June 1966

Wednesday, June 1, 1966
We went to Otsego to see about a tombstone for Dad and I. We stopped and Ike went with us. I did my ironing too after we had our dinner. Dad is out picking asparagus.
Thursday, June 2, 1966
I put Kennedy half dollar with my two little bible verses today. I washed my tow lace table clothes and id a big wash. talked to Dorothy. I am having scalloped potatoes for dinner.
Friday, June 3, 1966
Today on TV Ellen and David will be married. (Soaps) today I fixed over two girdles. Dad went to Kalamazoo with his asparagus.
Saturday, June 4, 1966
I wrote to Dottie Dennis McCalla, 4500 Raven Wood, Fort Lauderdale, Florida today.
(Dorothea) Stayed home all day, I get so lonesome I don't get to go many places and Dad is running all the time.
Sunday, June 5, 1966
Went to Warner's then to Cemetery then to Ike's. It was a very nice day.
Monday, June 6, 1966
Looked cloudy but it did not rain. Orby took some asparagus to store. I had potatoes, cabbage, carrots, beets, patties. It is little cool. It must have rained some where.
Tuesday, June 7, 1966
I did some wash. I don't feel too good and I sent order to Montgomery for 2 bras and 2 girdles. My wash dried real quick. Dad went to Kalamazoo with asparagus and I bought a small bottle of Zyma caps from Upjohn. $1.37 20 capsules. I talked with Orpha and Mrs. Dennis. They are feeling better.
Wednesday, June 8, 1966
Orby and I went to Holland Michigan and ordered a tombstone for us and will have it in around 30 days. Cost $450.00 all complete. We stopped to Ike's on way home. I will do some ironing after my program on TV is over, them two. I think I will wash the black dress Daisy gave to me before she passed away. My I miss her so much. She was a dear sweet girl. Got new packing in our pump cost $6.00.
Thursday, June 9, 1966
We are still wishing for rain. I sent order to Montgomery for 2 bras and 2 girdles.
Friday, June 10, 1966
I went to Orpha's, Claudia's. Bob's and Orpha's was not at home so we went to Bob's then back to Orpha's and she was still gone but Rosemary was there and we visited till Orpha came home and she had had an appointment with doctor so I had Dad come get me.
Saturday, June 11, 1966
We went to Effie and she gave us several messes of fish and we took her some asparagus. Then we stopped near Cork Street and got Orpha some Sulphured salve but the Doctor gave her some medicine in tube. She thinks will heal her. I took Orpha two Doctor books to look at.
Sunday, June 12, 1966
I did a wash. Ike, Rosie and Gerry was here a while to watch the Parade of old cars from Grand Rapids. There was some real old ones in the parade and all was old and really was nice. We sat in Gerry's car till it all passed.
Monday, June 13, 1966
I did some mending, ironed some clothes. Sat around. Dad went to Kalamazoo with some asparagus and a man called wanted some but we did not have any.
Tuesday, June 14, 1966
Orpha and Rosemary was here. I think Orpha is some better, she acted better.
Wednesday, June 15, 1966
I did a wash and Mrs. Berna bought nearly all my white peony's. I did not have too many, she bought 10 dozen, it is a rainy afternoon. (They sold cut flowers)
Thursday, June 16, 1966
Ike came over brought 1 quart strawberries and papers. I wanted him to stay for dinner bu the would not but we had short cake. We also got a letter from Clare and David. Clare will be here some time soon.
Friday, June 17, 1966
Got a card from Clare and a letter from David. Clare will be here in the near future as he says on his card after the 18th of June. Mopped the kitchen and bathroom. Mrs. came over and got 1 1/2 dozen of peonies at 50 cents a dozen. Dad went to Kalamazoo and got groceries. Dad got a Father's Day card from Merle.
Saturday, June 18, 1966
Dad is cleaning out the stool with acid. I read some in bible. I loved to read about God and his son, Jesus.
Sunday, June 19, 1966
Today my brother would of been 83 if he had lived. Went to Orpha an Bud's for Father's day dinner. We ate out doors on the new table Bud made. Had barbecue chicken. Rosemary made a lovely cake and we had a lovely time out under that beautiful hard maple tree. Dad went and got my order $10.23 Monday June 20.
Monday, June 20, 1966
Paid Orby $10.23 for two girdles and one bra. Clare came over with his wife Carolyn but did not stay long, they came around noon but had their dinner. They did not stay long. I did a big wash before they came. Orby took asparagus to market and got my order form Montgomery store.
Tuesday, June 21, 1966
Orpha and Rosemary was here a while. They went to Plainwell to see about tomato plants.
Wednesday, June 22, 1966
Well, I did my ironing and swept floors. It was a very hot day, we could use some rain. Orby took asparagus to market. Ike came over with papers got a rose to plant a pink color.
Thursday, June 23, 1966
Ike brought me in a nice bunch of mock orange, they are so pretty, smell so nice.
Friday, June 24, 1966
Dad went to the market with 22 lb. asparagus. I called Orpha. She don't feel much better of her cold. I am a lot better. I washed 5 dollies and ironed three. It took me 1 hour to iron the three.
Saturday, June 25, 1966
Dad went to Market then to Kalamazoo. I stayed home as usual. I feel lot better of my cold. I don't do much on Saturday. Sent for 2 bras, 2 rugs, mattress cover, a tea Kettle, 2 1/2 quart, steel, whistling one for Donald's boy, the oldest child will be married first of July. We went to Ike's after we went to cemetery, he seemed fairly well.
Sunday, June 26, 1966
I did a big washing and then ironed a few pieces.
Monday, June 27, 1966
Dad is out picking asparagus. It is nice and cool this morning. We are going over to Hardy's and Dennis' today and Orby is going to see about some strawberries. We visited Mr. and Mrs. Dennis also I stayed with Mrs. Hardy till Orby went and picked 3 quarts of strawberries.
Tuesday, June 28, 1966
It is raining. I intended to wash but I cut me out an apron. Dad picked some asparagus before it started to rain.
Wednesday, June 29, 1966
Orby went ot Kalamazoo to get the order we got Donald Jr. and wife a tea kettle for his wedding gift. I finished my apron today. I also got a plastic 5 year guaranteed mattress cover form Aldens and two vests. Ike was here brought papers over.
Thursday, June 30, 1966
I did my ironing after I washed clothes today. I had quite a big wash too. I have to send my two bras back to Aldens as they are C bust and I have to get D. I pulled some weeds in my sweet pea garden. Orpha and Rosemary came over a while and brought a cup and saucer. Said Mother and Father on it, they are nice large ones.