Streetcar Sunday - Chautauqua Lake, New York

Imagine! You could take your mother on a nice outing for mother's day on this spectacular double deck streetcar with views of Chautauqua Lake. The message, written on March 15, 1908 says, "You should have some of these in Buffalo." Well, we should have some of these everywhere as far as I'm concerned (except maybe on those steep hills in San Francisco.)

There were double-deck streetcars in a number of places, but it is fairly rare to see them today. I wish I could tell you more about this card. What was the event? If you know more, please chime in.

Hawaii - Hilda has no ticket!

It was 53 years ago today, and the fun continued even after they left Hawaii. Meryle picked up  this card on her United Airlines flight and wasted no time in writing it even as she drank champagne on the plane.

Happy "Trees" to you!!

En Route 5/8/57

"Ginny" -

Here we are! Hilda has no ticket!! We're on champagne up here at 2300 feet and dragging one foot. Will attempt to get Hilda to LA with luggage on arrival at Frisco. We're sincerely grateful for all. "Thanks" is so inadequate! Our love to you + a big heartfelt Aloha to both "Tex" and a great gal. Love, Meryle

Fatherless Children of France

After World War I, many children in France were left orphaned or fatherless. Donations were sought to support newly-established orphanages and to support widowed mothers.


The message reads:

Best Wishes to Grace for a Merry Christmas

Emma H . Berkalew