Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Dolph and me...about 1957

These pictures are from old slides.  They were probably taken after we were married (Oct. 1957). They were taken at Dolph's folks place on O'Neil Street in Lebanon.

May was sewing a button on Dolph's shirt sleeve (and I was learning how!)
We were on our way to a dance job...probably New Year's Eve...as I don't think the band dressed quite so formally for other occassions. We loved New Year's Eve dances because everybody wanted a live band and we got paid more. Dolph thinks it was $75. On regular weekends he made $25 to $35 a night depending on the length of the job. We usually had to drive 2 or 3 hours each way plus a 4 or 5 hour job.
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  1. Karen K.August 22, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    THANK YOU! These are awesome pics--do you have a lot of pics made from slides? I want copies!!! I love the pic of you two sleeping--you look so beautiful in it. :) I always think of Grandma Lundholm when I see polka dots. Maybe that's why I love them so much. And $25-35/night + driving? Times they have a changed!

    Thank you again. I love this post! More, more...

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  2. Emily DSeptember 8, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    It's really fun to see you and grandpa when you were my age! Sounds like a pretty fun night life! I bet you were so proud of grandpa when he'd be up on that stage. ;)

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