Wainwright Band – Late 1920s Like many other communities, Wainwright had its own band which was formed by residents of the little coal mining town. Some of the band members pictured were Louis, Tony, Tom and Angelo Besozzi, Ed Pissoni, Alex … Continue reading
Standing on the grease rack at the former Bonvechio’s Store in Wainwright before it became a popular restaurant. From Left: unknown, Mario Besozzi, Alex “Ping” Bonvechio, Eddie Perko, unknown and Willard Evans. … Continue reading
Waitresses at Bonvechio’s, Wainwright’s popular restaurant. L to R. Emma Bonvechio, Celia Simonetti, Rebecca Clerici, Gertrude Krocker and Libby Besozzi. … Continue reading
Front row (L to R): George Briggs, Carl Vesco Sr., Jim Mattevi, Dick Robinson. Second row (L to R): Mario “Horse” Marcaletti, Harry Hill, Elmer Kohler, Lou Caravati, Angelo “Chola” Besozzi, Dario “Dab” Cardani, Warren Lorenz, Charlie Kohler, Ken Kohler, … Continue reading