Florence Minch Stauffacher Diary – 1951.                                                                                Index

[from clippings]

WHAT IS THIS COMING YEAR?

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

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

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

                        - William Olney.

IN THE BEGINNING, GOD

Key Note                Gen. 1-1

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

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

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

Mon. Jan. 1

Bafuka folks are here this yr - not Rays but Zimmermans. Had weiner roast at the river. All enjoyed it much. Getting several letters ready for Stanley to take tomorrow. Pd. boys but Mas. doesn’t seem happy. He is willing to carry on during Conf if Gail etc. come.

Tues. Jan. 2

Mr K & Mr Z went to Oicha & brot mail. Lo’s parcel. Many batteries spoiled in 9 boxes - ab’t 12 spoiled. Many Christmas letters. Mr W. cut up the pig - put most into ice box. Gail & Meloon are at Blukwa.

Wed. Jan. 3

The family spent most A.M. making a dam in the river. Just as we were finishing supper a car came with a Miss Hoyt. from Iowa. & Mr. Packman from London. tourists. Every one here & playing Pit. I tried to write letters, but ---.

Thur. Jan. 4

Remembered the new year. [arrow drawn to “1951” written in] Pressed black dress and mended sweater. Had strawberries picked. Stewed a few. I forgot pr. mtg this morning. Sorry. All want to go to point. Hard lightening & thunder.

Fri. Jan. 5

Worked to get my hat fixed up - all guests went to the point before breakfast. and at 10 went to hotel and de Wildes. I went to pr mtg which always takes quite a while as there is much to talk over. Wrote some. 1 wk from today we leave.

Sat. Jan. 6

Usual baking. Used Mrs. Weisses biscuits in place of cake. had pop corn they all liked. Anne dropt & broke a blue pottery plate & felt so badly ab’t it. Had choc ice cream. Dr. came so sent Gl. toms.

Sun. Jan. 7

The folks sang 2 songs in church. Elia preached. Our 4 oclock mtg at Klines. Gram. this eve after a walk. Miss Rus got some records & we played ‘em. Percy Crawford Jr. quartet - 4 Ds. Sing very nicely.

Mon. Jan. 8

Weiss’ boy washed first & then after dinner it rained hard & blew. Folks all packed up for the Lake. Must get Conf. things ready tomorro. Got quite a few letters off. Mr K goes tomorrow.

Tues Jan. 9

Folks got off by 5 & had a happy day - saw lots of animals. Masikini baked 3 batches of cookies. I made donuts and together we made noodles. Stan went to Oicha & Beni & hasn’t come back. Every one tired - so am I.

Wed. Jan. 10

Again big mail. Stanley came this eve. but left his car for repair - got a ride to Mutwanga & sent for Weiss to come get him & mail. baked bread. made more noodles. sewed cushion for wicker stool. Nice letters from Rays & Co. and others.

Thur. Jan. 11

A day of doing many things. Baked 7 loaves of bread to take along. Spose Gail is at Oicha. Hope she brings word Ks car is ready. Cl. shot a lion at Bogoro. Mrs Z. made me a pretty plastic bird for my coat.

Fri. Jan. 12 Oicha

Got all packed A.M. Gail & Meloon came ab’t 11. We left by 1:30. Found out at Beni that K’s car wont be ready til next week - so Mr. Wiess went out & got them. I sleep at Agneses. They got here ab’t 10. Weisses at Cls. Z’s here.

Sat. Jan. 13 Rethy

Got away by 7:30 tho had break. at 6. Z’s got away ab’t 6. Stopt in Bunia just a bit & ate on this side - had 6 children behind, got here ab’t 4:15. Have seen many folks. Cls at dorm. I’m in my old room at Millers. So nice & quiet.

Sun. Jan. 14

A wonderful day. Most everyone here. H.H.H. isn’t coming - busy making bricks. Billy has fever this eve. Miss Gray on crutches comes to some meals & some mtgs. Met Mr Rice. Am eager for his messages. Praise service by depts: med. sta. supt - school etc. Test. of new workers 24. Very good. Miss Hayward is 25^th.

Mon. Jan. 15

Brashlers & Agnes & Drs. & nurses came in this A.M. I have moved from Millers to Uhlingers in Jim’s place & will help Agnes - tho she uses her hand a bit. U’s house is lovely. Mr Rice sick. Aunt Rose Mary too had trouble breathing. all mtgs good. Eve fun was real witty and very clever.

Tues. Jan. 16

Mr Rice still too ill to speak. Erics came at supper time & Mr. Powley. They brot the word that Mrs. Innis went to glory last Sat. I do thank God - for she did long to go. They brot me a box from Mrs Propst sugar, cocoanut & 2 mantles - for lamp. So glad.

Wed. Jan. 17

Last eve just as all had gathered for supper it began to rain - & came down like a cloud burst. No dust today. Mr Rice took his service this morning. Very very good - has a real southern brogue. Biz tonight so I wrote at Rays letter. No rain today.

Thur. Jan. 18

Lovely sunny morning but clouded before noon & while seeing movies a rain came so Mr. Stough brot us home. Mr Rice spoke so well & helpful again. Got several letters off - for I didn’t go to biz mtg which approved the new Constitution.

Fri. Jan. 19

Cloudy & showery A.M. Sunny eve & lovely sunset. Mr. Richardson was very good & Mr. Rice too. Didn’t go to Biz mtg but they discussed ab’t accepting Africans as missionaries - referring to Alice W. and the man she marries. Good sing this eve.

Sat. Jan. 20

Mr. Rice spoke very fine Jno 16:33. Many Com. mtgs & Council etc. Ball game between N. Congo & S. - N’s won by 3. Mr. Mann had his fingers badly hurt. Dr. took care of him. Quite pleasant all day. Nice eve around U’s fire place.

Sun. Jan. 21

A happy blessed day of good things. The dedication of 6 babies & communion service and evening testimony & praise. Agnes & I walked home in moonlight. A grand Conf. overwith.

Mon. Jan. 22

Had breakfast gathered up things & came away by 8:45. Were held up in Bunia because of rain. Got to Oicha by 7. All others were in before us. Misses Wilson, Congleton, Hayes, Gray & Esther here for supper. Mrs. Stephens brot some things for supper & all tired. Wilson bad cold.

Tues. Jan. 23 HOME

Had Dr. look at eyes. Cataract no worse but need stronger glasses. Have asked Edward for perscription. Mr K. drove Wilsons car & trailer. so brot all along. Girls seem to have had a nice time. Boys worked OK and every thing looks nice.

Wed. Jan. 24

Miss Wilson staid in bed most of the day. Gail & Congleton took walk way up Lusilubi. Had all here to supper on lawn. and fun after supper - tatting. Miss Gray walks with a cane.

Thur. Jan. 25

Girls left after breakfast. Mr K went with them & brot back his car. He went to Oicha but didn’t see Cls as they were out on a picnic. Got Co’s parcel. Have beds all ready for Barnetts. Baking Powd. pudding powd. ice cream - etc in the parcel.

Fri. Jan. 26

Expected Erics & they came & Cl & Billy too. they all go to the Lake tomorrow. I’m baking beans. Fortunately I have 3 ½ loaves of bread. Cl, Billy, Chas & Stan sleep in living room.

Sat. Jan. 27

A very full day. Every one went but Miss Wilson. Made do nuts, buns, bread (7 loaves), pie etc etc. busy all day. 23 here for supper & gram. So nice having Erics here & Cl too. They had a good time & saw lots of animals.

Sun. Jan. 28

Miss Wilson announced this PM that they were leaving in the morning! I’m sorry. She is not feeling well. & thinks she should go home. Mr K will drive them to Blukwa. Erics will stay til Tues.

Mon. Jan. 29

Mr K. & 3 ladies got away right after breakfast. We went to the river for lunch. Got Emily’s chop box all packed for morning. Have been going over old In. Afs & Emily is copying out names & dates. 10:30 now.

Tues. Jan. 30

They left after break. Hope they reached Mbarara for tonight. Have been thinking all day ab’t Miss Wilson & how unhappy she was. Guess I better write her an apology for putting her into the stone house. Putting things away & tomorrow will clean.

Wed. Jan. 31

Canned tomato juice. Went to Esthers for dinner. Got the living room cleaned - rug out - mats washed. Arranged quilt blocks - sewed some. Girls ate supper here & spent evening.

Thur. Feb. 1

Pd boys. and have a bit left. Thank God. Worked some at quilt. Wash finally got dry tho it was cloudy & sprinkled. Nice mail came. Static too bad to hear much this morn. Hope we hear from Mr K. tomorrow.

Fri. Feb. 2

Rained quite a bit during the night & cold this morn. snow on the hi hills. Dr. Browns got a pig from Jacquemin. No Stanley yet. School enrolled today. Sewed at quilt. Cleaned out the pond. Washing my hair.

Sat. Feb. 3

Radio said Stanley & ___ w’d be out for lunch. I had asked Browns so said I’d take the “some one”. I c’dn’t catch the name. It was Bells. I was so glad to see them. They had to go back this P.M. Gl. sent Kenya flour & brown sugar!! Hurra.

Sun. Feb. 4

Bells told of Mr. Bigelows death by elephant. A quiet day. dinner & supper at Ks. Miss Gray in all day taking aralin. Wrote some letters - a long one to Calif. clearing up several. Finished reading “Boot saddle in Af” by Lambie. Good. Will Pauls be here tomorrow?

Mon. Feb. 5

Pauls & Mr. Rice came ab’t 5. Lunch all packed for their trip to the Lake. Dr Brown is going & will drive his car. Mrs. Paul wont go. Ericksons think they cannot come out now.

Tues. Feb. 6

Folks got off in good time & back again before 5. had dinner & supper at K’s. Browns are staying til Thur.! Mate came to tell me he did not think he should work for me but said he’d work in garden for Mr K. I’ll get Isaya.

Wed. Feb. 7

Dark & rainy but cleared ab’t 10 & many were out to all services. Ab’t 10 or 12 came forward for pr. mostly children. The music is so good. & Mr Rice’s messages are Spirit born. Mr K. interprets very well. all here to supper but not on lawn.

Thur. Feb. 8

Dr. Browns left abt 8. Sunny this morning but cloudy later. All ate at Klines. she had roast duck but she doesn’t like to pressure meat & we simply could not chew it. Mr Rice has trouble with feet & didn’t get to eve mtg.

Fri. Feb. 9

And again a good rain ab’t 1. The “pie wagon” got away by 9. Mr R. had hard time to walk to the car. Ab’t 50 professions and 30 reconsecrations. Thank God. Miss Gray not so well today.

Sat. Feb. 10

Eddy Schuits have a baby boy. Dr came out - all the way from Rethy today. Kerstetters came too. Richardsons want to come on Tues. and Myrons may come then too. I’m glad folks are coming. All ate waffle supper here. Gave Dr. & K’s strawberries & ice cream & cake.

Sun. Feb. 11

Pleasant all day but a shower just before dark. so queer. A very quiet day. No boys all day. Had yum dinner at K’s. Lots of out school teachers & their folks in. Wrote some, read some, played organ.

Mon. Feb. 12

What happy 6 yrs. these have been for her. [Mother Hurlburt, died in ‘45] It was a lovely June day today. Clothes all dry & dampened ready to iron. Letters ready for the post. Mr K. goes tomorrow. Will Richardsons come tomorrow? Hope so.

Tues. Feb. 13

And still no Richardsons tho the radio said they were coming. Adja wanted to talk with him tomorrow so they waited over a day. Mr K went to Beni. Nice mail. Rays are booking to Matadi & up the river to Lisala & then drive the rest of the way.

Wed. Feb. 14

We waited dinner til 1:30. Then I ate. They came ab’t 3. We had tea & they are settled in F’s house. Gl. sent several letters also jars & paipai. Hot sun most all day & wind.

Thur. Feb. 15

Just nothing much to record. Myron Schuits will be here tomorrow eve. Hot sun all AM & cloudy all P.M. Richardsons enjoy old In. Afs. [“Inland Africa”, A.I.M. publication] & pictures. I cut out quilt blocks.

Fri. Feb. 16

Schuits came ab’t 5:30. Finally Masikini found a small pig - 36 Kilos. Cl. got home and Mr. Rice didn’t get a lion. Sunny A.M. & cloudy P.M.

Sat. Feb. 17

Oven didn’t bake well so didn’t try a cake. Made buns of part Kenya flour. Got very nice. Ate outside but sprinkled just as we finished. The pig is mostly in the ice box. Got Klim tin of nice lard. Radio & phono. Now bed.

Sun. Feb. 18

Quiet day. Mr. Richardson spoke Bangala - Mukonjo interpreted. 3 men Americans called - brot here by the Durban chauffeur. Wouldn’t stay for 4 o’clock mtg. Played gram. til 8.

Mon. Feb. 19

Rain this eve. Myrons birthday. Mrs K. baked the cake. All ate here mac & cheese. Made strawberry jam with pectin. All packed ready for Lake. Several of the boys are sick. Mr. K. too complains.

Tues. Feb. 20

Folks got away ab’t 5:20 & back before 5. All have had baths & are in bed. I made a bit of jam - and did many things that don’t count. Mr K. brot mail & sugar. 2 nice letters from Co & Rays. together.

Wed. Feb. 21

My batteries are going fast - do hope Harters can bring my parcel of new ones. Got some letters off. Had several trees cut down west of the house. Want to plant lemon & orange. Richardsons expect to leave tomorro.

Thur. Feb. 22

Richardsons left after breakfast. I do miss them they were lovely guests. I’m so glad Myrons are still here. Had a little sprinkle ab’t noon. Worked some at quilt blocks. Easy to make mistakes.

Fri. Feb. 23

Rained a bit this noon - Mr K went to an out school above Mutwanga. Set out more flowers. Am. Con. Gen’l & wife - Mr & Mrs La Mont called. had coffee. They are very nice.

Sat. Feb. 24

Busy all day & tired tonight. Made a bit of strawberry jam and also pineapple. Had cheese souffle for supper. 8 of us only. Klines have heavy colds. Myron put up a new aerial - high & we got Manilla. Ladies had an all day scramble.

Sun. Feb. 25

Quiet. Had dinner at Klines. Radio this morning said Barbara sh’d come to Oicha tomorrow as Dr. was leaving Tues. for his round of visits - a wk. early. So Mr K. takes her to Oicha tomorrow. & takes & gets the mail.

Mon. Feb. 26

Picked 2 dishpans of berries & jammed what we couldn’t eat. Mrs. Kline took some. This should be Tues. entrance! Seems to be an annual mistake!

Tues. Feb. 27

Yesterday Mr K took Barbara to Oicha & brot my BATTERIES - Thank God for them. Prescription for my glasses came too. Dr. will be out on Mon. Quite a good shower today again. All helps garden.

Wed. Feb. 28

We cut & laid up ½ box of soap & one piece was missing - & I am holding the fellows who cut it responsible. They threaten to leave. Cleaned Miss F’s house for Harters may come tomorrow.

Thur. Mar. 1

Harters came just after dinner. They are settled in F’s house. Pd. all boys but am keeping Erasto’s money for a bit til he can report ab’t who is taking things. He argued long but really saw the justice of it. A letter from Lawrences asking to come for July.

Fri. Mar. 2

Wonder how Jim celebrated today. How well I remember 3 yrs ago. [Jim Bell’s birthday. Three yrs ago the cake was flat.] Made strasberry jelly. Harters seem to enjoy the rest. Had pr mtg this morn. Couldn’t seem to make it before

Sat. Mar. 3

We ate supper on the lawn but it rained after we came in. Had new rice dish - rice around sides & salmon in center. good. Gram. music & Schuits played Parcheesa.

Sun. Mar. 4

It’s been hot today - but we were quiet & rested. Esther went to Tomasi’s place beyond Jacquemins for service. Had some gram. music & wrote some.

Mon. Mar. 5

No word ab’t Dr. Perhaps he will come tomorrow. Picked a dishpan of berries in my garden, canned 2 ½ qts. Got several letters ready. Mr K. goes to Beni tomorrow & will bring post.

Tues. Mar. 6

Stanley brot nice mail & parcel from Cora with many nice things in it. Dr. did not come. There was so much static we couldn’t get any thing on radio.

Wed. Mar. 7

Thot I was getting a pig - it weighed 61 kilos. then the owner took it back. He wanted 600 Frcs.! Who owned it? KASOLE Now I have no meat to send Oicha. Masikini is sick with malaria. but still worked. Rain came very near on both sides.

Thur. Mar. 8

Got the pig today. Schuits got away ab’t 10 - took lots of strawberries along. and the frozen ham. Harters are here in the guest room. Had a hard rain just at dark.

Fri. Mar. 9

Vera Thiessen is better. Worked at meat all A.M. & I pressured 2 qts. and for Esther 2 pts. Made fudge. Got mangoes for pie. and berries. Rained hard in the valley but only cold wind here. Klines spent eve here.

Sat. Mar. 10

Radio announced Dr. was coming & Miss Edna & Mrs. Kerstetter came too. I gave Dr. the Western Electric hearing aid. They had ice cream & cake. They left 20 to 5 & we had our supper shortly after 5 on the lawn. Have never had to take aralen like this. [line drawn to previous year when overdosed on aralen] Am so well.

Sun. Mar. 11

Many out school folks in but haven’t seen any rice. Some folks came at church time & Mrs K. brot them to mtg but they left before it was over. All ate at Klines. quite late. K’s table boy’s baby died last night. Whooping cough. 4 mo. old.

Mon. Mar. 12

Washed but just at noon it rained hard. so nothing is dry. Canned some soup. Got several letters off. Klines came & we talked. Crocheting at Lo’s hanky.

Tues. Mar. 13

See guest book for names of 7 ladies & 4 men. Had a very nice time. tea & lemonade & cake etc at K’s. Ruth Stephens sent me 2 pr nylon stockings by Mrs. Mager, her friend. very interested in missions. K’s staid here to supper.

Wed. Mar. 14

Got more mail - 2 letters from Ray. Radio this morning said Myron Schuits have baby girl. Spose Carol is happy. Sprinkle of rain. Harters bot mohogo.

Thur. Mar. 15

Esther had 193 at the baby clinic. Had all here to supper. Mrs K. brot pea soup & boiled ham. both very good. Harters bot over 200 kilos mohogo roots. Another baby is having a hard time to be born - may use forceps.

Fri. Mar. 16

Harters left right after break. Hoped to get thro to Bogoro today. Enjoyed them very much. It’s too quiet now. Esther had another forceps baby. & it’s still living. She works so hard. I hope this will be OK. but is badly bruised.

Sat. Mar. 17

Sunny A.M. Cloudy & rain all P.M. Waffle supper. Radio said Dr. wants something he left here last Sat. so Mr K. may go in to Oicha on Mon. if he does, I’ll go too & have my eyes fitted with new glasses.

Sun. Mar. 18

A quiet day - not many at church. A banana truck came last night to Kibaias so some sold bananas & an elephant was trapt yesterday - & some went for meat. Mr K. expects to go to Oicha tomorrow & I’ll go for my glasses.

Mon. Mar. 19

We got away by 8:15. Met Cl & Myron & Mr Kerstetter on their way to Beni. Dr. tried my eyes at once & now I have the prescription for new glasses. Will send to EHB at once. Saw Schuit baby such a doll. Nichols ate at Cls. Children have colds. Got mail but no money - why not?

Tues. Mar. 20

Picked again today [arrow drawn to previous yr. “picked strawberries”] - but twas nice & clothes got dry. I washed 2 good dresses. Made some jam. Had folks here to supper ate the little cakes from Oicha & sampled Miss N’s she sent to Klines. We hear she has a job in her old hospital where she trained.

Wed. Mar. 21

Such a rainy morning no one came - no school - so we had prayer mtg. Esther’s baby is really pepping up. but one bruise of the forceps is festered right to the skull. Worked at quilt. Raining hard this eve. Got Manila very clear this P.M.

Thur. Mar. 22

Still more rain today - tho we got started at trimming the roses. Then clouds & rain the rest of the day. Finished sewing Betty’s quilt pieces. Am carding a bit of wool to put in with old blanket. Headache.

Fri. Mar. 23

Prof. Winsor comes tomorrow. No rain. Should have taken rug out but was busy trimming roses. May try to clean living room tomorrow if no sign of rain. Sewed the carded wool onto the blanket. Twill be very nice & warm. Will be glad when finished. Evelyn has arrived.

Sat. Mar. 24

Took rug out & washed & dried it before noon. Mr. Winsor came just after 12. brot some letters. It was lovely on the lawn for supper. Had a lovely evening. some music. mostly visiting.

Sun. Mar. 25

Easter. The day started very dreary. Clouds blew in & showers til 11 A.M. So no service. Then by noon sunshine. This morning we heard the Haleluya Chorus from Eng. but nothing else all day. I mean no music - had dinner & supper at Ks.

Mon. Mar. 26

Nothing much to report. Clouds & rain all A.M. No school no work. Had fire all day. Worked at wool for quilt. Set out some flowers this eve. Mr. Winsor visited P.M. school. Wrote letters. Battery gave out this eve. Will bring the one from the car.

Tues. Mar. 27

Fair A.M. so got berries picked & clothes mostly dry. Canned 2 ½ qts berries. Will send to Gl. Prof. Winsor expects to leave in the morning. Got letters off. No one came for news as it was raining. Masikini cleaned the stove. he goes for post tomorrow.

Wed. Mar. 28

Mr Winsor left after break. took Masikini along & he got the post & rode his bicycle from Beni. & was here before 5 P.M. Some Belgians called. No Uhlingers yet.

Thur. Mar. 29

Got the wool all sewed in Bettys quilt & am basting the edge of the pierced part. Painted another drum for water. Boys working among flowers so spent much time in & out. Rained PM. NO UHLINGERS.

Fri. Mar. 30

Radio said Uhlingers were bringing Ruth to Pauls for dental work. So I expected they’d come on - but they haven’t come. Worked outside most all A.M. Put quilt on frame & basted lining on ready to quilt with machine.

Sat. Mar. 31

Baked only pie. Had waffle supper. Masikini came & made them. Had ice cream, date crackers & coffee beside. Since no Uhlingers have come I’d like to be at Oicha. Stitched the back on the wool lining.

Sun. Apr. 1

Quiet day - mostly tho upset somewhat because S.S. Teachers wanted to go to villages. Mrs K gave out prizes for perfect attendance. Dinner & supper at Ks.

Mon. Apr. 2

Klines decided to go to Oicha so I’m going along & will stay til Cls bring me back. I hope on 13^th. Have quite a few things ready to take. Washing my hair. No rest so to bed early.

Tues. Apr. 3

This seems to be a yearly event - coming over here. We got here by 11. Klines got a nice letter from Noweck. I’m glad she isn’t mad at them. She sends no word to me. I wonder what I had to do with it!

Wed. Apr. 4

Tried on dresses. & will need altering. Gl. takes 2 of them. Made up side down cake. Mrs Becker, Miss Edna & Miss Heyward here to supper. Bathed & will read til lights go off. Got several letters off.

Thur. Apr. 5

Heard Billy’s lessons while Gl went to pr. mtg. Ripped the dresses ready to alter them. Spend quite a bit of time with the children - but that’s fun. Rained hard early morning.

Fri. Apr. 6

I can’t quite tell where the days go but the red dress is done & the lavendar almost. I finished edging baby jacket. & wrote some letters. Yonatanas little one died last night so we called there. Dr has returned so will likely go to Ru tomorrow.

Sat. Apr. 7

I was quite sick in night - vomitted. and then there was a rain storm too. Dr. went to Ru. & brot back the eggs & some lovely do nuts Mrs K made. Had blood slide taken but no malaria was found. I’m much better now. enjoyed my supper.

Sun. Apr. 8

Awakened early with bad head ache so took 2 aspirins & went to native service & then had long nap & feel better. Camps came in ab’t 5. Mr. is not well. They are staying with Evelyn for awhile. Went to evening service. Beckers will get home for Carl’s graduation.

Mon. Apr. 9

Worked at quilt some. finished lavendar dress. Gl is working at one of hers. Mr & Mrs Camp called. Cl ceiling my room. not finished. Made rhubarb pie for Beckers too. Williams here & Miss Bromley.

Tues. Apr. 10

Felt very punk all A.M. but better this eve. Every night during the night I have bad headache but its gone by morning only don’t feel very well. Gl. baked a white cake & yellow c. cakes & we had 7 guests in for tea. Camps, Mrs Williams & others passing thro. Folks of Brethren Mission.

Wed. Apr. 11

Much of the day was taken up with getting my “Toni” & now I wonder what it will be like. Gl. did a lot. & then she washed her hair too. Mrs. Williams & Camps called.

Thur. Apr. 12

Finished my book “Nearby” - very good. Just before dinner Amstutzes drove in & evangelist Stabacker. We fixed dinner for them. Cl. took them out to the pygmy village. Then I taught Billy & Cl. finished the ceiling in my room. it’s very nice. Dr. Stephens here to supper. Packing up.

Fri. Apr. 13

Home by 2:30. Didn’t find pembe at Semliki for it rained so much here they couldn’t go yesterday. Found all OK here. Kitty has had good care. Mas. had hedge trimmed & bread baked. Every one well.

Sat. Apr. 14

Baked pie. Had spare ribs & sauer kraut for dinner. Very pleasant ab’t 3 P.M. but didn’t take the picture & by 4 it was raining & so we ate by the fire. Rains most every day but didn’t yesterday & we hope it wont on Mon.

Sun. Apr. 15

Nice A.M. so took some pictures. all had chicken dinner here. and birthday cake supper. Twas all very nice. It rained so hard ab’t 4 P.M. to 5. We had no mtg. Had gramaphone music after radio. Billy & I ride with Klines tomorrow.

Mon. Apr. 16 Oicha

Cls left after breakfast & we by 12. We got mail & did a bit of shopping. got here by 4 or so. Senffs are here. She is not well. Dr. Morrises want to go out Thur. & I’ll go with them. Several birthday letters & cards. Esther shares my room.

Tues. Apr. 17

Baked cake & got cookies ready for baking tomorrow. Dr. Morrises came for supper. Tried to plan the pattern for the afghan blocks Gl. has ready of Weave it. Francis Seneque called. he brot a man with sprained ankle to Dr.

Wed. Apr. 18

Crocheted some of Gl’s “weave it” pieces together. It’s going to be real pretty. Dr. Allens came so the 3 Drs. & families were here to cafateria supper. Called on Mrs. Senff. She is still needing sleeping pwd. for she suffers much. Dr. says arthritis & at any rate she suffers awfully.

Thur. Apr. 19

Dr. Morrises & I got here by 3 P.M. Had lunch under same tree by small bridge that Cls & I ate under coming out last wk. Found all OK here. Klines came in ab’t 6. Expect Bishops etc. tomorrow. but not the crowd we had last year.

Fri. Apr. 20 [birthday]

No one knew of my birthday. Last eve when I was ab’t ready for bed Dr. Allens drove in. They intended going to Butembo but a land slide made them detour here & to Kabale. Later Greenhaws came too. They left this morn. & now Bishops & Gelmans are here.

Sat. Apr. 21

Truck came last eve & brot fish. The folks went to hotel for swim - had a grand time. twas sunny & nice. Had supper on the lawn. A wk. from today Morrises cross the Lake. Baked as usual.

Sun. Apr. 22

There were quiet spots during the day but when the children are all here there’s plenty of noise - a lively bunch. Took a walk to the village after supper. Games & later gramaphone.

Mon. Apr. 23

The 3 men are packed ready to go to the Lake in the morning. Baked bread & buns. Wash didn’t get entirely dry - heavy rain just after dinner. Got a few letters off - but not all I wanted to.

Tues. Apr. 24

The men had a fine time. It was a lovely day. They saw lots of animals & took pictures. Gov. man collected tax today. Didn’t seem to get much done. Tea at 3:30.

Wed. Apr. 25

All went to hotel for tennis & swimming. It was a lovely day all day. Mrs Kline had all to tea at 3:30. Coralee has some fever. Wrote letters this eve. Drs. will post at Irumu on Fri.

Thur. Apr. 26

Most of the folks spent P.M. at the river. Put most of the meat into the ice box. Got some lard but not much. Quite a mail but none from Co nor Ray but from Billy Taylor.

Fri. Apr. 27

Morrises got away ab’t 10 - so I don’t think they got to Bogoro very early - & I imagine Gl. waited dinner for them too. Made marmalade with pectin.

Sat. Apr. 28

Usual baking. boys worked well. Supper & evening together. VanDusens are at Oicha & may come out here next week.

Sun. Apr. 29

Quiet day & pleasant til P.M. clouds blew in & cold. Stanley preached - no guests attended tho Bishops had S.S. with the children here. Wrote some.

Mon. Apr. 30

Lovely AM & they had a good time at the river. Want to have a picnic lunch there tomorrow. Mr. Gilman has a birthday on Wed. but we will celebrate tomorrow if the weather is nice. Kasole goes for mail & butter.

Tues. May 1

Celebrated Mr. Gilmans birthday tho it isn’t til tomorrow. Had weiner roast at river - coffee here & supper on the lawn & birthday cake. Games til 8. Mostly Pit. Mrs Senff went to glory last night.

Wed. May 2

Every body went swimming both A.M. & P.M. Cooks came in ab’t 7. I made up the beds in Esther’s guest room. Kasole brot mail and butter. 2 letters from Ray. Cl, Vans & Senff went to Biasiko today.

Thur. May 3

Cooks left about 8 for Tan. Ter. [Tanganyika Territory] Peggy Barnett expects her baby in a wk. Faylon may take med. at U. of Chicago - but hasn’t decided yet. Wrote some letters.

Fri. May 4

The sun was very hot today. swimmers are all pretty sun burned. They played Pit again. I wrote. My head was bad til the sun went down. Much better now.

Sat. May 5

Mrs. Gilmans birthday. Mrs K. baked a lovely cake. Had corn beef souffle. [arrow drawn to previous yr. “Made a corn beef dish for supper.”] sunny again & no rain. its getting really dry. Have things ready to send Gl. by Gilmans. Baked as usual.

Sun. May 6

Gilmans left before 10. They took a few things for Gl. I think they enjoyed their stay. I’m glad they came. No one slept very well - too much cake & ice cream perhaps. Seemed warm too. Gramaphone this eve.

Mon. May 7

Folks were at the river all day. just home for lunch & rest. Almost rained tonight. Big wash. Cleaned F. house. Had strawberries. Got letters ready. Mr. K. & Mr B. & Masikinin go to Beni.

Tues. May 8

Mr. K. brot nice mail. My new glasses - a bundle of magazines. and several letters. Didn’t get a bag of sugar - only some. but pd bills from last Sept. at Doucas. I’ll see if I can find the receipts.

Wed. May 9

Painted ¾ bed sted & boys put pembe on the floor. Men fixed walk to cook house. Much better now. Killed very small 27 ½ K. pig. Sewed Ma’s baby’s dress.

Thur. May 10

Canned 3 qts of meat - & made some sausage etc. also canned some mulberries. painted the bedsted again. So am tired. No rest after noon. Wrote some.

Fri. May 11

Made jam - and soup ready to can. After supper & before dark 4 ladies came. Misses Love, Olson, Persons, Baker. They stay til Mon. & go to Lake on Mon. & then back to Oicha.

Sat. May 12

Ladies went to Mutsora & hotel. Dr. Stephens & Miss Petrie came ab’t noon & staid for supper on the lawn. Every one had a good time. Stephens baby is a darling. Very good. Had phono & talked. Girls want to go to Lake.

Sun. May 13

Nice communion Sun. After dinner the ladies got packed up & left for the Lake but near Mutwangas the car swerved off the road & hit a rock - one of the native girls had her arm cut. Olive’s glasses bridge cut her forehead - but no one seriously hurt. How thankful we are ‘twas no worse. They are here for the night.

Mon. May 14

Men took ladies to Mutwangas & they drove on to Beni & men came back. After dinner Bishops left. The white cat has 3 kittens: 1 white, 2 black.

Tues. May 15

And at this time Rays are no doubt counting the days til they can turn their faces Congo-ward. Cleaned bed rooms. pembed kitchen & toilet. Have curtains ready to wash tomorrow. Coralee comes often to see the kitties.

Wed. May 16

Not much mail came. A German letter from a man at Lubutu - something ab’t seeing the Mt. next mo. Cleaned the living room today & curtains up. Big wash still left for tomorrow. & dining & kitchen to do.

Thur. May 17

Fixed up & typed the Ward order. Am sending it to the Office & they can send it on when there is money to pay it. Cleaned dining room & kitchen. ironed bed room curtains all ready to put up. Klines killed pig.

Fri. May 18

Rainy but got berries picked. canned 2 ½ qts. strawberries & ab’t 4 qts jam. and 2 qts. mulberries & enuf for pie tomorrow. Had good fish today. Am tired tonight. Mr K’s hand is quite sore - infected blister.

Sat. May 19

Baked fruit cake & mulberry pie & made jello. Mrs K. made donuts. Mr Ks hand is so painful we will go to Oicha after breakfast in the morning. Had waffles. Am washing hair.

Sun. May 20 Oicha

Found Cls out at schools on Mambasa road. Stephens gave us dinner. Evelyn supper. Cls came ab’t 9. Dr. lanced Stanleys hand & he suffers much. When getting my pocket book ready to bring I find a Fr. 500. note missing. There must be some one of the boys who does such things.

Mon. May 21

Stanleys hand troubling much and Carmel is fighting fever. Youngsters had a grand time playing. I got some letters off. Gl. is getting a form letter sent.

Tues. May 22

Cl, Stanley & I went to Beni & got mail & a few other things. Met Cooks coming from T.T. Miss Kurle was with them. Evelyn had all the children there to supper. & Jewell & Miss Kurle were here. Carmel feels better today.

Wed. May 23

Cl, Mrs K & children got away by 7. and we hope they are at Rethy. Wrote at letters most all day. Children are not happy for Billy has ab’t 6 boils & Dick 2 - very sore ones. A yr ago was busy time. [lots of company] Today school closes at Mt Ulla.

Thur. May 24

Wonder if Rays are half way to Chatanooga by now. Wrote letter to Bec this P.M. Baked date cookies & shortcake & rice pudding. Walked to cemetery this eve. Billy trying to knit.

Fri. May 25

Just at dark Littlejohns & Brands came in on way up from Mombasa. Both families look very well. I worked at afghan. crocheting sqs together. Iced coffee at Stephens.

Sat. May 26

Rays should be at Roberts now. Stanley got away for Ru ab’t 10. others went their ways after breakfast. I baked buns. Stanley brot mulberries & I’ll bake pie in the morning. He said fish came but the head man said they were bad. They sold 107 kilos of dried.

Sun. May 27

Billy & Dick both pretty miserable with boils. Mtgs as usual. Dick has dysentery too - so he cries a lot. Stanleys hand is ab’t drained out.

Mon. May 28

Quite a lot of letters & 2 parcels from Co & Lo & the seeds. and some money. Thank God for all. Stanley went to Beni & got it. Such nice & useful things from the girls. No word from Rethy.

Tues. May 29

Made do nuts. Radio said Council will be busy all day & maybe longer. Where are my guests. I hope they wont come til the first. Wrote some letters.

Wed. May 30

Council still on so Stanley brot me home. Found all OK here. Bit of dining room ceiling is down. Masons have brick rail done. too wide but will leave it. & plant flowers. Stanley eats here.

Thur. May 31

Alone! Never before have I been. Guests haven’t come & Stanley left after break. Radio said Council wouldn’t be over til noon & maybe not then - so don’t know who to expect tomorrow. Planted flowers in brick rail. Its very nice. fell & hurt my knee.

Fri. June 1

Masikini went with Mr. K. Radio said Dr. Freas will come Mon. but didn’t hear when K’s are coming. Put plastic curtain in bathroom. Planted seeds in brick rail. My knee is about OK again. Set up Bettys quilt to tie.

Sat. June 2

Klines came at noon & brot Helens letter saying they’d come & bring Dr. Freas tomorrow. but they came this eve - ab’t 7. Mrs K sent soup & so they had a good supper.

Sun. June 3

How well I remember last yr. [at Mombasa, seeing Raymond & family off to US] Pauls left ab’t 3:30. Was raining toward Mutwangas. Every one rested before supper. Dr. Freas starts up the Mt. tomorrow with another man.

Mon. June 4

Mr K. took Dr. Freas to the hotel & by this time they are sound asleep. I hope, at the first camp. Made 9 qts. of jam - went to Mrs K’s garden with her. Wrote letters.

Tues June 5

Rained a bit this P.M. so Mr. K. didn’t go. Spose Dr. is at 2^nd camp tonight. Pressured 3 qts corn but didn’t work well because of broken sprg in safety valve. Hope Wards can send me one - but I wonder. Got 10 letters ready.

Wed. June 6

Was cloudy & rainy all day so Mr. K. didn’t go to Beni & our letters are still here. Some one brot a few from Jacquemins. Had fire all day in grate. Letter from Mrs Shaffer - they fly home ab’t the 13^th.

Thur. June 7

Sowed some flower seeds. Mrs. Freas is fighting a cold & has gone to bed - 7 P.M. I have had a bad head & tummy - perhaps too much aralen. (or not enuf.) so I’m going to bed too. Mr K. went to Beni & is bringing pembe from Semliki.

Fri. June 8

Rained all P.M. Mr. K. came in the rain so didn’t get up around the corner. He brot pembe. Boys killed cobra in coffee grove. Today Rays get to Cooks. & tomorrow to Placentia.

Sat. June 9

Dr. got back ab’t 8:30 - he came down in the dark part way - his feet were so sore. No rain today. fish came last eve. Klines came to waffle supper. Dr. drank 6 or more glasses of lemonade.

Sun. June 10

Rays at Placentia. Good crowd to church. Communion - out school folks in. Klines ate here all day. Dr. rested and looks better. He was pretty tired. Had so much rain. hard going.

Mon. June 11

Mr. K. took Freases to hotel and now they are quite well packed. I don’t like having them go. they should really have another wk or 10 days. Made strawberry jam.

Tues. June 12

They left after breakfast and because Stanley left the key in the car all night the battery is down so he took the radio battery - so no news. Rained most all P.M. Started sewing M.A’s quilt.

Wed. June 13

Bad head most all day & nausea. Worked at rayon pieces some but felt too sick to do much. The kitty is not well either - doesn’t eat. Kittens are running around. Mrs K. had supper here.

Thur. June 14

I feel better this eve. Mrs K came & we made toast & fried eggs over the grate fire. it’s cold & cloudy. fire feels good. The pussy acts very sick - wont eat at all. The kittens are beginning to lap milk.

Fri. June 15

Was writing when the 3 Katwa ladies came. They had supper and now are settled & I’ll go too. Kitty is still sick - hasn’t eaten. Mrs K. had supper with me before the fire.

Sat. June 16

Mr K. came back but not Esther - they couldn’t spare her. Mrs. Miller is ill. Dr. S & Miss Edna came - had dinner at K’s & waffle supper here with icecream & cake. A chatty evening. Kitty is better. Nice mail.

Sun. June 17

All had dinner at Ks. Talked long at the table then girls packed the car & were off by 3. Then we talked til 4 then rested & they came back for supper & news. Seems nice to have the radio again. Finished home letter.

Mon. June 18

Made fig jam of figs Helen sent also pressured 2 qts mutton & 1 qt stew. so no P.M. rest. Got several letters off. To K’s for supper & they here for news. Finished Billy’s brown socks.

Tues. June 19

Cut out & partly made doll dress & sun suit for Faiths doll. Mrs K. has bad go of malaria. Has taken aralen so feels quite ill. I had supper there. Rays at Yosemite.

Wed. June 20

Cls will be out Fri. Radio said. Esther getting to Oicha today. Jacquemin came home just at dark. hoped he brot mail man but guess not. Mrs K in bed most all day - malaria. Finished doll clothes.

Thur. June 21

Couldn’t get any radio news this morning - only heard Mr Dix calling but got no one. Mrs K. still feels quite ill. has been in all day. Men cleaned out the pond. Tomorrow night I wont be lonely. Working at afghan.

Fri. June 22

And now they are here. Got here ab’t 5 & brot Esther. Nice to have them all here. Strawberries for supper. Mrs K. feels much better.

Sat. June 23

“Plenty works” - had weiner roast at river where Bishops went. Thro the garden. All here to supper. cheese souffle. ice cream & strawberries. do nuts. Mas. baked them while we had dinner.

Sun. June 24

Such a nice day. So nice having Cls here. He spoke in church. Good. All had dinner at K’s. Nice having Esther back too. Mrs K decorated Billy’s cake & all had supper here, after service up there.

Mon. June 25

Cls. left after break. & picking berries. Didn’t send very many - only 2 picked. Made ab’t 2 ½ qts. jam. Wash finally dried tho there were several showers. Kitty & I are lonely. They took 2 of her 3. Rooms ab’t ready for next. A year ago - & 2 yrs. 3 yrs.

Tues. June 26

Worked at afghan - found I was short one sq. so made one on Mrs. K’s frame. Esther & I to K’s for supper. Quite nice mail - over $100. has come for me. Thank God. will give Cls some.

Wed. June 27

Finished blocks of afghan & pressed it. Will crochet around it with what’s left. to make wider. Esther is keeping Jacquemin’s half caste girl while they go to Bunia.

Thur. June 28

Miss Kimble arrived at Opari & Dr. Reitsma & she were married at once. 26^th. Made two lots of jelly - raspberry & strasberry. Have bad head - but want to wash my hair & go to bed. Crocheted at afghan.

Fri. June 29

It was 8 when Pauls came to the door! So glad they got here. even tho I didn’t see them come. A couple from Australia called ab’t 5:30 - just to see a Protestant Mission. Have afghan almost finished.

Sat. June 30

Did usual work. Pauls busy drawing a map - and cutting hair etc. Walked along water ditch. Too cold to eat outside. Had fried fish & fried potatoes. Byron’s birthday cake. & icecream. Talked til 9.

Sun. July 1

Paul preached in Kinande. Church was fairly full. All ate here. good roast beef. abt 3 P.M. a Dr & Mrs. Ridale called - from Williamsport near Phila. Didn’t stay long. All had supper at K’s. Now writing letters.

Mon. July2

They got away before 8. Stanley went with them to have his tooth fixed. I thot I should but Paul didn’t think there was any hurry. Finished afghan. Girls ate dinner here. Made some pineapple jam. Wrote Mrs Westervelt. Got several letters off this P.M.

Tues. July 3

We have looked down the road but it’s 8:30 so they wont come tonight. Began cutting nylon stockings for rugs. Had dinner with Mrs. K. Esther didn’t come til 1:30 & we waited. So didn’t want much supper.

Wed. July 4

No folks yet. Esther & Mrs K. walked to Jacquemins. Boys got dinner for guests so at supper I said they c’d go til they saw car light. Mrs K came here til 7:30. we ate some supper. Don’t see why the delay. Worked at stocking rug.

Thur. July 5

They came ab’t 4 P.M. car trouble. Myron was to tell us but we didn’t hear it. Such good mail. Rays ordered a refrig for Cls as well as theirs. How good the Lord is. Such good descriptions of their visit - how fine they all are!

Fri. July 6

There were so many raspberries that I made jelly - & have enuf for pie. 3 came up from hotel for tea & Presby. from Dubondai. Had a jolly time. Wrote at home letter. Didn’t hear if Dr. Stephens is coming.

Sat. July 7

Dr. Stephens came and Miss Heyward but they didn’t even bring a letter from Gl. & course no butter! I couldn’t send much as he had a load of natives. Usual work. Rain the P.M.

Sun. July 8

Nice service. The pastor L’s brot preached in Kinandi. a good crowd for communion service. Read at biog. this P.M. Wrote some. Dinner at Ks & supper here. Talked.

Mon. July 9

Picked berries. There were such a lot I made 15 qts of jam. lots of sugar. Got several letters off. Rays are no doubt on their way to Wheaton from Monroe. Played one game checks.

Tues. July 10

Boys all went to Mutwangas for needles. but Masikini got break. mostly & Paluku was back to get dinner. Killed a small pig - 31 kilos. Worked in kitchen all A.M.

Wed. July 11

Cut up meat - only a little fat. made sausage. but put most into the ice box. Had supper of waffles & all here. Then had pr. mtg. after news.

Thur. July 12

Mail came but not one home letter. Cls hope to leave for Kenya on the 24^th so as to get back early to be here when Miss Johnson comes. Must get my list over to them.

Fri. July 13

Wash boy made fire & got water hot then went to his garden. saying he’d wash at 2 P.M. but I called for him & he was thro by 2. Stanley may go to Oicha Tues. I baked toll house cookies with choc. points Co. sent. Esther & Mrs L. dressed like bride & groom!

Sat. July 14

Baked & iced birthday cake. Baked mango pie of the only 5 mangoes on the tree. Lawrences showed their Switzerland pictures. Mr L. broke something on battery so couldn’t use it but used ours.

Sun. July 15

Mr K & Kitsombiro pastor went to Mutwangas. Esther & her crowd went to Solomonos so there weren’t so many at church. All had dinner here. and by 5 it was pouring. Good for gardens.

Mon. July 16

Picked strawberries - lots of ‘em. jam didn’t finish boiling. Just before supper time Greens drove in. Mrs G. has been ill & needs rest. They brot butter etc. He may return on Thur so wont have to send so much tomorrow.

Tues. July 17

Mr Kline left after breakfast & didn’t get back so we are glad we got our post yesterday. Made more jam. Sent Gl. lots of tomatoes. So cool today. have fire this eve.

Wed. July 18

Mr Kline got back ab’t 4. brot me sugar so I can make more jam. Guess I’ll try guava jelly tomorrow. Worked at stocking rug. Ruanda ladies want to come.

Thur. July 19

Made 9 glasses of guava jelly. Quite cloudy & a bit of rain. Sewed at stockings & crocheted a bit at rug. Played Chin. Check & Mrs Kline won.

Fri. July 20

Was writing Mr Davis this eve & reminded him of 3 yrs. ago. Picked strawberries - made only ab’t 3 qts of jam. Made a bonnet for Daudi Muhindos new baby at Oicha. Working at stocking rug.

Sat. July 21

Esther & Lawrences went up on Cl’s lookout rock. Took lunch. Got back by 3:30. Very cloudy at first. Bells drove in ab’t 4 P.M. They sleep at Klines. So nice to see ‘em. Supper on lawn but ice cream by fire in grate.

Sun. July 22

Mr Lawrence spoke in Kinandi. Greens took Esther & her crowd to an outschool for meeting. All had lovely beef roast dinner at Klines. Bells left ab’t 4. It’s like a dream - they come & go so quickly. All had supper here & the car is packed ready to leave early.

Mon July 23

At letters. Thinking much of Gl. as hustling all day. packing etc. 2 Am. lady tourists called. Mas. works at cutting grass for garden til 10:30 then comes & gets dinner. Looked at slides.

Tues. July 24

Very foggy most all day. I awoke at 4 & thot of Cls getting started. Wonder where they are tonight - driving thro Uganda? Canned loquats - baked banana cake. Fish have come for tomorrow. Mas. comes ab’t 10:30 to get dinner.

Wed. July 25

After supper while getting the news a light came down the hill - Dr. Humphrys. They sleep at Klines & eat here. Wonder if Cls have arrived at Kijabe.

Thur. July 26

Mail came at supper time but only a letter from Gl. They were expecting to leave early Tues. so hope they did. Quite a hard rain & wind storm this P.M. Rasto is sick so did not wash. Lost knives from meat chopper.

Fri. July 27

How we wonder where Sara is. Peeled loquats for pie. Made berry jelly. Lawrences ate at Klines for dinner. Rasto washed & it got mostly dry. tho rained a bit this late P.M.

Sat. July 28

Baked & stewed as usual. Had baked beans & brown bread for supper & Co’s cake mix cake - very good. Ate on lawn but came in for ice cream. Rain last night but not today.

Sun. July 29

A lovely day - Lawrences last here. Wish they c’d stay longer. All had dinner here & supper at Klines. All came for news & then all left early & we had gramaphone music.

Mon. July 30

Lawrences got away ab’t 9. Had a pretty good load. Killed a 55 kilo pig. Have been waiting for Mr Green & children to come but they haven’t come. Tho we saw a light - it was Jacquemin. Dr. Humphrys moved down here today.

Tues. July 31

They did come just after I put my light out - but I didn’t hear them & didn’t know they were here til this morning. Stanley went to Beni & this eve 2 C.M.S. men from Ruanda came & then 2 black bros. all at Klines.

Wed. Aug. 1

Greens went to Mutsora to get permit for Lake trip. Searles came to go too. We had supper on K’s veranda for Esther (40). Mr K. came but brot almost no mail. Their parcels but not a letter for any one.

Thur. Aug. 2

Was able to pay all the help and also Mr. K. for workmen etc. Dr. Humphreys were so generous. Lake party got away at 5 & were back by 4:30. Had a good time. Mrs Green very tired. Played checkers. (Chin)

Fri. Aug. 3

Mrs. Green was too tired to rest well & her heart troubled so much. Esther thot they should go to Oicha. Donna went too. Tori sleeps over with the boys. Picked strawberries. Put 2 qts fresh ones in ice box for Oicha tomorrow.

Sat. Aug. 4

Searles & G boys left ab’t 10:30. They couldn’t seem to decide what was best to do. I made donuts and pies & buns & bread. Had fried potatoes & an egg. & toasted sandwiches. ice cream & coffee then radio music.

Sun. Aug. 5

Wrote Miss Frost this eve. Got my own breakfast & had dinner & supper at Klines. Read & wrote some but the day passed quickly. Rained early but cleared. Esther went to Kibaufas.

Mon. Aug. 6

Mr. Jacquemin brot mail this eve - such a nice lot & finally R’s saying they’d sail in 2 days. ‘twas posted in New Or. Boys cleaned rooms - rug out etc - tho it stormed hard abt 4 A.M.

Tues. Aug. 7

Washed & ironed curtains. boys washed windows. Men got pembe so hope to do floors tomorrow. Got several letters ready - Gl. in Kenya, Rays in Leo. Klines staid after news so didn’t get more written.

Wed. Aug. 8

Stanley went to Beni and brot Co’s lovely parcel - also a letter July 27, & one from Mrs Uhlinger. Started home letter. Pembed F’s house & my & yellow roms. Sleep in east room.

Thur. Aug. 9

Esther in bed all day - I did eats for her. Made berry jelly & got things back into bedrooms. Both table boy & bedroom boy leave tomorrow for a week. Promised to be back. Rained hard last night.

Fri. Aug. 10

Washed the rest of the wheat & am drying it & heating it. Made 3 Americani aprons & did mending & some at rug. Klines came for news but left in a hurry as it began to rain. Esther up but not at work.

Sat. Aug. 11

See yesterday’s sewing. [arrow drawn to previous year, “Made 2 khaki aprons.”] Dr. S & Jewell came for lunch - so much rain all AM. but finally got some berries picked. sent 5 qts fresh ones to Oicha. I had lunch at Klines - all had waffle supper here. Wrote letters for Rethy.

Sun. Aug. 12

Very quiet day. dinner at Klines late - because of communion service. Read & wrote letters to send tomorrow. they had coffee & cake here by the fire. so cold all day.

Mon. Aug. 13

Klines left after lunch. We had supper together & Esther spent the evening here - also her kitty. a rat came into the room & kitty & my cat & both of us chased it & Esther finally got it.

Tues. Aug. 14

Mail came. The Ward invoice. & they are sending parts for the pressure cooker. So thankful. Dr. Hazlett died last Oct. & Ed Meyers ab’t 2 mo. ago. No word from Gl. nor Rays. Cls should be back in 10 days.

Wed. Aug. 15

Will they be here tomorrow night this time? Hope so. Had dinner & supper with Esther. Mas. baked peanut butter cookies. Finished stocking rug. Will give it to Mrs K.

Thur. Aug. 16

They came ab’t 6:30. Mrs King & Miss Vogel. Pollocks may come on Mon. & Miss Heiniger. A letter from Gl. They’re having a grand time. I really got going on the Meyer’s rug pattern. Evelyn is at Ruanguba - her father is very ill.

Fri. Aug. 17

No rain all day - picked berries but ate most raw. Klines brot Bell’s battery for the radio. Played Chinese check. this eve. Planned tomorrows meals & Sun.

Sat. Aug. 18

Couldn’t gather berries - rained all A.M. The boys: Paluku & Isaiya finally came back this eve. We had picked out 2 others for the work on Mon. if these hadn’t come. Ate in living room.

Sun. Aug. 19

All went to service. Esther & her gang went to villages. All ate here at noon & at Klines for supper. Masikini made angel food cake - not bad. Miss Vogel brot 7 doz. eggs. So glad for them as folks are not bringing us many.

Mon. Aug. 20

Rained all A.M. so no work. Lifungula cut bananas. Had fire all day. I got all bags of cloth from store house & sorted it all so I can get at rags for rug. Pollocks came ab’t 4. Not Heiniger.

Tues. Aug. 21

Pleasant A.M. & got the wash done & dry, mostly. Masikini finished one bed. but hasn’t begun the other. Girls ate at Klines for dinner. Worked a bit at rug. Goes pretty well now.

Wed. Aug. 22

Picked berries but there were only enuf for a small dish each. Quite pleasant all day. Folks spent AM at the river. I finally have the right stitch for the rug. Mail came. Cls should be at Ruanguba tonight.

Thur. Aug. 23

Mukonjo’s wife is very ill & perhaps Stanley will take her to Oicha tomorrow, so I’ve written Gl. Played Chin. chek. Quite a pleasant day with only a sharp shower just at noon.

Fri. Aug. 24

Misses Pye-Smith & Wheeler came ab’t 4. They say Cls were before them so are home now. Maybe he will come out tomorrow. Hope so. A leopard is around killing things.

Sat. Aug. 25

Had hoped Cl would come out & bring ladies & perhaps the family - but no one came. Ate on lawn but pretty cold. Vogel read a funny story - put jig saw puzzle together.

Sun. Aug. 26

Wonder how Beth celebrated. Quiet day - all services as usual. Very sunny. Esther got very sun burned going to an outschool near Mutwangas. Getting things ready to send Gl. by Pollocks.

Mon. Aug. 27

Letter from Ray at Leo. Stormed hard in the night & another hard down pour this A.M. No washing as lots of bank slipt into water ditch. Pollocks left by 9. Stan an hr. later. and just before supper Cls & Misses Heiniger & Graichen came. All have gone to bed.

Tues. Aug. 28

Cls left after break. Men have been working all day to get the water & its coming so I hope we can wash tomorrow. Vans & Miss Johnson came ab’t 7. Stan returned at 5. We had icecream at K’s.

Wed. Aug. 29

W’at a day! Lovely weather for picnic at river & get wash dry - tho water is not yet nice. Supper on lawn after a short mt’g with church folks. Miss J is tired but happy. They leave at 5 so we have said goodby.

Thur. Aug. 30

They got away ab’t 5 & Stanley went after breakfast & came back before supper with the women who are to help in Conf. C.M.S. ladies. Vogel & Heiniger went to hotel for most of the day. Music this eve.

Fri. Aug. 31

We all went at the ironing that was not finished. Paluku went home sick. Milk boy is sick so there’s a new one. Did a big wash. The 6 ladies are getting up early for a climb to the point. The mtgs have been very good today. Women attend well.

Sat. Sept. 1

The 7 ladies got up early & went to the point but ‘twas too hazy to see much. Dr. Stephens came ab’t 1:15. Mrs King is helping Carmel with the mtgs. Played Pit after supper. I wrote Rays.

Sun. Sept. 2

Wonder if Lora feels 75. Drs. got away about 4. Stanley by 4:30 after women’s mtg closed. Esther was with Mukonjo’s wife, who was very ill, and finally died about sun down. Esther is quite upset - so spent eve here.

Mon. Sept. 3

Miss Vogel is much better today. She stept thro the floor of the toilet at Miss F’s & strained the ligaments of her leg - plenty painful last night. Mr. Jacquemin sent us meat - thank God - for we can’t get pigs any more.

Tues. Sept. 4

No Stanley yet. CMS ladies all packed but I will get them some break. on primus. Men have fixed floor of toilet very well. Boys ironed til after dinner & finished all.

Wed. Sept. 5

Ladies got away at 6:15 as they wanted to but when almost at the main road found they forgot their binoculars - so came back for them. Stanley & Miss Heyward came ab’t 1. Letter from Co. but not from Rays. Tuckers are at Oicha waiting for her baby. Got batteries parcel.

Thur. Sept. 6

Ladies didn’t go up the valley after all. Miss Heyward made a very cute dress for Faith’s Christmas. Has circus tents around the bottom. Had waffles for supper. all enjoyed them. Stanley went to Beni to have his car fixed.

Fri. Sept. 7

Neither Stanley nor Mary Deans have come. We 5 are enjoying the quietness. Beatrice has finished her dress & Miss Heyward made by hand a lovely baby dress. Esther finished the cape Miss Vogel was knitting & Miss V gave it to her.

Sat. Sept. 8

Stanley came ab’t 11. Mary Deans hasn’t come. Baked date crackers. Miss Graichen brot several lbs. of dates. I killed a wild duck yesterday bot from Paluku & Mrs K got one too - so we eat together tomorrow & she’s getting ducks ready.

Sun. Sept. 9

Communion but not so very many here. Dinner of duck pie at Klines. Supper here. Stanley came late - then we had a sing. Some rain - so had grate fire & stories til the light was lit.

Mon. Sept. 10

Stanley left ab’t 7 & must have met Ed Schuit for he has not come back. Washed good sized wash & all dry. Folks all have to go to Mutwanga tomorrow. Sleeping Sick test.

Tues. Sept. 11

Rays are at Bafuka. We will all meet at Blukwa. Ab’t 7 Mary Deans drove in. it was raining a bit. She wants to take the ladies to the Park & Lake tomorrow. Miss Love & Miss White are going. O me O my I have no bread - all boys went to Mutwanga so no work was done.

Wed. Sept. 12

Miss Heyward didn’t go to the Lake. all others did & are staying the night. She is sleeping here with me. We have had a very nice visit. She relates her experiences so interestingly - & she has had so many. We’ll not be so quiet tomorrow night.

Thur. Sept. 13

All came back from Lake & Stanley & Ed S got in ab’t same time 12:30. At 3 Love, Bea, Pauline, Ed S left for Oicha. Williams & party came 7:30. Mrs K. almost sick with fever & aralen. Lewis family had supper there.

Fri. Sept. 14

Today I got a leg of large pig from Mateo Mate at Fr 14. per kilo. Williams party staid for dinner early. Mrs. Deans made 4 pair pants for Bobby. Carmel feels better today. but still looks bad.

Sat. Sept. 15

Work much as usual. Nice shower after dinner but lovely on the lawn at supper. Mr. K. showed Miss Heywards pictures. They are very good. Full moon came up so clear & pretty.

Sun. Sept. 16

Mtg had just started when Jim, Evelyn and Mr & Mrs Bennett (Calif.) came. Violet, Mary H. went with Esther to Mutwangas for mtg. Mary D. went & got them. I had Eve & Esther. The others at K’s. all here to supper & prayers. All in bed before 7.

Mon. Sept. 17

Will we be at Blukwa next wk.? Stanley went to Oicha & brot women & children of the Blukwa men. Jacquemin brot some too. Brot quite nice mail. Mary D. took every one to the hotel for a look around & the children had swim. Mary H is so stiff & sore today.

Tues. Sept. 18

Mary D & Violet left ab’t 1:30. They were busy packing all A.M. Picked strawberries, sent 3 boxes to Oicha & a jar of washed & sugared ones. Kule did ironing. An hr after they left it rained hard & blew so it came in some - not bad.

Wed. Sept. 19

A dark rainy cloudy disagreeable day - radio this morning said Rays w’d leave home on Sat. so they should be at Blukwa on Mon. too - when we hope to get there. also said Mr Camp is very low. They want Evelyn. John is 15.

Thur. Sept. 20

Pig shauris & thieves took up much of the time for Mr K. Radio said Mr. Camp passed away yesterday at 4:30 P.M. & Evelyn had not come.

Fri. Sept. 21

Wrote some letters but spent all P.M. making jam. Have used the last sugar so unless I can bring some back I’ll not make much jam. Punished the thieves with whipping by the elders. Miss Heyward is copying some crochet pieces.

Sat. Sept. 22

Baked buns to take along. also cake & date cookies. Cheese sticks. pie and for supper baked beans & brown bread. Had music, Gary’s birthday cake. Very good.

Sun. Sept. 23 Oicha

We had dinner at K’s. Then we came on. Gl. very busy packing & Cl was packing the car. Every one very tired. children so lively - tired too. Angeline still waiting. 15 at supper. We didn’t go to the sing.

Mon. Sept. 24

All here at Blukwa. Raining hard at Oicha - but got away by 7:30. Found Rays here since Sat. Got dates wrong. Rays & I in guest house. Cls at Epps. Piersons here & want to go out right away. What shall I do. Rays are fine. Children so tall.

Tues. Sept. 25

Rained all A.M. which gave us a lovely morning to chat around the fire. Break with Miss Wambold, dinner at Epps & supper (25 of us) at Miss Loves. Pictures again. This is my repaired pen, Rays brot.

Wed. Sept. 26

Now we had to say goodby again. We all went to Rethy & Epps children. We were 17. had lunch along the way. Rays went to Aungba. All are nicely settled & Betty, Mary Ann & Coralee together. Billy & Gary together. Edith Brashler came here with us. had goodby supper for Ed Schuits at Stoughs.

Thur. Sept. 27

Rained this morning. Schuits left ab’t noon. Miss Love took them to Niangara for the plane tomorrow. Gl. busy all day. I kept Faith & Dick. Very nice to be so lazy. Enjoy meals very much. Knitting some. reading some & writing letters.

Fri. Sept. 28

A lovely day & children played outside much of the time. I knitted and darned Dicks sweater. After naps I bathed them & then walked. Miss Love came back bringing Mr. Sheridan with her. He is in a room here. All had supper at Miss Persons.

Sat. Sept. 29

Miss Love showed the children & me all over - little turkeys, little chicks, little dogs, little pigs - and little black babies. most interesting. Dinner at Miss Wambolds, breakfast at Loves. Supper at Stoughs. Its 9 & Cl. hasn’t come so we are going to bed.

Sun. Sept. 30

Mr. Stough came bringing Buyses & Linquist & Cl wrote for Gl. to come & bring Dick, and Sara wrote they are still there - so I will go too as Mrs. Mac has room. Then we will come back here on way home & pick up things. Brands came in tonight on way to Rethy for dental work.

Mon. Oct. 1 Rethy - Macs.

We came in with Mr. Stough & Linquists drove our car. We found Rays still here but rarein’ to go. We all had our teeth looked after. & Rays too. Dick had 5 fillings. I had nothing only to clean. Ray showing pictures at the dorm. Council still meets but will soon be over we hope.

Tues. Oct. 2

Blukwa by 10:20. Spent much of the day with Rays. Took care of Sally Jo while they met the Council. Paul Stough has been recommended as Field Director and Ray is happy. Cl. got excused from Council so we left Rethy ab’t 7:30 after saying goodby to Billy & Coralee. Billy is a real brick & is doing well.

Wed. Oct. 3 Oicha.

Had hoped to get on to Ru. but a long detour thro the forest because bridge is out & then terrible storm on the road got us here too late. & it was still storming. Brot huge pig 109 kilos. Stopt at Bunia & shopt but not all we wanted. 12 oclock came too soon. Heard that both guest houses were broken into & everything taken. When we got here found all had been found also the thief, a man from Wamba.

Thur. Oct. 4.

Cl. brot Mr K & me home. Called on Angeline & baby first. Shopt in Beni & got here in time for dinner at Klines. No Piersons yet. Rained before we came but Cl. put on chains. Am somewhat unpacked - not all letters read yet there were so many. Got linoleum for dining room.

Fri. Oct. 5

Putting things away & planting the things I brot. We will not kill the pig til we have a way to send some to Gl. Pecks came ab’t 4 after a heavy rain so had real trouble getting up & some natives helped push - then demanded Fr. 50!! Seems awful. Stanley was mad. Piersons come tomorrow.

Sat. Oct. 6

Piersons didn’t get here til after 7. Now they’ve eaten & are bathing. Alice looks like Dora. and Ada Rury is fine. They’ve had a hard trip from Kitsombiro today - but were as far as Mushweshwe below Costermansville. Dora sleeps at Esthers.

Sun. Oct. 7

A very happy day. Yona spoke very well at the A.M. service. Mr & Mrs Peck played & sang at our service. She plays the violin very well & he the accordion. All had hi tea here.

Mon. Oct. 8

Washed & all dry. Folks went up river. Picked strawberries. Had for dinner & supper & canned 2 qts. Plans are to go to Lake on Wed. If Bill Deans comes tomorrow they may stay down all night. Pecks may go too. Alice, Ada & Dora washed their hair. Played Pit.

Tues. Oct. 9

Bill Deans came for late breakfast. Brot leg of mutton roast. very good. Got things ready - baked beans etc. and they six - Piersons, Deans & Alice & Ada went to the Lake after dinner & stay the night. Hope they bring fresh fish.

Wed. Oct. 10

They didn’t come til 7 P.M. Mrs. K. had them for supper. They brot fish - that’s what made them late - they waited til 3 P.M. before they brot them. Killed the Blukwa pig - so nice & large. Will send Gl. ½.

Thur. Oct. 11

Fish for breakfast. The Deans - Winsor - crowd left after breakfast. See Daily Light - how we laughed as Floyd read the first verse. It seems very empty. I hope Bells will come Mon. Made up some beds. Boys washed big wash. No rain here. hope they got thro alright. The Homa detour was very bad. Sent ½ pig & Mrs K took 2/3 of what was left.

Fri. Oct. 12

Wrote Miss Slater a birthday letter - pretty late! Put the old dining room mat into Miss F’s bed room. I do want some new bedroom mats. Pecks played & sang for the boys. & singers. They listened to radio first.

Sat. Oct. 13

We were playing Chin. Chek after supper when Bells came. So nice to see ‘em. We had supper on lawn. I’m offering matabis [reward] at end of mo. if water drums are kept full. for 2 days they have. Sat. work as usual. No rain.

Sun. Oct. 14

Lots of out school folks in for communion. Pecks played & sang very fine. all had dinner at Klines. supper here. Lots of argument ab’t who should be pastor - folks didn’t want Matayo Muhido because he is from away but guess he was appointed. Hope there will be cooperation. Stanley leaves for Watalinga schools.

Mon. Oct. 15

He went early. Esther & I had prayer mtg after a long talk. Agnes gathered roots & cuttings & Carmel helped. then staid to supper & a few checkers. Bells & I talked & I finished home letter. Berries today.

Tues. Oct. 16

Bells left right after breakfast but it seems like it was yesterday. Wash not nearly all ironed yet. Boys & others came tonight for music. Pecks are so willing to play - it seems so easy for them. Sang a number of Kingwana songs.

Wed. Oct. 17

Now Bells are back again. They went to Butembo this morning & found they could not go on as a bridge is out, so came here. I’m very glad. Ward parcel came in bad shape. tho nothing missing. One flour sifter is badly broken. Co’s parcel came too. all so nicely packed. Such lots of lovely things in it.

Thur. Oct. 18

Workmen were on the job today. Picked strawberries. Yard boys didn’t work much because it was rainy but shelled peanuts. Cold so had grate fire. Wrote some letters this P.M.

Fri. Oct. 19

Had a good chicken dinner & all enjoyed it & enuf left for a pie tomorrow. Decided to make crocheted sweater for Byrd’s baby - not enuf wool for blanket. Wrote a bit but didn’t accomplish much.

Sat. Oct. 20

It would be interesting to know how each one spent their birthday. [6 people with birthdays today] It was showery here all day. Carmel sent a box of baked stuff to Stanley - among it a birthday cake. Had scalloped potatoes & do nuts. tonight ham sandwiches. Played cheks.

Sun. Oct. 21

W’at a day! Showery all AM. Jim preached fine. All had dinner here - quite late. Radio this morning said Janet Bishop is very ill. Radio’d again at 2 & said taking her to Arua. Ab’t 4 J. Cook chauffeur brot a Mrs Howe, tourist, so we had tea & our service after supper. car got stuck in mud.

Mon. Oct. 22

Quite a sunny day. Wash mostly all dry. Pecks car & Agnes, Carmel & Esther went to the hotel to look around. Carmel had a letter from Stanley she let us read. he is having a very enjoyable time with good results. Jim worked at the road. Got quite a few letters off.

Tues. Oct. 23

Very cloudy & showery. Just one of those days that I can’t see what I’ve done. Erasto & Isaiya didn’t come & do their work so ironing is not done. Men worked at road again. Jim says they must go on Thur. I hoped he would stay til Stanley gets back.

Wed. Oct. 24

Pressured 2 qts peas & 1 tom - baked squash pie for dinner. Boiled peanuts & ate most all for supper. Jim has go of malaria. Was sick in the night. Esther had a busy night too - baby born dead. Agnes & I wrote Jessie Wright. “Perchesi game”

Thur. Oct. 25

Rainy all A.M. but got a few berries picked. Didn’t wash. Bells think they must go Sat. I wanted them to stay til Mon. Stanley got in by dinner time. Nothing in the mail but magazines.

Fri. Oct. 26

Radio this morning said Mari ? Ludwig died this morning at Rethy. and 5 boys were down with chicken pox. Cause of her death was not told. Jim & Agnes want to go to Oicha tomorrow. Rained all AM. but clothes got quite dry.

Sat. Oct. 27

Mr Pecks birthday. Bells tried to leave after break. but got only to the village. Took all AM to fix it. Mr. Peck found & repaired the trouble. They left after dinner. Radio said folks coming from Ruanguba to Kitsombiro had car accident & several were quite badly hurt.

Sun. Oct. 28

Quite pleasant til 4 PM meeting when it rained some. Had mtg here & supper afterward. then radio. All left early. I wrote at letters. have 8 ready. Want to get off early. No radio news from Kitsombiro. nor Rethy. only Banda & Aba.

Mon. Oct. 29

Worked all day. Made a bit of strawberry jam for Wed. also Madiera Cherry jelly. and 5 qts dill pickles. Played parcheesi this eve. Paid the boys. Thank God I had enuf to do so. Matayo Mate is killing a small pig tomorrow & has offered me some.

Tues. Oct. 30 Oicha

We got off by a bit after 7. Stanley was feeling very sick by the time we got to P.O. We found last wks mail there. Then went to Oicha. Gladys was expecting us. Pecks went to Drs at once for exam. Stanley went to Drs for supper.

Wed. Oct. 31

We left Oicha for home right after breakfast but did shopping in Beni. was glad I could get both sugar & flour. and quite a few other things. Got here by 3. Mr. Peck drives up. Stanley couldn’t get his car yet nor I my battery. Have to go again.

Thur. Nov. 1

I do get the days mixed up. Today was very pleasant. sunny tho a shower abt 4 P.M. Masikini didn’t come for supper so we were late. Pecks were busy til 5:30 or so. Now they are pretty well packed. Want to get off early.

Fri. Nov. 2

Pecks left after early breakfast. Had quite a shauri just before pr mtg. 15 boys complained because Stanley pulled down their tumbledown house. Later S. said he’d build another - but they have left. Put the pine apple to dry - seems very nice. Writing at Christmas letters.

Sat. Nov. 3

How disturbed we were last yr. and we never have found the thief nor the shoes. Dr. Stephens came today & brot note from Manns. They want to come Mon. I said OK. We will clean later.

Sun Nov. 4

Quiet day somewhat. Folks ate dinner & supper here. Services as usual. After supper sat & talked after news. Now it’s after 9 & I didn’t get all the letters written I had hoped to. Must get one off to Lora.

Mon. Nov. 5

Looked for Manns for dinner & the table is still set but they haven’t come. Boys cleaned the two bed rooms. so all is ready. We wonder if they wanted to bring the mail & it was late. Sloppy all A.M. but pretty this eve. Boys killed 33 beetles.

Tues. Nov. 6

Still no one nor any word. How we wonder what’s the matter. Washed windows. too rainy to take mats out. Baked 4 loaves of bread. Wrote at letters & knitted at EHBs socks.

Wed. Nov. 7

Still no sunshine. Made lots of jelly of black raspberries - etc. 15 glasses. Don’t know if all jells. Worked a bit at the quilt. Esther got a long letter from Miss Noweck. Says she will sell her things - not to A.I.Mers.

Thur. Nov. 8

Got living room cleaned - curtains too but they don’t look nice. he didn’t starch them. Pembed in spots after scraping & it seems to be cracking again. It was very pleasant all A.M. but poured by 3 P.M.

Fri. Nov. 9

Rained just ab’t all day. Some times real hard. I sewed several blocks for MA’s quilt. Made dill pickles. Some for K’s. Wonder what Sally Jo did to celebrate. She’s so lonely these days with the others in school.

Sat. Nov. 10

All had waffle supper here. Before they left, Esther was called for another abnormal case. She had one last night. Hope she gets some rest tonight. Baked only pie & cake. Rained last night & some today.

Sun. Nov. 11

And now 7 yrs. [since John’s passing] And again today they sang “Shall we gather at the river”. Seems like it is sung most every anniversary. Long mtg this P.M. finding out if what’s been written about Matayo M. is true. A woman died last night - & Noa’s bro who came to take care of Noa died this P.M. Esther is puzzled. Stan didn’t come to supper.

Mon. Nov. 12

Stanley will go to Beni in the morning if it isn’t raining - walks or thumbs. Canned 3 jars beans. 7 glasses jelly. They still have not assigned Matayo any work. He looks bad. feels it all keenly. They have deceived him so for all these yrs. Most all they said has been proven false. But still he is from Katwa.

Tues. Nov. 13

Stanley left before 6. Wonder where he is. hope at Oicha. Pressured 2 beans & 1 corn & made ab’t 8 qts of st. berry jam. Worked at quilt for M.A. have only 2 more blocks to make. Gave Benjamina 2 of the kittens. Only the white one left.

Wed. Nov. 14

Stanley came back ab’t 7 with Jacquemin. Have been feeling pretty punk all day but better this eve. Nice mail. parcel from Cora. lots of nice things. Manns didn’t come because baby came. “Bruce”. May come Fri. I’m sure I’ll feel better when I have someone to work for. Gl. writes refrig. works fine.

Thur. Nov. 15

Finished sewing the quilt. Now I’ll card wool & get it put together. Stanley came several times. that means a chat. Radio announced awful floods in Italy. Many lives lost & property washed away. Have felt better today but hope I’ll be more peppy next Thur.

Fri. Nov. 16

Wrote at letters & counted up receipts and accts. I’m so thankful I found the receipt for groceries of Doucas he has charged me for. I do still owe for the linoleum. Lovely A.M. but rainy P.M. and no Manns yet. Am washing my hair & using shampoo Co sent. with the water from the run - not rain water.

Sat. Nov. 17

Still no Manns. What’s wrong? Made strasberry & Madiera jelly - an annual affair. [arrow drawn to previous year, “Made black raspberry jelly.”] Finished knitting Dr Edwards nylon socks - now I’ll start a red pr. for Betty. Usual work but not much. all here to soup supper.

Sun. Nov. 18

Quiet day. All ate dinner & supper here. Wrote at letters between mtg’s. Took walk after supper & listened to news. Read some.

Mon. Nov. 19

They (Manns) came ab’t 4:30 & are all settled. Baby is a little fellow. They brot Brians bed too. so took the kikere out & their trunks etc pretty well fill the rooms. Cls hope to come Thur. The Semliki is way over the road on both sides. Hope it goes down by Thur.

Tues. Nov. 20

Got things done for Thur. Mr. Kline got a turkey from Jacquemin. Weighs 5 kilos dressed. Got some fresh peanuts to boil. Mincemeat ready for pie. Rained some this P.M. Manns boys did washing. Started scarlet socks.

Wed. Nov. 21

Can say the same tonight. [arrow drawn to previous yr. “Spose Cls will be here tomorrow”.] Got some mail - a letter from Lora tells that Alice has left her husband. He asked her to work so hard - she couldn’t do all he demanded & then he’d sware at her. So she has an apt. Poor girl - a hard experience.

Thur. Nov. 22

They all came - Cls, Eve, Nina, Jewell & Miss Edna. The turkey was prime & everything else. The morning was lovely & we got all berries picked. Had ice cream & berries & cake before they left. Semliki is still hi but they got across coming & suppose they did on way back. Rained while at dinner. Miss Slater went to glory Nov. 5. Thank God.

Fri. Nov. 23

Lora wrote Mrs. La Rue passed away Nov. 1. & Slater went the 5^th. I have sent both Christmas greetings. Transplanted carnations & got a rubbed blister in palm. Wrote at letters. Wrote Lo & Al together.

Sat. Nov. 24

Not much baking - pie & bread. Started carding wool for MA’s quilt. also knitting socks of scarlet nylon wool. Played one game of Chin. chek. That’s the first that Manns have played since here.

Sun. Nov. 25

Quiet day but every one ate here. Usual mtgs. Sunny morning but a shower at noon. 4 P.M. mtg here & supper afterward. Wrote some - slept twice today & am ready again.

Mon. Nov. 26

Got quite a few letters off. Did some wool carding for M.A’s quilt. Rebeka of Matayo Muhindo came & worked at untangling the thread that got badly mixed in Ward parcel. Rained again.

Tues. Nov. 27

Men cemented the bricks of the rail along veranda. Made strawberry jam. Have ab’t enuf wool carded for quilt. Mr Kline has beans all cleaned & weighed - over 400 kilos. Will take them to Oicha on Thur.

Wed. Nov. 28

MbafuMoyo got back abt 10 with the mail. An elephant crossing the road after her young, knocked him & his bike off the road. Then went on. no one was hurt. Several nice letters. Gl. wrote they had a time to get across Semliki - it was higher & still rising.

Thur. Nov. 29

Stanley & Mr. Mann left after breakfast. They had a load - over 400 kilos of beans & that much muhogo. Took 3 men to the Semliki to get pembe dug so they can get it tomorrow as they come back. Wrote Mrs Sloop.

Fri. Nov. 30

The men got back ab’t 3. Stanley brot his car but something is still wrong so he goes back next wk. They couldn’t get sugar so guess I’ve made the last jam for awhile. Didn’t finish the quilt. Esther has tonsilitis. Claudon is not well.

Sat. Dec. 1

I pd the boys - thank God I had enuf. tho some other things aren’t pd. for yet. I’m sure I’ll get some soon. I’m crocheting at baby jacket for Mrs. Erikson. Gl got the yarn - light yellow.

Sun. Dec. 2

Nice quiet day because we had dinner at Klines. Wrote a bit but after supper here - all talked waiting for the rain to stop.

Mon. Dec. 3

Have quite a bunch of letters ready for Stanley to post tomorrow. Kule wants to go with him. Made some strawsberry jelly for Manns. Wash got fairly dry tho not much sun. Klines want to leave the 10^th & we go the 14^th.

Tues. Dec. 4

Stanley left right after breakfast but came back from Mutwangas where he found he had a hot wheel. Then Mr Mann took him & bicycle to Semliki & he went on from there hoping to get the parts he needs. Rained pretty hard this eve.

Wed. Dec. 5

Stanley got back in time for dinner. They both ate here. Brot mail & a remittance which just covered my indebtedness. Thank God for that much. He must send more if I’m to go to Rays.

Thur. Dec. 6

Picked berries - canned 3 qts. because there’s no sugar in Beni. Finished MA’s quilt but have white protection to do and to mark it. Mr. Mann showed his pictures. Paris & Switzerland. Very nice. Esther told how she killed 2 kittens of the 5 her cat had.

Fri. Dec. 7

Such a rainy day - all day clouds blowing in & showers. All keeps the Semliki up. Made a doll dress. finished the quilt, marked etc. May send a man to Oicha Sun. to tell Mr. Van our men will meet him at Semliki Mon. eve.

Sat. Dec. 8

Fairly nice til noon. Both men worked at Stanleys car but still not fixed as a part is needed. Rained very hard this P.M. Bits of ceiling in both guest rooms came down. Showing Mann’s pictures to natives tonight. We saw them last eve. Swiss Mts. & scenes in Belgium.

Sun. Dec. 9

Wonder how Gail celebrated today. The 3 candidates for Teacher Training spoke after a good sermon by Elia. Kasole left right after service for Oicha to tell Mr. Van the men will be at the Semliki to meet him tomorrow eve. Hope he comes.

Mon. Dec. 10

Yesterday we thot by this time we’d know a lot & altho Stanley & Cleo left after dinner to meet Mr. Van at Semliki they are not yet back & it’s almost 9. Radio this morning said Van had left early. Also said Lois Epp is quite ill - they were calling for Dr. Williams.

Tues. Dec. 11

The men came in last night & left again after break. & came back ab’t 4 not having seen nor heard anything and as there was no rain the water was down some we decided to go tomorrow. Then ab’t 7 Dr. S. came bringing Vans. So now we all go tomorrow. Esther may go too to get yellow fever shot on Sat. Nice mail but no money.

Wed. Dec. 12 Oicha

Didn’t get away til most 12. in a bit of rain & at river rained harder. Water wasn’t hi when we got there but got much higher while we waited. Repairs were being made so couldn’t cross til almost dark when Manns got over - all waded. but Dr. said I c’d stay in car. Moon shone thro clouds. We got here 8:30! W’at a day!

Thur. Dec. 13

I was quite nauseated when I awoke & had headache til noon. P.M. had a good nap & feel better. Folks got away after break for Rethy & Blukwa. Mrs Mann & children stay here. Mrs Dr Humphrey called. They want to come out last of Jan. Finished crocheting yellow sweater for Erikson.

Fri. Dec. 14

Have felt fine all day. Baked a white cake & Gl baked “Mrs. Senff’s cake”. both for supper tomorrow night to celebrate Cl’s & Ruth Stephens birthdays. but it’s really Mary Ann’s. I’m so sorry I didn’t send her something by Vans. but I did not remember. Will we be at Bafuka next Fri Night?

Sat. Dec. 15

Busy all day. baked buns, jelly roll. Evelyn decorated cakes after we iced them. They were very pretty. Ruths was all white with pink & green dec. Cl’s was spice with coffee icing & green & yellow dec. & 1 little angel with 1 candle. We were 15 & all had a good time. Played Pit.

Sun. Dec. 16

Quiet day of rest with usual services. Nina’s girls had a few extras before meeting. Took walk before supper & my ankle turned & I skinned my knee & ruined a bran new pr of nylons!!!!

Mon. Dec. 17

Busy day washing ironing packing & this eve Dicky is not well. malaria? or measles? After supper folks came & Dr. was Santa. & brot us lots of parcels which go with us. All packed - lunch too & hope Dick will be OK.

Tues. Dec. 18 Uhlingers [at Rethy]

Off before 5. Break at Milburns, Nyangkundi. Dick not well. Slept most of the way. Got to Rethi about 4:30. Cls at Williams. Don’t know what plans are for going on. Program is tonight - but it’s very short. Children are fine. Billy looks so well & seems very happy.

Wed. Dec. 19

A happy busy day. Cl. took a load of natives & lumber to Aungba & got back in good time for supper. The program was short but very nice. John & Betty were Joseph & Mary. all did very well. Off by 4 A.M.???

Thur. Dec. 20 Dungu

Up by 3:30; off from Dorm by 4:30. Aungba 7:30. breakfast & away by 9. Bridge out & waited 2 hrs. Got to Dungu by 9 - a very hot dusty drive. Mr. Z. left at 10 with Linquist boys to take them to Niangara to meet Mr. L. The girls, (Betty & MA & I) at Miss U’s. Cls at Z’s. All so thirsty - & tired.

Fri. Dec. 21 [Bafuka]

Left Dungu by 10:30 after doing some shopping. Got here ab’t 1. Every one happy to be together. Have the tree up we brot & decorated. Ray played Xmas records. Their organ is very nice. Girls & I sleep at Miss Wagnells. Grand supper. Chicken etc. Turkey seems OK after long trip.

Sat. Dec. 22

Baked 2 apple pies. Sara canned beef. We brot a big lot from Dungu. Had a big roast tonight. and some of Gl. Xmas pudding. Cl & Jno went on bicycles & shot 12 monkeys. Can’t get large animals as natives have shot so many - not many left & all are very wild.

Sun. Dec. 23

Busy, happy day. Baptismal service first then in church & communion then dinner & we were hungry & the beef etc were so good. Apple pie too. At 4 we sang Christmas hymns & read from J. Rise’s book on Prayer. After supper Ray showed slides at church.

Mon. Dec. 24

Busy all day. Baked pies, buns, coffee cake. made dumplings with grand beef stew. This eve had Messiah - so beautiful. Sara pressured 9 qts meat. Turkey is all dressed & stuffing ready to put in. The tree is banked with gifts. Poor Missionaries!!

Tues. Dec. 25

A wonderful day. Littlejohns came ab’t 12:30. Children emptied stockings then breakfast. Then gifts - such a lot. It seemed all our relatives & friends remembered us. God bless them all. After our sing there was a bon fire & gram. & testimonies by natives. It’s 9:15 & they are still at it. Thank God for all these children of His.

Wed. Dec. 26

Littlejohns left after dinner which was shepherd’s pie of the left over turkey - the rest of mince pie & Christmas pudding etc. Gl. cut out my dress white with blue dots - and sewed some on it this eve on Sara’s electric machine. Ray showed pictures to lepers.

Thur. Dec. 27

Every one seemed very tired & lazy today. Still some teachers here & more palavers - but the 3 are going hunting tomorrow. I baked bread & lemon pie. Miss Wagnell had dinner with us. Got a bit of mail off. just Co & Miss Love.

Fri. Dec. 28

Men got a waterbuck so we got the back leg & Gl. caned 6 qts. of ground meat. They got back just as we finished lunch. We all rest every P.M. as it is so hot. Ray showed stills tonight of trip home & at home & all so good & clear. Cl & Jno go hunting again. Rays got nice mail. Letter from Co to us all.

Sat. Dec. 29

Baked cocoanut custard pie for dinner and squash pie for tomorrow & a plain cake which we ate for supper with choc. sauce. Cl & Jno went hunting but got nothing. Had music this eve - first Sambo’s Band then Amos & Andy & then last & so beautiful Tchaikowsky Concerto 1 - B minor. What a grand time we are having. Thank God.

Sun. Dec. 30

I staid with Sally Jo while Sara etc went to church. Gl. had S.S. for her 3. Sally has fever most every day. always better by eve. Took a walk to leper colony - now over 200. Evening service & then ½ the “Elijah”. So pretty. Put all records on at once & it changed them. The whole is on 3 records.

Mon. Dec. 31

What a happy year we have had. God has been so good to us. and we are so happy to be together again. All these 5 yrs. have been full of joy and blessing and we look to God to work in & thro us the coming yr & til He come. Don’t believe I’ll fill another diary. Cl. picked 11 bags of oranges.

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