I believe this photo was taken just after she arrived and before she became engaged to my Great-Grandfather John Henry Lenz. She brought few possessions over with her, but the one thing that stands out to me is an old autograph book - full of saying and greetings in both German and English.
At least you can understand the next two.
The Lenz Family were founding members of St. Paul Lutheran Church on Virginia Avenue.
Which came in handy considering they lived right next to the church in the house along the alley.
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My grandparents, parents, and I attended St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. I married there on 10/14/89.
I always knew this house hadn't changed much over the years. The tree is now gone and the fence replaced by hedges. I remember Mr. and Mrs. Sojak living there. I often sat on their back porch swing with her as a little girl. When we were older and would cut through their yard during games of hide and seek, Mr. Sojak would chase us with a broom!
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