1,006 Bales of Hay, 95,000 Miles on Dodge - Saturday, June 17, 1961

We finished the hay for this go-around anyway. We had 1,006 bales with the new baler. On the way home in the Dodge tonight we watched it turn over to 95,000. In fact, it's sitting in the driveway now with 95,000.6. I was driving since Daddy was bringing the baler back. It's warming up some. Virginia and Ann went out to help Grandma clean house this morning.

Hay Making and Baby Sitting - Friday, June 16, 1961

We did more hay out at Grandma's this afternoon and baby sat for Sonja, Sheri and Rikki while Grandma went to a meeting. Rikki sure coughs bad when he's in bed. Ann didn't go out because she had another band lesson. He wanted them to come twice this week. I washed my hair tonight. It needed it. I have a permanent here at home but haven't gotten it in yet. I don't know why I'm tired in the summer time. Gee, it doesn't seem possible that I've been out of school almost a month. I haven't done a thing. 

Homemade Ice Cream and Strawberries - Thursday, June 15, 1961

This afternoon I took Mom's place serving at social circle with Retha and Stella. We had homemade ice cream and strawberries. Mom had to go to Iowa City for a meeting with those who are going to finish this summer. She took Doris Stout's sister along for an eye doctor's appointment. Phyllis and Ann were at Grandma's this afternoon to help with the hay. Virginia went with me to the church to see about Mary's money for camp.

Looking at the Washington Yearbook - Wednesday, June 14, 1961

I slept till almost time to go up and get Phyllis and the mail. This afternoon I drove her in to take her permit test. She got it this time. I got a quart of paint (pale candlelight yellow) that the kids needed to finish up their room, and a swimming cap. Then I went to the library. We looked at the Washington yearbook. It doesn't seem so outstanding to me, but Nancy Statler had thought it was so good. Virginia and I had piano lessons. I picked some strawberries out at Grandma's. 

Mom Registers for Graduate School - Monday, June 12, 1961

It rained so we didn't hav to help with the hay today. They finished up the little bit that was left themselves. Virginia, Ann and I rode along to Iowa City to the field house with Mom early this morning. She had to register for her graduate work. We shopped in Wellman for about half an hour and were still home by 10:00. This afternoon Ann and Virginia had horn lessons, Mom worked on her thesis, and I ironed. Ann is going to play a baritone.

Hay is Pretty - Monday, June 12, 1961

I babysat for Fudges from 8:30 to 2:00. She got me out of bed when she called. I had an hour and a half at home and then we went out to Grandma's to bale hay. We have a new baler. The hay is pretty. Dale got stuck, I went too far and pulled the pulley off the side of the barn, and I went when they weren't ready because Rikki had said "okay" - I asked and thought I heard them say "yes." Phyllis went to her first driver training class. 

Bible School Program - Sunday, June 11, 1961

Tonight was the Bible School program at the school. It seemed to be quite successful. This was another hot day. I've been so tired or hot or something the last few nights that I can't write decently. I spent the afternoon reading one of Phyl's library books. I didn't get any this time. I'm always so slow picking mine out that Mom was ready to go before I had any. Rikki, Sonja and Sheri presented quite a picturesque trio on the stage tonight. Virginia helpd their class and was up there with them.