Helped With Betty's Shower - Saturday, August 3, 1963

The church ladies had a shower for Betty Weerman this afternoon at the church. Isabelle and Mom were mainly in charge. I had the guest book and gave her gifts to her when she opened them. It was a very nice shower. I got a letter from Vivien. She informed me that I'd have to buy my dress ($35.00 - $45.00) if I still want to be her bridesmaid. We'll have to see. Another typical day at the Journal. It is never dull when Charles and Bob are together. They really act about like two college kids. I had several calls for college page items.

College All-Stars Beat Green Bay - Friday, August 2, 1963

Leets were here for a cook-out supper in the back yard. We kids went in to swim. Mom and Jane brought Alice and Jim in for a little while. Then we came back and watched the Green Bay Packers - College All-Stars football game. The All-Stars won for the first time since 1958. I ran a notice in the Journal for sending in the college page news items. It was really hot again. Virginia and Ann went out to Grandma's to spend the night with Betty and Linda.

Embarrassing Phone Conversation - Thursday, August 1, 1963

I don't think I'll ever live down what I did this afternoon. I was told some visitors had called on Father Lew, the Catholic priest. I called his number and when a woman answered, I asked, "Is this Mrs. Lew?" And as if that wasn't enough, when she said, "This is the housekeeper," I asked, "Is Mrs. Lew there?" I felt very dumb as it dawned on me that Catholic priests don't get married just as she said, "There is no Mrs. Lew." Mom had missionary meeting here this afternoon. I think they finally might be about ready to run my newsprint story.

Colleen Moore's Doll House - Wednesday, July 31, 1963

Ruth and Bob and Shirley stopped for a minute this evening. They're leaving tomorrow. I finally got a letter written to Terry Seelye and one to Barbara Page. I sent along the WRA minutes I finally got typed to see if she could duplicate some copies and file them. I got the information about Colleen Moore's doll house. It didn't give too much specific information about the glass part, so I still don't know for sure what Mr. Melville part was.

Grandma and Grandpa's Anniversary - Tuesday, July 30, 1963

We had Lorahs and Shirley here for supper. Then Grandma and Grandpa, Leets and Cuddebacks came for ice cream and cake for Grandma and Grandpa's anniversary. We kids played soccer for a while - thus I have a bruised leg. We showed some slides later this evening to Ruth and Bob. There were certainly a lot of local news items today, and a couple more I could have had but saved for tomorrow. Kathy Amayo, my "little sister," wrote to me. I'm sorry I didn't see more of her last year, but she was able to take care of herself so well.

Fourth Place in Miss Iowa Contest - Monday, July 29, 1963

Peggy McKinstry was third runner-up in the Miss Iowa contest. I heard on the news last night that she was one of the five finalists and found out at the Journal this morning that she was fourth, after we heard she wasn't one of the top three. I just had a feeling she could be among the finalists. Miss Davenport won (from Illinois), followed by Ames (from Minnesota), Burlington, Washington County, and Manona. Leets, Shirley - the girl Lorahs brought to Iowa with them - Betty Peters and we girls went miniature golfing tonight.

Leet-McDowell Reunion Had 50 There - Sunday, July 28, 1963

We had a Leet-McDowell reunion at Grandma's today. There were about 50 people there this time compared to over 70 two years ago. Quite a few of us were out there for supper, too. Well, I didn't get my letters written again. Some I really must get off. I played softball with Jim, John and Arney, and Phyllis joined us for badminton foursomes. Donnie Bishop had Carol Jungbluth, the girl he's engaged to, there. A year ago tonight we were in wondrous Winnipeg.