Catching up - May 8-Jun 18 1964-1968
This week in 1964-1968
May 8 to May 141964 Fri - School. Cut out and sewed me a dress. No water. Break in the main. Kids got our of school eary because of water leak. Went shopping. Went to Bill's musical at TJ. Sybil brought gifts for Elaine.Sat - Stan didn't work. Finished my dress. Went to Shopping Center. Got Elaine's birthday presents and Ivan's shoes. Stan worked on fill and kids cut grass. Had birthday cake, etc. Baths and TV.Sun - Stan worked. Didn't go to SS. Didn't help Bill with papers. Cut grass, burned ribish. Rested. Stan and I went to see Mom and Pap. Kids stayed home. Mother's day.Mon - School. Washed clothes Baked pie. Bought clarinet for David. Had good supper. Ironed. Ironed. Stan went to meeting (Carbidi engineers). E & D didn't feel wll. Velma Bell called.Tue - School. Elaine home sick. Dad came. I cleaned the kitchen and washed bedroom windows and put in screens. Went shopping. Bought jeans for children to wear to school picnic.Wed - School. Dave and Elaine stayed home sick. Made pierogis. Rainy day. Watched TV, played cards. Bill H. came out. Told us about Bonnie. Greg and Harry have measles.Thu - School. Carol and David now home with measles. Wet and cold. Cleaned house. Went to the store. Made potato salad anc baked cake.1965Sat - Grandpa came out. Carol went bowling. Went to store. Got order. Paid car payment and electric. Mailed checks. Bought material. Kids cut grass. Watched TV. Payed cards. Kids got baths.Sun - Went to SS. Ivan and I baked Elaine's birthday cake. Sewed. Made beef stroganoff. Elaine opened presents. Had candy. Watered plants. Stan worked in afternoon. Went to see Mom in eve. Visited with Ramseys.Mon - School. Washed clothes. Ironed. Dave collected. Sewed. Had disagreement with Dorothy Iames. Stan went to meeting (Carbidi). Watched TV.Tue - School. Washed drapes and clothes. Washed edroom and livingroom windows and put up screens. Went to bookmobile and store.Wed - School. Cleaned house. Baked cake. Dad and Mary came out. Showed Bill's pictures. Had cake and ice cream.Thu - School. Washed clothes. Ironed and mended. TOPS meeting. Lois pig (+1) Mary locked keys in care. Drove her to my house. Went to store.Fri - No School. Kennywood picnic. Carol went with girls from Pleasant Hills. Bill stayed home. All the rest went out with me. Stan came at supper. Nice day, nice time. I came home with little ones. Sytan came later with bigger kids.1966Sun - Didn't go to SS. Went to store. Rainy day. Relaxed. Older kids and I got bath.Mon - School. Snowed and cold. Baked Elaine's birthday cake. Fixed pizza pie. Carol and I went to town. Bought Bill's luggage.Tue - School. Washed clothes. Ironed, folded and put away. Stan went to store with me for order. Bill didn't come home for supper.Wed - School. Washed hair. Ironed. Sewed. Stan and I went to Eastland. Stopped at Gimbels. Saw "Cat Ballou" and "Ship of Fools".Thu - School. Tired. Relaxed. Poured down rain. Went to store and meat store. Stan went bowling. Carol stayed all night at Suzy Mazingo's.Fri - No school. Got ready for school picnic. Went out about 2 o'clock. Didn't rain but cool. Bill worked. Stan came out at shupper. Home early.Sat - All slept late. I washed clothes. Kids helped clean house. Ironed and folded clothes. Stan and Dave cut grass. Watched TV. Little ones got baths.1967Mon - School. Rain. Washed clothes. Hung inside. Cleaned kitchen. Kids got picnic tickets. Stan went bowling. Went to store. Elaine picked birthday goodies.Tue - School. Ironed clothes. Baked birthday cake. Stan went to banquet. Carol drove to store. Bought shoes. Kids had pop and potato chips and played with "superstuff".Wed - School. Straightened up magazines. Sewed Elaine's dress. Stan home late (shopped for bowling trophies). Finished Elaine's dress. Went to bank. Mailed bills.Thu - School. Washed clothes. Hung inside (rain). Baked brownies. Elaine stayed at Sue Eichler's overnight. Suzy M. came here for supper. Carol drove me to TOPS. Tried on gowns, Took Susy home.Fri- No school. Carol and I went to Dentist. Went to store. Made cup cakes, pot. Salad. Took kids to picnic. Cold. Fixed supper. Took Sue Eichler home. Stan bowled off.Sat - Folded and ironed the clothes. Cut grass. Sprayed tent worms. Stan and I worked outside. Got baths.Sun - Went to SS and store. Took Carol for driving lesson and took back gown. Stan put out stuff for clean up. Dave cut grass. Mom called Helped Stan pack.1968Wed - School. Carol home. Cleaned cellar and washed clothes. Sewer came up. Ironed and put away. Carol to town for interview. Went to store for party supplies. Cut out Carol's coat. Cleaned bathroom.Thu - School. Gregory home. Went to store and bank. Baked cake for tomorrow. Made stuffed pork chops. Cut out lining for Carol's coat. Elaine cut out dress.Fri - School. Gave money for picnic tickets Cleaned living room and kitchen and bath. Stan home early, went to Dr. Elaine had pj party. Stan and I ewent to Carol's concert. Elaine opened presents and we had cake. Girls made pizza.Sat - Slept late. Girls went home. Elaine tired. All day rain. Washed clothes. Went to store. Watched TV and read.Sun - Read paper and relaxed. Stan finished vent for dryer. I worked on plants by stone. Made chicken and baked potatoes. Went in to see Mom. Took Julie and Ivan. Stopped for ice cream sand. For kids. Carol got me material.Mon - School. Washed clothes and ironed. Straightened house. Went to store. X changed pattern. Sold last of Harry's shares. Worked on stone at hill. Stan went to Carbidi Eng. Took bath.Tue - School. Cut out material. Stopped at McGees to see new baby. Rained. Went to Penny's for extra material. Took Harry and Ivan to dentist. Stan didn't go to Manager's meeting. Sewed my dress. Too big.
This Week in 1964-1968
May 15 - May 211964Fri - No school. Kennywood picnic Bill and Carol went out by bus. Stan came home at noon. Fixed the VW. Packed sipper lunch. All family went to picnic. Had good time. all tired.Sat - Stan worked. We all slept late. Talked on phone. Picked up. Went to store. Lady came to see VW. Played cards. Kids got baths. Carol babysat Marks'. No water most of day (line break).Sun - Stan worked. Helped Bill with papers. Read paper and relaxed. Made Galumpkie. Played cards and watched TV.Mon - School. Everybody back. Washed clothes. Baked cookies. People came about VW. Pd. bills.Tue - School. Dad came out. Warm day. Ironed, washed windows. Stan and I went looking at cars.Wed - School. Bill home with measles. Lazy day. Baked cake. Washed out mittens. Went to Bartaletto's Grand Opening. Stan and I went looking for cars. Stan bought a '60 Ford and I bought a '60 Plymouth wagon.Thu - School. Drove Mrs. Gandy to GMAC and paid off VW and transferred title. Washed clothes. Delivered the VW to her home. Relaxed.1965Sat - Dad came out. He cleaned upstairs. I got wallboard at Busy Beaver. Dad and Bill carried it upstairs. Took Bill to get fitted for Prom. Watched TV. Got baths.Sun - Went to SS with Ivan and Harry. Stayed for church for angel choir. Went to Paydays. Got cabbage and pepper plants. Planted garden. Had watermelon. Watched TV.Mon - Washed clothes. Bill stayed home sick. Ironed. Made spaghetti and meatballs. Watered garden. Sewed.Tue - Washed clothes and all Carol's bedding. Took Ivan and Harry to Eastland. Bought trousers and Cathy's graduation present. Cleaned Carol's bed. Went to store. Bought case of pop. Went to bookmobile and voted.Wed - Ironed clothes. Mended. Sewed Carol's dress. Kids had hot lunch. Light rain. Burned rubbish. Started Carol's yellow sweater. Watched TV.Thu - School. Packed children's lunch. Made soup and cake. Went to Ceil Shuback's for luncheon. Planted last of corn. Watered garden. Got Plymouth inspected. TOPS club. Irene queen (-6). Mary Ellen pig (+2). Went to store.Fri - School. Greg's field trip. Washed hair. Cleaned house. Stan and I went to see Mom. Helen was there. Stopped over at Stella's.1966Sun - Told Bill he could leave. Went to SS. Harry, Ivan and I. Stan and children cut grass. Mom called. Older ones got baths.Mon - School. Washed clothes. Folded and ironed. Changed sheets. Stan went bowling. Bill out. Didn't come home. He slept in car. Bad night.Tue - School. David home sick. Made cranberry dessert. Washed kitchen windows. Hung new curtains. Bill not home for supper. Had argument with Bill. Stan and I voted. Went to store.Wed - School. Mended clothes. Sewed Carol's pjs. Relaxed. Fixed chicken. Helped Stan pick chickweed out of garden. Rained.Thu - School. Washed clothes. Stan and Carol home sick. Changed David's bed completely. Baked cake. Bill tilled garden. Went to TOPS. Stan worked in cellar.Fri - School. Planted the garden. Corn, beans, mushmelons, tomatoes. Ironed clothes. Finished Carol's pjs. Bill Hatfield, kids and Pap came out. Loaded up junk. Stan and I went to Carol's concert.Sat - Kids helped me clean house. Watered tomato plants. SS picnic (didn't go). Light rain and cooler. Got bath. Watched Miss USA on TV.1967Mon - Rainy morning. Stan left for New York. School. Washed. Hung inside. Stan called. Carol took me to store. Went down Janeys Went to bed early.Tue - Washed clothes. Hung outside. Folded. Cleaned refrigerator. Voted. Ironed clothes.Wed - School. Cleaned kitchen. Felt lousy. Clean cellar and car. Fixed waffles. Carol had FBLA banquet. Went out to airport to get Stan. Stopped at store. Stan told about trip.Thu - School. Stan back at work. Washed clothes. Made perogies and kapusta. Changed sheets. Went to TOPS (-3). Another girl and I shared queen for week. Took bath.Fri - School. Washed hair. Ironed and mended clothes. Fixed chocolate chiffon. Rained hard. Got and took kids back to school. Stan and I went to Carol's concert. Carol drove. Got Carol from Janey's (Couldn't stay all night).Sat - Took down bedroom drapes and washed them. Went to store. Washed my bedroom window and screens. Burned rubbish. Bob and Barbara Hatfield came out.Sun - Didn't go to SS. Raked chickweed out of garden. Rake broke. Stan fixedrake. Washed other window. Fixed roast. Called Mom. Watched TV. Kids got baths.1968Wed - School. Washed clothes. Stan went to Homestead Hospital for stomach x-rays. Made apple and cherry pies.Thu - School. Sewed dress. Washed and set hair. Fixed supper for kids (frozen dinner). Stan, Carol and I went to Honors Banquet. Rev. Osberg spoke. Nice evening. Elaine stayed overnight at Marlene Hummel's.Fri - No school. Picnic. Went to Eastland. Frank got bus to Kennywood. Took G, H and I. David and Julie stayed with Stan. Nice day and had nice time. Took Marlene home. Tired.Sat - Carol and I went shopping. Bought yellow dress for graduation. Stan worked half day. Washed clothes. Carol wanted ice cream etc. for party. Made borsch. Went to Eastland. Took back trousers and got dress for Carol. Bill H. came out.Sun - Rain. Tired. Finished Carol's scarf. Washed mittens. Ironed. Stan cut aluminum cans. Called Mom. Kids got baths. Wrote checks.Mon - School. Washed clothes. Ironed and mended. Frank home in morning. Baked cake. Took Stan to watch bowling. Went to stores - bread store, Sears, Acme. Bathed Ivan and Julie.Tue - School. Took Ivan too baby clinic. Discharged. Pd. gas bill. Home. Fixed lunch. Went to Penney's and Haines. Went to PTA. Installed as Vice President.
May 22-28, 1964-1968
1964Fri - School. Ironed clothes. Straightened up. Got Stan's Ford. Drives nice. Drove to artolattos's. Watched TV.Sat - Stan's day off. Cleaned house. Bought & planted phlox. Only half done and what work. Picked up Plymouth wagon. Watered flowers & garden. Kids got baths.Sun - Bill at Scout retreat. Helped Dave with papers. Took F,G, & H to SS with me. Ate early lunch. Drove kids for a long ride to little Washington. Stan worked. Called Grandpa, Aunt Mary broke her hand.Mon - School. Frank stayed home 1/2 day. Went to McKeesport for paint. Washed clothes. Folded & put away. Went to the store for groceries.Tue - School. I painted the living room ceiling & one wall. Cleaned up & rushed to Clairton but missed the planned parent Doctor, Fixed supper. Relaxed. Went with Stan to store & bank.Wed - School. Painted the living room & half of dining room. Quickie supper. Stan helped me & we finished the rest of dining room. Went to bed tired.Thu - School. Frank had field trip to Greater Pgh Airport. Washed clothes. Cleaned up from painting. Eleanor came out. Helped paint. Went to Mother & Daughter Banquet at School for Scouts.1965 Sat - Dad came out. Kids cut grass. Washed clothes. Cleaned cellar. Ironed clothes. Changed Bill's and Frank's beds. Cleaned out storage area. Watched TV.Sun - Went to SS with Ivan. Stan worked half day. Made meat loaf. Gave boys haircuts. Kids got baths.Mon - Washed clothes. School. Ironed and folded. Stan worked late. Took Carol to ball game. Pirates 6 - Chicago 4.Tue - School. Cleaned cupboards. Got baths. Went to cancer clinic. Pd. mortgage, gas & tele. In eve. went to Haine's shopping center. Bill got haircut. Judson Hamel came out to outline 2nd floor bathroom.Wed - School. Hot lunch day. Hoed the garden. Fixed fruit for supper. Went to Penny's. Bought material. Planted seeds and watered gardens.Thu - School. Stan started vacation. Washed clothes. Ironed. Changed my bed complete. Stan visited Bob Lees in Latrobe and Bob McGeery in Oakmont. Went to TOPS. Mary P. & Helen Fr each -1. Lois D +2. Bill H. came out.Fri - School. Stan slept late. Went to Gregory's 1st grade play & cleaned house. Carol went to Deep Creek with Jo Ellen. Bill & Elaine Lytle went to Prom. Stopped at house. Took pictures. Watched TV.1966Sun - Slept late. Didn't go to SS. Made french toast. Went to store. Made Galumpkies. Gave boys hair cuts. All got baths. Stan sick with chest cold. Put up stuff for clean up. Had watermelon.Mon - School. Washed clothes. Ironed and folded clothes. Stan went bowling. Swept cellar. Big job. Tired.Tue - School. Mopped cellar. Washed hair. HS called. Bill not to graduate. Went to Dr. and store. Bill worked. Stan waited up for him.Wed - School. Went to bank & post office. Washed drapes & bedroom windows. Stan washed screens. Went to store. Mary called.Thu - School. Washed clothes. Folded. Got dressed to go up school. Talked to Mrs. Manning. Bill resentful. Had bad evening.Fri - School. Bill didn't show. Put up some screens. Relaxed. Hoed garden. Stand cemented pipe for front corner. Decided to disown Bill.Sat - Kids all helped me clean house. Went to Shopping center. Stopped at Barbara Steinkamps. Fixed corn on cob. Watched TV. Played cards.1967Mon - School. Washed clothes. Folded & put away. Stan went bowling. Went to store. Bill H. came out while we were gone. Took junk.Tue - School. Ironed clothes. Washed my hair. Straightened house. Stan dug up garden with Joe's roto-tiller. I cleaned out the fire place.Wed - School. Hot lunch day. Frank came home. Planted garden. Washed windows for Ivan's bedroom and hung drapes. Tired. Went to Haines. Wrote checks.Thu - Went to bank. Washed clothes. Changed sheets. Went to TOPS. Shared queen for week. Stan took Carol for driving lesson. Went to Mazingo.Fri - School. Warm day. Cleaned kitchen. Went shopping. Looked for material. Couldn't find any. Got letter from Bill. One for Carol, too.Sat - Went to Eastland to exchange Wranglers. Got boys trousers. Washed clothes. Frank bad baseball practice. Kids finished grass. Stan & I went in to see Mom.Sun - Didn't go to SS. Warm day. Made ice tea. Gathered up Bill's clothes to send. Wrote Bill at Kaufmanns. Read paper. Jane & Mrs. Ondich came to visit.1968Wed - School. Washed clothes. Made spaghetti sauce and cooked ravioli. Carol drove kids to ball practice. Stan & I transplanted rose bush.Thu - School. Carol took car to Hi-Level. and went to Dr. Siegel. Cut out Carol's lining. Straightened house, Went to TOPS (+5). Got knitting book.Fri - School. Washed clothes. Started Elaine's sweater. Ironed, folded and put away. Carol & I went shopping. She got shoes & purse. We looked at watches.Sat - Washed clothes. Washed my bedroom drapes & windows. Put up screens. Stan went to see about stone wall. Went to store. Stan, Frank & I went to 5th grade party (Hawaii Happening) Had fun.Sun - Worked in garden. Planted tomatoes & corn. Read paper & knitted. Stan worked. Stan & I went to Mom's in evening & Ivan. Kids got baths.Mon - School. Did Fr & Ha bed clothes. Cleaned bed. Rain. Carol went to University of Pgh. Went to store.Tue - School. Rainy day again. Sewed Carol's coat. Baked cake. Carol to Pgh. Plate Glass & Mellon Bank.
June 5 to June 11; 1964-1968
1964
Fri – No school. Work upstairs on Boy’s room. Washed big washing. Folded clothes. Made spaghetti sauce. Picked up Sybil & went to baby shower for Betty Schmidt. Had good time.
Sat – Stan’s day off. Rainy day. Dad came out. Stan bought lumber. Worked upstairs. Fought with Bill about paper route. Stan called Mike Simocek about Bill quitting. Went shopping. Baths.
Sun – Helped Bill with papers. G & H went to SS with me. Children’s day program. Took kids for oral Sabin vaccine. Bob H. came out. Went to Eleanor’s for Laura’s graduation dinner.
Mon – Last day of school. No water again. Called Marts to fix well. Report cards were fine. Baked cake. Stanley worked on pump. Watched TV.
Tue – No school. Took H , G & I to baby clinic. Carol at laundromat. Hung clothes. Took Carol & Greg to dentist. Went shopping. Mary called – Kaz & gang all coming out. Cleaned house like greased lightning. Everything went well.
Wed – Kids cut grass. Ironed. Tried to go to store. Battery dead. Stan took it to get recharged. Went to store in his Ford. Bill H. Came out. Stan went to Boy Scout meeting. Kids slept outside.
Thu – Stan worked. Got ready to go to bank. Dad came. Battery still dead. Kids cut grass. Drapery material came. Started drapes. Mr. Savage fixed battery. Went to bank & shopping. Went to Tile City for new dining room rug. Laid it down.
1965
Sat – Stan worked. Cleaned house. Bill went to Bowling picnic. Hot day. Kids got baths. Watched TV.
Sun – Went to SS with Ivan. Was teacher for little ones. Went to store. Carol, David & Elaine started for ball game. Missed bus. Elaine went with me to Eleanor’s for Cathy’s graduation. Planted white flowers.
Mon – School. Washed clothes. Ironed. Baked butterscotch brownies. Dave & Frank had game (lost 3-15). Bill went to Baccalaureate at TJ. Watched TV.
Tue – No school. Took Harry & Ivan to baby clinic. Went to Southland. Got material for Carol’s duster. Went to bookmobile & bread store.
Wed – Last day school. Cut my hair. Finished Elaine’s shorts. Cut & sewed Carol’s robe. Dave & Frank had ballgame (won 16-9). Weeded garden.
Thu – Start of vacation. Harry had bad poison ivy. Took Bill for job. Got social security application. TOPS meeting. Mary P. queen (-6). No pig. Went to store for order. Dave Smith & Bill fixed Carol’s radio.
Fri – Went to bank. Bought Carol’s Lady Remington. Made galumpkies. Kids squirted hose. Got sunburn. Weeded front. Watched TV.
1966
Sun – Went to church. Had flat tire. Harry & Ivan sang in angel choir. Bell’s drove me to garage. Made pierogi and kapusta. Mom called. Stan went to store and took Carol. Watch TV. Kids got baths.
Mon – School. Gregory stayed home. Possible mumps. Washed clothes. Ironed & folded. Stan went bowling. Fixed spaghetti.
Tue – School. Felt terrible. Slept late. Gregory stayed home again. Washed curtains & windows in dining room. Took Carol up to school for Baccalaureate. Went to store. Called Mom.
Wed – No school. Cleaned cellar. Fixed lunch. Washed living room windows & put up screens. Carol went to graduation. Defrosted refrigerator. Stan went bowling. Took bath. Stan bought cherries & strawberries.
Thu – Last day school. Washed clothes. Washed living room drapes. Washed windows. Fixed strawberry cake. Went to TOPS. Lost 1 pound & got diaper. Had pop & ice cream.
Fri – No school. Start of vacation. Kids helped me clean house. Went to bank & Kroger. Fixed supper. Went with Carol to K-mart, Hornes & Haines. Very tired. L D called.
Sat – Stan’s day off. Fixed bacon & eggs. Stan took Carol & friend, David & Frank to ballgame. Pirates won (5-3). I took Elaine, Greg & Harry to drive-in. Saw “Ugly Dachshund” and “Never Too Late”. L D & family was there.
1967
Mon – School. Harry home sick. Washed clothes. Folded. Made cho. Pie. Took Carol shopping for birthday gifts and cards.
Tue – School. Ironed clothes. Washed kitchen windows and curtains. Carol ate at Susy’s. Went to store.
Wed – School. Free hot lunch. Harry home. Washed upstairs windows & drapes. Dad came out. Took girls to Ladies night. Carol drove (Pirates 3 – Mets 0). Frank had game (Jayhawks 14 – Pirates 4) Girls slept here.
Thu – No school. Took Susy home early. Went to Eastland. Bought wedding & graduation gifts. Got scat car & potty chair for stamps. Went to TOPS (-3). Got Carol & Jo Ellen at Baccalaureate at TJ.
Fri – Last day school. Kids out early. Washed clothes. Folded clothes & made beds. Stan took boys to ball game. Wrapped presents. Carol went on trip to Ohio with Jane.
Sat – Kids cleaned. Stan went to ball field with kids for practice. Stan put in clothes post. Cleaned kitchen & living room. Cut grass & worked on front. Took baths.
Sun – Didn’t go to SS. Stan put in other clothes post. Went to store. Very hot. 90 degrees. Went in to see Mom and Hatfields. Got cedar tree & swing around.
1968
Wed – School. Sen. Kennedy shot. Washed clothes. Stan worked on well. Got more stone. Carol went to town. Went to bank. Carol’s commencement. Lovely night. Everything went well. Dad went but didn’t stop here.
Thu – No school for Dave & Elaine. Dave helped Stan with wall. Sewed Elaine’s dress & shorts. Ironed. Fixed turnovers & chicken. Carol worked. Stan took boys to ballgame (Jayhawks 3 – Bluejays 2) Cleaned the kitchen walls.
Fri – School. Last day. Kids home early. Hot day. Ivan filled mortar box. Cleaned kitchen. Washed bathroom window. Shopped. Sewed tops for dining room chairs.
Sat – Very hot. Kids squirted hose. Stan finished wall. Kids cleaned. Went shopping. Chopped celery for potato salad. Washed clothes. Carol ironed. Cleaned bedroom.
Sun – Did quick load of clothes. Fixed potato salad. Put pop & ice in laundry tub. Mrs. Iames iced cake. Had Carol’s party. Kathleen’s friend had accident. Everything went well. Tired. Ivan sunburned.
Mon – Very hot. First day vacation. Took Frank to dentist. Washed clothes. Took Greg & Harry swimming. Rested. Hoed garden. Stan took kids to Frank’s ballgame (Orioles 3 – Hawks 1). Wrote Bill. Carol’s first day work at Mellon.
Tue – Got gas. Hoed garden. Planted more seeds. Took kids swimming. Carol returned typewriter to Roxy. Got extra tomato plants. Stan took Greg & Harry to ballgame (Jayhawks 18 – Hawks 9).
June 12-June 18, 1964-1968
1964
Fri – Slept late. Stan worked. Finished drapes for living room. Washed clothes. Carol helped fix chicken for supper. Carol went shopping for me. Cleaned coins for Mom’s present.
Sat – Fixed potato salad. Ironed. Cleaned up and went to Mom’s 50th wedding anniversary. Good crowd (20 children & 20 adults). Good food. All went well. Stan worked and came later with Bill & Dave.
Sun – Helped Bill with papers. Went to SS with Gregory. Went shopping. Hot & humid. Relaxed. Stan put up swings. Watched TV. All were tired.
Mon – Start of Bible School. F,G,H,D & E went. Went to store. Planted flowers. Washed clothes. Started to rain. Took down clothes & hung inside. Poured rain. Took Plymouth to get checked over.
Tue – Carol’s birthday (14). Kids went to Bible School. Baked cake. Grandpa came. Took Carol shopping. Carol got clock, transistor, lipstick & money. Went to bookmobile & store. Took Carol & Cheryl Watson bowling.
Wed – Went to Bible School to play piano. Stayed. Cleaned kitchen & bathroom. Karen Steincamp came & stayed for supper. Carol, Elaine, JoEllen went to Ladies night ballgame. Stan took them & visited Mom.
Thu – Went to Bible School. Washed clothes. Folded & Ironed. Stan watched Dave play ball (LL). Dave hit a triple. Watched TV.
1965
Sat – Battery on Plymouth dead. Stan took Ford. Dad came out. Kids helped me clean house. Watched TV. Kids got baths.
Sun – Slept late. Didn’t go to SS. Went to Haines. Bought John Charles grad. Present. Bill went to John’s party. Worked occupation puzzles. Stan & I went in to Mom’s. Mary was there.
Mon – Washed clothes. Ironed. Fixed roast. Hoed garden. Weeded strawberries. Watered them. Watched TV.
Tue – Sewed Dad’s cloth shopping bag. Mended clothes. Baked brownies. Went to store.
Wed – Washed clothes. Carol weeded for party. Boys cut grass. Bill fixed rust on Plymouth. Carol opened presents. Got Lady Remington, robe, makeup & money. Had watermelon for dessert. Knitted. Watched TV. Took bath.
Thu – Kids cleaned cellar. We weeded & gathered up stones. Went to TOPS. Mary E & Lois tied for queen (-2) and Mary P was pig (+2)
Fri – We all cleaned house. Washed clothes & ironed. Went shopping for Carol’s party. Bill stopped at Isalys. Stan went for chairs for Carol’s party. Kids took baths.
1966
Sun – Didn’t go to SS or church. Weeded garden. Took nap. Fixed roast. Stan went in to see Mom. Relaxed.
Mon – Washed clothes. Hot (92 degrees). Kids squirted hose. Carol helped Bible school. Folded & ironed. Went to store. Stan went bowling. Cut & washed my hair.
Tue – Went back to bed. Finished baby mittens. Went to doctors & store. Carol painted upstairs. Played cards.
Wed – Straightened up. Baked pie & cookies. Read. Started to knit face mask. Stan cut grass in front and on hill.
Thu – Rainy day. Cleaned out boys drawers. Took clothes to Goodwill. Got Carol’s birthday cake. Fixed chicken. Didn’t go to TOPS. Stan took Carol, Elaine & Frank bowling.
Fri – Washed clothes. Children helped clean. Ironed, folded & put away clothes. Made chili. Went to meat store & Haines.
Sat – Cleaned bathroom & cellar. Gave boys haircuts. Took shower. Stan & I stopped at shopping center. Went to Dad’s, Mom’s and Stella’s. Bill called to work today at H. Johnson.
1967
Mon – Washed clothes. Burned rubbish. Folded & ironed. Stan took boys to ball game (Jayhawks 17 – Orioles 10). Straightened house.
Tue – Hot again (92 degrees). Went to PP clinic. Went to store. Made pillow covers. Carol came home. Went to Sears. Got Julie shoes. Laura Dee treated to orange drink. Stan watered garden.
Wed – Washed clothes & living room drapes. Washed windows. Ironed & hung drapes. Elaine, Ivan & Greg went swimming. Boys went to game (Jayhawks 10 – Bluejays 5) Stan & I went to drive-in (“Dr Zhivago”)
Thu – Ruth Patton called. Packed picnic lunch. Took Carol for driving test. Passed. Gang went out to Martha’s. David & Greg stayed home. Carol went to Suzy’s. I went to TOPS (-3 ½)
Fri – Washed clothes. Pump broke. Squeezed by hand. Carol baked her cake. Went to store for candy. Frank & Harry went swimming. Had Jane for birthday dinner. Barry & Suzy stopped over.
Sat – Kids helped clean house. Stan had day off. Fixed washer & worked outside. I mended. Elaine went swimming. Carol went with Ondich’s. Very hot & humid.
Sun – Didn’t go to SS. Baked coffee cake for Father’s day. Stan worked outside. Mended. Ate early. Went to Helen’s for Kathleen’s graduation. Stopped at Dad’s.
1968
Wed – Washed clothes. Ironed. Took kids swimming. G, H & I. Bought another pass. Knitted. Stan took Frank to game (Blue Jays 2 – Orioles 0) Took fan back to Iames.
Thu – Rain. Went to store. A&P, Haines & K-Mart. Got Father’s day gifts. Bill H. stopped out. Stan called. Went out to dinner. Made strawberry whipped cream cake. Carol home late. Called about ride. Took Julie to playground. (Jayhawks 18 – Orioles 17)
Fri – Carol took car to work. Went to Dads & ballgame (Pirates 3 – Astros 0). Cleaned house. Washed clothes. Stan went to golf party & country club. Worked in yard. Cut Mrs. Iames’ hair.
Sat – Carol came home from Grandpas. Stan had to work. Went shopping with Elaine. Got bathing suit. Went shopping with Carol. Carol got kids from swimming. Got ax. Chopped Rose of Sharon. Watched TV & knitted. Wrote checks.
Sun – Father’s day & Carol’s birthday. Washed clothes. Baked cake. Elaine decorated house. Fixed roast. Stan got bottle capper, (?)shirt & T-shirts. Carol hurt. Went to see Eleanor, Dad & Mom. Gave gifts.
Mon – Carol started riding to work. Washed clothes. Went for building permit. Dave knocked down porch & steps. Nail jabbed foot. Took Dave to hospital. Stan took kids to ballgame (Minors Parrots 6 – Jayhawks 5) (Majors Parrots 7 – Orioles 6). Carol went shopping.
Tue – Carol took car. Stayed in town then went to ballgame. Cut grass and David chopped trees & stumps. Stan took kids to game (Jayhawks 33 – Parrots 6).
May 8 to May 141964 Fri - School. Cut out and sewed me a dress. No water. Break in the main. Kids got our of school eary because of water leak. Went shopping. Went to Bill's musical at TJ. Sybil brought gifts for Elaine.Sat - Stan didn't work. Finished my dress. Went to Shopping Center. Got Elaine's birthday presents and Ivan's shoes. Stan worked on fill and kids cut grass. Had birthday cake, etc. Baths and TV.Sun - Stan worked. Didn't go to SS. Didn't help Bill with papers. Cut grass, burned ribish. Rested. Stan and I went to see Mom and Pap. Kids stayed home. Mother's day.Mon - School. Washed clothes Baked pie. Bought clarinet for David. Had good supper. Ironed. Ironed. Stan went to meeting (Carbidi engineers). E & D didn't feel wll. Velma Bell called.Tue - School. Elaine home sick. Dad came. I cleaned the kitchen and washed bedroom windows and put in screens. Went shopping. Bought jeans for children to wear to school picnic.Wed - School. Dave and Elaine stayed home sick. Made pierogis. Rainy day. Watched TV, played cards. Bill H. came out. Told us about Bonnie. Greg and Harry have measles.Thu - School. Carol and David now home with measles. Wet and cold. Cleaned house. Went to the store. Made potato salad anc baked cake.1965Sat - Grandpa came out. Carol went bowling. Went to store. Got order. Paid car payment and electric. Mailed checks. Bought material. Kids cut grass. Watched TV. Payed cards. Kids got baths.Sun - Went to SS. Ivan and I baked Elaine's birthday cake. Sewed. Made beef stroganoff. Elaine opened presents. Had candy. Watered plants. Stan worked in afternoon. Went to see Mom in eve. Visited with Ramseys.Mon - School. Washed clothes. Ironed. Dave collected. Sewed. Had disagreement with Dorothy Iames. Stan went to meeting (Carbidi). Watched TV.Tue - School. Washed drapes and clothes. Washed edroom and livingroom windows and put up screens. Went to bookmobile and store.Wed - School. Cleaned house. Baked cake. Dad and Mary came out. Showed Bill's pictures. Had cake and ice cream.Thu - School. Washed clothes. Ironed and mended. TOPS meeting. Lois pig (+1) Mary locked keys in care. Drove her to my house. Went to store.Fri - No School. Kennywood picnic. Carol went with girls from Pleasant Hills. Bill stayed home. All the rest went out with me. Stan came at supper. Nice day, nice time. I came home with little ones. Sytan came later with bigger kids.1966Sun - Didn't go to SS. Went to store. Rainy day. Relaxed. Older kids and I got bath.Mon - School. Snowed and cold. Baked Elaine's birthday cake. Fixed pizza pie. Carol and I went to town. Bought Bill's luggage.Tue - School. Washed clothes. Ironed, folded and put away. Stan went to store with me for order. Bill didn't come home for supper.Wed - School. Washed hair. Ironed. Sewed. Stan and I went to Eastland. Stopped at Gimbels. Saw "Cat Ballou" and "Ship of Fools".Thu - School. Tired. Relaxed. Poured down rain. Went to store and meat store. Stan went bowling. Carol stayed all night at Suzy Mazingo's.Fri - No school. Got ready for school picnic. Went out about 2 o'clock. Didn't rain but cool. Bill worked. Stan came out at shupper. Home early.Sat - All slept late. I washed clothes. Kids helped clean house. Ironed and folded clothes. Stan and Dave cut grass. Watched TV. Little ones got baths.1967Mon - School. Rain. Washed clothes. Hung inside. Cleaned kitchen. Kids got picnic tickets. Stan went bowling. Went to store. Elaine picked birthday goodies.Tue - School. Ironed clothes. Baked birthday cake. Stan went to banquet. Carol drove to store. Bought shoes. Kids had pop and potato chips and played with "superstuff".Wed - School. Straightened up magazines. Sewed Elaine's dress. Stan home late (shopped for bowling trophies). Finished Elaine's dress. Went to bank. Mailed bills.Thu - School. Washed clothes. Hung inside (rain). Baked brownies. Elaine stayed at Sue Eichler's overnight. Suzy M. came here for supper. Carol drove me to TOPS. Tried on gowns, Took Susy home.Fri- No school. Carol and I went to Dentist. Went to store. Made cup cakes, pot. Salad. Took kids to picnic. Cold. Fixed supper. Took Sue Eichler home. Stan bowled off.Sat - Folded and ironed the clothes. Cut grass. Sprayed tent worms. Stan and I worked outside. Got baths.Sun - Went to SS and store. Took Carol for driving lesson and took back gown. Stan put out stuff for clean up. Dave cut grass. Mom called Helped Stan pack.1968Wed - School. Carol home. Cleaned cellar and washed clothes. Sewer came up. Ironed and put away. Carol to town for interview. Went to store for party supplies. Cut out Carol's coat. Cleaned bathroom.Thu - School. Gregory home. Went to store and bank. Baked cake for tomorrow. Made stuffed pork chops. Cut out lining for Carol's coat. Elaine cut out dress.Fri - School. Gave money for picnic tickets Cleaned living room and kitchen and bath. Stan home early, went to Dr. Elaine had pj party. Stan and I ewent to Carol's concert. Elaine opened presents and we had cake. Girls made pizza.Sat - Slept late. Girls went home. Elaine tired. All day rain. Washed clothes. Went to store. Watched TV and read.Sun - Read paper and relaxed. Stan finished vent for dryer. I worked on plants by stone. Made chicken and baked potatoes. Went in to see Mom. Took Julie and Ivan. Stopped for ice cream sand. For kids. Carol got me material.Mon - School. Washed clothes and ironed. Straightened house. Went to store. X changed pattern. Sold last of Harry's shares. Worked on stone at hill. Stan went to Carbidi Eng. Took bath.Tue - School. Cut out material. Stopped at McGees to see new baby. Rained. Went to Penny's for extra material. Took Harry and Ivan to dentist. Stan didn't go to Manager's meeting. Sewed my dress. Too big.
This Week in 1964-1968
May 15 - May 211964Fri - No school. Kennywood picnic Bill and Carol went out by bus. Stan came home at noon. Fixed the VW. Packed sipper lunch. All family went to picnic. Had good time. all tired.Sat - Stan worked. We all slept late. Talked on phone. Picked up. Went to store. Lady came to see VW. Played cards. Kids got baths. Carol babysat Marks'. No water most of day (line break).Sun - Stan worked. Helped Bill with papers. Read paper and relaxed. Made Galumpkie. Played cards and watched TV.Mon - School. Everybody back. Washed clothes. Baked cookies. People came about VW. Pd. bills.Tue - School. Dad came out. Warm day. Ironed, washed windows. Stan and I went looking at cars.Wed - School. Bill home with measles. Lazy day. Baked cake. Washed out mittens. Went to Bartaletto's Grand Opening. Stan and I went looking for cars. Stan bought a '60 Ford and I bought a '60 Plymouth wagon.Thu - School. Drove Mrs. Gandy to GMAC and paid off VW and transferred title. Washed clothes. Delivered the VW to her home. Relaxed.1965Sat - Dad came out. He cleaned upstairs. I got wallboard at Busy Beaver. Dad and Bill carried it upstairs. Took Bill to get fitted for Prom. Watched TV. Got baths.Sun - Went to SS with Ivan and Harry. Stayed for church for angel choir. Went to Paydays. Got cabbage and pepper plants. Planted garden. Had watermelon. Watched TV.Mon - Washed clothes. Bill stayed home sick. Ironed. Made spaghetti and meatballs. Watered garden. Sewed.Tue - Washed clothes and all Carol's bedding. Took Ivan and Harry to Eastland. Bought trousers and Cathy's graduation present. Cleaned Carol's bed. Went to store. Bought case of pop. Went to bookmobile and voted.Wed - Ironed clothes. Mended. Sewed Carol's dress. Kids had hot lunch. Light rain. Burned rubbish. Started Carol's yellow sweater. Watched TV.Thu - School. Packed children's lunch. Made soup and cake. Went to Ceil Shuback's for luncheon. Planted last of corn. Watered garden. Got Plymouth inspected. TOPS club. Irene queen (-6). Mary Ellen pig (+2). Went to store.Fri - School. Greg's field trip. Washed hair. Cleaned house. Stan and I went to see Mom. Helen was there. Stopped over at Stella's.1966Sun - Told Bill he could leave. Went to SS. Harry, Ivan and I. Stan and children cut grass. Mom called. Older ones got baths.Mon - School. Washed clothes. Folded and ironed. Changed sheets. Stan went bowling. Bill out. Didn't come home. He slept in car. Bad night.Tue - School. David home sick. Made cranberry dessert. Washed kitchen windows. Hung new curtains. Bill not home for supper. Had argument with Bill. Stan and I voted. Went to store.Wed - School. Mended clothes. Sewed Carol's pjs. Relaxed. Fixed chicken. Helped Stan pick chickweed out of garden. Rained.Thu - School. Washed clothes. Stan and Carol home sick. Changed David's bed completely. Baked cake. Bill tilled garden. Went to TOPS. Stan worked in cellar.Fri - School. Planted the garden. Corn, beans, mushmelons, tomatoes. Ironed clothes. Finished Carol's pjs. Bill Hatfield, kids and Pap came out. Loaded up junk. Stan and I went to Carol's concert.Sat - Kids helped me clean house. Watered tomato plants. SS picnic (didn't go). Light rain and cooler. Got bath. Watched Miss USA on TV.1967Mon - Rainy morning. Stan left for New York. School. Washed. Hung inside. Stan called. Carol took me to store. Went down Janeys Went to bed early.Tue - Washed clothes. Hung outside. Folded. Cleaned refrigerator. Voted. Ironed clothes.Wed - School. Cleaned kitchen. Felt lousy. Clean cellar and car. Fixed waffles. Carol had FBLA banquet. Went out to airport to get Stan. Stopped at store. Stan told about trip.Thu - School. Stan back at work. Washed clothes. Made perogies and kapusta. Changed sheets. Went to TOPS (-3). Another girl and I shared queen for week. Took bath.Fri - School. Washed hair. Ironed and mended clothes. Fixed chocolate chiffon. Rained hard. Got and took kids back to school. Stan and I went to Carol's concert. Carol drove. Got Carol from Janey's (Couldn't stay all night).Sat - Took down bedroom drapes and washed them. Went to store. Washed my bedroom window and screens. Burned rubbish. Bob and Barbara Hatfield came out.Sun - Didn't go to SS. Raked chickweed out of garden. Rake broke. Stan fixedrake. Washed other window. Fixed roast. Called Mom. Watched TV. Kids got baths.1968Wed - School. Washed clothes. Stan went to Homestead Hospital for stomach x-rays. Made apple and cherry pies.Thu - School. Sewed dress. Washed and set hair. Fixed supper for kids (frozen dinner). Stan, Carol and I went to Honors Banquet. Rev. Osberg spoke. Nice evening. Elaine stayed overnight at Marlene Hummel's.Fri - No school. Picnic. Went to Eastland. Frank got bus to Kennywood. Took G, H and I. David and Julie stayed with Stan. Nice day and had nice time. Took Marlene home. Tired.Sat - Carol and I went shopping. Bought yellow dress for graduation. Stan worked half day. Washed clothes. Carol wanted ice cream etc. for party. Made borsch. Went to Eastland. Took back trousers and got dress for Carol. Bill H. came out.Sun - Rain. Tired. Finished Carol's scarf. Washed mittens. Ironed. Stan cut aluminum cans. Called Mom. Kids got baths. Wrote checks.Mon - School. Washed clothes. Ironed and mended. Frank home in morning. Baked cake. Took Stan to watch bowling. Went to stores - bread store, Sears, Acme. Bathed Ivan and Julie.Tue - School. Took Ivan too baby clinic. Discharged. Pd. gas bill. Home. Fixed lunch. Went to Penney's and Haines. Went to PTA. Installed as Vice President.
May 22-28, 1964-1968
1964Fri - School. Ironed clothes. Straightened up. Got Stan's Ford. Drives nice. Drove to artolattos's. Watched TV.Sat - Stan's day off. Cleaned house. Bought & planted phlox. Only half done and what work. Picked up Plymouth wagon. Watered flowers & garden. Kids got baths.Sun - Bill at Scout retreat. Helped Dave with papers. Took F,G, & H to SS with me. Ate early lunch. Drove kids for a long ride to little Washington. Stan worked. Called Grandpa, Aunt Mary broke her hand.Mon - School. Frank stayed home 1/2 day. Went to McKeesport for paint. Washed clothes. Folded & put away. Went to the store for groceries.Tue - School. I painted the living room ceiling & one wall. Cleaned up & rushed to Clairton but missed the planned parent Doctor, Fixed supper. Relaxed. Went with Stan to store & bank.Wed - School. Painted the living room & half of dining room. Quickie supper. Stan helped me & we finished the rest of dining room. Went to bed tired.Thu - School. Frank had field trip to Greater Pgh Airport. Washed clothes. Cleaned up from painting. Eleanor came out. Helped paint. Went to Mother & Daughter Banquet at School for Scouts.1965 Sat - Dad came out. Kids cut grass. Washed clothes. Cleaned cellar. Ironed clothes. Changed Bill's and Frank's beds. Cleaned out storage area. Watched TV.Sun - Went to SS with Ivan. Stan worked half day. Made meat loaf. Gave boys haircuts. Kids got baths.Mon - Washed clothes. School. Ironed and folded. Stan worked late. Took Carol to ball game. Pirates 6 - Chicago 4.Tue - School. Cleaned cupboards. Got baths. Went to cancer clinic. Pd. mortgage, gas & tele. In eve. went to Haine's shopping center. Bill got haircut. Judson Hamel came out to outline 2nd floor bathroom.Wed - School. Hot lunch day. Hoed the garden. Fixed fruit for supper. Went to Penny's. Bought material. Planted seeds and watered gardens.Thu - School. Stan started vacation. Washed clothes. Ironed. Changed my bed complete. Stan visited Bob Lees in Latrobe and Bob McGeery in Oakmont. Went to TOPS. Mary P. & Helen Fr each -1. Lois D +2. Bill H. came out.Fri - School. Stan slept late. Went to Gregory's 1st grade play & cleaned house. Carol went to Deep Creek with Jo Ellen. Bill & Elaine Lytle went to Prom. Stopped at house. Took pictures. Watched TV.1966Sun - Slept late. Didn't go to SS. Made french toast. Went to store. Made Galumpkies. Gave boys hair cuts. All got baths. Stan sick with chest cold. Put up stuff for clean up. Had watermelon.Mon - School. Washed clothes. Ironed and folded clothes. Stan went bowling. Swept cellar. Big job. Tired.Tue - School. Mopped cellar. Washed hair. HS called. Bill not to graduate. Went to Dr. and store. Bill worked. Stan waited up for him.Wed - School. Went to bank & post office. Washed drapes & bedroom windows. Stan washed screens. Went to store. Mary called.Thu - School. Washed clothes. Folded. Got dressed to go up school. Talked to Mrs. Manning. Bill resentful. Had bad evening.Fri - School. Bill didn't show. Put up some screens. Relaxed. Hoed garden. Stand cemented pipe for front corner. Decided to disown Bill.Sat - Kids all helped me clean house. Went to Shopping center. Stopped at Barbara Steinkamps. Fixed corn on cob. Watched TV. Played cards.1967Mon - School. Washed clothes. Folded & put away. Stan went bowling. Went to store. Bill H. came out while we were gone. Took junk.Tue - School. Ironed clothes. Washed my hair. Straightened house. Stan dug up garden with Joe's roto-tiller. I cleaned out the fire place.Wed - School. Hot lunch day. Frank came home. Planted garden. Washed windows for Ivan's bedroom and hung drapes. Tired. Went to Haines. Wrote checks.Thu - Went to bank. Washed clothes. Changed sheets. Went to TOPS. Shared queen for week. Stan took Carol for driving lesson. Went to Mazingo.Fri - School. Warm day. Cleaned kitchen. Went shopping. Looked for material. Couldn't find any. Got letter from Bill. One for Carol, too.Sat - Went to Eastland to exchange Wranglers. Got boys trousers. Washed clothes. Frank bad baseball practice. Kids finished grass. Stan & I went in to see Mom.Sun - Didn't go to SS. Warm day. Made ice tea. Gathered up Bill's clothes to send. Wrote Bill at Kaufmanns. Read paper. Jane & Mrs. Ondich came to visit.1968Wed - School. Washed clothes. Made spaghetti sauce and cooked ravioli. Carol drove kids to ball practice. Stan & I transplanted rose bush.Thu - School. Carol took car to Hi-Level. and went to Dr. Siegel. Cut out Carol's lining. Straightened house, Went to TOPS (+5). Got knitting book.Fri - School. Washed clothes. Started Elaine's sweater. Ironed, folded and put away. Carol & I went shopping. She got shoes & purse. We looked at watches.Sat - Washed clothes. Washed my bedroom drapes & windows. Put up screens. Stan went to see about stone wall. Went to store. Stan, Frank & I went to 5th grade party (Hawaii Happening) Had fun.Sun - Worked in garden. Planted tomatoes & corn. Read paper & knitted. Stan worked. Stan & I went to Mom's in evening & Ivan. Kids got baths.Mon - School. Did Fr & Ha bed clothes. Cleaned bed. Rain. Carol went to University of Pgh. Went to store.Tue - School. Rainy day again. Sewed Carol's coat. Baked cake. Carol to Pgh. Plate Glass & Mellon Bank.
June 5 to June 11; 1964-1968
1964
Fri – No school. Work upstairs on Boy’s room. Washed big washing. Folded clothes. Made spaghetti sauce. Picked up Sybil & went to baby shower for Betty Schmidt. Had good time.
Sat – Stan’s day off. Rainy day. Dad came out. Stan bought lumber. Worked upstairs. Fought with Bill about paper route. Stan called Mike Simocek about Bill quitting. Went shopping. Baths.
Sun – Helped Bill with papers. G & H went to SS with me. Children’s day program. Took kids for oral Sabin vaccine. Bob H. came out. Went to Eleanor’s for Laura’s graduation dinner.
Mon – Last day of school. No water again. Called Marts to fix well. Report cards were fine. Baked cake. Stanley worked on pump. Watched TV.
Tue – No school. Took H , G & I to baby clinic. Carol at laundromat. Hung clothes. Took Carol & Greg to dentist. Went shopping. Mary called – Kaz & gang all coming out. Cleaned house like greased lightning. Everything went well.
Wed – Kids cut grass. Ironed. Tried to go to store. Battery dead. Stan took it to get recharged. Went to store in his Ford. Bill H. Came out. Stan went to Boy Scout meeting. Kids slept outside.
Thu – Stan worked. Got ready to go to bank. Dad came. Battery still dead. Kids cut grass. Drapery material came. Started drapes. Mr. Savage fixed battery. Went to bank & shopping. Went to Tile City for new dining room rug. Laid it down.
1965
Sat – Stan worked. Cleaned house. Bill went to Bowling picnic. Hot day. Kids got baths. Watched TV.
Sun – Went to SS with Ivan. Was teacher for little ones. Went to store. Carol, David & Elaine started for ball game. Missed bus. Elaine went with me to Eleanor’s for Cathy’s graduation. Planted white flowers.
Mon – School. Washed clothes. Ironed. Baked butterscotch brownies. Dave & Frank had game (lost 3-15). Bill went to Baccalaureate at TJ. Watched TV.
Tue – No school. Took Harry & Ivan to baby clinic. Went to Southland. Got material for Carol’s duster. Went to bookmobile & bread store.
Wed – Last day school. Cut my hair. Finished Elaine’s shorts. Cut & sewed Carol’s robe. Dave & Frank had ballgame (won 16-9). Weeded garden.
Thu – Start of vacation. Harry had bad poison ivy. Took Bill for job. Got social security application. TOPS meeting. Mary P. queen (-6). No pig. Went to store for order. Dave Smith & Bill fixed Carol’s radio.
Fri – Went to bank. Bought Carol’s Lady Remington. Made galumpkies. Kids squirted hose. Got sunburn. Weeded front. Watched TV.
1966
Sun – Went to church. Had flat tire. Harry & Ivan sang in angel choir. Bell’s drove me to garage. Made pierogi and kapusta. Mom called. Stan went to store and took Carol. Watch TV. Kids got baths.
Mon – School. Gregory stayed home. Possible mumps. Washed clothes. Ironed & folded. Stan went bowling. Fixed spaghetti.
Tue – School. Felt terrible. Slept late. Gregory stayed home again. Washed curtains & windows in dining room. Took Carol up to school for Baccalaureate. Went to store. Called Mom.
Wed – No school. Cleaned cellar. Fixed lunch. Washed living room windows & put up screens. Carol went to graduation. Defrosted refrigerator. Stan went bowling. Took bath. Stan bought cherries & strawberries.
Thu – Last day school. Washed clothes. Washed living room drapes. Washed windows. Fixed strawberry cake. Went to TOPS. Lost 1 pound & got diaper. Had pop & ice cream.
Fri – No school. Start of vacation. Kids helped me clean house. Went to bank & Kroger. Fixed supper. Went with Carol to K-mart, Hornes & Haines. Very tired. L D called.
Sat – Stan’s day off. Fixed bacon & eggs. Stan took Carol & friend, David & Frank to ballgame. Pirates won (5-3). I took Elaine, Greg & Harry to drive-in. Saw “Ugly Dachshund” and “Never Too Late”. L D & family was there.
1967
Mon – School. Harry home sick. Washed clothes. Folded. Made cho. Pie. Took Carol shopping for birthday gifts and cards.
Tue – School. Ironed clothes. Washed kitchen windows and curtains. Carol ate at Susy’s. Went to store.
Wed – School. Free hot lunch. Harry home. Washed upstairs windows & drapes. Dad came out. Took girls to Ladies night. Carol drove (Pirates 3 – Mets 0). Frank had game (Jayhawks 14 – Pirates 4) Girls slept here.
Thu – No school. Took Susy home early. Went to Eastland. Bought wedding & graduation gifts. Got scat car & potty chair for stamps. Went to TOPS (-3). Got Carol & Jo Ellen at Baccalaureate at TJ.
Fri – Last day school. Kids out early. Washed clothes. Folded clothes & made beds. Stan took boys to ball game. Wrapped presents. Carol went on trip to Ohio with Jane.
Sat – Kids cleaned. Stan went to ball field with kids for practice. Stan put in clothes post. Cleaned kitchen & living room. Cut grass & worked on front. Took baths.
Sun – Didn’t go to SS. Stan put in other clothes post. Went to store. Very hot. 90 degrees. Went in to see Mom and Hatfields. Got cedar tree & swing around.
1968
Wed – School. Sen. Kennedy shot. Washed clothes. Stan worked on well. Got more stone. Carol went to town. Went to bank. Carol’s commencement. Lovely night. Everything went well. Dad went but didn’t stop here.
Thu – No school for Dave & Elaine. Dave helped Stan with wall. Sewed Elaine’s dress & shorts. Ironed. Fixed turnovers & chicken. Carol worked. Stan took boys to ballgame (Jayhawks 3 – Bluejays 2) Cleaned the kitchen walls.
Fri – School. Last day. Kids home early. Hot day. Ivan filled mortar box. Cleaned kitchen. Washed bathroom window. Shopped. Sewed tops for dining room chairs.
Sat – Very hot. Kids squirted hose. Stan finished wall. Kids cleaned. Went shopping. Chopped celery for potato salad. Washed clothes. Carol ironed. Cleaned bedroom.
Sun – Did quick load of clothes. Fixed potato salad. Put pop & ice in laundry tub. Mrs. Iames iced cake. Had Carol’s party. Kathleen’s friend had accident. Everything went well. Tired. Ivan sunburned.
Mon – Very hot. First day vacation. Took Frank to dentist. Washed clothes. Took Greg & Harry swimming. Rested. Hoed garden. Stan took kids to Frank’s ballgame (Orioles 3 – Hawks 1). Wrote Bill. Carol’s first day work at Mellon.
Tue – Got gas. Hoed garden. Planted more seeds. Took kids swimming. Carol returned typewriter to Roxy. Got extra tomato plants. Stan took Greg & Harry to ballgame (Jayhawks 18 – Hawks 9).
June 12-June 18, 1964-1968
1964
Fri – Slept late. Stan worked. Finished drapes for living room. Washed clothes. Carol helped fix chicken for supper. Carol went shopping for me. Cleaned coins for Mom’s present.
Sat – Fixed potato salad. Ironed. Cleaned up and went to Mom’s 50th wedding anniversary. Good crowd (20 children & 20 adults). Good food. All went well. Stan worked and came later with Bill & Dave.
Sun – Helped Bill with papers. Went to SS with Gregory. Went shopping. Hot & humid. Relaxed. Stan put up swings. Watched TV. All were tired.
Mon – Start of Bible School. F,G,H,D & E went. Went to store. Planted flowers. Washed clothes. Started to rain. Took down clothes & hung inside. Poured rain. Took Plymouth to get checked over.
Tue – Carol’s birthday (14). Kids went to Bible School. Baked cake. Grandpa came. Took Carol shopping. Carol got clock, transistor, lipstick & money. Went to bookmobile & store. Took Carol & Cheryl Watson bowling.
Wed – Went to Bible School to play piano. Stayed. Cleaned kitchen & bathroom. Karen Steincamp came & stayed for supper. Carol, Elaine, JoEllen went to Ladies night ballgame. Stan took them & visited Mom.
Thu – Went to Bible School. Washed clothes. Folded & Ironed. Stan watched Dave play ball (LL). Dave hit a triple. Watched TV.
1965
Sat – Battery on Plymouth dead. Stan took Ford. Dad came out. Kids helped me clean house. Watched TV. Kids got baths.
Sun – Slept late. Didn’t go to SS. Went to Haines. Bought John Charles grad. Present. Bill went to John’s party. Worked occupation puzzles. Stan & I went in to Mom’s. Mary was there.
Mon – Washed clothes. Ironed. Fixed roast. Hoed garden. Weeded strawberries. Watered them. Watched TV.
Tue – Sewed Dad’s cloth shopping bag. Mended clothes. Baked brownies. Went to store.
Wed – Washed clothes. Carol weeded for party. Boys cut grass. Bill fixed rust on Plymouth. Carol opened presents. Got Lady Remington, robe, makeup & money. Had watermelon for dessert. Knitted. Watched TV. Took bath.
Thu – Kids cleaned cellar. We weeded & gathered up stones. Went to TOPS. Mary E & Lois tied for queen (-2) and Mary P was pig (+2)
Fri – We all cleaned house. Washed clothes & ironed. Went shopping for Carol’s party. Bill stopped at Isalys. Stan went for chairs for Carol’s party. Kids took baths.
1966
Sun – Didn’t go to SS or church. Weeded garden. Took nap. Fixed roast. Stan went in to see Mom. Relaxed.
Mon – Washed clothes. Hot (92 degrees). Kids squirted hose. Carol helped Bible school. Folded & ironed. Went to store. Stan went bowling. Cut & washed my hair.
Tue – Went back to bed. Finished baby mittens. Went to doctors & store. Carol painted upstairs. Played cards.
Wed – Straightened up. Baked pie & cookies. Read. Started to knit face mask. Stan cut grass in front and on hill.
Thu – Rainy day. Cleaned out boys drawers. Took clothes to Goodwill. Got Carol’s birthday cake. Fixed chicken. Didn’t go to TOPS. Stan took Carol, Elaine & Frank bowling.
Fri – Washed clothes. Children helped clean. Ironed, folded & put away clothes. Made chili. Went to meat store & Haines.
Sat – Cleaned bathroom & cellar. Gave boys haircuts. Took shower. Stan & I stopped at shopping center. Went to Dad’s, Mom’s and Stella’s. Bill called to work today at H. Johnson.
1967
Mon – Washed clothes. Burned rubbish. Folded & ironed. Stan took boys to ball game (Jayhawks 17 – Orioles 10). Straightened house.
Tue – Hot again (92 degrees). Went to PP clinic. Went to store. Made pillow covers. Carol came home. Went to Sears. Got Julie shoes. Laura Dee treated to orange drink. Stan watered garden.
Wed – Washed clothes & living room drapes. Washed windows. Ironed & hung drapes. Elaine, Ivan & Greg went swimming. Boys went to game (Jayhawks 10 – Bluejays 5) Stan & I went to drive-in (“Dr Zhivago”)
Thu – Ruth Patton called. Packed picnic lunch. Took Carol for driving test. Passed. Gang went out to Martha’s. David & Greg stayed home. Carol went to Suzy’s. I went to TOPS (-3 ½)
Fri – Washed clothes. Pump broke. Squeezed by hand. Carol baked her cake. Went to store for candy. Frank & Harry went swimming. Had Jane for birthday dinner. Barry & Suzy stopped over.
Sat – Kids helped clean house. Stan had day off. Fixed washer & worked outside. I mended. Elaine went swimming. Carol went with Ondich’s. Very hot & humid.
Sun – Didn’t go to SS. Baked coffee cake for Father’s day. Stan worked outside. Mended. Ate early. Went to Helen’s for Kathleen’s graduation. Stopped at Dad’s.
1968
Wed – Washed clothes. Ironed. Took kids swimming. G, H & I. Bought another pass. Knitted. Stan took Frank to game (Blue Jays 2 – Orioles 0) Took fan back to Iames.
Thu – Rain. Went to store. A&P, Haines & K-Mart. Got Father’s day gifts. Bill H. stopped out. Stan called. Went out to dinner. Made strawberry whipped cream cake. Carol home late. Called about ride. Took Julie to playground. (Jayhawks 18 – Orioles 17)
Fri – Carol took car to work. Went to Dads & ballgame (Pirates 3 – Astros 0). Cleaned house. Washed clothes. Stan went to golf party & country club. Worked in yard. Cut Mrs. Iames’ hair.
Sat – Carol came home from Grandpas. Stan had to work. Went shopping with Elaine. Got bathing suit. Went shopping with Carol. Carol got kids from swimming. Got ax. Chopped Rose of Sharon. Watched TV & knitted. Wrote checks.
Sun – Father’s day & Carol’s birthday. Washed clothes. Baked cake. Elaine decorated house. Fixed roast. Stan got bottle capper, (?)shirt & T-shirts. Carol hurt. Went to see Eleanor, Dad & Mom. Gave gifts.
Mon – Carol started riding to work. Washed clothes. Went for building permit. Dave knocked down porch & steps. Nail jabbed foot. Took Dave to hospital. Stan took kids to ballgame (Minors Parrots 6 – Jayhawks 5) (Majors Parrots 7 – Orioles 6). Carol went shopping.
Tue – Carol took car. Stayed in town then went to ballgame. Cut grass and David chopped trees & stumps. Stan took kids to game (Jayhawks 33 – Parrots 6).
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