Monthly Archives: July 1990

Diary Entry for 7/1/1990

The new pastor, Carol Berry starts her new year here at 9:00 AM, 39 out. Very nice. I called Jim. Vera called. 50th anniversary party for Albert and Pearl Payne at Legion, 300 there. all very nice.

Diary Entry for 7/6/1990

Dr. Siegel, 10:45 AM. Blood pressure 161/82. All okay. Elgin called. Coming tomorrow. Philadelphia Medical for Merrill 2:30. He has sprained ligament in knee. Went to Seaway for prednasone pills for him. Got Merrill watch at Pharmhouse. We went to funeral home in evening. Took food to Rosie and Elmer.

Diary Entry for 7/7/1990

Elgin and Carmi Bowman here about 11 AM. Had new car. We went to Pulaski after dinner. Stopped at Ken’s and Holly’s a few minutes. Lori is pregnant. Merrill walked without crutches today.

Diary Entry for 7/9/1990

Merrill mowed lawns. I washed clothes. Sent Jolie card, and $5.00. Wrote Lori Hanson and sent back reservation for Robin and Dan’s wedding. Dr’s office called to see how Merrill is doing with his knee.

Diary Entry for 7/10/1990

Jolie’s 19th birthday. We picked 8# strawberries at Farrs. Froze 8 packages. Washed clothes. Merrill went over town and to parsonage. Darcy and Brent here. Donnie and Reenie Hanson have baby girl, Kayleigh Diseree, 6 pounds, 9 ounces, born today.

Diary Entry for 7/12/1990

We went for groceries in AM. Ice Cream Strawberry Festival at Evans Mills, about 90-100 there. Nice. We went at 5 and got home at 7:30. Debby here in AM. Merrill sharpened the lawn mower blades. I wrote Vern’s. Sent Reader’s Digest orders and canceled book club. Donnie and Reenie had baby girl, July 10.

Diary Entry for 7/14/1990

Cloudy and cool. Washed clothes. Merrill cleaned floors. Got stuff ready for picnic tomorrow. Jim called in evening. Gary Paster, 43 died tonight of massive heart attack playing ball.

Diary Entry for 7/15/1990

Don and Juanita’s 40th anniversary. Donnie and Reenie first anniversary. We went to church. Haggerty Reunion at Wescotts Beach. 29 present. Pauline and family didn’t come. we all got soaked in the rain. We stopped at Jim’s on way home. Ken and Esther also. Met Esther for first time. Nice.

Diary Entry for 7/17/1990

Darcy and Brent fly back to Florida. We went to city. got dress (dark rose) for Dan’s wedding, $85.00. We went to Administrative Council meeting in evening. Good meeting. Gary Pastor’s funeral. Jim was pall bearer.

Diary Entry for 7/22/1990

We went to church 46. Some new people. We went to see Aunt Maude in PM. Shopped at mall and Pharmhouse. Got can opener for Dan and Robin. Ate at new McDonalds for first. Raining during evening.

Diary Entry for 7/30/1990

We froze green beans. Merrill washed car and painted rust spots. Jim, Joel, Jill, Sue, and Stephanie Ayers here for picnic cook out. Celebrated Jim’s promotion to Lieutenant. Jim gave us nice picture of him in uniform. another great day together.

Diary Entry for 7/31/1990

Raining most of day. 2 men here with black pick up truck looking for antiques. Suspicious acting. we went to meeting at church in evening. Philadelphia and Mills church targets for revitalization program for growth. Nancy Wayne, Alice, Merrill, and I.