In Muscatine on Sunday, February 17, 1952, Dale wrote “Took Stan to Dr. Swayze for a shot. Dalene and I took a ride to the airport. 15° above at 8 A.M. 40° in the afternoon. Dalene and Sonja to a show in the afternoon. I have a sore throat. Had good roast beef supper.” Sonja was a friend.