Ten of Eleven Students who Came to Our Program are Boys - Tuesday, June 1, 1965

We had eleven students show up this morning for our reading program - ten are boys. This afternoon I gave a test to a first grader whose mother didn't get him here this morning because she hadn't read our letter right. Dee didn't make it back from St. Louis in time so I had to handle both a first grader and a group of fourth or third grade level boys. This afternoon I talked with another woman on the phone about her two kids. Kathy Webb called and offered to help. I'll be glad to have her in addition to Bonnie's and Kathy's generous help. Kathy and I went to the North Kansas City Library to get a book for one of our seventh graders. I drove the wrong way on a "One Way" street! We went to the cookout at the Careys tonight.

Spent Time Getting Ready for Start of the Reading Program - Monday, May 31, 1965

This morning Evelyn and I got up at 9:00 and she left a little while later. I set my hair for two hours and it turned out almost in a flip - Virginia would have loved it. I read some more testing instructions. This afternoon I went down to the education department and moved around some tables, dusted, made signs directing people to the reading program, and washed an accumulation of coffee cups. I took Kathy up to Carey's, and then we went to the root beer stand. I took Bonnie there tonight. We're in the process of planning a surprise double bridal shower for Evelyn and Dee.

Helped with Faculty-Student Picnic at Hamiltons - Sunday, May 30, 1965

This morning I went to the Episcopal church north of here with Tex Smith and Miss Vulliamy. I had wanted to visit an Episcopal church and was glad for the opportunity. This particular congregation is about as informal as our own in West Chester, and they have a minister who reads his sermon. This afternoon I sunbathed on Hawley lawn. Then at 3:30 I drove to Commons to pick up the food for the faculty-student picnic at the Hamiltons. Linda, Bonnie, Kathy and I went early to help. Playing croquet was fun. Tonight Mom Hunt drove Marv, Al, Bonnie, Kathy and me to the Plaza to window shop and get ice cream and hamburgers. Evelyn was home for the day but is back tonight.

Went Shopping with Evelyn at Antioch Shopping Center - Saturday, May 29, 1965

Evelyn took me shopping with her at Antioch Shopping Center today. I wasn't going to spend any money - I'm trying to budget myself to $40 for the month - but got an umbrella, black flats, green plaid shorts, and a new pin bonnet, all of which I needed. Evelyn picked out some very pretty wedding invitations. They had several books of styles, all printed by Smithcraft of good old Columbus Junction, Iowa. She's staying here for the weekend. Linda Cleveland and I had a riot checking up on a wedding in the chapel tonight - we even had two ushers or groomsmen ask us if we'd like to get married tonight! The Jerry Lewis movie, The Patsy, was terrible.

Got Stanford Tests and an Iowa Test for Our Program - Friday, May 28, 1965

I've been getting some good natured teasing about my being "addicted to Park College." Bonnie said I should tell people when they ask why I'm here, "They revoked my diploma." I just came up from Mom Hunt's apartment where Marv and Al made cinnamon toast for a group of us. This morning I went out to Chinn and Mr. Ultican gave me a supply of Stanford tests. Then I stopped past the junior high to get and Iowa test from Mrs. Gatton for our seventh grade student. After lunch Kathy went with me to take last year's Stephens composite in to DeCloud's studio for repairs. Someone drew pencil marks on thirteen photos and tore two from the composite.

Will Get Books and Tests From R-5 to Use in Our Program - Thursday, May 27, 1965

Things ended up working out very well for me today. The Board of Education in Kansas City couldn't give us any books or tests. I finally got a hold of several "roses among the thorns" in the R-5 district, and I think Mr. Ultican at Chinn will be able to give us what we need. Luckily I got to the Pattons' house (after trying twice before) when Dee was there, and that was the only time Mrs. Patton would let me go into her room. I got the things I took there in April. Dee is leaving for the weekend, so I really needed them! Dr. Pai is leaving everything mostly up to me in connection with our program. He will be in Iowa City Tuesday through Thursday. My road maps were still in the car so I used them to show him how to get there.

Dr. Pai Said He was Busy with ELI Work - Wednesday, May 26, 1965

I got here - with no bumped fenders this time - at 3:15. I went straight to Alumni and was greeted with Dr. Pai's "untimely" welcome: "Oh, is this Wednesday?...I'm busy with some ELI stuff right now....Come back tomorrow at 3:30 or 4:00." He probably thinks I live in the next county! Oh well, it's not really that bad (except for missing Virginia's commencement) and there are things I can do on my own lining things up tomorrow anyway. I got moved into Room 311 in Hawley and am half unpacked. It's a real "cozy" bunch here for the summer term. I spent the evening with Tex. I called Evelyn - she took us to the Dari Sweet and there I saw Dee. Then we went to Jim's apartment and visited.

Virginia was one of Top Seven Students at Class Night - Tuesday, May 25, 1965

Class night proved interesting for us as usual. Virginia received a number of nice awards and was one of the top seven students. She was thrilled that Ron was valedictorian - she's been hoping for a long time. Diana Reif was salutatorian. Beth Vodicka and Terry Mangold received the Danforth awards, making that award "seven out of ten" for West Chester. This morning I took the lawnmower to town for repairs. I was gone a half hour. I spent the day packing. So here I go off to Park once more!