Mrs. McClellan says: "I watch food bills carefully, but I watch my children's health first. That's why my 10 children are so strong and sturdy. The school girls are Girl Scouts or Brownies – and Charles is a Boy Scout and active in sports. I serve my family Wonder Bread three times a day. I know it helps build strong bodies in 8 different ways!"
Click on the image above for a larger version of the ad. Here's How Wonder Bread Builds Bigger Stronger Bodies 8 Ways! 2 Slices a Meal and a Sandwich Daily Supply: 1. MUSCLE. As much Protein as a serving of roast sirloin of beef. 2. BONES & TEETH. As much Calcium for bones and teeth as a helping of cottage cheese. 3. BODY CELLS. As much Phosphorus for cell metabolism as 1 egg. 4. BLOOD. As much Iron for rich red blood cells as found in 3 lamb chops. 5. APPETITE. As much Vitamin B1 to help maintain appetite as supplied by a serving of fried liver. 6. GROWTH. As much Vitamin B2 for growth processes as 3 slices of American cheese. 7. BRAIN. As much Niacin to help maintain mental health as 6 sardines. 8. ENERGY. As much Energy for work and play as 3 glasses of milk.
In addition to free bread, the family received a nice print of the photo featured in the ad. Back row, from left: Patty Lou, 9; JoAnne, 11; Beverly, 13; Charles, 12; Rita, 8. Front row: Nancy, 4; Mary, 7; Tommy, 1; Mrs. McClellan; Richard, 2; Michael, 5. (Photos courtesy of the McClellan family)
"This picture was taken July 1991 for our Dad's 80th birthday," Patti Van Meter writes. "It was held at our parents' pool area in their subdivision in Scottsdale, Ariz. Those from out of town flew in a day early and hid while Mom and I planned the picnic-party for a surprise for Dad. On the day of the party we all met down at the pool area and walked up to their garage and quietly waited for Dad to open the door. We yelled SURPRISE! and he totally flipped. I don't remember how many of us were there, but he had all his children, spouses, half of his grandchildren, plus a brother and a sister from out of town. It was the BEST."
Back row: Jimmy, No. 13; Joe, No. 12, Richard, No. 9; Michael, No. 7; Tommy, No. 10; Marty, No. 11, and Chuck, No. 2. Second row: Theresa, No. 15 (the baby), Joni, No. 3; Rita, No. 5; MOM and DAD; Mary, No. 6; Patti, No. 4, and Nancy, No. 8. In front: Billy, No. 14, and Beverly, No. 1, the oldest.
