Tuesday, September 27, 1955
In at 9:00 for Thiel wedding. Mrs. Leota Fish* in & filled basket & checked over calls. Worked till 4:30 – Rained lots but met Mary Jordan at work & we went to Columbus to Parade of Homes – In $30 to $40,000 class – Lovely. Home about 11:00. Kids stayed here alone.
[*Leota Fish was the Welcome Wagon Hostess. Various businesses would contribute items to a basket to be given to new arrivals in Marion County. This provided a great service, and introduced many newcomers to the established businesses in Marion.]