A week ago Sunday, Daddy worked until two o'clock. After that, we went for a ride out Central Avenue looking for Uncle Jim again, but didn't find him. It turned a little cooler about five o'clock, seemed quit a relief after such a hot day! We went a different way, coming home, a not-very-much travelled road, picked some Indian Paint Weed and some Elderberry Blossoms, made a pretty combination. Daddy & I read in the evening & Leo dropped in for a few minutes.
Monday morning I went to Dr. Allen's, left about 9:15 and didn't get back 'til 11:45 -- had to wait so long for my turn. His assistant wasn't there. Neil took good care of Bricky & Jackie, so I gave him a dime. But I got Bricky a little parasol for a quarter. The demanding people like Bricky always get the lion's share. Dr. Allen said as soon as I could afford to lose four or five days, he would do something to me -- said that the tissues would have to be broken down. He suggested we wait until after the 4th. Luces & Andersons left just after noon on their trip. I don't remember, but I suppose we went for a ride that eve.
I washed Tuesday, of course. I got two letters -- one from Alma Randel and one from Jonesie.
Wednesday morning I went to the doctor and ironed all afternoon. I took Bricky to the doctor with me. Dr. Allen said they were going to adopt a child as soon as they got out of debt. It seems they can't have any of their own. I t was awfully hot that day, over a hundred. I fixed a picnic supper & we took it & went out Central Ave. to a woods. After we ate, we all went wading in a little stream there. The kids sure got a kick out of it.
Thursday I finished ironing in the morning. Did some mending & cleaning in the afternoon. Mrs. Grimed visited in the evening with me a little, and Leo was over for a little & got us each an ice cream cone.
Friday I went to the doctor in the a.m. The kids played with Bobby in his sand pile all the time I was gone. In the afternoon, I cleaned the house & bathed the kids. I got a letter from Dorothy -- a answer to one I wrote her the first of the week, asking her if she'd come up this week and keep house for me while I was under the weather. She didn't know for sure -- Glenn went to Colorado so her folks sort of need her. But Aunt Rena wanted me to call Mabel & give her a ride home. So I called her & she came in soon after six. We got started about 6:30. We went the Carbondale road, which was a mistake -- there were so many detours because of new bridges, etc. Stopped at Scranton for a minute & saw Herman, Oscar & Albert. Mr. Bolton, the cashier of the Scranton Bank, killed himself -- he was $55,000 short. We went to Zella's when we got to Burlingame. Ernest Spaulding & family came later & the kids had some sparklers & Roman candles. We went out home about 10:30. The folks came home from town immediately after. I took the W.H.C. & American to the folks. I finished them some time during the week. We stayed up for about an hour discussing Paul & Zella. Paul is getting worse -- drinks all the time & they go all the time. No wonder Buster is sick. I don't see why Zella doesn't stay home with him even tho' Paul won't.
Saturday was the glorious 4th. Of course, John had to go out to his folks in the morning & didn't get back until after 11 o'clock. He stopped at Grandma's for Ruth, and Alice Mc brought Babe out. Jimmy had to work, of course. Ice cream is too popular on the 4th! Mr. Mc has been stewed for quite a while, so they locked him up for the 4th. Mrs. has been quite sick & of course he makes her worse. We all went in our car to Osage, took our dinners & ate them in the park. Had my first fried chicken -- tasted just right. I called Aunt Rena in the morning & she said she'd let Dorothy come up. They & Uncle Leon's were in Osage too.
Saturday, I worked (strange?!). Finished cleaning the house & bathed kids & washed heads. Daddy went up town in the afternoon & we took our suppers & drove out Central Ave. and ate it.
Sunday a.m. Grimes left for Minnesota about six o'clock. Daddy went to work at the same time. Alma & Lloyd & family came about eleven o'clock. Their family consists of: Phillip, five the 30th of this month, Lloyd K, two in January, and Yvonne, one this month or next Nice little family. Enjoyed them very much but was sorry John had to work. A & L quarrel just like they did when they were in H.S. I wonder what makes them do it. Daddy came home for dinner & worked until 9 p.m. Randel's left about 5:30.
Monday morning, I sewed. Did all the stitching on my embroidered lawn, need a little lace in neck & sleeves. I got a letter from my school & I can get reinstated any time for a dollar a year. Also got a letter from Mrs. Fossberg. I sent a letter to Bernice. I finished reading the W.H.C. last evening -- a rather promising story has started "Grandpa's Affairs" by Rowland.
I washed this morning. Mary Reese stopped a few minutes this evening on her way home from work. Harold A. came over for more reading this a.m. Mrs. Shiffer was here this morning to tell us not to pay any attention to Mr. when he ass for the rent & also that she'll come down $3 on the rent if we want to stay (John told her we were going to move. We do want to.)She looks real well, I thought. Oh, I forgot, Mabel M dropped in for supper last night.
Sunday, June 28, 1925
A week ago Friday, on the 19th, about five o'clock, Clara & Charlotte came with Oscar. They stayed for supper, all night, and until Sat. afternoon when they went back with Oscar. Leo took them for a ride a little Fri. evening. Dorothy went over to Julia Hanna Chubbs after she came home from town, went on a picnic with them & got home about 10 o'clock. We all stayed up 'til nearly midnight, talking. Religion was the main topic of conversation. Clara was the only Foundationalist among us. Then we gather up enough among us to get a quart of ice cream. Dorothy slept with me.
Dady called Dr. Allen to find out if he could do me any good. He said for me to come to see him -- which I did Sat. morning. The girls were housekeepers & nurse girls while I was gone. Dr. Allen has another doctor with him, a little man. He game me the same old treatment and spoke as though there were no "cure" for it. It sure was hot that day. Everyone took baths. Mabel came in Sat. eve. for supper, stayed all night & she & Dorothy went to the Grand. Daddy took us for a little ride on the Dover Road.
Sunday morning we went down to Babe's for dinner. We dropped Dorothy & Mabel at the S.B.A and we had to fix a tire this side of Auburn. Mama & Papa & Zel & family were at Babe's too. We had a lovely dinner. Zella, Paul & Buster are going to see their things & got to California. Buster has to have a change of climate -- he has asthma. Except Mama & Papa, we stayed for a "buffet" supper, after which we all planned "going to California." Of course, neither John or Jimmy would go for all their talking. We stopped for Dorothy on our way home.
Monday morning I went to the doctors -- Dr. Allen wasn't there, but I like the other doctor's method of treatment better anyway. Bricky went to Bible School every morning last week. Friday was the last day. Monday afternoon, I cut Bricky's organdy dress and sewed some on it. Mon. eve., Dorothy, Uncle Eddie & Aunt Jessie took Mabel, Dorothy & me to the Grand. It was "Up in Mabel's Room", an we rode in state in a Chandler Coach. Mrs. Waldele acted peaved about something -- because her husband took a married woman? She didn't worry -- I don't want him -- she did thaw out a bit on our way home.
Tuesday I washed of course. It doesn't seem possible, but I believe we all stayed home both Tues. & Wed. nights. I think one of those nights we had some ice cream.
Wednesday a.m. I went to Dr. Allen -- he was back & treated me. I forgot to say that when Dr. Allen introduced me to the other doctor, he said that I had more nerve per square inch than anyone he knew. I ironed Wed. afternoon, also Thurs. morning.
Daddy took Dorothy & me out to Ripley Park to a dance Thurs. evening. Leo & Rose were there -- Joanne & Nellie Reese & the former danced quite frequently with Slim, her ex-husband. Chet & Margaret Collins were there, too. Also Ruth Carlson, foolish as ever. Dorothy danced once with Leo & with Nellie Reese. I enjoyed the conversation around me. We walked home, stopped & got us a hamburger with onions & got home around 11:30.
Friday morning I went to the doctor's again. Dorothy did my cleaning while I was gone. It rained some. I tried to sew in the afternoon but didn't accomplish much. Ruth was over, wanting something to do, so I let her make a cake. Dorothy went out to Mabel's & stayed all night. Fri. eve. Bricky went to the Program the Bible Class gave. Daddy, Jack & I went for a ride (we couldn't find Neil). We went out to the S.B.A. & took Dorothy's letter.
Dorothy called me Sat. morning at Grimes to see if Leo had let me know about going down home. I got to talking to Mrs. Grimes about my ailment. She said Lucila had the same, fussed with doctors & finally went to the Mayo Bros. & got cured. So I told John at noon & he thought that was a good plan. Dorothy came in at 2 o'clock & we got ready & started down home about 2:45, had to stop and change a tire once. Got Jackie some new white sandals -- sure tickled him. We stopped at the Ice Plant & got some of Jimmy's ice cream & took it over to Zella's & ate it. Others there were: Mabel Reese & baby, Dorothy Brown, Aunt Mettie & Aunt Rena. Had quite a party. Then we startd out home, augmented by Buster. Stopped for a minute at Babe's. Mama said she'd go with me to Mayo's but they suggested we talk to Dr. Schenck about it first. Of course we went into town after supper. Dr. Schenck said he had operated on a sinus & cured it, so I guess I won't have to got to Mayo's. But Dr. Allen makes me mad, fiddling along for two years, & the same as telling me that the thing was incurable. I heard him say in a low voice Fri. when the other doctor showed him the pus he got, that that wasn't doing any good, that something else would have to be done. If he doesn't suggest operating this week, I'm going to tell him a thing or two. Bricky & I went shopping with Mama for a little -- chatted with Mrs. Spurlock a little. Daddy fixed tires & kept Jackie & Buster. We took the latter home & then 616 Polk for us. Got here at 11:30.
I forgot a thing or two. Thurs. morning, Mabel Reese's mother brought Merrill & his cousin over to play with Neil. I got a letter from Bernice. I find I said that once before. I ahve read some in both the American & W.H.C, finished Colliers for June 6th. Zella has sold some of her furniture already. Thurs. was Junior's 6th birthday & Fri. was Buster's 5th. I haven't gotten either of them anything yet.
Dady called Dr. Allen to find out if he could do me any good. He said for me to come to see him -- which I did Sat. morning. The girls were housekeepers & nurse girls while I was gone. Dr. Allen has another doctor with him, a little man. He game me the same old treatment and spoke as though there were no "cure" for it. It sure was hot that day. Everyone took baths. Mabel came in Sat. eve. for supper, stayed all night & she & Dorothy went to the Grand. Daddy took us for a little ride on the Dover Road.
Sunday morning we went down to Babe's for dinner. We dropped Dorothy & Mabel at the S.B.A and we had to fix a tire this side of Auburn. Mama & Papa & Zel & family were at Babe's too. We had a lovely dinner. Zella, Paul & Buster are going to see their things & got to California. Buster has to have a change of climate -- he has asthma. Except Mama & Papa, we stayed for a "buffet" supper, after which we all planned "going to California." Of course, neither John or Jimmy would go for all their talking. We stopped for Dorothy on our way home.
Monday morning I went to the doctors -- Dr. Allen wasn't there, but I like the other doctor's method of treatment better anyway. Bricky went to Bible School every morning last week. Friday was the last day. Monday afternoon, I cut Bricky's organdy dress and sewed some on it. Mon. eve., Dorothy, Uncle Eddie & Aunt Jessie took Mabel, Dorothy & me to the Grand. It was "Up in Mabel's Room", an we rode in state in a Chandler Coach. Mrs. Waldele acted peaved about something -- because her husband took a married woman? She didn't worry -- I don't want him -- she did thaw out a bit on our way home.
Tuesday I washed of course. It doesn't seem possible, but I believe we all stayed home both Tues. & Wed. nights. I think one of those nights we had some ice cream.
Wednesday a.m. I went to Dr. Allen -- he was back & treated me. I forgot to say that when Dr. Allen introduced me to the other doctor, he said that I had more nerve per square inch than anyone he knew. I ironed Wed. afternoon, also Thurs. morning.
Daddy took Dorothy & me out to Ripley Park to a dance Thurs. evening. Leo & Rose were there -- Joanne & Nellie Reese & the former danced quite frequently with Slim, her ex-husband. Chet & Margaret Collins were there, too. Also Ruth Carlson, foolish as ever. Dorothy danced once with Leo & with Nellie Reese. I enjoyed the conversation around me. We walked home, stopped & got us a hamburger with onions & got home around 11:30.
Friday morning I went to the doctor's again. Dorothy did my cleaning while I was gone. It rained some. I tried to sew in the afternoon but didn't accomplish much. Ruth was over, wanting something to do, so I let her make a cake. Dorothy went out to Mabel's & stayed all night. Fri. eve. Bricky went to the Program the Bible Class gave. Daddy, Jack & I went for a ride (we couldn't find Neil). We went out to the S.B.A. & took Dorothy's letter.
Dorothy called me Sat. morning at Grimes to see if Leo had let me know about going down home. I got to talking to Mrs. Grimes about my ailment. She said Lucila had the same, fussed with doctors & finally went to the Mayo Bros. & got cured. So I told John at noon & he thought that was a good plan. Dorothy came in at 2 o'clock & we got ready & started down home about 2:45, had to stop and change a tire once. Got Jackie some new white sandals -- sure tickled him. We stopped at the Ice Plant & got some of Jimmy's ice cream & took it over to Zella's & ate it. Others there were: Mabel Reese & baby, Dorothy Brown, Aunt Mettie & Aunt Rena. Had quite a party. Then we startd out home, augmented by Buster. Stopped for a minute at Babe's. Mama said she'd go with me to Mayo's but they suggested we talk to Dr. Schenck about it first. Of course we went into town after supper. Dr. Schenck said he had operated on a sinus & cured it, so I guess I won't have to got to Mayo's. But Dr. Allen makes me mad, fiddling along for two years, & the same as telling me that the thing was incurable. I heard him say in a low voice Fri. when the other doctor showed him the pus he got, that that wasn't doing any good, that something else would have to be done. If he doesn't suggest operating this week, I'm going to tell him a thing or two. Bricky & I went shopping with Mama for a little -- chatted with Mrs. Spurlock a little. Daddy fixed tires & kept Jackie & Buster. We took the latter home & then 616 Polk for us. Got here at 11:30.
I forgot a thing or two. Thurs. morning, Mabel Reese's mother brought Merrill & his cousin over to play with Neil. I got a letter from Bernice. I find I said that once before. I ahve read some in both the American & W.H.C, finished Colliers for June 6th. Zella has sold some of her furniture already. Thurs. was Junior's 6th birthday & Fri. was Buster's 5th. I haven't gotten either of them anything yet.
Friday, June 19, 1925
T's still "fugiting." Let's see, I got to Wednesday night -- 10th. The next morning, Aunt Jennie & Uncle Ed went up town again leaving Cecil here & got back about lunch time. They left for Burlingame in the middle of the afternoon. I didn't accomplish much that day, but did work on my dress a little. In the evening, we went for a ride out to Central Ave. trying to find Uncle Jim's, but e didn't remember the directions well enough.
It rained all night and all day Friday. Friday was Bricky's fourth birthday. I ironed in the morning, finished my dress in the afternoon. Ruth Luce & Helen Christman came over & made some candy & we played a map game of Ruth's.
Saturday, I worked hard, cleaned the whole house & bathed kids & myself. Daddy worked for Dave C. in the p.m. Bricky went to the Cozy with Ruth Robinson. When Daddy came home, he said "Let's go to Burlingame." Of course, I was willing. After we were all ready, we had to wait for Bricky to come home from the show. We got started about 7:30. We went through Auburn road & it was fine -- the best road we've struck yet. The roads in Burlingame were terrible, the paving & rain at fault. About the first person I saw was Neil -- he seemed quite glad to see us. Papa & Glenn were with him. Bricky went into the show and found Granny. I went down to Sutherland's and got a pattern for Bricky's blue organdy dress. On my way, I met Mrs. Mable Reese & baby & she went with me. We then went up to the rest room so baby could "lunch" where Mama and Bricky found us. Mabel went home & we went up to the dance. Dorothy was there & she told me she was going home with us. Nellie H. Middleton came over & sat by us & she & I had a nice chat. When we left, she walked down the street with us. I also saw Clara Briggs & baby. Daddy took care of Jackie all evening -- quite a relief for me.
Sunday morning, Mama & I had quite a confidential talk. Called Babe & invited her out for dinner, but they didn't come until after dinner. Then Dad, John, Jimmy & Neil went to the ball game. Babe seems to feel quite gay -- says she's getting lazier all the time. Jimmy got a woman to do their washing. Bricky & Jackie were quite cranky, but I finally got them both rocked to sleep after which we got a little peace until they awoke. Uncle Leon & family stopped a few minutes. Jimmy & John fixed Papa's desk (one Grandpa Hayson gave him) & then we all ate supper, immediately after which we all started for home. We went for Dorothy & Glenn & another boy road to Burlingame with us. We stopped at Zella's for Bricky's birthday present, some novelty print for a dress & pattern. Zella & family dined with Ernest Spaldings. Ha! Sat. nite, Babe went to a shower for Beth Haller -- she is going to marry Fred Schenck. Mildred Bush is going to have a six-week kindergarten & Buster is going. Leo stopped in soon after we got home & kidded Dorothy a bit, tried to get her to go for a ride, but she wouldn't go.
Monday, I sewed & made Bricky's dress, the one Zella gave her. Got a letter from Bernice. Monday eve. we went for a ride out to the S.B.A, got Mabel & then went to Gage's & to Garfield & took Mabel home. It rained in the night and part of Tuesday morning.
I washed Tuesday. Mabel came to town, here for supper; then we three women went to the Novelty. The Seamen Players were "it." Mabel stayed all night. John took her out Wednesday morning. Dorothy went with them. Oh, yes! Bricky went with Ruth & Helen to the Presbyterian Bible School, Tuesday a.m., also Wed. & Thurs. She went up town with Dorothy Tues. afternoon.
I ironed Wednesday morning. Dorothy went out to the S.B.A. about 10 o'clock & got back about 5 o'clock. She went to a show with Florence Hanna in the evening. Daddy took us for a ride -- out to Highland Park, to Pauline & home.
Yesterday, I felt punk but managed to finish my ironing. We went for another ride last night. Dorothy went with us -- also Horace. We went to Garfield to see Soldier's Creek -- it was up, then we went to Pauline to see a house that was for rent. We had an idea of moving "out" & saving some money, but it was rented. Had some ice cream after we got home.
Did my Friday cleaning this a.m. & mending. Dorothy & Bricky have gone up town this afternoon & I washed my hair. I am sure away behind in all my work. I forgot to say that I got a lesson back a week ago yesterday -- got 97. I finished reading Fannie Kilbourne's story in the Colliers -- O.K., but nothing special. Have started The Professor's House by Willa Cather. Am up to June 6 in Colliers. Got July Companion today. Oh, yes, and we got a letter from Marian Haney Saturday.
It rained all night and all day Friday. Friday was Bricky's fourth birthday. I ironed in the morning, finished my dress in the afternoon. Ruth Luce & Helen Christman came over & made some candy & we played a map game of Ruth's.
Saturday, I worked hard, cleaned the whole house & bathed kids & myself. Daddy worked for Dave C. in the p.m. Bricky went to the Cozy with Ruth Robinson. When Daddy came home, he said "Let's go to Burlingame." Of course, I was willing. After we were all ready, we had to wait for Bricky to come home from the show. We got started about 7:30. We went through Auburn road & it was fine -- the best road we've struck yet. The roads in Burlingame were terrible, the paving & rain at fault. About the first person I saw was Neil -- he seemed quite glad to see us. Papa & Glenn were with him. Bricky went into the show and found Granny. I went down to Sutherland's and got a pattern for Bricky's blue organdy dress. On my way, I met Mrs. Mable Reese & baby & she went with me. We then went up to the rest room so baby could "lunch" where Mama and Bricky found us. Mabel went home & we went up to the dance. Dorothy was there & she told me she was going home with us. Nellie H. Middleton came over & sat by us & she & I had a nice chat. When we left, she walked down the street with us. I also saw Clara Briggs & baby. Daddy took care of Jackie all evening -- quite a relief for me.
Sunday morning, Mama & I had quite a confidential talk. Called Babe & invited her out for dinner, but they didn't come until after dinner. Then Dad, John, Jimmy & Neil went to the ball game. Babe seems to feel quite gay -- says she's getting lazier all the time. Jimmy got a woman to do their washing. Bricky & Jackie were quite cranky, but I finally got them both rocked to sleep after which we got a little peace until they awoke. Uncle Leon & family stopped a few minutes. Jimmy & John fixed Papa's desk (one Grandpa Hayson gave him) & then we all ate supper, immediately after which we all started for home. We went for Dorothy & Glenn & another boy road to Burlingame with us. We stopped at Zella's for Bricky's birthday present, some novelty print for a dress & pattern. Zella & family dined with Ernest Spaldings. Ha! Sat. nite, Babe went to a shower for Beth Haller -- she is going to marry Fred Schenck. Mildred Bush is going to have a six-week kindergarten & Buster is going. Leo stopped in soon after we got home & kidded Dorothy a bit, tried to get her to go for a ride, but she wouldn't go.
Monday, I sewed & made Bricky's dress, the one Zella gave her. Got a letter from Bernice. Monday eve. we went for a ride out to the S.B.A, got Mabel & then went to Gage's & to Garfield & took Mabel home. It rained in the night and part of Tuesday morning.
I washed Tuesday. Mabel came to town, here for supper; then we three women went to the Novelty. The Seamen Players were "it." Mabel stayed all night. John took her out Wednesday morning. Dorothy went with them. Oh, yes! Bricky went with Ruth & Helen to the Presbyterian Bible School, Tuesday a.m., also Wed. & Thurs. She went up town with Dorothy Tues. afternoon.
I ironed Wednesday morning. Dorothy went out to the S.B.A. about 10 o'clock & got back about 5 o'clock. She went to a show with Florence Hanna in the evening. Daddy took us for a ride -- out to Highland Park, to Pauline & home.
Yesterday, I felt punk but managed to finish my ironing. We went for another ride last night. Dorothy went with us -- also Horace. We went to Garfield to see Soldier's Creek -- it was up, then we went to Pauline to see a house that was for rent. We had an idea of moving "out" & saving some money, but it was rented. Had some ice cream after we got home.
Did my Friday cleaning this a.m. & mending. Dorothy & Bricky have gone up town this afternoon & I washed my hair. I am sure away behind in all my work. I forgot to say that I got a lesson back a week ago yesterday -- got 97. I finished reading Fannie Kilbourne's story in the Colliers -- O.K., but nothing special. Have started The Professor's House by Willa Cather. Am up to June 6 in Colliers. Got July Companion today. Oh, yes, and we got a letter from Marian Haney Saturday.
Friday, June 12, 1925
Old "tempus" sure does "fugit" but reckon I can't stop it. I don't recall what I did Fri. eve.
Sat. a.m. I did my Sat. cleaning, also helped Mrs. Grimes pick a few cherries -- climbed a tree. In the p.m., I bathed & washed heads of us four. Ruth came over about 4 o'clock and we made some pimento sandwiches & ice lemonade. We started to Scranton about 6. Daddy worked for Dave C. in the afternoon. We got to Scranton about 7:30, went up town about 9. The men took care of the kids while we (Josephine & I) bought groceries. Then we watched the kids while John & Albert went somewhere. When we got home, we had a midnight lunch & then went to bed. Oh, yes! Josephine's sister Louise, husband & friends, a married couple, stopped a few minutes on their way from Topeka in a Ford to Fostoria for a dance. Herman & Mildred stopped for a few minutes, too.
Sunday morning scooted by -- Josephine & I discussed everything & everybody, had dinner about 1:30, a real nice one. Then we all dolled up & went over to Agnes' (Clara called in the morning & suggested we do). Agnes had company for dinner -- Johnsons (Charlotte is there) and Bostroms. Louise went with us too -- she is going to stay a week with Josephine. She cried when her husband left her. She talks awfully rough but she has good sense down deep. Agnes was just ready to fix "coffee" when John got the notion to go -- think it bothered her some. We went to my folks -- Mama was alone -- then we took Neil down to Mills to the ball game where Papa was. We saw Paul & Zella for a minute, too. Mama gave Bricky a doll for her birthday. Left Neil with Dad and he wouldn't kiss me "good bye" -- too embarrassing in front of so many people. Then we went to Burlingame, stopped at Babe's, her eyes were sure swelled. She gave Bricky silk sox for her birthday, then we went back home (Albert's) washed dishes, made ice cream & got supper. Josephine's Aunt Polly & sister Dorothy came by. Emily Pittick, an old maid & old settler neighbor of Josephine, came for milk, and Esther H. Hulse & family stopped for a minute. I went out & chatted with them a bit. Their kids, Ella Lee & Homer, are cute, especially the former. It was 9:30 when we got home. Bricky was sick on the way -- too much ice cream, I guess. Sure seemed odd coming home without Neil.
Monday, I had nothing to sew, so embroidered on my dress until I ran out of floss, crocheted some, read some, & napped some. Daddy took me up town directly after work. I got a pattern for my dress, Bricky a doll buggy for her birthday & met Daddy's dentist, Mr. Darling. His dog has a god tooth. He said (not the dog) that we had nice babies.
Of course I washed Tuesday, and it sure was hot, so was Monday. In the afternoon, I felt so horrid, I napped, took a bath, but let my house go. Also Bricky didn't get cleaned up 'til supper time. I was cutting out my dress & who should come but Aunt Jennie, Uncle Ed & Cecil. They stayed just a few minutes, went to Uncle Ed's cousins for the night.
Wednesday a.m. they brought Cecil over to play with Bricky while they went up town -- got back just at noon. I ironed in the a.m. In the p.m., I straightened the house, cleaned the kids & myself & sewed a bit on my dress. Aunt J & family were here for supper & all night. We went for a ride after supper out to the S.B.A. Hospital, Klan Cemetery & Gage's Park. The car didn't do just right & we had just spent $5.85 having something fixed. But I guess John didn't run it fast enough to keep the battery charged. After we got the kids to sleep, we had some ice cream & talked 'til after midnight. John has taken quite a fancy to them both, and of course I like them.
Sat. a.m. I did my Sat. cleaning, also helped Mrs. Grimes pick a few cherries -- climbed a tree. In the p.m., I bathed & washed heads of us four. Ruth came over about 4 o'clock and we made some pimento sandwiches & ice lemonade. We started to Scranton about 6. Daddy worked for Dave C. in the afternoon. We got to Scranton about 7:30, went up town about 9. The men took care of the kids while we (Josephine & I) bought groceries. Then we watched the kids while John & Albert went somewhere. When we got home, we had a midnight lunch & then went to bed. Oh, yes! Josephine's sister Louise, husband & friends, a married couple, stopped a few minutes on their way from Topeka in a Ford to Fostoria for a dance. Herman & Mildred stopped for a few minutes, too.
Sunday morning scooted by -- Josephine & I discussed everything & everybody, had dinner about 1:30, a real nice one. Then we all dolled up & went over to Agnes' (Clara called in the morning & suggested we do). Agnes had company for dinner -- Johnsons (Charlotte is there) and Bostroms. Louise went with us too -- she is going to stay a week with Josephine. She cried when her husband left her. She talks awfully rough but she has good sense down deep. Agnes was just ready to fix "coffee" when John got the notion to go -- think it bothered her some. We went to my folks -- Mama was alone -- then we took Neil down to Mills to the ball game where Papa was. We saw Paul & Zella for a minute, too. Mama gave Bricky a doll for her birthday. Left Neil with Dad and he wouldn't kiss me "good bye" -- too embarrassing in front of so many people. Then we went to Burlingame, stopped at Babe's, her eyes were sure swelled. She gave Bricky silk sox for her birthday, then we went back home (Albert's) washed dishes, made ice cream & got supper. Josephine's Aunt Polly & sister Dorothy came by. Emily Pittick, an old maid & old settler neighbor of Josephine, came for milk, and Esther H. Hulse & family stopped for a minute. I went out & chatted with them a bit. Their kids, Ella Lee & Homer, are cute, especially the former. It was 9:30 when we got home. Bricky was sick on the way -- too much ice cream, I guess. Sure seemed odd coming home without Neil.
Monday, I had nothing to sew, so embroidered on my dress until I ran out of floss, crocheted some, read some, & napped some. Daddy took me up town directly after work. I got a pattern for my dress, Bricky a doll buggy for her birthday & met Daddy's dentist, Mr. Darling. His dog has a god tooth. He said (not the dog) that we had nice babies.
Of course I washed Tuesday, and it sure was hot, so was Monday. In the afternoon, I felt so horrid, I napped, took a bath, but let my house go. Also Bricky didn't get cleaned up 'til supper time. I was cutting out my dress & who should come but Aunt Jennie, Uncle Ed & Cecil. They stayed just a few minutes, went to Uncle Ed's cousins for the night.
Wednesday a.m. they brought Cecil over to play with Bricky while they went up town -- got back just at noon. I ironed in the a.m. In the p.m., I straightened the house, cleaned the kids & myself & sewed a bit on my dress. Aunt J & family were here for supper & all night. We went for a ride after supper out to the S.B.A. Hospital, Klan Cemetery & Gage's Park. The car didn't do just right & we had just spent $5.85 having something fixed. But I guess John didn't run it fast enough to keep the battery charged. After we got the kids to sleep, we had some ice cream & talked 'til after midnight. John has taken quite a fancy to them both, and of course I like them.
Friday, June 5, 1925
Monday evening we went for a ride out to the S.B.A. Hospital -- sure is beautiful out there! Saw Ruth T. Shannon & husband on our way home -- near their house. After we got home, Leo was over & he, Daddy & the kids rode somewhere.
I read a little Tuesday, I washed, Wednesday, I ironed in the a.m. I got Lesson 22 back -- got 96. Mrs. Grimes came over on the porch and chatted with me a little about 5 o'clock. After supper, we went fro a ride (wearing it out -- Ha!). We went out East 6th & south a ways, stopped & picked some flowers -- Indian Paint weed, primroses, dogwood, daisies & some I don't know the name of -- and one wild rose. And some wild strawberries. The kids got quite a kick out of it -- so did Daddy & Mother. Jackie says "Bye-bye."
Of course I ironed yesterday a.m. -- got through at 10:30. I did my mending, got Lesson 23 ready & read some in the American. Last eve., I went over to the Anderson's to the shower for Marie -- Virgil's "to-be." I didn't know many -- Mrs. Luce, Miss Scott & Miss Larson. I should go out more -- I'm too self-conscious. Daddy took the kids for a ride & when they came back, Bricky slipped over -- the scamp! But she didn't stay long. Both Anderson girls are real pretty. Had fruit salad, nut & cheese sandwiches & punch, and real cute little favors. Got home at 11:30.
I have been sleepy all day today, in fact, all week. I've never quite caught up with what I lost last Fri. eve. Today was Neil's last day of school. He didn't get near so good grades as he did last time -- only G in conduct & effort & V.G. in reading against three E's last time. I got my Friday's cleaning done, including scrubbing the back porch, by 11 o'clock, so I took my bath I was too sleepy to get up to take this morning. I got a letter from Josephine asking us to come down tomorrow afternoon & stay over Sunday. Agnes will just about die, I fear. Oscar stopped a few minutes last eve. on his way home. This morning the Tea Man & Geo. were both here at the same time & to cap the climax, John came home for his rule. Ha! The Tea Man said: "I thought you said he was about my size. He looks a whole lot bigger than I feel." Ha! I sent letters to Josie & Silent Unity.
I read a little Tuesday, I washed, Wednesday, I ironed in the a.m. I got Lesson 22 back -- got 96. Mrs. Grimes came over on the porch and chatted with me a little about 5 o'clock. After supper, we went fro a ride (wearing it out -- Ha!). We went out East 6th & south a ways, stopped & picked some flowers -- Indian Paint weed, primroses, dogwood, daisies & some I don't know the name of -- and one wild rose. And some wild strawberries. The kids got quite a kick out of it -- so did Daddy & Mother. Jackie says "Bye-bye."
Of course I ironed yesterday a.m. -- got through at 10:30. I did my mending, got Lesson 23 ready & read some in the American. Last eve., I went over to the Anderson's to the shower for Marie -- Virgil's "to-be." I didn't know many -- Mrs. Luce, Miss Scott & Miss Larson. I should go out more -- I'm too self-conscious. Daddy took the kids for a ride & when they came back, Bricky slipped over -- the scamp! But she didn't stay long. Both Anderson girls are real pretty. Had fruit salad, nut & cheese sandwiches & punch, and real cute little favors. Got home at 11:30.
I have been sleepy all day today, in fact, all week. I've never quite caught up with what I lost last Fri. eve. Today was Neil's last day of school. He didn't get near so good grades as he did last time -- only G in conduct & effort & V.G. in reading against three E's last time. I got my Friday's cleaning done, including scrubbing the back porch, by 11 o'clock, so I took my bath I was too sleepy to get up to take this morning. I got a letter from Josephine asking us to come down tomorrow afternoon & stay over Sunday. Agnes will just about die, I fear. Oscar stopped a few minutes last eve. on his way home. This morning the Tea Man & Geo. were both here at the same time & to cap the climax, John came home for his rule. Ha! The Tea Man said: "I thought you said he was about my size. He looks a whole lot bigger than I feel." Ha! I sent letters to Josie & Silent Unity.
Monday, June 1, 1925
Well, we went. We didn't get started 'til about seven because my dress was at the cleaner's and they were slow in getting it done. We had to do such a lot of detouring that we didn't get out home 'til about quarter of nine. Babe was there looking rather sad, and when I took the kids upstairs to "pajama" them, Mama came along and told me that she left Jimmy, walked out home a week ago Thursday. She wouldn't say what was wrong except that she couldn't stand his temper -- and she is expecting the stork in four months. Papa was dying to go to an old-time dance out to Walter Placketts, so he, John & I went. We all rode in the front seat, me in the middle. I danced with Papa, John, & Uncle Leon. John danced with Audrey & Aunt Dell, too. And Papa -- I couldn't keep track of him. He sure is crazy about dancing. They served ice cream & cake & took up a collection. The music was violin & guitar by the two Petersons. Got home about 2 o'clock and Bricky woke up at 5, after which no one got any sleep.
John drove in & got Zella & Buster & we all drove to the cemetery in "our" car. Saw a lot of old friends: Aunt Jennie & Uncle Ed, Mary M., Wanda Wood, Nellie H.M. (she's awfully fat). We went to Zella's for dinner. After that, I put Jackie to bed &Bricky lay down with Mama, and I went gadding. Went up to Grandma H's & visited with her, Grandpa & Aunt Jennie. The latter brought me a piece. On my way home, I went by Palmers & stopped for a minute & visited with Miss Helen, Mrs. P. & Mrs. Beale. I forgot to say that John, John Burton & Paul went fishing right after dinner & got back Sunday morning about ten. Papa rode out home with them & drove to town after supper. The rest of us ate supper with Zella, after which, we went to the show & dance. Zella took the kids out of the show 'cause none of them would behave & Bricky & Jackie were so fierce at the dance, Zella & I took the kids & went home to her house where we stayed all night.
Dorothy dropped in Sunday morning & took Bricky to S.S. with her. She said she met Babe & Jimmy driving out home. We all went out home for dinner & Mam said Jimmy followed them out home Sat. night & "honked" for Babe & she went with him & they came out Sun. a.m. for her things. Well, I hope he treats her right now -- I sure hate to see her unhappy. They weren't out for dinner -- Jimmy had to work. Immediately after dinner, we all went to Elm Creek -- went in our car. Paul drove. I sat between him & Papa in the front seat, because I'm the only grown-up who would fit there. Paul played with Burlingame, but Elm Creek won. It was real windy & cool enough for a wrap. Bricky had intended to stay at Granny's for a week, but when we got ready to go home, she wanted to go with us. So of course she did. We got home about nine -- stopped at Johnsons for a bit. John friend our fish when we got home & we ate it & some baked means Mama sent with us. Forgot to say the boys got four channel cats, averaging about three pounds apiece. Aunt Jennie told me how much they all liked John (my John). I told her he was as nice as he seemed. She looked real nice with her hair bobbed. She has her school back & has a second-grade certificate. They are going to drive up someday this week.
I tried to work on my lesson this morning, but my brain was too thick, so I embroidered on my dress. Jackie has been bathed & is asleep and Bricky went to sleep of her own accord. I got a letter from Virgil this morning -- nothing much in it -- but some kisses for Bricky. Mrs. Anderson invited us over Thurs. eve. They're going to have a shower for Virgil -- he's going to be married. I forgot something else. I bought some books -- thought I had broken that habit-- but!!! They're supposed to be for children under school age (and on up) and we do need something of the sort. Think Daddy was a bit provoked but -- !
John drove in & got Zella & Buster & we all drove to the cemetery in "our" car. Saw a lot of old friends: Aunt Jennie & Uncle Ed, Mary M., Wanda Wood, Nellie H.M. (she's awfully fat). We went to Zella's for dinner. After that, I put Jackie to bed &Bricky lay down with Mama, and I went gadding. Went up to Grandma H's & visited with her, Grandpa & Aunt Jennie. The latter brought me a piece. On my way home, I went by Palmers & stopped for a minute & visited with Miss Helen, Mrs. P. & Mrs. Beale. I forgot to say that John, John Burton & Paul went fishing right after dinner & got back Sunday morning about ten. Papa rode out home with them & drove to town after supper. The rest of us ate supper with Zella, after which, we went to the show & dance. Zella took the kids out of the show 'cause none of them would behave & Bricky & Jackie were so fierce at the dance, Zella & I took the kids & went home to her house where we stayed all night.
Dorothy dropped in Sunday morning & took Bricky to S.S. with her. She said she met Babe & Jimmy driving out home. We all went out home for dinner & Mam said Jimmy followed them out home Sat. night & "honked" for Babe & she went with him & they came out Sun. a.m. for her things. Well, I hope he treats her right now -- I sure hate to see her unhappy. They weren't out for dinner -- Jimmy had to work. Immediately after dinner, we all went to Elm Creek -- went in our car. Paul drove. I sat between him & Papa in the front seat, because I'm the only grown-up who would fit there. Paul played with Burlingame, but Elm Creek won. It was real windy & cool enough for a wrap. Bricky had intended to stay at Granny's for a week, but when we got ready to go home, she wanted to go with us. So of course she did. We got home about nine -- stopped at Johnsons for a bit. John friend our fish when we got home & we ate it & some baked means Mama sent with us. Forgot to say the boys got four channel cats, averaging about three pounds apiece. Aunt Jennie told me how much they all liked John (my John). I told her he was as nice as he seemed. She looked real nice with her hair bobbed. She has her school back & has a second-grade certificate. They are going to drive up someday this week.
I tried to work on my lesson this morning, but my brain was too thick, so I embroidered on my dress. Jackie has been bathed & is asleep and Bricky went to sleep of her own accord. I got a letter from Virgil this morning -- nothing much in it -- but some kisses for Bricky. Mrs. Anderson invited us over Thurs. eve. They're going to have a shower for Virgil -- he's going to be married. I forgot something else. I bought some books -- thought I had broken that habit-- but!!! They're supposed to be for children under school age (and on up) and we do need something of the sort. Think Daddy was a bit provoked but -- !
Friday, May 29, 1925
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.
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!
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