Sunday, May 31, 2015

May 31, 1955 (Tuesday)

Bob's dad got some of his belongings.

Got ironing done. Fertilized some today.

Margaret here.

Saturday, May 30, 2015

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.

Friday, May 29, 2015

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.

Thursday, May 28, 2015

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.

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

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


Tuesday, May 26, 2015

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.

Monday, May 25, 2015

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.

Sunday, May 24, 2015

May 24, 1955 (Tuesday)

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








Friday, May 22, 2015

May 22, 1955 (Sunday)

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

Had dinner at Joys.

Chas brought Sib for a few hours.

Thursday, May 21, 2015

May 21, 1955 (Saturday)

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

John planted seeds.

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

May 19, 1955 (Thursday)

Margaret here. Bob pd 6.50

Mary 43 yrs old today. Phoned to her early.

Mrs. Durkins over.

Monday, May 18, 2015

Sunday, May 17, 2015

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.

Friday, May 15, 2015

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.

Thursday, May 14, 2015

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


Wednesday, May 13, 2015

May 13, 1955 (Friday)

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

Had Margaret

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

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.

Monday, May 11, 2015

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.

Sunday, May 10, 2015

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.

Saturday, May 9, 2015

May 9, 1955 (Monday)

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

John home in evening.

Friday, May 8, 2015

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.

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

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.


Tuesday, May 5, 2015

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.

Monday, May 4, 2015

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.

Sunday, May 3, 2015

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.

Saturday, May 2, 2015

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.

Friday, May 1, 2015

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.