Sun. Jan. 2

Wonder how he (Dicky) celebrated. [1^st birthday, Oicha] A quiet day here. Ella went to first service & I to second. I read at 4 PM mtg. Miss Petrie played organ. Spees boy is quite sick. They feared pneumonia but Miss N. says “malaria”. They plan to go to the lake on Wed.

Mon. Jan. 3

Sent Kasole to Mtwangas for 500 cash - but more rice came so sent to Jacquemin for 700. & pd all with that. Hope Paul comes soon to get it. Have written him. Dr. came ab’t 3. brot letter from Gl. & butter from Mrs Becker. Epps have a baby boy. I sent Gl. lemons, tomatoes, cabbage, jam, frying pan - iron of Cora’s. Nancy not so well. They expect to go to Lake on Wed. & Miss Noweck.

Tues. Jan. 4

Played “Pit” again tonight. Bill beat but I did last night. All set for a trip to the Lake. [Ishango] The folks and Miss Noweck. I don’t know what Ella did to persuade her to go. Ella not feeling well.

Wed. Jan. 5

They report a fine time. We were up at 4. Miss N. came down for a cup of coffee & others had rice & got away 5:15 & back by 5. Mail came ab’t 10 last eve - so I read letters this morning. Then wrote some this P.M. Now all are bathed & a bed at 7. Masikini says he saw Coppertop & kitten.

Thur. Jan. 6

The boys said Baliatire had a pig such as I want but he lives at Mtwangas & so it was all day in getting here & then he said he wanted Frs. 7 per kilo. We finally arranged for him to kill it & I’d pay 7.50 for the dressed pig. He agreed & I hope he will do it. Ans. all the girls letters ab’t 10 had accumulated.

Fri. Jan. 7

The pig is killed and pd. for. After all he took Fr. 6 per kilo & it was 57 so he got 342 and I just had it. Thank God. Now I must try to get more cash somewhere. Made do nuts. Canned 2 pts. of corn - some of Ray’s seed & hope Kasole is at Oicha tonight & returns soon.

Sat. Jan. 8

Made lots of sausage. Will roast ham tomorrow. Made lard & salted 3 pieces of bacon. Baked & stewed as per usual. Every one here for supper on lawn with ice cream. Played Pit again & I won. Last night we played 2 games & Bill won both. Margaret had a large minus - but not tonight. Pretty exciting sometimes.

Sun. Jan. 9

Went to both services. Then we all went to Klines for dinner. Yummy - ‘twas good. 4 P.M. service here. Baby Allen not so well. bad cold. Masikini took the alarm clock set for 5. All are pretty well packed up. Kasole came at 8. so I ans Gl. letter at once.

Mon. Jan. 10

Spees got away ab’t 6:30 and Brashlers aren’t here yet tho all rooms are ready. Had big wash. Jekonia swept, washed mats & made up beds. Had to iron a couple of sheets. Guess it’s too far from Kacengu to here in one day - especially coming thro Bunia.

Tues. Jan. 11

Mr. K came ab’t 1 P.M. & brot Misses Lutz & Lloyd. Brashlers couldn’t come - time was too short. Letter from the Bank wanting more money for the 9^th box. Also letter from Gurney Harris asking if he & his new wife can come here for honeymoon.

Wed. Jan. 12

3 girls left right after break. for 2^nd valley. Took lunch & thermos of tea. Saa Mbili went too - to show them the way. I tried to find out ab’t that box at Beni for I don’t want to pay over 1,000 F. customs on it - its valued at $8.75. All of us to Klines for supper. Very nice.

Thur. Jan. 13

Klines took Miss Rus to Oicha. Mrs K. had her toe treated by Dr. & seems to be suffering quite a bit. They met Cls in Beni coming back from Katwa where Gl. was having her tooth treated. Spees are at Oicha. children are sick. Harters were there. brot sick matives also Brands. Miss Lloyd walked along the water ditch. She seems tireless. Wants to go up the point across the river.

Fri. Jan. 14

And He did. [arrow drawn to previous year; waiting to leave US “We are still waiting for the Lord to work for us. and He will - !”] Cls told Klines he’d be over next week. Bring my box and take the rice for Paul as they have to go over again for teeth. Miss Lloyd walked to the point across the river. Jekonia went with her. Miss Lutz’s cold is much better. They plan to leave early for the hotel to see the snow.

Sat. Jan. 15

And they got away ab’t 5:20 and did see the snow. I baked & then we went for lunch. Mrs K. used a stick and Mr K. so got around alright but it still pains her much. We had supper on their veranda. Made salmon salad - all bran muffins. A busy day but very happy. Hotel man would not take any pay & the girls had break. too. Tho I fried eggs for ‘em!

Sun. Jan. 16

Miss Lutz has bad cold so didn’t go to any mtg. Mostly reports on Kacengu Conf. P.M. meeting at K’s tho her foot is better - not so painful. Played a few gram. records after supper. Read & talked. I remember so well both years. [Jan. 16, ‘47 & ‘48, with Claudon & Gladys in Arkansas.]

Mon. Jan. 17

Lifungula guided the girls up Paradise Valley - & they scrambled up to the water ditch & came back that way. Everything pretty well packed up. The girls have put pictures up for Harrises - so I hope they come.

Tues. Jan. 18

Was up before 4 & they got away 5:15. Busy moving beds around - & washing. I got Mrs. K’s machine to do sewing & got mattress cover made. Then ab’t 5 Losiers come - so now what? Shall take all pictures down & put into Miss F’s house for the newly weds. & will fix up as well as I can for them. Mail came up from Mutwangas.

Wed. Jan. 19

Losiers sat around & talked. Not so the children - they like the water. They all went to the river. I worked at Miss F’s house. Have beds arranged. My neck is so sore & stiff at night that it troubles me. Was awake a lot last night. Baked nice bread. Miss N. sent lots of berries & I made jam.

Thur. Jan. 20

No one here yet & have all ready - boquets of white roses, snaps, daisies, carnations. Pictures all arranged - floors washed. Thot Harrises might come but they didn’t. Played Chin. check. Children are rather cross.

Fri Jan. 21

It’s almost 8 & they aren’t here yet so we no longer expect them. I made a large dish of macaroni & cheese. Miss N. came & had supper with us. Killed a small pig - 31 kilos. Losiers went to Mutwangas & got some ivory - not much. I baked buns & coffee cake.

Sat. Jan. 22

Klines came ab’t 1 - but Harrises have gone to Kitsombiro first & will come next week. K’s had dinner here then also supper on lawn. Cl. may be over on Mon. Johnny has put a small crayon up his nose. and Miss N. has tried to get it but he screams so nothing can be done.

Sun. Jan. 23

Mrs L. & I went to first mtg. She played the accordion. ‘Twas much appreciated. Then Mr L. went for 2^nd mtg. She played at our 4 oclock mtg too. and the children sang. Read & rested & wrote a bit & had phono. after supper.

Mon. Jan. 24

No Cl. came today. More rice here to buy and I’m out of cash again. Just did many little things - baked do nuts & we had ab’t half for P.M. tea. have put others into tin for Cl. if he comes tomorrow. Chinese checkers this eve.

Tues. Jan. 25

Harrises came just before lunch & Cl., Billy & Dr. Mc Cormick, Bell’s friend just after lunch. Cl is on his way to the Semliki camp. Dr. McC. wants to get an elephant. They are staying here tonight. I’ve packed their chop box.

Wed. Jan. 26

They were up at 4 & off - Cl slept in my bed & I on couch & Billy on floor in my room. Dr. McC. up at Klines. Billy has had a great time with the other children. Harrises want to get away early to go to the Lake. Will stop at the camp. I’ve put up a little lunch. Packing a box for Gl.

Thur. Jan. 27

Losiers have decided to leave tomorrow & visit other stations. I made more do-nuts today. and shortcake for supper. L’s had dinner at Klines. Billy & I ate here. My tummy is not good. Throat too is sore. Mrs. L. complains of painful shoulder. He is running gram. tonight. Harrises brot 2 water buck Cl had shot.

Fri. Jan. 28

Losiers left after break. and are no doubt at Oicha tonight. Billy & I are alone - so Billy chatters incessantly. Harrises had supper at Klines. I wrote Mrs. Wegmueller they could come any time after Feb. 15. Spose Cl’s will be in tomorrow. Every one got a good hunk of water buck.

Sat. Jan. 29

Cl. & Dr McC. came in about 2:30. They will spend the week end here. Got 1 elephant but not very large. May go for more near by on Mon. Baked some but seems like not much - cleaned one bed room & got beds made up. Cl. sleeps in my bed & I in west room which has a short native made bed.

Sun. Jan. 30

How well I remember a yr ago. [Grandma Scott’s funeral in Arkansas] Bells came ab’t 2, had lunch on way. Left after hi tea & took Billy along. and Harrises have every thing ready to leave at 5. so we said Goodby. Cl & Dr. will leave tomorrow after lunch.

Mon. Jan. 31

Cl & Dr. left ab’t 12. Harrises went at 5 as planned. Rooms are pretty upset but Jekonia will get things straight tomorrow. Wrote Otraco ab’t exorbitant price of box. Also wrote Big Mama. [Gladys’s mother] Hope to get some letters off every day.

Tues. Feb. 1

It rained in the night & was at it several times this A.M. & dark cloudy all day so I had some fire this eve. Changed beds around & now have all fixed here for any one that comes. Pd all help. Thank God I had sufficient Frcs. & all seem happy.

Wed. Feb. 2

Worked some at sweater. directions don’t seem quite right. Wonder if Faith had a [birthday] party. Told the boys they could all go except Paluku - he made fire for dinner. Mr K. asked Jacquemin ab’t a pig & he has some at 40, 60, 80 kilos. Guess we will take the 80.

Thur. Feb. 3

Bishops & Miss Grey came ab’t 3 P.M. They got settled & washed up & then we had tea. They brot a letter from Gl. She’d have sent Billy along only Dr is giving him treatments. John B. is a nice boy & wishes Billy were here. They are all enthusiastic over the hills & valleys.

Fri. Feb. 4

They went to Klines for tea. They went up river this A.M. & Mr B. stept on a caterpillar. They are thick up there now. Mail last eve brot me 18 letters, many written in Nov. No Daily Light yet. Where can it be? Every body reading magazines this eve. I trimmed up a lot of roses yesterday.

Sat. Feb. 5

How well I remember a yr ago. [stuck in Arkansas] If I could only have seen this yr. I wonder why I can’t trust as I should. The Lord has been so faithful. Baking - hi tea as usual tho we had a shower at 3:30. Music this eve on gram.

Sun. Feb. 6

Quiet day. Miss Gray, Mr B & I went to both services. Mrs B to first. All at Ks for dinner. He preached over an hr - & then had meeting with the elders. They don’t like it that he sent the Infermier off - an affair of goats in our gardens & he said either kill the goats or go. & he went. Had cake & tea at Ks after mtg.

Mon. Feb. 7

Dr. did come & Miss Gray went with him - it seems real empty with her gone. John has ear ache. he keeps crying. I wonder how much rest she will get. Gl. says children have colds. Sent a lot of tomatoes - etc.

Tues. Feb. 8

At break. Mrs. B. said it is his birthday so I made a cake - the usual choc - but it didn’t turn out well at all. but the icing made it look all right. They took the turkeys to Ingles and brot the big pig over 100 kilos - from Jac. and it is dressed & tomorrow will be one busy day. Mr B. wants to make head cheese - its a huge head.

Wed. Feb. 9

The pig was ab’t 75 kilos dressed - so we all got a nice lot of fat. and I’ve put down quite a lot of bacon and ham in salt. Made 3 dishes of head cheese or “brawn” they call it. I’ve salted some for Mrs K. too. There wasn’t so much meat but such a nice lot of fat. Some mail - there’s a parcel from Placentia.

Thur. Feb. 10

Mrs B. seems to be coming down with this cold. Mr. has been having it some. John seems all better again. Baked bread - canned 4 qts toms. The brawn is very nice. Klines & Noweck hope to go to Beni Sat. B’s want to leave on Mon.

Fri. Feb. 11

Mrs. B. staid in bed all most all day. She looks miserable with a heavy cold. I went to the garden to see ab’t the strawberries & found they haven’t picked them because they are sticking in pricky weeds. We got a lot. I made over 6 qts of jam. Was at it all day.

Sat. Feb. 12

Busaireo died this P.M. and the boys helped with the burial so only Saa Mbili & Paluku came to help. Mrs. B. wanted to see how do nuts were made so she helpt. We made 48 & had them for supper. not all but some. Bells leave Mon. Cls may be out next Fri. Mrs B. is much better.

Sun. Feb. 13

Quiet day. Matayo Kombi spoke & couldn’t stop. it was good tho & all pd attention. Mrs K. made ice cream from a pkt of powder & we had it for supper. Very good. Got letters ready to send both by post & by Bishops. Very smokey - fires all day.

Mon. Feb. 14

Elia Bahwere died last night. Miss N. doesn’t seem to know what the trouble was. Bishops left by 9. and the rooms seem empty. No washing done today as the boys were relatives of Elia. Have been getting a letter typed to Mrs. W. and also to Cora.

Tues. Feb. 15

Who should come driving in this eve but Brand. He is at Klines. as my rooms are not yet in order. Boys washed and I cut the steps at the corner of terrace. Not too bad. Have tomatoes ready to send with him for him & Oicha. Nice mail.

Wed. Feb. 16

Cleaned out the pond - then laid banana bark troughs to put the water among the flowers on both sides of the lawn. widened the walk to the west of veranda & to the steps. Wrote at Mrs Westervelts letter.

Thur. Feb. 17

Wonder what she [Alice Hurlburt - birthday] did to celebrate. They write they can’t come in May. Native Conf. at Moto. Mr Kline brot his battery & we heard the Schuit bros. talk at 8:10 A.M. and got Voice of Am. this eve.

Fri. Feb. 18

They (Cls) came ab’t 4:30. Brot all the things I had sent for. & then some. Talked & read letters. I baked bread & cookies and we did cleaning. even cleaned windows all around. Picked berries & they enjoyed them for supper.

Sat. Feb. 19

Baked buns & do-nuts. Did a good deal of talking between times. Cl. went after elephants but got none. All here to supper. Mrs K. made ice cream. Coralee was not feeling well & had gone to sleep so didn’t come. Am hoping Cls will stay til Mon.

Sun. Feb. 20

Quiet day. So nice to have time to chat. We sat out til 9. Mr. K. brot mail bag. Then he & Claudon finished the lemon pie. Want to get out early so they will get there in time for school.

Mon. Feb. 21

They got away ab’t 6:10 and so should have gotten there in time for school. Boys wanted to go get elephant meat so cook & Saa Mbili went. Others did washing. 2 workmen went too. Am trying out the bleach. Seems to help. Couldn’t find Shuits this morn. They’ve changed the meter band & we can’t find it. Wrote at history & it’s 9:30.

Tues. Feb. 22

Lengthened the new sheets Mother Taylor hem-stitched a yr. ago. Cloudy & sprinkling a lot. Lots of letters this eve. I do feel so sad for Ray writes that Imhoffs are ordered home. We had hoped they could go into that new work in Sudan. It’s terribly hard on her.

Wed. Feb. 23

See 27^th.

Thur. Feb. 24

No guests yet. Had men put supports for roses. Tried to rain. Have sewing machine - fixed sheets & sewed at quilt blocks. Still more to do so will keep it tomorrow.

Fri. Feb. 25

Father would be 100 yrs. That right eye is troubling quite a bit lately. [arrow drawn to same problem 2 yrs earlier] If I get to Oicha ever I’ll have Dr. look at it. Canned some peas. & made marmalade & it’s BITTER. Too much peel for the little juice. Wrote Al. sewed at quilt then returned machine.

Sat. Feb. 26

And still no one has come. I shall write again, I think & send it Mon. for fear the other miscarried. Baked buns - again it’s hot. Mr K. left for outschools. The others came for supper. Mrs K made ice cream with mangoes in it.

Sun. Feb. 27

Seems so warm tonight. We would appreciate a good rain but it would mean a storm too, I suppose, after such hear. Went to both A.M. mtgs. & to K’s for dinner. The mango pie was good. Wrote several leters.

Just noticed I missed out last Wed.

Mon. Feb. 28

Not so hot today. Got 24 letters & cards off in mail. The peas I canned last week all spoiled. I thot I was careful. but I didn’t pressure them. I will next time. Mr K. got back early. Some one gave him a sheep. Coralee hardly leaves it. Jekonia asked me to do some Geog. typing. I did. He gave me an egg. Time to pay up and thank God I have enuf to pay the boys.

Tues. Mar. 1

Yes, yes what a wonderful year for Christine and for us too. How wonderfully the Lord has worked. Canned 10 qts of toms. If Dr. comes Mon. he can take em to Gl. Got Schuits very well this morn. Had quite a nice rain. Its much cooler.

Wed. Mar. 2

Finished the 2^nd Friendship afghan. Then was knitting at Bettys sweater but found it much too large so opened it all & started again. I had used 2 balls. Washed a quilt today. The paramount chief Kaparata called.

Thur. Mar. 3

Very hot today. Nice mail. Wegmuellers hope to get here tomorrow or next day. Check from Mrs. Graham. Something at the office for me. Frcs. 18 to pay. Hope it’s my ear cord. Am watering flowers all day. & they are looking fresh & nice. Finished reading Widening Wedge. A Mr & Mrs. Ferris of Sis. of Christ Mission called. just sight seeing now.

Fri. Mar. 4.

Still no guests. But I had berries picked - mine & Miss Ns - & have put them up in the ice box. Had coffee & do nuts at Ks. Buluani has walked away so they are trying Matayo Muhindo. Got seed boxes ready. will plant tomorrow.

Sat. Mar. 5

And still alone. I did very little baking. Mr. Kline went out again - so we have no battery. She & Coralee & Miss N. came for supper. & ice cream. I got several letters off. Will wash my hair now & get to bed.

Sun. Mar. 6

Mrs K. & C. had dinner here. They have no cook yet. May take on Matayo Muhindo who worked for me in 1940. My head has been funny all P.M. I took aralin at noon & wonder if thats making it. My eyes are blurry - & I feel sort of dizzy. Not so bad since I ate supper.

Mon. Mar. 7

Miss N. had an awful time with some men ab’t noon. Was so angry I really feared for her mind. Dr. came but was so rushed & so tired he was not himself. I sent lots of things to Gl. & Mrs Becker. They sent butter - I returned Mrs B’s.

Tues. Mar. 8

Hot & sunny. Looked thro albums. took out pictures to send to Mrs Westervelt. Ab’t 4 P.M. fire got away for a gardener across the river. & it went up & into the Park. & way across several ridges. & to the top of the river valley.

Wed. Mar. 9

Still alone. Boys made starch of muhogo [cassava]. Rained a bit. & lightening now. Rethi is having heavy rains. Baked buns & 1 loaf. buns are so good. I’ve been eating dried ones so long so am glad for fresh ones. N. & Mrs K came at coffee time. Worked at pictures. RAIN

Thur. Mar. 10

And now they are here - came abt 3:30. They are very tired - Mr. thinks he will want to sleep for a wk. Baby Priscilla is 2. A letter from Mr. Holte asking ab’t coming & this eve a wire comes. So I’ll try to send a wire reply.

Fri. Mar. 11

Folks rested & took it easy. I baked bread. Got a lot of mangoes and will make pie tomorrow. Miss N. is quite ill with malaria but doesn’t want any help. Mr K called to get news but staid til after 9 - talking. Worked at pictures a bit.

Sat. Mar. 12

A Mr. [blank] (Swiss) from Bronx Zoological Gardens drove up in a huge truck with bird cages & monkeys on. He is looking for the “sun bird” that is found in these parts. He is very interesting to listen to. Speaks very broken. All had supper here - not N - tho she is better today. Baked & did usual work.

Sun. Mar. 13

Communion - lots of teachers were in - but quietness was spoiled because of the naturalist & his birds. He didn’t get what he wanted so he left ab’t 2 P.M. Mr K. was busy all P.M. with elders so we had no meeting. Had gram. after dark.

Mon. Mar. 14

And now Gl. is in Af. too & Beth has likely taken her second language exam. Quite an old missionary. Didn’t kill a pig as none was brot. Worked some at pictures.
Got letters off. Had ice cream for supper.

Tues. Mar. 15

Worked at pictures all day. Wanted to kill a pig but they brot such a small one. Mr. K. had a sheep & said he’d sell me that so we killed it. Wegmuellers went to the bridge to see the snow and saw it. He rests quite a bit - but needs it.

Wed. Mar. 16

Cut up the sheep - canned 1 qt meat & 1 at. stew. put back legs in ice box. Worked some at pictures. How well I remember 2 yrs. ago. [visiting in Illinois] and now they have dedicated their new church. and Mrs. Ostroth is much better - quite well.

Thur. Mar. 17

Mail came just as we finished dinner. Quite a lot of letters - with news of all sorts. Byrd & Angie are to be married Apr. 12 or 13. A parcel of 6 A & 1 B batteries came from Maico & Ray says he has my other aid. Beattys must have left it there. Bells wrote of good interest at Biasiko.

Fri. Mar. 18

Just a little of lots of things - but some time was spent at the pictures. I’m getting them taken care of. Filled in the blanks for my passport to the tune of $10. They don’t get any cheaper. The folks walked back to the river.

Sat. Mar. 19

Did usual work - only a little more because I think we are going to Oicha on Mon. taking a sick man in. & we will make a picnic of it. Mrs K. will go too. Twill be grand to see the folks. All had supper here. sprinkled so had to come in. had 2 brisk showers today.

Sun. Mar. 20

I’ve been writing Mrs. McKenrick & reminding her of a year ago. [visiting them in Florida] Services as usual. Miss Noweck is around again - and as noisey as ever. The guests went to Klines after supper & aren’t back yet - 9 P.M.

Mon. Mar. 21

We got off for Oicha by 7:15. Klines taking a sick boy over. Had nice visit before lunch. K’s ate at Drs. also Dad Deans & Bill Spees were there. Left by 2 & shopped til 4 - then came on & got here by 6. or before. found all OK. Got a parcel from Mrs Propst via Laura Belle - tea, chocs & Daily Light for Al.

Tues. Mar. 22

What a year this has been. God has so wonderfully led. But I feel depressed for there are misunderstandings and hard feelings. May I have wisdom to help - but I know prayer changes things. and I’m surely praying. Almost finished pictures.

Wed. Mar. 23

No one slept good last night - so all rested this P.M. I’ve had a bad head all day. but I finished the pictures. They aren’t in good order yet but at least they are in albums. Miss Noweck killed a pig today & will give us some & I’ll kill Mon. & pay back.

Thur. Mar. 24

Hard to say what I did today. Made corn meal muffins for dinner & they went over big. Mr Kline went to the forest to settle our boundary - & found Jacquemin has been cutting on our side. Gov’t is having some trouble with him. He is crazy to make money. My tummy isn’t good these days. Sorted out seeds for both girls.

Fri. Mar. 25

I’ve been feeling miserable today - sick stomach and headache. Ate little dinner - and supper. am taking soda. Will go to dispensary & see if they can find malaria. Wegmuellers are talking of going to Oicha on Mon. & perhaps staying all night.

Sat. Mar. 26

Baked & stewed as per usual and had supper here. Then Mr. Wegmueller showed slides - of Yosemite & their work & the view of Lake Kivu from their veranda. All beautiful. Are now planning to go to Oicha Mon. & stay all night. He may show pictures there. How wonderfully the Lord has led this year.

Sun. Mar. 27

And now tomorrow we hope to go to Oicha - even for the night. Thank God for His wonderful leading all year. A quiet day. I’m sure a revival is coming for some seem more earnest than ever. God hasten it. Keeps cloudy with little sprinkles. We hope for the down pour soon both in natural world & spiritual.

Mon. Mar. 28 Oicha

Got away in good time 8:30 & would have gotten our name in the kettle but the post master didn’t come for 45 min. But we are here. Mr. W. showed his slides at Beckers & we will all see Dr. in the morning. Not many white patients now.

Tues. Mar. 29

Dr. looked at my eye. Says there is some trouble but may not get bad. no way to cure it but gave me med. to retard further going. Mr W.’s trouble is nerves. She is quite OK physically. But we all must wait til tomorrow to return. Cl showed his movies on Beckers lawn - lots of natives came.

Wed. Mar. 30

We left almost 11. Billy came along after much coaxing & trying to pack his own suit case. Found all OK here. They killed the pig yesterday & Mrs K. put all into the ice box. Masikini wouldn’t even try out the lard. So, plenty to do tomorrow. Saw large herd of elephants near Semliki - on the hill side. Counted 18.

Thur. Mar. 31

Yes, I well remember that day a yr ago. [with Bells in Atlanta] Poor Jim did try to hustle - but those days were not long enuf. Mr & Mrs Hansen - Adm. from Mutwangas are in Miss F’s house for couple of days but leave tomorrow for Watalinga. Came to call ab’t 5 P.M. & then again at 7:15 for pictures til after 9. Talked Eng. very well.

Fri. Apr. 1

Starting the 2^nd quarter of the year. Shower ab’t noon. Billy & Coralee got on fine. Wanted Billy to sleep as he was up so late last eve, but he wiggled too much. Went to bed in good time tho. I have ab’t decided to send the journals from 1906 to 1916. Tho they may not help much. Will ask Alice Hurlburt to take ‘em.

Sat. Apr. 2

What a surprise we got when just at supper time a car drove up & it was Mr. Hoyt & Mr. Wear & Dr. Charles. Mr H looks well. They are getting specimens for the Friends Univ. Museum. They had supper with us on the lawn. They are at the hotel. Go on to Oicha & Bunia tomorrow.

Sun. Apr. 3

Rainy all A.M. no services. only ours at 4 P.M. All ate dinner here. Mrs. K. roasted a ham & it was fine. Squash pie - because Billy picked it. he wanted to make a jack o lantern! Went down near Mutsora to see the Mt. it was lovely & clear. Will I be alone tomorrow night?

Mon. Apr. 4

It’s 9:30 P.M. and Billy has just got into Dr’s car. but they aren’t off yet. - now they are. Dr. had trouble & got to the village ab’t 7:30. I had washed Billy & had him ready for bed then dressed him. He is pleased to go tho didn’t seem to care if he didn’t go. Now we will get to bed.

Tues. Apr. 5

How I wish I knew how they got home last night - but wont know til mail man comes tomorrow. Am getting things & letters ready to send - - just here the man came & said they got to Beni O.K. Cl. met them at the Semliki. I am so glad all went well. Must read mail now.

Wed. Apr. 6

Such a lovely day we took weiners up to the river. Had a good feed. all enjoyed it much. ended with toasting marsh mallows. Lo’s letter tells of John Rensches death & Tillie Soliday - and some others are very ill. Also got Byrds wedding invite.

Thur. Apr. 7

Saa Mbili had the day off to make elephant pit. I set out 9 rooted roses. Will take more to Gl. next Tues. Am getting things together to send with Klines on Mon. Want to get some ivory for Byrds wedding gift.

Fri. Apr. 8

Have packages all wrapped & ready for Klines to take Mon. morning. Went to Mutwangas & got a pair of vases and 2 serviette rings for Byrd’s wedding. While I write this folks are buzzing at Cora’s getting the Indian dinner for the Jr. U.S.W.S. that helps Beth.

Sat. Apr. 9

This has been a day of usual Sat. work. I was just out of eggs - and was told I’d get some if I pd. Fr. 1. per egg. That’s too much but if they wont bring for less what can I do? I got about 3 doz. Talked late after supper. ab’t the Lords return. Will wash hair & go to bed.

Sun. Apr. 10

Clouds blew in some but had services. rained quite hard during services. Had PM. meeting. tho Mr K wasn’t there. Reading Gold from Golgotha. K’s want to leave by 7. Have packages all ready & letters.

Mon. Apr. 11

Cloudy all day. Baked mock fruit cake & cinnamon rolls & pie crust. & got things ready to leave tomorrow. Klines left ab’t 7. are at hotel in Bunia tonight. Have the sewing machine & ought to stay home & sew but I’ll work fast on Wed.

Tues. Apr. 12

Got away by 8 & went to post off. then to Oicha by 11 about. Had little visit before late dinner. W’s were kept late by Dr. My passport came but not theirs. So, next Mon. they leave here & go to Oicha & stay til their p.p. comes. Dr. really wants to see them again tho they had hoped to go to Kampala from here.

Wed. Apr. 13

Ab’t 10:30 Mr & Mrs Holte came. They are all settled in Miss F’s house. Suppose the children will come tomorrow. Then they will be happy. they seem very nice folks. Very appreciative. I sewed at John’s quilt but not finished. Talked til 8.

Thur. Apr. 14

Klines & children came about 1:30. Couldn’t get up the hill as it rained so much. Holtes are happy to be together again. The children are lovely. Mr. plays a flute & she plays guitar or mandolin. They brot new ones that were sent to the children by the grandmother. They sing nicely too.

Fri. Apr. 15 Good Fri.

Busy day but don’t see much for it. They all went to 2^nd Valley but got back for late lunch. They leave at 6 for the Lake - stop at de Wildes for permit. We have break. & lunch all packed. Mrs W. went to bed with bad head. Mr W. showed Holtes some pictures.

Sat. Apr. 16

They got away a bit after 6. & had a very happy time saw lots of animals. Tho very rainy when they started, it was clear when they got there. Had trouble with skidding but used chains. We got beef @ 18. a kilo. I baked 3 apple pies - & we’ll have ice cream with it.

Sun. Apr. 17 EASTER

Sunny mostly. This has been a lovely day - full of good things. The Holtes played & sang at all 3 services this A.M. and Mr K. showed Resurrection pictures this eve & they sang again. He plays well & she too & they sing nicely together.

Mon. Apr. 18

And now I am alone in the house. W’s left just after 2 & were hardly down the hill when it rained hard. Then ab’t supper time natives said a white man was stuck below the village - but after Kline & Mr Holte went down with rope they found that some one only thot so. & no one was there.

Tues. Apr. 19

Lasses & Miss Blanchard came just as we finished our supper. and they say Cl’s are coming tomorrow. That he didn’t go to Bunia as planned. Lasses brot 100 lb. bag of flour - & the things I asked for. I should have baked a cake since they come tomorrow.

Wed. Apr. 20

What a perfectly wonderful happy day. [birthday] We baked buns & I made 4 lemon pies. Cls & Wegmuellers came ab’t 11:30. Gl brot potato salad & walnut cake. Yum. Mrs K. brot lovely white & pink cake & ice cream. We were 21 in all. Gl gave me ivory rings & hanky. & Miss N. a lovely slip. Holtes doily set made by natives. All tired but happy.

Thur. Apr. 21

Mail came ab’t 3 P.M. Letters 3 for birthday. Wrote Co and started one to Virginia May. Got oranges ready for marmalade. Paluku still not here so am asking for another boy to come. Gl. showed me the letter from the office with slips totaling $350. Thank God. That takes care of the accident & then some.

Fri. Apr. 22

Made 5 glasses of marmalade. & tried making candied peel but it just got hard. so I’ve made candy of the syrup. Baked Wellesly Fudge Cake. but have it to ice in morning. Folks are playing Pit & are so noisy. Tried to write but didn’t do much.

Sat. Apr. 23

Put icing on choc. cake & baked 3 rhubarb pies. Mrs K. made ice cream. Holtes all bathed in the river. They are clearing the stones out of the river bed so they can walk to the falls. Music on gram. this eve. Mr. Lasse’s birthday.

Sun. Apr. 24

Mr. Lasse & Holtes sang French and played in all services today. I got a letter written after supper when all went to Klines to see pictures. Had nap this PM but am sleepy.

Mon. Apr. 25

Washed big wash. Mrs Holte boiled up the childrens white clothes. Saa 2 [Saa Mbili means “2 o-clock” or “2 hours” in Kingwana and Swahili] went to Mutwangas & brot 800 of cash. but that wont buy a pig + pay help. Perhaps I’ll get some in next mail. Bicycler goes to Oicha tomorrow so am sending Gls letter. Roasted lots of coffee.

Tues. Apr. 26

Fixed sandwiches + for Mr Lasse and he is camping at Kaparatas for a hunt tomorrow. Rained a lot out that way but he may not have gotten into it. Am not getting pig tomorrow til he comes in & we see if he has any thing.

Wed. Apr. 27

Mr. L. got a nice water buck. but the joy was spoiled because a child ran across the road before the car. & by the time he got it here & Miss N. saw it - it died. 8 yr. old girl. We are all so sorry. He will go to Beni early tomorrow. to settle ab’t the affair.

Thur. Apr. 28

Mr. L & Mr Holte went to Beni to see the Official, taking several witnesses along & then found Mr Braun gone & the asst. here at Mutwangas. Got back ab’t 4. Case is not yet decided. Women are making the trouble. Canned 3 qts of meat. Letter from Gl. she had flu. but was better. Did the double puzzle today.

Fri. Apr. 29

Made do nuts for dessert for dinner and gave Mrs K some for P.M. Coffee when the asst. Administrator & wife called. He brot 2 medals one for Erisa & one for Josia who are both at Blukwa. he also spoke with Mr Lasse & says there is no possible blame on him for the accident. the Judge must still report.

Sat. Apr. 30

1/3 of 1949 past. Had a hard rain - so thankful. but we had to eat supper indoors. I baked spice cake, mango pie, buns & coffee cake. Klines brot ice cream with choc. and almonds to put over it. Gary is sick so Mrs K. took sandwich etc & went back to him. Boys broke one of my Kenya tea set saucers.

Sun. May 1

Mr K. and Holtes left ab’t 8. I got their lunch & thermos bottles ready by 7. They ate break at Klines. Mr L. spoke very well at our 2^nd mtg. He also read this P.M. all came here. The folks came during our mtg. Said they had a nice time. They had a lively time playing a Bible game.

Mon. May 2

A little mail came by the bicycler we sent Sat. I got several letters off. A letter from Willsons who are at Oicha. Mrs is getting treatments & when finished they’d like to come over. So I told them Lasses are leaving Mon. They may come then.

Tues. May 3

Finally got a pig. Mr Holte drove down & brot it here and after haggling we killed & weighed it. Gave him 350 Frcs. 35 kilos with head for boys. Mr K. took several to de Wildes & brot pictures etc. Mr Holte brot dried fish. I’m soaking 2 to see how they’ll be.

Wed. May 4

Cut up pig - canned 3 qts. Made a bit of sausage. Made scrapple. and this P.M. went to de Wildes with Lasses. 2 Am. school teachers & a Polish biz. woman from T.T. [Tanganyika Territory] & their driver called - on their way from Cape to Cairo. They too went to de Wildes.

Thur. May 5

Baked Mock Fruit cake. Lasses & Miss B. want to leave tomorrow - so are doing last things. Can’t send much as they hope to go to Ruanguba for Sun. Good rain after noon. These days last year were tiresome. [ship stopped at Lobito & Luanda, Angola, enroute to Matadi, Congo] No mail man yet.

Fri. May 6

Lasses & Miss B. got away before 9. Holtes went to the hotel for a swim. Ab’t 10 the hotel car came with an Am. who was accidentally shot - he shot & wounded a buffalo which charged him & Mr Jacquemin shot it & the bullet went thro & hit the Am. making a bad cut at base of skull. then the buffalo fell onto him. A Belgian Dr came up here to sew it up but Miss N. told them to get to Oicha for blood transfusion as he was bleeding badly. They worked 2 ¾ hrs. We hope he will recover.

Sat. May 7

Baked & stewed as per usual. Anna Marie made fudge. I baked mulberry pie of some I canned some time ago. Strawberries are coming on and we can’t get sugar for jam. The man that was shot seemed to be some better. the men went to see him. They were taking him to Dr Becker today.

Sun. May 8

The 4^th anniversary of Peace and our 43^rd - which would be Joy if I were not alone. and I’m sure I wont need to have many more alone. Communion Sun. and quite a lot are here. Masikini is back in fellowship again. May God help him to walk close to Him.

Mon. May 9

A yr. ago was our last on board. I wasn’t sorry. I sent men to pick berries & we got a nice lot for 2 meals & Mrs. K. made shortcake & had us all for coffee & shortcake about 4 P.M. Got things ready to send Gl. as Ks go to Oicha tomorrow.

Tues. May 10

Klines left ab’t 8 & came back ab’t 6. brot some things & mail but no sugar. Quite nice mail. How I do remember a yr. ago. [arrival at Matadi] Holtes want to go up to look out pt. in the morning. I’ve made sandwiches & a thermos of coffee.

Wed. May 11

Holtes 3 went but they were scarcely up when clouds blew in & continued covering the hills all day so we had fire in grate. Mr & Mrs Willson came in time for lunch. So nice to see them.

Thur. May 12

Not a pleasant day - cloudy, but men worked some. Got letter off for S.U.M. folks. I rather hope they wont try to come. Have asked Mr. Van to write them too. I couldn’t give all the information they wanted.

Fri. May 13

Fri. and the 13^th but everything went alright. Picked berries again & had short cake for dinner & plain berries for supper. Rather rainy all P.M. Wrote at letters for the folks to take on Mon. Made jello for Sun. night supper.

Sat. May 14

It was so pleasant after break. that we decided to have the weiner roast at the river. Mrs W. & I didn’t go & the others had to come running as it began to rain - had pie & coffee here. Mr. Holte brot rhubarb from Jac’s & I made pie for supper - so we had it ala mode.

Sun. May 15

O me O my I’ve said goodby to the Holtes. They hope to get away by 4 in the morning. I may waken & may not. They sang & played in A.M. service and after supper or when they left here we sang & prayed & had a nice last time. I’m so thankful Willsons are here.

Mon. May 16

They got away by 4:20. Willsons were up & we all went out onto the veranda & waved our lights at them. The houses seem very empty. I got letters off. Miss N came for tea & Mrs K. & Coralee came too. Holtes expected to get to Dr. Woodhams. & Mr K. to Rethy.

Tues. May 17

Nothing very exciting here. Mrs K. found quite a lot of vegs in her garden & gave us all some. gren beans - peas - toms - eggplant. All very acceptable. I shall see about picking berries perhaps tomorrow. Cleaned the guest house but it needs pembe badly.

Wed. May 18

A good shower again this P.M. it’s getting to be quite regular - and how the weeds are growing. I got the Sears order finished - almost $40. !!! I hope they send it all. They usually do for Mrs Kline.

Thur. May 19

How well I recall last yr. [obliged to accept supper and accommodations from a Catholic center while driving north from Leopoldville] Nice mail today. Money is in the Bank. Thank God. Lovely A.M. & gorgeous sunset. Rainy P.M. Picked strawberries canned 3 qts for Gl. Used her sugar. I have very little.

Fri. May 20

Wrote home letter. Worked outside some tying up sweet peas, etc. Sprinkles every P.M. tho A.Ms are quite pleasant. Miss N. killed a pig yesterday & gave me quite a nice piece - in exchange for what she got of mine.

Sat. May 21

Baked do nuts etc all AM. Kline came ab’t 1 - brot quite a lot of letters. Cutest picture of Sally Jo. Miss N. has asked Willsons to take some sick folks to Oicha Mon & they ask me to go too. Twould be fine. Brands want to come July. Harters can’t come.

Sun. May 22

Native services as per usual. Klines & Noweck went to Hansen’s (officials) for dinner. didn’t get back til almost 5 so no Eng. mtg. Wrote at letters & got things together for tomorrow. Hope to be off by 8. A quiet restful day. - Happy birthday Cora.

Mon. May 23

Got away before 8. Went in to Beni first then Oicha. I wanted to bring Billy back but he had fever. All are OK & so comfy in their new house. Need tables & cupboards. & verandas aren’t finished but they get on very well. Lots of mail. Saw the most gorgeous coloring on hills. Snow was lighted up. beautiful.

Tues May 24

Settled accts with every one. & thank God I have enuf to pay up Mr K. he finally gave me my statement - for Nov-Apr. I hope we can stay balanced now. Lots of letters & magazines came but still no Readers Digest.

Wed. May 25

Rained hard in night & was cloudy & rainy all day. Had roast chicken & dressing for dinner - enuf left for tomorrow. Pd. Fr. 25. Got Am. ready for mattresses. Gladys gave me Kapok too for some. Ray sent down a huge basket of cotton - 80 kilos - so I can make several thick pads or mattresses.

Thur. May 26

Queen Mary (Mother) birthday. 82 yrs - 1949. Sunny & bright til ab’t 3 P.M. when it rained very hard especially up in the hills. Could see waterfalls in many places. 2 trees fell over near the water ditch & so the water is stopt. Mr. K. came for news then sat & talked. Told of his trip taking Miss Dakin to Stan.

Fri. May 27

Borrowed the sewing machine & sewed 2 mattresses and 2 cushions for the grass cases Roberts sent me. Want to sew another mattress tomorrow - if possible.

Sat. May 28

Stuffed the grass cushions. Also put kapok into mattress. have it on Mr W.’s bed. He says looks like yeast was working up! Made Krispie balls. Mr K found Rice Krispies at Sedec. Will do cotton mattress on Mon. Beth’s form letter came & I read it aloud.

Sun. May 29

While at A.M. service Jim & Agnes came. Are staying the night & I’ll get them off early. Mr. W. sang several songs for us. Very fine. Jim in west room Ag. in my bed. I’m in east room.

Mon. May 30

Bells got away before 6 & Mr K. took Jacquemins just after 7. Mr K. got back ab’t 7:30 but didn’t get the Irumu mail as it didn’t come while they were there. The enamel that Holtes got for me came. and a letter from Al. Jenkinsons are at Oicha. she is quite ill with black water - they want to come here later. All packed ready to go to Lake. Miss N and Coralee too.

Tues. May 31

Got away a bit after 5. When we got past Mutwangas it rained hard for a bit. but no more. Saw lots of animals. Took a new road around the hills & lookt into Uganda. Just as we got to the huts a fish truck came & the man asked Mr W. if we wanted some - & gave us 4. We fried them & they were very fine.

Wed. June 1

Rained all day. So we said “Thanks Lord” for taking us to the Lake yesterday for the roads are spoiled now. Hope it doesn’t rain any more before Sat. May pick berries to take along. Mr. W. worked at double sided puzzle all day & hasn’t finished.

Thur. June 2

Cloudy but not much rain. How good the Lord has been all year. Picked berries & put into ice box and made jam. also some marmalade. Miss N. killed a pig and will let me have ½. I’ll take quite a bit to Gl. & Mrs. Becker. W’s doing the boquet puzzle.

Fri. June 3

All pretty well packed. How well I remember a yr. ago. [reunited with Raymond & family at Rethy after driving up from Matadi] What a happy happy year it has been. It began with an H.A.M. [Heart of Africa Mission] worker as guest & ends with them. Sorry to have come to their last night - for it has been a happy 3 wks. I’m so glad I can go with them.

Sat. June 4 Oicha

Got here in time for late dinner. glad Cl. came in still later. Mr. Jenkinson was in Beni & I rode back with him. Willsons shopped & came later. Mrs. J. is still very ill so Dr. doesn’t know if he can go to Rw. on Mon. I’m sleeping at Drs. Mrs. wanted it. In the room I had in 1946.

Sun. June 5

Mrs. Jenkinson was very ill this P.M. We met for prayer. Agnes gave blood for transfusion and this eve the fever seems broken. There was color in urine again - which is the 3^rd time but we trust the Lord will strengthen her. It’s so nice being with Cls. 3 nurses had supper there.

Mon. June 6

A lovely sunny day. Our sick lady seems weaker and is ab’t ready to give up. but still we look to the Lord to give His strength. I sewed 2 khaki aprons. and helped with form letters this P.M. Agnes came in too & helpt. Mrs W. came for tea & he also - but later.

Tues. June 7

Searles came in this P.M. and are staying the night & we will go out tomorrow. Mrs. Jenkinson is so much better Dr. is going to Rethy at 2 A.M. Rendles came in this eve. so the last ward is occupied again. Searles are in Bells guest house.

Wed. June 8 HOME

Dr. did not go as nurses feared there might be trouble - expected to go this P.M. We were so long in Beni we had lunch at hotel. Some work to be done at the car. Thomas drove from there. Klines asked us all for supper. So glad. I got buns etc started for Gl. but none baked. Mail man got here just after us. we didn’t find him tho we looked.

Thur. June 9

Had berries picked so had fresh ones all day & made some jam. Baked bread and ginger bread. Put things away & got straightened out somewhat. finished reading my letters. & wrote some. Thomas is doing jigsaw puzzles.

Fri. June 10

All the folks went to Mutwangas for needles today. I washed breakfast dishes & talked a bit with Miss N. and got dinner. Just as I was taking it up Paluku came back - later others. Wrote at letters.

Sat. June 11

Put my bed - Simmons mattress and frame into guest room & set up Army bed in my room. I like it so much better. I’m sure I’ll be very comfy too. Had music. Thomas ran it & seemed to enjoy it.

Sun. June 12

Communion & a nice crowd out. Slept some & read & wrote. Mr K. being busy we had service here. I read. This eve just talked - that is I did most of it - & its almost 10!!

Mon. June 13

Picked berries & filled all the jars Searles brot but 1. Finished reading “Root out of dry ground”. Fighting headache all day. Got ab’t 12 letters off.

Tues. June 14

Writing at Mrs W’s letter - copying from Dad’s first ones at Kjb. How full of praise he was to be working among the Masai! He had walked up Mt. Longonot - 35 mi ab’t. He was always a good walker. and enjoyed the beauties all around so much. Had 20 boys come & clean the lawn.

Wed. June 15

Made short cake & boys picked Miss N’s berries. We had dinner with her & a nice visit. Worked at copying parts of John’s letters. Guess I’ll try to get all copied & post next mail - or soon - by air.

Thur. June 16

Worked at letters and I’m just not all here. I do enjoy going over them - and then think of the work now - 40 yrs later. Masikini baked peanut butter cookies. Broke my gold filled tooth - was eating milk toast so don’t know what broke it.

Fri. June 17

Baked bread & buns - finished up the letters. had 9 sheets - mostly extracts. Mrs Westervelt will likely condense even still more. Have had a nasty head - maybe malaria - its 10 days since I was at Oicha.

Sat. June 18

Baked apple pie & a new cake that was quite good. Had cheese souffle for supper. Mr S & Thomas went up the point to see the top. Saw it but clouds soon blew in. What a wonderful year this has been.

Sun. June 19

Mr K. went to some out schools. Mr. Searles preached in his place. Didn’t do much but read. Have a pile of S.S. Times to read.

Mon. June 20

Tried to rain a little. Got mail off. 2 extra men went because there are 8 parcels. One is mine from Co. Played Pit. Mr K beat. Sent telegram from Mutwangas (hotel).

Tues. June 21

Rain this eve - finally. So glad. Picked berries today but because of little rain & hot sun there were few. only ab’t 2 ½ qts of jam. Sewed another mattress. went to Klines to do it. boys are pulling & fluffing the cotton. Have one mattress full enough. Wrote letters.

Wed. June 22

Went to Nowecks for dinner again. I made pudding for her. Sent Kasole to get permit from de Wilde. They want to go to the Lake on Sat. but K. hasn’t returned.

Thur. June 23

Just at suppertime Cl came in bringing Jenkinsons, Ericksons and 2 Norwegian workers. Ericksons & the Norweg. sleep in F’s house & eat at Klines. Searles offered to go to Gary’s room & give J’s this room. Cl & Billy are in my room & I’m in east small.

Fri. June 24

Cl. Mr J. Mr. E. & the Norwegians left ab’t 4 for the Lake. Mr K. took Billy & Mrs E. out to the road & brot Mr. J. back. They got some buck too. We divided the pig so none had a lot to take care of - 43 kilos. Mrs. J. is so much better - but keeps very quiet still.

Sat. June 25

Usual baking & stewing. Made pineapple pie - like a recipe of Mrs. Klines. Thomas prefers a bath in the Lusilubi. Mr. de Wilde wont be back til Mon. so Searles have about given up the idea of going to the Lake. Played Pit - Mrs J. played too & seemed to enjoy it.

Sun. June 26

Cold is nasty. Meetings as usual. It’s so dry - we do need rain. Our mtg here - as Mrs. J. doesn’t walk far yet. Finished reading Gold from Golgotha. After supper reminisced - and laughed. Mr J. came out 19.

Mon. June 27

Pretty hard rain ab’t 4. Boys had not brot in the clothes so most got very wet again. are drying Searles around the fire. some are ironed. Got letters ready. Searles will take the man tomorrow.

Tues. June 28

Searles got away in good time but tho we thot surely they’d taken every thing yet they left the tins in which the jam was packed. Jenkinsons say they can take it. The mail man went with them so we hope he will get back tomorrow.

Wed. June 29

Baked cookies & bread. Saa Mbili had most of the day off. Mail came. Mrs. Jenkinson likes chin. check. so we play. He reads. Word from Colletts - they want to bring their daughter.

Thur. June 30

Today Masikini went to Mutwangas & got the money for the check that wasn’t signed quite right. Canned some peas again. Mr Meyer called. He used to be U.F.M. then was chaplain. His wife had a black baby so left him.

Fri. July 1

The Colletts came ab’t 7:15 just after Mr. Mayeur left. & we were ready to eat. And just as they went to the car & over to the house it started to rain & is at it still. Now every one is settled & I hope can rest. They missed the road some place which made them late.

Sat. July 2

Brands got here ab’t 3. are settled. Jenkinsons are up in Gary’s room. Mr. Mayeur didn’t come and we had to eat inside - too cold & cloudy. Worked in kitchen all A.M. & bathed after lunch. Pretty tired.

Sun. July 3

Rainy til ab’t 10 when the drum went. but I staid home & told the boys to go. Kisa has fever so Miss N. wouldn’t leave him to come to mt’g. Mr. J. spoke to us - very helpfully.

Mon. July 4

Very large wash - and all got fairly dry but was threatening a lot. got peas & canned 1 qt. Got quite a lot of letters off.

Tues. July 5

Rained all A.M. but Miss N. picked her berries & I picked mine so had them for dinner, with fresh biscuits. Mr K. went to Mutwangas to get things Mrs Hansen had to sell - they go home. but when K. got there she had already sold all. Pictures this eve.

Wed. July 6

Borrowed Miss N’s records - she got from Hansens. Nutcracker. 6 records & Brahms concerto for Violin & orchestra & Kreitzles plays it. Op. 77. They are so beautiful it seemed Dad must be somewhere nearby.

Thur. July 7

Miss N. killed a pig. I’m to have part for which I am very thankful. Mail came after supper. Nice letters. Rays say Imhoffs have left. and they expect Zimmermans any time.

Fri. July 8

Busy day - pressured peas & tom. mix. and baked bread. so didn’t get any real rest. Got ½ pig from Noweck but it had very little fat. Wrote home folks.

Sat. July 9

Busy just ab’t all day. All here to supper which we thot we’d eat outside but just the last minute it rained & blew. As we were thro Mr. Burk came. So we got the little east room ready for him. Pleasant eve talking ab’t Canada & cold!

Sun. July 10

Communion and quite a number in from out districts. Mr Brand read at P.M. meeting. Quite a shake ab’t 8:15. and rained also. Looked at snap albums.

Mon. July 11

Big wash got mostly dry - but just as boys finished dishes it came down hard. lightening & thunder too. Last night a hut hear Jacquemins was struck & a man killed. saw fire from here. Mr Burk & Jenkinsons want to leave tomorrow.

Tues. July 12

Mr Burk and Jenkinsons got away at 9. Hope they are at Katwa tonight. I got the cot down again into my room. Have jello salad made & will bake buns tomorrow & scallop potatoes. Mrs K. has made cake & ice cream.

Wed. July 13

Scalloped potatoes, baked buns, made veg. jello salad. Mrs. K. made lovely cake & cream & pink ice cream. and grilled frankfurters. Just as we finished - we ate on Ks veranda - Tito came with the mail. I came down & read mine & the others staid at Ks til 9.

Thur. July 14

A good many more have passed on since. [arrow drawn to previous yr. “Mrs Lanning has passed on”] A man came from Oicha this morning with butter and ground wheat and coffee. Bless her heart - she surely knew what we needed. Brand will likely go next Wed. taking a load of muhogo [cassava] flour to Bogoro & then return.

Fri. July 15

Just at supper time Cls drove in and Ericksons. So, we had supper a bit later. Gl & Faith & Dick are in Miss N’s corner room. Ericksons up at Klines. Cl & Billy in my room & I on the couch. so every one has a place to sleep. Brands & Schultz are at Ks playing Pit.

Sat. July 16

Busy day and again could not eat on lawn as it began to rain. Most went to overhanging rock A.M. & the men climbed up the rock pt. this P.M. Ks killed a pig so had chops. & spaghetti this eve & sausage.

Sun. July 17

Cls got away after supper - ab’t 6. I fear they got into rain & I’m sure those in the back found it cold. Again we had rhubarb pie. [arrow drawn to “rhubarb pie” same date last yr.] Miss N. didn’t come to 4 P.M. mtg. Rainy - snow on the hi hills this morning.

Mon. July 18

Wonder if Ray has had a happy day. [birthday] How fast the years go by. Had very large wash & didn’t all get dry - but some did.

Tues. July 19

Boys didn’t finish ironing - but most all. Miss Schultz, Mr. Collett and Owen are about ready to leave. Several of us had baths today. Got a birthday letter off to Miss Frost - enclosed $5.

Wed. July 20

A nice mail & he was in by noon. He went on the bicycle. Said he saw Mr Brand. & Mr B. opened the bag & took what mail he needed. They got away after break. & it does seem empty without them.

Thur. July 21

Wash mostly dry. Wanted berries but there are none in my patch. Miss N may have some for tomorrow. My back & hip were very lame - tho didn’t keep me awake last night. & tonight all is much better.

Fri. July 22

Thot the men might be back this eve. but not yet. Jennie Ringel has been in glory 2 yrs. [arrow drawn to this date 2 yrs. ago “Jennie Ringel passed away ...”] and how very many relatives & friends have joined her during this time. Miss N. picked berries so put some into ice box for tomorrow. Masikini brot loquats.

Sat. July 23

The men got back by 2:30. It rained hard after they were here. Masikini’s wife had a baby last night & it died - so M. didn’t come today. I’m glad that didn’t happen last wk. Gl. writes I should come over with Colletts next Fri & go with Ericksons to Rethy on 2 wks from today.!!!

Sun. July 24

Quiet day. I staid home with Dicky & got the dinner going. Masikini came. Had good rest because I lost 2 hrs. last night. Thinking. Am putting things together a bit. Wrote some letters. No rain.

Mon. July 25

Got some letters off. Rained all A.M. so men got very little work done. Wash is still out on the line - too wet to bring in. Men showed slides in church tonight. The people are always glad to see them.

Tues. July 26

Baked pie and canned some tomatoes. knitted some too. Thot I was getting a sheep but it didn’t come. Saa 2 says ‘twas a very small one & he wanted over 200 for it - so I’m glad he didn’t brig it. Wrote Gl & Helen.

Wed. July 27

Brands got away after dinner and we hope they are at Katwa now. I miss them & am glad these folks are still here & that I can go with them. Have oiled my pretty table & will varnish it tomorrow. Good mail and thank God for good remittance. Praise Him.

Thur. July 28

Car is all packed and boys have been told what to do. All curtains are down & washed but not ironed. They are to put them up when ready. pembe other house - etc etc. Masikini may come up to Rethy with Klines on Mon.

Fri. July 29 Oicha.

Left by 8. and got here before 12. and stopt in Beni & got my parcel which was the Shea Records. Cl. Collett & Erickson went to the Pygmy camp til tomorrow night. I sleep with Gladys. Have an awful headache.

Sat. July 30

Who is so blest as I - today with Cls next Sat. with Rays! Mostly busy with things for supper. usual cleaning. Gl. arranged flowers. Men got back ab’t 5. Seemed to have had a nice time. Every one came to 7 oclock supper but Drs & Miss Edna. Miss Olsons looks well & is happy. Mr & Mrs. Mann are here too. Expect their baby this wk.

Sun. July 31

A quiet restful P.M. I staid while Gl. went to S.S. then went to church with Cl. We had roast chicken & dressing & custard pie. Colletts are ready to leave early - have said goodby. After service Dr. played my Shea records & all enjoyed it. Next Sun. with Rays??

Mon. Aug. 1

Guess Colletts got away - also Brands. Cl & Mr. Erickson left after breakfast. We were alone for dinner & Bishops were here for supper. Faith declares she swallowed a pin. Dr’s Xray is broken so couldn’t look but we doubt it.

Tues. Aug. 2

Sent man to Beni with butter. Sewed at aprons but not finished. Baked ginger bread. Boy baked bread. Bishops here for supper again. Note from Cl. will be in tomorrow night. Wrote Stacy & miss Johnson.

Wed. Aug. 3

Here again this year. and now Cl has worked hard. He came back from the pygmies today. They had a nice time. Mrs E. & Delight were here for dinner. Bishops for supper again. Dr. thinks Manns baby may be here by morning.

Thur. Aug. 4

Mann’s baby came early this morn. We got away just after 7. and spent til 10 in Beni doing things mostly for others - got to Hurlburts abt noon. Paul [dentist] did mine right away & then only 1 of Billys as there was no time for the other 3. It stormed hard & was so dark we used flash to see to work. Home by 7:15.

Fri. Aug. 5

Helpt bake bread & buns. Good. Every one here to supper. Mrs Ericksons birthday. Gl. baked the cake. No Wepplers have come yet. By tomorrow night I’ll be seeing Rays I hope. We leave abt 6 we hope.

Sat. Aug. 6

Rethy and Rays got here just before we did. and I’ve had some visit with them & others. Mrs U. has given me her office with a nice Simmons bed!!! We did some shopping in Bunia & got bacon too & the roads were very muddy much of the way yet we got here by 5:30. Wepplers are not coming.

Sun. Aug. 7

A grand day. So fine being here with Rays. Mrs. U. wont let me help a thing - bless her. Sally Jo is so darling & doesn’t seem afraid of me now. Mr. Pierson spoke at 4 oclock mtg. Just at supper time Arthur Barnetts came so Ray, Sara & I went over & chatted a bit. Communion service at Native mtg.

Mon. Aug. 8

Many more came today. Deans came to Macs. Dad Deans fell & hurt his ankle. Arthur B. put it into a cast as they can’t tell how badly it is injured. When they return they will go to Bambu a mines place & have it Xrayed. Dr. B’s Xray is broken. Had tea at Macs. Pauls called this eve. I baked rhubarb pie.

Tues. Aug. 9

It’s after 10 & we’re just back from the program. It was very good but pretty long. Several came in today & Blukwa folks are going back tonight. It’s cold & foggy. Miss Gingrich is coming out with us. We’ll have to see if Klines can have her.

Wed. Aug. 10 Oicha

Got away rather late as there was some sort of Com. mtg with Mr. Erickson. Found Klines in Bunia. & Piersons had just left. Hurlburts were here to get the boys. had been waiting sice 4. We got here 8:30. Ericksons very tired & she ab’t sick.

Thur. Aug. 11 HOME

When going to the car with Piersons I stept on a stone & turned my foot. Dr. strapped it so I can walk carefully. Coralee had 2 teeth pulled because others were coming in crooked. Got away ab’t 3:30. Did shopping in Beni left every thing for Cl. to bring tomorrow. Couldn’t make the hill so boys pushed. Miss N. brot down a pot of tea & that’s all I had - still feel sick. Talked late. Miss Gingrich is along.

Fri. Aug. 12

The 2 cars got here ab’t 5:30. It had rained so hard the road was slippy. Ericksons got here first. Cls. brot all our stuff & it was a lot. They brot fresh fish fried - baked beans. birthday cake. I found a whistle tea kettle for Gl. Hope it works OK. Ate up at Ks. too wet for outside. My foot is much better.

Sat. Aug. 13

Richard Ericksons birthday. His Mother baked a cake & decorated it pretty & we had ice cream with strawberries over it. I seemed to be at work all day & not much to show for it. We killed a pig. Cls will take some with them on Mon. Piersons did not come. Had gram. music. Cl played. it was so nice.

Sun. Aug. 14

Got pig cut up & put on ice so they can take most along tomorrow. We all had chops. Others went to communion but I staid. Twas rainy at first, then cleared. Wrote Lo & Warren birthday letters. Every one but Dicky & me went to de Wildes afer supper. Mr E. read at our service.

Mon. Aug. 15

Cl’s & E’s got loaded & left after lunch. Piersons came ab’t 4. and abt 7 two cars came. Arthur Bs & Cooks. Together we got the beds ready over in F’s house. I gave them supper. They intended going via Butiaba but couldn’t get the boat. so came this way.

Tues. Aug. 16

Arthurs had break. here & Cooks dinner, & all here to lawn supper and Shea’s records afterward. A lovely sunny day so all had nice time up river. Mr K. sprained his ankle. Miss Congleton sent me a Tru Vue - with 5 rolls. I’m very glad for it.

Wed. Aug. 17

Arthurs got away first tho they were slow. Cooks didn’t leave til 10 or after. They took tomatoes to Gl. They gave me Fr. 250. Bless ‘em. I’ve got letters lined up - ab’t 6 airs to get off. One is ready. I’m so thankful Piersons are here.

Thur. Aug. 18

Floyd & Betty went up the hills. Just before dinner a car came in - the Am. Consul at Leo Mr. Swesey. Then just before dark another came. Mr Tucker. Mr. Hackett etc - language men. The consul went back to hotel. Made up the beds in F’s house. Twas only pembed today.

Fri. Aug. 19

The Am. Consul to Nairobi, Mr. Groth, called before break. as he had to leave at once afterward. Later the language men left too. Baked bread & did various things. Will fix up F house tomorrow morning.

Sat. Aug. 20

Vans came ab’t 4. and they & Miss Stewart are settled in F’s house. Miss Clapper in West room. Had cheese souffle. Waldorf salad, do nuts & coffee & ice cream. Every one tired so going to bed before nine. I’ll wash my hair first. Earthquake in Italy.

Sun. Aug. 21

Had S.S. and then one service. Mr K spoke. I had said the boys should say in church I’d come home & get the dinner & then we all came. Had mtg at 4. Music after supper. Every one rested and slept & read all P.M.

Mon. Aug. 22

Cl. Billy, Mr & Mrs Mann & baby & Miss Rawn came ab’t 11. Klines all went down to an outschool for the day so all ate dinner here. the Manns & Rawn were at Ks for supper. They want to leave early for a hunt & camp at the Semliki. Cl on couch, Billy on floor.

Tues Aug. 23

They got away ab’t 4:45. Mr Rawn and Miss Clapper went too. We killed a pig yesterday. Gave ½ to others. Canned 2 qts. made sausage & got some nice lard. & will give Cls some roast. Guests are putting new jigsaw puzzle together. letter to Geo & Soph.

Wed. Aug. 24

Word came from Campers to come with truck to meet them. they had 4 buffalo +. A crowd (6) of tourists came up & took a lot of time so I didn’t get my mail off as I wanted to. Campers came in ab’t 6 P.M. Some of the meat is good but some seemed hi. All declare they had a good time - and the natives are happy.

Thur. Aug. 25

We had lovely steaks of buffalo calf. and I canned 2 qts & we have plenty to make hamburgers for supper tomorrow night. All the help seem happy with what they got. tho it seemed pretty high.

Fri. Aug. 26

Baked buns and sponge cake - and had station supper of hamburgers & buns. Yuda helped fry the hamburgers - made of buffalo calf. They were good. Strawberries & ice cream. Made lots of jam.

Sat. Aug. 27

They got away finally. and arrived at Ocha OK as was reported by Misses Love & Quinche when they got here ab’t 6. They came to get Miss Gingrich & will leave early. Miss Love is in west room Miss Q. on couch. Woldn’t let me. I baked mince pie of Mrs. K’s. Queer Sat. because no station supper here.

Sun. Aug. 28

Floyd had long talk with church elders & Mr K. yesterday & Kitambala spoke very well on love. I do hope things will go more smoothly. Only God can do it. Have only 1 mtg now after S.S. so are out quite early & Mrs K. asked us to dinner so the boys were off after break. We got supper too. Rained some but not much. Girls got away by 6.

Mon. Aug. 29

Piersons got away after break. There was no flour ready for him to take to Cl. They had sold all to Jacquemin - so Miss Noweck sent lots of cooking bananas over. We cleaned - pembed in spots. Did huge washing. not all dry. Wrote 2 letters.

Tues. Aug. 30

4 Calif tourists called this A.M. Stams came just as I finished my lunch. So they are all settled. The children love the water. They brot a big mail & Noweck’s large parcels. She gave me some tinned meats. Choates come the 6^th. Letter from Co says Byrds wont leave til Oct. or thereabouts.

Wed. Aug. 31

Mr. Stam is ready to leave at 4:30. Miss N. gave me 6 tins of fruit Gerbers baby food for Sally Jo. Hope it goes thro promptly. Sending what Piersons left behind too. Men repaired grass roof. do wish I c’d afford iron or tile.

Thur. Sept. 1

Mr. Stam got away shortly after 4. and isn’t back so they didn’t get what the wanted this morning. Picked strawberries and made ab’t 5 qts of jam. Have some in the ice box for Mr. Stam if he comes back tomorrow. Played Shea’s records. Stams know him well - worked in same church.

Fri. Sept. 2

Mr Stam came back by 4 p.m. They had gotten only a pig. but Cl & Erickson staid on tonight hoping for a chance tho get more. Made all over lace & yellow pillow for guest room.

Sat. Sept. 3

I tried making Rosettes. Got some nice ones but it’s hard to know just how hot it is for if too hot or too cold batter wont stick. Others are playing Rook. I’ve written several to send by Stams. Lois Uhlinger has a baby girl.

Sun. Sept. 4

Stams left right after lunch. Got car packed after church. They sang I played. Sang Bangala, he also spoke some. Good crowd out. I’m alone - but hoping Cls will come tomorrow & bring Mrs. Becker. Klines go in on Tues.

Mon. Sept. 5

Wot a day. The wash was just on the line when it began to rain - & it’s still at it & the clothes still on the line. Mended. finished letters - etc. varnished table again.

Tues. Sept. 6

Klines left ab’t 7:45. Then this eve a car came - it was Myron Schuits right behind them was Choates - and after dark Klines came. but had to leave the car near the village. nice mail. Schuits are in F. house. Choates here.

Wed. Sept. 7

They all got baths & just lolled around all day. Klines new organ is very nice. Men cleaned out the pond. Children had weiner roast at Klines. Am trying to get some letters ready for Schuits to take.

Thur. Sept. 8

Picked lots of berries. Every one ate here this eve. had macaroni & cheese & strawberries & ice cream & cake. buns. Made 5 qts or more of jam. Miss N. killed a pig. Schuits go to Oicha tomorrow & will take berries etc. Thot we could eat outside - but hurried in then it didn’t rain.

Fri. Sept. 9

Schuits left after dinner. Miss N. sold me ½ her pig - 14 kilos. Made 1 block of Betty’s quilt. Put jig saw puzzle together. Esther finished her weave-it sweater. Very pretty. I’ll have to try. Bess gave me it long ago. When I get all rugs, quilts etc made.

Sat. Sept. 10

Lois U’s wedding anniversary and Karen Ruth is here to help celebrate. Perhaps all are together now at Ruanguba. Baked 2 squash pies for tomorrow and a custard for dinner and a shell to fill later. Worked a bit at the quilt pieces.

Sun. Sept. 11

It rained very hard last night & came in by the fireplace. The hillside caved in & stopt the water. Communion service. I read at 4 oclock service. Miss Custer played Klines new organ. It’s very nice & makes singing go better.

Mon. Sept. 12

Very pleasant & wash all dried but began to sprinkle ab’t 3 - same as yesterday. not heavy but just sprinkle enuf to make things wet. No water all day as the hill slid into the ditch. water came but its very dirty. All packed to go to Oicha tomorrow.

Tues. Sept. 13

We got off by 7:10. Rained much of the way over. but not coming back. Had very nice time. good dinner & good visit. Got quite nice mail. Roy Shaffer & wife have gone to Eng. for a yr of Ed. work ready for coming to Kenya. Met Lois etc.

Wed. Sept. 14

Spent most of the day settling accts & sending things around. and got some pork of the pig Mrs. K. had killed. Uhlingers will come the 22^nd. & Pauls day after tomorrow.

Thur. Sept. 15

Written Fri. I just couldn’t write last night. I felt so ill all day ‘twas an effort to keep going. but we got all packed for them to go to the Lake. Cold & cloudy. Partly made jam. finished boiling it today.

Fri. Sept. 16

Watched all day for Paul Hs as they asked to come. but they haven’t come. Folks had a very nice time at Lake. I haven’t done much but got Miss F. house ready for H’s. hope they come tomorrow.

Sat. Sept. 17

Hurlburts haven’t come. Did usual work. Got things ready to send with Mr. K. tomorrow. Anne started the “boquet” puzzle & we finished it. took til after 9.

Sun. Sept. 18

Mtgs as usual. Mr. K., Gary & Miss Custer left ab’t 2 P.M. I read at 4 P.M. meeting. Spent evening talking. Looked over albums today.

Mon. Sept. 19

Wash didn’t get very dry. showers all P.M. Men repaired ridge grass. We got letters off. baked mulberry pie for diner. Wrote Miss Boldts birthday letter. Coralee has been sick all day.

Tues. Sept. 20

Rained all night but sun came out so had berries picked. monkeys get them so much. We had what we wanted to eat & Mrs. Kline made jam of the rest. Coralee seems OK today. Letter from Helen by runner from Oicha to say they thot U’s were to be here over Sun. so didn’t come.

Wed. Sept. 21

Mail came ab’t 8:30. Not much - nothing from home. Ralph shot a big baboon this morning. Has a specially powerful .22. Musa ironed & sorted all pink & blue dress pieces so I can choose what I want for the Flower garden quilt. Have about ½ cut.

Thur. Sept. 22

All came but Mr U. Council was meeting. All ate here as Mrs. K. has fever today. Made jam. of Miss N’s berries. Cut out more quilt blocks. Folks are putting pembe on school. it looks very nice. Philip drove U. car & got stuck near Mutwanga. Elwin went back & got them.

Fri. Sept. 23

Quite a pretty day but couldn’t eat outside. Will have usual supper tomorrow. Baked bread. Elea gave Philip a sheep. it hangs outside. Mrs K. feels better & baked the cake. Made lots of strawberry jam. Phil & Elwin go hunting early. have lunch fixed. Ruth wants to hike to the pt.

Sat. Sept. 24

A lovely day. Ruth went up to the point this P.M. Esther & the children went part way. The boys got back from their hunt in time for supper - got a pig. Started our birthday [Miss Noweck] supper on the lawn but the rain drove us in. Had gram. music. The cake was lovely.

Sun. Sept. 25

All Uhlingers here to dinner & as Mr. Kline came in after church & brot Mr. U. we were the whole crowd. Ruth & Philips ate at Klines for supper. They stay over tomorrow. All U’s spoke in church. very fine.

Mon. Sept. 26

Got every thing ready for an early breakfast for Uhlingers as they want to get to Ruanguba tomorrow night. Lunch is all packed. Made more jam. All here to supper. Choates say they must go Wed. morning.

Tues. Sept. 27

All were up early & they got away by 7. Jekonia busy all AM sweeping & cleaning the other house. Have Choates chop box packed and cuttings etc collected. all had baths & doing last things. Got a couple of letters off.

Wed. Sept. 28

Now I’m alone again. They left after breakfast. May be at Pauls tonight as Ralph had tooth work to have done. Boys cleaned bed rooms & dining room. Whopper wash ready for tomorrow. Wrote letters this eve.

Thur. Sept. 29

And now I’m not alone for Ericksons and Bothwells from Costermansville came just as I finished my supper. Picked berries. I went to garden. Have every one here. Ericksons in west room. Very crowded.

Fri. Sept. 30

It’s finally got here. brot Al’s parcel - lots of little things but was open at one side so some may have been taken. 4 more are there from Sears. Worked in kitchen all A.M. baking & made 3 qts bread & butter pickles.

Sat. Oct. 1

Usual work. All here to supper & tho they came early yet it was too cold & rainy to eat outside. Getting letters ready to send by the folks tomorrow. Mrs. Bothwell is crocheting an afghan like Gl did for her Mother.

Sun. Oct. 2

Now I’m alone again. They got away shortly after dinner. Delight had fever & was in bed most of the time. Klines sold Frcs 1620. of school supplies yesterday. Next Sun. is Bible Sun. here. Wrote Al in ans to parcel & a gen’l letter which took all eve.

Mon. Oct. 3

We cleaned this living room - it surely needed it. Took all mats out & I washed up the fiber rug. it looks much better. Had all mats washed & rain all blew over & let things get dry. I worked at cutting out quilt blocks. I’m so sleepy & it is not yet 8.

Tues. Oct. 4

How well I remember both days of previous years. [‘47, with family in California; ‘48, Mr. & Mrs. Hitchcock - tourists from Calif. visiting] How good God is. Cls were on their way but I didn’t know it. Now I’m expecting them for the wk end. Mended & finished cutting out pink & blue pieces for Betty’s quilt.

Wed. Oct. 5

Washed lots of sheets & I put some into bleach. Hope they get whiter. Rained hard til 9 or 10 then sun all P.M. so most are dry. Mail has come - nothing much - a Calif parcel is at the office. Hope Cl brings it tomorrow? Next day?

Thur. Oct. 6

Cl & Billy came just before noon. and we leave after dinner tomorrow. Sears order came but very disappointing - 4 aladdin chimneys for 11 lamp & I sent for 12. also 12 burners for table lamp & I sent for chimneys! so 2 parcels are bule. [kingwana for “worthless”] Cl. ab’t sick.

Fri. Oct. 7 Oicha - for how long?

Cl got all the flour & bananas he could carry & then got a huge baboon before dinner. We had chicken for dinner - but brot most along. shopt a bit in Beni. Found all OK here a Mr. Clark C.M.S. from Kampala here tonight. Uhlingers expected.

Sat. Oct. 8

Baked pies - 1 for Mrs Becker. Ericksons here to supper. We are to go there to dinner tomorrow. Called on Mrs B. and Mrs. Schuit - baby has black hair. had a hard rain storm over supper. Starlight now.

Sun. Oct. 9

A sunny pleasant day. Had a fine dinner at Ericksons. and a restful P.M. I’m reading “The healing Hills”. a nice story. Also wrote Cora. and Mother Taylor. Mtg at Beckers - a good sermon - then talked a while.

Mon. Oct. 10

Worked in Kitchen most all A.M. Stormed & rained very hard ab’t 4 to 5. Uhlingers came ab’t 8. Gl’s 3 packages came finally after she pd customs twice. Mr Ohrneman wants Cl. to go up the mt with him.

Tues. Oct. 11

Uhlingers got away right after break. I took care of Faith this A.M. it relieves Gl. baked shortcake & helpt get strawberries ready. U’s brot them. I made bread & butter pickles too. Cl. went to Beni & brot mail. The roll of films came that I sent for. Wrote Sears & others.

Wed. Oct. 12

Both Gl. & I got a nice lot of letters ready - I baked plain cake & made lemon sauce. This eve we had a chase for a rat & finally got it. No rain much tho it got very dark. Mr Searles went thro & brot sulphur for my roses - but he went on to Katwa.

Thur. Oct. 13

Baked & mended. and knitted. Have finished the back of John’s pull over. Got a nice lot of letters into the mail. Cl. has fixed both of my clocks. I’m very thankful. Hard rain ab’t 4. Then we walked down the road a bit & saw the snow.

Fri. Oct. 14

A very nice sunny morning so the clothes dried. & the boys got the rugs out & cleaned before rain came. Mr. Greenhough called & brot a note from Mrs Carl Johnson asking to come over for Nov. I hope she can - how good God is.

Sat. Oct. 15

Baked cookies - no pie as there was no market - too rainy. & so no squash. will have short cake for dinner tomorrow. Schuits are to come for dinner tomorrow. Miss Edna called & we walked back to the cemetery. got into ants. Faith was along.

Sun. Oct. 16

Cls landed a yr ago today & I didn’t even know they had left U.S.A. A quiet day. Schuits here for dinner. Nice walk this eve. Dr started to Rethy but got stuck 30 Km. out & Cl & Schuit went out to help. They got back ab’t 8:30.

Mon. Oct. 17

Raining early & hard so washing was delayed. & didnt get dry. Gl’s parcels are at Irumu - wonder if mine is. Wrote some letters & knitted some. Children had hard time to be happy in doors. didn’t get out much.

Tues. Oct. 18

Started out alright but by noon felt pretty punk - hard headache & nausea. Kept vomiting. Infirmier came & took blood slide which showed malaria. Miss Edna came gave atabrin (aralen finished). writing this later.

Wed. Oct. 19

Was up 3 times in the night vomiting but am much better today. Kinda shakey. Cl. went to Beni & brot mail. Parcel from Bes & Lo came. Big lot of papers from Cora. also Booth album. Misses Olson & Rawn came to hear records. Feel pretty punk tonight.

Thur. Oct. 20

Happy birthday, Betty etc. Feeling somewhat better. Went to see if Mrs. Erickson would bake the cake for Sat. & whether Miss Edna would let us make ice cream. Cl & Mr. E. went to Katwa to get Mr E’s trailer. Got caught in a downpour at Beni.

Fri. Oct. 21

Jim came this noon. says he must go right back. Cl & he went out to Ayalis after supper - just like Jim. I feel better mornings but by evening am miserable. I think too much atabrin. so I’m stopping 3 tab. short of the course.

Sat. Oct. 22

Cl & Mr. E. went out after monkeys. Gl said he went to the monkey to celebrate. [Cl. & Gl. wedding anniversary] I baked lots of buns & some bread & a cherry pie for tomorrow. Everybody came this eve and after spaghetti dish etc had ice cream & cake - very nice.

Sun. Oct. 23

I went to church. We all did - but Gl & children left before it was over. Jim went to Rethi. Erickson ate here this noon. Getting off some letters this P.M. one in Masai to Morima. Meeting as usual 7:30.

Mon. Oct. 24

Got a letter off to Klines and am working at more Xmas letters. After this week I wont try to send any more for they will be too late. Gl. drills coronetists in a song for next Sun. when Mr Ohrneman is here.

Tues. Oct. 25

Sewed a bit at quilt but mostly read letters and wrote some. Cl & Mr E. are going to Kaparata early - taking men to cut grass for brick shed, & they hunt for the day. May get back tomorrow.

Wed. Oct. 26

Austin Pauls drove in ab’t 2 P.M. We gave them a lunch & they went on to Rw. Will come back tomorrow. The men got a buffalo - we hope the meat will keep over night. are boiling the heart now.

Thur. Oct. 27

Canned 4 qts of meat. Roasted the stuffed heart but really pressured it. Pauls came ab’t 3 & brot 2 big boxes of fresh strawberries so every one has some & then some. Jim was here for breakfast & supper. Pauls sleep at Beckers. Our living room looks so nice - clean curtains new drapes and new chair covers.

Fri. Oct. 28

A happy busy day. Bill Spees brot Mr Ohrneman and a Mrs. Nichols. The latter returned with Bell. Mr O. wants to get to Rw Sun. P.M. in order to have an extra day. so I’ll bake here tomorrow. Also go to Beni. & try to get things together. Had a lovely supper at Beckers. 17 of us. Mr O spoke long afterward ab’t school work.

Sat. Oct. 29

Another busy day. Cl & I went to Beni shopping. Got back for lunch. Mr. O. at Ericksons. Cl. took him out to see the pygmies. Another supper at Beckers. and a happy time - but not so late as last night. Baked 3 pies for tomorrow. Miss Quiche came bringing Miss Daniels Yokusu.

Sun. Oct. 30 HOME

But it doesn’t seem like Sun. Fried the chickens & sent pies & buns to Beckers where we all had dinner. Cl. has something like lumbago & is getting electric treatments - but got away after 2. Couldn’t get around this corner as it had rained. fellows came & pushed. Folks from hotel were at Klines for supper too.

Mon. Oct. 31

Up early & packed chop box. etc. They got away ab’t 8:15. [climbing Ruwenzori] Wish we could peek in & see how they are. Cls back was better. Billy has had a good time today with Coralee. I was busy all day putting things away. boys washed.

Tues. Nov. 1

Wonder if Cl & Mr O are at 2^nd camp. Johnsons haven’t come yet. Had strawberries picked & made 10 or 12 qts of jam. Put up the curtains I bot from Miss N. & they look real pretty. Pd boys - thank God.

Wed. Nov. 2

Having 5 boys working on the lawn. It needs it. Still no Johnsons. The berries will be spoiling. Mended a lot of Gary’s out grown socks for Billy. Mail came - a parcel from Hooppole. Frcs 297 - ! Some parcel.

Thur. Nov. 3

No Johnsons yet. Mr Kline says Pauls said they couldn’t come til end of week. Keeping boys busy cleaning the lawn. Billy has a hard time keeping his clothes clean.

Fri. Nov. 4

Just as Billy & I finished supper Mary Deans came bringing Mrs Johnson & the 4 children. Mary brot her 2 also. so we are a lively family. Gl. wants Billy to go back with Mary tomorrow but he wants to wait for Daddy.

Sat. Nov. 5

Mary left after lunch - & Cl & Mr O met her just below the dispensery - so Cl. told her to tell Gl. they would be in after dinner tomorrow. They had a fine trip - some snow & rain to make the path wet but usually clear. Mr O sleeps at K’s. Again were chased into the house for supper.

Sun. Nov. 6

Mr. O. spoke at native service & Cl. interpreted & it was greatly enjoyed. They left after dinner. I had called several boys to come early & pick berries so we sent a nice lot over & its a relief to have them picked for a few days.

Mon. Nov. 7

Got berries off. Wonder if Byrds sail today. Getting into running order again - but I do miss my Billy Boy. Mrs. J’s cold is better but she still drinks hot lemonade. Hard rain & wind storm. 5 yrs. ago Mr. Sywulka left.

Tues Nov. 8

Worked in kitchen all day making marmalade & guava jell - with pectin. Did a bit of writing. Miss N. picked st. berries so we had plenty to eat fresh - & I’ve boiled up the rest for stew.

Wed. Nov. 9 Sally Jo - 1 yr.

Mail came. Wire from Nortons saying they have been ordered home so wont come. A letter from Miss Tilley saying they want to come Nov. 16. so that’s OK. There’s another parcel at Beni for me from Anaheim.

Thur. Nov. 10

Picked 2 dish pans of berries. haven’t all jammed yet. Sent T.T. ladies a telegram & got some cash. Yesterday Saa Mbili was off to get elephant meat. today he went to a shauri.

Fri. Nov. 11

Thinking so much ab’t 5 yrs. ago. [John’s passing] I thot sure I’d be with him by this time. Five wonderful years for him and full of blessing for me too. He has so wonderfully supplied all our needs. Praise Him.

Sat. Nov. 12

Dr & Mrs. Becker came just at dinner time. Ate at Klines & started back at 3. The Hooppole parcel came. Very nice. Mr. Johnson came just as we finished our supper. Jekonia simply walked out - never said a word - . I wonder why boys think that’s smart.

Sun. Nov. 13

Again today we sang “Shall we gather etc” as we did 5 yrs. ago & also 4 yrs ago. Jekonia came back this morning - just said he was sick. Communion service. No P.M. service. J’s were busy in their room. This eve had pictures but too long - tho good attention. light wasn’t good. He is taking the alarm clock.

Mon. Nov. 14

Mr. J. got away before 5. No rain today so all wash got dry. Got a couple more letters off. Asked boys to come early & pick berries. K’s want to leave early. Candied pine apple is coming on fine.

Tues. Nov. 15

Klines went early but children came before 6 to pick berries so sent a nice lot. They didn’t get back til after dark. Ate here. Beattys came in just after dinner. Klines brot nice mail. haven’t finished reading.

Wed. Nov. 16

No T.T. ladies yet. Mr K hustled over to Oicha this P.M. taking a sick woman. Don’t know why she wasn’t sent yesterday. Got ½ Miss N’s pig - Fr. 210. Got a bit of money from the office. Thank God for it.

Thur. Nov. 17

Picked and jammed a lot of strawberries - filled all jars Johnsons brot. ab’t 18 lbs. of berries. Beattys and Johnsons go to the Lake tomorrow. Break. & lunch all packed. No ladies! from T.T.

Fri. Nov. 18

The folks got away before 5. I saw them go. Boys came early & cleaned the stove & then every one went to Mutwangas for needles. I canned pickles & baked bread & worked in the kitchen all AM. They came back ab’t 2. We had tea & fresh bread.

Sat. Nov. 19

What happy days last year to have Cls here. They have had a busy year but happy. Had supper on the lawn tho as soon as we took chairs out clouds blew in but we put on sweaters & staid out. Sending bananas to Oicha & a bit of flour.

Sun. Nov. 20

Abt 9:30 Mr. Hacket & the Cath Father of the linguistic expedition drove in. Mr J. went to church. I got dinner. We were 14. Both they & Beattys left after dinner for Oicha. Quiet afternoon - no service. Read & wrote.

Mon. Nov. 21

Got mail off - posted some home. by air to Leo & by boat from there. Wonder how long it will take. We are planning for Thanksgiving dinner here.

Tues. Nov. 22

Carpenter brot an ironing table. I didn’t order such a one at all. It will be ruined too quickly out there in the dirt & the rain. Made out the menu for Thurs.

Wed. Nov. 23

Mail came. Our watches are at Beni from Costermansville where Wegmuellers put them for repair. Rained hard - which is very good for the gardens. Made over 10 qts of jam - tho the men didn’t pick all because it rained. Cls can’t come tomorrow. Brills want to come Apr. No word from T.T. ladies.

Thur. Nov. 24 Thanksgiving Day.

Mrs K. roasted the chickens & made ice cream. Ab’t 11 the 6 T.T. ladies drove in. Were detained because of visas etc. Tito went to Beni for parcels. The ladies are very tired - but glad to get here.

Fri. Nov. 25

Had the berries picked and how they enjoyed them! Mrs. Johnson took them to the river - boys washed & ironed for them. Tito brot parcels - our watches from Costermansville but my bracelet is missing. Shall write Bothwells to see ab’t it. Also batteries came.

Sat. Nov. 26

Venus is the brilliant evening star now. The ladies got away by 8:30 or so. Hope they got to Oicha alright. Had to go to Beni for car work. I found my bracelet so now have my watch on. Wonder if Gl. is wearing hers too. I’m sure she is. Every one ate at home tho the lawn was lovely at supper time.

Sun. Nov. 27

Rays 15^th. [anniversary-actually the 29th] Wonder how they celebrated. Mrs Johnson didn’t feel very well all day but better this eve. Me too. I took asperin. Wrote a bit but read mostly. Mtg at 4. Will I be alone next Sun. and at Cls next?

Mon. Nov. 28

Rainy & clouds all A.M. but the clothes dried some in P.M. Will let Mrs. J’s girls do her ironing first. John’s sweater is ab’t ready to press. Then must dress Faith’s doll.

Tues. Nov. 29

Now this is Rays 15^th anniversary. Bill got here just at 12. Mrs K had made icecream & I had berries tho the men got only ab’t ½ as much as usual. Bill brot nice mail.

Wed. Nov. 30

Pembed Miss F’s house & washed mats. Saa Mbili also did dining room here. Lots of clothes to wash tomorrow. Bill said T.T. ladies had a broken spring & Erickson was putting his in for them. so hope they got on today. I wrapped more gifts.

Thur. Dec. 1

Time to pay but can’t get any cash. Hope Cl can bring me some. Did the kitchen today (not cook house). Washed large wash. Dressing dolls.

Fri. Dec. 2

Boys ironed & pembed two east rooms. Washed mats. Just at noon Dr. and Miss Magnenat came in. We didn’t get the broadcast very clear this morning, so didn’t hear he was coming.

Sat. Dec. 3

Boys continued cleaning. Pembe looks pretty nice but I forgot to put in the mohogo flour so it rubs off. I baked a cake & peanut cookies. The latter go to Bafuka. Had waffle supper. & salad & cake, ice cream, coffee.

Sun. Dec. 4

Quiet day - very restful. To Klines for dinner. Made a lemon pie. Miss N. didn’t come to service. I had supper there too. Wrote a bit but read lots. Next Sun. Oicha? Next Bafuka?

Mon. Dec. 5

Huge wash - touched up some of the pembe & have the west guest room ready except curtains. Will do my room tomorrow. K’s came for news. Had berries picked but not many - Mrs K used more.

Tues. Dec. 6

Did my room and tho not yet dry it looks very nice. Getting windows washed & curtains up in other rooms. Living room will be done tomorrow. Jekonia wanted to go to Lubero to get sheep for his wife - dowry. Hope we hear from Cl. tomorrow.

Wed. Dec. 7

Living room all pembed. Mats washed & dry. A letter from Gl. says Cl. will come on Sat. & we go to Blukwa Tues. I’m afraid that wont suit Ray very well.

Thur. Dec. 8

The rooms do look so nice. Tomorrow will paint the bath tub. and pack the box of things to take. and want to fix a bag of rice & peanuts for each of the boys. Am going to wash my hair & go to bed. No rest today & awake at 4.

Fri. Dec. 9

Got every thing pretty well packed now. Made packages for the boys 1 kilo rice, 1 of peanuts, salt, & sugar cubes for children. Mrs K. brot me a Xmas parcel. Miss N. did too so I’ve given them theirs.

Sat. Dec. 10

Finished up last things. baked mulberry pie. Cl & Billy came a bit after 12. Had fried chicken. Strawberries were picked but not so many. Just as Cl pulled in it began to sprinkle and after dinner it poured - but let up by 2: & we got away ab’t 3. Found all OK here & every one appreciates the berries etc we brot.

Sun. Dec. 11

One never knows what a day may bring forth. Mr. Dix, Mr Schuit & Miss Thiessen rushed Betty down here by 4 P.M. & Dr. found a bad appendix & operated - found a badly inflamed appendix but not yet burst. They said she was such a nice brave patient. Gl & I talked to her a bit after service. She was suffering some. Rays talked from Rethi and we’ll come tomorrow. Our Xmas plans will be changed.

Mon. Dec. 12

Staid with Betty most all day. Seems fairly comfy if she doesn’t move. They put her in 2^nd cabin on a nice bed that has head raised. She has quite a temp tonight and they gave her a penicillin shot.

Tues. Dec. 13

Almost time for lights out & still no one here. I spent even more time with Betty. She wasn’t very comfy til ab’t 4 P.M. when she wakened from a long sound sleep & was really bright when I left her about 7:15. Mail came but nothing exciting.

Wed. Dec. 14

Guess they’ve decided things for me. As soon as Betty can travel we go to Bafuka & Rays wont come down now. Boo hoo! so I’ll have to go with Cls to Andudu etc & get back to Rw. the 4^th or 5^th. Will wire Dr. Lawsons they can come by 6 or so. Sara was with Betty all A.M. & I all P.M.

Thur. Dec. 15

Boys got away early for taking men to get grass & they went for a hunt but got nothing. Cl. lifted & hurt his back again. Sara staid with Betty most all day. The party children played there & Betty sat out a while. Then all came up here for cake & Kool Aid.

Fri. Dec. 16

Cl is pretty stiff and acts like 69 rather than 39. Made lemon pie for dinner rather than another cake. Didn’t go to see Betty at all. Rays all got small pox shots. Betty went too. was dressed all day. Mary Ann got red peppers on her hands & was very unhappy til she went to bed. Bill Deans called & took things Mrs. Johnson had left behind.

Sat. Dec. 17

Baked custard pie for dinner and squash pie for tomorrow. Mr. Hacket came in also Jim but not Agnes. Betty is walking around - and the sts. come out tomorrow. Everyone tired. Cl takes electric treatments each day.

Sun. Dec. 18

Not very quiet for I took care of the 4 while others went to church & while keeping Faith & Dick quiet Billy & M.A. would get into mischief. Dr. took Betty’s sts. out today & says we can go Wed.

Mon. Dec. 19

And here we are all together again. Betty moved up here this A.M. Ray went for a hunt & got some monkeys. John went with Brands to Hurlburts. Intended sending paipai but they left in a hurry so didn’t wait. Zola Smith had dinner with us. Not much mail.

Tues. Dec. 20

Jim took Erickson family and me to Beni. we did a bit of shopping - and got the mail. Dora & Patsy Deans were here to chicken dinner. We all 12 were at Ericksons for supper. Very nice supper & pictures afterward of their trip to Banda last year. We may not leave til Thur.

Wed. Dec. 21

Busy all day packing & doing last things. 2 very exciting letters came yesterday. One an ans. to my prayer for $100. from Bess! Thank God. the other from Al saying she is to be married next mo. to Chas Collins of Pasadena. His wife died 12 yrs ago. We want to get away by 5.

Thur. Dec. 22 AUNGBA

We got away before 5. Stopt in Bunia and several other places. but the trip wasn’t too bad got here 5:30. Mr Brill out hunting. Lovely supper. Betty & I sleep in Miss Rus’ house. Faith gets car sick so Gl. finally sat behind with her. Dick sleeps so is easily held.

Fri Dec. 23 BAFUKA

Got away again by 5. No mishaps - and a stop every couple of hours. so got on. At Dungu had tea yum. Saw all the folks and Rays got their car. They got here ab’t 20 min ahead of us. We got here 7:30. So nice to arrive. Every one very tired. but happy. Betty, Faith & I room together.

Sat. Dec. 24

My! it’s nice to be here all together. A busy day. Sara went in circles - trying to greet folks, unpack, keep us busy, and get ready for tomorrow. I baked apple pie & Mr Weiss gave us a leg of mpala which we roasted partly. I baked buns - but the boy put the sponge into the oven! so had to start others.

Sun. Dec. 25

This also has been a happy day and week as we think of God’s goodness in restoring Betty and tho we traveled far it wasn’t too tiresome. and such a happy time as we are having here. Ray is on the go always and Sara pretty well follows him. Mtgs still all sorts. communion this P.M. and bon fire & Gram. & talks this eve. Supper - yum - at Z’s.

Mon. Dec. 26

Not alone tonight. [arrow drawn to previous year, “Alone!”] The 5 smaller ones keep things humming for no two sleep at the same time - and all are well lively youngsters, thank God. Ray busy all day & still at it with the elders at church tho he had his supper & we had some music - but then he was called out. Betty cut out & basted her dolls dress - then Sally got hold of the other pattern & partly ate it.

Tues. Dec. 27

Wonder if Klines are at Kampala tonight. Did something of most every thing. Ray finally finished mtgs by noon. Sara has chop boxes ready & Cl & John have guns ready. Took walk to leper camp this eve. Ray is showing pictures there tonight. Marked MA’s clothes ready for Rethy.

Wed. Dec. 28

Men left after early chicken dinner. Mr. Z. went too. Gl. sewing at Saras jersey dress. I patched some. sewed Billy’s shoes. and finished Cora’s letter. It’s so windy & dusty we are all having trouble with noses & throats. I do wish Rays were coming to me out of it all for a bit. Prymtg here.

Thur. Dec. 29

Nothing very exciting to record. Wrote Bess. Sara & I canned 10 qts of pineapple - all the cans we could find. Mrs. Z. here to supper. Wish we could see the hunters for 5 min. Hot today but not so windy. Got broadcast this morn. but no news.

Fri. Dec. 30

Just about as busy as yesterday! These seem idle days - but it’s nice not to have to push all the time. When Dick wants to walk, we go with him. I mended & marked more stockings & socks. The sun is sure hot but air cool always wear my new cape mornings. Baked buns. & cake for pudding.

Sat. Dec. 31

And it has. [arrow drawn to previous year, “Many are reveling tonight & few praying. Can it go on another yr?”] The men got back ab’t 3 P.M. brot some meat but had to go back for more. that hadn’t been brot in. Nothing for us but a basket of lovely large oranges. I baked pie for tomorrow. cherry. Z’s will eat with us. Eleven. looked at pictures R. showed. Very good.

[from back] Dec. 31 ‘49 This has been a wonderful year of blessed service for our King. God bless all my guests of the year.

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