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
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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
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Snow Friends, 1945
On Sunday, January 21, 1945, this group of friends got together for some fun on a snowy day. They are sticking out their thumbs in the universal hitchhikers sign in jest, as a friend takes the picture. They were at the Mirota farm in Whitehouse Station, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. From left: Martha Vladich, Sophie … Continue reading (Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Snow Friends, 1945