In Muscatine on Tuesday, July 31, 1951, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 - 4:30. Cooler & clear. Fisher & Arms worked on cards today. Took family to library after supper. TV at night.”
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In Muscatine on Monday, July 30, 1951, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 - 4:30. I went back & steamed out #11 tank & cap sealed. Letter from Lela. Paid M&S $4.23. Shower about 10 P.M. Watched TV late show.” Lela was Helen’s sister.
In Muscatine on Sunday, July 29, 1951, Dale wrote, “Slept till 1 P.M. after reading the Sunday paper. Not too hot today. Very quiet too. Ate very little, weigh 192. TV at night.”
In Muscatine on Saturday, July 28, 1951, Dale wrote that Stanley earned spending money by mowing neighbors’ yards with a reel mower for 25¢ per yard.
In Muscatine on Friday, July 27, 1951, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 - 4:30. Hot & bright today. Eubanks says we may use wheat. Cooled off before bedtime. Dalene better. TV at night. To bed at 11 P.M.” Alcohol produced from wheat has many industrial uses and is in widely consumed spirits, such as vodka and whiskey.
In Muscatine on Thursday, July 26, 1951, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 - 4:30. Hot & bright today. Painting started in new government office. Stopped after work to visit with Busherys. Went to store on way home.”
In Muscatine on Wednesday, July 25, 1951, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 - 4:30. I was the Mill & Tower man today. Hot, good corn weather. Doctor here to see Dalene again, put her on sulfa, gave Stan a shot. Helen put drapes in hall.” Mill & Tower (‘M&T’) refers to the distillation part of the alcohol plant.
In Muscatine on Tuesday, July 24, 1951, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 to 4:30. Hot today. Dalene is feeling pretty good now. I got Helen some medicine at Grimm’s on the way home. Helen washed. TV at night.”
In Muscatine on Monday, July 23, 1951, Dale wrote, “Worked 8 - 4:30. 1st day back after 3 weeks leave. Nice day. Rainy in forenoon. Dalene is feeling pretty good. Watched TV at night. To bed at 11:30 P.M.”
In Muscatine on Sunday, July 22, 1951, Dale wrote, “Slept till 10:30. Rain in the night. Had Dr. Swayze here for Dalene’s throat again. He looked in my eyes & ears. Stan went to a show in the afternoon. TV at night.”
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