Author: David Haldeman

Monday, July 7, 1975
My pictures of markert dedication in Star – very clear – can even read marker.
David called about 9:30 – Sarah Hillary Meister Haldeman was born at 9:04 – 7 lbs 12 oz. Caesarian section – & she was crying lustily in the nursery when David saw her.
Judy working from 4 PM to ?? Linda from 8:30 to 3:00 – Kathi’s car wouldn’t start – out of gas?
David called at shop after Kathi & I left & left number of phone in Karen’s room. Sarah with them when I called back & they say she is beautiful & watches their every movement with her eyes. They’re ecstatic! Worked on billing weddings.

Sunday, July 6, 1975
At home all day. Called Uncle Allen about noon. He’s going into hospital Wednesday – tumor on his colon. Says Chalkers are buried near Marlboro or Galstonbury, Conn. Has now traced Hildreth line through Chalker & Tuttle back to England in 1500’s.
Nice lettuce, tomato, cheese, green pepper & ham salad from my lamp post garden mostly.
Repotted lots of plants in greenhous using good soil mixture Howard made.
Called Marcella Haldeman but she’s to booked up to go to the Cape with us.

Thursday, July 3, 1975
Mrs. Jones cleaning AM. I went in to shop about 1:30. Sometimes I wonder how they operate when I’m gone for 3 weeks when I see the chaos when I’m not there for a few hours.
Supper with Kathi & kids at Kathi’s. Mary arrived and we all went to OSUM for “Gypsy”. Well done for the facilities available. Kids really entranced.

Friday, July 4, 1975 Start of Bicentennial Celebration
Fixed ham, cole slaw with cabbage from front bank garden, ice tea & lemonade (from instant mixes) , cheese and pickle plate for annual 4th picnic. Guests included Joe & Virginia Schultz, Jim’s parents, Bernard & Rosina & Mrs. Starner, Mary & Carl & Barb Jamison – Ann & Jim & Jonathon Schultz, Jackie & Cliff & Christopher Mitchell, Kathi, Davy & Kristi, Mary & Rocky & Mother. All ages from 84 to 4 mo. First time David & Karen haven’t been up for the 4th parade. Schultz’s & Mitchell’s left early for duties with “Gypsy”. Brooks’ & Jordans’ planning Western Trip. Betty Frazier called – lonesome for an American Fourth.

Wednesday, July 2, 1975
Bob Webb of Metropolitan in with new pension plan-profit sharing of corporate profits. Called Leo Genereaux for more explanation of accounting on In & Out orders. Must talk to Grady more.
Home about 7 – Had egg & tomato sandwich. First tomato ripe on patio tomatoes. Howard took me to Ralph Boger’s wheat field at back of Terradise where Ralph was combining. Ralph asked me ride a sweep around. Fascinating to see the rakes pick up the grain stalks & watch the hulled grain pile up in the hopper. Talked to Virginia Wetzel & Mrs. Pommert & cut yarrow along road.

Tuesday, July 1, 1975
First day as a corporation for Hemmerly’s Flowers & 9 years ago today opened doors at 615 East Center. Put new cash register into operation – Dave Price standing by. I’m retaining all previous accounts receivable as sole proprietor of Hemmerly’s Flowers & will pay bills through June 30 out of that. Worked until 7:30 & brought weddings home to bill but too tired.
Kathy did payroll and brought it in, but too sick to work.

Monday, June 30, 1975
Got operations manual for cash register revised & revised. Had employees practice running register.
Kathi, kids & I to Isaly’s for supper. To Marion County Historical Society meeting at Women’s Club Home. What with reports & George Rogers Clark Brigade & Katherine Quay on Ohio History election of officers & adoption of amendments meeting was still going on at 11:00 when Meriane Stowe said there was a note on my car that Kathi was sick. Went right over & she had diahrrea & vomit but was some better.

Sunday, June 29, 1975
Howard & I into shop. Wanted to practice on register.
Funeral work not delivered so we took it. Dave Woessner didn’t show up until 12:25 to deliver it. Mary called at shop to invite us to dinner. Kathi, kids & Mother also there. Home & worked around yard. Got old pool ready for kids to use but Kathi took them swimming before coming out about 5:00. She was very tired. Left kids to stay all night.

Friday, June 27, 1975
Sidewalk Sale yesterday brought in $300 yesterday & $225 today. Edna & Kass presiding. Very hot and they got sunburned.