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David’s Diary – June 30, 1970

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Tuesday, 30 June 1970

Today was a perfect day for reading—it rained all day. I was up about 8:30. Had a quick breakfast, then got to the reading—continuing in von Rad’s Genesis. I’m not able to make as much progress as I’d like; the reading is slow. The translation isn’t as good as it could be—ambiguities. I stopped shortly before noon, had lunch, then was back reading shortly after 1:00. I kept at it consistently all afternoon. Bonnie went grocery shopping, took Debbie with her. Late in the afternoon I shaved, bathed. Also late in the afternoon the Stoners called from Boston—planning to arrive about 8:00—we had an early supper—about 5:45. I had to leave about 6:30. Picked up Gladys Haskell; went to the Lexington Methodist Church for a district conference—and to meet the new D.S.—E. MacKinnon White. We arrived before 7:30. The program didn’t begin until 8:00. There was the business of electing district office(r)s and choosing the name for the new district—“crescent” was selected. The business was over by 9:30, then there was a reception downstairs. I saw Charlie Whitford briefly—but Don McGaw wasn’t there; he might have left for California already. About 10:30 Gladys and I left, after meeting the D.S.—arrived Rockport after 11:00; the Stoners had arrived were already in bed; prepared for bed—read; LO, c. 12:15.

Wednesday, 1 July 1970

Up by about 8:30 (?) Had breakfast, then got to my reading. When I heard Mrs. Stoner up and chatting with Bonnie, I went downstairs to greet her. I got a little more reading done, then we made a trip to the garden; we wanted to show it to Dorothy. Then after we returned I tried to get back to von Rad, but didn’t make too much progress. About noon Bonnie and Dorothy got back from a shopping expedition, we fixed and ate lunch, Bonnie left for work. Dorothy went off shopping again. I got back to reading. About 2:15 I stopped to wash my hair and shave. I’d planned to walk down to the wharf to meet Joe’s boat by 3:30—but it had come in early—and they drove up just as I was ready to leave; Bonnie arrived home early because of light work in the lab. The Stoners stayed only a short while longer. After they left Bonnie, Debbie and I went for a stroll along Bear-Skin neck. Then we came home, fixed supper. We had an early supper because we were going to the show. So supper was over by 6:00. We left Debbie at Patriquins, then went to the Little Arts Cinema—to see The Secret of Santa Vittoria—a good film. Came home—I got right to reading—Bonnie went to get Debbie; I spent the rest of the evening on von Rad. Didn’t make as much progress today as I’d have liked; OBLO, c. 11:45.

Thursday, 2 July 1970

Up after 9:00. Had just a small breakfast, then got to my reading. My progress for the morning was not as great as I had wanted; for one thing, I. F. Stone’s Bi-Weekly came, and I read through it immediately as I usually do. Bonnie went to the garden in the morning to do some weeding. We had lunch about 12:30. Then I got about 2 solid hours of reading done, 1:30–3:30. Then I went to the garden. The tough grass was threatening to crowd out the pole beans, so I wanted to work on it. I came home by 5:00—and spent the next 1½ hours—reading. Then had supper, watched CBS news. After 7:00 shaved, prepared for meeting: the C.A.M.P. council met at the church at 7:30. The attendance wasn’t great, but we made plans for the drug program coming up on July 15. We decided too to invite Mac White to preach at a special installation service in September; set the date for the 2nd C.A.M.P. food sale. The meeting was over about 9:00. Beck(y) Bussey was up at the house here with Bonnie, so Jim and I walked up—then they went home. I watched the rest of Ironsides, then got back to von Rad. I can’t read this book rapidly, but I’m finding it very interesting, very rewarding; bathed about 11:30. Read briefly, OBLO, 12:10.

Friday, 3 July 1970

We were in bed late—didn’t get up til after 9:30. My hope had been to get reading done—but there were distractions. Bonnie wanted to get weeding done—and I wanted to go to Gloucester to get envelopes for my mailing on Peru. So I took Bonnie to the garden, then went with Debbie to Mals. Came back to Rockport, left the envelopes with Mrs. Casey to be address(ed). Came home, looked through the mail, then about 11:45 went back to the garden to get Bonnie; we picked sweet peas. We fixed lunch as soon as we got home, Bonnie left for work. Debbie went down for her nap. I worked in my study—got some more reading done in von Rad, wrote a letter to the new D.S. Also about mid-afternoon put Debbie out in her play yard. I wrote a letter to Mr. Jacob Berkover (Dept Highways) regarding a church sign for the edge of town. Also prepared the rough draft for my letter on Peru. About 5:00 I began working on supper, shelling the peas. We fixed steaks when Bonnie got home; had supper, watched CBS news. I tried to devote the evening to von Rad—since my reading had been neglected so far in the day. There were interruptions, but I did make progress; read til 12:45. Bathed, OBLO, 1:08.

1970-07-03 diary

David’s Diary, July 3, 1970

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David’s Diary – June 26, 1970

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Friday, 26 June 1970

I had set the alarm for 7:30—but didn’t make it up. Θ before getting up about 8:30. I had breakfast, then got to reading in Nielsen—more tough going. When the mail man came I looked through Life magazine. Also slides came from the processor. So we looked at them; a pretty good batch actually. I worked more on reading until Bonnie left for work. Debbie and I had lunch. Debbie then went down for a nap—she slept all afternoon—I continued working in my study. It was a quiet day—raining; so the Garcia kids were all inside. I worked on the sermon most of the afternoon. I had it more than half done when Bonnie got home from work. I fixed supper. We ate shortly after 6:00. Watched CBS news. Then I got more work done on the sermon; by 8:30 I had it about ¾ done. We then took Debbie to Patriquins, then we went to the Little Arts Theatre to see a movie: “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”—it had a heartbreaking ending, but nonetheless was an excellent film. This was over shortly after 11:00; we picked up Debbie, then came on home; had a snack, then I did more work on the sermon for about another hour—got it completed except for the closing paragraph. The steady rain continues, which means the garden will grow! OBLO c. 1:00 A.M.

Saturday, 27 June 1970

Another morning for being in bed late. We got up about 9:15 after Θ. Had breakfast—then tried to get to work on concluding my sermon. But somehow this was delayed. When the paper came I found that my letter to the editor on smoking on commuter trains had been printed in full. Late in the morning the mail came, with a note from Mr. Villars that my JBL would be returned in the fall! I showed this to Eddie and gave him the slides taken in his upstairs apt. the night that Villars had moved out. Late in the morning—actually 12:00-1:00—I spent making a sign to go on the church door tomorrow about the hymn sing. Much of my time today was spent on the phone trying to locate a copy of God Bless America—but with no luck. Also in the A.M. I date(d) the latest box of slides. After eating (c.1:30) I shaved, then did some calling; went to see the Hannibals, then to Esther Longley. Then I went to the garden, got some things for us and for Lucy Patience. Came home, helped with supper. After supper I worked at my desk; read an article on sex selection of a child—we’ll be using its techniques in a few months; I did my bulletins, prepared the service, then practiced the sermon—bathed after 11:00. Watched the news; OBLO, 11:55.

Sunday, 28 June 1970

Up about 8:15. Had breakfast, shaved, practiced the sermon. Headed for the church about 9:30; preached on “Christian Patriotism”—I had some flack from people who like Agnew—but also had some support. We were home by 11:45—long choir rehearsal. Fixed lunch, worked with my tomato plants. After lunch I got down to doing some reading—finished Nielsen’s Oral Tradition. Then I baked a cake and got started on von Rad’s Genesis—I made some progress in what time I had left for reading. We had supper about 6:00. Then I read, and listened to the Boston Pops. At 7:00 I went down to the church. Bonnie went to Patriquins instead of to the hymnsing because her throat still is not in good shape—and she sang this morning. We had a small crowd out for the hymnsing—about  25—Dick Manson led; Mrs. Lilja played. This was over by 8:30—I enjoyed the sing very much tonight—we sang some of my favorites. Went directly to Patriquins—did stop at home to get the cake and the movie screen. We showed them out latest box of slides—had mug-ups. But we didn’t stay late. Came home about 10:15—immediately we bathed, together. Then I turned to get some more reading done in von Rad—but became to(o) sleepy to(o) quickly; its a good book, but requires close attention; OBLO, 11:15.

Monday, 29 June 1970

Up about 8:30 (?) Had breakfast; wrote article for the Eagle—read a while, shaved; shortly after 10:00 took the article to the Eagle office; then I dropped in to see Mrs. Niemi, to inform her about plans to merge parts of the Sunday school; then I left our check for the church—and last night’s collection—with Jean Crowell at the bank. Came home—mail had arrived; there was an invitation to attend my high school class reunion—the day after tomorrow! I did some reading before having lunch—which I had just before Bonnie left for work. I tried to devote my afternoon to reading. Debbie spent the early part of the afternoon in the play yard—and I did my studying downstairs while she was out there. Then about mid-afternoon I brought her in for a nap. But I continued to read downstairs—just for a change of scenery. About 5:00 I began preparations for supper—but continued reading until about 6:15. Had supper watched CBS news. At 7:30 I went to St. Mary’s Church for Joint Church Committee—to work out more details on merging part of our Sunday schools. We made further progress. Decided to rely largely on UCC materials. We’ll meet again in July. Home by 10:30. Had a snack, but then got to reading again. Made a little progress. OBLO, 11:45.

Diary entry for June 29, 1970

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David’s Diary – June 22, 1970

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Monday, 22 June 1970

Up before 9:00. Had breakfast, shaved, Long phone chat with Gladys Haskell. Wrote article (very brief) for the Eagle. Then I started out on various errands. I took the article to the Eagle. Went to the P.O. Changed the wayside pulpit at the church—indicating next Sunday’s Hymn Sing. Also went to the Orne’s; I wanted to check the minutes of the Annual meeting for the exact wording re: the committee for talking with the Episcopals + congos. I was home slightly before noon. Debbie is better today, but Bonnie continues in poor shape. I fixed lunch—cleaned up. In the afternoon I tried to get reading done. I napped briefly at one point. Debbie doesn’t feel like being quiet when she’s sick, but we couldn’t let her out of the house. So she was getting tired of being confined. Late in the afternoon I wrote the letter of recommendation which Carl Sesto asked me to write—to Dean Musfelder [?] at Endecott Jr College. Also wrote them a note that I’d done it. Shortly before 6:00 I took this to the P.O. Also the envelope for R. Villars to send back my JBL in. [1] When I got home I fixed supper; watched CBS news. I cultivated around our strawberries and tomatoes. But most of the evening I spent reading; late I took a break to get the kitchen cleaned up from supper. I finished Wurthwein TOT about 12: 20, then OBLO, c. 12:35.

Tuesday, 23 June 1970

Up about 9:30. It was one of those mornings when I was very lethargic—just couldn’t get going. And my efforts to get to studying were several times thwarted. Debbie hasn’t been outside since Sat. I believe—and she’s been very restless and bored. So in her search for interesting things to do she explored her diapers—and decorated her room with the contents. That mess then had to be cleaned up. She had to have a bath. I got a little reading done before we decided to get lunch. I had to go to Richdales for bread + milk before we could eat. After lunch I went to the drug store for more cough medicine, then I made a trip to the dump. Then I got back to reading. I took one break to pick strawberries, this picking was for Garcias. More reading, then about six I went to the garden, picked snowpeas and lettuce—the garden is coming along well. We had supper, watched CBS news. We got a call from Stoners—they’re coming a week from today. We left Debbie at Patriquins at 7:45 and went to see a movie, Paint Your Wagon—an enjoyable “fun” movie. We got back to Patriquins about 10:30. Then came home about 11:00. Had a snack, read a while; OBLO, c. 12:00.

Wednesday, 24 June 1970

We were in bed til late—not up until almost 10:00, after Θ. I had only a small breakfast, then got to reading the Jeffrey article in IB. [2] I wanted to get this finished as soon as possible. But there were interruptions. When the mail came there was a form letter from the new D.S. [3] Mac White—calling for a meeting next Tuesday evening in Lexington. So I had to do some calling regarding that. When I finally did finish the Jeffrey article it was early afternoon. Then I scoured out the bath-tub—Bonnie is not feeling strong enough yet to do that—then I shaved and bathed. Then went to Richdales—finally had lunch, just before 3:00! After lunch I wrote a letter to the Editor of the Gloucester Daily Times regarding the smoking ban on commuter trains. I went to the P.O., stopped briefly to confer with the Ornes, then went to the garden. I picked quite a lot of snow peas. I got home a few minutes before 6:00. Cleaned some of the peas, took them to Lucy Patience; came home, had supper, watched CBS news. At 7:30 went to St. Mary’s Church for meeting of the Joint Church Committee—Epis, Cong. + Meth—exploring common possibilities; we discussed church school. I was home about 10:00; got to reading—read prolegomena to Biblia Hebraica, glance through Nielsen’s Oral Traditions; OBLO midnight.

Thursday, 25 June 1970

We weren’t out of bed until about 9:30. I immediately got to reading—in Edward Nielsen’s Oral Traditions. I had hoped to be able to get this book finished in a day, but it didn’t turn out to be quick reading. Quite the contrary—the author isn’t nearly as coherent as one would like. I arrived at a stopping point shortly after 12:00. Had lunch—read in Newsweek. I got back to reading about 1:30. I got drowsy—dozed a little in my chair. Read til about 3:30—then I stopped to make some signs for Sunday’s hymn sing. Bonnie went shopping, took Debbie along. I went down town to distribute the signs—bought a copy of Playboy—looked through it when I got home. Then returned to reading. The Garcias have guests—arrived in the afternoon—3 kids—so now the noise level around here is even higher. When Bonnie got home from shopping I helped fix supper—got ½ hour more reading done. We ate at 6:30, watched CBS news. Then I read some more until about 8:00—at which time we went down to Patriquins to watch Ironsides. Afterwards “mug-ups”—with the spice cake which Bonnie baked at supper-time. About 10:00 we headed home—and I returned to reading Nielsen—which I did until about 11:40. Prepared for bed; OBLO, 12:07.

Diary entry for June 25, 1970

[1] Probably Journal of Biblical Literature.

[2] The Interpreter’s Bible

[3] District Superintendent; the church official who oversaw the local clergy, and reported to the bishop.

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David’s Diary – June 18, 1970

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Thursday, 18 June 1970

Not up until after 9:00. Had breakfast, then got to work again on Roberts’ OTTV—this again was my main preoccupation for the day. Late in the morning, after passing page 200, I shaved and bathed—actually about noon. Then I did some errands, e.g., changed the wayside pulpit. When I got home we had lunch, then I got down to reading again. Bonnie went off to do grocery shopping, Debbie played in her room. For lunch we had our first “crop” of strawberries—about 6–8 apiece! Few—but they were delicious. About mid-afternoon I had a long phone conversation with Jim Bussey. I was able to make some progress reading, but late in the afternoon I helped prepare supper. Read more after supper, made a phone call to Don McGaw to see if he’s going to keep the xerox copy he made of my doctrinal statement. About 8:15 we went down to Patriquins to watch Ironsides. We came home right when it was over—a thunderstorm was threatening. Rolland Villars was moving out next door—he was in a bad mood because Eddie Garcia wants him out by 12:00—when his lease expires—he wrote hate-notes, attached with knives; I photographed them—we discussed the situation til about midnight. Read, OBLO c. 1:00 A.M.

Friday, 19 June 1970

Up about 9:00—the first thing I called Mr. Howard Keeley at Gordon D.S. inquiring about Rolland Villard—and reporting his strange behavior. Then I had breakfast—and spent the morning trying to finish Roberts OTTV. There were various interruptions, so it took a while. Debbie has a cold apparently. Very runny nose, and it doesn’t take much to upset her. After Bonnie had left for work I finally succeeded in finishing Roberts. Then I had my lunch. The next order of business was the sermon, and this preoccupied me for the rest of the afternoon. During one break I watered the tomatoes and strawberries. I had most of the sermon done when time came for me to start thinking about supper. About  5 o’clock I lit the coals for frying hamburgers. When Bonnie came home (she went to the garden first, for salad greens) we worked on supper together. It was very delightful in the yard. After eating I went to Grace Harris’ to pick up baked goods for tomorrow’s sale. Came home, finished sermon, then we went for a walk down to Bearskin Neck. I got my peace medalion. Came home; I frosted a cake for the sale, did my bulletins; Sestos called—want me to write a letter of reference. Bathed about 11:00; read; OBLO c. 12:00 Θ

Saturday, 20 June 1970

Up about 7:45—ugh! I had to get shaved, get some breakfast, then be at the church by 8:30 to help transport baked goods to Wesley church in Gloucester. About 9:15 Gladys Haskell and I headed on over to Gloucester with the back of the Squareback filled with food. I came on home again about 10:00. I spent the rest of the morning puttering in my study, especially trying to get things straightened up. About noon I was about to have lunch when I got a call from Wesley church; the food sale had fizzled out over there—and they wanted to bring the rest of the food over to our church. So I immediately went to Gloucester and brought food back—helped Gladys + Hazel Brady get set up. Then I came home, had lunch, then napped for about a half hour. About 2:30 I arrived at the garden; planted squash, weeded in the tomato area. Came home about 5:00—spent the rest of the day in the kitchen really. Bonnie had a bad cold and sore throat—and Debbie has a cold. I made a custard for Bonnie, fixed supper, made a cake, cleaned up the kitchen. I wasn’t out of it until about 10:00. Then I relaxed—sat in my study for a while—then I had some of the cake I’d just made. Prepared the service, practiced the sermon; bathed; read; OBLO, 12:30.

Sunday, 21 June 1970

We got up about 7:40. Debbie was coughing—her cold has worsened—and Bonnie’s cold is still pretty bad. Debbie stayed in bed most of the morning. I had breakfast after shaving; I was up early enough not to be rushed; I picked the suckers off the tomato plants. I went to the church about 9:30. We had an average sized crowd; I reported on Conference, the sermon was called: “Keeping in Touch.” I got home about 12:30. Debbie was up running around—but coughing horribly. I fixed lunch—after going over to Bussey’s to get their vaporizer. About 2 o’clock I went over to the garden to cultivate the tomato plants—and to pick off the suckers from them. Left about 3:00—stopped by back beach on the way home to chat with Margaret Reilly—whom I saw strolling along. She’d seen Alan + Maria—they’d been up; Alan’s not in very good shape. I came on home. Had a snack with Bonnie. Relaxed, was in no mood to read, napped. Then we thought about supper—after I bathed—in order to get my hair washed. After supper I spent in evening reading—back to the “qualifying” worked—now I’m in Wurthwein. [1] About mid-evening we called the folks—to wish RSY happy Father’s Day; had a nice chat. Then spent the balance of the evening reading; OBLO, midnight.

Diary entry for June 21, 1970

[1] Probably Ernest Wurthwein, The Text of the Old Testament: An Introduction to the Biblia Hebraica

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David’s Diary – June 14, 1970

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Sunday, 14 June 1970

Up at 5:45 (ugh!)—shaved, got ready to go; we were on the road by 6:30. Arrived at the Bishop’s breakfast at 7:30. This lasted until about 9:00. There was breakfast as well as exhortation by the Bishop. After this broke up we assembled at Andrews Hall for the processional to Meeham Auditorium. The morning service began at 10:00. It was a long service—lasted 2 hrs. 40 minutes—out at 12:40. Included the ordination, sermon, 3 choirs, Lords Supper. When I was ordained Don McGaw joined in the laying on of hands. The most memorable part of the ceremony was Bishop Pickett’s addressing of the questions to the Elders elect. Bishop Pickett (86 years old) assisted Bishop Matthews throughout the service. We headed for Avon about 12:55—got there about 1:45. Had lunch out in the yard—a beautiful sunny day. Then I napped; I was exhausted and had a headache. About 4:00 we started loading the car—preparing to go. Left about 5:00—arrived Rockport at 630—unloaded, took Virginia Bate home, had supper, relaxed; then about 9:00, we went down to Patriquins to share our experience and to catch up on what’s been happening. But we came home shortly after 10:00—it has been an exhausting day, bathed together. OBLO, c. 11 o’clock.

Monday, 15 June 1970

Up about 8:30 after Θ. Went to Richdales for milk, bread, yogurt. Had breakfast, got to work writing this week’s article for the Eagle. I then shaved, and took the article to the Eagle office. From there I went to Mals to purchase a frame for my Elders ordination certificate. Came on home, framed it. Virginia came over to pick up some things she’d left. The morning went quickly. Bonnie left for work about 12:40. I had my lunch, gave Debbie hers; we then went for a walk down to Bearskin Neck. I was wanting to find a peace medallion—but had no luck. We came home; Debbie played in her pen in the yard (as she had this morning)—and I went about watering and applying Rapid-Gro to the strawberries and tomatoes. The strawberries are coming along well. I ate one today—the first of the crop—and it was pretty good. About mid-afternoon Debbie went down for a nap. I tried to read, but became drowsy—so I napped myself. I was just coming to when Bonnie arrived home. We fixed supper; watched CBS news. I got about a half hour of mowing done before Bonnie left for Community Chorus Rehearsal at 8:00. I then puttered at this and that but finally got down to reading in Roberts OTTV—this occupied me for the balance of the evening; had snack around 11:00; more reading; OBLO, 12:25.

Tuesday, 16 June 1970

[Top panel:  Debbie 22 mos today]

Up about 7:15—read while Bonnie was still in bed. After a while I decided to shave and bathe. Bonnie got up while I was still in the tub. My main concern for the day was to make progress in Roberts OTTV. So I spent the morning with this. Bonnie went to the garden to get some weeding done. After she got home, and before she went to work, I did some mowing. When she left I put Debbie out in her play yard while I had lunch. I let her play out there about an hour. It was hard for me to get much done while she was out there—it’s hard to supervise and study at the same time. Since she’d gotten sunburned yesterday I didn’t want her to have too much exposure today. I took a few pictures of her—with Christine [??] in one—in honor of her 22 month birthday. About two I put her down for a nap and she didn’t object. I then was able to study for the rest of the afternoon. Late in the afternoon I put a chocolate cake together—also helped Bonnie with supper—watched CBS news. Photo of Debbie + choc. cake. About 8:00 we left Debbie with Kay Patriquin, then we went to the Gloucester Drive-In to see a movie: Ann of 1000 Days—not bad—but not great. This was out shortly after 11:00—we picked up Debbie, came home, prepared for bed; OBLO midnight.

Wednesday, 17 June 1970

Up shortly before 9:00. Had breakfast, got some reading done in Roberts—this was my concern for the morning. In mid-morning, as a break from reading, I bathed and shaved. After lunch—which we had about 12:30—I went on errands. I went to the Rockport Library to look at Books in Print, I went looking for the peace-medallion again—but the shop that has them was still closed. Went to Gloucester for charcoal briquets + groceries. When I got home—about 1:45 I got back to reading. About mid-afternoon I got a call from Francis (Mrs.) Smith—a visitor in town—her father had been pastor here in 1923—C. B. Ware—she wanted to see the church. I called Homer Orne. We spent about an hour with her, at the church and parsonage. Homer remembered her as a little girl, even had some photos. We took pictures. When she left—her college age daughter was with her—I got back to studying, until about 5:00 or 5:30 when I [?began?] preparing for the Wesleyan Fellowship. Had to get the barbeque ready, get tables + chairs from the church. I lit the fire about 6:45. There were 10 altogether including us; 6 stayed after supper to play PoKeNo[1]—it broke up about 10:00. We had a snack, then I got some further reading done for about an hour; OBLO, c. 11:20.

Diary entry from June 17, 1970

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pokeno_game

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David’s Diary – June 10, 1970

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Wednesday, 10 June 1970

We got up about 7:30 or so. Had breakfast, shaved, prepared to leave Avon. Got in the road about 8:45—arrived at the Myles Standish State Forrest [1] about 9:45. We got our campsite—in Bartlett 1. We spent the rest of the morning getting set up and relaxing. What leisurely reading I got done during the day was in F.C. Grant’s, The Gospels. About noon we fixed lunch—used our Coleman stove for the first time; it worked very well. And we were delighted to see how little fuel it used. In the afternoon we tried to go swimming—but the water was cold, the sky was overcast—and the nice beach was on the side of the lake with the cold breeze. In the middle of the afternoon I went into Plymouth for a can-opener—and Ernco-foam! [???][2]  When I got back we drove around for a while, then took a drive around the park. Then came back and fixed supper. When we got supper over with we decided to take Debbie for a ride to Plymouth. She’s got a bad diaper rash and is out of sorts—we were gone c. 7:30–8:30. When we got back we prepared Debbie for bed—put her in the back of the VW. Then we bedded down for the night—by 9:30. Θ

Thursday, 11 June 1970

I slept relatively well; we got up about 7:00. Fixed breakfast, prepared to leave. The mosquitoes were driving us crazy—we were literally itching to get out of there—we did about 9:15. We arrived back in Avon about 10:00. Unloaded the car, then I put on my swimsuit and washed the car. Then Debbie and I played with the hose and lawn sprinklers—and the watering-can—she got thoroughly soaked, but was enjoying it very much, the day was so hot. Shortly before noon Debbie + I bathed together—Bonnie took her out, then I finished; had lunch, then I set about getting my hair washed, shaving, getting groomed again. Then relaxed for a while; about mid-afternoon I decided to nap since we’d be up so late tonight—I went sound asleep. We had supper about 5:35 or 40. We made good time to Providence—in about 65 minutes we were at the parking lot at Brown. We registered, then killed time by strolling around, browsing in a book store. Returned to Alumni Hall about 8:00—greeted Charlie Whitford; 8:30-10:15 we saw Dick Water’s play, The Son of Man.; 10:15-10:30 break in the fresh air; 10:30–11:15 caucus [???]—then drove home, arrived in Avon c. 12:15; had snack OBLO 12:50.

Friday, 12 June 1970

Up by 6:30. Shaved, had breakfast, left for conference—felt I should be there by 8:30—The Board of Ministry’s report was scheduled early. As it turned out things were behind schedule. But when the time came I was introduced to the Conference—and along with several others was voted to be ordained Elder. [3] Not long after I got there I met Don McGaw and we spent most of the day together—we had lunch together. The afternoon session was largely devoted to Black Methodists for Church Renewal—their request for money. I left about 4:30—came back to Avon—then Bonnie and I went back to Conference after supper. The evening program was not an official business session—but a celebration of unity. A major part was a modern interpretive dance with sax + trumpet—it was overly long—and hard to grasp. But after this was over the conference members + visitors joined the young people on the floor of the auditorium for singing and generally going wild—it was really a blast. Afterwards Don McGaw, Merlin Levering, Artis Smith, Charlie Whitford and Bonnie and I went looking for a bar in Providence—ended up in a gay bar!—finally settled for Howard Johnsons! We broke up about 12:30—we got back to Avon about 1:30—and got right to bed.

Saturday, 13 June 1970

Θ before arising at 8:00. I hurriedly bathed, shaved—I needed to leave by 9:00. Just a few minutes before I left Lee Sandwen came in from Amherst—Emil’s grandson. I left about 9:05—got to Meeham auditorium just at 10:00. But important business, i.e. BMCR, didn’t really come up for action until the afternoon session. Don McGaw and I again had lunch together. I.e. I had much [??] sack lunch as yesterday, and we went somewhere for him to get a meal. Today it was to Kentucky Colonel for fried chicken. Then we went brouzing [sic] around book stores—but we got back to Conference about 1:30. The afternoon debate was long and tedious—and the BMCR proposal was really weakened. It is disappointing to see the church so rigid. Jesus once said to a man overly concerned with property: “Sell your things, give to the poor.” But Methodist Conference is unwilling to do such a thing. Our Conf.—so said one speaker—has $51 million in property + investments—can’t we find $1.5 million for BMRC? –I left conference about 4:30. Arrived Avon 5:30. Very weary, had supper, then sacked out—really tired—didn’t come to until about 8 o’clock. Visited with the household, including Lee—all but Bonnie + I retired before 10:00. We read; at c. 11:15 I got a call from Dr. Beck that he can’t be in Providence tomorrow; a great disappointment. OBLO c. 11:30

Diary entry from June 13, 1970

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myles_Standish_State_Forest. Coincidentally, Bonnie’s family is descended from Myles Standish, and the line is proved via The Mayflower Society.

[2]  I have no idea.

[3] There are (or at least were at that time) two levels of ordination in the Methodist Church: Deacon, then Elder, which is the highest level. So, officially, all “reverends” and bishops are simply Elders. The story was told of a bishop who was acting too arrogantly, and a few pastors decided to intervene; they addressed their letter to him: “Dear Brother Elder.”

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David’s Diary – June 6, 1970

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Saturday, 6 June 1970

[Top panel:  called Bob Driscoll re: drug program]

Θ before arising about 9:00. Had breakfast; much of the day in the earlier part was devoted to desk work. I made out a pulpit exchange schedule to be followed by Bussey, Delp + myself. I turned to working on bulletins. I typed two different stencils for putting information on the front of our bulletins—so that I’ll have more space inside. This occupied me until I had lunch. Bonnie was off weeding for a while in the AM—but came home because of rain; then she went off grocery shopping. I had my lunch while she was gone. In the early afternoon I prepared the bulletin for tomorrow. Then I set about another major task: putting bars across Debbie’s back window. It had a screne [sic], but we’d feel better if she’s behind bars too! [1] This required two trips to the building center. I made the bars out of 1 inch closet dowels. This occupied me both before and after supper. I finally finished about 8:00. Then I turned to other things at my desk—making phone calls, getting the place straightened up in general. I also read further in Shaw’s Caesar-Cleo for tomorrow night’s play reading. Finally I turned to working on the service—the sermon had been done for several days—but other details—as always—needed attention—watched 11:00 PM news; practiced sermon; bathed, read; OBLO 1:35.

Sunday, 7 June 1970

Up about 8:00—shaved, had breakfast—had to be at the church by 9:00 to rehearse the girls taking part in the service. Bonnie and I did this from 9:00 to 9:45. Service at 10:00—the hour for summer worship. We were home and had lunch completed by 12:00. I then turned to finishing straightening up in my study—finished read(ing) Caesar + Cleopatra for tonight’s play reading. About 1:40 I stretched out for a nap—fell asleep—but got up about 2:20—I went to the garden for planting—helped get out the witch grass and helped with the planting of corn. Came home about 5:00. Put supper in the over, then went back to the garden to pick greens for the salad. Had supper around 6:00–6:30. Then I prepared an article to go to the Rockport Eagle tomorrow; I am going to try to use very regularly the space available for the churches—it replaces a newsletter really. About 7:15 we left Debbie at Patriquins, then went to Lewis, from there drove (to) Hardy’s—the hosts for the play reading: Caesar and Cleopatra—a long play—and some of the parts weren’t well read—the director really didn’t do his job well either. Finished up about 11:00; took Lewis’s home—picked up Debbie; home in time to watch 11:25 weather; bathed; OBLO 12:30.

Monday, 8 June 1970

Up before 9:00. Shaved, had breakfast—ran several errands, including taking the church news article over to The Rockport Eagle. When I came home Eddie Garcia was ready to dig—enlarge the garden. So this occupied us from about 11:00 to 1:00. We got the ground all prepared, and put the stakes in for tomatoes. I had lunch about 1:45. Then I got Debbie ready and we went calling—went to see Daisy Jodrey and Grace Harris. One of her patients died a few weeks ago: Josephine Frost—wanted to die on her feet. Had a spell lasting from one evening til the next morning—she wanted to stay on her feet. And she was, about 5 o’clock, when she saw the morning sun striking the house across the street, she said “Now”, and died—on her feet. Went with Debbie to the building center, then to see Lucy Patience. Came home, got busy putting up a simple rope fence around the tomato patch—to keep out the kids. About the time I finished this we had supper. Watched CBS news. Then in the evening I planted the tomatoes in the soil we’d prepared. Gave the new ones a dose of Rapid-Grow—the new ones were growing wild in the community garden. I then turned to rigging up a “gate” for Debbie’s play area. Then I came in—read, relaxed, did phoning, then I did next Sunday’s bulletin. Straightened up desk. Bathed at 11:30, watched Johnny Carson; OBLO, c. 12:30.

Tuesday, 9 June 1970

Up shortly after 9:00. Had breakfast, then got right to work on the frame (for the cheesecloth) to cover the strawberries. At 10:00 I went to get Virginia Bate and her things—she’ll be spending some time at the parsonage while we’re gone. I was occupied with the frame until about 12:30 or 1:00. Then I ate lunch, shaved, prepared to go to the funeral home—I had the funeral of Arthur F. Olsen. I buried his wife last June. The funeral was at 2:00; I went to the cemetery. Didn’t get back home til about 3:00. Then we loaded the car. Finally about 4 o’clock—after searching for Bonnie’s keys which she’d left in the trunk of the car!—we got on the road. We got to Boston—went to the day old bread bakery outlet to stock up on things—this was a store that the Albees had shown us—and it was closed down! We then went to Warren Hall—to leave a copy of the Sunday bulletin with Tom Raper; then to Sears to pick up our set of camping dishes. Then we headed for Avon—didn’t get there til about 6:30. It was really too late to start out camping, so we are spending the night here in Avon. We had supper, relaxed, went shopping at Kings—came back—visited with Janice (relative of Bonnie)  showed our lantern; relaxed, visited, OBLO, c. 11:15.

Diary entry from June 9, 1970

[1] To prevent any attempts at escape.

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David’s Diary – June 2, 1970

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Tuesday, 2 June 1970

Up about 8:15. Had breakfast, shaved; called Mrs. Lilja to ask her to play for our summer hymnsings—she agreed to. Went to the P.O., letter to David Watson, to the church—to change the wayside pulpit; went to town hall to leave off the petition at selectmen’s office re: traffic on Broadway. Then I went to Mill Brook Park—visited with Anna and Alvina, Ethel Leary, Gertrude Parsons and Ellie Martin; then I stopped briefly at the Ornes to pick up a paper. I got home in time for Bonnie to leave for work—about 12:35. I had my lunch. In the afternoon I watered the tomatoes and strawberries, fixed the arm chair, put a piece of peg-board wood as a retainer along a shelf on the back porch. Also—Margaret Reilly came by to look once again at Garcia’s downstairs apt. They had left the key with me. Just before Bonnie came home I started mowing—I’m trying to conquer a little of the yard each day. The grass is very tall in some sections. Mowed from 5:20–5:25. Watched CBS news—had supper. About 7:30 I went to see Dick Manson re: leading hymnsings—but he didn’t answer the door. Came home, did phoning, desk work, also worked on my sermon—a short one for Children’s Sunday—finished about 10:10—wrote to my folks. Stopped to bathe c. 11:30.

Wednesday, 3 June 1970

Up shortly after 9:00. Had breakfast. Shaved, typed out a draft of a letter to the Wesleyan Fellowship members. Took this to Jean Crowell at the bank for her suggestions and approval. Came home, mowed. Stopped around 11:30—typed the stencil for the letter, ran it off—mowed some more—until about 12:45. Had my lunch. Went to the P.O., dropped the letters off at the bank with Jean. Spent the afternoon calling. Saw Louise Rich—Grace Harris wasn’t there. Saw Esther Longley at the Den-Mar; Rip Hannibal—Bertha Wicky and family. I came home about 5:30. Storm clouds gathering, so I rushed to do some more mowing done—but the rain came before I finished. We fixed supper, watched CBS news. I then did some phoning, fixed the door to Bonnie’s study (the small door to keep Debbie out)—it was off the hinges. Then we tinkered with our Coleman stove and lantern—while watching Nixon giving a “progress report” on Cambodia—a tactical success supposedly—but what about long range consequences? What he left unsaid about the whole situation was more important than what he said; wrote a letter to Mrs. Myers. Bathed about 11; off to bed to read; LO c. 12:00.

Thursday, 4 June 1970

Up about 9:00 after Θ. The first thing I did was mow—I had just a little to finish. Then I had breakfast. Then cleaned the lawn mower. Shaved, prepared to leave for Gloucester—Debbie’s regular checkup with Dr. Kline at 11 o’clock. We arrived right on time; as usual we had to wait a while. But were out about noon. Debbie passed with flying colors. We came home after one stop in Gloucester. Had lunch, did some planning for our camping trip next week. I did some calling. I got to Jodreys just as Mrs. Jodrey (+ her son the judge) were preparing to leave on errands—so I’ll see her again next week. I went then to see Mrs. McMartin who is leaving for Scotland tonight. After this visit I came on home—tended to various things: finished cleaning the mower, worked with the clothes line pole in the back yard—anchored in a large chunk of concrete. I don’t know how we’re going to get rid of it. Late in the afternoon I helped Bonnie with supper. Watched CBS news. At 7:30 I left for the Board of Selectmen meeting—presented request for one way (with parking) along Broadway. Home about 9:15. Relaxed, then we asked the Garcias to have a des(s)ert with us. They came over about 10:00—we had a warm pudding-cake. Talked til about midnight—they went home. Read in bed briefly, LO 12:40.

Friday, 5 June 1970

Up about 9:00. Shaved, had breakfast. About 9:45 I left for Gloucester; Jim Bussey and I had a 10 o’clock appointment with Jack Roberts. We arranged for C.A.M.P. to sponsor another drug education program for adults. When we were finished—by 10:30—I stopped briefly on the 2nd floor to see Mrs. Quinn—a member of the Bible class who recently had surgery. I was home by 11:00. Shortly thereafter Bill Crowell arrived with his car and trailer—we hauled odds + ends to the dump, including our incinerator—no more burning—we’ll take everything to the dump. I visited for a while with the Garcias—then Bonnie left for work. I had my lunch. I puttered most of the afternoon. I placed sod where the incinerator had been, read some, napped. I worked on supper. We ate about 6:30—watched CBS news. After supper—about 7:30—I went over to see Dick Manson—he’s going to lead a hymn sing for us. I came home, put the picnic table top on, then for the rest of the evening turned to desk work, telephoning. About 9:30 Bonnie gave me a HAIRCUT—about 10:30 we called the Kings [1] in Detroit. He can’t make it out for my ordination—worked at my desk til about 11:45. Read, bathed, OBLO 1:00 A.M.

[1] Levon King, the minister who married us. He ended up in a different career—and met a tragic end. He died in 2016 in the crash of a small plane that he had built himself:  http://www.pressandguide.com/news/dearborn-couple-killed-in-ohio-plane-crash/article_9f21bc1c-650c-5b7f-8001-1426c8041625.htmlf

Levon King (Photo from Detroit Free Press online, 2016)

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David’s Diary – May 29, 1970

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Friday, 29 May 1970

Up about 9:00 I guess. Had a quick breakfast, then got to work again typing my theological statement. I worked at it pretty steadily during the morning—Bonnie went to weed at the garden—finally!—I finished it! About 12:30. So I had lunch, took care of Debbie, who was finishing up her lunch; Bonnie had left for work. Little did I suspect, however, that the whole afternoon would be consumed with the thing—I had to very carefully—slowly—proofread both the sermon and the theological statement, put them in binders. About 4:45 I put Debbie in the stroller, and we went to the post office—and I got rid of the two documents that had taken so much of my time. Came home, and Bonnie arrived too—just about 5:00—she got off work early. I read the newspaper, then did some straightening up in my study—worked on this til about 6:30. Bonnie and Debbie had supper; about 6:50 I left for the high school—I gave the invocation and benediction for the High School Sports Banquet. It was a good meal and an interesting evening. Got home about 10:00. Tended to things around my desk. I inscribed and wrapped the books which I’m giving to Bill Elwell + Karen Haskell on Sunday. Read; bathed; read; OBLO, 12:30. Θ

Saturday, 30 May 1970

Up after 9:30 ^(?)^ The Garcias got in last night—we heard them after we’d turned out the lights—so we saw them this morning. My main concern for the morning, after breakfast, was to make some progress on my sermon. By the time I quit for lunch I was only about ¼ done. Debbie got to play with the Garcia tricycles—and she just became hysterical when she was separated from them. I shaved at around 12:30. Had lunch, then went to the garden—got there about 1:20—went early to haul compost. Worked all afternoon—planting tomatoes—actually I didn’t plant them—drove stakes mostly (or dug holes for them). We came home shortly before 5:00. I ran off copies of a letter in Life magazine—from the fiancé of one of the girls killed at Kent State. This will be a bulletin insert in the morning. After supper (6:30 – 7:00) I went to Busseys to cut these on their paper cutter, and to give Jim some. Came home, did the bulletins, prepared the service, prepared a letter to the Selectmen re: Broadway Avenue. I’d talked with Anne Fisk about it this afternoon. Finally turned to finishing the sermon—bathed about midway—finished at 1:45 (ugh!), OBLO 2 A.M.

Monday, 31 May 1970

Up about 8:15—shaved, had breakfast, practiced sermon. My class arrived at 9:30. Today was our final session together—I gave them books—to Karen I gave the Peake Commentary; to Bill I gave the Oxford Annotated RSV. I went to the church about 10:30. Preached a sermon on the call to worship which we’ve been using. Home by 12:30. Had lunch—saw the Garcias. Had a call from the folks wishing us Happy Anniversary. My main concern for the day was putting in a tomato patch—9 X 7 feet—it was thick tough sod—and it was a major project to get the ground prepared. Bonnie took most of the sod and put it in Debbie’s play area. I worked from shortly after 1:00 til about 2:30—then had to go to C.A.M.P. meeting at Riverdale—took Gladys Haskell. I was back by 4:15 and got back to work. Broke for supper about 6:15. I was desperately hungry. Watched the news—relaxed—then got back to work at 7:00. Finally got the ground ready—we put out 6 tomato plants—will put in 2 more. We bathed, then about 9:00 went to the Patriquins for mug-ups—this was about the most spectacular way this year that we’ve observed our anniversary—didn’t even exchange gifts—saving our money. Came home, Θ+ , LO, c. 11 o’clock.

Monday, 1 June 1970

[Top panel: phone call tonight to Ed Drake   Malden]

A hot humid day; up about 9:30. Had breakfast, then went to Silva Bros. Florists to get some more tomato plants—got two in one pot. Came home, separated them, planted them. Spent the morning working with them and the strawberries—the mail man brought word from the Board of Ministry that it had been finally voted to ordain me. I shaved about noontime, had lunch. Bonnie went to work. I did some work in my study—made a list of things to do—wrote a letter to David Watson. About mid-afternoon I went back to Silva Brothers—took Debbie along—I pushed her in the stroller. Got 2 more tomato plants—which I didn’t separate. And I put two of our very tiny plants on the same stake. Debbie was in her play area—kept shouting Hi! to me—it’s definitely her favorite word these days. She got tired—I put her down for a nap about 5:00. I turned to get some mowing done. I was doing this when Bonnie arrived home. I mowed the very tall grass at the side of the garage—for the first time of the season; had supper at 6:30—watched CBS news; Bonnie went to Community Chorus rehearsal—I tried to get something done on next Sunday sermon; when Bonnie got home we talked about vacation; bathed; OBLO 12:06.

Life Magazine, May 29, 1970, Letter to the Editor, p. 20A, col. 1 (Image via Google Books)

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David’s Diary – May 25, 1970

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Monday, 25 May 1970

The mumps infection has not left me entirely—last night I had very painful left jowl—one sore spot just below the ear. This woke me up about 4:45. I got up to take a Darvon—also took time to write the Invocation and Benediction to be used in the service this A.M. I went back to bed about 5:30. Got up later—about 9:30, after getting some sleep. I had breakfast, shaved, then about 11 o’clock headed down to t-wharf. I found Margaret Reilly there, so I had someone to chat there while waiting for things to get started. Finally all the bands and groups marched up—and I did my thing; it was a very short ceremony. I don’t think I’ll be in Rockport enough more years to be invited again—which please(s) me. Came home—an insipid letter from Earl Landgrebe answering my letter on Vietnam. Typed more of my rough draft of doctrinal statement—had lunch, worked further in the afternoon. Bonnie feeling miserable with her period, Debbie slept. About 5:00 I gave Debbie her “lunch”—then about 6:30 we had our supper. In the evening I did more composing and typing on the doctrinal statement. Called the Folks; their 41st anniversary. From 9:00-11:00 we watched movie on TV: I’ll Take Sweden—a mediocre comedy—but fun. Finished the doctrinal statement about 11:00! Watched news, bathed, watched few minutes of Johnny Carson; OBLO 12:10.

 Tuesday, 26 May 1970

Up after 9:00. While I was eating breakfast Margaret called. She’d had more talks—on the phone—with Alan. Maria is on her way back. The main concern of my morning was to put my two ordination documents into final draft form for typing. I got this done essentially in the morning. Late in the morning Bonnie took Debbie and went over to see Carol Lewis. When they got back she fed Debbie and went to work. I was occupied getting my study straightened up. I had a simple lunch early in the afternoon, then began working on my lesson for Bible study tonight—on the pseudepigrapha. [1] About mid-afternoon I got very sleepy—so I took a nap. My left jowl isn’t as sore today, but I still am on sulfa. Late in the afternoon I got up, read the newspaper, tended to Debbie. When Bonnie got home from work I helped with supper. We had supper, watched CBS news. The Bible class arrived at 8:00. 7 in attendance besides Bonnie + myself. The discussion following was lively, re: generation gap, sex, communism, Vietnam—I still remain baffled how Xns can tolerate the Vietnam war—it is so overwhelmingly evil and morally outrageous in my sight. Bonnie and I had a snack—I began typing on my ordination sermon; bathed at 11:30; watched Johnny Carson; OBLO, 12:45.

Wednesday, 27 May 1970

Up shortly before 9:00. Shaved, had breakfast. I had to be at the funeral home by 10 o’clock to read the service for William Lamar—only 2 friends were there. After this was finished I went to see Homer and Sarah, had to confer with them briefly. Got home about 11:00. I then read some in Newsweek, also did more typing on the ordination sermon. Didn’t have lunch until around 1:00. Then Bonnie went off shopping. Debbie played in her room, I typed. Again—as yesterday—about mid-afternoon I became sleepy—but napped only a few minutes. I then went about reading through my theological statement one last time, revising, refining, polishing. I got one page typed before supper, but discovered one major flaw—so the whole page would have to be done over. Had supper about 6:00. At 6:40 I picked up Gladys Haskell at her home, we went to Wesley Church for a nominating committee meeting to select a slate of officers for C.A.M.P. for next year. This was over by 7:30. I took Gladys home, then stopped to see Jean Crowell, to ask her to serve on the committee. I got home, did some phoning, retyped page 1. The[n] 9:00-11:30 watched a movie on TV: Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation—a comedy with Jimmy Stewart which I’d seen some years ago. Watched a few minutes of Johnny Carson; then more typing; bathed, OBLO 1:00 AM.

Thursday, 28 May 1970

We found ourselves still in bed at 10:00. I had a quick breakfast, then got to work typing—my main concern for the day has been to get the Theological Statement for ordination as nearly done as possible. As of now—12:45 (Fri AM—at night) I have 16 pp typed—it will be about 20 pp. long. I worked on this until our late lunch—shaved before lunch, about 1:00. Then back to the typing—Bonnie went grocery shopping and took Debbie along. I continued typing. About 3:15 I stopped, cut some lilacs for Lucy Patience, then went to see her; I hadn’t called on her in many weeks. I stayed until about 4:15, came home, had a small snack—then back to the typing—until the newspaper came, which contained the letter which is attached to this page—Alice Marr’s reaction to my last two sermons. [See below] I can’t say that I was upset, but it is rather stunning—and distracting—it was hard to keep my mind on other things. We had supper about 6:30, watched CBS news. At 7:30 I returned to typing—had a phone call from Rev. Bamforth re: Alice Marr’s letter—he wanted to assure me [of] his support and encouragement. 8:30–10:15 we spent with Patriquins. When we came home I returned to typing—worked til after 12:30. Stopped to bathe; OBLO, 1:20

Letter to the editor, Alice M. Marr, Gloucester Daily Times, 27 May 1970

[1] A quick Google search reveals: “spurious or pseudonymous writings, especially Jewish writings ascribed to various biblical patriarchs and prophets but composed within approximately 200 years of the birth of Jesus Christ.” (Wikipedia)

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