In the summer of 2019, I was able to photograph the entries in the diary of my paternal great-aunt, Vera (Haley) Stuber. The entries cover the years from 1968-1971 time frame and provide an interesting view of her daily activities. Items in brackets are my notes for further research.
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| Stuber, Vera Delphene (Haley), "Journal." MS, Fort Recovery, Ohio, 1968-1971. Privately held by Juanita (LeMaster) Steigerwalt, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE], Muncie, Indiana, 2020. |
1968 - October 15th - Tuesday
Johns, Carrie & Ruth were out yesterday, we all were at Leona's in P.M. Carrie & Waymon here in eve. Got done combining beans today.
1969 - October 15th - Wednesday
Our first frost this morn. Phone still out. Can't call anyone. Revival begins this eve. We attended.
1970 - October 15th - Thursday
Defrosted refrigerator and took off rest of cabbage etc. Getting much cooler.
1971 - October 15th - Friday
We went to Ft. Recovery today, called on Rose, Dennis Francks and got stalk of rhubbard out at the farm.
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Vera Delphen (Haley) Stuber was born 10 March 1890 in Jay County, Indiana, daughter of Eli Weldon & Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley. She married 14 February 1915 in Jay County, Indiana to Clarence Leroy Stuber. Vera died 17 June 1987 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. Clarence was born 4 February 1891 in Jay County, Indiana, son of Henry and Margaret (Metzger) Stuber. Clarence died 20 May 1981 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana. They had no surviving children.
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