From: Karen COLE Correll ('55)

Sandstorm Extra that might be political

Re: Political ? Extra

Re: Free Lunch

I feel the need to respond to the "Free lunch" topic. 

My father-in-law was a prolific writer, and an amazing man. At
100 years of age, he threw out the first pitch at the Mariner's
game, only took vitamins, walked every day, and wrote little
stories of his life to over 100 relatives. 

I asked him one time why he didn't write more about the
depression, as I was interested in how they coped with their
daily lives, but also the lives of everyday people. He responded
that he had to go on welfare a few days, and was deeply ashamed.
This man lined up his farm machinery to give the bank to repay a
seed loan, and brought his family to Spokane. He sold wood and
apples on one street corner, while Bing Crosby sang on another.
Anyway, welfare at that time consisted of digging ditches all day
for a day's food for his family. He said there were many men who
stood around talking rather than working. It seems the system
hasn't changed all that much, people working to pay for others.
The point I'm making is, people do need help and there are always
those who take advantage. 

The end of my story is, they moved to Ellensburg where they felt
they had reached the "Land of plenty" for a farmer. This talented
man had a genius IQ, and there wasn't anything he couldn't do,
and do well. I so admired and loved him.

Merry Christmas to all, and don't ever forget the reason for the
season.

-Karen COLE Correll ('55) ~ Nine Mile Falls, WA
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