Month: February 2013

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Figuring Income Taxes

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In Minneapolis on Saturday, February 8, 1958, Dale wrote, “Helen and I went to the library.  Stan and Dalene went to a hobby shop.  Stan bought a boat to put together, and Dalene a figurine to paint.  Helen and I worked on income tax figures at night.”
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We Won!

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On Tuesday, February 7, 1950, Muscatine High School basketball team beat Fairfield 48-36.
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Going To Omaha

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In St. Paul on Monday, February 6, 1939, Dale was notified that his next post of duty would be Omaha, Nebraska.  He wrote, “Pleased very much.  So was Helen.  Today was a high spot.”  Above: a more recent photo of downtown Omaha.
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Fibber McGee And Molly

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In Muscatine on Thursday, February 5, 1953, Dale wrote, “In bed all day.  Helen called Wing about my staying a Gauger, he said OK.  Listened to the radio and read magazines.  Legs are still tight.”  Mr. Wing was an Alcohol Tax Unit supervisor in the St. Paul office.  Above: Fibber McGee and Molly had a popular comedy radio program from 1935 to 1959.
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Driver Ed Class

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In Muscatine on Wednesday, February 4, 1953, Dale was in bed all day with leg pains, but he wrote that I got to take my first behind-the-wheel drive in Driver Education class at school.
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Goin’ Dancin’

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In Osceola on Saturday, February 3, 1934, George and Wilma Casey took Dale and Helen to a dance in the evening.  Dale’s diary recorded “Spent 25¢.”  Wilma was Helen’s sister.  Above: Dale and Helen all dressed up a few years later.
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Spring Ahead Early

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In Washington, DC, on Monday, February 2, 1942, President Roosevelt instituted year-round Daylight Savings Time, which stayed in effect for the rest of World War II.
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On TDY

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After leaving Muscatine on Sunday, February 1, 1953, Dale wrote, “Drove to St. Paul.  Helen got my breakfast and kissed me goodbye.  Some snow on the way.  Got a room on Dayton Avenue.  Called Helen at 6 p.m.  I love her very much.”  He was homesick already.  On the map above, I-35 and I-94 did not yet exist.
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