Sunday, August 1, 1965
It rained last night and at 9:30 am it is still raining. Started to rain again at 12:35 and it is still raining at 2 o'clock, ten minutes after that it slaked up. I washed some pint jars to put my bread and butter pickles in.
Monday, August 2, 1965
I canned 9 pints of bread and butter pickles. Mr. and Mrs. Kosistra was here to look at place. Peter and Effie came over this evening and we had a lovely visit. I gave them some bread and butter pickles, she brought over her dress pattern.
Tuesday, August 3, 1965
Nice day today. We went to Orpha's and Orby went to Kalamazoo. Orpha did not feel too good. We gave Orpha $5.00 for her Birthday and Rosemary $2.00. (Back then $2.00 would buy a Record Album or about 8 gallons of gas)
Wednesday, August 4, 1965
Sent Orpha and Rosemary Birthday cards. Sent Merle a letter, sent match mothers letter, sent Rev. at Akron letter. Orby went to Plainwell store for groceries. I did a wash then ironed them. Dad trimmed raspberries, been selling sweet corn.
Thursday, August 5, 1965
We went near Scotts on 34th Street and got apples. Ike came over after we got home and we gave him apples and corn. I made sauce for our supper.
Friday, August 6, 1965
My dear grand daughter's birthday, Rosemary and she is a darling girl. I put up 5 pints of apple sauce and did a wash. We gave her $2.00.
Saturday, August 7, 1965
I worked nearly all day, put up bread and butter pickles and defrosted refrigerator and put corn in to freeze. I am tired.
Sunday, August 8, 1965
Today is my darling Orpha, my daughter's Birthday. We gave her $5.00. We are going to eat out as it is Rosemary, Claudia and Dad's birthday month. (Not Claudia's) We sold last corn around 2 o'clock and I am glad it is all gone. I put a lot in my freezer. I also put up bread and butter pickles. Well, Bud took Orpha, Rosemary and Dad for their birthday, had a nice dinner, then a nice ride after dinner.
Monday, August 9, 1965
My dear Daughter Orpha's birthday was yesterday, she was 55 years young, she don't show her age, looks more like 35. Well, today it rained a drizzle nearly all day. Ike came over brought papers and 6 peaches, they were good.
Tuesday, August 10, 1965
Well, it is a nice day but little chilly. Orpha came over and gave Dad a birthday card and told us she saw doctor and he wants her to wait till she weights 135 lbs. before he operates on her.
Wednesday, August 11, 1965
My dear husband's birthday, he will be 82 years young. Orpha came over and gave Orby a Birthday card. Then we went over to see Mrs. Parker and she raised her price on her place. She now wants $25,000.00, She can keep it for we won't pay that much. Washed my dear husband's face on his birthday.
Thursday, August 12, 1965
I did a wash and made 7 pints of bread and butter pickles, made apple sauce for dinner also had Kali greens.
Friday, August 13, 1965
Ike brought paper over. Orby had went to Plainwell after belt for washer. Ike left $6.00 for his Birthday so Ike went home then I called him after Orby got back and he came over and helped fix the belt on washer. I did some ironing.
Saturday, August 14, 1965
We put down linoleum under washer and put a new belt on washer, cost $3.09 then I mopped the breezeway. It looks nice. Had corn for dinner. Orpha and Rosemary came over awhile as they were going after groceries. We gave them some corn.
Sunday, August 15, 1965
Sat around, it is quite warm, had potatoes, apple sauce, asparagus, kala, peaches, pickles. Went over to Ike's and had quite a visit.
Monday, August 16, 1965
Did a big wash as I washed white also colored clothes. My washer needs repair don't know what it will cost but Orby went to Kalamazoo after dinner, has not got back yet and it is 4:45 pm.It has been rain quite a shower. I canned more pints of pickles.
Tuesday, August 17, 1965
Got my order from Aldens and slips and bras, was too small. Dad went to Plainwell and got rubber for front of the washer and I helped put it on now it is as new, cost $5.66 for belt and rubber front. Warner came late evening. She still likes our place. Dad bought some sirloin meat at Plainwell, it was good.
Wednesday, August 18, 1965
I washed out a few pieces to see how the washer worked and it was fine. I wanted to wash my runner in breezeway but I never got it done. It has to rain again. Got my order and returning 2 slips 3 bras to Aldens.
Thursday, August 19, 1965
I went to Dr. Brown, he said my blood pressure was 220 over 40 and should be 180 or 40. Pretty high said for me to take 4 tablets and 1 tablet every day for a while.
Friday, August 20, 1965
Washed clothes and ironed my ironing and canned 9 pints of bread and butter pickles. I made biscuits for supper. I don't feel too good. I am just awful. Couple from Kalamazoo was looking at place, her name Harvey and his was Long, she had a daughter around 15 years. They were going to get married.
Saturday, August 21, 1965
Ike came over with papers. Dad went after my blood pressure pills Brown ordered. Had our TV 1 year today.
Sunday, August 22, 1965
Dad went to Cooper, bought bacon, pork chops, cakes. Will have my beans for dinner. I had froze in refrigerator. I am not too good but I think a little better thanks to my Lord. Orby is picking cucumbers. We took a ride after dinner and Mr. and Mrs. Anderegg came, had coffee cake for us and left note saying it was in mail box.
Monday, August 23, 1965
Orpha and Rosemary came over said Bud went fishing. Orby called I guess that is the reason she came. She did not stay too long, then after dinner Mr. and Mrs. Dennis and Dorothy came. Dorothy is going to stay till September then she goes back and I guess Dennis' will go too. I hate to see them go as Mrs. Dennis don't look too good.
I don't know, Orby said he got paint today.
Tuesday, August 24, 1965
Today is my darling daughter Daisy's Birthday, her wedding anniversary is August 26th. She has been gone to heaven now 1 year 9 months. I got dinner had new beans, pork chops and potatoes. I don't feel too good, guess I had too much company yesterday. Dad mopped kitchen for me. He has 9 bushel pears picked.
Wednesday, August 25, 1965
Haven't done much. I made a date nut bread. I am trying to gain my strength back. Wrote Lucille a letter and sent Dr. McNabb death announcement to her as she doctored with him a little, I think, anyway i know she and Bessie knew him. Ike was here, brought over papers.
Thursday, August 26, 1965
Today was Daisy's wedding anniversary. They would have been married 48 years today. I surely miss my dear darling first baby and never a day passes as I pray for all of us. Men plowed the corn field today, I don't feel too good.
Friday, August 27, 1965
Started taking Geritol. Bud and Orpha came over a while this afternoon. Dad was to Kalamazoo but came home before they went. They brought over a nice mess of fish.
Saturday, August 28, 1965
I worked nearly all day as Dad went to Kalamazoo and brought home 1/2 bushel of peaches and they were dead ripe so I went canned them as they would have spoiled.
Sunday, August 29, 1965
Dad started to paint house and it is not the color I wanted, too yellow, so he quit. I guess we decided to put paint on but I will pick the color to trim. I don't feel too good yet but am better. Orpha has a cold, what Rosemary said and Bud went fishing.
Monday, August 30, 1965
I canned 8 more bread and butter pickles, now I have over 50 pints canned. Orby is painting. the lady called said my insurance check was down there and she would send it. Orby sold 3 bushel of pears today.
Tuesday, August 31, 1965
Got check of $293.35. 1/2 is $146.675 mine. Orby bought 1 gallon of paint to another store, Thrifty Acres. $5.81 tax included. He sold 4 1/2 bushels of pears.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
July 1965
(Rosa and Orby meet Eugene Gimbel and his family, Bud's long lost family)
Thursday, July 1, 1965
Ike and Orby and I went fishing at Big Lake, got 13. We saw Donald out there with Donna and Lila. They were fishing and he wanted us to take the fish he had but we would not, so when we had dinner here came Ike with some fish. Donald sent us all cleaned. Bless him and his family. Lia is not too well. (Donald DeKilder, wife Lila, and daughter Donna)
Friday, July 2, 1965
I did a small wash and ironed them. My but I am tired from my fishing yesterday. DeYoung's were here last night to see about this place, he can raise $12,000.00 but still be $6,000.00 to pay. Orpha and Rosemary came a while, then a woman from Parchment looked at the house.
Saturday, July 3, 1965
Mrs. Bastain was here and I showed her my crochet work, she thought it was nice then she went home. 4 people came and picked some cherries. Nice day.
Sunday, July 4, 1965
Went to Dennis' for dinner. Had a nice visit. They, neither one, feel too good, just like Dad and I. We don't feel too well. Was a nice day. Traffic was not too heavy but we went early and came home early. Stopped at Hardy's but she was not at home. We have stopped there twice then one time the car was gone.
Monday, July 5, 1965
Well, I did a wash and Orby went to sell the asparagus. Nice day. I called Orpha and Effie. They had an awful accident with their car and trailer with boat. Bud's gave us 8 nice fish and we cleaned them and it was after 11 when we got in bed.
Tuesday, July 6, 1965
I washed 3 rugs, mopped kitchen and bath room. Cleaned over a gallon of beans and am tired. Mrs. Hardy called, I told her we had been there, she said she was sorry as she wanted to see us. She is pretty lonesome since Elmer passed away. man came and took pictures of this place, he was from the loan company.
Wednesday, July 7, 1965
It looks rainy and is quite cool. I wrote Merle a letter, will send it soon. It drizzled most of the day. Ike came over with the papers.
Thursday, July 8, 1965
I sent a letter today then I did my wash and had breakfast and Dad went to Vicksburg after a load of sawdust. I stayed at Effie's and we had an awful nice visit, Dorin (Could be Don can't read) was upstairs a sleep, he was limping as he hurt his leg. Effie gave me some fish, I took her some asparagus. She also gave me two china fish, salt and pepper shakers. My i think a lot of Effie and Pete.
Friday, July 9, 1965
It is raining this morning but I don't think it will last too long. I baked 2 cherry pies. Mrs. Dennis called. Said Ernest had a row of rhubarb now, so now next year they can have all they want.
Saturday, July 10, 1965
Bastin gave Orby $3.25 for 18 cement blocks. Nice day but chilly Orby picked a mess of beans and brought in bunch of asparagus. Ike's pants is 36-31. We bought a motor off Peter for $25.00. It is 5 horse power. I hope it is okay, it is a Sears.
Sunday, July 11, 1965
Stayed home all day. I canned 4 qts. beans and 1 pt. of asparagus. It was nice today. We sold 8 pt. of red raspberries and 11 pt. yesterday at 35 cents a pint.
Monday, July 12, 1965
I did 2 washers of clothes, mopped the breezeway, canned 4 qt. beans yesterday and they look nice. Went to Orpha after dinner and Dad went to Kalmazoo took pants to have exchanged but they were having inventory so would not wait on him.
Tuesday, July 13, 1965
Sold berries. Ike came over and they tired out the motor we got from Pete. I ironed and fixed my dress, cleaned mess of beans, it is 6 horse instead of 5.
Wednesday, July 14, 1965
Went fishing at Portage Lake. Ike took us. We paid 50 cents to get boat on lake, did not catch many. Ike took dinner with us, when we got back from lake we stopped at store to have pants exchanged but got money back as they did not have 36-31.
Thursday, July 15, 1965
Dad is picking raspberries I am cooking beans. Fixed my sleeves in dress. Dad sold 11 pts. of raspberries today. 35 cents $3.85. DeYoung's was here tonight and antoher man and his wife came to look at place.
Friday, July 16, 1965
It is cold this a.m. Orby is going to Kalamazoo with raspberries and Stevenson's Funeral is on TV at 11, I want to hear it.
Saturday, July 17, 1965
Today is Ike's Birthday. My son-in-law and we love him. He is so nice to us. He will be (blank) years. Well it looks like rain today and the berries should be picked. Went to Ike's, gave him money $4.00 also $2.00 for gas, got letter from my dear son.
Sunday, July 18, 1965
Was home all day. I made some bread and butter pickles and cooked 1 can beans.
Monday, July 19, 1965
My Bother's birthday was June 19. I think of my sister an brother quite a lot also my dear daughter Daisy. Bless her. Well, I did my wash and had it out 8:15 it dried real fast. Claudia and babies came over and I had her stay for dinner. She went home quite early as she had to do some ironing, got letter form Merle Saturday.
Tuesday, July 20, 1965
I did my ironing and the man that has the green house on Portage was here last night to look at place, his son wants a place.
Wednesday, July 21, 1965
I did another wash and want to vacuum my 3 rooms and mop kitchen and bath. Sent Merle $5.00 for his birthday. People are here picking berries.
Thursday, July 22, 1965
Went to Orpha's as she did not feel too good and Bud had been acting up. Bob was here. I had dinner with Orpha and Rosemary.
Friday, July 23, 1965
I did a wash.
Saturday, July 24, 1965
I vacuumed all the house and cleaned my cupboards. Orpha called and said Bud's brother and family from Chicago was coming and she said she and Bud and Rosemary were coming over and they would be here 9 o'clock. Well they came and stayed till 10:30 pm, we enjoyed their company. Had ice cream and cookies they seemed very nice.
Sunday, July 25, 1965
It seems a little chilly but sun is shinning. Bud's brother Eugene has a daughter and two sons. I like the children's appearance. Orpha called said bud's brother was gone. they had a nice visit. We went over to Ike's when we stared home, Doris came out.
Monday, July 26, 1965
I did a wash, mopped the kitchen, seems like one has to clean all the time, had corn for dinner. (No, you just clean all the time Grandma!)
Tuesday, July 27, 1965
My dear son's Birthday is today also my Dad's and Mothers marrie date, July 27, 1877. They both died in 1897 in Indiana. Mother in Lafountain, Dad in Denver Indiana. Both buried in Courter Cemetery beside our little brother. I made 7 pts. of bread and butter pickles, did my ironing. I am very tired.
Wednesday, July 28, 1965
Went to Orpha's after dinner and Claudia came over with the babies had a nice time. Dad went to Kalamazoo to buy a pair of shoes cost over $9.00 pretty high, they are black.
Thursday, July 29, 1965
Did not do much, sent order to Aldens and sent 60 cents to Hosiery Co. Indianapolis for 1 pair stockings.
Friday, July 30, 1965
I mopped the floor and did a wash, washed some wood work and cleaned the refrigerator.
Saturday, July 31, 1965
Sat around, did not do much. Ike came over after dinner with the papers, said he had a chicken dinner.
Thursday, July 1, 1965
Ike and Orby and I went fishing at Big Lake, got 13. We saw Donald out there with Donna and Lila. They were fishing and he wanted us to take the fish he had but we would not, so when we had dinner here came Ike with some fish. Donald sent us all cleaned. Bless him and his family. Lia is not too well. (Donald DeKilder, wife Lila, and daughter Donna)
Friday, July 2, 1965
I did a small wash and ironed them. My but I am tired from my fishing yesterday. DeYoung's were here last night to see about this place, he can raise $12,000.00 but still be $6,000.00 to pay. Orpha and Rosemary came a while, then a woman from Parchment looked at the house.
Saturday, July 3, 1965
Mrs. Bastain was here and I showed her my crochet work, she thought it was nice then she went home. 4 people came and picked some cherries. Nice day.
Sunday, July 4, 1965
Went to Dennis' for dinner. Had a nice visit. They, neither one, feel too good, just like Dad and I. We don't feel too well. Was a nice day. Traffic was not too heavy but we went early and came home early. Stopped at Hardy's but she was not at home. We have stopped there twice then one time the car was gone.
Monday, July 5, 1965
Well, I did a wash and Orby went to sell the asparagus. Nice day. I called Orpha and Effie. They had an awful accident with their car and trailer with boat. Bud's gave us 8 nice fish and we cleaned them and it was after 11 when we got in bed.
Tuesday, July 6, 1965
I washed 3 rugs, mopped kitchen and bath room. Cleaned over a gallon of beans and am tired. Mrs. Hardy called, I told her we had been there, she said she was sorry as she wanted to see us. She is pretty lonesome since Elmer passed away. man came and took pictures of this place, he was from the loan company.
Wednesday, July 7, 1965
It looks rainy and is quite cool. I wrote Merle a letter, will send it soon. It drizzled most of the day. Ike came over with the papers.
Thursday, July 8, 1965
I sent a letter today then I did my wash and had breakfast and Dad went to Vicksburg after a load of sawdust. I stayed at Effie's and we had an awful nice visit, Dorin (Could be Don can't read) was upstairs a sleep, he was limping as he hurt his leg. Effie gave me some fish, I took her some asparagus. She also gave me two china fish, salt and pepper shakers. My i think a lot of Effie and Pete.
Friday, July 9, 1965
It is raining this morning but I don't think it will last too long. I baked 2 cherry pies. Mrs. Dennis called. Said Ernest had a row of rhubarb now, so now next year they can have all they want.
Saturday, July 10, 1965
Bastin gave Orby $3.25 for 18 cement blocks. Nice day but chilly Orby picked a mess of beans and brought in bunch of asparagus. Ike's pants is 36-31. We bought a motor off Peter for $25.00. It is 5 horse power. I hope it is okay, it is a Sears.
Sunday, July 11, 1965
Stayed home all day. I canned 4 qts. beans and 1 pt. of asparagus. It was nice today. We sold 8 pt. of red raspberries and 11 pt. yesterday at 35 cents a pint.
Monday, July 12, 1965
I did 2 washers of clothes, mopped the breezeway, canned 4 qt. beans yesterday and they look nice. Went to Orpha after dinner and Dad went to Kalmazoo took pants to have exchanged but they were having inventory so would not wait on him.
Tuesday, July 13, 1965
Sold berries. Ike came over and they tired out the motor we got from Pete. I ironed and fixed my dress, cleaned mess of beans, it is 6 horse instead of 5.
Wednesday, July 14, 1965
Went fishing at Portage Lake. Ike took us. We paid 50 cents to get boat on lake, did not catch many. Ike took dinner with us, when we got back from lake we stopped at store to have pants exchanged but got money back as they did not have 36-31.
Thursday, July 15, 1965
Dad is picking raspberries I am cooking beans. Fixed my sleeves in dress. Dad sold 11 pts. of raspberries today. 35 cents $3.85. DeYoung's was here tonight and antoher man and his wife came to look at place.
Friday, July 16, 1965
It is cold this a.m. Orby is going to Kalamazoo with raspberries and Stevenson's Funeral is on TV at 11, I want to hear it.
Saturday, July 17, 1965
Today is Ike's Birthday. My son-in-law and we love him. He is so nice to us. He will be (blank) years. Well it looks like rain today and the berries should be picked. Went to Ike's, gave him money $4.00 also $2.00 for gas, got letter from my dear son.
Sunday, July 18, 1965
Was home all day. I made some bread and butter pickles and cooked 1 can beans.
Monday, July 19, 1965
My Bother's birthday was June 19. I think of my sister an brother quite a lot also my dear daughter Daisy. Bless her. Well, I did my wash and had it out 8:15 it dried real fast. Claudia and babies came over and I had her stay for dinner. She went home quite early as she had to do some ironing, got letter form Merle Saturday.
Tuesday, July 20, 1965
I did my ironing and the man that has the green house on Portage was here last night to look at place, his son wants a place.
Wednesday, July 21, 1965
I did another wash and want to vacuum my 3 rooms and mop kitchen and bath. Sent Merle $5.00 for his birthday. People are here picking berries.
Thursday, July 22, 1965
Went to Orpha's as she did not feel too good and Bud had been acting up. Bob was here. I had dinner with Orpha and Rosemary.
Friday, July 23, 1965
I did a wash.
Saturday, July 24, 1965
I vacuumed all the house and cleaned my cupboards. Orpha called and said Bud's brother and family from Chicago was coming and she said she and Bud and Rosemary were coming over and they would be here 9 o'clock. Well they came and stayed till 10:30 pm, we enjoyed their company. Had ice cream and cookies they seemed very nice.
Sunday, July 25, 1965
It seems a little chilly but sun is shinning. Bud's brother Eugene has a daughter and two sons. I like the children's appearance. Orpha called said bud's brother was gone. they had a nice visit. We went over to Ike's when we stared home, Doris came out.
Monday, July 26, 1965
I did a wash, mopped the kitchen, seems like one has to clean all the time, had corn for dinner. (No, you just clean all the time Grandma!)
Tuesday, July 27, 1965
My dear son's Birthday is today also my Dad's and Mothers marrie date, July 27, 1877. They both died in 1897 in Indiana. Mother in Lafountain, Dad in Denver Indiana. Both buried in Courter Cemetery beside our little brother. I made 7 pts. of bread and butter pickles, did my ironing. I am very tired.
Wednesday, July 28, 1965
Went to Orpha's after dinner and Claudia came over with the babies had a nice time. Dad went to Kalamazoo to buy a pair of shoes cost over $9.00 pretty high, they are black.
Thursday, July 29, 1965
Did not do much, sent order to Aldens and sent 60 cents to Hosiery Co. Indianapolis for 1 pair stockings.
Friday, July 30, 1965
I mopped the floor and did a wash, washed some wood work and cleaned the refrigerator.
Saturday, July 31, 1965
Sat around, did not do much. Ike came over after dinner with the papers, said he had a chicken dinner.
June 1965
(Rosa is 84 and Orby will be 82 in August. They still have not sold their 5 acres on Douglas Avenue, Kalamazoo, Michigan.)
Tuesday, June 1, 1965
Today is my Silva, Sister-in-law's Birthday. She would have been 85 years old.
Orby is gone to Otsego. I will have short cake for dinner, the first we have had.
Wednesday, June 2, 1965
Dad has 35 lbs. of asparagus to sell, it is rainy today.
Thursday, June 3, 1965
Went to Orpha's after dinner and she fixed my hair and it looks good. Then Orby came after me, had a nice visit. Got my order from Aldens, I got 5 panties and goods for 2 dresses.
Friday, June 4, 1965
Orby went to Bud's to get our grass mower to take to Sears to see about having it fixed. I did a small wash.
Saturday, June 5, 1965
Well, Orby took asparagus to Kalamazoo to sell. One woman took 16 lb. Rosie and Gerry came over for a short visit, Rosie feels some better. (Rosie and Gerry McLaughlin)
Sunday, June 6, 1965
We went to see Blanche and Edith but they were not at home so we drove over to Ester's and she was gone. Then we drove past Ike's and had a nice visit with him.
Monday, June 7, 1965
I have started to make me a dress, the material is nice, hope I can get a good fit. This after noon White's and Gilbert's wife stopped, they were on their way to Mr. White's sister. Mrs. John Lewis at Parchment. (I think the White's are Letha's family, ?)
Tuesday, June 8, 1965
I did a big wash and had a very nice day. The clothes dried real quick.
Wednesday, June 9, 1965
I am making me an apron. Ike brought over some papers. Our mower is not fixed so grass is getting pretty high.
Thursday, June 10, 1965
Orpha came, got me and we all had a good time. Orpha went to the doctor and I stayed to Orpha's with Rosemary and Claudia. We had dinner to a drive in. Sharon graduates tonight. I am not going. I don't feel too good. Sent the minister, John Tomlonson $5.00 plus $1.00.
Friday, June 11, 1965
I finished my apron and am tired, sewing makes me so tired but I like to sew. Got our mower and Orby said it runs better then when new. Wrote Merle a letter but too late to send it.
Saturday, June 12, 1965
Dad took some asparagus to sell today, talked to Mrs. Dennis also Orpha, she said she was going back to bed as she did not feel too good.
Sunday, June 13, 1965
Stayed home all day, a couple and baby was here to look at place. Their name was Jerry DeYoung, they like this place. Got letter from Barbara, they are going to Arizona coming home the 28th of June.
Monday, June 14, 1965
Sent Merle a letter. Washed clothes. Dorothy came over today. She looks real good, her hand is better.
Tuesday, June 15, 1965
Did my ironing and wash again today. Ike came over with a qt. of nice strawberries. I mopped kitchen and bath, was real tired when I got it all done.
Wednesday, June 16, 1965
Dad took some asparagus to sell, got back early. I made short cake for dinner. Orpha talked to me, said she was going after her glasses. I did my ironing.
Thursday, June 17, 1965
Today is winding. I don't feel too good, sometimes I dread to move. Got my hand cream and room deodorant $4.50. Was to Ike's and he gave us papers to bring home.
Friday, June 18, 1965
Orpha, Claudia and babies was here a while this forenoon as they had Father's Day gift for Dad. The babies are growing, Anita is 14 months old and Dennise will be 3 on October 25, 1965.
Saturday, June 19, 1965
Today was my Brother's Birthday, he would of been 82 if he would have lived. Orby sold some asparagus. Had northern beans and drop dumplings, radishes, nut bread, pickles, meat for dinner. Mrs. gave us a box of strawberries and we gave her flowers.
Sunday, June 20, 1965
Sitting around listening to ministers on TV. Orpha went to cemetery then stopped at Ike's and he gave her the papers, so she stopped here a few minutes.
Monday, June 21, 1965
Looks like rain. I did not wash. Orpha came over this afternoon with Brain, Bob's boy. He is a talker and bright. He was little backward at first but got over it, he looks a lot like his Dad. (He still does) Orpha is sweet, I love her so much, good girl.
Tuesday, June 22, 1965
Well, I did my wash had it on line 8:15 am. It looks good and i am glad I got it finished early. Orpha called said she is going to call the other doctor. Dr. Klerk won't do the operation.
Wednesday, June 23, 1965
I did my ironing and cleaned my blinds in front room so after dinner will clean blinds in bedrooms. I feel tired. Turned out to be nice after the little rain. Warner's were here to look at place. I cleaned the two bedrooms.
Thursday, June 24, 1965
I did a wash, the clothes line broke, let my clothes down. I got them taken off the line and fixed the line and put them up again. I hope it don't come down again. Orby is not at home, gone to sell asparagus.
Friday, June 25, 1965
Nice day. I did some wash and washed my table cloth out and washed 3 pair of pants and two shirts and 3 pair of socks. I cleaned all my front room furniture and took cornice down, polished furniture and I am so tired. Ike he brought over papers, gave Dad $2.00 for Father's Day.
Saturday, June 26, 1965
Nice day but chilly. I don't do much work on the Sabbath for it is God's day. Bud and Dad went fishing, did not catch any to bring home. I stayed to Orpha's and we went out for supper. Then around evening Bud and Dad got home, had their supper then we came home watched the Titanic program, it was awful lot of people perished, when ship struck the iceberg. Got in bed 1:30 am Sunday.
Sunday, June 27, 1965
We got up around 6 o'clock and had breakfast. Nice day. Wrote letter to Merle, hot day.
Monday, June 28, 1965
Orby took asparagus to sell and picked beans. He did not feel too good. Went to Dr. goddard but he did not give him medicine, only rubbed some medicine on his tonque. Ike went to Sandy's for a fish supper. (Sandy McLaughlin Zantello)
Tuesday, June 29, 1965
Dad washed 3 windows on outside. I put up 9 pt. asparagus and fr ooze 2 qts. beans. We are going to have for dinner our first new beans. It is cooler to day. Bud came after the trailer after dinner. Sprinkled a little. Our asparagus about ended.
Wednesday, June 30, 1965
It is cool today. I put up a few pts. of asparagus, had beans, meat, pickles, potatoes for dinner. Edith and Blanche was here this afternoon also Ike came a while and Bud brought home the trailer he borrowed. Dad gave Blanche a bunch of asparagus.
Tuesday, June 1, 1965
Today is my Silva, Sister-in-law's Birthday. She would have been 85 years old.
Orby is gone to Otsego. I will have short cake for dinner, the first we have had.
Wednesday, June 2, 1965
Dad has 35 lbs. of asparagus to sell, it is rainy today.
Thursday, June 3, 1965
Went to Orpha's after dinner and she fixed my hair and it looks good. Then Orby came after me, had a nice visit. Got my order from Aldens, I got 5 panties and goods for 2 dresses.
Friday, June 4, 1965
Orby went to Bud's to get our grass mower to take to Sears to see about having it fixed. I did a small wash.
Saturday, June 5, 1965
Well, Orby took asparagus to Kalamazoo to sell. One woman took 16 lb. Rosie and Gerry came over for a short visit, Rosie feels some better. (Rosie and Gerry McLaughlin)
Sunday, June 6, 1965
We went to see Blanche and Edith but they were not at home so we drove over to Ester's and she was gone. Then we drove past Ike's and had a nice visit with him.
Monday, June 7, 1965
I have started to make me a dress, the material is nice, hope I can get a good fit. This after noon White's and Gilbert's wife stopped, they were on their way to Mr. White's sister. Mrs. John Lewis at Parchment. (I think the White's are Letha's family, ?)
Tuesday, June 8, 1965
I did a big wash and had a very nice day. The clothes dried real quick.
Wednesday, June 9, 1965
I am making me an apron. Ike brought over some papers. Our mower is not fixed so grass is getting pretty high.
Thursday, June 10, 1965
Orpha came, got me and we all had a good time. Orpha went to the doctor and I stayed to Orpha's with Rosemary and Claudia. We had dinner to a drive in. Sharon graduates tonight. I am not going. I don't feel too good. Sent the minister, John Tomlonson $5.00 plus $1.00.
Friday, June 11, 1965
I finished my apron and am tired, sewing makes me so tired but I like to sew. Got our mower and Orby said it runs better then when new. Wrote Merle a letter but too late to send it.
Saturday, June 12, 1965
Dad took some asparagus to sell today, talked to Mrs. Dennis also Orpha, she said she was going back to bed as she did not feel too good.
Sunday, June 13, 1965
Stayed home all day, a couple and baby was here to look at place. Their name was Jerry DeYoung, they like this place. Got letter from Barbara, they are going to Arizona coming home the 28th of June.
Monday, June 14, 1965
Sent Merle a letter. Washed clothes. Dorothy came over today. She looks real good, her hand is better.
Tuesday, June 15, 1965
Did my ironing and wash again today. Ike came over with a qt. of nice strawberries. I mopped kitchen and bath, was real tired when I got it all done.
Wednesday, June 16, 1965
Dad took some asparagus to sell, got back early. I made short cake for dinner. Orpha talked to me, said she was going after her glasses. I did my ironing.
Thursday, June 17, 1965
Today is winding. I don't feel too good, sometimes I dread to move. Got my hand cream and room deodorant $4.50. Was to Ike's and he gave us papers to bring home.
Friday, June 18, 1965
Orpha, Claudia and babies was here a while this forenoon as they had Father's Day gift for Dad. The babies are growing, Anita is 14 months old and Dennise will be 3 on October 25, 1965.
Saturday, June 19, 1965
Today was my Brother's Birthday, he would of been 82 if he would have lived. Orby sold some asparagus. Had northern beans and drop dumplings, radishes, nut bread, pickles, meat for dinner. Mrs. gave us a box of strawberries and we gave her flowers.
Sunday, June 20, 1965
Sitting around listening to ministers on TV. Orpha went to cemetery then stopped at Ike's and he gave her the papers, so she stopped here a few minutes.
Monday, June 21, 1965
Looks like rain. I did not wash. Orpha came over this afternoon with Brain, Bob's boy. He is a talker and bright. He was little backward at first but got over it, he looks a lot like his Dad. (He still does) Orpha is sweet, I love her so much, good girl.
Tuesday, June 22, 1965
Well, I did my wash had it on line 8:15 am. It looks good and i am glad I got it finished early. Orpha called said she is going to call the other doctor. Dr. Klerk won't do the operation.
Wednesday, June 23, 1965
I did my ironing and cleaned my blinds in front room so after dinner will clean blinds in bedrooms. I feel tired. Turned out to be nice after the little rain. Warner's were here to look at place. I cleaned the two bedrooms.
Thursday, June 24, 1965
I did a wash, the clothes line broke, let my clothes down. I got them taken off the line and fixed the line and put them up again. I hope it don't come down again. Orby is not at home, gone to sell asparagus.
Friday, June 25, 1965
Nice day. I did some wash and washed my table cloth out and washed 3 pair of pants and two shirts and 3 pair of socks. I cleaned all my front room furniture and took cornice down, polished furniture and I am so tired. Ike he brought over papers, gave Dad $2.00 for Father's Day.
Saturday, June 26, 1965
Nice day but chilly. I don't do much work on the Sabbath for it is God's day. Bud and Dad went fishing, did not catch any to bring home. I stayed to Orpha's and we went out for supper. Then around evening Bud and Dad got home, had their supper then we came home watched the Titanic program, it was awful lot of people perished, when ship struck the iceberg. Got in bed 1:30 am Sunday.
Sunday, June 27, 1965
We got up around 6 o'clock and had breakfast. Nice day. Wrote letter to Merle, hot day.
Monday, June 28, 1965
Orby took asparagus to sell and picked beans. He did not feel too good. Went to Dr. goddard but he did not give him medicine, only rubbed some medicine on his tonque. Ike went to Sandy's for a fish supper. (Sandy McLaughlin Zantello)
Tuesday, June 29, 1965
Dad washed 3 windows on outside. I put up 9 pt. asparagus and fr ooze 2 qts. beans. We are going to have for dinner our first new beans. It is cooler to day. Bud came after the trailer after dinner. Sprinkled a little. Our asparagus about ended.
Wednesday, June 30, 1965
It is cool today. I put up a few pts. of asparagus, had beans, meat, pickles, potatoes for dinner. Edith and Blanche was here this afternoon also Ike came a while and Bud brought home the trailer he borrowed. Dad gave Blanche a bunch of asparagus.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
May 1965
Saturday, May 1, 1965
Did some cleaning. Dad mopped kitchen and bath. I cleaned the register. It is cloudy today. Bud and Claudia came out for the grape vines.
Sunday, May 2, 1965
We went to the Brethren Church, enjoyed ourselves, came home, got dinner then Bud and Orpha came over and took a long ride over to some lake where he was looking to put his pontoon. Had a nice day. Bud and Orpha stayed for lunch.
Monday, May 3, 1965
Dad went to sell some asparagus, just got back.
Tuesday, May 4, 1965
Sent for some vitamins to Nature Center, Mass $14.14.
Wednesday, May 5, 1965
Put some sheets in bleach. Ike came over, Dad took some asparagus to sell.
Thursday, May 6, 1965
I washed some sheets. Mrs. Bastain was over when I was putting out my wash. She seems nice but has never been in my house, I've been at her house 3 times. I called Bud last night for them to keep paper of taxes for me. I showed her my crochet work, she did not stay too long.
Friday, May 7, 1965
Dorothy and Rosie goes to Ann Arbor today. Ike takes them. They won't stay. Dad is putting out flowers north of garage, will have a mess of dandelions today for dinner. Bastain got new riding mower. I washed my two rugs, got Mother's day card from Dorothy and Butch.
Saturday, May 8, 1965
I got a nice tablecloth from Merle's in card also a nice handkerchief from Joyce and card. Got card from Dorothy and Butch. I mopped breezeway, washed and ironed. I am tired out.
Sunday, May 9, 1965
Mother's Day. Orpha and Bud was here a short time, brought me a lovely large Mother's day card and some cosmetics. I love them all, then after dinner we drove to South Bend to Elmer and Barbara, they was not at home. Then we drove to Dowagiac to see Peg and Roy, visited there a while, then on way home stopped to Blanches and they were gone, had a lovely drive.
Monday, May 10, 1965
I washed my blue housecoat and did my black slip. Dad is out picking his asparagus. I think Dennis' got home yesterday. Ike gave me $2.00 for Mother's day.
Tuesday, May 11, 1965
Mrs. Dennis called. I am washing, Dad is cultivating corn. Dorothea went back to Florida. Daniel Boone, Death Valley Days and Red Skelton is good.
Wednesday, May 12, 1965
I went to Rosie's and had a nice visit. Then stopped t Ike's a few minutes. Saw Sharon, she Graduates this year. (From Otsego High School) Dad went and sold 32 lb. of asparagus. Mrs. Dennis called, said she had been cleaning. Ike gave us some Macintosh apples.
Thursday, May 13, 1965
I did some wash and ironing, my head aches. It is somewhat chilly, will soon start supper.
Friday, May 14, 1965
We had an early dinner, then drove over to see Dennis' and they got home the 9th of May. They look pretty good. There was a man there to fix their TV. We did not stay too long.
Saturday, May 15, 1965
Well Dad went to sell his asparagus to Kalamazoo. I called orpha, she don't feel too good. She said the man that sold that pink shuttered house was one cutting grass for Mrs. Parker.
Sunday, May 16, 1965
Sermons on TV.
Monday, May 17, 1965
Orpha was over, we had dinner and a good time. I always do for I love my dear children beyond works.
Tuesday, May 18, 1965
I did my wash and washed colored clothes. I cut 2 dresses and made smaller also I fixed a sleeveless dress. I fixed pockets and made it shorter.
Wednesday, May 19, 1965
Bud brought mower home, had it down to shop for an old man to fix. I set coffee and glazed donuts for him bu the took the coffee but not the donuts. Ike was also here, brought the papers. Dad gave him a bunch of asparagus also sent Dorothy a bunch. We gave Bud some too. bud said Mrs. Parker was at home.
Thursday, May 20, 1965
It is nice. Sun shinny day and i cleaned my front room. changed furniture around. Dad is mowing the yard. Sold 5 lbs. asparagus at house this side of Indian Camp.
Friday, May 21, 1965
Dad stopped at bud's and he said he was not too good, his back hurt also my back hurts. I did too much work today. Cleaned the refrigerator and washed cupboard doors beside cleaning the floors.
Saturday, May 22, 1965
I sent an order for a dress at Lane Bryant. My order was $12.36. I am going to Orpha's for a shot time this morning. Well I stayed longer than I thought. We had lunch for dinner and stayed quite a while after dinner. Dennis came over to help bud spade in flower bed. Then we went to Ike's after just went straight on the main road. We bought a jar of yellow mums at Plainwell.
Sunday, May 23, 1965
Rained from 9 o'clock to 1 o'clock pm. and verey thing looks nice. Sunday night Mr. and Mrs. Warner was here.
Monday, May 24, 1965
Orpha and Rosemary was here and she took us to see the marker she bought for her baby's grave. (Arlene Joyce Gimbel, at Mountain Home Cemetery)
Tuesday, May 25, 1965
I did a wash and it dried so I also did an ironing. Orpha was here at noon with Dennise, did not stay long. (Dennise Westra, Claudia's oldest daughter)
Wednesday, May 26, 1965
Well, I had in on last night and she did not do too much. (Our Private World)
Thursday, May 27, 1965
I dried my spread, then Dad's, made it narrower as he was tearing it so was the bed leg when moved. He never watched moving it so the spread got under it as the spread was quite old.
Friday, May 28, 1965
9 o'clock, Channel 3 and 6, Our Private World, Letha. We bought a nice yellow mum plant for Grandpa's grave. (She is referring to John Fouts, Orby's Father, he is buried at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego, Michigan.)
Saturday, May 29, 1965
Went to the store bought a nice flower for daisy's grave also for Grandpa put some flowers on Orpha's baby's grave. Stopped at Ike's. Rosie and Gerry was there had quite a nice visit.
Sunday, May 30, 1965
Look for Dennis' today. Well, they came early and we sure had a good time, after dinner we went to Otsego Cemetery and it was all decorated up nice.
Monday, May 31, 1965
Well, Monday Orby took some asparagus to Kalamazoo and sold it. I thought it would be hard to get rid of but it wasn't.
Did some cleaning. Dad mopped kitchen and bath. I cleaned the register. It is cloudy today. Bud and Claudia came out for the grape vines.
Sunday, May 2, 1965
We went to the Brethren Church, enjoyed ourselves, came home, got dinner then Bud and Orpha came over and took a long ride over to some lake where he was looking to put his pontoon. Had a nice day. Bud and Orpha stayed for lunch.
Monday, May 3, 1965
Dad went to sell some asparagus, just got back.
Tuesday, May 4, 1965
Sent for some vitamins to Nature Center, Mass $14.14.
Wednesday, May 5, 1965
Put some sheets in bleach. Ike came over, Dad took some asparagus to sell.
Thursday, May 6, 1965
I washed some sheets. Mrs. Bastain was over when I was putting out my wash. She seems nice but has never been in my house, I've been at her house 3 times. I called Bud last night for them to keep paper of taxes for me. I showed her my crochet work, she did not stay too long.
Friday, May 7, 1965
Dorothy and Rosie goes to Ann Arbor today. Ike takes them. They won't stay. Dad is putting out flowers north of garage, will have a mess of dandelions today for dinner. Bastain got new riding mower. I washed my two rugs, got Mother's day card from Dorothy and Butch.
Saturday, May 8, 1965
I got a nice tablecloth from Merle's in card also a nice handkerchief from Joyce and card. Got card from Dorothy and Butch. I mopped breezeway, washed and ironed. I am tired out.
Sunday, May 9, 1965
Mother's Day. Orpha and Bud was here a short time, brought me a lovely large Mother's day card and some cosmetics. I love them all, then after dinner we drove to South Bend to Elmer and Barbara, they was not at home. Then we drove to Dowagiac to see Peg and Roy, visited there a while, then on way home stopped to Blanches and they were gone, had a lovely drive.
Monday, May 10, 1965
I washed my blue housecoat and did my black slip. Dad is out picking his asparagus. I think Dennis' got home yesterday. Ike gave me $2.00 for Mother's day.
Tuesday, May 11, 1965
Mrs. Dennis called. I am washing, Dad is cultivating corn. Dorothea went back to Florida. Daniel Boone, Death Valley Days and Red Skelton is good.
Wednesday, May 12, 1965
I went to Rosie's and had a nice visit. Then stopped t Ike's a few minutes. Saw Sharon, she Graduates this year. (From Otsego High School) Dad went and sold 32 lb. of asparagus. Mrs. Dennis called, said she had been cleaning. Ike gave us some Macintosh apples.
Thursday, May 13, 1965
I did some wash and ironing, my head aches. It is somewhat chilly, will soon start supper.
Friday, May 14, 1965
We had an early dinner, then drove over to see Dennis' and they got home the 9th of May. They look pretty good. There was a man there to fix their TV. We did not stay too long.
Saturday, May 15, 1965
Well Dad went to sell his asparagus to Kalamazoo. I called orpha, she don't feel too good. She said the man that sold that pink shuttered house was one cutting grass for Mrs. Parker.
Sunday, May 16, 1965
Sermons on TV.
Monday, May 17, 1965
Orpha was over, we had dinner and a good time. I always do for I love my dear children beyond works.
Tuesday, May 18, 1965
I did my wash and washed colored clothes. I cut 2 dresses and made smaller also I fixed a sleeveless dress. I fixed pockets and made it shorter.
Wednesday, May 19, 1965
Bud brought mower home, had it down to shop for an old man to fix. I set coffee and glazed donuts for him bu the took the coffee but not the donuts. Ike was also here, brought the papers. Dad gave him a bunch of asparagus also sent Dorothy a bunch. We gave Bud some too. bud said Mrs. Parker was at home.
Thursday, May 20, 1965
It is nice. Sun shinny day and i cleaned my front room. changed furniture around. Dad is mowing the yard. Sold 5 lbs. asparagus at house this side of Indian Camp.
Friday, May 21, 1965
Dad stopped at bud's and he said he was not too good, his back hurt also my back hurts. I did too much work today. Cleaned the refrigerator and washed cupboard doors beside cleaning the floors.
Saturday, May 22, 1965
I sent an order for a dress at Lane Bryant. My order was $12.36. I am going to Orpha's for a shot time this morning. Well I stayed longer than I thought. We had lunch for dinner and stayed quite a while after dinner. Dennis came over to help bud spade in flower bed. Then we went to Ike's after just went straight on the main road. We bought a jar of yellow mums at Plainwell.
Sunday, May 23, 1965
Rained from 9 o'clock to 1 o'clock pm. and verey thing looks nice. Sunday night Mr. and Mrs. Warner was here.
Monday, May 24, 1965
Orpha and Rosemary was here and she took us to see the marker she bought for her baby's grave. (Arlene Joyce Gimbel, at Mountain Home Cemetery)
Tuesday, May 25, 1965
I did a wash and it dried so I also did an ironing. Orpha was here at noon with Dennise, did not stay long. (Dennise Westra, Claudia's oldest daughter)
Wednesday, May 26, 1965
Well, I had in on last night and she did not do too much. (Our Private World)
Thursday, May 27, 1965
I dried my spread, then Dad's, made it narrower as he was tearing it so was the bed leg when moved. He never watched moving it so the spread got under it as the spread was quite old.
Friday, May 28, 1965
9 o'clock, Channel 3 and 6, Our Private World, Letha. We bought a nice yellow mum plant for Grandpa's grave. (She is referring to John Fouts, Orby's Father, he is buried at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego, Michigan.)
Saturday, May 29, 1965
Went to the store bought a nice flower for daisy's grave also for Grandpa put some flowers on Orpha's baby's grave. Stopped at Ike's. Rosie and Gerry was there had quite a nice visit.
Sunday, May 30, 1965
Look for Dennis' today. Well, they came early and we sure had a good time, after dinner we went to Otsego Cemetery and it was all decorated up nice.
Monday, May 31, 1965
Well, Monday Orby took some asparagus to Kalamazoo and sold it. I thought it would be hard to get rid of but it wasn't.
April 1965
Vinegar in iron. If you have hard water put 1/2 teaspoon of vinegar in iron as you fill it and it will prevent it from clogging and does no harm to clothes.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Myers, RR2, Box 185, Fairmount, Ind.
Mrs. Arthur G. White, 644 W. Main St., Lot 81, Mesa, Ariz. 85201
Mrs. Robert Giles, 429 Chapman, Phoenix Arizona
Earl Newman, Bertha RR5 112, Peru Indiana
Dennis Ernest, 4500 Ft. Lauderdale, Ravenwood Road, Florida.
Roy Newman, 5260 Harrison, Peru Ind.
Thursday, April 1, 1965
It is snowing today. I have an ironing to do. I have my afghan all pieced but now I intend to go over all seams with embroidery thread. Some one had an accident in front of Summer's, Dad April fooled me.
Friday, April 2, 1965
My sister's birthday. (Lydia) Sewed all seams on the quilted afghan. Nice day. Dad mopped kitchen. I had pancakes for dinner. Vacuumed the rooms. Mr. Elmer Hardy died today, will be buried at Marcellus.
Saturday, April 3, 1965
Well, we had a very nice day and after dinner we went to Pete and Effie's and Pet looks a lot better and Effie too. We also saw Donald, Effie's son. He has a new car, lavender Chevy. Effie gave me enough material to make me a dress. She gave it to me to line my pieced Afghan but I think I will make a dress.
Sunday, April 4, 1965
I cleaned all my blinds, it is a job. Still nice day.
Monday, April 5, 1965
I have my afghan all pieced no I want to put a back on it. Put sale sign out in front, got letter from Rosa Myers, she said Daniel joined the Navy.
Tuesday, April 6, 1965
I washed the goods I intend to use the old cloth I bought for a quilt. I have had quite a while but thought I would use it on my afghan. Sent the minister $5.00 today.
Wednesday, April 7, 1965
I finished my afghan today, it looks real nice and started to take the gathers out of my dress. I don't like the pleated or gathered in dresses. I cleaned blinds.
Thursday, April 8, 1965
Sent Mrs. Hardy a sympathy card. Dad went to Kalamazoo.
Friday, April 9, 1965
I did some wash and when it dried I ironed it. I am tried out today.
Saturday, April 10, 1965
We did not do much today. Ike came over with papers and Mrs. Hardy called and we talked with her. She feels pretty bad and gets so lonely.
Sunday, April 11, 1965
Went to Wall Lake with Realtor to look at 2 places at lake for sale. $8,900.00. Came home had dinner then phoned Orpha, and asked if she wanted to go look at the places and we all went and had an awful nice time. Enjoyed every minute. Had supper at Bud's.
Monday, April 12, 1965
I finished my red flowered dress. I took out the gathers and put in pleats.
Tuesday, April 13, 1965
The minister was here today, had a nice visit.
Wednesday, April 14, 1965
I did a wash. Ike was here, had a nice visit.
Thursday, April 15, 1965
My Dad's birthday, born 1834. Orpha and claudia came over, they bought us flowers and cars for Easter. Claudia bought tulips, yellow. Orpha bought Azalea and lovely cards from Orpha, Claudia and Rosemary. Did my ironing, then washed a batch of clothes.
Friday, April 16, 1965
I called Orpha and she and Bud is starting on a vacation. Rosemary will stay at Claudia's. Dad went to store. I washed colored clothes today. I am so lonesome I cried. I hardly know which way to turn.
Saturday, April 17, 1965
Got letter from Merle said Joyce was going to have another baby and they all are glad. Hope she has luck with this one. It is a cold day today, rained a little.
Sunday, April 18, 1965
Was home all day. Bob, Karla and children was here today. Bob gave us $20.00 due us, had a nice visit.
Monday, April 19, 1965
Went to Otsego to see the little evergreen trees Ike set out on Daisy's grave. (They are not there anymore, I don't know what happened to them) The high school girls were raking leaves, we also bought us 2 places for burial, cost $40.00 for both. (Right next to Daisy, Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego, MI) Ike went with us.
Tuesday, April 20, 1965
Went to Orpha's for the day, had a swell time. Ate dinner in Milham Park, she brought me home, we went to Plainwell to get ice cream. We sure had a good time.
Wednesday, April 21, 1965
Today I wrote to Merle, sent some clippings of the tornado of Cooper Center. I called Orpha she is going to clean house today.
Thursday, April 22, 1965
Ike came over with papers, Dad washed window today. I vacuumed floors. Ike and Dad picked up some corn for Ike's squirrels.
Friday, April 23, 1965
We went to store after some groceries.
Saturday, April 24, 1965
Ike came over for dirt to put around Daisy's tombstone. Orpha came for a while, I washed my base boards.
Sunday, April 25, 1965
It is cold, gloomy day. I wanted to go to church but as things turned out we can't go. Rained some out today. 40 degrees.
Monday, April 26, 1965
Still rainy and cold. Sent card to Lane Bryant to tell them I received check for dress, nothing due at this date.
Tuesday, April 27, 1965
I went to Orpha's for the day, had an awful good time. Bought our dinner an ate out. Rosemary was with us, then Orpha brought me home.
Wednesday, April 28, 1965
I ironed today and washed. Ike came over and picked up some corn. Orby planted some garden stuff.
Thursday, April 29, 1965
Orpha came out today and was here for dinner. She is now talking to Claudia over phone. It is a cool day. Wrote a few lines on card to Daniel. Sent $2.00 to Look Magazine in money.
Friday, April 30, 1965
Had our first mess of asparagus for dinner and I made a date roll and did a wash. Then picked out 1 cup of walnut meats.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Myers, RR2, Box 185, Fairmount, Ind.
Mrs. Arthur G. White, 644 W. Main St., Lot 81, Mesa, Ariz. 85201
Mrs. Robert Giles, 429 Chapman, Phoenix Arizona
Earl Newman, Bertha RR5 112, Peru Indiana
Dennis Ernest, 4500 Ft. Lauderdale, Ravenwood Road, Florida.
Roy Newman, 5260 Harrison, Peru Ind.
Thursday, April 1, 1965
It is snowing today. I have an ironing to do. I have my afghan all pieced but now I intend to go over all seams with embroidery thread. Some one had an accident in front of Summer's, Dad April fooled me.
Friday, April 2, 1965
My sister's birthday. (Lydia) Sewed all seams on the quilted afghan. Nice day. Dad mopped kitchen. I had pancakes for dinner. Vacuumed the rooms. Mr. Elmer Hardy died today, will be buried at Marcellus.
Saturday, April 3, 1965
Well, we had a very nice day and after dinner we went to Pete and Effie's and Pet looks a lot better and Effie too. We also saw Donald, Effie's son. He has a new car, lavender Chevy. Effie gave me enough material to make me a dress. She gave it to me to line my pieced Afghan but I think I will make a dress.
Sunday, April 4, 1965
I cleaned all my blinds, it is a job. Still nice day.
Monday, April 5, 1965
I have my afghan all pieced no I want to put a back on it. Put sale sign out in front, got letter from Rosa Myers, she said Daniel joined the Navy.
Tuesday, April 6, 1965
I washed the goods I intend to use the old cloth I bought for a quilt. I have had quite a while but thought I would use it on my afghan. Sent the minister $5.00 today.
Wednesday, April 7, 1965
I finished my afghan today, it looks real nice and started to take the gathers out of my dress. I don't like the pleated or gathered in dresses. I cleaned blinds.
Thursday, April 8, 1965
Sent Mrs. Hardy a sympathy card. Dad went to Kalamazoo.
Friday, April 9, 1965
I did some wash and when it dried I ironed it. I am tried out today.
Saturday, April 10, 1965
We did not do much today. Ike came over with papers and Mrs. Hardy called and we talked with her. She feels pretty bad and gets so lonely.
Sunday, April 11, 1965
Went to Wall Lake with Realtor to look at 2 places at lake for sale. $8,900.00. Came home had dinner then phoned Orpha, and asked if she wanted to go look at the places and we all went and had an awful nice time. Enjoyed every minute. Had supper at Bud's.
Monday, April 12, 1965
I finished my red flowered dress. I took out the gathers and put in pleats.
Tuesday, April 13, 1965
The minister was here today, had a nice visit.
Wednesday, April 14, 1965
I did a wash. Ike was here, had a nice visit.
Thursday, April 15, 1965
My Dad's birthday, born 1834. Orpha and claudia came over, they bought us flowers and cars for Easter. Claudia bought tulips, yellow. Orpha bought Azalea and lovely cards from Orpha, Claudia and Rosemary. Did my ironing, then washed a batch of clothes.
Friday, April 16, 1965
I called Orpha and she and Bud is starting on a vacation. Rosemary will stay at Claudia's. Dad went to store. I washed colored clothes today. I am so lonesome I cried. I hardly know which way to turn.
Saturday, April 17, 1965
Got letter from Merle said Joyce was going to have another baby and they all are glad. Hope she has luck with this one. It is a cold day today, rained a little.
Sunday, April 18, 1965
Was home all day. Bob, Karla and children was here today. Bob gave us $20.00 due us, had a nice visit.
Monday, April 19, 1965
Went to Otsego to see the little evergreen trees Ike set out on Daisy's grave. (They are not there anymore, I don't know what happened to them) The high school girls were raking leaves, we also bought us 2 places for burial, cost $40.00 for both. (Right next to Daisy, Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego, MI) Ike went with us.
Tuesday, April 20, 1965
Went to Orpha's for the day, had a swell time. Ate dinner in Milham Park, she brought me home, we went to Plainwell to get ice cream. We sure had a good time.
Wednesday, April 21, 1965
Today I wrote to Merle, sent some clippings of the tornado of Cooper Center. I called Orpha she is going to clean house today.
Thursday, April 22, 1965
Ike came over with papers, Dad washed window today. I vacuumed floors. Ike and Dad picked up some corn for Ike's squirrels.
Friday, April 23, 1965
We went to store after some groceries.
Saturday, April 24, 1965
Ike came over for dirt to put around Daisy's tombstone. Orpha came for a while, I washed my base boards.
Sunday, April 25, 1965
It is cold, gloomy day. I wanted to go to church but as things turned out we can't go. Rained some out today. 40 degrees.
Monday, April 26, 1965
Still rainy and cold. Sent card to Lane Bryant to tell them I received check for dress, nothing due at this date.
Tuesday, April 27, 1965
I went to Orpha's for the day, had an awful good time. Bought our dinner an ate out. Rosemary was with us, then Orpha brought me home.
Wednesday, April 28, 1965
I ironed today and washed. Ike came over and picked up some corn. Orby planted some garden stuff.
Thursday, April 29, 1965
Orpha came out today and was here for dinner. She is now talking to Claudia over phone. It is a cool day. Wrote a few lines on card to Daniel. Sent $2.00 to Look Magazine in money.
Friday, April 30, 1965
Had our first mess of asparagus for dinner and I made a date roll and did a wash. Then picked out 1 cup of walnut meats.
March 1965
(Rosa is 84 and Orby will be 82 in August 1965)
Monday, March 1, 1965
Today I don't feel too good.
Tuesday, March 2, 1965
Orpha was here a while today. I cooked beans and spinach. I was surprised to see Orpha.
Wednesday, March 3, 1965
Dad went to Kalamazoo to get medicine and groceries. I am at home as usual. I had a tough night from 3 am till morning.
Thursday, March 4, 1965
Went to Orpha's, had a nice dinner and a lovely visit. Got letter from Merle, they are pretty good. He said they took a drive Sunday and went to the Dam, said lots of travel on roads.
Friday, March 5, 1965
Stayed home, did not do much of anything. I want to answer Merle's letter soon. I called Effie, she came home Monday, said Pete was better. I also called Orpha, she is okay. Bud asked Orpha why I didn't stay with her all night.
Saturday, March 6, 1965
We went to Rosie's and Ike's. First we went to Ike's, he and Dorothy went to Kalamazoo. He got home little after 3 but we was then to Rosie's. He told us that Doris, the neighbor visited him.
Sunday, March 7, 1965
Seems like a nice day. Dad is ironing his pants and shirts. I don't feel too good. I have such a sore toe. I wrote Merle a letter yesterday. Went to Orpha's and her and Bud was having trouble. Stopped at store on way home, got lettuce, and mustard.
Monday, March 8, 1965
Sat home all day. It has been nice day. I talked to Orpha, she has an awful cold. I guess Bud has one too. I talked to Claudia first then called Orpha. Wrote 1 letter to Lucille.
Tuesday, March 9, 1965
I did a wash today. I had quite a large wash, 2 big tubs full. Orpha called, she has an awful cold, could hardly talk and she said Bud also had a cold.
Wednesday, March 10, 1965
Orpha is not too good, could hardly talk to me. I ironed clothes today.
Thursday, March 11, 1965
Orpha is some better but got out of bed went for Rosemary and I sure feel it was not good for her.
Friday, March 12, 1965
Don Amechie is on channel 10 tonight. I called up Lebar to see about that place across form Orpha. Dad went to Kalamazoo, sent an order to Lane Bryant $14.05.
Saturday, March 13, 1965
Well today is Sabbath and I am not doing much. Dad took some beef back that wasn't too good. Orpha is better so is Rosemary and I am sure glad. Rosemary got another cold shot. Dorothy is not too good either. She now has a tumor on her leg. Got order from Sears.
Sunday, March 14, 1965
Sat around and listened to God's word on TV and radio. Channel 8 on TV. Kalamazoo on radio.
Monday, March 15, 1965
I mad my gown over that I got from Sears. Orby is going to doctor at Kalamazoo at 5 o'clock. A man just called wanted Orby but he was not at home.
Tuesday, March 16, 1965
Orpha was here a short time. I gave her some candy I made. I crochet a narrow edging for the handkerchief that has Mother on it that Orpha gave me.
Wednesday, March 17, 1965
Talked to Orpha and she and Bud was getting a little rest as she needed it and Bud took Rosemary to school.
Thursday, March 18, 1965
It is still snowing and little colder. I called Orpha and Bud is taking Rosemary to school and Orpha is going over to Claudia's. I hope she don't make herself sick. Wrote Willard about the Tempe house on Don Carlos.
Friday, March 19, 1965
It is still snowing. We are as usual. I fixed one of my aprons.
Saturday, March 20, 1965
It is nice and sun is bright. Spring began today. Got letter from Bessie about the corner house near Mrs. Thomas. The house on Don Carlos.
Sunday, March 21, 1965
Sat around and mended a dress I had, was too large.
Monday, March 22, 1965
Heard Bro Bruder this morning 9:15 am for the first time, he preached from book of Jude. Wrote letter to see about place in Tempe. Orpha was here 2 hours I was so glad. I gave her 2 of my aprons and 3 doilys. I love my dear children. I often think of dear Daisy. She has been gone 16 months, bless her. Dad went to Planwell and Otsego.
Tuesday, March 23, 1965
I made over a night gown from sears. I sew all seams and made longer sleeves, I don't like them too short.
Wednesday, March 24, 1965
I did a wash while Dad shoveled out driveway. I had a big wash. The sun is shinning nice out but it is quite cold. Anita started to walk good today. (Anita Westra, Claudia's daughter) I wrote Bessie.
Thursday, March 25, 1965
Well, I did my ironing and mended the crochet tablecloth today. I called Orpha and she said she just got home form Claudia's and she felt better. Had a nice talk with my darling daughter, I love my children so much.
Friday, March 26, 1965
I cleaned all my three rooms and carpet and dusted, was all tired out when I finished cleaning. I received my 4 books from brethren, Elgin Ill.
Saturday, March 27, 1965
Went to send package to Lane Bryant and stopped to Ike's awhile to visit with him. Then came home, had dinner then went to Orpha's and Orby and Rosemary went and got apples, Delicious and Cortland's.
Sunday, March 27, 1965
Nice day out. Stayed home all day listened to the ministers and they were good.
Monday, March 28, 1965
Orpha was here a while and Orby went to Kalamazoo to get package from Montgomery, it was vitamins, they were not what I ordered so sent them back.
Tuesday, March 29, 1965
Nice day, sun is bright. Stared my afghan I am making in crazy work. I did a wash.
Wednesday, March 30, 1965
It was a nice day. I am still making my peasant afghan. from the goods Effie gave me. I have some ironing to do. Got letter from Mrs. Dennis. Orpha is cleaning house.
Monday, March 1, 1965
Today I don't feel too good.
Tuesday, March 2, 1965
Orpha was here a while today. I cooked beans and spinach. I was surprised to see Orpha.
Wednesday, March 3, 1965
Dad went to Kalamazoo to get medicine and groceries. I am at home as usual. I had a tough night from 3 am till morning.
Thursday, March 4, 1965
Went to Orpha's, had a nice dinner and a lovely visit. Got letter from Merle, they are pretty good. He said they took a drive Sunday and went to the Dam, said lots of travel on roads.
Friday, March 5, 1965
Stayed home, did not do much of anything. I want to answer Merle's letter soon. I called Effie, she came home Monday, said Pete was better. I also called Orpha, she is okay. Bud asked Orpha why I didn't stay with her all night.
Saturday, March 6, 1965
We went to Rosie's and Ike's. First we went to Ike's, he and Dorothy went to Kalamazoo. He got home little after 3 but we was then to Rosie's. He told us that Doris, the neighbor visited him.
Sunday, March 7, 1965
Seems like a nice day. Dad is ironing his pants and shirts. I don't feel too good. I have such a sore toe. I wrote Merle a letter yesterday. Went to Orpha's and her and Bud was having trouble. Stopped at store on way home, got lettuce, and mustard.
Monday, March 8, 1965
Sat home all day. It has been nice day. I talked to Orpha, she has an awful cold. I guess Bud has one too. I talked to Claudia first then called Orpha. Wrote 1 letter to Lucille.
Tuesday, March 9, 1965
I did a wash today. I had quite a large wash, 2 big tubs full. Orpha called, she has an awful cold, could hardly talk and she said Bud also had a cold.
Wednesday, March 10, 1965
Orpha is not too good, could hardly talk to me. I ironed clothes today.
Thursday, March 11, 1965
Orpha is some better but got out of bed went for Rosemary and I sure feel it was not good for her.
Friday, March 12, 1965
Don Amechie is on channel 10 tonight. I called up Lebar to see about that place across form Orpha. Dad went to Kalamazoo, sent an order to Lane Bryant $14.05.
Saturday, March 13, 1965
Well today is Sabbath and I am not doing much. Dad took some beef back that wasn't too good. Orpha is better so is Rosemary and I am sure glad. Rosemary got another cold shot. Dorothy is not too good either. She now has a tumor on her leg. Got order from Sears.
Sunday, March 14, 1965
Sat around and listened to God's word on TV and radio. Channel 8 on TV. Kalamazoo on radio.
Monday, March 15, 1965
I mad my gown over that I got from Sears. Orby is going to doctor at Kalamazoo at 5 o'clock. A man just called wanted Orby but he was not at home.
Tuesday, March 16, 1965
Orpha was here a short time. I gave her some candy I made. I crochet a narrow edging for the handkerchief that has Mother on it that Orpha gave me.
Wednesday, March 17, 1965
Talked to Orpha and she and Bud was getting a little rest as she needed it and Bud took Rosemary to school.
Thursday, March 18, 1965
It is still snowing and little colder. I called Orpha and Bud is taking Rosemary to school and Orpha is going over to Claudia's. I hope she don't make herself sick. Wrote Willard about the Tempe house on Don Carlos.
Friday, March 19, 1965
It is still snowing. We are as usual. I fixed one of my aprons.
Saturday, March 20, 1965
It is nice and sun is bright. Spring began today. Got letter from Bessie about the corner house near Mrs. Thomas. The house on Don Carlos.
Sunday, March 21, 1965
Sat around and mended a dress I had, was too large.
Monday, March 22, 1965
Heard Bro Bruder this morning 9:15 am for the first time, he preached from book of Jude. Wrote letter to see about place in Tempe. Orpha was here 2 hours I was so glad. I gave her 2 of my aprons and 3 doilys. I love my dear children. I often think of dear Daisy. She has been gone 16 months, bless her. Dad went to Planwell and Otsego.
Tuesday, March 23, 1965
I made over a night gown from sears. I sew all seams and made longer sleeves, I don't like them too short.
Wednesday, March 24, 1965
I did a wash while Dad shoveled out driveway. I had a big wash. The sun is shinning nice out but it is quite cold. Anita started to walk good today. (Anita Westra, Claudia's daughter) I wrote Bessie.
Thursday, March 25, 1965
Well, I did my ironing and mended the crochet tablecloth today. I called Orpha and she said she just got home form Claudia's and she felt better. Had a nice talk with my darling daughter, I love my children so much.
Friday, March 26, 1965
I cleaned all my three rooms and carpet and dusted, was all tired out when I finished cleaning. I received my 4 books from brethren, Elgin Ill.
Saturday, March 27, 1965
Went to send package to Lane Bryant and stopped to Ike's awhile to visit with him. Then came home, had dinner then went to Orpha's and Orby and Rosemary went and got apples, Delicious and Cortland's.
Sunday, March 27, 1965
Nice day out. Stayed home all day listened to the ministers and they were good.
Monday, March 28, 1965
Orpha was here a while and Orby went to Kalamazoo to get package from Montgomery, it was vitamins, they were not what I ordered so sent them back.
Tuesday, March 29, 1965
Nice day, sun is bright. Stared my afghan I am making in crazy work. I did a wash.
Wednesday, March 30, 1965
It was a nice day. I am still making my peasant afghan. from the goods Effie gave me. I have some ironing to do. Got letter from Mrs. Dennis. Orpha is cleaning house.
Friday, March 19, 2010
February 1965
(Rosa is 84 and Orby will be 82 in August 1965)
Monday, February 1, 1965
It is snowing, I wrote letter to Bessie. Made pancakes for our dinner.
Tuesday, February 2, 1965
I did two wash loads. It is flaking snow.
Wednesday, February 3, 1965
Orpah called, said Rosemary was better but did not go to school I did my ironing. I had quite a large one. Wrote to Look magazine and cancelled my subscription.
Thursday, February 4, 1965
Today is quite nice. Dad shoveled out driveway. Glad it was done as our minister, Mr. John Tomlonson came for a short visit. We gave him some grapefruit, we bought in Arizona. Ike is feeling some better, said he is keeping his driveway shoveled out.
Friday, February 5, 1965
Sun shinning, nice but quite a lot of wind. I vacuumed my 4 rooms. Dad is thinking of going to Kalamazoo, I may go along, don't know yet. Dad trimmed my toenails. I think my corn is healing.
Saturday, February 6, 1965
Well, we went to Otsego to see Ike. Took him grapefruit and some dates. He gave me some plastic refrigerator dishes and a large coffee can. He looks pretty good. Dad mopped my floor, bless his heart. It nearly kills me to do it.
Sunday, February 7, 1965
Spent 3 hours reading bible and listening to radio preaching. Orpha and Bud came over for a while. The roads are pretty good. I gave Bud a piece of my date nut bread.
Monday, February 8, 1965
I started to clean my bedroom will finish tomorrow, if God's will. Got a letter from Merle and a payment from George Drive, Tempe, AZ.
Tuesday, February 9, 1965
Orpha and Bob came over, Bud is acting up again. I can't see why he can't behave. I hope they get things straightened up. I am starting on cleaning my house,have my bedroom about cleaned.
Wednesday, February 10, 1965
Well, I ironed curtains and helped put them up and sorted out some papers, now I really am gave out. I don't want to move to do another lick till I am plum rested. I have now my bedroom cleaned but it took me 2 1/2 days. Ike came over with a box of candy for my Birthday. A man was here for us to sign papers about a sewer.
Thursday, February 11, 1965
Sat around all day. Orpha came around but said she had her dinner. We just sat down to eat, we had beef stew, bought it had peas, potatoes, gravy and beef.
Friday, February 12, 1965
It started to snow. Dad went to Kalamazoo to exchange vitamins for me. He is going to see Montgomery about a stove they have in the paper for sale. I did a wash today. Dad ordered a cook electric stove from Montgomery $164.00 plus $6.56 tax, freight $5.62. I ordered vitamins from New York. Did not get the stove they did not have it, that's what they said.
Saturday, February 13, 1965
My 84th Birthday. Bud and Orpha came over a while, brought me a Birthday cake and lovely card. Rosemary got me a small plant. I got 12 cards on my birthday, they were all beautiful.
Sunday, February 14, 1965
Claudia's birthday (21) Orpha, Rosemary, Claudia, Dennis and children came today. Orpha and Rosemary had supper with us.
Monday, February 15, 1965
I did a wash and then ironed the wash. I did before Orpha got me some embroidery thread so now I want to finish my dresser scarf, then I will have two nearly a like. I hope I get them done.
Tuesday, February 16, 1965
Dad cleaned the asparagus bed today and piled up some brush. I did not do much, had headache all day. Called Orpha, she still in down hearted.
Wednesday, February 17, 1965
I cleaned the floor in living room. Went to Ike's. Talked to Orpha some better. Montgomery called said they get stove in 2 weeks.
Thursday, February 18, 1965
Dad is out trying to clean up the yard. I have 3 letters to answer today if i can get at it. Mrs. Dennis, Bessie, and Joyce. I wrote to Bessie but did not get Joyce and Dennis' answered.
Friday, February 19, 1965
Well, today Peter Workentine is going to have an operation at the Saint Mary Hospital, Mayo Rochester, Minnesota. I nearly finished the dresser scarf. I've been working. It is nice. Dad went to Kalamazoo and bought new shoes.
Saturday, February 20, 1965
Today seems nice but quite chilly. I finished the dresser scarf, got a letter from my dear son. I always am so glad to hear from my dear children.
Sunday, February 21, 1965
Seems like a nice day but of course a little chilly. I took a bath and feel okay. I hope I don't catch more cold. Seems it is one cold right after the other. Wrote to Dennis' and Joyce and Merle.
Monday, February 22, 1965
Sent 3 letters off. It snowed a little last night. been all day. Did not snow much and it is about all off the road.
Tuesday, February 23, 1965
Had a tough day, did not do much. I started another doily, seems I have to keep doing something with my hands. Got medicine from Food Centers. 3 kind of vitamins, E,C and B.
Wednesday, February 24, 1965
It is snowing this morning. I wrote Effie a letter. Hope Peter is better. It stopped snowing and is nice. I did a wash to day.
Thursday, February 25, 1965
My Mother's Birthday, if living would be 114. She was nearly 30 when I was born. I was born 13th of February. She the 25th of February. It snowed today and snow now in drive way is quite deep. I did my ironing. Bessie called said Pete had another operation Wednesday and was full of cancers. Don't know when he will be home, too bad for Effie. I feel sorry for both of them.
Friday, February 26, 1965
Well, Orby went to doctor at Plainwell today. I sent letter to Effie at the Hospital as I got Pete's card. I sent him back as I failed to put his name on it. We had our drive way cleaned out today, cost $3.00.
Saturday, February 27, 1965
We kept today and i enjoyed reading the bible, which I do at all times, gets plainer
every time I read it. I sent the card to Pete and Effie and expect they will get it Monday.
Sunday, February 28, 1965
It is awful foggy out this morning, can't hardly see the cars on the road.
Monday, February 1, 1965
It is snowing, I wrote letter to Bessie. Made pancakes for our dinner.
Tuesday, February 2, 1965
I did two wash loads. It is flaking snow.
Wednesday, February 3, 1965
Orpah called, said Rosemary was better but did not go to school I did my ironing. I had quite a large one. Wrote to Look magazine and cancelled my subscription.
Thursday, February 4, 1965
Today is quite nice. Dad shoveled out driveway. Glad it was done as our minister, Mr. John Tomlonson came for a short visit. We gave him some grapefruit, we bought in Arizona. Ike is feeling some better, said he is keeping his driveway shoveled out.
Friday, February 5, 1965
Sun shinning, nice but quite a lot of wind. I vacuumed my 4 rooms. Dad is thinking of going to Kalamazoo, I may go along, don't know yet. Dad trimmed my toenails. I think my corn is healing.
Saturday, February 6, 1965
Well, we went to Otsego to see Ike. Took him grapefruit and some dates. He gave me some plastic refrigerator dishes and a large coffee can. He looks pretty good. Dad mopped my floor, bless his heart. It nearly kills me to do it.
Sunday, February 7, 1965
Spent 3 hours reading bible and listening to radio preaching. Orpha and Bud came over for a while. The roads are pretty good. I gave Bud a piece of my date nut bread.
Monday, February 8, 1965
I started to clean my bedroom will finish tomorrow, if God's will. Got a letter from Merle and a payment from George Drive, Tempe, AZ.
Tuesday, February 9, 1965
Orpha and Bob came over, Bud is acting up again. I can't see why he can't behave. I hope they get things straightened up. I am starting on cleaning my house,have my bedroom about cleaned.
Wednesday, February 10, 1965
Well, I ironed curtains and helped put them up and sorted out some papers, now I really am gave out. I don't want to move to do another lick till I am plum rested. I have now my bedroom cleaned but it took me 2 1/2 days. Ike came over with a box of candy for my Birthday. A man was here for us to sign papers about a sewer.
Thursday, February 11, 1965
Sat around all day. Orpha came around but said she had her dinner. We just sat down to eat, we had beef stew, bought it had peas, potatoes, gravy and beef.
Friday, February 12, 1965
It started to snow. Dad went to Kalamazoo to exchange vitamins for me. He is going to see Montgomery about a stove they have in the paper for sale. I did a wash today. Dad ordered a cook electric stove from Montgomery $164.00 plus $6.56 tax, freight $5.62. I ordered vitamins from New York. Did not get the stove they did not have it, that's what they said.
Saturday, February 13, 1965
My 84th Birthday. Bud and Orpha came over a while, brought me a Birthday cake and lovely card. Rosemary got me a small plant. I got 12 cards on my birthday, they were all beautiful.
Sunday, February 14, 1965
Claudia's birthday (21) Orpha, Rosemary, Claudia, Dennis and children came today. Orpha and Rosemary had supper with us.
Monday, February 15, 1965
I did a wash and then ironed the wash. I did before Orpha got me some embroidery thread so now I want to finish my dresser scarf, then I will have two nearly a like. I hope I get them done.
Tuesday, February 16, 1965
Dad cleaned the asparagus bed today and piled up some brush. I did not do much, had headache all day. Called Orpha, she still in down hearted.
Wednesday, February 17, 1965
I cleaned the floor in living room. Went to Ike's. Talked to Orpha some better. Montgomery called said they get stove in 2 weeks.
Thursday, February 18, 1965
Dad is out trying to clean up the yard. I have 3 letters to answer today if i can get at it. Mrs. Dennis, Bessie, and Joyce. I wrote to Bessie but did not get Joyce and Dennis' answered.
Friday, February 19, 1965
Well, today Peter Workentine is going to have an operation at the Saint Mary Hospital, Mayo Rochester, Minnesota. I nearly finished the dresser scarf. I've been working. It is nice. Dad went to Kalamazoo and bought new shoes.
Saturday, February 20, 1965
Today seems nice but quite chilly. I finished the dresser scarf, got a letter from my dear son. I always am so glad to hear from my dear children.
Sunday, February 21, 1965
Seems like a nice day but of course a little chilly. I took a bath and feel okay. I hope I don't catch more cold. Seems it is one cold right after the other. Wrote to Dennis' and Joyce and Merle.
Monday, February 22, 1965
Sent 3 letters off. It snowed a little last night. been all day. Did not snow much and it is about all off the road.
Tuesday, February 23, 1965
Had a tough day, did not do much. I started another doily, seems I have to keep doing something with my hands. Got medicine from Food Centers. 3 kind of vitamins, E,C and B.
Wednesday, February 24, 1965
It is snowing this morning. I wrote Effie a letter. Hope Peter is better. It stopped snowing and is nice. I did a wash to day.
Thursday, February 25, 1965
My Mother's Birthday, if living would be 114. She was nearly 30 when I was born. I was born 13th of February. She the 25th of February. It snowed today and snow now in drive way is quite deep. I did my ironing. Bessie called said Pete had another operation Wednesday and was full of cancers. Don't know when he will be home, too bad for Effie. I feel sorry for both of them.
Friday, February 26, 1965
Well, Orby went to doctor at Plainwell today. I sent letter to Effie at the Hospital as I got Pete's card. I sent him back as I failed to put his name on it. We had our drive way cleaned out today, cost $3.00.
Saturday, February 27, 1965
We kept today and i enjoyed reading the bible, which I do at all times, gets plainer
every time I read it. I sent the card to Pete and Effie and expect they will get it Monday.
Sunday, February 28, 1965
It is awful foggy out this morning, can't hardly see the cars on the road.
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