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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Rural Store Near Summers, Arkansas:





I couldn't help but to add a second Sepia Saturday post this week.  Right now, I seem to be posting up a storm...the ideas are flowing once again.  This one an easy read though:


My Dad, Ralph, is the little tow-headed guy in the middle.  These kids are standing in front of a rural store.  At the time this picture was taken, my Grandparents, Delmer and Agnes Summers Johnson, along with Dad, were living in Summers, Arkansas.  This photo was taken around 1939.

So, there you are, my friends.  If you enjoyed this story, please visit my Sepia Saturday friends by "CLICKING HERE" to find other neat photos and stories. To read more about my family and other stories featuring old photos, memories and more, please look for this picture of me and my dad on the left-hand sidebar to read whatever else catches your fancy.  Thanks so much for visiting! 
~ Kathy M.

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24 comments:

  1. The Pink Geranium or Jan's PlaceJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Kathy, this is a wonderful picture. It is amazing of the lives our family before us lived, and when we can see it in their old photos.

    Jan

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  2. FABBY'S LIVINGJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Oh I love, love vintage pics and this are great! Yeah, more or less all families lived like this..great post! Thank you for your lovely visit. My hubs owned a ceramic co. for 30 years, he sold it four years ago, we don't have it at present. Hugs,
    FABBY

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  3. Linda ReederJanuary 24, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    That's a great photo. It's amazing to see where people came from and how it contrasts to today.

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  4. KarenJanuary 24, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    What a great family photo! Thank you for sharing.

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  5. PeterJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    General stores seem to attract dogs. And the Coca Cola ads look the same thru the years. Nice picture!

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  6. WendyJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    That is one rough'n'tumble store, but also it's a great look into the lives of your family.

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  7. T. Powell ColtrinJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    Great post. I really like old photos. Although, I love how my parents look today, I really enjoy seeing photos of them in their prime.

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  8. Bob ScotneyJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    Hopefully it is the family dog that just managed to get into the shot.

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  9. tonyJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    It Looks A Really Hot Day In Your Photo.The "Drink" sign seem appropriate! The wee child seem about to speed off for a drink of soda meThinks!

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  10. Nancy McCarrollJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    What a fun blog you have! I 'm going to poke around here a bit more to see more black and white or sepia photos!

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  11. North County Film ClubJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    What cute kids and a cute pup, too. Your dad was so cute. A wonderful photo.
    Nancy

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  12. Brett PayneJanuary 26, 2013 at 2:30 AM

    Absolutely full of character, that photo is!

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  13. HazelJanuary 26, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    Cute kiddos. But your Dad was cutest. I'd love to play with that dog near the sacks of ... no idea.... Fun post this was.

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  14. Little NellJanuary 26, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    Thanks again Kathy for sharing a picture full of character(s).

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  15. ScotSueJanuary 26, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    A lovey photograph so evocative of the era.

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  16. viridianJanuary 26, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog - I appreciate every visit.

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Old, vintage family photos are always beautiful. So many things to discover. Your dad looks cute! The two people sitting in the doorway, are they your grandparents?

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    Great picture - the little one to the right of your Dad doesn't look to happy about her cuddle though :-) Jo

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  19. Helen Killeen Bauch McHargueJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    Wonderful photo. I love the grouping of the children. Your Dad is adorable.

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  20. Alan BurnettJanuary 27, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    Another great photograph. And that's the nice thing about blogging - when the ideas and inspiration flows you can post as much as you like, and when the stream slows you can go with the flow.

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    I think that is a Dr. Pepper sign. I went to college in Waco, Tx., home of Dr. Pepper. I guess the drink made it to Arkansas by 1939. I love these old pictures!

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  22. 21 WitsJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    What a bunch of complete together here! Great photo, I'd have to post it too. I just now completed, I believe stopping by everyone's post! Wow- that's a lot- I think it was 49! Amazing turn out! We had family over all day yesterday (Sunday) so I wasn't able to finish commenting until now!

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  23. Lisa Ricard ClaroJanuary 29, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    Your dad was a cutie pie!

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  24. Bruno LalibertéJanuary 31, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    Great gathering!!
    :)~
    HUGZ

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I sincerely appreciate your comments! If you don't see your comment posted immediately, don't worry. I have comment moderation on here to help filter out spam. It will become visible as soon as I read it, and I do that several times daily. It just seems easier than using the word verification option. I am so sorry, but I am not accepting anonymous comments at this time. You can email me at: oregongiftsofcomfortandjoy@hotmail.com and I will happily add your comment to this post. Thank you so much! ~ Kathy M.