Wensel from Tonka

Hello Wensel  must answer your postal to-day  Well how did you feel after the dance  I felt fine only was awful tired and sleepy  Hope to see you Sunday at the double dances.  So good by  Tonka

Wensel  keep one of your pictures for me please  to-day is a holiday

Wensel from F Novak

Veseli Minn  Hello how are you and hows all the boys outh there  having a good time out there it isn't bad here  Well I guess I'll go up town tonight and have a little fun  I'd like to hear from you about the times  Your friend  F. Novak  Veseli, Minn 

Brother Wensel and Co-workers Cutting Grain

Among the postcards are some photos.  The man in the middle is Annie's twin brother Wensel during harvesting.

To Annie and Annie's Twin

 These cards were next to each other in the box.  Both are Easter cards -- one is to "Annie", the other to "Annie's Twin" (Uncle Wensel).  Handwriting is the same and both have added glitter.  The signature is Auntie InaJay(??)

Wensel and Annie - 1967

The date on this photo is 1967 -- probably Annie and Wensel celebrating their mutual birthday -- If the date on the photo is correct, it would have been their 73rd.

Wencil from CMC

Hello old man  Here goes a card to you  did you see M. F. lately  Hope so  am in a hurry to day  So will chop  CMC

Wensel from Tony

Hello Wensel:  Well must answer your nice postal and say it was just a dandy.  am feeling just fine and the world is using me pretty bad.  from Tony   A kiss  Wensel next time your evening over don't forget on that picture postal

Wensel from Tony

 Hello Wensel  Will answer your card which I received some day last week.  Well how did you get home yesterday.  It's kind of hard to write this way.  I am Tony

First part of card is written in mirror writing.

Wensel from John

Hello Wensel  How is every thing? and how are you getting along.  Working, as you have all kinds of work I suppose now days. Are you through hauling wood.  I am not working any myself yet but I guess there will be some work soon.  Just now there is not work to be had.  The weather is mostly warm to night it snowed a little but it is not cold at all.  Bro. J.  1612 Larimie  Denver Colo

Wencil from Christine

Hello old man.  Received your card long ago.  How did you gewt home yesterday.  We got home fine  hope you will take me to Lowry on Easter if you want to take a surry you know what will happen.  Ha Ha.  Your old woman  Christine

Wensel from FB

 Hello Wensel  Must answer your card which I rec'd some time ago.  Well how are you getting along now?  Hope you will get woo soon.  Friend  FB

Wensel from John

Hello Brother Wensel, Will drop you a card to let you know I'm well and hope you are the same all at home.  Was sorry to hear you cut your face but I suppose it is all healed up by this time. and how did you get along with your work  had to work pretty hard I bet.  I am working inside like it fine now.  worked days but will work nights from to night for a month.  Will close  With Best Regards to you all I am your Brother John

Wencil from CMC

Hello Cousin How are you after the dance I feel cranky if you was here you would get a whip[p]ing I bet did you see Josie K lately Haha. CMC

Photos

I have found an envelope with several photos, some identified, some not.  Those that are identified, I will add to the blog.

Annie and Wensel

Frances with three of her children, John, Wensel and Annie

Wencil and Annie from Ruby

Dear Anna and Wencil  How are you folks?  Hope fine.  Did I ever enjoy the berries & also the religious articles you sent out.  The weather has been real nice.  Thanks so much.  Love Ruby

Wensel from Tony

Hello there. Card read and must say I feel pretty good now. Yes sure you better stop at our place Sunday and go with us. Will have some fun. Better come early if you will come at all. Hurrah for a good time Sunday to Monday. Tony.

Wencil from Ellen Star

Dear Cousin  here I am sending you a card.  how are you this morning.  from Ellen Star

Wensel from John

Dear Bro. Wensel Your letter rec’d some time For the present will just drop you this card as news are scarce. I expect you are all pretty busy at the present time harvesting. I am working every day myself. Other side is a view of where I was last Sunday. 612 Larimer St. Will write letter later. As Ever Bro. John

Balanced Rock Nothing in the enchanted precincts of the Garden of the Gods attracts more attention than the Balanced Rock. Leaning far over it has miraculously through the ages maintained its precarious equilibrium. It is 71 feet high as can be seen by the trees that grow near it and has been “snapped” more times by the intinerant tourist than any other object in Colorado.

Wencil and Annie from Betty Sangsland

Hi Anna & Wencil Here I am in Washington I’ve sure see some beautiful flowers – Wish you could be here & see them all. I am leaving tonite at 11:00 p.m. Will be happy to get home again even tho I’ve had a wonderful time & the people here are wonderful to be with Hope this finds you both wwell. Write Soon. Love Betty Sangslend

Wensel from Martin

Hello Comarda Yak sa mas  ….rest in Bohemian …. Martin

Yak sa mas  -- means How are you.  The extent of my Bohemian language knowledge.

A Portion of Grounds at Soldiers' Home, between the Twin Cities, Minn