The 1940's
This major war began in the 1940's.
What is World War II?
This is the street that Howard and Dorothy Blanks bought their first home on.
What is Crestwood?
She loves this flavor of ice cream.
What is Butter Pecan?
When she enters your home, you may here Dorothy say this.
What is "youhoo"?
What is coloring?
This famous player broke the color barrier when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
On May 16th, Dorothy left Kalamazoo and got stopped for speeding because she finally became this.
A grandmother...AKA - Grams!
Dorothy has resided at this Senior Living Center in Indianapolis, IN.
What is Robin Run?
She says this when something crazy comes on tv.
What is "Oh my gosh!"
This is her famous form of exercise.
What is water aerobics?
This famous spring toy came out in the 1940's.
What is the Slinky?
Dorothy worked for this prominent clothing store in her younger years.
What is Mahoney's?
Every Sunday, Dorothy sits on a pew at this place.
What is Eastern Star Church?
Dorothy's response when you ask her, "What's been going on?"
"Oooh, I have been doing around!"
The grocery store that she frequents at least once a week to get her essentials.
What is Trader's Joes?
This basketball team defeated the world champions, the Minneapolis Lakers of the NBA in 1948 - 49, showing that African - Americans could excel on a professional level.
Who are the Harlem Globetrotters?
Dorothy graduated in 1958 from this high school.
What is Kalamazoo Central High School?
This bizarre injury occurred when Dorothy fell in the kitchen a few months ago.
What is slicing your ear off?
Dorothy scrunches up her nose and rolls down the window when she smells these.
What is fruit?
The only road she can navigate to shop, get something to eat, or go to Sabrina's house.
What is 86th Street?
This all black squadron was developed by the United States Army in 1941.
What are the Tuskegee Airmen?
There are 6 Barbee children. Name them. Double the points for correct birthing order.
Alvin, Sue, Joe, Donell, Betty, and Dorothy
This little girl has stolen her heart for many years.
Who is Twigz?
Dorothy has always said this word consistently to encourage Micah and Brindin, and maybe even you, through their studies, friendships, and sports.
What is FOCUS?
Dorothy has participated with this group of women to create things that they sell to the community for the holidays.
What are the Crafty Ladies?