Met Mr. Blattner, a Park Graduate - Monday, August 5, 1963

We went in to the fair tonight. It rained so hard that they had to postpone the talent show until Thursday afternoon. We saw Boyd Blattner, a 1935 graduate of Park, and his wife and sons tonight. I never thought I'd meet a Park College graduate in a county fair show barn, but we Park College people get around in this world. A lady who was supervising county extension home economist work last week and was here seeing Iris knows about Park - she was Platte County home economist. I heard from Verna Thompson. She has a National Science Foundation assistanceship at Michigan State this summer. She's been visiting Vivian Pavlis some.

Picnic and a Church Service - Sunday, August 4, 1963

Iris invited Phyllis and me to Sunset Park tonight for a picnic. Jo Janacek, Frances Miller and two of her friends were also there. We cooked shish kabobs and corn on the cob over the grill. It was very good. Then Phyllis and I met the folks, Virginia and Ann at the square. We four girls talked in our car while the others went to the church service in the park. I finally wrote to Marilyn - my correspondence has been terrible. Virginia and Ann went with Leets to Bishops for dinner and now are staying at Grandma's tonight. I had Linda in Sunday School class. She told me I had a good lesson, but I wasn't very well prepared.

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.