Thanks to everyone for all the help!! The translation site, etc. worked fine, some chuckles over some of the words, but it certainly is a wonderful service. I was able to get pictures, history, etc. of the area. It is a well known area for wine and oddly enough I'm from the Central New York, near the Finger Lakes area which is the wime growing area in New York. Also, I found the ß on my keyboard. Thanks for the help with the name and pronunciation of the ß. Most people think that Hause is pronounced "house" and probably Hauß would be, but we have always, (at least the last couple of generations) have used "hawes" There is a nice site about the Neustadt area: http://www.deutsche-heimat.de/neustadt-weinstrasse/neustadt_hpt.html A couple of years ago I got some addresses from a contact on line which might help someone. I haven't written yet, but now that I found the ß I can type the name easily and will try. I'm including these and his comments: we was searching for Geinsheim and we have the following addresses for you: Fremdenverkehrs- und Heilbaderverband Rheinland-Pfalz e.V. Gesch.St. Pfalz Martin Luther Str. 69 67433 Neustadt phone Q 06321-2466 Caritos-Secretariat Hetzelstr. 11 67433 Neustadt phone 06321-2564 this is a private company for help but we think they can help you Martin-Luther-Kirchengemeinde Pfarramt 1 Kirchstr. 40 67433 Neustadt phone 06321-88240 [looks like an extra digit. jk] the best way to find a person is to ask the churches (Kath. and Luther) Pfarramt catholic Hamback Freiheitstr. 2 67434 Neustadt phone 06321-2861 Thanks again to all who took the time to help. Have a nice holiday weekend! Janet Kral