February 2015 – Page 2 – Heartland Diary

Jettie In Minneapolis

February 8, 2015 by Editorial Team

In Minneapolis on Saturday, February 8, 1964, Dale wrote, “Took Mother to the 11:15 train to Chariton. Bright day, high 21°. Lunch at Brookdale. TV all afternoon and evening.” Above: Helen and Jettie in Minneapolis in 1964. She had been visiting there from Osceola for a week.

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Dale Has A Flat

February 7, 2015 by Editorial Team

In Muscatine on Monday, February 7, 1955, Dale wrote, “Took Dalene to school at 8 a.m. for a golf lesson. Had a flat tire. Took it to Standard Station for repair.” He bought a spare tire the next day.

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Not A Passing Fad

February 6, 2015 by Editorial Team

In Muscatine on Friday, February 6, 1953, Dale wrote, “In bed all day, sick leave. Letter from Mother, she has a new DuMont 21 inch TV. Stan went to a basketball game and dance at night.” Above: a 1953 Dumont ad.

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Battle Creek Park

February 5, 2015 by Editorial Team

In Minneapolis on Sunday, February 5, 1961, Dale wrote, “High 28°, cloudy. Stayed in the house all day. Dalene went to a ski jump and Battle Creek Park.”

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A Very Nice Place

February 4, 2015 by Editorial Team

In Minneapolis on Saturday, February 4, 1961, Dale wrote, “Helen and I went to the new downtown library, very nice place. 6° below at 7 a.m., 25° above for the high today.” The library in 1961, above.

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Nifty ’49 Ford

February 3, 2015 by Editorial Team

In Minneapolis on Friday, February 3, 1956, Dale wrote, “Went to the store after work. Dalene and I went to a show. Stan worked at the drug store. Dalene and I took his car up to him at 9:30 p.m. Not quite so cold today.” My car then was a 1949 Ford, like the one above.

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Watching Toboggans

February 2, 2015 by Editorial Team

In Minneapolis on Sunday, February 2, 1958, Dale wrote, “Dalene and I drove over to St. Paul to see the toboggan slide. Stan joined the Methodist church.” The church was two blocks from our house, and I wanted to sing in their choir.

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Working On The Car Heater

February 1, 2015 by Editorial Team

In Minneapolis on Saturday, February 1, 1958, Dale wrote, “I worked on the Dodge heater most all day. Bought a used fan motor and put it in my heater. It works.” He sounds surprised.