Title: MY FAMILY • CARLO M. PATERNO
(Carlo Middaugh Paterno 23 Nov 1907 – 11 Dec 1995)
Handwritten inscription to me, Carla, granddaughter:
To Car – This book of “My Family” has just come from the printer and I am placing your copy in your footlocker as I know you will be interested in reading about your mother, her family, your aunts, your maternal grandparents and great-grandparents. As I write this to you, Grams and I are happily preparing to go to Niceville in our motor home for our Easter Family Reunion. Love, hugs and kisses, Babbo. March 21, 1980 First Day of Spring
Title Page: MY FAMILY • Paterno Crest
Page 2: (Photo of Carlo) This is dedicated to my beloved wife and mother of three lovely daughters in tribute to her patience throughout some 45 years of marriage, at this writing.
Page 3: FORWARD – From this booklet my children and grandchildren may appreciate some of the Paterno Family experience and history through these anecdotes. Dad was such a unique individual that I feel they should be preserved as a treasure trove. (Carlo’s signature) August 14, 1979 – Commemorates Helen’s birthday and the day we became engaged to marry.
Page 4: (photo of Helen) Helen modeling at S.S. Rotterdam fashion show during our world cruise. She is wearing her beautiful Thai silk purchased in Singapore.
Page 5: INDEX
| I. | LIFE WITH FATHER | 6 |
| II. | YOUNG MAN’S FANCY FINDS LOVE | 17 |
| III. | MEMORABILIA OF BOYHOOD | 22 |
| IV. | CHARLES, JOSEPH FORM PARTNERSHIP | 35 |
| V. | PATERNO BUSINESS THRIVES | 38 |
| VI. | HOW ROMANCE DEVELOPED | 51 |
| VII. | FABULOUS IDA AND THE JUDGE | 65 |
| VIII. | LYNDON MIDDAUGH BROWN | 69 |
| IX. | ANTHONY CAMPAGNA | 74 |
| X. | PRIDE OF WINDMILL FARM | 77 |
| XI. | MANSION ON ROUND HILL | 86 |
| XII. | WORLD WAR II | 89 |
| XIII. | BEING A GOOD CITIZEN | 94 |
| XIV. | THEY GROW OLD AND DIE | 114 |
| XV. | FASCINATION OF EAST AFRICA | 117 |
| XVI. | NAPLES SINCE 1970 | 123 |
| XVII. | FUN AT SEA | 128 |
| XVIII. | BOATS ON WHEELS | 135 |
| XIX. | AROUND THE WORLD | 137 |
| OUR PROGENY | 143 |
