Tuesday night I finished the W. Home Comp., the last reading I did this week.
Wednesday morning I ironed and in the afternoon, I started Bricky a slip to wear with her embroidered blue & white organdy Anna & Clara gave her some time ago. Also stamped some yellow butterflies on Bricky's yellow dress. When Neil came from school, I went up to town and got Neil & Bricky each a pair of sox & the latter some fancy garters. After supper, I embroidered on the butterflies -- blue ones 'til I had to go to bed. I had such a headache.
Yesterday, I ironed in the a.m., finished Bricky's slip, yellow dress & button holes in the panties & pressed them all. After supper, Bricky & Jackie & I went to the Barber shop & the last two got hair cuts. Jackie was fierce. After I came home, did the dishes, made Neil's garters, did my mending, fixed Neil's pants a bit. I gave him a bath. Daddy pressed his and Neil's suits. Bricky didn't feel very well last night -- isn't just right yet, but is better. Daddy doesn't feel very well either. He and Mr. Schiffer have been working evenings this week, making another door in the garage. Of course I got Unity Wednesday -- enjoyed it very much -- was a good number. It rained yesterday.
Today is warm & sunshiny. Neil went to school all dolled up today. They are having something or other -- permanent rating of their work. I did my Friday & Saturday cleaning this morning (not very thorough). We are planning to drive "our" car down home this evening. This business of getting ready to go "bye-bye" gets me behind with some of my work -- reading, fancy work, and lessons are suffering most.
Tuesday, May 26, 1925
Friday afternoon, I wrote letters to Bernice and Emily D. Friday night I read some in the W. Home Comp. That last isn't true -- for I went "out" again. I went to a concert with Mrs. Luce and "Aunt Maggie" at the Auditorium. It was by the H.S. Students and was certainly fine. There was a band, an orchestra, a Boys' Glee & Girls' Glee, a saxaphone choir all trained by a woman. One girl played a violin solo -- fine! One played a flute solo -- also good, and a girl sang a solo -- I didn't care much for her.
Saturday noon, Herman came for us, but Daddy had so much "business", we got startede rather late -- it was 3 o'clock when we got to Johnsons and it turned cold on the way. In the evening, Daddy kept the kids & Clara & I went to town (Scranton) with Herman. We stopped at Josephine's. Albert took Betty & went out & stayed with John & Josephine. Clara & I went to the show. It was Bebe Daniels & Richard Dix in "Sinners in Heaven." Sure was keen! Forgot to say that Herman & his girl Mildred Riley of Carbondale came to Albert's for us. Then when we got to town we went to a friend of J's for her hat & Bebe Brackman was there. After the show, we went & had something to drink & Leo & his girl came in. She is a Swede and real sweet looking. Herman took us out home & then Albert & family went home. I sure did love Daddy Sat. nite -- most I have since Neil was born. Seemed like olden times. Bricky fussed in the night & I had to take her in bed with me -- four in the bed wasn't very comfortable. Of course Agnes & family had to come over for dinner. Immediately afterwards, Daddy, Herman & Leo went fishing. Agnes didn't like it very well, but think Daddy did it partly for orneryness. Oscar & family came over in the afternoon. Eskel & Oscar weighted the eight kids and here they are: Clarence 7 1/2 years -- 55; Neil 6 1/2 years -- 49, Clyde 6 -- 47, Bricky almost 4 -- 29, Helen 3 1/2 -- 29, Earlene 3 -- 36; Jackie almost 2 -- 29, Clayton almost 2 -- 34. Bricky seems to be the lightest for her age, and aren't Oscar's kids big! We left about six o'clock -- stopped at Carbondale for Herman's girl and she went too. When we got here, we fried some fish & ate them (forgot to say they got quite a bunch). Herman & Mildred left about 8:30 -- she is a junior in H.S. and Herman has been going with her for about two years.
Monday morning, early, "my old man" came with my goods so I sewed on Bricky's new yellow dress in the morning & finished Lesson 22 in the afternoon. I got a letter from Helen Larremore & she is getting another divorce. I wonder what's wrong with her or the men she gets! I washed today & it was a it warmer. I guess it frosted Sunday night. I finished Bricky's dress this afternoon, but buttonholes. Got a letter from Grandma Hayson -- such a nice one from such a nice person! Have embroidered some on the dress Mama gave me.
Saturday noon, Herman came for us, but Daddy had so much "business", we got startede rather late -- it was 3 o'clock when we got to Johnsons and it turned cold on the way. In the evening, Daddy kept the kids & Clara & I went to town (Scranton) with Herman. We stopped at Josephine's. Albert took Betty & went out & stayed with John & Josephine. Clara & I went to the show. It was Bebe Daniels & Richard Dix in "Sinners in Heaven." Sure was keen! Forgot to say that Herman & his girl Mildred Riley of Carbondale came to Albert's for us. Then when we got to town we went to a friend of J's for her hat & Bebe Brackman was there. After the show, we went & had something to drink & Leo & his girl came in. She is a Swede and real sweet looking. Herman took us out home & then Albert & family went home. I sure did love Daddy Sat. nite -- most I have since Neil was born. Seemed like olden times. Bricky fussed in the night & I had to take her in bed with me -- four in the bed wasn't very comfortable. Of course Agnes & family had to come over for dinner. Immediately afterwards, Daddy, Herman & Leo went fishing. Agnes didn't like it very well, but think Daddy did it partly for orneryness. Oscar & family came over in the afternoon. Eskel & Oscar weighted the eight kids and here they are: Clarence 7 1/2 years -- 55; Neil 6 1/2 years -- 49, Clyde 6 -- 47, Bricky almost 4 -- 29, Helen 3 1/2 -- 29, Earlene 3 -- 36; Jackie almost 2 -- 29, Clayton almost 2 -- 34. Bricky seems to be the lightest for her age, and aren't Oscar's kids big! We left about six o'clock -- stopped at Carbondale for Herman's girl and she went too. When we got here, we fried some fish & ate them (forgot to say they got quite a bunch). Herman & Mildred left about 8:30 -- she is a junior in H.S. and Herman has been going with her for about two years.
Monday morning, early, "my old man" came with my goods so I sewed on Bricky's new yellow dress in the morning & finished Lesson 22 in the afternoon. I got a letter from Helen Larremore & she is getting another divorce. I wonder what's wrong with her or the men she gets! I washed today & it was a it warmer. I guess it frosted Sunday night. I finished Bricky's dress this afternoon, but buttonholes. Got a letter from Grandma Hayson -- such a nice one from such a nice person! Have embroidered some on the dress Mama gave me.
Friday, May 22, 1925
Tuesday afternoon, I was sitting in the porch swing, crocheting about 4 o'clock when Oscar's truck drove up. Ruth & her two youngest were with him & they came in. Clayton is sure big -- I thought Jackie was fat, but Clayton is more so and is the same age. The baby doesn't look exactly like the others. They all stayed to supper, after which we had a small tragedy here. While we were eating supper, Ruth had left her pocketbook on the lounge and Albert Aldrich was the only person in the house -- he was in waiting for Neil. When Ruth looked in her pocket book, eight dollars was missing. John went out and asked Albert, but he denied taking it. So John went over & told his mother -- she asked him where the money was and he said "In there" and pointed into the house. She gave John Albert's bank to open and the three ones were there but not the five. So Mrs. A. stripped him and found it inside his clothes. She said he used to do that when he was small, said she told him "That man (meaning John) will never like you again" and he cried. He wanted money for a bicycle, and there were just tow pennies in his bank. It seems to me, if I had a boy who had a tendency to steal, I would stay home more. Poor kid! I suppose he'll hate to come over any more.
Wednesday, about 1:30, Babe, Jimmy, Zella & Buster came. They left the latter and went on a wild shopping tour (and to the Grand). Got back a little after six. I got Lesson 21 back, got 97 and a few slight criticisms on the first part & on the second, the comment "Very interestingly written!"!! Jimmy took us three women to the show -- novelty -- & John took care of the kids. They all went home right after the show.
Last evening, we all, except Neil, whom we couldn't find, went for a ride with Andersons. Harold got to drive because his Dad got his turbinate bone clipped and didn't feel so very good. Had a wonderful ride & discussed religion, Mrs. Anderson & I. John got some ice cream & brought Harold A. over to partake with us. He & John had quite a confidential chat in the porch swing & I read some in the Women's Home Companion. Harold is going to work in the Harvey House in Emporia this summer. The last few days, four in fact, have been real warm. Neil came home at noon with the idea that there was no school this afternoon -- so he didn't go. I don't know whether he was right or not.
Wednesday, about 1:30, Babe, Jimmy, Zella & Buster came. They left the latter and went on a wild shopping tour (and to the Grand). Got back a little after six. I got Lesson 21 back, got 97 and a few slight criticisms on the first part & on the second, the comment "Very interestingly written!"!! Jimmy took us three women to the show -- novelty -- & John took care of the kids. They all went home right after the show.
Last evening, we all, except Neil, whom we couldn't find, went for a ride with Andersons. Harold got to drive because his Dad got his turbinate bone clipped and didn't feel so very good. Had a wonderful ride & discussed religion, Mrs. Anderson & I. John got some ice cream & brought Harold A. over to partake with us. He & John had quite a confidential chat in the porch swing & I read some in the Women's Home Companion. Harold is going to work in the Harvey House in Emporia this summer. The last few days, four in fact, have been real warm. Neil came home at noon with the idea that there was no school this afternoon -- so he didn't go. I don't know whether he was right or not.
Tuesday, May 19, 1925
I forgot a little something. Thurs. p.m. I washed my hair & while it was drying I fixed my flower boxes -- mostly geraniums -- the foliage seed never did sprout. Had quite a chat with Mrs. Grimes. Friday, I wrote letters to Gladys M. & Helen M.
Saturday, I worked on my lesson some in the afternoon. Daddy spent the afternoon riding in "our" car with Virgil A. Sat. eve. Ruth L. & Richard were here & we had a couple of word contests and I made some candy. And Horace & Albert were here most all day.
Sunday, Bricky went to S.S. with Ruth. Alfred G. & John were somewhere, and I fixed dinner for company, but Alfred didn't stay. (Oh, yes, I made biscuits for breakfast!). Leo came in for a while in the evening.
Yesterday, in my spare time I worked on my crazy quilt -- the kids' magazine came. And a bout four o'clock Mama & Aunt Mettie came & spent an hour. They came up on the bus for Dollar Day. Mama got me a thin house dress to be embroidered. She got Zel & Babe each a plain ready-made one. Mama looked real nice. Ruth comes in about every day -- she's getting prettier every day it seems. Mama said Aunt Jennie had her hair bobbed. I have read Colliers up to the 23rd and have read L.H.J. for Jan. '24 & am reading the Feb. issue. Haven't missed a morning bath yet!
Saturday, I worked on my lesson some in the afternoon. Daddy spent the afternoon riding in "our" car with Virgil A. Sat. eve. Ruth L. & Richard were here & we had a couple of word contests and I made some candy. And Horace & Albert were here most all day.
Sunday, Bricky went to S.S. with Ruth. Alfred G. & John were somewhere, and I fixed dinner for company, but Alfred didn't stay. (Oh, yes, I made biscuits for breakfast!). Leo came in for a while in the evening.
Yesterday, in my spare time I worked on my crazy quilt -- the kids' magazine came. And a bout four o'clock Mama & Aunt Mettie came & spent an hour. They came up on the bus for Dollar Day. Mama got me a thin house dress to be embroidered. She got Zel & Babe each a plain ready-made one. Mama looked real nice. Ruth comes in about every day -- she's getting prettier every day it seems. Mama said Aunt Jennie had her hair bobbed. I have read Colliers up to the 23rd and have read L.H.J. for Jan. '24 & am reading the Feb. issue. Haven't missed a morning bath yet!
Friday, May 15, 1925
Finished my ironing yesterday a.m. Daddy finished with the dentist last night. After the kids were ready for bed, Ruth L. came over to ask if Neil & Bricky could go over to Aunt Eva's -- she was having a party of some sort. I couldn't refuse, so I dressed them again. I got so sleepy, I went to bed. Daddy waited up for them & they came about 11 o'clock! Bricky had two sieges of spankings last night -- don't really believe they did any good. I sent a letter to Mrs. Cox yesterday.
I fixed me a new weekly work schedule today. According to it, I should accomplish a lot. I got up this morning at 6 o'clock and took a bath, going to make it a daily again. Also bathed Bricky & Jackie this afternoon, which is also going to be daily. Neil is two stars ahead in school. It rained this morning about 6:30 -- at least it started then -- I don't believe it's through yet and it's 3 o'clock. Did my Friday's cleaning this a.m., mended this p.m., and am going to write a couple of letters. Then my work for today will be done 'til supper time. Albert was over last eve. for a while.
I fixed me a new weekly work schedule today. According to it, I should accomplish a lot. I got up this morning at 6 o'clock and took a bath, going to make it a daily again. Also bathed Bricky & Jackie this afternoon, which is also going to be daily. Neil is two stars ahead in school. It rained this morning about 6:30 -- at least it started then -- I don't believe it's through yet and it's 3 o'clock. Did my Friday's cleaning this a.m., mended this p.m., and am going to write a couple of letters. Then my work for today will be done 'til supper time. Albert was over last eve. for a while.
Wednesday, May 13, 1925
It rained more Saturday morning, which of course put the jinx on our planned trip down to Johnsons as they were coming up for us. Pete took John out in a second-hand Hup. Saturday afternoon and Daddy made a $20 deposit on it. It looks as though we're going to have a car, finally. Mr. Luce accosted John Mon. nite & told him Pete was cheating us ($300 is what we're going to pay) also that Pete was only nice to John because he wanted to sell him a car, etc. I suppose he wanted us to buy one from their son Ralph. Well, I'd rather trust Pete.
Bricky went to S.S. with Ruth Sunday morning. I was helping Neil cut some doll furniture about 11 o'clock when who should drive up but Clara, Anna, Anna's betrothed, Charlotte and her man. Anna has a diamond, real pretty. Her man isn't much for looks, and doesn't look very strong but is quiet & seems nice and Anna is quite crazy about him. She said she guessed there was no fool like an old fool. They stayed just long enough to change clothes & went. Came back again about 6:30 for a little while. Charlotte's man is nice looking and quite witty. I like Charlotte, believe she has more to her than either Anna or Clara. Daddy worked down at the shop a while in the morning. I didn't do much all day -- didn't even read.
Monday, I sent a letter to Mama, also the American. The mail man has been passing us up every day, don't like it at all. Got the Unity Tuesday is all. Of course I washed yesterday and ironed this morning It was almost warm enough for me yesterday, but it rained again last night. I sent Lesson 21 today -- have my doubts about it. About 11:30 last night, someone roused us from sleep, ringing the doorbell. It was Dorothy & Velma Farrar. They (six girls including one of the H.S. teachers) had driven up but their car went bum so they wanted to stay all night (the others stayed somewhere else). They got up about 5:30 and left. I have read Colliers up to the last one, the 16th, and am reading the L.H. Journal for Dec. last. Finished reading "The Cobweb" by Margaretta Tuttle. Wasn't very crazy about it. I am working on my third crochet inset. It doesn't look as though Aunt Minnie is coming to see me. Jackie says quite a few words but doesn't combine any, and he has no idea what a bathroom is for.
[Anna and Clara are John Johnson's sisters. Anna was 18 months older than John, and Clara about 4 years younger than him. I'm not sure who Charlotte is! --kp]
Bricky went to S.S. with Ruth Sunday morning. I was helping Neil cut some doll furniture about 11 o'clock when who should drive up but Clara, Anna, Anna's betrothed, Charlotte and her man. Anna has a diamond, real pretty. Her man isn't much for looks, and doesn't look very strong but is quiet & seems nice and Anna is quite crazy about him. She said she guessed there was no fool like an old fool. They stayed just long enough to change clothes & went. Came back again about 6:30 for a little while. Charlotte's man is nice looking and quite witty. I like Charlotte, believe she has more to her than either Anna or Clara. Daddy worked down at the shop a while in the morning. I didn't do much all day -- didn't even read.
Monday, I sent a letter to Mama, also the American. The mail man has been passing us up every day, don't like it at all. Got the Unity Tuesday is all. Of course I washed yesterday and ironed this morning It was almost warm enough for me yesterday, but it rained again last night. I sent Lesson 21 today -- have my doubts about it. About 11:30 last night, someone roused us from sleep, ringing the doorbell. It was Dorothy & Velma Farrar. They (six girls including one of the H.S. teachers) had driven up but their car went bum so they wanted to stay all night (the others stayed somewhere else). They got up about 5:30 and left. I have read Colliers up to the last one, the 16th, and am reading the L.H. Journal for Dec. last. Finished reading "The Cobweb" by Margaretta Tuttle. Wasn't very crazy about it. I am working on my third crochet inset. It doesn't look as though Aunt Minnie is coming to see me. Jackie says quite a few words but doesn't combine any, and he has no idea what a bathroom is for.
[Anna and Clara are John Johnson's sisters. Anna was 18 months older than John, and Clara about 4 years younger than him. I'm not sure who Charlotte is! --kp]
Friday, May 8, 1925
The days scoot along so fast I don't get near the things done I want to. Ironed Wednesday a.m. and entertained an old man -- he must have been in his seventies. He was taking orders for dress goods. I ordered some tan for a dress for myself, yellow for a dress for Bricky. I finished my ironing stint in the p.m. & mended. I got back Lesson 20 and got 96, mostly favorable criticisms. Every lesson, when I first look at it, I feel positive I never can do it, but I do and guess I don't do so bad.
Yesterday I started to iron & "it" went on the ping-a-ling, so just did my Friday's cleaning -- also bathroom. John had ordered me a new iron & board Wednesday. It came about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon & I made use of it immediately. I wrote & mailed letters to Virgil & Zella & sent the American to Mama. I got a letter from Bernice -- very interesting! Just think! She's ridden up "Fifth Avenue" on top of a bus! Harold Anderson was so anxious to sell John a car last night, he actually came to the house. It is an Essex Touring for $300. May take it if they'll (Pete) hold it 'til we get the down payment. Just because I haven't mentioned her, don't think Ruth hasn't been in this week because she has. Albert was in one evening, too.
Finished my ironing this morning and cleaned the dining room. I got a letter from Mama and she said Aunt Minnie was coming to Topeka tomorrow noon & would come here sometime. Neil is ahead in his class. One time this week he was two stars ahead. They started getting stars in arithmetic -- when they get something no one else gets, they get a star. That's "how come" the spurt ahead. It has rained off and on all day today -- and the kids are quite fierce (especially Bricky) when they have to stay in. I am crocheting some insets -- to put in some pillow slips I am planning to make Babe for her birthday. I am reading Colliers for May 2.
Yesterday I started to iron & "it" went on the ping-a-ling, so just did my Friday's cleaning -- also bathroom. John had ordered me a new iron & board Wednesday. It came about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon & I made use of it immediately. I wrote & mailed letters to Virgil & Zella & sent the American to Mama. I got a letter from Bernice -- very interesting! Just think! She's ridden up "Fifth Avenue" on top of a bus! Harold Anderson was so anxious to sell John a car last night, he actually came to the house. It is an Essex Touring for $300. May take it if they'll (Pete) hold it 'til we get the down payment. Just because I haven't mentioned her, don't think Ruth hasn't been in this week because she has. Albert was in one evening, too.
Finished my ironing this morning and cleaned the dining room. I got a letter from Mama and she said Aunt Minnie was coming to Topeka tomorrow noon & would come here sometime. Neil is ahead in his class. One time this week he was two stars ahead. They started getting stars in arithmetic -- when they get something no one else gets, they get a star. That's "how come" the spurt ahead. It has rained off and on all day today -- and the kids are quite fierce (especially Bricky) when they have to stay in. I am crocheting some insets -- to put in some pillow slips I am planning to make Babe for her birthday. I am reading Colliers for May 2.
Tuesday, May 5, 1925
Ruth Luce, Neil & Bricky had a great time Fri. nite hanging May Baskets. I went with them to hang the last one. Ruth wanted to hang it over on Western. But, when we got there, someone was on the porch so we couldn't hang it. Daddy called Albert up Fri. nite and asked them to come up Sun. for dinner. He also went to the dentist, but the dentist failed to show up.
Saturday a.m. I worked, as usual. In the afternoon, Daddy & Bricky went up town & to the dentist's. Neil dressed up, planning to go to the Fair Grounds as it was Boy's Day. But he misunderstood about the meeting place, so he didn't gt to go. He took his disappointment very nicely. I played baseball with him & Daddy bought him a new bat & ball. I told Daddy to get Bricky's beads I took to get fixed, and he wasn't paying enough attention to me. He got her some beads at the 10-cent store & her others are still up town. Such men! Had quite a little chat with Miss Scott Sat. afternoon. She asked me if I made the candy in the May Basket -- said it was good. Also talked a little with her and Lena Anderson C. In the evening John & Neil played ball with Harold & Virgil Anderson. I have started a "crazy" lawn quilt. I have a plain lawn side already pieced, did it last winter. Mrs. Anderson asked me to go to church with them Sun. morning, but of course I couldn't because we were expecting company.
They (Albert, Josephine & Betty) came about 11:00 and J. & I discussed our in-laws. Ha! Betty looks just like Albert and is real small & smart which, of course, makes her quite cute. And she wears little panties -- imagine it! -- and six months younger than Jackie. Josephine said she had been broke ever since she was 9 months old. Some smart child! Bricky went to S.S. with Ruth, but Neil didn't go. He was away, playing most all day. About 3 o'clock who should come but Agnes, Eskel, Clara & Helen. When J. saw them, she said she wasn't surprised. You see, I suppose, they heard John call Josephine. And Agnes can't possibly let anyone get ahead of her -- she even asked me how John happened to ask them. Ha! As usual, the line of conversation was "money". Agnes thinks in terms of dollars and cents. Albert & J. had to go home soon after the others came. They traded their coupe in on a truck, so they rode up with some neighbors and the latter started home early. The second bunch left about six. We ate ice cream before they left. I sure had an awful headache all day, but got by. Washed the dishes after they all left and went to bed as soon as I got the kids there. It rained about 4:30 -- quite a shower, but it didn't last long.
I gave Josephine Bricky's crepe de chine dress she had outgrown & a couple of patterns. In that letter I wrote to Ruth J. after her baby was born, I told her to come up some day. She told it over the phone & said she was coming & I guess they (Johnsons) all were excited about that. Clara said Anna was engaged to a Swede grocer in Osage City. Ruth named her baby Leonard Leroy. I forgot! I got a letter from Mama Saturday -- said Aunt J. & family had arrived. Yesterday, I made the blue gingham house dress Bernice gave me for my birthday. I got two Enterprises from Zella. Last night, I worked on my quilt -- sure going to be a poky job.
I washed today -- it's been quite chilly yesterday & today -- will be glad when it's warm enough to suit me.
Saturday a.m. I worked, as usual. In the afternoon, Daddy & Bricky went up town & to the dentist's. Neil dressed up, planning to go to the Fair Grounds as it was Boy's Day. But he misunderstood about the meeting place, so he didn't gt to go. He took his disappointment very nicely. I played baseball with him & Daddy bought him a new bat & ball. I told Daddy to get Bricky's beads I took to get fixed, and he wasn't paying enough attention to me. He got her some beads at the 10-cent store & her others are still up town. Such men! Had quite a little chat with Miss Scott Sat. afternoon. She asked me if I made the candy in the May Basket -- said it was good. Also talked a little with her and Lena Anderson C. In the evening John & Neil played ball with Harold & Virgil Anderson. I have started a "crazy" lawn quilt. I have a plain lawn side already pieced, did it last winter. Mrs. Anderson asked me to go to church with them Sun. morning, but of course I couldn't because we were expecting company.
They (Albert, Josephine & Betty) came about 11:00 and J. & I discussed our in-laws. Ha! Betty looks just like Albert and is real small & smart which, of course, makes her quite cute. And she wears little panties -- imagine it! -- and six months younger than Jackie. Josephine said she had been broke ever since she was 9 months old. Some smart child! Bricky went to S.S. with Ruth, but Neil didn't go. He was away, playing most all day. About 3 o'clock who should come but Agnes, Eskel, Clara & Helen. When J. saw them, she said she wasn't surprised. You see, I suppose, they heard John call Josephine. And Agnes can't possibly let anyone get ahead of her -- she even asked me how John happened to ask them. Ha! As usual, the line of conversation was "money". Agnes thinks in terms of dollars and cents. Albert & J. had to go home soon after the others came. They traded their coupe in on a truck, so they rode up with some neighbors and the latter started home early. The second bunch left about six. We ate ice cream before they left. I sure had an awful headache all day, but got by. Washed the dishes after they all left and went to bed as soon as I got the kids there. It rained about 4:30 -- quite a shower, but it didn't last long.
I gave Josephine Bricky's crepe de chine dress she had outgrown & a couple of patterns. In that letter I wrote to Ruth J. after her baby was born, I told her to come up some day. She told it over the phone & said she was coming & I guess they (Johnsons) all were excited about that. Clara said Anna was engaged to a Swede grocer in Osage City. Ruth named her baby Leonard Leroy. I forgot! I got a letter from Mama Saturday -- said Aunt J. & family had arrived. Yesterday, I made the blue gingham house dress Bernice gave me for my birthday. I got two Enterprises from Zella. Last night, I worked on my quilt -- sure going to be a poky job.
I washed today -- it's been quite chilly yesterday & today -- will be glad when it's warm enough to suit me.
Friday, May 1, 1925
Neil didn't have to go to school Wednesday afternoon -- opening game of baseball -- so I left him home to take care of the other two & went up town. I hung my clothes out in the forenoon. It blew a terrible gale all day and was cold. I sent for a magazine for the kids, took Bricky's chain to be fixed, got some crepe paper to make May Baskets (I've been making them off and on ever since). Got Neil some Mother Goose stationery & he wrote his first letter -- to Algora Burquett. I got a note from Aunt B. telling me she got home O.K.
Of course I ironed yesterday morning, got a letter from Jonesie and she has two beaux -- good for her! She said she'd try & remember my words -- to look forward, not backward. Mabel M. cam in about 5:30 and stayed just long enough to eat supper. She looked real nice. Ruth Luce was over for awhile after supper, helping to make May Baskets.
I wrote a letter to Mama today -- wonder why I didn't hear from her this week. I did my Friday's cleaning this morning & am ironing this afternoon. Oh, yes. I made candy this a.m. for the May Baskets. Daddy had an abcessed tooth pulled this week & is going to have it (and another one) bridged in tonight. Tomorrow & Sunday I am reading Colliers for April 25.
Of course I ironed yesterday morning, got a letter from Jonesie and she has two beaux -- good for her! She said she'd try & remember my words -- to look forward, not backward. Mabel M. cam in about 5:30 and stayed just long enough to eat supper. She looked real nice. Ruth Luce was over for awhile after supper, helping to make May Baskets.
I wrote a letter to Mama today -- wonder why I didn't hear from her this week. I did my Friday's cleaning this morning & am ironing this afternoon. Oh, yes. I made candy this a.m. for the May Baskets. Daddy had an abcessed tooth pulled this week & is going to have it (and another one) bridged in tonight. Tomorrow & Sunday I am reading Colliers for April 25.
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