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    March 5, 1943

    St. George’s first post war excursion, sailing on S.S. “Washington,” April 7, 1948. Personally escorted by Edgar C. Thompson, Cheerio Travel Club, Alpena, Michigan, U.S.A. To: Mr P.E. Miller, Box 415, Plattsburg, N.Y. Glad to have you spread the news. Sincerely, E.C.T.

    To: L.C. Batson, 8404 8th Ave North, Birmingham 6, Alabama Monday evening We are having another terrible snow storm. Everything is covered and the snow this time is so damp – almost slush, We could hardly see to get home tonight. Had a very pleasant day at school today. I ...

    To: Mrs Orville Duncanson, 15343 Glastonbury Rd, Detroit, MI Dear Sister, We have been waiting for your girls to come up. Pearl, you no very well you would ne welcome to come and stay at our house. The Dr’s had to drain the tumor, Sat, Richard said he wished you ...

    To: Mrs Leon Vosburg, No. Washington, Owasso, Mich. I didn’t try to catch any fish but I’ve tried everything else in winter sport line, Greetings. Peg

    To: Mr & Mrs Gene Carroll, 15001 Glenwood, Detroit, Mich Hi Alvera & Gene: Eating our lunch at the state park here, it’s sure is nice but chilly. See you soon. Love Eddie & Ann

    December 24, 1943

    To: Mr & Mrs George Williams, Stanton, Mich Dear Folks. Arrived here at 11:00 Tues. This is the camp we are staying at – it’s a real nice place – we are having a swell time. Say Hello to Grandma & Billy. Bryce & Hulda

    To: Mrs M.D. Taft, 2119 Monroe St, Toledo 2, Ohio Tuesday, Sept 10-46 Save these cards for us as they will then make up a set all different, Leona & Jim

    To: Mrs. M.D. Taft, 2119 Monroe St, Toledo 2, Ohio Tuesday-Sept 10-46 Today is really quite warm but rainy. We have been after the minnows for bait as they are the best. It may clear up yet so we can get in a couple of hours. Leona & Jim

    To: Mrs M.D. Taft, 2119 Monroe St, Toledo 2, Ohio Tuesday, Sept 10-46 If it clears up George and I will go out today – looks as though it may do so. Leona is knitting now. Leona & Jim

    To: Mrs Mae Harkins, Marianna, Florida 5/8/43 Sat: We have been in KY winding around these hills most of day Dear Mae: We are on our way to Atlanta where Mark will in training at Eastern Air Lines Candler Field – we were in Alpena Mich only 3 days – ...

    To: Mr Frank Teare, 917 Pearl St, Ypsilanti, MI Dear Frank, We are having nice vacation – some rain – don’t come to the Farm till next Tuesday as I couldn’t contact the plumber – hope you had a nice vacation – so till Tuesday – Cheerio Ben Conner

    New Second Avenue Bridge, Alpena, Mich. Judged most beautiful bridge constructed in the United States in 1940, Second Avenue bridge is one of the most outstanding bridges in the country.

    (Reverse) Hubbard Lake Dam serves as a retention dam on one of northeastern Michigan's most beautiful bodies of water, Hubbard Lake. The dam is located on the edge of a beautiful camping area, open to tourists throughout the summer season. Postmarked July 30, 1942, 7:39am, Alpena, Mich. Addressed to: Mr. ...

    Chisholm Street Bridge, also known as the George Washington Memorial Bridge, built c1940. Alpena General Hospital (built 1940) in background.

    To: Pfc. Charles Boboltz, 101st Photo Map Sqd., TAAF, Thermal, Calif.

    To: Mrs M. Meinzinger, 1125 Wheelock Ave., Detroit, Mich. Mond 7th Dear Minnie, We really rough it up here. Deer right outside our door & also whip-er-wills. The Indians had a pow-wow here & fixed up there graves. Everyone is so friendly. Had a real Finnish bath. I’ve even learned ...

    The Bungalo Inn, located at 215 State Avenue, was a favorite tourist destination. Located across from Bay View Park, its location was excellent. The Inn was run by Mrs. Ann Vander Noot.

    Maltz Theatre, Second Avenue, downtown Alpena, Mich. (playing The Bishop’s Wife, 1947-1948)