We Bought a Football and a Water Gun at McLellans - Thursday, August 27, 1964

Phyllis, Virginia and I took Linda and Abbie to the show, The Carpetbaggers, tonight. At first I thought I hadn't liked it, but after more thought, I do. The McLellans store was having a Moonlight Sale (Virginia had noticed it in a classified ad in tonight's paper) so we went in to see if they had any turtles - they don't. I wonder if "the way to a man's heart" could possibly be through buying a football! Phyllis wanted it. I also got a water gun for "self defense as dorm president." I got most of my blue jumper made - including the self styled facings since I'm not lining it.

President Johnson's Choice is Hubert Humphrey - Wednesday, August 26, 1964

President Johnson announced his choice for Vice President today, Senator Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota. They both flew down from Washington (where Johnson had called Humphrey this afternoon for a last talk) to appear before the convention. Governor Hughes gave one of the seven seconding speeches for Johnson, but none of the networks covered his. We girls went to town this morning. I got some blue wool and a pattern for a slingshot jumper, two blouses for $5 - a special at Penneys - and some other things I needed. I took our typewriter and mine to the Journal office and used a pressure blower they have to clean the dirt and erasures out of them. I went over to the school to see Mom's second grade room where she will be this year in what was the high school home ec room.

Mississippi Delegates Walked Out of Convention - Tuesday, August 25, 1964

We've been watching the convention, but there doesn't seem to be a whole lot going on other than the Mississippi walk-out because they refused to sign the loyalty oath for support of President Johnson. I mended some clothes, hemmed a skirt, cleaned another drawer, and so forth. I'm mostly just taking advantage of my last lazy summer days - it's been quite a while since I had whole ones - Fourth of July weekend and a couple of days before I started work were all.

Being Open Minded About Democratic Convention - Monday, August 24, 1964

It seemed strange not to go to work today. The Journal was late coming - guess they couldn't get along without my help! Mom, Dad and I went in to see Miss Margaret at the hospital tonight. The Claude Thomases from near Dayton, Ohio, stopped here this morning. Daddy taught him at Frenchburg. They also stopped past the school to see Daddy. I began going through some of my boxes and drawers. I shouldn't have much trouble at all getting ready to go this time. The Democratic National Convention is this week. It's nice not to feel prejudiced against them and to be really open minded for once.

In Addition to Welfare Must Think About Car Business - Sunday, August 23, 1964

Esteps, Grandma and Grandpa, Rikki and Shawn were here for dinner. I slept till 9:30 and didn't know until then that we were having company for dinner. Sometimes I fail to hear things around here. My permanent turned out well with a lot of body and not too much curl at all. Doug Hough was my only pupil on my last Sunday of teaching. I've really enjoyed the class this summer. I must think about car business now in addition to my personal welfare at college - oil changes and so forth.

Walked Out the Door as Usual After Last Day of Work - Saturday, August 22, 1964

This was my last day of work. No one mentioned the fact. I did talk to Dorothy about it on the phone. I just walked out the door as usual. I can't believe how fast this summer disappeared. A week from tonight I'll be back at Park. Daddy wrote each of us girls another $25 check for helping with the hay to use for school, so I went on another shopping spree - gray jumper, red plaid slim skirt, dark brown polished cotton skirt, black flats, hose, bras, girdle, white blouse, and orange shoe color kit. Virginia gave me my roller perm. It seems to be a good "take." Mary and Rhoda were here.

Went to Dog 'N Suds for Mom and Dad's Anniversary - Friday, August 21, 1964

We went to the Dog 'N Suds for supper for Mom and Dad's anniversary. It's been quite a while since we've gotten around to doing that. The suit I ordered from Yonkers came today. It's a pretty pinkish red color. I have an ear ache. It's bothered me several times this summer but hardly ever did that before that. I had Mr. Jarvis put a new rivet in my typewriter case with a gadget they have in the store. I was stopped by the "Man on the Street" again - he started by asking me what I liked best about the State Fair.

Spoke to David About Vanderbilts Article in Life - Thursday, August 20, 1964

We're finally getting a little bit of rain. It's been so dry all summer that we haven't mowed the grass more than six times. Dallas was doing a story for the Journal and said the county's loss due to the drought will be several million dollars. I bought a roller perm to try before I go back to school, and a new night shirt. I got Mom and Dad a set of drinking glasses for us to give to them for their anniversary. David Vanderbilt is still my friend. I called his attention to the article in this week's Life magazine about the Vanderbilt family fortune. He said someone else had mentioned it to him, too.

Stephens Will Have 18 Women in Hawley - Wednesday, August 19, 1964

Finally I received the final word on Stephens. We will have the east end of Hawley's fourth floor plus Room 405 and 407 on the west end. The remainder of the floor will be occupied by freshman girls. Stephens will have 18 - two in each room. I made a few roommate switches - the Dean of Women said I could - from those "singles" they had put together. I hope things work out! Personally, I'd rather make our one extra room a private lounge and entertain guests (guys) in Hawley lounge. Two men were here to sell us a water conditioner - I and my signing cards at the fair!