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Old Fridge Again

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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.
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Just Looking

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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.”
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Busy Day

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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.”
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Got The TV Itch

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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!
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October 16th, 2015

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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.”
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October 15th, 2015

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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’ “
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Roller Rink

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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.”
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Quick Trip

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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.
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A Nice Evening

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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.”
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Car Window Handle Fixed

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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.”
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Nice Sunday

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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.”
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Purdue Upsets The Irish

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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.”
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Play Ball!

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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.”
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Getting Shot

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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.”
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A Light Day

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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.
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‘Treasure Island’

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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.”
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My Blue Heaven

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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.
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Out, Darn Spot

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In Muscatine on Saturday, September 30, 1950, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 to 4:30.  Mild & sunny.  Went to store after work.  Took Stanley to Dr. Swayze to remove Planter’s wart on bottom of foot.  Went to Benson’s at 9 P.M. to watch TV.”
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More Football

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In Muscatine on Friday, September 29, 1950, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 to 6 P.M.  Lofgren took Stanley & I to a football game, Muscatine 21 – Keokuk 6.  Listened to Iowa beat Southern California 20 – 14.  Up until 1:30 A.M.  Warm ideal fall day today.”
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Getting Shot

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In Muscatine on Thursday, September 28, 1950, Dale wrote, “I took this as a non-work day.  Took Helen & Dalene to the doctor for shots in the morning.  To the store in the afternoon.  Kids & I went to a show at night.”
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