Hoover Presidential Library was Dedicated - Saturday, August 11, 1962

We went over to look at the new high school tonight. They have quite a way to go on it yet, but they plan to have it ready for use as soon as possible this fall. We looked all around in it. Just as we were ready to leave, Jim Slockett, who had been working overtime, came and poked his head out the window we had gone in through. We had a few words with him. I sewed quite a bit on my gold skirt. The National Spotlight was on Iowa yesterday, Herbert Hoover's 88th birthday, when he and Truman were at West Branch to dedicate the the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library.

Received a Free Place Setting - Friday, August 10, 1962

Phyllis had a tooth pulled this morning as part of the dental work to straighten her top row of teeth. She and I picked out sweaters that Mom paid for. Mine's red with a white stripe and zipper down the front. I also bought a tan, gold and white wool plaid skirt. Mom got me a free four-piece place setting at Osincup's. We took advantage of their China Club plan. I picked out a pretty tan pattern - "Spring Time." I finished my green skirt. We went in to the root beer stand for supper.

Weighing 120 After Gaining 10 Pounds at Park - Thursday, August 9, 1962

Tonight was the club picnic. They had it at Lampe's rather than in the park. Mom had missionary meeting here this afternoon. Phyllis and I went over to ask Norma if she was coming (this morning) and to get some gas for the lawn mower. She sent some glads over with us and said I had put on some weight this summer. This summer? During the school year, yes, but I didn't think I was still gaining. I do weigh 120 now, after gaining 10 pounds during my first year at college.

Enjoying Daddy's New Hammock Under Trees - Tuesday, August 7, 1962

Hot again today, and I was lazy. I finished "On the Shores of Silver Lake," cut out the material for a skirt, and answered Marilyn's letter. We have a hammock that we got Daddy for his birthday and it's so nice to lie out under the trees. It doesn't seem like it was a week ago tonight we were about to wind up our trip and were in Spencer.

Marilyn Monroe Committed Suicide - Monday, August 6, 1962

Time rushes on. This was a hot day. Marilyn Monroe committed suicide early Sunday morning with sleeping pills. I've been reading "On the Shores of Silver Lake." It's so interesting to read about the girls and Ma and Pa out on the prairie right where we were. They took down one of our landmarks today - the big elm tree in the far south fence row. It almost looked human when it fell, as if it were writhing in pain. I wrote a long letter to my "little sister." I got one from Marilyn where they live now in Florida and one from Mrs. Cowan.

Shopping in Washington - Wednesday, August 8, 1962

We went swimming this afternoon while Mom washed. I went uptown then and bought a pair of red slacks to replace my worn out red shorts. I'm getting too fat for some of my clothes. I hope I can still get into those blue slacks I got from Donna Marshall. Mom got me a new girdle, slip and panti-slip (one of the new fads). I mowed the front side yard tonight so it would look nice for missionary meeting tomorrow. Mom had a committee meeting at Ralston's this morning so I helped get dinner started.

Rev. Clark Was at Our Church Today - Sunday, August 5, 1962

The Clarks from near Iowa City were here for church today since Peterses are in Minnesota now. Grandma had them and us for dinner. Mrs. Clark was born in the old parsonage in West Chester fifty years ago. And she's also taught at Frenchburg. Yes, it still is a yet small world. Virginia played the organ for church and did an excellent job. She and several other girls have been taking lessons from Mrs. Helcher at the church this summer. It was a rainy day. It just doesn't seem as if the big Leet reunion at Grandma's was a year ago today.