"Little Sister" from Kansas City, Kansas at Park - Monday, July 9, 1962

We went to town this afternoon because Mom wanted to try out the automatic dry cleaner at the new laundromat. It worked real well. We girls went swimming. Virginia tried dancing to the loud speaker music in the water and it looked quite amusing. I got out early and walked uptown to buy some charcoal suit material and a pattern. Carolyn sent me a new "Little Sister" name and address, Kathy Amayo from Kansas City, Kansas. I sent in what I feel is a pretty good solution to the Cashword Cal puzzle. I think their little drawing had some hidden clues.

We Sisters Had a Gab Fest - Sunday, July 8, 1962

Cuddebacks and Merl came up tonight for ice cream (homemade). This afternoon we girls had a gab fest in Phyllis's and my room as to hair styles, how to dance, and in general just had a good time. I wrote a letter to Mrs. Cowan and I'm trying the Cashword Cal crossword puzzle. I led the opening exercises in Sunday School. It was quite cool today and tonight we had to put on sweatshirts. Yesterday it was so hot we didn't try mowing grass till evening.

Merl Came on Train from Texas - Saturday, July 7, 1962

This afternoon Cuddebacks came and then Merl walked in. My mouth dropped open as did everyone else's. Janet had said they picked up a hitchhiker. They knew about him coming up on the train but kept it a secret to surprise us. I read some from "Gone With the Wind" and mowed a little grass. Last night a car started up out in front, a cat yowled, and one of the dogs barked. Larry said there were peeping Toms in the neighborhood so tonight the three dogs are guarding the house.

"Route 66" Featured Cleveland - Friday, July 6, 1962

This afternoon Phyllis and I went to Iowa City so I could see what they had in the way of formals. I tried on about seven, then decided on a pretty blue $17.00 one marked down to $11.00 in Wards. I looked at patterns and thought maybe I could make one but the fabric shop had closed out. I also got an orange night shirt but didn't have time for any more shopping. Virginia, Ann and Denise went swimming. "Route 66" featured Cleveland tonight. It showed a "Carol Diane" boat cruise and showed the skyline. We saw both in June.

Attempting to Appear More Glamorous - Thursday, July 5, 1962

I went along to town with Mom early this morning to help her do the wash. This afternoon we kids went in to go swimming. Ann met Denise, and Jim and Larry were there with Tracy Janacek. I bought an eyeliner and shadow, a lipstick brush and powder in an attempt to make myself more glamorous. I just haven't done one constructive thing all summer.

We Went to the Circus in Washington - Wednesday, July 4, 1962

We celebrated the Fourth of July by going to the circus in town this afternoon. It was a pretty good circus, even if I went with what I thought was a grown-up if not pessimistic view of what I thought it would probably be like. I don't see how all those trained animals know just what to do next. Tonight we lit our sparklers. It was a foggy and rainy day.

Saw "Rome Adventure" Tonight - Tuesday, July 3, 1962

Phyllis, Virginia and I decided to go to the show, "Rome Adventure," tonight. We took Linda and Abbie with us. Troy Donahue (from "Parrish") was in it. By the time Phyllis and I waited around this afternoon until they had the hay baled (and then they didn't need us to help them unload it after all) the afternoon was gone. We have a little puppy here that someone evidently dropped off beside the road.