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In Spite of the hard ships, heartaches, and fears; there were many things to help people cope and get through these desperate times. There was a closer contact with family, relatives, friends and neighbors. There was more concern and leaning on each other.
On warm summer nights, everyone sat out on their porches so there was constant chatter back and forth and across from the porches, and walking back and forth.
Only one neighbor had a radio. Their name was Brown, and they were so nice as to put the radio by the open door when there was going to be a special event, such as a prize fight. Crowds gathered from far and wide, and even though it faded and there was static, everyone was thrilled.
Then there was the loud whistle of the popcorn man pushing his cart. The smell of that popcorn filling the air could never be matched.
Neighbors got together more for a cup of coffee and a little gossip and this was a welcome break from the grinding chores. Everyone did more visiting. You didn’t need a special invitation, so you never knew who would be stopping by just to talk or play some games or listen to the Victrola.