“Memories of France,” by Erwin A. Thompson

Byriehlifegrace

Mary Trimble posted an essay my father wrote. Mary says:

Our own Janet Riehl’s father, Erwin Thompson, and I have been cyber friends and exchanged books and ideas over the years. This week’s post features Mr. Thompson and is about a memorable show he saw in France with Bing Crosby and Bob Hope.

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About Mary E. Trimble

WWA SPUR Award Finalist: Tenderfoot (Treble Heart Books)
Author of Rosemount and McClellan’s Bluff
Author’s Website: www.MaryTrimbleBooks.com

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