(Rosa is 85 and Orby will be 83 in August. They are in Arizona but come home before the month is over)
Tuesday, March 1, 1966
Suki went to Texas tonight on buss and paid (blank) dollars. She phoned Merle's when she got there. I am crocheting two doilies.
Wednesday, March 2, 1966
Merle and Letha have gone to work. It is chilly today but sun real bright. It don't seem to warm up like it should. Merle and Letha got us a nice 8 piece stainless steel knives, forks and spoons. They are lovely, bless them. I think it was nice of them to get them for us.
Thursday, March 3, 1966
It is little warmer today, sun bright. I am making two doilies, I got the small one done and will soon have the larger one done. It hailed here one day and the mountain near Merle's was shite with hail. It did not last too long as the sun came out.
Friday, March 4, 1966
Willard and Bessie came over this evening to bring Dad two pant suits that Dad had legs cut shorter. Willard has a cold yet, Bessie looks pretty good.
Saturday, March 5, 1966
Wrote Orpha a letter. The weather is windy and chilly. Merle and Letha will soon go to church at Phoenix.
Sunday, March 6, 1966
We went over to Willard's Church to a singing concert at 1:30 it was sure great the singers were from Ohio.
Monday, March 7, 1966
We are having nice weather now, getting warmer. A neighbor Mr. Oley came over to talk to us a while. Letha washed and did an ironing today.
Tuesday, March 8, 1966
Well, We, Willard, Bessie, Letha and us went to a big store in Phoenix today. Bessie bought a vacuum I got me 4 small bowls for cereal, blue and yellow. They are real nice but I don't think they will last too long. I got Bessie and Joyce a flower, they each gave me a table cloth.
Wednesday, March 9, 1966
Suns out bright and real nice today. I made two doilies since I been here. Dad took wash to laundry. Letha is getting ready for work. I am here alone. I washed and starched two doilies I made. We want to visit 3 neighbors, we got acquainted with the month we been here.
Thursday, March 10, 1966
I got up with a sick headache and stomach hurt. I want to go to Joyce's for dinner today while Dad gets car greased. If I feel little better. I went to Joyce's, had a nice visit, the baby seems larger every time I see it.
Friday, March 11, 1966
Saturday, March 12, 1966
Took Willard's out for dinner.
Sunday, March 13, 1966
We went out driving to look for oranges but did not buy many.
Monday, March 14, 1966
Well this morning we are starting home, it is 6 o'clock am.
Tuesday, March 15, 1966
Started out from Vaughn at 6:15 a.m., gas at St. Rosa.
Wednesday, March 16, 1966
Started 4:30 o'clock a.m.
Thursday, March 17, 1966
Started from Kankakee at 6 a.m. gas at New Buffalo $2.00. Got to Orpha's and I stayed with her till time for Rosemary to get out from school. Then Orpha brought me home. I did not feel good, and did not rest good all night.
Friday, March 18, 1966
This morning I sure was sick, my back nearly killed me. I did not get up early and sat around all day. Dad rubbed some heat on it and it felt a little better.
Saturday, March 19, 1966
Back still aches, can't do very much only suffer the pain. did not get much rest day or night. Ike called.
Sunday, March 20, 1966
Not any better, my back still hurts. Bob and Karla was here today. They have 3 nice children, the baby is a darling, Bradley Robert, 4 months old. Brad weights 19 lb and looks a lot like Karla, got eyes like Bob's. (Bradley is grown and looks a lot like his Great Grandfather Otto Lewis Gimbel)
Monday, March 21, 1966
Ike called to see how we was. I don't feel good at all but still wait on myself and some times get 1/2 a meal.
Tuesday, March 22, 1966
Rosa and Betty came over a while this morning. They looked pretty good. They thoght I did but I told them if I did look good, I sure felt awful.
Wednesday, March 23, 1966
Dad went to Kalamazoo to get groceries, got Vicks cough drops and Vitamin C for me. Orpha called , she is not good.
Thursday, March 24, 1966
This morning Orpha called. I did not rest last night, going to take nerve medicine today. Snowed little last night. I am washing out some clothes today. Had to as every thing was getting dirty.
Friday, March 25, 1966
I had apple jack for dinner. Got a letter from Merle and Letha. They have a new Cadillac. Merle gave his old car to Fred, they now have only one car. It is snowing today but snow is not deep. It won't stay long this time of year.
Saturday, March 26, 1966
Sat around grunting. Seems it takes so long to feel good again. Orby mopped the bath and kitchen today.
Sunday, March 27, 1966
Yes it is still pretty chilly and still I am trying to do what I can. Still want to get so I won't have so much misery with my back.
Monday, March 28, 1966
Orby went to see Mr., Doster today. I did not do much. Sent a letter to Merle's today. Dad went to Otsego and saw Ike.
Tuesday, March 29, 1966
Dad went to Kalamazoo and got my laundry, 1 short coat, and my long spring coat. Cost $3.10 for both, two dresses, 1 black, 1 blue and 2 belts cost $3.50, both more than I ever paid before. I won't send again there, the Kalamazoo Laundry.
Wednesday, March 30, 1966
I owe Dad $1.00. Paid. Warner and wife was here around eleven o'clock. Still wants this place. I found my shears. I called Orpha she said Anita was cutting some back teeth.
Thursday, March 31, 1966
Ike was here brought over papers. I vacuumed the two bedrooms and front room. The minister came for a while today. He is a real nice man. Has a boy Mark and a girl Janet.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
February 1966
(Rosa will be 85 this month, Orby will be 83 in August. They are planning a trip to Arizona)
Tuesday, February 1, 1966
Herod smoked wieners all cooked. I did a big wash and want to pack a few things in our suit cases as we may go to Arizona on Monday the 7th. Orpha and Claudia were here.
Wednesday, February 2, 1966
Nice day, sun is shinning bright. I am washing out some clothes to take a long when we go to Arizona. Road seems good, no snow on them but we have some in yard. I did some ironing. Ike came over, brought papers.
Thursday, February 3, 1966
I did some ironing. Dad went to drive in bank and Ike's. It flaked snow today, but I don't think it will get too deep. Effie called me and Pete and her are going to the hospital soon. Pete will get another operation. I feel so sorry for him also Effie. She don't feel too good. Dad got parts for the sprayer $4.16. I paid out $2.00 for stomach medicine today from Dr. Goddard.
Friday, February 4, 1966
I washed tow blankets today to take along with us to Arizona and getting things straightened around so I won't have too much to do the last minute.
Saturday, February 5, 1966
Today was 18 degrees this morning. Orpha wants us to come to their house for dinner tomorrow. I did not do much but read some in the bible.
Sunday, February 6, 1966
We went to Orpha's for dinner today. Rosemary prepared all the meal even baked a delicious custard pie, had chicken, gravy and mashed potatoes, peaches. She was a darling to get the dinner as Orpha had a cold and was not too well. We had on TV the last sermon of DeHahn. His sermon was written on tape as he died several weeks ago. I always loved to hear his sermons they were good.
Monday, February 7, 1966
Well, starting to pack the things we want to take to Arizona as we will start tomorrow early. I baked pie, made salad and going to make meat sandwiches and egg sandwiches, apples, bananas. Nice day.
Tuesday, February 8, 1966
Well today at 6 am we are starting on our trip to Arizona and pray we will stay well and hope God keeps us safe from all rouble and we stay well. We stayed at Jefferson City today, cost $7.21 for bed. Our headlight broke, cost enough, was awful tired. Left snow in Michigan and did not see much again till we got in Mexico.
Wednesday, February 9, 1966
Started out on our journey at 7:05 am. Stayed at Delhart all night. Bed was very clean $5.15. This is our 4th time staying there. It rained some in night and rained a lot today, tonight we did not sleep very good.
Thursday, February 10, 1966
Started on our trip at 7:30 am from Delhart. It was a nice day but when we got to Springerville, we stopped as it was flaking snow and my you aught to seen our car. It was covered. We did not go any further but got a hotel for the night.
Friday, February 11, 1966
Started to Merle's this morning at 9 am Arizona time. Went though Canons, did not have any trouble and found no snow on roads through canons. Made good time got to Merle's at 1:05 the door was unlocked so we went in and Letha and Suki soon came, then Merle soon got home. (I drove there in 1967, I have a hard time thinking of Grandpa driving there at age 82, especially through Salt River Canon)
Saturday, February 12, 1966
We went over to Bessie's for the night. Sat up and talked till 10 o'clock then went to bed. Had a nice visit. Good bed.
Sunday, February 13, 1966
Today is my 85th birthday. We started to Merle's from Willard's. Stopped to see Joyce and baby and Connie. The baby is a darling, born September 11, 1965. She looks like Joyce when she was a baby. We are going over to Lucille's tonight to stay all night.
Monday, February 14, 1966
Well, we stayed at Lucille's. She is not too good. Slept in the bedroom Donnie had. In the morning I helped Ray get breakfast, he goes at it like a woman and fast. We had sausage, eggs and cookies. Had an awful nice visit, then we went to Merle's.
Tuesday, February 15, 1966
Merle got a place nearer his work and will sell his trailer if he can. Now he will bring it on his lot, as it is large. We will stay with them as we won't be here too long. Suki will stay with Merle till David sends for her. (David Fouts was Military Man, so was his brother Clare)
Wednesday, February 16, 1966
Today it is very chilly. In the morning we want to get our car washed and we are going to Willard's and Joyce's. We was visited this morning by the sister-in-law of the lady Merle got his place from.
Thursday, February 17, 1966
This afternoon we are going over to Willard's a while after we get our car washed, then will eat supper with Joyce as Fred will be at home then and will see him. It is cold here in Arizona and houses are not built for cold weather. Suki went to town, bought me a nice dish.
Friday, February 18, 1966
Well, I guess we will have company tomorrow. It is somewhat warmer and it feels good, been pretty chilly. We always have a good time at Willard's. We saw Donnie and Nelson.
Saturday, February 19, 1966
Willard's came today for dinner. We had chicken, dumplings, potatoes, tomatoes, peaches, date nut bread. Had a nice visit but they could not stay long as they had to get back to help with Lucille. Merle's and Fred's family came to see us tonight. Their baby is a great big girl. I guess she weighs around 25 lb.
Sunday, February 20, 1966
Today is sun shiny but cold. I have been chilly most of the time. Wrote to Orpha, Ike, Betty, and Bob.
Monday, February 21, 1966
Dad went to Mesa to change his shirt he bought short sleeves. I am washing out my panties and sweater. Sun is shining and seems nice. I hung out some clothes. I wash and did not need any wrap. Love to see you all. I wrote 5 cards and 1 letter today. Letha gave me some crochet thread and I am going to make me a doily like the one she has.
Tuesday, February 22, 1966
Letha came over with some dishes and brought over the things she took home to wash for me. She was so good to do it for me and I thank her a lot, No mail today.
Wednesday, February 23, 1966
Merle stopped, he is going to move his trailer tomorrow. We are going gadding today, but it is quite chilly. I wrote Dennis' a card also Bastin's.
Thursday, February 24, 1966
Merle sold his trailer and is going to move in a house. We sat around all day. I wrote a letter to Orpha bless her she did not get the other letter I wrote as I was in a hurry and directed it wrong.
Friday, February 25, 1966
My Mother's Birthday. Today Letha and Suki came over with some pans, dishes. We went to Mesa as Dad wanted to get some more shirts like the two he already bought and they did not have his size. He bought me a ball of crochet cotton but I don't like the color so Letha said she would exchange it for me next week. Letha and Merle bought a new box springs and mattress and chair, swivel rocker.
Saturday, February 26, 1966
Merle went to Phoenix church and we stayed home all day then Merle and Fred came over in evening but did not move his davenport so he will move it tomorrow.
Sunday, February 27, 1966
Nice day today. Merle will move over his davenport and the rest of his things out of his house trailer tonight. Letha and Suki brought over lot of their small things today but Merle will get a man to bring over the large pieces.
Monday, February 28, 1966
Chilly this morning but the sun is bright. Merle will move the rest of his things out of the trailer this morning. We are going over to Willard's after 9 today. Spend dinner with them. Merle sold their trailer for 2700.00 and awnings $125.00. He like his place here, it is 2 bedrooms, bath, kitchen and large front room. A very large fire place, stone, great large lot.
Tuesday, February 1, 1966
Herod smoked wieners all cooked. I did a big wash and want to pack a few things in our suit cases as we may go to Arizona on Monday the 7th. Orpha and Claudia were here.
Wednesday, February 2, 1966
Nice day, sun is shinning bright. I am washing out some clothes to take a long when we go to Arizona. Road seems good, no snow on them but we have some in yard. I did some ironing. Ike came over, brought papers.
Thursday, February 3, 1966
I did some ironing. Dad went to drive in bank and Ike's. It flaked snow today, but I don't think it will get too deep. Effie called me and Pete and her are going to the hospital soon. Pete will get another operation. I feel so sorry for him also Effie. She don't feel too good. Dad got parts for the sprayer $4.16. I paid out $2.00 for stomach medicine today from Dr. Goddard.
Friday, February 4, 1966
I washed tow blankets today to take along with us to Arizona and getting things straightened around so I won't have too much to do the last minute.
Saturday, February 5, 1966
Today was 18 degrees this morning. Orpha wants us to come to their house for dinner tomorrow. I did not do much but read some in the bible.
Sunday, February 6, 1966
We went to Orpha's for dinner today. Rosemary prepared all the meal even baked a delicious custard pie, had chicken, gravy and mashed potatoes, peaches. She was a darling to get the dinner as Orpha had a cold and was not too well. We had on TV the last sermon of DeHahn. His sermon was written on tape as he died several weeks ago. I always loved to hear his sermons they were good.
Monday, February 7, 1966
Well, starting to pack the things we want to take to Arizona as we will start tomorrow early. I baked pie, made salad and going to make meat sandwiches and egg sandwiches, apples, bananas. Nice day.
Tuesday, February 8, 1966
Well today at 6 am we are starting on our trip to Arizona and pray we will stay well and hope God keeps us safe from all rouble and we stay well. We stayed at Jefferson City today, cost $7.21 for bed. Our headlight broke, cost enough, was awful tired. Left snow in Michigan and did not see much again till we got in Mexico.
Wednesday, February 9, 1966
Started out on our journey at 7:05 am. Stayed at Delhart all night. Bed was very clean $5.15. This is our 4th time staying there. It rained some in night and rained a lot today, tonight we did not sleep very good.
Thursday, February 10, 1966
Started on our trip at 7:30 am from Delhart. It was a nice day but when we got to Springerville, we stopped as it was flaking snow and my you aught to seen our car. It was covered. We did not go any further but got a hotel for the night.
Friday, February 11, 1966
Started to Merle's this morning at 9 am Arizona time. Went though Canons, did not have any trouble and found no snow on roads through canons. Made good time got to Merle's at 1:05 the door was unlocked so we went in and Letha and Suki soon came, then Merle soon got home. (I drove there in 1967, I have a hard time thinking of Grandpa driving there at age 82, especially through Salt River Canon)
Saturday, February 12, 1966
We went over to Bessie's for the night. Sat up and talked till 10 o'clock then went to bed. Had a nice visit. Good bed.
Sunday, February 13, 1966
Today is my 85th birthday. We started to Merle's from Willard's. Stopped to see Joyce and baby and Connie. The baby is a darling, born September 11, 1965. She looks like Joyce when she was a baby. We are going over to Lucille's tonight to stay all night.
Monday, February 14, 1966
Well, we stayed at Lucille's. She is not too good. Slept in the bedroom Donnie had. In the morning I helped Ray get breakfast, he goes at it like a woman and fast. We had sausage, eggs and cookies. Had an awful nice visit, then we went to Merle's.
Tuesday, February 15, 1966
Merle got a place nearer his work and will sell his trailer if he can. Now he will bring it on his lot, as it is large. We will stay with them as we won't be here too long. Suki will stay with Merle till David sends for her. (David Fouts was Military Man, so was his brother Clare)
Wednesday, February 16, 1966
Today it is very chilly. In the morning we want to get our car washed and we are going to Willard's and Joyce's. We was visited this morning by the sister-in-law of the lady Merle got his place from.
Thursday, February 17, 1966
This afternoon we are going over to Willard's a while after we get our car washed, then will eat supper with Joyce as Fred will be at home then and will see him. It is cold here in Arizona and houses are not built for cold weather. Suki went to town, bought me a nice dish.
Friday, February 18, 1966
Well, I guess we will have company tomorrow. It is somewhat warmer and it feels good, been pretty chilly. We always have a good time at Willard's. We saw Donnie and Nelson.
Saturday, February 19, 1966
Willard's came today for dinner. We had chicken, dumplings, potatoes, tomatoes, peaches, date nut bread. Had a nice visit but they could not stay long as they had to get back to help with Lucille. Merle's and Fred's family came to see us tonight. Their baby is a great big girl. I guess she weighs around 25 lb.
Sunday, February 20, 1966
Today is sun shiny but cold. I have been chilly most of the time. Wrote to Orpha, Ike, Betty, and Bob.
Monday, February 21, 1966
Dad went to Mesa to change his shirt he bought short sleeves. I am washing out my panties and sweater. Sun is shining and seems nice. I hung out some clothes. I wash and did not need any wrap. Love to see you all. I wrote 5 cards and 1 letter today. Letha gave me some crochet thread and I am going to make me a doily like the one she has.
Tuesday, February 22, 1966
Letha came over with some dishes and brought over the things she took home to wash for me. She was so good to do it for me and I thank her a lot, No mail today.
Wednesday, February 23, 1966
Merle stopped, he is going to move his trailer tomorrow. We are going gadding today, but it is quite chilly. I wrote Dennis' a card also Bastin's.
Thursday, February 24, 1966
Merle sold his trailer and is going to move in a house. We sat around all day. I wrote a letter to Orpha bless her she did not get the other letter I wrote as I was in a hurry and directed it wrong.
Friday, February 25, 1966
My Mother's Birthday. Today Letha and Suki came over with some pans, dishes. We went to Mesa as Dad wanted to get some more shirts like the two he already bought and they did not have his size. He bought me a ball of crochet cotton but I don't like the color so Letha said she would exchange it for me next week. Letha and Merle bought a new box springs and mattress and chair, swivel rocker.
Saturday, February 26, 1966
Merle went to Phoenix church and we stayed home all day then Merle and Fred came over in evening but did not move his davenport so he will move it tomorrow.
Sunday, February 27, 1966
Nice day today. Merle will move over his davenport and the rest of his things out of his house trailer tonight. Letha and Suki brought over lot of their small things today but Merle will get a man to bring over the large pieces.
Monday, February 28, 1966
Chilly this morning but the sun is bright. Merle will move the rest of his things out of the trailer this morning. We are going over to Willard's after 9 today. Spend dinner with them. Merle sold their trailer for 2700.00 and awnings $125.00. He like his place here, it is 2 bedrooms, bath, kitchen and large front room. A very large fire place, stone, great large lot.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
January 1966
The Property of: Mrs. Rosa Fouts, this diary a gift from her husband Orby Fouts.
(She has written the above in this, the last diary I have, I do not know if there were more, but this is the last I have)
Saturday, January 1, 1966
It was 30 degrees this morning. Dad slept better, just got up once at 1 o'clock. Nice morning. Mrs. Louise Carver resigned her job the 31 of December 1965. Hellman dressing. I called Orpha, she seemed to be better. We saw the Orange Bowl Parade over again. It was nice. Aurthur Godfrey and Bess Myerson. Daisy passed away early November 21, Thursday 1963 around 2 in the morning.
Sunday, January 2, 1966
It seems to be a nice day. I haven't went out yet. Started to rain. Well I wrote Merle, January 2 my first letter in 1966. Labar, man across from Orpha house, he died.
Monday, January 3, 1966
I did some wash, it is a nice day. Ike brought paper over to see how we was. His cold is better. He said Sharon is working at Kalamazoo for 2 lawyers.
Tuesday, January 4, 1966
It is a very nice day. I vacuumed all my floors this morning and cleaned the blinds in front room and ducted all the furniture. Now some time today I have to do some ironing. Orby don't feel too good but slept better last night. Orpha called, said Bud had kitchen ceiling on but did not know when he would get at the side walls. Orpha came over for a while. We had dinner but she didn't eat much.
Wednesday, January 5, 1966
I did some ironing. Wrote to Nature Food today as they said I owed them $1.00 and I don't see how I owe them. Ellen in "The World Turns" (Soap) went to David's house to see Fanny and Fanny got angry at Ellen and threatened her about Dannie so Ellen threw something at her and killed her but she did not know it till David her Fiance examined her and found she was dead. (Great...)
Thursday, January 6, 1966
Temperature 34, I made me an apron out of the material I was going to make dress. They are at David's, questioning everyone but when they came to Ellen she did not deny it, don't know what they will do. (Great..more soaps)
Friday, January 7, 1966
Temp still 30 degrees. Just a little snow on ground. Dad bought 10 loaves of bread and some liver. Orpha and Bud was here a while, they drove Rosemary's car and it sure looks awful nice. (1961 Karman Ghia)
Saturday, January 8, 1966
Little colder this morning. Orpha and Bud came over awhile last night. Had a nice visit, always glad to see them. Dad is going to Otsego today. He went to Ike's but Ike was not a home. He got me medicine from Dr. Goddard $2.00. Wrote letter to Dennis'. Gleason is on the Honey Mooners, Gleason is Ralph and Audry Meadows is Alice. The school got a fire, Ike phoned and told us.
Sunday, January 9, 1966
Stayed home all day. Cooked chicken for dinner, it was pretty nice out today. Maude Peas passed away, she was Guy Peas' wife., and they had one girl Audry.
Monday, January 10, 1966
I did a wash and Ike came over with papers. He never stays long but we see him every week. He don't go too much. The school is closed for a week at least.
Tuesday, January 11, 1966
I did my ironing and cleaned up the house. The TV man came and fixed the TV, cost $6.30. Got a letter from Merle with some more pictures of the flood. The water sure was everywhere. Just called Orpha, she seems a lot better and I am so thankful for that. Dad is better today. I would like to see him go to see a specialist, maybe then he would know what to Doctor for. Clark Gable is on TV at 9 o'clock.
Wednesday, January 12, 1966
I am doing another wash, it is quite cold this morning. It sleeted some and little snow fell. President Johnson is on TV 9 pm tonight. The Rifleman was on at 6 pm tonight on channel 12. president Johnson made nearly 1 hours speech and it was good.
Thursday, January 13, 1966
Snowed last night, don't know yet how deep as we haven't been out. Orpha called and said they had snow too, but not too deep and Dennis was over and plowed out his driveway. I made apple jack for dinner.
Friday, January 14, 1966
I cut out an ironing board pattern. I cleaned house and it did not snow much. I made me another apron, all but the trim. I made one trimmed in lavender now his one I will trim in rose, they will be real nice.
Saturday, January 15, 1966
Will have chicken for dinner. We went to Ike's had to turn off heat so if nothing happens will have our chicken tomorrow. The roads are good, lots of snow in fields. Mr. Burrs has been in hospital now nearly 5 weeks. Today is real nice, it is my Sabbath.
Sunday, January 16, 1966
Nice morning this morning but cold. Sun shining bright.
Monday, January 17, 1966
Degree 16. Nice day. I finished my apron, made a fancy pocket in it, now I have 2 new aprons made a like out of the material I started a dress, miss cut it so made 2 aprons. Effie called, said she had a strained back from shoveling snow.
Tuesday, January 18, 1966
Today Dad went to a Doctor at Plainwell for an adjustment. He said he done a thorough job and thought he would be better. The sun is shining nice. I sent a letter out to Ester Waite at Lawton today.
Wednesday, January 19, 1966
I vacuumed all my floors. It has been a very nice day. Orpha called and I think she has a little cold. Bud has not been too well. I will be glad when spring comes as the weather I
hope will then be more settled. Got a letter from Rosa Myers and she three days ago said she was going to be Grandma in May.
Thursday, January 20, 1966
I called Effie, she is better with her back. We had a very nice day over head. I did some washing. Dad mopped the floors. Ike was here. He seems pretty good, brought over papers. Claudia called, thought her mother was here and i told her if Orpha came here, I would have her call her.
Friday, January 21, 1966
I ironed my dresses and remodeled over two bras. Went to Parchment. Dad went to Plainwell to get an adjustment. Nice day.
Saturday, January 22, 1966
Sat around and read God's word. I sure love to learn all I can from the bible and good Christian books and literature. Orpha and Rosemary came over for a short visit. I was so glad to see them, Rosemary has a medium short hair cut, looks nice. I got a letter from Merle today.
Sunday, January 23, 1966
Nice day, started to flake little snow. Well, it did not snow much. Dad went to Plainwell and Otsego. Sharon will be married in February 18, 1966. I talked to Orpha and she said little Dennise is better from her cold. Got payment from Espinoga today. (Arizona property) (Sharon McLaughlin to marry Watson) (Dennise Rose Westra)
Monday, January 24, 1966
Nice morning but flaking snow some. Did not snow. I don't think it will snow too much. Guess I will make apple jack for our supper, it was good.
Tuesday, January 25, 1966
Sent letter to Merle this morning. Merle called at 8:45 this morning. It was so nice to hear their voices. I also talked to Letha. They are pretty well. Said it is quite chilly there. Dad is going to Doctor in Plainwell this afternoon.
Wednesday, January 26, 1966
Dad went to town and took me to Orpha's. We had dinner and a real good time. Orpha gave me some nice paper to wrap a gift for Sharon.
Thursday, January 27, 1966
Wind is high and snow blowing, flaking a little snow. today bought 242 8/10 gallons of oil at $37.63. Seems we burned a lot of oil this month. We had a boiled meat dinner today. Cost 70 cents per day for heat. Was $34.90 last time we got oil, December 6th.
Friday, January 28, 1966
Sent $1.00 for 16 months of Workbasket Magazine. Dad went to Kalamazoo this afternoon to have car looked over and points fixed for we may go to Arizona the 7th of February.
Saturday, January 29, 1966
Nice day, but cold. Read bible and love it always seems planer every time we read it.
Sunday, January 30, 1966
I wrapped the gift for Sharon. Got dinner then got my dress and slip on as I thought I would wear my black slip and dress. Orpha is coming after me around 1:30 pm to go to Betty's, where the bridal shower will be.
Monday, January 31, 1966
Snow coming down pretty hard. It is some what warmer. We had a nice time at Betty's. Sharon wedding shower, she got a lot of nice things. I gave her a 5 piece towel set and a doily, white trimmed in rose.
(She has written the above in this, the last diary I have, I do not know if there were more, but this is the last I have)
Saturday, January 1, 1966
It was 30 degrees this morning. Dad slept better, just got up once at 1 o'clock. Nice morning. Mrs. Louise Carver resigned her job the 31 of December 1965. Hellman dressing. I called Orpha, she seemed to be better. We saw the Orange Bowl Parade over again. It was nice. Aurthur Godfrey and Bess Myerson. Daisy passed away early November 21, Thursday 1963 around 2 in the morning.
Sunday, January 2, 1966
It seems to be a nice day. I haven't went out yet. Started to rain. Well I wrote Merle, January 2 my first letter in 1966. Labar, man across from Orpha house, he died.
Monday, January 3, 1966
I did some wash, it is a nice day. Ike brought paper over to see how we was. His cold is better. He said Sharon is working at Kalamazoo for 2 lawyers.
Tuesday, January 4, 1966
It is a very nice day. I vacuumed all my floors this morning and cleaned the blinds in front room and ducted all the furniture. Now some time today I have to do some ironing. Orby don't feel too good but slept better last night. Orpha called, said Bud had kitchen ceiling on but did not know when he would get at the side walls. Orpha came over for a while. We had dinner but she didn't eat much.
Wednesday, January 5, 1966
I did some ironing. Wrote to Nature Food today as they said I owed them $1.00 and I don't see how I owe them. Ellen in "The World Turns" (Soap) went to David's house to see Fanny and Fanny got angry at Ellen and threatened her about Dannie so Ellen threw something at her and killed her but she did not know it till David her Fiance examined her and found she was dead. (Great...)
Thursday, January 6, 1966
Temperature 34, I made me an apron out of the material I was going to make dress. They are at David's, questioning everyone but when they came to Ellen she did not deny it, don't know what they will do. (Great..more soaps)
Friday, January 7, 1966
Temp still 30 degrees. Just a little snow on ground. Dad bought 10 loaves of bread and some liver. Orpha and Bud was here a while, they drove Rosemary's car and it sure looks awful nice. (1961 Karman Ghia)
Saturday, January 8, 1966
Little colder this morning. Orpha and Bud came over awhile last night. Had a nice visit, always glad to see them. Dad is going to Otsego today. He went to Ike's but Ike was not a home. He got me medicine from Dr. Goddard $2.00. Wrote letter to Dennis'. Gleason is on the Honey Mooners, Gleason is Ralph and Audry Meadows is Alice. The school got a fire, Ike phoned and told us.
Sunday, January 9, 1966
Stayed home all day. Cooked chicken for dinner, it was pretty nice out today. Maude Peas passed away, she was Guy Peas' wife., and they had one girl Audry.
Monday, January 10, 1966
I did a wash and Ike came over with papers. He never stays long but we see him every week. He don't go too much. The school is closed for a week at least.
Tuesday, January 11, 1966
I did my ironing and cleaned up the house. The TV man came and fixed the TV, cost $6.30. Got a letter from Merle with some more pictures of the flood. The water sure was everywhere. Just called Orpha, she seems a lot better and I am so thankful for that. Dad is better today. I would like to see him go to see a specialist, maybe then he would know what to Doctor for. Clark Gable is on TV at 9 o'clock.
Wednesday, January 12, 1966
I am doing another wash, it is quite cold this morning. It sleeted some and little snow fell. President Johnson is on TV 9 pm tonight. The Rifleman was on at 6 pm tonight on channel 12. president Johnson made nearly 1 hours speech and it was good.
Thursday, January 13, 1966
Snowed last night, don't know yet how deep as we haven't been out. Orpha called and said they had snow too, but not too deep and Dennis was over and plowed out his driveway. I made apple jack for dinner.
Friday, January 14, 1966
I cut out an ironing board pattern. I cleaned house and it did not snow much. I made me another apron, all but the trim. I made one trimmed in lavender now his one I will trim in rose, they will be real nice.
Saturday, January 15, 1966
Will have chicken for dinner. We went to Ike's had to turn off heat so if nothing happens will have our chicken tomorrow. The roads are good, lots of snow in fields. Mr. Burrs has been in hospital now nearly 5 weeks. Today is real nice, it is my Sabbath.
Sunday, January 16, 1966
Nice morning this morning but cold. Sun shining bright.
Monday, January 17, 1966
Degree 16. Nice day. I finished my apron, made a fancy pocket in it, now I have 2 new aprons made a like out of the material I started a dress, miss cut it so made 2 aprons. Effie called, said she had a strained back from shoveling snow.
Tuesday, January 18, 1966
Today Dad went to a Doctor at Plainwell for an adjustment. He said he done a thorough job and thought he would be better. The sun is shining nice. I sent a letter out to Ester Waite at Lawton today.
Wednesday, January 19, 1966
I vacuumed all my floors. It has been a very nice day. Orpha called and I think she has a little cold. Bud has not been too well. I will be glad when spring comes as the weather I
hope will then be more settled. Got a letter from Rosa Myers and she three days ago said she was going to be Grandma in May.
Thursday, January 20, 1966
I called Effie, she is better with her back. We had a very nice day over head. I did some washing. Dad mopped the floors. Ike was here. He seems pretty good, brought over papers. Claudia called, thought her mother was here and i told her if Orpha came here, I would have her call her.
Friday, January 21, 1966
I ironed my dresses and remodeled over two bras. Went to Parchment. Dad went to Plainwell to get an adjustment. Nice day.
Saturday, January 22, 1966
Sat around and read God's word. I sure love to learn all I can from the bible and good Christian books and literature. Orpha and Rosemary came over for a short visit. I was so glad to see them, Rosemary has a medium short hair cut, looks nice. I got a letter from Merle today.
Sunday, January 23, 1966
Nice day, started to flake little snow. Well, it did not snow much. Dad went to Plainwell and Otsego. Sharon will be married in February 18, 1966. I talked to Orpha and she said little Dennise is better from her cold. Got payment from Espinoga today. (Arizona property) (Sharon McLaughlin to marry Watson) (Dennise Rose Westra)
Monday, January 24, 1966
Nice morning but flaking snow some. Did not snow. I don't think it will snow too much. Guess I will make apple jack for our supper, it was good.
Tuesday, January 25, 1966
Sent letter to Merle this morning. Merle called at 8:45 this morning. It was so nice to hear their voices. I also talked to Letha. They are pretty well. Said it is quite chilly there. Dad is going to Doctor in Plainwell this afternoon.
Wednesday, January 26, 1966
Dad went to town and took me to Orpha's. We had dinner and a real good time. Orpha gave me some nice paper to wrap a gift for Sharon.
Thursday, January 27, 1966
Wind is high and snow blowing, flaking a little snow. today bought 242 8/10 gallons of oil at $37.63. Seems we burned a lot of oil this month. We had a boiled meat dinner today. Cost 70 cents per day for heat. Was $34.90 last time we got oil, December 6th.
Friday, January 28, 1966
Sent $1.00 for 16 months of Workbasket Magazine. Dad went to Kalamazoo this afternoon to have car looked over and points fixed for we may go to Arizona the 7th of February.
Saturday, January 29, 1966
Nice day, but cold. Read bible and love it always seems planer every time we read it.
Sunday, January 30, 1966
I wrapped the gift for Sharon. Got dinner then got my dress and slip on as I thought I would wear my black slip and dress. Orpha is coming after me around 1:30 pm to go to Betty's, where the bridal shower will be.
Monday, January 31, 1966
Snow coming down pretty hard. It is some what warmer. We had a nice time at Betty's. Sharon wedding shower, she got a lot of nice things. I gave her a 5 piece towel set and a doily, white trimmed in rose.
December 1965
(Rosa is 84 and Orby is 82.)
1 Tablespoon of unflavored gelatin in 1/4 cup of cold liquid. Heat 1 cup liquid, sweeten and season.
We bought Fanny the horse from Clemins, Rochester Indiana.
Bohart or Borman, upstairs we lived in rooming house in Grand Rapids.
Erma Ennis at muck farm.
Wednesday, December 1, 1965
Orpha came over today and fixed my hair, had dinner with us. It was Nice day and roads were good.
Thursday, December 2, 1965
Well, I did my ironing. Ike came over a while and brought the papers. Bastain's came home tonight and came after papers and mail.
Friday, December 3, 1965
I did a wash and guess Dad is going to Kalamazoo. Wrote letter to Merle. Snow is gone but looks like rain.
Saturday, December 4, 1965
Sat around looking at each other as we don't do much talking. I've been reading some in the pamphlets of Osborn.
Sunday, December 5, 1965
2 months since Orpha went to the hospital. Edith and Blanche were here for two hours. We had a very nice visit and hope to go see them soon. We had a nice day.
Monday, December 6, 1965
Nice day, and bought 225 2/10 gallons of oil $34.90. I have 14 Christmas cards ready to send out.
Tuesday, December 7, 1965
Got Christmas card from Dorothy and Butch. Orby went to Otsego after papers. I was cleaning house, Ike said Rosie was washing his curtains. I sent out 14 Christmas cards today. I sure get tired getting them read. Called orpha and Claudia. Could not get either one, Orpha, Rosemary and Claudia and two children are sick with hard colds.
Wednesday, December 8, 1965
Did washing today and got several Christmas cards. We got the gift for Ike and jeep for Brian 23 1/2 inches.
Thursday, December 9, 1965
The minister was here today. Dad was to Kalamazoo.
Friday, December 10, 1965
Got hat and dress from Lane Bryant and 2 Christmas cards.
Saturday, December 11, 1965
Did not do much of anything.
Sunday, December 1w, 1965
Been raining all day and chilly. Heard several programs of Church music, and preaching. Got Ike's and Brian's gift all wrapped. Dad got his name. (Must have drawn names for Christmas gifts) Just talked with Orpha, she is in bad shape, has to cough a lot. I guess they all had touch of flu. My legs hurt yesterday but better today.
Monday, December 13, 1965
Was rainy all day and I started to shorten my dress. I made an Apple jack for supper. orpha is some better but bad yet, Rosemary went to school.
Tuesday, December 14, 1965
Still at my dress. Ike came over, Orpha called me, she is pretty good. Didn't cough so much. Rosemary went to school. Sent my 2 slips back, they were too small.
Wednesday, December 15, 1965
I got 5 Christmas cards today. I have now 17. Got my dress done except the sleeves and I have to get white bios binding before I can finish it. Sifting a little snow.
Thursday, December 16, 1965
Got 4 Christmas cards today. It started to flake snow and we made appointment to see Dr. Goddard at 5:30, hope it don't snow too much. We went, got some medicine $4.00. Dad got a prescription $3.00 now he has to get medicine.
Friday, December 17, 1965
Sun shining, did some wash and ironing, got 3 cards. My mouth is just a little better. Mitch Miller is on at 8:30 pm. It is really good, channel 8.
Saturday, December 18, 1965
I called Orpha, she said her cold was better but Bud is now sick. Went to Dr. Klerk and got a shot. Orpha did too. Dad bought a picnic ham and sweet potatoes. I did not go to Doctor today. Goddard gave me medicine Friday but it did not help but today I feel little better.
Sunday, December 19, 1965
Week from today is Christmas. It is flaking a little snow this morning but I don't think it will last long. Well, the snow did not last and it is quite nice out.
Monday, December 20, 1965
Sent Christmas card to Ron Meiser and family. Sent $5.00 to minister. Snowing this morning. Got my red dress finished. did not snow much. We got Ike, our dear son-in-law walnut pipe rack with his name IKE engraved on it.
Tuesday, December 21, 1965
3 weeks since I've seen Orpha. Dad went to Kalamazoo and got my two slips. We gave Ike a pipe rack and he gave us $4.00 a piece. We will give Brian a 23 inch jeep. Dad got his name. I got my dear daughter's name. Nice day today. Little snow on ground.
Wednesday, December 22, 1965
Seems nice, sun bright. We just sit around and did not do much. Got 3 Christmas cards. I love to see Ike come here ass I know he gets awful lonely without Daisy.
Thursday, December 23, 1965
It was windy and cold today. Dad went to Otsego. Dorothy and Ken got us the Otsego paper for a year for our Christmas. We gave them $6.00. Got 2 cards today. Our TV went out, Orby is trying to fix it.
Friday, December 24, 1965
I did not do much but it is a nice day. I should but just don't feel too good. I read in my Bible and love to as you seem closer to our Saviour.
Saturday, December 25, 1965
Today is Christmas. Snowed last night. Went to Orpha's as we planned. The snow was so deep in our driveway that Bud came after us, then the children came over and we exchanged our gifts. then the children went home. Then we had dinner, had a lovely dinner and time. Orpha was not too well.
Sunday, December 26, 1965
We slept little late. Snow is quite deep. Had a lot of ministers on radio today. I sure love to hear them all as we are all working for the same place, our heavenly home.
Monday, December 27, 1965
I did a wash. It is nice out today. I called Orpha and she still has her cough.
Tuesday, December 28, 1965
I did some wash and ironed the clothes I washed Monday. Dad is trying to pack the pump. Ike called said he had Christmas dinner with Betty and Ken. Cleaned out his driveway. I hope this snow goes off.
Wednesday, December 29, 1965
Looks like it was going to be a nice day but we have a lot of snow yet. Orpha called, she is better. I am so glad as she has felt bad so long. I am glad she has Rosemary to help as I know how it feels to be sick with no help.
Thursday, December 30, 1965
Temperature is 42 this morning. It is a nice day. We went to Otsego and Ike has a cold. Told us Sharon quit school and had an engagement ring from Watson and would be married some time next year. (Quit college)
Friday, December 31, 1965
Well it seems nice out and we are going to Orpha's then Dad will go to town. Dad don't sleep good at night and I feel so bad as I know he should sleep to feel good.
Louise Carver will turn over her TV program today after 12 years.
Dad went to Kalamazoo today, I went to Orpha's stayed over 2 hours, Orpha did not feel too good.
1 Tablespoon of unflavored gelatin in 1/4 cup of cold liquid. Heat 1 cup liquid, sweeten and season.
We bought Fanny the horse from Clemins, Rochester Indiana.
Bohart or Borman, upstairs we lived in rooming house in Grand Rapids.
Erma Ennis at muck farm.
Wednesday, December 1, 1965
Orpha came over today and fixed my hair, had dinner with us. It was Nice day and roads were good.
Thursday, December 2, 1965
Well, I did my ironing. Ike came over a while and brought the papers. Bastain's came home tonight and came after papers and mail.
Friday, December 3, 1965
I did a wash and guess Dad is going to Kalamazoo. Wrote letter to Merle. Snow is gone but looks like rain.
Saturday, December 4, 1965
Sat around looking at each other as we don't do much talking. I've been reading some in the pamphlets of Osborn.
Sunday, December 5, 1965
2 months since Orpha went to the hospital. Edith and Blanche were here for two hours. We had a very nice visit and hope to go see them soon. We had a nice day.
Monday, December 6, 1965
Nice day, and bought 225 2/10 gallons of oil $34.90. I have 14 Christmas cards ready to send out.
Tuesday, December 7, 1965
Got Christmas card from Dorothy and Butch. Orby went to Otsego after papers. I was cleaning house, Ike said Rosie was washing his curtains. I sent out 14 Christmas cards today. I sure get tired getting them read. Called orpha and Claudia. Could not get either one, Orpha, Rosemary and Claudia and two children are sick with hard colds.
Wednesday, December 8, 1965
Did washing today and got several Christmas cards. We got the gift for Ike and jeep for Brian 23 1/2 inches.
Thursday, December 9, 1965
The minister was here today. Dad was to Kalamazoo.
Friday, December 10, 1965
Got hat and dress from Lane Bryant and 2 Christmas cards.
Saturday, December 11, 1965
Did not do much of anything.
Sunday, December 1w, 1965
Been raining all day and chilly. Heard several programs of Church music, and preaching. Got Ike's and Brian's gift all wrapped. Dad got his name. (Must have drawn names for Christmas gifts) Just talked with Orpha, she is in bad shape, has to cough a lot. I guess they all had touch of flu. My legs hurt yesterday but better today.
Monday, December 13, 1965
Was rainy all day and I started to shorten my dress. I made an Apple jack for supper. orpha is some better but bad yet, Rosemary went to school.
Tuesday, December 14, 1965
Still at my dress. Ike came over, Orpha called me, she is pretty good. Didn't cough so much. Rosemary went to school. Sent my 2 slips back, they were too small.
Wednesday, December 15, 1965
I got 5 Christmas cards today. I have now 17. Got my dress done except the sleeves and I have to get white bios binding before I can finish it. Sifting a little snow.
Thursday, December 16, 1965
Got 4 Christmas cards today. It started to flake snow and we made appointment to see Dr. Goddard at 5:30, hope it don't snow too much. We went, got some medicine $4.00. Dad got a prescription $3.00 now he has to get medicine.
Friday, December 17, 1965
Sun shining, did some wash and ironing, got 3 cards. My mouth is just a little better. Mitch Miller is on at 8:30 pm. It is really good, channel 8.
Saturday, December 18, 1965
I called Orpha, she said her cold was better but Bud is now sick. Went to Dr. Klerk and got a shot. Orpha did too. Dad bought a picnic ham and sweet potatoes. I did not go to Doctor today. Goddard gave me medicine Friday but it did not help but today I feel little better.
Sunday, December 19, 1965
Week from today is Christmas. It is flaking a little snow this morning but I don't think it will last long. Well, the snow did not last and it is quite nice out.
Monday, December 20, 1965
Sent Christmas card to Ron Meiser and family. Sent $5.00 to minister. Snowing this morning. Got my red dress finished. did not snow much. We got Ike, our dear son-in-law walnut pipe rack with his name IKE engraved on it.
Tuesday, December 21, 1965
3 weeks since I've seen Orpha. Dad went to Kalamazoo and got my two slips. We gave Ike a pipe rack and he gave us $4.00 a piece. We will give Brian a 23 inch jeep. Dad got his name. I got my dear daughter's name. Nice day today. Little snow on ground.
Wednesday, December 22, 1965
Seems nice, sun bright. We just sit around and did not do much. Got 3 Christmas cards. I love to see Ike come here ass I know he gets awful lonely without Daisy.
Thursday, December 23, 1965
It was windy and cold today. Dad went to Otsego. Dorothy and Ken got us the Otsego paper for a year for our Christmas. We gave them $6.00. Got 2 cards today. Our TV went out, Orby is trying to fix it.
Friday, December 24, 1965
I did not do much but it is a nice day. I should but just don't feel too good. I read in my Bible and love to as you seem closer to our Saviour.
Saturday, December 25, 1965
Today is Christmas. Snowed last night. Went to Orpha's as we planned. The snow was so deep in our driveway that Bud came after us, then the children came over and we exchanged our gifts. then the children went home. Then we had dinner, had a lovely dinner and time. Orpha was not too well.
Sunday, December 26, 1965
We slept little late. Snow is quite deep. Had a lot of ministers on radio today. I sure love to hear them all as we are all working for the same place, our heavenly home.
Monday, December 27, 1965
I did a wash. It is nice out today. I called Orpha and she still has her cough.
Tuesday, December 28, 1965
I did some wash and ironed the clothes I washed Monday. Dad is trying to pack the pump. Ike called said he had Christmas dinner with Betty and Ken. Cleaned out his driveway. I hope this snow goes off.
Wednesday, December 29, 1965
Looks like it was going to be a nice day but we have a lot of snow yet. Orpha called, she is better. I am so glad as she has felt bad so long. I am glad she has Rosemary to help as I know how it feels to be sick with no help.
Thursday, December 30, 1965
Temperature is 42 this morning. It is a nice day. We went to Otsego and Ike has a cold. Told us Sharon quit school and had an engagement ring from Watson and would be married some time next year. (Quit college)
Friday, December 31, 1965
Well it seems nice out and we are going to Orpha's then Dad will go to town. Dad don't sleep good at night and I feel so bad as I know he should sleep to feel good.
Louise Carver will turn over her TV program today after 12 years.
Dad went to Kalamazoo today, I went to Orpha's stayed over 2 hours, Orpha did not feel too good.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
November 1965
(Rosa is 84 and Orby is 82. Rosa is bothered with high blood pressure and I'm not sure the doctor's she went to, did much for her)
Monday, November 1, 1965
My Dad died at Denver Indiana Nov 1, 1897, buried at Courter Indiana with our Mother who died October 14 in Lafountain Indiana, just 17 days we lost Dad. This morning Karla had a 8 lb. boy. (Bradley Robert Gimbel)
Tuesday, November 2, 1965
Went to Delton to get parts to fix the snow plow on tractor but they did not have any parts. Orpha just called said bob told her the baby was a big boy. Weighted around 8 lbs. She said Bob's 2 children stayed with her and loved her up a lot. She don't have them too often. Got letter from David and Suki.
Wednesday, November 3, 1965
Washed colored clothes, it was a nice day. I have 3 letters to answer.
Thursday, November 4, 1965
Went to Orpha's stayed all day and Orpha took me every place and got our dinner to Swartz' Drive in (On Westnedge Avenue, Portage Michigan) Had a good time. Sure had a nice ride then she brought me home. She is so good to us and always thinking of us.
Friday, November 5, 1965
5 months since Orpha fixed my hair. I am not doing much today, had too big a day yesterday. i felt pretty tired today. I guess gadded too much. Ike came over with papers and some snow apples. He always thinks of us and is good to us.
Saturday, November 6, 1965
Has looked like rain all day. It probably will rain tonight. Sat around did nothing.
Sunday, November 7, 1965
Sat around till after dinner then we went to cemetery where my dear daughter is buried. Stopped at Ike's bu the was not at home.
Monday, November 8, 1965
Orpha came over a while this evening. She feels pretty good only she hurts some.
Tuesday, November 9, 1965
Today I got dinner, Kraft Dinner. Crochet some, feel pretty good. Got letter from Merle. I want to call Orpha today after Rosemary gets home from school.
Wednesday, November 10, 1965
Dad went to Kalamazoo to exhange his sweater and get a few groceries. Man caming to put register in breezeway.
Thursday, November 11, 1965
Orpha called me, she is going back to bed a while. She is some better, I am about the same. The man did not come to fix in register last night. Ike was over, brought papers said Rosie and Gerry had flu.
Friday, November 12, 1965
It rained some today. I did not do much today.
Saturday, November 13, 1965
Did no work and read in bible and pamphlets. Orpha called said she tried 3 times to get us, she said she did a big washing. I burned my hand pretty bad but put ungentine on it.
Sunday, November 14, 1965
It flaked a little snow. My hand where I burned it is a bout all healed. Went to Ike's he showed us his new vacuum, a Hoover. It is nice but heavy. I would not want it. We had a nice visit.
Monday, November 15, 1965
Chilly today. I cleaned the venetian blinds in front room. Got Look magazine.
Tuesday, November 16, 1965
I did a wash and crochet a little. I called Orpha they are okay. Got two sale slips, it was cloudy and it rained some.
Wednesday, November 17, 1965
It snowed a shift snow. We just nocticed it on the saw dust we brought from mill. I will iron today. Went to Orpha around 10 o'clock had a nice visit. Also dinner and Claudia and the two babies came over after dinner and we sure had a rompying old time with Dennise and Anita. It was great to visit Orpha.
Thursday, November 18, 1965
Some warmer today, the sun is out nice and bright.
Friday, November 19, 1965
Ike was over, brought over some papers, he said he was going to McLaughlin's after some corn. He always feeds the squirrels and birds.
Saturday, November 20, 1965
I did a small wash and some housework, not much.
Sunday, November 21, 1965
Sat around all day. Bob and Karla and children were here after noon, the baby is nice and big, looks like Bob. Dad is getting ready to put register in breezeway. (Bradley Robert Gimbel is grown now and looks very much like Otto Gimbel, Bud's father)
Monday, November 22, 1965
It is a cold and drizzly day. Orpha called and wanted to know how I felt with my comapny, bob and family. I got along grand, they did not stay long. She also wanted to know if I was thinking of going to Claudia's Thanksgiving. I said I was but couldn't tell 3 days ahead anything might happen.
Tuesday, November 23, 1965
Dad and Ike fixed the register in breezeway. They had to go to town to Portage after the register. then Ike took dinner with us and I was so glad as he never wants to eat here since Daisy passed away.
Wednesday, November 24, 1965
I did not do much today as I cleaned yesterday. My mouth is awful sore. Dad went to Cooper after mil and cakes, cream curls.
Thursday, November 25, 1965
Thanksgiving. Went to Claudia and Dennis Westra's for dinner. Had a bountiful dinner and a jovial good time. there was 5 small children and 9 adults. Had 25 lb. turkey. We sure had a nice day. The younest was 25 days, (Bradley) oldest was my self 84.
Friday, November 26, 1965
I mopped bath and kitchen. It sure is hard on me but Orby don't feel too good either. So it was so dirty I went after it. Effie called said Pete is going to the hospital soon and she would try to get over to spend a day with us.
Saturday, November 27, 1965
Just sitting around. It was awful windy last night.
Sunday, November 28, 1965
It snowed just a little last night but today we are getting quite a lot. Dad wanted to go after some Dristan but said he would wait till tomorrow. I hope snow don't get too deep as Dad is getting too old to shovel snow.
Monday, November 29, 1965
I did a wash. Orby went to Kalamazoo. Bastians is going to Kalamazoo for a few days tomorrow. We have quite a bit of snow on ground. Got a letter from Merle.
Tuesday, November 30, 1965
I did my ironing this morning. got a nice letter from one of our favorite friends, said it was nice weather in Florida (must be the Dennis') and Bill Austin's was there to see them. (Austin's are Dennis' neighbors on Portage Road)
Monday, November 1, 1965
My Dad died at Denver Indiana Nov 1, 1897, buried at Courter Indiana with our Mother who died October 14 in Lafountain Indiana, just 17 days we lost Dad. This morning Karla had a 8 lb. boy. (Bradley Robert Gimbel)
Tuesday, November 2, 1965
Went to Delton to get parts to fix the snow plow on tractor but they did not have any parts. Orpha just called said bob told her the baby was a big boy. Weighted around 8 lbs. She said Bob's 2 children stayed with her and loved her up a lot. She don't have them too often. Got letter from David and Suki.
Wednesday, November 3, 1965
Washed colored clothes, it was a nice day. I have 3 letters to answer.
Thursday, November 4, 1965
Went to Orpha's stayed all day and Orpha took me every place and got our dinner to Swartz' Drive in (On Westnedge Avenue, Portage Michigan) Had a good time. Sure had a nice ride then she brought me home. She is so good to us and always thinking of us.
Friday, November 5, 1965
5 months since Orpha fixed my hair. I am not doing much today, had too big a day yesterday. i felt pretty tired today. I guess gadded too much. Ike came over with papers and some snow apples. He always thinks of us and is good to us.
Saturday, November 6, 1965
Has looked like rain all day. It probably will rain tonight. Sat around did nothing.
Sunday, November 7, 1965
Sat around till after dinner then we went to cemetery where my dear daughter is buried. Stopped at Ike's bu the was not at home.
Monday, November 8, 1965
Orpha came over a while this evening. She feels pretty good only she hurts some.
Tuesday, November 9, 1965
Today I got dinner, Kraft Dinner. Crochet some, feel pretty good. Got letter from Merle. I want to call Orpha today after Rosemary gets home from school.
Wednesday, November 10, 1965
Dad went to Kalamazoo to exhange his sweater and get a few groceries. Man caming to put register in breezeway.
Thursday, November 11, 1965
Orpha called me, she is going back to bed a while. She is some better, I am about the same. The man did not come to fix in register last night. Ike was over, brought papers said Rosie and Gerry had flu.
Friday, November 12, 1965
It rained some today. I did not do much today.
Saturday, November 13, 1965
Did no work and read in bible and pamphlets. Orpha called said she tried 3 times to get us, she said she did a big washing. I burned my hand pretty bad but put ungentine on it.
Sunday, November 14, 1965
It flaked a little snow. My hand where I burned it is a bout all healed. Went to Ike's he showed us his new vacuum, a Hoover. It is nice but heavy. I would not want it. We had a nice visit.
Monday, November 15, 1965
Chilly today. I cleaned the venetian blinds in front room. Got Look magazine.
Tuesday, November 16, 1965
I did a wash and crochet a little. I called Orpha they are okay. Got two sale slips, it was cloudy and it rained some.
Wednesday, November 17, 1965
It snowed a shift snow. We just nocticed it on the saw dust we brought from mill. I will iron today. Went to Orpha around 10 o'clock had a nice visit. Also dinner and Claudia and the two babies came over after dinner and we sure had a rompying old time with Dennise and Anita. It was great to visit Orpha.
Thursday, November 18, 1965
Some warmer today, the sun is out nice and bright.
Friday, November 19, 1965
Ike was over, brought over some papers, he said he was going to McLaughlin's after some corn. He always feeds the squirrels and birds.
Saturday, November 20, 1965
I did a small wash and some housework, not much.
Sunday, November 21, 1965
Sat around all day. Bob and Karla and children were here after noon, the baby is nice and big, looks like Bob. Dad is getting ready to put register in breezeway. (Bradley Robert Gimbel is grown now and looks very much like Otto Gimbel, Bud's father)
Monday, November 22, 1965
It is a cold and drizzly day. Orpha called and wanted to know how I felt with my comapny, bob and family. I got along grand, they did not stay long. She also wanted to know if I was thinking of going to Claudia's Thanksgiving. I said I was but couldn't tell 3 days ahead anything might happen.
Tuesday, November 23, 1965
Dad and Ike fixed the register in breezeway. They had to go to town to Portage after the register. then Ike took dinner with us and I was so glad as he never wants to eat here since Daisy passed away.
Wednesday, November 24, 1965
I did not do much today as I cleaned yesterday. My mouth is awful sore. Dad went to Cooper after mil and cakes, cream curls.
Thursday, November 25, 1965
Thanksgiving. Went to Claudia and Dennis Westra's for dinner. Had a bountiful dinner and a jovial good time. there was 5 small children and 9 adults. Had 25 lb. turkey. We sure had a nice day. The younest was 25 days, (Bradley) oldest was my self 84.
Friday, November 26, 1965
I mopped bath and kitchen. It sure is hard on me but Orby don't feel too good either. So it was so dirty I went after it. Effie called said Pete is going to the hospital soon and she would try to get over to spend a day with us.
Saturday, November 27, 1965
Just sitting around. It was awful windy last night.
Sunday, November 28, 1965
It snowed just a little last night but today we are getting quite a lot. Dad wanted to go after some Dristan but said he would wait till tomorrow. I hope snow don't get too deep as Dad is getting too old to shovel snow.
Monday, November 29, 1965
I did a wash. Orby went to Kalamazoo. Bastians is going to Kalamazoo for a few days tomorrow. We have quite a bit of snow on ground. Got a letter from Merle.
Tuesday, November 30, 1965
I did my ironing this morning. got a nice letter from one of our favorite friends, said it was nice weather in Florida (must be the Dennis') and Bill Austin's was there to see them. (Austin's are Dennis' neighbors on Portage Road)
October 1965
Friday, October 1, 1965
I sewed some on my dress put in zipper. I need thread and Dad went to Plainwell to get groceries and will get thread. I washed out some clothes and made 2 cherry pies.
Saturday, October 2, 1965
Orpha came over for a short visit, I wanted her to stay for dinner but she said no, she took the front of my new dress home with her so Rosemary could sew in zipper as I can't on my machine. (I didn't know I could sew in zippers!)
Sunday, October 3, 1965
Four months since my hair was fixed. We are waiting for a call from Orpha if she wants to come for dinner. I hope she comes here. Well, we first went to Ike's then to Orpha's, had a
nice visit, then Bob, Karla and children came. She is expecting her new baby around the 22 of September. I sure dread Orpha's operation as I know she don't like to be away from home.
Monday, October 4, 1965
Orpha is going to the hospital today. Well, she phoned me then they went to Hospital. She or someone will let me know whether she got a phone in her room. I am trusting my dear daughter in Jesus hands for he does everything and I pray she will be okay.
Tuesday, October 5, 1965
Orpha goes to be operated on today. She is now in hospital. She was operated on at 10 o'clock and came along good, only she could not mover her legs and toes, but that's the way spinals work but Dad went there 3 times and she was gaining. Bud and Rosemary was there too last night.
Wednesday, October 6, 1965
I called Claudia around noon and she said Orpha was moving her feet more and am I glad. Dad is going back around 7 o'clock to see Orpha, wish I could go too but I better take care of myself. Claudia said she wanted to go tonight as Bud and Rosemary are going. Effie called up twice, Rosie twice, Ike too. Wants me to call him. Mrs. Rus was here with her baby girl, 2 months old.
Thursday, October 7, 1965
Wrote Merle about Orpha's operation. Just sat around having dizzy spells. I want to go see Orpha tomorrow night or around 3 o'clock we can start at 2:30 and be with her over an hours.
Friday, October 8, 1965
I hope to go see Orpha in afternoon. Well, we went past Bud's and we three went to see Orpha. She really looks good, said at first she was awful sore but now was better. She got lots of flowers and felt pretty happy about it.
Saturday, October 9, 1965
Willard's Birthday. I sent Orpha letter and card. It is raining all night an dit is after nine o'clock a.m., and still raining.
Sunday, October 10, 1965
Well we stayed home all day, excepting a little ride we took after dinner.
Monday, October 11, 1965
We went down near Mendon to buy a bushel of potatoes $1.44 and stopped going down and coming back to Mrs.Hardy's and she was not at home. They did not have Chippewas so we bought Katahatin.
Tuesday, October 12, 1965
Orpha called from me from her home this morning and I sure was surprised and happy to talk to my darling girl. I know she would tell me all. Oh you can't tell the feeling that came over me. I was so happy. Nice day to day. I don't get much done as I am so sick with my dizziness. I am doctoring my kidneys now maybe I can get better, hop so anyway. Orpha feels pretty good at 7:30 pm.
Wednesday, October 13, 1965
Dad went to Kalamazoo and we went past Orpha's and stayed about 2 1/2 hours with her. Seemed natural to have her home, she seems pretty good. I am happy it is all over with! Got letter from Merle.
Thursday, October 14, 1965
Well, Orpah phoned me and I told her I was not too good and I would call later. Well, I put off calling Orpha and here she come out. I was surprised and Dad went to Cooper store, got me Doans Kidney pills. I have a dreadful headache. Orpah looks good, and I am so thankful.
Friday, October 15, 1965
My dear daughter phoned and is coming over. I am very happy, bless her heart, she is so sweet. I am some better. I am not so dizzy. Dad is fixing the faucets on kitchen sink.
Saturday, October 16, 1965
I did not feel too good this morning and went back to bed. Our heat was out last night and Dad called up man at Martin and he came and fixed it $4.00. Dad mowed lawn, it is 1:30 pm, I feel little better.
Sunday, October 17, 1965
I am starting a letter to Merle. I may not get it finished today but will send it first of week.
Monday, October 18, 1965
I did a wash and Orpha called, said she was going to have tube taken out today. I did not feel too good and stayed home as i was going to Otsego to see about tombstones. Got card from Merle and Joyce around 6:30 David called said he was coming to stay all night but it is 8:30 pm and he is not here yet. I sent Merle letter.
Tuesday, October 19, 1965
David and Suki just went to Kalamazoo, will be back tonight. they came last night. (David Fouts, Merle's son with 2nd wife Suki.)
Wednesday, October 20, 1965
David and Suki are here and David went a hunting with Estes boy Bruce. Suki stayed here. Dad went to Kalamazoo. Dad bought 10 lb. sugar.
Thursday, October 21, 1965
I did my ironing. It is a gloomy day. David and Suki went away this morning and was gone all day.
Friday, October 22, 1965
Rainy. David and Suki are here, they stayed her all night but are invited over to Orpha's for supper and will stay all night here tonight.
Saturday, October 23, 1965
Well, today is Saturday. I won't do too much today. Took it pretty easy. Ike came over with papers. David and Suki stayed all night with Orpha. Bud came after some more irises flowers today.
Sunday, October 24, 1965
This morning went on Ira Street to see a covered wagon house trailer $1,850.00, it was nice but small 18 ft. 6 in. 1961 model.
Monday, October 25, 1965
I am washing a few clothes, trying to do a little work. Nice day today. Started to shorten my heavy winter coat. I also ironed my clothes I washed.
Tuesday, October 26, 1965
Well, it is nice out but chilly. I finished my coat after dinner. Now I will rest a while.
Wednesday, October 27, 1965
Wrote and sent 3 letters. It is cold this morning, haven't heard form Orpha since Sunday we was there.
Thursday, October 28, 1965
I called Orpha twice and Claudia once and got no answer, probably were gone together. I washed my rugs today.
Friday, October 29, 1965
Nice day. I feel some better. I had beans, potatoes, and pears for dinner. I guess I will make apple jack for supper.
Saturday, October 30, 1965
Tonight is Halloween night. Called Orpha at 8 o'clock but no answer. She probably in bed. I got up little early as my head aches so terrible, just 25 days since Orpha's operation, at noon today.
Sunday, October 31, 1965
Nice day. I finished Merl's letter and will send it out tomorrow.
I sewed some on my dress put in zipper. I need thread and Dad went to Plainwell to get groceries and will get thread. I washed out some clothes and made 2 cherry pies.
Saturday, October 2, 1965
Orpha came over for a short visit, I wanted her to stay for dinner but she said no, she took the front of my new dress home with her so Rosemary could sew in zipper as I can't on my machine. (I didn't know I could sew in zippers!)
Sunday, October 3, 1965
Four months since my hair was fixed. We are waiting for a call from Orpha if she wants to come for dinner. I hope she comes here. Well, we first went to Ike's then to Orpha's, had a
nice visit, then Bob, Karla and children came. She is expecting her new baby around the 22 of September. I sure dread Orpha's operation as I know she don't like to be away from home.
Monday, October 4, 1965
Orpha is going to the hospital today. Well, she phoned me then they went to Hospital. She or someone will let me know whether she got a phone in her room. I am trusting my dear daughter in Jesus hands for he does everything and I pray she will be okay.
Tuesday, October 5, 1965
Orpha goes to be operated on today. She is now in hospital. She was operated on at 10 o'clock and came along good, only she could not mover her legs and toes, but that's the way spinals work but Dad went there 3 times and she was gaining. Bud and Rosemary was there too last night.
Wednesday, October 6, 1965
I called Claudia around noon and she said Orpha was moving her feet more and am I glad. Dad is going back around 7 o'clock to see Orpha, wish I could go too but I better take care of myself. Claudia said she wanted to go tonight as Bud and Rosemary are going. Effie called up twice, Rosie twice, Ike too. Wants me to call him. Mrs. Rus was here with her baby girl, 2 months old.
Thursday, October 7, 1965
Wrote Merle about Orpha's operation. Just sat around having dizzy spells. I want to go see Orpha tomorrow night or around 3 o'clock we can start at 2:30 and be with her over an hours.
Friday, October 8, 1965
I hope to go see Orpha in afternoon. Well, we went past Bud's and we three went to see Orpha. She really looks good, said at first she was awful sore but now was better. She got lots of flowers and felt pretty happy about it.
Saturday, October 9, 1965
Willard's Birthday. I sent Orpha letter and card. It is raining all night an dit is after nine o'clock a.m., and still raining.
Sunday, October 10, 1965
Well we stayed home all day, excepting a little ride we took after dinner.
Monday, October 11, 1965
We went down near Mendon to buy a bushel of potatoes $1.44 and stopped going down and coming back to Mrs.Hardy's and she was not at home. They did not have Chippewas so we bought Katahatin.
Tuesday, October 12, 1965
Orpha called from me from her home this morning and I sure was surprised and happy to talk to my darling girl. I know she would tell me all. Oh you can't tell the feeling that came over me. I was so happy. Nice day to day. I don't get much done as I am so sick with my dizziness. I am doctoring my kidneys now maybe I can get better, hop so anyway. Orpha feels pretty good at 7:30 pm.
Wednesday, October 13, 1965
Dad went to Kalamazoo and we went past Orpha's and stayed about 2 1/2 hours with her. Seemed natural to have her home, she seems pretty good. I am happy it is all over with! Got letter from Merle.
Thursday, October 14, 1965
Well, Orpah phoned me and I told her I was not too good and I would call later. Well, I put off calling Orpha and here she come out. I was surprised and Dad went to Cooper store, got me Doans Kidney pills. I have a dreadful headache. Orpah looks good, and I am so thankful.
Friday, October 15, 1965
My dear daughter phoned and is coming over. I am very happy, bless her heart, she is so sweet. I am some better. I am not so dizzy. Dad is fixing the faucets on kitchen sink.
Saturday, October 16, 1965
I did not feel too good this morning and went back to bed. Our heat was out last night and Dad called up man at Martin and he came and fixed it $4.00. Dad mowed lawn, it is 1:30 pm, I feel little better.
Sunday, October 17, 1965
I am starting a letter to Merle. I may not get it finished today but will send it first of week.
Monday, October 18, 1965
I did a wash and Orpha called, said she was going to have tube taken out today. I did not feel too good and stayed home as i was going to Otsego to see about tombstones. Got card from Merle and Joyce around 6:30 David called said he was coming to stay all night but it is 8:30 pm and he is not here yet. I sent Merle letter.
Tuesday, October 19, 1965
David and Suki just went to Kalamazoo, will be back tonight. they came last night. (David Fouts, Merle's son with 2nd wife Suki.)
Wednesday, October 20, 1965
David and Suki are here and David went a hunting with Estes boy Bruce. Suki stayed here. Dad went to Kalamazoo. Dad bought 10 lb. sugar.
Thursday, October 21, 1965
I did my ironing. It is a gloomy day. David and Suki went away this morning and was gone all day.
Friday, October 22, 1965
Rainy. David and Suki are here, they stayed her all night but are invited over to Orpha's for supper and will stay all night here tonight.
Saturday, October 23, 1965
Well, today is Saturday. I won't do too much today. Took it pretty easy. Ike came over with papers. David and Suki stayed all night with Orpha. Bud came after some more irises flowers today.
Sunday, October 24, 1965
This morning went on Ira Street to see a covered wagon house trailer $1,850.00, it was nice but small 18 ft. 6 in. 1961 model.
Monday, October 25, 1965
I am washing a few clothes, trying to do a little work. Nice day today. Started to shorten my heavy winter coat. I also ironed my clothes I washed.
Tuesday, October 26, 1965
Well, it is nice out but chilly. I finished my coat after dinner. Now I will rest a while.
Wednesday, October 27, 1965
Wrote and sent 3 letters. It is cold this morning, haven't heard form Orpha since Sunday we was there.
Thursday, October 28, 1965
I called Orpha twice and Claudia once and got no answer, probably were gone together. I washed my rugs today.
Friday, October 29, 1965
Nice day. I feel some better. I had beans, potatoes, and pears for dinner. I guess I will make apple jack for supper.
Saturday, October 30, 1965
Tonight is Halloween night. Called Orpha at 8 o'clock but no answer. She probably in bed. I got up little early as my head aches so terrible, just 25 days since Orpha's operation, at noon today.
Sunday, October 31, 1965
Nice day. I finished Merl's letter and will send it out tomorrow.
Monday, March 22, 2010
September 1965
(Rosa is 84 and Orby is 82, they finished painting the house and took the for sale sign down. Rosa has been canning vegetables and fruit)
Wednesday, September 1, 1965
Retha Fouts' birthday. I canned 5 qt. pears. Orpha, Claudia, Rosemary and babies were here. Did not stay too long. Orpha don't look too good and I know she feels tired. I pity her so much, makes me sick to think of her. Wish it was me. She is so young and I well am getting old. I sent out 3 letters today.
Thursday, September 2, 1965
Dad painted till noon and some in afternoon. Then went to Otsego after my medicine at Dr. Brown's. I ironed then mopped kitchen and bath.
Friday, September 3, 1965
I canned pears all day, was so tired, mopped up kitchen. Had some peaches so I mixed 1/2 peaches 1/2 apples and made a spread, was good. I have now 19 qts. peaches.
Saturday, September 4, 1965
I did not do much. Dad went after some more paint, hope we have enough now. I don't do too much on Saturdays.
Sunday, September 5, 1965
Mrs. Dennis called, she said that they were going to Otsego and would stop a few minutes with us. I am always glad to see them. Have known them since 1941 near Vicksburg. Dorothea is coming also.
Monday, September 6, 1965
Earl Fouts' birthday. Letha's Birthday, my Daughter-in-law. She is a darling. Well, Orpha and Bud and Rosemary came out this afternoon for a plant. Told him he could have. I can't name it, I don't know. Orpha still feels low. I did not do much today, vacuumed rooms and made a banana bread for dinner.
Tuesday, September 7, 1965
Orby is putting up the trim on our Citron house, aqua it looks nice with aqua.
Wednesday, September 8, 1965
I did a wash and vacuum floors. Clothes won't dry too well as it is gloomy and looks like rain any minute. Well clothes got dry.
Thursday, September 9, 1965
Well, I just got through ironing 5 dresses, a nightie, 2 slips, 2 towels, 2 kerchief and I am going to Orpha's. she is coming after me. Mr and Mrs. Fennelmaker was her a while this evening.
Friday, September 10, 1965
Well, Orby is scraping the tool house, getting it ready to paint. Orpha called said the doctor set October for her operation. I sure pray to our good Lord to take care of her as he is the only one who can and will. I had headache all afternoon. I mopped floor in kitchen and bath.
Saturday, September 11, 1965
I did not do much. Read bible and Dad is cleaning off old paint on the shed, getting it ready to paint. Dennis' are coming over for dinner tomorrow.
Sunday, September 12, 1965
Legs 4, thigh 5, breast 2. I cut breast in 4 pieces. 13 pieces. We had 8 pieces left. We had 3 hear to dinner. Dorothea brought 2 pies. I gave her 1 qt. of pickles. Had a swell time. Merle called from Arizona, said Joyce had a baby girl and got along fine. Sue nice to hear his voice.
Monday, September 13, 1965
Orpha came over then after dinner, we went over to Otsego to Rosie's and she was not at home, so we went to Ike's. Stayed to nearly 5 o'clock.
Tuesday, September 14, 1965
Dad went to Kalamazoo to get more paint. Cost $5.18 per gallon. I wrote letter to Merle. Dad is nearly done painting. We took our for sale sign down.
Wednesday, September 15, 1965
I did a wash but was not too good. If it clears up I will wash more after dinner. Dorothea Dennis called, wants us to come over for dinner Thursday, if it is a nice day we may go. Mrs. Dennis is not too well.
Thursday, September 16, 1965
Went to Dennis', they are leaving soon for Florida. Dorothea prepared the dinner. It was good. Mrs. Dennis was sick but said she was some better. I took her some asparagus.
Friday, September 17, 1965
Well, I got up with a dreadful headache, was sick all forenoon but better this afternoon. Canned 2 qt. pears, got dinner and supper but was not too good.
Saturday, September 18, 1965
I canned 2 qts. pears yesterday then canned 2 pt. bread and butter pickles, last I have today. Ike was here with papers and Orby is scraping of the paint from windows. Orpha said she don't feel too good.
Sunday, September 19, 1965
We took a ride, stopped at Warner's then at Ike's then in Plainwell we visited Rose's awhile, they are the ones we bought 5 acres from.
Monday, September 20, 1965
Went to Orpha's. Dad went and paid Sears for the paint.
Tuesday, September 21, 1965
I did not do much work as I was so dizzy and thought I better take care of myself. 1 year and 10 months since Daisy left this world. My how I miss you darling and always on this earth I will remember thee.
Wednesday, September 22, 1965
Baked 2 pumpkin pies. It is rainy. I want to clean my china ornaments, Merle bought me for center of table.It is nice but the fire we had about ruined it. I sorted out papers and books. I hope I can get that center piece clean with out breaking it.
Thursday, September 23, 1965
Mopped kitchen and bathroom. Went to Dr. Brown he said my blood pressure is better but ordered me to get medicine for my ears. Said it was nervous condition, I had that's why I don't hear good. I cleaned all my blinds then vacuumed all the floors. I am tired but getting dinner.
Friday, September 24, 1965
Saturday, September 25, 1965
Orpha and I went to Rosie's at Otsego, had a good visit. We did not stop at Ike's.
Sunday, September 26, 1965
Today it is drizzling a little rain. Went to Bud's and Rosemary was fixing Orpha's hair. We did not stay too long. Bud had been fishing. We took over corn, beans and asparagus as we was getting tired of it, they gave us egg plant. I cooked it. It was pretty good.
Monday, September 27, 1965
I washed 2 batches of clothes and was tired. I get tired out so easy.
Tuesday, September 28, 1965
I did my ironing. Dad ironed his shirts and went after some Macintosh apples, wind falls $1.00 a bushel.
Wednesday, September 29, 1965
Dad went after saw dust and I am washing out his overalls and socks. Nice day, I called Orpha around 9 o'clock and no answer. The mail carrier came. I don't know if he left me any letter but Orby is here now so will wait and see.
Thursday, September 30, 1965
I am dizzy this morning. Orby is going to paint trailer red on finders. He said paint was no good so did not paint it. I was busy with my pattern to make a straight dress like Effie and Dorothy's.
Wednesday, September 1, 1965
Retha Fouts' birthday. I canned 5 qt. pears. Orpha, Claudia, Rosemary and babies were here. Did not stay too long. Orpha don't look too good and I know she feels tired. I pity her so much, makes me sick to think of her. Wish it was me. She is so young and I well am getting old. I sent out 3 letters today.
Thursday, September 2, 1965
Dad painted till noon and some in afternoon. Then went to Otsego after my medicine at Dr. Brown's. I ironed then mopped kitchen and bath.
Friday, September 3, 1965
I canned pears all day, was so tired, mopped up kitchen. Had some peaches so I mixed 1/2 peaches 1/2 apples and made a spread, was good. I have now 19 qts. peaches.
Saturday, September 4, 1965
I did not do much. Dad went after some more paint, hope we have enough now. I don't do too much on Saturdays.
Sunday, September 5, 1965
Mrs. Dennis called, she said that they were going to Otsego and would stop a few minutes with us. I am always glad to see them. Have known them since 1941 near Vicksburg. Dorothea is coming also.
Monday, September 6, 1965
Earl Fouts' birthday. Letha's Birthday, my Daughter-in-law. She is a darling. Well, Orpha and Bud and Rosemary came out this afternoon for a plant. Told him he could have. I can't name it, I don't know. Orpha still feels low. I did not do much today, vacuumed rooms and made a banana bread for dinner.
Tuesday, September 7, 1965
Orby is putting up the trim on our Citron house, aqua it looks nice with aqua.
Wednesday, September 8, 1965
I did a wash and vacuum floors. Clothes won't dry too well as it is gloomy and looks like rain any minute. Well clothes got dry.
Thursday, September 9, 1965
Well, I just got through ironing 5 dresses, a nightie, 2 slips, 2 towels, 2 kerchief and I am going to Orpha's. she is coming after me. Mr and Mrs. Fennelmaker was her a while this evening.
Friday, September 10, 1965
Well, Orby is scraping the tool house, getting it ready to paint. Orpha called said the doctor set October for her operation. I sure pray to our good Lord to take care of her as he is the only one who can and will. I had headache all afternoon. I mopped floor in kitchen and bath.
Saturday, September 11, 1965
I did not do much. Read bible and Dad is cleaning off old paint on the shed, getting it ready to paint. Dennis' are coming over for dinner tomorrow.
Sunday, September 12, 1965
Legs 4, thigh 5, breast 2. I cut breast in 4 pieces. 13 pieces. We had 8 pieces left. We had 3 hear to dinner. Dorothea brought 2 pies. I gave her 1 qt. of pickles. Had a swell time. Merle called from Arizona, said Joyce had a baby girl and got along fine. Sue nice to hear his voice.
Monday, September 13, 1965
Orpha came over then after dinner, we went over to Otsego to Rosie's and she was not at home, so we went to Ike's. Stayed to nearly 5 o'clock.
Tuesday, September 14, 1965
Dad went to Kalamazoo to get more paint. Cost $5.18 per gallon. I wrote letter to Merle. Dad is nearly done painting. We took our for sale sign down.
Wednesday, September 15, 1965
I did a wash but was not too good. If it clears up I will wash more after dinner. Dorothea Dennis called, wants us to come over for dinner Thursday, if it is a nice day we may go. Mrs. Dennis is not too well.
Thursday, September 16, 1965
Went to Dennis', they are leaving soon for Florida. Dorothea prepared the dinner. It was good. Mrs. Dennis was sick but said she was some better. I took her some asparagus.
Friday, September 17, 1965
Well, I got up with a dreadful headache, was sick all forenoon but better this afternoon. Canned 2 qt. pears, got dinner and supper but was not too good.
Saturday, September 18, 1965
I canned 2 qts. pears yesterday then canned 2 pt. bread and butter pickles, last I have today. Ike was here with papers and Orby is scraping of the paint from windows. Orpha said she don't feel too good.
Sunday, September 19, 1965
We took a ride, stopped at Warner's then at Ike's then in Plainwell we visited Rose's awhile, they are the ones we bought 5 acres from.
Monday, September 20, 1965
Went to Orpha's. Dad went and paid Sears for the paint.
Tuesday, September 21, 1965
I did not do much work as I was so dizzy and thought I better take care of myself. 1 year and 10 months since Daisy left this world. My how I miss you darling and always on this earth I will remember thee.
Wednesday, September 22, 1965
Baked 2 pumpkin pies. It is rainy. I want to clean my china ornaments, Merle bought me for center of table.It is nice but the fire we had about ruined it. I sorted out papers and books. I hope I can get that center piece clean with out breaking it.
Thursday, September 23, 1965
Mopped kitchen and bathroom. Went to Dr. Brown he said my blood pressure is better but ordered me to get medicine for my ears. Said it was nervous condition, I had that's why I don't hear good. I cleaned all my blinds then vacuumed all the floors. I am tired but getting dinner.
Friday, September 24, 1965
Saturday, September 25, 1965
Orpha and I went to Rosie's at Otsego, had a good visit. We did not stop at Ike's.
Sunday, September 26, 1965
Today it is drizzling a little rain. Went to Bud's and Rosemary was fixing Orpha's hair. We did not stay too long. Bud had been fishing. We took over corn, beans and asparagus as we was getting tired of it, they gave us egg plant. I cooked it. It was pretty good.
Monday, September 27, 1965
I washed 2 batches of clothes and was tired. I get tired out so easy.
Tuesday, September 28, 1965
I did my ironing. Dad ironed his shirts and went after some Macintosh apples, wind falls $1.00 a bushel.
Wednesday, September 29, 1965
Dad went after saw dust and I am washing out his overalls and socks. Nice day, I called Orpha around 9 o'clock and no answer. The mail carrier came. I don't know if he left me any letter but Orby is here now so will wait and see.
Thursday, September 30, 1965
I am dizzy this morning. Orby is going to paint trailer red on finders. He said paint was no good so did not paint it. I was busy with my pattern to make a straight dress like Effie and Dorothy's.
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