The 1930s
A popular board game invented in the 1930's included the buying and selling of real estate.
What is Monopoly?
Known as the Apple Capital of Georgia, this is where Grammie spent her childhood years.
What is Ellijay, GA?
Today, gas costs $3-$4/gallon on average. This is the average cost of a gallon of gas when Grammie turned 16, in 1952.
(+/0 10 cents)
What is 27 cents?
Prior to taking the Rice name, this was Grammie's surname.
What is Davis?
Even at 90, this is where Grammie spends time ~4 days per week.
What is Silver Sneakers and lunch with friends?
A popular piece of technology allowed the people of the 1930's to listen to fireside chats, entertaining shows, and music.
What is the Radio?
The number of siblings Grammie had.
What is 8?
(9 including Grammie)
In 1936, during the Great Depression, this household stable typically cost around 8 to 9 cents. In 2026, it costs $1.50 - $2.50 on average.
What is white bread?
After using this money for several things beside its intended purpose, Papa finally used it to purchase a tractor.
What is the Kubota Fund?
What are tomatoes?
This famous movie featuring Judy Garland was released when Grammie was just 3 years old.
What is The Wizard of Oz?
When it comes time for a raise at work, this is what you should do.
(Or, at least this is what GRAMMIE did)
What is, "march into your boss's office and tell him it's time for a raise!"?
In 1964, a "large package" of Tide laundry detergent cost 32 cents. Today, a large (125 fl oz) container costs this much.
(+/0 50 cents)
What is $19.94?
The year Grammie and Papa were married.
What is 1956?
Grammie dominates players all over the world on this app.
What is Words with Friends?
This democrat was the President when Grammie was born.
Who is Franklin Delano Roosevelt?
The year Grammie traded crisp mountain air for the big city.
What is 1953? (She was 17!)
The average cost of a brand new car when Grammie turned 16.
What is between $1,500 and $2,500?
In 2026, it's $50,000.
Papa had to work hard to gain Grammie's affection, since she was dating this man when they met.
Who is Jack?
President Regan declared this the national flower of the United States in 1986. It also happens to be Grammie's favorite!
What are Roses?
The first full-length animated film produced by Walt Disney in the 1930's.
What is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?
Shortly after moving to Atlanta, Grammie worked as a secretary for this company.
What is Fireman's Fund Insurance?
Today, the average home price is over $400,000. In 1969, Grammie and Papa paid this much for 911 Durrell Street?
What is $23,000?
This popular love song by Elvis, released the year Grammie and Papa were married, includes the lyrics:
Never let me go
You have made my life complete
And I love you so
What is Love Me Tender?
According to Grammie, this hot establishment serves the best brownie in town.
What is Firehouse Subs?