Joie de Vivre
Barbara Henrietta Anthony Stockschlaeder Guinn had a flair for the dramatic.
Barbara was born June 21, 1893 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to John and Gertrude Anthony. The family moved to San Bernardino, California shortly after my grandmother was born in 1905 (for more information, see my blog post of August 14, 2021, In the City).
As a young woman, Barbara was mentioned in The San Bernardino County Sun for her social activities. On June 28, 1912 she attended a plunge party and basket picnic for her brother, Peter. “After a merry round of the amusements and a plunge, the picnic supper was served.” Then on June 14, 1913 she made the social page for attending a card party and taffy pulling.
Barbara married Phillip Joseph Stockschlaeder in 1915. They had three children: Joseph, Gertrude, and Eleanor.
Barbara later married Alvin Francis Guinn. She died in San Bernardino, California on December 13, 1951 at the age of 58.