February 1962

(Rosa will be 81 on February 13, 1962 and Orby will turn 79 in August 1962. They are still in Arizona for the winter, but they live on Douglas Avenue, Kalamazoo, Michigan the rest of the year. They have a small trailer in Tempe, but they are looking at homes to buy.)

Thursday, February 1, 1962
Went to Mesa, we think we will trade trailer for a small house and lot. I was coming out of office and I fell and hurt my right shoulder and left hand, my it hurts. I did not sleep much last night.
Friday, February 2, 1962
I suffered all day with my shoulder and hand, can hardly stand it. Expect I aught to see Doctor. Nice day.
Saturday, February 3, 1962
Today, I got a letter returned that I sent Claudia. I will send it to Orpha, my arm is little better but awful sore yet.
Sunday, February 4, 1962
Stayed home with sore arm. Letha come over and we took her to see the place on George Street. Then we come back had supper, then she went to church.
Monday, February 5, 1962
Dad took his car to be fixed, cost $18.99. Willard's and Merle come while he was gone. He never got home till around noon. It is hot today. Willard's was here, also to day my hand and shoulder hurts quite bad.
Tuesday, February 6, 1962
Went over to Willard's, took them to see our new house we got on George Street. Its small but okay for us. We got nice furniture with it as we paid mortgage on the bedroom set and living room set. They thought it pretty nice when we get everything done to it, it will be a nice little home. (Orby was getting bored)
Wednesday, February 7, 1962
Today we have been in Arizona 75 days. Joyce and Connie was here for dinner. We had a fun time, my had hurt a lot and shoulder.
Thursday, February 8, 1962
Went over to George Street after taking Merle hose home, then we took Merle to show him place we bought. Got 3 letters, Daisy, Orpha and Mrs. Willey, got social security check and check from Bernice.
Friday, February 9, 1962
Went over to the place on George Street and did lot of changing. My arm hurt so bad I could hardly do anything. Tub and lab with shower, pink. Double drain sink. 13 drawers, 3 cloths closets, refrigerator, stove, gas cook stove, 1 window bathroom, 2 in bedrooms, 5 large mirrors, 7 storage's, 8 windows with screens.
Saturday, February 10, 1962
Was to Willard's, they invited us Sunday dinner but he has such a cold, I don't think we will go.
Sunday, February 11, 1962
Dad went over to George Street but did not stay long. I had potatoes and wienies for dinner. My arm still awful sore, can't hardly move it.
Monday, February 12, 1962
3 cupboards with shelf between, large space to work on a sliding cutting board, exhaust fan, eight lamps, 2 chairs and table. Beautiful curtains and lovely rods. 2 doors, 1 back 1 front. Lovely linoleum, small all rooms.
Today Merle came over, we had a nice talk. He is going to be baptised Friday. We may go. Mr. and Mrs. Kelly and another man and wife looked at trailer. Orby bought plastic cover $3.07 and 1 fitted sheet $2.29 plus tax. $5.36 tax extra.
Tuesday, February 13, 1962
Today is my Birthday. I soon will be 39, ha ha. We moved in our new home on George 1029 Tempe, Arizona. Orpha sent me 12 lovely red roses and Merle brought me a lovely plant. I don't know the name, Merle stayed till nearly 8:30 pm.
Wednesday, February 14, 1962
Today,is Claudia's birthday, she was born on 14th February 1944, 18 years ago in 1944
Thursday, February 15, 1962
Joyce and Mrs. White was here a while today. We are painting the kitchen, it was a dirty yellow. I am making it a real light ice blue. It looks real nice, I can't us my arm yet to write good.
Friday, February 16, 1962
Merle was here a short time. Dad was painting. My arm some better. I dressed my self first time today, since I fell.
Saturday, February 17, 1962
Willard came over this evening, we had our supper after they got here, had eggs, apricots and corn.
Sunday, February 18, 1962
Dad finished up painting the kitchen and bath. 2 boys was here to look at the car to buy. Dad went to buy groceries.
Monday, February 19, 1962
Joyce and Connie was here today. Joyce washed my windows and said she would come back and clean my floors but my arm is getting better now so I will wait till I can clean them.
Tuesday, February 20, 1962
Willard and Bessie came over and the mean started on taking out the clothes closet and making kitchen larger. They were here for dinner, Bessie brought over some new beans for dinner.
Wednesday, February 21, 1962
Orby and I put up a strip of rock sheet in between living room. I mopped floor today, first since my arm was hurt three weeks since.
Thursday, February 22, 1962
Today we are looking for a man to put in some wiring and then we can put in plywood in kitchen. Will be glad when finished as so much dirt, also my arm isn't too well. 3 weeks today.
Friday, February 23, 1962
Well we cut ply board for kitchen and have it all ready soon as the wiring is done. We have a man coming in the morning . Looked for Merle but he did not come.
Saturday, February 24, 1962
Willard was here, they tried to wire up the house but failed. Bessie don't look too good, she was here a while, then Willard took her home. He was here for dinner.
Sunday, February 25, 1962
My Mother's birthday today. We worked all day today, put in electric and did some wall work. A man put in our electric. Mr. Goetz from 1900 E. Apache, Tempe $13.40.
Monday, February 26, 1962
Willard helped a little today and we have it nearly done. I mopped floor am tired. My arm is quite bad yet, but I use it a lot. Took ladder home today. I went too, Bessie was not too good.
Tuesday, February 27, 1962
Willard said Bessie was going to see Doctor today.
Wednesday, February 28, 1962
Orby built around the cooler. New neighbors move in today on the north of us.