These were essential items
before churches were air conditioned, and when dinners on the
grounds were actually held “on the grounds” and
not in community centers. In church, you'd find a fan in each
of the hymnbook racks on the back of the pew.
Many of these fans found their way into our homes. They came
in handy at twilight after the day's work was done as we tried
to cool off on the front porch. |