Aunt Vera's Diary - March 31st

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 - March 31st - Sunday

Attended church morning & evening.  Mrs. Franklin here for dinner.  Mary & Galen here in P.M.  Called at Harley Stoners & Ella's before church in evening.

1969 - March 31st - Monday

A real nice day.  Washed and aired bed clothes in long closet.  Ruth, Donna & Weldons here in P.M.  Clarence helped at church.

1970 - March 31st - Tuesday

Ironed & mended.  Siders had folks here to look over farm this eve.  Been a real nice day.

1971 - March 31st - Wednesday

Made more noodles today, also aired more bed clothes.  Attended prayer meeting.

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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. 

Strange Days

Strange days indeed.  Haven't been keeping up on our daily items since the COVID-19 shelter in place happened as I had hoped.  

The President gave updated guidance that we should expect to be at home until April 30th.  I wasn't suprised at that recommendation, and had told my work team as much.  The media is trying to make hay out of the President's Easter hope - they are always looking for a way to put a negative spin on everything.  It makes me wonder if they have forgotten what country they are from.

This is now week two working remote - thankful that we still have jobs.  Have been hearing antecdotal reports of others who have lost their jobs.  These are truly unprecedented times.  It will get worse before it gets better.  Every company will have to restate their projections - and you can kiss the 2nd Quarter of this year goodbye.

Today happens to be dad's birthday - we are going to try to do a Zoom call.  This will be the second birthday in the family since this all began.  Seems weird to not be able to get together, go out for dinner, etc. 

Locally, the virus has low numbers here - but social media is full of stories of other suspected cases.  There is a lot of fear out there.  Best to stay away from the media or you will be depressed.

Trying to make sure that when I'm working remote that I remember to take a lunch, stretch my legs and not be "on the job" all the time.  In many ways I'm more productive from home, but it also makes it hard to shut off.

Social media is full of friends and associates that know someone who has been affected by the virus - I hope the measures that have been put in place reduce the projected number of fatalities.

Aunt Vera's Diary - March 30th

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 - March 30th - Saturday

Another spring like day.  I baked cake, coffee cake, apple crispt and made potato salad.  Stewed the rest of the apples.

1970 - March 30th - Sunday

Sunshiney but cold.  Attended church morn & eve.  Called on Rose before church in evening.

1971 - March 30th - Monday

Cold this morn but been a real nice day.  I washed.  Clarence went for coal.  Hittle here this P.M. baled up loose straw.

1971 - March 30th - Tuesday

A nice day.  Aired bed clothes and made noodles for church.  Young peopls choir coming to our church Sun. A.M.

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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.