 Had dinner at Ernie's house; southern fried chicken. Their six-yr old house is immaculate and modern filled with tradional Catholic
statues and symbols. Two television sets, stereo system, piano and wall-to-wall carpeting. Looked through photo albums and it is obvious that
Ookala has once been a thriving place. In the fifties there were all sorts of special events for town gatherings and Scouts was very big.
His mother drove us to the dance in Papauilo. I was surprized that I wasn't the only white person there.
I recognized around 15 people from Ookala. The bands were loud and lousy, but everyone dug it.
I just sat back and absorbed it all as I couldn't figure out what/how they were dancing. I could pick out the gangs.
There was no smoking or drinking allowed and the two policemen seemed enough to maintain the peace. We got a lift back with two girls
and I'd say it was worth going. |
