Interview with Margaret D. Combs, November 20, 2014

Partial Transcript: My name is Dave Carper, and I'm here with Margaret Combs.

Segment Synopsis: Combs discusses growing up in Jessamine County, specifically the schools she attended and how the communities have changed since she was in school.

Keywords: Detroit (Mich.); Grade school; Graduation; High school; Jessamine County (Ky.); Nicholasville (Ky.); Wilmore (Ky.)

Subjects: Commencement ceremonies; School buildings

Partial Transcript: And after that I worked for one year at Ward's Bakery--

Segment Synopsis: Combs recalls her training at a beauty college, working in a beauty shop in Nicholasville, and marrying her husband, with whom she had two children.

Keywords: Dairy farms; Lexington Beauty College; Nicholasville (Ky.)

Subjects: Beauty schools; Marriage; Parenting

Partial Transcript: Okay, we're, we're picking back up again.

Segment Synopsis: Combs discusses community sports leagues in Jessamine County for adults and children. She also tells the story of community "pie supper" socials.

Keywords: Baking; Pies; School sports

Subjects: Recreational sports

Partial Transcript: Okay Margaret, we're back.

Segment Synopsis: Combs remembers games she used to play at school as a young girl, as well as some social events from her years in high school.

Keywords: 4-H clubs; Asbury College (Wilmore, Ky.); Nicholasville Christian Church; Red Oak Elementary School, Nicholasville (Ky.); Wilmore (Ky.)

Subjects: Dance; Games; High school