Category 1960s
“Knowledge is one of the greatest things given to mankind. And one of the greatest things given to us by our American fathers was the freedom of voting. The youth of the Van Wert school district need your vote now… Continue Reading →
Louis J. Lianez at Vine Street Home in his reserve police uniform. Louis was a “1st of” in several categories as were other members of the original family. He was also the 1st Mexican union steward at any manufacturing facility… Continue Reading →
536 South Vine Street, Van Wert, Ohio. 1960 before the addition. Louis and Antonia were proud to have raised 5 children here and completely paid this home off!
John Lianez and family dog “Dino” outside of the Vine Street Home in Van Wert, Ohio 1964
The first Lianez home at 536 South Vine Street, Van Wert, Ohio. Circa 1964. This picture was taken after an addition was added to the right side of the home but the color and size remained as the original.
Dad got me a job at the old Marsh Foodliners supermarket because he over heard the manager saying they needed more people. Ronny worked at the same supermarket. It was ok. I liked long cigarette breaks. I was bagging food first… Continue Reading →
My First car was a 1942 Ford Coupe. Black. Why that car? It was cheap. I was about 18 years old when I bought it from a guy who ran a body shop. I borrowed money from Marsh Foodliners grocery… Continue Reading →