The second Monroe related paper I found was a receipt from Howard Griffin, Inc. with my Dad's name on it! Mom and Dad weren't even married yet! I wonder if they were dating and Granddad just had his daughter's boyfriend take a repair to Monroe for him! Dad lived there at the time.

Front of Shirt Back of Shirt I found a couple of shirts last week in a shop on Trenton Street, and they brought back a flood of memories. This one was probably the most meaningful to me. That TV jingle will pop into the head of most everyone who grew up in Monroe, including me! … Continue reading Howard Griffin Land O’ Toys →