THE DIARY OF GLADYS BOLON COOPER (1939-1989) VOLUME II

(SEPTEMBER 3, 1947 -- DECEMBER 31, 1955)

TRANSCRIBED BY DONALD BOLON COOPER TRANSCRIPTION COPYRIGHT, DONALD B. COOPER, 2001 INTRODUCTION TO VOLUME II (SEPTEMBER 3, 1947 — DECEMBER 31, 1955) Gladys Cooper started her diary on her 40th birthday, and would keep it up for over fifty years until the day before her death on November 19, 1969. The diary was transcribed by Donald B. Cooper, son of Gladys. The original diaries consist of 46 separate notebooks, which Gladys numbered 1-45. [The 46th book, which related to a trip taken to Arizona and New Orleans, in 1968, is labeled Book 35A.] All of the original books currently remain in Donald's possession. In making this transcription the original diaries have been copied verbatim except that certain abbreviations (such as, for example, "S.S." for "Sunday School," and "Chas." for "Charles" have been extended). In addition, certain explanatory comments, such as adding the full names of individuals, where known, or explaining the context of an entry, have been added in square brackets, i.e. "[...]." There are also a few places where the text is illegible, and this also has been noted, as appropriate. Finally, in a few places, I have typed names or sentences in CAPITAL LETTERS to highlight something or someone of unusual interest. The diary entries tend to be brief. They describe "what" is happening in Gladys' life; little is said about her own feelings or reactions to events as they unfold. Nonetheless over time a reader of her diaries would feel that he or she knows Gladys well. She chronicles in her diary her daily activities around the home, including cooking, baking, canning, cleaning, washing, ironing, shopping, etc. There is much information also about her part-time job as a substitute teacher in the Columbus Public Schools, a job she would continue for over twenty years. We learn much also of other family members, especially if they are living at home. These include Charles, her husband (of 47 years), a Professor of Engineering Drawing at Ohio State University, and their three children, Charles William ("Bill"), Dorothy Jean (Kutchera), and Donald Bolon. There is frequent mention of the Coopers' busy social life, especially their bridge clubs, activities at church and the Masonic order, and Departmental and University social functions. Finally, there is much information provided about their summer "cottage" in Northwestern Wisconsin which Charles lovingly and expertly built entirely with his own hands. In short the diaries provide much useful information on the lives of a middle-class, professional family in the mid years of the Twentieth Century. Volume II is the second of what I hope would be six or seven volumes. Realistically it may not be possible for me ever to complete the entire fifty years. Were that possible I would expect to donate a complete transcribed copy of the diary to Ohio State University, as well as all of the original books. I undertook this lengthy task when in my later years I realized that I knew almost nothing about three of my four grandparents, all three of whom died before I was born. I found myself curious about who these people were, or had been, but little documentation has survived. It occurred to me that in later years my own grandchildren, or great-grandchildren, or nephews and nieces, might have a similar curiosity about their own forebears. So I decided to try to preserve what I could just in case they, like myself, were curious about the Cooper family history. I would hope they would preserve their own stories to add to the family archives. This transcription is, of course, dedicated with eternal love and gratitude to my mother, Gladys Bolon Cooper (1899 — 1989). 1947-48 1

THE DIARY OF GLADYS BOLON COOPER

BOOK XV (SEPTEMBER 3, 1947—JUNE 21, 1948 ********************************************************************

SYNOPSIS OF BOOK XV In most respects life in the Cooper family continued as before. All five members of the family were quite busy with multiple activities and interests. GLADYS, age 48, continued as a substitute elementary teacher in the Columbus Public Schools. She visited her 39th school. Usually she rode a bus, often two, and on one occasion four different buses to reach a distant school. She mentioned frequently how tiring this was, saying once "Two hours a day on bus is too much," but also lamented she was not getting more assignments. Her pay increased to $12.13 a day. At home she continued her well engrained habit of habitual washing, ironing, sewing, mending, waxing, canning, and crocheting. Once she said "[I] try to do a little extra cleaning each day I am home." On September 13 she reporting having canned 27 quarts of peaches, and 22 1/2 quarts of tomatoes, but more canning, jelly and jam making continued. As usual there was a bountiful garden, and countless flowers around the borders. Gladys continued active at Crestview Presbyterian Church, and played bridge frequently. When she had a spare moment she enjoyed a nap in the backyard playhouse, or relaxing on the front porch. She made pajamas for all members of the family, dresses for Dorothy, and cut down or remodeled older dresses or coats. Clothing beyond salvage was often cut into strips and made into hooked rugs for the summer cottage. Not much went to waste in the Cooper household. CHARLES, age 49, celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary with Gladys on June 9, 1948. He purchased a set of sterling silverware for Gladys to mark the occasion, and they had a rare dinner out at a decent restaurant. At the University Charles marked his 25th year of service, and received a nice pin and certificate. His salary had increased to $6,000 a year, but in 1948 he also taught summer school for an extra $1700. There were also some royalties from his textbook and workbook, most of which were used to pay for Dorothy's expenses at Denison University. Charles continued to do himself any carpentry, plumbing, or wiring jobs that were needed. He refinished the kitchen, connected the new sink, put in new registers in the walls, and put in the wallpaper. He made new Christmas decorations, including a star and wreath, but someone stole all of their Christmas bulbs one night. A first for the family was a new radio-phonograph which they much enjoyed. No mention yet of any TV, but a friend brought over some "movies" they had taken while visiting the Wisconsin cottage. Charles and Gladys took in roomers during this period; they charged $7.00 a week and, in the case of a college student, often offered meals as well. BILL, age 24, was a student at Ohio State University. He was active there in the Acacia fraternity, and had a number of dates and 1947-48 2 social occasions. There is no mention of his motorcycle, but he did have a used car. He also purchased a gun and liked to shoot at the target range, and in the woods at Wisconsin. Through Dorothy he met her roommate, Ruth [McKinney?], at Denison, and on May 29 Bill announced that he and Ruth were engaged. (They were never married.) Bill had various part-time jobs. DOROTHY, age 20, was a sophomore at Denison University in Granville, Ohio (about 30 miles east of Columbus). She majored in education. Dorothy was active in her sorority, and attended frequent dances and social events. Gladys went to Denison for Mothers' Day events, and reported she had had a "perfect weekend." Charles went over for Dad's Day festivities. During the summer Dorothy had part-time jobs at a drug store and Department Store. DON, age 17, was a Junior at North High School. He took his academic studies very seriously, probably too seriously, but had great success and won many academic honors. He won essay contests sponsored by the Colonial Dames of America, and the Advertising Council (on "Why I would Like a career in Advertising"). Both paid $10.00. He came in second in the state in the Ohio History essay contest, and won a trip to Athens, Ohio and $50.00. He finished first at North, and first in the district in the American History competition. He was named winner in the state of the Columbus Dispatch carriers scholarship competition, and was awarded $400 to be used in any college of his choice. [The winner in the competition the following year got a trip around the world]. In addition to his paper route, Don worked odd jobs at a drugstore and icecream store, as well as mowed lawns. Idleness was frowned upon in the Cooper household. But Don did have several dates, liked to bowl, took dancing lessons (which he was given free because of his honors), played on the chess team at North and liked to debate. Once he went to Memorial Hall to hear Henry Wallace speak, who was running for president in 1948. ************************************************************ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1947 MY FORTY-EIGHTH BIRTHDAY. Charles had given me a nice reel, Bill, two boxes stationary and a lovely card from Lake Placid. Dorothy, two pair of nylons, Don, the pen I am using and a book of his poems. Edith, a linen dickey and note paper. Florence, bath salts and note paper, Mother, a dollar. Dorothy and I let out hems. In the afternoon, MOTHER CAME. Imogene and husband, Suzanne [Minister] and fiance here in evening. Had a nice day. Miss Charles and Bill. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1947 Mother, Dorothy and I planned to go downtown, but twenty after eight called to Bellows Avenue [school]. Got there at nine-thirty, went to office after school for my slip. Mother and I went over to see FLO PRIEST'S WEDDING GIFTS. [Florence Priest, "Flo," who had babysat for Don on occasion, married Ralph Hutchins, brother of Don's wife, Ellen (Don and Ellen would not meet, however, until 1954). Flo died in 2000, dearly missed by one and all.] FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1947 Rainy this morning. Wore a suit to school and about roasted, 1947-48 3 for it quit raining and warmed up. Stopped at Lazarus to cash a check. Very tired. Card from Bill from Vermont. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1947 Cloudy all day. I cleaned up the house and did the washing. Dorothy and I got a good start on the ironing. She went to show with Barbara Keenan in P.M. Don went to David's in evening. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1947 Nice day. Don went to Sunday School. I was home all day, except Dorothy and I walked to High Street to mail a letter. She went up to Jane's and I walked up with her. Don went to David's in evening. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1947 Another hot day. I went back to Bellows, finished there today. Met Dorothy after school, we looked around a little. In the evening Lucille and I sent to funeral home to see Mr. Brothers. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1947 Still hot. I canned three quarts of apple sauce, did the ironing. Went down to bank and mailed a wedding present to Donna Gifford. Met Lucille and we went to Mr. Brothers funeral. Met Dorothy downtown. I got her a new dress ($16.95) at Union and a week-end case. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1947 Cleaned several dresses in "Renuzit" including two formals for Dorothy. Finished the ironing. Dorothy baked cookies. She went to Elaine's for dinner and overnight. Princess [Hatch] and Mrs. Griffith here in P.M. Went with Lucille and got two bushes peaches, then Mr. Westerman brought me a bushel of tomatoes. Made five quarts peach butter in evening. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1947 Still very warm. Dorothy came home early and we put up fourteen quarts tomatoes, seven quarts peaches, and four more pints of peach butter. Jane was here for dinner and overnight. DON IS BUSY STUDYING FOR A HISTORY SCHOLARSHIP TEST. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1947 Canned five quarts tomatoes, four quarts peaches, three pints peach butter. Did the washing. Jane and Dorothy went downtown. Had to buy two sheets, $2.39 apiece. Card from Bill in Washington D.C. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1947 FINISHED CANNING THE PEACHES, 27 QUARTS, AND TOMATOES, 22 1/2 QUARTS. Shelled some grapes and made juice for JELLY. Dorothy did part of her packing. SPECIAL DELIVERY from Charles, home Friday. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1947 A nice day. Had some ironing to do. Lucille took Dorothy to Granville. We left her a little after two. I was home at five-thirty. Bill came home an hour later. HAD DRIVEN OVER 2400 MILES. FELL ASLEEP AND WENT IN DITCH DOWN BY CAMBRIDGE BUT NO ONE HURT. Surely miss Dorothy. 1947-48 4 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1947 A drizzly damp day and much cooler. I made grape jelly and finished ironing. Don was excused early and went to Dr. Davies [ophthalmologist] and book store. Bill and Ray went downtown in evening. They walked home. Much cooler, gas lit. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1947 Made crab apple jelly and got grape juice ready for jelly. Cleaned some things in Renuzit. Went downtown in P.M. Saw the Air Show display, a B24. Went to Edith's in evening. Still cool. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1947 Warmer today. I washed the curtains for Mother's room and Dorothy's and stretched them. Also washed part of washing. Cleaned the two rooms and hung part of curtains. Mrs. Minister was here a little while. Called to Southwood [school]. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1947 Left early for Southwood. Quite a handfull. Came home, made grape jelly and hung some curtains. CHARLES AND TOBY [THE DOG] CAME HOME ABOUT EIGHT-THIRTY. Surely glad to see them. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1947 Back to Southwood and to go all of next week. Hung more curtains after school. Don played chess with David. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1947 Cleaned up house and did a big washing. Bill cleaned his room. Charles worked in yard. ENJOY THE PORCH IN EVENINGS. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1947 Nice day until high wind in evening followed by rain. We were home all day. Canned five pints beans Mrs. Priest gave us. Bill painted all day at Acacia House and stayed overnight. Mr. and Mrs. Sands here in evening. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1947 Much cooler. Charles took me to school and had some work done on car. Did a little ironing after school. Bill stayed at house again. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1947 Charles took me to school and went on to Cumberland. Brought Mother's things back. AFTER SCHOOL WE RENTED THE BACK ROOM TO MR. POLLACK FOR $7.00 A WEEK. Ruth Droeschler and her husband here in evening. After they left I had to get the room cleaned up. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1947 Back to school and the same routine. Mr. Pollock arrived for room in the evening. Charles got ten pints grapes ready to can. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1947 Had first furnace fire, just a wood fire. Chilly in morning and evening. 1947-48 5

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1947 Thought this would be last day at Southwood. Mr. Sheridan asked me to keep school until end of semester. I told him I would stay 'till they could get someone, probably a week more. Mother was here when I came home. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1947 Cleaned the house, baked a pie and cookies and did the washing. Mother made grape butter. We went to Shupe's in evening. They showed us NICE MOVIES OF COTTAGE. Had a nice evening. Charles took Don downtown for new slacks. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1947 Worked all morning, getting Dorothy's laundry ready and odd jobs I didn't get done Saturday. Charles and I took some of flowers in. Bill took Harper [the kitten he had found earlier] "for a ride." Had chicken for dinner since Mother was here. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1947 Another week started at Southwood. Showers in the morning. Stopped downtown a little while. Mother had dinner ready. I did a little ironing after supper. Charles had to give a test at State. We took Mother to train. Home about midnight. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1947 A nice day and cooler. Nothing new at school. Did some ironing after supper. Mr. Pollock --our roomer-- bought a house and leaving tomorrow. BILL STARTED CLASSES. TODAY. RECEIVED CHECK. NOW $12.13 A DAY. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1947 Finished ironing after supper. Charles went back to office. TWO HOURS A DAY ON BUS IS TOO MUCH. PRETTY TIRED. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1947 Lovely weather and warmer. Stopped downtown after school. Bought bedspreads for Dorothy and Mac [Ruth McKinney; roommate at Denison], $6.99 apiece. [Not sure of Ruth's last name]. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1947 Last day at Southwood, have a new teacher coming Monday. Stopped downtown again. Bill went to picnic and Don played chess with David. I did a washing after supper. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1947 Hung out washing and cleaned up house. Baked a cake. We went to DEPARTMENTAL PICNIC. Had a nice time. Afterwards we went to Reeder's to [bridge] club. Bill and Edith won prizes. Don played chess with Jim Woods [friend from North High school]. Nice warm evening. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1947 Almost like summer. Charles and I went to church. In afternoon 1947-48 6 we went to Granville. Nice to see Dorothy. I have a miserable cold. SAW IN DISPATCH THAT DON WAS FIRST IN [FRANKLIN] COUNTY IN HISTORY CONTEST. WILL GET A TRIP TO ATHENS [OHIO --TO OHIO UNIVERSITY]. (5200 TOOK TEST OVER STATE). MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1947 A beautiful day. Glad the 'phone didn't ring for have such a cold. I washed and stretched the curtains in front room. Washed windows and hung curtains. Made grape juice from last of grapes. Did a little ironing. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1947 Another lovely day. I washed again. And washed and ironed the dining room curtains and crocheted table cloth. Did Dorothy's ironing and got laundry ready to mail. BOOSTER [neighborhood weekly newspaper] CALLED DON —STORY ON HISTORY CONTEST. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1947 Another day at home. I cleaned the upstairs and finished the ironing. Went downtown in afternoon. Charles and I went to Indianola to see "The Jolson Story." THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1946 A little cooler but still nice weather. I made apple jelly and baked cookies, cut out a house dress. Took my gray coat over to Mary Tracy, she is going to shorten it for me. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1947 At a quarter 'till seven called to Milo School. Went on three busses, a 4A. Don't especially like Milo, dismissed half hour early because of P.T.A. tea. Bill eats at [Acacia] house Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. He stayed later for cards. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1947 Still lovely weather. Almost like a day off, didn't have to wash. Cleaned up house, baked a cake and cookies. Charles worked in yard. Bill went to airport in morning, to game in afternoon. [Gladys doesn't say, but I recall Bill served after discharge from the Navy in 1945 in the Air National Guard]. Stayed at house for supper. Reeder's were over for bridge. Lucille and I won game. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1947 So warm, sat on porch all afternoon. I went to church. Home rest of day. Two boys were here for chess with Don. Mr. Hoffman here in afternoon. MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1947 Did the washing. Also washed and stretched the curtains in our bed room. Did Dorothy's laundry (ironed) and got it ready to go back. Washed my hair. DON WENT DOWNTOWN TO HAVE PICTURE TAKEN FOR DISPATCH [newspaper]. Nice day, quite warm. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1947 Did the ironing, a big one. Baked cookies. Man here to measure linoleum. Charles and I went down to see about it in evening. 1947-48 7 Decided to buy a new sink unit. I am getting it ($150.00). [Charles and Gladys had separate bank accounts; her teaching income was her own to spend.] WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1947 Still nice weather. I went downtown in P.M. Got a red hat ($2.00) for school. Mary had my coat shortened. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1947 Didn't have so much to do today so cleaned all the drawers in Dorothy's room. We went back to store in evening to make our choice of linoleum. Took buttons to be covered for my coat. Don went to MISS JACOBS to study for his trip. [Bertha Jacobs was then a history teacher at North who took a real interest in Don. He visited her home on a number of occasions. What neither knew at the time was that Miss Jacobs, who shared her home with Alberta Gates, herself a recently retired history teacher at North, and who was the grandmother of Ellen Alberta Hutchins, would one day attend Don's wedding to Ellen. Ellen Alberta Hutchins was named for Alberta Gates, her grandmother. She considered Miss Jacobs, known in the family as "Berber," as her aunt, although they were not blood related. Miss Jacobs, author of more than one high school history text, would herself retire from teaching at the end of the current school year. Her desk is now Don's desk.] FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1947 A full week at home. I cleaned second and third floors. Cleaned up the leaves. Don getting ready for his trip. Bill went to an Acacia party. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1947 We took Don to an early bus. Three other boys from North going, but Don is high. I did the washing and cleaned up house. Charles took the linoleum up. Paffy [Prof. Paffenbarger] had an extra ticket and he went to game. In evening we went to Walter's. Edith and I won by a big margin. Bill went to game and to house for supper. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1947 A lovely day. Sat on porch all afternoon. Bill went to party at Acacia [Fraternity] house. Don got home about nine --SECOND [PLACE] WINNER IN STATE [OF OHIO ESSAY CONTEST on Ohio history, held at Ohio University at Athens, Ohio], and a check for $50.00. We are all very proud of him. MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1947 Still no call for school. I did the ironing and went downtown in afternoon. Bought some curtains for kitchen and breakfast room. Charles changed register in breakfast room. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1947 At seven-thirty called to Michigan [Avenue school] for a half day. A warm day. Didn't do much in afternoon. Charles closed hole for old register and put in the new one. I went to [Women's] Auxiliary. Had lots of fun donating our clothes to rummage sale. 1947-48 8

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1947 Still lovely weather. I enjoy an afternoon nap in playhouse. I baked an apple pie and cookies. Went to meeting of Women's Society. Charles still working on kitchen in evenings. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1947 Washed and waxed floors in living and dining rooms. Bill withdrew from school [Ohio State] today. Expects to go back next quarter. Don went to show. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1947 I cleaned the second floor, baked cookies and a blackberry pie. The bus was late and Dorothy was late for her permanent. I went to beauty parlor for her - about seven thirty when she got home. Dave Heck came for her and took her to hear Fritz Kreisler [the violinist]. Charles sanded floors. Don collected in evening [for his paper route]. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1947 I did the washing. Charles worked in kitchen. Sink unit was delivered. THE RADIO - PHONOGRAPH WAS SET IN FOR US TO USE OVER SUNDAY. All home in evening. We were down in Clintonville a little while to look at stove. Bill finished painting his car. Cleared off and dried most of washing outdoors. Men put porch furniture away. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1947 A lovely day and warm. People still using porches. Charles started changing the cupboard. Don went to Sunday School and church. We took Dorothy back [to Denison University in Granville, Ohio]. She drove over. Enjoy the radio -phonograph. MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1947 Did a big ironing. Went downtown to look at stoves. Found one at Carliles. Charles went with me to look at it in evening and we bought it ($151.00). A hard rain in evening. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1947 More rain today. I cleaned up the house, baked cookies. Charles is working in the kitchen every evening. Don and Frank Blume went to [Ohio State] University to a debate. Bill started work at Buckeye Steel Casting Company. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1947 Getting discouraged with no call for school. Didn't do much today. Bill has to leave a little after six and gets home about five-thirty. I wish he was in school.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1947 Still no 'phone call. I brought down the glass shelves for the dining room windows. Eva [Faelchle] and I went over to Marvene's [Shonting] in the afternoon. Charles got the sink connected, but had a leak. He worked 'till midnight, let it go 'till tomorrow.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1947 A gloomy day, only a day and a half of school in four weeks. I 1947-48 9 cleaned second and third floor and basement, baked a juneberry pie. [Juneberries are also known saskatoon and "service" berries; Gladys had canned them the previous summer in Wisconsin]. Bill didn't work today, changed jobs at same plant. Don got a card from Jimmy Rawlins [Dance Studio, located above Clinton theatre near intersection of North Broadway and High Streets in Clintonville], (and his picture from Citizen [newspaper]) for twelve free dancing lessons. Charles got the sink connected, used it for first time. Put in "filler" between stove and sink. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1947 A nice day. I did the washing and dried it outdoors. Bill wasn't feeling very well with a bad cold. Charles plastered the base-board. We went up to see Shupe's baby, then to bridge club. Bill [Walter] and Lucille [Reeder] won prizes. Don played chess at David's [Edwards]. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1947 We left early for Cumberland, and went by way of Granville to leave Dorothy's heavy coats. Had a nice day and chicken dinner with Jennie and Charlie [Knowles]. [Jennie Knowles was the great aunt of Charles, and sister of his mother, Fanny]. Fanny Buckingham rode back with us. Home about seven. Called Mrs. Truax to see why I wasn't being called [as a substitute teacher]. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1947 Rainy day. Called to Fourth Street School. Such a nice fifth and sixth grade. Sorry it was only a day. Charles and Bill went to church to supper. Don went downtown. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1947 I did the ironing, washed Dorothy's things and what had accumulated since Saturday. Baked a batch of cookies. Don took dancing lessons. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1947 Another gloomy day. They started to lay linoleum in kitchen. I cleaned the bedrooms on second floor. Getting ready for company on Saturday. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1947 Cleaned up third floor. Charles came home, helped move refrigerator and hurt his back. Stayed in bed rest of day. Don went to dancing lesson. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1947 Quite a day. Linoleum almost finished except bath room. Delivered stove, brought wrong one. Am to use it until ours comes (a mistake in marking and ours was sold). Charles better. I drove and he went with me for groceries. I went to lodge in evening. The rain spoiled football game [at North High School] and Don went to David's for chess. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1947 Quite a bit cooler. Cleaned up house, baked cookies. Droescher's came about seven thirty, brought the twins up for awhile. 1947-48 10

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1947 A lovely day, but cool. I had nine for dinner, worked most of day, until they left a little after three. Eldis Reed and Mr. Williams here [both colleagues of Charles from the Department of Engineering Drawing]. Called to Milo School. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1947 Rather cool. I got to school at eight-thirty. 3B and 3A. Only one day again. Came home and baked a juneberry pie. Don went to David's. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1947 Damp, cool day. I did the washing. Charles connected the breakfast room register. Don tied up paper [for sale], went to dancing in evening. Didn't seem like ARMISTICE DAY. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1947 Did the ironing, and some mending. This was Bill's day off. He took over his schedule [for Ohio State] for next quarter. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1947 Didn't do anything special, except straighted up the house in the morning. Went downtown early in P.M. Got my coat from storage. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1947 Cleaned up the third floor. Did Dorothy's laundry and some other things. Cold today. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1947 A drizzly, cold day. I cleaned up the house, baked cookies, cake and pie crust. Charles took off the screens. Edith and Bill [Walter] were up. Edith and I won [bridge] game, 1900 to 4640. Don was at David's for the evening. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1947 Nice day, but cold. Bill and I went to church. Sold our old stove for $40.00. Had a lot of calls. Don went to show. Ray [Barker, friend of Bill's] was here in evening. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1947 Called to Beck Street [School]. Another one day call. 2A and 3C. We played a little bridge in evening as Don wants to learn. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1947 Washed today, baked a pumpkin pie. Went downtown in afternoon. To Auxiliary in evening, I had devotions. Don went to dancing class. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1947 Bill's day off. We got the leaves cleaned up. I did the ironing, baked a pumpkin pie and cookies. Went to Women's Society in the evening. Charles worked on bathroom register. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1947 A beautiful day, and warmer. I cleaned up leaves in front and on driveway. Don went to dancing in evening. 1947-48 11

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1947 Called to Fifth Avenue [school], A new school and a very nice one. Charles came for me. Don and I went to High School play at North. It was very good. Charles finished connecting the register. Bill's car is going bad. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1947 A rainy day. It quit raining soon after Charles left for Granville for Dad's Day [at Denison University]. He had a nice lunch and enjoyed the football game. Denison is undefeated so will get an extra day at Thanksgiving. He stopped at Hardy's [Covert and Laura] and I went over with Hatch's. Edith [Oliver] and Bernard [Hatch] won prizes. Charles and I low. Don was down at Frank Blume's, didn't come in 'till quite late. Bill thinks he has sold his car to a man where he works. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1947 Home all day. I baked a batch of orange cookies in morning. Charles connected register in Dorothy's room. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1947 Did washing, baked two batches of cookies. Had the bridge club here in evening. Served ice cream and three kinds of cookies. Mick's won both prizes. Bill sold his car. First snow of season. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1947 A gloomy day. I did part of ironing and went downtown in P.M. Dorothy was on bus I got on to come home. Surely glad to see her. Don went to dancing class. CALLED TO SEIBERT SCHOOL, 39th ONE. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1947 A very nice school, another one day call. Dorothy went downtown. Our own stove was delivered today. SURELY HAVE A NICE KITCHEN NOW. Played some bridge in evening. Westerman's [next-door neighbors] were over to see our kitchen. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1947 Nice to be together for THANKSGIVING. Baked a ham and two pumpkin pies. All home all day. Snowed in evening. Bill and Ray [Barker] went to show. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1947 Baked a pie and cookies. Don collected [for his paper route]. Bill went to work after being off three days. Dave [Heck?] took Dorothy to dinner and to Valley Dale [dance club; still operating in year 2000]. Three other couples also went. She and I went to Trading Post in P.M. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1947 A nice day but cold. Dorothy and I went downtown at nine o'clock, and didn't get home 'till four. She bought a red formal at Union [Department Store] ($22.95). I got her white mittens and a belt. Looked for a dress for myself, but didn't buy one. 1947-48 12 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1947 Don went to Sunday School and church. Dorothy made a dress (grey sack dress). We took her to nine o'clock bus. MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1947 A lovely day. I did the washing and ironing left from last week. Charles and Bill went to Men's Dinner at church. I went downtown a little while in evening. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1947 Another lovely day and warmer. I did the ironing and washed some windows. Went downtown for a "Glick Special," [Glick's Furniture Store; in business in Columbus until about 1999], but were sold out. Don went to dancing lesson and last part of basketball game. Letter from Paul Hammond. HE WILL BE HERE TO ROOM WITH US JANUARY 2. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1947 Washed green woodwork and outside doors. Worked in dining room at church. Our chili supper. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1947 Cleaned up house extra good. Cut sleeves out of an old dress and made a jumper. Don went to dancing. This was Bill's day off. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1947 Washed out a few things in morning and got supper ready. Went downtown to see "This Time for Keeps" and pictures of Royal Wedding. In evening went to Lodge. Don went to [Upper] Arlington [High School--where his own three children would attend years later] to a basketball game. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1947 Nothing special today. The usual Saturday but we were home all evening. Don went to a play at university. Dorothy called from downtown at ten o'clock. She had come over to a show with Mr. and Mrs. Dixie and Lois. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1947 Charles and I went to church. In the P.M. he, Bill and I went to Indianola [Theatre; still operating as last neighborhood theatre in Columbus under name of Studio 35]. Home all evening. MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1947 At seven fifteen called to Linden. 4B. Such a nice school, but another one day. Baked a pie after I came home. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1947 A lovely day, sunny but cold. I ironed the things I had washed on Friday evening and washed again. Washed and waxed the linoleum, also washed my hair. Don went to dancing. Bill didn't work today, but went to University and paid fees, etc. for next quarter. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1947 Snow today and quite slippery by evening. I baked a grape pie and pineapple cookies. Went downtown in P.M. Think this is last trip before Christmas. 1947-48 13

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1947 Washed curtain in living room and cleaned Bill's room. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1947 Washed Dorothy's laundry and a few other things. Did some ironing that had been left. Don went to East [High School] to basketball game. Charles had to work at office after supper until nine o'clock. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1947 Lovely weather, sunny but cold. Cleaned up house. Eldis Reed and Ann Nuckles here for a spaghetti dinner which he cooked. A nice girl, very pleasant evening, played bridge. Boys both home in evening. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1947 Didn't go to church, had a chicken for dinner. Got some packages ready to mail. Charles and I went to call on Rawe's [?]. A beautiful day. MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1947 Did the washing and some ironing left over. At twenty 'till twelve called to Linden [school]. Wet snow in afternoon. Charles had to go back to the office for awhile. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1947 Called to Fulton School, 3A and 4B. Mostly colored but pretty nice children. Got a ride to Livingston and High [streets]. Very cold. Went to Auxiliary in evening. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1947 Back to Fulton School. Ate lunch with Mrs. Myers and some of teachers. Late getting home, fire downtown. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1947 Did some ironing and washed dining room curtains, hall curtains and pair for Bill's room. Had our CHRISTMAS PARTY at Edith's. Charles Mick and Herman [Reeder] won prizes. Charles and I got a tie and hose in our dollar exchange. Had a nice time. Don went to David's. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1947 A nice day, warmer. I hung the dining room curtains, baked pumpkin pie. Dorothy got home about two o'clock. So glad to see her. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1947 Nothing special today. I cleaned up the house. Machovina's [colleagues of Charles'] here in evening. Don went to David's [Edwards], and Bill and Dorothy started to a show. Didn't see any they liked, ate some hamburgers and came home. Dorothy and I went to Suzanne's wedding. [Suzanne Minister was a neighbor, and friend of Dorothy's]. 1947-48 14

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1947 Home all day. Dorothy went to League and they went caroling afterwards.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1947 I did the washing. Dorothy baked Christmas cookies. She and I went downtown a little while in evening. Charles was at office most of day. Don was asked to work at new drug store. He worked from six to eleven.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1947 Beautiful outdoors! Everything covered with deep snow. I made date bars and two raisin cakes. (OUR NEW RADIO-PHONOGRAPH WAS DELIVERED ON MONDAY). That is our Christmas present from the family to the family. Jane was here in afternoon. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1947 Cleaned up house, baked more date bars. Dorothy made more cookies. Suzanne and Bob were here in P.M. Also Florence [Mick] and her sister-in-law. All home for Christmas eve. Charles and I stuffed turkey in evening.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1947 A nice WHITE CHRISTMAS! Charles and I got up early, about seven, put turkey in oven. Children got up later. We didn't have many packages to open. Ralph [Cooper, twin brother of Charles] sent honey, and money to children. Mother sent Charles and me, gloves and a slip, and money to children. Our RADIO-PHONOGRAPH was our gift from every one. We had a 20 pound turkey, a nice dinner. We were home all day. Mr. Williams [colleague of Charles'] stopped in afternoon. Played some bridge. OUR HOME LOOKS VERY PRETTY, LIGHTS IN ALL FRONT WINDOWS, A STAR AND DOOR DECORATIONS. Don received two neckties, four boxes of candy, a fountain pen on his paper route, and $44.70 in money.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1947 Cleaned the house up a little. and did some ironing. Jane was here for dinner. Charles and I went to Walter's [for bridge]. Edith and I won game. Don worked this evening. Bill went downtown to a show with Ray [Barker] and girls went to a show.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1947 A nice day. Charles worked at office in morning. I baked two pies. Dorothy and I went downtown in afternoon to exchange some gifts. Disappointed in black scarf Edith bought on sale and I couldn't exchange. We played bridge in evening. Don went to basketball game with Frank [Blume]. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1947 Home all day. Dorothy baked more Christmas cookies in the afternoon. After League, Dave, Walt and Jane and another couple came down. They brought cokes and potato chips and had cookies to eat. 1947-48 15

MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1947 Had washing done by ten o'clock. Did some ironing and faced my purple plaid dress. Dorothy went downtown in P.M. Shupes [Hollie and Juanita] (and baby) here in evening. They showed pictures they had taken in Wisconsin. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1947 Did all the ironing and faced my blue wool dress. Charles is at office every day. Don worked at drug store from six 'till eleven. Mrs. Minister was here in evening. Dorothy and I went over and got a sundae from Don. Some excitement with our BULBS BEING STOLEN. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1947 Last day of old year. I cleaned the house up some. Dorothy went downtown. Jane took her to Mills [restaurant] to lunch. Started to get room ready for our ROOMER. Paffenbarger's were here in evening. Don went to David's to a party. Bill and Dorothy went to Valley Dale. THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 1948 Rainy day. Moved flowers to basement and washed the windows in back room. I cut out two pair pajamas for Charles and cut off my dinner dress. Don worked from four 'till eleven. Bill and Dorothy went skating. FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 1948 Snow on ground. I did the washing and we did the curtains for Dorothy's room at school. She and I went to the Ohio [Theatre] in afternoon, then did some shopping. Played bridge in evening. Bill took [news]papers down and sold them ($3.50). SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 1948 Charles worked at office in morning. I cleaned up house, finished getting room ready for our roomer, Paul Hammond, who is coming Sunday. Did some ironing. Edith and Bill up for bridge. Men won. GETTING TIRED OF BILL'S PEEKING AT EDITH'S HAND. Don worked this evening and Bill and Dorothy went to Valley Dale. SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 1948 Snow today, getting slippery by evening. I baked a pie and had meatloaf for dinner. Charles and I took Dorothy back to [Denison] in afternoon. Our roomer came about six-thirty. Don was invited to Harvey Mansfield's for dinner.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1948 Everything white with snow. At seven called back to Michigan [Avenue School]. Charles took me over, rode to Weber and High [streets] with one of teachers coming home. Charles went to office in evening. Don worked. Card from Dorothy. Mac [Dorothy's roommate; I think her name was Ruth McKinney or possibly McKenzie] is sick and didn't get back to school.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1948 Gave the house a good "mid-weekly" cleaning and did a good sized washing. Also ironing left from Friday's washing. Paul [Hammond, 1947-48 16 the roomer] ate dinner with us. He and Bill went down to meet two girls they are going to date Saturday. Charles went to office in evening.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 1948 A lovely day, quite mild for January. I finished the ironing - part of it after dinner. Went downtown and got pajama material for Dorothy. Rode High Street bus. Went to Lydia Evans to a committee meeting. Charles went back to office. Bill had a class and Don worked. DON GOT A NEW TYPEWRITER, PARTLY WITH MONEY (ALMOST $50.00) FROM CHRISTMAS TIPS. FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1948 A nice day. I cleaned the upstairs and fixed the dinner dress I had cut off. Don had a party - seven boys here. Had ice cream, cake, potato chips and cokes. We went to [bridge] club at Reeder's. Charles and I won both prizes. SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 1948 Bright, sunny day. I cleaned the house, baked cookies and a mince pie. We went to Hatch's to club. Laura and Charles won prizes. Charles worked at office almost all day. Laura and Covert"s [Hardy] 24th anniversary. SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 1948 Nice day. I went to church, had a good sermon. WENT WITH BILL TO GET HIS GUN at antique shop north of Worthington. Drove his car a little ways. Charles and I went to see McCully's new baby. He is busy with the income tax. MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1948 Wet snow and gloomy day. I was glad I wasn't called for school. Did the washing and cut out a pair of outing pajamas for Dorothy. Don went to Memorial Hall to usher. Dave Edwards went with him. [On one occasion while Don was ushering at Memorial Hall the evening's show was the opera, La Boheme. It so happened that a bus carrying the extras broke down and they had no one to sit at tables for the drinking scene. Ushers to the rescue. Don, then 17, and who could not carry a tune, and other ushers were rushed back to makeup, and we all appeared onstage in costume. My contract was not renewed.] TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1948 Finished ironing at eleven. Worked some on pajamas. Charles went back to office, Bill to class, and Don worked. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1948 Quite cold. Ten degrees at bedtime. I washed and waxed the linoleum, baked a pie. Went downtown to get groceries in a Dispatch [local newspaper] questionaire. Got so many, had to have Charles to come for me. At least, $5.00 worth. All home this evening.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1948 Let hem out of my blue coat and faced it. Finished outing pajamas for Dorothy. DON WORKED AT DRUG STORE from six 'till eleven. Bill had a class and Charles at office. 1947-48 17

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1948 Snow this morning. I baked cookies and a pumpkin pie and cleaned upstairs. Dorothy came home [from Denison University] about three o'clock. She and Bill went to "Arabian Knights'" party at Acacia house. Went in costume. Bill had a "blind" date. He got Dorothy a date with Hawaiian boy. Had a nice time. SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 1948 More snow! Dorothy met Ruth (room-mate) at train, coming back after illness. They went downtown in P.M. and on dates with Bill and H[awaiian] boy. They went to a show and up here afterwards. We went to Walters. Men won. SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 1948 Two above zero. We left at ten thirty and took girls back to Granville. Trouble with speedometer cable. Home rest of day. At twenty after nine called to Fourth Street, the special school. MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1948 About 6 degrees above zero. Charles drove me over to school. I don't like this one, but will probably have it all week. Went to sleep on bus. Don C[rider?] woke me up two stops past. Charles went back to office. TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1948 Still cold. Charles took me again this morning. Still don't like this school. Don worked, Bill had a class. Charles went to office, but came home early because he wasn't feeling so well. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1948 Warmer today. I went on bus. Had fire drill. Charles feeling better. DON WENT TO TOASTMASTER'S BANQUET. THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1948 Much colder. Nothing new at school. Counting the days 'till Friday. Too tired in evening to do anything. Charles is at office almost every evening working on work book [designed to accompany the textbook, French's Engineering Drawing, of which Charles was one of the authors.] FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1948 10 above this morning. Nice and warm in room. So glad to finish this assignment. Stopped at Lazarus [Department store] sale a little while. Don collected [for paper route]. Charles at office. SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 1948 Such a day!! Snow, wind and more snow. Several inches by evening. Didn't quit snowing until supper time. Charles was at office most of day. Bill at frat house. I cleaned almost the entire house and did the most of the washing. We were home by evening, by ourselves. Don went to David's. 1947-48 18 SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 1948 2 below this morning! Bill couldn't get his car started to go to airport. Charles tried to push him but had to leave his car on High Street and take ours. Charles and I home all day. Don worked from three 'till ten. At six o'clock called back to Fourth Street [school]. MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1948 Very bad morning and quite cold. Could not get a bus, came home and Charles took me, also Mrs. Westerman. The same routine at school, tired in evening. Charles went back to office. \ TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1948 Still very cold. Did a little ironing in evening. Don worked this evening. Bill had a class and Charles at office. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1948 Still cold. The teacher came in P.M. She was very nice. School out at two, I stayed 'till three. Went to bus station and turned in a ticket for Dorothy, then to office to turn in my [substitute teaching] slip. Quite tired. THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 1948 No school between semesters, I cleaned up house some and did the washing and Dorothy's ironing. I went to Indianola [theatre] in evening and stopped for a soda from Don. FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1948 Quite an ironing but all done, finally. Bill had some trouble with car and left at garage. Decided to sell it. He took Topsy [the cat] to hospital. Charles home tonite. Bill went to Acacia [fraternity] party. Don collected. SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 1948 Wiped off windows, cleaned house. Spent most all afternoon baking a cake. Emily and Paul Rowe here in evening. Don went to Harvey Mansfield's. Dorothy didn't come home between semesters. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1948 Not quite so cold. Bill went to our church to Sunday School. Charles and I home all day. DON WENT DOWN TO HEAR HENRY WALLACE [who was running for president in 1948]. Bill went to Acacia party. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1948 Warmer today. Did the washing. Washed Dorothy's spreads and kitchen and breakfast room curtains. Went down to bank in P.M. to cash my check, on down town. Got a print dress and brown jersey. Worked at church on men's dinner in evening. Quite tired. Charles and Bill at church. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1948 Quite an ironing. After it was done went downtown and returned the brown jersey dress. Home alone all evening. Charles at office, Bill at class and Don working. 1947-48 19

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1948 Several inches of snow on top of what we already had. Spent most of day facing my Shagmoor coat. Charles home this evening. Topsy [the cat] came home from hospital.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1948 More snow today. Made top of pajamas for Charles. Went to a luncheon at Florence's, Edith and Lucille. Had a nice afternoon, got second prize. Note paper. Spent the evening alone. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1948 At ten 'till eight called to Reeb [Avenue School]. Charles took me over. Such a nice third grade. In the evening made the trousers to Charles' pajamas. Don collected. Charles at office. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1948 Cleaned about all the house today, and baked sugar cookies. We went to Mick's [Charles & Florence] to [bridge] club. Bill and Herman won prizes. Paul [the boarder] went home today. Getting lonesome for Dorothy. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1948 Sunny day but still lots of snow. We were home all day. Bill went to airport to Acacia party. Don went to work at six. Called back to Reeb [Avenue School]. MONDAY. FEBRUARY 9, 1948 Down to zero. I left at 7:25. Got there at 8:30. Cold room all morning. Charles went back to office. I stopped downtown after school. Charles had supper ready. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1948 About 2 above. I rode downtown with Westerman's. Don't think I was ever much colder waiting for a bus. Did the laundry after supper. Home alone all evening. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1948 Not so cold this morning. Tired all day. Bill was not feeling well, home all day. Also, Paul was sick. I finished at Reeb today. Did ironing, just Dorothy's laundry. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1948 Boys both better. A bad morning, glad to be home. I finished ironing and washed living room curtains. Home alone all evening. DON TOLD MR. HAMMOND HE WOULD HAVE TO GIVE UP WORKING AT [DRUG] STORE. Dinner club called off, Oliver's. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1948 A horrible day. Rain and more rain. Don had a bad evening for papers. Also fog. I hung front room curtains, did most of upstairs work and started another pair of pajamas for Charles. Too bad for Don to collect. Charles and Bill went back to school.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1948 Snow fell during night. I finished cleaning the house, baked cookies and a VALENTINE CAKE. Bill gave me a box of candy for 1947-48 20

Valentine Day. Had card and handkerchief from Edith. Also Don gave me a lovely box. Home all evening alone, unusual for Saturday. We were just finishing supper WHEN A SPECIAL [DELIVERY] CAME FROM FRIEDA SAYING SHE AND RALPH WOULD BE HERE NEXT FRIDAY. [Ralph Cooper was twin brother of Charles].

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1948 Lovely sunny day and much warmer. Bill went to Sunday School. In the afternoon Charles and I drove over [to Granville] to see Dorothy [at Denison University]. Don went to work at six.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1948 At ten 'till eight called to Linden [School]. Charles took me over. I got up at 6:15. Cleaned some cupboards before call came. Cleaned more after supper. Just a [one] day call. Much warmer. Bill went to pledge meeting and Charles to office.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1948 Had a big washing. Also washed curtains in Dorothy's room and bathroom. Went to Auxiliary in evening. Charles at office. Bill at class and Don working. Bill brought his car home and decided to keep it. A lovely day.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1948 Almost like spring. I did most of ironing (put aside what I didn't need), scrubbed porch, cleaned third floor, etc. LETTER SAYING JENNIE [KNOWLES] WOULD BE HERE FRIDAY. [Jennie was aunt of Charles and Ralph, sister of Fanny Cooper Stewart]. Charles and boys home tonight.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1948 Another warm day, let [coal] furnace go out. Getting windy. I went over all the house and got room ready for Ralph and Frieda. Baked cookies and date bars. Charles at office in evening. Bill at class and Don working. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1948 Still nice weather, but colder. I baked a pumpkin and an apple pie and went over house again. Jennie arrived at two-thirty. (Brought hickory nut cake and two dozen eggs). [my most vivid memory of Aunt Jennie was her marvelous hickory nut cakes, her specialty. She baked them with bacon grease which we always saved for her in a special can.] She, Charles and I went to airport to meet Ralph's. Boys came over in Bill's car. Quite an exciting time. Talked 'till about midnight.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1948 Didn't do anything but get meals and wash dishes. Dorothy came about eleven and Charlie [Knowles, husband of Jennie] at five-thirty. Had nine for dinner. Frieda [from Phoenix, Arizona] wanted to see snow. Had a nice snowfall in evening. She, Jennie, and I went over and had a soda from Don [who was still working at drugstore]. Charles and Ralph went later. 1947-48 21

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1948 We took some pictures. Charles took Ralph and Frieda to plane. Left around ten. Jennie and Charlie were just getting on bus when Charles came back and took them [to Cumberland, Ohio]. We took Dorothy to 6:15 bus. Lonesome when all had gone but had a wonderful weekend.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1948 Had a big washing. In P.M. Don and I went to see "Henry the Fifth." Charles brought us home. In evening we went to McManigal's [of Charles' Department at OSU] to a party for department. Called to Bellows Avenue School. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1948 Charles took me to school. A nice 6A. After supper I did some ironing. Charles at office. Bill at class. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1948 Went back to Bellows. Miss Burley came back. So, I came home, did some ironing and went to luncheon at church. More ironing after supper. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1948 I finished the ironing and baked two pies. Finished pair pajamas for Charles. THIS WAS DON'S LAST NIGHT TO WORK AT DRUG STORE.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1948 At twenty 'till eight called to Glenmont [School. This school was located within walking distance of 626 Yaronia Drive South where Charles and Gladys would move in 1956]. 2A, 3B, 3A. Charles took me and Bill came after me. Hard rain in afternoon. Bill went to fraternity party. Don collected, and Charles to office. TWO TON COAL ($27.79). SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1948 Colder today. I had all the house to clean. Baked a cake. [Bridge] club here in evening. Bill [Walter] and Herman [Reeder] won prizes. CHARLES TOOK DON FOR NEW SUIT, SPORT COAT, AND GLASSES. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1948 Snow flurries. I went to church. Bill to airport. In evening Charles and Don went to [Harvey] Mansfield's. [Harvey, Jr. was a friend of Don's from North High School. His father, Harvey, Sr. was then a distinguished Prof. of Political Science at Ohio State; later invited to Harvard, as was Harvey, Jr. much later in life]. MONDAY, MARCH 1, 1948 Did the washing, extra curtains, etc. Went downtown in P.M. Got Don's new glasses. We all went to church for dinner. Men's club entertained their wives, and Don went with Bill.

TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1948 Rainy day. At twenty after eight called to Hubbard [Avenue School]. 2B & 2A. Bill took me over and came for me. Ironed after school and after supper. Charles back at office, and Bill at class. 1947-48 22

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 1948 Well, a new experience! Teacher returned, principal sent her home and let me stay! Said it was her fault. Went downtown and returned girdle after school. Dark, gloomy day. Finished at Hubbard. Much colder. THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1948 Sunny day, but cold. I red up house, cut out pair of pajamas for Dorothy and finished the ironing. Charles and Bill at [Ohio] State.

FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1948 MOMMA [WILMA HAYS BOLON] WOULD HAVE BEEN SEVENTY-TWO TODAY. I cleaned second and third floor (all but bath). Did some mending and started Dorothy's pajamas. Went to lodge in evening, helped in dining room. Could not get car started. Mr. and Mrs. Davis brought me home and took Charles back to get it. SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 1948 Busy getting ready for dinner club. Cleaned up house, etc. Had swiss steak. A good dinner. Laura [Hardy] and Bernard [Hatch] won prizes. Bill and Paul [Hammond, the roomer] went to show. Turned out to be a bad evening. Bill went to airport in P.M. [My recollection is that Bill served in the Air National Guard after his discharge from the navy in 1945. This would explain his frequent trips to the airport.] SUNDAY, MARCH 7, 1948 Bill went to airport (two days together and only once a month). [This confirms my recollection that Bill served in the Air National Guard]. Rest of us home all day. Charles got tomato, peppers, and snap dragons. Called to Siebert [School]. MONDAY, MARCH 8, 1948 A nice sunny day. Had same room and some of same children I had had at Siebert in November. Will be there at least three days. After supper did most of the washing. Bill went to pledge meeting and Charles to office. TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 1948 Nice sunny weather. Charles took me to school, had a broken spring coming home. I did Dorothy's ironing after supper. Charles at office. Bill at class. Don's new suit and sport coat came today. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1948 Another pretty day. Told to come back to Seibert the rest of week. Charles home this evening, planted more flower seeds. I did a little ironing and dusted front room. Bill swept for me. THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1948 Quite a snow this morning. Just another day at school. I stopped downtown to get some things for Dorothy's birthday. Didn't do any work after supper. 1947-48 23

FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 1948 One degree above zero this morning. Finished a week at Seibert. DON TOOK LORITA EWING TO HI-Y DANCE, GOT HER A GARDENIA. Charles took them, worked at office, then took them home. Bill went to party at Acacia House. SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1948 A nice day and warmer. I cleaned up about all of house, baked a lemon pie and birthday cake for Dorothy. We went to [Hollie & Juanita] Shupe's for dinner and bridge. Nice evening. SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 1948 A lovely day. Bill went to Sunday School. I baked an apple pie for dinner. Charles and I went over to see Dorothy. CHARLES GAVE HER $10.00 [FOR HER BIRTHDAY ON MARCH 16], I GAVE HER $5.00, AND SOME LITTLE THINGS I FIXED UP FOR HER. THE BOYS GAVE HER A BLOUSE. Called back to Seibert. MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1948 Another day at school. Since washing had accumulated some left from last week. Charles came home, got supper and washed dishes. I did the washing. He went back to office. Bill had an exam. TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 1948 DOROTHY'S 20th BIRTHDAY. Didn't seem like it since we took her cake and gifts on Sunday. Warmer today, rain in early morning. Bill and Paul got their lunch here. I didn't go to Auxiliary. Did some ironing and got Dorothy's laundry ready. Car was acting up. Charles home this evening. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 1948 A nice spring-like day. I finished at Siebert today. Charles went downtown, got two pair of shoes. DON WENT TO A BIRTHDAY PARTY WITH SABRA HOSKINS. Charles went back to office.

THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1948 Finished the ironing, part of it after supper. Cleaned the house up and went downtown about noon. Got a corset (Simplicity) at Fashion [Department Store] ($10.00), and a black skirt ($12.99) to wear with my checked coat. Got a new electric clock for Don. Called to Reeb [Avenue School]. FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1948 Rode downtown with Westerman's [Joe and Helen, next-door neighbors]. Just a day call (teacher's husband was graduating from State). Ate lunch with Miss Powers. A very hard storm in P.M. and one right after I got home. DON WENT TO SHOW WITH LORITA [EWING]. SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1948 A real spring-like day. I cleaned up the house, baked two apple pies. Charles and I were home all evening. Bill cleaned [wall] paper in Paul's room.

SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1948 Bill went to Sunday School and Charles and I to church. We 1947-48 24 drove up to Slemmon's gardens in P.M. Bill drove to Plain City to see someone he had known at Buckeye Steel. Don worked at Hammond's [drug store] from eleven 'till one. MONDAY, MARCH 22, 1948 Cloudy, not very cold. I did the washing. Charles and I cleaned up basement a little. Bill finished cleaning paper in Dorothy's room. I washed and waxed in Paul's room and cleaned carpet. Charles planted sweet peas. He went back to office in evening. TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 1948 Charles took me downtown, got money from bank, deposited it in Building and Loan (earned $20.00 interest, a free radio). GOT A DANDY LITTLE RADIO. Bill went downtown and got one too. I stayed downtown, got two bemberg [?] dresses (2 for $15.00), and a hat ($7.95). Charles and I went to University Theatre in evening. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 1948 A lovely day. I did part of ironing, cleaned woodwork in Paul's room. Went to luncheon and meeting of Women's Society. Had a nice afternoon. THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1948 Beautiful day. I washed all things on Paul's bed and cleaned furniture in his room. Went downtown, turned in my [substitute teaching] slip and met Dorothy and Ruth [her roommate from Denison]. We stayed downtown for awhile. Played bridge in evening. Bill cleaned [wall] paper for Judge Mathias. FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 1948 Bill put money in bank so Dorothy could get a radio. He took her down to get one. [It] blew out when first plugged in. She went down, gave her another one. Very hard rain. Bill spent the day with Bob Wills. SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1948 PAUL CAME UP EARLY, SAID HE WAS QUITTING SCHOOL. He took all his things about noon. Surely hated to lose him. Cleaned up house, Dorothy baked cookies. She went to O.S.U. with Jane in morning. Bill and Dorothy went to Beechwold [theatre]. Don had Dave Ginn and David Edwards in for cards. Charles and I went to McCulley's. Much colder. SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 1948 EASTER SUNDAY. 29 this morning. Charles and Don went to North Broadway [Methodist Church]. Bill and Dorothy went to Sunday School and to church [at Crestview Presbyterian Church] with me. She and I went to Ellen Jean Rhoades wedding at our church in P.M. All home in evening. Played bridge. MONDAY, MARCH 29, 1948 Nice day. I did the washing, also curtains for Dorothy's room at school. She and I went downtown around noon (stopped at Montaldo's) [which Gladys regarded as a "pricey" Department store]. 1947-48 25 Bought her a suit at Robert's and she bought two cotton dresses at Union [Department Store]. I got a blouse. TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1948 A nice day. At seven-thirty called to Fifth Avenue [School]. 5th grade. Dorothy baked cup cakes. Bob and Suzanne [formerly Suzanne Minister, a neighbor and friend] were over. Bill went to rushing party. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 1948 Colder and rainy. Children had a nice movie. Dorothy baked a lemon pie. Did some sewing and in evening Dorothy met Dixie and another girl downtown and went to show. THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1948 Warmer today, havn't had a furnace fire for several days. Same thing at school. About finished pajamas. Dorothy went downtown, got shoes and a slip. Charles went back to office.

FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 1948 Nice day, cooler toward evening and started furnace. I think I finished at Fifth Avenue. Dorothy had her hair thinned and trimmed a little. She went downtown, put in application for work at Morehouse Martens, Lazarus, and Union [all Department Stores]. Both she and Bill had blind dates for the Acacia dance, Ray Gilmore and Mary Toole. SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 1948 Lovely day. Cleaned up house. Dorothy went downtown about noon to meet Ruth. They came out about three thirty. Bill and Ruth, Dorothy and Ray Barker went to Valley Dale to dance. Charles and I were home all evening. I baked a cake and made salad for Sunday. SUNDAY, APRIL 4, 1948 Another lovely day. Don went to North Broadway [Church]. The rest of us went to hear our candidate, Rev. Heimbeck. He was called to our church [Crestview Presbyterian Church on Tulane Road]. CHARLES WENT WITH DON AND HE RECEIVED MEDAL FROM AMERICAN LEGION FOR ESSAY. We took Dorothy and Ruth [McKinney?] about. After dark when we got home. MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1948 A good wash day. Besides regular wash, did all the bedding on Don's bed. Ironed what was left last week and most of today's ironing. Helped sort and pack rummage in the evening. MR. SWAIN [PRINCIPAL OF NORTH HIGH SCHOOL] CALLED TO TELL ME DON WAS ONE OF EIGHT FINALISTS IN ADVERTISING ESSAY CONTEST. TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 1948 Had a hard rain during night. I started on Bill's room and got all the hard (house) cleaning done. Cleaned presses [closets], walls, floors and woodwork. Made a peach chiffon pie. Charles has all tomato plants in paper cups. DON STUDYING HARD FOR THE HISTORY SCHOLARSHIP TEST. 1947-48 26

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 1948 More house cleaning. Don's room today. Charles had plants in cold frame. Lettuce and radishes up and peas starting to come up. THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1948 At twenty 'till seven called to Bellows Avenue [School]. 4A & 5B. A warm day, children on playground about an hour. Watkins' here in evening. DON TOOK HISTORY SCHOLARSHIP TEST. FIRST AT NORTH. FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1948 Colder today. DON WENT TO ADVERTISING CLUB LUNCHEON AT FORT HAYS HOTEL. WON $10.00 AND A FRAMED CERTIFICATE. Miss Faringer [teacher at North High] went with him. Charles came for me at school. DON TOOK LORITA [EWING] TO JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM. Got her a corsage, four red roses. SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1948 Nice day. Dorothy came to Columbus [from her classes at Denison University]. Called me but couldn't come out. The sorority had a chartered bus for meeting here. Bill worked at house in morning and for Judge Mathias' in P.M. Charles and I went downtown to Walters. Edith and I won [bridge game] by a big margin. SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 1948 A miserable rainy day. Bill and Ray [Barker] went to Granville for picnic with Ruth and Dorothy. At sorority house most of time. Charles and I drove up to Buckeye China Company. MONDAY, APRIL 12, 1948 Did the washing, hung part outdoors (brought them in on Tuesday wetter than when hung out). Brought shirts in, did a little ironing in P.M. Also some sewing. Charles back to office. I went to Indianola [theatre] in evening. TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1948 Did most of ironing. TRY TO DO A LITTLE EXTRA CLEANING EACH DAY I AM HOME. Rain all day. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1948 Baked a grape pie and a crust. Finished ironing. Went downtown in P.M. Light rain in morning. THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1948 Lovely sunny day. Housecleaned Dorothy's room, had quite a time moving the furniture. Now have four bedrooms done, all but ours. FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 1948 Wasn't in mood for housecleaning. Made two dickies for Dorothy, a cover for her radio, some mending. Cleaned our room and bathroom. Bill went to a formal at Granville with Ruth. Went early and took her to Newark to dinner. Dorothy went with Howard Mandry. Charles had to go to office, Don collected, and I went to Indianola.

SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 1948 A nice day but still cool. I baked two pumpkins pies, cleaned 1947-48 21 the downstairs and did the washing. CHARLES AND I WENT TO BEECHWOLD [THEATRE]. THREE SHOWS IN A WEEK, RECORD FOR ME. DON VERY BUSY GETTING READY FOR HISTORY TEST. George R[eynolds, friend of Bill's] here in evening. SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 1948 Lovely day and warmer. I went to church. We drove up to Fields [Wooster Field, colleague of Charles, and gifted amateur painter, painted the scene of the front porch of the cottage in Wisconsin with the lake in background]. Not home. Went to Slemmon's Gardens, got some baby breath and a peach tree. At a quarter 'till ten called to North Linden [School]. MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1948 Took Charles and Bill to University and had the car. Such a nice school. Baked a pie and a crust after school, and did some ironing after supper. TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1948 This school is a pleasure and home at three thirty. Filled pie crust. Went to Auxiliary in evening. Charles is at office every evening. ALMOST FINISHED WITH THE WORK BOOK. HE CAME HOME ABOUT TEN AND PLANTED GARDEN. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1948 Quite cold today. My last day at North Linden. Sorry it didn't last longer. Did some ironing after school. Charles at office. THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1948 Baked cookies and housecleaned our bedroom. All the bedrooms done now. Had lettuce from garden. Charles didn't get home till eleven thirty. FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 1948 Baked a grape pie, cleaned the upstairs. Charles came home for lunch, WE WENT TO LOOK AT HUDSON [AUTOMOBILE], DECIDED NOT TO ORDER ONE. I went on downtown. Did some "looking" for a wedding gift for Betsy [Cooper, soon to be married to Glenn Azlin; she was a niece of Charles, and lived in Arizona], got a Venetian blind for bathroom. Went over to Mrs. Westerman's [next-door neighbor] in evening. Don worked at drug store.

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 1948 A lovely day. I did the washing, also curtains for our bedroom. Charles worked in yard and garden. Bill and George Reynolds went to Granville, had dates with Ruth and Jean Geis. Dorothy and Howard Mandry went with them. We went to Walters to [bridge] club. Micks' won both prizes. SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 1948 Another lovely day. Charles put on two screen doors and got out porch chairs [one of these, with a metal frame, is still at the front porch of the cottage in Wisconsin]. We were home all day. Bill went to Granville to have a picnic with Ruth, Dorothy and Howard. I baked a cake and made potato salad for them. 1947-48 28

MONDAY, APRIL 26, 1948 A lovely day but very warm. I did the washing, scrubbed the porch. Went downtown about one o'clock. Cashed my check, got Charles' birthday gift. Charles at office in evening. I made desert for Tuesday, and ironed until about nine thirty. TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 1948 Nice in morning but thunderstorms in afternoon and evening. I did all the ironing and finished in evening. Hung clean curtains in our room and the back room. Dorothy and Ruth were here for dinner. They came over to hear SIGMUND ROMBERG. DON STAYED HOME FROM SCHOOL TO STUDY FOR HISTORY TEST. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 1948 Don stayed home again today to study. Did some mending and sewing in the morning. Went to luncheon and meeting of Women's Society. Having lettuce, radishes, onions, and asparagus from garden. THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1948 Finished the third floor hall way, and washed the tile and wood work in upstairs bath. Charles was home this evening. Don went to show. FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1948 At a quarter 'till eight called to Highland [Avenue School]. Got there at nine o'clock, a fifth grade. Teacher is MUSIC TEACHER SO GLAD IT WAS ONLY FOR A DAY. Bill went to Granville, took Ruth to dinner. Charles didn't get home 'till after twelve. SATURDAY, MAY 1, 1948 A cool, gloomy day. Charles was at office most of day. SENT THE DRAWINGS TO NEW YORK INSURED FOR FIVE THOUSAND. Bill went to airport in P.M. Don took the history test today. Mick's were up in evening. Took us a drive in their car and let Charles drive it.

SUNDAY, MAY 2, 1948 Started furnace again. Rain until middle of afternoon. Bill went to airport in the morning. CHARLES' 49th BIRTHDAY. WE HAD TWO CHICKENS AND STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE FOR DINNER. I gave him a pair of shoes, Bill, a pipe lighter, Dorothy, aqua-velva and razor blades. Don two ties. Mother, her picture, Ralph, a tie, and Jennie, handkerchiefs. MONDAY, MAY 3, 1948 Quite a day. Did the washing. Took quite a lot of it from line and ironed it. Got permanent in P.M. ($5.00). Charles and I went to Beechwold [Theatre] in evening.

TUESDAY, MAY 4, 1948 A cold, gloomy day. I did most of ironing and cleaned woodwork in hall. Charles home in P.M. He went BOWLING in evening with some others in department. Dorothy called Bill to come over [to Denison University] for "D" day. DON CHOSEN ONE OF SEVEN BOYS TO GO TO "BOYS' STATE" AT DELAWARE [OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY] FOR A WEEK AFTER SCHOOL CLOSES. 1947-48 29

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1948 Finished ironing and did some mending. Charles gave me $30.00 for MOTHERS' DAY. I went downtown, got a new navy dress ($23.64) with part of my money. THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1948 Washed the breakfast room. Intended going to Vera's in P.M. but she wasn't home. Glad I didn't for rain started in P.M. and rained all evening.

FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1948 At seven fifteen called to Highland School, a third grade. Charles came for me, we bought strawberries on way home, and I made a shortcake for supper. Bill went to Granville. He and Ruth went to the play.

SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1948 I left on seven o'clock bus for Granville. Charles took me down and Dorothy met me. We went to crowning of May Queen. Had a nice lunch at sorority house. Mothers' given corsages. Had a meeting of mothers after the luncheon. We went afterwards to the play, it was so good. Had dinner at the sem [?] and went to hear the glee clubs in evening. Went with Dixey's. Ruth's aunt stayed in dorm, girls on floor. SUNDAY, MAY 9, 1948 A beautiful day. Ate breakfast at Sem and went to Dine Sunday. Stopped at Sue's room and visited with her and her mother. A chicken dinner at noon at sem. Went to a musical program in afternoon. I came home on five o'clock bus. A PERFECT WEEKEND. Dorothy gave me a rhinestone bracelet, Don, eight beautiful glasses, and Bill, a box of candy, Mother, a handkerchief. Charles had given me money. Don worked at drugstore in the evening. Bill came over to see Ruth. We enjoyed meeting her folks. MONDAY, MAY 10, 1948 Did the washing, tired after such a big weekend. In the evening CHARLES AND I WENT TO FACULTY CLUB (with Paffy's) [Ralph and Viola Paffenbarger] to dinner. IT WAS HIS [CHARLES'] 25 YEARS OF SERVICE AT O.S.U. HE RECEIVED A 25 YEAR PIN AND A CERTIFICATE. Had a nice evening. DON RECEIVED $10.00 FROM "COLONIAL DAMES OF AMERICA" FOR BEING FIRST IN THE HISTORY TEST.

TUESDAY, MAY 11, 1948 Finished the ironing by noon. Washed dormer window in Bill's room and straightened up house. DON RECEIVED A TELEGRAM SAYING HE HAD WON DISPATCH SCHOLARSHIP OF $400 TO APPLY ON ANY COLLEGE HE CHOOSES. WE ARE VERY PROUD OF ALL HIS HONORS. Rain and storm in evening. Quite warm. WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1948 Cooler today. I washed the bathroom downstairs and the kitchen walls. Made a grape pie. CHARLES WENT TO EDUCATION COLLEGE TO SEE 1947-48 30

ABOUT DOROTHY'S CREDITS. LOOKS LIKE SHE MIGHT HAVE TO TRANSFER BACK TO [OHIO] STATE.

THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1948 Cleaned the kitchen cupboards. Washed some things and ironed part of them.

FRIDAY, MAY 14, 1948 A full week at home. Cleaned up house, baked orange cookies and date bars. Ruth came over to Acacia formal with Bill, missed bus, didn't get here 'till six. Dorothy went to Kappa Sigma formal with Allen Lugg. Don collected and Charles at office. SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1948 Dorothy came over early to see about credits, etc. SHE WANTS TO RETURN TO DENISON, SO WE DECIDED SHE SHOULD GO TO SUMMER SCHOOL AND GO BACK TO D[ENISON] U[NIVESITY]. SHE CAN GET PART OF HER REQUIRED EDUCATION COURSES IN THE SUMMER QUARTER. She went back on nine o'clock bus. Bill and Ruth went to Valley Dale. Don took Lorita to show. Walters' were up. Men won. Cool, had grate burning all day. SUNDAY, MAY 16, 1948 A lovely day. Don worked at drug store from eleven 'till three. Ruth was here for dinner. Bill took her home early in afternoon, but he didn't come home 'till eleven. A hard storm around ten.

MONDAY, MAY 17, 1948 At seven o'clock called to Fourth Street [School], fourth grade. When I came home Charles had baked an upside down cake. We went downtown in evening. BOUGHT A LOVELY SET OF HAVILAND DISHES, APPLE BLOSSOM PATTERN. Got a G.E. waffle iron for a wedding gift for Betsy. Got my coat from storage.

TUESDAY, MAY 18, 1948 Back to Fourth Street. After school I took my coat to Sera Shera for re-modeling. Charles and I went to Miller's to look at Sterling. Charles is getting it for our 25th anniversary. WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 1948 My last day at Fourth Avenue. Pretty tired. Glad to have had these three days. Don went bowling in evening. THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1948 A lovely wash day. Had a big one, also washed four strips of curtains. Did a little ironing. Also cleaned the playhouse. DON RECEIVED LETTER SAYING HE HAD BEEN ACCEPTED FOR BOYS' STATE. ANOTHER THING TO BE PROUD OF. FRIDAY MAY 21, 1948 Did most of ironing and straightened up house, cleaned bathroom, baked two juneberry pies (one for Dorothy). Went downtown in P.M. Turned in my slip, got a short green coat ($15.00). My new dishes delivered. We drove to Granville after supper to explain some of Dorothy's blanks [applications], etc. Bill went to Granville to see Ruth. 1947-48 31

SATURDAY, MAY 22, 1948 Finished ironing, cleaned up house, baked a juneberry pie. Don mowed part of Young's lawn. Bill and George went to Granville for a double date. We sent to Reeders' to club. Charles and Edith won prizes. SUNDAY, MAY 23, 1948 Charles, Don and I left early for Cumberland. Had a lovely day to go, a good dinner [with Jennie and Charlie Knowles]. Bill went to Granville and got Ruth for the Acacia picnic. Also took a date for Dorothy. MONDAY, MAY 24, 1948 At seven fifteen called to North Linden, sixth grade. Took Charles and got the car. Always like to go there. Don bowled in evening.

TUESDAY, MAY 25, 1948 A second day at North Linden. Sorry it didn't last longer. TEACHERS DOUBLED THEIR CLASSES SO I COULD GO TO NORTH TO SEE DON GET HIS AWARDS. I WAS GONE AN HOUR. CHARLES CAME UP TO NORTH BY BUS. WE ARE SO PROUD OF DON. WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1948 A grand day to wash. Also did six strips of curtains. Went to luncheon of Women's Society at church. THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1948 Finished ironing at eleven and cleaned remainder of fruit cellar. Baked a pie. CHARLES ORDERED THE STERLING FOR OUR 25th ANNIVERSARY. DON WENT TO BALL GAME. FRIDAY, MAY 28, 1948 At seven fifteen called back to North Linden. Glad to get another day. Had five ton coal put in - $73.00. Went to Mrs. Post's in evening, working on cookbook for Auxiliary. SATURDAY, MAY 29, 1948 Cleaned up house, baked pie and cookies. We went to Shupes [Hollie and Juanita] for bridge. We took the food, saved them getting a baby sitter. BILL WENT TO GRANVILLE TO SEE RUTH. WHEN HE CAME HOME HE TOLD US HE WAS ENGAGED. WE ARE VERY GLAD FOR RUTH IS SUCH A NICE GIRL. [Gladys never gives Ruth's last name. My recollection is that it might have been "McKinney," but there is now no one else to ask who might remember.] SUNDAY, MAY 30, 1948 I went to church and to see the manse afterwards. Bill went to Granville and Don worked (he started at ISALY'S [ice cream store] on Saturday).

MONDAY, MAY 31, 1948 Did the washing. Charles worked in yard setting out flower plants. Don worked until eleven. Walters were up for bridge. Men won. 1947-48 32

TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 1948 At nine o'clock Miss Lewis called from North Linden saying they needed me. Charles came home. I got there at ten fifteen. I had done some ironing before 'phone rang and dampened the rest. Men were here steaming off [wall]paper in living, dining rooms and hall ($32.00). Such a state of confusion as house was in, but got the furniture back to place. Bill went to see Ruth, last time before she leaves. Don came home early from the store, not enough business. Had my fur coat fit.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 1948 Got the house straightened up a little more and finished the ironing. Baked a raisin pie. Don went to TOASTMASTER'S BANQUET. THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1948 Got the house back to order, washed kitchen curtains and finished washing the woodwork. Left at one o'clock for Granville to bring Dorothy home. Quite a load. She drove half way home. Don worked in the evening. FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 1948 Dorothy put away some of her things. I worked on a pair of pajamas for Don. Dorothy baked a cake. We went downtown in P.M. Quite hot. Suzanne and Bob took her to show in the evening. SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 1948 Cloudy and a little shower. Dorothy took the sales training at M[orehouse] M[artens Department Store]. Going to work on Monday. Charles plastered the cracks in the ceiling and walls. Don went downtown and worked from 10 to 1:30, and six till eleven. SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 1948 Dorothy and Bill went to Sunday School. Charles and I to church, the first Sunday for Rev. Heimbeck, our new minister. Don worked a good part of the day.

MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1948 Looked gloomy but not much rain. Dorothy fixed hem in her good dress and one for me. I finished Don's pajamas and did some mending. Dorothy went to work at twelve at Morehouse Martens. Charles, Don, and I went downtown in evening, got Don some slacks and sport shirt.

TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1948 Not a very good wash day but managed to get the clothes dry between showers. Did a little ironing. Dorothy worked at Morehouse Martin.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1948 OUR 25th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. CHARLES AND I WENT TO THE CLIFF HOUSE FOR DINNER AND TO THE OHIO [THEATRE]. He is getting us sterling. We ordered from Mr. Miller [of Miller's Jewelry Store at North High Street and Dodridge roads], and it hadn't come. Had several pretty cards. Don worked at Isaly's, last until he gets back 1947-48 33 from Boys' State. (Got Sterling July 2nd. King Edward by Gorham.) [This sterling silver, as well as Gladys' new Haviland dishes, are, as far as I know, now in possession of Dorothy Kutchera]. THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1948 Dorothy is painting the lawn furniture. I didn't get much done today. Got my fur coat from Sera Shera's. She restyled it for $79.50. Very pleased with it. Don went to a meeting at American Legion about Boys' State. FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 1948 Bill had his last final and Charles finished on Thursday. He made posters for Don. HE IS RUNNING FOR LT. GOV. AT BOYS' STATE. Got his things packed. Went to church to the strawberry festival and worked in kitchen. Charles getting ready to paper. SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 1948 CHARLES AND I TOOK DON TO DELAWARE TO BUCKEYE BOYS' STATE. Hard rain coming home. We went to Walters for bridge. Men won. Edith and I hardly played all evening. Bill went to Buckeye Lake with George Reynolds and his dad. SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 1948 Children's Day so no one went to Sunday School or church. Dorothy went to League in evening. MONDAY, JUNE 14, 1948 A nice day to wash. Morehouse Martens hasn't called Dorothy but two days. We went, to look at wall paper in afternoon. Played bridge in the evening. TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 1948 Did part of ironing. Charles tinted the ceilings and we got furniture back to place. Auxiliary here in evening for picnic, had 24. They came in house after supper. Had a good time. Dorothy got a job at a drug store on Indianola. She worked after supper 'till ten.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 1948 I finished ironing and baked a grape pie. Dorothy and I went downtown. Ordered draw curtains for living and dining room. She worked at drug store in afternoon.

THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1948 Charles and I selected our wallpaper. Had to go to [Upper] Arlington to get it. He had to go to University to an Executive meeting in P.M. Dorothy worked in P.M.

FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1948 Got quite a bit of mending, dresses faced, etc. Dorothy worked again at drug store, but Morehouse Martens called her for Saturday. Charles started to hang paper in the living room. 1947-48 34

SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 1948 Charles hung more paper. I didn't get a lot done, cleaned lampshades, etc. Dorothy worked at Morehouse Martens. We have been playing bridge every evening. Bill went to airport in P.M.

SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 1948 A lovely day. Bill went to airport, Dorothy to Sunday School. We went to Boys's State to see Don. In the evening we went to church installation, and reception of our new minister. MONDAY, JUNE 21, 1948 A nice washday. Dorothy did some ironing. SHE AND BILL AND CHARLES STARTED OUT FOR SUMMER SCHOOL. Charles hung some paper in evening.

END OF VOLUME XV (1947-48)

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THE DIARY OF GLADYS BOLON COOPER

BOOK XVI (JUNE 22, 1948 — MARCH 12, 1949) ******************************************************************

SYNOPSIS OF BOOK XVI Charles and Gladys continued in a now familiar routine. Charles, age 49, continued as a Professor in the Department of Engineering Drawing at Ohio State University, which, incidentally, was celebrating its 75th year in 1948. He was pleased with his new contract which gave him a $900 raise up to $6000 a year, plus an additional contract for summer school for $1700 for 1948. There was also some continuing income from royalties from his textbook, French's Engineering Drawing and accompanying workbook. Some of the earlier financial pressures seemed to be lessening. The family bought various new items for their house at 393 Mimring Road, including a new breakfast set, new draperies, a new Hoover, a new sewing machine, a new Bendix (dryer?), a new electric stove for the cottage in Wisconsin, and most importantly, a new Hudson automobile, of which they were very proud. Charles also bought sterling silver silverware and a beautiful set of Haviland china for Gladys in celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary. Gladys also noted she received her "first ever" orchid for this event. Charles continued to help family finances by putting in a huge garden, raising fruit and grapes, and doing most repair jobs himself, including wallpapering and some car repairs. Gladys, age 49, had a very active year as a substitute teacher. One assignment lasted for nine weeks, and she taught at her 42nd school. She was pleased to receive her largest pay check ever, $193.95. Bus travel, once needing four buses to reach a school, was wearying, and Charles took her to work when he could. They of course had only one car. At home Gladys pursued her usual interests, canning substantial fruits and vegetables from their garden, fruit trees, and grape vines. She made jams and jellies, and baked an extraordinary number of cakes, cookies, and pies. Among the latter was a prune chiffon pie; Charles' favorite was grape pie. Other family members also baked; Dorothy, Don, and even Charles occasionally baked items. Charles made delicious fudge from time to time, especially for holidays. A temporary worry for Gladys and the family was a concern that she might have cancer, but the tests were negative. Since Charles taught summer school they were able to spend only three weeks at their summer cottage in Wisconsin. They went alone, although Bill joined them later. Don and Dorothy stayed home, although Mother Stewart was also with them. Charles and Bill moved in a number of trees to the property. Fishing was punk that year. Charles and Gladys were very social people and had numerous friends. As before they played regularly in two bridge clubs, one of which was also a "dinner" club. Both attended church regularly and participated on committees and in special events. Charles, an extremely talented carpenter, made two new easels for the church nursery, and Gladys hosted a picnic in her backyard for the Women's 1948-49 2 Society. I'm struck also by how well they knew so many of their neighbors; they visited back and forth on a regular basis and formed lifetime friendships. Everybody knew everybody else. They also socialized frequently with members of Charles' Department. A new member, even a single man, was always invited over for dinner, and many were invited to their summer place in Wisconsin. For some reason one seemed not to call in advance to ascertain if a friend was home. Several times Charles and Gladys would show up at somebody's door only to find out they were not home. Once they drove to Reynoldsburg, a 25 miles drive, only to find out no one was at home. But Gladys was always faithful to call the day after a social event, even a bridge club meeting, to say "We had a good time." Charles' mother, Fanny Cooper Stewart, lived with the family during this period. She was a highly intelligent woman who in my opinion was as responsible as anyone for the success of the family. Left as a widow in 1903 with two three-year old twin sons, she managed to raise them with a strong sense of purpose and moral rectitude. The boys learned to work hard and "make do" because they had to. In 1915 she remarried, but was widowed again in 1944. Grandmother Stewart had a strong positive influence on myself; we talked of the books we read and politics, which I could discuss with no one else in the family. Fanny continued to visit regularly with her sister, Jennie, in Cumberland, Ohio, often traveling by train to Cambridge, which was near to Cumberland. I shall always remember my grandmother with love and gratitude. Bill, age 24, continued his studies at Ohio State. His brief engagement to Ruth [McKinney?] ended in the fall. Gladys said that Bill was pleased that Ruth broke it off because he had planned to do so himself. Bill then dated another young woman, Eileen Chandler, a secretary in Charles' Department. He was fond of Eileen but she broke that relationship off after several months. Bill continued to serve in the Naval Reserve, and once flew to Puerto Rico on a training flight. Bill had many friends and was active socially. Dorothy, age 21, continued her studies at Denison University in Granville, Ohio. She continued active in her sorority, and had many dates, although none at this time seemed especially serious. In the summer she worked at Morehouse Martens, a local Department store. Don, age 17, was a senior at North High School. Don participated in many public speaking events, where his specialty was "extemporaneous speaking." In those events one drew a topic out of a box, generally on public affairs, and had one minute to plan a three-minute speech. According to Gladys, one of the judges said Don was "the best extemporaneous speaker he had heard in a long time." He was thinking seriously about college, and applied to an ultra-exclusive school in California, Deep Springs, to which he was not accepted. Don also won numerous awards in state-sponsored "scholarship tests" in history (which later became his vocation). He continued his newspaper route, and once won a Thanksgiving turkey for the family through a "new subscription" contest for the newspaper. He had various dates at this time, but no serious relationship. All in all these were very good years for the Cooper family. ************************************************************** 1948-49 3

TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 1948 Finished the ironing, finally. DON CAME HOME FROM BOYS' STATE about nine-thirty. He came with Bill Arbuckle, and they went downtown for the day. Baked a cherry pie. Dorothy, Bill, and Charles started to classes today [all at Ohio State]. Very hot. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1948 Another hot day. The Women's Society were here for a picnic. Had forty, including the minister. Charles did more papering in the evening. We met Mother [Stewart] at the train at nine-thirty. Brought home ice cream and root beer --all had sodas. THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1948 Didn't do much today. Went downtown in P.M. and changed the material I had selected for draperies. Lazarus is making them.

FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 1948 Mother went downtown, didn't get home 'till middle of afternoon. I cleaned up the house. Charles still papering. [Note: As I was typing this entry Jeff Channell called me to say that Linda Channell, my daughter, had given birth this morning, Dec. 11, 2000, to Kyle Jeffrey Channell, their third son. I'm so delighted I must stop this immediately. It's off to St. Ann's Hospital to see another beautiful baby]. SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 1948 Charles finished papering the dining room. Don is working at Isaly's, started Thursday, from 9:30 to 3:00. Dorothy worked at Morehouse Martens today. We had a FAMILY PICNIC in the yard. SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 1948 Charles and Dorothy took Mother to Cumberland [to visit her sister, Jennie]. Don worked. I went to church and enjoyed loafing the rest of day. They got home around six. Mr. Williams here in evening. MONDAY, JUNE 28, 1948 Had a big washing, a good day to dry clothes. Baked a cherry pie. Walters gave us two quarts. Quite warm. TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 1948 Finished the ironing before noon. Mended and put most of it away. Baked an apple pie for the children. Charles and I went to Mick's for dinner and bridge club. Had a nice dinner, IN HONOR OF OUR 25th [WEDDING] ANNIVERSARIES. Florence gave us a salt and pepper shakers, like little lamps with silver bases. Charles and I won both prizes. A hard rain and storm at dinner time. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1948 Did some mending, made an apron, etc. Baked an apple pie. The men took us to West Jefferson to dinner, still celebrating 25 years of marriage. Mick's, Walter's, and us, all went in Bill's [Walter] car. Bill gave each of the women an ORCHID (MY FIRST). We had such a good dinner, went back to Walter's. Edith gave Florence [Mick] and me a sterling silver pin. 1948-49 4

THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1948 Much cooler. I baked a cake and a cherry pie. Edith and I went to the Ohio [Theatre] and wore our orchids. FRIDAY, JULY 2, 1948 Cleaned up house, baked an apple pie. Went to Dr. Davies for eye examination. $10.00. Didn't have to wait and was home by 12:30. Don's day off from Isaly's. SATURDAY, JULY 3, 1948 Still hot. Had the usual Saturday work. Dorothy was working at Morehouse Martens. Bill and Edith were up for bridge. Men won game. Charles and I went to Harrington's, got our sterling. SUNDAY, JULY 4, 1948 Dorothy and I went to church. Charles did some papering. Don worked today. Picked our first ripe tomatoes. Bill went to airport. MONDAY, JULY 5, 1948 Charles finished papering downstairs, all but border. Dorothy took car out alone for first time to take apples to Mrs. Heimbeck [wife of their minister]. Had a big washing, did part of ironing. Dorothy baked two apple pies. TUESDAY, JULY 6, 1948 Not quite so hot. I made curtains for little windows. Did the ironing. Went downtown in P.M. to get my new glasses ($22.66). Charles put border on living room and hall. Car stopped. Charles walked home.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 1948 Washed and waxed the floors in living and dining rooms. Baked an apple pie. May not get the car 'till last of week.

THURSDAY, JULY 8, 1948 I turned carpet in the hall, cleaned up house. Dorothy stayed for lunch with Charles. Met a boy while waiting for him who took her our for a coke and to a show in the evening. Don took Lorita to Indianola [Theatre].

FRIDAY, JULY 9, 1948 Got the downstairs back to order. I baked a pot of beans. Bridge club here for picnic supper. Had a good dinner and nice evening. Walters' won both prizes. Still very warm. Mac (boy [Dorothy] met Thursday) took her to lunch and dinner. Bill went down to where the man was working on our car. SATURDAY, JULY 10, 1948 Still hot. Didn't do much today. Baked apple pies. Mr. Hoffman came over for apples. Mr. and Mrs. Sutton (from Department) were up for bridge, brought their two-month old baby. Dorothy worked today. DON FOUND OUT HE WAS LET OUT AT ISALY'S. Topsy [the cat] pretty sick. Don took her to Dr. Catcott [a veterinarian] on his paper route. He gave her a shot of penicillin. Dorothy worked at Morehouse Martens. Bill went on a picnic. 1948-49 5

SUNDAY, JULY 11, 1948 Charles and I went to church. Got our car back today. $10.00. Dorothy worked at Morehouse Martens. Mac called her long distance and came down. He met her after work, took her to dinner. He came out and was here for supper. Topsy went back to doctor and is much better, but still has fever. Don bought bookshelves for his room ($10.00). From Booster. [Actually I bought bookcase from one of my customer's on my paper route, and hauled it home atop my wagon. This is the beautiful walnut bookcase that is in my room as I type.]

MONDAY, JULY 12, 1948 Looked rainy, only did part of washing. But got all dry. A rain in afternoon. Topsy is much better. I did part of ironing and Dorothy baked a cake while home at noon. TUESDAY, JULY 13, 1948 Still hot. I did remainder of washing and more ironing. Baked two apple pies. The refrigerator pipe broke and gas escaped. Could not get it fixed until six-thirty. It killed the snapdragons by the kitchen door and flowers back of house. Charles has a cold. WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 1948 Finished ironing at ten o'clock. So many nice vegetables from the garden. CHARLES GOT HIS APPOINTMENT, $6000 A YEAR, AN INCREASE OF $900. His cold better.

THURSDAY, JULY 15, 1948 I baked cookies and an apple pie. Then did some sewing and mending. Don went downtown. Charles cut some [wall]paper, getting ready to finish the hall.

FRIDAY, JULY 16, 1948 Cleaned the second floor, baked an upside-down cake. Got lunch ready for family and went downtown early. I did some shopping, then went to see "Easter Parade". Elaine Thomas [friend of Dorothy's] was here in evening a little while. Charles did some papering. SATURDAY, JULY 17, 1948 Still very hot. Picked and canned eleven quarts of beans. Charles helped me with the pressure cooker. We went to Walters, men won (as usual). Mac came from Shelby to see Dorothy on a motor whizzer - late getting here. Charles did more papering in the hall. SUNDAY, JULY 18, 1948 Another hot day. Charles finished papering all but border. Mrs. Gillespie [next-door neighbor to the west] went to church with me. Dorothy worked on inventory, Mac met her. They went to dinner and to see "Easter Parade." Don went in to work at Hammond's [drug store] at 5:30.

MONDAY, JULY 19, 1948 Had the usual washing and did a little ironing. Baked an apple pie. Still very hot. 1948-49 6

TUESDAY, JULY 20, 1948 Finished ironing at a quarter 'till three. Baked two apple pies. Visited with Mrs. Tharpe in evening. WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 1948 Still hot. Canned two quarts of cinnamon apples. Baked an apple pie and apple cobbler. Ann and Paul Machovina [from the Department] were here for bridge. Dorothy went for a bicycle ride with Elaine, then to Minister's. Hard rain in evening.

THURSDAY, JULY 22, 1948 Cloudy and showers during the day. I baked cookies. Picked a big batch of beans, and got on to cook before lunch. Went to Vera's in afternoon. Charles and Don went to dentist. Don had a tooth pulled.

FRIDAY, JULY 23, 1948 Dorothy and I left early for Lazarus sale. We bought two dresses apiece, some yard goods, etc. I lost my silver bracelet Dorothy had given me for Mother's Day a year ago.

SATURDAY, JULY 24, 1948 Dorothy worked today. I had the usual Saturday work. Charles and I were invited to Field's for dinner. Had a nice evening. Mac came to see Dorothy, they went to show. Suzanne and Bob went with them. Bill and Ray went to show and Don to Edwards'. Much cooler. SUNDAY, JULY 25, 1948 Charles and I went to church. Dorothy went with Suzanne and Bob. Home rest of day.

MONDAY, JULY 26, 1948 Quite a busy day. The usual big washing. Don helped me pick and snap green beans. We pulled up vines, canned seven quarts. Did part of ironing and Dorothy did some for me. TUESDAY, JULY 27, 1948 Had ironing done by twenty after ten. Baked two apple pies. Cut out a pair of outing pajamas for me in afternoon. Drapes supposed to come, but didn't. LAST DAY OF SUMMER SCHOOL FOR DOROTHY. Broke a glass in dishpan, cut hand pretty bad. WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 1948 Made top of my pajamas. Dorothy had her finals, went downtown. I went to Lucille's [Reeder] to a committee meeting.

THURSDAY, JULY 29, 1948 Dorothy busy getting ready to go to Mackinaw City [Michigan] to visit Ruth [her roommate from Denison, and to whom Bill was engaged]. She cut out a pair of pajamas in the morning. I baked two pies. Mac came down to see her in the evening. We took her to bus, left at twenty after twelve. Draperies came today ($124.83). 1948-49 7

FRIDAY, JULY 30, 1948 Cleaned the house. Hatch's and Hardy's were here for a picnic. Hard rain in afternoon but we could eat out. Don went to show.

SATURDAY, JULY 31, 1948 Didn't have too much to do today. Bridge club here for a picnic, then we went to Walters for bridge. Florence and I won prizes. Don and David [Edwards] went downtown to show. SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 1948 Preacher on vacation. No one went to church. Don worked in afternoon at Hammond's. We didn't go to much trouble for dinner. Got Dorothy's room ready for Helen Zebold.

MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 1948 A grand wash day. Finished early and baked apple pies. Helen Zebold came at four o'clock, was here for dinner and over night. TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1948 Lovely day. Didn't do any work. Helen and I visited. I went to the train with her in afternoon. Stopped at Miller's [Jewelry Store] left my wedding ring to have a piece put in it.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1948 Rained a good part of day. I did the ironing, baked cupcakes. Charles and I went to Indianola [Theatre]. Lucille called about six-fifteen to say she was sick and could not come to my luncheon tomorrow. I called Charlotte Shumaker [wife of Eri Shumaker, friend from Wisconsin; Eri was a Professor at Denison] and she accepted. Canned 5 quarts apples.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1948 Cleared off about ten o'clock. So cool we had gas lit. Florence, Edith, and Charlotte came for lunch. Had a nice party. Don went to show. FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 1948 Didn't have much housework to do. Started to make Dorothy's pajamas and did some mending. I went to Indianola. SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 1948 Baked pies, did some sewing. Home all evening and no company. Bill went to Port Columbus [airport] in afternoon. SUNDAY, AUGUST 8, 1948 Lovely day. Don went to Sunday School. Bill at Port Columbus, then went to Pataskala [nearby city], and had new windows put in car in the back and new windshield.

MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 1948 A nice wash day. Also I canned two quarts apples.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1948 Finished ironing at one o'clock. Baked two apple pies. Sewed some on Dorothy's pajamas. Got new needle on phonograph. Don bought 1948-49 8 some new albums. Dorothy and Ruth coming home Sunday or Monday. Man here to see about furnace repair. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1948 Pretty warm. Nice rain in the evening. Don baked cookies. I made gingerale sherbet. Finished Dorothy's pajamas and cut an apron from the scraps. THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1948 Went downtown at ten o'clock. Stopped at bank and Millers to get my wedding ring (had it made larger). Edith had Florence, Charles, and me for lunch at Lazarus (Lucille sick). We played bridge. Home late, men had dinner ready and Don washed dishes. Got a pair of grey shoes at Nisley's ($3.97). FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 1948 BILL'S 24th BIRTHDAY. I cleaned up the house, baked him a cake. Charles gave him a pen, Dorothy a bill-fold, Don a tie pin. Also a tie pin from Ruth and $1.00 from Mother. He went over on the west side to see a boy after dinner. McCulley's and baby were here in evening. SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 1948 Cleaned the downstairs, went over furniture with polish. Baked two pies and a cake. Edith and Bill were up for bridge. Edith and I won the game. Bill took car to Pataskala for Clay Baker [friend of Bill's] to work on. Didn't get home 'till four in the morning. Dorothy and Ruth coming Monday. SUNDAY, AUGUST 15, 1948 Slept late. Don went to Sunday School. Home all day until evening. Charles and I went up to Shupe's. Juanita and I had very poor cards. Men won. MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 1948 Had the washing done early. I canned 2 1/2 quarts tomatoes. The girls got in two hours earlier, got an earlier bus in Detroit. Glad to see them. Bill and Ruth went down to Don Christianson's [in later life an optometrist] and played cards. TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1958 Ironing done by ten o'clock. Dorothy baked a cake and tried pretty designs, getting ready for Jane's shower. (Dorothy to be a bridesmaid Sept. 18). Ate supper in yard. Cooked hamburgers. Ray [Barker, later an M.D. at Riverside Hospital] here. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1948 Got house all ready for party. I finished mending in morning. Dorothy baked and decorated cakes for shower. 14 present. Had a very nice time. Buth and Bill went to a show. Charles and Don to Beechwold [Theatre]. THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1948 The girls and I went downtown to a show. Had a little lunch afterward. Did some "looking" for a black dress for Dorothy. I bought a "costume" ring. 1948-49 9

FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 1948 Canned 5 1/2 quarts tomatoes. Washed what was dirty. DON'S 17th BIRTHDAY. Dorothy baked him a cake and lemon pie. She made a belt for him. Charles and Bill went in together, got him a desk lamp. Mother sent $1.00. Bill, Ruth, Dorothy, and George Anderson went to Valley Dale. SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 1948 Didn't do much. Cleaned the house up, baked two apple pies. Bill picked some crab apples. Ruth, Bill, Dorothy, and Ray went to Valley Dale. Rest of us home all evening. Ate supper in yard.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 1948 Warmer today. Don went to Sunday School. Dorothy baked a spice cake. I baked a cream and apple pie. Ruth, Bill, Dorothy, and Ray went to Granville and Spring Valley to swim. Had a picnic. MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 1948 Had the washing done early. Canned three quarts tomato juice. Ruth left this afternoon. She, Bill, and Dorothy took a drive before bus time. Called for an appointment with Dr. Inglis. TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1948 Very hot. Had ironing done by eight-thirty. Thought men would start work on our new furnace, but didn't come. Made 15 glasses of grape jelly.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1948 Made blackberry jelly from juice I had canned at cottage two years ago. Worked on pillow cases for Jane's wedding present. Very, very hot. Don went to Murray's for supper and overnight. [Murray Goodwin was a friend Don met in 3rd or 4th grade. Later he moved to Upper Arlington, to Doone Road, where he and Don visited throughout highschool. The family term, "snuggie," for a child's blanket came from the Goodwin family.] THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1948 Another hot day. I canned eleven quarts tomatoes Westerman's gave us. Went to Dr. Inglis in P.M. He sent me to Dr. Cohen (a suspicion of CANCER). Charles came for me. Quite a worry until we hear result of test. FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 1948 Didn't get much done today. Made crab apple jelly. Still hot and not feeling very peppy.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 1948 Dr. Cohen called at nine o'clock. The test was negative (NO CANCER). Surely made us all feel better. Cleaned up house, did some packing. Boldt's came about one-thirty. Sold some of my silver plate through Booster. Dorothy went to show with Ray. Charles and I went to Walters. Bill called at 10:30 to say Mac was waiting for Dorothy. We came home soon, then he left. 1948-49 10

SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 1948 Charles, Dorothy, and I went to Granville, left some of Dorothy's things at Dixey's. Then we went on to Cumberland for Mother. Home early. Charles had some packing to do. Dorothy went to a shower for Jane. MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 1948 Had the washing done very early. Men came to TEAR OUT OLD FURNACE. With Dorothy's help, got all ironing done. Dorothy baked me a cake and they gave me my BIRTHDAY PRESENTS IN ADVANCE. A gravy ladle in my sterling from Charles, an ice tea spoon from Bill, Don gave me an album of Nelson Eddy records, and Dorothy a sub[scription] to "Work Basket," Mother, dusting powder. Florence brought me a pretty pin from Canada. On Sunday Edith had given me a book, bill fold and post cards. TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1948 LEFT [FOR COTTAGE IN WISCONSIN] AT THREE O'CLOCK. Bill got up to see us off. Reached Van Wert at 6:30, ate at Harmon grill. Crossed the Illinois line at five 'till twelve. Ate at roadside park beyond Valpariaso. Reached Chicago Heights at 12:15. Wisconsin line at three o'clock (406 miles). We had a nice cabin at far end of Madison, $4.00, and a grand supper at Cheese House nearby. Had chicken dinner, all we could eat, $1.35. Went into small town, got magazine and paper. To bed early. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1948 Left at 4:15. Ate breakfast at nice cafe in Madison. Had an awfully good dinner at Rice Lake. $.75. Reached Spooner at 12:30. Bought groceries, etc. Out to cottage at 2:30. Found everything fine, several dead mice but no damage. Straightened up a little. Went to Johnson's for our fishing licenses and some groceries. I took a swim.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1948 Quite warm. Got a little more in order. Went swimming in P.M. Fishing but no luck. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1948 MY 49th BIRTHDAY. Didn't think much about it, had presents before I came. Charles got a pint of ice cream for supper. Fished twice. No luck. Lake too rough to swim. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1948 Still warm. Didn't do much. We fished about three hours in morning. No luck. Went to Webb Lake for gasoline. Took a motor boat ride around the lake.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1948 Got up early and went fishing about six. Came in at seven-thirty. No luck. Baked a cake and two pie crusts. Had steak for dinner. Went to Kaddatz', Walked along beach but they weren't home. Fished some more, but no luck. Ice cream for supper. Read all evening and went in lake for a bath. 1948-49 11

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1948 Colder today, had first fire in fireplace. More fishing but still no luck. One broke my line and took the lure.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1948 Sat around fire in evening then took a walk up the road. More fishing. Still no luck. Enjoy fireplace. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1948 Beautiful days but cooler. I baked cookies and washed out a few things. Charles went fishing, got a 22 inch pike. We went to Kaddatz' in afternoon. I finished my crocheted rug in evening.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1948 A perfect day. We left for town about two-thirty, got some groceries, etc. Ate our lunch at City Cafe. Then went to Stone Lake to see Rowe's and Dickson's. Had a nice afternoon. Stopped in Spooner for ice cream. Went fishing when we got home but no luck. Ate our supper on card table in front of fire. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1948 Cold and wind blew all day. We had fire all day. Mrs. O'Hearn and two other women were here. I made a pillow and chair back for small rocker from Dorothy's skirt. Charles fished awhile in afternoon but no luck.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1948 Much warmer today. We went to "Little Fish," [a bay of Fish Lake directly across from cottage, about one mile to row]. Fished again in evening. No fish. Emily and Paul Rowe were here in the afternoon.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1948 Baked a cake and a pie crust. We went to O'Hearns in the afternoon. Fished again in evening. No luck. Had a pint of ice cream apiece for supper. Warmer, ate on porch again and no fire. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1948 We took a walk through woods in morning and a drive in afternoon. Word that Reed's [Eldis and Marilyn] are coming, not much enthused about that. Luck changed. I caught a 23 inch pike. Fire again today. Had a nice drive in afternoon.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1948 Had fire again today. More fishing but still no fish. I went up to Johnson's in afternoon, intended to stay awhile but she was busy. Mr. O'Hearn was here in the evening. Wanted us to go up, so we went up there for a little while.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1948 Much warmer. I baked two raisin pies and oatmeal cookies. Reed's came at 9:30. They got a cabin to sleep and eat meals with us. We all went swimming in afternoon, played bridge in the evening. 1948-49 12

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1948 Charles fished from five 'till six but no luck. We didn't do much in morning. Mr. Johnson came down at 12:30 to say Bill was in Spooner [the Coopers had no telephone]. Reed's went for a drive. We went to town for him, got some groceries and car greased. Home at 3:30. Had a good dinner. Bridge in evening. Bill brought us tomatoes and lima beans from the garden. Glad to have him here. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1948 Some cooler, but lake rough. Also was yesterday. Marilyn and Eldis came down for breakfast, left at 8:30. We didn't do much all day. Fished in evening but no luck. Dorothy would have the rehersal dinner for Jane's wedding tonight. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1948 Cleaned up cottage. Baked doughnuts and they were good. We all went swimming in afternoon, pretty late for swimming. Charles and Bill went fishing early. Got a nice bass and pike. This is a big day for Dorothy, bridesmaid at Jane's wedding. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1948 Charles and Bill went fishing. Again they got a bass and pike. I took a row to end of lake. Charles went along to cast, had two strikes but lost them. A nice shower in P.M. Bill cut some of dead wood out of trees. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1948 Had a good rain in night, a beautiful day. Charles and Bill moved some trees. I washed out a few things. Mr. and Mrs. Kaddatz here in afternoon. Too late to fish by time dinner was over and too cold on lake. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1948 Began to rain in night. A miserable, cold, damp day. I washed out remainder of dirty clothes, had to dry by fire. Charles and Bill moved in fourteen trees. Bill got nine in morning, they got rest in P.M. We all went fishing a little while. No luck. Played pinochle in evening, and toasted marshmallows. Invited Johnson's for Wednesday dinner.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1948 A lovely day. We packed up, took in mail box, sign, etc. About through by noon. Took a motor boat ride around lake. Johnson's were so long going home we began to wonder about dinner. But after all, we had a nice evening.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1948 LEFT COTTAGE at a quarter 'till six. Ate breakfast at Rice Lake (Eddie's Cafe). Lunch at park in Tomah. Also a nice one about ten miles farther on, Mill Bluff. Car ran fine. Could have stayed overnight at Crystal Lake, but decided to come on farther. Had quite a time to find a place, also punk dinner. Sent to Route 12 where we found a cabin (crossed from 14 to 12 at Bennington). Stayed at "North Pole" Cabins. Cot for Bill. $4.00 for all. 1948-49 13

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1948 Left at five o'clock. Could not find any place for breakfast at Chicago Heights. Found a nice place (Sauzers) beyond Chicago Heights. A lovely day. Ate lunch at Fort Wayne. Home at five fifteen. 21 miles to gallon and no trouble with car. 790 miles.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1948 Didn't do much today, baked two apple pies. We went to Reeder's to club. Charles and I won both prizes. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1948 Charles didn't feel so well last evening, and in the night. Better this morning. Mother and I went to church. Charles and I went to Granville and took more of Dorothy's things over. Stopped at Shumaker. Quite warm. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1948 At ten after seven called to Stewart [Avenue School]. Mrs. Steiner's school. Mother did the washing. Very warm for September. Charles had to go back in evening to give tests. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1948 Back to Stewart. Mother did most of ironing. I finished after supper. She went to Lohese. Charles and I got our drivers' license. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1948 Rain during night. Another day at school. Ate lunch with teachers, talked to Mrs. Steiner in evening. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1948 Another nice day. P.T.A. and several mothers. Glad when school was out. Rev. Heimbeck here when I came home. Don went to show. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1948 Finished at Stewart today. Not so tired, even with playground. Stopped downtown, bought a red pocketbook. Didn't go to lodge. Mother went with Reeder's. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1948 Baked two apple pies. Went downtown, turned in my slip and went to Dr. Inglis. Better and may not need any more treatments. Nell Bethel here in evening. Charles and I went to Shupe's. Don was invited to Mansfield's for dinner. Bill went to airport. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1948 Charles, Mother, and I went to church and to open house at the Heimbeck's in afternoon. Thought it was going to frost, took in green tomatoes, beans, etc. MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1948 Twenty after seven called to Reeb. A nice 3A and 4B. Home at twenty 'till five. 1948-49 14

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1948 Rainy 'till noon. I enjoyed a day at home. Had a big washing, washed part of basement windows. Did Dorothy's ironing after supper. Viola and Ralph [Paffenbarger] stopped in evening, brought me a luncheon set from Canada, and a shell for Charles. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1948 Did the mangle work [the mangle was an electric machine for ironing sheets], and baked a cake. Went downtown, mailed Dorothy's laundry. Cashed my check. Bought a pair of black oxfords. $6.99 at Gilbert's. Mr. and Mrs. [Richard] Hang were here in the evening [from Charles' Department at OSU]. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1948 At seven called to Broadview, MY 41st SCHOOL. Didn't care much for it. One day. FOUR BUSSES GETTING HOME. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1948 At seven-thirty called to Linden. Late getting home. Mother went to Cumberland. Ruth came on nine o'clock train. Bill met her and took her to Granville. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1948 Nice day. Charles washed all the windows on outside and put away screens and porch furniture. I didn't get much done, baked a cake for Dorothy. Bill went to Granville for game. HE AND RUTH BROKE THEIR ENGAGEMENT. BILL IS GLAD FOR HE HAD BEEN THINKING OF BREAKING IT SOON. Charles bought a nice electric stove for cottage. Had been new in February. We paid $115.00 for it. [Until 1948 there was no electricity at cottage].

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1948 Bill went to Sunday School. Charles, Don, and I went to church. Glad to have him go with us. I didn't feel very well, in bed most of afternoon. Charles and Bill went for stove. Very nice. MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1948 Had a big washing. Called Dr. Inglis, went down to see him in afternoon. Felt better after a treatment. Stopped to see Mrs. Hansel [a neighbor from Woodbine Court, one block away, and mother of John Hansel, boyhood friend of Don]. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1948 Lovely day. I did all the ironing, washed my hair. Baked cup cakes. Called to Eighth Avenue [school].

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1948 Another nice day. Had a nice 3A - 4B at 8th Avenue. Going back most of week. Mrs. Westerman and Mrs. Minister here in evening. Charles and Bill put new headlights on car. DON TOOK HISTORY SCHOLARSHIP TEST AT NORTH.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1948 Back to 8th Avenue. Lovely weather. Had playground duty today, plus gate duty for the week. Charles and I drove up to Powell with his plate. 1948-49 15

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1948 Still nice weather. Finished at 8th Avenue today. Charles came for me and we went up to Dr. Stark [a dentist] to get his plate. Came home and baked a cake for supper. Don went to game and Bill to Acacia House.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1948 A gloomy day. Began to rain in early afternoon. I cleaned up the house. Don went to Dr. Shepherd. Charles, Bill, Mother and I went to picnic at McManigals. EILEEN CHANDLER went with us. Such a day, poured rain. Had to go to Ash Cave shelter house. Don went to Dave Ginn's.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1948 Still rainy. Bill went to Sunday School. Had coffee to make for the class. Mother and I went to church. Home rest of day. MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1948 A lovely day. At seven o'clock called to North Linden [School]. Took Charles over [to Ohio State] and had the car. Just a day. Did the washing after school. Invited Paffenbargers, Fields & Shupes for a dinner on the 30th. [All members of the Department of Engineering Drawing.] TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1948 Had all the ironing done soon after noon. Started to make a dress from two of Dorothy's. Went to Auxiliary in the evening at Lucille Little's. WEDNESDAY, OCLTOBER 20, 1948 Nice day. I washed and stretched the little curtains, baked two pies. Went downtown in afternoon. Getting a little Xmas shopping done.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1948 Another nice day. I washed what was dirty and some extra things. Crocheted tablecloth, etc. Went downtown again, met Edith Oliver. CHARLES IS LOOKING AT THE HUDSON'S [AUTOMOBILES]. DON RECEIVED WORD HE WON THE HISTORY CONTEST AGAIN IN FRANKLIN COUNTY. HE WILL GO TO ATHENS [TO OHIO UNIVERSITY] NEXT FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. THIS IS THE SECOND YEAR HE HAS BEEN A COUNTY WINNER. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1948 I cleaned up leaves. Cleaned third floor, clean windows and put up old draperies. Ironed things I had washed on Thursday. Don took Sabra Haskins to homecoming game and dance. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1948 Rain a good part of day. I cleaned up house, baked cookies. Bill went to [Ohio] State game with Ray [Barker]. We went to Mick's to club. Edith and Charles won prizes. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1948 Bill went to Sunday School. Made the coffee for the class. I 1948-49 16 went to church in P.M. and worked again in evening. Going to have a monthly meeting, sewing, sandwiches, cookies and coffee. Charles and I went to call on [Clyde] Kearns [member of Department].

MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1948 A nice day. I did the washing. Did a little sewing. After lunch went down to Dr. Inglis, then did a little shopping. Called to West Broad. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1948 A bad fog. Left early for West Broad, fog so bad busses running late. A nice school. Principal said she would be glad to have DOROTHY DO PRACTICE TEACHING THERE. Met Charles at Crumbley's and we looked at Hudson. Took a drive (by ourselves) in one. I drove it a short ways. BILL MADE A DATE WITH EILEEN FOR FRIDAY EVENING. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1948 Almost like a spring day. I did the ironing. We went to luncheon and meeting of Women's Society. Charles ORDERED A NEW HUDSON!! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1948 Mother spent the day downtown. I put up clean kitchen curtains, did some sewing. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1948 Almost like a spring day. I washed what was dirty, baked an apple pie. Clean curtains in breakfast room. Bill took Eileen Chandler to "Holiday on Ice." [Eileen was a Secretary in Charles' Department]. Don getting ready to go to Athens. Beggars Night! Don left for Athens in morning.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1948 Another nice day. Bill raked up leaves, plus some the neighbors brought in and put on the COMPOST PILE. DON CAME HOME ABOUT NINE O'CLOCK. HE WAS FIFTH IN STATE. WON $10.00. We had Paffenbargers, Fields, and Shupes here for dinner and bridge. Had a nice dinner. PROUD OF MY NEW HAVILAND AND STERLING. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1948 Pretty tired. Didn't go to church. Bill went to Sunday School. Dorothy came in about 10:30. Came over with Dixey's for the day, so glad to see her. Bill took Eileen to show.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1948 Turned out to be a nice day. I did the washing. Have a bad cold. Went to bed for most of afternoon. Did part of ironing. I washed on Friday. Charles and Bill went to church to MEN'S DINNER. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1948 At 7:15 called to East Columbus. MY 42nd SCHOOL. HAD A TIME GETTING THERE, A LITTLE AFTER NINE I FINALLY MADE IT. Got a ride to 17th with one of teachers. I WENT OVER TO VOTE, A LOVELY ELECTION DAY. Almost like spring. Got Dorothy's laundry ready. 1948-49 17

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1948 A hard rain in morning. The principal called before seven for me to go back to East Columbus for rest of week. Did some ironing before supper, finished. WELL, TRUMAN WON THE ELECTION MUCH TO EVERYONE'S SURPRISE! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1948 A lovely day, quite warm. Rode with Mrs. W[esterman] in morning. Baked a cake after school. I got supper and Mother washed dishes.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1948 Another day at East Columbus. Supposed to have finished there today. A hard rain in the evening. Didn't go to lodge. Don and the boys went to West [High School] to a game, but came home. Bill and Eileen to show.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1948 A nice day. I did the washing and hung clothes outside. Cleaned up house and baked a cake. Edith and Bill were up. She and I won the bridge game. Bill went to airport in afternoon. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1948 Beautiful day. Bill went to airport. Mother and I went to church. Home rest of day. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1948 Lovely day. I did the ironing, some mending, etc. Enjoyed a day at home. Went to see Thelma Caldwell [neighbor] but she wasn't home. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1948 Another nice day. Called to First Avenue [School]. The worst group I have had this year. Charles came for me. DON GOT TWO MORE SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR DISPATCH. ENOUGH NOW FOR A TURKEY FOR THANKSGIVING. Charles and I went to Indianola [Theatre]. Had snow flurries in morning. Bill and Eileen [Chandler] went to Beechwold [Theatre]. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1948 Back to First Avenue. Nothing special today. Met Mrs. Best on bus and rode downtown to visit with her. Don went to show. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1948 ARMISTICE DAY. I washed what had accumulated since Monday, the curtains in our room and Dorothy's.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1948 Did the ironing, hung clean curtains in our room. Mother went to Cumberland with Imogene. Don went to football game. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1948 Charles went to Granville for DAD'S DAY. I baked a cake for Dorothy, and two pumpkin pies for bridge club. Break in water main, no water part of day. Bill [Walter] and Charles M[ick] won bridge prizes. Bill and Eileen went to P[ort] Columbus to a bingo party. Charles got home at six. Had a nice time. 1948-49 18

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1948 Lovely day. Bill went to Sunday School. Charles, Mother, and I went to church. She and I went to see the "Dream House," to Lawry's and Mell Bethels. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1948 Another beautiful day. I did the washing. Went to Dr. Inglis in P.M. Don't have to go back for three months. Met Charles down at Crumley's to look at Hudson. We went to church to "Underwriter's Party" in evening. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1948 Finished ironing by noon. Went to Auxiliary in evening. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1948 Almost like spring. I did a few odd jobs around house, baked an apple pie. Went to meeting of Women's Society. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1948 Washed basement windows, breakfast room, dining room, etc. Charles came for me at three o'clock and we went to Crumley's to make final arrangements for our NEW HUDSON. Saw it, but it hadn't been cleaned up. A LOVELY CAR AND WE ARE QUITE PROUD OF IT. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1948 Decided to wait 'till Saturday to bring the car home. A rainy day. I cleaned the third and second floor, baked cookies and a prune chiffon pie. DON WAS EXCUSED FROM SCHOOL TO GO TO UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL [LONG SINCE CLOSED] TO A SPEECH FORUM. Don and I went to North [High] to the play.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1948 QUITE AN EVENT. OUR NEW HUDSON TODAY. I started the washing, then left it to go with Charles and Bill to get the car. WE ARE SURELY PROUD OF IT. Soon after we came back, Ruth and Paul Boldt stopped for a short time. I finished the washing, cleaned up the house. Charles and I were invited to Hatch's for dinner. [Bernard and Princess Hatch, along with Covert and Wilma Hardy, Lon and Edith Oliver, were members of their "dinner" bridge club.] We took drive in the car in afternoon. I drove it part of time. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1948 A beautiful day. We left for Cumberland [to visit Jennie and Charlie Knowles] at 8:30. Bill didn't go. Came home by way of Granville. Enjoyed the car. Called to Eighth Avenue [School]. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1948 A nice class at Eighth Avenue. 5B and 5A. The teachers are all friendly, ate lunch with them. Charles came for me, and I drove most of way home. Mother did the ironing.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1948 Nothing special at school. Charles came for me. In the evening 1948-49 19 he took DON DOWN TO GET TURKEY HE WON IN DISPATCH [SUBSCRIPTION CONTEST]. 14 pounds. Dorothy came home for Thanksgiving, rode with one of the girls. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1948 Another pretty day. I finished at 8th Avenue, enjoyed my three days there. We stuffed the turkey and made salad in the evening. Mother went to Cumberland [Jennie Knowles was her sister]. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1948 A BEAUTIFUL THANKSGIVING DAY. I baked pumpkin pies. Had the turkey in early Don won from Dispatch. We had Prof. Hagen here for dinner. Took a drive in afternoon. Played bridge in evening.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1948 Rainy day. Dorothy went to dentist and I met her downtown. She bought a red coat ($55.00) herself. Did some Christmas shopping. Home late and pretty tired. DON FINISHED THE FIRST DRAFT OF HIS ESSAY FOR DEEP SPRINGS. [Deep Springs was, and as far as I know, still is, a tiny liberal arts college in a rural part of California. Only 12 students, all males, were admitted each year, and there were only two years of college offered; thus a total enrollment of 24. Students lived and worked on the ranch. It was cost free. Don ultimately was not accepted.] SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1948 Dorothy and Jane went downtown to lunch and a show. I cleaned up house. We went to Walter's for bridge. Edith and I won game. Ray took Dorothy to "pop" concert. Don went to David's. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1948 Dorothy and Bill went to Sunday School. She went to church with us. Charles took Dorothy out to drive the car a little while. We took her back, also a girl from Bexley. A downpour about all the way there and back. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1948 Washed and did the ironing of Friday's washing. Nice day after the rain. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1948 Got ironing done except a few pieces. Went to Lucille's for lunch, she entertained the board members of church. I went early to help her. Washed some of the dishes afterwards. Charles and I went to Beechwold [Theatre].

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1948 Just finishing ironing at eight o'clock when a call to Fifth Avenue [School] sixth grade. Didn't care much for this class. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1948 Back to Fifth Avenue. Charles came for me, pretty tired. Don has a swelling on his face, infected from pimples. 1948-49 20

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1948 Don called us at four o'clock, face badly swollen. Charles put hot salt water on until six-thirty. Called Dr. [Rollo Bonnell], put hot water bottle against it. He was home from school but carried his papers. My last day at Fifth Avenue. Much warmer today. Went to lodge. Charles took Don to Dr. [Bonnell]. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1948 Nothing special. Cleaned up the house. Charles had to take car down to have radio fixed. We went to Reeder's to club. Charles and Charles M[ick] won prizes. Bill was at airport, took car. Charles rode bicycle to pay Don's bill [to Dispatch for his paper route]. He and Don walked to Dr. Bonnell. He had a shot of penicillin. [Penicillin was then pretty new. Dr. Bonnell drained about a quarter cup of pus from my cheek, and said I might have died had penicillin not been available since such a severe infection, unchecked, would have spread quickly to the brain.] SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1948 Charles carried Don's papers. He is better today. I went to church. Bill went to airport. Rain in afternoon. We didn't take a drive. [A favorite destination for Sunday drives for the Coopers then was along Morse Road, then a country, rural route; today a non-stop strip mall with heavy traffic].

MONDAY, DECEMBCER 6, 1948 A nice day. At twenty 'till eight called to McGuffey [School]. A nice fourth grade. Mrs. Waterlua [?] brought me home. I worked at church on men's dinner in evening. Don stayed home from school. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1948 Thought sure I'd be home today. At ten 'till eight called to Ninth Avenue [School]. Third grade, Charles came for me. I drove the car to Worthington and home. Did the washing in evening. Don went back to school. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1948 Back to Ninth Avenue. A nice school. Charles comes for me and it helps a lot. Dorothy's laundry ready in evening. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1948 Signed off yesterday at Ninth, but called back this morning for rest of week. Children painting windows for Xmas. Mother did the ironing.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1948 Snow on ground and icy. Thought I would ride downtown and back on Neil Avenue bus. Transportation was terrible. Charles came for me. Don collected [for his paper route] in the evening. Dorothy went to Xmas formal. Finished at Ninth avenue.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1948 Cleaned up the house and did the washing. DON TOOK THE NAVY TEST [for a possible application to Annapolis; never applied]. Charles and I went to Shupe's, got home at a quarter 'till two. 1948-49 21

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1948 Rain in morning. We didn't go to church. Cleared off in afternoon. We drove down to Chillicothe [to home of Lon and Edith Oliver, hosting the "dinner" bridge club], and took Hatch's with us.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1948 Did the ironing. Went downtown in afternoon and finished my Christmas shopping. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1948 At a quarter after seven, called to Clinton [School], sixth grade. Music in P.M., don't like that. Let them sing Christmas carols. Charles took me and came for me. We got a lot of Xmas cards ready in evening. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1948 Back to Clinton today. Nice to have Charles take me and come for me. Finished today. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1948 Did a little extra cleaning. Washed windows, door and small curtains in front room. Baked mincemeat cookies. Charles, Bill, Mother , and I went to show on West Lane to see "Secret Land." CHARLES FINISHED AT O.S.U. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1948 We left at a quarter 'till eight for Dorothy. Home at ten. I did a little cleaning. Dorothy and I went downtown about noon.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1948 Did most of washing and cleaned up the house. Don and Dorothy went to Indianola [Theatre]. Walter's were up, men won. Dorothy baked Christmas cookies. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1948 Bill and Dorothy went to Sunday School. Charles and I went to church and she went to church with Suzanne and Bob. Tied up Christmas packages. MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1948 Called to Eighth Avenue [School], a second grade. Bad, slippery morning. Charles took me and came for me. Dorothy and Charles baked cookies. Played bridge in evening. After ten o'clock called to Michigan [Avenue School] for a half day. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1948 Charles took me to Michigan [School]. He came for me, then took bus downtown. I brought the car home, first time to drive it alone. In the afternoon I took Dorothy to Dr. King then drove up to Worthington. More bridge in evening. Bob and Suzanne here in evening.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1948 Lovely weather. I made two batches of cookies. We got the ironing done, cleaned up house, etc. Charles got our tree and children trimmed it. Put up outside decorations. Bill, Ray, Dorothy, and Eileen went bowling. Eileen had her pocketbook stolen. 1948-49 22

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1948 Didn't seem to be very busy today. Dorothy made more cookies, and I made two pies. Eileen, Ray, Suzanne, and Bob were here in evening. Charles and I went to Walters to club. Had a nice Christmas party. Herman and Charles won prizes. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1948 We left early and took Mother to Cumberland. Bill went with us. We ate an early lunch and were home at 1:30. Charles got the turkey. We had it stuffed and everything done by 7:30. Don collected his paper route. So far he has $48.85 [in tips], and four boxes of candy. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1948 A LOVELY CHRISTMAS DAY. Cold but no snow. We had an 18 pound turkey. Opened our packages about eight o'clock. Charles gave me a jewel box with a music box. Bill, a tea spoon in my sterling, Dorothy, a silver necklace, and Don a pair of gloves. After dinner we drove up to zoo. Played bridge in evening. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1948 A bad cold. Dorothy and Bill went to Sunday School. We didn't go to church. In the afternoon Charles and I went up to Giffords, got lost and drove an hour before we found the place. Glenn's were here while we were gone. MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1948 Too much cold to wash. I straightened the house. Dorothy and I went downtown. Got a new coat at M[orehouse] Martens, $40.00, brown hat at Fashion, $5.00. We took Bill to airport and he left for PUERTO RICO, a navy training flight.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1948 Lengthened two black dresses by adding a piece. Did some other mending. Don went to Yale banquet at Athletic Club. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1948 Dorothy helped and we did the washing, quite a big one. Got a start on ironing, some had been left over. Charles took dental plate to Dr. Stark. A rainy day! Ray took Dorothy to show. Mother came home. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1948 Ironed quite a lot, but didn't get finished. Dorothy went downtown, got two skirts (will return one she received for Xmas). Cleaned bathroom, mopped kitchen, baked two pies. Murray [Goodwin] was here for dinner and overnight. He and Don went to Indianola [Theatre]. Got my new green coat.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1948 A lovely day. Mother and I went downtown, got a coat for her. I came home about one o'clock. Dorothy went to Charlotte's in P.M. Eldis and Marilyn Reed were here. Bill arrived at Port Columbus 1948-49 23 about seven. We went for him. He and Eileen went out, Dorothy and Ray to Y.M.C.A. dance. Charles and I were home for NEW YEAR'S EVE. Don went to David's.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 1949 Not much different from other days. The usual Saturday work. Charles and I were invited to Walter's for dinner and bridge. Ray [Barker] came over [and we] played cards with Dorothy and Bill. SUNDAY, JANUARY 2, 1949 Bill went to Sunday School. Charles, Dorothy, and I went to church. We took Dorothy back to school [Denison University] and stopped at Shumaker's. At nine thirty called to Fulton Street [School].

MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1949 Charles took me to school, a nice sixth grade. I thought he had come for me and left, but found it was another Hudson. Mrs. Best was there today.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1949 A bad rainy day. Had to go by bus but Charles came for me. Finished there today. Washed my hair in evening. Just putting it up when Rev. and Mrs. Heimbeck came. [It seems clear in those times no one called in advance to ask permission to come over. One just appeared at the door.]

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1949 Had a big washing, got a few pieces ironed. We went to Fields to dinner, also Paffenbargers and Shupes. We took them all and locks were frozen on car.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 1949 Finished ironing soon after noon. Took a long sleep today and yesterday and got rested some. FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 1949 Called to Southwood [School], special school. Noisy and no plans. About all in, came home and went to bed for awhile. Worked on refreshment committee at lodge. Home at 12:15. Bill had a date with Eileen.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1949 Nice day. The usual Saturday cleaning. Washed some windows. Charles and I went to Shupes. We took the eats to save them getting a baby sitter. Don went swimming with Harvey [Mansfield, Jr.].

SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 1949 A beautiful, spring-like day. Charles and I went to church. In the afternoon we drove to Reynoldsburg to see Parkinson's (in Dept.) and Hardy's. Neither were home. [One wonders why they never called in advance? Was this considered bad manners?] We drove over to [Granville] to see Dorothy. Bill went to airport [for Naval Air Reserve training]. Called to 8th Avenue [School]. 1948-49 24

MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1949 A drizzly day. Had a nice school, 4B. This assignment may last a long time. Mother and I went to Indianola [Theatre]. TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1949 Nothing special at school. A rain before school was out. Did the washing after school.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1949 Picture show today. Did part of ironing after school. Snow on ground this morning. Bill had date with Eileen [Chandler]. THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1949 Snow didn't last long. Things are going allright at school. Finished ironing in evening.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 1949 Yard duty! Finished a week at Eighth Avenue, won't know until Sunday about going back. Four substitutes there today. Bill and Eileen went to show. SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 1949 Nice day. Bill helped a woman on Tibet [Road], washed walls. Don and Harvey went SWIMMING. I did the washing, also all the extra curtains. Don had some of the boys in for cards. Charles and I went to Reed's for bridge. SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 1949 Bill went to Sunday School. Charles and I went to church. Home rest of day. Rainy, good day to stay in. Going back to Eighth Avenue.

MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1949 Another week started. THIS ASSIGNMENT IS GOING TO LAST QUITE AWHILE. Mother did the ironing. TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1949 Did Dorothy's laundry and some other things before going to school. In the evening went to group meeting at Hoppman's.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1949 Just another day. Miss Rogers had a conference with me on the promotions. I am to finish this semester and probably start the second. Did ironing and got Dorothy's laundry ready. THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1949 Nothing special at school. I am making a hooked rug in the evening, started first of week. Eileen was sick and had to cancel her dinner with Bill.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1949 Playground today but last day for gate duty. Hard rain in afternoon. Charles came for me. 1948-49 25

SATURDAY, JANUARY 22, 1949 DON MAILED HIS APPLICATION TO DEEP SPRINGS. Did the washing. We went to Micks to club. I won first prize. Bill second. Don went to David's. Bill and Eileen went to Port Columbus to bingo party. Charles delivered the two EASELS HE HAD MADE FOR CHURCH NURSERY. SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 1949 Charles and I went to church. Rain began in morning and rained hard most of day. We were home rest of day. MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1949 Another week started at 8th Avenue. Did some ironing before school and finished after supper. Don went to a play at Hartman [Theatre] with Edwards. Went to see Thelma Coldwell, but she wasn't home. 56 degrees this morning. TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1949 40 degrees today. Rain over. Had a meeting after school and didn't get home 'till almost five. Am to have a 4B and 4A next semester. Bill took Eileen to dinner. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1949 LAST DAY TO HAVE THIS CLASS. Children dismissed at noon. Worked on register, etc. in P.M. THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1949 Had to check and re-check to find a mistake in monthly report. Finished all records. A very hard rain in afternoon. The teachers went to Wilson's Restaurant at noon. Had a turkey dinner. FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1949 I cleaned up the room, had all reports done. Got home early, did the washing. Charles was gone for dinner. HIS DEPARTMENT IS CELEBRATING THE 75th ANNIVERSARY OF O.S.U.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 1949 Charles was gone all day, even for dinner. I had a good time shopping at Lazarus semi-annual sale. Got Dorothy a raincoat, scarf, pocketbook, etc. for myself. SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 1949 Boys went to Sunday School. Charles stayed home from church. We went over to see Dorothy. A lovely winter day. MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 1949 About three inches of snow. DON AND ANOTHR BOY WENT TO CINCINNATI TO TAKE THE PHYSICAL FOR N.R.O.T.C. They left by train at three o'clock. I went down after school. Had bought Dorothy a raincoat, size 13. Got an 11. Lazarus mailed to her so she could decide which to keep.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1949 8 degrees this morning. Getting my new class pretty well started. Finished ironing after school and after supper dishes were done. Don came home about eight o'clock. HE PASSED THE PHYSICAL. They stayed at Hotel Gibson, and had a nice time. Bill carried papers both evenings. RECEIVED MY LARGEST CHECK, $193.95. 1948-49 26

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1949 9 degrees this morning. A bright, sunny day for ground-hog day. Nothing new at school. I got dinner. Charles came for me.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1949 Warmer today. DON WENT TO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SPEECH TOURNAMENT. HE WON BOTH DIVISIONS HE ENTERED. ONE OF THE JUDGES SAID HE WAS THE BEST EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKER HE HAD HEARD FOR A LONG TIME. WE ARE VERY PROUD OF HIM. Charles carried papers. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1949 A drizzly day, and playground [duty]. I didn't go to lodge, did the washing after school. Bill had date with Eileen. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1949 A lovely day. I cleaned up the house, did a little extra cleaning. Mother went to C[umberland]. Did almost all the ironing. Bill went to airport, brought Dave Gleason home for dinner and overnight. Harvey was here to listen to game with Don. Edith and Bill [Walter] were here. We won game by forty points. SUNDAY, FEBREUARY 6, 1949 Another beautiful day. Bill at the airport. Charles and I went to church. It is newly decorated and looks lovely. In the afternoon Edith [Walter] went with us to see the lustron house, and we went out to Granville. Dorothy seems to be having lots of dates. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1949 Another week began at 8th Avenue. Lovely day. Charles and Don went to church for dinner. Bill took Eileen to show. I went downtown after supper. Got a rain coat and a dress. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1949 A beautiful day. Charles came for me and we stopped at grocery. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1949 A picture show at school. Same routine. Don't get a minute with two grades. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1949 P.T.A. meeting. Two of the mothers stopped. We had tea after school, also a teachers' meeting.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1949 Yard duty, etc. BILL HAD A LAST DATE WITH EILEEN. SHE DOESN'T GIVE HIM A REASON BUT DOESN'T WANT TO GO WITH HIM (OR ANYONE ELSE). [Bill took this pretty hard; he was genuinely fond of Eileen Chandler. She never did marry, but continued to work for many years as a Departmental Secretary.] I did the washing after school.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1949 Cleaned the house, hung clean door curtains and little curtains in living and dining room, also clean ones in both bath rooms. Also 1948-49 27 cleaned shelves in bathroom. Baked two cherry and a huckleberry pie. Bridge club here. Edith and Charles won prizes. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1949 Bill went to Sunday School and church. I stayed home, baked cookies and date bars. I drove the car a little in afternoon. Rain in P.M.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1949 A rainy day, quite hard in P.M. Charles came for me. We went downtown to look for a breakfast set, but all sold. Did some ironing after school. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1949 Mrs. Landon is going to teach my music and I will have her sixth grade for two periods a week. Did some mending. LIKE MY NEW MACHINE. Had it made into an electric portable. ($36.05). Williamson's did it.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1949 Picture show, same routine. Finished all the ironing after school.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1949 Rainy. Wore my new raincoat.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1949 Nice day. Playground today and end of the gate duty. Charles came for me. We brought Mrs. Landon home. Don went to library in evening. Bill went to Ray's. I changed furniture in our room after school.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1949 Charles left at 6:30 to take Don and a load of boys to SPEECH TOURNAMENT at Lima. Don got third in three divisions. Home at six. We went to Walter's for bridge. Boys won. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1949 Bill went to Sunday School. He went to church with us. We went to see Glenn's and Hang's in P.M. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1949 They gave hearing tests to the 4th grade in my room after our tests. I took children to library, Charles came for me. Went to church in evening. Ordered a new Hoover. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1949 Nice to have a day at home. New Hoover delivered. Tank type. Am going to try this, can change for an upright. A rainy, dark day. Finished ironing, baked two pies.

WEDNESDAY, FEBREUARY 23, 1949 Back to school, same old routine. Went to committee meeting at church in evening. 1948-49 28

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1949 Cleaned our room after school. Not too sold on this type of sweeper. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1949 Playground, monthly report, etc. Cold day. Charles came for me. Did the washing. He helped me hang up. Was through before dinner. Ad in Booster, sold Don's desk light. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1949 Did quite a bit of ironing. Don't think I like the tank type Hoover. Sold old one for $12.00 We went to Oliver's to club. All went in our car. Scores added, Charles and I won prizes. A nice refrigerator set. Don went to basketball game. State beat Michigan. DON WENT TO [SPEECH] TOURNAMENT AT O.S.U. 2nd in both divisions. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1949 Lovely spring-like day. We didn't go to church. Bill went, also to Sunday School. He took Eileen for a drive in P.M. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1949 Quite a change in weather. 17 degrees this morning. Snow on ground. Snow storms during the day. Nothing new at school. Don collected in evening. TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 1949 14 degrees this morning. Charles took me down to bank at noon. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 1949 Warmer today. Got my new upright Hoover, $118.34. Had $12.00 from sale of old one. I think I'll like this one better than the tank type. Went to church in evening. THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1949 A nice day. Took children out on playground. Ended up by taking some to office. Baked cookies after school. FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1949 Another school week completed, playground again. Charles came for me. I did the washing after school. SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1949 Lovely spring-like day. I cleaned up house, did quite a bit of ironing. Bill went to Airport. Dave Gleason was here for dinner and overnight. Don had a date with Nancy Orr. Charles and I went to Shupe's, had a nice evening. Turned out to be a bad, rainy evening. MOMMA [WILMA HAYS BOLON] WOULD HAVE BEEN SEVENTY THREE TODAY. SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 1949 Bill didn't go to airport. I baked cookies and a pumpkin pie before lunch. We drove to Granville to see Dorothy for a little while. I drove the car going over. 1948-49 29

MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1949 STARTED MY 8th WEEK AT EIGHTH AVENUE. Finished mangle work after school. All (except Don) went to church for dinner of Men's Club.

TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1949 Nice day. Went downtown after school. DECIDED TO BUY A BREAKFAST SET. Got Charles underwear and socks. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1949 Rain in afternoon. CHARLES CAME FOR ME. WE WENT DOWN TO GLICK'S, DECIDED ON A BREAKFAST SET, also decided to buy a Bendix. THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1949 Nothing new at school. Washed some windows after school. Cold today.

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 1949 24 degrees this morning. Playground and another week of school finished. Went downtown to get Don a gardenia. He took Lorita Ewing to High School Dance. SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 1949 Cleaned up house, baked two cream pies and a birthday cake for Dorothy. Our new Bendix was delivered. Reed's were here for dinner. Had swiss steak, etc. Washed most of dishes after they left.

END OF VOLUME XVI (1948-49)

Word processing program: MULTIMATE [I know, you've never heard of it] Directory: MOTDIARY File: "1948-49" Transcribed by Donald B. Cooper, Dec. 20, 2000 Transcription COPYRIGHT 2000 by Donald B. Cooper 1949 1

THE DIARY OF GLADYS BOLON COOPER

BOOK XVII (MARCH 13, 1949 — NOVEMBER 25, 1949 ***************************************************************** SYNOPSIS OF BOOK XVII Gladys and Charles both celebrated their 50th birthdays, and their 26th wedding anniversary on June 9, 1949. Gladys continued her career as a substitute teacher in the Columbus public schools, and once had an assignment that lasted for 21 weeks, one of her longest ever. As before she was busy at home with various chores, including the typically aggressive housecleaning, as well as baking, canning, sewing, mending, etc. Once she made a "battle jacket" out of an old pair of Charles' trousers. CHARLES continued his duties as a Professor of Engineering Drawing at Ohio State, his 26th year at the university. He missed one day of teaching because of a carbuncle on his neck; Gladys believed this was the first day he had ever missed. There were frequent social events involving the department, including bridge games and social visits back and forth. Of course, Charles and Gladys continued in their two regular bridge clubs. A big event at their home was installation of a gas burning furnace; the old coal furnace was dismantled and removed, and the left over coal given to a neighbor. Charles removed the interior wall that had earlier marked the coal cellar, and expanded his workshop in the basement. The family also bought a new breakfast set, and the old oak set was taken to the cottage in Wisconsin where the table was used through 2000. [That table has now been restored and is in my possession.] FANNY COOPER STEWART, Charles' mother, lived with the family during these months. She was a great inspiration to Don. CHARLES WILLIAM ("BILL"), age 25, continued as a student at Ohio State. He worked various part-time and odd jobs, and bought a used Model A Ford, which he later traded in for a Plymouth coupe. He had various dates, but during this period met Gloria Bond, whom he would later marry. He also became a Scout Master at this time. DOROTHY JEAN, age 21, transferred from Denison University to Ohio State for her senior year so that she could earn her degree in elementary education. For a time in the fall she continued to visit Denison with some regularity to see friends. She had various dates and social activities at this time. During the summer of 1949 she worked part-time at Lazarus Department Store for $.70 an hour. DONALD BOLON ("DON"), age 18, graduated from North High School on June 7, 1949. Don had considerable academic success at North High. He finished 4th in the state in extemporaneous speaking, and 3rd in Ohio in Social Studies. He played the part of the "Bishop" in the Senior Play, "One Foot in Heaven," and announced two assembly programs at the high school. Senator John Bricker of Ohio nominated Don for an appointment to West Point, but he declined. He was offered scholarships at Northwestern, Yale, and Miami (Ohio), but 1949 2 accepted an Alumni Scholarship at Beloit College, Beloit, Wisconsin, which paid full tuition and fees, room and board, plus $480 a year for books, etc. Don got his driver's license, and also registered for the draft in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, soon after his 18th birthday. He continued carrying the Columbus Dispatch until after his graduation, or until he and his best friend, David Edwards, left for seven weeks of intensive Spanish study at La Escuela Inter-Americana in Saltillo, Mexico. Don lived with five other American students at the home of Senora Davila, and he later spent one week in Mexico City with David and David's parents. He began his studies at Beloit College on September 18, 1949. Here he pledged Beta Theta Pi fraternity, acted in a college play, and began what he then thought would be a major in anthropology. Charles and Gladys, along with Toby, the dog, spent their entire summer of 1949 at their summer home in Wisconsin. All of the three children were there briefly, as was Charles' mother, Fanny Cooper Stewart. The big news at the cottage in 1949 was that electricity was finally available, and Gladys was able to get rid of her gasoline stove, on which she had baked countless pies, and canned dozens of quarts of jams, jellies, juices, and berries for pies at home. They picked all kinds of wild fruits that summer; Gladys mentions blueberries, huckleberries, blackberries, pin cherries, red raspberries, wild grapes, and wild plums. She canned 38 pints of berries and juice to take home. There was no mention of chokecherries which Don, in later years, would pick in great quantities to make chokecherry wine. Fishing was inconsistent, but Gladys caught a 27" northern pike, Bill, a 31" northern, Charles caught a 19" bass, and Don and 18" bass. Other cottage news: Charles installed the bell, an old school bell, on a post outside the porch. It could be heard across the lake. He also worked further on the ice house, and built an outside oven in the back wall off the back porch which was used to heat water for washing. [This was later removed]. ***************************************************************** SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 1949 A nice day. We drove over to Granville for Dorothy, and we had her birthday dinner. We took her back in afternoon. Went to Hague Avenue and got Judy Wilson who went back with her. Charles and I gave her $10.00 each, and a 2 pound box of candy. MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1949 Another week started at school. Had the washing to do after school, probably last one on the old washer here. Bill started taking finals. TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 1949 Same old thing at school. Did part of ironing after school. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 1949 DOROTHY'S 21ST BIRTHDAY. Sorry we couldn't be together. The Bendix was installed. Charles took me to school, then came home while men were working. More ironing after school. Snow today. Bill finished exams. 1949 3

THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1949 More snow today. Charles took me to school. The girl was here to demonstrate the Bendix. Charles finished for spring vacation. Bill cleaned paper in Dorothy's room. FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1949 Warmer today after snow in A.M. Finished gate duty for the week. BILL GOT A D WHICH WILL PROBABLY MEAN HE IS OUT OF STATE. Mother went to Cumberland. I went to Indianola [Theatre]. DON WENT TO SPEECH CONTEST. HE WAS FIRST IN HIS DIVISION. Bill took Marjorie Midkiff to Valley Dale [a dance hall]. SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 1949 I had to go to Dr. Inglis for a check-up. Used my new Bendix in the afternoon. Don took Lorita to show. We went to Sutton's for bridge. DON WAS 4th IN STATE IN SPEECH CONTEST. SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 1949 Boys went to Sunday School. Charles and I went to church. Home rest of day. Mr. Williams [bachelor member of Department at O.S.U.] here in evening. MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1949 Lovely day for first day of spring. OUR NEW GAS FURNACE INSTALLED. Charles and Bill moved coal from our basement to Westerman's [next-door neighbors]. BILL STARTED WORKING WITH SCOUTS AT CHURCH. TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 1949 Rain and rain. Downpour in evening. Charles and Bill cleaned up basement. Bill washed dirty clothes in Bendix. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1949 Some excitement at school. Miss Roger's mother died. Washed a load in Bendix after school, baked a cake and did some ironing. BILL IS TO STAY IN SCHOOL. THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1949 Nice day. Nothing new at school. BUT, DON HAD A LETTER FROM SENATOR [JOHN] BRICKER SAYING HE HAD BEEN RECOMMENDED FOR WEST POINT. Went to Funeral home with some of teachers, walked home then. FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1949 Another week finished at school. Charles went for Dorothy at noon and they stopped for me. Nice to have her home. I ran one washer through the Bendix. Dorothy and Bill went to show. Don went to operetta at North. SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 1949 Rain most of day. I baked two pies, ran three washers through washer. Had some extra curtains. Finished cleaning cupboards in basement. Dorothy gave me a "Toni" [home permanent] in afternoon. Bill went to Sunday School party. Home all evening. 1949 4 SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 1949 Bill went to Sunday School. Charles, Dorothy, and I went to church. We took a short drive in P.M. Bill and Marjorie took a bicycle ride and stopped here. MONDAY, MARCH 28, 1949 Another week started at school. Dorothy and I went downtown after early supper. She got a print dress at Fashion [Department Store]. TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1949 Dorothy went to school with me and stayed all day. She enjoyed it and helped check papers, and heard boys read. Did some ironing after school. Don won four show passes on radio. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 1949 Felt miserable with a cold. Almost sick by time school was out. Mother went to Cumberland. Bill is working with the scouts at the church. DON RECEIVED NOTICE OF A SCHOLARSHIP TO BELOIT [COLLEGE IN WISCONSIN]. THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1949 Looked rainy, but turned out to be a nice day. I felt better. Charles, Dorothy, and I went to Beechwold. Dorothy had a birthday pass. Don gave us two he won on radio. FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1949 Children tried hard to "April Fool" me. Dorothy had lunch with Jane. In evening she and Maggie went to Ohio [theatre] (two more passes from Don). He won two more this evening. Charles and I went to Big Bear [grocery store]. SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 1949 Did some washing, cleaned up house. Charles used an electric sander on wood work in kitchen. Bill went to airport in afternoon. A RECORD, ALL OF US WERE HOME SATURDAY EVENING. Played some bridge. SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 1949 Lovely day. Stayed home from church, baked a cherry pie and a double batch of cookies. Charles did some painting. We took Dorothy home in late afternoon. Miss Rogers rode over with us. Don went to Indianola. Bill went to airport. Flew all morning. MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1949 Charles takes me to school about every morning. STARTING THE 12TH WEEK. Did some ironing and mending in evening besides getting supper and doing dishes. Bill went to a scout dinner. Charles did more painting. TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 1949 Finished all the ironing after school. Charles doing more painting. I finished cleaning Dorothy's room and washed her curtains. 1949 5 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 1949 Nothing new at school. After school I finished cleaning Dorothy's room and washed her curtains. THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1949 Met two of the mothers at school. Mrs. Sprouse and Mrs. Henry. Did more washing in evening. FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 1949 Another week of school finished. I went downtown after school, got a jelly server in "King Edward" and a dress for Dorothy. Did some ironing after supper. Charles painted all evening. Don took scholarship test. 3rd [in Ohio] in social studies. SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1949 A lovely day. I cleaned the woodwork in our room and the hall, polished furniture, etc., hung Dorothy's clean curtains. NEW BREAKFAST SET DELIVERED. TABLE SCRATCHED AND HAS TO GO BACK. Went to Reeders to club. Charles won first prize, two vases. Charles M[ick] won second. DON TOOK COLLEGE ENTRANCE BOARD, an all day test. He went to show in evening. Bill Walter's birthday. SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 1949 A lovely day. Charles and I went to church and to Granville in afternoon. Bill took scout patrol on a picnic. I drove the car to Granville, getting more used to it. MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1949 A tiresome day at school. Did some ironing after school and washed a load of clothes. Charles painted inside of cupboards. Bill went to scout meeting. TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1949 A lovely day. The police came to school for Frank. Put things in cupboard after school, hung clean curtains in breakfast room, kitchen and bath. Very tired in evenings. Charles is painting every evening. Bill went to scout meeting and Don to library. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1949 Rain most of day. Bill came for me. Did some washing and ironing and baked a batch of cookies after school. THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1949 A nice day. Children went out for weekly play period. Got out early. Went back to P.T.A. program in evening. A bad storm and much wind while we were at meeting. FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1949 Wonderful to have a little vacation. Spent the day cleaning on third floor. The "second" breakfast table delivered. A very bad, windy day. SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1949 Finished cleaning the third floor. Washed two washers, and did some ironing. Edith and Bill [Walter] were up. Men won game. Quite cold. 1949 6

SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 1949 Day started sunny but rain when church was out. Turned out to be a miserable Easter Day. Rain and snow all the rest of day. We all went to church. Charles and I were "greeters" at the door. MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1949 Gloomy day and some rain. Cleaned woodwork in dining room, buffet, etc. Baked cookies, did some washing. Don went downtown, had a "lobster" dinner. Bill went to scout meeting. TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 1949 Hated to go back to school today. Children saw the program, one of mothers over. Did some washing and ironing after school. Went to our group meeting at Mrs. Walter's. Don went up to Nancy Orr's. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 1949 Warmer and sunny today. About tired out tonight. Did some ironing. Charles finished painting upstairs bathroom, set out cabbage plants and tomato plants in cold frame. Bill went to patrol meeting. THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1949 Don went to Central [High] to a "Congress." Charles carried papers. I did mangle work after school. Made monthly report in evening. FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 1949 Had three reports to make out on Frank Keplar, also had to change monthly report because he was in detention home. SOME DAYS I AM ABOUT WORN OUT WITH THIS BUNCH. We went to Paffenbarger's to dinner. Holly [Shupe] came for us and Fields. Charles carried papers again. SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1949 More washing and ironing. Cleaned part of woodwork in front room, several extra things done. We went to Hatch's to club. Had a nice chicken dinner. Laura [Hardy] and Lon [Oliver] won prizes. Don went to show with David. Bill not feeling well. SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 1949 Bill fainted in bathroom at two-thirty, cut his face and broke glass in medicine cabinet. Fainted again about ten o'clock. Dr. Bonnell here, said he thought it was a "virus". Fainted again in evening. MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1949 Bill had a good night but still has some temperature. Charles came for me at school. He was better in evening. Ate a good supper. No temperature at bedtime. He came downstairs in evening. TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 1949 Warmer today. Bill much better, went to school in afternoon. I hung clean door curtains and the small curtains in living and dining rooms, cleaned woodwork in hall. Charles painted the stairway, second coat. DON RECEIVED A PART IN SENIOR PLAY. 1949 7

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 1949 Warmer today. DON RECEIVED A LETTER FROM BELOIT, HE THINKS HE WILL GET A BIGGER SCHOLARSHIP. Bill had a call from New York offering him a job at summer camp, Camp Madison. Charles put in some screens. THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1949 Children saw an extra show this week. Did some ironing after school. BILL BOUGHT A MODEL A FORD ($75.00). DON RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIP FROM BELOIT. PAYS TUITION AND FEES, AND $480 A YEAR. [THIS WAS THE SO-CALLED "ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP." ONLY TWO WERE GIVEN EACH YEAR. ] FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1949 Playground again and another week finished. Went downtown after school to get corsage for Don. He took Nancy Orr to Jr.-Senior prom. Dorothy went to Jr. prom with Jack. Bill brought his car home. SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1949 Washed and ironed curtains for our bedroom. Rained all afternoon, went downtown. Took my coat to storage. We went to Walter's to bridge club. Charles M[ick] and I won prizes. SUNDAY, MAY 1, 1949 Cloudy and warmer. Bill went to Sunday School. Charles and I to church. In the afternoon we went to see Lois and Fred [Oaches?] and took them for a drive. Had Charles' birthday dinner. [One of this couple, I think Lois, was related to Gladys.] MONDAY, MAY 2, 1949 CHARLES' 50th BIRTHDAY. I gave him $10.00 for a jack shirt, Don, a belt, Bill, fishing equipment. (Dorothy forgot this time). Mother, two pair socks. Special delivery from Edith and Bill [Walter]; telegram from Charlie and Jennie [Knowles]. We went to Indianola [theatre] in evening. (A card later from Dorothy). TUESDAY MAY 3 1949 Same thing at school. SO TIRED SOME EVENINGS. WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 1949 Picture show day. Charles, Mother and I went to Indianola to see "Life With Father." Also both boys went on Thursday. DON RECEIVED A SMALL SCHOLARSHIP FROM MIAMI AND ONE FROM NORTHWESTERN, BUT IS ACCEPTING BELOIT. Warm today. THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1949 Quite hot. Went downtown to select books for the children, also bought a summer corset, Miss Simplicity ($10.00). Washed and ironed in the evening, getting Charles' things ready to go to Lansing [Michigan] for an engineer's meeting. 1949 8 FRIDAY, MAY 6, 1949 Glad to finish another week. Charles left with Paffenbarger's for the meeting about four o'clock. They stayed at their cottage both nights. I got my things ready to go to Granville. Don had trouble with his jaw. Went to see Dr. Merriam. SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1949 Rain during night and much cooler. Cloudy until late afternoon. I left at eight o'clock for Granville. Enjoy our nice car. We went to crowning of May Queen, then to sorority for lunch. Received nice corsage, went to play in P.M. Dinner at Sem, home about eight o'clock. Lovely day. SUNDAY, MAY 8, 1949 MOTHER'S DAY. My entertainment at Granville was from Dorothy, King Edward ice tea spoon from Bill, box candy from Don. Went to church. Wore my nice corsage. Bill went to airport. Charles came home late. Don had more trouble and Dr. Merriam had him come to office. MONDAY, MAY 9, 1949 Rain most of day. Nothing new at school, gate duty this week. In the evening Charles and I went to Faculty Club to dinner, [honoring those faculty members with] 25 years or more [service]. We went to Beechwold [theatre] afterwards. TUESDAY, MAY 10, 1949 Quite chilly, fire at school felt good. Ran two washers after school, darned all the socks. Don collected in evening. Had to stay for play after school. Phil carried papers. WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1949 Same thing at school, picture show. Did some ironing in evening. THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1949 Mother and I went to Mother-daughter banquet at church. FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1949 Another week finished. Last week of gate duty this year. Charles came for me and we stopped for groceries. SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1949 Aired quite a lot of things and ran two washers. Washed curtains in hall. Bill washed and waxed floors in living and dining rooms. We were home all evening. Don went to David's. SUNDAY, MAY 15, 1949 Bill went to Sunday School. I went to church. Charles answered ad in Dispatch, got an electric drill. Went to musical program at North. DON ANNOUNCED THE FIRST HALF, DID FINE. HE TOLD US HE WANTS TO GO TO MEXICO TO SCHOOL FOR SIX WEEKS. MONDAY, MAY 16, 1949 Back from another week at Eighth Avenue. Lunch duty today. Baked cookies after school, four dozen for church meeting on Tuesday. Did some ironing. DON HAD ANOTHER DRIVING LESSON AT AUTO CLUB. 1949 9

TUESDAY, MAY 17, 1949 Much warmer. DON ANNOUNCED ASSEMBLY PROGRAM AT NORTH. WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1949 Nothing new at school. Went downtown afterwards, got two sterling spoons in Elaine's pattern. Also new white shirt for Don. Don has dress rehersal for play. THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1949 Hot and windy today. Outdoor play period. Short meeting after school. FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1949 Much cooler today. Charles and I got groceries after school. WE WENT TO THE SENIOR PLAY AT NORTH, "ONE FOOT IN HEAVEN." DON HAD THE PART OF THE BISHOP AND HE WAS VERY GOOD. SATURDAY, MAY 21, 1949 Washed two washers and all ironing, also what was left over. Don had another driving lesson. Bill went to Camp Lazarus with scouts. We went to Hardy's to club. Lon and I won prizes. SUNDAY, MAY 22, 1949 Left for Cumberland at 8:15. Drove down in two hours. Went to cemetery, and to see Alta and Mrs. Ogier. Came by Granville to see Dorothy. Mother stayed. MONDAY, MAY 23, 1949 Back to school for another week. Washed one washer after school. TUESDAY, MAY 24, 1949 Bill took me to school in the "Model A". Baked cookies after school. WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 1949 Did some ironing in the evening. Weather much cooler for several days. THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1949 Meeting after school. Shupes took us to Faculty Club to dinner, [also] Fields and Paffenbargers. We went to their house for bridge. Charles won a box of candy. Don had Toastmaster's Club. He had first typhoid shot, has had smallpox vacination. GETTING READY FOR MEXICO. FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1949 Another week finished. I am very tired. Bill traded Model A for a Plymouth coupe. This is a nice car. Washed one washer. SATURDAY, MAY 28, 1949 Cleaned up house, baked a pie, etc. Dorothy came home about one o'clock for Elaine's [Thomas?] wedding. She was hostess at 1949 10 reception. Charles and I went to wedding and reception. We took her and Jo-Ann Bright back and brought her things home. We went to Mick's for club. Don called us and we came home early. More trouble with wisdom teeth. SUNDAY, MAY 29, 1949 Bill went to Sunday School and I went to church. We were home rest of day except for short drive. Stopped to see Lois, but they weren't home. MONDAY, MAY 30, 1949 Enjoyed having a holiday. I washed three washers and did quite a lot of ironing. Got playhouse cleaned out and had a nap there. TUESDAY, MAY 31, 1949 Back to school again. Went downtown after school, got material for three dresses and two pair pajamas. Charles had supper ready and a cake baked. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 1949 Getting hot again. Same old routine at school. Dorothy came home, called us from bus station at a quarter 'till nine. We were quite worried since she had said she would be home at noon. Don had driving lesson. THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 1949 Another hot day. Last day to take the children on playground. DON WENT TO SENIOR SUPPER. WE GAVE HIM HIS GRADUATION WATCH. Don had second typhoid shot. FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 1949 Washed and hung up a washer of clothes before I went to school. Left one washing for Dorothy to hang up. She had most of ironing done when I came home. Glad to end another week of school. Gertrude Tharp here in evening. SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1949 Washed, ironed and cleaned up the house. DON PASSED DRIVERS TEST and had last driving lesson. We went to Walters for bridge. Edith and I won game. Bill went to Port Columbus. Dave Gleason stayed overnight. They had picnic. Bill had a date with a girl from Capital [University]. SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 1949 Charles, Dorothy, and I went to church. Phyl was here for dinner. We took her to train. Bill went to airport. Had chicken for dinner. Charles and I went to Baccalaureate sermon [?] at North. MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1949 Last week begun at 8th Avenue. Getting pretty tired. [This assignment lasted for 21 weeks.] TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 1949 DON'S GRADUATION DAY [FROM NORTH HIGH SCHOOL]. IT WAS HELD AT NIGHT, 320 GRADUATES. We gave him a watch and I got him a ring. 1949 11 Dorothy gave him handkerchiefs and Bill a flashlight. Mother and Jennie sent $5.00 each. Florence sent handkerchief. Edith and Bill a tie. He went to a party at Ted Hufford's afterwards. (Later, a tie and collar pin from Flo and Tom [Nelson]. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1949 Last half day for children. I am so glad school is out. Went to 6th grade commencement in afternoon. Don had wisdom tooth pulled. THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1949 OUR 26th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. We didn't celebrate because all the crowd is going out next week. Dorothy baked a cake with "Mother and Dad 26." They gave us an ice tea spoon, and Charles a pound of tobacco. Worked at school all day. Teachers went to Wilson's for lunch, had turkey. Don feeling pretty miserable with his jaw. FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1949 Well, this is the day school really out!! Didn't work too hard today. Mr. Vance marked my slip for a whole month.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 1949 A nice day. Bill left at one o'clock for the summer. He was going to Lorain today and get another boy. Dorothy and I went to Pat Condon's wedding. Edith and Bill were up. Edith and I won game. SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 1949 Children's Day, so we all stayed home from church. Ray [Barker] took Dorothy to show. MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1949 Got some washing done and dry before rain. Cut out pair of pajamas for Don. TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 1949 Went downtown in P.M. Dorothy baked a mulberry pie while I was gone. Rain in evening. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1949 Cards every day from Bill. He is getting alone fine. Finished Don's pajamas. Rain and more rain this week. Getting things ready for Wisconsin. Charles is getting trailer packed. THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1949 Finished all the ironing on Wednesday. Didn't do to much today. We went to Fort Hays for dinner with Mick's, Reeder's, and Walters. They all came back here for bridge. Had a nice evening. Hard rain all evening after we got back. The dinner was to celebrate our wedding anniversaries. FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 1949 Cleaned the second floor, got more things ready to leave. Charles took Dorothy to pay fees, and the car was run into by a university truck. Dorothy and I went to Indianola. 1949 12 SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 1949 Did some washing and ironing, baked a boysenberry pie. We went to Walters, men won game. Don went downtown to show with Murray [Goodwin]. Very hot. SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 1949 Still hot. Dorothy and I went to church. Charles washed and waxed the car. We went to see Shupes, Watkins, and Lois in P.M. Edwards were up to plan trip to Mexico. MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1949 Getting final packing done. DON FOR COLLEGE AND MEXICO AND OUR THINGS READY. Dorothy did some errands downtown for me and got herself a white hat. Finished washing and ironing. Mother came home in afternoon. TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 1949 Finished odds and ends. More washing and ironing. Baked cookies to take with us. Got ready early and didn't have to work all evening. SAW DON CARRY PAPERS FOR LAST TIME [SEVEN YEARS]. Hated to say goodbye to the children. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 1949 Wakened children to say goodbye. Mother got up to see us off (and Topsy [the cat]). Left at ten 'till four. Ate breakfast at Van Wert (6:40) at Court restaurant. Reached Fort Wayne at 7:50. Ate lunch at Martins drive-in (a few miles before Dyer). Went to BELOIT. Met Mr. and Mrs. Gage. They were lovely to us, and Mr. Gage showed us over the campus. Nice to see where Don will go to college. Had a detour to Madison. Stayed overnight at same place, "Sac's," and had a chicken dinner. THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 1949 Hard rain in morning. We left cabin at four-thirty. Rain soon cleared away. Ate breakfast at Mauston. Reached Spooner at 11:20. Got a milk shake at drug store for lunch. Got our groceries, out to cottage before two o'clock. Found a lot of dead mice, but not much damage. Lake lower and some of our little pines died. Found blueberries and picked some. Nice to be back, but I miss the children very much. Three cards from Bill. Toby [the dog] seems glad to be back again. FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 1949 Did more unpacking. I painted boat the first coat. Went up to Johnson's to get my fishing license. We planted lettuce, radishes, and onions. Took a walk in evening. Found more blueberries. SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1949 Quite warm. We went to get some things for wiring the cottage. Ate our lunch there. Took our first swim. Got more things in order. A walk in evening. More blueberries. SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 1949 A lovely day. Put some clean papers in cupboards. Got the big table down AND OUR OLD BREAKFAST SET PUT UP IN THE FRONT ROOM. [In year 2000 Don had old, painted oak table from this set stripped and 1949 13 refinished. It is a beautiful oak table, a showpiece.] Went swimming in P.M. Charles raked a lot of sticks out of lake. Went up to resort for ice cream. (.35 a pint). To bed at 9:30. MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1949 Charles worked on wiring. I cut a "battle jacket" out of a pair of old pants. Went fishing, Charles got a pike, 22 inches. TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 1949 Charles got the light in over the sink and some work done in attic. We went in the woods and got some berries. Letters from all the children. Fished in evening, but no luck. Swimming in P.M. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 1949 Charles got the switch in by kitchen table and out to porch. We planted four rows of beans. Went fishing in evening, stopped to visit with O'Hearn's. Coming back I caught the nicest pike I ever caught. 27 inches.

THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1949 Very hot. 94 degrees on porch. We had a storm and a good rain. I didn't do much all day. Charles got a light in to shave by and a plug in front room. We took a walk in evening after the rain. FRIDAY, JULY 1, 1949 Not so hot today. We went up the road and picked a quart and a half of blueberries. I baked a pie and sugar cookies. We took a swim, then went to town. Charles got a little window for Dorothy's room, and celotex blocks for a ceiling in our room. Fished in evening. One little bass, we put back. No mail, not even a paper. SATURDAY, JULY 2, 1949 Picked more blueberries and canned a pint. Charles put in plug in front room. We went swimming. Baked a blueberry pie. Mrs. Burns here in evening. SUNDAY, JULY 3, 1949 Very hot. 94 degrees on porch. We made ice cream. Went swimming in morning and again in afternoon. Boat upset on lake. MONDAY, JULY 4, 1949 I spent the morning cutting out a sun dress. Mr. O'Hearn came down to help Charles move electric stove and cut his hand. Charles went up to help him pound on his boathouse. I went up the road and picked a quart of blueberries. The bride groom came in next door, stopped to see us. Went up to Webb Lake to get a paper notarized. Picked a quart of juneberries and canned a pint. TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1949 Cooler today and our first fire in the evening. Looked for the men to connect the wiring, but they didn't come. Baked a blueberry pie. Went down road to look for red raspberries. Only found a few, but got two quarts juneberries. Canned three pints. O'Hearn's here in evening. Two of the girls stayed overnight. 1949 14

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1949 Had fire in morning. A very gloomy day. Charles got his saw ready to use. I picked a pint of blueberries, went to see Mrs. Kaddatz. Fished all evening, no luck. Girls here again overnight. Charles called about ELECTRICITY. May not come until next week. THURSDAY, JULY 7, 1949 Cleaned the cottage up all over. Men came and CONNECTED OUR ELECTRICITY IN THE P.M. QUITE A THRILL TO HAVE IT. Got first meal on new electric [stove]. Baked my last blueberry pie on the GASOLINE STOVE in morning. Last night for the girls. FRIDAY, JULY 8, 1949 Got my machine out a did a little sewing. Washed and ironed curtains in kitchen and Dorothy's room. We went to town in afternoon. Just ate a piece for supper. SATURDAY, JULY 9, 1949 Mr. Burns and Freeman here in morning. Charles and I picked 2 1/2 quarts blueberries and a quart of juneberries. Canned two pints blueberries, a quart of juneberries and made some jam. The bride over in P.M. Fished but no luck. SUNDAY, JULY 10, 1949 Nice day. We picked blueberries again and canned three pints. We went to Soutter's in afternoon. After we came back Mr. and Mrs. Kaddatz and baby were here. Mrs. Lachelle came while we were eating supper, then he came later and they were here 'till ten o'clock. Charles got the MOTOR running.

MONDAY, JULY 11, 1949 We did the washing, quite a big one. So nice to have the old washer. Rainy and didn't get them all dry. Sewed on my "battle jacket," made from a pair of Charles' trousers. TUESDAY, JULY 12, 1949 Washed bedroom curtains in our room and boys' room. Got all clothes dry and did the ironing. Charles finished ceiling in our bedroom. Mr. Appleman from bank here in P.M. Fished all evening, one small bass. Two letters from Don, our first. WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 1949 A cold, gloomy day. I washed and ironed the front room. Curtains all done now. We picked berries, canned three pints and a pint of juice. Charles worked on wiring. I caught a nice pike in evening. The men came with the meter.

THURSDAY, JULY 14, 1949 Worked on my "sun dress" most of day. Charles did more wiring. Caught a bass in evening. Walked up to Johnsons.

FRIDAY, JULY 15, 1949 Charles finished another circuit of wiring. Worked more on my dress, having a time with the bolero. No fishing luck. 1949 15 SATURDAY, JULY 16, 1949 Went across road to woods and picked three quarts blueberries. More canned. Saw a deer. Didn't go fishing tonight. SUNDAY, JULY 17, 1949 Windy all day. Charles made a frame for new windows in Dorothy's room. In the afternoon we went to Zahn's and O'Hearns. I wore my new sun dress. Went fishing. Charles lost two nice ones. Rescued a little bird from lake. MONDAY, JULY 18, 1949 Lake very rough all day. Very windy. I cut out another dress. We went to the woods to see the baby owls. Drove up to Webb Lake in evening. Met the Keenens from Lily Lake. Saw a doe and a fawn. Charles opened the drain. TUESDAY, JULY 19, 1949 Much cooler. We went to town [Spooner], a coat felt good. I got a stand ($1.00) at second hand store, painted it red. O'Hearn's were here in P.M. Also a couple stopped from resort. We went fishing. No luck. Chuck Soutter and his fiancee came and brought us beans, squash, and cucumbers from their garden. WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 1949 We went back to woods across the road. Three more quarts blueberries, got badly bitten by mosquitoes. Stopped to see "owls." Have decided they are hawks. Canned three pints berries. Went swimming in P.M. Painted stand a second coat. No fishing luck. THURSDAY, JULY 21, 1949 Charles worked on ceiling in Dorothy's room. I sewed on my dress. No fishing luck. Mr. and Mrs. Zahn here to say good-bye. FRIDAY, JULY 22, 1949 Charles finished ceiling in Dorothy's room, and I finished my dress. No fishing luck. SATURDAY, JULY 23, 1949 Charles started the ceiling in boys' room. Got Dorothy's room pretty red up. Still no fish. Hard rain during night. SUNDAY, JULY 24, 1949 A nice day. Charles worked on the ceiling part of day. We went to see Kaddatz', but they had gone. We went to call on Keenan's. We fished late, no luck. MONDAY, JULY 25, 1949 Hot and windy. I did the washing, some extra blankets. Charles still working on ceiling. Mystery of the lost underwear!! Fished, but no luck. TUESDAY, JULY 26, 1949 Hard rain during night. I did the ironing and mending. Charles started blocks on ceiling. A long letter from Don. Went to Webb Lake to mail package. Had radishes from our garden. 1949 16

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 1949 Charles finished ceiling in boys' room. I went up road and picked a quart of huckleberries. Mrs. O'Hearn here while I was gone. We caught a bullhead and eight inch bass, both put back. Rain all morning. THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1949 Rain during night and a very hard rain and hail at supper time. Cleaned cottage up real good. Charles fixed a place for his tools in attic, put in dock. I went up to O'Hearn's a little while. No fishing luck except I caught a ten inch bass from Zahn's dock. FRIDAY, JULY 29, 1949 We left early to meet Dorothy and mother. Train a half hour late. Got groceries, out to cottage about eleven-thirty. So cool, we built a fire. Charles and Dorothy fished, no luck. SATURDAY, JULY 30, 1949 I baked a huckleberry pie and toll house cookies. We all went to woods for blueberries. They are about gone, but we got a quart. Came home and took a swim. SUNDAY, JULY 31, 1949 Too cool for ice cream. Didn't do much all day. Took a drive in P.M. Got a quart of blackberries. MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1949 Baked a blueberry pie. Mother and I went up the road for huckleberries, storm drove us home. Had a hard rain and some hail. No fish!! Charles got the lights in other two bedrooms and center light in kitchen connected. TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1949 Still cool, having fire morning and evening. Charles put in outside light in front of cottage. We picked two more quarts of huckleberries. Went swimming but water cold. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1949 Warmer today. I baked cokies. Dorothy painted the washer. She has cleaned up the beach a lot. We went to Spooner and on to Stone Lake to leave some things at Mr. Dickinson's second hand store. Had a nice visit with them. Stopped in town for a few groceries. Charles didn't feel well in evening. Still no fish!!! THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1949 Went berry picking, got a gallon of blackberries and a pint of blueberries. Went to Soutter's in P.M. Picked some pin cherries coming home. Charles and I fished all evening. No fish. No fire today. FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 1949 Warmer and windy. I made some huckleberry jam and some delicious jelly, pin cherries, apple juice and huckleberry juice. CHARLES PUT THE BELL UP. 1949 17

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 1949 We went berry picking, got about a gallon. Quite hot, came home and made ice cream. SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 1949 Didn't do anything all day but loaf. Made ice cream. Charles caught a ten-inch bass. MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1949 Decided not to wash for another week. Mother, Dorothy, and I took a row in afternoon. Didn't do much. TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1949 I baked a berry pie, cookies, and a cake. Mother swept the cottage. Charles mopped floors, front room, porch and kitchen. Soutter's were here in the evening for ice cream and cake. Had a nice evening. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1949 Mother getting ready to go home. We had a chicken dinner at noon. Took a swim. We took her to train [in Spooner], left at seven-thirty. Had a rain after we came home. THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 1949 We went berry picking. Got ten quarts, canned 4 1/2. Cut out a dress in P.M. Went swimming. Played three-handed bridge, and found it fun. Charles caught a 14 inch bass casting from dock after ten o'clock. FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 1949 We went down Shumaker's road to look for berries, walked in to their old place. Went up the Long Lake road, got about four quarts [of blackberries]. Canned a pint and made some jam. Mrs. Zahn and Mrs. O'Hearn here in P.M. SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 1949 Swept the cottage and straightened it up. Mrs. Zahn was here in morning. We went to town [Spooner] in afternoon. Got a new bathing suit ($5.98). Took a swim when we came home. Charles and Mrs. Zahn went fishing in evening. No luck. Mrs. Zahn and her mother came over. BILL'S 25th BIRTHDAY. SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 1949 Made ice cream, baked a cake. Prof. Scampster and family were here for the day. Had a pork roast, a nice dinner. All of us tired in the evening. Went to bed early. MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1949 Had a big washing, hadn't washed for three weeks. Baked a blackberry pie. Note from Mrs. Soutter saying for us to go to their garden and get vegetables. Mr. Soutter sick and they were in Minneapolis. We drove over there in P.M. Picked a quart and a half of blackberries on way home. 1949 18 TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1949 Had the ironing done by 10:30. I did some mending and started to sew on my brown dress. Play three-handed bridge in evening. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1949 Baked toll house cookies. I made an apron (from scraps of brown dress) and finished all the machine work on dress. CHARLES IS WORKING ON OUTDOOR STOVE IN THE [STONE] WALL [OFF BACK PORCH. AT SOME LATER POINT HE REMOVED THIS STOVE, AND CLOSED IN THE GAP WITH NEW STONES.] THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 1949 Three letters from Don. He is in MEXICO CITY. Dorothy and I rowed across lake to look at WILD GRAPES. I made an apple pie and jelly, blackberry and apple. Finished and pressed my dress. Charles and Dorothy fished. No luck. Beautiful weather. Had to move inside for bridge tonight. FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 1949 56 degrees this morning. Ate breakfast on card table by fire. We went up Long Lake road for berries, got two quarts. Canned one quart. Charles in making progress on stove. Fire this evening. SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1949 DON'S 18th BIRTHDAY. WONDER WHERE HE IS! We picked three more quarts berries, one more canned. NOW HAVE 36 PINTS BERRIES AND TWO OF JUICE. Mrs. Zahn and her mother here. Charles helped Mr. Zahn put boat away. Mrs. Rochelle over again in evening. Swim in P.M. SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 1949 Lovely day and some warmer. We had chicken for dinner and baked a cake. Drove over to Nutt's in P.M. and back by Webb Lake. Took a walk along beach [of Fish Lake], went as far as "box car" cabin and looked it over. Bridge in evening. [The Cooper's cottage was the first summer residence built on the larger part of Fish Lake except for the old box car on south side that had been converted to a small cabin.] MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 1949 Didn't do much but what was necessary, finished reading Dinner at Antoine's. TELEGRAM FROM DON, FROM TULSA. TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 1949 Cut out and partly made a pair of pajamas for Don, cut out an apron. Charles went up for milk and found DON HAD CALLED FROM ST. PAUL. We went to Spooner after supper, and waited for 9:50 bus. So glad to see him. Built a fire and talked 'till midnight. [While in Mexico I acquired in a lottery of six students all renting rooms in the same residence, a beautiful sarape which we still have. Senora Davila, who rented out rooms to students, had had this sarape made as a gift for her parish priest, but she had quarreled with him and in a moment of spite had a lottery for the students. My friend, David Edwards, with whom I spoke recently, and who is still disappointed he did not win the sarape, said that it was a "placed" sarape, a special type. What that means I have no idea.] 1949 19

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1949 Didn't do much in morning, except bake a raisin and cream pie. AFTER LUNCH WE WENT TO SHELL LAKE FOR DON TO REGISTER [FOR THE DRAFT]. Stopped in Spooner for groceries. Very warm. THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1949 Made an apron and did some mending. Charles working on stove. Don fished 'till late, four bull heads. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 1949 Finished Don's pajamas. Dorothy baked him a lemon pie. Warmer, went swimming and can use porch in evening. SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 1949 Cleaned the cottage in the morning. Swimming in afternoon. still no fishing luck. (Last swimming of season.) SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 1949 Beautiful day. We drove around lake, picked two quarts blackberries. Made ice cream and baked a cake. Soutter's came over in evening. Enjoyed our fire. Charles having trouble with stiff knee. Dorothy and I rowed around lake and to "Little Fish." MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 1949 Dorothy and I baked doughnuts, and she made toll house cookies. I took some to Mrs. O'Hearn. CHARLES FINISHED THE STOVE IN WALL. TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 1949 Had a big washing, used our new stove for first time. [This was used to heat water for washing]. Did about half of ironing. Also baked two pies. Quite cool. Fire in evenings. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1949 Had intended going to Duluth, but a miserable morning. Finished ironing and mending. Had fire all day. Mrs. O'Hearn and her daughter here in P.M. [O'Hearn's owned the cottage later owned by the Stoven's]. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1949 40 degrees this morning. We left at eight o'clock for Superior and Duluth. Had a nice day, home at six o'clock. Got two laundry cases for Don. Not quite so cold this evening. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1949 Don did some packing for college. We didn't do much. Charles and Don fished in evening. CHARLES CAUGHT A 19 INCH BASS. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1949 MY FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY. Charles gave me $15.00. I had bought a bathing suit and pair of ornaments for what-not from it. Still have part of it. DON BROUGHT ME A BEAUTIFUL WOOL BLANKET FROM MEXICO [We still have this blanket but it is showing its age]. Edith sent three books. Florence, note paper and handkerchief. Charles and I went fishing. I caught a 22 inch pike. Ate on porch all week (last time this summer). 1949 20 [THIS ENTRY MARKS THE TENTH YEAR OF GLADYS'S DIARY. SHE STARTED IT ON HER 40th BIRTHDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1939. SHE HAS NEVER MISSED A SINGLE DAY WITH AT LEAST A BRIEF ENTRY.] SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1949 Had two chickens for dinner and baked a cake. Gloomy day, began raining at noon and rained hard rest of day. I read one of Edith's books, I had started on Saturday. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1949 Still gloomy and cold. Bill gave us a surprise by walking in. He flew to Minneapolis, stayed in Spooner overnight. He thought it too rainy to call us. Found a ride up from Spooner. I baked two batches of cookies. Had fire all day. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1949 Baked an apple pie and a crust. CHARLES STARTED TO RE-MAKE THE VICTROLA. [Prof. Owen Williams of the Department of Engineering Drawing had given the family this Victrola. Charles converted it to a kitchen cabinet, and installed gas burners on top of it. It was used in the kitchen for many years; today it is still in the workshop as a small storage cabinet.] Rain and fire all day. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1949 Nicer today. We made our last trip to town. Bill bought a wool coat, his birthday present from me. Dorothy and Don walked up road about dark, saw two deer. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1949 Warmer today. We cleaned the cottage and made two cream pies. Johnson's were down for dinner. CHARLES FINISHED THE VICTROLA, PUT IT IN KITCHEN. Don caught an 11 inch bass. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1949 Didn't do much work today. Charles, Don, Dorothy and I took a ride around the lake. Nice day. Bill has been trimming trees. Don and I went fishing in P.M. ON THE FIRST CAST HE CAUGHT AN 18 INCH BASS. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1949 Cleaned up cottage, baked cookies. Bill caught a 16 inch bass. Dorothy and Don walked around lake, waded between Big and Little Fish. Charles made cover for outdoor stove. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1949 A miserable day, rained hard most of day. We sat aroaund fire all day. Mr. O'Hearn stopped in evening. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1949 A nicer day. Charles cleaned up around ICE HOUSE. [The ice house was the start of what later became, after various additions and changes, the workshop/Guest House.] We all got out, made us feel better after being shut in. Don and Bill fished, then I went out with Don, no luck. 1949 21 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1949 Another miserable day. Rained, blew hard all day and cold. Charles and Bill shoveled sawdust out of ice house. Baked cookies, did a little packing. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1949 Baked a peach pie and a crust. Charles and boys moved in some trees. Dorothy and I went to O'Hearn's in P.M. Charles and Don fished in evening. No luck and cold on lake. Did a big washing. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1949 Did the ironing and pressed Don's shirts for school. He did quite a bit of packing. Went to Webb Lake for meat and got some WILD PLUMS. BILL CAUGHT A NORTHERN 31 INCHES LONG. HALF OF IT MADE US A MEAL. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1949 A lovely day. I baked cookies for Don to take to college. Did more packing, etc. Don, Dorothy, and I took a last ride around the lake. Charles made a place to put the boat. Bill cut down some dead trees. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1949 Our last day, gloomy and windy. Men put the boat away, shutters on porch in morning. Got everything ready to leave. We all went down to see the sunset, and feed the bluegills. Went to Johnson's for ice cream and cookies. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1949 Beautiful day. LEFT COTTAGE at 5:30. Pretty drive. Ate breakfast at Chippewa Falls, and dinner at Saux City. Stopped at Burns, and Mrs. Burns had dinner for us. [The Burns', who lived in Beloit, had managed Johnson's Fish Lake Resort during the war, and they, and son Freeman, became good friends of the Coopers.] They were wonderful, TOOK CHARLES AND DON TO SEE ONE OF PROFESSORS, AND TOOK US OVER TO [BELOIT] COLLEGE. Don has a nice room and roommate [Tom Tucker]. Can hardly believe I won't see him 'till Xmas. We stayed at Rockford, Illinois overnight ($5.00). MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1949 Left at five o'clock, another nice day, but quite warm. Ate breakfast at Elgin, Illinois. Lunch at Ft. Wayne, and home at 4:45. Everything fine. Mrs. Westerman had us over for dinner. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1949 Did quite a bit of unpacking. Baked apple pies. Went downtown in P.M. to get my slip. Charles, Bill, and Dorothy went to Palace [Theatre]. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1949 Lovely day. Got the house pretty well straightened up. Canned eight pints grapes. Bill took Dorothy to Granville for rest of week. Charles had to work on Freshman Week in evening. I went to Beechwold [Theatre]. 1949 22 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1949 Colder today. More redding up, washed one washer. Charles and Bill fixed garage door. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1949 Did the ironing, made crabapple jelly. We went to look at G.E. REFRIGERATOR at Clintonville Electric. Ordered a 10 cubic foot, two door. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1949 Charles is recessing wall behind the refrigerator. Will be more room for our new one and can get door open easier. He got a good start today. I made grape juice. Edith and Bill were up. Men won. Bill went to Camp Lazarus with scouts. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1949 Beautiful day. FIRST WEEKEND WE HAVE EVER BEEN ALL ALONE. Charles and I went to church, and to a pot luck supper at church. Hardy's were over in P.M. Dorothy came home at eleven. [DOROTHY HAD TRANSFERRED FROM DENISON TO OHIO STATE IN ORDER TO GET HER DEGREE IN EDUCATION.] MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1949 Nice warm day. I didn't do much. Brought in some flowers, etc. Dorothy had to get her schedule fixed. Letter from Don, he did fine in placement tests. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1949 Classes started and all off to O.S.U. I did some washing and a little ironing. Went downtown in P.M. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1949 Rain during night. Baked a grape pie. Dorothy doesn't have a class on Wednesday morning. She baked cookies. I went to luncheon at church. Charles finished the wiring for refrigerator. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1949 Washed door curtains and cleaned up front room a little extra. Ran two washers, Don's laundry came. Ironed, and got his things ready to mail back. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1949 Took my coat to Mrs. Smith's to be shortened and we stopped at Clark's. Dorothy went to Granville in evening. Charles painted and finished place for refrigerator. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1949 A lovely day. Charles and Bill fixed garage doors, and red it up to get both cars in. Bill went to football game. I got ready for bridge club. Had ice cream and fancy cup cakes. Bill and Florence won prizes. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1949 Another beautiful day. I am taking a miserable cold, didn't go to church. Jack brought Dorothy home from Granville. 1949 23

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1949 At twenty-five after six called to Fourth Street [school].(4A -5A -6B). A one-day call. Long letter from Don. Charles started to tear out wall in coal cellar. Bill went to Scout meeting, had full charge tonight. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1949 Rained almost all day. I did one washer of clothes. Slept all afternoon. Dorothy went to sorority meeting, alumni chapter. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1949 Another gloomy day, not so much rain. Did some ironing, washed my hair, etc. Dorothy only one class, home most of day. Letter from Mexico. Don will get his overcoat. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1949 Rather gloomy today, hard rain in P.M. So warm I sat on porch awhile. Washed two washers, baked cookies, and a pie. Dorothy and Bill went to university to meetings. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1949 At seven-thirty called to Eighth Avenue, Mrs. Riggs' room. So glad to go back for a day. Very warm, tired in evening. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1949 Still very warm. Dorothy went to Granville on nine o'clock bus. She and Jack went to game at Westerville. His parents were there and took them to dinner, then they went to a dance. Charles and I went to DEPARTMENTAL PICNIC, then to Walter's, men won. Bill had a date with girl he met at State. Jack here overnight. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1949 Another hot day. Didn't go to church, had a nice dinner. Charles and I went to Shupe's, they weren't home. We took a drive. Dorothy and Jack went through Olentangy Caverns. Sat on porch in evening. MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1949 Another very warm day. I washed two washers and sent Don's laundry. Baked a batch of cookies for him. HE CALLED AT FIVE O'CLOCK TO TELL US HE HAD PLEDGED TO BETA [THETA PI] FRATERNITY. So good to hear his voice. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1949 Washed another washer, and finished the ironing. No one home for lunch today. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1949 Rain and cooler. Ironed what I had washed on Tuesday. Baked cookies and put ice box cookies in refrigerator. Went downtown in afternoon. Dorothy started her class in participation with Miss Haub [Don's third grade teacher at Crestview Elementary]. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1949 A lovely day. I baked rice and the ice box cookies. Potted quite a few of the flowers, raked up the leaves. Bill went to O.S.U. to scout fraternity meeting. 1949 24

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1949 A full weekend at home. I baked a pie. Washed and stretched curtains in Dorothy's room and hall. Dorothy went downtown, got shoes and a pocketbook. She went to Granville after supper with Barbara Robertson. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1949 Another lovely day. Charles finished the new window in the basement, cleaned up garage. I hung curtains and red up house. Bill went downtown and bought tents for scouts. Home all evening. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1949 Beautiful day and quite warm. Charles and I left at seven for Cumberland. Went by way of Wolfe's. Had a nice day, home at eight o'clock. Dorothy got home at eleven. Bill had a date with Mary Daugan. MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1949 Gloomy looking. I washed one washer, baked cookies and a pie. Went to Mrs. Smith's in P.M. Bill went to scout meeting. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1949 Much nicer today. I washed and ironed curtains in kitchen, bath, and breakfast room. Washed crocheted tablecloth. Bill went to Scouts-Parent's night. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1949 Such wonderful weather! I washed and stretched twelve strips of curtains. Drove down to see Lois [Oaches] in evening. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1949 Put up draperies on third floor and washed windows. All curtains done now, but our room. No one home for lunch. Went downtown in afternoon. Almost too warm for a coat. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1949 Washed one washer, cleaned upstairs. At 12:15 called to West Broad [Street School]. Bill took me over. Glad to get even a half-day, not busy this fall so far. Stopped downtown on way home. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1949 Looked rainy but cleared off, cooler. Charles took off screens and put away the porch furniture. Bill went on overnight trip with scouts. Dorothy home this weekend. We had Paffenbargers, Fields, and Shupes for dinner, swiss streak, cream pie. Hollie [Shupe] and Margie [Fields] won prizes. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1949 Nice day. Charles, Dorothy, and I went to church. Bill came home early in P.M. At ten after ten called back to West Broad. MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1949 Nice day, rode downtown with Westerman's. To go to West Broad rest of week. Washed one washer after supper. Talked with Mrs. Hathaway, other substitutes aren't getting much work either. 1949 25 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1949 Same routine at West Broad. Home earlier and baked a chocolate pie. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1949 Lovely day but cool. I ride with Westerman's on morning. Don's laundry came. I washed two washers, Charles and I cut up green tomatoes for pickles. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1949 Killing frost. Our pretty dahlias gone. Same routine at school. Washed lime from tomatoes and added vinegar. [Must refer to making green tomato pickles]. Last day at West Broad [Street School]. No school Friday because of Teachers' meeting. Bill took Gloria [Bond; his future wife] to dinner. Her birthday. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1949 Nice to be home. I canned the pickles. 7 1/2 quarts. Did the ironing and sent Don's laundry. We took Dorothy to Granville in late afternoon. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1949 Usual Saturday work. We went to Reeders to club. Edith and I won prizes. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1949 Didn't go to church. Had a boy from India for dinner. We enjoyed having him. Went to Shupes -not home. Dorothy came home about eight o'clock. SHE AND JACK "BROKE UP." MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1949 Washed two washers of clothes. Finished potting the plants. Have a nasty cold. Mr. W[illiams] here for dinner. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1949 Lovely day. I did the hand ironing. Went downtown, got shoes at Bakers. ($5.99). Did some Xmas shopping. Bill went to scout meeting, and Dorothy to alumni meeting. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1949 At 7:10 called to Hubbard [school]. Just one day. Much warmer. Charles is moving register to wall (by desk). Bill went to library and took Gloria home. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1949 Much colder. I cleaned our bedroom and hung the paper drapes. Did quite a bit of telephoning, selling tickets for turkey dinner. Bill went to a meeting on campus. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1949 Washed two washers and did some cleaning. Bill brought Gloria up. I got them ham and eggs, a pumpkin pie for dinner (ours was in oven and not done). They went to south end of town for a survey. Charles and I went to Suttons. 1949 26 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1949 Usual Saturday cleaning and a little extra. Dinner Club here in evening. Had pork chops covered with mushroom soup. Edith [Oliver] and Lon [Hardy] won prizes. Dorothy had a test at O.S.U. Went downtown to apply for work at Christmas. Bill went on an overnight trip with scouts. Lovely day. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1949 Another beautiful day. Charles and I went to church. Dorothy went to education library in P.M. (drove Hudson alone for first time). She went to see a sorority sister in evening. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1949 Washed two washers and did some ironing. Went downtown in P.M. Warm enough to wear my suit. Charles went to church to Men's dinner, and Bill went to scout meeting. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1949 Still quite warm. I baked a pie, did some ironing, etc. Voted in P.M. and went to see Mrs. Westerman. Charles and I went to Indianola [theatre] in evening. Bill went to library. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1949 Finished all the ironing. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1949 Still lovely warm weather. Went downtown to a show, "That Forsythe Woman" at Ohio. Ray [Barker] stopped to see Bill, they went to Clinton [theatre] and took Dorothy. Charles is changing second register in front room. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1949 Family home for ARMISTICE DAY. I baked three pumpkin pies. One for Westerman's. Went over and got Mrs. W[esterman's] lunch, she is bedfast. Reeds [Eldis and Marilyn] and Gloria [Bond] were here for dinner. Baked ham. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1949 Didn't do much work today. Baked two apple pies. Dorothy and I gave each other a "Toni" [home permanent]. Reeders were here in evening for bridge. Dorothy went over to Ministers. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1949 Our nice weather ended with rain. We went to Cumberland for Mother [Stewart]. Rained on us a good part of way, going and coming. Bill stayed home. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1949 At ten 'till eight called to Fifth Avenue [School]. Sixth grade and quite a handfull. In evening, Charles and I went to underwriter's party at church. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1949 Another day at school. In evening I went to our circle meeting. Charles is moving the cold air register behind the davenport. 1949 27

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1949 Am to finish the week at Fifth Avenue. Picture show today. Nice to stay home an evening. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1949 Colder today. Same thing at school. Ironed Donald's clothes and some extra, and got his laundry ready. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1949 Finished at Fifth Avenue. In the evening worked on turkey dinner at church. Such a time! Ran out of food. Bill took Dorothy to Granville. She went to dance with Al Lugg. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1949 A nice day. I did only necessary work. Didn't get home from Shupes 'till one-thirty. Bill and Gloria went to show (on Sunday). SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1949 We didn't go to church, too much weekend so far. Went to see Lois in P.M. Dorothy came home about four o'clock. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1949 Washed a washer and did some ironing. Went downtown in P.M. Bill went to Scout meeting. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1949 Lovely weather. Washed some windows. Charles has a carbuncle on neck, went to Dr. on Monday and again today for a shot of penicillin. FIRST I CAN REMEMBER HIM BEING ABSENT FROM WORK. Lazarus called Dorothy to come in for an interview. Bill had scout work, getting ready for a play. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1949 Another pretty, sunny day. I went to Albers [grocery store] for groceries, and cleaned up the house. Al Philby [from the Department at O.S.U.] was here to see Charles. He is better today. Dorothy got a job at Lazarus at $.70 an hour. We played bridge in the evening. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1949 Rather a gloomy THANKSGIVING DAY. We had two chickens. Dixie came home in evening. We played bridge in P.M. and all went to show in evening. Missed Don. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1949 Dorothy and Dixie [Dorothy's former roommate from Denison?] went downtown. Dorothy had picture taken for Makio [Yearbook at Ohio State]. Played bridge in evening. Charles went to Dr., better, and last trip. Lazarus called Dorothy for work. END OF VOLUME XVII (1949) 1949 28

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MEMBERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING DRAWING, O.S.U, 1950-51 PROFESSORS: Ralph Paffenbarger, Owen E. Williams (emeritus), Robert Meiklejohn, Wooster B. Field, Lawrence Jones, Charles D. Cooper, Charles J. Vierck, Hollie W. Shupe. ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS: Paul E. Machovina, Alfred J. Philby, Fairfax E. Watkins. INSTRUCTORS: Eldis O. Reed, Clyde H. Kearns, Richard W. Parkinson, Richard Hang, William F. Wright, Paul T. Yarrington [later Dean of the College]. 1949-50 1

THE DIARY OF GLADYS BOLON COOPER

BOOK XVIII (NOVEMBER 26, 1949 — AUGUST 31, 1950) ***************************************************************** SYNOPSIS OF BOOK XVIII This nine-month period was one of unusual activity and change for the Cooper family, especially for the three children. Bill married Gloria Bond and bought a new house, Dorothy graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Elementary Education, and Don, fighting a severe eye infection, withdrew from Beloit College. Charles built the Guest House at the cottage in Wisconsin, and Gladys continued her personal tradition of substitute teaching and numerous household chores. They celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary on June 9, 1950. Fanny Cooper Stewart, Charles' mother, continued to make her home with the family, but visited frequently with her sister, Jennie, in Cumberland, Ohio, where Jennie's husband, Charlie, was in declining health. GLADYS, age 50, worked steadily as a substitute elementary teacher. Once she received a "sizable" monthly check of $209.84 for 17 days of teaching; another month she taught a full 20 days for the month. On one occasion she stated that "two hours a day on the bus is too much." The Coopers, of course, owned only one car, and Charles took that to the university. She continued her regular routine of cleaning, cooking, mending, canning. At church she served on committees, and she and Charles continued their adult life-long participation in two bridge clubs. There was no television set in the household. CHARLES, age 51, taught his regular schedule of classes in Engineering Drawing [later on the Department was renamed "Engineering Graphics"], and resumed work on a new edition of French's Engineering Drawing. A sad note was that one of his colleagues, Alan McManigal, committed suicide. BILL, age 26, while continuing his studies at Ohio State, began dating Gloria Bond seriously; they were married at Crestview Presbyterian Church in Columbus on June 8, 1950. Gladys bought a new dress ($17.95) and hat ($6.49) for the wedding. Bill signed on as scoutmaster at Crestview Presbyterian church, and took his troop on various outings, including "shooting" practice. He also continued his duties in the Air Naval Reserve at Port Columbus, and held down various odd jobs from time to time. DOROTHY, age 22, graduated from Ohio State on June 9, 1950, and accepted a job at Stewart Elementary School in Columbus. Dorothy dated several young men during this period, including Ray Barker [friend of Bill's, and later a cardiologist at Riverside Methodist Hospital], Don Heller, John Blackwood, and Dick Munk. She once thought Dick Munk would be "the one" but that was not to be. DON, age 19, withdrew from Beloit College on March 27, 1950, after completing only one semester. He had a severe eye infection which made study difficult to impossible; the infection was attributed both to sinus and a bacterial origin, but stress was also 1949-50 2 a factor. Don was invited to return to Beloit in the fall but did not do so. Before leaving Beloit Don became an active member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. During his break from college he worked part-time at Lazarus, where Gladys reports he received $1.00 an hour. He also made a trip to New York to visit his best friend from high school, David Edwards, and visited the Statue of Liberty, Coney Island, and other sites. The summer of 1950 was an especially busy one for the family at their summer cottage. This was the last time that Don and Dorothy would be with their parents for the summer at the cottage. Charles, with much help from Don, tore down the old ice house (no longer needed since electricity had become available in 1949), and built the Guest House. A new G.E. refrigerator was connected, one Gladys considered a "beauty." There was frequent company during the summer. Eldis and Marilyn Reed, and Wooster and Margie Fields, both of the Department at OSU, visited, and there was much socializing with friends and neighbors on Fish Lake. Fishing was good. On one day the family caught eight "nice" bass, and two 24" northern pikes on another. This summer was a spectacular one for blueberries. The family picked at least 70 quarts of blueberries, including one day when they gathered 12 quarts. Gladys made numerous blueberry pies, but also canned 106 pints of berries, jam, juice, and jelly. They also picked 20 quarts of blackberries, and Gladys canned 9 1/2 quarts of these. Also, she canned 3 pints of bullhead, which Don caught, as food for the cat, Topsy, who also spent the summer in Wisconsin. On the trip home the family stayed at a Tourist Home and rented a room for $3.00. Also, the day after she got back to Columbus Gladys canned 8 quarts of tomatoes from their garden. ***************************************************************** NOVEMBER 26, 1949 Dorothy took training all day at Lazarus. I left early and worked on rummage sale. Not home until after four. We went to Mick's to club. Walters won both prizes. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1949 We all went to church. In the P.M. Dorothy and I went to Indianola [theatre]. She went to Westminster Guild in evening. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1949 Called to Bellows Avenue [School}. Just a day. Very bad evening, electrical storm. Dorothy reported for work at Lazarus. They paid her from four 'till nine and sent her home. Washed Don's laundry. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1949 A lovely day. I got Don's laundry ready, baked cookies for him. Slept two hours in P.M. Bill was in a play (on Monday) with scouts at North Broadway [Methodist Church]. Had a nice dinner. I went to Indianola in evening. 1949-50 3 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1949 Another lovely day. I was called to Broadview for a half day. Went on downtown for afternoon. Ate my lunch downtown. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1949 Finished all the ironing. Washed some windows and baked cookies. Went to see Golda Petty and Mable Young in afternoon. Again Dorothy reported for work, was sent home with four hours pay. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1949 Much colder. I went downtown to Post Office to sign claim for Don's damaged laundry case.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1949 Nice day. Usualy cleaning. We went to Chillicothe [to the Olivers, members of their "dinner" bridge club] in evening. Had a nice dinner and good time. Laura [Hardy] and Bernard [Hatch] won prizes. We drove. Dorothy didn't work. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1949 Looked rainy but soon cleared off. Bill and I went to church. We were home rest of day. Bill took Gloria to show. Special from Don. He will get overcoat as soon as they can get it across border [He had had this tailor-made in Mexico the previous summer]. Dorothy went to Westminster Guild.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1949 I ran one washer and did some ironing. Baked an apple pie. Dorothy worked at L[azarus] after classes. Charles went to church to Men's dinner.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1949 At seven-fifteen called to W[est] Broad [Street School]. Rode downtown with Mr. Westerman. Sixth grade. Rain and a bad evening getting home. A day call.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1949 Didn't do much today. Baked some new cookies and made a new meat dish for dinner. CHARLES SPENDS A GREAT DEAL OF HIS EVENINGS MAKING A MODEL FOR A BUILDING AT COTTAGE. [This must be the Guest House, which began as an ice house. Once electricity was available after 1949 there was no further need for an ice house.] THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1949 Snow storm today but didn't last long. I did some sewing and mending. Dorothy worked at Lazarus.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1949 A nice day. I went downtown early and FINISHED MY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING. CAME HOME AND TIED UP THE PACKAGES. We played bridge in evening.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1949 Rainy and icy this A.M. Charles went downtown, opened an account 1949-50 4 at Building & Loan, got a radio for breakfast room. Dorothy worked today. Edith and Bill were up [for bridge]. Men won. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1949 Rainy day. We didn't go to church. I took MOTHER UP ON ARDEN ROAD FOR AN INTERVIEW. Bill and Dorothy studied for exams all day. MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1949 Bill and Dorothy started their finals. She didn't call in for work today. I washed two washers of clothes. Played some bridge in evening. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1949 Did all the ironing. Washed door curtains and small ones in front room. Washed windows. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1949 Dorothy didn't have a final today, studied about all day. I made a FIVE POUND FRUITCAKE. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1949 At seven-thirty called to Linden [School]. Third grade. Rode over with Mrs. Hathaway. Reed's [Eldis and Marilyn] were here in evening. Bill and Dorothy finished finals. She went to work at noon. Charles finished [at Ohio State] today. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1949 Back to Linden. Rode both ways with Mrs. Hathaway. Got Don's room ready in evening. Dorothy worked all day. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1949 Went to meet Don for seven o'clock train. It was forty minutes late. Wonderful to see him! He went downtown. I washed his clothes, baked pie and cookies. We played bridge in evening. Bill went on overnight with SCOUTS. Dorothy worked today. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1949 Rainy, gloomy day. We didn't go to church. Baked Christmas cookies. Home all day. Bill came home about dark. MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1949 Nice day. Men came to make some changes in furnace pipes. I cleaned up the house. Went downtown in P.M. Dorothy is working full time all week. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1949 Quite warm for December. Charles and I went to Albers [grocery]. I baked some cookies. Charles and Dorothy made annis cookies in evening. I washed a washer after men finished in basement. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1949 Did ironing and baked more Christmas cookies. Charles bought our tree. 1949-50 5 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1949 Some snow flurries but didn't last long. We trimmed our tree. Bill went on a hike with scouts. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1949 Got the house cleaned up, the usual "before Christmas" rush. We went to Edith's [Walter] for our party. Had a nice evening. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1949 Everything ready for Christmas. We stuffed the turkey in the evening. 17 pounds. Bob and Suzanne were over in evening. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1949 A LOVELY CHRISTMAS DAY. Bright and sunny. We all got up at 8:30 to open our presents. A TABLE CLOTH AND NAPKINS FROM CHARLES [Gladys has added in pencil in the margin many years later a notation about the table cloth, "Linen. Gave to Ellen]. Mixing bowl from Bill, slip from Dorothy, pocketbook (from Mexico) from Don. Had the boy from India for dinner. Had a lovely day. Dorothy went to Minister's in evening, then Suzie and Bob came home with her. Played canasta in evening. MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1949 Didn't do much today. A bad, rainy day. Played cards in evening. I baked cookies. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1949 Looked rainy, but finally proved to be a nice day. Dorothy made more cookies on press. I washed a washer. Dave Edwards came in P.M. DON HAD ALL THE BOYS HERE IN EVENING. We went to Walters. Ray took Dorothy to Hartman [theatre]. Bill went to scout meeting. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1949 Dorothy and I spent the day downtown, ate our lunch at Mills [restaurant]. She bought a dress (red, two-piece) with her Christmas money. Don went to Bob Schutz's to a party, and to dinner at Murray's before the party. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1949 Charles and Don went downtown. Don got sweaters with his Christmas money, also Charles got him ice skates. Dorothy met Dixey downtown for lunch and a show. Played canasta in evening. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1949 We went to Gifford's to a party. Micks and Walter's went in our car. Dorothy and Ray [Barker] went to Holly Dance at the Faculty Club. Weather still unusually mild. Don went to Nancy Orr's in P.M. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1949 Last day of 1949. Just the usual cleaning for Saturday. Don went to a New Year's Eve party at Nancy Orr's (home 4:30). Rest of us home all evening. 1949-50 6

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 1950 A very warm New Year's. We didn't go to church. Played cards, a lazy day. MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 1950 Getting Don ready to go back. Some washing and ironing. Dorothy baked cookies for him. A bad, rainy day. We took him to train, he left at eleven. OHIO STATE BEAT CALIFORNIA IN ROSE BOWL GAME, 17-14. TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1950 Rained almost all day. I washed one washer, scrubbed the porch and kitchen. Made some "covers" for clothes out of material I had. Dorothy went to sorority meeting and Bill to scouts. Missed Don a lot! WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1950 More rain. Went to Broadview [school] for a half-day, then downtown. Got overshoes, looked at refrigerator (for cottage). Bought sport shirts for the men. THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1950 Called to Fulton Street [School] and one of worst mornings I ever saw. Ice froze on trolley wires and no buses running. Finally got a ride downtown, then a taxi. Got to school at a quarter 'till ten. Mrs. Myers special school. FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1950 Rained almost all day, but didn't freeze. Went back to Fulton [Street School]. We went to lodge in the evening. Dorothy went to Granville. She had a date with Tom Hamer. SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 1950 Rain slackened today. The usual Saturday cleaning, also did the mangle work. We went to Shupe's in evening (took food). Bill had a date with Gloria.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 1950 Lovely day. Charles and I went to church. In the afternoon we drove to Granville for Dorothy. Mother and Mrs. Anspach went along. In the evening Charles and I worked on committee at church. MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1950 Washed two washers and crocheted tablecloth. Bill went to Father and Son banquet at church, WAS INTRODUCED AS NEW SCOUTMASTER. Charles went with him. TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1950 Did the ironing. Nothing special today. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1950 Baked cookies. Rain today. 1949-50 7

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1950 More rain. Baked a juneberry pie. Some mending. Not enough to keep me busy. Dorothy and I went to Indianola [theatre]. FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 1950 Rain all morning. Cleared off about noon. I went downtown. Baked a custard pie in morning, and marked out a hooked rug for cottage. Dorothy went to show with the Howard girls. SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 1950 A beautiful, sunny day. I cleaned up the house. Bill went to airport. We went to Hatch's to [bridge] club. Laura and Lon [Oliver] won prizes. I missed by two points. SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 1950 Very bad morning and icy. No one went to church. It cleared off in P.M. We were home all day. Bill went to airport, home at one o'clock. Rain again in evening. MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1950 At seven-thirty called to Fair Avenue [School], 6th grade. A nice school. One day. Bill went to scout meeeting. TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1950 Nice sunny day. I washed one washer, baked two batches of cookies and a grape pie. Dorothy went to Worthington with four other students. Bill went to library in evening. Charles getting ready for trip to Chicago, and to see Don. Rain in evening. Don Heller called Dorothy for a dance Saturday evening. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1950 A lovely day. Charles came home after his first class, ate lunch, and went back. The men [from the Department] left [for Chicago] about noon. Bill brought the car home. I washed one washer, and went downtown in P.M. Edith [Walter] called, and Dorothy and I went to Hudson [theatre] with her. Also, washed Don's laundry about supper time. Bill went downtown to scout meeting. THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 1950 Fourteen above, but sunny. I did all the ironing and sent Don's laundry. Bill went to scout meeting with Mr. Rockhold. FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1950 Warmer and a lovely day. I washed one washer and curtains for Dorothy's room Gave Bill's car a push - went up to Worthington and brought his car home. He left his car at Clay's [Baker]. Lonely without Charles.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 1950 Another sunny day. Cleaned up house, baked a pie. Took Bill to Worthington for his car. Stopped at Alber's for groceries. Dorothy 1949-50 8 went to a dance with Don Heller. Bill and Gloria took some of the scouts to shooting gallery. I was home alone all evening. Cross-word puzzle all right (first one).

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 1950 Little rain during night. I got up at six, went to train to meet Charles. Glad to have him home. I went to church. Lois and Fred [Oaches] here in P.M. Dorothy went to a meeting, and Bill and Gloria went to show. MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 1950 Foggy morning, not a very nice day. Rain in evening. I washed two washers, bathroom and kitchen curtains and crocheted tablecloth. Bill went to scout meeting. Dorothy had a date with John Blackwood. TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1950 Rain most of day. I did the ironing. OUR NEW G.E. REFRIGERATOR [FOR COTTAGE] WAS DELIVERED IN P.M. We had ordered it four months ago. Surely is a beauty. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1950 Almost a record. 74 degrees. People went out without coats. I fixed a dress and did some odd jobs. Clean kitchen and bathroom curtains. Dorothy and John went to show. THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1950 Colder and rainy. Went to Women's Association in P.M. Missed Spiritual Life. MOTHER DECIDED TO GO TO CUMBERLAND. CHARLIE [KNOWLES; HUSBAND OF JENNIE, FANNY'S SISTER] IS SICK. FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 1950 Went to Lazarus semi-annual clearance sale. Almost like a spring day. Dorothy had a date with Don [Heller]. Charles and I went to Reeder's.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 1950 Usual Saturday cleaning. Don's laundry came, and I washed it in evening. Edith [Walter] called at 8:30 and she and Bill came up. Boys won bridge game. Bill took scouts to Camp Lazarus. Mother went to Cumberland.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 1950 Rain a good part of day. Charles, Dorothy, and I went to church. We went to Grandview for ice cream. Home rest of day. Bill came home around five o'clock.

MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 1950 Washed two washers and did some ironing. Baked two batches of cookies. Sent Don's laundry. Bill had scout meeting. Rain froze in evening. Very slippery.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1950 Not quite so cold. I did all the ironing and mangle work. Waxed the kitchen floor. Called to Hubbard [School]. Sixth grade. 1949-50 9

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1950 Had 5A and 6B at Hubbard. Charles came for me. Going back the rest of week. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1950 Very gloomy, dark day. Same routine at school. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1950 Much colder but sunny. I walked from Goodale [Avenue], really got cold. Mrs. Hopper there and we ate lunch together. Dorothy went to formal with Don [Heller]. Bill had a date with Gloria [Bond]. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1950 Pretty day, not so cold. I cleaned up house, ran one washer. Dorothy baked cookies. We went to Walter's for bridge. Men wom. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1950 Another nice day. Charles and I left for Cumberland at 10:30. Ate dinner in Zanesville. Mother came home. Dorothy went to chili supper with Don [Heller]. Bill took Gloria to church with him where he made a talk, and brought her over here. We played bridge. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1950 At twenty 'till eight called to Livingston. Bill came home for papers he forgot. He took me to Long and High. Barbara Crites' school. Washed one washer in evening. Charles went to Men's dinner at church. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1950 Back to Livingston [Avenue School]. These (2nd) almost wear me out. Bill had scout meeting. Dorothy went to sorority meeting. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1950 Picture show at school. Going rest of week. Too tired to do much in evening. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1950 Same routine at school. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1950 Glad this is Friday. I got dinner and washed one washer. Dorothy went out with Don, and Bill with Gloria. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1950 Did some ironing and cleaned up the house. Went to a benefit party in P.M. with Miss Dye and Mrs. Riggs. Got some pretty pot-holders for a draw prize. Home all evening. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1950 We all went to church. "Boy Scout Day," and Bill, as scoutmaster, read the responsive reading. He did fine. Gloria went to church with us and was here for dinner. Home rest of day. At seven called to Seibert [Avenue School]. 1949-50 10

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1950 Such a nice fifth grade! I lost my voice and had to write on board to children. Got sick and threw up. Had to sign off at end of day. Dorothy went to show with Don [Heller]. Bill had scout meeting. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1950 Didn't do much today except Don's laundry and bake cookies. We went to Faculty Club for dinner. Paffenbarger's entertained department. Had a nice evening, but I couldn't talk very well. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1950 Ironed the shirts. Not doing much but trying to get over cold. Hated to give up such a nice school. Dorothy went to show with John [Blackwood]. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1950 Baked pies, put one away to freeze. Still have cold and coughing a great deal. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1950 Did a little extra cleaning. Bill went to Social Administration dinner. Dorothy went to show with Don. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1950 Ran one washer and cleaned up the house. We went to Hardy's to [bridge] club. Charles and Princess [Hatch] won prizes. Went in Hatch's new car. When we came home Gloria and Bill were leaving, Don and Dorothy were here. We played a few hands of bridge with them. Charles and I looked at carpet at Lazarus. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1950 Charles and I went to church. Home rest of day. Called to Main Street School. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1950 Have a nice third grade, and a student teacher. She is very nice. Paffenbarger's took us to basketball game. Dorothy went out with John, and Bill had scout meeting. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1950 Back to Main Street. Going back Thursday and Friday. Didn't go to church meeting. Dorothy had a mix-up with her dates. John came after he couldn't get her on phone. She went to frat house and played cards with Don. Both nice boys. Bill went to library and took Gloria home. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1950 Enjoyed a day at home. Washed one washer, did some ironing and swept upstairs. Dorothy made a blueberry pie. Charles closed old register under window. BILL TOLD US HE WAS THINKING OF GETTING MARRIED. 1949-50 11

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1950 Back to Main Street. Quite cold in morning, but warmed up during day.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1950 Last day at Main Street. Had been a nice school. Dorothy went to Granville with Barbara Robertson. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1950 Snowed almost all day. I cleaned up house, did some washing and ironing. Baked pies and cookies. Dorothy came home at 5:30. Don took her to "Greek Week" dance at Neil House. Bill went to airport. Sutton's were here. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1950 We didn't go to church. Home all day. Bill went to airport [for National Guard duty]. Called to Southwood [School].

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1950 Have a nice third grade. The Southwood children are at Eastwood and irregular hours. This class takes up at 9:30, dismissed at 3:30. Bill had scout meeting. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1950 Another day at Southwood. Mrs. Best there these two days. Dorothy went to show with Don. Rain today. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1950 March came in like a lion. Snow storms during day and turning much colder. Mother [Stewart] washed Don's [Cooper] laundry, and I ironed it in evening. Charles went to a meeting on campus. Dorothy a new date, Dick Munk. THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1950 10 degrees above this morning! Room is so cold at school. About froze coming home. Mrs. Minister here in evening. FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 1950 Finished a week at Southwood. Had a fire drill. Room too warm today. Dorothy thought she had a date with Don [Heller] but he didn't show up. Turned down John and Dick for tonight. SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 1950 I washed two washers, and did some ironing. Fighting a cold. Called off our bridge game with Edith and Bill [Walter]. Don called Dorothy. He had been sick all week. SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 1950 Still didn't feel very well, didn't go to church. Called back to Southwood. Dorothy went to Hartman [Theatre] with Dick Munk. Bill had a date with Gloria. 1949-50 12

MONDAY, MARCH 6, 1950 Weather better so children can get out a little. Don't feel like doing much in evening. TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1950 Another day at school. Charles came for me. Dorothy and Pat Wolfe were with him. She was here for dinner, she and Dorothy went to a meeting on campus. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1950 Last day at Southwood, but didn't know it until after I came home. Mrs. Truax [the lady who called substitutes for assignments] called me. Have had a bad cold. Glad to be through. THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1950 Enjoyed a day at home. Ran two washers of clothes, baked pies. Spent the afternoon on davenport. Cold began to loosen. FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1950 Called to Medary [Avenue School]. Miss Bayes class. Ate lunch with Mable Meisner. Cleaned living room and dining room after school. Mr. [Eri] Shumaker came while we were eating dinner. Did some ironing in evening. Dorothy had a date with Dick Munk. SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 1950 Went to Dr. Inglis for a check-up. Everything fine. Mick's were here for bridge. Dorothy went to a dance with Don Heller. Bill was at Clay's [Baker] most of day and evening. Hard rain in morning. SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 1950 Charles and I went to church. We went to Mt. Carmel Hospital to see Helen Shumaker [Eri and Helen Shumaker had earlier owned a cottage in Wisconsin on nearby Nicaboyne Lake] in P.M., and stopped at Shupes. Bill and Dorothy studied most of day. MONDAY, MARCH 13, 1950 Called back to Medary. Did some ironing after school. Bill had Scout meeting. Charles giving finals. Bill and Dorothy taking them. Don received his overcoat from Mexico on the 10th. TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 1950 Called to Fulton [Avenue School]. Mrs. Myer's special school. So cold had to stay in library all morning. More finals. Charles came for me. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 1950 Thought I was going to have a day at home, but at 8:15 called back to Fulton. I don't like this special school. THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 1950 At last a day at home! DOROTHY'S 22nd BIRTHDAY. I finished the ironing and baked Dorothy a nice birthday cake. Charles gave her $10.00, I got her a Speidel band for her watch. Boys gave her a suit 1949-50 13 slip and Mother a dollar. Edith a card and two lovely handkerchiefs. A cute card from Dick [Munk], she ate lunch with him. She and Don [Heller] went out in evening. FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 1950 Enjoyed another day at home. Bill worked all day at Clay's garage fixing seat in his car. Dorothy went to Granville for the weekend for initiation [for her sorority]. Went with Barbara Robertson. Bill went out with Gloria. Charles and I went to Indianola [Theatre]. Bad, rainy evening, turned to snow. SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 1950 Nicer day but cold. Bill still worked on his car and took some scouts shooting in evening. I washed two washers, baked cookies and cleaned up house. Dinner club was called off by Olivers. Hatch's, Hardy's, and Charles and I went to the Granville Inn for dinner, then to Hardy's for canasta. We had a nice evening. SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 1950 Nice sunny day but cold. We went to church. Bill and Gloria left at nine o'clock for her home. DON CALLED US IN AFTERNOON. HE IS AN ACTIVE NOW [OF BETA THETA PI FRATERNITY]. Dorothy came home at ten-thirty. MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1950 Started out to be a nice day but a downpour in the afternoon. Charles took car to garage. I had the Bendix going and was ironing. At 9:15 called to Linden [School]. Rode the Weber [Road] crosstown, got there at ten. A second grade. Quite wet coming home. Dorothy went to a sorority group to address envelopes. TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 1950 Will be at Linden all week. Rode with Mrs. Hathaway. A second grade and lunch duty, almost a hundred children. Went to group meeting in evening. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1950 Another day at school. Bill returned from Cleveland [Gloria's parents lived in Gates Mill, a Cleveland suburb]. Dorothy and the girls had lunch downtown and a show. We played canasta in evening. Got the bridge club lined up for April 1st. THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1950 Very tired in evening. Dorothy got supper and I had a rest. Washed Don's laundry. Bill went to show with Craig Walters. Charles, Dorothy, and I played canasta. FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 1950 Quite a day at school! Playground, lunch duty, fire drill and monthly report. WORRIED ABOUT DON. LOOKS LIKE HE WILL HAVE TO WITHDRAW FROM SCHOOL BECAUSE OF SINUS CONDITION. HASN'T BEEN ABLE TO STUDY THIS SEMESTER. SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 1950 Dorothy had appointment with Mr. Miller. HE TOLD HER SHE COULD 1949-50 14 HAVE A JOB NEXT YEAR. I met her downtown. We had lunch at Mills. She bought a spring coat, two pair shoes, a cotton dress. Charles and I went to Walters. Edith and I won game. Bill took some of boys [scouts] shooting. He went to airport. SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 1950 Home all day, except I went in to Westerman's in the evening. Bill was at the airport. MONDAY, MARCH 27, 1950 Started out to be a nice day, but showers in P.M. and evening. Went back to Linden, this second grade about wears me out. Dorothy baked cookies and pumpkin pie, put a blueberry pie in freezer. GOT A CHECK FOR $209.84, ONLY OFF THREE DAYS THIS PAST MONTH. Bill had scout meeting, Dorothy went to Dr. King. DON CALLED US, HE HAS BEEN ADVISED TO WITHDRAW [FROM BELOIT COLLEGE]. WE ARE GOING AFTER HIM FRIDAY. TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 1950 Nice sunny day. Things went pretty well at school. I washed a washer before I left, ironed some in evening. And washed my hair. Bill had a date with Gloria. DOROTHY ASSIGNED TO STEWART AVENUE FOR PRACTICE TEACHING. Don [Heller] called for a date. ALLAN MCMANIGAL, SUICIDE. [HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING DRAWING]. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 1950 Colder and snow in the morning. Quite tired in evening. THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 1950 Nice sunny day. My last day at Linden since we are going for Don tomorrow. Dorothy started PRACTICE TEACHING with Mrs. Morrison at Stewart, third grade. Likes her very much. Bill is working three mornings a week at Juvenile Center. FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 1950 CHARLES AND I LEFT AT 4:15 FOR BELOIT. Nice weather until we were almost there, then a hard rain. We ate lunch in the car and breakfast at Van Wert. We reached Beloit at 1:15 their time. We found Don then registered at Hilton Hotel. We went to see Dr. Ross and administrative staff of college. Then to Beta House. They invited us back to dinner. We enjoyed being at house, then went to see Burns [friends from the cottage]. Pretty tired. SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 1950 Left Beloit at 7:30 (our time). Ate breakfast at Crystal Lake, Illinois and lunch at "The Barrell" close to Plymouth, Indiana. Pretty cold today. Home at twenty-five 'till seven. SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 1950 Didn't do much but rest up today. Home all day. Bill, Gloria, Dorothy and Don went to church in evening. Called to First Avenue. Special school. MONDAY APRIL 3, 1950 Dorothy and I took same bus to school. Such a school I never 1949-50 15 saw! Too many discipline problems. Washed a washer in evening. Dorothy stayed for dinner with Dick and a show. Charles and Don went to [Dr. Rollo] Bonnell [the family doctor]. TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 1950 Another day at school I didn't enjoy. Tried to quit in evening. Mr. Binkley agreed to keep four of the boys in office if I would come back. Did some ironing in evening. Don had X-Rays. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 1950 Not quite so bad with four in office, but still a rough bunch. So tired in evening. Dorothy out with Don [Heller]. THURSDAY APRIL 6, 1950 Such a day! I kept all the boys in the room. They stayed for a luncheon at school. Out for Easter vacation. Told Mr. Binkley not to call me on Tuesday. Almost all in! FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 1950 Got quite a bit of housecleaning done in Bill's room. Took out the old rug in his room. Washed one washer. Charles, Don, and I played "canasta" in evenings. Dorothy and Dick went to show. Bill was out with Gloria. SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 1950 Dorothy and I gave the house a good cleaning. Bill washed windows. Charles took Don to Dr. Lowry. His condition is not serious, sinus is clearing up. Will now take allergy tests. Dick took Dorothy to Seneca to dance. We were home all evening. SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 1950 Not a nice Easter Day. About noon began to snow, and kept it up rest of day. Dick [Munk] and Gloria [Bond] went to church with us and were here for dinner. Had baked ham. Dick was here all day. He and Dorothy went to Clinton [Theatre] in evening. Bill and Gloria left early. WHEN HE CAME HOME HE TOLD US HE AND GLORIA WERE GETTING MARRIED THIS SUMMER. WE ARE GLAD FOR THEM. MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1950 Finished ironing, including the mangle work. Did more cleaning in Bill's room. Baked a batch of cookies. Went downtown about four o'clock, changed my table cloth Charles gave me for Christmas. When I went to use it for Easter found it had some flaws, got a nicer one. Bought a green cotton dress. Bill had scout meeting. Called to Eleventh Avenue [School]. TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 1950 Have the nicest school I have had for awhile. 5A. Charles came for me. Don had a tooth filled and five fillings. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 1950 Will be at Eleventh Avenue all week. Charles and I went downtown after school to see about diamond ring. I AM GIVING BILL ONE OF MINE FOR GLORIA. Played canasta in evening. Dorothy enjoys her third grade, has fixed up an aquarium. Will now have the 1949-50 16 arithmetic herself. Hard snow in P.M.

THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1950 Another day at school. Snow flurries all day and quite a snow storm in late afternoon. Gloria called to thank me for the note I had written her. CHARLES AND DON PLAYED CHESS. FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 1950 Quite cold and some icy spots. More snow. I may have to go back Monday. Dorothy and Dick [Munk] went to show. Bill and Gloria made some wedding plans. Charles, Don, and I played canasta.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 1950 Loloked more like spring, although chilly. I didn't get much done, the usual thing. Don applied for work at Lazarus. Dorothy waent downtown to fire station, got some books. Charles made a new asparagus bed, planted radishes. Dick and Dorothy went to Valley Dale with another couple. We went to Shupe's. Don went to a play with Dick Hargrove. SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 1950 A beautiful day. More like spring. Jennie [Knowles] called early and wanted Mother [Stewart] to come down to stay. Charles and I took her down. Charlie wasn't as bad as we thought. Bill and Gloria went to church, she was here for dinner. Dick [Munk] was here when we came home. HE AND DOROTHY GETTING SERIOUS. MONDAY, APRIL 17, 1950 Back to Eleventh Avenue [School]. After supper went downtown, took back a coat for Mother [Stewart; Charles' mother]. Bought a print dress for $5.00. TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1950 Last day at Eleventh Avenue. Went to our circle meeting with Mrs. Jackson. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1950 Nice to have a day at home. Hung buffet curtains -- all small ones clean now. Don washed breakfast room. Put up clean curtain, also in upstairs hall. Getting ready for dinner club.

THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1950 Washed and waxed floors in living and dining room. Don helped me. Hung drapes in front room. Have most of woodwork cleaned. FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 1950 Washed and waxed floors in Dorothy's room and swept with Hoover. Took a long sleep in P.M. BILL GAVE GLORIA HER ENGAGEMENT RING. Dorothy and Dick [Munk] went to show. We went to show. We went to [Eldis] Reeds for dinner. Don to Beta [Theta Pi] affair at Deshler [Hotel].

SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 1950 Nice day. Don went to M[orehouse] M[artens Department Store] to work. Quit in middle of afternoon, work too heavy [work was to 1949-50 17 unload rolls of carpet from a truck]. Bill went to airport. Dorothy went to see Mr. Faucett [Superintendent of Schools in Columbus?]. He told her SHE WOULD RECEIVE A CONTRACT AFTER NEXT BOARD MEETING. She had a sorority affair and Margaret Gillen was here overnight. They went to Seneca [Hotel] with Dick [Munk] and another boy. Dinner Club here. Princess [Hatch] and Covert [Hardy] won prizes. SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 1950 Started out rainy but didn't rain much. I went to church. In the afternoon took Margaret [Gillen] back to Granville [Denison University], and Dorothy visited with girls. Charles and I went to Shumakers [friends from Wisconsin who lived in Granville], had a nice visit with them. MONDAY, APRIL 24, 1950 Called to West Broad [Street School]. 3rd grade. Dorothy and I went downtown together. Washed a washer of clothes. Bill had scout meeting. He works three mornings a week at Detention Home. Charles, Don, and I play "canasta" in evenings. [They had yet to purchase their first TV set]. TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 1950 A very rainy day. Don had allergy tests, not much reaction from tests today. Bill had comm[ittee] meeting for scouts. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1950 Nicer day. Same routine at school. Fixed my blue suit skirt in evening. Charles is fixing spouting on house.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1950 Washed one washer after school. TWO HOURS A DAY ON BUS IS TOO MUCH. Bill went out with Gloria to see Rev. Heimbeck [Crestview Presbyterian Church on Tulane Road, Columbus] about wedding.

FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 1950 Children saw a play put on by sixth grade. My last day at W[est] Broad. Bill and Gloria went out, and Dorothy and Dick [Munk] to a show. We went to [Wooster] Fields to dinner, also Shupes and Paffenbagers. [All members of the Department of Engineering Drawing. Wooster Fields painted the picture of the front porch of the cottage; this picture now belongs to Donald Cooper]. SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 1950 I went downtown early, bought a suit at Madisons. ($29.95). Cleaned up house, did a little ironing and one washer. Bridge club here. Florence [Mick] and Bill [Walter] won prizes. Dorothy and Dick [Munk] went to show; so rainy we let them have the car. Bill went to Camp Lazarus with the scouts. Wilma Merrilee's called me. SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 1950 Light rain most of day. I stayed home from church and got room ready for Wilma, then she didn't come. Dick [Munk] was here for dinner. Bill at Camp Lazarus. 1949-50 18 MONDAY, MAY 1, 1950 At seven o'clock called to Douglas [School]. 3A, 4B. Half colored and hard to control. Warmed up a lot in P.M. Stopped at Grant Hospital to see Wilma. Bill had scout meeting. TUESDAY, MAY 2, 1950 CHARLES' 51st BIRTHDAY. Couldn't do much about dinner. Charles bought a steak and strawberries. Gloria was here for dinner. $10.00 from me for a watch band, tobacco pouch, Bill, shaving brush, Dorothy, [fishing] line, Don. WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1950 Another day at school. Washing and ironing in the evenings to keep ahead of it. Charles came for me. THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1950 This school [Douglas] about wears me out. Card that Bonds [Esther and Balf; Esther was a cousin of Gladys] from Oregon will stop around middle of month. Don had more allergy tests (Friday). FRIDAY, MAY 5, 1950 Hope this is last day at Douglas. Charles came for me. Quite warm. Washed a washer. Dorothy and Dick [Munk] went to show. Bill out with Gloria. SATURDAY, MAY 6, 1950 Don had boil opened on his neck. Bill washed both baths and kitchen walls. Dorothy helped me a lot. I finished housecleaning Mother's room. Baked pies. Dorothy and Dick [Munk] went to Buckeye Lake. Edith and Bill [Walter] were up. SUNDAY, MAY 7, 1950 Charles and I went to church. Home rest of day. Bill and Gloria went to Old Man's Cave [State Park], took a picnic lunch. We play canasta every evening with Don. MONDAY, MAY 8, 1950 At seven called back to Douglas. Rode over with Mrs. Mussman. A lovely day, but cool. Ice in birdbath this morning. Stopped downtown a little while. Charles and I went to Faculty Club for dinner for 25 YEARS AND OVER. Dorothy had her class alone all morning. Bill had scout meeting. TUESDAY, MAY 9, 1950 Quite chilly. This is one of the worst classes I have had. Ran one washer and did some ironing in evening. Also went to our circle meeting. DON WENT TO WORK AT LAZARUS. Will be temporary but gets $1.00 an hour. WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1950 Rain in morning. After school did a lot of ironing. Charles came home and put roast in, also mopped kitchen. Don didn't get home 'till 8:30. Made over $11.00. Bill went out with Gloria, and Dorothy with Dick [Munk]. 1949-50 19 THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1950 Don thought he had appointment with Dr. He cancelled it and knocked him [Don] out of a day's work. I stopped downtown a little while.

FRIDAY, MAY 12, 1950 My last day at Douglas. Glad this assignment is over. Don worked at Lazarus. DICK [MUNK] TOLD DOROTHY HE HAD BEEN DATING ANOTHER GIRL. (THE CAD!). [DOROTHY WAS VERY SURPRISED AND QUITE HURT. SHE HAD BEEN EXPECTING A BETTER OUTCOME FROM DICK MUNK.] SATURDAY MAY 13, 1950 DOROTHY RECEIVED HER CONTRACT TO TEACH IN COLUMBUS! Don worked again today. We went to Reeder's to club. Walters won both prizes. SUNDAY, MAY 14, 1950 Charles and I went to church. MOTHERS DAY! Charles gave me a housecoat, Bill and Gloria a rhinestone pin, Dorothy, a necklace and two handkerchiefs, Don, a bracelet (to match) and two handkerchiefs. MONDAY, MAY 15, 1950 Thought I'd be home, but at 7:20 called to Reeb [Avenue School]. 4A and 5B. Department work with other grades. Bill had scout meeting. Ran one washer in evening. TUESDAY, MAY 16, 1950 Quite warm today, carried my coat home. Found Balf and Esther here. Got a good dinner complete with good dishes and silver. We had a nice visit in evening. WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 1950 Nice day but cooler. We left the company in bed. Going all week. Dorothy went to concert with Don Heller. THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1950 Nothing new at school. Getting pretty tired. Sore throat in P.M. Slept on davenport all evening and didn't feel well. Dick [Munk] took Dorothy to concert. FRIDAY, MAY 19, 1950 Almost didn't go but about seven decided to go [to school], although I didn't feel very well. Hated to break my full month of 20 days. About all in in evening. Don worked today. Bill was out with Gloria. SATURDAY, MAY 20, 1950 Don worked today. I felt better and got some work done. Our trip to Chillicothe was cancelled. We were home all evening, all of us. SUNDAY, MAY 21, 1950 Lovely day. Didn't go to church. Charles, Don, Dorothy, and I went to zoo in P.M. MONDAY, MAY 22, 1950 Wonderful to be home. I finished washing kitchen woodwork. 1949-50 20 Went downtown in P.M. Got my "wedding dress" ($17.95) and white hat ($6.49). Don went to Dr. Peary. Doctors about concluded Don's eye trouble is caused by bacteria. TUESDAY, MAY 23, 1950 Finished cleaning woodwork in front room and dining room. Baked pies and cooked beef stew. Miss Snyder asked for Dorothy at Stewart [Avenue School] for next year. WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1950 Baked cookies, cleaned bathoom shelves and medicine cabinet. Did the mangle work. Don started Tuesday, will work all week. THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1950 Washed two washers, and some bedding. Aired and sprayed the woolen blankets. Washed and hung curtains in Dorothy's room. Washed ones in Mother's room. FRIDAY, MAY 26, 1950 At 8:30 called to Second Avenue [School]. Bill took me down. Just a day, too hot, and not much interested. A card from Sunny when we came home. We took Dorothy to Granville for the weekend. Don went to a play with Max S. BILL AND GLORIA GOT THEIR WEDDING LICENSE. SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1950 Got a lot of odds and ends done. Bedding put away and sprayed. Baked a pie and cookies. Don worked 'till late. Home all evening. SUNDAY, MAY 28, 1950 Bill went to Port Columbus [Airport]. Rest of us and Gloria went to Cumberland [to visit Jennie Knowles], and to cemetery [where my grandparents, and great grandparents are buried]. Home by New Concord and stopped at Granville for Dorothy. MONDAY, MAY 29, 1950 Washed one washer. Went to Crestview [School] for the afternoon. Started to clean our room. TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1950 Decoration Day and work as usual. Did more washing. Hung curtains and finished our room. WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 1950 Cleaned woodwork in hall. Finished all the ironing. Don worked Tuesday and today. THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 1950 Baked cookies and three pies, put two in freezer. Washed two washers. Went downtown in afternoon. Bought white shoes and green ones, and white pocketbook. Don worked today. FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 1950 Had ironing and odd jobs to do. Had a call for Linden [School] in P.M. Couldn't get a crosstown bus and Mrs. Griffith took me over. My last teaching for this year, told Mrs. Truax not to call 1949-50 21 next week. Don worked today. Dorothy had her last day of student teaching. Mother came home [from visiting her sister, Jennie, in Cumberland]. We went to Shupe's for dinner, Fields and Paffenbargers. Dorothy stayed with O'Donnel's baby, friends of Bill.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1950 A horrible day, poured rain almost all day. We were all home in evening. Walters were here a little while, brought Bill a [wedding] gift from [bridge] club. Bob and Suzanne were here. SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 1950 Lovely day after rain. Dorothy and I went to church, also Bill and Gloria. She was here for dinner. We were home all day except to go for ice cream. I went to Indianola [theatre] in evening. MONDAY, JUNE 5, 1950 Another nice day. I washed one washer, baked a cake and Dorothy made cookies. We went downtown. She got a dress and shoes. I got red shoes. We met Gloria. She got Dorothy a pocketbook from her and Bill. WE GAVE DOROTHY HER LUGGAGE — COMMENCEMENT GIFT. TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1950 Lovely day. I did more cleaning, last day before wedding. Guests arrive. Church group here for picnic supper. Dorothy went swimming and to sorority picnic. Don had eyes tested at Dr. Clark's. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 1950 Baked a cake and last minute preparations. Mr. and Mrs. Bond arrived about five o'clock. Gloria was here for dinner. Had a nice meal and pleasant evening with Bill's future "in-laws." THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1950 BILL'S WEDDING DAY. Hot but a lovely day. Baked a ham. Mr. and Mrs. Bond, Gloria, and Jane (bride's matron) here for dinner. For evening we all ate a piece and waited on ourselves. They went for rehersal in the afternoon. Everything went fine. Gloria was a little late. Her brother didn't go for her soon enough. Had a lovely reception at Wolfe's. So many gifts! They left about ten-thirty.

FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 1950 DOROTHY'S GRADUATION DAY!. Charles, Mother, Don, and I went. A shower during the exercises. DOROTHY WAS ASSIGNED TO STEWART AVENUE [SCHOOL]. Also Pat Wolfe. OUR 27th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY but celebration will be Saturday. Don left for New York in afternoon to visit [David] Edwards [his best friend from high school, who had moved to New York]. SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1950 A let down after so much activity! Cleaned Bill's room up a little. Cloudy all day. Walters, Micks, Reeders, Charles and I went to Fort Hays for dinner to celebrate our [wedding] anniversaries. They came up to see wedding gifts, then we went to Micks for bridge. Reeders won both prizes. 1949-50 22 SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 1950 Dorothy, Mother, and I went to church. In the P.M. we went to Fields (not home), and to see Lois and Fred [Oaches; Lois was a cousin, I believe, of Gladys]. MONDAY, JUNE 12, 1950 Washed three washers and ironed quite a bit. Baked a rhubarb and lemon pie. TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 1950 Charles and Dorothy took Mother to Cumberland [where she would spend the summer with Jennie and Charlie]. I worked more on third floor, washed one washer, washed and ironed my big linen table cloth and napkins. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 1950 Finished third floor. Dorothy and I did the ironing. Went downtown in P.M. Mrs. Minister came over to see the wedding gifts. Charles, Dorothy, and I drove up to get a "Diary Queen" cone. Warmer today. THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1950 Washed two washers, the afghan and some extra things. Getting things collected for Wisconsin. Club here for picnic. Dorothy ate with us. Went to Walters for bridge. Herman [Reeder] and Florence [Mick] won prizes. Dorothy went to Indianola [theatre]. FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 1950 Dorothy baked cookies. Packing, etc. We took her to Granville for Sunny's wedding. Stopped to see Shumakers. Shupes were here, brought a wedding gift. Showers in evening, and very windy. SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 1950 Spent most of day getting ready to go away [to cottage in Wisconsin]. Did the mangle work. Don came home about one o'clock from New York. Had a wonderful time. Bill and Gloria returned from HONEYMOON. At seven Charles and I went to Reeders for dessert and bridge. Had a nice evening. So cold, started furnance again. SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 1950 Didn't do much today. Rain in P.M. Fields were here in afterooon. Viercks in evening. I went to Indianola [theatre]. Bill and Gloria got their presents at Wolfe's. So many lovely things. MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1950 Damp day. I washed two washers. Charles took them to a dryer and dried them. Last day before leaving. So many things to do. BILL STARTED AT JUVENILE COURT. Had scout meeting in evening. TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 1950 Left [for Wisconsin] at 4:20. Had a detour that delayed us. Ate breakfast at Van Wert. Dorothy drove the divided highway. Ate lunch this side of Dyer [Indiana]. Found picnic table — cat with big tail visited us. Drove to Middleton, beyond Madison. 494 miles. Stayed in same cabins we had before. Had a nice dinner at "Top Hat." Took a walk in the evening. 1949-50 23

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1950 Up at three thirty, left at ten of four. Ate breakfast in Tomah. Reached Spooner at eleven. Got groceries, etc. Out to cottage by one o'clock. Ate our lunch here. Everything fine. No mice. Leonard [Johnson] helped bring down our new G.E. [refrigerator]. We didn't do any more than necessary. THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 1950 More unpacking. Mr. O'Hearn here in morning. I went up there in P.M. Charles, Don, and Dorothy got their fishing licenses. FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 1950 Had a very hard storm in the night. Got the garden planted. CHARLES KNOCKED DOWN THE ICE HOUSE AND TORE DOWN BOAT SHELTER. He, Don, and Dorothy put in dock. Don and Dorothy went fishing. He got a 25 inch pike and 17 inch bass. I feel pretty punk with a cold. SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 1950 Cleaned Don's room, pretty well organized now. CHARLES TORE UP OLD ICE HOUSE, WITH HELP FROM DON AND DOROTHY. Pullled out nails, etc. Cut down two pines. Don and I went out in P.M. 2 nice bass. Charles and Dorothy in evening. Six nice bass and several strikes. SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 1950 I rowed down the lake and Charles went along. Had a very hard storm in P.M. Temperature dropped 20 degrees. Lights were out 8 1/2 hours. Had chicken for dinner. MONDAY, JUNE 26, 1950 Lights went off at one A.M. Didn't come on until 9:15. Had fire all day. Baked a cherry pie and a crust. CHARLES AND DON ARE DIGGING FOUNDATION FOR OUR NEW BUILDING. TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 1950 Fire in morning but warmed up in P.M. Dorothy baked cookies, and filled a pie. I ironed Charles' shirts I brought. Dorothy and I went over to Kaddatz [neighbors on the lake; same cottage Darby's owned later]. All took a walk and played canasta. FOUNDATION DAY [for new building that would become the GUEST HOUSE]. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 1950 Cooler again today. All went to town. Ordered cement. Stopped at Kimball's on way home. Fire again today. THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1950 We did the washing. So windy could hardly get the clothes on line. Baked a crust and raisin pie. Dorothy made honey cookies. Charles finished forms for foundation. They fished some in evening, but no luck and too cold. FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1950 Some warmer today, but fire mornings and evening. We did the ironing, finished cleaning the cupborads. Went to Soutter's for concrete mixer, and to Nutt's for lumber. Saw two deer. I rowed down to "Blue Top" cabins. 1949-50 24

SATURDAY, JULY 1, 1950 Did some extra cleaning. Looking for Reeds. Charles, Don, and Dorothy carried stones for cement. She and I took a row after supper and men did the dishes. SUNDAY, JULY 2, 1950 The nicest day we have had for a week. Dorothy and Don went down Long Lake Road and picked wild strawberries. We put them in ice cream. Charles and Don went down to Ryerson's. We took a motor ride around lake. Charles and Don fished. No luck. MONDAY, JULY 3, 1950 No electricity until almost noon. Charles and Don put in half of cement foundation for workshop. Dorothy and I took a boat ride. Baked two cream pies. Mr. and Mrs. Burns, Darryl and Freeman here for dinner. [The Burns' operated Fish Lake Resort for Leonard Johnson during the war; they became good friends with the Coopers. Lived in Beloit, Wis. Freeman was their (unmarried) son; Darryl their grandson.] Men fished after supper. Fire in evening. TUESDAY, JULY 4, 1950 Nice sunny day but cool. Charles and Dorothy finished foundation. Don went fishing to another lake with Mr. Burns and Freeman. I made two batches cookies and a lemon pie. Don caught two 13" bass in evening. Fire felt good. WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 1950 Mr. Nutt brought a load of lumber. We went to town in P.M. for windows. THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1950 Charles got west side up on new building. Dorothy and I walked up road for berries, only found a few. Don and I fished a little while. FRIDAY, JULY 7, 1950 CHARLES FINISHED ALL FOUR SIDES OF BUILDING [WORKSHOP]. Dorothy baked a cake and cookies. I worked on my dress (made from two of hers). Mr. and Mrs. Kaddatz here in evening. SATURDAY, JULY 8, 1950 Charles made window frames and put in cement landing. I dyed my dress and cleaned up cottage. Burns' stopped to say goodbye. SUNDAY, JULY 9, 1950 Nice day. Went to Soutters in P.M. Played canasta in evening. MONDAY, JULY 10, 1950 Much warmer. Had my first swim. Dorothy and I watered the garden. Had our first blueberry pie. Don found a good patch, he and Dorothy picked about a quart. She caught a 12" bass. Charles and I drove to Nutts. He made screens today. I went up to see Mrs. O'Hearn. 1949-50 25

TUESDAY, JULY 11, 1950 Quite warm today, but windy. Don picked berries on Long Lake Road. He and I picked in P.M. down by little lake. Lumber came at 9:30 in evening. Another berry pie. Canned 3 pints berries. WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 1950 We all went to town in the morning. Charles and Don put on siding in P.M. Canned another quart of berries. Turned cool, fire again. THURSDAY, JULY 13, 1950 Quite cool. Fire morning and evening. Baked a blueberry pie. Dorothy and I picked a quart and a half and Don picked that many in P.M. Canned four pints. Rest of lumber delivered. Dorothy and I helped put on siding. FRIDAY, JULY 14, 1950 We did the washing and some of ironing. Dorothy and Don picked about a gallon of blueberries. Canned some more. SATURDAY, JULY 15, 1950 Finished ironing and cleaned up cottage. Baked two blueberry pies. Looked for Reeds but they didn't come. Charles and Don picked berries. Charles has steps up and landing in. SUNDAY, JULY 16, 1950 Reeds had come at a quarter 'till two. Slept in car in driveway until they heard us up. We picked a gallon of berries. MONDAY, JULY 17, 1950 Rain during night. I canned five pints berries. HAVE 20 PINTS. Baked two pies. Girls [Dorothy and Marilyn Reed] baked cookies. TUESDAY, JULY 18, 1950 Don and the girls picked six quarts berries. More canned. Mr. Nutt and Stanley here in evening. WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 1950 Rather cool and gloomy. I canned three more quarts [blue] berries, NOW HAVE 30 PINTS. Made blueberry jelly. Marilyn [Reed] drove, Dorothy and I went to town with her. Charles has building ready for roof. Quite cool. Fire in evening. THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1950 A beautiful day. Don and I had a long trip for berries. Had a good time, found a trash dump. Charles put up rafters. Girls did all cooking and dishes today. Cooked a spaghetti dinner. FRIDAY, JULY 21, 1950 Cloudy with some showers. Charles finished sheeting boards on roof [of Guest House]. I baked two batches cookies, blue berry coffee cake and pie. Took drive in evening. 1949-50 26 SATURDAY, JULY 22, 1950 All went to town except Don and me. I washed my hair and did some mending. Charles ordered plywood for bedrooms and roofing. SUNDAY, JULY 23, 1950 Made ice cream, baked a cake and cookies. Two chickens. Reeds went to Stone Lake in P.M. Fished but not much luck. Went to dump in P.M. Hard showers. MONDAY, JULY 24, 1950 Lovely day. We did the washing. DON AND I PICKED SIX QUARTS BLUEBERRIES IN P.M. Got wet coming home. TUESDAY, JULY 25, 1950 Charles had all windows in and all siding on. Baked two blueberry pies. Canned 4 pints. Made blueberry jam. Marilyn [Reed] packed and made cookies. WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 1950 Lovely day. Reeds left at 9:15. Don and I went berry picking. 4 1/2 quarts. Made eleven pints blueberry jam. All had a swim. Charles put in trim boards. THURSDAY, JULY 27, 1950 Another warm day. I baked a blueberry pie and coffee cake and cookies. Dyed some things. Charles made door for new house. FRIDAY, JULY 28, 1950 Charles, Dorothy and Don picked twelve quarts berries. Don helped me make 15 pints jam. All had swim. SATURDAY, JULY 29, 1950 Pretty hot. Charles finished trim on building. Cleaned up cottage, baked blueberry pie. Dorothy made cookies. Bridge every evening. SUNDAY, JULY 30, 1950 Cloudy in morning but cleared up. Baked cake, had chicken for dinner. Charles and Don walked back in woods, 1 1/2 quarts berries. We all went in P.M. 6 more quarts. Made 1 1/2 quarts [blueberry] jam. Cooler in evening. MONDAY, JULY 31, 1950 Rain during night but cleared off about noon. We all went back in woods for berries. Got about two gallons. Fire every evening. O'Hearns here. TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1950 CANNED ELEVEN PINTS [BLUE]BERRIES. TOTAL 45 [PINTS] FOR PIES. A cold gloomy day. Dorothy and I went to see Mrs. Kaddatz. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1950 Nice day but still cool. We all went to town, home around one o'clock. CHARLES IS PUTTING FINISHING TOUCHES ON GUEST HOUSE. New bed stained, etc. 1949-50 27

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1950 Charles rid up around new building. Got car and trailer put away and scrap box made. Dorothy and I did a big washing and ironing. She started to paint bread box. Don painted floor in front room and Charles inside of [outdoor] toilet. He and I went up to O'Hearns in evening. FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 1950 Another lovely day. I baked pie and cookies. Got cottage all in order. [Wooster and Margie] Fields came about four o'clock, brought a lot of groceries. Fire in evening. SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 1950 Didn't do much today. Charles made screen door for guest house, Men fished in evening. 13 inch bass, two pike, each 24". No fire this evening. Margie, Dorothy and I went to O'Hearns. SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 1950 Didn't do much today, baked a pie, had fish for dinner. We all took a drive in P.M. MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 1950 Nice day. Baked blueberry pie and coffee cake. Dorothy and Don went berry picking. I canned a quart (47 PINTS). Bridge in evenings. W[ooster] caught pike. Fields made a wild flower bed. TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1950 Quite hot today. Charles and Wooster put in cement steps. Dorothy, Margie, and I went to lily pads [which we came to call later on "The point.") A very hard rain as we were finishing dinner. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1950 Beautiful day. Charles had a spell of indigestion and laid around all day. Fields moved in ground pine. THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1950 Another pretty day. Charles felt better. We went to Soutters in P.M. They weren't home [the Coopers never had a telephone at the cottage]. Charles hurt his back lifting the trailer. FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 1950 Fields left about 9 o'clock. They were nice guests. We went to town to get a belt for Charles' back. I drove. It helped him so much, he started to make door for workshop in P.M. SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 1950 Charles finished door. Cleaned the cottage. I made blueberry pie and Dorothy baked cookies. Charles and I fished in evening. Don cut and brought in quite a lot of wood. SUNDAY, AUGUST 13, 1950 Still beautiful weather. Charles and I took a walk, picked a can of blueberries. He made cover for door. We drove to Webster. DON CAUGHT FIVE BULLHEADS (FOR TOPSY — THE CAT). BILL'S 26th BIRTHDAY. 1949-50 28

MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 1950 Looked rainy, but cleared off. Charles made a place to work in Guest House. Worked on book [French's Engineering Drawing] a good part of day. Started to put shingles on roof. I CANNED 3 PINTS FISH FOR TOPSY.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1950 Dorothy gave me a "Toni" [home permanent]. Charles almost finished the shingles. Baked a blueberry pie.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1950 Charles put second coat of stain on building. Mrs. Zahn and mother here. THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 1950 Baked cookies. Dad made inside door and Dorothy painted stairway. Painted floor in kitchen. Dorothy and I took a boat ride. Storm in evening. 40 degrees this morning. FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 1950 We all went to town. SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 1950 Cold and very windy. Zahn's left. [Had next-door cabin later owned by Schwarze's]. Charles is working a good part of day on book. SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 1950 DON'S 19th BIRTHDAY. Dorothy baked him a cake. We are getting him a speidel [watch] band when we get home. Had chicken for dinner. I gave him a green shirt. Took a drive and found three quarts blackberries. Don moved in some little trees. MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 1950 Nicer today. Cleaned up cottage. Charles, Dorothy, and I went [to] Long Lake Road, over a gallon of blackberries. Soutters were here while we were gone. Don moved more trees. TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1950 LETTER FROM BILL. BOUGHT A HOUSE. Had a big washing. CHARLES GOT KNOTS FROM OAK TREES AND MADE A LATCH FOR DOOR. DROVE TO NUTTS IN EVENING TO ORDER KNOTTY PINE FOR NEXT YEAR. Picked berries along "Shumakers" road. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 1950 Canned blackberries. Did the ironing, made a pie. Charles and I went to Kaddatz in P.M. THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 1950 A high wind all day. Made pillow covers from old sheets and fixed a skirt. Mrs. Johnson here in P.M. Kaddatz' stopped to say goodbye. Don and Dorothy moved in more trees. FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 1950 Nicer today but still cool. We all went berry picking. About 9 1949-50 29 quarts. Canned five quarts and a quart and a half of juice. 106 PINTS OF BERRIES, JUICE, JAM, AND JELLY. (9 1/2 QUARTS BLACKBERRIES). [PLUS 3 PINTS OF CANNED FISH FOR TOPSY, THE CAT].

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 1950 Rather cool, fire almost all day. Did more packing. Cleaning cottage. SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 1950 Lovely day. Ate on porch. First time for quite awhile. Had a boat ride around lake. Charles and I walked to Long Lake road, then to Johnson's. When we came back Soutters were here. MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 1950 Our last day! Baked the remaining berries into pies. Got all packing done. TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1950 Left at 5:45. Forgot the "Buckeye" sign and had to take it down. Ate breakfast at Chippewa Falls, lunch at a root beer stand. Got to Beloit at three. Don went to see Mr. Gage and to Beta House. We went to Belvidere, Illinois. STAYED AT UPTOWN TOURIST HOUSE, $3.00 A ROOM. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 1950 Left at five o'clock. Ate breakfast at Elgin, Illinois, and lunch at Fort Wayne. Home at 4:30 [at 393 Mimring Road]. Everything fine. THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 1950 Hot and sticky. Charles unloaded trailer and car. I canned eight quarts tomatoes, put away a few things. Mrs. Bond [mother of Gloria, Bill's new wife] came in P.M. We all went to see Bill and Gloria's new house. DOROTHY AND PAT [VUKOVICH] went to Stewart [Elementary School, where Dorothy had a job] and took things. Don went to Dr. Clark. Eyes better but not ready for intensive study.

END OF VOLUME XVIII (1949-1950)

Word processing program: MULTIMATE [Yes, I know, you've never heard of it] Directory: MOTDIARY File: "1949" Transcribed by Donald B. Cooper, Feb. 21, 2001 Transcription COPYRIGHT 2001 by Donald B. Cooper 1950-51 1

THE DIARY OF GLADYS BOLON COOPER

BOOK XIX (SEPTEMBER 1, 1950 — JUNE 9, 1951) ******************************************************************

SYNOPSIS OF BOOK XIX GLADYS, age 51, and Charles, age 52, celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary on June 9, 1951. In most respects their routines continued as before although there were also some significant changes during this period in the lives of other family members. Bill, and his new bride, Gloria Bond Cooper, both graduated from Ohio State on September 1, 1950. On May 13, 1951 Charles and Gladys learned that they were to become grandparents for the first time (that child was Gary Cooper). Dorothy started teaching in the Columbus public school system, and Don joined the navy with a four-year enlistment. Gladys continued teaching as a substitute in the Columbus public schools; in most respects she seemed to enjoy this activity. She and Charles continued playing bridge on a regular basis with two bridge clubs, and, in effect, three clubs since four couples from the Department of Engineering Drawing also played on a semi-regular basis (see end of this book for a listing of all of the members of these three clubs). She reports the men generally won the prizes, but complained that Bill Walter won because he cheated all the time. (He was also their attorney). Once when Gladys did win the first prize it was lard. She also continued frequent participation at church and in Eastern Star. A new recreation they enjoyed was going to a "drive-in" movie. As usual the house was kept spic-and-span with regular cleaning, washing, waxing, etc. Numerous quarts of produce were canned from their garden including 26 quarts of pears. All of this canning certainly helped the family budget. Charles had a salary of $5,580 as a Full Professor. There was money to buy a new G.E. electric stove, but still no television in the household. But Gladys reports they visited neighbors on several occasions to watch television. CHARLES, as mentioned, continued his duties as a Full Professor at Ohio State. He worked, as he did for so many years, on another edition of French's Engineering Drawing. The royalties helped out. with family finances. Charles put in another enormous garden, and found time to do some carpentry work as well. On April 22, 1951 he finished the beautiful desk for the cottage in Wisconsin. It is still there today, another testimonial to his extraordinary mechanical skills. He also made bookshelves for Bill and Gloria. One incident mentioned prominently was the massive snowstorm of Saturday, November 25, 1950 when 13 inches of snow fell on Columbus. The annual football game between Ohio State and Michigan was played in a blizzard [Michigan won, 9-3]. Ohio State and all public school were closed until November 30. All stores closed and there were no busses. At about this same time Glady made her only mention of the Korean War. On November 28 she said "War news bad!!" BILL, recently graduated with a B.A. in Social Work, returned almost immediately to Ohio State to start work on a B.A. in 1950-51 2 Education. He found a temporary job with an insurance company. Bill and Gloria lived for a time with Charles and Gladys after their wedding, but on November 19 they moved into the house they had purchased. They made regular trips to Cleveland (Gates Mill) to visit Gloria's parents. DOROTHY, age 23, taught one year at Stewart Avenue school, and then transferred to Greenlawn school. Once she played her accordion in a variety show at her school. She was a very popular young lady with numerous and regular dates. During this period she dated Don Finley, Don Heller, Gordon Judson, Bill Briggs, and Ray Barker. Gordon evidently did not have a car since Charles often had to drive him to his busstop to allow him to return to Lockbourne airbase. None of these relationships lasted more than a few months; however, Richard Kutchera, her future husband, had just been hired as a student assistant in the Department of Engineering Drawing. Richard worked for Charles some of the time, and he and Dorothy would soon be meeting. Dorothy also joined Eastern Star during this period, and attended the "Young Peoples'" meetings at Tenth Avenue Baptist Church. DON, age 19, enrolled at Ohio State as a "transient" student for the fall quarter, 1950, while he pondered his return to Beloit College. He was active at the Beta Theta Pi fraternity house during this quarter. He visited Beloit in December, but this proved to be his last visit there. Instead Don decided to enlist in the Navy for four years. Gladys got the word from Don on January 1, 1950 and said "My world fell to pieces when I found Don is thinking of enlisting in the Navy. I cried most of the day." [As I well remember; I was also told that very likely I would never finish college]. Nonethless she was proud to report on January 4 that "Don took his navy tests, passed everything. Had 96 in mental tests, one of the highest grades made there." He was inducted into the Navy on January 12 and departed by plane for San Diego and boot camp, "a very sad day for all of us." Charles was also in tears. But when Don returned home in March on a brief leave Gladys was feeling better, and it was "wonderful to see him looked tanned and heavier." On April 13 Gladys reported that Don had been assigned to the U.S.S. Currier, DE 700, a Destroyer Escort, stationed at the Sonar School in San Diego. FANNY COOPER STEWART, Charles' mother, lived with the family during part of this period, but upon the death of Charles Knowles ["Uncle Charlie"] on September 21, 1950, husband of Jennie Knowles, Fanny's sister, she relocated to Cumberland, Ohio to stay with Jennie. Earlier she had lived with Ralph Cooper, Charles' twin brother, in Arizona, and in time would do so again. ************************************************ 1950-51 3

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1950 COMMENCEMENT [AT OHIO STATE] at nine. A little shower but didn't spoil the graduation. PROUD TO SEE BILL AND GLORIA GET THEIR DEGREES. Mrs. Bond [Mother of Gloria Cooper] left soon after lunch. Don went to dentist. Charles and I went to South Side Furniture Company, ordered our carpet. MOTHER CALLED IN P.M. CHARLIE [KNOWLES, HUSBAND OF JENNIE, SISTER OF FANNY] DIED AT NOON.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1950 I left on one o'clock bus for Cumberland. Got there at four. At funeral home in evening. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1950 MY 51st BIRTHDAY, but didn't think much about it. Charles gave me $10.00, Don, a box of paper, Mother, pillow cases. Edith, seven books, Florence two books, and an apron. Was at funeral home part of day and all evening. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1950 A nice day for the funeral. All the family came down and left soon after we returned from [Cumberland] cemetery. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1950 Another nice day. I helped Mother can some tomatoes and peaches. Went down to see Alta [Gregg] in P.M.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1950 Left on 12:30 bus. In Columbus at three o'clock. Went down to get my substitute slip. Glad to be home. DOROTHY'S FIRST DAY WITH THE CHILDREN. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1950 Canned six quarts tomatoes and made grape jelly. BILL IS GOING BACK TO SCHOOL FOR AN EDUCATION DEGREE. Started part-time job driving a dry cleaning truck. Gloria started work at Depot. Charles at office all day working on book. [French's Engineering Drawing]

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1950 Made more grape jelly, unpacked most of our berries [canned in Wisconsin during summer]. Made apple pie. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1950 Cleaned upstairs, made crab apple jelly. Dorothy went downtown. Bridge club called off. Charles, Dorothy and I went to "drive-in" picture show. Bill went on a trip with "little brother." DON AND GLORIA WENT TO CLEVELAND. [Still my only trip to Cleveland; Gloria's parents lived in Gates Mill, a suburb of Cleveland] Took up carpet. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1950 Dorothy and I went to church. Nice day. All arrived home safely.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1950 Cloudy but didn't rain until evening. I canned nine quarts 1950-51 4 tomatoes, did some ironing and washed one washer. Charles, Dorothy and I went to Beechwold [Theatre]. Had a call to Lincoln Park [School]. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1950 Charles took me to school and came for me. Had a nice fourth grade. David Edwards came about seven o'clock. Dorothy went to a shower for Louise. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1950 Charles took me to school and came for me. Last day (Jewish Holiday. New Year). Seven boys here in evening. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1950 Washed one washer Wednesday evening and two today. Did ironing. Dave left today. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1950 Had a day off. Went to Palace to see "Three Secrets." Bought a two-piece dress and a brown velveteen dress. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1950 Cleaned up house. Dorothy baked cookies, went downtown in P.M. She was a hostess at Louise's wedding in evening. Charles and I went to Walters [for bridge]. Bill rented a truck and moved some of their furniture. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1950 Charles, Don and I went to Cumberland. Dorothy went to Sunday School at Tenth Avenue Baptist. Had to can peaches in evening. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1950 Made 13 pints plum butter, seven glasses crab-apple jelly. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1950 Made four quarts grape juice and crab apple jelly for Gloria. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1950 More grape juice, some ironing. Apple and elderberry pie. Don found berries at back of our lot. Our new carpet laid today. Very nice. Called back to Lincoln Park [School]. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1950 Charles took me to school and came for me. Elaine [Thomas; friend of Dorothy's] here in evening with her Christmas cards. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1950 Washed one washer. Rainy in morning but cleared off about noon. Dorothy and Ray [Barker], Bill and Gloria went to Neil House [Hotel] to dance. DON GOT A JOB AT ROBERTS PHARMACY. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1950 Cleaned up house, made three quarts grape juice. Don worked from five 'till ten thirty. Dorothy went to a luncheon for Pat [Vukovich]. Charles and I went to Micks in evening. Quite cool. 1950-51 5

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1950 Very cool. Charles and I went to church. Dorothy went to Sunday School at 10th Avenue [Baptist Church], drove the car. Bill was at airport. Don worked from three 'till eleven. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1950 Nice day but cool. I made grape juice, washed two washers, did some ironing. Bill got the deal closed on their house. DON GOT HIS SCHEDULE FIXED UP FOR STATE. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1950 At seven called to Michigan Avenue [School]. Fourth grade. Charles took me and came for me. DON HAD A QUESTIONAIRE FROM DRAFT BOARD. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1950 At twenty 'till seven called to Shepherd [School], a half day, then at seven told to go back to Michigan [Avenue School]. Rode to Fifth Avenue with Pat. Charles came for me. DON STARTED FRESHMAN WEEK. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1950 Washed one washer, made three more quarts grape juice. Went downtown in P.M. Don ate lunch at Beta House. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1950 Cleaned both bathrooms, our bedroom and Don's, mopped the kitchen. Baked pies. Charles, Dorothy, and I went to "drive-in" theatre. Don went to football game at North [High School]. Nice warm evening. Dorothy's first paycheck. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1950 Went to Dr. Clark for eye exam. Went to wrong address. Dorothy and I had lunch at Mill's. Didn't get through at Clark's 'till 3:30. Edith and Bill [Walter] were up. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1950 Summer like day. Charles and I went to church, Dorothy to Sunday School at 10th Avenue. She went to Young People's meeting there. Don worked from three 'till eleven. MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1950 At eight o'clock called to Linden [School]. Rode both ways with Mrs. Hathaway. Dorothy thought she had a date (from Sunday evening) but he didn't show up. Charles had to give a test in evening. Bill and Gloria went downtown. [NOTE: As Charles started the academic year 1950-51 at Ohio State, his salary as a Full Professor in the Department of Engineering Drawing was $5,880. His "total compensation" reached $6072 when retirement and insurance were added.] 1950-51 6 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1950 Back to Linden. Charles came for me. Went to Dr. Clark to finish eye exam. Dorothy's date called — a misunderstanding on Monday. She went to sorority meeting. Don worked from five 'till eleven. Classes started at O.S.U. Letter saying Flo and Tom [Nelson; Flo was Gladys' cousin from Phoenix, Arizona] are coming. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1950 Another day at Linden. Washed a washer and hung up before school. Ironed in evening. Picked a mess of beans. Don worked from five 'till eleven [at Roberts Drug Store at corner, as I recall, of Oakland Park and North High Streets]. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1950 Nice to be home. Washed door curtains and little ones in front room and dining room. Washed a washer of clothes. Made two pies (one for freezer). Don worked again this evening. Did the mangle work. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1950 Cleaned up house. Went to Dr. Clark's for my new glasses ($36.00). Charles and I went to Hardy's [Lon and Edith] in evening. Dorothy went to show with Don Finley. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1950 Nice day. Cleaned up house. Dorothy and I went downtown in P.M. She bought a dark blue suit ($43.00). Charles, Don, Gloria, and I played some bridge in evening. Dorothy went to show again with Don Finley. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1950 Gloria and Bill, Charles and I went to church. I took Don to work in P.M. and stopped to see Lois [Oaches]. Dorothy went to Tenth Avenue for Sunday School and Young People's meeting. Called to Michigan [Avenue School]. MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1950 Same class I had at Michigan two weeks ago. Charles came for me. Baked cookies after I came home. He picked a nice mess of beans. I hung clean curtains in kitchen. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1950 Dismal day and rain. Glad to be home. Washed a washer and did some ironing, some extra cleaning. Don went to work at five. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1950 Nicer today. I did the ironing. Mended and hung bathroom curtain. Went downtown in P.M. Got my coat from storage. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1950 Gave Dorothy's room a thorough cleaning. Clean curtains. Baked a pie. Dorothy on committee meeting at church. Charles took her down. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1950 Clean curtains in our room. More cleaning. Dorothy went to a church party. Bridge club called off for Saturday. 1950-51 7

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1950 Cleaned up house, baked cookies. Charles took out screens and washed windows. He felt miserable with a cold. Went to bed in afternoon and evening. We called off our visit to Walters. Dorothy went out on a date with Don Finley. Bill and Gloria went to Cleveland. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1950 Charles felt better. He, Dorothy, and I went to Cumberland. Don worked from three 'till eleven. MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1950 At seven fifteen called to McGuffey [Avenue School]. A one-day call. Very warm. Asked Mrs. Truax not to call me rest of week. Don worked from five 'till eleven. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1950 Put three pies in the freezer. More cleaning. Don ushered at concert. Dorothy went with him. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1950 Got the house all in order. Flo[rence] and Tom [Nelson, from Phoenix, Az.] came at two-thirty. Nice to see them after nine years. Spent the evening visiting. Beautiful day. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1950 Another lovely day. I got our supper started. Flo and I went downtown. Home about three. Took a short rest before supper. We four went to see Ice Follies. Dorothy and Pat went to Open House at Linden [School]. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1950 I washed one washer. We didn't do much but visit. Flo and Tom went to Webbs for dinner. Dorothy went to party with Don Finley. Bill and Gloria went to Circleville Pumpkin show. RUTH McKINNEY [Dorothy's former roommate from Denison, and who once was engaged to Bill] arrived at a quarter 'till twelve. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1950 Didn't get much done. Leaves cleaned up in front. Dorothy and Ruth went to Granville. Flo, Tom, Charles, and I went to Fort Hayes Hotel for dinner. Window shopped afterwards. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1950 Still nice weather. Nelsons left at twelve o'clock. Enjoyed having them but tired after all the excitement was over. Dorothy came home in morning on bus. Don worked in P.M. Bill was at airport today. Rain in evening. MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1950 Cooler today. I sorted apples, put two pies in freezer. Canned seven quarts pears. Washed one washer. 1950-51 8 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1950 Turned down a call to Fairmoor [School] at 7:35. Didn't know how to get there. Did the ironing. Canned six quarts pears. Went downtown, bought a watch ($33.59), a new hat ($3.99). WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1950 Called to McGuffey. Rode over with Mrs. Hathaway. Just one day. Canned three quarts pears after school. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1950 Still beautiful weather. I finished the pears, seven quarts. 26 QUARTS IN ALL. Washed one washer. Don worked from three 'till eleven. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1950 Did the hand ironing, cleaned second floor (except Dorothy's room). Made a birthday cake for Gloria. Had a little special dinner for her and some gifts. Dorothy had a new date, Bill Briggs, a medical student. Don ushered at Memorial Hall -- James Melton. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1950 So warm, had to have doors open. Cleaned house, baked a cake. Club here. Bill [Walter] and Lucille [Reeder] won prizes. Dorothy went to fraternity party with Don Finley, costume. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1950 Still very warm. Dorothy and I went to church. In P.M. Charles and I called on Yarrington's [from the Department of Engineering Drawing; later Paul Yarrington was a Dean]. Stopped to see Hathaway's new house. Dorothy went to show with Don F[inley]. MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1950 Beautiful day. Baked mincemeat cookies, washed one washer. Potted rest of flowers. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1950 Very sunny and warm. I washed another washer, did quite a bit of ironing. Don worked from three 'till eleven. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1950 Beautiful day. Still warm. I went to see Lucy Dennis in P.M. (without a coat). THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1950 Cooler today. Some rain during night. I cut off my blue coat and put a belt in the back. Made an apple pie. Don worked from three 'till eleven. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1950 Gloomier today, rain in afternoon. I cleaned the downstairs. Made two pies. Went to Dr. Inglis in P.M. ($5.00). Everything fine. Shupes were here in evening. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1950 Rain most of day. Dorothy had planned a bicycle ride with Bill Briggs. When it had to be canceled, he asked for a dinner date and 1950-51 9 show. But she had a date with Don Finley. We went to Chillicothe. Hatch's drove. We won prizes, garment bags. Bill and Gloria went to Cleveland [to visit Gloria's parents]. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1950 Sunny but colder. I went to church. Dorothy went to 10th Ave[nue Baptist Church] to Sunday School and to evening group. Don worked. Bill and Gloria got home about nine o'clock. Called to Eleventh Avenue [School]. 4A, 5B. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1950 A nice class, but a student teacher. Washed one washer after school. Dorothy and I went downtown. She got a new brown dress. Don went to fraternity meeting. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1950 Back to 11th Avenue. Charles came for me. I am pretty tired in the evening. Dorothy went to sorority meeting. Don worked. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1950 Rainy and colder. A play in P.M. given by Junior League. Don ushered at Memorial Hall. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1950 Rainy and colder. Had two mothers to visit. Don F[inley] stopped in evening to see Dorothy. Don worked. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1950 Last day at Eleventh Avenue. Parents visited almost all afternoon. Dorothy and Don [Finley] went out after initiation. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1950 Cleaned up house, washed two washers. Charles trimmed trees in backyard and cleaned up yard. We went to Reeders to [bridge] club, I won first prize, Bill, second. Dorothy and Don [Finley] went to show. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1950 Don and I went to church. He worked from three 'till eleven. Dorothy went to 10th Avenue in evening. Bill and Gloria took a drive, brought home nuts. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1950 At nine o'clock called to Beck Street [School]. Didn't have a car so she called someone else. Finished all the ironing, baked a pie and put one in freezer. Went to underwriters party in evening. Mr. Hale was here to talk to Dorothy about insurance. Don ushered. BILL AND GLORIA WILL MOVE SATURDAY. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1950 Put two more pies in freezer. Went downtown in P.M. to a group meeting in evening. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1950 Baked toll house cookies. Went to Charlotte Shoemaker's to bridge luncheon. Charles was home in P.M., trimmed trees in back yard. 1950-51 10

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1950 Went to church to business meeting and luncheon. Don worked from three 'till five. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1950 A full week at home. Cleaned the second floor. Did some ironing. Gloria and Bill are busy packing. Dorothy left for game at Illinois with Don Finley and two other couples. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1950 Finished cleaning the house. Baked pies. Gloria left about eleven. Bill brought a "U-Drive-It" truck. Charles helped him load and went over with him. HATED TO SEE HIM LEAVE FOR GOOD. Reeds were here in evening. Don ushered at Memorial Hall. BILL HAD A NICE DAY TO MOVE. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1950 Charles and I went to church. Don went to Beta House for initiation. Worked afterwards. We went over to see Bill and Gloria. Surprised at how nice they are fixed up so soon. Dorothy home at five o'clock. Rain in evening. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1950 At twenty 'till eight called to Ninth Avenue [School], fifth grade. Lively bunch. Rain today. Miss Bill and Gloria. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1950 Back to Ninth Avenue. Did some ironing in evening. DON WENT TO MEMORIAL HALL AND GOT AN "EXTRA" PART IN OPERA. [The opera was La Boheme. A bus carrying the "extras" for the non-singing crowd scenes had broken down, and so some ushers were hastily pressed into service. I was put into a costume and appeared on stage in two bar scenes; of course I wasn't old enough to drink and, for that matter, couldn't sing either. But "we" got an enthusiastic applause. ]. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1950 Last day at Ninth. Charles came for me and we stopped for our turkey. 19 pounds. Stuffed it in the evening and made cranberry salad. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1950 A LOVELY THANKSGIVING DINNER AND LOTS TO BE THANKFUL FOR. Bill and Gloria were here. Charles started to clean walls in Bill's room. Dorothy and Don [Finley] went out for a short date. Cold and snow in evening. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1950 Very cold. Dorothy and I went downtown. She opened a bank account and got a mixer. Did quite a bit of Christmas shopping. Snow and weather getting worse. Charles and Don finished cleaning the walls and Don started moving his things in Bill's room. 1950-51 11 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1950 Snow several inches deep and more fell all day. WORST STORM FOR 37 YEARS AND RECORD LOW TEMPERATURE FOR NOVEMBER. Mother had intended coming with Imogene [Squire] but cars are stalled by the hundreds in city. MICHIGAN GAME PLAYED IN BLIZZARD [THE FAMOUS "SNOW BOWL" GAME WHICH MICHIGAN WON 9-3]. Don got his room arranged. Charles moved in Don's old room for a study. Dorothy and Don [Finley] went to a dance. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1950 Quit snowing, but oh the snow! No busses running and most church services canceled. Charles and Don shoveled the driveway. Don made a path for Mrs. Youse [neighbor down the street who lived alone], then worked from three 'till nine. Gloria and Bill came in for supper and overnight. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1950 No school. O.S.U. closed, all stores closed. No busses. More snow fell during night, total 13 inches. Charles and Mr. Scherzer shoveled path to Woodbine [Road]. Don finished Mrs. Youse's. I washed and ironed, also curtains on third floor. Dorothy made pies, worked on reports, etc. Bill and Gloria got home safely. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1950 Still no school. Finished all the ironing, hung some curtains on 3rd floor, did some mending. [Korean] war news bad!! Dorothy and Don [Finley] went to show. Only part of the busses running. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1950 Put clean papers in cupboards. Still no school! Dorothy and I went downtown in P.M. Charles got supper. Bought a bed-stead at Boston Store ($27.00). Snow piled high on streets. Cars can't park. Many stalled cars still on street. An hour and a half getting home. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1950 Snow melting some. Had a call to Sight Saving at Fulton, but turned it down. Schools and O.S.U. opened today. No one drove. Don worked this evening. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1950 Called to Southwood [School], fifth grade. An hour getting to Lazarus where I changed busses. Some warmer and snow melted some. Went to lodge in evening. Don [Finley] and Dorothy went to a show. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1950 Still more snow melted. Did the Saturday cleaning. Dorothy and Charles went down and got her mixer and wall paper for spare room. Dinner Club called off. Edith [Oliver] had an operation. Hatchs and Charles and I went to Hardys and played canasta. Mother [Stewart] came while we were gone. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1950 Mother and I went to church. In P.M. drove over to Bill's and to Indianola [theatre] in evening. Don worked in afternoon and evening. 1950-51 12

MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1950 Back to Southwood for one more day. Don went to fraternity meeting. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1950 A nice winter day. Mother and I went downtown, ate our lunch at Mills. Dorothy went to sorority alumni meeting. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1950 Another nice day. Mother went downtown. I washed one washer, finished ironing and baked cookies. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1950 Baked two pies, one for freezer. Finished ironing. Don worked. Snow turned to sleet and froze. Very bad driving. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1950 I cleaned the second floor. Had some things advertised in Booster [neighborhood weekly paper], sold bed-stead in back room and a mirror. Don left for Beloit at 11 o'clock. Dorothy and Don Finley went to Candlelight Inn. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1950 Cleaned the downstairs. Mother went home [to Cumberland, where she lived at the time with her sister, Jennie] in P.M. Sold a mirror through Booster. Charles and I went to Walters. Dorothy made Christmas cookies. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1950 Slept until almost 9:30. Bill and Gloria were over for dinner. Took Dorothy to church in evening. Called to 11th Avenue. 6A. MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1950 Started to ride with Pat. She got her car stuck on stone. I got help from garage and went on bus. A one-day call. Called the Department group for dinner on Saturday. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1950 Enjoyed a day at home. Don's train was two hours late. Called back to Eleventh Avenue. A 4B. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1950 A pretty nice class, rest of week. We made a five pound fruit cake in evening. Streets froze, bad driving and walking. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1950 Same routine at school. Went downtown after supper. Did a little more Christmas shopping. More snow today. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1950 Children had a picture show. Charles and I stopped at Albers for groceries. 1950-51 13 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1950 Cleaned up the house, put two pies in freezer and baked one, baked cookies, washed one washer. Home all evening. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1950 Didn't go to church. Did several odd jobs around house. Had our Christmas party at Micks preceded by an excellent dinner. Had a nice evening. Don worked. MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1950 Back to Eleventh Avenue for the week. Washed one washer and did some ironing in evening. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1950 Pretty cold. Same routine at school. Made some Christmas cards for children to take home. Charles and Dorothy made cookies. Don had Christmas party after store closed. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1950 Nothing special, still cold. Don Finley and Dorothy went to show. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1950 Last day before vacation. Dorothy and I both had Christmas parties at school. Afterwards, I took gifts to Miss Fachule [?]. Don worked this evening. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1950 Cleaned up house. Went downtown in P.M. Dorothy and Don [Finley] went to show. Had an accident on way home. Her forehead and lip cut. We didn't know it until Saturday morning. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1950 Dorothy went to Dr. Bonnell. Glad she wasn't hurt worse. Washed one washer and cleaned up house. Bill and Gloria came for dinner and we had our gift exchange with them. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1950 Bill and Gloria went to her house for Christmas. Dorothy and I went to church. Very slippery. Stuffed a 19 pound turkey. Made cranberry salad. Took packages to Imogene to take to Cumberland. Drove through [Upper] Arlington to see the lighted houses. Don worked. MONDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1950 [CHRISTMAS DAY]. Opened our presents about 9:30. Waited for all to get up. Charles and I got a Sunbeam coffeemaker. Slips from Gloria and Bill, Don and Dorothy. Hose and scatter pins from Edith [Walter], hose from Alta [Gregg], two aprons, books, and perfume from Florence [Mick]. Westermans [Helen and Joe; next-door neighbors] were here for dinner. Missed Bill. He and Gloria stopped on way home, and Don F[inley] was here twice. He and Dorothy went to show in evening. Mother came in about six o'clock. Weather turned bad and snowy. 1950-51 14 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1950 Several inches of snow and slippery. Didn't do much except finish the ironing. Made appointment to have a permanent. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1950 Still cold and slippery. I had my hair cut, two long braids and got a permanent. We all went to Bill's in the evening. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1950 Went downtown for some exchanging. Not quite so cold. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1950 Bridge club met at Walters. Lucille and I won prizes, almonds. Dorothy and Don F[inley] went to Holly Dance. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1950 Cleaned up house. Mother went home in morning. Charles is papering the back room. Charles, Don, Dorothy, and I played bridge in evening. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1950 Didn't go to church, did some little chores around house. We went to Westermans for a buffet supper. Don came after work. Dorothy went to a party at Don Finley's. Saw the New Year in with Westermans. MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 1951 Did the ironing and washed a washer. Put three pies in freezer. MY WORLD FELL TO PIECES WHEN I FOUND DON IS THINKING OF ENLISTING IN NAVY. I CRIED MOST OF DAY. He went to a "Rose Bowl" party at Bob Schutz's and dinner. Dorothy and Don [Finley] went to Jane's. TUESDAY JANUARY 2 1951 Didn't do much today. DON WENT DOWN TO SEE WHAT HE COULD FIND OUT ABOUT NAVY, DECIDED NOT TO DO ANYTHING FOR A MONTH. ALSO WENT TO DRAFT BOARD. Dorothy went to sorority meeting. We played cards in evening. Called to Reed, special school. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1951 Didn't think much of this school. Nothing to go on. Glad it was only a day. Mrs. Stahl brought me home. DON THINKS HE HAD BETTER GO SOON [TO NAVY]. THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1951 Called to Livingston [Avenue School], 6B, and 6A. A nice school. DON TOOK HIS NAVY TESTS, PASSED EVERYTHING. HAD 96 IN MENTAL TESTS, ONE OF THE HIGHEST GRADES MADE THERE. Has a boil on nose. Dr. Bonnell gave him a shot of penicillin. He worked at Roberts [pharmacy]. FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1951 Back to Livingston. Don's boil was worse. Terribly swollen. Another shot of penicillin. Better in evening. We played cards. Dorothy and Don Heller went to show. Dorothy's petition went in a [illegible]. 1950-51 15

SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 1951 Washed two washers, cleaned up house. Don's face better. Wonder what happened to Don Finley this weekend? We went to Shupes. Snowing. SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 1951 Several inches of snow. We were home all day. Don worked. Bill and Gloria came about four o'clock, stayed for ham and eggs. Dorothy worked all day on charts. MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 1951 I did the ironing from Saturday's washing and washed one more washer. Went downtown in P.M. Got a "simplicity" on sale. A yellow bed spread for guest room. Don went to Beta house for lunch and to meeting in evening. THIS NAVY BUSINESS STILL HAS US UP IN THE AIR. TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1951 At twenty after eight called to Indianola [school]. Got there at nine. Glad it was one day, I don't like the principal there. Don, Charles, and I played canasta in evening. Don H[eller] called Dorothy. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1951 I washed most of kitchen walls and woodwork, and kitchen curtains. DON WILL LEAVE THE LAST OF WEEK. We played cards in evening. Dorothy went out with Don Heller. Don Finley called. THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1951 Finished kitchen walls and hung clean curtains. Don went down to see Dr. Clark [opthamologist]. FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1951 DON WAS INDUCTED INTO NAVY. WILL LEAVE BY PLANE SATURDAY FOR SAN DIEGO. I CAN HARDLY BEAR TO SEE HIM GO. Had our last canasta game in evening. Don H[eller] took Dorothy to Hartman [theatre]. SATURDAY JANUARY 13 1951 A VERY SAD DAY FOR ALL OF US. CHARLES TOOK DON DOWN AT 8:30. [The only time I can remember seeing my father cry.] He bought an electric sander. I had my hair set at Roena's and met Dorothy downtown. She bought a new coat ($40.00). Don H[eller] took Dorothy to party at fraternity house. Edith and Bill [Walter] were up. Helped us through a bad evening. Men won by fifty points. SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 1951 Didn't go to church. Rained all day. Charles and I went to Bill's in P.M. MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1951 At 8:30 called to McGuffey [School]. A nice 4B class in portable. TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1951 Went back to McGuffey. Rode with Mrs. Hathaway. Just two days. 1950-51 16

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1951 Hung little curtains in front room, baked cookies. Scrubbed kitchen floor and waxed. THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 1951 Almost spring like. Washed windows on outside and did the ironing. Dorothy and Don H[eller] went out. FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 1951 Didn't feel well. Spent the day on the davenport. Dorothy and Don H[eller] went to show. SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1951 We didn't do much today. Hung curtains in guest room. Dorothy went to a television party with Don F[inley]. Charles and I went to Walters. SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 1951 Dorothy went to Tenth Avenue [Baptist Church] to Sunday School. Charles and I went to church, shook hands at the door. In the P.M. we went to Crouses and to Bills. Dorothy and Don F[inley] went to show. MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 1951 Called back to McGuffey. Mrs. Hathaway forgot me and came back. Same class I had last week. In the evening Charles and I went downtown to look at electric ranges. Found "our" stove at Beechwold Electric. A G.E., a beauty. TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1951 Back to McGuffey. Decided to buy stove. $75.00 for our old one. This one cost $393.00 besides our old stove. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1951 Quite slippery. Back to McGuffey. Charles, Dorothy, and I went to Indianola [theatre] in evening. Dorothy treated us. Stove installed. THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1951 No school for children today. Dorothy went to a workshop. I baked a pie on new stove. Went to church luncheon and Women's meeting. I went to Indianola to see "King Solomon's Mines." FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1951 Clean door curtains in front room. Cleaned some upstairs. Dorothy finished first semester. Went to show with Don H[eller]. SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 1951 Nice spring like day. All ice off our street. Cleaned the house, bridge club here. Herman [Reeder] and Bill [Walter] won prizes -- peaches. Charles helped Bill and Gloria all day. Dorothy went to party with Don H[eller]. 1950-51 17

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 1951 What a day! Everything a glare of ice. Didn't go out.

MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 1951 Very, very icy. Our street a solid glare of ice. Called to Fairwood, but turned it down. Charles left car in driveway. Cold. Did all the ironing, hand and mangle. TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1951 About 10 above. Called to North Linden but turned it down. Washed one washer. Our street a solid glare of ice. Hundreds have been hurt in falls. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1951 A sleety snow fell several inches deep. Marvene [Shonting] called, talked an hour and a half. Dorothy stayed home today with a bad cold. Two good letters from Don. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1951 Snow and more snow! It took the girls an hour and a half to drive to school. Then school was called off at 9:30. Mrs. Truax called me at 9:15 for Linden. Third refusal this week. Baked two batches of cookies. Cars stalled, busses late, driving and walking terrible. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1951 Ten below zero! No more snow and bright, sunny day. Didn't seem to get much done. Had my hair set in P.M. Dorothy cut out a pair pajamas and made a pumpkin pie. She went to a formal with Don Finley. He brought her an orchid. I went to lodge. Eleven there besides the officers. Charles put the corner shelves in breakfast room. Don H[eller] called. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1951 Washed two washers and cleaned up house, baked a cake. Charles and I went to Bill's for dinner. Bonds [Gloria's parents] were there. DOROTHY HAD A NEW DATE, GORDON JUDSON from Lockbourne Air base. Doubled with Jan Howard and her friend. Had dinner at Neil House. Bill and Gloria's cars won't start. We brought battery home. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1951 Sunny day and some warmer. We all went to church and to Bill's in P.M. Took battery back after having it charged.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1951 Didn't have much to do today, some ironing and straightened up. Went downtown in P.M., went to bank. Got scatter pins for Edith's birthday present. And a jacket for Charles's birthday. Quite a ways ahead but a good value. Warmer today, streets are very mushy. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1951 At seven o'clock called to 8th Avenue [school]. My "old" class came in for language. I was so glad to see them and they were glad to see me. Just one day. Worked in dining room at church on Men's dinner. Dorothy went to Alumni meeting. 1950-51 18

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1951 Glad to be home. A terrible morning. Water froze and snow fall. Very cold and slippery. Getting close to zero by evening. Dorothy met Gordon downtown for a show. They came up afterwards and Charles and I both liked him. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1951 Didn't do much today. Finished comfort made from scraps. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1951 Called to McGuffey [School]. Rode with Mrs. Hathaway. Charles is making shelves for Bill and Gloria.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1951 Charles and Dorothy went to Dr. Stark. Each had a tooth pulled. She and Gordon went to Hartman [Theatre] in P.M., then had dinner downtown and came up here to play records. We went to Reeders to [bridge] club. I WON FIRST PRIZE, LARD. Bill [Walter] won second. Still very slippery.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1951 Didn't go to church. Charles and I went to Bill's in P.M.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1951 Called to Olentangy [School], a pleasant surprise -- pretty decent fifth grade. Just one day. Did some ironing after supper. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1951 I met Eva [Faelchle] downtown. We went to style show at Lazarus, then she came up for supper. Gordon called Dorothy. (BOTH DON'S HAVE FADED OUT). [Don Finley and Don Heller]. Steady rain and froze.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1951 Very icy! I de-frosted the refrigerator. Baked a pumpkin pie and put two berry pies in freezer. Charles gave me a box of candy for Valentine's Day. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1951 Called to Linden, 4B Rode with Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Hathaway. Charles in working on shelves for Bill and Gloria. Charles and Dorothy went to dentist. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1951 Washed one washer. Also washed my hair - had it on pin curlers when a call came for half day at Linden. Charles took me over. A second grade. BOTH DON'S HAVE QUIT CALLING.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1951 Cleaned up house, baked cookies. Charles took Dorothy to dentist. She had a wisdom tooth pulled and more fillings. She went downtown for a haircut. In the evening she and Gordon [Judson] went to Indianola [Theatre]. Charles and I went to Reed's [Eldis and Marilyn] for dinner. After we came home, Charles took Gordon to bus. 1950-51 19

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1951 A lovely, sunny day. Seems almost like spring. I went to church. We went to call on Suttons in P.M. We all went down to see Lazarus' windows and to Bill's. He had gone to airport [Naval air reserve]. We didn't wait for him to come home. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1951 Went downtown in P.M. Got tickets for the Hartman [Theatre], Jeanette McDonald and Gene Raymond in "The Guardsman." Went to a style show at Lazarus. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1951 Called to Glenmont [School], 5A, 6B, 6A. Rode to end of bus line and walked rest of way. Charles came for me. Rain in evening. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1951 Charles took me to school and came for me. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1951 Cleaned up house. Went to church in P.M. Had Shupes, Fields, and Paffenbargers [all colleagues from the Department of Engineering Drawing] here for dinner and bridge. Dorothy worked at church on a dinner. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1951 Glad 'phone didn't ring. Took a long sleep in P.M. Laura and Covert [Hardy] were here for dinner and we went to Acacia House [Charles' college fraternity] for bridge. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1951 Didn't do much today. Dorothy went downtown. Charles went to Bill's in P.M. Charles and I went to Indianola [Theatre] in evening. Dorothy and Gordon went to Howard's for cards. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1951 Another nice day. We went to Cumberland. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1951 Did the ironing, cleaned our chest of drawers. Charles, Dorothy, and I went to Hartman [Theatre] -- Jeanette McDonald. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1951 Lovely day. Washed several windows inside and outside. Cleaned bathroom shelves and made a lemon pie. I went to Indianola [Theatre].

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1951 Another nice day. Called to Chicago Avenue [School], 5A, 6B. Nice school. Charles came for me. THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 1951 Lovely day. Baked cookies and made peppermint ice cream. Went to lecture at Lazarus, Gayelord Hauser. Bought his book. Bill stopped in morning. 1950-51 20

FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 1951 Cleaned upstairs bedrooms, did some mending. Went to lodge in evening. SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 1951 Cleaned up house, washed one washer, ironed my good tablecloth. Gordon took Dorothy to Marzetti's for dinner and to the World [Theatre]. We took her downtown on way to Hardy's for club. I won first prize. Bernard [Hatch] for men. After we came home, took Gordon to bus. Hard rain in P.M. and evening. SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 1951 Nice day. We went to church. Charles and I went to Bill's in P.M. Took over shelves and drawers Charles had made for them. MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1951 At seven-thirty called to Fulton [Avenue School]. About the same class I had there a year ago. TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 1951 Back to Fulton. Very tired in evening. We went to church to dinner. Men's Club had the ladies as guests. Westerman's went with us. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1951 Back to Fulton. Charles came for me. THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1951 Thought I was through at Fulton but called back. Waited 20 minutes on Parsons car, got a taxi. Finished today. Washed a washer after school and went to our group meeting. FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 1951 Still nice weather, but colder. Nice to be home. Did all mangle and hand ironing. Lucille [Reeder] stopped to see Dorothy's formal. I rode up to Powell [small town north of Columbus] with Charles. SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1951 Lovely day. Cleaned up house and did some ironing. Dorothy went to Jan's [Howard] shower in P.M, and she and Gordon had dinner downtown. Met Jan and Jim afterwards. Charles and I went to Lane [Avenue] Theatre. SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 1951 I went to church. Charles went up to Powell to get his teeth. Gordon was here for dinner. WHAT A SURPRISE! DON CALLED FROM SAN DIEGO! COMING HOME SOON!! We took Gordon back to bus.

MONDAY, MARCH 12, 1951 Still nice weather I washed one washer. Cleaned kitchen cupboards and broom closet. Went downtown in P.M. New black shoes ($12.31). Charles and Dorothy had supper ready. 1950-51 21

TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1951 Did the ironing. Cleaned [clothes]press [closet] in our bedroom. Bill stopped in the morning. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 1951 Called to Medary (at Eastwood). Charles took me and came for me. More snow today. THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 1951 Cleaned our bedroom (house-cleaned). Washed woodwork, cleaned and waxed floors and furniture. We went to Fields [Margie and Wooster] for dinner. Shupes and Paffenbargers [also there]. Charles cleaned paper in front room. FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1951 DOROTHY'S 23rd BIRTHDAY. We took her to Jai Lai [restaurant] for dinner. Then she went to rehersal for Janet Howard's wedding. I gave her a bracelet, three pair hose, Charles, two slips (and dinner). Bill and Gloria an automatic pencil, Mother, $1.00, Edith, a hanky. SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 1951 Cleaned up house, made two blueberry pies. Dorothy went downtown to have a link taken out of her bracelet. She went to Janet's wedding (she poured at reception). Gordon [Judson] was here for dinner. We took him to bus. Charles cleaned paper in dining room. A telegram from Ralph [Cooper; Charles' twin brother] saying he and Frieda will be here Wednesday. SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 1951 Slept 'till nine o'clock, a record for us. Didn't go to church. I made up two beds for company. Went to Bill's in P.M., then to bridge club at Mick's. Florence had us for dinner. Lucille and Bill won prizes. MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1951 At twenty 'till eight called to John Burroughs, nice 5A. A bad, snowy day. Eight substitutes there, rode home with Mrs. Axline. Had kitchen, baths, and breakfast room washed ($13.00). TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 1951 Called Mrs. Truax and asked to be off remainder of week. Did the ironing and hung clean curtains in kitchen, baths and hall. Got pretty well rid up for company. DON TELEPHONED FOR MONEY. WE WENT DOWNTOWN TO TELEGRAPH IT TO HIM. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 1951 Put two more pies in freezer, baked cookies and a cake. Had everything ready by noon. Had my hair set. Mother and Jennie came at three o'clock. We all (except Dorothy) went to meet Ralph and Frieda - plane on time at 6:10. Talked to midnight.

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1951 Nice day. Mother, Jennie, Frieda, and I went downtown for the day. Mother and Jennie took us to lunch at Lazarus (5th floor). 1950-51 22

FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 1951 The men, Mother and Jennie went downtown. Dorothy home for Easter vacation, she had a bad cough. Paffenbargers were here in evening. Bill and Gloria were here for dinner. HE STARTED NEW JOB AT INSURANCE COMPANY TODAY. Colder. SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 1951 Colder and snow flurries. We didn't do much but cooking and talking. (Reeders and Fields were here in evening (on Sunday). Played bridge. Gordon overslept for date. SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 1951 EASTER SUNDAY. I hated to miss church. In the afternoon we all drove over to Bill's. MONDAY, MARCH 26, 1951 Ralph and Frieda left on 10:30 plane. Beautiful day. I did some washing after we came home. In the evening we went back to Bill's. Mother forgot her pocketbook on Sunday. Mr. Jeffries was there. Gordon came to see Dorothy, brought a big box of candy with a white lamb. TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1951 DON'S BUS AN HOUR EARLIER THAN WE EXPECTED. WE WENT AFTER HIM. WONDERFUL TO SEE HIM LOOKED TANNED AND HEAVIER. I baked a pineapple chiffon cake. Cards in evening. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 1951 Washed one washer, did some ironing. Mother and Jennie left at noon. Felt we could relax a little after so much company. Dorothy had to go back to Stewart [Avenue School, where she was teaching], practice for v[ariety] show. THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1951 Baked cookies, and cupcakes. More ironing. Canasta in evening. FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 1951 Cleaned woodwork in dining room. CHARLES IS TAKING DON OUT TO DRIVE SOME EACH DAY. Gordon took Dorothy to "Oklahoma." Bill and Gloria were here for dinner. We played cards after they left. Charles had to go downtown for Dorothy. SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1951 Cleaned up house. Charles and Don took books to second-hand book store. Bill took Don to his house in P.M., and in evening he went out with a boy he knew at Robert's [Pharmacy]. Dorothy and Gordon went to play cards with Jan and Jim. Reeders were over. Lucille and I won game. Dorothy and Don didn't come in 'till after one. We waited for them. SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 1951 We didn't go to church. Charles took Don for another driving lesson. Canasta in evening. 1950-51 23

MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1951 Cleaned woodwork in front bedroom. Made Don a lemon pie. Dorothy and Gordon went to Ohio [Theatre]. Don had another driving lesson. Went to Beta House in evening. TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 1951 Cleaned hall and furniture in front room. Played cards in evening. Hate to think this is Don's last day at home. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1951 DON LEFT [FOR SAN DIEGO] AT EIGHT O'CLOCK. Charles took him to bus. [I had 14 days leave; 6 of those were spent traveling back and forth on Trailways busline.] Hard to think we won't see him for many months. I cleaned furniture in dining room and did some ironing, went downtown in P.M. Charles and I went to Indianola [Theatre]. Dorothy had practice for variety show [at her school]. THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 1951 Cleaned woodwork in hall. Cleaned up house and refrigerator. Went downtown in P.M. Went to meet Mother but she had come on earlier bus. Nice day and warmer. [Exactly fifty years ago today]. FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 1951 At seven called to Reeb [Avenue School]. 6A. Rode to Stewart with Pat. Charles came for me so I could get back in time to have my hair set. DOROTHY WENT INTO EASTERN STAR, LOOKED VERY LOVELY IN GOLD FORMAL. She, Mother, and I went to the dinner. Dorothy was a guest. SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 1951 Nice sunny day. I didn't do much, helped Charles plant radishes and onions. He spaded part of garden, planted lettuce. We went to Hatch's to [dinner bridge] club. Had a turkey dinner. Olivers won both prizes. SUNDAY, APRIL 8, 1951 Charles, Dorothy and I went to church. He and I went to Bill's in P.M. Dorothy called Jan to see if she knew anything about Gordon. She and Jim took her for a drive. MONDAY, APRIL 9, 1951 Finished extra cleaning on third floor. Washed two washers. Gordon called. Dorothy had dress rehersal for variety show. Card from Don. Back safely to San Diego.

TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1951 Did all the ironing and mangle work too. Put two pies in freezer. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 1951 Went to Florence's [Mick] to a bridge luncheon. Had a nice afternoon. Charles and I went to variety show in evening. DOROTHY PLAYED ACCORDION AND HAD AN ACT WITH TWELVE OF HER PUPILS.

THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1951 Dorothy played again in variety show. I went to our church group. Cold again. 1950-51 24

FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1951 Received a salad bowl from Frieda. A GOOD LETTER FROM DON. HE IS ABOARD THE [U.S.S.] CURRIER [DE 700]. [THIS SHIP WAS A DESTROYER-ESCORT STATIONED AT THE SONAR SCHOOL IN SAN DIEGO.] Went downtown, got several things at Lazarus. Charles and I went for groceries in the evening. SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1951 All three of us "house cleaned" Dorothy's room. She and Gordon went to show in P.M. Edith and Bill [Walter] were here in evening. BILL CHEATS SO MUCH, WE ARE GETTING TIRED OF PLAYING WITH THEM. SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 1951 Charles and I went to church. In the P.M. we went to the Home Show with Reeder's [Herman and Lucille], to their house for supper and to watch TELEVISION. Had a nice time. Lucille's birthday. MONDAY, APRIL 16, 1951 Still colder and snow flurries most of day. I was called to Southwood [School]. Mrs. Axline brought me home. CHARLES HAS BEEN WORKING ON DESK FOR COTTAGE.

TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 1951 Back to Southwood. Rode with Mrs. Axline, came home on bus. Gordon, Jim and Jan were here in evening. I went to Mrs. Gillespie's [next-door neighbor to the west on Mimring Road] to watch TELEVISION. [Charles and Gladys did not yet own a television set]. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1951 Last day at Southwood. Five substitutes there today. Mrs. Minister [another neighbor from Woodbine Road] here in evening. Lovely day. THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1951 Nice to be home. I washed a washer and baked a pie. Went to Mrs. Axline's for lunch TO WATCH GENERAL McARTHUR'S HOMECOMING ON TELEVISION. Had a good lunch and very nice afternoon. FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1951 Washed the small curtains in front room and door curtains, also some bedding. Went downtown in P.M. Got a green faille suit ($6.00). Dorothy went to church group. I went to Indianola [Theatre]. SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 1951 Cleaned up house, washed two washers. BEGAN THINKING OF A TRIP WEST. (Gordon went home for a few days). Charles and I went to Bill's in evening. Dorothy and Pat went downtown and to ball game.

SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 1951 Rain most of day. I went to church. CHARLES FINISHED DESK FOR COTTAGE, ALL BUT KNOBS AND STAINING. 1950-51 25 MONDAY, APRIL 23, 1951 Lovely day. I washed one washer, curtains over buffet and Dorothy's curtains, did some ironing. Put two pies in freezer, and shortened my new green suit. Went over to see Doris [Fletcher. Next-door neighbor; daughter of Mrs. Gillespie. Doris and her husband, Earl, lived with Mrs. Gillespie. They had a son, Ronald.] Dorothy went to Eastern Star group. TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1951 At seven called to Fieser, MY 43rd SCHOOL. Only a day. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 1951 Straighted up house, started to cover a stool with chintz. Went downtown - to banks and took Dorothy's tax stamps. [Ohio then had a system of sales tax stamps, issued in various denominations. They could be collected and turned in for some kind of rebate.] Gordon here in evening. THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1951 Cooler today. Finished covering the stool. Went to church meeting in P.M. FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 1951 Lovely day. I went downtown in P.M. Dorothy and Gordon went to Howards for dinner and cards. SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 1951 Charles spent day helping Bill put linoleum on sink. I planted a row of onions, set out some flowers and cleaned up house. Dorothy went downtown in morning. She and I both worked at church. We went to Walters in evening. SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 1951 Nice warm day. Charles, Dorothy, and I went to Cumberland. She and I drove down. Home at 6:45. MONDAY, APRIL 30, 1951 Another nice day. I washed one washer, did some cleaning up, hung front screen and washed screens and door. Took my coat to storage in afternoon. Charles went to help Bill put on linoleum on sink in evening. TUESDAY, MAY 1, 1951 Dorothy entertained her alumni group of sorority. I cleaned up house and baked a pineapple chiffon cake. Had twelve. Charles worked at Bill's in evening. I went to Indianola [Theatre]. WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1951 Worked outdoors part of morning, swept garage and cleaned leaves out of shrubbery. CHARLES' 52nd BIRTHDAY. I gave him a jacket, Dorothy, a tobacco pouch, Mother, socks, Bill, a metal saw. Called to Olentangy [School]. THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1951 Same class I had once before, 6 white boys. Very warm. [Olentangy was a predominantly African-American school]. 1950-51 26

FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1951 Glad this is only two days. Had playground and lunch duty. Dorothy went to lodge to get more instruction. Gordon came up and they went to Jan's. Much cooler. SATURDAY, MAY 5, 1951 Lovely day but still cool. Got ready for dinner club. Had baked ham and scalloped potatoes. Bernard [Hatch] was unable to come. Bill and Gloria stopped on way to Cleveland. Dorothy, Gordon and Jan went to show. Oliver's [Lon and Edith] won both prizes. Charles started to stain the house. SUNDAY, MAY 6, 1951 Another nice day but still cool. Dorothy and I went to church. I put pictures in album. MONDAY, MAY 7, 1951 Washed three washers and did some ironing. Charles and I went to Faculty Club to dinner (25th year dinner). [Dinner was for those faculty who had 25 or more years of service.] TUESDAY, MAY 8, 1951 Did some ironing, aired the woolen bedding. Went downtown in P.M. Bought a violet coat ($17.00) reduced from ($39.95). A pocket book for Mother for Mother's Day. WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1951 Very cool again. Washed windows on outside and basement windows. Getting odd jobs finished. Went with Charles to get plants in P.M., and we went to Bill's in evening.

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1951 Baked oatmeal cookies. A gloomy day. Went to church group in evening. I had the devotions. Called to Highland. FRIDAY, MAY 11, 1951 One of the nicest classes I have had. 5A. Charles came for me. WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO GORDON? SATURDAY, MAY 12, 1951 Charles worked on painting. I cleaned up house. Dorothy went to dinner party at Mrs. Rankins. Mr. and Mrs. Miller were there. Charles and I were home. Had a picture (2) on Don's ship for MOTHER'S DAY. SUNDAY, MAY 13, 1951 Lovely day. We all went to church. Bill and Gloria were here for dinner. They brought me a box of candy. Dorothy gave me a double deck of plastic playing cards, Charles, a dress and my new velvet coat, Mother, pair hose. Suttons here in evening. WE ARE GOING TO BE GRANDPARENTS! 1950-51 27 MONDAY, MAY 14, 1951 Washed two washers. Went downtown, got two pieces of material for Mother's birthday, and a blanket for Doris' baby [Ronald Fletcher]. TUESDAY, MAY 15, 1951 Did all hand and mangle ironing. Charles getting more painting done. Gordon called about eight o'clock. WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 1951 At 8:30 called to 8th Avenue [School]. Class I had two years ago. Glad to see them. Quite warm! Sat on porch in evening. DOROTHY MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO GREENLAWN [SCHOOL] NEXT YEAR. THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1951 Did some mending. Bill Briggs called Dorothy for a date on Friday but she had one withn Gordon. (Later Gordon canceled because of Armed Forces Day.) FRIDAY, MAY 18, 1951 Cleaned the house downstairs and bathroom. Cleaned up playhouse, put up bed. We went to Walters to club, a dinner. Charles M[ick] and Charles C[ooper] won prizes. Went to see Doris in P.M. SATURDAY, MAY 19, 1951 Dorothy went downtown. I baked a cake. Mr. and Mrs. Axline were over for bridge. Charles rented high ladders and painted and stained the gables. GORDON WAS HERE FOR SUPPER. HE AND DOROTHY WENT TO SHOW. (LAST WE SAW OR HEARD OF HIM.) [Penciled in note reads: "Letter [from Gordon] on June 8th."] SUNDAY, MAY 20, 1951 Charles and I went to church and shook hands at the tower door. We went to Bill's in the evening, and took a drive on the way home. MONDAY, MAY 21, 1951 Washed two washers and did some ironing. Dorothy went to see Mr. Miller - GOING TO GREENLAWN [SCHOOL] NEXT YEAR. She and I went to Indianola [Theatre]. Charles getting along fine with the painting. TUESDAY, MAY 22, 1951 Did some ironing and made a pad for "our baby" [Gary Cooper] and started a little comfort. Went downtown, got a flowered [illegible] to wear on trip. ($8.99). Mother here when I came home. WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 1951 Rained during night and much cooler. Had gas lit during day. Didn't do much, baked a cherry pie. Took Mother to see Frances White for a treatment. THURSDAY, MAY 24, 1951 At eight o'clock had a call for John Burrough's [School]. Charles came home and took me. Mother went downtown. 1950-51 28

FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1951 Mother and I went downtown. Ate our lunch at Lazarus Tea Room. Much warmer in afternoon. SATURDAY, MAY 26, 1951 Cleaned up house, baked mincemeat cookies. Bill and Gloria came over in evening. No word from Gordon. SUNDAY, MAY 27, 1951 Left at seven-thirty for Cumberland. We went to cemetery and set out flowers. Went to see Alta [Gregg]. Rained all way home. Home at 6:15. MONDAY, MAY 28, 1951 Very gloomy day. Rained about all afternoon. Finished spraying and "mothing" clothes and blankets. Washed my hair. Eva [Faelchle] called and talked over an hour. TUESDAY, MAY 29, 1951 A little warmer. I washed two washers, did a little ironing.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 1951 DECORATION DAY [former name for Memorial Day] and a lovely day, some warmer. Charles painted all day. Dorothy painted the fence and cut the grass. I did the ironing and cleared the driveway. THURSDAY, MAY 31, 1951 Beautiful day. Neither too hot or too cold. I washed one washer, baked cookies. We went (Fields and Shupes) to Paffenbargers to dinner. Had a delicious dinner, such good rolls. FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 1951 Cleaned second floor. Went downtown in P.M. Got money from bank for our trip [to San Diego to visit Don]. In evening, Dorothy and I went to lodge. Very hot. SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1951 Still very warm. Dorothy went to Port Columbus with teachers for a breakfast honoring Mrs. Rankin. In P.M. she and Pat went swimming and in evening she went to Buckeye Lake with Pat and Dewey [Vukovich]. Ray [Barker] was here to see her in P.M. I cleaned house. Club (Walters, Micks, and Reeders) here for dinner. Bill [Walter] and Lucille [Reeder] won prizes. Charles painted about all day. Still very warm. SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 1951 Dorothy and I went to church. Home rest of day. Bill and Gloria stopped on way home from Cleveland, had a lunch. Visited a little in evening with Tracy's and Scherzers [neighbors on Mimring Road].

MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1951 Drizzly rain a good part of day. Washed one washer, had trouble getting it dry. Hunted up some of Don's civilian clothes he wants brought out. So cool in evening had the gas lit. 1950-51 29

TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 1951 At seven called to North Linden [School]. Took Charles to school and had the car. Just one day. Dorothy went to sorority picnic. Still cool.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 1951 Washed two washers and did some ironing. Baked a cake. We went to Bill's in the evening. Ray [Barker] went with us. THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1951 More ironing, baked a blueberry pie. More packing. I went to Indianola [Theatre]. FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1951 Everything packed and ready to start to San Diego. Dorothy went bowling with Bill Briggs. (Letter from Gordon). Bill and Gloria's FIRST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 1951 OUR 28th ANNIVERSARY. We are starting for California. Will continue in next book.

END OF VOLUME XIX (September 19, 1950 — June 9, 1951)

MEMBERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING DRAWING. 1950-51

FULL PROFESSORS: Ralph S. Paffenbarger (chair), Owen E. Williams (Emeritus), Robert Meiklejohn, Wooster B. Field, Lawrence D. Jones, CHARLES D. COOPER, Charles J. Vierck, Hollie W. Shupe. ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS: Paul E. Machovina, Alfred J. Philby, Fairfax E. Watkins INSTRUCTORS: Eldis 0. Reed, Clyde H. Kearns, Jr., Richard W. Parkinson, Richard Hang, William F. Wright, Paul T. Yarrington. STUDENT ASSISTANT RICHARD E. KUTCHERA: This man later would marry Dorothy Cooper.

MEMBERS OF BRIDGE CLUBS (1) CHARLES AND GLADYS COOPER, William "Bill" and Edith Walter, Herman and Lucille Reeder, Charles and Florence Mick. Bill Walter was also Charles and Gladys' attorney. (2) "THE DINNER CLUB": CHARLES AND GLADYS COOPER, Lon and Edith Oliver (who lived in Chillicothe), Bernard and Princess Hatch, Covert and Laura Hardy. (3) "The Departmental Club" CHARLES AND GLADYS COOPER, Hollie and Juanita Shupe, Ralph and Viola Paffenbarger, Wooster and Marjorie Fields. Met occasionally, usually for dinner.

Word processing program: MULTIMATE [Yes, I know, you've never heard of it] Directory: MOTDIARY File: "1950-51" Transcribed by Donald B. Cooper, April 21, 2001 Transcription COPYRIGHT 2001 by Donald B. Cooper 1951-52 1

THE DIARY OF GLADYS BOLON COOPER

BOOK XX (JUNE 9, 1951 — MARCH 3, 1952) *****************************************************************

SYNOPSIS OF BOOK XX GLADYS, age 52, celebrated her 28th wedding anniversary with Charles on June 9, 1951. She continued her career as a substitute elementary teacher in the Columbus Public Schools. She visited her 44th school, and once visited three different schools in four days. Once she accepted one of her longest assignments ever when she worked for eight consecutive weeks at Siebert Elementary. Gladys complained strongly about visiting Fulton Special School, a school she said she "hated" and would never visit again. Yet she went back there for two days a short time later. CHARLES, age 52, continued his long-time career [it lasted 43 years] as a Professor of Engineering Drawing at The Ohio State University. During these months he worked on the latest edition of French's Engineering Drawing, taught several classes, and found time, as usual, for his hobbies of gardening and woodworking. Charles and Gladys maintained an active social calendar with two regular bridge clubs, the Faculty Club, activities at Crestview Presbyterian Church, and numerous other friends. A highlight during these months was their visit to New York City from January 23 through 28, 1952. They saw such Broadway hits as "South Pacific" and "Guys and Dolls," and visited China Town, West Point, and Central Park. But a sad note was the death on November 15, 1951, of "Toby" their dog. He was buried alongside the tennis court in the back yard. Two new activities, both very pleasant, started this period -- watching television and babysitting for their first grandchild, Gary Cooper. Gary Lee Cooper, son of Charles William ("Bill") and Gloria was born September 27, 1951 (8 lbs., 4 and 3/4 oz.), and baptized December 23. Their first television set, a black-and-white [the only kind available then] "Du Mont Combination" was purchased for $620.00. This was a considerable investment for the Cooper family since in 1951 Charles was paid only $6,540.00 as a Full Professor; the TV cost nearly 10% of his annual income. BILL AND GLORIA, both age 27 and also both recent college graduates, were both working. As mentioned above their first child, Gary, was born during this period. At times a young man, "Buddy," a somewhat troubled teen-ager whom Bill had met through his social work, lived with the family; this caused some considerable friction at times. DOROTHY, age 23, continued her teaching career at Greenlawn Elementary School in Columbus, and continued to live with Charles and Gladys. She dated various young men and was briefly engaged to one of them, Gordon Judson. On September 4 Gladys reported that "Gordon has asked Dorothy to marry him." On October 20 Dorothy and Gordon announced their engagement, but after Gordon departed by train the next day Dorothy never saw him again. He wrote on Dec. 17 that he "wanted to call the whole thing off." Gladys reacted, "The Big Cad, ... she is better off without him." 1951-52 2 DON, age 20, finished his first year in the Navy. On June 25 Gladys reported that Don had been selected to "strike" (become an apprentice) for Hospital Corpsmen while still serving on his ship, the USS CURRIER (DE 700) stationed at the US Naval Sonor School in San Diego. ["DE" stands for "Destroyer Escort."] On September 10 Gladys reported Don had been promoted to Seaman. Charles, Gladys, and Dorothy drove to San Diego to visit Don for a week from June 14 to June 20. Enroute they visited in Phoenix, Arizona, with Ralph and Frieda Cooper, and their children. Ralph was Charles' identical twin brother and only sibling. Accommodations at "tourist cabins" cost from $6.00 to $6.50 for three persons. FANNY DOLMAN COOPER STEWART, Charles' mother, began this period still living with Charles and Gladys, but on January 15, 1952, Fanny departed by train for Phoenix to make her home with Ralph, who had built a small but very comfortable house for Fanny on his ranch. Fanny's sister, Jennie, continued to live in Cumberland, Ohio. SUMMER OF 1951 IN WISCONSIN. Charles, Gladys, and Dorothy were at their summer cottage in Wisconsin from July 18 through September 24. During this period Charles installed the beautiful knotty pine on the living room walls of the cottage, and also built the sliding door and the built-in bookshelves. They also purchased a floor furnace which naturally Charles installed all by himself. They picked dozens of quarts of wild blueberries, red raspberries, blackberries, and wild plums, much of which Gladys canned and brought home. On the way home they stayed at a "tourist home" for $3.50; the owners invited them to watch television with them for the evening. *******************************************************************

SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 1951 This book opens on our 28th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. Also, WE LEFT FOR CALIFORNIA at 4:10. Ate breakfast at home, lunch along way and supper at Jefferson City, Missouri where we had a motel for the night. Crossed Mississippi at 4:10 P.M. 573 miles today. Dorothy treated us to dinner for our anniversary. ($7.00 motel). SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 1951 Left Jefferson City at 4:25. Beautiful through the Ozarks but very winding road. Ate lunch along way. Lovely wheat fields through Kansas. Detour from Meade to Liberal. Motel at Liberal and dinner. 573 again today. ($6.00 motel). MONDAY, JUNE 11, 1951 Had hail during night and a hard rain when we left. So cool we had heater on. Ate breakfast in Liberal before we left and lunch along the way. Crossed through desert most of way and mountains. Reached Las Cruces at six o'clock. Had a good dinner at Motel (Broadway). Quite warm in afternoon. TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 1951 Ate breakfast soon after our departure at 4:30. Desert all the way. Ate lunch in Tuscon. We reached Phoenix at three o'clock. Stopped at Nelsons [Flo Nelson was a cousin of Gladys; Tom was Flo's husband. As a child I knew them as "Aunt Flo and Uncle Tom."] Charles had car greased. Arrived at Ralph's at 4:45. 2157 miles. [Ralph was the identical twin brother of Charles; his only sibling.] 1951-52 3

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 1951 Spent the day resting and visiting. Charles went to town with Ralph. Betsy and Glenn [Azlin] out in the evening. [Betsy was daughter of Ralph and Frieda, Charles' niece]. Enjoyed watermelon.

THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 1951 Left Ralph's at 4:30. Ate breakfast in Gila Bend. Desert and mountains but drive was pleasant, not hot as we thought it would be. Reached our motel around four. Very nice. Mary, Don, and Bill Wright called. We met Don and he was here for supper. We drove around the harbor and to Peter Pan snack shop for fancy sodas and sundaes. Took Don back to ship about ten. FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 1951 Charles went to Auto Club and had car washed. We went to zoo at Balboa Park. Ate our lunch there. Don got here about 5:30. We all went out to Wolfe's. [Mary Wolfe was related somehow to Gladys; probably a cousin. Don't think it was very close.] SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 1951 Don stayed overnight. We left early for Knott's Berry Farm. Had a delightful day, beautiful drive, orange trees. Bought oranges, dates, olives and marmalade. Had an excellent chicken dinner and enjoyed Ghost Town. SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 1951 Another wonderful day. We sent to Ensenada, Mexico. Don went with us. A drive through the mountains. Very winding. I bought two bracelets and a ring. Dorothy, a bracelet and pocketbook. Ate lunch at Rosarita Hotel, a lovely hotel by the ocean. We ate a piece for supper and took Don back at ten o'clock. Wrights stopped to see us. MONDAY, JUNE 18, 1951 We walked around Presidio Park in morning. Ate lunch at motel. Went to Point Loma in P.M. Went up in light house, bought some souvenirs, watched the shops come in. Don's ship didn't get in until 6:30. TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 1951 We drove along beach to an acquarium. Not very big one, but a new drive for us. The "Currier" came in early. We went to "Topsy's" for a nice dinner. Drove through the park.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 1951 We went to park for the morning. Ate our lunch in the pepper grove. Back to motel for awhile, then drove to Point Loma. Had hoped to see Don's ship come in but it was late. Our last evening together. We stopped on way downtown for ice cream. Don took his civvies to locker then we left him at base. Thus, ended a wonderful week with him in San Diego. 1951-52 4

THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1951 Left motel at 6:10. The trip was very hot crossing the desert, especially after noon. Stopped at sand dunes and took some pictures. Reached Ralph [Cooper; Charles' twin brother from Phoenix, Az.] at five after three. Nine hours. Wonderful to get in a cool place. FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 1951 Washed and ironed our clothes. Also washed my hair and Margie [daughter of Ralph] set it. Mr. and Mrs. Asbury and son were here for dinner. SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 1951 Charles, Dorothy, and I went in town in P.M. Went shopping. Bought a graduation gift for Joe [son of Ralph, and sherbets for Ralph and Frieda. Went to [Flo and Tom] Nelson's for dinner and overnight. Ralph and Frieda came for dinner, also McClellands. Letter from Bill. SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 1951 Drove around and looked at new homes, stopped to see Mr. and Mrs. Berridge. They took us out for a Mexican dinner. Left at four. Parkinson's were at Ralph's when we came home, and Betsy and Glenn [Azlin; daughter and son-in-law of Ralph]. Fifteen for supper. Ate in yard. Joe showed his Indian things. [Joe Cooper had a collection of Indian artifacts that were found from time to time while plowing on the ranch.] Watched television in evening. MONDAY, JUNE 25, 1951 WONDERFUL LETTER FROM DON. HE HAS BEEN CHOSEN TO STRIKE [MEANING, AN APPRENTICESHIP] FOR PHARMACIST'S MATE, A VERY COVETED JOB ON THE SHIP. We are very pleased. We all went to Coughlin's for a picnic supper. Had a pleasant evening in their back yard. Ralph and Frieda's bridge club, but spent the evening talking. TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 1951 We all went to Betsy's for supper. Went in early to have car checked. I stayed overnight with Flo [Nelson; a cousin of Gladys]. We sat in yard and talked until after eleven. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 1951 We didn't do anything but talk. Went for McClellans and to buy dates. Nelson and McClellans at Ralph's for dinner. Had a nice evening. Joe [Cooper, son of Ralph and Frieda] took the girls to a ball game. THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 1951 Didn't do anything special. Frieda took girls to the dentist and for music lessons. Dorothy went along. We watched television in evening and ate watermelon. 1951-52 5 FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 1951 Washed our clothes. Charles bought grapefruit to take home. Got most of our packing done. Betsy and Glenn [Azlin] were out for dinner. SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 1951 Left Ralph's at seven. Very bad curves and mountain driving. Trailer truck over mountain. Ate lunch at Williams and did some shopping. Dorothy, a silver belt. I bought rings to match my bracelets. A turquoise and petrified wood, and a vase. Reached our cabin at Grand Canyon at three. Went sightseeing, to lecture in evening. Saw lots of deer, twelve in one place. Cool in evening. SUNDAY, JULY 1, 1951 Went to Sunrise Services at "Shrine of Ages." Then watched the mules start down trail. I bought a "View Master" and three film. Dorothy bought three film for us. We stopped at several points on way out. Left last one at twelve. Very hot. Am tired of desert. Got to Gallup, New Mexico about 6:45. A nice motel ($6.50). Had an excellent dinner. MONDAY, JULY 2, 1951 Still a hot day's drive. Ate breakfast at Gallup. Never saw such straight roads for miles and miles. Bought things for lunch, ate by small lake at Santa Rosa, New Mexico. Left the desert behind when we entered Texas. Stayed at Erick, Oklahoma. A lovely motel ($6.00) but a punk dinner. TUESDAY, JULY 3, 1951 Had a very long detour through Oklahoma. Ate lunch at diary bar. Had such a good dinner at Springfield, Missouri. Organ music. Drove after supper until after dark. Bad storm coming up, stopped at a cabin and Dorothy slept in car. Stopped to buy pottery. WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 1951 Left at four o'clock. Had good roads all day especially through Indiana. Ate breakfast at a Greyhound stop, had a good lunch, tenderloin sandwich and malted milks. Drove 625 miles. Reached home at nine o'clock. THE END OF A WONDERFUL TRIP. THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1951 Didn't do much but unpack. Everything fine at home. Pulled some weeds in garden. Bill and Gloria came in evening. FRIDAY, JULY 6, 1951 Baked a pie and washed one washer. Dorothy and Pat [Vukovich] went to see a new baby. We weeded garden and tied up the tomatoes. SATURDAY, JULY 7, 1951 Cleaned up house. Went to Reeders for dinner and pleasant evening. Bill [Walter] and Florence [Mick] won prizes. Charles finished first coat of paint on garage and Dorothy gave fence a second coat. 1951-52 6 SUNDAY, JULY 8, 1951 We all went to church. Home remainder of day. MONDAY, JULY 9, 1951 We all went to Cumberland. Gloria came in with Bill and up on bus and went with us. We took Mother and Jennie up to farm. Home at 7:15 after stopping at Bill's for a few minutes. Saw their three little puppies. They have a nice garden. TUESDAY, JULY 10, 1951 Washed three washers today. Worked in yard about an hour. Charles went to University to confer with Chick [Charles Vierck] about the book [French's Engineering Drawing]. Fields were here in evening. WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 1951 I did the ironing, baked a blueberry pie. Worked some more in yard. Dorothy did her ironing and went downtown. She and I went to Indianola [theatre]. THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1951 Hard rain in morning. I went to bank and met Gloria at ten o'clock. We went shopping for baby things, bought several things. We ate lunch at 5th floor dining room at Lazarus. Shopped more in P.M. She came home with me and Bill came out for dinner. FRIDAY, JULY 13, 1951 Worked in yard awhile. Did some mending. Charles had trailer greased, finished painting garage. Dorothy and I went downtown in P.M. Got some things for Bill's birthday and a toaster for cottage. We all went to see Reed's baby in evening. Gordon called. Rain in evening. SATURDAY, JULY 14, 1951 Usual clean-up. We went to Hardy's for dinner. Gordon took Dorothy to 16th floor of Deshler [Hotel] for a smorgasbord dinner. SUNDAY, JULY 15, 1951 Dorothy and I went to church. In the evening we all went to Bill's. They were canning beans and pickles. Stopped at Edith's to leave Florence's birthday package. MONDAY, JULY 16, 1951 Very hot! I washed two washers. Getting our packing done. Gordon and Dorothy went to a friend of his for the evening. We took him to bus. Mrs. Minister here. TUESDAY, JULY 17, 1951 Did the ironing and busy getting packed. Dorothy, Pat and Jean went swimming. She and Gordon went to Indianola [theatre] in evening. He brought ice cream home for all of us. First ripe tomatoes. 1951-52 7 WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1951 Up at three thirty and left for cottage at four o'clock. Route 33 to Fort Wayne, there at eight o'clock. Breakfast at St. Mary's. Route 30 to 45, then 83, 12, and 51 to Portage. Had trouble finding a cottage at Portage, Wisconsin. Stayed at Atkinson's Cabins just as you come in town. $6.50 for three. Ate our packed lunch at Dyer. There is a nice park for lunch at Chicago Heights. 520 miles. THURSDAY, JULY 19, 1951 Left at four o'clock. In Spooner at ten o'clock. Never made such good time. Got groceries, out to cottage by twelve. Everything fine, not a mouse. Lake higher. I picked a pint of [blue]berries at Zahn's driveway. O'Hearns were here in evening. FRIDAY, JULY 20, 1951 We all went back in woods and picked 4 1/2 quarts blueberries. Canned three pints. Got more straightening up done. I got my fishing license. I had a swim. SATURDAY, JULY 21, 1951 Got all unpacked and more rid up. Charles worked on wiring of Guest Room. I picked pint of berries along our road. We drove up to Nutt's and O'Hearns went with us. SUNDAY, JULY 22, 1951 Lovely day. Charles and I got up at six and fished an hour and a half. No luck. We all went to Methodist Church in Spooner. Enjoyed the service. Ate lunch in town. Home by Gaslyn Lake. We fished in evening. I got one pike. MONDAY, JULY 23, 1951 Went to Spooner in morning. Very hot in town. Picked red raspberries on way home. After lunch Charles and Dorothy put in dock. We all took a swim. Fished in evening. I caught two bass. TUESDAY, JULY 24, 1951 Got up early. Cast off the dock awhile. Put clean papers in cupboard and drawers. O'Hearn's asked us to go berry picking. Dorothy and I went. 5 quarts. She canned 5 pints. I sprained my foot, pretty sore. She and Dad went fishing. One small bass. Weather warm. WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 1951 Charles worked on Dorothy's room. Dorothy baked cookies, and I made a blueberry pie. Dorothy scrubbed the porch floor. Charles and I went to Kaddatz' in evening. I carried wash water. THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1951 Up early. Had washing done by eight o'clock. Took color out of curtain and dyed it for guest room. Charles finished Dorothy's room, and she gave it a coat of varnish. In evening I caught a 12 inch bass, and Dorothy a 17 1/2 inch bass. 1951-52 8

FRIDAY, JULY 27, 1951 Washed my hair. We washed curtains in Dorothy's room and our bedroom. Did the ironing. I went to O'Hearns in P.M. Mrs. Kaddatz, her daughter and family here. Lumber came for the front room.

SATURDAY, JULY 28, 1951 I went berry picking with O'Hearns. Got four quarts. Dorothy baked cookies and got her room all fixed up. CHARLES STARTED THE KNOTTY PINE IN FRONT ROOM. Dorothy and I went fishing. She got a 12 inch bass. Charles started work on front room.

SUNDAY, JULY 29, 1951 Beautiful day. We all went to church. Pat and Dewey [Vukovich] came about four-thirty. [Pat was a long-time friend of Dorothy's, and like Dorothy, also an elementary school teacher. A story I remember Dorothy telling was that Pat Vukovich reported that one of her students told her "When I told my mother your name was "Vukovich" she washed my mouth out with soap." MONDAY, JULY 30, 1951 Rain in morning, but cleared up about noon. I baked a blueberry pie and cookies. We went swimming in P.M. Soutters here in afternoon. Charles and Dewey went fishing. Charles caught a pike. TUESDAY, JULY 31, 1951 Didn't do much today. Finished hem stitching a pillow case. Charles working on front room. Popped corn in evening. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1951 Made a blueberry pie and blueberry coffee cake. Dorothy made cookies. She and Pat picked two quarts berries. We canned them for Pat. CHARLES MADE AND HUNG THE SLIDING DOOR. Pulled threads and got another pillow case ready to hemstitch. THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 1951 Gloomy morning. Everyone sat in front room and watched Dad work. He FINISHED SLIDING DOOR TO BEDROOM. Girls went to lily pads in P.M. I baked a pie, hemstitched half a pillow case. Girls put puzzle together. FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 1951 Beautiful day. Pat and Dewey left at seven. We all went to town. I went swimming and rowed to end of lake. Nutt's brought rest of lumber. Charles did more on wall back of davenport. First evening we could not sit on porch. SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 1951 Cleaned cottage as much as possible with Charles working. He finished one wall in front room. Dorothy baked a lovely cake and got dinner. She and Charles went to Steele's for motor (men had left there). We took a ride around lake. She and I picked three quarts berries in morning. First fire (cold). 1951-52 9 SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 1951 A miserable day, gloomy and rained almost all day. We had fire all day. Charles did some finishing around door. Had chicken for dinner. Dorothy made delicious rolls. We went to O'Hearns (Francis) in P.M. MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1951 Not quite so cold, but a gloomy day. Charles plans to work on book in mornings. He started finishing the west wall. He and I fished awhile but no luck. Dorothy got dinner. She cut out pair pajamas. I cut down her yellow raincoat and made me a nice jacket. TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1951 Still gloomy. Charles worked more on west wall. He and Dorothy fished in evening after hard rain. She started to varnish ceiling. I fixed door curtain for kitchen door and made an apron. Electric man here. Card from DON. HE IS IN LAS VEGAS. [On this trip I got a Carson City silver dollar in change from a gas station. I kept it for years and recently gave it to Daniel Cooper.] WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1951 Pretty nice today. Dorothy and I did a big washing and did a lot of bedding. She painted more ceiling. We went to Soutters in P.M. Not home. [They had no telephone at cottage.] Planted asters under kitchen window. THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1951 Got ironing done in morning and clothes put away. Dorothy and I fished in P.M. Olivers [Lon and Edith from their "dinner" bridge club; they lived in Chillicothe] came about six o'clock, a day before we expected them. Took boat ride in evening and popped corn. FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1951 Rained all morning, all shut in. Played cards. In the afternoon Edith and I took a walk up road. All the rest followed except Martha. Got a can of blueberries and blackberries. SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 1951 Weather not much better. We all (except Charles) went up Long Lake Road again, got another can of berries. Went swimming in P.M. Water cold. Played canasta in evening. SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 1951 Nice sunny day for a change. Charles went with us, had a nice walk through woods, came out on Shumaker Road [onto Kesler Road]. Got three quarts of nice berries. They took a lot of pictures around here. We had baked ham and blue berry pies for dinner. They left at two o'clock. We all had a nice time together. Mr. and Mrs. Francis O'Hearn were here after they left. Went down to Steele's for ice cream. MONDAY AUGUST 13 1951 Rain almost all day and fire. CHARLES FINISHED [INSTALLING THE 1951-52 10

KNOTTY PINE] BEHIND THE MANTLE. I did some sewing and Dorothy worked on her pajamas. Her Betty Crocker cookbook came and she spent all afternoon looking at it. BILL'S 27th BIRTHDAY. We had left his gifts with Gloria.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1951 CHARLES HAS FINISHED MANTLE AND IS WORKING ON TWO WINDOWS NEXT TO LAKE. He cut down three trees, a dead pople by our drive and two by lake. Dorothy baked a cherry pie. We all went to Soutters. Met Mr. Clark from Birch Island Lake. Fire every evening. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1951 Cleared off and was a pretty decent day. Dorothy and I tried our hand at cement work, and I started on chair we have to refinish. We went berry picking south on H, only got a quart of blackberries. Dorothy and I fished in P.M. and evening. No luck. Charles cleared up trees on beach. THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 1951 Started out to be a nice day. Dorothy and I did a big washing, filled our line and Zahn's [next-door neighbors]. Then it began to rain and kept it up all day. Had fire all day. I hooked my rug as far as I have material. Dorothy baked a cake and rolls. FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 1951 Nice day - for a change. Got all the clothes dry. CHARLES FINISHED THE WEST WALL. Dorothy and I took a walk to the dump and boat ride in P.M. All fished in evening. I got a 20 inch pike. SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 1951 Dorothy baked a new kind of cookie. She enjoys her new cookbook. We all went to town in morning. Charles bought a heater for cottage. We took a long walk in evening. Dark when we returned. Brought back flowers to set out. SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 1951 Had a lovely day. Started by going to Spooner to church. Then to Ted Haggs for a good dinner. Drove down to Olson's camp. [This camp belonged to Harold Olson, a former basketball coach at Ohio State University; it was located in Sarona, Wisconsin.] Then to Dickinson's at Stone Lake. Soon after we came home, Soutter's came. Fished in evening. I got a 10 1/2 inch bass. We put it back. MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 1951 DON'S 20th BIRTHDAY. We gave him $5.00 apiece. Dorothy sent $2.00. She and I walked to crossroads. 3 quarts blueberries and down Long Lake Road, a quart of blackberries. Went to town in P.M. to see about heater. Very hard rain while we were in town. Charles getting ready to cement under front of house. Dorothy got bus ticket ($16.73). TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1951 Canned three pints blueberries (15 pints [alltogether?]). Finished removing varnish from old chair. Dorothy finished painting ceiling in front room and part of kitchen. Charles put forms in for cement under front of house. Went fishing. No luck. 1951-52 11

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1951 Charles finished cementing under front of house. I did the ironing. Charles started west side. We all went down road after supper to look for stones [for use in fireplace, or retaining walls]. Lovely day. THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 1951 Another nice day. Dad finished cement work under back of house. I cleaned up cottage. Dorothy baked a cake. We went fishing after supper. I got a 12 inch bass. Charles had one - broke line and lost pike minnow [wooden lure]. FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 1951 Charles cemented west side. Dorothy baked rolls. We took a walk up road in afternoon, abvout a cup of blueberries. Went fishing, but no luck. SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 1951 Charles worked on book about all day. Dorothy made cookies and a cherry cake. Began to rain about noon, a real downpour. Had to have fire all afternoon. Cleared off in evening. SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 1951 A lovely day. We all went to church and ate dinner at "Topper Cafe." Took a ride [to] the dump, up "Shumaker" lane. A few blackberries. Took a boat ride and went fishing. No luck. MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 1951 Dorothy left on bus at 10:30. We surely hated to see her leave. Home at twelve. Furnace men here. Charles cemented under kitchen. We went swimming (first time for 2 1/2 weeks). Ate on porch and sat on porch all evening. TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1951 Rainy and gloomy all morning. Cleared off around noon. We went swimming again. I cleaned the bedrooms and put some things to go home in Dorothy's room. We went fishing in evening, just out in front. I had one on, but it got off. Sat on porch in evening. FURNACE CAME. Charles cut hole for register. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1951 Gloomy again but finally cleared off. CHARLES INSTALLED THE FURNANCE, ALL BUT FLUE, IT HADN'T COME YET. We drove up to Nutts. Not home. Charles fixed ventilaltor with hardware cloth. Went swimming. Cooler, too cool for porch but not cold enough for a fire. Nice letter from Don. Charles put in the new heater. THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 1951 Charles worked on book in the morning. I baked a chocolate pie. A very hard electrical storm and rain about noon. Charles fixed seat of chair. I went to Johnson's in afternoon. Cards and letter from Dorothy. Home O.K. More rain and stormy all evening. 1951-52 12

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 1951 We went to town and got flue and rest of furnace. Charles put flue in in the afternoon. Quite cold and very gloomy. Fire all afternoon. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1951 Still cool and gloomy looking. Men brought tank of gas. OUR FURNACE ALL DONE AND MAKES THE COTTAGE VERY COMFORTABLE. Charles put two more boards on front of cottage. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1951 We went to church and ate our dinner in town. In the afternoon we went up Long Lake to look for blackberries. All gone. Went fishing in evening. I got an 18 inch pike. Saw Mr. and Mrs. Kaddatz in town. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1951 Beautiful day. MY 52nd BIRTHDAY. Florence [Mick] sent 2 pair hose, and card from Laura [Hardy]. On Tuesday (No mail because of Labor Day) cards from Topsy [the cat], Dorothy, Bill and Gloria, a blouse from Edith [Walter]. Sachet powder from Bill and Gloria. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1951 Another lovely day. Our tank had gone empty. We went to town and had them bring out a large one. Went to Soutters in P.M. Letter from Dorothy. GORDON HAS ASKED HER TO MARRY HIM. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1951 Charles worked on book all morning. I baked a cream pie and started to piece the baby quilt. Charles put celatex on south wall. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1951 A gloomy day. Surely glad to have the heater. A hail storm in evening. Between showers we went fishing. No luck.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1951 A lovely day. I had the washing done by ten o'clock except more to hang out. Charles worked on book all morning. We went to Soutters for dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Tokash [for whom a road is named today in the county] were there too. All coming here the 18th.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1951 Charles finished and stained the bookshelves. I worked quite a bit on piecing the baby quilt [for Gary Cooper]. Zahns came in afternoon and were over a little while. We went to Johnsons in evening. Quite dark coming home without a flashlight. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1951 We went fishing awhile before going to church. After church ate dinner at "Topper Cafe." Began to rain when we left Spooner. Hard rain rest of day. We went over to Zahns in afternoon.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1951 A miserable day, wind blew hard and lake very rough. Had the fireplace burning all day. Charles has about finished all he plans 1951-52 13 [to do] on book before going home. He cut and sanded boards for south wall. I finished piecing a baby quilt and made pillow (baby) and pillow case. Mrs. Zahn here in P.M. A sore throat. LETTER FROM DON. HE IS NOW A SEAMAN. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1951 A very nice day. I feel very miserable with a cold. Mr. and Mrs. O'Hearn here in morning. I baked a raisin pie. Charles finished lower part of south wall. Mrs. Zahn gave us two pike she caught. Rain in evening. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1951 Another miserable day, poured rain most of day. I felt some better with this cold. CHARLES FINISHED ALL BOARDS AND THE WINDOW SILL ON SOUTH SIDE AND PUT BOOK SHELVES IN PERMANENTLY. In the evening Zahns went to O'Hearns with us, then we stopped there a little while. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1951 Charles cut and sanded boards for west side. I did the ironing. Mr. and Mrs. O'Hearn here in evening. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1951 Not very nice day. Zahns and O'Hearns got discouraged with weather and went home. I baked a cake. Charles started putting boards on west side. I went to Johnsons in P.M. and invited them for dinner on Wednesday. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1951 Still gloomy and some rain in P.M. Charles getting a good start on west side. We went to town in P.M. Got [wild] plums along way. I canned 5 pints. [I have twice made wine from wild plums]. Charles worked all evening. He fixed and hung picture over davenport. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1951 Lovely day but cool. 45 degrees. Charles did more carpenter work. A man stopped to ask about keeping a fish. We went to church, ate lunch at Dairy Bar. Fished in P.M. Each of us caught a nice pike. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1951 Beautiful day. A big day. CHARLES FINISHED [INSTALLING KNOTTY PINE] IN FRONT ROOM (ALL EXCEPT DOOR FOR WOODBOX). Surely is a lovely room. We went fishing in afternoon but no luck. Charles framed the deer picture. Mr. and Mrs. Tokash stopped in evening to tell us they were unable to come to dinner on Tuesday. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1951 Another sunny day, but windy. Cleaned cottage up nice, baked a cream pie. Mr. and Mrs. Soutter here for dinner. Had a nice evening together. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1951 Beautiful day until a little cloudy in evening. Charles moved in trees and hauled some brush to woods. Baked a pie. We took a walk through woods and got some little trees. The Johnsons were here for dinner. Had a good dinner and pleasant evening. 1951-52 14

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1951 Nice weather gone today. Charles moved in more trees. Went to Nutts for key. Took a drive out new road. Mr. Nutt gave us vegetables. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1951 Charles moved the Norway [pine] that way [was?] in our road and several more trees. I baked sugar cookies. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1951 Getting packing done. More trees moved in. Went to Johnsons for dinner. Quite cool. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1951 Sun out when we got up but soon clouded up. Charles and I brought up the boat. Got everything done toward going home. Walked around our place in P.M. Told Johnsons "Goodbye" and gave them two fish. Soutters stopped in evening. THE END OF A WONDERFUL SUMMER. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1951 We left at six o'clock. A beautiful morning. Ate our breakfast in Spooner. Our lunch at a rootbeer stand at the Dells. Stayed at a tourist house below Genoa City (Dursts) $3.50. They invited us to watch television. Could not find a good place to eat. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1951 Left at five. Drove an hour and a quarter before daylight. Ate breakfast at Sauzers, about on Indiana border. Had a nice place for lunch, Decatur, Indiana. Home at 4:45. Everything fine. Bill working nights and Gloria studying here. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1951 Got most of unpacking done. Charles went to office. Dorothy went to show with Bob Faelchle. Bill brought Gloria about 10:15. WE TOOK HER TO HOSPITAL AT MIDNIGHT AND STAYED WITH HER UNTIL 2:30. A hard storm after we came home.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1951 A beautiful day. GARY LEE [COOPER] WAS BORN AT NINE O'CLOCK. 8 lb, 4 3/4 ounces. Charles and I went to Hospital in evening. Gloria fine and we saw the baby. He is a nice little fellow. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1951 Baked cookies and washed one washer. In the afternoon we took Mother [Stewart] to Lowry's, and WE WENT TO LOOK FOR TELEVISION. BOUGHT A DU MONT COMBINATION. ($620.00). Charles, Dorothy, and mother went to hospital. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1951 Rearranged the furniture for our NEW TELEVISION. Mother sick, went to bed in P.M. Charles and I went to hospital in evening. Dorothy to library. 1951-52 15

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1951 Nice day. Dorothy and I went to church. The department had a picnic in evening.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1951 Warm weather! Washed one washer. OUR TELEVISION DELIVERED IN AFTERNOON. Enjoyed watching it in evening. Warm enough to sit on porch.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1951 Classes started for Charles and Bill. Gloria and baby went home from hospital. Mrs. Bond [Gloria's mother] came to stay with them. Dr. [Rollo] Bonnell here to see mother. Dorothy went to sorority meeting. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1951 Still very hot. Mother a little better. Charles had to teach a night class. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1951 Summer weather still here. At 7:35 called to Heyl Avenue (MY 44th SCHOOL). Such a rush to get ready. Rode with Pat. Just a day. Went to see the baby.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1951 Dr. Bonnell here again. Weather still very warm. Washed one washer.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1951 Some cooler today. I went to Dr. Inglis for a checkup. Everything fine. Did some shopping. Dorothy baked cookies and rolls. We went to [bridge] club at Micks. Bill [Walter] and Charles won prizes.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1951 Quite a change in weather, looks like fall. Charles and I went to church. He, Dorothy and I went to Bills in P.M. We all held Gary and Dorothy took pictures. We stopped to see Dorothy's room [at her school].

MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1951 Nicer day, but cool. I washed two washers and took in the begonias and geraniums. Made a blueberry pie. Mrs. Minister here in evening.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1951 Did the ironing. Got the house dusted and in order. Had a call for Heyl [School]. Jewish holiday. Took mother for X-rays.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1951 Lovely day. Rode downtown with Pat. Had a nice class at Heyl. 4A. Dorothy went to P.T.A. meeting. WE ENJOY OUR TELEVISION EVERY EVENING. 1951-52 16

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1951 Made salad for our group meeting and a new chocolate desert. Went to First Avenue [School] for a half day. Went to our group meeting at Mrs. Blake's, served on committee. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1951 Straightened up the house, raked leaves. Bill brought their laundry and I washed one washer. Beautiful day. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1951 Dorothy went to Granville for Homecoming. I washed two washers, one for Bill and did their ironing. Worked at church from four 'till six. Edith and Bill were up [for bridge]. Men won.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1951 Another lovely day. I made a blackberry pie, took part to Bill. I went to church. Dorothy came home in morning. Ruth McKinney [Dorothy's former roommate at Denison, and who once once briefly engaged to Bill] and husband here in P.M. Also Nell and Martha Bethel. After they left we went to Bill's. MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1951 Washed door curtains and pillows, and windows. Went downtown in P.M. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1951 At seven called to North Linden. Charles went on bus and left me the car. A very warm day. Raked leaves after school. GORDON CALLED DOROTHY, COMING SATURDAY. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1951 Back to North Linden, still very warm. Washed casement window after school and ironed door curtain. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1951 Washed two washers and cleaned the third floor. Washed my hair. Still warm. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1951 Much cooler today. I gave the house a good cleaning. Mother washed all the knickknacks, etc. Dorothy went to Festival at Stewart [School, where she taught]. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1951 Cooler today. Gordon's train came in at 6:43. Dorothy and Charles went to meet him. Had breakfast after he came. He and Dorothy went to Neil House [Hotel] for lunch and downtown. Charles and I went to Walters. Edith and I won (14 points). BUT THE BIG NEWS OF DAY. DOROTHY BECAME ENGAGED TO GORDON. THEY TOLD US AFTER WE CAME HOME. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1951 Lovely day, warmer. We all went to Bill's in P.M. Dorothy told them of engagement. Baby [Gary] getting nicer all the time. We ate supper in front room and watched television. Left at nine o'clock to take Gordon to train. [At some later time Gladys wrote in in pencil, "NEVER SAW HIM AGAIN.] 1951-52 17

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1951 Another beautiful day. I washed two washers included crocheted tablecloth. Worked on community fund in P.M. Mr. Miller called. I AM GOING TO TAKE A 3A CLASS AT SIEBERT FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. MAYBE 'TIL CHRISTMAS. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1951 Another nice day. I did the ironing, baked a pumpkin pie. Worked some more on community fund. Gail was here in evening. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1951 Windy and cooler. I went to Siebert, met the teacher, the student teacher and the children. Liked all very much. I stopped downtown. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1951 Nicer today. Washed the curtain in backroom. Went to Women's Society in P.M. Charles had eyes tested at Dr. Clark's. Dorothy had P.T.A. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1951 I did curtains in Dorothy's room and cleaned second floor. Dorothy went to teachers' meeting, then left on bus at 1:15 for Lazarus. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1951 Cleaned up house and baked cupcakes. Charles and I went to Bill's and kept the baby. They went out for dinner and a show to celebrate GLORIA'S 27th BIRTHDAY. Almost one when we got home. Gary was good and it was fun to stay with him. Rain in evening. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1951 Charles and I went to church. Dorothy called us to come for her about seven-thirty. Had a nice time at Suzanne's. Gary made his first visit here, all dressed up. Bill and Gloria stayed for supper. MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1951 Started my new school at Siebert. Think I am going to like it. One of mothers came over to plan Halloween party. Rode with Pat and walked rest of way. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1951 Lovely day and warmer. I took the bus today. Got better organized today. Charles went to church, going to work on new member canvas. Dorothy went to a shower for one of the teachers. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1951 Didn't get much done today. A picture show in morning. A Halloween parade in P.M. Two of room mothers got party ready while we paraded. Glad when over. Tired and taking cold. Pat [Vukovich] and Dorothy came over for lunch. 1951-52 18 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1951 Cloudy and colder. Rode home Wednesday and today with Mrs. Dill. Dorothy and I went to Dr. [Rollo] Bonnell in evening. She had a slight hemorhoid. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1951 Ended first week at Siebert, know the children pretty well now. Snow most all day. Quite bad by evening, decided not to go to lodge. Washed one washer. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1951 Quite cold. Cleaned up house, washed one washer and did the ironing. Dorothy baked cookies. Charles took my vanity lamps down to be silvered. We went to Shupes [Hollie and Juanita] in the evening. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1951 Didn't go to church today. We went to see Micks new house in P.M. [This house was at 1797 Baldridge Road, Upper Arlington. Years later, in 1969, while visiting Florence Mick Charles and Gladys saw a "For Sale" sign at 1896 Baldridge Road. They notified Don and Ellen Cooper who purchased that house and lived there 26 years.] All of us went to Bill's for supper. Had a nice evening. Really cold! MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1951 Snow flurries and cold. I met Charles downtown after school. Bought traverse rods and new drapes for our bedroom. Got my coat from storage. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1951 Another day at school. Nothing special. Tired in evenings. Very rainy. Bad getting home. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1951 Meeting after school didn't get home until after five. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1951 Nice day but still cold. After school I washed my hair, one washer and did some ironing. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1951 Nice day and warmer. Rather hectic at school, parents running in and getting ready for Festival. I stayed on after school. Charles and Dorothy came for me. We stopped at Isaly's for a soda. Dead tired! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1951 A beautiful day! Dorothy and I went downtown. I wore my suit, very comfortable. We got quite a bit of Christmas shopping done. Charles put up traverse rods and curtains in our bedroom. We kept baby [Gary] in evening while Bill and Gloria went to a show. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1951 Another warm day. Charles, Dorothy, and I went to church. He worked on church canvas in afternoon. They brought Gary about four for us to keep while they went to concert. Bill and Gloria ate a piece before going home. 1951-52 19

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1951 Started third week at Siebert. Washed one washer after school and did a little ironing.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1951 Looked rainy but cleared off in afternoon. Very tired in evening. Hard rain in evening. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1951 Nice day and warmer. Miss Smith, Miss Kaiser and I ate lunch at Erlenbush's. Charles, Dorothy, and I went to LANE SHOPPING CENTER in evening. TOBY QUITE SICK. HASN'T EATEN FOR A WEEK.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1951 Nothing new at school. POOR OLD TOBY DIED ABOUT SUPPERTIME. NO ONE WANTED MUCH DINNER. CHARLES BURIED HIM IN BACK YARD BY THE TENNIS COURT. WE WILL MISS HIM SO MUCH. Dorothy went to P.T.A. meeting. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1951 Glad this is Friday. I washed one washer after school. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1951 Cold today. I cleaned up house, washed another washer, did some ironing, baked a blueberry pie. Shortened a pair of drapes. Hardy's [Covert and Laura] were here in evening. Dorothy baked cookies, got dinner.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1951 Stayed home from church and did some odd jobs. Cleared up cupboards, Dorothy got dinner and I shortened a drapery. Mother spent the day with Gail. First weekend we havn't seen the baby. Mr. Williams [Prof. Emeritus from the Department] here in the evening. Miss Toby so much! MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1951 Very cold! I rode towntown with Mr. Westerman [next-door neighbor] in the mornings. Student teacher teaching all morning this week.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1951 Still cold! Children had a movie in P.M. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1951 Last day before vacation. Three of children had a surprise "party," pretzels and potato chips. I am to stay until Christmas. Charles surprised me by coming for me. Dorothy and I got fruit ready for fruit cake.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1951 Didn't go to much fuss for THANKSGIVING, had a chicken dinner. I washed one washer, made fruit cake and washed my hair. Hard rain began in late afternoon. Bill's went to Cleveland. Glad to hear at 10:20 that they were home. 1951-52 20

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1951 Got house cleaned up and did the ironing. Dorothy met Dixie downtown for lunch. Bridge club here. Charles M[ick] and Edith [Walter] won prizes. Rain today. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1951 After washing dishes from party, Dorothy and I went downtown. about finished our Christmas shopping. Bill and Gloria here for dinner, came to watch game. Baby so nice. Mrs. Gillespie [next-door neighbor] came over to see him and stayed to watch television. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1951 Charles and I went to church, shook hands at door. Nice day but cold. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1951 Started fifth week at Siebert. Student teacher teaches all afternoon this week. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1951 Nothing special at school and too tired to do anything in evenings. CHECK FOR $241.87 AFTER TAXES. SALARY $305.00. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1951 Picture show at School. Dorothy went to a bridge party, won first prize. Weather lovely. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1951 Another spring-like day! Washed one washer after school. Mother went downtown. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1951 Student teacher left today. Gave me a nice note and glove guard. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1951 Still nice weather. Did some ironing, mopped the kitchen, etc. Then Charles took me down town to bank. Looked around a little. Home about four. Watched television in evening. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1951 Another lovely day. We didn't go to church. Tied up Ralph's packages [to be sent to Phoenix, Arizona] and Don's fruit cake. Had baby in afternoon and evening. He was so good. We enjoyed him so much. Bill and Gloria here for supper.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1951 Still mild weather. Started my SIXTH WEEK AT SIEBERT. Washed one washer after supper. Mr. Westerman came in to watch television. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1951 Hard rain in morning. Mr. Westerman's car in garage so had to go downtown on bus. Nice sunny day by afternoon. Came on bareheaded. 1951-52 21

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1951 Nice day. Picture show at school. Charles came for me, waited over an hour. Didn't know he was there and had a mother come in. Dorothy went down to start sewing class. Not enough. Will start first of year. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1951 Same routine at school. After supper, Dorothy made Christmas cookies. I made fudge and cookies. Most of it for Don.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1951 Glad this is Friday. Rainy day. Dorothy and I went to lodge.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1951 Washed two washers, kitchen curtains. Washed woodwork in kitchen, hung clean curtains. Dorothy went to Bill's to stay overnight. WE TOOK GORDON'S LETTER TO HER. HE CAN'T COME FOR CHRISTMAS. I went to bed at 9:30. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1951 I went to church. In the afternoon fixed a black skirt. Bill brought Dorothy home. MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1951 Started my seventh week at Siebert. Quite a day. Henry was in trouble. The teacher who is to take my room came and spent an hour. Put Sharon's kitten in cupboard for afternoon. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1951 More peaceful day at school. Charles and Dorothy made fudge in the evenings. Snow in evening. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1951 Snow didn't stick to ground, but quite cold. Jennie was here, for the day but we didn't get to see her. Charles brought over Christmas tree. We stopped for Dorothy and brought her home.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1951 Six of the teachers went to Mrs. McNeil's funeral. P.T.A. had lunch for us and a gift exchange. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1951 Such a day! No snow when I left at 7:30 with open toed shoes. Four inches fell. School dismissed at 2:30. I left school at 3:15, got home at 6:30. Cars stalled and a terrible traffic jam. Took Charles an hour to get home from O.S.U. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1951 Around 7 below zero. Usual Saturday work. Dorothy made Christmas cookies. Walters were here in evening.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1951 About 10 degrees below zero. Charles went out to help Bill start his car. Dorothy went along and got her Christmas tree [for 1951-52 22 her class]. She went to an Eastern Star party, acted as Santa Claus. I went to Indianola [theatre]. Got all Christmas cards ready. MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1951 A few degrees above zero. Started my EIGHTH AND LAST WEEK AT SIEBERT. Busses are late and bad getting back and forth. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1951 Nothing new at school. Practicing for Christmas program. Weather bad, more snow. I got a ride downtown today, school at nine. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1951 Stopped downtown after school. 1 1/2 hours getting home. WELL, LETTER FROM GORDON [JUDSON]. "HE CALLED THE WHOLE THING OFF - DOES NOT CARE TO ASSUME THE RESPONSIBILITY OF MARRIAGE." THE BIG CAD, BUT SHE IS BETTER OFF WITHOUT HIM.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1951 More snow, after nine when I got to school. Pat came for me. We had our party in P.M. $.25 exchange among children. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1951 MY LAST DAY AT SIEBERT. I REALLY HATED TO LEAVE THE CHILDREN. THEY GAVE ME SEVERAL GIFTS. Had a program in P.M. Charles came for me. The end of a pleasant two months. We had our Christmas party at Walters. In the exchange I got Christmas tree pans, and Charles tobacco. Charles and I won both prizes. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1951 Cleaned up house, getting ready for Christmas. Charles got the tree. Tied up more packages.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1951 All went to church. GARY WAS BAPTIZED. HE WAS VERY GOOD UNTIL IT WAS ALL OVER. They took him home soon afterwards. Put up tree. MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1951 A nice day. Jennie came about noon. Stuffed turkey (20 pounds) in evening. Charles and I went to Big Bear [Grocery] and to Micks. We watched television Christmas Eve. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1951 Opened gifts after all were up. Missed Don so much! G.E. steam iron and hose from Charles. I gave him a fishing reel. Dorothy gave me gold frame, Don sent records. Bill gave us a red wool blanket. Sheet and pillow cases from Edith [Walter], necklace and billfold from Florence [Mick]. Bill's came about noon. Exchanged gifts with them. Baby [Gary] so good and enjoyed him so much. They went home about six. Edith and Bill [Walter] stopped in afternoon. Streets quite icy this morning.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1951 Still slippery, our street is terrible. Charles took us downtown. I got two dresses. A blue one ($16.00) reduced to ($4.00). A brown one reduced from $29.95 to $10.00. Jennie [Knowles] and Dorothy bought suits. Charles met us at Milford. 1951-52 23

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1951 Mother and Jennie went back downtown. Dorothy went to a bridge party at Jeans. I finished my drapes upstairs. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1951 Mother and Jennie went to Gails. I gave our bedroom a good cleaning and washed my hair. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1951 Nice day and warmer. Mother and Jennie went downtown. I washed one washer, did some ironing and cleaned up basement. We went to Walters in evening. Edith and I won by 10 points. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1951 Nice day, ice melting on our street. We all went to church. Took Mother and Jennie to Millhones, and Charles and I went to Micks and stopped at Shupes for a few minutes. MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1951 Almost a spring-like day, 68 degrees. I scrubbed the porch, all ice melted from it today. Mrs. Gillespie here in P.M. Dorothy went to "Y" to see about a course in photography. TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1952 We watched the Rose Bowl on television. Took Jennie to see Dorothy's room and to Bills a little while. We brought baby home with us and Bill and Gloria came for dinner. Gary so good and we all enjoyed him. They went home after nine o'clock. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1952 Rather drizzly all day. Jennie went home [to Cumberland] in P.M. I went to bank. Charles and I bought new luggage. I got a pullover and train case ($71.50). Charles got a two-suiter, also new hat and socks at Kouries. Dorothy started back to school. I missed "my children" [from Siebert School] today. THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1952 Washed one washer. Cleaned up third floor. Mother [Stewart] went downtown. Nice day. FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1952 Washed little curtains in dining room. Cleaned up refrigerator and made a bake dish. Went downtown in P.M. Got a new hat ($8.30), and two new sheets. Started to snow, turned to rain, very sloppy. Didn't go to Lodge [Eastern Star]. SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1952 Cleaned up house, washed a washer, curtains in hall and bathroom. Charles worked most of day to get lavatory open in upstairs bath, but didn't succeed. SUNDAY, JANUARY 6, 1952 I went to church and we went to Reed's [Eldis and Marilyn] in P.M. 1951-52 24

MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1952 Charles finished fixing the lavatory. Cleaned our bedroom, washed the basement windows. TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1952 Quite a snow, but it didn't last long. I cleaned the bathroom, and put up clean curtain. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1952 Bill stopped after work and slept all morning. Nice day and ice off our street. I washed one washer (good tablecloth), did some ironing and cleaned up basement. THURSDAY JANUARY 10 1952 Called to Fulton Special School. MY, HOW I HATE THIS SCHOOL! FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1952 At 7:30 called back to Fulton. I AM NOT GOING BACK TO THIS SPECIAL SCHOOL. SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1952 Washed one washer, did some ironing and cleaned up house. Dorothy went downtown to transfer her money to Building & Loan. Charles took Mother's trunk to depot. Home all evening. Letter from Jennie. Coming Sunday with Paisleys. SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 1952 Got dinner for company and Paisleys didn't stay. They left at four o'clock. We wll went to Bill's for dinner. A YEAR TODAY SINCE DON LEFT. MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1952 Didn't do much today. MOTHER GETTING READY TO LEAVE FOR ARIZONA. Charles took her last trip to Doctor. TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1952 Mother [Stewart] left at 6:00 o'clock. I got up and got breakfast for her and Charles. Dorothy got up to see her off. I worked all morning cleaning her room. Washed a washer and some windows. Went to Tracy's [neighbors across the street on Mimring Road] in afternoon. Dorothy went to her first photography class. A young man brought her home. Gloria stopped with Gary, car trouble. We followed her home in our car. 62 degrees this morning. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1952 Another nice day, a little cooler. I washed a washer and did some ironing. Went downtown, got a rhinestone necklace. THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1952 Baked cookies, fixed a baked dish for supper. Dorothy went down to a friend's home for the evening. 1951-52 25 FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 1952 Cleaned our bedroom, did some packing for New York. SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 1952 Cleaned up house, washed a washer. Dorothy made doughnuts. Home all evening. Watched television until midnight. SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 1952 Didn't go to church. Bill and Gloria and Gary were here for supper. MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 1952 Getting things ready for TRIP TO NEW YORK. TUESDAY JANUARY 22 1952 WHAT A THRILL TO BE GOING TO NEW YORK CITY! Everything packed in our brand-new luggage. CALLED A TAXI, TRAIN LEFT AT 6:25. Paffenbargers [Ralph and Viola] were on same train. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1952 Slept fairly well with a pillow. Ate breakfast in diner on train. Went by the Hudson River. Right on time at Grand Central Station. Could not get in our rooms at Hotel. Checked bags. Went to Cooper Union, rode on a double-decker bus. Went by taxi with other women to television show. Don Ameche and Francis Langford. Had lunch at Women's Faculty Club, a tour through Chinatown in P.M. Charles, Viola, Betty and I had lunch at Roosevelt [Hotel]. Guy Lombardo's Orchestra. Quite a thrill, followed by "South Pacific." Charles and I went back to Hotel while the rest went out to eat. THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 1952 A lovely trip to West Point. Snow when we started but soon stopped. Two hour trip. Drove around the grounds, to chapel (lovely organ), library, and museum. Coffee served twice at Cullum Hall. Nice lunch at hotel. Ate with Paffenbargers and Captain Considine and wife. Lovely trip back to New York. The lights across Hudson [River] a thrill and through the Lincoln Tunnel. Ate supper at coffee shop in hotel. Went to "Guys and Dolls," had a lunch at Tafinetti's after show. Delicious oyster sandwish. FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 1952 Met at ten at Hotel Shelton. Trip through Good Housekeeping Institute. Wonderful lunch, smorgasbord. In the P.M. a style show and a brief visit to Macy's. Walked back to hotel. Went to Reynolds to a cocktail party, by taxi through Central Park. Then to the banquet at Columbia. Back to New York. Saw "The Greatest Show on Earth" and Rockettes. Wonderful theatre! SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 1952 Rain today. Charles and I went out for breakfast. After walking around in rain, got a box of candy for Bill's, came back to hotel. Left about one o'clock for station. Took a bus to New Jersey. Charles B[ell?] met us at filling station. Spent the evening talking. 1951-52 26 SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 1952 Gloomy, but didn't rain. Charles B[ell?] took Charles out to see his plant. La Verna and I went through an historic house. They drove us around town. After dinner they took us to Newark. Train left at 6:25. MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 1952 The "Jeffersonian" a good train. Got some sleep. Home a little after seven. END OF A WONDERFUL TRIP. Didn't do much except clean up house. Dorothy had stayed alone. TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 30, 31, 1952 Nothing special. Home all the time, some washing and ironing. Gloria in trouble on Thursday. I brought her and Gary over here. We tried to help them settle their troubles, caused by having Buddy there. [Buddy was a young man, somewhat troubled at the time, whom Bill had met through his social work. Bill invited him to live with them. He did so for a time, but Gloria was not pleased. Years later following Bill's funeral Buddy, now grown, married, and with children, called from Alaska to express his sympathy. He credited Bill with having turned his life around.] FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1952 Called to McGuffey [School]. Rode with Mrs. Hazen and Mrs. Gilliland [friends from the neighborhood]. Very tired, didn't go to lodge. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1952 Cleaned up house, washed one washer. Micks here in evening. Dorothy and Harmon went to basketball game, and to Senaca to dance. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1952 Very rainy. I went to church in P.M. We went to Bill's. Things seem better. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1952 Rainy again. Called to FULTON SPECIAL SCHOOL AGAIN. MY, HOW I HATE THIS SCHOOL! [I BELIEVE THIS WAS A SCHOOL FOR TROUBLED STUDENTS.] Dorothy lost voice, went to Dr. [Bonnell]. Decided to stay out tomorrow. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1952 Back to Fulton, got to ride both ways with Mrs. Axline. Dorothy stayed home from school, but went to Photography Club, a new date home. She baked cookies. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1952 Dorothy home again. She feels fine but can't talk. She made a cherry pie. Going to Fulton rest of week. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1952 Dorothy better but still home. Nothing new at school. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1952 Finished a full week with this special school. Do hope Mrs. Myers comes back Monday. Dorothy went back today. We played cards with Reeders in evening. 1951-52 27

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1952 Usual cleaning. Dorothy went to Dr. [Rollo] Bonnell to get slip signed. We went to club at Micks. Bill [Walter] and Lucille [Reeder] won prizes. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1952 Didn't go to church. Charles and I went to Bills. Dorothy and Jim Thomas went out to take pictures. A beautiful day. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1952 A day at home. Gloria took Buddy away and I had the baby all day. TUESDAY, FEBURARY 12, 1952 Went downtown in P.M. A lovely, sunny day. Jim [Thomas] took Dorothy to a Valentine party at church. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13-14, 1952 Two days at Bellows, a very hard class to manage. One of the girls waved at me on a television program. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1952 Glad to have a day at home. Getting ready for a dinner on Saturday. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1952 House cleaned up. Shupes, Fields, & Paffenbargers [all colleagues of Charles from the Department of Engineering Drawing] here for dinner and bridge. Dorothy made delicious rolls. Had baked ham, blueberry pie, a la mode. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1952 Bad snowy morning, didn't go to church. Bills over for supper. MONDAY, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 19, 1952 Two days at Eighth Avenue [School] with Miss Dye's class. Harmon brought Dorothy home from the photography class. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1952 At 8:05 called to Highland [Avenue School]. Charles came home and took me. Nicest class I have had for awhile. Dorothy went to baby shower for one of teachers. Charles took Charles Mick to Faculty Club for dinner. "Town Night." Called to North Linden [School]. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1952 Had car to go to North Linden. THREE SCHOOLS IN FOUR DAYS. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1952 Nice for all of us to be home. Did some washing and ironing. Dorothy took her check to the bank. We all went to Big Bear for groceries. Gloria and Gary were here in P.M. 1951-52 28

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1952 Turned rug in our bedroom. Another washer done. Edith and Bill [Walter] were up in evening. Bill took Gloria and baby to Cleveland for a week. Dorothy went to basketball game and to Senaca to dance with Harmon.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1952 Beautiful day. Dorothy and I went to church. She had a new date, Dean Palmer. They went to Capital University to a musical program. Westerman's came over to watch television. Called to Eleventh Avenue.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1952 To Eleventh and a pretty nice school. Charles working every evening on book. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1952 Another nice day. Back to Eleventh. Bill was up for supper. Dorothy and Dean [Palmer] went out for dinner. WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 28, 29, 1952 Finished a week at Eleventh Avenue. Nothing special at home. Weather nice. SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 1952 Snow on ground. Charles went to help Bill, too cold to do much. He went for Gloria in afternoon. Dorothy didn't feel very well, threw up in morning. Cleaned up house. Bridge club here in evening. Bill and Charles Mick won prizes. SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 1952 Colder and more snow flurries. We all went to church, then to Faculty Club for dinner. Dorothy went to show with Dean Palmer. Bill and Gloria stopped on way home from Cleveland.

MONDAY, MARCH 3, 1952 Called to North Linden, just a day assignment. Dorothy and I went downtown after supper. I changed my rhinestone necklace for a better one, and bought a stroller for the baby [Gary].

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THE DIARY OF GLADYS BOLON COOPER

BOOK XXI (MARCH 4, 1952 - OCTOBER 27, 1952)

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SYNOPSIS OF BOOK XXI CHARLES and GLADYS, both age 53, continued in familiar and well-established personal routines during this nine-month period. Both continued to be actively involved in their church, Crestview Presbyterian. They celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary on June 9, 1952. Increasingly they referred to their pleasures from their new television set, a medium still not available to some of their friends. Gladys continued with the usual housekeeping chores at their home at 393 Mimring Road; there was much cleaning, waxing, washing, ironing, canning, etc. She was in frequent demand as a substitute teacher in the Columbus Public Schools, and visited her 46th different school. In April Gladys and Dorothy made a weekend trip by train to Washington, D.C. and visited many of the attractions of our capital city. They had a "wonderful time." CHARLES continued his career as a Professor of Engineering Drawing, and spent much time on the latest revision of the very successful textbook, French's Engineering Drawing, of which he was one of several collaborators. The Faculty Club was one of their favorite places for an occasional meal away from the home, although once they visited the new Lane Avenue Shopping Center in Upper Arlington for a meal, which was, if I am not mistaken, the very first shopping center in the Columbus area. As usual Charles planted a large garden. Their house required a new roof, and this cost $436.00. A sad note for both of them was the death of Charles Mick, an original member, along with his wife, Florence, of the bridge club which had met regularly for 24 years. Gladys notes, however, that the club would resume playing about a year later when another couple replaced the Micks. All three of their children had important developments in their lives. CHARLES, or "Bill" as he was known in the family, age 28, was the father of the Cooper's first grandchild, Gary, born to Gloria on September 27, 1951. Gladys, and also Dorothy, made numerous items of clothing for the baby, generally from materials cut down from other garments. Everybody enjoyed the baby enormously. DOROTHY, age 24, continued teaching at Stewart Elementary school, and living at home with her parents. In her spare time she took photography and sewing classes, and bought a new sewing machine for $336.00. On October 11 Dorothy became engaged to Richard E. Kutchera. Gladys reported she was "surprised but very pleased." Dorothy and Dick had met only recently. Dick held B.S. and M.S. degrees in engineering from Ohio State, and had been working as a student assistant in Charles' department. He came from the Cleveland area, and was of Yugoslavian extraction. DON, age 21, continued to serve in the Navy during the Korean War. After one year of service on the U.S.S. Currier (DE 700) Don was admitted to Hospital Corps School in San Diego. During this period 1952 2 of Gladys' diary, Don had completed his schooling and was serving at the U.S. Naval Hospital in San Diego. SUMMER IN WISCONSIN: The summer of 1952 was very busy and productive. Charles built a new well, installed a new pump, and got both hot and cold running water to the kitchen for the first time. He remodeled the bedrooms, and built a new bath. The stone wall in the rear, which earlier had been the site of a small outdoor fireplace for heating water for washing --now no longer needed-- , was filled in, thus completing the wall as it appears today. The walkway at the rear of the cottage, built of sandstone slabs from the St. Croix river, was rebuilt as well. It had been removed so that the new water lines could be installed. Charles, Gladys, and Dorothy (who spent most of the summer at the cottage) picked many quarts of blueberries, once picking 13 quarts within walking distance of the cottage. Gladys canned over 30 pints of berries and jelly. Fishing was not very good; generally Gladys reported "no luck." Charles' mother, Fanny Stewart, and Fanny's sister, Jennie, both visited the cottage and had a wonderful time. Also, there were very frequent visits back and forth with their friends from the area. Since few people had telephones company would simply appear at the door. Once friends from Columbus, the Shontings (Dan and Marvene), showed up unexpectedly, but stayed only a few hours. ************************ *****************************************

TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1952 Nice to have a day at home. Washed and ironed today, did all mangle work. Several telephone calls. Dorothy went to photography class (last one). Harmon brought her home, came in awhile. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1952 Cleaned floors and clothespress [closet] in back room. Charles and I went to a meeting on campus. MAMMA [WILMA HAYS BOLON] WOULD HAVE BEEN SEVENTY-SIX TODAY.

THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1952 Washed one washer and made a lemon pie. Went downtown in P.M. FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1952 Cleaned floor in our bedroom and cleaned the [clothespress [closet]. Have fruit cellar about cleaned. SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1952 Charles went to Bill's. I sent them a grape pie. He helped him trim fruit trees. Dorothy and I cleaned up house. She and Harmon went to show.

SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 1952 About half an inch of snow. I went to church. Charles and I went to see Lois and Fred [Oaches]. Snow didn't last long. Didn't see the baby [Gary] this weekend. Bill and Gloria are getting over flu. 1952 3

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1952 Rain began about noon. Got harder later on. I cleaned shelves in bathroom, baked cookies. Went downtown in P.M. Got material for slip cover. Mrs. Dunlop will make it. TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1952 Called to 6th grade at Lincoln Park [School]. It is at South High. Charles took me over. Bill and Gloria here in evening. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1952 Finished cleaning back room. Ironed curtains. Dorothy and Pat [Vukovich] went out for dinner. Charles and I went to Chinese restaurant for dinner. Mrs. Gillespie and I went to church and stopped at Doris [Fletcher's--daughter of Mrs. Gillespie]. Charles finished at school. THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 1952 Hung curtains in back room. Cleaned medicine cabinet and furniture in our room. Westerman's [next-door neighbors] were over to watch television. FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1952 Called to North Linden [School]. SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 1952 Baked cookies and straightened up house. Dorothy and I went downtown. She bought a pair shoes, two cotton dresses, and a cotton skirt. She went out with Harmon in the evening. SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 1952 DOROTHY'S 24th BIRTHDAY. Dad gave her a tank and developing material [for photography]. I gave her a red pocketbook and photography book. Bill and Gloria, chinese slippers, and Mother a $1.00. After church we ate our dinner at LANE SHOPPING CENTER. Went three places which were closed. Bill and Gloria and Gary were here in the evening. MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1952 A lovely sunny day. I washed two washers, mattress covers for our bed. Did some ironing and cleaned shelf and some drawers under sink. Charles is spending most of vacation working on book, TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1952 Called to Siebert, my old class. So nice to see children again. Ate lunch with Miss Smith. Charles came for me, also took me. Dorothy went to camera club.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1952 A half day at Glenmont for principal's meeting. In the P.M. Charles and I went for baby. Had him rest of day. Bill and Gloria went to show and got him afterward. I took him to see Mrs. Gillespie and Mrs. Griffith [neighbors]. Window cleaners here, cleaned paper in front room, dining room and hall. Washed kitchen, breakfast room, and both baths. ($44.00). 1952 4

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1952 Had a day at home. Washed and did some ironing. cleaned some woodwork. Dorothy and Harmon went to basketball tournament. Lovely for first day of spring. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1952 Another lovely spring day. I went back to Siebert. Mrs. Bobb's class. SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 1952 Cleaned up house. Dorothy cleaned her desk and dresser, and baked cookies. I went with Lucille to Wanda Little's wedding. We went to Walters in evening. Men won. Dorothy and Harmon went to Valley Dale with two other couples. SUNDAY MARCH 23 1952 Dorothy and I went to church. CHARLES MICK HAD A CEREBRAL HEMORRAGE, VERY LOW. Called to Hubbart [School]. Sight saving.

MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1952 Charles took me to school and came for me. Reeders went with us to Micks in evening. No one home. We stopped there for a short game of bridge. TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1952 Lucille and I went to Mick's. No one there. I baked a cake, put half in freezer. Put two small pies in freezer. Went downtown in P.M. Dorothy went to camera club. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1952 Most of morning on telephone. CHARLES MICK DIED TUESDAY NIGHT. THE END OF OUR BRIDGE CLUB. ALMOST 24 YEARS. THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 1952 Cleaned woodwork around the windows in our room. Washed a washer, did some ironing and mending. Dorothy went to Advanced Photography Class. Charles and I went to funeral home in P.M. FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 1952 I cleaned kitchen cupboard (marbletop) and cleaned up house. Turned down a call to Avondale. Professor Shumaker [of Denison University, and former owner of a cottage in Wisconsin] called at 7:30, saying they would be up and take us to dinner at New Union. We went with Edith and Bill to Charles Mick's funeral. We have lost a good friend, end of our bridge club after almost 24 years. We had a nice dinner, played some bridge. Dorothy took car and went to Gloria's. They printed pictures. Shumakers stayed overnight. [Note added later in pencil: "1 1/2 years later Axline's joined club."] SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 1952 Shumakers left early. Dorothy didn't come home until noon. I cleaned broom closet and usual cleaning up. Charles planted lettuce and peas. He has finished putting dirt on front yard and planting grass seed. We were home all evening. Harmon went home. 1952 5

SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 1952 Lovely wash day. Charles and I went to church. All went to Faculty Club for dinner then to Bill's. We brought Gary home. They came for him about ten o'clock. He was so good. Charles and I planted onions. Call to Reeb [School].

MONDAY, MARCH 31, 1952 Special school at Reeb. I don't like it, not going back. Very tired in evening. TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 1952 Started to clean third floor. Cleaned papers in drawers, rid out boxes, etc.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 1952 Cleaned press, etc. on third floor. Went downtown in P.M.

THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1952 Called to Beck Street, 2A, 3B, Charles came for me. I could have gone back Friday but needed to be home for our trip. Harmon met Dorothy after photography class.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 1952 Baked a raisin pie, put two small blueberry ones in freezer. Got ready for WASHINGTON [D.C.] Train left about six o'clock. Slept fairly well sitting up. Rain all day. SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 1952 Reached Washington about 8:50. Had a good breakfast on train. Bus took us to Supreme Court, Congressional Library, and Smithsonian Institute, also Capitol Building. Took us to hotel about 1:30. Dorothy and I took a taxi to Washington Monument, then walked to Lincoln Memorial. Took taxi back to hotel. After dinner went to Ford Theatre, saw Lincoln collection. Tired! SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 1952 Went to Franciscan Monastery. Saw mass, walked around the grounds, went through church. Back to hotel. After lunch we went to Mt. Vernon, tomb of Unknown Soldier and through Alexandria, Virginia. Back to train about six. Train left about 6:30. Roast beef dinner on train. We stayed at Raleigh Hotel, nice. Slept pretty well on train. END OF A WONDERFUL TRIP. We had a good time together.

MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1952 Didn't do much. Caught cold on trip and tired. Slept about four hours. Dorothy went to school. Train on time. Charles met us. TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 1952 Finished cleaning Don's room. Baked cake, half in freezer. Dorothy went to camera club.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1952 Finished third floor cleaning. Glad to get it done. Harmon came up for television. Authur Godfrey's ice show. 1952 6

THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1952 Finished cleaning hall. Washed curtains and a washer of colored clothes and ironed them. Dorothy went to photography class. Rain began in afternoon. FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 1952 Dorothy home for vacation. We cleaned floors in her room. She cleaned woodwork. I washed one washer, did some ironing. Finished stretching curtains for third floor. SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1952 Showery day! Dorothy cleaned the furniture in her room, helped me clean top shelf of cupboard. Reeder's here in evening. (Harmon went home for weekend.) SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 1952 Easter Sunday. Charles and I were greeters at door. Dorothy went to church, too. Hard rain as church was over. Bill, Gloria, and baby here for dinner. Clear in P.M. MONDAY, APRIL 14, 1952 Rain almost all day. Dorothy finished cleaning her room. I started cleaning woodwork downstairs. Dorothy baked a white cake and put in freezer. I bought baby a red cap and little red overalls. Started on "Ayds." [A diet preparation. It was a very sweet candy one took before eating and it was supposed to dull one's appetite.] TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 1952 Called to Medary [School]. 5th grade. A student teacher. Always glad to go there. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1952 Back to Medary. Dorothy started sewing class in evening. THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 1952 Washed little curtains downstairs. Cleaned some woodwork. Put three pies in freezer. Dorothy went to photography class. FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 1952 More cleaning downstairs. Went downtown in P.M. Got a brown striped cotton dress, two night gowns. We took Lois to hospital to see Fred [Oaches]. Very warm. SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1952 Usual Saturday cleaning. Cleaned steps down. Woodwork all done downstairs except big windows. Made a bathroom curtain, and a blanket for Gary. Edith and Bill were up. Dorothy and Harmon went to show. SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 1952 Lovely warm day. I went to church, sat with Lucille. We went to see Eva [Faelchle] (broke her leg) and to Bills. Dorothy went to zoo with camera club. 1952 7 MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1952 Went to West Broad [Street School], had the call Friday P.M. A 3A. Will be there all week, maybe longer. Put a ruffle in slip in evening. Very warm. TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 1952 Another warm day. Wore a cotton dress to school. We went to see Florence [Mick] in evening. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 1952 Change in weather. Very hard rain in morning. Rain all day. Pretty nice school. Dorothy went to sewing class. THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1952 Still rainy and colder. Same routine at school. Dorothy went to P.T.A. instead of photography class. Raining, and we took her over and stopped to see Gloria and baby. FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 1952 Began to clear up. Charles took me to school and came for me. Jennie came in morning and Charles took her to bank. Dorothy and Harmon had a date. Charles and I went to Paffenbarger's for dinner. Fields and Shupes were there too. SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 1952 Beautiful day and warmer. Jennie and I went downtown. Each of us got shoes at Gilbert's. Mine light brown. We ate lunch at Lazarus. Bills came over in evening. Baby enjoyed a new rattle Jennie got him. I got Gloria a dress and Bill a shirt. SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 1952 Jennie didn't want to go to church, so all were home. Gail and Imogene here in P.M. Jennie left at 6:45. We took her to bus. MONDAY, APRIL 28, 1952 Washed and ironed most of day, also mangle work. Baked cookies. Gloria started working. TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 1952 Had an awfully nice day. Mrs. Cooper invited me to go as her guest to Beta Mother's party [Don was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity] at Wolfe's summer home close to Reynoldsburg. It was a treat. Wonderful day, nice lunch, etc. Dorothy and Charles had dinner ready. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1952 Cleaned cupboards in basement. Bill's car broke down. Had to go for Gloria and Gary Tuesday evening and tonight. Charles took her in morning. Dorothy went to sewing. THURSDAY, MAY 1, 1952 Called to Eleventh Avenue [School]. 3B. Pretty nice class. Charles came for me. Mr. Williams [Professor Emeritus from Charles' Department] here in evening. Dorothy went to photography class. 1952 8

FRIDAY, MAY 2, 1952 CHARLES' 53rd BIRTHDAY. I gave him $10.00, Dorothy, $5.00 and a shirt. Jennie socks and fishing lure. We had steak for dinner. I went back to Eleventh. Charles came for me. SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1952 Cleaned up house, washed two washers, mattress cover and spread on Dorothy's bed. Charles had an engineering meeting that lasted almost all day. Harmon came up. We all played bridge. SUNDAY, MAY 4, 1952 Beautiful day. We all went to church and to Faculty Club for dinner. Home rest of day. MONDAY, MAY 5, 1952 A record for heat. At 6:30 called back to Eleventh. Boys playground! Glad this is last day. Very tired! Mrs. Rosson here in evening. About ten called back to Eleventh. TUESDAY, MAY 6, 1952 Another hot day. Tired to start with. Home on bus. Dorothy and I went over to vote. Glad I am through at Eleventh. She went to sorority meeting. WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 1952 Glad to be home. Baked cookies, washed a washer. We went over to see Gloria and Gary in evening. I brought home her washing and ironing. Dorothy went to sewing class. THURSDAY, MAY 8, 1952 Ironed Gloria's ironing. Quite a big one. Cleaned the buffet. Dorothy went to showers for two of teachers. FRIDAY, MAY 9, 1952 Another gloomy day. I washed Bill's washing, cut out a little suit for Gary, baked pumpkin pie and a blueberry for Eva [Faelchle]. Dorothy and Harmon went to show. We went over to see Florence [Mick].

SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1952 Still gloomy weather. I gave the high chair a coat of paint and cleaned dining room furniture. Dorothy worked on Gary's suit. Home all evening.

SUNDAY, MAY 11, 1952 Charles and Dorothy went to Bill's. Took him tomato plants and lettuce. I washed my hair. Home rest of day. MONDAY, MAY 12, 1952 At seven-fifteen called to Glenmont. 4A, 5B. Rode to end of bus line and walked rest of way. Chilly. Fire in stove at portable. Charles and I went to dinner (25 years of service, and longer, for OSU faculty] at New [Student] Union in evening. 1952 9

TUESDAY, MAY 13, 1952 Back to Glenmont. A nice class. Finished today. Dorothy went to camera club. WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 1952 Washed a washer and washed doors on outside. Went downtown in P.M. Got a new blouse and house dress. Dorothy went to sewing class. We kept the baby [Gary] in evening.

THURSDAY MAY 15, 1952 Did the ironing, made a pumpkin pie. Started a new curtain for window over buffet, green and gold. DEAN PALMER called Dorothy for a date on Sunday. She went to photography class. FRIDAY, MAY 16, 1952 Made a pad for Gary's high chair and finished buffet curtain. Went downtown in P.M., took my [substitute] slip in. Poured rain. SATURDAY, MAY 17, 1952 Turned out to be a decent day. I cleaned furniture in frontroom, washed a washer, cleaned up house. Dorothy made a hickory nut cake, rolls and cupcakes. Put in freezer and a chocolate pie. We went to Wilma Hardy's wedding then to Walters. [Wilma Hardy was the daughter of Covert and Laura Hardy, members of Gladys' "dinner" bridge club.] Dorothy went on a date with Harmon. Bill and Gloria went to Cumberland]. NEW CAR. SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1952 Nice day. We went to Cumberland, home at six. Dorothy went to show with Dean Palmer. MONDAY, MAY 19, 1952 Gloomy rainy day. I washed one washer and hung in basement. Finished a little suit for Gary, also made him a bib. Charles didn't feel too well, stayed home in P.M. TUESDAY, MAY 20, 1952 Another dismal day. I did the ironing, some mending. Put in clean papers [on shelves], end of housecleaning. Charles and I went to Hardy's to see wedding gifts.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1952 Dorothy didn't feel well, stayed home. I was called to Hubbard [School]. Much nicer day. She felt better and went to sewing.

THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1952 Back to Hubbard. Dorothy went back, too. I went to Indianola [Theatre] to see "With a Song in My Heart." Good show.

FRIDAY, MAY 23, 1952 Went to cooking school. Enjoyed it very much. Ate lunch at Lazarus [Department store]. Went up to see Eva on way home. Quite warm! Dorothy and Harmon went to ballgame. Sat on porch. SATURDAY, MAY 24, 1952 Dorothy and I went to cooking school. Then to Lazarus and 1952 10

bought some remnants for making things for Gary. We were all home all evening. Harmon worked this evening. Dorothy made the baby a suit from remnant 2/3 yard. SUNDAY, MAY 25, 1952 Intended going to church and to club for dinner. Rained so hard we stayed home. Went to Bill's in P.M. MONDAY, MAY 26, 1952 Washed two washers and swept second floor with Hoover. Nice sunny day. TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1952 Did the ironing and washed davenport covers and old rugs. Had a nice nap in playhouse [in back yard]. Dorothy went to camera club and I went to our group meeting.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 1952 Went to Glenmont [School] for a half day, principals' meeting. Worked on removing varnish from old chair. Started it Tuesday. Dorothy went to sewing class. THURSDAY, MAY 29, 1952 Worked more on chair. Made a grape pie. Gary has the measles. Children at Greenlawn had field day. FRIDAY, MAY 30, 1952 Lovely Decoration Day. Charles got out benches and picnic table. We ate supper in yard. Harmon went home from Thursday 'till Tuesday. Dorothy cut out a suit for Gary and made the shirt. SATURDAY, MAY 31, 1952 Cleaned up house, washed a washer, baked cookies. Mother [Stewart -- Charles' mother] arrived from Arizona. Ate supper in yard.

SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 1952 Lovely day. Dorothy spent the day with Jane. We went to church and to see Gail. MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1952 Called to Eleventh Avenue [School]. My last day to teach this year. Charles came for me. Florence was here for dinner. We ate in yard.

TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 1952 Mother and I went downtown. Ate lunch at Lazarus. Dorothy went to sorority picnic. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1952 Mother went back downtown to return shoes. I did the ironing. Dorothy went to sewing class.

THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 1952 Mother went down to Gilbert's [shoe store]. Didn't do much today. 1952 11

FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 1952 Nothing special. Mother went to Dr. [Rollo] Bonnell, and to see Mrs. Schick.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 1952 Cleaned up house, washed a washer. Dorothy baked cookies. She went out with Harmon. SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 1952 Very hot! We took Mother to Cumberland [to visit her sister, Jennie]. Home at six. MONDAY, JUNE 9, 1952 OUR 29th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. We didn't celebrate except steak for dinner. Dorothy baked rolls. I went to Dr. Inglis for a checkup. Little trouble with bladder. Still warm. Charles went out to Bills. He gave us two quarts lovely strawberries. Cards from Dorothy, Florence, and Edith. TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 1952 Washed two washers, a lovely day, did some ironing. Dorothy went downtown and to camera club in evening. We went to Shupes for dinner, also Fields and Paffys [Paffenbarger]. [All members of Charles' Department at OSU.] Charles and I won both prizes. First peas from garden.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 1952 Did the ironing, tied up my prizes for party on Saturday. Dorothy made Gary a little suit. She went to sewing in evening, finished dress. Charles is working at school all week on the book. THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 1952 Did some more getting ready for my party. Men started work on new roof on house [at 393 Mimring Road, Columbus]. $438.00. Dorothy and I each finished a suit for Gary. Charles worked at office in evening. FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 1952 Got ready for bridge luncheon, made patty shells. Charles at office all day. Almost finished with his share of book. He went back in evening. Men worked on roof all day. SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 1952 Had a nice party. Dorothy made cookies on Friday. She made delicious rolls, had tuna fish salad, spiced peach, fresh peas (from garden) in patty shells, potato chips, sherbet and cookies. A prize for everyone. Bill and Gary stopped. He was quite a hit. Dorothy put on a suit she had made him. Edith and Bill [Walter] were up in evening. Guests at party, Edith [Walter], Lucille [Reeder], Florence [Mick], Charlotte, Laura [Hardy], Louise Cooper, Lois McBride. Very warm. Hard rain in A.M. 1952 12

SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 1952 CHARLES WORKED ALL DAY AT OFFICE. FINISHED HIS SHARE OF BOOK. QUITE SOMETHING FOR HIM TO BE THROUGH. We didn't go to church and were home all day. MONDAY, JUNE 16, 1952 Washed a washer, got dry cleaning sent and some clothes sprayed [for moths]. Shortened a dress. A very hot day, a record. TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 1952 Still warm but cooled off in the evening. I swept the third floor, did some ironing. Got a permanent in P.M. Very hot. ($10.00). Had our church group here for picnic. MEN FINISHED ROOF. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 1952 Another nice day. I washed one washer, stretched a crocheted tablecloth. Dorothy baked cookies. Had a steak dinner in backyard. Bill, Gloria, Gary, and Harmon here. The baby was so good. THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 1952 Swept the second floor with the Hoover. Really getting down to packing. Lois and Fred [Oaches] were here in evening.

FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 1952 Went downtown in P.M. Got my money from Teachers Retirement. Didn't feel very well. Came home and started to chill. Had temperature 101.6. Charles called Doctor [Bonnell]. Said I had grippe. Dorothy and Harmon went to show. SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 1952 Laid around most of day. Dorothy helped me a lot. Charles has finished all the painting he had left from last summer. Cancelled our bridge game with Walters. Charles and I went to Westermans [Joe and Helen; next-door neighbors] a little while in evening. SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 1952 About noon I began to feel better. Got more packing done, decided to wait 'till Wednesday. Went to Bills in P.M. and drove by Reeds [Eldis and Marilyn] new house. Giffords here in evening. MONDAY, JUNE 23, 1952 Quite warm. We swept and sprayed the carpet, defrosted the refrigerator. I went to Dr. Inglis. All O.K. this trip. $10.00. Charles has trailer packed and all about ready. Harmon called Dorothy.

TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 1952 Another very hot day. The final preparations for our trip [to cottage in Wisconsin]. In the evening, Doris and Larry [Fletcher; next-door neighbors] and Mrs. Gillespie [mother of Doris] were here. Also, Elaine [Thomas] and Rita [friends of Dorothy], and Westermans [neighbors on other side]. I think the hottest night we have had upstairs. 1952 13

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 1952 Up at 3:45. Ate rolls and coffee at home. Left at 4:30. Fort Wayne at 8:05. Lunch at Martins Drive-In close to Dyer [Indiana]. Chicago Heights, 12:15. The Wisconsin border at 3:05. Came to Atkinson's Cabins six o'clock (5, their time). Same place we stayed last year. $6.00. Ate our dinner at Kerr's Restaurant and walked around town. 518 miles. Very hot!! THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 1952 Left at four o'clock. Much cooler. Ate breakfast at Mauston, Wisconsin. In Spooner at 10:15. Got groceries, at cottage about 12:15. Everything O.K. Lake higher. DON'T LIKE COTTAGES JOHNSON PUT DOWN OUR WAY. Unpacked some and looked around. Little birds [phoebes] on top of one of porch shutters. FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 1952 Made strawberry jam, got berries on way up. Soutters stopped and invited us to dinner on Tuesday evening. Gave boat a coat of paint. [This wooden rowboat was given to the Forts Folle Avoine Historical Museum in summer of 2000.] SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 1952 Pretty well straightened up. We went to O'Hearns in P.M. They loaned us a boat [while paint dryed on their own boat]. Charles caught a 10 inch bass. I took a swim. We went up and got our fishing licenses. SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 1952 Charles and I walk[ed] up road, picked about a quart of blueberries. Went to church [to Methodist Church in Spooner], so many people welcomed us. Ate dinner at Topper cafe. Dorothy treated us for our anniversary. Mrs. Ferber here in P.M. Had fire in evening. Charles finished our chair, all but binding. MONDAY, JUNE 30, 1952 Baked a blueberry pie. We went to town, ordered new cushions for Morris Chair [now in room next to me as I type this in 2001] and binding for one we refinished. Charles put in dock. Ferbers gave us a 24 inch pike. TUESDAY, JULY 1, 1952 We all went berry picking, got about four quarts. Canned two pints. Dorothy started to take varnish off Morris Chair. All had a swim. Charles put the dock in and made a new path down to it. We went to Soutters [on Nicaboyne Lake] for dinner. Had a nice evening, home at nine-thirty. Charles put red trim on boat. WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 1952 Rain during morning. I made a blueberry pie and Dorothy baked cookies. Gary O'Hearn got lure in head. Dorothy and I went up there in P.M. Charles is making plans for bathroom. Dorothy and I fixed up guest room with paper drapes.

THURSDAY, JULY 3, 1952 I put clean papers in cupboard. Charles finished refinishing the Morris Chair. Windy all day. We fished all evening, no luck. Went to dump. Picked quart berries. 1952 14

FRIDAY, JULY 4, 1952 A beautiful day. We did the washing. Charles finished shelves in workshop in old icebox. All went swimming. Fished in evening, no luck. SATURDAY, JULY 5, 1952 Nice day but windy. We did the ironinmg. Washed curtains in guest house. Went berry picking, only 1 1/2 quarts. O'Kearns here in P.M. SUNDAY, JULY 6, 1952 Looked stormy and rainy, didn't go to church. Disappointed to miss. Charles made a nice little table from old icebox top. [This is still part of table on porch where all meals are eaten in warm weather.] I worked on hooked rug. MONDAY, JULY 7, 1952 Rainy looking. Did some odd jobs. Ripped old blue wool dress and washed it. Charles bought a lavatory from Mr. Johnson. O'Hearns told us about a berry patch. Went in P.M. Picked six quarts. Canned six pints. Now have eight pints [canned]. Charles caught a 24 inch pike. Mopped linoleum. TUESDAY, JULY 8, 1952 Got everything ready for Mother and Jennie's arrival. We washed kitchen and front room curtains and kitchen windows. Got the guest house ready. Had everything looking pretty nice. Put blueberry pie in refrigerator to bake in morning. WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1952 Baked pie. Left for town early. Stopped at second-hand store, sold two electric irons, wash boards and wringer. $1.60. Met Jennie and Mother at 10:40. Got groceries. Our new pillows for Morris Chair. Took Jennie and Mother for boat ride around lake. Jennie went fishing with Charles and me. Two small pike. We had to put back. We went swimming. Charles made trap door in kitchen getting ready for electric pump. THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1952 Nice day. Charles dug hole for PUMP UNDER THE TRAP DOOR. We all took a drive in P.M. Dorothy took Mother and Jennie fishing. No luck. LISTEN TO REPUBLICAN CONVENTION. [Charles and Gladys were staunch Republicans. My mother told me once that I was the only Democrat she knew; she must have forgotten about Grandmother Stewart.]

FRIDAY, JULY 11, 1952 All (except Mother) went blueberry picking, got about 9 quarts. Canned 8 pints (16 pints [total]). We went swimming. Jennie, Dorothy, and I went fishing. Jennie caught a small one. SATURDAY, JULY 12, 1952 We all went to town. Mother and Jennie bought us a pin-up lamp, towels and a washpan. Had a hard wind storm in evening. Charles did cement work for electric pump. 1952 15

SUNDAY, JULY 13, 1952 We all went to church. The minister mentioned us as a family they had adopted for the summer and spoke of Christmas card I had sent. Mr. and Mrs. Kaddatz [who owned cottage later owned by the Darby's], daughter and husband, and Roddy here in P.M. We went up to [Leonard and Bernice] Johnsons in evening.

MONDAY, JULY 14, 1952 I took Mother and Jennie for a row in the morning. Dorothy baked cookies. Charles drilled holes for pipe. Jennie and I went next door, rest went fishing. No luck. TUESDAY, JULY 15, 1952 Dorothy took M[other] and J[ennie] to lily pads. [The only part of Fish Lake that looks today as it did forty-nine years ago.] I baked a blueberry pie, defrosted refrigerator. Jennie and I went up road for berries. 1 1/2 quarts. All the Darabiala family from next door here in P.M. WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 1952 Men came to fix the lights. Then Charles, Jennie, Dorothy and I went berry picking. Got 13 quarts. In P.M. canned 13 pints. All pretty tired. [Today the blueberry patches within walking distance of the cottage have virtually disappeared.] THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1952 Gloomy dark day. Dorothy ripped her red jacket and washed it to make Gary a little coat. Mother, Jennie, and I went to O'Hearns in P.M.

FRIDAY, JULY 18, 1952 Quite a disappointment that Don can't come. Dorothy took Mother and Jennie a boat ride. She made rolls. Went to Webb Lake. Had a fuss with Mrs. J[ohnson] about my package of writing paper. [Mrs. Ivan Johnson, sister-in-law of Leonard Johnson, was the postmistress of the tiny post office of Webb Lake. It disappeared many years ago.] Took them to train. Discovered stores open and bought groceries and oilcloth for porch. After we came home Mrs. Tokash and Mary Ann Meronk came.

SATURDAY, JULY 19, 1952 Didn't feel like doing much, relaxing after company. CHARLES HAS PUMP INSTALLED. We all went swimming. Fishing in evening. Dorothy caught a 22 1/2 inch pike - two small ones put back. SUNDAY, JULY 20, 1952 We went to church, then to Tokash's for dinner. Had a lovely chicken dinner. Home rest of day except a short call to Dariabialus (Mr. Zahn's sister). MONDAY, JULY 21, 1952 Nice day, but windy. We did the washing, had a big one. Mended sheets, etc. CHARLES GOT THE ELECTRIC PUMP ALL FINISHED, TOOK OUT PUMP. NOW RUNNING WATER AT SINK. Took a boat ride around lake. 1952 16

TUESDAY, JULY 22, 1952 Very windy all day. Dorothy cut out a dress and started to make it. I did the ironing, made an apron from a shirt. Charles cut down three trees and started to "dig out" for bath. We went to Kaddatz in evening. WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1952 I helped Charles shovel sand and swept and dusted cottage. Cleaned up closets, disposed of some old shirts, (bathrobe for a blanket for Gary). Dorothy made a cherry pie and loaf of bread. Fished awhile in evening. No luck. THURSDAY, JULY 24, 1952 Beautiful day. We went berry picking, got all cans filled. Only gone 1 1/2 hours. I canned 2 pints (31 pints [so far]). Made jelly. Dorothy worked on her dress. I cut out a shirt for Gary. Charles put part of forms in for bathroom. FRIDAY, JULY 25, 1952 We went to town in morning. Decided to go to Minneapolis for bathroom equipment, went to Soutter's in P.M. to ask them to go along. Mr. and Mrs. Kaddatz stopped before they went home. Zahn's came. Fished in evening. No luck. SATURDAY, JULY 26, 1952 Nicest day we have had for awhile. I finished the shirt for Gary [grandson; son of Bill and Gloria]. Mrs. Kimball and daughters family stopped in morning. Zahn's were here in P.M. Charles didn't get much done. He and Dorothy fished in evening. No luck. SUNDAY, JULY 27, 1952 Nice day. We went to church [to Methodist Church in Spooner]. Soutter's came in P.M. to tell us they couldn't go to Minneapolis. They had car trouble. We took them to Steele's [store], then home.

MONDAY, JULY 28, 1952 Started to make blue wool overalls for Gary. Dorothy finished sleeveless dress. TUESDAY, JULY 29, 1952 Left at five o'clock for Minneapolis. There by time stores opened. Charles spent the morning at Sears getting things for bathroom. Dorothy and I went shopping and "looking." She bought pinking shears and pair shoes. We ate lunch at Skyroom at Dayton's [Department Store]. Met Charles at three (after street car ride and walk). We bought linoleum for bath at Sears. Home at 8:30. Had planned to eat at Lowell Inn at Stillwater, Minnesota. Dining room not open. Had a very good dinner at Grand Cafe.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1952 Nothing special. I made a blueberry pie. Dorothy cut out a red coat for Gary and started to make it. Charles working on plumbing for bathroom. Went to Zahns in evening. 1952 17

THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1952 Dorothy and I went to lily pads. She made a peach pie. I finished the blue wool overalls for Gary. Fished in evening. I got two pike, one too small. Charles and Dorothy each had a good strike.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 1952 Mrs. Zahn here in morning. We cleaned cottage and got ready for Soutters who were here for dinner. Dorothy made rolls and blueberry crumble. Hard rain in P.M. We all had a swim. Good dinner and nice evening with Soutters and Miss Soutter. SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 1952 Didn't do much today. Started to hemstitch another pillow case. Charles finished the plumbing for bathroom. Took a walk in evening. Dorothy sawed up tree at end of our lot.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 1952 Poured rain almost all day. We didn't go to church. Zahns came over in evening. Had chicken for dinner and Dorothy baked a loaf of bread. MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1952 Dad carried stones from lake and hauled two loads of sand. I baked cookies and cut overalls and shirt for Gary from red and white striped dress of Dorothy's. TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1952 Dorothy and I did the washing, a perfect day for it. She started varnishing in front room. CHARLES TOOK OUT BUNK BEDS and cut down three trees. Boys (from new cabin) stopped.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1952 We did ironing and I worked some on Gary's suit. Have the overalls done. Dorothy and I took a row down the lake. Fished in evening. No luck but beautiful on lake. THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 1952 Nice day. CHARLES PUT IN CONCRETE FOUNDATION FOR BATHROOM. I finished baby's suit, de-frosted refrigerator, made raisin pie. Dorothy did more varnishing in front room. We all walked up to Johnsons [Leonard and Bernice, owners of "Fish Lake Resort"] in evening. First evening we havn't had fire for awhile. FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 1952 Rained all morning. We went to Spooner [about 20 miles away] in P.M. Got shirts for boys birthdays and mailed them. Got window for bathroom. Went to see Zahn's new car. SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 1952 Nice day. Charles cemented the corners around foundation [for bathroom] and rid up around back. I cleaned cottage, sawed some wood. Dorothy and I both washed hair. I took a. swim, water cold. Soutters stopped around five o'clock. We fished after supper. No luck. Fire again. 1952 18

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 1952 We went to church and ate dinner at Topper Cafe. Hard rain as we started out. Gloomy afternoon. Fished awhile in evening. No luck. MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 1952 Nice day. Cool. Charles took siding boards off back of house, got lumber from Johnsons. Dorothy and I went out on lake in morning, but too rough. She and I went to Johnson's dump. We fished in evening. Dorothy caught a 17 inch pike, put back. TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1952 We went to look for blackberries in morning. Not any. Fished in evening. Two undersize pike. Little birds left. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1952 Nice day and warmer. Charles got framing up and sheeting on two sides. Dorothy helped. She made a pie and finished varnishing the kitchen. I made back and pillow for green chair. We went to O'Hearns in evening. Coon came in evening and we had fun feeding him. BILL'S 28th BIRTHDAY. We sent him shirts. Sat on porch in evening. THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 1952 Dorothy and I took a ride around lake. Stopped at new cabin and old one. Had a swim in P.M. Charles got other side of sheeting on. Fished in evening. I got two pike. Kept one. Sat on porch again in evening. FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 1952 Cloudy most of day but no rain and cooler. Charles got rafters cut. Dorothy and I baked cookies. Mrs. Zahn came over for us to fix her skirt. I made Gary pair overalls from crash curtain. Fire again.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 1952 Nice day. Charles got rafters up and sheeting on roof, and window in bathroom. Had a swim. Finished comfort for Gary. We walked up to Johnson's in evening. SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 1952 We went to church. Came home and ate a light lunch. Went to Tokash's for a chicken dinner. Stopped to speak to Nutts. Zahns were over their last evening. Also, Mrs. Johnson here. MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 1952 Lovely day. We were over to say goodbye to Zahns. Charles got the joists in for bath. I cleaned the cottage. Dorothy and I fished awhile in P.M. O'Hearns were here. TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1952 We went to town in morning. Dorothy painted outside of bath in P.M. Charles working on plumbing, GETTING HOT WATER PIPES TO KITCHEN. 1952 19

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1952 Dorothy and I fished in morning. We all went after early supper. No luck. Charles finished hard work on plumbing. I made a lemon pie. DON'S 21st BIRTHDAY. We sent him three shirts and some money. I went swimming but water cold.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 1952 Lovely day. Charles started to lay floor in bath. Dorothy and I did the washing. We went to Johnson's dump. In the afternoon, Soutters stopped and invited us to Sunday dinner. Later, Rev. and Mrs. Beavins [Minister and wife of the Methodist Church in Spooner] and Bart came, brought us tomatoes and cabbage. We had them stay for dinner. Enjoyed having them very much. FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 1952 Charles finished floor in bath. In the afternoon we took a 90 mile drive to Minong, Hayward, and Trego. Dorothy and I fished in morning, all of us in evening. No luck. It was 46 degrees this morning.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 1952 Did the ironing. Charles put in 2 by 4's getting ready to put in ceiling. We all fished in evening. Caught four pike, all undersize. SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 1952 Still beautiful weather. We went to church. Mrs. Beavins gave us a sack of vegetables and lovely bouquet. Also took our pictures. We went to Soutters for dinner. Girls were there. Had a pleasant afternoon. MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 1952 Lovely day. We didn't do much. Charles working on more plumbing and ceiling of bath, the cross pieces in ceiling. We went to dump, found nice jars. Fished in evening. I caught a crappie, Charles an undersize pike, Dorothy a clam. Beautiful on lake. TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1952 Still nicer weather. Charles working on plumbing. Dorothy and I went to lily pads. All of us took a ride around lake in P.M. Stopped at Christy's. Dorothy left on seven o'clock train. How we hated to see her leave! Home at 8:10. Sat on porch awhile. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1952 Nice day. I didn't do much. Mrs. Tokash stopped in P.M. Charles started ceiling in bath. Porch in evening. THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 1952 Charles finished ceiling and took out partitions between bedrooms. I went to bridge luncheon at Soutters. Went with Mrs. Tokash in truck. Mrs. Truelock (Northwood Resort) and sister from Texas. Had a good lunch and a pleasant afternoon. I won the prize, a box of note paper. Charles and I went to Johnson's in evening. Cooler. Fire again. 1952 20

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 1952 Nice day. Charles got bed, etc. out of way in bedroom. Started putting in studding for partitions. Fished in evening. I got a pike. SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1952 Charles put strips in ceiling in new bedroom and partition next to bath. I worked on quilt for the baby [Gary] and did some mending. SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 1952 Rev. Beavin gone today and we didn't go to church. A long day. Started by hard rain during night. We took a walk. Went to dump and to Kaddatz but they hadn't come. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1952 Wind blew hard all day. I made a shirt for Gary from Dorothy's scrap of yellow pajamas. Worked more on quilt. Charles put some blocks on ceiling and partitition on last side. We walked to Johnson's and invited them for dinner on Friday. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1952 Charles worked more on bedrooms and hall. We went to town. Couldn't get ceiling blocks to finish bedroom. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1952 Very windy. Charles worked FINISHING UP BEDROOM. I washed my hair. A surprise, at eleven o'clock. Shontings came, had lunch and left at three. Glad to see them. MY 53rd BIRTHDAY. Charles got me a lovely cigarette case before we came up here. Card from Dorothy, Aunt Milly, and Flo [Nelson]. Dorothy will probably have something for me when I get home. She never forgets. I wish the boys would remember me with a card. Florence sent me a lovely blouse, Edith 2 pair hose, 2 pair anklets and handkerchief. Mother $2.00. (Slip from Dorothy). Later, a precious letter from Don and a gift sent to Columbus. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1952 A lovely day. Did a big washing, also the ironing. Washed extra bedding and rugs. Charles put green shingles on west side of roof.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1952 Cleaned up house nice. Johnson's were here for dinner. Had a pleasant evening and good dinner. Charles worked on window for loft. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1952 Gloomy day. CHARLES REBUILT THE STONE WALL AND INSTALLED WINDOW IN LOFT. I added some socks to a [hooked] rug in guest house. We fished awhile in afternoon. A small one, put back. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1952 Started out to be nice but ended a gloomy day. Charles and I went back in woods. Moved in a tree 5 1/2 feet high. We went to church. Ate dinner at Topper Cafe. Then went to Tokash's and Soutters to invite them for dinner. Put binding on chair. 1952 21

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1952 Nice day, but windy. CHARLES RE-BUILT WALK AT BACK OF COTTAGE, and put on rest of shingles. I painted floor in NEW BEDROOM and hall. We went to O'Hearns in afternoon. They gave us a bedstead. Fished in evening. No luck. So much warmer today, ate on porch and sat there in evening.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1952 Very warm. Fished in evening with a sun dress. No coat. Had some excitement. I caught a 10 inch bass. Later, a big one grabbed the bass, but got away. I painted bed for our room. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1952 Still warm. Charles and I went to woods. Moved in a lot of ground pine. In P.M. he moved sod, etc. in from woods. I made peanut butter cookies. Fished in evening. No luck. Two letters from Dorothy. Had a nice weekend with her new date, Dick [Kutchera]. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1952 Another warm day. Charles hauled sod from across road then took trailer and got a load. I made a lemon pie, sawed some wood. We went to Johnson's in evening. Dad settled up with Leonard [Johnson]. Stayed awhile, had ice cream. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1952 Very hot. We went to town and drove down to Cumberland [Wisconsin] for ceiling blocks. Charles put them on in P.M. I went to O'Hearns. Only fished a little while. No luck. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1952 Still nice weather. I made peanut butter cookies. Charles worked on trim in new bedroom. O'Hearns came down in afternoon. No fishing luck in evening.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1952 Rained all night. We decided not to go to church. Worked all day and finished bedroom. Went to O'Hearns, met the people looking at Zahn's cottage. [Zahns owned the cottage next-door to Coopers, later owned by Elmer and Betty Schwarze, and later still by David Schwarze.]

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1952 Moved in to new bedroom. I worked on baby quilt. O'Hearns left today. Charles started to finish our old bedroom. Soutters stopped to tell us they couldn't come to dinner on Wednesday. Decided to have it Tuesday, if Tokash's could come. Charles and I took a drive in P.M.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1952 A perfect day. We went to Tokash's. They can come tonite. Went to Steel's [store]. Charles put on more plywood in bedroom. Had a nice dinner. Swiss steak, cream pie. A pleasant evening. 1952 22

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1952 I didn't do much but wash the party dishes and rid up. Caught a 15 inch pike at dock. Charles put bunk bed in bedroom. Made the head and foot. We walked to cross road in late afternoon.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1952 Pretty cool. Decided to do the washing, turned out to be a good day for it. Charles had made a foot for new bed. Really looks nice. Finished the plywood. I put on stain. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1952 Finished the other bedroom and fixed it up. Got some packing done. Bernice [Johnson] stopped. Asked us to dinner Saturday evening. Charles gathered up some tools. I did the ironing. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1952 Charles cleaned workshop and moved in two trees. We took a last boat ride (cold). He took in dock and brought up boat. Had a good dinner and pleasant evening with Johnsons. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1952 Electricity off when we got up. Went to church. Got quite a farewell from Rev. Beavin. Ate dinner at Topper Cafe [in Spooner]. Stopped at Kimball's and Shakes for eggs. Still no electricity. Soutters stopped to say good-bye. Found out it was just our electricity that was off. After several trips found Johnsons home and Bernice telephoned. Came in half an hour (ten o'clock) and fixed it. A squirrel had done the damage to transformer. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1952 Nice day to pack. Went to Johnsons for gas. In the afternoon we walked to Cranberry Lake and got four spruce trees. Quite a walk! Went up to tell Johnsons good-bye. END OF A WONDERFUL SUMMER. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1952 Left at five o'clock. Ate breakfast in Spooner. Not quite daylight when we left. Saw two coons and two skunks, three deer down farther. From Chippewa Falls took 29 to Cadott, 27 to Augusta, then 12 to 83 at Mt. Prospect, 45 to 30 (missed road from Black River Falls to Sparta). Ate lunch at Mauston. Picked up a sailor, nice boy, rode with us all afternoon. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1952 Left at five o'clock. Ate breakfast at Sauzers Lunch at Fairway-Decatur, Indiana. (A nice dairy bar as you go out of town). At Fort Wayne a nicer Standard station as you go out of town. Found one route closed - had to drive quite a lot out of our way. Quite warm. Home at ten 'till four. Billy there with Gary. Nice to get home safely.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1952 Busy unpacking and getting the house straightened up. Charles went to office in P.M. Dorothy had a P.T.A. meeting. Charles and I went to Bills in evening. Took clothes we had made for Gary, a ball, and $5.00 for his birthday. So glad to see him. Three months made a big difference. 1952 23

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1952 Lovely weather. I cooked crab apples for jelly, washed a washer and canned eleven pints of grapes. Charles worked more in yard. Florence stopped and we had her stay for dinner. Dorothy went out with Dick. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1952 GARY'S FIRST BIRTHDAY. Got house pretty well cleaned up now. Dorothy baked cookies. She and Dick went to football game, out to dinner and to a dance at the Union. Charles and I went to Field's for dinner. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1952 Wonderful day, almost like summer. Dick went to church with us. He and Dorothy went to Granville [to Denison University where Dorothy had formerly been a student] in P.M. He was here for dinner and supper and for television in evening. Charles and I went to see Reed's [Eldis and Marilyn] new house. To Walters and Reeders. Neither home. Called to Eastwood [School].

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1952 Just a day. (Broadleigh at Eastwood). Jewish New Year. Quite warm, had to stand on both busses and very tired in evening. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1952 Washed two washers, did some ironing. Went downtown in afternoon. Took in green suit (down 20 pounds). WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1952 At 7:15 called to Indian Springs (at Clinton). Walked over and Charles came for me. Nice class. Very warm. Sat on porch in evening. Dorothy and Dick went to Ohio [Theatre]. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1952 Started to take in my black skirt. We all went to Bills in evening. Gary so nice. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1952 General cleaning and more unpacking. Don's and Charles' suitcases, etc. Dick and Dorothy went to Beechwold [Theatre]. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1952 Cleaned house. Dorothy baked a cake and did her ironing. She and Dick went to football game, ate supper together. Went to dance in evening. Charles and I went to Walters. Edith and I won (Greasy pie and chicory coffee). Lovely day.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1952 Rain most of day. We went to Cumberland. Dick with us. Ate dinner on way. Very dark and rainy coming home. Dorothy got sick. Dick left about ten o'clock. 1952 24

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1952 Rainy day. I sorted apples and put pies in freezer. Started on some of my clothes to take them in. At 11:30 called to Indianola 4B. Charles went to office to proofread. Dorothy felt better. Dick went for her.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1952 Back to Indianola [School]. Nicer day. Was to work at church but too tired and didn't go. Dorothy cancelled her alumni meeting. Charles went back to office.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1952 Lovely day. Back to Indianola. Will probably finish week there. Charles went back to office. Doreen was supposed to come up, but didn't come. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1952 Will be at Indianola rest of week. Dick came up in evening. Bill and Gary here while Gloria was at a meeting. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1952 Rain and gloomy day. My last day at Indianola. Room so cold, caught a bad cold. Dorothy and Dick went to Candlelight Inn. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1952 Cleaned up house. Dorothy and Dick went to football game. Charles worked in yard. My cold miserable. Dorothy and Dick ate dinner together and went to show. WE DIDN'T KNOW UNTIL NEXT MORNING HE GAVE HER A LOVELY DIAMOND. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1952 Surprised but very pleased about DOROTHY'S ENGAGEMENT. Dick went to church with us. Rev. Heimbeck leaving. They went to Bill's for dinner. We took a drive. They came home around ten and Dick stayed to study and Dorothy worked on school work. MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1952 Nice day. I washed one washer and did some ironing. Mopped and waxed the linoleum. Started to fix my good blue dress. Suzanne and Randy here in P.M. Dorothy went to Mrs. Barst's for [Eastern] Star meeting and Charles to office. Alone all evening. Dick went after Dorothy. Left ring to be made smaller. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1952 Washed doors in front room and put up clean door curtains. Did more ironing and finished fixing my blue dress.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1952 A gloomy day. I washed one washer. Came to check television. Bill brought Gary at four o'clock. Dick came up. He was here all evening except they took a short drive. Bill's didn't come for Gary till twelve. Charles at office, didn't come home until after one-thirty. 1952 25

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1952 Called to 8th Avenue [School]. Miss Dye's class, a tough one. Dorothy had meeting after school. Dick got her ring and brought it up and stayed to study. Dorothy worked on report cards. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1952 Back to 8th Avenue. Charles came for me. We got groceries after supper. Dorothy and Dick went to a dance. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1952 Nice day. About ten o'clock Dorothy and I took a sudden notion to go downtown to get her a new dress. Charles took us down. We got three for her and pair black shoes. She and Dick went to game. He brought her a beautiful rhinestone pin and lovely handkerchief from his mother, and me a dozen roses. They went to game then to homecoming at Denison. She looked lovely in new dress. Charles and I went to Hardy's for dinner. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1952 We didn't go to church today. Dick came up in P.M. He and Dorothy took a drive and went to Pat's [Vukovich]. Stayed for dinner. Also went over to tell Westermans [Helen and Joe, next-door neighbors] of their engagement. Charles and I went to Hangs [Richard Hang, new member of Charles' Department] and drove past Reed's house.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1952 Much colder. I went downtown in P.M. Got Gloria a dress for her birthday. Dick went for Dorothy, came in for supper and stayed till ten o'clock. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1952 Did some ironing. Had a call for Shepherd [School] on Wednesday. One-half day for principal's meeting. Dick came up for awhile. He went to Philadelphia on night train. Charles back to office. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1952 SHEPHERD MY 45th SCHOOL. Home at one o'clock. Tired. We were all home in evening, getting to be a rare occurence. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1952 Cleaned the third and second floors. Did some ironing. Went to luncheon at church. Dick took Dorothy to P.T.A. Charles went to office.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1952 Cleaned downstairs. Dick went for Dorothy. Stayed for supper. They went to Candlelight Inn with Bill and Gloria. I kept Gary. Charles went back to office. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1952 Beautiful day. Dorothy and I went downtown. She bought her sewing machine ($336.00). We had lunch at Lazarus. In evening Charles and I took Dick and Dorothy to Fort Hays [Hotel] for dinner to celebrate their engagement. Dick took us to see Ivanhoe. 1952 26

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1952 Dick went to church with us and stayed for dinner. We all went to Ice Show. He was here for supper and evening. MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1952 Still warm weather. I had a call to NORTHWOOD (46th SCHOOL). Nice class. Charles came for me and Dick brought Dorothy home. Charles went back to office. GLORIA'S 28th BIRTHDAY. We gave her a jersey dress and Dorothy a blouse.

END OF BOOK XXI (MARCH 4, 1952 - OCTOBER 27, 1952)

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THE DIARY OF GLADYS BOLON COOPER

BOOK XXII (OCTOBER 28, 1952 — AUGUST 1, 1953) **************************** ***************************************

SYNOPSIS OF BOOK XXII As GLADYS wrote on New Years' Day, 1953, "1952 has been good to us." This was indeed a very good time for the Cooper family. Gladys, age 53, continued to substitute in the Columbus public schools; Oakland Park elementary was the 51st different school where she had taught. She continued her usual routine of washing, ironing, cleaning, etc., but the pace of canning seems to have slowed down. Still Charles planted a large garden in the backyard, and they harvested grapes and apples as before from their spacious backyard. CHARLES, age 54, as a Full Professor in the Department of Engineering Drawing, was paid $6900 for the 1952-53 academic year. He continued to spend much of his time on the textbook, French's Engineering Drawing, and its companion problem book. The royalties were a much appreciated supplement to their income. At a banquet Charles was honored for thirty years service to Ohio State University. There were many social activities centered around university life, from dinners at the Faculty Club, a garden party for a new Dean, frequent bridge games with colleagues, social "calls" back and forth with members of the department, etc. Charles and Gladys also celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on June 9, 1953; Charles ordered a new wedding band for Gladys set with diamonds. It had to be made smaller because Gladys reported (with pleasure) that she had lost 22 pounds. There was also money for a "beautiful" new dining room suite ($422.00), and getting their car and utility trailer painted, ($110.00). They were even able to "cancel" the mortgage on Bill and Gloria's house, after making an adjustment in their will. Charles and Gladys also found time almost every weekend to play bridge, and for regular attendance at Crestview Presbyterian Church, as well as an occasional "picture show." They watched some television, including "I Love Lucy" and the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II of England. Gladys also enjoyed frequent babysitting for her "darling" grandson, Gary. BILL, age 28, graduated from Ohio State on June 12, 1953, with a degree in Elementary Education. After an interview with Mr. Novice Faucett, Superintendent of Schools for Columbus, Bill was hired to teach at Beck Elementary. Bill, like his parents, was an avid gardener. He also raised turkeys and contributed turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. He also worked part-time jobs; the latest was with Ward's baking company. DOROTHY, age 25, was very much in love. Her carefully planned wedding to Richard Emery Kutchera ("DICK") was a "beautiful" event of June 13, 1953. The ceremony was held at Crestview Presbyterian Church, Rev. Lewis officiating, followed by a sumptuous reception at the Faculty Club. Before the wedding Dick had showered Dorothy with much attention, including dancing, dining out, shows, flowers, square dancing, bridge games, and thoughtful gifts. He even baked a birthday 1952-53 2 cake for Dorothy's 25th birthday. Despite a busy social life Dick was elected to Tau Beta Pi, the senior honorary society for engineering students. Dorothy was offered at least half a dozen showers by friends, including one "dish towel and recipe" shower. The young couple received so many gifts that Gladys said the "back room begins to look like a gift shop." Dick's parents attended from Cleveland, as did Charles' mother and aunt, Fanny Stewart and Jennie Knowles. Dorothy had continued her job as an elementary school teacher right up to the wedding; afterwards they moved to Canton, Ohio where Dick had accepted a job with the Bliss corporation. DON, age 21, was halfway through a four-year enlistment in the Navy. On March 14, 1952, he was transferred from the USS Currier (DE 700) to the U.S. Naval Hospital Corps School at San Diego, and graduated from there on July 17 with a 97.7 average, the second highest in his class. [Actually Don was told by his chief he had the highest average in the class, but that his was adjusted downward slightly so that a career navy man with 10 years service would officially have the highest grade, 97.8]. After several months of duty at Balboa Navy Hospital Don requested "sea duty," expecting to be assigned to a cruiser; instead he was sent to the Marine Corps. On March 7, 1953, he arrived at Camp Del Mar, Oceanside, California as a new member of Field Medical Training Batallion, Class 58. After completing what was in effect a second "boot camp," Marine Corps style, Don was scheduled to board the General Meigs, a troop transport, to sail for Korea on May 20. At literally the last hour, as he was waiting his turn to board, orders came for him (alone) that sent him to Fleet Marine Force Headquarters in Pearl Harbor. As Gladys reported on May 20, 1953, "Wonderful news from Don... Not going overseas." SUMMER IN WISCONSIN. In 1953 Charles completed the septic system, and built the bathroom for the main cottage. They picked blueberries and blackberries, and Gladys made her usual pies. Fishing was not very good that summer, although once when Dick and Mary Hang [from the Department] were visiting, neighbors, the Zahns, gave Charles a 32 inch northern pike. This was enough fish for four people. ******************************************** TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1952 Baked cookies, washed one washer. Dorothy got her new sewing machine. We kept Gary in evening. Charles went back to office. Colder and snow! WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1952 Still cold. Washed again and more ironing. Washed and ironed kitchen curtains. Dorothy and Dick went to show. Charles to office. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1952 Went downtown, did some Christmas shopping. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1952 Mrs. Russell [Secretary at Charles' Department at O.S.U.] and Dick here for dinner. They went out with another couple later. We 1952-53 3 took Mrs. Russell home. Riot at Ohio penitentiary. Dorothy didn't go to Teachers' meeting. Home all day, baked rolls. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1952 Still lovely weather. Dorothy had picture taken to announce her engagement. Fields, Shupes, and Paffenbargers here for dinner. Dorothy made rolls. She and Dick ate dinner at "Sea Food Bay" and went to home of one of Dick's friends - four other couples there. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1952 Dorothy and Dick went to Cleveland for Dorothy to meet her future in-laws. Had a nice time. Bill and Gloria went to Portsmouth. Charles and I went to church, drove around in P.M., looked at houses. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1952 Nice day. I went downtown, more Christmas shopping. Dick brought Dorothy home. Charles went to office. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1952 At 7:35 called to JAMES ROAD SCHOOL, MY 47th. Got there at nine. Charles came for me. Dorothy went to sorority meeting and Charles to office. EISENHOWER ELECTED! WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1952 Back to James Road. Charles came for me again today. Dorothy and Dick went to Janes a little while. Charles went to office. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1952 Enjoyed a day at home. Did some ironing, pulled up tomato stakes. All home tonight. Colder! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1952 Dorothy and I went to lodge. Dick took us and came for us. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1952 Walters were up. Dorothy and Dick went to game. Ate dinner out and went out in evening. I took Dorothy's engagement picture back to store. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1952 We went to Cumberland in Dick's car. Had turkey dinner. In evening [went] to reception for the Heimbecks [minister of their church who had resigned to accept another position]. Billy, Gloria and Gary came to church and over here. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1952 Dick came up to watch "I love Lucy." TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1952 A holiday because of Armistice Day. Dorothy worked on wool skirt. She and Dick went to Buckeye China to look for dishes. Reeders here for bridge. 1952-53 4

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1952 1/2 day at Shepherd [school]. Dick here in evening. Took Dorothy to school. They cracked hickory nuts. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1952 Called to Fieser (6th grade from Avondale.) Nice class. Dorothy went to camera club. Warm! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1952 Back to Feiser [School]. Dick [Kutchera] had a dinner meeting, came up about ten. We kept Gary while Bill and Gloria went to lecture. Dick elected to Senior Honorary. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1952 Dorothy baked a spice cake. She and Dick had three couples here. Dad and I went for groceries at Eaveys then stopped at Paffenbargers and watched television. Still warm! SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1952 Dick went to church with us, here for dinner. He took us a drive to Delaware in P.M. Stopped to see Reed's [Eldis and Marilyn] house. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1952 Lovely day. Warm! Wore suit downtown in P.M. Dorothy and Dick bought a set of dishes. He came up to see "I Love Lucy." TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1952 Went to a demonstration of gas dryers at Gas company. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1952 Bad, rainy morning. Worked on chair removing varnish. Glad didn't get a call for school. Kept Gary in afternoon. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1952 Called to Medary [School]. 5B. Nice class. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1952 Back to Medary. Dorothy and Dick went to Homecoming dance. Corsage of red roses. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1952 Dorothy and Dick went to [foot]ball game, ate dinner out and to a show. Charles and I went to Shupes [Rollie and Juanita; for bridge]. Bill and Gloria went to Cleveland [to visit Gloria's parents]. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1952 Dick went to church with us, was here all day. Charles and I went to Falkenstein and stopped at Shontings [Dan and Marvene]. 1952-53 5 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1952 Home all day. Dick went for Dorothy. She went to Lo-Ri. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1952 Did some washing, worked on chair I am taking varnish off of. All three of us home in evening. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1952 Miserable rainy morning, called to Bellows [School]. 5B. Charles came for me. Dick went for Dorothy, here for supper. He left for Cleveland later [to visit his parents]. Charles and I stuffed turkey. BILL RAISED IT AND BROUGHT IT FOR THANKSGIVING. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1952 A LOVELY TEHANKSGIVING DAY. Cold, but sunny. Bills were here 'till 7:15. Dick came soon afterwards. Doris and Earl [Fletcher; next-door neighbors] and children here. Missed Don. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1952 Dorothy and I downtown all day. Christmas shopping. Had lunch at Lazarus [Department store] Tea Room. She and Dick went to visit some friends of his. Cold!! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1952 We had Gary in morning while Gloria got hair cut. Dorothy and Dick went out for dinner and a show. Charles and I were home all evening. Started snowing about four o'clock. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1952 DOROTHY'S ENGAGEMENT PICTURE IN PAPER TODAY. Dick went to church with us and here all day. Snow on ground. MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1952 Quite cold! Glad to stay home. Dick went after Dorothy. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1952 Called to Weinland School. THE WORST BUNCH I HAVE HAD FOR AWHILE. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1952 Went to Shepherd [School] for a half day. Had lunch at Lazarus and finished my Christmas shopping. Dick came up late in evening after a dinner and pledge meeting. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1952 At 7:30 called to Indian Springs [School]. [Charles] took me and came for me. Rain all evening. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1952 Nice to have a day at home. Went to Lodge [Eastern Star]. Dorothy was installed as Adah. Lovely dress ! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1952 A lot done today! Dorothy and Dick went out for dinner and to a show. Charles and I went to Walters [Bill and Edith]. Edith and I won [bridge game] by big majority. 1952-53 6

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1952 Lovely day. Dick went to church with us. All went to Faculty Club for dinner. He was here all day. MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1952 62 degrees today. Baked my second fruit cake -- white one. 5 pounds. NOW HAVE ELEVEN POUNDS FRUITCAKE MADE. Dick called about getting a cedar chest for Dorothy. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1952 Went downtown to look a cedar chests for Dick. Dorothy didn't know I was downtown. SHE AND CHARLES MADE FUDGE IN EVENING. A warm day, 66 degrees. Hard rain in evening. WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 11, 1952 Home all day. Usual routine. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1952 CALLED TO WESTGATE, MY 49th SCHOOL. Nice class. Charles came for me. Dick here in evening. Snow in evening. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1952 More snow. We had invited Shumakers [Eri and Helen] for weekend, but they cancelled because of weather. Reeders [Herman and Lucille] were here. Dick and Dorothy went out for dinner, then came back here for Dick to study. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1952 WENT FOR MOTHER AND JENNIE [in Cumberland, Ohio]. Ate lunch on way. Dorothy got dinner for Dick. MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 16, 17, 1952 Nothing special, extra cleaning and Christmas preparations. Can't get reservations for Christmas. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1952 WORD THAT DON IS COMING. WONDERFUL NEWS!. Had a call for Chicago Avenue [School]. HAD OUR DINNER AT FACULTY CLUB FOR DEPARTMENT. Paffy's gift. [Ralph Paffenbarger, Chairman of Department]. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1952 Charles took me. Had a pretty nice day. Dick took Dorothy and went for her. She had some nice gifts from children. Gave her tree to Bills. She and Dick went to show. CHARLES AND I MADE CHRISTMAS CANDY. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1952 Dorothy went to dentist. She and Charles made cookies in P.M. She and Dick went to dinner at Balcony Hall given by Borsts. Had a nice time. We all went to Bills and took their gifts. 1952-53 7

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1952 Mother [Stewart] and I went to church. Dorothy and Dick went to Louise's for dinner. Dick left early to go to Indianapolis. MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1952 Nothing special today. We went to meet 10:40 train. Thought Don might come. A TELEGRAM HERE WHEN WE CAME HOME. ARRIVE NEXT MORNING. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1952 Charles, Dorothy and I met the 7:15 train. WONDERFUL TO SEE DON! Didn't do much all day. Baked some cookies. Trimmed tree. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1952 Didn't seem to do much for Christmas. Dorothy and Charles made cookies on [cookie]press. Florence [Mick] here. Dick came early in evening. He and Dorothy exchanged gifts. A lovely cedar chest, tackle box. He left about nine for Cleveland. Bill's went to Cleveland. [Both Gloria and Dick came from Cleveland area; their parents were still living there.] THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1952 A few snow flurries for CHRISTMAS. Wonderful to have Don home. Nice to have Jennie and Mother. Opened our gifts. An overnight suitcase to match my luggage, from Charles. Pig skin gloves from Dorothy, picture from Don, copper bowl from Bill and Gloria. Money from Mother and Jennie. Had ham for dinner. Westerman's, Walters, and Florence [Mick] here. Drove around to see [Christmas] lights. Dick called Dorothy from Cleveland. Bills stopped on way home from Cleveland. Here two hours. Had supper here. WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS, ALL OUR CHILDREN HERE. DOROTHY SO HAPPY! MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR!! Cloudy, getting colder. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1952 Colder! We took Dorothy to train to leave at eight o'clock for Cleveland. I went downtown, left my rings to be made smaller. Charles and Don go out every day for Don to drive. Mother and Jennie left at 9:30 for TRAIN TO ARIZONA. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1952 Didn't do much today. DON WENT DRIVING AGAIN. He had some of boys here in evening, and they went out together. Dave Edwards and Zuverinks [former neighbors who had moved to Cincinnati] here. Charles and I went to Walters. Edith and I won game. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1952 We didn't go to church. Dick and Dorothy came home around six o'clock. Dorothy had a lot of nice gifts from Mrs. Kutchera. MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1952 Had [grandson] Gary [Cooper] all day. He was so good and we enjoyed him so much. Don went to Bill's for supper. We went for him about ten. 1952-53 8

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1952 Dad and Don drive almost every day. He went to see Miss [Bertha] Jacobs. [Bertha Jacobs, former teacher at North High School, and helpful friend and advisor to Don, was also the aunt of Ellen Hutchins, future wife of Don. But Don and Ellen would not meet until 1955. Don now has Miss Jacobs' desk as his own]. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1952 Nothing special. Charles, Don and I spent New Year's Eve at home. Played canasta. Dorothy and Dick went to Senaca [Hotel] to dance. 1952 HAS BEEN GOOD TO US. Dorothy gave me a "Toni" [home permanent]. THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 1953 A nice New Year's Day with all our family here. Bill, Gloria, Gary, Dorothy, Dick and Don. Had a turkey. Watched Rose Bowl game. DON LEFT IN EVENING. We took him to train at 11:15. So good to have him home. [Don was at that time assigned to the Education Office of the U. S. Naval Hospital, San Diego, Calif.] Dick brought a bottle of champagne. FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 1953 Dorothy and I went downtown. Took our [Christmas] tree down. We went to lodge in evening. SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 1953 Called Reeders, Axlines and Walters for a party next Saturday. Dorothy and Dick went out for dinner. Charles and I home all evening. SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 1953 Dick went to church with us. He was here rest of day. Mr. Williams [Professor Emeritus from Charles' Department at O.S.U.] stopped in P.M. Snow on ground. MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1953 Snowed until late afternoon. I went downtown for exchanges for Ralph's [Ralph was Charles' twin brother from Arizona]. Bought rugs. Dick took Dorothy to school and went for her. TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1953 4 above! Glad I didn't get a call. Finished ironing. Went to party at Walters. Wileys, Cara Valet, and Mary Easley. Nice time. Very bad evening. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1953 Another bad day. Enjoyed home. Varnished chair. I had taken off the varnish. Dick here in evening. We played bridge. THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 1953 Quite slippery and rainy. Home all day. Very foggy in evening. Rain stopped in P.M. Warmer. 1952-53 9

FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1953 At 7:15 called to Fair Avenue [School]. 4th grade. DICK CAME AFTER HIS INITIATION INTO TAU BETA PI (SENIOR HONORARY). Played bridge for an hour. SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 1953 Dorothy baked a checkerboard cake, had a party. Walters, Reeders and Axlines [here for bridge]. [Their former bridge club is now being reconstituted with the Axlines replacing the Micks. Charles Mick had died earlier.] Dorothy and Dick went out for dinner and to a friends. SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 1953 Dick went to church with us. Here all day. MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1953 Did some washing and ironing. Home all together (we three) in evening. Rather rare. TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1953 Went to our group meeting at church. Served on committee. Dick here in evening. HE AND DOROTHY COUNTED TAX STAMPS. [Ohio gave stamps on payment of sales tax; these could then be turned in for a reimbursement.] Warmer. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1953 Almost like spring. I went downtown to M[orehouse] M[artens] [Department Store] sale and to the Ohio [Theatre] to see "My Cousin Rachel." Dorothy started sewing class at Singer. THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1953 At 7:15 called to Kingswood, MY 50th SCHOOL. Charles took me and came for me. FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1953 Much colder today. Home all day. SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 1953 Rain and sleet that froze. We had invited Shoemakers [friends from Granville, Ohio who formerly had owned a cottage on Lake Nicaboyne near the Coopers' cottage on Fish Lake. Eri Shoemaker was a Professor of English at Denison University.] but they didn't come. Dorothy and Dick went to Eastern Star party, came home early and played bridge with us. SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 1953 All went to church. Dick here all day. Charles and I went to Giffords in P.M. MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1953 At 8:30 called to Weinland [School]. Just a day. We three home all evening. Dick brought Dorothy home from school. 1952-53 10

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1953 At ten to eight Bill called and asked me to keep Gary for the day. Enjoyed him. Dorothy and Dick went to Indianola [theatre]. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1953 Had a call to North Linden [School]. Had to turn it down to keep Gary another day. Dorothy went to sewing class. THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1953 Called to Eleventh Avenue [School]. All home in evening. FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1953 Back to Eleventh Avenue. Charles took me and came for me both days. Dorothy and Dick went to Indianola [theatre] [and] to a dance at Y.M. [C.A.?]. SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 1953 Dorothy and I went to Lazarus [Department Store] semi-annual sale. Had lunch downtown. She and Dick went to Pat's [Vukovich]. Charles and I home. SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 1953 Snow most of day. Charles and I didn't go to church with Dorothy and Dick. Bridge in evening. Called to Shepherd [School]. MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1953 Quite cold. Charles took me and came for me at Shepherd. Had early supper. All went downtown. Dorothy and I went to Bridal show. Invited to a party at Axlines. TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1953 Back to Shepherd. Charles took me again and came for me. Dick here in evening. Played bridge. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1953 Charles left for Lincoln, Nebraska. Engineering Drawing meeting. I went back to "Shepherd [School]. To party at Axlines in evening. THURSDAY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 30, 1953 Cleaned house, put pies in freezer, baked cookies. Washed and ironed. Dorothy went to O.E.S. [her sorority?] meeting on Thursday evening at Westerville. I kept Gary in evening. All four went to Candlelight Inn. SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 1953 Dorothy and I went downtown to look at bridal clothes. Dick took me to dinner with him and Dorothy at Ricardo's and to the Ohio [theatre]. Nice evening. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1953 Charles came home about 7:30. Glad to see him. We didn't go to church, but Dick came for dinner. He took her to Star practice, here for supper and evening. Called to Dana [Avenue School]. 1952-53 11

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1953 A 3A and 4B at Dana [School]. Cold room. Kept Gary in evening. All three of us home. Looked at furniture at Glicks [today Rhodes furniture company]. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1953 Back to Dana. Dick here in evening, played some bridge. Bought new dining suite, $422.00. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1953 Back to Dana. Dorothy went to sewing class. Dick brought her home. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1953 Again at Dana. All home in evening. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1953 Finished a week at Dana. Going back Monday. Dorothy and I went to lodge. Dick came for her. Nice weather all week. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1953 Got a lot of work done. Hickory nut cake, etc. in baking. Dorothy and Dick went out for dinner. Edith and Bill [Walter] here [for bridge]. Men won. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1953 Dorothy and Dick went to church. Sold our dining room suite for $40.00. Dick here all day. Bridge in evening. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1953 Back to Dana for all week. We three home all evening. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1953 Still nice weather. Charles came for me. Dick here -- a little bridge in evening. Tired! CHARLES IS WORKING MOST EVENINGS ON PROBLEM BOOK [to accompany latest edition of French's Engineering Drawing]. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1953 Rain today! Charles took me to school and came for me. Dorothy went to sewing class. Dick went for her. Charles worked at office in evening. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1953 Another bad day. Again Charles took me and came for me. All home in evening. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1953 Had a valentine party at school. Told to come back Monday and Tuesday. Played bridge a little while, then Dorothy and Dick went to a dance. 1952-53 12 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1953 Got up sick, dizzy and sick at stomach. Charles took me to Dr. [Rollo Bonnell]. Had to cancel the party at Florence's [Mick] Don't know when I have been so sick. Dick brought me carnations. Card from Don and Dorothy. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1953 In bed all day and felt quite miserable. Dick here for dinner and all day. Westermans here in evening. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1953 Got as far as davenport. Still couldn't get around very well. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1953 Sat up a little today, but still unsteady on my feet. Dorothy and Dick went to Beechwold [theatre]. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1953 Up and down. Some better but still so much cold. Dorothy went to sewing. Her last class. HAD WORD RALPH [CHARLES' IDENTICAL TWIN BROTHER] HAD BEEN OPERATED ON SATURDAY FOR APPENDICITIS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1953 A little better each day, but don't get much done. All home in evening. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1953 We went to Norman Hatch's wedding. [Norman was the son of Bernard and Princess Hatch, members of the "dinner' bridge club.] Hardy's came up afterwards. Jane and Don were here with Dorothy and Dick. Frieda telephoned. Ralph getting along fine. (Ahead of myself -- call on Saturday). SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1953 Colder! Charles put a new light fixture in dining room on Friday. Dick working on car. Didn't get here "till ten. We all played bridge. Still have cold. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1953 A lovely sunny day. We all went to church. They came for dining room suite in afternoon. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1953 A call for school, but didn't feel equal to it. Charles cleaned [wall]paper in dining room. I cleaned baseboard. Our new dining suite came. It is a beauty ($422.00) from Willman's in Clintonville. Dorothy went to Loki. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1953 Cleaned bathroom shelves, some washing and ironing. Started to remove [wall]paper in Dorothy's room. Worked 'till ten. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1953 Went to Shepherd [School] for half day. Had to get a taxi from downtown. Bridge in evening. 1952-53 13 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1953 Took paper off east wall in our room. Went to luncheon at church. All home in evening. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1953 Had Gary all day. Came at 8:45. Tried to take off more paper but didn't get much done. Dorothy and Dick went to show. After they came back we played bridge. They came for Gary and didn't leave until twelve-thirty. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1953 Charles and I finished taking paper off our room. Quite a job. Dorothy baked cookies and a hickory nut cake. We went to Shupes [Hollie and Juanita] and they went to Senaca to dance. SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 1953 All went to church and to Reeds [Eldis and Marilyn] in P.M. Bridge in evening. MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1953 A bad icy morning. Called to Weinland [School]. Got stuck going to school. Charles had to put on chains [on tires]. About the worst class I have had. All home in, evening. TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1953 About all in with this bunch. Dorothy went to sorority meeting. WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY, MARCH 4 - 5, 1953 Still warn out with this bunch. Dick here Wednesday evening. Had bridge. All home on Thursday evening. FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1953 A week with this school! Told them to call some one else if Mrs. Landon didn't come back on Monday. Dorothy and I went to lodge. I came home early. SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1953 We worked on woodwork upstairs. All rugs went to cleaners. Snowed in evening. Dorothy and Dick went to a square dance. He had to put on chains to get home. Charles and I home all evening. SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 1953 Snowed most of day. We didn't go to church but Dick and Dorothy went. Dick here all day, bridge in evening. Bill came over to make a toy, brought Gloria's uncle. MONDAY, MARCH 9, 1953 Nice to be home. Still working on woodwork upstairs. Charles at office working on book in evening. Dorothy and I worked on kitchen linoleum. TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1953 Called to Crestview [School]. Charles at office in evening. Dorothy and I sewed. 1952-53 14 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 1953 Worked on woodwork upstairs. Cleaning it with S.O.S. Dick here. Bridge game. THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1953 Had a day downtown. Ate lunch at Lazarus. Bought a new corset and a cotton dress. All home in evening. FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1953 More cleaning upstairs. Charles and I went for groceries after supper. Dorothy and Dick went to show. SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 1953 Finished woodwork upstairs. Charles painted both ceilings. Had Gary [grandson] from 2:30 'till nine o'clock. Walters were here. Dorothy and Dick went to Ricardo's for dinner, then to Senaca [Hotel] to dance. He brought her two dozen jonquils and iris. SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 1953 We all went to church. Dick here for dinner and all day. HE BAKED A BIRTHDAY CAKE FOR DOROTHY. MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1953 DOROTHY'S 25th BIRTHDAY. Dick gave her a hemmer for her [sewing] machine and rhinestone earrings, box of candy. He took her to school and went for her, here for dinner. Dad and I each gave her $10.00 and a $1.00 from Mother, kitchen set from Edith [Walter], several cards. I had a day at home, cleaned two [clothes]presses [closets] upstairs. TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1953 Called to Highland [Avenue School]. 6th grade, Pretty nice class. Jennie [sister of Fanny Stewart, aunt of Charles] operated on for second cataract. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1953 Back to Highland. All home this evening. THURSDAY, FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 20, 1953 Two more days at Highland. Nice spring-like weather. Charles finished at school [Ohio State], started to paper Dorothy's room on Friday. On Thursday we all went to waffle supper at North [Broadway] Methodist [Church]. Dorothy and Dick went to show Friday. SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 1953 Lovely day. I washed three washers, all things on Dorothy's bed. Charles finished papering her room all but border. Dorothy and Dick went out for dinner, played bridge with us in evening. Bill and Gloria went to Cleveland [to visit her parents]. SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 1953 Nice day. We all went to church. Called our new minister, Rev. Lewis [to Crestview Presbyterian Church]. Dick left on inspection trip for a week. 1952-53 15 MONDAY, MARCH 23, 1953 Bill came to wash walls for me. At nine o'clock a call for West Broad [School] for the week. Hate to be gone while Charles is home. He started to paper our room. Dorothy went to Loki - hostess. TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 1953 A nice class at West Broad. Charles finished our room. We put rugs down in our room and Dorothy's. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 1953 Snow flurries during day. Charles came for me. Seems queer for Dick not to be here. THURSDAY, FRIDAY MARCH 26, 27, 1953 Same thing at school. Charles came for me. Going back Monday. SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 1953 Dorothy and Dick went downtown for day. Lunch at Lazarus. She got her "going away" suit at Madisons. ($35.00 plus $2.00 for alterations). She got material to MAKE HER VEIL. I bought my DRESS FOR WEDDING ($35.00 plus $2.50 for alterations). Waffles for supper. SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 1953 Charles, Dorothy and I went to church. Dick got back about six o'clock. Here rest of evening. Brought Dorothy a heartshaped rhinestone necklace. MONDAY, MARCH 30, 1953 Back to West Broad [Street School]. Have to work in evening getting ready for Mrs. Kutchera [Dick's mother]. Charles worked at office in evening. TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 1953 Same routine at school. Charles came for me. Washed curtains in back room. Charles worked tonight and Dorothy had O.E.S [?] practice. BILL GOES TO REEB [AVENUE SCHOOL] FOR STUDENT TEACHING. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 1953 Rode downtown with Pat. Charles came for me. Hung curtains in back room. Charles worked again. Dick here in evening. THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1953 Finished at West Broad. Home on bus, Charles worked home at 1:30. They took drawings for Problem Book to midnight train insured for $6,000. [A large collection of Charles Cooper's drawings has been given to the University Archives of Ohio State University.] FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1953 Dorothy and I really worked today, getting ready for Mrs. Kutchera. Florence [Mick] was here for dinner. Dick and Dorothy went to show. SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 1953 Mrs. Kutchera came at 11:30. We all went to Ricardo's for dinner. Watched television in evening. 1952-53 16 SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 1953 A beautiful Easter Sunday. We all went to church. To Bill's in afternoon and stopped to show Mrs. Kutchera Dorothy's room [at her school]. MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1953 Mrs. Kutchera left on eight o'clock train. Dorothy and I went downtown. She got a robe and I bought a suit at Lazarus ($59.95). Dad worked at office in evening. TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1953 Went to demonstration at Maple Grove [Methodist] Church. All home in evening. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1953 Put clean papers in dresser, etc. in our room. Dorothy and Dick went to show. I walked down to see Lois [Oaches; her cousin]. Charles came for me. THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1953 Cleaned furniture in our [bed]room. Went downtown in P.M. Bought blue nylon mesh shoes for wedding, and a short spring coat ($19.00). All home in evening. FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1953 A full week at home. Dorothy went to inspection dinner. I went to lodge. She gave her lecture very well. SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 1953 I went to Dr. Inglis for my check-up. He was very glad I had lost 22 pounds. Blood pressure down but blood count down. He gave me tablets to take. Dorothy and Dick went out for dinner. Charles cleaned garage and worked in yard. We went to Reeders [Herman and Lucille] for bridge. SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 1953 We all went to church. Home rest of day. MONDAY, APRIL 13, 1953 Called to North Linden [School]. Charles took me and came for me. Washed a washer before and one after school. TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 1953 Started to clean woodwork in front room. Went to our group meeting at church. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1953 Put two blueberry pies in freezer (company Sunday). Cleaned more woodwork. Dick here in evening. They picked out hickory nuts. [Charles and Gladys would collect hickory nuts from nearby trees while visiting Aunt Jennie in Cumberland, Ohio]. THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1953 Gloomy rather cold day. Bill stopped for lunch and I had him bring Gary over for afternoon. Charles cleaned out a lot of things on third floor. 1952-53 17

FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 1953 We went to Shupe's [Hollie and Juanita] for dinner. [Also,] Paffenbargers and Fields. Dorothy and Dick had Louise and Tom in. Rain began to turn to snow. SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1953 Such a day. About three inches of snow. Our lovely flowers buried. Continued to snow all day. Shumakers came in P.M. We went to [Faculty] Club for dinner. Dorothy and Dick went out for dinner, then square dancing. SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 1953 Still cold and snow flurries. We all went to church and Dr. Scott (minister) and wife were here for dinner with the Shumakers and Dick. Had a good dinner and a nice time. They left around three o'clock. Bridge in evening. MONDAY, APRIL 20, 1953 Called to Oakland Park (MY 51st SCHOOL), 5A - 6B - 6A. Charles took me and came for me. Snow flurries during day. Cold at night. Freezing temperature. TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 1953 22 degrees this morning, a record. Back to Oakland Park. Dick and Dorothy went to O.S.U. to hear a lecture on marriage. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1953 Warmer today. I went downtown about noon. Took my coat to storage. Met Dorothy after school. She bought a spring coat. I got a bag and necklace for wedding. THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1953 Went to meeting of Women's Association at church. FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1953 Did more cleaning in front room. We went to Home Show with Dick and Dorothy. Bill went to see Mr. Faucett [Superintendent of Schools in Columbus, and later on President of Ohio State University]. SAID HE WOULD BE HIRED MAY 5th. SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 1953 We went to Florences to dinner and bridge. (I won first prize). Dorothy and Dick got dinner from "Flying Chicken" and ate here then went to Browns. SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 1953 Charles and I went to church. It is Dr. Scott's last Sunday. Dick overslept and he and Dorothy missed church. MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1953 Called to Bellows [School]. 5A, 6B. Charles took car and trailer to be painted. Dorothy didn't go to Loki, finished her veil. 1952-53 18 TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 1953 Back to Bellows. Bill and Gary were here for dinner and the evening. Gloria was entertaining her C[hild] Conservation] L[eague]. Gary is such a darling. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 1953 Started cleaning on third floor. Charles gone all day since car in garage to be painted. Dorothy and Dick went to show. THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1953 More third floor cleaning. Had Hardy's for dinner. Dorothy went to P.T.A. FRIDAY, MAY 1, 1953 Almost finished cleaning on third floor. Dorothy and I went to lodge. Bill stopped for lunch. Got our car home, newly painted. Car and trailer, $110.00. RECEIVED PICTURE OF DON IN MARINE UNIFORM. [Don, a Navy Hospital Corpsman, had been assigned to the Marine Corps. He was undergoing Basic Training at Camp Pendleton, California. The corpsmen wore Marine uniforms except for a different shoulder patch. He assumed at the time he would be sent to Korea since the war was still very much on.] SATURDAY MAY 2 1953 CHARLES' 54th BIRTHDAY. I gave him $10.00, two [fishing] lures from Don, a tank blow torch from Dorothy and Dick. Charles went downtown, bought a camera and exposure meter. Dorothy and Dick went out for dinner and to Bills. Charles and I went to Walters [Bill and Edith, for bridge]. SUNDAY, MAY 3, 1953 Dorothy and Dick ate downtown with one of men from Dick's future company. HE HAS ACCEPTED A JOB AT CANTON [OHIO] WITH BLISS COMPANY. Charles and I went to church. MONDAY, MAY 4, 1953 Called to First Avenue [School]. All here in evening. Dorothy met me downtown, got pink hat for wedding. TUESDAY, MAY 5, 1953 Back to First Avenue. Dorothy went to Alumni sorority meeting. They had a kitchen shower for her. WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1953 Nice to be home. THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1953 Cleaned cupboards in basement. Dorothy and Dick went to see Rev. Lewis [minister at Crestview Presbyterian Church, who will perform wedding ceremony]. FRIDAY, MAY 8, 1953 Bill stopped for lunch. Dorothy and Dick went to show. 1952-53 19 SATURDAY, MAY 9, 1953 Nice day. Dorothy and I went downtown. She had her wedding pictures taken. We had lunch at Lazarus. She and Dick went to Roths. Charles and I were home. SUNDAY, MAY 10, 1953 A lovely MOTHERS DAY. Cards from all the children, a picture of Don in Marine uniform, cologne from Dorothy, bracelet from Charles, pins from Dick. Bill furnished a turkey. I cooked it, they were here for dinner. Cards in evening. MONDAY, MAY 11, 1953 Called to Fourth Street [School]. Charles took me and came for me. We went to dinner at Union [Department Store]. CHARLES RECEIVED AWARD FOR THIRTY YEARS SERVICE [AT OHIO STATE]. Dorothy kept Gary. TUESDAY, MAY 12, 1953 Back to Fourth Street. Both ways on bus. Charles had to work on film at office. Not home for dinner. Dorothy went to Eastern Star party. Sent wedding dress by mistake. First [wedding] gift, from Hatchs. WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1953 Called to First Avenue, third grade. Charles took me and came for me. Charles took car to have brakes fixed. Home late. Dick here. THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1953 Back to First Avenue. I went to Lucille's [Reeder] to committee meeting. Poured rain. FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1953 Another day at First. Bills stopped to show us their NEW DODGE. We all watched fight, then Dorothy and Dick went to a dance. SATURDAY, MAY 16, 1953 Rain almost all day. Pat had a luncheon and shower for Dorothy at the Maramar [Restaurant]. Her mother, Gloria, Louise, Jean, and Jane. Received nice gifts. Charles and I went to Shupes [Hollie and Juanita] - took food. SUNDAY, MAY 17, 1953 Rain again today. We all went to church. Charles and I went to see Gail in P.M. at Doctors' Hospital. Took flowers. Bridge in evening. MONDAY, MAY 18, 1953 Called to Eleventh Avenue [School]. Charles took me and I went downtown after school. Got a lunch cloth for Dorothy's next shower. TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1953 Back to Eleventh Avenue. Charles came for me. Margie Fields had a shower. All Department [of Engineering Drawing] invited. She received some lovely gifts. A wonderful evening! 1952-53 20 WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1953 Home today. Finished the ironing. Got playhouse fixed up. Charles took Dick to leave his car. WONDERFUL NEWS FROM DON. DON CALLED FROM SAN DIEGO - NOT GOING OVERSEAS. THIRTY NAMES WERE TAKEN FROM LIST. [Don had just completed Marine basic training at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Earlier, of course, he had also completed Navy basic training at San Diego. Don, and his class of 80 hospital corpsmen, had orders to Korea. He was sitting on the beach with his class, diffle bag packed, and waiting to board the troop transport, already in sight offshore, at 2:00 in the afternoon. About noon a jeep drove by and a Sergeant called his name. He was told he had orders. Don was pulled off the draft and. sent to Fleet Marine Headquarters at Pearl Harbor. He would find that his job there was to maintain the offical Navy log of hospital corpsmen killed and wounded. The war was nearly over but 5 men were killed and 21 wounded in the final weeks of the war from Don's class. Many corpsmen from Don's class were sent to a place called "Pork Chop Hill," one of the bloodiest battles of the Korean War.] Warm enough to sit on porch in evening. Getting the invitations ready. THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1953 Washed curtain over buffet and some odd things done before wedding. BILL HAS BEEN HIRED TO TEACH AT BECK STREET [SCHOOL]. Edith and Florence here in evening. FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1953 Called to Indian Springs [School]. Charles took me and came for me. A downpour in morning. We stopped at Millers [Jewelry store]. CHARLES ORDERED A NEW WEDDING BAND SET WITH DIAMONDS FOR OUR 30th ANNIVERSARY, and is having my diamond ring reset to match. SATURDAY, MAY 23, 1953 Some extra things done. Charles finished screens. Dorothy and Dick went on a picnic. Charles and I home all evening. SUNDAY, MAY 24, 1953 Rain in morning. Dorothy and Dick went to Cleveland [to visit his parents]. We didn't go to church. MONDAY, MAY 25, 1953 Thought I would be home, but at nine o'clock called to Fair [Avenue School]. Probably rest of term. I can only stay a week with the wedding. Dorothy and I went to a shower for her at Howards, given by Louise. Dish towel and recipe shower. TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1953 Such a nice class at Fair. But playground all week. Dorothy went to a party the teacher had. More nice gifts. Wedding gifts beginning to come. WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1953 Nothing new at school. Dick here in evening. Dorothy wrote "thank you" notes. 1952-53 21 THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1953 Westermans [next-door neighbors] here in evening. Brought a wedding gift, a steam iron. BACK ROOM BEGINS TO LOOK LIKE A GIFT SHOP. FRIDAY, MAY 29, 1953 My last day at Fair. Sorry to give up such a nice class but need to be home. Dick brought Dorothy home, stayed for supper. They went to Indianola [Theatre] and went (alone) to see "Hans Christian Anderson." SATURDAY, MAY 30, 1953 More extra things done. Dick and Dorothy went out to eat and to a drive-in movie. Edith and Bill [Walter] were here, brought a lovely silver pitcher for wedding gift. DON GOING TO HAWAII. SUNDAY, MAY 31, 1953 All went to church. Home rest of day. Bridge in evening.

MONDAY, JUNE 1, 1953 A call for school but didn't go. Nice to be home. Went downtown in P.M. Edith and Bill [Walter] were here. He came about our wills. [Bill Walter, long-time friend and member of bridge club, was also their attorney]. She [Edith] stayed awhile and we took her home. Went to Dr. Trippy [dentist]. TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1953 QUEEN ELIZABETH'S CORONATION. Didn't see much of it, some film in evening. Dorothy went to Eastern Star party. Mother and Jennie arrived 10:30. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 1953 Mother and Jennie went downtown. Bought spread and blanket for wedding gifts. Went to Bills in evening. Dick here. Another call for school. THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1953 Had impression taken for my teeth. Charles took Mother and Jennie to Cumberland. Got my new rings. Dorothy and I went to Janes to her last shower. FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 1953 Still hot and needing rain. I went to Dr. Trippy. Dorothy went to lodge. Dick took her both ways. Charles and I went to a garden party for new Dean [at Ohio State]. SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 1953 Usual work. Getting extra things done for wedding. Dick and Dorothy went to Ricardo's for dinner, their last Saturday night to date. Charles and I went to Walters. SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 1953 All went to church. THE WEDDING WAS ANNOUNCED ON BULLETIN. Hardy's [Lon and Edith, members of the "dinner" bridge club] in P.M. Brought Dorothy six plates. Charles and I went to Bills. WE 1952-53 22 CANCELLED MORTGAGE ON THEIR HOUSE. Change made in our will. Gave Bill $25.00 for graduation [with a degree in Elementary education from Ohio State]. MONDAY JUNE 8 1953 Very hot. Washed and went downtown in P.M. TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1953 OUR 30th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. My new [diamond] rings are truly beautiful. I went to Dr. Trippy for final "fitting" of my teeth. Charles had to be gone all day and through dinner and evening. Men were here from New York [McGraw Hill Publishing Company] about film strip for book. They took men to Jai Lai [today the "Buckeye Hall of Fame" cafe] for dinner. Fields were here in evening, brought ONE OF WOOSTER'S PAINTINGS FOR A WEDDING GIFT. [Wooster Fields, a gifted amateur painter, and member of Charles' department, as well as a member of their "department" bridge group, painted the scene showing the front porch of the cottage in Wisconsin with Fish Lake in background. Gladys does not say if this was the painting given at this time. Today Don owns that painting.] Cards from Dorothy, Florence and Walters. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 1953 DONALD SUPPOSED TO SAIL TODAY FOR HAWAII. Charles finished at O.S.U. Dorothy and Dick had seven gifts to open. She wrote "thank you" notes in evening and he typed piece for paper. THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 1953 DON DID SAIL TODAY! [Aboard a Hospital Ship. I observed in the Sick Bay of the ship while enroute. Found out how very little I knew about medicine.] Busy getting ready for wedding. Kutcheras [Dick's parents] came about ten in the evening. Wedding gifts coming every day. FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1953 Dorothy's last day of school. Dick went for her and they stopped at bank. He was here for dinner. BILL GRADUATED IN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION. Didn't attend commencement - got excused because of his job at Ward's Baking Company. Charles went with Kutcheras. DICK RECEIVED HIS BACHELOR'S DEGREE [in Engineering]. Rehersal in evening. All went well. Like the minister and so pleased with Imogene to sing. SATURDAY JUNE 13 1953 DOROTHY'S WEDDING DAY! A lovely sunny day. Mother and Jennie came, and Dick's brother [Frank] and wife, and Bennett family from Cleveland. The wedding was beautiful! Eighty-three served at Faculty Club. We saw them off from home. Mrs. Russell [Secretary in Charles' Department at Ohio State] here. Gloria helped me a lot getting dishes done. Pretty tired but enjoyed it all. SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 1953 A cooler, gloomier day. We took Kutcheras to bus at ten o'clock. Didn't do much all day, a drive in P.M. Paffenbargers [Ralph and Viola] here in evening. [Ralph Paffenbarger, Jr. had a very distinguished career as a physician. Cardiologist?] 1952-53 23 MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1953 Mother, Jennie, and I went downtown. I went to Dr. Inglis for blood tests. Better. Got my new teeth from Dr. Trippy ($150.00). Gail and Imogene here. TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 1953 Took Mother and Jennie home [to Cumberland], came back by way of Cambridge [where Charles had grown up]. Hot! All gone and Charles and I are alone. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1953 Washing and ironing. Charles set out sweet potato plants and got yard cleaned up and set out more flowers. Mrs. George [neighbor from Woodbine Road, next street east] and Reeders here. THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1953 Charles went downtown. Got a gadget bag for his camera. Had to go back to Dr. Trippy. Scherzers [neighbors across the street] invited us over in evening to see pictures. Randy and Suzanne here. FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 1953 Got home straightened up to leave [for cottage in Wisconsin]. More packing done. Drove over to Reeds [Eldis and Marilyn] in evening. SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 1953 Very hot! About packed. Walters here in evening. SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 1953 Finished packing. Bills here in evening for supper. Very hot! MONDAY, JUNE 22, 1953 Up at a quarter 'till four. Left at 4:30. Ate breakfast at Maude's Restaurant in Delphos. Good Standard [Oil] Station, Van Wert [Ohio]. Fort Wayne, 8:30. Chicago Heights, 12 o'clock. Lunch L & L shop at Chicago Heights. Try Russo's farther down. Reached Atkinson's Cabins at Portage [Wisconsin] at 6:30 (5:30 their time). 516 miles. Walked uptown, ate dinner at Kerr's Restaurant. TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 1953 Cooler today. Left at 4:25. Got to Spooner 11 o'clock. Had to find dentist. New teeth bothering me. Dr. Rector, very nice and helped them a lot. Ate lunch at Diary Bar, got groceries. Out to cottage at two o'clock. Hardware cloth on openings had been kicked in, bulb on porch broken. Everything else O.K. Unpacked a lot. Went to Webb Lake for a LETTER FROM DON. A GOOD ONE! HE IS ENTHUSED ABOUT HAWAII. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 1953 Did more unpacking. Set out petunias we brought from home. Made strawberry jam. Got berries on way. Fire in evening. THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1953 Cleaned the cottage and got about all unpacked. Drove to Soutters [friends from nearby Nicaboyne Lake; her first name was 1952-53 24 Esther]. Missed them. They stopped here. An invitation to Sunday dinner. To Johnsons [Leonard and Bernice — both still alive as of 2001, but about 90 years old]. Charles went up to O'Hearns. Wind blew a gale all day. FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 1953 Teeth still sore. Went in [to Spooner] to see dentist. He was out of town. [The Coopers had no telephone]. Did a little shopping. New curtains for small bedroom. Finished curtains for our bedroom. SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 1953 Made curtains for small bedroom. Charles started to put in dock. SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 1953 Beautiful day. We went to church [Methodist Church in Spooner]. [Rev.] Bevins out of town. Went to Soutters for dinner. Saw a deer in their lane. Up to O'Hearns in evening. [O'Hearns had a cottage two doors north]. MONDAY, JUNE 29, 1953 I baked cookies. Charles put in dock and got boat out. Fished. No luck. Mrs. Ferber here. Hot today! TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 1953 Had lumber delivered for forms for bathroom. Had our first swim. Received the wedding pictures. Made a dress into a sun dress. WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1953 Swept and dusted cottage, baked a lemon pie, washed my hair. Painted dresser and mirrors the first coat. Charles dug ditch for pipe. Zahns [next-door neighbors] came. Fished in evening. I caught one. Charles had one but I failed to get it in net. THURSDAY, JULY 2, 1953 Did the washing and painted furniture a second coat. Charles still working on ditch and pipe. Fished. 1 pike. FRIDAY, JULY 3, 1953 50 degrees this morning. Had furnace lit. I did the ironing and defrosted. Baked a cake. Charles still working on pipes and ditch. We went to get a man to help him on Monday. Heard from all the children, Gloria and Gary. One pike. SATURDAY, JULY 4, 1953 A very quiet fourth. Charles worked hard digging, cutting trees and lining the hole. O'Hearns here in evening. SUNDAY, JULY 5, 1953 We went to Church. The minister welcomed us from the pulpit. Ate dinner at the Topper [Cafe in Spooner], stopped to speak to Kimballs. Went to Zahns in P.M. Took a walk halfway down the Long Lake Road. [About two miles each way]. 1952-53 25 MONDAY, JULY 6, 1953 Charles had the Cominsky boy help him all day. I baked cookies. Electric man here. TUESDAY, JULY 7, 1953 Charles did more shoveling, has the hole about deep enough, 9 x 9 x 10. [Gladys doesn't say so, but clearly she is describing the digging of the septic system on the north side of the cottage. This deep hole with thick concrete walls, and a concrete cover, was demolished in 1999 when a new septic system was built.] We went to town in afternoon. Fished in evening and so cold even with two sweaters and jeans. Fire in fireplace. WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 1953 Swept and dusted cottage. Planted radishes. Charles started making forms for cement. Took a walk in woods and past the dump. Mr. and Mrs. Kaddatz here in evening. Fire felt good. THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1953 Went to Soutters for cement mixer - to a farmers and got it at Carsons. Picked a few blueberries and found lillies. Charles worked making forms. Not quite so cold. Fished all evening. No luck. FRIDAY, JULY 10, 1953 Charles worked on cement forms. No fishing luck. Al Philby [from the Department] and Mr. [Harold] Olson [basketball coach at Ohio State who also operated a summer camp in Sarona, Wisconsin, about 40 miles south of Fish Lake] here. SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1953 Charles finished the forms. I cleaned cottage. Mary and Dick Hang [from the Department of Engineering Drawing] came in afternoon. Charles took them a boat ride. Zahns gave us a 32 inch pike. SUNDAY, JULY 12, 1953 Began to rain around noon. We had fish and blueberry pie for dinner. Took a drive in P.M. Played bridge in evening. MONDAY, JULY 13, 1953 Hangs left about eight o'clock. Charles finished forms and got ready for cement work. Hard rain. TUESDAY, JULY 14, 1953 Tony helped Charles and they poured cement for septic tank. About four o'clock we went out on lake. I rowed and Charles cast and trolled. He caught five northerns [pike], all undersize. Zahns here in evening. WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 1953 We went berrypicking. O'Hearns went with us, got about 3 1/2 quarts. Took a swim. Soutters were here for dinner. THURSDAY, JULY 16, 1953 Beautiful day. We left after seven for Duluth. Had a nice day and got a new davenport ($65.00). [Replaced this with a new one in 2000]. Home around five o'clock. O'Hearns came down to see davenport. 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FRIDAY, JULY 17, 1953 Another nice day. I did a big washing and washed my hair. Charles worked on forms for top of tank. I took a row and we had a nice swim. A hard rain in evening. SATURDAY, JULY 18, 1953 Beautiful day! Charles still worked on cement forms. I cleaned cottage, baked a peach pie. Took a swim. We went to Kaddatz in evening. Mrs. Zahn brought us candy. SUNDAY, JULY 19, 1953 Beautiful day. Soutters stopped and invited us to their place. We went to church and ate dinner at "Topper" [cafe in Spooner]. Mrs. Zahn was over. Fished in evening. Charles caught a pike. Warm. Sat on porch. MONDAY, JULY 20, 1953 About the hottest day we have had up here. We were to Soutters and picked berries, a gallon. Came home at 11:30, took a swim and went to town. Storm coming as we came home. A very hard rain, a storm. TUESDAY, JULY 21, 1953 Canned three pints [blue]berries. Made six glasses jelly. Charles got things ready to pour concrete again. We went to O'Hearns in P.M. Material delivered for dry well. Charles put heater in bath. WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1953 I did the ironing. Tony came for a half day, helped Charles pour concrete. I went berry picking with O'Hearns in P.M. A little more than 2 quarts. Very tired.

THURSDAY, JULY 23, 1953 Removed forms from tank and made them for cover. We fished before and after supper. No luck. FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1953 Cleaned cottage and helped Charles shovel sand. He made the top for septic tank. [It had four metal rings for lifting, but was so heavy it could hardly be lifted.] Took a walk in evening and stopped at Johnsons. SATURDAY, JULY 25, 1953 Looked rainy and Tony didn't come. Charles put in tubing for hot water tank and heater. Mr. and Mrs. Kaddatz stopped to say goodbye. We fished a little after they left. No luck. SUNDAY, JULY 26, 1953 Quite stormy about church time and we didn't go. Fished some. No luck. Took a walk down Long Lake Road. Zahns here in evening. Dick joined our church [He had been raised an Orthodox Catholic.] 1952-53 27 MONDAY, JULY 27, 1953 Lovely day. Tony came and THEY GOT SEPTIC TANK PUT IN. Had a nice swim in P.M. I did the washing and some sewing. Took a drive in evening - got some eggs at Meronks. [Meronks had a small farm about 4 miles south on Country Road H.] TUESDAY, JULY 28, 1953 Worked on west side cleaning up. I sawed wood, pulled nails and carried brush. Fished in evening. I caught a northern [pike], 18 inches. We went to Zahns in evening after fishing. WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 1953 Lovely day. I sawed more wood. Charles leveled and cleaned up more on west side. Got things ready to work inside on bath. We took a swim. I rowed in P.M. Fished in evening. I caught another one. 18 inches. Zahns came over. Charles took their dock in for them. (Mr. Zahn can't lift.) THURSDAY, JULY 30, 1953 Still nice weather. Zahns left at nine o'clock. Charles took their boat in for them. We went berry picking, got three quarts and some lily bulbs. Met Soutters on road. Charles finished leveling on west side, sanded boards getting ready to start inside. We took a boat ride to Little Fish. Saw a muskrat. Fished awhile. I rowed home. FRIDAY, JULY 31, 1953 Pretty warm. Charles put the knotty pine on one wall in bathroom. We didn't go out on lake today. SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 1953 Gloomy day. Charles ALMOST FINISHED KNOTTY PINE BY PRESS [CLOSET] SIDE. I sewed on baby quilts. Soutters stopped in P.M. Esther invited me to a luncheon on Wednesday. Enjoyed fire and stayed in all evening. END OF BOOK XXII (OCTOBER 28, 1952 - AUGUST 1, 1953)

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THE DIARY OF GLADYS BOLON COOPER

BOOK XXIII (AUGUST 2, 1953 — MAY 9, 1954)

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SYNOPSIS OF BOOK XXIII This book begins with the final seven weeks of their summer in Wisconsin. CHARLES nearly finished his work on the bathroom in the main cottage. He installed the toilet, connected the hot water heater, finished the shower, put knotty pine siding on the walls of the bathroom, built storage cupboards, and installed a "tempering tank" in the loft above the bathroom. The purpose of the fifty-gallon "tempering tank" was to allow cold well water to warm naturally to room temperature, thus saving expenses in heating water. It was connected to the hot water heater. Charles also put in the cement floor in his workshop, and hand-made cement stepping stones, or what today would be called "patio blocks." Charles accomplished these tasks despite frequent company from home, as well as various social occasions with their Wisconsin friends and neighbors. Charles' twin brother, Ralph, and his wife, Frieda, visited from Arizona; Bill, Gloria, and baby Gary spent nearly three weeks at the cottage; soon after they left there was a surprise visit from Dorothy and Dick. All the guests participated in berry picking, swimming, fishing, bridge games, toasting marshmallows, hikes through the woods, and enjoyed numerous berry pies, cookies, home-made ice cream, and cakes courtesy of Gladys. Bill acquired a puppy, Tippy, from friends of the Coopers. When departure day came Gladys wrote "End of a wonderful summer." On the trip back to Columbus Charles and Gladys survived a blow-out of one of their tires, and a $6.00 charge for a motel. Soon after getting home Dorothy and Dick moved to Canton, Ohio, where Dick had accepted a position. "How we will miss them!", Gladys wrote. Immediately after getting home Gladys resumed her substitute teaching. At Heyl School she had "the worst class I have had for awhile," and refused to return. A week late she mentione receiving "letters from children at Heyl apologizing for their behavior." A call to Deshler School was her 51st different school. She also wasted no time after getting home to start canning and making pickles. And of course the house needed meticulous cleaning after a summer away. GLADYS mentions both her father and mother briefly. On November 5, 1953, she writes "My father [William Koontz Bolon, M.D.] would have been 100 years old today." Dr. Bolon died Dec. 14, 1914. On March 5, 1954 she wrote "Mamma's 78th birthday." Wilma Hayes died Feb. 11, 1925. Years later Gladys once said to me, "My parents have been dead for so many years it is sometimes hard to remember that I ever had any parents." CHARLES started teaching as soon as they got back from Wisconsin, including a rare night class for winter quarter. Gladys mentioned that 9,000 copies of the workbook had been sold, and that McGraw Hill had given Charles and his co-authors a better contract for the new edition of French's Engineering Drawing. Dinners and 1953-54 2 social events at the Faculty Club were common. Once Charles invited his friend, Bernard Hatch, to attend "Town Guest Night" at the Club. At home Charles made the new door for the bathroom at the cottage; it would be installed the following summer. A sad note in a way was that a storm damaged the ancient, huge apple tree in the backyard so badly that Charles had to take it down. DOROTHY, AGE 26, and DICK, AGE 29, seemed to enjoy their new residence in Canton, although Gladys missed them very much. There was much visiting back and forth. Dick received his Master's Degree in Engineering from Ohio State on December 18, 1953. "Very proud of him," she wrote. In January Dorothy reported that the Kutcheras were expecting a baby in September; Gladys got busy at once making baby clothes. BILL and GLORIA, both 29, bought a farm near Lancaster, Ohio. Their son, Gary, celebrated his second birthday on September 27, 1953. Bill was teaching elementary school. Their dog, Tippy, which they brought back from Wisconsin, was struck by a car but survived. DON, age 22, was in his final year of military service. He was still serving at Fleet Marine Headquarters in Honolulu. He pleased Gladys by sending her an orchid corsage for Mothers' Day. During these months Charles and Gladys continued their usual routines. They played bridge almost every weekend, but now had started to play for a little money. First prize was usually $1.00 or so. They were active, as always, at Crestview Presbyterian Church, and increasingly mention their enjoyment of television. Thanksgiving, 1953, was their first without any of their children present. They made occasional trips to Cumberland, Ohio, to visit Jennie Knowles, Charles' aunt; on one of these they gathered wild bittersweet near Cumberland. [Today bittersweet is a protected plant.] Gladys mentions visiting something rather new in Columbus -- shopping centers-- and she shops at both Lane Avenue and Graceland which had only recently opened. She also mentions buying new fabrics, dacron and orlon. In March, 1954, Gladys and her friend, Merle Axline, from the bridge club, visited New York. They saw several Broadway shows, including "Teahouse of August Moon" and "Prescott Proposals," and visited several television shows, including the extremely popular "Arthur Godfrey Show." When she got home she was pleased to note that Charles had been busy: "He had the house in order and had washed kitchen, breakfast room and both baths and cleaned [wall]paper downstairs." These was a busy, productive, and satisfying time for Charles and Gladys; as she said at Thanksgiving, "[We have] much to be thanksful for!"

AUGUST 2, 1953 Rather gloomy, but didn't rain. We went to church, ate dinner at the "Topper" [cafe in Spooner]. After we came home went up to say "hello" to [Helen] Tokashs. Home all evening.

MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 1953 Poured rain. Lake higher and higher, up to dock. Charles put on more knotty pine [siding in bathroom]. I worked on baby quilt [for grandson, Gary Cooper]. Sat on porch in evening. Made raisin pie. 1953-54 3

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1953 Bathroom progressing nicely. Little birds [phoebes] gone. I started a crocheted rug from slip cover [the old slip cover was cut into narrow strips and crocheted into a rug]. Sawed more wood. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1953 Washed front windows and window and curtain by desk. Went to Soutters to a luncheon. Charles took me and Mrs. [Steve] Kimball. Mrs. Soutter brought us home. Had a pleasant afternoon. BIG NEWS. TELEGRAM FROM RALPH. HE AND FRIEDA WILL BE HERE MONDAY OR TUESDAY. CHARLES FINISHED KNOTTY PINE ON BATH. THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 1953 More rain. We went to town about noon. Got a lot of groceries, forgot the meat and had to go back again [roundtrip of 40 miles].

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 1953 Nicer day but a few light showers. Finished piecing another baby quilt, and washed porch. Charles put down linoleum, set the toilet and hot water tank. Got plumbing in shower. SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 1953 FIRST DAY TO HAVE TOILET AND LAVATORY IN USE. Cleaned cottage, baked toll house cookies. SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 1953 Nice day. We went to church. Mrs. Squires and Miss Tucker [friends they had made at the Methodist church in Spooner] came home with us for dinner. We took them home in evening. MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 1953 Nice day. Did the washing and ironing. CHARLES INSTALLED [TEMPERING] TANK IN ATTIC. [The purpose of this 50 gallon tank was to store cold well water so that it would rise to room temperature, thus reducing cost of heating hot water. The tank rusted out in 1997 and caused substantial water damage. Needed new floor in bathroom, hall, and larger bedroom, new walls and ceiling in bath and closet, new toilet and faucet. About $6,000 in damage, all covered by insurance.] RALPH AND FRIEDA CAME IN AFTERNOON. I had a swim. TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1953 Didn't do much. Charles put in light in new [clothes]press [closet], cut boards for shower. Rained all day. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1953 Nice day. Charles put in light in bathroom. Soutters stopped in P.M. Frieda and I went up to O'Hearns, they weren't home. A long walk. Got quart blackberries.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1953 BILL'S 29th BIRTHDAY. I sent him two cartons cigarettes. Dad sent shorts and socks. I baked a blackberry pie and orange cookies. We went up to O'Hearns and to Soutters in P.M. 1953-54 4

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 1953 Ralph caught a pike and bass. CONNECTED HOT WATER HEATER. Cooler, fire in evening and bridge. SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 1953 [Illegible sentence]. Went to town in P.M. SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 1953 Lovely day! We all went to church, ate dinner at "Topper's". Went to Fish Hatchery [in Spooner], and to show "The Farmer Takes a Wife." MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 1953 Cleaned cottage. All went to town in P.M. but me. Had a swim. BILL, GLORIA AND GARY CAME AROUND FIVE THIRTY. TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1953 We didn't do much but visit. Dad made Gary a sand box. Bill and Gloria picked a quart of blackberries. Bill caught a 16 inch bass. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1953 Ralph and Frieda left about 8:30. Gloria caught a bass. We went to Meronks for eggs. Bill is getting a puppy there. THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1953 DON'S 22nd BIRTHDAY. We sent him a money order for $10.00. We washed. Bill and Gloria picked two quarts blackberries. We went to town in afternoon. FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 1953 I baked cookies and made belts for two dresses. Charles getting his shop ready to put in cement floor. Had fire in evening. SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1953 Cleaned cottage. We have been swimming almost every day. Charles and I fished in morning. No luck. Bill and Gloria in evening. Fire. Toasted marshmallows. SUNDAY, AUGUSTE 23, 1953 Baked a cake. Gloria and I went to church. I drove. We took a drive in P.M. She and I went out in boat. She and Bill went in evening. MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 1953 Cloudy and a storm at dinner time. Gloria and I went to town and got cement. CHARLES AND BILL PUT FLOOR IN WORKSHOP. Almsot finished it. Rain all evening. Soutters stopped with their guests. TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1953 Dad made more cement stepping stones [still there in 2001]. Very hot! Gloria and Bill fished until ten but no luck. Zahns came today. Dad and I fished after supper while they took a drive. Then they went fishing. 1953-54 5

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1953 Gloria and I did a big washing. Charles leveled and cleaned up around workshop. Still very hot. No fish. BILL AND GLORIA PICKED 9 QUARTS [BLACK]BERRIES. THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 1953 Baked cookies, put hem in dress Dorothy sent me. Gloria and I made two batches of jam for her. Took concrete mixer back to Soutters. They fished in evening. No luck. FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 1953 Gloria and I did our ironing. She and Bill went to Little Fish [small bay off main body of lake] for pictures and fishing. Charles and I went up Long Lake [Road] for berries. STARTED HIS HAY FEVER. HAS HAD IT WORSE THIS SUMMER. [Charles had hay fever his entire adult life; indeed the initial reason he purchased lake frontage so far north was to escape it. Conventional wisdom in those days was that northern pine forests would shield one from hay fever.] Bill and Gloria fished in evening. No luck. All had a swim. SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 1953 A rain during night broke the heat wave. I cleaned cottage, made a batch of blackberry jam and baked cookies. We went to Meronks for eggs. Saw the puppy [Bill planned to buy]. Bought two chickens, got a few berries. No fish. SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 1953 Rev. Beavins gone. We didn't go to church. Had two chickens for dinner. Had a swim, took pictures. All fished some. No luck. Beautiful day, but still hot. MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 1953 Threatened storms, but didn't rain much. I finished knotting baby quilt and cut out an apron. Baked two pies. Bill went to Spooner to get car greased. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1953 Gloria and I washed. She and Bill were out on lake all afternoon. Had a swim. After supper went to Meronks for their puppy. Zahns were here in evening. Bill and Gloria did their packing. Very hot, about the hottest we have had. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1953 BILL LEFT AT FIVE O'CLOCK. We got up at four and got their breakfast. After they left we went back to bed for two hours. I cleaned the cottage. We fished all evening. No luck.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1953 A 20 degree drop in temperature. MY 54th BIRTHDAY. Card from Bill and Gloria, sweater from Dorothy and Dick. Dorothy had made a dress for me and sent with Bill. Hawaiian [?] jewelry from Florence [Mick] and a "turby." Steak for dinner. Went to town. We picked three quarts blackberries in P.M. Johnsons here in evening. Slips and sun glasses from Edith [Walter], $2.00 from Mother. $10.00 from Charles later. 1953-54 6

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1953 Made six jars blackberry jam. Baked cookies. Charles worked on shower. I made an apron. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1953 Cleaned cottage, made a pie. Charles worked on shower. We took a drive in P.M. Got two spruce trees, one for cemetery [in Cumberland?]. Mrs. Zahn here in evening. Fire feels good now. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1953 Lovely cool day. We went to church [Methodist Church in Spooner]. Got dinner at home. Went fishing. I got 2 pike. Charles and I each lost one. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1953 Did a big washing. Extra from Guest House. (We drove over to Zeems in afternoon then around some back roads.) Went to Zahns in evening. Picked 2 quarts blackberries. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1953 Did the ironing. We went to Stone Lake in afternoon. Much warmer - almost like summer again. No fire in evening. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1953 Beautiful day. We went to Webster [small town 20 miles away] in morning. Made blackberry jam. CHARLES HAS SHOWER FINISHED. Gave it a coat of paint. Went to O'Hearns. Fished awhile. I got a pike. No fire. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1953 Zahns left today and we had them come over for breakfast. Charles started shelves for bath. Went fishing in afternoon. Stopped at new cottage. No fish. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1953 Little shower during night. Looked stormy but didn't rain. Baked cookies. Charles worked on shelves. Johnsons were here for dinner. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1953 Charles worked all day on shelves. I finished baby quilt [for grandson, Gary]. Walked up to new house after supper. Really cold. WHAT A SURPRISE! At ten o'clock here came Dorothy and Dick. We talked until about midnight and saw movies of the wedding. Cold! About 35 degrees. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1953 Dorothy and Dick fished in morning. Got two pike. We didn't go to church but went to Soutters for dinner. Dorothy and Dick came over [from Guest House] in P.M. Bridge in evening. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1953 Dorothy and Dick fished. Took some pictures. O'Hearns and their guests stopped. Dorothy took sick while playing bridge. 1953-54 7

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1953 Didn't sleep too much. Took Dorothy to Shell Lake [small town about 25 miles away] to Dr. Moen. Nothing serious. She felt better in afternoon. More bridge. PUT CUPBOARD IN BATHROOM. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1953 Dorothy and Dick got up early for fishing. She, Dad and I took a walk through the woods. In the P.M. took a drive, got a spruce tree, stopped at Soutters. They got out at Johnsons, walked home. Dad and I went to Meronks for eggs, Derricks for a chicken, and Steele's [general store]. Bridge and popcorn in evening. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1953 They [Dorothy and Dick] left at five o'clock. We got up and got them a light breakfast. So glad to have had them and Bills. I did the washing, made a lemon pie. Soutters were here for dinner. Warmer. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1953 Cooler today. I did the ironing. Charles gathered up his tools. We went to woods and got some little trees to take home, and moss. Mr. Resloff here in evening. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1953 Took our last boat ride. Stopped on south shore and walked through woods. Took boat in from Johnson's dock by trailer. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1953 Very windy and colder. Busy packing and loading. Charles took dock in. Went to Meronk's for eggs. Had a good dinner with Johnsons. END OF A WONDERFUL SUMMER. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1953 Left at 4:20. Ate breakfast at "Topper" [restaurant] in Spooner. Left Spooner at 5:15. (Strawberries three miles from Black River Falls). Went to Middleton for lunch, found a nice place on regular route farther on. Overnight at Dyer [Indiana]. Radiant Motel $6.00. Good dinner at Trembly's. Breakfast at Sauzer's. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1953 Had blow out close to Ft. Wayne. Ate lunch at Dairy Bar at Decatur, Illinois. Home at 2:15 P.M. Everything fine but very dry. Did some unpacking. Charles went to a dinner meeting at [Ohio] State pertaining to Freshman Week. I went over to Westermans.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1953 Edith [Walter] called early and invited me to lunch, also Florence and Charlotte. Had a nice afternoon. Got more unpacking done in morning. Charles had to go to school. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1953 Getting better rid up [cleaned up]. Dorothy is busy getting packed to leave for Canton. Washed two washers. Bridge in evening. 1953-54 8

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1953 Dorothy and I had a nice day downtown with lunch at Lazarus. Her treat. She bought some things for her kitchen. I bought a winter coat. Shagmoor. $98.00. More bridge. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1953 Quite warm. Sat on porch in evening. Dorothy got more packing done and they bought some groceries to take with them. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1953 We all went to church. All went to Bills around 5:30. GARY'S SECOND BIRTHDAY. Dad gave him a little suit - jacket and trousers in denim. I gave him two flannel shirts and book. A shirt from Don. Book (money) and car from Dorothy and Dick. We had birthday cake and a nice evening. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1953 Still warm. Dorothy and I washed and made jelly. She made a new dessert called a "funnycake". Very good! Charles had to go to school to give a test. I went to Indianola [theatre]. Dorothy and Dick went to Lane Shopping Center. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1953 95 degrees today! Had new picture tube in television. Cost $35.00 with service and some smaller tubes. Dorothy baked cookies. Finished most of their packing. Had a bridge game in evening. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1953 Still record heat. 92 degrees today. DOROTHY AND DICK LEFT FOR CANTON AT 10:30. HOW WE WILL MISS THEM! I washed the kitchen curtains and windows. Washed a quilt and did several odd jobs around house. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1953 Still warm. Not so hot as last two days. I gave the second floor a thorough cleaning. Washed curtains in Dorothy's room. Mrs. Westerman [next-door neighbor] came over to borrow a coat. No bus. So we took her to Hartman. Went to see Princess [Hatch; a member of the "dinner" bridge club] in P.M.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1953 Still beautiful weather and warm. Sat on porch in evening. I put third floor in order, raked leaves and some extra things done. Called Marvene [Shonting].

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1953 Canned 5 quarts tomatoes and 7 pints pickles. Washed a washer. Our bridge club started at Reeders with Axlines [Raymond and Merle, new members of the bridge club] playing. Had a nice time. Charles, $1.00, Merle, $.75, Edith, pennies, $.96, Lucille, $.25.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1953 Went to Cumberland for Mother and Jennie. Very warm. GATHERED BITTERSWEET. Rain as we came home. 1953-54 9

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1953 At 10:30 called to Reeb [Avenue School] for the afternoon. Went to Fellowship House to a committee meeting. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1953 Didn't do much today. Went to Axlines to substitute in her bridge club. Gail was here. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1953 Baked cookies. Don't get much done with company. Gloria and Gary here for lunch. We kept Gary in P.M. Had T.V. fixed. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1953 Still lovely weather. We went downtown, had lunch at Lazarus. Called to Fieser [School]. Put in my marble topped table Jennie gave me. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1953 Beautiful day. Went to Bellows (at Fieser). Mother and Jennie cleaned up house and raked leaves. They went to Bills for dinner. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1953 Warm, beautiful day. Charles took off screens downstairs, and screen doors. Dorothy and Dick came about eleven. He took her to Granville for sorority dinner. After they came home, we had a bridge game.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1953 Didn't go to church. So nice to have Dorothy and Dick here. They left at 6:30. So warm, sat on porch in P.M. MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1953 Don't get much done. Still very warm and need rain very badly. Called to Dana [Avenue School]. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1953 A 5A - 6B class at Dana. Came home with another substitute. Walked from [North] High and North Broadway. Hot and tired! Called to Medary (request of Miss Kennedy). [Miss Kennedy was the principal at Medary.]

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1953 A nice class. 4B. Visitors for exchange. E.I.B. day. Class behaved well for company. So warm! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1953 Back to Medary. Enjoy going there. Jennie got her new lens for glasses. Tired in evening. Have a cold.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1953 Up at 5:30. Jennie left on 7 o'clock bus. At 10:30 called to McGuffey. Got there 11:15. Nice 6th gdrade. Got a full days pay. Still hot. 1953-54 10 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1953 Charles went downtown in morning. I went down in afternoon and got tickets for "Holiday on Ice." People sitting on porches in P.M. Watched television in evening. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1953 Beautiful day. We went to church and to Faculty Club for dinner. Went to see Shupes' new baby. Sat on porch all rest of afternoon. MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1953 82 degrees today. Such lovely weather but so dry. I did ironing, washed a washer. Mother went downtown. I met her after lunch. She bought a suit and blouse. I got a bracelet and orlon sweater. 9000 copies of work book sold. [This was the workbook prepared by Charles and others to accompany French's Engineering Drawing.] TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1953 Another record, 85 degrees. I did the mangle work, baked a pie. Gladys Dennis called. We went to "Holiday on Ice." My fourth time to see it. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1953 Another record, 83 degrees. I had a call for McGuffey [School], sixth grade. Charles came for me. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1953 Mother and I went to Women's meeting and lunch at church. In evening we went to Beck Street [School] to see Bill's room. [Bill was now teaching elementary school.] It looked very nice. Still warm. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1953 Charles went to Cleveland for the day. I went to train and brought car back. Mother and I went for groceries. Gladys Dennis came at 1:30 and was here for dinner. Charles came home at 10:30. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1953 Cloudy and a little cooler today. Helped Charles clean up leaves. He took Mother's trunk to depot. We went to Hatchs for dinner with Hardy's. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1953 Left at seven for Canton. Our first visit to Dorothy and Dick. Had such a pleasant day, good dinner, ride around Canton. Left at four. Traffic terrible. Home at seven. MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1953 Called to Southwood [School]. Home at 4:30. Mrs. Wells came to stay overnight. Gloria and Bill and Gary here. Bill had to get car fixed. Gave Gloria a red jersey dress for her birthday. Didn't get to bed until almost midnight. 1953-54 11

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1953 Up at five. Had breakfast for Mother and Mrs. Wells. Charles took them to train. GLORIA'S 29TH BIRTHDAY. I went back to Southwood for my second day. Charles came for me. Drought broken by rain during night and more today. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1953 Enjoyed a day at home. First we have been alone for awhile. Washed two washers. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1953 Went downtown in P.M. Got a brown hat. Lovely weather. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1953 Did the ironing. Went downtown. Opened savings account at Scioto Building and Loan. Free clock. We went for groceries after supper, stopped to see Florence [Mick]. Missed beggars' night.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1953 Gary here from 8:15 A.M. to six o'clock. Gloria went to game. Made pickles. Reeders here for bridge.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1953 Such a lovely day and warm. Hard to realize it is November 1st. We went to church, had steak for dinner. Called on Siegfrieds (our Department. One quarter). Watkins and Lois.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1953 Washed a washer and hung outdoors. Cleaned up some leaves. Charles and I went downtown after supper, bought two new lamps.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1953 Election day. I did the ironing and worked more outdoors. Called to James Road [School]. 1/2 day. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1953 Rode downtown with Westermans. Had a nice school. Stopped at Lazarus, ate lunch and bought a new lamp, got my coat from storage. We went to Bills for dinner. Had a nice evening.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5 1953 MY FATHER WOULD HAVE BEEN 100 YEARS OLD TODAY. Home all day, didn't do much. Much colder! Snow in afternoon. Call for Heyl [School].

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1953 The worst class I have had for awhile. Told principal not to call me if teacher didn't return Monday. Charles and men met with representatives of McGraw Hill. GOT BETTER CONTRACT ON BOOKS.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1953 Snow on ground this morning. Snowed until after noon. Had bridge club here. Apple pie a la mode. Edith [Walter], $1.00, Merle [Axline], $.75, Bill [Walter] pennies, $.69, Lucille [Reeder], $.25. 1953-54 12 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1953 Turned out to be a nice day. We decided to go see Jennie [in Cumberland]. Left at ten, ate our dinner at Baker's Motel. Stopped at cemetery [where both Charles and Gladys' parents were buried]. Spent about two hours with Jennie. Home at quarter 'till six. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1953 Called to Indian Springs [School]. Fourth grade. Charles came for me. He went to church to men's dinner. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1953 Back to Indian Springs. Charles came for me. LETTERS FROM CHILDREN AT HEYL APOLOGIZING FOR THEIR BEHAVIOR. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1953 Met Gloria and Gary at Lazarus. Had such a nice day. Gary was so good and enjoyed everything. Home at 5:45. Tired! Charles worked in yard all day. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1953 Still lovely weather. At 7:45 called back to Indian Springs. Bus duty. Charles came for me. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1953 My last day at Indian Springs. School getting ready for a "Pow Wow." Charles came for me. Stopped at Albers [grocery store]. Dorothy and Dick came at ten 'till nine. So glad to see them. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1953 Dorothy and I went downtown in morning. She took back two wedding presents. So warm, suit enough. She went to see Jane in P.M. Bridge in evening. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1953 Bill, Gloria, and Gary here for dinner. Bill was sick and couldn't eat. Siegfrieds here in afternoon. Dorothy and Dick left at 6:30, soon after Bills. A wonderful weekend to have them here. Miss Don! MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1953 Wonderful day. 72 degrees. I washed two washers. Hung out. Did curtains in back bedroom, mopped kitchen. We went to look for breakfast set after supper. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1953 Another nice day at 69 degrees. I did ironing, hung curtains, baked a pumpkin pie. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1953 Called to Bellows [School] at Fieser. One day. 69 degrees. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1953 69 again today. I cleaned the upstairs. Went to luncheon at church. Women's Association. Received cheese from Wisconsin. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1953 After Charles came home, I went to see Lois and Mrs. Dye. 1953-54 13

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1953 Charles washed windows and took out screens. We went to Hardy's [Lon and Edith] for dinner with Hatchs. I took salad. We drove [to Chillicothe]. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1953 We went to church. Bill, Gloria, and Gary came in P.M. Stayed for supper and evening television. Had a hard rain in afternoon. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1953 At 7:30 called to John Burroughs [School]. 5th grade. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1953 Called to Greenlawn [School] 8:15. Since I didn't have a car, Mrs. Rein called someone else. I went downtown to see "The Robe." Rain in evening. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1953 Phone rang at 8:20. Stopped when I got downstairs. It was probably Mrs. Rein. I went downtown, bought a chair for Bill and Gloria. Went to meet Jennie. Made the dressing for turkey. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1953 Bill stopped soon after eight and left Tippy [his dog]. We put turkey (12 pounds) in oven at 7:45. Reeders here for dinner and Jennie. Lucille brought cranberry sherbet, relish plate and pumpkin pie. Had a bridge game in P.M. Lucille and I beat the men very badly. They left about six o'clock. FIRST THANKSGIVING ALL OUR CHILDREN GONE. Much to be thankful for! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1953 Two inches snow! Jennie and I went downtown about noon. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1953 Did the ironing. Baked a dark fruit cake and apple pie. Walters here in evening. Men beat us at bridge. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1953 Charles and I went to church. I went in to see Doris and Earl [Fletcher] a few minutes. Home rest of day. Called to John Burroughs [School]. 6th grade. Jennie went to Gails. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1953 A pretty nice class. Jennie came home in P.M. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1953 Jennie was alone here all day. I ride downtown with Westermans. Pretty tired in evening.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1953 Up at ten 'till six. Jennie left on seven o'clock bus [for Cumberland]. Washed one washer and some windows after school. Made Christmas fudge. A lovely day! Charles came for me. 1953-54 14

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1953 Another nice day. Same routine at school. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1953 Quite a day. Bazaar at school and lodge in evening. Charles came for me. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1953 Got a lot done today. Baked white fruit cake. Went to Reeders for bridge. Charles spaded the garden. A lovely sunny day and warm. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1953 Didn't go to church. Had chicken for dinner. Went to see Lois and to Bills for supper. Lovely day again. MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1953 My last day at John Burrough. Charles went to church to men's dinner. I stopped downtown. did some shopping, and ate supper at Lazarus. Home at 7:30. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1953 So nice to be home. Made a new curtain for bath upstairs. Washed curtain over buffet. Charles and I went to new shopping center after supper. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1953 So glad to be home today. Poured rain all day. Cleaned curtains in hall, odd jobs done. Kept Gary in evening. Bill's didn't leave until almost midnight. Dorothy called. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1953 My third day at home. Am getting ready for dinner on Saturday. Hard wind during night broke a big limb out of OLD APPLE TREE, ABOUT HALF THE TREE. [This enormous apple tree was grafted, and bore Northen Spy on top and winesap on botton. It was the last survivor of a once large orchard planted by a former owner of the land, and so was growing there when the land was developed for houses. The Coopers bought the house in 1931.] FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1953 Another day at home. Washed some windows and did extra cleaning. Tippy [Bill's dog] hit by car. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1953 Had Hatchs and Hardy's here for dinner. A lovely day. Charles started to clean up apple tree.] SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1953 We went to church. Home rest of day. Addressed [Christmas] cards. MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1953 Snow and very sloppy. Called to Greenlawn. 50th SCHOOL. Charles took me and came for me. 1953-54 15 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1953 Nice to be home. Bill and Gary came in evening. He had temperature. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1953 Gary has tonsilitis. Had to have doctor. Getting several little things done. Made Christmas cookies. Charles finished [the quarter] at University. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1953 Dorothy and Dick came at ten o'clock. Gary better. 5 degrees above. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1953 Mr. and Mrs. Kutchera came at noon. DICK RECEIVED HIS MASTER'S DEGREE. Very proud of him! All went to commencement but me. Had our party at Walters. A lovely party. Bill, $1.00, me, $.75, Charles, pennies, Merle, $.25. Mr. Kutchera went home in evening. Cold! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1953 Still cold. Dorothy, Mrs. Kutchera and I went downtown. She went home on evening train. We kept Gary in evening. Bills came for him about twelve. Didn't get to bed until after one o'clock. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1953 Warmer today. Didn't do much. Dorothy and Dick left at 6:30. MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1953 Rain almost all day. Called to Oakland Park [School]. 5th grade. Charles took and came for me. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1953 Called back to Oakland Park. Another bad day. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1953 Nice day for a change. Charles went to meet Jennie. Got our turkey. 18 pounds. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1953 FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS, trimmed tree. Charles finished outside decorations, stuffed turkey. Dorothy and Dick came in time for dinner. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1953 A LOVELY CHRISTMAS DAY. We opened packages after all got up. Charles and I exchanged a $20.00 bill. Dorothy and Dick gave me records and a scarf. Bill and Gloria, a dish and holder. A monkey pod dish from Don [in Hawaii]. Stopped exchanging with Edith and Florence this year. Had an 18 pound turkey. Missed Don very much. After Bills left, we had a bridge game. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1953 Dorothy and I went downtown in afternoon. Bridge in evening. 1953-54 16 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1953 Nice day. Dorothy game me a "Toni" [home permanent]. Dick took Jennie to church. Men watched football game in P.M. Gail and Imogene were here. Dorothy and Dick left at 6:20. MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1953 Another nice day. Florence was here for dinner. CHARLES IS MAKING DOOR FOR BATHROOM AT THE COTTAGE. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1953 Jennnie and I went downtown. Had lunch at Lazarus. We went to Bills in evening. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1953 Jennie went to a luncheon at Lucille Zimpers with Gail. Charles and I went to Millers [jewelry store at Arcadia and High streets] and ordered a ring for me. Have been saving birthday and Christmas money for it. Lovely day! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1953 Jennie went calling with Gail. I have a miserable cold. FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 1954 A LOVELY NEW YEAR'S DAY. Sunny and not cold. I didn't do much. Cleaned the stove. We went to Axline's to [bridge] club. Had a nice time. Pennies, $1.28, Mrs. Axline [Merle], $1.00, Mr. Axline [Raymond], $.75, Edith, $.25, me. Gail had Jennie overnight. SATURDAY JANUARY 2 1954 Another pretty day. Charles FINISHED DOOR FOR BATHROOM [AT COTTAGE]. I did mangle work, mopped kitchen, washed a washer. Kept Gary in evening. SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 1954 Cloudy today. We all went to church. Home rest of day. Laura's [Hardy] mother died. MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 1954 Jennie left on seven o'clock bus. Charles took me downtown at noon. Put part of my money in Brunson [Savings and Loan?]. In the evening we went with Hatch's to see Laura's mother. TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1954 Ground covered with snow and very slippery. Clock stopped and we didn't wake up 'till eight. Charles was half hour getting to university. Snowed hard all day. I put away Christmas ornaments, cleaned out boxes and swept third floor. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1954 At twenty 'till eight called to John Burroughs. 3rd grade. Charles took me. He had to go back to State in evening to get a night class started. THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1954 Enjoyed a day at home. Didn't have much to do. 1953-54 17

FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 1954 Cleaned second floor. We went to Shupes in evening. Home at 1:30.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 1954 Charles cleaned the basement. We went to Millers [jewelry store] to see about my ring. Called Dorothy to send me small diamond. Went to Walters. EDITH AND I WON BY 2000 POINTS.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 1954 I went to church. Charles worked on income tax. In P.M. we went to call on Lamberts and Philbys [from the Department of Engineering Drawing]. Cold. MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 1954 15 degrees above but all snow and bad weather missed us. Called to McGuffey [School]. Charles took me, came for me. Came home on crosstown [bus]. A nice 5th grade. TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1954 Back to McGuffey. 8 above this morning. Cold waiting for bus. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1954 Charles took me and came for me. Took my little diamond down to Millers [jewelry store]. 5 above this A.M. Finished at McGuffey. THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1954 Glad to be home. Snow covered ground and kept falling most of day. Did some washing and. ironing. FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 1954 Went downtown in P.M. Took $1500.00 from Building and Loan. Bought four $500.00 bonds. Charles had to take a NIGHT CLASS.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 1954 Most of snow gone. Cleaned up house, baked cupcakes. Edith and Bill were up [for bridge]. Men won by a small margin. Also kept Gary. He came at four o'clock. 1:30 when they went home. SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 1954 Had intended going to club for dinner, but decided to stay home from church. Enjoyed being home. Colder!

MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1954 Called to Deshler. A NEW SCHOOL. MY 51st. A nice group of children. Charles went to dentist. TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1954 Back to Deshler. Tired in evening. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1954 Nice to be home today. Was raining hard this morning. More rain in evening. 1953-54 18

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1954 Turned down a call to a special school at Siebert. Cold! FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 1954 Charles had an operation on his gum trying to find cause of infection. He was home about ten after eight and decided to go back for his class. At 8:15 I was called to Northwood [School]. Cold! DOROTHY AND DICK ARRIVED ABOUT A QUARTER 'TILL SEVEN. HAD SOME NEWS FOR US. A BABY IN SEPTEMBER! SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 1954 Dorothy and I went to Lazarus semi-annual sale. Had lunch downtown. She got material to make shirts alike for her and Dick and material for a maternity dress. I got her outing [outfit?] for the baby. Bridge and television in evening. SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 1954 A little cloudy but a nice day. Dorothy and Dick went to Bills in morning. They left at 6:30. So nice to have them come home.

MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 1954 Another nice, mild day. I washed two washers, the doors on outside. Tried to get up a luncheon of the substitutes, but it didn't work out. HAD A CALL FOR A FIRST GRADE. I REFUSED. TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1954 Did the ironing. We kept Gary in evening. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1954 Washed woodwork and curtains in kitchen. Mopped and waxed linoleum. Went with Princess [Hatch] to see Makio Queen chosen. [The Makio was the senior yearbook at Ohio State]. THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 1954 A beautiful sunny day. I went to Women's Association meeting and luncheon [at church]. FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1954 Home all day. Cleaned upstairs. Went to Shupes [Hollie and Juanita] in evening. We took a pie. SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 1954 Beautiful sunny day but cold. Charles went downtown. Bill called. GLORIA'S GRANDMOTHER DIED. They are going to Cleveland Sunday. We went to Hatchs [Bernard and Princess] for dinner. Had a nice evening.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 1954 A beautiful day. Charles and I were greeters at church. I went over to see Mrs. Minister [neighbor at nearby Woodbine Rd.] in P.M. Bill stopped on way home from Cleveland. Called to Fairwood [School].

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1954 Charles took me to school. A pretty nice 6th grade. 1953-54 19

FEBRUARY 2,3,4,5, 1954 Nothing special. School all week. GOT MY NEW RING ON 3rd. AQUAMARINE AND TWO DIAMONDS. ($51.89). Tired in evening.

SATURDAY, FEBBUARY 6, 1954 Washed, ironed some shirts and cleaned up house. Charles got saw from Sears. Went to Reeders to club. Herman, $1.00, me, pennies, $.75, Lucille, $.75, Edith, $.25. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1954 We were home all day. Charles has been grading sheets for two days. Bill called and they call came for supper and evening.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1954 So glad to be home today. Did the ironing. Went downtown in P.M. Got a dacron shirt for Ralph [Charles' brother] for Christmas. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1954 Home all day. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1954 Almost like spring. I walked down to see Lois in P.M. Charles stopped for me. Turned my ankle. Hurt bone in foot. Sore! THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1954 Another nice day but colder. I went to our group meeting at church. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1954 Home all day. RATHER UNUSUAL TO HAVE A FULL WEEK AT HOME. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1954 Got all my work done by noon. Charles and I went to Bills in afternoon. Brought Gary home with us. They went to card club, came for him at 11:30. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1954 Left at 6:45 for Canton. Took pork chops and a raisin pie. Surprised them! Went to church with Dorothy and Dick and to look at houses in afternoon. Home 7:20. Nice day! Had a call for McGuffey.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1954 Charles took me to school. Up to 70 degrees, almost like spring. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1954 Didn't get much done today. Eva [Faelchle] and Gloria called and talked about all morning. Went to Faculty Club to an engineering party in evening. Had first good rain for a long time. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1954 Gloria and Gary came in P.M. She went out for dinner and left him. Bill came for them. Nice day. 1953-54 20

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1954 A lovely day. I went downtown to see "The Long, Long Trailer." Called to Michigan [School] for Friday and Tuesday. FRIDAY, FEBRSUARY 19, 1954 Charles took me to school. Came home, rested awhile. We went to Shupes for dinner. Professor and Mrs. Marco, Professor and Mrs. Von Ashen. Didn't eat until eight o'clock. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1954 We went to Walters for bridge. Edith and I won by 2,000 points. Rain in evening. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1954 Nice day. We went to church and to club for dinner. Drove to Granville and found Helen Shumaker very sick. Went on to Reynoldsburg to see Sands. Bills went to Cleveland Saturday. Home today. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1954 A lovely, spring-like day. I went to bridge luncheon at Lucilles [Reeder]. Had a nice time. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1954 Went back to Michigan [School] today. Mrs. Axline and I are going to New York on Citizen trip. [The Columbus Citizen was a daily newspaper; not published for many years.] WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1954 Mrs. Axline [Merle] came over and we filled out blanks for our trip. I took them in to Citizen [newspaper] in P.M. Bought a new print dress ($14.98) and blue faille pocketbook ($3.00 reduced from $5.00). Charles went to "Town Guest Night" at [Faculty] Club and took Bernard Hatch [member of "dinner" bridge club]. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1954 Lovely day. Lucille [Reeder] stopped in the morning. I went to luncheon at church. We went to Reeders for dessert and played bridge until about 9:15. Home early. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1954 Home all day. Cleaned up house, baked a pie. Dorothy and Dick came at 6:45. We waited dinner on them. Had some bridge in evening. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1954 Dorothy and Dick went to look for furniture. We went downtown in P.M. Got Dorothy a maternity dress for birthday. Charles and I went to Florences for dinner and bridge. [Florence Mick, and her late husband, Charles, were former members of bridge club.] Walters, Maynards, and Mrs. Schick. Charles and I won high prizes. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1954 Rain and snow most all day. Home all day. Bill and Gloria came as Dorothy and Dick were leaving. Dorothy called to tell us they were home safely. 1953-54 21

MONDAY, MARCH 1, 1954 March came in like a lion! Six inches of snow, looked like fairy land. Turned down a call to Mrs. Myers school. Went to church to dinner. Helped in kitchen afterwards. TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1954 Quite a bit of snow melted. Did some ironing and started housecleaning on third floor. Cleaned the big [clothes]press [closet], and one to right of desk. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 1954 Cleaned more on 3rd floor. Colder! THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1954 15 degrees this morning. Only up to 25 degrees. Did some more cleaning on 3rd floor. Made a raisin pie.

FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1954 A week at home. MAMMA'S 78th BIRTHDAY. [Wilma Hayes Bolon]. Had Fields for dinner. Played bridge and they stayed until one o'clock. SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 1954 Didn't have much to do. Baked a cake. Bridge club here. Pennies, $1.02, Merle [Axline], $1.00, Mr. Axline, $.75, Herman [Reeder], $.25, Bill [Walter]. Charles went to Bills in morning. SUNDAY, MARCH 7, 1954 A lovely day. We decided to go to see Jennie. Ate lunch on way and she had gone to Newark. We visited awhile with Alta [Gregg, with whom Jennie was now making her home in Cumberland]. Home, 3:30. Called to Fair Avenue [School]. MONDAY, MARCH 8, 1954 Charles took me to school. Lovely day! Tired in evening.

TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 1954 Not quite so tired. Ironed some shirts after supper. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1954 Stopped downtown to get Dorothy's birthday gifts. THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1954 1.8 inches snow this morning.

FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 1954 Glad this is Friday. Charles has taken me each morning.

SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1954 Really got a lot done. Cleaned house, washed, ironed, washed my hair, shortened my housecoat. Charles was at Bills all day helping them paper. Shupes were here. Juanita and I won the bridge game.

SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 1954 A snowy, wintry morning. Charles and I went to 9:30 church services. Home all rest of day. A nice day. Had broiled steaks for dinner, watched television. 1953-54 22

MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1954 Cold and snow flurries! Enjoyed being home. Cleaned floor and woodwork in Don's room. Did mangle work. Mrs. Axline here. Received our tickets for New York shows. TUESDAY MARCH 16 1954 DOROTHY'S 26th BIRTHDAY. I sent her an umbrella and material for skirt and two blouses. Charles got her a maternity dress. Dick got her a zigzag attachment for her machine and took her to dinner. Missed being with her. We went to Bills in evening. Charles started ceiling [wallpaper] in Gary's room. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 1954 Charles and I went up to new Albers [grocery] store opening in Graceland Shopping Center. He had a final [exam] in afternoon. THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1954 Finished house cleaning third floor (all our bedding). Charles finished at University for vacation. Called to Olentangy [School]. FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1954 Rain almost all day. Charles took me and came for me. Don't care to go there often [Olentangy School]. SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1954 GETTING READY FOR TRIP TO NEW YORK. Cleaned up house, etc. We went to Hardy's for dinner. I took dessert. Hatches drove [to Chillicothe]. SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1954 Nice sunny day but chilly. Charles and I went to early church service. All ready for trip. Charles took me to train. Exciting to be going to New York. Train left at 6:30. We had a nice train. Got some sleep. MONDAY, MARCH 22, 1954 Reached New York at 8:15. Bus took us to Paramount Hotel. Nice room. Didn't do much in morning but unpack and rest. Ate lunch at Childs. Had a nice sight-seeing trip in P.M. Chinatown, Bowery, Harbor. Saw many things, the nicest was the church, St. John the Divine. Ate dinner at Howard Johnsons. Went to theatre. "Teahouse of August Moon."

TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 1954 Up early. Went to N.B.C. Had a "Behind the Scenes Tour." Went to "Break the Bank" and to "Second Chance." In the P.M. had trip to U.N. dinner at Lindy's (the only poor meal I had). In evening went to "Prescott Proposals." Very good. After the shows we enjoy walking around Times Square. Beautiful weather. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 1954 Again we started early to walk to Macy's [Department Store]. I fell down and hurt my knee. Bought some things at drug store and fixed in a store restroom. Had a nice day shopping, ate lunch at 1953-54 23

Schraffs. In the P.M. went to John Murray Anderson's "Almanac." Good! In the evening we went to [Arthur] Godfrey's show. Stood in line an hour to get in. Quite a thrill to go. Back to hotel and to night club at Hotel New Yorker. Wasn't much enthused about it. THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1954 Rain today. We [Merle Axline was with Gladys] went to show "Rhapsody" at Radio City. Saw the "Rockettes." Nice cafeteria for lunch. In P.M. went to "Cinerama" and in evening to "Solid Gold Cadillac" with Josephine Hull. Had good doughnuts after show. FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 1954 Nice day. Just wore a suit. Had a tour of Rockefeller Center. Up to 59th floor. Lunch at same place as Thursday. Back to hotel. Met in lobby for trip home. On bus at three. Train left at four. A MOST WONDERFUL TRIP. SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1954 Charles met me at train, in at 6:15. He had house in order and had washed kitchen, breakfast room and both baths and cleaned [wall] paper downstairs, Pretty tired and didn't do much. Went to Dr. [Rollo] Bonnell about knee. He gave me a shot for tetanus. SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 1954 We went to 9:30 church. In P.M. went with Bills to look at a farm beyond Delaware. They were here for supper. T.V. had no picture. After they left went to watch T.V. at Westerman's [next door]. MONDAY, MARCH 29, 1954 Cleaned and dusted downstairs. Did some washing and ironing. Charles home today. T.V., a new tube. TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1954 Charles went back to O.S.U. Dusted upstairs. Washed another washer.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 1954 Rather chilly about 26 degrees. I did ironing, cleaned bathroom shelves. Had a second tube put in T.V.

THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1954 Cleaned top of kitchen cupboard and shelves in broom closet. Went down to bank in P.M. Got new shoes and slip.

FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 1954 Cleaned up house, baked a cake. Dorothy and Dick came. She and I went to chapter, [lodge].

SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 1954 Dorothy and Dick went to Masters to get an ironing board. Charles cleaned up basement. I washed a washer and worked in basement. Bridge and T.V. in evening. 1953-54 24

SUNDAY, APRIL 4, 1954 Ground covered with snow. We all went to church. Bridge in P.M. Dorothy and Dick left at 6:30. MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1954 Washed and ironed curtains in kitchen, bath, breakfast room and little curtains over buffet. At twenty 'till twelve called to Kingswood [School] for a half day. Charles took me both ways. At seven a call for Ohio Avenue [School]. TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 1954 Went to Ohio Avenue on bus. MY 57TH SCHOOL. A nice third grade. Went to Bills after supper. THEY SOLD THEIR HOUSE. SIGNED CONTRACT TONIGHT. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 1954 A warm day. 80 degrees. Hung curtains in bath, kitchen and breakfast room and over buffet. Washed small green curtains. Worked outdoors some. Letter from Jennie. She is coming. THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1954 Cooler today. I cleaned press in Dorothy's room, cleaned floors and baseboard and swept it with Hoover. Hung green curtains, washed Venetian blind. Went to our group meeting, then downtown to see Lois. When I came back, Jennie was here. FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1954 Jennie felt worse. Had Dr. Bonnell [come to house]. He arranged for her to have X-Rays Saturday. SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1954 Charles took Jennie to Doctor. I cleaned up house. Had dinner party, Hatch's, Hardy's and Fields. Baked ham. SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 1954 Charles and I went to church. Home rest of day. Bill, Gloria, and Gary here in P.M. Call for 9th Avenue. MONDAY, APRIL 12, 1954 Went to school on bus. Charles came for me. Class at Northminster church. Baked a cake after school. TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1954 Went back to Ninth Avenue for a half day. Washed a washer after I came home. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1954 Did the ironing, washed some bedding.

THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1954 House cleaned our bedroom. Went to church in evening. A lovely communion service. Gail and Imogene here.

FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 1954 Rained hard all day. I went to Dr. Inglis for my checkup. He said I was 100%. 1953-54 25

SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 1954 Didn't get much done except clean up house. Baked cookies. We went to Walters. Got so worried about Bill and Gloria. SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 1954 A beautiful Easter Day. Charles and I went to 9:30 church service. Bills stopped on way to Cleveland to get Gary's easter basket and leave Tippy [the dog]. We were home rest of day. MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1954 A beautiful day and very warm. Bills stopped at noon. I had to go downtown, broke nosepiece on my glasses. Cost $12.36 for new frames. Asparagus for dinner [from their garden]. TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1954 Another beautiful day. I did the hardest housecleaning in back room, floors, etc. Have our porch furniture out and enjoyed porch. Call for 5th grade at Douglas. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1954 Charles took me to school. Had 13 white children. Very warm. Sat on porch until eight o'clock. THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1954 Rain during night. A little cooler. Went back to Douglas. On bus both ways. Storm in evening. FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 1954 Did some more cleaning upstairs. Finished ironing. SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 1954 Nice day. Charles put in screens, mowed yard. Home in evening. SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 1954 We left at 6:30 for Dorothys. Had a pleasant day with them. They have a nice new T.V. ERI SHOEMAKER HAD CALLED. HELEN DIED SUNDAY.

MONDAY, APRIL 26, 1954 I cleaned hall upstairs and washed bedding, etc. We went to Granville after three o'clock [home of the Shoemakers]. Very warm. TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 1954 Did the ironing. Kept Gary in evening. Gail, Imogene, and Ada Howell here. Charles took Jennie to Doctor. Cooler.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 1954 Went to John Burroughs [School] for the day. Charles took me and came for me. Much cooler! THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1954 Cleaned stove and two shelves in cupboard. Went downtown in P.M. Got a lamp for Pat, diapers and material for dress for Dorothy. 1953-54 26

FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1954 Rain today. I did curtains in back room between showers. Cleaned refrigerator.

SATURDAY, MAY 1, 1954 Rain a good bit of day. I baked cookies, cleaned up house and cleaned playhouse. We went to Walters to [bridge] club. Mr. Axline, $1.00, Edith, $.75, Herman, pennies, $.60, Bill $.25. Charles had meeting on campus. SUNDAY, MAY 2, 1954 CHARLES 55tH BIRTHDAY. Bills were here for dinner. Had chicken and strawberry shortcake. I gave him a suit of work clothes and $5.00. Bill, a saw. Dorothy and Dick, a key case, Don, magazine, "Changing Times." Mother, Jennie, $5.00. Dorothy called in evening. Charles called Ralph to wish him "Happy Birthday." MONDAY, MAY 3, 1954 Colder and rainy. I cleaned cupboards in basement and washed a washer. At 20 till 12 called to Ninth Avenue [School] at King Avenue church. Charles took me and came for me. We went downtown. He got his drivers license. Down to 44 degrees. TUESDAY, MAY 4, 1954 Back to Ninth Avenue [School]. WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1954 Went on bus this morning. Charles had physical at Dr. Bonnels. Lunch duty [at school]. THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1954 Another day at school. Very tired in evening.

FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1954 Finished at Ninth Avenue today. Baked a cake before school. Dorothy and Dick came at 6:20. Nice to see them. Bridge in evening. SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1954 Dorothy and I went downtown, had lunch at Lazarus. I got a dress for Mothers' Day (from Charles). We all went to see Pat. Charles and I gave her a lamp and in the evening went to Sherzers [neighbors across the street] a little while and took Carol a pocketbook. Bridge in evening. QUITE A THRILL TO RECEIVE AN ORCHID CORSAGE FROM DON FROM HAWAII. SUNDAY, MAY 9, 1954 Charles and I went to church. MOTHERS' DAY. I wore my orchid corsage from Don. Charles gave me a nylon dress. Dorothy and Dick a pot of flowers, handkerchief and card. Picture of Gary and card from Bills. Card and handkerchief from Mother. Snow in morning!! Cards in P.M. Dorothy and Dick left at 5:30. 1953-54 27

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BOOK XXIV (MAY 10, 1954 — DECEMBER 31. 1954) ************************************************ *

SYNOPSIS OF BOOK XXIV In most respects life went on pretty much as before for Charles and Gladys. Charles continued his teaching career in the Department of Engineering Drawing at The Ohio State University, and worked also on the latest edition of the textbook, French's Engineering Drawing. Gladys continued very busy as a substitute teacher in the Columbus Public Schools, and was always busy at home with cleaning, canning, mending, etc. They spent the summer of 1954 at their summer cottage in Wisconsin. GLADYS, age 55, taught at her 57th different elementary school with an assignment to Mohawk School on Oct. 19. Her previous assignment the week before to Open Air School was her first assignment to a school for "crippled children." She said that she did not care very much for that assignment; indeed one notices that more and more she reports "I didn't care for that school." Even so she rarely turned down an assignment, and she once visited four differnt school in four consecutive days. Since the Coopers had only one car Charles would take Gladys to school whenever possible; usually she rode the bus, but once, in a most unusual occurence, she was forced to take a taxi. On her rare days off she enjoyed going "downtown," but one notices more mention now of "Shopping centers" (three different ones are now mentioned: Graceland, Lane Avenue, and Northern Lights). While shopping options are increasing in Columbus, in Spooner, where she shopped in the summer, she was still going to the "Ten Cent Store." CHARLES, age 55, was paid an annual salry of $7500.00 as a Full Professor for the 1954-55 academic year. Of course his very first contract, in 1923, had been for only $1500.00 a year. As he did in Wisconsin Charles also found time at home for various repairs, installations, etc. He installed a new Bendix dryer and Hot Water tank at 393 Mimring Road, and a new sink for Bill at Bill's home. There was very little Charles could not do in carpentry, plumbing, electricity, etc. As usual he put in a big garden in the backyard, and started many of his plants from seeds in his backyard "Cold frame." BILL, 30, and GLORIA, 30, bought a small farm south of Columbus not far from Lancaster, Ohio. They made the old farm house their home, and lived there for many years. Bill taught elementary school at Beck School in Columbus, and in the summer of 1954 worked also at the Boys Industrial School, a school for delinquent youth. GARY was now three years old. For Bill's 30th birthday on August 13 Gladys sent him three cartons of cigarettes. DOROTHY and DICK KUTCHERA had moved to Canton, Ohio right after Dick's graduation from Ohio State with his M.A. degree, but they moved to Detroit in late 1954. Dick, an engineer, accepted a very 1954 2 nice job there with the Chrysler corporation. Earlier, however, the Kutchera's had suffered a sad and unexpected loss. As Gladys reported on July 19, 1954 "Day started as usual but ended in tragedy.... at 2:45 a telegram came, Dorothy's baby had come. We went to town to 'phone. Baby had died. He was born Saturday, lived two days. How our hearts ache!." Gladys took a train to Canton, Ohio to spend several days with Dorothy during this extremely difficult time. DON, age 23, after nearly fours years of military service in the Navy, including nearly two years assignment to the Marine Corps in Hawaii as a Hospital Corpsman, was discharged and returned home to his parents at 393 Mimring Road. On December 1, 1954, Gladys wrote "The day we have looked forward to has come! Don's homecoming, just twenty-three months to the day since we saw him.... Looks wonderful!" Don immediately enrolled at Ohio State to resume his college education. At the time he thought he wanted to be a dentist, but (fortunately) he would not pursue that for long. He bought a car, a 1952 Plymouth, with some of his Navy savings. While in Hawaii he had owned a 1940 Chrysler, a car he loved. JENNIE KNOWLES (Charles' aunt) and FANNY STEWART (Charles' mother) visited fairly often from Cumberland, about 80 miles east of Columbus, and Charles and Gladys also went there. Fanny seemed to be staying with Jennie in Cumberland at this time, although earlier, and again later, she would live with her son Ralph on a ranch near Buckeye, Arizona. SUMMER OF 1954 IN WISCONSIN: Charles and Gladys spent three months at the cottage in 1954. They arrived on June 16 and departed on September 16. Charles made many improvements to the cottage. He finished work on the bathroom, installing the shower and new door on the bathroom (which he had made in Columbus and hauled to the cottage in his trailer). In the kitchen he finished all of the doors for the cupboards, and installed gas hot plates in an old Victrola which could be used when the power was off (as it was frequently in those early days of electricity at the cottage). This was placed in the kitchen. Charles installed storage shelves in the lower part of the Victrola. It was a clever and useful addition to the kitchen. Other jobs were installing a pull-down, fold-up step ladder for easier access to the loft, the principal storage space for the cottage, and more knotty pine interior siding in the kitchen and living room. Both Charles and Gladys fished regularly (a non-resident license cost $5.00 then; it is $40.00 today), but didn't catch a lot that summer. There was the occasional northern pike and bass; a friend gave them some crappies, which Gladys says "were delicious." But the berry crop was was terrific. Gladys reports picking 33 quarts of blueberries, including 15 quarts over two days on July 15-16. She mentions 9 quarts of blackberries, but on some days she doesn't record how many they picked. They also found enough wild grapes to make grape jelly. Varieties of pies mentioned included: blueberry, blackberry, apple, and something called a "lemon cake pie." She made blueberrry and blackberry jams and jelly, and took home many pints of blueberries for pies at home. There was constant socializing back and forth with friends and neighbors. On July 3 Gladys wrote "We made rounds of neighbors in evening. Stopped at Johnsons, O'Hearns, Retzlaff's, and Zahn's." 1954 3 Dorothy and Dick visited late in summer. All family members enjoyed swimming, fishing, walks in the woods, berry picking, and rowing. Although rowing had declined since Charles had purchased a new motor for his 14 foot wooden rowboat [today on prominent display in the lobby of the Forts Folle Avoine museum]. They found time occasionally to move in some new trees, including three varieties not locally common: spruce, balsam, and tamarack. All of the tamarack died. They saw lots of wildlie. Gladys mentions deer and porcupine, and a nearby Eagle's nest. After a "wonderful summer" (except, of course, for the loss of the baby) Charles and Gladys returned to their familiar routines in Columbus. Their first full day home Charles was back on campus, and Gladys canned two quarts of tomatoes and three quarts of grapes. She reports later that Charles had picked three bushels of apples and a bushel of grapes from their backyard, but even so all of the fallen apples were picked up and the "good" portions used. I well remember. Nothing went to waste. The almost constant baking continued. On November 24 Gladys reports "[I] made two big fruit cakes, a dark and a light. 10 or 11 pounds. Baked apple pie for supper, and pumpkin pies for tomorrow [Thanksgiving]." Both of their bridge clubs resumed regular play, and they continued to be fairly active at Crestview Presbyterian Church. ******************************************************** MONDAY, MAY 10, 1954 Washed three washers and my hair. Had a call for afternoon [for substituting]. Had to turn it down because my hair was wet. Charles and I went to Faculty dinner at [Student] Union. Wore corsage from Don [orchids sent from Hawaii]. TUESDAY, MAY 11, 1954 Jennie and I planned to go downtown, but I had a call for Milo at Eastwood. Worst bunch I have had for awhile. Charles took me. WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1954 Jennie and I went downtown. Had lunch at Lazarus. I got new cookie sheets and teakettle. Afterwards took her to Big Bear for her groceries. THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1954 Washed some bedding and crocheted table cloth. We all went to Bills in evening. Had a nice time. Gloria had a good cake. FRIDAY, MAY 14, 1954 Jennie and I went downtown. She bought drapes. Letter from Mother [Stewart]. Coming home. SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1954 We left at seven to take Jennie home [to Cumberland]. Got her furniture moved and placed for her. Stopped at cemetery. Home at four. Edith and Bill were up. Men won [bridge]. 1954 4 SUNDAY, MAY 16, 1954 Nice to be home by ourselves. I slept late. We went to church and to [Faculty] Club for dinner. Home rest of day. MONDAY, MAY 17, 1954 Called to McGuffey [School]. 6th grade. A day call. Charles took me, came home on bus. He cleaned garage in evening. A nice, warm day. TUESDAY, MAY 18, 1954 Cloudy and cool. I washed a washer of clothes and some bedding. Washed basement windows. WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 1954 Another cool day. Washed one washer and ironed. Washed the cellar way. THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1954 Put back our bedroom chair. Mended cuffs on Charles' coat and made three pads for baby K[utchera]. Frost! FRIDAY, MAY 21, 1954 Had a call for Hubbard [School]. 5th grade. Charles took me and came for me. We went to Fields [Wooster and Margie] for dinner with Shupes [Hollie and Juanita] and Paffenbargers [Ralph and Viola]. I won ladies' prize. Correspondence cards. SATURDAY, MAY 22, 1954 Charles took trailer to O.S.U. to have some welding done. Took tomato plants to Bills and brought home papering tools. I baked orange cookies. We went to Hatchs [Princess and Bernard] for dinner with Hardy's [Laura and Lon], turkey dinner. SUNDAY, MAY 23, 1954 Lovely day and warmer. We went to church. Thought we would drive down to BILL'S FARM AT LANCASTER. Drove a hundred miles - didn't find it. MONDAY, MAY 24, 1954 Washed three washers. Extra rugs. TUESDAY, MAY 25, 1954 Did the ironing. Eva [Faelchle] called. Call for Fairmoor [School]. WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1954 Charles took me to school. MY 55th. Such a long way. A nice school. In portable. THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1954 Left at 7:15 on bus. Charles went to Engineer Dinner. I made a meat loaf and salad (for Friday). 1954 5 FRIDAY, MAY 28, 1954 Last day at Fairmoor. Both ways on bus - home twenty 'till five. Dorothy and Dick came at eight o'clock. SATURDAY, MAY 29, 1954 Dorothy and I gave each other a permanent. Charles and Dick went to help Bill move. They didn't get home until 9:30. SUNDAY, MAY 30, 1954 We didn't do much today. Bridge in afternoon. Dorothy and Dick decided to stay until morning. So glad to have them a little longer. MONDAY, MAY 31, 1954 We got up at 3:30 to see them off. They had coffee and toast. I did a big washing and some ironing. Charles fixed pictures for me. Very warm. TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 1954 Had intended going downtown, but had a hard rain and storm. Cleared off. Went down in P.M. Went to Dr. Inglis for blood test. Got a new sun dress. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 1954 Washed a spread and some extra things. Went to see Lois in afternoon. THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1954 Charles was sick during night. He spent the day in bed. I had a call for Fair Avenue [School]. Edith [Walters] and Florence [Mick] here in evening. FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 1954 Back to Fair [Avenue School]. My last day to teach this year. Charles is feeling better. Bill, Gloria, and Gary here for dinner. SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 1954 Charles got a lot of packing done. I cleaned up house. Went to Axlines to club. First, Lucille, pennies; Charles, $.82; Merle, $.75; $.25, Edith. SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 1954 We left at ten o'clock for Bills. Had a nice day. MY FIRST TIME TO SEE THEIR FARM. MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1954 Nothing special. Our hot water tank broke. No hot water to wash. Charles shopped for a new one. Bought one, $114.00. We went to Faculty Club for dinner for our anniversary. TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1954 Swept second floor. Baked cookies. Mother [Stewart] came at 5:40. CHARLES INSTALLED HOT WATER TANK. 1954 6

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1954 Didn't do much today. Washed a washer. OUR 31st WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. We had gone to dinner on Monday. Cards from Dorothy and Dick, Margie [Fields], Florence [Mick], Edith and Bill [Walter]. A package from Don and in it a lovely [ivory] figurine hand carved in Hong Kong. THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1954 We went downtown, had lunch at Lazarus. Very hot. Gail and Imogene here in evening. FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 1954 Swept all downstairs good with Hoover. Did ironing.

SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 1954 Took Mother to Jennie's by way of Lancaster. Drove over 200 miles. Very hot, went to Walters. Played cards on back porch.

SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 1954 DOROTHY AND DICK'S FIRST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. Didn't go to church. Did quite a lot of packing [for trip to cottage in Wisconsin]. Reeders were here in evening. MONDAY, JUNE 14, 1954 Last day before leaving. All packing done and ready to go. Very hot! Dorothy and Dick called to say goodbye. TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 1954 Up at a quarter 'till four. Ate toast and instant coffee. Left at 4:30. [Route] 33 to Ft. Wayne. Breakfast at Decatur, Indiana. City limits Ft. Wayne at 8:30. Clean Standard [Oil] station at Fort Wayne. Chicago Heights, 12:20. Nice station beyond Russo's where we ate lunch. Good place. Wisconsin border, 3:15. Standard Station 10 miles before Portage. Reached Atkinson's Cabins 6:30 (our time). 506 miles. Walked up town to Kerrs for dinner. Saw Russian alive tree. [?] To bed nine (our time). Very, very hot!! WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 1954 Left a quarter 'till five. Breakfast at Gene's cafe at Mauston. (Coffee shop open at six.) Stopped for berries, a brick of cheese, and at Rice Lake at Sears. Reached Spooner 11:30. Ate lunch at Topper [Cafe]. Reached cottage at two o'clock. All fine, except a horde of flies and army worms. Unpacked some. Lake higher than we ever saw it. To Webb Lake, saw first deer.

THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1954 Nice warm day. More unpacking. Charles put dock in, and we had a swim. Soutters stopped in afternoon. FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1954 Hard rain during night. Much cooler, fire in fire-place. Charles built steps to dock. We had two walks up road, went to get fishing licenses ($5.00) and to see Retzlaffs. Tried out OUR NEW MOTOR. It is a pleasure. Charles showed me how to run it. 1954 7

SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 1954 Charles put light in shower. We went up to little lake in P.M., and had a swim. Flies drove us in. Fishing in evening, and Charles got two [northern] pike. 18, 23 inches. SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 1954 Nice day. We went to church and to Soutters for dinner. Got on wrong road going from Spooner to Soutters. Had a nice dinner. Mrs. Atherton, Mrs. Ballinger, Miss Ferrall stopped in P.M. at Soutters. Car stuck on way home. Saw the EAGLE'S NEST. Up to Johnsons in evening. MONDAY, JUNE 21, 1954 Hard rain in morning. Charles worked on shower. We fished in evening. No luck. TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 1954 Nice day, but a little cool. Discovered our shower curtain too short, sending back. Charles planted lettuce and started to put hot plate in Victrola. [The Victrola, a gift from Prof. Owen Williams, was a beautiful oak cabinet. Charles installed gas burners on top as a back-up when electricity failed. Today [2001] the burners have been removed, but the old Victrola is still used as a storage cabinet in workshop.] He marked out my [hooked] rug for me. I made cookies. Card from Bill. He is working at B.I.S. [Boys' Industrial School, a facility for troubled, delinquent boys]. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1954 We went to Webster to see about lumber. Couldn't get it. Had a futile trip and hot. Charles started to hang the BATHROOM DOOR. Leonard decided to sell Charles lumber. I love to run the motor. Flies still terrible! THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1954 Still hot! We went to Spooner. Charles got a ground wire and material to finish hot plate. New lamp shade and baby yarn. CHARLES HUNG THE DOOR TO BATH. We rowed around our area. Charles caught a 16 inch pike. Put it back. FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 1954 Stormed most all night. Never saw it rain much harder than in morning. Some hail. Planted radishes. Charles put on trim around bathroom door.

SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 1954 Charles put on quarter round and trim around shower door. I washed and ironed kitchen curtains. Soutters stopped with Carolyn [their daughter] and children. Zahns came. He was over in evening. SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 1954 Lovely day. We went to church, ate dinner at Topper. Over to Zahns in P.M. Fished in evening. No luck. I had a swim. 1954 8

MONDAY, JUNE 28, 1954 Charles working on gas hot plate [in old Victrola]. O'Hearns brought me eight quarts strawberries. Went to Meronks to order chickens. Mrs. Zahn and mother here in P.M. TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 1954 Made 14 jars strawberry jam. (7 for Dorothy). Started baby jacket [for Dorothy's baby, expected in September]. Fished in evening. Only one small one. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1954 Cleaned cottage, baked cookies. Soutters here for dinner. Fire in evening. Went to Meronks and Steele's [store]. Stopped at dump. THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1954 Did the ironing. CHARLES PUT VICTROLA WITH HOT PLATE BACK IN KITCHEN. Took a drive in P.M. Saw a porcupine. Fished two hours in evening. Two undersize pike. FRIDAY, JULY 2, 1954 Cool, rainy day. Charles worked on woodbox door. [The woodbox opens to the outside from a door inside living room.] Made a raisin pie. Fished in P.M. I got a 20 inch pike. Lost "pluckie" [fishing lure]. SATURDAY, JULY 3, 1954 Cleaned cottage. I went for a row in morning. Charles went along and cast. He put up the woodbox door. WE MADE ROUNDS OF NEIGHBORS IN EVENING. STOPPED AT JOHNSONS, O'HEARNS, RETZLAFF'S AND ZAHNS. SUNDAY, JULY 4, 1954 Lovely day but cool. We went to church, ate dinner at Spooner cafe, Looked around Smiths's and Ten Cent Store. Almost finished baby's jacket. Hard rain in evening. MONDAY, JULY 5, 1954 A perfect day. Charles and I took a drive out Shoemaker road. [Today Kesler]. I took a row, we had a swim and fished in evening. I caught one pike. Mrs. Lochell was here for two hours in P.M. TUESDAY, JULY 6, 1954 Such a rain and storm! I worked all morning making bathroom curtain. Fire in fireplace. Charles working on LADDER TO LOFT. O'Hearns were down in evening. We fished awhile. No keepers. WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 1954 Beautiful day. Charles worked on ceiling in hall. I started baby bonnet. We went to see Kaddatz in evening. Swimming. Went to Soutters with O'Hearns. They weren't home. [The Coopers never had a telephone at cottage]. 1954 9

THURSDAY, JULY 8, 1954 We went berry picking. Could not find our way out of woods for awhile. In P.M. went to Johnson's dump, and to other dump and got boards off refrigerator. [At that time the dump has a number of old wooden refrigerators, or "ice boxes," that were thrown out with the availability of electricity.] Up to say goodbye to O'Hearns. Fished awhile but no keepers. Went swimming.

FRIDAY, JULY 9, 1954 Charles worked on hall ceiling. We went to town in morning. SATURDAY, JULY 10, 1954 Rain, very gloomy morning. I made a blueberry pie and cookies. Mrs. Ferber brought us four nice crappies. Very good! SUNDAY, JULY 11, 1954 Nice day. We decided not to go to church. Took a long walk in afternoon, got a can of blueberries. [Their berry cans held 1 1/2 quarts. The very same berry cans are still used today.] Very hot! Went swimming.

MONDAY, JULY 12, 1954 Another hot day. We went up our road, got 6 quarts berries. Took a swim after we came back. Canned 6 pints berries. Sink stopped up. Charles dug up drain. I walked up to Johnsons. Boat ride in evening.

TUESDAY, JULY 13, 1954 Still hot. We left at 7:30 for berry picking. Got almost 9 quarts [blueberries]. Stopped at Soutters. They weren't home. I canned 6 pints. Made jam. Kaddatz were here in evening.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 1954 Nice day. I did a two week washing. Cleaned cottage. Made a blueberry cake.

THURSDAY, JULY 15, 1954 Finished and hung bathroom curtain. Very pretty. Did some mending and the ironing. Finished book, "The Emperor's Lady." FRIDAY, JULY 16, 1954 Went beyond Nutts to pick berries. Got two quarts and some nice trees. Charles is putting trap on sink. I rowed and he cast in evening. Only one undersize one. Sat on porch all evening. SATURDAY, JULY 17, 1954 Cleaned cottage. Washed my hair and baked a blueberry pie. Soutters stopped after lunch. We fished in evening. Charles got a bass and I got a pike. He put trap on sink. It had a crack. Has to get another. SUNDAY, JULY 18, 1954 Beautiful day. We went to church, ate dinner at Topper [Cafe in Spooner]. Mrs. Beavin [Minister's wife] gave us red raspberries. Took a swim and fished awhile, no luck. 1954 10

MONDAY, JULY 19, 1954 DAY STARTED AS USUAL BUT ENDED IN TRAGEDY. WE PICKED 7 QUARTS BLUEBERRIES. AT 2:45 A TELEGRAM CAME - DOROTHY'S BABY HAD COME. WE WENT TO TOWN TO 'PHONE. BABY HAD DIED. HE WAS BORN SATURDAY EVENING, LIVED TWO DAYS. HOW OUR HEARTS ACHE! We stopped at Beavins [their minister] a few minutes, and at Johnsons. TUESDAY, JULY 20, 1954 After a sleepless night, I decided to go to Canton. We picked 2 quarts berries for Mrs. Beavin. Mrs. Zahn was over. I left at 7:30. WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 1954 Reached Chicago at 7:05. Had no trouble at all. Got to Canton at six their time. Baby was buried today. Dorothy is very brave. How my heart aches. THURSDAY, JULY 22, 1954 Went to hospital in morning. Wouldn't let me in in P.M. Dick and I went in evening. Dorothy has become more reconciled to the baby's death. I made cherry jam for her and baked a pie. FRIDAY, JULY 23, 1954 To hospital three times. Dorothy had stitches taken out. Home tomorrow. SATURDAY, JULY 24, 1954 Dorothy home at ten o'clock. One of her friends stopped at noon. Flowers from Paffenbargers. SUNDAY, JULY 25, 1954 I left at two o'clock. In Chicago at 8:10. Got supper, on train at 10:10, although it didn't leave 'till eleven. A good train and slept well. MONDAY, JULY 26, 1954 Home at 9:20. So glad to see Charles. Got some groceries. He has doors on the dish cupboards and new sink board made. Had a long sleep in P.M. TUESDAY, JULY 27, 1954 Swept and dusted cottage. Went to Zahns awhile and to Retzlaff's in P.M. To Kaddatz in evening. WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 1954 Made a lemon cake pie, then decided to wash. Soutters stopped and Mrs. Zahn here. Charles hung doors below sink. Fished awhile in evening. No luck. I swam to Zahn's dock. THURSDAY, JULY 29, 1954 I did the ironing. Mrs. Zahn was over in morning. Turned colder in afternoon. Mr. Zahn and Charles worked on motor. We walked to cross roads. First evening we have been shut in. 1954 11

FRIDAY, JULY 30, 1954 Rained almost all day, and had fireplace burning. Zahns came over in afternoon. Came back in evening and we played "scrabble."

SATURDAY, JULY 31, 1954 We went up above Nutts and got a tamarack and three spruces. Found four quarts berries. Made a batch of jam, canned two pints. Zahns left, brought us some groceries. We went to Meronks [where they bought eggs] and Steeles [small grocery]. SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 1954 Went to church, ate lunch at Topper. Left for Hayward to see Mr. Shumaker. Had a nice afternoon, went to see a friend of his. Up to lodge and had a wonderful meal - smorgasbord. Left at twenty 'till eight and had a really terrible trip home. Steam, fog, pouring rain and lightning. Glad to get home. Almost two hours on way. MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 1954 Charles put on cupboard doors on cupboard behind [back] door. Went out on lake in evening. O'Hearns had come and went home in an hour. Son very ill. Fire in evening. TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1954 We went down to Steeles and up to see Mrs. O'Hearn's sister and husband. To lumber company. Fire again.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1954 We went over on Soutter road and got a load of wood. Then went to Soutters in P.M. Fished in evening. No luck. Charles put some insulation on the kitchen wall.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1954 Went for another load of wood. Met Mr. Zeem. I made a pie and bran muffins. Up to Johnsons in P.M. Charles finished insulation on south side of kitchen. A 22 inch pike in evening.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 1954 Gave the cottage a good cleaning, baked a cake. Charles started knotty pine on south side of kitchen.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 1954 Got a quart of blackberries. More knotty pine. I am sawing away on woodpile. Retzlaff's were here with son and family, also Soutters stopped. Fished awhile in evening. No luck. SUNDAY, AUGUST 8, 1954 Rainy, gloomy morning. We went to church, ate dinner at "Topper."

MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 1954 Did the washing. Charles is starting north wall of kitchen. Putting in celotex. Up to O'Hearns in evening. 1954 12

TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1954 Up early and went berry picking. Then went to town. Had motor adjusted. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1954 Made two batches of blackberry jam. I am sawing some each day on woodpile. Fished in afternoon. No luck. THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1954 Baked cookies and cleaned cottage. Soutters here for dinner and bridge. Brought us a carton of vegetables. Charles has all insulation in and nailing strips on north wall. 46 degrees this morning. FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 1954 BILL'S 30th BIRTHDAY. I sent him three cartons cigarettes. Charles will get him some tools when we get home. Charles put knotty pine on shelf and started wall. A pike in evening. Berry picking. Batch of jam and a pie. SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 1954 Charles didn't sleep much with tooth. He put on more [knotty] pine. We walked up to Johnsons in the evening. SUNDAY, AUGUST 15, 1954 Better sleep [than] last night, although Charles' jaw still swollen. We didn't go to church since Rev. Beavin was gone. Went for berries. Got six quarts. Rain all evening. I made a loaf of cinnamon-raisin bread that was good. MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 1954 Went in to Dr. Rector. He lanced the abscess, lots of pus. Told Charles to come back on Wednesday for X-Ray. Up to O'Hearns and Retzlaff's in evening. Fire in evening. TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1954 Charles' jaw better. Finished north side of wall except trim around door. Mrs. Retzlaff here in P.M. No fishing luck. Fire in evening. Soutters stopped. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1954 Went to town by way of Soutters and left sander. Dr. Rector found a piece of metal in Charles' jaw. Think we have found trouble. Trim around door. I rowed in evening. Charles caught a pike and crappie. Warmer!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1954 Charles put stain on kitchen part that is done. In the afternoon we went up to the Namekagon River and got some trees beyond Nutts. Gave Mrs. O'Hearn two. 1954 13

FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 1954 DON'S 23rd BIRTHDAY. We sent him $15.00. Charles and I picked four quarts blackberries. I did the ironing. He sanded remainder of boards for the kitchen. Had a nice swim in afternoon. Fished after supper. No luck. SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 1954 Charles started wall next to living room. Fished in evening. Only one small one. SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 1954 Went to church, ate dinner at the "Topper." Hard rain. Came home and went to Soutters. Rained hard in evening. MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 1954 Looked rainy, but cleared off to be a nice day. Charles finished knotty pine on west wall. Invited Johnsons to dinner on Thursday. No fishing luck in evening. TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1954 Beautiful day and much warmer. Charles put knotty pine under sink. FINISHED THE KITCHEN. We went to Soutters and got a trailer load of rough lumber. On way home picked four quarts [black]berries. Sat on porch all evening after we came in from fishing. Charles got a northern [pike]. Did the washing after we came home in A.M.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1954 Made another batch of blackberry jam. We went to Mrs. Squires for lunch. Had a very good lunch and nice time. Got eggs on way home.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1954 Cleaned cottage and baked cookies. Johnsons were here for dinner. Had roast pork. Charles did a lot of clearing in grove [family word for the unbuilt on lot next to Johnson's resort].

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 1954 Went up beyond Twin Pines and got WILD GRAPES. Made seven glasses jelly. We went to dump for jars. Fished a little in P.M. A small one. We went to Soutters for dinner. Picked a quart of berries on way. Mr. and Mrs. Haas and son were there. Had a turkey dinner.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 1954 I did ironing and made new cover for porch chair. DOROTHY AND DICK CAME AT 8:30. We were at Retzlaff's. SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 1954 We didn't go to church. Dorothy caught two pike. We went over to speak to people in Johnson's cottage. They came over to see ours. Mr. and Mrs. Meronk came in evening. 1954 14

MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 1954 Cool in morning and evening. Charles put floor and a shelf in the loft. Dorothy and Dick fished. She caught two. Mrs. Tokash and Mary Ann Meronk stopped in evening. Mrs. Tokash invited Dorothy and me to a bridge luncheon. Bridge and toasted marshmallows.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1954 Warmed up some. Dad and Dick cut down a big pine that was dead. I made a blackberry pie. Dad and I went to see Mr. and Mrs. Haas on North Sand Lake. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1954 Lovely day. Dorothy and I had a run around the lake. First time I had taken motor without Charles. Bridge and scrabble in evenings.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1954 Baked cookies. Dorothy and I went to bridge luncheon at Tokashs. Had a lovely time. Dick took us and came for us. Not much fishing luck. Too many small ones.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1954 MY 55th BIRTHDAY. Charles had Don get me two ivory carvings. Beautiful! Don sent me a brass bowl made in India. Dorothy and Dick gave me a lovely slip, hose and Betty Furness cookbook. She made me a birthday cake. We went to town. Mother and Jennie sent pillow cases and hose.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1954 Charles and I got another peck of grapes. Found such nice ones beyond Twin Pines [Resort]. [Twin Pines was a resort north of Coopers cottage, but still on the east side of Fish Lake, i.e. the same side of the lake as the Coopers. Originally it had seven cabins to rent, plus a lodge where meals were once served. Today (2001) the resort is long gone, and all of the former rental cottages, crowded on 50 foot lots, have been replaced with much larger, year-around homes. The lodge currently belongs to Bob and Cindy Kranz.] SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1954 All went to church. Mrs. Beavin gave us some "glads." [gladiolus flowers].

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1954 Made grape jelly for Dorothy. Charles and I fished awhile in P.M. While we were gone Soutters stopped with vegetables. Dorothy and I walked up to Johnsons. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1954 Charles moved in some trees. More grapes. [Today, for whatever reason, the wild grapes have virtually disappeared. In 30 years of picking wild fruit for homemade wine, only once have I found any wild grapes.] 1954 15

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1954 More grape juice for jelly. Dorothy and I did a big washing. We had a ride around lake. Brought home tree. Mr. and Mrs. Beeloh came to look at cottage for insurance. Bridge and scrabble every evening. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1954 Rained all day. We went to Meronks for eggs. Not home. Baked cookies. Dick fished all afternoon. Dorothy and I played scrabble.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1954 Nice day. Made a chocolate pie. Men fished. Dorothy and I went to dump. She fished all afternoon, and a little while after supper. He [Dick] got a 14 inch bass. Bridge in evening. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1954 They left at six o'clock. We got up to get their breakfast, then went back to bed. We went up beyond Nutts, got some spruce, and I found a little balsam. [Balsam trees are scarce around the cottage. Several years ago someone dug up several small ones I had planted. One of my neighbors planted a row of small ones about the same time.] Got some wild flowers. Walked up to Johnsons in evening.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1954 Gloomy day. We went to church and to Soutters for dinner. Played bridge, stayed for supper. Home 10:15. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1954 Cold, gloomy day and drizzle. Did some packing, and washed in P.M. Finally had to dry all clothes over register and in front of fire. Soutters stopped to say goodbye. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1954 Cold rain all day. At last, got clothes dry enough to iron. Johnsons came down and helped Dad take in boat. "Scrabble" in evenings.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1954 Cool gloomy day. Last day and final packing. I went around with Charles to see how to shut off water, etc. We went to Johnsons for dinner. Outside of Dorothy's trouble [death of newborn boby] a wonderful summer ended.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1954 Up at a quarter 'till five. Left at seven after five. Ate breakfast at "Topper." Black River Falls, ten o'clock. Ate lunch in car. New lunch place byond Mauston left side. Madison, 1:30. Kents for root beer at Ft. Atkinson. Illinois line, 3:30. Stayed at Don's Court. 457 miles. $6.00. Good dinner at Brennens. To bed at 8 o'clock for me. 1954 16

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1954 Left motel at six o'clock. Ate breakfast at Sullivans along four lane highway. Very hard rain. Stopped awhile in Warsaw. Lunch at Dairy Bar in Decatur. Try the restaurant, Fairway, next year. Home three-thirty. Rain made us later. All fine at home. Did some unpacking.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1954 More unpacking. Canned two quarts tomatoes, three quarts grape juice. SO MANY GRAPES AND APPLES. Went to Walters for bridge. Men won. Warm. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1954 Home all day. Cleaned the front room and made some more grape juice. More unpacking. Weather warm. Sun dresses and using porch.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1954 CHARLES PICKED CRAB APPLES AND OVER A BUSHEL GRAPES. I made more juice and spiced crab apples. Florence here for dinner. Still warm. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1954 Mailed box of navy clothes to Don. Made more juice and spiced crab apples. Finished with them. Went downtown to get driver's license. Reported for school. Got a half day for tomorrow. Cooler. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1954 Charles took me to school. A very mean bunch, part of them. Went down to Lazarus for lunch. Got Gary's [grandson] birthday gift. CHARLES PICKED MORE APPLES. HAD PICKED 3 BUSHELS.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1954 Called to Highland [School]. 4th. Charles took me. Home on bus. Charles home today. Tried to get sink fixed. Lovely day. Put in new faucets on Friday.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1954 Back to Highland. Charles took me. A very wiggly fourth grade. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1954 A lovely warm day. Charles cleaned garage. I washed two washers. Cleaned up house, made apple pie. Edith and Bill were up. Men won by 400 points. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1954 Another very warm day. We went to church. Went to Bills and took davenport Mrs. Gillespie [next-door neighbor] had given them. Took Gary's birthday gifts and had supper with them. Home after dark.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1954 Canned more tomatoes, did some ironing and washed a washer.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1954 Had a call for Fulton [School]. 6A. Jewish holiday. Had two 1954 17 fire drills. Very hot! We went to Shupes in evening. Some of Department invited us in to see Catherine Brittingham [whose late husband, "Red," had died. Former member of Department of Engineering Drawing.] Charles started classes. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1954 Baked a cake. Esther and Balf [Bond; Gladys' cousin from Oregon] surprised us about noon. I got some lunch for them. They left for Cambridge soon after three. Still very warm. Charles fell from tree. Ladder broke. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1954 Canned one quart tomatoes. PICKED UP FALLEN APPLES. Froze a quart apple sauce. Washed bric-a-brac. Getting ready for club on Saturday. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1954 Told Mrs. Rein not to call me today [to substitute]. Did ironing and washed a washer. Cleaned upstairs. Went downtown. Got a new dress ($11.32), material to cover chair in Don's room. Locked out. Went into Mrs. Gillespie [next-door]. Dorothy and Dick came about nine o'clock. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1954 Nice day. Dick took his car to have some work done on it. Baked a ham and made apple pie. We all left for Bills at two o'clock. Took pie and half the ham. Had dinner with them and a nice evening. Looked at our slides. Rain coming home. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1954 Lovely day. Warm. Sat on porch. Enjoyed having Dorothy and Dick. Bridge in evening. Call to Open Air [School for handicapped children]. MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1954 85 degrees today. MY 56th SCHOOL AND QUITE AN EXPERIENCE WITH CRIPPLED CHILDREN. Eat lunch with them. Charles brought me home. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1954 82 degrees. Expect to be at Open Air all week. Not quite so hard today, as I understand the routine better. WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13-14, 1954 Nothing new at school both days. Still very warm.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1954 Rain today and cooler. Last day at Open Air. Charles came for me, then he and [Paul] Macovina [colleague from the Department of Engineering Drawing] went to his place down by Athens. I washed a washer, made bed up for M[other] and J[ennie]. Watched T.V., strung beads, and to bed early. 1954 18 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1954 Washed another washer, did some ironing, put three apple pies in freezer, cleaned upstairs. Went downtown in P.M. Got a dark print dress, brown shoes, coat from storage. Miss Charles! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1954 Up early, made two cushions for DON'S MAPLE CHAIR. [Don's maple bedroom suite, consisting of a bed, desk, chair, and small utility table were given several years ago to his son, John. The furniture was used for a time by Don's granddaughter, Rachel.] Went to church and to show [movie] in P.M. Charles got home about 8:15. Glad to see him! MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1954 Nice day. Did all ironing, mangle too. Cleaned my nylon dress in Renuzit. Got remainder of flowers in. [Gladys always kept cuttings for house plants over the winter.] Cleaned downstairs. Supposed to frost tonight! TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1954 At 7:25 call for Mohawk. MY 57th SCHOOL. I don't like this class. Charles went to C[umberland, Ohio] for Mother and Jennie. WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20-21, 1954 Back to Mohawk. Weather ideal. Very tired in evenings. Bill here for supper on Thursday, had to stay for P.T.A. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1954 Last day at Mohawk. Don't know if teacher is coming back on Monday. But, I don't want a long assignment, don't like the school and am not coming back. Lucille [Reeder] called for bridge, but too tired. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1954 A perfect day. Charles cleaned up apple tree and yard, took off screens. I washed one washer, and cleaned up house. We went to Hardy's [Lon and Laura] for dinner. We drove [to Chillicothe, Ohio]. Had a nice evening. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1954 Mother and Jennie went to Gails for dinner. We went for them in afternoon. Didn't go to church. A lovely day. MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1954 On Friday, I asked Mrs. Rein not to call me before Wednesday. Baked a cake. Charles burned the brush in back yard. 72 degrees today. Rain in evening. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1954 Gloria came in with Bill. She and I went downtown for the day and took Gary. Had lunch at Lazarus. She bought a starter set of dishes for her birthday. Gary was so good. Bill came up for dinner. They left a little after eight o'clock. Had some showers. 1954 19

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1954 Another nice day. Mother and Jennie went to Anna Ross' to a luncheon. Cumberland people. I went over on bus in P.M. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1954 Had a call for Douglas. A nice 4th grade. Getting colder. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1954 Back to Douglas. Mother and Jennie went downtown. She put in her train reservation. Not many beggars [for Halloween]. Only seven. Charles got our new screen and projector. Had a show in evening. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1954 Much colder. I washed two washers, cleaned up house and put two pies in freezer. Charles went down to look at sinks for Bill and Gloria. Got his new suit. Home all evening. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1954 Baked a blueberry pie. Left at 9:30 for Bills. Mother and Jennie are going to stay until Thursday. Had dinner with them and a nice day. Charles and I were home by five. Went to Reeders to club. Bill, $1.00, Edith, $.75, Gladys, pennies, $.52, and Lucille, $.25. Charles wore his new suit. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1954 I asked to be off today. Washed one washer, did the ironing. In the afternoon went to Women's Club at University. Met Juanita [Shupe] there, came home with Charles. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1954 Had a call for Linden, 6th. Went on crosstown [bus] and Charles came for me. Voted before school. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1954 Had planned a day downtown and a show, but 'phone rang. Half day at Kingswood. Went downtown to bank, did some shopping, ate lunch at Lazarus, then to Kingswood. Charles came for me. Cold! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1954 Bill had Mother and Jennie here at 7:15. Left his car at garage for work, then on bus to Beck [School, where Bill taught]. Snowing very hard! Mother and I went downtown. Lunch at Lazarus. Got curtains for Don's room and two dresses. A blue one ($8.99) and purple ($5.99). Snow turned to rain. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1954 No school. Teacher's meeting. Jennie went home [to Cumberland] on bus. Bill stopped for lunch. One of rare days I have been home all day. Dorothy and Dick came about nine o'clock. Showed our slides. 1954 20

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1954 Lovely day. Dorothy made a hickory nut cake. Had scrabble in P.M. Bridge in evening. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1954 Home all day. Nothing new. Bridge and scrabble. Ralph [Charles' twin brother] called from Washington, D.C. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1954 Dorothy and Dick left at 5:15. Went back to bed but didn't sleep. Had a call for Fulton, 6A. Same class I had before this fall. Washed door curtains before call came. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1954 Getting ready for Ralph and Frieda on Sunday. Washed and stretched curtains. Went downtown, got drapes for hall. A hat for school ($2.00). Lovely warm day. Wore suit. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1954 Another beautiful day. Washed windows and hung clean curtains. More washing. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1954 We left at 7:20 for Bills. Home 6:15. Charles and Bill got a good start on putting in new sink we got them. 58 degrees. I did Gloria's ironing and we braided rug in P.M. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1954 Went to Stewart. Had a nice third grade. Bill, Gloria and Gary here for dinner. Made Chili. They left about 9:30. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1954 Charles went back to Bills, finished putting in sink. I worked hard getting ready for Ralph and Frieda. We went to [Faculty] Club as Paffenbargers guest for dinner, also Fields [Wooster and Margie], Shupes [Hollie and Juanita], and Davis. Went to house for bridge. I won first prise. Nice basket of fruit. Got a permanent ($12.50). SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1954 Ralph and Frieda came at ten o'clock. Went to Faculty Club for dinner, and to Bills in afternoon. Very warm! Jennie came about seven. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1954 Didn't do much in morning but visit and play "scrabble." Frieda, Jennie, and I went downtown in P.M. Ralph and Charles went too.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1954 Still lovely weather. We took Ralph and Frieda to ten o'clock plane. After we came home, I washed one washer, did four strips of curtains for third floor, with Jennie paring apples put four pies in freezer. Call for Second [Avenue School]. Half day. 1954 21

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1954 Went to Second Avenue for a half day. Did ironing in afternoon. 72 degrees today. Dorothy called. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1954 Went to Ohio Avenue [School]. 5th grade. Didn't care for this school. Tired in evening. So warm, took coat off on bus. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1954 Back to Ohio Avenue. Charles got supper, since I was tired. Dorothy called again. Jennie went home today. A little cooler. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1954 Washed two washers, did mangle work, baked cookies. STATE BEAT MICHIGAN, GOING TO ROSE BOWL. Home alone all evening. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1954 We went to church. In P.M. went to see Lois and Davis in Department. I went in to Westermans. LOOKED AT SOME NEW HOUSES IN AFTERNOON. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1954 Had a call for Milo. 5th. Charles came for me. Dorothy and Dick came at nine o'clock. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1954 I asked to be off school today and Wednesday. Dick left for Cincinnati about five o'clock. Dorothy and I went downtown. I finished [Christmas] shopping for Ralphs, got wedding presents for Mrs. Russell [Departmental Secretary]. So nice to have Dorothy home! WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1954 A day of baking. Dorothy cut the fruit for me. MADE TWO BIG FRUIT CAKES, A DARK AND A LIGHT. 10 OR 11 POUNDS. BAKED APPLE PIE FOR SUPPER, AND PUMPKIN PIES FOR TOMORROW. Dick got back about 5:30. Brought snap-dragons for Dorothy and me. Bridge in evening. Made dressing for turkey.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1954 Much to be thankful for. An 19 pound turkey. Dorothy, Dick, Bill, Gloria, and Gary. Bills stayed for supper and for T.V. until 9:30. Esther Soutter called from Washington, D.C.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1954 Charles worked all day kem-toning east side of third floor. I worked in Don's room. HE IS AT RALPHS. HOME NEXT WEEK!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1954 Snowed hard most of day. Charles finished kem-toning the walls. Third floor all done. Did some washing. Edith and Bill [Walter] were here for bridge. She and I won by a good margin.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1954 We went to church. Home rest of day except for a drive to find out how to get to Como and Hamilton schools. Rain in afternoon. Called to John Burroughs. 1964 22

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1954 Rode downtown with Westermans. Nice third grade. Gloria and Gary came up with Bill. She went to see Mrs. Wolfe in afternoon. Gary went to bed early, had a nice evening watching T.V. Very cold day and windy. Don will be home Wednesday.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1954 Lovely day! I kept Gary while Gloria went to Doctor. Washed one washer, ironed, put two pies in freezer, made cookies. She and I worked on wool rug. They left at nine o'clock. Call for Second Avenue [School]. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1954 Went to Second [Avenue School] for a half day. Had a good sleep in P.M. THE DAY WE HAVE LOOKED FORWARD TO HAS COME! DON'S HOMECOMING, JUST TWENTY-THREE MONTHS TO THE DAY SINCE WE SAW HIM. HE ARRIVED AT 9:45 P.M. LOOKS WONDERFUL! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1954 Had a call for Indian Springs [School]. Walked to High and got bus. Tired in evening. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1954 A rare day at home. Some cleaning and washing. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1954 Cleaned house. Had my hair set in P.M. Went to Walters to [bridge] club. Reeders drove. Lucille, $1.00, Merle, $.75. I won pennies, $.68, Edith $.25. Charles and Don spent day looking at cars. Cold! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1954 Nice day, but cold! We went to Bills for dinner. Had a nice day, home about six. MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1954 Asked to be off today to go to Womens Club at University. In morning finished the ironing and sorted apples. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1954 Called to Indian Springs. Rode to High Street with Griffiths [neighbors]. Charles came for me. DON BOUGHT HIS CAR, A '52 PLYMOUTH. From Dewey at Beasley-Grove. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1954 Had hoped for a day to shop. Call for 5th at Olentangy. Wrong bus walked back four blocks. Cold!! 12 degrees. School out early because of re-modeling. Went to Lazarus. Finished Arizona shopping [for Ralph's family]. Sleet in evening. 1954 23 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1954 Really thought I would be home. Had washer started. At 10:10 called to Dana [School]. Got there at 11:20. Went with Merle [Axline] to Stanton's fraternity. [Stanton was a son of Merle's; one of three.] Very bad night. Snow and snow. Don's car delivered. A very nice looking car. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1954 A RECORD FOR SCHOOL! FOUR SCHOOLS IN FOUR DAYS! Called to First [Avenue] today. Slippery. Charles took me and came for me. Tube put in television. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1954 Nice day. Don decided to go to Dorothys. Charles and I went to Northern Lights Shopping Center for groceries and Christmas for Dorothy and Dick. To Shupes [Hollie and Juanita] in evening. Home at 1:30. Had Bendix checked. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1954 Stayed home from church. I slept late. Addressed cards and tied up packages. Had some snow. MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1954 Called back to First Avenue. Had bus trouble and had to get a TAXI from Goodale and High. Asked not to be called Friday. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1954 Thought I was going back to First [Avenue], but Mrs. Rein called to tell me Miss Skimming was going back. A rare day off. Went downtown to bank and to shop. Don came back about one o'clock. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1954 Called to Heyl [School]. 6th grade. Charles finished at university today. Washed a washer after school. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1954 Back to Heyl. Charles took me over. Don't care for this school. Stopped downtown. Charles got supper, steak, baked a pie. He and Don washed dishes. Asked not to be called Friday. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1954 Nice to be home. Got some extra cleaning done, some ironing. We put up and trimmed our tree, fixed mantle, etc. Charles put up outside decorations. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1954 Getting ready for dinner club. Shupes as guests. Had roast pork. A good dinner. Hollie and Laura [Hardy] were high, Bernard [Hatch] low. We went to Clintonville Electric. Bought a dryer. ($191.00). Bendix. Snow and icy in evening. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1954 Snowed hard most all day. Don went to church with us. Home rest of day. Called to Second Avenue [School]. 1954 24

MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1954 7 degrees above this morning. Mr. Hansel [neighbor] took me to school. Charles went to meet Jennie twice. She missed first bus. I don't like this school. Charles came for me. Don went to Cambridge [Ohio] to see Jim McBride [one of his best navy pals. Still in touch today, nearly 50 years later]. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1954 Not quite so cold, bright and sunny. Back to Second [Avenue School]. Charles came for me. Don came home about five. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1954 Still nice weather. Don came for me today. My last day at Second [Avenue]. Charles got dryer connected. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1954 Nice to be home. Charles has worked on basement, took out a hot plate and some cupboards. Now looks nice with the new dryer. Baked some cookies. Gail and Imogene here in evening. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1954 Washed and used dryer for first time. Made and decorated orange cookies. Went to Graceland Shopping Center in afternoon. Drove around and looked at lights in evening. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1954 A LOVELY CHRISTMAS DAY, bright and sunny, almost spring-like. Just Jennie, Don, Charles, and I, but so nice to have Don home. We opened our packages about ten o'clock, had chicken for dinner. Edith, Bill [Walter] and Florence [Mick] stopped in afternoon. Charles gave me a Hummel figurine. Our screen and projector was part of our Christmas. Also new dryer. I gave him $20.00. Bills gave us a bedroom clock, pin for me and level for Charles, from Gary. Dorothy and Dick gave us kitchen clock for cottage, a Liberace record for me and cigars for Charles. Belt. Don gave me a lovely necklace and bracelet from Hong Kong, hand carved ivory, socks, cigars, tobacco for Dad. We called Bills and talked to them for awhile. A nice Christmas and much to be thankful for. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1954 Another nice day. We didn't go to church. Went to Bills in afternoon. Came home Broad Street to see lights. Insurance building on Broad Street very lovely. Don went to a tea at minister's home for college students.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1954 Washed and ironed. New dryer is really nice.. Charles is working in basement painting and cleaning up.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1954 Some rain today. Getting ready for dinner. Reeders [Herman and Lucille] and Naomi [their daughter], Axlines [Merle and Raymond] and Allen [son], Walters [Edith and Bill], Twelve in all. They did most of cooking. Had a nice time and looked at Don's slides. 1954 25

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1954 Poured rain most of day. Got things put away from party. Don took his car to Beasley-Grove for check. Washed and ironed included my big linen table cloth and twelve napkins. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1954 Charles and Don still working in basement. We went to Northern Lights [Shopping Center] to grocery in afternoon, Charles, Jennie, and I. Dorothy and Dick came at twenty 'till nine. THEY ARE MOVING TO DETROIT IN A FEW DAYS. DICK IS GOING TO WORK FOR CHRYSLER. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1954 Dorothy and Dick went downtown to get her a new watch. I took Jennie downtown for a little while. Got new lunch cloth. Turned out to be a lovely day. Looked at Don's slides in evening.

END OF BOOK XXIV (MAY 10, 1954 — DECEMBER 31. 1954)

Word processing program: MULTIMATE [Yes, I know, you've never heard of it] Directory: MOTDIAR2 File: "1954" Transcribed by Donald B. Cooper, December 8, 2001 Transcription COPYRIGHT 2001 by Donald B. Cooper 1955 Page 1 THE DIARY OF GLADYS BOLON COOPER BOOK XXV (JANUARY 1, 1955 - DECEMBER 31, 1955)

SYNOPSIS OF VOL. XXV (1955) The year 1955 was in most respects a good year for Charles and Gladys. As she wrote on December 31, "We are thankful for many things. We have each other and our health." They celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary on June 9. Gladys continued her usual routine at home, and as a substitute teacher in the Columbus Public Schools. They started looking at houses, looking forward to moving from 393 Mimring Road to a smaller place. Charles continued teaching Engineering Drawing at Ohio State, and his annual salary as a Full Professor had grown by 1955 to $7,128. All three children had significant changes, however, in their own lives. GLADYS, age 56, reported that her assignment to Leonard Avenue School on November 1st was to her 58th different school, and, as a comment on the de facto racial segregation of those days, she reported she "only saw four white children all day." She expresses more than occasional frustration with her teaching job. Once she reported "Never put in such a boring morning. Almost ashamed to take pay. Student teacher didn't do anything." She got a couple of assignments for second grade which never pleased her; she never would accept an assignment to a first-grade class. Another time she had to break up a fight between two boys in her classroom. Taking three different busses to reach her class, as she occasionally did, was almost too much, even though she reported on one occasion she "had a television show both ways on bus." Another time she called a taxi to get to school; it got lost and she arrived two hours late. But despite the irritations with teaching the extra income she earned was still very important to a family where every dollar counted. The frequent baking continued as before. Favorites for 1955 were cinnamon-raisin bread, lemon cake pies, and black walnut cookies, and her first-ever mention of baking a "low calorie cake." There was less mention of canning than in past years. As always, Gladys kept her home spotless. Once when a houseguest finally arrived after a week of waiting, Gladys said "Now [I] won't be under such tension keeping house in order." She was very pleased that Don had scraped off the heavy rust and repainted her mangle, a machine used for ironing sheets. [The rust was courtesy of Toby, their former dog, who had routinely used the mangle as a substitute fire post.] Gladys also enjoyed in the basement her new electric dryer. She enjoyed sewing for babies now that she had grandchildren.; perhaps her first ever pair of trifocals helped with her sewing and mending. Both Gladys and Charles continued active at their church, Crestview Presbyterian. CHARLES, age 56, followed his customary schedule as a Full Professor of Engineering Drawing at Ohio State. Gladys says very little about Charles' duties at school. She does report on one occasion "trouble" with Charles Vierck, one of Charles' colleagues, and associate on the textbook, French's Engineering Drawing. Down the line this trouble would lead to Charles being forced off the textbook with much hard feelings. At home Charles put in his usual big garden in their spacious back yard. They picked 27 quarts of strawberries from their back-yard patch, and on May 5 enjoyed in one meal "rhubarb, onions, radishes, asparagus, and lettuce" from the garden. Charles and Gladys continued to play bridge almost every weekend in their two regular bridge clubs. Once "Charles had a record score, almost 10,000. Bid and made three slams." This meant he won the top prize of the evening, $1.04. BILL and GLORIA, both 32, were now living with their son, GARY, age 4, in their nineteenth-century farm house near Sugar Grove, Ohio. It was a beautiful, scenic location in the Hocking Hills. Bill continued teaching elementary school in Columbus. There was joy in the Cooper household when Gloria reported in late April that she was expecting a baby in December. But joy turned to sudden grief when the baby, Christine, lived only a few minutes after her birth on December 13. "How our hearts ache," wrote Gladys. "Two of our little grandchildren" had 1955 Page 2 died soon after birth. The baby was buried in Union Cemetery [where Charles and Gladys are buried today, although in different sections]. DOROTHY and DICK had generally good fortune in 1955. Dick had accepted a fine new position with Chrysler in Detroit, and he and Dorothy moved there from Canton, Ohio in January. In November they bought a new home. But their greatest joy was in the birth of Barbara Jean (6 lbs., 9 oz.) on August 15. Charles and Gladys were able to be present when the baby was baptized on October 9, although Gladys reports "she cried before and during baptism." Dorothy was an expert seamstress; she made clothing for the baby, and even made her own spring coat. DON, age 24, started at Ohio State on January 5. He declared a major in history, and by fall quarter had been hired as a student grader of book reviews (not really an "Assistantship" as Gladys states) at the rate of $106.00 per quarter. [Don kept this part-time job for two years.] Don made excellent grades, three A's and one B in his first quarter back from the navy. He was very active in his fraternity, Beta Theta Pi (which he had pledged initially at Beloit College in 1950). Don's greatest moment of the year was meeting ELLEN HUTCHINS, a beautiful nursing student at Ohio State, at North Broadway Methodist Church., soon after his discharge from the service . Don and Ellen met in early January. By January 30 Ellen is mentioned in the diary, "Don met Ellen Hutchins at church, took her home" [back to her grandmother's home at 93 Montrose Way where Ellen lived her first year at the university]. The very next Sunday Don was invited to Sunday dinner with Ellen's grandmother, Alberta Gates, and her "aunt," Bertha Jacobs, both former teachers at North High School, and whom Don had known well before meeting Ellen. From the time of their first meeting Don and Ellen were together frequently, dating almost every weekend, attending social functions at the Beta House, dancing at Valley Dale, seeing films, playing cards, and one of their favorite pastimes, ping-pong, which Ellen usually won. Charles and Gladys met Ellen for the first time on March 6: "A very nice girl. We liked her a lot." [Don and Ellen celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary on September 8,2001.] SUMMER OF 1955 IN WISCONSIN: Charles continued making additions and improvements to the cottage. He painted the wooden rowboat, the entire cottage, and stained the guest house. He made tables for the kitchen and guest house, and covered them with linoleum. Also, in the kitchen he installed linoleum on the walls between the countertops and the cabinets. On the porch he cut a trap door leading down to the well. Gladys also was busy, as usual. She made new draperies, and made dish towels out of the old ones. [These may have replaced the cut down flour sacks which had been used as dish towels for years.] The Coopers had a very busy social life that summer. On August 16 Gladys wrote: "Such a day for callers." Five different persons, or couples, "dropped by," all unannounced. Still Charles found time on that same day to finish the rest of the painting and go frog hunting. Company during the summer included Joe Cooper [Charles' nephew from Arizona and his family], and Don, who came up after summer school ended at Ohio State. There was one spectacular day of fishing after Don arrived. On September 5, Charles, Don, and Mr. Lindsay, a neighbor, visited another lake. They caught 11 big bass, and one hybrid pike/muskie. All were caught on frogs. There were 11 pounds of cleaned fish to take home on ice. And of course there were the usual summer diversions: swimming, rowing, hiking, berry picking, and scrabble almost every evening with their next-door neighbors, the Zahns. Charles and Gladys left the cottage on September 17, the "end of a very pleasant summer." Apart, of course, from the loss of Bill and Gloria's baby, Christine, the year 1955 was an excellent one for Charles and Gladys.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 1955 A lovely New Year's - almost spring-like. All the family here, first time for two years. Had baked ham. Watched Rose Bowl parade and game on TV. OSU beat Michigan 20 to 7. The past year brought a joy in Don's return. A disappointment in loss of Dorothy's baby. Much to be 1955 Page 3 thankful for. Gary so good, enjoyed the tree. Gloria and I worked on her rug - they left about nine o'clock.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 2, 1955 Didn't go to church, took down tree, and put away ornaments. Dorothy and Dick went to see Pat and Dewey. Bridge and T.V. in evening. Dorothy and Don played a game of scrabble. Charles and Don worked in basement in morning.

MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1955 Another warm day. We got up at a quarter till five. Dorothy and Dick left at 5:15. I went back to bed for awhile. Washed and ironed - new dryer so nice. Jennie left at noon [for Cumberland]. Don took her down. He went to see Harvey [Mansfield, Jr.] in evening. I went to Women's meeting at University. Rain in evening.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1955 Called to Indian Springs [School]. 5th grade. Charles took me. Missed him coming home. He met me at bus. A rainy, gloomy day. Don's last day before classes.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1955 Back to Indian Springs. Charles took me and met me at bus. Helps so much not to walk up from High Street. Charles painted more of walls IN BASEMENT WHERE COAL CELLAR USED TO BE. DON'S FIRST DAY OF CLASSES [AT OHIO STATE].

THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 1955 All mixed up on days. Was at Indian Springs on Wednesday and Thursday.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 1955 Such a luxury! A day at home. I cleaned the upstairs, did some washing and ironing. Went to [Eastern Star] Chapter in evening. Don is getting started at school. Charles had to go back to University in evening. A lovely day! Washed some windows on outside.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1955 Another lovely day. I cleaned downstairs, washed another washer. Charles painted more walls in basement. All first coat on now. Don working on mangle. Went to Axlines [Raymond and Merle; members of bridge club] to club. CHARLES HAD A RECORD SCORE, ALMOST 10,000. BID AND MADE THREE SLAMS. Charles, pennies, $1.04; Bill, $1.00; Herman, $.75, Ray, $.25.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 1955 Charles and I went to church. Home rest of day. Don went to college group at North Broadway [Methodist Church].

MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1955 No call [to school] today. I didn't get much done. The ironing and some mending. So anxious to hear from Dorothy. No letter today. Don went to Beta [Theta Pi fraternity] meeting.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1955 At twenty of seven had a call for Linden. Charles took me and I came home on bus. Called Dorothy. Dick had left for Detroit. She hoped to leave Wednesday. Such a nice day, took children out for a play period. 1955 Page 4 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1955 Went back to Linden [School]. I don't care for this school. Charles came for me. He had to take night class and Don went down to Beta House. Getting colder.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1955 Snow on ground, a very bad, icy morning. So glad to have a day at home. Don went with Charles [to the university]. Put three pies in freezer, washed and ironed. Cleared up more by evening.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 1955 Called back to Linden but a different grade. Charles took me and I came home on bus. Card from Dorothy. She went to Detroit on Thursday. Charles worked in basement in evening. 18 ° this morning.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 1955 Icy morning, but sun came out and melted ice. Turned out to be a beautiful sunny day. Cleaned up house, baked cookies. Had my hair set in afternoon. We went to Shupes [Hollie and Juanita] to dinner. I won first prize at bridge. Paffy's [Ralph Paffenbarger, Sr.] drove.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 1955 Nice sunny morning. We didn't go to church. Charles and I went to Bills in afternoon. I drove most of way. Mr. [Owen] Williams was here while we were gone. Don went to church group. Took one of girls home.

MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1955 Another nice day. Called to Indianola [School]. Such a nice third grade. Thought I was going back. Washed and dried a washer after school. Charles worked in basement. Don ate dinner at Beta House and went to meeting.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1955 14 ° above. Enjoyed a day at home. Got all the house in order, did some washing and ironing. Charles is making progress in basement. Called to Second Avenue [School] for the principal's meeting.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1955 One of the worst classes I have had! Went down to Lazarus [Department Store] for lunch and to Palace [theatre] in afternoon to see "No Business Like Show Business." Cold, but nice day. Charles took car to garage for tuning and check-over.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1955 Called to McGuffey [School], third grade. Went on bus and Charles and Don came for me. Nice sunny day but cold. Went to Indianola [Theatre] to see "Desiree." Bill stopped about nine o'clock after getting Tippy [his dog].

FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1955 No call today. Went to Lazarus semi-annual clearance [sale]. Had lunch downtown. Got a hat, house dress, gown and two bracelets. Don went to a dance at Oxley Hall. Snow in afternoon. Got worse after I came home. 1955 Page 5 SATURDAY, JANUARY 22, 1955 Snow storms during day. Froze up and quite slippery. Charles went downtown to get the car ($140.00). Got waders and a new jacket. DON PAINTED THE MANGLE [the mangle, used for ironing sheets, had been badly rusted]. He went to show with three boys. Charles and I went to Walters. Edith and I won by a big score. Men had two thousand and something. We had over fifty-two hundred. I saw a robin!

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 1955 Icy cold. We didn't go to church. Bills stopped in evening and had supper. Don went to church group [at North Broadway church]. Called to Kingswood [School].

MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1955 Cold! Still icy. Charles took me to school, a nice sixth grade. He came for me. Don ate dinner at Beta House.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1955 Still cold, but most of ice is gone. Charles took me and came for me at school. Finished there today. Asked to be off Wednesday. No school Thursday and Friday between semesters. Bills were here over night. Gloria went as a guest to C.C.L. [Child Conservation League] that she had been a member of.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1955 Washed and dried Gloria's washing. She and I and Gary went downtown in P.M. Gary sat alone, said "How come this bus goes downtown with no man to drive it?" They left at 6:15. Snowing hard and terrible driving. Bill said later, not so bad out of Columbus. Had no trouble.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1955 5° above zero. About two inches of snow. So glad to be home. Washed and ironed and baked a cake. Reeders [Herman and Lucille] came in evening to get cheese and had a few hands of bridge.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1955 7 ° below zero. At o ne A.M. Snow most of day. Defrosted the freezer, did some work upstairs. Don went to dance at university.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 1955 5 ° BELOW. Don went downtown. Charles worked in basement. I washed a washer, cleaned up house. Went to Hatchs [Bernard and Princess] for dinner. I book blueberry pie and ice cream. Had my hair set in P.M.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 1955 Still very cold, lots of snow and slippery streets. We didn't go to church. We were home all day. Don went to church group [Wesley Foundation at North Broadway Methodist Church] in evening. HAD A BIG SURPRISE . DOROTHY CALLED IN AFTERNOON, TOLD US A NEW BABY IS COMING MIDDLE OF AUGUST. VERY HAPPY AND PRAY THE LORD ALL WELL BE WELL THIS TIME. DON MET ELLEN HUTCHINS AT CHURCH, TOOK HER HOME. [At time of writing, 2001, Don and Ellen have been married 44 years.] 1955 Page 6 MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 1955 Five above. Called to Livingston [School], 5th. Since there was a very bad fire on South High Street and busses were re-routed, Charles took me. Home on bus. Don ate dinner at Beta House.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1955 Much warmer, up to 38 °. Nice to be home. I washed one washer, did some ironing. Mopped and waxed linoleum. Rain in late evening, froze, and followed by heavy snowfall.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1955 Three above. Glad to be home such a bad morning. Finished all the ironing, including mangle work. Went downtown to bank in afternoon.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1955 Three above. Don't know when I have had three days at home. Washed kitchen curtains, cleaned bathroom shelves, washed both curtains, washed Venetian blind. Had a call for Reeb [Avenue School].

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1955 Ten above. Rode downtown with Westermans [Joe and Helen; next-door neighbors]. Nice third grade. Didn't get home until a quarter 'till five on bus. Don had a date with Ellen Hutchins. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1955 Very bad day. Snow, sleet, and rain. Charles worked in basement. Don painted some woodwork in basement. [Bridge] club here. Had hickory nut cake and ice cream. Edith, $1.00; Lucille, pennies, $.84; Raymond, $.75; me, $.25.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1955 Very icy and rain all day. Charles and I were home. DON AND ELLEN WENT TO [NORTH BROADWAY] CHURCH. HAD DINNER AT MISS [BERTHA] JACOBS AND ELLEN'S GRANDMOTHER [ALBERTA GATES]. [Don had known both of these ladies well before ever meeting Ellen. Today [2001] Don's desk is the same one that used to belong to Miss Jacobs.]

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1955 Getting ready to go to see Dorothy on Tuesday. Did some washing and ironing and got my things ready. Don ate dinner at Beta House and stayed for meeting. Very icy, our street a sheet of ice. I didn't go to Women's meeting at university because of slippery streets. Thawed some in P.M.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1955 Left for bus at ten o'clock. Bus left at 11:25. Had a very pleasant trip - stopped at Tiffin for lunch. Got to Detroit ten after six. Dick met me. Out to apartment before seven. After dinner, Dorothy and I went to [Eastern] Star. I took the exam and vouched for her.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1955 Lovely day. We didn't do much but visit. Went to grocery in afternoon. Had a nice walk around neighborhood. 1955 Page 7 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1955 In afternoon I went with Dorothy to Dr. Had a hard snow before we got back. Very sloppy and slushy. Dorothy baked an angel food [cake] in morning. We had it and chicken for dinner. Three inches snow.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1955 Had intended going downtown but too much snow, and down to zero. Just visited and watched T.V.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1955 Another zero morning. Dick and Dorothy took me to nine o'clock bus. Had a very pleasant trip. Charles met me at Arcadia [Street]. Had a lovely time but glad to get home again.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1955 Five above. Charles and Paffy [Ralph Paffenbarger, Sr.] worked at university all morning. I didn't go to church. Don went to church with Ellen and to college group in evening. We went to Scherzers [neighbors who lived directly across the street] to see Rose Bowl pictures.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1955 About an inch and half of snow on top of what was there and more falling. So glad I didn't get a call for school. VALENTINES from Dorothy, Gary, and Edith. Charles surprised me with a lovely heart-shaped pin set with red stones and rhine stones. Don ate dinner at Beta House. Miserable day!

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1955 At six-thirty called to Fair Avenue [School]. Only had 18 [pupils] in morning, and twenty in P.M. Stopped after school, got pine cone glasses [for cottage]. Charles worked in basement in evening. Bill called. Much warmer. Lot of snow melted.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1955 38 °. Home today, rain almost all day. Bill had a stop in north end, came here for dinner. Left at eight. Charles worked in basement on display case for university.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1955 Called to John Burroughs, third grade. Rode downtown with Westermans. Home on bus. Our street still icy.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1955 Back to John Burroughs. Rode down this morning with Westermans. Bought a tea kettle for cottage on my way home. Tired! Don went to Indianola [theatre].

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1955 Cleaned up house, washed a washer. Had my hair set in P.M. Much warmer. Our street all clear now. Don had a date with Ellen. Edith and Bill were here for bridge. Men won.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1955 Much warmer! Again we stayed home from church. Don had Jim McBride, Allan [?], Paul Milem here for dinner. Had a baked ham, blueberry pie, a good dinner. They looked at his slides. Called to First Avenue [School]. 1955 Page 8 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1955 Charles took me to school and came for me. 3rd grade. Miss Danford's class. Don ate dinner at Beta House.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1955 All home for Washington's birthday. I got washing and ironing caught up. Charles worked in basement. Don went to a children's party at Methodist Children's Home. Betas and Tri Delts put it on. Called back to First [Avenue School].

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1955 Went on bus and Charles came for me. Gloria came to see Dr. She and Gary here most of day. All here for dinner.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1955 Back to First Avenue for rest of week. Don went to show slides to Mrs. Wood[s]. [She was the mother of Jim Woods, good friend of Don's, who was then a student at Cornell University.]

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1955 Glad this is Friday. Charles has come for me all week. Rev. Weed from [North] Broadway church came to see Don.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1955 Busy all day, getting house cleaned up and preparations for dinner. Fields, Shupes, and Paffenbargers here. Had baked ham, ginger ale sherbet and black walnut cookies for dessert. Don took Ellen to party at Beta house.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1955 Don went to church with Ellen and again to college group in evening. Charles and I went to church. Eva and Bob Faelchle here in evening.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1955 66 °. Called to Northwood [School]. Had a choice of that, Deshler, or Lincoln Park. Nice third grade. Charles took me down. After school I went down to Lazarus and got new ironing board and cover. Temperature today, almost a record.

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 1955 So nice to have a day at home. Got caught up with washing and ironing. Another lovely day! Called to Ninth [Avenue School] for principal's meeting.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 1955 Wonderful day! Never put in such a boring morning. Almost ashamed to take pay. Student teacher didn't do anything. Went down to Lazarus for lunch and to bank with check. Another raise for 150 days. Got Dorothy's [birthday] gifts.

THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1955 Called to Dana [Avenue School]. Such a nice fourth grade! A teacher participant. Stopped at Lazarus on way home. Some showers in afternoon. Still warm! 1955 Page 9 FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1955 Called to Milo [School]. First time I have had second grade for a long time. Charles took me and came for me. So much flu! Four schools this week. Rain in afternoon. Don went to Indianola [Theatre]. Still warm!

SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1955 Cleaned house, washed and did some ironing. Charles had car greased. Had my hair set in P.M. Went to Reeders to [bridge] club. I won $1.00, Lucille, pennies, $.81; Herman, $.75; Edith, $.25. Rain and some colder.

SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 1955 Snow in morning. Don had to study and didn't go to church. Charles and I went. Handed out dollar bills. We were to see how much we could increase the $1.00. Cleared off and Charles and I went to Bills. Home at seven. DON AND ELLEN HAD CHARGE OF MEETING AT NORTH BROADWAY. HE BROUGHT HER OVER FOR US TO MEET. A VERY NICE GIRL, WE LIKED HER A LOT.

MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1955 Asked for today off. Cleaned press [closet] in back bedroom. Juanita [Shupe] and I had lunch at Faculty Club and went to Women's Meeting. Much colder!! Don ate dinner at Beta House. Called to Ohio [Avenue School] for rest of week.

TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1955 A pretty nice 3rd grade. Had a television show both ways on bus. Tired! Charles opened two accounts at Dollar Federal [Savings and Loan]. Still cold!

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1955 Same routine at school. Washed and dried one washer after school. Lovely day. Charles worked in yard.

THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1955 Another nice day. I took Mrs. Cornelets class while she tested mine. Tired. Don was late getting home - went to extra chemistry class. Charles did more work in yard.

FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 1955 Glad this is Friday. Rest of class had their tests. A lovely spring-like day. Did some extra ironing in evening.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 1955 Beautiful day! Charles worked in yard most of day, burnt brush pile. I cleaned and waxed floors in back bedroom, washed and ironed. Went to Hardys, took Mrs. Reams [neighbor] to sit with Shupe children. Nice evening. Hollie [Shupe] and Princess [Hatch] won prizes. Don and Ellen didn't date because of finals. Florence [Mick] stopped.

SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 1955 Another lovely day. Don and Ellen went to church. Charles and I went to early service. Put shelf paper in one cupboard. Charles and I went to see Lois [Oaches; a cousin of Gladys] in afternoon. 1955 Page 10 MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1955 Back to Ohio [Avenue School]. Charles was going to Auto club, so took me over. Lovely day! Charles spaded part of garden. Don had history final.

TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 1955 Rain today! Last day at Ohio [Avenue School]. Teacher not coming back this week, but quit because of party and going to Detroit [to visit Dorothy and Dick]. Don had chemistry final. Charles came for me. He spaded more garden. Did some packing to go to Detroit.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 1955 Washed one washer. Did the curtains and hung them in back bedroom. Went to Faculty Club for lunch and played bridge. Margie [Fields] asked me to substitute in a group she plays with. Don didn't have a final today. Charles finished at university.

THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1955 Left at 7:25 for Dorothy's. Ate lunch at Howard Johnsons. Reached Dorothy's at ten 'till two. 207 miles. 6 1/2 hours. So nice to see them. Bridge in evening.

FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1955 Charles, Dorothy and I went to a Sears store. She got material for a spring coat. Had a game of "scrabble" in P.M. In the evening we all went to Sportsman's Show. Dorothy and Dick joined a sportsman club.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 1955 Lovely day! We all went to grocery in morning. In P.M. drove out to Sportsman's club house and to look at houses. Bridge in evening.

SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 1955 Beautiful day! We all went to church. Liked church and minister. Dorothy and Dick are joining on Easter. In afternoon looked at houses. Bridge in evening. Have had a very pleasant visit. Don was at Bills from Friday 'till today.

MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1955 Some rain during night. Left at 8:30. Stopped in Findlay for lunch. Home at 25 after two. Charles planted tomato and petunia seeds. I baked a cake. Don went to Pittsburgh this morning. [Don went to visit John and Kitty Pro. John had been a close friend of Don's while serving on the U.S.S. Currier (DE 700) at San Diego. John and Kitty were raised as Roman Catholics in a very poor neighborhood of Pittsburgh. John told me once that two of his boyhood friends had ended up in the electric chair. While in San Diego he discovered the Baptist church and "found Christ." Later he became a Baptist minister, and his "specialty" as a Baptist was to warn Baptists and others of the "dangers" of Catholicism. Kitty reluctantly supported John in his conversion].

TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 1955 Very high winds, rain and hail before seven. High winds continued all day. Charles swept and straightened up the basement. I washed two washers, did quite a bit of ironing. Cleaned floors, and swept Dorothy's room. Reported for school. Go to Second [Avenue school] tomorrow for principal's meeting. 1955 Page 11 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1955 Went to Second Avenue [School] for a half day. In afternoon, washed mattress covers on Dorothy's bed, did mangle work. Hung curtains in her room before we went to school. Don came home from Pittsburgh a quarter 'till seven. Charles worked in yard. He cut down stump of big apple tree.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1955 Mrs. Rein called for Kingswood [School]. Since I wanted to be home Friday, decided to pass today and go out first of week. Put shelf paper in top of marble top cupboard. [One counter top in the kitchen was made of marble; Charles had recycled it from some other source. He liked to make fudge on the marble top counter.] Clean door curtain, etc. Don painted more in basement.

FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1955 Really had house cleaned up. Baked black walnut cookies. Soutters [summer friends from Wisconsin] came at 2:30. Had a good dinner and very pleasant evening. Showed Don's [navy] slides and ours. Turned much colder! Snow!

SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 1955 Such a morning! Snowing hard and very cold. Roads icy. Soutters left at 10:15 [They lived in Minneapolis] for Lansing to see [their daughter] Barbara. I washed one washer, went to beauty parlor in afternoon. Charles and I were home alone all evening. Don and Ellen saw "The Solid Gold Cadillac."

SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 1955 Very cold. Paper said 8 °. Don't think it was quite that cold. We went to early church. Don went to church with Ellen and to young college group [at North Broadway Methodist church] in evening. Snowed hard most of day.

MONDAY, MARCH 28, 1955 No call today. Did some ironing, cleaned press [closet] in hall, baked custard pie. DON GOT GRADES. 3.6, ALL A's BUT ONE B. [Chemistry]. Charles went back to university. Don and Ellen went to [Student] Union [at Ohio State] to play ping-pong in evening.

TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1955 Had a call for Ninth Avenue, second and third grade combination. Didn't care for it. Charles took me. Home on bus. Don went to a friend of his for dinner.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 1955 Lovely day and much warmer. I cleaned bureau in back room and furniture there. Went downtown in P.M. Met Mrs. Smith and we had a cup of tea together. First time for four weeks to go shopping. THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1955 Call for Indian Springs [School]. 5th grade. Went on bus and Don came for me. Bill here for supper. He is taking a music course at [Ohio] State. Lovely warm day.

FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1955 Cleaned floor in our room and hall. Did some ironing. Saw first shoot of asparagus. Charles weeded strawberry bed. 1955 Page 12 SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 1955 Beautiful day! Washed the mattress covers on our bed. Put two pies in freezer, made cookies. Charles finished spading garden, planted onions and radishes. Don washed both cars. He went out with Ellen we (drove) went to Walters to club. I won $1.00; Bill, $.75; Lucille, pennies, $.69; Herman, $.25.

SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 1955 Charles and I went to early church service. We were home rest of day. Don and Ellen went to church and to evening college group.

MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1955 Had two washers washed, ironed by 11:30. Dryer big help. Juanita [Shupe] and I went to [Faculty] Club for lunch and to meeting. Charles and I drove downtown after supper to look at [illegible] for cottage kitchen. Don ate supper at Beta House.

TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 1955 I finished cleaning our bedroom, did some mending. Bill was here for supper. Don went to a church dinner with Ellen, then to see Bob Schutz [high school friend]. Charles went back to [Ohio] State for a meeting. Trouble with Chick [Charles Viereck; colleague of Charles' in Department, and now principal author of French's Engineering Drawing. This dispute would grow very bitter. Charles would be forced off textbook, and Viereck would resign and go to University of Florida] about text-book.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 1955 Washed the breakfast room and cleaned furniture with chrome polish. In the afternoon played bridge at [Faculty] Club with Faculty group. A very nice time.

THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1955 Much colder! A full week at home. Washed bath downstairs. Made a loaf of cinnamon - raisin bread. Went to church in evening. Charles picked three stalks asparagus.

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 1955 Finished cleaning 3rd floor. Getting shelf paper in cupboards gradually. We went to Giffords to see pictures in evening. Don was home.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1955 Lovely spring day. Charles put on screen doors and part of screens. Don cleaned paper in front room. I washed two washers, some ironing and little cleaning in front room. Had hair set in P.M. We were home in evening. Don went out with Ellen and sent her a corsage for Easter.

SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 1954 A most beautiful Easter Day! Don and Ellen went to sunrise service and breakfast and to early service. Charles and I went to 9:30 service. In afternoon we went to Bills. Had our first meal of asparagus. Don was home this evening.

MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1955 Went to Dr. Inglis for my yearly check-up. All is fine, still have to hear from cancer test. Began to rain and came home. W.D. [Inglis] had turned practice to son. Did some small green curtains. Don ate dinner at Beta house. 1955 Page 13 TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1955 Called to Fifth Avenue [School]. 5th grade. Pretty nice class. Charles took me and Don came after me. Quite warm! Mrs. Rein told me to go to Second [Avenue School] for the principals' meeting, but later was sent back to Fifth. Went to Axlines to substitute in Merle's bridge club. Bill was here for dinner.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1955 Back to Fifth. Finished there today. Again, Charles took me and Don came for me. Rain in evening.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1955 Had a day off. Went downtown, had lunch at Lazarus. Looked for a dress but didn't find one. Went to see "A Man Called Peter." Got three shirts and two little blankets for the baby [Dorothy was expecting]. Hard rain about five o'clock.

FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1955 Cloudy all day. I cleaned woodwork in hall, baked cookies, washed a washer, and did some ironing. Don went down to Jim's [McBride] in evening.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1955 Don went downtown, got two new jackets. The usual Saturday work. We were home in evening. Don and Ellen went to Candlelight Inn.

SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 1955 We left at 9:00 for [Cumberland] Jennie's. Ellen went with us. Had a nice dinner. Home at 6:30 Ellen came up for supper. Watched T.V. till eleven. Call for Second Avenue [School].

MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1955 5th grade at Second [Avenue School]. Went on bus both ways. Charles had a meeting with man from McGraw Hill [Publishing company; publisher of the textbook and workbook Charles had worked on for years]. Didn't get home 'till 6:30. Don ate dinner at Beta [Theta Pi] house.

TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 1955 Cleaned some woodwork in front room, washed and ironed. Eri Shumaker [formerly owned a summer cottage in Wisconsin] and his fiancee stopped in P.M.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 1955 Baked a peanut butter cake, cleaned more woodwork in front room. Went to lunch at Beta House. Had a very pleasant afternoon. Called the neighbors to come in on Friday to see Don's [navy] slides. Picked out black walnuts.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1955 Called back to Second [Avenue School]. Same grade I had Monday. Teacher's mother died. Baked black walnut cookies after school. Rode home with Ilo Hathaway.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 1955 Back to Second [Avenue School]. Don came for me. Sixteen of the neighbors were here to see Don's slides. Served ginger ale and grape juice and snacks. Mrs. Minister, Keenans, Mrs. Griffith, Scherzers and his mother, Mary Tracy, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. Stockstill, Westermans. So proud of Don.! 1955 Page 14 SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1955 Didn't feel very good. Could not eat much. Charles helped me get ready for club dinner. We had roast pork, baked potatoes. $1.00, Juanita [Shupe], $.75, Hollie [Shupe]; pennies, Laura [Hardy]; $.25, Covert [Hardy]. Don and Ellen went to show.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 1955 I went to church. Don and Ellen went to North Broadway. We were home rest of day. Don and Ellen went to college group. Hard rain in afternoon. Colder!

MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1955 Quite a bit colder. Went back to Second Avenue. Charles came for me. We stopped at Albers [grocery store]. I washed two washers, ironed a few pieces. Don ate dinner at Beta house. Stayed for meeting.

TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 1955 Last day at Second [Avenue School]. Glad of it. Did some ironing before school. Gloria came up with Bill. GOOD NEWS - A NEW BABY IN DECEMBER. They left at ten o'clock.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 1955 Finished ironing. Went downtown in afternoon. Got Charles' birthday gift, a print dacron dress ($7.99), pair black shoes off bargain counter ($3.40). Don went to see Ellen in evening and to initiation at Beta house. Fire in grate. Cool evenings.

THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1955 Lovely day and warmer. I defrosted freezer, washed kitchen walls, washed and ironed some - a quilt for our bed. Ironed big tablecloth and eight napkins. Went to church to lunch and Women's Association.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1955 Cleaned more cupboards in kitchen. Charles got Al [Philby] to take afternoon class. We left at twelve for Detroit. There at five minutes after six. So good to see Dorothy.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1955 Another nice day. We went to "Food Fair" in morning and to "Northland" Shopping Center in afternoon. IT IS LARGEST IN WORLD. Bridge in evening.

SUNDAY, MAY 1, 1955 Beautiful day! We went to 9:30 church services. Came home and packed a picnic lunch and went to Horse Shoe Lake. Dick fished some. Looked at houses on way home. Bridge on porch in evening.

MONDAY, MAY 2, 1955 Left at 5:30. Home 11:05. CHARLES' 56TH BIRTHDAY. I gave him a tie pin and cuff links with masonic emblems. Don, a magazine subscription. Dorothy and Dick, tie pin and fishing lure, Jennie, $5.00. 2 pair socks from mother.

TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1955 Had an early call for Clinton [School]. Walked over and Charles came for me. Very warm! Bill was here for supper. 1955 Page 15 WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 1955 Back to Clinton. Walked over and Charles came for me. 89 ° today. Wore my new dacron dress. Finished there today. Sat on porch in evening.

THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1955 Lovely day and cooler. 1 washed three washers and did most of ironing. Aired all pillows and washed covers. Put pies in freezer and a rhubarb cream [pie] for dinner. FROM GARDEN. RHUBARB, ONIONS, RADISHES, ASPARAGUS AND LETTUCE.

FRIDAY, MAY 6, 1955 Called to Oakland Park. 5th . Charles took me. Missed bus and walked home. 40 minutes. Worst class I have had for a long time. Did mangle work after school. Charles at engineer's meeting on campus for lunch and dinner. Don and Ellen went to a show.

SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1955 Cleaned up house. Finished cleaning play house. Hair set in P.M. Don and Ellen went to May breakfast at North Broadway. (She got tickets). Went to Axlines to club. (Reeder's drove). Merle, $1.00; Bill, pennies; Lucille, $.75; Edith, $.25.

SUNDAY, MAY 8, 1955 Much cooler. Don went to church with us. I told the children to only send cards for Mother's Day. Cards from all and a geranium from Don. Charles and I decided to cut out Mother's and Father's Day. Don went out with Ellen in evening. Pair hose from Mother.

MONDAY, MAY 9, 1955 Called to Southwood [School]. 4th grade. On bus both ways. We went to [Student] Union for dinner. 25 year celebration. [All faculty honored who have served 25 years or longer.] Ate with Paffenbargers, Moffats, and Shontings. Paffenbargers drove. A lovely dinner. Don ate dinner at Beta house.

TUESDAY, MAY 10, 1955 Back to Southwood. Bill here for dinner. Met Mrs. Kessler there, whom I liked.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1955 Last day at Southwood. Charles came for me. We stopped for a few groceries. Have eaten lunch with the teachers, but not again!

THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1955 Enjoyed a day at home. Washed three washers and ironed nearly all of it. Made rhubarb custard pie. Rain in evening.

FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1955 Called to Linden. 6th grade. Don't care for this school or rather this class. Don left for "Tar Hallow" with a group of young people from church. Ellen went down with him. Rain in evening.

SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1955 Cleaned up house, also the steps cleaned and waxed. Clean papers in broom closet. Two cakes in freezer and made ice box cookies. Charles made wire cover for strawberries. Robins had been eating all ripe ones. Ralphs coming in a month. Went to Fields for dinner with Shupes and Paffenbargers. Hollie and I won prizes. 2 decks of cards. 1955 Page 16

SUNDAY, MAY 15, 1955 Lovely day. Charles finished the wire covering for strawberries. We went to church. Up to see Edith and Bill's new house in afternoon. Don came home from trip. He and Ellen got their supper here.

MONDAY, MAY 16, 1955 Another beautiful day. Called to McGuffey [School]. 6th grade. Miss Morris. Never had a nicer school. Charles came for me. MADE A 'LOW CALORIE' CAKE AFTER I CAME HOME. Don ate dinner at Beta House. First strawberries from garden.

TUESDAY, MAY 17, 1955 Back to McGuffey. Ate lunch with teachers both days. Much cooler! Went to Mrs. Joseph's (Merle's sister) to fill in for her bridge club. Won prize, $.75. Finished at McGuffey. Frost predicted.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1955 Went to Second Avenue [School] for principal's meeting. Had a much better [class] today except two boys had a fight in room. Went to Lazarus for lunch and did some shopping. Picked almost a quart of strawberries. Light frost!

THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1955 Called to John Burroughs [School]. Rode downtown with Westermans. Mrs. Rein said she never saw the like in May. All substitutes out. Washed one washer after school. Cool in evenings.

FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1955 Nice to have a day at home. Washed two washers and did all the ironing. Made a loaf of cinnamon-raisin bread and baked ice box cookies.

SATURDAY, MAY 21, 1955 Cleaned up house. Don and I washed bathroom. Washed a washer, ironed some. We went to Hatch's for dinner. Princess, $1.00; Laura, $.75; me, pennies, $.56; Covert, $.25. Don and Ellen went to Beta dance.

SUNDAY, MAY 22, 1955 Charles and I left at seven for Cumberland. Went to cemetery in morning. Home at 3:30. Don and Ellen went to church. Call to Clinton. 3rd grade.

MONDAY, MAY 23, 1955 Charles took me to school since it looked rainy. A nice class in East building. Walked home. Don ate dinner at Beta House. Charles started to dig the tulip bulbs.

TUESDAY, MAY 24, 1955 Walked to school. Ate lunch with Mrs. George, another substitute. Charles came for me. Bills were all here for dinner. Left at 10:20. Charles dug rest of tulip bulbs.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 1955 So nice to be home. Washed most of kitchen woodwork. Washed a washer, ironed four shirts. Went downtown in P.M. Bought a summer pocketbook. Much cooler. Gas lit in evening. 1955 Page 17 THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1955 Called to Olentangy [School]. 5th grade. Not too bad. Charles took me and came for me. Made strawberry jam in evening. We burnt a lot of brush from trimming maples in front.

FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1955 Another day home. Went downtown in P.M. Got a black and white sundress, ($8.99), a bathing suit ($3.99), pair red shoes, $3.99, and good white ones, $11.23. Don and Ellen went to Circleville to roller skating party with Betas.

SATURDAY, MAY 28, 1955 Washed a washer, did some ironing, mopped kitchen, put blueberry pie in freezer, and baked cookies. We went to Walters. First bridge game in their new home. Don and Ellen went to Beta formal. Dinner at Senaca [Hotel] and dance. Hard rain. Charles started to repair fireplace in [back] yard. [Charles built this beautiful stone fireplace earlier. I don't know year, but it was before Gladys started her diary in September, 1939.]

SUNDAY, MAY 29, 1955 Made two batches strawberry jam. (One quart so far). Charles and I went to Bills for dinner. Gloria had a good dinner. We helped cut their lawn. Don and Ellen went to church.

MONDAY, MAY 30, 1955 A cold, gloomy Memorial Day. Turned furnace on again. I washed two washers and ironed.

TUESDAY, MAY 31,1955 Nicer day, sunny but not too warm. Called to Fulton [School]. 2nd grade. Made a batch of strawberry jam after supper. Getting ready to go to Detroit tomorrow.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 1955 Charles took me to bus. Left at 11:15. Had a pleasant trip. Dick met me. So good to see them.

THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 1955 Dorothy and I went to grocery. In P.M. she went to Doctor. She had an infection on her face. Dick took her back in evening. Had a shot of penicillin.

FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 1955 We went to grocery and in P.M. back to doctor for a second shot of penicillin.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1955 Left Detroit at nine o'clock. Had a very pleasant trip home. Charles met me at Arcadia. Home at four. We went to Shupes for dinner and bridge. Juanita, $1.00; Hollie, $.75; Covert, pennies, me $.25. Don and Ellen went out to play pingpong. He studied geology all day.

SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 1955 I was sick in night, didn't sleep much. Didn't feel much better until afternoon. Charles helped Paffy [Ralph Paffenbarger] put sanitas [?] on bath. Don studied all day. 1955 Page 18 MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1955 So nice to be home. Had washing and ironing done at 12:15. Cleaned medicine cabinet and bath room curtain. Charles was a university a little while. Worked on [stone] oven [in backyard]. Don had test in geology. Rain in afternoon.

TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 1955 Did some things I had been wanting to get done. Don had test in English. Picked last of our strawberries. TOTAL 26 QUARTS. Hard rain most of day and much needed.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1955 Still cool. More odd jobs, and some mending. Charles finished at university, and Don had speech final. Charles worked on fireplace [in backyard] in evening. [In 1993 when I visited 393 Mimring Road the fireplace was gone.]

THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1955 OUR 32ND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. Charles and I went to Jai Lai [Restaurant; today the Buckeye Hall of Fame Cafe] and had a nice dinner. During day I washed and ironed, de-frosted refrigerator. Charles and Don finished at [Ohio] State.

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1955 Nice to know 'phone won't ring for school. Gloria and Gary came in with Bill. We went downtown. I got her material and pattern for maternity dress. All here for dinner, left at 9:30. Bill going to Livingston [School to teach] next year. Rain in P.M. They left in rain. Don and Ellen were together most of day.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 1955 Still cool. I swept the downstairs with Hoover and attachments. We were home in evening. Don and Ellen went to show.

SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 1955 Still cool! We went to North Broadway with Don and Ellen. Took them to Faculty Club for dinner. Bridge in P.M. and evening.

MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1955 A cold, gloomy day. DOROTHY AND DICK'S SECOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. Charles went downtown and Don to gym for workout. I cleaned two bedrooms with Hoover. Washed and ironed.

TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 1955 Charles almost finished work on oven. Weather improved very slightly. Getting ready for company. Florence [Mick] was here for dinner. Got my permanent ($12.50, $.50 tip).

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1955 A really nice day. Got everything ready, baked black walnut cookies. Went to airport to meet RALPH AND FRIEDA at 8:15. Plane almost two hours late.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1955 We left early for Cumberland. Had a pleasant day with Jennie. She had an excellent dinner. Home at seven. Didn't want anything to eat. Ate a piece [snack] about nine o'clock. Don went with us. 1955 Page 19 FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 1955 Charles and Ralph went downtown to look for a camera for Ralph. Frieda and I didn't do much. Ralph took us to Hoffman's Gardens for dinner, also Don and Ellen. Very disappointed in the place and the meal.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 1955 They left at nine for Detroit. Met Al Wiggins [fraternity brother of Don's and Don's good friend; also an all-American swimmer] at airport. Didn't do much rest of day. Went to Reeders to [bridge] club. Merle, $1.00; Lucille, pennies, $.84; me, $.75; Herman, $.25. Don and Ellen went to a show. Warm!

SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 1955 Charles and I went to church. Ellen had to work at hospital [she was a nursing student], and Don didn't go to church. Florence [Mick] stopped with books. Don and Ellen went swimming in P.M. Stopped for bridge in evening. Hot!

MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1955 Very hot day. I washed and ironed. Charles broke hinge on trailer top. Made three trips downtown to find another pair. One to junk yard and two to have the old one welded. Hard rain and storm in evening.

TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 1955 Gloria [expecting a baby] came to see Dr. Left Gary here. They had lunch with us. Left at four after a very hard hail storm. Lots of hail and big stones. Don had first class of summer school. Temperature dropped 19 °. Charles weeded garden. Made black walnut cookies.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 1955 Lovely day and cooler. I made a loaf of cinnamon-raisin bread to put in freezer for Don. Got some odd jobs done.

THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 1955 More preparations for leaving [for cottage in Wisconsin]. Made cakes for Don and put in freezer. Charles and I went to Bills and had dinner with them. Took meat loaf and ice cream. Rain coming home. Washed and ironed.

FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 1955 Made another loaf of bread for Don. Went to see Lois in P.M. Charles and I went to Keenans to hear Barbara play harp. [Keenans were neighbors who purchsed the house at the corner of Mimring and Woodbine which formerly belonged to the Zuverinks.] Neighbors there. Pleasant evening. Charles has trailer packed.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1955 Really getting packing done. Washed and ironed again. Had hair set in P.M. Don and Ellen played bridge with us.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 1955 A lovely day. I went to church. All packing done. Mr. [Owen; Professor Emeritus] Williams here in evening. Margie [Fields] called. Got all through and watched T. V. in evening. 1955 Page 20 MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1955 Up at five and left five after six. Don and Topsy [the cat] were up to say good-bye. Hated to leave Don. Didn't have too much traffic until after Toledo. Reached Dorothy's exactly six hours. She is fine. Bridge in evening. Nice day and warmer. 210 miles.

TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 1955 I helped Dorothy with washing. She and I went to Krogers. We all went to Auto Club. Decided to go north, across the straits. We went to Sears in P.M. Bridge in evening.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 1955 Left Dorothy's at five o'clock. She got up and made coffee. Drove north to Mackinaw City, took ferry across the straits. $4.40. Ate lunch at a new place soon after getting off ferry. Drove to Escanada, stayed at Knotty Pine Motel. $6.00. New and very nice. Good supper across road. 440 miles.

THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1955 Up at 4:15. Time changed. We had breakfast before leaving Escanada. Cool in morning, but warmed up. Stopped in Ladysmith [Wisconsin] for cokes. Pretty drive, lovely trees. Stopped in Rice Lake and Spooner for groceries. Reached cottage at 2:25. Ate lunch at Dairy Bar in Rice Lake. Everything fine at cottage.

FRIDAY, JULY 1, 1955 More un-packing, got pretty well in order. Charles gave boat first coat of paint. Put my new pine cone dishes away. Zahns came in afternoon. We went up to O'Hearns a little while. Put dock in and had a good swim. Charles went up to Johnsons and got his [fishing] license.

SATURDAY, JULY 2, 1955 Charles gave [wooden] boat a second coat. Had hard rain storms and hail. We went to Zahns in P.M. Soutters and Esther stopped after lunch. Played scrabble in evening.

SUNDAY, JULY 3, 1955 Went to church [Methodist Church in Spooner], gave Rev. Beavins a book. Nice to get back. Came home and had dinner. Zahns came over. Toward evening a hard storm. Lights went out 3 1/2 hours. We took our gasoline lantern and scrabble game and went to Zahns [next-door, in cabin now owned by David Schwarze].

MONDAY, JULY 4, 1955 A quiet Fourth! Charles rid up his shop. I baked cookies. Had a swim and our first boat ride. O'Hearns here in afternoon. Another storm, lights out six hours. Got dinner on gas plate [which Charles had installed in the old wooden Victrola given years earlier to the family by Prof. Owen Williams]. Zahns came over and scrabble again until almost eleven. Charles caught the first fish, a rock bass. [Resembles a crappie with red eyes.]

TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1955 Nice day, but hot. I caught my first fish, a 21 inch northern [pike] from dock. [In those days a northern had to be 18 inches long to keep.] Went to Meronks [to buy eggs] and Steele's [general store]. Charles took board from under sink and put in toe room. Had a swim. Fished awhile in evening. Kaddatz came and spent the evening. 1955 Page 21 WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1955 Charles finished the "toe room" under sink. [No idea what this means.] I washed curtains and windows in small bedroom. In the afternoon Zahns and Thorntons (Johnson's cottage) were here. We took a boat ride and fished some. I rowed from west shore. Zahns came over in evening. Scrabble until almost twelve.

THURSDAY, JULY 7, 1955 Lights had been out 2 3/4 hours in early morning. I made a lemon cake pie - gave half to Zahns. Charles cut hole on porch [a trap door which led to the former well. Today the trap door leads only to the basement]. We went to Soutters in afternoon. Didn't go fishing. Had a swim before lunch. Rain in evening.

FRIDAY, JULY 8, 1955 Rained a good part of night. Electricity off two hours again in P.M. Made a butterscotch pie, swept guest house. Charles put up Buckeye Sign which had fallen over. [The Coopers, being from Ohio, named their cottage "The Buckeyes." Charles made a beautiful, hand-made sign. An identical replacement has been made; John Cooper, grandson of Charles, has the original sign.] Set rose bushes by guest house. He finished hole in porch, out on top. Wind blew hard all day. Went to see Mrs. Zahn in P.M. Walked up road after supper. So windy, we ate in front room.

SATURDAY, JULY 9, 1955 Much cooler. Lit furnace, first fire this summer. I cleaned cottage. Charles made steps for trap door on porch. [Removed when basement was built in 1968]. Went to Zahns for scrabble in evening.

SUNDAY, JULY 10, 1955 Went to church. Mrs. Beavin gave us a quart of red raspberries. Ate dinner at "White House," and stopped to see Mrs. Squiers. We fished awhile. One small pike. Zahns came over for scrabble until almost twelve.

MONDAY, JULY 11, 1955 Went to town around eleven. Had a milk shake in drug store for lunch. Bought new drapery material at Penny's. Home about 3:30. Fished in evening, but no luck. Getting warm again.

TUESDAY, JULY 12, 1955 Lovely day and warmer. Charles cut out curtains for me. I made one pair for west window. We went past Nutts [who lived on Webb Creek Road] to look for berries. Cup and a half. None this year. Got six nice spruce trees. Had a swim. Went to Zahns and played two games of scrabble.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 1955 Charles started kitchen floor. Put stove on casters. Got part of hard board put down. I did the washing and in afternoon worked on draperies. Zahns were here in P.M. Esther and Barbara Soutter. We went to O'Hearns in evening and to Kaddatz.

THURSDAY, JULY 14, 1955 Charles finished putting down hard board that goes under blocks on kitchen. He put stove on casters so it could be moved in and out. I finished draperies. Charles put up extensions and I helped hang them. Made the old ones into curtains for guest house. Went to Soutters to meet 1955 Page 22 Barbara's husband. Zahns were over for scrabble. Fished in evening. I had a 12 inch northern and some strikes.

FRIDAY, JULY 15, 1955 Cloudy and looked rainy most of day. Charles put down new blocks in kitchen. I did the ironing. Didn't want to move stove on new floor so ate dinner at Min's Eat Shop and drove around lake. [The Eat Shop is now The Northwoods tavern].

SATURDAY, JULY 16, 1955 Got stove and refrigerator put back in kitchen. I cleaned cottage, baked cookies. Jeff O'Hearn came to see me. Brought me two water lilies. Charles ripped boards for Mr. Zahn. Fished in evening. Charles got a rock bass and pike.

SUNDAY, JULY 17, 1955 Beautiful day! We went to church. Had a broken exhaust pipe. Had to have it replaced and a new muffler ($20.06). Three o'clock when we ate dinner. Took a boat ride around lake. I ran motor. Mrs. Lochelle here in evening. Charles fished, got a pike. Hot day. No breeze at all. Dorothy's baby would have been a year old today.

MONDAY, JULY 18, 1955 Another very hot day. No air moving. Charles put the red back above marble top [kitchen counter]. I didn't do much. Washed my hair. Took a swim. Fished in evening. No luck. We went to Zahns to play scrabble, but they had company and we came home.

TUESDAY, JULY 19, 1955 Still very hot! Charles finished right side of sink [putting linoleum on wall above countertop]. Had a swim. Fished all evening. No luck. Finished crocheted rug.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 1955 Still hot, but a breeze today. Charles cleaned up his workshop, started new kitchen table. [Still in use today, but with a new top]. I gave bench and chair in bedroom first coat of paint. Had a swim. Again no fishing luck. Started baby bonnet.

THURSDAY, JULY 21, 1955 Heat wave continues. Charles worked on table. I painted chair and bench a second coat. O'Hearns here in P.M. Soutters stopped and left us some vegetables. Had a swim. Didn't go fishing. Went down to No. 12 [the closest of Leonard Johnsons's 12 rental cabins to Charles and Gladys; today this lot is the home of Leonard's son, LaVerne.] to ask about bonnet. Went to Zahns for scrabble.

FRIDAY, JULY 22, 1955 Storm and rain and broke the heat wave. We went to town. Charles had to see about insurance. Got a new wastebasket for kitchen. O'Hearns went home today. Had a swim.

SATURDAY, JULY 23, 1955 Cleaned cottage and made black walnut cookies and bran bread. Charles worked on new kitchen table. Fished in evening. I got an 18 inch northern. Zahns were here for scrabble. 1955 Page 23 SUNDAY, JULY 24, 1955 Beautiful day. We went to church. Kaddatz came before I had the dishes washed. They were here two hours. We walked up to Johnsons in late afternoon. Didn't go fishing. Had fire in fire place.

MONDAY, JULY 25, 1955 Charles started preparations to paint. I covered bench in bedroom. Made a pillow and dresser scarf from old one. Fished in evening. I caught two nice pike!

TUESDAY, JULY 26, 1955 Started painting. Charles got first coat on East side and some on back porch. I painted four shutters. People from cabin 12 called on us. We went to Zahns for scrabble. Very hot until a rain around five dropped temperature 18°.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 1955 Much cooler. Sweater feels good. Too cold to paint. Charles worked on kitchen table. I cleaned cottage. Made a lemon cake pie. Soutters were here for dinner. Had swiss steak.

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1955 Such a change! Another very hot day. Charles finished painting back porch first coat. I washed and ironed a couple of dresses. We went to say "hello" to Tokashs, mailed bonnet and booties to Dorothy from Webb Lake [which then had a tiny post office], down to Steeles. Stopped to say goodbye to Kaddatz. Not home. Very hard rain in evening. Charles and I played "scrabble."

FRIDAY, JULY 29, 1955 Another hot day! Charles made two drawers for kitchen and did some painting. I made a raisin pie. Have enjoyed sitting in yard last two evenings instead of fishing. Went down to say "goodbye" to people [renters] in No. 12. Kaddatz stopped before going home. About the hottest evening yet. Storm during night.

SATURDAY, JULY 30, 1955 Didn't do much. Zahns left in morning. I took a boat ride, rowed to Sunset [resort on southeast shore of Fish Lake]. When I came back Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay from across lake were here. [The Lindsays owned the large tract that later belonged to Ed and Cora Dybvig. Years later Mr. Lindsay got mad at his wife and put property up for sale. Before he could retract offer to sell several several hours later it was already sold to Dybvigs for the ridiculous price of $12,000 for 80 acres]. Very hot! Another swim. Meronks stopped with vegetables. Took a boat ride around lake. I ran motor, like to run it so much. Charles made the door sills for kitchen. Rain in night.

SUNDAY, JULY 31, 1955 Another scorcher! We didn't go to church. Took a short boat ride in morning. Had a swim and walked up to Johnsons. A game of scrabble in evening.

MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1955 Heat continues. No air all day. Charles painted south side. I did the washing. We had a swim, boat ride in evening. Walked up to see how Leonard is. Game of scrabble. 1955 Page 24 TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1955 Slightly cooler. I did the ironing. Charles painted front porch until he ran out of paint. Took a drive in P.M. Got two quarts blackberries. Fished in evening. Charles got an 18 inch northern. Lost two. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1955 Still hot, but a good breeze. Charles painted ceiling on back porch, and put red top on kitchen table. I baked a cake. Had a swim. Soutters stopped and invited us to dinner tomorrow. Walk and our regular scrabble game in evening. Rain in late evening.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1955 Not quite so hot. Charles made top for "victrola." [This had been converted to an emergency gas burner in kitchen.] I cut off pajamas for Charles and made dish towels from old curtains and other mending. We went by boat to Lindsay's. Since she wasn't there didn't go in. Went to Soutters for dinner. Had a pleasant evening. Had a swim. [Soutters lived on Nicaboyne Lake.]

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 1955 Pleasant day. Charles put another coat on both porch ceilings and painted second coat on east side. Tommy Ferber stopped to tell us about big walleye he caught. Had a swim, didn't go fishing. So cool we came inside in evening.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 1955 Cleaned cottage, baked a small peach pie and black walnut cookies. Hard rain during night and Charles couldn't paint. He made top for Victrola. Put new kitchen table in. Fished in evening. No luck.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 1955 Lovely day. We went to church. Took a boat ride and a walk. Scrabble in evening. Fire in evening. Toad hopped out of fire place.

MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1955 Beautiful day. Charles gave cottage second coat [of paint] on front. I took a row. Went to O'Hearns in evening. We play a game of scrabble every evening.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1955 We went to town on Tuesday.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1955 A perfect day! Charles finished first coat on porch and got first coat on most of west side. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay came and stayed until almost six o'clock. Invited us over Friday.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 1955 Another beautiful day. Charles worked on paint[ing], I painted two chairs in guest house. O'Hearns stopped; got dry cleaning in town. Lindsay's stopped to show us fish, gave us two. Fished in evening. Charles got a 21 inch northern. Game of scrabble.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 1955 I painted table in guest house. Charles painted bathroom second coat. We went to Lindsay's in afternoon by boat. Mrs. O'Hearn and Mrs. Preston and boys here in evening. I had a swim. Porch in evening. 1955 Page 25 SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 1955 Charles painted south side of cottage. Made loaf of cinnamon-raisin bread. We had a swim. BILL'S 31st BIRTHDAY. I sent two cartons cigarettes and Dad $5.00.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 1955 Still lovely weather. We went to church. Took a walk to crossroads [County roads A & H]. Three games of scrabble in evening. A tension before baby comes. Dorothy went to hospital.

MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1955 BEAUTIFUL DAY IN TWO WAYS. AT 1:15 DICK CALLED [JOHNSONS], A 6 POUND, 9 OZ. BABY GIRL. BOTH FINE. How happy we are! I painted chairs and table in guest house. Charles painted west side of cottage.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1955 SUCH A DAY FOR CALLERS. Between times, Charles almost finished all painting and I washed windows in front and kitchen. Lindsay's stopped with Mr. Ryerson to get petition signed. Leonard [Johnson] came, Soutters stopped to ask about baby. Lindsay's came by boat, took us to their place, WENT FROG HUNTING. [Today the frogs have virtually disappeared from shores of Fish Lake.] They brought us home. 7:30. Charles and Mr. Lindsay going fishing.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1955 Charles got up at quarter till four. Went fishing with Mr. Lindsay. Three nice bass. A swim in P.M. Mr. Johnson (cabin 12) came over. We went to Steeles, stopped to return butter to Lindsay's. I baked cookies.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 1955 Very hot! Charles cleaned up wood behind shop and trimmed some trees in front. We went fishing early in morning. First letter from Dorothy after Barbara Jean's arrival, a little black-haired beauty. [Barbara Jean would generally be known to the family as "B.J."]

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 1955 Another letter. Barbara and her mother doing fine. I gave table and chairs in guest house a second coat. Went to town in evening. Ate our supper at "Topper". Washed my hair.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1955 Mr. Meronk stopped with eggs and tomatoes and stayed awhile. [Sometime later Mr. Meronk would be killed in a tragic accident. He was directing his cows into a barn in the wintertime. A cow kicked him, he slipped on ice, fractured his skull, and died.] Charles put linoleum top on table in guest house. Fished in evening. No luck. [DON'S 24th BIRTHDAY]

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 1955 Went to church. Beavins said they would be out. We called Dorothy - so good to hear her voice. Hurried through dinner, baked a cake. Looked all afternoon for Beavins. Came at 6:30. Had coffee, ice cream and cake, and enjoyed their visit. A beautiful day.

MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 1955 A perfect day. I did a big washing - washed our blanket and spread. Charles gave some shutters a first coat and others second coat of paint. Fished with no luck after supper. A little fire in evening. 1955 Page 26 TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 1955 Beautiful day. Did the ironing. Charles moved the old wood pile up behind [outdoor] toilet. Went to Soutters in afternoon. Invited them to dinner September 2. Fished in evening. No fish. Game of scrabble every evening.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1955 Got guest house ready for company. Looks nice. Charles did a lot of clearing in grove. [The wooded lot between the cottage and Johnson's Cabin #12. It is still unbuilt on to this day.] Mrs. Ballinger, Mrs. Atherton, and Miss Ferrell here in P.M. Fished in evening. No fish. Stopped at Lindsays to invite them to dinner on September 2. Beautiful coming home about dark. Moonlight and cottages lit.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1955 Cloudy all day. Began to rain in late afternoon. Very hard in evening. Charles and I picked out black walnuts and hickory nuts. He cleaned up his shop. Barbara growing and such a good baby. Sent her $25.00 ($15.00 from Dad, $10.00 from me).

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 1955 Baked cookies. Charles and I fished awhile in morning and again after supper. No fish. Went to town by way of second hand store. Got a dress for Barbara and things for Gary's birthday. Warmer! Porch in evening.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 1955 Gave cottage a good cleaning getting ready for company. Charles did more cleaning in grove. We didn't fish in evening. Walked up to Johnsons. Sat on porch all evening. Swam in afternoon. Water cold. Probably last swim.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 1955 Carol, Joe [Cooper], Kathy and Macks arrived at 11:30. [Joe Cooper was Charles' nephew, son of Ralph. Carol (Mack) Cooper his wife. Kathy was their daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Mack, from Cleveland, were Carol's parents.] Nice to have them. Charles took men around lake, and I took the women.

MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 1955 Did some washing. Their things and some of ours. Went to Spooner in P.M. I came home with Macks and Kathy. Carol, Joe, and Charles met Don at 4:45. So good to see him.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 1955 Up at five o'clock. They left at six. Didn't do much but get things back to order. First day to be shut in. Furnace lit. Charles and Don fished in evening. No fish.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1955 I did the washing, baked cookies and dyed a coat for Charles. He and Don fished in afternoon. No fish. Don and I went out after supper. Bright moonlight, stayed out later. I got a 10 inch bass. [Today a bass must be 14 inches long to be kept]

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1955 Some warmer. I did the ironing. Charles started to stain guest house. 1955 Page 27 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1955 Cleaned cottage. Made two coconut cream pies. Eri Shumaker and bride stopped in afternoon. Soutters and Lindsays here for dinner. Not cold enough for a fire.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1955 MY 56th BIRTHDAY. Charles gave me $15.00. I bought two Hummels at Smiths, "Going to Grandma," and "Merry Wanderer." Don gave me new fishing line and card. Dorothy and Dick and Barbara lovely card, knife sharpener, and beautiful necklace and bracelet. Card from Bills. Jennie, $5.00, pair hose from Mother three weeks later. We three took walk in P.M. Fished all evening.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1955 We didn't go to church since Rev. Beavin is gone. A lazy day. Lindsay's came over by boat, gave us apples and visited awhile. Men decided to go fishing in morning.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1955 Beautiful day! Men got up a quarter 'till four. Home at 1:30. [As I recall we went to Little Bear Lake; this was not on Fish Lake.] Such fish, caught on frogs. Eleven big bass, one pike muskie. Don got the largest [bass], 19 1/4 inches. [That fish was blind in one eye.] Four around 16 [inches]. Charles got 6, Don three. Mr. Lindsay gave us his. NINE POUNDS TO JOHNSONS TO FREEZE. So glad the men had such a good fishing day.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1955 Baked cookies, lemon pie and cinnamon-raisin bread. 46 ° this morning. Had fire in fireplace. Charles finished staining the guest house. We went by boat to Lindsays to return stringer.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1955 I didn't do much. Charles straightened up and worked around shop. Men fished in afternoon. No fish. I went to Johnson's for milk.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1955 Cleaned cottage, made two lemon cake pies and cinnamon-raisin bread. Johnsons were here for dinner. Had roast pork. Warmer, sat on porch in P.M. No fire in evening. Mr. O'Hearn stopped with some vegetables. Lindsay's stopped to show us their catch of trout.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1955 Collected quite a few things to go home, sun dresses, etc. Men fished in afternoon. No fish.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1955 42 °. Charles and Don went fishing at 5:30. By 7:30 so cold they came in. No fish! I did a big washing.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1955 We all went to church. So glad to have Don go with us. Mrs. Beavin [wife of minister] gave us tomatoes and apples. Went to say good-bye to Lindsays and to O'Hearns. Colder! Don had three wool blankets in guest house. 1955 Page 28 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1955 34 ° THIS MORNING! The men did a lot of trimming in the grove. I did the ironing. We took a drive in afternoon to Demoine and Big Bear lakes, Deer lake, etc. Norway Pines resort a nice one.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1955 Another lovely day. Don and Charles getting grove cleaned up to look nice. Had such an enjoyable drive in P.M. Went to Gold Star camp, Goose Lake [near modern Kesler Road], to Middle McKenzie [road]. Met Mr. Pool at Deer Run Hollow. He showed us his resort - very nice. Two nice dogs. Went to Mrs. Ballinger's cottage, stopped [at] Kimballs [Steve] and Meronks.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1955 Just a perfect day! Dad discovered roller broke on sliding door. We were on lake two hours and a half. I rowed and they fished. Charles got a 20 inch pike. Ate lunch on porch. So much warmer. Sat on porch on P.M.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1955 Cleaned the bedrooms. More packing. Dad and Don got wood pile cleaned up. Cut some trees that had been down. Filled woodbox. Such a nice, warm day. Went to Soutters for dinner. Kimballs. Enjoyed our dinner, and Kimballs and Soutters. But evening spoiled some by arrival of Tokashs and Keenans. Saw two little coons on way home.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1955 Baked cookies and washed the last things. Didn't get all of them dry. Ironed as dry as I could. Finished by five. Had hard storms and rain in P.M. and early evening.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1955 Our last day, busy most of day getting packing done. Very warm! Went to Johnsons for dinner. Chicken. Had a nice evening. Home before ten. Checked everything. END OF A VERY PLEASANT SUMMER.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1955 Up at 4:30. Left at 5:05. Ate breakfast at Topper [cafe in Spooner]. Got our fish iced ($3.00). Left Spooner 6:25. Lunch at Pembine. Very hot!! Much cooler in trees, so many spruce. Got ferry at 6:30 (7:30 after watches turned up). Pretty crossing after dark. Got to Mackinaw City [Michigan] about 7:30. Not a nice motel $5.00. Don slept in car. Good dinner. Hot day and tired.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1955 Up at five. Ate breakfast at restaurant next to motel. Put on cotton dress. More comfortable. Reached Dorothy's [in Detroit] at twenty 'till three. Barbara Jean [one -month old] is a "darling."!! So happy to see her and Dorothy looking so well. Such a hot evening! Don slept in glider, and Dad on cot on porch.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1955 Enjoyed baby so much. I put sleeves in her crocheted jacket. Dorothy and I went to grocery. Left about 12:30. Home at 6:30. Everything O.K. Weeds bad in yard. 1955 Page 29 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1955 Really got back to work. Charles got a lot done in yard. Did some unpacking and cleaned up downstairs. Mrs. Rein called me for two days at John Burroughs [School].

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1955 Rode downtown with Westermans. 4th grade. Didn't get much done in evening. Charles did more work in yard. Charles went to Dr. Got medicine for eye.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1955 Back to school. Rain most of day. Charles went to university. Don and Ellen went to a square dance at church.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1955 Cleared off in morning. Charles weeded strawberry bed. Cleaned upstairs, mopped kitchen, washed a washer and did some ironing. Went to Hardy's to [bridge] club. Hatchs drove [to Chillicothe]. $1.00, me; $.75, Hollie; $.45, pennies, Charles; $.25, Juanita. Don and Ellen went to game, had dinner, and a show.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1955 Didn't go to church. Worked around doing small jobs. Bills came up in P.M. I went to zoo with them. They were here for supper. Don and Ellen went to church and to evening service. Mr. [Owen] Williams stopped.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1955 Had a call for 6th [grade] at Ohio Avenue for the week. Need to be home a few days. Did some ironing after school. Charles went to university and came for me.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1955 Rode downtown with Westermans [next-door neighbors]. Hard rain when school was out. Classes started at university.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1955 Beautiful day and warmer. After school I made 2 1/2 quarts tomato juice. Tired in evening. Trying to do a few extra things. Getting ready for bridge club. DON GOT AN ASSISTANTSHIP IN HISTORY AT UNIVERSITY. $100 A QUARTER.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1955 Another day at Ohio [School] Changed classes with Mrs. Wagner while she gave my class reading tests. Hard rain coming home. Charles had baked two small cakes and started supper. Washed two washers.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1955 Glad this is Friday. Thought I had finished at Ohio, but Mrs. Rein called and asked me to go back on Monday. Ironed almost two hours after school.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1955 Cleaned house, washed a washer, ironed. Bridge club here. I won $1.00; Bill, $.75; Charles, pennies ($.46), Merle, $.25. Ellen on duty [at University Hospital], Don home. Ohio State got beat at Stanford. 1955 Page 30 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1955 Beautiful day. Don and Ellen went to church and Charles and I went to early service. In P.M. took gift to Pat's baby. Looked at houses.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1955 Back to Ohio. Miss Jauch asked me to come another day. New teacher there in P.M. to take school. A lovely day. Stopped downtown. Sent Sally Vierck's wedding gift [daughter of soon-to-be former friend, Charles Vierck, associate on the textbook, French's Engineering Drawing.] Got pair Enva Jettick shoes at bargain, tickets for ice show. Washed a washer.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1955 Last day at Ohio. Glad to be through there. Charles came for me. Picked beans. Mrs. Minister here in evening. Brought gift for baby. Rain in evening.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1955 Rain all day. I made a chocolate pie for the men. Left at 11:15 for Detroit. A wet trip and a "talker" on bus. Dick met me. Baby is a darling and has grown in two weeks since we saw her [Barbara Jean].

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1955 Nice to have a day with Dorothy and Barbara Jean. We took her for a ride in P.M. Just got in before a hard rain. In evening Dick took wife of one of his friends to hospital to see her husband. We kept her 8 months old baby.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1955 Gloomy day and cooler. Dorothy did the baby's washing. I kept her while Dorothy went to Dr. for exam. She fussed all P.M. In evening Dick took Mrs. Ray to hospital again. Dorothy went along and I had a time with her. Only slept a few minutes since 2:30. Dorothy fed her and she slept all night.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1955 Charles was here at 10:30. Left home around four. He took a nap, baby slept and Dorothy and I did the washing. Dick was at a workshop for church most of day. Charles, Dorothy, baby and I went to look at a new house. Bridge in evening.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1955 Beautiful day. BARBARA WAS BAPTIZED AT 9: 30 SERVICE. SHE CRIED BEFORE AND DURING BAPTISM, BUT SLEPT REST OF CHURCH. Looked so sweet in little yellow dress. Charles and I left at 10 'till one. Home at 7:10. Mr. Williams here.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1955 At 7:15 a call for West Broad [Street School]. 3rd grade. Washed and dried one load of clothes after school. T.V. repaired. ($15.00).

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1955 Back to West Broad. Lovely warm day. Fire drill. Bus late. Didn't get home until almost five.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1955 Schools out today. Wonderful to have a day at home. Washed and ironed, cleaned upstairs. Washed green curtains and door curtains in front room. Picked beans. 1955 Page 31

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1955 At 7:15 called to Stewart [Avenue School]. 6th grade. Nice class. Dusted front room after school. Laura Wilson called. She and Laura Stonebraker came up for awhile. Had been expecting to hear from Miss Stonebraker] all week. Now won't be under such tension keeping house in order and looking for her. Beautiful day!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1955 Back to Stewart! Had the lunch room. Kept them 'till one o'clock.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1955 Got all ironing caught up. Baked cookies. Edith and Bill [Walter] here for bridge. Men won. Don and Ellen went to Beta dance at Chittenden [Hotel], doubled with another couple.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1955 We left around ten and went to Bills. Didn't know we were coming for dinner. Took ground meat and ice cream. Had a nice time. Charles took a load of stone down. Rained most of way home.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1955 A day at home! How nice! Defrosted refrigerator, did some mending. Went downtown in P.M. In rain. Got my coat from storage. Got plastic boots and a Hummel, "The Little Goat Herder." Bought it from bridge money. Call for John Burroughs [school].

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1955 Call for John Burroughs. 5th grade. Such a nice class.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1955 So nice to have a day at home. Washed and dried a washer. Also washed and tinted one of my crocheted tablecloths and picked last of beans. All flowers in.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1955 Call for Indian springs [School]. A nice fourth grade. Charles came for me.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1955 No school. B.I.E. Day. [?] Did some washing and ironing. Had my hair done in P.M. Charles and I went to "Holiday on Ice" with Don and Ellen. I bought tickets. Enjoyed it very much.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1955 Didn't have so much to do today. Made two lemon cake pies. We went to Shupes to [bridge] club. Bernard, $1.00; Laura, $.75; pennies, Charles, $.30; Princess, $.25. Don and Ellen were guests of Miss Jacobs and Mrs. Gates - her folks here. Colder! Charles working on tulip bed.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1955 Lovely day. Don and Ellen went to early church and I went to our early service. Jennie came at noon. Rode up with some folks from Cumberland. 1955 Page 32 MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1955 Miserable rainy day, glad to be home. Caught up all the washing and some ironing. We took Jennie to Gails after dinner and saw their lovely new home.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1955 Called to Dana [School]. Said third, turned out to be second. I didn't like that at all.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1955 Another day off from school. Mopped kitchen, straightened up house. Ate early lunch and went downtown. Bought two hats, blue velour ($4.99), brown felt ($6.00). Beautiful day and warmer.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1955 At 7:15 a call for Southwood. Nice 4th grade. Reeders stopped after supper to get cheese.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1955 Jennie came back from Gails. No school today because of teacher's meeting. I went to Dr. Sage for eye examination, getting TRIFOCALS. Bill stopped. Dorothy, Dick, and Barbara came at 2:20. Baby's first trip and is she a darling!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1955 Bill, Gloria and Gary here for lunch on way to Cleveland. So nice to have all the children home. Don and Ellen went to game. Mrs. Westerman, Mrs. Minister, Mrs. Gillespie [all immediate neighbors] and all of Reeders stopped to see the baby. Bridge in evening.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1955 Beautiful day! Dorothy took Barbara calling to Westermans and Gillespies. They left at five after one. We took Jennie to call on Howells and Ross'. Don went down to see Ellen awhile in evening.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1955 Jennie and I went downtown. She got lunch for us at Lazarus. I got a plaid gingham dress for $6.00 (red and black).

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1955 A CALL FOR LEONARD [SCHOOOL]. MY 58th SCHOOL. Only two white ones. Playground. Only saw four white children all day.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1955 Nice to be home. I washed and ironed, also ironing that was left over. Made cinnamon- raisin bread. Rainy day.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1955 Snow flurries. Cold! Unusual this fall to have two days at home. Cleaned downstairs and some upstairs. Swept basement. Took Jennie to Dr. [Rollo] Bonnell, then we went to see Lois. Don took Jennie to Whittier Street to meet Bill. I went along. She will stay there 'till Sunday.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1955 Called to Main Street [School]. Didn't like it at all. Very tired! Don and Ellen went to Candle Light Inn. 1955 Page 33 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1955 Beautiful day and some warmer. Made apple pie, cookies and put two small cakes in freezer. Charles cleaned up all leaves. All done for this year. Had hair set. Went to Walters [for bridge]. Bill, $1.00; Merle, $.75; pennies, $.52; $.25, Gladys. Don and Ellen went to game. In evening Jim McBride and another boy came to see him.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1955 Charles and I went to church. Ellen had to work, so Don didn't go. After dinner we went to Bills and brought Jennie home. Almost ran out of gasoline.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1955 A lovely day! I washed two washers and did part of ironing. Washed basement windows inside and out and basement curtains. Made lemon pie. Went to Women's Club at University. Six of us had lunch together, Juanita [Shupe], Mrs. [Clyde] Kearns, Armitage, Von Eschen, Vochock. Home with Charles.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1955 Colder today. Went to vote. Gloria was here early. I rode down town with her. She went to Doctor. I got my new glasses ($45.00). ($55.00 counting exam.) Went to bank and got a shirt for King [Cooper; Charles' nephew in Arizona]. Charles took Jennie to grocery. Few snow flurries.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1955 Called to Medary [Avenue School]. Miss Kennedy said she asked for me. A nice third grade. Charles took Jennie home [to Cumberland]. They left about noon. He got home at 5:30. Lovely day and warmer.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Off today. Marvene [Shonting] and I went downtown, had lunch at Mills [Clock Restaurant]. I got a lovely dress at Madisons. Had been $45.00, reduced to $29.00. Blue silk, 14 1/2. Bought pocketbook and dress for Gloria for Christmas amd a smock for Jennie. Don and Ellen went on a hayride.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1955 All off for Veterans Day. Charles and I went down to the discount houses. Got a truck for Gary. Stopped at grocery. He worked in yard in P.M.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1955 Charles about finished cleaning back yard. Trimmed grape vines and dead wood from apple trees. I washed a washer, cleaned the house, baked cookies. Don and Ellen went to football game. We went to Florence's [Mick] for dinner and bridge. Walters, Slagers, and Mrs. Ashcroft there. Don and Ellen went to show after she got off work.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1955 Charles and I went to church. He worked on church canvas and had dinner at church. We looked at a house on Orchard Lane.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1955 Had a call for Medary. Such a nice class. Don came for me. 1955 Page 34 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1955 Washed two washers, ironed shirts. Made a cherry pie. Went downtown in P.M. Got new curtains for kitchen and breakfast room. Rain in afternoon.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1955 At 8:10 called to Kingswood [School]. THREE BUSSES. Made it at 9:05. Nice class. Windy, hard rain. Tornado warning. Cars and busses stalled in rain.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1955 22 ° this morning. Did some ironing, mopped the kitchen. Hung curtains in breakfast room and kitchen. Went to Women's meeting and luncheon. Group 5 next year.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1955 Called to Weinland Park. 4th grade. Don came for me. Much nicer class than have [had] there before. Didn't feel well in evening. Chilled. Couldn't get warm. LETTER FROM DOROTHY. THEY HAVE BOUGHT A NEW HOME.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1955 Running temperature and felt pretty punk. Cancelled my hair appointment and dinner club. Don and Ellen went to see "Can Can." Several inches of snow! STATE BEAT MICHIGAN, 17-0. Charles went downtown in afternoon.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1955 Felt better today. Don and Ellen went to church. Home all day. Mr. Williams stopped in evening. [Owen Williams, Prof. Emeritus of the Department of Engineering Drawing, was still in regular touch with the family many years after his retirement.]

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1955 Lovely day and warmer. I didn't feel too peppy and turned down a call for school. Should have gone. Washed and ironed a washer, did mangle work, baked a pie.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1955 No call today. Cleaned stove and white wood. Gloria and Gary were here for the day. She went to Dr. [Gloria was expecting a baby.] Charles had to call AAA twice about car. Wouldn't start.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1955 No call today. Charles had car fixed. I made the dark fruit cake.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1955 A MOST BEAUTIFUL THANKSGIVING DAY. Ellen was our only guest. Had chicken. She stayed until 9:30. Played bridge. [We had little chance against two masters of bridge such as Charles and Gladys.] Dorothy and Dick went to Cleveland [to visit Dick's parents] and Bill's stayed home - so near time for the baby. Much, much to be thankful for!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1955 Got up late feeling badly. Charles insisted I go to Doctor. Since wasn't sure of trouble went to Dr. Inglis - found kidney infection. Shupes were sick, asked Fields to fill in for them in [bridge] club. Charles baked a cake and helped me so much. I won $1.00, Laura [Hardy], $.75; Covert [Hardy], $.25. Didn't play for pennies since we had a guest. Beautiful day. Dorothy and Dick went to Canton. Don had car repaired. 1955 Page 35

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1955 Washed two washers and did some ironing. Made white fruit cake. Lots to do from party. Home all evening. Don and Ellen went out after she got off work at nine. Another nice day.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1955 A busy day. I went to church. Don and Ellen went to early service. In P.M. we drove to Granville to see Shoemakers. [Eri Shoemaker, Professor of English at Denison University, and his late wife, Helen, had earlier owned a cottage on Nicaboyne Lake near Fish Lake. After Helen's death Eri had remarried.] In evening went to Walters for bridge. Men won.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1955 9° above. Such a change. Called to Milo [School]. 6A. About froze waiting for cross town bus. Class in auditorium. To be there all week.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1955 15 °. Still very cold. Very cold all day at school. Charles came for me. Tired! Bill called. They will come Tuesday.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1955 18 °. Charles took me both ways. Not so cold at school today. Junior League put on a play. New teacher came in P.M.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1955 Pretty cold. Getting tired of this school. Charles came for me. YEAR TODAY SINCE DON CAME HOME.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1955 A wet snow and such a day! Waited until 8:30 for cross-town bus. Came home and called a taxi. Taxi got lost. Got to school at 9:25. Glad this is my last day. Charles came for me. We went to Northern Lights [Shopping Center] for groceries.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1955 Cleaned upstairs and got ready for Bills. Got a permanent in P.M. Charles and I went to Country Fair. Got a wedding gift for Joyce Jackson. [Evidently there were no hard feelings over the fact that some years earlier Dorothy had babysat all evening for Joyce and her brother for $.15.] Went to Axlines to club. Herman, $1.00; Lucille, pennies, $.90; Raymond, $.75; Charles, $.25. Don got job at post office. He and Ellen went to a movie.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1955 Worked about all day. Charles graded papers. Did some ironing. Got Ralph's package ready [to send to Arizona] and others tied up. Paffenbargers [Ralph and Viola] were here. Don and Ellen didn't go to church. Took short drive in P.M.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1955 Asked for today off. Did some cleaning and went downtown. To Dr. Inglis. [Kidney] trouble cleared up. Ate lunch at Mills [Clock Restaurant]. Went to meeting at university. Went alone since Juanita [Shupe] couldn't go. Came home with Charles. 1955 Page 36 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1955 Called to Fulton [Street School]. 3rd grade. Another class in auditorium. Only two there. One on stage in P.M. BILL AND GLORIA AND GARY CAME TO STAY FOR NEW BABY. [Their home was near Sugar Grove, not far from Lancaster, about 50 miles southeast of Columbus.] Don stayed home to study today. Nice day.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1955 Went back to Fulton. Rode over with Bill. Charles came for me. Such a day. Had to be moved out [of auditorium] most of day for movie. Lovely day!

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1955 Another nice day! The class moved back to our own room. Finished there today. A call for Milo [School].

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1955 Bill took me to Milo. Didn't care for this group. Charles came for me. Gloria made cookies, a cake and cleaned downstairs. Snow and got heavier in evening.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1955 A busy day. Gloria still feeling fine. Washed three washers and did most of ironing. Charles was at office in morning. Bill went home to check on things. Charles and I went to Shupes for bridge. Home at one. Nice day, but cold! Started on Christmas cards.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1955 Didn't go to church. Spent most of morning getting dinner. Went over to Westermans [next-door neighbors] a little while. T.V. most of day. Turned down a school for several days.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1955 Called to 5th Avenue [School]. 4th and 5th grade. Bill took me to 5th Avenue and Charles came for me. Gloria made cookies.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1955 Back to 5th [Avenue School]. Charles took me, came home on bus. Gloria and Bill up early. Left for hospital at 11:30. Bill took day off. Took Gary to Mrs. Reams [a neighbor]. THIS DAY ENDED IN TRAGEDY! LITTLE CHRISTINE WAS BORN AT NINE O'CLOCK AND ONLY LIVED A FEW MINUTES. 8 LB., 9 OZ. [my recollection is that the umbilical cord was wrapped around her neck.] How our hearts ache. TWO OF OUR LITTLE GRANDCHILDREN . [Dorothy's first baby had died after a few days.]

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1955 How we hurt for Bill and Gloria. Bill made arrangements with Rutherfords [funeral home], and bought a baby plot in Union cemetery. Don took last final. The joy has gone out of Christmas for us. Charles and I went to see Gloria. She is wonderful. Don started to work at post office.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1955 Mrs. Reams kept Gary in evening. We went to funeral home to see the baby - dressed in pink silk bathrobe and pink booties. Charles and I got flowers. I went downtown - not much heart to finish [Christmas] shopping. Went to see Gloria but too many for me to get in. Very cold. 1955 Page 37 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1955 Had services for baby at 10:30. Will never forget Margie and Wooster [Fields] coming down to be with us. Such a heartbreak. Poor Bill and Gloria.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1955 Did some washing and ironing. Cancelled Joyce Jackson's wedding and party at Hatchs. [ Both Jacksons and Hatches were neighbors from nearby Woodbine Road, and long-time friends of the Coopers. Everybody in this neighborhood seemed to know everybody else, to visit back and forth. It was an extremely stable neighborhood; people rarely moved away and lived in the same house for years.] Had my hair set.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1955 We decided to go for Jennie. Left at one [for Cumberland] and home at six. A lovely day. Don and Ellen went to church and out in evening. Gloria came back here at noon.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1955 Called to West Broad [Street School] at 8 o'clock. Charles took me. A nice class. Hard to get all cooking done.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1955 Don didn't come home until a quarter 'till two. Worked until 12:30. Charles and I were worried. Went back to West Broad [School]. Charles came for me but missed him - rode home with Mrs. Reams. Put our [Christmas] tree up and Gary helped decorate.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1955 Called to Eleventh [Avenue School]. Didn't like this class. Rode down with Bill. Charles came for me. Bills went home after dinner. Had a basement room and caught cold.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1955 I just couldn't go anymore. Charles answered the phone and told Mrs. Huffman I was sick. Seemed quiet after Gary was gone. I did washing and ironing and other things.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1955 Made and iced orange cookies. Got so sick in afternoon - didn't eat any dinner. Charles took me to Dr. [Rollo] Bonnell, he gave me a shot of penicillin. I went to bed early at 9:30. Dorothy, Dick and Barbara came. I dressed, and so glad to see them. Barbara has grown so much, such a darling. Don was out with Ellen.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1955 A LOVELY DAY! In afternoon we took Barbara to Lois and Fields [Margie and Wooster]. A nice Christmas eve. So many packages under our tree. Took pictures of Barbara under tree.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1955 A LOVELY CHRISTMAS DAY. All our family here, but our hearts ache for Bill and Gloria's little one. Charles and I didn't exchange (may go to Arizona spring vacation). Gloria made robes for Bill, Charles, and Don [They were beautiful; I wore mine for years], comfort for Barbara. Bills gave us cards, tea towels, apron. Dorothy, blouse, Don, records. Had a 20 pound turkey. Bills went home around seven. Clay [Baker] took them home, brought car back. [Clay was a good friend of Bill's; also their auto mechanic] Edith, Bill, Florence, and Jacksons stopped. A nice tree - Bill gave us [from his farm]. 1955 Page 38

MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1955 Dorothy and Dick left at 12:15. Another beautiful day. We enjoyed baby so much, she coos and laughs and knows Dorothy and Dick. Mrs. Westerman came in. Seemed quiet after all the children left. Charles is working on third floor getting out work for next quarter.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1955 Washed the colored clothes. Cleaned up turkey, cooked bones and made sandwich filling. [As I type this our own Christmas turkey (actually cooked by Tom in Indianapolis) leftovers are boiling on the stove getting ready for turkey soup]. We went to Walters. Took Jennie. Don brought Ellen up for bridge. Nice weather still continues. Did mangle work.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1955 Another nice day. Don and Ellen took Jennie home. I washed a washer and ironed. We took down Christmas tree. Don and Ellen got home late, ate at White Castle [restaurant], and went to basketball game [at Ohio State].

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1955 I cleaned the oven and put clean papers in stove and under sink. Went downtown in P.M. We went to Florences and Shupes. Played bridge awhile. Don and Ellen went to World [Theatre]. [This may be the time Ellen and I went to the World to see a film called "The Moon is Blue" which could not be shown in most theatres because it used the word "pregnant." Have times ever changed!]

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1955 I cleaned the upstairs and washed a washer. Don and Ellen went to her brother's [Ralph and Flo] for bridge.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1955 A LOVELY DAY TO END THE OLD YEAR. Cleaned up house, washed a washer. Charles put a shelf in hall press [closet]. Had my hair set. The past year brought us joy with Barbara and their [Dorothy and Dick's] new home. Our biggest sorrow was loss of Bill and Gloria's baby [Christine]. WE ARE THANKFUL FOR MANY THINGS. WE HAVE EACH OTHER AND OUR HEALTH. Maya the good Lord send Bill another baby girl and bless all our dear ones this coming year. Don and Ellen went to Valley Dale. Edith and Bill [Walter] were here. Men beat us by 70 points.

END OF VOLUME XXV (JANUARY 1, 1955 - DECEMBER 31, 1955)

Word processing program: Microsoft Word Transcribed by Donald B. Cooper, December 28,2001 Transcription COPYRIGHT 2001 by Donald B. Cooper 1955 Page 39 APPENDIX MEMBERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING DRAWING

1950-51: PROFESSORS: Ralph S. Paffenbarger, Chairman; Owen E. Williams (Emeritus), Robert Meiklejohn; Wooster B. Field, Lawrence D. Jones; CHARLES D. COOPER; Charles J. Vierck; Hollie W. Shupe; ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS: Paul E. Machovina,; Alfred J. Philby; Fairfax E. Watkins; INSTRUCTORS, Eldis O. Reed; Clyde H. Kearns, Jr.; Richard W. Parkinson; Richard Hang; William F. Wright; Paul T. Yarrington. STUDENT ASSISTANT: RICHARD E. KUTCHERA.

1955-56: PROFESSORS: Ralph S. Paffenbarger, Chairman; Owen E. Williams (Emeritus); Robert Meiklejohn (Emeritus); Wooster B. Field; Lawrence Jones; CHARLES D. COOPER Charles J. Vierck; Hollie W. Shupe. ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS: Paul E. Machovina; Jr.; Alfred J. Philby; Fairfax E. Watkins. ASSISTANT PROFESSORS: Clyde H. Kearns, Jr.; Eldis O. Reed; Richard W. Parkinson; Richard I. Hang; Paul T. Yarrington; INSTRUCTORS: Frank G. Davis; Paul O. Schumann; William J. Blackburn III, Albert Romeo.

CHARLES'S ANNUAL SALARY AT OHIO STATE (1923-1966)

1923, $1500; 1924, $1600; 1925, $1800; 1926, $1800; 1927, $2200; 1928, $2500; 1929, $2800; On August 12, 1929, Charles was PROMOTED FROM INSTRUCTOR TO ASSISTANT PROFESSOR; 1930, $2800; 1931, $2800 [In 1931 Charles and Gladys purchased 393 Mimring Road, a new house, for, as I think I have heard, for $8500]; 1932, $2800; 1933, $2424; 1934, $2424; 1935 (missing); 1936, $2676; 1937, $2676; 1938, $2676; 1939, $2736; 1940, $2748; On October 16, 1940 CHARLES WAS PROMOTED FROM ASSISTANT TO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR; 1941, $2844; 1942, $3504 (plus a special 1942 summer contract for an additional $779); 1943, $3504 (plus a Special Contract for summer of 1943 for $779); 1944, $3504; On July 19, 1944, CHARLES WAS PROMOTED FROM ASSOCIATE TO FULL PROFESSOR, and his salary was changed from $3504 to $4008; There was also a Special Summer contract in 1945 for $1336; 1946, $4812; 1946- 47 missing; 1948, $6000, plus a summer contract for an additional $1700; $1949, $6000; 1950, $5880 (not really a cut in pay since earlier pay stubs had lumped together deductions for life insurance, retirement, etc., when these are added in Charles' total contract was for $6072); 1951, $6672; 1952, $7128; 1954, $7128; 1955, $7128; 1956, $7800; 1957, $8160; 1958, $9,060. All later salary receipts after 1958 are missing, although when his title was changed on May 12, 1966 from Professor to Professor Emeritus, his final salary for 1966 was listed as $11,772. THUS, AFTER 43 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS TEACHING SERVICE AT OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, AND 22 YEARS AS A FULL PROFESSOR, CHARLES RETIRED IN 1966 WITH A FINAL, HIGHEST EVER, SALARY OF $11,772. 1956 Page 1

THE DIARY OF GLADYS BOLON COOPER

BOOK XXVI (JANUARY 1, 1956 - DECEMBER 31, 1956)

SYNOPSIS OF BOOK XXVI For Charles and Gladys, married thirty-three years, their big news for 1956 came at the very end of the year. On December 29 they signed a contract to buy a new house at 626 Yaronia Drive South for $27,000. For both of them this would be their home for the rest of their lives. Their spacious, three-story home at 393 Mimring Road, which had served them splendidly since 1931, and where they had raised their three children, was now too large, especially after Don moved out in October to live in a dormitory on campus. Their new home was still in Clintonville, but farther north. It had only a small backyard, and so Charles' days of planting a large garden were over. Gladys disposed of most of her canning jars, which had been filled and refilled many times each over the years, when she donated 16 dozen jars to the Salvation Army. By the end of the year they had not yet sold 393 Mimring Road but thought they were close to finding a buyer. Also, they bought a new car in 1956, a "Custom Royal" Dodge for $2800 plus the trade-in of their 1949 Hudson. GLADYS, age 57, continued to substitute regularly in the Columbus Public Schools. On May 22 she was assigned to Hamilton Elementary, her 60th school. Clearly she enjoyed some schools more than others. Speaking of her assignment to Douglas School, she wrote "Think even less of this class than I did yesterday." In the fall she complained that assignments were few and far between. "I've never seen substituting so slow." Gladys continued her traditional activities outside the home in Eastern Star, the Women's groups at Crestview Presbyterian Church and Ohio State, and the regular bridge games with their life-long friends in two separate clubs. CHARLES, age 57, continued without change in his teaching career at Ohio State. In 1956, as a Full Professor (since 1944) his salary had grown to $7800 a year. He continued to work hard on his share of the ongoing textbook, French's Engineering Drawing. He put in another large garden; they were still harvesting plentiful tomatoes as late as November 6. Gladys canned 15 1/2 quarts of grape juice. But this would be Charles' last year for such a big garden. Gone also would be the fruit trees and grape vines; these were all left behind when they bought the new house. A highlight of the year was their trip by airplane in March to visit Ralph Cooper, Charles' identical twin brother, and Ralph's family. Gladys seemed most impressed by the lunch served on the airplane. "Had a wonderful lunch. Roll, butter, fruit cocktail, roast pork, sweet potatoes, peas, salad, pickle, olives, stuffed celery, angel food cake, ice cream, chocolate mint, cigarettes." Another special moment was visiting a rodeo in Phoenix where scenes were being filmed for "Bus Stop" starring Marilyn Monroe. "Fun to see her," Gladys wrote. Definitely not fun, however, was another memorable moment at 3:15 A.M. on May 4. "Some excitement at 3:15 A.M. Charles caught a burglar entering our [bed]room. He chased him downstairs. Had ransacked downstairs, been in two bedrooms. All that was gone was $2.00, bus tickets, pen and pencil set I got at bank." BILL and GLORIA, both age 32, were comfortably settled in to their farmhouse south of Columbus near Lancaster. Bill continued teaching elementary school. Following the tragic loss of their new-born daughter, Christine, they decided to adopt NANCY KAY, then eight years old. Gladys met Kay for the first time on June 15. She wrote: "Such a nice little girl. Hope all works out well for them." DOROTHY, age 28, and DICK, age 32, moved into their new home in Clawson, Michigan, not far from Detroit. Gladys doted on Barbara, one year old, and considered her "Such a darling." The Coopers visited with Dorothy and Dick on both ends of their summer trip to Wisconsin, and Gladys made two other trips to Detroit during the year. DON, age 25, continued at Ohio State working on his B.A. degree in history. For Christmas he gave Ellen Hutchins a "sweetheart' pin from his fraternity, Beta Theta Pi. Being "pinned" was a 1956 Page 2 status somewhere between "going steady" and "engaged." Ellen was working hard on her nursing degree; she spent one quarter on special assignment at Childrens' Hospital in Columbus. Don continued to make excellent grades. For fall quarter Don took twenty hours and made all A's. He moved into River Road Dormitories starting fall quarter; he could afford this courtesy of the GI Bill of Rights. Don did not study all the time. He and Ellen took dancing lessons. For Ellen's 21st birthday, Don took Ellen to the Jai Lai Restaurant [today Buckeye Hall of Fame Cafe], and to a fraternity dance at a local hotel. Don also transferred his fraternity membership from Beloit College to Ohio State. Don continued to work odd jobs to help pay for college. He continued working as a student grader in the history department, helped out at Lazarus during inventory, painted a house in the fall, and worked all summer driving a taxi (1929 Plymouth Touring Car) at Put-in-Bay, Ohio on Lake Erie. One of his steady customers was Mr. Heinz of the 57 varieties of catsup, etc., who flaunted his new "trophy wife," about thirty years younger. By December Don had started interviewing for jobs once college was over. SUMMER IN WISCONSIN (1956). Charles' major addition to the cottage this summer was building the garage. He also installed a new post for the old dinner bell, one that is still there today. There was lots of company, as usual. The Macovinas and Paffenbargers from Charles' Department at Ohio State both visited, as did Bill and Gloria, Gary and Kay. Gary, age 5, saw a mouse in the Guest House and refused to stay there. Don came for a few days in September, and brought "apples, tomatoes, grapes, beans, and peppers" from their garden. Dorothy and Dick did not make it to the cottage in 1956. It was a poor year for berries. They found a few blackberries, and Gladys made juneberry jam. Gladys had one spectacular night of fishing. On September 4 she wrote: "Such luck for me. I got five nice northern pike between 17 and 19 inches long. A record for our family on our lake." They played scrabble almost every evening with friends, and visited back and forth for bridge and dinner with friends on many occasions. Gladys' final entry read "1956 has been good to us."

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 1956 A lovely New Year's Day. Charles and I went to church. In P.M. went to Union Cemetery to find the baby's grave. [Christine Cooper, infant daughter of Bill and Gloria]. Took a drive up river road. Don home all day after big evening at Valley Dale [dance hall]. Baked a 10 lb. Ham.

MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 1956 Had a nice day. We watched the Rose [Bowl] parade. Ellen came up to see Rose Bowl game. Quite a thriller. Michigan State won in last seven seconds by a field kick, 17-14. Ate our supper in front room. Played some bridge. Call for school. Had choice of three but took fourth grade at John Burroughs

TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1956 Didn't sleep until after 2:30. Rode down[town] with Westermans. Charles came for me. A lovely day! Picked a nice class. Don went to see Ellen in evening. Charles went to get information on trip to Arizona. Very rude and indifferent agent. May fly!

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1956 Not much news. Ride with Westermans, and Charles came for me. Charles had to take a NIGHT CLASS FROM 7-10. Another beautiful day.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 5,1956 Same routine at school. Home on bus. Trying to plan our TRIP TO ARIZONA. Such lovely weather for January. Disappointed. No letter from Dorothy all week. 1956 Page 3

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1956 Last day at John Burroughs. Charles had to go to night class, so I went to chapter [Eastern Star]. Had a nice time. 59 degrees today.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 1956 Colder today but sunny. Cleaned house, washed a washer and ironed, made cookies. Went to Reeders to club. $1.00, Herman [Reeder]; pennies, $.88, Bill [Walter]; $.75, Charles, $.25, Raymond [Axline]. Don and Ellen played bridge with Miss Jacobs and Mrs. Gates.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 1956 Another lovely day. 18 degrees. Didn't go to church. Charles went to see Ward Turtle about trains [to Arizona]. Don worked at Lazarus on inventory. Made $5.75 and a good dinner. Charles and I went to Bills in P.M.

MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1956 Didn't get a call until past 7:30, then got my 58th SCHOOL. Como. Don took me and I walked home. Charles and I watched Mary Martin in "Peter Pan." A two-hour program. Enjoyed it! A light snow today. A day call for school.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1956 At 7:15 called to Oakland Park [School]. A very bad, sleety morning. Charles took me, and I came home on bus. Charles ate dinner at lodge and I went with Paffy [Ralph Paffenbarger, Sr.] to funeral home. Mrs. Russell's father. [She was Departmental Secretary]. Wanner in P.M. and snow melted.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1956 Back to Oakland Park [School]. Finished there today. Charles came for me. Don did too, but we had gone. T.V. on blink, missed our good programs tonight. Our street still icy. Charles figured income tax.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1956 A day at home and how I enjoyed it! Got some cleaning done. Had T.V. fixed. A small tube, almost $10.00.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 1956 Another day at home. Cleaned the upstairs and some extra cleaning in kitchen. Went over to see Mrs. Westerman in P.M. Sun came out and melted some ice on street.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 1956 Not so much to do since I had been home two days. Washed two washers, ironed the shirts. Had my hair set. We went to Hatchs to club. $1.00, Juanita [Shupe]; $.75, Bernard [Hatch]; pennies, $.48, me; and $.25, Princess [Hatch]. Don and Ellen went to a show.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 1956 Had cramps all night and didn't go to church. Don and Ellen went. Charles made a blanket for baby's grave [Christine Cooper] and we took it out [to Union Cemetery]. Call for 6th at Highland. Mrs. Rein called again. Snow in evening. 1956 Page 4 MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1956 Deep snow in morning. I left a little before 7:30, hardly light. Got to school without any trouble. Took Charles about 45 minutes to get to university. Home at 4:20. Charles had stomach cramps like I had Saturday night. Don shoveled driveway.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1956 Back to Highland [Avenue School]. Don't especially care for this class. Didn't feel very well all day. Neither Charles nor I cared for much dinner. Don and Ellen went to dancing class.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1956 A day at home and how I enjoyed it. Didn't do too much. Washed a washer, clean curtains in bath downstairs. More snow in evening. Charles put our reservations in for Arizona.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 1956 Called to Beck [Street School] before I was downstairs. Deep snow, got there at nine o'clock. Snowed hard almost all day. Home at 4:30. Charles shoveled the driveway.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1956 Back to Beck. Had a nice two days there. Teachers were nice to me because of Bill [same school where Bill taught]. The principal brought me home - to Milford. Florence called in evening. Weather not quite so bad but slushy and bad walking.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 1956 Cleaned up house. Washed a washer, did some ironing. Went downtown in P.M. Took my coat to have a stole made [from a mink coat purchased in Canada in 1939]. Went to Lazarus' semi- annual [sale]. Got some of Gloria's dishes and a rhinestone bracelet. Don and Ellen came up for bridge. Much warmer and some snow melted.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 1956 Charles and I went to church. Home rest of day. Ellen had to work and Don didn't go.

MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 1956 7 degrees above. Choice of Milo or Weinland Park [Schools]. Took the latter. Fourth grade and I don't like it. Also lunch duty. Rode home with Dorothy Bond.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1956 4 degrees above. Back to Weinland Park. Charles took me. Do not like this school, glad to be through today. Seven teachers out [not at work] there today. Rode home with Mrs. Waterloo.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1956 Called to Southwood. Such a contrast in 4th grade from Weinland Park. A nice, quiet school. Charles getting ready to go to Chicago in morning.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1956 Charles left at 7:15. Paffenbargers stopped for him. I had a call for Northwood. 2nd grade. Don took me down. Had a nice day and enjoyed the class. Seems queer to have Charles gone.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 1956 13 degrees above. Washed and ironed and baked cookies. Nice to be home all day. 1956 Page 5 SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 1956 Cleaned house, put two pies in freezer. Had my hair set in P.M. Don and Ellen went to show. Had a long evening alone watching T. V. Charles' train was late, about midnight when he got home. Glad to see him. Hard rain in P.M. Thunder and Hail! Started Ayds. 140 pounds. [Ayds was a diet preparation. It was like a sweet caramel candy, and eating one before a meal was supposed to reduce one's appetite.]

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 1956 Don and Ellen went to church. Charles and I were home all evening. Mr. [Owen] Williams stopped for a visit.

MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 1956 Very bad morning. Had my choice of three schools, but took 5th Avenue. Charles took me and Don came for me. Very slippery in morning. Thawed some in P.M.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1956 So nice to have a day at home. Washed and ironed. Washed door curtains, sent front drapes to cleaners. Moved dining room ones to front while others are gone. Charles went to dentist. Don and Ellen went to dancing class. Charles looked at Plymouth.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1956 Called to Medary. Still very slippery. Don took me and came for me. Charles also came but didn't know it until we were home. Our street is a glare of ice, has been for days. Charles looked at Chevrolet. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1956 Back to Medary. Don't care for this class. Very slippery. One of teachers fell and had to be taken to hospital. Don took me. A Mrs. Mitchell brought me home. Lucille [Reeder] invited me to a party the 22nd.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1956 Back to Medary. Don took me both ways. Some of ice melted today. Bill called at noon. We were very surprised to learn Gloria had been in hospital all week. Had an operation for hemor- rhoids. .

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1956 A BIG DAY FOR DOROTHY AND DICK. MOVED INTO THEIR NEW HOME! We had club here in evening. I won $1.00; Charles, pennies, $1.00; Bill, $.75, and Edith, $.25. Ellen took Don to gold diggers. Had steak dinner at Clermont and dance afterwards. Miss Kennedy called for me to go back to Medary all week.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1956 A beautiful day. More snow melted. Since it was Boy Scout Sunday we didn't go to church. Took a drive in afternoon, looked at one house.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1956 Started another week at Medary. Don took me and came for me. Rain almost all day. Most of ice gone from out street. 1956 Page 6 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1956 Much nicer day than we have had for awhile. Another day at Medary - this is the "talkiest" class I have had for awhile. Don't care for it. I walked home after school. Don and Ellen went to dancing class. Bill called. Gloria had gone home from hospital on Monday.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1956 Another day at Medary. Don took me and brought me home. Washed two washers and did some ironing after school. A lovely day. Up to 56 degrees. Decided to go to Dorothy's on Tuesday.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1956 Charles took me to school and I walked home. Don called Ellen and found out she is sick.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1956 Don took me to school. Went downtown after school - to bank and got my fur stole. $35.00. Like it very much. Glad Ellen is better. To go back to Medary Monday. Charles had another tooth filled.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1956 A busy day. Washed and ironed. Had hair done in P.M. Went to Hardy's to club. We drove. Covert, $1.00; Charles, $.75; Princess, pennies, $.62; me, $.25. Don and Ellen were at Mrs. Gates for dinner with her family.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1956 Don and Ellen went to church. Charles and I went too. In P.M. went to Bills. Gloria was feeling better after hemorrhoid operation. Taking cold. Went to bed early.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1956 Went back to Medary. Miss White coming back Tuesday. Miserable cold. Don took me both ways. He went to Beta House in evening. This cold has rather spoiled my trip. Afraid of giving it to baby.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1956 Charles took me to bus. Left at 7:15. Stopped at Bowling Green for lunch. Had a pleasant trip. Got to Detroit at 2:15. After inquiries found bus to Clawson. One hour on it. Got off in front of Dorothy's house. The new home so nice and new furniture very lovely. Barbara has grown and such a darling. Her new bed came today. Called Dad to tell him I got here safely.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1956 A nice day. In afternoon Dorothy and I wheeled Barbara down to Clawson and went to grocery and ten cent store. A nice walk there and back. Dick had to go to a church meeting in evening. Baby six months today. She had a cake with six candles and dressed up in her good white nylon dress.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1956 Another nice day. I took Barbara for a ride, but too cold to stay out long. Dorothy was afraid to leave for fear some furniture would be delivered. Dick went bowling and wasn't home for dinner. Dorothy shortened drapes in front room. 1956 Page 7 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1956 Sleety snow during night. Several inches in morning. I did ironing while Dorothy shortened dining room drapes. In evening I stayed with the baby and they got groceries. Their dinette set and three new tables were delivered.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1956 More snow during night. I left soon after seven-thirty - almost an hour to get downtown. Got bus at 9 o'clock (marked Charleston -- lane 4). Stopped at Tiffin for lunch. Bus late. Home after four. Charles met me at Arcadia. He had house in order. Good to get home. Don took Ellen to Jai Lai for her birthday [actually February 20] and to hotel to dance. SHE WILL BE 21 MONDAY.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1956 We went to early church service. Chicken for dinner. Bill gave it to us. Home rest of day.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1956 At 6:30 called to Douglas, a third grade. Washed a washer before I left. Put in dryer after school, after dinner ironed eight shirts. Charles did dishes for me. Don went to fraternity meeting and to see Ellen.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1956 Snow during night. Bus very slow! Not a bad class at Douglas! Did more ironing after supper.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1956 Wonderful to have a day off. Baked a cherry pie and cookies. Put two cakes and a pie in freezer. Went to Lucilles to a bridge luncheon. I won first prize - a compact. A nice afternoon. Called to Southwood [School].

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1956 A real nice class at Southwood. I had them one day before and they remembered. Stopped at Lazarus after school, but didn't get anything.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1956 Back to Southwood. Finished there today. Don and Ellen went to a fraternity dance at Beechwold.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1956 Got lots done today. Washed three washers, one rug. Did the ironing, and cleaned the house Don and Ellen went to swimming meet in afternoon. Charles and I went to Walters for bridge. Rain and high winds. Much damage. Edith and I won bridge game by thirty points.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1956 A nice sunny day. Charles and I went to 9:30 service. Ellen had to work so Don didn't go. I went to see Mrs. Minister [neighbor] in afternoon and Charles went into Westermans.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1956 Called to Indianola. 6th grade. Don took me both ways. A nice class. Don went to fraternity meeting. HE WAS ASKED TO TRANSFER MEMBERSHIP HERE [FROM BELOIT] AND HE DID SO. He was pleased to be asked. After meeting he went to see Ellen. Rain and snow in evening 1956 Page 8 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1956 A sloppy morning and some spots slippery. Charles took me to school and I came home on bus. Sun came out and melted ice.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1956 A nice sunny day. Don took me to school both ways. BIG NEWS OF THE DAY. EISENHOWER ANNOUNCED HIS DECISION TO RUN AGAIN. Leap Year Day!. January and February have gone by so rapidly. Finished at Indianola today.

THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 1956 A day off at last. Went downtown early. Got a yellow hat ($8.99), yellow blouse and gloves. Two pair corduroy overalls for Barbara and blouse for Dorothy. Ate lunch at Mills [Clock Restaurant]. A nice day but windy. Charles went downtown, got a new hat, looked at Dodge and Chevrolet.

FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 1956 Call for John Burroughs. 4th. Had same class in January. Rode to High [Street] with teachers. We went to Paffenbargers for dinner. Fields, Shupes, Dean Carsons, and Catherine Brittingham [whose late husband, Red, a member of Charles' department, had died young]. Had to play Tripola (very boring). A nice day.

SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 1956 Another nice day and a busy one. Washed and ironed, cleaned house and also top shelf in kitchen cupboard. Had hair set. Went to Walters to club. Reeders drove. I won $1.00; Raymond, $.75; Edith, pennies, $.69; Merle, $.25. Ellen had to work.

SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 1956 A lovely day. Charles had so much extra grading, he didn't go to church with me. Don and Ellen went to early service, and took a drive. Bill, Gloria and Gary were here for supper and until almost 10:30. Charles spaded part of garden.

MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1956 A day off! Cleaned downstairs bathroom, washed walls in breakfast room. Baked cookies. Juanita [Shupe] and I had lunch at Faculty Club and went to Women's club. Had a nice time. 70 degrees today.

TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 1956 Another day off. FIRST THIS WINTER TO HAVE TWO DAYS OFF. Washed painted walls in kitchen, cleaned two more shelves in cupboard. Made a lemon pie. Went to our group meeting at church.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1956 Called to Douglas. 6th grade. Nice class. Washed a washer after supper, ironed three shirts. Charles went to see Mr. George [neighbor] about taking us to airport. He worked some in yard. Turning colder. Rain in P.M.

THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1956 Back to Douglas. Much colder. Snow flurries and windy. Movie in afternoon.

FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 1956 Another day at Douglas. Not so cold and windy today. Glad this is Friday. 1956 Page 9

SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1956 Cleaned up house. Washed and ironed. Steam pressed my good clothes to take on trip [to Arizona]. Charles and I went to Shupes and took the food since it is our turn. Had a nice evening. Don and Ellen went to Hartman [Theatre] to see "Carrousel." A nice day.

SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 1956 A lovely day. Rather cold. I went to early church. DON WENT TO POMERENE HALL IN AFTERNOON TO SEE ELLEN RECEIVE SENIOR RECOGNITION. We are busy getting our packing done for Arizona.

MONDAY, MARCH 12,1956 At ten 'till eight called to Southwood. Got there at five after nine. Miss Smith's class, 6A. Stopped at Lazarus after school. Bought a blue pocketbook ($5.65) and gifts for children in Arizona. Charles got our tickets. Neither he nor Don had a final today.

TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1956 Back to Southwood. Ate lunch with teachers. Miss Smith not coming back but had to quit today because of our trip. Tired tonight. Don had one final today and Charles gave two. Weather nice and sunny today.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 1956 Rain, snow and about every kind of weather today. Cleaned up house, washed and ironed, baked cookies and a pie. Had hair set. Charles finished at university. Don had two finals. ALL SET FOR ARIZONA.

THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 1956 QUITE SOMETHING FOR US TO BE FLYING TO ARIZONA! Mr. George took us to airport. We paid him $2.50. Left Columbus at 9:30. Nice flight, had coffee and cookies on plane. Changed to 4 motor plane in Chicago. Three hostesses. Had a wonderful lunch. Roll, butter, fruit cocktail, roast pork, sweet potatoes, peas, salad, pickle, olives, stuffed celery, angel food cake, ice cream, chocolate mint, cigarettes. Stopped [at] Albuquerque, got off a few minutes. On time. Ralph, Frieda, mother, all Betsy's family, Margie, King, Flo and Tom met us. Talked 'till late. Slept at Mothers. [Ralph was Charles identical twin brother; Frieda his wife. Their children included Margie, King, and Betsy. Not mentioned here were Joe and Linda. Flo was Gladys' cousin, Tom her husband. Charles' mother, Fanny, was now making her home with Ralph and Frieda on their ranch near Buckeye, Arizona. She had her own small house on the spacious property.]

FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1956 Beautiful day! Cool in morning, quite warm during day. Went to Carols in morning. [Carol Cooper, wife of Joe]. All went to Phoenix for rodeo. Made scenes for "Bus Stop" with Marilyn Monroe. Fun to see her. Enjoyed part of rodeo but too long. All went to Joe and Carol's for dinner. DOROTHY'S 28TH BIRTHDAY. We gave her a step stool, blouse and anklets.

SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 1956 Around home all day. Really warmed up. In evening we sat on porch.

SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 1956 Beautiful day. WENT ON A DESERT PICNIC. 27 there. All Ralph's family, Betsy's five, Carol, Joe, Kathy [Joe's daughter], Flo and Tom [Nelson], Mr. and Mrs. Mack [parents of Carol Cooper; Mrs. Mack just celebrated her 95th birthday in 2001]; Hazel and Fred Bay, their son, wife, 1956 Page 10 and three children. [I'm not sure, but the Bay's were probably related to the Bays of Cumberland, Ohio, and were either relatives or friends of Fanny and Jennie.] Had so much food! All stopped at Ralph's afterwards.

MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1956 Quite a day! Ralph, Frieda, Mother, Charles and I left at seven o'clock. Went up the Apache Trail to Roosevelt Dam. Ate lunch at Globe. Stopped at arboretum to see flowers. Beautiful mountain scenery - very sharp curves. Came to Macks at six o'clock. Changed clothes there. Macks entertained all of us, and Carol and Joe at a fashionable place for dinner. Had a wonderful dinner and went back to Macks for awhile. Very warm, during day. Home eleven o'clock.

TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 1956 Didn't do much in morning. Ironed some shirts. Ralph had a meeting and Charles went around with Joe. In afternoon Carol took me to Scottsdale - a ritzy resort town - big prices. Joe, Carol, Kathy, Linda, Charles and I had a good chicken dinner at Mothers. [Her separate house was behind the main house at the ranch]. Door opened in evening.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 1956 Ralph took us in to Flo and Toms around noon. Had lunch there. After Tom came home he drove us around town and to see their church. They took us to airport for dinner. A lovely meal. Came back to their house and looked at our pictures.

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1956 Charles and I went uptown and got a beaded belt and billfold for Gary, and Indian moccasins for Barbara. [Both grandchildren]. Frieda and mother [Stewart] came about middle of afternoon. In evening Charles went to Kiwanis [club] with Ralph. Mother, Frieda, and I went to a benefit card party at Buckeye Woman's Club.

FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 1956 Frieda had to practice for [Daughters of the] Nile. Mother and I came in to Flo's. Had lunch with her. After Frieda came, we went to Betsy's for awhile. Charles and I gave them a charcoal broiler. We had broiled steaks for dinner. Our last evening ending a nice visit.

SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 1956 We left soon after eight for airport. Joe and Carol and Kathy came later and all of Betsy;s family. A beautiful day. A lovely flight. Stopped at Albuquerque and Kansas City, Missouri. After leaving there had to return to put distributor in engine No. 4. Delayed 1 1/2 hours. Missed plane in Chicago. Put us on a later flight, gave us a meal ticket, $2.50 each. We ate at airport. Home twelve o'clock. Don and Ellen met us.

SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 1956 Nice to be home. Did some unpacking. Made a date pudding for dinner. Went to Country Fair in P.M. to look for step stool for Dorothy. Don and Ellen went to church. He moved her things to Children's Hospital in afternoon. Had dinner at Mrs. Gates.

MONDAY, MARCH 26, 1956 56 degrees. A lovely day. I washed two washers and ironed, mopped kitchen and bath. Cleaned the broom closet. Reported for school and had a call for Weinland Park. Don went to see Ellen in evening. Charles planted lettuce. 1956 Page 11 TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1956 Mrs. Hasen's school at Weinland Park. [The Hasen's were neighbors. John Hasen was a classmate of Don's at North High School]. Don't care much for it. Baked a blueberry pie after school. Charles and Don had first classes for this quarter. Don has twenty hours.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 1956 Pouring rain! Don took me and came for me. Charles had to go back to university to help get the night class started.

THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1956 Nice day but rather cold. Glad this is my last day at Weinland Park. Don took me and I came home on bus. After supper Charles and I went to look at Dodge.

FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 1956 Vacation today! I cleaned floor, baseboard, and press [closet] in front bedroom. Went downtown in P.M. Bought two stepstools (Dorothy will get her birthday one when she comes down). Went to see "Carrousel." Don and Ellen to a movie.

SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1956 Another busy day. Washed two washers and did some ironing. Cleaned up house. Had hair done at 12:30. The salesman came up with Dodge. Went down to see some, got a good trade-in, and BOUGHT A "CUSTOM ROYAL." THE DELUXE MODEL. ($2800 and old car). Quite pleased about it. Don went with us. He and Ellen played bridge with us in evening. Had date pudding and ice cream.

SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 1956 A beautiful Easter Day. Ellen had to work, so Don went to church alone. Charles and I went to 9:30 service. In P.M. we went to see Lois and took a short drive. Called Florence. She is coming to lunch with me at Faculty Club tomorrow.

MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1956 Vacation for Easter Monday. Washed one washer and dryer stopped. Met Florence for lunch at Faculty Club. Had a nice meeting. Came home with Charles. MY LAST RIDE IN THE [1949] HUDSON. Called to Southwood. Don went to fraternity meeting.

TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 1956 Charles took the car down and got our new Dodge. Rather sentimental but hated to see Hudson go out driveway for last time. However, the new car is a beauty. Took a little drive. Don and I each had a turn at driving. Third time this year have had same class at Southwood. Nice class.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1956 No call today. Finished housecleaning our bedroom. Drapes home from cleaners. Went to see Lucille [Reeder] (she had been in hospital), took her a plate of cookies.

THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 1956 No call. I mended and washed curtains in Dorothy's room. Also did machine mending. A lovely day and warmer. Charles and I went for groceries after supper. I drove to Albers. 1956 Page 12 FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 1956 Third day for no call. So glad to be home today. Cleaned out boxes on third floor and some things in small room on third floor. Dorothy, Dick and Barbara were here before 2:30. So glad to see them! Made date pudding for dinner. The baby has grown so much.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 1956 Didn't do much but cook today and play with baby. Did wash one washer and iron four shirts. Charles and Dick loaded the trailer (they brought with them) with bedroom suite, etc. After dinner Bill, Gloria and Gary came. They were here 'till 11:30. Don brought Ellen up for awhile. So nice to have all home at one time. Rain, snow today! Cold!

SUNDAY, APRIL 8, 1956 More snow flurries! I went to church alone. Don and Ellen went. More snow flurries and cold! Charles and I drove to Delaware [town north of Columbus]. I did most of driving. Our new car is a joy to drive. Called to Hubbard. 5th grade.

MONDAY, APRIL 9, 1956 Charles took me to school and I drove. Nice day and a good class. Home on bus. Washed and dried a washer after school. Saw the first shoot of asparagus. Don went to fraternity meeting.

TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1956 Back to Hubbard. Has been a dental student there both days. Charles took me -- home on bus. He took car down. A slight adjustment on gear shifting.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 1956 A day off -- warmed up and really nice day. I cleaned Dorothy's room, turned rug. Went downtown, got Jennie's birthday gifts, a jacket for Charles's birthday. It was too small -- I took it back. Two trips downtown. Charles started dinner. He and Don moved bed from back room to Dorothy's room. Called to Second Avenue.

THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1956 Charles took me to school and I drove. Mrs. Ream saw me waiting for bus and brought me home. Didn't care much for this school. (Charles and I went for groceries after dinner.) No, Friday.

FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1956 Back to Second [Avenue School]. A long movie in afternoon. Went downtown after school to look for a suit but didn't find one. Went for groceries. Mrs. Thompson there. Had lunch together.

SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1956 A busy day! Washed three washers and did a good bit of ironing. Cleaned up house. Charles washed car (we sure like it). Had hair set - came home and made two date puddings. Went to Shupes to club. I got $1.00; Juanita [Shupe], $.75; Bernard [Hatch], pennies, $.31; and Covert [Hardy], $.25. Don and Ellen went to show. Charles planted parsnips and radishes.

SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 1956 Went to Cumberland. I drove to Hebron. Rained on us a good bit of way home. Called back to Second for two days.

MONDAY, APRIL 16, 1956 Charles took me to school and I drove. Had sleety snow twice during day. Cold wind. Don went to Beta meeting. 1956 Page 13

TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 1956 Back to Second. Had lunch duty. Will be there all week. More snow and rain today. Really cold for April.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1956 Getting tired of this class but will be there all week. Charles took me and came for me. Ate lunch with the teachers. Still cold! Bill called this morning. After school baked two crusts and two cakes. All for freezer except one crust and washed a washer.

THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1956 Another day at Second. Getting tired of this bunch. Charles took me (I drove), and Don came for me. Charles washed car.

FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1956 Glad this is Friday, but going back for another week. Washed a washer before school. Ironed shirts after I got home. Charles and I went to Graceland Shopping Center. He bought a summer suit at Union. Stopped at Albers for groceries.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 1956 Really worked today. Cleaned floors and swept back bedroom, other odd jobs upstairs. Cleaned up house, mopped kitchen, ironed. Edith and Bill were here in evening. Men won. Don and Ellen went to Valley Dale. Charles put trailer hitch on car.

SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 1956 Don and Ellen went to church and Charles and I went. I made an angel food cake before church. Home rest of day. Hard rain in afternoon. Slept two hours (needed it, for have been working hard).

MONDAY, APRIL 23, 1956 Started another week at Second. Hope it is the last for I don't like this class. Cleaned two shelves in cupboard before school. Charles and I drove up to Worthington after dishes were done. Don went to fraternity meeting. Still cold. Water frozen in bird bath this morning. Had first meal of asparagus.

TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1956 Another day of school. Children had hearing test. Don came for me. Rain in morning but didn't last long. Went to Willman's to look for dresser. Took a little drive. Mrs. Westerman came in to tell us our 'phone out of order. Washed two blankets after school.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 1956 Went on bus this morning. Charles came for me. We brought Mrs. Bennett home. Washed a washer and did some ironing. Rained hard in evening. Phone fixed.

THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1956 Charles took me to school. I drove. Came home on bus. To go back Monday and Tuesday next week. I am tired of this class. Charles and I went to Albers for groceries. After supper Don had dishes washed when we came back. Bill called and invited us for Sunday dinner. 1956 Page 14 FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 1956 Sure glad it is Friday. I just don't care for this school. Movie in P.M. Don brought me home. Had early dinner, drove to East End to get wheel to lift trailer. Stopped to see Pat a few minutes. Don went to Beta House for initiation. Much warmer today. First warm evening we have had. Dorothy wants me to come up the 7th. Dick going away.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 1956 Another busy Saturday. Washed curtains in back bedroom, washed and ironed, washed my hair. (Pat wasn't at [beauty] shop today). We went to Walters for a foursome. Edith and I more than doubled score on men. They gave us grapefruit from Florida. Still cold! Charles had an all day meeting on campus.

SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 1956 Charles and I went to Bills for dinner. Had a nice afternoon. Mr. Williams here in evening.

MONDAY, APRIL 30, 1956 Went back to Second. Charles went early and I took bus. Don came for me.

TUESDAY, MAY 1, 1956 My last day at Second Avenue and am really glad to get rid of this class.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1956 First day off for three weeks. Washed and ironed and made a cake for CHARLES' 57th BIRTHDAY. I gave him a blue jacket, Don, cigars; cards from Bills, and Dorothy (her gift to come later). She and Dick called in evening to wish Dad a happy birthday. Had chicken for dinner, ate in dining room with sterling and haviland [china]. $5.00 from Jennie. Went downtown. Open bank account. Got pen and pencil set. [Also] blue and white dress.

THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1956 Called to Douglas. Charles took me to school. Home on bus. 6th grade. Don't care for it. One of nicest days we have had.

FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1956 SOME EXCITEMENT AT 3:15 A.M. CHARLES CAUGHT A BURGLAR ENTERING OUR [BED]ROOM. HE CHASED HIM DOWN STAIRS. Had ransacked downstairs, been in two bedrooms. All that was gone was $2.00, bus tickets, pen and pencil set I got at bank. Called police, he came in a few minutes. Detective here later. Could not find fingerprints. Didn't sleep much rest of night. Student teacher at school. Charles had a meeting and didn't come home for dinner. Don went to Indianola [theatre]. Rain in morning. Cleared off but cool.

SATURDAY, MAY 5, 1956 Didn't feel very peppy. Taking cold, slept late. Cleaned up house, washed a washer. Washed curtains over buffet. Don and Ellen went to May breakfast and he went to Mrs. Gates for dinner with Ellen and her folks here from Washington. Charles and I went to Axlines to club. Lucille, $1.00; Raymond, $.75; me, pennies, $.72; Bill, $.25. Charles put out porch furniture. Had hair set.

SUNDAY, MAY 6, 1956 We didn't go to church - the youth choir had charge. Busy all morning, Baked cookies and shortcake. Getting packed to go to Dorothy's tomorrow. Sat on porch in afternoon for first time this spring. 1956 Page 15

MONDAY, MAY 7, 1956 Up at 5:45. Charles took me to 7:15 bus. Had a nice trip on scenic cruiser. A good lunch at Green Gables. Bus half hour late. Got to Dorothy's same time. 3:45. She and Barbara (with a new tooth) were at door to meet me. Dick went to Buffalo to be gone 'till Thursday. Barbara is crawling, pulling herself up to things - walks around her play pen.

TUESDAY, MAY 8, 1956 Nice day but still cool. I did ironing for Dorothy. She cut out pair overalls for baby left from material she had used to make Charles a shirt for his birthday. One of neighbors stopped. We wheeled Barbara to Clawson. Had a "Diary Queen" and stopped in some of stores. Corn on cob for dinner and baked doughnuts Dorothy made from a recipe I brought. Very good!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1956 Had intended driving to Northland [Shopping Center - said to be the nations's largest in 1956] but such a day! Really poured rain. Dorothy finished the baby's overalls and cut out a sun suit for her.

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1956 Stopped raining but mostly a gloomy day. Dorothy worked on sun suit. Charles came at 12:20. So glad to see him. The minister from Clawson came to call. Also brought another neighbor. Dick got home at 6:30. Brought two sunsuits to Barbara and material to Dorothy. Bridge in evening.

FRIDAY, MAY 11, 1956 Charles, Dorothy, Barbara and I went to Northland. Got baby two bonnets - yellow and pink one. Dorothy finished the sun suit. Charles and I took a walk after supper. Bridge in evening. Much warmer!

SATURDAY, MAY 12, 1956 Almost hot today. We all went to Sears. Got trash burner for Dorothy and Dick. Dorothy made coat for sun suit and cut out a bonnet. Tornado warnings all evening. Struck Flint and all around. Not lifted 'till three A.M. Charles, Dorothy, and Dick stayed up 'till one. I went to bed but didn't sleep much.

SUNDAY, MAY 13, 1956 Turned out to be really hot. We left at twelve five. Home at 6:20. Drove through water in four places. Nice to be home but had a nice trip.

MONDAY, MAY 14, 1956 Call to Southwood. Third grade. Mr. Hansel [neighbor] took me downtown. Just a day. In evening we went with Paffenbargers to dinner at Ohio Union [at Ohio State]. [Annual dinner to honor those faculty members with ] 25 years and more [of service]. Quite warm during day but cooler in evening. Don went to fraternity meeting.

TUESDAY, MAY 15, 1956 A day at home. Turned out to be a rainy one. I washed two washers, did most of ironing. Door curtains and small green ones. Made a rhubarb custard pie. 1956 Page 16 WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 1956 Another day at home. Washed woodwork in kitchen and breakfast room. Washed a washer. More ironing. Made two "jiffy" cakes. Missed Charles overcoat. Hope we can find it. Very cool today. The furnace feels good.

THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1956 Called to Douglas. 4th grade. The worst bunch I have had at this school. Bus, both ways. Made an apple, raisin cake for breakfast. Hard rain in afternoon. Still quite cool.

FRIDAY, MAY 18, 1956 Another day at Douglas. Think even less of this class than I did yesterday. Charles got groceries. Had a meeting with man from McGraw Hill, didn't get home 'till late.

SATURDAY, MAY 19, 1956 A nice day. Don and Ellen had a picnic along river. I cleaned up house. Dinner club here. Had roast beef. I won $1.00; Bernard, $.75; Charles, pennies, $.54; Covert, $.25. Washed all dishes after they left.

SUNDAY, MAY 20, 1956 Beautiful day. Charles and I left at 6:30 for Cumberland. Went to cemetery [where both Charles and Gladys had many relatives buried]. Home at twelve. Jennie came back with us. I drove to Hebron. Florence called in P.M.

MONDAY, MAY 21, 1956 Really got a lot done, washing and ironing. Looked at clock wrong and got up an hour early. A lovely warm day. Had a call for Hamilton, 5th grade, for rest of week. Don went to fraternity meeting.

TUESDAY, MAY 22, 1956 MY 60th SCHOOL [HAMILTON] and a very nice one. Very warm. Don took me both ways. We went to Faculty Club to party for Wooster [Field - the artist who painted the picture of Fish Lake as seen from the Cooper' front porch]. All there and a very nice evening. Bill stopped at noon a few minutes. Had taken principal home sick.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 1956 Charles took me to school and I came home on bus. Much cooler. Edith and Bill [Walter] were here in evening. Jennie is having Bill [Walter, an attorney] write her will. Washed a washer.

THURSDAY, MAY 24, 1956 A nice day. Same routine at school. Bill [Walter] here. Jennie signed her will, I was a witness. Did ironing before school. FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1956 Glad this is Friday. A lovely day. Children went out on playground in P.M. Home on bus and very tired. Don and Ellen went to Beta party at Circleville. Charles took Jennie to Doctor. Looked at some of our slides.

SATURDAY, MAY 26, 1956 Jennie and I were downtown when stores opened. She got all she had wanted. I got another "bridge Hummel," [paid for with winnings from her bridge games] and measuring spoons. Home at twelve. Got permanent in afternoon ($12.50 - $.50 tip). All home in evening. 1956 Page 17 SUNDAY, MAY 27, 1956 Rained about all night and such a morning! Rained until afternoon. We took Jennie to Gails to go home with her. We didn't go to church. Put a blueberry pie, a crust, and two cakes in freezer. All home rest of day.

MONDAY, MAY 28, 1956 A beautiful day and nice to be home. I washed three washers and did part of ironing. Made a rhubarb custard pie and loaf of cinnamon-raisin bread. Worked in yard in evening.

TUESDAY, MAY 29, 1956 Another day at home. Cleaned big press [closet] on 3rd floor., and one to right of desk. Finished ironing. Charles, Don, and I went to cemetery [to Christine's grave] in evening. Showers during day.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 1956 A lovely Memorial Day. Didn't do much work. Charles washed trailer. Bills were here for dinner. Didn't stay late.

THURSDAY, MAY 31, 1956 Called to Southwood. 6th grade. Nice class. Washed a washer after school. Hard rain in afternoon and evening. Picked a quart of strawberries.

FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 1956 Much cooler. Went back to Southwood. This might be my last day this year. Had a "bell ringer" program and a play in P.M. Turned furnace on after school.

SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1956 Cleaned up house. Cleaned over, washed two washers. Charles sanded trailer. Dick Hang [from Charles' Department at Ohio State] is going to paint it. We went to Reeders to club. Charles won $1.00; I won pennies, $.82; Lucille, $.75; Edith, $.25. Our last meeting till fall. Don and Ellen went to show. Cold and rainy.

SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 1956 We got up at 5:30 and went to PUT-IN-BAY. Rained on us most of way and most of time while there. DON GOT JOB - DRIVING A TAXI [1929 PLYMOUTH TOURING CAR WITH THREE ROWS OF SEATS] FOR THE SUMMER. He was quite pleased with the outlook. Home at quarter 'till six. Turned up furnace.

MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1956 A lovely day and warmer. I washed a washer and did extra cleaning in dining room. Charles had a final and Don had his first one. Charles took the car down for 2,000 mile check. TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 1956 Another lovely day. Did more cleaning on third floor and washed four strips of curtains. Helped on committee at church with Mary Jane [Jackson]. Hangs were here in evening. Don had second final.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 1956 Called to Fifth Avenue, 5th and 6th grades. Quite a contrast from nice classes I had been having. Charles came for me. Don finished finals and is about packed to leave on Friday [for Put-in- Bay]. Charles fixed lights on trailer. Lovely day! 1956 Page 18 THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1956 Another nice day. Went back to 5th [Avenue School] for half day. So glad school is out. Charles came for me. In P.M. washed a washer, made cherry pie. Chicken for supper. Don all packed. Went out with Ellen. Dick Hang painted trailer.

FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1956 Don left [for his job at Put-in-Bay] at 7:30. Hated to see him go. I washed two washers. Charles painted bath upstairs. Don called at 3:45. Broken spring had cost him $33.00. Charles had to telegraph money. Giffords here in P.M. Florence here for dinner. Looked at some of her slides and some of ours.

SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 1956 Beautiful day. OUR THIRTY-THIRD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. I washed tile in bathroom, clean curtains on third floor. Fields invited us to Ricardo's [restaurant] for dinner. Had a delicious dinner and nice evening at their home. Cards from Dorothy, Edith, and Florence.

SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 1956 Lovely day. I went to church. Spent all afternoon and evening on front porch.

MONDAY, JUNE 11, 1956 Washed and ironed. We went to Bills in afternoon. THEY ARE GOING TO TAKE [ADOPT] AN EIGHT-YEAR OLD LITTLE GIRL [NANCY KAY]. Very hot. I drove to Lancaster [near to where Bill lived].

TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 1956 The men met at office about material for book [French's Engineering Drawing]. I washed basement windows, made strawberry jam, and did some cleaning with "Renuzit." Still very hot. BILL'S GOT KAY.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 1956 DOROTHY'S THIRD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Did some ironing. Took paint off a dresser top. Reeders were here for dinner.

THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 1956 Went downtown early to bank. Had my last two checks. Home at 12:30. Paffenbargers were here in evening. Still very hot.

FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 1956 Washed two washers and bedroom rugs. Did most of ironing. BILL'S SURPRISED US, CAME UP FOR DINNER HAD KAY WITH THEM - SUCH A NICE LITTLE GIRL. HOPE ALL WORKS OUT WELL FOR THEM. SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 1956 Charles started to pack trailer. I did some packing. Edith and Bill were down. The men almost beat us, but decided to play another rubber and Edith and I won. Had my hair set. Good letter from Don.

SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 1956 Church is at 9:30. I went but Charles did more packing. I picked a pint of [straw]berries. Must have had 16 or 17 quarts altogether. 1956 Page 19 MONDAY, JUNE 18, 1956 Final day of preparation. Washed a washer and ironed. Rain a good part of day. All ready to go by eight o'clock. Hope all goes well and we return safely in fall. Went to bed at nine o'clock.

TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 1956 Up at 4:30. Left at 5:20. A nice day to drive. Got to Dorothy's [in Detroit] 20 'till 12. 312 miles. A little farther by Delaware. So good to see them. Barbara has grown a lot. In P.M. we drove down to Clawson. Dad got helper springs and put them on car. Bridge in evening.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 1956 Nice day. Didn't do much. Some ironing for Dorothy. We drove to Clawson to get tomato stakes. I took the baby for a walk. Bridge in evening.

THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1956 Left Dorothy's at 4:15. They didn't hear us leave. Ate breakfast at Flint - stopped at Clare for coffee and gasoline. Ate lunch at Cheboygan. Got to ferry at 12:48 - on in 10 minutes. ($5.50). At St. Ignace at 1:45. Had several detours. Got to Escanaba at 5:45. Stayed at Knotty Pine motel where we stayed a year ago. ($6.00). Ate across road, then walked up town. Talked 'till ten with another couple from motel - Mr. and Mrs. Lever. Nicer restaurant for breakfast 14 miles from Dorothy's, left side Nye's Diary Bar.

FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 1956 Left Escanaba at 5:30, or 4:30 after turning back watches. Ate breakfast at Marco's. Had some fog. Ate lunch at Diary Bar at Rice Lake. Stopped in Spooner for groceries. Got to cottage at two o'clock. Everything fine. Did what was necessary to get settled. Quite warm. Lake lower. Little birds [phoebes] on back porch. [I cannot recall any year when phoebes have not built a nest in very same place on back porch.] Zahns here.

SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 1956 Got most everything unpacked and cottage cleaned up. Very windy all day. Charles and I set out marigolds and petunias we brought from home. Lindsay's stopped and gave us three nice fish. Cool in morning and evening.

SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 1956 Cloudy and cool today. We went to church. Nice to see the Beavins [the minister and his wife] again. Mrs. Beavin gave us roses and rhubarb. Got boat in water. We fished in late afternoon and early evening. Charles and I both caught a pike 19 inches long. Fire in evening.

MONDAY, JUNE 25, 1956 Really chilly in morning. Had furnace lit awhile. Charles put in dock. Wore waders. I baked a rhubarb pie. We went to Soutters in P.M. Saw two deer, one a fawn. Fished after supper, but no fish. Picked enough wild strawberries for each of us to have a dish - growing by "Buckeye" sign. Letters from Bill and Dorothy. Paper started.

TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 1956 Went to Zahns in P.M. Then to Johnson's for bread. LaVerne [Johnson, son of Leonard and Bernice, and today (2002) the next-door neighbor of Don and Ellen] brought me home, as a storm was coming up. Charles fixed sliding door. Had to tear out part of hall and bedroom press [closet]. Fire in evening. Very windy all day. 1956 Page 20 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 1956 Did the washing. Leona put in some things and helped. Went to Tokashs in P.M. Made reservations for dinner on Saturday. Then went to Thorntons (No. 12) [a rental cabin owned by Johnsons just south of Cooper's cottage ]. Fished in evening but no fish. Charles dug garbage pit. Zahns came over for "scrabble."

THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 1956 Took a walk up road early in morning. Went to town for groceries. I drove in. Went to Little Fish [lake] to fish after dinner, but ended at Lindsays. [Lindsays owned the property later owned by Dybvigs] Ate on porch again this evening. No fire tonight.

FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 1956 Really cleaned cottage and guest house nice. Baked black walnut cookies and cinnamon raisin bread. Ralph and Viola [Paffenbarger] came at 4:30. Had a good dinner and spent the evening visiting. Mrs. Zahn here in afternoon.

SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 1956 Didn't do any work. Viola and I had a ride around lake. All had a good swim (first) in afternoon. Went to Leahys for dinner (such a good one). Took a drive, saw four deer, a doe and twin fawns. We beat the men at bridge.

SUNDAY, JULY 1, 1956 Rain this morning. We all went to church. Paffy's took us to "Country Kitchen" for dinner. We drove down to Sarona [where OSU basketball coach, Harold Olson, had a summer camp]. In evening we walked up to Johnsons to see "$64,000 Challenge." [Charles and Gladys had no television nor telephone at the cottage.] Bridge in evening.

MONDAY, JULY 2, 1956 A beautiful day. Men went fishing at 6 o'clock and stopped at Lindsays. We picked wild strawberries, planted some rose bushes, went to Zahns, played "scrabble." Charles and Ralph each got a pike.

TUESDAY, JULY 3, 1956 We all went to town. Viola and I enjoyed looking through stores. We all went by boat to Lindsays. Bridge in evening after we had gone to O'Hearns. Saw the $64,000 question there.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 1956 A lovely Fourth. Men didn't do anything. Viola and I went up road, got [pine]cones and flowers. Saw a deer. Northrups called in afternoon. We went to Soutters to dinner. Took melon, cake and ham loaf. Saw four deer on way.

THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1956 Viola and Ralph [Paffenbarger, Sr.] left at 5:30. We got up and had breakfast for them. Had the washing done and refrigerator defrosted by 9:30. We took a walk in P.M. for juneberies. Such a mess of ticks! Throntons and Mrs. Lochelle here in evening.

FRIDAY, JULY 6, 1956 Beautiful day! I made a jar of jam from juneberries [sometimes known also as service berries or saskatoons], baked caked and rice pudding. Did ironing. O'Hearns here in afternoon. We fished after supper. No fish. Went to Zahns for scrabble. Charles made folding drawing table - put in 1956 Page 21 guest house. [Charles, of course, taught "Engineering Drawing" at Ohio State; later known as "Engineering Graphics."]

SATURDAY, JULY 7, 1956 Rain began during night and lasted 'till afternoon. I made lemon cake pie, cut stockings for [hooked] rug. Charles worked on book most of day. Leona over in P.M. Charles and I played "Honeymoon bridge" and scrabble in evening. Fire in fire place.

SUNDAY, JULY 8, 1956 Gloomy, cold day. We went to church, looked around ten cent store afterward. Was at Zahns a little while. Lindsays were there. Worked on rug. Charles and I played "Honeymoon bridge." Ate supper by fire. Furnace lit most of day while we were home. Fireplace in evening. Mr. Zahns birthday.

MONDAY, JULY 9, 1956 A lovely day. I baked cookies, washed my hair, worked on rug. Zahns left about ten. Charles worked on book all morning. Took a swim, water cold. I took a "row." We fished an hour and a half. No fish. Fire in fire place.

TUESDAY, JULY 10, 1956 Another lovely day. Charles worked on book in morning. We went past Nutts to looks for berries - aren't any to amount to anything. Walked to dump. Enjoyed porch and didn't go fishing.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 1956 Warmer today. Charles worked on book in morning. I started my dog painting, made nut bread. Good letter from Don. In afternoon had a swim, carried stones up for cement. I rowed and we fished in evening. Charles got one pike.

THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1956 Cloudy part of day. Charles worked on book in morning. I did quite a lot on crocheted rug, sorted socks, etc. In P.M. we went to O'Hearns. They are leaving tomorrow. Lindsays stopped after we came home. Rain in evening, didn't go fishing.

FRIDAY, JULY 13, 1956 We went to town [Spooner]. I got new pair jeans. Had car greased. Went to see Mrs. Ferber in P.M. Fished in evening. Charles got a nice pike on a frog.

SATURDAY, JULY 14, 1956 Didn't do much today. Cleaned up cottage. Charles put in some forms for car port. I got a pike in evening.

SUNDAY, JULY 15, 1956 We decided not to go to church. Lindsay's stopped about noon. Wanted us to go over to see a big bass - then had us stay for a lovely dinner. After they brought us home. Charles caught some frogs. I was ready to swim when Mr. and Mrs. Kaddatz came. Hard storm and rain in evening.

MONDAY, JULY 16, 1956 Didn't do much. Charles got up at 3:15. He and Lindsays left at four for Little Bear Lake. Home at 12:30 with nine big ones. Threw several back. Lindsays didn't want any. They stayed for lunch. I had a swim but too cold for Charles. Fire in evening. We went to Meronks for eggs and visited awhile. Rev. Beavins birthday. 1956 Page 22

TUESDAY, JULY 17, 1956 Another cool day. Charles worked on book in morning, and finished forms for cement work in P.M. (car port). I washed windows on west side and cleaned bathroom. We drove to Lindsays to get Charles' tackle box. Went to Johnsons in evening. Saw some T.V. A little fire feels good.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1956 A nice day. I did a big washing, two bed spreads, pillow covers and aired pillows. We took trailer and went to Shoemaker road for a load of sand. Didn't fish in evening - quite cool.

THURSDAY, JULY 19, 1956 Gloomy and cool. I did the ironing. Too cool on lake to fish in evening. Shut in most of day. We went to Soutters in P.M.

FRIDAY, JULY 20, 1956 Rainy morning. We went to town - gave Mrs. Beavin a meal of fish. Got red shoes for Barbara, and a doll for Kay [Bill's adopted daughter, then 8 years old]. Charles worked on book in P.M. I finished crocheted rug for Dorothy. Still shut in. Barbara took first steps.

SATURDAY, JULY 21, 1956 Another gloomy day. Charles put in CEMENT FOUNDATION FOR CAR PORT AND FIXED POST FOR BELL. [The old school bell which I had heard Charles purchased for $3.00 at an auction. One can hear it all over the lake. Both bell and post remain in excellent condition.] (old one had rotted). I cleaned cottage, made cinnamon-raisin bread. Made up beds for Macovinas [Paul Macovina was a colleague of Charles' at university] who are coming Sunday.

SUNDAY, JULY 22, 1956 A much nicer day. We went to church. After dinner all cleaned up for company. They didn't come 'till eight o'clock - five of them. Paul and Ann; Ann, fifteen; Danny, fourteen; and Bill, five. First day not to have fire for awhile.

MONDAY, JULY 23, 1956 I didn't do much, only cooking and dishes. Children enjoyed water. Took them for row around lake. All went swimming. Men fished in evening - put back two they caught. Scrabble in evening.

TUESDAY, JULY 24, 1956 Another nice day. I made a cake and lemon pie. Men got up at 3:15, went to Little Bear [Lake] but no fish. Charles took Paul, Ann, and Bill for a drive in afternoon. Fished in evening. (Charles got a 15 inch bass on a frog. Wednesday A.M.) Swimming in P.M.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 1956 Didn't do much today. Men fished all morning. I made a cake. Bill fished from dock. Caught some nice bluegills and rock bass. Mac's fished with children in evening. Charles, Ann, and I took a row. A lovely and unusual sunset.

THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1956 Macovina"s left at 8:30. I did the washing. Charles laid first row of cement blocks [for the carport; today the garage]. Very windy all day. 1956 Page 23 FRIDAY, July 27, 1956 Gloomy day. Didn't do much except ironing. We went to lumber company for seven more [cement] blocks. Charles laid two more rows of blocks and finished foundation. Didn't fish in evening. Sat on terrace. Tippy came and stayed awhile.

SATURDAY, JULY 28, 1956 Didn't do much cleaning since more company next week. Filled wood box. In morning Lindsays came over by boat. In P.M. we went there, by boat, and Charles took pictures inside and outside their cottage. Enjoyed fireplace in evening.

SUNDAY, JULY 29, 1956 A beautiful day. We went to church. Stopped at Meronks for eggs and vegetables. Mrs. Meronk gave me a lovely bouquet. We went out on lake around 4:30 and stayed two hours. I rowed most of way. No fish, but lake nice. Wooster's [Fields] birthday.

MONDAY, JULY 30, 1956 Gloomy day. Charles worked on foundation for trailer port. Marked out my hooked rug. I started it. Good letter from Don. Enjoyed fireplace in evening.

TUESDAY, JULY 31, 1956 A beautiful day. Charles cut down three birches and put in form for foundation for trailer port. We took a swim in morning. Left for town at 11:30. After we came home took a baby gift to Meronks and stopped to see Kaddatz'. Went fishing in evening. Enjoyed the water but no fish.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1956 Beautiful day! I made black walnut cookies. Had cottage all in order. Charles cleaned up around shop. Fields [Wooster and Margie] came at four o'clock.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 1956 We didn't do much but visit. Went to Lindsays in P.M. They weren't there, but Kaddatz were. We visited awhile - met [illegible] on way. Bridge in evening. Rain started in evening.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 1956 Rained a good part of night. Soutters came and we left at 6:30 for our boat trip on Lake Superior. Rained so hard, drove as far as Hayward [50 miles] and came home. Ate picnic lunch here by fire.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 1956 No rain, but gloomy,. I cleaned cottage before Margie and Wooster were up. Made lemon cake and chocolate pie. Bridge in evening. Went by boat to Lindsays in afternoon. Wooster caught a 20 1/2 inch pike. (on Sunday).

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 1956 We didn't go to church. Margie and I had a nice ride around lake. We were invited to Soutters for dinner. I took a cake. Had a pleasant evening. Saw a deer on way.

MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1956 Charles and I went to Nutts early to order lumber. Went to town early. Went to WOOD CARVING MUSEUM. Margie got Wooster a shirt and jacket for his birthday. Baked cookies. 1956 Page 24 TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1956 Charles isn't getting anything done on book or car port. He and Wooster hauled a load of sand. Margie and I played scrabble in P.M. Went to Leahy's for dinner. Had a good meal and nice evening. Watched the "$64,000 Question."

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1956 Hard rain during night. Still raining in morning. They decided to exchange jacket for smaller size. I went to town with them - poured rain. I got a sun dress -- red and white. Reduced from $9.95 to $3.00. Made chocolate pie. Charles and Wooster put in cement work for trailer port.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1956 A nice day. Charles put in foundation bolts. Margie and I took a walk up road and to Johnsons. Men fished in evening. We played scrabble and bridge.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1956 Fields left at a quarter 'till eight. I did a big washing. Charles worked around shop. In P.M. we went to Soutters to invite them to dinner. Not home. Waited an hour, left a note. Hard wind and very dirty around dock. Charles and I fished in evening.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 1956 A lovely day. I did the ironing, baked a cream pie and cookies. Charles cut studs. Mr. Nutt brought lumber in P.M. We fished in evening, also had a swim.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 1956 Stayed home from church, and enjoyed a day alone. Looked for blackberries, got about a quart and a half. Stopped for eggs. Storm in evening, lights out almost two hours.

MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 1956 Charles got north wall up on car port. Mr. Nutt brought rest of lumber. I didn't do much, hooked on rug, painted on picture, etc. Soutters here for dinner, had broiled steaks. A lovely day. [BILL'S 32ND BIRTHDAY.]

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1956 Another nice day. Charles made more progress on car port. BILL'S GOT HERE AT 6:30. We had eaten our dinner. Kay had her birthday cake and presents. Dorothy had a cake for her too and a lovely pocketbook.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1956 Still nice weather. Charles got all the rafters up. We all had a swim in P.M. Made blackberry pies. Barbara's first birthday.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 1956 Rain during night. Soon cleared off. Charles and Bill got all sheeting on sides on garage. All swam in afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Kaddatz here in evening.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 1956 Another nice day. Men got sheeting and paper on roof. All had a swim in P.M. I drove the car alone for first time. Went to lumber company for nails. Stopped at Steeles [general store], saw the tame deer. Bill's took a boat ride after supper. 1956 Page 25 SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 1956 Charles put shingles on garage. Almost finished now. Bill started to cut down tree too close to driveway. Too cool to swim. Bill and Gloria each caught a nice pike.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 1956 We all went to church, stopped for eggs. Three o'clock by time dishes done. Much cooler.

MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 1956 Nice day but cool. I made cookies and cleaned up cottage. Charles put trim on car port and Bill took down tree and stump. Took a boat ride in P.M. Bill took children fishing. Enjoy fireplace. [DON'S 25TH BIRTHDAY.]

TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1956 Had a nice day. We went to Spooner and ate a picnic lunch at fish hatchery. A nice place and lovely day. Bill and children went swimming after we came home. Fire in evening and toasted marshmallows.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1956 Charles closed up end of car port temporarily until he gets new room built. Gloria and I did a huge washing. I did my ironing and she did part of hers. She and Bill took a drive and stopped at Soutters in P.M. Bill and children went swimming but cold. Fire again.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 1956 Lovely day. Gloria finished ironing. She and I made doughnuts. She and Bill went out on lake in P.M. Bill took down big jack pine that was dead.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 1956 Made raisin pie. Bill, Gloria and children went swimming. They took children a boat ride and Charles and I went up to Retzlaffs. Gary saw a mouse and wouldn't stay in guest house. Gloria and I play a game of "scrabble" every evening.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 1956 Made cinnamon-raisin bread. Soutters stopped in P.M. Bills took children swimming.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 1956 Beautiful day! We didn't go to church. Bills last day here. They packed right after dishes were done. We all went swimming before dinner. Gloria, Gary, Kay and I took a boat ride to the lily pads.

MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 1956 Up at five. Bills left at 6:15. MORE NEWS! A NEW BABY FOR DOROTHY AND DICK IN MARCH. They had planned to be here on Friday, but now can't come. So disappointed. Charles and I went by boat to Lindsays and got 2 x 4's. Had a swim in P.M. Rowed and fished awhile in evening. Beautiful day. Sat on porch in evening.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1956 Another beautiful day. Ate on porch and sat there in evening. Over two weeks since we have heard from Don. Hurts us that we can't even have a card. We fished a little while in evening. Charles got a pike too small to keep. 1956 Page 26 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1956 Charles worked all day on book. I finished my hooked rug as far as material went. Washed my hair. Enjoyed porch. Walked up to Johnsons and invited them to dinner on Wednesday.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 1956 Letter from Don and two from Dorothy. She had cramps and bleeding - went in hospital on Sunday. Going home today. Doctor assured her she was O.K. and baby too. I did a big washing - a perfect day for it. Took a walk after supper and sat on porch 'till ten o'clock.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 1956 Miserable day. Wind blew a gale all day. We drove to Nutts in morning for two 2 x 4's. I did the ironing. Letter from Dorothy. Doctor said she is fine. Mr. and Mrs. Retzlaff here all evening. Fire in fireplace.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1956 Started out as bad as Friday but improved during day. I made Parkerhouse and sweet rolls which were very good. We went to Little Fish after supper. No fish. In P.M. walked through woods to Shumakers road, home by both dumps. Fire in evening. Card from Dorothy. Home on Thursday. Doctor said she was O.K.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1956 A beautiful day. We went to church, ate dinner at "Open Kitchen." Stopped to see Mrs. Squier. She was going out for dinner, so we didn't stay. Took nap and walk in P.M. Ate supper on porch. Two games of scrabble in evening. [Reverend] Beavins 40th anniversary.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1956 MY 57th BIRTHDAY. Charles gave me a lovely red sweater. Cards from all the children, Edith, Margie. Dish (3 sections, white with gold trim) from Don, and a second card. He brought when he came on Wednesday. Double deck of plastic cards from Dorothy and Dick. A gown from Jennie. Hose and a handkerchief from Mother, three weeks late. Went to Soutters in P.M. Got [wild] plums on way.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1956 Much cooler, but a lovely day. We went to town in morning. Fished in P.M. SUCH LUCK FOR ME . I GOT FIVE NICE NORTHERN [PIKE] BETWEEN 17 AND 19 INCHES LONG, A RECORD FOR OUR FAMILY ON OUR LAKE. Rain in evening.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1956 Much cooler. Rain during day. Made two pies - a cream and lemon. Baked rolls. Johnsons were here for dinner. Had rib roast. SURE HAD A SURPRISE WHEN DON CAME AT 7:15. So good to see him. Fire in fire place.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1956 Didn't do much but wash dishes from the dinner and bake an apple pie. Don brought apples, tomatoes, grapes, beans and two peppers from our garden. Play "scrabble" in evening.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1956 A gloomy day. Shut in around fire all day. DON TOLD US HE IS GOING TO LIVE ON CAMPUS THIS FALL. A DISAPPOINTMENT TO US NOT TO HAVE HIM HOME. WE'LL MISS HIM SO MUCH! We all went up to Retzlaff's in evening. 1956 Page 27

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1956 Lindsays stopped in morning. Glad they are back. A lovely day for a change. We all took a ride around lake in P.M. and stopped at Lindsays a few minutes. More "scrabble."

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1956 We all went to church. Hated to say goodbye to the Beavins [the minister and his wife}. Took some pictures on way home. Don drove. He and Dad fished some in afternoon. Very rough. Scrabble in evening.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1956 Up at six. Don left at ten of seven. I did the washing. Rowed to "boxcar" cottage and Charles fished. [The Coopers had the first private cottage on the main part of Fish Lake (not "Little Fish,") except for the "boxcar". It was just that, an old boxcar which had been converted into a small cabin. In late years a larger cabin was built all around it. It was on south side of lake.] A beautiful day. Ate lunch and dinner on porch. Short walk in evening. Fire every evening. Charles cut down an oak tree that was too close to garage.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1956 Went to Lindsays for lumber - gone all morning. In P.M. I rowed and Charles cast. A beautiful day. Ate on porch again. Went to Retzlaff's in evening.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1956 Another lovely day. Charles hauled two trailer loads of sod and put it in front of shop. I did the ironing. Soutters stopped in P.M. with vegetables and a lovely new Pontiac.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1956 Rainy and gloomy. Mrs. Johnson came down and invited us to dinner this evening. Charles put shop in order and made a box to carry small things in car. Lindsays stopped to show us fish they had caught. Had a chicken dinner at Johnsons.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1956 Gloomy but didn't rain much. I washed the last things and made an apple pie. Zahns came, they were over also in evening for scrabble. We started to take ride around lake. I sheared a pin off motor going in to Little Fish [there is a very shallow narrows connecting the two parts of the lake]. Had to row home.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1956 Cleaned bedrooms. Got more packing done. Mrs. Retzlaff and daughter here in P.M. We went to Soutters for dinner. Had a nice evening.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1956 A nice day. Our last here. We went by boat to say good-bye to Lindsays. Zahns were back and forth, they were here and we were at their cottage. Went to Steeles for gas, to say good-bye to O'Hearns and Retzlaffs, and Zahns.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1956 Didn't sleep much after one o'clock. Up at five, left at 5:25. Breakfast at Topper [in Spooner], left Spooner 6:25. Ate lunch at Florence, Wisconsin. Got there 11:30, good lunch. Charles stopped for two pictures, one at Lake Michigan. Didn't hurry at all. Got to St. Ignace 6:30 1956 Page 28 (after watch turned up). Got dinner at Glass Kitchen, on ferry at 7:30. Cold! A motel (Ottawa cabins) $6.00 at Mackinaw City. Lovely motel, wood burning fireplace. Drove. Ferry $5.50.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1956 Left motel at 5 o'clock, ate breakfast at restaurant close. Took Route 76 below Grayling. Ate lunch at Pontiac. Bought peaches and melons along way. Much warmer. Got to Dorothy's at twenty to two.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1956 Rain in morning. I helped Dorothy with washing. We shelled the wild grapes (we brought from Wisconsin) and made one batch of jelly. Went to shopping center in afternoon. Bridge in evening.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1956 36 degrees. Lovely day. Dorothy made more jelly. I did the ironing. Dorothy kept little girl next door a little while.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1956 We left Dorothy's at 5:25. The windshield was frozen over. Soon warmed up and a nice day. Ate breakfast along the way. Came by Marion, stopped at Harding Memorial and took some pictures. Home at 12. Everything O.K. I made four quarts grape juice and unpacked some things. Reported for school.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1956 More unpacking and more grape juice. 15 1/2 quarts altogether. Charles washed car. Don has worked at university all week stuffing envelopes, $1.00 an hour. Tired and enjoyed staying home in evening and watching T. V. Quite warm.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1956 We didn't go to church. Did more odd jobs and unpacking. Don has a house to paint and worked on it in morning. Mr. Reed here from church.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1956 A lovely day. Don painted all day on house. Charles went to university. I cleaned upstairs, finished unpacking. Made a peach pie, nine glasses crab apple jelly and spiced two quarts. Don went to fraternity meeting.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1956 Another nice day. At a quarter of seven had a call for Douglas, 6th grade. Charles took me and came for me. Don painted all day on house. He went out with Ann Farber in evening. He met her while working at university.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1956 Still lovely weather. I put clean curtains in kitchen and breakfast room, washed one washer, ironed, made a pie. Don painted again today. Charles was at university. We looked at a house on Gudrun and one on West Schreyer.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1956 Cleaned second floor. Got some of flowers in. Charles at university all day. Don painted on house on Delano Avenue, No. 227. 1956 Page 29 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1956 Three realtors came. Gave us a price of $22,500 on our house [at 393 Mimring Road]. Said we could ask $22,900. Mrs. Brandt from another agency said $25,000. She showed us a house on West Rathbone. Not interested. Still beautiful weather. Don almost through with painting house. Charles washed some windows and took out some screens.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1956 THIS TURNED OUT TO BE QUITE A DAY! I CALLED ABOUT A HOUSE ON CHATHAM, AND FOUND ONE ON WALHALLA. REALTOR SHOWED IT IN P.M. JUST WHAT WE WANTED AND WE BOUGHT IT, $26,000. SO EXCITED! [As things turned out they did not buy this house]. Went to Walters for bridge. Don went to a show with Tim. Nice weather continues.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1956 Beautiful day. So excited about the house. We didn't go to church. Department had a picnic at York country club. We stopped at Fields on way home.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1956 Still no call for school. Lovely day. DON MOVED TO THE CAMPUS. ALTHOUGH HE ISN'T FAR WE WELL MISS HAVING HIM HOME. I sorted out some things. We took them to the Goodwill Collection Center. Realtor called, woman we bought from won't sign contract 'till Wednesday.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1956 Call for Como [School]. A beautiful day and I walked both ways. Charles and Don started classes.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1956 Nice weather continues. I did a washing and quite a bit of ironing. Had started to discard jars in fruit cellar on Monday. I finished today, 15 or 16 dozen jars for Salvation Army. Mrs. Anderson (realtor) and husband here. We get the house but Mrs. Hauple won't sign contract until ours is sold. Don stopped in afternoon.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1956 Rain this morning. Mr. Anderson stopped and put a "For Sale" in the yard. GIVES ME A FUNNY FEELING AFTER 25 YEARS. I cleaned the house all over, put six small pies in freezer and also cake. Took a walk and looked at house.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1956 A beautiful day. I did mending on machine. Went downtown. First time since May 26th. Didn't get much, material to make pajama tops for Charles and some remnants for Dorothy. Mrs. Anderson showed our house in afternoon. Bill called.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1956 Nice day until hard rain in evening. Charles cleaned garage. Really got rid of a lot of things. We went to Walters to club (we drove). Lucille, $1.00; Herman, $.75; Raymond, $.72, pennies; Bill, $.25. Don stopped and stayed for lunch. 1956 Page 30 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1956 Lovely day and cooler. We went to 9:30 church service. Drove down to Feature Products in P.M. Got a wedding present for Bob Faelchle and Christmas gift for Linda [Cooper, now Erickson; niece of Charles' in Arizona]. Mrs. Anderson showed the house.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1956 Left for Dorothy's on 7:15 bus. Charles took me down. Had a pleasant trip, got there 3:45. Dorothy and Barbara walked up street to meet me. Baby carrying two leaves. Such a darling! Dick is in Cleveland 'till Thursday. Dorothy went to sewing class, and I stayed with baby.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1956 Another lovely day. I did Dorothy's ironing and she started pajamas for Charles. I took Barbara a walk in P.M. We played scrabble in evening.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1956 Did some ironing and sewing. We walked down to Clawson in P.M. More scrabble. Still the nice weather continues.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1956 Left Dorothy's on ten o'clock bus and Detroit at 11:40. Had a nice trip home - trees so pretty. Charles met me at Arcadia [end of bus line]. No news about the house. Don called.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1956 Taking cold -- not very peppy. Washed one washer. We went to Hatch's to [bridge] club. Bernard, $1.00; Princess, $.75; Juanita, pennies, $.40; Laura, $.25. Still nice weather.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1956 Such beautiful weather! Didn't feel too peppy with a cold - but cleaned upstairs, washed and ironed and baked cookies. We were home all evening. Don stopped in.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1956 I went to church. Don came for dinner and we all went to Bills. So warm we all sat in yard. Had open house to sell! Had five couples to look. Mrs. Anderson reported two couples were interested.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1956 Didn't do much today. In P.M. went downtown to look for carpet. Cancelled with Lazarus to measure. Found a good carpet store on Cleveland Avenue we liked. They will measure the house tomorrow. 84 degrees.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1956 Beautiful weather continues and no rain for a long time. Did some ironing and cleaned up the leaves. Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Motter here in P.M. Took a walk past our new house. Charles had a bad stomach upset in evening. Mrs. Hathaway invited me to lunch tomorrow.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1956 Charles feeling much better. Substituting has surely been slow this fall. I mopped and waxed the linoleum and swept leaves. Had the car and such a pleasant afternoon at Mrs. Hathaways, and delicious lunch. Such wonderful weather! 1956 Page 31 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1956 Swept more leaves. Had a LETTER FROM DOROTHY. She lost her baby last weekend - about four months pregnant. A disappointment, but, we hope, for the best. Mr. Hayhurst showed house in evening. Mrs. Anderson [realtor] was here. We went over to Westermans.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1956 Still no call for school, and lovely weather continues. Put two apple pies in freezer, and made a small one for us and Westermans. Raked more leaves. Mrs. Anderson went with us to see our house. Real nice!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1956 Had a little rain, cleared off and a nice day. Mr. Anderson invited Charles to go to football game. Don was here. I washed and ironed and cleaned up house. Mrs. Anderson showed house in morning. Edith and Bill were here for bridge. She and I won.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1956 Up early, got the house in order and left [for Cumberland] at 8:30 to get Jennie [Charles' aunt]. Had dinner with her, looked in vain for [hickory] nuts, GOT BITTERSWEET. Home at five. Mr. Anderson had open house -not many lookers and no prospects. Don came in, had supper with us. Very warm - people sitting on porches like summer. I drove about 40 miles.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1956 Cloudy and a little rain. I washed a washer. Jennie and I went downtown. We decided since Mrs. Haupli hadn't signed the contract [for house of Walhalla Road] to look a little further - that house will still be there. Charles and I went over to say goodbye to Keenans [who had lived in house at corner of Mimring and Woodbine, formerly owned by the Zuverinks.] Finally, a call for school. West Broad [Street].

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1956 A one-day call at West Broad. Pretty nice 6th grade. Both ways on bus. Very tired. Mrs. Anderson showed the house at five o'clock.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1956 Home all day. Did some ironing and dusted the upstairs. Still nice weather. After supper we drove past a house on Dominion -- not interested.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1956 Beautiful day. Jennie and I were downtown by time stored opened. She got a dress.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1956 Cooler and cloudy! Bills were all here for lunch. No school. Teachers meeting. We all went to see Lois -found Edith having a birthday party. Mrs. Anderson showed us two houses. We are a little confused. Think the Walhalla house too high. Don stopped in evening.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1956 We left at 5:25 for Dorothy's. A lovely day -there at a little after eleven. Dick had gone fishing. Barbara is such a darling. Dorothy had roasted a seven pound turkey. Made rolls and pumpkin cake. A really good dinner. 1956 Page 32 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1956 Another lovely day. Took a short drive in morning. Had a good dinner, left at 12:15. Home before 6:30. Stopped to look at house on West Schreyer. Mrs. Anderson had open house, a slow afternoon. No prospects.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1956 Never saw substituting so slow. Another lovely day! I washed and did some ironing. Mrs. Anderson took us to see two houses. Still not interested.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1956 Cloudy today. I finished the ironing, did some odd cleaning jobs. Two other substitutes called to see if I was getting any work. We took Jennie to see Gail. Missed "Beggars' Night."

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1956 Cleaned up leaves in front yard and around shrubbery. Made an apple pie. Jennie made date cookies. Went downtown in P.M. Mrs. Anderson showed house in evening. Mrs. Minister was here and left when they came. A few sprinkles of rain.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1956 60 degrees this morning. Picked a lot of nice tomatoes on first day of November. Washed my hair. Worked awhile in yard, pulled up zinnias. Don called. He is busy having interviews.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1956 Almost a spring-like day. Washed a washer and did most of ironing. Had a call for four days at Beck [Street] next week. We went to grocery in P.M. and drove past some houses we wanted to see.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1956 Left [for Cumberland] at 7:10 to take Jennie home. Back at 11:30. Looked at new houses in P.M. Went to club at Hardys. Hatchs drove. Charles, $1.00; $.75, Covert; pennies, me, $.30; Princess, $.25. Can't seem to make up our mind on Walhalla house. Like spring. Don was up in afternoon.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1956 Cleaned up house. Went to 2nd church service. Had open house in P.M. Quite a few lookers and some seemed interested. Charles and I looked all afternoon, at new and older ones. Leaning towards Walhalla again. Real warm. Too warm for a coat.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1956 Went to Beck Street. Nice class. So warm, had windows up at school, carried my coat home. Charles picked a basket of tomatoes.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1956 Cooler and a little rain in late afternoon. We voted before school. This turned out to be a two day call instead of four. Don stopped in and ate supper with us.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1956 Washed and ironed three washers. Called about a house on Nottingham. Mrs. Anderson went with us to see it ($28,000). We would not want it. We were offered $21,500 for ours contingent on sale of their house. Did not accept. 1956 Page 33 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1956 Didn't do much today. FEEL SOME DISCOURAGED ABOUT SELLLING HOUSE. Bill called. They are going to Cleveland for Thanksgiving. Much colder, to freeze tonight. Picked last of tomatoes, really a lot of them.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1956 Quite cold! I mopped the kitchen, cleaned out some old curtains.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1956 Beautiful day but cold. I cleaned house all over, washed a washer. Charles cleaned out some things in his room on third floor. Cleaned up garden. Don stopped for lunch. We went to Walters for bridge. A nice evening. Men won.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1956 Another lovely fall day. I went to early church service. Open House in P.M. Only two "lookers" and no prospects. We drove around and went to Feature Products. Called back to Beck Street.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1956 Same class I had last week. Charles came for me. Still nice weather. Don stopped and had supper with us. He got all A's on his midterms. Fred [Oaches] called and Lois very sick.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1956 28 degrees this morning. Back to Beck Street again. Charles came for me. A call from Don from Dayton about an interview tomorrow. No news about selling. Lois better.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1956 Warmer and another very nice day. My last day at Beck.. Charles came for me. No house news. Looks like we will be right here for awhile.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1956 A nice day but decided to stay home instead of going to Women's meeting at church. Washed and ironed, put four pies in freezer.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1956 Cleaned upstairs and washed another washer. Went downtown in afternoon, did more Christmas shopping.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1956 20 degrees today, but a nice sunny day. Washed and ironed and cleaned up house. Mrs. Anderson showed house in P.M. to an English professor, but they were not interested. Don was here in P.M. We went to Shupes. Juanita didn't serve her lunch 'till one o'clock. Almost two when we got to bed.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1956 Another beautiful day. Charles got up about 7:30 and I slept till ten o'clock - about a record for me. Sixth Sunday for open house. We drove around and looked at houses. Had one couple interested in ours. 1956 Page 34 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1956 Didn't have much to do. Tied up Ralph's packages [to mail to Arizona for Christmas]. Took a walk in P.M. Past Walhalla house and to pay Mrs. Anspaugh for Reader's Digest. Don stopped in evening. Had had a polio shot.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1956 A call for Siebert for two days. A nice third grade. Charles came for me. Still warm enough. Went to school in bare head. Mrs. Anderson had a house for us to look at. We drove past, but we weren't interested. Rain a good part of day.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1956 More RAIN AND QUITE A BIT COLDER. Charles came for me again today. Don came home for dinner and Thanksgiving vacation. So good to have him home again.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1956 A QUIET THANKSGIVING. Just the three of us. But much to be thankful for. Had chicken. I went over to Mrs. Ministers in P.M. Bills went to Cleveland. Dorothy and Dick had another couple in for dinner.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1956 Washed and ironed. Bills stopped on way from Cleveland. Ate supper with us. Had car trouble after they started home. Came back and stayed overnight. Realtor called, asked if we would take $22,000. Said "No."

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1956 Charles took Bills home. I cleaned the house, baked cookies. Don went back to dorm in P.M. He was invited to dinner at Miss Jacobs with a foreign student. We were home alone in evening. Didn't accept an invitation to a concert with Walters. 9 degrees above this morning.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1956 Snowing and a bad morning. We didn't go to church. Had open house. No prospects. We went to see Lois and Fields. Stopped to see a house on Sheffield we like pretty well.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1956 Washed and ironed a washer. Went downtown about noon. Got more shopping done and put Dorothy's money in bank. Went back to see house on Sheffield. Disagreeable day.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1956 A nice day. I did some mending. Mrs. Anderson brought Mrs. Reed to see house. She is in with her. Thinks she has a contract coming up.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1956 Another day home. Put two pies in freezer for Saturday's party. Washed curtains over buffet. Andersons came down in the evening. Quite disappointed we didn't renew contract. Call for Hubbard.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1956 After thinking it over we decided to renew contract [with realtors] for 90 days. Mrs. Anderson came down and got it signed. Went to Hubbard [School], didn't care for this group. Charles came for me. 1956 Page 35 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1956 Quite cold! I went back to Hubbard. Charles came for me and we stopped for groceries. Don stopped in for supper.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1956 Cleaned up house. Washed and ironed two washers. Clean curtains for little windows in front room. Bridge club here. Served apple pie a la mode. Herman, $1.00; Lucille, pennies, $.77; and Charles, $.75; Edith, $.25.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1956 A relief not to have open house today! Charles and I went to 9:30 service. In afternoon drove looking at houses. FIND NOTHING WE LIKE THAT IS IN OUR PRICE RANGE AND GETTING DISCOURAGED WITH THE WHOLE THING. A nice day and not cold.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1956 A lovely day and almost like spring. I made about a six pound fruitcake, washed a washer. Met Juanita [Shupe] at [Faculty] Club. We had lunch together and went to [University] Women's Meeting. A nice Christmas program. 65 degrees.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1956 Again 65 degrees. Almost like a spring day. I put two pies in freezer for Saturday. Went downtown at noon. Got more Christmas shopping done. Wore my suit and fur, but suit would have been enough. Don stopped for a little while. Mrs. Anderson called. Wants us to look at a house on Sheffield.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1956 Still warm but getting cloudy. I washed two washers and ironed. We like the house on Sheffield very much.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1956 A call for 6th at Second Avenue [School]. Much nicer class than I had there before. Charles came for me. Mrs. Anderson came down. We were prepared to offer a contract on house. Owners would not accept a contingency so deal is off. Bill stopped in a few minutes. 69 degrees, a record. Almost too warm for a coat.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1956 Rain most of day. I did some ironing and baked two loaves of bread. Mrs. Anderson said Mr. Cundiff (owns Sheffield [house]) had called to say we could have house when ours is sold. We drove to university for sheets and Charles graded all evening.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1956 Rain most of day. I cleaned up the house and baked cookies. Went to Sears for a package. To Shupes to [bridge] club. I took pie a la mode. Laura [Hardy], $1.00; Bernard [Hatch], $.75; Hollie [Shupe], pennies, $.51; Charles, $.25. Don stopped in afternoon.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1956 Snow on ground. We didn't go to church. Mrs. Anderson called at three o'clock to say she was showing the house in a little while. Two couples came to look. 1956 Page 36 MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1956 Called to Siebert [Avenue School], 4th grade. A real nice class. Went on bus both ways. Took a walk in P.M. Started on Christmas cards on Sunday. More today.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1956 Home today. Washed a washer and ironed. After supper we drove to Town and Country [shopping center] to get a package at Sears. Bill called.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1956 Had a call for Hubbard. Same class I had two weeks ago and I don't care for it. Charles came for me and we stopped for groceries.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1956 Back to Hubbard. Glad this only lasted two days. Charles came for me.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1956 Nice to be home. Cleaned the house. Mrs. Anderson showed it in afternoon. I went over to Indianola [theatre] while she was here. Bill called.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1956 Washed a washer and ironed. Mrs. Anderson brought the Friday prospect back with her husband. We went to Florence's to dinner and bridge. Bill took us and Reeders. Had a good dinner and nice evening. Charles won low prize which was two nice candles.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1956 Gloomy day. Charles and I went to early service. So warm I wore my suit and fur. Mrs. Anderson called to say Jordons (Friday lookers) liked our house best of all they had seen. Called back to Hubbard, same class.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1956 Back to Hubbard, got along better today. Only a day. Don came home for the holidays. Mrs. Anderson called to say Mr. Jordon wanted to see the house again on Wednesday.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1956 Another beautiful day. I washed a washer and went downtown to see "Giant." Found a watch in Lazarus which I turned in. Met Don and he brought me home.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1956 Cleaned house up nice. Charles finished at university. He washed most of windows downstairs. Mr. Jordon and his boss looked at house. Don and Ellen went to see "Giant." A beautiful day. A Mrs. Kaiser called to thank me for turning in her watch.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1956 Rainy day! Gloria and Gary surprised us by coming up. We met Jennie at 11 o'clock bus and stopped to let Gary see Lazarus windows. Mrs. Anderson has appointment with Mr. Jordon at nine o'clock. They stopped. He offered us $21,000. Didn't get to bed until midnight, then didn't sleep much. 1956 Page 37 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1956 Charles had the house appraised. Told us $18,500, and if we could get $21,000 we had better take it. We decided to try for $21,500 for us after commission. Baked some orange cookies and decorated them.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1956 Lucille stopped and gave us a cheese ball and a Hummel she brought me from Germany. "The Little Chimney Sweep." We were home all evening. Ellen went to Washington.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1956 We went to early church service. Don went to North Broadway [church]. Home all afternoon except a short drive.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1956 Last preparations for Christmas. Went to see Lois. We bought our tree in afternoon for $1.00 and trimmed it.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1956 A NICE CHRISTMAS DAY. A FEW SNOW FLURRIES. Opened packages after all got up. Charles and I exchanged money, $40.00, to get something for new house. Added $10.00 from Jennie and Mother. Bill gave me a metal tray to paint, Dorothy made me a jacket, Don gave me a spool holder and records for Charles and me. Dorothy made Don and Dad shirts. Had a 20 pound turkey. Bills were here for dinner. Dorothy and Dick went to Cleveland. FOUND OUT LATER DON AND ELLEN ARE PINNED. HE GAVE HER A [BETA THETA PI] SWEETHEART PIN.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1956 Went downtown early. Bought a new blue coat at Roberts, $39.14, and Shelton stroller, $12.99. We went to Walters in evening. Their home was beautiful and such good food. Don went out with Ellen. Jennie stayed alone and watched T. V. Mrs. Anderson called to tell us she had a house to show us on Yaronia [Drive South]. Edith and I won bridge game.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1956 Jennie helped and we put six pies (4 small) in freezer. Got my permanent in P.M. $13.00. $.50 tip. Afterwards went to see house. We really fell for this one. Had intended to take Jennie to see Gail but weather too bad.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1956 Cleaned up the house. Two appraisers were here from bank. Westermans came over in evening.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1956 Mr. Green, builder of house on Yaronia, was here with the Andersons to answer questions. Later in evening WE SIGNED A CONTRACT TO BUY YARONIA HOUSE. $27,000, IF LOAN FOR OURS GOES THROUGH. Went to Reeders to see pictures, bridge club, Florence and Mrs. Way and Jennie. Ellen came back from Washington.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1956 We took Jennie to Northwest Boulevard for a ride home. Didn't go to church. Enjoyed a day of doing nothing. DON TOLD US HE AND ELLEN ARE PINNED. HE GAVE HER A BETA SWEETHEART PIN FOR CHRISTMAS. SHE IS A LOVELY GIRL. 1956 Page 38 MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1956 Last day of old year. 1956 HAS BEEN GOOD TO US. NO SICKNESS. Much to be thankful for. Looking forward to our new home. DON RECEIVED ALL "A's" THIS PAST QUARTER. ALWAYS PROUD OF HIM.

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