To Catch the Money Stealer - Wednesday, December 14, 1960

Tonight was church night. The youth fellowship decorated the Christmas tree. However, I spent most of my time trying to do chemistry problems. Mr.Evans had me leave my purse on top of my locker with office money in it to see if they can catch the money stealer. I sure thought he suspected me or something when he wanted to see my money! I think sleep is the only thing I need and then I'd be all right.

Church Christmas Tree - Tuesday, December 13, 1960

I stayed after school tonight to type news. Mrs.Fordyce and I did it all as there wasn't enough for the production staff to stay. At first I thought she wanted me to stay tomorrow night, too, but that would have messed chores up. I did Shirley's layout tonight. I bought a church Christmas tree tonight and ran with it to the church since Mom was in a hurry to get home because of Ann's permanent. It sure looked like I was stealing things. I guess I missed being in Thespians this semester by one point.

National Honor Society - Monday, December 12, 1960

My week long journeying toWellman began tonight. I went with Sheryl to the National Honor Society meeting. We didn't get much accomplished and there were only two Wellman kids there. We might sponsor a dance at the end of the semester. I took the "freezer fresh" homecoming cookies for refreshments. I fear Mrs.Fordyce is going to get rather grouchy about the school paper. I've got about a trillion things to remember.

Joyeux Noel - Sunday, December 11, 1960

This weekend has been quite a different story compared to last week on the equations. We don't even have a chemistry assignment. I finished up my Christmas card block print designs. I'm going to write Joyeux Noel et Une Bonne Annee on them. By the way, we're going to Ohio at Christmas for a couple of days. That, my research paper, science project, sleep...then I'll soon be through with "school." Where we'll graduate is still a problem.

Beat Again in Basketball - Saturday, December 10, 1960

We got beat last night. They're the only team that has ever beaten Mid-Prairie in football and then they have to do it again in basketball! I babysat all afternoon while Mrs. Fudge went shopping in Iowa City. Mom had class up there again. I started sewing my red wool skirt so I can wear it to the French class Christmas party. I am making French block print Christmas cards. This next week will be filled to capacity.

"The Thread of Life" - Friday, December 9, 1960

Phyllis went to the Regina game. I did chores by myself to repay her for doing them for me Wednesday night. I watched "The Thread of Life"- genetics - that Mr. Statler recommended. It was pretty interesting. I was going to go to town tomorrow afternoon, but now I guess I'll babysit for Fudges. Might as well make money rather than spend it. They've been working on our house. They took the front porch off, changed three windows and the back door.

Dusting Powder - Thursday, December 8, 1960

As Phyllis and I both figured we would, we both ended up with dusting powder from our FHA secret sisters. I think Phyllis's pillow for Junean was about the most popular present there. I didn't have to do anything for the yearbook.Everyone else was typing what I've written, so that's okay with me. I was too wordy with my definitions so didn't get five chemistry questions answered on the first part of the test.