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On the Beach of the Lake

A Seedy Establishment for Sophisticated Folks

On the Beach of the Lake

A Seedy Establishment for Sophisticated Folks

On the Beach of the Lake

A Seedy Establishment for Sophisticated Folks

Tuesday, June 15, 1965

Jun 15

Written By Sara Keeney

Tuesday June 15

Another good day at VBS, 8 children. Slept this afternoon a while. Washed, got things ready for tomorrow. Ray had $5.00 off the corn. Gave Cary and bass. Girls each racked a line, us too. Put out 4 may fly lines Alligator lake. Tired.

Wednesday, June 16, 1965

Monday, June 14, 1965

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From Myrtle's journal on November 30, 1965:

Everyone sleepy. Cold, windy. Plugged in all electric blankets. Put girls to bed 7:15, won’t be far behind. Peggy’s arm is better, still swollen. Mrs. T. rode, paid parking. Wore coat today. Ra

From Myrtle's journal on November 29, 1965:

Ray had $21⁰⁰. Highway Patrolman stopped him, must get tail lite fixed. Earli came after dinner, took him hunting. Back around 6, went to movie Pine Hills Drive In to see “Old Yeller” also &ldq

Myrtle's journal on November 28, 1965:

Peg’s arm hurt, didn’t go to S.S. Warm, nice. Ray went to Lake K. for shrimp, got lots. Put 5 Alligator Lake. Took Destry home Tricia rode him, Peg led. Peg rode him a few min.

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