Donnamy Steele – Dirt Poor

April 22, 2019May 1, 2019

Let’s Enjoy Eating: A Recipe to Good Research

Murray, Mary B. “Let’s Enjoy Eating.” The Wesson Oil and Snowdrift People, 1932. Carolyn Sheppard Price Home Economics Teaching Materials, 1632.0002, 53-115, 03.

The “Let’s Enjoy Eating” recipe pamphlet by Mary B. Murray, published in 1932 by the Wesson Oil and Snowdrift people, gives the reader an insight into the lifestyle of a woman in the 1930s. The introduction by “Dr. Walter H. Eddy, Ph. D, Director of Bureau of Foods, Sanitation and Health, Good Housekeeping

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April 22, 2019

Burly “BB” Bascum Norris

Fire Chief BB Norris standing in front of the Andalusia Fire Department with fellow firefighters.

Burly “BB” Bascum Norris was born in Andalusia, Alabama, on October 11, 1922, and passed away on May 26, 2001. BB held many roles in his life of 79 years. He was a fireman, fire chief, WWII veteran, father, brother, and my great-grandfather. He spent many years of his life at the Andalusia Fire Department in Andalusia, Alabama, where he retired from his duties as Fire Chief in 1982.

April 22, 2019April 24, 2019

A History of Hometown Heroes

Every child knows the thrill of seeing a great red firetruck flying to its next urgent destination. The flashing lights, the glistening red exterior, and the piercing sound that comes in waves is enough to draw attention. Burly “BB” Bascum Norris was one of the many children in the world who were fascinated by fire trucks and the life of a fireman. Continue reading “A History of Hometown Heroes”

April 18, 2019April 24, 2019

Getting to Know BB Norris

My great grandfather was one of the many children who spent their early years during one of the United States’ most difficult times. Adults were not the only people who suffered during the Great Depression. It’s hard to think of children suffering, especially when they are your great grandfather, but when I close my eyes, I imagine scenes like this: Continue reading “Getting to Know BB Norris”