The 501

Subhead

In memory of the rummage lines

Some people have treasured memories of getting up really early to go fishing. Not me. Mother and I rose early for just one thing: To go to town to sell rummage.

The word “rummage” held a certain allure for me back then. Still does. But the Saturday rummage lines are long gone. I miss them. 

Lines? Picture of sea of clotheslines. That’s how it was. Rummage line renters could add a card table to …