Monthly Archives: March 2011

Larry Wayne on August 31, 1975

Posted on March 24, 2011 by robertagoering
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Depression Christmas stories

Posted on March 24, 2011 by robertagoering

by Herb Goering We always looked forward to Christmas with great expectations. There were three major events, School Christmas program, Church Christmas program and the Christmas morning event at home. At school we had a gift exchange at which gifts … Continue reading →

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Who are these folks?

Posted on March 23, 2011 by robertagoering

The year?  probably (based on other photos in the album) around 1950 or 1951.  The location?  Both photos were taken in the same room, based on the wall paper, plant in the corner, draperies.  Were they taken on the same … Continue reading →

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Down on the farm…

Posted on March 22, 2011 by robertagoering
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Memories of Mom

Posted on March 21, 2011 by robertagoering

written by Elva on her memories of her mother as read at the family reunion in 1996 What I remember of her stature was that she seemed rather tall, at least to me. She had the most beautiful long black … Continue reading →

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Petting the chickens

Posted on March 20, 2011 by robertagoering

This is a story Herb told grand-daughter Kate: When I was eight years old, Uncle John Stucky came to visit. Uncle John asked me what chore I was responsible for. I replied, “I am in charge of the chickens,” in … Continue reading →

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Mickey is 4!

Posted on March 19, 2011 by robertagoering

Would this be (from left to right) Dan, Conard, Mickey, Butch? Dan, Conard, Mickey, Johnny?

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Stories from Frieda

Posted on March 19, 2011 by robertagoering

originally published in the Goering Gazette, July 1989 I remember Mom as being gentle, patient and kind. One day toward evening, she and Dad went to the sand hill country to get apples, grapes and sand hill plums. They may … Continue reading →

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Three little cousins

Posted on March 18, 2011 by robertagoering

Dorothea holding Constance, Grace holding Suzanne, Martha holding Mardi From the archives of Dan & Grace

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Reunion in 1989

Posted on March 17, 2011 by robertagoering

Uncle John (thank you!) sent these photos: The Siblings & Spouses Kneeling: (from left) Harry, Gene, John, Orletta, Rosie, Art, Hildred, Larry, Martha. Standing: (from left)  Walt, Elva, Walter , Frieda, Herb, Dot, Joan, Tony, Alice, Bill, Grace, Dan, Ralph, … Continue reading →

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