Sunday, September 1, 1963
Wrote letter to Merle. Dad is out picking pears, we now have sold all of our pears.
Monday, September 2, 1963
It is cloudy this morning. Orby got his hair cut.
Tuesday, September 3, 1963
Orby went to Plainwell and I was canning beets and I took a heart spell. The top blew off the canner as I let it fall on stove and the steam blew the fluid up on ceiling. It was a mess. I was scared and was sick from 1 o'clock till Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, September 4, 1963
I finished canning the beets. Feel some better, it is chilly today but sun shining nice. Orpha called said Rosemary got her glasses yesterday but having some trouble with them.
Thursday, September 5, 1963
I did a wash and had two bad spells with my heart. Dorothea McCalla, their daughter, brought Mr. and Mrs. over and they stayed till after 10 pm. Then Dorothea came after them, we had a lunch around 9 oclock.
Friday, September 6, 1963
Did not get up this morning till after 7 o'clock. I did my ironing.
Saturday, September 7, 1963
Daisy and Ike came over and Ike and Dad went to sale. I did another batch of dark clothes.
Sunday, September 8, 1963
Stayed home all day did not do much of anything but in afternoon Dennis, Claudia and Dennise was here and is getting so she can nearly walk. She is a good baby.
Monday, September 9, 1963
Orby went to Kalamazoo at 9 come home 1:30 pm. Orpha was here for about 2 hours, said she did not feel too good. We got a yellow clothes basket today.
Tuesday, September 10, 1963
It is a nice day, we went to Orpha's this afternoon. Had a nice ride, saw Rosemary with her new glasses on. Orpha had her dining room table pained white, it looks nice.
Wednesday, September 11, 1963
Home all day, thoght it was going to rain, but it just sprinkled a little. I talked with Daisy and she said she was going to see Dr. Mcdill tomorrow at 8 pm to see what he thinks she has.
Thursday, September 12, 1963
Orpha has a couple of bad teeth she is going to have out as they are giving her lots of trouble.
Friday, September 13, 1963
I did not talk to Orpha as she had 2 teeth pulled out and did not feel too good. Today is Connie's birthday.
Saturday, September 14, 1963
Went to Dennis' and she got a lunch for us, it was good, had hamburgers and coffee cake, pears, and had a good time but did not see Dorothea as she was shopping for Junior's children. (Junior is Dorothea's son) They leave Tuesday morning for Florida for the winter. I'll miss them.
Sunday, September 15, 1963
We went 77 miles to Earl Fouts' at Decatur, there and back. Earl's looked pretty good, stopped at Oshtemo to Orpha's and stayed about 1/2 hour, had a nice ride. Earl's gave us a pumpkin to make some pies.
Monday, September 16, 1963
Well today is a nice day. We went to Daisy and she feels better. She went to Dr. Mcdill. Rosie was there, she is having trouble with her legs and hands.
Tuesday, September 17, 1963
I called Mrs. Dennis and they were getting ready to go on their trip, so I gave them good bye. I hate to see them going but I know it is best for them as Dorothea will take good care of them. Orpha, Claudia and baby Dennise came for a short visit.
Wednesday, September 18, 1963
Daisy called and said she fell and hurt her foot. She in tended to go to Dr. tonight but now the Dr. is going to send her some medicine.
Thursday, September 19, 1963
We went to Daisy's this afternoon and Dad and Ike went to Plainwell to see about the car we bought.
Friday, September 20, 1963
Home all day, heard Kennedy speak at 11:15 o'clock on channel 3. I vacuumed my front room also the two bedrooms.
Saturday, September 21, 1963
Commenced taking Maalox for my stomach and mouth. Dad saw Effie at the store in Kalamazoo. Got some polydent and a tooth cup and Dad got one too. His is yellow, mine is pink. A man called about house trailer, we may go tomorrow to see it at Vicksburg, he wants $1,750.00 for it.
Sunday, September 22, 1963
Went to look at house trailer at Vicksburg also stopped at Austin's to see their trailer. the man wanted $1,795.00 for it, it was 18 foot and a very nice trailer, the man's name was Cotts.
Monday, September 23, 1963
Went to Orpha's and Claudia came with Dennise and she was trying to walk.
Tuesday, September 24, 1963
Stayed home, did not do much. Washed a few pieces, it was a nice day.
Wednesday, September 25, 1963
Dennise started to walk, said she was a proud little girl. We went to daisy's today, got papers and found out how everyone was. Daisy feels a lot better in her back but her sprained foot is not too good.
Thursday, September 26, 1963
Dad went to Kalamazoo this morning and bought plastic seat covers, had them put on car, cost $14.95. Walley paid his payment today and it is a nice day. I guess we are having Indian Summer. Got a letter from Merle today, Joyce don't feel too good.
Friday, September 27, 1963
I stayed home. Dad went to Kalamazoo but did ot buy anything just bummed around. I got my hand ointment today, cost $2.07.
Saturday, September 28, 1963
Looks a little like rain. Dad is going to a sale near old 131 near Three Rivers. Went at 11 am got home at 7:15 pm. Did not buy anything.
Sunday, September 29, 1963
Nice day, but it rained a little last night. We drove over to see Bob and family, we had a very nice visit. I took coffee with them. Dad had coffee and pie. I thought I better not eat as my stomach is not too good. We took muskmelon and tomatoes over. Stopped in at Claudia's and saw Dennise walking.
Monday, September 30, 1963
I did some wash. Cooked apple for sauce, sent Merle and Ernest Dennis a letter. It is a nice day.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
August 1963
(Orby turns 80 this month, they buy a 1963 Ford Galaxie but still no new TV, and they have not sold their home)
Thursday, August 1, 1963
Orpha, Claudia, Rosemary and baby Dennise were here a while today. I was so glad to see the baby is a darling, she was 9 months the 25th of July. Dad went to Kalamazoo to sell sweet corn.
Friday, August 2, 1963
Looks like rain. It did rain. Dad still selling corn.
Saturday, August 3, 1963
Went to Daisy's and Dad and Ike went to sale, but did not buy anything.
Sunday, August 4, 1963
I called up Daisy and asked them over for dinner but she said she did not feel too good. Brian is 7 months old today. (Brian Gimbel, Bob's baby)
Monday, August 5, 1963
Went to Three Rivers then back to Kalamazoo to see about televisions but they were too high. We went to Green's store and Armstrong's.
Tuesday, August 6, 1963
My little Rosemary's birthday, a little sweet heart. I gave her money and card. She called me and said she got the card and money. (I am 14) We sold last corn we had today.
Wednesday, August 7, 1963
Kennedy's got a new son, born today. Mr. Mrs. (blank) was here today from Arizona. They looked at our place. Dad gave them some rhubarb. I did some wash, my mouth is still bothering me. Such bad taste, nice day.
Thursday, August 8, 1963
Today is my Dear little Orpha's Birthday. (53 years old) She's a darling and my baby girl. She was here, brought me a lovely bunch of glads and also Claudia and baby came. Ike and Daisy was here. Ike tried to fix my stove but could not. Dad bought me Phillips Milk of Magnesia, mint flavor for acid stomach. I think it helped me.
Friday, August 9, 1963
Today Ike and Daisy came and Ike tried to fix my burners. Daisy has not been too well, it was pretty hot today.
Saturday, August 10, 1963
I did some wash, ironing, mopped and washed two kitchen chairs. I am tired, my mouth still has that bad taste.
Sunday, August 11, 1963
Orby's Birthday, he is 80 years old and still my sweet heart. It is chilly this morning. Went to Orpha's for Dad's birthday. Then we brought home Rosemary for a night. We sure had lot of fun playing bingo and checkers.
Monday, August 12, 1963
Well, we had a lot of fun with Rosemary and we went to Otsego this afternoon and Dad went to the store to see televisions.
Tuesday, August 13, 1963
Orby went to get car fixed with soft plugs. bud was here a few minutes and it is cold today. Seems like it is going to get winter.
Wednesday, August 14, 1963
Orby went to Kalamazoo. I sent for a carpet cleaner. Dad got new soft plug put in our car.
Thursday, August 15, 1963
Wrote Merle a letter also Joyce. Went to Otsego took some beans over for Donald. Daisy said Mr. Blessing was staying with his daughter.
Friday, August 16, 1963
Getting ready to shop for a TV. We did not go, vacuumed my front room.
Saturday, August 17, 1963
We went to Kalamazoo, to Vicksburg, to look at TV. We was to George's then we come home and got a bite to eat and while we were eating Mrs. Dalson Harper came. We sure had a nice visit. I had not seen her for over 25 years, the same old gal, but lots older. We talked of old times. I went over to Orpha's and spent the evening. Claudia, Dennis and baby came. Claudia and Dennis went to show, Orpha babysat.
Sunday, August 18, 1963
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis was here today. We had a nice time. They are going to Florida soon as their crops are off.
Monday, August 19, 1963
I did not do very much, just rested.
Tuesday, August 20, 1963
We got order from Aldens, the carpet cleaner and refrigerator defroster.
Wednesday, August 21, 1963
Went car hunting, went to Kalamazoo then Paw Paw then to Gobles then Allegan but did not get any car. I saw Daisy's new set of dishes she got and her hair dryer. Ike bought her, they are pretty. Bought 1963 Galaxie Ford, paid $2,500.oo difference, it is ming green, bought it at Plainwell Michigan.
Thursday, August 22, 1963
Dad went down to Plainwell to get the new Ford we bought but before he went we cleaned out garage and did a lot of washing the wood work and swept the garage floor. I am surely tired. we went to daisy's to show off the car then we went to Bob's, got a clock $2.27 tax and all at Muirs. We also went to daisy's to show them our new car, she don't feel too good.
Friday, August 23, 1963
I started to iron and my navel came out and I could not get it back. Called Dr. Mcdill and Orby took me to hospital and then Mcdill came and put it in. Wanted me to stay at Hospital 2 days but I said no, so they put a band on me and I came home, got dinner and finished my ironing. (Wow)
Saturday, August 24, 1963
My darling daughter's birthday, she is my first baby and a dear one. (Daisy, she is 64) Looks like rain, I trimmed my corn. Orby defrosted the refrigerator. I feel worn out. I vacuumed the front room 4 times then Dad went over it with my new rug cleaner. It looks nice, then I washed the 3 rockers in front room and 2 in breezeway. Washed the rubber rug Ike bought us and cleaned 2 spots on the runner and I am pooped out.
Sunday, August 25, 1963
Dennise is 10 months old today. Went to Dennis' to show off our new car, had a nice visit.
Monday, August 26, 1963
I did some wash today then this afternoon Claudia came over with Dennise. She is a sweet baby. I think she would have liked to stay longer.
Tuesday, August 27, 1963
I did a wash and ironed what I washed Monday.
Wednesday, August 28, 1963
Daisy and Ike came over a while, said Betty's knee was better. Dorothy had been out helping with the hay.
Thursday, August 29, 1963
I cleaned out my medicine cabinet today, sorted out the medicine. Called Mrs. Dennis, she said grandma fell and they went over and helped her up. She also said Dorothea was starting for Michigan next Monday. Got letter from my son Merle.
Friday, August 30, 1963
Dad called Orpha and invited her for dinner and she and Rosemary came and we also called Bud and Bob and they came for dinner, we had a nice visit.
Saturday, August 31, 1963
We went over to Daisy's and took them some corn and pears. We did not stay long.
Thursday, August 1, 1963
Orpha, Claudia, Rosemary and baby Dennise were here a while today. I was so glad to see the baby is a darling, she was 9 months the 25th of July. Dad went to Kalamazoo to sell sweet corn.
Friday, August 2, 1963
Looks like rain. It did rain. Dad still selling corn.
Saturday, August 3, 1963
Went to Daisy's and Dad and Ike went to sale, but did not buy anything.
Sunday, August 4, 1963
I called up Daisy and asked them over for dinner but she said she did not feel too good. Brian is 7 months old today. (Brian Gimbel, Bob's baby)
Monday, August 5, 1963
Went to Three Rivers then back to Kalamazoo to see about televisions but they were too high. We went to Green's store and Armstrong's.
Tuesday, August 6, 1963
My little Rosemary's birthday, a little sweet heart. I gave her money and card. She called me and said she got the card and money. (I am 14) We sold last corn we had today.
Wednesday, August 7, 1963
Kennedy's got a new son, born today. Mr. Mrs. (blank) was here today from Arizona. They looked at our place. Dad gave them some rhubarb. I did some wash, my mouth is still bothering me. Such bad taste, nice day.
Thursday, August 8, 1963
Today is my Dear little Orpha's Birthday. (53 years old) She's a darling and my baby girl. She was here, brought me a lovely bunch of glads and also Claudia and baby came. Ike and Daisy was here. Ike tried to fix my stove but could not. Dad bought me Phillips Milk of Magnesia, mint flavor for acid stomach. I think it helped me.
Friday, August 9, 1963
Today Ike and Daisy came and Ike tried to fix my burners. Daisy has not been too well, it was pretty hot today.
Saturday, August 10, 1963
I did some wash, ironing, mopped and washed two kitchen chairs. I am tired, my mouth still has that bad taste.
Sunday, August 11, 1963
Orby's Birthday, he is 80 years old and still my sweet heart. It is chilly this morning. Went to Orpha's for Dad's birthday. Then we brought home Rosemary for a night. We sure had lot of fun playing bingo and checkers.
Monday, August 12, 1963
Well, we had a lot of fun with Rosemary and we went to Otsego this afternoon and Dad went to the store to see televisions.
Tuesday, August 13, 1963
Orby went to get car fixed with soft plugs. bud was here a few minutes and it is cold today. Seems like it is going to get winter.
Wednesday, August 14, 1963
Orby went to Kalamazoo. I sent for a carpet cleaner. Dad got new soft plug put in our car.
Thursday, August 15, 1963
Wrote Merle a letter also Joyce. Went to Otsego took some beans over for Donald. Daisy said Mr. Blessing was staying with his daughter.
Friday, August 16, 1963
Getting ready to shop for a TV. We did not go, vacuumed my front room.
Saturday, August 17, 1963
We went to Kalamazoo, to Vicksburg, to look at TV. We was to George's then we come home and got a bite to eat and while we were eating Mrs. Dalson Harper came. We sure had a nice visit. I had not seen her for over 25 years, the same old gal, but lots older. We talked of old times. I went over to Orpha's and spent the evening. Claudia, Dennis and baby came. Claudia and Dennis went to show, Orpha babysat.
Sunday, August 18, 1963
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis was here today. We had a nice time. They are going to Florida soon as their crops are off.
Monday, August 19, 1963
I did not do very much, just rested.
Tuesday, August 20, 1963
We got order from Aldens, the carpet cleaner and refrigerator defroster.
Wednesday, August 21, 1963
Went car hunting, went to Kalamazoo then Paw Paw then to Gobles then Allegan but did not get any car. I saw Daisy's new set of dishes she got and her hair dryer. Ike bought her, they are pretty. Bought 1963 Galaxie Ford, paid $2,500.oo difference, it is ming green, bought it at Plainwell Michigan.
Thursday, August 22, 1963
Dad went down to Plainwell to get the new Ford we bought but before he went we cleaned out garage and did a lot of washing the wood work and swept the garage floor. I am surely tired. we went to daisy's to show off the car then we went to Bob's, got a clock $2.27 tax and all at Muirs. We also went to daisy's to show them our new car, she don't feel too good.
Friday, August 23, 1963
I started to iron and my navel came out and I could not get it back. Called Dr. Mcdill and Orby took me to hospital and then Mcdill came and put it in. Wanted me to stay at Hospital 2 days but I said no, so they put a band on me and I came home, got dinner and finished my ironing. (Wow)
Saturday, August 24, 1963
My darling daughter's birthday, she is my first baby and a dear one. (Daisy, she is 64) Looks like rain, I trimmed my corn. Orby defrosted the refrigerator. I feel worn out. I vacuumed the front room 4 times then Dad went over it with my new rug cleaner. It looks nice, then I washed the 3 rockers in front room and 2 in breezeway. Washed the rubber rug Ike bought us and cleaned 2 spots on the runner and I am pooped out.
Sunday, August 25, 1963
Dennise is 10 months old today. Went to Dennis' to show off our new car, had a nice visit.
Monday, August 26, 1963
I did some wash today then this afternoon Claudia came over with Dennise. She is a sweet baby. I think she would have liked to stay longer.
Tuesday, August 27, 1963
I did a wash and ironed what I washed Monday.
Wednesday, August 28, 1963
Daisy and Ike came over a while, said Betty's knee was better. Dorothy had been out helping with the hay.
Thursday, August 29, 1963
I cleaned out my medicine cabinet today, sorted out the medicine. Called Mrs. Dennis, she said grandma fell and they went over and helped her up. She also said Dorothea was starting for Michigan next Monday. Got letter from my son Merle.
Friday, August 30, 1963
Dad called Orpha and invited her for dinner and she and Rosemary came and we also called Bud and Bob and they came for dinner, we had a nice visit.
Saturday, August 31, 1963
We went over to Daisy's and took them some corn and pears. We did not stay long.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
July 1963
Monday, July 1, 1963
Rosie and Jerry and Sharon was here, they look so nice and Sharon is a Darling. I feel shaky.
Tuesday, July 2, 1963
I am trying to do some work, I washed out some sheets and slips. Called Mrs. Dennis and Hardy got Mr. Dennis but not Mrs. Hardy. I am not too well.
Wednesday, July 3, 1963
I sewed my night dress. Dad went to Plainwell. I am dizzy but try to do a little to gain my strength. I talked to Mrs. Hardy and told her about the verse in Bible, Ezc 16 chap 6 verse to stop bleeding. I did Dad's wash this afternoon. I did mine this morning. I don't feel too good.
Thursday, July 4, 1963
Today is 4th of July. Cool and nice. I put some meat in oven to have for dinner. Mrs. Dennis called said she and Ernest would be over this afternoon.
Friday, July 5, 1963
Home, sold a few raspberries. Called Effie she said she did not know I was in hospital, said she was coming and would bring a mess of fish, hope she does.
Saturday, July 6, 1963
Went to Orpha after the gun to shoot gophers. We have lot in yard us and Frank Bastins next door, south from us.
Sunday, July 7, 1963
Stayed home all day, Dad went to Cooper store to get prune juice, peas and other groceries. Daisy called and said Shirley Temple was on, it was good. the prune juice I bought is real good.
Monday, July 8, 1963
Went to Dr. McDill. Sometimes I don't think he tries to do something for his patients. Went to Daisy's first, she has her house about all cleaned, it looked real nice. I slept fairly after I took a pill for my heart.
Tuesday, July 9, 1963
Well today I feel pretty good, only my back when I try to do a little work.
Wednesday, July 10, 1963
I did some wash I am not too good. I am so weak I try to help Orby but I can't hardly do anything and i think he don't like it but I just can't I am too weak. I got Letter form Merle with his picture and wasn't I glad to get it. It was good of him with other policemen.
Thursday, July 11, 1963
Orpha is coming over to fix my hair. Rosemary will come too. I think she is a Darling, well my girl is too. I could not get a long with out her. Orpha and Rosemary came and i had dinner all prepared in oven, we had a nice visit, also I gave Rosemary $2.00 for ironing 4 dresses and cleaning up dinner dishes. Silver curle was $1.93 including the tax before I paid $2.47 saved 54 cents. Orpha got it at her store. (Now I wish I would have done more for Gma and Gpa, I guess at 13 you don't think about much other than yourself)
Friday, July 12, 1963
I tried to clean my house a little, looked for Daisy but it rained in the afternoon so they did not come, sold 5 quarts of berries.
Saturday, July 13, 1963
Nice day but chilly after the rain. Pete and Effie came for a short visit. Pete don't feel too good, he is now wearing a corset for his back. Well Daisy and Ike came, stayed a while. Daisy's feet pretty bad, she now has a bunion on each side of 1 foot, poor kid, I feel sorry for her.
Sunday, July 14, 1963
Dad is out picking red raspberries.
Monday, July 15, 1963
Ike and Dad went fishing at Big Lake and stayed all day. I was over to Daisy's and she got pretty worried till they came home. they got lots of nice fish. Ike caught his limit, I guess we had about 4 inches of rainfall now all together.
Tuesday, July 16, 1963
Ike's Birthday, we had fish for breakfast, they were good. We have 12 more fish, will have them for dinner someday. A City Senior Insurance man was here, my they are high on insurance. It rained more last night.
Wednesday, July 17, 1963
We sold our last raspberries. We have sold $24.00 more than we expected. Hot today.
Saturday, July 20, 1963
Went to Dennis' around noon. She wanted us to come for dinner, had mixed vegetables, fired potatoes and pork chops and peach pie. Was a good dinner, then we went over to see Hardy's, he looks bad and she is wearing herself out.
Sunday, July 21, 1963
Stayed home all day, Dad sold $6.00 worth of raspberries now have sold over $30.00 worth. It is a nice day.
Monday, July 22, 1963
Started to sprinkle, looked like we are going to get more rain. Wrote a letter to Joyce, Mrs. Rus and 2 sons was here.
Tuesday, July 23, 1963
Went to Orpha's as Orby went to Kalamazoo to buy new shoes. Orpha took Rosemary over to the school to play golf and then Orpha stopped at Claudia's and then we went back to Orpha's. The baby is around 9 months, and as quiet as she can be, she is never afraid of anybody and plays so cute. (Dennise) My little Grand Daughter (Claudia) is going to get another baby in 8 months.
Wednesday, July 24, 1963
Sent Merle and Sandra a birthday card, went to Daisy's got my catalogs, then Dad went to Allegan to see about oil in Oklahoma. (He had stock in a couple of oil wells. Up through the ground came a...)
Thursday, July 25, 1963
Got letter from Merle and Letha. Got card, get well from Daisy. I did not do much today, just sat around. Ardith's baby is 3 months today.
Friday, July 26, 1963
Tonight Kennedy will speak.
Saturday, July 27, 1963
Merle's birthday and also Sandra's. I sure would love to see him, my dearie darling baby boy and a nice tall sone and he always wrties me tolet me know how he is in Mesa Arizona. Stayed home all day, called Daisy, asked her over for dinner Sunday. she refused as I was working on windows. Asked Orpah and they were going fishing Sunday, sold doz. corn at 50 cents per doz.
Sunday, July 28, 1963
Home all day to sell corn, did a wash.
Monday, July 29, 1963
Went to Dr. McDill cost medicine $8.60, cough medicine, high blood pressure. Sent order of $5.50 to Natue food Centres Cambridge Mass.
Tuesday, July 30, 1963
Called Orpha and she said they did not go fishing Sunday and Bud and her went Monday to the lake but Bud took a sick spell and they come back home. He went to work this morning. I did a wash this morning. I will wash anothe rbatch of clothes. I talked with Mrs. Hardy and she said Hardy was no better and she had a Birthday party given her by friends.
Wednesday, July 31, 1963
Had a little shower. Orby got new spark plug put on car at Cooper garage. I cleaned my front room, cleaned stove and ironed a few pieces, I feel tired out.
Rosie and Jerry and Sharon was here, they look so nice and Sharon is a Darling. I feel shaky.
Tuesday, July 2, 1963
I am trying to do some work, I washed out some sheets and slips. Called Mrs. Dennis and Hardy got Mr. Dennis but not Mrs. Hardy. I am not too well.
Wednesday, July 3, 1963
I sewed my night dress. Dad went to Plainwell. I am dizzy but try to do a little to gain my strength. I talked to Mrs. Hardy and told her about the verse in Bible, Ezc 16 chap 6 verse to stop bleeding. I did Dad's wash this afternoon. I did mine this morning. I don't feel too good.
Thursday, July 4, 1963
Today is 4th of July. Cool and nice. I put some meat in oven to have for dinner. Mrs. Dennis called said she and Ernest would be over this afternoon.
Friday, July 5, 1963
Home, sold a few raspberries. Called Effie she said she did not know I was in hospital, said she was coming and would bring a mess of fish, hope she does.
Saturday, July 6, 1963
Went to Orpha after the gun to shoot gophers. We have lot in yard us and Frank Bastins next door, south from us.
Sunday, July 7, 1963
Stayed home all day, Dad went to Cooper store to get prune juice, peas and other groceries. Daisy called and said Shirley Temple was on, it was good. the prune juice I bought is real good.
Monday, July 8, 1963
Went to Dr. McDill. Sometimes I don't think he tries to do something for his patients. Went to Daisy's first, she has her house about all cleaned, it looked real nice. I slept fairly after I took a pill for my heart.
Tuesday, July 9, 1963
Well today I feel pretty good, only my back when I try to do a little work.
Wednesday, July 10, 1963
I did some wash I am not too good. I am so weak I try to help Orby but I can't hardly do anything and i think he don't like it but I just can't I am too weak. I got Letter form Merle with his picture and wasn't I glad to get it. It was good of him with other policemen.
Thursday, July 11, 1963
Orpha is coming over to fix my hair. Rosemary will come too. I think she is a Darling, well my girl is too. I could not get a long with out her. Orpha and Rosemary came and i had dinner all prepared in oven, we had a nice visit, also I gave Rosemary $2.00 for ironing 4 dresses and cleaning up dinner dishes. Silver curle was $1.93 including the tax before I paid $2.47 saved 54 cents. Orpha got it at her store. (Now I wish I would have done more for Gma and Gpa, I guess at 13 you don't think about much other than yourself)
Friday, July 12, 1963
I tried to clean my house a little, looked for Daisy but it rained in the afternoon so they did not come, sold 5 quarts of berries.
Saturday, July 13, 1963
Nice day but chilly after the rain. Pete and Effie came for a short visit. Pete don't feel too good, he is now wearing a corset for his back. Well Daisy and Ike came, stayed a while. Daisy's feet pretty bad, she now has a bunion on each side of 1 foot, poor kid, I feel sorry for her.
Sunday, July 14, 1963
Dad is out picking red raspberries.
Monday, July 15, 1963
Ike and Dad went fishing at Big Lake and stayed all day. I was over to Daisy's and she got pretty worried till they came home. they got lots of nice fish. Ike caught his limit, I guess we had about 4 inches of rainfall now all together.
Tuesday, July 16, 1963
Ike's Birthday, we had fish for breakfast, they were good. We have 12 more fish, will have them for dinner someday. A City Senior Insurance man was here, my they are high on insurance. It rained more last night.
Wednesday, July 17, 1963
We sold our last raspberries. We have sold $24.00 more than we expected. Hot today.
Saturday, July 20, 1963
Went to Dennis' around noon. She wanted us to come for dinner, had mixed vegetables, fired potatoes and pork chops and peach pie. Was a good dinner, then we went over to see Hardy's, he looks bad and she is wearing herself out.
Sunday, July 21, 1963
Stayed home all day, Dad sold $6.00 worth of raspberries now have sold over $30.00 worth. It is a nice day.
Monday, July 22, 1963
Started to sprinkle, looked like we are going to get more rain. Wrote a letter to Joyce, Mrs. Rus and 2 sons was here.
Tuesday, July 23, 1963
Went to Orpha's as Orby went to Kalamazoo to buy new shoes. Orpha took Rosemary over to the school to play golf and then Orpha stopped at Claudia's and then we went back to Orpha's. The baby is around 9 months, and as quiet as she can be, she is never afraid of anybody and plays so cute. (Dennise) My little Grand Daughter (Claudia) is going to get another baby in 8 months.
Wednesday, July 24, 1963
Sent Merle and Sandra a birthday card, went to Daisy's got my catalogs, then Dad went to Allegan to see about oil in Oklahoma. (He had stock in a couple of oil wells. Up through the ground came a...)
Thursday, July 25, 1963
Got letter from Merle and Letha. Got card, get well from Daisy. I did not do much today, just sat around. Ardith's baby is 3 months today.
Friday, July 26, 1963
Tonight Kennedy will speak.
Saturday, July 27, 1963
Merle's birthday and also Sandra's. I sure would love to see him, my dearie darling baby boy and a nice tall sone and he always wrties me tolet me know how he is in Mesa Arizona. Stayed home all day, called Daisy, asked her over for dinner Sunday. she refused as I was working on windows. Asked Orpah and they were going fishing Sunday, sold doz. corn at 50 cents per doz.
Sunday, July 28, 1963
Home all day to sell corn, did a wash.
Monday, July 29, 1963
Went to Dr. McDill cost medicine $8.60, cough medicine, high blood pressure. Sent order of $5.50 to Natue food Centres Cambridge Mass.
Tuesday, July 30, 1963
Called Orpha and she said they did not go fishing Sunday and Bud and her went Monday to the lake but Bud took a sick spell and they come back home. He went to work this morning. I did a wash this morning. I will wash anothe rbatch of clothes. I talked with Mrs. Hardy and she said Hardy was no better and she had a Birthday party given her by friends.
Wednesday, July 31, 1963
Had a little shower. Orby got new spark plug put on car at Cooper garage. I cleaned my front room, cleaned stove and ironed a few pieces, I feel tired out.
June 1963
(Rosa is 82 and Orby is almost 80. They still live at 8712 Douglas Drive, Kalamazoo Michigan, Cooper Township. Orby has the house for sale, the 5 acres seems to be too much work for him, Rosa does not like the idea of selling her home.)
Saturday, June 1, 1963
I cleaned Orby's sink in garage, sure was dirty, then I went over the house with vacuum. Dad did mopping and I will have to go over it soon as I am able and give it a thorough cleaning.
Sunday, June 2, 1963
Dennis' was here for dinner, we sure had nice dinner and did lot of talking as we like to get together and visit. She brought me a black hair net for my hair. I gave her a dish cloth.
Monday, June 3, 1963
Dad sold Mrs. Bierema 12 bunches of asparagus and then took the rest to Kalamazoo. It is a nice day, I am tired and back hurts. Orpha called up and her back still hurts and her legs also. Daisy called said Kenneth Boerman has ot heard from his xray yet at Plainwell. Dad got his hair cut today. Corn planted today, Hybrid.
Tuesday, June 4, 1963
Ike went to get Daisy's feet looked after. stayed home, did some wash. Brian is 5 months old, he is a sweet baby. (Brian Gimbel)
Wednesday, June 5, 1963
Was over to Daisy's, she got her feet looked at and said they felt much better. Ike and Ken went fishing. Ken caught 23, Ike got 15. They said they were nice ones.
Thursday, June 6, 1963
It was a very nice day, and I sure enjoy it when it is not too hot or not to chilly.
Friday, June 7, 1963
Will go over to Daisy's around five ten, as we are going to Evelyn's to get our hair fixed, Daisy and I. $2.00.
Saturday, June 8, 1963
Sandy and Gary Zantello will be married around 10 o'clock in the Catholic Church.
The reception was held at 7 in the evening, north of Plainwell. Had buns, potato salad, beans and ham, punch or coffee. Sandy and Gary looked real nice. Cake was served, some dancing. Bud, Orpha, Rosemary, Claudia, Dennis, Bob and Karla was there. We came home around pm. so did Ike and Daisy, Donald's did not come.
Sunday, June 9, 1963
Nice day today. Not hot not cold just nice. Sat around all day, cooked chicken and cut it in small bits and made broth and canned it. Had 9 containers of it and now can have chicken and crackers soup.
Monday, June 10, 1963
Did wash then after I had it on line Orpha came over and was I surprised. She stayed for dinner.
Tuesday, June 11, 1963
Did my ironing, then mended my 3 slips and 2 dresses. Then cut and made one of my girdles shorter as it was longer than I wanted.
Wednesday, June 12, 1963
I washed Dad and my bed spreads and they washed beautifully. My Fuller Brush man brought me a Filler for my compact 80 cents. His name is Huston the hand cream is $1.29 tax included.
Thursday, June 13, 1963
I finished crochet a cover for my door stop, it is a chilly forenoon.
Friday, June 14, 1963
Dad went to Kalamazoo this morning, it is quite cool.
Saturday, June 15, 1963
Went to Orpha's and had a nice time, saw the two babies and they are growing like mad. Claudia's baby (Dennise) has been in a walker that when it is standing by a chair it thinks it can strike right off and walk, it is so sweet and Bob's baby (Brian) is so sweet, it is sure a good baby, laughs out loud and can roll over on his belly, he is 5 months the 4th of June. Claudia's baby (Dennise) was born in October 25, 1962, she will be 1 year old in October 1963. Dennise is 11 weeks older than Brian.
Sunday, June 16, 1963
Father's Day. Dad is out picking asparagus.
Monday, June 17, 1963
Ike's birthday is the 17 day of July. Dad got 4 cards and $2.00. Putting a new top on road in front of our place. Dad is out talking to one of the men. I did a little wash and mopped my kitchen. It hurts me to mop but no one else will do it and we have a sign out in front for Sale. I called up Mrs. Hardy and she told me to see her Dr. so I called Schoolcraft and made an appointment for 2:30 Wednesday.
Tuesday, June 18, 1963
I suffered all day with my stomach, then around evening it got better tomorrow I will go to Dr. M.N. Southwort at Schoolcraft.
Wednesday, June 19, 1963
Brother Willie's Birthday today. We went to Schoolcraft to see the doctor and I took a spell with the burning in my stomach and heart and they were so many in there that Dad and I went out of office and sat in car till the nurse called us in.
Thursday, June 20, 1963
Dad is out pulling weeds, I have not eaten since Wednesday noon and am getting hungry. I am sick I can't eat any food tonight.
Friday, June 21, 1963
I sure don't feel too good and I have a cold and get so dizzy, afraid to walk as I get too dizzy.
Saturday, June 22, 1963
Daisy and Ike come over Friday with papers. I sure feel bum. Mrs. Dennis and Mrs. Hardy called and Orpha.
Sunday, June 23, 1963
Orpha and Bud, Rosemary came over a while. Orpha is not too good and Daisy looked awful tired. Yesterday they are cleaning house, they soon be done, Ike is awful good to help her and I am glad for that.
Monday, June 24, 1963
Dad went to sell his asparagus, I don't think he will have any mroe to sell. Went to Dr. McDill and he put me in hospital this afternoon.
Tuesday, June 25, 1963
Dr. gave me Arnicine in hospital. In Hospital, hot hot. Orpha came with me to Dr. Mcdill and he said I shold go to hospital so I went yesterday.
Wednesday, June 26, 1963
In hospital will be here a week any way.
Thursday, June 27, 1963
My son Merle's birthday is just 1 month off. Well juset one month till my Son will have a birthday, my how time flies just think all married and have children and grand children of their own now.
Friday, June 28, 1963
I am just praying to be released from hospital, my it is hot the nurses are good.
Saturday, June 29, 1963
I came home around noon. I did not get washed nor dinner glad to be home. Have a bad taste in my mouth.
Sunday, June 30, 1963
Daisy gave me a necklace, it is pearls and they are so nice. Bless her heart.
Saturday, June 1, 1963
I cleaned Orby's sink in garage, sure was dirty, then I went over the house with vacuum. Dad did mopping and I will have to go over it soon as I am able and give it a thorough cleaning.
Sunday, June 2, 1963
Dennis' was here for dinner, we sure had nice dinner and did lot of talking as we like to get together and visit. She brought me a black hair net for my hair. I gave her a dish cloth.
Monday, June 3, 1963
Dad sold Mrs. Bierema 12 bunches of asparagus and then took the rest to Kalamazoo. It is a nice day, I am tired and back hurts. Orpha called up and her back still hurts and her legs also. Daisy called said Kenneth Boerman has ot heard from his xray yet at Plainwell. Dad got his hair cut today. Corn planted today, Hybrid.
Tuesday, June 4, 1963
Ike went to get Daisy's feet looked after. stayed home, did some wash. Brian is 5 months old, he is a sweet baby. (Brian Gimbel)
Wednesday, June 5, 1963
Was over to Daisy's, she got her feet looked at and said they felt much better. Ike and Ken went fishing. Ken caught 23, Ike got 15. They said they were nice ones.
Thursday, June 6, 1963
It was a very nice day, and I sure enjoy it when it is not too hot or not to chilly.
Friday, June 7, 1963
Will go over to Daisy's around five ten, as we are going to Evelyn's to get our hair fixed, Daisy and I. $2.00.
Saturday, June 8, 1963
Sandy and Gary Zantello will be married around 10 o'clock in the Catholic Church.
The reception was held at 7 in the evening, north of Plainwell. Had buns, potato salad, beans and ham, punch or coffee. Sandy and Gary looked real nice. Cake was served, some dancing. Bud, Orpha, Rosemary, Claudia, Dennis, Bob and Karla was there. We came home around pm. so did Ike and Daisy, Donald's did not come.
Sunday, June 9, 1963
Nice day today. Not hot not cold just nice. Sat around all day, cooked chicken and cut it in small bits and made broth and canned it. Had 9 containers of it and now can have chicken and crackers soup.
Monday, June 10, 1963
Did wash then after I had it on line Orpha came over and was I surprised. She stayed for dinner.
Tuesday, June 11, 1963
Did my ironing, then mended my 3 slips and 2 dresses. Then cut and made one of my girdles shorter as it was longer than I wanted.
Wednesday, June 12, 1963
I washed Dad and my bed spreads and they washed beautifully. My Fuller Brush man brought me a Filler for my compact 80 cents. His name is Huston the hand cream is $1.29 tax included.
Thursday, June 13, 1963
I finished crochet a cover for my door stop, it is a chilly forenoon.
Friday, June 14, 1963
Dad went to Kalamazoo this morning, it is quite cool.
Saturday, June 15, 1963
Went to Orpha's and had a nice time, saw the two babies and they are growing like mad. Claudia's baby (Dennise) has been in a walker that when it is standing by a chair it thinks it can strike right off and walk, it is so sweet and Bob's baby (Brian) is so sweet, it is sure a good baby, laughs out loud and can roll over on his belly, he is 5 months the 4th of June. Claudia's baby (Dennise) was born in October 25, 1962, she will be 1 year old in October 1963. Dennise is 11 weeks older than Brian.
Sunday, June 16, 1963
Father's Day. Dad is out picking asparagus.
Monday, June 17, 1963
Ike's birthday is the 17 day of July. Dad got 4 cards and $2.00. Putting a new top on road in front of our place. Dad is out talking to one of the men. I did a little wash and mopped my kitchen. It hurts me to mop but no one else will do it and we have a sign out in front for Sale. I called up Mrs. Hardy and she told me to see her Dr. so I called Schoolcraft and made an appointment for 2:30 Wednesday.
Tuesday, June 18, 1963
I suffered all day with my stomach, then around evening it got better tomorrow I will go to Dr. M.N. Southwort at Schoolcraft.
Wednesday, June 19, 1963
Brother Willie's Birthday today. We went to Schoolcraft to see the doctor and I took a spell with the burning in my stomach and heart and they were so many in there that Dad and I went out of office and sat in car till the nurse called us in.
Thursday, June 20, 1963
Dad is out pulling weeds, I have not eaten since Wednesday noon and am getting hungry. I am sick I can't eat any food tonight.
Friday, June 21, 1963
I sure don't feel too good and I have a cold and get so dizzy, afraid to walk as I get too dizzy.
Saturday, June 22, 1963
Daisy and Ike come over Friday with papers. I sure feel bum. Mrs. Dennis and Mrs. Hardy called and Orpha.
Sunday, June 23, 1963
Orpha and Bud, Rosemary came over a while. Orpha is not too good and Daisy looked awful tired. Yesterday they are cleaning house, they soon be done, Ike is awful good to help her and I am glad for that.
Monday, June 24, 1963
Dad went to sell his asparagus, I don't think he will have any mroe to sell. Went to Dr. McDill and he put me in hospital this afternoon.
Tuesday, June 25, 1963
Dr. gave me Arnicine in hospital. In Hospital, hot hot. Orpha came with me to Dr. Mcdill and he said I shold go to hospital so I went yesterday.
Wednesday, June 26, 1963
In hospital will be here a week any way.
Thursday, June 27, 1963
My son Merle's birthday is just 1 month off. Well juset one month till my Son will have a birthday, my how time flies just think all married and have children and grand children of their own now.
Friday, June 28, 1963
I am just praying to be released from hospital, my it is hot the nurses are good.
Saturday, June 29, 1963
I came home around noon. I did not get washed nor dinner glad to be home. Have a bad taste in my mouth.
Sunday, June 30, 1963
Daisy gave me a necklace, it is pearls and they are so nice. Bless her heart.
Monday, March 1, 2010
May 1963
(Rosa and Orby have their home on Douglas Avenue for sale. She has a note that says we have $13,405.oo in 8712 Douglas Avenue 5 acres.
Another note says House at Byrd Drive, near Kalamazoo Airport, paid $9,000.00 for house, $500.00 for extra lot, $420.00 tax and pump total $9,920.00 but have gotten $5,525.00 in payment and rent so we only have $4,395.00 total in it, that is the one Wagner's have)
Wednesday, May 1, 1963
I washed 3 dresses, a blanket, had asparagus for dinner. took a little ride to Plainwell, come back past the old slaughery house and they have closed off the road that went down to Wikels, looked odd to see it, Orby now is taking out dandelions.
Thursday, May 2, 1963
Dad planted sweet corn, 8 rows. Had our first rhubarb, it was good. I washed and trimmed my corn, it sure hurt.
Friday, May 3, 1963
I baked 2 cherry pies. Called Dr. and told him I was taking Vitamin B1 for my back and he said Vitamin B1 was no good, I also told him I was taking more than 3 a day medicine for my blood pressure and he put me back on 3 a day.
Saturday, May 4, 1963
We went to Earl's but they were gone, then we went to Blanche and they were gone then we drove on to Dowagiac to Roy Hann. We had quite a visit.
Sunday, May 5, 1963
Went to Ike's and Daisy and Rosie, Jerry and Sharon was there. They all looked good also Betty and Patty was there a while, all planning for the wedding of Sandy. They will live in a house trailer.
Monday, May 6, 1963
I did some wash. Dad is picking asparagus. We have sold quite a bit. Dennis' started home from Florida. Dorothea (their daughter) brought them home.
Tuesday, May 7, 1963
Some people came to look at our place, as it is up for sale. they thought it was grand so do I, and Dad has sold a lot of asparagus.
Wednesday, May 8, 1963
Well, we sold Ike's boat this morning. Ike and Dad delivered it this afternoon. He got his price $45.00. Ernest Dennis' are home but tired.
Thursday, May 9, 1963
I did some wash and cleaned up a little. People came to look at house and liked it a lot.
Friday, May 10, 1963
Was over to Dennis', they look pretty good. Ernest looked tired out as Lillian Looked lots older but I guess they had a good time, planning on going back in October. (Finally, we fine out that Mr. and Mrs. Dennis are Ernest and Lillian!)
Daisy said Ike had a new boat, the dear girl, I love her so much.
Saturday, May 11, 1963
Orpha and Bud was over today brought me a lovely card and a large plant of azaleas. I am still at it crocheting me a chair back. Wrote letter to folks on George Drive.
Sunday, May 12, 1963
Went to Daisy's for our Mother's Day dinner and time saw Ike's new boat. It is nice $150.00. Dad and Ike talked all the time, my flowers look beautiful.
Monday, May 13, 1963
Mrs. Bierma was here a while. She was a sister to the man Mrs. and Mr. Nagles that lived in the house we built for Bud's Body Shop. They were real nice people, sold $5.00 asparagus. Bud is not well, I hope he is lot better today. Got letter from a man in Mesa, he thought he had his house sold but the man got transferred so he had to give it up.
Tuesday, May 13, 1963
I made my dress straight around bottom, my blue jersey. Dad bought me blue thread but it don't match too well.
Wednesday, May 14, 1963
I did a wash and it was not a very drying day. Dad cut the grass in back yard. Butch got his collar bone broke they said he was going to school tomorrow.
Thursday, May 15, 1963
I want to wash today also iron some pieces.
Friday, May 16, 1963
Went to Earl's they were at home. It sure did rain when we was there and we sure got lot at home. Did a little wash and got it dry before we went.
Saturday, May 17, 1963
Well, it was a very nice day. I did ironing. Dad is out some where. I guess pulling weeds. I had asparagus for dinner was very good. I called Orpha but Claudia said her and Rosemary went some where.
Sunday, May 18, 1963
Daisy and Ike was over for dinner, then the men went over to Hoken Lake and took the new boat Ike bought and they caught 20 nice ones. Then Ike would not take any, give us all. I wish they would have taken some for their dinner too, as we had plenty.
Monday, May 19, 1963
Today I am trying to finish my chair back, it is a nice day but little chilly. Dad is picking asparagus.
Tuesday, May 20, 1963
Got my chair back done and am I glad. We had fish for dinner but they were not good. they are too soft. Daisy brought me some stomach medicine to try.
Wednesday, May 21, 1963
I cleaned out the dresser drawers and sorted over the pictures. Received letter from Merle and Bessie. Willard was not too well. Received stockings form Sears. At store I ordered 3 pair for Daisy and 6 pair for myself. They are clingalon hosiery, stretch seamless all nylon ultra sheer reinforced heal and toe. Claud Riviere. 3 pair $2.94, 6 pair $5.82.
Thursday, May 22, 1963
Took Daisy 3 pair stockings over to her, then Orpha and Claudia and little Dennise had quite a visit.
Friday, May 23, 1963
Daisy and Ike came over and Dad and Ike went fishing. Orpah put my hair on curlers and it looked nice. I was not too well but we had a good time talking. I think Daisy feels better and i am so thankful as she has been so miserable so long.
Saturday, May 24, 1963
Well, I want to vacuum my house and take a bath as we are going to Orpha's tomorrow if everything turns out good.
Sunday, May 25, 1963
Well, we went to Orpha and Bud's had a lovely time and delicious dinner. Rosemary baked the cake and she is a darling to help with everything. Claudia was there also, the baby (Dennise) is a sweet heart. then after dinner we went for a ride in the new car and stopped at Bob's saw Brian he is sure growing. He is 4 1/2 months, laughs all the time and is a very good baby. Brenda is growing too. We sure had a nice day, stopped where Dennis was working, got some drinks, not beer..Ha Ha. bud said Walter Gates and wife were both dead.
Monday, May 26, 1963
Dad took asparagus to town then he will stop get groceries and my blue coat. It is a lovely day I should have washed but just did not.
Tuesday, May 27, 1963
Today is a damp chilly day, so I did not wash.
Wednesday, May 28, 1963
Went to Otsego, got milk. Daisy sent her red coat home with me to fix, it was a job. We put flowers on Grandpa's grave (Orby's father, John Fouts, buried in Otsego Cemetery) and the peonie is growing but is not in bud. We put a yellow Iris on it today, it was lovely.
Thursday, May 29, 1963
Well, I washed two washings today and finished Daisy's coat, it is a lovely day. Mrs. Dennis called they are pretty well. I am going to ask them over for Sunday dinner, nicest day we have had.
Friday, May 30, 1963
I did some wash, ironed my clothes, vacuum cleaned my rooms, then after dinner went to Daisy's. Ike and Dad went fishing, caught 9 fish, had our supper at Daisy's, was a nice day.
Another note says House at Byrd Drive, near Kalamazoo Airport, paid $9,000.00 for house, $500.00 for extra lot, $420.00 tax and pump total $9,920.00 but have gotten $5,525.00 in payment and rent so we only have $4,395.00 total in it, that is the one Wagner's have)
Wednesday, May 1, 1963
I washed 3 dresses, a blanket, had asparagus for dinner. took a little ride to Plainwell, come back past the old slaughery house and they have closed off the road that went down to Wikels, looked odd to see it, Orby now is taking out dandelions.
Thursday, May 2, 1963
Dad planted sweet corn, 8 rows. Had our first rhubarb, it was good. I washed and trimmed my corn, it sure hurt.
Friday, May 3, 1963
I baked 2 cherry pies. Called Dr. and told him I was taking Vitamin B1 for my back and he said Vitamin B1 was no good, I also told him I was taking more than 3 a day medicine for my blood pressure and he put me back on 3 a day.
Saturday, May 4, 1963
We went to Earl's but they were gone, then we went to Blanche and they were gone then we drove on to Dowagiac to Roy Hann. We had quite a visit.
Sunday, May 5, 1963
Went to Ike's and Daisy and Rosie, Jerry and Sharon was there. They all looked good also Betty and Patty was there a while, all planning for the wedding of Sandy. They will live in a house trailer.
Monday, May 6, 1963
I did some wash. Dad is picking asparagus. We have sold quite a bit. Dennis' started home from Florida. Dorothea (their daughter) brought them home.
Tuesday, May 7, 1963
Some people came to look at our place, as it is up for sale. they thought it was grand so do I, and Dad has sold a lot of asparagus.
Wednesday, May 8, 1963
Well, we sold Ike's boat this morning. Ike and Dad delivered it this afternoon. He got his price $45.00. Ernest Dennis' are home but tired.
Thursday, May 9, 1963
I did some wash and cleaned up a little. People came to look at house and liked it a lot.
Friday, May 10, 1963
Was over to Dennis', they look pretty good. Ernest looked tired out as Lillian Looked lots older but I guess they had a good time, planning on going back in October. (Finally, we fine out that Mr. and Mrs. Dennis are Ernest and Lillian!)
Daisy said Ike had a new boat, the dear girl, I love her so much.
Saturday, May 11, 1963
Orpha and Bud was over today brought me a lovely card and a large plant of azaleas. I am still at it crocheting me a chair back. Wrote letter to folks on George Drive.
Sunday, May 12, 1963
Went to Daisy's for our Mother's Day dinner and time saw Ike's new boat. It is nice $150.00. Dad and Ike talked all the time, my flowers look beautiful.
Monday, May 13, 1963
Mrs. Bierma was here a while. She was a sister to the man Mrs. and Mr. Nagles that lived in the house we built for Bud's Body Shop. They were real nice people, sold $5.00 asparagus. Bud is not well, I hope he is lot better today. Got letter from a man in Mesa, he thought he had his house sold but the man got transferred so he had to give it up.
Tuesday, May 13, 1963
I made my dress straight around bottom, my blue jersey. Dad bought me blue thread but it don't match too well.
Wednesday, May 14, 1963
I did a wash and it was not a very drying day. Dad cut the grass in back yard. Butch got his collar bone broke they said he was going to school tomorrow.
Thursday, May 15, 1963
I want to wash today also iron some pieces.
Friday, May 16, 1963
Went to Earl's they were at home. It sure did rain when we was there and we sure got lot at home. Did a little wash and got it dry before we went.
Saturday, May 17, 1963
Well, it was a very nice day. I did ironing. Dad is out some where. I guess pulling weeds. I had asparagus for dinner was very good. I called Orpha but Claudia said her and Rosemary went some where.
Sunday, May 18, 1963
Daisy and Ike was over for dinner, then the men went over to Hoken Lake and took the new boat Ike bought and they caught 20 nice ones. Then Ike would not take any, give us all. I wish they would have taken some for their dinner too, as we had plenty.
Monday, May 19, 1963
Today I am trying to finish my chair back, it is a nice day but little chilly. Dad is picking asparagus.
Tuesday, May 20, 1963
Got my chair back done and am I glad. We had fish for dinner but they were not good. they are too soft. Daisy brought me some stomach medicine to try.
Wednesday, May 21, 1963
I cleaned out the dresser drawers and sorted over the pictures. Received letter from Merle and Bessie. Willard was not too well. Received stockings form Sears. At store I ordered 3 pair for Daisy and 6 pair for myself. They are clingalon hosiery, stretch seamless all nylon ultra sheer reinforced heal and toe. Claud Riviere. 3 pair $2.94, 6 pair $5.82.
Thursday, May 22, 1963
Took Daisy 3 pair stockings over to her, then Orpha and Claudia and little Dennise had quite a visit.
Friday, May 23, 1963
Daisy and Ike came over and Dad and Ike went fishing. Orpah put my hair on curlers and it looked nice. I was not too well but we had a good time talking. I think Daisy feels better and i am so thankful as she has been so miserable so long.
Saturday, May 24, 1963
Well, I want to vacuum my house and take a bath as we are going to Orpha's tomorrow if everything turns out good.
Sunday, May 25, 1963
Well, we went to Orpha and Bud's had a lovely time and delicious dinner. Rosemary baked the cake and she is a darling to help with everything. Claudia was there also, the baby (Dennise) is a sweet heart. then after dinner we went for a ride in the new car and stopped at Bob's saw Brian he is sure growing. He is 4 1/2 months, laughs all the time and is a very good baby. Brenda is growing too. We sure had a nice day, stopped where Dennis was working, got some drinks, not beer..Ha Ha. bud said Walter Gates and wife were both dead.
Monday, May 26, 1963
Dad took asparagus to town then he will stop get groceries and my blue coat. It is a lovely day I should have washed but just did not.
Tuesday, May 27, 1963
Today is a damp chilly day, so I did not wash.
Wednesday, May 28, 1963
Went to Otsego, got milk. Daisy sent her red coat home with me to fix, it was a job. We put flowers on Grandpa's grave (Orby's father, John Fouts, buried in Otsego Cemetery) and the peonie is growing but is not in bud. We put a yellow Iris on it today, it was lovely.
Thursday, May 29, 1963
Well, I washed two washings today and finished Daisy's coat, it is a lovely day. Mrs. Dennis called they are pretty well. I am going to ask them over for Sunday dinner, nicest day we have had.
Friday, May 30, 1963
I did some wash, ironed my clothes, vacuum cleaned my rooms, then after dinner went to Daisy's. Ike and Dad went fishing, caught 9 fish, had our supper at Daisy's, was a nice day.
April 1963
(More from the other pages in the 1963-1964 diary)
Emma, Mazy and Molly live in California at Beressa. We picked up prunes there. I was 12 years old and made $20.00 in one month. I loved Emma so very much. She used to sing "My Sweet is the man in the moon, I will marry him soon", I think her sweet heart's last name was moon.
Aunt Moll was Uncle Will Maslander's sister and Uncle Nelson Harsh. Emma, their daughter and Rosa Watson lived together at LaFountain Indiana. Rosa had a daughter Bernice Watson.
Uncle David Brower at Denver, we stayed a while with them, when we first moved to Denver, when we were small children.
Monday, April 1, 1963
Went over to Lucille's a while as Dad went to Mesa to see Lyle Moor. I gave Lucille a scarf. Then we came home had dinner, is a nice day.
Tuesday, April 2, 1963
Went to Willard's for dinner. We sure have a good time with them and we like to be with them. My sister Lydia's birthday, born in 1879. She passed away December 1958 in Peru Indiana.
Wednesday, April 3, 1963
Started home at 4:10 am with full tank of gas. Got at Salt River Cannon, got gas $2.00, Got bed at Dalhart $5.00. Total Gas all day and bed $23.80.
Thursday, April 4, 1963
Oil and Gas $16.28
Friday, April 5, 1963
Got home at 6:30 pm. Spent on trip home total $56.70, Gas $40.48.
Saturday, April 6, 1963
Found no snow. Unpacked and rested. Dad went right to work taking the weeds off of the asparagus. Daisy and Ike came over. Orpha and Bud has had the flu, just getting over it.
Sunday, April 7 1963
Sandy's Wedding Shower is today. I did not go, Claudia, Rosemary and Karla went and the men Bob and Dennis baby sat. Estes came after his grape fruit that Merle sent home with us for him.
Monday, April 8, 1963
Did some wash and mopped kitchen and cleaned my front room. Nice day.
Tuesday, April 9, 1963
Went to Orpha's for a short visit. She was not too well. Neither is bud, he went to work when we was there. Also Claudia came over with the baby (Dennise)and it sure is growing. I did a little vacuum in front and bedrooms. It is nice out today only little colder. Then Bob and Karla and baby (Brian) came over for a short visit, the baby is so cute. Brenda was not well, she slept all the time they were here. We gave Bob 12 grapefruit. We gave Orpha and Claudia 12 grapefruit also.
Wednesday, April 10, 1963
I washed 3 rugs and mopped kitchen, bathroom and cleaned breezeway. I did a lot of work today, so did Dad.
Thursday, April 11, 1963
Dad put fertilizer on Asparagus. I did 2 batches of wash today. I called Orpha and Rosemary said she was lying down. Dad brought me in a bunch of Daffodil flowers, they are yellow and so pretty.
Friday, April 12, 1963
Went to Otsego to get groceries, stopped at Daisy's. Ike made her a very nice small chest of drawers. They want us to come over for Easter and I guess we are going. Walling was here, paid on place $75.00 (George Walling is buying/or renting the house on Orleans Street, Otsego, Michigan)
Saturday, April 13, 1963
We both feel horrible, I caught more colds going to Daisy's yesterday. I ache all over and Dad might be a little better but not much. I talked to Daisy and Orpha. She is some better. Bud come paid us $200.00 on place. (Orby and Rosa lent Bud and Orpha money when they bought their business) Said my yellow flowers were daffodil's, they are beautiful yellow.
Sunday, April 14, 1963
Easter today. I made 2 pumpkin pies and talked to Orpha and Daisy, looked at catalogs, paid Dad $217.50 due him.
Monday, April 15, 1963
Went to Orpha's while Dad went to Kalamazoo. He sent order to Aldens for my dress shoes. My Dad's Birthday.
Tuesday, April 16, 1963
I started to clean house. I got the 2 bedrooms nearly cleaned. Now I want to begin on the front room tomorrow.
Wednesday, April 17, 1963
Well we started cleaning front room. Dad swept the walls and cleaned windows some, I went over the carpet 4 times. Tomorrow I want to wash the carpet and chairs. Cleaning house is for the younger women. I like it but it is too much for me. I sure am tired out. (Rosa is 82 and Orby will be 80 in August.)
Thursday, April 18, 1963
Well, I am at it again. I have the carpet done also the rockers and they look nice but I am so tired. I am washing a few pieces today. It is a nice day. Dad feels better and is cultivating his ground and put in some bulbs, and trim rose bushes. I ironed a few pieces, I did not sleep good last night.
Friday, April 19, 1963
I want to iron my dollies today and two dresses. I am tired but glad my house is getting cleaned.
Saturday, April 20, 1963
I did some mopping and cleaned bathroom. Frank Bastain's dog got killed. He was so lame but a big dog. I got all tired out today and when Orpha talked to me, I just could not talk but called her back when I got to feeling better. I called Daisy too, she was not too good, said she was going to Kalamazoo Monday for a thyroid test.
Sunday, April 21, 1963
Dad is cleaning up in basement as he wants to put our 5 acres up for sale. I like this house since we had it all done over and a bath tub put in and a shower in basement. We had our first mess of asparagus for dinner today.
Monday, April 22, 1963
My order is here, so Dad will go after it around 10 o'clock. I will do house cleaning while he is gone, it hailed today till ground was all covered.
Tuesday, April 23, 1963
I finished cleaning my kitchen, it looks nice but I am all tired out. It is chilly today. We have put our place up for sale. I love it here but Dad has too much work. He can't stand it. I wish he had listened to me, we never would of bought it. I sure hated it at first but now I hate to sell it.
Wednesday, April 24, 1963
I did some wash and grunted around all day. I was miserable. Phoned to Dr. Goddard to get appointment for Xray. He said it cost $45.00 too much for us to pay.
Thursday, April 25, 1963
Doing some more wash and sent a reorder to Aldens. I ordered larger shoes, a slip and 6 pair of stockings. Did not send the reorder today as I got real sick.
Friday, April 26, 1963
I did not do much today. this afternoon I took real sick and was sick all afternoon. Called for Dr. Goddard for an appointment 10:45 am Saturday. I think it is my heart. Dad brought in a nice bunch of daffodils, some yellow with deep orange center, some white with yellow centers, a different kind, some with Salmon color. Daisy and Ike come over a while tonight and while they were here Effie and Pete come. Pete is bad off with his back. I feel sorry for anyone sick. I had a hard spell today, long time getting over it. Effie and Pete stayed to nearly 9pm.
Saturday, April 27, 1963
Today I go to Dr. Goddard at Otsego. I went but did not get much out of him but he took $6.00 for his medicine. I hope he helps my back.
Sunday, April 28, 1963
Home all day, we have our place up for sale and some people came to look at house but they wanted 3 bedroom. Mr. Johnson came to look at the house.
Monday, April 29, 1963
It is drizzling rain. Dad planted beans, beets, radish. It drizzled rain just after Dad got his garden planted but did not last too long. A man Mr. Wilson came to look at our place, he has a place in Plainwell.
Tuesday, April 30, 1963
It is raining and chilly. It snowed some. We ar just sitting around. I put on some chicken for dinner then Dad took order back 1:30 pm and brought Miles Nervine.
Emma, Mazy and Molly live in California at Beressa. We picked up prunes there. I was 12 years old and made $20.00 in one month. I loved Emma so very much. She used to sing "My Sweet is the man in the moon, I will marry him soon", I think her sweet heart's last name was moon.
Aunt Moll was Uncle Will Maslander's sister and Uncle Nelson Harsh. Emma, their daughter and Rosa Watson lived together at LaFountain Indiana. Rosa had a daughter Bernice Watson.
Uncle David Brower at Denver, we stayed a while with them, when we first moved to Denver, when we were small children.
Monday, April 1, 1963
Went over to Lucille's a while as Dad went to Mesa to see Lyle Moor. I gave Lucille a scarf. Then we came home had dinner, is a nice day.
Tuesday, April 2, 1963
Went to Willard's for dinner. We sure have a good time with them and we like to be with them. My sister Lydia's birthday, born in 1879. She passed away December 1958 in Peru Indiana.
Wednesday, April 3, 1963
Started home at 4:10 am with full tank of gas. Got at Salt River Cannon, got gas $2.00, Got bed at Dalhart $5.00. Total Gas all day and bed $23.80.
Thursday, April 4, 1963
Oil and Gas $16.28
Friday, April 5, 1963
Got home at 6:30 pm. Spent on trip home total $56.70, Gas $40.48.
Saturday, April 6, 1963
Found no snow. Unpacked and rested. Dad went right to work taking the weeds off of the asparagus. Daisy and Ike came over. Orpha and Bud has had the flu, just getting over it.
Sunday, April 7 1963
Sandy's Wedding Shower is today. I did not go, Claudia, Rosemary and Karla went and the men Bob and Dennis baby sat. Estes came after his grape fruit that Merle sent home with us for him.
Monday, April 8, 1963
Did some wash and mopped kitchen and cleaned my front room. Nice day.
Tuesday, April 9, 1963
Went to Orpha's for a short visit. She was not too well. Neither is bud, he went to work when we was there. Also Claudia came over with the baby (Dennise)and it sure is growing. I did a little vacuum in front and bedrooms. It is nice out today only little colder. Then Bob and Karla and baby (Brian) came over for a short visit, the baby is so cute. Brenda was not well, she slept all the time they were here. We gave Bob 12 grapefruit. We gave Orpha and Claudia 12 grapefruit also.
Wednesday, April 10, 1963
I washed 3 rugs and mopped kitchen, bathroom and cleaned breezeway. I did a lot of work today, so did Dad.
Thursday, April 11, 1963
Dad put fertilizer on Asparagus. I did 2 batches of wash today. I called Orpha and Rosemary said she was lying down. Dad brought me in a bunch of Daffodil flowers, they are yellow and so pretty.
Friday, April 12, 1963
Went to Otsego to get groceries, stopped at Daisy's. Ike made her a very nice small chest of drawers. They want us to come over for Easter and I guess we are going. Walling was here, paid on place $75.00 (George Walling is buying/or renting the house on Orleans Street, Otsego, Michigan)
Saturday, April 13, 1963
We both feel horrible, I caught more colds going to Daisy's yesterday. I ache all over and Dad might be a little better but not much. I talked to Daisy and Orpha. She is some better. Bud come paid us $200.00 on place. (Orby and Rosa lent Bud and Orpha money when they bought their business) Said my yellow flowers were daffodil's, they are beautiful yellow.
Sunday, April 14, 1963
Easter today. I made 2 pumpkin pies and talked to Orpha and Daisy, looked at catalogs, paid Dad $217.50 due him.
Monday, April 15, 1963
Went to Orpha's while Dad went to Kalamazoo. He sent order to Aldens for my dress shoes. My Dad's Birthday.
Tuesday, April 16, 1963
I started to clean house. I got the 2 bedrooms nearly cleaned. Now I want to begin on the front room tomorrow.
Wednesday, April 17, 1963
Well we started cleaning front room. Dad swept the walls and cleaned windows some, I went over the carpet 4 times. Tomorrow I want to wash the carpet and chairs. Cleaning house is for the younger women. I like it but it is too much for me. I sure am tired out. (Rosa is 82 and Orby will be 80 in August.)
Thursday, April 18, 1963
Well, I am at it again. I have the carpet done also the rockers and they look nice but I am so tired. I am washing a few pieces today. It is a nice day. Dad feels better and is cultivating his ground and put in some bulbs, and trim rose bushes. I ironed a few pieces, I did not sleep good last night.
Friday, April 19, 1963
I want to iron my dollies today and two dresses. I am tired but glad my house is getting cleaned.
Saturday, April 20, 1963
I did some mopping and cleaned bathroom. Frank Bastain's dog got killed. He was so lame but a big dog. I got all tired out today and when Orpha talked to me, I just could not talk but called her back when I got to feeling better. I called Daisy too, she was not too good, said she was going to Kalamazoo Monday for a thyroid test.
Sunday, April 21, 1963
Dad is cleaning up in basement as he wants to put our 5 acres up for sale. I like this house since we had it all done over and a bath tub put in and a shower in basement. We had our first mess of asparagus for dinner today.
Monday, April 22, 1963
My order is here, so Dad will go after it around 10 o'clock. I will do house cleaning while he is gone, it hailed today till ground was all covered.
Tuesday, April 23, 1963
I finished cleaning my kitchen, it looks nice but I am all tired out. It is chilly today. We have put our place up for sale. I love it here but Dad has too much work. He can't stand it. I wish he had listened to me, we never would of bought it. I sure hated it at first but now I hate to sell it.
Wednesday, April 24, 1963
I did some wash and grunted around all day. I was miserable. Phoned to Dr. Goddard to get appointment for Xray. He said it cost $45.00 too much for us to pay.
Thursday, April 25, 1963
Doing some more wash and sent a reorder to Aldens. I ordered larger shoes, a slip and 6 pair of stockings. Did not send the reorder today as I got real sick.
Friday, April 26, 1963
I did not do much today. this afternoon I took real sick and was sick all afternoon. Called for Dr. Goddard for an appointment 10:45 am Saturday. I think it is my heart. Dad brought in a nice bunch of daffodils, some yellow with deep orange center, some white with yellow centers, a different kind, some with Salmon color. Daisy and Ike come over a while tonight and while they were here Effie and Pete come. Pete is bad off with his back. I feel sorry for anyone sick. I had a hard spell today, long time getting over it. Effie and Pete stayed to nearly 9pm.
Saturday, April 27, 1963
Today I go to Dr. Goddard at Otsego. I went but did not get much out of him but he took $6.00 for his medicine. I hope he helps my back.
Sunday, April 28, 1963
Home all day, we have our place up for sale and some people came to look at house but they wanted 3 bedroom. Mr. Johnson came to look at the house.
Monday, April 29, 1963
It is drizzling rain. Dad planted beans, beets, radish. It drizzled rain just after Dad got his garden planted but did not last too long. A man Mr. Wilson came to look at our place, he has a place in Plainwell.
Tuesday, April 30, 1963
It is raining and chilly. It snowed some. We ar just sitting around. I put on some chicken for dinner then Dad took order back 1:30 pm and brought Miles Nervine.
March 1963
(Some more of Rosa's cures, I do not recommend them though.
Cure for Gall stones:
Take olive oil night and morning.
Cure for Cancer inside and out:
Red clover blossoms make tea, take faithfully 5 o or 7 years, until blood is all changed.
Cure for Stomach ulcers:
Spice bush steep and drink before meals, this will cure the worst case if followed out.)
Friday, March 1, 1963
36 degrees this morning. Stayed home all day, and did not feel too good.
Saturday, March 2, 1963
Went to Joyce to see her new home, it is nice and lots of room.
Sunday, March 3, 1963
Monday, March 4, 1963
Baby Brian is 2 months old today. Today is nice, I went to Joyce's to sew, I made a pink ruffle for my east window, it looks nice. We had a nice long talk, Connie is cute but is spoiled.
Tuesday, March 5, 1963
Merle was here last night, we had taken Letha over to Joyce to get her hair done.
Wednesday, March 6, 1963
Nice day and Dad went see about insurance on house hold goods but it was no good unless we would be there to live in it off and on.
Thursday, March 7, 1963
Went to Joyce, had supper with them. Connie is growing big, she is a very pretty little girl. Fed is the same, he showed us the Lord's picture that Joyce painted. It is nice she did it from numbers.
Friday, March 8, 1963
Willard and us went to Phoenix today and shopped at big store. They are coming tomorrow for dinner, changed minds, will come some other time.
Saturday, March 9, 1963
Went with Willard's to Phoenix to get Bessie watch, had our dinners to a large store.
Sunday, March 10, 1963
Went to Merle's for dinner. Clare and his boy friend was there. We went over to see where Clare had rented an apartment together him and a friend.
Monday, March 11, 1963
Today, I am going to wash. Took part of wash to wash place. Nice day. Willard gave Orby a large lounging chair to use and gave us some connas to set out. Nice day, they are looking real good.
Tuesday, March 12, 1963
Did my ironing. Dad just went to Mesa. Another nice day, wrote to Mrs. Dennis, but lost her address so can't sent it. I feel bad about it as I wanted to tell her the news.
Wednesday, March 13, 1963
Today, Orby cut grass in yard. Looks nice. Nice day, sat out doors with out coat or something on my head, it sure is awful nice weather in Tempe Arizona.
Thursday, March 14, 1963
We went to Mesa to see a place for sale. It was just beautiful but was $15,500.00, so I guess it is too rich for us. It had lots of fruit trees, flowers and grapes. It had underground irrigation.
Friday, March 15, 1963
Merle and Letha came over for supper. The minister brought them over as Merle's battery was down. Then after supper Dad took Merle to Phoenix to get new battery. Then we all went over to Merle's and Merle and Dad put it in his car. Letha brought over a date cake it was awful good. In evening I did not feel too well.
Saturday, March 16, 1963
Stayed home all day, it has been a little cool this morning but the sun shone and it got nice and warm. We have fire out and windows and doors open. Had Maxwell sale here 13 days, I did not go.
Sunday, March 17, 1963
We went over to Willard's for dinner and it rained all afternoon but turned out nice and are house don't leak.
Monday, March 18, 1963
Went past a place and he said his taxes was $256.00 a year but is a very nice place on S. Sunshine Street, 6503 Mesa. We told him we did not want it too much for us to pay.
Tuesday, March 19, 1963
chilly today, have a slow fire. Will give Joyce her Christmas gift. I did not get sent Christmas as I was not well. Snow was so deep and I wanted to get an extra box to put it in to send. It was a yellow with red roses. It was very nice. I got Bessie a yellow canister set. $2.98 tax 8 cents. Merle and Letha was over a while tonight.
Wednesday, March 20, 1963
Dad went to get the wash done. The sun shining nice and it is not as cold as it was yesterday. Joyce and Connie was here for dinner. I twas pretty warm today. Went ot Willard's took over Bessie gift.
Thursday, March 21, 1963
Spring begins. It is chilly this morning. got letter from daisy, said Rosie had the flu and Dorthy was not so well, her fingers has ulcers on them and they are watching her for cancer. Said Sandy has her wedding gown. She said she saw 3 robins and Dorothy said she had 2 in her yard for a week and Daisy said a flock of geese flew over. It is spring.
Friday, March 22, 1963
We went to look at a place but don't think Dad will buy it, not exactly what I want.
Saturday, March 23, 1963
Merle and Letha was here a while and we gave them $10.00 a piece. $5.00 for last Christmas and $5.00 a piece for their 1963 Birthdays. They went to church. We was also around with Willard's looking for him a different car.
Sunday, March 24, 1963
Orby's father married Mary Ginkins. Will give Joyce yellow flowers for her birthday. She will be 27 tomorrow. Also Fred was 30 March 1963. Connie's birthday is October 13. They are going to Merle's for dinner. Cards wrote to Daisy and Mrs. Dennis.
Monday, March 25, 1963
Joyce's Birthday today. Wrote card to Mrs. Hardy. Got letter from Orpha sent 22nd of March, arrived Monday morning 25th. I called Bessie to go gadding this afternoon around 2 o'clock. Willard is going to see a man about a car before we go riding. Willard's bought a used Chevrolet car 1958 and we took them to red barn for supper $4.08 for all of us.
Tuesday, March 26, 1963
Went with Willard's to hear Oral Roberts, it was good. I enjoyed it a lot. Saw many got up to be healed, he had a large tent and it was filled.
Wednesday, March 27, 1963
Wrote Orpha letter. Folks come to look at the place on George Drive, they want it they said. Merle and Letha was here a few minutes, I guess Letha will quit her job.
Thursday, March 28, 1963
It is a lovely day. It is not nine o'clock, we have no fire, windows up, door open. Orby out washing his car, he has no hat on, sleeves rolled up. Kids been barefooted
ever since we come in February. My roses are lovely and there are oceans of flowers all over in bloom. Letha brought her cooker over for me to cook my meat in tomorrow. got letter from Mrs. Dennis, nice one.
Friday, March 29, 1963
We are expecting Joyce, Fred and Connie over for supper tonight. It is a very nice day. Got letter from Daisy with Toddy daughter's marriage announcement. Connie was 3 ft. 3 inches tall, weights 35 lbs. Fed 5 ft. 11 inches, Dad 5 ft. 9 1/2. Had a good time.
Saturday, March 30, 1963
I did a small wash and straightened up to get ready to go home.
Sunday, March 31, 1963
Will go to Merle's today. Had a swell dinner and good time. Merle goes to work Sunday after noon.
Cure for Gall stones:
Take olive oil night and morning.
Cure for Cancer inside and out:
Red clover blossoms make tea, take faithfully 5 o or 7 years, until blood is all changed.
Cure for Stomach ulcers:
Spice bush steep and drink before meals, this will cure the worst case if followed out.)
Friday, March 1, 1963
36 degrees this morning. Stayed home all day, and did not feel too good.
Saturday, March 2, 1963
Went to Joyce to see her new home, it is nice and lots of room.
Sunday, March 3, 1963
Monday, March 4, 1963
Baby Brian is 2 months old today. Today is nice, I went to Joyce's to sew, I made a pink ruffle for my east window, it looks nice. We had a nice long talk, Connie is cute but is spoiled.
Tuesday, March 5, 1963
Merle was here last night, we had taken Letha over to Joyce to get her hair done.
Wednesday, March 6, 1963
Nice day and Dad went see about insurance on house hold goods but it was no good unless we would be there to live in it off and on.
Thursday, March 7, 1963
Went to Joyce, had supper with them. Connie is growing big, she is a very pretty little girl. Fed is the same, he showed us the Lord's picture that Joyce painted. It is nice she did it from numbers.
Friday, March 8, 1963
Willard and us went to Phoenix today and shopped at big store. They are coming tomorrow for dinner, changed minds, will come some other time.
Saturday, March 9, 1963
Went with Willard's to Phoenix to get Bessie watch, had our dinners to a large store.
Sunday, March 10, 1963
Went to Merle's for dinner. Clare and his boy friend was there. We went over to see where Clare had rented an apartment together him and a friend.
Monday, March 11, 1963
Today, I am going to wash. Took part of wash to wash place. Nice day. Willard gave Orby a large lounging chair to use and gave us some connas to set out. Nice day, they are looking real good.
Tuesday, March 12, 1963
Did my ironing. Dad just went to Mesa. Another nice day, wrote to Mrs. Dennis, but lost her address so can't sent it. I feel bad about it as I wanted to tell her the news.
Wednesday, March 13, 1963
Today, Orby cut grass in yard. Looks nice. Nice day, sat out doors with out coat or something on my head, it sure is awful nice weather in Tempe Arizona.
Thursday, March 14, 1963
We went to Mesa to see a place for sale. It was just beautiful but was $15,500.00, so I guess it is too rich for us. It had lots of fruit trees, flowers and grapes. It had underground irrigation.
Friday, March 15, 1963
Merle and Letha came over for supper. The minister brought them over as Merle's battery was down. Then after supper Dad took Merle to Phoenix to get new battery. Then we all went over to Merle's and Merle and Dad put it in his car. Letha brought over a date cake it was awful good. In evening I did not feel too well.
Saturday, March 16, 1963
Stayed home all day, it has been a little cool this morning but the sun shone and it got nice and warm. We have fire out and windows and doors open. Had Maxwell sale here 13 days, I did not go.
Sunday, March 17, 1963
We went over to Willard's for dinner and it rained all afternoon but turned out nice and are house don't leak.
Monday, March 18, 1963
Went past a place and he said his taxes was $256.00 a year but is a very nice place on S. Sunshine Street, 6503 Mesa. We told him we did not want it too much for us to pay.
Tuesday, March 19, 1963
chilly today, have a slow fire. Will give Joyce her Christmas gift. I did not get sent Christmas as I was not well. Snow was so deep and I wanted to get an extra box to put it in to send. It was a yellow with red roses. It was very nice. I got Bessie a yellow canister set. $2.98 tax 8 cents. Merle and Letha was over a while tonight.
Wednesday, March 20, 1963
Dad went to get the wash done. The sun shining nice and it is not as cold as it was yesterday. Joyce and Connie was here for dinner. I twas pretty warm today. Went ot Willard's took over Bessie gift.
Thursday, March 21, 1963
Spring begins. It is chilly this morning. got letter from daisy, said Rosie had the flu and Dorthy was not so well, her fingers has ulcers on them and they are watching her for cancer. Said Sandy has her wedding gown. She said she saw 3 robins and Dorothy said she had 2 in her yard for a week and Daisy said a flock of geese flew over. It is spring.
Friday, March 22, 1963
We went to look at a place but don't think Dad will buy it, not exactly what I want.
Saturday, March 23, 1963
Merle and Letha was here a while and we gave them $10.00 a piece. $5.00 for last Christmas and $5.00 a piece for their 1963 Birthdays. They went to church. We was also around with Willard's looking for him a different car.
Sunday, March 24, 1963
Orby's father married Mary Ginkins. Will give Joyce yellow flowers for her birthday. She will be 27 tomorrow. Also Fred was 30 March 1963. Connie's birthday is October 13. They are going to Merle's for dinner. Cards wrote to Daisy and Mrs. Dennis.
Monday, March 25, 1963
Joyce's Birthday today. Wrote card to Mrs. Hardy. Got letter from Orpha sent 22nd of March, arrived Monday morning 25th. I called Bessie to go gadding this afternoon around 2 o'clock. Willard is going to see a man about a car before we go riding. Willard's bought a used Chevrolet car 1958 and we took them to red barn for supper $4.08 for all of us.
Tuesday, March 26, 1963
Went with Willard's to hear Oral Roberts, it was good. I enjoyed it a lot. Saw many got up to be healed, he had a large tent and it was filled.
Wednesday, March 27, 1963
Wrote Orpha letter. Folks come to look at the place on George Drive, they want it they said. Merle and Letha was here a few minutes, I guess Letha will quit her job.
Thursday, March 28, 1963
It is a lovely day. It is not nine o'clock, we have no fire, windows up, door open. Orby out washing his car, he has no hat on, sleeves rolled up. Kids been barefooted
ever since we come in February. My roses are lovely and there are oceans of flowers all over in bloom. Letha brought her cooker over for me to cook my meat in tomorrow. got letter from Mrs. Dennis, nice one.
Friday, March 29, 1963
We are expecting Joyce, Fred and Connie over for supper tonight. It is a very nice day. Got letter from Daisy with Toddy daughter's marriage announcement. Connie was 3 ft. 3 inches tall, weights 35 lbs. Fed 5 ft. 11 inches, Dad 5 ft. 9 1/2. Had a good time.
Saturday, March 30, 1963
I did a small wash and straightened up to get ready to go home.
Sunday, March 31, 1963
Will go to Merle's today. Had a swell dinner and good time. Merle goes to work Sunday after noon.
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