Park College Autobiography - Saturday, November 19, 1960

I spent the morning in Iowa City at the University General Library looking up books for extension of suffrage--that I decided to write on for my next government research paper--and got some information on Joan of Arc in English literature. Phyllis went to the math library for her geometry research paper. This afternoon Mom and the kids went to town and I worked on layout for the school paper. I began writing my autobiography for my Park College application.   

Four One-Act Plays - Friday, November 18, 1960

Phyllis and I went over to Wellman tonight to the four one-act plays. They were good. I about died laughing at the last two, Ladies of the Mop and Why I am a Bachelor. When Esteps were down in South America Merl was the bachelor in that. We wanted to be in them, but it would have meant so much extra time and work. They took class pictures today. I  have to give an oral report on Joan of Arc Monday--among other things.

A Name Left Off Honor Roll - Thursday, November 17, 1960

I'm going to bed early again in hopes of catching up on sleep now rather than Satuday morning. I guess I'll go to Iowa City "to finish up my Christmas shopping." Early for once. The "worst" has happened! The Wellman Advance left Linda Severt's name off the honor roll. I was just talking about that last night. I'm glad I didn't have anything to do with it.

Yearbook Pictures - Wednesday, November 16, 1960

This afternoon I was sure I was going to have to sue the cooks for food poisoning! I really felt awful. It was evidently from the butter sandwich I ate--the butter tasted ten years old! They took yearbook pictures. In one of the FHA pictures I was waving my hand back and forth! And in a band picture Fred Miller had his horn "in front of" my face. They'll fire me as a student--or the yearbook staff will!

School Paper - Tuesday, November 15, 1960

I spent all my time on stuff for the school paper and then remembered that I probably won't have much time tomorrow because of the yearbook pictures. I just have English to do, but it's kind of hard. On second thought, maybe we'll miss English class! Rikki is out at Grandma's. He went along when they took Peggy home but came back. Peggy has been in Iowa City to find out if there's anything wrong with her besides the fact that she's expecting. She's okay.

FHA Potluck Supper - Monday, November 14, 1960

Tonight Mom, Phyllis and I went to the FHA potluck supper at Wellman. Mr. and Mrs. Bontrager showed slides of their two month trip to Europe. They were real interesting, but I must admit that our FHA potluck supper and entertainment were better--even if I was chairman of the entertainment committee! (Last year.) I've got to get my college application sent in to Park.

Spiegels Christmas Order - Sunday, November 13, 1960

We have been making out a Christmas order from Spiegels. Mom's making it out, so we can all order. I got presents for everyone but Mom plus a charm bracelet for Karen Yoder, my FHA secret sister. The Cuddeback kids were here a while. I played Jimmy a basketball game and got hit in the nose. I think he threw the ball right at me! As if I could catch it that fast! Mom got me some brush rollers so I can keep setting my hair that way.