My cousin Glenna writes this about this beautiful heirloom: Ordinarily this type of Victorian table would have a marble top. According to my grandmother, Ermine Houchens Coleman Cannon, this table never had a marble top in her lifetime. It was her mother’s, Magnolia “Maggie” Beaty Houchens (by the way, the “s” was removed by either…Read more
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Heirloom 16 – A spool box full of jokes
The joke’s on you if you really wanted or needed a spool of thread. This box hold three fake ice cubes, complete with creepy crawlers and one trick string that unravels 75 feet of string when any helpful person tries to pull a loose thread from your jacket. I’m not sure who this belonged to…Read more
Heirloom 15 – Collection of trinkets and broken jewelry
This jewelry case is full of random pins, tie clips, rings, and broken pieces of bracelets. Harold Houchen was Superintendent of Parks for the City of Ontario and these pins may have belonged to him. At the moment I don’t remember the exact context from where these were. Heirloom Disclaimer – I have done my…Read more
Letter 14 – A Grandson’s Letter
A letter to Harold and Laura Houchen from their grandson, Dennis. I think he managed to get a quote from everyone in the family.
Postcard 60 – Undated post card from Clifford, “C.S.”
A quick note to Laura. Some additional info on W.G. Weimer – William Gideon Weimer was the son of Dr. Adam W. Weimer and Mary Ann Eliza Towell (later married Bonds, then Boggess). He was born Jan 6, 1864 in Clarksville, Johnson Co., AR and was the youngest of five children born to this couple….Read more
Heirloom 1 – A small leather pouch
This small pouch (approx. 3-4 inches tall) does not have any identifying marks on it nor does it contain anything within it. It is very soft and flimsy but not fragile. There are two snaps sewn into it, just under the front flap. Beautifully made. It is in a box that contains mostly items that…Read more
Document 8 – Some perfect spelling tests
A few elementary school-aged spelling tests from Dennis Houchen
Postcard 59 – Bustling Bickford Street, El Reno, OK
Uncle John checking in from El Reno
Postcard 58 – A quiet lakeside scene
Harold was either attending Cordell Christian College at this time or, at least, was receiving his mail there while he and his sisters lived close by.
Postcard 57 – May you have a joyous school day
A 15 year old Harold receives a note from a friend.