Wondering what was under the table In this family photograph from the 50s, Cousin Beth is looking at something under the table. My sister suggested it could have been one of our cats or dogs. My sister is looking lovingly at me. I'm the baby looking up at beautiful Aunt Betty. One brother is checking … Continue reading Six Word Saturday – 22 March 2014
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Six Word Saturday – 8 March 2014
Fearless females learn how to box! Today's photograph shows Genevieve Mirota wearing boxing gloves. It was taken in 1934, at her parent's house in Readington Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Next to her is Ted Lubas, her future husband, with his friend or brother. I love Gen's stylish striped stockings. The ladies back then had … Continue reading Six Word Saturday – 8 March 2014
Military Monday – Wasik Family of Pennsylvania
This photograph shows four of the Wasik family from Burgettstown, Washington County, Pennsylvania that served during World War Two and the Korean War. The memorial stone marker is at the entrance to the farm of John Wasik (1887-1934) and Katarzyna "Katie" Bronczyk Wasik (1895-1981), where they raised twelve children. The marker reads that nine sons … Continue reading Military Monday – Wasik Family of Pennsylvania