At 76, I Bought Back Our First Home for $3—The Mayor Called Our House an Embarrassment—One Year Later, It Was Worth More Than His Mansion

who had laughed at Frank now said they always knew he was sharp. At the post office, women who had whispered about Edith’s sanity suddenly called her talented. The hardware store owner put Frank’s photo behind the counter and told customers, “That man knows more about foundations than the rest of this town combined.”

Mayor Puckett issued a statement continue reading …