April 28 - May 1, 1975 War Ended

Monday, April 28, 1975 Robert Hospital

Another cloudy day, cold. We worked at Betty’s, cleaned more closets, draws, bookcases etc. Today Robert back in hospital. His asthma attack is bad. We called on Pat tonight, also at Fern and Lloyd’s. Es, Billie and me. School began again today, the LAST TERM. Billie home today with a very lame arm. He didn’t feel too good.

Tuesday, April 29, 1975 WAR ENDED

Clear and sunny when we got up. Billie back to work, arm still quite lame. Betty and I to Portland shopping this p.m. Zak went with us but stayed at Dorothea’s while we shopped. Billie done a lot more raking today and this evening. Finally the war in Vietnam ended today. After years in there fighting.

Wednesday, April 30, 1975 a very nice day

Today it has been a beautiful day all day. We got to cleaning cupboards at Betty’s early. We got all the china closets done, cupboards, and draws. Fern came up and helped. She done a very good job at helping. It boosted us along good. Joy called at Betty’s today. Walt home at noon. He was out on some jobs. Billie finished his raking and cleaning up tonight. It looks very nice.

Thursday, May 1, 1975 NICE DAY

Another beautiful day. Up early, done my work, down to Betty’s. We done her kitchen cupboards, draws etc. Fern, Esther helped. I came home, made a salad for supper, had cold meat. It has been very sunny and warm. Bill painted. Billie raked his lawn and cleaned the driveway tonight. Walt home today and got some jobs caught up.