November 1960

(Rosa has skipped a few years, if there were diaries of the missing years, I do not have them. I will stay true to the diaries that I have. In 1960, Rosa is 79 and Orby is 77. I don't know where their "home" is at this time, I do know that Merle moved to Arizona and they have been going there in the winter. As I read I will, hopefully, fill in those blanks, for all of us).

Monday, November 6, 1960
Had our first snow.
Monday, November 7, 1960
I think it will be a nice day, we stayed home all day. Daisy said they finished up putting in the furnace.
Tuesday, November 8, 1960
Today is Election Day, we went to the polls to vote for our next President, I and Dad voted for Kennedy, then went to Orpha's. We stayed up all night to watch votes come in.
Wednesday, November 9, 1960
I am very tired and sleepy as I did not go to bed last night but got the man I wished for our next President John F. Kennedy. I think he is great but the old republicans tries to make believe they are so much better, but just look, old Ike never did any thing to brag about. He is an old put on, big liar and every thing I can't think why they make so much fuss over nothing. (Okay, is this where I put in a political disclaimer?)
Thursday, November 10, 1960
It is snowing today. I am very tired, and sleepy as I watched the election votes come in.
Friday, November 11, 1960
I sure had a good night sleep and feel real good.
Saturday, November 12, 1960
The news still making over the election as the Republicans are sure down in the mouth as Kennedy got elected and I sure am glad.
Sunday, November 13, 1960
Bud family were all here today, also Dennis the beau of Claudia. (Dennis Westra)
Monday, November 14, 1960
I did my wash, had a large one, we are getting everything ready to go to Arizona.
Tuesday, November 15, 1960
I did my ironing, had a big one as I want everything left clean so when I come home i can rest and won't have to jump right in hard work.
Wednesday, November 16, 1960
Went to Orpha and she fixed my hair, we had nice visit. Rosemary was sick, we took their Christmas to them. (Rosemary is 11)
Thursday, November 17, 1960
We went to Daisy, took some gifts to them and Dorothy, Sharon, Sandy and Patty.
Friday, November 18, 1960
Looking forward to go to Arizona soon now. I want to have my house all cleaned so when we come back we will come to a nice clean home.
Saturday, November 19, 1960
Daisy and Ike come over, brought gifts from Sharon, Sandy and Patty. We was to Effie and Dennis' today.
Sunday, November 20, 1960
I want everything all cleaned up, so when I come back, I can rest over my trip.
Monday, November 21, 1960
Tomorrow we will start to Arizona, I sure am so glad to get to see Merle.
Tuesday, November 22, 1960
Started to Arizona, went through Peru Indiana, Saw Earl and Imogene, stayed all night.
Wednesday, November 23, 1960
We started at 6:30 this morning, had a good nights rest.
Thursday, November 24, 1960
Today is Thanksgiving, we had chicken and cake on the road, which I prepared at home. Having a nice trip.
Friday, November 24, 1960
Got to Merle's around 1:30, they were both to work, Letha come home first then Merle, sure glad to see them and they were glad to see up.
Saturday, November 25, 1960
Having a nice long talk and we are very happy to see the folks. Lucille tried to locate where Merle was so she could see us, but give it up, so we went there but they were not at home. (Merle and Letha Fouts, Lucille is Orby's niece, daughter of Willard and Bessie Fouts all live in Arizona now)
Sunday, November 26, 1960
Willard come over to Merle's brought a pan of meat, not quite done, so Bessie put it in Merle's stove to finish cooking. We then had our dinner together. Then we went home with Willard for all night had lots of fun.
Monday, November 27, 1960
Went back to Merle's they were both to work, they have a lovely house trailer and have it fixed real nice, nice grass and flowers.
Tuesday, November 28, 1960
Went to town to look around for place to buy. My corn sure hurts me, very bad, did not see any we wanted.
Wednesday, November 29, 1960
Tomorrow, last day of November.