"Harvest" Moon - Sunday, August 7, 1960

I was sitting on the front porch tonight when all of the sudden the big "harvest" moon rose. I finished Prairie Star.It was a good little book--I'm glad I kept on reading it. I've also read most of two books of Phyl's since yesterday. I wore my new dress to church. Peters' are back.

Or Something - Saturday, August 6, 1960

I have had a sore lump in my throat that feels like a cut or something all day. I got tired mowing the yard so came in and took my temperature--I had 4/10. Phyllis finished mowing. It has been a funny day--cloudy with high pressure or something and hard to breathe.

Two Loads of Hay - Friday, August 5, 1960

I went in to get Marilyn after dinner but she didn't come after all. She said they were having company. Phyllis went along on "business" so I guess it wasn't a total extra trip. We baled two loads of hay starting at 3:30. I came to bed at 8:00 tonight--hope no one comes. Smiths are visiting Norma.

Horse Show at the Fair - Thursday, August 4, 1960

At the time, that (an O and a tiny arrow drawn with blue ink) circles a pressed bug (a 1/4 inch long, small brown spot). I don't know if it'll be there a day from now or a hundred years from now! I shut him in last night. The kids went to the horse show at the fair this afternoon and Phyllis and Daddy went again tonight. I went to Marilyn's. She's coming out tomorrow to spend the night if we're not baling hay. Virginia is staying all night at Mary's.

Baling Straw - Wednesday, August 3, 1960

We spent the afternoon out at Grandma's baling straw. We also got a little done before dinner. It sure was hot. I got stung by a wasp that I put my arm down on when I went in the door. I don't think I'd been stung in at least two summers. I helped out some with chores even though it wasn't my night. I typed a letter at Grandma's.

Champion Pigs and Calves - Tuesday, August 2, 1960

We bought a big square fan yesterday at Penneys. It is hot enough today that we can really use it. It keeps the upstairs a lot cooler. They are sold out of the mathematics books for the time being. I'm still watching the program and taking in most of what he says. Gary Sheetz, Linda Timmins and Rusty Parcell had champion pigs and calves at the fair. I guess Jim's lamb got a red ribbon.

Washington County Fair - Monday, August 1, 1960

This was the first day of the county fair and we went in this afternoon. There wasn't too much going on yet. Jimmy has a lamb he's exhibiting and we saw some other kids we know's things. I helped Mom make a copy (typed) of her arithmetic term paper Dr. Spitzer wanted a copy of. The possible grades were 9, 10 and 11, and Mom got 11+!