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The cab stand was a popular place for who?
Papa
What is a popular soda that helps with all ailments? Ex. stomach pain, flu, headache,
Ginger Ale, Red Rock
Who drove a gold Grand Prix?
Papa AKA Wayne
Where is Granddaddy (James Hughey) born and Grandma Ethel born?
Granddaddy Virgil South Carolina near Greenwood South Carolina
Grandma Ethel Augusta, GA
What would your mama say if you were crying?
"Stop crying before I give you something to cry about!" OR Fix your face before I fix it for you!"
Grandma Ethel
What will get you cussed out at any family event when you enter the room?
Walking in and not speaking!
Who worked at these restaurants...Doby's, Varsity?
Grandma AKA Hazel
How many generations lived at 776 Kings Grant?
4
What would you mama say when you would ask for food while out?
"We got food at home!" You got McDonald's money!"
Nannie held community meetings at her house. Answer the following questions about the meetings:
1. What type of event was it?
2. Who attended?
3. What type of food was prepared?
2. Only ladies and children; no men 3. Full Sunday course meal
What does it mean if your hand is itching?
You bout to get some money!!!
Who gave out quarters in medicine bottles every Christmas to Wayne's offspring's?
Big Daddy AKA Clarence
Who worked at Martinizing Dry Cleaners and owned a home on 543 Dollar Mill Road?
Aunt Jackie
Complete the sentence, "Stop all that crying..."
Before I give you something to cry about!"
Who had a four (4) bedroom 2 and half bathroom, laundry room project on Linden Ave?
Granddaddy James
When a pastor says this, "Let me just say this," What's the first thing somebody in the congregation says?
"Take your time."
Who served in the military, the army branch, during World War 2 1939-1945?
What are three (3) traditions that Nannie did for her grandkids on Easter, Christmas and New Years?
1. Easter-She had Easter baskets on the table for all her grandkids.
2. Christmas-Stocking with fruit in it.
3. New Years-Attended church
Complete the sentence, "I hope you know your school work...
"Like you know them songs!"
How many kids did Nannie have? Name them. How old was Papa when his father died and what is his name?
1. Seven (7) 2. Vick, Aunt Dee Dee, Aunt Dean, Ray and Robert, Aunt Gayle, Papa 3. 4 months, Coy Smith
Complete this saying, "First giving ____ to God, who is the _____ of my life, I'd like to say I'm glad to be in the _____ of the Lord one mo' time. Cause he brought me from a _____long _____. I coulda been dead, sleeping in my _____, but God is _____ all the _____, and all the ______
First giving honor to God, who is the head of my life, I'd like to say I'm glad to be in the house, of the Lord one mo' time. Cause he brought me from a mighty long way. I coulda been dead, sleeping in my grave, but God is good, all the time, and all the time God is good.
Who served the community by keeping kids for $1 a day, braided people hair and did not get accepted into a business school because of the color of her skin?
Grandmama Ethel
Name Granddaddy Coy sisters and how many brothers did he have?
Lillie and Mother Dear; 5 brothers
Complete the sentence, "When we get in this store...
"Don't touch nothing, don't ask for nothing!"