Rip’s mother Agnes Polka was born on a cotton farm mid way between Bremond and Marlin Texas. She was baptized in this beautiful church of St. Mary’s in Bremond on February 8, 1891. Photo property of James Kloss.

Rip’s mother Agnes Polka was born on a cotton farm mid way between Bremond and Marlin Texas. She was baptized in this beautiful church of St. Mary’s in Bremond on February 8, 1891. Photo property of James Kloss.