Mary Jane went to a convent in Ossining New York, Maryknoll
She left Maryknoll because of a difference of opinion, she called Joe and he picked her up.
Mary Jane could be strongly opinionated and also had a disagreement with the Nuns in 9th grade. This was settled by pastor who agreed with Mary Jane.
Joe introduced Mary Jane to Jo Nowack in New York. She was a clothing pattern designer and material cutter in New York.Jo took Mary Jane in and showed her the world of fashion and gave her an opportunity to model. Jane had lessons while she was younger in Detroit where she learned how to walk, stand, etc. Jo gave Mary Jane an opportunity to get discounted clothing for her to wear.
Mary Jane went to Marygrove college and graduated from U of Detroit approx. 1953 where became a school teacher. She taught Manners to low income children along with school lessons just outside of Detroit, (Warren, Michigan) and the parents loved her.