Naomi's Diaries

Naomi DeSelms Cox's 1934 Diary ©

Farm Life in Plain Township, Wood county, Ohio, continued

Naomi Esther DeSelms Cox born in Ohio October 19, 1855.  She is 78 years old as 1934 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 grown son Norman. 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, though Harve passed away in 1930.

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  Robert Carl "Bobbie" and Mary Gene .  
By 1934, Jason has moved elsewhere in Plain twp. and the homeplace is rented to Mrs Musser who has become a widow and remarried to Al Simonds. There is talk about renting out the place where John and Naomi live as it is getting difficult for them to keep up with everything. 

                       ***Note the links to findagrave, and other web sites that may be of interest. Italics indicate my added notes.***

There are four or more "Virtual Cemeteries" on findagrave related to these diaries. A new one is made for 1933-1938. This is the last five years of the diary, and of Naomi's life. Will try to add absolutely every one mentioned in these years, unless there are links to them in the paragraphs above, perhaps.  The first Virtual Cemetery  called "Naomi's Diary" became unwieldy in size. These diaries have probably mentioned over 700 different people among family, friends (and their relatives), 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. 


©MY DEPRESSION DIARY
 Naomi Esther DeSelms Cox


Mon. January 1, 1934
We are now starting on a New Year and hope it will prove a more Prosperous one than the past & with all the new ways started to give people work. Johnny applied, got a job at Carpenter work. It's been dark & rained some. No one came. We had a chicken dinner though.

Tues. January 2, 1934
A little colder today in the twenties all day. We washed but hung clothes up stairs as I don't like to go out in the cold as I don't feel so very good. Pa had to fix the cistern pump this P.M. Went over to Jason for a pipe wrench.

Wed. January 3, 1934
It has been moderatedly cold, but cloudy all forenoon but brightened up some this P.M. Pa hauled up 3 loads of wood in the car. Too bad to us its that way but is sure it don't hurt it.

Thurs. January 4, 1934
It has been quite nice to work and Pa has hauled 4 more loads of wood but has been cloudy & is raining now tonight & he feels glad its done. Brooks got 16 1/2 doz. eggs, 16 cts now. Our Blade (Toledo Blade newspaper)  just came. Jason sent before Christmas. this is 3rd year he has sent it. Lorin DeSelms little boy was buried today at Weston Cemetery.

Fri. January 5, 1934
It rained quite a bit last night but quite pleasant, only cloudy, up to 34 tonight. Jason ran in for some eggs. Was going up to help audit the Grange books.

Sat. January 6, 1934
I've had a little headache all day and didn't feel like going up town with Pa today but pieced a little. Jim, Ethel and Hazels children stopped a bit. Harold has work with C.W.A. now over on the Dixie.

Sun. January 7, 1934
Dark and cloudy & went to snowing P.M. & tonight. Jason was in P.M. awhile. Them Clyde, Grace & Jr. came this evening & brought their big white collie to stay awhile, maybe all winter.

Mon. January 8, 1934
The feed grinder came in this evening & ground some chickn feed first time. Ralph & Mayme came awhile. Then Jason & Mary Gene came on way from town. She was real sick coming down. Jason heard Mrs. Bense died. Funeral tomorrow.

Tues. January 9, 1934
Cloudy again. Pa went over, found the children better but Bob's cold is bad yet. She had them piecing to keep them quiet in the house. They are real interested- it's new work. (My Dad, Clyde Cox Jr (aka Junior), fondly recalled doing this with Grandma Cox when he visited the farm)


Wed. January 10, 1934
Bobbie came this far & visited with me while Jason went to town. He will start back to school again tomorrow. Has had a very bad cold. She went today.

Thurs. January 11, 1934
Very nice & bright all day. Pa has been hauling up wood again; he does that when ever the weather is nice. Eggs are 18 cts, we had 18 dozen. Brown came; Brook's father died last night. Had been feeling bad for a long time; real bad only a week.

Fri. January 12, 1934
Jason brought team & wagon & helped Pa haul up quite a lot of fodder. Ralph & Mayme stopped and left us quite a large piece of beef & a couple lbs of liver. I heard from my list of words in (Toledo Blade) contest. Sounds favorable but more to it.

Sat. January 13, 1934
Colder, rain this A.M. and snowed some this P.M. Mr. Brooks funeral this afternoon, services at Haskins and buried over at Union Hill.

Sun. January 14, 1934
There was quite a bit of snow this A.M. and a few little flurries but otherwise not bad. We have been alone all day, first for a long time on a Sunday.

Mon. January 15, 1934
It has been nice all day, we washed this A.M. Dan and Clyde Smith were in awhile and talked. Jason stopped on way from town with a new paper telling of Mr. Reider's death last night.

Tues. January 16, 1934
We had planned to go up and call on Mrs. Reider, then on over to Decks Chapel and see Mr. Reider, not be seen at the church, but Edith and Perry brought Charlie down for a visit, so couldn't get away. Glad they came.

Wed. January 17, 1934
Jason and Lorena came this way and took us to the funeral. About the largest I ever saw and I believe most flowers. He was laid in the Mausoleum.

Thurs. January 18, 1934
Uncle Charlie stayed with Jasons last night. They brought him over this A.M. and Pa took him out to Mansons. Stopped at Frank Mures. Then tonight he went over to talk to Claude (Powers), he used to know his father. Brooks got 26 1/2 doz. 18 cts. Johnny came P.M. He is looking better, gained 20 lbs. Don't work Thursdays.

Fri. January 19, 1934
It has been real nice all day. Pa & Charlie went up to Ralphs and Ralph came to B.G. and came on down here & brought us quite a bit of steak & some liver, ate dinner with me. He had to tend a Dairy meeting.

Sat. January 20, 1934
Another nice day. Jim & Ethel, Beulah, Ray, and Virginia came toward evening. They brought oysters, crackers, pie &c had supper and took Charlie back. Pa went to Haskins, got a few things.

Sun. January 21, 1934
A lovely day. Clyde, Grace & Junior & a boyfriend came down. He & Snow (his white dog) was glad to see each other. Helen went to Devils Lake with some friends.

Mon. January 22, 1934
Not so nice as it has been rather cloudy & windy. I did my washing this A.M. The men with the feed-grinder came in again, got chop & corn meal. Lottie Cook Baker (Ray and Beulah's eldest child)  had a baby boy this P.M.

Tues. January 23, 1934
Rather a cold wind. I ironed this A.M. Pa has cleaned the hen-house, part of it. Ralph and Mayme came in awhile this P.M. Had found a pair of glasses, thot were Pa's as he lost his, but they wer'n't.

Wed. January 24, 1934
It has been a very nice day. Pa got the hen-house finished. Went up to the place, got straw for it. Rena & children came in after school for eggs, 2 doz. Got 59 today. Got 63 yesterday.

Thurs. January 25, 1934
It has been quite nice, only the wind was rather cold. We had 30 doz eggs this week. 19 cts a dozen. We got 62 today. Pa isn't feeling very well tonight.

Fri. January 26, 1934
Pa was sick all night, hardly able to get around and went to bed as soon as chores were done. After dinner we had the Dr. out. He was pretty bad but Dr. found the trouble was from his rupture. Rena phoned to Ethel & Clydes brought her this evening, but John happened in & staid till bedtime, tended to the chores and everything.

Sat. January 27, 1934
John came back early enough to get milk out for the milk man & said. Went up town, got coal & hauled up wood. Busy all day & staid tonight. Ethel worked all day hard. Pa was able to get up this P.M. awhile.

Sun. January 28, 1934
Pa is lots better. Was in bed & slept a good deal this A.M. but is up P.M. Joe & Doris came down and took Ethel home this P.M. It has turned awful cold and blustery, almost a blizzard at times. John staid till everything was tended to tonight but had to go home as he has to work tomorrow. Jason came in tonight & said he'd get someone to come tend to outside work tomorrow.

Mon. January 29, 1934
Terrible cold, down to 8 below this A.M. Pa is better, was up all day, lies on the couch some. Claude came, milked and tended everything all day. Jason came awhile this P.M and Thompson P.M.

Tues. January 30, 1934
Pretty cold yet, near Zero all day. Claude staid till noon & tended chores, then Pa has tended them since. The milk inspector came & visited awhile.

Wed. January 29, 1934
Still cold & windy. Snowing tonight but got a little warmer- about noon it was 32. Ralph and Mayme stopped awhile. had been to Toledo for bottles and to see the kids. Jason and children stopped awhile, had been to town.

January Memoranda
We have had a very nice January until this very cold stormy spell, beginning Sunday.

Thurs. February 1, 1934
A little snow this morning and has been a little colder. John came down this P.M. Is staying tonight as he doesn't work till Saturday. Will have some carpenter work then. Ernie (McConnell) killed a baby beef, brought us a nice piece.

Fri. February 2, 1934
John staid till the chores were all done tonight. I was glad of it for it was snowing. Jason came in awhile. Had been to the place & talked with them. They don't try much to get a place, don't like to leave there.

Sat. February 3, 1934
It has been pretty cold, 6 above this A.M. Ethel, Ralph, and Hazel's 2 (Albert & Catherine) came this afternoon and brought my washing hone all ironed and took back some more. I surely appreciate it in this weather.

Sun. February 4, 1934
It has been quite nice 26 tonight. We have been alone all day till this evening, and Earl and Margaret came down. She is coming to stay awhile next week. Jasons went to the Auto Show.

Mon. February 5, 1934
I havn't been able to be round. Was sick, had a little fever all night. I didn't get up till 10 this A.M. but think I feel a little better than last night. The grinder did some grinding. Glenn's new baby boy, born A.M.

Tues. February 6, 1934
I was quite sick again and Jason went to see the Dr. He sent me medicine.

Wed. February 7, 1934
I was much worse & we had Dr. come out. Thot is was erysipelas. Mrs. Thompson fell & broke her hip. Rena & Jason baked dinner.

Thurs. February 8, 1934    12 Below Zero A.M.
We have kept the solution on my face until the color is about gone and swelling down so, and are putting some different stuff on, and I feel some better. Ethel and Jim came this forenoon. He went on to town to meet Allen and tend their affair but she is staying down. Rena baked another big dinner & sent over with cookies & pies.

Fri. February 9, 1934    20 Below
Everything froze up this A.M. but hasn't stormed- a good thing. Ralph came down today. I've heard from my contest. They want 4 subscribers now. I'm better - can eat.

Sat. February 10, 1934    12 Below
Another awful cold day. I am getting better but weak yet. Jason comes in everyday, gets what we need from town. Machines all freeze this weather.

Sun. February 11, 1934
Not quite so cold. Has been bright & nice most all day. Jim & the boys came & took Ethel home. She has worked hard all the time. Clydes folks all but John came down P.M. Jason & Mary Gene stopped from Sunday School.

Mon. February 12, 1934
We've been alone & got along very well. Has turned real cold & windy tonight Northwest wind. Jason & Rena stopped, took our car up to Garage this A.M. I sent letter to contest men this A.M.

Tues. February 13, 1934
It has kept about 12 above all day. Jason brought car back this A.M. Then took trailer & got some coal. I have felt better, think I'm getting stronger.

Wed. February 14, 1934
Pa found his glasses lost Jan 12 when hauling fodder right on the barn floor- all right only bent a little. John Johnston was buried at Weston this P.M. Jason was in this A.M. awhile. They were going (to the funeral). A very nice day.

Thurs. February 15, 1934
It was nice this A.M. but cloudy most of the day, 12 above tonight. Ralph came P.M. He had a narrow escape Friday when his Jersey Bull got him down. He got him in the barn though. Albert was there to help. He was laid up 3 or 4 days.

Fri. February 16, 1934
It was close to Zero this A.M. Got up a little 16 or 18. Jason was in this morning. Says he'll Pa haul fodder tomorrow. I don't get strong very fast. A letter from Ethel. Doris staid with Helen a couple days, Helen and Baby are doing well.

Sat. February 17, 1934
It has been very nice & warm in the 30s. Jason broke down stalks this P.M. then brought the team over to help Pa haul fodder. Ralph & the boys, Cliff & Albert, came and boys went & helped & Pa came in. Ralph brought a pt. of oysters & 2 lbs. crackers & suet pudding, enough for dinner tomorrow.

Sun. February 18, 1934
It has been cloudy most all day and snowing tonight. Clyde & Grace came down this P.M. awhile. Got some eggs 8 doz. Jason and children stopped from Sunday School.

Mon. February 19, 1934
An awful change- thermometer 4 below tonight at 9. Ernest McConnell's father was buried this P.M. at Scotch Ridge and Mrs. McConnell was very sick, only Fanny was with her. Pa went & phoned for the Dr. He had been to see her this A.M. too. She has awful bad spells. I couldn't go down, havn't been out for 2 weeks.

Tues. February 20, 1934
Awful cold again, 16 below this A.M. but got up as high at 12 about. It's 4 tonight. I am feeling lots stronger & better; can get round pretty good now. The Farmers Institute yesterday & today.

Wed. February 21, 1934
The weather is moderating today, is quite pleasant this afternoon. Ralph was down awhile, came to mill and on down. He's feeling better from his bruises.

Thurs. February 22, 1934  (George Washington's Birthday Holiday)
It has been a very quiet day, no mail, no bus, no milkman of course Brooks didn't make it a Holiday. Jason was in. It was getting quite warm. Now down to 10 above. Eggs 15 cts. Got 70 today.

Fri. February 23, 1934
Awfully cold all day; 2 below Zero tonight. Clyde came down tonight & took the dog (Snowy) home with him.

Sat. February 24, 1934
It has been a long lonesome day. I have missed the collie so much, it came to me this P.M. There was the trouble- the barking & playing round so all the time & no one came in it's been so cold 12 below this A.M. but 13 above tonight.

Sun. February 25, 1934
It has been an awful cold & stormy day 9 below this A.M. Then got to snowing & blowing from the East. Made it a very disagreeable day. Round close to Zero tonight. The hens are standing it well, we got 76 eggs 15 cts.

Mon. February 28, 1934
Cold but not stormy. Don's and Ethel came this P.M. Brot washing & took more back. Got 13 doz eggs. After they had gone on to Hazels, Jason & Mary Gene came, then Ralph & Mayme came, had been up town. It keeps close to Zero.

Tues. February 28, 1934
It was 16 below this A.M. Only 4 above tonight. Has been bright and nice all day. Jason came, got Ernie's trailer and got us some coal, then got some for themselves. We have bother keeping the lighting plant from freezing hard. We got out of coal oil but got some more today. Have to keep the heater burning all the time in this weather.

Wed. February 28, 1934
Down 4 below this A.M. but got up into the 20s. Are hoping its going to break now so we can stand it better. A new cow, the 2 year old Holstein. Jason was in awhile this P.M.

Memoranda February 1934
has been the coldest hardest month we've known.

Thurs. March 1, 1934
Well, March came in very nice, up to 32 tonight. Am so glad to see it getting better. Johnny came in this P.M. He and Pa went down to the farm, got some corn. Pa was getting ready to go to mill tomorrow. John was laid off the C.W.A. work- all in Luckey were.

Fri. March 2, 1934
John and Bill came to B.G. to register for work. John to re-register and Bill for the first time. They came on down to dinner & got the trailer and hauled wood up. John was going to apply yesterday but have to do it certain hours so had to come back.

Sat. March 3, 1934
Thawing real fast and rains some. Ralph, Buddy, and Bennie came in this P.M. Took Binkley his first eggs 48 doz. at 20 cts. We got 78 today. I not quite so well. Pa cleaned hen house.

Sun. March 4, 1934
We have been alone all day. A dark cloudy day with some rain & quite warm, somewhere in 40s. I've felt so tired all the time, lain down a good deal.

Mon. March 5, 1934
Dark & cloudy with a little rain. I feel so little like work thought I'd let piecing & such go awhile & read a book, so many. I havn't read for years.

Tues. March 6, 1934
A card from Ethel. They spent their Anniversary & her Birthday with Dorothy & Ralph. I finished St. Elmo, feel rested and think I can work now.

Wed. March 7, 1934
Pa went to mill. The grinder doesn't come since it got so cold. Jasons has butchered a pig & sent up quite a bit, and Pa had got a little so I canned 6 pts. Will help us out better if it keeps quite nice. I walked round out doors. We got 81 eggs.

Thurs. March 8, 1934
There has been a cold West wind with snow flurries. I have worked quite a bit for me. Pa has worked round, wheeling out stuff. Eggs only 14 cts. today. Had 40 doz. got 82 today.

Fri. March 9, 1934
It has been quite nice & I washed just a few things. Pa went up, got a lot of wood. Went the second time, but too soft, gave up.

Sat. March 10, 1934
Awful cold again, 8 above A.M. Got a little higher but had to put heater in cellar. Jason & children were in this A.M. They heard from Ethel she wanted them to come and bring us tomorrow. Ralph came down, had taken eggs to Binkley, brought us some fresh port sausage & liver & qt of raspberries.

Sun. March 11, 1934
A busy day. Jasons folks took us to Ethels. Had a good time. Glenns folks and Dorothy & Ralph came, then Joe, then Clyde & Grace. Just as we were turning the corner at cemetery, met Earl & Margaret. They turned back & we had supper & visited till 10 o'clock. He is going to be sent to Panama in May. Dorothy & Ralph came to Jasons tonight.

Mon. March 12, 1934
It has been rather quiet. Have only done usual work & chores. We've felt a little tired. Have rested quite a bit, up to 32 tonight.

Tues. March 13, 1934
Mr. John Legalley was buried down here this P.M. Pa went over but it was so awful windy I was afraid I hadn't ought to. I had washed a little & felt that was enough. Fannie was in. Her mother in the Hospital, she was very bad.

Wed. March 14, 1934
We found it cold this A.M. and quite a bit of snow 18 above, quite a lot warmer, and snow nearly done tonight. They finished hauling Jasons corn. He got 54 cts. & they hauled it. We went to Jasons awhile this evening. Mussers are beginning to move, taking everything that isn't nailed fast, even the fences.

Thurs. March 15, 1934
The same fellows took our corn at 2 loads that took Jasons, a great crop. It seems like 2 wasted years for us and worse, for the place is left in such a condition for someone else. Mildred Cole and her husband Mr. (Kenneth) Wenig are going on it. Brooks got 38 doz. at 15 cts. We had sold 12 doz. to the children. We got 98 eggs today.

Fri. March 16, 1934
Jason brought Pa's corn check $98. So we went up town and paid his taxes $121.00. we had nearly as much saved from our little place, paid out lots too, as we got there, so we can pay in other places. Jason & Rena went on to Toledo. I saw Mrs. Reider & Mrs. Hale.

Sat. March 17, 1934
It has been real warm with a thunderstorm tonight. Mussers got out yesterday with everything they could take off the buildings- all the barn windows. Jason was awfully put out, well as we, and was going up town to see what could be done about it but Lester talked him out of it. Said it would amount to more than they stole. Lester, Lawrence & wife all helping Mildred & Kenneth more & are quite nicely settled. Will sleep there tonight. I'm so glad. Jason lost his corn check; they gave him another.

Sun. March 18, 1934
An awful change from yesterday, turned real cold with a heavy fall of snow. Jason was in awhile. Said he had taken Rena to the Dr. this A.M. Clyde & Grace came quite late.

Mon. March 19, 1934
Jason came & took Pa up to see someone about getting his barn windows back. They sent a Constable. Jason went with him, brought them back to town. Will have a hearing tomorrow. Pa couldn't let it go that way & get new ones. Rena has quite a fever this A.M. It's the flu Dr. says. Mrs. Musser declared those were her windows, she had bought and brought them there. Don't know how they'll come out, what they'll do but they'll swear to most anything.

Tues. March 20, 1934
Jason & Pa were up town P.M. Won't have their hearing till Thursday. Mussers want more time. Ralph came & met them in town, Pa & Jason. I went to see Mrs. McConnell. She has got home from the Hospital. Rena is better but Jason did the washing this A.M.

Wed. March 21, 1934
We did our little washing this A.M. Hung them inside as it was very rainy looking but cleared up nice & bright. Mr. Thompson was in awhile P.M. Pa commenced trimming the grapes. Jasons stopped awhile. Mrs. McConnell went back to Hospital.

Thurs. March 22, 1934
Turned awfully cold, close to Zero. That hearing came off this P.M. in Pa's favor. Al & Mrs. has to pay cost and fined $5. apiece right away, will soon get windows back in barn,

Fri. March 23, 1934
Another cold day. Jason went over and got Pa's load of hay from Ray LeGalley's this P.M. Pa has only done chores & help unload the hay. I've mended & read some- a new magazine came A.M.

Sat. March 24, 1934
Glenn, Helen, Ethel, & Uncle Charlie came this P.M. Glenn took Ethel on up to see Hazels a little while, the children have been ailing, but are better. Harold is in Detroit getting started on a job. Helen's and Glenn's babies are nice.

Sun. March 25, 1934
It has been quite nice but rather a cold wind. Ralphs folks with Velmas & 2 kiddies stopped on way from Toledo. Then later Jason came in awhile. Rena stopped A.M. for eggs.

Mon. March 26 1934
A very bad day, snowed, rained & froze fast as it fell. Mr. McConnell came down awhile. Says she wil stay at the Hospital now till the operation. We had another fresh cow, little brindle heifer.

Tues. March 27, 1934
An awful bad day, snowed and drifted so they had to send out snow plows to clear the road, & everything hangs full of ice, every little twig looks so pretty, but does lots of damaage. 10 above zero tonight.

Wed. March 28, 1934
It was at Zero this A.M. but went up quite fast, has thawed lots. Things covered with ice were lovely. Clyde, Jr., & Grace were down. He had pictures he'd taken right at hone in their St. Lovely. A letter from McClelland. Want 2nd trial.

Thurs. March 29, 1934
The ice is about all gone and snow going fast- lots of water & mud. Pa went to mill for chickens. They're doing well, got 9 doz. today. Brooks paid 14 today. Ralph & Mayme came down. He wasnts to trade one of his Reg. Jerseys for our Holstein. He has to have some thinner milk mixed with theirs, didn't want to buy one when he has so many, he thot he'd help us that way. Jason & new man are fixing pump up to the place. A man & woman came to see if we would sell here. That's all off now.

Fri. March 30, 1934
Ralph & another fellow brought the cow & took our Holstein. Seems rather nice to get a registered Jersey for a Holstein. Joe Cox brought his Father & Mother down for little while P.M.

Sat. March 31, 1934
It has been very nice to 60. Pa went this A.M. Took milk check, it was a little better $4.80. Will still be better from now on. He paid some little bills. Jason & Rena stopped this A.M. He went to Toledo on bus. She took him to the line. She got 4 doz. eggs and Thompson got 3 doz. tonight.

Sun. April 1, 1934   Easter
It has been rather nice till toward evening. Got pretty dark and rained a little. Dorothy & Ralph came in a little while this evening. Rena & kiddies came this A.M. about noon, brought pot of yellow tulips. Jason had taken the children to Sunday School. She didn't feel like going.

Mon. April 2, 1934
It has been very nice. I washed & churned this A.M. Got a nice bunch of butter. Pa trimmed grapes this P.M. Dons folks and Ethel came awhile. Had been to Hazels for dinner. Ethel wasn't feeling good. Jason came in.

Tues. April 3, 1934
Pa has been quite busy. Burned the dry grass along road, cleaned up the garden & burned stalks &c. There was a hard wind & thunder storm this P.M. Rained very hard for awhile, are having another hard storm tonight, struck close by we think. Lightening struck lots of houses & barns through the country.

Wed. April 4, 1934
It rained terribly hard this A.M. John came down this P.M. Staid to supper. Jason came in awhile. Barn near Luckey, killed team & cows too.

Thurs. April 5, 1934
It has threatened rain some but only a sprinkle. They came got our oldest calf, the black one. Brooks only paid 13 cts. for eggs. He got 45 doz. & we had sold 14 doz. Pa isn't feeling good tonight.

Fri. April 6, 1934
A little colder since the rain. Adolph Knauss was buried down here P.M. Claude stopped awhile. Mr. Thompson came in. Norman came, got some rhubarb roots to set out. Jason brought Pa a little fodder. Rena & kiddies got eggs.

Sat. April 7, 1934
Mrs. McConnell had her operation this A.M. Came through all right, a good many feared for her. She'd been so bad, two Tumors. Pa got paid for the calf $7.50. Paid Dr. $10. It has been nice all day.

Sun. April 8, 1934
Another nice day. Clydes folks came down this P.M. Got 10 doz. eggs. Then Hazels came from Toledo on way home, got 9 doz. He (Harold) had Jims car, will go back with it Mon. leave it & on to Detroit where he works. Eggs are mostly for Ethel. Fannie came down awhile to tell about her mother. She is awful bad I'm afraid.

Mon. April 9, 1934
It has been a real Spring day. I washed. Mr. Thompson plowed this P.M. for us, the garden & some in the lot. Pa got grain down to the place to go mill.

Tues. April 10, 1934
Some colder after a little rain last night. Pa went to mill, got some early potatoes to plant & seed peas. I'll order of Brooks what we need, have lots of our own.

Wed. April 11, 1934
Real cold today again, Northwest wind, real disagreeable. The first fish man was around P.M. Carbide is going out tonight. Don't know when we'll get some more.

Thurs. April 12, 1934
A very stormy cold day, snow flurries every little while and very dark each time they pass over & snow would be gone before another came up. Pa was down to the place and to Jasons. They getting oats ready when weather is fit. Eggs 14 cts. Brooks got 38 doz. Had sold 21 doz.

Fri. April 13, 1934
Another dark disagreeable day. Quite a heavy fall of snow last night. All went off but snowing tonight. Nothing doing but chores, reading, sleeping &c. I sewed a little.

Sat. April 14, 1934
It has turned quite nice. Lots of snow on everything thie A.M. but all gone by noon. Sun shown first for several days. Pa went up town, got a little more coal. Hope no more this spring. Ralph came in this P.M. from town. Mayme has a girl to help her now.

Sun. April 15, 1934
A dark gloomy day and raining tonight. Jason and Bob came in awhile. Has been threatening storm so no one cared to come out.

Mon. April 16, 1934
It rained awfully hard last night. Ground flooded this A.M. Has been quite nice today. Jasons went up, got paper & got it on their big living room. We went down, took measurement for paper for the house tonight- 3 rooms & one ceiling.

Tues. April 17, 1934
We went up & got paper by noon. Lester & Mable were there to begin the work. They are anxious to get it done while ground is so wet. I did my little washing this P.M. got a letter from Rose & one from Ethel. Glenns folks are having a bad time with their babies with colds. Dons have gone to Washington for his 2 days off from work. They have passes. Mrs. C. B. Eberly was buried P.M.

Wed. April 18, 1934
It has been very nice all day. Jason helped Pa haul some more fodder over from there. got a little start at the garden, planted the early potatoes and 2 pkts of peas early and late. I helped him a little, can't stand it very well. I finished double wedding ring quilt at last.

Thurs. April 19, 1934
I ironed this A.M. Then read the papers till noon. Then sewed some on blocks. Fanny came down awhile with her work. We had 54 doz eggs at 14 cts doz.

Fri. April 20, 1934
It has been rather cold. Earl and Margaret came out to Bowling Green & got their License to get married. Came out here for us to go back with them, but Pa was away so they went alone, and on to Detroit, then back Sunday, and we'll have the family home.

Sat. April 21, 1934
I have worked pretty hard getting ready for our day tomorrow. Hope they don't disappoint me now. Pa is very tired, has helped, planted more garden, sprayed trees, went to town.

Sun. April 22, 1934
We had quite a big day, but not many came. Clydes only after dinner, Ralph but not Mayme, nor Johnny (guess they didn't get the card), Earl & wife didn't come & I had planned it for a double celebration for them & our 55th, of course I didn't have time enough. I think it will be the last I'll try. Jasons helped by phoning, Ethels folks- Dorothy & Ralph, Joe, Jasons & Clydes & Ralph & they had a good visit anyway.

Mon. April 23, 1934
It has been rather quiet. We have rested a good deal. I have read some & sewed a little. Pa has slept quite a bit. A magazine agent & junk man came along. Cloudy all P.M. Rained tonight at chore time.

Tues. April 24, 1934
An awful cold west wind. Disagreeable, but Pa went up, got corn & oats & went to mill. I've worked at cutting blocks and read some. Jason was in.

Wed. April 25, 1934
It's still cold & windy. Have to keep fire going like winter. Pa cleaned out the lighting plant and got it ready for the carbide.

Thurs. April 26, 1934
Not much change in weather. Pa went up to place & looked about his tile ditch this A.M. Then went & got  some tile and put in. Earl and Margaret came in this P.M. on their way to N.Y. They had too much to do Sunday, have shipped house, lots of good and other things on ahead. Fannie was here tonight, her mother very bad. Letter from Ethel. Islers' baby isn't very well- eczema.

Fri. April 27, 1934    55th Anniversary
Awful windy again- northwest. I washed though, this A.M. before it got so bad. Pa worked at his ditch part of the day. He bought a ton of baled hay & they delivered it. Clyde Loomis was round buying eggs. A lovely Anniversary Greeting from Ralph and Dorothy.

Sat. April 28, 1934
Much nicer today. Hope our bad weather is over. Pa finished his tiling, filled in & all, & went up town. I havn't done much but the ironing and usual work.

Sun. April 29, 1934
Hazel & Donald came with lunch basket & we had a picnic dinner together. Then later, John, Bill & Zoe with their kiddies came & had supper with us. Jason & kiddies in awhile before they left. Don's brought the carbide.

Mon. April 29, 1934
A very nice Spring day. I washed & churned & dressed a fish for dinner. Pa is busy fixing fence up on the place. A nice milk check- over $13.00.

April Memoranda
April has been cold and rough.

Tues. May 1, 1934
Another spring day, farmers are very busy. Our man seems to be getting along fine. Pa still working on the fence. Hope he'll be done soon.

Wed. May 2, 1934
Pa went, took the calf up. Got $7.50, then put it into barbed wire for his fence he is fixing and another Mrs. Musser took it from. Jim & Ethel came P.M. after he was through work, staid to supper, then on to Hazels, will take them along home with them. I tried to fix flower bed but got awful tired. Had our first asparagus.

Thurs. May 3, 1934
Very nice again, but looks a little rainy, but the ground begins to need it. Pa is still working at the fence. Hope he soon gets though. I am sick today, have been in bed a good bit, awful cold.

Fri. May 4, 1934
I am better of my cold. It was awful tight last night like croup. I sold nearly 2 gal. of cream. Don't know how much it will bring till its tested. Also 12 doz. eggs to Loomis. Bob brought the car over alone tonight.

Sat. May 5, 1934
Pa finished his fence at noon & helped Dan with his. Rested awhile & went up town, Joy Cox and Laura's boy Earl came just before he got started, on their way back to Chicago. Was going to stop at Charlies too.

Sun. May 6, 1934
Weather is very nice but we need rain very badly. Ralph and Bernie came down this afternoon. My cold is getting better.

Mon. May 7, 1934
It has been rather cold. Had the little heater burning to sit by. Mrs. Fred Lundy came to try to get some setting eggs. got the Prize list of that Spelling bee of last winter. There were so many.

Tues. May 8, 1934
Clyde, Grace & Jr. came down tonight in their new Buick. Soon after, Jim, Ethel & Wesley came from Hazels. They got 12 doz. eggs & Clydes 6 doz. Mr. Loomis brought the cream slip. It only brrought 86 cts. Nearly 4 lb. butter fat. We'll try to use the separator now. Pa & Mr. Thompson hauled out manure.

Wed. May 9, 1934
Pa and I went up town this P.M. I got some good easy shoes. We got oil & I got the separator going tonight. We stopped at the place and they sure have the house nice. We drove round on the place. He is getting on fine. Jason has helped & he has corn all in. He'll help Jason plant his tomorrow.

Thurs. May 10, 1934
I washed this morning & we went to Luckey this P.M. Dwight is getting ready to Graduate. It has been very cloudy smoky day. Dust storm.

Fri. May 11, 1934
I've been rather down & out today, over done yesterday I guess. got a letter from Earl & Margaret, just leaving New York for Panama. Also Dwights Graduation Announcement, the nicest I most ever saw.

Sat. May 12, 1934
I have kept quiet, havn't done much. Jason took Kenneth's team & hauled rest of Pa's oats over to Togany. Got .33 cts. Brought $26.50. Thompson got his corn in.

Sun. May 13, 1934
It has been cloudy & misted a little occasionally but no rain to do any good yet and we need it so. Jasons stopped on way to Sunday School. Gave me a Mothers day greeting in a frame.

Mon. May 14, 1934
It is rather cold. Have to keeep up a fire. Jim, Ethel, and Donalds came in this evening. Had been to Togany.

Tues. May 15, 1934
It is still quite cold. I don't do much but usual work. Pa has been planting stuff- Lima beans, melon, &c. Some men came and tested the cows for T.B. Got milk check $12.80.

Wed. May 16, 1934
It is some warmer & not so windy. We washed this A.M. Took down & done up the drapes & curtains in parlor. Pa has been cutting brush in ditch and fence row on the place.

Thurs. May 17, 1934
Real nice today. I've done the ironing. Fannie was down this P.M. She is getting along nice setting hens & making grden.

Fri. May 18, 1934
A little cooler with no rain in sight. Jason & Rena & Bob came down for eggs tonight. Mary Gene was up town. Planted Idaho potatoes. Eggs 13 cts yet. Cream 21.

Sat. May 19, 1934
I went up town with Pa. It was so nice. I took the paper back, left from the other place, got some for the summer kitchen. Clyde, Grace & Jr. came tonight for eggs 8 doz.

Sun. May 20, 1934
It has been very warm. A real summer day. Ralphs stopped awhile. Had been to Corts, then later Ralph & Dorothy came. They went on over to stop at Jasons.

Mon. May 21, 1934
It has been awfully warm up to 90 this P.M. We made quite a start at our house cleaning. did our bedroom. Cleaned the paper with cleaner. Pa did most of it. Got a fish A.M. Did for 2 meals.

Tues. May 22, 1934
It has turned colder tonight. Some think it will frost. They're holding off about tomatoes. Johnny came down this P.M. I washed this A.M. Cleaned cellar P.M. Pa has helped. John only has part time work now Tues. & Thurs. off. got a card from M & Earl from San Juan, Letter from Ethel, she will be down Thursday to help with the cleaning. John helped move stove out.

Wed. May 23, 1934
There was a frost last night. It wasn't so cold today. I ironed this A.M. Had 4 pairs of curtains. Got the kitchen partly done. Pa took car to garage, patched tube.

Thurs. May 24, 1934
We had a nice rain this A.M.- real hard some of the time. Will do lots of good. Ethel didn't get down but got quite a bit done, got the parlor done and curtains up this P.M. Pa went up town this A.M. Eggs 12 cts.

Fri. May 25, 1934
We cleaned the dining room this P.M. Did some more in the kitchen this A.M. Jasons bought a cow today from Matheny. Jason & Rena took her mother to Toledo today for a visit. They are having a terrible strike in Toledo.

Sat. May 26, 1934
It is still rather cold. Had fire in kitchen stove all day. Jim & Ethel came in after noon. Had been to Bowling Green on some business,

Sun. May 27, 1934
It has been nice but  cool. Jason, Rena & kiddies came. Bob was driving, the folks in the back seat. Later Clydes, Grace & Jr. and Mr. & Mrs. Jones came, had been out for a drive.

Mon. May 28, 1934
It has been a busy day with agent & peddlers coming. I washed this P.M. Pa helped then replanted some & fixed fence.

Tues. May 29, 1934
Pa went up town this A.M. I ironed. Johnny came this P.M. Papered the little kitchen. Were late getting done, left litter to clean up in A.M. He to clean up & burn it but I wouldn't.

Wed. May 30, 1934
A very nice day for Decoration but I had too much to do, was so tired. I never try to go any more, too hard to stand around. I got flowers ready & a took them. Got milk check $17.50.

Thurs. May 31, 1934
Awful warm- up to 90 this P.M. Pa was up fixing fence P.M. Up town A.M. finished paying Dr. $16.50. It seems good we can begin paying up back bills. A card from Dorothy & Ralph from Atlanta, Georgia. Mrs. Andy Johnston died last night with Typhoid. Their girl, about 15 is very bad with it.

Fri. June 1, 1934
It has been hotter than yesterday up to 98 this P.M. We only do necessary work and keep out of sun.

Sat. June 2, 1934
Almost 100 today. Pa was up to farm. They're setting tomatoes, too hot to work fast so didn't get quite done. This is Pa's Birthday 81. He has lain in shade P.M.

Sun. June 3, 1934
Awfully warm, no one came. All felt like staying in the shade I guess.

Mon. June 4, 1934
I washed but it got very warm before I got through. I can't stand the heat very well this summer Jason got word from Clyde that Uncle Tom was dead. He came over and told us and said he would drive.

Tues. June 5, 1934
They brought Manson down and Jason drove our car, took him and Pa. It was about 150 miles. I didn't feel like I could go, it's so hot; thunderstorms without rain.

Wed. June 6, 1934
Pa felt very tired from his trip. John & Bills folks came P.M. Went on to B.G. and back to supper. Clyde came before they left. All got eggs.

Thurs. June 7, 1934
It has turned quite cold since the rain. Didn't rain scarcely any here but quite a bit near as B.G. and Togany. Nice & cool to work now. Pa cleaned the hen-house & I did a little cleaning. Jasons were in tonight. sold 31 doz eggs today & 10 doz. last night. They're 12 cts.

Fri. June 8, 1934
It has turned quite warm again, up in 90s. I havn't felt very good; didn't rest or sleep good last night. Pa has been busy most of the day, slept some.

Sat. June 9, 1934
I have felt better & did quite a bit. We had a dandy little rain this morning that will bring things out better I hope. Some hay down up to the place but everything else in shape to be benefitted by the shower.

Sun. June 10, 1934
It has been quite nice, a cool breeze. We've been alone till late this P.M. Ralphs came in from Cliffs. Bob & Mary Gene came in later.

Mon. June 11, 1934
It has been another nice day. We washed this A.M. but havn't done much P.M. We drove over to Jasons after supper. Got some Zinnia plants. Jason has been cutting & raked his hay with tractor. Pa tied up & brought enough to feed tonight and A.M.

Tues. June 12, 1934
It rained somewhere last night, just a little here, and has turned quite cold. Jason helped Kenneth P.M. in the hay, 1 load here. It's nice hay. Bob helped. Pa has replanted some sweet corn, sand blows & covers the plants up.

Wed. June 13, 1934
It has been quite cool again. Ethel & Ralph went to B.G. this morning. Stopped and left their egg boxes. Themn when they went back, ate a lunch with us. I went down to see Mrs. McConnell. She cme home Monday, she sure looks awful, so weak, lies down all the time, can't stand on her feet.

Thurs. June 14, 1934
Pa has trimmed up the grapes this A.M. Then went up to the place and fixed some more fence. I've worked at piecing.

Fri. June 15, 1934
Jason helped Kenneth and they got in all the hay besides Kenneth worked in the beets quite a bit. He is a great worker and a good one. Bob is getting to be quite a help.

Sat. June 16, 1934
Got milk check $17.15. I went up town with Pa P.M. We got 2 doz baby chicks to put with the White Rock. Don't know how she'll act. Gave her 3 tonight; she liked them.

Sun. June 17, 1934
It threatened rain P.M. very much and blew sand awfully, but went round. We've been alone all day till this evening. Clyde and Grace drove in and wanted us to go for a ride so we went up to Ralphs.

Mon. June 18, 1934
We had a very nice rain this morning and slow till about noon. I got a nice long letter from Margaret and Earl. They are nicely settled in lovely quarters. Bob has been picking cherries this P.M. I canned 16 pints.

Tues. June 19, 1934
It has been quite nice but windy. I washed this A.M. Bobby came over and picked some cherries and I pitted and canned 5 qts. this A.M. Johnny McConnell cultivated our truck.

Wed. June 20, 1934
Ethel and Ralph came this A.M. Albert, Katherine, & Winifred's 2 little girls came with them and they had a little picnic in the shade on the lawn. Ethel cleaned upstairs and Ralph helped Pa.

Thurs. June 21, 1934
Well, I have had a busy day. Jason & Bob came with his extension ladders & picked the white cherries. I hae canned 13 qts. and 18 pts. of them & some to do in the A.M. He took 1 1/2 bushels but left more here.

Fri. June 22, 1934
We have had another fine rain this P.M. a hard thunder storm, awful dark for awhile. Seems every one for miles got it. I went down to see Mrs. McConnell a few minutes. Took her some white cherries. She is gaining nicely. I finished the cherries. 28 qts in all, 16 qts and 24 pts.

Sat. June 23, 1934
It was a grand rain, soaked ground up good. Crops will come on. I have only done usual work & baked 2 cherry pies. Pa hoed garden.

Sun. June 24, 1934
We were home all day. tonight, John, Dwight, and Billie came down and brought a dish-pan full of cherries. Thought we had none, as we didn't last year.

Mon. June 25, 1934
It has been very nice all day but looks some rainy tonight. I washed this A.M. Then P.M. we picked another little tree of red cherries, pitted and canned 3 qts.

Tues. June 26, 1934
Its been awfully warm today, above 90. Now tonight an awful thunder & wind storm with lots of rain ran in round windows & doors.

Wed. June 27, 1934
The storm last night did quite a bit of damage- blew down trees across the road. Brooks and milk man and mailman all had to detour this A.M. Jason was over this P.M. Has got a job that will begin Monday. Pa isn't feeling so very good. Tired all the time. will see the Dr. tomorrow I guess.

Thurs. June 28, 1934
It has been awful hot- up to 100 some of the time, 98 at 4:30. Brooks got 30 doz. eggs; they're 13 cts. now. Pa was going tup to see Dr. but the car was out so he got Johnny McConnell to take him over to Howard's. They got it fixed and back by 6:30. Rena & Bob were in.

Fri. June 29, 1934
We went up town this P.M. Pa to the Dr. and he Pa is where he was last summer, had to get liver capsules $2.50 a box. I got 8 more chicks, same age, had lost some, so have a nice lot. Clyde & Grace came tonight, got 5 doz. eggs, had sold Loomis 10 doz A.M. It rained real hard when we were up town but hardly any here. Jason commenced cutting his wheat.

Sat. June 30, 1934
A little cooler today 90. Jason will finishe his wheat. We got our milk check. It was disappointing, besides getting a can of milk back. Pa feels like changing, if they will take it up town. Jason will see about it for him.

Sun. July 1, 1934
A very nice rain this P.M. Bob drove the car over with Grandma & Mary Gene. We had a nice little visit till they had to hurry account of the storm. Jason came tonight.

Mon. July 2, 1934
Mr. Wilcox funeral P.M. Ethel & the 2 boys, another boy, and Katherine came this A.M. I was going to wash but she took it and will do it at home. They all worked, boys picked rest of the cherries and she took them; she'll can them.

Tues. July3, 1934
Pa went up, got the check cashed & got a few things. He works a little while, then rests. I think he is going to get over it quicker this year than last. Jason drove in with his oil truck. It's painted new.

Wed. July 4, 1934
It has been a very quiet 4th round here. We were alone all day and very little driving. Pa had the horse and cultivated between resting spells. I sewed some & read some. It's been cool & nice,

Thurs. July 5, 1934
It has been very warm & acts like rain tonight. I havn't felt very good & havn't done very much. Brooks had to make both trips, made him late. Clydes at Jasons tonight.

Fri. July 6, 1934
It has been awfully warm but a breeze blowing made it more bearable. About 4 or 5 o'clock, a quite hard storm came up. Blew hard, but rained nice & slow the rest of the evening. Mr. Davidson's funeral, died Wednesday. Children & Grandma came, Bob driving.

Sat. July 7, 1934
It has been real cool since the rain. Pa went to see the Dr. again. Blood pressure is lower, says he has been working too hard. Color of blood is better 5 points. Jason was in; has Saturday off, was hoing.

Sun. July 8, 1934
The John & Charlie Reunion was at Otsego. We were all there, only a few Grands- Glenns and Zoe's folks and Helen Cox. Only Charlie & two Ediths and Ray and Beulah and their two children.

Mon. July 9, 1934
It has been nice & cool. Pa has been about sick over his big day, was in bed all forenoon, dressed & lay on the couch this P.M. He tended the chores. I've been tired but helped what I could. Ethel took the washing last night so that helps me out.

Tues. July 10, 1934
Pa is feeling lots better & has hoed some. Two little spells and has lain down quite a bit. I've done usual work & tatted some. Jason drove in and filled our can. Will get off him now.

Wed. July 11, 1934
It rained a little last night bt has been real warm again. Pa is better. Has worked some and went up town and up to the place for oats. Bobbie sold the Pony. 10 dollars.

Thurs. July 12, 1934
It has been very warm today- up to 90. Pa has worked a little & rested quite a bit. They are taking all of our milk now. I ams so glad, it was so hard for Pa to run the separator, and I couldn't do it at all.

Fri. July 13, 1934
Real warm till a thunder storm came up. We were ready to go up town but waited till it passed, a nice rain. Mr. Bailey got killed this morning. Bus ran into dray. Pa got barbed wire to fix the fence up to the place I went to the Library, got a book on quilts- 101 patterns are given. I have some like but will draw of a few. After I had written last night, Ralph & Dorothy came. Had been to Ralph Cox's place. They brought my wash all ironed up.

Sat. July 14, 1934
Has been nice but pretty hot this P.M. Pa has been up fixing the fence. Bobby helped him this A.M. Went late P.M. It was so warm.

Sun. July 15, 1934
Bobby & Mary Gene came and brought Grandma a little while. Ralph & Mayme came this P.M. Bennie, Buddie & 2 of Cliffs boys they've (Cliff and wife) gone to Chicago. Clyde, Grace & Jones' came & brought Jr. to stay awhile with us.

Mon. July 16, 1934
Junior went with Pa up to fix the fence and some other work. Jims folks came toward night, brought their supper, took my washing, got 11 doz eggs. Clyde & Grace came tonight, brought Jr's wheel all fixed new. Jason thrashed his wheat on our place P.M.

Tues. July 17, 1934
Pa went to mill for egg mash and to the Dr. Jason brot our wheat slip $129.50 had put it in the Bank. Mrs. Reider came out tonight, Roxie and little boys brought her. Paul isn't little any more 15 and large. He has learned to drive so he can bring her. Junior, Bob & Mary Gene went to Pool this P.M.

Wed. July 18, 1934
I felt bad this morning and laid down a good bit, but have sewed some this P.M. Rena took her mother to Toledo.

Thurs. July 19, 1934
It has been warm this P.M. but a little hazy so the sun wasn't so hot and the children sure enjoyed the swimming pool. They go every P.M. on their wheels. Are having a good time I guess. Word came Anna had an operation for rupture at St. Vincents.

Fri. July 20, 1934
Terrible hot again, up to 100 this P.M. We have kept pretty quiet. Pa has lain down most all afternoon. I've worked some at piecing. The boys went to the swimming pool again.

Sat. July 21, 1934
Awful hot again. Mr. Wensck (wonder if this is Kenneth Wenig or a Mr Wensel) brought two nice loads of alfalfa hay, 2 loads apiece this cutting, 4 before. Jason was cutting oats but had a lot of bother with the binder. He has Sat. off from his work. Johnny came this way on his way to Toledo. Says Anna stood the operation well and is getting on well as can be expected. We can not go down to see her, but will write soon. Pa isn't feeling quite so well now, but drove up town P.M. The hot weather hits us both hard.

Sun. July 22, 1934
It has been very warm but a little breeze this P.M. Lots of company this P.M. Dorothy and Ralph, then Don, Hazel & Jimmie, Clyde & Helen came for Junior. Then after most all had gone, Jasons all came.

Mon. July 23, 1934
I got up feeling quite bad this morning. I can't sleep good at night- too warm. Pa seems to be feeling some better but has a little head-ache. They finished Jasons oats and cutting on ours. Wenigs, Mr. Thompsons stopped to talk awhile tonight.

Tues. July 24, 1934
O! It has been so hot, up to 104 all P.M. Rena & M.G. was in. She said Bob had rode the binder all day yesterday and today. Kenneth runs the tractor. Pa went up and paid his tax $121 this morning.

Wed. July 25, 1934
Awfully warm again 100. Drying everything up, besides so hard on every body. Can hardly sleep at night so hot.

Thurs. July 26, 1934
A little cooler this A.M. but pretty wam this P.M. Up to 90. Mrs. Reider, Kenneth, her Granddaughter Virginia came out this evening for some apples. A boy roomer brought them in his car. Apples blew down bad last night, a wind came, no rain.

Fri. July 27, 1934
A very nice rain last night, wet everything down good. It was need so bad. Jason had got his hay made. I got up sick this A.M. Have lain down a good deal. Better tonight. I put a batch of apples to dry. They are wasting so bad.

Sat. July 28, 1934
It has been rather nice today. Hope we are through with our dreadful hot weater. I put some more apples to dry and the oil stove went bad so will have to finish in the A.M.

Sun. July 29, 1934
It has been a very nice day but rather warm tonight. No one came till this P.M. rather late. Ethel with Katherine and a couple of other girls, Ralph & his girl friend drove. AThey two drove on up town. Ethel brought my wash and took another.

Mon. July 30, 1934
It has been nice and cool to work. Jason men came with their baler this P.M. Baled his alfalfa. He got back from his trip in time to help. Pa took the oil stove over to Howards to fix.

Tues. July 31, 1934
Pa was sick all night, same as once before with the rupture. When it came about 5 this A.M. I went and got Ernie to go have Jason call the Dr. but the trouble was righted when I got back so he didn't go. Johnny McConnell has helped him do the chores all day. Took car to the garage.

Wed. August 1, 1934
Pa has worked a little. Feels better. Car can't be done for a few days. I havn't felt well, have lain down a lot. Clyde, Grace & Jr. came tonight.

Thurs. August 2, 1934
We canned apples cold-pack. Never that before but theres so many. Did up 16 qts. & 6 pts. Mr. Harger the Ins. man came. We've had an awful thunder storm tonight.

Fri. August 3, 1934
The storm was awful here. Blew in our big front window. Pa took it up to have new glass put in. The large mulberry tree in front yard was struck by lightening. Jason stopped this A.M. Then Ralph. Then Ethel, Aunt Rose and Ralph E. Then This P.M. Mrs. Reider & Paul came.

Sat. August 4, 1934
It has seemed rather quiet after so many yesterday. Ethel & Ralph E took our old bed down and put John & Anna's good brass one up. They wanted her to do it as they can't get down. When Mrs. Reider came she helped clean, did a lot.

Sun. August 5, 1934
It has been a very nice & quiet day. No one came as all had been here during the week. Didn't look for anyone much. We went down to Thompsons tonight. She got home from Hospital, was away six months. She has to go on crutches & wheel-chair.

Mon. August 6, 1934
Nice but rather cloudy P.M. Pa has fixed fence round the pasture some & burned weeds. I have mended & read some.

Tues. August 7, 1934
Pa has been down putting in granery boards. Had to get new at the lumber yard. They were gone as everything else. He got some ripe tomatoes & elderberries. A fellow came to see about Johns goods, would like to have Pa sign for them.

Wed. August 8, 1934
It has got awful hot again, up to 96. I havn't done much, read the papers & cut a few pieces. Mr. Davis was buried down here this P.M. and Pa went. The services were in town. Pa went up town afterward.

Thurs. August 9, 1934
Another hot day 97. Jay Thomas funeral down here this P.M. Pa went over, lot of the old people are crossing over now. Saw in the paper today that Ben Stratton had died in Michigan; he's 75, Jay 85 and Davis 80. Oats thrashing now. Eggs are 13 and 16 cts.

Fri. August 10, 1934
John came down toward evening on his way to Toledo. Anna isn't feeling quite so well as they hoped. He told us Zoe had a new baby girl born Monday, August 6. He went to see Owen Withrow who is here but he had gone back Wed. It rained A.M.

Sat. August 11, 1934
It rained quite hard last night and nice and cool today. I did a little baking. Pa went up town. Mr. Carmack, a druggist, got killed by an automobile last night.

Sun. August 12, 1934
A very nice day and quiet. We were alone most all day. Jason, Bob and Irving (probably Erwin) Beck came in awhile.

Mon. August 13, 1934
Ethel & the boys came down. Got quite a lot of eggs, paid me 18 cts. They're all so anxious to get them as they are so high down there. I went down to McConnells and Pa came after he got through.

Tues. August 14, 1934
We went up to the Primary and voted then back stopped in town a few minutes. They have turned out well.

Wed. August 15, 1934
It was rainy this A.M. Ralph came to mill and on down here. Little Dale (Cliff's son) was with him. Pa went up town, took a check $15.50. Got roofing to fix up barn & hen house & shoes & rubbers.

Thurs. August 16, 1934
It rained a good deal last night & this morning. Clifford and Albert went fishing yesterday at Port Clinton. Cliffs folks went home this A.M. Came this way & brought us the nicest & largest fish ever had weighed 4 lbs all dressed, pickeral.

Fri. August 17, 1934
I've been working on a little baby quilt for Zoe. Have block down. Pa has been down to the place. Expect they'll thrash tomorrow. Dorothy & Ralph came in tonight.

Sat. August 18, 1934
They got nearly through thrashing last night at the place. Kenneth was down with a load 160 bu. before breakfast. I think Jason got thru today too.

Sun. August 19, 1934
Clyde, Grace & Junior came this P.M. Then Jim, Ethel, Don's folks, Albert & Wesley came tonight, changed wash.

Mon. August 20, 1934
They commenced picking tomatoes today. Ralph came along on way to Toledo this A.M. & Pa went with him. Then Pa went up town this P.M. Took a few oats.

Tues. August 21, 1934
We both went up to see the Dr. and Pa has got back to about normal. I'm not bad but needed a little tonight up. When we got home John, Dwight and Billie were here, staid to supper. Pa took some grain to mill for cows.

Wed. August 22, 1934
We went up to Ralphs this P.M. They were real busy. Corts were there. Mayme & Mary were busy canning corn. I weigh 206. Pa weigh 134. Ralph 174.

Thurs. August 23, 1934
I havn't felt very good. Havn't done much but meals & sewed a little. Pa has been cleaning out potato patch. Weeds have grown back.

Fri. August 24, 1934
It has been cool & cloudy, little rainy this A.M. I havn't felt like doing much, have finished the little quilt. Pa is feeling lots better, does quite a bit of work now.

Sat. August 25, 1934
It has quite cold. Pa went up town & did the trading this P.M. Saw Jasons & they are going to the Cox reunion tomorrow. He will go with them. I'll feel better at home.

Sun. August 26, 1934
We both went with Jasons and had a good day & a nice time, a large crowd this year.

Mon. August 27, 1934
We did the washing this morning ourselves. The first since the 2nd of July but Pa has got so much better he can help now & keep it at home. Jason called a few minutes on way home.

Tues. August 28, 1934
I ironed this forenoon then sewed some this P.M. Pa got things ready to go up & fix some fence & couldn't start car. Walked to Jasons to phone to Garage & it was out.

Wed. August 29, 1934
It has been quite cold have had a fire in the range. Pa went over to see Howard J. about the car but he was away. Came tonight, found the battery down. Will come in A.M.

Thurs. August 30, 1934
Howard brought the battery & got the car O.K. and Pa went to the place, found them so busy. He helped bunch hay. Kenneth had hauled 3 loads of tomatoes, 6 tons. Clyde, Grace, & Jr. came tonight.

Fri. August 31, 1934
Pa went up, did some work & brout some wood home. Says they got off 2 loads of tomatoes & has the alfalfa ready to haul in tomorrow & has begun cutting corn with a binder. He is a wonder to work.

Sat. September 1, 1934
It has been quite warm and has ended the day with a thunderstorm a little rainy this A.M. but came off nice enough so Kenneth got the hay all i the barns. 2 big loads apiece. Jason & Bob are leveling up some dirtch dirt that was thrown on his place.

Sun. September 2, 1934
Mr & Mrs. Weaver, Frank & Vinnie came this P.M. to see about getting some pears, before they went to Harolds folks. Ethel & Wesley came.

Mon. September 3, 1934
I didn't wash as it looked so rainy. So canned corn 15 pts. and one can of green beans. Pa cut corn. Labor Day and no mail. We miss it.

Tues. September 4, 1934
Rainy this A.M. Then turned real cold. We went to Luckey this P.M. Anna feels quite good, came home last week. Went to see Zoe's folks, baby is real nice.

Wed. September 5, 1934
A nice day & a busy one. We washed this A.M. had it done before the mail came. Pa read awhile & went up town. He cut corn P.M. I ironed & made a little jell. John & Billie came, got corn, grapes and pears.

Thurs. September 6, 1934
It has been a dark rainy day. I havn't done much. Croched some. Pa cleaned the hen hosue.

Fri. September 7, 1934
It has been darker & rained more than yesterday. I've been crocheting, put a few apples & pears to drying & cooked pumpkin. Pa picked some picles from Thompsons patch. He told him to. They're dandy.

Sat. September 8, 1934
Cloudy but not so rainy. I made 14 glasses crab apple jell & filled oven with pears to dry. Jim, Ethel & Don's folks came late. Got grapes, pears, corn and 5 dozen eggs.

Sun. September 9, 1934
Rather nicer than it has been bright & a little warmer. Dorothy & Ralph Rowley came. Then later Jason & children came. He thinks of changing his job to long trip trucking. After he had gone, Clyde and Grace came. John E. went to Chicago Wednesday.

Mon. September 10, 1934
We washed this A.M. Then Pa went up town. Fannie McConnell went with him to see about a job they phoned to her about. He could hardly start the car, he saw Howard & he found he needed a battery. He brought one over & put it in tonight. Mrs. Thompson and her woman Mrs. Gagan (Gaghan?) came P.M.

Tues. September 11, 1934
I've canned 15 pts more of corn, makes 30 now. Will stop now. I ironed while they were boiling. John came P.M. Got tomatoes & pears. A woman will come help her, he works tomorrow.

Wed. September 12, 1934
I've been canning again. Pickles today 7 qts, nice canning size and 11 pts of mustard or mixed pickles. It has kept me busy and am tired. Pa is cutting corn every day and gets tired.

Thurs. September 13, 1934
I've been busy in fruit again as everyone is now. Pa has been cutting corn. Jason & Rena started to the big Fair at Chicago. Sanders goes too. Jason drives his car. Dwight brought us elderberries.

Fri. September 14, 1934
I canned 5 qts & 1 pt of tomatoes out of the garden, 6 pts of grapes & pear butter. It's nice. 5 glasses of jell. 37 in all. Weavers came for their bu. of pears but only wanted 1/2 bu. Paid them then filled basket.

Sat. September 15, 1934
It rained hard this P.M. and got awful dark & threatening tonight but went over. Pa went up town this A.M. Took milk check $17. I've rested & took it easy, baked elderberry pies. Card from Jason & Rena.

Sun. September 16, 1934
It rained a good deal last night after all & has turned colder like it might frost. Ralph's came this P.M. Then later Clyde, Grace and Helen came, they ate lunch with us.

Mon. September 17, 1934
The Musser trial over the barn windows was taken up to the grand Jury, and Pa, Jason, Norman and Frank W. were up there all day. Came home for dinner and back. Called up just before they closed. They think it will be cancelled now. I worked with the fruit a little.

Tues. September 18, 1934
We washed this A.M. Had just got thru & reading the new papers when Ralph & May came, had been to mill & was anxious to hear about yesterdays doings. Pa cut corn this P.M. but I felt tired.

Wed. September 19, 1934
It has been real nice all day. I've canned 7 qts tomatos and 4 of pears and ironed. Pa has cut corn. Can finish in the A.M.

Thurs. September 20, 1934
Jason came this A.M. Got a few grapes & they are about done, a few little scragly bunches yet. Pa went to mill then fixed roofs. Card fom Ethel and they have a new car, a different one anyway and will be down soon. The other one was played out. Harold fell from a roof, broke his leg just above ankle & hurt him other ways.

Fri. September 21, 1934
Pa finished cutting his field of corn. I have taken a bad cold yesterday & today like flu. I havn't done much but necessary work, crocheted some on table scarf.

Sat. September 22, 1934
My cold is worse so choked up can hardly talk. Pa cut the rest of the corn in the lots. I haven't done much. Theyve finally found the kidnapper of Lindy baby.

Sun. September 23, 1934
It has been nice but very quiet. Jason & Rena were over this P.M. awhile. The children had gone to the Airport with the Sanders folks. She was in this A.M. Found me sick.

Mon. September 24, 1934
Haven't felt very good, kept quiet. Jim, Ethel, & two boys came tonight in their new car. Looks awful nice, like new.

Tues. September 25, 1934
I feel better than yesterday but am weak. Get tired easy. we managed the wshing A.M. Pa did the rubbing, I the easy part. I have the table scarf together.

Wed. September 26, 1934
I am feeling lots better. Ironed this A.M. Then, P.M. after reading the papers awhile, we picked what green beans I had and got them ready to can in the morning.

Thurs. September 27 1934
I cold packed 8 pints of beans b putting caqrrots with them. Real cold today after a hard rain last night.

Fri. September 28, 1934
It is still quite cold but no frost yet. I pared and filled the oven with apples A.M. to dry as we must have fire in range anyway. Then this P.M. I pared & canned 3 1/2 qts of pears. Pa cut down old white cherry tree.

Sat. September 29, 1934
It rained a good deal again last night, lots of rain now & cold too. I finished drying my apples, 5 lbs in all. Pa went, did the trading. I made pies with canned harvest apples. They are nice, cookies from new recipe.

Sun. September 30, 1934
Ralph & Mayme came with the 2 boys Bennie & Buddy, then Ethel, with Ralph & girlfriend and Wesley. Then Jason came in to tell us he was starting away at his new work. he is going to try trucking long trip.

Mon. October 1, 1934
We washed this morning. this P.M. I canned 5 qts tomatoes. We went to the place last night with Ethel to get some. She needed a few more. Ours don't ripen, too cold. Frost last night. Get warmer now. I was tired & laid down & went to sleep P.M. Rena 7 kiddies came & I didn't know it. Pa was here.

Tues. October 2, 1934
We went down to the place and took a lot of flower plants, some peonies to replace some Mrs. Musser took. Some Iris' different from heres. Miss Miller that works for Thompsons came tonight. She worked at Froneys for years. I got a nice souvenir from Chicago Fair from Clydes.

Wed. October 3, 1934
Jason came home this A.M. and Paul took the truck to Chicago. Then he gotes back, meets Paul in the A.M. and takes it to Akron & Paul goes home. That's the way they do. I've been feeling rather bad since my cold and went to the Dr. today. He says my heart is bothering, blood pressure not right, high point is too high, & low point as much too low, so I have to go slow. We got some coal for the kitchen today & its comfortable tonight. Jason & Bob were over tonight. Ralph's birthday 48.

Thurs. October 4, 1934
Mrs. Thompson & Miss Miller who is staying with her came this P.M. she helped her down, then went back, and came for her later. Had a nice visit. then hens are doing better. Got 27 eggs today. Let Brooks have 5 doz. 23 cents. Man came for balance on sweeper.

Fri. October 5, 1934
Pa commenced digging potatoes. got about 2 bu. of the best ones. Think we'll have enough to do us this year. Some will be small though. I'm keeping quiet as I can, don't go round out doors much, just work inside.

Sat. October 6, 1934
Pa finished the potatoes 4 or 5 bushels he thinks. Will do us if they don't freeze. I'm feeling a little better but keep quiet.

Sun. October 7, 1934
Jason was in this A.M. Going tonight. Lena Hatcher, Edith, & husband, came this P.M. Clyde, Grace & Jr. came tonight. Mrs. Abbott came from Hillsdale.

Mon. October 8, 1934
Mr. Thompson came with team & wagon and helped Pa. They got the manure all hauled. About 12 loads. I just do what is necessary.

Tues. October 9, 1934
We had the water hot & starch made ready to start the washing when Ethel & the 2 girls, Dorothy, driving came in, stopped that & went at the cleaning, did the bedrrom & both the other rooms before dinner. The cleaner did the rugs all right. Did not take them up. Then this P.M. she had the girls take us for a ride and leave her alone at the kitchen. We had quite a long ride along river road & wound up at Ralphs. His finger he cut is very bad. Has to go to Dr. everyday with it, a touch of blood poison went up in his arm. I'm pretty tired, rather long ride. I'd rather staid & helped & visited with her.

Wed. October 10, 1934
Pa is having a very sore elbow, hurts him a good deal. Jason is home today. Has made 2 trips this week. Goes tomorrow A.M. again. He has Norman to go too. I'm feeling better I think.

Thurs. October 11, 1934
Jason didn't go this A.M. Paul was held up some way. Will go tonight. We were over there P.M. He had dug about 10 bu. potatoes. They were awful nice. John, Bill, Zoe, & kiddies came this P.M. Went on to town & back to supper. I kept the baby, it was so windy. It's sweet.

Fri. October 12, 1934
We went up, got some tomatoes and I made & canned 18 pts of soup. It's nice. Rena's recipe. I processed it as in col-pack. L.D.Hill died Wednesday. He was knocked down by a car Oct 6. Head was hurt. Kenneth hauled 3 loads of beets to Findlay 3 ton loads.

Sat. October 13, 1934
Mrs. McConnell is bad again, was under a painful treatment all day yesterday, draining the gall sac at the hospital. Got home about 5, sick all night and today. I was to see her. Frank Self and wife having their trial. They've parted.

Sun. October 14, 1934
We had our first killing frost last night, one or two light ones. It has held off quite well. Jim, Ethel, and Wesley came toward evening. Brought Aunt Rose for a ride and short visit. Brought my big wash, took another.

Mon. October 15, 1934
Got our milk check A.M. $15. and we went up town this P.M. Pa had to get some stove-pipe to set up the stove, when one of the boys comes. We went to the Dr. I am better but had to have some medicine. Pa is feeling pretty good, but got some more too.

Tues. October 16, 1934
It has been very nice. Pa husked corn awhile but too dry. He worked a little and read the papers. Mrs. Thompson walked down to McConnells on her crutches, but no one can see Mrs. McC but her folks. I am feeling better.

Wed. October 17, 1934
It has been another nice day but we ar'n't doing much but chores and necessary work. read quite a bit. No canning. Feel lost.

Thurs. October 18, 1934
It has been cloudy all day and the 4th cutting of alfalfa was down & bunchd up. It couldn't dry good but the brought a big load P.M. and some on the truck tonight after 8. Frank & another tended it this P.M. and Ken hauled 3 laods of beets. Jason came & helped set up the stove and I'm so glad. Don't feel good, throat is like mumps. Pa helped up there what he could, so much to do.

Fri. October 19, 1934
Well I'm feeling lots better and have celebrated my birthday (79th) in a busy way. Cleaned and blacked the stove this A.M. then cut out and almost finished a gray housedress. Ralph & Mayme came this P.M. Brought me a box of candy and a large pot of Marigolds ruffled. A nice greeting from Ralph & Dorothy. Pa went up town to mill.

Sat. October 20, 1934
Bob came this A.M. They sent me a nice greeting with a pair of black silk gloves. I got a long letter from Earl & Margt with a lot of Kodak pictures. Glenn & Helen & Babies came about 5. Then Jim, Ethel, Doris & Ralph came for eggs and bring the washing. Had been gathering hickory nuts all P.M. on Lesters. They didn't stop. Glenns staid to supper. Greeting fron Ethel this A.M.

Sun. October 21, 1934
It has been a dull cloudy day. Clyde, Grace, and Junior came this evening a little bit.

Mon. October 22, 1934
It has been a very nice day. Pa gas been tying fodder. Mr. Thompson and Norman husked all forenoon so he feels tired. I have sewed a little and read quite a bit- the news and a new magazine, "Rural Progress".

Tues. October 23, 1934
They husked again A.M. As it was damp, it keeps Pa doing all he is able. Gets pretty tired. Bobby was in. Said Jason got home early this A.M. He went Sunday night.

Wed. October 24, 1934
Another lovely day. Pa tied fodder. Then helped me set what tulips I ad. Then I went to Mrs. Thompsons P.M. and Pa went up town. Eggs are 28 cts. We got 46 toay.

Thurs. October 25, 1934
Very cloudy & rainy. Ralph came down. Had little Clifford with him. Cliff will bring Velma and Mell tonight till Sunday. Ralphs hand is better but he has a bad cold. Jason cme home this A.M. Was up town P.M. and stopped awhile.

Fri. October 26, 1934
It has been nice but cool after the rain yesterday. They could hsuk so Pa tied fodder. I worked at piecing and crochet & housework.

Sat. October 27, 1934
It as been a cold windy and blustery day, even snowed awhile- a little flurry. Jason got Kenneth's truck & helped Pa haul up wood. 2 big loads.

Sun. October 28, 1934
We have been alone all day till tonight. Clyde and Grace came, got 6 1/2 doz eggs.

Mon. October 29, 1934
Pa has been very busy all day, so many chore. He put up a grist, went to mill, then pulled the beets and carrots. Fannie was in. She is getting ready for the Calithumpian. She and Johnny will be Chinese.

Tues. October 30, 1934
It has been quite nice, but froze last night., Jason came, helped pull up the pump and fix it. Then Pa helped him with crib floors. The Blimp Akron (may have actually been the Macon, it's sister ship) went over the house on way home to Akron.

Wed. October 31, 1934
It has been cloudy and drizzled a little a good deal of the time. Pa took the car over to garage. Had it gone over- old oil cleaned out and new put in, ready for winter. I washed a few things A.M. We shut most of our young chicks in hen-house- too big for little coops, they are dandy. Eggs 30 cts. A bad night for Calithumpian.

Thurs. November 1, 1934
Rather blustery two hard snow flurries. Pa went up town. Put milk check in bank only $12. Johnny came in tonight. Had been up town on business.

Fri. November 2, 1934
The finance man came out this A.M. and things will be settled now I hope. They will take what is here and let them keep what is down there. Nice Electric sewing machine, and piano and lamp. John was up there again and stopped.

Sat. November 3, 1934
Kenneth brought tomato check, about $121 for ours but Pa paid his share of fertilizer & wheat & $109.25 to the good. Put it in bank. John came and helped get things ready. Jason came over. John is having a time with car.

Sun. November 4, 1934
It has been real windy and disagreeable., No one came. We have been alone all day.

Mon. November 5, 1934
It has been cloudy & misted some. I washed a few things. I left part of them out. They came for John's pieces he was going to let them have. Then we swept and straitened things back in palce. Jason & Paul had to do some work on the big truck. Took all day today.

Tues. November 6, 1934
It has been quite nice. We went up and voted this P.M. I canned a little vegetable soup with beef. Mrs. Kaetzel came in tonight for eggs and visited quite a while.

Wed. November 7, 1934
It has been cloudy & windy, quite disagreeable. Pa couldn't stand it to husk so cleaned hen house. I made and canned a few spiced pears 1 qt and 3 pts. election went mostly Democrat.

Thurs. November 8, 1934
Pa went to mill for egg-mash but they were so busy, had to leave it till tomorrow. Went to Dr. Ash; got medicine for the cows. A magazine Agent called, was giving 2 for the price of one. Could hardly get rid of him.

Fri. November 9, 1934
It froze quite hard last night, down to 26 this A.M. Got better but a cold wind all day. Mrs. Reider came out, a college boy who helps her often, drove her car, then came or her tonight. Ralph & Mayme came too for the quilting frames.

Sat. November 10, 1934
Jim, Ethel ad Dons folks came this P.M. Dons went on to Lesters, got some eggs & hickory nuts. Ethel got some here for them & Clydes.

Sun. November 11, 1934
We went up to Ralphs this afternoon, didn't think any one would be here today, so thot we'd take a ride. they were alone, and we had a good visit. They'd been to church. Dr. Chambers died.

Mon. November 12, 1934
It has been rather cold & windy. I washed a little, hung some upstairs but but some curtains out and they froze. A card from Anna & John was planning on taking up to Toledo Wed. but we were planning on going tomorrow. Some one will come to go with us. They don't want us to go alone. There are so many accidents. I had asked him, then told him not. 32 cts for eggs today.

Tues. November 13, 1934
Ethel & Hazel & Katharine came this A.M. to get us. Then Johnny came, was going down, so he & Pa went in our car & I with them Ethels had a nice day & nice visit. Then John brought us home, then on home after supper. They brought carbide.

Wed. November 14, 1934
Pa has been working around at odd jobs & I have done only the hosuework & fixing a doily Ethel had, got the lace spoiled. It has been a little cold - down to 26. Sold 6 White Rock roosters yesterday, weighed 32 lbs at .14 cts = $4.48.

Thurs. November 15, 1934
It has been a little nicer today. I have done quite a large ironing. Feel tired. Rena was over this A.M. for eggs. Jason was asleep. Got home about 4 A.M. He likes the work.

Fri. November 16, 1934
Pa went up town this A.M. Paid his back taxes with penalty $145. And got stuff to fix hen-house at farm.

Sat. November 17, 1934
Pa worked yesterday P.M. and this afternoon on the hen-house and doors up to the place. Tried to husk this P.M. but too dry & windy for him.

Sun. November 18, 1934
Jason & Rena went down to Maumee and met Paul and brought their big truck home to start out from home in the A.M. We went over and saw it. The big loaded part is higher than Jason's shed. Clyde, Grace, & Jr. came this P.M. Got 6 doz eggs at .32.

Mon. November 19, 1934
It rained hard last night and quite a lot today. We went up town between showers this P.M. Did quite a lot of shopping for me. Ralph & Mayme were in town. Car got dry and bothered going up; He took it to garage. Had got dry some way. Clydes Birthday.

Tues. November 20, 1934
A very nice day. Pa husked some more corn. Only has 6 more to do. He made a good strong wood box for the wood we burn in here. I washed and shrunk the quilt lining I got. Am busy getting it ready to put on.

Wed. November 21, 1934
It has been a nice day but has turned windy tonight. Am afraid its going to get cold. Pa finished his husking. I have been busy with my quilt.

Thurs. November 22, 1934
It has been awfully cloudy and a little showery, misty. Pa went up, got kitchen coal, had alcohol put in his car. Bob brought his Grandma over for a little while. I've been working pretty steady on quilt.

Fri. November 23, 1934
I have the quilt all ready for the frames & we've done a lot of other work this P.M. Pears ground through chopped cooked with sugar, canned 5 pts & little cansfull. Kenneth is hauling beets again and brought us a 100 pound sack. I'm awfully tired tonight.

Sat. November 24, 1934
It has been nice still day, not so windy as usual. Pa has only tended the chores & wheels up some fodder and helped me witth the sweeping. I've finished upstairs.

Sun. November 25, 1934
It has been a very nice day & lots of company. Clydes olks came from their Church for dinner. We expected them, had dinner a little late. t'was in honor of Clydes birthday and she brought ice cream and cake. Johnny came as we were about thru. Then after dinner Jims folks came. Ethel & Jim, Albert, Wesley & Kathern. Johns wants us down there Thanksgiving.

Mon. November 26, 1934
We did quite a large washing this morning. It got rainy but they were dry enough & I got them all ironed but havn't done anything else but meals.

Tues. November 27, 1934
It has been quite nice & we went up to see Manson & Em. They are feeling pretty good but he is running down, poorer than I've seen him for years. They will move soon up to Rudolph, a little house Mr. Moore has bought.

Wed. November 28, 1934
It has been quite nice, only rained a little this A.M. I've been fussing at a hat. I can't wear the little pancake hats they have now. I dressed a chicken. We'll go down to Johns tonight.

Thurs. November 29, 1934
We went to John & Annas for Thanksgiving dinner. Had a lovely day and a dandy dinner.

Fri. November 30, 1934
Rained hard this A.M. but turned of good. I've worked at piecing a little. Pa fixed tires &c.

Sat. December 1, 1934
December has started in cold & windy, rather disagreeable. Pa went up town this forenoon. Then hauled 2 loads of wood with car and fied a gate down there. Ralph came in from town awhile. We saw in the paper Joe Cox had died yesterday morning in Detroit.

Sun. December 2, 1934
John came down P.M. Was going up to see Joe, so Pa got ready to go with himn, whemn Clyde & Grace came. Was going up so they all went together in with Clyde. Ethel will come to funeral tomorrow.

Mon. December 3, 1934
It has been a bad rainy day for the funeral. Ethel, Hazel, Dorothy and Beulah all came. We went up alone. They stopped on way back. A very large funeral and so many flowers.

Tues. December 4, 1934
It has been windy & cold. I washed a little this A.M. They are very nice. Have been cutting out some P.M. Mr and Mrs Keep came in tonight, soliciting for Bazaar supper. We gave them a White Rock.

Wed. December 5, 1934
Pa went to mill for egg-mash this P.M. I ironed and baked cookies this A.M. and cut pieces &c P.M.

Thurs. December 6, 1934
Found a heavy fall of snow this A.M. First to amount to anything. Jason was in this P.M. He is thinking of butchering soon. Eggs down to 28 cts.

Fri. December 9, 1934
Jason got a man to butcher as he had to go on his trip. Kenneth helped him. Pa went to mill & got some kitchen coal. I sent for a set of quilt frames for Rena.

Sat. December 9, 1934
It has been quiet nice but rather cold. The man came, got the rest of the butchering done but the lard. Their cow got away last night. They hunted and finally Mr. Canterberry phoned. He had tied her till he found who owned her.

Sun. December 9, 1934
Clyde & Jr. came this P.M. As they were leaving, Chester and Essie came, made quite a little visit. Rose has broke up housekeeping, staying with Noah. Cora gone back to Iowa.

Mon. December 10, 1934
Before I got the washing done, Mrs. Sanders came in, first time for about 2 years. I got a bottle of fruit salted. Ralph & Mayme came this P.M. Had been to B.G. We took car of some. Jasons gave us the heads- made 3 1/2 pounds lard & 2 rolls of pressed meat.

Tues. December 11, 1934
Winter is here all right I guess. It was 9 below Zero this A.M. & lots more snow. Pretty hard for Pa tending the chores these days. I worked a good bit yesterday & today.

Wed. December 12, 1934
Not quite so cold but lots of snow, makes it hard for Jason. A card from Ethel. Glenn's baby has been real sick but they have changed Doctors, think he'll do better. The quilting frames came this A.M. Don't know how they'll do. Bob was round getting names for magazines.

Thurs. December 13, 1934
Brooks only paid 23 cts for eggs today. We only get a few now too. He got 7 doz. We went to Jasons P.M. Took the frames, brought them as she could use them now. I'll try them.

Fri. December 14, 1934
Pa went over to Garage & got gas, then hauled down about a cord of wood. A funeral down here Mrs. Levi Johnson.

Sat. December 15, 1934
A good bit warmer & raining some tonight. Pa hauled home 3 loads more of wood. 2 cords now. I've done usual work & pieced some.

Sun. December 16, 1934
A very gloomy dark day. could hardly see to read, and we've been alone all day. Didn't blame anyone for not going out.

Mon. December 17, 1934
We went up town this P.M. Pa had a little biz. Took his check & paid the balance on his Ins. I did just a little shopping not much. Ralph & Mayme came in a bit on way from Toledo.

Tues. December 18, 1934
We have a fresh cow last night- the Jersey of Ralphs, a dandy little heifer. Pa is sick today- a sprin or catch in his side. I help. I milk 2 cows & do what I can. Fannie came down this P.M. quite awhile.

Wed. December 19, 1934
My but this is a bad day. Deep snow this A.M. & still snowing, snow plows were running quite early. Johnny McConnell came to help with the chores before I could get out. Then tonight again says he will be back in the A.M. He is fine. Pa is bad yet, but its in his back now and I think he's a little better. Greeting & letter from Ethel. Says they're all getting jobs now. Hazel, Doris, Ralph maybe. A greeting from Johns folks.

Thurs. December 20, 1934
Ethel, Harold & Hazel came down this A.M. Harolds went over to tell Jasons about Pa being sick. He phoned to Luckey to see if Dwight could come help with chores. He got Pa to go to bed & Jason phoned the Dr. He says its the flu in a bad form & is very sick. Must stay in bed.

Fri. December 21, 1934
Pa is feeling some better I think but has been real sick. Jason rean in on way to work. Ralph & Mayme came this P.M. Brought me baked things- 2 pies, part of cake. Not so cold today.

Sat. December 22, 1934
Pa was so bad last night, we had Doctor come again this A.M. but he had got easier before he got here. He has rested & slept very good all day, but is feeling abd again tonight. Jason was in. Ralphs and little boys came, brought raw oysters and crackers.

Sun. December 23, 1934
Pa rested better & seems to be getting better. Clydes came P.M. John brought clothes for Dwight to stay longer, but he was homesick and went back. Claude will do the chores. Rev. Miller came P.M.

Mon. December 24, 1934
Snowing hard tonight, sure of a white Christmas. Ralph & Mayme were here P.M. Then he came back tonight to stay if we were alone, but Fanny came to stay with us. Clydes came tonight to see how Pa was & brought 1/2 bu. basket of lovely fruit for Xmas. R.E. & Mayme brought Pa a sweater & me a dress & some oysters. Rena stopped from town, brough P a cup with a spout.

Tues. December 25, 1934
It is an Ideal Christmas, snowed hard last night. Ralph & Mayme came this P.M. He & Jason went down to see Fannie McConnell to see if she could help awhile till Pa is up. Jim, Ethel, Ralph & girlfriend. ethel staid, she takes the care of him mostly. He sat up about 1/2 hour this P.M. Seems to be better. We are getting only a few egg now.

Wed. December 26, 1934
It is real cold today. Ralph came down with Clyde & Grace. Jason came & went up to see Dr. Told him how he was & sent medicine. Ralph & Clyde went up, got some things. Jason ordered coal.

Thurs. December 27, 1934
It was 6 below Zero this A.M. We had a fire in the cellar. Lights out. Jason came this A.M. and fixed them. Pa is holding his own. Ralph came.

Fri. December 28, 1934
Pa seems a little better. Sat up a little while. Ralph came P.M. Jason this A.M. Al and Mrs. Musser having a sale of everything. Will start to Washington State.

Sat. December 29, 1934
Ethel went home tonight with Ralph & his girlfriend. Johnny came to stay till tomorrow night. Ethel take to the Dr. Pa seems a little better but so weak. Jason & Ralph were both here.

Sun. December 30, 1934
Pa had a bad night & is very weak today. Clydes brought Ethel back, then took Johnny home. He has been real sick today. Jason & Rena were in this A.M. We think we'll have the Dr. come again in the A.M. to see if Pa is needing anything more.

Mon. December 31, 1934
Dr. came before work was done. Pa needed a lot of different things. His blood needed building up, Rena took our car and went and got what was needed. Jason & Ralph came this afternoon. Jason brought me a twin bed to use awhile, he is restless at night. I can rest & help care for him better. Jason brought the corn money $179.00

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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.  It's a simple matter to make corrections additions etc.

as of Dec 23 1933 Paul and wife  are back... Paul drives longer distance truck sometimes sharing a job with Jason.

Sanders mentioned in the autumn 1934 and December several times as well. 

Just a word about McConnells who have been such wonderful and present neighbors. (from the 1920 census) Dad- Charles Ernest born in MI about 1880. Elnora his wife born about 1883. Son James born about 1913. Fannie born about 1915. John born about 1914. As far back as 1920, they were enumerated by Thompsons:
Dad: Earl Thompson  born about 1858, Mom: Maggie born about 1869, daughter Mary born about 1887, son Wayne borrn about 1905, and Norman born about 1908. (He is the Norman mentioned this year, 1934).

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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

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