New neighbors moving into middle house at Carpenter Meadows where Aubin’s used to live. Talked with Olive Sharpe. Sent her picture for Rev. C book. We went for plants by Longway’s. Took five geraniums to Mom and Dad’s graves at Calcium.
Yearly Archives: 1994
Diary Entry for 6/1/1994
Still windy and rainy. Sent Robin card, letter, and $10.00. Lyla here in PM. Jim stopped by. He had been to Theresa to look at a lawn mower.
Diary Entry for 6/2/1994
Rained during day. UMW at Margaret’s. I didn’t go to it. So sore and lame. Merrill set out flowers by flag pole. Sue here for church money. Jim called in evening. He had x-rays on his neck to see if he had any damage from his fall. Everything fine. Thank God.
Diary Entry for 6/3/1994
Merrill set out tomato plants. We went for groceries in AM. Robin’s birthday. Washed dark clothes. Got letter from Beulah. Don having trouble with bunch on his arm. They took biopsy. Got new phone book. Nynex.
Diary Entry for 6/4/1994
Sunny, summer day. Merrill mowed on lawns. Went with garbage. I washed clothes. Called Beulah M.
Diary Entry for 6/5/1994
We went to church. Rev. Carol’s last communion here. 43 out.
Diary Entry for 6/6/1994
Warm. Raining in evening. Merrill went to Gambles at Carthage to order part for riding lawn mower. Rosie and Elmer Gleason’s 40th anniversary. Debby here at supper time on way home from Carthage painting job. Gave her $20 for college graduation.
Diary Entry for 6/7/1994
Raining. Cleared in PM. We went to city. Merrill got shoes at Wal-Mart but they are too small. Vi called. She said Amy and Jerry Ashley had twin girls born this PM. all are fine. She talked with Lyla. Twins Kelly Jo, 5 pounds, 14 ounces, Kerri Lynn, 5 pounds.
Diary Entry for 6/8/1994
Appointment with Donna, 6 PM, permanent, $20.00. Good to get hair cut. My arms too sore to take care of it. Rebekah’s go out to eat at noon to Foxy’s at Cape Vincent. I didn’t go. Kyle here to spend day. He wasn’t feeling good today. Debby working in Carthage. Lyla called. Church conference at Oswego through Saturday.
Diary Entry for 6/9/1994
Windy. Merrill has head cold. My arthritis real bad today.
Diary Entry for 6/10/1994
Sunny. Merrill started mowing lawns with push mower. Surprise party for Rosie and Elmer at Legion, 7 PM. We didn’t go. Neither of us felt up to going. Sorry to miss it.
Diary Entry for 6/11/1994
Conference ends. Washed clothes. Merrill mowed on lawns. Lawn mower quit. We went for groceries in PM.
Diary Entry for 6/12/1994
Last day of Sunday School. We went to church, 70 out. A nice day, 75°.
Diary Entry for 6/13/1994
Car to Mike’s repair. Canceled. Can’t do it until next Monday. We went to city. Merrill returned sneakers at Wal-Mart. I made appointment to see Dr. Stark Wednesday at 3:45 PM. Rained hard in evening. Warm.
Diary Entry for 6/14/1994
Merrill went to Gambles at Carthage for lawn mower housing, $219.35. He put mower together and finished mowing lawn. Washed my hair. Washed white clothes. John, Darcy, and Brent, home from Florida.
Diary Entry for 6/15/1994
Very hot. In 80’s. Debby and Shirley here. Debby working in Carthage. Dr. Stark, 3:45. Weighted 143. Doctor put me on Cipro for one week for kidney infection. He took away my arthritis medicine again. Said to use Tylenol.
Diary Entry for 6/16/1994
Hot. In the 90’s. Pauline Roggie and Marg Thayer here. They went to see Ashley twins from here. Debby stopped by on way home from Carthage. Vivian Trerise here in evening.
Diary Entry for 6/17/1994
Still hot. In the 90’s. Merrill mowed side lawn. My arthritis so bad I can hardly get around.
Diary Entry for 6/18/1994
Farewell party for Rev. Carol, 6 PM. Covered dish. In the 90’s. We went for program. Lasted 2 hours. June and Vern here today. Brought me high seat for toilet. Great. Darcy and Brent over.
Diary Entry for 6/19/1994
Merrill went to church, 47 out. I didn’t go. Cooler today. Merrill went for groceries in PM. Quiet day for Father’s Day.
Diary Entry for 6/20/1994
Nice day. Merrill took car to Mike’s garage for new doors. He finished mowing lawns. I washed clothes.
Diary Entry for 6/21/1994
Washed bedding. Cloudy day. No rain. Cliff came after loaner car. May have ours done tomorrow. Got thank you card from Elmer and Rosie.
Diary Entry for 6/22/1994
Got card from Mary Chamberlain.
Diary Entry for 6/23/1994
Still haven’t got our car. Ordered BB pie from Sammy Cha. Kathy called in evening. They are coming Saturday.
Diary Entry for 6/24/1994
Jim here for lunch. He took Merrill to store for groceries. Our car not done. Couldn’t get doors.
Diary Entry for 6/25/1994
Steve, Kathy, Kristen here. Brought Kentucky Fried chicken for dinner. Good. Merrill mowed side lawns.
Diary Entry for 6/26/1994
June’s birthday. Surprise party for Marge Heck at church. Rev. Carol’s last Sunday here. Over 100 out. Elmer came after Merrill and I and brought us home. Very windy.
Diary Entry for 6/27/1994
Raining. Elmer Gleason here with Republican petition to sign. Kyle here to spend the day. Debby working at Carthage. Talked with Lyla. Everyone fine. Twins growing.
Diary Entry for 6/28/1994
Merrill finished mowing lawns. Finally got our car home from Mike’s Body Shop, $810.40. Elmer Gleason took Merrill down to get it. Got letter from Beulah. Don has cancer on that spot on his arm. Goes to Dr. Mianert Thursday. Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.
Diary Entry for 6/29/1994
Upper GI Tests. Hospital 9:00 AM. Tests at 9:30 AM as an outpatient. A hard day. Used hospital wheel chair. Merrill went for groceries in PM. Baxter Macklin died yesterday.
Diary Entry for 6/30/1994
Jim goes to doctor in Syracuse. Don goes to Dr. Mianert about his arm. Gary Belile 53, died at 1:10 this morning. Darcy came and told us in PM. Funeral Saturday at 10 AM. Graveside Antwerp. Vern and June had car accident. No one hurt. $3200 car damage.
Diary Entry for 7/1/1994
Sunny. I called Linda Belile. Also Rev. White. We went to Sears in PM and bought new springs and mattress. Sealy Posterpedic. Talked with Jolie. Talked with Beulah. Today was Baxter’s funeral. Beverly with him when he died. Don went to doctors but didn’t see doctor.
Diary Entry for 7/2/1994
Gary Belile’s funeral. Merrill went. I wasn’t able. Merrill went with Clark and Vivian. Washed clothes. We called Vern and June. Merrill took 3 weeks trash. Linda, Darcy, and Brent here in evening.
Diary Entry for 7/3/1994
New pastor, Elaine White’s first Sunday. Church 9 PM. Communion. I didn’t go. 35 out.
Diary Entry for 7/4/1994
Beautiful day. Jim called. Jolie, Shawn Michael, and Jeff here for supper. Jolie had a miscarriage last week. Rev. Elaine white called on us in PM. Bill and Vi Mowers here in evening. Bill getting real bad.
Diary Entry for 7/5/1994
Hot and muggy. Bad sleeping night. We joined MCI long distance telephone co. We were in Sprint.
Diary Entry for 7/6/1994
Hot and muggy again. Merrill mowed lawns. Washed my hair.
Diary Entry for 7/7/1994
Dr. Stark 11:45 AM. Report 2 upper GI tests okay. Says I need tests for my blood. sure tired out when I got home. Very hot and humid. Mr. Stine here while we were gone. Called in evening about insurance. Sears bringing mattress set tomorrow.
Diary Entry for 7/8/1994
Sears brought new mattress and springs. Terrible hot and humid. Thunder storm around midnight. Merrill went for groceries. Sent Jolie birthday card, and $10.00. Debby called in evening. Don has his arm operated on Wednesday.
Diary Entry for 7/9/1994
Merrill took garbage. Joe’s took old mattress set to dump. Washed. Vern and June called. Lyla stopped by. Had cute pictures of twins. Linda was over.
Diary Entry for 7/10/1994
Merrill went to church, 20 out. Gloria, Roger, and Sandy here in PM. Nice visit. Talked with Jolie.. Her 23rd birthday.
Diary Entry for 7/11/1994
We went out to Lorraine. Don and Juanita at doctors. Didn’t get back until 5:30. Don coming good. Gets around with walker. He has arm operated on Wednesday. Brenda has operation then also. We went up to Jim and Sue’s cabin. Ashley and Shawn Michael there with them having a great time. So cute in pool. Got letter from Beulah. Talked with Vi and Alice. David haying at Don’s.
Diary Entry for 7/12/1994
Rained a little. Sure tired today.
Diary Entry for 7/13/1994
Don has operation today. All went well. Didn’t take long. Home at 1:30. Brenda had operation. Doing okay. Debby stopped by from work. Called out to Don’s. Washed clothes. Shirley called.
Diary Entry for 7/14/1994
I am so sore and lame today. Merrill went after groceries.
Diary Entry for 7/15/1994
Merrill mowed lawns. I called Dr. Stark but he’s on vacation this week. Nurse said my B-12 count is low. Talked with Brenda at hospital. She is going home today. Feels good. Jim, Sue, and Ashley here for supper. Quaker Days start today.
Diary Entry for 7/16/1994
Washed clothes. Merrill cleaned house. Called Vern and June. They have new car, 1990 Oldsmobile blue sedan. June ridsdale called in evening.
Diary Entry for 7/17/1994
Merrill went to church, 35 out. He went over for chicken Bar-B-Q at noon. Delicious. John K brought over our cake. I wasn’t dressed all day. Doreen, Randy, and kids here in evening.
Diary Entry for 7/18/1994
Darcy T goes to basketball school at Philadelphia Middle School this week. Got car insurance policy, $285.00 this year. Sorted through letters and papers and got rid of a lot. They collect so fast and are hard for me to sort as I can’t see them.
Diary Entry for 7/19/1994
Rosie Gleason called this morning to say Rev. Carol’s father died of a heart attack last night. Alice F called. I called Vi. Darcy and Brent were over. Brought me a car seat that turns easy. Joey is building a deck onto garage.