ing my childhood was 9:00 because we always knew how early we had to get up the next day.
6) What was the most exciting childhood event? Most boring?
I think that the most exciting event in my childhood was in 1932 when our parents brought us to the World’s Fair in Tunbridge. I remember having a terrible a terrible stomachache from eating so much of that delicious food. As far as boredom goes, there was absolutely no time for it. We spent every moment not in school working. Boredom was not tolerated by our parents.
7) What did you do with your leisure time?
There was very little leisure time, but what leisure time we did have was spent with the neighbor kids, playing baseball, going swimming, stuff like that.
8) How did your family celebrate holidays?
Easter and Christmas were the most important holidays in our family. The mornings of those days were spent in church and reading the Bible. Family would often come to visit f
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