Peterman, Wynelle Vann

Description

Oral history interview with Sonny and Wynelle Peterman conducted by Mike Chalout on June 4, 2013 as part of the Warner Robins Heritage Society Oral History Project. The project was sponsored by the Warner Robins Rotary Club and Flint Energies.Wynelle and Sonny Peterman are introduced -- Wynelle describes her origins -- Wynelle talks about how she came to live in Warner Robins -- Sonny discusses his origins -- Sonny and Wynelle talk about their various homes -- Sonny discusses his schooling -- Sonny tells how he started his own hardware store -- Sonny describes what life was like growing up -- Sonny describes visiting the local drug store -- Wynelle describes the entertainment and shopping options available in the area -- Wynelle describes her experiences with the train system -- Wynelle talks about the telephone system -- Wynelle and Sonny list some of the local luminaries with whom they were familiar -- Wynelle describes the journey from Warner Robins to Butler, GA -- Sonny talks about when integration occurred at his school system -- Sonny describes how the military children went to different schools -- Sonny talks about working with his father fixing truck tires -- Sonny talks about how much Warner Robins has grown -- Sonny tells the story of Al Childress and a beer can -- Sonny talks about drag racing on Interstate 75 -- Sonny remembers some of his school mates -- Sonny discusses whether he would change anything about his life

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Houston County Public Library System

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Digital Library of Georgia