Okay, how do I "log in?" I replied to my Son's note, but it wanted me to log in...I'm just a simple ol' Iowa boy...grew up seven miles from the Missouri line, so you'll have to "Show Me."
What a wonderful tribute to Seymour. I used to love visiting my grandmother there in the summer. She had a water pump in the backyard and we would prime and pump away. She had a big garden in the backyard and kept chickens and we kids would feed them and collect eggs. She tried to teach me how to drive stick one year in her old Chevy. We drove down around the Square ..stalling and lurching and laughing. I still have the kewpie doll I won at the Carnival back in 1960 when I was 12. Great little town. Thanks for writing Richard! Barbara Mores Johnson.
Thank you, Barb! The Mores name is still revered among old timers in Seymour. Some even believe the only reason your dad gave me a job is because I was from Seymour. Given my almost complete lack of experience and/or ability that was probably true. Have enjoyed reconnecting with Alan, Steve, Michelle and lately Herb. Hope our paths cross yet this summer.
What a warm and insightful column from what was obviously a wonderful visit back in your ol' hometown, Richard. I don't think I ever understood that it was probably the Seymour connection that took you to Harlan to work for the Mores family; Leo Mores was, like you, a Seymour guy, right? I've always liked Seymour, except for one thing. Years ago, I wrote a great new town slogan for the folks there, and they've ignored it ever since: "Seymour? We've seen less!"
Thanks, Chuck. The Seymour connection didn’t hurt, but what took me to Harlan was that I needed a job and Leo had one! And, too bad on Seymour for not acknowledging your slogan suggestion. Would have made great tag line for a tourism pitch. Perhaps gotten a grant from the Development Commission and changed history. Who knows, maybe there’d be a casino there now.
Small town stories are always great! Thanks Richard!
Okay, how do I "log in?" I replied to my Son's note, but it wanted me to log in...I'm just a simple ol' Iowa boy...grew up seven miles from the Missouri line, so you'll have to "Show Me."
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Need to get back there, I think it has been 25 years. Thanks for the great post.
What a wonderful tribute to Seymour. I used to love visiting my grandmother there in the summer. She had a water pump in the backyard and we would prime and pump away. She had a big garden in the backyard and kept chickens and we kids would feed them and collect eggs. She tried to teach me how to drive stick one year in her old Chevy. We drove down around the Square ..stalling and lurching and laughing. I still have the kewpie doll I won at the Carnival back in 1960 when I was 12. Great little town. Thanks for writing Richard! Barbara Mores Johnson.
Thank you, Barb! The Mores name is still revered among old timers in Seymour. Some even believe the only reason your dad gave me a job is because I was from Seymour. Given my almost complete lack of experience and/or ability that was probably true. Have enjoyed reconnecting with Alan, Steve, Michelle and lately Herb. Hope our paths cross yet this summer.
What a warm and insightful column from what was obviously a wonderful visit back in your ol' hometown, Richard. I don't think I ever understood that it was probably the Seymour connection that took you to Harlan to work for the Mores family; Leo Mores was, like you, a Seymour guy, right? I've always liked Seymour, except for one thing. Years ago, I wrote a great new town slogan for the folks there, and they've ignored it ever since: "Seymour? We've seen less!"
Thanks, Chuck. The Seymour connection didn’t hurt, but what took me to Harlan was that I needed a job and Leo had one! And, too bad on Seymour for not acknowledging your slogan suggestion. Would have made great tag line for a tourism pitch. Perhaps gotten a grant from the Development Commission and changed history. Who knows, maybe there’d be a casino there now.
love this!
A wonderful story. It is likely there is a plethora of Iowa small towns resembling this history.
Scott—You’re spot on. For fun Google “Old Settlers Iowa” and see how many towns pop up.
😎 History. A few decades past my U of Iowa days good friends ended up as teachers in Seymour 👍🏽🎉