Went to Dog 'N Suds for Mom and Dad's Anniversary - Friday, August 21, 1964

We went to the Dog 'N Suds for supper for Mom and Dad's anniversary. It's been quite a while since we've gotten around to doing that. The suit I ordered from Yonkers came today. It's a pretty pinkish red color. I have an ear ache. It's bothered me several times this summer but hardly ever did that before that. I had Mr. Jarvis put a new rivet in my typewriter case with a gadget they have in the store. I was stopped by the "Man on the Street" again - he started by asking me what I liked best about the State Fair.

Spoke to David About Vanderbilts Article in Life - Thursday, August 20, 1964

We're finally getting a little bit of rain. It's been so dry all summer that we haven't mowed the grass more than six times. Dallas was doing a story for the Journal and said the county's loss due to the drought will be several million dollars. I bought a roller perm to try before I go back to school, and a new night shirt. I got Mom and Dad a set of drinking glasses for us to give to them for their anniversary. David Vanderbilt is still my friend. I called his attention to the article in this week's Life magazine about the Vanderbilt family fortune. He said someone else had mentioned it to him, too.

Stephens Will Have 18 Women in Hawley - Wednesday, August 19, 1964

Finally I received the final word on Stephens. We will have the east end of Hawley's fourth floor plus Room 405 and 407 on the west end. The remainder of the floor will be occupied by freshman girls. Stephens will have 18 - two in each room. I made a few roommate switches - the Dean of Women said I could - from those "singles" they had put together. I hope things work out! Personally, I'd rather make our one extra room a private lounge and entertain guests (guys) in Hawley lounge. Two men were here to sell us a water conditioner - I and my signing cards at the fair!

Calling Students for Journal's College Page News - Tuesday, August 18, 1964

We went out to Grandma's tonight for ice cream and cake for Edna's birthday and to show movies and slides. I finished my plaid dress this morning and wore it to work with the red leather tie belt from my blue dress that I bought at Bridges. I started my second annual task of calling people who haven't called in their news for the college page. I think we've had somewhat better response this year than last though. I'm such a sentimentalist that I'm forever recalling "a week ago today" or "a year ago today" and remembering events of last year as if they were yesterday.

Won a Free Game for a Hole in One in Miniature Golf - Monday, August 17, 1964

The McDowell, Cuddeback and Estep cousins went miniature golfing tonight. My score was terrible. I took all six strokes on almost every hole and had a score of 46 halfway through when par for the whole course is 47. But that didn't stop me from getting a free game for a hole in one at the end! After we went to the root beer stand, Merl, Jim, Larry, Phyllis and I decided to wash Estep's station wagon in the Kwiki Car Wash. More fun! Mom talked me into ordering a $14 wool suit from Yonkers. I chose red.

Rhoda and Mary Are Staying Here Tonight - Sunday, August 16, 1964

Last night in the night the flu bug that has been going among the relatives caught up with me. I felt okay today, so I went to church and the family dinner at Grandma's. Ann and Daddy stayed home since they had a touch of it. I felt tired later this afternoon so slept some. Rhoda and Mary came to stay tonight. One of the men from the Southeast Iowa Baptist Association showed up at church today. He undoubtedly "rated" Rev. Peters.

The Journal Phones Were Out of Order - Saturday, August 15, 1964

I had thought perhaps I could get started calling students for the college page news this morning, but the Journal phones were out of order and I couldn't even call the hospital for their news. But I had enough to do to keep busy on Saturday morning anyway for a change. Nic, Ben and Dave Skerik left for a week's vacation in Hot Springs, Arkansas today, so I doubt if I'll see much if any more of Nic this summer. He's sure been fun. Oh well, if there ever was anything between us it's probably over now. I sewed quite a bit on my plaid shirtwaist dress.

Taking Stock of a Lazy Summer's Passing Time - Friday, August 14, 1964

Boy, did I loaf today. This has certainly been a lazy summer. It's so nearly over now, that I may not even get done all I had intended to do - such as getting my photograph album completed (at the time, I can't seem to find all of my pictures); Stephens house meeting minutes written up in notebook form; mock judicial council meeting, LLC skit, and "Hell Week" Stylus articles worked on, and sewing. It's terrible for me just to waste away my days, but really I guess I shouldn't feel that guilty. I saw Edna, Merl and Martin when we took Rhoda and Mary back to Cuddebacks.

Two Unusual Letters Lead to Growing Up a Little More - Thursday, August 13, 1964

The mail I received today included two of the most unusual letters I've ever received - Margie Blondin's insights into French kissing and petting; and a letter from the mother of one of my freshman advisees saying her son had been killed in an auto accident. And so I read and philosophize and grow up yet a little more. Mom's club picnic was supposed to be tonight, but they decided it was too cold and called it off. Rhoda and Mary are staying here tonight. I wrote to the personnel office at Park to see if they could let me know whether Stephens will have all of the fourth floor of Hawley. They were supposed to let me know but never did.  

We Are Home Again After Five Nights Away - Wednesday, August 12, 1964

We arrived home safely at 7:15 after what was a very pleasant trip, seemingly one of the easiest ones we've ever taken. We left Schwartzes at 6:00 their time. Now that Interstate 80 is open across Illinois, the Chicago Heights and Jolliet area was the only place where we weren't on divided highways. West Virginia yesterday, Iowa today. The Estep girls stopped past this evening. Then Marion came to get them. Aside from the suicide on the square Sunday morning of a man in Washington, I guess nothing too exciting has happened.