We Took Ellen to Iowa City to Get a Bus to Des Moines - Friday, April 30, 1965

This morning Phyllis and I took Ellen to Iowa City so she could take a 12:10 bus to Des Moines and from there to Shenandoah. She had planned to take a train, but the Mississippi River floods have put a stop to passenger service. We decided it was too hot to stay in Iowa City to shop. I hadn't had my hair set long enough after washing it this morning, so I about looked like a Beatle! I wrote a letter to Mrs. Cowan and several thank you notes this afternoon.

Have Now Been Asked to Help with Camp Fire Girls Camp - Thursday, April 29, 1965

Let's see - what did I do today? I read the May Reader's Digest and found it had some very interesting articles. Sharon came in for lunch and we had pizza. I need to wash my hair, but I'm going to attempt to get up early to do it. Oneita came this evening for the cancer drive. She asked if I'd like to help with the Campfire Girls camp. I've also been asked to help with Bible School, so with the possibility of the camp, organ lessons, etc., I should find enough to do this summer. I also hope to read and sew, not just "talk" about that.

Made Posters, Mint and Nut Cups for Program - Wednesday, April 28, 1965

This afternoon I made three posters about the mother-daughter program. Helen called to tell me I was to do them, this morning. I took them to the bank, store and post office. Coming back past the store I saw Mr. Griggs reading his Journal with a picture - I recognized as mine - from the sidewalk. Park had sent an announcement of commencement and a nice review of my activities and accomplishments. I went out to visit with Grandma for a while this afternoon. Tonight Mom, Phyllis, Ellen and I went over to the church to help Isabelle, Mrs. Reif and Mrs. Peters make mint and nut cups.

Took News Item About Park Graduation to Journal Office - Tuesday, April 27, 1965

I went with Mom and Dad to PTA tonight. Many were interested in my teaching position. Mrs. Mangold approached me about teaching the junior high class in Bible School. Phyllis, Ellen and I went to Washington this afternoon. We ate lunch at the Dari Delite. I took my local news item about graduating from Park to the Journal and left it on Mrs. Luckenbill's desk. Mrs. Morris was the only one I talked with as most of the others were out for lunch. I bought some blue shorts and a red print blouse at the new Mode O' Day store and tennis shoes. I unpacked my big suitcase.

Spent Morning with Phyllis at Tarkio, Left for Iowa - Monday, April 26, 1965

Phyllis, her roommate Ellen and I left Tarkio about noon after the girls had taken care of some of their last business and got packed. Phyllis showed me through the new science center where she worked this year and the main administration building. The summer term students were registering today. We saw Rich Shugart briefly and saw that his family had made it to Tarkio after being at Park for commencement. We got here about 5:10 - 24 hours after the folks left Park (which was 24 hours after they got there).

Received B.A. in Elementary Education from Park College - Sunday, April 25, 1965

I received my B.A. degree from Park College today. It was really a nice commencement. Dr. Edler G. Hawkins, the moderator of the United Presbyterian Church General assembly, was the speaker. He was also given an honorary degree. After baccalaureate (also nice) we went to the president's luncheon in Commons. It was a quite cold and cloudy day (but it didn't rain - just during the night a little). Mom should have gotten some good pictures anyway. I bought my "canary and wine" hood that each of us got along with our diploma. I finished packing after the folks left, and I drove to Tarkio. I was able to meet the bus and surprise Phyl when their choir tour bus got back.

Arrival Coincided with Meal Times All Four Years - Saturday, April 24, 1965

Mom, Daddy, Virginia and Ann got here at 5:20 - just as I was going to supper with Winnie. Last year I was on my way to breakfast with Rosemary, the year before just back from lunch with Nancy, and my freshman year I had been to supper with Gloria. Winnie and Jean were in Warrensburg last night for Leslie and Glenn's wedding. Evelyn and Jim went to Pierce City today for the wedding of a girlfriend of Evelyn's. I had a nice leisurely day of completing my packing - for once I was ready. Virginia set my hair this evening. Then we sat in Hawley lounge and visited. It seems impossible that tomorrow I will graduate from college.

Commencement Rehearsal was Followed by Picnic - Friday, April 23, 1965

This "summer" weather is about too much. The seniors - or part of us - went to Wyandotte County Lake this evening for what was probably the "best behaved" senior class picnic in several years. Vivien and Charlie took Kathy Darch, Margaret McElwain and me. Commencement rehearsal this afternoon was fun. Mr. McDaniel, our marshall, said "McDowell, where are you going?" when I had gotten in the wrong pew. I told him, "trying to be a kindergarten student." My "bosses" surprised me with a farewell gift today - a set of eight Park College tumblers and a cute Peanuts graduating teacher card.