Who Were They?

Lost and forgotten photos from the past

While this photograph doesn’t show any signs of Christmas or other winter holidays, it is good enough to have been featured on a Christmas card. There is a girl, a boy, and a dog, all in front of a nice roaring fire. I am taking a guess at the names. One is Verne, clearly, but …

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This little guy named Dale is in his creepers, showing off his stocking and looking back to Mama or Papa. The fire is lit in the fireplace, there is a candle on the mantle…the scene is well set for the arrival of Santa Claus. The family was signed as Dorothy, Norm and Dale.

Two sweet children at the piano, with little Judy playing a chord. The card was addressed To Aunt Agie and Uncle Jan. The beautiful penmanship reveals the family who set it was Evelyn and Harry, Judy and Jimmy. The back side reveals a note: Dear All – Merry Christmas! I’m sending Vera and Dirk’s card …

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