Aunt Vera's Diary - October 15th

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.

Aunt Vera's Diary - October 14th

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 14th - Monday 

Becca is here.  Roy & Ruth and Edna Chalfant here in P.M.  Having fine weather this week.  Farmers are busy.

1969 - October 14th - Tuesday

Doing this and that, getting things in shape.  Ords & we plan to go to Eugene's Thursday.

1970 - October 14th - Wednesday

Attended Missionary Meeting.  Clarence helped at church in P.M.  Rained some & gloomy.

1971 - October 14th - Thursday

Mopped & cleaned back porch and wash room.  Went over to the neighbors this P.M. to see the new baby Amy Louise.

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Vera Delphene (Haley) Stuber was born 10 March 1890 in Jay County, Indiana, daughter of Eli Weldon & Cora Belle (Metzner) Haley.  She was married 14 February 1915 in Jay County, Indiana to Clarence Leroy Stuber.  Vera died 17 Jun 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.

(Not So) Wordless Wednesday - Halloween Costumes - 1977 edition

 

1977 Halloween Costumes
(L-R) Michelle, Travis & Jason LeMaster
Alexandria, Indiana

Came across this slide image of one of our old Halloween costume sets.  These costumes were sewn by my mother.  I actually remember these costumes.  I'm the lion in the middle, my sister was the panda and my brother was the frog.

It was not unusual for mom to make costumes and clothes for us - she is quiet a sewer.

Do you remember school contests for best outfits?  I know there was a time when I won a prize for a homemade outfit.  Nothing as fancy as these outfits, hopefully I can find the picture to share for later.

In 2020, with COVID, I wonder if we will have any trick-or-treaters.