Carolyn's Diary

Thursday, October 29, 1964

2010-08-18T21:24:00.002-04:00

Up at 6:30 - Got ready to go to Commissary - got Billy up & dressed him - we all ate bkfst. - he stayed with Hank while I went to Commissary - had to wait 15 min. for it to open - Sam Baily was taking care of Billy when I went to pick him up - Hank had to go to a meeting - Came home & unloaded groceries - Hank called & we had to go back & pick him up - he brought us home & took the car - I ironed until lunchtime. Hank got off at noon - ate lunch & we all went downtown - he took his razor in to have it worked on - I took my typewriter along but didn't get to take it in for a cleaning - we went to Grant's - got fall flowers & Trick or Treat sack for Billy - got Cindy's Christmas present - went thru Toyland - went to Penny's & got 2 flannel shirts for Billy - had left-overs tonite - Hank went to Mason's - I gave Billy a bath - watched tv - Was asleep when Hank came home.

Wednesday, October 28, 1964

2010-08-18T21:04:00.002-04:00

Beautiful day
Up at 7:00 - Billy & I ate bkfst. before Hank left - done dishes
Str. up house - dampened clothes - Called Mary Holmes - Caught up diary - Wrote a letter to Mark & Therza this A.M. - After lunch I pulled all the weeds from the flower bed by the garage - swept walks & porch - made a hamburger casserole for supper - we ate at 5:00 & I done dishes - then went to Kitty's about 6:00 to help her make name places for the church supper Friday night - we worked on them until 12:00 - I got to bed about 12:15.

Mailed letter to Therza & Mark -

Tuesday, October 27, 1964

2010-08-18T20:48:00.003-04:00

Beautiful day -
Up at 7:30 - Finished cleaning windows this A.M. - Called Kitty - She came over before lunch - Washed my hair before lunch - this P.M. I made a pot of pea soup & made a white cake - made penuche icing - talked to Ruby quite awhile at the fireplace - Went to a Fashion Show with Kitty tonight at Thalia High School - from 7:00 to 10:00 - Mrs. Zimmerman & Mrs. Smith went also. Hank done dishes for me - home at 10:00 - Him & Billy went to Jim's for awhile - Bed at 11:00.

Monday, October 26, 1964

2010-08-18T20:31:00.003-04:00

ø A.M.
Hank had duty
Beautiful day
Up at 6:45 - Washed this A.M. - done our sheets & Billy's - also a big handwashing - done 5 loads - Hank came home & I went with him to get George from the Vet - we had him get a rabies shot ($3.00) - Hank had duty today so he went back to work - I finished washing - then cleaned windows this P.M. - got them all done except the 2 bedrm. on the south end - done the garage window also - Went to Ruby's awhile before supper - had pot pie for Billy - Hank came home a few minutes tonight - Ruby came over
Stayed until 9:00 - Watched tv after she left - bed 11:00.

Sunday, October 25, 1964

2010-08-18T20:18:00.003-04:00

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Up at 7:00 - Beautiful sunny day - Billy & I went to Sunday School - Went to Ruby's to see how Jimmy was after his fall yesterday out of the car but Ruby & Jim had gone to car races - Caught up in diary. We went for a ride this P.M. - went by the house Geo. & G. are going to rent - then ate lunch at McDonald's & went by the house they are building - They have part of the framework up - Went to Rosewood Memorial Gardens & saw our Lot - They have the markers down now. Home about 4:30 - I went down to Kitty's & gave her the money for fixing Catherine's dresses - Had coffee & cake there -
Made pizza pie for supper - Wrote out a couple cks. & wrote a letter to Kill Devil Hills about taxes on our lot. Called Gladys - read the paper & watched tv.
Bed 10:30.

Saturday, October 24, 1964

2010-08-18T20:07:00.003-04:00

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Up at 7:00 - Billy slept late. Hank & I ate breakfast & I done dishes - Hunter came about 8:30 to check eaves spots - then Maynard came & him, Hunter & Hank worked nearly all morning opening up the kitchen drain - finally got it opened up pretty good - I done some handwashing - & washed 1 load of white clothes as Billy wet the bed last night - George & Gladys came - brought their lawn furniture & swing set down here to store until they move - also brought a bike for Billy - Cleaned Billy's room - back bedrm. & kitchen this P.M. - had a messy sink etc. to clean up - talked to Ruby & Kitty - Catherine called this A.M. & invited us for supper - Went to Kitty's & got Catherine's dresses - took a shower - gave Billy a bath - left at 5:45 & went to Dowling's - had a delicious supper & a real nice evening - home at 10:15 - polished shoes - read Sunday School lesson - Bed 11:30.

Friday, October 23, 1964

2010-08-15T10:35:00.003-04:00

Up at 7:45 - Hank didn't call me - Washed last night's supper dishes - Cleaned the living room - Hank came home for lunch & said he had to go back & didn't know when he would get off - so I cleaned the kitchen - hall - bath & our bedroom this P.M. - Gladys & Cindy came down this P.M. - She brought my fruit jars back - Hank got home about 3:30 - was going to King's but changed my mind - had broiled flounder for supper - Ruby called & asked me to go with her to a dance at the base for the school kids - She was a chaperone - I wasn't crazy about it but I went - we left at 8:20 - home at 11:30 - Jim & Jimmy came over here - I was sort of bored there. Bed at 12:00.

Mailed letter home -

Thursday, October 22, 1964

2010-08-15T10:16:00.003-04:00

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Up at 6:45 - Billy & I ate bkfst. before Hank went to work - Tried to clean the brick on the fireplace this A.M. - Used wax remover solution - then tried steel wool - didn't do much good - finally gave up - Cleaned the tile in the bathroom & waxed it - also mopped the floor - Finished up the ironing - Fixed beef stew for supper & made a bread pudding this P.M. - We went to GEX after supper - I got Geritol tablets - got a Xmas present for Jimmy - a "Whee Lo" - talked to Darlene King & her husband in there -
Watched tv after we got home - Finished Mom & Dad's letter tonight - bed 11:30

Wednesday, October 21, 1964

2010-08-14T12:00:00.002-04:00

Up at 6:30 - Got bkfst. for Billy & I before Hank went to work - washed dishes & made beds - washed & set my hair - police dept. came out & took a report on the cat - Mr. Dancey called about eaves spouts. Done a handwashing & also hung out winter clothes to air - dried my hair with hair dryer & wrote in diary.
Hank came home at lunch & I took the car & went to Toyland at Little Creek - got a magnetic ABC Board - Guidancetown USA - Block City - Highway System set - & some puzzles - home at 1:30 - Hank went back to work - I ironed this P.M. - Watched tv tonite - started a letter to Mom & dad - got Billy's things out of the car & put them up in the attic. Bed about 10:30 -

Letter from Mom -

Tuesday, October 20, 1964

2010-08-14T11:51:00.002-04:00

Up at 6:45 - Rainy - Took Hank to work then came back home - Str. up the house - Ate bkfst. - finished letter to Mom & Dad - Called Catherine - left at 9:30 & picked her up - went to Janaf - I got a brown purse at Hofheimers - went to Penny's - got Billy 2 pr. of p.j.'s - Went to Kresge's & snooped - got Trick or Treat bags - Went to Thom McAnn & got Billy a pr. of winter shoes - ate lunch at McDonald's - then came home - Mary Holmes called - I called Kitty & then Catherine & I went down there & Kitty fitted her dresses - Took Catherine home - Stopped at the egg factory - picked Hank up at work - had salmon patties - Called Gladys - wrote in diary - took a shower - bed 10:30.

Mailed letter home -

Monday, October 19, 1964

2010-08-14T07:57:00.003-04:00

Up at 6:45 - Washed 4 loads this A.M. - Hank came home twice - the last time Billy & I went him & took George to Ward's Vet. Hosp. on Va. Beach Blvd. - it will cost $1.00 per day - Finished washing when we got back - Cleaned kitchen & living room windows inside & out - bathroom window on outside - had steaks tonite - gave Billy a bath - Mr. Peebles from Haygood Methodist Church came by - Started a letter to Mom & Dad - Watched Alfred Hitchcock - bed 11:00.

Sunday, October 18, 1964

2010-08-14T07:48:00.002-04:00

Up at 7:30 - didn't go to S.S. - put hot compresses on Billy's face after bkfst. - I took a shower - run a load of wash & Hank hung them out because Billy wet the bed again last night - Ruby came over this A.M. - I went over there at noon & got a harness - we tried to tie George up but didn't have any luck - Kitty came up this P.M. - Dowling's came out about 4:00 & stayed until 9:00. I fixed lunch - coffee - ham sandwiches - cheese - crackers - cookies etc. - popped corn tonight - we locked Geo. up in garage tonight.
Bed 10:30.

Saturday, October 17, 1964

2010-08-11T21:07:00.004-04:00

Billy learned to ride his bike -

Up at 8:00 - Got bkfst. - Billy ate in living room while watching cartoons - Washed & set my hair - scoured up bathroom tub, sink & stool - cleaned the bedrms & bath - hall - ate lunch - then cleaned the living rm - went out & watched Billy riding his bicycle. Hank got clothes out of the cleaners - Kitty came up - She said she would take Billy to the Dr. if she was us - his face was swollen - I got ready right away - took Billy out to the base about 5:00 - didn't see a doctor - a corpsman said to put cold compresses on it tonite & hot ones tomorrow. Went to Burger Chef & ate then went to Holmes's - they hadn't eaten yet but insisted we stay - David doesn't look good - home at 9:45 - washed Billy up - put hot compresses on his face. Wrote in diary.

Friday, October 16, 1964

2010-08-11T21:01:00.003-04:00

"George" scratched Billy's face this P.M.

Up at 7:15 - Rained all day - Sewed some this A.M. - Catherine called - Hank got off at noon - after lunch I baked chocolate chip cookies & made Scotch Treats - Ruby came over this P.M. - Cleared off late this P.M. - Billy went out to play & George scratched his face - Watched tv tonite -

Thursday, October 15,1964

2010-08-11T20:56:00.003-04:00

Up at 7:30 - Wrote in diary -
Hung winter clothes outside to air - Put some summer clothes up in attic - Hank came home this A.M. & ate bkfst. with us - Went down to Kitty's at noon & took the baby booties back to her that she loaned to Billy - I kept Jimmy after school - Billy & I went to the bus stop to meet him - sewed this P.M. -

Letter from Mom

Wednesday, October 14, 1964

2010-08-11T20:44:00.003-04:00

Ck. from Savings & Loan $113.79

Up at 6:30 - Cool today but sunny
Hank had duty - Finished the ironing this A.M. - Folded yesterday's wash & put it away - This P.M. I swept the front porch - went up in the attic & got down the rest of the winter clothes - put some summer clothes up in the attic - vacuumed the kitchen - living room - hall & bath.
Talked to Ruby a few minutes before supper - had pot pies - Gave Billy a bath -
Called Mrs. Pipkin & Gladys - Hank came home for a while - Watched tv & knitted - Bed 11:00.
Got a ck. from Savings acct. for $113.79

Tuesday, October 13, 1964

2010-08-11T20:40:00.003-04:00

Up at 7:00 - Sunny & warm.
Washed another load of clothes this A.M. - also done quite a bit of handwashing - ironed again this A.M. - Ironed awhile this P.M. - Made spaghetti sauce - Mrs. Dearmon called - I was ready when Hank got home & I went to the Commissary then - home about 5:15 - had supper at 6:00 - Watched tv tonite - didn't feel very good.

Monday, October 12, 1964

2010-08-11T20:34:00.003-04:00

SP tonight

Up at 6:30 - Beautiful day - sunny & quite warm. Washed 4 loads of clothes - Went to Ruby's for coffee this A.M. - Hank came home for lunch - Ironed awhile this P.M. - really have a big one - switching from summer to fall clothes - called Gladys this P.M. - Betty Young called - got clothes in & beds remade - talked to Ruby & Guthrie this P.M. - had "Just Good Eatin" for supper -
Watched tv - wrote in diary -

Letter from Louis Olive -

Sunday, October 11, 1964

2010-08-11T20:27:00.003-04:00

Up at 7:00 - Billy & I went to S.S. & church both - Sunny but cool. Sat with Kitty in S.S. - Jimmy rode to & from with us - Stayed home all day - read the paper after lunch - Kitty & I went for a walk around the block - fixed pizza for supper - watched tv & wrote in diary tonight -
Watched Sunday Night Movie "The Miracle Worker" -
Bed 11:00.

Saturday, October 10, 1964

2010-08-11T20:18:00.003-04:00

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Up at 8:00 - Washed & set my hair after bkfst. - Str. up the house - done some handwashing - Cleaned back bedroom & put up the new curtains - cleaned top of stove - burners & chrome. Made a rice pudding this P.M. - Took a shower before supper - Had hot dogs tonite - gave Billy a bath after supper - left at 7:10 & went to Frank & Betty's - had a little trouble finding their house - Billy was real good - he went to sleep not long after we got there - they really have a beautiful home - real fancy - left about 11:30 - went to bed about 12:30.

Hank sowed grass seed today
100 lb. rye
50 lb. Kentucky Fescue

Friday, October 9, 1964

2010-08-11T19:45:00.004-04:00

Up at 6:45 - Finished letter to Mom & Dad this A.M. - also washed 4 loads of clothes - Hank got off at noon - I cleaned house this P.M. - Took a shower & got ready - we went to Eng's Chinese Rest. at Janaf & ate supper - then went to Penny's - got Billy a winter jacket for everyday ($9.95) - also a white dress shirt - went to Kresge's & got a Halloween costume - he picked out Casper The Friendly Ghost - home at 9:30 -
Watched tv awhile - went to bed pretty early.

Mailed letter home -

Thursday, October 8, 1964

2010-08-11T19:35:00.003-04:00

Up at 6:30 - Ate bkfst. & we took Hank to work - Came home & done dishes - str. up the house & got ready - Went & picked Catherine up - Went to the barber shop at West Annex first - got Billy's hair cut - looked through Toyland - went in Ship's Service - got Modess - toothpaste & SOS pads - Went to the commissary - Catherine & Billy stayed in the car while I got a few things - really crowded. Came home & I got lunch - We were still drinking coffee when Kitty came up - gave Catherine all my old hats - Took her home about 3:15 - picked Hank up at the base - Had hash tonite from left-over roast - Started a letter to Mom & Dad tonite - Watched tv.

Wednesday, October 7, 1964

2010-08-11T19:24:00.003-04:00

Up at 6:30 - Ate bkfst. & we took Hank to work - Came back home & str. up the house - got ready & went to Catherine's - had coffee there & then we went to Atlantic Mills - I got a new rug for the kitchen - a black hat - toy for Billy - jello mold - tea strainer -
Went to Carroll's & ate lunch then went to Miller's - I got Cape Cod Curtains for back bedroom - Went to Maxam's - Took Catherine home about 3:15 - Stopped at Bayside Dime Store & got eyebrow pencil - picked Hank up at 4:15 - had left-over roast tonite - a man came to ck. the eaves spots etc. & gave Hank an estimate on new ones. Watched tv tonite - put up anchor light in hall - knitted some - bed 10:45.

No mail -

Tuesday, October 6, 1964

2010-08-11T19:16:00.003-04:00

Sunny - cool
Up at 8:15 - Washed & set my hair before bkfst. - Quite a relief to see the sun today - done quite a bit of hand sewing this A.M. - Called Catherine - tried on some of my winter clothes to see how they fit - Made tapioca pudding & put a roast on after lunch - Ruby came over for awhile - Put up some of my summer shoes - re-arranged my closet - really had a surprise - Betty Young called & talked a long time - invited us out to see them - Billy & I went up to Gladys's for awhile after supper - went to egg factory - Home at 9:15 - Wrote in diary - watched tv -

No Mail

Monday, October 5, 1964

2010-01-10T19:46:00.002-05:00

Rained all day - real dreary
Up at 6:45 - Hank had duty today. I ironed all day off & on - made a pot of chili soup this P.M. - Hank came home for awhile this afternoon - done some sewing today also - wrote a letter to Louis Olive this A.M. -
Hank came home about 7:00 & ate some soup - done dishes after he left - watched tv until 11:00 - knitted for awhile. Bed 11:00.

No Mail -

Sunday, October 4, 1964

2010-01-10T19:38:00.003-05:00

Up at 6:45 - Rained all day & rained hard at times -
Billy & I went up to the Presbyterian Church this A.M. - I really liked it - I went in to Kitty's class & stayed with her - Billy liked his class real well. We went to McDonald's & ate lunch then rode out & looked at George & Gladys's lot at Great Neck Estates - home about 3:00 -
Dowlings were suppose to come out but the weather was so bad that they didn't - I fixed pizza for supper - Ruby called tonite & asked us over for coffee. We went in the car - I took what was left of the frosted creams - home at 9:00. I watched the movie "The Facts Of Life" -
Bed 11:30.

Saturday, October 3, 1964

2010-01-10T19:30:00.003-05:00

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Sun & nice cool wind
Up at 7:30 - Had bkfst. started when Hank got home - It was so cool today - seemed like heaven - I washed sheets & mattress covers - washed 4 loads plus a load of rugs - also done a lot of handwashing - Cleaned the whole house & re-arranged our bedroom - Hank mowed lawn - This A.M. Hank took Pebbles for her 3rd & final distemper shot - he pd. the bill in full - got clothes in & beds remade - went up to Overton's before supper - had hot dogs tonite - gave Billy a bath & washed his hair - I hemmed the sailor dress - pressed it & a shirt for Billy to wear to S.S. - took a shower - wrote in diary - Watched Gunsmoke -
Talked to Ruby today - first time in a week.

Letter from Mom

Friday, October 2, 1964

2010-01-10T19:20:00.004-05:00

Rain
Hank had duty -
Up at 6:45 - still sticky & raining.
Finished Mom & Dad's letter this morning while Billy watched cartoons - wrote out cks. for bills - Went down to Kitty's this A.M. - took her a copy of 2 poems - Fixed the black dress Therza gave me this P.M. - marked & cut off the sailor dress - knitted awhile - Went back to Kitty's this P.M. & had her ck. the length of my black dress.
Hank called about 5:30 & said he would be home to get a bite to eat. Billy & I were just ready to eat when Gladys & Cindy came - they were still here when Hank came home. I went to Kantowski's about 7:00 & she cut my hair - Hank went back to the base about 8:30 - Billy & I watched tv. I composed a letter to Louis Olive in St. Thomas -
Bed 11:10.

Mailed letter home.

Thursday, October 1, 1964

2010-01-10T19:12:00.002-05:00

Rain
Up at 7:30 - Hank had left for work - Rained all day - miserable day. Gladys called early & asked me to take care of Cindy - She came about 8:30 - I got bkfst. for Billy - Cindy & I - Gladys stayed until 11:45 - Baked frosted creams after lunch - Billy had to stay in all day - I read to him some - watched tv awhile & knitted. Had baked salmon - potato salad & cabbage for supper - Started a letter to Mom & Dad tonight - took a shower - knitted - wrote in diary. Bed 11:00.

Wednesday, September 30, 1964

2010-01-10T18:47:00.002-05:00

Rain
Up at 7:00 - Rain all day -
Washed & set my hair this A.M. - Boiled potatoes for salad & boiled eggs - made a jello salad -
Called Gladys - done some mending - fixed Hank's green work shirts - Hank came home for lunch - Made potato salad & deviled eggs this P.M. - Read to Billy - done some more mending - Fixed Sloppy Joe's for supper - Watched tv tonite - finished one of Therza's slippers & started on second one - bed at 11:15.

Tuesday, September 29, 1964

2010-01-10T18:36:00.002-05:00

Rain
Up at 7:00 - We all ate bkfst. together - I wrote to Tina & C.E. while Billy watched tv - still hot, sticky & rainy today so didn't wash - Ironed this A.M. but didn't get done - after lunch & dishes Billy & I went down to Kitty's for awhile - took Tina's black dress down & asked her about fixing it - finished the ironing when I got home - started supper at 3:30 - fixed bar-b-qued ribs & scalloped potatoes - Hank went to Mr. Paul's tonite - then him & Billy went to Overton's - I took a shower - Kitty came up - brought me a pkg. of darning needles. Knitted awhile - watched tv & wrote in diary. Bed 11:15.

Mailed letter to Tina
Letter from home -

Monday, September 28, 1964

2010-01-10T18:28:00.003-05:00

Rain
Up at 8:00 - hot, sticky & rain-
Couldn't wash - Cleaned the house today - washed woodwork in Billy's room & re-arranged it. He stayed around me all day - didn't play with anyone. Cooked a pot of pinto beans.
Hank didn't come home all day. We all went to High's after supper & got cones - then to Colonial & got ½ gal. of ice cream.
Gave Billy a bath tonite - I fell asleep in the chair & Hank woke me up to go to bed.

Sunday, September 27, 1964

2010-01-10T18:21:00.002-05:00

Up at 6:45 - Hank had duty today - I felt terrible - cold was worse.
Gladys - Ronnie & Cindy picked Billy up & he went to S.S. with them - I read the paper - We were home alone all day - Hank came home for awhile about 2:30 - Went down to Kitty's right after lunch - I had her help me correct a mistake I made in knitting last night - Went back to Kitty's about 5:00 - home at 6:00 - Billy & I had pot pies for supper. Watched tv - I watched the 9:00 PM movie tonite "Some Like It Hot" - Bed at 11:30.

Saturday, September 26, 1964

2010-01-10T11:53:00.002-05:00

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Up at 8:00 - didn't feel good because of a cold - Washed 1 load of white clothes - Billy wet the bed last night - took a shower - dampened clothes & str. up the house - didn't feel like running the sweeper. Called Catherine - Wrote in diary - We went to Dowlings about 2:30 - took 2 pails of dirt over - had coffee & lunch there - Stayed quite awhile - fixed pizza for supper - popped corn tonite - Ruby came over & borrowed celery. We watched the movie "The Tall Men" - bed at 11:30.

Friday, September 25, 1964

2010-01-10T11:41:00.003-05:00

Up at 7:45 - Hank didn't have to go in until about 9:00 - had to wear whites - I ironed awhile & then washed & set my hair - Hank got off about 11:00 - we ate lunch & then went to Va. Beach - Billy & I went uptown while Hank had the 18,000 mi. check made on the car - I got knitting yarn for Therza's slippers on sale for 99¢ - got cards for Tina - Sallie Mae & Mike. Billy & I walked back to Alphin Motors - Stopped at Childress Window Works & had a new glass put in the storm door - Stopped at egg factory - had breaded oysters for supper - my cold was worse tonight - Hank, Billy & I walked around the block after supper. Watched tv tonite - I started knitting Therza's slippers. Bed at 11:00.

No mail -

Thursday, September 24, 1964

2010-01-10T11:37:00.003-05:00

Up at 7:30 - Didn't feel good - had a sore throat & stopped up head - Wrote in diary - ironed awhile - Hank came home for lunch - Washed the sheets this A.M. - Went to Ruby's to get Billy for lunch - talked to her for awhile - Ironed awhile after lunch - Ruby came over - didn't do anything this P.M. - had chicken for supper -
Watched tv tonight -

No Mail -

Wednesday, September 23, 1964

2010-01-10T10:50:00.003-05:00

Up at 7:00 - Hank came home about 10:00 & took me to the Commissary - Hung out 1 load of clothes before he came home - put another load in. Him & Billy went to Ship's Service & got shampoo while I got groceries -
Washed 4 loads of clothes in all - Started mowing right after lunch - got quite a lot done - picked up a bone in the back yard & it put the storm door upper glass out - glass flew all over the kitchen - cleaned that up then done some more mowing - Hank finished mowing when he came home - I got clothes in & took a shower - got supper. Gladys came down on her bicycle tonite - Watched tv awhile after she left - Went to bed at 10:00.

Tuesday, September 22, 1964

2010-01-10T10:44:00.002-05:00

Up at 6:45 - Wind & rain today - didn't do much. Wrote a letter home this A.M. - done a little handwashing - cut sleeves off of Hank's green work shirts & hemmed 2 of them up - Made gingercake for supper - also spaghetti - Ruby came over this P.M. Catherine called. Gave Billy a bath tonite & I took a shower. Watched tv - Went to bed at 10:00.

Mailed letter home -

Monday, September 21, 1964

2010-01-10T10:39:00.002-05:00

Up at 6:45 - Cloudy & some rain so didn't wash. Unpacked suitcases this A.M. - Went down to Kitty's for awhile - took the flower vase to her that I got for her - Cleaned the house this afternoon. Went to Colonial after supper - Went to bed early - couldn't stay awake. Made tapioca pudding for supper.

Letter from Mom -

Sunday, September 20, 1964

2010-01-10T10:32:00.003-05:00

Up at 8:00 - We got ready - ate bkfst. at the restaurant adjoining motel - real reasonable - then went back to Sheraton-Park Hotel - had quite a time getting in touch with Clarence - couldn't get anyone to page in but finally registered as guests & got in - then had trouble finding their display - Really big affair - left about 11:30 - Drove back to Quantico & ate lunch there - Stopped at Story Book Land - I drove part of the way - got home at 6:00 - ate some soup for supper - watched tv & we all went to bed at 8:30 - Worn out tonight.

Saturday, September 19, 1964

2010-01-10T09:30:00.004-05:00

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Up at 7:00 - had sausage & pancakes for bkfst. - packed one suitcase to take to Washington - had some ironing to do - cut the crelin out of my blue silk dress - took it & pink knit along - took a shower - Hank took Pebbles for 2nd distemper shot - Ate lunch here & left about 1:30 - ran into rain near Quantico - traffic came to a standstill for about an hr. due to a wreck - dark by the time we got to Alexandria - Stayed at Airport Motel - cost $14.50 for one night - bottle of whiskey broke in trunk - Ate supper at a drive-in - Called Clarence at the hotel at 7:40 our time - It was 8:40 his time - got lost on way to hotel - quite a mess - Couldn't find him for quite awhile after we got there - got together about 10:30 - Met in the lobby - Spent the evening in room belonging to Clarence's boss - had coffee - Billy was real good. Back to motel about 2:00 A.M.
Letter from home -

Friday, September 18, 1964

2010-01-03T20:52:00.003-05:00

Up at 7:00 - Got ready & then repacked the trunk. Hank went up to the office & pd. for our room ($60.00 for 10 days) - Left the motel at 8:00 - headed str. home - Cloudy & misting - quite cool. Ate bkfst. at the Greyhound Bus Depot in Wytheville. Stopped in Salem & got gas - went to the restrooms - Ate lunch at a drive-in in Blackstone - had hot dogs. I drove from Waverly to Dowling's - picked Pebbles up & talked to Catherine awhile - Stopped at the egg factory - got home at 6:00. Jimmy & Teeny came as soon as we drove in - Unpacked suitcases - fixed soup & sandwiches for supper - Gave Billy a bath & washed his hair - took hem out of Therza's pink dress - Clarence called about 10:00 - Said he would be in Washington at 3:45 P.M. tomorrow.

Thursday, September 17, 1964

2010-01-03T20:40:00.004-05:00

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I got up at 7:00 - Took a shower & set my hair - started my P - Got Billy washed up & dressed - We went to Welad's & ate bkfst. - had sausage & eggs - Went to Damascus - got 2 records for Therza in dime store - Went out to Therza's - Hank - Therza - Billy & I went to the cemetary to Thelma's grave - rode out to the new school - Stopped at the grocery - Ate supper at Therza's - Linda's boyfriend Scott was there for supper - Therza & I ate last - done dishes - Cox's came over - We left about 7:00 - Went to Welad's tonite - Ruth Ann came over - also John Eden - had lemon pie & coffee - after John & Ruth Ann left Libb & Welad got a case (30 lbs.) butter & some cheese & rice for us - back to motel about 11:00 - done part of the packing.

Wednesday, September 16, 1964

2010-01-03T20:28:00.003-05:00

Up at 7:30 - Went out to Welad's & I fixed our bkfst. there - John Eden came by & talked while we ate. Went to John & Ann Berry's before lunch - Bertha & Tom stopped there - then we went to Dixie Pottery Shop - got a casserole for Catherine & a little pitcher for myself - Went to Bristol - ate hot dogs at the Blue Circle - Went to see Aunt Liza - Went to Jo Ann's but she was gone - left a note - Went back to Abingdon & went to see Donna Marie & kids - they have a beautiful home. Rode out Rt. 19 to the mountains - Ate supper at Statzer's - Went to Jean's - Mike & Glenda were there alone - about an hour later Jo Ann & Jean came. Mike can only stand or lay - he's in a cast from chest to heel. Went out to Welad's - had cherry pie & coffee.

Tuesday, September 15, 1964

2010-01-03T20:13:00.003-05:00

Up at 7:30 - latest we slept since being here - I took a shower - got ready & packed everything up so they could move us - Got to Therza's about 9:00 & she got our bkfst. - Hank & Billy went fishing - came back at 2:30 - I stayed with Therza & Linda - we went to Damascus - to the Post Office - beauty shop etc. - had a pizza for dinner. Washed out some of my pants this P.M. - Ate supper at Therza's - Went back to motel about 5:00 - They had moved us into #1. Changed clothes - Took 1 load of white clothes & went to the Laundromat - Went to Prater's tonite - had a nice visit. Bertha was up at Jean's when we got there & Prater had to attend a Chamber of Commerce meeting - We left about 10:30 - Back to Motel.

Monday, September 14, 1964

2010-01-03T19:57:00.004-05:00

Cool
Up at 7:00 - Got ready & ate our bkfst. at Chicken Inn then went to John Eden's - Billy & I stayed there while John & Hank went for a ride. Left about 11:30 & went to Damascus - looked around in 10¢ store - Ate lunch in the drugstore - went to Therza's for awhile - then went down to Bertha & Tom's - Hank - Billy - Tommy & I went up to Carol's for awhile - Libb & Welad - Carol, Mac & Roger - & Hank & I were all there for supper - She had such a good supper - left about 9:15 - went to the motel - the lady there told us she wanted to move us tomorrow from No. 6 down to No. 2 - had a drink & went to bed at 10:30.

Sunday, September 13, 1964

2010-01-03T12:21:00.004-05:00

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Up at 6:45 - Took a shower & got ready for S.S. - Left motel at 8:10 & went to Welad's - Ate bkfst. there - Libb, David, Billy & I went to Sunday School - went to Libb's folks for dinner - had such a big one - Billy went with David & Ruth Ann - they went to Ruth Ann's grandmother's & down on some lake - We (Hank & I - Welad & Libb - Grandma & pa) went for a ride - went to Bristol - Stopped in 2 souvenir shops - got 2 bunches of grapes & a vase for Kitty. Ate supper at Libb's folks - back to Welad's at 8:30 - John Eden came over - Libb & I went to the school & I washed my hair - Set it at the house - David & Billy were at Welad's when we got there tonite - Billy fell asleep there - got to motel at 10:30. Had a couple drinks & I wrote in diary. Bed about 11:45.

Saturday, September 12, 1964

2010-01-03T12:08:00.005-05:00

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Up at 7:30 - Ate bkfst. at Cherokee Grill then went to Welad's - Libb was all upset because we didn't come for bkfst. & she cried - We ate some biscuits & country ham & had coffee. Ate lunch there & then Welad's took us for a ride - ended up at Bristol - ate supper at Trayer's in Bristol - real good food. Stopped at Piggly Wiggly in Abingdon - ran into Jean Richardson & Prater. Back to Welad's at 7:30 - Watched tv - washed Billy up & put warmer clothes on him - it turned real cool tonite. Went to Libb's folks for awhile. Back to Welad's & had coffee - left Welad's at 10:30 - had a couple drinks & wrote in diary.

Friday, September 11, 1964

2010-01-03T11:55:00.003-05:00

Up at 6:45 - Took a shower & got ready - washed Billy up from head to toe - We ate bkfst. at Statzer's - rode out the Old Mill Rd. - went down to Damascus & mailed cards to Dowlings & Gladys - got gas - Went to Therza's - ate lunch there & then we went to Marion to see Sallie Mae. Met Bertha up at Welad's place at 1:00. Went downtown to get candy to take to S. Mae - Therza & I got out - ran into Greer. S. Mae was so tickled to see Hank - left there at 3:00. S. Mae was pitiful - makes some sense but can tell she isn't right. Billy stayed with Linda Ann while we went. I was so sleepy tonight I couldn't stay awake - back to the motel about 10:00 - I went str. to bed.

Thursday, September 10, 1964

2010-01-03T11:48:00.003-05:00

Up at 7:00. Went to Therza's this A.M. & ate bkfst. - Stayed there all day & for supper - Went to Damascus - Therza - Layton, Billy & I went to drugstore & grocery store - Stopped in to see Mark's folks - Hank got a roast & took to Therza for supper - Bertha & Tom came over & stayed for supper - had watermelon later - We stopped at Welad's on the way home - Libb was ironing - Back to motel about 10:00.

Mailed letter home.

Wednesday, September 9, 1964

2010-01-03T08:46:00.004-05:00

Up at 6:45 - Hank & I took showers - got ready - washed Billy up - Went to Welad's & I fixed our bkfst. there - washed dishes - Went to Therza's - was there for lunch - She gave me 4 dresses - 1 pr. of knee pants in seersucker - & a pr. of culottes - back to Welad's - Hank & Billy went on bus run with Welad - I stayed in the lunchroom with Libb - Joan came out - rode with us back to motel & we got long pants & sweaters - went back to Welad's & we all went on a picnic to Backbone Rock - David - Ruth Ann - Betty & Mrs. Minton - & another couple - also Jo Ann & Welad & Libb - had a real good supper - left at 9:00. We came str. back to the motel - wrote in diary. - finished letter to Mom & Dad.

Tuesday, September 8, 1964

2010-01-03T08:29:00.003-05:00

Sunny -
Up at 5:45 - Hank went to the base & ck'd. out - I made beds - str. up the house - got bkfst. & fixed coffee & lunch to take along - left at 7:35. Heavy traffic by Lansdale Traffic Circle - came down Rt. 58 - ate lunch at a Roadside Park - thick with yellow jackets - I dropped the Treet on the ground - Stopped along the road near Lovers' Leap to see some animals & a llama spit all over Billy & me - ate our supper at a Drive In in Chilhowie - ck'd into Virginia Hills Motel about 6:15 - have to pay $6.00 per night ($60.00 total) - then went to Welad's - they were all sitting in the yard - David & one of his buddies were there also - spent the evening at Welad's - had watermelon - got back to motel at 10:15 - Billy was asleep before we got back.
Bed 10:30 -

Monday, September 7, 1964

2010-01-03T08:22:00.003-05:00

Up at 7:10 daylight time - 6:10 St. Time - Washed 4 loads of clothes - had some things to starch - Washed & set my hair - messed all day getting things together for going - got a cooked dinner about 2:30 - Hank fixed steak & hot dogs on the grill - had some mending to do - Ruby & Kitty both came over - Took Pebbles over to Dowlings & left her - Stopped at BeLo - Ironed when we got home - packed suitcases, etc. tonight - gave Billy a bath & I took a shower - went to bed at 10:15.

Sunday, September 6, 1964

2009-09-17T19:10:00.002-04:00

Up at 8:00 - Billy & I went to S.S. & Church - it was Communion Sunday - real nice & cool today - got a cooked dinner - had haddock - scalloped potatoes - cole slaw & corn. Went to Kitty's & took her cat food & key to the house - read papers - wrote a letter to Clarence's - read the paper tonite & watched tv.
Bed about 10:30.

Mailed letter to Clarence's

Saturday, September 5, 1964

2009-09-17T18:48:00.002-04:00

13
- Hot & humid -
Up at 8:00 - After bkfst. & dishes I went up to Bayside to the Dime Store - got myself a lt. blue pr. of sneakers & 2 coloring bks. for Billy to take to Abingdon. Cleaned the whole house after I got back - Billy & Hank went & got 2 new tires for the car - ate lunch after they got home - got a letter from Issy saying that Clarence will be in Washington, D.C. from Sept 19-22 & would like to see us. We all rode out to the base - got a collar for Pebbles & Hank checked to see if he could swap his Sept. 20 duty with someone - no luck. Mr. Paul came up when we got home - I wrote a letter to Midge - Fixed hamburgers - potatoe salad - cole slaw & beans for supper. Went to Ruby's a minute tonite - gave Billy a bath & I took a shower - Called Gladys. - Wrote in diary.

Letters from Dad & Issy
Wrote to Midge

Friday, September 4, 1964

2009-09-17T18:41:00.003-04:00

Up at 7:15 - wrote a letter to Mom & Dad this A.M. - Started mowing about 11:15 - stopped at 12:30 for lunch - Ruby was picking apples - talked to her awhile - Mowed all afternoon - got it all done except the ditch - Hank got home about 3:45 else I would have had it finished. Billy played by himself all day - Mrs. Doughty came & got apples - done lunch dishes - took a shower - We went to Tastee Freez & ate supper - Stopped at Dowling's awhile - stopped & got eggs - gave Billy a bath - Watched tv & read the paper. Bed at 11:00 -

Letter from Midge & Therza -
Mailed letter home -

Thursday, September 3, 1964

2009-09-17T18:36:00.003-04:00

Up at 6:45 - Ironed all morning. Really had a big one. Washed my hair after lunch - Walked down to Smith's & got Billy - Fixed chicken - potatoes & gravy & egg plant for supper - Went to Janaf tonite - got shoes for Billy at Kinney's - got myself some denium stretch pants at Penny's. Watched tv & read paper.

Mailed letter to Maurell's

Wednesday, September 2, 1964

2009-09-17T18:30:00.003-04:00

Hank had duty -
I washed & hung out clothes I ran thro' last night - washed sheets today - sorted through a lot of Billy's clothes - lined some up to take to Abingdon - Betty Eden's sister came & brought a typewriter that she wants us to take to John & Betty - Ironed this P.M. - Had Pot Pies for supper - Ironed awhile after supper - Went to Ruby's awhile - Hank came home - fixed a pot pie for him - he went back to the base - watched tv & wrote a letter to Maurell & Mary. - Bed at 11:00.

Letter from Tina

Tuesday, September 1, 1964

2009-09-16T21:04:00.003-04:00

Up at 6:45 - Still raining - quit about noon but remained partially cloudy all day. Done some mending & sewing this A.M. - wrote out cks. for bills - wrote a letter to Mark & Therza. Baked chocolate chip cookies - Billy & I went to Ruby's after lunch - Washed 2 loads of clothes - made pea soup for supper - Gladys & Catherine called - Hank came home at 3:30 - took Pebbles for a distemper shot ($4.00). I done some more mending. After supper I run another load of clothes through - went up in the attic & got down some clothes - gave Billy a bath - wrote in diary - called Gladys -

Monday, August 31, 1964

2009-09-16T20:53:00.004-04:00

Heavy rain tonite from Hurricane Cleo - over 13 inches.
Didn't do much today - afraid to wash because of the weather - Up at 6:45. Shortened my new red dress ¾". Billy & I went down to Kitty's this A.M. - Ruby came over before lunch - Started raining this P.M. - Kitty came up this afternoon. Catherine & Gladys called - Hot dogs for supper & left-overs from yesterday. Poured down rain tonite - Lansden & his boy came to work on the tv - stayed until about 10:30 waiting on the rain to let up but it never did - flooded the garage - water stood all over it. We brought Pebbles in the kitchen & let her sleep in a basket. Went to bed about 11:30. Shortened my jamaica skirt tonite.

Letter from Mom

Sunday, August 30, 1964

2009-09-16T20:32:00.003-04:00

Up at 7:45. Peeled potatoes & cooked [shorthand] salad, also boiled eggs for salad - done dishes left from [shorthand] bkfst. Billy & I picked Gladys, Ronnie & Cindy up - went to S.S. & Church - home at 12:30 - Got dinner lined up for Jim but he was sick & didn't come - had steak - potatoe salad - cole slaw, baked beans - graham jams - sliced tomatoes - It rained off & on all day - real damp & muggy - stayed home [shorthand --] diary. Went to bed at 10:30.

Saturday, August 29, 1964

2009-09-16T20:23:00.004-04:00

12
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Up at 8:15 - Cloudy & humid all day - sprinkled tonite.
TV broken so Billy couldn't look at it - Hank & him went to the base & to see Lansden - I str. up the house - washed & set my hair - dried it while balancing June - July & Aug. bank statements.
Hank went to Penny's & got a pr. of trousers - ate lunch - gave Billy a bath - We all went to David Holmes's birthday party at 3:00 - there were 4 kids besides David - left at 5:00 - came home & read part of Grundy paper - picked Jim up at 6:15 & dropped him off at Brownley's - we went to Carrol's & ate - then to Acredale Mkt. & got steaks - home at 8:30 - got Billy ready for bed - scrubbed his white shoes & ironed 2 pr. shorts I washed by hand this A.M. - Wrote in diary. Read the paper.

No Mail

Friday, August 28, 1964

2009-09-16T20:17:00.003-04:00

Cleaned house this A.M. - real sticky & cloudy - Hank got off at noon & he mowed lawn this P.M. - Billy & I picked Catherine up & went to Penney's at Janaf - I got a red dress for $7.98 & 2 roll-up sleeve blouses for $5.00 - Went to Kresge's - got a birthday present for David Holmes - had cokes - went to Grant's - took Catherine home - fixed pizza for supper - Gladys & Cindy came down tonite to see our sofa - Jim came over - Gave Billy a bath - tv was broken - took a shower [shorthand] -

Thursday, August 27, 1964

2009-09-16T20:14:00.002-04:00

Up at 6:30 - [shorthand ---] 11:00 [shorthand ---] 2:30 [shorthand -] 4:45 [shorthand ---]
Mailed letter home.

Wednesday, August 26, 1964

2009-09-16T20:09:00.003-04:00

Rain today - humid - Not a breath of air - Started a letter to Mom & Dad this A.M. - Called Catherine - Made a lemon cheesecake pie after lunch - Gladys & Cindy came this P.M. - Poured down rain while they were here. Geo. Gladys & Cindy came this P.M. after supper & got our sofa - Maynard & his wife came & bought Billy's tricycle for $4.00. Finished Mom & Dad's letter after they all left - also fixed Dad's birthday cards.

END

Tuesday, August 25, 1964

2009-09-16T20:02:00.003-04:00

Up at 6:30 - Ironed this A.M. before bkfst. - Billy slept until 9:15 - we ate & rode with [shorthand] Gladys's - He [shorthand --] 1:30 [shorthand --] P.M. [shorthand] Had supper early [shorthand -] Sears [shorthand --] A.J. Legum [shorthand -] Kroehler [shorthand -] 9:00.

ENP

Monday, August 24, 1964

2009-09-13T21:37:00.004-04:00

Humid

Up at 7:00 - Washed 2 loads of white clothes & done a handwashing - Ck'd Kitty's house & fed the cat - Billy played at Jimmy's awhile this A.M. - Called Catherine - Baked an apple pie - got clothes in & folded - beds remade - Vacuumed the living room, kitchen hall & bath - Dampened clothes this A.M. - Had shrimp for supper - Ironed a little while tonite - Parrish came over & Hank asked him in for coffee - Called Gladys & she said she would keep Billy in the morning while I got a permanent. Gave Billy a bath - caught up in diary - wrapped Dad's birthday present.

Mailed pkg. to Tina -
Mailed letter to Gladys & Buster
No Mail

Sunday, August 23, 1964

2009-09-13T21:30:00.003-04:00

Hot & humid

Up at 8:00 - Got bkfst. & done dishes - Billy & I went to S.S. & Church with Gladys, Ronnie & Cindy - home at 12:30 - I got a cooked dinner - had hamburgers - cole slaw- potatoes & gravy - corn & sliced tomatoes - Wrote a letter to Buster & Gladys & helped Billy write a note. Was just going to get him ready for Jimmy's birthday party when Dowling's came - it was about 4:00 - Billy went to the party at 4:30 - Fred & Catherine stayed until 8:00 - fixed coffee. They got apples, figs & grapes. After they left we went to Jim & Ruby's for awhile - She acted pretty cool - had coffee there - home at 9:30 - Read the paper & went to bed.

Saturday, August 22, 1964

2009-09-13T21:24:00.003-04:00

Hot & humid

Up at 8:30 - Didn't feel good today - Cleaned bedrooms - bath - hall & kitchen this A.M. - Sat down after lunch & read the paper - Lynn Young came over for awhile - finally went in & laid on the bed - fell asleep & didn't wake up until 6:00 - we went to McDonald's & ate supper - gave Billy a bath when we got home - Watched tv tonite - wrapped Jimmy's present & wrapped perfume for Tina. Hank called Welad.

Sent birthday card to Vera.

Friday, August 21, 1964

2009-09-13T21:11:00.004-04:00

29
SP

Hot & humid
Washed 4 loads this A.M. & finished the ironing - done some mowing with push mower - after lunch I started to mow with the rider but the blade wouldn't rotate so I mowed the front yard with the push mower - it was terribly hot so I quit when I got it done - Went up to Kantowski's at 2:30 & got my hair cut - had to go twice to catch her at home - kept Jimmy while Pat went to the store - Called Catherine - got clothes in - Hank mowed when he came home - I sat down & didn't even start supper - didn't feel good - think I got too much sun - Ruby came over for awhile - didn't eat supper until 7:15 - Watched tv tonite - Wrote a note to Vera & sent a birthday card.

Mailed letter home -

Thursday, August 20, 1964

2009-09-13T21:05:00.003-04:00

Up at 6:45 - George picked Hank up - I took Gladys to the Commissary with me this A.M. - went about 9:30 - Ronnie went along & kept Billy & Cindy in the car - left Billy at Gladys's while I unloaded groceries & fed Newsome's cat - then I picked him up & took him to the barber shop on the base - also went to Ship's Serv. - got hair spray & eye mascara. Came home & ate lunch - Ironed this P.M. - Made salmon salad - picked Hank up from work.
Wrote a letter to Mom & Dad tonite -
Jim & Jimmy came over.

Letter from Mom

Wednesday, August 19, 1964

2009-09-13T20:55:00.002-04:00

Up at 6:30 - Took Hank to work then came home & fed Billy - str. up the house - left about 9:30 - Went to Catherine's & got her - took her apples I picked this A.M. - also tomatoes & plum jelly. We went to Kinney's & got brown tennis shoes & socks for Billy - then to King's & Grant's - got greeting cards & ribbon - gift for Jimmy's birthday - new elastic for bra's - went to McDonald's on Va. Beach Blvd. & ate lunch - then went to King's - got p.j.'s for Billy & Dad & 2 gowns for myself - got dress pants for Billy at Kresge's & got cokes - had coffee & cake at Catherine's - left at 4:00 - Went to base to get Hank but he rode home with Smith & Smith got apples - I got supper but Feldt came before I had it ready - Jim & Guthrie came too - finally ate & got dishes done - Went to Gladys's tonite - Feldt & Hank worked on grape arbor - Billy stayed here - Washed & set my hair.
Wrote in diary.

Tuesday, August 18, 1964

2009-09-13T20:50:00.003-04:00

12 pt. apples freezer

Up at 7:30 - Finished Maurell & Mary's letter this A.M. - then put apples in freezer - got 12 pt. - Didn't feel very good today - Watched tv this P.M. - Ruby came after lunch & asked about getting grapes - Vacuumed the bedrooms & bath - Gave Billy a bath & I took a shower - Watched tv - sorted some pictures & negatives - bed at 11:15.

Mailed letter to Maurell's -

Monday, August 17, 1964

2009-09-06T18:27:00.003-04:00

10 pt. tomatoes

Up at 7:30 - Cloudy & damp all day. Went down to Pipkins this A.M. to get tomatoes - had coffee with her - She helped me pick tomatoes - came back with me & got apples - After lunch I canned the tomatoes - got 10 pt. - Hank came home this afternoon & got his razor etc. - said he had the duty - cooked a batch of green beans - Billy & I took a bicycle ride tonight - talked to Mrs. Pipkin & Darlene King & her mother. Gave Billy a bath - Catherine called - Hank came home at 8:30 - Feldt took the duty for him. I wrote a letter to Maurell & Mary.

Letter from Mary Ralston -

Sunday, August 16, 1964

2009-09-06T18:23:00.003-04:00

Up at 7:30 - It is raining - made coffee & started bkfst. - Billy & I went to SS & Church - picked Gladys, Ronnie & Cindy up & took them. We stayed home all day - didn't have any company. I made an apple cobbler this P.M. - fixed pizza for supper - Jim & Ruby came over for awhile - I went over there & saw their new stereo - Watched tv tonite -.

Saturday, August 15, 1964

2009-09-06T18:14:00.003-04:00

Ø 10

Up at 8:45 - Fixed sausage & pancakes for bkfst. - done dishes - put raisins in jars & in freezer - Washed 2 loads of clothes & done a handwashing - Hank & Billy went to get a new belt for the mower - went to Kitty's & checked the house - fed the cat - This afternoon we went to City Park - stayed until 4:00 - ate lunch there - Home at 4:30 - Hank cooked hot dogs & steak on the grill - we ate out on the picnic table - Mark & Scott were playing here - Ruby came over for a few minutes & had coffee - She said Jim was high - Mrs. Pipkin came up for awhile. Done dishes - went up to Overton's & got some Breck Shampoo - gave Billy a bath & washed his hair - I took a shower - washed & set my hair - dried it while watching Hollywood Palace - bed at 11:00.

Friday, August 14, 1964

2009-09-06T18:07:00.002-04:00

4 pt. tomatoes

Up at 6:30 - Went to Kitty's this A.M. & fed the cat - Ck'd the house - canned tomatoes - got 4 pints - Hank got off at noon - he mowed lawn this P.M. - I made a rice pudding - cleaned the kit. - living rm. - hall & bath - swept the porches - walks & drive. Went to Overton's about 4:30 & got potatoes. After supper we went to Farmer's Mkt. & got cabbage - beans & cantaloupe - Took a shower after we got home. Watched tv & read paper - bed at 11:15.

Thursday, August 13, 1964

2009-09-06T14:31:00.003-04:00

Real cool & dry today -
Up at 7:10 - Finished letter to Mom & Dad this A.M. - Billy slept until about 9:00 - Str. up the house - Billy played here all morning - never mentioned going anywhere - We went to Kitty's & checked the house - fed the cat. After lunch I cleaned the windows above the kitchen sink - used steel wool on frames - really a job - washed the screens & storm windows - also permanent windows - baked a ham for supper - Catherine called tonite - put up bathroom curtain & one on back living room door - gave Billy a bath & watched tv & wrote in diary. Moved buttons on Billy's shorts & mended Hank's unif. pocket.

Mailed letter home -
Letter from Mom & Mrs. Buhrman

Wednesday, August 12, 1964

2009-09-06T14:16:00.002-04:00

Billy & I didn't get up until 8:30 - wrote in diary while having a cup of coffee - Didn't get much done today - Kitty came while we were eating bkfst. - She brought their house key & cat food - Ruby came while she was still here - then Mrs. Monroe (Mrs. Ranhorne's sister-in-law)
Hank came home at 10:00 & stayed until about 12:30 - Washed & set my hair after lunch - cleaned blind in bathroom - Gladys called - Hank came home about 3:45 & I took Billy up to Dr. Holland's office for booster shots - he got a DPT & Typhoid - Gladys & Cindy came tonite - She brought tomatoes to me - Started a letter to Mom & Dad but didn't finish it - Billy didn't feel very good tonite - I read several stories to him - had a bad electrical storm tonite - Read the paper - bed at 10:20.

Tuesday, August 11, 1964

2009-09-06T14:09:00.003-04:00

Up at 6:45 - a little bit muggy today - Ironed this A.M. - had a big one - Mrs. Pipkin came up & had coffee - after lunch I str. up the house - took a shower & got ready to go to the Dr. - Hank came home at 2:45 - I went to Dr. Holland for a complete physical - he said I appeared to be in good health - took a cancer smear & I won't hear from it for a few days. I liked Dr. Holland real well - got home about 5:00 - Gave Billy a bath & then we went to Carrol's on Military Hwy. & ate supper - Went to Wilder's Drive In & saw "How The West Was Won" - Home at 12:00.

No Mail

Monday, August 10, 1964

2009-09-06T13:57:00.004-04:00

Up at 6:45 - Partially cloudy & cool today. Washed 2 loads of white clothes (both beds) also the kitchen & bathroom curtains - plus one at back living room door - cleaned windows in kitchen & living room door inside & out - also back kitchen window inside & out - & washed venetian blind at back window - I shot Flinchum's police dog this A.M. & hit him - he yelped all the way home & worried about it the rest of the day - it made me half-sick - Called Dr. Johnson's office & made an appt. with Dr. Holland for 3:00 P.M. tomorrow - Cut the curtain off for the kitchen door & made the ruffle a little shorter - sewed a bra - Fixed a roast for supper - Billy got stung this P.M. - Read to him this P.M. - read Grundy paper - Ruby picked figs after supper & I talked to her - came in at 8:30 - gave Billy a bath - wrote in diary - Took a shower & douche & shaved my legs.

Sunday, August 9, 1964

2009-09-06T09:57:00.003-04:00

Up at 6:30 - Took a shower - done last nights dishes - read some in baby book - fed Geo. & Pebbles - Hank & Billy got up about 8:30 - Got bkfst. & done dishes - made beds & then Billy & I got ready for S.S. & Church - Gladys - Ronnie & Cindy picked us up at 10:30 & we went to Haygood Methodist Church - Billy went in Cindy's class as a teacher didn't show up for his class - Saw a man in church who looked exactly like Maurell - Went to Olivers Farm & Williams Farm then home - was eating lunch when J.C. Clinedinst & Charles came - done dishes & made coffee for him - went to Ruby's for a few minutes - came home & read the paper - went back to Ruby's & we sat outside - came home at 6:00 & made a pizza - Watched tv tonight - bed at 10:00. Real sleepy tonite - couldn't stay awake.

Saturday, August 8, 1964

2009-09-06T08:22:00.003-04:00

blood in urine -
9 Ø

Up at 8:50 - Quite hot but a nice breeze - Washed & set my hair & str. up the house - Washed 2 loads of clothes - Hank & Billy went to Coates & Land for a new wire for push mower - I baked a Cherry Supreme Cake this P.M. - Billy & Hank went to Val-U-Fair & got meat. Gladys & Cindy came while they were gone - got supper after she left - had bar-b-qued pork & biscuit turnovers - cole slaw - sliced tom. - leftover macaroni - cherry cake & apple dumplings -
Wrapped meat for freezer - Jim & Jimmie came over - I was ironing Billy's Sunday School clothes when Ruby came - They stayed until after 10:00 - Watched rest of movie "Rains of Ranchipur" - I read paper - bed at 11:15.

Friday, August 7, 1964

2009-09-06T08:14:00.003-04:00

blood

Up at 8:00 - Felt real lazy this A.M. - Called Gladys - Cleaned house this A.M. - re-arranged Billy's room - Hank got home about 12:00 - he had been up all night & was worn out - After lunch he finished mowing with the pusher - had very little to do - I cleaned the living room - baked a pan of apple dumplings for supper - used a recipe from Better Homes cookbook & it turned out pretty good - also made macaroni & cheese - Hank slept until about 5:30 - after supper he helped Jim work on his mower - Billy & I went to Gladys's for awhile - I took her 9 qt. jars - a jar of plum jelly & some apple dumplings. Went to the egg factory - home at 8:30 - Gave Billy a bath & I took a shower - Watched tv - wrote in diary.

Letter from Mom -

Thursday, August 6, 1964

2009-09-06T07:58:00.004-04:00

Had blood in urine
14 pt. apples

Up at 6:00 - Finished Mom & Dad's letter before Billy got up - he got up about 8:00 - Put 14 pint of apples in the freezer this A.M. - Hank came home for lunch - I had Jimmy here for lunch - him & Billy ate on the picnic table & Teeny had watermelon with them. Ruby came over after lunch - mowed the back yard this P.M. - Came in at 3:30 & started supper - Hank came home & ate - Took Mr. Paul to Lansdale Traffic Circle before supper - Mrs. Paul had a wreck there - Hank went back to work at 6:00. He was gone all night - They had a sneak attack tonite - I mowed until dark - got it all done except for a little in front of house - talked to Kitty & Mrs. Doughty - went to Jim's & got Billy - gave him a bath - watched tv & fell asleep.

Mailed letter home -

Wednesday, August 5, 1964

2009-05-17T19:38:00.003-04:00

Hank had duty - I got up & took him in - Billy & I left at 8:45 & picked Gladys & Cindy up - went to Fort Story - home at 11:00 - unloaded groceries & put them away - Billy ate lunch with Jimmy - went to Overton's after lunch & got parafin - came home & made plum jelly - got 9 jars - Kitty & Mrs. Pipkin came up - Billy & I had tv dinners - Picked apples after supper - Went to Ruby's a minute - Started a letter to Mom & Dad before supper & wrote awhile after supper - Called Hank about 8:45 & went out & picked him up - he came home & ate - then went back. Billy & I watched tv - went to bed about 11:15.

Tuesday, August 4, 1964

2009-05-17T19:30:00.003-04:00

Up at 7:00 - Nice & cool today - nice breeze - Fixed coffee for Hank - Ironed awhile before bkfst. - after we ate I made beds - ironed until lunchtime - Gladys called - Mark & Scott came up & played with Billy - after lunch & dishes I picked some apples for a pie - made an apple pie - talked to Kitty & Elmo & Mrs. Pipkin - washed dishes & made chili soup for supper - done some more ironing after Hank came home - had supper at 5:15 - after we got dishes done Hank helped me pick plums at Kitty's - Harold got home from Calif. this evening - wrote in diary - went back out & talked to Ruby in the yard - gave Billy a bath - called Gladys - watched tv.

No Mail -

Monday, August 3, 1964

2009-05-17T19:23:00.003-04:00

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Up at 6:30 - Washed 2 loads of white clothes plus the curtains in our bedroom - bath & one of Billy's windows - washed them & put them back - plus the back living room windows & the front one - got clothes in about noon as it acted like rain - Fixed bar-b-qued ribs - scalloped pot. & summer squash - Mr. Paul came up & fixed the mower - Billy & I went to see Gladys tonight - it rained before we got there - typed a letter for Hank tonite that he wrote to Ariens Co. - read the paper - bed at 11:00.

Sunday, August 2, 1964

2009-05-17T18:49:00.003-04:00

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Up at 9:30 - Hank was already home & reading the paper - Had pancakes for bkfst. - Str. up the house & done dishes - Hank finished mowing with the push mower - Catherine called - said they got home Thursday night - said they would be out this P.M. - I took a shower & washed & set my hair - Ruby came for coffee just as I finished rolling my hair - then Hank & Jim came in - fixed hamburger & hot dogs for lunch - was just ready to eat when Dowlings came - I done dishes & put a dress on - got Billy ready & Catherine & I walked him up to Guthrie's at 4:30 to Wayne's birthday party - I fixed coffee & made doughnuts - they left at 5:45 - Hank & I done dishes & walked over to Harris's & I met her - talked to Jim & Ruby on way home - rode to Farmer's Mkt. & got a watermelon - read the paper when we got home - bed at 11:00.

Saturday, August 1, 1964

2009-05-17T18:38:00.003-04:00

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Hank had duty -
Billy & I slept - I got up at 8:30 & Billy at 9:00 - Hank called & said Pebbles was missing - in a few minutes Jimmy brought her home - She had gone there last nite & they kept her in the garage over night. I cleaned the house today - it was dry & quite cool - Hank came home late afternoon so Billy & I could run to the store - we got a birthday present for Wayne Shedd's party tomorrow - Hank went back to base - I cleaned the kitchen - shook rugs & swept the porch - Mrs. Hildebrand came over & talked - I talked to Mrs. Ranhorne - went to Ruby's & met her company - Betty Paul came up - Billy had a pot pie for supper - Sat out back tonite - Hank came home about 8:30 & ate supper - stayed awhile - I watched a movie tonight "A Man Called Peter" - bed at 12:00.

No Mail

Friday, July 31, 1964

2009-05-17T18:24:00.003-04:00

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Up at 7:45 - Washed 3 small loads - finished painting the outside tables & chairs - Mr. Feldt came by for some rum - Mowed part of the back yard - made potato salad & salmon salad for supper - When Hank came home I mowed some with the push mower - took a shower - gave Billy a bath after supper - planned to go to Wilder's Drive In to see "How The West Was Won" but it was filled up so we went to Ocean View Amusement Park - Billy took several rides - Hank locked the keys in the car so we got a taxi to bring us home & then Hank had to go back & get the car. He got back about 11:30.

Thursday, July 30, 1964

2009-05-17T17:45:00.003-04:00

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Hot & muggy -
Painted picnic benches & lawn chairs - done it in the garage - had to wire brush the chairs first - Hank got off at noon - I painted all P.M. - Tonite we went to Gibson's & ate supper - Stopped at High's for cones - done some mending tonite - bed about 10:30.

Billy got a b-day card from Mary Ann Tessau -

Wednesday, July 29, 1964

2009-05-17T17:17:00.004-04:00

Up at 7:30 - Terribly humid - the floors stood with water today - walls etc. - all damp - finished Mom & Dad's letter this A.M. - Hank came home for lunch - didn't do anything today - went thru some old magazines this P.M. & cut out recipes - Billy looked at a movie on tv - Hank cooked steak outside tonite - also hot dogs - Sat on front porch after supper - wrote in diary - rained. Took a shower & read papers -

Mailed letter home -

Tuesday, July 28, 1964

2009-05-17T17:13:00.003-04:00

Up at 7:30 - Pouring down rain - finished folding & putting away clothes - str. up the house - wrote in diary - Billy got up at 8:30 - Ironed this A.M. - Washed & set my hair after lunch - vacuumed the kitchen & living room - made cloverleaf rolls - Started a letter to Mom & Dad tonite - didn't finish it - read the paper. Bed about 10:45.

Letter from Mom -

Monday, July 27, 1964

2009-05-17T16:37:00.004-04:00

Up at 6:30 - Washed today - had a big one - had 10 sheets - also done a handwashing - Cloudy all morning & rained once after I had 2 loads hung out - Sunny this P.M. - Hot & humid - Cleaned the bedrooms - hall & bath - Hank came home about 3:00 - took the car & had the wheels aligned - I got clothes in & beds remade - John Eden & 2 boys came as I was getting supper - ate about 6:30 - John Parrish came as we were eating - Hank finished edging walk tonite & then him & I raked up the grass in the back yard - Ruby & Jim & Kitty all came over - came in at 8:45 - Gave Billy a bath & washed his hair - I took a shower - read paper & looked at tv - bed 11:00.

Letter from Midge

Sunday, July 26, 1964

2009-05-17T14:25:00.003-04:00

Up at 8:00 - Fixed pancakes & sausage for bkfst. - Hank started mowing - I done dishes & made beds - then I mowed with push mower - I quit at 12:30 - had done all the trimming - swept the walks - drive & patio - sat on patio awhile & read the funnies - Jim came over - then Ruby came later - took 2 pictures of Billy & Pebbles - got lunch & done dishes - made potato salad - Hank fixed burner on the stove - sat on front porch & wrote in diary - Went to Guthrie's for awhile - then went to Ruby's & had coffee - Got supper & done dishes -
Ruby, Pam, Pat & I went to Wilder's Drive In tonite - Saw "Lady In A Cape" & "Walk A Tightrope" - Hank & Billy stayed home - Home at 11:45.

Saturday, July 25, 1964

2009-05-16T04:05:00.004-04:00

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Up at 7:15 - ate & got ready to go to North Carolina - left at 8:45 - Went to Manteo first & Hank went to the Court House & got the deed to our lot recorded - Billy & I snooped thru the 5 & 10 - Went to the Avalon Beach Fishing Pier & ate lunch there - drove down to our lot & looked around - rode up thru Southern Shores - got home at 4:30 - had dishes to do before getting supper - Betty Paul came up & got apples - got dishes done at 7:45 - Jim & Ruby came over - had coffee - Hank & Billy went after eggs - I watched the 9:00 P.M. movie - "Until They Sail." - Bed at 11:15.

Card from Catherine - Letter from Linda Ann Canter -

Friday, July 24, 1964

2009-05-16T03:58:00.003-04:00

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8 pt. applesauce
Up at 7:45 - Damp & cloudy today - Ironed this A.M. - Gladys called - Picked apples after lunch - made 8 pts. of applesauce this P.M. - Hank got off at 3:30 - John & Betty Eden & boys came about 4:30 - Stayed until 7:00 - We ate supper at McDonald's on Va. Beach Blvd. - went to Rose's at Pr. Anne Plaza - I got a new bra - sink divider mat - socks for Billy - aluminum pan - home at 9:00 - gave Billy a bath - made him pick up everything in his room.

Thursday, July 23, 1964

2009-05-16T03:49:00.003-04:00

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8 pt. Apples freezer
Got bkfst. for all of us this A.M. & then Billy & I took Hank to work - came home & done dishes - str. up the house - put 8 pt. of apples in the freezer this A.M. - called Gladys - Went to Ft. Story at 1:00 - Took Billy along - got cold drinks & whipping cream for Gladys - Came home & put groceries up - Hank called & said he had duty - I got supper - Kitty came over - also Jim - Went after Hank at 6:15 - he came home & ate with us - then went back to the base - I stayed outside quite awhile - Ruby came in for coffee at 8:45 - Stayed until 10:00 - Read the paper & went to bed.
Picked apples & took them to Gladys -

Wednesday, July 22, 1964

2009-05-16T03:42:00.003-04:00

Hank went to Pendleton today - got home about 3:30 - Rained off & on all day - I washed & set my hair this A.M. - Vacuumed the house - was out picking apples when John Eden & 3 boys came - When Hank came home we went to Dowlings - Fred wasn't there but we gave Catherine a check for $100.00 for the lot plus $16.00 for lawyer fees, etc. - home about 6:00 - Fixed fried oysters for supper - Mary & Dave Holmes came tonight - Stayed until 10:30 - Ruby came over also. - Bed at 11:00.