February 1951

Sunday, February 4, 1951
Went to Orpha for dinner, had a swell time. Merle's come for a while after dinner. We also saw the house of Merle's on Roseland Street, in the evening we went to Dennis'.
Monday, February 5, 1951
Went to Otsego, Daisy told me for the first time, she had a lump in her breast. Lila's father will be buried tomorrow, he had cancer. Mr. Dennis brought the 3 cats as they leave tomorrow for Florida. (Donald Dekilder, Daisy's son married Lila)
Tuesday, February 6, 1951
Dennis' left for Florida this morning around 6.
Wednesday, February 7, 1951
Received letter from Bob, he was not so well has a cold. I started a chair set today. (Crochet)
Thursday, February 8, 1951
Still am making my chair set. Rosemary's measles have started to show, she sure was sick. (Isn't this cool, bet you don't know when you had the measles!)
Friday, February 9, 1951
Sent Bob a letter today and Orpha called that Rosemary still has them old measles and they itch so she washed her with soda water. Went to Merle's, saw television. Mama was on.
Saturday, February 10, 1951
Went to Orpha's, Rosemary is better and I am so glad for the sweet little girl. Bud had brought home a lot of rolls and cake, a Chicago truck had been demolished. Got a chair pattern from Mrs. Hardy. (Bud has a Body Shop, repairs vehicles)
Sunday, February 11, 1951
Was home all day. Merle come over for a short time, he had his papers on his place at Milwood.
Monday, February 12, 1951
Went to Otsego. Daisy looked good, she said Donnie was exposed to chickenpox.
(I think Donnie is one of Daisy's grandchildren)
Tuesday, February 13, 1951
Orby got me a lovely watch for my Birthday, I am 70.
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