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This married couple has quite the age difference: 61 years to be exact! The 2A is a column shift.
“This is an original press photo. Mrs. Mattie Lyons Large Sprouse, 79 and her 18 year old husband are ready for their 100 mile jeep trip to a Huntington amusement park tomorrow. It will be the first trip out of Lawrence county for Mrs. Sprouse, a widow for 17 years before her recent marriage.Photo measures 10.25 x 8.25inches. Photo is dated –1946.”
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I reckon so
Wonder what the back story was. Either he was the gigolo of Lawrence County, or Mattie was a “cougar”, before the term was invented. Lol.
I’m sorry Dave but you posted this and I just can’t help myself! LOL, sometimes it’s hard to get a read on you for crying out loud! I agree Gliii, but more like a sabertooth lion. I also wonder just how large was or is Lawrence County. She must have been used to a wagon ride distance. So I’ll write a short narrative on behalf of the lovely couple…….NO it’s just too easy. I’m sorry but I’m still laughing my butt off. Dang you Dave! I know you had to know this would happen. Lord have Mercy.
Barry,
It’s a strange story for sure. That’s why I shared it 🙂
– Dave
Here’s a good read about the happy couple Martha “Mattie” Lyons Large and Delbert Lee “Shorty” Sprouse. Mattie and Shorty of Owl Hollow Kentucky.
http://digging-history.com/2014/12/19/far-out-friday-honeymoon-in-the-corn-field/
Here’s a forum of Kentucky locals who were related to them comparing notes and sharing family history.
http://www.topix.com/forum/city/louisa-ky/T242B4I0Q5CRNQVVQ/p2
Cody,
Awesome stuff! Who knew their marriage would last almost 2 decades?
– Dave
Huh just goes to show…..some guys will do anything to own a Willys.
Rich P
Dave, This story may be the first documented event fulfilling the statement of a young man saying, “I’ll do anything to get a Jeep” And I will say Delbert “Shorty” Sprouse looks a lot happier than the Mrs. LOL
They just don’t look happy at all!