Florence Minch Stauffacher Diary – 1947.                                                                                Index

[from clippings]

WHAT IS THIS COMING YEAR?

It is a door,
       By which we reach new fields
       Of service for our God and fellow
             man:
       A door by which we can
       Explore
       Wide spheres of usefulness
       Our world to bless;
       And reap the sheaves God’s Word
             of witness yields.

It is a task
       Set by the Master of our souls,
       A little part of our life’s work:
       And so we ask
       The holy wisdom, which alone
             controls
       Our labor, teaching what and
             where to sow:
       That the year, at its end,
       May show God’s glory and man’s
             profit blend.

It is a book,
       With many pages and as yet all
             white,
       On which to write
       The history of thought, and deed,
             and word
       In this new group of days.
       We pray Thee, Lord,
       As Thou shalt look
       Upon the book, when written o’er,
             may all be to Thy praise.

                        - William Olney.

IN THE BEGINNING, GOD

Key Note                Gen. 1-1

Another year has ended,
             For some it is the last;
       Whatever be its record,
             We cannot change the past.
       But stretching out before us
             The New Year lieth fair;
       God help us to be careful
             What shall be written there.
                                                  

“But this one thing I do. I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
         - Phil. 3, 13-14.             [in pencil] 1921

[Also newspaper clipping from Education Department announcing Dr. Kunkel’s Class “Freedom and Sin” as part of series “Psychology Helps to Interpret Christian Doctrine”, etc.      Not transcribed here.]

Wed. Jan. 1

Happy New Year! He led them forth by the right way. What shall I record next yr? Real winter weather with snow on the ground but it melted all day. Cl. took pictures of Billy, Skookie & Ronnie in the snow. Ruth Marie & family here to dinner also Mrs. Le May. At nap time Billy cried & cried & kept it up all P.M. Complained of his ear hurting. Mr. & Mrs. Riley called. They were pastors here for many years & built this house. Lovely folks.

Thur. Jan. 2

Sloppy wet - thawing all day. Cl. went to the shop to help with shelves and other work. We churned & ironed and washed some clothes. Got some letters off this P.M. Several came too. My throat is so sore. Mrs. King & V.M. landed Dec. 26 - left Leo the 24. Mrs. McK. writes Dr Maynard has gone to glory.

Fri. Jan. 3

Freezing cold all day tho fairly warm in the sun - out of the wind. Cl. worked at the shop. Mother [Gladys’s mother, Letha Scott Taylor] not home yet. Sent clothes to R.Ms to wash - so will iron tomorrow. Letter from Stacy & check for $25. Bless their hearts. I may need it for my teeth next wk. Wrote them & Russ & Keller. Gl. working at baby dresses - are washing & getting all ready - tho it may be a mo. before they are needed.

Sat. Jan. 4

Letter from Rays - mailed 24^th Dec. Baked buns, cin. rolls & pie. Ironed & went down town ab’t 4 P.M. Clear & sunny but still freezing. It snowed early this morn & we thot we’d get a lot but it’s all gone now. Gas got low but we got more before it was finished. Mother’s shop is going to be very nice when finished.

Sun. Jan. 5

Still cold. Cl & I went to Bapt. church. Gl. staid home all day. Mother had work at the shop. Electrician connected up the new Frigidaire. Ab’t 4 we went for a short drive on Sky Line Drive. Also saw where Taylors lived until a few yrs. ago. Also drove around Tech College grounds. Quiet evening.

Mon. Jan. 6

Word from Hoyts. Coming Wed. Busy all A.M. washing & mopping. Mother came for supper but has gone back to sleep as she has 30 pieces ordered for tomorrow. Not so cold today but still freezing. Wrote Mrs Miller. Finished knitting back to Ronnie’s sweater. Now sleeves then twill be done ready for zipper.

Tues. Jan. 7

Ironed this A.M. Gl. fixed up their room. Moved furniture & cleaned & rearranged. The table is R. Ms & they will soon be moving. Went to dentist. He cleaned my teeth & took the skin off my gums - & filled one front tooth & took X ray of both sides lower. I go back next Tues.

Wed. Jan. 8

Hoyts got here ab’t 3:15. It’s so nice to see them. Mrs. has very bad cold. and both are very tired as they have been traveling & speaking quite steadily. R. M’s friends are giving her a little party & kerchief shower tonight. I sent one.

Thur. Jan. 9

Mrs. H. staid a bed til ab’t 4 P.M. She didn’t rest well last night. & her head was very bad. Seems better this eve. Cl showing movies & Mr. H. showed his still pictures. All very good. Howard is chief of Police of Kalamazoo, Mich. Martha is in Lansing Mich. Nice letter from Agnes Bell.

Fri. Jan. 10

Hoyts left right after dinner. We had sauer kraut & back bone pork. R.M. washed for us. Sunny some these days & not very cold. but we have some fire all day in sitting room. I churned & worked butter. almost 4 lbs. Hoyts want to get to Dallas tomorrow.

Sat. Jan. 11

Cleaned & ironed. Cl. went down town ab’t 4 for water & groceries. Scotty & Bill came & ate supper & went to Tulsa. Mother hasn’t come home all day & isn’t coming this eve. as she has 7 funerals to make flowers for. and quite a number ordered for next week. Radio says cold wave is coming. Hasn’t been freezing lately.

Sun. Jan. 12

Cl. & I went to Christian Church but my aid isn’t working so I didn’t get much of what he said tho he spoke slowly. 2 men were baptised & they had communion. Letter from Prue. She has been turned down by Dr. Campbell as not well enuf to return to the field. I’m so sorry.

Mon. Jan. 13

Gl. went to see her Dr. & he says she can expect the baby any time but he doesn’t think it will be here before the 25^th. A nice letter from Mrs. Shaffer. told lots of interesting things & also said she was sorry Cl & Gl had resigned!! I wrote her this eve. I’m sorry to have Gl. misjudged. She is not stubborn.

Tues. Jan. 14

Went to dentist Harkey at 9 & he filled 3 after drilling out old fillings. Go again on Fri. to finish up. It’s so warm today. Cl is putting cement in the tank - then we hope ‘twill rain. Mother still very busy but the shop is in good shape now.

Wed. Jan. 15

Dr. Harkey phoned & said I should come tomorrow at 11. There is a big funeral tomorrow. Mother stays down tonight. Family have ordered over $100 of flowers. Tuckers are in Little Rock & may come here. Ray is returning many letters that didn’t find me there. I’m making rough sketch of letter for Mr Bateman. Shall I send it?

Thur. Jan. 16

Cl took me down & we did some shopping. It got very cold & rained. My bill for teeth was only $32. He introduced his wife & asked many questions ab’t animals, climate etc. My mouth feels fine. Got net for replacing pink ruffle on the gray dress. Eloise helped decide. Got an umbrella too. Went to Ruth Maries after supper & showed pictures. Neighbors came in.

Fri. Jan. 17

More returned letters - $1 in Mrs. Elmers. and a check in Rays made out to J.W. so I’ll sign it & Mother T says she will cash it for me. $10. & Ray says put it to my return trip money. Bless him. No Tuckers have come. Perhaps they’ll come for wk. end. Ironed & wrote McKenricks long letter.

Sat. Jan. 18

Gl. talked with Angeline Tucker this A.M. & they will come next wk. end, perhaps. She told us Laura Willis Harris has gone to glory. They were on way going to a bro. in Washington State. She was in back seat not feeling well. They stopt at cross road & when he asked her how she was he found she had gone. Poor children & poor Gurney. We wrote him.

Sun. Jan. 19

Cl & I went to Methodist church but I heard almost nothing as it seems the batteries are done for & I didn’t wear the aid. Mother has many pieces to have ready by 8 in the morning so has gone tonight to sleep there. Wrote some & read. Letter from Alice H.

Mon. Jan. 20

Went down town to get frame for our picture to send Rays - & brot a nice one but it is for up & down - so, must change it. Several letters again. Wrote Noweck as she sent $40. for the provisions she got - but I wanted her to keep it & pay men to keep place clean. Gl’s friend Mildred Smith called & we had cocoa.

Tues. Jan. 21

Aunt Annie, Mother T’s aunt, came for dinner with Mother. We boiled ham & had baked sw. pots, apple sauce with left over yesterday’s pudding. Eloise came for her ab’t 4:30. Men busy all day putting rock wool insulation in walls - should be warmer now. Real cold today - but sunny. Got Dr Grays book. Wrote Agnes.

Wed. Jan. 22

Cl & Bill went to Little Rock & so Mother T couldn’t come to dinner. Gl & I cleaned all A.M. & this P.M. while she knitted I read ½ the book. Dr. Gray’s The Holy Spirit in Doctrine & Life. We agree perfectly with all he writes. Cl. brot batteries for aid as it doesn’t work well.

Thur. Jan. 23

Killed the calf. How the cow bawls for it. A Mrs. Biuli & Mrs. [space] of Bapt. church called to see if we could come for evening mtg Feb. 4. Cl. show pictures & me to speak a bit. We said much would depend on Gl. We almost finished reading the book. One chap. left.

Fri. Jan. 24

Cl, Gl & I cleaned windows, mopped floors and vacuum swept this A.M. After dinner Mother T staid here & waxed floors & polished some things. R.M. came & varnished some of her things in basement. They may move any day. Cow still bawling. Sending A.I.M. calendars to Morris & Cook.

Sat. Jan. 25

This was Dr. Millard’s earliest date for Gl. but she is still very peppy. I baked cherry pie & stewed all A.M. Then bathed & wrote letters. Made a second rough copy to Mr. Bateman. Am also writing Nixon. Was awake some last night so am sleepy now 8:15 & have an interesting story book too. Scotty & wife are coming tomorrow.

Sun. Jan. 26

Scotty & Mildred came. Cl & I went to Central Pres. Church. They were very cordial & pleasant. Wrote & read. Then had fruit & buns & Scottys left. We took R.M. home & Gl staid with her while Cl & I went to Youth Choir program.

Mon. Jan. 27

Billy & I went to Ruth Marie’s did our washing with hers. I also stitched my gray dress - put white net ruffling in neck & sleeves; looks real nice. Wrote Mrs. Woodley - sat outside & knitted. ‘twas so warm & pleasant. No mail at all today for me.

Tues. Jan. 28

Ironed all A.M. Were alone for dinner. Very dark & cloudy all day. if it is like this tomorrow we will show pictures at school. My head was bad & I took aspirin. better but I’m so sleepy. Nice letter from John Riebe. Lohrman and Weisses sail today.

Wed. Jan. 29

Cl & I went to the Central School - he showed the pictures & I spoke a few min. on the Masai. We did shopping on way home. I got pattern for lavendar dress. a dress maker, Mother T’s friend, will make it. It was so warm & windy all day. This eve its been raining. Finally sent Mr. Bateman’s letter. Mother stays with R.M. tonight. She was nervous because of storm.

Thur. Jan. 30

Packed parcel for Rays. Washed quite a lot & ironed this PM. It didn’t rain much but there is more water in tank & it’s good now. Mother T took me to Mrs. Martins & she measured me for making the lavendar dress from Angeline. ‘Twas windy & cold but sun was warm. Mother sleeps here tonight.

Fri. Jan. 31

Cleaned all the rooms again. Cl. helpt & it went fast. Last wk. we thot it might be Gl’s last time. Today she helpt again but we do hope she wont next wk. No word from Tuckers so they may not be coming. Sunny today but the wind was very cold. Mother sleeps at the shop tonight - early funeral tomorrow. Wrote several letters.

Sat. Feb. 1

Tuckers came ab’t 3 P.M. so did Ruth Marie & family. Mother came for late dinner but is not coming tonite. Made up the cot for Bill in breakfast nook. We have so much to talk ab’t it’s after 10. Tuckers sail Feb. 21. so are in a hurry & can’t stay long.

Sun. Feb. 2 Faith.

Just as I finished dressing Gl. came to my room & said pains had begun. She waited til after break. then Cl. took her to hospital & he went to his services. I was to go too but I kept Billy & got dinner. Ab’t 12 the telephone went & R.M. said they are taking her to delivery room. & 12:40 she said a baby girl had come. Altho dinner was on the table Cl. rushed to the hospital. Later he took Mother T. & Angeline & Gl. was feeling pretty good but had a bad head. Billy & I will go tomorrow. Tuckers left just after 6 to sleep some place else after speaking in mtg. Cl went to the school house & showed pictures.

Mon. Feb. 3

Billy & I went ab’t 10:30 but didn’t see the baby as it was not visiting hr. We got the wash at R.M’s & brot the baby wash. I got ab’t 40 announcements written & some letters. Went again ab’t 3 and saw the little black haired girl. Gl. will be coming home Thur PM. Mrs ____ will help clean on Thur. A.M. so as to have all clean. We do most all their washing.

Tues. Feb. 4 Stacy

Cl. went to hospital taking clean clothes & bringing others to wash. I ironed all. Cl went to Dr. for needle. & got back so late we just ate hurriedly & went to our meeting at Bapt. church with Bus. Women. I spoke & he showed pictures. Had a very nice time. Very freezing cold all day.

Wed. Feb. 5

Gl. can’t come til Fri. Cl. got clothes - & shopped. Took Billy along. I churned. and did several things, at least kept busy. ab’t 2 Mother T came, brot Ruth M. (they move on Fri.) to Little Rock & took me to have my dress fitted. It is going to be very pretty. Called on Gl. Cl. went to Dr. again.

Thur. Feb. 6 Mrs Guilding - 1947 - is 61

Cl. is taking a series of needles again. Gl. can come by 11 tomorrow. Mother T went yesterday to see ab’t the woman coming to help - but when Mother saw her house she decided she didn’t want her & I’m glad. Mother came ab’t 11 & worked here all day. Took me to Mrs Martins again in Cl’s car. Skookie was here all day.

Fri. Feb. 7

Gl. & babe came just after 11. Babe smiled at me first thing. Mother T home all day til this eve they called her to come & she staid the night. It is cold tonight. ab’t the coldest yet. Now babe favors Billy a bit. She is pretty good. Hope she will let them sleep tonight.

Sat. Feb. 8 Mr. Eric Bishop.

Busy day. Mother & Bill didn’t get home all day either. Baby pretty good. I bathed her between bakings. pie, buns & coffee cake. Letter from Warren this eve. saying they may come down this way on biz & would see us. if they did. I wish they would.

Sun. Feb. 9

And our baby is a wk. old. She is very good - especially in day time. Cl & I didn’t go any where to church. He is getting needles again & so doesn’t feel so well. Read & wrote Warren & Co. Mother T did most of the work - because she thinks I do too much - !!!

Mon. Feb. 10

Mother T took wash to a washateria and had it all done in an hr. for 50¢. and we starched & hung it up. It was a lovely sunny day so all got dry & part is ironed. Gl’s friend Mildred Smith called. The first caller since she is home. Wrote Beatrice this eve.

Tues. Feb. 11

Had wanted Aunt Hattie & family to supper but they couldn’t come so Aunt & Geraldine (from Cal.) came this P.M. Babe has slept all day - hope she doesn’t fuss tonight. Put on my new lavender that Mrs Martin made. it’s very nice - we must put something in the neck then twill be fine.

Wed. Feb. 12 Mother Hurlburt went to glory 1945.

A beautiful white world this morn. Cl took pictures. Gl. was up for dinner. I cleaned her room & she & Cl. bathed the baby. A Mrs. Smith called & brot a little dress & slip. she also got a tiny sweater, booties & hood from Ruth Witt. Mother took wash to washateria but was late with bringing it home so it’s still on line. She goes to Tulsa tomorrow for wk. end.

Thur. Feb. 13

A valentine came from Al. & other letters. John Martin, Geraldine’s husband called and then they got away some time before dinner. Gl. wasn’t so chipper today. Baby good as gold. Louie, the helper at the shop got an order for 20 pieces! Hope Mrs T. will have a good rest at Tulsa.

Fri. Feb. 14

Cleaned all A.M. Washed hair. baked cookies. Gl. not feeling so well kind a like malaria. Was up all day tho. Babe very good. Bill busy all day - didn’t come for meals. Valentine from Co. & letter from S.M.S. Valentine from Al yesterday.

Sat. Feb. 15

Started red cap. Baked apple kuchen & apple pie. & churned 3 lbs butter. Bill didn’t come home all day. Gl. dressed today. This P.M. she & babe & Cl, Billy & I went down town. such lovely days - like sprig but need more rain. Ruby the cake lady called & daughter.

Sun. Feb. 16

Letter from Warren saying they got what plumbing things they need so wont come! I’m pretty disappointed. I think I’ll go to L.R. on Wed. & get to L.A. Sat. morning. Mother T. hasn’t come yet but will be in on 9 oclock train. Scotty & Mildred came - also several lady callers to see baby. Gl’s Mr. Perkin wrote saying Cl. might be accepted asso. if A.I.M. wouldn’t send them

Mon. Feb. 17 Alice Hurlburt.

Mother T. came last eve. Said she had had a nice time with her parents. Brot babe some lovely things. Mildred also brot pretty shoes & sweater. We took big wash to washateria. I have all dry things ironed. Am expecting to leave here after dinner Wed. Gl. has bad pain in hip & sciatica. Cl had bad head today. The needles make him feel badly.

Tues. Feb. 18

Ironed some - started packing. bathed & went with Cl. to Dr. he says I burst a blood vessel in my eye & that it will take a couple of weeks to go away. I have drops to put in. It rained this eve & has turned colder. Will we be with Ruth Marie tomorrow night?

Wed. Feb. 19 On board train

Packed & by after dinner we were ready to leave. It had snowed in the night so roads were wet. Found Ruth M. just leaving for P.O. so took her. They have a very nice home - sort of at edge of town. Snowed a lot before midnight. I lay on couch. Cl with Vane. R.M. wakened at 12:15 & got us up - we were in plenty of time & then the train came [cont]

Thur. Feb. 20

over an hr. late. Cl helpt me on & then left & the train didn’t leave til 3- and sh’d have at 1:15 and so we have been ab’t 2 hrs. late all day. It’s like a local. stops every 15 min. or so & sometimes for quite a while. Saw a girl with Schofield Bible so spoke to her & find she is looking to the foreign field after either Moody or Biola. Car is full all the time. can have only 1 seat.

Fri. Feb. 21

Had to change carriages. & sat beside a Mrs. Donaldson. a good Christian - very talkative. She left at Deming. We are still ab’t 2 hrs. slow. tho I’ve set my watch back. Well, I spose I’ll not care how the trains run by tomorrow this time. doesn’t seem possible they are so near. Passengers crowded in at each stop so we are 3 to curl up in 2 seats. Lunch ab’t finished.

Sat. Feb. 22 And HERE. PLACENTIA

Train was 3 hrs. late but the girls were there. I spied Al. first. Then Co came & Lo. [sisters, Alice, Cora and Lora] My, My - I was glad to be safely surrounded by them. We took Al home - Lo & Mrs Kruse went too after arranging to see them at a come together next wk. Wish we could all have staid together now. Al has a pretty home too but Cora’s is larger & modern.

Sun. Feb. 23

I slept well last night & napped this P.M. so should be caught up soon. This is such a lovely room. in fact the whole place is lovely. Boys were here but have left for school. Lois & babies here in ap’t. Beth here too. I went with Co to Mex. L.T.L. this A.M. & wrote some letters.

Mon. Feb. 24

Ab’t 16 letters came in post - mostly returned from Congo. Guildings were to be guest speakers at Rethi Conf. Wish I could have been there. Lois & Beth sewing at Beth’s outfit. Beth does slips & pajamas. Lois dresses. Spent an hr or more in apt. with Lois. It’s nice too. Many reminders of Aaron around. Had eyes tested & made a date with Santa Ana Dr. ab’t the spot on left cheek. Ed thinks my right eye is much worse than the left.

Tues. Feb. 25

Went with Beth to station & got my suitcase. Cost 1.05. Station agent said if I’d have given him my check he’d have gotten it free. Live & learn! Had very much pain thro hips this P.M. Sat in sun & knitted & it got less. Have taken a very hot bath now & hope it will let me sleep & that ‘twill be better tomorrow. Masai N.T. came - so glad.

Wed. Feb. 26

Had ears tested & will use Co’s Maico. Went to L.A. early taking 2 ladies along. We didn’t get to the A.M. meeting as the “aid” & shopping took too much time. P.M. mtg was good but there were talks before Miss Mauk’s which made hers rather late but it was good. Lo came with us. Haven’t so much ache today. Hoyts called - so tomorrow we will try to see them as we go to Santa Ana.

Thur. Feb. 27

Drove to Mid City saw Hoyts & Garden Grove & saw MacIntosh girls. Went to Santa Ana after dinner. Couldn’t get glasses they were not ready. Didn’t get the radium treatment as it took too long. Go Mon. Did shopping. Co got me shoes, hat, gloves Called on Frank Urban & left my watch. He looks much the same but older. Lois had sts taken out of jaw where teeth had been taken out.

Fri. Feb. 28

Mrs. Mac called up so Cora asked them out to supper. It was so nice seeing them. They brot a letter from Al H. that says Hs go to Maitulu. Perhaps Klines will go to Ru. Guilding was guest speaker at Conf. Dr. took blood & urine tests & says “enemic” so am taking pills. Red eye is almost well.

-Cont. ‘Twas so nice having Macs here. They do not know what to do with the girls as yet, when they return. Since Beth goes in Sept. Co. is thinking she might ask the girls to make this their home. Beth is very happy ab’t it - but we don’t know what Macs say.

Sat. Mar. 1

Beth went to Co. hospital to work. Mopped & cleaned some & helpt Co put in lots of rose cuttings. This PM went to Anaheim & did shopping. Co got a coat at a bargain & wants me to wear it now & then Beth take it to India. It’s very dark blue with white collar.

Sun. Mar. 2 J.W. Bell

Left ab’t 9:30 for Uplands. Were in good time for services. Saw Earl & Nell first. then the others. A miss. from China Henry Lacy spoke. Lo & Co know some of his people. After meeting while greeting others. Stacy came up back of me & gave me a kiss before I knew it

Mon. Mar. 3

Washed and as it was sunny & windy all dried & while Co & I went to Santa Ana Lora ironed almost every thing. Lois made Beth’s green dress today. I got 1 ½ hr. of treatment. Just put something on & had me lie down. I slept. Co got me corset, bra, a jersey cloth dress. and dark blue thin & also red house dress. I took my wedding ring off but had nothing done to it.

Tues. Mar. 4 610A E. Elk St. Glendale 5

With Lo. There were many things to see to but we finally got away. Lo, Co, Lois & babies & I. Stopt in Whittier & got Larry shoes. Then went to Hendersons. Mr. wasn’t there. We spoke with her ab’t Cl’s joining & she thot there would be no trouble. Mrs. Kruse & Ida had a grand dinner ready. Then ab’t 3 they left. Lo & I sleep on day couch.

Wed. Mar. 5

Went to Cora Beths for dinner and intended going to Paul Fords this P.M. but Lo was not feeling well & kept feeling worse so phoned them we’d do it some other day. It was raining too so came home & Lo went right to bed & staid there. Stomach upset. nothing serious. Wrote some letters.

Thur. Mar. 6

Mrs. Kruse wanted to go to Sears and I went with her. She got a dress & hat - etc. Got home for dinner then went to lip reading class for 2 hrs. and a sing for hard of hearing this eve. They asked me to speak at both. I did shortly - mostly animal stories. Walked a lot but don’t seem tired.

Fri. Mar. 7

There was an all day meeting of the Club. sew in A.M. have lunch & business mtg in P.M. Lo & I went for lunch. They wanted me to speak but we wanted to go to Laura Browns. She seems so frail. Nanny takes good care of her. She is 91. I c’d give 25 yrs more to Africa if I live that long.

Sat. Mar. 8 Home - at Coras.

Worked around & got things packed up. then right after dinner went to Paul Fords. They are selling off things & getting ready to leave in 2 wks. or so. They are going to Russellville on their way East. They go to Camarouns. Then went to train - “Bus that goes ahead of me is behind me”. Had to wait ab’t 45 min for train. Co met me & I’m here.

Sun. Mar. 9

Went to Anaheim to church. Rolland left Tulare at 1 A.M. expecting to be here by 7 but had car trouble & didn’t get here til 2 or so. tired & dirty. Co had Y.T.C. here to supper. 17 young folks. Al. brot Lehmans & Walters from Iwoa. Co & I went to Friends Church Yorba Linda where YTC gave program. Did very well.

Mon. Mar. 10

Washed but ‘twas very cloudy so didn’t dry very well. After dinner we went to Lloyds school & Cora spoke on China. Children tried to eat peanuts with chop sticks. Beth went to work but her arm is sore from infected finger. I mended before supper & wrote a bit. Nice letter from Al H. & Miss Noweck.

Tues. Mar. 11

Just puttered most all day. Co went to something in Santa Ana this A.M. & P.M. Guithers came. & ab’t 5 Co went to drill children. Beth came home this A.M. Her arm is too painful to use it. Wrapped a parcel of socks etc for Gladys. & several rolls of magazines for Ray.

Wed. Mar. 12

Hoyts came ab’t 11. Co went to town then she & Lois got dinner & I visited. Lois went to dentist at 2. They both rested, then we had a look around and thro the house & they left. Wonder if I’ll see them again. Coralie made up with Mr. so she cried when she had to leave him to eat dinner. Went to pr. mtg.

Thur. Mar. 13

Ruth Huillier didn’t get Co’s card to come next wk. so came today. She walked from the station. No wind today - but a brilliant sunrise. Ruth & Co & I went to lunch at Panniers where aid was held in AM & W.M.S. in P.M. then picked up Beth & brot her along. All the Mauerhans (8 adults, 7 child.) were here to Chinese supper. Had a very nice time. Letter from Gl. which dampened my joy somewhat. She thinks she can’t change her mind abt her belief.

Fri. Mar. 14

Wakeful last night - perhaps supper, perhaps Gl’s letter. Went to Santa Ana for radium treatment but didn’t get any but Frank Urban said he junked my watch. too worn to fix. he gave me another - same make & luminous dial & gold bracelet with it & wouldn’t take any thing for it. Thank God. Co got me 2 ready mades & material to make one. She’s a peach of a sister. Beth has to stay abed for a wk. has a bad ankle.

Sat. Mar. 15 Glendale.

Got to L.A. on time. Lo & Mrs. Kruse met me & we went to Clifton’s Cafateria - a beautifully lighted place & waited for Miss Lenhardt. Then had dinner together. There was lovely piano music first then pipe organ too - fountains & running water all beautifully colored. Then we went on a “Courtesy Tour” of the city, & to Union Station where we sat & visited for an hr. or 2 then came home & Miss L. went to her home. She looks old & is very nervous. but still quite like 40 yrs ago.

Sun. Mar. 16

To our church here at G. for eve service. Mr. Ostroth came at 8. We had a pleasant trip to San B. This is the first place I’ve been that had memories. Spoke at meeting. Met the old friends & also some new. Called on Helen Roberts & Mrs. Cook (90 yrs old) & had dinner at Freunds - and what a dinner! Every one seems quite natural. The house is empty but the church looks like always. On way home Mr. O. said he was going to Co. Hosp. Then told us officers & nurse came & took his wife on Fri. She was getting so violent when he came out after quite a stay he was heart broken - said the place was awful. She can’t be moved til Wed. when the case is tried & Drs. give report.

Mon. Mar. 17

Just can’t get Mrs. Ostroth off my mind. It’s impossible to understand. Lo had a permanent & got 2 new dresses - so pretty. Mabel Z. called & we arranged to go to Kelhofers tomorrow & Mabels for the night & next day. I wrote some cards & letters & looked over things Lo had collected - old letters & pictures. Ida is sick with a heavy cold. Mrs Kruse called at the Home.

Tues. Mar. 18

Left home ab’t 9:30 & got to Kelhofers in an hour or so. They have 2 Chinese women with them One is sick & the other is waiting on her. They had Chinese food and at supper a chicken dinner - but Mr. K. ws due at a church affair & as it was raining he took us to Mabel Zellers first.

Wed. Mar. 19 Mabel’s

Kenneth was here when we got here last eve & Mabel came ab’t 9:15. She gave us her bed & she sleeps on couch. Talked all P.M. & went to Loises baby John’s 1^st birthday where we met the White relationship - & had ice cream & cake. Ken took us around with him on errands. Then had such a nice dinner - the 4 of us. & saw their pictures of Yosemite. Kenneth is very good to her. & seems to appreciate being with her.

Thur. Mar. 20

After break. Mabel went to her work & Lora & I to Burgis. It was dark & rained some til 4 when sun came out. Had a very nice dinner & visit. They seem as usual, only older, but still full of fun. Mrs played the piano for us. so nice. Found a bunch of letters here. One from Bess saying Chas had gone to Kansas City for op. on bladder - was recovering well. Go to Beths tomorrow to see Lois Guither.

Fri. Mar. 21

Headachey. Wrote Ray & Guilding. Went to lunch at club. Phoned Cora Beth to know if G’s were there. They were but came over here to see us as Cora B. has flu & didn’t want to expose us. Had nice visit. Russell comes to Oakland on 25^th. They hope he can stay then we sill see them again. Playing Chin. check tonight.

Sat. Mar. 22

Last night at 610A for awhile. Four wks. in Calif. How many more? Wrote some letters and finished knitting Billy’s red cap. Wonder if he will wear it. Laverne Forrest a deaf lady was here for dinner & P.M. She seems so nice. Works for a family. She reads lips. hears nothing. Wonder if there’s a letter for me. I feel restless in my heart.

Sun. Mar. 23 Alice’s

Lo, Mrs. Kruse & I went to 1^st Church L.A. and met Al, Darwin & Betty but Walter Bischoff is ill so Matz preached. Met quite a number of friends. Dinner at Lora’s was GOOD & home & to evening service. Mrs Demaree of Japan spoke. Listened to Carveth Wells on Flamingoes at Lake Nakuru. Lo & I in one bed. Will see how it goes.

Mon. Mar. 24

Al ate & went ab’t 8:30. Roomers all ate & went too then Lo & I. at noon we had dinner. Al came ab’t 1:30. We wrote and read. & went down town & called at Ringels. Jennie is miserable - called at Lehmans too & again tonight to say goodbye to Harry Walter & wife who go to Iowa tomorrow. Lo feeds me too good.

Tues. Mar. 25

Mrs. Winant a friend of Lora’s was here to lunch & went with us this eve. When Al came from school we went to Placentia. Lois leaves tomorrow. Beth will have her arm lanced as it doesn’t get better. We took supper & went to the outdoor theatre - where “Humoresque” is being played. The music was grand but the play was not nice - drinking & finally suicide.

Wed. Mar. 26

Again another day gone and nothing to show for it. I clipped grass & mowed some. before 10 A.M. Then the sun gets hot. Went to Floyds this eve & talked & cut flowers while he soldered Alice’s car. Had letter from Mrs. Buckley. it got to Placentia in 9 days - from Niangara.

Thur. Mar. 27

I worked in yard til time to get dolled up for going to dinner. Went at 10 & watched children get snack at 10:15 - milk, orange juice, do nut, tamale etc. then came home & read mail. Letter from Aggie. Then back for our dinner. Twas fun eating then watched the children. plate with ham loaf - sweet corn. rhubarb sauce, apple salad. rhubarb pie & coffee. Spent eve at Floyds while they went to party.

Fri. Mar. 28

Rained all last night - but we went to Santa Ana by bus. Dr. just shook his head & said the radium is working & I should come back in 2 or 3 wks. Got Easter things for Billy. Al at school all day. hasn’t come yet 10:20. Co came with Edward. The talk was very good with call for surrender at close. Pretty music.

Sat. Mar. 29

Worked at the grass. Al washed Lora ironed & she gets meals, & I eat too much. All rested this P.M. Alice didn’t get in til after 11. & was tired as they worked all day. Did up Billy’s parcel & wrote at letter. Ate by fire place with nice crackly fire. Chin. check.

Sun. Mar. 30

Intended taking lunch to the park but it was too cloudy & cold so ate here & Bernice Lehman Stirts was here too. Wrote some letters. Lora led C.E. after preaching service. Mr. Berger preached. Saw Coras. She led Young C.E. are getting off by 9 in morning - if possible.

Mon. Mar. 31 Crestline Cabin

Got away a bit after 9. & stopt to see Robert Ss. Al & I had donut & coffee at a drive inn. The drive up was beautiful - not very clear but we could see quite far. & the cabin is so nice - but Al is selling it. but keeps ½ lot behind & hopes to build later. We trimmed trees & carried & piled boards. & then had supper & Flinch til 10 P.M.

Tues Apr. 1 At Earls.

We packed things into the car - but still left a lot that will go with the cabin. Then came down. Twas very foggy at first then cleared. Had dinner at Clarence Millers & he took my ring to fix - enlarge if possible. Called on Helen - she was dressed & on the lounge. Then came on to Earl. Had supper. Then Perrys came & Al went with them.

Wed. Apr. 2 HOME

Went with Earl to Perrys right after break. & had dinner then Edna went with us to Warrens - & we saw their cattle & more of the ranch. Then came on. Stopt for ice cream. Lo apples. Went to church. Lloyd & 5 girls are joining church. & came forward for consecration. Cecil Jeffrey spoke very nicely.

Thur Apr. 3

Mowed a little & washed undies. Cora came ab’t 10:30. Mail brot a birthday letter from Mrs. Propst. Cute card. We looked for Harry Ss but didn’t find them. Had a grand chicken dinner at Knotts Berry Farm. Had picture taken back of oxen. Got terribly windy. Saw many old things and pretty flowers & many pretty things in gift shop.

Fri. Apr. 4

Went to Macs to lunch. Al took Miss Souther to bus for city to see Dr. Philura roasted the turkey & it was GOOD. They & Darwins here to supper. Had such a nice time. Co called & said Maies says this ear piece is OK. so Floyd helps me fix it. Gl’s letter went. Wed. dinner at C.O.D. is for A.I.M.ers.

Sat. Apr. 5

Al & I worked in the back yard all A.M. & some P.M. Lo swept & got dinner. Colored eggs & made peppermint candy & washed hair & started a letter to Alice H. Got one from her & one from Ray.

Sun. Apr. 6 Easter

A lovely day all day. The church had calla lily boquets & Easter lilies & a white cross. Ab’t 10 children joined church. Lloyd was one. Had dinner at Floyds & met all the in-laws. All very nice folks. Lo & I walked to Betty Uhlingers for a chat. The cantata was very nice. Our Betty sings so pretty & plays too.

Mon. Apr. 7

Wanted to call Cora but op. said “Only emergency calls” - operators are on a strike. Wrote some letters. Mrs. Winant to dinner. Lo got ice cream. Good. After dinner Lo & I walked to Mrs. Zimmermans & then she brot us home. Al busy this eve. read & wrote & played checkers. til 10.

Tues. Apr. 8

Wrote letters after doing the front lawn. Betty (Darwin’s) came bringing back Al’s car & had dinner with Lo & me. Then we took her home & we went to Lehmans. Had such a nice time. and such a good dinner. Almost finished knitting Betty’s sock.

Wed. Apr. 9 Cora’s

Heard on radio Henry Ford died last night. Lora called by here at 1:30 & we went with her to W.C.T.U. Garden Grove. Had a pleasant time. and then went home with her. We will enjoy our big bed here - tho we don’t miss much sleep in the narrow bed at Als. Betty had the cyst removed today and it was larger than they thot - but she stood it well.

Thur. Apr. 10

Called at Als & got things & her as she was ready. We went to pot luck lunch at Kellers & W.M.S. I spoke. Ab’t 8:15 this morning there was quite a quake. haven’t heard how severe. Byrd played some this eve. They have both had wisdom teeth out & so it’s hard for them to chew. Letters from Mrs. Davis & Gladys. Gl. got the Easter parcel on Mon.

Fri. Apr 11 San B [Bernardino]

Went to San B. this P.M. A.M. I went with Edward to see Dr. Wehrly in Santa Ana. He says my cheek is coming OK. Then Edward gave me a thoro going over. Don’t think he found anything wrong. Byrd’s Angie came & went with them - also Beth. Then we left at 3. so Dr. is alone. We 3 are at Saunders. Had supper at Y.W. then W.C.T.U. & L.T.L. A colored LTL sang. Vey pretty.

Sat. Apr. 12 At Alices

We stopped at Clarence Millers. Also Riverside & shopped. Got home 11:30. Al came at 12. We all rested & knitted. Phone call said Hendersons were bringing Coralie as she had cut her finger. They came. Larry had pushed the lawn mower & her hand was on it & cut the end of her 3^rd finger off. Poor Mrs H. is very upset. Larry was almost hysteric - & said if Coralie dies he wants to die too. Poor child. They feel so badly - but it’s better that finger than any other - tho it is the right hand. Al & we came home after supper.

Sun. Apr. 13 HOT. 97°

Went to Al’s S.S. class. Beth taught & then spoke on her work or what her work will be in India. She is to speak next Sun. night. She does so well. I spoke this eve but find it hard to keep on my subject. They gave me the collection $27.05. I’m so grateful. Coralie is fine.

Mon. Apr. 14

Al cut out Betty’s smock & I sewed at it. then this noon cut out a very pretty one for me. brown & orange. & I’ve it partly sewn. Floyd came & opened the closed waste water pipes. Not quite so hot as yesterday. Lora did small washing. Both of us ironed. Al sewing this eve. Wrote Kate Lenser.

Tues. Apr. 15

Worked at lawn. washed veranda & pergola. sewed at smock. Went to Mrs. Winants for dinner. Went to Harrys for an hr. then after supper (Al went some place for supper) ab’t 8:30 we went to Mauerhans Sr. for biz. of League - games & ice cream, cake & coffee. I’m sleeping on swing in pergola.

Wed. Apr. 16 Glendale.

Had good sleep. but feel punk - too much ice cream & coffee. ‘twas midnight before lights were out. Finished smock. Got to L.A. in plenty time - (Al took us to bus station) saw Mr & Mrs Holland only. The address by Mr Mantano the converted monk was very good. so touching that they closed mtg afterward & put off next add. for another day. Got a ride to Glendale with friends of Hollands.

Thur. Apr. 17

Got up early & got to 8 A.M. mtg. Mrs Ruth Stall spoke so good. and the symposium was very helpful. Colored choir sang & we tried to sing a hymn with them but couldn’t keep together. Saw a lot of A.I.M.ers. Mrs. Kemptner – Macs - Austin Paul, Nixon. Fixed up clergy blanks. Co & Beth were in. India pictures were fine. Raynors took us home. They have a new Chrysler. Want us to dinner Sun.

Fri. Apr. 18

Mr. Gesswein on “Christ’s pattern for Evangelism Today” was wonderfully helpful. Symposium too “Is Ev. success of 1^st Cent. possible in 20^th?” Quite agreed it is! “Why pray if you can worry” one speaker said. The Lumberjack in bright red shirt spoke & sang - has a wonderful voice - tho he is white haired. Geo. Redden, All Nations Choir was dressed in all sorts of costumes - all week. also Mr. Talbot. Again Raynor (Mr.) took us home.

Sat. Apr. 19

Luncheon was very nice. and child Ev. message very stirring. Youth for Christ this eve. Several hundred young folks stood willing to go anywhere. Mrs King arranged for a birthday party supper at Cliftons - 14 of us. They bake the cake. V. M’s & my name were on. Violin & harp played Rock of Ages & Long long ago & they announced Happy birthday to us. I was a miss 40 yrs. in Af. Macs gave me writing paper - air. Very nice.

Sun. Apr. 20 !! [66^th birthday]

Girls made pan cakes for my birthday. Saw most every one I think. Mr. Sprout appeared last thing. Went with Raynors for dinner at restaurant. Turkey dinner. O how good. Sorry to leave at 4 but ‘twas nice to hear Beth. She is always good. Took bus - then walked to church. The coll at Conf. was $10,000 and 1,000 young folks for the many Fields. A very happy birthday.

[from clipping]

Let me grow old lovely - growing old -
       So many fine things do; Laces, and ivory and gold,
       And silks, need not be new.
       There is a healing in old trees
       Old streets a glamour hold
       Why may not I, as well as these
       Grow lovely, growing old?
       

Mon. Apr. 21 Virginia May

Wrote several letters and unpacked & tried to put things into order a bit. Have such lots of letters to ans. but some must wait - perhaps at Hemet next wk. Did some shopping - ordered clergy certs - sent to me. & deposited $20. in Standard Bank. So glad.

Tues. Apr. 22

Swept & dusted. Lo reads a lot at Ramona. I do too we want to get over it before Sat. Floyds, Darwins & Cora came to turkey supper. Yum it was good. Cora brot a lovely cake. Also some mail - birthday letters mostly. Darwins gave me pretty kerchief. & Floyds a tiny pink bead necklace. Very pretty - all so nice. Took flash light pictures.

Wed. Apr. 23 Byrd ‘27. Mr Lasse

Ravelled Al’s old silk sweater & will knit a bag of it for her. Elfrieda, Clara & Bernice came for dinner. Had a nice visit. They brot me a pr. of stockings. Walked to pr. mtg as Al worked. Dr. brot us home. I asked if there was any physical reason for me to stay in U.S.A. longer than the year & he said no. so I don’t think I’ll go East til Aug. as planned. Co wants me to go with them next mo. but they are hustling right back.

Thur. Apr. 24

Darwin stopt for me at 7:20 & I went to Macs at Garden Grove. & had nice visit with Stams. I was very sorry to hear of their trouble ab’t getting back. But they say they are going & I’m sure the Lord will over rule in it all. A Miss Brack and Mr & Mrs Gall, all from China were there to dinner too. The girls came at 3 & we went to Harrys & had such a nice time. Harry makes me think much of Dad.

Fri. Apr. 25

Alice washed before going to school. Lo & I hung up & then ironed when it got dry. I washed my hair. Wrote some p. cards. Went to Floyds after supper & staid with the boys while they went out. Finished reading “Ramona”. Pretty well packed to go to Hemet tomorrow. Cloudy all day. Hope doesn’t rain there as play is out doors.

Sat. Apr. 26 Hemet.

We left home at 9 and got here by 11. Mrs. La Rue had dinner ready - & we enjoyed it much. Frank Urban called & we met his wife & others in the car. Then all went to see Ramona. It is fine. I’d like to see it again. The singing was very fine & all was beautifully done. in 3 acts with short intermission. Then a lovely supper gotten by Frances. Mr Johnson called.

Sun. Apr. 27 Elfrieda

Went to church & S.S. with Stacy. to the Methodist church. Had a lovely dinner & took pictures then Frank Johnson came & all but Mother La Rue went driving up to Idyllwild. Took a round ab’t way going up & it was beautiful - saw many little homes among the hills - ranches of cattle & some large fields of oats & rye. Home by 8 & nice cafeteria supper. Al leaves in morning.

Mon. Apr. 28 Mary Brown.

Rather lazy day. I’ll bet Alice napped this P.M. too. She got off by 6. We wrote a letter or 2 & read & I slept 2 hrs. and am sleepy again & its only a bit after 9. We are having such a nice time of it. Mrs. La Rue is so sociable & kind & generous. Knitted some but not much.

Tues. Apr. 29

The grade school where Stacy works had open house today - programs A.M. & P.M. & then we visited rooms & saw work. ‘Twas all very interesting. Got quite a lot of mail. Co wants Lo & me to stay there while they go east as Chas can’t come now he is not well.

Wed. Apr. 30

Wrote some letters. Stacy came at 10 & took us for a long drive out into the orange grove parts also lots of grapefruit. It’s a beautiful country and lots of land still uncultivated. Knitted quite a bit. Twas hot so sat in back yd. Also after dark. Stacy put on elec. light & we talked & knitted. Then lookt at old pictures. It’s the one of Wise 6 that Gl. likes of me & wants when he is thro with it.

Thur. May 1

At Riverside it was 100° in shade!!! Walked down town to P.O. & 10¢ store. Knitted 1 pattern for today. Wrote some letters. Got very hot - 95 on veranda. We all went out to supper at a very nice eating place in the country sort o’ small Cliftons. Frank J. went with us & we had a lovely time. Stopt at place where “karakul” coats are made & sold - skins of lambs 24 hrs. old are used. Gave me a pin of the skin black curly & shiny.

Fri. May 2 Riverside. at Ruths.

Our little Faith is 3 mo. today. S.M. came ab’t 10 & we went over more of the old pictures & write up. Very interesting. Then ab’t 2 he came & we left for Riverside. A very enjoyable ride, tho hot. Saw acres & acres of rose cuttings. Had cool drinks at Ruths then S.M. left. David came for supper - 16 - 6’3” tall. Mr. Huillier talked & asked questions. He is so well read that it’s a joy to talk to him. he understands so well.

Sat. May 3 Anaheim. Johnny Miller, 1944. Bekah H. ‘20

Went to the Park & talked. Had lunch & tried to get a taxi to take us to bus depot but there is a 3 day fiesta on & taxis were all busy so we walked. Mr. Huillier carried the suit cases. Got a taxi here to bring us home then found Al. was there some place waiting for us. Went to see Irwin Moons film “The God of Creation” at Placentia Nazarene church. So good.

Sun. May 4

Cora gave me a big bunch of mail, so I’ve been reading letters & got some answered too. She gave me a nice enlargement of we 4 & the 5 Lehman girls. Read and napped some. Had the film “The Prodigal Son” at church. ‘Twas good. Al worked. supper for 300 or over. Cora brot us home. Pictures from Gl. of her & babe at 2 mo. she looks like a doll.

Mon. May 5

Wrote some letters. Did hand washing. Browns left at noon for good so cleaned out their room & put single bed in for a lady comes on Wed. 3 police cars parked here this P.M. as the lady next door phoned police she was going to commit suicide. They couldn’t find her. Almost finished Al’s bag. Lo has made Betty’s.

Tues. May 6 Pal Propst.

Worked at lawn & finished knitting Al’s bag & Lo is lining & sewing it up. At 1:30 we went to W.C.T.U. I spoke. Served ice cream & cookies. Had supper at home. At 7:30 went with Al to Class (S.S.) meeting. Biz. games & lunch at 10. the 5^th eats for today. Poor Americans! Lady next door who was going to commit suicide has left & the man is selling the place. So much such things. Drink is cause of this trouble.

Wed. May 7 Glendale. Chas Propst

Lo & I packed. Then waited for Co but she didn’t come & so we walked on. Were a bit late but had a nice time. Ate with first lot. Co came while children were eating. some one had detained her. She ate with 2^nd lot & Al. Mrs Nesmith gave me Mothers day card & $5 from Cafeteria ladies. I was so surprised. How the Lord uses most unexpected folks to supply our needs. We went to photographers - 2 of em & a snap at home. We took train at Fullerton got here 6:30.

Thur. May 8 - 1906 [anniversary]

Slept very late - wrote letters & “yapped”. Had early lunch as all wanted to go shopping. Lo & I went one way, Stella & Ida another but accidentally met at a huge market. Cora Beth comes Sat. Haven’t heard when Spees come. Hope Sun. Wrote Ray on new air mail paper. How my mind goes back 41 yrs. & also 3 yrs. We were so happy all together. Gl. put on our wedding. Played Ch. ch.

Fri. May 9

Wrote letter and ab’t 10:30 went to Club. We got no word from Spees. so made arrangements with Cora B. to come tomorrow. At club had lunch - & biz - then each told something ab’t Mother. ‘Twas very interesting. Came home & looked thro albums - old pictures. had big supper. Stella came & we had a nice evening of knitting chatting & reading.

Sat. May 10

Cora Beth came ab’t 10. We expected her earlier. Mabel Kimball & daughter Helen came. Ida took them to car & Lo & I went with Cora. Then called on Holland sisters. Got card from Spees. They will try to come tomorrow P.M. for short call. Another quiet eve.

Sun. May 11 Mother’s Day

Went to First Church L.A. Walter Bischoff preached well. Sade Cathcart was there. 2 lots of callers came & then Spees and as I went to greet them my heel caught & I fell bumping little Nancy’s head very badly. We talked & had a bit of tea & after they left I put hot compresses on my knee & am taking electric pad to bed. swelled but not terribly painful.

Mon. May 12 Coras.

Slept fairly well. Had early breakfast & got to bus & station alright. Beth met us at Fullerton. Did a bit of shopping in Anaheim then got Cora & went to Yorba Linda to mtg. Wanted Dr. to bind my knee but he was operating. so didn’t til this eve. He thinks it is only a sprain. Mrs. Gates is here for the night.

Tues. May 13

Slept quite well. I can step on it & even go up & down stairs - one at a time. Co & Beth very busy all day sewing & doing last things. Lo & I called at Tuffries - very pleasant time, lovely home. Beth took & got us. Cora still packing. Dr. went on baby case after supper. Beth still sewing. 10 P.M.

Wed. May 14

They got away by 5. They were very well packed. Certainly no room for another. Co had wanted me to go with them now & then return here later. Cloudy & rainy all day. Lo cut out 2 slips. I wrote letters all day. Swept down stairs. Will do beds later. I sleep in Beth’s bed. Knee is getting better but stairs still gives me trouble.

Thur. May 15

Lora & I walked to Office - posted letters & got mail. Letters from Ray & Al H. Brand & Cribbs engaged. Alice W. has returned to Dr. Beckers & may come home with Miss Love. Thank God! We both got plenty tired but I think I could do it easier alone.

Fri. May 16

Didn’t seem to feel yesterdays walk so as Lora broke her aid & wanted it mailed, I walked down again. On way home a lady gave me a lift. Kathryn Behrns came for us to take us to Mother-daughter banquet. Had a very nice time at Hi School dining room. Al brot us home & is spending the night here. Yap. Yap. Yap.

Sat. May 17

Al & I talked late. Lo had asked Huldah & Andy to come this eve. but they haven’t. She & Al went to town ab’t 12. I cut flowers & we talked & knitted & crocheted. Sun was out nice this P.M. Al & I ate supper ab’t 6 & she left. Lo waited hoping H’s would come. but they haven’t. I’m washing my hair & going to bed.

Sun. May 18

Cloudy morn but sunny by noon. Went to Church with Kathryn Behrns. Staid with Al for dinner then took in a musical - pupils of Betty’s & theirs. ‘Twas so very nice. Then Darwin & Betty brot us home. A card yesterday from Walter Bischoff saying he will be glad to be out here during Conf. & wants his pal Rev. Fanthorpe too. That’s OK.

Mon. May 19 Floyd

Washed tho no sun til 4 P.M. Ironed all too. Chris read our important mail over the phone. Ruth Huillier comes Thur. Chris has asked us & boys to dinner on Sun. Browns called at 6. My it was good to see them. They look so natural - just a bit whiter. They will come next week some day perhaps Tues.

Tues. May 20

Lora would wash while I went down town & got mail & posted Ray’s book & they charged .45. A lady gave me a ride ½ way. I ironed all this P.M. Boys will be coming home Fri. Fay & Byrd. We play Chinese checkers - & these evenings we do cross word puzzles too.

Wed. May 21 Uncle Richard 90 today.

Mrs. Zimmerman came ab’t 10 brot Gl’s letter but there wasn’t much news. They didn’t know how long they’d be there. Mrs Z got on nicely. Took us to town and home again. Clarence Miller made my ring larger. So glad. Al & Belle Somebody came & brot it & Co’s watch.

Thur. May 22 Cora - Lloyd

Wonder how Cora is celebrating. Louis came for work but wasn’t much to do. Crossword puzzles after supper and then checkers. We can usually play 2 games and each wins one - so we don’t know who is winner. Wash machine man brot fixtures so it’s O.K.

Fri. May 23

Lo washed and I swept & cleaned up stairs - both rested and were busy with supper when “Merry Xmas” came from the other room & here were the boys & Angie. didn’t expect them til tomorrow. So, we called Miss Dunn & told her Byrd w’d meet the girls, Ida & Stella & he did.

Sat. May 24

Every one busy & right after dinner Faylon & Agnes returned to Santa Barbara. Stella brot us a box of lovely candy. I baked 2 rhubarb pies. Chris is quite knocked out - staying in bed some. Stella wrote letters. We 3 played. We washed Byrds clothes & ironed.

Sun. May 25

Girls had to leave just after 4. Byrd took us all to Fullerton. They were just in time for a bus. He took us 4 & Chris to church this A.M. Chris is better but her arm is still sore & stiff. She had dinner with us. all rested. Then had ice cream. Byrd took Lo & me to church. He is pretty well packed up. I wrote Prue.

Mon. May 26

Sort o’ rainy but I watered lawn & worked out in garden some. cut fresh flowers. Got letters off. Byrd got his freight off. cost $14. Seems twas very heavy. He ate supper with Chris. Letters from Co. 2 airs - from Hubbard. To bed early(?) as we want to get up early - 9:30!!!

Tues. May 27

Had early break & Byrd left - just an indifferent goodby to Lora who followed him to the door. Abt 10 the Browns came & we have had a good chat. They are stopping all night & are in the apt. by request. We played Chinese cheks after supper. Went to town & got several letters. Martins may come any Sun. P.M. Griffins not now. he is sick.

Wed. May 28

Jean - - moved their things into the apt. just piled them out of the way. Browns staid to dinner. Just before he & Lo went to town got groc. & mail. They left right afterward. We rested & then wrote some letters. Browns may come back next Mon. for a day or 2. Quite sunny today so hope twill be nice tomorrow so we can wash. Paper reports heavy snow in Iowa, Wis, etc. Wonder if Coras are getting it.

Thur. May 29

Thot we had a big wash but all was out by 9 A.M. and mostly ironed by 3. Harry’s Flo telephoned to know if they could come out this eve & we said to supper. We had such a nice time and ab’t 9 P.M. Al drives in. She tried to phone but we were out side so didn’t hear.

Fri. May 30 Decoration Day.

Lo finished ironing. Al & I working at fixing up dresses. She got a new one & altered it a bit. The day was dark & cold or we’d have gone to services at cemetery. Went to Chris’s this P.M. & got a letter from Mrs. Becker. I enjoyed it. but not the conversation. Every body came in for criticism - 117 people killed in plane crashes in dif. places last eve & today!!

Sat. May 31

Al made good fudge & while working gave her head an awful bump on open cupboard door. After dinner we all went to town. did some shopping & got letter from V. Andersen and Mr. Shaffer. He wants to build a new church at Syabei as a memorial to John. ‘Twould be very nice. I’ll see what I can do. Mrs. Fragee wants e to speak at Santa Ana Calv. Church June 26 but that wk we are up at Crestline.

Sun. June 1

Henry & Kathryn Behrns took us to church & as they wanted to go to Fullerton, Al brot us home & staid to dinner. Had her new hat on. She trimmed. Children’s Day ex. and all very nice & interesting. Quiet evening reading.

Mon. June 2

Browns came as per plan & brot strawberries & so we had shortcake. They also brot roe - fish eggs & we fried them. They were yum. Played dominoes - theirs - & had lots a fun til late bed time.

Tues. June 3

Bert took Lo to town first & then they left for San Bernardino. Boelters came ab’t 4:30. They are in the apt. don’t even take meals here. I worked (mowed & watered) in yd. all A.M. after changing bedding & doing various & sundry things. Louis came & mowed back lawn.

Wed. June 4

Washed - & just as we put a small rug thro wringer something went wrong with the motor - doesn’t go. Plumber fixed pipe up stairs. Boelters came down & played Chi. chek. for a while. Lovely moonlight. Spent til midnight. Guess we wont get to any mtgs tomorrow.

Thurs. June 5

Yes, we did. Floyd got us for the evening mtg. Walter Bischoff & Mr. Fanthorp both brot cars of people. so Lo rode with Fanthorp & Walter & I followed. I spoke to Bishop Stauffacher, but not long as so many were waiting to see him. Brotherhood mtg was very good. Torrey Johnson’s church. Letter from Gl. saying they asked for membership in Mid-west Bible Church.

Fri. June 6

We went with the boys. Then we 4 took dinner with Alice at the cafeteria. Then Lo & I went to see Jennie R. but found no one there. Went to P.M. mtg for a while & listened to reports. Then to Als for supper & all went to Women’s Night mtg. Freunds are in Anaheim for week end.

Sat. June 7

Boys had to get off early for Com. mtgs. I walked to town - in 22 min. It’s not so far. Nice letter from Lois. & Browns. Mr. Fanthorp went home after mtg & will bring her & the 3 children back tomorrow. Walter came early & had supper with us. Then works at Dr’s desk with Beth’s typewriter. Is still at it. Lo has persuaded Al to all eat here instead of Park tomorrow.

Sun. June 8 Della S. Mrs Becker

Lo at it early. Fanthorps didn’t bring children. Roberts are staying the night. Very nice services all day. Beautiful boquets of glads. Fremont Auditorium pretty well filled both A.M. & P.M. Many left after P.M. mtg. Very nice Young Folks evening. Enjoyed it all. Mabel Z. was here. Sorry we didn’t ask her to dinner.

Mon. June 9 Darwin 1916

Wonder if Walter B. is skooting across country by this time. His train was to leave ab’t 11 A.M. Visited with Roberts. showed pictures then at 2 they took us down town. Took my watch to repair man. crystal came off & I found it but not second hand. Then they left to pick up Freunds at Fullerton. Helen will be plenty tired but she looks pretty well.

Tues. June 10

Washed by joining onto another circuit. We blew out a fuse or something last wk. but went alright. Ironing done too. No mail. I worked in the garden after wash was done. Lots to be done before the folks come. Got every word of X word puzzle.

Wed. June 11

Worked among the flowers but it didn’t show much. The grass is so hard to get out. Chris has a letter from Cora saying they’ll be back Sat. eve. Faylon hasn’t come yet. Watered some. Paper says Horn’s move to Lodi and Mr. Selfridge comes here.

Thur. June 12

Mowed front lawn before breakfast. Clipped & watered all around. Bright & sunny all day. Knitted & wrote some letters. Card from Gl. Chris read it to me. All OK. Guess I’ll walk to town if Faylon doesn’t come.

Fri. June 13

No Faylon yet & it’s bedtime again. Letter from folks says they’ll be here Sat. We play Chin. chek. every evening & can’t seem to decide which is best. We each win some each time. Now Lo says we’ll both walk to town tomorrow. We’ll see.

Sat. June 14

Fay came last night ab’t 10:30. We were still reading in bed. Cora & Dr got here ab’t 1 P.M. Lora & I washed Fay’s clothes as he has to go tomorrow. Co brot cherries - lovely black ones. & apricots. She went to Y.T.C. mtg & supper and Dr. has gone too.

Sun. June 15 Alice’s.

All to church - then Alice & Chris came to dinner. C. brot a huge cake and strawberries & whipped cream. Being Father & Son day Co. gave Dr. a beautiful plaque of fawn & little one heads. So pretty. I gave Fay little elephant. John & Gerry Martin came ab’t 2:30 & staid til 6. Fay left ab’t 4. Lo & I came with Al. til Wed. eve. Hi school Baccalaureate sermon - lovely music.

Mon. June 16

Slept on swing & wakened early so called Mrs. Anderson - Al’s roomer, who has no alarm. Al went to school early & Lo & I went with Flossie Haines & others to F’s cottage at Balboa Beach for the day. Had fish dinner. We were 12. Al is still busy as this is the night of the Prom. at Hi School with supper at 6:15. We made apricot jam.

Tues. June 17

Al was busy til 3 P.M. Lo made jam & canned more apricots. I ironed. Floyds & Darwins came to supper in the pergola. They picked apricots. Stella & Mrs Clark were coming but called & said baby was sick so couldn’t. Hydrangeas are in full bloom. & magnolia trees - beautiful.

Wed. June 18

Al canned apricots 23 ½ qts tho she wanted 2 doz.! Went to see the twins. Lovely babies. Al took us to pr. mtg & we came on with Cora.

Thur. June 19

Lo & I were taken to Mrs. Washbon’s home. Co went to our U.M.S. A Mr. & Mrs. Ohly spoke of work among colored children here. Then we had lunch & I spoke. Two white haired old folks on front seat he blind & deaf & she told him all with fingers. Mrs. Johes got us & brot us back. Twas a lovely day. and Lasses are in Santa Ana & I’ll call them on phone tomorrow. Heard Dr. Montanyo again.

Fri. June 20

Lasses came after lunch. I baked 2 cherry pies. We (L’s & I) drove to L. Beach & called on Dr. Montanyo. Mrs. was in MBI when Lasse was. They staid to supper. The boys have gone to Camp. They show pictures Sun. night so we may go.

Sat. June 21

Edward picked apricots & we canned the whole crop - 15 qts. I baked cookies too. Co worked out side. Ed. is irrigating. At 7 we 3 went to a wedding in the Mausoleum.
Dr. couldn’t go so Lo & I went in his place. 5 huge boquets of white glads - bride & maid & Mother all wore Hawaiian leis - strings of flowers petals. 2 airs [airmail letters] from Af. Al. H. 2, Ray 4, Helen H!!

Sun. June 22

Al came to dinner. She brot a letter from Tanners in Long Beach. We will try to go there on Thur. Mr Lasse made me say a few words before he spoke - at Bible Center Church Santa Ana. I took R’s letters for them to see & had them ready to post to Cl. The pictures were fair but he didn’t show all he had. There was a broadcast first, so it got late.

Mon. June 23

Card & letter from Gl. to say they are up in Wis. with Chesters. Also went to Georges for dinner - but Cl is helping Chester. The church will decide on their acceptance ab’t the 27^th - so they will then go back. They are studying French - as they got records & a phono. We washed & ironed. Am getting a small parcel from Sears for Ray & Sara. Almost 10 & Dr. not home yet.

Tues. June 24

Went to Als ab’t 10 & picked 3 lugs of apricots. Canned 23 qts & made 18 glasses of jam. Did some with pectin & some straight jam. I like jam best. Decided we’d all 4 go to Palisades July 24-31. Take a cabin together. Hope Al doesn’t back out.

Wed. June 25

Went to Behrns for dinner - Lo Co & I - it was Henry’s birthday but we didn’t know it. Jerry & wife & son Robert & wife & babe were there. Then Jerrys were called home as Li Min Sen from China was there. They brot him over to Coras & he also came to pr. mtg & spoke to us. We transferred our things from Co’s car to Als & here we are!

Thur. June 26 Ken D [Downing]

Helpt cover an old comforter - went to Long Beach ab’t 12. Went thro Floyd’s packing house first. Very interesting. Did a bit of shopping then called on Aunt Mary S. and later on Tanners. Had very pleasant visits in both places. Aunt Mary looks very natural.

Fri. June 27

Baked cin. rolls (& burned ‘em) & coffee cake & ginger cookies. Went down town this P.M. Al got lumber on trailer. I’m sure Lora doesn’t feel well. She wont own up tho. We have had a busy day and will enjoy our beds. Tomorrow night Crestline or bust.

Sat. June 28 Crestline

Packed car & trailer & had lunch & then waited for 1:30 when we picked up Lloyd & then Cora. & got here by 5 & all unloaded before eating supper. The 3 girls are having 2 boys for supper & the night since we are here. We all up stirs. Pretty tired but lovely up here.

Sun. June 29

The young folks got their break. first & left then we ate 9:30 but we got to church in time. To a community church taken care of by Presby. Met a couple who help support Harold Amstutzes. Very nice service & fair crowd out. 150 children at S.S. Had dinner late then rested & walked til supper. Had a ‘liscous watermelon this P.M. & cantalope for break. Yumm.

Mon. June 30

And now ‘47 is ½ past. Up by 6:30. Wow it’s as cold as Rethi. Worked at getting the sills for floor down & tarred & just begun the floor boards. I lay down with Lloyd & finally got him to sleep by giving him a nickel. I’m plenty tired but don’t think I’ll be stiff. Al worked hard too. The girls cook so good we eat lots. Co varnished some chairs.

Tues. July 1 Billy ‘44

Wish we could see my Billy Boy and all his birthday joy. Lo got some pretty ice cream for his treat. We got the floor all down. Some job as the pieces are so short. Lots of sawing & that tires Al so much & I don’t saw straight. Got nice letters from several folks. Little flies trouble us a lot. but there is shade most of the time.

Wed. July 2

Good thing I have a diary or I’d not know the date - these days pass so fast. Today we had the “barn raising” front & back frame is up - & the back has the iron on. The rest will have boards on - by tomorrow night it should look quite like a house.

Thur. July 3 Agnes

Accomplished quite a lot but not all siding up yet. but it’s looking more & more like a real building - and twill make a nice place for her to live while she puts up the large part another yr. Flags & pennants are out to show the 4^th is just around the corner. We’re all set for the folks tomorrow. Twisted my knee a bit so it hurts.

Fri. July 4 George S.

Not feeling very frisky. Cold has me. Folks came by 10. so caught Al & I in old clothes at work. She got rafters up. My knee is real swelled & stiff, & cold makes me feel feverish. Al too has huge cold sore on lip. But we sleep well. & such eats - & today more still. So nice to have the folks here. Frances is tired. but all look as usual. I knitted more than ever. Played Rook & Chi chek [Chinese checkers] this eve.

Sat. July 5 Home. Jessie Greenwood.

Stacy & Mr. J. went to work after break & put on roofing & hung door. Co was coming home & as my knee is swelled I came too - by bus. Had a good dinner then rode with Stacy to bus depot on hill. Took bus 1:45 & got to Olive ab’t 4:30. Called Dr. & Fay. came to meet us. After supper Co washed & I baked cookies. Never enjoyed a bath & shampoo so much. Dr. says I sh’d go to office on Mon for my knee.

Sun. July 6

Knee doesn’t hurt much but stiffens & is still swelled . Just before classes formed, Mrs. Selfridge the new pastor’s wife had sort of fit - made noises & her body went into contortions. They finally carried her out & Ed. went too. So sad. He preached such a good sermon ab’t living heroically. He practiced what he preached. This eve the young folks go to the parsonage for get acquainted time.

Mon. July 7

Ironed then went to office ab’t 10. Dr drained a lot of liquid from my knee. and it feels very much better & gives very little trouble. I felt headachey so took aspirin & slept most an hr. Then worked at Larry’s sweater. Have it most finished. Cora ran gramaphone after supper. Had water melon for supper - ice cold. Spose we will be with Al tomorrow night. Am enjoying this time here.

Tues. July 8

The girls didn’t come. Wonder if Alice didn’t finish or if something went wrong. I finished Larry’s sweater kabisa. [“absolutely”] Sorted & wrapped magazines for Rays. After supper looked at Chinese album - so it got late - & no nap. Should sleep well. Knee aches more.

Wed. July 9

Girls came ab’t 10:30 while Cora & I were at Fullerton shopping. I intended to go home with them after pr. mtg. then ab’t 2 cousin Betty Thomas called from Glendale & asked if they (Wistehof, Garber) c’d see us so they came but wouldn’t stay. They are in auto court in Glendale. I showed them the way to Als. & then they went to Berry Farm for supper. It is so hot I came back to Coras for the night as Co is going in to Anaheim in the morning.

Thur. July 10 Glendale

Co met the cousins Betty & Virgil & his bro & wife at Floyd’s packing house & then was to take them around for the day. We 3 went to Aid & WMS & then came on to Glendale expecting to stop at Huldas for supper but she wasn’t home, and altho we waited til ab’t 6 she didn’t come. Lo’s card to her was still in the mail box.

Fri. July 11 Coralee K’s ‘43

Al & I drove down along Colorado Ave. to find their auto camp but couldn’t find it at all. so as we had reservations at Forest Lawn we went hoping they’d come - as we had arranged - but they didn’t for we left a note on the door for them. We went to Hard of hearing Club & had dinner. Al & Lo bot me a cool dress. Then Al left for home after watermelon.

Sat. July 12

Left quite early for down town & Hustons. Lo stopt to get her Hearing Aid fixed up. Ida & I went on. Had a very nice time. Cora is just as always. 2 old ladies room & eat there. Frank has all teeth out. Did a bit of shopping on way home. Griffins come tomorrow.

Sun. July 13 Klines wedding - 1940

Lo & I went to our church S.S. Ida came for church service. We had quiet time til ab’t 3:30 when Griffins came. Rachel is a cute one. busy every minute & keeps her mother going too. They staid for sandwich supper & then all went to Assembly Church where Robert Harkness spoke. told of many of his songs. stories that prompted them - over 2000 now.

Mon. July 14

Lo went again to Pasadena & really got “fixed” this time. Brot other needles but too large so am making it on the fine ones. If only Al sends the rest of the wool. Ida’s nephew Maurice & wife & boy came for supper. Very nice folks. He showed pictures - of home, folks, buildings & cattle. Wrote some letters - but must knit steadily to get it done.

Tues. July 15 Mrs Kline

Wrote Miss Noweck air & posted her writing paper for birthday - had to be 1^st class. 29¢. postage. better to send it with something else. Went to see Laura & Nan then to Old Peoples Home. Had very pleasant time there. The building is large & comfortable and the Lights seem happy there. Had supper there & staid to pr mtg. Mabel Z. came & she & Kenneth will come Fri. eve. Home late.

Wed. July 16

Fixed my gray & pink dress. it was not straight around the bottom. Now it looks nice. This P.M. worked at shawl. The parcel of rest of wool came & I find I can make all of pink so am doing border too. Wrote letters too. Haven’t been down the stairs even.

Thur. July 17

Got some letters off. Lora baked cookies & at 11 we lunched & then left for L.A. and San Marino. Found Sechrists without any trouble & had a nice visit. They surely love the Lord & His children & His work. I am sorry I didn’t have my pictures to show. Forgot to bring them this time. Mr. & Gertrude took us to Pasadena & so we got home early. So glad we could meet them.

Fri. July 18 Raymond. 1908

I do wonder where R. is today. Perhaps on his way home from T.T. God bless him wherever he is. We went to Hard of Hearing Club but no one was there & they were only playing games - so we (Lo & I) came home. Mabel Z. & Ken came to supper. I timed myself with knitting & find I can make 1 pattern in 1 ½ hrs. Stella & Ida staid out to dinner & eve. We had nice dinner & chat.

Sat. July 19

We swept & cleaned & dusted. Stella has the day today too. It has been so hot - 102 the paper said. Miss Russ came quite late as she wasn’t feeling well & it was hot. She works in the French Consulate Office now & likes it. She still expects to have her folks come here.

Sun. July 20

Stella went to work. We 3 went to church. then Ida went with Mrs. Stierle for dinner. We read, napped & wrote letters. and read some more. Ida came ab’t 5 & Stella at 6. Still pretty hot today.

Mon. July 21

Lora washed a few things then she & I went down town but I came back from P.O. I knitted quite a lot. also did most of the ironing & we called on the ladies down stairs. I am ab’t packed up. Ironed Stella’s white uniform & talked til bed time. Letter from Gl at Luciles.

Tues. July 22 Cora’s.

We went strait to station & checked the suit case. Then to Rancks where Mrs was waiting for us. Had a very enjoyable time, a lovely lunch & visit. Elmina came for a short visit. Went back to station for 5 P.M. train & got here by 6. Co met me. When Dr. came at 6:30 he said Jennie Ringel passed away this P.M. Has been very miserable for some time - tho went quickly. I go to clinic for tests tomorrow.

Wed. July 23

Wakened so early. Baked cookies & buns for break. Dr. took me to clinic - tested blood & heart. Then Dr. took chest Xray. This P.M. canned lovely big peaches. also plums & apples. Mended dress & am ab’t packed. Co & I went to Jennie’s funeral at 7:30 & Emma goes to Ill with the body tomorrow.

Thur. July 24 Pac. Palisades.

Got off after 11 & went to Al’s. couldn’t find pictures so went back home again & lookt but found none. Co took me to Calvary Church but we soon got put right & went to Bible Center. Had lunch & then spoke & came on to Palisades - a very interesting drive & this is a lovely place. Lo got here just as we did. Al & boys here early & Bishop Werner spoke well & the Get acquainted was fine - very lively & interesting.

Fri. July 25

I got break. Went to mtgs most all day. Met a lot of nice folks. Mr. Haas spoke so well at morning service of W.S.W.S. Then Dr. Shaefer spoke at chapel. Co busy with children. P.M. went to W.S.W.S. but ‘twas so much business that I didn’t get much. Bishop Warner spoke. Choir sang very well. Walter Bischoff leads all singing.

Sat. July 26

Attended Mrs. Shaefer’s class of Child Training - ‘Twas very interesting & helpful. Most P.M. was business for organizations. Mrs. Warner spoke very well this A.M. showed curios & how people dress. Youth eve. & we went to banquet. Lo took me. Co staid with boys. Bishop W. showed colored pictures of Africa but twas too late & every one tired. Got home 15 to 11.

Sun. July 27 Sara’s birthday.

Started a letter to Sara then Dr & Chris came & brot an air from Sara written July 9. Floyd & Philura came too. Chris brot 2 pies. neighbors gave us ice for cold drink - all fine. Addresses very good too. Verna Hertzler spoke briefly. also Miss Hinricks spoke on migrant work. in & around Porterville & Lovely music all day. Rev. Geo. Garner negro sang so fine. A number of big boys & smaller came forward for pr. Bishop W. spoke very well.

Mon. July 28

Attended Mrs. Shafers classes. She is a very interesting teacher. Mr Haas spoke at chapel. Very good. Memorial services. Philura & 2 others sang beautifully - Open the Gates - Betty played at the banquet different ones spoke & Mrs. Horn introduced me as no Evangelical. I hope I didn’t offend when I said I am Evangelical - a member of San B. Mrs Warner spoke very interestingly.

Tues. July 29 Anaheim.

We left Camp by 9:30 - sorry to leave. and especially when told that Lo and I were to speak on Missions - but no one had told us. Co brot us here to Als. Talked to Harry’s Flo. & will go out tomorrow. Quite hot in the house but cool in the shade on lawn. Saw in todays paper that Mr. Chansler Agnes’ father died last night. and I haven’t called there!

Wed. July 30

No time has been set for Chansler funeral as a daughter is coming from east & they don’t know where she is. Wrote Mrs. C. a sympathy note. called at Harrys. saw Bill & family. Will go again next Fri. perhaps Al had to go to Santa Ana to take Floyd to bring his car. Lo & I went along & all went to pr. mtg & home with Co. I do love this place.

Thurs. July 31

Another hot day but we didn’t suffer as it stays cool down stairs. Sent the 2^nd parcel to Sara. A letter from Ray in Nairobi tearing his hair because he hears nothing ab’t his car. And a letter from Gl. in N.Y. says Linquists may take it with them to West coast. I hope they did. then Ray can get it at Stanleyville.

Fri. Aug. 1 Paul B. Miss Magnenst

Worked outside til 11. Cora painted floor of aptment. and dusted the rugs. This P.M. went shopping and to Alice’s for things Lo had left behind. Wrote Chas. Chansler funeral is Tues. at 2. and I have an appointment with dentist at that time. No Fay as yet.

Sat. Aug. 2

Faylon came late last eve. Worked on lawn & arbor. Got very tired & hot but had good rest clearing out 2 bureau drawers of my things. looking for envelope of Af. pictures. Can’t find it any place. Selfridges came. We had hamburgers fried while you wait. ‘Twas lovely. Chris was here too. Had Dr’s birthday cake. & watermelon. so good.

Sun. Aug. 3

Pretty hot again today. The Matoon family joined church. Floyd’s neighbors. Faylon left ab’t 2 P.M. Got some letters & cards off. Go to Alice’s after church - most church time now. This is Al’s wedding anniversary - 37^th. I speak in S.S. 2 wks from today.

Mon. Aug. 4

Floyd brot us home. We had a lovely day with Alice. She & I went to the Locker to get chicken. Wow it’s a cold place. Then went to Kresses too. I got bubble bowl & other things. This eve had a lovely chicken dinner with sw. potatoes etc. Ice cream to finish. Floyds, Darwins & Fatchetts, Betty’s folks, were there. Almost finished knitting the shawl.

Tues. Aug. 5 Miss Frost.

Finished shawl - ready to press & put bows on. Right after dinner went to dentist. He looked over my teeth & said they need cleaning only - & I go next Wed. Then went to the funeral of Mr. Chansler. at Nazarene church. Flowers were beautiful - ab’t 35 pieces. Will try to see the family later. Then to Darwins for supper. Floyds & Al too were there.

Wed. Aug. 6

Went to photographers again. and she was very patient & took 4 more exposures. Then we went to Orange to Ed Myers - for lunch. One daughter was home with her boy 3 yrs. Also called on a Mr & Mrs Gribble - no relation to ours but Jno was with them some time. Called at Frank W’s too but no one at home. Pr. mtg tonight.

Thur. Aug. 7

Typed an air to Sara before we left for picnic at 9:30. Had a good crowd out from many places. lots of children too, L.T.Lers and they did so well with their little pieces. The lake & row boats was a big attraction & Home before 4 & canned tomatoes & apples & wrote letters. Lora is staying on & I’m glad.

Fri. Aug. 8

Lora & I washed windows & Lo swept up & down stairs. Then we took Lo to Zimmermans & Co & I went to Harrys. Co came back after looking around the place. & I staid - even for dinner & Harry took me to Philuras. Al waited for me thinking I was coming there. Had a lovely time at Phi’s. Betty got very pretty things. There were ab’t 16 or 18 guests.

Sat. Aug. 9

But it has seemed a queer day - not really Sun. nor holiday but not Sat.! Went to packing house - it is much like Floyds. Fay & Peggy Jo Larson came last eve and they were with us. Had Chinese dinner. Then a good sleep - and fixed up a roll of magazines with used Xmas cards among em. Hamburgers in the arbor for supper. Fay & Peggy off skating. Glenn fell off bicycle & hurt his head.

Sun. Aug. 10

Went to S.S. & church & then we 3 went to Als for dinner & at 2 Darwin came & took us to Burgis. We were ab’t the first. Had 2 or 3 lovely yellow boquets huge dahlias & glads & then a Jap friend brot 50 yellow rose buds. Pretty presents too. Must have been 50 or 60 at least. Al served punch & cake etc. Dr. to Fay & Peggy Jo to Knotts Berry farm for dinner & then they went back to Santa B. Al took us to church.

Mon. Aug. 11

Co took me to Chanslers. Mother is so sad. Agnes is expected any time. Then we came home & washed & later ironed & I gathered oranges & Cora cut a dish pan of grapes & now they are already made into jam - all that I didn’t eat. Lo made some for them. Got roll of magazines to Mrs. Shaffer & used Xmas cards. The microscope left N.Y. 7-7-47 so should be well on the way.

Tues. Aug. 12 Glady ‘12

Al came for me before we had dishes washed. Just crocheted & chatted. Lloyd came from swimming & spent an hr. with us. We stopt down town to shop as we came home. Went to Floyds for hamburger supper. Walter Bishoffs and Darwins came too. Had a lovely time. Crocheted more when we got home & now its 11 P.M.

Wed. Aug. 13

Al cleaned out cupboard & gave me several things to take along. also several dresses. At 2 we went to Fullerton where a lady dentist cleaned my teeth. On way home did some shopping & got proofs of our pictures. Are pretty good this time. Went to Lehman’s for supper - also Bernice. Had a lovely supper & grand time. Sorry to miss pr. mtg.

Thur. Aug. 14 Cora’s.

Before I had my hair combed tho it was 8:30 Laura Shertz & party from Washington, Ill. drove in. Al went with them to different places & I went to W.M.S. picnic in Flossie’s cabin at the beach. Had a very nice time. I took devotions & others reported on Palisades. The folks came ab’t 9 & I brot them out here. Gl’s letter here. but no decision has been made ab’t them so they stay on til Ex. Mtg Sept. 1.

Fri. Aug. 15

Folks left to pick up Al & then to Forest Lawn & Burgis & Cliftons. Took pictures etc before they left. They came back ab’t 7:30. Letter from Noweck. I wrote mine to her July 15 & she replied the 30^th. Quick work. Picked grapes & Lo made 2 lots of jam. Folks still talking 10:20.

Sat. Aug. 16 Betty Stockwell’s birthday

Folks left abt 9:30. Lora & I made orange juice - 4 gals.!! Went to Anaheim Park for picnic. Were a bit late. Ab’t 50 there - among them Edith Fox Brandenburg. She asked lots of questions. They asked me to speak for a bit - some said “more” - but some wanted to visit. To Al’s a bit & shopt. I got a black & white belt for black dress. Then left it in the store! Fay home & a young man who bot Fay’s car & drove it back after supper. Letters from Gl. (Nothing decided yet.) & Chas.

Sun. Aug. 17 Elmer’s glory day.

Spoke to little children first, then in main room then went home with Alice. Looked at Mothers Charm string. She gave me a little piece. Folks took Faylon to Long Beach. & he flies to Tucson tomorrow. Al & I had ice cream & birthday cake at Floyds. Darwin’s there. Spoke at Nazarene Church. Several of our people there. They asked questions so it was 9:30 before they’d let me go.

Mon. Aug. 18

Got a fine start if we can only keep it up. Washed, ironed, canned grape puree 10 qts & made butter. cut out & somewhat sewed up my crepe blue blouse for with suit. Altered one of Al’s & will send to the cleaners. Have others ready to fix up. Wanted to get the time of my train but station agent away when we called by phone.

Tues. Aug. 19

Fixed the black & white jersey Al gave me. it’s very pretty. This P.M. 3 WCTU women came. Had mtg on lawn. I mowed the lawn this A.M. This eve we went to Station & ordered res. for next Wed. to Kan. to cost 38.01. clergy rate. Then shopt. & Co just bot & bot for me but may not be very economic to get here & ship to N.Y.

Wed. Aug. 20

Darwin & Bettys baby girl came 1 P.M. Worked at dresses all A.M. have thin green almost finished then this PM Lo & I went to Alices & ripped & sewed so have the gray & dark blue both almost finished. & green ripped. All went to pr. mtg. Betty is getting on fine. Letters from Sara & children.

Thur. Aug. 21

Left here ab’t 10 & found the church aftrer inquiring several times. Mrs Sechrist introduced us & then it was lunch time. The girls spoke a bit & I spoke ab’t 15 min. or so. & ans. questions. Met folks who know some A.I.Mers. Miss Lawrence of India spoke so very well. She worked in U.P. but I don’t know the board. We took Mrs S. home & saw the house & had drinks. Co & I lookt at album & talked late.

Fri. Aug. 22

Worked at dresses. All are finished ready to press. Lora worked all P.M. Co & I went to Anaheim. saw ab’t Zenith Aid. Evidently something wrong in receiver. I’ll take it to Chi. Floyd gave me 2 orange boxes for my freight. I’ll pack them tomorrow. Co got some dishes pottery for me. Now I have everything but what I really wanted “plates”. I’ll try in the east.

Sat. Aug. 23

Packed the 2 orange boxes I got and there is enuf for at least another one. Finished up all dresses & pressed. Lora did most. Coras had word today Beth will sail from San F. on 21^st of next mo. She is on train tonight. Lo & I peeled tomatoes & Co canned 8 qts. Looked at pictures again.

Sun. Aug. 24

Said goodby to Lo. Dr. met Beth at Fullerton & they came in time for lunch in bungalo - ab’t 33 were present. Frank Urban just stopt to say goodby. See napkin of names. in back. Very very nice time. Several gifts. Went to eve service but not to social time which was for those going away to college. Beth too tired. Mrs Hilgenfeld said Agnes Chansler has come home.

Mon. Aug. 25

Agnes Chansler & her Mother & sister & bro-in-law called this A.M. So glad to see her. Had dinner under the front tree. Beth’s birthday dinner . Washed & I ironed what Beth needs. Cora left at 5 for Pasadena for Y.T.C. mtg. Not back yet. 10 P.M. Browns called yesterday while we were in bungalo. Called at Als & at the Park. Couldn’t find us. She left a lovely pin she made - all bits of shell. beautiful!

Tues. Aug. 26 Beth B. ‘20

Last day in Calif. Dr. & Beth got away at 6. Anna Clare Mauerhan came & went with them. Then Co & I drove to Fullerton, left car & took train to L.A. Got aids fixed & shopped & had dinner at Cliftons. Came back saw Betty & babe & Al took color pictures in Park, then we went to Milo Allens. & had short visit. then to Myers & found how to make a rug - a new & very good way. Home & supper & mail. a full but happy day.

Wed. Aug. 27 On board “Calif. Limited”

Co helped me pack suit cases. 2 to leave & 1 to bring. Al came after lunch. We did ironing then chatted had supper they (Co & Al) took me to train. Ruth Huillier got on at Riverside & Bob met us at San B. & we went to see Helen. She is not at all well. Seems to be losing out & he too is thin & not well. I have upper berth. Young man like Fay below.

Thur. Aug. 28

Too shakey. Written Fri. Had a good night tho the train bumped around a lot. All had to get into line for break & it took til 11 which is 12 - til we all had break. I’ll not do it again as I have plenty of lunch & will drink water. “Fay” goes to Emporia. He speaks so low I can’t understand him well so we don’t talk much. He had 2 bros. in war. I told a bit about Africa.

Fri. Aug. 29 Ripley Hotel - instead of Chas’s.

Train was 5 hrs. late this morn. and made up 1 hr. but still I missed the bus & there is no other thro to Beloit til 8:20 morning so came to this hotel. Have nice room & bath $2.50! but I’ll not eat out so that evens it somewhat. Sent Chas a wire so they wont worry. It was so hot today but in the train very cool. Fan on now. Shall bathe & go to bed. Bumped a lot last night.

Sat. Aug. 30 Beloit.

Up in good time. found sandwiches too old to risk eating so went to cafe & got coffee & roll. Bus finally came ½ hr late but connected at Salina & got here at 1. Chas met me with his new car. He looks quite well & Bess too. Had lovely fish dinner. Letters here from Lo & Gl. I can’t get the Thur Train so will try for Fri and wired Cls I’d be a day later.

Sun. Aug. 31

It’s very hot. over 100 in shade - but I slept well. Chas & Bess sleep in basement. Spoke to Womens Class in S.S. but men young & old were there too. Rested & talked all P.M. then spoke to young folks this eve. A nice bunch of young folks. Went to pastors home & had ice Coca & I broke my glass.

Mon. Sept. 1 Warren

Just looked around & talked most all A.M. They have a lovely attic - stairway & all comes down when door is pulled down. Chas was at Fair ground most all day. I wrote several letters this P.M. & napped. More nice fish for dinner. Tried Chas bone conductor aid & it works fine. Perhaps I can get one if not too expensive. A lady called & talked.

Tues. Sept. 2 Lora. Cora’s wedding.

Bess & I went down town. Took Lo’s dress to be cleaned and my shoes to be repaired - all to be done Thur. Wrote some letters. read & slept. Chas stays over in the hatchery while the owner is at the Fair Grounds. Very hot again - tho quite cool last night. B & I went to picture show - God pity the folks who enjoy such things!

Wed. Sept. 3

Temp. 114°!! It has certainly been a scorcher this P.M. We had early break. & Chas took me to Mankato to get my reservation for Fri night. We were home again before 9 - such a pleasant ride. Wrote some, talked more & crocheted a very little. We did some pears as Mavis sent a box but many were soft & spoiled. I ate all I could.

Thur. Sept. 4

How fast the days pass. Tomorrow night this time I’ll be spinning along toward Chicago. Went with Chas to the Fair grounds right after dinner. ‘Twas very windy and dusty. Then this eve Bess’s niece Marjory took us riding & again we saw it lit up & twas very pretty but it’s a new place & only tents no building.

Fri. Sept. 5 On train

Got cleaned dress and mended shoes - all fine. Got all packed. Mary went with us and drove as Bess is very nervous when Chas drives. Got to Mankato 45 min. too early. The the Pullman I was to take was way at last end & I feared they’d start before I got there. Chas carried cases and that was the last I saw of Chas. Convenient steps to berth. Very cool on train.

Sat. Sept. 6 Naperville!!!

Had a bit of break. Had long walk to get to waiting room which was jammed - but Cl. spied me. & Billy was waiting too. Went to their church & got the mail & a letter form Ralph Davis to say all OK Gl. belongs now! How happy we are & thank God for His faithfulness. Baby is so dear.

Sun. Sept. 7 for Chi

Got away by 8. expected to attend S.S. but steering rod came loose & Cl. had to work for an hr. so got late even for service & I kept the children in the car while they went to service & rec’d right hand of fellowship. Then staid in Park for dinner & supper but went to conservatory & saw flowers. 10:30 when we got home. All very tired.

Mon. Sept. 8

Washed. and right after dinner went to the city. We staid in a little Park while Cl. went to see ab’t ordering a car. Then we went to Della Weiss’ where we had a lovely supper and such a good time. She has 2 nice daughters - a young man had supper there too. Got home by 10. Enjoyed it all.

Tues. Sept. 9

Ab’t 10 A.M. while I was ironing Guithers came. so she took over the housekeeping for the day. Winnie called this P.M. It was so good to see her. but she looks so old. Pure white hair. Then ab’t bed time while we sat on veranda & talked Harold son of Dan Hoffman & family called. They go to China. Ind - work. Another most happy day.

Wed. Sept. 10

Guithers left right after break. and abt 10 Cl. & I left for Wheaton. Found Bertha house & she came with us to see Mrs. Grimshaw. Stoughs, Deans and Mr Rieloe. and we met Paul H. too. They come to us on Fri. Every one so glad ab’t Gl’s acceptance. Had lunch wit Bertha & her Mother. Went to Lanes - saw Grace Shafer & others. Home for supper & to city to Pr. mtg. Stormed hard here - only rain in city.

Thur. Sept. 11

Put a pocket in my blue crepe blouse. Phoned Mrs. Wahl - she is ill so I wont see her. Ruth Simpson called this P.M. We had a nice visit. John Schutte came & got me & I spent the eve there. He works in Koehler Co. His wife can neither speak nor walk. her right side is quite paralyzed. A daughter is there now. I had a very nice evening - tho it saddens me to see such an accomplished one so helpless. She was a nurse.

Fri. Sept. 12 Becca

Gl. washed clothes & I swept up. & dusted. Ab’t 10 A.M. Helen Hurlburt Sr. called from Chicago & said they couldn’t come. I had already baked an apple pie. Then Ruth Witt & Mrs Carmichael called up & said they’d like to call. They did & we ate the pie with ice cream on it & Had a very pleasant time. Now we are ab’t all packed & ready to move on. Would like much to stay longer - it’s so nice to be here with the children.

Sat. Sept. 13 At Laura Schertzes.

We left Naperville ab’t 11:30. Stopt ab’t 1 & ate our lunch, which we intended eating with Anna Zimmerman but she was away today. Got here ab’t 3 P.M. Laura had written she’d put a red cloth on the mail box but she hadn’t yet so we drove by. Arlene was in also her Lynne. Mabel & Will Garber came for supper. We have such a nice “apartment” - 2 rooms joining. I have baby with me again. Wish we c’d spend a mo. here. Such lovely flowers & nice home.

Sun. Sept. 14

Spoke to women’s S.S. class. Gl. to Mission Band. Then all to Mabels for dinner. Then Cl. to adult League & I to Jrs. & Cl. showed pictures this eve. Col. ab’t $85. We were ab’t 20 at Mabels. Had such a nice time. back there to supper. Ought to have 6 meals a day in order to get around to all. Laura is managing our program.

Mon. Sept. 15

Washed - all dried quickly. Laura & we to Violas for dinner - real smoked sausage like Grandma’s - Mrs Busscher living with her. Then home & a drive to the peach orchard. W’at a sight - many trees badly broken. Then to Orva’s for supper. Again such an enjoyable evening. Electric train big attraction. Laura’s Bobby’s Dorothy quite ill - miscarriage - haven’t seen her yet.

Tues. Sept. 16

Drove to Laura’s Helen Jean’s. She is miserable with asthma. Has a darling 1 yr old Laura Sue. To Metamora & Will Jrs. & Virginia’s for dinner. good rest this P.M. Letter from Ray by now they are going for car. This eve the get together in Civic Hall. 36 signed up. and it was midnight when we got home. Such a nice bunch of relatives. I’m so proud of them. $30 as gift & assured by many of prayers.

Wed. Sept. 17

Took Faith to Dr. for needle. & Cl & Billy got hair cut. I wrote up names & dates of our families for family tree. Went to Mary’s for dinner. Then home & washed & got ready for supper at Zimmermans at Gridley. Had such a nice time. Anna seems like always. They had the Methodist minister there too. Laura & Man not home yet tho it is 9:40. Arlene’s Lynne is ill. They went there.

Thur. Sept. 18 Georges

Got away in good time & stopt in Peoria for shopping. Gl. got a smock. Ate dinner beside the road - and got to Freeport by 3:45. ‘Twas lovely to see How & Bec again. I forgot my hat. Got to Chesters in good time & on here to Georges. We’ve been chatting hard & fast. Tomorrow we go on to Warrens.

Fri. Sept. 19 Warrens John E.

Emil came & said he’d take my suit case to town we should go to Montecello as that was shorter. We took Warrens suggestion & went thro the Dells. All so pretty - rocks & hills & woods. some leaves are already coloring. Got here to Warrens before 5. and have a lovely cabin. I’m upstairs. The Lake is so pretty but too cool to enjoy a swim. W. & M. seem fine also the dogs.

Sat. Sept. 20

Sun shone on the Lake & made ripples on my ceiling first thing. This is such a pretty spot. Cl & Billy went boat riding & got back just before the storm came. some wind & some rain. We washed by hand & ironed this P.M. I showed them our pictures & we talked til 11 P.M. Some guests left this A.M. & others come tomorrow. Warren gave me $50. Bless him! Got a few cards off.

Sun. Sept. 21

I wonder if Beth is out on the briny deep. Lovely sunny morning tho colder. Warren, Cl & I went to Methodist Church in town. Had such a good dinner & then rest - and after supper folks came to see pictures. Some folks whom we had met in ‘24 came. They remembered Dad so well. It is much colder and as folks left they said it was snowing. Cold enuf to.

Mon. Sept. 22

‘Twas frosty this morning & we saw snow beside the road. Warren took us for a long ride among the Lakes. We didn’t get back til after 2. but baby didn’t fuss much. Letter from Lora telling of Loises car accident & Coralies cut head. All were better when she wrote & thankful no one was killed. More friends came tonight & again Cl. showed pictures. It’s 10:30.

Tues. Sept. 23 Emils - 2208 - 12^th St. Monroe.

Had break. & left by 9:15. A lovely sunny day. Ate Matties good lunch beside the road. Met a truck with a huge cage on & in it was a lion! Perhaps part of some circus. Della has been really ill. Nervous stomach - so I wanted to go to Sophys but she wouldn’t let me. I have a lovely room. and she feels better now than when we came. Her 2 friends called this eve. & we talked late.

Wed. Sept. 24 Miss Noweck.

Got up early & went to Hollow with Emil. Stayed at Chesters til baby wakened. Cl, Billy & I walked up to our old home place but nothing left but foundation just as John made it. House burned. Went to Georges for dinner & supper. Looked thro the old barn & Geo. recounted tricks the boys played. Sophy & I went to the orchard & picked up apples. Came back here with Chester. He & Cl went to brotherhood mtg.

Thur. Sept. 25

Can’t find my address book. & letter record book. Cls called ab’t 9 on their way to Naperville. Hope they are there by now. Don’t seem to have much to report but this P.M. called on Mattie. She seems quite spry. Met me at the door. Lookt over the pictures this eve. Had letter from John Schmitt. he will come to Freeport on Oct. 4.

Fri. Sept. 26 Becker’s wedding

Just staid home all day. Called up Elsie Ott Schillinger but she was busy so I said I’d see her next week. Wrote some. Ironed & pressed dresses. But the principal thing was talk! Kathryn & her bro Donald called after supper & looked at pictures so didn’t finish my writing as I intended to.

Sat. Sept. 27

Got a few letters off. I left my book of addresses at Warrens. They sent it. That’s all the mail I got today. Crocheted a bit this eve while listening to radio. Kathryn came & went several times. Laura staid all night last night. Warren writes its cold there - paper also says it. Not too bad here (with furnace on)!

Sun. Sept. 28 Irene’s Jean’s birthday

Dark rainy morning so no one got up early but I got down stairs twice before they got up. Mariane & her family came ab’t 9. Chester’s called & took me to church. I spoke shortly to the S.S. class. Marianes left to go to Chesters & Della & I went to call on Clara Stauffacher. Mamie Blicler came while we were there. Then we took her home via Della’s Aunts - both very feeble. Eve at home.

Mon. Sept. 29 Chester’s Judy’s birthday.

Didn’t wash; twas cloudy but cleared later. Emil worked in filling station so we had car & went shopping & I got thr’d for apron etc. This P.M. Lily & Will took us to Mother Elmers. She looks pretty frail. Will be 90 in Mar. Had such a nice time. Card from Gl. tells of car trouble = $80. They staid with a Methodist pastor in Pecatonica. Took Cl for ride in his plane. Paper says colder tomorrow.

Tues. Sept. 30

Washed. It was such a beautiful day. but Della was quite miserable. Lily asked us to supper. Emil couldn’t go so Della & I went but she hardly knew if she’d stay - but she felt better when she got out into the air & we had such a pleasant eve. Becca writes Emma can’t be there Sat. but we will have a good time any way.

Wed. Oct. 1

Ironed. Sophy came for dinner. Then we went to W.M.S. I spoke. Had refreshments and social time afterwards. Then went home with Mattie & Frank. Lookt at pictures & then went to Lutheran Church for supper. Chicken on biscuit, mashed potatoes, gravy, slaw, cake. Very nice & I know I’ve put on ounces today. Franks gave me $5. Bless them.

Thur. Oct. 2 Chas. 1873

Della took me to the bus & H. & B. met me. I share Helen’s lovely room. We soon went to church where the women were tying comforters for Germany. Had pot luck lunch and then meeting. There was much business etc. but I spoke a bit & they asked questions. A very enjoyable time. Spent eve talking & looking at pictures.

Fri. Oct. 3

I wrote at letters will finish later. Were going to rest after dinner but talked too much. Went to see Mrs. Richards - a nurse of Als class (Schauer). Then to chicken supper way out some place at a country church. They were all very interested & kept asking questions til 10 P.M. to bed ab’t midnight.

Sat. Oct. 4

THE DAY. and now it’s over. Letter from Ray to say the car was there & he is happy. & it was perfect. John came ab’t 11. Wasn’t much time wasted. Had to find out ab’t all immediate families etc. The dinner was grand. Mashed potatoes, chicken & biscuits - pickles & jelly. Green peas. jello, cake & coffee. and ab’t 2:30 Stacy called and we all talked to him. Then pictures taken & more talk. John brot a box of lovely chocs. He left ab’t 5.

Sun. Oct. 5

World’s Communion Sun. Then this P.M. Harvey, Bec & I went to Trinity Ev. Church & heard Bishop Epp preach and the new pipe organ was dedicated as well as other things. The music was lovely. so was it this A.M. Another service this eve but Bec & I didn’t go. Sort o’ headachey today. but enjoyed every thing much. and the weather was grand - sunny & warm.

Mon. Oct. 6

Washed. This P.M. went to call on Ernest Stockwells. He is so nervous & talked incessantly. Poor Bec got most of it. He is very hard of hearing too but seemed to enjoy having us there. After supper we called on Ellen Light. They gave me an envelope with $10. Bless ‘em. Met Dorothy Rensch down town. Had ice cream & window shopped.

Tues. Oct. 7 John Rensches

Worked at grapes. Called on Helen at school. Went shopping after dinner. Got pillow tubing - & crochet cotton for apron. John & Dorothy Rensch came for supper & I came here for the night. Talked late then had drink of Cocacola. Am so glad my stomach does not trouble as it used to.

Wed. Oct. 8 Emils.

Letter saying Beth got away the 24^th. Had hard electric storm last night. Looked at old pictures all A.M. Dorothy was getting dinner. Bec came ab’t 11:30 & Flora Keck almost 12 & John ab’t 1. Harvey came for us & we took pictures before we left Rensches. They gave me $25. Then Bec gave me $35. but I’ll send Cl’s 10. God is so good. We had lovely drive here & Della showed them the butterflies. Sophy phoned we’d go to St. Paul Fri. night.

Thur. Oct. 9

Wrote letters & pulped grapes. Rested after lunch because for some reason I couldn’t sleep last night. Geo. & Harrison came & said we’d leave for St. Paul at 10 tomorrow. Hope those Stockwell folks come early. At 3 walked to Mrs. Elmers - such a lovely day. Had such a nice visit. della came for me.

Fri. Oct. 10 Ben’s.

Today Martha Hoyt is to be married. Hope all goes well. Harrison called for me ab’t 10 & we had dinner ab’t 11:30 & were off by 12:15. The country is beautiful. Oaks & maples & sumac are brilliant. Ben & Etta (Mae’s sister) met us. We 3 women in one large room. Very nice. Ben looks old - is much thinner. A most pleasant day. Weather grand.

Sat. Oct. 11

Ab’t 10 A.M. we 4 went down town. Sophy bot a lovely bed sprd for Marion & Harrison. We walked thro several stores and loitered around til Ben came from work & we all went to St. Francis Cafateria for dinner. Came home & lookt at pictures and talked & I started to crochet the pretty table pad - like Sophy’s. Ab’t 5 we took a drive & then went to Ellas for supper. Arlene was there & her Edward. They were all very interested & we staid late. Nearly 12 now.

Sun. Oct. 12

Stormed during the night & is colder & cloudy. Went to church & S.S. Called on to speak to class. Quite a large crowd out to church. Good sermon. Intended going out to a park for dinner but too cold & disagreeable, so went to cafateria and then to the cemetery where Ed lies. and then to the one where Mae & the little son lie. Pretty & quiet. All trees are coloring now. Wrote some letters. Quiet evening visiting. Ben wouldn’t play for us.

Mon. Oct. 13 Miss Slater?

Sophy & I sure sleep well. We 3 went for long walk. Watched lots of planes come in & go out. I went shopping with Etta. Had lunch & I crocheted & visited. I got a belated birthday card for Miss Slater. When Ben came from work we piled into the car & went to Battle Creek Park - a beautiful spot for picnickers. Others were there too. visited all evening. By tomorrow night all these funs will be over.

Tues. Oct. 14 Emils

Felt pretty punk all A.M. Ben came to early lunch & took us to train. Hadn’t much time to wait. Our happy St. Paul visit is only a memory. Ben & Etta were so good to us. Got to Madison a bit late. Harrison came at 7:30 but we didn’t get here til 8:45. but ladies were still waiting. I spoke & they asked questions. At 10 coffee & cookies were served. We got home by 11. & I have a nice bunch of letters to read before I go to sleep.

Wed. Oct. 15

Writing letters all A.M. and still many more to do. Wanted to sleep this P.M. but Alvina came to see pictures - & talk. Chester shredded today & Geo. will on Fri. So I’ll go out with Harrison tomorrow eve. & help. I’m glad if I can. They wouldn’t let me pay any thing toward the trip. The ladies last eve gave me $5. Co. can’t get the $600 til Dec.

Thur. Oct. 16 Georges.

Della had the car & we went shopping. I got things to send to Mrs. Miller in Eng. a 14 lb. parcel. Hope it goes alright. Letter from the office to say that Dr. Campbell approved my med. report. and it takes $1500. Miss Byer called. Had such a nice visit. Came with Harrison & Marian. Lookt at old pictures & Bible records. To bed 9:15.

Fri. Oct. 17

Wrote Mrs Miller air then helped Sophy with dinner. Such a good dinner. Pork roast & meat loaf, jello, cake, cookies, apple pie - etc etc. 13 men - so it wasn’t so bad. but they didn’t get thro & will return Mon. We went out to watch for a while. Then this eve went out & watched ‘em milk with the machine - surely some invention. Lookt at more pictures.

Sat. Oct. 18

Rained ab’t supper time. Went to town right after break. & shopped & talked til Marion was out at 12. Had dinner. The children were away all P.M. I crocheted at apron P.M. & eve. Soph & I wrote Cl & Gl’s anniversary cards. Got quite a lot of Jello. for Congo. Soph got me glass pt. measure.

Sun. Oct. 19

To S.S. & church & the class gave a dinner to the older folks in church - all over 75. The class itself numbers ab’t 100 & there were ab’t 20 guests. At the program they asked me to speak. Then after it was over we called on cousin Sug. and then on Pete Geigle who sits in a wheel chair since his leg is off. 2 bros were there too. Home, milk, & I wrote Becky for black cotton for apron.

Mon. Oct. 20 Miss Boldt, Betty, Mother Taylor, Staley Barnett, Stanley Kline and father

I do hope all the above named had happy birthdays. We finished shredding. 13 again for dinner. Roast beef - meat loaf - baked beans - spageti - etc etc. lemon pie. I’ll go back to Emils in the morning. & get visits made in town. Have quite a nice piece crocheted at the apron.

Tues. Oct. 21

Geo brot Marian in early & I came too. Found Della busy at many things. A card from Grace Congleton dated Oct. 11 saying she was off that night on the Tamerlane of Barber Line. She & “her cousin” - don’t know if a lady or gent - or worker or who. Also the repaired part for aid which I used at once. The old Mairo seems no good. Elsie Ott S. said she’d call & let me know when to go there. so I called on Clara S. Bathed & washed my clothes & ironed.

Wed. Oct. 22 Stacy’s Frances’ birthday, Cl & Gl married

Wonder if they are celebrating. I could kick myself for putting only $1. into the card I sent. I should have put 5. Elsie Ott Schillinger called for a while this A.M. Her husband had a nervous break & can’t stand company. so she came here. We finally got the car by 4 & went to town & to see Em Pfeifer. Stopt at Clara S’s a bit & she gave me $5. Bless her.

Thur. Oct. 23

Working at walnuts some. One of Della’s India cocoons is out - a beautiful long tailed creature. but shouldn’t have come out til spring. No others out & no leaves for food so she may get no worms. When mature they are big green fellows. We walked to Lib Prien’s a cousin, this P.M. and had a nice visit. Finished Gails letter - but it’s slow business getting letters off. I walked down town this A.M. & lookt thro stores. bot a few things & enjoyed the walk.

Fri. Oct. 24

Washed hair. Della went for a treatment so I was alone til 12. Mail brot letter from Gl. and I ans. right away - also to Bec. Sorted letters & find I have such a lot to ans. still. Friends came & lookt at pictures. I walked down town again. Alvina called to rest on her way from the cemetery. Colder & cloudy.

Sat. Oct. 25

Rainy a bit. Packed tins and big suit case - all but dresses and things for next wk. in Dutch Hollow. Wrote some. Cousins Lib. Prien and Suz. Wenger came all P.M. Had tea. Nell Wenger Stuart got them - all saw pictures etc. Are planning on going to Irene’s tomorrow after church. Chester will drive as Emil doesn’t like to. Got 6 lbs Klim to send to Eng.

Sun. Oct. 26

This is Samwere Lutete’s birthday so I wrote a birthday card - also wrote Grace C. at Leo. she sailed Oct. 11. Went to Union Church with Emils & then Chesters came & all but Laura & Leo went to Beloit to Irene’s. Had a lovely time. She has a nice husband & 2 darling girls Janet 4 & Jean 1. Got home after dark. and then it rained hard. Wrote letters.

Mon. Oct. 27

Georges came ab’t 11:30 & we went straight for our dinner at the hotel. It was raining & it kept up all day. after dinner we did a bit of shopping & called on Ada S. Marty - Uncle George’s daughter. Then out to the country & called on Aunt Emma, Uncle Wills widow. Then back to town & got Marion & Harrison & home. It’s not raining & is colder.

Tues. Oct. 28

We took Marion to town and then went to the cemetery & then to Freds. They did appreciate our coming so much. Irma was there. They gave me $13. Then to Virgils for dinner - such a nice time. Then to New Glarus to see the Ligler sisters, Mary, Lena, Anna & Barbara. Peter was visiting there. We had a very nice visit there then hurried back just as Marion came from work. Got letters & came home.

Wed. Oct. 29

Washed but didn’t dry very well. but even so have the ironing done. Kathryn came & Judy. & she ironed while I let down the hem of my waterbottle blue dress. I washed it & it looks nice & clean. Have almost finished the mat - white with yellow flower & green leaves. A letter from Mrs Miller dated Oct. 27 got here today.

Thur. Oct. 30

Beth is to land at Bombay Nov. 4. Sophy finished fussy ironing. I finished crocheting mat for table. Also made sample like pillow slip edge Merle made. Wrote Chas. This P.M. called at Lawrence Priens - Coz’s son. Kathryn is so interested. Letter from Gl saying they sold their car for $1100. That’s a good price.

Fri. Oct. 31 Geo & Soph’s wedding anniversary.

Swept & cleaned & dusted - then P.M. got dressing ready - jello ring etc. Folks came ab’t 7. Table looked very pretty with tray dish with chrysanthemums - yellow button & oak leaves & pretty bird. Then roast ducks & all the fixings & ice cream. choc. with yellow like pumpkin in center & angel food cake. Played rook & what fun - Men won first game. & we had 110 so stopt playing. Now midnight.

Sat. Nov. 1 Hooppole.

Good by to Dutch Hollow. Called on Mrs. Elmer, at Wills where I saw Alice & Maude Wenger. Then home & packed & Lynn came just before 12 & we ate dinner with Elsie. Saw boys. Talked then left for Freeport. Saw Harvey & Bec but not Grover T. former Hooppole pastor. Got dark soon. Got home abt 7. Have a lovely room down stairs. Sara Ott Austin called. Every one looks much as always. Lovely picture of Clo.

Sun. Nov. 2

A lovely sunny day. Went to our church & S.S. Met many - some I didn’t recognize. After dinner drove to Prophetstown via Leon Corner & took a Mrs. Houchens & daughter along. Looked for Jessie but she wasn’t in. and went to Kate Zinsers. she wasn’t home. Also Effie Richards Graham was away so we came home. A lovely drive. Went to Calvary Church & saw some more.

Mon. Nov 3

Wrote letters & talked. After dinner went down town & to cemetery & then to Lenas where we had a nice but short visit. A letter from Ray via Cls. in which he has told Miss Johnson to put $1100 to Cls credit. He also asks for quite a lot of things they want us to bring.

Tues. Nov. 4

Wrote letters all A.M. My! it seems so good to have time for it. Posted them & got a letter from Lora. Saw Arlene. and several others. Mabel Wolf Bergason wants me to supper Thur. eve. Lizzie Fisher went with us to see Emma Brantz & then Eva Schinleber. Lynn got me a cheque for $100. cash. so I can send it to the Office toward my passage. Wanted to get the letter off tonight but Sara called & wanted me to come there. Now its raining. Sue rendered lard all evening.

Wed. Nov. 5

Again wrote letters til mail time. Sue rendered more lard & dressed several chickens then we went to Lizzie Fishers for dinner. Sara Ott was there too. Then ab’t 1:15 we left for Leon where I had to speak to the Methodist W.S.C.S. there were ab’t 30 women there - all very interested - served coffee & some eats. Had supper then went to pr. mtg. where we visited until 9:45.

Thur. Nov. 6

Sunny and frosty - after the rain. Sue picked beans. I wrote letters some then hulled beans. After dinner Jessie S. came & I went with her to Farm Bureau women’s mt’g. to see fabric painting done. Now I want to get a set of paints for Gl. Got stormy ab’t 5 so hustled to Mabel Wolf Burgeson’s for supper. She has a lovely family & we had a very pleasant eve. She wants me to come to the store & pick out a print dress some day.

Fri. Nov. 7

‘Twas wet & rainy & O so windy this morning a few tiny snow flakes fell as Sue & I went to Janet’s to dinner & Mattie was there. Had such a nice time. Then to Emma Brant’s birthday party. Then to the store and Mabel Wolf Burgeson gave me material for a lovely house dress. Then home to supper & over to see Will Hoefler who is quite sick. He knew me tho.

Sat. Nov. 8

Cloudy - cold - sunny - then windy & cloudy. Sue cleaned at Mrs. Luthers & I swept & dusted here. After dinner we baked an apple goodie - one for tomorrow & 1 for this eve. We went to Houchens for waffle supper. Had such an enjoyable evening. Brown family called. Teaching, last yr. Sue has to give Mr Hoefler needles. The girls can’t seem to do it. She is spending the night there. Uncle Dick didn’t come.

Sun. Nov. 9

Cold- ice on puddles of water. Thinking of Cl. at Teaneck, N.J. today. Went to church & S.S. They have it in that order. Wanted Ray to come for dinner but he was asked somewhere else. so Sara came. Sue had to give needle before church then Helen Blackert does. Kathryn Tinser called & Milton came for her. showed them the pictures. Church this eve.

Mon. Nov. 10 At Mabels (Oberle)

Sue & I washed tho it mostly dried in the house. Jessie & Mabel came for me & tho it was raining it turned to snow & was snowing at dark. This is a lovely new home. Jessie & I share a large room. Their barn burned in June. & the house (old) was blown away 3 yrs. ago. all are built up but still need fixing up. Gls letter says Cl. flew to N.Y.

Tues. Nov. 11 Three yrs. ago - John’s last on earth.

The world was all white this morning. ½ in. ice frozen. Boys are home – holiday - Chas 8. Wayne 6. A quiet day. Wrote a bit this A.M. & crocheted this P.M. & talked. Howard lookt at pictures this eve. They told of the awful storm that blew the house down. & barns & all buildings. Must have been terrible. This is a nice new house now.

Wed. Nov. 12

Sleep at Lizzie Fisher’s. Uncle has my room. Mabel & Jessie were ready to take me to Geneseo but just then Lynn & Sara Austin drove in on their way so I went with them. Saw Uncle Freds and had lunch with Ruth Taube. she took me to cemetery where I saw the Meyer Graves. then to see Arthur & John G. in bank. and Emma Smiths & then got Uncle Dick & came on. Supper at church. Picture “Tom Brown’s School Days”.

Thur. Nov. 13

My! how I slept last night & am sure I will tonight. 60 women out to the meeting - or more. 60 had tea. Rev. Grahams (Effie Richards) were there also the U.B. people from Fairview Church. I made a good outline but didn’t keep to it very well. A lot of questions were asked. so it was late til we got tea & came home. Tired but had such a happy time. Letters from Cl & Gl.

Fri. Nov. 14

Finished couple of letters & posted them. Got some too. Visited most of the time with Uncle Richard. Lynn out on the farm. Still cloudy but not so cold. radio says rain. Lizzie F. brot me thr’d to make a center piece with scalloped edge like hers - so I’m working at it. Doct Hedricks 2 & Ed Wolfs 2. Lizzie & Sara all came after supper. a lively eve. Snowing when we came to Lizzies.

Sat. Nov. 15

Uncle Richard went home and so I’m back in my own bed again. Sue kept Elden’s 2 little boys. Dean & David while they went to Kewanee. I had hot bath & dressed up & went to Hilgers calling and to Mrs Pete Luthers too. After supper Dwanes brot their 2 for Sue to keep. so we were baby sitters but the youngsters led us a merry chase. I almost finished the center piece or doily & studied S.S. lesson.

Sun. Nov. 16

Church & S.S. & taught the class. Ray came to dinner & we talked but didn’t get thro when Sara came at 2 & we went with Walters to Sterling to see Leonard. He doesn’t know when he will get out - it doesn’t seem to heal. Just as we left Jerome Rapps came. The Brotherhood of the Church put on a musical & it was so good. Enjoyed it all.

Mon. Nov. 17

All A.M. we expected the reporter for Moline paper but he & Marjory Burgeson came almost 12 (11:30). He quizzed for most an hr. then took ab’t 7 pictures. of Sue & May & I. so we will see what comes of it. Wrote letters - Lo & Gl. this P.M. & this eve after supper we & Miss Kay, the teacher, went to Houchens for Youth Soc. of Christian Service. I spoke & then served jello - cake & cocoa.

Tues. Nov. 18

11:10 Marj brot her write up to see if there were corrections & there were some. Went to Club mtg at Eva Schinlebers. Had a short program then asked me to talk. Came home after eats and ate again (supper) & went to Lyndon to Grahams & again talked & ate. Only 2 young women came but they were very interested & of course ‘twas lovely seeing Effie again. Had a long evening tho very pleasant.

Wed. Nov. 19

Wrote letters & baked cookies. Have letter from Cl. saying he can get his car Dec. 3. which works in OK for me. Mrs Guither also says come on. Called on Carrie Zinser & Aunt Emma Tehlman & Lillian Mathis. Pr. mtg at Saras. Still writing Xmas letters.

Thur. Nov. 20 Princess Elizabeth married today.

Today’s Moline paper has our picture & write up. Thot I’d have the day for letters but I felt very headachey at noon so took soda & lay down. Sue came from calling at Deilys & said they are going to Davenport do I want to go. she was - so off we went. I got a painting outfit - to paint on fabric - for Gl - for Xmas. Then after supper went to class S.S. meeting.

Fri. Nov. 21

Rainy & cloudy. Got up in good time as Lynn was going to Houchens and so took me to Prophetstown - to Kate Breed. Had good chat & early dinner then called on Kate Schmitt Skarine. & then Kate Zinser & back to Breeds for supper and Lynns came & we went to Arthur Spath’s, & Sam Webers & Stuarts. Very foggy.

Sat. Nov. 22

Rainy but cleared by noon & very cold now. Went to Kewanee right after break. shopt a bit & picked up Joyce in Cambridge & brot her home. Lined up my talk. I make outlines but seldom stick to them. Went to Walters for supper - very yummy - and had a nice visit afterward. Saw his pencils from all over the world most. They gave me $5.

Sun. Nov. 23

Sunny tho cold - at dark hard snow. We left ab’t 9:30. Went on Allerton grade - it was rough as usual. Spoke a bit to S.S. class. Then marched into mtg back of choir. It wasn’t so easy as usual. tho kept to my outline better. To dinner with Weber girls Anna & Laura. Then got Kathryn M. & Uncle Dick & visited Uncle Freds. Then Lydia Bubecs - then to Uncle Dicks - Earls - Frank Schnaufer - Lydia Berge back to Webers & then church. & home thro lots of snow that’s still coming down.

Mon. Nov. 24

Snowy but thawing til supper time then it turned cold. Wrote several Xmas letters. Didn’t get any today. Sue washed & some are dry. Supper at Deilys, the ministers - Adam & Flo Blackert were there too. Had a very pleasant evening. a scrumptuous supper, cafateria style. This was all I was out today. Lynn got the mail.

Tues. Nov. 25

Sunny by noon. Got the mail on the way to Sterling. A letter from Mrs. Miller telling of receiving the parcel OK. & so thankful for it. Went to Tampico first & called on Minnie Smith then to Fred Berges, Lynn & Sue had dinner there too. Then they visited Uncle Frank Sommers. We all were at Saras for supper & I staid all night.

Wed. Nov. 26

Sunny all day. Letters from Cl. he can’t come. Came home ab’t 9 & got some letters off right away. Helpt a little with baking. All who have no other place to go come here tomorrow. After dinner I didn’t feel at all well & tonight w’d like to give up my dinner but it wont come. Lynn & Sue have gone to mtg. John Brandau is still reading - 7:30. I’m going to bed. Guess I ate radishes last night & they don’t digest.

Thur. Nov. 27

Thanksgiving Day. and a very happy one. Didn’t feel very good but managed some dinner. Florence & Adam & Helen & husband, Velmas all & Rollins all. 24 in all & we had a happy time. This eve we went to Fred & Effie Grahams 50^th anniversary. Gave ‘em butter knife & letter opener. The ceremony was repeated. Twas very impressive & beautiful. Mrs Stuart went with us.

Fri. Nov. 28

Omi left the 2 boys here & went to Chi. Got back at 8. They are nice little fellows. I got some letters off. and packed the tins into the box but haven’t closed the box yet. Also have my big suitcase about filled too. I’ll go Wed. by bus. & I can take much as I want. Do hope Cl. can meet me soon at Naperville so we can go to Three Rivers.

Sat. Nov. 29 Ray & Sara.

Got quite a bunch of letters. Finished the little ruffled doily. Worked at the apron some. Had such a nice time at Eldens. and such a good dinner. Uncle Dick came out with Rollins. It’s pretty cold tonight. I’ll go to Lizzies to sleep. Glad I bathed & washed my hair last night. Dorothy gave me such a pretty pin for my coat.

Sun. Nov. 30

Spoke at church A.M. service. Florence B & I had it all. Blackerts, Lynns & Countrymans went to Monroe to help Elsie & Fred Schilinger celebrate their 25^th wedding anni. Uncle Dick & I went with Rollins. At noon Calvary Church called & wanted me to speak this eve & I said OK. Later Lorain called & said I was expected there. tho they hadn’t let me know as the agreement had been. So they took me to Lorain & I called off Calvary. So sorry to do it. Had nice visit at Rollins.

Mon. Dec. 1

A yr. ago! Where has the time gone. Sue washed & I got letters ready. Got Life Cert. from Cora for W.S.W.S. All went to Blackerts for supper - or dinner rather. A yr. ago we had had asparagus most every day on ship board. & here Florence had some for supper! Lizzie was waiting for me. I have break with her too. Heard that Bastian’s Bessie died.

Tues. Dec. 2 Lois & Coralie

Again got a few letters off. Baked cherry pie. Went to Deilys & copied some patterns for stencils. The farewell musical was a real success this eve. and the jello, cake, & coffee were enjoyed by many. There were qite a crowd out - 150 or more. I spoke a bit & showed a few pictures - and a few asked questions. Several gave personal gifts & a few put into collection box - $35.

Wed. Dec. 3 Guithers.

Do wonder if Cl. has his car. Several came to say goodby & I had hard work getting last packing done. We had dinner at 11 and got away before 12. bus was a bit late. ‘Twas raining all the way to town & all the way here only at last turned to snow. G’s met me. and an old Mrs. Lambert was with them & was here to supper. Mrs G. is coming down with hard cold so we have both come to bed early. I have same room I had before but I miss baby Faith.

Thur. Dec. 4

Mrs. Guither is miserable with a cold so staid down quiet most all day. I wrote letters. Mrs. Wahl called & at 5 I went to Sula Doser Evans - and had a lovely supper & evening. They are so interested. her daughter was there with twin boys Darien & Kenneth. Cloudy & sloppy still. Letter from Gl to Cl & me. Hope Cl gets here tomorrow tho Gl says Dr. says no hurry.

Fri. Dec. 5

No Cl. yet. nor any word. Went down stairs just after 7 & no one around so I wrote letters. and ab’t 9 they came out of their room. Mrs G. has such a cold & had taken aspirin so not sleeping well earlier, she slept late. I went to Mrs. Wahls for dinner. Mrs Egershein came & got me & she staid too for dinner. Had a very nice time. got back & both Mrs G. & I lay down & napped. Crocheted a bit this eve. To bed early.

Sat. Dec. 6

Happy me! Cl got here just before dinner. We now think by starting early Mon. morn. we can go to see Bertha & still get home by Wed. night. We all rested this P.M. Mrs G. helpt me fix the fur collar Carrie Zinser gave me so it fits better. Now if only Gl. doesn’t get in a hurry we’ll be OK.

Sun. Dec. 7 Guithers 37^th anniversary ‘47

Rainy - cold. Got up early & left for Chi. by 7:45. Stopt to see Teasdales in River Forest. There we telephoned Ruth Witt & she asked us to dinner. T’s told us of A.I.M. pr. mtg in YMCA bldg. Had nice time at S.S. & communion service - dinner & got to pr. mtg late but saw Miss Brown & Miss Holton. back to Ruths for supper & then eve service. going to bed 11:45.

Mon. Dec. 8 At Bertha Goodmans

Rainy ---- snow. Left Naperville 6:15 with hot bricks to keep us warm. At Valparaiso got an army blanket. later a canvas to cover suit cases. Got to Berthas ab’t 1:30. She was washing clothes. She doesn’t look natural - too thin & false teeth. Gail came ab’t 4 from school. Such talking & visiting. Cl. sleeps upstairs & I with Bertha on couch bed in living room. I wanted her to play for me “Will-o-the-Wisp” but it got too late. Cl. sent Gl. wire.

Tues. Dec. 9 Motel - some place

Got away ab’t 6. Sun soon shone thro - clouds all cleared away & we had a lovely day & made good time. Got gas 3 times & eats 2 times but spent very few minutes at it. Got here 7:30. The place they staid when they passed here in Oct. Got pretty cold feet but room is nice & warm.

Wed. Dec. 10 Russellville.

When we awoke at 5 we got out & when we got outside found it had rained & sleeted and snowed - so every thing was icey. wind shield had to be thawed by pouring hot water over. Stopt for break. & gas etc & got here by ab’t 4:30. Came strait home as there was no parking place. Gl. & Billy & Faith all fine. Mother T. had nasty accident after supper. Got her hand caught in this hall door that swings both ways & we had to force it open - which tore the skin & crushed her finger badly. She wont see the Dr. tho. Do hope she rests. I have break. nook for my room. So cozy & nice.

Thur. Dec. 11

Wrote some letters - but just a tiny beginning of what I should do. There are many interruptions - B-i-l-l-y spells most of ‘em. Mrs. T. says she slept some. Now we have a knob on the door. My suit cases are unpacked. Cl. B. & I went down town & got things for making a Plum Pudding tomorrow. I’ll make fondant too.

Fri. Dec. 12

Made plum pudding - steamed 2 hrs. are going to send one to Coras. and give another away. This P.M. went to the shower for Gl. The ladies just gathered at the church & asked us to come. Gave her a lovely dainty bassinet and a very fine baby buggy. & materials for Billy & Faith clothes. All very fine. Wrote some letters too.

Sat. Dec. 13

Baked “apple goodie” and Toll house cookies and ironed this P.M. We also had several callers. One Mrs Smith brot lovely mums - for 3 boquets. Cl & I went shopping. Gl. eats no suppers at all. & feels better but we hope ere another wk goes round our little one will have arrived. Sad letter from Harry Stams - Council wont let them return. Can that be God’s will?

Sun. Dec. 14

Lovely sunny day - outside & in. Cl. Billy & I went to church at 11. Read, wrote & listened to New York Symphony orchestra. This eve Cl. Billy & I went to Pres. church & heard the Tech a-capella choir - & soloists. ‘Twas very fine. Would like much to hear Messiah but Little Rock is 75 mi. away. Parcel from Lora with bag & dresses in.

Mon. Dec. 15 Mary Ann.

And now this day is past & still no baby news. I baked a marachino cake & iced it & made fondant. Quite a lot of mail came. package from Cora. tie for Cl. for tomorrow & a Xmas package for me. Also parcels - a lot of ‘em in a box from Uncle Geroges. Cl making a packing box.

Tues. Dec. 16 Claudon

Baked pumpkin pie. had for supper with ice cream. Had cake & jello for dinner - fried chicken. etc all very good. Al’s box of Xmas cards came. also some letters. Cl, Billy & I went to town. before noon. I gave Cl the deer heads I got at Minosqua. Crocheted at doily as I want to give one to Mrs. Taylor. Gl. works at drawing lessons.

Wed. Dec. 17

Made another Plum Pudding. This time 3 tins. We had the others all planned for & none left for us. Sent Co one yesterday & Al a small one today and others - go other places. Ironed too before dinner. Crocheted at Mrs T’s afghan.

Thur. Dec. 18

Down town all A.M. shopping for Gl. & us. Cl. got his spot light. That’s Gl’s gift to him. I’ll get tools or give him money to get some. We are expecting to go to L. Rock tomorrow. Cl, Billy & I. Want more army beds, etc. Crocheted at afghan. goes pretty slow but its very pretty. Will put it on the tree as is & finish it later.

Fri. Dec. 19

Cl, Billy & I left early for L.R. & got back by 6:30 bringing a load of boxes of flowers for Mrs T. Stopt at Ruth Marie’s & left Billy. Then we went shopping getting beds, mattress etc. Things for Rays too. nice sweater for Sara but we couldn’t find a wind up train for Billy. don’t know what we will do ab’t it. he thinks he’s getting it.

Sat. Dec. 20

Tried cooking ginger cookies but got them too plain. also date cookies & forgot the sugar in the dough. Gl made coconut macaroons & they ran all over. Mother T. left early this morn. & hasn’t been home all day - 10:15 now. Aunt Hattie called. Cl & Gls cards with picture came & so are getting some letters off - ready for Mon. morning. Using them as Xmas greetings.

Sun. Dec. 21

Cl, Billy & I went to Bapt. Church. But Cl. had to take Billy out & I forgot to change my battery so didn’t get much. Letter from Chas with Warrens enclosed. Sending it to Cora. Wrote several - put with Cl & Gl picture. Went with Mother T. & heard Bill’s choir give a cantata. ‘Tws very nice. We took quite a ride this P.M. in the truck- all of us.

Mon. Dec. 22 Alice [Stockwell] - Ronnie [Le May]

Ironed. Gl. went to Dr & he says not before the 31^st.!!! I thot sure she went ab’t midnight for lights were on & Mrs. T’s car gone. but Mrs. T. had a call for flowers that had to be ready by 8 A.M. so she got them for them at once. Then she was off again early this morn. Canned apples 3 qts & made some jelly. Getting more letters off. No one home yet after 9.

Tues. Dec. 23

Baked Toll house cookies. Had letter from Byrd. He will come after all. by bus. tomorrow eve. Twill be very nice. Have chickens dressed. Made out the fondant will do crispies tomorrow. Haven’t seen Mrs. T. all day. Had wash done but it’s not dry as it is very cloudy. Several Xmas letters again - some had $1s in & Gl. got one with $20 in it.

Wed. Dec. 24

Byrd came early. Cl went down to do some shopping & brot him home. I baked pies - and coffee cake ring. This P.M. ironed. I’ve my things in Mother’s room & Byrd has my nook & Bill will sleep in the bed in basement. Expect Scotty & Mildred for his room. Billy has tonsilitis & is cross.

Thur. Dec. 25

W’at a day. Vane & Ruth got here by 10. Then the fun began. Skookie is quite feverish tonite & Billy too & both are bound to have the same things but Billy is quite happy with his wind up train. & steam shovel. Faith has large dog to ride. Ruths stay. Had an awful good dinner. Frances seems to know how to cook. Lots of candy here Byrd brot a large box. The young folks took Gl. for ride to see pretty lights.

Fri. Dec. 26

I picked up the cold & slept little. Vanes got away by 9. Byrd by 10. John & Geraldine Martin called this P.M. I’m taking aspirin etc & hope to shake this cold. Hung out & took down wash & dampened. Letter from Anna Z. with $25. in it. Bless her. Wrote Jessie. Gl. getting last things done. letters etc. Cl is folding announcements. They are so cute & original. To bed with hot water bottle.

Sat. Dec. 27

Didn’t sleep well - neither did Cls. as Billy is ab’t sick & Faith seems coming down too. Gl. also has sore throat. I napped A.M. & P.M. & used mostly liquids. Nice hot bath. Ans. up all the Calif letters. but nothing else. Did a bit of ironing. Frances finished it. Blank from Office to fill out for B. Congo visa.

Sun. Dec. 28

Quiet day - didn’t go outside. All colds seem better. Billy ate 6 doses of Ex Lax so he should be better. Aunt Hattie & Uncle Bert called. I wrote notes for in announcement cards all day. My tummy still rebels when I eat. Feel just like malaria. Lips dry & peeling. Wonder what this week will have for us all.

Mon. Dec. 29

Ab’t 7 P.M. our lights all went out so we are going to bed early. Frances has been in bed all day. I think I’m better but still cough & want no food. The Ex Lax didn’t harm Billy any. Cl. is sniffling & Bill didn’t care much for supper. We had clothes washed - & I have all dampened ready to iron. Check from Uncle George of $135. toward memorial for John.

Tues. Dec. 30

Now Gl. says: if baby doesn’t come tomorrow she’s going to wait til next year! I ironed all A.M. Had miserable night of coughing and sweating. Seems looser than ever so hope twill soon let up. Wrote some letters - to put in with announcements. not all written yet. Gl. & Faith both seem worse too. Scotty & Mildred came for dinner. Will stay few days.

Wed. Dec. 31

Rained all day. While we aren’t yet on our way back yet Gl. is one of us and so we are sure the Lord will also do this for us. - and by end of next year have us all in our place for Him. How quieting & peaceful it is to just leave it all for Him to see to. Seems no meeting tonight - perhaps because of rain. Bill brot his mary Ellen to spend evening.

The year has been one of the pleasantest ever and that, when I thot my furlo would be lonely & flat! The Lord has so wonderfully opened the way before me - step by step - and every one has been so kind that I know it has all been of Him & how I pray I may have given Him the glory & praise I should every time I witnessed to His leading & care & provision. Now we seem to be halted again as the baby hasn’t yet come and I hope I may accomplish His will here. It’s so pleasant to be here. I sometimes forget I don’t really belong. Mother Taylor is so generous & the children so kind. Scotty & Mildred are here & we all enjoy all the others. God bless them all.

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