American Legacies Organization, Inc.

By Sandy Williams Driver

(Disclaimer: At American Legacies we strive to preserve the "old" language and spelling that stories are submitted with. Although they appear wrong to us now, this is from ages gone by.)

The image above is of an original Nickledeon Machine

I have a vague recollection of the times back in the early 1950's, when my brother and I would get to ride a train around 700 miles from our home in Pennsylvania to Chicago, without a parent or guardian to watch over us.

I was a very young boy at the time. I don't exactly remember how old I was when our train rides stopped, but I would guess they stopped when I was around 8 years old. The only reason I gave that age as a stopping point is because by the time I turned 10, we moved away from Pennsylvania.

Please read these directions and explanations first.

Boiling: Everything should be gently boiled, rather than boiled fast, in order to be tender. The water should never be allowed to stop boiling before the article is done. The kettle should be kept covered, merely raising the cover to remove the scum. When more water is needed always use boiling water, adding cold water will ruin anything.

March 2, 1944 - The Academy awards are presented for the first time, as a variety show. Hosted by Jack Benny, the ceremony took place at Graumans Chinese Theater in Los Angeles. The program was broadcast locally, due to a lack of national interest. Awards were presented to Bing Crosby, best actor for his male lead in the picture Going My Way, which won best film. Ingrid Bergman won best actress for her performance in Gaslight.

By: Connie Sychowski

© September 2003

Part1

Indian Roots

Legend has it that most of the women in my family were Cherokee. Tracing them has proved almost impossible. Any idea as to the origin of the first name Armieo? My great-great grandmother Armieo Lowe was born 1812 in N.C. Family called her Anny or Anna.

Rita

Reply

Comments and Requests from Grandma's Kitchen

I tried the Carmel or (Caramel) Cake and Icing! It is fabulous! The only change I will make on the next cake, is to double the icing. The icing covered between layers and on top. It was so good I needed more of that great Carmel Icing.

Rita

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Thanks to:

Tammy Fairbanks for her question.

Reenactment of the Battle of Resaca

Annual Observance

Third Weekend in May

On the actual battle site in Resaca, GA

Saturday and Sunday

Question from Jennifer:
Entertainment

Prior to the invention of television, or at least it's appearance in the common household, what was a typical source of entertainment for a family in the evening? And what would children typically do, whereas these days they may be playing video games?

Response from Tom:

Douthitt, Harry (Family)