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.  

Friday, January 22, 2021

Broody


 Same uncle as the funny blog from the other day - just younger and more brooding.