Went Shopping with Evelyn at Antioch Shopping Center - Saturday, May 29, 1965

Evelyn took me shopping with her at Antioch Shopping Center today. I wasn't going to spend any money - I'm trying to budget myself to $40 for the month - but got an umbrella, black flats, green plaid shorts, and a new pin bonnet, all of which I needed. Evelyn picked out some very pretty wedding invitations. They had several books of styles, all printed by Smithcraft of good old Columbus Junction, Iowa. She's staying here for the weekend. Linda Cleveland and I had a riot checking up on a wedding in the chapel tonight - we even had two ushers or groomsmen ask us if we'd like to get married tonight! The Jerry Lewis movie, The Patsy, was terrible.

Got Stanford Tests and an Iowa Test for Our Program - Friday, May 28, 1965

I've been getting some good natured teasing about my being "addicted to Park College." Bonnie said I should tell people when they ask why I'm here, "They revoked my diploma." I just came up from Mom Hunt's apartment where Marv and Al made cinnamon toast for a group of us. This morning I went out to Chinn and Mr. Ultican gave me a supply of Stanford tests. Then I stopped past the junior high to get and Iowa test from Mrs. Gatton for our seventh grade student. After lunch Kathy went with me to take last year's Stephens composite in to DeCloud's studio for repairs. Someone drew pencil marks on thirteen photos and tore two from the composite.

Will Get Books and Tests From R-5 to Use in Our Program - Thursday, May 27, 1965

Things ended up working out very well for me today. The Board of Education in Kansas City couldn't give us any books or tests. I finally got a hold of several "roses among the thorns" in the R-5 district, and I think Mr. Ultican at Chinn will be able to give us what we need. Luckily I got to the Pattons' house (after trying twice before) when Dee was there, and that was the only time Mrs. Patton would let me go into her room. I got the things I took there in April. Dee is leaving for the weekend, so I really needed them! Dr. Pai is leaving everything mostly up to me in connection with our program. He will be in Iowa City Tuesday through Thursday. My road maps were still in the car so I used them to show him how to get there.

Dr. Pai Said He was Busy with ELI Work - Wednesday, May 26, 1965

I got here - with no bumped fenders this time - at 3:15. I went straight to Alumni and was greeted with Dr. Pai's "untimely" welcome: "Oh, is this Wednesday?...I'm busy with some ELI stuff right now....Come back tomorrow at 3:30 or 4:00." He probably thinks I live in the next county! Oh well, it's not really that bad (except for missing Virginia's commencement) and there are things I can do on my own lining things up tomorrow anyway. I got moved into Room 311 in Hawley and am half unpacked. It's a real "cozy" bunch here for the summer term. I spent the evening with Tex. I called Evelyn - she took us to the Dari Sweet and there I saw Dee. Then we went to Jim's apartment and visited.

Virginia was one of Top Seven Students at Class Night - Tuesday, May 25, 1965

Class night proved interesting for us as usual. Virginia received a number of nice awards and was one of the top seven students. She was thrilled that Ron was valedictorian - she's been hoping for a long time. Diana Reif was salutatorian. Beth Vodicka and Terry Mangold received the Danforth awards, making that award "seven out of ten" for West Chester. This morning I took the lawnmower to town for repairs. I was gone a half hour. I spent the day packing. So here I go off to Park once more!

CBS Sponsored a Viewer Participation Drivers Test - Monday, May 24, 1965

CBS sponsored an hour long National Drivers Test tonight showing actual driving situations with opportunity given for answering and scoring corresponding questions. My score, though above the predetermined average from four major cities, was still in the "fair" driver category. Probably the people who need to see a program such as this didn't. The last question about drinking was handled well psychologically. In town I got the instruction booklet for my radio - I can work it now. I got some Italian leather sandals at Penneys.

Virginia and Ann Looked Self-Assured at Baccalaureate - Sunday, May 23, 1965

Baccalaureate was tonight. We took Grandma and Grandpa. I won't be here for commencement Thursday evening. Virginia and Ann both looked so self-assured tonight. I sometimes deprive myself of a lot of enjoyment by being so self-conscious. Johnsons were here this afternoon. I take College Bowl shows almost to heart now - one team lost by five points today. That would really be awful. We are disgusted with Rev. Peters for mentioning in the church bulletin that some people were concerned with some after-prom behavior last week. No one knows what it could be and he won't say.

Picked Out a Clock-Radio as a Graduation Present - Saturday, May 22, 1965

I went in to town with Mom for a little while this morning. I got a few things I needed - including a new pink nightshirt, checked my bank balance and had Carol continue my Journal subscription for its last "three weeks and two days" that I still have coming to me. I picked out a light gray beige clock radio at Payne's for my graduation present. However, we've been having trouble getting the different buttons to work properly. I'll have to go back and get some directions. The girls wanted to get a hair dryer with Washington stamps so we picked that out. I helped vacuum and "talked school teaching" with Mom this afternoon.