Grandpa Philip's turtle

 

The Selmonsky Family ~1947

 

Back row (Left to right): n/a, David Wildman, Mary Wildman, n/a, Doris Selmonsky Stern, Philip Selmonsky, n/a & n/a

Middle row (Left to right): Pauline Selmonsky, Louise Selmonsky Mintzes, n/a, Miriam Seff Selmonsky, Luke Stern with Mary Selmonsky on his lap

Front row (Left to right): Susan Stern, Ann Mintzes, Richie Selmonsky

Far left: Vivian Mintzes

 

 

A story from Richie:

 

Grandpa Philip had a HUGE turtle in his backyard that I used to ride!. It had to be 3 feet by 3 feet... as big as a small coffee table.  :-)