This letter from Rosa Dell Hann Fouts to Orpha, Bud, Bob, Claudia and Rosemary was in with the letters that Orpha saved that her son Bob wrote to her and his Dad during the time he was in the army. If you would like to read his letters, please visit http://pocofish2.blogspot.com/
Mesa Arizona
Dear Orpha, Bud, Bob, Claudia and Rosemary,
I hope this reaches you before Bob leaves. I sure would of loved to have seen him, in fact I think I am a little home sick.
I love the weather here but don't like it as it is so far from all you children.
We are about as usual.
Wish it was so you could come here while we are here.
We was to Glady's last Sunday. Willards was with us, we had a very nice visit. She wanted to get us some dinner but there were 7 of us but she made coffee and we had cake. Swell coffee to as yo know I broke my stem in mine (coffee percolator) before we left and have not bought any, so we make instant coffee, but I like perked the best.
If nothing happens we are leaving Saturday the 8th of December for California.
So if you answer right back return mail, I may not get it but air mail is I think just 1 day ahead of other mail.
You did not say when Bob was leaving for California, we are going to be around San Bernadino, that's where Uncle Henry Bowman lives.
Tell Bud, wages here are not so high but one don't use much fuel and no heavy clothes.
Did Rosemary know Bob?
Oh Orpha, I have very little paper. I forgot to get a tablet and my, I sure write a lot.
Yes, Orpha, I will be praying and praying and please, Orpha, you and bud don't get sick over Bob leaving. I feel he will be safe. I have faith and faith is what counts. The Lord can take care of us better than we can, so we must trust in him.
I too, saw where they are talking peace, I believe we will have it as I think the Russians are beginning to think if they don't do something pretty soon, we will be obliged to use the atom bomb and they don't want their soil all blowed up.
What is Claudia doing? Is she getting ready for Christmas entertainment at school?
You know I told you we went to Gladis and Willard went a long, well we got us a few small cactus and we was not supposed to get them. Then we did not hardily know how to get rid of them but we did. You are not supposed to get them. They are government property but we did not see where it was posted. Well, we have learned better. Gladys told us.
Well Orpha, I want to say so much that probably I won't say anything.
I got a letter from Mrs. Hardy and they are planning on going to Florida.
Dad likes it here a lot better than I do or at least he says so.
I wrote Merle and Joyce both a letter, I hope they have it now.
My it seems months since I saw you children.
We are on a very busy road, if I wasn't I would die from lonely.
Well, I'll be good but if I get too lonely, I will come home, cold, snow, rain or shine. It won't make any difference.
Take good care of yourselves and don't worry too much about Bob and us. We will all be fine and all be home safe and sound someday.
Lots of love to Orpha, bud and the Sweet Children.
Kisses to all and take care of yourselves.
Mother and Dad.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Women that behave seldom make history.
March 24, 2010 5:46 pm.
Thank you to everyone that will be taking the time to read this blog.
You know someone once said "Women that behave seldom make history". My Grandma Fouts certainly did not follow any one's path. She was a good woman that did not behave as others in her generation did, as pretty much all the strong women in my family. I'm proud of them all.
My Grandparents probably had only a 6th or 8th grade education, they managed to maintain an above average life style by working hard, saving, flipping homes - selling them on land contracts earning interest. I think at one time they may have had 6 homes, maybe more. They also made money raising and selling cows, butter, chickens, eggs, corn, asparagus, raspberries, cherries, cucumbers, sweetcorn, flowers, rabbits and who knows what else.
Yet, they lived good, they never went without. They had nice clothes, nice cars, beautiful homes, televisions, modern appliances, and good food. They were also caring and sharing people.
They were members of the Church of the Brethren, baptised there, but they just really really believed in God. Period.
I didn't know when I started this blog, that I would find myself saying hello and then sadly goodbye again to Grandma, Grandpa, as well as my Mother, Father, Brother, Sister, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.
I want to invite anyone that has questions to contact me, this is "our" family and I have old photos and other information you may be interested in sharing. So please contact me at Pocofish@aol.com.
I also have the "Gimbel Family Tree" in Ancestry.com as with any of this, you are welcome to check it out and use the information that you need. I will continue to update and add, I just made a major correction this morning, so I am learning constantly and value input from others. I will also be adding more photos, soon.
Thank you again.
Rosemary Gimbel King
Orpha and Bud's Daughter, Rosa and Orby's Granddaugher and Hazel and Otto's Granddaughter.
Thank you to everyone that will be taking the time to read this blog.
You know someone once said "Women that behave seldom make history". My Grandma Fouts certainly did not follow any one's path. She was a good woman that did not behave as others in her generation did, as pretty much all the strong women in my family. I'm proud of them all.
My Grandparents probably had only a 6th or 8th grade education, they managed to maintain an above average life style by working hard, saving, flipping homes - selling them on land contracts earning interest. I think at one time they may have had 6 homes, maybe more. They also made money raising and selling cows, butter, chickens, eggs, corn, asparagus, raspberries, cherries, cucumbers, sweetcorn, flowers, rabbits and who knows what else.
Yet, they lived good, they never went without. They had nice clothes, nice cars, beautiful homes, televisions, modern appliances, and good food. They were also caring and sharing people.
They were members of the Church of the Brethren, baptised there, but they just really really believed in God. Period.
I didn't know when I started this blog, that I would find myself saying hello and then sadly goodbye again to Grandma, Grandpa, as well as my Mother, Father, Brother, Sister, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.
I want to invite anyone that has questions to contact me, this is "our" family and I have old photos and other information you may be interested in sharing. So please contact me at Pocofish@aol.com.
I also have the "Gimbel Family Tree" in Ancestry.com as with any of this, you are welcome to check it out and use the information that you need. I will continue to update and add, I just made a major correction this morning, so I am learning constantly and value input from others. I will also be adding more photos, soon.
Thank you again.
Rosemary Gimbel King
Orpha and Bud's Daughter, Rosa and Orby's Granddaugher and Hazel and Otto's Granddaughter.
November 1966
Tuesday, November 1, 1966
It flaked a little snow this morning. I mopped my kitchen. I am dizzy but the floor was so dirty.
Wednesday, November 2, 1966
I was sick. Orpha came over and was with me 4 hours, she is sick herself but Orby called her also Bud and you know she was sick herself but came and would not eat any dinner. They brought our tractor and snow plow over tonight, cost $5.00 to get fixed.
Thursday, November 3, 1966
It snowed last night, I don't know how deep as Dad has not got out. I feel some better but awful dizzy yet. Sent letter to Merle and Letha.
Friday, November 4, 1966
I sent letter to Lane Bryant today. Dad shoveled snow out of driveway. Then went to big store in Kalamazoo.
Saturday, November 5, 1966
It is flaking a little snow. I am still dizzy. We will have chicken and sweet potatoes for dinner. Mrs. Dennis called. She is not too good. Ernest better. Orpha called, she was mad, I don't know why. Snow is going away some.
Sunday, November 6, 1966
Wrote letter to Mrs. Charles Isabell Carlson at 2345 E. Main, Mesa Arizona. I had Rex of Ohio on at 8 o'clock, his sermon was good. They had Communion today. Orpha and Rosemary was here a while today. Orby went to Ike's and got papers. Dorothy and Ken and Butch was here a while.
Monday, November 7, 1966
I cleaned my blinds, did not do much. Orby wanted me to cut on pie when we had apple sauce, plums, pears open and I would not. Then he said we never have anything to eat. We also had irish potatoes and sweet potatoes besides pickles, beets and what goes every day with a meal.
Tuesday, November 8, 1966
Today is Election Day. Dad voted, I stayed at home. Orpha called, she said Rosemary was in school. Snow is gone and am I glad. Dad went to Kalamazoo for groceries.
Wednesday, November 9, 1966
It is raining some. Well, election is over maybe now we can hear other programs besides election. (Even back then..) I had meat, hominy, kraut, pears and cookies.
Thursday, November 10, 1966
It is raining. Wrote Willard a letter about Carlson at Mesa to see them, as they are back 2 months on payment on house on Miller Road. Carlson paid 2 months, October and November.
Friday, November 11, 1966
I vacuumed the house. Did not do too much but it is not too nice out , looks like rain or snow.
Saturday, November 12, 1966
Sat around all day, my eye was blood shot. So I did not do much.
Sunday, November 13, 1966
I did a wash, hung 2 sheets out doors as it was real nice, the rest in basement. Mrs. Hardy called and I was in bathtube but Dad told her I would call tomorrow.
Monday, November 14, 1966
I did another wash, hung 2 sheets out as I know they would dry as it is nice. Dad went ot Otsego to get Ike's shoe, last as my shoes need resoling. Orpha called said Laura and Leon from Grand Rapids was there for dinner. Called Mrs. Hardy. She is not too good, we talked quite a long time. Got letter from Lane Bryant and Merle.
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(And this is where we say "Good bye" this is the last of her entries...Thank you Grandma, you were one heck of a woman!
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It flaked a little snow this morning. I mopped my kitchen. I am dizzy but the floor was so dirty.
Wednesday, November 2, 1966
I was sick. Orpha came over and was with me 4 hours, she is sick herself but Orby called her also Bud and you know she was sick herself but came and would not eat any dinner. They brought our tractor and snow plow over tonight, cost $5.00 to get fixed.
Thursday, November 3, 1966
It snowed last night, I don't know how deep as Dad has not got out. I feel some better but awful dizzy yet. Sent letter to Merle and Letha.
Friday, November 4, 1966
I sent letter to Lane Bryant today. Dad shoveled snow out of driveway. Then went to big store in Kalamazoo.
Saturday, November 5, 1966
It is flaking a little snow. I am still dizzy. We will have chicken and sweet potatoes for dinner. Mrs. Dennis called. She is not too good. Ernest better. Orpha called, she was mad, I don't know why. Snow is going away some.
Sunday, November 6, 1966
Wrote letter to Mrs. Charles Isabell Carlson at 2345 E. Main, Mesa Arizona. I had Rex of Ohio on at 8 o'clock, his sermon was good. They had Communion today. Orpha and Rosemary was here a while today. Orby went to Ike's and got papers. Dorothy and Ken and Butch was here a while.
Monday, November 7, 1966
I cleaned my blinds, did not do much. Orby wanted me to cut on pie when we had apple sauce, plums, pears open and I would not. Then he said we never have anything to eat. We also had irish potatoes and sweet potatoes besides pickles, beets and what goes every day with a meal.
Tuesday, November 8, 1966
Today is Election Day. Dad voted, I stayed at home. Orpha called, she said Rosemary was in school. Snow is gone and am I glad. Dad went to Kalamazoo for groceries.
Wednesday, November 9, 1966
It is raining some. Well, election is over maybe now we can hear other programs besides election. (Even back then..) I had meat, hominy, kraut, pears and cookies.
Thursday, November 10, 1966
It is raining. Wrote Willard a letter about Carlson at Mesa to see them, as they are back 2 months on payment on house on Miller Road. Carlson paid 2 months, October and November.
Friday, November 11, 1966
I vacuumed the house. Did not do too much but it is not too nice out , looks like rain or snow.
Saturday, November 12, 1966
Sat around all day, my eye was blood shot. So I did not do much.
Sunday, November 13, 1966
I did a wash, hung 2 sheets out doors as it was real nice, the rest in basement. Mrs. Hardy called and I was in bathtube but Dad told her I would call tomorrow.
Monday, November 14, 1966
I did another wash, hung 2 sheets out as I know they would dry as it is nice. Dad went ot Otsego to get Ike's shoe, last as my shoes need resoling. Orpha called said Laura and Leon from Grand Rapids was there for dinner. Called Mrs. Hardy. She is not too good, we talked quite a long time. Got letter from Lane Bryant and Merle.
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(And this is where we say "Good bye" this is the last of her entries...Thank you Grandma, you were one heck of a woman!
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October 1966
Saturday, October 1, 1966
Today I don't do much work as one of God's 10 commandments tell us to do no labor for the 7th day of week is for God and we should keep it Holy.
Sunday, October 2, 1966
Men drill din wheat and we went to South Bend to visit Barbara and Elmer. Had a real nice time and dinner. We got home at seven o'clock.
Monday, October 3, 1966
I did a wash this morning and Orpha called, said she was going to wash. My it sure is windy today. I could hardly hang up clothes. I fixed my two belts and girdle elastic.
Tuesday, October 4, 1966
I ironed my clothes, washed my hair. Ike brought over papers. Orby was to town and we had a long visit. He went home before Orby came back. Orpha called and wants me to come over around 9 o'clock so she can fix my hair. Got a card from Merle, $68.45 checks and Willey.
Wednesday, October 5, 1966
I went over to Orpha's and she fixed my hair. Stayed all day, had a wonderful time. Rosemary was home. Orpha is getting her car fixed. (I was probably skipping again.)
Thursday, October 6, 1966
It frosted last night and my lovely dahlias got ruined. Sent letter those dahlias were as big as saucers, they were so pretty, yellow.
Friday, October 7, 1966
I mopped kitchen and bathroom then vacuumed all over house. cleaned out refrigerator and cleaned over all furniture and cleaned the kitchen table and chairs, got dinner.
Saturday, October 8, 1966
Got the dickens all day, I wish I could make every one know how I have to live and am called every thing but a decent woman.
Sunday, October 9, 1966
I did a big wash and am tired but I have to get dinner. It is a nice day, some people you know who I mean can sit around and boss the house work, meals and everything. God knows I can't lie to him. Orpha and bud drove over for a half hour. I had just started dinner, wanted them to stay but they said they had to get home. I had cabbage, potatoes, meat, pie and lettuce.
Monday, October 10, 1966
I did a wash and went to Effie's and after dinner we went to Kalamazoo and she bought me a hat and pair of gloves. We had a good time. She wanted me to stay a week. I said no, then she said 2 days and I said some other time. I would of stayed but Donald is there, I did not want to stay.
Tuesday, October 11, 1966
Dad said he did not feel too good. It is chilly this morning. He was sick all day and did not do much of anything.
Wednesday, October 12, 1966
Orby and I was to Ike's then after dinner, he was here. He had been gathering walnuts and they were awful nice and large. I guess he is gathering them for the squirrels.
Thursday, October 13, 1966
Orby picked up and hulled about a bushel of walnuts. I called Mrs. Dennis and she felt pretty good but Dorothea fell part way down stairs and hurt herself. Mrs. Dennis is better. Ernest feels pretty good. Orby is better today.
Friday, October 14, 1966
I changed bed clothes, will wash soon. I got letter from Merle, they are pretty good, said weeds sure grew while they were gone. Took bath. Feel really clean. Orby has about a bushel of hulled walnuts. Now Ike has a lot more he gets them for the squirrels. Some woman called 3 times to inquire about Carolyn Fouts. We told her, her father lived on Morgan Street in Milwood, his name Wilbur Earl.
Saturday, October 15, 1966
It rained about all night, good for the wheat but I think it will soon frost. well, it did frost and killed rest of my dahlias and they were so pretty.
Sunday, October 16, 1966
I washed and am I tired and don't feel too good and it looks lot like rain. Well, I took some of the clothes down and put them on rack in breezeway so they all dried.
Monday, October 17, 1966
I did ironing. Dad went to Kalamazoo.
Tuesday, October 18, 1966
We went to Otsego stayed till noon. I went to Rosie's had a nice visit. She said she may go soon to see about her feet to Ann Arbor.
Wednesday, October 19, 1966
Today I did a wash of 2 sheets and other things. It did look some like rain but clothes got dry.
Thursday, October 20, 1966
I cleaned and changed all my furniture around. Ike came and wanted Orby to go with him to the big store in Kalamazoo. I did not want Orby to go but he was going and I was so tired but Ike asked me to go along and I went but was I tired and won't ever go gadding when I am so tired again.
Friday, October 21, 1966
Went to Orpha's as Orby went to Kalamazoo. Had a good visit, Claudia came over and brought Orpha some coffee ans Orpha did not know she was short on coffee. The children are growing like weeds.
Saturday, October 22, 1966
Sat around all day read messenger paper and feel pretty good. It is pretty windy.
Sunday, October 23, 1966
Well, I woke up last night at 4 o'clock and was so dizzy and sick. Could not walk with out holding to someone or door. I was so sick, vomited and went back to bed. Had light on and nearly sit up in bed but got some better. Did not eat anything, only drank cup of coffee till one thirty, when I ate slice of bread, a small piece of meat, an apple. It is three and I don't feel too good.
Monday, October 24, 1966
Mr. and Mrs. Culver from Brethren Church. We have popcorn for a little treat. She had her mother with her. Mother's name was Edith, she will be 81 years in May and I will be 86 years old in February. Ike was here this afternoon. Had been gathering more walnuts.
Tuesday, October 25, 1966
Orpha came over for a short visit. I sure enjoy when she comes, would love to stay with her but I guess she don't want me. She had her car, it looked awful nice. Bud sure can make them nice when he wants too. I shortened one of my dresses.
Wednesday, October 26, 1966
We and fried mush for breakfast. We went to Dennis' then drove home. They all look pretty good only Lillian gets stagger spells but I do too. I really get awful some times and fall.
Thursday, October 27, 1966
I am making one of my best dresses smaller and am I tired. Will try to finish it tomorrow. Orpha just called said Mrs. Parker was dead, died in Chicago, I think.
Friday, October 28, 1966
I finished making one of my best dresses over, hope it looks good. We had turnips for dinner. They were pretty good.
Saturday, October 29, 1966
My day of rest and read the bible. It is a nice day. Dad went to the big store. We heard Williams and Robert Kennedy, they were both good. I love to hear them talk, they are good plain speakers. Democrats.
Sunday, October 30, 1966
Nice day. I listened to church music and singing. I used to get Mr. DeHahn on from Grand Rapids but he passed on to glory. I get several from Kalamazoo and one in California and Ohio. We had Rex for Ohio on TV 12. I did a large wash and they are all dry and now I will iron some of them. We had potatoes, gravy and chicken for dinner.
Monday, October 31, 1966
Halloween. Last day of month, nice day. Washed some wash. Ike came for a while. Had been to hospital to make up hospital bill. He looks pretty good. We stayed home, we generally went to Daisy's (for Halloween) but now she is gone., but in 1963 she was still with us.
Today I don't do much work as one of God's 10 commandments tell us to do no labor for the 7th day of week is for God and we should keep it Holy.
Sunday, October 2, 1966
Men drill din wheat and we went to South Bend to visit Barbara and Elmer. Had a real nice time and dinner. We got home at seven o'clock.
Monday, October 3, 1966
I did a wash this morning and Orpha called, said she was going to wash. My it sure is windy today. I could hardly hang up clothes. I fixed my two belts and girdle elastic.
Tuesday, October 4, 1966
I ironed my clothes, washed my hair. Ike brought over papers. Orby was to town and we had a long visit. He went home before Orby came back. Orpha called and wants me to come over around 9 o'clock so she can fix my hair. Got a card from Merle, $68.45 checks and Willey.
Wednesday, October 5, 1966
I went over to Orpha's and she fixed my hair. Stayed all day, had a wonderful time. Rosemary was home. Orpha is getting her car fixed. (I was probably skipping again.)
Thursday, October 6, 1966
It frosted last night and my lovely dahlias got ruined. Sent letter those dahlias were as big as saucers, they were so pretty, yellow.
Friday, October 7, 1966
I mopped kitchen and bathroom then vacuumed all over house. cleaned out refrigerator and cleaned over all furniture and cleaned the kitchen table and chairs, got dinner.
Saturday, October 8, 1966
Got the dickens all day, I wish I could make every one know how I have to live and am called every thing but a decent woman.
Sunday, October 9, 1966
I did a big wash and am tired but I have to get dinner. It is a nice day, some people you know who I mean can sit around and boss the house work, meals and everything. God knows I can't lie to him. Orpha and bud drove over for a half hour. I had just started dinner, wanted them to stay but they said they had to get home. I had cabbage, potatoes, meat, pie and lettuce.
Monday, October 10, 1966
I did a wash and went to Effie's and after dinner we went to Kalamazoo and she bought me a hat and pair of gloves. We had a good time. She wanted me to stay a week. I said no, then she said 2 days and I said some other time. I would of stayed but Donald is there, I did not want to stay.
Tuesday, October 11, 1966
Dad said he did not feel too good. It is chilly this morning. He was sick all day and did not do much of anything.
Wednesday, October 12, 1966
Orby and I was to Ike's then after dinner, he was here. He had been gathering walnuts and they were awful nice and large. I guess he is gathering them for the squirrels.
Thursday, October 13, 1966
Orby picked up and hulled about a bushel of walnuts. I called Mrs. Dennis and she felt pretty good but Dorothea fell part way down stairs and hurt herself. Mrs. Dennis is better. Ernest feels pretty good. Orby is better today.
Friday, October 14, 1966
I changed bed clothes, will wash soon. I got letter from Merle, they are pretty good, said weeds sure grew while they were gone. Took bath. Feel really clean. Orby has about a bushel of hulled walnuts. Now Ike has a lot more he gets them for the squirrels. Some woman called 3 times to inquire about Carolyn Fouts. We told her, her father lived on Morgan Street in Milwood, his name Wilbur Earl.
Saturday, October 15, 1966
It rained about all night, good for the wheat but I think it will soon frost. well, it did frost and killed rest of my dahlias and they were so pretty.
Sunday, October 16, 1966
I washed and am I tired and don't feel too good and it looks lot like rain. Well, I took some of the clothes down and put them on rack in breezeway so they all dried.
Monday, October 17, 1966
I did ironing. Dad went to Kalamazoo.
Tuesday, October 18, 1966
We went to Otsego stayed till noon. I went to Rosie's had a nice visit. She said she may go soon to see about her feet to Ann Arbor.
Wednesday, October 19, 1966
Today I did a wash of 2 sheets and other things. It did look some like rain but clothes got dry.
Thursday, October 20, 1966
I cleaned and changed all my furniture around. Ike came and wanted Orby to go with him to the big store in Kalamazoo. I did not want Orby to go but he was going and I was so tired but Ike asked me to go along and I went but was I tired and won't ever go gadding when I am so tired again.
Friday, October 21, 1966
Went to Orpha's as Orby went to Kalamazoo. Had a good visit, Claudia came over and brought Orpha some coffee ans Orpha did not know she was short on coffee. The children are growing like weeds.
Saturday, October 22, 1966
Sat around all day read messenger paper and feel pretty good. It is pretty windy.
Sunday, October 23, 1966
Well, I woke up last night at 4 o'clock and was so dizzy and sick. Could not walk with out holding to someone or door. I was so sick, vomited and went back to bed. Had light on and nearly sit up in bed but got some better. Did not eat anything, only drank cup of coffee till one thirty, when I ate slice of bread, a small piece of meat, an apple. It is three and I don't feel too good.
Monday, October 24, 1966
Mr. and Mrs. Culver from Brethren Church. We have popcorn for a little treat. She had her mother with her. Mother's name was Edith, she will be 81 years in May and I will be 86 years old in February. Ike was here this afternoon. Had been gathering more walnuts.
Tuesday, October 25, 1966
Orpha came over for a short visit. I sure enjoy when she comes, would love to stay with her but I guess she don't want me. She had her car, it looked awful nice. Bud sure can make them nice when he wants too. I shortened one of my dresses.
Wednesday, October 26, 1966
We and fried mush for breakfast. We went to Dennis' then drove home. They all look pretty good only Lillian gets stagger spells but I do too. I really get awful some times and fall.
Thursday, October 27, 1966
I am making one of my best dresses smaller and am I tired. Will try to finish it tomorrow. Orpha just called said Mrs. Parker was dead, died in Chicago, I think.
Friday, October 28, 1966
I finished making one of my best dresses over, hope it looks good. We had turnips for dinner. They were pretty good.
Saturday, October 29, 1966
My day of rest and read the bible. It is a nice day. Dad went to the big store. We heard Williams and Robert Kennedy, they were both good. I love to hear them talk, they are good plain speakers. Democrats.
Sunday, October 30, 1966
Nice day. I listened to church music and singing. I used to get Mr. DeHahn on from Grand Rapids but he passed on to glory. I get several from Kalamazoo and one in California and Ohio. We had Rex for Ohio on TV 12. I did a large wash and they are all dry and now I will iron some of them. We had potatoes, gravy and chicken for dinner.
Monday, October 31, 1966
Halloween. Last day of month, nice day. Washed some wash. Ike came for a while. Had been to hospital to make up hospital bill. He looks pretty good. We stayed home, we generally went to Daisy's (for Halloween) but now she is gone., but in 1963 she was still with us.
September 1966
Thursday, September 1, 1966
Retha's Birthday born 1880. (Orby's sister) Went to Otsego, put water on all grave flowers of our folks. Then stopped at Ike's. Dad made me out a liar when i was talking and it was him, not me and he knew better . It is warm today. Dad took pears to sell to Kalamazoo, sold some pears at $2.00 a bushel.
Friday, September 2, 1966
I canned 7 quarts of peaches today. I am tired, will go to bed early, haven't heard from Orpha for a few days. I get worried when I don't hear form them. Had some rain tonight. Sold some pears, now they are all gone.
Saturday, September 3, 1966
Sat around, got early dinner so Dad could go to Kalamazoo. Kenneth McLaughlin was here a few minutes to see if Dad had any pipe. Ken said Ike was not feeling good yesterday but better today. We had fish that Bud gave us for dinner. They were delicious. We sold Ike's gate today 50 cents.
Sunday, September 4, 1966
It was a nice day. Our clothes dried very quick. I canned pears all day after I did the wash. I will have around 20 quarts of pears when I get them all canned. I talked with Orpha, she is coming along fine with her Avon.
Monday, September 5, 1966
I finished canning my pears and talked to Dorothy, Orpha and Ike. His arm hurts pretty bad, can't drive car good. I think maybe Orpha may come over if Bud feels like it.
Tuesday, September 6, 1966
Letha and Earl's birthday. I went over to Orpha's today and we went out to dinner, then went to see Bud at the shop. He has lots of work. Rosemary did not have school all day. (Probably was skipping)
Wednesday, September 7, 1966
Today, we went to Vicksburg and stopped at the house that was for sale on Andy Street.
Thursday, September 8, 1966
Today I did a wash, mopped my kitchen and ironed some clothes. Will send an order to Lane Bryant for dress and shoes tomorrow.
Friday, September 9, 1966
I sent check of $12.49 for dresses July 28, 1966, for dresses and it was returned, so now I am sending today Sept 9 for dress and pair of shoes. The check of $12.40
to Lane Bryant my order came to $11.42, due me 98 cents. (Ordered different dress, less money) I vacuumed all rooms, did a little wash, dusted and worked over tow girdles. Dad sold some tomatoes.
Saturday, September 10, 1966
Today I never do much, read bible and christian papers. I am now reading Lesson in Truth, I read it before. It is a nice book to read. Got a letter from Merle and Effie. Merle sent some pictures of his house and cactus.
Sunday, September 11, 1966
Mr. Oley, a neighbor of Merle's in Arizona. Well, I did a wash and went over to Dennis and Claudia Westra's for dinner. Had a nice time and a bountiful dinner. The children were so nice, their doggie was not at home.
Monday, September 12, 1966
We went to Hartford today. I called up Orpha to go along but she had to canvas to day. We took Orby's watch and our 8 day clock to have fixed. We know a man, Jim Ogerly, he is Peg's son. We also visited Atterberry while we was there, then we drove to Decatur to Edith's, saw Edith and Blanche. Jim Odgely, Peg's son in Hartford, Michian.
Tuesday, September 13, 1966
I did my ironing and fixed my gown. Wrote Merle a letter and talked to Effie. Pete will be to Minn 10 days. Orpha did not call today. Effie said she was going to try to get over here this week. Dorothea Dennis called today, said she was coming over sometime this week.
Wednesday, September 14, 1966
Orby went to Kalamazoo to get groceries and paint. I mopped the kitchen, it sure gets dirty.
Thursday, September 15, 1966
Sent my shoes and dress back to Lane Bryant. I vacuumed my 4 rooms today while orby was to Otsego.
Friday, September 16, 1966
Orpha, my sweet girl, brought over my order $4.33. Will put some on my face tonight to make me pretty. Orpha wants to see me beautiful. She is so sweet, so is Rosemary and Claudia and Orby.
Saturday, September 17, 1966
Bra 38D, but 38 dress too big. Iva Belcher married McFerrson. Iva had a sister Leliah, she stayed with us a while when she was a little girl. Orby is finishing door. Belcher Shiela Iva
Sunday, September 18, 1966
I am washing clothes it is chilly today. We are expecting Dennis' over today, sometime they come, we had ice cream and cookies for lunch.
Monday, September 19, 1966
Got Orby's watch and my clock today and Orby paid out groceries and gas $7.99. I did my ironing. A lady came to look at house, she liked it.
Tuesday, September 20, 1966
Orpha just called. Bud got his little finger cut real bad yesterday and doctor sewed it up but he went to work but shouldn't as I guess it is real bad. I am fixing the corners of my fitted sheet. The minister Mr. John Tomlonson was here on a short visit. I like him, he seems so nice. (His finger healed fine)
Wednesday, September 21, 1966
Rosemary and Orpha was here for dinner and Orpha said maybe her and Bud was going to the show about Christ from cradle to grave.
Thursday, September 22, 1966
We went to Ike's and he seems better but arm is sore yet. Got papers then came home I ironed.
Friday, September 23, 1966
I vacuumed all floors , fixed my dress, fixed clock so we could adjust it slow or fast. Dad cut the lawn today.
Saturday, September 24, 1966
Sat home all day. A man came from Grand Rapids taking orders for a hearing aid but I don't think it amounts to much. Had scalloped potatoes, meat, pears, cookies and pickles. It is a cold windy day. Got letter from Merle.
Sunday, September 25, 1966
I did a wash. Dad went to sale at Otsego. I think at Vern Pike's, he is moving to Florida. Effie is at home. Pete isn't too good. I want to visit her sometime this week.
Monday, September 26, 1966
I did another wash and too I washed my chair bottom, it zips out. I called Orpha, she was not at home. I was going there if she would have been home as Orby went to pick some apples. Where he got those good apples one year and we all got some real nice cherries. They were dark red. I ironed today also. Summers is putting up a garage. I don't know if he has building permit or not. Paid $2.00 for a bushel and u pick.
Tuesday, September 27, 1966
I vacuumed the 3 rooms. Tried to get Effie 4 times in morning and at 10 o'clock, then around 5, then I called Beda, then I got serious and called Lawrence Minegar at Otsego and he said Effie was not to hospital in Minn. Then I called Effie, got her, she said she had been home all day and Beda was there ironing. Orby bought tow muskmelons.
Wednesday, September 28, 1966
Got letter from Lucille yesterday. Willard and Bessie are not too good. Doctor said Willard had Diabetes and Bessie is not too good. Ike came over with papers. I am patching my blanket. Orby put them around furniture so the furniture would not get scratched up but aught to see the blankets.
Thursday, September 29, 1966
Orpha and Claudia and children was here a while but looked like rain and Orpha left her windows open so had to get home to shut them. so did not stay long.
Friday, September 30, 1966
Last day of month. Wrote Lucille letter. Orby is putting storm windows up. I patched a wool blanket yesterday. Ike was here awhile, his arm is better.
Retha's Birthday born 1880. (Orby's sister) Went to Otsego, put water on all grave flowers of our folks. Then stopped at Ike's. Dad made me out a liar when i was talking and it was him, not me and he knew better . It is warm today. Dad took pears to sell to Kalamazoo, sold some pears at $2.00 a bushel.
Friday, September 2, 1966
I canned 7 quarts of peaches today. I am tired, will go to bed early, haven't heard from Orpha for a few days. I get worried when I don't hear form them. Had some rain tonight. Sold some pears, now they are all gone.
Saturday, September 3, 1966
Sat around, got early dinner so Dad could go to Kalamazoo. Kenneth McLaughlin was here a few minutes to see if Dad had any pipe. Ken said Ike was not feeling good yesterday but better today. We had fish that Bud gave us for dinner. They were delicious. We sold Ike's gate today 50 cents.
Sunday, September 4, 1966
It was a nice day. Our clothes dried very quick. I canned pears all day after I did the wash. I will have around 20 quarts of pears when I get them all canned. I talked with Orpha, she is coming along fine with her Avon.
Monday, September 5, 1966
I finished canning my pears and talked to Dorothy, Orpha and Ike. His arm hurts pretty bad, can't drive car good. I think maybe Orpha may come over if Bud feels like it.
Tuesday, September 6, 1966
Letha and Earl's birthday. I went over to Orpha's today and we went out to dinner, then went to see Bud at the shop. He has lots of work. Rosemary did not have school all day. (Probably was skipping)
Wednesday, September 7, 1966
Today, we went to Vicksburg and stopped at the house that was for sale on Andy Street.
Thursday, September 8, 1966
Today I did a wash, mopped my kitchen and ironed some clothes. Will send an order to Lane Bryant for dress and shoes tomorrow.
Friday, September 9, 1966
I sent check of $12.49 for dresses July 28, 1966, for dresses and it was returned, so now I am sending today Sept 9 for dress and pair of shoes. The check of $12.40
to Lane Bryant my order came to $11.42, due me 98 cents. (Ordered different dress, less money) I vacuumed all rooms, did a little wash, dusted and worked over tow girdles. Dad sold some tomatoes.
Saturday, September 10, 1966
Today I never do much, read bible and christian papers. I am now reading Lesson in Truth, I read it before. It is a nice book to read. Got a letter from Merle and Effie. Merle sent some pictures of his house and cactus.
Sunday, September 11, 1966
Mr. Oley, a neighbor of Merle's in Arizona. Well, I did a wash and went over to Dennis and Claudia Westra's for dinner. Had a nice time and a bountiful dinner. The children were so nice, their doggie was not at home.
Monday, September 12, 1966
We went to Hartford today. I called up Orpha to go along but she had to canvas to day. We took Orby's watch and our 8 day clock to have fixed. We know a man, Jim Ogerly, he is Peg's son. We also visited Atterberry while we was there, then we drove to Decatur to Edith's, saw Edith and Blanche. Jim Odgely, Peg's son in Hartford, Michian.
Tuesday, September 13, 1966
I did my ironing and fixed my gown. Wrote Merle a letter and talked to Effie. Pete will be to Minn 10 days. Orpha did not call today. Effie said she was going to try to get over here this week. Dorothea Dennis called today, said she was coming over sometime this week.
Wednesday, September 14, 1966
Orby went to Kalamazoo to get groceries and paint. I mopped the kitchen, it sure gets dirty.
Thursday, September 15, 1966
Sent my shoes and dress back to Lane Bryant. I vacuumed my 4 rooms today while orby was to Otsego.
Friday, September 16, 1966
Orpha, my sweet girl, brought over my order $4.33. Will put some on my face tonight to make me pretty. Orpha wants to see me beautiful. She is so sweet, so is Rosemary and Claudia and Orby.
Saturday, September 17, 1966
Bra 38D, but 38 dress too big. Iva Belcher married McFerrson. Iva had a sister Leliah, she stayed with us a while when she was a little girl. Orby is finishing door. Belcher Shiela Iva
Sunday, September 18, 1966
I am washing clothes it is chilly today. We are expecting Dennis' over today, sometime they come, we had ice cream and cookies for lunch.
Monday, September 19, 1966
Got Orby's watch and my clock today and Orby paid out groceries and gas $7.99. I did my ironing. A lady came to look at house, she liked it.
Tuesday, September 20, 1966
Orpha just called. Bud got his little finger cut real bad yesterday and doctor sewed it up but he went to work but shouldn't as I guess it is real bad. I am fixing the corners of my fitted sheet. The minister Mr. John Tomlonson was here on a short visit. I like him, he seems so nice. (His finger healed fine)
Wednesday, September 21, 1966
Rosemary and Orpha was here for dinner and Orpha said maybe her and Bud was going to the show about Christ from cradle to grave.
Thursday, September 22, 1966
We went to Ike's and he seems better but arm is sore yet. Got papers then came home I ironed.
Friday, September 23, 1966
I vacuumed all floors , fixed my dress, fixed clock so we could adjust it slow or fast. Dad cut the lawn today.
Saturday, September 24, 1966
Sat home all day. A man came from Grand Rapids taking orders for a hearing aid but I don't think it amounts to much. Had scalloped potatoes, meat, pears, cookies and pickles. It is a cold windy day. Got letter from Merle.
Sunday, September 25, 1966
I did a wash. Dad went to sale at Otsego. I think at Vern Pike's, he is moving to Florida. Effie is at home. Pete isn't too good. I want to visit her sometime this week.
Monday, September 26, 1966
I did another wash and too I washed my chair bottom, it zips out. I called Orpha, she was not at home. I was going there if she would have been home as Orby went to pick some apples. Where he got those good apples one year and we all got some real nice cherries. They were dark red. I ironed today also. Summers is putting up a garage. I don't know if he has building permit or not. Paid $2.00 for a bushel and u pick.
Tuesday, September 27, 1966
I vacuumed the 3 rooms. Tried to get Effie 4 times in morning and at 10 o'clock, then around 5, then I called Beda, then I got serious and called Lawrence Minegar at Otsego and he said Effie was not to hospital in Minn. Then I called Effie, got her, she said she had been home all day and Beda was there ironing. Orby bought tow muskmelons.
Wednesday, September 28, 1966
Got letter from Lucille yesterday. Willard and Bessie are not too good. Doctor said Willard had Diabetes and Bessie is not too good. Ike came over with papers. I am patching my blanket. Orby put them around furniture so the furniture would not get scratched up but aught to see the blankets.
Thursday, September 29, 1966
Orpha and Claudia and children was here a while but looked like rain and Orpha left her windows open so had to get home to shut them. so did not stay long.
Friday, September 30, 1966
Last day of month. Wrote Lucille letter. Orby is putting storm windows up. I patched a wool blanket yesterday. Ike was here awhile, his arm is better.
August 1966
(Rosa is 85, Orby is 83. They are doing pretty good. Rosa's writing in this diary is probably the nicest of all of them, big, bold and sweeping. Her hand writing is very much like my Mother's, Orpha)
Monday, August 1, 1966
I washed and ironed. Ike was here, brought over papers. He looked pretty good.
Tuesday, August 2, 1966
We went to see Parker place last night. We stopped to Bud's for a while.
Wednesday, August 3, 1966
I canned 2 quarts beans and washed out some colored clothes and 3 pair of pants for Orby. I sent Merle a letter today.
Thursday, August 4, 1966
Orby went and bought groceries and I vacuumed. I sold my small radio for $7.00 and it was 1 week Monday when we started to sell the things, we did not need.
Friday, August 5, 1966
Home all day selling odd and ends. I washed and mopped kitchen and sweep room.
Saturday, August 6, 1966
Rosemary's Birthday (17) I did some reading Bible and looking up scriptures. Love to read God's word.
Sunday, August 7, 1966
I am sorting out some things to put up for sale as we are getting rid of some things in house we don't need.
Monday, August 8, 1966
Orpha's Birthday (56) born 1910. Orpha and Rosemary came over. I gave Orpha the glass dish my Grandma gave my Mother when I was a little girl and i gave Rosemary a real old Cheese dish. (I still have it) We took pictures, had a lovely time. A man brought over a camper for us to sell for him. Rosemary said she could get 30 miles on a gallon of gas in her new car.
Tuesday, August 9, 1966
It rained some last night and it is chilly this morning but the sun is shining.
Wednesday, August 10, 1966
Looks like rain. We went to Kalamazoo to the big store and i bought me a pair of house slippers 92 cents with tax. Received a letter from Mrs. Parker, sale cancelled.
Thursday, August 11, 1966
Orby's Birthday born 1883 he will be 83 today. Well, we celebrated Orby's birthday today. Orpha, Bud and Rosemary was to our house for dinner and Rosemary baked a lovely large cake and brought over. Bud could not stay long but we was so glad to have him here. He has lots of jobs on hand and had to get back to work.
Friday, August 12, 1966
I did a small wash. Well, I went to Orpha's real early and Orpha had gone to the store with Claudia so Rosemary was home. I got her out of bed and we had a nice visit, then Orpha and Claudia come and was I glad, that way i saw the children and Claudia. I had not seen them seemed in "ages". We all had a nice time. Claudia went home and we had dinner. Orpha and I went to cemetery then to Rosie's, put in a day of pleasure.
Saturday, August 13, 1966
Sat around after we got home from Ike's. He looks pretty good, said he mopped kitchen. It was a nice day. I read some. I love to read God's word. Oh how I wish Orby loved to go to church as I love to go and learn more about our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Sunday, August 14, 1966
Sold my coffee maker $4.00 and iron 50 cents, sold 4 dozen corn at 40 cents per dozen. Bud took Orpha out for a little ride, bless them.
Monday, August 15, 1966
I did a wash it look like ran but I think my clothes will get dry. I wrote Lucille a letter today.
Tuesday, August 16, 1966
I did my ironing and tried to fix my bra. It is cool today.
Wednesday, August 17, 1966
I washed some pants and shirts. It is cool today. I wrote Merle and Letha separately today. Called Mrs. Dennis, but line was busy. Ike came over with papers, brought over some tubes. I gave him some apples.
Thursday, August 18, 1966
I started on making dress smaller and cleaned out refrigerator and mopped bath and kitchen and swept out breezeway.
Friday, August 19, 1966
Still at my dress, got it done as i only had just a little sewing today.
Saturday, August 20, 1966
Sat around and read God's word, I never do anything much on the Lord's day.
Sunday, August 21, 1966
It is raining today. We intended to go to Decatur this afternoon but can't now as it rained nearly all day off and on. I did some washing but did not hang them outdoors.
Monday, August 22, 1966
I did a wash and still is gloomy.
Tuesday, August 23, 1966
Getting ready to go to get flowers for Daisy's grave.
Wednesday, August 24, 1966
Daisy's Birthday born 1899, if she had lived she would be 67. Bless her. I lover her so very much, my first baby. Orpha and Rosemary was here a while today.
Thursday, August 25, 1966
I washed out dresses and Ike came over with some rugs he wanted to sell.
Friday, August 26, 1966
Dad is getting ready to go to town, it is nice sunshiny day, but chilly.
Saturday, August 27, 1966
Getting ready to visit my company tomorrow. I don't do much of anything today as it is the Lord's day. Orpha brought over a nice mess of fish, rather two messes. She did not stay too long.
Sunday, August 28, 1966
Well, here I am getting ready for my company, the Dennis' and their daughter (Dorothea McCalla). Well, here they come, I will have snapped beans, beats, bread and butter pickles, chicken, gravy, mashed potatoes, pie, cookies, ice cream on the apple pie. Dorothea cleaned up the dishes, she is so nice. I gave her an apron, she was born August 24, same as Daisy, only younger.
Monday, August 29, 1966
I did a large wash today, then washed my two bed spreads. I am pretty tired. Orpha was over for a few minutes. She and Rosemary is selling the Avon product now and has done pretty good. (Avon calling....)
Tuesday, August 30, 1966
I did the ironing and going to write to my dear ones in Arizona. Wrote a big letter to Merle. Well, Ike is here, brought papers over. We had fish for dinner. Orpha brought them over, Bud caught them. they were good. It is nice.
Wednesday, August 31, 1966
Went to Dennis'. Dad helped fix the shed, stayed for dinner, had a nice visit.
Monday, August 1, 1966
I washed and ironed. Ike was here, brought over papers. He looked pretty good.
Tuesday, August 2, 1966
We went to see Parker place last night. We stopped to Bud's for a while.
Wednesday, August 3, 1966
I canned 2 quarts beans and washed out some colored clothes and 3 pair of pants for Orby. I sent Merle a letter today.
Thursday, August 4, 1966
Orby went and bought groceries and I vacuumed. I sold my small radio for $7.00 and it was 1 week Monday when we started to sell the things, we did not need.
Friday, August 5, 1966
Home all day selling odd and ends. I washed and mopped kitchen and sweep room.
Saturday, August 6, 1966
Rosemary's Birthday (17) I did some reading Bible and looking up scriptures. Love to read God's word.
Sunday, August 7, 1966
I am sorting out some things to put up for sale as we are getting rid of some things in house we don't need.
Monday, August 8, 1966
Orpha's Birthday (56) born 1910. Orpha and Rosemary came over. I gave Orpha the glass dish my Grandma gave my Mother when I was a little girl and i gave Rosemary a real old Cheese dish. (I still have it) We took pictures, had a lovely time. A man brought over a camper for us to sell for him. Rosemary said she could get 30 miles on a gallon of gas in her new car.
Tuesday, August 9, 1966
It rained some last night and it is chilly this morning but the sun is shining.
Wednesday, August 10, 1966
Looks like rain. We went to Kalamazoo to the big store and i bought me a pair of house slippers 92 cents with tax. Received a letter from Mrs. Parker, sale cancelled.
Thursday, August 11, 1966
Orby's Birthday born 1883 he will be 83 today. Well, we celebrated Orby's birthday today. Orpha, Bud and Rosemary was to our house for dinner and Rosemary baked a lovely large cake and brought over. Bud could not stay long but we was so glad to have him here. He has lots of jobs on hand and had to get back to work.
Friday, August 12, 1966
I did a small wash. Well, I went to Orpha's real early and Orpha had gone to the store with Claudia so Rosemary was home. I got her out of bed and we had a nice visit, then Orpha and Claudia come and was I glad, that way i saw the children and Claudia. I had not seen them seemed in "ages". We all had a nice time. Claudia went home and we had dinner. Orpha and I went to cemetery then to Rosie's, put in a day of pleasure.
Saturday, August 13, 1966
Sat around after we got home from Ike's. He looks pretty good, said he mopped kitchen. It was a nice day. I read some. I love to read God's word. Oh how I wish Orby loved to go to church as I love to go and learn more about our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Sunday, August 14, 1966
Sold my coffee maker $4.00 and iron 50 cents, sold 4 dozen corn at 40 cents per dozen. Bud took Orpha out for a little ride, bless them.
Monday, August 15, 1966
I did a wash it look like ran but I think my clothes will get dry. I wrote Lucille a letter today.
Tuesday, August 16, 1966
I did my ironing and tried to fix my bra. It is cool today.
Wednesday, August 17, 1966
I washed some pants and shirts. It is cool today. I wrote Merle and Letha separately today. Called Mrs. Dennis, but line was busy. Ike came over with papers, brought over some tubes. I gave him some apples.
Thursday, August 18, 1966
I started on making dress smaller and cleaned out refrigerator and mopped bath and kitchen and swept out breezeway.
Friday, August 19, 1966
Still at my dress, got it done as i only had just a little sewing today.
Saturday, August 20, 1966
Sat around and read God's word, I never do anything much on the Lord's day.
Sunday, August 21, 1966
It is raining today. We intended to go to Decatur this afternoon but can't now as it rained nearly all day off and on. I did some washing but did not hang them outdoors.
Monday, August 22, 1966
I did a wash and still is gloomy.
Tuesday, August 23, 1966
Getting ready to go to get flowers for Daisy's grave.
Wednesday, August 24, 1966
Daisy's Birthday born 1899, if she had lived she would be 67. Bless her. I lover her so very much, my first baby. Orpha and Rosemary was here a while today.
Thursday, August 25, 1966
I washed out dresses and Ike came over with some rugs he wanted to sell.
Friday, August 26, 1966
Dad is getting ready to go to town, it is nice sunshiny day, but chilly.
Saturday, August 27, 1966
Getting ready to visit my company tomorrow. I don't do much of anything today as it is the Lord's day. Orpha brought over a nice mess of fish, rather two messes. She did not stay too long.
Sunday, August 28, 1966
Well, here I am getting ready for my company, the Dennis' and their daughter (Dorothea McCalla). Well, here they come, I will have snapped beans, beats, bread and butter pickles, chicken, gravy, mashed potatoes, pie, cookies, ice cream on the apple pie. Dorothea cleaned up the dishes, she is so nice. I gave her an apron, she was born August 24, same as Daisy, only younger.
Monday, August 29, 1966
I did a large wash today, then washed my two bed spreads. I am pretty tired. Orpha was over for a few minutes. She and Rosemary is selling the Avon product now and has done pretty good. (Avon calling....)
Tuesday, August 30, 1966
I did the ironing and going to write to my dear ones in Arizona. Wrote a big letter to Merle. Well, Ike is here, brought papers over. We had fish for dinner. Orpha brought them over, Bud caught them. they were good. It is nice.
Wednesday, August 31, 1966
Went to Dennis'. Dad helped fix the shed, stayed for dinner, had a nice visit.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
July 1966
(Rosa is 85 and Orby is 83. They are both feeling much better and busy with cleaning and farming)
Friday, July 1, 1966
I mopped my kitchen and bath room, cleaned rooms and did lot of extra work and I am tired. I also wrapped a gift up for my great grandson Donald's son for he is to be married tomorrow at 2 o'clock at Kendall Michigan Church.
Saturday, July 2, 1966
If nothing happens we are going to Donald Jr's. wedding. He is going to get married at 2 pm. Rosie is to call me around nine o'clock to see if she is going. I hope she does. Orpha was not invited but I know they over looked her as she is a very lovable person. We gave them a steel tea kettle with copper bottom and whistle and a table cloth.
Sunday, July 3, 1966
Was very surprised to see Edith, Blanche and Hazel drive in. We had a lovely visit and they said they were going to drive to Angola Indiana tomorrow. They said Ardith had another baby, a girl born in May. Hazel said this tree over to Bastian's was a Mountain Ash.
Monday, July 4, 1966
Well, it was a hot old night but toward morning it cooled off some. It is eight o'clock and some cooler. We are invited over to Betty's for a cook out dinner. I hope it gets cooler.
Tuesday, July 5, 1966
Went to Orpha's after 2 o'clock and brought my book home, I loaned her. Rosemary mowed the lawn.
Wednesday, July 6, 1966
I did a wash it looked like rain and did rain some but I waited awhile then hung them up and they dried. Then I washed my bead spread and did all the ironing. Dad wen tot Otsego Cemetery to see about putting in foundation for our tombstone. It will be put in right and Dad bought me Sen Sens today 10 cents.
Thursday, July 7, 1966
It is cooler today but nice. I wrote a letter to Merle's. Dad picked his first pint of red raspberries. I cleaned all my blinds and vacuumed the rooms and hemmed a dress.
Friday, July 8, 1966
I changed papers in my drawers and put clean papers under my flowers in kitchen. Ike took sick off and on for a week, then he got bad and went to Doctor and they took him to Kalamazoo this afternoon and we haven't heard from him yet. Betty and Rosie took him. I am worried. I pray he will come through good.
Saturday, July 9, 1966
I did not do much. I never do on the Sabbath. Ike is not any better. I called Orpha, she had Dennise to her house. Dad picked a few raspberries. It is raining and we sure needed it.
Sunday, July 10, 1966
I did a wash and am tired. I washed my crocheted table cloth. Bastain bought 1 pint raspberries. I will bake a pie for dinner. It is nice and cool, we had a lovely rain yesterday.
Monday, July 11, 1966
Washing Orby's pants and white clothes. Looks some like rain. Well it did rain. Ike went to hospital today, Bronson Room 22, 3rd floor.
Tuesday, July 12, 1966
Today I should hear about Ike at the Bronson Hospital. I called Mrs. Dennis and she said Dorothea McCalla, their daughter was starting to Vicksburg Thursday. I called Dorothy and she don't know anything yet but Betty and Rosie went to hospital. Orby sold $6.00 worth of red raspberries. I called Mrs. Dennis and Effie today.
Wednesday, July 13, 1966
Clare and wife leaves for England. Rosa Myers Birthday. I went to Orpha's had a good visit. She feels better than she did. We went to cemetery when we came home from Orpha's Dad saw Ike, he did not look to good.
Thursday, July 14, 1966
Dad went to hospital. Ike was some better but not too good. We do hope he gets a lot better. Dad took some flowers. It wasn't too warm in Hospital. Had our first mess of new beans.
Friday, July 15, 1966
I called Mrs. Hardy, had a nice visit. then Orpha called me, they are coming over Sunday for dinner. they took flowers to Ike at the hospital. I washed out 2 bathroom rugs. Dad is out picking raspberries.
Saturday, July 16, 1966
Was home all day but went to Ike's and gave him money for his Birthday. He looks pretty good, only can't eat every thing and is weak.
Sunday, July 17, 1966
Today is Ike's birthday. It is nice this morning, not too hot. I am having Orpha's over for dinner today. I got pie, cookies, chicken, rice pudding, both kinds of potatoes, beans, beet pickles. I love my children all of them. (And that is what I remember about Grandma's meals, she always had a lot of different things, lots and lots of choices and she was a good cook!)
Monday, July 18, 1966
I did 2 washers and cleaned my front room and bedrooms. They got the wheat all cut at Cooper's and Bastain's and it started to rain.
Tuesday, July 19, 1966
It cleared off and they finished cutting wheat today.
Wednesday, July 20, 1966
I did some more wash. I washed shirts and 3 dresses. Took down my kitchen curtains and washed them. then washed the windows and ironed the curtains and put them back up.
Thursday, July 21, 1966
Went to Otsego Cemetery today to see our tombstone we bought at Holland Michigan cost $450.00. It is pinkish color and very nice. While we was there, they buried a Mrs. Laughlin 91 years old. I met her at Ike's one day in Otsego. We also was at Bud's early this morning as we wanted to tell them we got a letter from Chicago form Mrs. J. Parker about the place across from Orpha's. Ike looks a lot better.
Friday, July 22, 1966
I finished making me my large apron over now it fits. I vacuumed the 3 rooms. I answered the Parker letter.
Saturday, July 23, 1966
We was home all day. Ike called, he is better but still weak and not much appetite. Some thing went wrong with our pump. Well, Orby fixed it.
Sunday, July 24, 1966
I did a wash and canned 3 quarts of beans. Went over to Dennis' and had lunch. At night with them had a nice visit. Ernest looks better, she is pretty good, so is Dorothea.
Monday, July 25, 1966
I washed out my dresses. I intend to get rid of, we sold quite a few articles and we got a little rain. I am tried tonight. Ike was over for a while, he still is not got his strength back. Orpha and Rosemary was here a while. She borrowed my carpet cleaner. Put things out to sell.
Tuesday, July 26, 1966
Orby is cleaning out the garage and putting things out in front. I helped a little. We put some things out to sell. Berma bought Bastian's car set covers 50 cents a piece. He brought over 2 chairs and a door.
Wednesday, July 27, 1966
Today is Merle's Birthday. Also my Dad and Mother's wedding day. It is raining. Sold GE vacuum $15.00 plus $8.00 I got for things sold for my half.
Thursday, July 28, 1966
Sold $8.77 1/2 for my share. was a very nice day. Sent Mrs. Parker a letter today.
Friday, July 29, 1966
It was a nice day but we did not sell much. $1.52 1/2 Orby gave me today.
Saturday, July 30, 1966
Sat home all day, read God's word.
Sunday, July 31, 1966
Paid out $6.00 for fixing pump. I di da wash and ironed. It looked a lot like rain.
Friday, July 1, 1966
I mopped my kitchen and bath room, cleaned rooms and did lot of extra work and I am tired. I also wrapped a gift up for my great grandson Donald's son for he is to be married tomorrow at 2 o'clock at Kendall Michigan Church.
Saturday, July 2, 1966
If nothing happens we are going to Donald Jr's. wedding. He is going to get married at 2 pm. Rosie is to call me around nine o'clock to see if she is going. I hope she does. Orpha was not invited but I know they over looked her as she is a very lovable person. We gave them a steel tea kettle with copper bottom and whistle and a table cloth.
Sunday, July 3, 1966
Was very surprised to see Edith, Blanche and Hazel drive in. We had a lovely visit and they said they were going to drive to Angola Indiana tomorrow. They said Ardith had another baby, a girl born in May. Hazel said this tree over to Bastian's was a Mountain Ash.
Monday, July 4, 1966
Well, it was a hot old night but toward morning it cooled off some. It is eight o'clock and some cooler. We are invited over to Betty's for a cook out dinner. I hope it gets cooler.
Tuesday, July 5, 1966
Went to Orpha's after 2 o'clock and brought my book home, I loaned her. Rosemary mowed the lawn.
Wednesday, July 6, 1966
I did a wash it looked like rain and did rain some but I waited awhile then hung them up and they dried. Then I washed my bead spread and did all the ironing. Dad wen tot Otsego Cemetery to see about putting in foundation for our tombstone. It will be put in right and Dad bought me Sen Sens today 10 cents.
Thursday, July 7, 1966
It is cooler today but nice. I wrote a letter to Merle's. Dad picked his first pint of red raspberries. I cleaned all my blinds and vacuumed the rooms and hemmed a dress.
Friday, July 8, 1966
I changed papers in my drawers and put clean papers under my flowers in kitchen. Ike took sick off and on for a week, then he got bad and went to Doctor and they took him to Kalamazoo this afternoon and we haven't heard from him yet. Betty and Rosie took him. I am worried. I pray he will come through good.
Saturday, July 9, 1966
I did not do much. I never do on the Sabbath. Ike is not any better. I called Orpha, she had Dennise to her house. Dad picked a few raspberries. It is raining and we sure needed it.
Sunday, July 10, 1966
I did a wash and am tired. I washed my crocheted table cloth. Bastain bought 1 pint raspberries. I will bake a pie for dinner. It is nice and cool, we had a lovely rain yesterday.
Monday, July 11, 1966
Washing Orby's pants and white clothes. Looks some like rain. Well it did rain. Ike went to hospital today, Bronson Room 22, 3rd floor.
Tuesday, July 12, 1966
Today I should hear about Ike at the Bronson Hospital. I called Mrs. Dennis and she said Dorothea McCalla, their daughter was starting to Vicksburg Thursday. I called Dorothy and she don't know anything yet but Betty and Rosie went to hospital. Orby sold $6.00 worth of red raspberries. I called Mrs. Dennis and Effie today.
Wednesday, July 13, 1966
Clare and wife leaves for England. Rosa Myers Birthday. I went to Orpha's had a good visit. She feels better than she did. We went to cemetery when we came home from Orpha's Dad saw Ike, he did not look to good.
Thursday, July 14, 1966
Dad went to hospital. Ike was some better but not too good. We do hope he gets a lot better. Dad took some flowers. It wasn't too warm in Hospital. Had our first mess of new beans.
Friday, July 15, 1966
I called Mrs. Hardy, had a nice visit. then Orpha called me, they are coming over Sunday for dinner. they took flowers to Ike at the hospital. I washed out 2 bathroom rugs. Dad is out picking raspberries.
Saturday, July 16, 1966
Was home all day but went to Ike's and gave him money for his Birthday. He looks pretty good, only can't eat every thing and is weak.
Sunday, July 17, 1966
Today is Ike's birthday. It is nice this morning, not too hot. I am having Orpha's over for dinner today. I got pie, cookies, chicken, rice pudding, both kinds of potatoes, beans, beet pickles. I love my children all of them. (And that is what I remember about Grandma's meals, she always had a lot of different things, lots and lots of choices and she was a good cook!)
Monday, July 18, 1966
I did 2 washers and cleaned my front room and bedrooms. They got the wheat all cut at Cooper's and Bastain's and it started to rain.
Tuesday, July 19, 1966
It cleared off and they finished cutting wheat today.
Wednesday, July 20, 1966
I did some more wash. I washed shirts and 3 dresses. Took down my kitchen curtains and washed them. then washed the windows and ironed the curtains and put them back up.
Thursday, July 21, 1966
Went to Otsego Cemetery today to see our tombstone we bought at Holland Michigan cost $450.00. It is pinkish color and very nice. While we was there, they buried a Mrs. Laughlin 91 years old. I met her at Ike's one day in Otsego. We also was at Bud's early this morning as we wanted to tell them we got a letter from Chicago form Mrs. J. Parker about the place across from Orpha's. Ike looks a lot better.
Friday, July 22, 1966
I finished making me my large apron over now it fits. I vacuumed the 3 rooms. I answered the Parker letter.
Saturday, July 23, 1966
We was home all day. Ike called, he is better but still weak and not much appetite. Some thing went wrong with our pump. Well, Orby fixed it.
Sunday, July 24, 1966
I did a wash and canned 3 quarts of beans. Went over to Dennis' and had lunch. At night with them had a nice visit. Ernest looks better, she is pretty good, so is Dorothea.
Monday, July 25, 1966
I washed out my dresses. I intend to get rid of, we sold quite a few articles and we got a little rain. I am tried tonight. Ike was over for a while, he still is not got his strength back. Orpha and Rosemary was here a while. She borrowed my carpet cleaner. Put things out to sell.
Tuesday, July 26, 1966
Orby is cleaning out the garage and putting things out in front. I helped a little. We put some things out to sell. Berma bought Bastian's car set covers 50 cents a piece. He brought over 2 chairs and a door.
Wednesday, July 27, 1966
Today is Merle's Birthday. Also my Dad and Mother's wedding day. It is raining. Sold GE vacuum $15.00 plus $8.00 I got for things sold for my half.
Thursday, July 28, 1966
Sold $8.77 1/2 for my share. was a very nice day. Sent Mrs. Parker a letter today.
Friday, July 29, 1966
It was a nice day but we did not sell much. $1.52 1/2 Orby gave me today.
Saturday, July 30, 1966
Sat home all day, read God's word.
Sunday, July 31, 1966
Paid out $6.00 for fixing pump. I di da wash and ironed. It looked a lot like rain.
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