Ms. Cordelia Hill, also known as Queen Mother and whom I affectionately call Dee Dee has lived a LIFE! In this episode, we dive into Queen Mother's experience as a child living through The Great Depression, the simpler times of Christmas and her experiencing one of the most disastrous tornadoes in Ohio history.

Join me and Dee Dee as we discuss:

• Christian Endeavors

• Christmas nuts

• Homemade gifts

• Ration stamps

• Xenia Tornado

• Wilberforce Commencement

Information provided in this episode was found in the following articles and websites:

Xenia Daily Gazette

Great Depression History

Fighting for a Double Victory

Xenia tornado timeline: How the deadly 1974 twister tore through the city

The Xenia, OH F5 Tornado - April 3, 1974

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