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6. Eva’s First Job
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When Mom arrived in New York, she was met at the port by her aunt Opiela with whom she lived for sometime. Aunt Opiela had two daughters, Mary and…
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Avo, Flight from Estonia
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We pulled up to the dock and sure enough there were two small cargo ships docked. We picked the first one, painted black and brown. We were able to claim…
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French Onion Soup
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Ingredients: 8-10 Large Onions: I like 3 varieties, at least 2 of which are Sweet.3 cloves of garlic1 Quart Beef Stock1 Quart Vegetable or Chicken Stock1-2 cups Unfiltered Apple Cider1/2…
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5. Pop Goes On A Walkabout
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I remember Pop telling us that he and three or four Ukrainian youths decided to see some of America before settling down. They started by going west as far as…
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4. Parents (Brazilian connection)
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Around 1929, our father received a letter from a nephew who had emigrated to Brazil. He gave his address at that time as John Zefronova Zdebski, Prudentopolis Linka, Inahi N.59,…
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3. My Parents (Mother)
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Mother was also born in Ukraine in the small village of Zvenyhorod to Safron Gula and Mary Zakaluk Gula. Zvenyhorod, is a short distance from Lviv. Mom was named…