Fendley Cassette 2, Side 2
Media
Part of Interview: Fendley Brothers
Title
Fendley Cassette 2, Side 2
Source
Fendley Brothers Interview
Date
1988-08-28
Description
Cassette 2
Side 2
00:21: As boys they did odd chores for $0.05 to $0.10. Ten cents could go a long way in those days. One could buy candy at the Boggs or Smith stores, or go to see movies at the YMCA.
1:55: Megginson asks the brothers to give their recollections of the Boggs and Smith stores. The Smith store did not carry as much stock as the Boggs store. At the Boggs store individuals could keep a running account of purchases that could be paid a later dates.
3:50: The interviewees other siblings were: Ruth, Glenn, Nel (Al or Allie?), and Joe. Ruth worked at Clemson Extension with Mr. G.H. Aull.
7:00: Clothes--boy's cloths were store-bought, while girl's cloths often had to be handmade.
7:53: The conversation moves back toward local establishments. Mr. Boggs was tolerant of debt. He never charged interest and was considered a very good man. The Fendley family found themselves in serious debt to Mr. Boggs at one point, but he never forced the issue and allowed them to pay it off on their own time.
11:09: The drugstore was a popular hangout. The establishment served Coca-Cola, sandwiches, and ice-cream. One brother can remember Mr. McCollum, who ran the drugstore. School supplies could also be purchased there.
12:40: The brothers' employment in the post World War II years consisted of: textile worker, maintenance man/service station owner, and textiles/mail carrier.
14:04: Megginson poses a question: Who were their favorite adults? In general the boys liked to sit around and listen to the "old folks" talk. Charlie Bennett was a name they mention. He would take them hunting and fishing. Everyone in the community was friendly and neighborly.
16:30: Calhoun was much more appealing to women: the first choice of the local girl's was always Clemson College cadets.
17:03: Megginson's grandmother Smith ran a boarding house. He is interested to know if the brothers ever met any out-of- towners there. Most visitors to Calhoun could usually be found at Boggs store getting to know people and chatting. Often the establishment would stay open until 9pm at night. There were benches on the front porch, so crowds would linger long after the store closed.
20:46: Other employees at the Boggs store were Doc Crawford, who would take grocery orders, and Mr. Webb (black) who would deliver them.
21:57: The Boggs store stayed open even after Mr. Boggs death. His wife ran the store for a short while, and indeed there seems to have been several operators of the establishment after her.
22:51: The conversation turns to the depot building. The depot has been standing in its original spot throughout; it has been remodeled. As youths, a great deal of time was spent playing around the trains and the depot.
25:45: Megginson is interested in the relationships between whites and blacks in the Calhoun area. In general things were good; there were occasional fights. The communities were segregated, though as children both sides played together all the time.
28:48: Ray reflects on his childhood: a hard life, but nonetheless enjoyable. There were no real drug, cigarette, or liquor problems in the community in those days.
29:30: The Fendley brothers all agree that the Hartwell Project was a bad idea, if for no other reason than it destroyed cherished hunting land.
30:31: Audio ends.
Side 2
00:21: As boys they did odd chores for $0.05 to $0.10. Ten cents could go a long way in those days. One could buy candy at the Boggs or Smith stores, or go to see movies at the YMCA.
1:55: Megginson asks the brothers to give their recollections of the Boggs and Smith stores. The Smith store did not carry as much stock as the Boggs store. At the Boggs store individuals could keep a running account of purchases that could be paid a later dates.
3:50: The interviewees other siblings were: Ruth, Glenn, Nel (Al or Allie?), and Joe. Ruth worked at Clemson Extension with Mr. G.H. Aull.
7:00: Clothes--boy's cloths were store-bought, while girl's cloths often had to be handmade.
7:53: The conversation moves back toward local establishments. Mr. Boggs was tolerant of debt. He never charged interest and was considered a very good man. The Fendley family found themselves in serious debt to Mr. Boggs at one point, but he never forced the issue and allowed them to pay it off on their own time.
11:09: The drugstore was a popular hangout. The establishment served Coca-Cola, sandwiches, and ice-cream. One brother can remember Mr. McCollum, who ran the drugstore. School supplies could also be purchased there.
12:40: The brothers' employment in the post World War II years consisted of: textile worker, maintenance man/service station owner, and textiles/mail carrier.
14:04: Megginson poses a question: Who were their favorite adults? In general the boys liked to sit around and listen to the "old folks" talk. Charlie Bennett was a name they mention. He would take them hunting and fishing. Everyone in the community was friendly and neighborly.
16:30: Calhoun was much more appealing to women: the first choice of the local girl's was always Clemson College cadets.
17:03: Megginson's grandmother Smith ran a boarding house. He is interested to know if the brothers ever met any out-of- towners there. Most visitors to Calhoun could usually be found at Boggs store getting to know people and chatting. Often the establishment would stay open until 9pm at night. There were benches on the front porch, so crowds would linger long after the store closed.
20:46: Other employees at the Boggs store were Doc Crawford, who would take grocery orders, and Mr. Webb (black) who would deliver them.
21:57: The Boggs store stayed open even after Mr. Boggs death. His wife ran the store for a short while, and indeed there seems to have been several operators of the establishment after her.
22:51: The conversation turns to the depot building. The depot has been standing in its original spot throughout; it has been remodeled. As youths, a great deal of time was spent playing around the trains and the depot.
25:45: Megginson is interested in the relationships between whites and blacks in the Calhoun area. In general things were good; there were occasional fights. The communities were segregated, though as children both sides played together all the time.
28:48: Ray reflects on his childhood: a hard life, but nonetheless enjoyable. There were no real drug, cigarette, or liquor problems in the community in those days.
29:30: The Fendley brothers all agree that the Hartwell Project was a bad idea, if for no other reason than it destroyed cherished hunting land.
30:31: Audio ends.
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