(1920 – 1994) Richard Oleson Magnusson was born in Elkmont, Alabama, on December 28, 1920. He spent his childhood on his father’s farm and attended school in nearby Ardmore. After graduating from high school in 1939, he attended classes for one year at Athens College...

(1908 – 1991) Mary Gilliam Maddux was born in Williamsburg, Virginia, on October 13, 1908. After finishing public school, she attended William and Mary for three years. Her B.S. degree was completed in 1957 at Auburn University. For many years, Mary taught home...