In Muscatine on Saturday, October 7, 1950, Dale wrote, “Up at 8 & got my breakfast. Went to the store. Letter & pictures from Mother. Went to Abney’s & saw Yankees win 4th straight World Series game. Saw Purdue upset Notre Dame in football 28-14.”
Play Ball!
In Muscatine on Friday, October 6, 1950, Dale wrote, “Helped Dawson lock up till 1 A.M. Watched World Series on Willie Haller’s TV set. Good. Took Helen for another shot. Worked with Bushery till 8 p.m. Warm day today.”
Getting Shot
In Muscatine on Thursday, October 5, 1950, Dale wrote, “Worked 8:30 to 5. Took Dalene and Helen to Dr. Swayze for cold shots. Went to a show at 9 P.M. and then to the plant to help Dawson lock up.”
A Light Day
In Muscatine on Wednesday, October 4, 1950, Dale wrote, “Worked 8:30 to 5. Very light day. Fred King got dinner. Very good. Took Stanley, Jimmy Smith and Mary Ella to a show. To bed at 11 P.M. Letter from Marie.” Jimmy and Mary Ella were neighbors; Marie was Dale’s sister.
‘Treasure Island’
In Muscatine on Monday, October 2, 1950, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 to 4:30. Sent Lofgren’s leave slip in for 8 days. Took Dalene to ‘Treasure Island’ at night. Cooler. Showers today. Rent goes to $50 November 1st.”
My Blue Heaven
In Muscatine on Sunday, October 1, 1950, Dale and Helen took Stanley and Dalene to a show, “My Blue Heaven.” The song by the same name was Dale and Helen’s favorite.