1973 Press Photo Mrs. Ann Purcell planning quiet homecoming for POW husband

Mrs. Ann Purcell and her family are planning a quiet homecoming for her POW husband Colonel Ben Purcell. "HIs birthday is February 14 so maybe we'll have a party," she said. "If I could find a watermelon...he loves watermelon." Mrs. Purcell is shown at right with daughters Sherri, 10, and Joy, 7.

Photo is dated 1973.

Photo measures 10.5 x 8 inches.