Went to Fair for Judging Results - Wednesday, August 7, 1963

Phyllis and I went back in to see the parade of champions, the 4-H pageant and fireworks tonight. The pageant was nice, but had its rough spots, although many pageants do, including the Park pageant. They sent me out to the fairgrounds at 8:00 this morning to pick up judging results. It was nice out there then, the morning after the night before. I went back out from 12:00 to 1:15, then came back and made my regular rounds of the stores. I ended up with a lot of local news items for today again.

Watched Miss Washington County Contest - Tuesday, August 6, 1963

Phyllis and I took Linda and Abbie to the fair tonight. We watched the Miss Washington County contest. Pam Hite won, Cheryl Keating (the favorite of lots of us) was second and Colleene Beughly from Brighton, third. Peggy McKinstry gave a lovely speech and later performed her talent. She should have been Miss Iowa. I went out to the fair this afternoon from 12:00 till 2:30 since the stores were closed for the fair, and scouted around for local news items. I saw Helen Birkey, also some other kids tonight. Mom and the kids went to Cedar Rapids with Orleana and Betty to shop. They brought me a University of Mexico sweatshirt. Virginia went to the fair with Bonnie and then home with her. Ann has the flu that some of Leets had.

Met Mr. Blattner, a Park Graduate - Monday, August 5, 1963

We went in to the fair tonight. It rained so hard that they had to postpone the talent show until Thursday afternoon. We saw Boyd Blattner, a 1935 graduate of Park, and his wife and sons tonight. I never thought I'd meet a Park College graduate in a county fair show barn, but we Park College people get around in this world. A lady who was supervising county extension home economist work last week and was here seeing Iris knows about Park - she was Platte County home economist. I heard from Verna Thompson. She has a National Science Foundation assistanceship at Michigan State this summer. She's been visiting Vivian Pavlis some.

Picnic and a Church Service - Sunday, August 4, 1963

Iris invited Phyllis and me to Sunset Park tonight for a picnic. Jo Janacek, Frances Miller and two of her friends were also there. We cooked shish kabobs and corn on the cob over the grill. It was very good. Then Phyllis and I met the folks, Virginia and Ann at the square. We four girls talked in our car while the others went to the church service in the park. I finally wrote to Marilyn - my correspondence has been terrible. Virginia and Ann went with Leets to Bishops for dinner and now are staying at Grandma's tonight. I had Linda in Sunday School class. She told me I had a good lesson, but I wasn't very well prepared.

Helped With Betty's Shower - Saturday, August 3, 1963

The church ladies had a shower for Betty Weerman this afternoon at the church. Isabelle and Mom were mainly in charge. I had the guest book and gave her gifts to her when she opened them. It was a very nice shower. I got a letter from Vivien. She informed me that I'd have to buy my dress ($35.00 - $45.00) if I still want to be her bridesmaid. We'll have to see. Another typical day at the Journal. It is never dull when Charles and Bob are together. They really act about like two college kids. I had several calls for college page items.

College All-Stars Beat Green Bay - Friday, August 2, 1963

Leets were here for a cook-out supper in the back yard. We kids went in to swim. Mom and Jane brought Alice and Jim in for a little while. Then we came back and watched the Green Bay Packers - College All-Stars football game. The All-Stars won for the first time since 1958. I ran a notice in the Journal for sending in the college page news items. It was really hot again. Virginia and Ann went out to Grandma's to spend the night with Betty and Linda.

Embarrassing Phone Conversation - Thursday, August 1, 1963

I don't think I'll ever live down what I did this afternoon. I was told some visitors had called on Father Lew, the Catholic priest. I called his number and when a woman answered, I asked, "Is this Mrs. Lew?" And as if that wasn't enough, when she said, "This is the housekeeper," I asked, "Is Mrs. Lew there?" I felt very dumb as it dawned on me that Catholic priests don't get married just as she said, "There is no Mrs. Lew." Mom had missionary meeting here this afternoon. I think they finally might be about ready to run my newsprint story.