September 15 - 18, 1961

Friday, September 15, 1961

Cloudy. We got some rain early this morning. We sure need it up. I ironed. Fern and Lloyd here in p.m. Mama had a little bad spell this morning. Betty gone down to Dawn’s this p.m. to spend the night. We saved the cows milk today.

Saturday, September 16, 1961

Very nice day. I done a little cooking. Betty came home from Dawn’s. Dawn stayed for supper. Bill, Betty, Dawn and I to the movies in evening. We enjoyed it very much. Betty seemed to be glad we went.

Sunday, September 17, 1961

A beautiful day. Had our first frost last night. I called at Aunt Ava’s in a.m. Bill, Billie and Betty picked the veggies over in garden. Betty went for a ride on horse. Mama went for a ride with Bob and Blanche. Bill, Betty over to South Harrison. George and Thena called. Art Ward, Kennie and Dot. Fern and Lloyd. I went up to Arthur Sanborn’s to see the new barn. Called at Herbert and Esther Allen’s.

Monday, September 18, 1961 LETTER FROM MIKE AND DOROTHEA

Nice cool day. A very nice day. I washed. Billie hauled corn fodder. Betty up late, helped Billie some. When riding on the horse. Betty got a nice letter from Mike. Very understanding. We got one from Dorothea and family too. Was so glad to hear from her. On the cool side here today and tonight. Betty downtown.