Flashback Friday

I wish I could tell you all about this picture's setting.  The people, the occasion, the place.  All I do know is that my parents are the third and second from the right.  There is no information on the back.  I think I can come close to finding out what it is, but it will be pure speculation.

Both were students at Monmouth College.  She was a sorority sister with Pi Beta Phi.  I believe he was in a fraternity but whose affiliation I have forgotten.  If I had to make a guess I think this would be his fraternity and fellow brothers.  I believe that is Marj's best friend over on the left, Kathleen McCrery.  Darned if I know why they are all dressed up, though.  

Herb joined the Navy during World War II, and he was a student at the time.  After the war he returned to finish his studies.  He graduated in '46 and married Marj that year, too.  They then headed to Seaton where his father had an elevator.  He taught a year at Seaton school and then joined his dad to help at the business.  

What an exciting and happy time for my folks. Look how relaxed she is.  Young people just starting out.  All of them.  

Which reminds me of one of my favorite stories regarding Monmouth College.  I have mentioned it on this blog once but good stories deserve retelling.  Marj had hip problems in later life which made it difficult for her to walk.  She could with the help of crutches.  They attended some sort of college event and instead of using the parking lot, he drove right up to the front door on the sidewalk so Marj wouldn't have to walk so far.  As he was getting out of the car some women walked by and gave him the eye for parking in that area.  He said to them, "When you donate a million dollars you can park anywhere."