Haggerty Reunion at Wescott Beach. We went and Jim’s went. Only 32 there this year. Uncle Len, 92 there. Rained terrible in evening. We stopped at Jim’s. He’s working the fair this week. We went to church. Only 40 there.

Merrill took chain saw to Mills for repair. Got new chain for it, $14.98. Merrill mowed lawns. Look nice. Got new health policy from First United American Life Insurance Co. Stephanie Cha here. Ordered cards. Paid her $3.95.

Cooler but nice. Merrill worked at wood. My arms very lame today. Jim Matteson almost 89 died in Virginia today. Got card from Gloria Verbridge from Alaska. She is visiting Sands and family.

We went for groceries for the ice cream social in AM. Bob Griffin is finally out of intensive care. Merrill worked at wood off and on. Watched the Royal wedding on TV (Andrew and Sarah) Very grand. Belile’s got home from vacation trip.

We went for groceries. Stopped at Leah’s. Very hot. Vivian was over. Plane hay lift from Fort Drum for Carolina Farmers hit by drought. Sent Don card and Alice and Bob Griffin a note.

Still very hot and humid. Merrill went to Mills but saw was not done. I washed clothes. We ate outside. I was sick with cramps in evening. New neighbors have moved into Cooper house.

Jim Matteson’s burial at Great Bend Cemetery. We went to it. Raining off and on. Very muggy.

Bonnie’s’ shower, 1-4 at Legion. I went. Nice but not too many there. Glen Brady stopped by. We went to church, 38 out. Patty, Joel, and Jolie here for picnic supper. Frieda here in evening. Had green beans from garden.

I’m lame today. Washed clothes. Very hot and humid all day. Merrill went over town.

Merrill picked first cucumbers. Elaine Horton here. Rainy and thunder storms off and on.

Ice Cream Festival. Rained so we had to hold it inside. Went very well. Philadelphia kitchen band played. Made $400.77. We worked in PM and evening. Wrote Vern’s. Bad accident at Blinker light at Mills. One man killed.

Sure tired today. We went over town. Took back stuff and paid bills. Cleared $400. More stuff to sell. Cloudy day.

Merrill mowed lawns at Kavanaugh’s. Cloudy day. Rained most of afternoon. Washed clothes.

Go to Vern’s. Stopped at new Hills store that opened in Salmon Run Mall. Went up to Don’s. Juanita not home. Went up past Barkers. Got to Vern’s about 3:00. We went to Gehm’s in evening. Nice visit.

We went out to breakfast. Don, Bea, Vern, June, Dan, Merrill and I. We stopped at Steve’s new apartment. Got home at 5 PM. Arlene Kellar, 58 died today.

Dry Siegel, 2 PM. Everything okay. Continue Plaquenil. Stopped at Woolworth’s. Merrill mowed lawns in AM. Tired tonight. Arlene Kellar died Sunday, Paul’s wife.

We went to city. Merrill got new glass frames, $46.00. We went to funeral home for Arlene Kellar at Dexter. Stopped at Sackets. Only Patty and Joel home. Corrine has option on CEC.

Merrill worked at wood. Hot and humid. Frieda here. Washed clothes.

Trustees meeting about CEC at 8 PM. They voted down purchase offer on 15 year mortgage. Thunder storm in morning. Raining off and on all day. We went for groceries.

Raining. Hot and muggy. Merrill worked at wood. Sent car insurance and fire insurance, light and telephone bills. It takes a lot of money to keep going. Got my hair cut at Jim’s. Gary and Kris Ashley separated after 15 years.

Raining off and on all day. We canned green beans, 7 quarts. We went over and spent evening with Aunt Maude. Jim A is in hospital for his nerves.

We went to church, 37 out. Leslie called. He had 69 out for picnic July 27. His 3 girls and families there. His son-in-law Dick Doltz is taking classes from Vern at SUNY this week. Jim’s here for supper. Jim’s pictures on front page of Sunday paper. Audrey has another tumor on her spine.

Merrill mowed Kavanaugh’s lawns. I washed clothes. Merrill worked at wood in PM. Much cooler in evening. Bea Gehm goes into hospital.

Cooler. Air fresh to sleep. Merrill mowed our lawns. I wrote letter to Times about messy ink on Times paper. Bea Gehm’s heart operation. Took 6 hours. They repaired 2 valves and did a bypass.

Joey and George helped Merrill split wood with Delles’ wood splitter.

We went to city. Turned in Dodge plates. Got eye drops and Plaquenil at Fays. cost $36.58. There was an earthquake during night, 3.2 on scale. Woke Merrill. June called. Bea Gehm doing okay. Had 6 hour operation.

Bad tornado in Gouverneur. Man killed. Thunder storms and raining in AM. Merrill helped get things ready at church for Bonnie’s Wedding. He went to Mills for axe handle, but they didn’t have one. Stormed hard in evening. Jim made Police Sergeant.

Bonnie Haggerty and Walter Cooper’s wedding, 7 PM. We went. Lovely reception and lovely wedding. Was in Times this morning that Jim was made Sergeant, August 15. They called to say Audrey bad. 3 more tumors. Washed clothes.

We went to church, 35 out. I called Vern’s. Jan there. Bea still in intensive care but may be moved today. Jim and Explorers on Paul Smith’s canoe trip for a week.

Sent Bea card and note. Merrill worked at wood. Got all done with chain saw. Got card from June. She saw Marva, Brenda, and Fred at hospital. Mrs. Watson had triple by pass.

Merrill and Joey split wood. Got it finished. Lila called in evening to say they took Aunt Maude to hospital last night. Pains in chest. She is in coronary care. I called Patty. Audrey about the same. Can’t eat anything.

Merrill mowed Kavanaugh’s lawns. I washed clothes. A beautiful day. I sent cards to Aunt Maude and Audrey.

Cloudy. Merrill mowed our lawns. They grow so fast this year with all the rain. Rained a little in evening. Betty Rudes and Frieda Kent in accident. Sent Bea card.

Merrill went to Mills for axe handle and storm window. They repaired window but didn’t have handle. Got handle at Antwerp, $6.00. Merrill finished cutting wood. 10 1/2 cords, cost $175.00.

Jim and Explores got home. Merrill cleaned floors. Went to dump. I washed tub of white clothes. Raining.

Cold and cloudy. We went to church, 35 out. I called Vern’s. Talked with June. Bea came home from hospital yesterday. Jim’s here for PM and supper. Audrey about the same.

Merrill painted house trim and lawn furniture where needed. I had trouble with my eyes again today. Sent Vern and June anniversary card and note. Jim called about his wallet.

Another sunny day but cooler. A beautiful day. Cheryl called. Aunt Maude may get home tomorrow. Cha is painting his house. Carl Scee and Cora called.

June and Vern’s 26th anniversary. Dr. Scanlon at 2 PM. Called for appointment in morning. He didn’t find anything wrong. Sent me to Mercy for blood test.

We went for groceries. I’m getting a cold. Aunt Maude got home from hospital.

I stayed all day with Aunt Maude. 7 AM till 12 midnight. Cheryl and Kathy went to Syracuse fair. Dr. Scanlon and Dr. Siegel called Merrill. They made me an appointment with Dr. Walter Minnert (?) Vascular doctor.

My cold terrible. Washed clothes. Merrill sold our 71 Dodge station wagon to Alan Delles for $150. Got school tax notice, $332.66.

We went to church, 45 there. Next Sunday it starts at 11:15. Sunday School at 9:45 with Joyce Griffin, new Superintendent.

We watched MD Telethon. Broke last years records. We went to store. My cold worse. I feel horrid.

Jim’s 43rd birthday. Sent him card, letter, and $5.00. Lots of kids around. Last day before school starts. Merrill mowed lawns. I washed clothes.

School starts. Lots of kids from this street got on bus. Clinic: Merrill 142/70 and 15 blood count. Mine was 158/84, blood count 11 and sugar 95. Merrill got hair cut. Talked with Aunt Maude.

UMW at Doris’, 8 there. I went with Marion Smith. We took food to Quackenbush’s for their supper. Went for groceries.

I started collecting for Leukemia fund. Went to Vivian’s and Barbs. School kids here selling candy bars. Merrill helped at church for funeral in PM.

I washed clothes. I collected for Leukemia fund in PM. Several not home.

We went to Sunday School, 26 out, and church, 65 out. Back on fall schedule. We went to Gouverneur to a reception for new District Superintendent of St. Lawrence District. Rev. Robert McClune.