April 29 - May 2, 1970 New Car

Wednesday, April 29, 1970

Aunt Ava been in hospital a week today. Fern, Betty and I called to see her tonight. She is a lot better tonight than last night. Betty and I cleaned up over to Aunt Ava’s house some. In p.m. I cleaned some cupboards. Betty cleaned Carmen’s room. She slept upstairs tonight.

Thursday, April 30, 1970

I helped Betty move some furniture upstairs. She got Kim’s room done. I did my kitchen draws and some cupboards. We went down to the hospital to see Aunt Ava tonight. She is pretty good. Had a lot of company today. Kim slept upstairs tonight. Billie finished raking up outside. It looks a lot better.

Friday, May 1, 1970 CATTLE – HOT- Volkswagen

It has been a very hot day, 90°. Betty and I cleaned my cupboards. We went to town in p.m. Bill’s car went to pieces, fuel pump. A fire at the dump, town crew fighting it. Bill late getting home. Billie got two very nice beef cattle tonight, Durham steers. Walt came home in a brand-new Volkswagen. Betty and Walt called to see Aunt Ava today. Took old gun of Uncle Lewis to Guy Monk. Got a car seat for Zak.

Saturday, May 2, 1970

I baked beans. Fern up for supper. Billie worked for Lawrence. I washed, cleaned up the kitchen and breezeway. Down to Betty’s. Hot. Went for a ride in the Volkswagen. I cleaned behind washer and did refrigerator.