Common CURTesy
This is the term Curt called a frustrating situation which had nothing to do with the Capra hircus it refers to.
Goatscrew
This quote was Alyce's lukewarm response to most crises and also the inspiration for body art for a sibling.
"It is what it is."
What was the phone number for Time and Temperature
269-3161
This was inspired by the Walton's TV show and Dad built it himself.
Big black walnut dining table and benches
Grandma Alvera's mother's name was Laura. What was her last name?
Kritchman
This favorite of Curt's was most certainly was NOT the salt cured roe it's nickname referred to nor was it served in the Lone Star State.
Texas Caviar
Name 3 nursing specialty areas that Alyce practiced in in her long career.
ER, Surgery, Gerontology, ICU
The festival now known as Butterfest was originally called something else but was held the same weekend- the second weekend in June.
Bike-A-Rama
We probably loved this vessel and begged to use it because we were told we had and indiginous heritage.
Canoe hanging in the garage
What first name has now been used for 3 family members and who were they?
Sophia.
Niedfledt, Bonsack, Brandstetter
This potent potable may have been consumed in the woods, but it did not, to my knowledge, destroy any dead tree remants.
Stump Blower
Alyce babysat at a house that was the scene of a kidnapping. Name the victim of the 1953 kidnapping and a feature of the home's exterior.
Evelyn Harley and the home had bars on the windows
What name is on the mausoleum in the center of Woodlawn cemetery?
Cheney
What was the name of the distinctive hue of the house at 902 Rusk Avenue?
Peacock Blue
What were the middle names of our Grandfathers?
Harold Winifred Bonsack
Benjamin Christ Johnson
This pheronome Curt daubed on his horrified girls was not exactly Chanel #5, or even mossy oak but you can bet Herman would have enjoyed it.
Deer scent
This pricey and heady concoction contains hints of rose and jasmine and notes of citrus and when Alyce wore it, had a base of cigarette smoke.
Chanel #5
Sparta had 2 dairies at one time. One of these delivered to homes daily and also provided milk for the schools. Name the dairies.
Beaver Creek Dairy and Herrman's Dairy
Melted plastic popcorn decorations were hung in the windows during the holidays at 902 N. Rusk Avenue. What are 3 of the 5 shapes that were hung?
Tree, snowman, Santa, angel, reindeer
This is the name of the cemetery and rural Lacrosse County area where Mom lived as a small child.
Burns
Perhaps inspired by Rambo, True Blood, this calico patterned accessory was worn by Curt.
Sweat Bandana
Alyce enjoyed this peppery root that allegedly can lower blood pressure on white bread with butter.
Radish
Deke Slayton was a famous son of Sparta (actually Leon). What distinct honor was he chosen for?
One of the original Mercury 7 Astronauts.
The youngest Johnson child let herself in and made herself at home in the next door neighbor's house. What was the name of the elderly couple that lived next door?
Otto and Martha Solberg
What nursing school did dad attend and where specifically was it located?
Alexian Brothers School of Nursing in Elk Grove Village, IL
This rank is signified by a silver eagle with a shield on its chest holding an olive branch and arrows in its talons. The answer must be 3 words.
Full Bird Colonel
When Alyce was moved by music, she did 2 things. Show us those 2 things.
Arm motion and tsss sound
WCOW, the local radio station, had a live show on Saturday mornings. What was it called?
Open Mike
Dad had a cherished photo hanging in the hall of him and the person that led a famous invasion at Normandy. Who was that person?
5 Star General Omar Bradley
Harold Bonsack went to a men's camp every summer that still exists today. Where did he go and where is it located?
Camp American Legion in Tomahawk, WI