From Elsa Van Thyn: So incredibly interesting. If you could find more information this story would make a great book. Who knows what happened once they were deported. What struck me was the reports of the neighbors that they were unfriendly and cold. Of course, they were, once the neighbors heard they were Communists, but doubt they would have thought that before. I don't really remember them, but obviously if she came and cared for you while you were sick, she could not have been such a cold, mean person.
From Stan Tiner: An amazing story. I don’t remember this at all. I was at Fair Park at the time, and read The Times faithfully. You wonder “why Shreveport?” Barksdale?
From Dr. John Watkins: That is quite a story. I wouldn't be surprised if there were spies here in Fort Worth, given Carswell Air Force Base -- part of the Strategic Air Command -- and the General Dynamics plant (now owned by Lockheed Martin). I remember talk during the Cuban missile crisis that Fort Worth was a likely target of those missiles because of the base and the plant.
From Mickey Franks: Another great read. ... I am fascinated that you lived on Mildred Street. My paternal grandmother was named Mildred Melissa (Truster) Bourg. I am her namesake, but Mickey always seemed to fit me better.
From Jackie Benz: Very interesting history. Great read. You might know of another Hungarian immigrant story of a group led by a communist who formed a large group and settled them in [Louisiana]. They gave up all and followed him for some time, then one day he left town and took all the people had, leaving them broke and stranded. My husband's grandmother was an original member and the cook of the group.
From Lonnie Dunn: Thank you for your defense of our Independence Bowl, our team of vested employees/workers headed by Missy Setters, our supporters of the city of Shreveport, and those that return year after year to support the bowl experience. It is called the Independence Bowl for a reason, that being, an annual event that recognizes the freedom this republic enjoys, as well as patriots that have had some part in securing that freedom. All I can say is that if you attend for any other reason than to honor these tenets and see a good ballgame you need to stay home.
From Elsa Van Thyn: So incredibly interesting. If you could find more information this story would make a great book. Who knows what happened once they were deported. What struck me was the reports of the neighbors that they were unfriendly and cold. Of course, they were, once the neighbors heard they were Communists, but doubt they would have thought that before. I don't really remember them, but obviously if she came and cared for you while you were sick, she could not have been such a cold, mean person.
ReplyDeleteFrom Bud Dean: Very interesting. How would that be handled today?
ReplyDeleteFrom Stan Tiner: An amazing story.
ReplyDeleteI don’t remember this at all. I was at Fair Park at the time, and read The Times faithfully.
You wonder “why Shreveport?”
Barksdale?
From Dr. John Watkins: That is quite a story. I wouldn't be surprised if there were spies here in Fort Worth, given Carswell Air Force Base -- part of the Strategic Air Command -- and the General Dynamics plant (now owned by Lockheed Martin). I remember talk during the Cuban missile crisis that Fort Worth was a likely target of those missiles because of the base and the plant.
ReplyDeleteFrom Jim Clinton: And I thought Victor and Ilsa were the only famous Laszlos ...
ReplyDeleteFrom Tahita Fulkerson: Loved the story about the "commies."
ReplyDeleteFrom Mickey Franks: Another great read. ... I am fascinated that you lived on Mildred Street. My paternal grandmother was named Mildred Melissa (Truster) Bourg. I am her namesake, but Mickey always seemed to fit me better.
ReplyDeleteFrom Debbie Aulenbacher: You really have some odd lifetime stories. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFrom Jackie Benz: Very interesting history. Great read. You might know of another Hungarian immigrant story of a group led by a communist who formed a large group and settled them in [Louisiana]. They gave up all and followed him for some time, then one day he left town and took all the people had, leaving them broke and stranded. My husband's grandmother was an original member and the cook of the group.
ReplyDeleteFrom Lonnie Dunn: Thank you for your defense of our Independence Bowl, our team of vested employees/workers headed by Missy Setters, our supporters of the city of Shreveport, and those that return year after year to support the bowl experience. It is called the Independence Bowl for a reason, that being, an annual event that recognizes the freedom this republic enjoys, as well as patriots that have had some part in securing that freedom. All I can say is that if you attend for any other reason than to honor these tenets and see a good ballgame you need to stay home.
ReplyDeleteAn intriguing story that apparently brought back some unique memories for you. Thank you for sharing more of the history of your family.
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