Just in time for America’s 250th Anniversary!

An American Boy

Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,

Hi Billy,

Thanks so much for reaching out! My husband, Lou Howland, was born in Cambridge, (my Dad was Ernest A MacKenna, from East Boston, on 69 Saratoga St, I think!). Next time I visit, I’ll definitely get in touch with you! My husband still has family in Arlington, and I hope to see them one of these days!

My Dad’s cousin was E. Arthur King, from Winthrop, Ma. He was like the town historian, and used to publish patriotic articles for the local newspaper(?) all the time. Probably born around 1900. I’m enclosing a picture of him also.

Anyway, whether I find the relatives of Jackie MacKenna, or not, it has been my pleasure. Please let me know if it gets published, my friend, Norm Pickering, from East Arlington, said he would pick up some copies for me. I think probably my Dad’s sister sent this to him in a letter. He was married to and living in New Orleans with my Mom. Both my Dad and my husband met southern girls to settle down with!