THE CENTER OF THE WORLD ON THE MOVE: Albert and Marie Schaffer's Growing Family

THE CENTER OF THE WORLD - ON THE MOVE is a fast moving trip into the past. Join Albert and Marie's growing family. Author Ron Schaffer recognizes many area residents, who made important contributions, as exciting family adventures developed.

A brief review of most important wonderful neighbors includes:

REA: Electric power replaced kerosene lamps and candles.

DOCTOR Corey: Everyone knew about Doc's dashes to the rescue.

PETEY AND GUS; I sat by the roadside shaking and frightened at the thought of what might have happened.

R.J.WOOD: Ron, our family is getting too big for Dolly. We'd like to give our pony to your family.

TRADER-DEALER PETE LORAFF: Storming through the barnyard was the hard charging Prince, pulling the bouncing buggy with two little girls hanging on for dear life.

THE THRESHING CREW: A sharp crackling spark flashed out evolving into a blazing fire.

JANITOR ALBERT HARFERT: Three stories suddenly seemed like ten stories. What the heck, if Albert can do it - I can do it too.

COUSIN ART: Coach Reed gave him the most important assignment. "Guse, you are guarding Jackie Robinson"!

THE CHICAGO CUB SCOUT: Dad had Tony right where he wanted him. Tony most likely knew he was in charge.

SONNY BARTON; Sonny, Jack Zimmerman and Bill Geik joined the war effort.

NEW TROY MARKET: Will they take advantage of this rookie seller.

FREDDIE GNODTKE: A troublesome flat tire could be lurking around the next corner.

HOSEA AND LAURA: They walked south to the home of a minister, in Galien, to be married.