May 1966

Sunday, May 1, 1966
I wrote letter to Dennis' also to Rosa Myers and Bessie.
Monday, May 2, 1966
Went over to see Ike, brought papers back. Ike had mowed part of his lawn and so did Orby. We had chicken and noodles for dinner. Donna DeKilder is going to get married some time in July, we think.
Tuesday, May 3, 1966
I am washing clothes and will wash colored ones, too. The sun is out nice and bright but quite cold. I wrote Merle today. Dad is mowing the grass in back yard.
Wednesday, May 4, 1966
Sent letter to Nature to see why they don't send medicine. Orpha and Bud came over last night for a while.
Thursday, May 5, 1966
I did wash and ironed. Had beef, noodles, and potatoes for dinner. The weather is still cold, not too good on garden stuff.
Friday, May 6, 1966
Got my medicine Super Stron 60 caps 2 $4.76. I called Orpha but she was not at home. Ike came over with a lovely flowers for my Mother's Day. He never forgets and is thoughtful for us. He still has his lame legs so has Dad. My back is still bothering me. I want to commence cleaning my house next week, if it warms up some so I can.
Saturday, May 7, 1966
Dad went to Plainwell, did not get what we wanted. then went to Kalamazoo got clothes line, something for My hair and some for my feet. Dad bought 2 beer mugs. I got a Mother's Day card and a gift, scented soaps from Merle and Letha and Suki left for Okinawa the 4th of May, where David is. The call Merle sent me on Mother's Day was just grand to hear. His voice meant a lot to me. Thankful for all my nice gifts from my dear children.
Sunday, May 8, 1966
Flaked just a small amount of snow but melted as it came down. Dad brought in our first mess of asparagus, had chicken for dinner. Sat around all day. Orpha got me a lovely set pin and ear rings in a swell jewel box to keep them in, it is silver. Ike got me a lovely bouquet of pink roses in vase, they are all so nice.
Monday, May 9, 1966
Orby and I started to clean the two bed rooms, got them nearly both cleaned all but putting back things where they belong.
Tuesday, May 10, 1966
Started cleaning on front room but won't get it done as I will wash my drapes tomorrow. We are expecting the oil man today. We had our first mess of asparagus for dinner. I am nearly give out. I tripped on electric cord and hurt my head. Dad fixed the strip that holds up so they won/t let the plates fall over.
Wednesday, May 11, 1966
Orby went to town, eggs 35 cents a dozen. It is raining and it seems cold and damp. My eye looks awful, hurt last night, it has a bag of blood on it. Dennis quite working for Bud. Karla's Mother is having operation. Orpha is taking care of the children. Dad just told me he saved 7 cent son the peanut butter at the big store In Kalamazoo. Dad bought 100 foot clothes line today from Spartan Store.
Thursday, May 12, 1966
I am cleaning my chairs and blinds. I am tired. Ike came over with papers.
Friday, May 13, 1966
I am washing drapes today, as it is a nice sunny day. Started on my vitamins. I got my drapes dried and ironed them. It was a job, and I am so tired, all wore out too tired to eat. Went to bed at 8 o'clock and did not rest too good.
Saturday, May 14, 1966
It is nice today but colder. I don't do much on Saturday, just read some. We got a letter from Merle and he says he has lots of flowers in blossom. We have some but not too many.
Sunday, May 15, 1966
I had rhubarb and asparagus for dinner. I was so tired as I had been doing a lot of work and was nearly worked out.
Monday, May 16, 1966
Orby went to store and I stopped off at Orpha's. She is getting new covering on her counters and making room for a stove and refrigerator. It will be nice when Bud gets them all done. Bob has a new car.
Tuesday, May 17, 1966
I did 2 wash and when they dried I ironed them. Mrs. Dennis called me and wasn't I surprised. It looked a lot like it might rain today but my clothes got dry. It is 5 pm and still sprinkling a little.
Wednesday, May 18, 1966
Still trying to rain but it stopped for a spell and Dad is out picking asparagus and I am starting to write my children a letter. I sent letter to Look. Orpha came and was here to dinner. She is a darling girl. I enjoy her company, wish we could be together more often. She fixed the drape Dad would not fix and it looks a lot better now thanks to her.
Thursday, May 19, 1966
I am sorting over some things I want to sell. I haven't called Orpha yet, I talked once to Mrs. Dennis on phone since she has been home but tried to get her today all day but she did not answer.
Friday, May 20, 1966
I am washing out some clothes and trying to bleach out my bed sheets. We had dinner and want to listen to my plays on TV and too we expect Dennis' around 3 o'clock. Will be first time we seen them since they got home. Dorthea is taking them over to Carl's for their supper. Lillian look fairly good but Ernest looks not too good. Dorothea is okay.
Saturday, May 21, 1966
I cleaned the refrigerator. Will have beans for dinner. Clare was married today in Maryland. I sit around all day, talked to Orpha and Mrs. Dennis and Dorthea. Had beans for dinner, pears, kraut, rhubarb and bacon. (Clare Fouts, Merle's youngest son)
Sunday, May 22, 1966
Did not do much today. Sold some rhubarb.
Monday, May 23, 1966
I mopped the kitchen, cleaned the 2 chairs, cleaned under the counter, washed some clothes.
Tuesday, May 24, 1966
Dad sold 52 bunches of asparagus this morning at 30 cents a pound. I went to Orpha's for the afternoon. We went riding and went to Otsego cemetery and the man was mowing, fixing it up for Memorial Day. I wanted to see about flowers but we did not see but one place where they set out. We went to Bud's shop and saw bob and Bud. Bob was painting a house trailer, it looked nice. (Gimbel Body Shop, 517 West North Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Bud was the Body man and Bob was the Painter)
Wednesday, May 25, 1966
I called Orpah, she said she was tired and I got her out of bed, if I would have known I would not have called her but I wanted to ask her something, so I could fix my hair, it is a fright. I believe Orpah is getting tired of fixing my hair bu tit has been 5 months, it stayed in so good that's why I would rather have her fix it also I lover her bushels. I made a banana bread for supper. (Rosa got up early, Orpha stayed up late..)
Thursday, May 26, 1966
I mopped my bathroom. It is a nice day. Dad out picking asparagus. Well Orpha came over to fix my hair, she does it so good. I asked he for dinner but she said no but I am sorry I could ask her if she wanted some coffee. I gave her $5.00, she did not want to take it but I really wanted her to take it as it was worth a lot more. Wednesday night 3 o'clock in my sleep I heard Merle call me and I woke Dad up and told him I hear Merle call Mother..Mother..and it sure worried me. (Will someone explain that to our children, we never stop being "Mothers".)
Friday, May 27, 1966
I fixed over two bras that were too large. I was 40 size, now I am 36. We went to Ike's then to Plainwell and bought flowers and 4 tomato plants. I got petunias, they are nice. I have other flowers to mix in with them.
Saturday, May 28, 1966
Orpha and Bud was here a while. They had been to Doster after some boards for their new picnic table. I bet it will be nice when Bud gets it all finished. Bastians went to Ohio for Memorial Day and we will look after their home. Bud had a new pickup, a Ford, it is nice maroon color. (Ranchero 1966)
Sunday, May 29, 1966
I fixed a girdle and did some work. Effie and Pete came this afternoon. They had been to church. Had a nice visit but Pete is in a lot of misery with his ailment. Effie was lame in her arms and shoulders.
Monday, May 30, 1966
We took flowers over to Otsego Cemetery for Daisy, Grandpa (John Fouts) and Orpha's baby (Arlene Joyce) then stopped to Ike's for a while. I want to write Merle a letter today. It will be a little late but I suppose Clare and wife will be there by now.
Tuesday, May 31, 1966
I did a big wash and washed two spreads. I am tired. Dad went to sell asparagus. Clothes dried real quick today, pretty windy. I burned up a skillet and ladle and I just loved them both. It was the best small skillet I had.