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Date : July 27. 2004
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Name : Gretchen
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E-mail : cymric@aol.com
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Comment : Nice site and I love the old memories
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Date : 07/20/2004
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Name : John C. Doherty
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E-mail : j.c.doherty @worldnet.att.net
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Comment : I lived in D.C. in the late 50s and early 60s. I attended Mackin Catholic High School located at 14th st & V st., N.W.. This was the best time of my life.
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Date : 7-20-04
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Name : fannie polyzois
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E-mail : fpoly@comcast.net
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Comment : Born Petworth 1921 Mcfarland Jr Hi Roosevelt Hi class 1938 Need find Marie e barrett lived Georgia Avenue 3800 block
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Date : July 14, 2004
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Name : Rose Carrick
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E-mail : Babylon@comcast.net
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Comment : I am thrilled to have found this site! So many memories that I share, having been born and raised in D.C.
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How did you find my page? : I Googled Jefferson Jr. High School, and one of the links led here. :)
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Date : july 13 04
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Name : bernie hale
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E-mail : BHALE19256@AOL.COM
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Comment : ENJOYED THE MEMORIES I WAS BORN IN DC AT COLUMBIA 7/20/38 I LIVE IN LOUISIANA BUT I SURE MISS ALL THE GREAT THINGS. WE HAD IT MADE IN THE 50S
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How did you find my page? : I WAS SEARCHING FOR EDDIE LEONARDS SAND SHOPS
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Date : 7/7/2004
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Name : Ann
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E-mail : thunder1568@aol.com
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Comment : I enjoyed reading all the memories
of DC. I also was born and raised
there. I remember the Penn & Avenue Grand theaters. The triangle
park where we all hung as teens.
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Date : july 1 2004
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Name : leora watson (murphy)
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E-mail : som1forme@aol.com
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Comment : I grew up in anacostia and went to chamberlain voc high graduated in 1956 loved that city so muc but not the same anymore you dont have the freedom now that we had in the 50 and 60s
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How did you find my page? : se cobras
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Date : 6/27/04
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Name : Gail
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E-mail : gail.cybulski@sbcglobal.net
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Comment : I would like to add submit some memories. This is great. I know my Mom would love to read through the entries. My grandparents ran a tourist home at 2030 F. Street (The Letterman Tourist Home) It was knocked down in the 60s and an apartment building repla
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Date : 06-06-04
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Name : Jeff George & Suzi (Webb) George,
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E-mail : webbsabombaug6@aol.com
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Comment : Anyone remember the Hiho on Goodhope rd. (Buddy and Ruth are still alive). Spillway Bowling Alley, Pops Pool Hall, WesternBarber Shop, JoeShoe Repair, Piles Market, ETC ETC....
I lived next to St.Theresa Church, on 13th st. in apartment.
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How did you find my page? : On a high school website from S.E.D.C.. (Richard Fitzwater listed your site)..
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Date : May 26, 2004
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Name : George A. Tralka
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E-mail : fesash@aol.com
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Comment : I have lived in Washington or nearby Virginia since 1945, a grand total of 59 og my 78 years.
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How did you find my page? : Surfing the net
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Date : 05/19/2004
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Name : janet bowie guffey
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E-mail : janetguffey@earthlink.net
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Comment : I have really enjoyed all the memories on these pages. I grew up in Washington D.C. and lived there for 20 yrs. I went to Brent and Stanton Elementary, Kramer jr high and Anacostia High School. I mainly lived in S.E. Washington as a kid. I remember custar
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How did you find my page? : I was looking for info on Little Tavern Hamburgers and Eddie Leonards Sandwich shoppes!
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Date : 4-26-04
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Name : john whitaker
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E-mail : housepaintingbyjohn632@hotmail.com
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Comment : enjoyed site, thanks 252-329-0016 question? know where to buy civil war uniform for reinacting???
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Date : April 19, 2004
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Name : Mary
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E-mail : hazeleyez1950@yahoo.com
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Comment : Many of the names sound familiar
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How did you find my page? : Researching the Traugott, Loth family tree.
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Date : 04-09-04
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Name : Walter L. Engle Jr.
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E-mail : bonnwalt@aol.com
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Date : 3/27/04
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Name : John
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E-mail : grunt1953@aol.com
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Comment : Was born in d.c. in 1935 Lived in n orth east until the early 60s. If any one went to stuart jr. high and tech high or anyone who hung around the w. va. ave area give me a buzz
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How did you find my page? : by accident and i am glad i did its the best
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Date : March 16, 2004
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Name : Ruth W. Friedman
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E-mail : Ruthishome@comcast.net
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Comment : On June 26, 2003, I wrote my memories to Steamdog@msn.com after visiting this site...do not see them anywhere. I love this site and referred many folks to it. What should I do to add my memories? The above is my new e-mail address. Please contace me.
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How did you find my page? : Recommended by a friend.
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Date : 4-11-04
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Name : Dale Isgett
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E-mail : dewydale@bellsouth.net
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Comment : Great website. Am researching my husbands Jones in South Carolina. Would love to correspond with anyone.
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URL : dewydale@bellsouth.net
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How did you find my page? : Surfing the web
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Date : 2-10-04
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Name : D. Orr
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E-mail : orrvab@aol.com
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Comment : All of my ancesters are form the Plymouth and Roper area. I have been trying to find our g-g-grandfather. We think he may have fought in the Battle of Plymouth....we not sure.
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How did you find my page? : Visited Plymouth and got the information at the Port OPlymouth Musuem,
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Date : February 3, 2004
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Name : Steve Devine
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E-mail : evetsenived@webtv.net
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Comment : Born in Sibley Hospital. Holy Name School, Stuart Junior High and Tech.Was a drop out at Tech in 1952.Joined the Marine Corps in 1953. Eventually got a degree from Chamiade College of Honolulu. Living in California but visit family in the area every year.
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How did you find my page? : A friend from the neigborhood sent it to me via e-mail. We both went into the Marines a couple of days apart. Tech alumnus
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Date : January 31 2004
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Name : Donna Toliver Dean
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E-mail : donnad@therock.bm
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Comment : I grew up in DC in the 50s in the Shaw area,attended Morse elementary school, Scott Montgomery, Langley Jr High, Elliott Jr High and Eastern. What memories I have of growing up in that wonderful city. I live in Bermuda now and miss the old DC I knew.
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How did you find my page? : looking for streetcars
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Date : 1 30 04
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Name : kirkpatrick p baker
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E-mail : ogdad223@hotmail.com
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Comment : born in dc chrildrens hospital in 42,lived in merderan park towers,lived thereuntil 11,glen echo was the best place the rides to there on the street cars should bring them back.no in va sure miss the glen echo park what a life
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How did you find my page? : compuserve thanks for this site sheriff1
kirk baker
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Date : 13004
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Name : kirkpatrick p baker
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E-mail : ogdad223@hotmail.com
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Comment : native dc born at old childrens hospital at fl ave live on 15th st at merdian park towers accros from the park,went to euclid day care,cook elemt. remember the ontairo and tivolie theater shopping for shoes on 14th st and park rd.and most of all the rides
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How did you find my page? : on the site from compuserve ogdad223 thanks sheriff1 for this site
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Date : 1/28/04
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Name : jody jaffe
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E-mail : jodybjaffe@aol.com
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Comment : Im writing a novel set in Washington DC in 1950-1951. I would love to hear from people who lived here during that time so I can get a feel for what the city was like.
My book is about a Jewish WW2 veteran who becomes a private investigator. So Im specif
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Date : 1-24-04
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Name : BILL LYNCH
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E-mail : lynchmob2001@netzero.net
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Comment : THANKS
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How did you find my page? : FROM AFRIND BORNED IN D,C. 1938
LEFT AREA 1987
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Date : 1/14/2004
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Name : Sharon
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E-mail : mcbride2254@aol.com
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Comment : i grew up on the district line and was born in D.C. My Uncle Cutie Day was the local mortician. My Great Grand Father was VP of Suburban Trust Bank, where most of the family worked.I remeber Gifford,s and the Greens that was attached to Hecht Co. I rememb
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How did you find my page? : It was sent to me by my step dad, hes a retired D.C. Fire fighter.
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Date : 01-07-04
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Name : John Agrafiotis
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E-mail : grunt1953@aol.com
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Comment : would like to hear from anyone originally fro d.c.
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Date : 1-6-04
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Name : linda cannon
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E-mail : lcannon@aam-us.org
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Comment : Born on the Blvd...1940...we are 3 generations..born D.C...have many memories. would you like some?
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How did you find my page? : from Cynthia and Carolyn Tucker
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Date : January 5, 2004
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Name : Beverly Farhood Collins Gunther
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E-mail : bgunther@crosslink.net
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Comment : I just love your web page. I am suddenly a girl again, traversing thru my life as I was born/raised in DC. Graduated from Western HS, Married immediately to my HS sweetheart, married 30 yrs and married a second time to the love of my life and soulmate. I
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How did you find my page? : Through a sorority sister who mailed your url to us Westerners (who will have our 50th in the next 3 years). Thank you for your hard work and wonderful site. God Bless You.
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Date : 01/05/04
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Name : Steve Combs
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E-mail : stevecombs@charter.net
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Date : DECEMBER 31, 2003
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Name : KATHERINE BROWN
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E-mail : XSHOBIZ@ADELPHIA.NET
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Comment : THIS IS THE BEST THING ON THE INTERNET AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED.
I AM A PROUD WASHINGTONIAN - BORN AND RAISED THERE. LIVED IN ANACOSTIA AND NAYLOR GARDENS UNTIL 1975. MOVED TO ALEXANDRIA - THEN RELOCATED TO NORTH EAST, PA 2002.
MISS MY HOMETOWN - BUT TH
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How did you find my page? : FOUND IT SEVERAL YEARS AGO - NOT SURE HOW - BUT IT WAS THE BEST DISCOVERY EVER. I LOVE IT.
HAPPY NEW YEAR - 2004
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Date : 12/31/2003
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Name : Bob Herbert
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E-mail : stillkickin1947@hotmail.com
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Comment : So many memories.......most are long gone today.....progress it would seem :-(
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How did you find my page? : tripped over it looking for a old restraunt
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Date : 12/12/03
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Name : Suzanne Farrell Branner
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E-mail : sbranner@rvia.org
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Comment : I was referred to the site several years ago and have referred it to others. Its a great place to relax and recall all the memories of the D.C. area. I was born and lived in D.C. in 1943, move to Chevy Chase in 1950 and then to Fairfax in 1957.
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Date : 22 Nov 2003
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Name : Roger Marshall
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Comment : Enjoyed your website.
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How did you find my page? : Marshall family search on Google
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Date : 7 November 2003
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Name : Nancy Sniegon
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E-mail : nanpurp@yahoo.com
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Comment : I am soooo happy to have run across your site and read all of the wonderfuld memories, many of which are also my memories! I lived in Takoma Park, atended TP Jr. HS, Montgomery Blair HS, and married a career Air Force man. We spent 20 years in the USAF, h
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How did you find my page? : I was searching for Valatis Candies and saw your wonderful site.
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Date : Nov. 5th, 2003
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Name : Laila Awar Shouhayib
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E-mail : Lawar41@aol.com
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Comment : Thanks for all your wonderful memories of DC. I saw that someone had mentioned The Blue Mirror Grill on F and 14th st NW. My stepfather, Ameen David was the owner. As a child, I remember spending many hours down at the restaurant, eating the great cheesec
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Date : November 1, 2003
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Name : Carol Skinner
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E-mail : carolskinner@mac.com
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Comment : Read through all the trips down memory lane and was amazed how all of us DCites, depending on where we lived, all did and remember the exact same things in the exact same way. I havent contributed yet, but I will. I will be 62 next month and was born and
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How did you find my page? : While doing some genealogy research on the Internet.
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Date : 23 Oct 2003
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Name : Gary Hoss
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E-mail : grhoss@cox.net
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Comment : Was researching Olfiria Clark when I found your site. I think she is a sister of Mary Ollie and Abbie Bell.
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Date : October 23, 2003
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Name : Ernest R. Mercer
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E-mail : EarnestOne@Yahoo.com
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Comment : Thanks for the great trips down memory lane! Ernie Mercer
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How did you find my page? : I was looking for the title of the tune that was used as the theme song for the Milt Grant Show.
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Date : 09/30/03
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Name : Ruth Friedman
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E-mail : RFriedman@Minkoff.com
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Comment : Have been through all the wonderful memories...Tried to add mine some time ago but cant seem to locate them. Can you help?
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How did you find my page? : Recommended by friends. It was closed the first and many times after when I tried to sign...glad to be a part now.
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Date : 9-20-03
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Name : George Tehaan
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Comment : I loved this site! If I can find time to organize some memories Id love to contribute. I was a true fan of the Washington Senators and greatly miss baseball in DC.
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How did you find my page? : I was in a site on Western High School and a link was provided.
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Date : 09/02/2003
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Name : Marguerite OLeary Weems
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E-mail : maweems@ntelos.net
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Comment : I grew up in the 40s early 50s near Catholic U (7th St NE across the street from the project in the Brookland area of DC, attended St. Anthonys and St. Patricks Academy. My dad was born in 1899 and grew up in Swampoodle.
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How did you find my page? : Link from Rootsweb
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Date : 08/27/03
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Name : Melissa de la Rosa
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E-mail : melirosa30@hotmail.com
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Comment : I was just searching trying to find out what happened to Hogates..the closing of Hogates was so tragic..it is where my husband and I fell in love 2 years ago...i am deeply saddened by its closing..I am now back in DC and heartbroken..
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Date : 22 Aug 2003
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Name : George E English
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E-mail : georgepek2001@yahoo.com
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Comment : Boy I would like to tell my story. Right now Im doing it for the grand kids.
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How did you find my page? : Just ran across it. Just an old S.W. kid.
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Date : 08/12/03
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Name : Brenda Bowles Cross
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Comment : My mother and father were born on 06/29/13 in Washington D.C.. I was born 09/24/38 in DC. Though we moved to NJ in45 my mother and father were an intregal part of Washington.
My father went to Washington&Lee High School and Benjamin Franklin University.
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How did you find my page? : I was searching the internet for information for my next book.
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Date : August 1, 2003
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Name : KATHERINE A BROWN
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E-mail : w.schroder@verizon.net
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Comment : I was BEYOND THRILLED when I first found this site when I lived in DC and since I relocated to PA - it is a GOD SEND. I relive love all the messages left by other DC folk and those who loved the GOOD OLD DAYS.... Born in 1935 - I saw it all and remember i
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How did you find my page? : Found it several years ago and just love it. In fact it is MY FAVORITE PLACE TO VISIT.. Thanks again everyone for a GREAT TIME!
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Date : 07/30/2003
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Name : kenneth jones
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E-mail : kjones26@columbus.rr.com
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Comment : i have not spent enough time with it to know now.
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How did you find my page? : o.k.
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Date : 7/27/3
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Name : julia hart
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E-mail : jewel.hart@mhn.com
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Comment : i couldnt email you from this biz software, what is your address and how do i contribute to the memories page. great idea. if you would, please do not give my biz email to any other vendors, have had to change my email address recently because of mucho sp
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How did you find my page? : my sis who lives in the DC area sent to me. im interested in genealogy as well, altho g-parents were not from the DC area, do you do searches outside DC?
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