Lila Lambert
also written Lila Lambert (now Becker in the book
Biography
Signed the autograph-book verse about writing with a monkey's tail. Identified as now Becker. Carol's close friend from grade school through high school and still at the time of writing. They shared church attendance, Luther League membership, and Friday-night school sports outings.
Timeline
Fifth and sixth grade
Carol keeps a class autograph book
Class autograph books were popular during these grades. Carol's surviving book contains verses from family and friends.
Carol's ChapterFriday nights during high school
Friday-night football and basketball games together
Carol and Lila attended all the Friday-night high school football and basketball games together. Their team was the Moline Maroons; home football games were at Browning Field and home basketball games at Wharton Field House.
Carol's Chapter
Stories mentioning Lila
- Names and Verses Tucked AwayCarol invites comparison of family signatures and recalls Bernie's report that Dad's birth certificate spelled his name Floyde, leaving the reason uncertain. She still keeps her grade-school autograph book and shares playful verses and coded messages written by family and friends.
- Friday-Night Games with a Dear FriendCarol recalls doing almost everything with Lila Lambert (now Becker) from grade school through high school, including attending the same church and its Luther League youth program. Their friendship continued into the time of writing. They attended Friday-night football and basketball games to support the Moline Maroons, whose rivals included East Moline and Rock Island. Home games took place at Browning Field and Wharton Field House. Carol humorously describes basketball's popularity by saying someone had to die before a reserved seat became available.
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