But just for an evening. And of an attic bedroom and a single clothes rod for three sisters to share. Certainly no computer, VCR or compact disc player. Krista, a Hurricane Middle School student, is one of seven Putnam students who gave up days off from school this semester to meet with an Eleanor settler and learn about the history of the Depression-era homestead town.
People kick welfare.
For us it was a wonderful thing. I'm just grateful for it. Cockrell still resides in the homestead house that was granted to her parents and six siblings when they were relocated from Williamson in April 1935. Few changes have been made. Chestnut paneling and rafters remain.