Walking to/from elementary school it was necessary to cross railroad tracks. Parents had drilled into us that we ALWAYS stop, look both directions before taking our first step across. And, of course, NEVER begin until the ‘gate’ was up once again. We were to never cross those tracks anywhere but the sidewalk which ran parallel to a street heavy with traffic. A convenience store was right by the tracks, on the corner. A few blocks further up the tracks was an old country store which sold penny candy. Walking home we’d stop at the convenience store and by the time we arrived at the old country store, the soda would be gone. Then it was time for a piece of candy :-)
School’s beverages were milk, orange juice, water. There was no tea, coffee, or sodas. The teacher’s lounge might have included a vending machine, but uncertain of that. No gum chewing in any class or you might find yourself wearing it on your nose.
We had Christmas plays and assemblies. When living in the country with a much smaller school, do remember we attended several live Nativities for several years. The Pledge and The Lord’s Prayer were recited each morning at the start of the school day.
Sure screwed you up big time.
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I’m waiting for the 50’s to come ‘round again.
Won’t be too much longer-—MAGA!
Did you place pennies on the railroad track in order to flatten them?
My sons did-—and I was horrified.
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Nice.
My 1st grade walk was across a 5 lane highway. Gas Station on the other side. Old place with a cooler. I do remember wearing a bright yellow rain coat and hat on stormy days.
Some days just stick with you. I was 5 and the only kid in class that could count to 100. I would come home and was allowed an ice cream treat.
Tonka trucks came out as I had a sand place for me to play.
Parents were working. Life was good
Hemingway would have been proud.