August 11 - 14, 1971 Tornado Winds

Wednesday, August 11, 1971 A Very Hot Day

It was burning hot today, at about 1:30 a very severe thundershower came up. The tornado wind did a lot of damage in many places. It blew the tent away at Betty’s. It blew trees across houses, driveways and roads were clogged. It came off clear and cooler. I done regular work. Bill took Rototiller over to Twitchell’s to be repaired. Lloyd went with him. Betty sick, I went down there for a little while. Bill and I took kids down swimming, because of showers there wasn’t any lessons. I went to the band concert with Esther. Cliff played.

Thursday, August 12, 1971

A nice day. Not so hot after the showers. I worked at Betty’s. She checked all the kids clothes for school. Betty cleaned her whole house up. Bill not working yet. Bill mowed lawns.

Zak

Friday, August 13, 1971 School Shopping

A very good day. Up early, got ready. Went to Portland with Betty to do kids shopping for school. We went to Dorothea’s. She went with us. Got dresses, slacks, blouses, turtleneck sweaters, sweater, shoes, underclothes, school supplies etc. We went to the new Jordan Marsh store and Monmouths and Sears, also Zayres. Es called in evening.

Saturday, August 14, 1971

A nice day. I done up my work. Went to town. Came home, made cookies and a cake and rolls. Kim up today, also Carmen called. Billie and Walt worked. Bill and I took a drive in evening.