July 14 - 17, 1969

Monday, July 14, 1969 Cloudy in a.m.

I got my hair set today. We had some beet greens for supper. Called on Barbara. After supper Betty Smith called, also Dorothea called and talked. Billie worked with Lawrence today picking up cattle etc. Betty took me to town in p.m. Bank and to drugstore. It cleared off today, it was quite warm. Arlene Mayberry called in evening. Betty and Walt called at Stanfords in evening.

Tuesday, July 15, 1969 Made root beer

A nice day, it came off hot. We washed a big wash, baby clothes and all. We made the root beer. I called at Delores’s in evening to say goodbye to Phyllis and girls.

Wednesday, July 16, 1969 HOT

Another very hot day. We did up the regular work. Phyllis and girls left for home at about 6 AM. We did up regular work. Went to town, got groceries. Kim on the tired side. Jeff and Nola up in evening. Washed today. Betty did all the ironing, a big one. Walt took the kids swimming before supper.

Thursday, July 17, 1969 HOT

Another very hot day. Not any breeze and a lot of humidity. Betty took Kim to Portland. Dr. said her arm is coming good. He took out the stitches. Fern went with her. Carmen and I stayed at home. I sent some greens and peas to Dorothea. Billie don’t feel too good tonight. Jeff and Nola Raye came up in evening. Washed today.