



Seven months after the attack on Pearl Harbor and the U.S. declared war on Japan, Barbara’s mother married Ken Pratt. As an electrician, Ken’s skills were in high demand to support the war effort. Housing was hard to find for the influx of workers at Hill Air Force Base, Ogden, Utah. Small, un-airconditioned trailers were made available to the civilians and for those who lived in one, they felt lucky. (Note the sign for ICE delivery in the window.)



In late 1943, housing at “Sahara Village became available.
Clippings: Newspapers.com – The Ogden Standard-Examiner)







When World War II ended in 1945, a new chapter began…..
Sue this is great. Note number on door. My number is 3 and this is 336. Do. You know what the cross in the window is for?
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