Florence Minch Stauffacher Diary – 1950.                                                                                Index

[from clippings]

WHAT IS THIS COMING YEAR?

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

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

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

                        - William Olney.

IN THE BEGINNING, GOD

Key Note                Gen. 1-1

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

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

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

Sun. Jan. 1 Bafuka

The happiest New Year ever. Had services as usual. Zs came to dinner. Had ham loaf. & cherry pie. Took all sorts of pictures. Ray gave me 3 rolls of films so have plenty to go on. Nice sing & service tonight.

Mon. Jan. 2

Such a full happy day. Z’s ate dinner here & left for Dungu. Gl. baked Dicky’s birthday cake. Almonds on icing. Cl. picked 3 large cartons of oranges to take along. Yum. Also have several large pines. [pineapples] Am taking the gardenia. it doesn’t bloom here. Weiner roast by moonlight. burned grass first. Pretty well packed. Ray gave me check for $200.

Tues. Jan. 3 Andudu

Got away before 7. stopt at Niangara & did shopping. Lost the way once. got here abt 5:15. Ate supper with Tuckers & Griffins & sleep at Gails & Grace’s. A native woman was brot in had been bitten by snake & died before they could help her. Mother of a teacher. So sad. Hot dusty day but nice baths & good bed will rest up fine. Such a nice place in the forest.

Wed. Jan. 4

A nice quiet day - such a lovely spot & such splendid fellowship. Supper on lawn. lovely sunset and moon rise. Children had a grand time. Expect to leave after breakfast tomorrow.

Thur. Jan. 5 Wamba - Buckleys.

Stopt with Miss Meloon for a scrumptious lunch. Got here abt 4:15. Mr Norman Grubb is here. had a nice visit with him. I’m sleeping at Miss Thompsons. Miss Kingdom is girls worker. Time of prayer & fellowship after supper.

Fri. Jan. 6

Dr. Woodhams got away before 5 but held up ½ hr at pontoon. then rough roads to Niania. from N. we stopt 10 or 20 times as the gas was not feeding right. Mended a tire that had pickt up a nail. Got here ab’t 5:30. Very cordial welcome - the Dunbars 6 came in later. 16 all told for beds. Cl found trouble in pump.

Sat. Jan. 7 Home!

We sailed right along. Stopt at Searles, also Lolwa. got to Oicha - no Rawsons nor any word from them. Spees seem to have gotten on alright. We did shopping in Beni but got no post. Billy came along. We got here 6:15. Every one seems OK. Lots of letters to read. Haven’t ½ read but am sleepy. Nice to be here - not so dry.

Sun. Jan. 8

A man from Katwa preached in Kinandi - & 4 sang. Cl led our PM meeting. Miss N. ate here. Ella bot a chicken. We picked strawberries for dessert. Every one enjoys the oranges so much. Started bread - have only Maca yeast - (old). Billy tried his submarine in Lusilubi.

Mon. Jan. 9

Ivy’s letter says Mr Innis passed away Dec. 2. Cl & Billy left after dinner. The car loaded. Billy happily holding the basket with a white kitty. Spees are packed & ready for a trip to the Lake tomorrow. Baked bread but not very good. Tried Maca but it’s too old. Miss N. had some good.

Tues. Jan. 10

They got away before 5. Their boys came before 3 A.M. so we had breakfast in a hurry. Got back ab’t 5:30. Marilyn not feeling well. They report a good time - plenty of animals. Cleaned up the rooms & got things put away. Big mail.

Wed. Jan. 11

Worked in garden some. Set out the gardenia & made cuttings of it. Made sweet and bread & butter pickles. Marilyn in bed most all day - Allen not well either & Ella lost sleep so was troubled with headache. Wrote several letters.

Thur. Jan. 12

Men built a new table for washing dishes on. Miss N. killed a large pig. Canned some tomatoes. Wrote at letters. Rainy & cool this eve - fire in grate. Marilyn not so well.

Fri. Jan. 13

This may be Fri. the 13^th but it has been a specially happy day because Agnes & Jim came ab’t 4 oclock. they brot all the parcels too. lamp chimneys - & from Cs. all so nice. Spees think they must go tomorrow. Marilyn is not well at all. Took care of pig & made two big pans of strawberry jam.

Sat. Jan. 14

Spees left after breakfast. I’m so glad Jim & Agnes are here. Klines came in about 10 A.M. so were here to dinner - & we had tables on the lawn but just as we were ready to eat it began to sprinkle - only enuf to chase us in. J & A. are sleeping in the big room. Mr K. staid & talked long ab’t Kenya etc.

Sun. Jan. 15

A very fine day. Jim spoke at the morning service Klines came for dinner. They made ice cream for our supper. I sent cuke up. We had Booth & Shea records & Jim read Seiss on Rv. So good. Then we talked - now it’s 10:30.

Mon. Jan. 16

Bells left right after break. and Kline was to leave by 2 but it was 3 & he likely didn’t get into the P.O. I sent most by Bells as K. was packed full. All here ab’t 4 & had coffee. unpacked all boxes & find one missing - has 4 chimneys in it. The large lamp is fine.

Tues. Jan. 17

Worked at getting sewing ready & will bring machine down tomorrow. No cook nor table boy today - just Paluku. Mrs. Kline came down & we had coffee & talked. Wrote Lo to send $50. to the memorial fund & to get some crackers.

Wed. Jan. 18

Did the same today. [arrow drawn to previous yr. “I got Mrs. K’s machine to do sewing...”] fixed up the blue rayon Lo & Al got me. too short etc. also lengthened others & sewed sheets. Had only Paluku working today. but Masikini trimmed the hedge. it looks so nice now.

Thur. Jan. 19

No Mr. Kline yet. Had men clean out pond. Jekonia did not come & Musa had a big wash. I mended socks and canned 2 ½ qts tomato mix. Have some soy beans to can tomorrow.

Fri. Jan. 20

Mr. Kline came ab’t 3 P.M. brot mail & things from Gl. Rays are booked for June 10 so will come here in May. Miss Meloon & Gail are at Oicha. Will be here Mon. Made 2 pans of jam. Bathed & am ready for bed.

Sat. Jan. 21

Baked buns & bread but tho this flour seems a bit better than the other yet it isn’t nice. All had supper here & we sat out on the lawn. I had chicken dinner with Miss N. I baked custard cocoanut pie. Miss N gave me some Klines got for her.

Sun. Jan. 22

When I remember a yr ago I’m thankful for the quiet of these days. [Johnny screaming with crayon up his nose] Had dinner with Ks & after mtg Mrs K. made tea & had bread etc. She has lovely bread. but has only a little flour left. Mine isn’t terrible but not nice.

Mon. Jan. 23

They finally came ab’t 5:30. Miss Meloon & Gail. Brot lots of parcels for K’s. and the mail which was only 2 letters for me. Brot flour from Gl. & brown sugar and empty jars, and they hope to come over on Thur. for Faiths birthday.

Tues. Jan. 24

Girls read & sewed some. I wrote a bit & started sorting recipes. but didn’t get very far. Talked mostly.

Wed. Jan. 25

No mail man came here. Guess the girls brot it all. Finished what I began yesterday. These days are not very strenuous! Miss M. is trying to reduce - so I have to seek for things she can eat.

Thur. Jan. 26

Just another dry hazy day. We would enjoy a good rain. Mended & wrote. Will we have the birthday party next Thur.? Hope so. Took walk - but not to school for we all had jiggers on us in the night.

Fri. Jan. 27

Made about 12 qts. of jam for Miss M. & Gail and a lot left for tomorrow after eating all we could. Killed a chicken for Sun. Have water running into garden tonight for strawberries - one patch is drying up.

Sat. Jan. 28

Ab’t 11 Paul H’s drove in. So glad to see them. The boys are so tall and so gentlemanly. Had supper on the lawn & ‘twas pleasant. They went to their rooms ab’t 8 & we 3 had a game of Ch. ch. H’s brot bread & meat etc etc.

Sun. Jan. 29

Good crowd out. Paul spoke a short message because the native spoke too long. Had communion service. Mr K busy so Paul read the chapter. Music on gramaphone this eve.

Mon. Jan. 30

Hurlburts want to leave before breakfast. Gail & Miss N. take a sick woman to Oicha. We had weiner lunch at river. Miss M. made it fine. H’s took their rice out to main road - for another to pick up.

Tues. Jan. 31

Pauls got away ab’t 6:45 & Gail & Miss N. by 8:30. They were back by 5:30. Not much mail & I forgot to give them Gl’s letter. but they are coming tomorrow P.M. but wont bring K’s petrol because wrote it in Gl letter that was left behind. Killed a pig - not large.

Wed. Feb. 1

Paid boys - thank God & Jim Bell that I had the money. Cls got here ab’t 5:15. Coralee is happy & so is Grandma. I baked a cherry cake & it got very nice - had jello.

Thur. Feb. 2

Went to Lusilubi for weiner roast & wade in water. All had a good time. Home for berry pie. Then rest & then pictures - the birthday cake & party. Faith was very happy & I think we got some nice pictures. One roll was what Dick got at in Bafuka. They left ab’t 4.

Fri. Feb. 3

I had hoped Bishops could come over again this yr. since they are at Oicha again but they are too busy. Have found several things they forgot but nothing important. So hot the milk is thick.

Sat. Feb. 4

Baked as per usual only instead of pie for dinner I made corn meal muffins of Mrs. K’s yellow corn meal. Hot dish was Clam chowder casserole. and because it is cloudy & cold we had a cup of soup first. Chicken boullion.

Sun. Feb. 5

All services as usual. Nice quiet day. Saa 2 didn’t come - has permission to go to Uganda this mo. Wrote some - reading Oswald Smith’s book “The Spirit at work”.

Mon. Feb. 6

Got quite a bunch of letters off. That’s what we were all doing most of the day. Then did the Dutch Gossip puzzle. Just 10 P.M. but we finished it. Cloudy & cold but doesn’t rain here tho it looked like Mutwangas got a hard rain this P.M.

Tues. Feb. 7

Punched & bound all the In. Afs since ‘39. Not done so nice as Dads but at least arranged in order. but most of 46 are missing & Jan. ‘49. Cant imagine where it can be. Much warmer today & the hills quite clear. Klines killed 94 kilo pig.

Wed. Feb. 8

8 P.M. & no mail man yet. Gail & I went to the garden & helpt the boys pick berries. Got quite a lot but they are drying up. We turn the water down nights & hope that will help. Miss N. picked hers too.

Thur. Feb. 9

Mail came ab’t 8:30 last eve so read letters til 11. Mrs Davis went to glory Jan. 26. Jefferson Ford Dec. 16. Seems like so many are going. Philura has a son but he wasn’t quite right inside so were operating - he was still living after 3 days but wasn’t out of danger. Good rain ab’t supper time.

Fri. Feb. 10

Every thing is fresh today. Made grapefruit marmalade. it’s quite bitter but I like it. Sewed a new pocket for batteries and new case for transmitter. Mr. K. came for news & staid til 8 talking.

Sat. Feb. 11

Usual Sat. work. and usual supper. Baked beans which every one enjoyed. Don’t seem to accomplish much these days. Had gramaphone this eve. and began first front of sweater for Sally Jo. Masikini told Mr K. that Saa 2 is not coming back to work. He asked to go to Uganda.

Sun. Feb. 12

Quiet day with services as usual. Wrote some. dinner at Klines. Mr K came down for 8 oclock news and we got a Swahili Cath service from Leo evidently. 5 years ago today mother Hurlburt went to glory.

Mon. Feb. 13

Got quite a bunch of letters off. Thot Dr. would come but didn’t tho radio said he left Rethy at 3 A.M. Strikes are still on in States & very little coal out. so there will be real suffering. Wrote Aunt Emma Fehlman.

Tues. Feb. 14

Cut up more grapefruit. but mostly just juice - no rind. Am going to bake bread for Noweck tomorrow & see if it will be good. She can’t get good bread. Mended. Wrote 2 letters this eve.

Wed. Feb. 15

Sort of getting things lined up. Mail man came just at supper time. Girls go to Woodhams for teeth so we don’t go to Pauls. so, shall I go to Oicha or not. Folks think I should. Tho I’ll not go to Biasiko now. Floyd’s baby had passed the 10 day mark so may live. Talked late.

Thur. Feb. 16

Getting things together so we can pack the car before dinner. Mr. K heard on the radio that Williams will be at Oicha on Mar 3 & out here the 6^th. Are they coming with Maclures? Got rose cuttings etc & my fingers are sore. Have things somewhat collected. Mr K in bed most all day.

Fri. Feb. 17 Oicha

Got away by 12:30 and on this side Semliki we ran into fires. went by one and few miles further met another very large one. We backed down the road & waited. Then on the left it was coming fast so turned & went back down the road. Then a car passed having come from fire so we decided we could make it. Got parcels at Beni and girls did some shopping. got here 5:30. Cl. better.

Sat. Feb. 18

Worked at Gl’s all A.M. baking. She hasn’t had yeast either & used her last today. Had break with Ag. & Jim. They went to Bunia. were back by 5:30 but didn’t come over for supper on the lawn. The parcel of records Co sent were all to pieces - records all out of box but only 1 broken! Played them.

Sun. Feb. 19

Quiet restful day. Agnes, the girls & I walked out to cemetery after break. I ate with Ag. & Jim & they roasted lovely beef & pork from Bunia & gave us some & we sent them mango pie. Attended services. Dr. led the eve. service. Got Leo Prot. service which was in Lingala or Kicongo.

Mon. Feb. 20

Girls left by 6:30. Bells ab’t 9. I’m sleeping at Bells still tonight but Cl. goes to pygmies tomorrow & I move there. Cut out & basted lavendar flowered dress. No womens school as it was foggy & cold this morning. Knitted at sweater some & wrote some.

Tues. Feb. 21

Cl got away ab’t 8:15. Gl. went to pr. mtg and also to school. Faith made a fuss but calmed down after awhile. Brand & Williams came in just as we were finishing dinner. and while they were eating Prof. Winsor came. He had had his lunch. Sleeps in the guest house. Brand etc went on to Ru.

Wed. Feb. 22

Had a storm & hard rain ab’t midnight. Word from Cl. he had a hard time finding a dry place in his rest house. I went to Dr. to have him see ab’t my eye. its no worse - not noticeably at least. Mr Winsor has shingles - just starting - so is moving down to a ward Nicholds baby came last night. Brand & Williams came back for dinner. They will stay at Bogoro til their goods comes. Wrote letters.

Thur. Feb. 23

Finished all machine work on lavendar & most of Sara’s gift too. Gl. was quite busy with school work. Hope she can cut out the blue tomorrow. Got quite a few letters off. Another rain last night.

Fri. Feb. 24

World’s Day of Pr. for women. A good number were out & their collection 365 Frcs. Very good. Cl didn’t come back & tho I thot once I’d go with Prof. W. tomorrow yet we aren’t thro sewing & if I go Tues. I’ll have a wk alone. Cut & basted blue princess.

Sat. Feb. 25 HOME

I did come with Prof. W. after all. He didn’t leave til after lunch & Cl came and was glad I had a way - tho I might have anyway for Mr K. took Miss N. to Oicha. has a bad foot. We got here before 5. Had bath & then to Ks for supper. Water is running in flowers. Very dry.

Sun. Feb. 26

Nice quiet day. Had break. here. then read til mtg time and dinner at K’s & both Miss N & I had supper there. Mr W. spoke to us at 4 P.M. My battery went down. Wrote a couple of letters. Ks & Mr W. came to hear the new records. They are much better on my gramaphone.

Mon. Feb. 27

Didn’t accomplish much. Got 5 letters off with Tito & hope to get more ready for Mr. Winsor to post. Sun was so hot - clothes dried quickly. Made squash pie. Watering the flowers but theres so little water.

Tues. Feb. 28

Still hot & windy. Things are drying up. Have water among the roses, but not much is coming. Wrote more letters. Got things together to send Oicha. Didn’t pay boys as I wanted to get letters off. Miss N. said today she is going home by air but she didn’t say when.

Wed. Mar. 1

Again I had enuf to pay the boys. [arrow drawn to last yr. - paying the boys] Masikini thinks Saa Mbili wont come back as he wasn’t pleased with his pay. Men are putting grass on store house. Mr Winsor left after breakfast. He took the Encyclopedia for Erickson. and flour & peanuts too and E’s dog & Cl’s so he had a good load. It was very nice having him here. There was a double wedding this P.M. Miss N. killed a pig & gave me a ham.

Thur. Mar. 2

It was so hot again until ab’t 4 P.M. when it rained a bit & was windy & cool. Finished my 2 dresses - now they need pressing. Brot down one of K’s kittens - may not stay as it is quite wild. gray stripes. Wrote Rays. Made grapefruit marmalade.

Fri. Mar. 3

Canned 2 qts beets. The kitty ran around in the house & yowls sometimes - but comes when I call so perhaps it will settle down. I need it badly for rats come in so much & Muff wont catch them.

Sat. Mar. 4

Baked pies - bread not so very nice but very eatable. Had new potatoes for our supper fried in butter. & parsley over. cabbage salad. cheese & avocado and cake & ice cream. Talked til most 8. Still no rain - berries off entirely.

Sun. Mar. 5

Such a nice quiet day with mtgs as usual. But after his sermon Mr K. gave an altar call and a woman & 2 men raised their hands. I pray God may help them to trust Him fully. The woman was Buluanis wife. Had dinner there & tea this eve. Will Maclures be here tomorrow?

Mon. Mar. 6

Maclures got here just after 12. so are settled. I got 14 letters & cards off. I’m using the Western electric hearing aid but it is not very satisfactory. at all. Ericksons want to come for the wk end. Miss N picked her berries. ours are drying up.

Tues. Mar. 7

Have had a bum day. perhaps malaria. It tried to rain ab’t 4 P.M. but not much. I took Maclures to the river & they spent the A.M. there. Ravelled the lavendar shoulder wrap of Mother H. Maybe I can use it again.

Wed. Mar. 8

Just a very little mail came - a letter from the office & I felt sure it must be a remittance & it was only a copy from Sears of my last bill. Mostly lamp chimneys. Well, God knows my need and He will supply. He always has.

Thur. Mar. 9 RAIN

Trimmed up roses and put sulphur on mildewed ones. ab’t 2 Mr K. went to Mutwangas & took Maclures along. ab’t 3 it rained very hard. piece of dining room ceiling came down & many leaks as the grass is so dry. Maclures took walk down to the forest - this A.M.

Fri. Mar. 10

Written Sat. Was too sick to write - had taken 2 aralen at noon & 2 at supper and eaten very little so aralen made me all fuzzy wuzzy so I couldn’t even read my letters that Ericksons brot. Had had a bad night vomitting & diarrhoea. Gladys says they had it there but

Sat. Mar. 11

[cont.] mine is fever for they took a blood slide & found malaria. It wasn’t fun to work today but baked do nuts, cake and pie. All ate here tonight. Had macaroni and cheese. Miss Nowecks nice tomatoes, choc. icecream and donuts & coffee. Shall go to bed early.

Sun. Mar. 12

And this is written on Mon. I took 2 aralen Fri noon and again Fri. eve and again Sat. eve & Sun. morning and I was knocked out. Couldn’t walk straight & my eyes wouldn’t focus. E’s left ab’t 3. Mrs K had all to dinner.

Mon. Mar. 13

Had a miserable night last night - and felt weak & groggy still today but since supper feel pretty good. Think I’ll have a good night. Planted in the garden today. No rain but heavy clouds. Mr Maclure reads names of missionaries of long ago & asks where now.

Tues. Mar. 14

Everything about as usual again. Baked bread & cookies. Had Picketts here to tea. Am feeling quite good but still feel touchy in my tummy. Took 2 aralen at supper time and some soda. Wrote Harrys - talked.

Wed. Mar. 15

3 cars came up this P.M. Am. tourist. 5 women & 2 men & 3 drivers. One, Ruth Stephens belongs to Ev. U.B. church. in L.A. She took pictures of me & said sha’d send them to my sisters. Mail came - Floyds baby David died under 2^nd operation. Harvey G. has gone too.

Thur. Mar. 16

I’ve been so miserable again. I’ve been taking 2 aralens each supper and tonight I haven’t so shall see how it is tomorrow. Maclures went to de Wildes and to the hotel for a swim. Got a glimpse of the snow. Killed a pig - only 23 kilos.

Fri. Mar. 17

Have felt better today tho toward supper time got pretty queer - but I’m sure I took too much aralen & Miss N. thinks so too. Very lovely P.M. got some garden work done this A.M. Wrote Bec & Floyds.

Sat. Mar. 18

Mr K heard on radio that Bishops were coming out today so we were ready for them. They’ll stay til Tues. I’m feeling ever so much better. Was really hungry for supper. Dish boy threw a big kettle of good soup out - thot it was water!

Sun. Mar. 19

Pleasant day - only a sprinkle. Bishops had dinner at Ks and we all had soup supper there. Then music here. Then I wrote at home letter. Bishops are in Miss F house and I’ll send breakfast to them in the morning. A restful comfortable day. My malaria seems finished.

Mon. Mar. 20

Miss N picked straw berries and we had some for dinner & short cake for supper. Pretty wet all day. Clothes aren’t dry & we are leaving things on the line. Hope none are stolen. Got several letters off.

Tues. Mar. 21

Bishops left right after breakfast. Took Paul Hurlburts rice to Beni. Quite a nice day til suppertime when it rained. I set out 2 mango trees and lots of roses. Started right front of sweater. Maclures went to look out point the A.M. Betty & Jimmie too.

Wed. Mar. 22

Spent most A.M. cleaning out the store house. Maclures left after breakfast for the Lake. Twas pleasant all A.M. but began to rain about noon. They didn’t get back til after 7 for they got stuck in the mud. Nice mail - some money.

Thur. Mar. 23

Lovely day. Boys pembed Frost house. Getting some lettrs off with Maclures tomorrow. They are cleaning up the car today & washing muddy clothes. It has been so pretty all day. lovely sunset. and new moon.

Fri. Mar. 24

Maclures left after lunch. Busy all A.M. getting things collected to take along. Sent some letters - but not much of any thing else as they were quite loaded. Now I’m alone. Wonder if Ruth Marie & Gordon will come here. they want to come to
Congo.

Sat. Mar. 25

O wow what a cold. My nose needs my attention constantly. A very rainy cold A.M. I only got warm when I took a hot bath. Had waffles for supper. ate at the table tho it was quite nice outside. Couldn’t clean very much - too rainy.

Sun. Mar. 26

Went to native service but had to blow a lot. so had dinner here. cup of coffee. and didn’t go to 4 oclock meeting either. Slept quite a bit. Wrote and read. K’s came for news - got a cathedral service in London.

Mon. Mar. 27

Worked in garden some. sowing zinnias etc. A very beautiful day - but we’d like a sprinkle soon to get seeds going. Masikini made a seed box for me. Have been blowing a lot today but think its better tonight.

Tues. Mar. 28

Pontiers got here just at noon. I had fried chicken - lemon pie. Mr. P. says is his favorite. They didn’t bring this wks mail for it hadn’t come. We are sending Tito in the morning. P’s had supper at Ks. I worked in flower garden all A.M. Holtes sent a lovely coffee table.

Wed. Mar. 29

Every body went to the river for weiner roast at noon. Mr. P. went to school and had mtg with elders this P.M. Picked Miss Ns strawberries - so had them & cake for dessert. Wrote some letters. Had a fine talk about years ago. They belonged to HAM at first.

Thur. Mar. 30

Mr. P. & Don & Mr K. went up to the point. Twas clear when they left but by the time they got up clouds had pretty well covered the snow. Ab’t 4:30 Ruth Marie & Gordon Johanson came. They will go back to Oicha tomorrow & I should go too. I dont think I will.

Fri. Mar. 31 Oicha

Well I did - because they were sure Amstutzes are coming. Pontiers left after break. and we after dinner. Got here in good time. A’s & Ps etc here for supper and lively evening. Gl. to has a cold but dif. from mine. I continue to blow. I have my private bath room again.

Sat. Apr. 1

Johansons left after break. Then returned to repair car. Had tea & left by 10:30. Harters called this eve. They are on way to Ruanguba. Cl. has S.S. teachers, Amstutzes can’t go out now - so Im asking Olson to radio asking Klines to come & get me when they come to Beni.

Sun. Apr. 2

Ordination service for Zefana was very impressive. Amstutzes sang so lovely. Communion service at 2 and for lepers at 4. Mr. Pontier spoke at our evening service. and at close A’s sang “Fear not, I am with thee” & several prayed for them. Lovely moonlight night.

Mon. Apr. 3

Pontiers left by 7. The sun is so hot these days - if it doesn’t rain at Ru. the seeds will be finished. Helped Billy with lessons. Made 2 pillow slips and 2 aprons for boys. Just as we had well begun Earl & Norman Camps drove in. They had lots of sandwiches. They went on to Nyangkundi.

Tues. Apr. 4

Had blood slide taken but no malaria showed - so guess it’s just my cold working me & it’s much better tonight. Miss Olson gave me pills. Ericksons asked us all there to dinner. it was lovely. Cl. went to Beni & brot the mail. $50. from B.G.C. Thank God for that. Will Klines come tomorrow? Olson radioed yesterday & today.

Wed. Apr. 5 Home.

Klines came just before dinner. I was soon packed but they visited til 3. Then we stopt at Beni. I got $50 in Frcs. at Kircof. & pd 1000 of what I owe Doucas. Home by 6:30. Had a dish of soup at Klines. Put kitty to bed. & am going too.

Thur. Apr. 6

Cleaned dining room. Washed lots of sheets. Sprinkled just a bit. not enuf to do any good. Miss N. killed a pig. Have almost finished sleeves to sweater. Wrote a couple of letters.

Fri. Apr. 7

And now they [Byrds] are in Manilla and I suppose the ivory is too. & now she’s [Mrs Davis] in glory. Miss N. put argyrole in my nose as the sinus doesn’t want to clear up. Klines came for news & it started to rain & rained hard so we played a game of Chi. check.

Sat. Apr. 8

Dr. announced yesterday he was coming but we listened this morn. He came with Amstutzes & Miss Edna. Had do nuts & coffee & ice cream at K’s. I sent a box of things to Gl. Gave Miss Edna a lamp chimney. Boys cleaned living room - rug out & all. I baked pie, cake & bread. Sent Cl leg of pork.

Sun. Apr. 9 Easter.

Quite pleasant mostly. Miss N. & some singers went to villages before S.S. Mr K spoke at church service. good but long. Then communion & today Masikini staid. Miss N. & I had dinner at Klines. Very good. Reading A. Paul’s “Trumpet Notes”. very good.

Mon. Apr. 10

Such a lot of disappointing things happened. Boys washed. I worked in flower garden all AM. planted border along stone walk. Got mail off. Masikini goes to Oicha tomorrow so I wrote Gl. He baked cookies & mixed up ginger snaps. I’ll do them tomorrow. Am washing my hair and going to bed. sleepy.

Tues. Apr. 11

Jacquemin says we have to leave our forest - it is his!! Samuele has gone with another woman & can’t be found. She’s the 2^nd wife of Jac’s head man. Guess Masikini went as he hasn’t been here today. Mr K. has cold & malaria. has been in bed most all day. Rainy & heavy clouds all day but I got more flower seed sown. Have fire in grate.

Wed. Apr. 12

Guess Masikini went for we’ve seen nothing of him. They couldn’t get back today for all P.M. has been rainy steady & heavy clouds blowing in. I do hope he gets here by noon tomorrow for we kill the pig tomorrow. Have almost finished the sweater. hemmed my blue dress finally.

Thur Apr. 13

And Millers did come in about 5:30 also Miss Cowell & Gary. Masikini too was back at breakfast & the mail came in ab’t 9:30 last night. I got mine this morning. Word that Sara’s father died Mar. 19. Rays sent garden seeds - so glad.

Fri. Apr. 14

Today abt 3:30 Brills came - so we had tea. First thing this morning took care of the meat. Gave K & Miss N. some. We had chops for dinner. Millers brot potatoes & vegetables. Made lemon pie for dinner. Wrote Mrs Sloop.

Sat. Apr. 15

Busy all A.M. It was lovely on the lawn for supper - 18 of us. - and every one enjoyed every thing. Plans are going for a trip to the Lake on Mon. Both cars. & Klines will go too. Don’t think I will.

Sun. Apr. 16

Services as usual. Brills ate at Klines for dinner. Faye played the organ for our services & Mrs Miller played in native service. Had the gram. after supper and the children were very quiet. We played the records Co sent - hymns & Sun. music.

Mon. Apr. 17

Permit came this eve & all are packed ready to leave at 5. The A.M. was lovely & all spent the morning up the river & I intended sending down buns & weiners etc. but ab’t 11:30 it began to sprinkle & by the time all were here it rained hard - so children roasted theirs in fire place & we fried ours. All gone to bed 8:15.

Tues. Apr. 18

It is now 10 P.M. & Mrs. Miller has to bathe yet. otherwise all are settled. They got away by 5 - so had a long day. The Park was very muddy so they were 5 ½ hrs. coming from Lake to main road. They got here by 8:15. We had the birthday cake. after scalloped potatoes etc. fruit jello. all are tired but saw lots of animals - even 5 lions.

Wed. Apr. 19

The folks (Brills) left ab’t 11 but as they were to have dinner at Beckers they likely got there in time. Nice mail came ab’t 5. Several birthday letters. One from Lo saying she was sending a small aid by air. Bless her. I hope it comes before we go to Kenya.

Thur. Apr. 20 [Florence’s birthday]

A gloriously beautiful day all day with a lovely sunset. Had supper on Klines veranda. a beautiful cake. and other fixins - each child gave me a gift. Johnny a red balloon, Raymond a pencil. Russell a pretty stone for paper weight, Brills a pretty shell pin - Miss N stockings - Mrs K. towel. Millers & C. a doz cups & saucers - not here yet.

Fri. Apr. 21

Wonder how V.M. celebrated. [Virginia May King, birthday] Stams came in ab’t 5, and are settled in Miss F’s house. Mrs. Miller goes with Mr Kline and Miss Noweck tomorrow. I worked in kitchen most all A.M. Letter from Gl - the children were not well & Mrs Senff was to have an op this P.M.

Sat. Apr. 22

Masikini did lots of the work - but I had to keep an eye out to see all was done right. Mrs. Miller went with Miss N. & Mr. K. to Beni and brot me 8 very pretty cups and saucers. also a letter form Agnes & check for $12.25 for birthday & knitting needles. from Nairobi. They are coming May 13

Sun. Apr. 23

There were only 7 of the pretty cups on the table this morning - the boys broke one!! I’m not telling any one. All services as usual. Mr. Miller had quite hi temp and the boil doesn’t come to a head. May have to go to Oicha. Had soup supper at K’s - very nice & pleasant.

Mon. Apr. 24

Nice day & the wash all dry. Millers were at the river part of the time. Stams & Miss Cowell went to de Wildes for pictures. Elia lanced Mr Millers boil so now we hope he will soon be out of bed. Got several letters off.

Tues. Apr. 25

Was busy all day but can’t see that I accomplished much. Baked bread and worked at eats. Mr Miller seems better - the boil keeps draining - so should soon be better. Mr K. is here & they are playing Monopoly by the bed so he can play too.

Wed. Apr. 26

Mr Stams birthday. I baked a choc. cake. Mrs K made ice cream. We had fried potatoes & baked beans. It was lovely on the lawn. Several letters. Another from Mrs. Syson who wants to come in July & Aug. Mr Miller walks around & is on the couch playing Monopoly.

Thur. Apr. 27

All went to the river for weiner roast. All seemed to enjoy it. They took a camp bed down for Mr Miller. He has been at the table for meals. Russell is sick this eve. his stomach is the trouble. Mr. K. is going to Beni & Oicha tomorrow.

Fri. Apr. 28

Mr K. left ab’t 7. and hasn’t come back so I suppose he is at Cls tonight. It’s raining some. Killed a 44 ½ kilo pig @ Fr. 8. so we have some meat again. Baked bread. This flour is so good - bread is nice. Want to try do nuts tomorrow.

Sat. Apr. 29

Busy all day - no rest. Took care of meat. I baked pies. Then after dinner, do-nuts. Every one enjoyed them. Mr K got back ab’t 3 PM brot letter from Gl & others. Ed Schuits want to come - Gl said first 2 wks in June. but I think 2 wks in May better.

Sun. Apr. 30

Millers and Miss Cowell ate at Ks so we didn’t have much work for dinner. & for supper we had soup - & salad & fruit with cake. All services as usual. I had 2 rests - one before church for I felt so drowsy because I took aralin.

Mon. May 1

Wow w’at a day! Baked bread & had men pick Miss N’s strawberries & they brot 2 large dish pans full. Canned 5 qts. and made 5 qts jam beside eating all they could for dinner & supper & enough for shortcake or other dessert for tomorrow. Too bad Mrs Brill isn’t here. Also fixed Stams break. & lunch.

Tues. May 2

They left by 5 & got back ab’t 3:30. It rained a bit after they got here. Every one went to bed by 7. They saw lots of animals. An elephant killed a Park guard yesterday. also one a mo. ago. Made birthday cake and fudge. Mrs K is better. Radio said Rays are coming this wk.

Wed. May 3

Mail man came back late last eve but didn’t bring the butter. He must have caught a ride - now when will we get it? All here to super. Spanish rice. Jeramia showed Masikini how to do it. Good. cabbage salad, bread & peanut butter, ice cream crushed berries. Cake & coffee.

Thur. May 4

Every one went swimming. Mrs. Miller didn’t intend to but she slipt off a stone & got soaked. Boys seem happier today. didn’t like their pay. Mrs. Miller sat up til 2 A.M. reading & then didn’t get the light out only turned down.

Fri. May 5

What a day! Over the radio we heard Margaret Moore passed away yesterday. We all 15 went to hotel for dinner - but Mr Ingles would take no pay. - Ab’t 4:30 Dr. B & Mr Senff came for ½ hr. Gl. wrote they have no vegs. nor flour nor sugar - so we sent vegs & also a bit of flour. & bacon. Epps come Mon. also Linquists. Dr. brot my new tiny “aid” from Lo.

Sat. May 6

Baked as usual. Folks went up to the pt early - so got started late with the work. Made a corn beef dish for supper. Had Bill Deans records. Very nice.

Sun. May 7

Quiet day. cold & cloudy. Mr Miller spoke in native mtg. After supper and children to bed we had prayer mtg for the many needs there are in the Mission. Helpful and blessed time.

Mon. May 8

Millers left right after breakfast and Stams about 9. They took lots of strawberries to Oicha. Sent 1 qt. to Mrs. Brill. Boys worked well & got rooms cleaned. Epps came ab’t 5 & are settled in Miss F’s house. Linquists hope to come tomorrow.

Tues. May 9

Took the folks to the river and they enjoyed it very much. No Linquists yet. Radio said Schuits would come the 18^th for 10 days. Mended some. wrote some letters. de Wildes sent one of my good “M” silver spoons. Think Mr. must have found it at the Lake.

Wed. May 10

Linquists came ab’t 6:30 & are all settled. They brot a parcel but not the one I am expecting. This is from Cora. Am going to bed & read letters & open parcel. Rays will be over Sun. Bells Sat.

Thur. May 11

So busy all day didn’t get any time to rest. But lunch is all packed and break. Tomorrow night lawn supper for Loises birthday. The parcel of trays has come - so we will initiate them. Made cake & fudge. but must bake buns.

Fri. May 12

Mrs. Linquist did not go with the others as her head was bad. Baked buns. iced cake made some st. jam. They came ab’t 4. Had supper on lawn. Mrs L. did up several little things & hid them for Lois to find. Cake was pretty.

Sat. May 13

Busy all day. Jim and Agnes came after dinner. sleep at Klines. All had supper here, it was lovely on the lawn. Scalloped corn & baked beans & pickled beets. ice cream & strawberries. All visited after supper. Cls all come tomorrow. hurra.

Sun. May 14

Mother’s day & few mothers had any nicer time than I. For Cls all came bringing Rays. Got here ab’t 2 P.M. Cls are over in stone guest house. Bells left ab’t 3. Ray & Jno sleep in their beds at Klines. Sat around & talked after supper. Linquists had supper at Klines and Epps had dinner. A good crowd here for communion service. Epp led our 4 PM service.

Mon. May 15

We were 22 for breakfast. Epps left right after & Cl. bot a load of flour & left right after Epp. Ray & Jno are still at Klines. & the girls in living room on couch & camp bed. Rained a bit. hope for more. Sally Jo not very well. vaccination is taking.

Tues. May 16

Linquists left after dinner & John went too to see Dr. ab’t his eyes. Mr K. goes in tomorrow & will bring him back. Picked the strawberries & sent a lot to Oicha. Rays are in their rooms now. Only a sprinkle of rain today.

Wed. May 17

Mr K. came back just after dark but didn’t bring John. Dr. put drops in his eyes & he had to wait 48 hrs. He will come with Schuits on Fri. We’re all so sorry. We hoped to be together for a few days with no company.

Thur. May 18

Rain all P.M. Boys did a big wash. and none got dry. Hope for sun tomorrow. Betty & Mary spent all A.M. at Klines baking little cakes & cookies with small measure cup. baked in little pans - very nice - all had tea party there. Cakes were very good.

Fri. May 19

Schuits came in ab’t 6. & John. All are settled for the night. Nice A.M. and I washed jersey dresses & sweater. Sara made M.A. a dress. Baked bread. S’s brot lots of vegs. & pines.

Sat. May 20

Boys all had to go to Mutwangas for tests of some sort. They didn’t come back til late. later than Klines. I baked do nuts - John & Betty cleaned & made beds. I also baked squash pie of a pumpkin from Blukwa. All here to supper.

Sun. May 21

Mary Ann not feeling well. Most went to A.M. meeting & just before 4 PM it began to rain & came down very hard. 4 spots in the ceiling came down. Let up a bit by super time. The radio works so well now. Lovely quiet day with my family here.

Mon. May 22

Wash is all on the line & dripping wet for the boys did not come take it in. Rained very hard after 2 P.M. 3 lovely water falls in the hills. Having a hard time to get wood. Men wont work. Hope Cls come early tomorrow before it rains.

Tues. May 23

Cls came just before supper. Piersons came just after dinner. Mrs. Kline is taking care of them. Cl’s brot mail. notice of the $25. Lo sent to Office - part of Bessies $100. Every one has found a place to sleep. and all had supper. Thank God.

Wed. May 24

Pretty well packed up. and am tired for I seemed at it all day. want to get away by 7. Mr Schuit & Kline went to Oicha. got back for late supper. Said good bye to Miss Noweck as she leaves from Irumu June 6 & Leo the 10^th. Hopes to be back in 9 mo.

Thur. May 25

We left at 7. Piersons followed to main rd where they said goodby to Betty Lou who came on with us. We finally got thro customs and across the ferry then ate our dinner. Stopt at Mbarara. Tried to wire Barnetts but too late. loaded up with gas. & again at Masaka after eating supper. which took long as we had to move because of pinchers. [pinching ants]

Fri. May 26 Ravine [Eldama Ravine]

Got thro Kampala ab’t midnight & Jinja at 2 when Ray released Cl. Got to Kakamega about 7. Had break. and ab’t 12:30 stopt for lunch & got here by 1:30. I slept pretty well but Sara didn’t. We are all bathing & resting. Rays boat sails the 13^th. Nurse Lanssou lives in large house. Rays, Cl & J. are upstairs. 3 girls & I are here in Pauls house.

Sat. May 27

Baked 2 squash pies & a cake but it was a flop - tho we ate it for tea. Erics & Mr Pontier came just as we finished lunch. Then they staid for tea. Then it rained so they didn’t leave til 5. M.A. has been in bed all day - some fever & can’t keep her food down.

Sun. May 28

A lovely day. but didn’t end so well. We all went for a walk ab’t 4 and in going down a bank Miss Lanssou slipt & broke her left wrist. We hurried back after Sara tied it up with Ray’s tie. They ate a bit of supper & went to Nakuru. Jno, Cl & the Bettys went too. Just back 10:10. She had to stay there.

Mon. May 29

Here I am back in the room from where John went to heaven. Memories, memories crowd my mind. Mrs. P. is just as kind as ever. It’s after 10. Found Kens here waiting to see us. The children are fine. Have already met many of the folks here.

Tues. May 30 Siyabei

Almost 11 P.M. and what a happy full day. Left Kijabe ab’t 8:15 & ate lunch at the Siyabei. [river] Went to Narok then here. Then Mr Losier took his car & they went to Nyiro to see some one ab’t the hunt. After a lovely dinner we had movies & stills. Saw a few of the women. They (Ls) have done lots of building & are very comfortable.

Wed. May 31

Back from Siyabei afer a short mtg. with the women - didn’t see Mulungit - he is drinking again. Anna & Ida live there. Got to Kijabe ab’t 3. packed & as we drove out went to cemetery & took picture of Dad’s grave & us by it. Got here to Powleys - all had baths and tea & supper & a game of Chin. chek. (The one I gave Slater)

Thur. June 1

Did some shopping after spending a lot of time getting cash. Shaffer was here to dinner & we called on her at hospital. She looks well. and hopes to be much better. Barnetts called - Cl & I will go there when we return. All packed ready to be off by 5. Mr & Mrs Jones & Miss Harris - HAM workers. Have had a lovely time.

Fri. June 2

Left Nairobi a bit after 5 & got here ab’t 4:30. Stopt for breakfast at Sultan Hamed & for lunch at Voi. Some patches of paved road so made good time. got keys & some fruit. Have had supper and are getting beds into shape. All went for swim but me. I made stew & washed dishes & boiled water.

Sat. June 3

All went down town. Ray & B.L. to office others shopping. Sara & babe staid here. P.M. every one washed clothes. Cls got almost dry. but rain came - so hung all inside. Geo Lyon called ab’t 6:30 & Ray, Cl & I went with him & Capt. Reese to a service. Sing - prayer - talk - prayer - testimony - tea afterward. Mrs L. was there & 3 other ladies & 4 other men. Very nice.

Sun. June 4

Had stew for dinner. All went to beach but me. John put his khaki pants out to dry yesterday & tho Sara was here some one took them. Read, rested & “rote” letters. Went down to water before supper. A big boat came in - perhaps Llandovery. Nice service this eve. read Dr. Morsey. Fish supper - 5 large ones.

Mon. June 5

The Llandovery came in this morn so will likely leave on schedule time. I went to the beach this morning & Sara got breakfast. Washed & ironed & read & crocheted some. Mac. & cheese for supper & fish fried for break. Cl went across both A.M. & P.M.

Tues. June 6

Washed up all sheets & towels & ironed all & put away. I was making sandwiches for tea when Lyons came & 2 ladies came. The 2 Pearls: Heath & Middleditch. The latter is going home. Mr. Nixon, Johnson & Shellenberg also called this A.M. So have had a busy happy day. Rained a bit. Last night together for how long? God knows.

Wed. June 7 Lasit

Up by 4:30 - then waited til time to go to boat. They were ready to get on when we left them. Wonder how much “Dramamine” Ray has taken. We left town 9:20 - ate near Voi then had a flat at Maramgu. changed wheels & here by 6:30. Supper. Cl bathed. Talked & to bed by 10. Only Mr. S. here.

Thur. June 8 Karen.

After meeting with church leaders at Loitokitok we got away ab’t 9. Came to Emali & Nairobi. Waited at Powleys for Mrs Barnett. Saw Mrs. Innis and Mr Dalziel & others. Came on out here by 7:30 - 11 mi. from Post Office. Talked - after a good supper. Mr Shafer came to Kamathanga.

Fri. June 9

Raining hard. Much needed. Cl & I went down town & shopt some. Saw Dr. Williams & they said Ray’s boat didn’t sail til yesterday morning. I was gazing down the street looking for Cl. & tript up falling flat. broke handle to bag & sprained my big toe so I can’t wear my shoe. Cl left for Kijabe after dinner. Will come for me Mon.

Sat. June 10

My toe is getting better & I’m thankful. My tummy is upset. I took aralen this morning but I wonder if it’s malaria that’s upsetting my stomach. Washed & ironed for Cl. too. Am surely lazy these days.

Sun. June 11

Had a bad night vomitting & loose bowels so feel washed out and off food. Am taking paladrin so hope to get it knocked out. Went to church. Dr. Williams spoke very well. Slept most all P.M. Mrs. Went came to tea but I didn’t leave my room. My supper has come up - so I should be more comfortable.

Mon. June 12

Felt much better today in ans. to prayer. Got some letters off & read Mystery Flowers by Grace L. Hill. Boys came after we had our supper. I’ve let them in my room & I’m in the small room. They have some work in town so I’ll go & do shopping.

Tues. June 13

Went shopping all A.M. I finished but the boys didn’t . Went to Bs for dinner then back to town & never left til 5. Garage men were slow. Cl. did not get a license. Had supper at Devitts. Not much time to talk as Cl. had to help get things together for tomorrow. Mr. D. told of Burma experiences.

Wed. June 14

Went up to help boys pack. They got away by 11:30. Hope they have what they need - it’s cold these nights. Cl has a lot of films for taking movies. Quiet day with plenty talking. Prmtg here this late P.M. Wrote Clarke to meet us in Nakuru.

Thur. June 15

Called at R.V.A. & saw quite a few I hadn’t seen. A letter from Mrs Shaffer urges me to come to Nairobi Sat. & out with him for wk. end. Mr Lehrer goes on Sat. so I will go with him. Pal & I took a long walk over to Hurlburt house cite - pretty well grown up & dug up to get bricks. Talked late & its so cold.

Fri. June 16

Washed a bit - talked a lot. Mrs P baked cake. I had hot bath. It does seem so cold. Didn’t sleep well last night - too cold. P.M. called at Bissetts & then Prayer day mtg at Herberts & tea then Herbert looked for & found the pressure cooker Mr Hoyt left for Gladys. so glad.

Sat. June 17 Kamuthanga.

I didn’t think I’d get here & I am here. Came to Nairobi with Mr. Lehrer & met Mr Shaffer. We picked up Mrs. Reusch who is here for language study as they take up work among T.T. Masai. She & I share Esthers room. A very cosy home.

Sun. June 18

Went to meeting. 5 out churches came here for communion service. Saw Miss Goosen for a little before service. Took quite a long walk to see the dam & small lake. This is a very nice house & tastefully furnished. Slept well after coughing spell.

Mon. June 19 Home at Kjb.

Mr. S & I left for Machakos after break. Had dinner at Nesses. very nice folks. After dinner (Mr. Guilding & Mr S. too) I went to Guildings to wait for Teasdales. Mr S. made fire & I read & wrote. He had a letter from Mrs G. saying Mr Riebe died May 20. Thank God. Teasdales came ab’t 5. had tea & came on. got here by 8:10. Nice to be back.

Tues. June 20

Pretty lazy day. Stays so cloudy & cold. Wrote some letters - but mostly talked. Wasn’t out of the house all day. Cough seems better but chest is still sore. Do wish I could look in at Ru. and the Llandovery & also into camp on plains. Had hot water bottle so slept well.

Wed. June 21

Cough seems a bit better - but the sore spot in my lungs is still sore. Washed out some clothes. finished reading “Two flights up” by Mary Rhinehart. Pr. mtg here at 5 so had late supper. Just talked til bed time. It’s so cold I sit by the fire much.

Thur. June 22

This was Elmer’s birthday. Wonder so if Al is married again. More sun today but still not warm. Tummy not so good tonight. Too much milk? Mrs P. baked Marcia’s cake. Pictures of Likoni etc came. but none very good. also the parcel from Likoni. Sara’s slip. Wrote several letters. Chin. checkers.

Fri. June 23

Marcia’s birthday. Mrs. P. made a lovely cake - and 2 classes - just the girls came - 17 in all. We helpt make sandwiches. There was ice cream too. Wrote Dr Davis. Expected a letter from Gl. but none came. and no hunters yet either. Played Chin. Chek. Can’t make out who is best at it.

Sat. June 24

Girls kept coming for flowers & dishes. Miss Graichen made us each a corsage. We went over ab’t 7. Every thing was nautical. The building was the boat. “StaRVA”. of the Star line. Mashed potatoes, peas, ham, jelly salad. all with boat names. “Bread & butter” was Pitch & rolls. Home by 11. All girls were dressed in formals - !!!

Sun. June 25

Shindo, a Luo, who worked in R.V.A. for ab’t 25 yrs. was buried this morning. He was the bread baker. Went to Lila’s for dinner. The children are so cute and well behaved. Wire from Kendals yesterday - they want to see me in Nairobi Tues. I hope Cl gets in tomorrow. R.V.A. choir sang so well. Mr. Gruner spoke.

Mon. June 26

Boys got in this eve - haven’t seen ‘em yet - only Paul. Was at RVA for dinner & both of us at Teasdales for supper. So cold all day - - - - They came down & we arranged to go to town in Pauls car tomorrow.

Tues. June 27

Got away for Nairobi by 8:30 and got back by 7:30 and tired. Met Kendalls & Cl & I had lunch with them at New Stanley. Got a case of apples - how they will be enjoyed. Jim Hodson came to Devitts & brot some of my things cause Devitt had such a load. Ken says Bobby Schuit drank petrol & died. So sorry.

Wed. June 28 Ravine.

Got in ab’t 3:30. Pauls & Misses Lossau and Johnson in their car & we in ours. Had lunch in the park at Nakuru. Very nice place. Had a visit with Mrs Lehrer. Got cheese. Hard to say goodby to my pal. She & all have been so good to us. Boys worked at car til 10 or later. are still at it. Hope we can get on so we reach Ru on Sat.

Thur. June 29 Kakamega

Got here ab’t 4:30. Lichtys had asked us to stop - but now they are all packed up ready to go back to their station but Mr L couldn’t get the car started. Cl helpt them & got it going so we ate supper at 9 P.M. Then to bed. Stormed hard ab’t 5 P.M. so we were glad we weren’t on the road.

Fri. June 30 Pretty camp on lake.

Got away by 5. & when we reached Mbarara it was still early so came on to this pretty place where we had stopt in Oct. 1942. Backed the car into the garage & took out some things so Cl. slept in car & I on seat. & kitty on floor. She is no trouble.

Sat. July 1 HOME.

Left ab’t 5:15 got to ferry ab’t 6. but waited 2 hrs. to cross - then at Brit. customs they would not let us bring the bicycles as we had no permit. We had asked for permits but were told not necessary. Every one is OK here. Earl A. family are here. Had Billys birthday supper at Klines.

Sun. July 2

Esther & Gladys had S.S. with the children. Cl. got started too late so came back & I staid & did dinner. Mtg at 4. Have been putting things together for Cls to take. Am glad Earls are here.

Mon. July 3

Couldn’t wash as there was no wood. We are having a hard time to get men to cut wood. They got away ab’t 9:15. It does seem empty around here. Earls go on Thur. Earl wants to go with Cl. to Conf. Com. Mtg at Bogoro. Trying to straighten up.

Tues. July 4

Did huge wash & most got dry. Tho it rained quite hard ab’t 5. Have unpacked & repacked things but still a lot on my bed to put away. Paid the boys & gave them shirts - just soft things Sh 4- as matabis. [reward] except Bwambole & he will have to do better before he gets his.

Wed. July 5

Letter from Rays at Port Said. He had had no trouble at all with seasickness. It was a wonderful experience for him. Bishops & Miss Olson came ab’t 5. Miss Magnanot wants Jewell there but she is here tonight as the spare room is not yet ready. Had apple dumplings for dinner. Got a few letters ready to mail.

Thur. July 6

Mr K. left ab’t 7:30 & Earls ab’t 9. so we are only 4. Straightened up in my room. and am beginning to feel I’m home again. Ran gramaphone by request of Mrs Bishop. & enjoyed it much myself. Some Am. tourists called.

Fri. July 7

Baked bread. Killed pig - 42 kilos. Wrote some at letters. Boys patched living room ceiling. Spent some time in garden with weed boys. Wonder how Conf. Prog. Com. got on in their mtg at Bogoro.

Sat. July 8

Mr. B cut up the meat & took most. Made brawn of head. Dr. came ab’t 4. had tea & ice cream. Mr K. & Earls came ab’t 8. Brot some sugar but not as much as we had hoped for. Ate on the lawn - tho a bit chilly.

Sun. July 9

Pleasant day. Teachers in and had communion service. A teacher spoke at length & then Earl also spoke. Masikini is not well at all & didn’t go so had dinner ready. Bishops & Olson ate at K’s. Made apple crispy for them - we had choc. pie.

Mon. July 10

Wonder if Rays have left Eng. yet. They could stay at C.I.M. home til today. Getting things ready for Bishops to take tomorrow. Rained most all A.M. but clothes got dry. Andersens didn’t put theirs into the wash - so will do them tomorrow.

Tues. July 11

Bishops left after break. Iced the birthday cake & baked a mock fruit cake for Earls birthday tomorrow & for their safari box. Coralees supper was very nice & her gifts very pretty too. Worked at double sided puzzle but didn’t finish it.

Wed. July 12

but written next night for this night I was sick. Had fresh strawberries for dinner & it was too much. At 4 P.M. my head suddenly began to ache & by 6 I was flat & nauseated. After vomitting felt relief - & finally got to bed & slept. Earls came ab’t 6. Masikini saw to supper. Earl’s birthday.

Thur. July 13

Rained all A.M. & Earls finally got away after 1. Wonder where they are tonight. Wanted to make the lake camp on way to Mbarara. All P.M. clouds blew in - no school no work. Mrs K. killed a pig - I’ll take ½. Mr. K. came back tonight & said it is muddy all the way to Beni - hope not all the way to Kasindi.

Fri. July 14

Took care of the meat & baked the birthday cake but it isn’t very nice. fire not hot. Ericksons came ab’t 5. Was going to make cocoanut icing for cake but find my cocoanut all spoiled. so threw it all out.

Sat. July 15

Busy most all day. Cocoanut icing for the cake. Mrs. E & Miss Olson put flowers on so pretty. Ate on the lawn this eve. Thot we wouldn’t as it got very dark ab’t 3 P.M. but was nice at 5. All played Pit but I wrote. This seems to be an annual occurrence. [arrow drawn to previous year, with Ericksons having supper and playing Pit]

Sun. July 16

Clouds blew in all A.M. but we had service. With Oicha boys singing & Philips preaching. A Mr & Mrs Bloom came from hotel for service but had to go early as they left their 8 mo. baby there. Started to rain at noon & Ericksons finally left in rain. Enjoyed their short stay much.

Mon. July 17

Cleaned silver. Men put more grass on roof. didn’t wash as water was so dirty. & boys did not fill drum. Got letters off this P.M. Boys cleaned Frost house & made up beds. Played Chin. chek this eve & came out almost even.

Tues July 18

This year I wonder where Ray is [birthday]: Eng. or the ocean, or in U.S. or in the air? No matter where. he is in God’s hands. We had lunch with Miss M. today. very nice. Mr K came for 8 oclock news but before time Dr Kleinschmitt drove in.

Wed. July 19

Drs. came for lunch - baked pie & had raw apple - ripped my Brill dress ready to alter. Was raining early & when clouds cleared the hills had lots of snow on them - lower down than we ever saw it before.

Thur. July 20

Drs. left very early for the lake & then went on to Oicha - but as they didn’t tell me they were going I sent nothing - tho they offered to take letters & tomatoes. Mail came ab’t noon. a nice letter from Rays in Eng. They sail for USA tomorrow.

Fri. July 21

Mr. and Mrs. Syson got in ab’t 6:30. and have had supper and now gone to bed. very tired as they came from Ruindi today. Fixed up one of the Brill dresses. Quite pleasant - no rain.

Sat. July 22

Just at supper time 2 Eng. ladies came up from the hotel saying they were sent up by Vollors to say they had arrived. so they staid to supper. Then after dark we saw a car light which was 2 couples & a boy. No room at hotel so came here. 2 sleep in F’s house & 2 at Klines.

Sun. July 23

Cold & cloudy most all day. The car of folks left after break. Mr K left early. A.M. service but nothing P.M. Those folks were mines workers from Uganda. and were sent here by the Caths at Mutwanga. No room at Hotel. Wrote some letters.

Mon. July 24

Masikini started breakfast & then went out for poles for his house. I got some letters off. Rained over break. but soon cleared. Most wash got dry. Sysons putting jig saw boquet puzzle together. Jewell learning to crochet.

Tues. July 25

Ab’t 8 P.M. we were reading & writing when Cl & Billy came. Mr Ingles had broken down & asked Cl. to bring him over. So glad for the chance to send tomatoes etc over. Made mattress slip & did mending.

Wed. July 26

Killed the pig early & Cl & Billy left right after dinner & took half along. Jewell thot she should go with them. but decided to wait & now Mr K says he must go on Fri to take little Emily to Miss Love & Jewell says she’ll go with him. I’d like her to stay longer. but she thinks she must go.

Thur. July 27

Happy birthday Sara. Last day on boat for Rays?? Mas. didn’t come so we cut up the pig. Mrs. K. took some. made 2 dishes of scrapple - one for Gl. ab’t 3 P.M. the folks suddenly decided to go up to the point. no one knew they went til a storm blew up as they had started down. It blew rained & hailed hard. They sat in native hut part of the time - but were soaked thro. After hot wash & dry clothes all seemed alright.

Fri. July 28

Mr. K. left taking Jewell and natives to Oicha. Took little Emily who will go to Miss Love. J. left such a large check. Bless her. Might think she knew how badly I needed it. Lord did. Letter from Gl. They have made reservations at Sabena hotel Stan. So glad they are going.

Sat. July 29

Did usual work. Masikini helpt. Made do nuts - raised too much before they fried - but fairly good any way. ate on lawn. Played Chin. check. Mr K. goes back to Oicha next Fri. so am getting letters etc ready. Will do up Gl’s birthday package. Miss Olson gives it her.

Sun. July 30

Rainy early but cleared by mtg time. The Wamba boys both spoke. also sang. Very good. Quite a few staid for prayer afterward. Restful P.M. Staid at K’s for soup supper. Wrote Byrds.

Mon. July 31

Cloudy & showery but clothes got somewhat dry. Got the Ward order off. Came to over $40. !!! Hope I have enuf to pay it. I owe Cls on grist mill so will get what he wants from Wards. Radio said plane comes in on the 3^rd - so I wont get Mother T’s letter off to her.

Tues. Aug. 1

Worked in kitchen most all day - baked bread & buns. Mr. Kline went to Mutwangas and Sysons went to Jacquemins with him & walked back to over hanging rock. Had birthday supper at Ks. I made carrot salad etc. Mrs K. made scalloped cod fish baked. good.

Wed. Aug. 2

Rays letter from Eng. came. They expected to sail next day 21^st. They hadn’t gotten any from me & I wrote. Cut & almost finished a n. gown from 2 flour sacks. Beattys want to come in Nov. after baby arrives - at Oicha. Miss Currie - Betongwe - wants time in Oct.

Thur. Aug. 3

Finished my gown - pretty good with plenty of piecing. Has been dark & cloudy all day. Made fire ab’t 3 P.M. Sysons went for a long walk. I wrote letters after supper. Mr K goes to Oicha on Sat.

Fri. Aug. 4

Mr. Syson offered to go to Oicha for Mr. K. tomorrow and asked me to go too - so we hope to have a day of it. Don’t feel very well. but took aralen so hope to feel better. Miss. M. had supper here. Showing their (K’s) pictures to the visiting Wamba boys.

Sat. Aug. 5

Got away a bit after 7. Stopt in Beni. Got cash & mail and got to Cls in time to get our name in the kettle. It was raining near & at Oicha - otherwise the roads weren’t too bad. Cls are not going to Stan as the plane has been called off - not enuf passengers.

Sun. Aug. 6

Rained a bit this morning but had services as usual. Pleasant all P.M. Quiet time - wrote some & read. Went for a long walk after supper. & have written Mrs Bell.

Mon. Aug. 7

Set out all the rooted cuttings of every thing. The green foliage from Betongwe too. and gardenias. Hope all grow. Wrote some letters. Mr. K. brot me my acct & I have a credit which I will apply to the Frig-fund, for Kowea.

Tues. Aug. 8

Sysons left ab’t 8:15 and were back by 4:30. They brot the mail. Money has come - thank God. I sent for Geog. for Cl. & a check in part payment for Ward order. Canned tomatoes - got debe full ready for Gl. for Klines to take tomorrow.

Wed. Aug. 9

Cl came in ab’t 7. Manoka died this morning & Cl. brot him over to Mutwangas. He will go with elders to bury him tomorrow. Klines left after lunch tho Gary may not get to Oicha tonight as Erickson was having car trouble. Picked berries & sent to Oicha.

Thur. Aug. 10

Cl. & some of the elders left right after breakfast to bury Manoka. It began to rain ab’t 9 & kept it up more or less all day. Klines came ab’t 2. but had to walk up. too slippy for the car. Baked bread. Mas. came & got break. & cleaned the stove.

Fri. Aug. 11

Got some nice honey yesterday so today made corn meal muffins & had honey with them for dinner. Miss M. came for supper. Made 2 khaki aprons. Cloudy but not much rain.

Sat. Aug. 12

Dr. came ab’t 1 P.M. had a bit of lunch at Klines. Took quite a while at the medical. Wonder how Gl. celebrated. [birthday] Baked & did usual things here. Masikini helpt. Cloudy dark all A.M. but bright by eve & we ate on the lawn.

Sun. Aug. 13

I’ve been thinking I’d be alone tomorrow night - but at supper table they asked if they could stay til Tues. morning. I’m glad - for we will get cleaned up before folks come any way. So many clouds all the time they can’t see the hills much. Many outschool teachers in.

Mon. Aug. 14

Have been busy all day but didn’t seem to accomplish a lot. Sysons expect to go tomorrow. It was fairly clear early this morning but clouds blew in later. Got some letters off. Sysons mail some at Kabale for me - the Kenya ones.

Tues. Aug. 15

They got away after breakfast declaring they had left nothing but we found a long knife in its sheath! Will send it with Gateleys. Radio said D.M. Miller & Mr. Henleyon arrive at Juba next wk. and Interfield Com. meets at Kijabe the 28. So Kens wont likely come. Old Bingula pygmy died yesterday at Oicha. At Miss Ms for lunch.

Wed. Aug. 16

Boys all had to go to Mutwangas for needles. Mas. came early & cut up the meat & I made a bit of sausage. Wash boys came back after noon & did fat. Very tired. finished varnishing and put up curtains. almost all done. Must arrange flowers - have cut them.

Thur. Aug. 17

No folks yet. Mate didn’t come til late - is not well. Washed hair. Sunny most all day. Have all ready now for guests. Mr. Senff has a cable from Mrs to come home at once. Wrote some letters.

Fri. Aug. 18

Mas. came & baked bread & cookies. I sewed some at the quilt blocks. Betty’s “Flower Garden”. Miss M. had boullion & toast with me & then the choir boys came & I played gram. til after 9.

Sat. Aug. 19

And this eve they came at 4:30. Brot Mas’ wife & new baby. Not Ericksons. They went to Kitsombiro. Ate at the table as it was cold to eat outside. Macs have bathed & gone to bed. Had a good chat after supper. Gl & Dick are getting needles for boils.

Sun. Aug. 20

Rained while we were in church but cleared this P.M. All ate supper at Klines. And talked til 8 & came down & got news & more talk. Many came to greet Macs. it’s so nice to have them here.

Mon. Aug. 21

Very pleasant A.M. but cloudy and showery P.M. Wash is quite dry. Miss M had supper here. Mr. Mac. has taken measures & wants to put shelves into the kitchen - ‘twill be very nice.

Tues. Aug. 22 (Wed. to 27^th) [Accidentally wrote Wed. 23^rd entry in space for Sun. 27^th.]

A lovely clear morning. Had weiner roast at river. All went to pick berries & got quite a nice lot. had berries here after picnic & just as we finished it rained pretty hard. Made ab’t 3 qts of jam. Hope I can get more sugar for berries are coming on in all gardens.

Wed. Aug. 23

As per plans the Gateleys came this eve. They are in F’s house. Mr K & Gary went to Beni also Oicha but took nothing for he didn’t know if he’d go there. Nice mail.

Thur. Aug. 24

Nice to have Mas. back - tho his house is not yet done. Mate hasn’t come yet. measles. Mr Mac finished the shelves & fixed cupboard door. It is so nice. Gateleys are getting rested. Some natives are here talking with Macs now in kitchen.

Fri. Aug. 25

Cut out & sewed 2 dark aprons for Mas. Macs went to de Wildes and the hotel. I wrote at letters. 10 boys weeding the lawn. Getting kitchen things placed slowly. Natives keep coming to see Macs.

Sat. Aug. 26

No rain - ate on the lawn but Miss M. didn’t come. as she had been waiting on a woman very ill with meningitis. I sent supper up to her. Had Ks pictures after supper. Mas. staid all day & took care of baking.

Sun. Aug. 27

Rained early but cleared by mtg time. Mr. Mac. spoke. The church was almost full. Macs had dinner with Klines. Katwa boys came up again for a talk. Macs have helpt them a lot.

Mon. Aug. 28

Missed out last Wed. Queer I didn’t notice it sooner. Macs got away after breakfast. Gateleys want to go to Oicha tomorrow. They are settled in these rooms - it is better. Wrote a number of letters.

Tues. Aug. 29

Gateleys left after breakfast taking letters along & got back about 5:30 bringing mail. very few letters. butter & letter from Gl. She had a crowd there. My little roast helped out.

Wed. Aug. 30

Mr. Gateley’s 30^th birthday so K’s came for supper. Miss M. is in quarantine. 2 more died & another is ill - meningitis - but they are at Mutwangas. Agriculture man (Bwana Kahana) coming here knocked a child down. took it to Oicha.

Thur. Aug. 31

Pretty rainy but washed some wheat & it’s drying in the oven. Mr. Kline went to the Semliki to show pictures tonight. May have gone to Beni too - if so may bring flour.

Fri. Sept. 1

Rained almost all day. Mr K. came ab’t noon but couldn’t bring the car up. Brot a letter from Lawrences asking to come the 8^th. They will come & if they can’t stay will go to the hotel. Wash is not dry yet.

Sat. Sept. 2

Sunny this A.M. so G’s went to the point but too late to see the snow. Clothes dried & are ironed. Had supper on lawn. Baked beans. Made do-nuts. Gary has fever. Miss M. came too. Lawrences want to come! No room.

Sun. Sept. 3

Quite a pretty day. Beautiful sunset. & think we could have seen snow had we been at the bridge. Miss M. had dinner here so Coralee thot she too should - & did. The green tom. mince pie was really good.

Mon. Sept. 4

Just ab’t 4:30 Cls & Erickson boys came on their way to get the bicycles. They are over in the guest house. Its so nice to see them again. but all are having an awful time with boils & sores. K’s came down for the evening. Children had a big time.

Tues. Sept. 5

Gateleys got away ab’t 6. Then Cls left after breakfast - after Billy had his sores dressed. he cries so it upsets Gl. who has a huge one on her leg. We’ve all beds made up & I expected the folks. Rawsons & Musema people but they haven’t come.

Wed. Sept. 6

Cleaned pond. Still no guests. Klines went to Katwa & they say they were to be at Kitsombiro today. Then they will get here tomorrow I hope. Klines brot mail & Co’s package with iron skillet in it. Small red plates - 1 broken & a lovely cake plate all to pieces.

Thur. Sept. 7

Dr. Rawsons came ab’t 5 & said the others would likely not come til tomorrow. R’s went over early as they were tired & I was writing when some one came to the door - it was Mr. Hagstrom. So now they’ve eaten & are settling for the night. 9:30.

Fri. Sept. 8

Picked strawberries again [arrow drawn to previous year, picking strawberries] & ate but no jam only canned some & ate most fresh. They all like them. I don’t touch them. David Rawson’s birthday on Sun. so will bake the cake tomorrow. Am buying nice peas these days.

Sat. Sept. 9

19 here to lawn supper. Mr & Mrs. Lawrence (Kitsombiro) drove up ab’t 4. I showed them the room in the stone house but no bedding. They had cots so staid. Will move sewing machine out & put small table there for 3 Rawson boys.

Sun. Sept. 10

Good crowd out to church. Lawrences ate dinner at K’s. and this eve Gary & Coralee ate here & the 2 ladies up there as it is David’s birthday. I baked the cake & we had Kool aid to drink. Music this eve.

Mon. Sept. 11

Just busy with kitchen work. Boys did big wash - & all got dry. Got some letters off. Played Chinese checks.

Tues. Sept. 12

Baked buns & 5 loaves of bread. Rawsons & Lawrences got permit to go to Lake tomorrow. I baked 2 pans of beans - now Mrs R. has sore throat & ear ache so they wont go. Mr K. goes to Oicha Thu. have letter ready to send.

Wed. Sept. 13

A pretty day mostly. Went to river for lunch. Edward hurt his wrist - sprained or perhaps broken. Mr K. has not come back. Mail came - card from Gl. says Cl. was putting cement floor on veranda. They want me to come there for Xmas.

Thur. Sept. 14

Mr K came back this morn. He slept at Kaparatas last night. Killed a 47 Kilo pig. Will put some into cans - if we don’t eat it all before Ks go on Mon. when the ice box will be shut off.

Fri. Sept. 15

Busy day. Mas. never went home - I had 5 min rest ab’t noon - then kept at it. Mas. made Crown cake but it didn’t get nice so we made 2 egg sponge. 2 of them & that was OK. All here to supper. Klines table boy was hit with a stone & his head cut above his eye - goats in his garden!

Sat. Sept. 16

Lawrences & 3 of Drs went to Oicha - letter from Gl. saying Miss Vogel told her Chas Propst committed suicide Aug. 28. A nervous break - hung himself. They were in the miss apt. at Brachah Church Phila. I’ve written Mrs P. Lawrences will take it.

Sun. Sept. 17

As quiet as such a family can be, Klines are all packed & ready to leave at dawn. Lawrences are in no hurry. Had prayer mtg & sing & records after supper. In my mind I’ve been with Mrs Propst & Henrietta all day. Have letters ready also for Mrs Powley.

Mon. Sept. 18

Klines must have left very early. no on heard them. Lawrences got away ab’t 9:30 & Dr. & Edward ab’t 10:15. Buckleys came this eve just at dark. We had just finished supper. They are settled in east room of stone house. Brot mail - several letters mention Chas’ death.

Tues. Sept. 19

Ab’t 5:15 Miss M. came to my window & called. There was a maternity case she couldn’t manage & wondered if Mr Buckley would take her to Oicha. He did. Got back for dinner. Pressured meat yesterday & today. K’s put the ice box off so had to cook the meat.

Wed. Sept. 20

Quite rainy all day - no workmen came. low on wood. Boys picked enuf berries for dinner. Miss M. here to supper. Mrs Rawson gave us a tin of cheese - we had it. Mail man came in just brot bacon from C.V.C. for Noweck. Phono concert this eve as farewell.

Thur. Sept. 21

Hillside slipt down & stopt the water so we didn’t wash. but all men worked all day. Musema folks got away after breakfast. so we are only 6. They were very nice guests - so appreciative. Buckleys are moved in here. Killed a pig 42 kilos.

Fri. Sept. 22

A full day. Cut up meat. made lard, sausage, bacon & ham, canned 5 qts. (2 ½ for Esther) had chops & more tomorrow & ham for Sun. Picked berries. going to wash my hair as there is Lusilubi water. The ditch washed away so had to carry river water.

Sat. Sept. 23

Usual work. Dr. Rawson & Edward and Mrs. Cripps got here just as we finished our supper. We ate outside but came in for coffee & tea ring. Mrs Buckley has had a bad head all day. Letter from Gl. & the pictures of children & monkey.

Sun. Sept. 24

Wonder how she celebrated today. [Miss Noweck, birthday] Here we had a quiet day. Esther ate all meals here. Had pancakes & sausage for breakfast. Berry pie for dinner & pop corn for supper. 4 P.M. meeting & music after supper. Brot Miss Ns organ over. Rawsons want to go to Oicha Tues. & want me to go too.

Mon. Sept. 25

Decided to go to Oicha tomorrow - Dr’s family - & I’m to go too - so have packed most things ready. so we can have dinner without Gl’s help as she is having Women’s Conf. Clothes got quite dry. Buckleys & Mrs Cripps will get on alone.

Tues. Sept. 26

We went & had a nice time. Met Cl. in Beni so I rode to Oicha with him. He got a bag of sugar & gave me ½ or 50 kilos @ 16.50. Harrises are there & want to come Fri. Left Oicha at 5 & on this side of Beni got into hard storm - got here ab’t 8:30.

Wed. Sept. 27

Had word today that the bridge on a stream on this side Semliki is to be repaired on Fri. so no traffic. So Buckleys go to Oicha tomorrow instead of Fri. don’t know when Harrises come. Ridsdale family came ab’t 6.

Thur. Sept. 28

Ridsdales left ab’t 5:40. Mother R. slept in East room here & family in stone house. Buckleys left after dinner. A very pretty day but some rain after dark. Rather small family - only 6. Had gramaphone after supper.

Fri. Sept. 29

Got rooms somewhat cleaned up. but I’m just puzzled to know where to put folks. Harrises will come tomorrow I suppose. Getting the crochet pattern for table cloth copied. Wonder when ever I’ll get a cloth made.

Sat. Sept. 30

Usual Sat. work - made do-nuts. Harrises came ab’t 4:30. Have them in the large room. Letter from Miss Currie to say they’ll come Mon. or Tues. Letter and goi [quinoa] and nescafe & pliers from McIntoshes.

Sun. Oct. 1

Pressured 2 large roosters. didn’t eat nearly all. Rawsons have said goodby as they hope to get away by 4:30. We had a nice service at 4. Dr. R. spoke & all testified & prayed. Had records after supper - their choice.

Mon. Oct. 2

Rawsons left at 4:45 and hope they are at Kitsombiro tonight. No ladies yet. Pembed at Miss F’s house. Wash done & mostly dry before the evening shower. Paid the help but they aren’t happy altho I gave them ½ wage in gifts. Got a few letters off.

Tues. Oct. 3

We had just begun dinner when Searles came. They are in Gary’s room & Thomas & the Green boy are in the office. The AGM ladies haven’t come yet. Searles brot the mail. Lora’s parcel came so now I can use my little aid again.

Wed. Oct. 4

Misses Currie and Underwood got here in time for dinner. No Dr. Thornblooms yet. I really wish they’d not come for a wk. but too late now. Tito hasn’t returned. It rained hard this P.M. Killed 31 kilo pig.

Thur. Oct. 5

Heard Jewell say some one would be out today but no one came. Picked strawberries & had fresh & made ab’t 2 qts jam. also caned some meat. Rained a bit. They played Pit. I wrote.

Fri. Oct. 6

And no Thornblooms yet. Now we wonder if Jewell said “. . . . wont be coming today” & I thot “will be”. At any rate just after supper Lawrences came. on their way back from Mombasa with their new Frig. The folks are all packed for the Lake. Not Gurney & Helen.

Sat. Oct. 7

Heard over radio Dr. would come before dinner & he did & also Thornblooms. The other left by 5:15. and Lawrences by 10. We all bathed & when picnicers came ab’t 5 we had cafateria supper & all got bathed & are abed. I was on my feet most all day. so am ready for bed.

Sun. Oct. 8

Not much rest for I prepared communion things before church & washed up all after lunch. Had a bad head over dinner but slept some & feel OK. Children ate at table on lawn & cafateria supper. 6 of us ate break. at 7 & 10 at 8.

Mon. Oct. 9

Ladies got away after breakfast. Boys did a huge wash & it rained all PM. so it is still on the line. Mr. Harboldt the Vice Consul for U.S.A. in Leo called & 2 others with him. Mr Searle showed them around some. Miss M. came down - talked French with the other 2.

Tues. Oct. 10

Got things ready for trip to Lake tomorrow but it rained very hard at supper time so they want to wait another day. I eat at little table so can help wait on table. Clothes didn’t get dry last night so not all ironed yet.

Wed. Oct. 11

Harrises left ab’t 3:30. We got the pig killed & sent Oicha some. but the post didn’t come til ab’t an hr. later & there are a lot of letters for them. Car is packed for going to the Lake. Mrs Searle is not going. Karen & Judy Thornbloom aren’t going either.

Thur. Oct. 12

They got away in good time & were back by 4:15. Most got baths and after supper went to bed. Mrs Searle washed her hair. I wrote Miss Slater. The girls all went & they had such a nice time.

Fri. Oct. 13

Cls didn’t come. Dr & family went to hotel for a swim & on way home it rained very hard so they had to leave the car at the last bend & walk up. A lovely A.M.

Sat. Oct. 14

Cls did come ab’t noon & brot most things I asked for. set 2 tables but ate cafateria tonight. Worked all day - no time for rest but am not very tired. so nice having the folks here.

Sun. Oct. 15

Cls left ab’t 3. Faith & Dick slept & had to be awakened. Faith was cross. Mr. Searle led P.M. mtg. Maria, Matayo Mate’s wife went with them to the leper camp at Oicha. No rain here but lots of snow on the peaks.

Mon. Oct. 16

Dr. & Mrs Thornbloom went to Beni & Oicha - brot lots of paipai [papaya] & also a 40 kilo bag of sugar. Hurra. Mrs Searle kept the girls happy - she had no time to herself. Had hard rain - wash line broke. They’ll have to do some over tomorrow. Nice mail. parcel from Co.

Tues. Oct. 17

Mr Searle wanted to get some letters posted for Irumu so we sent Tito. Cloudy much of the day. picked strawberries & made ab’t 1 ½ qts jam. Got girls letter finished & one to Gl.

Wed. Oct. 18

No workmen as it’s a holiday. The A.M. was beautiful but hard rain by 2 P.M. I must get the little oranges transplanted so they get started.

Thur. Oct. 19

Tito hasn’t returned but it rained hard ab’t 3:30 so he will likely come in the morning. The boys got another baboon. Gathered guavas & will make jelly tomorrow. Got several Xmas letters off.

Fri. Oct. 20

Hope all the birthday folks are having a happy time. Folks went to hotel this P.M. Children went swimming. Heard that Klines are at Blukwa. so perhaps they’ll get home next week.

Sat. Oct. 21

Heard on radio Klines w’d be in & wanted the cook to bake bread. The cook is at Beni. Klines came just after dinner - all had supper here. Esther came back from walk very late. Klines went home early.

Sun. Oct. 22

Lovely day this A.M. Mr Searle spoke very helpfully. Dr. Thornbloom took P.M. for Mr K. has malaria. All had supper here - not Mr K - just as we finished Dr. Woodhams came. car stopt down the road. Talked late.

Mon. Oct. 23

All went to hotel for swim. a lovely A.M. Searles staid there for lunch then went to Katwa. Woodhams will leave after lunch tomorrow. and Thornblooms go to Oicha tomorrow. I’ll keep the children!!! Killed a pig today - 47 kilos. Got some letters ready.

Tues. Oct. 24

There! it’s 8:10 & I’ve finished reading my letters tho there are lots of magazines too. a roll from Co. Thornblooms left right after break. & Mr K too - and Dr. Woodhams left after lunch. Madelin took care of the girls all A.M. T’s came back ab’t 6.

Wed. Oct. 25

Mrs K. & I went to lower garden. such lots of grapefruit coming on. Worked a bit at brown rabbit. Bob spent all A.M. after a monkey. declares he shot it but it got away. Our table seems rather small - only 7.

Thur. Oct. 26

Worked at songs all day & til now 9:45. Found many - I wonder if Gl. has these all. Wash didn’t get dry - not all.

Fri. Oct. 27

Made Cape tom. jelly but boiled too long. Canned 3 pts peas. Baked 5 loaves of bread. Wont bake buns tomorrow. Judy has fever so didn’t come to supper. Just a shower today.

Sat. Oct. 28

When Mr Van D came ab’t 11:30 Cl & Billy were with him. They stay til Mon. I’m so glad. All had supper here & talked long - Klines staid too - so nice but we do all miss Coralee. Had cheese souffle & ham spread in sandwiches.

Sun. Oct. 29

Pleasant day with only a sprinkle. The Rethy pastor came with Mr. Van - he preached and then helped to get a better understanding this P.M. They were at it too long to come to our 4 PM meeting. Dr T. read also sang.

Mon. Oct. 30

They all got away after breakfast. Rained some but clothes got partly dry. Mate went to Mutwangas. We decided to all talk things over with the help so all will be satisfied with their Frcs.

Tues. Oct. 31

Had dinner with Esther. So nice. because Masikini pembed kitchen and boys & I did living room. Had a shauri ab’t wages at K’s. Then another here with mine only. I pd a bit more than last mo. but they’ll not get it when no guests.

Wed. Nov. 1

Boys came rather late & I feared they weren’t coming at all. Some picked coffee. One pembed Miss F. house & kitchen here. Had lunch with Esther & all had supper at Klines. Mail came - childrens pictures - very nice.

Thur. Nov. 2

Another busy day. Made strasberry jelly - cut oranges ready for marmalade. Will use pectin. Showed Yuda how to make berry whip. I eat dinner with Esther. Will again tomorrow - as I want to clean & mend the stove. Cleaned bedrooms & bath.

Fri. Nov. 3

W’at a day! First, the radio said Mr. Bedford, Dobson & a Kikuyu would be out. They came in time for supper. When we went to K’s for prayer, we went over to see how pembeing was getting on & found the box containing shoes etc that some one left, had been opened & the shoes taken out. Called every one & had them search all. Nothing found yet.

Sat. Nov. 4

The men got away by 9. I talked long with Paluku & Musa ab’t the stolen shoes. There was no work so told them to go search for the thief but will they? baked cake of the mix & it got so nice. All here for supper.

Sun. Nov. 5

Early this morning Esther reported a bad baby case & asked Mr K to take her to Oicha & Esther went too. While they were getting ready a car came from hotel with a Belgian Prof. who wanted to see around so we didn’t get to mtg. I ate dinner with Mrs K & she had supper with me.

Mon. Nov. 6

No folks yet. I went up for supper. Mrs K. is not feeling well. took aralen. Picked more coffee. No rain. Man took letters. I got quite a nice bunch off. Pressured 3 qts corn but cooker doesn’t work right. hope it keeps.

Tues. Nov. 7

Boys still working at the coffe. Mr K & Esther got back ab’t 4:30. brot mail. Gail, Miss Meloon & Lindholms want to come after Xmas!!! There just isn’t room unless some one can’t come. So sorry. Canned 3 qts of peas - pressure did OK tho one screw is cracked.

Wed. Nov. 8

Canned 3 more qts of corn and baked 2 loaves of bread. Boys working at coffee. I told Stanley I need more grass on roof & tonight a storm blew up from the front & 4 rooms have chunks of ceiling down. Curtains must be laundered again - etc etc.

Thur. Nov. 9

Wonder how Sally Jo celebrated. [birthday] I made 7 ½ qts of jam & canned 2 qts. Boys are starting to pound out the dry coffee. but there’s still more to gather. Men bringing grass for roof. Curtains will be laundered tomorrow. Want to wash my hair.

Fri. Nov. 10

A day of many things - washed some things - men carrying grass. Ab’t 7 when I was ready to settle at writing a car came. Mr Searle and Mr. Green. They want to spend the wk end - so it’s alright.

Sat. Nov. 11

And now it’s 6 yrs and I’m still here. Have been thinking abt it much today because it was Sat. too. [John’s passing] The guests went to Sibindiris & got back just in time for supper. Dr. came. Mr K shot a snake in the toilet. Esther didn’t come to supper she was cleaning coffee.

Sun. Nov. 12

Many out school teachers in. Mr Green spoke very helpfully. Have been living over again 6 yrs ago. We had no P.M. meeting. All came to supper but Mr. K. Wrote some letters and read some. Sprinkled a bit.

Mon. Nov. 13

Men didn’t see all they want to see so will not go to Oicha tomorrow - but go down toward Sibindiris again. Dismissed Musa. if he walks well for a yr. I’ll take him back. Ks spent eve here.

Tues. Nov. 14

Men went to Matungu - but tho nice - too hard to get to. Have been writing letters some. am trying to get things together for Gl. but they haven’t decided if they will go tomorrow or look over a place near Kasindi.

Wed. Nov. 15

Have a nice bunch of letters ready. Mr K. goes to Oicha & Butembo tomorrow & Biasiko next day. The men left for Oicha after breakfast. They didn’t decide til after break. if they’d go home or to to Kasindi. Men put grass on roof today. Made guava jelly.

Thur. Nov. 16

Mr K. left early - no news. Hope the mail man is on the way back. Plastered the ceilings & made up beds. Thot it would storm but has blown over - no rain at all. Made strawberry jam & pressured peas on primus - seems a good way. I ate lunch at E’s & she ate here this eve.

Fri. Nov. 17

No mail man yet. We surely miss Tito & his quick trips. Made black raspberry jelly. Nereu, Klines boy got Esther out ab’t 10:30 last night & baby came ab’t 5:30. She was pretty tired all day. Had tea at Mrs K’s - worked some at rabbit.

Sat. Nov. 18

Beattys & Rawn came ab’t 6:30. Bill B’s birthday. They had a big dinner at Beckers. Carmel & Esther had supper here. Cheese souffle - & jelly & whipped cream. They brot us each a piece of birthday cake. Another air parcel from Lo with another aid & batteries. came with air mail letter!

Sun. Nov. 19

Beattys seem to be making a visit to Ruwenzori an annual affair. [line drawn to previous year, Beattys visiting] They want to go to the Lake on Tues. After AM service a man from Kenya came. Mrs K. talked with him for a bit but dinner was ready. all ate here. Mr B. read an art. by Wilbur Smith on Jerusalem.

Mon. Nov. 20

Picked strawberries and filled all their jars. They are so pleased. Now all are packed up ready to go to the Lake tomorrow. I’m getting the Kenya Christmas cards ready. Paluku washed.

Tues. Nov. 21

They got away 5:20 & got back almost 6. Bill lost his glasses & they drove back to look for them. That made them late. didn’t find them. Stanley not back yet. Got few more letters off. Spose Cls will be here tomorrow.

Wed. Nov. 22

No Stanley yet but Cls came ab’t 5:30. but didn’t think to ask for the mail. & we haven’t sent the man yet so suppose we will let the folks post it in Irumu on Mon. Got 12 off to Kenya & an air.

Thur. Nov. 23

Mr K. not yet back. Had nice dinner. Squash pie & apple. Radio told of train crash with 70 some killed & over 100 injured - many seriously. Cl. took Bill up look out pt & Olive & Esther to over hanging rock this P.M.

Fri. Nov. 24

Beattys left after noon & met Stanley at the village. Mail came - Zola & Miss Waller come Dec. 6. and Myron Schuits Feb. 6. Had berries picked & ate some, sent some to Mr Becker and will have quite a lot of jam.

Sat. Nov. 25

Have felt miserable all day - ate no dinner & little supper. made do nuts. pressured meat & jammed berries. Cl hung he door to my room. The one from dining-living room. Nice rain this eve. leaked some in living room. So nice having Cls here.

Sun. Nov. 26

Cl & I both punk today. better this eve. Didn’t go to native service - but to P.M. Don’t like to think of them going tomorrow. Radio says an awful snow storm in N.E. States as far as Ohio. A gale sent waves on land & washed many homes away - some dead - many injured.

Mon. Nov. 27

And I am alone tonight. They got away ab’t 8:15. Pretty well loaded . am glad to get so much sent over. Paluku washed part & we put sheets etc to soak so will be easily washed tomorrow. My tummy not good. Made ab’t 3 qts black raspberry jelly.

Tues. Nov. 28

Am doing 5 lbs. of pineapple. This is the 2^nd day. Will likely be leaving 2 wks from today. Feel almost normal. Sorted out laces for Gl. and hunted up bed sprd patterns - for Mary Anns bed at Rethy. Wrote Calif. my Christmas letter.

Wed. Nov. 29

Wonder how Rays celebrated. [anniversary] I wrote them a Christmas letter. Dr. Davis too. Worked out among the flowers some. Men tying grass ready for the roof as it still leaks above radio. News reports lots of trouble with Chinese Com. sending their army into Korea.

Thur. Nov. 30

Had hard rain ab’t 10 A.M. a lump of ceiling came down again. Made jam. of strawberries. Mail came ab’t 3. Letter from Co makes me feel sad. so much worldliness coming into the church in Anaheim - they think they will join some other.

Fri. Dec. 1

Made raspberry jelly. Heard on radio that Ericksons were coming out after dinner. They got here ab’t 6 P.M. K’s came down & we talked. It’s after 9. Didn’t get the news.

Sat. Dec. 2

Did usual work for Sat. I seem to have a hard time getting the pineapple candied. I put the hot syrup kettle into the stream to cool & a rain storm comes up & fills it with water - so I’ve had to boil it down several times. Today they put grass on my roof but it began to rain.

Sun. Dec. 3

Esther didn’t get to service. all here to lunch. Then they left ab’t 1:30. All rested & I wrote some then they came to 4 PM mtg. I made fire in fire place & Esther made toast. Mrs K & I boiled water for boullion & tea - all ate here.

Mon. Dec. 4

Wash got almost dry. Men put more grass on the house. I hope it is OK now. Am drying pineapple. Put flour out too. Mrs K has 35 kilos coffee. I have 25. and Esther has some. & still more to pick.

Tues. Dec. 5

Rained most all P.M. K’s got stuck at the corner. Brot nice mail. Ray’s parcel of sugar cure & jar tops & candy came & nice letter & pictures. Worked at Mrs. Rabbit. Washed hair - made more jelly.

Wed. Dec. 6

Jewell announced this morning that Zola & Miss Wallar would be out today. They came ab’t 4:30. Killed a 36 kilo pig. Picked strawberries & made jam. Worked at Bunnies. Made n. gown for doll.

Thur. Dec. 7

Took care of pig - put most in ice box. Canned 1 qt. & 2 qts soup. Got some presents wrapped. Klines are leaving on Sat. Am getting some cards sent by them.

Fri. Dec. 8

Klines are ab’t packed up for leaving early. Pressured meat & soup. & made raspberry jelly. Got several letters off. Am crocheting Mrs. Rabbit’s skirt & its taking long to get it right. Played records.

Sat. Dec. 9

Picked strawberries again. [line drawn to same thing previous year] Radio battery is down but got enuf to hear Dr. was coming. Dr Stephens came too. Were rather late for car acted up. Rained some while they were here. Played Chin. check. this eve.

Sun. Dec. 10

Pretty regular, for that’s what I did today. [line drawn to previous year, “Finished up last things...”] Am fairly well packed up. Hope the car can take it. Went to church. Esther ate here. Wrote at Co’s letter. So hard to know how to advise. They think they sh’d leave the church.

Mon. Dec. 11 Oicha again this year!

W’s, Zola, Wallar & I got here by 12. Ludwigs came in this P.M. & will take the pastor & family to Rethi. so Cl need not go. Got some letters off. Have a lovely room in Office. Bells came this eve.

Tues. Dec. 12

Ludwigs, Zola & Wallar ate at 6 & got away by 7:30. Bells had dinner with us. Sent us lovely beef for steaks - yum it was good. Pressured the pork I brot & soup. Gl made tomato mincemeat. I went to Bells & crocheted at Mrs Rabbits dress - not finished yet tho. Letter from Ray.

Wed. Dec. 13

I have such a nice room. in the office with John’s bed. so comfy. 5 Brethren M. came thro for break. & Mr Searles said he’d bring post & he did. A lovely Christmas parcel from Co. records too & lots of nice letters. Williams called & a car load from Kitsombiro.

Thur. Dec. 14

Bells seem to be packing up. Klines came in abt 3 but waited til 6:30 for Ludwigs who didn’t come til 7. They ate at Ericksons & Klines ate here. Made more cookies & ate most of them. Finishing letters. Cl & Jim went to Butembo for car parts.

Fri. Dec. 15

Wish we c’d peek in & see what M.A. is doing. [birthday] Wrote her today - I just forgot to do so earlier. Almost finished crocheting red dress for Mrs Rabbit. Mended & helpt clean stove for it hasn’t baked well.

Sat. Dec. 16

Earliest word this morning was that our white kitty is dead in Bells yard. Killed by an animal! Boo hoo. Busy all day. 2 cakes, buns, pie crusts. 24 of us for birthday supper. Happy time. Hooppole parcel & 1 Ward parcel came. They thanked Cl. for having a birthday but I’m the one. He had little to do with it.

Sun. Dec. 17

Quiet day. Bells went to Ru. - brot some vegs. but not many. also Xmas parcels. All meetings as usual. New pastor had charge. Zefania & family have gone to Pastors school at Adi. Pinching ants outside Dr. Stephens house. May have to sleep in guest house.

Mon. Dec. 18

Cl went for monkeys & got 23. for wk end Conf. Jim went to outschools toward Mambasa. Agnes here much of the day sewing on her dress. Gl. helps alter it. Mr & Mrs. Perry W.F.M. here to supper. I did a bit of every thing & so nothing really. Ordered thrd from Chi. for ta. cloth.

Tues. Dec. 19

Cl’s car all packed high with Bell’s things. It isn’t a happy feeling to have them leave. Baked cookies etc. Gl. finished Ag’s dress. All ate fish supper here. Stephens too because pinching ants are around & in their house.

Wed. Dec. 20

Bells got away ab’t 4:45 & we just after 5. Got to Katwa about 7:30. Cl went right on. Tried to get Billy to rest but neither of us slept. Paul did some at Billys [teeth] & cleaned mine & that’s all they needed. Got some Christmas trees & Billy helpt decorate them. Both went to bed early.

Thur. Dec. 21

Paul [dentist] was busy all A.M. Cl. came by 11:30. had a rest before dinner. Then Paul finished Billys teeth & we got away by 2:30. Laurences came. We stopt at Butembo & got a few things. and again at Beni. Mrs. Stephens birthday. all came here for ice cream & coffee & a wee sing.

Fri. Dec. 22

Mr Kline brot Anna Marie over for Dr. to see her eyes. filaria was troubling. Closing exercises of school this P.M. Cl. gave the baccalaureate sermon. Drills and singing were very interesting. Doerksons here for the night. How well I remember a yr. ago. [at Aungba, Claudon & Raymond families together for Christmas]

Sat. Dec. 23

Folks were up & got break. by 5. We baked buns & made do nuts & decorated with colored icing & cocoanut. decorated ginger men. tried making cookie tree but not successful. cookies too soft. All very tired. Cl got more monkeys.

Sun. Dec. 24

But it hasn’t seemed much like it. [Sunday] Now all things are piled around the tree & it looks interesting. Cl. & I went to 9:30 also 10:30 meeting. Only Cl & Gl went to baptism service. Had lovely dinner at Beckers. Glenn E. was Santa. How Dick looked! He was sure it was the Santa we read ab’t. A beautiful full moon tonight. Young folks all out singing & enjoying it.

Mon. Dec. 25

The tree looks pretty stripped. We all got lots of lovely things. A very full day. Baked cherry pie. Then went to mtg which with com. service lasted til 1 P.M. Then Cl. went to leper camp for com. Mrs Becker is not well. says I put too much rum into mince pies! Not guilty. Carollers came at 3 A.M.

Tues. Dec. 26 HOME

Mail was late so we didn’t get here til almost 5. Cl loaded up & ate some supper & left by 5:30. We brot mail but no parcels as it meant too long to wait for all. Found all OK here. Mr K. didn’t go with Cl. Head man is going so he thinks he should stay & see ab’t workmen.

Wed. Dec. 27

More mail came from hotel. Post man surely got things balled up yesterday. Had lunch at K’s. Got cuttings etc planted. Some Belgians called ab’t 4 & we had coffee here. all ate macaroni supper here. Mrs K brot her good cake.

Thur. Dec. 28

The 4 children came to dinner. Z’s came ab’t 5:30 P.M. They brot some mail that Gl. sent over. Bill is quite interested in a girl Frances Ford. The folks went over to see Esther & haven’t come back & its getting near 9.

Fri. Dec. 29

Mistake! Wrote todays record in yesterdays place. Nothing much to record for yesterday. Gl. sent me a parcel from R. Marie. pretty kerchief & 2 pr. nylons. so now I have 3 pr. even if Wards didn’t send my order.

Sat. Dec. 30

Usual work. 18 of us for supper at Weisses and Rus came radio announced in time for dinner. Ate on the lawn. Baked nut cake. everyone enjoyed. Want to kill a pig on Mon or Tues. Radio said Miss Gray was badly injured in auto accident.

Sun. Dec. 31

A quiet happy day. Had the news at 6. Then our service - testimonies and choruses and singing. Then children went to bed & we had gram records - sacred. Weisses seem tired but enjoyed records. Fighting in Korea is awful. No happy New Year there.

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