Saturday, September 7, 2013
Watertown: January 31, 1959
Today we just had a ball! We slept ‘til noon,
and then went downtown. Oh, they have the nicest stores here! We ran around the
revolving doors and up and down the escalators like a bunch of country hicks.
Susan said, “This is better than any playground,” and we nearly died laughing.
I found some darling shoes, but when I went to get them, they were gone. I was
so mad. We rode around and saw the whole town, too. Then we went to the show.
We sat in the top row of the balcony, because Sue and I had never seen a show
balcony before. So there we sat among the neckers. The show was real sad, and
Carol and I were quietly crying, when Susan started sobbing real loud. It was
so funny, we started laughing and crying at the same time. Everybody looked at
us and we felt like fools. It was just a ball. Then we came home and had a
whole bunch of pizza. I just love it. Then we went to bed – but talked for
hours. In fact, it’s almost four now, and we’re still not done.
Watertown: January 30, 1959
Today, Susan and I came down to Sioux Falls, and
Daniel never did say goodbye to me. We had loads of fun on the bus – we ate so
much we were nearly sick. When we got here, we met Carol and her friends,
Donna, Kay, and Judith. I just love them. We went to the game, which was so
close, but we finally lost 60 – 54. Oh, I’ve never cried or sworn so much in my
life. It just smashed all our hopes. Then we went to the dance, but didn’t do
anything there. Then we got a bunch of boys and had a pizza party. It was
really quite fun – and the boys are sure neat! Especially Ronnie Parks, Chuck
Happ, and Mike Dykstera (who I might have a date with – I hope.) After they
left, we had a slumber party. We stayed up talking – and right now it’s after
5:30 AM and we haven’t gone to sleep yet. I’m not even tired. Those boys sure
are neat, but I still like Daniel.
Watertown: January 28, 1959
This morning, Daniel asked me to the TAP Dance
next Saturday, but I’ll be in Sioux Falls so I can’t go. This afternoon he told
me he had asked Mary Tesek to it. I was kind of mad at first, but really, I
didn’t care at all. As it turned out, he hasn’t really asked her yet. We were
over at Roger’s Dairy with a bunch of boys, Mud, Steve, etc, and he demanded
his ring back. I gave it to him, and then didn’t pay any attention to him and
went with the other boys. Pretty soon he gave it back. Tonight we went to the
school and worked on our cloud chamber. We had loads of fun in the shop, and
all the teachers were so nice and complimentary to me today. Afterwards, Daniel
and I went out and parked (natch). It was fun, but we didn’t neck much at all –
just talked. We talked about loving each other, and he remembered better than I
did when he had told me. He said he had meant it most of the times. He also
remembered that I had never told him. I really don’t know if I do or not, but I
think it’s just that I like him a lot.
Watertown: January 27, 1959
Today was real nice, too. Daniel was real nice
and sweet. He wore the sweater I gave him. Nothing important happened. Pete
Foley gave Sheila and I a ride home from school, and of course, Daniel knew
about it right away. Everybody sure keeps him posted – I can’t do a thing. He
was so sweet and attentive – and sort of quiet. Whenever we walk together, he
always sort of puts his arm around my waist – sorta like he’s protecting me or
something! Oh, it’s so romantical! It just sends me! I’m getting to like
him better every day. He’s so much fun. I didn't do a thing tonight except
listen to records. Susan came over, and I talked to Daniel. I just wish
everything would stay like this for a long time.
Watertown: January 26, 1959
Today was nice – nothing spectacular, but just fun and nice.
Daniel and I got along real well, and laughed all the time. A new girl, Phyllis
Keating, moved here from Sioux Falls, and boy, the boys really rushed her –
including Daniel. Every time she looked at him, he smiled so sweetly, and it
just made me sick! It would have been funny, except for the fact that he’s my
boyfriend! Oh well, he paid a lot of attention to me, too, and boy, I smothered
him with it. This afternoon, Susan and I walked home, sat and talked and ate
everything in sight. We’re getting all ready to go to Sioux Falls next weekend.
Man, that’ll be a riot!!
Watertown: January 25, 1959
Today was Youth Sunday and I was at church from
8:30 – 12 this morning and 6 – 9 tonight. But it was really good. I sang in a sextette this morning and tonight we had our Banquet to Youth. Everything was
really good – the best Youth Sunday I think we've ever had. This afternoon
Sharee picked me up and we rode around all afternoon. We picked up Buzz
Roethler, a neat college guy she kind of goes with. Daniel was at the show –
that kind of ticked me off, because I didn't think he had any money – and he’s
supposed to save it anyway. I’m keeping our money for the Tuck Formal – because
otherwise he’ll spend it. This afternoon, Russ Lunde gave me three cents and
Buzz gave me two cents. That was supposed to go toward our Tuck collection. But
so far we only have twenty dollars. We should do a lot that night. Daniel
called me up today – he was at Pete’s. I didn't see him all day. I like him
real well, but sometimes I wish we weren't going steady so I could go with
other boys.
Watertown: January 24, 1959
Today Loretta and I went down and timed some debates for the
speech tournament. Afterwards, Daniel picked me up and we drove around. Then he
came up to my house and we horsed around for a while. Tonight we went to the
turkey supper at our church, and he had the car afterwards. We went out and
parked, but he started in right away, and I wasn't in any mood for that, so we
came home. Nobody was home, but he had to leave right away anyway to get down
to the pool hall. About twenty minutes later he came back with such a dumb
excuse, that I just loved him. We sat on the couch and necked a while and
watched TV, and he said, “Just think what it would be like if we were married.”
Believe me, I was. Then Mom and Dad came home.
We sat and talked to Daddy ‘til 11:30. It was such a nice night – I wish
we were married – just for the night. But at least he’s serious about us having
a chance of getting married – but not me – I know we won’t, and can’t even
imagine it. But it sure would be nice.
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