Author: David Haldeman

Thursday, December 28, 1972
Sears repairman out & said didn’t need thermostat on range. In to work 12:30. Shop bare but plenty in inventory. Decorated wedding at Mt. Vernon Church of Christ & ate at LK. Bede early – reading.

Wednesday, December 27, 1972
Sis & I had hair done between shop work. Dave Woessner asked me to stop at his house. Talked about hr. John Keegan hasn’t given him his bonus.

Monday, December 25, 1972
Slept until 11 when Mary called. Pancake breakfast & walk in woods then Karen & David left about 2 & I did absolutely nothing rest of day. So good to have 2 days together at home.

Tuesday, December 26, 1972
Only Maggie, Sis & Connie – Kent’s last day was Saturday. Martha on vacation. Maggie asked how it felt to be running my own shop again! Started inventory & Christmas storage. Tired.

Sunday, December 24, 1972
Celebrated Christmas today. Wrapped gifts AM – Walt & Olgua stopped with David & Karen gifts. Mary cooked turkey & everyone just arrived when Kathi called from Germany about 6:30. Dinner & then gifts. Gave Mary & Rocky airline tickets to Europe.

Saturday, December 23, 1972
Wrote bonus & annuity checks before going in about 10. Knew Mary would have deliveries in hand. Eveything smooth – finally got delivery people broke in. Kent very quiet. 2 weddings tonight.

Thursday, December 21, 1972
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Friday, December 22, 1972
Sold out on poinsettias.

Wednesday, December 20, 1972
Temp in 40’s. Maggie & Eve at 229 E. Fairground on poinsettias. Deliveries better today. Bill Ferrall in at 2. Flared up at Martha giving away gift wrapping. Shopped at Sears & Penny’s – got Karen heat comb. Home at 10:30.

Tuesday, December 19, 1972
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