July 24 - 27, 1961

Monday, July 24, 1961 HOT HOT

Lorie Wolff

A very nice day. I washed, got it done early. We took care of Mary Lorraine Wolff today. Blanche and Joy to Portland. Betty home early, kids had a good time. In evening Bill took them to movies. TOOTH ACHE Strawberry plants came. Bill set them out after supper. Betty made me happy telling me she was going to marry Mike. I sure hope so. Black calf went and they brought a red one.

Tuesday, July 25, 1961

I done up the work. Billie took me down to Dr. Taylor. I had that tooth out. What a relief. Betty home, went for a long ride, back up to Irene’s. Pickled cukes today.

Wednesday, July 26, 1961 Jacqueline Donna Smith’s birthday

A very nice day. Sunny, cool, good drying. I went to Portland with Blanche. She had to pay a fine for going through a red light in Portland. In p.m. I read paper. Billie mowed lawns. Also Betty mowed. She rode the horse with her small dear friend Cathy. Carlton and family called to say goodbye. Susan over to Brud and Verna’s. Betty didn’t feel very good today. I wish she had good health.

Thursday, July 27, 1961

A very nice sunny day, not too hot. Good drying. I washed. Cleaned up the house, etc. Faye Linscott here with Susan in p.m. Norma up to Lillian Allen’s, had a good time. Betty didn’t get home until late, went for a ride. In evening Susan rode bike up to Joys, watched TV. Bill called at Gordon’s. Norma and I had a game of croquet. I ironed, picked raspberries. Billie got some back PAY. Bought a lot of groceries. Had our first mess string beans, so good.