Movie is Civil War Centennial Edition - Monday, June 26, 1961

We went to see "Gone With the Wind" tonight. Now I've met another of my "life-time goals." They brought it out this year for the Civil War Centennial. It's a good show, but Scarlet O'Hara sure is spoiled. Mom and Dad saw it their first year at Berea. I almost saw it my first year of college. I drove for putting up some hay this morning, but Daddy let us go to town this afternoon. I swam for about an hour, then went uptown to get curtain material and white terry cloth for a house coat. Mary is staying all night with Virginia.

The United Presbyterian Mission Program - Sunday, June 25, 1961

We went to church tonight to hear two Iowa City men explain the United Presbyterian mission program. The U.P. colleges were mentioned some. We've just learned the exciting news that Grandpa gets to turn the first spade of dirt Wednesday in the ground breaking of the new high school. It just occurred to me that I never indent when I start writing in this diary. Great discovery, huh? Scott Calvin's name is no longer Scott Calvin but Shawn Calvin. They changed it before it was recorded.

Baling Hay Where the Pasture Used To Be - Saturday, June 24, 1961

On Monday morning I resolved that I'd clean my room and get three or more pairs of shorts ready for replaced zippers. I never saw a week go faster. I'm still on the last stages of my room cleaning. At least the general idea is neater. We baled hay in the "pasture" (it used to be a pasture but has been a field for quite a while now) field this afternoon. We had a brief shower at noon. They took Darlene home. She was here  48 hours. Phyllis drove to Chester this morning.

Highest Grade on Driver Training Written Test - Friday, June 23, 1961

Phyllis finished the classroom part of driver training today. She thinks she had the highest grade on the major written test - like I did. Van Winkles were here for a little while this afternoon. Marilyn sure has a tan. It was a good opportunity to get some talking done. I haven't seen her alone for a long time. Phyllis and I spent a long time going through my things and I decided what I'd throw away. Mom said I might as well keep some of the things I might like to keep a while longer in a grocery box. Scott Calvin Parcell is our newest cousin.

Mom is in Iowa City All Day - Thursday, June 22, 1961

It doesn't seem possible that it's Thursday again already. I just wrote to Mrs. Cowan but it seems like I'm forgetting something. Daddy and Phyllis skipped dinner and went out to bale. Dale and Grandpa were here. Daddy was afraid it was going to rain within an hour. No such luck. We need rain. I drove for unloading - here, this time. Mom spent the day in Iowa City, seeing Dr. Spitzer, her advisor, etc. I got dinner.

The First Real Day of Summer - Wednesday, June 21, 1961

This was the first real day of summer. This afternoon we went to the Methodist Church for the mother-daughter luncheon. We had creamed chicken, potato chips, salad, peas, apple rings and strawberry chiffon dessert. The wife of the McLellan manager was the speaker. She drew pictures to illustrate two stories. We had piano lessons. They are baling hay here and putting it up out at Grandma's.

Mom Does Research in Iowa City - June 20, 1961

I'm still cleaning my room. I just can't make myself do a very fast job. It won't take long now to do a little more dusting and put things back in my closet. My bookcase could stand a good going over. Mom spent the day in Iowa City at the library doing research. Ann had a band lesson this afternoon. I took her up and didn't do a thing but sit the half hour while I waited for her. Virginia's horn was broken so she went to Mary's instead, and they went swimming tonight at the Y with Oneita.