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Writing the story of Robert "Bob" Williams titled
My Life During the 20th Century was
fascinating because at age 96 he could talk all day and then be ready for a cocktail before
going to dinner. As with all my clients, we continued our friendship up until
his death at age 104 and he was still as vibrant until he left us. While recording his life's story I also received a history lesson related
to Connersville, Indiana, once well known as "Little Detroit." Many early car accessories
were invented there including the rearview mirror, which we take for granted today. Other
early items manufactured there included pianos, refrigerators, dishwashers and the list goes
on. Regardless, most of those activities have since discontinued and, like many small towns in
America, super highways now skirt Connersville so it appears to be just another Midwestern
town with very little character. Nonetheless, Bob's story brought it to life for me related to
how its early citizens contributed to the development of America. |
