Reminiscing

About the Book

As I look back over by childhood, it gives me thoughts of happy times. It gives me a good feeling to be allowed to share these memories with you. I bring you true accounts of life through my eyes from early childhood through young adult life. I was born and raised in Bidwell, Springfield Township, Gallia County, Ohio. Bidwell is a small community located in Southeastern Ohio. Our county seat is Gallipolis, Ohio. During this time period, the population was probably three hundred to one thousand people, including children. Our police protection was from the Gallia County Sheriff Department, which was seldom utilized since the residents were law-abiding citizens. A few times, a constable was appointed. Everyone seemed to get along well and was very caring. Families were well known to one another. All children were known to which families they belonged.

About the Author

Vada Evans was born in Bidwell a small community located in South Eastern Ohio and continues to maintain her home there. She is the widow of the late Earl Mayo, Sr. Mother and grandmother, attended Rio Grande College retired after 36 years in medical and management with the State of Ohio. Her hobbies are; sewing, quilting and other crafts. Doll collection and reading she has a deep abiding faith in God. She is the author of a book of poetry entitled “From the Heart” and also “Family and Friends Cook Book.”