Back in My Day…
Americans in 1948 got their news from this medium more than anything else.
News Paper
Who was President in 1948?
Truman
What was Grandma Andellas first job?
Running Parts For RCS
What was Grandmas passion growing up?
Riding horse. and raisng kids
What is Grandmas favorite thing to eat?
Ice cream
What kind of movie theater experience became wildly popular during the 1950s and ‘60s, especially among teenage Boomers?
Drive in Theatres
This anti-colonial nationalist was murdered in India by Hindu Extremists
Ghandi
What was Grandmas first pet?
Kittens
What is Grandmas dad's dad's name?
Nick DeJong
If Grandma could learn a new skill today, which would she pick?
Play the Piano
This future "Purple Rain" singer and musical icon was born in Minneapolis in 1948.
Prince
Where were the Winter Olympics Held?
St Moritz, Switzerland
Where was Grandma Born?
Yankton, SD
What is Grandmas favorite meal to make
Pot Roast
What was Grandmas favorite nursery Rhyme growing up?
Three little kittens Lost their mittens
This Grease star and "Hopelessly Devoted" singer was born in England in 1948.
Who is Olivia Newton-John?
A gallon of gas would only cost you about this many cents.
16 Cents
What were Grandmas Mothers parents names?
Robert and Andrea Parkin
What is Grandmas favorite thing to bake?
Angel Foodcake
How many countries has Grandma Visited
3
This American baseball legend hit his 500th career home run in 1948.
Babe Ruth
This was the average cost of a new home in the U.S. in 1948.
What is Grandmas siblings full names?
Gary Robert DeJong, Luella JoAnne DeJong
What was Grandmas Favorite subject in school?
Science
What was Grandma's favorite sport growing up?
Basketball