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Betty

by Carl H Moore

122 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #06-0147; ISBN 1-4120-8392-3; US$13.95, C$16.04, EUR11.46, £8.02

A mother survives the sudden loss of her husband. While rearing two teenage daughters she finds a new career and a new love.

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Betty is a fun story. Although it begins with the tragic loss of her husband in a crash of the Air Force famous 'Thunderbirds,' Betty quickly 'picks up the pieces' and moves forward.

Betty's firm faith in life and the companionship and love of her two teenage daughters to give her the foundation for building a life without Frank, husband and father to the girls. Finding a new town is paramount in their lives. The Air Force no longer provides housing, a substantial widow's allowance but no housing. Following a report Frank made about a unique city where he and his formation stopped for fuel, they visit the city of Optimist and find loyal friends, a quality school and a house of a friend for rent.

Amy, the oldest daughter has an amazing singing voice. Shannon her sister becomes a concert pianist and conductor of a symphony. Betty goes back to school to get her license as a counselor and soon is invited to teach in the local branch of the State University. Also, she becomes well known in banking circles as she helps the local bank develop a plan for aiding persons unfamiliar with household bills, income and control assets.

Readers who have traveled all or parts or Betty's role will find her story interesting, thought provoking and at times amusing. Building a career and finding a new love are exciting events in the lives of Betty, Amy and Shannon.

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Bio of Carl H. Moore

Born: 7-15-16 in Quincy Michigan
Married: 10-17-45
Children: One boy, two girls (oldest deceased - age 11)

Education:

B.S.: Michigan State College, 1939
Masters: Michigan State College, 1946
Doctorate: Purdue University, 1948
Various Management and Banking Schools: 1948-1969

Experience:

1939-41 - Assistant County Agriculture Agent and District 4-H Director
1941-45 - Military Service in Army Air Force (now Air Force)
1946-48 - Research Assistant, Purdue University
1948-81 - Various positions with Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
June 1981 - Retired from Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Hobbies: woodworking, writing, photography, hunting, watching grandchildren grow

Publications:

Flying the B-26 Maraunder over Europe, Tab Books, 1980
Money; its Origin, Development and Modern Use (co-author), McFarland & Company Inc, 1987
History of Federal Reserve System, McFarland & Company, 1990
God's Light House on the Hill, First 50 years of Trinity Baptist Church; Published by Church, 1999.
Amy, Moore-Sickman, 2004
Various articles in Bee Culture, 1960-80

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