On Tuesday, July 2, 1957, Dale wrote, “On vacation. Helen, Dalene, and I drove to Osceola. Strong head wind, otherwise a good day. Stopped at George and Wilma Casey’s and at Ralph and Marie’s. Dalene and I mowed most of Clarence’s yard after supper.” George Casey was married to Helen’s sister Wilma; Ralph Kimmel was married to Dale’s sister Marie. Clarence Liggitt had a farm east of Osceola and was married to Dale’s mother Jettie.
