Great Grandfather

My friend pictured here is Old Jim. Jim is the alter ego of my great grandfather James Henry Lemens (1876 – 1974).   After posting this, my aunt, Linda Burk Kemp (keeper of the family history), added some crucial details. Greatdad taught himself ventriloquism late in life. By her estimation he was in his 80s when he acquired the skill! Being a man of many talents, Greatdad would write a poem to be recited at his…