Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Jaunty


 At first glance, my grandfather looks so bored, waiting for who-knows-what to happen.  But if you look closely, you will see a woman's engagement ring displayed prominently on his hand.  I laughed when I first noticed that.  The sneaky romantic devil!

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Jubilee


After some sleuthing, I have determined that this picture was taken in Junction City, KS most likely sometime between 1946 and 1955.  

I also found that Fort Riley in Junction City was home to the 1st Infantry Mechanized Division and a frequent stop of General Wainwright.  If you can see the "Eisenhower Drugs" sign behind the front tank, it was run by Dwight D Eisenhower's brother, Roy, and then Roy's widow after his death. 

I'm pretty sure my uncle took this picture because he was a photographer in Junction City for decades and this is an 8 x 10 print, which would have been a luxury back then.  There's also a possibility that his wife is on top of one of the tanks, but I can't be sure.  Purely conjecture on my part.



Monday, January 25, 2021

Dillydally


 I'm guessing this is one of my ancestors, but I don't know which one.  I like the cool old car, but it ain't got nothing on that guy's boots.  I wonder how long it took to lace those puppies up every day!



Sunday, January 24, 2021

Algidity


 It can get a little chilly at City Hall.  Be sure to bring warm mittens.

Saturday, January 23, 2021

Cloggy


 Well, there's the problem.