Naomi's Diaries
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Naomi DeSelms Cox's 1932 Diary
Farm Life in Plain Township, Wood
county, Ohio, continued
Naomi Esther DeSelms Cox born in Ohio
October 19, 1855. She is 76 years old as 1932 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
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 Naomi and Pa moved back to a
Plain
township farm next to where the Thompson's farmed and lived. Their
near
neighbors included Ernest and Elnora McConnell and their children
James, Fannie, John, Walter and Russell. The Thompson household
consisted of Earl and Maggie and their son Norman who was 22. By
the
1930 census the old Hannah Road neighbors (now called Union Hill
Rd),
where their son Jason lived, included Bradleys: Wayne, Ortha, son
Bobby, and Father George; Frank and Emma Self, Jesse (the sexton
of
Union Hill cem.) and Jennie Box; the 3 Smith households: Frank,
Carrie
and Byron; Ralph, Mabel, George and Anne; Dan, Minnie, Clyde and
Grace,
Harve and India Everett and their daughter Vinnie and son in law
William F "Frank" Wammes nearby.
John
and Naomi's 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 by 1930 have become parents themselves. 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. In 1930 their
hired man Allen Simonds is living in the household as well as
Rene's mother Mary Abbott.
***Note the links
to findagrave,
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 1928-1931.
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 called "Naomi's Diary" became unwieldy in size.
These
diaries have mentioned over 600 different people among family,
friends,
which included their neighbors from Perrysburg forward, and their
children's neighbors, church members from the U.B. church, trades
people and other business people.
©The 1932 Diary of Naomi Esther
DeSelms Cox
Notes:
This is a very little diary since it is a five year diary in
fact. No specific place for weather notation.
Fri. January 1, 1932
Here
is beginning my 4th year and it seems such a short time ago I began
it.
We have been alone all day & busy. I've sewed quite steady. Pa
trimmed plum trees.
Sat. January 2, 1932
Ralphs came down
this afternoon awhile. They're going to Lima tomorrow to get Cliff's
family again. He has no work. Have rented their house. Pa went to
Haskins. Took 10 doz. eggs. Only 20 cts. Sold about a crateful this
week.
Sun. January 3, 1932
Pa went up to Church this morning.
Jason and Bobby came down awhile after they
came from Sunday School to
see how we were and talk awhile. Westher keeps nice.
Mon. January 4, 1932
We
washed this morning & I ironed this P.M. Only a small wash; when
we
wash regularly it isn't much. We have wonderful nice weather for
January. We get about 4 doz. eggs now, but only 20 cts.
Tues. January 5, 1932
Not
so nice today, cloudy & rainy; too dark to sew or read much so
I've
rested quite a bit. Churned a little, only milk Jersey & get a
small am't; keep it about every 2 days; don't have much income now.
Wed. January6, 1932
The
day started in quite good although it rained nearly all night. This
P.M. got windy & colder & rained again. got letter from Lottie
Waring. She had a stroke in Feb. She's very poorly, can hardly
walk.
Thurs. January 7, 1932
Brooks
got 17 doz. eggs, only 19 cts. though we got 55 today. Jason &
Rena
went to Clydes to have her teeth fixed, then back to B.G. to her
club
tonight. Kiddies got off the bus and staid here till they came.
Fri. January 8, 1932
We
went down to Johns this P.M. Just as we were starting home,
Ethel and
Hazel & Jimmie came up, stopped and came on later. Got 9 1/2
doz.
eggs. John got 2 hens & 2 1/2 doz. eggs.
Sat. January 9, 1932
I
had to get up sick this A.M. Laid down again, Pa got his own
breakfast,
then at 10 o'clock I tried again, got so sick had to vomit, &
lay
down, got up at noon; have lain down most all P.M. Pa went up town;
has
been a snowy day.
Sun. January 10, 1932
We have been home all
day. Ralph and Mayme came about 2 and just as they were going, Clyde,
Grace & Jr. came. they got 7 1/2 doz eggs. ground covered with
snow. I'm feeling lots better.
Mon. January 11, 1932
Didn't
wash. Rather cold. Just took it easy, sewed some & read. Got
some
new magazines. We are always so glad to have the mail come these
dull
days.
Tues. January 12, 1932
It has been rather windy &
bad and rained awhile. I have sewed some, finished a couple of
little
waists for Billy that Anna had cut out Friday.
Wed. January 13, 1932
We
went down to Johns this forenoon after Brooks came. Anna was over
home.
It was so stormy last night, John didn't go after her, business is
poor
anyway.
Thurs. January 14, 1932
Jason is hauling tile. 3
loads on truck from Hoitville. Pa has helped to unload. Orley Beck went
with him. Mrs. McConnell's mother stopped to get eggs, got 3 doz.
Brooks 13 doz. P.M. They're 14 ct now. We get 50 or more now.
Fri. January 15, 1932
I
havn't felt very good, rather tired. Our young cow fresh this A.M.
Rained hard again last night. John came down tonight for a couple of
chickens.
Sat. January 16, 1932
It has been rather stormy,
not hard but a little rainy, then sleeted & snowed, just
disagreeable. Pa gave up going to mill. I've done usual work &
sewed some. Got 66 eggs. Only 14 cts.
Sun. January 17, 1932
Real
rainy all A.M. and dark, but nice & clear tonight. Queer winter
weather, more like spring all the time. Jim, Ethel & the 2 boys
came toward night, got 12 doz eggs, 15 cts.
Mon. January 18, 1932
We
washed just a few things, hung up stairs. Jason hauled another load
of
tile. He came & got Pa to help unload, then helped Pa load to go
to
mill. R.E. & Mayme came this P.M.
Tues. January 19, 1932
We
had a load of coal brought this morning, first since Dec 8, it has
been
so milk we don't burn so much. We did a little churning 1 1/2 lb.
Wed. January 20, 1932
The
Holstein cow got awful lame and Pa found a bad hurt, like a cut on
her
leg & had the Dr. come. He said she had got it from
barb-wire or
something. Left medicine to spray it.
Thurs. January 21, 1932
Another
dark rainy day, misty mostly. Pa has been at Jasons P.M. Babcock's
laid
2 trucks off so will be no surplus now. Brooks got 15 doz eggs, only
13
cts. We get between 5 & 6 doz.
Fri. January 22, 1932
Very
dark but hasn't rained. Pa got mash ground for hens. They're doing
quite well but eggs are so low, only 13 cts. John & Tony came in
tonight for chicken & eggs.
Sat. January 23, 1932
It has
been awful dark again and rainy. Ralph and Mayme came in this
afternoon. Brought us some dandy beef. They killed a little young
one.
It's so nice.
Sun. January 24, 1932
It has turned quite a bit
colder & has been nice & clear. Clydes came in quite early
to
get some eggs and talk awhile. Then after they'd gone, Jim came and
Jasons tonight.
Mon. January 25, 1932
It has been quite nice
but a little cold. We did quite a large washing, hung upstair. I
made a
batch of cookies, didn't feel like it Saturday. Got our milk check
$2.35. Smallest ever got. Havn't much income.
Tues. January 26, 1932
It
has been cloudy & a little rainy & sleeted awhile. Pa
cleaned
the hen-house, got straw for it. I havn't done much but sew &
ready. Jason & Bobby came in from town with a new horn. Bob is
going in a boys Band.
Wed. January 27, 1932
Mary Gene has
mumps & can't go to school now thewse 2 days. Rena and Bobbie
came
in to get some eggs. Jason staid with her. I sewed this P.M.
Thurs. January 28, 1932
Brooks
got 20 doz eggs, makes 40 doz. this week. If they were only a better
price. Jason came in, brought Mary Gene well wrapped. They told Bob
not
to come to school if it is the mumps but guess it is all right, she
isn't sick at all.
Fri. January 29, 1932
Mr & Mrs. Busick
came to Jasons to go to Toledo to go to a Dairy Meet. He had got his
arm broke. Jason & Rena went so he could drive. I went &
staid
with children. John came to help Pa fix roof of Barn.
Sat. January 29, 1932
Pa
went up town this forenoon. It has been quite cold & windy, low
tonight 13. Ralph was in this P.M. Told about poor little Clyde
Wright
ran away & slept in an old barn he is abused so.
Sun. January 29, 1932
The
coldest day yet, 8 above this morning, only 10 tonight. Had to put
in a
carbide before supper. Jims & Glenns folks came this afternoon.
Glenns went to Lawrence's & Jim to Lesters. Ethel & boys staid & we had
supper.
January Memoranda 1932
January has been a very nice and moderate month.
Mon. February 1, 1932
Not
quite so cold as yesterday, up to 24 tonight. I did our little
washing
this A.M. but hung it upstairs. I've cut pieces and sewed some P.M.
Tues.. February 2, 1932
Been
cloudy all day. Ground-hog couldn't see his shadow around here.
Raining
tonight. We went up to Ralphs & stopped in town. Did a little
trading. Stopped to see Mary Gene. She is getting on nice.
Wed. February 3, 1932
It has been dark & gloomy again. Al came to get a setting of eggs. I'm afraid
he is rushing the season some. I have sewed on the blocks P.M.
Thurs. February 4, 1932
A
real bad stormy day, most wintery day we've had. Jim, Ethel, Don
&
Hazel came. they were both off and wanted to go to B.G. They left
the
girls & came after them.
Fri. February 5, 1932
It has
been quite nice today. I've been busy with my piece work this P.M.
Don't get much done but the work & read news A.M. Jason was in
tonight for eggs. They're 14 cts. Get about 5 doz.
Sat. February 6, 1932
It
has been quiet nice but cold enough to keep the snow on the ground.
Jasons ditchers came to work today with their big machine. It goes
fine. Mrs. McConnell was in.
Sun. February 7, 1932
Pa went up
to church. Then, soon as we ate dinner, we went down to see Johns a
little bit. After we were back awhile, Clyde, Grace & Jr. came.
Mon. February 8, 1932
Nice
but rather windy & a lttle cold. We didn't wash for Pa went over
where they were ditching. This P.M. Jason went to get a load of
baled
hay & he went with him to help.
Tues. February 9, 1932
Washed
A.M. Then got a letter from Ralph. He had got hurt very badly Fri.
night with a horse he was dosing. We went up to see him, he is
around
but feeling bad. Bobbie has the mumps. Cliff & Albert & Mayme doing chores.
Wed. February 10, 1932
It
has thawed till the ground is awfully soft, they couldn't work at
the
ditching. Al came for another setting of eggs. We've another fresh
cow
Holstein. Farm Institute is going on now.
Thurs. February 11, 1932
It was very nice this morning but turned very rainy about noon &
tonight. Mr. Bandeen called this P.M. Jason came in a
little bit. He hauled another load of tile.
Fri. February 12, 1932
Pa
has been sick, has lain down all day, only when he was doing the
chores. They're so I can't tend them now. He has got a cold. Gene came to show me her nice quilts. She took
two premiums at the Farmers Institute.
Sat. February 13, 1932
Pa
is feeling some better of his cold but I have got a cold about the
same
as he has. Jason drove in on his way home. He will get our groceries
for us.
Sun. February 14, 1932
I got up awful sick this
morning. Had to go back to bed & at noon same way. About 3
o'clock
I managed to dress, then Jims folks came & Ethel staid with us.
Dorothy & Friend came tonight with a house dress.
Mon. February 15, 1932
Pa
wasn't able to put up stuff to go to mill, so drove up and bought a
sack for the hens. Ethel phoned to Dr. He came this evening, both
have
flu & must go to bed & stay a few days. Jasons & Clyde
& Grace came tonight.
Tues. February 16, 1932
We've both
been tucked up in bed and Ethel waiting on us like a nurse. How glad
we
are she could stay. Doris, Dorothy & friends came with some
things.
Ralph & Mayme came & Jasons folks came in.
Wed. February 17, 1932
It
keeps Ethel awful busy. Dr said to give us something like brouth or
guel about every 2 hrs. The fever is lower & we sat up a little
while. Mayme & R. brought oysters & Rena chicken broth. Mr. Thompson does chores. Bellville got calf
this A.M.
Thurs. February 18, 1932
John
came in this A.M. to see us, then tonight Glenn & Helen drove
Jims
car and Doris got an early supper & all came down. We have been
up
all afternoon. Ate supper at table.
Fri. February 19, 1932
Pa
has been out and about chores today. I am better, don't go round
much,
I cough quite a lot. Ralphs came again P.M. A barn burned up there.
3
cows. 5 horses & farm tools.
Sat. February 20, 1932
Pa
got his money together & took it up to the Bank but too late for
taxes. Will pay them Mon. Dorothy & Ralph R. came for Ethel
tonight. Jim sent us basket of fruit.
Sun. February 21, 1932
Ralphs folds came with their basket and got us dinner & enough
for tomorrow. Clydes & Mr. Jones came this P.M. Rena & children
this evening.
Mon. February 22, 1932
I
wanted to send the washing to Laundry but Pa wouldn't do it nor call
them from McConnells so we did it, hung it upstairs. Dwight came
down
P.M. Jason finished ditching.
Tues. February 23, 1932
It
has been real nice but rather cold. Pa went up & paid the taxes
$140.11. We got 90 eggs today. Jason hauled over Thompsons wood P.M.
for his doing our chores. Mrs. McConnell came down this P.M.
Wed. February 24, 1932
A
very nice day. I've got tired easy and have lain down. I ironed a
little. The cows & chickens are doing quite well. Got 94 eggs.
Pa
is standing the chores good.
Thurs. February 25, 1932
It has
been a lovely day. Pa went up to mill this afternoon, for the
cows. Jim, Ethel & 2 boys came tonight. Brought qt of
grape
juice. Mr. Thompson & Jason were in. A crate of eggs for Brooks
14
Fri. February 26, 1932
It
has been just like Spring, everybody burning stalks, weeds, &c.
Pa
burned around here then went up to the farm & burned some. I've
walked round out doors awhile for the first. Rena has a bad cold
like
flu.
Sat. February 27, 1932
Not so nice. Rather cloudy & dark. Pa went up to the store for
groceries P.M. Jason & Bobbie came for the milk tonight. Mrs. Geo. Bolander died Thursday, sick a long
time.
Sun. February 28, 1932
Johnny stopped this A.M. from Luckey to tell us about their
troubles. Bill has pneumonia. Now Grandma is still bedfast. Reiders were here & Ralphs, & Jim. George (Bolander) wife funeral P.M.
Mon. February 29, 1932
We
washed a few things this & hung upstairs. It has been quite
nice.
We went over to Jasons this P.M. They have colds like flu. Jasons
tractor came. He started plowing & filled in some ditches.
February Memoranda 1932
Feb. has been very nice.
Tues. March 1, 1932
Manson
came down this A.M. to say how they found us much better than he
expected. Jason has bother getting the new plow started. Had the man
out again. A man came around in interest of the Dairy. Got 108 eggs.
Wed. March 2, 1932
Jason
got along fine with his new tractor & plow today. I did my
little
ironing. Pa went to Haskins to get some stock tonic for the black
cow.
Eggs are only 11 cts. We got 109
Thurs. March 3, 1932
Been rather cloudy & stormy looking. Papers full of the kidnapping of Baby Lindberghs; it's awful,
took him from warm crib, only nightclothes and sick too. Brooks took
46 1/2 doz. eggs.
Fri. March 4, 1932
Al
hasn't got a horse yet & getting so late Pa talked to himn about
it
today and he gave up the place, didn't like to. I'm glad of it.
Don't
know how we come out yet.
Sat. March 5, 1932
Pa went up town
this P.M. then on our south to look at some horses. It is up to him
now
to get one and Johnny is going to work with him.
Sun. March 6, 1932
We had quite a surprise this P.M. when Earl Parmenter
& wife came to see us from Detroit to Jasons, then on here. Jims
& Dons were just leaving. Coldest day we've had below 10
now.
Mon. March 7, 1932
Awful
cold, close to Zero this A.M. Ralph & Cliff came this P.M. Clyde
& Grace came tonight & Jason, for milk. It's 6 above
tonight.
we've kept near the fire all day.
Tues. March 8, 1932
Another
cold day. Wind gone down tonight but 5 above zero. Yet have to keep
fire in the cellar. Jason was in for his milk. Has helped haul
Thompsons wood P.M.
Wed. March 9, 1932
It was 3 below Zero this A.M. but got a little warmer. Is 13 above
tonight. Pa went down to Johns this P.M. Snowing tonight.
Thurs. March 10, 1932
It
is still pretty cold, down to 13. It was 12 this A.M. Got up to 19.
John stopped this A.M. after talking with Anna they think will have
to
give up farming so the boys will look for someone. R.E. came down.
Fri. March 11, 1932
It is lots warmer 24 tonight. Got a load of coal, have used a lot
this week. Mr. Thompson got setting of eggs. Mr. Wenig 6 doz. Jason sold his sheep for $90.
They went to Sanders to tell him to keep watch for renter.
Sat. March 12, 1932
A
woman & her son came to rent the farm this evening. Had been out
hunting all day. Wilbur Sanders told them of it so guess its a go.
Took
them to look at it.
Sun. March 13, 1932
Pa went to Church this A.M. Its been quite cold again today. Ralph
and Mayme stopped on way home from Corts.
Mon. March 14, 1932
Our
winter weather holds on well. Awful cold N.W. wind all day. Another
fellow came to rent the place. The other folks come again & want
to
begin moving stuff soon.
Tues. March 15, 1932
Ethel & Jim
came down this P.M. Got 20 doz. eggs only 10 cts. now. Al came in
this
noon, wanted some pay for a little work he had done after Pa did so
much for him all summer.
Wed. March 16, 1932
Jason has helped
Al get his hay & corn moved & the new renters moved some of
their farm tools over. Another young man came to rent this A.M.
Makes 3.
Thurs. March 17, 1932
It
has moderated quite a lot, looks like rain. Jason got Al moved but
will
be over in A.M. to clean up kitchen. Kept chicks in. I'm glad he's
gone. Maybe Mussers'll keep house right.
Fri. March 18, 1932
Floyd came down to help them get things out of
the house. The hard coal stove here in garage. Their mother's home. Al was over again. Got his corn
& some things.
Sat. March 19, 1932
Pa
and Jason have been up doing little thing about the place. Brought
the
seed corn down here in granery. The renters are bringing their stuff
fast.
Sun. March 20, 1932
Rather cold, 15 above this morning, but is 28 tonight. Pa went to Laura Orwig's funeral this afternoon. Clyde,
John & a boy friend, & Jasons folks came tonight.
Mon. March 21, 1932
there
was a heavy fall of snow over the ground this morning. Cloudy all
day
& storming, hard sleet, & rain P.M. Mussers got over before
it
got so bad. Will leave the horses till A.M.
Tues. March 22, 1932
It
sleeted or rained about all nice and ice hangs thick on everything,
wires are breaking, limbs hang to the ground. Ralph was in this P.M.
Don't know how Jason got along today.
Wed. March 23, 1932
It
has moderated up to 36, ice dropping all the time from trees &c.
We
made some ice-cream for supper. Letter from Ethels kids having great
fun in park.
Thurs. March 24, 1932
Ethel, Jim & Wesley came this morning to get some eggs before
Brooks got here. Then about noon, Ralph & Bernard Withrow (Orley's son) came on their wheels. Jims went
back to stay with baby Jimmie (Don
and Hazel's son). They went away.
Fri. March 25, 1932
It's
thawed till its awful soft. Pa left machine out near road, he had to
help fix pump up to the farm. I went up a bit. Dwight came for eggs,
says Zoe has a baby girl. Got letter from John Housholder. Earl Ruth died A.M.
Sat. March 26, 1932
It
has thawed up & water settled quite well so we can drive over
the
road way. Doris & her boyfriend & Wesley came for Easter
eggs
tonight. I havn't felt like work.
Sun. March 27, 1932
Easter and quite nice but we have been at home all day. Reiders
folks came P.M. Then Lawrence & mother; Laura Cox brought Manson & Em. Then, later, Clydes came, brought box
candy & greeting card. Jason, Rena & Mary Gene came this
evening.
Mon. March 28, 1932
It
has been quite nice but windy. We washed and hung out doors, first
for
quite a while. Pa has been busy up town & to the place helping
to
fix pump.
Tues. March 29, 1932
I havn't done much but my
ironing and have been looking over & burning old letters; there
are
so many around & its so interesting to look over 50 or more yr.
old
letters. It takes so long. It is getting spring like.
Wed. March 30, 1932
It
was nice this A.M. but turned bad, rainy & colder. Ralph and
Mayme
came down, came to milk then on down. I wrote to Earls & to Zoe.
2
men came to see Jasons cow & heifers.
Thurs. March 31, 1932
Rather
cold today. Jason sold his cow and two heifers. They came & got
the
cow & calf, a few days old, will take the others tomorrow. I
have
been looking at & burning old letters.
March Memoranda 1932
March has been awful bad, all the cold weather we've had all winter
nearly came this month.
Fri. April 1, 1932
Rather
cloudy all day, raining a little tonight. We looked around a little
for
a couple of hens that would set, nothing doing. Jason got his calves
away. Mrs. McConnell's sister died last night- Mrs Earl.
Sat. April 2, 1932
It
has been a nice spring day, up to 70 this P.M. Uncovered the tulips,
they're nearly all up. Pa took our first eggs to Binkley. Only 18
doz.
Didn't get card time.
Sun. April 3, 1932
Colder this A.M. 40
degrees lower than yesterday. Pa went to church. We went to Johns
after
dinner a little while. Glenn's & Ethels, Jim & Wesley came
late, then Jason tonight. They went to Mrs. Earl's funeral.
Mon. April 4, 1932
It
has been rather nice, a little cold but warmer tonight. Pa took
team,
hauled another load of big wood Jason wanted him to have. I've sewed
quite a bit P.M.
Tues. April 5, 1932
Plowed garden A.M. We
went down to Ethels this morning in time for dinner with them. Jim
was
home & went with Pa over for carbide. Ethel & Dorothy went
to
Helens early, did their wash on their new washer, dried them at
home.
Wed. April 6, 1932
Nice
spring weather. Pa has been up helping to clean up seed oats, got
Lesters fanning mill. I've been writing & fixed an order for a
few
seeds. A fresh cow, Jersey. Got carbide in time, light went out
tonight.
Thurs. April 7, 1932
Real
warm 72, rather cloudy and rainy looking. Pa got onions set out and
quite a lot of other seed, so if it rains they'll come on. Oats are
going in fast.
Fri. April 8, 1932
It rained quite hard last
night, so they can't do much today. Its colder too. I've sewed on m
blocks and read. We got 112 eggs today. We've crate full and have
sold
17 doz. since Sat.
Sat. April 9, 1932
Pa went up town twice
this A.M. Took the crate of eggs & did the trading & this
P.M.
to mill for the chickens. I've only done usual work, dressed chicken
& cookies. Don't feel very good.
Sun. April 10, 1932
A
dark rainy day. Ralph, Mayme and Velma & baby came this
afternoon.
Then this evening, Clydes came for eggs. Came to Jasons, ate supper,
then here.
Mon. April 11, 1932
We did quite a large washing. Hung up stairs as it was cloudy &
showery. Carl LeGalley (Harry's
19yo son) came for chicken crate, take the old folks
chickens over, they'll live with Harrys. He says they have a nice 10 room house
& a good place.
Tues. April 12, 1932
A
bad stormy day; windy, snow flurries, down to 25 tonight. Pa has
kept
up fires & tended the chores, I've sewed a little & read.
Wed. April 13, 1932
I
got up feeling awful bad this morning. Had to lie down for awhile
but
have kept quiet and feel better tonight. has been real cold, not
storming.
Thurs. April 14, 1932
It is getting quite nice
again. Pa planted a little more garden- peas &c. He trimmed some
trees. We sent money for our chickens to Roselawn (Poultry Farm) Dayton (Ohio). I've joined quilt this
P.M.- got remnants of Brooks.
Fri. April 15, 1932
I
didn't feel so very good part of the day. We went down to the place
this P.M. & Jasons awhile. Got Rena a Peony root from over
there.
Jason helped Fay move.
Sat. April 16, 1932
We went up town
this P.M. I went to see the Dr. He gave me enough med. for two
weeks.
Then I must go back. Took a crate of eggs only 10 cts.
Sun. April 17, 1932
Jims
folks came this P.M. Then Mr. Reiders. Then Ralph & Mayme after
they had gone. Clyde, Grace & Jr. just as they were ready to go
Jasons came. It was like a reunion.
Mon. April 18, 1932
It
has been quite nice, I've been out quite a bit. Feel a little
better.
We were at Mussers this A.M. Pa went up got clover seed
for them. We
planted a few more seeds. Jason took 3 logs to Dunbridge. Got sawed
& got lumber.
Tues. April 19, 1932
It has been quite nice
but wind is a little cold. I've been out quite a bit tho. Pa got
mash
ground & some early potatoes, got them planted. Jason got
dragging
& rolling done P.M.
Wed. April 20, 1932
We went up to Ralphs this afternoon. Just got home when a woman came
soliciting for the Tea man new customers. A letter from Orra, quite a few are sick out there.
Thurs. April 21, 1932
We had a little rain last night & A.M. Will help things to grow.
Got a card from Edith. She & her father will be out Sunday. I've joined another
quilt. Makes 7.
Fri. April 22, 1932
Pa was over to Jasons this A.M. Helped Mr. Thompson & Floyd awhile. Helped me this P.M. with the
sweeping and such. I seem to play out so easy.
Sat. April 23, 1932
It
has been nice but rather a cold East-wind. I have done quite a
little
baking for me- a Jelly Roll cake, pie plant, pies first. got check.
Pa
took it & 1 crate eggs up.
Sun. April 24, 1932
Charlie
& Perry came out. Edith did not think she should leave her
mother
as she wasn't so well. Pa & Charlie went to see Mansons. Ralph
& Mayme came in tonight. She brought me 100 glads.
Mon. April 25, 1932
Cloudy
most all day. We washed. they dried quite good out doors. Pa fixed a
tire and went up to the place & to where Jason was plowing.
Jason
got a cultipicker Sat.
Tues. April 26, 1932
It has been cold
and disagreeable all day. I ironed and cut out a gingham everyday
dress, 2 brown remnants got of Brooks. Jason was in tonight, getting
on
fast with his work, but works hard.
Wed. April 27, 1932
The
children sprung another surprise on us. Jasons asked us over to eat
ice-cream. After we got settled, in came all the children and their
families with well filled baskets, such a lunch as we had.
Thurs. April 28, 1932
Our
baby chicks came tonight from Roselawn Dayton. We've been worried,
thot
they'd hatch Mon. but only this A.M. got few from Pierce yesterday.
Very warm & nice today.
Fri. April 29, 1932
It has been
quite warm but little windy & clouded up like rain. Jason
finished
plowing, Rena & children were in tonight. Mrs. McConnell was in
A.M.
Sat. April 30, 1932
We
had a nice rain last night. Do lots of good. I havn't done much but
went up town with Pa and to see the Dr. I'm better than I was
before.
Will be all right. got a pair of goodeasy shoes.
Sun. May 1, 1932
Pa
went to Church this A.M. and we have been alone the rest of the day.
The rainy cold weather is bad for our little chicks. 4 dead this
A.M.
Mon. May 2, 1932
We
did quite a big washing, 2 blankets, then this P.M. I washed the
curtains to the front roon & hung the drapes out. Pa went o
mill.
Rena & her mother came in.
Tues. May 3, 1932
I ironed
this A.M. then had to lie down most all P.M. I felt done out. Ralph
& Mayme came in as I was frying a fish for supper with a big
mess
so we had them eat with us.
Wed. May 4, 1932
It is getting a
little better but an East wind today. Pa helped Floyd fix a fence
around Jasons orchard P.M. Clyde, Helen & Jr came, got eggs
&
some rich dirt from Jasons.
Thurs. May 5, 1932
Rained quite
hard last night and this A.M so bad on little chickens , so cold,
some
more died. Ethel & Dorothy came down A.M., got eggs, rich dirt
& plants.
Fri. May 6, 1932
It has been very warm this
P.M. up to 82 but was threatening rain. Pa got the team & manure
spreader down here and has been very busy, new work, and is tired.
Sat. May 7, 1932
We
had a hard rain again, too wet to work so Pa took the egg to Bink
&
did the trading A.M. then hauled manure P.M. I don't do much of
anything.
Sun. May 8, 1932
It has been a real nice day. We
went down to Johns this P.M. Took a dish of fish, got back, found
Jasons had been here, left a lovely pot of 4 different plants.
Ralphs
came this A.M. Brought lot of fish.
Mon. May 9, 1932
It has
been rather cold, cloudy and rained some, but the hard storms went
round. Pa finished cleaning up barnyard & plowed a small field;
he
gets awful tired.
Tues. May 10, 1932
Ethel came down &
helped some. Got the front room all done. Pa helped her clean rug
&
put it back. He was busy, got done with team. Dorothy & Mrs.
Culver
brought her. Don & Hazel came for her.
Wed. May 11, 1932
Its
been cloudy & rainy again. So much cold & rain. We washed
this
A.M. Pa has been away all P.M. I don't do more than I have to.
Thurs. May 12, 1932
Another
cloudy dark day. Pa helped shell seed corn up to the place for
Jason.
He was there too. They have a sheller. I've ironed but that's about
all, only every day work.
Fri. May 13, 1932
Word came out
yesterday that the poor little Lindbergh's baby was found dead. We
went
to ralphs this P.M. got strawberry plants and set them out. Rev.
&
Mrs. Miller called while we were gone.
Sat. May 14, 1932
It rained quite hard this A.M. but has been nice every since. Dan Smith is drilling corn for Jason while he
is discing & dragging. Pa went up with eggs & did a little
trading.
Sun. May 15, 1932
We
went up to Church this A.M. and on out to Ralphs for dinner, a nice
dinner. It has ben very warm & nice. Jasons drove round some
&
stopped awhile.
Mon. May 16, 1932
We washed this A.M. Got awful windy. Got clothes in just before it
rained. We got a letter from Cleveland that Jay Southard had died 2 years ago, April 3.
Clyde & Jr. came tonight.
Tues. May 17, 1932
I helped Pa shell corn this A.M. Did most of the ironing. I am
feeling lots better than I have been. It has been rather cold.
Wed. May 18, 1932
Pa
was over and to Jasons this forenoon. Goes over every morning,
gets the team ready for Dan to plant corn. We cleaned our bedroom
this
P.M.
Thurs. May 19, 1932
Pa went over and finished Jasons
planting this forenoon. Jim, Ethel, Hazel and children came this
A.M.,
took out stove, cleaned the big room, got all done up.
Fri. May 20, 1932
Pa
hoed garden this A.M. then Jason brought Tractor & plowed our
corn
ground and Pa dragged it right after him. Will roll & plant in
the
A.M.
Sat. May 21, 1932
A cold east wind this P.M. Pa got his
corn planted then went up town this P.M. Johnny came down tonight.
Brought me a lot of plants, got eggs & a hen.
Sun. May 22, 1932
It
has been a very cold windy day. We've been at home all day. Ralphs
folks came down with Velma & kiddies & two of Corts. Jasons
were all in tonight.
Mon. May 23, 1932
There was quite a hard
frost last night, but don't think its hurt much. We washed this A.M.
Pa
has planted seeds- melons, beans, pumpkins &c, &c.
Tues. May 24, 1932
We
went up town this A.M. Got paper for the kitchen & some other
things. Then Pa helped Jason buzz some wood, a big rack full &
he
made him bring it all home. I ironed & sewed.
Wed. May 25, 1932
I have felt rather tired today. Did most too much yesterday, I
guess. Clyde and Junior came tonight for eggs. We sent Johns present. He'll graduate tomorrow night.
Thurs. May 26, 1932
Pa went
to the mill, got feed for the hens. It rained hard last night, will
do
lots of good, we've been hoping for it. Pa got his new tank in the
milk
house.
Fri. May 27, 1932
I got the closet & bathroom
cleaned. Pa got the cow stable white-washed or sprayed as the
inspector
ordered. Jason is getting a new cultivator to go with tractor. Ray Fish died.
Sat. May 28, 1932
I havn't felt very good, just did usual work & baked cookies.
The car went bad & Ernie McConnell towed it over to the Garage
and Jason took Pa up town with the eggs to Binkley. Cold. Afraid of
frost.
Sun. May 29, 1932
Howard Johnson
brought car home this P.M. Then Pa took him home and I went along to
see their place. It is fine. When we got home, Jim, Ethel &
kiddies
were there.
Mon. May 30, 1932 Decoration Day
We took
flowers over & came back before the crowd came. I get so tired
standing around. They had an awful crowd and good speaking. Reiders
came out tonight.
Tues. May 31, 1932
We went down to Johns
this P.M. He will come Thurs. to paper & Ethel will come to
help.
He was awful busy today. Pa has been helping clean Jasons garden.
Wed. June 1, 1932
It
was rainy and bad this A.M. but got quite nice this afternoon, so I
washed a little, but was awful tired. Rested quite a while. Pa
cleaned
hen house and hoed garden.
Thurs. June 2, 1932
Jim &
Ethel & Johnny came with them this morning and went right to
work
at the kitchen. Got it all papered & cleaned by 5-30 & looks
awfully nice.
Fri. June 3, 1932
Well I did more cleaning
& ironed and was too tired to finish cupboard &c. Mary Gene
is
taking part in a Musical tonight at the M.E. Church with her teacher
& class.
Sat. June 4, 1932
I've been quite busy today
till this P.M. I was too tired to get to sewing so worked at my
scrap-book. Pa went up with the eggs, the last for Binkley. He then
got
team & cultivated some corn.
Sun. June 5, 1932
It has
been real nice but clouded up, thought it would rain. Ralph &
Mayme
came this afternoon. Pa went to Sunday school and church this
morning.
Mon. June 6, 1932
Another
nice day. We washed and after dinner & was pretty well rested, I
ironed. We washed a comforter & quilt. Clyde, Grace, & Jr.
came. He stayed down. Sanders came, we got fly dope.
Tues. June 7, 1932
The
Ins. Agent came yesterday & we must roof the house on the farm.
Pa
has been making plans today. They'll go to bringing stuff Wed. I
have
mended the quilts we washed. Boys have been having good times.
Wed. June 8, 1932
They
brought the stuff for the roof and John came down this P.M. they got
every thing ready to go at it in morning. The children have great
times
hitch calf to little wagon, haul hay grass.
Thurs. June 9, 1932
They
got along fine with the roof. Got done with high main part, took off
the old & put on the new. Had a crate of eggs 9 cts a dozen now.
Johnny, Claude Powers & two of Mussers & Pa
helped a little. Junior & Bob went up to the swimming pool.
Fri. June 10, 1932
Jim,
Ethel & Ralph came this A.M. John came a little later & they
finished the roof. Ethel & I went up awhile P.M. Got acquianted
with them. Mrs. Musser & I went over to Everetts.
Sat. June 11, 1932
I've
felt rather tired and bad today. Haven't done much but usual work.
Clyde & Grace and a Mr & Mrs.
Whitacre & two children came
tonight. (The Clyde Coxes and
Whitacres camped together). Junior went home.
Sun. June 12, 1932
We
both felt too tired to go to Church. Ralph & Mayme & Buddie
& Bennie came this P.M. Cliffs children getting measles. Jasons
sent kiddies to tell us to come eat ice-cream.
Mon. June 13, 1932
Pa
has been hoeing his corn. I havn't done much but pieced a little.
Clyde
and Junior came tonight, got his wheel & clothes. They afraid of
whooping cough. Manson and Em have moved to Rudolph (from Bowling
Green).
Tues. June 14, 1932
We took off 2 hens with 19
chicks. Then went to Binkleys to get a few more to put with them.
Will
get them Thurs. Mrs. Musser stopped for 2 settings this A.M.
Wed. June 15, 1932
Most
everyone is busy in the hay but it was a little showery today. I
washed
alone this A.M. They got dry. I am feeling rather tired out tonight.
Thurs. June 16, 1932
It
has been threatening rain lots, but just sprinkled a little. Stopped
haying. I ironed this A.M., pieced some this P.M. Pa got 20 baby
chicks
of Binkley.
Fri. June 17, 1932
Jason was feeling so bad he got Lawrence Musser to go with him, they hauled
hay P.M. I got started to weaving my rug I started so long ago.
Sat. June 18, 1932
Mrs. Bolander
died this afternoon of heart trouble. Zoe just got home and got her
to
lie down & she went in about 5 minutes. It has been showery, got
one load hay here.
Sun. June 19, 1932
It has been awful warm
up to 89. We've been at home all day. Jim, Ethel and two boys came
down
P.M. Then Clyde and family came awhile. Jason came tonight.
Mon. June 20, 1932
We
washed this A.M. Pa mowed a field of oats & weeds that was no
good
for Jason P.M. I wove a little on my rug. John and Billie came down
P.M., ate supper.
Tues. June 21, 1932
We went to Mrs.
Bolander's funeral this afternoon. An awful large funeral and so
many
flowers. Had to stay for supper. Mrs. Musser & Sam came for eggs tonight. Man came to engage
eggs.
Wed. June 22, 1932
I
ironed this morning & read the mail. Then we went to Ralphs this
afternoon. It is so warm and dry the gardens & pasture is drying
up. Velma's kiddies all having measles.
Thurs. June 23, 1932
Nothing
much doing. I worked on my rug awhile. Pa has been cutting weeds
round
home. It seems so good that he can be at home so much now.
Fri. June 24, 1932
Jim
& Ethel came down this A.M. and helped and we dressed &
canned
5 roosters besides 2 they took home. Jim picked the white cherries,
took some home.
Sat. June 25, 1932
I feel rather tired from
yesterdays work. I canned 7 pts. of the white cherrries. We
have
no red ones this year. some left over. Clydes came tonight for eggs.
Bob & M.G. are staying tonight. Folks went to Toledo.
Sun. June 26, 1932
Ralphs came down, took us with them out to Esther Woodrings to the
dinner of Charlie & John
families. We got in a mixup 3 cars in Carrigar, made us late, a
front wheel had to be fixed. Rained hard.
Mon. June 27, 1932
We have had one lovely rain, will help everything along. I have felt
tired after the long ride & bad luck. Pa went to Ash to find out about our hens. They're dying
so bad. Took 3 up to him. One had T.B.
Tues. June 28, 1932
Pa
went to mill for egg mash. Had 4 more sick hense. We killed &
examined them. They all had it. Rest are all right, are giving them
medicine. we went to Mussers awhile.
Wed. June 29, 1932
We
washed this A.M. Pa cultivated the corn this P.M. I didn't do much
but
fix up what the chickens had done to the flower beds, the tonight
we've
clipped the wings for them.
Thurs. June 30, 1932
Glenn &
Helen were here for dinner. The men & their families where he
works
had a picnic at Volmers Park so they they visited with us awhile,
then
went over in the P.M.
Fri. July 1, 1932
I finished off my rug
I've been at. Wove it with warp fastened on a board. Pa has been
hoeing
his corn. Mr & Mrs Reider were out tonight. It's real cold.
Sat. July 2, 1932
I
havn't felt very good so have kept quiet, didnt do much. Pa finished
his field of corn this A.M. Then went up town this P.M. rather cold
& windy.
Sun. July 3, 1932
Pa went up to Church this A.M. then we have been alone the rest of
the day. It has been cool and rainy all afternoon.
Mon. July 4, 1932
Rather
a cool quiet 4th, cloudy. We've been home & alone all day. Have
enjoyed it better than going away. Had our first new potatoes &
new
cabbage. I worked at a hooked rug.
Tues. July 5, 1932
I have
worked quite steady on my rug. Clyde & Grace were here for eggs.
They thought it was real nice & the woven one too. Clyde took my
teeth home to fix.
Wed. July 6, 1932
Don & Hazel came
this afternoon. Stayed to supper. Jimmie is getting very nice. Pa
got
Mable and cultivated the truck. I washed this P.M. Mrs. McConnell
was
here A.M.
Thurs. July 7, 1932
My but it rained hard this
forenoon for awhile, hard thunderstorm. We waited till worst was
over,
them went to Clydes for dinner, then over to have a lower plate
started. Had to stay down. Pa went home.
Fri. July 8, 1932
John
E. took me over at 11-30 to try them, then Ethel met me &
took me
home with her to stay with them tonight. I got a piece of voile
&
she went at it. Dorothy took us for a ride to Reno Beach.
Sat. July 9, 1932
Ethel
kept at my dress till it was done. I wore it over town. We went to
Clydes office, fitted & got my teeth. Then Jim & Ethel took
me
home after supper. It seems a week.
Sun. July 10, 1932
It has
been nice but rained this A.M. Ralph, Mayme & Buddie &
Bennie
came. Cliffs folks have gone to her folks. Went last Sunday. Jasons
had
company from Hillsdale tonight. 5 came.
Mon. July 11 1932
They
finally got the last of those three Brother Bandits that made such a
raid through here killing, robbing, & kidnapping. Youngest 18 is
in
jail B.G. The next in Hospital & oldest 25 caught today in South
Bend Ind. He's wounded in Hospital. Clyde & Helen came in
tonight.
Tues. July 12, 1932
Warm.
The officers started to bring the Bandit back here for trial &
he
died 3 hrs before they came. I washed & ironed. Feel pretty
tired.
Pa has been quite busy. Jason took kiddies up to the Pool to swim
tonight.
Wed. July 13, 1932
It has been 96 some of the time. We havn't done very much. I worked
a little sewing. Mrs. Musser came
this P.M. and visited a while. Pa went to mill.
Thurs. July 14, 1932
Around
90 again so we don't work very hard, I've got my rug nearly done
&
I like it quite well. I must go round it 3 times yet. Mrs. McConnell
came, brought a qt. of raspberries & head of lettuce.
Fri. July 15, 1932
Another
hot day 94. We take it as easy as we an. I finished my rug. Pa
helped
& we got the sweeping done. Clyde, Grace & Helen came
tonight.
Jr. is at camp.
Sat. July 16, 1932
A thick fog this A.M. Most
like rain but cleared up & got very warm up to 90 P.M. 70 this
A.M.
Pa cultivated his corn & truck. Mrs. Musser brought us an apple
pie
& dumplings. She said she would for she was so glad to get the
apples.
Sun. July 17, 1932
Pa felt too tired & done out
to go to church, so we have been aqt home & rested. Glenn &
Helen stopped, had been camping up the river near Grand Rapids.
Mon. July 18, 1932
I
washed this morning alone. Am getting to feel so much better; can do
more. Pa has mowed weeds but rest a good bit when its so hot.
Tues. July 19, 1932
I
ironed this morning. Pa fixed fence where Holstein got over to corn.
This P.M. we went out to see Mansons at Rudolph. Had to let their
place
go. She is no better & she can't get over it. Losing everything.
Wed. July 20, 1932
It
has been pretty hot but not so bad as yesterday. Even the wind was
hot
then. I've done a little sewing & cut out 3 blocks. Jason cut
Thompsons oats P.M. They've been up to the Pool tonight.
Thurs. July 21, 1932
It
was up to 98 this P.M. Threatens rain tonight. Hope it does rain
good.
Clyde, Grace, Helen & Jr. were down tonight. Pa has took it
easier
& I've only done usual work. Jasons went to Babcocks (Dairy)
picnic P.M.
Fri. July 22, 1932
Poor little Bob
had to break his right arm at the picnic yesterday. Had it set &
had to stay in the hospital. They got him home today. He is quite
brave. Will get along. We went over this P.M.
Sat. July 23, 1932
A
good deal cooler. Quite cool wind. Pa went up and helped shock oats
at
the farm. Mr & Mrs Reider came out this P.M. Jasons had to take
Bob
to the Dr. this P.M.
Sun. July 24, 1932
It hs been quite nice. Pa went to Church this morning. Ralph, Mayme
& Buddy came down this afternoon. Jason was in tonight.
Mon. July 25, 1932
I washed alone again this moring. It has been awfully hot, up in the
90s. Havn't felt so very good this afternoon. Mr. Bradbrook stopped for apples.
Tues. July 26, 1932
Cloudy
& misted or sprinkled a little. Not enough to help & we need
it
so bad. Pa has ben fixing burners we sent for, they didn't fit. Old
ones burned out.
Wed. July 27, 1932
A little rany, not enough
though. Don's folks, Ethel, Wesley & Catherine came this P.M.
Got
15 doz. eggs. Then Clyde came tonight, got 5 doz. 12 cts. now.
Wesley
staid down.
Thurs. July 28, 1932
It has been a little rainy
& cloudy again & a little cooler. I have sewed ome &
tatted
some & played checkers with Wesley. Jasons drove in tonight. Bob
is
getting along fine.
Fri. July 29, 1932
Cool, quite windy. I
ironed this forenoon and have cut out some blocks this P.M. Ethel,
Dorothy, & Ralph came this P.M. took Wesley home. Dorothy took
trip
to Interlochen Michigan State Park, her friend, his sister &
husband.
Sat. July 30, 1932
It has been nice & cool. Pa
helped with the sweeping this A.M. Then he went up town this P.M.
did
trading. Got 4 lb. beef & I canned 3 pts. besides dinner
tomorrow.
Bobbie is getting along O.K.
Sun. July 31, 1932
We've been at
home all day. Ralph, Mayme & little boys came, brot us some
tomatoes & blackberries. Later Mr Reiders came down.
Mon. August 1, 1932
I
tended the tomatoes and blackberries Ralphs folks brought over. got
3
qts & 5 pts tomatoes and 10 pts berries. then this P.M. I did my
little washing. Jasons thrashed oats P.M.
Tues. August 2, 1932
I've
only done usual work and pieced some. I've felt rather tired. The
Fuller brush man was here quite awhile & Tea man. Pa filled
lighting plant.
Wed. August 3, 1932
We went down to Johns
this P.M. He is having some trade. Anna is very bad off. We went on
over to Jasons. He is taking out dirt for cellar. Floyd (Abbott), Claude (Powers) and Norman (Thompson) are helping.
Thurs. August 4, 1932
I
did my little ironing this A.M. and read the papers, then pieced
some.
Pa works around in the morning till the mail comes, then read and
lies
down thru middle of day today.
Fri. August 5, 1932
Its been
very warm again. I havn't done much but pieced a little bit. Pa went
up
got egg-mash. Ralphs came in tonight with tomatoes crate and green
beans.
Sat. August 6, 1932
I canned the stuff Ralphs brought
9 qt & 2 pts tomatoes & 6 pts green beans. I came near
getting
scalded bad. Clyde, Grace & Jr. came tonight. Got 6 doz eggs.
Sun. August 7, 1932
We
have been at home all day alone. Then tonight, Jim, Ethel, Hazel,
Harold & Katherine came late, got 12 doz. eggs. Jasons went to
Abbotts reunion. Clydes went to Cedar Point Harpet Reunion at the
Park.
Mon. August 8, 1932
Ralphs
threshed today & wanted us to come up so we went. Mrs. Junkins
was
there to help her. She seems a very nice little woman. Ralphs gave
me
another pail of blackberries. Made 10 qts more.
Tues. August 9, 1932
I
did quite a little washing A.M. Pa went up to the farm & fixed
the
granery for his oats. They will thresh tomorrow. I've been cutting
blocks P.M.
Wed. August 10, 1932
I ironed this forenoon then Mussers wanted us both to come down as
they were thrashing. They were there for supper. Minnie & Grace Smith were there too. Then Dan & Clydes came for supper.
Thurs. August 11, 1932
I
got up feeling bad this A.M. Laid down awhile. Jasons cellar caved
in
last night, some of the wall. Ernie McConnell is helping today. The
oats turned out fine 1065 bu, I believe, over 50 to the acre.
Fri. August 12, 1932
I
canned a few tomatoes this A.M. 1 qt & 6 pts. Makes me 21 1/2
qts.
Will have more if it rains. I've been piecing this P.M. It has been
quite cool.
Sat. August 13, 1932
I went up town with him this
afternoon. Got a brown straw hat. They're closing them out cheap .69
cts. Clyde, Grace & Jr. were down tonight. Jr. had a new little
dog, a Puppy.
Sun. August 14, 1932
It has been a very nice
day but have been at home all day. Reiders came out tonight. They
had a
nice trip to Penn. to a Reunion. Joys folks took them.
Mon. August 15, 1932
We
went to Ralphs this A.M. Had to stay to dinner. Pa borrowed money of
R.E. & Jason to pay the tax. We had a little. Paid them this
P.M.
$140. Jasons came down tonight.
Tues. August 16, 1932
I've
been quite busy, made 2 elderberry pies, a few glasses of jell,
elderberry & crabapple & canned 2 qts juice & 3 qts
pickles
& cooked & recanned 4 pts blackberries. Jason here tonight,
about done with cellar.
Wed. August 17, 1932
I washed this
A.M. Pa went to the Farmers picnic at City Park, a thunder and wind
storm came up & they hustled home. Didn't rain much but awful
wind.
top crab-apple across yard, scattered apples.
Thurs. August 18, 1932
It's
lots cooler since the rain, lots of rain some place but not here.
Letter from Ethel & Glenns folks have a boy Sat Aug 13. Ralphs
came
tonight, brought beans turning.
Fri. August 19, 1932
I canned
the beans this A.M. put carrots with them had 4 pts & 1
qt. I
have had a head-ache & laid down this P.M. I'm working on a
tatted
bonnet.
Sat. August 20, 1932
I did some baking this A.M.
Havn't done much this summer 2 pies & drop-cookies. Pa helped
with
the sweeping. then went up town, did the trading. Heard Roosevelt,
the
Democratic candidate over Radio.
Sun. August 21, 1932
We went
to church this A.M. Then home with Reiders for dinner. We came home
early then. Jim & Ethel came, staid to supper. Then Clyde came
from
a picnic, then Jasons stopped.
Mon. August 22, 1932
Pa
brought up a basket of corn while did the work up, then I canned 10
pts. Some one set fire to a lot of Heinz's stuff Sat. night &
Sun.
A.M. Just spite work.
Tues. August 23, 1932
I canned 10 pts
more of corn with what I have make 25 pts. It will be plenty. Pa has
been cutting weeds & fixed a tire. Had to change it Sun. made us
late. Nail in it.
Wed. August 24, 1932
I washed this morning. got pretty hot before I got through just as
Brooks came. Mr. Gib. Avery was buried down here P.M. Pa
went but I was too tired after washing & so hot 88.
Thurs. August 25 1932
I
ironed and read some this forenoon and tatted on the little baby
bonnet
P.M. Got a little announcement card of the new G.G. son Wilbur Glenn
(Ewing).
Pa has been cutting corn in mornings. Cooler.
Fri. August 26, 1932
We've
canned 20 qts of peaches today. Jim found 2 or 3 trees with few.
We've
been using them all week. Jason came awhile tonight. They're going
away
on a trip Sunday. I finished tatting the bonnet. It's cute.
Sat. August 27, 1932
I've
felt tired. Didn't do much but a little work to get ready for the
Reuion tomorrow. I'm not doing a whole lot. Ralph & Mayme
were in this A.M. Pa went up town this P.M.
Sun. August 28, 1932
We
had a very good day for the Reunion. Threatened rain awhile but
passed
over, not so many as usual. Clydes, & Ralphs came, Jasons went
away. Glenn's were there with new baby little while.
Mon. August 29, 1932
Wesley
came home with us. Donald, Hazel & Jimmie came this afternoon,
staying tonight. Off 3 days. Mr & Mrs Reider & Ken came tonight. Bird the big horse broke her
leg.
Tues. August 30, 1932
Don
& Hazel staid till after dinner, then went over, stopped at
Lesters
ahile then on home. We got a card from Jason & Rena from
Pittsburgh, a letter from Lottie & Albert Waring.
Wed. August 31, 1932
I washed this forenoon then ironed most all P.M. that I need. We
watched the great eclipse this P.M. thru smoked glass.
John, Anna & Billie came in, then Clyde, Grace & Jr all got
eggs 16 cts now.
Thurs. September 1, 1932
Wesley
went over to Lesters this A.M. He took him round with him. Jim &
Ethel came this P.M. Staid to supper. Took him back. Jasons got home
& cane to see us. Got us the loveliest cushion cover. Got
another
card- W.Va.
Fri. September 2, 1932
I've knit some on Dwight's black sweater that Anna brought to see if
I could finish half sleeves her mother had begun. There was a big meeting
of Farmers trying to get them to strike or something. I think its
bad enough as it is.
Sat. September 3, 1932
We
have surely had the rain we've been needing & wanting so long
last
night- hard, then all day, more or less; lot more this P.M. Pa
waiting
till this P.M. to go to mill & had a time.
Sun. September 4, 1932
More
rain, ground is well soaked. If we could have had part of it a month
ago... We've been home all day, only Pa went to McConnell's awhile.
Ralph & Mayme came in P.M.
Mon. September 5, 1932
I did
our little wash & ironed it & made 9 glasses of crab apple
& a few grapes to color. Jim & Ethel stopped a few min. Had
moved Harolds to Togany, going in with his Granddad Hines (Edward Bradshaw Hines, b 1855,
father of Edna b 1877). Pa not feeling very good.
Tues. September 6, 1932
Pa
is feeling all right again & has been cutting his corn. It's
cool
& he can stand the work better. I've just sewed a little besides
usual work.
Wed. September 7, 1932
Real cold, Pa has been
busy this forenoon cutting corn, but the pump went bad & went
&
got Jason to help fix it. I went along saw their new basement. It's
fine. Sam & Mother came for grapes.
Thurs. September 8, 1932
No
frost yet but quite cold. Got the big kitchen stove to going. Pa
took
the coal line parts out so we can burn wood better, took all
afternoon,
or from 3 o'clock.
Fri. September 9, 1932
I've been quite
busy. Made 10 cups jell & canned 2 qts juice. Finished my pink
quilt top this P.M. Pa cut corn A.M. but lays off afternoons. Jason
& kiddies here tonight.
Sat. September 10, 1932
I was
real busy again this A.M. and Pa cut corn. Then I went with him up
town
this P.M. Don't go very often but wanted to get a few things.
Sun. September 11, 1932
We
have both been at home all day. Clydes folks stopped awhile. Had
been
to river with their dinner. After they came, Ralphs stopped a few
minutes. I've a boil on nose. Clyde told me what to do.
Mon. September 12, 1932
Pa
cut corn this A.M. I havn't done very much but cook some pears. We
run
out of coal oil & the man doesn't come so can't do much, too hot
for range now. My boil is lots better.
Tues. September 13, 1932
It
took Pa all forenoon to fix the fence the Holstein tramped down last
night. I washed this A.M. Oil man came after I'd bought a gal. Tea
man
came P.M. Jason and kiddies came tonight.
Wed. September 14, 1932
I
ironed this A.M. and read the papers this afternoon. I canned 2 qts
& 7 pts grapes seeded. Pa has cut corn. Reiders came out awhile
this evening. Mrs. Clegg's funeral.
Thurs. September 15, 1932
Pa
finished cutting his corn 128 shocks. It is better than he expected.
He
went to mill this P.M. Got a lot of mash for the hens. I've worked
on
the sweater. Ernie (McConnell) plastered Jason's new cellar.
Fri. September 16, 1932
Pa
picked the Lima beans & I canned 9 pts. besides dinner &
supper. Then nearly a tubful of dry ones. It's cooler tonight. The
grass has grown since it rained till Pa has mowed all over.
Sat. September 17, 1932
Real
cool all day & windy. Had fire in range, baked cookies &
pies.
Pa cleaned hen-house, went up got straw for it, then went up town.
Rena
came for eggs.
Sun. September 18, 1932
Glenn & Helen came
as we were at dinner. Later Jims & Dons folks came. Then Jasons.
glenn's staid to supper, then Ralphs came. Ethels been sick.
Mon. September 19, 1932
Our
grapes all went with a bang. I felt so disappointed. I hadn't been
to
the patch much. Pa thot them so plenty. Jasons didn't get many. I
save
a few we took to Johns P.M.
Tues. September 20, 1932
It has
been rainy and dark all day and I've been mending. Got awful nervous
and tired. Pa laid down all P.M. Then he went over to Jasons & I
went along. They went to Toledo. Mrs. Abbott to see her first great
great grand.
Wed. September 21, 1932
I canned 6 qts of pears.
Have my cans nearly all filled 8 or 9 pts yet. Pa has hauled his old
corn from farm in trailer. Clyd & Grace came tonight.
Thurs. September 22, 1932
It
has been rather cold & cloudy but I washed. Have felt tired.
Read
& sewed some. Jason took 7 doz. eggs to the Dairy. Got 20 cts. A
man asked him for them. Brooks was givingg 17.
Fri. September 23, 1932
I
ironed this A.M. and we shelled our Lima beans P.M. Had 4 lbs. Just
got
done when Ethel & Dorothy came. They wre going over to get Hazel
& over Sunday.
Sat. September 24, 1932
I was going up with Pa this P.M. He was going to mill, when Earl came in, quite a surprise. He took me
& went to cemetery after I got through. We went to Ralphs
tonight.
Sun. September 25, 1932
A
nice day, went to Clydes then to Ethels. Then stopped at Johns a few
minutes. Didn't start till after dinner. When went eating supper,
Jasons came awhile. Then he went back. I feel pretty tired but
all got to see him. He'll come again.
Mon. September 26, 1932
It
was quite good this A.M. & I washed. But it clouded up &
started to rain at noon. Kept it up. We took down most of the
clothes.
Left some out. Have been working on my quilt work P.M. Mrs. Musser
& Sam came for pears.
Tues. September 27, 1932
I ironed then sewed. Did some fixing mostly. Cloudy & rained
some. Pa has been fixing up some things. Tea man came.
Wed. September 28, 1932
I
have finished joining a quilt. Pa has been running around quite a
bit
up town & round the neighborhood besides a little fixing on the
car.
Thurs. September 29, 1932
I
have sewed some & puttered round. Canned 2 qts of beets. Jason
brought home a load of used car lumber and Pa went over to help him
make crib- bottoms.
Fri. September 30, 1932
We have just done
usual work. Pa mowed the yard again. Last time I expect for this
year.
Mr. & Mrs Reider came this afternoon & Jr. Ladd (Roxie's son). I've worked a little on quilt
D.W.R. (Double Wedding Ring).
Sat. October 1, 1932
I've
baked pies & cookies & have cut some pieces to start a new
quilt- the Lone Star. Pa has worked round some & went over to
Haskins. Eggs 20 cts & we think that a lot.
Sun. October 2, 1932
Pa went to Church this A.M. Then after he got back, Earl came with Helen and her 3 children and we
had a very nice day. They are nice, so is she. Jims came. Clydes
too.
Mon. October 3, 1932
I felt rather tired this morning & didn't wash. Have cut pieces
& commenced the Lone Star quilt. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Russell came &
brought Jasons 2 stoves. They've moved out in the country.
Tues. October 4, 1932
I
washed but felt too tired to do any other work so cut pieces &
started a diamond for the star & found it wrong so tried another
size and must change them. Been rainy all P.M. Card from Don &
Hazel from Pittsburgh on a trip.
Wed. October 5, 1932
I did
quite a large ironing for us then cut my pieces all over that was
cut.
Think it will be O.K. now. Pa helped Jason on his crib. Another card
from Donald's at Washington.
Thurs. October 6, 1932
Ethel
& Jim came down this A.M. She cleaned upstairs, took home
curtains
to wash, before noon. Then we put on a comforter, tied it this P.M.
Jim
went for Hazel, got hickory nuts in Lester's woods.
Fri. October 7, 1932
We
canned some late peaches we had this forenoon, got 15 pts. Some
solid
ones left to use. I've puttered round P.M. at different things. Made
mayonaise, it's nice. Eggs .22 cts.
Sat. October 8, 1932
We
got about ready to put up the stove, but as it got some warmer, we
didn't bother about it today. Pa dug the potatoes, picked them up
&
in cellar 5 bu. 6 row.
Sun. October 9, 1932
It has been nice,
only a cold wind. Ralphs stopped awhile, been to Corts, they live in
Maumee now. Jason, Lorena & Mary Gene were here this P.M. Ray & Blanche LeGalley were here too. Bob & M.G.
had treatment against scarlet fever.
Mon. October 10, 1932
A rainy day commenced about noon. Joe and Helen Cox came this way and brought Manson to stay awhile. She is at Robert's in Lima. Jason helped us put up the
stove this P.M. Feels good tonight.
Tues. October 11, 1932
Rather
cold & raw. Manson wanted to go to B.G. and Pa took him. Bobbie
got
sick at school & Rena had to get him. Had Dr. It's from the
Serum
treatment. we took up gladiolus. We cleaned some. Got in some
plants.
Wed. October 12, 1932
I
washed then fussed with the plants. Cut off the gladiola stalks
&
read &c. Pa helped me this A.M. and tinkered around & read
the
papers P.M.
Thurs. October 13, 1932
I ironed quite a large
one, curtains and some linen pieces and have sewed some. Pa husked
some
this Jason had him help him fix his crib larger.
Fri. October 14, 1932
A
hard frost this A.M. before it had hardly gone it got to raining but
not long. Pa husked this P.M. Ethel and Dorothy came this P.M.
Brought
my curtains & quilt she have done up for me. Went on up for
Hazel.
Sat. October 15, 1932
I
did some baking this forenoon. Then went with Pa up town. Then on to
Ralphs this P.M. They were away to Grand Rapids but came & Corts
came too.
Sun. October 16, 1932
It was so nice, we both went
to Church this morning. Toward evening Mrs. McConnell came down, as
she
was just starting home, Mrs. Musser, Sam & wife came, brought us some fresh meat.
Mon. October 17, 1932
I've
been quite busy. Pa husked all A.M. It rained all afternoon & he
helped can some bottles of grape juice & tomato juice. I canned
4
qts. quinces & pears.
Tues. October 18, 1932
It has been
another dark misty day. Pa couldn't husk so we papered the little
kitchen. Havn't quite done & cleaned up. Jasons went to Toledo
P.M.
Children staid here.
Wed. October 19, 1932
We got finished
with our little kitchen and it looks quite nice. I got greetings
from
Ethels & Clydes families, lovely ones. Pa husked corn this P.M.
Thurs. October 20, 1932
Pa
has husked all day. I did our little washing and ironed it &
sewed
some. Eggs are 25 cts. now. If we only got more it would help a lot.
The Guide man came.
Fri. October 21, 1932
I went Ethel &
Clydes each a card this morning. Then all I've done was usual work
and
sewed some on my Lone Star quilt. Pa went to mill this P.M.
Sat. October 22, 1932
Pa
got Mussers team & wagon this P.M. and Jason helped him and they
hauled the fodder & corn he's husked just the half the field.
Children staying tonight; they went to Toledo.
Sun. October 23, 1932
It
rained hard last night & this A.M. and dark & cloudy all
day.
Kiddies went early A.M. to go to Sunday School then came back P.M.
Clyde, Grace, Helen & Jr. came toward eve.
Mon. October 24, 1932
I washed this morning. Has been a lovely day. I sewed this P.M. Pa
has been husking most all day.
Tues. October 25, 1932
I ironed
this morning then sewed this P.M. Got my Lone Star about done. Pa
has
husked all day. It's been quite nice. Harger came P.M. Tontogany
Bank
closed doors A.M.
Wed. October 26, 1932
A very dark rainy
day. Nothing doing outside but chores. Ralph, Mayme & Clifford
came
in awhile from Toledo. They're bottling their milk now. Jasons new
crib
gave way A.M. Let lot corn out.
Thurs. October 27, 1932
Another
bad day. Rained all A.M. but they got at Jasons crib this P.M. Had
to
load up wagons till they made another crib to put it in. Orley,
Norman
& Mussers teams & wagons. Eggs 28 cts.
Fri. October 28, 1932
A
better day, and cribs all O.K. again. Mrs. McConnell came in.
Brought
some sewing for me. She helps at the Red Cross too. Ethel, Ralph
&
Wesley came A.M. a little bit on their way to Haskins for dinner.
Sat. October 29, 1932
This
has been a terrible bad day, so awful windy all day long. Pa went
&
did the trading. I finished the dress & took to Mrs. McConnell.
Jasons
went to Toledo. Kiddies staid here.
Sun. October 30, 1932
We
stayed at home all day. Mr. Reiders folks came down thi sP.M. Clydes
and Mr Whitacres folks stopped tonight a few
minutes. Had been
Findlay. Bert Hughes was killed last night.
Mon. October 31, 1932
A
very rainy day, almost steady. Nothing doing but chores &
reading.
I sewed a little. Mrs. McConnell was up awhile & talked.
Tues. November 1, 1932
It
has been rather nice today after the long rain. Pa went to mill.
Before
he got back, Rev. Miller came but he soon got home. We had quite a
visit. Too rainy for the last night Calithumpian. It's tonight.
Wed. November 2, 1932
Pa
has been husking this P.M. again. We got our first load of coal in
this
A.M. about 2 ton. We've had wood so far. I've sewed some & read;
washed a few things.
Thurs. November 3, 1932
Bobbie broke his
arm again this morning at school. One bone & injured the old
break
a little. Not so bad as before. took xray. Will set it tomorrow. Pa
husked all day.
Fri. November 4, 1932
It has been real nice.
Pa husked this forenoon. Then we went up town. Mrs. McConnell went
along. We went to the Red Cross Headquarters. I got 2 dresses to
make.
Ethel came, left nice basket of grapes.
Sat. November 5, 1932
They
had to take Bobbie to Toledo after all yesterday as their xray was
no
good. Had to have it in cast again. It's too bad. Pa finished
husking
A.M. Set out tulips.
Sun. November 6, 1932
We went down to
Johns a little while P.M. Tonight Clydes came. A few minutes after
they'd gone Jim's came. Then Jasons, all staid quite a while and
visited awhile.
Mon. November 7, 1932
I found my canned corn
was spoiling so opened 14 pt. this A.M., cleaned & boiled up the
cans. Don't know the cause. Pa got McConnells horse & hauled
rest
of corn. Shocked fodder A.M.
Tues. November 8, 1932
We went up and voted this P.M. Then on to Ralphs awhile. Got a few
strawberries, to replace the other. Fannies Eddeaver met. (?) They wanted us to
come. Preacher would be there. John brought rest of stuff down
he/Jason.
Wed. November 9, 1932
Pa
has cleaned the lighting plant, whitewashed dow stable with it.
Jason
took some for his cellar. Its fine. He had the check $8.45 cashed
&
we'll try to get carbide tomorrow. Election Democratic.
Thurs. November 10, 1932
We
went down to Ethels this morning. After dinner Dorothy went with Pa
and
got the carbide. Got home by 4-30. John came in soon after,
had
been to Deshler to see about a job.
Fri. November 11, 1932
We
found a heavy fall of snow on the ground this A.M. & has been
cold
& windy all day. Our first winter weather 25 tonight. So glad we
got our carbide & visit yesterday.
Sat. November 12, 1932
Rather
cold again, snow still on the ground. We went up town this
afternoon. I
took two dresses back to Red cross & got 2 more. 2 year old
ones.
I've cut some of Dorothy's pieces, she gave me such a lot.
Sun. November 13, 1932
We
have been at home all day. Ralphs came in awhile this P.M. Had been
to
Corts. Clydes came in tonight. Had been at Jasons for dinner. John
& Helen hasn't been for a long time. They're nice youngsters.
Mon. November 14, 1932
We
washed this morning. Large wash. Pa cleaned & put new straw in
hen
house. I've sewed awhile on the little Red Cross dresses. Then
started
another Star block.
Tues. November 15, 1932
I ironed this
forenoon & read some, then sewed afternoon. Pa has raked leaves.
Rabbit hunting law came in. We could here guns popping before we got
up. Rained P.M. Turned to snow tonight. Dark & cloudy all day.
Wed. November 16, 1932
We are having one of the worst snow for a long
time. when we got up it was all drifted on porches and in front of
garage. No bus nor milkman, but Jason went, stopped on way home. He
had
bad time getting started A.M.
Thurs. November 17, 1932
It
drifted more last night. Was bad again, no bus nor milkman again,
but
they've been round with snow plows. We killed 3 chickens &
canned 8
pts. We got .29 cts for eggs today.
Fri. November 18, 1932
Things
are better since they run the snow plows. Bus and Milkman got round.
Pa
cleaned the drive & got car out & we went up town. I took
back
Red Cross dresses. Kiddies are staying tonight. Folks to Sugar
Ridge.
Sat. November 19, 1932
We
got our milk back this A.M. Too bad, after not taking it for 2
mornings
so we'll have some butter. I made rolled oats cookies. Bobbie shot a rabbit & a couple of
pheasants with his lame arm in cast. Lays gun across it.
Sun. November 20, 1932
We've
been home all day. Clydes came down awhile. He, Grace & Junior.
Glenn & Helen stopped just a few minues. Babe is growing nice,
they
had him baptised at the U.B. Church this morning.
Mon. November 21, 1932
I
washed this morning but hung them up stairs; don't go out much.
Ralph
& Mayme stopped on way home from Toledo. Milk Inspector was
here.
Tues. November 22, 1932
It
has been quite nice. Snow seems to be settling down & thawing
some.
Tea man came carrying Xmas things now. Mrs. Musser brought a rabbit
& a pheasant dressed. We had rabbit for supper.
Wed. November 23, 1932
Has
been thawing & rainy a little. John came down and on to B.G. to
see
the finance people. Came back & stopped for dinner, had the
pheasant for dinner. Anna sent some yarn for kiddies mittens.
Thurs. November 24, 1932
Thanksgiving
was quite nice & we spent it with Clyde's family. They surely
had a
dandy turkey dinner & a nice visit. Heard Aunt Lida was bad, will go out soon.
Fri. November 25, 1932
Pa
wanted to go out to Charlies A.M. but I didn't feel that I could go.
My
back has bothered me a few days. sent a letter instead. Snow is
nearly
gone. Ethel has been on the Jury this week.
Sat. November 26, 1932
It
has been quite nice but rather windy & quite cold tonight. I
woked
some on the quilt. I want to put on frames soon. I went to Mc to try
Billie mittens. Russell thot I'm making them O.K.
Sun. November 27, 1932
Pa
went to Church this morning. It has been rather cold and windy. This
evening, Donald's, Ethel, Ralph and Wesley came in. Had been to
Hazels,
and Lester's to see Mildred's new baby.
Mon. November 28, 1932
We
washed this A.M., hung upstairs. It was nice but I didn't feel like
going out in the cold. Pa went & took a few oats to the mill to
turn on egg-mash & chop. Allowed him 15 cts. Is only .14 regular
price.
Tues. November 29, 1932
Pa went to mill for mash for
chickens and something to give them. They're not doing well, nearly
stopped laying. I ironed and got quilt ready for frames.
Wed. November 30, 1932
We
put the quilt on and made a little beginning. Don't expect to quilt
steady but its upstairs out of the way. The preacher was here A.M.
trying to raise a little money but we couldn't help any.
Thurs. December 1, 1932
It has been quite nice. I have quilted a little, rolled it once. Pa
went to mill for cows. They were awful busy. They got a phony $10 yesterday.
Fri. December 2, 1932
I
did some baking this morning, then quilted some. Johnny came in this
afternoon. He has got a job of selling stuff, looks pretty good, so
many kinds & different things.
Sat. December 3, 1932
John
worked in this neighborhood today again. Got quite a few orders.
Will
work Mon. & Tues. I guess. Ralph & Mayme & little boys
were
in this A.M. Came from B.G.
Sun. December 4, 1932
It has been real cold and windy. We have kept in pretty close.
Clyde, Grace & Junior came in tonight.
Mon. December 5, 1932
I
washed this morning & had them in before noon. t'was nice but
windy. John came in, ate dinner with us, then out again P.M. Got a
few,
not easy to get. John is staying tonight.
Tues. December 6, 1932
An
awful bad day. John went out this morning. Only one order, it got to
raining so came back. Has rained hard all P.M. He went home and
intended to go on to Toledo to this meeting & get his goods.
Wed. December 7, 1932
John
was around & deliverd and got through in good tine. Ate dinner
at
Jasons, went to Toledo after he was thru. Zoe's little baby is quite
sick. Had Dr. Ralphs came in awhile P.M.
Thurs. December 8, 1932
It
has been quite nice but a little cold. I've done a nice lot at the
quilt, stuck at it pretty steady. We only get 4 & 5 eggs now
&
a little milk so times are awful hard now. No presents Xmas.
Fri. December 9, 1932
Pretty
cold and snowed some P.M. Nothing much doing only chores. I quilted
quite a bit and rolled it again. Jason was in for milk tonight.
Sat. December 10, 1932
Another
quite heavy snow and cold, down to 16 above. Pa went up town P.M.
Took
milk check only $6.75. Letter from Edith Cox, says her mother is a
little better, dressed but lays down most of the time.
Sun. December 11, 1932
A
bad snowy day. No one came and not much travel so rather a lonesome
day, have read and rested. Dressed 3 chickens yesterday, canned 10
pts.
Mon. December 12, 1932
Awful
cold & windy down to 4 abov tonight. The chores are rather hard
for
Pa when its so bad. I've quilted quite steady today.
Tues. December 13, 1932
Real
cold again 2 above. I've quilted some but pretty cold upstairs
today,
hasn't been. A letter from Ethel. She will be through on the
Jury
now she thinks. 3 weeks of it.
Wed. December 14, 1932
Another
cold day, a little warmer up to 17 tonight. I've got my quilt most
ready for the last rolling. If it's warmer maybe Ethel & Dorothy
will come and help finish.
Thurs. December 15, 1932
Way down
to 4 below this A.M. Did not get higher than 6 all day and 3 below.
Now
at 9 tonight. Very cold for so early. Jason came in to see us
tonight.
Fri. December 16, 1932
It
was 6 below this A.M. Has looked nice all day, but cold, 2 below,
now 9
P.M. Ralph & Mayme came, brought oysters, crackers & lot of
other things & ate dinner with us.
Sat. December 17, 1932
It
was 10 above this morning and sseemed lots better but cold enough.
Yet
its 8 above now at bedtime. Letter from Ethel and Greeting from Henriette. Mrs. McConnell came down. Had a
time to start car. Jason came in & helped. Got new oil.
Sun. December 18, 1932
It
was 10 above this A.M. Got to 16 at noon. Now its down to 6. I don't
see why it keeps so cold. No one has been in today. Hate to venture
out. I've been getting greetings ready to send.
Mon. December 19, 1932
It
is moderating some 16 tonight. I finished & took off the quilt
then
washed. Pa helped with that 2 weeks wash, hung upstairs.
Tues. December 20, 1932
It
has been quite nice all day. Down to 21 tonight. Has been to 33.
I've
done my big ironing. Got the plants upstairs. John came in this P.M.
Went to Toledo after supper, then to Luckey.
Wed. December 21, 1932
We
went up town this forenoon. John got down, did his delivering and
here
for dinner, then to Luckey, then Toledo. Jim, Ethel & Hazel
stopped
P.M. Brought a rug, very large one. Got 3 greetings & a lot
ready
to go.
Thurs. December 22, 1932
We have swept and washed some
window. Put up some curtains & sewed a little. Dorothy &
friend
came down to bring Hazel home. Stopped with her arms full of gifts.
Fri. December 23, 1932
Its
thawing up quite fast, real muddy. Pa went up, got his license
numbers
and took milk-check only $4.65. We can't remember anyone this year.
Only greetings. Greetings from Earl (Parmenter), Helen & Alice Miller.
Sat. December 24, 1932
Ralph
& Mayme were in this P.M. Brought Pa a pair of gloves & me a
big nice hand bag. Jason & Kiddies in tonight. They brought us a
nice box of nuts, grapes, candy oranges, &c. Jasons are sending
us
the Blade again.
Sun. December 25, 1932
We've had a lovely
Christmas but no snow. Ralph & Mayme made us promise to come
there
for dinner. We sure had a lovely dinner. Jim came early this A.M.
Would
have taken us down there but didn't now he was.
Mon. December 26, 1932
We
got dinner expecting Johns folks. Just he and Anna came rather late,
so
before we were through Ralphs came in, they'd had dinner. We'd a
nice
visit. After R.E.'s went home, Jason came.
Tues. December 27, 1932
We
have straightened up things then this P.M. Fixed up my old rocker
with
a new back, then I painted it. It's old but I like it. I've pieced a
little tonight. Jason sending Blade again for Christmas.
Wed. December 28, 1932
It
has been very nice. We washed this morning then I fixed up my rocker
& covered 2 cushions I did most of the ironing. A letter from Beulah said her mother very bad. We want to go
out tomorrow if we can.
Thurs. December 29, 1932
It
was so nice this morning, we went out to Charlies and found Lida
very
low. She surely can't live very long. I'm glad we went. Mr. and Mrs
Reider came this P.M. though.
Fri. December 30, 1932
It has
been a bad day, cloudy & foggy this forenoon and rained all
afternoon. I've read and cut some pieces. Feel tired. Jason and
Bobbie
came in tonight.
Sat. December 31, 1932
Very cold &
blustery most all day. Toward evening Ethel, Glenn & Helen came
in
from Hazel's. Staid to supper. Glenn & Helen had a waterless
cooker
for us but I had one so will change it or something else.
<~<~<~< end of 1932
diary >~>~>~>
Notes:
Odds are that there are
a few bad links, mistakes, etc, here. Please let me know if you
catch
any, or if
you would like to see some additional links, let me know.
(I've
gone back over these pages numerous times. It is a simple matter
to
make corrections additions etc.
Here's
a mistake Frank Martin on July 7th... is not the same as the Frank
Martin who died in 1929 and buried in Pemberville probably. Oh oh!
back
to the research drawing board.
I have to laugh at myself. Through all this transcribing of
diaries I thought Lake Grange
was a place on an actual lake (with water etc) that belonged to
the
Grange organization where the members would go for special events.
I
pondered why Jason and Rene or anyone woud go there early in
February
(ice skating?! :-)) so finally looked it up. It is the Lake
TOWNSHIP
Grange organization. That clears that up.
There
is another Tony besides Tony the Pony of Bobbies. And that is Tony
who
has come down for chickens with Anna or John in June of 1931.
Whitacres
were friends of Clyde's and Grace. Their families would go camping
together. I have some pictures of them. Charles sr, Zanna, Chuck
and
Betty. If this is your family and you'd like some old digital
camping
pictures, let me know.
July 25 "Jason's & Libbie's went to Toledo to Pauls." Haven't
got it straight in my head who this Libbie is.
Haven't
positively identified Binkley. He is not evident in the 1930
census in
Wood county unless he is in the farm implement business,
with a son named Daniel.
Don't know who Edna is. But March 1 states that she is going
to California.
Ralph and
Mayme's little Bennie is Bennie Harrold Santemire, son of Benjamin
and Ruth Santemire Harrold.
Edith L Norman is the second Edith at Charlies.
To view previous years, change
the year in the url,
like this: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbaracox/naomi_1917.html
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
(20160118-1026) 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)
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