Does anyone remember the "Donaldson Man" or "Donelson Man?" Did they deliver baked goods to homes or local groceries? If so, what years? Were there any dairies in the 40's and 50's besides Erhler's, Haywoods and Plainview? Last, the man who sold strawberries and other fruits and vegs from his cart during the summer have a horse-drawn cart or was it a large flat wagon he pushed? Thanks, Nancy

Dear Nancy, From my early life in the Highlands (through 1950) I fondly recall the Donelson man, Plainview Dairy, and a small Italian man who first had a horse drawn wagon during WWII, then a small flatbed truck. He sold vegetables and fruit, and his name was Tony. But I do not know the spelling of name of the Donalson Man. I am currently writing a small book about civilians and their contributions during WWII years and you have just helped me. Thank you. Tom, formerly of Louisville John Bishop wrote: > Does anyone remember the "Donaldson Man" or "Donelson Man?" Did they deliver baked goods to homes or local groceries? If so, what years? Were there any dairies in the 40's and 50's besides Erhler's, Haywoods and Plainview? Last, the man who sold strawberries and other fruits and vegs from his cart during the summer have a horse-drawn cart or was it a large flat wagon he pushed? Thanks, Nancy > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > >

There was Cherokee Dairy in Louisville. It was near the corner of Bardstown Road and Speed. There is a pizza place there. We would get milk and I got bananna ice cream cones there. I would also go to Fannali's (sp). on old Bardstown Road. I don't remember if they were a dairy or just an ice cream place. Does anyone remember? In the 50's in the Highlands I remember the man coming down the street in the summer yelling "strawberries, fresh strawberries" but I don't remember the kind of cart, and the Donaldson man coming and delivering bread and pastries, but I don't remember who delivered the great milk with cream on top! Jennefer -----Original Message----- From: kyjeffer-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:kyjeffer-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of John Bishop Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 9:17 AM To: KYJEFFER-L Subject: [KYJEFFER] Bread, Milk and Fruit Does anyone remember the "Donaldson Man" or "Donelson Man?" Did they deliver baked goods to homes or local groceries? If so, what years? Were there any dairies in the 40's and 50's besides Erhler's, Haywoods and Plainview? Last, the man who sold strawberries and other fruits and vegs from his cart during the summer have a horse-drawn cart or was it a large flat wagon he pushed? Thanks, Nancy ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.7/437 - Release Date: 9/4/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.7/437 - Release Date: 9/4/2006

Just returned from a four-day trip with no access to a computer, so had a lot of catching up to do. I've read every one of the "Bread, Milk and Fruit" emails, and they bring back many memories. I was born in Louisville, but my folks moved to Michigan when I was only six weeks old, so did not grow up there. However, we went to Louisville at least once, sometimes twice, every summer and stayed with an Aunt who lived on Story Avenue and Ohio Street. Also sometimes stayed with a great-aunt on Pope Street, just off Frankfort Avenue. I remember the Hilltop Theatre on Frankfort, and the firehall next door. My great-uncle worked there. When we stayed on Pope Street, sometimes I'd be given a nickel to get an ice-cream cone at Young's Drug Store on the corner. I'd get the cone, then stand at the curb and holler to my uncle, who was usually sitting outside playing checkers with another fireman, and he'd tell me when it was safe to cross the street. If I was lucky, there would be a slip of paper in the bottom of the cone for a free one! No one has mentioned Kukas (probably a corruption of the German "kuchen") that you could only get in Louisville. Every time we went down there we'd bring back those wonderful cakes. Can you still get them anywhere? Also, a favorite expression of my Mother's when we'd leave every light on in the house was, "This place is lit up like Levy's." I only found out what she meant a few years ago when I found a picture of Levy's Department Store with all the lights. And what about Mazzoni's fried oysters? I've been told you can still get those. I still have LOTS of relatives living in Louisville: THIRLWELL, FLODEN, YOUNGER, ERNST, KYSER, and lots of collateral ones. My JONES line seems to have died out down there. Thank for the memories, Pat, a transplanted Kentuckian

Well I can't seem to let this thread go. (please Mr. Webmaster tell me when enough is enough). The buildings that housed the Hilltop and the fire station are still there. There is (or was) a costume shop in one and forget what is/was in the other. And you can still get a Mazzoni oyster, except you have to go out on Taylorsville Rd. across from Bowman Field (next to the historic and infamous Air Devil's Inn). I remember Mazzoni's when they were downtown and also at 41st & Market. I am "young" enough to remember that during WWII the Army Air Force used Bowman Field for training. Prior to D-Day there was a glider unit that trained there. My aunt and my cousin were both about 18 then. How in the world they got from Portland to way out in the country to Bowman Field is beyond me, but they did, and used to frequent ADI (even took me along once, but didn't tell my mother where they were taking me). My dad said they were doing their best to aid the war effort. Took a long time before I realized what he meant. In 1946 they both married soldiers whom they had met during the war. In fact our residence became a mini-service club on Saturday nights. There were always a couple of soldiers there for dinner, even if my aunt and cousin weren't. I think dad (who was an excellent cook) always fed them spaghetti and meatballs. He said he was doing his part for the war effort. The price of admission was that they had to peel off their regimental shoulder patch and give it to me. By war's end I had quite a collection. I wish I still had them but lost them in a move years ago. Of all the things I kept is an SS armband one of the soldiers mailed me from Germany. He said he "liberated" it because the former wearer no longer needed it. Walker K. McCulloch pat49726-genealogy@yahoo.com wrote: Just returned from a four-day trip with no access to a computer, so had a lot of catching up to do. I've read every one of the "Bread, Milk and Fruit" emails, and they bring back many memories. I was born in Louisville, but my folks moved to Michigan when I was only six weeks old, so did not grow up there. However, we went to Louisville at least once, sometimes twice, every summer and stayed with an Aunt who lived on Story Avenue and Ohio Street. Also sometimes stayed with a great-aunt on Pope Street, just off Frankfort Avenue. I remember the Hilltop Theatre on Frankfort, and the firehall next door. My great-uncle worked there. When we stayed on Pope Street, sometimes I'd be given a nickel to get an ice-cream cone at Young's Drug Store on the corner. I'd get the cone, then stand at the curb and holler to my uncle, who was usually sitting outside playing checkers with another fireman, and he'd tell me when it was safe to cross the street. If I was lucky, there would be a slip of paper in the bottom of the cone for a free one! No one has mentioned Kukas (probably a corruption of the German "kuchen") that you could only get in Louisville. Every time we went down there we'd bring back those wonderful cakes. Can you still get them anywhere? Also, a favorite expression of my Mother's when we'd leave every light on in the house was, "This place is lit up like Levy's." I only found out what she meant a few years ago when I found a picture of Levy's Department Store with all the lights. And what about Mazzoni's fried oysters? I've been told you can still get those. I still have LOTS of relatives living in Louisville: THIRLWELL, FLODEN, YOUNGER, ERNST, KYSER, and lots of collateral ones. My JONES line seems to have died out down there. Thank for the memories, Pat, a transplanted Kentuckian ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --------------------------------- Want to be your own boss? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business.