Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Aunt Vera's Diary - March 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 - March 11th - Monday

I washed and waxed kitchen floor.  Hittle was here this P.M.  Cooler and rather windy today.

1969 - March 11th - Tuesday

Still snow flurries & cold.  Ironed and remodeled a dress.  Clarence went to 'Recovery.

1970 - March 11th - Wednesday

Attended missionary meeting in the evening.  Plan to go to Lima tomorrow.

1971 - March 11th - Thursday

Did some hand sewing.  Began snowing this P.M. and sure putting it down.

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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, March 10, 2020

Aunt Vera's Diary - March 10th

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 10th - Sunday

Went to Bob Smiths to church in morning.  Ords, Waymons, Idola and Donna here in P.M.  Mrs. Haffner died last night.

1969 - March 10th - Monday

Washed today.  Snowing quite a lot this eve.

1970 - March 10th - Tuesday

We, Bernards & Grace P.  were going to see Carrie yesterday but thot weather too bad.  We were ready to go.  Carrie & W. were here in the evening.  I ironed, mended & cleaned refrigerator.

1971 - March 10th - Wednesday

Snowed in night & all A.M. changed to rain and very foggy in evening.  No prayer meeting had services last eve.

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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. 

Monday, March 09, 2020

Aunt Vera's Diary - March 9th

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 9th - Saturday

Baked a cake and did usual Saturday work.

1969 - Entry struck through, had written March 10th

1970 - March 9th - Monday

Did big washing.  Real cold today.  Hung few out side.

1971 - March 9th - Tuesday

Ironed.  Leona was here this P.M.  We were at church in eve.  Missionary from Haiti there gave talk and showed pictures.

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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.