Deb's Great Aunt Elsie

Deb's grandmother Helen Finley Estilow had three sisters that survived to adulthood. One we called Aunt Elsie, shortened from Elsinore. I recently found some photos of Aunt Elsie. I don't know much about the photos more than what is written on the back of them. The top left photo has this written on the back, "March 9, 1965." I know that she lived in Florida for a while and the palm tree confirms a southern location for the photo.

All the photos on the right appear to be Christmas photos. The middle one has this written on the back, "Franklin's House." I know she had a son named Earl Franklin Craner and I think that the other woman in the photo was his wife.

Almost a Picnic - Home made fun

The group on the lawn - we know who they are - but where and why?

The lower photo is on N. Monroe Ave. with a home made cart made from salvaged wagon wheels and wood scraps. Roger is riding the cart. It might be Robbie Cook pushing it.

Deb's daughter Becki with Deb's Niece Tina

I don't know why Becki has her nose wrinkled.

This was taken in Mom and Dad's livingroom.

On a summer day - the four Thomas children

I am not sure where these photos were taken. It must have been about 1963. Dee looks about 3 years old. Is that Baum's house in the background? Perhaps it is the Jersey shore?

Two Photos of Deb's Mom

I first saw this photo in 2011 when I took the photo below out of the frame.

This photo is marked 10/30/4 - which might mean 1954.

Some Photos of Deb's Dad

1st Lt Robert R Thomas USAF

Roger As One of Santa's Helpers

Roger was always a jolly Santa's helper.