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6/30/2024 0 Comments

Cumberland, MD., June 30, 1922

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Address: Mr. & Mrs. Jackson
Madeira, Ohio
(Family Search ID G3PC-VD8, 7th cousin five times removed)

Postmarked: Cumberland Tran. CL 3Am

Message:
Dear Grandma, auntie and folks.,
We are in Cumberland are having splendid time.
Yours Truly,
Lorayne Manne

Postcard: Front: The Island, Potomac River, Cumberland, MD.
Back: 8256 - Pub. by the Neff Novelty Co., Cumberland, MD.
Commerical Chrome
1 cent stamp
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6/30/2024 0 Comments

Yes, I got home all right, all right, June 30, 1908

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​Address:
R W Jackson
Madiera, Ohio
(Family Search ID G3PC-VD8, 7th cousin five times removed)

Postmarked: Blanchester, Ohio 12 M

Message: Will write soon. Give all my best. C.N.J.

1 cent stamp
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6/29/2024 0 Comments

Mailing Card, June 29, 1910

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​Address: Mrs. R. Jackson
Chillicothe, Ohio #9 Bridge St.
(Family Search ID G3PC-VD8, 7th cousin five times removed)

Postmarked: Blanchester 12M

Message: From Lavone.

Mailing Card: 1 cent if this space contains no writing or only writer's name and address
Letter postage if this space contains written communication

Art Manufacturing Co., Amelia, O.
4421
1 cent stamp
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6/29/2024 0 Comments

Grand Canyon National Park, June 29, 1964

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Address: Mrs. Clifford Reber
127 W. Summit St.
Mohnton, Pennsylvania
(Family Search ID LBB1-4XQ, my 5th cousin four times removed)
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Postmarked: Bingham Canyon, Utah

Message: This has been such a wonderful trip! Can't believe it's been happening to us! Each Nat'l Park has its own charms - now in Salt Lake City (looking into Mormonism?) today then pushing on to Grand Tetons & Yellowstone. Home by July 11th if you're planning a N.E. safari!
Love, Polly

Postcard: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Between Yavapai and Yaki Points
View from East Rim Drive. The footpath from El Tovar Hotel to Yavapai Point affords many unusual views of the almost limitless expanses and vast depths of the Grand Canyon.

Kodachrome Reproduction

3c-K1156
C-5337
4cent Lincoln stamp
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6/28/2024 0 Comments

The Marniers' Museum, Newport News, Virginia, June 28, 1970

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Address: Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Reber & Family
127 W. Summit St.
Mohnton, PA.
(Family Search ID LBB1-4XQ, my 5th cousin four times removed)

Postmarked: Williamsburg, VA 23185 PM

Message: So far the trip has been most enjoyable. Lots of history here and colonial architecture. Our cherry Itchens? should really go here - See you soon-
Nib & Blaire?

Postcard: Front: Figurehead from Bark "Belle of Oregon" Built at Bath, Maine in 1876
The Mariners' Museum, Newport News, Virginia
D-10145
Back: Distributed by Madison's, Inc., Williamsburg, VA.
Genuine Curteich-Chicago "C.T. Photo-Platin" Post Card (Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.)
6 cent Franklin D. Roosevelt stamp
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6/27/2024 0 Comments

Horseshoe Falls From Below, June 27, 1906

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Address: Miss Rachel Mann
Madeira, Ohio
Ham. Co.
(Family Search ID G3PC-VD8, 7th cousin five times removed)


Postmarked: Niagara Falls, N. Y. 10:30AM

Message: Front: June 27 - 1906
Lovingly, Elizabeth Blume

Postcard: 1 cent Franklin Stamp
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6/27/2024 0 Comments

Reed-Jordan Addition, Ind. June 27, 1912

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Address: Mrs. R. W. Jackson
Arnsby Place
Madisonville, O.
(Family Search ID G3PC-VD8, 7th cousin five times removed)

Postmarked: Seymour, Ind. 1 PM

Message:
Getting along fine. Went to Lagootee Wed. Very BUSY. Will write later, P

Postcard: Front: Reed-Jordan Addition, Seymour, Ind.
1 cent stamp

Found houses on Google maps:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/603+N+Poplar+st+seymour+indiana/@38.9627345,-85.894492,3a,75y,264.5h,90t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sUPWcMeOwStxaLF69c5WBLQ!2e0!4m2!3m1!1s0x886bbe515571953f:0xaa6ce61728c767f7?sa=X&ved=1t:3780&ictx=111
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6/26/2024 0 Comments

Carlsbad Sanitarium, Dry Ridge, KY, June 26, 1913

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Address: Mrs. Raie Jackson
Arnsby Place
Madisonville, Ohio
(Family Search ID G3PC-VD8, 7th cousin five times removed)

Postmarked: Dry Ridge KY 5 PM

Message: June 26
Dear Raie,
Wish you were here with me, you would be well when you got home. The water is awful to drink but you would think it tastes like lemonade to see us all drinking 8 glasses at the time. Lovingly, Mary

Postcard: Front:
Bedroom, Carlsbad Sanitarium, Dry Ridge, Ky

1 cent stamp

History of Carlsbad Sanitarium:

https://kentoncountyhistoricalsociety.org/data/documents/September-October-2007.pdf
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6/26/2024 0 Comments

Heinz Memorial Chapel, June 26, 1958

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Rev. Harry H. Zeigler
Cordova, Maryland
(Family Search ID: 9N5G-NSD, husband of 7th cousin twice removed)

Postmarked: Pittsburgh, PA. 11 8:30 PM

Message: June 26
Dear Dad,
Imagine you are home again by now so I am addressing you at Cordova. I hope you understand how much we enjoyed having you visit with us this spring. Our plantings will stand as witness to our working together.
I would suppose you enjoyed Conference very much. I have been having a great time here in the workshop. Love, Jesse
(Jesse Zeigler, Family Search ID: LTQW-FYQ, husband of 5th cousin 4 times removed)

Postcard: 221-D71
Heinz Memorial Chapel, Pittsburgh, Pa., an exquisite gem of architecture, situated on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh.
Ektachrome by Paul M. Penney
Pub. by Wonday Film Service., Wilkinsburg, Pa. 91096
Genuine Natural Color Made by Dexter Press, ? West Nyack, N. Y.
2 cent Jefferson stamp
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6/25/2024 0 Comments

Grand Canyon, Arizona, June 25, 1954

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Address: Rev. & Mrs. Noris Hamlin
1020 N. 24th St.
Quincy, Illinois
(Rev. Norris L. Hamlin 1911-1973. Family Search ID: G7NT-2VQ, this is my 9th cousin twice removed)
Postmarked: 19 Los Angeles Calif. 6:30 PM

Message: We're traveling hot. On our way to see Hoover dam. Plan to be in L.A. tonite Thurs 24th. If all you well we can be at your place by Sat. or Sun. July 3 or 4. Hope we could get there Fri nite. We have really seen some sites, been sleeping in air condition cabins as we need them.
N? Wilma & kids.

Postcard: Front: The Lookout, Grand Canyon, Arizona
8B H97
Back: Verkamp's, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Genuine Curteich-Chicago "C.T. Art-Colortone" Post Card (Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.)
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