Monday, December 29, 2008

Gayla's Big Five Seven (57)

Yep, that's right Gayla is now 57 years old due to the fact today is her birthday!!!!

Just a few reminders what it was like in 1951:

A New House cost -- $9,000

Average Income -- $3,515 per year

Average Rent -- $78 a month

New Car Cost -- $1,520

Tuition to Harvard University -- $600

Movie Ticket -- $.65

Gallon of Gasoline -- $.19

United States Postage Stamp -- $.03

Dozen Eggs -- $.24

Bread -- $.16 a loaf

Well you get the idea!!! What a Wonderful Life!

Have a Great Birthday Gayla!!!!

Love, Allen

1 comment:

The Grant Family said...

Oh, to have today's salary and 1951's prices for things. That would be nice.

Happy Birthday Mommy!