Category: Diary

Dale Buys A Lot Of Eggs

October 22, 2013 by Editorial Team

Visiting in Osceola from Minneapolis on Saturday, October 22, 1960, Dale took movies of his brother Lloyd plowing, Helen’s brother Louie and son-in-law Jack picking corn, Helen’s brother-in-law George and son Larry cutting hay and feeding cattle. He wrote “Bought 12 dozen eggs of Louie for $2.”

Big Tax Increase

October 21, 2013 by Editorial Team

On Wednesday, October 21, 1942, the Revenue Act of 1942 was the largest tax increase in U.S. history, increasing both individual and corporate rates and quadrupling the number of tax payers, to help pay for our entry into World War II. Above: President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the wartime bill.

Marie And Susan Visit

October 20, 2013 by Editorial Team

On Friday, October 20, 1950, Dale’s sister Marie Kimmel and her daughter Susan arrived in Muscatine by bus to visit for the weekend.

Rooming House

October 19, 2013 by Editorial Team

On Wednesday, October 19, 1955, Dale and Helen rented a room in Muscatine for me to live in after they moved to Minneapolis the following month. This was on East Fourth Street, on the second floor of a private home, for $5 per week, so I could finish fall semester at Muscatine Junior College (now Muscatine Community College).

Dancing

October 18, 2013 by Editorial Team

In Minneapolis on Saturday, October 18, 1958, Dale wrote, “Another beautiful day. High 68°. Stan went to a football game, Minnesota 8 – Illinois 20. Dalene baby sat all afternoon. I put a new rear seat speaker in the Chevy. Works fine. Football on TV in the afternoon, Iowa 20, Wisconsin 9. Stan went to a U dance at night.”

Night School

October 17, 2013 by Editorial Team

In Minneapolis on Thursday, October 17, 1957, Dale wrote, “Nice day, high 59°. Bright sunshine. Dalene went to school at night for the homecoming queen ceremony. Stan went to night class at the University.” I was working days at General Mills, taking classes at night.

Moral Support By Helen

October 16, 2013 by Editorial Team

On Sunday, October 16, 1955, Dale, Helen, and Dalene drove from Muscatine to Osceola. He wrote, “Took Helen over to be with Wilma who is going to have an operation tomorrow. Went out to Louie’s and stayed all night.” Wilma was Helen’s sister and Louie was Helen’s brother.

Hit The Road, Dale

October 15, 2013 by Editorial Team

In Muscatine on Monday, October 15, 1951, Dale was told to go to Omaha for a week or two on per diem. After work, he drove to Osceola to spend the night at Jettie’s house (his mother), and visited his sister Marie a little while.

Junior Achievement

October 14, 2013 by Editorial Team

In Minneapolis on Tuesday, October 14, 1958, Dale wrote, “High 83°. Another beautiful day. Took Dalene downtown to a Junior Achievement meeting. She came home on the bus with other girls.”

Another Ride In The Country

October 13, 2013 by Editorial Team

In Minneapolis on Sunday, October 13, 1957, Dale took Dalene for a ride through the woods north of highway 100. He watched football on TV in the afternoon.

Good Football Game

October 12, 2013 by Editorial Team

In Muscatine on Friday, October 12, 1951, Dale wrote, “Stan and I went to a high school football game at night, Muscatine 28 – Mt. Pleasant 12. Good game.” Muscatine cheerleaders wore longer skirts back then.

Dale Gets A Raise

October 11, 2013 by Editorial Team

In Minneapolis on Thursday, October 11, 1962, Dale wrote, “President Kennedy signed our pay raise bill. Helen and I went to Apache and Wards to order new 28 foot aluminum extension ladder. Wrote Mother a card. Letter from Dalene. High 83°, hot.”

Yankees Win Again

October 10, 2013 by Editorial Team

In Minneapolis on Wednesday, October 10, 1956, Dale wrote, “Nice day. Need a rain. Letter from Lela. Yanks beat Dodgers for World Series crown.” Lela was Helen’s sister.

Muscatine Homecoming

October 9, 2013 by Editorial Team

In Muscatine on Friday, October 9, 1953, Dale wrote, “Big homecoming parade and football game. Muscatine 18, Mt. Pleasant 14.” Above: a recent homecoming parade in Muscatine.

Helen Gets Sick

October 8, 2013 by Editorial Team

In Minneapolis on Monday, October 8, 1956, Dale wrote, “Helen sick in bed all day with upset stomach. We gave Shirley and Kay our tickets to the pancake supper at church. Letter from Stan.” Shirley and Kay lived in the upstairs apartment. The next day, Dad took Mom to the doctor, who diagnosed an infection in her throat and stomach.

Yankees Beat Dodgers

October 7, 2013 by Editorial Team

In Muscatine on Tuesday, October 7, 1952, Dale wrote, “Yanks won the World Series today. Got my first overtime parking ticket and it wasn’t my fault.” It was the Yankees over the Dodgers.

A Ride In The Country

October 6, 2013 by Editorial Team

In Minneapolis on Sunday, October 6, 1957, Dale wrote, “Took a ride out through some woods north of highway 100. Cleaned the oil bath cleaner on the Dodge, hooked the automatic choke back up. Put a storm window on Stan’s room. Warm, about 70°. Watched football.”

Putting Up Storm Windows

October 5, 2013 by Editorial Team

In Minneapolis on Saturday, October 5, 1957, Dale wrote, “Dinnie and I went downtown to straighten our account at Minneapolis House Furnishings. Bought a nightgown for Helen and pajamas for Dalene. Put some storm windows upstairs on the apartment.”

Postcard From Jettie

October 4, 2013 by Editorial Team

In Minneapolis on Thursday, October 4, 1956, Dale wrote, “Burl and Opal left at 7 a.m. Helen worked 9 to 6 at Schuyler’s Shoe Store. Nice day. Card from Mother from the Ozarks.” Burl Schaffer was Helen’s cousin.

Piston Ring Job

October 3, 2013 by Editorial Team

In Muscatine on Monday, October 3, 1955, Dale and Helen spent all day installing five new compression rings on five pistons, and one new piston on their 1948 Dodge. He wrote, “Big job. Sure sounds different, better.”