July 1 - 4, 1961 4th of July

Saturday, July 1, 1961

A nice clear pretty day, cool. I varnished rugs in Mama’s and Billie’s rooms. Painted rug in kitchen. Mike working at Harry Cross’s again today. Betty, Rowena and Mike gone camping down by the brook.

Sunday, July 2, 1961

Rainy day. Kids didn’t get home from camping very early. Nice early this morning but clouded up and a miserable day. Fern, Lloyd called.

Monday, July 3, 1961

A very nice day, clothes dried good. We got some bad showers this p.m. and evening. Betty began work today at Irene’s. Mike worked at Harry Cross’s today. Rowena here for a week.

Tuesday, July 4, 1961 Peas today

A very nice day. Cool, sunny and a little cloudy about four. I done up the work, called at Ferns. Washed, did a big ironing. Bill, Billie picked strawberries and peas. We had fried chicken, peas (fresh), mashed potatoes, strawberries and cream for dinner. Mama to the parade with Fern and Lloyd. Betty, Mike and Rowena with two other people gone to Old Orchard. A lot of highway accidents, drownings and other deaths this weekend. Bill and Bill didn’t have to work today. Missed Raymond today.