Thursday, February 13, 2020

Aunt Vera's Diary - February 13th

In the summer of 2019, I was able to photograph the entries in the diary of my maternal 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 - February 13th - Tuesday

Ironed etc.  Clarence went with Hittle to Portland.  We went to Dennis' to see little turkeys.  Clarence got load of coal this A.M.

1969 - February 13th - Thursday

Worked on some kitchen curtains.  Still cold with some snow flurries.

1970 - February 13th - Friday

Did some cleaning.  Still cold and snow covered.

1971 - February 13th - Saturday

Very cold and snow drifts.  Mail man didn't come.  Plow went thru once.  Goerke got stuck until plow came thru.  I baked pies.

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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 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. 

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Aunt Vera's Diary - February 12th

In the summer of 2019, I was able to photograph the entries in the diary of my maternal 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 - February 12th - Monday

Cold and snow flurries today.  Washed.  Patterson funeral this P.M.  Ferd Francks started for Arizona today.

1969 - February 12th - Wednesday

Ironed this morning.  Thot too cold to go to prayer meeting.  Ruth Matchett left for Africa today.

1970 - February 12th - Thursday

Did usual work.

1971 - February 12th - Friday

Clarence went to Portland got me some medicine at Drs. Also went to Recovery got hair cut.  Began snowing this P.M. did rain some before.



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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 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. 

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Aunt Vera's Diary - February 11th

In the summer of 2019, I was able to photograph the entries in the diary of my maternal 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 - February 11th - Sunday

Attended church morn & eve.  To Ruths in P.M. called at funeral home to see Leo Patterson.  Very cold for few days.

1969 - February 11th - Tuesday

We were to Portland today.  Went to Dr. Vormohr for checkup.

1970 - February 11th - Wednesday

John called said Carrie had large ulcer on stomach & also took gall bladder & appendix.  We didn't go to church this evening.

1971 - February 11th - Thursday

Clarence went to see Bernard this P.M. Rev. & Mrs. Ballmer called this P.M.  Warmed up some today.

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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 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.