Found some history today.
07-02-2011, 07:45 AM
#51
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Location: Warrensburg, MO
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Originally Posted by ontheriver
I thought the same thing when I read them, maybe I could find his family. There was a small envelope that looks like it came with a card that was empty, I did google earth on the address and there is still a house there. I am going to search the name on the envelope. There was also some sewing labels that said Handmade by Ruth, so the machines name is now Ruth.
07-02-2011, 07:52 AM
#52
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Location: Warrensburg, MO
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Originally Posted by earthwalker
Gorgeous machine...smiled when I heard the name...Ruth was the name of my former MIL. I loved her dearly and was heartbroken when she died. Good luck with the search, would be nice to send the letters where they belong.
07-02-2011, 01:24 PM
#58
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Location: Triangle, NY
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oh my goodness...being a mom who lost her son in Iraq and my father in Vietnam I can't help but cry when I read your post....like the rest I would be trying to track the family down just to share with them your find and let them know that is was so important to mom she kept it in her most sacred place...her sewing machine cabinet...I keep some things in my sewing room for those moments I need to know my son is close by...strange to those who have never been in that sad place but true...thank you for sharing your story with us today...as we approach the 4th of July and the knowledge that our independance came at a price even today....blessings
07-02-2011, 02:37 PM
#59
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Originally Posted by njf
She kept the letters where her heart was,and was comfortable.My sewing room is my comfort space.
