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Our Forefathers and Foremothers 7
fannie takes charge
It was during this time that my parents were divorced and my grandma took charge of my home, after my mother had a breakdown. My grandma sold every single item from our duplex on Hayworth Avenue to Mr. Myerson, including my dolls! I never forgave her, since I was an only child and my dolls were my companions. I remember Sonia, a big baby doll, and Lois, a brown-haired school girl. At least I kept my teddy bear!
Then Fannie met a wealthy widower, Mr. Smith of San Antonio, Texas. He came to California driving a large expensive sedan, and granny was smitten. They took me out for dinner or rides, while Mr. Smith raced his car around town shouting, “I’m looking for seven gallons for a dollar.” Fannie used all of her charms to get Mr. Smith to marry her, even visiting him in Texas for a few months. But Mr. Smith was firm in never wanting to remarry, so, sadly, Fannie returned home, still single.
“If I’m not near the one I love, I love the one I’m near.”
–– Fannie
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Fannie cut a stylish figure throughout her life. Her small hats were always fabulous, and worn with great elan.