THE CENTER OF THE WORLD ON THE MOVE: Albert and Marie Schaffer's Growing Family

THE CENTER OF THE WORLD - ON THE MOVE is a fast moving trip into the past. Join Albert and Marie's growing family. Author Ron Schaffer recognizes many area residents, who made important contributions, as exciting family adventures developed. A brief review of most important wonderful neighbors includes: REA: Electric power replaced kerosene lamps and candles.DOCTOR Corey: Everyone knew about Doc's dashes to the rescue.PETEY AND GUS; I sat by the roadside shaking and frightened at the thought of what might have happened.R.J.WOOD: Ron, our family is getting too big for Dolly. We'd like to give our pony to your family.TRADER-DEALER PETE LORAFF: Storming through the barnyard was the hard charging Prince, pulling the bouncing buggy with two little girls hanging on for dear life.THE THRESHING CREW: A sharp crackling spark flashed out evolving into a blazing fire.JANITOR ALBERT HARFERT: Three stories suddenly seemed like ten stories. What the heck, if Albert can do it - I can do it too.COUSIN ART: Coach Reed gave him the most important assignment. "Guse, you are guarding Jackie Robinson"!THE CHICAGO CUB SCOUT: Dad had Tony right where he wanted him. Tony most likely knew he was in charge.SONNY BARTON; Sonny, Jack Zimmerman and Bill Geik joined the war effort.NEW TROY MARKET: Will they take advantage of this rookie seller.FREDDIE GNODTKE: A troublesome flat tire could be lurking around the next corner.HOSEA AND LAURA: They walked south to the home of a minister, in Galien, to be married.