The Year Was 1935
These Are a Few of Her Favorite Things
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100

This U.S. President was in office when Grandma was born.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

100

This television show is....what you're playing right now. 

What is Jeopardy?

100

This young man was her first grandchild 

Who is Anthony?

100

Her first job was delivering these in Detroit. 

What are Newspapers?

100

This Mother's Day favorite is the one meal a year she doesn't have to cook. 

What is KFC?

200

In 1935, this federal program was signed into law, eventually providing retirement benefits to millions of Americans—including Grandma.

What is Social Security?

200

You’ll often find her talking to her leafy companions, almost always including beans and tomatoes, while doing this hobby.

What is gardening?

200

Born a few years after Grandma, this brother could diagnose your farm animals (if he had to, he's retired now after all). 

Who is Allan?

200

She married the man best known as Papa this year, and George H. W. Bush was elected President of the United States. 

What is 1988?

200

You’ll often find her doing this with needles and yarn in her lap.

What is knitting (or crocheting)?

300

This famous board game was first sold in stores in 1935, bringing family drama to living rooms for generations.

What is Monopoly?

300

This Canadian-American actress (and childhood favorites of Grandma) quit Hollywood and retired to Paris in 1945. 

Deanna Durbin


300

Tobias and Tessa are examples of these. 

What are great-grandchildren

300

Right before retiring, Grandma worked at one of these.

What is a Credit Union? (or Bank)

300

Pecan, Peanut Butter, Coconut and Pumpkin are just a few of these that she makes every Christmas. 

What are Pies?

400

This famous American duo met their end in a shootout in 1935. 

Who are Bonnie & Clyde

400

Around the holidays, she'll be dreaming of this meringue-based candy sweet treat that she's described as her favorite. 

What is Divinity?

400

Grandma attended every one of her children’s weddings—except this persons, who tied the knot in Las Vegas.

Who is Diane?

400

This family favorite sweet is usually served with fruit and whipped cream, but Grandma likes it with just butter sometimes too. 

What is Strawberry Shortcake?

500

This future rock ’n’ roll king was also born in 1935.

Who is Elvis Presley? 

500

As a kid, Grandma dreamed of buying this tangy deli delight at the store where the bus driver let them stop—but she never had the spare change.

What is pickled bologna?

500

This man was Grandma's Grandpa, who passed away in 1937. 

Who is Andrew McClain?

500

Although she didn't make it herself, you could always count on Grandma to have this minty classic in her purse—perfect for freshening up or sneaking to the grandkids.

What is Doublemint gum?