Florence Minch Stauffacher Diary – 1957.                                                                                Index

Daily Light: This one thing I do - - forgetting … Thank God. “The Lord, He it is that doth go before thee” - (to Africa?)

Tues. Jan. 1

Lora got up at 5 & bundled up & took 2 chairs out to the curb where we could see the parade. We got in 2^nd row a very good place - saw every thing quite well but some went too fast to see well. There is a chance to go up to them but there are too many. turn to back “menu”

[from back of book] Jan 1 1957 - wanting to see them well - I’ll wait & get the book of pictures. When we went out - ab’t 9:15 it was not so cold any more. It lasted til 12:30. Frank & Cora looked at TV which is very nice but not in color. They are both very tired for couldn’t sleep as cars kept passing all night long - largest crowd ever.

Many from Iowa because ball game was Oregon & Iowa. Iowa won. We had a nice New Yr. dinner - chicken, potato salad, vegetables - cherry pie & tea. Al has been at an all day party but came & got us. Cloudy all AM so not bad on eyes.

Cora Beth had word that Sarah went to glory on Fri. funeral yesterday. Later word says Aunt Emma Fehlman went on Sat. How very nice for both of them. They have wanted to go for a long time.

Wed. Jan. 2

Hope Dick had a nice day tho Gl’s letter said they were celebrating it yesterday. for Rays were going home today. Such a good letter from her. also one from Howard Hoyt in Viet Nam. So glad for it. Haven’t seen Warren not sure they came. Paper says rain tomorrow.

Thur. Jan. 3

What a day. Al called & said they’d be a little late calling for me. They were going to see the Glendale float up close. Then as they left Lillian Kendall came. I was so glad to see her again. her Al went out & got some hot hamburgers for lunch - & we talked. Al called & said they’d come this eve & take us to see lights. No lights so we talked old times.

Fri. Jan. 4

We dressed for picture but it was dark & rained a bit - so when Al etc came we took Lo to her club then shopped some and came home to Als. Met Mr. Collins at his home. W. shoulders are painful today. but after hamburger lunch he & Al went down town & staid 2 hrs. looking at cars. I had good beef roast supper there then W. brot me home.

Sat. Jan. 5

Rainy & wet all A.M. Wrote some. Lo worked in kitchen baking etc. A Mrs Richardson - old friend from Mich. days called. Warren was here too & they will get us in the morning for church service & then they come for dinner. Lu Verne & Ida playing canastra.

Sun. Jan. 6

At 10:30 Al & Warrens came and we went to 1^st M.E. church. World Com Sun. They staid for dinner - then Al left & Warrens staid & we visited. Enjoyed it much. Took a snap of us 4 in colors.

Mon. Jan. 7

Rain all day. Lo went down town to see ab’t the Aid. He made it stronger and it is so much better. Cost $15. He checked mine - it’s OK. Co wrote Mrs. Em. Fehlman died 2 days after Sarah Ott. Warren called this eve - said he was lame from writing all day.

Tues. Jan. 8

Mattie came while we were eating lunch & then staid til ab’t 4. Warren had gone down town for a walk & got some parade pictures. Al asked us to come to supper - it was very very nice - pumpkin pie & TV. lots of fun.

Wed. Jan. 9 Gail Winters. [birthday]

Landed Mombasa 1906. Warrens came for lunch & then we went to Burgis. They are older but still remember well. Margaret came. Then to Kelhofers. Poor folks - he is quite crippled. walks with cane. but she is mostly in bed - one side paralyzed. She was so glad to see us. Then Lillian Kopp Garvey. She too is in wheel chair. I thank God for our many blessings & pray for them all.

Thur. Jan. 10

Dark & rainy most all day so saw none of the others. Wrote some but felt rather done out & had nasty head til ab’t 11 when I slept and again at 2. Will I tonight? Lu Verne came for a bit.

Fri. Jan. 11

When I sleep in day time I sleep better at night. Warren decided he should see Dr. so they went today. and Al took us to Club. Got pretty tired but glad to see installation of officers. Lora is Rec. Sec. so she got pretty corsage.

Sat. Jan. 12

Rain all day. Mabel Zeller came ab’t 11. Lo fried nice lunch. cherry pie. Mabel hasn’t changed. only hair is whiter. She was still here when Sadie Cook and 2 friends came. Marguerite Woerser & sister Betty. Haven’t heard if Warrens are back or not. Lo doesn’t like to use neighbors phone unless really necessary.

Sun. Jan. 13

Browns (down stairs) took us to church. Presby. Neither Al nor Warren have come. I wrote a note to Al by Ida. then Co called & said she is bringing Warrens & Lorita tomorrow and will be here for dinner. No rain today. Warrens must be leaving Darwins car. Wrote letters.

Mon. Jan. 14

Co, Lorita & Warrens came ab’t 12:30 and Lo had a lovely dinner for them. cherry pie. They got the colored prints of parade & we out here. W’s went back with Co. Al is packing. Lo & I rode to Als & walked back & so far I feel fine. See how I sleep.

Tues. Jan. 15

I didn’t sleep very well but napped today. Lora had a mtg. I walked to the corner & back - wrote some. tidied up my writing drawer. & sorted letters. Wrote Howard H. in Viet Nam.

Wed. Jan. 16

Wrote letters & crocheted. I slept very well all night even after naps. Lu Verne, Lo & I went to library to see very nice films. skii-ing, Navajo - bird life & So. Af. all very good. I walked so we will see how I sleep.

Thur. Jan. 17 “I will set the Lord always before my face.” Toscanini died.

Walked up to Als. She is still putting things away - a man had come to see some furniture she is selling. Couldn’t come for dinner as she didn’t know when there w’d be a call. Lo washed our blankets. Slept well last night. Wrote Cl.

Fri. Jan. 18

Ida went to the club - those who play cards. Got a good letter from Gl. ‘cause I mailed hers today. Lo & I went down town by bus - 10¢ store & market. Sadie Cook asked us to dinner tomorrow.

Sat. Jan. 19

Wrote to Ohrnimans. Ab’t 11 we went to Sadie Cooks. Such a nice home and a very good dinner - rabbit. Then talked too long for TV program. Got a Valentine card for Sally. Have birthday card for Faith.

Sun. Jan. 20

Written 1 wk later. Dr. Royal Dye of Bolenge Mission Congo spoke at Church, so we went. It rained & so we hurried coming home. Just finished dinner when my heart went on a rampage. after some thumping it hurt and tho I lay down it got worse & finally decided to call Dr & Cora. They came & brot me home here in back seat.

Mon. Jan. 21

We had asked Raynors and Mrs A. for high tea & they came but Lo saw them and went down & told them I had a “go” so they left & will come to Placentia later. So sorry for I did want to see them. Lo & I have Dr & Cora’s bed & they sleep up stairs. Too bad to mire tings up so.

Tues. Jan. 22

Cora & Lorita at WCTU mtg Eagle Rock. & I slept most all day. Letter from Gl. They seem OK.

Wed. Jan. 23

These days much the same to me - mostly take med. & sleep. but Lo’s busy writing etc.

Thur. Jan. 24

I’m all off as to what day this is - I’ve thot it the 25^th for 3 days.

Fri. Jan. 25

This is it (25^th) finally. Have had almost no trouble with nausea. Heart not yet where it should be. Took pill which kept me awake til 3:30. so after b.m. got some sleep. Ingy’s sister Nadine married tonight.

Sat. Jan. 26

Word from SM to say they will come next Sun. P.M. Then Warrens will go with them.

Sun. Jan. 27

Rainy like last Sun. I dictated letter to Gl. Lo staid here this A.M. then went with Dr. & Lorita to Cafe lunch & Co. staid here. This eve Co staid & Lo went to mtg. Co & I went over old pictures & papers. Tired.

Mon. Jan. 28

Warrens came & brot the prettiest boquet - 1 doz carnations - red, white, pink, long stems of glads - pink, red, yellow - stocks. white. lavendar. Mums, beautiful. Co. to mtg. Lorita to movie of Filipines. Lovely letters from Sara, Ray, Byrds. Wrote Sara.

Tues. Jan. 29

Still cold & rainy & windy - but the boquets are still so pretty. Card from housewife Ray - he wishes Mammie would come back. When leaving the lecture last night Lorita fell & sprained her ankle so she has been on couch all day - now has crutches so will get around. Nasty magnesia brrrr - Reproof! Roberts come Fri.

Wed. Jan. 30

Lorita has crutches so she can get about. Co washed a huge wash. & it is ironed for it was lovely and sunny til P.M. Still cold & windy. Med. worked, but have bad head. Read most all day & prayed.

Thur. Jan. 31 Dr Becker

Cora left right after breakfast for a mtg of LTL leaders. She came back ab’t 5. I sat up 15 min. Lo combed my hair. Lorita sat in here - we all wrote. I sent Dr Becker a late card - long dog. Rested a lot.

Fri. Feb. 1

Roberts came abt 11:15. Had fish dinner. Good & how nice to see them (Roberts) looking very well. Mrs Hilgenfeld & Kath Behrns called too & also Warren & Mattie. Had 2 good rests but ate too much. First trip to bath room. Co out with children & Dr. not home yet.

Sat. Feb. 2 Faith ‘47

Had a tub bath! Pretty quiet day. Mail came this eve - a lovely letter from Mariane Crossman. David is much better. Her mother is there. Many changes - new building etc. Wonder if Faith had a happy day.

Sun. Feb. 3

6:20 back to bed after being up since 2. Stacys came & Warrens and we had such a nice time. Cora made cherry pie with trees and hatchets on & ice cream & cake. I was to have gone with them - it w’d have been fun.

Mon. Feb. 4 S.M.S.

Didn’t sleep too well not Lora either, but napped today. Letter from Ray says they are booked for Aug. 20 - due to some mistake in the Office. Course they can’t go then - so what He wishes Cls w’d take that - but fears they still want Switzerland. Rays may have to fly after all.

Tues. Feb. 5

Wrote some. Dr. had supper at 10 last eve & was gone early this morn & took lunch but got back for supper. I had tub bath - and dinner at table & Co read some of her trips to us. I’m getting pretty tired of this bed & hope I can dress tomorrow.

Wed. Feb. 6 Mrs Guilding ‘86

Dressed at 11:30 & staid up thro supper - plenty tired now. Had 2 short naps so should sleep. Cora got a perm - & looks nice. I will wait til nearer June to get one - so it will last til I go. Dr & Co called on Mother of S.S. child.

Thur. Feb. 7

Just before the girls left for WSWS mtg Harriet & Chas Richmond drove in. They live at Elsinore. We chatted hard & fast but they had to go too soon. They were glad to get Lehrers add. Lorita spoke at WS. Now they have gone to hear Oswald Smith at Calvary Placentia.

Fri. Feb. 8

Sorted gladiola bulbs - took long. Wrote some & knitted. Lorita & I had tea. Bot some Girl Scout cookies from children at the door. Cora was away all day - got back in time to get supper. Now all have gone to hear Oswald Smith again.

Sat. Feb. 9

Pretty lazy day - found we still need 34 knitted blocks. This P.M. from 1 to 5 was the Oswald Smith World Lit. Crusade broadcast. Good talks & nice singing by Red Harper & Bob Bowman. Dr., Co & Lorita went to Alumni supper (J.B.U.) at Knotts.

Sun. Feb. 10

My nurse has gone. Darwins went to Glendale & Lo went with them. I do miss her much. After church they came & got me & we went to Mauerhans for dinner - roast turkey etc. Sorry Lo missed it. Such a lovely home - every modern gadget. Co staid home - tired.

Mon. Feb. 11

Got up for breakfast - on the couch a lot & napped but my head has been aching all day. Wrote Lena M. Letter from Buyses. All well there & very busy. Lorita had dental work done - I walked in the yard a bit - warm but cloudy. Clothes did not dry.

Tues. Feb. 12

Very sunny all A.M. Co wrote Al I’d come Fri. it disturbed me - didn’t know if she’d like it. but I had peace as I left it in His hands. Got Betty this eve finally & she said Al is expecting me. I’m very glad. Lorita went with friends til tomorrow eve.

Wed. Feb. 13

Went to lab & had cardiograph & Xray. Wont know for a few days. Warrens came. Stacy brot ‘em. Just then Alberts & Harrys came too. They all look very well. Had a nice visit. Letters from Gl & Agnes. Dr. came so late to dinner & it was so good. Mutton chops.

Thur. Feb. 14

So sorry to spoil all plans. Was getting ready after breakfast to go for perm. when my heart got to going & then pain. Called Dr. Ekstrom who gave me the shot. Then by eve the pain was gone. I vomitted hard several times.

Fri. Feb. 15

Boo hoo! Lorita & Lora left ab’t 9 for Glendale. I’ve slept so much. Warren & Mattie are here for I’m staying down all day. Dr. went to the Conv. again. Co came ab’t 3 PM & said they had a nice time.

Sat. Feb. 16

In bed all day - not very peppy. Dr. at Conv. again all day. Warren & Mattie here. God help me to help them. These days of quiet reading & prayer are so precious I keep going over the family and mission. May my prayers help in the work. By this time folks have arrived at Rethy for Conf. God bless them.

Sun. Feb. 17

Up for break. back for nap - up & dressed for dinner - on couch. My head troubles much. roaring & noisey. Mattie & I had nice talks. She is so nice.

Mon. Feb. 18

Much better today. I’ve eaten & drunk my last (& even smoked) til tomorrow for at 10 I go for an Xray of stomach. Rev McCandles called - always such a blessing. Finished reading Mrs. King’s “Moro Sheeba”. Very good.

Tues. Feb. 19

At 10 Co & I went to Lab. & they took pictures of my tummy. Standing then lying down & had me take swallows of barium - not too bad. Then went back at 1:30 for 1 more. Now what will it all reveal. Our reading for today was Mark 5:34. I’ve committed it all to Him.

Wed. Feb. 20

Was quiet all day - straightened up the drawer of writing things etc. Read and slept. and feel I’m getting stronger. The Lord is so good. Warrens are still at her sisters. They are looking for a car. Lois said next Sun not so good as they are busy - but guess we will go on Fri. anyway.

Thur. Feb. 21

I’m about packed & ready but Warrens haven’t come yet. Fear they didn’t find the car they want. I read Beth’s letters written from Ru [Ruwenzori] & Rethy. I’d forget where I was. Makes me homesick.

Fri. Feb. 22

Glendale. Got here 12:30 to a good dinner. Lora & Lorita were here. Not feeling very fine - all stopt up. Taking Al’s remedy “alfalfa”. This is such a nice apt. small but plenty for her & so handy. TV on. stept crooked on foot & strained a ligament. painful.

Sat. Feb. 23

Had a very restless night so felt tired. Med finally worked & so felt better this P.M. She always stays up for 11 news. My foot is better. Read old letters & talked. Not 8 yet but I’m ready for bed.

Sun. Feb. 24

Lora came ab’t 10 & Al went. Slept 2 times. & had nice time. Put on TV some & got nice service. Al came ab’t 5:30 & Coras right afterward. All had a nice time. Kinda late now 8:15.

Mon. Feb. 25

Alice helpt me put 4 blocks of table cloth together. Looks very nice. I know now how to do it. Al cut out a new dress for herself. Co gave her material at Christmas. Took some of her “hay” medicine.

Tues. Feb. 26

Wrote Rays - read over & destroyed their letters. Slept only A.M. but long. Al sewing at her dress. Al’s friend has asked her & me to lunch tomorrow. Some nice letters came.

Wed. Feb. 27

We had a lovely lunch at Pratts Al’s Clo. A card from Stacy says John Schmitt passed away a couple of wks. ago. and letter from Emily Barnett writes of Mama’s going on Feb. 10 - quite suddenly after an operation to find cause of hemhorraging. I’m so glad she is released. Papa was going to Congo with Arthurs.

Thur. Feb. 28

Al didn’t come home til pretty late last eve. but says she’ll be back earlier tonight. Lo & Lorita have been here all day - so nice having them. My head is giddy tonight.

Fri. Mar. 1 HOME

Such a big entry I’ll use both pages. Al got back by 10 & it was raining & storming then. but she took the girls home. We had breakfast rater late so I ate 1 ½ pan cakes. Then by 11 she was ready & we got away ab’t 12. found all OK here. I’m in my upstairs room!!! Warren laying bricks at edge of flower beds. Post card from Gl. just saying all OK. Dicky was here helping Warren. My head is so much better tonight.

Sat. Mar. 2 Jim Bell

Dr. has gone to a Retreat with others. 2 men here to dinner, one a Ham [radio] friend. I sleep with Cora so no stairs tonight. Warren almost finished brick border to garden.

Sun. Mar. 3

Co went to S.S. and I went to Church with Warrens. Their car is very nice. runs nice. he likes to drive it. My head awful - by spells. Dr. came home for supper. Warrens went to Graces for supper.

Mon. Mar. 4

Didn’t get to sleep til late. conscience troubled. Lord forgive. Had a talk with Warren right after breakfast. & he says its OK tween him & the Lord. He finished the brick work & they went to Floyds for supper. M head feels much better. took 5 pills today.

Tues. Mar. 5

Dr went early to the Retreat. I wrote some then went to town with Cora to get the mail. Dr. has come - 8 P.M. Co brot in some lovely hyacinths & fresias - reminded us of long ago when Mother had them in pots in winter.

Wed. Mar. 6

Went to Mrs West for hair do at 9:30 & didn’t get home til 1. She cut off a lot. Cora’s idea. I don’t like it. Wrote some. Had shanps of Co & me with dresses alike. Letter from office to say I am booked with Rays. by P.A.A. Aug. 26. Now what ab’t Cls.

Thur. Mar. 7

Not much sleep last night. New hair do! Warren & Mattie came rushing in ab’t 11 to gather up their things & get on to Glendale tonight. He gave me a check for Cls. 100. Bless his heart. We had things ready for Glendale so Co took a snap of us & car & they were gone. So glad for the nice time we had with them and Warren is much better.

Fri. Mar. 8

Slept well last night & napped this A.M. Went to Day of prayer mtg - not for lunch but just for P.M. but we were late. Then shopped on way home. Nice ride. Oyster soup for supper. Yum. Almost 10 yrs. since last time I had oysters.

Sat. Mar. 9

Paper said rain and we got it. Mr. Keyser and Patterson & 2 boys came early - helpt Dr. with aerial. Worked til most noon - just finished before rain. Had dinner here. Co had 7 little meat pies. Dr. got pretty tired, but rested then went to pr mtg. He will bring mail. hope to hear from Lehrers. Typed letter to Barnetts.

Sun. Mar. 10

Mama B. has been in glory 1 mo. Yes word came from Lehrers they’d come on Mon. 18^th. Stacy wants Lo & I to come for a wk. Lo says 24-31. Went to Carbon Canyon for all mtgs. Dr Wiebe & wife showed pictures of trip to So. Am. very good. A good dinner. Then board mtg & I rested. Enjoyed the day much.

Mon. Mar. 11

Some work from sun to sun but poor Dr’s work is never done. After 8 & not home yet. Card from MA saying they heard Dr. so plainly & that before the aerial was fixed. Mrs. Ford wants to come Mon. when Lehrers are here. Cora washed then this P.M. cleaned boys’ room.

Tues. Mar. 12

Felt like malaria had me. but took long ride while Cora did things down town. and slept this PM & feel better. My pen is returned & this is what it’s like. [wide line] Guess I’ll just have to get a new one.

Wed. Mar. 13

Cora says I should continue to use hers - but I think I’ll send mine back & ask for a finer pen. Dr. & Co went out calling but came back for supper. We have laid out the knitted blocks. Trying to arrange them evenly. Must write Mrs. Bischoffs birthday letter.

Thur. Mar. 14

I talked to Sara. While Dr. was just talking or calling “Columbia, S.C.” all at once some one answered - a Ham operator & he rang R’s phone to tell them to listen to us and so I knew they heard me. Says he will have them there next week. at the mike. That will be great.

Fri. Mar. 15

Nice letters from Gl. & Ray at Lancaster & Mrs Andersen will come Mon. A.M. & Lehrers will come by train to Fullerton Mon. A.M. Went shopping with Cora. mostly to Kress Store to see new stock. bot materials. Putting knitted blocks together for afghan. Must make ab’t 30 more.

Sat. Mar. 16

Baked spice coffee cake. Had fried rabbit for dinner - Yum. Knitted & read. Co gave me a shampoo & did up my hair. We shall see what we see! No word from Mrs Ford so she will likely just come.

Sun. Mar. 17

Went to S.S. and 4 church - also evening mtg. but there was a Com. mtg for Dr. so it got pretty late so am tired. Wrote Myra. Popcorn supper - see how it set.

Mon. Mar. 18 Mrs. Bischoff

Slept fine - no pop corn troubles. Lehrers came. Co & I met them. Then Margaret brot her Mother & staid to lunch - but Mrs. Ford could not get here. I’m off to bed but Mrs A is still waiting for Mary.

Tues. Mar. 19

I was very tired last eve but slept quite well. Mary & family came for her Mother just after I went to bed. Co & I took Lehrers to Pomona - such a lovely drive. Baldy all snow capped - most Ruwenzori. Twas so nice having Ls here but so short.

Wed. Mar. 20

Co went to W.C.T.U. Institute over noon so I got dinner for Dr & me. Nice letter from Gl. All well & very busy. Co also got a shampoo. I guess I will on Fri. Wrote some letters. Dr & Co went to pr mtg. This is Cora’s pen. I’ve borrowed it for the “duration”.

Thur. Mar. 21

Went to hairdressers at 8:30. Then to Taylors for circle mtg. and lunch. Then had good nap. p.c. from Al saying she went to Mavises with Warrens. Also that Lora is not well. Lo says she is tired. I hope it’s nothing more. She’s coming on Sun. & we go to Hemet.

Fri. Mar. 22

Whether Columbia got mixed up because we were not on yesterday or what happened but we got no reply. so just talked hoping Rays would hear. Helpt hang out the wash - such a lovely day. card from Hurlburts. They will come tomorrow.

Sat. Mar. 23

Baked ginger bread, & we had it with ice cream for dessert. Shirley didn’t come. We had meat pies. salad & stewed tomatoes. Had a nice time. & they left early so Harry c’d sleep before going to his night work. so I’m off to bed too.

Sun. Mar. 24 Hemet.

Lo came to church. Stacys came abt 3 P.M. We got here by 6. A lovely drive with green pastures. & hills & then snow covered hills in distance. Lora looks tired but she will rest here. So nice here. reading recent letters.

Mon. Mar. 25

Read old letters & wrote new ones. Had TV on this eve but got some knitting done. Stacy & Frances ate early so Lo & I take our time to it. I slept 2 times today but ready for bed. Stacy worked in his repair shop.

Tues. Mar. 26

Letters from Ray & Sara. All but Ray are down with mumps. Ray is doing the house work. Dr. has arranged to talk to Ray next Mon. I hope we can this time. Lo & I went shopping & she called on her friend too. Stacy out this eve.

Wed. Mar. 27

About as busy as yesterday. Wrote some - read some - talked, knitted and ate. I get really hungry and food tastes very good. Surely having a good rest.

Thur. Mar. 28

Did ab’t the same as all the other days. nothing - only perhaps less. We read in my old diary & also looked over old clippings ab’t Fremont school.

Fri. Mar. 29

Dr. called this eve to say Frank Urban has passed away. Funeral Mon. I hope I can talk to Ray Mon. P.M. our time. Stacy had my broken ring fixed - so glad. Still reading Ancient history - mostly Sommers tonight. Called at Feltons - Philuras folks.

Sat. Mar. 30

Such a lovely time here all wk. Quiet day with 2 naps & some knitting. Wrote Mrs. Camp. Went down town & out to Ramona Bowl. registered and got some p. cards. Such yummy meals. hot corn bread - chicken & straw berry short cake - sandwiches & olives & apricots. All so Yummy.

Sun. Mar. 31

To Meth. church where Frances plays. Nice service. dinner. nap & met Dr. & Co at a corner. They spent wk end at Beaumont at Motel. Had nice rest there. Letter from Gladys rejoicing how their money is coming in. They have asked for res. to Lausanne by plane. Ray is at Spring Branch mtgs. Dr talks to Sara tomorrow.

Mon Apr. 1

Helpt with wash - all dry and it got very windy - regular Santa Ana. Went to Franks funeral. Beautiful flowers. We sent sw. peas to have made up. We 3 & Elsies son & family only relatives and only ab’t 10 or 12 friends. We go to Glendale with Betty tomorrow night.

Tues. Apr. 2

We 3 went to Carbon Canyon for Miss. mtg - only 8 there but had a good time - sack lunch - ice cream & cookies. Then home & rest then to Darwins & Betty & her parents & her 4 children and a friend from Mich. came in to the Club. The children did so well. together and solos both violin & piano. To bed by 9:30. & tired.

Wed. Apr. 3

Slept twice after a good night’s rest. Wrote Arthur & Peggy. May God use it to His glory. Al came ab’t 4:30 & staid to supper & we talked. She goes to Anaheim tomorrow for a few days. Lo washed & ironed. & got groceries. Have card to say AIM dinner is on Apr. 11.

Thur. Apr. 4 HATS

Lo started down town & I went with her a ways when a neighbor met us & said she was going down we c’d ride; so I got my pocket book & went too. Each got a hat. I rested & wrote letters & this eve finished the 5^th motif of the table cloth for Sara. Got Miss. Conf. program for next wk from Al H.

Fri. Apr. 5

Lo went shopping. She finally got a call thro to the Com. to reserve 4 places at the luncheon next Thur. for we 4 girls. I hope Al will go. Lo washed her hair. I will mine tomorrow. Wrote some but mostly crocheted. Ida went to Board Mtg.

Sat. Apr. 6

Almost finished another motif. I think 1 ball will make 6 motifs. Wrote some letters. Shampooed my hair & Lo did them up on curlers. She called on Lu Verne. who fell & broke 3 ribs. Wonder how Ray feels tonight. 1 more night. May God use him.

Sun. Apr. 7

We left by 9:30 & got bus & taxi to C.O.D. [Church of the Open Door] Saw Langford & Pontier. Raynors & Mrs A. had dinner with us or we with them then to P.M. Service. I spoke 3 words to say who I am & 51 yrs. of Af. Mary Honer was there. Al H. in booth. R’s brot us home but wouldn’t stay to tea. I’ve rested & eaten supper & feel fine & hope to sleep well.

Mon. Apr. 8

Ida went to La Vernes all day. Lora put away some winter dresses & got out summer ones. I wrote Pultzes. and finished the motif & pressed all 6. looks nice. & I find I can make 6 from one ball. Now how many balls will I need? Twill take a while to get enuf made to measure.

Tues. Apr. 9

Ida went to Lu Vernes again. I wrote letters. Alice came about 4 P.M. Brot my thin gray from Co. but no yarn. card from Warren to say they got home but got into plenty of snow. Will write details later. Al doesn’t much like my hat but does Lora’s. She will go with us to dinner AIM on Thur.

Wed. Apr. 10

Didn’t do much of any thing. crocheted some & read & wrote. These are surely lazy days. I have a short nap AM & P.M.

Thur. Apr. 11

Al came & took us to bus & she went with us to A.I.M. lunch. Saw quite a number today but not all I wanted to. Co was there when we got there. Lunch was good. Sat. next to Raynor but Mrs didn’t come. Saw India film & heard 2 talks. Then came home. brot Sadie home. Co went by train so we were not together much. Miss Rally again.

Fri. Apr. 12

Guess I got pretty tired yesterday for had no pep nor ambition today & so didn’t go to Lora’s club. Al was to take us but called it off. Put clothes on ab’t noon but just lay down - only ab’t 4 did I crochet a bit & am going to bed now. 7:45. The neighbor across the street will be buried tomorrow. Chaivron (?) or some such. Mrs C. gives us rides down town.

Sat. Apr. 13

NO MAIL delivery! Lo & Ida went to Mr. Chauvin’s funeral. Alice came for a bit - wants us to come on Mon. instead of Tues. Writing at letters and crocheted some. Pretty music on radio this eve.

Sun. Apr. 14 Robin Taylor 1956

Alice took us to Presby church. Lovely music by 3 choirs: adults, Jrs. & tots. Very fine. Very good sermon too. Palm Sun. Thot. Had Fuller - then later Graham - also some appropriate music. Now time for something else. 8 P.M. Have written some letters.

Mon. Apr. 15

Such a nice day! A lovely mail. One from Gl. & 3 from Congo. Al got us & when she showed us Lora’s material she brot out a lavendar piece & said it was for my birthday and when she cut it out she made it so I c’d wear it as a dress. Had chicken dinner & at 4 had apple pie & ice cream.

Tues. Apr. 16

Lo had a busy day - wash - ironed. baked & went to noon meeting then shopped on way home. She is tired. Ida was away too so I wrote letters. Got quite a few Easter cards off. Are asking Raynors for tea on Sun.

Wed. Apr. 17

Got a wonderful letter from Rays - our return trip has been changed. leave N.Y. Aug. 27. Brussels the 28. Stan 30 & Bunia. They sent a $50. check for my birthday. Lora’s niece Jen. came for a call this P.M. That’s why we didn’t go to circle. Ida went & brot us each a colored egg.

Thur. Apr. 18

Lo didn’t go to noon mtg as it had been raining. She went shopping later. & while she was away Elden Butzbach called. in a $10,000 car. Wow, it’s pretty. He will come Sun. & take us to church & to dinner & Mabel Z is coming Sat.

Fri. Apr. 19

Good Fri. Al took us 3t a 2 hr. P.M. service where 7 ministers spoke shortly on the 7 words of the cross. Very good. Shopped a bit. Al got other flowers for my hat. She brot our smocks. almost all done. Very nice - mine lavendar & purple.

Sat. Apr. 20 F.M.S. ‘81

Got 9 more cards in post. Lo had lovely chicken dinner & had asked Mabel Zeller & Al. but M. couldn’t come til P.M. Have 25 lovely cards on table. Have had nice service & music on radio. It is raining hard so may be no sunrise services tomorrow. Al brot lovely cake which she made & we had ice cream & it at 4 when M. came. Some money gifts & white gloves. Co. kerchiefs. & ribbon for parcels.

Sun. Apr. 21 Easter ‘57

Day dawned clear & sunny. We got part of Holly wood bowl & all of Rose bowl. Very fine. Then Elden came & took us to Presby church service. Very good too. Then to Van de Kamps for dinner & so did every body else. We waited 1 hr. but it tasted very good then. Elden didn’t stop long for he went to friends for supper & evening.

Mon. Apr. 22

A cloudy dark cold day. Lora finished sewing our smocks. I put all the cards into their envelopes. Then this PM. Lo asked the neighbor below us to call so I got them all out again. Gl writes they wired for a flower for me but forgot & had it sent to Placentia.

Tues. Apr. 23 Byrd B. ‘27

“Queen for a day” show. Al came at 10:30 but we should have been earlier tho we had a good seat. ‘Twas very interesting - & I’m very glad we went - tho I’d so much rather tell the story of the Cross again & again. than to be in Jack Baileys place & have to think of something funny to say - but he surely can do it. all good clean jokes - nothing bad or shadey.

Wed. Apr. 24

Wrote mostly. Mail brot a whole sheaf of med. blanks to fill out. from Dr. Frame. I’m so glad he says go to whomso-ever I choose. I should have them in by June 1. so no time to spare. I wrote Miss Johnson for my inoculation papers. I thot I’d go to Placentia when Al goes down for Mothers day - but may need to go sooner.

Thur. Apr. 25

Saw the largest painting in the world “The Crucifixion” by Jan Styka. 195 ft x 45 ft. Beautiful. (see back) Al came ab’t 11 & we had dinner & went. Seems there is always a crowd. On way home we stopt at “Cracker Barrel” a new market. but we still had to pay for all we got!!

Fri. Apr. 26

Al came & took us to Lora’s Club. Where we saw a lot of friends. Then a niece of Cora Porterfields took us to Alices. & we talked & had supper. O yes TV too. then Al brot us home. It’s not yet 7 oclock but Lo thinks I must go to bed. so I will. Pretty busy P.M. but quiet.

Sat. Apr. 27

Wrote, read & crocheted and now I’m ready for bed as tho I had worked hard. Letter from Mary Cook - she has been sick again. another op. too bad. is recovering slowly. Vern busy with school work.

Sun. Apr. 28

All clocks put 1 hr. ahead. Very warm today. Al took us to No. Glendale E.U.B. Shrader is pastor. Read - slept - wrote Mary Harland & listened to radio. Restful day with time to think & pray.

Mon. Apr. 29

Aunt Lorene’s wedding day - 18? Have surely had a quiet day. Ida went to Hustons and Lora went down town after washing. Then came home got dinner & ironed. Mothers diary is interesting. Instead of saying father proposed to her she says “what was said need not be written in her diary - it will be remembered”.

Tues. Apr. 30

This is my new pen - Esterbrook - I like it. Al & I went to town early got good parking place at Kress. then had coffee & do nut then browsed around. I got some nice cards. etc. then the pen. Then went to her house for dinner. had rest first. Came for Lora & went to Hustons. Cora is jolly still & wont give up & stay in bed tho she lies down often. Inoculation paper came from Office.

Wed. May. 1 Mrs. Burgi. Glory

Did quite a lot of reading in Mothers diary. Mrs. Bicker, twin sister of Mrs Williams called & had tea. She is a charming woman. looks some like Mrs. W. but different disposition.

Thur. May 2

Al came for supper. Mrs Barbour took us to see Dr. Leland Anderson’s Africa pictures. They were very good. Didn’t see quite all. We left at intermission. His daughter sang beautifully. Dr. A. is Mrs. Millage’s son.

Fri. May 3 Bekah H. 1920

Left early for mtg of Council of Church women. It was very interesting. Short talks and good singing. Subject “Free schools in free Am”. Saw Lady Wanless. will come here Mon. A letter from Mrs. Guilding. They were well but missed the Barnetts.

Sat. May 4

Washed & rolled my hair. Lo did, I mean. Pressed the 13^th motif today. All looks very nice but when will it get finished? The Lord knows. & that’s enuf. Wrote some. Lo busy in kitchen; washed some. went to market. made sauer kraut. etc etc. And typed between times but seldom says she is tired.

Sun. May 5

Al took us to M.E. church. Such a fine service and then she came here for hamburger dinner. Mrs. Barbour called & asked if we wanted to see the picture of “The Man called Peter” - at her church and she took us. It was very good. Makes one ask again “why?”. Such a power for good.

Mon. May 6 Clo P.

Hope it was a happy day for Clo. Had letters from Buyse, Williams and Mr Barnett general, all so good. Its 7:30 & broad day light still according to daylite saving - doesn’t make sense to me. Lady Wanless spent P.M. here - former miss. to India.

Tues. May 7

Got good letters from Gl. & Sara and Sally Jo’s picture. Got several letters off. Miss Emma Mohs came this P.M. for tea. When she left she gave me $10. Bless her. Went to Club & heard boys play accordions. Very fine also clarinet & bass horn. also a lady gave a reading. all so fine. Thanks Al.

Wed. May 8 1906

Mrs. Rapean took us 3 to Burbank to W.S.W.S. Very nice. Expected Mrs Chauvin a neighbor to call - but she went away too. Nice letter from Mary Deans. Get well letter. Am feeling stronger every day. Al busy at the club today. 51 yrs. ago! [married to John]

Thur. May 9

Wrote some. Sadie Cook came for dinner. Had a nice visit. Starting to read “Wanless of India”. Pretty lazy day. Typed table cloth directions. Packed up but dresses. Last night! How I thank God for all the nice nights I’ve had here. Good night for awhile.

Fri. May 10 Placentia

How good the Lord is. We 3 got here OK and had a hearty welcome. Al staid to lunch. Then went to Floyds. I had shampoo & hair set. Went to Carbon Canyon for Mother daughter banquet. Very good. Mrs. Owens spoke. This is my Shaeffer pen with new point.

Sat. May 11

Henrietta & girls sail Aug. 10. Had nice rain this P.M. but stopt at supper time. We 3 (Co Lo & I) went to Betty’s recital & it was so good. The children did so well. Pam plays violin so well. Alice & Dicky were there.

Sun. May 12

Mother’s Day - and a happy day. A.M. service was preceded by S.S. and that by prayer in pastor’s study. Al sat with us so we were “all 4” again. Had terrific headache til after dinner which we had at a Chinese rest. & it was good. Then a long nap & so feel fine.

Mon. May 13

Worked along the stones cutting grass. Such fun - didn’t dare keep it up too long. Are still reading Dr. Wanless’ life & work. Wrote quite a few letters. Clarence Miller left a beauty trav. clock for me - alarm & all. price 8.75 but he is letting me have it for less. Dr. will fill out my papers on Fri P.M. Co got a new hearing aid audo vox - $275.

Tues. May 14

Sat to work at grass. & I feel like I had been spanked. Co got a perm. Mrs Nikolus came from San Diego. Co met her at Fullerton. Read for Thur. mtg. Lo picked up oranges and fell - skinned her hand. Not serious. Co expects 20 women for Ex. mtg tomorrow.

Wed. May 15

Telegram: “Paul Edward arrived at 1:30. Faylon”. We wanted Dr. to set up the treats. We were 28 in all for dinner & it was fine & just an ideal day. no wind & plenty sun for warmth. Co went to meet Mrs Arnold (negro) before break. Lo got pretty tired altho 2 ladies came to help. We both had good rests - then to pr. mtg.

Thur. May 16

Wow! it’s lonely without Lora. Hope she is safely home. We left her at bus station. Wat a day! Got ready & went to circle 4 at Zimmermans. I spoke - but not what I wanted to! Had nice lunch & ate too much. Went to Aid office. Lo & I had ears tested. He persuaded us to get other aids. Silly me - I wrote out a check - for 250!! then was so troubled Co called up & I’ll get it for 175, or get none.

Fri. May 17

I do miss Lo. Started letter to Cl. More floods & tornadoes in Texas, Kan. and Oklahoma. What does it mean? Billy Grahams mtgs are records both in audience numbers & in those asking prayer. Thank God. Dr. gave me the once over & filled out my med. blanks. I filled out vision blanks.

Sat. May 18

Had very bad head all night but slept. Dr. says it was from the needle. Got the filled in blanks all ready to post & have sent the visa ones. Grace Hall called here this P.M. old friend of Beth. Larger hot water boiler was put in today. Letter from Lo. she will get aid in Glendale.

Sun. May 19

Quite hectic day. Carbon C. service & brot Josephine along for dinner. Hustled dinner but when Millers came they brot 2 more & Leonard came too. So Co had to make more pie filling. After washing dishes - Dr. & Mr Miller dried them. I came up stairs & rested. Quite a crowd came YTC Ex. They had jello & cake & ice cream. Mrs Plunkett washed dishes. I dried. she gave me lots of little spns & forks (plastic) for Al.

Mon. May 20

Washed. Wrote some letters. Got one from Mrs Propst saying Roxana is in Sanitorium for treatments for left breast. She fears they will have to come home for good. Henrietta sails Aug. 10 to Eng. then flies. Crocheted at afghan.

Tues. May 21

Fried hamburgers to leave & made a meat loaf to take. to W.U.M.S. Branch mtg. farewell for Janet Perry. There were ab’t 28 there. Lora came with Sadie Cook. A very pleasant 2 hr. Home by 3 so worked at afghan a bit. Lo gives Co dish towels & I give her writing paper. - have it all wrapped.

Wed. May 22 Cora ‘88

Worked at walk. brot in oranges. Worked at afghan. Have almost finished lengthwise crocheting. Went to W.C.T.U. Edward wanted to go out some where to dinner or supper to celebrate but wouldn’t at noon - no time & every one too tired this eve. To pr. mtg.

Thur. May 23

Letter from Ray but no dates given. either he thinks he let us know or the letter was lost. Co & I drove to Santa A & took Grace Hall along. It was a grand mtg. just the simple Gospel truth but the Spirit is doing great things. Quite a crowd went forward for pr. C. Booth led singing but I got no chance to speak to him.

Fri. May 24

Got 2^nd shot. Also took off mole etc near eye. Letter from Al Hurlburt which said Harry Herdman has gone to glory. The S.S. class came for supper (pot luck) and we had a nice time. In all 18 of us. I spoke & Co showed some slides - just 6 or 8 that she had. I’m getting to bed. she is washing dishes.

Sat. May 25

Felt pretty groggy all A.M. from the shot. I think. My arm is quite sore. I slept well last night & had 3 naps today. Wrote some & worked at afghan Co had LTL. A p.c. from Gl. saying they were busy getting things packed & ready to pack. More tornadoes in So W. Texas. A letter from Pultz says they are O.K. so far.

Sun May 26

Cora tied ribbons on temperance babies. Grace Hall came for dinner & she, Co & I went to “ground breaking” for new Biola buildings at La Mirada. Sun was hot but a cool breeze. Music & talks all very good. Over 3000 on the grounds. Twill be a grand institution when done. No eve service at our church so we heard Merv Rosell again.

Mon. May 27

These days are so warm. Even bathed without turning on the heater. Co had a letter from “Paul Edward” 10 days old. She has beautiful glads now. deep pink are first to open. Such lots of sw. peas. Mrs Plunkett sent us some ripe cherries. Bless her heart. What a treat. We brot home 3 eucalyptus blocks for seats in patio.

Tues. May 28

Went shopping a bit - got things at Drug Store. & dime store, Janet Perry came for supper. Dr. not home yet. 9 P.M. They are giving polio shots. I started ironing bits of material for quilt blocks or ??

Wed. May 29

Co gone all A.M. - Had dinner ready by 1 but she didn’t come til near 2. We were hungry. P.M. I went with her shopping & seeing ab’t things. Card from Al saying she wants to come Tues. for a few days. & then wants me to go with her for a few days. Alvina wrote OK for supper & Anna S wants us for dinner.

Thur. May 30

Stacy & Frances called on their way to friends. Sam West came to work and staid for dinner. Co cleaned & worked in garage. I had a shampoo & she put up my hair. Stacy said he has $25. for each of us three. Thank God for these helps.

Fri. May 31 Dorothy Renoches - Ontario.

Cora went for hair do. Lo came & Co met her. We hustled over to Pilgrims Rest & had dinner with Alberts, then called on Lena L. and Alvinas for supper - and here for the night. This is a lovely home. I thank God for all the dear folks who do so much for us.

Sat. June 1

HOT. Had yummy waffle breakfast & then early lunch & left for San B. called on Mrs. Cook - then at Roberts. & found them both home. He looks bad but it is good to be home. Called at Ostroths. Mrs there but Mr. was at Burbank taking funeral services for Mr Weatherwax. Very hot coming home & I was glad to lie down for good rest - so nice to have this place (Dorothy Renoches) to come to.

Sun. June 2 HOME

Didn’t feel awfully good & was awake some so we decided to go to EUB church in Ontario - so went back to Dorothys for dinner. Cora phoned Schneiders we changed plans. Rested after dinner then took snaps & came on. Plenty hot all day but not so bad as yesterday. Went to evening service.

Mon. June 3

Washed & all dry in ab’t 1 hr. The sun was so hot. Agnes Chansler called up & said she is in Brea & c’d I call to see her. so we may go over tomorrow. A reporter lady came & asked questions - if she prints all the notes she took she will need a whole column. Went to Floyds for supper then to Philuras recital 1 ½ hr. of music. Very nice. Co had Y.T.L. Floyds brot us home.

Tues. June 4

I slept most all A.M. because I didn’t sleep much last night - hot & ice-tea etc etc. This P.M. Co took me to see Miss Chansler who is also home from Congo. Then Al was here & she & I went to Bettys for supper of rotisery chicken. done like on a spit before fire - good.

Wed. June 5

Disney land!! Lo. Al & I. ‘Twas most interesting and I’m sure the children will enjoy it. Talked ab’t July 7 plans. Co painted lawn furniture.

Thur. June 6

W.S.W.S. at Bungalo with Verna Hertzler as speaker - she showed pictures too. first we had lunch. Then took Lo to bus station. Did some shopping for when the crowd gets here. Coras have word Byrd comes next wk. Saw slides of Fays babe. Very good.

Fri. June 7

Al took me to Knotts just to look around slowly. The children will want to go but will get around faster. We stopt at Darwins & Betty had us stay for supper. got me at peeling potatoes etc. They brot me home. Al is staying there til Mon. Co has sore tooth.

Sat. June 8 Mrs. Becker

Had card from Gl. They have sent their freight. & were packing for coming. They sent Mothers Day flowers but I did not get them. Byrd will be here on Tues. Wonder if Cls are at Houston tonight. Wish we could have seen Billy Graham on TV. Every one says it is wonderful. Only Sat. night.

Sun. June 9 Darwin

Am ab’t packed for Glendale. Cora staid in bed part of the day - tooth troubled & tired. Went to Darwins for birthday party. Floyds & Tatchetts too. Lovely dinner in patio. Nice visit & lots of reminiscing. No mtg tonight so we had sandwich & then Darwin showed movies of the children - very good. Floyd brot me home ab’t 1:15. Dr & Co said they were going to Placentia baccalaureate - so I went too. Quite late but good what was left.

Mon. June 10 Glendale

Wakened at midnight by bright light. a telephone call from Byrd at Seattle to meet him at air port at 6:20. They got back before Al came for me so we saw him. natural but thin. Got here by 10:30. Lo baking. Ida at Hustons. Co feeling OK. Card from Warren - just busy. If Dr. takes Byrd to Seattle I’ll go to Tulare.

Tues. June 11

Co phoned Dr does not take Byrd to San F. so they wont stop here. Al called on her way & said she w’d come for us on Thur. to sew. my lavendar dress & aprons. Wrote some. Washed hair.

Wed. June 12

Lo & I went to her hearing aid office. She got her new mould. I had measure taken for left ear. shopt at 10¢ store. Water melon for supper. Ida’s treat.

Thur. June 13

At Als all day. She was feeling punk but she cut out & sewed most of the lavendar dress - looks nice. Lo & I worked at aprons. She will take us to Club tomorrow noon & stays to pot luck with us.

Fri. June 14

This morning while Ida was getting toaster to put on table she went to back stairs & fell down cutting her head & hurting back & arms. Called Dr. & Mrs. Clinton took her to emergency clinic. They sewed her head 5 sts & found no broken bones. Lo went & they took her to L.A. county hosp. for Xray. Stays til tomorrow. Lo, Al & I went to club. New hearing Aid came from Co to try. I spoke at Aid.

Sat. June 15 Faylon - 25

I went with Browns to get Ida. She is sore & bruised & went right to bed. Mr. Greenough - hearing Aid man came & brot our moulds. I wore new Aid all day - doesn’t seem much better than mine - not very distinct either. Saw Martin Luther film - very good. Walked both ways. film took 2 hrs.

Sun. June 16

Ida sleeps lots. More flowers & fruit. Feels better this eve - only is very lame & stiff. Lu Verne staid with her while Al. Lo & I went to L.A. Calvary Church. Saw Lois Guither. Al had dinner with us. Hot today all thro the States. Had Hollywood Presby. on radio. very good.

Mon. June 17

Hotter. Didn’t do much. Lo turned and hemmed my dress. I cut & made apron with towel. Ida is up but moves slowly. painfully.

Tues. June 18

Hottest! 105 in town - over 90 in our house. Sewed at aprons. Ida staid in bed. sort of reaction. It’s 8 PM & still light enuf to sew. Letter from Co so we decided to go down for Conf. on Thur. Lo will return because of Ida.

Wed. June 19 Emma Ott

Sewed at green panel apron. Went to circle at Coopers. Ida up all day & still is 9:45. Lo & I went to movies at library - Very good. Went to see Evelyn Wilsons room & things she makes.

Thur. June 20 HOME

Lo & I got to Anaheim church for AM mtg. Co didn’t come til P.M. so we went to Floyds & had a bit of lunch. Ab’t 3 Co came & we took Lo to bus & now she is home & I’m alone. Cool breeze so not too hot. Cls don’t come til 27!

Fri. June 21

Mr. McCandless brot Mr. Visick for radio then staid for break. buckwheat pancakes. Byrd came back this PM. So tired he went to bed. Co & I took back the Autovox aid - he will send it any time I need it. All went to eve service - not
Byrd. letter from Ray at Monroe. Just escaped a tornado near Springfield Ill.

Sat. June 22

Break. early as all went to hear radio. Byrd had wash so we washed all. Did string beans. & put in freezer. Some I shredded for dinner & Co liked them so well I did a bag lot for the freeze. Wrote Em & Bee. Dr. had 3 tickets for banquet so I said Byrd shd go. they take him to airport then - so wont be home til late.

Sun. June 23

Went to S.S. Rev. Visick spoke to all adults. Bishop Warner spoke very well. Lo came with Rapeans. & left with them. Mr. Schiflen came with us for dinner but Mr. Ehlers went some place. The P.M. service was musical. some. Pecoima choir so good. Talks were good too. Ordained 2 elders. We 4 went to Nazarene Church & saw F.E.B.C. film. Byrd & the tower. Very good.

Mon. June 24

The guests got away at 5:15 (Sounds like Af.) Co & children in 3 cars got away ab’t 10. Mr. Visick was here to break. got a transmitter as he is a ham. Josephine P. had a drink of orange juice. Then went with Co. A lady’s car would not start so her daughter brot hers & they finally got away. I knitted at snip rug.

Tues. June 25

Co got back ab’t 11 last eve but has been very tired today. At suppertime Dr. brot a card from Rays saying they’d get here on Thur instead of Fri. I have a date with the dentist. Hope it wont take long.

Wed. June 26

Helpt Cora change beds - clean rooms. Went to WCTU - and also to pr mtg. Card from Gl. They were starting west Mon. morning. Will Rays be here tomorrow night?

Thur. June 27

They sure are. Came ab’t 6 A.M. Too hot for day time travel so they drove all night. So Sara spoke at the Branch mtg in Park. Ray went too. He took me to the dentist & has an appointment too to have a tooth pulled on Wed. Lots of talking & plans. Perhaps I shall go by Train to Ill. OK if that seems best. Hot & tiresome driving back. Where are Cls? They sh’d come by Sat.

Fri. June 28

Ray in bed mostly - perhaps malaria or the shot we got. Sally’s arm is sore too. Mine a bit. Ray & Sara had eyes tested & Sara had her exam. We all slept. I did for 2 hrs ab’t. Mary’s eyes still so sore. Lo will come tomorrow at 10. Expect Cls any time tomorrow.

Sat. June 29

Just as we finished our break. Cls came. had driven most of the night. so all were tired. washed a big wash & ironed a lot. Poor Gl. is all in. Went to Floyds for hamburger supper & Graham on TV & fire works & Betty & children played. 10:30 & not all in yet. Lora came at 10 A.M.

Sun. June 30

Tho I slept quite well yet I was tired this morning & when Dr. said MA better stay home - her eyes are still sore - I said I’d stay with her. Pontiers came first. Co took Cls to C.C. and Dr. took Rays to Anaheim. Most all came & we had a very nice time. Dr. took Cls to Santa Ana to show pictures.

Mon. July 1 Billy’s birthday.

Cls have moved to the radio room. and Faylon’s room is ready for them. The bed moved onto the deck & the big girls & little girls are out there. Al came ab’t 3 & helpt with supper. McCandlesses came. Had a nice time. Al sleeps in the other bed in this room. Decided now I’m to go by air - first to Wichita. then Chicago. then N.Y.!!! all for ab’t $130.

Tues. July 2

Cleared writing drawer - slowly getting things together for packing. Both families went to beach with some of Floyds. took weiners to roast. not home yet & its most 10. Dr. had to give polio shots from 6-9. Several had eyes tested.

Wed. July 3

Got some letters off. but spent much time sorting & arranging things for packing. The children are all at Floyds & Darwins for a few days. so the deck is ready for Byrd or any one.

Thur. July 4 ! Geo S

Called on Kimbers - then to Marj MacI Chartrend for lovely lunch & visit. It was so hot outside. The wind blowing thro the car was 110. Had supper then all but Sara & Dr. went to Darwins - saw childrens fire works then to Disneyland to see theirs. Had nice place to sit. Byrd phoned from Wis. he will come next Tues. No word from Fays.

Fri. July 5

Ray packed the 2 drums. and is filling out the blanks. We were ready to eat supper on the lawn when Faylons drove in. Baby is real darling & Dorothy very sweet. Betty gave Gl. a permanent. Now Gl. wants to do mine tomorrow. Loises will be here for 7 oclock breakfast.

Sat. July 6

Gl. gave me a permanent. “Lilt” because the order hasn’t come yet. Went to Floyds to see & hear Billy Graham. Dale Rogers spoke too & she & Shea sang. Philura served cake & lemonade. Some of us were to come with Al. & she drove off without us - to Darwins. Children all home tonight.

Sun. July 7

Lo & Rays went to Pasadena to Mrs Morsey. Cl spoke at our church in Anaheim. Most came to dinner. We had a very nice time. I napped at Mrs. McCandless’ before dinner. Ate ab’t 2. Boys & girls spoke & showed pictures. Then a reception for us & gave me & boys each $65.! Such a happy day.

Mon. July 8

Co washed so we all put some in. All the rest went to Disneyland after sandwich lunch. Floyds & Darwins too and Fays. Al looked after baby. Al took me to dentist. had only one cavity. Took no pay. Mrs. West brot 12 bottles perm. Folks just getting back from Disney - 9:45. & Fays took babe 9:15 & went out for ride with friends - !

Tues. July 9

Byrd came early this morning. Went to Calvary church by 10 for Miss. & Temp program. Al was called by a friend for lunch but had had it with us at church. Then had word a dear friend is ill so she wants to go home tomorrow. She sleeps at Darwins tonite. Hilgenfelts took Lo & Rays & me to Knotts for supper then showed us thro his mortuary and also the home. both are beautiful.

Wed. July 10 Gordon Hurlburt

Went to Darwins who took some movies of Al & I. also Ray & Sara. Then Al left for home. Rays went to Hurlburts for supper. Fays left baby with Lo & went fishing. we 4 went to pr mtg - (Coralie & we 3). Byrd busy with drawings. Goes to San F tomorrow. Talked with Gl. who said they will come in time for church Sun AM.

Thur. July 11

Altered light blue crepe Co got for me. Ray & children went to Beach. Dried fruit man called with samples - left some for us to try. Co got my police papers in Santa Ana. So that is done. If only we’d hear from Hoyts. They must still be in Mich.

Fri. July 12

Still no word from Hoyts. Shall I cancel my reservation or wait longer? Letter from Noweck. So glad to hear from her. Albert S. sent check for $25. & wrote nice letter. he is better. Ray Sara & I went to Pontiers for lunch. met Mr & Mrs Alfred Miller. candidates for Congo. Dorm. or ?

Sat. July 13

Cancelled my plane reservation. & if we don’t hear from Hoyts by Tues. I’ll go straight to Chicago. John Christianson & the Imhoff family came & we had hamburgers in the patio. Fay & Dot went to meet Byrd at air port. Rays are ab’t all packed. Had cold sliced turkey for dinner & have a huge meat loaf made of the rest for dinner tomorrow.

Sun. July 14

Watta day! Dr. Fay & Byrd got in at 1. Lois & Rolland came with Hendersons. De Vries came to church too. Cls & Scottys too. Had such a nice time & good dinner. turkey loaf - salads & jello. All 26 in Arbor. Lo went with Hendersons. When shall I see her again? God knows. Bob Bowman showed the tower film. Rays left ab’t 5. and so separations are beginning.

Mon. July 15

Fays & Byrd left early for fishing. Brot 43 mackerel and a large halibut (given them). Washed. Went to Floyds for supper & lovely time. On way we stopt at Airways & made reservations for Chi. on Wed. leave 8:30 AM arrive there 5 P.M. Called Della & talked 4 min for only 2.42. so they will meet me at air port.

Tues. July 16 !

My last day at this lovely home for awhile. What a blessing it has been. May God forgive me where I made it hard for them and may He continue to use them to His glory. Suit cases packed and weighed - 3 lbs. under weight - ! Cora will go with us in the morning. All lovely times must have an end & so this past yr. is a lovely memory.

Wed. July 17 Forest Park.

Said goodby to all the dear ones ab’t 6:30. Plane left at 8:30. Co & Cls took me. Stopt at Denver. Snow among the peaks. Not many passengers. Had lunch finally at 2 P.M. & I was hungry. Della & Earl met me at foot of steps, also Diana. Dot & husband came in after supper also Carl Voss. Elaines young man - they make a handsome couple. TALK & its 11 now.

Thur. July 18 Raymond 1908

A very quiet restful day. Good visits with Della & Earl showed pictures of their NY trip & also the Calif. one. Sat on veranda after supper & had frozen stick ice cream. Then abt 10 Elaine & her fiancee got ice cream & sliced peaches with it & we all had some. Am making a pattern of table cloth block for Della. Will see abt how to make a rug tomorrow.

Fri. July 19 Hooppole!!

Earl & Della brot me - leaving Forest Park as Earl came from work at 4:30. ate supper as we came. Sue was not here so we went to Rollins. Adam & Florence B came out there & got me - and Sue came home from Houchens. and so here we are. Dellas staid at Rollins. I’m in the same room I was before. So nice to get here.

Sat. July 20

Slept both AM & PM. and am sleepy again - but we are going to the neighbors to hear Billy Graham on TV. Rained a bit today & is warm. Dr. Stewart called & Jessie too. Started a letter to Beth. Jessie says Clarence Mills died.

Sun. July 21

Hot and sticky. Rollin stopt & took Sue & me to church. I didn’t stay to S.S. Met quite a few old friends. Sue & I both rested. Kitty Miller H. called. Sue & I called on Lizzie Fisher. Clarence M. died very suddenly. was sawing & fell down, 2 wks ago today he was with us at the bungalo. Wrote letters but too hot to do any thing much.

Mon. July 22

Rain but still warm til ab’t noon. Then this P.M. it turned cool & covers will feel good tonight. Sue went to Atkinson to see her Dr. Eldens took her. Nice letter from Rays. I got several written. Neighbors little Carol - 6 - was here P.M.

Tues. July 23

Such a beautiful day - sunny and breezy - so different from yesterday. Ray called & we visited a little. then he brot a clipping from a Republic of 1932. Bec wrote they were meeting Em. in Sterling & would be here abt 10. Walked to Jessies - then to Lizzie Fishers. Then Flo B. called. I’m to speak to the children in Mission Band.

Wed. July 24

What a wonderful day! Helen, Bec & Em came about 10. We had such a good time. Em seems much as usual - a bit older than 42 yrs ago when we last saw each other. Jessie M. called. and Sue’s girls came & helpt & Flo B. too. Bee brot old register and picture of the old school. Rays item was much appreciated. Don’t feel too tired.

Thur July 25

Bec & I slept fine. Couldn’t talk cause I took my aid off. We & Bec went to Flo Bs for good chicken dinner. Adam works at the cemetery so after lunch & a visit with Anna Schultz & Lenna Mathis and Bertha Tonkinson Helen took us all to the cemetery & Adam showed me what he wants to do to fix up our stones. Twill be fine & I told him to go ahead. Kathryn Breed & hubby called after supper. Helen & Bec went about 4 PM.

Fri. July 26

Two cards from Gl. both posted at Tulsa. They went to Wichita. Mr Hoyt’s sister & Kellums took care of them because Mrs H. got very ill at Howards & they were not yet home. Walked to see Emma Brantz. Arthur Spath called this eve. Wrote letters most all day.

Sat. July 27 Sara 1910

Is Sara having a happy day at Houston Tex? Dark & some rain. Omi came ab’t 1 and Jessie was here ready so we all went to Geneseo. Dean & David were along too. First to Emma Smiths, then Lydia Berge, then Hattie Sommers, and then cousin Kathryn & Ruth Tauber. So we saw quite a number. No further word from Cls. Ruth seems quite eager to go to Washington. We got some sugar cure in Annawan. will see.

Sun. July 28

Went to church with Rollins. I spoke to the Mission Band during S.S. hour. After dinner rested then Adam & Flo took us to Houchens and then to Arthur Spaths. he played some records for us - nice elect. gramaphone. Stopt at Mabel Gurgesons. but she was not home. so we came on. Stopt again then went to hear 3 YF boys play & testify. They are on the way to Copenhagen to a YF ret.

Mon. July 29

Wrote all A.M. Card from Gl. saying they couldn’t come til Thur. Then said we could go to Washington Fri & Sat. & they’d speak Sun. but said nothing ab’t going to Monroe or for how long. This P.M. Omi went to Sterling & Sue & I went to Mary Berges - had a nice visit. She is lonely - Fred died July 9.

Tues. July 30

So hot. 99°. Didn’t rest well because I took a pill so rested before going to Jessies. We looked at pictures & reminisced some more. Sue came to dinner - mashed potatoes from powdered ones - steak & lots of other good things - ending with ice cream & cup cakes. Rested again - then called on Ethel Hartwig. had supper with Jessie.

Wed. July 31 Ivy Downing

Hope Cls come in good time tomorrow. So hot again. til now 8:30 a rain blew up and it has cooled off so much. Velma called for just a bit. Nice letter from Lo. She didn’t know I had not stopt at Wichita. We called on Mattie Smith & she knew us both and talked very well with us. Janet got us & brot us. Mrs Joe called & Mattie was very quiet all the time.

Thur. Aug. 1

Claudons came just after 8. We tried to get Laura Schertz but they didn’t ans. so we will go tomorrow & back on Sat. & mtg here Sun. Then Cls go to Chi & I’ll come here til Minch reunion. 18^th.

Fri. Aug. 2 Mabel Garbers

We left shortly after 12 & made good time. stopt in Peoria to see ab’t plane accoms. Got to Lauras ab’t 5. Mabel & Will were there. Had weiner supper. Then others came til there were about 25 all out on the lovely back lawn. They asked for pictures. so Cl showed them. Even Emma W. was there 89 yrs. old. Faith & I went to Mabels for the night.

Sat. Aug. 3

We all went to Lauras for breakfast then on to Gridley. Anna & Bena Z. look pretty well. After dinner went back to Virginias & then on to Peoria and got my ticket for N.Y. Leave Moline Tues. the 20^th at 6:20. Then after an hour wait in Chi. I get to N.Y. 2:35. We got here abt 5.

Sun. Aug. 4

A great day! Bischoffs were at the church door when we got there this morning. Some friends were at church & SS. We went to Rollins for dinner and had a good visit with Bischoffs. It got too cool to sit in the shade. Came home & had a good rest then supper at church & pictures. Hoffman girls, Pfundsteins, Prophetstown - etc. So nice to see all. Children all went away for the night.

Mon. Aug. 5 Betty Frost

Monroe ALL at Georges. Chester’s Judy has mumps. called this morning & we had a nice visit. We got off to Eldens by 11:30. Had such a dinner - 4 kinds of pie. etc. Then came on here. Cls can’t go to Chesters because Judy has mumps! Talked to Warren & Mattie. He will come Wed. Cls sleep up stairs. rubber mattresses. Faith sleeps with me in the guest room. Both Geo & Sophy look well.

Tues. Aug. 6

Some callers. Cls went to Chesters after we called on Della. At Chesters they had dinner outside. Cl. showed pictures to quite a nice crowd. The children staid home & watched TV. Saw Glenn S. - Fritches, Will & Lily & Floyd’s widow. Expect Warren tomorrow & we hope to go to the farms - just to call.

Wed. Aug. 7 E.H.B.

Drove out to the farms. Harrisons had the old house finished very pretty inside. Went to see a combine work. Home for dinner then Gundersons, Cls Florida friends, called. We went to Fritches & Fred S. for supper & while visiting - Geo. called & said Warren had come. He is sleeping on the couch.!!!

Thur. Aug. 8

Warren left ab’t 10 & so did we - just as 3 ladies came. I ran in to see Sue Wenger a bit then we came on. Got a few things to eat in Prophetstown for it was just a bit after 12 when we got here. all rested then the children looked at TV while we packed up a few things for parcel post to Brooklyn. Then took Jessie & went to Clarences then Mabels & then Ruths - had a grand dinner. Yummy beef roast etc. Atwoods came & Cl showed the pictures.

Fri. Aug. 9

Every one slept late we were so tired. Had break. Cls finally got away by 10:30. Hope they are at Dellas. Also hope they saw Bertha Simpson. Sue went to Prophetstown. She took our 5 large parcels to the office. We shall find out tomorrow what the postage is. Lena called this eve. So nice to see her.

Sat. Aug. 10

Wrote several letters. Started down town to see ab’t parcels posted then met Mr Hilger coming with the mail & parcel statement - altogether the postage was $5.94. Much less than I thot. Rested & crocheted this PM. Walked down to the old home but didn’t go in. just looked. Lizzie stopt at Emmas & we stopt too & talked awhile.

Sun. Aug. 11

Went to A.M. services. Then Helen Houchens came & got us for dinner. ‘Twas very good. She has a lady helping her. Came home with Uanita Mathis Arnold. After supper we saw Maud Miller Cocky. drove up to Kits so we went over & stood & talked til too late for church. twas only a tape recording of [illegible].

Mon. Aug. 12

Boiled & cut corn & put in deep freeze. Sue did some washing & I too. Just after dinner Elizabeth Schinleber & daughter Luella came & we had such a good visit. This eve I went to Central & phoned Airways to verify my reservation. A card from Gl. says Dot’s Ed will meet me at the plane and perhaps Bertha S. too.

Tues. Aug. 13

Elden brot more corn - so we put more into bags. Helen H. called. I ate too much corn for dinner so felt uncomfortable but had a good sleep and read - finished “Morning Flight” by Paul Hutchens. Jessie & I went to Clarences for supper - Yum chicken dinner & berry pie. Had such a nice time.

Wed. Aug. 14

Ironed. Sue’s nephew Max & family came. but went to Rollins for the night. Marj Hilger and her aunt Annie Kurfiss Weiderholdt - called all eve. Sue went with Flo & Adam to Sterling to see a boy who had died - used to work for Adam. Didn’t finish Stacy’s letter.

Thur. Aug. 15

So hot 96. Max & family were at Rollins for dinner & they asked us too. Omi & Jessie went to their club & brot us home. We had S.S. class mtg at Flo B. so are home late - 10:30. When we came home I wore a sweater it suddenly got very cool.

Fri. Aug. 16

Got some mail off & rested then Elden came for us. Max family there & so we went too. Then Sue & I fixed quite a lot of apples for Omi. The usual good chicken dinner. Gary brot us home via old Ringel school etc. After supper went to Lizzie Fs. & Jessie came too.

Sat. Aug. 17

Sue spent some time at Flo’s saying goodby to Max family. Omi came here while Elden went some place - til ab’t 11. We talked & had a nice visit. After dinner Sue went to Kewanee. Jessie went with me to Mary Browns for hair do. It looks better. The nephew Don & family have come. Rays says we will leave at 8:30 for Washington.

Sun. Aug. 18 1957 Reunion of Minches.

What a busy but very happy day. Ray, Kathryn came & got Jessie and me. It was a bit rainy but only part way. We were the first except Homer & his father Frank Muller - but others soon came & we were 56 in the end. ‘Twas so nice seeing them all. Such a yummy dinner. I spoke a bit. Sue & her family numbered 41. This eve we went to Blackerts & I met Don and family. lovely folks.

Mon. Aug. 19

Last night with Sue - and what a happy mo. it has been. 1 mo & 2 days. Don & family came & Jessie brot Mabel & her Chas. & Mary Sally’s friend. Sue & I went down town with Ruth Taubs. then said goodby to Emma B. & Lizzie F. Chester came to see me and Jessie came this eve & Flo & Adam. Rollin is taking us in the morning.

Tues. Aug. 20 253 Henry St.! [Brooklyn, N.Y.] Thank the Lord.

Sue called at 4:30 & we were ready & had break. when Rolin & Jessie came 5:15. Got the plane OK. When I got to Chi. I didn’t see Ed. but soon the loud speaker asked for me. He was so nice and showed me around a lot. but we saw no Bertha Simpson. Because of his TWA pin he could take me onto the plane & got me a good seat by the window. 2 very nice boys beside me. I gave one of them the rest of the cookies. Cl met me & we took a taxi for he sold his car yesterday to L. Buyses who drove it away. Several here from Af. Piersons landed today. Farnsworth and Olsons & Mannings. On 3^rd floor & doing our own house keeping. Faith & I together.

Wed. Aug. 21 At Langfords.

Rays came ab’t noon. but had had late breakfast so wanted nothing. They are on 4^th floor. Haven’t seen many. as I don’t go down to pr mtg. Trying to get accts settled - so much small money given me I couldn’t keep track of it. Ab’t 4:30 Mr Langford called Gl & said we 6 were to go to their house for supper - and play Beths tape. It was fine & when we expected to start home they said they had beds ready for us all. So we staid. wore borrowed night clothes. They have a lovely place. Told us Mr Mann, Cleo, died Aug. 6 of cerebral malaria.

Thur. Aug. 22

Got things in some semblance of order & went down to see Miss Johnson - didn’t stop long. Mrs Westervelt & Miss McGuier came for dinner with Rays & I went up too. Gl. had 2 teeth filled. Sewing name tapes on. Getting some letters off. Rays went to N.J. this eve with Mr Langford & will stay the night & play the tape & bring it home. Mr Pierson went to hear Graham. Weighing suit cases.

Fri. Aug. 23

Went down to pr. mtg. Mr. Henry told Mrs F. & me something of his trip. He was at Rw. but for only a few hrs. He liked Syabei & the stone buildings. Kerstetter called this noon. Looks very well. Piersons left ab’t 4 for Wheaton - & Betty Low & her wedding next Tues. Gl & Sara & the 7 children went to Sears shopping - brot me umbrella - rubber pillow.

Sat. Aug. 24

Sewed some name tapes on. Wrote some. Mr. Kerstetter at Rays for break. Mrs. Wagnell - Edna’s Mother called. Edna looks like her. Rays ate here this eve. All went down stairs to see B.G. on TV. Very good again. Next Sun. night is last mtg. 15 wks.

Sun. Aug. 25 The last in U.S.A. for awhile.

Cl. spoke at a church where they have friends. John, Ray & girls went to Bapt. church. Writing last letters & reading. Rays brot down their food & ate dinner here. All 10 went to hear Billy Graham. It began to rain soon after they left & is still showering. They took 2 umbrellas! Gl. got letters off - quite a bunch.

Mon. Aug. 26 Beth ‘20 Mrs. W. Taylor. Anaheim.

Everyone busy doing last things. such a nice farewell lunch & welcome home to Mr Henry and goodby to a couple going to T.T. We were ab’t 35. Getting cards ready to post at the port - Betty will. All had supper here. such fun. John & I washed dishes - Faith & I are partly packed. Some biz packing for Switz and a parcel to Ruwenzori & suit cases to Rethy & overnight bags to Brussells - !!

Tues. Aug. 27 Leave NY for Congo.

John drove us to Idlewild & Mr Henry brot Cls. (Cls plane left ab’t 11:30. See record at back of diary.) At the plane office we found a brown bag of letters - 75. from Texas folks for all three of us. Our plane left at 3:15 - 10 of us and not very many others so we spr’d out & took seats at windows. All are pretty tired so slept pretty well. Gas smell during night was bad.

Wed. Aug. 28 Brussells

Got to Brussells ab’t 8 - COLD! off the plane & to the hotel - not included in Sabena ticket - at Hotel Albert - 7^th floor! And we discovered Billys camera was missing. Gl & Faiths room was down the hall from us. Gl. left it with other things on the bed & did not lock the door. so there’s nothing to be done ab’t it. (to the back)

Thur. Aug. 29 to Stanleyville ‘57

Found Cls plane left earlier - so they got away before 12 & we abt 1. Just after or ab’t dark we landed at Athens. then off again for Khartoum ab’t 8 tomorrow & then on to Stan. At Athens they gave us post cards to write home - all stamped - so we wrote & posted them there.

Fri. Aug. 30 Stan. on to Bunia

Sara & I at Sabena hotel. Got here at 10 A.M. and hoped to get on to Bunia but the plane doesn’t go til tomorrow at 6:30. While waiting for suit cases to come from plane - Mr McMillen came & said we were all to go to their place for dinner. out of Stan about 10 mi. He helped Ray get the car. We saw it at the port & so we got in & went out to McMillens in it.

Sat. Aug. 31 Bogoro

Plane didn’t leave til 9 because of fog at Paulis. - We were called (by phone) at 5 so had quite a wait. A crowd from Nyankundi & Lolwa were at the port to see Mary Deans off & the children - so nice to see them all. Stoughs too were there. Dr. Bob & family - are here at Harters. So nice to be here. Wonder if all ours are at Lolwa.

[from back of diary] Aug. - returning to Af. Praise God for His goodness. After the wonderful time at Placentia when all families were together for 2 wks. Then separated and again met when we gathered in N.Y. for the plane to Brussels & Africa. It all went as per schedule and so we can scarcely realize we are here.

The sad part ab’t the stay in Brussels was that Billy’s camera was stolen from their room. and I was disappointed to not see our students there and Paul Hurlburt Jr.

Cl. & Gl left an hour before we did. Then our first stop was Athens and there we wrote cards home. The Sabena Co furnished. Down again at Khartoum and now we were in Africa & it seemed very much like home - but we had still another hop to Stanleyville where the first thing was our new Volkswagen was parked ready for us. and so on.

When Sara & I reached Bunia and saw all the folks we thot they had come to see us!!! but Mary Deans took the plane for Leopoldville & home and may retire. because Loraine may need her. It was very nice to see all the folks & nice too to have the quiet wk end at Bogoro. Dr. Bob S & family were at Stoughs. so we had nice visit with them.

Ray came before breakfast. They ate then we left & got to Rethy by 4:30 or so. Com. want Ray to stay in big dorm but he feels he can’t so we are settling in little dorm. What a wonderful Savior we have. How He has provided and blest beyond our asking!

Sun. Sept. 1 Warren 1890

Rained hard during SS time. Mrs H & I did not go. Cleared & was nice this P.M. Went to Miss Cowles to dinner. Very nice - H’s too. Asked Dr. Bob ab’t propholactic & he says begin at once. Nice mtg at Stoughs. and nice visit here this eve. Are we really here in Congo?

Mon. Sept. 2 RETHY Lora 1876

Dear Lora - Wish I could give you a birthday hug. We are really here and every one happy to be here. Not settling in earnest yet - for it is not yet decided where Rays live. The folks all look fine. Little folks have all grown. Cooks, & Uhlingers came to see us & the single ladies had supper for us in dining room. So many changes all around. See back of book.

Tues. Sept. 3

Unpacking and settling all day. Barneys have most all out & we have some in place. A number of callers came to greet us. Vans visited a bit. Mail came - a letter from Alice of C.J. says he is getting weaker and suffers much of the time. She asks ab’t the possibility of coming into the A.I.M. when left alone.

Wed. Sept. 4

Getting more & more into order. Now Crossmans leave on Sat. because that’s the plane Wards come on and so can do all in one trip. I’ve written Dr. B. ab’t Alice & expect he will give some idea as to what to do. All writing John’s birthday letter. Must get one off to Becca too.

Thur. Sept. 5

We 3 adults were at Miss Collins’ house for dinner. and the 5 children were there for supper and Crossmans were away too so Ray, Sara & I ate in this living room beside a nice fire. More mending & marking. & some letter writing. I am troubled by itchy bites or hives mostly under knees & up thighs. Ray put 2^nd seat in V.W. & we tried it out - fine.

Fri. Sept. 6

More letters done. A big one for Crossmans to take. Had farewell dinner for them. I made two apple pies. & had fried chicken - peas - etc etc. Prayer Day. M.A. put BON VOYAGE around a pretty vase of flowers. in little flowerettes. Very pretty. Alone for supper.

Sat. Sept. 7

Ray & Crossmans got away at 6. I was awake but didn’t get up. Ray bringing Wards & Miss Baker got back ab’t 3:30. They are at Uhlingers. Stoughs were in Bunia so took Teds with them to Bogoro. Baked some for tomorrow.

Sun. Sept. 8

Sally has some fever so is staying in bed & I staid with her this A.M. & Sara this eve when we heard a tape by McGhee of C.O.D. in L.A. I had a talk with the boys - I’m sure they want to follow the Lord.

Mon. Sept. 9

Not much to do these days for the boys so it’s hard to keep track of them. but they went to Spindlers & staid til P.M. Never came home to dinner & had none there! I thot I made it clear that to obey is what is required of Christians. I can pray & do.

Tues. Sept. 10

Sewed tapes on sheets & marked with ink. Children all went to Spindlers for dinner. Finished mending Billy’s brown pants. Getting their things into shape gradually. only they need pajamas.

Wed. Sept. 11

Did more marking - helped a bit with wash. Ray took ours & Spindlers and Karen all for a hike to a place ab’t 3 mi away called the Turkey tree. Got back ab’t 3:30. All tired. Miss Brinser etc called. Ray & Sara went to pr mtg. Just as supper was over it rained pretty hard.

Thur. Sept. 12 Becky Goembel 1880. Aunt Rose Mary Hayes 1874?

Miss Love called this eve & so M.A. went with her to Epps. She has been wanting to see Anna Marie. The boys went with Mr Spindler out camping some place. My stomach has been upset today. Mabe because I took Aralen at break.

Fri. Sept. 13

Went to Miss Myers for dinner. It rained as we came home and we hustled up hill. R & S helping me. but there was no ill effect like at Lora’s. Boys came home from camp and the girls went for slumber party to Spindlers. Ray has his radio on - getting Kampala music?

Sat. Sept. 14

Spindler family here to dinner. Got a lovely piece of beef from Mr. V. so had steaks. Dessert was fried bananas - we had so many over ripe. Had nice music tonight. Sent letters by T.T. ladies to post at Bunia & to Mrs Sywulka.

Sun. Sept. 15

Quiet restful day. All went to A.M. native service and to evening service when we had another good tape tho not so clear as last week. Finished reading “When iron gates yield”.

Mon. Sept. 16

Barneys came & brot mail. A letter from C. J’s Alice who told that he went to glory Aug. 29. The day we left Brussels. Now he & John are together again. A letter form Dr. Becker says he doesn’t think Alice w’d be accepted. because of age.

Tues. Sept. 17

Sally has been down all day with severe headache & vomitting - a slide shows malaria. I saw Mr Van ab’t the possibility of Chas’s Alice coming her to work. He will ask Council next week. Staff mtg this P.M. The children have written Cl & Gl. Word has come that Wes Kemptner has gone very suddenly.

Wed. Sept. 18

Writing letters mostly. Ray & boys went to Blukwa for Mary Ann. Sally Jo is much better. The slide test showed malaria. MA & I ironed while folks went to pr mtg.

Thur. Sept. 19 John 1936

Mended jeans most all day. Sara made one pyjama suit - looks nice too. John 21 today - wonder if he feels his freedom. A lovely supper at Vans & very pleasant evening.

Fri. Sept. 20

Thot it was Sat. & had planned work that way. Mended all A.M. Sara finished Billy’s green pyjamas. Washed & it rained so didn’t get dry.

Sat. Sept. 21

Baked rhubarb & pineapple pies for tomorrow. MA washed windows in girls dorm. This P.M. I washed my hair, bathed & wshed out some clothes. Wrote John Muller. Tired.

Sun. Sept. 22

Nice quiet Sun. The last one for 3 mos. I suppose. Ray goes to Bunia tomorrow early to meet the plane when the 3 Webb children come. Wrote McCandless. Ray presided tonight - had tape by Mr. Tozer. Good.

Mon. Sept. 23

Ray got back just at dark. Nellie, David & Robin Webb came. Some mail came - letters from Cls etc. Lora’s tells of Mrs Burge’s home going. also Ed’s bro Henry & Ed went east. Ray got me med. but it is in capsules & very much cheaper.

Tues. Sept. 24

(Written Fri.) Early this morn I was awakened by my heart beating fast. so we called Dr. & then nausea & pains til noon. ‘Twas pretty well settled. Arthur called several times & has given me phenal.

Wed. Sept. 25

Staid in bed all day. Nausea seems less but am so sleepy. Children have come about 70. Sara brings my meals. That is all I see of her. Epps just looked in have seen only a few.

Thur. Sept. 26 Beth’s birthday

Quite a number of callers. & Stan Paul B. Dr comes every day & I think we are reducing the phenol or stopping entirely. I can’t keep awake except when I eat.

Fri. Sept. 27

Millers called. So nice to see so many. Jorgensens came but I was asleep! Bea. & Mary called too as they left.

Sat. Sept. 28

Sat up both A.M. & P.M. Mrs. Mack & Janet called. Am undoing the white sweater I made for M.A. Matted some so hard to do. Ray played a tape. Tub bath (Sara helpt)

Sun. Sept. 29

Wrote Mr Burgi. she went to glory on the 7^th. Bob Z. here to dinner and Mr. Fonseca called too to see about a tape. A.M. childrens S.S. P.M. white service. Evening was young folks mtg. but we had a bit of music.

Mon. Sept. 30

Dressed & up all day. Rained this A.M. but was pleasant this P.M. Zekaria from Oicha called on me. I thot I should go to dining room but Dr. says “not yet”. Several large girls called.

Tues. Oct. 1

Dr. Becker called. Mrs. Mac came for short visit. Wrote letters. ripped white sweater - but was not careful so wool is in quite a tangle. Shall dip into warm suds to make it fluffy.

Wed. Oct. 2

Hard rain & wind after dark. 4 wks ago today we arrived here. seems more like 4 mo. I dreamed last night we had a quake. I was sure my bed moved much. and also Sara called me like I dreamed once before she did. No one felt the quake so the dream was only a dream.

Thur. Oct. 3

More mail - but none from Cls. Darned & sorted socks all day. Sally’s temp. stays up and has no appetite. Faith’s & Billy’s trunks are here but Dicks is still at Mahagi.

Fri. Oct. 4

No, Dick’s clothes are in Billy’s trunk and all are now unpacked. Radio tonight said 400,000 cases of Asiatic flu in U.S.A. It seems such a subtle thing - not always fatal tho.

Sat. Oct. 5

Sorted & mated a large basket of socks. Not very many needed mending so got that done too. Dr. is changing my med a bit - trying to get rid of dizziness. Walked out some but not too good. Knees are weak.

Sun. Oct. 6

Quiet restful day. I should have liked to go to P.M. meeting but hadn’t Drs permission. Now I take only one of the second med. to see if my dizziness lets up. Lovely music tonight. Wrote & read. Read aloud to Nancy Pinkerton. She has jaundice.

Mon. Oct. 7

Wrote mostly because I’m trying to get the wrinkles out of the white yarn. I soaked it & hung it out. it rained so it didn’t get dry. Nancy Pinkerton has infectious jaundice.

Tues. Oct. 8

Sara & I sorted socks all A.M. Finished reading Miracle in the hills by Dr. Sloop - cousin to Sara’s Dad. Wrote some. Macks called. Also Mrs Stough. My tummy feels better & better.

Wed. Oct. 9

Was too miserable to write in here. I stopt taking belladonna & also went to the dining room - before dinner I was very nauseated & afterward worse yet. So, is it the dining room or stopping the med.

Thur. Oct. 10

Today was miserable. Lots of nice mail came - letter from Gl and several others. Sorted socks & got all darned.

Fri. Oct. 11

Today was better for I took Belad-- again but didn’t go to dining room. Tomorrow I want to try dining room again.

Sat. Oct. 12

Turned 2 leaves. [diary pages] Sorted socks & sewed on numerous buttons. Ray drove up to the door so I didn’t need to walk & took me to the auditorium for movies. Very interesting - salmon fishing - wild horses. Little lamb carried off by eagle & rescued by dog.

Sun. Oct. 13

Just at SS time it poured. Didn’t get much sleep last night too excited during pictures. Cooks left for Kenya yesterday, so Janets are getting settled in their house. Ray took me to PM mtg.

Mon. Oct. 14

Darned socks all A.M. Wrote letters this P.M. & read. Finished “Always in Triumph”. a very helpful book. Want to read it again later.

Tues. Oct. 15

Sorted socks most all day. There were so many - the basket was full. Wrote a bit. Bathed. Am steadily getting stronger.

Wed. Oct. 16

Wrote letters mostly and sorted the socks washed today. Letters this eve. Gl wrote Cl had a heavy cold & they’d come if I needed them - but I’m sure I’ll be OK til they come.

Thur. Oct. 17

Mended socks all day. Dr. called to see Philip Walker who has fever & I asked about my dizziness. He said take the vitamin in evening only. Peggy came too for little visit.

Fri. Oct. 18

Everything has gone so much better today - not much nausea - not dizziness. Had a good bath. Am very content to stay near the fire all day. Ate a real dinner & it tasted good.

Sat. Oct. 19

A pretty day. Worked at socks til noon. Knitted & read this P.M. Big dorm had “basket social” - proceeds to go for a trip some place. Zola called. also Marj Mac. Billy asked Mr Van for Fr 100 from his Dads acct. Ray made him return it.

Sun. Oct. 20 Betsy 1938

Restful day. Walked to auditorium for service. Had lovely music after supper. Mr. MacIntosh spoke. Mr Lawhead opened meeting. Very nice.

Mon. Oct. 21

Wrote letters. Mail goes a day earlier. The children got one from Uncle Bill. I got some too - someone must have been to Nioka. Wrote Mrs Propst & sent by Mr. Cook.

Tues. Oct. 22 1942

Worked at socks most all day. Raymond Pontier dentist is here. but I don’t think I need him.

Wed. Oct. 23

Mended. Barneys went to Nioka & brot nice mail - from Gl. Lo. Lehrers - etc. Am getting quite an appetite.

Thur. Oct. 24 M.E.H.

Is it Mary Heywards birthday? I paired & darned all socks today. Pinkertons came. Am starting to cast off at the shoulder of Sally’s shrug. Mr & Mrs. Burgess - H.A.M. want to come for Jan. I said can’t.

Fri. Oct. 25

Mrs. U. wrote a note saying Ken & Ivy were coming & we should all come to see them at 7:30. Then they came ab’t 3:30 & stopt here before U’s - & we had a nice visit. They are visiting all stations. So nice to see them.

Sat. Oct. 26

Amstutzes called on me. Harrises are here for the night. At 6:45 Mr. Barney left with a load of the oldest ones. They went to the Experimental Farm up toward Aba. At 10 Ray left with the others for the “turkey tree”. 3 of the tiny ones had a picnic at Betty Collins’ house. Ab’t 11 it rained hard here but only sprinkled where Ray was.

Sun. Oct. 27

All 8 S’s had good chicken dinner at Janet McI-Lawheads. I didn’t get to P.M. meeting for I’ve been so dizzy so much of the time. Ray was to have the mtg but he got Gurney to do it. Read most of “Sequels”. Mrs Woods last book.

Mon. Oct. 28

Stomach bad all day - and very dizzy til noon. Doris Persons called to see me. Harrises left after break. Wrote some & knitted, back & one side done. Plenty socks to do tomorrow.

Tues. Oct. 29

Socks weren’t very dry but got all paired. Plenty to mend tomorrow. Not feeling awfully good. but haven’t been so dizzy today. Letters all ready for post in morning.

Wed. Oct. 30 Dorothy Baker

Mr Barney went for mail. Several letters but none from Gl. So nauseated today - but supper tasted OK. Have some socks done. They dried quickly.

Thur. Oct. 31

It’s not 8:30 yet but I seem ready for bed. Darned all socks. Hollow e’en is in the air. Am trying to get the shrug finished by Sun.

Fri. Nov. 1 John Barney

Clothes got nice & dry. so worked at pairing socks. Mr. Epp helped & so we finished. Washed hair. Epps brot sick folks over. They feared Asian flu. Boys having slumber party in dining room.

Sat. Nov. 2

Hollowe’en tonight & plenty of excitement all day. Mr. Epp’s birthday. They brot the cake - a Betty Crocker angel food - lovely. We went to Barneys for it & cream with pineapple - cokacola - pop corn. Then Epps left. There were some very good characters. Dick was a fat woman. Sara’s checkered dress stuft out in front & behind. He got a prize.

Sun. Nov. 3

Very pleasant day after the hard rain storm last night - pieces of ceiling came down & water backed up into the bath room. Several of the girls said they never heard it - & I didn’t. All services as usual. I went to P.M. only.

Mon. Nov. 4

Heavy clouds all day but no rain til after dark. Wrote letters. Spindlers came to get more of their things. Felt miserable til late P.M. Now feel pretty good. Sara thinks I should take med with meals.

Tues. Nov. 5

First thing this A.M. Sara brot me a cup of Postum. that was just right. Then at 10 oclock med. Mrs Barney brot a cheese & cracker sandwich & I drank hot water. and have been feeling much better all day. Paired socks & got mail ready. Hard rain this eve again.

Wed. Nov. 6

Mail came but no letter from Cl. only a birthday card to Sally Jo. There’s no date that’s plain enuf to read. R & S have gone to pr mtg. Myra & Esther are here with me so if any one calls they ans. Have paired all socks washed today. “Homily” books came from Lo. Have started right side of dark blue shrug. finished the little white one.

Thur. Nov. 7

Rainy today. Got Gl’s letter this AM. with some others. They finally arranged to leave there at 3:20 P.M. on 23^rd & get to Nairobi next day at 11. They’ll go to Mayfield. & to Ru on way up & unload & stay til school closes. Then Cl will come up & help us down.

Fri. Nov. 8

W’at a day! Sunny for a couple of hrs then rain almost all day til 4 p.m. Now is it going to do the same tomorrow? Not likely - but this is Congo in 1957 and any thing can happen. We shall see.

Sat. Nov. 9 Sally Jo 1948.

Heavy clouds & some rain first thing. but by 9:15 when we left it was mostly clear. We were 22 in our car. all staid at forest except Sally, Faith, Cheryl & Pauline. We all went to Nioka - did a bit of shopping. All the station were there except Mrs White & babe. Millers, Stoughs, de Koks, Walkers were there. Good dinner & nice trip home. Pictures tonight. More next week.

Sun. Nov. 10

Rachel not well. Started out sunny but rained during S.S. Mr. Miller spoke at P.M. mtg. Stoughs & de Koks staid for mtg only. I gave Mr. S. my prescription to get filled and send to me by first chance. Lohrman & Cowell are here for language work.

Mon. Nov. 11 - 1944

Have been thinking a lot today ab’t 13 yrs. ago. [John’s passing] and so started a letter to Mrs Propst for she was so good to us. Was pretty dizzy all A.M. til after nap but got socks paired & mended. Some rain so clothes didn’t all dry. Gl. Becker called. also Mr. Schuit.

Tues. Nov. 12

Wrote letters. Worked at socks. What a lot this time. not finished yet. Paul Buyse has not come yet. Myron S’s were here but went on and came back later saying a huge tree is across the road so Paul can’t get thro either. Millers finished going over accts & left after dinner.

Wed. Nov. 13

Paul came about 8:30 - brot quinine powder but no capsules. Mended all day. Miss Saltenberger called. At 5 we went to Uhlingers for short pr mtg. Then to Janets for supper with Edith Kleinschmit & her fiancee Evart Kleynhans. This was a shower for them. The wedding is the 23^rd. at Lubero. The mail was very late & not ready when we came back so Barneys could go. Buyses left after breakfast.

Thur. Nov. 14

A most beautiful day. no rain. Edith & Evart called & looked around. I paired & mended all socks and when I looked for more wool for the shrug I find its a bit lighter!!! Now what? Dr. sent me empty capsules to fill with quinidine pwd. tomorrow job.

Fri. Nov. 15

Filled the capsules with quinidine. didn’t quite fill all. Richardsons called. Nice to see them. Dick reviewed the book “Wild Geese flying” & got A.

Sat. Nov. 16

Darned socks all A.M. Ate such a hearty dinner and good supper too. Mrs Barney came in after pictures & before 9 with “pizza pie” - toast, cheese & tomatoes sliced & all baked or toasted. good. We’ll see in the morning! Pictures were exciting. Sports - races of all sorts.

Sun. Nov. 17

A wk. from now Cls should be in Nairobi. At least we will all be on one continent. Have not felt good today - so dizzy again. This cold makes my head feel thick & my tummy sick. But it has been a lovely sunny day so Ray took little folks for a walk.

Mon. Nov. 18

Not so pleasant today socks didn’t get very dry - but I’ve paired those that are dry. Ray is playing Christmas songs. He will take the tapes along. Lenhartzens are in the guest house for vacation - eat dinner with us.

Tues. Nov. 19

SOCKS. took all AM for it was a large basket full. Filled registration blanks. Mr Williams brot Olive Rawn - she is on her way to Sudan. Miss Saltenberger has gone to work at Oicha.

Wed. Nov. 20

Socks got dry & are sorted but not mended. Stanley Kline called. Also Olive Rawn. Nice letters from home - Simpson, Jno Müller, also Gl. guess it’s her last for we want word when they get to Nairobi. The 3 Webbs are spending vacation with us - but Nellie may spend some time at Oicha.

Thur. Nov. 21

Mended & wrote a bit. Music takes some time - I stay with them more. also with Dick. he is to come between breakfast & school. They are all doing fairly well.

Fri. Nov. 22

A beautiful day until just as the children came from school it poured. Dick put music in one huge pocket & his clarinet in its case in the other & went for his lesson. Cold is too nasty to wash my hair. Next wk will do.

Sat. Nov. 23

Wonder if Cl & Gl are at Rome now & get plane at 9. Lovely day here. hope it was at Lubero for the wedding. Sally moved into my room & now we are all settled. They had a search game this P.M. & ran around so much that all are very tired. Ray played some phono music & put them to bed. & no complaining. Billy is to study his times table & I’m giving him prize.

Sun. Nov. 24

Dick was so slow after being urged 3 times, that he missed breakfast. Had choc chip ice cream - very nice & a real treat. All meetings as usual. Wonder if Cl & Gl are in Nairobi. Were to land at 11:20. Wrote Laura Schertz. She fell & broke her wrist.

Mon. Nov. 25

4 are down now but Dr. does not think it the bad Asian flu for they have no fever - just colds & cough some. I have socks all paired but there are a lot to mend. No rain. They thot perhaps school should close. Shall ask Dr. B. in morning.

Tues. Nov. 26

M.A. got up & took a shower but that was not good. now she has chills. Wrote at letters most all day. Mrs. McIntosh called & gave us the hi spots of the wedding - a lovely affair. Dr. doesn’t think the flu is severe enuf to close school for it lasts only 2 days usually - headache, cough, chest pains.

Wed. Nov. 27 C.J.S. 1876

Dr. C.J. has been in glory for 3 mo. Zola, Mary White & Joyce R. called. I did yesterdays mending & sorted todays socks. Wire from Cl. in Nairobi to say they could not bring Bruce. They get here to Ru next Tues. Helen Stough is quite sick. hi temp.

Thur. Nov. 28 Thanksgiving 1957

I’ve been thinking a lot ab’t 1 yr ago. Sick children are all better. Billy came down at noon but not very bad - no temp. Dr Arthurs are eating here. I took med. for my cold but it made me very dizzy. Slept 1 ½ hrs this P.M. & feel better. Finished 1 motif & attached it.

Fri. Nov. 29

A busy happy day. Most of the sick ones were up for supper. 3 little girls with temp. ate here. I sugared dates & this eve helped with salad. The supper was fine. fried chick. by station ladies - squash pie - pot. salad, carrot sticks, raisin sauce with chicken. buns. Very good. Fire & program afterwards. Got pretty cold but I staid for all. Pretty moonlight too.

Sat. Nov. 30

After most of us went to our rooms last night there was a great rumpus for a native was in Joy Ws room & so Mr B. & Ray & the big boys ran after him & Mr B. got him. They pommeled him good & took him to the chief - but we hear he got away. he has been doing stealing for some time so we hope the police that are after him will get him. Virginia had an awful nightmare - Ray had to take her up & rouse her wide awake before she’d quiet down. She & Pauline have been in bed all day with fever.

Sun. Dec. 1

I went to native com. service. Arthur spoke. Just as he finished it began to rain & rained hard so we couldn’t hear the talk. Arthur spoke again at P.M. mtg. Very good - on our bodies the temple of God. It’s hard to see them go - especially since they may not come back here. The thief was seen in Djugu yesterday & police are after him. Sara led young folks mtg & there’s cake & social time afterward. 5 little folks down now - but not serious.

Mon. Dec. 2

Wrote letters. Mrs. Lenhartzen called with her tatting so we visited some. These little folks are all better but 6 of the Sr. Dorm are down. Socks didn’t all get dry. Baby Janice is sick too.

Tues. Dec. 3 Erik & Arthur Barnett 1910.

Wonder if Cls are at Ru. hope we hear in the morning. Dr Becker is coming tomorrow and perhaps I can go with him & so be out of the way for the big crowd when school closes. Miss Collins is sick so there was no school today nor will be tomorrow. Ray goes to Bunia with Mr. Van.

Wed. Dec. 4

We didn’t get Ru this morning. So we don’t know if Cls have come. Dr. will be here either tonight or in the morning. Just ab’t ½ the school are in - & we make trays. Billy & Dick are both down. Ray went to Bunia with Vans. I am ab’t packed for Dr. said I can go with him - so I may be at Oicha tomorrow night. Haven’t seen any mail.

Thur. Dec. 5

Dr. came last eve & worked here all day & wants to leave at 6:30 in the morning. I’ve been packed up all day - but mended all socks. Dick & Sally both had hi temp. Both are better this eve. Billy had chills & fever so will be in for awhile. Sara is getting very tired - she’d be in bed if others were not. Only 2 tables in use. Girls help a lot with trays.

[from back of book] Dec. 5, 57. This is my last night here. God has been so good to me. I’ve been able to look after myself this whole term except the first week when I had meals here in our cosy living room. Now so many are ill with flu and as Dr B is here there is a chance to go to Oicha tho we have not yet heard if Cls have come to Ru. I hope they will get me at Oicha. More later - I have had such a nice time here Ray & Sara & all have been so good to me.

Fri. Dec. 6

HOME. This is better than I dared hope for. We left Rethy ab’t 6:45 & got to Oicha 1:30 had dinner & saw most of the folks. Then Stevens came along on their way to Ru & Kabale. so I came too. & now it’s 9 & I’m getting tired. So nice to be here. They are really very well settled.

Sat. Dec. 7

Cl & Gl got away for Beni and Oicha about 9. got back at 6. We 3 had a scrumptious dinner at Marys. Tried to get things put away but it is slow work. They got almost no stamps. There were none!!!

Sun. Dec. 8

My cough is almost finished. Too rainy at church time for me to go. We all ate at Marys - she said it was Thanksgiving for on that day they did nothing. Finished one letter to Co but will write again. as I didn’t finish. Heard Fuller & Graham.

Mon. Dec. 9 Gail Winters

We tuned in too late for the broadcast this morning so we don’t know if school opened or not. Stevens are ready to leave by 6 in the morning. Unpacked the trunk today & put other things in. All at Bettys for Sauer Kraut & weiner dinner.

Tues. Dec. 10 Mother Sloop

Dr S’s left ab’t 6:30. 3 cars of tourists came ab’t 9:30. Gl. served tea. They seemed to enjoy it much. One lady was 88. and said she thot this would be her last long trip. Cl. got stamps at Mutwanga. It is a post office now. Our mail comes there.

Wed. Dec. 11

Rainy all A.M. I wrote letters. Women brot lots of wood. Fr. 400. Two more chickens brot - Kibaiya - & Benj. Radio said school began today. most children are OK.

Thur. Dec. 12

I made fondant. and pudding for dinner. arranged beds in boys room. Opened a trunk in store house & killed 13 rats. Also 3 in the house here. We just must have a cat. Hung pictures & did many things toward getting settled. Mail came.

Fri. Dec. 13

I really feel “light headed” for I’ve had a good shampoo! Baked banana bread. Sorting kitchen things & Gl. fixed table & shelves with pretty oil cloth. Got some Rethy notes ready.

Sat. Dec. 14

Baked rhubarb pie and date cookies. Gl. baked the cake. We turned my desk - because of the light. Will see how we like it. made strawberry jam & a bit of jelly of rasp.

Sun. Dec. 15 Mary Anne 1942

They wouldn’t let me go to church. Mary was chief objecter. Cl. ab’t all packed up - takes some folks to Blukwa for school. Ladies were here for chicken dinner - to celebrate tomorrows birthday.

Mon. Dec. 16 Claudon 1910

Cl. left by 6 with a big load of “kits cats, sacks & wives” - 3 students & wives & children. Unpacked more dishes. helpt with making up the beds. Gl worked at guest house mostly. Beds are all ready now. She canned 7 qts tomatoes because Cl was too loaded to take them to Oicha.

Tues. Dec. 17

There is so much settling & making beds etc so we didn’t wash. but will tomorrow. 2 wks. ago tonight Cls got here. They have done a lot in these 2 wks. Got couple of letters ready to post.

Wed. Dec. 18

11:15 & just going to bed but Cl & the children got here 1 hr ago. Rays come tomorrow. They bring Nellie. Yard boys cutting grass at guest house.

Thur. Dec. 19

Rays came ab’t 5 P.M. So nice to see them again & I’m so glad they decided to have Christmas here. They staid at Blukwa last night & brot a turkey from Miss Love! What a treat.

Fri. Dec. 20

Paul Hurlburt Jr & bride called this P.M. & are coming to supper tomorrow night. They were married a wk. ago today (13^th). Found nice strawberries in Bettys old patch or the one by her garden.

Sat. Dec. 21

Made 3 apple pies for tomorrow & 3 crusts for custard-cocoanut for super. It rained but Pauls came. Just as we were ready to eat Mary was called to the hospital. We had lovely music again. Pauls may come to church in the morning.

Sun. Dec. 22 Alice 1882

How well I remember last yr. [missed visit from Paul in California] Ray took me to church. 5 returned students spoke, also Paul H. Jr. but they would not stay for lunch. All rested & then had a tape of Mr Pultz. Very good. Such a wonderful day. All being together is something to remember. Ladies ate here.

Mon. Dec. 23

Washed in the bath room. Used my room as hallway. Put up a very pretty tree & the lights blink & look so pretty. I made carmel fudge & stuffed dates etc. Rays & I were at Marys for dinner. Very nice time.

Tues. Dec. 24

Have just had such a happy evening - roasting weiners over fire in grate for it was not pleasant outside. Then Dick played for us & then had Christmas tapes. and the tree is pretty with presents below it. plenty to make all happy. Robin seems to miss his folks.

Wed. Dec. 25

A perfect day - all but the rain and that only during service. Gl & Sara did the turkey perfectly and the raisin pie went over big. The tree was a beauty & the gifts plentiful for all. Sally got a sewing machine that sews & Faith got a doll house & frurnishings - so pretty. And all came to an end with hymn singing & prayers.

Thur. Dec. 26

Rays left at 5. Oicha folks came ab’t 11 A.M. Klines, Wards & Alice Rus. They brot their lunch. and we ate cafateria. Can’t get my drums til they have my matriculation paper - something new again. I had every paper that was ever asked for. Now it’s this!!!

Fri. Dec. 27

All but Nellie, Faith and I went to Beni. Mary went too. Brot a lot of lovely mail. Miss Herbold wrote that the S.S. were sending me $90. Thank God. They brot a lot of groceries too.

Sat. Dec. 28

I baked 3 apple pies of the dried ones. also batch of cookies for camp. Gl. did a huge wash and most got dry. Cl set up the small tent & boys are sleeping in it. Lots-a-fun.

Sun. Dec. 29

Both ladies went to villages but Betty got back for lunch here. Faith got up with headache & dizzy so went back to bed & Mary found she has malaria. Seems better tonight. Slept a lot today.

Mon. Dec. 30

Faith is ab’t OK this eve so all are packing to leave in the morining. I baked choc cookies & we put them together with icing. Have 2 Yobo boys working. They picked a nice lot of berries. Washed a big lot again.

Tues. Dec. 31

To back. The campers got away ab’t 9:15. Haven’t found any thing they might have left. Mary heard Stanley say some one is coming over tomorrow & Mrs. Williams. but didn’t get who. Will listen tomorrow. Mary gave tea to the staff today.

[from back] Dec. 31. ‘57. What a wonderful wonderful year! How could I ever have an anxious thot? But I DID! May the Lord forgive me. I really couldn’t see how I could ever feel as good again as I do now. Praise Him. I weigh 120 and but for this sore throat I have, I feel fine. The cold I took at mid. term picnic I still have - sometimes better & sometimes very disagreeable & cough.

After seeing the boys in June everything seemed to open up and moved fast and according to schedule. I flew across to N.Y. and from then on, all has been as planned with a lot of extras thrown in - being the “exceedingly above” all we could ask or think. Glory to God. The future is bright with his promises.

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