November 6, 2024 Claudia’s Story – Part 8 With childcare space secured by June, Alma Robertson and Carol Bridges were the first two “moms” hired by the Naval Air Station followed by Stephanie Davis and Joy Iverson. A total of eight children…six during the day plus two afterschool care. The First United Methodist Women’s Auxiliary
Claudia’s Story – Part 7 After meeting with the six women at Cole Park who were very much interested in working at the base, Claudia volunteered to visit the pastor of the First United Methodist Church. She had called the church secretary earlier in the week and set up an appointment Thursday morning at ten-thirty.
November 1, 2024 Claudia’s story continues: Claudia rounded-up her boys, walked to their apartment, and unlocked the door. The boys scampered to their room to play. She glanced at the clock as she entered the kitchen. Three o’clock. Thirty more minutes until time to meet Matthew at school. Enough time to iron a few things.