1962
This young pilot took a voyage flight over central Illinois, specifically Stark county in pursuit of his future bride.
Who is Marvin Leman?
When my child or grandchild is in need of this essential piece of equipment, I willing pass mine down (I kinda like to get a new one).
What is a vehicle?
This is the one candy this grandma ALWAYS has to distribute to my grandchildren.
What are gummy bears?
The color of Grandma Leman's wedding dress.
What is pale blue?
I received a wedding proposal at the kitchen table over a bowl of cereal from Grandpa Leman.
Who is Kara Jane?
The price of gas per gallon in 1962.
What is 31 cents?
The weight of the largest bass I ever caught on Leman vacation one year. It was so large it pulled ME into the water.
What is a 6 pound bass?
Don't go outside without this important toiletry.
What is cotton?
Grandpa Leman's best man.
Who is Doug Moser?
I was so upset that my sister was getting married, I tried to drive him off (by backing into his car).
Who is Joan Louise?
This foreign enemy set up missile launches on the island of Cuba to prepare an attack against the United States.
What is the Soviet Union?
My mother didn't have to worry about me being born in the car because I was born in this convenient location.
What is home?
My toddler rescued me when this animal entered our home.
What is a mouse?
Grandma's close friend and cousin for all her life even to this day who stood by her as her maid of honor.
Who is Delores Duckworth?
I'm the only female descendent of Grandpa and Grandma Leman born in the month of August.
Who is Infant Daughter?
Astronaut John Glen was the first American sent into orbit on February 20, 1962 in the Friendship 7 Mercury Capsule launched from this location.
What is Cape Canaveral, Florida?
I don't considered this an essential article of clothing when driving to town, getting groceries and volunteering as an escort at Proctor Hospital.
What are shoes?
When I was born, my parents did not have this modern day convenience in our home.
What is indoor plumbing?
While the average temperature in central Illinois ranges in the 30s during the month of December, this temperature was very unusual for December 2, 1962.
What is the 60s?
I graduated high school with a little extra help from crutches.
Who is Mitchell Jon?
Dr. John W. Mauchly predicted on November 2,1962 that everyone would be walking around with this within a decade.
What is a personalized computer?
One of the most unique snacks I have hidden under my car seat through the years.
What is Angel Food Cake?
I once ate too much of this food item and vomitted it up through my nose.
What is butter?
While I didn't own it myself (I shared it with my sister), I drove my lovely bride away in this beauty of a car.
an Aqua and Cream Ford
Teen pregnancy rates increased when I became pregnant with my firstborn.
Who is Dawn Lucille?