Month: October 2015

Off To Osceola

On Tuesday, October 31, 1950, Dale wrote, “Went to Osceola to see Dad.  He is having heart trouble.”  Above: Williams and Jettie Gardner at their farm in 1950.

We Need A TV

In Muscatine on Monday, October 30, 1950, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 to 4:30.  Very quiet day.  Had lunch at Oregon Trail.  Took the family to Bushery’s at night for TV.”

Lube Job

In Muscatine on Sunday, October 29, 1950, Dale wrote, “Up at 9 A.M. & got breakfast.  Washed & greased the car.  Took the family to Bushery’s in the afternoon to watch TV.  Olsgaards were there.  Home at 8:30 & to bed early.”

Another Weekly Report

In Muscatine on Friday, October 27, 1950, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 to 4:30.  Wrote my weekly report.  Stanley went to a school party at night.  Dalene & I went to a show at night.  Radke called on phone from hotel.  Warm.”

Playing ‘Wahoo’

In Muscatine on Thursday, October 26, 1950, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 to 4:30.  Nice day.  I made 7 puzzle boards. Came home early with sore back.  Went to Bushery’s at night to watch television.”  Those puzzle boards were for a board game with marbles he called ‘Wahoo’ (above in 1948).

Bowling Again

In Muscatine on Wednesday, October 25, 1950, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 to 4:30.  Pay day.  Helen washed.  Bought Dalene a new ball.  Took Helen to library.  Bowled at night.  To bed about 11:30 P.M.”  I guess Dalene broke her October 23 ball.

Watching TV

In Muscatine on Tuesday, October 24, 1950, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 to 4:30.  Olsgaard dropped in for a visit regarding tank truck inspection.  Stanley & I went to Max’s to watch television at night.  Took popcorn.”

Fridge Fixed!

In Muscatine on Monday, October 23, 1950, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 to 4:30.  Took the refrigerator motor to the plant & got it fixed for $1.07 (new starter).  Works fine now.  Bought Dalene a rubber ball.  I went to Bushery’s at night to watch television.”

Old Fridge Again

In Muscatine on Sunday, October 22, 1950, Dale wrote, “Ralph & Marie & Susan left about 11 A.M.  Took Stanley to Carl Strauss’s farm in the afternoon.  Dalene & I went to a show.  I worked on the refrigerator after supper.  Cooler.”  Dale’s sister Marie was married to Ralph Kimmel; Susan was their daughter.

Just Looking

In Muscatine on Thursday, October 19, 1950, Dale wrote, “Non-work day.  Helen and I looked at a house by Weed Park.  School too unhandy.  Mr. Wing called from the plant.  We all went to Bushery’s at night to watch television.  Home at 10 P.M.”

Busy Day

In Muscatine on Wednesday, October 18, 1950, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 to 4:30.  Warm day.  Called St. Paul regarding painoting on trucks.  Bowled at night.  Took Helen to the library.  Saw boxing on television.”

Got The TV Itch

In Muscatine on Tuesday, October 17, 1950, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 to 4:30.  Worked with Bushery in the morning.  Took the family to Max Jelnik’s at night to watch television.  He has a 19″ Dumont set, very good, cost $600.  Home at 10:30 P.M.”  For black & white!

October 16th, 2015

In Muscatine on Monday, October 16, 1950, Dale wrote, “Worked 7 to 3:30.  Mr. Wing visited the plant today and verified my interpretation of alternate operations.  I got some kindling from the plant.  Dalene & I went to Bushery’s at night a little while.”

October 15th, 2015

In Muscatine on Sunday, October 15, 1950, Dale wrote, “Worked 7 – 3.  Worked for Fisher today.  Greased the car & changed oil at work.  Took Stan to the doctor about his sprained toe.  Took kids to ‘Tea for Two’ “

Roller Rink

In Muscatine on Saturday, October 14, 1950, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 to 4:30.  Bushery bought a television set.  I wrote a 3 page report on alternative operations.  Went to the library & also watched skaters at new rink.”

Quick Trip

In Muscatine on Friday, October 13, Dale wrote, “Went over to Osceola by myself.  Had dinner at folks; washed mine and their cars.  Had supper at Wilma & George’s.  Got 21 miles to a gallon from 1939 Mercury.  Got back to Muscatine at 10:30 P.M.”  That was 180 miles each way.  Helen’s sister Wilma was married to George Casey.

A Nice Evening

In Muscatine on Tuesday, October 10, 1950, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 to 4:30.  Wing says we get no replacements for Benson & Dawson.  Went to the library after supper.  Busherys here at night until 11:15.  Nice evening.”

Car Window Handle Fixed

In Muscatine on Monday, October 9, 1950, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 to 4:30.  Pulled Arms’ car to start it.  Got my window handle fixed at work.  Listened to the radio at night.  48 degrees tonight.”

Nice Sunday

In Muscatine on Sunday, October 8, 1950, Dale wrote, “Slept till 10 A.M.  Kids went to a show in the afternoon.  Helen & I took a ride.  She feels better today than at any time for 2 months.  Stanley & I went to a show at night.  Cool out tonight.”
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