In Minneapolis on Thursday, March 31, 1960, Dale got word that Jettie’s younger sister Ina Short Hook (above) died in Mercy Hospital, in Des Moines, Iowa. Dale attended her funeral in Des Moines on Saturday, April 2. Ina had a twin brother, Ira Short.
Dale Goes Bowling
Car Repairs
Still recovering from his leg problems in Muscatine on Sunday, March 29, 1953, Dale wrote, “Paul and Lena Benson took me to Oelwein to pick up our Mercury. Cost $22.98 for transmission repair. Harley Erts visited in the afternoon.” Benson and Erts were co-workers. Our 1939 Mercury looked like the one above.
Don’t Go Near The Water
Watching Johnny Carson
Jettie Rents Out The Upstairs
Dale Still In Hospital
In Muscatine on Tuesday, March 24, 1953, Dale wrote, “In Bellevue Hospital. Dr. Catlona says I have soft gristle between back bones that allows nerve to be pinched. Recommends a leather brace for $50. Wow! Helen came in the evening, also Borchard and Reverend Eveland.” Borchard was a co-worker and Eveland was the minister at the Evangelical United Brethren Church we attended. Dale went home the next day.
Adventures In Paradise
Dale In The Hospital
In Muscatine on Monday, March 23, 1953, Dale wrote, “In Bellevue Hospital for X-rays and traction on my legs. Helen came in the afternoon. Legs hurt after coming back upstairs from X-ray and again after Helen left in the evening.” His body seems to be rebelling against that new Post of Duty in St. Paul. Above: a postcard picture of the hospital.
Dale Gets A Shot
Dale Heads To St. Paul
In Muscatine on Saturday, March 21, 1953, Dale wrote, “Mother, Marie, Susan, and Nancy came over at 4 p.m. to stay all night. I got my seventh hormone shot from Dr. Miller. Got the car loaded to go to St. Paul tomorrow.” He was going to his new but short-lived Post of Duty in St. Paul. Marie was Dale’s sister, Susan was Marie’s daughter, and Nancy was a daughter of Dale’s brother Lloyd. Above: Helen and Dale in warmer 1953 weather.
Watching TV At Work
In Minneapolis on Thursday, March 20, 1958, Dale wrote, “Borrowed Charlotte’s portable TV and watched state high school basketball tournament at work. Also after supper at home. Good games and close. Stan went to U classes at night.” Charlotte was a co-worker of his. The TV probably looked like the Zenith model above.
Counting Down To Retire
In Minneapolis on Tuesday, March 19, 1957, Dale wrote, “Radke dropped in at work to say goodbye. He is retiring this week. 64 years old, 24 years of service including military. Going to live in Florida.” Mr. Radke was a previous supervisor. This must have started Dad’s retirement juices flowing, too. But he works eleven more years.
Joe Garwood Dies
“I Shall Return”
On Tuesday, March 17, 1942, six days after departing the Philippines during World War II, General Douglas MacArthur declared, “I came through and I shall return” as he arrived in Australia to become supreme commander of Allied forces in the southwest Pacific theater.
A-Muse-U
In Muscatine on Sunday, March 16, 1952, Dale wrote, “Nice day. Dalene and Maryella went to A-Mus-U in the afternoon. Stan rode his bike.” Maryella was a friend of Dalene’s. The A-Muse-U Theater at 103 Sycamore Street had one screen and 528 seats. We used to go there for a double feature with a cartoon, for ten cents.