Curryville Road: The Kennedys and Bechtels

Toward the end of the Curryville road lived the Kennedys, who had a daughter, Shirley, with whom I often played. They had horses. I did not like to ride them. I didn't like being so far off the ground. My brother, Dean, loved them. The Kennedys had a service garage.

Down further on the main Curryville road were fields of beautiful crops, which changed with the seasons. Just like most of the Cove, majestic fields show off the magic of its farmers and their God.

Back the lane to the right, through those fields lived the Bechtels. They had a large farm with many buildings. For several summers...