Friday, September 1, 1961
Retha was born September 1, 1880. (Orby's sister) I canned from Mary Dumbar bred and butter pickles. I have 15 pints now. Dad sold 10 bushel corn. Daisy and Ike was over brought some papers, she was not too well, made a coffee cake, it was very good.
Saturday, September 2, 1961
Claudia will be married to Dennis today. (Claudia Gimbel and Dennis Westra) We had a very nice rain and we needed it. I hope it clears up for the wedding as they are going to have it at Orpha's home. Weather cleared up and Claudia was married and there was around 70 there, and she got lots of nice gifts, her cake was beautiful also her gown.
Sunday, September 3, 1961
We did not go any where this morning, we may go some place after dinner. We went and saw some trailers. Stopped saw Rosa and Jerry (McLaughlin) they were canning peaches.
Monday, September 4, 1961
Went over to Schoolcraft to Hardy's and to see some trailers. Stopped at Hardy's, my Elmer looks bad. He has been so sick. She gave me some beets. I canned 2 qt. Buds was over, brought us over some more of the wedding cake. It sure was good, I gave Orpha some bread and butter pickles.
Tuesday, September 5, 1961
Still canning up. Put up 2 qt. peaches and made some more bread and butter pickles. I have now 20 pints. I am tired and my head hurts.
Wednesday, September 6, 1961
Earl Founts Birthday, born September 6, 1886. (Records show 09-16-1886) Today is Letha 's birthday. I sent her a card and $2.00. Went to Plainwell and saw a very nice trailer, the price was very high it was a 20 foot one. I did a small wash.
Thursday, September 7, 1961
We are going to look at a used car today and get a dozen cans as I want to put up some pears at Otsego. We stopped and took Orpha when we went to look at a house trailer at Portage center, then stopped at drug store for a soda.
Friday, September 8, 1961
I did my ironing this morning and sorted out some pears. 2 bushel, when they ripen up I want to can them. Otsego had a fire, burned the Ford garage and some other buildings.
Saturday, September 9, 1961
Stayed home all day, did a little cleaning and cleaned up the jars I want to can in. Daisy and Ike was here brought over 3 orange color tomatoes, they tasted real good, not may seeds in them.
Sunday, September 10, 1961
We was home all day, I canned pickles, Orpha said she was over to Claudia's for dinner.
Monday, September 11, 1961
I have 2 bushel pears sorted out to can soon as they ripen up. I called Orpha and she said Claudia was over to her house doing a big wash as she has no washer yet.
Tuesday, September 12, 1961
I canned pears today, I want to put up at least 15 qt.
Wednesday, September 13, 1961
Orby went to Kalamazoo, I did my window wash. Orby went to sale at Montgomery Ward, but it don't amount to much.
Thursday, September 14, 1961
Orby went to Kalamazoo. I did my wash. They had a 89 anniversary sale but when Orby went to buy a door and iron, they said they did not have any. It rained last night, also some in forenoon. We sold our bees an equipment for $45.00. I canned 3 qts of pears.
Friday, September 15, 1961
We phoned to Summers, we was taking fence down. Saturday afternoon, the fence is on our farm. Orpha and Rosemary was here for dinner. Rosemary don't feel too good. Nice day. I washed and ironed 4 dresses, Oats $65.19, bees $45.00, Bud $100.00.
Saturday, September 16, 1961
I canned 5 qt. pears, nice cool day. Daisy and Ike come over brought over 2 papers for us to read, said they were to the parade at Allegan and it was very nice. Sandra was in it, was over to see one of the neighbors to day, Bastains, her mother is still there going back home in Ohio, the 15th of October. (Sandra McLaughlin, Miss Otsego)
Sunday, September 17, 1961
I canned 2 qt pears this morning, having corn on cob for dinner. Nice and cool today. The men come after the bee equipment.
Monday, September 18, 1961
Man come to look at the chicken picker. I canned 5 qt. plums.
Tuesday, September 19, 1961
Went to Vicksburg, paid for add, stopped at Leja's for a short visit, then went to Dennis' a short time. Went to see house trailer, come home at noon and will make some bread and butter pickles. Took back broken jars, they gave me new ones.
Wednesday, September 20, 1961
I cleaned the house and fixed my dress.
Thursday, September 21, 1961
Claudia broke a love vase today. Went for a long ride with Orpha and the girls, went to Dowagiac and stopped and saw the house Orpha was born in, then went and looked up Mrs. Hector and had a long visit with her and Mable, her daughter. She married and lived with him a long time, then divorced him and worked 20 years. She married a man and has lived with him 2 years. (I remember this trip, it made Gma Rosa happy to see these people again)
Friday, September 22, 1961
I did my ironing and stewed pears for our dinner, called Mrs. Dennis and she wants us to come there for dinner. She will give me some cans to can some pears. I called Claudia in her new home. (She says cans, but they are glass jars)
Saturday, September 23, 1961
Went to Otsego, to Daisy's and Dorothy called up while I was there and Dorothy is better. Daisy was washing. I gave her some bread and butter pickles.
Sunday, September 24, 1961
Spent today with Dennis', they will soon leave for Florida. We had a very nice visit and dinner. Then before we went home, we had ice cream, cake and muskmelon. Then went past Hardy's, she gave me some beets also dried corn and a jar to can in. Hardy looks awful bad.
Monday, September 25, 1961
It rained last night and been rainy bad all day. We went to Cooper, got a new oil filter and car grease. $8.70. Greased car and new filter.
Tuesday, September 26, 1961
I canned the beets today that Mrs. Hardy gave me. I got 10 pints and some I canned before.
Wednesday, September 27, 1961
Orby went to Otsego to get me 1 dozen fruit jars, paid. They were small mouth, I wanted the wide mouth, but I kept them any way.
Thursday, September 28, 1961
Went to Earl's as we were going after peaches. Edith don't look too good. Earl looks pretty good. I am sending a leaf (page) of Montgomery catalog for Vitamins I use, Edith wants to send and get her some. (Earl is Orby's brother, Edith, Earl's wife, Earl would be 74 in 1961)
Friday, September 29, 1961
I did some wash and canned 5 qt. peaches. talked to Orpha and to Mrs. Dennis, they sold the rest of their hens for 5 cents a pound, sold Mrs. Hardy 10 hens at 10 cents a pound. Got a letter from Merle. (Merle lives in Arizona now)
Saturday, September 30, 1961
I will clean house today, then can the peaches. I will have 9 qt. canned this year. I mopped floor and ironed, so will clean house tomorrow.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
August 1961
(Rosa is 80 and Orby is 78, and they live on Douglas Avenue, Kalamazoo, Michigan, they have enough land there to grow some vegetables, fruit and flowers, which they sell. I remember them telling my Mother (Orpha) that they grew and sold enough to pay the property taxes.)
Tuesday, August 1, 1961
Men came to cut down the trees and Summers came over and one of the man and Summers got in to it, and the kid held Summers down like a baby. Finally he let him up. I laughed till I nearly cried. I hung out the wash and it finally got dry.
Wednesday, August 2, 1961
I called Daisy, they are coming over and I will fix her chair cushion. The men came and cut down a tree we looked for them after dinner. Daisy and Ike came over and I made her cover and she brought me over 2 tomatoes and 4 cartons to put in the left overs. Dad drawed the wood in from the trees and piled his brush, mowed grass. Rained last night everything looks nice.
Thursday, August 3, 1961
I did a wash, I did all my dollies and some other. Dad got up real early and he and Mr. Summers were having a talk, I was worried. The man came this afternoon to trim up their trees he had down.
Friday, August 4, 1961
I did up all the dollies, I had and they look real nice. I dread the ironing of them.
Saturday, August 5, 1961
It is drizzling rain. I went all over this house with vacuum, then I mopped the kitchen and bathroom. Daisy and Ike came over, brought us watermelon, muskmelon and some sweet corn they had bought, tasted awful good.
Sunday, August 6, 1961
Rosemary's birthday, she is 12 years old. (That's me) It is a little damp and chilly, had my first tomatoes, they were so good.
Monday, August 7, 1961
Went to Orpha, had a swell time, they took me over to see Claudia's house. Then came back, had dinner and Claudia showed me some real nice things she had for her new home. Orpha had been painting and done a real good job. I took Orpha some tomatoes and corn for our dinner.
Tuesday, August 8, 1961
Orpha's Birthday. I gave her a drainer and 2 matts, pink color. Dad is hoeing weeds from potatoes, nice cool day.
Wednesday, August 9, 1961
Stayed home, did a little washing, my it is hot today. I don't like hot weather. I nearly melt. Daisy called me up at 9 o'clock and said Shirley Temple was on, it was just grand. Dad went to see Rose about the line fence.
Thursday, August 10, 1961
Nice and cool this morning. Dad is mowing the lawn. It sure rained a nice rain and it sure will make our corn and potatoes grow. Had a nice mess of corn for dinner.
Friday, August 11, 1961
Dad's Birthday. He got 4 cards and pants and money. Daisy and Ike was over. Said Dorothy was thinking about going to Ann Arbor to see about her hand. Had corn for dinner.
Saturday, August 12, 1961
Today we sold our first corn. It is good tasting, gave the neighbor Mr. Bastain some corn. Sold over $4.00 in corn.
Sunday, August 13, 1961
Went to Dennis' for dinner had a good time it was a nice day. They were selling corn and quite a few stopped, they are talking of leaving for Florida when their garden is over, I hate to see them go.
Monday, August 14, 1961
Dad took corn to Plainwell and sold it. Orpha and the girls was here, Orpha brought payment over and some money on the other, Bud owed. We gave her 3 dozen sweet corn.
Tuesday, August 15, 1961
I am doing the wash today, and I have a large one.
Wednesday, August 16, 1961
Dad sold corn to day, had pretty good luck.
Thursday, August 17, 1961
Orpha and girls was here, took home some corn. Got my corset and vitamins from Montgomery Wards, I planted radishes today.
Friday, August 18, 1961
Dad has a load of corn to sell today. The weather is cool this morning. Daisy and Ike was over a while, brought the pillow she wanted me to cover. Mr. Loitherette fixed our pump brushes.
Saturday, August 19, 1961
Daisy was over brought some papers for us, they buy groceries from Thompson store there on Douglas Drive.
Sunday, August 20, 1961
Dennis' came, had a good visit. They stayed late, we always have such good times with them.
Monday, August 21, 1961
I did not wash today, I made the top for Daisy's pillow, it looks nice.
Tuesday, August 22, 1961
Went to Otsego, took the pillow over that I covered, she said Bushie got on top of the car and jumped down, broke his toe. I did my wash this morning, then ironed. They think he just sprained his toe. (Wonder who Bushie is?)
Wednesday, August 23, 1961
Orpha called, said they did not have her washer fixed yet and she needed it bad. Daisy gave me a black dress with white design.
Thursday, August 24, 1961
Daisy's Birthday, I gave her a red dish drainer and 2 mats, she likes red. Got my corset from Montgomery.
Friday, August 25, 1961
Went to Orphas. Claudia got out all the pretties she got last Saturday at her shower. They were so nice. I gave her a clock, she liked it.
Saturday, August 26, 1961
Today is Saturday, it is drizzling rain, our tomatoes are riping up now and they are nice. I canned 14 pt. corn today. Daisy was here, she did not get out of car, she was sick. She said all over. I will oven cook the pints 2 hours and I have 2 qt. can I will cook 3 hours. I hope it keeps good.
Sunday, August 27, 1961
Today 4 of my jars come open, so I recooked them 1 hour in over. I first boiled them around 5 minutes then put in jars. It rained some last night. (No, no one in our family has died of food poisoning..that I know of)
Monday, August 28, 1961
today, I canned 4 pints tomatoes and am crocheting a Dolley. Dad went to sell corn. I wish he would not have went as it looks so much like rain and it thundering right now. Dad got suit cleaned.
Tuesday, August 29, 1961
Orpha called and said she was awful busy. I felt sick at stomach and bowels, then at 2 o'clock last night I really had an awful headache, still aches.
Wednesday, August 30, 1961
Stayed home, done a small wash. My it is hot today, Dad sold 15 dozen corn and I made some bread and butter pickles from Mary Dunbar cookbook.
Thursday, August 31, 1961
I did a small wash and made some bread and butter pickles and did my ironing.
Tuesday, August 1, 1961
Men came to cut down the trees and Summers came over and one of the man and Summers got in to it, and the kid held Summers down like a baby. Finally he let him up. I laughed till I nearly cried. I hung out the wash and it finally got dry.
Wednesday, August 2, 1961
I called Daisy, they are coming over and I will fix her chair cushion. The men came and cut down a tree we looked for them after dinner. Daisy and Ike came over and I made her cover and she brought me over 2 tomatoes and 4 cartons to put in the left overs. Dad drawed the wood in from the trees and piled his brush, mowed grass. Rained last night everything looks nice.
Thursday, August 3, 1961
I did a wash, I did all my dollies and some other. Dad got up real early and he and Mr. Summers were having a talk, I was worried. The man came this afternoon to trim up their trees he had down.
Friday, August 4, 1961
I did up all the dollies, I had and they look real nice. I dread the ironing of them.
Saturday, August 5, 1961
It is drizzling rain. I went all over this house with vacuum, then I mopped the kitchen and bathroom. Daisy and Ike came over, brought us watermelon, muskmelon and some sweet corn they had bought, tasted awful good.
Sunday, August 6, 1961
Rosemary's birthday, she is 12 years old. (That's me) It is a little damp and chilly, had my first tomatoes, they were so good.
Monday, August 7, 1961
Went to Orpha, had a swell time, they took me over to see Claudia's house. Then came back, had dinner and Claudia showed me some real nice things she had for her new home. Orpha had been painting and done a real good job. I took Orpha some tomatoes and corn for our dinner.
Tuesday, August 8, 1961
Orpha's Birthday. I gave her a drainer and 2 matts, pink color. Dad is hoeing weeds from potatoes, nice cool day.
Wednesday, August 9, 1961
Stayed home, did a little washing, my it is hot today. I don't like hot weather. I nearly melt. Daisy called me up at 9 o'clock and said Shirley Temple was on, it was just grand. Dad went to see Rose about the line fence.
Thursday, August 10, 1961
Nice and cool this morning. Dad is mowing the lawn. It sure rained a nice rain and it sure will make our corn and potatoes grow. Had a nice mess of corn for dinner.
Friday, August 11, 1961
Dad's Birthday. He got 4 cards and pants and money. Daisy and Ike was over. Said Dorothy was thinking about going to Ann Arbor to see about her hand. Had corn for dinner.
Saturday, August 12, 1961
Today we sold our first corn. It is good tasting, gave the neighbor Mr. Bastain some corn. Sold over $4.00 in corn.
Sunday, August 13, 1961
Went to Dennis' for dinner had a good time it was a nice day. They were selling corn and quite a few stopped, they are talking of leaving for Florida when their garden is over, I hate to see them go.
Monday, August 14, 1961
Dad took corn to Plainwell and sold it. Orpha and the girls was here, Orpha brought payment over and some money on the other, Bud owed. We gave her 3 dozen sweet corn.
Tuesday, August 15, 1961
I am doing the wash today, and I have a large one.
Wednesday, August 16, 1961
Dad sold corn to day, had pretty good luck.
Thursday, August 17, 1961
Orpha and girls was here, took home some corn. Got my corset and vitamins from Montgomery Wards, I planted radishes today.
Friday, August 18, 1961
Dad has a load of corn to sell today. The weather is cool this morning. Daisy and Ike was over a while, brought the pillow she wanted me to cover. Mr. Loitherette fixed our pump brushes.
Saturday, August 19, 1961
Daisy was over brought some papers for us, they buy groceries from Thompson store there on Douglas Drive.
Sunday, August 20, 1961
Dennis' came, had a good visit. They stayed late, we always have such good times with them.
Monday, August 21, 1961
I did not wash today, I made the top for Daisy's pillow, it looks nice.
Tuesday, August 22, 1961
Went to Otsego, took the pillow over that I covered, she said Bushie got on top of the car and jumped down, broke his toe. I did my wash this morning, then ironed. They think he just sprained his toe. (Wonder who Bushie is?)
Wednesday, August 23, 1961
Orpha called, said they did not have her washer fixed yet and she needed it bad. Daisy gave me a black dress with white design.
Thursday, August 24, 1961
Daisy's Birthday, I gave her a red dish drainer and 2 mats, she likes red. Got my corset from Montgomery.
Friday, August 25, 1961
Went to Orphas. Claudia got out all the pretties she got last Saturday at her shower. They were so nice. I gave her a clock, she liked it.
Saturday, August 26, 1961
Today is Saturday, it is drizzling rain, our tomatoes are riping up now and they are nice. I canned 14 pt. corn today. Daisy was here, she did not get out of car, she was sick. She said all over. I will oven cook the pints 2 hours and I have 2 qt. can I will cook 3 hours. I hope it keeps good.
Sunday, August 27, 1961
Today 4 of my jars come open, so I recooked them 1 hour in over. I first boiled them around 5 minutes then put in jars. It rained some last night. (No, no one in our family has died of food poisoning..that I know of)
Monday, August 28, 1961
today, I canned 4 pints tomatoes and am crocheting a Dolley. Dad went to sell corn. I wish he would not have went as it looks so much like rain and it thundering right now. Dad got suit cleaned.
Tuesday, August 29, 1961
Orpha called and said she was awful busy. I felt sick at stomach and bowels, then at 2 o'clock last night I really had an awful headache, still aches.
Wednesday, August 30, 1961
Stayed home, done a small wash. My it is hot today, Dad sold 15 dozen corn and I made some bread and butter pickles from Mary Dunbar cookbook.
Thursday, August 31, 1961
I did a small wash and made some bread and butter pickles and did my ironing.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
July 1961
Saturday, July 1, 1961
I heat the honey today. It took me over 3 hours but it looks nice. We don't have too much to sell. Some air but awful hot today. Ike and Daisy was here, brought me a muskmelon, it was so good.
Sunday, July 2, 1961
Was home all day, had fish for dinner. Traffic is very heavy today, had a little sprinkle but did not last.
Monday, July 3, 1961
I did my wash, was done by 9 o'clock. I am tired. After dinner, I did my big ironing. Our washer with filter cover no. 1106002500 catalog no. 51655. We sent but did not get this. This is not the date we sent, I just don't know when we did send for it.
Tuesday, July 4, 1961
We stayed home today as we thought it best as the traffic was great. Ike and Daisy come over awhile and wanted Dad to go fishing, but tomorrow he was expecting a man to come here.
Wednesday, July 5, 1961
I fixed my 2 slips, also fixed my brown dress. It was a job. The man come and we are going to see what we can do about Summers breaking off the fence post. The men are going fishing tomorrow and Daisy is staying with me.
Thursday, July 6, 1961
Had a very nice day, started to pick sweet cherries. The man called and said the hearing would be at his house at 10 o'clock. Mr. Maude the justice of the piece between Summers and us.
Friday, July 7, 1961
Sold 32 qts. sweet cherries @ 40 ct. per qt. $12.80. Went to Orpha and they are planning on getting to the lake before supper tomorrow.
Saturday, July 8, 1961
Dad picked 4 qt. sour cherries. Daisy and Ike came over for a short visit, said Rosie had her large mural nearly ready to hang. the hearing did not amount to much.
Sunday, July 9, 1961
Today is Patty's birthday. (Patty McLaughlin, Betty's youngest daughter, Sandra's sister) Dad is picking sour cherries. I am making cake and noodles for dinner. We are having chicken, it is very nice day but Oh we need rain so bad, everything is drying up. Peg, Roy and their daughter Daisy was here for dinner today. Had a fair visit, Dad was picking cherries and i had been busy cleaning, my toe hurt too.
Monday, July 10, 1961
We will go to lake where Orpha and Bud has rented a cottage for 1 week. Daisy's, Ike and us will leave tomorrow morning. I want to make 2 cherry pies and Daisy will take some thing. Daisy called and said they were not going tomorrow.
Tuesday, July 11, 1961
Went to Bud and Orpha where they had a cottage at Crooked Lake (Delton, Michigan)and had a good time and dinner, got a few fish, but Bud gave us a big mess to bring home. We went out for a joy ride on the pontoon, it was grand. Bud sure has a nice Pontoon, blue trim. Bob took the girls for a ride in a lovely red covered boat. I did a wash, made 2 cherry pies and am tired out. Looks like rain.
Wednesday, July 12, 1961
I did wash, ironing, made 2 cherry pies. Dad bought me 2 bottles of C vitamins and rods for my kitchen curtains.
Thursday, July 13, 1961
Dad sold some raspberries today. sold 1 qt. honey 90 cts. Daisy and Ike was here, said they were going fishing. Dorothy's husband brought me over some papers.
Friday, July 14, 1961
I did some washing today, also ironed it. I am all tired out.
Saturday, July 15, 1961
I did another small wash. Mrs. Dennis wants us to come over tomorrow but I hardly think we can. Did not go.
Sunday, July 16, 1961
The sun shinning bright, had a little rain last night. Had 4 pickers in raspberries today but they only picked 6 quarts. Guess they just wanted them for dinner. The rain done, some good, but we need lot more.
Monday, July 17, 1961
Ike's birthday today, we was over Saturday and gave him money for his birthday. Was a very nice day. Orpha and girls was over. Orphas hand hurts a lot where she had it caught in wringer. I washed, ironed and am tired. Dad has been picking raspberries and he is about wore out.
Tuesday, July 18, 1961
I made my kitchen curtains and they look nice, I mopped my kitchen and cleaned the house all over and cleaned the refrigerator. I am tired.
Wednesday, July 19, 1961
Dad took fence post out and told the Summers boy to tell his Dad that he was going to get the fence off of our land. Daisy and Ike was here a while.
Thursday, July 20, 1961
Dad took some berries to Otsego and sold some to Deks store. Tomorrow is the day Orpha will fix my hair. Dad picked 40 pts. berries, before supper, then went out after supper and picked more.
Friday, July 21, 1961
Will go to Orphas to day to have my hair done. Got my hair fixed today and on our way home there was three wrecks, one car was turned over and one was crushed in the rear.
Saturday, July 22, 1961
It looks like rain. We are having our first mess of new string beans and some icicle radish from some I planted. Orpha just called and Bud was sick last night but went to work today.
Sunday, July 23, 1961
I called, Bud is better today. We stayed home. Dad picked raspberries, I did a little sewing, fixed one of my dresses smaller and fixed my brown dress. It is trying to rain. I read the pamphlet, clear thought, the one bessie send me. It started to rain at 4 oclock pm. It did not rain only a little.
Monday, July 24, 1961
Dad took 80 pt. raspberries to Plainwell and Otsego. Charley Rose was here, said he would come Saturday and help Summers move his fence. He acted a little mad. I did a small wash. Had a nice little shower, got the gift I will give for Claudia.
Tuesday, July 25,1961
Well, I did my ironing and cleaned the house. Summers did not come another liar or Rose, either, just big lies. Well Dad will move it some time when our crops is off.
Wednesday, July 26, 1961
I am crocheting a chair back and have it about done. Went over to see my neighbor's Mother, she is here from Ohio on a visit. Took over some raspberries.
Thursday, July 27, 1961
Merle's Birthday and Sandy's birthday, also was my Dad and Mothers wedding anniversary.
Dad called up Rose and Rose said he would let him know about coming Saturday to move the fence.
Friday, July 28, 1961
I dug some weeds and grass out from in front of garage. Dad cleaned out flower garden, it hurt me to dig but the weed got so high, I just had to pull them out.
Saturday, July 29, 1961
Dad is fixing car. I am cleaning the house and washed out my brown dress. I don't think Summers will come over to move his fence off of us. Rose has not called yet.
Sunday, July 30, 1961
It is a nice cool morning. We may go to Earl Fouts today. Daisy and Ike were here last night. Ike tried to fix my clock but could not. Went to Earls had a nice visit.
Monday, July 31, 1961
Did my washing but will not hang them out, only some few things. Orpha and children was over, the girls picked 8 qt. berries to take home. ( I don't remember that, I wish I could go back and help Grandpa pick berries and Grandma pull weeds....)
I heat the honey today. It took me over 3 hours but it looks nice. We don't have too much to sell. Some air but awful hot today. Ike and Daisy was here, brought me a muskmelon, it was so good.
Sunday, July 2, 1961
Was home all day, had fish for dinner. Traffic is very heavy today, had a little sprinkle but did not last.
Monday, July 3, 1961
I did my wash, was done by 9 o'clock. I am tired. After dinner, I did my big ironing. Our washer with filter cover no. 1106002500 catalog no. 51655. We sent but did not get this. This is not the date we sent, I just don't know when we did send for it.
Tuesday, July 4, 1961
We stayed home today as we thought it best as the traffic was great. Ike and Daisy come over awhile and wanted Dad to go fishing, but tomorrow he was expecting a man to come here.
Wednesday, July 5, 1961
I fixed my 2 slips, also fixed my brown dress. It was a job. The man come and we are going to see what we can do about Summers breaking off the fence post. The men are going fishing tomorrow and Daisy is staying with me.
Thursday, July 6, 1961
Had a very nice day, started to pick sweet cherries. The man called and said the hearing would be at his house at 10 o'clock. Mr. Maude the justice of the piece between Summers and us.
Friday, July 7, 1961
Sold 32 qts. sweet cherries @ 40 ct. per qt. $12.80. Went to Orpha and they are planning on getting to the lake before supper tomorrow.
Saturday, July 8, 1961
Dad picked 4 qt. sour cherries. Daisy and Ike came over for a short visit, said Rosie had her large mural nearly ready to hang. the hearing did not amount to much.
Sunday, July 9, 1961
Today is Patty's birthday. (Patty McLaughlin, Betty's youngest daughter, Sandra's sister) Dad is picking sour cherries. I am making cake and noodles for dinner. We are having chicken, it is very nice day but Oh we need rain so bad, everything is drying up. Peg, Roy and their daughter Daisy was here for dinner today. Had a fair visit, Dad was picking cherries and i had been busy cleaning, my toe hurt too.
Monday, July 10, 1961
We will go to lake where Orpha and Bud has rented a cottage for 1 week. Daisy's, Ike and us will leave tomorrow morning. I want to make 2 cherry pies and Daisy will take some thing. Daisy called and said they were not going tomorrow.
Tuesday, July 11, 1961
Went to Bud and Orpha where they had a cottage at Crooked Lake (Delton, Michigan)and had a good time and dinner, got a few fish, but Bud gave us a big mess to bring home. We went out for a joy ride on the pontoon, it was grand. Bud sure has a nice Pontoon, blue trim. Bob took the girls for a ride in a lovely red covered boat. I did a wash, made 2 cherry pies and am tired out. Looks like rain.
Wednesday, July 12, 1961
I did wash, ironing, made 2 cherry pies. Dad bought me 2 bottles of C vitamins and rods for my kitchen curtains.
Thursday, July 13, 1961
Dad sold some raspberries today. sold 1 qt. honey 90 cts. Daisy and Ike was here, said they were going fishing. Dorothy's husband brought me over some papers.
Friday, July 14, 1961
I did some washing today, also ironed it. I am all tired out.
Saturday, July 15, 1961
I did another small wash. Mrs. Dennis wants us to come over tomorrow but I hardly think we can. Did not go.
Sunday, July 16, 1961
The sun shinning bright, had a little rain last night. Had 4 pickers in raspberries today but they only picked 6 quarts. Guess they just wanted them for dinner. The rain done, some good, but we need lot more.
Monday, July 17, 1961
Ike's birthday today, we was over Saturday and gave him money for his birthday. Was a very nice day. Orpha and girls was over. Orphas hand hurts a lot where she had it caught in wringer. I washed, ironed and am tired. Dad has been picking raspberries and he is about wore out.
Tuesday, July 18, 1961
I made my kitchen curtains and they look nice, I mopped my kitchen and cleaned the house all over and cleaned the refrigerator. I am tired.
Wednesday, July 19, 1961
Dad took fence post out and told the Summers boy to tell his Dad that he was going to get the fence off of our land. Daisy and Ike was here a while.
Thursday, July 20, 1961
Dad took some berries to Otsego and sold some to Deks store. Tomorrow is the day Orpha will fix my hair. Dad picked 40 pts. berries, before supper, then went out after supper and picked more.
Friday, July 21, 1961
Will go to Orphas to day to have my hair done. Got my hair fixed today and on our way home there was three wrecks, one car was turned over and one was crushed in the rear.
Saturday, July 22, 1961
It looks like rain. We are having our first mess of new string beans and some icicle radish from some I planted. Orpha just called and Bud was sick last night but went to work today.
Sunday, July 23, 1961
I called, Bud is better today. We stayed home. Dad picked raspberries, I did a little sewing, fixed one of my dresses smaller and fixed my brown dress. It is trying to rain. I read the pamphlet, clear thought, the one bessie send me. It started to rain at 4 oclock pm. It did not rain only a little.
Monday, July 24, 1961
Dad took 80 pt. raspberries to Plainwell and Otsego. Charley Rose was here, said he would come Saturday and help Summers move his fence. He acted a little mad. I did a small wash. Had a nice little shower, got the gift I will give for Claudia.
Tuesday, July 25,1961
Well, I did my ironing and cleaned the house. Summers did not come another liar or Rose, either, just big lies. Well Dad will move it some time when our crops is off.
Wednesday, July 26, 1961
I am crocheting a chair back and have it about done. Went over to see my neighbor's Mother, she is here from Ohio on a visit. Took over some raspberries.
Thursday, July 27, 1961
Merle's Birthday and Sandy's birthday, also was my Dad and Mothers wedding anniversary.
Dad called up Rose and Rose said he would let him know about coming Saturday to move the fence.
Friday, July 28, 1961
I dug some weeds and grass out from in front of garage. Dad cleaned out flower garden, it hurt me to dig but the weed got so high, I just had to pull them out.
Saturday, July 29, 1961
Dad is fixing car. I am cleaning the house and washed out my brown dress. I don't think Summers will come over to move his fence off of us. Rose has not called yet.
Sunday, July 30, 1961
It is a nice cool morning. We may go to Earl Fouts today. Daisy and Ike were here last night. Ike tried to fix my clock but could not. Went to Earls had a nice visit.
Monday, July 31, 1961
Did my washing but will not hang them out, only some few things. Orpha and children was over, the girls picked 8 qt. berries to take home. ( I don't remember that, I wish I could go back and help Grandpa pick berries and Grandma pull weeds....)
June 1961
Thursday, June 1, 1961
Went to Allegan with Daisy and Ike. Daisy bought drapes for her front room and Daisy and I bought a hat, hers blue, mine pink. I had dinner there. Got letter from Merle.
Friday, June 2, 1961
Dad wen to Kalamazoo to sell asparagus and rhubarb and got new battery for our car, cost $12.95 difference. It rained a big shower around 6 pm. Joyce lost baby.
Saturday, June 3, 1961
Daisy and Ike come over, was here a while, when we looked out and saw around hundred old cars, there is a parade here in Kalamazoo this afternoon. They look awful nice, such old cars, a sight to see.
Sunday, June 4, 1961
Stayed home and had company, Mr. Frank Williams was here, she saw Dad to Parchment store so found out we lived on Douglas, so we had a very nice visit.
Monday, June 5, 1961
I did a big wash while Dad went to sell his asparagus, got a letter from Clare today, was glad to hear from him. Bee man was here today.
Tuesday, June 6, 1961
This morning I went out and put stone all around our large flower bed, and then come in and did my large ironing. Just heard President Kennedy's speech, he just come from seeing Cuba.
Wednesday, June 7, 1961
Went to Kalamazoo with Dorothy, left here around 4 o'clock, got home at 9 o'clock, bought new material for new drapes for front room, new gloves, 2 rose bushes, a pair of red shoes but they are pretty tight. I want to exchange them for larger. We had great time. Had something to eat for supper at the dime store. 1 yard drapes 99cts. 36 inches wide $26.84 tax $1.06, 2 spools of thread 58 cts.
Thursday, June 8, 1961
I just talked to Orpha she is coming over if it don't rain. She and Rosemary come, we had a nice visit and good dinner, had strawberries for the first time. We also had asparagus and rhubarb, Dad sold the first strawberries @ 40 ct. qt.
Friday, June 9, 1961
Dad took strawberries today and got 45 ct. a qt. for them. Dad bought me a new pair shears cost $4.68 with tax.
Saturday, June 10, 1961
Daisy and Ike were here a while, Dorothy took my shoes back and got $5.19 so Daisy brought that over. I gave her a big bunch of Iris, they were 10 colors in them. Sent Clare a letter today. Some man knocked our mail box down and bent the iron post. I did a little wash today, got a letter from Bessie, she is better. Bought Shears at Hoekstras cost $4.50.
Sunday, June 11, 1961
Today I am cutting out my drapes for front room. It is a very nice day.
Monday, June 12, 1961
Dad went to Kalamazoo with asparagus and strawberries. I am making my new drapes for front room. It is a job, real hot today. Got some flowers out, we got at green house, petunia, asters and border flowers.
Tuesday, June 13, 1961
Dad went to Kalamazoo and got the order from Aldens, 2 girdles and 2 bras, also got new 12 inch electric fan $27.70 with tax. A Kenmore. Orpha and Claudia was here, I gave them some peonies. The man come and put in new mail box.
Wednesday, June 14, 1961
Dad went with asparagus to Plainwell, I went to Daisy's, saw her drapes, they look nice.
Thursday, June 15, 1961
I finished my drapes today and they look real nice, I sure am glad as I got pretty tired sewing them.
Friday, June 16, 1961
Dad went to Kalamazoo and I sent some of the order back to exchange for different girdles.
Saturday, June 17, 1961
Daisy and Ike came over, she said she had her drapes all fixed. Rosie did it for her, I gave her onions an d1 box strawberries yesterday. Today I did my cleaning, am tired, my side hurts where I strained it. Sent $1.00 to get another year of Workbasket Magazine. Went to Dennis' this evening, she had bought 2 pair new shoes.
Sunday, June 18, 1961
Paid $1.00 for Otsego paper for 3 months. Father's Day, stayed home till after dinner, then went to look at a trailer off gull road, put corn plaster on my foot.
Monday, June 19, 1961
Today is brother Willie's birthday. Orpha and children come over with Dad's Fathers day gift, a pair of slippers. I did a big wash and ironing. Dad went to Kalamazoo with asparagus, I sent my two coats to get cleaned
Tuesday, June 20, 1961
Wrote to Bessie. Sent bee 75 permit, send $2.00 for mail box marker. It rained a round 1 inch of water yesterday. Mrs. Williams called up about strawberries.
Wednesday, June 21, 1961
Dad took asparagus to Kalamazoo and is going to pick up my order from Aldens, also get my 2 coats from laundry. Received 2 girdles size 40, two bra size 42.
Thursday, June 22, 1961
Stayed home, Dad replanted some corn and beans. I made my bed doll a new dress. It is trying to rain, had strawberries for dinner. We don't have many as it has been too dry.
Friday, June 23, 1961
It is a gloomy cold day, drizzling rain. Stayed home all day. Our cabbage is growing nice and the radishes, I sowed is coming up nice.
Saturday, June 24, 1961
Little warmer today. After dinner I went to Orphas and Dad went to sale, but did not stay long. Bud was home, had just finished mowing his yard, back and front. He looked tired, their garden looks nice. (Orpha and Bud live on West Michigan Avenue, Oshtemo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, also known as US12 and Red Arrow Highway.)
Ike and Daisy come over for a while, brought over papers. I gave her some roses and some bra which was too large for me.
Sunday, June 25, 1961
We had company. Mr. and Mrs. Born from Portage was here a while. She had been in Borgess Hospital for 10 days, she looked bad. Then when they went home, Daisy called up and we went with them for a long ride over by Banfield and around where Grandpa lived and several places they lived, saw fine lake, then come home, we had supper. Drove a 100 miles.
Monday, June 26, 1961
Dad went to Kalamazoo this morning, got a tea ball, and elastic for my short coat. Sold 10 bunches of asparagus, I hoed weeds 1 1/2 hours and put out 15 plants of poppies. Wrote letter to Earl Newman. (Rosa is 80)
Tuesday, June 27, 1961
Had short cake for dinner. Orpha said the men come Sunday and spray painted the house that Claudia and Dennis bought. It is a nice day but chilly.
Wednesday, June 28, 1961
Dad went to sell asparagus and buy groceries. Daisy, Ike, Jerry, and Rosie was over to show us their new car, a light green Chevrolet, it is nice.
Thursday, June 29, 1961
Did not do much, I made lemon pie for dinner. Got letter from Earl Newman, he had been in hospital. Nice day today, but little warm along toward 3 o'clock.
Friday, June 30, 1961We got up at 4 this morning and drove to Otsego, as Ike and Dad went to Crooked Lake to fish. They both got a good mess. Ike got a large bass, they got home around 1 o'clock. Rosie came over there, we had a good visit. I hemmed up a dress for Daisy. Summers pulled the stake that Dad put in, then Dad drove another.
Went to Allegan with Daisy and Ike. Daisy bought drapes for her front room and Daisy and I bought a hat, hers blue, mine pink. I had dinner there. Got letter from Merle.
Friday, June 2, 1961
Dad wen to Kalamazoo to sell asparagus and rhubarb and got new battery for our car, cost $12.95 difference. It rained a big shower around 6 pm. Joyce lost baby.
Saturday, June 3, 1961
Daisy and Ike come over, was here a while, when we looked out and saw around hundred old cars, there is a parade here in Kalamazoo this afternoon. They look awful nice, such old cars, a sight to see.
Sunday, June 4, 1961
Stayed home and had company, Mr. Frank Williams was here, she saw Dad to Parchment store so found out we lived on Douglas, so we had a very nice visit.
Monday, June 5, 1961
I did a big wash while Dad went to sell his asparagus, got a letter from Clare today, was glad to hear from him. Bee man was here today.
Tuesday, June 6, 1961
This morning I went out and put stone all around our large flower bed, and then come in and did my large ironing. Just heard President Kennedy's speech, he just come from seeing Cuba.
Wednesday, June 7, 1961
Went to Kalamazoo with Dorothy, left here around 4 o'clock, got home at 9 o'clock, bought new material for new drapes for front room, new gloves, 2 rose bushes, a pair of red shoes but they are pretty tight. I want to exchange them for larger. We had great time. Had something to eat for supper at the dime store. 1 yard drapes 99cts. 36 inches wide $26.84 tax $1.06, 2 spools of thread 58 cts.
Thursday, June 8, 1961
I just talked to Orpha she is coming over if it don't rain. She and Rosemary come, we had a nice visit and good dinner, had strawberries for the first time. We also had asparagus and rhubarb, Dad sold the first strawberries @ 40 ct. qt.
Friday, June 9, 1961
Dad took strawberries today and got 45 ct. a qt. for them. Dad bought me a new pair shears cost $4.68 with tax.
Saturday, June 10, 1961
Daisy and Ike were here a while, Dorothy took my shoes back and got $5.19 so Daisy brought that over. I gave her a big bunch of Iris, they were 10 colors in them. Sent Clare a letter today. Some man knocked our mail box down and bent the iron post. I did a little wash today, got a letter from Bessie, she is better. Bought Shears at Hoekstras cost $4.50.
Sunday, June 11, 1961
Today I am cutting out my drapes for front room. It is a very nice day.
Monday, June 12, 1961
Dad went to Kalamazoo with asparagus and strawberries. I am making my new drapes for front room. It is a job, real hot today. Got some flowers out, we got at green house, petunia, asters and border flowers.
Tuesday, June 13, 1961
Dad went to Kalamazoo and got the order from Aldens, 2 girdles and 2 bras, also got new 12 inch electric fan $27.70 with tax. A Kenmore. Orpha and Claudia was here, I gave them some peonies. The man come and put in new mail box.
Wednesday, June 14, 1961
Dad went with asparagus to Plainwell, I went to Daisy's, saw her drapes, they look nice.
Thursday, June 15, 1961
I finished my drapes today and they look real nice, I sure am glad as I got pretty tired sewing them.
Friday, June 16, 1961
Dad went to Kalamazoo and I sent some of the order back to exchange for different girdles.
Saturday, June 17, 1961
Daisy and Ike came over, she said she had her drapes all fixed. Rosie did it for her, I gave her onions an d1 box strawberries yesterday. Today I did my cleaning, am tired, my side hurts where I strained it. Sent $1.00 to get another year of Workbasket Magazine. Went to Dennis' this evening, she had bought 2 pair new shoes.
Sunday, June 18, 1961
Paid $1.00 for Otsego paper for 3 months. Father's Day, stayed home till after dinner, then went to look at a trailer off gull road, put corn plaster on my foot.
Monday, June 19, 1961
Today is brother Willie's birthday. Orpha and children come over with Dad's Fathers day gift, a pair of slippers. I did a big wash and ironing. Dad went to Kalamazoo with asparagus, I sent my two coats to get cleaned
Tuesday, June 20, 1961
Wrote to Bessie. Sent bee 75 permit, send $2.00 for mail box marker. It rained a round 1 inch of water yesterday. Mrs. Williams called up about strawberries.
Wednesday, June 21, 1961
Dad took asparagus to Kalamazoo and is going to pick up my order from Aldens, also get my 2 coats from laundry. Received 2 girdles size 40, two bra size 42.
Thursday, June 22, 1961
Stayed home, Dad replanted some corn and beans. I made my bed doll a new dress. It is trying to rain, had strawberries for dinner. We don't have many as it has been too dry.
Friday, June 23, 1961
It is a gloomy cold day, drizzling rain. Stayed home all day. Our cabbage is growing nice and the radishes, I sowed is coming up nice.
Saturday, June 24, 1961
Little warmer today. After dinner I went to Orphas and Dad went to sale, but did not stay long. Bud was home, had just finished mowing his yard, back and front. He looked tired, their garden looks nice. (Orpha and Bud live on West Michigan Avenue, Oshtemo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, also known as US12 and Red Arrow Highway.)
Ike and Daisy come over for a while, brought over papers. I gave her some roses and some bra which was too large for me.
Sunday, June 25, 1961
We had company. Mr. and Mrs. Born from Portage was here a while. She had been in Borgess Hospital for 10 days, she looked bad. Then when they went home, Daisy called up and we went with them for a long ride over by Banfield and around where Grandpa lived and several places they lived, saw fine lake, then come home, we had supper. Drove a 100 miles.
Monday, June 26, 1961
Dad went to Kalamazoo this morning, got a tea ball, and elastic for my short coat. Sold 10 bunches of asparagus, I hoed weeds 1 1/2 hours and put out 15 plants of poppies. Wrote letter to Earl Newman. (Rosa is 80)
Tuesday, June 27, 1961
Had short cake for dinner. Orpha said the men come Sunday and spray painted the house that Claudia and Dennis bought. It is a nice day but chilly.
Wednesday, June 28, 1961
Dad went to sell asparagus and buy groceries. Daisy, Ike, Jerry, and Rosie was over to show us their new car, a light green Chevrolet, it is nice.
Thursday, June 29, 1961
Did not do much, I made lemon pie for dinner. Got letter from Earl Newman, he had been in hospital. Nice day today, but little warm along toward 3 o'clock.
Friday, June 30, 1961We got up at 4 this morning and drove to Otsego, as Ike and Dad went to Crooked Lake to fish. They both got a good mess. Ike got a large bass, they got home around 1 o'clock. Rosie came over there, we had a good visit. I hemmed up a dress for Daisy. Summers pulled the stake that Dad put in, then Dad drove another.
May 1961
Monday, May 1, 1961
Today, Dad cultivated some till the tractor went hay wire. A man was supposed to go up in space but the weather was not fit.
Tuesday, May 2, 1961
The men come and cut down another tree, Dad went to Otsego, I stayed home as I have quite a cold. Bought 100 gal. oil today. I saw the man that is going up in space on TV today, nice looking. Little frost last night.
Wednesday, May 3, 1961
I still have my cold. Sold some asparagus today @25ct. a bunch.
Thursday, May 4, 1961
We went to Richland and Kalamazoo to see about a small tractor, is a nice day. Got letter from Merle.
Friday, May 5, 1961
Dad bought a new tractor today. $430.00, it looks real nice. I did a small wash today. Got letter from Joyce, she has moved around 10 miles from Mesa east (Arizona). I wrote a letter to Joyce. (Joyce married Fred Mullet)
Saturday, May 6, 1961
Today is is cold, rainy weather and Dad went to see about the tractor he bought.
Sunday, May 7, 1961
Was a nice day, Buds come over and took us a nice ride. Went to Crocked Lake Delton, they had put their Pontoon on lake and Bob and some others went fishing.
Monday, May 8, 1961
I caught a little more cold yesterday and nose all stopped up and I feel like a bum head aches. Was a wreck out in front of our house but I guess no one was hurt. Dad planted potatoes today.
Tuesday, May 9, 1961
Today was nice but cold. We had accident out by our house last night, damage one car around $300.00.
Wednesday, May 10, 1961
Dad planted potatoes this morning. I did a big wash, sold 1/2 gallon of honey.
Thursday, May 11, 1961
Went to Otsego, Daisy had strained her back and did not feel too good. I got letter from Lucille and Bessie is in hospital and is very ill. I expect Dennis' over for dinner Sunday, also I asked Claudia. I sent card to Bessie and letter to Lucille today.
Friday, May 12, 1961
I did my mopping and cleaned the rooms, had door and windows open today as it was a very nice day. Dad took asparagus to Kalamazoo and sold it in no time. Just put in the screen door, getting quite warm.
Saturday, May 13, 1961
Mother's Day tomorrow. Well, I cleaned my breezeway this morning. Dad went to Plainwell with some more asparagus. My flowers look beautiful, the tulips are about all gone. Sold two bunches of Daffodils, yellow white and mixed.
Sunday, May 14, 1961
Today is Mothers Day. Daisy come with a lovely Gloxema with 13 buds and 2 blossoms. Orpha brought me yellow mums, Claudia got me a lovely Geranium and Rosemary got me lovely blue flowers. I got 3 nice Mothers day cards.
Monday, May 15, 1961
Monday a cold day, Dad cultivated, I called up Mrs. Dennis, she said they were washing.
Tuesday, May 16, 1961
Effie and Pete come over first time. I say their new car it is a Buick, green, real good looking. Effie said she had a job at Jolly Kids. (Jolly Kids made kids clothes)
Wednesday, May 17, 1961
Went to Kalamazoo with asparagus, and I stayed home, bought two new pants. Daidy is having carpet laid today in front and dining rooms.
Thursday, May 18, 1961
I cleaned the breezeway and Orby wen to Leonidas to get wire, paid $15.00 for it. Daisy and Ike come over, brought some orange juice, real good. Dad bought him tow new shirts. I got a new nightie from Merle's, it is too large, I have to have it changed at Grants. A long way to Leonidas Michigan. Effie Stafflet, Box 74.
Friday, May 19, 1961
Daisy and Ike was here a while, said she wanted me to come over, saw her new carpet, it is nice and I am so glad she has it.
Saturday, May 20, 1961
I went for a ride, saw a nice small trailer 21 foot long, then stopped a few minutes to Buds. They were okay. Sent Merle a letter today. I really want that trailer, it is so handy laid out, it is over by Paw Paw.
Sunday, May 21, 1961
Today is Sunday, but as I did not get my mopping done, I am going to do it today. Did not have company.
Monday, May 22, 1961
I did a big wash and am tired. I rested some then ironed all the flat pieces. I want to clean my two bedrooms tomorrow. Wrote Norman a card for his birthday, he will be 90 years. Sent for Fields catalog today. (Norman might be her cousin, Uncle James Alonzo Andrew's boy, the age would be right)
Tuesday, May 23, 1961
I cleaned the two bedrooms, sent Walter Fields a card for catalog. Dad was down to Kalamazoo, I had no help.
Wednesday, May 24, 1961
Went to Otsego and Ike has their house about all cleaned. Daisy looked real good and I believe her new carpet helped perk her up.
Thursday, May 25, 1961
Orby took the windows off and I will wash windows in front room tomorrow. I made the night dress that Merle's gave me, I made it 2 inches smaller, it is okay now.
Friday, May 26, 1961
Orby went to Kalamazoo, I cleaned front room and am I tired, got new sewing machine needles, I did all the cleaning by myself.
Saturday, May 27, 1961
Cold but sun shining, I been straightening my things and throwing away things I don't want. Had a big frost last night and froze the dahlias and some perennials. I washed a few pieces I dirtied in cleaning. Dad took a peonies and put on Grandpa's gave. (That would be his Father John Fouts, buried in Otsego)
Sunday, May 28, 1961
The Gloxema Daisy gave me Mothers day has 6 blossoms out and 7 buds, it is lovely dark red with light edges. Daisy and Ike was here last night, nice day today, but chilly. I make two gooseberry pies today, last I have.
Monday, May 29, 1961
Dad went to Kalamazoo and I went to Orphas, then Dad come and we went with Orpha to see some new houses, maybe Claudia will buy one. Then we had something to eat then Dennis come with his new car, took us for ride, it is trimmed in red, a 1956 Rambler.
Tuesday, May 30, 1961
Memorial Day and we are going over to Otsego to put flowers on Grandpa's gave. Was to Daisy's for dinner, Sandra was runner up in Miss Otsego. She looked real nice, visited Dorothy a while she is in quite bad shape. (Sandra McLaughlin, Betty's daughter)
Wednesday, May 31, 1961
Rained today, I made over my Dacron dress, it looks good.
Today, Dad cultivated some till the tractor went hay wire. A man was supposed to go up in space but the weather was not fit.
Tuesday, May 2, 1961
The men come and cut down another tree, Dad went to Otsego, I stayed home as I have quite a cold. Bought 100 gal. oil today. I saw the man that is going up in space on TV today, nice looking. Little frost last night.
Wednesday, May 3, 1961
I still have my cold. Sold some asparagus today @25ct. a bunch.
Thursday, May 4, 1961
We went to Richland and Kalamazoo to see about a small tractor, is a nice day. Got letter from Merle.
Friday, May 5, 1961
Dad bought a new tractor today. $430.00, it looks real nice. I did a small wash today. Got letter from Joyce, she has moved around 10 miles from Mesa east (Arizona). I wrote a letter to Joyce. (Joyce married Fred Mullet)
Saturday, May 6, 1961
Today is is cold, rainy weather and Dad went to see about the tractor he bought.
Sunday, May 7, 1961
Was a nice day, Buds come over and took us a nice ride. Went to Crocked Lake Delton, they had put their Pontoon on lake and Bob and some others went fishing.
Monday, May 8, 1961
I caught a little more cold yesterday and nose all stopped up and I feel like a bum head aches. Was a wreck out in front of our house but I guess no one was hurt. Dad planted potatoes today.
Tuesday, May 9, 1961
Today was nice but cold. We had accident out by our house last night, damage one car around $300.00.
Wednesday, May 10, 1961
Dad planted potatoes this morning. I did a big wash, sold 1/2 gallon of honey.
Thursday, May 11, 1961
Went to Otsego, Daisy had strained her back and did not feel too good. I got letter from Lucille and Bessie is in hospital and is very ill. I expect Dennis' over for dinner Sunday, also I asked Claudia. I sent card to Bessie and letter to Lucille today.
Friday, May 12, 1961
I did my mopping and cleaned the rooms, had door and windows open today as it was a very nice day. Dad took asparagus to Kalamazoo and sold it in no time. Just put in the screen door, getting quite warm.
Saturday, May 13, 1961
Mother's Day tomorrow. Well, I cleaned my breezeway this morning. Dad went to Plainwell with some more asparagus. My flowers look beautiful, the tulips are about all gone. Sold two bunches of Daffodils, yellow white and mixed.
Sunday, May 14, 1961
Today is Mothers Day. Daisy come with a lovely Gloxema with 13 buds and 2 blossoms. Orpha brought me yellow mums, Claudia got me a lovely Geranium and Rosemary got me lovely blue flowers. I got 3 nice Mothers day cards.
Monday, May 15, 1961
Monday a cold day, Dad cultivated, I called up Mrs. Dennis, she said they were washing.
Tuesday, May 16, 1961
Effie and Pete come over first time. I say their new car it is a Buick, green, real good looking. Effie said she had a job at Jolly Kids. (Jolly Kids made kids clothes)
Wednesday, May 17, 1961
Went to Kalamazoo with asparagus, and I stayed home, bought two new pants. Daidy is having carpet laid today in front and dining rooms.
Thursday, May 18, 1961
I cleaned the breezeway and Orby wen to Leonidas to get wire, paid $15.00 for it. Daisy and Ike come over, brought some orange juice, real good. Dad bought him tow new shirts. I got a new nightie from Merle's, it is too large, I have to have it changed at Grants. A long way to Leonidas Michigan. Effie Stafflet, Box 74.
Friday, May 19, 1961
Daisy and Ike was here a while, said she wanted me to come over, saw her new carpet, it is nice and I am so glad she has it.
Saturday, May 20, 1961
I went for a ride, saw a nice small trailer 21 foot long, then stopped a few minutes to Buds. They were okay. Sent Merle a letter today. I really want that trailer, it is so handy laid out, it is over by Paw Paw.
Sunday, May 21, 1961
Today is Sunday, but as I did not get my mopping done, I am going to do it today. Did not have company.
Monday, May 22, 1961
I did a big wash and am tired. I rested some then ironed all the flat pieces. I want to clean my two bedrooms tomorrow. Wrote Norman a card for his birthday, he will be 90 years. Sent for Fields catalog today. (Norman might be her cousin, Uncle James Alonzo Andrew's boy, the age would be right)
Tuesday, May 23, 1961
I cleaned the two bedrooms, sent Walter Fields a card for catalog. Dad was down to Kalamazoo, I had no help.
Wednesday, May 24, 1961
Went to Otsego and Ike has their house about all cleaned. Daisy looked real good and I believe her new carpet helped perk her up.
Thursday, May 25, 1961
Orby took the windows off and I will wash windows in front room tomorrow. I made the night dress that Merle's gave me, I made it 2 inches smaller, it is okay now.
Friday, May 26, 1961
Orby went to Kalamazoo, I cleaned front room and am I tired, got new sewing machine needles, I did all the cleaning by myself.
Saturday, May 27, 1961
Cold but sun shining, I been straightening my things and throwing away things I don't want. Had a big frost last night and froze the dahlias and some perennials. I washed a few pieces I dirtied in cleaning. Dad took a peonies and put on Grandpa's gave. (That would be his Father John Fouts, buried in Otsego)
Sunday, May 28, 1961
The Gloxema Daisy gave me Mothers day has 6 blossoms out and 7 buds, it is lovely dark red with light edges. Daisy and Ike was here last night, nice day today, but chilly. I make two gooseberry pies today, last I have.
Monday, May 29, 1961
Dad went to Kalamazoo and I went to Orphas, then Dad come and we went with Orpha to see some new houses, maybe Claudia will buy one. Then we had something to eat then Dennis come with his new car, took us for ride, it is trimmed in red, a 1956 Rambler.
Tuesday, May 30, 1961
Memorial Day and we are going over to Otsego to put flowers on Grandpa's gave. Was to Daisy's for dinner, Sandra was runner up in Miss Otsego. She looked real nice, visited Dorothy a while she is in quite bad shape. (Sandra McLaughlin, Betty's daughter)
Wednesday, May 31, 1961
Rained today, I made over my Dacron dress, it looks good.
April 1961
(Rosa is 80, and Orby will be 78 in August 1961, they live in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Douglas Avenue. They travel to Tempe Arizona to visit Merle and Letha Fouts in the winter. And Mr. Dennis' name is Ernest Dennis)
Saturday, April 1, 1961
I am at home, did not sleep too good last night. It is flaking a little snow. Dad went to sale, he likes to go, I felt to badly, headaches bad.
Sunday, April 2, 1961
Easter Sunday, stayed home, quite a lot of snow on the ground, Claudia and Dennis was here a while last night, brought over box of Easter candy for us. (Claudia Gimbel and Dennis Westra) Effie and Pete was here this evening took my doll home to make it a dress, today is my sisters birthday, she would be 82 years, born 1879. (Lydia Hann)
Monday, April 3, 1961
Dad went to Kalamazoo and ordered a cover for the washer with lint. I want to bake a cake but I dread to open any eggs as I have found 6 snakes in them in my life so far and I can't hardly go eggs. The last one I found was June, it was the smallest around, 5 inches the largest was a round 8 inches. (ewww)
Tuesday, April 4, 1961
Orpha and children come for a short visit in after noon, I did my mopping and I am tired.
Wednesday, April 5, 1961
I did a little wash, I still have my cold and headaches. Dad changing my clothesline post and it will give me more room to put up the wash.
Thursday, April 6, 1961
Dad put in corner post between us and Summers. Daisy and Ike was here, brought over some papers.
Friday, April 7, 1961
Mr. and Mrs. Hardy was here for dinner, we had a very good dinner, went to Mrs. Rose tonight.
Saturday, April 8, 1961
I mopped and cleaned, I don't feel too good.
Sunday, April 9, 1961
Went to Daisy this afternoon, Rosie and Jerry (McLaughlin) was there and Dorothy and husband, too. She looked pretty good. (Dorothy was always very pretty, had large dimples)
Monday, April 10, 1961
I did a big wash, dried it in basement, Will be glad when I hang them outdoors.
Tuesday, April 11, 1961
I did my ironing and mopped, Dad still working at his fence post.
Wednesday, April 12, 1961
Got order from Sears. Today Orpha and Claudia was here a while, had a swell visit.
Thursday, April 13, 1961
They read the electric meter today, it is cold, chilly day. I been cleaning, will buy 4 clothes line props. Will give Orpha two as she needs them.
Friday, April 14, 1961
Well, I got my 4 props, so when I go over to Orpha, I will surprise her. It looks like rain today.
Saturday, April 15, 1961
Today is my Dad's birthday, he would be 108 years. Went over to Leonidas and bought 16 iron post cost $4.80. Mrs. Stofflet. Daisy and Ike come over last night, brought over papers.
Sunday, April 16, 1961
Snow last night around 2 inches, had ground plowed yesterday, cost $17.00. One of the neighbors did the plowing.
Monday, April 17, 1961
It snowed and was pretty cold, we stayed home all day, we have a round 10 inches of snow on ground and still snowing. (April?)
Tuesday, April 18, 1961
Well it seems that the snowing is over, the sun is shining bright this morning. I am doing a little wash, I called Orpha and she said their pump was out of order and so is ours, but we have water yet.
Wednesday, April 19, 1961
It is a lovely day, sun shining bright, snow nearly all gone. We are thinking of going to town and to Orpha. I did not go, I was not too good, after I did my ironing. Dad put in post today between us and Summers.
Thursday, April 20, 1961
It looks little cloudy and drizzling rain. I did my ironing.
Friday, April 21, 1961
I cleaned my house and am tired, Dad is cleaning yard and putting in post.
Saturday, April 22, 1961
Went to Orphas, she did my hair but the liquid looked a little curtly and Orpha spoke about it looking so funny.
Sunday, April 23, 1961
Went over to the Dennis', had a good time, Ernest did not look too good.
Monday, April 24, 1961
Well it was so gloomy, I did not wash.
Tuesday, April 25, 1961
I did my wash but hung it inside as the weather was not too good. I had a large wash.
Wednesday, April 26, 1961
I did my ironing and made a blue dress for Daisy. She likes blue. Men cut down the large split tree between us and Summers.
Thursday, April 27, 1961
I mopped kitchen and bathroom today, also cleaned front room, Dad is picking up the limbs from the tree that men cut yesterday. I am making a crochet piece for my davenport back.
Friday, April 28, 1961
My tulips are out in blossom, I am crocheting today and Orby is out cleaning up brush the men made in cutting down the trees. It is nice but they say it is going to rain.
Saturday, April 29, 1961
We went and bought seed potatoes out on Silver Street, south of Vicksburg. Gave $1.75 for 100 lbs. they were small but look real nice, name Kalotans. We planted Kalotans before and they were real good. We stopped at Hardy's and they want us to come to their house for dinner but we did not go.
Sunday, April 30, 1961
Today we stayed home. I made cake and two pies. I look for company, they did not come.
Saturday, April 1, 1961
I am at home, did not sleep too good last night. It is flaking a little snow. Dad went to sale, he likes to go, I felt to badly, headaches bad.
Sunday, April 2, 1961
Easter Sunday, stayed home, quite a lot of snow on the ground, Claudia and Dennis was here a while last night, brought over box of Easter candy for us. (Claudia Gimbel and Dennis Westra) Effie and Pete was here this evening took my doll home to make it a dress, today is my sisters birthday, she would be 82 years, born 1879. (Lydia Hann)
Monday, April 3, 1961
Dad went to Kalamazoo and ordered a cover for the washer with lint. I want to bake a cake but I dread to open any eggs as I have found 6 snakes in them in my life so far and I can't hardly go eggs. The last one I found was June, it was the smallest around, 5 inches the largest was a round 8 inches. (ewww)
Tuesday, April 4, 1961
Orpha and children come for a short visit in after noon, I did my mopping and I am tired.
Wednesday, April 5, 1961
I did a little wash, I still have my cold and headaches. Dad changing my clothesline post and it will give me more room to put up the wash.
Thursday, April 6, 1961
Dad put in corner post between us and Summers. Daisy and Ike was here, brought over some papers.
Friday, April 7, 1961
Mr. and Mrs. Hardy was here for dinner, we had a very good dinner, went to Mrs. Rose tonight.
Saturday, April 8, 1961
I mopped and cleaned, I don't feel too good.
Sunday, April 9, 1961
Went to Daisy this afternoon, Rosie and Jerry (McLaughlin) was there and Dorothy and husband, too. She looked pretty good. (Dorothy was always very pretty, had large dimples)
Monday, April 10, 1961
I did a big wash, dried it in basement, Will be glad when I hang them outdoors.
Tuesday, April 11, 1961
I did my ironing and mopped, Dad still working at his fence post.
Wednesday, April 12, 1961
Got order from Sears. Today Orpha and Claudia was here a while, had a swell visit.
Thursday, April 13, 1961
They read the electric meter today, it is cold, chilly day. I been cleaning, will buy 4 clothes line props. Will give Orpha two as she needs them.
Friday, April 14, 1961
Well, I got my 4 props, so when I go over to Orpha, I will surprise her. It looks like rain today.
Saturday, April 15, 1961
Today is my Dad's birthday, he would be 108 years. Went over to Leonidas and bought 16 iron post cost $4.80. Mrs. Stofflet. Daisy and Ike come over last night, brought over papers.
Sunday, April 16, 1961
Snow last night around 2 inches, had ground plowed yesterday, cost $17.00. One of the neighbors did the plowing.
Monday, April 17, 1961
It snowed and was pretty cold, we stayed home all day, we have a round 10 inches of snow on ground and still snowing. (April?)
Tuesday, April 18, 1961
Well it seems that the snowing is over, the sun is shining bright this morning. I am doing a little wash, I called Orpha and she said their pump was out of order and so is ours, but we have water yet.
Wednesday, April 19, 1961
It is a lovely day, sun shining bright, snow nearly all gone. We are thinking of going to town and to Orpha. I did not go, I was not too good, after I did my ironing. Dad put in post today between us and Summers.
Thursday, April 20, 1961
It looks little cloudy and drizzling rain. I did my ironing.
Friday, April 21, 1961
I cleaned my house and am tired, Dad is cleaning yard and putting in post.
Saturday, April 22, 1961
Went to Orphas, she did my hair but the liquid looked a little curtly and Orpha spoke about it looking so funny.
Sunday, April 23, 1961
Went over to the Dennis', had a good time, Ernest did not look too good.
Monday, April 24, 1961
Well it was so gloomy, I did not wash.
Tuesday, April 25, 1961
I did my wash but hung it inside as the weather was not too good. I had a large wash.
Wednesday, April 26, 1961
I did my ironing and made a blue dress for Daisy. She likes blue. Men cut down the large split tree between us and Summers.
Thursday, April 27, 1961
I mopped kitchen and bathroom today, also cleaned front room, Dad is picking up the limbs from the tree that men cut yesterday. I am making a crochet piece for my davenport back.
Friday, April 28, 1961
My tulips are out in blossom, I am crocheting today and Orby is out cleaning up brush the men made in cutting down the trees. It is nice but they say it is going to rain.
Saturday, April 29, 1961
We went and bought seed potatoes out on Silver Street, south of Vicksburg. Gave $1.75 for 100 lbs. they were small but look real nice, name Kalotans. We planted Kalotans before and they were real good. We stopped at Hardy's and they want us to come to their house for dinner but we did not go.
Sunday, April 30, 1961
Today we stayed home. I made cake and two pies. I look for company, they did not come.
Friday, January 29, 2010
March 1961
(Rosa is 80, February 1961, Orby will be 78 in August 1961, they live on Douglas Avenue, Kalamazoo, Michigan. The home is on enough land to have some small farming for Orby, the two homes in Portage Michigan before this one, did not have land so Orby got bored).
Thursday, March 24, 1961
Started to make me 2 aprons, it is rainy and cold, my tulips are up, and looking nice, also the iris and other flowers, nice to see flowers blooming and they are so large, I believe they are the largest ones I ever saw.
Friday, March 25, 1961
I finished making 2 new aprons, the last feed bag cloth I had. today is Grandpas birthday. (Orby's dad, John Fouts)
Saturday, March 26, 1961
Ike and Daisy came over to day, Ike has been ailing but better. I baked 2 pumpkin pies, gave Daisy one. Today is Joyce's birthday.
Sunday, March 27, 1961
Went to Roy Hann, he was not at home but Peg's son Jon was thee, he went to Cemetery at Dowagiac and found were brother Willie and Silva was buried. He seems real nice, showed us pictures of the family also Silva in her casket. (Willie was Rosa's brother, Silva was the name of her sister, but also brother Willie married a Silvia McGuire, I don't know which she is talking about)
Monday, March 27, 1961
I did my big wash today, and i am very tired and don't feel too good.
Tuesday, March 28, 1961
I did my ironing and mended several dresses and aprons.
Wednesday, March 29, 1961
I feel pretty tough, I am going to Doctor. Well, I went and my blood pressure was 190 over something.
Thursday, March 30, 1961
Daisy and Ike were here to see how I was, Ike don't feel too good.
Friday, March 31, 1961
Dad took down the old clothes line post and going to put a new one up, then I can hang 3 lines of clothes which I need badly.
Thursday, March 24, 1961
Started to make me 2 aprons, it is rainy and cold, my tulips are up, and looking nice, also the iris and other flowers, nice to see flowers blooming and they are so large, I believe they are the largest ones I ever saw.
Friday, March 25, 1961
I finished making 2 new aprons, the last feed bag cloth I had. today is Grandpas birthday. (Orby's dad, John Fouts)
Saturday, March 26, 1961
Ike and Daisy came over to day, Ike has been ailing but better. I baked 2 pumpkin pies, gave Daisy one. Today is Joyce's birthday.
Sunday, March 27, 1961
Went to Roy Hann, he was not at home but Peg's son Jon was thee, he went to Cemetery at Dowagiac and found were brother Willie and Silva was buried. He seems real nice, showed us pictures of the family also Silva in her casket. (Willie was Rosa's brother, Silva was the name of her sister, but also brother Willie married a Silvia McGuire, I don't know which she is talking about)
Monday, March 27, 1961
I did my big wash today, and i am very tired and don't feel too good.
Tuesday, March 28, 1961
I did my ironing and mended several dresses and aprons.
Wednesday, March 29, 1961
I feel pretty tough, I am going to Doctor. Well, I went and my blood pressure was 190 over something.
Thursday, March 30, 1961
Daisy and Ike were here to see how I was, Ike don't feel too good.
Friday, March 31, 1961
Dad took down the old clothes line post and going to put a new one up, then I can hang 3 lines of clothes which I need badly.
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