A History of Wisconsin Rapids – A Conversation with John Billings (51 Min) Produced in 2003 – Sponsored by – South Wood County Historical Corporation

Contents:
John was born on July 21, 1910 (Age 92 at the time of this interview)
His memories include years at Howe School and High School, as well as his classmate Philleo Nash, etc.
Started employment at Consolidated Papers (Finishing Room). Joined the Postal Service in November in November of 1929 as a Mall Carrier
Married Hazel Love in 1934 – Lived Upstairs Across from the Witter’s (SWCHC Building)
Talks about the Mail Service (walking 17 miles daily), Their social life, etc.
Riding the Street Car to the baseball park at Port Edwards/Nekoosa
Life and Shopping Experiences of the 1930s
His First Car (1951)
How He (We) Miss All of the Small Shops and Friendliness
Wisconsin Valley Creamery and the 1929 Depression
The War Years and Rationing, Preway and the S & S Clothing Factory
California Trip in 1951 (No Interstate Highways Etc.)
Final Postal Position – Supervisor

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