This Army photograph of Bernard Doran, Jr. (1917-1973), is from when he served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a quiet and kind man and never really talked about his travels. Looking at this photo, he looks so serious, while his buddy has such a happy ear-to-ear grin. Bernie stayed … Continue reading Those Places Thursday – Bernie Doran’s Travels
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Featured Obituary – Ernest Howard Barnes (1885-1951)
Ernest H. Barnes "Ernest H. Barnes, 67, husband of Mrs. Helen C. Barnes of the Lincoln Highway, died Friday in Princeton Hospital after a long illness. He was a member of Kingston Methodist Church and was an inspector for 12 years for the Mack Manufacturing Company in Plainfield. In addition to his wife, he is … Continue reading Featured Obituary – Ernest Howard Barnes (1885-1951)
Workday Wednesday – Mary Mirota, Private Secretary
This lovely photograph of Mary Mirota (1913-1969), was taken when she was employed as a private secretary, in the late 1930s and early 1940s. I love her dress with the brooch, and her pretty shoes! At that time, she worked for a wealthy widow, Mrs. Carolyn Knowland Hyde (1868-1959), of Plainfield, Union County, New Jersey. … Continue reading Workday Wednesday – Mary Mirota, Private Secretary
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