I thought I'd revisit each generation of the family for awhile to get my routine going again. Various plans are slowing down research efforts. This should allow m to get back in the swing of things.
Gen 1:
Hugh C. PRALL: [1918-2007] Pop was born and raised in Indianapolis. He played amateur basketball and met my mother while coaching a basketball program at Rhodius Park on the West side. My parents were married in 1940. They moved to Elizabeth Street on the far east side during the late 40s. After working for his father-in-law and at the Naval Ordinance Plant, Pop opened his own tool and die shop, Van All Tool and Die. A move to the suburbs in Warren Township came in 1963.
Pop sold out to his business partner in 1976 and Mom packed up for Bonita Springs, FL Pop was a member of Kiwanis for awhile, played a rare game of golf and bowled on occasion. He had a very dry sense of humor and was extremely devoted to Mom. Oddly, Pop would not fly commercially, but was more than willing to fly with one of his buddies who owned a Cesna.
Ruth McHugh: [1921-2000] Mom was an A student and gave up a scholarship to Earlham College to get married. She was also an athlete - Lacross, swimming and softball were her primary sports. Her family home was across the street from Rhodius Park. Mom ran the office for her father's business for awhile. Later on she would volunteer at Community Hospital, become a fanatical bowler [3-4 leagues a week] and take up golf. Mom had a wide circle of friends from bowling and other activities. She was active in the PTA when I was in grade school. Artistic, great sense of humor, and it was said by one of my cousins that she could take the bus downtown and learn the life history of the person next to her along the way.
Both are missed very much!
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