Blandinsville, Ill., Christmas 1955. Who ever heard of a candlelight dinner during the day?

The local paper would print a news story of our visit and at the end it would read, "and everyone had a good time." 
I think the reporters were telling the truth.

Grandmother always had devotional books at the table. Silent witnesses to subsequent generations and one that continues to this very day. View full size.
Blandinsville, Ill., Christmas 1955. Who ever heard of a candlelight dinner during the day? The local paper would print a news story of our visit and at the end it would read, "and everyone had a good time." I think the reporters were telling the truth. Grandmother always had devotional books at the table. Silent witnesses to subsequent generations and one that continues to this very day. | Click image for Comments. | Home | Browse All Photos