July 1 - 4, 1975

Tuesday, July 1, 1975

Another very nice day. I done a big ironing this morning. After Zak got up I did my work. Got noon lunchs made and made some bread. Dorothea came at about noon. We talked then we, Betty, Dorothea, Zak and I all went to town and to get some vegetables. Came home, I got the chicken in to brown after cooking it on top of the stove. We enjoyed Dorothea’s visit very much. Joy and girls called. Carmen and Kim went swimming today. LLOYD got a lawnmower tractor today.

Wednesday, July 2, 1975 Bill $198.40 Althea $92.40 a new 8% Social Security raise

Well I made a mistake in my dates. Betty, Zak and I went to Portland. I did a lot of shopping. It was quite hot. We got the black top for the driveway, more paint etc. Had the increase in the Social Security checks this month. We like that.

Thursday, July 3, 1975

A fair day. We got a little rain last night. I defrosted refrigerator. I did a dite of washing and I figured up the bills etc., to town, cashed checks, put money in bank etc. Paid telephone, lights and got some groceries.

Friday, July 4, 1975

A very nice day. I worked all a.m., done regular work. Walt worked. Betty took kids, Fern, Lloyd and me to the parade. Came home, got supper and went to the fireworks in evening. Joy and girls went too. Kim had Kathy to play with, Zak had Vince and Laurie played with Carmen.