The photographs this week are from the wedding of Genevieve "Jennie" Mirota to Theodore Lubas on 18 August 1934 at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey. Jennie was from Readington Township in Hunterdon County and Ted was from Belle Mead in Montgomery Township, Somerset County. Both sets of parents … Continue reading Photos of the Week – “My Wedding Day” by Genevieve Mirota,1934
Hunterdon County
Photo of the Week – Mary Mirota’s First Holy Communion Day, 1924
This lovely photograph of Mary Mirota making her First Holy Communion in 1924 is so sweet, because she looks solemn and yet pleased to show off her new prayer book and blessed candle. She was one of 40 young children receiving the sacrament that day at a brand new Roman Catholic church called Our Lady … Continue reading Photo of the Week – Mary Mirota’s First Holy Communion Day, 1924
Sympathy card from Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Post (Blanche Kania)
Many families retain funeral home guest books, prayer cards, sympathy cards and letters sent at the passing of a loved one. These remembrances are often tucked away in a small box in a closet or attic and forgotten. If you stumble across an old box of cards while you are cleaning out an attic or … Continue reading Sympathy card from Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Post (Blanche Kania)