I don't recall much about Wed. a week ago. I know Andersons & Luces arrived home in the afternoon. Ruth & Mrs. Anderson were sure brown. Ruth was over in the evening, also Helen Christman.
Thursday, 23rd, I finished my ironing in the a.m., had just finished my mending about 3:30 when Zella & Buster came in. They stayed 'til 5:30. They, Paul, Geo. Chappell & Dorris Smith drove up in Paul's new Ford -- Paul can do some collecting. Thurs. eve. I finished the last crocheted inset for Baby's birthday pillow slips.
Friday morning about nine, Babe came. Jimmy came up to take the exam in cream testing. I worked on my Friday's cleaning 'til 10, took a bath, then Babe & I went up town. Ruth stayed with the kids & made some candy. Babe & I went to the doctor first -- Dr. Powell said four or five aspirins a day wouldn't hurt me if they give me any degree of comfort from headaches ( I have been taking two or three a day). When we left the doctor, it was raining but it let up in a few minutes & we finished Babe's trading. I mailed Junior's birthday present. It was the July number of John Martin's book. Babe was pretty tired by the time we got home. Her feet are looking much better. Got a letter from Clara saying they decided not to come Fri. on the birthday picnic (we had planned having a picnic supper out to Gage's because it, the 24th, was John's & his mother's birthday). Clara said they decided to come Sunday instead -- it would give them more time. Jimmy was here for supper & they left soon after.
Saturday, did my usual work. John worked on the car from 12:30 'til 5:30. Put in a new pinion gear. I went up town about 3 and got back at 4. Bought a book for Buster's birthday & Babe's pillow tubing. Clara came soon after I got home, came with Oscar, to see what we were going to do Sun. I told her Mama had invited us down there to a birthday dinner -- she went back with Leo. I worked on Babe's pillowslips some & we started to Burlingame at six and didn't get there until 7:45 -- John didn't want to drive fast for some reason or another. Went to Babe's for supper. They had about given us up. After supper, we went to town. Bricky wore her new organdy & Daddy went & got her hair cut short again after all my effort to get it to the bottom of her ears! Babe had a little shopping to do & then we went to the Platform Dance. The Farrar kids played and there were
very few dancing. Mama came after the show. We entertained ourselves mostly watching Hazel Mc & her "man". He is a married man and living with his wife. Now isn't Hazel foolish? Mrs. Leuheim talked to us quite a little & Aunt Mettie a little. That bunch of Zel's friends had a handkerchief shower for her & we are going to have a party & give her some tweed knickers. Just before going out home, we went to the Ice Plant & had some of Jimmy's ice cream. Talked for about an hour when we
did get home.
John took Neil & Bricky out to his folks early Sunday morning & didn't gt back 'til after 1:30. He wanted Herman to help him with the car. Jackie was sick all day -- had diarrhea. Mama sure had a good dinner -- two birthday cakes, one for Babe & one for John! Babe came out real early about 8 o'clock! Zella, Paul & Buster almost at noon & Jimmy just before John. Of course the men went to the ball game and as soon as they came home, John wanted to start for home, which we did. Mabel rode with us & we stopped for Albert, Josephine & Betty, too. When we got here, Dorothy & Velma Farrar were here, so we had quite a party. After, we had some pie & ice cream. John, Dorothy & Velma took Mabel out home. Then John put our kids to bed & he, Josephine, Betty & I took Albert up town to get the bus. He is working in Mayetta. They are going to rent their house in Scranton & Josephine & Betty are goign to Mayetta for a couple of months. We had quite a house party -- Dorothy, Velma, Josephine & Betty.
Monday morning I was good or absolutely nothing & that's just what I did. Dorothy & Velma went up town in the morning, came back for lunch & then went home on the two o'clock bus. Right after lunch, Josephine went over to Louise's (she lives a block and a half from here -- 701 Tyler) for a few minutes. Then later Louise came over here & stayed 'til 4:30. Daddy took us for a ride Mon. evening & it was quite cool (has been ever since).
I washed Tuesday & Josephine did the house work & got lunch -- she's
some worker. She sewed in the afternoon -- Mon. p.m., too -- on a new dress. You can't guess who dripped in to see me -- Florence P. Buhrmasty! She had her little girl, Patsy, with her. She also has a baby boy 6 months, Bobby, but she didn't have him with her. She sure looked fine. Josephine & Betty went over to Louise's for supper, but came back about 7:30. Got a package Tues. from Bernice -- Jackie & Bricky each a pair of sox for their birthdays. One of John's old Scranton friends, John Towle, came in the evening & persuaded us to start a savings & loan account -- $6 a month & compounded monthly.
Wednesday morning it rained -- well into the p.m. We ironed in the morning. Mrs. Dockhill came in to tell me Virgil sent word for me to write. I
did -- sent it to Los Angeles & he's in Richmond now. Guess it wasn't forwarded. Hate for my efforts to be wasted. I went to the doctor's in the afternoon. Ruth stayed with the kids. Neglected to mention in tis proper order that Josephine & Betty went to Gunnerson's -- Mrs. came for them at one o'clock. You can't guss who I saw in Dr. Allen's office! Chas. Taber! He came very near not knowing me. Had quite a chat with him. Dr. Powell treated my nose & gave me another "fattening" prescription Scott's Emulsion -- Gee! Between that & cod liver oil, I ought to weigh a hundred pounds -- well -- eventually. I bet Geo. Rockhill I would be by Sept 20th & July 20th I weighed 84. Afraid I'll have to buy him a box of cigars. John worked last night 'til midnight. Ruth came over & stayed 'til nine -- played Hide the Thimble 'til the kids went to bed and then Rummy.
Finished my ironing today & mended. Got a letter from Gladys M. Daddy is working again tonight. Went over to Roy Luce's to get Jackie this evening -- he followed Bricky, chatted a bit with Mr. & Mrs. Mrs. Luce (the other one) called me in as I went by to look at the pictures she took on their trip. Got some lace yesterday for that embroidered dimity dress of mine, sewed it on tonight. I lack enough for one sleeve. Wm. Jennings Bryan died the other day right in the midst of his Evolution "Argument" -- too bad to let a little thing like that worry one to death. It's nearly ten. Think I'll go to bed.
