We Saw Virginia in All-School Play - Tuesday, May 28, 1963

We went to Wellman tonight to see Virginia in the all-school play, "The Birds and the Boys," the one we were going to do as seniors but then dropped when we didn't have time. Virginia was one of the photographers, no speaking and only in about the last five minutes. Mary Dunbar was "Beanie," the part that I was going to have. Well, I'm glad that play finally got presented! I talked to Nancy Statler tonight. She sounds as if she'd rather work than go to college. Working is fun, but I wouldn't give up college. The West Chester fifth grade toured the Journal office this afternoon.

Interviewed U.S. High School Band Member - Monday, May 27, 1963

This afternoon I went out to Roland's house on the east edge of Washington to get information from Judy who will be a member of the United States of America High School Band this summer and travel throughout the southern United States. She'll be a junior next year and plays alto sax. My article about Don Marek in Haiti was used on the front page along with another article on Haiti. Grandma and Grandpa left for Virginia today. Mom and Dad went to the Amanas tonight for a school supper for Vander Voorts and Kepharts. Phyllis and Virginia are at yearbook staff and play practice.

Finished Typing Phyllis's Physics Paper - Sunday, May 26, 1963

This afternoon all of us except Daddy went to the church for the WRC Memorial Day program. Virginia and Phyllis played in the band, which playing they helped to get organized after we got home from church, as no one seemed to know much about who was going to do what until Carmen called Mr. Eddy. I finished typing Phyllis's physics research paper for her. I had the closing mission study for Sunday School since Rosemary wasn't able to be there.

Went on a Shopping Spree - Saturday, May 25, 1963

I treated myself to a shopping spree this afternoon. I got a tan, yellow and blue striped dress with straw belt, tan pleated skirt and tan print blouse, four Advance patterns that Penney's was selling for one-fourth price, a gold belt to replace the one I ruined from my aqua dress, flowers for a basket purse. The nice thing of it was, my check for the yearbook work came today so I made an even exchange, including the fact that Mom gave me my allowance this morning. I went out to Grandma's to get some gas for the lawnmower and some other "business." I mowed with our new mower tonight, Daddy with the old.  

Charles and Bob Have Fun Joking - Friday, May 24, 1963

This was pay day again. It only amounts to $41.39 a week by the time taxes are deducted from my $50 total. Charles and Bob are forever joking around. Today after a lady brought in the First Presbyterian Church notice, Mr. Morris said, "If the First Presbyterians are as slow getting to the pearly gates as they are bringing in their church news, they'll never make it!" Well, I certainly will have a lot of locals for a Saturday tomorrow. I've had quite a few all week. There were three more engagement pictures and announcements today, one announcement without a picture - three on Wednesday, too.

Went With Mom to Teachers' Picnic - Thursday, May 23, 1963

I went with Mom to a teachers' picnic down at Miksch's tonight. We took Miss Asby along. We went out to their pond for a wiener roast. I enjoyed talking to Mrs. Kephart and Mrs. Leary was also glad to see me again. I talked with Mrs. Carris at the Selective Service office about interviewing Mr. Carris for a feature about his old musical instruments. Mr. Morris suggested I could interview Judy Roland who is a member of the United States High School Band. Her mother works at the Y but I wasn't able to contact her this afternoon.

Helped Stuff Advertising Inserts - Wednesday, May 22, 1963

Today I helped stuff Journal inserts. The advertising sections have to be put in by hand every Wednesday. Just like stuffing inside pages for six-page Styluses. This was a busier morning again. Yesterday there was hardly anything. I called Oneita tonight to see if she had any ideas for some feature stories. She suggested any interesting hobbies. (I'd already thought of Mrs. Bauer's cruets and Mr. Griffith's shells.) She mentioned a man's old musical instruments and another man's museum. We had choir practice tonight.