The Works of Anne Frank - Thursday, June 23, 1960

Tonight I went up to the church to see what's expected of Joan and me as candle lighters. I didn't stay for the regular rehearsal. I thought that was their concern. I've heard from 14 colleges. Some of them sound pretty good. Phyllis didn't sleep at all last night at the slumber party. Charley Harley died. I am reading The Works of Anne Frank. She was quite a girl.

A Misunderstanding - Wednesday, June 22, 1960

Phyllis went to a slumber party at Roberta Hess's tonight. Mom went to lodge. Daddy, Virginia, Ann and I went to the fairgrounds to see some horse training, but they were going home. They had a frantic time across the road when Effie called and said, "Is Helen there? Did you know Charles passed away?"! Norma thought she meant Charles Ralston. She was about beside herself. Actually it was Charles Harley and as far as we know he had a relapse and didn't die.

Glasses - Tuesday, June 21, 1960

I got my glasses today. It's hard to remember not to wear them when I read. Tonight Phyllis Crone had her shower for Karen. Karen wants Joan Anderson and me to light candles for her wedding - she only planned that tonight. I took my first summer band lesson. I missed the first two. We went to the library. I went to Van Winkles to see if Marilyn wanted to stay all night since her folks didn't want her to drive to the shower. She went with Karen.

"Tall Story" is About College Life - Monday, June 20, 1960

Tonight we went to see "Tall Story" at Phyllis's suggestion. It was really funny, clever, cute, modern, etc.--about college life and centered around an All-American basketball star (Anthony Perkins and Jane Fonda). It was cold today. I don't see how Ann and Denise stood it at their swimming lessons. I'm reading The Return of Hyman Kaplan - it's one of the few books I've ever laughed out loud over.

Candy Bars for Father's Day - Sunday, June 19, 1960

We went out to Grandma's tonight to take Grandpa his Father's Day candy bars. We all gave Daddy a billfold and some candy bars. Cuddeback kids were here for a while and Ann and Virginia were down there for a while. I finished A Night to Remember by Walter Lord. It's about the Titanic sinking.

Picking Strawberries - Saturday, June 18, 1960

I got up this morning planning to clean my room and practice. Phyllis Crone called to invite me to a shower for Karen Tuesday night. I ended up picking and preparing strawberries for dessert. This afternoon we took 22 boxes of trash and magazines down to the ditch. Phyllis took me for a ride on Duke. I planted my English flower seeds from Mrs. Cowan. I managed to vacuum my room.

All in Family Will Have Glasses - Friday, June 17, 1960

As of this afternoon, our entire family will have glasses. I got my eyes checked. I'm getting near sighted. I'll just need them for distances and not for reading. I bought Karen a white lunch cloth for her wedding a week from tonight. She called me today to see if I could help with the reception if I'm needed. Daddy is still out at Grandma's cultivating. I finished my 24 college information letters. Mom got Miriam's and another thesis at the library.