A Blackboard Talk for Sunday School - Sunday, March 20, 1960

I woke up feeling okay again after one of the "sickest" nights and days I've ever had, so I guess it was something I ate. In Sunday School closing exercises I gave a blackboard talk. It really wasn't too bad. We had youth fellowship and it was our turn for refreshments. We forgot until today that we did. Mom got Pepsi at the gas station and we took our potato chips.

Suite Where Kruschev Stayed - Saturday, March 19, 1960

Of all days, I had to wake up in the middle of the night with a splitting stomach ache. I threw up (in the bathroom of Hotel Fort Des Moines!). I hope I didn't spoil anybody's day besides mine - I've lived on tea and Tums. I had a good enough time though seeing the presidential suite where Kruschev stayed and enjoying the meeting - installation, etc. I took Gerry home after she came here for awhile. It was she who got me turned around down at her place! I do not want another strawberry malt. Ugh--.

FHA State Convention - Friday, March 18, 1960

I got up at 6:00 and Gerry, Sheryl, Mrs. Small, Mrs. Kleinschmidt and I got to Des Moines about 9:00. After we registered we went to the meeting (got there late). We elected officers - Gerry and I were right on all but one. We had a lovely banquet (chicken) and program - some pantomimers we'd like to have for our prom, and some Grinnell College boys sang. In our spare time we wrote postcards, ate, rode elevators, hiked the town, hunted pizza "at midnight" and griped over having to share a room with our elders.

A New Formal - Thursday, March 17, 1960

I spent St. Patrick's Day picking out my new formal at Penneys for one thing. It only cost $8 but we think it's pretty - fluffy pink with tiny sleeves and a bow in front. I also tried on two others. We did the wash. I took my column in for once - Mr. Fudge said to go ahead and send it in when I called him. I also called Mrs.Small and found out we're leaving at 7:00 instead of 6:00 (snow, etc.) so I hope I'm all packed.

As Long As Mom is Happy - Wednesday, March 16, 1960

There was no school today because of the snow. I sure hope we still get to go to Des Moines after being elected. I should have spent way more time than I did studying for a history test - my only homework. (Last week I was swamped.) Today I got too riled up over my formal (one I liked in Alden's catalog Mom thought I didn't like - Daddy said not to order one - might go to town tomorrow after school, etc.). I'm indifferent just so long as Mom's happy. I hate to cause her trouble about this dress.

A 12-Inch Snow - Tuesday, March 15, 1960

We are being pounded by a predicted 12-inch snow storm that got here exactly a day late. I sure hope it doesn't amount to much. I wrote my column tonight, and that's about all. Mom went to a PTA meeting. Maybe I won't make my dress after all. I could order one - or look around in Des Moines (or "play sick" on April 9). I guess I'll read A History of the Civil War for an English project. I got On the Beach which I ordered for 45 cents.

Am Supposed to Make Prom Dress - Monday, March 14, 1960

We had two movies, started "circles" in geometry and started a volleyball tournament. Phyl's team of six won today. They tell us southeast Iowa is to get 8-12 inches of snow tonight. Oh no! I'm afraid this week will go fast - time, time, time! We had to move our prom up to April 9 - I'm supposed to make my dress - help! Guess I'll order the material.