July 16 - 19, 1962

Monday, July 16, 1962 Permanent for Betty

I washed. Not very good weather. Betty had a permanent today, by Kay Fleck Howard. It looks very nice. Kay does very well. I washed, not a very good day. Helen called in p.m. to pick up Kay. Betty down to Helen and Kay’s for a cookout. Had a good time. Bill and I down and got her. Picked first mess of green PEAS.

Tuesday, July 17, 1962 LETTER FROM MIKE

Betty got her first letter from her husband. I cleaned up the house. Ironed, had green peas for supper. Good. Dawn called today. Invited Betty down for a few days. Betty was so pleased to go. Holly Smart Lyons called. Bill down to Ferns in evening to watch TV ballgame.

Wednesday, July 18, 1962

Letter from Mike. Another one of those cloudy days. I done up the work, made pie, picked greens, made pot roast. Betty got a letter from Mike. In evening Fern and I went to Sara’s baby shower.

Thursday, July 19, 1962 2 Letters from Mike

A very nice day all day. Sunshine and warm. I had doors and windows open. I picked peas, greens and a few raspberries. Aunt Ava brought Mama a dinner (birthday). Betty had two letters from Mike. Betty still at Dawns.