People at the home of Noah Shirk. Written on back: "Noah Shirk and daughter (?). Noah and family own the home where Joseph Shirk (inventor) lived and was born. His workshop, blacksmoth shop and famous waterwheel is here. Notice Noah's pants has front bottoned flap of the Amish. July 1990".
Weaverland Mennonite Meetinghouse. Written on back: "Weaverland Amish Church. Ulrich I's son, Peter, is buried in tiny cemetery in the middle of a nearby cornfield. Church has a metal roof, all windows hand closed shutters. Hand pump for water, open building with stalls for horses. Parking for horse and buggies. Small outdoor ladies room in parking lot. Peter Shirk was an ordained Mennonite minister in 1750. Original church was built on land purchased by Peter Shirk and Michael Witwer for this purpose (deed dated 1766). Name of cemetery - Old Mennonite Weberthal Cemetery".
Dear Dorothea! This is - I think - a photo of some ancient Lancaster Co. place, as I found it with other Lanc. cards. Do you recognize it? I a bit envy my family: CSR, CGS + CGS-R today, driving through Lanc. to take CSR to Middlebury for 2 wks French seminar. Hope this catches you before you leave for Detroit and (!) Seattle. I'm staying here cooking for Daddy for the 2 weeks; doubt he wants to budge from here for me to drive him to Lanc. to check on gravestones, tho' I'd like an excuse to go. However, I have a PROJECT for here: write an article on the measles - shots hassle. You'll be hearing more soon, I hope. Thanks for the Memorial Day note. Safe journeying! Love from Margaret.
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Dear - Just a note [?] to [?] for a sup on the patio. Rusty doesn't have enough to do?! I guess it is to bring a bit of new life into the family doldrums. (The gr-father is slipping away [?]) H goes to Kan. City on Wed. - Sun. I stay put. [?] Shall we empty the cellar and sell it all to help HW with his costs? He will write to you about what he wants to sell (I hope.) Be honest. Thank you all for lovely memories.
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