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
Lube Job
College Football
Another Weekly Report
Playing ‘Wahoo’
Bowling Again
Watching TV
Fridge Fixed!
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.”