Friday, December 22, 1961
He is! This morning all spotty but feeling pretty good. Busy morning - had to wrap aprons & get Joni off to school. Also Jill in morning today. They had morning & afternoon classes together today & Santa visited them. Went uptown to bank to take bonus check in - $1000. Kids got out at 3 today. At noon - took Todd's gift over to his teacher - she said she had 4 calls already of kids with chicken pox. By time to pick up kids it was starting to snow & get slick. Brought then home & went to grocery store. By 5:00 it was terrible out!
Thursday, December 21, 1961
Today - Todd's program. Washed Jill & Todd's hair this morning. Took Debbie & Jill to program. Todd did real well! After program, Mrs. Schultz announced that a little boy had been in school since Monday with chicken pox. After program we went over to Ron's folks to see them & got aprons for teachers gifts. Picked up Joni & took her over for Brownie X-mas party. Brought her home later & we ate & all got dressed for church X-mas program. Kids all looked real nice - girls in their red dresses & Todd in red sweater, white shirt and green pants. We picked up Lori & took her. The kids did good. My folks were there & they came over afterwards. Kids were tired out - they got ready for bed. I looked at Todd & I think he's getting chicken pox.
Wednesday, December 20, 1961
Today was the day of Joni's program at school. I worked right up until noon getting her Christmas dress finished for her to wear. After lunch, kids off to school & Debbie over to Nellie's to nap. I took pants to cleaners, stopped at Sears & picked up slippers I ordered for Mom. Then picked up Grandma Jones & went to X-mas program. It was real nice, however I guess it wouldn't have mattered if her dress was finished or not, they wore collars which covered them up.
Monday, December 11, 1961
We sure got snow today. Very cold & blowing. Debbie didn't come today - Jerri was in a wreck Fri. nite & didn't go to work. Barb & I decided not to send kids to nursery school because of weather. School was dismissed at 2:30. I went over to get the kids & was sure glad when we got back home again. Got book Something Light & rest of our material today.
Sunday, December 10, 1961
Kids went to Sunday School. Laxy day. Wrapped some X-mas presents. Ron's folks were out & Mom & Zenas were out too. I fixed Mom's hair.
Saturday, December 9. 1961
We were pretty tired today. Didn't get up until about 9:30. Cold out. Straightened house up some & Ron & kids put up the Christmas tree. Stayed home tonite. Ron taped the Lawrence Welk hour.
Monday, November 27, 1961
Got home about 4:30. All pretty tired. Joni didn't go to school until noon.
Thursday, November 23, 1961
Thanksgiving at Grandma's. Aunt Ruth & family there. Uncle Cotton came in & Ron went back to deer camp with him.
Tuesday, November 21, 1961
Left for Grandma & Grandpa's at 4:30 today in a drizzling rain. All very excited about going. We drove in rain all the way. Pretty miserable driving. Kids & Kip were good travelers.
Monday, November 13, 1961
Drove kids to nursery school. Went to library, got groceries, got home & had to go & get Joni from school. She had a sore throat & didn't feel good. Had to fix dessert for Marian's bridge tonite. Jo Lewis & Pat Kirwin were there. Mary Kay & Mary Kramer subbed. I won high - bridge pencils.
Sunday, November 12, 1961
Went to church to hear Joni sing. Mom & Zen came too. Todd didn't go to Sunday School.
Thursday, November 9, 1961
Pat Kirwan had a baby boy today. I guess everything went well. 8 lbs - named him Randall James. So happy for her.
Saturday, November 4, 1961
We kinda goofed off today. Went uptown. Stopped at Tyler's. Got a gun for Todd. Came home. Had sandwiches. Later went over to Crow's to get some costumes ready for Beaux Art Ball. Went as Flintstones. Won a prize.
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I remember this, Mom was Betty Rubble, Dad was Fred Flintstone, Flo Crow was Wilma Flintstone and Harold Crow was Barney Rubble. They all fit their roles so well! They made costumes out of burlap bags, went barefoot and Mom and Flo wore jewelry made from rocks and strips of leather. Mom always said that the necklace Dad made for her to wear had a big, heavy rock hanging from it and her neck hurt for several days afterwards but they had a lot of fun.
Friday, November 3, 1961
This morning I changed our sheets & put them back on. Cleaned the upstairs. Had lunch - got kids off to school. Took Jill & Jon to nursery school. Took Debbie over to Mother's for her nap. I came home - got cleaned up & went to visit Joni's class at school. I could sure tell the difference in her group from a year ago. Stopped at shopping center & got Jill a shirt to go with her purple pants. Went over to get Debbie. Stayed & had coffee. Then picked up Jill & Jon, Todd & Joni. Came home & finished cleaning. Scrubbed black marks off family room floor & kitchen.
Ron came home about 10:20. He rode home with Frank Miles. We were all ready to go get him. It is so good to have him home again. We sat & talked & talked & talked. He had a lot to tell about all the things he had done & places they had gone.
Ron came home about 10:20. He rode home with Frank Miles. We were all ready to go get him. It is so good to have him home again. We sat & talked & talked & talked. He had a lot to tell about all the things he had done & places they had gone.
Thursday, November 2, 1961
Today is the birthday of Ron.
Realized that Ron's drivers license would expire today while he's gone. Went over & picked up Todd & Joni - took her to Brownies, then went back & got Deb after her nap. Picked Joni up from Brownies and came home. Tried to call Ron about 5:30 to wish him a happy birthday. He wasn't in so we left the call to be tried an hour later. We had pizza & chocolate sundaes by candlelight to celebrate Daddy's birthday. About 6:30 the phone rang - thought it was our call to Ron. It was a collect call from Ron. He had called before the operator tried our call again. We were glad to talk to him. He was having a good time & I think we all felt better after we talked to him.
Realized that Ron's drivers license would expire today while he's gone. Went over & picked up Todd & Joni - took her to Brownies, then went back & got Deb after her nap. Picked Joni up from Brownies and came home. Tried to call Ron about 5:30 to wish him a happy birthday. He wasn't in so we left the call to be tried an hour later. We had pizza & chocolate sundaes by candlelight to celebrate Daddy's birthday. About 6:30 the phone rang - thought it was our call to Ron. It was a collect call from Ron. He had called before the operator tried our call again. We were glad to talk to him. He was having a good time & I think we all felt better after we talked to him.
Wednesday, November 1, 1961
We were pretty busy this morning getting Ron ready to go to Chicago. He came home from work about 10:30 & got cleaned up to go. We left about 11:30, picked up Joni at school, then Bob Nelson & took them to the airport. They left about 12:15. It was awfully foggy. I hated to see him go.
Took kids to school - Jill & Jon to nursery school. Stopped uptown & over at Mother's. Came home & baked some applesauce loaf for Mom's coffee in the morning. Joni went to choir practice after school. When she came home we went to shopping center for supper, then took Mom's applesauce loaf over. We didn't stay too long, came home & got ready for bed. Todd cried because he wanted his daddy to come home. Finally settled down when he discovered he could order a 2 blade knife with 5 bubble gum wrappers & 35¢.
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Took kids to school - Jill & Jon to nursery school. Stopped uptown & over at Mother's. Came home & baked some applesauce loaf for Mom's coffee in the morning. Joni went to choir practice after school. When she came home we went to shopping center for supper, then took Mom's applesauce loaf over. We didn't stay too long, came home & got ready for bed. Todd cried because he wanted his daddy to come home. Finally settled down when he discovered he could order a 2 blade knife with 5 bubble gum wrappers & 35¢.
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Tuesday, October 31, 1961
Today is our Anniversary.
This morning I fixed my hair & goofed off. Marian & Marg came out for coffee & to wish us a happy anniversary. This afternoon Mother came out & I helped her make 36 small corsages for Church Circle meeting tomorrow morning. Zen bought beefburgers & brought them out for supper. We ate & got cleaned up. Mom did dishes & Ken came over to stay with kids. We went to the movie uptown, "Come September" to celebrate. It was a very good movie. Afterwards we went to the Elks & had one drink then came home & had another & watched Jack Paar & went to bed. It was a nice evening.
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Monday, October 30, 1961
This morning busy with my usual work. Mixed up some dough & baked some Halloween cookies. Fixed lunch & ate. Took kids to school. Todd started going to school at the church today in the afternoons. He likes his teacher very much.
Friday, October 27, 1961
This morning quickly did my work up. Went uptown & bought a pair of shoes for Jill on sale - 2 for $5.95 shoes. Came home - fixed dinner. Nellie came over & stayed for dinner. After lunch, I took kids to nursery school. Stopped at Mom's & picked up my gold sweater - done. Came home & did dishes, put Debbie down for nap.
Thursday, October 26, 1961
Beautiful day!
This morning went up to look at pajama material & yarn. Didn't get either but did buy a pair of purple flats $2.22. Real sharp - on sale.
This afternoon - ran sweeper, straightened up house & did most of my ironing. Called Jean Jensen to have her up for coffee but she had Chris home from school & was taking her to Dr. for check-up.
Began turquoise sweater. Knitted on it for a while. Ron went out tonite & sold 1 and Mrs. Hallam called & wanted him to come Sat. & write theirs up.
This morning went up to look at pajama material & yarn. Didn't get either but did buy a pair of purple flats $2.22. Real sharp - on sale.
This afternoon - ran sweeper, straightened up house & did most of my ironing. Called Jean Jensen to have her up for coffee but she had Chris home from school & was taking her to Dr. for check-up.
Began turquoise sweater. Knitted on it for a while. Ron went out tonite & sold 1 and Mrs. Hallam called & wanted him to come Sat. & write theirs up.
Wednesday, October 25, 1961
This morning went up & bought some new play clothes for Jill to wear to school. 2 - 2 pc. outfits & 1 pr. velveteen pants - came to $8.10. Called Barbara Fleener about exchanging driving - she took them today. Jill looked so sweet & came home all excited. Had call from Mrs. Santen this afternoon to say Todd will start having afternoon classes in our church basement starting Monday. Had 40 kids in each class dividing it into 3 groups of 25 or about that. Todd seems to like the idea. Ron went out tonite & again sold 2. Wow! Makes 6 this week so far.
Tuesday, October 24, 1961
Still didn't feel too good. In fact didn't do much today. Took Jill over to see her school today. She really liked it & is anxious to go. Tonite Ron went out again & sold 2. Really rolling this week.
Monday, October 23, 1961
Today is the birthday of Barron.
Felt rotten today. Feel like I'm getting a cold - sore throat. Ron went out tonite. Sold 2. Mrs. Lightner called tonite about Jill starting to nursery school. Decided to take her over tomorrow afternoon to meet Mrs. Lightner & see the school. She is very excited. Ron went & got a pair of gloves & took them over to Barron for his birthday.
Felt rotten today. Feel like I'm getting a cold - sore throat. Ron went out tonite. Sold 2. Mrs. Lightner called tonite about Jill starting to nursery school. Decided to take her over tomorrow afternoon to meet Mrs. Lightner & see the school. She is very excited. Ron went & got a pair of gloves & took them over to Barron for his birthday.
Sunday, October 22, 1961
Joni & Todd went to Sunday School. Jill stayed home with bad cold. Went to Edith's for steak dinner for Barron's birthday. Dave came out late afternoon. We all went over to Mother's for oyster stew & to watch color TV.
Saturday, October 21, 1961
Today is the birthday of Delores DeBoom.
This morning I went over & picked up girls - then Todd. Came home & cleaned the house up. Ron went out to sell for a while. In afternoon I went to library & grocery store. In evening Dave Taylor stopped with his folks on way home from game to see our house & have a drink. Ernie called about 4 - they came down about 8. Mary Ann & Barron stopped out. Vissers went home about 11.
This morning I went over & picked up girls - then Todd. Came home & cleaned the house up. Ron went out to sell for a while. In afternoon I went to library & grocery store. In evening Dave Taylor stopped with his folks on way home from game to see our house & have a drink. Ernie called about 4 - they came down about 8. Mary Ann & Barron stopped out. Vissers went home about 11.
Friday, October 20, 1961
Tonite Ron's folks called and wanted to take Todd to football game. I needed a sitter so Ron called & asked Mom to keep girls overnite & Edith to let Todd stay over. I went to club & Ron went out to sell, then to Jerry Dean's party then to Crow's to play poker. I was at Marilyn Walker's - got home about 12:30. Ron didn't come home till quarter to 5 & I was scared in this house alone.
Wednesday, October 18, 1961
This morning I ironed. This afternoon Mom came out & gave Jill a Tonette. I ironed. Got cold & rainy late afternoon. Joni was late coming home from school. Couldn't figure out where she was. She had stopped off at church for choir practice. When she got home Mom gave her a Tonette. I fixed potato soup & we all ate together. Ron wasn't feeling too good but he had to go play bridge I.E.D.B.C. He stayed home from work this morning with cold. Mrs. Gage called about ceramics & read me a riot act but I got out of it.
Tuesday, October 17, 1961
Today mother came out & helped me get caught up with my ironing. We both ironed the whole blessed day. I took time out in the afternoon to go up & help vote the new Jr. High school in. Vote passed with about 70% for it. Mom fixed some corn beef & cabbage & we all had supper together. After supper Ron went to play bridge. Mom washed her hair & I put it up on rollers for her. Man from Iowa Piano Co. came & showed us a repossessed spinet but they still wanted about $700 for it.
Monday, October 16, 1961
Very nice day & so very busy. This morning fixed harvest torte for Ladies Guild tonite. Had Nellie bake it. Kept Barry for Marian. At noon Curt & Jim Karns stopped by. I had to go to school tea. Joni had a part in it. Nellie kept kids while I went to school. Went to bank - came home, made nut cups for Guild. Had washed sheets off all the beds & had Bev help bring them in while I did dishes. Ron came home - I fixed kids supper, made beds & we were off to Bachman's for martinis. Then to Maytag Labor Management Ladies nite. We brought Gene & Vivian Danz & Tom & Sue home with us & was my house a mess!
Sunday, October 15, 1961
Kids went to Sunday School. Ron wired Don Jones' stove. I cooked turkey. In afternoon we rode down to Red Rock Dam with Jim & Sue Bunn. In evening we stayed home.
Thursday, October 12, 1961
Very nice day today. Stopped at Flo's for coffee after took kids to school. Didn't get home till about 10:30. In afternoon, Marg & I & kids went out riding in country to find weeds. I wanted milk pods to make nut cups. We found a tremendous cat-tail place too late. Go to Plant 2 corner - turn east - go down first lane - at intersection turn east & keep going east - between railroad tracks by Knute Troen Fire #715 & John Brock Fire #596 & closed schoolhouse - road wound around & came out by Amboy Grange. We stopped at Anderson's & got some pine cones & acorns. Home about 4. Tonite it rained. Ron stayed home & I subbed in Pat Umbargers bridge club.
Wednesday, October 11, 1961
This morning Mrs. Santen called & said Joni had gotten sick at school. I had to have Wilma take me over to get her, then she came in for coffee. Seemed like morning flew by. Joni must have had a touch of flu - mostly headache & a little temp. She took a nap then felt much better in afternoon. In afternoon I worked on my fall bouquet stuff. In evening Ron subbed on Jim Bunn's bowling team. I wenet to Craft's Club tonite. Margaret picked me up. In a weak moment, I agreed to take over Mary's duties as Secretary-Treasurer. The program tonite - Thanksgiving & X-mas ideas. Pretty interesting. Got books today - Heaven has no favorites.
Tuesday, October 10, 1961
Today is the birthday of Clarence DeBoom.
This morning I tried out the new Dry-Cleaning Village. I took down 2 dresses - black knit & beige wool, 2 - 2 pc. dresses - orange wool & plaid cotton knit, 1 pr. slacks, 3 of Joni's skirts & 4 skirts of mine. Cleaned all for $1.50. Rainy day. Pat Umbarger came out for coffee & I ironed. She took Todd home with her. He stayed for supper. Joni went to David Crow's after school - stayed for supper. Ron was home most of the evening - made 1 call. Didn't sell! Took apart plant in bedroom & polished it.
This morning I tried out the new Dry-Cleaning Village. I took down 2 dresses - black knit & beige wool, 2 - 2 pc. dresses - orange wool & plaid cotton knit, 1 pr. slacks, 3 of Joni's skirts & 4 skirts of mine. Cleaned all for $1.50. Rainy day. Pat Umbarger came out for coffee & I ironed. She took Todd home with her. He stayed for supper. Joni went to David Crow's after school - stayed for supper. Ron was home most of the evening - made 1 call. Didn't sell! Took apart plant in bedroom & polished it.
Monday, October 9, 1961
This morning I went & got a cup (crazy one!) & some rolls - stopped for Marian. She made coffee & we went over to Margaret's to wish her a belated "Happy Birthday". Bought & started putting plant food in water for plants. This afternoon I ironed , changed Jill's sheets & washed them.
Tonite went to bridge at Jo Lewis'. Mary Kay Brown subbed for Pat Kirwan. Rode with Kay. Pat Spellman arrived in a maternity top - a surprise to everyone - & Kay - but I guess all knew about her.
Tonite went to bridge at Jo Lewis'. Mary Kay Brown subbed for Pat Kirwan. Rode with Kay. Pat Spellman arrived in a maternity top - a surprise to everyone - & Kay - but I guess all knew about her.
Sunday, October 8, 1961
Today is the birthday of Margaret.
Kids went to S.S. Ron went out & planted about 60 bulbs for spring. Stayed home. Pretty day.
Kids went to S.S. Ron went out & planted about 60 bulbs for spring. Stayed home. Pretty day.
Saturday, October 7, 1961
Wedding of Rosemary & Glen Mattson
Up early. Hemmed up plaid dress for Jill. Went to beauty shop for set. Ron took kids & changed Joni's shoes & got a new shirt for Todd. Came home & washed girls hair & got ready to go to Rosemary & Glen's wedding at 2. It was very nice.
Ron & his dad came home to watch game. Girls & I stayed at reception & rode home with Edith. Came home & straightened up house. DeBooms called & we went over & had champagne - later went to Lombardi for steaks. Nice day!
Up early. Hemmed up plaid dress for Jill. Went to beauty shop for set. Ron took kids & changed Joni's shoes & got a new shirt for Todd. Came home & washed girls hair & got ready to go to Rosemary & Glen's wedding at 2. It was very nice.
Ron & his dad came home to watch game. Girls & I stayed at reception & rode home with Edith. Came home & straightened up house. DeBooms called & we went over & had champagne - later went to Lombardi for steaks. Nice day!
Friday, October 6, 1961
Ran over & had coffee with Nellie. She & Ken & Dolores had been sick yesterday. Used her car - ran uptown & got a rubber plant at Kresge's - $1.66. 17 leaves. This afternoon cleaned house. Marian & Marge were out for coffee. Tonite Ron stayed home. I went to shopping center to look for skirt for Joni or dress for both girls. Looked everywhere but could find nothing.
Thursday, October 5, 1961
This morning wondering what to wear tonite, spent most of the morning shortening gray cotton & silk dress Ron gave me - then forgot to take it to the cleaners. All of a sudden decided to have a permanent - called Francois & got one at 3 from Maxine Hopkins. Margaret kept Joni & Marian kept Jill & Todd. Got out about 5:30, picked up kids - came home & got ready.
Kids started buying savings stamps at school.
Kids started buying savings stamps at school.
Wednesday, October 4, 1961
Nellie & folks got home last nite & both were over this afternoon. Guess they had a nice trip. I didn't do very much today. Ron stayed home tonite. Riley called & said we are to come to a banquet in D.M. tomorrow nite. Todd got sick during the nite & threw up.
Tuesday, October 3, 1961
Nice day - I still felt kind of tired & sure didn't do much today. Started off badly - having to rush around. Forgot to call Ken & had to hurry around & take him to school & Joni & Todd to dentist. Took them to school, went back uptown to look for skirt to go with her blazer but couldn't find anything.
Ron had his arbitration case today. Came home about 12:45.
Ron had his arbitration case today. Came home about 12:45.
Monday, October 2, 1961
This morning I used Nellie's car to take kids to school & went to bank, Daily News & took back silver service. Nice day. Felt very lazy today. Doris Hilmer stopped by on bond election survey & stayed for coffee. I did some ironing.
Tonite Ron went to Des Moines for meeting. Norm & his ex-wife went along. Came home with the news that everyone had quit but him & went to work selling vitamins.
Tonite Ron went to Des Moines for meeting. Norm & his ex-wife went along. Came home with the news that everyone had quit but him & went to work selling vitamins.
Sunday, October 1, 1961
Kids went to S. S. I did dishes from the party & straightened up house. In afternoon we went for a ride & got some weeds & bittersweet. Evening we just relaxed.
Saturday, September 30, 1961
Today is the birthday of Zenas.
Got up tired - did dishes and cleaned family room. Rainy day. Ron took kids uptown & got Todd a light & horn for his bike & new shoes for Joni & Jill. I made punch, then took kids with me to get roses at Lewis's & pick up Zenas's birthday cake. About 5 we went to shopping center for supper, then came home & cleaned up.
Got up tired - did dishes and cleaned family room. Rainy day. Ron took kids uptown & got Todd a light & horn for his bike & new shoes for Joni & Jill. I made punch, then took kids with me to get roses at Lewis's & pick up Zenas's birthday cake. About 5 we went to shopping center for supper, then came home & cleaned up.
Friday, September 29, 1961
Today I went over upstairs again - vacuumed & polished furniture, etc. Then thoroughly cleaned living room - waxed paneling, tables, etc.
Mother came out in the afternoon & helped me by vacuuming the basement & straightening it up. By nite very tired! Shower & to bed.
Mother came out in the afternoon & helped me by vacuuming the basement & straightening it up. By nite very tired! Shower & to bed.
Thursday, September 28, 1961
Worked today washing kitchen cupboards, waxing them. Washing china cups & saucers, etc. Cleaned little room a little, cleaned the floor. Cleaned oven. Ironed bathroom curtains & put them back up.
Ron went out - sold 1.
Todd broke one of my cups of my cup & saucer collection.
Ron went out - sold 1.
Todd broke one of my cups of my cup & saucer collection.
Wednesday, September 27, 1961
Nice day but cool. Finished scrubbing down the stairs & washed wall coming down stairway. Cleaned little bathroom today. Tonite I subbed at Margaret's bridge club. Marian did too. Had a good time. Ron wasn't feeling very good & stayed home with the kids.
Ron came & took Todd to dentist after he got out of school & he drilled a hole where the boil was. Doesn’t seem to be bothering him much though.
Ron came & took Todd to dentist after he got out of school & he drilled a hole where the boil was. Doesn’t seem to be bothering him much though.
Tuesday, September 26, 1961
Today - got drapes back up in our room. Edith came out & ironed Joni's for me & put them up. Cleaned the upstairs bathroom. Scrubbed carpet in the hallway. Ran out of shampoo so didn't get stairs done. Tonite Ron & I & kids went over to Mother's & picked up a bunch of dishes & stuff for party. Nice day - I washed crocheted tablecloth & hung it out & aired dining room drapes.
Looked in Todd's mouth tonite & found he had a boil on side of tooth.
Looked in Todd's mouth tonite & found he had a boil on side of tooth.
Monday, September 25, 1961
Today cleaned Joni's bedroom floor. Washed her drapes & upper bath's . I took our drapes & Todd's down and aired them. Washed rugs from all 3 rooms and washed the windows inside and out. By nite I was pretty tired. Asked Bev and Delores to come over & do dishes for me. It was a big help. Ron went to D.M. to meeting tonite.
Sunday, September 24, 1961
Went to church & SS Rally Day program. All 3 kids earned a pin for perfect attendance during last year. Charlie's birthday - we went there for dinner. In afternoon I cleaned Todd & Jill's floor & ours & moved furniture around.
Friday, September 22, 1961
Went to library & over to Mom's to get pictures of our house for Joni. They had just dyed their rug & I tried to help her arrange her furniture. Brought home our chair.
Tuesday, September 19, 1961
Today I started fall house cleaning. I cleaned & waxed the family room floor. Took the braided rugs out & cleaned them with Glamorene.
Monday, September 18, 1961
Today finished my skirt to my dress. Tonite went to Womens Club dinner with mother. Mrs. Clark Priebe (Mrs. America - 1959) spoke.
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Sunday, September 17, 1961
Ron got our lamp up in the planter today. Kids went to S.S. In afternoon we went to Colfax water skiing with Ron's folks, Mary Ann & Barron & Dave.
Friday, September 15, 1961
Today I spent most of the day sewing, trying to get a cotton 2 pc. fall print dress ready to wear tonite however I didn't make it. Got top done but quit about 4 as I knew I couldn't get skirt done. Ron took kids over to Mother's to stay while he went out to sell. I went to D.M. with Twila - we stopped in Colfax & met Donna & Kay. Donna drove on in to D.M. There we met Irene & Janice at Babe's for pizza.
Tuesday, September 12, 1961
Today is the birthday of Laurie Underbrink.
Last nite - a single girl - 39 yrs old - Anna Maxine Sherrick was found murdered in her bed. Next door to where Don & Bert Jones are building.
Last nite - a single girl - 39 yrs old - Anna Maxine Sherrick was found murdered in her bed. Next door to where Don & Bert Jones are building.
Monday, September 11, 2009
Bridge tonite at Pat Kirwan's. I drove & picked up Di & Marian & Mary Jo.
Sunday, September 10, 1961
Kids went to S.S. Lori went with them. Went over to Ron's folks for hot dogs. Mary Ann & Barron went to Coralville. Went over to DeBooms & ate supper. They came over & played cards.
Tuesday, September 5, 1961
Today is the birthday of Janice Kaye Jones.
Well, I just got Todd off for his first day of school. He was pretty excited. I took pictures of the kids as they were ready to leave. Lori picked Todd up.
Well, I just got Todd off for his first day of school. He was pretty excited. I took pictures of the kids as they were ready to leave. Lori picked Todd up.
Monday, September 4, 1961
Today is Labor Day.
Lazy day. Went over to Mom's & brought in mail. Dreary & rainy. Ron & kids cleaned basement. I baked an apple crisp. We went over to Mary Ann's about 2 for dinner to celebrate Jan's birthday. Barron's niece Carol & her roommate were there over the weekend. We came home about 4:30 and I washed Joni & Todd's hair. We had Judy Massman come to stay with the kids and about 7:00 we went over to Deskin's to have pot luck dinner. Then we played Tripoly.
Lazy day. Went over to Mom's & brought in mail. Dreary & rainy. Ron & kids cleaned basement. I baked an apple crisp. We went over to Mary Ann's about 2 for dinner to celebrate Jan's birthday. Barron's niece Carol & her roommate were there over the weekend. We came home about 4:30 and I washed Joni & Todd's hair. We had Judy Massman come to stay with the kids and about 7:00 we went over to Deskin's to have pot luck dinner. Then we played Tripoly.
Sunday, September 3, 1961
Mom's birthday.
Very dreary day. Kids went to S.S. Jack & Pat & kids stopped after S.S. for coffee & stayed for dinner & supper. In afternoon we drove to Gray's Lake as Mary Ann & Barron had taken the boat up. Ron skied once but it was awfully cold.
Very dreary day. Kids went to S.S. Jack & Pat & kids stopped after S.S. for coffee & stayed for dinner & supper. In afternoon we drove to Gray's Lake as Mary Ann & Barron had taken the boat up. Ron skied once but it was awfully cold.
Saturday, September 2, 1961
A year ago today we moved into our new house.
This morning we were slow getting around. I washed & fixed Jill's hair & mine. Ron took Todd & went up to the Dr. to have his stitches taken out. I took girls & went uptown & bought 1 dress for Joni to wear to school. Then we all went out to Anderson's & Ron fixed their washer. We stayed & ate with them. We came home about 2 & went to Colfax. Ron went water skiing with Dave & Ed. I took kids & went over to the swimming pool. We were there all afternoon. By the time we got home it was about 7:30. Tired out!
This morning we were slow getting around. I washed & fixed Jill's hair & mine. Ron took Todd & went up to the Dr. to have his stitches taken out. I took girls & went uptown & bought 1 dress for Joni to wear to school. Then we all went out to Anderson's & Ron fixed their washer. We stayed & ate with them. We came home about 2 & went to Colfax. Ron went water skiing with Dave & Ed. I took kids & went over to the swimming pool. We were there all afternoon. By the time we got home it was about 7:30. Tired out!
Friday, September 1, 1961
Today Ron went back to work. I cleaned today very good. Marg called & said Marian was coming over for coffee & to come over. I did. Todd stayed there all day to play with Mark & Debbie came home & spent the day with Joni. DeBoom's left today to go to the lakes over the weekend with Wilderman's. Dave Taylor moved from his apartment to Dave's and Ron was late coming home as he stopped up there to help (?). Later - about 9 - we had Judy Massmen (Diane's sitter) come & stay with the kids & we went up to a party Dave was having. We came home a little before midnight.
Thursday, August 31, 1961
This morning I washed our sheets - folded & put away a lot of clothes. Dorothy Guthrie stopped out & brought Ron $15 for some World Books she sold after Ron told her to go there. I cleaned & washed out the refrig. freezer for the first time. Glad to get that done. Jim brought Ron's paycheck & this afternoon I went to bank and then around to pay some bills. Got Todd's jeans for school today. Ron getting around better today. Went out & sat in the garage - watered evergreens. Ron's folks got home. Brought me a cup & saucer - girls, purses & Todd a belt. Tonite we went to the Root Beer stand to eat, then went over to Ron's folks a while. After we came home, Dave stopped out for a while. I took apples over to Wilma's & saw her furniture.
Wednesday, August 30, 1961
Did some ironing & sewing this morning. Ron still down all day. Mom got a call that her Uncle Iv passed away (Aunt Laura's husband). Tonite Glen (McKinney) brought Uncle Andy & Lydia over & they are going to stay all night then go along in the morning with the folks for the funeral. They were all out for a while. Del Fleener stopped over to see Ron for a while.
Tuesday, August 29, 1961
Ron could hardly get around this morning. His bruised leg bothering him a lot. I scrubbed kitchen floor, washed dining room windows after lunch. Took Todd & Joni over to Deskin's to play. Jill went over to Lori's. I went uptown & rented some crutches for Ron as he just can't get around at all. Tonite, Vern stopped by to see him. Later Van Baren's came over for a while. After kids were all in bed, I drove over to Mother's for a while.
Monday, August 28, 1961
Today I washed, had coffee & visted with Nellie. This afternoon I ironed & found my bad ear had a blackhead in it. Went to Mary Ann's & got apples & tomatoes & came home & pulled weeds behind my flower bed. Ron came home & he had gotten hurt. He was following a car & pulled out to pass it & it turned left into a driveway & he hit the left back fender. He cut his leg & had to go to the hospital & have 12 stitches taken in it. His other leg hurts more as he bruised it. Mr. & Mrs. Anderson stopped by in evening & brought some eggs & tomatoes. Mom & Zen came over & Nellie & Clarence - so we had a houseful. Wilfred & Dorothy stopped by at 11:30.
Sunday, August 27, 1961
Kids went to S.S. Ron cleaned up boat & garage. About 3 we went to DM. Stopped at Boat-A-Rama then went to the Iowa State Fair. Had a good time - got home about 9.
Saturday, August 26, 1961
Today is Ron's folks anniversary.
Today, Don Lorenz came & finished our planter. We stopped over at Mills & decided to go to Coralville Dam boating. Mother kept their baby & Dave went with us. We left about noon. Marian & I tried water-skiing. We were scared silly but it was fun. We stopped at a place in Amana to eat and got back about 9.
Today, Don Lorenz came & finished our planter. We stopped over at Mills & decided to go to Coralville Dam boating. Mother kept their baby & Dave went with us. We left about noon. Marian & I tried water-skiing. We were scared silly but it was fun. We stopped at a place in Amana to eat and got back about 9.
Friday, August 25, 1961
Worked hard today but couldn't get much done. Tried to bake cake for Ron's folks anniversary but Barron came home with flu so we didn't get together for supper. Marian & Marg were out for coffee. Cleaned up house some. Tonite, I went to Des Moines with Marilyn Walker, Twila, Donna & Kay for club at Irene's. Had a pretty good time. Ken stayed with kids. Ron went to farewewll party for Moh & some other guy. Got a kleenex holder from my secret pal for my birthday.
Thursday, August 24, 1961
Today is the wedding of June Carlisle.
Nice day again. This morning Nellie called & asked me to take her girls to music lessons. I did & stopped at Bang's at sale & bought 3 blouses for a $1 ea. One $4.98 & other 2 - $3.98 orig. Scrubbed out shower today. This afternoon, I went over & got the mower & mowed all the yard then took shower & washed my hair. Ron had to work late again tonite, till about 6:30.
Nice day again. This morning Nellie called & asked me to take her girls to music lessons. I did & stopped at Bang's at sale & bought 3 blouses for a $1 ea. One $4.98 & other 2 - $3.98 orig. Scrubbed out shower today. This afternoon, I went over & got the mower & mowed all the yard then took shower & washed my hair. Ron had to work late again tonite, till about 6:30.
Wednesday, August 23, 1961
Very nice day. Folded clothes & pressed quite a bit. Got a new G.E. Steam-Dry Iron with Regal stamps - 6 ¼ books. Nellie came home & kids took their gifts over for Bev. Ron wasn't feeling very good & stayed home at noon & layed down till about 2. Went to library to take books back & over to Mom's to return her iron & pinking shears. This morning we went to school at 8 to register Todd. As we were there early there weren't too many ahead of us & we think he'll go in the morning. Tonite when Ron came home from work he had gotten the ring he ordered. It is pretty & hard to decide which one to keep however I think maybe the one from Underbrink's looks a little more expensive.
Tuesday, August 22, 1961
Today is the birthday of Beverly DeBoom.
Today it was kind of rainy. I did wash our sheets & Jill & Todd's. Did some ironing. Cleaned family room good! Nellie & kids went to Bette's today. Mother & Zenas got home this afternoon & stopped by for coffee. Guess they had a good time. Went & got birthday gift for Bev. Tonite, Ron was late getting home - meeting till 6:30. Then he had to play bridge with Maynard Dix & the kids & I went over to Mom's to visit a little more. Saw 3 of the movie films they got back. Very interesting. They brought me back an Irish porcelain china cut & saucer - Ron an ashtray, Joni a tea set, Jill some lepricans & Todd horses with coach miniature.
Today it was kind of rainy. I did wash our sheets & Jill & Todd's. Did some ironing. Cleaned family room good! Nellie & kids went to Bette's today. Mother & Zenas got home this afternoon & stopped by for coffee. Guess they had a good time. Went & got birthday gift for Bev. Tonite, Ron was late getting home - meeting till 6:30. Then he had to play bridge with Maynard Dix & the kids & I went over to Mom's to visit a little more. Saw 3 of the movie films they got back. Very interesting. They brought me back an Irish porcelain china cut & saucer - Ron an ashtray, Joni a tea set, Jill some lepricans & Todd horses with coach miniature.
Monday, August 21, 1961
Joni was sick during the night. Fever headache & trying to vomit. After Ron got to work, he called to see how Joni was & told me about Norm Fish's boy dying - same symptoms. Scared me to death. Couldn't get the Dr. here till noon. Joni has strep throat. What a relief. She didn't feel very good all day & stayed up in her bed. She had a shot. Debbie came back again this morning. I cleaned upstairs a little, did some ironing & washing. Finally got my coverlet today. Tonite kids & I stayed home. Ron went to Labor Management at Fred Maytag's home. He was home about 10:30.
Sunday, August 20, 1961
Jill & Todd went to S.S. - Joni not because of mumps. Didn't do much all day. About 4:30 we decided to go out to Maytag Picnic as Joni can go out tomorrow. We shouldn't have as when we came home she was sick.
Saturday, August 19, 1961
Today is the birthday of Mary Ann.
This morning - went uptown to get gift for Mary Ann. I took Bev & Deloris along to stay in car with kids. Got her a coulette nightie, purple pillow & vase. Had coffee with Nellie. Margaret Hanko had brought my plate back with cake on it. Ron took Todd & went to Colfax again with Dave this afternoon. Ron worked at factory this morning. Stayed home tonight. Mr. & Mrs. Anderson stopped by with Aunt Mary & brought me some glads.
This morning - went uptown to get gift for Mary Ann. I took Bev & Deloris along to stay in car with kids. Got her a coulette nightie, purple pillow & vase. Had coffee with Nellie. Margaret Hanko had brought my plate back with cake on it. Ron took Todd & went to Colfax again with Dave this afternoon. Ron worked at factory this morning. Stayed home tonight. Mr. & Mrs. Anderson stopped by with Aunt Mary & brought me some glads.
Friday, August 18, 1961
Tired today. Seemed like I didn't get too much done. Went to shopping center at noon to try to get a gift for Mary Ann but didn't find anything. After work Ron took Todd & went with Dave to lake in Colfax to water ski. They also took Ken DeBoom. Joni, Jill & I drove over to watch them. We got home about 7.
Thursday, August 17, 1961
It was a very nice day today and I had a very happy birthday. This morning kids & I went over to Mom's & watered flowers & dusted roses. At noon, Ron came home with gifts for kids to give me. Jill - a cigarette tray, Todd - a rain bonnet & Joni - a plastic purse. And from Ron - a pearl solitaire ring. I was so surprised & pleased. Nellie was over this afternoon & gave me a trivet hot plate. Marg stopped out & brought Betty Hummel to see our house. We had Marg & Deacon out after work for a drink & tried to talk them into going to Babe's for pizza but Dec was too tired. Ron's folks were out & brought a birthday cake & a pair of pedal pushers, a pair of hose & 3 pr. pants. Mary Ann came out - a birthday book from Jan & Scott & a blouse from Mary Ann & Barron. We had Ken over to stay with kids. We went about 9 to Babe's (Ron & I) & had pizza. Got home about quarter to 12.
Wednesday, August 16, 1961
This morning I got up & cut out plaid vest & skirt for Joni. Nellie came over about 9 - then we went over to Edith's & got apples. Washed jars - then Nellie & I spent most of afternoon canning applesauce. We had 29 pts. & about a gallon which Nellie took to freeze & she took 8 pts. I went to Dr. & guess I won't have to have a shot. (Good!) Joni feeling very good. She isn't too swollen but we think she has them on both sides now. Ron went to Bob Faust's tonite for their I.E. duplicate bridge. Kids & I watched TV & then to bed.
Tuesday, August 15, 1961
Joni feeling pretty good today. Bev & Delores were over quite a bit of the day to keep her entertained. I went to Dr. this morning to have skin test to see if I have an immunity to mumps. Ron went yesterday. Stopped at Ron's folks & got apples. Spent this afternoon in kitchen - made an apple pie & got some ready to put in freezer. Tonite Ron took boat & went to Colfax waterskiing with Dave & Jim Van Elson. Came home about 8 & gave Dave a haircut, cleaned up boat & went over to Don Jones to help him with his wiring.
Monday, August 14, 1961
Joni woke up this morning with the mumps. Pretty swollen on her left side. Not too sick but not feeling good. Shirley went over to Mom's to get her things ready to go. Dr. Onnen came about noon to look at Joni. Ron had to go up after lunch to have skin scratch to see if he'll have to have a shot. Nellie came over & stayed with Joni while Jill & I took Shirley to the bus at 3. We got her off. Came home & was so tired I hardly did anything. Ron came home from work about 5 & went right to D.M. to meeting. Kids & I watched TV & we had Bev & Deloris over for a while. Ron got home about 10:30.
Sunday, August 13, 1961
Kids went to S.S. We had Ron's folks out for hamburgers at noon, then we we quick got ready & took boat to Gray's Lake in D.M. for afternoon. Had fun & came home tired.
Saturday, August 12, 1961
Worked on Shirley's dress most of day. Had to take zipper out & put a shorter one in - take sleeves out & cut opening larger. Shirley ironed for me most of day. We went to shopping center & had a sandwich at noon & got some thread & zipper. Bought a pr. of $6 Aileen knit shorts & pedal pushers for half price at Younkers. We were tired out & stayed home tonite.
Friday, August 11, 1961
Today - Jerri called this morning to say she wasn't bringing Debbie. She was sick - took her to the Dr. & she has the mumps. Shirley & Joni slept until about 10. Nellie was over for coffee & Bev played with Jill till Shirl got up. I went uptown to $ days. Got a pr. shoes for Ron - 2 pr $9.95 heels for myself - 2 ea. & a black purse for $1. This afternoon I worked on Shirley's dress. She ironed. Tonight, Shirley stayed with the kids & I went over to Cleora Jenkin's to Tupperware party. Ron went out to sell. I got home about 10:15 & worked on Shirley's dress before going to bed.
Thursday, August 10, 1961
Jerry Lantz started building our planter today. Had to go over to Mom's & borrow wheelbarrow. Shirley was there. She came last nite. She spent all day washing. I had a terrible mess all day with sand (in driveway) & cut grass tracked back in. Ken & Doug went to Red Oak. I took Nellie to beauty shop - picked her & Shirl up. Ron went to Gray's Lake after work with Dave to water ski. Shirley stayed with kids & I played bridge at Pat Stockton's.
Wednesday, August 9, 1961
Went uptown this morning. Bang's was having a sale. Didn't find a dress but did buy $4 blouse for $1. A $3 bracelet for 50¢ & a Jantzen black nylon swimsuit (to sun in) $2.
Ironed this afternoon. Tonite, I mowed part of the yard. Didn't get finished tho. Ron went out tonite. Sold 1.
Ironed this afternoon. Tonite, I mowed part of the yard. Didn't get finished tho. Ron went out tonite. Sold 1.
Tuesday, August 8, 1961
Started a sweater today from some turquoise wool yarn Mom gave me. Stayed home tonite.
Monday, August 7, 1961
Noticed today that my avocado seed is finally beginning to root (put to root June 28). Today I finally got a letter written to Harry Saltman - 5th Ave. N.Y. about my coverlet.
Washed today then spent most of the day working on Shirley's dress. Orchid Shantung sheath to be fully lined with nylon - I'm holding my breath with every stitch.
Sunday, August 6, 1961
Kids went to S.S. Went over to Mom's to water plants. Brought home material for Shirley's dress for wedding. We went over to Umbargers tonite & cooked hamburgers out. Joni stayed all night.
Saturday, August 5, 1961
This past week Jill has finally developed a little attachment for another blanket - her doll blanket. I was very glad as her original blanket was in so many tiny pieces - we were forever losing them. Didn't do much today. Aunt Babe & Aunt Gert came to Ron's folks for weekend & were out. Ron worked at plant this morning. Todd went to Mike O'Harra's birthday party this afternoon. Stayed home tonite. Shirley brought some of her things home to Mother's today.
Friday, August 4, 1961
This morning I tried something for the first time. I gave myself a Lilt Refresher Wave. Just on top & sides. Guess it turned out okay - sure is curly. Straightened up house - washed living room windows. Tonite we had Judy Rosenburg to stay with kids & we played bridge at Tom & Sue Backman's with Bunn's & Loncar's. Ron won high - double deck of cards & I - low - a Papermate pen. We didn't get home till 2.
Thursday, August 3, 1961
Today I mowed the yard. It was awfully long & quite a job. Mother & Zen left today on vacation to Cleo's - Lowell's - Niagara Falls - Michigan - Wisc. & home. After work, Ron & Dave Taylor took the boat to the D.M. river to see how the controls worked. Clarence was gone too so Nellie & I had a drink then took our kids to the Root Beer Stand for supper, then took Bev out to Irvine's for a 4-H meeting. A storm blew up really quick. The wind blew hard & blinding rain. I had left the bedroom windows open but it didn't rain in. It sure did in Dave's car though - He had left it in the street with the windows down. Ron & Dave had gotten out of water before rain started & got home about 9:30.
Wednesday, August 2, 1961
This morning the kids & I went uptown - I got a checkbook & the material I had picked out. This afternoon I baked a couple of apple pies & straightened up family room. Folks came out in the evening & gave me my birthday present as they are leaving tomorrow on vacation & probably won't be home. A picnic basket. We can sure use it.
Tuesday, August 1, 1961
Today I cut out a dress for Joni & started sewing on it a little. It rained this morning. Kids played out on the driveway. This afternoon I scrubbed the kitchen floor & washed the family room windows outside. Karna & her 2 children came about 3. They stayed for supper.
Monday, July 31, 1961
Today had a very big washing. Ironed some. Didn't get much else done. Tonite Ron's folks came out & they & Ron washed & cleaned up the boat. Dave Taylor came out & came in & we sat around until about 10:30 & talked.
Sunday, July 30, 1961
Got up at 4:45. It was raining but we left at 6 for Clear Lake - picked up my folks. Stopped for breakfast. We got to Clear Lake about 9 or 9:15. Got the boat in water at Touristville for the first time. Then Mom & I were off to take the kids to Sunday School. We took them to Methodist Church - waited till they were out of S.S. then went to State Park where we got our swim suits on - went in water, picnicked & boated. Ken & Marian & Barry drove up & spent the day with us. We left about 5:30. Stopped at Roadside Park on this side Ia. Falls to eat picnic supper. Home about 8:45.
Saturday, July 29, 1961
Busy today - doing daily housework as I didn't do any yesterday. Went & got groceries. Stopped uptown - had 3 pr. jeans laid away. Got a 25% discount (balloon). A pr. of shorts - $1.00 for Todd. Cooked chicken & potato salad for tomorrow. Karna called. She wanted us to come out for supper so we went out about 6. Nice to see her, her kids grown so much. We had fish they had caught in Rock Creek that afternoon. Gordon & Doris & their boys were there too.
Friday, July 28, 1961
Today was Ridiculous Day. Margaret & I went uptown this morning shopping. I bought 3 pr. shoes, all canvas. 1 pr - $1.97, 1- $1.00, 1 - 87¢. A pr. shorts - $1.00. An iron tray - 50¢, 2 wood trays - 50¢, a piece of material 50¢, 2 belts at 49¢. Had Jane Guthrie to stay with kids. Got home about noon - had lunch then Marg & I took our kids up to the parade. Marg won $5 in mdse. at Western Auto. We went to shopping center then home. We went to Root Beer stand for supper. Tonite we had Jane again & we played bridge at Fausts with Marg & Dec - Moe & Bev.
Thursday, July 27, 1961
Worked hard today. Cleaned upper part of house & both bathrooms good! Washed Jill's sheets. Had coffee with Wilma.Tonite we had Linda baby sit & Ron & I went to movie Solomon & Sheba. Pretty good.
Rain tonite.
Wednesday, July 26, 1961
This morning I had to go uptown to pay a couple of bills & get a birthday present. We stopped over at Mother's. Before lunch - took Todd over to Steve Howell's for birthday party. We picked up order at Sears & went to library. Tonite it rained.
Tuesday, July 25, 1961
Today I began taking care of Debbie Terrentino. Washed sheets off our bed. Got quite a bit of ironing done. Scrubbed the kitchen floor. Watered my flowers outside. Had a cosmo blooming today - first flower to bloom other than ground crawlers. Tonite Ron took boat up to have canvas cover put on. Mary Ann took Todd over to watch Scott's ball game. After supper, Ron took him back over. This was Debbie's birthday.
Monday, July 24,1961
Washed today. Went uptown & finally got 7-day pattern for Joni. Cleaned little room up. Fixed my hair. Tonite Ron took boat up to have motor put on - 40 h.p. Evinrude. I went to play bridge at Pat Empting's. Linda Rutherford stayed with the kids. We had 2 subs for Pat S. & Marian - Kay Mueller & June Blackett.
Sunday, July 23, 1961
Kids went to Sunday School. Finished my striped shirtwaist dress. We went for a ride & had Ron's folks & Mary Ann & Barron out for steaks in evening.
Friday, July 21, 1961
Rained off & on all day. I cut out striped shirt-waist dress for myself & sewed on it. Took hem out of Joni's plaid dress & put it back in.
Blogger note: Dress image is "Montgomery Ward's 1961 Shirtwaist of tropical colors printed on all cotton. Kerchief included. Sanforized. $22.84".
I'll bet the fabric and pattern for Mom's cost less than $5.00.
Thursday, July 20, 1961
Went over to Pat U.'s & had coffee. Stopped at Ward's & picked out some material for school sewing. Returned some dishes to Mom. Clarence & Nellie left this morning for Canada trip.
Sunday, July 16, 1961
Ron's dad bought a boat today. 16 ft. 6 passenger - Span. Am. Kids went to Sunday School. We went to Ron's folks for dinner. Phil & Ernie came in aft. Mom & Zen came over. We cooked steaks out.
Saturday, July 15, 1961
Didn't do much today. Ron went out to sell. Dreary day. Shirley was at Mom's - they came out late afternoon & kids & I went home with them. I helped Mom cut out & sew a dress for Shirl. Home early.
Friday, July 14, 1961
Tired when I got up but I did get busy - washed the sheets off all the beds & put them back on - got the upstairs pretty well cleaned. Sewed some on Joni's jacket. Todd felt better - in afternoon he was feeling pretty good. Jill went over to Grandma Bishop's and spent the day.
Rained tonite.
Rained tonite.
Wednesday, July 12, 1961
Today is the birthday of Jill.
Rained off & on all day. Todd was pretty sick & Joni didn't feel good all day. Had to take Todd to Dr. - had strep-throat. Both complained of bad headaches. Poor Jill - not a very happy birthday - naturally couldn't go to D.M. to park & museum & home on train as planned. We did get a birthday cake at Barrett's for her. We gave her a stick horse, a diaper bag with bottles, Captain Kangaroo colorforms, new baby doll, pj's & 2 new pedal pusher sets. Grandma Bishop gave her a short set. Grandma Jones a swimsuit & jacket & bucket. Mary Ann - a baby doll & pj's. Ron's folks & sister came out in evening for cake. Bless her heart - she took it good even though we couldn't do anything to celebrate.
Tuesday, July 11, 1961
Went over about 8 to get the kids & ended up staying all day. Nellie came over to let Bev use Mom's buttonholer. We rode uptown with Nellie to do some shopping. Got 4 patterns & some material for Joni. Bought a pair of shoes on sale at Loupee's for Todd. Jack & Jill had a big sale. I bought pj's for Jill & Joni & Jan a shirt & swim trunks for Todd. 2 pedal pusher sets for Jill & a swimsuit for Joni, also a blouse & shorts. Joni & Todd had a headache & by the time we got home didn't feel good - went right to bed about 6:30.
Monday, July 10, 1961
Got some work done today. Had a big washing, fixed my hair, scrubbed family room floor. About 3:30 I went along with Ron to D.M. He had to go into meeting. We went to the Elks & had a drink. Then I went shopping & Ron went to meeting. Only bought 2 pr. shoes & some sun oil. Had fun looking but my feet hurt so bad I could hardly walk (my corns). Met Ron at Babe's at 8:30 & we went to Noah's Ark where other Family Record Plan guys were & had pizza. We got home at 11. Nellie & Mom kept kids & Mom was already in bed.
Sunday, July 9, 1961
Kids went to Sunday School. We did a lot of yard work - mowed lawn, trimmed & stuff. Cooked steaks out & Bunn's came over to play bridge in evening.
Saturday, July 8, 1961
Another big breakfast. Kids put on their suits & played in water until 11. I sat in sun for a while. Ron went out & sold 1 plan. I packed & we left at noon. We drove around a little then went to Mason City & ate at McDonalds. We got home about 4:30. Joni slept all the way. We picked up Kip. Came home, unpacked, then went to the shopping center for dinner. We had a nice dinner. Kids had a pony ride in parking lot - we rode uptown, messed around & came home to bed.
Friday, July 7, 1961
Woke up with morning paper under door with breakfast menu on it. Ate a big breakfast with Mary Ann & Barron. Barron really got sunburned. They left about 11. Boat had to be fixed again. Ron napped. Kids & I went shopping. Ron went out in afternoon & sold 2 plans. I took kids early for supper. Then we got a sitter from motel & Ron & I went out. During kids dinner I saw Bob & Dot DeRonde. They said Marg & Deacon were over at the State Park camping so we drove over & drank a beer & toasted marshmallows with them. Then we looked for The Ritz, couldn't find it so we went to Witkes & had sirloin tips & mushrooms. Got back about 11 & went to bed.
Thursday, July 6, 1961
Ron woke me up at 5. We packed rest of car, got kids up & left at 6. Pulled Dave's boat up. We stopped at Zearing & ate breakfast. Ron's folks, Mary Ann & Barron stopped while we were eating. Got to Mason City at 9. Went on to Clear Lake & found a place to stay at the Blue Horizon - 2 rooms & bath - $24 a day. Very nice. We boated & sunned & kids played in water all day. Ron met a kid - Ken from Cedar Rapids - & they took turns water skiing. In evening we went next door for a champagne buffet. It was really wonderful. $2.50. Jill fell asleep at the table. After dinner, kids sat on dock & Todd fell in with his clothes on. We were pooped & went to bed about 9:30.
Wednesday, July 5, 1961
Today I worked hard all day washing, ironing and packing to go to Clear Lake tomorrow. It rained most of the day. Seemed like the kids were pretty ornery - probably because they had to be inside all day. Ron went out to sell & sold 2 plans. At 4 I took the girls to Shopping Center & all of us had our hair cut. I kinda hated to have Jill's cut after it has gotten so long but also am tired of trying to keep it looking good. In evening we took Kippy over to Mother's to stay - borrowed some suitcases & came home to finish packing. Got to bed about 1.
Sunday, July 2, 1961
We went to Mom's for dinner - took Dave's boat & we all went to McQuirter's Lake boating & swimming.
Saturday, July 1, 1961
Ron went out today to sell. I wasn't much in the mood to work. Did a little - late aft. In evening we went over to Mother's for our fish fry. Rich & Bette were there (for wedding). Marge & Howard had company and couldn't come.
Wilderman's came to DeBoom's this weekend & were over. Kids left this morning on band trip "On to Toronto".
Wilderman's came to DeBoom's this weekend & were over. Kids left this morning on band trip "On to Toronto".
Wednesday, June 28, 1961
Today I put avocado seed in water to hope it will root. Washed this morning & fixed my hair. Watered my flowers. We need rain. This afternoon I went to see Joni's proofs. 2 of them were pretty good. Cut into my pretty blue & purple material. Hope I don't make a mess of it. Dave Weiss came this afternoon & back this eve. Ron played bridge at Elks with Kirwan tonight.
Tuesday, June 27, 1961
Kept busy. This afternoon was going to mow but couldn't keep mower running. Went over to get Joni. Mom was baking bread so I stayed til it was done & she gave me a loaf. It was delicious. After work - we went over & got Ron's folks mower & I mowed the yard. Ron played bridge at Y with Bunn.
Monday, June 26, 1961
This morning - sewed on covers to re-cover lawnchairs. Fixed my hair. This afternoon went over to Mother's to return her fishing things. Brought home a bunch of flowers from her to set out. Joni stayed over there. Ron rode to D.M. to meeting with Jim Korns. I worked outside til dark. Bought a pair of $7.98 white knit slacks at Fashionette for $3.00.
Sunday, June 25, 1961
We went to church this morning as Ron was supposed to usher. First time we had heard student pastor Joel Bensima. Kids went to Sunday School. We had coffee with Clarence & Nellie. Then had a quick lunch. Bacon & tomato sandwiches & watermelon. Mom called & we all went out to Howard & Marge's to fish. Caught 25 nice bull heads. The kids had a ball. Got to Mom's & had forgot Kip so Ron & Todd went back after him. We ate at Mom's then came home & kids went to bed & Ron cleaned fish.
Saturday, June 24, 1961
Didn't do too much today. Sewed on my duster. Washed Jill & Todd's bedding - sheets & spread - and rug. Nice day for them to dry. Saw a sign of life on 2 of my rose bushes. Ron went to Prairie City - sold 1 all day out. He had an awful headache tonite. We stayed home & went to bed early. We were all in bed by 9:30. Todd went to Y with Gary this afternoon to swim.
Friday, June 23, 1961
I woke up tired - was typing a letter to G. M. about my bedspread & Mom came out. Men all had to go to Grinnell to all day meeting so Mom, Bette, Nellie & I went uptown shopping. We went to shoe sale at Graham's. Bought a pair for Jill for 98¢. Saw the Miss Jasper Co. parade at noon, then we bought stuff & went to park for a picnic. We went to shopping center & came home. We saw Bette's sewing. She's doing real well. Ron went out for a while. He came home about 8:30 then I went to club at Martha's. Had a good time. We played jackass. They also had a purse game. Took nightgown for my secret pal's anniversary. Got sewing book & cassarole book from Irene. She was through work today.
Thursday, June 22, 1961
Today - did some washing. Sat out in sun for a while. This afternoon Mother came out & we went over to Nellie's & with Bette the four of us had one of our old bridge games. Had a lot of fun. A lady called & wanted Ron to come so they could buy Family Record Plan. First time that happened. So Ron went out tonite. I was tired & went to bed early.
Wednesday, June 21, 1961
Straightened up house a little. Very nice day - I did washing & some pressing. After lunch I planted the other 2 rose bushes I bought on sale. Don't know if they will grow or not. Washed windows outside & in. Washed Todd's hair tonight. Ron went to Bunn's to play bridge. Might note here that my grapefruit & lemon seeds are up. The grapefruit are splitting the seeds apart now. They were planted May 25. Bette & Pam came to Nellie's tonite.
Tuesday, June 20, 1961
Today is the Birthday of Joni Lee
Joni had a big day. We gave her our gifts when she got up. I decorated her cupcakes - got the house straightened up - the morning passed quickly & it was time for the party. Her invited guests were Debbie Deskin, Karen & Kathy Grandia, Pam Ratcliff, Kathy Lanham, Joanne Mottet, Vicki Badger. Vicki brought her sister, Lori. We had Bev & Delores over to help with games & with Jill. We had 12 girls. She got many nice things. The weather turned out nice so they were able to play games outside. After the party I took her to Olan Mills & had her picture taken. We went to Root Beer stand for supper. Ron's folks & Mary Ann & Barron came out & brought her gift in evening. I put buttonholes & buttons on her robe & gave it to her before she went to bed.
Joni's gifts on her 7th B'day
Silver Cat Ring - Mommie & Daddy
Stiff Can-Can - Mommie & Daddy
Robe - Mommie & Daddy
Whistle Dancer - Jill
Sack of Candy - Todd
Shorty P.J.'s - Mary Ann & Barron
Polished Cotton Slip & Panties - Grandma Bishop
Blazer Jacket - Grandma Bishop
Colorforms Garden Set - Joanne Mottet
Color & Paint Kit - Kathy Grandia
Lotion & Birthstone locket & bracelet - Bev & Dork
Puzzle, Jump Beans, Comb & Mirror - Vicki & Lori
Paper Dolls & Color Book - Debbie Deskin
Blouses & Shorts - Pam Ratcliff
Ballerina Paper Dolls & Hankies - Karen Grandia
Loom & Jewelry - Grandma Jones
Float & Tote - Grandma Jones
Skates - Grandpa Jones
Joni had a big day. We gave her our gifts when she got up. I decorated her cupcakes - got the house straightened up - the morning passed quickly & it was time for the party. Her invited guests were Debbie Deskin, Karen & Kathy Grandia, Pam Ratcliff, Kathy Lanham, Joanne Mottet, Vicki Badger. Vicki brought her sister, Lori. We had Bev & Delores over to help with games & with Jill. We had 12 girls. She got many nice things. The weather turned out nice so they were able to play games outside. After the party I took her to Olan Mills & had her picture taken. We went to Root Beer stand for supper. Ron's folks & Mary Ann & Barron came out & brought her gift in evening. I put buttonholes & buttons on her robe & gave it to her before she went to bed.
Joni's gifts on her 7th B'day
Silver Cat Ring - Mommie & Daddy
Stiff Can-Can - Mommie & Daddy
Robe - Mommie & Daddy
Whistle Dancer - Jill
Sack of Candy - Todd
Shorty P.J.'s - Mary Ann & Barron
Polished Cotton Slip & Panties - Grandma Bishop
Blazer Jacket - Grandma Bishop
Colorforms Garden Set - Joanne Mottet
Color & Paint Kit - Kathy Grandia
Lotion & Birthstone locket & bracelet - Bev & Dork
Puzzle, Jump Beans, Comb & Mirror - Vicki & Lori
Paper Dolls & Color Book - Debbie Deskin
Blouses & Shorts - Pam Ratcliff
Ballerina Paper Dolls & Hankies - Karen Grandia
Loom & Jewelry - Grandma Jones
Float & Tote - Grandma Jones
Skates - Grandpa Jones
Monday, June 19, 1961
Seemed like I had a busy day. In morning kids & I went uptown, in afternoon we went to center - to get things for Joni's party. I got her a ring & a can-can. Todd spent 40¢ & bought her a sack full of candy - lifesavers, etc. Jill got her a whistle. We went out to pay for Zen's rose $4.00. I was tired today. Tonite I worked on Joni's robe till about mid-nite - got it about done except for buttons & button-holes. Baked cupcakes for Joni's party after supper. Ron came in about 10:30 - he had gone to D.M. to meeting. He brought me home a compact to hold pictures which is a miniature of the album.
Sunday, June 18, 1961
Kids went to Sunday School. Ron & I went to Failors and got a Kordes Perfecta rose for Zen. Gordon Anderson stopped by. We went over to Ron's folks & cooked steaks out. In evening we went over to my folks for a while. In afternoon I started making a robe for Joni for her b'day.
Saturday, June 17, 1961
This morning I cleaned up little room - did some pressing & putting away clothes. Ron went out & sold one plan. This afternoon I went shopping at the center with Mom, Mary & Ann. Went to get a b'day present for Joni - ended up getting invitations & some groceries. About 9:30 I ran over to folks to say goodbye to Bob & Mary & hello to Shirley who came in just for nite.
Friday, June 16, 1961
Worked hard today. Ann & her baby came out in aft. as the folks went to Omaha to races. I ironed all aft. & really got a lot done. Ron called & said Riley just called to tell him that they signed up Tyler's Studio. Tonite I went to the Bible School program with De Booms. Ron couldn't resist going out. He didn't sell any though. The kids did real well at their program. I came home & straightened up the house & did dishes before going to bed.
Thursday, June 15, 1961
Today sewed a top for Joni. Bought 3 roses on sale - 2 Pres. Herbert Hoover (salmon) & 1 radiance - got the radiance planted. Bob, Mary, Ann & Mom were out in aft. - then stopped back later with Zen to see Ron.
Wednesday, June 14, 1961
Tonite went to Craft's club at Shirley Miller's. Ron sold 2 plans. Mom's company Bob & Mary & daughter & baby got here tonite.
Mowed the yard today with Ron's folk's mower.
Mowed the yard today with Ron's folk's mower.
Monday, June 12, 1961
Sewed a top for Joni today. Nellie & I & kids took Shirley to the train to go back to Ia. City. I played bridge tonite at Kay Ward's. Linda P. stayed with kids for a while. Quite a hard rain tonite.
Sunday, June 11, 1961
Went to children's day program at Sunday school. In eve we had Mom & Zen & Aunt Ruth out for steaks. Ron's folks were here too.
Saturday, June 10, 1961
Kids went swimming at Lori's. I made a little top for Joni today. Sat in sun. Went over & visited with Mermal for a while. Ron went out but didn't sell any. Stayed home tonite.
Friday, June 9, 1961
This morning stopped over & had coffee with Pat Umbarger. Jill stayed & played till after lunch. Took Joni over to Debbie's to play this afternoon. I went to Jean Jensen's for coffee with Nellie & Wilma. Picked up Joni & had lemonade with Marg & Marian then came home & ironed. This is Marian's anniversary so I kept Barry & Carol while she & Ken played golf.
Thursday, June 8, 1961
Mother & Zen went to Des Moines for Helen's surgery so Aunt Ruth spent the day with us.
Wednesday, June 7, 1961
I kept Barry & Carol this morning. Sewed on a top for Jill. Still rainy out all day. Straightened house up this aft. Tonite Shirley came out & stayed with the kids. I went to a Stanley Party at Mrs. Rutherfords. Noticed a few seeds from my EZ planter popping through the ground.
Tuesday, June 6, 1961
Cleo came out for coffee with Mom. This afternoon it rained real hard & our lites went out for about an hour & 40 min. Lighting struck our TV antenna. I bought Ron a couple new shirts today. A pedal pusher set for Joni & some material for playclothes for the girls. Auth Ruth & Shirley came tonite. I sewed some tonite & Ron played bridge at the Y with his mom.
Monday, June 5, 1961
Today I planted a double hollyhock, foxglove, candytuft, a pink mum, creeping fox, 2 Sweet Williams, an old fashioned bleeding heart, golden alyssum, hardy pinks columbine, caster bean plant, toreador cockscomb, Dusty Miller, Flaming Bush - a purple alcea bush, a yellow forsythia & a blue sperea.
Saturday, June 3, 1961
Ron played golf this morning. I ironed this afternoon. Bought 3 cheap purses at shopping center. Tonite Ron went to races with Clarence. Mom & Zen came out with Jeff. They kept him while Lowell & Marilyn went to Alumi Banquet.
Friday, June 2, 1961
This morning took Bev & Delores to the beauty shop for Nellie as they are still at meeting. Bev for perm. Took Todd at 9:30 for dental app't. Most of the afternoon I worked outside planting flowers in the back. Really got my back sunburned. Tonite we went to Bunn's to play Bridge with Bachmans, Phil & Sue Loncar. Nellie stayed with kids till Ken got home from playing in band.
Thursday, June 1, 1961
Today was the last day of school. They go back tomorrow for report cards. Went to pay bills this morning. Bought a roll-out planter & planted it tonite. Bought 2 new pairs of pants for Todd & a new shirt. Bought me some new white canvas shoes. Mom & Zenas went to Des Moines with Clarence & Nellie to June Kick-off. This afternoon I had Marian, Margaret & Marilyn out to play bridge. We didn't get much bridge played between kids but had a good time. I took Todd over for Susie's birthday party. Ron bought a couple of pairs of wash & wear cotton pants after work. He stayed home tonite and mowed while I planted.
Wednesday, May 31, 1961
It got very hot today & sultry. Mom & Marilyn came out & we all gave each other permanents. It took most of the day. Seemed like they all turned out pretty good - not too tight. Ron went out tonite but didn't sell anything. Todd got an invitation to Susie Umbarger's birthday party tomorrow. We got a ring for her. Rained during the nite.
Tuesday, May 30, 1961
Decoration Day.
Pretty nice day until about 3 - then it got cloudy & rained. This morning, Ron & Todd went fishing down at Earl's cabin with Barron, Scott & Edith. They didn't catch anything. They got home about noon. I did some work, made a salad & deviled eggs, then went to store & took girls out to Maytag Park to play a while. About 1 we went over to Mary Ann's for hamburgers. Came home about 3 & Ron & Jilll slept. This evening Ron went to Y to play duplicate with Tom Bachman. I went over & had a drink with Clarence & Nellie & talked.
Mom had all 5 of Zenas' kids & familys, Howard & Marge, Avonell & Wilbur. We didn't go because it was rainy & Todd had a toothache.
Pretty nice day until about 3 - then it got cloudy & rained. This morning, Ron & Todd went fishing down at Earl's cabin with Barron, Scott & Edith. They didn't catch anything. They got home about noon. I did some work, made a salad & deviled eggs, then went to store & took girls out to Maytag Park to play a while. About 1 we went over to Mary Ann's for hamburgers. Came home about 3 & Ron & Jilll slept. This evening Ron went to Y to play duplicate with Tom Bachman. I went over & had a drink with Clarence & Nellie & talked.
Mom had all 5 of Zenas' kids & familys, Howard & Marge, Avonell & Wilbur. We didn't go because it was rainy & Todd had a toothache.
Monday, May 29, 1961
This morning had to go to store for soap to wash. Stopped to take Marian's bowl back - stayed for coffee. Marg walked over and it was almost 11 before I got home. Then Marilyn & Mom stopped out & Nellie came over for coffee. After lunch I did some washing & some ironing - which took most of the afternoon. In evening Ron went out to sell. Came close, but didn't.
Sunday, May 28, 1961
Nice day!
Kids went to Sunday School. Marilyn brought Jeff out & he went with them. Ron's mom cooked a turkey on the grill & we went over for dinner. Mom had Cleo & John over in late afternoon for hamburgers in yard & we went over there. Then home.
Kids went to Sunday School. Marilyn brought Jeff out & he went with them. Ron's mom cooked a turkey on the grill & we went over for dinner. Mom had Cleo & John over in late afternoon for hamburgers in yard & we went over there. Then home.
Saturday, May 27, 1961
Nice day. Started to clean today, only got upstairs done, then I stopped & we took kids over to Ron's folks & went up & took a tour thru the new Maytag office building. Very nice! We picked up the kids & stopped over to Mom's. Marilyn & Lowell got there last nite. We came home & I did some cooking. We ate then took kids over to Rock Creek Lake to fish. It got cold though & we didn't stay very long.
Friday, May 26, 1961
Nice day - hemmed up a dress for Joni this morning - ironed this afternoon. Cleaned the kids up & we went to the shopping center & bought Todd some new jeans. I got a penny-candy jar for Mary for secret-pal Valentine gift. In evening went to club at Mary's. I got a black glass perfume bottle from my secret pal. We talked about out 10 year class reunion next year. Irene is expecting in Sept.
Thursday, May 25, 1961
We'll know in 2 days if Kip is a daddy.
This morning I planted 5 lemon seeds and 12 grapefruit seeds. Hope they will grow. Hemmed up the skirt to a summer dress. This afternoon I took Jill & Todd over to Mother's & she kept them while I went to visit school. After that I took books to library & got new ones & traded in my orange tickets at Stockton's for a bead & jeweled switch-plate. Joni got her Brownie handbook. We stayed home tonite & I did some typing for Ron.
This morning I planted 5 lemon seeds and 12 grapefruit seeds. Hope they will grow. Hemmed up the skirt to a summer dress. This afternoon I took Jill & Todd over to Mother's & she kept them while I went to visit school. After that I took books to library & got new ones & traded in my orange tickets at Stockton's for a bead & jeweled switch-plate. Joni got her Brownie handbook. We stayed home tonite & I did some typing for Ron.
Wednesday, May 24, 1961
Nice day - I washed sheets of all beds but Joni's & hung them out. Was planning to visit school this afternooon but 2 of the groups were having tests so I didn't. I mowed yard & planted lilac bush again & ageratum. Ron put in a 14 hr. day at factory & meeting with Hayler at nite.
Tuesday, May 23, 1961
This morning I took Todd & Jill to Karen Miller's birthday party. They came today & installed our water softner. This afternoon - hemmed up skirt - & took Todd to the dentist. Went over to Edith's & got Rhubarb & baked a cobbler tonite. Ron went to play duplicate bridge at the with Bunn.
John & Cleo got here.
John & Cleo got here.
Monday, May 22, 1961
Did a little bit of cleaning for bridge today. Being gone yesterday, house was still pretty clean. Had bridge here tonite. Margaret filled in for Pat Empting - & won low - a glass jar & Pat K. won high - 2 boxes candy. Ron had to go to Des Moines for a meeting. Nellie took all 3 kids over to her house & gave them their baths & kept them till after 9. We gave Marian & Diane their baby gifts.
Sunday, May 21, 1961
Very nice day. We went to church & kids to Sunday School. Ate at 15¢ hamb. & then drove down to Phil & Ernie's. Stayed till almost 9.
Saturday, May 20, 1961
Ron sold 1 record plan today. I spent the day cleaning good. Ron went to bank & signed to take water softner & they will install it Tuesday. We cooked steaks out tonite & then went to bed about 10.
Friday, May 19, 1961
Today meant to clean, got started putting winter clothes away so ended up cleaning out cedar chest & closets. Spent all day getting the up stairs cleaned. Tonite we went to the Root Beer Stand for supper & then took the kids to a circus - Hagen Bros. out at Pleasant Place in N.E. Newton. Their first circus - they sure enjoyed it & it was real good for a small circus.
Wednesday, May 17, 1961
Sewed - working on 2 pc. blue skirt & blue & white top.
Rain all day.
Called tonite about buying a used Lindsey water softner 6 wks old - cost $592 with interest charges - can buy for $300.
Ron's men's group had their duplicate bridge tonite at Bill Galloway's. Ron in 4th place for 3 mo. average.
Rain all day.
Called tonite about buying a used Lindsey water softner 6 wks old - cost $592 with interest charges - can buy for $300.
Ron's men's group had their duplicate bridge tonite at Bill Galloway's. Ron in 4th place for 3 mo. average.
Sunday, May 14, 1961
Mother's Day - Rainy. Went to Elks for dinner. In evening we had our folks and Mary Ann's family out for hamburgers. Nice day.
Saturday, May 13, 1961
Cleaned today. Ron went out to sell. Kids went to movie in afternoon. We cooked steaks out - stayed home.
Friday, May 12, 1961
Went to the Mother-Daughter Banquet at the church tonite with Mother & Nellie & girls. I had a corsage of 3 red roses & 2 white carnations - girls had a verigated carnation. Very nice!
Clarence got home while we were gone.
Blogger note: Clarence and Nellie were our next door neighbors.
Clarence got home while we were gone.
Blogger note: Clarence and Nellie were our next door neighbors.
Sunday, May 7, 1961
Kids went to Sunday School. Mom & Zen came out. Nellie came over & helped Mom work on purse decorations for Mother-Daughter Banquet. Cleaned some late afternoon.
Saturday, May 6, 1961
Windy today. Joni has a cold so the kids didn't go swimming. I dug dandelions in the yard just about all day. Ron put up my clothesline & started to put up the railings in the back entry. Late afternoon I took the kids & Lori & Gary to Woodland Park to see airplane & ride on horse swings. Stayed home in evening - went to bed about 9.
Friday, May 5, 1961
Today the U. S. shot their first man into space. He was recovered & okay.
Joni went to Brownies at Mrs. Jones today. Rainy, dreary day. Had coffee with Margaret this morning.
Blogger note:
Link to video of the Freedom 7 launch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h31c_yfemQY
Joni went to Brownies at Mrs. Jones today. Rainy, dreary day. Had coffee with Margaret this morning.
Blogger note:
Link to video of the Freedom 7 launch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h31c_yfemQY
Monday, May 1, 1961
Ron's back bothered him all week-end - still sore today & he stayed home. Took Todd to school today for pre-kindergarten tea. Took Jill along. After we got home Phyllis came for coffee. Then kids & I took May Baskets around.
Sunday, April 30, 1961
Kids went to Sunday School. Clarence left for Chicago. Went to Ron's folks for dinner. Got ready for May Basket day.
Saturday, April 29, 1961
"Rexall 1¢ sale" today.
Today - took kids for swimming lessons - got groceries - got ready for bridge. Debbie came out to play. Phyllis called - they were home for week-end - Brad comes for Drake Relays. Had couples Bridge tonite. Had Bunn's & Bachman's - Crow's couldn't come. Got thru early - 11:30.
Today - took kids for swimming lessons - got groceries - got ready for bridge. Debbie came out to play. Phyllis called - they were home for week-end - Brad comes for Drake Relays. Had couples Bridge tonite. Had Bunn's & Bachman's - Crow's couldn't come. Got thru early - 11:30.
Friday, April 28, 1961
Went to Diane's for coffee this morning. She had her baby tonite. A boy. Bert Vermillion came out with Margaret this afternoon & cut my hair.
Thursday, April 27, 1961
Tired today. Didn't do much of anything but rest. Took stork back & took kids to library to get some different books.
Wednesday, April 26, 1961
Cleaned again today. Went uptown, bought a lamp at I.S.U. in Dutch Auction - $10 lamp for $3.25. Finally got ready and had the shower tonight. Everything went off okay.
(blogger note: I.S.U. is Iowa Southern Utilities, the area power company.)
(blogger note: I.S.U. is Iowa Southern Utilities, the area power company.)
Tuesday, April 25, 1961
Cleaned again today. This afternoon Margaret & I went shopping for shower things & a gift for the baby.
Monday, April 24, 1961
Today went over to see Marian's baby. Margaret & I are planning a shower for her Wed. nite. I came home & cleaned my family room floor.
Sunday, April 23, 1961
Dull day. Kids went to Sunday School. We had Jim & Pat over to play Bridge tonite.
Thursday, April 20, 1961
Today I went to meeting at Jean Jensen's for organizational meeting of new Brownie troop of which Joni will be a part. Mrs. Markle will be the leader & they will meet for the first time a week from tomorrow.
Monday, April 17, 1961
Tonite went to Camera Club with Mom & Zen to see slides a man from Knoxville showed.
Saturday, April 15, 1961
Ron put in new picture tube in console set - no cost to us - but only 10 days before warranty of 1 yr ran out.
April 11 Blogger Comment
If Mom could look into the future, she would know that two years from today, on April 11, 1963 her 4th child would be born... a daughter, Jana Lynn. Happy Birthday Jana!
Tuesday, April 4, 1961
Girls rode their bikes to school today. Nice out - smelled like spring. Got groceries, did work, had a big washing. In afternoon Mom came out & brought her knitting - got me interested again. I got my white sweater out again & finished it. Nellie was over - we went to a store to get her some yarn & needles and Mom started her on some dish cloths. I got another sweater kit - gold - at Younkers. Got our meat tonite. Mom & Zenas & Nellie all stayed for supper.
Monday, April 3, 1961
Kids still home from school today for Spring vacation. Didn't get much done today. Sewed a little. Alison Crews came out to play with Joni. Ron had to go to Des Moines tonite for meeting right after work. He had 5 orders to turn in for last week. Got my 2 recipe books today from Starrett's.
Sunday, April 2, 1961
Easter Sunday. Sunny but cold.
Went to church. Went to Mother's for dinner. She also had Ron's folks and Mary Ann & Barron. Late afternoon, Ron fertilized our yard. Evening my folks came out & brought leftovers, then we played bridge.
Went to church. Went to Mother's for dinner. She also had Ron's folks and Mary Ann & Barron. Late afternoon, Ron fertilized our yard. Evening my folks came out & brought leftovers, then we played bridge.
Saturday, April 1, 1961
This morning kids & I colored Easter eggs. Ron went out to try and sell Record Plan. Came home at 11 and we took Joni & Todd to swimming lesson. Ron brought home pretty 6 glass & pitcher set made in Italy from Goodyear. Ron worked til 7:30. Sold 2 Record Plans. Went to shopping center tonite, bought a $3.00 Ester lily for $1.27 and an azalea plant - $3.57 for $1.38 - also a white shirt and blue pants for Todd.
(blogger note: Family Record Plan was a subscription to yearly photographs of family members from a well know photographer... it seems like it may have been Olan Mills?? Dad was employed by a local manufacturing company as an industrial engineer but was a salesman at heart - he always had some kind of part time sales job before starting his own business in later years.)
(blogger note: Family Record Plan was a subscription to yearly photographs of family members from a well know photographer... it seems like it may have been Olan Mills?? Dad was employed by a local manufacturing company as an industrial engineer but was a salesman at heart - he always had some kind of part time sales job before starting his own business in later years.)
Friday, March 31, 1961
Sewed this morning. Cleaned this afternoon. Mom came out and brought Mary & boys. Kenny stayed here while they went shopping.
Thursday, March 30, 1961
This morning Shirley Miller and Ann O'Hara came for coffee & brought kids. Nice day - kids had a lot of fun. Joni & kids are home for Easter vacation.
Blogger Comment
The blog starts out a little slow... you may have noticed. :)
Starting March 29 there will new entries most days and in the April 1 entry you will get a glimpse of what the journal becomes as Mom begins writing about more of what has happened during her day.
Starting March 29 there will new entries most days and in the April 1 entry you will get a glimpse of what the journal becomes as Mom begins writing about more of what has happened during her day.
Wednesday, March 22, 1961
Got dog - Susie in heat to try to breed with Kip.
(blogger note: Kippy was our chihuahua)
(blogger note: Kippy was our chihuahua)
Blogger comment
My sister and I found a few of Mom's journals after she passed away. I' ve always felt like they were something that would be fun to share. Now I've found a way to do that.
Posts to this blog will begin on March 20, the date of the first entry to Mom's 1961 journal. I was 6 when she made that entry and some of what she wrote about during the year brings back long-forgotten memories. Her first few entries were not daily, but through much of the year she wrote something each day.
I'm doing this for my siblings and others who loved Mom with the hope that reading her words from many years ago will bring a smile to their face... she would love that.
Posts to this blog will begin on March 20, the date of the first entry to Mom's 1961 journal. I was 6 when she made that entry and some of what she wrote about during the year brings back long-forgotten memories. Her first few entries were not daily, but through much of the year she wrote something each day.
I'm doing this for my siblings and others who loved Mom with the hope that reading her words from many years ago will bring a smile to their face... she would love that.
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