In Muscatine on Friday, February 8, 1952, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 – 4:30. Busy day. Olsgaard dropped in a few minutes. Cold today & windy. TV at night & to bed late.”
Windy Day
Fun Bus Trips
In Muscatine on Thursday, February 7, 1952, Dale wrote, “Stanley went with Muscatine High School chorus to Washington, Iowa, to sing.” That was the Tri-Festival Chorus, with schools from Muscatine, Iowa; Galesburg, Illinois; and Washington, Iowa. The bus trips were fun – cheerleaders above on one of our buses in 1952.
Blue Tie
In Muscatine on Wednesday, February 6, 1952, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 – 4:30. Meek still here at plant. 28° above today, 20° last night. Bought Stanley a blue tie at Wards after work. Good night on TV. To bed at 11 P.M.”
Watching TV
In Muscatine on Tuesday, February 5, 1952, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 – 4:30. Meek at plant for visit, for 2 or 3 days. Johnson called Helen to talk about school. Roswell here at night for TV. To bed after 11 P.M.” Roswell Gardner was Dale’s cousin.
Word Processing
In Muscatine on Monday, February 4, 1952, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 – 4:30. Worked most all day on warehouse monthly summary for January. Filled 8 tank trucks. Mr. Lease here in the afternoon to visit Helen regarding furnace filters. Mike Collier & Ellison Kuhn here at night to see Stan.”
Sunday Dinner
In Muscatine on Sunday, February 3, 1952, Dale wrote, “Up at 9 A.M. Had baked chicken for dinner. Dalene went to a show with Judy Fisher. Stan went to practice Madrigal singing. Changed oil in the car. TV at night. 40° today & damp & foggy.”
Paying Bills
In Muscatine on Saturday, February 2, 1952, Dale wrote, “Cashed 3 bonds. Paid Dr. Swayze $10, Grimm Drug $9, $27 gas bill, $6.72 lights. Got a haircut. Dalene & I went to Mead’s after magazines & candy. TV at night; Army beat Colgate in basketball.”
Another Shot
In Muscatine on Friday, February 1, 1952, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 – 4:30. Filled 9 trucks. Fisher took 2 hours annual leave; daughter graduating. Took Helen to Dr. Miller for a shot. We went to Mead’s at night for a visit. To bed late.”