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So much to learn!

Love

Where did Bryce and Mary Lou meet?

Castleton High School (music room?). Mary Lou did piano accompaniment for Bryce. This is a story or "lore" heard at one time. 

Bryce and Mary Lou got married on August 3rd. But what anniversary would ha

Wedding date August 3, 1950 - 75th Anniversary

Which siblings got married in the same month he/she was born?

Sharon in the month of June. Mari Ann in the month of December. 

Which sibling met their spouse at Camp Mabry?

Mari Ann. Camp Mabry is a military base in Austin, TX. 

Which two siblings had their first date with the person they eventually mar

Mike (Connie) and Tony (Cindy) at basketball homecoming. They also got married in the same month of July. 


Old History

What are the first names of Mary Lou's parents and Bryce's parents?

Thomas and Amelia "Millie" (Mary Lou) and Vernon and Neita (Bryce)

Where did Mary Lou and Bryce grow up?

Castleton, KS (Mary Lou) and McWillie, OK (Bryce)

Not really a pet, but what animal did Bryce's grandpa buy for him?

A calf and he put a gunny sack on calf's head in the back seat of the car to get it home. 

When Grandpa White would "disappear" Mary Lou would find him doing what?

In a shed listening to a baseball game on the radio. 

We all know Bryce could sing! But did you know he could.....

Tap Dance


Food

Every year at Christmas, what cookie did Grandma White bake?

Peppernuts or Pfeffernusse

When Mary Lou fried chicken, what piece did Bryce like to eat?

The "Neck". Bryce said "Because that was the only piece of chicken left!"

What was the traditional birthday cake for siblings in the Hedrick family?

Chocolate sheet cake in 9x13 pan. 

What did Bryce make on Sat. or Sun. night while everyone got ready for bed?

Popcorn


Jobs

Can you name at least four jobs Bryce had to supplement income?

Milked Cows, Janitor at the Bank, Methodist Church, and Post Office, Wheat loading on train boxcars. 

Where did Bryce grill steaks for an extra job?

"The Top Hat" in Salina, KS

Which congressman did Bryce cook a steak for?

Bob Dole

The Hedricks moved to Pretty Prairie in 1963, what store did Bryce open?

Grocery Store. "Sugar Wars". Sugar cost 65-75 cents per 5 lb bag. Bryce and a competing grocer would go in their cars to get sugar and sell it from their trunk back in Pretty Prairie! Sugar prices went up due to U.S. banning imports from Cuba following the 1959 Cuban Revolution. 

What year did Mary Lou start selling Avon?

The year after Kevin went to Kindergarten 1976. 


Music

The Quiet Place Singers was as singing group formed in what year?

1970

Which two siblings were members of The Quiet Place Singers?

Mike and Jane

What is the title on the cover of the Quiet Place Singers album?

"His Love to Share"

What instrument did Mary Lou play?

Piano

Bryce played french horn in band. List the instrument for all 10 siblings.

Sharon - french horn

Susan - drums

Mike - trombone

Jane - oboe

Tony - baritone

Cindy - trumpet then french horn

Pat - drums

Rosemary - saxophone

Mari Ann - clarinet

Kevin - tuba

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