“The BIRTHDAY GIRL – Out and About”

Jul 16th “The BIRTHDAY GIRL – Out and About”

Some times… the ‘Girls’ just have FUN – – If you are one of those that likes to ‘chit-chat’ and have a voice that is interesting – and always up-to-date – – on all of the latest and greatest things – – you need a group of like-minded people to hang out with.

Now if you join a group of ‘card-players’ – – sure hope you are good – – and know how to WIN – – as I know there are always those that like to make ‘card-playing’ worth their while – – – – as their are some … that have money to bet with – – and know even how to make it increase – – right before your eyes – – and they are so fast with their tricks – – they just rake in more than you can keep up with.

This PHOTO is of the “South-SIDE” Card-Sharks… they may look like a group of old LADIES – – but do not be fooled – – they know the game – – and are out to WIN.

On the left bottom front step and sitting… is our dear Aunt IRENE – – and the lady with that lovely smile… sitting on the right corner is “Mrs. Callahan” she did live on “RED Avenue” a very long time ago – – and since Aunt Irene did not drive – – Mrs. Callahan would swing by and pick up Aunt Irene – – for many an occasion.

There were at least twelve members to this “card-playing club” as they would meet once a month at a different MEMBER’s HOUSE – – for Cards and Refreshments – – and the WINNERS – – always left with prizes – – they won for an afternoon’s hard work… playing cards only… to WIN!

Here is Aunt Irene… right in the center of this PHOTO – – and this is celebrating Tom and Rose – – their WEDDING day – – from the left is Denny Jr., and his wife Judy… IRENE RILEY… and sister to IRENE is MARIE… and the GROOM, TOM McClarren.

This was a wonderful day for all – – so much FUN and LOVE.

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NOW… for one more activity that “Aunt Irene” like to be a part of – – since AUNT IRENE was a member of the “Ladies Solidarity” – – that would take part in the PICNICS – – that the GERMAN St. VINCENT HOME would have in JUNE and August – – every year – – the LADIES of her Church would make things that were raffled off – – “Quilted Bed Spread”

“Pillow CASES” and other items created by the Ladies of the Church – – as their part in the helping to raise money for the Children’s needs… at St. VINCENT.

So… in this PHOTO is… “AUNT IRENE” with nephew and niece … DENNY and JUDY McCLARREN. As you can see in this photo background – – these PICNICS would have lots of people… all early in the morning for MASS – – and they would stay till very late in the evening. One attraction would be the “Chicken Dinners” – – that were so very good – – and also they would have MUSIC all day with a German Band at various times throughout the day.

Almost forgot… they would also have “PONY RIDES” and even a “FERRIS WHEEL” – – so that… there was something for everyone.

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY… AUNT IRENE RILEY”