Talked About Park College on "Man on the Street" - Thursday, May 21, 1964

Virginia was initiated into Thespians tonight. Phyllis and I went over with her. There are some cute kids in high school these days. I hardly know half of them. Mom went to a ceramics class tonight. Claude Woods "cornered me" today for his "Man on the Street" radio program. I pass him every day on my route but have never had to stop except for that one time last summer. I talked about Park College and college education in general. I got a gift certificate for a half dozen doughnuts at Fern's. One of the men at the program tonight asked Phyllis if I was her mother - I don't know how to take that!

Washington Will Celebrate 125 Years in June - Wednesday, May 20, 1964

Every Wednesday most of the working ladies wear their old-fashioned long dresses as part of the 125th anniversary celebration in June. Most of the men have grown beards. I don't know if I'll wear my long dress on Wednesdays or not, but I plan to model it (Mom's great grandmother's wedding dress) at their style show. I worked on third grade Indian material this morning. After work I ironed. Kenneth and Janet were here this evening. We caught lightning bugs. I don't know if we could make it into a paying proposition or not, but a chemical company in St. Louis will pay 30 cents a hundred for them.

Saw Map Made From Construction Paper Pieces - Tuesday, May 19, 1964

Tonight Phyllis and I went to Y-Whizzers. Just ladies went on time to go on the scavenger hunt, so Karen Pohren went with us. In spite of a good try, we came in last. I've been in the last group in the last three scavenger hunts I've been on. After the meeting Ben Davis took Phyllis and me and Skip Robinson to the A&W for something to eat. I looked at some of the materials Mrs. Zager gave me, but these May days are getting away from me in spite of myself. I stopped past the school to look at the big Indian area mural map Mrs. Zager's third graders made from construction paper pieces.

Worked All Day Again For Mrs. Luckenbill - Monday, May 18, 1964

Phyllis and I went in to the show, "Man's Favorite Sport," tonight. It was good. I thought I'd die laughing when Rock Hudson fell out of the boat in an inflatable life suit. I worked all day again for Mrs. Luckenbill. I had a busy morning. The news route was fairly eventful, too, with quite a few "locals." Mrs. Cowan sent me three packages of seeds. I didn't get any more Stephens ballots back. It's a good way to check their individual efficiencies (unless they're on vacation or something) as to how fast they "return immediately."

Saw TV Show About Vinton School For the Blind - Sunday, May 17, 1964

Phyllis, Ann and I went out to the backyard in bathing suits this afternoon to suntan. I got some on my back. I worked a little on the yearbook, getting all set "to go." I hope Karen sends me what I need soon. I watched a TV show from 5:30 to 6:00, "Challenge of the Shadows," about the Vinton School for the Blind. I had done an article about the program for the Journal. I went bike riding on the back road out to the highway and back, and then Virginia and I went. I played basketball with Virginia and Ann. I almost feel as if I have to keep "busy" to keep from "daydreaming" which isn't too good.

Mr. Edwards Saw My Letter to Mr. Norrington - Saturday, May 16, 1964

Virginia went to the prom tonight with Marlin Greiner from Keota (a double date arranged by his cousin, Mary Ann Miller). They doubled with Diana Reif and another cousin, Roger Greiner. It's about time someone left this house on a date. This afternoon I helped do things such as burn trash, take down storm windows and wash the other windows on the outside, take down clothes, and mow grass. About time I made myself useful. I got the letter from Mr. Edwards that Kathy mentioned in her letter. It was very nice. He said he liked my attitude and agreed with Mr. Norrington's reply (having seen my letter to him).

Kathy Wrote a Letter in Favor of Park - Friday, May 16, 1964

I worked all day today since Mrs. Luckenbill went to Indianapolis. The morning started out slowly, but then the Thursday club news began coming in and I had plenty to do. Terry sent the ballot back, and I got letters back from Nancy and Kathy Rickard. Kathy said Mr. Edwards had dictated a letter to her that she sent to me (except that I haven't received it yet - it must have been with regard to the one I sent Mr. Norrington). Anyway, Kathy said everything she could in favor of Park, thinking I must really be disillusioned. Mom and Dad went to the Lion's Club dinner at Keota, and Virginia is helping decorate for the prom. They just got home. Mom said, "What do I smell?" I nearly could have set the house on fire frying hamburgers. After I ran water into the skillet, I set it on the kitchen floor. We sandpapered the skillet ring I made on the floor.