In Muscatine on Monday, December 31, 1951, Dale wrote, “Up early to give Arms keys to office. I took a ride to riverfront & Weed Park. Paid rent $50 & $10 on furniture. Dalene & Mary went to a show in afternoon. Helen & I washed. Stayed up to watch old year out on TV.”
Yellow Stuff
Marie And Susan Visit
Tired Car
Shop At Batterson’s
Darts
Roast Duck Dinner
Christmas Eve
Before Super Bowls
Christmas Shopping
O Christmas Tree
We Love Naps
Spirits
In Muscatine on Wednesday, December 19, 1951, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 – 4:30. Talked to Heublein in Hartford, Conn. twice about their run. Our checks are going to be late, lost between Minneapolis & St. Paul. Took Helen & Dalene to library after work. Roswell here in evening for TV.” Above: Peter Lawford in a vintage Heublein ad.
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
‘Tis The Season
Singing Handel’s ‘Messiah’
In Muscatine on Sunday, December 16, 1951, Dale wrote, “4° below zero this morning. Stanley sang in ‘Messiah’ at the high school. Watched Cardinals beat Bears in afternoon. Good TV afternoon & evening.” The high school chorus performed Handel’s ‘Messiah’ each year during the Christmas season. In addition to adult soloists, we were accompanied by organ, played by Charles Shook (above).
He was also an English Literature teacher at our high school.
He was also an English Literature teacher at our high school.
Late, Late Movie
Dale Drives In A Blizzard
In Muscatine on Friday, December 14, 1951, Dale wrote, “Blizzard most all day and near zero weather.” He had to drive to the West Liberty train station to pick up a co-worker and didn’t get home until 3:00 a.m. Saturday, as the train was late due to the storm. From West Liberty to Muscatine is 19 miles.