February 1963

(From the back inside cover, but I do not recommend this:
Cure for appendicitis
Take olive oil 1 oz. 3 times a day. Rub on turpentine to take out the pain.
Cure for Asthma and bronchitis:
Wild plum bark and whole mustard seed, steep make a tea, take before going to bed and in the morning.
Cure for Dropsy
Teas made from chestnut leaves, steep and drink in place of water. Cure in a few weeks.)

Friday, February 1, 1963
First day of February. I finished working my lilac dress over, it was too large across shoulders.
Saturday, February 2, 1963
Today is Ground Hog Day. Orpha called me said Dennise had a tooth, she was 3 months 8 days. She is so sweet. Dad went to Kalamazoo.
Sunday, February 3, 1963
It is a very nice day, snow is not so deep now, seems to be melting from the bottom.
Monday, February 4, 1963
I made some pies and did a little sewing, nice day. Baby Brian 1 month old today.
Tuesday, February 5, 1963
Ike came over and brought papers, Dad got new 4 tires, put on at Farnsworth at Plainwell. I did a wash.
Wednesday, February 6, 1963
Dad went to town, paid taxes. I did my ironing. So we will get money instead of putting in crops.
Thursday, February 7, 1963
I cleaned my house, sorted out some things to take to Arizona.
Friday, February 8, 1963
Nice day, Sun nice and bright. Sent $2.00 today for the Look for 26 issues.
Saturday, February 9, 1963
Went over to Daisy's to see program about sale on car on channel 6, then they also had wrestling match on same program. Rosie and Gerry come. We had a nice visit. I read letter Merle wrote to Daisy.
Sunday, February 10, 1963
We are home today, it is flaking a little snow. Orpha called said bud was going to bring her over tomorrow morning when he went to work and she was going to fix my hair with a Silver Curl.
Monday, February 11, 1963
Orpha come over early this morning and fixed my hair and we had a very nice time but my back is not good and headache. Dad ordered a new truss. Orpha gave me a framed picture of Dennise Rose Wesstra for my birthday.
Tuesday, February 12, 1963
Did not get any mail as it is Lincoln's Birthday. I vacuumed my floors, Dad mopped kitchen and bathroom. It is a nice day.
Wednesday, February 13, 1963
My Birthday today. (82) It is flaking snow and is not as nice a day as it was yesterday. Merle called up from Arizona on my birthday. Said Joyce was going to buy a house and was moving. Orpha called too, to wish me Happy Birthday. David was here for supper, he leaves tomorrow for Mesa, Arizona. He looks very well and he has signed up for 3 years in army in Korea, he had 30 day furlough.
Thursday, February 14, 1963
Claudia's Birthday, a sweet heart. We was home all day sorting out some things I want to take to Arizona. I guess Joyce will be moved when we get there.
Friday, February 15, 1963
I did some washing today, I am tired.
Saturday, February 16, 1963
Daisy was to see us, brought me a lovely music box and Butch gave me an ornament it is nice, It is flower with boy on it.
Sunday, February 17, 1963
Went to Orpha's had a nice time, saw the two new babies. Bob's boy is growing nice and Claudia's baby has 2 teeth and a big bouncing girl. (Brian and Dennise)
Monday, February 18, 1963
Packing to get ready to leave tomorrow morning.
Tuesday, February 19, 1963
Started to Arizona at 7 am, nice morning, nice day, got a short way when our mattress went off the top of car and we did not know what to do as we did not know if we could leave it lay there in road or no. Then a cop came up, talked awhile. Then we asked him and he said it was a shame to leave it, so he helped us load it in side of car. Stayed at Jeferson City $5.00, first night.
Wednesday, February 20, 1963
7 am. Well we drove stayed all night a Gunnon had nice weather. Feel tired.
Thursday, February 21, 1963
Started out and nice day, stayed all night at Lacrusa, but it snowed last night, we drove paid $4.50 for bed at Lacruisa, Mexico.
Friday, February 21, 1963
George Washington's Birthday. Got as far as home at noon. Stayed all night a home. Got a lunch at Bill's Drive Inn, was all tired out but Joyce had moved and we got at it and fixed things around to get some sleep. Joyce had house nice and clean for me and I sure was thankful for it. She's a sweet girl.
Saturday, February 22, 1963
Merle and Letha come over and we was glad to see them.
Sunday, February 23, 1963
Willard's come over, we all had a good time.
Monday, February 24, 1963
My Mother's Birthday. merle was here. Willard and Bessie had a good visit.
Tuesday, February 25, 1963
Merle was here so glad to talk to him I guess they will always stay in Arizona, the way they talk they sure like it in Arizona.
Wednesday, February 26, 1963
Bessie was here a while today, she don't stay too long, she don't look too good.
Thursday, February 27, 1963
We was to Willard's was there for dinner. Stayed saw Lucille, she is bad off. She is in bed most of the time. Willard and Bessi help them out when they can. (Lucille has arthritis)
Friday, February 28, 1963
Willard's was over, we went to look at a car, they are thinking of getting a different one.