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 15th - Thursday
Clarence took Mrs. Franklin & I to Jetters to get things ready for R. Matchett. Mrs. Franklin and I rolled bandages all day.
1969 - February 15th - Saturday
A very cold day. Wind from the east. Were to Recovery this A.M. Baked pies & deviled eggs.
1970 - February 15th - Sunday
Had 4 or 5 in. of new snow, we had to make our own track to church on our road. We didn't go at night. Roads too slick.
1971 - February 15th - Monday
Washed & ironed, not quite so cold today. No mail today celebrating Washingtons birthday.
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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.