It’s marvelous to see the Wallets returning to their roots. During the Gasoline Alley heyday during the Depression, a lot of comic strip characters regularly tapped in to their faith. During the Depression, the town closest to the farm where my mother grew up – decided that – in order to get a little extra cash to keep up their streets – they would sell an additional city license plate. The plate didn’t cost much – just $5 – but that was a lot of money for most people. So my grandparents and their neighbors each chipped in 50 cents per family and paid for one plate between. So the neighbors had to coordinate when they were going to use the plate to go in to town. The plate was tied to back of their cars, buggies, wagons, etc., with a thin rope. When one family returned from town, they would hang the plate on the next neighbor’s mailbox. Mail carriers never moved the community city license plate. Town council knew everyone was going that – but never raised a fuss – so long as they had the $5 to the plate. During that time, most of the newer church buildings had been built near the outskirts of town – but some of the older churches were right in the middle of town. so the town council declared ALL of the churches to be OUTSIDE the city limits. In those days, they believed that the more people who were in church and praying about the national situation, everyone would be better off in the long run! In those days most of the newspapers had a Daily Devotional corner – all of the pastors in town would take a turn, studying a specific Bible verse for the day and offering a prayer based on the lesson in that verse (or verses).. I guess that’s why they called them the greatest generation! Nearly everyone took time to look out for their family, friends and neighbors.
Gweedo -it's legal here- Murray about 1 month ago
Walt is truly a thankful and appreciative man.
snsurone76 about 1 month ago
Those lamp bases look like they have eyes! I wonder if they “see” all that’s going on here.
LoisG Premium Member about 1 month ago
It’s marvelous to see the Wallets returning to their roots. During the Gasoline Alley heyday during the Depression, a lot of comic strip characters regularly tapped in to their faith. During the Depression, the town closest to the farm where my mother grew up – decided that – in order to get a little extra cash to keep up their streets – they would sell an additional city license plate. The plate didn’t cost much – just $5 – but that was a lot of money for most people. So my grandparents and their neighbors each chipped in 50 cents per family and paid for one plate between. So the neighbors had to coordinate when they were going to use the plate to go in to town. The plate was tied to back of their cars, buggies, wagons, etc., with a thin rope. When one family returned from town, they would hang the plate on the next neighbor’s mailbox. Mail carriers never moved the community city license plate. Town council knew everyone was going that – but never raised a fuss – so long as they had the $5 to the plate. During that time, most of the newer church buildings had been built near the outskirts of town – but some of the older churches were right in the middle of town. so the town council declared ALL of the churches to be OUTSIDE the city limits. In those days, they believed that the more people who were in church and praying about the national situation, everyone would be better off in the long run! In those days most of the newspapers had a Daily Devotional corner – all of the pastors in town would take a turn, studying a specific Bible verse for the day and offering a prayer based on the lesson in that verse (or verses).. I guess that’s why they called them the greatest generation! Nearly everyone took time to look out for their family, friends and neighbors.
eced52 about 1 month ago
Amen.
iggyman about 1 month ago
God loves knee-mail!
Darryl Heine about 1 month ago
Unless you are using FOREVER postage stamps!
davidf42 about 1 month ago
Very nice! Thank you, Jim!
rondm66 about 1 month ago
Use the extra money to buy cat food.
BlitzMcD about 1 month ago
And a most resounding amen to that!
GaryCooper about 1 month ago
And with a free cat to top it off.
Honorable Mention In The Banjo Toss Premium Member about 1 month ago
Scancarelli draws cats so well that it makes me want to go get one.
oakie817 about 1 month ago
amen
Brian Premium Member about 1 month ago
Walt gives thanks for the terrifying, near-fatal experience that allowed him to graft $500 from the insurance company.
catmom1360 about 1 month ago
What is the meaning of the fraction?
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] about 1 month ago
Cats are supreme butter-upperers