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.
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.