Monthly Archives: October 1996

Diary Entry for 10/1/1996

A great day. Merrill mowed lawns. He went for groceries. I made appointment to see Dr. Powell tomorrow at 2:30. Minimum wage goes to $4.75 an hour. We saw Terry Hall at store. He’s living over post office. He and Pat getting divorced. Alice F called. She can’t come Thursday.

Diary Entry for 10/3/1996

Much colder. UMW here 1:30. Only 6 out. Good meeting. Decided to have a December meeting at church. Covered dish. Sent Bea Gehm birthday card and letter. I talked with Vi at Martha’s. Martha not feeling good. Rebekah installation of officers with Theresa Lodge in evening at Antwerp. 8:00 PM. Merrill gathered beets to freeze.

Diary Entry for 10/6/1996

A beautiful fall day. We went to church. World Wide communion Sunday. We went to Pharmhouse for pills. Went to see Aunt Maude. She was in bed. She was so very glad to see us. Jim, Sue and Ashley here in evening. Ashley excited about going to school. Jim and Sue on vacation this week.

Diary Entry for 10/7/1996

Another great day. Jolie and Shawn Michael called. I called Sister Rose for Merrill a heating test. Jim called from Cliffs garage. Vi Mowers here for her UMW gift. I called about hospital appointment. Will be December before I get my knee operated on.

Diary Entry for 10/9/1996

Cloudy day. Rebekah’s. I went with Genny, Margaret Waters and Betty Rudes. I have started coming. The lodge gave Margaret a 50 year pin. She joined in 1945. 10 there today. We froze carrots. Put a bag of fresh ones in refrigerator. Helen K called while I was at Lodge.

Diary Entry for 10/11/1996

Lyla’s birthday. Hearing Center 11:AM for Merrill. He got casts made of both ears. He had flu shots at Philadelphia Clinic in PM. We went for groceries in PM. Saw Howard Hall at store. I got information from Dr. Powel. Have knee operation December 4th.

Diary Entry for 10/15/1996

Sunny day but cold. Clark and Vivian gave us small Halloween pumpkin. Vivian, Doris, Lois her sister and I measured church seats for cushions. Viv will make them. Debby here at suppertime. Kyle’s been in Ogdensburg. He tried to take his life because his girl friend broke off with him. I called June. Vern at a supper meeting Dan and Robin plan to build onto their house. Vernon with them this weekend.

Diary Entry for 10/18/1996

Windy. A sunny warm day. Leaves blowing away. We got invite to Oswego College Alumni awards banquet November 8. Vernon one of 4 people being honored. He is to receive lifetime award of merit. We had roast beef takeout supper from church. So good always. They are $5.75 each now. We went for groceries in PM. Sent order to Signature.

Diary Entry for 10/21/1996

I called Dr. Hinnran. He is going to set up appointment for ultra sound for Merrill. October 29 at 8 AM. Merrill painted bad spot on maple tree by driveway. Alice F called to ask about Vi. Today would have been mom and dad’s 82nd anniversary. Raining and sunny off and on all day.

Diary Entry for 10/23/1996

Warm. Got up to 70° Rebekah’s. I went with Ginny. 8 there. Merrill had a bad night. We didn’t get much sleep. World series.. Yankees 2 games, Braves 2 games. Sent Steve birthday card note and $10.00. Jim called. He took 2 days off to help Cliff.

Diary Entry for 10/25/1996

A nice day. Sunny. We went to city to drug store for pills. We saw Marva there. Merrill got winter underwear at Sears, We got lunch at Burger King. We grocery shopped on way home. Steve’s birthday 32. Margaret Waters moved to Philadelphia Courts this weekend.

Diary Entry for 10/27/1996

Back on standard time. A beautiful day. 70° sunny. We went to church. Laity Sunday. The Sunday School, Sharrie and Ellen took part. Rev. Elaine played her guitar and Lanne piano. All very nice. Vi came to church. Ken and Esther’s 6th anniversary. They came out and took us to Philadelphia Restaurant for dinner. A nice day to get together. Jim here in his Bike in PM