(1966 Spring)
The LeHew house is being dismantled, and I have been over there - bought a chair to replace that big striped one that Grandfather paid 500 for years ago. So LL says - or was it 300 (?).
July 31, 2012
July 30, 2012
Sit-down strike
(1966 Spring)
The UW students have been having a sit-down strike vs. giving out grades for evading draft. Copying Chicago U. It seems to me they would do better to spend time studying, but it is going through channels etc.
The UW students have been having a sit-down strike vs. giving out grades for evading draft. Copying Chicago U. It seems to me they would do better to spend time studying, but it is going through channels etc.
July 29, 2012
Water
(1966 Spring)
Or Robin never left her nest, and I am so proud of her. And I'll tell you what attracts wild life - water. I have been putting some out and enjoy seeing all birds and squirrels bathe and drink. Never knew it could be so much fun.
Or Robin never left her nest, and I am so proud of her. And I'll tell you what attracts wild life - water. I have been putting some out and enjoy seeing all birds and squirrels bathe and drink. Never knew it could be so much fun.
July 28, 2012
Elephants
(1966 Spring)
Kiwanis sponsored a wild animal movie - Africa. ... It was in the Auditorium but a small portable screen. Good pictures tho. ... Did you know the elephants feed their young from their two breasts which are between their front legs? And often 2 young. One 5 years old and one as old as 3? I never knew that before.
Kiwanis sponsored a wild animal movie - Africa. ... It was in the Auditorium but a small portable screen. Good pictures tho. ... Did you know the elephants feed their young from their two breasts which are between their front legs? And often 2 young. One 5 years old and one as old as 3? I never knew that before.
July 27, 2012
Jury trial
(1966 Spring)
Monday was drawing the jury and preliminaries. Never quit court house till 5:30. Tuesday the same - a a school bus of all involved, judge, jury, attorneys etc. visited scene of crime. Witnesses on stand. Mr. Broce [the plaintiff, LL's client] testified to several documents - identified them - then came one and he said he didn't know - forgot his glasses. ! Daddy covered for him. An attorney has to be ready for every crisis that may come. By Wednesday night the other side decided to settle and were we glad.
Monday was drawing the jury and preliminaries. Never quit court house till 5:30. Tuesday the same - a a school bus of all involved, judge, jury, attorneys etc. visited scene of crime. Witnesses on stand. Mr. Broce [the plaintiff, LL's client] testified to several documents - identified them - then came one and he said he didn't know - forgot his glasses. ! Daddy covered for him. An attorney has to be ready for every crisis that may come. By Wednesday night the other side decided to settle and were we glad.
July 26, 2012
Xmas tree farm
(1966 Spring)
Starting last week, he [LL] worked like mad every day preparing for jury case this week. He was for Broce who operates a Xmas Tree farm at Lone Rock vs. Electric Co. who by negligence burned down some acres of trees by dropping hot wires, as far as I can make out. By the time LL has been with it all day, he wants a change of subject when he gets home.
Starting last week, he [LL] worked like mad every day preparing for jury case this week. He was for Broce who operates a Xmas Tree farm at Lone Rock vs. Electric Co. who by negligence burned down some acres of trees by dropping hot wires, as far as I can make out. By the time LL has been with it all day, he wants a change of subject when he gets home.
July 25, 2012
Remote
(1966 July 4)
[Mary Margaret, at RC hospital for tonsillectomy] has a wonderful corner room (#325) - the Housner Room - complete with TV high over the dresser mirror. The first thing she did as we waited for nurse to come in was to snoop in all the dresser drawers. In the top dresser drawer she immediately pulled out a gadget and started snapping it. She said, "Gee - I never saw one of these before. It must be remote control." It was, and the Picture showed on The Box. I was sorry it didn't operate something else just to teach her a lesson.
[Mary Margaret, at RC hospital for tonsillectomy] has a wonderful corner room (#325) - the Housner Room - complete with TV high over the dresser mirror. The first thing she did as we waited for nurse to come in was to snoop in all the dresser drawers. In the top dresser drawer she immediately pulled out a gadget and started snapping it. She said, "Gee - I never saw one of these before. It must be remote control." It was, and the Picture showed on The Box. I was sorry it didn't operate something else just to teach her a lesson.
July 24, 2012
Mrs Lincoln
(1966 July 3)
You remind me of Mrs. Lincoln, who strapped a typewriter to her running board when setting out on a long trip; in case she should be moved by some glorious scenery, Pearl, her husband [aka Judge Lincoln] could pull to the side of the road and she could type up her emotions.
You remind me of Mrs. Lincoln, who strapped a typewriter to her running board when setting out on a long trip; in case she should be moved by some glorious scenery, Pearl, her husband [aka Judge Lincoln] could pull to the side of the road and she could type up her emotions.
July 23, 2012
Sparklers
(1966 July 3)
When LL got the Sunday paper today, he also got a package of colored sparklers; so when it gets dark now we are going to go out and sparkle, as it will be all the Glorious Fourth she will be able to enjoy [because MM is going to have her tonsils out the next day].
When LL got the Sunday paper today, he also got a package of colored sparklers; so when it gets dark now we are going to go out and sparkle, as it will be all the Glorious Fourth she will be able to enjoy [because MM is going to have her tonsils out the next day].
July 22, 2012
Suit up!
(1966 June 24)
Also a word about the swimming pool. There is now a fence around it, and no one allowed in without a bathing suit on. So mothers who do not trust the life guards wear their suits so they can enter the area. So you could bring yours.
Also a word about the swimming pool. There is now a fence around it, and no one allowed in without a bathing suit on. So mothers who do not trust the life guards wear their suits so they can enter the area. So you could bring yours.
July 21, 2012
Quite a Saturday
(1966 May 28)
This has been quite a Saturday for your father. He came home [from the office] at 10 a.m. [instead of noon] to rest for a few moments and found the vacuum cleaner going upstairs; the radio on WRCO and MM ironing on the first floor; and the new lawn mower going outside. Then off to the court house lawn to help in Kiwanis car check of muffler, seat belts, etc. He was the one who put the sticker on at end! Home and found lunch late (I was involved in all other activities - was directing and helping Donna upstairs when MM called - she had made Jello and spilled juice, red, on the clean clothes and what to do? - also out with Gary). At 1 p.m. he started his Confirmation Class, and from 2-3 to Library and shopped - 3-4 with us after funeral to Krogers, and then we got cones and ate them by the swimming pool.
This has been quite a Saturday for your father. He came home [from the office] at 10 a.m. [instead of noon] to rest for a few moments and found the vacuum cleaner going upstairs; the radio on WRCO and MM ironing on the first floor; and the new lawn mower going outside. Then off to the court house lawn to help in Kiwanis car check of muffler, seat belts, etc. He was the one who put the sticker on at end! Home and found lunch late (I was involved in all other activities - was directing and helping Donna upstairs when MM called - she had made Jello and spilled juice, red, on the clean clothes and what to do? - also out with Gary). At 1 p.m. he started his Confirmation Class, and from 2-3 to Library and shopped - 3-4 with us after funeral to Krogers, and then we got cones and ate them by the swimming pool.
July 20, 2012
Eastern Star funeral
(1966 May 28)
The funeral of Mary Speidel's mother ... was an Eastern Star funeral. About seven ladies and one man went up before coffin. Each read something appropriate and placed a sprig of flowers on her coffin. Prayers were said and a song sung. And that was the entire ritual. She had been Worthy Matron and also held offices in the state role.
The funeral of Mary Speidel's mother ... was an Eastern Star funeral. About seven ladies and one man went up before coffin. Each read something appropriate and placed a sprig of flowers on her coffin. Prayers were said and a song sung. And that was the entire ritual. She had been Worthy Matron and also held offices in the state role.
July 19, 2012
Makeover
Spent the evening at Jean Birkett's, where the women of our church met. She has a new living-room curtain arrangement. The bottom part of her windows have small working shutters, while the top is monk's cloth with fringe that pull. You will have to see it. Transforms the room and surely is different.
July 18, 2012
Life skills
(1969 May 22)
Very much interested in Lawrence's [arithmetic] paper of matching numbers. All right but one! Jan, who is substitute teaching kindergarten, says very fine. Hope he grows up appreciating the virtues, honesty fair play, etc. Very important.
Very much interested in Lawrence's [arithmetic] paper of matching numbers. All right but one! Jan, who is substitute teaching kindergarten, says very fine. Hope he grows up appreciating the virtues, honesty fair play, etc. Very important.
July 15, 2012
Opportunity
(1969 March 17)
P. S. Daddy gone now [to Milwaukee for a funeral] and to stay over night. So tired. I hated to see him go. Very quiet here. Took the opportunity to paint inside medicine cabinet and toilet seat.
P. S. Daddy gone now [to Milwaukee for a funeral] and to stay over night. So tired. I hated to see him go. Very quiet here. Took the opportunity to paint inside medicine cabinet and toilet seat.
July 14, 2012
Signs of spring
(1969 March 17, St. Patrick's Day)
Do you actually hear mocking birds? I saw a butterfly, and wondered how he could be so misled. On this walk [our neighbor] Hubert was shoveling his walk. He said, "At last getting down to the sidewalk." Getting off big cakes of ice. I still can't get my back door open - an icy snow drift has been there all winter.
Do you actually hear mocking birds? I saw a butterfly, and wondered how he could be so misled. On this walk [our neighbor] Hubert was shoveling his walk. He said, "At last getting down to the sidewalk." Getting off big cakes of ice. I still can't get my back door open - an icy snow drift has been there all winter.
July 13, 2012
Coal cutter
(1969 February 9)
What a time with Lawrence [3+] and the accident! ... O - the parallels I could draw! Remember when we were all ready to go to a Masonic banquet, and Lawrence's father decided to take a silver knife and try to cut a piece of coal in two at the sink. Nearly cut his finger off. So off to the doctor and then to the banquet.
What a time with Lawrence [3+] and the accident! ... O - the parallels I could draw! Remember when we were all ready to go to a Masonic banquet, and Lawrence's father decided to take a silver knife and try to cut a piece of coal in two at the sink. Nearly cut his finger off. So off to the doctor and then to the banquet.
July 12, 2012
Mantel clock
(1969 February 9)
Thought to replace our mantel clock [inherited from Alfred Kay, which sounds Westminister chimes - at all the wrong times]. If so, $450. Few chimes made today! May try again to get this one repaired. [Still goes out of sync in 2012.]
Thought to replace our mantel clock [inherited from Alfred Kay, which sounds Westminister chimes - at all the wrong times]. If so, $450. Few chimes made today! May try again to get this one repaired. [Still goes out of sync in 2012.]
July 11, 2012
Nothing fancy
(1969 February 9) My birthday was somewhat unusual. In the morning about 9:30 I took a cab to Church, where I attended the funeral of Hazel Crane, Dorothy Lenz' mother. After shopping for a dress to wear March 1 [MM's wedding], I met LL at the Park Hotel for lunch. We nearly broke down - or up - on the ordering. I said I'd take an egg salad sandwich. Waitress: "We don't have that. No one wants it, and it gets pushed to the back of the fridge and sours." LL: "I'll have a club sandwich." Waitress: "No tomatoes! Nope. They come all green." LL: "What will you put in place of tomatoes?" Waitress: "Lettuce. Chuck in more lettuce." She settled for a Denver sandwich for me. "Skim milk? No. Oh no." So she started us off by pouring our coffee, which was cold as bla by the time we got to pie.
July 10, 2012
Dollar day
(1968 March 20)
[After a day when Lorin bought a new car, let Polly get some new furniture, and was approached for loans to both his children, he] retired early to bed, complaining of dizziness. "I never thought I'd live to see the time I'd spend $10,000 all in one day," he murmured somewhat weakly - (yet not keeping the grin entirely off). P. S. Actually, I'm happy about the new car. Daddy works so hard, I'm glad he can have something for himself sometime. You know?
[After a day when Lorin bought a new car, let Polly get some new furniture, and was approached for loans to both his children, he] retired early to bed, complaining of dizziness. "I never thought I'd live to see the time I'd spend $10,000 all in one day," he murmured somewhat weakly - (yet not keeping the grin entirely off). P. S. Actually, I'm happy about the new car. Daddy works so hard, I'm glad he can have something for himself sometime. You know?
A busy morning
(1968 December)
Must watch TV with Daddy. We have a new lounge-sleeper which is an Early American davenport by day and sleeps 2 at night. Upstairs. Now I can stretch out if I am watching a long movie. We had another beautiful elm in front cut down the same day Mike Meadows brot the sofa. First the crew to cut the tree. Then the city crew to haul it away. Meadows here an hour - couldn't get the sofa upstairs. All the time Betty here vacuuming and cleaning, and phone ringing. Quite a busy morning.
Must watch TV with Daddy. We have a new lounge-sleeper which is an Early American davenport by day and sleeps 2 at night. Upstairs. Now I can stretch out if I am watching a long movie. We had another beautiful elm in front cut down the same day Mike Meadows brot the sofa. First the crew to cut the tree. Then the city crew to haul it away. Meadows here an hour - couldn't get the sofa upstairs. All the time Betty here vacuuming and cleaning, and phone ringing. Quite a busy morning.
July 9, 2012
Soup
(1968 December 1)
We had a fine #12 turkey, and now I have cut it all off the bones, covered them with water, added diced onion, carrot, celery, parsley, lemon slice, and tomorrow we'll have
soup. How's that for economy? You were brought up to be frugal, so it should come easy to you. I will never spend much, unless I am absolutely carried away, and this is indeed a rare occasion.
We had a fine #12 turkey, and now I have cut it all off the bones, covered them with water, added diced onion, carrot, celery, parsley, lemon slice, and tomorrow we'll have
soup. How's that for economy? You were brought up to be frugal, so it should come easy to you. I will never spend much, unless I am absolutely carried away, and this is indeed a rare occasion.
July 8, 2012
Long hair
(1968 December 1)
Cannot imagine you a Beatle fan. You have something (I don't like) in common tho. Haven't you?
Cannot imagine you a Beatle fan. You have something (I don't like) in common tho. Haven't you?
July 7, 2012
Not too bad
(1968 Summer)
I told Daddy last night, now I was better, I was going to see to a lot of things and pick up the house. He said, "Oh, the house isn't too bad" In the past we have had some bad times when his shirts were ironed badly and my sewing was all over. I have learned to do the things that are important to him.
I told Daddy last night, now I was better, I was going to see to a lot of things and pick up the house. He said, "Oh, the house isn't too bad" In the past we have had some bad times when his shirts were ironed badly and my sewing was all over. I have learned to do the things that are important to him.
July 6, 2012
Kanables!
(1968 February 3)
Think I'll visit Mabel Kanable at Jean's tomorrow. Think I told you she fell on her lawn below zero, where she lay one hour until helped. The fracture was pinned on her hip, and she is running the vocational school from her bed. We were convulsed. She had her own phone at hospital, and she would answer by saying, "Kanables!" just as if she were at home. But she mustn't be alone yet, so is at Jean's. Is fine - wheelchair - crutches.
Think I'll visit Mabel Kanable at Jean's tomorrow. Think I told you she fell on her lawn below zero, where she lay one hour until helped. The fracture was pinned on her hip, and she is running the vocational school from her bed. We were convulsed. She had her own phone at hospital, and she would answer by saying, "Kanables!" just as if she were at home. But she mustn't be alone yet, so is at Jean's. Is fine - wheelchair - crutches.
July 5, 2012
Starter
(1968 April)
Also in Kansas City paper says 5 dead in riots. Hope you were home correcting papers. Daddy says if negroes want to be like white men, they should try to start acting like them. for a starter.
Also in Kansas City paper says 5 dead in riots. Hope you were home correcting papers. Daddy says if negroes want to be like white men, they should try to start acting like them. for a starter.
July 4, 2012
Babysitter
(1968 April)
I noticed in the paper all the rioting began in Baltimore. Gives one pause to think. Hope by the time you get ready to go there [on your postdoc in August] things will have quieted down. If a question of safety, as long as I am able I will take the baby [Lawrence]. Hope this unnecessary and family can be together and stay together. You will know as time goes on.
I noticed in the paper all the rioting began in Baltimore. Gives one pause to think. Hope by the time you get ready to go there [on your postdoc in August] things will have quieted down. If a question of safety, as long as I am able I will take the baby [Lawrence]. Hope this unnecessary and family can be together and stay together. You will know as time goes on.
July 2, 2012
Something new
1968 March 20, First day of Spring
As Lorin came home at noon, I was finishing licking an envelope at my desk. "I just threw Caution to the Winds" I said. "And ordered a dress and cape at Simpson's. What's new with you?" -- "Look outside," said he. Looking out, I spied a gold four-door Cadillac. "Whew!" said I. Then he explained: as he was coming home [in his Oldsmobile] Frank Jones [client & GM dealer] caught up with him at Hestitunes with this car they had been waiting to come in. So they traded so Lorin could try it out. So there it was. Beautiful. Convenient to get in and out of. Our last car. You know, every time Lorin (the Bank) uses his car, he salts away fifty cents so when it is time for a new one, he has a car fund ready.
As Lorin came home at noon, I was finishing licking an envelope at my desk. "I just threw Caution to the Winds" I said. "And ordered a dress and cape at Simpson's. What's new with you?" -- "Look outside," said he. Looking out, I spied a gold four-door Cadillac. "Whew!" said I. Then he explained: as he was coming home [in his Oldsmobile] Frank Jones [client & GM dealer] caught up with him at Hestitunes with this car they had been waiting to come in. So they traded so Lorin could try it out. So there it was. Beautiful. Convenient to get in and out of. Our last car. You know, every time Lorin (the Bank) uses his car, he salts away fifty cents so when it is time for a new one, he has a car fund ready.
July 1, 2012
My old things
(1968 February 21)
I often look at all my old things and wonder what will become of them. When Richland Center has a museum, that might be the answer - those old flat irons - etc. Oh well --
I often look at all my old things and wonder what will become of them. When Richland Center has a museum, that might be the answer - those old flat irons - etc. Oh well --
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