Harold’s friend talking about a spelling contest in 1909
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Postcard 29 – An early note to Harrold
Harold and his family lived in southwest Oklahoma during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Postmarked in Altus and sent to “Harrold” in Elmer, OK, this card wishes him some “Heartiest Congratulations”. This is written by Sybal Myers and they are asking Harold if he is done picking cotton.
Postcard 28 – Best Wishes From El Rene, Ok
I believe this was Laura’s Uncle John writing to her about his surprise of Lennie’s marriage
Postcard 27 – A heavy frost in 1914
Harold helped his father, N.L. Houchens, with the work at the farm. They had cotton, cows, pigs, and many other things to tend. Notice that Harold spells his own last name “Houchin” this time.
Postcard 26 – A note from Cordell, OK
Miss Laura Peratt receives a postcard and a dinner invitation at The Dixie
Postcard 25 – Seattle, Washington – Washington Plaza Hotel
Mr. and Mrs. Houchen’s friend, Joe, writes on the first day of Spring, 1971
Postcard 24 – Mineral Wells, Texas – New Piedmont Hotel
Harold writing to his wife, Mrs. Houchens, on a rainy day
Postcard 23 – World Travelers check in with the Houchens
Sussex County, England in 1972
Postcard 22 – West Front of Mount Vernon
Friends of Harold and Laura touring Mount Vernon in 1972
Postcard 21 – Hawaiian visit in 1965
Friends/Family writing during their vacation to Harold and Laura