Old Pagels Photos - Veterans Return, Part 2 of 2

Pictures dating from circa 1935 to 1960 collected from family records
Posted August 25, 2010
© 2010, Herbert E. Lindberg

Mary was only 12 years old when the boys joined the services to fight World War II.  When they returned 4 to 5 years later she had grown into a teenage beauty.  Spearheaded by Gus and Harry, this was the time to take pin-up pictures similar to those they had tacked up in their barracks.  It's clear everyone had a good time with this.

1. Early Years:  Part 1Part 2Part 3
2. Mid Years:  Part 1Part 2Part 3
3. Veterans Return:  Part 1Part 2
4. Next Generation

More high jinks
(Front yard, 414 S. Salinas, Santa Barbara, CA)


The party's getting rough
(Harry, Mary, Wally)


Taper down the heat -- Mary, Wally, Harry


Mom, Vern, Mary


Gus gets reacquainted with an old pal.


Gus demonstrates thespian skill.


Back to the poses, Seattle home in background


Move over Betty Grable, your replacement is here!


Gus's wife-to-be Marcia Musser.


Marcia in Palo Alto home after marriage.


Mary graduates from Western Washington with good friend 


Mom and Pop in these later years


Otto working in the saw mill.

 

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