Al and Jean
It is at this church sponsored Thanksgiving single adult activity in Manhattan (142 West 81st Street) Al meets his choice companion for the first time.
(Dance) P.27 (He introduced himself as Albert Woodhouse and then said “but everyone calls me Woody”. From then on she called him Woody.
Not having much money after getting married Al took this job working night shift at a Service Station while trying to stay awake
Pumping Gas
What Sesame Street character would best remind us of Alberts father:
A)Bert B) Ernie C) Cookie Monster D) Elmo
B) Ernie (Ernest Woodhouse)
Kim cut his leg wide open while living across the street from the church on W 81st street dancing around holding this in his hand.
A razor blade.
This food became an addiction over the years for Albert S. which developed in his younger days when he would stop and buy this treat for pennies on his way to school.
Licorice.
How many LDS missions did Al and Jean serve together?
Two - Oakland and NYC (Geneology)
Which borough of NYC was Al’s first residence: A) Manhattan B) Brooklyn C) Queens D) Bronx E) Staten Island.
(B) (Bayridge 5516-6th ave.)
The numbers 5-21-31 has great significance for Albert S and his posterity.
What are 5 children, 21 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.
Even with financial struggles Al and Jean always managed to have this every Christmas.
Presents for the children and wonderful Christmas celebrations.
This childhood friend worked with Al at the Drug Store and tried to kiss one of the cute girl store clerks: A) Jack Sprat B) Sammy Six Toes C) Halley Sleeman D) Snooker.
A) Jack Sprat
Al attributes this as the deciding factor that swayed Jean into knowing he was the man she would marry when they first met.
His shiney shoes p.28.
This is the year Big Al heads off to The Big Apple after receiving sponsorship from a relative (Frank Kulig) and then receiving his green card with permanent residence status in USA.
1949
This was the beloved first name of Al’s mother.
Agnes.
While living on Riverside Drive, their little son Scott came up with this whopper of a story to tell his parents about how he lost his shoe down the local street drain.
Claims the wind blew it off the curb while removing a rock out of his shoe.
Al never forgot this school project after all these years: A) A car made in wood class which won class derby B) His science experiment gone wrong C) A knitted pair of socks D) An art collage that was honoured by being displayed all school year.
C) A knitted pair of socks .
In this romantic date, Al took Jean to Radio City Music Hall to see this movie which theme song also bears the same name as the movie and was special to them over their years together.
(My Foolish Heart……Dana Andrews, Susan Hayward).
Al was ordained a High Priest by this general authority who later served as prophet.
Harold B. Lee.
Although joining the church in Scotland, this family member never gave up smoking his pipe and enjoying a glass of beer: A) Thomas Dalgleish (Grandfather) B) Uncle Thomas Dalgleish C) Robert Woodhouse (Grandfather) D) David George Dalgleish (Great Grandfather).
(A) P.8
While living in Washington Heights what did the boys use to patch up the hole they put in the bathroom door chasing Kim into the bathroom with the door slamming against a broom handle causing the hole?
Toilet paper and paint.
There was no more foolery in school for Albert S. at the end of his fifth grade year because of this memorable decision by the school board as a result of his continuous laughing fits he had with his friend “Red Lack” during classes.
Had to repeat the 5th grade. p9.
On Al’s birthday in 1950 Jean gave him this birthday present that he could wear?
Western style sport shirt with a nice note.
(Dear Woody,I hope you may have more happiness in the years to come, even to surpass the happiness the past years have brought you. And may all your dreams and plans come true, because I can't think ofa more thoughtful, nicer, or more deserving person. Feb 21, 1950. Love Jean)
The first Manhattan apartment rental was at 118 Riverside Drive where Al did some cleaning to help reduce this amount for monthly rent.
$75.
By practicing these two professions in Yorkshire England, Albert’s Grandfather (Robert Woodhouse) supported many weary feet and fed his family.
Shoemaker and Farmer.
Kim and Keith Sang in the Metropolitan Opera for several years. Name (2) operas they performed in.
Carmen, Tosca, Pagliacci, Hansel and Gretel, La Boheme, Cavalleria Rusticana.
Jack Sprat, Halley Sleeman, Snooker and Sammy Six Toes were childhood boyfriends that all got together weekly for this fun activity.
DANCES..... at the Avalon, The Jube and later the “Over 20 Club” After learning the two step from Jack Sprat’s sister.