June 7, 1955 (Tuesday)

Ruth phoned & enjoyed to hear from her, as she does it so seldom.

June 5, 1955 (Sunday)

Fred & Mary here Sunday evening a while.

Mary & I went to Judy's bacculorate at John Adams. Rabbi Shulman gave sermon.

John & I at 10:45 church. Sat with Ruth.

Bob Clark left for Chicago today. Will miss him.

June 4, 1955 (Saturday)

Washed in morning.

Took auto ride with Demerts in afternoon to Bremen, Ind.

John planted zenias around front and side.

Elsa Gevetski off on trip to Colorado. 2 wks.

June 3, 1955 (Friday)

Put new battery in aid.

June 2, 1955 (Thursday)

Mrs. Williams phoned that Betty had operation (1st June) quite serious.

Phoned Mrs. Davis & Elsa G. today. Elsa going on trip to Colorado Sat.

Last meeting of Guild today but did not go, not up to it. Getting along fairly well with hearing aid.

Bob pd me 6.50 today.

June 1, 1955 (Wednesday)

Went to town (Mary took me)

Got book ends at Wheelocks $5.95 for Judy.

Home at noon.

John bought & planted 2 rose bushes (Doctor & Schuells)

Up to Beltone & will make a new mold for ear.

Margaret here.

May 31, 1955 (Tuesday)

Bob's dad got some of his belongings.

Got ironing done. Fertilized some today.

Margaret here.

May 30, 1955 (Monday)

I washed, nice day.

John took me to parade at 2 PM & over to eat.

Monthly roses are so pretty
"Peace" out in full bloom.

May 29, 1955 (Sunday)

Went to church at 10:45 - Tom was confirmed, very nice service. All of Fiedler, Crawford family were there. Ruth, Woody, & his mother & sister Marj. I feel very happy that Ruth & W had him join the church.

John & I took flowers out to both cemetarys for Decoration day.

We were all up to Ruth's for a fine supper.

Mary bought 2 geraniums & John 2 doz. peonies. Gave Tom book & tie.

May 28, 1955 (Saturday)

Pearl took picture of rose bush Thursday.

Monthly ones are very nice
Card from E. Wagner in Fla.

Jay back again from Army.

Called Dr. Crawford & told me to keep at 16 units insulin.

May 27, 1955 (Friday)

Bob pd me 6.50 today.

Went to town with John early & saw Beltone man, helped me solve a few difficulties.

Am getting more used to the aid but still seems so much noise.

Got Tom a red tie for Sunday gift with book.

Got flowers at Kagles for decoration. 1.00 a plant (6 of them)

Had Margaret

May 26, 1955 (Thursday)

Had .70 [?] sugar today.

Elsa Geivetzski phoned.

John played first game baseball tonight. Stayed late.

Ruth phone & invited us up for Tom confirmation get together.

Had Margaret

Mrs. Durkin took picture of roses.

May 25, 1955 (Wednesday)

Went to town. Met Zora Hoisington at PO. - had quite a visit & then Jeanette Haquish at Bank.

Our rose bush is beautiful.

May 24, 1955 (Tuesday)

[no entry for this date, but inserted into the diary at this page was the following memoriam]

May 23, 1955 (Monday)

Mary paid me $15.00

May 22, 1955 (Sunday)

Went to 10:45 church. Saw Ruth & Elwood there.

Had dinner at Joys.

Chas brought Sib for a few hours.

May 21, 1955 (Saturday)

Forgot to call Elwood to wish him well for his birthday 39 yrs old.

John planted seeds.

May 19, 1955 (Thursday)

Margaret here. Bob pd 6.50

Mary 43 yrs old today. Phoned to her early.

Mrs. Durkins over.

May 18, 1955 (Wednesday)

Margaret here.

Hearing fairly well with aid.

Phone to Ruth about gift for Tom.

May 17, 1955 (Tuesday)

Mr. Brandon - Beletone Hearing Co, brought hearing aid out - pd bal. ck $220.00 (75.00 cash)

John at practice game - home early.

Elsa G. phoned me.

May 16, 1955 (Monday)

Ruth & family were to Mammoth Cave over weekend.

May 15, 1955 (Sunday)

J & I to 10:45 church. John took me to Joy's dinner. Drove about for several hours to Christian Lake & other places. Home at 3:30.

Evening over to church - new members party. John done well with welcome.

John & I went to Olivger[?] girls recital at Brethern church about 4 PM. Very nice.

May 14, 1955 (Saturday)

Washed today.

John went to Oldtimers game at school field.

Sent Louise Alcoth B card & note.

Sent Dr. Deitl ck $5.00

May 13, 1955 (Friday)

Went to Bank, Insurance, etc. this morning. Eat at Holliday.

Had Margaret

May 12, 1955 (Thursday)

Marjory went with me to Beltone Company & tried hearing aid, best I have tries. Pd. $75.00 & will get it Tues. May 17th. Do hope it will be OK. I pd. $75.00 down.

Had lunch at Holliday Cafeteria with Marj. No one knows how good & kind Marjorie is to me & I am so grateful. Have been so discouraged lately as I miss so much of things & people I love so dearly.

Had Margaret.

May 11, 1955 (Wednesday)

Feel bum today, awful dizzy & had a strange feeling, became dreadful hot in face & hands. Face red as a beet but passed away in about 20 minutes.

Talked with Marjorie a little & will get to Beltone tomorrow at 10 AM.

Elsa Geinetski called on phone.

May 10, 1955 (Tuesday)

Margaret here. Mary paid me $15.00

Called Dr. Bussard about H. aid & he is well satisfied with his, has had it 10 yrs. Autvox aid. Says he uses $13.00 mo. for batteries.

May 9, 1955 (Monday)

Mary had me stay over there with Margaret. Mended a little & walked home about 4 PM.

John home in evening.

May 8, 1955 (Sunday)

Mothers Day.

John & I took flowers out to mother's grave. Went to church at 10:30 - Mary sat with us. Ruth surprised me, was at church with Woody. Had dinner at Joys, very good. Afterwards drove to pretty lake & back home. All of families here in afternoon. Got glove from Mary & Ruth. [laury?] from Fred & Else frying pan (Sunbeam) from John. Also gave me 50.00 towards hearing aid. Had Andersons stay for coffee & ham sandwiches. Swell day.

May 7, 1955 (Saturday)

Did no shopping this week.

May 6, 1955 (Friday)

Margaret not here, still sick.

I spent several hours with Sib.  Ruth got me & had supper & spent evening. Home at 10 PM.

John was at sales supper.

May 5, 1955 (Thursday)

Did not have Margaret as I went to spring luncheon at church. Nice program by Bethany church.

Phoned Sib today. John practice ballgame.

Walked over to see Mrs. Chamberlain about hearing aid. Talks favorable about it. Had a nice visit.

Bob paid 6.50 & off for Chicago for day.

May 4, 1955 (Wednesday)

Margaret here.

Mary took me to Sorority mothers banquet at V W [?].  Had chicken supper, 6:30. Nice to see all the ladies again.

John planted geraniums.

May 3, 1955 (Tuesday)

Some dizzy feeling all day. Bussing in ear over an hour now.

Mr. Ackerman called & talked further about hearing aid.

Ironed. Margaret here.

May 2, 1955 (Monday)

Washed quite a large washing.

To bed at 9:30 PM.

Margaret here & John took a fall on stairs when he got her at 5 PM.

John went bowling - made 264

I get so lonesome, alone most every evening until late. Guess I bore John & tired living with his mother.

May 1, 1955 (Sunday)

I went to early church. Beautiful day. Walked too & back with Mrs. Carl Winther.

John & I had dinner at Mahews. Drove to Demmerts at Birch Lake but they were not there. She had asked me but some misunderstanding.

April 30, 1955 (Saturday)

Got Government ck.

Ruth, Woody, & Cathy come in eve.

John gone to banquet of bowling & party at Caty's.

Settled discrepancy with Bob. Gave him back $6.50

Called Elsa Woodcock over phone. Jim still at hospital.

April 29, 1995 (Friday)

Mary took me to Dr. Crawford's appt. Feel about same. Gave me more pills & am hoping will help.

Gave me another 12B shot.

Still very dizzy - | worried me |

April 28,1955 (Thursday)

Elsa Gewetski phoned.

Marjorie & I shopped about ear phones. Tested at Soustone[?] by lady. (507 Sherland Bldg). Audiovox man tested my ears at home, not much success. (328 Sherland Bldg).

Had lunch at Philadelphia. I treated for once. Mary come in eve. Fixed my drapes. Got them at Star Store.

April 27, 1955 (Wednesday)

John brought nice porch chair.

John went to JW league supper for bowling league.

I dropped to sleep at 6:15 - slept thru to 10:30 PM.

Feet bum all day.

April 25, 1955 (Monday)

Mrs. Barker phoned, wished me a happy birthday.

Chas & Sib come about 1:30 & spent an hour here. Gave me 2 very pretty Hafs[?].

Had letter & card from Mary Brown.

Sent Jim Woodcock get well card.

April 24, 1955 (Sunday)

I went to early church. Come home & went to bed for a while, so dizzy yet.

John slept until 12:30 PM.

Took bouquet of tulips over for Jim who is still in hospital.

April 23, 1955 (Saturday)

John painted screens & worked in yard all afternoon.

Took me groc. shopping A&P. $11.00

Medicines have not helped much. Just would get over dizzy spells & hear better.

Throat is bad.

Mary & Fred brought laundry but did not stay long. Ruth called about birthday. Told her not to have supper, me not good.

April 22, 1955 (Friday)

Mary took me for appt at Dr. Crawford. Said after examining that chest was OK. Throat hurts me so much. He prescribed throches [troches]. Got them at Rex Pharmacy - Portage ave $1.35

Over to Mrs. Williams about hour.

April 21, 1955 (Thursday)

Cold has gotten best of me.

Mary stopped a while in evening to see how I felt.

Jim W. not so good.

John practice game ball.

April 20, 1955 (Wednesday)

Sally stopped & said thanks.

Mary over until 9 PM in eve.

John bowled.

April 19, 1955 (Tuesday)

I did not go to Sally's birthday. 13 yrs old. Sent her a $1.00 bill.

Was in bed most of day - cold developed & throat bad.

John over to Sally party & gave her a yellow blouse. All there except Kay.

April 18, 1955 (Monday)

Ruth come about 8 AM & helped with dishes & then took clothes I still had not ironed from last week.

Jim Woodcock had a heart attack - at Hospital.

April 17, 1955 (Sunday)

I did not go to church. Ruth & Woody here a while in morning. Had dinner at Airport then drove to Michigan City & wandered about the lake where people were fishing.

Fred dropped in about 4 PM.

John took Hyacinths to Pa grave & planted seed on lot.

Bob Clarke back about 10 PM. gone 3 wks.

April 16, 1955 (Saturday)

Mary took me to Dr. Crawford for check up. Blood sugar test seems OK, found nothing radical wrong. Blood pressure OK. Called it Deteriation [deterioration?]. Prescribed 2 medicines & gave me apy2[?] shot in arm.

John worked in yard all afternoon, planted grass seed & Charlotte Armstrong rosebush.

Prescription was $14.00 for bottle.

April 15, 1955 (Friday)

Went to Lab at 8:15. Charge $3.00. Three nurses took a stab until the last was successful.

John took me doon. [down? home?]

Have a bronchial cough, first cough this winter.

My hearing is awful,

Marjory phoned this morning.

April 14, 1955 (Thursday)

Mary took me to see Dr. Crawford at Colfax ave. Seems nice man. On 2nd floor, not so nice for me. No blood pressure. Sent me to SB Lavatory [Laboratory?] for B. sugar test.

Margaret come about 11 AM.

John practice game, home soon.

April 13, 1955 (Wednesday)

Pearl in a while.

Washed at nite.

John bowling.

April 12, 1955 (Tuesday)

Went alone in morning to see Dr. Deitle & he says my hearing is not at all good on left side, right some better but need a hearing aide. Feel so discouraged at my general condition, am so dizzy all day long, but maybe it will clear up. My faith & prayer will surely help me as always.

April 11, 1955 (Monday)

Mrs. Durkin in  a while.

John bowled.

April 10, 1955 (Easter Sunday)

[in upper margin] Judy brought a little creamer from Niagara Falls on her trip.

Went to early church. Home & had 2nd breakfast. Fred M. took John & I to LaSalle hotel for dinner. Come home & shorely[shortly?] R & Wood & family come. Gave me carnation corsage. John got me pot of Easter Lilies. Mary & family come & spent afternoon talking & looking at flowers. So nice to have them here & they had lunch with us which to me was the nicest gift of all. Left at 9:30. Really a big day.

April 9, 1955 (Saturday)

John worked in yard in afternoon.

We went over to Pot [Potawatomi] Park to see flower display & it was just gorgeous!

April 8, 1955 (Friday)

Mary & I shopped at A&P. $12.95

April 7, 1955 (Thursday)

Mrs. Durkin a while, so glad as I felt so bad, could hear so poorly & my head was awful today. Guess I must go to doctor.

Card from Judy at Washington, DC.

April 6, 1955 (Wednesday)

Ironed most of morning.

Alline here until 2 PM. Does such nice cleaning. Pd her $6.50.

John bowled - home late.

Marjorie phoned.

Mary took her 3 girls - chas [plus?]  Dauhe[?] & Tom & Teddy to Chicago.

April 4, 1955 (Monday)

Washed big lot today.

John bowled.

Vacation week starts today for schools.

April 3, 1955 (Sunday)

John & I went to 10:45 church services.

Eat at Joys after going out to airport first, big line up.

Drove out to Bremen & small towns, then to N. Liberty & Fish Lake. Looks different then 15 yrs ago.

April 2, 1955 (Saturday)

Mary & I shopped at A&P $9.25

Bob & her here for the evening. John gone with Marvin to Ice cafe at Elkhart.

Elsa Woodcock came over an hour in evening.

March 30, 1955 (Wednesday)

Elsa Gewetzski & Alice Hetsel came in afternoon & had a nice visit.

March 27, 1955 (Sunday)

Church at 10:45. Eat dinner at Joy's. Afterwards John took me to see Country Girl at Granada - Bing Crosby & Kelley

Fred & Mary came at 7:30 left at 8:30 PM.

Charles Siefer phoned & then talked with Sib.

March 26, 1955 (Saturday)

Ruth & Woody & Kathy here an hour in morning. Woody told me Tom was going to confirmation school. I did not know of it before.

John cleaned wall paper in dining room.

March 25, 1955 (Friday)

Mary & I grocery shopped.

Charles Siefet 54 years old today.

March 24, 1955 (Thursday)

Went to town, did little shopping, home at noon.

March 22, 1955 (Tuesday)

Mary paid me $18.50 today.

Ironed some & cleaned refrigerator.

Real snow storm & about 22° above at noon.

Phoned Sib also Mrs. Langer.

March 20, 1955 (Sunday)

Church at 10:45 AM.

Dinner at Fred's at 1 PM.

Crawfords, Andersons, all there for ice cream & cake in afternoon.

I came back at 6 PM with Crawfords.

John bowled at Elkhart in afternoon & gone for evening.

March 19, 1955 (Saturday)

Called Fred but gone to Ind. for finals - basketball.

Swell day. He is 47 years today - don't seem possible. Gave him 3 linen helfs[?].

African Violets in full bloom.

March 18, 1955 (Friday)

Mary took me to Ruth's for day. Home at 5 PM. Nice visit - had Margaret along. Woody brought me home.

March 17, 1955 (Thursday)

Marjorie & I shopped in morning. Got gray dress at Grand leader $10.95 & summer nilon[?] lavender $5.95.

Home at 12:30. Margaret here.

John at church to mail lenten boxes.

March 16, 1955 (Wednesday)

Aline here to clean. Washed kitchen woodwork & flour[?] bathroom - stairs & some windows $5.50 Does sweet job.

I phoned Sib.

March 15, 1955 (Tuesday)

At Mary's for supper & evening.

John at church for supper.

Phoned to Elsie Jaers - not so good. Said Paul Jr. is doing fine after throat operation.

March 14, 1955 (Monday)

Mrs. Williams in a while in morning.

Washed today.

Sent check to Norman Collmer for $81.16

Mrs. Derkin in a while.

March 13, 1955 (Sunday)

I went to early church.

Dinner at home. Afternoon drove to Anna Each [?] at Laport. Met Will & Catherine Neal & had a real visit. Home about 6:30 P.M.  Anna just fine. Sullivan had Ice Follies on his program in eve.

Catherine Schall had another baby boy.

March 12, 1955 (Saturday)

Grocery shopped at A&P - $12.50

March 11, 1955 (Friday)

Elsa Gewelzski phoned.

Mary talked about 1/2 hour when she got Margaret.

March 7, 1955 (Monday)

Took cab to Dr. Millers for appointment. Teeth cleaned.

Cab down .70 - home 80¢

Found teeth fine condition.

Margaret here.

Mary phoned.

March 5, 1955 (Sunday)

Went to 10:45 service today. Chatted with Mary afterwards a little.

Mother would have been 110 years old today.

Aunt Sylvia here for afternoon & had lunch. Charles & Ben come after her.

March 5, 1955 (Saturday)

Home all day until evening.

Fred asked me to go to Mish [Mishawaka?] Warsaw game at Elkhart.

Regional score M 63 - 52 Warsaw.

Afternoon 52 Mish Nappanee 49

John went with Fred.

We stopped after evening game at Holdermans - had ice cream and coffee.

March 4, 1955 (Friday)

Mary & I shopped at A&P. $6.50

Andersons - Crawford - John & I up to Terry's birthday party in evening. Gave him $1.00. Had ice cream & cake. He was 14 years old.

Nice evening.

Mary paid me $9.50 today for Margaret.

March 3, 1955 (Thursday)

Terry 14 years old today.

[Note: I believe the date is off here, and that this entry was actually written on March 2]

March 1, 1955 (Wednesday)

I went to town - shopped & paid for rug at Robertsons.

Margaret here in afternoon.

Got bill from Norman Colmen $81.16 for plumbing work on softener etc.

Sent check to Ridenour $13.62 today - electric work.

[Note: I believe the date is off here, and that this entry was actually written on March 2]

February 29, 1955 (Tuesday)

Went sewing at Childrens Aid. Nine of us. Did a lot of work & had lunch & a nice chat.

Mrs. Arnold got me & home again about 4 PM.

John home this evening.

[Note: 1955 was not a leap year, so there shouldn't have been an entry here. I expect this entry was actually written on March 1]

February 28, 1955 (Monday)

Kept Margaret all day. She also had supper with John & I. He went bowling.

She sure is entertaining. Slept until 5 PM.

Marjorie phoned.

John bowled.

February 27, 1955 (Sunday)

Went to 10:45 am church.

Home, had dinner. Fred & family came & here about an hour. I went up to visit Sib until 5 PM. John came after me. Fred took me up there.

February 26, 1955 (Saturday)

Ruth & family came in evening to see Mish & Riley game on TV. Score 70 - 53 favor Riley.

Ruth & Kathy here a while in morning.

I washed today.

John took me groc. shopping $6.50

February 24, 1955 (Thursday)

Went with John over to John Adams to see tournament basketball.

2 games afternoon & 2 evening.

February 23, 1955 (Wednesday)

At John Adams to see tournament
[entry crossed out]

February 22, 1955 (Tuesday)

Ironed in morning. Phoned Sib[?]

Elsa Gervetgski phoned.

February 21, 1955 (Monday)

Mary stopped & pd me $25.00

February 20, 1955 (Sunday)

Went to early church.

Invited to Andersons for dinner. Ted 10 yrs old. Fiedlers - Crawfords came in afternoon & we all left about 4 PM.

Evening went to party at church for new members.

John - Vice Pres. received the new members by greetings. Coffee & cookies served. Nice evening.

Home 9:30 PM.

February 18, 1955 (Friday)

Norman finished today. Juste[?] a mess to clean up for me.

Sure swell to have soft water.

February 17, 1955 (Thursday)

Norman Collmer came & did plumbing for hot water heater. Moved stove & also refrigerator so have it all together.

February 16, 1955 (Wednesday)

Mary took me to town / clinic

Had frames adjusted, been giving me some grief.

Shopped some at Robertsons 88¢ sale.

Mary gave me new tan chair. Like it very much

February 15, 1955 (Tuesday)

Mary got Margaret & spent a short while with me.

Sally - Connie & Margaret here until 10 PM - watched TV.

Bob & Mary away for eve. She got a very pretty navy blue dress.

February 14, 1955 (Monday)

John bowled. Had nice TV program on in evening.

Mr. Genrey came & papered cracked places in bedroom - kitchen & living room.

February 13, 1955 (Sunday)

10:45 church then to Fred's at 1 PM for dinner. Also had supper & home about 9:45 PM.

Marj & I & Mrs. Barber out to visit Auntie Code[?] in afternoon. Seemed quite cheerful.

Fred gave me Valentine card & $100 check. Such a surprise.

February 12, 1955 (Saturday)

Zero today

John took me shopping - Groceries $10.00

Evening went to Central - Ft. Wayne basketball game. Central won.

February 11, 1955 (Friday)

0 today, lots of snow.

Had a little visit over phone with Mrs. Dermert.

Margaret here

I phoned to Elsa Joers[?], she is not so good.

Kay is 16 years old today. Gave her $1.00 & pretty lace hat. All folks were there & had ice cream and cake. (except John)

February 10, 1955 (Thursday)

Margaret here until 5 PM.

Real snow storm

John home all evening.

Mr. Gentry finished papering today. Bill $79.00. He asked 76.00 but paid him for plaster job.

Bob paid me $6.50 today.

February 9, 1955 (Wednesday)

Margaret came at 8 AM & here all day. Shopped at Charley's $5.50

Gengry here 1 hr in evening alone.

Blanche Austin phoned.

February 8, 1955 (Tuesday)

Mary took me to Optical Parlor 8th floor Sherland Bldg. for new lens.

Had Margaret call morning.

Mr. Gengry papered kitchen & part bed room.

John helped clean & get things in place in kitchen, sure helps.

Had nice brunch at Mary's.

Marjorie phoned.

February 7, 1955 (Monday)

Gengry started papering.

February 6, 1955 (Sunday)

To 10:45 service at church.

John & I had dinner at Crawfords and Bob & John worked on cabinets in afternoon. Sypper also & home about 10 PM.

February 2, 1955 (Wednesday)

Elsa Geinetzks [?] phoned today & had quite a visit.

Alline here to clean - 6 hrs $6.00. Does a swell job.

February 1, 1955 (Tuesday)

Mrs. Davis phoned to me, says she is not so good.

John home this evening.

January 31, 1955 (Monday)

Washed today. Got government check.

John bowled.

January 30, 1955 (Sunday)

Church at 10:45. Ate dinner at Nobicks. Fair meal. Home after meal. Took Mrs. Rhode home.

Mary & family except Kay come to spend evening.

Ruth & Woody after boys from church.

January 29, 1955 (Saturday)

Fred & Mary took us to Eddies for [small] supper. I had oysters. Then went to Central - Anderson basketball game at Clay township school. Central beat.

Judy & Terry at Ft. Wayne over weekend with church youth.

January 27, 1955 (Thursday)

Margaret not here today.

Sears-Roebuck man here to go over washer. Charge $5.00

Coat dress cleaned $1.30

January 26, 1955 (Wednesday)

Talked with Mrs. Barber & also Mrs. Anderson over phone.

Sally stopped for a half hour. Had all As but one subject - art - on her card.

January 25, 1955 (Tuesday)

Not feeling so good today. Cold settled all over. Throat bothers me so much.

January 23, 1955 (Sunday)

John & I went to 10:45 church

Had dinner at "Joys". Come home.

John went to show with Marvin Davis.

John over at church in afternoon.

Ruth - Woody here after boys.

January 22, 1955 (Saturday)

Grocery shopped at IGA - $6.50

Drove to Reidenbach for rugs - made 4 - $6.75. Got stuck in drifts & fellow pulled us out.

January 20, 1955 (Thursday)

Mary went along to Dr. McFarland to have eyes tested. He was very nice. Rather nervous strain. Sally & I went to Central / Riley basketball game. .. 80 .. 67

Blanch Austin here for an hour. I was about to go away.

January 13, 1955 (Thursday)

John took me to game at John Adams Central.

[this is unclear - the gymnasium at John Adams High School was used for the home games of the four South Bend high schools]

January 11, 1955 (Tuesday)

Got new green rug at Robertsons $79.95 - 3 months to pay.

January 9, 1955 (Sunday)

Church at 10:45 with John, Fred & Mary here for couple of hours in evening, left at 8:30

January 8, 1955 (Saturday)

Took rags out to Reichbah to the women about 12 lbs.

January 4, 1955 (Tuesday)

Got new coat at Gilberts $39.95. Norma Davis took me up there. Sewed at home today.