Naomi's Diaries
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Naomi DeSelms Cox's 1929 Diary
Farm Life in Plain Township, Wood
county, Ohio, continued
Naomi Esther DeSelms Cox born in Ohio
October 19, 1855. She is 73 years old as 1929 begins.
Her diaries from 1911-1938, still in existence, after spending a
number of decades in the attic closet of her son Clyde,
are transcribed on these web
pages.
She married John Hughes Cox
in Wood Co OH 27 April 1879. She referred to him in the
diary as "Pa".
The early years of their marriage, (pre diary years) they lived in
Perrysburg, on the farm of his parents Joseph and Jane Rebecca
Underwood Cox. After the death of the parents they moved to Plain
township on Hannah Road, where they lived by 1911.In the spring of
1918 she and "Pa" moved from the farm on Hannah Road
into the town of Bowling Green to 627 Wallace Avenue. They still
owned
the
farm and son Jason and his family lived there and worked the farm,
Pa
frequently helping. In 1922 they moved back to a nearby farm in
Plain
township where the Thompson's had been farming. By 1925, their
neighbors
included McConnells, Brescolls, Reiders, Frank Martin, Fletcher's, Bradleys, to mention a
few. Jason is still working the old farm that is located in the
north part of
Plain Township in Wood county on Hannah Road. The
acreage
north of them was Middleton Township. Some of the nearest
neighbors
included the farms of Henry Goodenough, Dan
Smith, Frank Self.
Harve and Inda Everett were across the street. Wenig, Ewing,
Coen, LeGalley, Thomas, Armitage, and Householder families were
nearby.
By
1929, there are some great grandchildren. Her five children and their
children, often mentioned in these pages:
Ethel
(living in Toledo with husband Jim Ewing;
their children: Hazel the oldest grandchild (who has
married Harold Shearer and produced the first Great
grandchildren Albert and Catherine, Glenn, Donald, Dorothy, Doris, Ralph, and Wesley who was born in 1920.
(Jim's father- Wesley Ewing, who lived very near
Naomi and John Cox's old farm on Hannah Road died in 1928),
Johnny and
his wife Anna whose
parents lived in Luckey, living in Bowling Green- children: Zoe. and Dwight.
Ralph
(R.E.) newly married to Mayme (aka M.E. in the diary)
as 1919 begins and on a trip to New York and Pennsylvania.
Mayme was the mother of three sons: Cortland, Clifford and Albert Nelson
who were in their 20s in 1929. Cortland
married Mary in 1922 and they are the parents of Ralph (aka Buddy) and Nadine. Clifford was married to
Velma. Albert yet lived at home.
Clyde
or"C.H." with his dental practice in Toledo and wife Grace, and
John and Helen and Clyde jr (aka Junior).
Grace's parents sometimes visit the farm when Clyde and
Grace visit: Emma and John Jones.
Jason and
his wife Lorena (aka Rena or Rene) who farm
in Wood county and in 1920 Robert Carl "Bobbie" was born and in 1923
Mary Gene was born.
***Note the links
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and other web sites that may be of interest. Italics
indicate my added
notes.***
There are several "Virtual
Cemeteries" on findagrave related to these diaries. A new one is made for 1928-1930.
Will try to add absolutely every one mentioned in these years,
even if
the mention is to note only their burial The first Virtual
Cemetery became unwieldy in size.
©The 1929 Diary of Naomi Esther
DeSelms Cox
Notes:
This is a very little diary. No specific place for weather
notation. In
the 1930 census John Cox occupation is noted as a poultry farm.
Tues. January 1, 1929
Our
New Year came in cold and blustery. Jason came down this P.M. and
took
us down to eat New Year dinner with them and bro't us back. Their
tree
and presents were lovely.
Wed. January 2, 1929
Mr. Ellsworth
bought our few Plymouth Rocks we had left. Brought $25.50. We are
starting this year with nothing but White Leghorns. Doing well with
them. Get from 4 to 5 doz. They're 34 cts now.
Thurs. January 3, 1929
Still
wintry enough to hold the ie and snow and makes the driving bad, A
letter from Eva said she and Ethel would be up soon as she dared to
drive. We hear of so many bad accidents on icy roads.
Fri. January 4, 1929
Began
to thaw a little round the buildings but roads still bad. Nothing
much
doing but must fill in space in my new diary Clydes brought me
Christmas. I wonder when I start a new 5 year book will I be able to
finish it.
Sat. January 5, 1929 Warm and cloudy, started in
raining about noon. Soon took the snow and ice. Pa went up town this
P.M. Ralph and Mayme came down tonight- had bought 1/4 of beef,
brought
some steak.
Sun. January 6, 1929
We have been at home all
alone till this evening. Jason and Rena came in for the evening to
see
how we were but are feeling much better. Mary Gene isn't very well-
ear-ache a good deal.
Mon. January 7, 1929
It has been very
cold 6 above this A.M. and 2 above tonight. Pa is busy keeping fires
and chores up. I do only usual work, read and crochet. Jason takes
one
load of milk to Adrian each week. He went today.
Tues. January 8, 1929
The coldest day we've had 4 below this morning but has moderated
some; is 25 above tonight. Charlie Mauer was over awhile this A.M. to see
about making a new line fence. Mr McConnell was in awhile.
Wed. January 9, 1929
It
has been quite pleasant till tonight. It got to storming real hard.
Clyde, Grace and Dorothy came down, had to get out an clean the
windshield snowed so hard. Think they got back O.K.
Thurs. January 10, 1929
A
little blustery with snow flurries but not bad. Pa went up to Jasons
this P.M. but they went away so didn't haul corn. I have only done
usual work, and read some.
Fri. January 11, 1929
Windy with snow flurries, colder tonight. Pa went to Johnsons Garage and got the car fixed up. Had
to get a new battery which cost $10. Had to crank it every time.
Sat. January 12, 1929
Another
cold blustery day with snowflurries. Pa felt rather bad and didn't
go
up town this P.M. and Jason did our trading for Sun. Jason brought
Mrs.
Abbott home from Floyds.
Sun. January 13, 1929
My
but it has been a cold day, round close to Zero all day, 5 below
tonight. Hope it turns warmer soon. Maybe it will stop the flu a
little
thought.
Mon. January 14, 1929
The weather stays very cold-
close to Zero all day, but has gone up 10 degrees within a few
hours.
It has cut off our eggs, only got 22 and 28 the last 2 days. Pa is
feeling all right again. Snowed all afternoon.
Tues. January 15, 1929
Still round Zero, got up a little but down again tonight. There is
about 6 in. of snow on ground. We got a letter from Lottie Waring from Calif. Some flowers. Letter
from Ethel. Hazel is quite sick with flu. Glenn has a better job.
Wed. January 16, 1929
Last
night was the coldest yet, 10 below this A.M. but has moderated a
good
deal, 19 above tonight. Hope it will get better now. Claude Powers sale and Ernie Woodring's
yesterday.
Thurs. January 17, 1929
It
got way up to 43 and rained quite a good bit too, snow going fast.
Pa
went and paid his taxes. $110.26 half tax. Lots less than last year.
Got a letter from Dorothy.
Fri. January 18, 1929
Dark rainy
quite foggy this afternoon. Pa wanted to go to Ralphs this P.M. We
got
ready and in the car and he couldn't start it, gave it up. Good
thing,
got foggy and rained so hard.
Sat. January 19, 1929
Cooler
but quite pleasant. We went up town this afternoon, did a little
trading, got a new fountain pen. Ethel was here when we got home,
Harolds brought her. We called at Mrs. Eberlys.
Sun. January 20, 1929
A
very nice day. We both webt to Church. Mrs. Reider was determined we
go
there for dinner. Had a lovely dinner and good visit. Were going to
drive to Ralphs, phoned, and no one there.
Mon. January 21, 1929
Another
nice day. Pa went over to the Haskins Grain Meeting. Ralph and Mayme
came, had to go to B.G. to pay taxes, came on, had dinner with us.
Pa
left car at Howards again.
Tues. January 22, 1929
Cloudy
stormy, snowed steady for 3 hrs then turned to rain, lots of water.
We
had got at washing, finished it up, but hung them up stairs, a good
place to dry.
Wed. January 23, 1929
Colder, froze up after
raining half the night on the snow, so its awful icy again. I got my
ironing all done. An awful thing happened yesterday at Bellevue- a Bus, a street car collide and a
lot killed.
Thurs. January 24, 1929
It
has been hazy and cloudy and this afternoon got to raining, then
sleeted. Will make the roads awful bad. Papers say 19 are killed and
16
others injured in Bus accident.
Fri. January 25, 1929
It
stopped raining. Turned cold and the yard looks like a pond frozen
over, a glare of ice to the barn. Jason had a tedious day, had 2
chains
on rear, got another for front, couldn't go without, worried about
him
all day.
Sat. January 26, 1929
It has moderated quite a good
bit but as icy as ever. Havn't brought car home from shop yet, can't
use it. Jasons stopped and did our errands. Children here tonight.
Sun. January 27, 1929
It
has been quite nice but still icy. Kiddies staid till Jason got
home.
Then we had them come for dinner. they've sure had a big time on the
ice. They brought the sled, had fun with metal basket on ice.
Mon. January 28, 1929
A
heavy fall of snow last night over the ice didn't help travel any.
School bus couldn't go again, nor Friday either. Mr McConnell came
to
see if we needed anything from town. Can't get car home, couldn't
use
it.
Tues. January 29, 1929
Moderate, hasn't thawed much but
snow is getting packin road so can drive better. Pa got car home
today.
Can go tomorrow I guess. Letter from Helen and Glenn.
Wed. January 30, 1929
It
is rather pleasant during the day but drops down near Zero before
morning. Pa went to mill but don't expect to go much till snow and
ice
go. Got a long letter again and papers from Calif.
Thurs. January 31, 1929
Pleasant
but doesn't thaw much, only on the roofs. Snowed quite a little
again.
We're surely having ab old fashioned winter. Bus hasn't run all
week,
Parents take the children or stay at home.
Memoranda January 1929
This has been one of the worst steady cold months we've had for
years.
Fri. February 1, 1929
Weather
stays about the same. has been cloudy all afternoon, likely more
snow.
We only get chores & necessary work done. I have got rags ready
for
a few yds carpet.
Sat. February 2, 1929
Pleasant but stays
rather cold. Ground-hog didn't see his shadow here. We went up town
this P.M. Did some shopping & visited a good bit. Letter from
Ethel
and Wesley. Pa got a hat, shoes, sweater.
Sun. February 3, 1929
Temperature
about the same. We have been at home all day. Clyde, Jr. and Helen
came
down this P.M. and Mayme and Ralph tonight brought some fresh pork.
Mon. February 4, 1929
Got up 24. Thought it would warm up but dropped to 10 tonight as
usual. Mr. and Mrs. Reider came this P.M. concerning the Missionary Association. Another man came to
see Pa.
Tues. February 5, 1929
Some
better. Didn't drop so low tonight. Hope it is going to moderate
soon
now. Jason and Rena went to Toledo. Belle and Bob are here and going
to
move to Toledo.
Wed. February 6, 1929
Warmer cloudy and
snowed all afternoon. Jason and Rena stopped this afternoon, got
some
eggs. Got some ready to take in morning. We got 60 today. They doing
fine.
Thurs. February 7, 1929
It has been quite pleasant 35
and sun shone quite a bit. I got a letter from eva and we sent one
to
Ethel. I've worked on my carpet rags making a small carpet.
Fri. February 8, 1929
Snowed
all forenoon. Has been dark and rather foggy this P.M. We washed a
little, hung them inside. Ralph came in this P.M. Jason came while
he
was here.
Sat. February 9, 1929A little colder. Jason went to
Adrian with his load today. Mr. Wylie went with him. We went up town
this P.M. Got wallpaper. We found Ethel here and kiddies. I got high
arctics (boots for rain or snow).
Sun. February 10, 1929
It
has been colder today 6 above A.M. and 12 tonight- too cold to go to
church or any place. Have been alone all day. Sanders folks at
Jasons,
all had fun sleigh riding.
Mon. February 11, 1929
Still cold-
down to 8 tonight. Jason & Rena were down tonight awhile. Pa
went
up town this afternoon to see Manson. He is better. I've been busy
with
carpet rags. A letter from Dorothy.
Tues. February 12, 1929
Cold
as ever 5 below this A.M. 17 above tonight. Pa went to mill. I have
done quite a lot in the carpet rags, used machine today. Rena helped
in
Grange dinner.
Wed. February 13, 1929
Moderating some, quite
pleasant all day. Colder tonight 19 above. I have worked quite
steady
on the rags. Will try to see a weaver soon.
Thurs. February 14, 1929
Ralph
and Mayme came this forenoon. Got the paper put on the East room
upstairs. It looks nice. We'll get border and more ceiling for the
middle room.
Fri. February 15, 1929
We went up this morning.
Got the other paper and went to see the only weaver in town and she
is
so high priced, think we'll get a rug. Ralphs came and put on celing
upstairs and little kitchen.
Sat. February 16, 1929
We went
to look after another weaver but couldn't find one. Went on over to
Ralphs. He was hauling a big log to mill. We stopped in B.G. looked
at
rugs.
Sun. February 17, 1929
It has thawed quite a bit and
pleasant. Pa went up to church this A.M. Clyde and family came this
afternoon. Staid to supper with us. He got radio working fine.
Mon. February 18, 1929
It
has been quite nice. We did a large washing this forenoon. We've
been
enjoying the Radio tonight. It is fine now, clear and loud.
Tues. February 19, 1929
Another
cold and snowy day. It's one below tonight. Jason and kiddies were
down
awhile tonight to get his hens. They came down perched on edge of
truck
early A.M.
Wed. February 20, 1929
It was down to 20 below
Zero this A.M. Jason had a time of getting his truck started. Had to
thaw the oil line here. Had to go to Adrian today too.
Thurs. February 21, 1929
It
is lots better today. Upt to 26 tonight. Jason brought us a can of
carbide today, said he got along all right after getting started
yesterday.
Fri. February 22 1929
We went up to the Farmers
Institute. Went this A.M. took 2 exhibits then P.M. to hear program.
I
don't expect a thing for there is such a mass of everything like a
Fair. Ethel came again, 4th time when we were gone.
Sat. February 23, 1929
We
went to the Farmers Institute this afternoon again. It was good. I
got
1st on my eggs and got a nice mirror. Sarah Park got 1st on biscuit.
Got a electric perculator.
Sun. February 24, 1929
A very nice
day, thawing fast. We went down to Ethels this forenoon. Had a nice
dinner and good visit. Jim went to see a friend in Fremont Hospital.
Couple of girl friends came to see girls. Lots of music.
Mon. February 25, 1929
It
started in for a nice day but got cloudy but we got a nice big
washing
out and dried. Done 4 pairs of curtains. Pa went up, got some
egg-mash
and on over to Mansons.
Tues. February 28, 1929
Ice and snow
about all gone. Rained most all night and this A.M. Lots of water,
river begins to bother in some places flooding. We went to
McConnell's
tonight.
Wed. February 28, 1929
Jason & Rene's
Anniversary. Pa went with Jason this A.M. to see the river, the ice
is
piling up in it. Jasons left the children here tonight, wanted to go
away. We've just heard the big fight- Stribling and Sharkey.
Thurs. February 28, 1929
It
has been very nice today. I have sewed quite a bit. Pa had an errand
up
near town so went on it. Got back wall for stove.. Rena came for
kiddies early this A.M.
Memoranda Februrary 1929
Feb. has been a very cold bad month.
Fri. March 1, 1929
March came in very nice. Cloudy this P.M. We went over to Cloverdale, took my rags to a weaver for a
little 9 yrd. carpet then went to N. Baltimore, got rug for our
room.
Sat. March 2, 1929
I
have felt a little tired after our long ride. Three college girls
went
out on a hike, couldn't find any eating place so stopped here and
got a
lunch, children here tonight.
Sun. March 3, 1929
A very nice
day. Rena went with Jason on his trip to Adrian. The children stai
here
till they came. Clydes drove up this P.M. Ralph and Mayme stopped on
way from Toledo.
Mon. March 4, 1929
A little rainy here but a good bit more at Wash D.C. We listened to
the great Inaugural doings. It seemed wonderful to
think we could hear everything so plain.
Tues. March 5, 1929
Rather
windy but nice other ways. Pa went up got chop ground. I've been
busy
getting a few more rags for the weaver. Got enough now. Ethel's
birthday.
Wed. March 6, 1929
Al came with the team and helped
Pa haul his fodder up this A.M. This afternoon we went to the
hatchery
and found when to set our eggs to come off with theirs. 20th.
Stopped
at Mrs. Spencers.
Thurs. March 7, 1929
It
has been very cold and so windy all last night and today. Only 10
above
now, we have felt the cold more than we did earlier. I have a little
cold. Havn't done much, sent for garden seeds.
Fri. March 8, 1929
It
has turned quite nice after the windstorm. It was all over the
country,
did lots of damage. Pa has been helping Jason put up two big barn
doors
that blew off. Mayme's birthday.
Sat. March 9, 1929
Nice
but rather cold North wind. Pa went up, did the trading, got 2 milk
checks cashed. They're getting light, only 13.50 today, 15 before I
have dressed 3 chickens and canned 5 pts. and dinner tomorrow.
Sun. March 10, 1929
Real
cold this moring 10 above, bt turned out quite nice after all. We
went
to church this A.M. Have rested this afternoon, read and slept, no
one
came.
Mon. March 11, 1929
Rather nice but cloudy this
afternoon. Pa has been busy cleaning out fence rows. I have sewed
some
this P.M. Ethel will be down tomorrow.
Tues. March 12, 1929
A
busy day. We went up town and met Ethel, themn went over to the
Photographer, sat for some pictures. Then home, dinner chores, then
up
to Ralphs. Harolds stopped for her.
Wed. March 13, 1929
A
dark rainy day, mostly drizzle. Pa went out and worked some though-
trimmed grapes &c. I've quilted another cushion top. Mrs.
McConnell
came, said carpet was done. Jason was up.
Thurs. March 14, 1929
Rainy
this forenoon but nice this afternoon and we went and got the
carpet.
Like it so well, Have the ends hemmed tonight. We stopped at
Mansons.
Got our proofs. Don't like them very well.
Fri. March 15, 1929
Another
bad rainy day. Thunder storm tonight. I've made my carpet and
cushions
top partly done. We drove down to Jasons a few minutes this evening.
They'd gone to Toledo.
Sat. March 16, 1929
Bad stormy day.
Snowed & rained both. We went over to Haskins toward evening to
get
some groceries. Took my slips back, got some more small plates.
Sun. March 17, 1929
Pleasant
but rather cold. We have been at home all day. I havn't been feeling
very good, just tired. Clydes came this afternoon and Jasons tonight
a
little while.
Mon. March 18, 1929
It's been a very nice day.
We did a large washing, then cleaned up stairs awhile. Did quite a
full
days work. Mr. Box came in and Jason and Mary Gene & Mrs. McC.
Letter from Calif. from Warings.
Tues. March 19, 1929
Very
windy and a little showery. Pa and Jason went up town. Jason lifted
the
Mortgage for us. He took what was back and we can pay him. A man
came
out with new car, we may get one.
Wed. March 20, 1929
We set
our incubators this A.M. Pa finished up his fence-row this
afternoon.
I've been working at cleaning. Ethel and Eva came down. They helped
with curtains. Jason and Rena went up to Clydes.
Thurs. March 21, 1929
It has been very nice. We have done quite a bit at cleaning besides
taking two Auto rides. Durbin
came again with a 4 door Chevrolet, then later another came with a
Ford. So much to do early to get ready for the big day in April.
Fri. March 22, 1929
Cloudy, rainy this afternoon. We went up town with the Ford Agent
and back with Jasons. The Whippet Agent came to look over our old car,
think we'll get his machine. I got curtains & bedspreads to
embroider.
Sat. March 23, 1929
Pa
went up this afternoon, mad out the papers and closed the deal &
brought home a new Whippet car, it's very nice. Glenn & Helen
came
down, just as he got here. They like it.
Sun. March 24, 1929
We
took Glenn out to the Dixie and he went with Jason on his trip to
Adrian. Ralph and Mayme came down this P.M. Want us to save eggs for
them. We've one crate now. Glenn's went back with Eston late.
Mon. March 25, 1929
I
did quite a large washing alone. Pa has ben getting ready to make a
fence at Jasons- clearing the brush. Mr. Durbin drove in, Chevrolet
man, a little disappointed that we had one.
Tues. March 26, 1929
Rained
quite hard last night and is colder today. Pa and Al worked at fence
and he came down to dinner with Pa as Rene went to clydes to have
some
work done. I've been busy.
Wed. March 27, 1929
Nice but
rather windy. We went down to Ethels this afternoon and Helen,
Doris,
and Wesley came home with us. We run out of gas. Clyde, Grace, and
Dr.
Rymer & wife came tonight.
Thurs. March 28, 1929
Nice but
windy. The girls helped me this forenoon. We got the cupboard and
side-board and dishes cleaned. They wanted to go home tonight and Pa
took them up town to car. Jason had a little bad luck with truck.
Fri. March 29, 1929
Cloudy
and rather cold rainy tonight. Pa has helped burn stalks this P.M.
Good
day for it. Every one is at it now. I've worked pretty steady.
Cleaned
big cupboard A.M. Worked on bedspread P.M.
Sat. March 29, 1929
We
went up town, did some shopping this P.M. Then on to Ralphs with
their
eggs to set. I got a new hat- black with a neat pin in front. Run
out
of gas again.
Sun. March 29, 1929 Easter
We went up to
Church this moring and S.S. - first for long time. A big crowd
of
479. Collection $34.50. It has rained very hard tonight. I've had a
good rest & sleep P.M.
Memoranda March 1929
March has been very nice here but floods and awful damage done in
the South and other places.
Mon. April 1, 1929
An
awful bad windy day. Rained very hard last night & this A.M.
snow-flurries. Jason helped Johns move- bad day for it. I've worked
steady on my spread, nearly done.
Tues. April 2, 1929
We did
a good large washing this moring. Dried nicely but got windy. Johns
didn't move after all. Will try again. Jasons and Bobby were in
tonight. Mary Gene is coming home tonight. Has been in Toledo a
week.
Wed. April 3, 1929
I've been working at my bedroom curtains, used ruffler and hemmer
first time. Ethel came with Harolds tonight. Ralph, Albert & Catherine (Harold and Hazel's daughter born in 1921) staid
here too.
Thurs. April 4, 1929
We
went to Toledo with Jasons tonight- we to Johns, they to Belles. I
had
a terrible accident- I fell headlong downstairs. Clyde came, Dr.
said
wait till morning. I broke my left arm just below shoulder.
Fri. April 5, 1929
Had
to have Xray. Clydes came early, took me to St. Vincents Hospital,
had
it fixed up in a plaster cast. my whole body and arm. Grace staid by
me
all through A.M. Ethel staid all P.M. They got through in my room
about
11 o'clock. I staid up till I ate dinner, then had to go to bed. Was
brought in wheel chair.
Sat. April 6, 1929
Cast is terrible.
Can scarcely help myself, not much sleep. Pa came down this P.M.
brought some things. Clyde, John & Ethel came. Ethel &
Clydes
comes evey day. They sure bring me the loveliest meals- can't eat
near
all.
Sun. April 7, 1929
A warm day. Slept better, feel good, but helpless. Had lots of
company- Mrs. Boughner & Louise, R.E. and Mayme, Jim and Ethel, Jason
and Rena, Clyde, Grace and Mr. Jones, Glenn and Helen, Dorothy, Doris,
Hazel.
Mon. April 8, 1929
Rainy and cooler- glad for this cast is more bearable. Jason came
about noon. Bill and John used truck to finish moving. He
got me some paper and pencil. Hazel brought roses. Ethel come every
P.M.
Tues. April 9, 1929
Quite
cold & gloomy. Two Drs. came in this morning, marked the cast to
trim to make it more comfortable. Think can go home soon. Ethel and
Helen came P.M. Zoe tonight with fine lily.
Wed. April 10, 1929
R.E.
and Mayme brought us a girl after we got home. Disagreeable but
looks
brighter inside for they are planning to let me go. Ethel came and
staid. I had to have another ex-ray taken, Clyde & Grace took me
home. Mrs. McConnell came in soon as I got home.
Thurs. April 11, 1929
How
good to get home. I felt a little tired but Clyde drove very careful
in
his big Packard car. Mr & Mrs Box came in. The chicks are nice,
about 410. They took them off P.M. Mrs. Abbott, Rena came. Rena
brought
a nice geranium. We said when this happened, we must give up the
doings
but children wouldn't hear to it. (See
April 28)
Fri. April 12, 1929
Have
felt a little tired. Don't sleep. I've written quite a bit. Ethel
came
this A.M. with Ray & Beulah and back tonight with Eva & Will
& Rose. She is making dress for me. Can't wear anything I have.
Sat. April 13, 1929
Manson
& Valentine came for eggs this morning. Pa had to fill lighting
plant. Mr and Mrs Reider came this P.M. Eston stopped awhile Pa went
town, mailed notices. New girl Edna take hold of the work just fine.
Sun. April 14, 1929
Ralph
and Mayme came this A.M. He had been over to see Dr. for his head.
They
ate dinner with us. I went to brooder house, first I've been out.
Clydes came P.M. Jasons folks tonight.
Mon. April 15, 1929
Cloudy
dark. Rev. Halderman called this afternoon. Pa has been at Jasons
awhile this P.M. Ethel came in tonight with Harolds, took some more
work.
Tues. April 16, 1929
I'm beginning to feel lots
better. Was out for a little walk again. Pa took car to Garage to go
over. Mrs. McConnell came in and Mr & Mrs Box, Edna washed and
ironed all.
Wed. April 17, 1929
We went to Toledo this P.M.
to see the doctor. He says I am coming along fine which encouraged
me.
I stood ride well but tired. Pa drove down. Jason drove to Dr. Rena
went to Cly (sic)
Thurs. April 18, 1929
It keeps cold and
disagreeable. I go out every day a little while. Chicks are going
just
fine. Al brought team and plowed oats ground.
Fri. April 19, 1929
A
little better today, was out for a walk. Ethel came in tonight in
time
for supper. Harolds stopped for her. Jason came in tonight. They
talked
arrangements.
Sat. April 20, 1929
A very dark rainy day. Pa
went up town this P.M. Thought Sarah Park would come out but she
couldn't, son was there. I've kept in close. Get very tired.
Sun. April 21, 1929
Getting
some better but ground is very wet. Ralph and Mayme came P.M. Jason
came as they were leaving, went on and caught them, wanted to see
him.
Mon. April 22, 1929
A
busy day, very nice. Edna washed about 10-30. Ethel came with Don
and
Hazel. They & Pa took down stove, took up both rugs, cleaned
them
and both rooms and down again.
Tues. April 23, 1929
A very
nice day. Turned chicks out for awhile. I've been out quite a bit
too.
A man came to see Edna about working. She has ironed and did quite a
lot. Bobbie and M.G. came on wheel.
Wed. April 24, 1929
A
little cloudy, rained occasionally. Cleaned kitchen and other work.
Pa
went up, got a white sink. Got a nice letter from Mrs. Spencer and a
bath towel, initial C.
Thurs. April 25, 1929
Ethel came down
this A.M. with Ray and Beulah, all worked and did quite a bit, so
she
went back with them after dinner. We got two nice greeting from Laura's and Joy's.
Fri. April 26, 1929
A
nice day. Chicks have run in and out as they pleased. We got 6 nice
greetings and letters. Ralph and Mayme came tonight for eggs. They
got
over 500 the other hatch.
Sat. April 27, 1929
Another nice
day. Have done quite a bit. Ethel came this P.M. to stay over the
doings. Glenn & Helen came to stay at Lawrences. They brought a lot
of flowers & gold vase. Ralph & Wesley brought me a box of
Pansys tied up in gold ribbon.
Sun. April 28, 1929
We had a
very large crowd at our "Golden Wedding" considering the weather- it
rained very hard at times, then cleared up so many came between
showers. Beautiful gifts were brought and gold money as well.
Mon. April 29, 1929
Cool
but nice since the rain Feel rather tired. Ralph & Mayme came
this
P.M. Had been to mill. Valentine got more eggs to set tonight. Got
another gift from Kansas- spoon. Bobbie isn't very ell.
Tues. April 30, 1929
A nice day. Pa has been up town twice. They're fixing the shed-
wracked by the wind. We got another gift in mail from Orra, picture.
Wed. May 1, 1929
We
had to go to see the Dr. this P.M. and he took off my plaster cast,
what a relief. But my arm seems helpless, can't use it. Got stuff to
rub it, have to have it in sling.
Thurs. May 2, 1929
A
terrible cold dark rainy day. I have written 5 letters but am tired.
My
arm seems a little better but helpless. Jason is getting a load of
butter milk Libby.
Fri. May 3, 1929
It has been cold and
windy again but not so bad tonight. Hand and arm bad yet but some
better. I think Pa's been up town twice, got feed, and got cherry
trees
from Binkley.
Sat. May 4, 1929
A little pleasanter, still
rather cold. Ralph came in this P.M. Told us about their bad luck.
Their brooder house caught afire and killed nearly all their 500
chicks- smothered them
Sun. May 5, 1929
Nice and bright but a
cold wind. No one came all day. I've lain down a good bit, wrote 2
long
letters and read. My arm hurts me so much. Feel discouraged.
Mon. May 6, 1929
Rather
pleasant this forenoon but rainy this afternoon. Al came, brought
team
and helped Pa haul manure. Fresh cow Jersey. Mary Gene been here all
day. Jason & Bob came tonight.
Tues. May 7, 1929
Al has
worked here all day, plowed the truck ground this P.M. Don &
Hazel
brought Ethel down this morning awhile. We set the incubator this
A.M.
for Ralph and Mayme.
Wed. May 8, 1929
Awful cold this
morning. Froze and hard frost. We went to Jasons awhile to see their
new things- they're lovely. Went on to Ralph. I feel real tired
tonight. First time I've been away yet. Graduation Annoucement from
Elbert & Naomi Anderson.
Thurs. May 9, 1929
There
are some men cutting and hauling sod from here from Toledo. Pa went
up
town, nothing much to do. Edna & I read some. Got our first
strawberries of Brooks. Pa set pansys Ralph & Wesley gave us.
Fri. May 10, 1929
We
went to see the Dr. Jason took me and Pa worked the team. Dr. thinks
I
am doing fine, gave me a lot of things to do to strengthen my arm.
Clydes house took fire from another one about noon.
Sat. May 11, 1929
I walked round quite a bit A.M. but windy this P.M. Two college
girls came out this P.M. and brought me a plant- Martha Wash. Same ones came last spring, ate
lunch.
Sun. May 12, 1929
Mothers
Day. Rena came this A.M. brought box candy. Ethel and Jim this P.M.
with a box, left flowers at Cemetery on both lots. Mrs. Weter
brought
plant from W.C. T.U. She has had a fall & hurt right arm. Mrs. Hatcher came & two girls this P.M.
Mable & Edith.
Mon. May 13, 1929
Rather
cold dark cloudy & out of oil. Oil-man didn't come & Pa got
5
gal. of Box. Pa planted the bulbs and a few more garden seeds.
Tues. May 14, 1929
Rained
all forenoon. Pa went with Jason on his long trip to Adrian Mich.
Edna
and I have been reading a good bit. Jasons went away. Kiddies staid
till Gene & Grandma came for them.
Wed. May 15, 1929
Very
nice. Edna washed & ironed. I can help a litle now. Am going to
get
along alone now soon I think. Got a letter from Mrs. Weihl- told how
she was hurt very bad.
Thurs. May 16, 1929
Awful cold and
N.W. wind all forenoon. Better this P.M. And we took Edna home.
Stopped
at Ralphs awhile. Got home later. Pretty tired.
Fri. May 17, 1929
A
little better but was frosty this A.M. Pa has been quite busy burned
brush this A.M. Went up for feed for chickens this P.M. Rena is
feeling
bad today.
Sat. May 18, 1929
We planted quite a lot of
flowers this A.M. I got very tired had to come in and lie down. It
rained all afternoon. Keeps so cold, Pa got a little coal this P.M.
Sun. May 19, 1929
Cold
and disagreeable. We stayed home all day. Mr. Reiders came down this
afternoon, had a nice visit. Clyde, Grace, Helen & Junior came
tonight.
Mon. May 20, 1929
We went down to Ethels awhile this
afternoon. Beulah came over. Don & H. came. Ralph & Mayme
&
Dykes folks came tonight to get eggs or engage them for Wed.
Tues. May 21, 1929
It
has been quite nice. Pa has been home all day. I've felt pretty
tired
& bad from the ride yesterday. We got into some awful rough
road. Harve Everett is very sick. Thot he'd die last
night.
Wed. May 22, 1929
Rather nice, we went up town this afternoon and did a little trading
first time for me. Clara Brim came in to see me tonight. Mr & Mrs Dyke came for the eggs got 30 doz.
Thurs. May 23, 1929
It
has been nice but looks rainy again tonight. I've done up and sent
some
graduation presents to Elbert & Naomi Anderson Pa has helped and
Jason got to planting corn.
Fri. May 24, 1929
We went over to
Haskins. Stopped at Jasons but Rena was gone. When we came back,
stopped to see Harve, he is some better so he can have callers now.
Sat. May 25, 1929
I
have done quite a bit of work. Made a cake, mopped the kitchen &
rested a lot. Pa has painted some worn places in linoleum. He went
up
town P.M. Left his meat, had to go back.
Sun. May 26, 1929
A
nice day. We went up to S.S. and church, the first for me since I
fell.
There was an awful flock of Planes two groups 19 and 18. Jasons
folks
came tonight. Mary Gene feels bad.
Mon. May 27, 1929
They
commenced setting tomato plants, about 4 acres done. Rained at noon.
I
have written 2 letters, Mrs. McConnell was in this P.M. Ralph's
chicks
we are hatching fast, so warm.
Tues. May 28, 1929
Showery so they couldn't set plants, so we went to Ralphs, took
their baby chicks 252. They were expecting to get them tomorrow.
Wed. May 29, 1929
Very
warm 88 here. They got nearly through setting plants. Can finish in
a
few hrs. We got flowers ready, took them over tonight. Tomorrow is
Decoration (Day). Brooks
made both trips. Letter from Ethel.
Thurs. May 30, 1929 Decoration Day
They
finished setting the tomato plants this forenoon. Rena, her mother
and
kiddies left me some flower & on to town. We went to Dowling P.M. Left some flowers down there.
Fri. May 31, 1929
A
little cooler but quite nice. Pa has been busy around home most the
time. Went up this P.M. and got some feed & other things. I
don't
seem to feel as well as I should.
Sat. June 1, 1929
Pa got
the team and planted the potatoes. Clyde, Helen & Jr. came down
tonight got eggs. John had to go & play in his band. He gave Pa
$1
to get something for his birthday.
Sun. June 2, 1929
Pa's
76th birthday. Too cold & windy to go to Church this A.M. and
have
been alone all day. Thought Ralphs would be down but expect the boys
came home.
Mon. June 3, 1929
Cool but quite nice. We did a
large washing this forenoon. Pap did the most of it but I could help
a
lot. I ironed a good bit. Pa went to Mansons P.M.
Tues. June 4, 1929
A
little warmer today, I finished up my ironing, got along fine with
both
washing & ironing, first, since Edna went home. Pa sprayed the
grapes & other work round home. Pa got birthday letter from
Ethel.
Wed. June 5, 1929
Pa
has worked round the place. Hoed the garden and planted some viens
and
lima beans. I can't do much of anything but hope to be better soon.
Thurs. June 6, 1929
Beginning
to warm up a little today, but seems cold in the house. Brooks got
42
1/2 doz. eggs. They're 28 cts now. I got to doing a little sewing
today. Card from Lena Hatcher to come down to dinner Sun.
Fri. June 7, 1929
It
has drizzled a little all afternoon but not enough to do any good;
corn
and tomatoes need it bad. Rena went to have her teeth fixed. She has
a
woman sewing.
Sat. June 8, 1929
I havn't done much, my arm
has bothered me two or three days quite bad. Pa worked at hoeing
this
A.M. and went town this P.M. and helped to set my geraniums.
Sun. June 9, 1929
Pa went up to S.S. Then we went down to Lena Hatchers for dinner.
Had a good day. Mary Steinline came over. Clydes were here
when got home.
Mon. June 10, 1929
A
very nice day. I havn't done very much but necessary work. Went to
McConnells this P.M. awhile. She lost all the little ducks. 2 weeks
old, 10, all died today. Pa hoed tomatoes. Man sheared Jason's
sheep.
Tues. June 11, 1929
Pleasant
but quite windy. Bellville came and got the calf. Pa has been round
home all day hoing, &c. I am feeling some better, can do a
little more.
Wed. June 12, 1929
A fine rain last night, it
will do lots of good. Pa went up got 2000 tomato plants to reset
where
missing, will get more in A.M. I've felt better, have done more.
Thurs. June 13, 1929
Threatened
rain but didn't stop work. They got the plants set but need a few
more.
They put on fertilizer this P.M. Jason was in awhile. Rena stopped
A.M.
Brought butter, his own.
Fri. June 14, 1929
I was quite sick
this morning- the dizziness, could hardly get up. Pa went and got
some
more plants. They got them all set but not all fertilizer on.,
Sat. June 15, 1929
I
was awful sick again latter part of last night, dizzy and sick at my
stomach but got easy and slept late and have felt better today. We
are
going to Charlie's John & Chas. Reunion in A.M. if
I don't get sick again.
Sun. June 16, 1929
Well
we went out to Charlie's- had a good time and good day- only rained
some going. Jason went with us & drove and Rena followed with
Ford.
Doris & Wesley came home with us. Fresh cow Red.
Mon. June 17, 1929
Awfully
warm, nearly 90. Everything is growing now. Pa has hoed the garden.
It
is nice & he likes to tend it. Rena and kiddies were down
awhile.
Doris has helped me some.
Tues. June 18, 1929
I had one of my
sick spells again this morning. Doris got breakfast and done the
work,
I couldn't go round till 9 oclock. The children went home this P.M.
Pa
got me some Konjola.
Wed. June 19, 1929
I'm
feeling better today. hope the Konjola helps me out. Pa has hoed
tomatoes A.M. and part of P.M. Awful hot to work. Jason sold 2 lambs
for $18. Robbie got glasses to wear now.
Thurs. June 20, 1929
Nice
day, good breeze. We washed this morning. Pa did it mostly. Mrs.
Eberly
came this afternoon on car and walked in. We took her home after
supper.
Fri. June 21, 1929
Very
nice, not so hot, only 80. Pa hoed tomatoes all day. I've done my
big
ironing. Feel rather tired. Jason and Rena went to Clydes about
their
teeth P.M.
Sat. June 22, 1929
I went up town with Pa this afternoon. Ran around quite a bit and
feel tired. Did a little trading.
Sun. June 23, 1929
We
went up to S.S. and church this A.M. Ralph and Mayme came down this
afternoon. We had a hard thundershower and hailed hard for awhile.
It
killed some chickens.
Mon. June 24, 1929
It has been warm.
Then a thunder storm tonight. Pa got a horse and plowed the truck
patches, or cultivated rather. I got our first mess of peas. Bobbie
and
Mary Gene came.
Tues. June 25, 1929
Cooler since the rain. Pa
has been quie busy at odd jobs here at home. I havn't felt as good
as
I've been. Got milk check & our yesterdays milk sour.
Wed. June 26, 1929
Pleasant
but cool. They worked in the hay this P.M. Put two loads in our
barn.
I've not felt very good but got cherries ready to can. A terrible
accident on Dixie. 2 cars burned & one man was burned to death.
Thurs. June 27, 1929
I
canned my few cherries 3 qt and 5 pt. Clydes folks came late last
night. Got 8 doz eggs and Brooks took 29 doz. they're 8 cts. They
got 4
loads of hay and it looks rainy.
Fri. June 28, 1929
It rained
and blew hard last night but less than 2 loads of hay out. Pa turned
it. He has worked round home most all day. Its been real windy &
cold. Had fire in range. Baked cookies.
Sat. June 29, 1929
Very
nice. They finished the hay. Pa has been trying to fence our young
chickens back from the road. Guess it will do. Pa didn't get up town
till after supper. Brought some cream. Letter from Ethel. Wesley had
tonsils taken out.
Sun. June 30, 1929
Very rainy all morning
and a hard thunderstorm in the night. We've been at home all day.
Ralph, Mayme & Buddy drove in a little while from Toledo. Jasons
went away to Ralphs tonight.
Mon. July 1, 1929
Rather rainy
looking in A.M. but turned quite nice this afternoon. We washed a
few
things and Pa has got the fences fixed to keep the chickens at home,
or
most of them.
Tues. July 2, 1929
Ethel & Helen and Wesley
came down this moring in Glenn & Helen's little coupe Starr. We
had
3 roosters ready to can. Has dinner & got 6 pts from them. Don
& Hazel came about supper time with a young man, Reiders came
after
supper.
Wed. July 3, 1929
Rather quiet and lonesome to what
it was yesterday. Pa has been up to Jasons all day. Hoed tomatoes
this
A.M. Helped him fix the barn roof this P.M. I havn't done much.
Thurs. July 4, 1929
Not
a very nice day for the 4th. Real windy threatening rain all P.M.
Then
tonight had one of the worst storms for a long time- just terrible.
Jasons had a lot of company.
Fri. July 5, 1929
My but there
is lots of water everywhere. We drove round by Otsego Park and
followed
the river road up to Grand Rapids, then stopped at Ralphs. They were
away. One of their big pine trees was slivered by lightening.
Sat. July 6, 1929
Pa
has been working round home until late afternoon. Then he went up
town.
I have felt rather tired from the ride yesterday. We planted some
turnip seed.
Sun. July 7, 1929
It is warm and a little
showery yet. Johnny came down with Jason this afternoon. First he
has
been here for a long time. We took him to the 8 o'clock car home.
Mon. July 8, 1929
It
has been very nice. Wheat is ripening up fast. They'll begin cutting
soon. Jason was in awhile this P.M. Clydes were up tonight, got back
from Wamplers Lake.
Tues. July 9, 1929
They made a
beginning in the wheat. Cut one field and opened the other. Jason
got a
man to help shock. He took his big car, the Nash, to Garage tonight.
Rena drove the Ford to bring him home.
Wed. July 10, 1929
A
nice day. They finished cutting the wheat. I have sewed a little. Am
making over my blue dress Ethel made me when my arm was in cast.
Have
it nearly done.
Thurs. July 11, 1929
We washed this forenoon
& Pa hoed tomatoes this P.M. I didn't do much but rest and read
some. Letter from Ethel, told of their trip to Saginaw Michigan
Sunday.
It was fine.
Fri. July 12, 1929
It has been very warm most of
P.M. Pa cultivated corn with riding cultivator this forenoon but
worked
round home P.M. I ironed this forenoon.
Sat. July 13, 1929
We
had a hard thunder storm this forenoon and rained hard. We went up
town
this afternoon. Did some trading & called at Mrs. Eberlys. Got
some
plants.
Sun. July 14, 1929
It has been quite nice and cool.
Pa went to Church & S.S. but I felt most too tired to get ready.
Ralph & Mayme came & Buddy. Mr. Thompson came this evening.
Mon. July 15, 1929
Quite
cool and nice. Belville came and got the calf this P.M. Pa was up
helping to fix the corn barn doors. I've done usual work and read
some.
Tues. July 16, 1929
Pa
worked at the corn barn again all day. Jason & Rena went to
Toledo
with Libbie's tonight. I killed & cooked a little chicken this
A.M.
and pulled my onions P.M.
Wed. July 17, 1929
Nice & cool
this A.M. but warm P.M. Pa helped at Jasons all day. Hoed tomatoes
this
forenoon and they finished the shed this P.M. I don't do much but
usual
work.
Thurs. July 18, 1929
Rather warm with a shower. Looked
very threatening for awhile. Pa hoed tomatoes this forenoon &
went
to pay taxes P.M. Forgot everything was closed. Card saying Bertha was very sick.
Fri. July 19, 1929
Pa
went with Jason this moring and stopped to see Bertha Cook. She is
very
low. This P.M. we went up to N. Baltimore to spend our Golden
Wedding
money, but added more and will get a set.
Sat. July 20, 1929
Pa
finished hoing the tomatoes this forenoon. Has worked round home
P.M. I
have worked quite a bit. It is getting easier for me to get around.
Sun. July 21, 1929
We
both went to Church and S.S. I dressed and cooked a young chicken
before we went soon got dinner. We've rested and read some. Jasons
drove in. Kiddies down to Belles.
Mon. July 22, 1929
A lovely day. We went down to Ethels this afternoon, took Fanny
& Walter McConnell (two of
Ernie's and Elnora's children). Ethel & Ralph came home
with us as Hazels were coming & could go back with them.
Tues. July 23, 1929
Pa
hoed corn this forenoon and has rested and read the papers &
slept
some. He can't work all day when its so hot. 90. I've done usual
work
and read & tatted some.
Wed. July 24, 1929
Pa worked this
A.M. and rested P.M. I have tatted and done usual work. Jason
stopped,
told us that Bertha Cook died this morning. A very hard thunder
storm
this P.M. got check $24.83.
Thurs. July 25, 1929
The Grangers
had their picnic down to Otsego Park. Pa went over his afternoon. I
didn't care to go, it was so windy. A man came getting up a Laundry
route. I am glad.
Fri. July 26, 1929
We went up town this
afternoon then out to Ralphs. An Awful storm came up & we
stopped at Addies. When we came back, stopped at Mansons. He came
home
with us to go to the funeral. Aunt Em is sick abed.
Sat. July 27, 1929
We
and Manson went out to Bertha Cooks funeral, an awful hot day, a
long
ride, a detour as a bridge was out. Ate dinner at Swanton on way
home.
Then went over to Henry Weihl's awhile.
Sun. July 28, 1929
Still
very warm 92 but a nice breeze. Pa went up to church this morning. I
felt pretty tired from our long ride. We got Announcement of Glenn & Helen's little boy yesterday.
Mon. July 29, 1929
Warm
but a nice breeze. Jason threshed wheat today. It turned out quite
well. Pa brought some home for chickens. I sent away my first
washing
to Laundry.
Tues. July 30 1929
Nice but rather warm. I got
busy at a little pink & white quilt for the new baby. Pa and
Jason
went up got their wheat checks settled up.
Wed. July 31, 1929
They
brought the new fiber suite this P.M. that we bought at North
Baltimore. It's quite nice. The Laundry came back this P.M. too and
I
did a lot of the ironing. They commenced cutting oats.
Thurs. August 1, 1929
Nice and cool. I finished my big ironing. Pa has hoed all day. Jason
had to go out and try to get some more milk.
Fri. August 2, 1929
Real
cool. They finished shock the oats and got in 5 loads of hay. Jason
got
an extra man for today. We got our cistern cleaned & lawn mower
fixed,
Sat. August 3, 1929
It rained some last night. Cloudy
threatening all forenoon. We went to town this afternoon. I got
another
book from Library. A letter from Ethel. She isn't very well. Iva
Cook's
son got killed (Kenneth, son of Watson and Iva Driver Cook who lived in
Toledo).
Sun. August 4, 1929
Cold
wind but pleasant weather. Ray & Beulah came down this morning.
After dinner we started up to Ralphs, met them but they turned back.
Glenn, Helen & baby came.
Mon. August 5, 1929
They
finished getting in the hay. I am quilting the little baby quilt.
Clydes folks came down tonight, got 10 doz. eggs. Bobbie having a
Birthday party.
Tues. August 6, 1929
Pleasant and cool. Al
came with the binder and they got oats cut and shocked. He was here
for
dinner. Jasons went away tonight. Kiddies are here.
Wed. August 7, 1929
A
nice nice day. Jason looked for some tomato pickers. They are
ripening
real fast. Ralphs were down tonight, have taken a little boy. Think
they'll adopt him. (Benjamin H
Harold is a boarder in their home in 1930. He is 4y 2m of age and
he and his parents were b in OH.)
Thurs. August 8, 1929
Very
warm. There was a Dairyman & Farmer s picnic at Toledo
Fairgrounds.
Jasons and we were going, they came for us but I got up sick this
A.M.
so Rena & kiddies gave it up too.
Fri. August 9, 1929
I
got up sick again. Sick at my stomach & dizzy. Have pain, down a
good deal. Got check $28.43. Mr & Mrs Reider came out tonight.
Had Roxies
little boy.
Sat. August 10, 1929
I
have felt better but havn't done much. Pa hoed weeds this forenoon
and
went up town this P.M. The tomato pickers came. Begin Tues. Kiddies
here tonight.
Sun. August 11, 1929
Pa went to S.S. and church
but I have felt reather bad all day. Ralph, Mayme and little boys
stopped. Had been to Ethels for the day.
Mon. August 12, 1929
Pa
has been sick today but I've felt better, rather bad for awhile this
morning. Sent washing away & did a few things didn't care to
send.
Milk inspector came around.
Tues. August 13, 1929
Ethel came
down with Jason and I had Jason & Rena come for supper, as she
can
stay all night, as his Birthday is tomorrow. A thunder storm.
Wed. August 14, 1929
We took Ethel this P.M. out to see Laura Cox
a little while, then she took car home from town. When we came back
we
went to see Dr. Says I've high blood pressure. Clydes & Ralphs
both
came tonight.
Thurs. August 15, 1929
Havn't felt very good.
Have taken medicine. Dr. gave me two kinds; when gone, must report
to
him. Did part of my ironing, Mr & Mrs. Will Wood came out
tonight.
Fri. August 16, 1929
The
threshers were at Jasons. Got all through this P.M. got ours too
from
here made us 88 bu. I am feeling some better today. Don't do much.
Sat. August 17, 1929
I
have been getting ready to take a little trip. Take our baskets and
spend the day. Charlies folks, Ray Cooks, Ralphs and ourselves; They
want to go to the Blue Hole.
Sun. August 18, 1929
We
were all ready & packed when R & M came in all ready. Said
none
of the others could go. Charlies not able and Ray had to work. We
decided to go to the Lake, stopped & got Mrs. Bense. Had a lovely time. Weather fine.
Buddy & Benny had a good time in the water.
Mon. August 19, 1929
Ralphs
threshed oats and wanted us to come up so we did but I got a little
sick. We came home early. Jasons came down then he came back &
helped Pa catch chickens.
Tues. August 20, 1929
Jason took Pa
with our car and went to Toledo with the chickens. Won't bring much,
we
know. They got carbide too. I don't do much but feel better than
yesterday.
Wed. August 21, 1929
Mrs. McConnell came in this morning. Stayed quite a while. Tonight
Mr. & Mrs Reider & Kenneth came out; a little later Ralph, Mayme
& little boys came.
Thurs. August 22, 1929
Johns Birthday.
Pa has been working round home all day but we went up town and saw
the
flower show. It was a fine display- most every variety glads and
dahlias mostly.
Fri. August 23, 1929
I finished up my last
week ironing. Am feeling better but get tired. Jasons men are
picking
tomatoes today. Clydes folks came down tonight. Got 6 doz. eggs.
Sat. August 24, 1929
Jasons
got away their first load of tomatoes. I have got ready for the Cox
Reunion. We went up town this P.M. Went to the Dr. He says I am
better,
but must go back again.
Sun. August 25, 1929
We took Manson
with us to the Reunion. Crowd not as large as usual but had a nice
day
and good time. Clydes started on vacation. Ralph came home with us.
Mon. August 26, 1929
Aunt
Em came down to help put up corn. She got her cans full 2 qts &
12
pts. I got 10 pts. Ethel & Helen came & got corn and
tomatoes.
We took Aunt Em home tonight. Another load of tomatoes.
Tues. August 27, 1929
Ralph and I canned 7 pints more corn. Its just nice now. Pa was up
town this A.M. and at Jasons this P.M.
Wed. August 28, 1929
Ralph
went home with Jason this morning. We and Ralphs folks went to
Napoleon
Fair, They wanted to see the Jersey cattle. Jasons went to State
Fair
this P.M. at Columbus.
Thurs. August 29, 1929
I canned 7 pts.
more corn. Makes 24 pts. now. I'll stop till Lima beans are ready.
Pa
went up this P.M. & helped load tomatoes. He filled lighting
plant
A.M.
Fri. August 30, 1929
I got at canning again. Done 6 qt.
pickles and 8 qts of pears but feel tired. Jason and Rena just came
back from Columbus. He came down awhile
Sat. August 31, 1929
I
have done quite a bit of work but feel better & not so tired as
last night. I rested more. Pa helped load tomatoes A.M. Load went to
B.G. this P.M.
Sun. September 1, 1929
Dorothy, Doris & Ruth Winterhalter (long time neighbor) came down on the st. car
& walked in this A.M. Then this P.M. Mr & Mrs Will Weihl came. Then later Jack & Dora Johnston & friends.
Mon. September 2, 1929
They
got off 2 truck loads tomatoes. The girls went with jason on the
last
load to take car home. Orley and Earl Beck called, their father will
be buried Wed. Want Pa for pallbearer.
Tues. September 3, 1929
They hauled 2 truck loads tomatoes this P.M. & 1 for morning. I
sent the washing P.M. Clyde, Helen, and Jr. came tonight.
Wed. September 4, 1929
Pa
went as a Pallbearer. I didn't go, so hot, I didn't feel I could.
Was
glad I didn't for Ethel & Helen came to get some tomatoes, eggs,
&c. She got my print dress cut out. Wash came fine, all flat
work
done. A big load of tomatoes again.
Thurs. September 5, 1929
We
went up town to see Dr. but he had 3 youngsters having tonsils
removed
so came back, did a little ironing but got so tired. Left rest till
next week, about half was done.
Fri. September 6, 1929
Wesley
rode down with Jason this A.M. It was rainy this morning. The
pickers
went home but back & got 1 load off and 1 in A.M. I've sewed
some,
made apron.
Sat. September 7, 1929
We went up town to see the
Dr. I'll not need to go any more. I am glad of it. Bobbie & Mary
Gene are staying tonight. Grandma has gone to Niagara Falls.
Sun. September 8, 1929
We've
been at home all day. Ralph, Mayme & Bennie came. Then later
Clydes
folks. Then Mr. Reiders. Then, before Reiders left, Harolds folks,
Ethel and Jim drove in but didn't get out.
Mon. September 9, 1929
Cloudy,
mostly rained some tonight. They got off one load tomatoes. Manson
& Bobbie came for some this P.M. Mr. Bandeen called this afternoon
on Biz.
Tues. September 10, 1929
Pa went up & help load
tomatoes this A.M. Then we went to Ethels this P.M. Helen is having
quite a time with the Asthma. Stopped at Mary & Joe Steinline. She
gave me several perennial plants, 2 pink peonies, flox, spider lily
&c &c.
Wed. September 11, 1929
I made some grape
jell 9 galsses. Ethel gave me grapes. Then I set out my plants, gave
Fannie (McConnell) a few.
Pa is helping load tomatoes & cutting his corn.
Thurs. September 12, 1929
I
am getting to feel pretty good again. Got to working some on my
Lavender print dress. We got the chickens shut in tonight &
clipped
their wings. Some job.
Fri. September 13, 1929
I had to get
up sick this A.M. We worked most too hard last night I guess but I
got
over it and did quite a lot. The children staid quite late, Gene
stopped for them. Jason & Rena went to Fremont Fair.
Sat. September 14, 1929
Pa
went up this A.M. & ordered stuff for the addition on the hen
house
& has made quite a little start P.M. They brought it right out.
Real cold & windy. I've done just usual work.
Sun. September 15, 1929
Ralphs'
went to Toledo. Stopped awhile both ways. Brought us some pears.
Jasons
folks came down tonight. U.B. Conference is going in Toledo.
Mon. September 16, 1929
Our
chickens are dying so that Pa went up and had the Veterinarian come
out
& look at them. It is worms. Gave us tablets to give each one.
Jason came and Eph Funk came A.M. Helped with the big hen
house full.
Will do the others in morning. Hard rain tonight.
Tues. September 17, 1929
We
finished up the treating of the chickens 150 more. Then Pa helped to
load tomatoes. This P.M. We went to Ralphs to get some things to
work
with on his chicken coop. Got some crab apples.
Wed. September 18, 1929
Pa
has made quite a start on his hen-house. I've canned 5 quarts
tomatoes
and cold-packed 7 pts. soup vegetables. We both feel tired. The sod
man
was coming to settle but didn't.
Thurs. September 19, 1929
Ethel
with Don & Hazel came down while we were eating dinner. He
brought
his gun, looked around for squirrels. I called on Mrs. Thompson. Mrs.
McConnell called here. Kiddies here tonight. They went to Haskins
Grange.
Fri. September 20, 1929
Pa has got along fine with
hen-house all done but floor & windows. I made up my
crab-apples,
10 cups of jell and 3 pts. marmalade. Am reading The Covered Wagon.
Sat. September 21, 1929
Pa
went up to help Ralph what he could. I have done usual work and
canned
3 qts tomatoes. Johnny was down with another man, got some tomatoes.
Sun. September 22, 1929
Pa
went to Church this morning. Its been a nice day, a little cool but
pleasant. Clydes folks came down this afternoon. Not many eggs now,
they got 4 doz. Glenn & Helen & Babe came just as we were
going
to bed. Baby is getting nice.
Mon. September 23, 1929
Pa went
up to Ralphs this P.M. to help some. He has so much to do. I got the
washing ready. Then canned six qts of pears, but the Laundry man
didnt
come.
Tues. September 24, 1929
Pa went up to Ralphs again. I
find quite a bit to do now as I feel so much better than I did. I
picked a few dry beans & shelled a gal. of colored Lima beans.
Laundry man didn't come again today.
Wed. September 25, 1929
Johnny
came up with Jason, ate dinner with us. Then Jason took him to
Perrysburg to look at a location he thinks he can get. We took our
laundry up A.M.
Thurs. September 26, 1929
They discontinued
our laundry rout but the Perrysburg man brought them. He said not to
worry, he would tend to it. It's been a very rainy day. Boys went to
Perrysburg again. Letter from Ethel. She is sick with a cold.
Fri. September 27, 1929
Johnny
went home last night but back with Jason today. Couldn't do much as
Bank was closed. Mr & Mrs. Reider came tonight. Pa finished the
henhouse.
Sat. September 28, 1929
Johnny put in a register
for us this A.M. then he & Jason finished up their deal for that
little eating house and a car- the Nash- will let him keep it awhile
anyway. Start to work Oct 1st.
Sun. September 29, 1929
Rainy
& foggy. We have been home all day. Children were here all
night.
Rena came for them about noon. Clydes came a little while this
afternoon.
Mon. September 30, 1929
Rather cold and Cloudy
after the rain. Jason was in awhile. Had been up to get some money.
Will go down to give it over to John to start him up. Hope he
succeeds
at the new work.
Tues. October 1, 1929
A raw cold wind. We
got a new vaccuum sweeper. Pa thought we ought to have it. Jason
came
in. He hauled potatoes P.M. We've done a little cleaning.
Wed. October 2, 1929
Rather
cold & windy but we picked our dry beans & a nice lot of
Lima
bean this afternoon. I canned 10 pts. They got in the hay P.M. Eva
brought Rose for a visit.
Thurs. October 3, 1929
They got Orley & Essie Beck & Frank Martin to pick tomatoes. The men quit to
pull beets. We went to Ralphs this P.M. It rained hard awhile. eggs
are 40 cts, now.
Fri. October 4, 1929
Pa
went to mill this A.M. there was a hard frost last night- hurt the
stuff. Eva, Beulah & Ethel came after Rose this P.M. Before they
went, Reiders drove in.
Sat. October 5, 1929
Very nice day.
I've been quite busy. Jason and Pa went up town, then down to see
John.
Jason thinks he'd better not let the Nash go after all. Will help
him
out some other way.
Sun. October 6, 1929
Another nice day. We went to S.S. and church this morning. Then
after dinner went over to Plain Church to Mrs. Gustins funeral. Mrs. Reider wanted us to
go there.
Mon. October 7, 1929
Pa
is digging his potatoes last few days. They're nice but not a big
crop.
I've been finishing my cleaning and baked a cake. Took care of
gladiolas &c.
Tues. October 8, 1929
Have been busy again
& we went over to Haskins this P.M. for a few things I'll need.
Pa
finished potatoes about 18 bu. Jason is hauling tomatoes for others.
Wed. October 9, 1929
Rev.
& Mrs. Haldeman & little boy were here for dinner., We had
nice
visit. After they'd gone we went down to see how John's were making
it
go. Ran out of gas.
Thurs. October 10, 1929
Cloudy &
rainy. Pa had to get what help he could & with himself picked
about
1 load. I sewed a little, made an everyday cap. Eggs are 42 cts.
Fri. October 11, 1929
Cloudy & rained some. They finished picking a good truck load.
Jason took them. Al's father was taken very sick. Had to go up
there. Rena took him. I have sewed quite a bit. Mrs. McConnell came
awhile.
Sat. October 12, 1929
Rainy
by spells. We went up town this afternoon. Did a little shopping
&
a settled with Kiehl for material for hen-house. Letter from Ethel,
has
had trouble with limb.
Sun. October 13, 1929
A busy day. We
went to church expecting Wilcox's to come home with us but he wasn't
well. But Ralph & Mayme were here & had dinner ready. John
& Anna came later.
Mon. October 14, 1929
We went down to
Toledo to Ethels this afternoon. She has had trouble with her limb
but
has been taking different treatment & its better. We stopped at
Johns, got our supper.
Tues. October 15, 1929
Jason went with
Pa this afternoon and bought a cow- a nice Holstein. He found out
about
her & furnished the money as Pa didn't have it. Mrs. Binkley
came,
wants our eggs for hatching.
Wed. October 16, 1929
Al went up
with Pa and led the cow home. She surely is a fine looking cow. Our
Laundry man failed us again. We will have to take it. Pa is fixing
Jason's hen-house.
Thurs. October 17, 1929
Very nice Pa was
so busy with the fixing he couldn't take the laundry so I washed
quite
a bit & ironed it. Jason is having Mr. Thompson make a buzz saw.
Fri. October 18, 1929
Mrs.
Eberly came out for dinner. We took her back toward evening. She is
awful nervous & fussy. Clyde sent me a box of candy from
Atlantic
City for Birthday tomorrow. Mrs. Eberly gave me a pie.
Sat. October 19, 1929
Nice
Birthday Greeting from Ethel & family. I havn't done much
celebrating. Have done usual work & cut out & made a big
apron.
Have been alone all day. Pa came home for his meals. I wanted to go
up
town but couldn't. Card from Clydes, on their way home.
Sun. October 20, 1929
We
have been at home all day. Jason stopped at noon & brought me a
box
of candy. Clydes folks came brought me pair gun-metal silk
stockings.
Will & Eva brought box of candy. Jim's and Harold's came, went
to
Togany. Jim & Ethel stay to supper then John & Anna came
&
brought candy but I had so much, had them take it back to sell.
Mon. October 21, 1929
My
what a rainy day. Never let up a minute, not hard all the time, real
hard tonight though. So dark couldn't work much. Laundry man came,
so
glad.
Tues. October 22, 1929
It got to raining about noon and
rained quite hard the rest of the day & tonight. We went up town
though did quite a little shopping, then went over to Mansons
awhile.
Laundry came. Nice. Got it partly ironed.
Wed. October 23, 1929
Another
bad day, cold wind, rainy and snow flurries- the first we've had
here.
Jason & Al came this P.M. Help put up heating stove. Our new cow
is
fresh this P.M.
Thurs. October 24, 1929
A very little better
than its been. Not quite so much rain, but cold & bad. Pa has
been
tending to lots of things round. I have sewed some with other
things.
Fri. October 25, 1929
I've
been quite busy. Canned six qts. beets, fixed and canned 1 qt and 4
pts
of green tomato mince meat. Ralph, Mayme & Bennie came tonight.
Sat. October 26, 1929
I
dressed a chicken & made mince pies this A.M. & Pa has
husked
corn at Jasons. He is going to husk his shock corn,. We went up town
this P.M. I got a hat, a blue one. Had quite a visit with Mrs.
Mercer.
Sun. October 27, 1929
Very
nice. We went to Mansons to hear about Robert. He's in hospital, had
operation for Appendecitis. then on to church. Brought Mr & Mrs Wilcox home for dinner & took them
back. John & Anna came tonight.
Mon. October 28, 1929
Pa
husked corn at Jason. Jason got another hand to help Al. in the
standing corn. Pa and I went to Perrysburg this P.M. Ins. Agent
came.
Tues. October 29, 1929
We
were going to Charlies this A.M. but so cloudy & dark, gave it
up
& its been raining all P.M. I canned 7 pts of mixed vegetables
for
soup. A letter from Ethel says Baby's mother wants him back. Is
making
trouble.
Wed. October 30, 1929
We went out to Charlies this A.M. Found them real well. Had a
nice visit. When we got home Ethel was here & Ralph & Albert. Others went to Togany. Clyde left note
& gone.
Thurs. October 31, 1929
Another
rainy afternoon. Pa husked this forenoon. The tomato check came.
Jason
went up tended to it. $600. in all. Mr. & Mrs. Reider came out
this
afternoon.
Fri. November 1, 1929
Rained almost constantly,
lots of water every where. Too dark to work much. I've croched &
read, made doughbuts &c. Pa has been working round barn &
henhouse.
Sat. November 2, 1929
We have worked with the
chickens all day and evening too, getting them sorted and fixed for
winter. Bobbie & Mary Gene helped tonight. Havn't done any work
in
the house but meals. Am tired.
Sun. November 3, 1929
A nice
day. We have been home all day resting. Ralph, Mayme and Bennie came
P.M. Brought us some nice apples. Tonight John & Anna came. Bad
accident up town last night.
Mon. November 4, 1929
Pa went to
mill this P.M. I got my Dahlias pulled and in inside. I did a little
washing and ironed it. I went to McConnells a little while. Robert
Cox
was moved home from Hospital today.
Tues. November 5, 1929
Pa
husked this forenoon. Then we went to Election and on to town. Did
some
trading, a sweater, blanket, underwear and percale dress. Reiders
came
for chickens. 6 pullets. Tonight we went over to see Robert little
while; has got along very well.
Wed. November 6, 1929
We have
done quite a bit of changing furniture around. I like it much
better.
Pa husked corn this P.M. while I straitened things up. Bobbie &
Mary Gene came down on their new black pony.
Thurs. November 7, 1929
Jason has made a deal & changed his little Ford Coupe & Nash
for a new Graham-Paige sedan. It's a dandy. Had to pay
some extra. Bobby's pony was a big surprise. He is crazy about it.
Fri. November 8, 1929
Pa
husked this forenoon but gets very tired. Worked round home this
P.M. I
have sewed some & read some, finished an everyday dress. Put a
few
more pullets in with hens. Now 240.
Sat. November 9, 1929
A
nice day. I've done usual Sat. work, baked pumpkin pies and large
bunch
of cookies, sewed a little. Pa husked A.M. Went up town P.M.
Sun. November 10, 1929
It
was home-coming or rally day at Church but we couldn't go all day so
Pa
was going this P.M. but has rained all P.M. Glenn's folks came in
time
for dinner too.
Mon. November 11, 1929 Armistice day
It
has been a dark disagreeable day. I was feeling so badly this
morning
after milking & getting Pa's breakfast, I laid down till dinner
time. Felt bad all day.
Tues. November 12, 1929
Dark &
rainy part of the time. I've felt better, have worked a little. Pa
went
up town, got egg mash, and went to Mansons. John came for eggs, had
been up town.
Wed. November 13, 1929
Another dark cloudy day,
misted some. Ellsworth came this A.M. got our chickens $30.00 worth.
Then we cleaned up the brooder house to shut up. Pa took Laundry.
They
forgot to stop yesterday.
Thurs. November 14, 1929
Another dark drizzly day. t'will seem good to have a bright day
again. A letter from Orra & a Birthday greeting. Jason came in,
talked awhile.
Fri. November 15, 1929
They
brought laundry this A.M. Then we went to Ethels this P.M. awhile.
Talked with Clyde, maybe they'll come down Sun. Stopped at Johns.
Rabbit hunting.
Sat. November 16, 1929
It has been nice. A
little warmer. Anna got sick this morning. Came here, went to bed
&
got a good rest & sleep. Pa took her back tonight. John got
another
helper till awhile.
Sun. November 17, 1929
Rather nice till
this evening. Its rainy a little. Clydes and Jasons folks were here
for
dinner & afternoon. Ralph & Mayme came tonight. Clyde took
Radio home to fix up.
Mon. November 18, 1929
A very dark
gloomy day & rainy. Rained last night and this morning. I've
been
knitting on my shawl. A mouse got to it & made a bad hole. Had
to
ravel it half way.
Tues. November 19, 1929
It was nice this
A.M and I washed a few things. Then this afternoon we took care of
cabbage- cut off heads & wrapped paper round each. Then made a
little kraut with the very small heads.
Wed. November 20, 1929
A
bad disagreeable day. Found the ground covered with snow this A.M.
Has
snowed or rained a little all day. I've finished reading "We". Belville got our calf.
Thurs. November 21, 1929
It
has been real cold 20 above most all day. Pa went to Ralphs on an
errand P.M. but staid & helped them husk. I havn't done much.
Jason
went hunting.
Fri. November 22, 1929
Anna's Birthday. Down to
15 this A.M. Has kept quite cold all day. Pa went to mill this A.M.
over to Garage this P.M. got the car oiled up and alcohol put in.
Then
we went to Johns a little while.
Sat. November 23, 1929
Pa
has helped Al. to pick up corn & haul in fodder. Then went to
town
P.M. I didn't care to go. Don't feel good. We got 24 eggs, doing a
little better 52 cts.
Sun. November 24, 1929
We have been at
home all day. Reiders folks came this P.M. awhile- had Roxie's
little
boys. Later Clyde & John came & brought the Radio. Its fine
now, better than it ever was.
Mon. November 25, 1929
Rather
pleasanter than it has been. Pa has husked all day, only long enough
to
go up town for mash for the hens. Jason & Bobbie were down
awhile.
Tues. November 26, 1929
Nice
weather but windy. Pa helped pick up some corn & fodder that was
on
the wheat. A letter from Ethel. She is well but very busy. Helen has
been sick again.
Wed. November 27, 1929
It has been quite
nice but Radio says cold tonight & tomorrow. Pa has been at home
all day working around. Jason ran in this P.M.
Thurs. November 28, 1929
We took Thanksgiving dinner with Jasons folks. They had Wylies folks too, we had a lovely dinner, a
real turkey Thanksgiving. Cold & snowy.
Fri. November 29, 1929
Pa's
back is bothering him since yesterday morning & my lame shoulder
has had a touch of rheumatism. My but its cold for Nov. below Zero
this
A.M. just Zero now 9-30.
Sat. November 30, 1929
It was 4
below this A.M. but got up a little. It surely has been bad all
over.
Johnny brought his car down for repairs & borrowed ours till
tomorrow.
Sun. December 1, 1929
Weather has moderated some
and has got to snowing quite hard tonight. John & Anna came to
get
their car but it wasn't ready so came here awhile.
Mon. December 2, 1929
Still
bad & snowing quite deep. John came again & got his car this
P.M. About all we get done is the chores and keeping fires. I've
knit
on my shawl.
Tues. December 3, 1929
Still hovering round
Zero. 10 above tonight. Ralph & Mayme stopped this eveing. Had
been
down to get Bennie. Pa went up, got egg-mash, went to M.I.'s (Manson) Bobby is working.
Wed. December 4, 1929
We
got tired of waiting for the Laundry-man to come along so did the
big
wash this P.M. hung them up stairs. They don't like to drive in from
their route. We got our Christmas check $25.50
Thurs. December 5, 1929
I
got the whole ironing done. Johnny came down to see about his
license
tags but couldn't get them. I'm knitting myself a pair of mittens,
tan
color.
Fri. December 6, 1929
Charlie came down awhile this
morning with the boys who came to hunt. This afternoon we went up
town,
cashed the Christmas check & did some shopping, got shoes
&c.
Rena took Mary Gene to the Dr.
Sat. December 7, 1929
We did a
little cleaning and put up clean curtains to 5 windows this A.M.
then
went over to Haskins and got some things. Rained all afternoon.
Sun. December 8, 1929
Nice
but cloudy. Pa went to Church this A.M. Glenn, Helen & Baby came
this P.M. staid to supper. Jason & Rena went to Detroit with
Libbies yesterday.
Mon. December 9, 1929
Very nice. We did
another large washing. The Laundry man came this morning after 4
weeks.
Thought they'd forgot about us. Felt as if I'd rather do without or
try
it ourselves.
Tues. December 10, 1929
Another very nice day
but some cloudy. I have done my big ironibg & finished knitting
shawl. Pa cleaned the hen-house. Jason came this evening.
Wed. December 11, 1929
We
went up town this forenoon and did a little shopping. Ralph &
Mayme
went down to see her new Grandson tonight- Clifford's baby (Clifford, Jr). Left Bennie
here. Ran out of gas, made them late.
Thurs. December 12, 1929
Rainy
& icy A.M. & very foggy tonight. Good many accidents. Mr.
McConnell had one this A.M. No one hurt but car some, don't know how
much. A letter from Ethel- all well. We sold 10 doz. eggs .48 yet.
Got
a load of coal.
Fri. December 13, 1929
Warm, rainy and
disagreeable. I have been quite busy at my little work finishing
some
towels & knitting some little mittens. Pa has worked in the shop
some.
Sat. December 14, 1929
Rather nicer than yesterday.
I've been quite busy, baked light biscuit and a big batch of sugar
cookies. Pa has helped me, did the sweeping. He filed his saw
&c.
Sun. December 15, 1929
We have been at home all day and alone till this evening. Clydes
folks all but John came down, got some eggs 7 doz.
Mon. December 16, 1929
We went down to Jasons this afternoon and Pa went over to see Harve. He is poorly again, not bedfast. Mary
Gene is feeling better.
Tues. December 17, 1929
A dark rainy day. Rained all afternoon nearly. I've been trying to
make some flowers of rubber. Rena making them &
they're awfully pretty. She gave me the material.
Wed. December 18, 1929
Awfully
cold stormy day. Very windy. Jason stopped to see how we were
standing
it. He got along O.K. so bad this A.M. A letter from Ethel. Dons has
moved in.
Thurs. December 19, 1929
We are having lots of snow
all night and today. Drifted awfully bad. The milk trucks are having
hard work getting through. Bus couldn't go. Pa has shoveled all day.
Jason came in. said he only got stuck once.
Fri. December 20, 1929
Another
terrible day, just blew and drifted all day with thermometer round
Zero. About all we can do to keep warm. Sent some greeting & got
some.
Sat. December 21, 1929
Pa dug the snow away so he could
get the machine out & we went up town and did a little more
shopping. Some one came while gone, guess it was Ralphs.
Sun. December 22, 1929
It is some warmer about 20. We have been at home all day &
alone. Most too cold and too much snow to go unless we have to.
Mon. December 23, 1929
Still
quite cold, but pleasant. We washed this A.M. but hung upstairs.
Snow
is very deep. Mrs. Box came over A.M. for eggs. Jason was in this
evening. I'm making rubber flowers.
Tues. December 24, 1929
I
ironed and baked pies & cake & cooked a chicken. Ralph came
this afternoon & brought us each a nice Christmas present. Pa 2
pair of socks- one silk and one wool; and me good for blouse silk
crepe. We had to give up going to Toledo so Ralph wants us to come
up
there.
Wed. December 25, 1929
We have had a nice "White
Christmas" but dangerous driving in place. We went to Ralphs for
dinner. Had a lovely dinner. Corts were there. Rena & kiddies
were
in. Gave me pr. silk & wool hose. Pa a shirt. Jasons went to
Belle's to dinner.
Thurs. December 26, 1929
Getting a little
warmer. Snow begins to settle and thaw some. I've done usual work
and
sewed a little & made some rubber flowers for the girls.
Fri. December 27, 1929
It
is thawing quite fast. Think it will rain before long. Harolds folks
brought Ethel & Dorothy this P.M. Then stopped for them tonight.
Brought a lot more presents, nice ones.
Sat. December 28, 1929
It
has been quite nice but is snowing tonight. Will make the roads bad
again I'm afraid. We have done usual work. I've reas some in a new
book
from Don's "Wild Geese".
Sun. December 29, 1929
Rather
cold. We staid home all day. Clyde's folks came this P.M. Staid to
supper. They brought so many Christmas gifts. Auto robe besides each
one something very nice.
Mon. December 30, 1929
We washed
this morning & the Laundry boy came, I was surprised for I had
told
him 4 weeks ago not to come again. John came this P.M. Had got his
license numbers.
Tues. December 31, 1929
I ironed &
cooked out six lbs of lard trimmings &c that Anna & John
gets
from cooking their meats. Jasons are having a watch-night party
&
children are here.
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http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbaracox/naomi_1916.html
etc, back to 1911 which is the
first diary we have of Naomi DeSelms Cox at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbaracox/naomi_1911.html
( 20160207-2154) This is
being uploaded to internet now. When
I
find
corrections, or make connections, the entries are corrected or
clarified and uploaded to internet, replacing the older versions.
Anywho....
onward......@bjc)
Click here to read the 1930
diary
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