July 23 - 25, 1971 Aunt Ava Estate Inheritance

Friday, July 23, 1971 a beautiful day, $955.15

I got up about 6:30. Bill to work. I got a call from Esther. She said Mr. Lane had our money ready. As soon as I got ready, Billie took me down. I picked up my check from Arnold Lane’s office. To my surprise it was $955.15. What a good feeling that was. We did the grocery shopping etc. Called at Betty’s when we came home. She was very glad we got so much. Lawrence called to see Billie. He had to go mowing up to Chet’s for Lawrence. Lloyd got a Social Security check today for $675.

Saturday, July 24, 1971 Hot

A very hot day. I got up early. I did some ironing, washing, made rolls, did regular work. Down to Betty’s a little while. Kim and Zak up. In p.m. I took a bath. Billie worked all day for Lawrence. Esther here for supper. We went to the races at Norway. It rained, we had to come home.

Sunday, July 25, 1971 Hot

I cooked a chicken for a stewed chicken dinner, peas, shell beans, fresh from the garden, also cukes. Had hot biscuits. Same as Mama used to have when I was a kid. It was very good. Dorothea and family was here. Billie worked for Lawrence in a.m. Cliff home today from his scout hike.