“She Hated Men With a Passion!”
Jadwiga Jurkiewicz was born on December 26, 1906 in Pennsylvania to Polish immigrants, but she later changed her name to Judy Jurka. She was one of six children, including two sets of twins, of [...]
“We Hid in the Walls”
Violeta Salcedo began life during the days of the infamous Pancho Villa. She was born on October 4, 1909 in Mexico to Alejo Abascal and Yamila Villalobos. According to Violeta, her great [...]
Living the Life of a Debutante
Elizabeth “Jane” Hileman was born on September 16, 1914. Her parents were Mary Alice Newell and Cleveland Hines Hileman, both of whom had quite interesting stories, as well. Mary was born in [...]
Around the World and Back Again: The Nearly Unbelievable Life and Times of Alek Kozel – Part III
(Our exciting story concludes . . . ! Make sure to read Part I and Part II first!) Part III: In which our hero makes his way to America with the helped of long string of strangers; finally [...]