"S" - SHE WORE STIFFLY STARCHED CLOTHES

A lot of time was spent taking care of clothes.  After our 100% cotton outfits were worn, they were re-washed and hung out to dry on the clothesline - then heavily starched and ironed.  Clothes were stiff and wrinkled very easily - especially when "smootching" with a date.

"R" - SHE STOOD UP FOR HER RIGHTS!

Girls were taught to be submissive during the Fifties.  I am very happy that has changed, but my husband is probably not!

"Q" - SHE LIKED BEING QUIRKY

   I was named after my daddy, Joel Clayton Smith.  My parents thought two children were enough, and since they already had one daughter, I was their last chance for a boy.  They added an "l" and an "e" to Joel to make Joelle.  I loved the name Joelle because it was different, and was disappointed to eventually learn that Joelle is a common name in France.