Youth Fellowship Hay Ride - Wednesday, October 12, 1960

Tonight the McDowells took over  and sponsored a youth fellowship party. Peters are in Pella for a convention. Daddy took us on a hay ride and Mom got the refreshments ready. I talked to Mr. Sawyer about college today. So far it was pretty preliminary. He talked quite a lot about Coe--but I'm going out of state, I think. I got an A- on my government test, missed four. My chemistry is suffering badly.

General Electric Assembly Program - Tuesday, October 11, 1960

Mom is up at some Lodge doings tonight. The Social Circle served the supper. I was supposed to wait tables, but it was my night to do chores. I blew a fuse in the barn. Just trying to feed the dogs! We had an interesting General Electric assembly program this morning. I wish I wasn't tired so that I could do a little homework well. Thank heavens, we don't have a lot!

Phone Conversation in Washington - Monday, October 10,1960

Tonight after school it was Phyllis and my turn to go to town while Mom washed. I bought a $2.00 red skirt length--I decided I needed some more splash and spark among my winter skirts. The government test wsn't too bad--I hope! I got a B+ on my French test, had hoped for better. I did have to give my speech. Ugh! I got a B+ on the last one. I hope this one's good for an A-! I talked to Marilyn on the phone.

Some Teachers Ride Horses - Sunday, October 9, 1960

After church we went out to Dusenberrys for a picnic. Daddy rode out on Duke and took Zig-Zag along. Miss Collett, Miss Asby, Miss Gerling, Miss Orr, Pearl and some other people were there. They took five horses around the mile and we followed up with the tractor and hay rack. We really looked like an expedition! I hope I don't have to give my speech till Tuesday. I also dread our government test.

Mom Campaigns - Saturday, October 8, 1960

Just one month till the presidential election. Mom did her part for the Republican party by going to about six houses with and about information. Nixon himself said last summer that his party would cover every house in the country.  I only slept till about 9:00 this morning, but I've been too lazy to get much (and I haven't got much) work done. I wrote my English speech to gain action on "How to Write Checks."

Float Wins First Prize - Friday, October 7, 1960

For me, a highlight of Mid-Prairie's first homecoming was the fact that our senior float, "Let's Feather Our Nest," won first prize. I did enough as chairman of the committee! Also, after a year of waiting, our new dyed black band uniforms arrived just in time for homecoming. We beat Camanche 49-6. In English class we gave impromtu speeches, but they didn't get around to me. Some of them were hilarious.

Homecoming King and Queen - Thursday, October 6, 1960

The only reason I'm not working on the float tonight is that I forgot my purse (and driver's license) after school so couldn't drive to Wellman tonight. We went with Peters to the pep rally. Ross Rhodes is homecoming king and Judy Johnson is queen. Everyone got big black and gold Mid-Prairie High School homecoming buttons. They must have decided we deserved presents for the way we've all cooperated at Mid-Prairie.