1944 Myrtle Metcalf Gibson worked for the Pennsylvania Shipyards in Beaumont, TX, as a welding supervisor. She excelled as a welder and checked the work of other women who welded the bows of ships headed for battle.

The Gibsons: Betty, Rose Ella Chapel, Myrtle, Howard. Jr., and Howard "Hoopie" Gibson. Houston.

Howard "Hoopie" Gibson and Myrtle

The Howard Gibson Family circa 1949

Myrtle's sister-in-law Lily Pearl Warr Metcalf and Myrtle's brother Tommy Metcalf (left) with another couple.

Howard "Hoopie" Gibson with wife Myrtle, around 1949.

Myrtle Lee Metcalf Gibson with her mother Rose Ella Chapel

Myrtle Lee Metcalf Gibson, 1949, Houston

Myrtle Lee Metcalf Gibson, 1949, Houston

Myrtle Lee Metcalf Gibson, son Howard Lee Gibson, Jr., husband Howard "Hoopie" Gibson, and daughter Betty Louise Gibson. Circa 1949. Houston, Texas.

Sisters Lucille Metcalf and Myrtle Gibson, circa 1944, Texas

Myrtle Lee Metcalf Gibson and son Howard, circa 1943. Texas.