Growing Up Along Route 66 in 1950's Missouri
This is a delightful book filled with anecdotes about life in a small town in the 1950's. Remember when:- Kids rode their bikes all over town
- Members of the opposite sex had "Cooties"
- Students got their vaccinations at school
- To research a subject you used the Encyclopedia
- Some teachers resorted to paddling to keep kids in line
- Gas for your vehicle was filled by the attendant who also would sell you needed repairs for the car
Lessons for Life
Small town living gave DeWayne many lessons that were to last throughout his life. Some of these included a strong work ethic built while working in the family chicken hatchery, a church community that is a big part of every day life, and a large family that looked out for each other.
DeWayne's father also gained some great insights from his father who was a rather quiet man, but taught through his examples.
A job at a gas station on Route 66 was also full of lots of humorous incidents and some good life lessons.
DeWayne's father also gained some great insights from his father who was a rather quiet man, but taught through his examples.
A job at a gas station on Route 66 was also full of lots of humorous incidents and some good life lessons.
Humorous Incidents
There are many humorous incidents scattered throughout the book as DeWayne gives us a glimpse into his childhood. Here are just few of the many you won't want to miss.
- Cow Patty Softball
- Mishap while fishing in frozen pond
- Church organist falling asleep when time to play
- Mishaps at the service station on Route 66
So, if you are looking for a walk down memory lane and you want to read a book that is sometimes humorous, sometimes sad, but always realistic be sure to pick up "Will that be Regular or Ethyl?".
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