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Tony gave some history about the Powell family that needs to be shared here to understand how the family members lived and worked together during the time of the busy Powell's Café years. Grace employed a lady to help with caring for the children and running the house as she, herself was so involved in the operation of the business. Mrs. Carrie McGill from Pollard was the longtime employee for the Powell's and was like family. Tragically, Mrs. Carrie died in a house fire in March of 1978.

The children were involved in school activities and sports throughout...