Living Family Archive

Mary Dumase’s house

Stories set here

Seven Children, Shared Adventures, and Sisterly MischiefDiana remembers Iris cutting hair, Bernie rescuing her from punishment and playing records, and Bob driving four younger sisters to school and building an igloo with Billy Johnson. Carol served as a second mother, led 4-H meetings, and accompanied Diana to the State Fair. Dee was a card-playing companion and peacekeeper. Diana and Barb shared sleeping space, television suppers, prank calls, forbidden games, and adventures with Carol’s car. Family outings included the drive-in, ice cream, carnival rides, and drag races.

Events here

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Carol’s car rolls downhill
Diana forgot the emergency brake. The car rolled into a neighbor’s yard and stopped against a tree without a dent; Diana never told.

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