I remember when . . .

For the Nance County Journal Editor’s note: Mr. Backlund wanted to share some memories of growing up in California in the 1960s.

I remember whenAmerican cars were beautiful, had bench front seats, and were Made ofAmerican Steel. The smell of Swedish Bread baking at the corner of 5th and Main. My father, Oscar Backlund, disheveled and smiling, walking from his Villa Sweden Restaurant at 5th & Wa…