Monday, August 6, 1962

Went to Maurell's right after breakfast - painted the bedroom ceiling - closet ceiling & walls - woodwork in the dining room & living room - also part of the porch - Mary fixed a good dinner - We ate on the picnic table in the living room - The men put the fence in west of the house - Maurell's came up for supper - I gave Billy a bath before supper & I took a shower -

Sunday, August 5, 1962

Had a picnic at Eldora today - It rained this morning - I hung clothes out before breakfast - Mom, Dad, Hank & I went up & held a table - Clarence's came - then Maurell's - We stayed for dinner & supper - Stopped at Alice Church on the way home - Stayed home tonight.
Billy went to Sunday School this morning with the Kids. He was worn out tonight - Fell asleep on the way home.

Saturday, August 4, 1962

Went to Reinbeck this A.M. - got groceries & went to the bakery - then went to Maurell's - Wally's came - we all had coffee - came home before dinner - Slept awhile this P.M. - Went to Clarence's for supper - had such a nice supper - Mom, Issy & I went to the Laundromat & done the washing - got soft drinks at Trey's - Went to Maurell's awhile while waiting for the wash - Stayed at Swede's until 11:30 - Billy stayed overnight.

Friday, August 3, 1962

Went to Otto & Ruby's this morning - had coffee there - went to Wellsburg from there - Dad got some papers from the lawyer there - Mom & I went to the locker - Stopped at Koob's & got milk - Home at 12:15 & ate dinner - this afternoon we got things ready for the picnic tonight - went to Maurell's after coffee - Mary was painting & Maurell mowing - had a picnic tonight - Buster & Gladys, Carol, Wally & the kids & Maurell & Mary were all here - also Lily Storjahann - Billy went to bed about 5:30.

Thursday, August 2, 1962

We were ready to go to Maurell's at 7:30 - waited until 10:30 then went. Hank & I didn't know where we were going - found out that Maurell's are moving to Lillie Storjohann's farm - They were there working - Laurie is so good.
Carol & the kids came this P.M. for lunch.

Had a picnic supper tonight - Maurell & Mary were here - Buster & Gladys came after supper & spent the evening.

Wednesday, August 1, 1962

Got up at 6:00 - had a good start - Went through Aurora - stopped at a Truck Stop & ate breakfast - had just left there when the red light flashed on the generator indicator - Hank pulled off the side of the road - checked under the hood - got back in & the car wouldn't budge either way - he hitchhiked back to the truck stop - got a wrecker to come out - he pushed us into Hinckley, Ill. - went to the Ford garage - got there at 8:30 (our time) (7:30 their time) - Didn't leave until 4:55 their time - Got Billy's hair cut - him & I went to the Park - messed around there all day - I called home & told Mom we had transmission trouble. It cost $93.56 - We stopped before getting to Cedar Rapids & ate maid-rites in the car - I drove some - got home at 8:45 - Clarence's & Maurell's were here - everyone came out to the car to greet us - had lunch - everyone & everything looked so nice - Mom had the house looking so nice. Really seemed good to see everyone.
Laurie is really cute.

Tuesday, July 31, 1962

Got up at 6:10 - Made coffee & packed the car - Ate breakfast between Massillon & Wooster - The restaurant was a filling station converted to a restaurant - I started driving west of Bucyrus - we stopped at a roadside park for lunch - between Delphos & Van Wert - I drove again after lunch as far as Plymouth. Hank drove until we got to Aurora - really had a time - bypassed the town & had to turn back - drove all over town & asked several places before finding a motel - wound up at Hansen's where we stayed 6 yrs. ago - then went to a Burger Chef place & ate - took showers - bathed Billy in the sink - washed dishes & clothes - Bed at 11:15.

Monday, July 30, 1962

Got up at 4:00 - Left at 5:35 - Carried Billy out in his p.j.'s but he didn't get back to sleep - clouded over & cold this morning - Ran into fog after going through the tunnel - ate breakfast at Bowling Green (8:20). Ate lunch along the road just before getting to Romney, West Va. Drove until about 7:00 - Stayed at Minerva, Ohio - Hank done all the driving - drove 502 miles. Billy was real good all day.

Sunday, July 29, 1962

Finished packing today & tonight - Fixed food for tomorrow - Baked an apple pie & made potato salad - Packed all we could in the car - Dowling's came this afternoon - Stayed for supper - after they left I gave Billy a bath & washed his hair - I took a shower. Mom called tonight - Went to bed at 11:00.

Saturday, July 28, 1962

Didn't get up until 8:00 - After breakfast dishes I took a shower & washed & set my hair - Hank & Billy went shopping - Washed 4 loads of clothes - Got some things lined up for our trip - This afternoon I packed my clothes & Billy's - Gladys, Ronnie & Cindy came down late afternoon - She brought crayons for Billy to take - After she left I got supper (pork chops - potatoes & gravy - corn on the cob - zucchini squash - tomatoes & cucumbers. After supper I done a little more packing - gave Billy a bath - called Dowling's - wrote in diary. Billy went to sleep on the couch looking at Lawrence Welk. Hank went to the store tonight.

Friday, July 27, 1962

Got up at 6:30 - Got breakfast for Welad - He left about 8:00 to go to an Antique Place - I cleaned the house & garage this A.M. - went to Ruby's - Hank came home while Billy & I were eating lunch - Welad came back right after Hank left. I washed dishes - Got tomatoes & cucumbers out of the garden for Roger & Pat. They came about 1:30 - Roger mowed lawn - Pat & I picked apples for them - They stayed until 6:30 - Jim H. came over - After they left we went to Carol's & ate supper - then took Welad to Williamsburg - got home at 11:00 - had to get Billy ready for bed - He was worn out - We went right to bed after that.

Letter from Mom.

Thursday, July 26, 1962

Washed this A.M. - Went to Midge's for awhile - then went up to the egg factory - after lunch I rolled out 2 apple pies - was doing that when Welad & another guy drove in - they stayed awhile & then the guy who brought him had to go to work - Welad took our car & left - I baked 1 apple pie for supper - got supper - Ruby came over after & had coffee - Welad & Hank went to an Antique store - didn't get back until 10:15 - I folded clothes - made up Welad's bed - I went to bed at 11:00 - Hank & Welad stayed up.

Wednesday, July 25, 1962

Rain -
Finished up the ironing

Tuesday, July 24, 1962

Got up at 6:30 - Ironed a little before breakfast - Picked tomatoes at Kitty's & canned them - got 6 pint - Went to Ruby's for awhile to check on Billy. Ruby came over while I was canning tomatoes. Billy took a nap this P.M. - I finished up the tomatoes - done dishes - put a roast on for supper & then ironed until suppertime. After supper we went to Janaf - got Billy a pair of tennis shoes at Thom McAnn. Went to Bayside & got Billy's pictures back - Stopped at High's & got ice cream cones. Home at 9:00 - Gave Billy a bath - Hank & I done dishes - I dampened clothes - Wrote in diary.

Monday, July 23, 1962

Hot
Got up at 7:30 - Billy was up.
Started washing before breakfast. Had 5 loads. The washer drain overflowed & water ran all over the floor - had to pull the stove out so waxed the sides of it & side of the washer. Went to Kitty's this A.M. to get Billy - Went to Ruby's at noon for a few minutes. This afternoon I scrubbed & waxed the kitchen floor. Ruby came over for awhile. After supper I folded clothes, made up the beds & took a shower. Hank took Billy to the base for awhile - he had duty & went out there to check.

Letter from Mom.

Sunday, July 22, 1962

Hot -
Took Billy to Sunday School - I went to Gladys's for coffee - Didn't feel very good today. Stayed home all day - read the paper this afternoon. Called Dowling's but they couldn't come out. Picked strawberries after supper & weeded them. Kitty, Ruby & Mrs. Hildebrand came over. We sat out in Jim's backyard for awhile. Brought Billy in & gave him a bath.

Saturday, July 21, 1962

Hot -
Got up at 7:00. Roger came after breakfast - him & Hank finished the mowing. I washed & cleaned house today. Roger & Hank left about noon & went to Robbins Corner - I took a nap this afternoon. We ate supper at the Drive In by Shore Drive In movie - rode out to Be Lo & got potatoes & juice. Billy looked at Lawrence Welk. I went to bed at 10:30. Gave Billy a bath after lunch. Welad left at 5:00 this A.M.

Friday, July 20, 1962

Hot -
I finished up the ironing after breakfast then went out at 10:30 & started mowing - Welad came back as I finished up the front - then he mowed until lunchtime - I trimmed in front - we ate lunch - Hank came in as we were eating - he was off for the rest of the day. Midge called - she came over with Larry & Brenda - Stayed until 3:00 - Hank & Welad went out - When Midge left I done dishes - put Billy down for a nap - then went out & mowed for awhile. Took a shower - Hank, Welad & Billy went after chicken chow mein for supper - after supper they kept Billy while Midge & I went to Penny's - I got p.j's pedal pushers & bra - p.j's & 2 shirts for Hank. Billy was still up when I got home.

Thursday, July 19, 1962

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Wednesday, July 18, 1962

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Tuesday, July 17, 1962

Got up at 6:15. Fixed breakfast for Hank & I & coffee for him to take to Pendleton. Run a load of wash before Billy got up - washed 3 loads altogether - When Welad got up I got breakfast for him & Billy - picked beans & cucumbers - got a few radishes - Gave Billy a bath after lunch & he went to Judy Smith's Birthday party - I picked some apples for Ruby - then cooked up a batch of applesauce & got supper. Pat & Dee Dee brought Billy home early from the party. He didn't want to stay - Ruby came over after supper. Hank, Welad & Billy went to High's - I folded clothes - Put Billy to bed at 9:00 - Took a shower.

Sent letter to Mom & Dad.

Monday, July 16, 1962

Got up at 6:45 - This morning Billy & I went to Midge's - I paid her for the lamp shade (5.50) - then we went to Howell's & I got my sunglasses - Stopped at Colonial - home at 12:45 - fixed lunch - Billy wouldn't take a nap - Hank kept him while I went to GEX this P.M. - Got Billy 4 shirts & long pants - toys for trip - present for Judy - vitamins - etc. - home at 5:00 - Welad came before supper - Rained tonight - Gave Billy a bath & he went to bed early - Welad & Hank went to the corner - I called Gladys - wrote in my diary. Wrote to Mom & Dad.

Sunday, July 15, 1962

I took Billy to Sunday School - I didn't stay because I didn't feel good. Hank & I both went after him - stopped at Warner's for awhile - Billy broke a lamp shade & chimney - after lunch Billy took a nap. When he woke up we went to City Park - Stopped at Tastee Freez for hot dogs - Tonight I gave Billy a bath - hemmed my brown & orange skirt - balanced 2 bank statements this afternoon.

Saturday, July 14, 1962

Hank & Welad left early for camp - I got up at 6:30 - Wrote a few lines to Mom & Dad - Billy & I were eating breakfast when Roger came - Hank got back at 8:30 & I fixed his breakfast - Roger, Hank & Jim mowed lawn - I washed 2 loads & cleaned the house. I went over to Ruby's after supper for a little while.
Watched tv tonight - Billy looked at Lawrence Welk.

Sent Mom & Dad a note.

Friday, July 13, 1962

Ironed a little this morning. John Eden & the 3 boys came over for awhile - left at 11:30 to take Billy to the Dr. for a check-up - Welad went along - stopped at Howell's to get my sunglasses but couldn't get them - stopped at Southern Shopping Center (Wimpy's) & ate lunch - got home at 2:00. Billy took a nap - I went over to Ruby's for a little bit - came home & finished up the ironing - Tonight we went to the Club & ate supper - stopped at High's for ice cream.

Thursday, July 12, 1962

SP
Got up at 6:45.
John Eden came after Welad & they went fishing - I caught Billy's finger in the storm door this morning. Went down to Kitty's for awhile - Went over & had coffee with Ruby. I ironed this afternoon - also picked some apples - Welad & I peeled them after supper - I put 10 pint in the freezer tonight - gave Billy a bath.

Wednesday, July 11, 1962

Got up at 7:00 - Canned 8 pint of beans this A.M. - Ruby came over - Fixed 5 qt. of dill pickles this P.M. - vacuumed the kitchen - Welad came back about supper time - after supper we went to Va. Beach - Billy rode on all the rides - got home at 10:45 - Put Billy to bed then I ironed until 12:15.

Tuesday, July 10, 1962

Had a big washing - washed all day - picked beans & cucumbers - Welad called at noon & Billy & I had to go down to the Jefferson Hotel & pick him up - Stopped at Tastee Freez & ate lunch - got home at 2:00 - Billy took a nap - I washed 2 more loads of clothes - done dishes - got clothes in - got supper - Tonight I made up the beds - gave Billy a bath - cleaned & snapped the beans. Wen to bed at 1:00.

Monday, July 9, 1962

Got up at 6:30 - at 8:15 I had to wake Billy up & dress him & get his breakfast - Lynn came over & stayed with him - Hank came home & we left at 9:00 - I had an eye appointment at 10:00 - Hank dropped me off & he went to the Triple A to get the razors fixed. The Dr. put drops in my eyes so I couldn't see very good the rest of the day - Didn't need my glasses changed. Stopped at Tastee Freez & got hot dogs - brought some home for Lynn & Billy - Got home at 12:15 - Hank & Billy got eggs - Hank didn't go back to work - I took hems out of 2 skirts this P.M. - We went shopping after supper - Went to Thom McAn & Janaf - Got Billy shoes at Edwards - Went to Penny's & got a half slip - training pants for Billy - got a pin at Kresge's - Hank got socks - Home at 8:45 - Billy ate 2 ice cream cones & went to bed - I finished hemming my brown skirt - Wrote diary.

Sunday, July 8, 1962

Billy & I went to Sunday School - came home & staightened up the house - after lunch I gave Billy a bath & he took a nap. I hemmed my yellow dress & started the brown skirt. Hank cooked hamburgers out tonight - after supper we rode to Va. Beach - went to a gift shop & picked up some souvenirs for Mary Ann Tessau - also salt & pepper shakers for Mom - Stopped at Oceana & got soft drinks - home at 10:15 & went to bed.