Lunch is One Big Confusion - Wednesday, August 31, 1960

Phyllis thought today was better and I think yesterday was better! I do believe I gave the worst English talk of my life! It was to be on gadgets--I used our map measure. I feel a little more certain of my French. Lunch time over there is one big confusion, plus eating in other people's food mess--ugh! I just have to keep up in my studies!

A New and Different World - Tuesday, August 30, 1960

In spite of the confusion, my first day of school not spent at West Chester was fun. We are having the seminar in American government. It will be hard but interesting. Maybe I'll master French! There are just eight in the class. I'm glad they didn't drop it. I have Mrs. Kephart for English IV, college prep. It's a new and different world and I think I'm going to like it.

A Purebred Beagle Pup - Monday, August 29, 1960

Thus goes my last "school" vacation. I don't know where it went to! Daddy brought home a purebred beagle pup, "Tut," that Van Winkle's neighbors can't take with them when they move to Sioux City. He's so cute. Mom got us each a new dress. She was in town for county teachers' meetings. I helped Virginia finish the dress she has been making.

A "Funeral" for a Puppy - Sunday, August 28, 1960

Esteps left Grandma's this evening to go down to Parcells. They are going to leave from there in the morning. They will show their slides at their church tonight. They showed them at Sunday School. One of Bernard's puppies got laid on by a calf. It's a wonder that didn't happen sooner. They had a "funeral" out at Grandma's (kids did). We had dinner down at Cuddebacks. I still say there's nothing like the pen you're used to.

A Permanent for School - Saturday, August 27, 1960

Mom just got done giving me a permanent. It will be nice to have a new one for school. This morning we went to town. I got a blue cartridge pen to replace the one I lost. I'll try to put my name (and address) on this one. I tried on an $8.00 sweater at Wards. I'm glad I didn't just buy it--it didn't fit quite right. We baled hay here this afternoon. Lena Jane got my dinosaur's feet dirty in some soot from the stove pipe!

Summer Olympic Games - Friday, August 26, 1960

I babysat for Fudges this afternoon while they went to the tea for the teachers at Wellman. Mom went to it. Our beloved summer is about over. The Estep girls were here again. I re-sewed my skirt where I made it too tight. Grandma's road was closed tonight since they were putting the pipeline in. We watched the opening of the summer Olympic Games tonight and could hear Rome's church bells ringing.

A Day at the Lake - Thursday, August 25, 1960

Mom wasn't able to but the rest of us went to the lake for the day. We got there first (by ten minutes) although we thought we'd be last. We had a good picnic and swam before and afterwards. Merl, Jim, Phyl and I played keep away with the inner tube. Merl came back with us to ride the horse. Ruth and Bob are leaving from Parcells in the morning.