December 30 - 31, 1964

Wednesday, December 30, 1964

Cloudy. Sleety rain. Well, done up my work. Carmen very sick all day. Had Dr. Bish. Asthmatic bronchitis. Esther up for supper, didn’t stay. She got so upset. I’m so sorry. I don’t know what her trouble is. I worry so about her. Too bad. Bill got a very useful gift from Esther and Fern and Betty.

 Going to a NYE dance in Norway

Thursday, December 31, 1964

Colder, partly cloudy. Some snow flurries. Esther came up. Dolores called. Es and Cliff up in evening. Susan to movies with Tony. Last day of 1964. One event of this past year was my mother’s passing. I miss her so much. Also a dear sister-in-law, Blanche Lorraine Smith. She was a very willing helper in all ways to everyone and anyone, especially in sickness. We miss her so much and loved her. Also our beautiful dog, pretty CHRISTIE. MIKE home for good. TRIP TO SCOTLAND.

End of 1964. Much sorrow, some happiness.

Mama’s death April 2

Blanche’s death September 17

Christie’s death October 6

Bill and I to Scotland

Mike came home July 23, 1964. Home for good from U.S. Army.