1938 Journal written by Edna Nichols - Dover

 1938 Journal written by Edna Nichols - Dover

Grace is Edna & Mabel's sister

Mabel is my great grandmother

Edna, Marie & Grace are my great-great aunts

Vonie is my Mother, Ivana Lee Poterfield Upton "Von"

Sally and Jimmie are her sister and brother

I believe Rodie/Roddie is Roger Porterfield one of Tracy and Hazel's children, as is Andrew and Janice

Clede is Jack's wife. Her birth name was Ruth Faye Newman, she changed her name to Clede and then changed it again to Carol Faye

Chet was Edna's husband

Forny is husband to Leona/Ivana "Von" Porterfield

Tracy and Ted are my grandpa Jack's brothers

Steven Russell Elder was Grandpa's half brother.

Homer was brother to Mabel, Marie, Grace & Edna.

The witness work they talk about in all of the journals is Jehovah's Witness

Sunday, January 2, 1938

Worked rival in Grace's car.

Placed one bound book.

2 Hrs. 45 min.

2:45

Wednesday, January 5, 1938

Grace's birthday.

Friday, January 7, 1938

Vonie is six years old. 

got her new shoes size 12 1/2 D, also got her cut - out dolls, pair of sox (8) and I'll make her two outing - flanel night suits, gave her kerchiefs too.

Sunday, January 9, 1938

Missed going out in the work. Had to shampoo. Cleaned the house good and washed.

Monday, January 10, 1938

Worked 1 hr., placed 1 book.

1 Hr.

Took treatment.

Thursday, January 13, 1938

Treatment

Sunday, January 16, 1938

Worked in Saticoy - mostly Spanish. 

Placed 2 books 6 booklets

4:15 Hrs.

Monday, January 17, 1938

Treatment

Thursday, January 20, 1938

Treatment.

Homer's birthday, sent him card last week airmail.

Millie Cobb gave Grace face treatment.

Friday, January 21, 1938

Stayed with kiddies and Hazel went to service meeting with Tracy.

Saturday, January 22, 1938

Had the doctor with Andrew today. He is real sick.

Sunday, January 23, 1938

Worked rural; 2 1/2 hrs.

Monday, January 24, 1938

Millie gave me a face treatment, gave Hazel one also.

Andrew is still quite bad.

Tuesday, January 25, 1938

Andrew can't talk out loud; Has to miss school. Hazel went to his school and saw his teacher. She said Andrew was one of her best pupils and would pass any way. I stayed with Rodie and Janie.

Wednwsday, January 26, 1938

Mabel came over and helped Hazel today. 

Andrew still can not talk out loud.

Friday, January 28, 1938

Worked Mabel's territory.

2 hrs.

2 booklets.

Got awfully tired, leg aches.

Saturday, January 29, 1938

Treatment

Headache all day - went out to Gardena and had dinner with Mother, Grace + I.

Mabel and Russell came later. Took pills for my headache - at it again!

Sunday, January 30, 1938

Worked rural; placed 1 book

2 booklets.

Monday, January 31, 1938

Out job hunting. got awfully tired, head ache, back ache, leg ache!

Tuesday, February 1, 1938

Rained hard! Stayed home and sewed all day. Almost finished night suit for Vonie. Gretta, Frank and baby came over this evening. This is Frank's day off.

Wednesday, February 2, 1938

Exciting day. Tracy and Jack got their money to pay down on gas station on Long Beach Blvd. Hope they make good at it. Chet was over, thought Janie was terribly cute. Had to rush to meeting tonight.

Thursday, February 3, 1938

Took treatment. Got lost in Ex park and got wet. A fellow in coupe was bound to pick me up.

My back is awfully sore. Back of my neck is much better. Saw Elaine Cobb on the car.

Saturday, February 5, 1938

Met Grace; worked an hour. 

1 booklet

Got Andrew a lunch kit and he was so tickled over it. Mother, Hazel, Janie, Rodie, Andrew, Vonie, Grace and I all drove over to the gas station.

Sunday, February 6, 1938

Worked rural in Grace's car. 

2 booklets.

Hazel is sick, got awful cramps. We drove her and kiddies over to Gardena. Mabel is going to be busy getting Vonie ready for school (tomorrow). Gretta worked with us today. Russell stayed to work at the gas station.

Monday, February 7, 1938

Took Andrew to Dr. Ehrman. He had a treatment and is to have another one next Sat. I had my appointment changed to Saturday also then we can both go together. Went out to Gardena tonight. Everybody tired and rushed. Saw Voni's school. She started school today.

Tuesday, February 8, 1938

Stayed with Rodie and Janie while Hazel took Andrew to school. 

Washed, then met Grace and worked an hour. Went to show tonight - saw "Love and Hisses"; good.

Ironed tonight and now I've a batch of dishes to do tomorrow and I wanted to go down to town early.

Wednesday, February 9, 1938

Rain! Rain! I managed to get down to and in to Grace's car but we couldn't work. Drove out to T's + J's gas station and filled up with gas.

Went to meeting. Had such a headache I thought I'd have to go out, but stuck it. Back of my neck bothering me awful - again.

Thursday, February 10, 1938

My birthday!

Met Grace worked 1 1/4 hrs got me a pair ofhose.

Rained almost all day; water standing all around - especially in Lynwood and Gardena. Drove out to Gardena Vonie tryed on her school dress etc. app. 1:30 P.M.

Friday, February 11, 1938

Clede's birthday. Met Grace, but it rained so hard we only put in one half hour.

I'm taking care of Andrew, Rodie and Janie tonight and Hazel will go to the service meeting. Andrew seems better.

Saturday, February 12, 1938

Andrew and I took our treatments. Dr. E. thought Andrew looked good. I wasn't so good - have to have another Thursday 2:30 P.M. Andrew and I rode down town to come home with Grace but Jack had taken the car so we shopped a little in the 5 + 10. Didn't get to bed early as I intended.

Sunday, February 13, 1938

Up at 5:30 A.M. and over to Tracy's. They - Hazel and Tracy, Andy Engin and Meryl are going to put in a long day of witnessing. I am tending kiddies. Grace and I will have dinner here. Andrew and Rodie are flying kites.

Monday, February 14, 1938

Surprise rain! I washed my hair, cut out Andrew's night clothes and got quite a lot done to them. Andrew and Rodie spent the evening here while Tracy, Hazel, and Janie went over to the gas station. Grce went out to Gardena so Jack and Clede could use the car.

Tuesday, February 15, 1938

Drove over this evening for gas. Hazel and kiddies parked in car and Andrew and Rodie wanted to go with us so took them out to Garden. They were both very good out there. Mabel and Grace called on "good will" without much success. I was terribly tired today.

Wednesday, February 16, 1938

Handed in 20 questions at W.T. meeting. No head-ache either which is unusual. Andrew fell and cut his head today. Had to be taken to the doctor and have three stitches taken. I washed, also sewed on Andrew's p.j.'s Awfully tired again.

Thursday, February 17, 1938

Took treatment. Saw "Cure" booklet. Hazel wanted us to drive to Compton but couldn't do it. Andrew's eye is quite swollen and dark around it from that cut above it. I'm worried for fear it will have a scar.

Friday, February 18, 1938

Hazel, kiddies, and I drove to Compton. It started raining and later rained hard. Finished Andrew's pajamas all but the collar and button holes which Mabel will do for me. Attended sevice meeting - got booklet "Cure".

Saturday, February 19, 1938

Terrible day! Cold windy and every thing went wrong. Cleaned house thoroughly again then washed what few things were soiled so I can start out early Monday again. Read cure booklet tonight. Tracy ran in for a few minutes.

Sunday, February 20, 1938

Worked rural in Grace's car. I placed 2 books and 2 booklets. It was a beautiful day. Saw Vonie, Jimmie and Sally when we called for the folks. Vonie's school dress is keen. Must get W.T. lesson tonight.

Monday, February 21, 1938

Grace and I drove out to Gardena and had dinner with Mother. We took out boiled ham, lettuce, and a pie. Vonie, Jimmie and Sally ate dinner with us. We drove down to get Mabel, with all the kiddies except Andrew. He started back to school, also had the stitches taken out of his head.

Tuesday, February 22, 1938

8:30 A.M. Waiting for Hazel to pick me up. She is to drive Mabel and I to our territory then she, Rodie and Janie will go out to Gardena until time to get Andrew at 2: P.M.

Later: worked 2 1/2 hours and were awfully tired. M. + I had pie a la mode for lunch. Did G's hair tonight.

Wednesday, February 23, 1938

Went down town, got me a new pair sandles size 6 aa like them too. Rodie got a new pair black patent oxfords size 11 - got his yesterday in Compton. Went to W.T. study - only one hour now.

Thursday, February 24, 1938

Treatment today. Met Grace at territory and we worked 1 1/4 hrs. We are working colored section and it's a kick. Hazel, Andrew, Rodie and Janie came over tonight. Janie wouldn't go home and I walked part way, then she cried when I left.

Friday, February 25, 1938

Service meeting tonight; Russell was sick and stayed home. Grace took over a mattress for Sally. I bet she sleeps good tonight. All the kiddies were in bed when we stopped. I feel rotten tonight.

Saturday, Febrary 26, 1938

Busy, day! This morning kept kiddies while Hazel drove Tracy to g.s., rushed to get the wash out, then Andrew, Rodie and I went to matinee in Compton. Hazel drove us over but we came home on the P.E. just in time to catch Grace before she drove out to Gardena, then with Hazel and all the kiddies we drove over and filled with gas.

Sunday, February 27, 1938

Rained all day and I mean just that - it didn't stop once. Of course we couldn't go out in the work. Cleaned house all over and Grace and I changed furniture - believe it looks better this way. Mabel, Russell, Grace and I went to the show (Manchester) and saw a comedy dance act that was really funny - good show.

Monday, February 28, 1938

More rain! Met Grace but we couldn't work so just delivered books - two books for me, one for Grace and we counted 1/4 hour. Didn't quite make my quota this month. Cut Rodie's night suit and nearly got the pants done. Drove out to Gardena tonight for Jack to use the car. Rain! Rain!

Tuesday, March 1, 1938

Up early - raining so sewed on Rodie's pajamas. Chet came over and after he left I washed my hair. Mabel took care kiddies tonight while Hazel and Tracy attended gas station; they came over here for a while then we drove down and got ice and dropped them off home. Finished p.j.'s and gave them to Mabel.

Wednesday, March 2, 1938

Rain! Rain! Rain! Everything flooded. I stayed at home all day and did my hair and studied my tower. We couldn't go to Tower study tonight. Changed my appointment to Monday 1: P.M.

Thursday, March 3, 1938

Appointment 1: P.M. changed to Mon.

Missed service meeting tonight. We drove out to Gardena and had to go such a round - about way because of the flood waters. We stayed out there instead. Cut out and partly fixed Hazel's plaid coat lineing.

Friday, March 4, 1938

Kept kiddies while Hazel went to town. We took a long walk, stopped at this little store across the track. Finished Hazel's coat. Headache today!

Saturday, March 5, 1938

Andrew, Roddie and I went to the show, we all enjoyed ourselves. Tonight Mabel is keeping kiddies while Tracy and Hazel went to a party. Grace and I went over for a little while - the kiddies were putting on acts. Janie cried when we left as usual. Hazel wore her coat I fixed.

Sunday, March 6, 1938

Got in 2 3/4 hrs. Frank worked with us today. Mother didn't go. Vonie was outside, we took them for a little ride and Grace got some candy. Almost finished "Enemies" book tonight.

Monday, March 7, 1938

Started raining again. We went out to Gardena tonight. Ran in to see Gretta and Frank. Gretchen was asleep. Vonie was in bed again, has quite a fever. Sally was sick all last night and her ear is running tonight. Jimmie seems well. Took treatment today.

Tuesday, March 8, 1938

Down town all day, met Grace and we worked an hour in Colored section. Clede, Russell, and Jimmie came over for a little while. Vonie has chicken pox. Russell is 5 ft 7 3/8 in. tall and weighs 160 lb. Hazel ran over later for me to help help her fix a dress.

Wednesday, March 9, 1938

Attended Tower study at P. Camp tonight so as to tell Forney goodby, as he goes to Australia tomorrow and doesn't expect to be back until June.

Thursday, March 10, 1938

The rest of the folks are making back calls tonight but I didn't feel well enough - especiallysince we had to have a late dinner and hurry so, I went to the doctors today and I must say I feel rotten.

Friday, March 11, 1938

Service meeting tonight and it was swell. Some new interested ones were there. Kept Roddie and Janice today while Hazel went to town, then Andrew and Art came over. Andrew stayed to dinner with us and we dropped him home as we went to meeting.

Saturday, March 12, 1938

Kept Andrew, Roddie, and Janie while Hazel went to Compton, then took the boys bumming. We ran in to Grace and got a ride home. We all had a good time although I didn't feel good. Had all the kiddies over for dinner and Mabel was over. She is keeping the kiddies tonight.

Sunday, March 13, 1938

Worked San Pedro today, got in 2 hours. We worked in Spanish "mostly, I placed 9 booklets. It rained off and on and turned windy and cold. We went down to the Trinity to attend the "Cure" study. I've had to do all my cleaning today and tonight, that I should have done yesterday.

Monday, March 14, 1938

Felt horrible, so decided to go on a liquid diet. I've missed dinner tonight so tomorrow I'll go on my diet. Andrew has the chicken pox so will have to miss a lot more school. Hazel did my washing and I took care of the kiddies while she went to Compton. Drove out to Gardena tonight.

Tuesday, March 15, 1938

Gas co. kept me home today working on a leaking gas pipe. Chet came over. He feels and looks a lot better. I sewed on Vonie's pajamas and studied my "tower", 40 par. this time! I'm on orange juice today. Got 40 questions on W.T.

Wednesday, March 16, 1938

Chet came over early to ask me to pay taxes. Andrew is covered wih sores. He has them all over - in his ears, on his face, neck, body, feet, legs, etc, and he is awfully uncomfortable. Went to Tower study tonight, Russell went to San Pedro with Jack. Tomato juice today.

Thursday, March 17, 1938

Appointment 1 P.M.

Took treatment today and my back and neck were both bad. Grace's new rug was delivered this evening. It's, real pretty. I've started a few exercises, but only a few now. Tomato juice.

Friday, March 18, 1938

Kept kiddies while Hazel went to Compton, finished Vonie's night p.j.'s - attended service meeting tonight. I'm on orange juice today. Grace missed dinner and we both took 3 oz. olive oil in 4 oz. orange juice. Got the face cream of Millie C. at meeting.

Saturday, March 19, 1938

Andrew was over all day. Land Lord and his boys were also here. We worked in the yard. Tracy took Roddie to the gas station today. Tonight Mabel, Hazel, Roddie and Janice went to a show. Andrew is staying over here.

Sunday, March 20, 1938

Worked 2 1/4 hrs. in San Pedro and placed 9 booklets. It was terribly windy. Went to the "Cure" study.

Andrew stayed all night and went home before breakfast. He was so sleepy we didn't get him up until we were ready to go.

Monday, March 21, 1938

Feeling awfully bum. Went to town saw about taxes for Chet, met Grace and we shopped. Had to rush when we got home and Russell drove back for us before we were ready. Jack had Grace's car today today and used it tonight for "good will" meeting.

Tuesday, March 22, 1938

Washed my hair, then rode into Long Beach with Hazel, kiddies and Mabel. We went down on the beach while we waited for Mabel. Grace washed her hair and I curled it tonight. Hazel and kiddies were over.

Wednesday, March 23, 1938

Tower study. I curled my hair, then rode down to Grace's car and we worked 3/4 of an hour and finished our territory in colored section.

Thursday, March 24, 1938

Went to the doctor, then rode down got in Grace's car and we drove out to the gas station to fill up on gas. Looked at pottery but couldn't get any bowl the right color. Kept kiddies tonight while Hazel and Tracy did back calls. Vonie stayed too. She looks awfully slim.

Friday, March 25, 1938

Kept kiddies while Hazel went to town, also worked in the yard until about 2 o'clock. Went to service meeting tonight.

Saturday, March 26, 1938

Worked in the yard all day. Awfully tired tonight. Didn't see Hazel or kiddies today.

Sunday, March 27, 1938

Worked only 1 1/4 hrs. today as it was the quarterly divisional meeting at Trinity and we couldn't stay out long. Bro. Howett talked and also conducted "cure" study. I'm terribly tired and sore from working in the yard. Hazel rode down with us today.

Monday, March 28, 1938

Worked in the yard all day and got it finished. Going out to Gardena tonight. Headache!

Tuesday, March 29, 1938

Brought Vonie back with me last night - she stayed all night and we went down to Grace's car so we could witness this evening but Grace had a tooth ache and stopped and had it out. My head ached so I didn't feel like working either. We took Vonie home after dinner. She wanted to stay another night.

Wednesday, March 30, 1938

Chet's birthday! Sent him a card. Headache all day, missed Watch - Tower study tonight. Washed today also cut out Andrew's night suit. I want to get his and Roddie's done as they need them. Roddie wanted to stay all night.

Thursday, March 31, 1938

Took treatment. Kept kiddies tonight while Hazel went out in back call work. Grace, Russell, and Mabel also went out. Janice is broken out awfully bad. Roddie quite bad on his body. Janice was so uncomfortable.

Friday, April 1, 1938

Sewed on Andrews P.J.'s. Hazel brought the kiddies over about 2:30 and I kept them until 5:30. Grace and I both missed dinner tonight. Went to service meeting tonight.

Saturday, April 2, 1938

Hazel, kiddies, Clede and her kiddies and I went to Long Beach to see if there would be a circus parade but the show grounds are a way out on State St. and Pico and they didn't have a parade this year. Andrew was over this afternoon and evening. He and Art were cementing.

Sunday, April 3, 1938

Worked San Pedro and rerural today, finished up two territories and got in 3 hours, placed one bound book.

Monday, Apri 4, 1938

Finished Andrew's p.j.'s today- that is except the collar and button holes which Mabel will do - I hope. Felt rotten today. Washed and ironed.

Tuesday, April 5, 1938

Went to the circus - Hazel, Andrew, Roddie, Mabel, Vonie, Jimmie and I. Tracy and Janice drove us down; Jack came after us. Circus was good and we had a swell time. It was terribly windy in fact a real storm. Movie crowd sat in front of us.

Wednesday, April 6, 1938

Tower study tonight - big crowd for our study. Cleaned the house good and watered the yard all day too. Tired tonight I shouldn't have done so much.

Thursday, April 7, 1938

Kept kiddies while Hazel and Tracy did back calls. Tracy said Frank worked with them. Ted came in today is down to buy a car, Grace is almost sick with neuralgia in her face. Washed today and watered yard. Sent letter to Chet. 

Friday, April 8, 1938

Went to service meeting. Clede, Jack and all the kiddies went. Ted went also; drove his swell new car. I take care of Andrew, Roddie and Janice until 3: o'clock. Grace missed dinner tonight.

Saturday, April 9, 1938

Worked an hour with Grace and placed 2 "Cure" booklets - called on 28 homes. Didn't find any interest. Grace and I drove Jack and Russell home. Mabel had Andrews p.j.'s done and they look swell. Saw Gretta, Gretchen, and Frank, also Sally + Clede.

Sunday, April 10, 1938

Out in the work 6 hours today and I'm so tired I can't see straight. Placed 6 booklets "5 Cures" and called on 26 homes. Mother worked 3 1/4 hrs. Gretta worked with us.

Monday, April 11, 1938

Worked an hour and didn't even place a booklet. Drove out to Gardena tonight and got home late. Hot today. Cartie's birthday.

Tuesday, April 12, 1938

Worked an hour tonight - or I should say this afternoon and placed 2 cure booklets. Mabel took care of Tracy's kiddies tonight. I'm awfully tired. Change of weather - It's cold and rained some. Chet came over.

Wednesday, April 13, 1938

Was too tired to see about taxes today so Roddie's other night p.j.'s and was in Grace's car at 2:30. We worked an hour placed nothing. It's cold and windy. Only have seven questions on W.T. Feel rotten.

Thursday, April 14, 1938

Andrew, Roddie, and Janice are here tonight. Hazel and Tracy are on back calls. Took care of kids today while Hazel was out in the witness work. She worked in San Pedro 3 1/4 hours. Grace got in an hour after work. I sewed on Roddie's p.j.'s today. I'm so tired I'm exhausted.

Friday, April 15, 1938

Attended Memorial at Trinity altho being a Jonadab I did not partake.

Saturday, April 16, 1938

Took care of Andrew, Roddie, and Janice while Hazel did some shopping. Got Roddie a pair of oxfords 11 1/2 C Tonight they drive to Los Vagas and will be gone a week; Russell went with them. I finished the pajamas for Roddie except button holes and collar.

Sunday, April 17, 1938

Last day of the drive and I got in 3 hours. We worked rural and it was awfully hot. We were all tired. Clede, Mabel, Grace, and I. Washed my hair but will have to curl it tomorrow as I'm tired tonight. I got in 13 hours during the drive and today placed 1 book and 4 booklets.

Monday, April 18, 1938

Cleaned house, washed and watered the yard all day. I was too tired to go down town so put in the day cleaning.

Tuesday, April 19, 1938

Rushed down and paid taxes.

Wednesday, April 20, 1938

Went over to Lynwood today.

Friday, April 22, 1938

Sick, missed service meeting tonight. Got me a new coat - a topper, dark blue.

Saturday, April 23, 1938

Sick all day, in bed.

Sunday, April 24, 1938

There was a card in the mail box from Andrew and I'm thrilled. Clede and kiddies drove Grace's car over, then we drove them back and we went to a show, Grace and I.

Monday, April 25, 1938

Tracy, Hazel, and kiddies got in about 2: o'clock this A.M. Andrew was down here about 8: awfully glad to see them. Kept kiddies nearly all day.

Tuesday, April 26, 1938

Andrew started back to school today. I kept Roddie and Janice while Hazel went with him.

Wednesday, April 27, 1938

Coughed so I had to leave meeting and go sit in the car. 

Kept Roddie and Janice today for awhile.

Thursday, April 28, 1938

Took treatment again. My neck is in an awful condition. Met Grace down town or I mean I met her at the car. I shopped some. We witness worked an hour and I placed 4 Cure booklets.

Friday, April 29, 1938

Missed meeting tonight, I was so tired and I cough so hard I thought I'd better stay home. 

Hazel left the kiddies while she shopped and I was late getting away so didn't do much shopping down town today.

Saturday, April 30, 1938

Ironed curtains for Mother today. Hazel and kiddies were here for dinner tonight, then we all drove out to Gardena. Mabel had Roddies pajamas done.

My cold is bad and I feel rotten.

Sunday, May 1, 1938

Worked 2 1/4 hours.

Greta worked with us.

Monday, May 2, 1938

Down town, shopped, got me a blue print dress.

It's a real becoming pattern and I like it only paid $2.95 for it. Also got me under clothes and hose.

Vonie's new shoes are 13 D.

Tuesday, May 3, 1938

Went down town, met Grace, had dinner then went to Lou's(?) State. Had a big scare when I went to the car which was parked on Maple St.

Got me a new hat, Grace got her one also. She got her self a brown print dress like my blue one.

Wednesday, May 4, 1938

Took treatment and my neck and head feel better but my cold is bad.

Used my transfer and rode down town, was in Grace's car when she got there.

Had to leave T. study again I coughed so hard.

Thursday, May 5, 1938

Kept kiddies tonight while Tracy and Hazel did back calls.

Washed today.

My cold is real bad I'm tired all the time.

Friday, May 6, 1938

Didn't go to meeting again, feel awful.

Saturday, May 7, 1938

Andrew, Roddie, and I went to the Manchester.

It was so crowded we had to sit up stairs. When we got home Hazel was gone so the boys and I shopped and fixed dinner and later Tracy came over for them.

Sunday, May 8, 1938

Worked 2 hours and placed Cure booklets.

It was hot and we were all tired. 

WE drove out to San Pedro to see if we could get rural territory but couldn't so worked city.

Grace and I cut lawn after we got rested. I sewed some for her, fixed her a slip.

Monday, May 9, 1938

Finished Grace's coat lining last night. Think it will look real nice now.

Worked in the yard all day and washed.

I'm so tired I'm exhausted.

Later: Drove out to Gardena. Grace, Clede, kiddies and I drove out for some ice cream.

Tuesday, May 10, 1938

Down town - got a mirror.

Feel rotten!

Ran over to Hazel's after she came back from Gardena.

Wednseday, May 11, 1938

Took treatment then met Grace and we went to Barkers where we got a vacuum cleaner. Ran into Mary and a couple girls down town. Tonight Mary, Bobbie, David and Cartie are over to Greta's. Ted, Della, and Russell Wayne also drove down and are at Mothers.

Thursday, May 12, 1938

Took care of kiddies while Hazel went out in back call work.

Chet was over, feels awfully bad. Has a vacation next month and is going to take off a month.

Friday, May 13, 1938

Kept kiddies all day while Hazel went shopping down town with Greta. She got her a bathing suit awfully good looking on her.

The vacuum cleaner came and I think we got a good buy.

I cut the back yard and watered all day. Couldn't go to service meeting again.

Thursday, May 14, 1938

Felt so rotten that Andrew, Roddie and I didn't do much bumming. I got their hair cut and then we took the bus to Manchester and Brdwy. I got them each a boat.

Went out to Gardena; saw Ted, Della and R.W., Russell Wayne is 35 1/4 in. tall.

Sunday, May 15, 1938

Didn't go out in the witness work today. Ted, Della, baby, and pup, came over to say good bye. R.W. weighs 34 lbs.

Went to a show. It was good - both pictures.

Cloudy and misty today.

I cough awfully bad.

Monday, May 16, 1938

Got a card from Chet.

Cut out and made the trousers to my p.j.'s.

Went out to Gardena tonight.

Vonie and Sally were in bed.

Jimmie was in his night suit. He looks slim and so does Vonie.

My cold is really bad.

Tuesday, May 17, 1938

Watered the back yard. Sewed - took up two skirt lengths

Wednesday, May 18, 1938

Took treatment today.

Attended tower study.

Thursday, May 19, 1938

Hazel didn't go out in the back call work tonight. Her new stove was delivered and is a beauty.

I went over for a while, then Grace and Mabel stopped when they came from back calling. Roddie is 5 years old today.

Friday, May 20, 1938

Went to service meeting and heard the lecture transcribed that Bro. Rutherford gave in Australia.

Clede went but didn't feel good.

She and Sally and Vonie sat up stairs.

Jimmie sat down stairs with us.

Saturday, May 21, 1938

Roddie had his birthday party today. Vonie and Jimmie were there.

Clede is quite sick.

We drove out to Gardena and had dinner with Mother, Mabel and kiddies. Jimmie is 39 1/2 in tall

Sally 33 7/8 "  "

Janice 37 "  "

Gretchen 31 5/8 "  "

Sunday, May 22, 1938

Worked 3 1/4 hours today - placed 2 Cures. It was Japanese mostly.

I'm keeping Andrew, Roddie and Janice tonight.

We gave the kids their birthday toys and they are having a lot of fun.

Monday, May 23, 1938

Chet was over today and took the deed to the Lynwood property. 

I hope the sale goes thru.

I feel better but my cold is still bad.

Tuesday, May 24, 1938

Stayed home and worked in the yard all day.

Andrew and Roddie were over.

We ate Kraut for dinner and had a terrible thirst.

Wednesday, May 25, 1938

Attended W.T. study tonight.

When we got home Jack was there. He has been sick and so is home for a few days.

Took treatment today.

Saw Vonie's new permanent tonight and I think it looks keen.

Thursday, May 26, 1938

Met Grace down town 2:45 and we worked 1 1/4 hours and placed 1 book and 4 booklets.

Kept kiddies tonight. Grace and Mabel missed back calls tonight.

Tracy is running a temperature and had to go to the doctor tonight, has been going several times.

Friday, May 27, 1938

Went to service meeting. Vonie went and then came back to stay all night with Grace and I.

Today took care of Andrew, Roddie, and Janice and we took a long walk in the country and the kids played cowboys on a hill. Coming home we came by a place where there was a pony.

Saturday, May 28, 1938

Andrew, Roddie, Arthur, Vonie, and I went for another ramble in the country. We saw some sheep. We took a lunch and had Delaware punch - we forgot to bring a bottle opener and Roddie and Art went to a house and borrowed one. Later got thirsty and went into a store and almost drank them dry.

Sunday, May 29, 1938

Worked 3 1/4 hrs. We did city terri. so as to put out as many hand bills as possible. Only placed 7 booklets.

Tracy and car load will leave tonight. He drove his car over and vacuumed it today. 

Was over there this evening, but didn't stay until they left.

Monday, May 30, 1938

Washed and curled my hair today and tonight did Grace's.

Tuesday, May 31, 1938

Kept Roddie and Janice while Hazel went to town. She got the boys a new wool suit each.

Andrew's will have to be exchanged.

Andrew and Art came from school and all were sawing as Hazel got them a saw each.

Went out to Gardena and with Vonie, Jim, and Sally we drove over to the gas station.

Wednesday, June 1, 1938

Took treatment today. 

Attended Tower study at Camp.

Andrew is seven years old today.

Thursday, June 2, 1938

Kept kiddies tonight while Hazel went with the folks but they didn't get to do any back calls.

Roddie's suit looks awfully nice on him. It only had to be shortened one cuff length. It's size 6. Got them each new suspenders.

Friday, June 3, 1938

Went to service meeting. Vonie and Jimmie sat with us. Vonie came back with us she will stay all night and go to Andrew's party. 

Kept Roddie and Janice while Hazel went to town to change Andrew's suit.

Saturday, June 4, 1938

Sick all day - couldn't meet Grace as I had planned. Vonie stayed to dinner and all evening. Grace and Mabel put out hand bills and then came by for Vonie.

Sunday, June 5, 1938

Big broadcast is over. We heard it at our place - fine reception.

Fornley, Jack, and Mother were here. We worked 3 hours and I placed 18 booklets.

Monday, June 6, 1938

Worked one hour placed 10 booklets. Grace drove out to Gardena - I was too tired, and stayed home.

Tuesday, June 7, 1938

Worked one hour, placed seven Cures.

Andrew has the mumps I guess at least his face is badly swollen.

Wednesday, June 8, 1938

Finially got Andrew's suit. It's brown. size 8 - two pr. pants. It looks awfully good on him.

Worked one hour, placed 8 Cures. 

Took treatment today. Attended Tower study tonight.

Thursday, June 9, 1938

Shopping all day. Grace and Mabel went out on back calls. I was tired so didn't even got out to Gardena.

Friday, June 10, 1938

Washed, then went shopping for shoes - waited for Grace at Sears Robuck Co. and since she had decided not to stop and pay on her bill, I was late getting home and missed service meeting,

Got Andrew pr brown oxfords size 1 1/2 D

Got Roddie black oxfords size 11 1/2 C. Both look swell.

Saturday, June 11, 1938

Out in witness work 1 1/2 hours and placed 9 Cure booklets.

Waited in Grace's car, then we drove to Sears Robuck Co. and while Grace was paying her bill I got Andrew a brown leather belt size 24 in.

Drove ot to Gardena.

Hazel and kiddies were there. Janice has new black patent pumps size 7 1/2.

Sunday, June 12, 1938

Worked 2 1/2 hrs. Both washed our hair after we got home. Grace felt bum. I still do too.

Monday, June 13, 1938

Curled my hair.

Tuesday, June 14, 1938

Worked in the yard all day and am so tired I can't see straight.

Wednesday, June 15, 1938

Worked in the yard all day and it was windy.

Chet came over, he is on his vacation. Had been to San Diego.

Attended Tower study tonight.

Tracy got a Ford coupe for Russell and Russell is anxious to fix it up.

Took treatment today.

Thursday, June 16, 1938

Took care of kiddies while Hazel went to town. 

Felt too rotten to go down town myself as I had planned.

Friday, June 17, 1938

Sick all day.

Missed service meeting tonight.

Saturday, June 18, 1938

Tracy and Hazel are moving today across the street from where they were.

Tracy feels bad and looks so slim.

Later: Took care of Janice this afternoon then this eve brought all the kiddies home for dinner, gave them baths and put them in bed until Hazel called for them later.

Sunday, June 19, 1938

Worked 2 hrs., placed 15 cure booklets.

Had an early dinner, then drove out to Gardena where we picked up Mother, and Mabel and went to the Theater, saw "In Old Chicago" then a second feature a hi joking picture both were good.

I'm sure Mother enjoyed the show.

Monday, June 20, 1938

Worked in the yard today.

Couldn't sleep last night - laid awake until day light and consequently I'm tired today - I'm so nervous I wish I could go on a milk diet and rest.

Tuesday, June 21, 1938

Worked in the yard 5 hours steady - I wanted so badly to get it done. Looks swell but I'm awfully tired. Drove out to Gardena and the kiddies and I went for a little ramble, got some candy then by a new house and got some blocks.

Wednesday, June 22, 1938

Attended Tower study. Took treatment.

Thursday, June 23, 1938

I stayed home tonight but they didn't leave the kiddies. I guess Roddie has the mumps as his face was starting to swell this A.M.

Grace, Mabel, and Russell were out 1 1/2 hrs.

I washed today, watered the yard, then ironed to night. My back and head are awfully sore.

Friday, June 24, 1938

Worked in yard all day.

Attended service meeting. Andrew went with me and we rode in Tracy's car. Mabel, Vonie, Jimmie, Andrew and I all sat in a box and Clede and Sally also sat up stairs.

Saturday, June 25, 1938

Awfully tired so didn't go any place with the kiddies.

I got them a gun instead and Janice blocks.

Went to Gardena, drove the folks to Sears Robuck + CO. The kiddies and I snooped around; Vonie got a new pair of shoes - one strap sandles size 13-D. Jimmie isn't feeling good again.

Sunday, June 26, 1938

Mother's birthday!

Worked 1 1/4 hours and placed 1 book 12 booklets.

Monday, June 27, 1938

Tiresome day and a disappointing one.

Did Grace's hair tonight and she read the new Tower a loud.

Tuesday, June 28, 1938

Worked 2 1/4 hrs. and placed 24 Cures.

Saturday, July 2, 1938

Folks left early this A.M for Yankee Hill.

Wednesday, July 6, 1938

Sally is two years old today.

Sunday, July 10, 1938

Worked 1 1/2 hrs.

Saturday, July 23, 1938

Worked 5 hrs. 

Placed 2 books.

Sunday, July 31, 1938

Worked 1 1/2 hrs.

All are shocked yet over Russel's death

Wednesday, August 3, 1938

Mabel's birthday.

Chet was here today. He looks good - weighs 185 lbs.

Friday, August 5, 1938

Andrew went to service meeting with me. Stayed all night with me.

Saturday, August 6, 1938

Worked 1 1/4 hrs.

Rodie came down before we were up and he stayed and ate breakfast with us. Hazel and Janice came down later.

Sunday, August 7, 1938

Worked 3 hrs.

After werested Grace cut the back yard and I edged and watered it.

Today, Jimmie is 4 years old. I'd love to see him.

My darling Jim's birthday. - 4 years old.

Tuesday, August 9, 1938

Worked 1 hr.

Wednesday, August 10, 1938

Worked 1 hr.

Andrew went with me and carried my books. Tonight he came to the Tower study with Tracy.

Jack's birthday!

Thursday, August 11, 1938

Took treatment.

Kept kiddies tonight while Hazel went on back call.

Saturday, August 13, 1938

Andrew stayed all night with me last night. 

He weighs 63 lbs. and is 4 ft. 2 5/8 in. tall.

I'm taking care of Janice tonight while the others went swimming.

Sunday, August 14, 1938

Out in the work 3 hrs.

Andrew went along. He came without breakfast. Headache today and feel rotten.

If anyone has any questions about names or events feel free to ask me. I will answer to the best of my abilities.                       Yvonne Marie Upton

1932 through 1935 Journal

 This journal has multiple years in it starting with 1932. After the 1932 entries the other years are just partial years.

Jan 8

This is the first I've written in my new diary + the first I've written in 1932. We've had very pretty weather nearly every day this year. I'm going back to the hospital (Enloe Room 7) this A.M. where my little granddaughter was born yesterday. She is a few weeks premature and was a breach birth, weighs 6 lbs. 6 oz. seems to be fine in every way tho. Clede seems to be doing fine so far. Dr. Ellis a maternity specialist attended her. Clede's water broke in the morning about 2 o'clock. Bede called me at 3 and we got ready +got her in to the hospital before day light. I imagine about 5:30. Bede stopped at mother's and got $10.00 then after he got Clede in the hospital he came back out here and got a $50.00 draft from Erricson got a check for it at Freda's came on back to the hospital and stayed there till his little daughter was born at 1:40 that after noon. We drove home last nite and are going back this A.M Clede had rather a long labor on account of the position of the baby, I suppose. Fred is working at the mine, started the 1st and has worked every day since. Bess had a baby boy born Dec. 9. Marie left last Sunday morn for L.A. I had finished a pr. of pajamas for her that I had started for myself. She said they fit fine. I surely want to get out in the witness work this year.

Jan. 16

Saturday morning and a windy stormy day. The ground is covered about 8 or 10 in. snow. It snowed first about 2 in. last Monday and by Tuesday morn we had 8 in. Gus S. + Vivian J. didn't go to work that A.M. but the next morn they did but yesterday morn no one went to work but Fred, Bede + Ted the snow was almost 10 in. or a ft. I guess. It snowed little fine snow yesterday all day and I have quite a washing to do for Clede + the baby. Clede could come home to day but I'm sure they couldn't get her here. Bede + Ted have started in to Chico whether they get there + back I'll see. I don't feel so very good, my hands + arms go to sleep so much. I sure hate this kind of weather. Spot stayes in the house quite a lot. Russ is up to mother's. I guess he won't get home this week , it wouldn't be good to leave mother alone. He didn't go to school all of last week. Fred has quite a lot of chores to do night feeding pig, (cooks the feed) + getting wood, water etc.

Jan 19

Tuesday and it has been rather a pretty day our deep snow is almost gone a rain last nite + yesterday after noon took lots of it off. Bede + I drove into Chico yesterday and brot Clede and the baby home. They seemed to stand the trip fine. Clede has been walking around quite a lot to day. She is quite thin. Her abdomen is a little prominent yet. The baby head is shaping nicely. Her navel protrudes quite a bit I've put a piece of leather in her band that is better than just the band I think. We came home yesterday in the rain I rode in the rumble seat but didn't get wet much was well covered with coats and blanket. The hospital bill was $61.50 I think. Bede doesn't think the mine looks any too good. Ted was not feeling well yesterday had cramps in the stomach and didn't go to work; went to Johnny Ruio(?) and stayed all nite didn't go to work this A.M. but did this after noon. I get lonely for my Russell.

Jan 22

Another very pretty day so far. I've just finished washing + dressing the baby she is growing and getting plump already. Her little head is about O.K. now. It seems to me she looks more like Clede but I can't tell. Rita Barton just stopped in on her way up to Wrights. She thot the baby seemed so brite and had such a lot of dark hair. She was 2 weeks old yesterday. We, Bede, Clede, Ted + I all went up to mother's last nite for dinner. It was the first time mother had seen little Vonna. When we started home Bede's car wouldn't start and we had to sit in Bob's car till they got it started; I didn't know what was the matter, weak battery, maybe, I guess. Fred and I will go into town to morrow, get groceries etc. The baby's or one of them is kind o'sore. I've been washing it with boric water seems better this A.M I do all the washing, baby's and ours etc.

Jan 28

Thursday and a cloudy morn; a light skift of snow covers the ground; snowed in the nite. My little granddaughter is 3 weeks old to day. She is growing is asleep now after her morning bath. Had her first bath in a bath tub day before yesterday morn. I think she is a little colicky some times as yesterday + day before especially she was quite fretful. She looks so straight at you when you talk to her. Her navel still pouches but is not sore. Clede has lots of milk. The boys are still at the mine, also Fred, of course. The spotted sow has one little pig came nite before last I guess. Fred thinks she had more and that the red sow ate them. Moak's old boar has been hanging around maybe he ate them or may be she only had one. We're getting 4 or 5 eggs a day now, Mother gets 12 or 13 I think. Russ was home Sunday, went to town with Ted and I and came home with Fred + me. We had a big load of feed + groceries had no trouble with the car. Fred rc'vd a particularly nasty letter from D. Crain; wants Fred's whole check not later than Feb. 15th. Fred owes him now about $200.00. Bede talks about building a cabin on Fred's place. Ted quit smoking 2 or 3 days ago.

Feb 8

Monday and a rainy day has rained for several days most of the time. This has surely been a stormy winter. Ted + I went in the Chev into Chico Saturday got groceries + feed (at Durham) Ted got a new suit, hat, neck tie, 2 pr. sox and a pr of suspenders + sock garters. We brot the basinet home too, no storage charges. Russ came home with us stopped at mother's a little while. Ted got a sack of barley at Freda's for Moak $1.25 and Bede drove over to Freda's and got it. We were to loaded up to bring it, Moak came by last nite and got it. The baby is so sweet notices quite a lot now and smiles when you talk to her. She is gaining. Clede is gaining now. Ted looks good weighs about 161 now. The baby weighed 9 1/8 lbs with just a band on, a day or two ago. Bede looks good too. Fred has quite a cough. I don't have much leisure time I do most of the baby washing + all the other, I bathe the baby, always. Ted quit smoking Jan 23.

Feb 20

saturday and a cloudy morning after several days of very nice weather. Ted and I are going into town to daywill drive the Buick down to mother's and then take the Chev from there. Bede + Clede have been staying at Mother's since Monday eve. he's finishing casing the windows and will soon put her front porch floor in, I guess. Tracy, Hazel, Andy and Edna will be here next Sat. if they come when they've planned to come. Russell has been home this week, gets his lessons, he was a little hoarse and there is whooping cough going around so I thot it wouldn't hurt to have him stay home a week or two. He weighs 75 lbs. and looks fine. Fred + Ted drove over to Wrights last eve + got the bed + springs. Clede sent for a dress from Fashion Frocks last Monday I think it was. Marie + Grit got home Mon. eve came with Joe. Perry came over yesterday and got the tires (3) that Fred gave him to cut mother 2 cords of wood. Moak + the man that stays with him spent the evening here last eve.

Mar 12

Saturday and cloudy all day. I guess Bede will drive me into Chico to nite to get groceries and I may go over to see the doctor + have my leg dressed. The spotted sow slashed me on the shin 2 weeks ago to morrow. I was bringing in some wood and she was standing by the gate + spot was barking at her. I hit on the back and she turned bit me a slash about 2 1/2 in I think. I came in the house where Clede + Hazel were and they Bandaged it or helped me and Clede went out and called Tracy; he + Russ were hunting. After she'd called a while he heard and hurried in and took me to Chico to the hospital. We tried the clinic first but being Sunday it was closed. We went over to the hospital where Dr. Enloe dressed it. I went in Thurs, Mon, Tues + Wed then Friday then again last Monday the last time I was in. I can walk now with out much limp + the soreness is almost gone. My what a time we had Tracy, Hazel, Andrew + Edna had come Sat. the 27. Ed stayed at mother's most of the time. Andrew is so awfully sweet I've never seen a baby sweeter except may be my own. He was saying "ki" for kitty. He is so big we weighed him an nearly as we could judge in the scales he weighed 24 lbs. Vonna coos + smiles so sweet laughed out loud the day my was hurt, sometimes she puckers her mouth and cries so pitiful we call her "pit-mouth" also "whistie britchie". I stayed all day yesterday at mother's also nite, nite before last. Mrs. Hendricks died a few days ago. I guess Bede + Clede will go up to mother's to morrow eve to stay 2 or 3 weeks. Mother's house looks so cute + comfy. Mother seems well. Tracy, Hazel + Andy + Edna left Wed the 9th about noon I think.

Mar 14

this is Monday cloudy all day as was yesterday. Bede + Clede + baby moved up to mother's last eve. Russ went too. He had been home for 2 days. He started back to school last Wed. after having been out almost 4 weeks. Sat. nite Ted went to a dance at Concow and didn't get home till last nite. I heard that he had been drinking and using bad language. My leg doesn't hurt much to day. I went to the Dr. Sat. nite and he dressed it all day yesterday it didn't feel very good. The spotted sow is terribly lame where Tracy hit her with a rock.

Mar 23 

Wed. and a rather pretty day, cloudy most of the time but warm. Marie went into Chico night before last and will spend this week in the witness work. This is Thanksgiving week; I'm going to try to go in to morrow eve + come out Saturday if possible. We partook of memorial over to Marie's all 3 of us Mother, Marie + I.

I had gotten grape juice + unsalted crackers by Ted when he went in. I then stayed all night at mother's and came home with Bede as he went to work next morning. Ted left Sun. nite with Lyman and didn't get home till the next nite didn't work Monday. Fred didn't work Sat., he and Moak killed the hog and I just finished salting it down yesterday not an awful lot of lard in her. Yesterday, Joe, Anna +Trapp were here about 3 hrs. Anna said she was glad to get back to Yankee Hill after her visit in L.A. She had a lame knee. My leg is almost well I dressed it last nite the 2nd time I've dressed it, the 1st time was last Sun eve before I went to the memorial. The doctor had dressed it a little over a week before that. He dressed it al to geather 7 times. Tracy paid him the first time he dressed it at the hospital ($2.50) Bede + Clede went into town nite before last and last nite Bede went in and got mother's chiffonier. The mine prospects don't look so good. Sat. eve shot old Queen said she was down and couldn't get up. We get 9 or 10 eggs a day now. Fred set some turkey eggs last nite. Vonna is strong, raises up.

Mar 29

Tuesday and has been a very pretty day. I'm alone these days and enjoy it. I had my Tower that I read. The last news I read the Lindberg; hadn't got their baby back that was kidnapped Mar. 1. Dave Lindsy came over this eve to see Ted, borrowed $2.00 of him, is going to L.A. in the morning with his father. I went to Chico Sat. night with Bede, Clede, Vonna + Russell. I went back with Fred after staying in town all day. We had to change tires before we left town + got home after 11. I had dinner that day with Sr. Compton, Br. Brotthes was there, I didn't get out in the witness work. Marie was out 4 1/2 days. Sr. Compton gave me several Bulletins + other papers to read. She sent for the year book for me. Sat. we sent $50.00 to Don Crain making $100.00 we've sent so far, we sent the others last month. I think about the 20th but I'm not sure. My leg doesn't feel a bit sore now + of course I don't limp. I still have a bandage on it. The last time I dressed it was last week. Sat. I got 2 new prs. of shoes $1.49 + $1.29 just house slippers + 1 strap pumps 3 or 4 days ago. Gus Simmons + his uncle started working at the mine. Ted sent for some shirts + I some dresses to Fashion Frocks. I sent a letter to Anna to day.

Apr. 5

Tuesday and a pretty day so far yesterday + day before were a little rainey and last nite it was quite cold; frosted; wonder if it has hurt fruit. Ted took Russ + me into Chico to the show last nite, pretty good. Bede + Ted quit or rather were canned, or considered it so, so they could get their money, last Friday morning went up early Sat. morn + cashed their checks out. Al Barton + Gus Struebel who quit too had trouble getting theirs. Bonelli who left Fri. after noon hasn't returned yet. Nite before last Mother, Bede + Clede were over and spent the evening. Little "Whistie"(Vona) is so bright just holds her head up fine and looks all around is all eyes. That rash is about gone now and she is getting prettier all the time. She weighed 11 lbs. 6 oz. at 2 1/2 mos or a few days over. Clede is her cod liver oil + orange juice. Her aunt sent her a little ring. My leg is O.K. I still have a little bandage on it. Russ stayed all nite last nite went back with Ted this A.M. when he went to take the machine back to Bede, he's going to take Clede in to the dentist to day. We thru the last of the hog away, spoilt I guess I didn't get enough salt on it. I want to get out in the pioneer work. Russell looks well weighs 75 lbs. and is 4 ft 5 3/4 in. tall. He wants to be huskey and tall. Ted wore his new suit last nite and sure looked good. He stayed all nite nite before last up in the bend with Lyman + the boys.

Apr 8

Friday eve and this has been a very pretty day.Fred has just come home from the mine and is running the machine to build the battery up. I was alone all day to day. Ted went down to Intake yesterday morning and didn't come home last nite, I enjoy being alone. I made me a dress to day a red flowered smock; it cost 30 cents 10 cents per yd. I'm reading Vindication over again, I'm now on page 91. Ihope i can get out in the Witness work. Maybe they will bring Russell up to nite.

Apr. 14

Thursday and a very pretty day, it rained yesterday + the nite before. Well the men had quite a conflab with Erricson at the mine this A.M. I guess "Slim" Erricson + Wright were the most wrought up. Erricson has promised to pay the men the 20th. Bonelli came home day before yesterday and Jim Reno was up also. Erricson says he is to pay Reno so much per month, he says Reno is broke I don't know how true it all is. Ted went down to the river this morning I guess. Moak turned the cow in for us to milk yesterday but she got out. The wrong cow, he didn't turn her in. Ted, Lyman + Bill J killed 2 of the Crain goats 2 or 3 days ago, or rather, nites ago. Russ is home with that "Italian Itch" on his neck; came home nite before last, I'm putting Capilaris on it but it seems to be spreading. I may have to get something from the drug store. Day before yesterday I rec'd the little jacket + booties that Bess sent for Clede's baby, I'm making a quilt for her baby. I went to town with Bede last Saturday Russ went with us. I washed my hair to day. I'm reading "Vindication".

Apr 27

Wednesday, my Girlie's birthday, Wish I could see her. The past few days have been cloudy + cold + rainy. Ted and the men made their 2nd trip to Sacramento to go before the labor commission to see about getting their wages got no satisfaction either guess they'll not get their money under a month at least, Fred has $246.00 and the other men about the same. Erricson, Brooks + Bonelli were there of course. Dan Simmons went with Erricson.They all went down last Thursday too. Tues. the 19th was the last day that Fred worked at the mine. The Simmons have kept on working ; a 3rd one is there now, I believe. Ted stayed home all nite last nite or rather nite before last the first he'd been home except one other nite for over a week.. He'd been up in the mts. to an Indian Pow-wow, has gone again to day , I guess to Lyman. Bede and Clede went back down to mother's day before yesterday. I guess they'll be back up here to day. Bede is planning on going down into the valley in a few days to see about getting on the harvest. He + Fred panned + "racked" down on Fred's place 2 or 3 days. A few days ago Marie, Bede + Clede had a little confab seems to be the order of the day in this family. I'm sorry and I want to keep from anything that mite cause a bitterness. "Keep thy heart with all dilligence, for out of it are the issues of life". Little Vona is getting so fat and sweet, gets pittiful mouth some times! Doesn't want to lie down but raises her self up prety good. Russell's "Impetigo" is much better may be he can go to school next week. I'm using "Ammoniated Mercury"

May 2

Monday night about 9: P.M. Every body is in bed but Fred + I. He had gotten ready for bed but went out to see about some little turks that he was afraid would get wet. This has been the wettest coldest spring. We have 53 little turks now. The man was coming to get the hogs to morrow but I'm afraid it will be too rainy. We're out of groceries and we sure need the money for the hogs. Fred + the others went to Oroville + saw Duncan, Lawyer, I guess they'll go to Sacramento Thursday. Bede + Ted left Friday morning for the valley to see if they could get lined up for the harvest. Little Vonna is growing and getting so fat. Moak came over this morning + we tried out his gold needles. They pulled down and he marked the spot. Clede put some rocksthere. Russell's neck is not quite well yet and he has 2 or 3 other places on his chin + side of his face + 2 places on his leg above the knee. I'm reading Vindication.

May 10

Tuesday and a very beautiful warm day it has been. The last 2 or 3 days have been quite warm. I guess Spring has come to stay after such a long seige of wet cold weather. All the pears and lots of the apples on the place are killed. Bede, Ted, Clede + baby, Russ and I all went to town yesterday. I got Russ a pr. of tennis shoes and 2 pr. of sox. Rena sent him a green shirt she had made a few days ago. Clede wore her black + white print dress that I made. Little Vona is so sweet and cute. She puckers her mouth so sweet some times, we call her pil-mouth. Moak went to town yesterday, hasn't returned yet. Fred did his chores this morning. We have Moak's cow have had her over a week I think. We sure like the milk, she gives over a gallon a milking. Fred sold the 9 young hogs last Friday got $38.40 for them. Russ started to school this A.M. stayed at mothers last nite. The "49" celebration starts day after to morrow I don't know whether I shall go or not. I think we have 115 young turkies now, Fred is feeding them corn meal principally. He has quite a cold. There is an uncomfortable feeling in my left side up kind a under my ribs. My bowels are quite in active.

May 27

A beautiful morn. I guess Ted + I will go to town to day. We expect Louis tomorrow nite or the next morning. Ted has been staying with Lyman several nites but stayed home last nite. Bede + Al Barton went day before yesterday down to a mining claim that Al had filed on. They brot samples of the rock and think it is pretty good think it is a continuation of the Surcease Mine. They'll have some of it assayed. Fred drew $101.00 of his money when they all went to Sacramento last. He sent Don Crain $50.00. Russell is at Mother's. Had quite a soretoe a few days ago. I'm planning to get out in the witness work this coming Tuesday + maybe Monday. Br. S. Tontjam(?) will be in Chico + Live Oak. The baby is so sweet. She is fat and quite active + bright. She turns over on her back and manages to get off the quilt when she is put on the floor. I don't feel any too well. I think I'm a little too stout. My bowels aren't active enough.

June 9

Thursday, and a beautiful day it has been. Clede did a big washing to day. Baby Vona was quite cross. We set her in a box and she gets ahold on the sides and pulls up on her feet and we're afraid she'll fall out on her head. She crawls all around the floor on her little tummy sometimes up on her knees a little bitshe can sure go pushes with her little toes so cute. She has such blue eyes + long black lashes her hair is comingin brown it is getting pretty long all over her head. Verna + Bill + Mrs. + Mr. Fouch were here came Sat. morning (28th of May) and went home Monday 30th. It rained almost the whole time they were here which disgusted them of course. They'll be here July 4th I guess. They have bought this place - 90 acres. I went to Live Oal May 30th and went out in the witness work + then went to Chico May 31. Br. Tontjam at both places. Sr. Compton is Sr. Bouche now. Marie is helping her clean house this week. Br. + Sr Boucher are to leave soon in the witness work. Fred is up doing assessment work on Don Crains mine; left day before yesterday morn rode Crains horse and led Charlie Johnson's. Bede + I went to town yesterday tried to get feed in Chico on time but couldn't. The men haven't got their money yet. They're to get it the 15th I guess.

June 22

Wed. and a beautiful morning altho it may turn out hot as the past few days have been. It registered over 90 in the shade yesterday + day before. Fred, Bob, Vivian(Babe) Josephom and 3 Bonaly's; went to Sacramento yesterday. Erricson has promised to pay Fred + the others the 1st of July. The new men are pretty wrought up. I haven't felt very well. My back on one side of my back has been lame. I want to get out in the witness work. I went to Erricson's where I sold 2 booklets. Bonaly's bought 4 books +3 booklets. Phelps didn't get any. Russell passed with high grades ( A's + B's) to the 7th grade. Little Vona is so sweet and bright, she crawls all over on her little tummy and sits alone and pulls up on her little feet we don't dare to leave her sitting in her little box she gets a hold of the sides and stands up she's afraid of strangers and gets "pit-mouth" when they talk to her. Strubel's were here yesterday. The kids brought Don Cairn's horse up and the Father and Mother came after them. Bede is sack sewing went to work last Thursday. Lyman + Ted eat dinner here every nite + stay all night at Moaks. They mine a little.

June 27

Cool, pleasant morning. I'm ironing. We, Bede, Clede, Ted, Russell, Vona and I went up to mother's yesterday eve; mother's birth day. Marie had baked her a cake and she ate dinner at Marie's. After dinner Bob took pictures of mother, Marie Vona + me. Mother rec'd a box of quilt blocks from Von, table cloth + napkins from Grace + a box of candy from Ed. Mother looks + feels well. I hope she lives right on thru Armageddon + into Eternity. Ted + I drove into town Sat. in Fred's machine and met Bede. I got groceries + feed had to wake the feed man at Durham up, it was after !0:30 when we got there. Bede got 5 tires at Montgomery Wards (oversize) He got them on contract paid over $40.00 for them. Vona is asleep. She stands up in her box for a long time some times. She's awfully sweet and fat, pretty too. Clede is quite thin. Bede didn't feel well last evening, that he ate too much candy at mother's. He works long hours and it is awfully hot in the valley. I need a rec'd a letter from Von yesterday, and she says they have moved to Venice. She says Andy says lots of words. He says "dawk" for dog, moon etc. says he's a young giant. Later Ted + Lyman killed a big rattle snake to day down in the flat in willows. Lyman killed it with a stick. Russell saw it + called me.

June 30

A hot morning so far, was 93 yesterday. Mr. Moak just stopped on his way to town with some rhubarb. He gets 6 cents a lb. Fred is still working on the road his 6th day. I'll do quite a lot of cleaning to day I guess. My back is about O.K. was lame a few days ago. Vona is quite a case she crawls over to the chairs  that we have around for a pen and climbs by them up on her feet. She's sure active and bright. Mr. May came back up here 2 or 3 days ago; another man is with him. Clede just finished herself a blouse. I cut it out. She did most of the sewing on it. Russell is now interested in beetles: had a big one in a jar but turned it out. The flies are bad. Fred's turkeys are doing pretty well. There are about 150 I guess. We have only 12 little chickens. I think there are about 18 hens, maybe less, and 2 roosters.

July 5

Tuesday and quite a warm day (93) Bill + Verna + her father + mother were here, left yesterday afternoon; came Sat morning (I didn't expect them till that nite. They all had a good time> Met the Bonlay's, Mrs B laughed so over Mrs Pouski's trip out to the Bohanan place" on one peach". Fred, Ted + Lyman went into town this A.M to get some cobs to can also to see about getting a trunk Fred's machine went on the "blink" Sat. when they all went to town an axle broke + they had to walk quite a ways. Clede rubbed blisters on her feet; got herself some new slippers. Baby Vona climbs up by chairs etc. and walks around them some too. She has no teeth yet. Has been rather cross for the past few days. Clede is trying to feed her Eagle Brand but she won't nurse the bottle. She wears just a little diaper. Haven't seen mother for several day. Reno came in yesterday + has closed the mine so Nester + Mr. Bonaly said this A.M, they were on their way down to Sacramento or S.F.

July 14

This is Thurs. and a very beautiful morn so far quite cool. After our hot spell the last past few days have been quite cool. Night before last it rained in the night quite a little and Russ and I got up at 2 o'clock and put some of the itlle turks in boxes. Fred had gone the morning before (Tuesday) to the provisions to that fellow that is at Don Crains mine. Lyman came up + does the milking: Moak came yesterday morning + milked. The turkeys seem to be doing pretty well, the chickens lay pretty good. We get about 8 eggs a day + have around 15 hens + about 140 turkeys. We feed rolled oats, chick mash + ground barley + gypcorn. Well Erricson is clear out of the mine + has moved into Choco taking about everything that was movable in the shape of tools etc. Marie + I witnessed in Paradise + vicinity last Wed. + Thurs. I was going again this week but as Fred is gone I guess I can't. Marie may go she was here day before yesterday with a badly swollen jaw. She had a tooth pulled a day or two before. Mother came with them and stayed while they (Bob, Marie + Gret) went over to Bonaly's. I have to do the Bend (witnessing) have done Bonaly:, Erricson + Phelps. Sold 2 booklets to Mrs. Erricson and 3 booklets + 4 books to Bonaly. Russell gets his Arithmetic every day also English. His eyes have been inflamed quite a while, maybe pink eye. little Vona stands and walks around things. When she gets tired she sits down then gets up again. She's awfully sweet + fat.

July 22

Friday and another warm 90 . I'm ironing to day. Fred has gone to Pulga (walked) to see about selling the pigs. He, Ted + Lyman went some place down on the river yesterday to prospect a little. Fred came on home but the boy went in swimming. The went up to Moak's last nite. Johnie Moak passed yesterday after noon, stopped + asked for Ted + Lyman, he was pretty well tee'd up. The Bonaly's brot Fred a letter from the labor Commissioner that perturbed them all very much. Bonaly walked over to Bob's this A. M. + later Bob+ Bonaly drove up here to get Fred to sign a letter they're sending to the L.C. They've walked on up to Wright's when they return I guess I'll have to sign for Fred as he likely won'tbe here by then. Vona has been quite cross the past few days maybe is getting ready to cut teeth hasn't any so far. She stands + walks by chairs + lets completely go and holds up her arms when you go to take her. I broke a tooth off my left front one about 2 weeks ago I want to have (?) rather my teeth out and false ones + got a dandy Golden Age last eve.

Aug 7

Sunday and a very pleasant day, the few days preceding this were hot registering 95 + 96. The men aren't working yet and know nothing definate about the mine yet, Bonaly has gone to S.F to see parties about taking the mine. He was to come back yesterday but hasn't gotten back this after noon. Lois + Rena came unexpectedly by last Monday and left Wed. morning. They were on their way to Healdsburg I think. Lois is getting fat. Rena has gained too. Gret left Wed. morning for S.F. where she is to meet Cliff + Cart as they go on their way back to L.A. and is going to L.A. with them. Cart + Cliff were here for about 20 minutes one day. Marie and I went to Paradise witnessing last Thurs. Marie has her two new Vindication books. The last Watch Tower and Golden Age are fine, I want to send for the new book "Preservation" I wish I could go to L.A. Vona is well and awfully sweet: has no teeth yet. She is so bright. We've been having string beans for about 10 days I think, also summer squash

Sept. 17

Sat and a very cool pleasant day. I came home just a week ago to nite from a trip to So. Calif. Russell and I had a wonderful vacation. Russ was in the surf a lot and every body did their best to show us a good time. Bede + Clede + Vona met us in Chico. We got in about 5 o'clock P.M Bede + Bob are working at the mine for J. Reno commenced last Monday. Russ started to school last Tuesday; likes it fine. Went to Eddie Lewis's birthday party night before last. Bede, Clede, the baby and I went into Chico last nite and got some groceries at Kilpatricks their new store is nice. Little Vona says "kiki" for "kitty" + "momma" also waves bye bye and stands alone good. She's awfully sweet. Little Andrew is so sweet. He tries to say almost every word you tell him to say. I bobbed Vona's hair 3 or 4 days ago. Bill + Verna are here; came about 11 o'clock. It is now 1:30 I have a sore tooth. I wish they were all out. I have no front teeth had them all out some time ago. 

Oct 9

Sunday and a very nice day. The nights  are rather cold. Bede + Clede have gone to take Russ up to Mother's as usual he spent yesterday and to day at home he spends Saturdays and Sundays home. He likes his school and his teacher. Bede + Clede were over to Fred's place tearing some of the old house down. Bede is saying now that he's going to build one room about 16 x 14. They left Vona with me. She is sweet walks around by just putting one hand on things and stands alone some times. Bill + Verna were here 2 wks., left a week ago yesterday. Marie was in Chico all last week in the 9 day witness week. Bob + Mother met her last nite. Bede, Clede, Vona + I were in Chico after groceries + Bede paid $10.00 on his Montgomery Ward acct. He still owes $10.00. Grace wants me to come down + get my teeth there says she'll see that I get them. I went over to Wright's Thurs. and placed 10 booklets.

Oct 16

Sunday and a very pretty day it has been. Bede, Clede, Vona and Russell have gone up to Mother's. Russ went of course to stay for school. I stayed with mother 2 nites and a day last week. I have a very sore finger I think I must have gotten it a little infected. It's the fore finger on my rite hand. Little Vona takes hold of any one's hand and walks all around. She took 2 steps alone to day 2 or 3 times. She says or tries to say 3 or 4 words. Says "Dey" for "there". We're almost out of every thing to eat. Bede is still working. Ted and Lyman started in the rice last Thurs. morning. Al Barton started at the mine a day or two ago. Just think the year is almost thru.

Oct 30

Sunday and Bede + Clede + Baby have driven up to Mother's taking Russ home to Mother's so he can go to school. Bede, Clede, + Baby stayed all nite at Mother's last night, ate dinner at Marie's. We went to the Halloween doings at the school house Friday nite. The children did quite well. There was a dance afterwards. Ted + Lyman were there but I don't think they were drinking much. I've been telling Lyman quite a lot about the Truth and he seems quite interested. We rec'd word from Rena that their house had burned the 18th. Little Vona took 16 steps alone yesterday at one time 15 steps another time 14 once and 12 once. She had taken 2 steps several times as long as 2 weeks ago. She is fat and sweet likes tomatoes + apples. Bede + Clede + Baby were over to Fred's place to day. Bede thinks he may tear down that old house + build 2 rooms. My finger is about well it had an abcess I think. We're out of grub. Reno owes Bede about $144.00 I think. Ted worked there 2 days last week.

Nov. 3

Thursday and a very pretty day it is too. We had our first rain nite before last quite a little rain. I've been ironing to day of course washed the dishes and swept as usual, just finished mopping the Kitchen + bath room. I mop nearly every day. I do all the work except putting up lunches. I take care of the baby quite a bit too. She's awfully cross to day. For the first time in her life she has been sick. She commenced Sunday eve and for several days has had quite a fever I thot at first she had eaten some thing but I think now that she must have a touch of the flu or some thing that is going around that they call the "flu". Marie had it last week. Yesterday eve Clede sent some pot holders up to Marie for her birthday present. Reno went to S.F and hasn't returned yet. Bede is getting disgusted. Reno owes him about $164.00 I think and Bede thinks he'll pay him part of it when he returns from the city. He owes Bob $20.00 more than he does Bede he paid Bede $20.00. Ted has worked 6 days to day. Lyman has gone up in the mts. where he and Ted were to get some things that they left there. My book Preservation hasn't come yet. I'm anxiously awaiting it. Bede commenced getting milk of Lena Hendrix Monday nite (31st) has gotten 3 qts so far.

Nov 20

Sunday and another nice day no rain since Nov 2nd. The electricity is past and Roosevelt was elected. Our Preservation books haven't come yet. I went to S.F. last Sunday and met with other witnesses to confer and consider how best to conduct the coming witness campaign. Br. Yuke is general service director for this part of the state. Bede took me as far as Marysville then paid my round trip to Sacramento ($1.70) Then I went out to Br. Butler's, he stays at Sr. Nichols, + then went in a Chev sedan the next morn with Br. Butler and 3 others. Marie + I are to zone Chico + Oroville as soon as possible. Bede + Ted, Bob + Al Barton were laid off at the mine last Saturday. He hasn't paid them yet. They're to get paid tomorrow. Marie + I went to Paradise Thurs. + I went to Rita Barton's + Teena Leslie day before yesterday + placed (?)1 + 6 booklets with Teena + 6 booklets with Rita. Bede and I took Russ home that morning as he seemed rather sick + I was afraid he had the whooping cough. The baby is fat and sassy. She doesn't walk much yet. She has walked a cross the room. I think she had the measles.

Nov 25

Friday and a beautiful morn. We thot yesterday it would rain it was cloudy. As it was "Thanksgiving" we had turkey, dressing, gravy, mashed spuds, canned peaches, veg, salad (the last 2 Marie brot) pumpkin + mince pies, mother brot the mince pies. Mother, Bob, Marie were here also Mr. May + Mr. Snider. The dinner was fine. Mr. May had brot along a bottle of "good cheer" + had imbibed a little freely. When they left last nite for this river house Ted went with them. Ted has been sick for the past 2 or 3 days with the "flu" which is an epidemic all over now. Russ is home with it. Wednesday, day before yesterday Bede, Bob + Marie + I zoned part of Chico. We'll finish next week also Oroville I guess. We got 3 maps of Chico 25 cents apiece, I got one, Bede one, Marie one. I must write some letters to day. Clede got a permanent Tuesday. Bede, Bob, Ted (?) etc. moving Tracy morning.

Dec 7

Wed. and has been a very pretty day a little cold. I have been sick with the flu, was in bed all day a week ago last Sunday and have felt punk and coughed awfully ever since. I stayed all nite with mother last nite and I guess Bede will take Marie + me to Fresno to morrow to hear Br. Tontijam instruct in the field service. I feel much better to nite. Bede, Clede + Vona have gone over to Barton's to nite. We've rec'd "Preservation" and I have finished Esther. Bede, Ted, + Marie zoned Oroville yesterday. Bede, Marie + I finished zoning Chico a few days ago. Smith was here to day got turkey. Fred got $27.11 for his 18 turkeys he shipped to S.F.

Dec 18

Sunday and not so cold this A.M. I'm about over my cough and feel pretty well again. Bede, Marie + I went down to Fresno went a week ago last Thurs. and home a week ago to day. Br. Tontijam was there 4 days and we heard him give some fine talks. He was organizing for the new campaign work. It was literally cold in Fresno a real cold snap all over the state; snowed in Frisco, L.A. and pretty much all over. Bede, Marie + I went went with several other machine loads and witnessed in Madena. I placed a Kingdom booklet + Marie traded for a book + 2 or 3 booklets. Bede place 2 booklets I think. It was quite cold in the rooming house. We hovered over the radiators out in the hall. Our room was 75 cents, Bede, 50 cents. At a cafe under where we roomed we got cheap rooms. There is a optical drive New Year's day and of course we want togo. Fred shipped 17 turkeys last Thurs to the Half moon Co in S.F I don't suppose he'll get much for them. He's shipped 18 before Thanksgiving + got $27.11 for them, 14 + 12 cents a lb. Wish I could get these teeth out. Vona walks all over now of course. She says 9 words. Fred, Bede, Russ + I went to Oroville yesterday and finished zoning Oroville got Russ's hair cut 25 cents. I have read part of "Preservation" of course it's good. we're all out of money. Lyman has been staying here but the last 2 nites stayed home. They killed several deer full of worms. We saw the classy new Chev cars yesterday.

Dec 31-32 

This is the last day of the year and is now about 10:25 P.M Fred, Russ + I are here alone. Bede, Clede, Ted + Ivona have gone to mother's and later to Ed Black's to see the twin girls born the 21st. Clede made 2 little dresses + took over to them. Vona is still fat + sweet runs every where and is into every thing. She is a nice looking baby. She says several words. When she gets sleepy atnite she is bound Clede must go to bed with her. A few days ago Von sent her some little morning shoes. Bede has been having tooth ache quite a lot. Fred got returns from his 2nd bunch of turkeys a few days ago $22.63 the first one brot $27.11. We've been reading quite a lot about "Tenochracy"(?). To morrow is another big drive day and on account of no money Marie nor I can't go. I do hope we can go to all of them from now on. We must get out as much as possible. Trcy, Von + Grace are getting out. They just came home and brot the 3rd check $31.65 12 cents for most of them. Bob is still working at the mine was laid off for a week to nite. I have quite a sore leg. I fell off mother's front steps a week ago last Wed. and hit my shin skinned + bruised it. It's still sore. Mother fell too + hurt her side: the steps were coated with ice it had rained + frozen.

1933

Jan. 1

Sunday and a very pretty day. We all sat up after Bede, Clede, Ted + Vona came home and watched the old year out. Ted fired off his revolver several times at mid nite. I made some taffy and Russ + I had pulled it. Russ and I had a good time all evening playing games. Fred slept on the cot for about 2 hrs, Fred + Bede have gone over to Fred's place to finish cleaning the lumber of the old house that Bede had torn down. Ted + Lymam are off some place prospecting I guess. I think I'll go with Russ when he goes back to mother's to nite and stay all day to morrow. He starts back to school to morrow morning after a weeks vacation. To day the big drive is on and I do wish I could go.

Jan 13

Friday eve and this has been a nice day. I've been alone all day to day. Bede, Clede + Vona are up to mother's + Marie's. Bede is working on Bob's car. He worked on it a week or two ago and they gave him $12.00 for it altho he didn't feel like taking it. Marie insisted. They all went to town yesterday. We want to go to Oakland 2 days next Sat + Sun (21 + 22) to hear Br. Rutherford. I rec'd 2 letters from Von saying she and Tracy were to be baptised I think last Sunday. They are so interested in Jehovah's work and I'm glad. I get blue some times wish I could get out more. Little Vona is terrible sweet. Bob got paid in full I think, about $132.00. I wish I could get my teeth out and new ones in.

Jan 19

Thurs. and the ground is covered with snow. We were all to go to Oakland to morrow in Bob's car to hear Br. Rutherford, but the snow is so deep that Bob + Marie don't think it safe to take their car afraid it might be storming in S.F. and Oakland. Clede and the baby are up to mother's to nite. Bede + Ted managed to get the machine up there and back. I am to go in the morning. Clede has her clothes and the baby's all ready and I know she'll be terribly disappointed but I hardly think we'll go, we could take Bede's machine and he, Clede, Baby + I go but I don't think we will. It snowed all day yesterday and I think it was about 16 inches deep. Bede, Ted + Clede snow-balled and made a snow man. I stayed all nite nite before last with mother, was going to stay till evening but Bede came after me in the morning. It was a good thing he did too as the snow was so deep Ted had to get out and push up some of the hills. I had all my upper teeth pulled last Sat. 14th. My gums are still sore but they are getting along fine I think. I'll have my lower 5 out about next week I guess. Morris pulled them: 8 or 9 of them. Russ didn't go to school yesterday I don't know whether he did to day or not. Fred has not rec'd his turkey check for the last turkeys he shipped 3 wks. ago to day. Mrs. Lunt is in the P.O. alone.

Feb 20

Monday and has been a fairly nice day. The snow is all melted around the house but the flat is covered with several inches yet. We didn't get to go to Oakland to hear Bro. Rutherford and haven't got to go on any drives either but I'm planning to go to L.A. about Mon 10 I think maybe Bede, Clede + Baby will go too. I'm sewing every day, I made 2 little dresses for Vona + a pr. of panties, and a dress for Clede last week I had my upper teeth 8 or 9 of them, pulled by Dr. Morris of Choco Jan. 14th and my lower 5, Feb. 4th. My gums healed quickly. Grace sent me $20 and then $50.00 when I was snow bound down at mother's just one day lacking 2 weeks. Mother + I had a good visit and I read "Deliverance" aloud. I went to mother's Friday Jan 20 and it snowed so much that the roads were impassable and I couldn't get home. I guess Tracy went on the special drive to Brawley yesterday. Marie and I would have liked to go to Salinas on the special campaign, but couldn't go. Little Vona is so sweet, doesn't talk much more if any, Thurs. she did. Fred has had a bad cough for about 2 1/2 months. Bede had a boil on his leg last week and 2 on his ankles, Clede had one on her face. 

Mar 22

Here I am at Tracy's in Lynwood- 3129 Flower St We started from home in Big Bend a week ago last Sunday morning or on Sunday Mar 12th. It was raining when we left and rained until after we passed Modesto, hadn't rained down here. We first went to Edna's in Walnut Park- 2644 Cudahy St. they weren't expecting us for 2 or 3 days. Everything was so upset on account of the big earth quake that had happened Friday eve the 10th. Terribly destructive especially in Long Beach + Compton. Wrecked Huntington Park, Walnut Park + Lynwood. They're busy rebuilding all over. I've gone to several meetings + studies. I want to get out as soon as possible. I went to Burbank and ordered my teeth made last week, went back day before yesterday and had them fit and am to go to morrow when I guess I'll get them. They'll cost me $35.00. I do hope I can wear them and that they'll be O.K They're all getting ready for the big drive "Witness Thanksgiving period from Apr. 8 - 16 I got me a new book case $1.25 at the hall last nite. Tracy + Von are busy + very interested in the work. I want to be faithful + humbly obedient to my Heavenly Father. Little Andrew is sweet and bright just says every thing and plain too. Talks plainer than Bobby. Cart, Mary, Gret + Bobbie were over to Ed's last week. Bbbie is a cute little tot isn't very well disciplined but they've put himup to a lot and he'll likely get over that. Andrew is a mite the taller and I should judge quite a lot the heavier. Little Vona is awfully sweet and is so fat, she doesn't say many words. Nearly every day we feel little earthquake shocks. How I miss my little Russell Pal! I rec'd a letter from mother, Marie + Russ last week nut none yet from Fred or Ted. Well the banks have opened for awhile and America is under a dictator. The next few weeks may bring great things.

Apr 14

Friday and quite a warm day. The "Crisis" drive ends day after to morrow (Sunday 16th) Easter Sunday! I  was out Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday, yesterday nor today I haven't been out; just 4 days so far. I have placed 54 booklets so far. Bede + Von have put in long hours every day maybe Von was home part of one day. (Later) Andrew is asleep! Of course he is quite a care but awfully sweet. Cart, Mary, Gret, + Bobby were over to Grace's last eve. Bobby is a cute little tot. I am washing to day will go out to morrow + next day I guess. It is getting awfully hot. Little Vona is so sweet and cute. We still feel shocks. My teeth are feeling quite a bit more "natural" We rec'd cards about a week ago from Homer which we all answered. I get home sick of course, miss Russell so much. 

Apr. 28

I'm writing this with my new pen that I paid 39 cents for when I went into L.A. day before yesterday. It rained yesterdayand is very cloudy to day. Tracy worked late last nite didn't get home till after 8 o'clock. I had gone up to Grace's - Von's birthday - she got lots of presents from Ed a pretty blouse - from Grace, nice Parker pen + pencil, 2 - $5.00 bills, hose from Clede + baby Vona, dress + apron from Tracy + Hazel pretty nite gown + from me cape collar + hairpins. We all had ice cream + cake. I took the bus Tracy + Hazel came later. I had to take off my shoes + socks + wade our way to the bus line. Last Sunday was the drive to Covina. Eleven cars went into action, no trouble, I was in the reserves. We all listened to the transcription machine.

Apr. 29

This has been a cloudy, cool day. Bede + Eugen came back from their trip to Lancaster last nite. Had a good time placed several books + booklets. Grace, Ed + I took Andrew to the circus. He enjoyed the animals and all of it. It was a good show. We had reserved seats. We have just come home from the folks; Hazel had a tooth ache last nite; Tracy got her some tooth ache medicine this A.M. Little Vona is awfully sweet. Tries to say nearly any word you tell her but doesn't talk very plain. She's a little fat cute form. Hazel weighed 126 3/4 lbs. when we went to the doctor's last Saturday. Andrew weighed 33 lbs. about a week ago. It is now 11: o'clock. Tracy takes the juniors to Saugus to morrow. I placed 82 booklets in the Crisis drive - 30 hrs.

May 3

A very windy day. It is now after 1 o'clock and I've just returned from 1 1/2 hrs. witnessing on Platt St. in Br. Chappell's territory. I finished mine the 27th. Placed 2 booklets. Went to the service + business meeting at the hall last nite: Andrew is asleep - Hazel feels O.K. I'll wash some this after noon. To nite is Order of trial in Wilmington in Tracy's zone. I mailed letters to day to Mother + Marie, Fred, Ted + Russ.

May 19

Friday and quite a pretty day, about the 2nd or 3rd we've had this spring. I took Andrew over to the Mojeska Park Car station and then the little park close to where Tracy + Hazel live and he had a fine time. No stork yet. We went to the doctor's last nite. Hazel weighed 130 1/2 lbs. She feels well, says her back has ached a little the past few days. Andrew weighed over 33 lbs. 2 weeks ago. He is so bright + sweet - says every thing and so plain. I haven't been out in the work for several days as I've about finished Br. Chappel's territory and am out of Radio programs also. I'm to go to Beverly Hills Sunday in Tracy's car. His car is no. 4. I want to brush up on my "order of trial, " Br. Toutjiam spoke last Sunday, good of course. Nite before last went to Sr. Millars for "order of trial" study. Bede led. Tracy was leading one for the juniors. Cat + Gret attended. Mary has been ill with the "flu"

June 21

Wednesday and a pretty day cool + pleasant. We've been home just a week last Sat. I have most of the house cleaning done. I've been alone quite a lot the past few days. Bed's car is in the garage for repairs. He, Bob, Marie, Mother + Ted went  to Lincoln to hear Br. Rost + Toutjiam several days ago + coming home a man side swiped him. No one hurt seriosly. Bob had his teeth knocked loose + his chest bumped. He was riding in the rumble seat. Hazel's baby boy was 1 mo. old day before yesterday. When I left he was 3 weeks old and growing to beat the band. We stopped at Bess's on the way home. Her boy is huskey and cute, weighs 32 lbs. Little Vona is so sweet, talks a lot. Perry, Ethel, Nellie + the two kids were here day before yesterday. The baby stands alone. P. Crain + his wife came yesterday.

June 30

Friday - a beautiful morning; I guess Mother + Marie start for L.A. this A.M. I was down there stayed 2 nites came home Wed. eve, made a dress for mother + fixed one for her. The big drive commences to morrow. Grace sent out books + booklets, came 2 or 3 days ago. Bede is working started, the 22nd. Fred has been getting his mill fixed up ready to mow. Lyman + Bill having been working here. Lyman commenced the 22nd layed off 1 1/2 days + up to last nite had worked 6 1/2 days + Bill J. 5 1/2 days up to last nite. They're not working to day. Mike P. has gone into town + will get stuff for the mine with the $6.00 check Rita gave to Fred. Clede is getting milk from Moak has gotten 5 qts. including this A.M. We went tothe closing exercises at school the 23rd. Russ did well, 2 graduates.

July 13

I believe it will be another hot day as the past few days have been. It registered 96 here on our fron porch yesterday. Fred + Lyman went to town yesterday in the old truck got home after dark with no lights; blew out a tire and came home from Durham on the run. (Lyman + Bill Lane worked - Lyman 13 days + 2 hrs. Bill 11 days + 2 hrs. up to last nite. They are working to day) Fred took 10 hens yesterday got 12 cents a lb. Don Crain is leaving the camp to day I guess. I wanted to get over before she left but did't. Russ, Bob + I went into Oroville early July 6th and witnessed till noon then Bob went home + Russ + I stayed till the *th when Bob came in after us + Bob + I witnessed that day till noon. Altogether I got in about 9 hrs. + 16 placements, Bob 4 hrs. + 5 placements. Russell rubbed blisters on his heels the first day + couldn't witness after that, spent his time at the library. Cledeweaned Vona July 4th Vona is awfully cute + sweet.

July 30

Sunday and not so hot as it was the few days just past. Last week one day was 101, 100 twice and 98 a number of times. Bede + Ted left for L.A. a week ago this A.M. and according to their letters arrived in L.A. or Walnut Park at 10;50. Bede had rec'd a telegram brot up from Los Plumas by Johnie Moak Sat afternoon. Bede had been sick all week had fever several days sore throat + swelled gland on the right side worked up to Sat nite and felt pretty bad when he came home (the 15th) Fred is working down on the river with Ransome Clark; they're putting up a kind of a large mill. Fred got his steer and he and Lyman hauled him in in the truck got $27.60 and gave it to Mrs. Crain, she wouldn't consent to Fred's keeping out any even for gas. Jim Crain gave Fred enough for a few groceries and some gas. Mike P. has given us two water mellons also some meat. I guess Mother will be home the 4th I'll be glad to see her. Russ + I want to go down in about 2 weeks. Clede is sewing herself  a dress, she hopes to go soon. I guess Bede got his bus job, hope so. I don't get a chance to witness much. Russ + I are reading Gov't

Aug 15

Tuesday - a cooler day than the past few days have been. It registers now about 91 at 2:30. Yesterday it registered 103 + the day before 102 it seemed awfully hot too. Bob + Lyman went to work knocking almonds yesterday morning morn. Fred came home yesterday morning about 10 o'clock from the south Modesto + vicinity. He left a week ago tomorrow didn't get any thing definate. He was awfully tired when he got home - I went up town Sat. with Bob + got some groceries. Rena sent us a check for $10.00 The Rowes left 2 weeks ago to day. I think Russ + I may start for L.A. next Sunday. Clede + Vona are over to Mother's. Bob took them over Sat. evening. I miss the baby awfully. She's so sweet and cute, says lots of words, puts sentences to gether; calls me "Ma", I'll bet Bede misses her. Mothergot home Aug 4th reports a dandy time. I want to get to L.A. and get out in the work. Things are shaping fast.

1934

Feb. 14

Here I am at Mother's at Y.H.(Yankee Hill) I left Walnut Park 2 weeks ago this A.M. and got here Sat. 3rd at 12:15(noon) I stayed in Bakerfield the 1st nite, Merced 2nd nite + Marysville the 3rd nite. I met Feda Miller in Chico Sat. afternoon, helped her take care of little Gene we weighed him (27 1/2 lbs) and I went to the show with Freda + Ralph, went out home after the show, got to Mother's a few min. after midnite. Everybody is well. Spot hangs around Mother's. Fred coughs considerably is going to Oakland with Don Crain next Sunday morn, I guess. I wish we had every thing away from the Crain place - I plan to go back to L.A. early in March. I saw Russell's teacher day before yesterday - she spoke highly of Russ. I miss all the folks. Little Vona is so sweet so are Andrew + Roger. Bede, Clede + Vona took me across the Ridge route the new hi way, fine. The hi way up here is well under way. Bob + Mariewent to townonce on it. They say it's pretty. There has been not a bit of snow up here so far this winter - a very warm open winter every where I guess. I stayed at Grace's 4 mos. this last time. Little Roger walks around chairs good. I guess I'll go to the Crain place to nite - I was out there 2 or 3 days last week came back Sunday.

Feb 19

Monday - Russ didn't go to school to day as it was raining hard this A.M. rained hard all nite. I guess Fred went with D. Crain to Oakland yesterday morn. Marie is sick with the flu, was in bed all day yesterday + to day - coughs and head(sinus) hurts. Mother has just finished an every day dress that is started.

Feb 25

Sunday + a rainy day. Marie is still sick, she's had a time with her nose, eye + head - she's here at Mother's came last Wednesday. Mother has been sick for the past 2 days with the flu also, feels better to nite. I haven't been over to the Crain place since Fred left for Oakland - too rainy + every body sick. Spot is here. I feel pretty well, am chief cook + bottle washer.

Mar 6

A very beautiful day as have been all this month with the exception of a day or so. Marie is feeling much better to day + yesterday no sinus pain. Mother still feels "not so good". Marie was over to her house to day + washed some. Bob + I went to town yesterday - he paid on his place has only $40.00 more to pay. Bob was not well + didn't work last nite. A young man + wife and little girl also older woman came here to day on their way out to the Crain place, they're to take the Crain place; I gave them my key so they could put the piano in the house. We got a letter that little Roger took his first step Feb. 16th he has taken one step at a time several times since. We ate the rooster, J.W. to day for dinner. Russ didn't go to school to day felt a little douncy(?)

Mar 16

Friday a pretty day but I do sure feel punk and mother doesn't feel so good either. We're getting ready to leave to morrow morn for L.A. Bob will crate the sewing machine today. Bob and I went over to the Crain place yesterday and got some things, also lumber to make the crate. Fred will have been gone 4 weeks to morrow.

Apr 20

This is Friday a rather cloudy cool day. I am sitting at Grace's 741 - W - 103rd St L.A where we moved 2 weeks ago to day. I have just returned from Bede's where I was for the past 2 days. Little Vona has a badly swollen right eye, it's better to day. Tracy + Hazel have moved to 613 W. 103rd My girl's wedding day was Apr. 10th she is now Mrs. Box. They took mother home last Monday as they went on their way to Wyoming. Russ went home a week ago to morrow.

June 7

Thurs morning, cloudy. I'm getting ready to leave Grace's in L.A. for Y.H. this A.M. I have rec'd 2 letters + cards from Von since she has been away.

June 21

Thurs a pretty day no hot weather so far. I arrived here at Mother's Sat. 9th. Mother, Bob + Russ met me in Oroville where I arrived a little after 4 P.M. came home by way of the new Hi way, not all done. Bob is working days at the mine his car is out of order now. Trex comes ater him. John Mc/Claskey is going to help him fix it to nite. We all went to see Russell graduate last Fri. nite - June 15th. He was valedictorian and did fine. He passed with honors + highest grades, his teacher Mrs. Mc/Clure says he is a remarkable boy - she never expects to have another like him, expects him to be nothing less than governor - in class prophecy they had him senator. The Mc/Claskey women left the Crain place with the truck going north, a week ago to day. Russ and I sleep out side. A stray dog came here several days ago we fed him and he isn't afraid of us now.

June 29

Friday, Real early in the morning warm + windy. Quite warm yesterday. Russ + I came back to mother's from the Crain cabin before daylight yesterday morn with Bob as he came from the mine. I felt a little sick yesterday morn. Russ and I plan to start day after to morrow morn for L.A. I have a little over $14.00 for the trip + sending my box. We had quite a rain last Monday evening + night, hail too. Mother caught the tubs full of water + the mattress + bedding out side got soaked altho it was covered with a canvas. The people that bring meat up here took our stray dog, a shepherd, he was one they'd lost over a month before. We liked the dog a lot + hated to see him go and he didn't want to go. Mother has 2 little kittens. My I'm tanned! The "World Recovery " campaign starts to morrow.

Sept 19 - '34

This is Wed. and quite a hot day. I'm at Mother's - she and Marie are in Oroville - where they went last Sunday. Mother had a badly swelled + inflamed eye and went to the Dr. - he said she had an absess on the upper lid. He told her to get Boric acid crystals and put some in water then put it on the eye as a hot compress 4 or 5 times a day - 20 min. at a time, also gave her a perscription to get filled of something to drop in her eye. It started getting sore the day we left Grace's (Sept. 8th) Marie has rented an apartment of Baker's in Oroville at 12.50 per month. Mother paid $5.00 on the rent. Marie has gone in to witness with "Pros. + Fam." also to be there on the big drive Sept 30 to Oct 9. Russ goes to Hi - likes it fine so far; missed the first week on account of being in L.A. I miss every body in L.A. especially my darling little girl - Vona. Bed's baby little Jimmy was growing when I left. Well I have mother's house all cleaned up and will go in with Bob to morrow morning may stay to witness.

Oct 31

Wed. after noon. It has rained nearly all day. I am at Mother's. Russ is at school of course, likes it fine - wants to go to the Halloween program out here at the Concow school to nite. Fred stayed all nite here night before last, looks thin and bad - I don't believe he coughs so badly. Albert Busch was burried the 22nd of this month. Carter + Clark were here about 10 day, came Sep 21 + left Sep 30th. Ima died about Sept 12th I think. Zena Clark Mullins died this A.M early.

Nov. 9

Friday and a beautiful morning, as was yesterday. Marie + I walked over to Anna's yesterday and I sewed on Marie's flowered dress. We went to Zena's funeral Nov. 2, she was buried in Clark's private burial ground. I want so much to go to L.A. for the drive from 24th to Dec. 2nd; Russ likes his school hasn't missed a day since he started. Some of the men at the Surcease are laid off awhile waiting for the new compressor. The new Hi-way was open Nov. 1st. We're all well. Haven't seen Fred for almost 2 weeks; Marie had Lena Hendric's machine brot over last nite.

Nov 17

Saturday + raining, has rained all day, everything soaked. I mailed a letter to Ted to day to Perris, Calif. Della is not with him yet. The "Thanksgiving" drive starts a week from to - day. I measured Russ to-day he is 4 ft. 11 1/4 in tall.

Dec 5

Wednesday 11:30 A.M. a beautiful day so far bright and sunny. Marie + I stayed in Oroville last week from Sat eve(24th) to Sunday noon(Dec 2nd) at W. Virginia Inn. One day it rained(Friday) but was nice the rest of the time. Marie got 22 hrs. + placed 117 - I got in 15 1/2 hrs. - 54. I got a new pr. low heeled shoes and rubbed 2 blisters on one of me feet. I want to go to L.A. in about 2 weeks or before. Russ still likes Hi is very interested in sports - especially foot ball. Br. Rutherford is to speakat the Shrine Aud. Jan. 13th. Fred was here last week, cut about a tier of wood for Mother. I'm wondering how the St. car strike is in L.A. I rec'd a letter from Della in Riverside a few days ago.

1935

Jan 1

Tuesday and a very pretty day it has been. I am at Grace's in L.A. I stayed all nite at Bede's last nite + till this eve. Bede + I worked out in Hermosa Beach yesterday with the 3 books and the petition. I washed at Bede's to day. Vona is so sweet + pretty - talks perfectly plain. The baby is so pretty. He is fat, but not so very large. Has no teeth. Little Roger, who was sick almost a month ago is much better. Andrew is growing. Bede isn't working. I came here a week ago to morrow. Bob + Marie got their De Soto a week ago on Dec. 22nd. We're looking forward to the convention - 11th, 12th + 13th.

Apr. 2nd

Ed + I have just finished cleaning the house. Ed's stomach bothers her. I mailed a letter to Ted + Della yesterday also their Watch Tower. Bede had a transcription meeting last nite substituted, is working for the SERA to day, worked last week also. A week ago last Sun. we heard the new sound car that B.R gave the L.A. class, grand. I guess Bede, Ed, + Grace will go to Bakersfield next Sunday. I hope I can go to the convention. Tracy is trying to plan to take a bus. He + Hazel + kids spent Sun. evening + afternoon at Cart's + Mary's, Jimmie has a tooth, noticed it first just 2 or 3 days ago. He began crawling Mar. 1st, climbs up everything + walks around, sat alone good Jan. 24th is awfully sweet; weighed 19 lbs. here on Grace's scales last Sat. Vona weighs 35 1/2. I weigh 151 - Grace 130 - Ed 124 1/2 - Clede 95 - Bede 175 - Tracy 210 - Hazel 111 - Andrew 40 - Rodie 28 - Cart 104 1/2 - Chet 210 1/2 - that's all that weighed. Mary is looking awfully big + quite fat. Conditions in Europe are tense - looks like war. The Gideone Picture is fine. I'm home sick to see my boy Russ. Rodie says oodles of words, anything + everything but not long sentences, just 2 or 3 words sentences, not very plain. Weather has been cloudy + cold.

Apr - 27

Sat - cloudy, as usual - we've had very little sunshine this year - some think the same sonditions that are causing the dust storms thru the middle west, are causing the unusual, cloudy, muggy weather. At the meeting last nite - convention was discussed mostly. I had hoped to be able to go but the bus is definitely out - Tracy may take his car and go. I spent the day at Tracy's yesterday. Kids are fine. Hazel is sick morning, doesn't show much. Rodie says words but practically no sentences yet, is still thin, but I believe looks better than he did. He weighs over 28 lbs. Andrew 42 - Bobbie 36 lbs. Mary was over 2 or 3 days ago - weighs 183 lbs. Ed - Grace + I spent the evening 2 or 3 days ago (Wed - 24) Clede + babies are well. Clede is awfully thin - fell a day or two ago and struck her head + cut it on the corner of the cublard - has a bruised heel. Little Jimmie is so sweet walks around chairs holding on by one hand. Day before yesterday I went out with Bede up in the Palos Verde Hills while he witnessed I kept the 2 kids, Vonie + Jimmie they were so good. We were out about 4 hrs. and little Jimmie had nothing to eat all that time and was so good natured + sweet + smart. Bede is still working for the SERA - gets $16.00 a week. Marie will be down day after tomorrow - I think Gret may marry Frank from what she said. Forney + Von were O.K. when I last heard, their accident turned out better than I expected. I wish I could run up to Y.H.

May - 18

Saturday and a very pretty day - windy of course. Bede + Clede were over to dinner to nite and little Jimmie has started walking - took 2 + 3 steps several times, 5 steps once 8 steps another time and 11 steps. He has 3 teeth and another about thru. He stood alone good the day he was 9 mos old : sat alone good Jan. 24th Mary's baby boy born May 4 is doing fine - he weighed 8 lbs. 10 oz - Mary weighed 186 lbs. just before he was born. 

June 27

Thurs. and a cool morning, the past few days been quite hot 95 to 97 0/0. I arrived here last Sat. 22nd we're going into town to day - to see a house for Mother to rent. Bob intends to leave a L.A. about July 10th I think. I came on the bus to Sacramento($7.40) left L.A. 8:15 P.M. arrived Sac. at 9:55 A.M next day, left on the Sac. Northern from Sac. at 10:30 ($2.40) arrived Oroville 1:30. Hated to leave, every body in L.A. especially the babies, all are so sweet. Little Jimmie has walked since May 16th fairly runs now, walks out in the ground + all over. Rodie looks better now, doesn't put sentences to gether yet, doesn't talk at all plain. Ted + Della are at Clede's. Forney + Von are at Tracy's. We, Forney, Frank B. + I arrived home from the convention Tues. nite 11th and Ted, Della + Von arrived the next Sat. 15th. The home car was wrecked on the desert about 15 mi. Lordsburg New Mexico and Ted, Della, + Von stayed +brot things in. Had a wonderful convention big broadcast June 2. I went with Ohl's started Thurs. eve May 23rd, arrived in Washington DC Wed. 11:30 P.M. May 29th. 4 of us in the car. Br. Ohl, Br. Finke, Frank B, a young fellow and me. Tracy left the same eve we did arrived Tues. 28. He, sister Cobb + her mother and Sr Ball were in his car. On the next page is a record of some of the places we stopped going + coming on the trip.

We left L.A. Thurs. eve from Br. + Sr. Sargent's at 6:50 May 23 crossed the border into Arizona.

Sept. 5 

Thurs.- morn- I'll try to go out in the work to day. Russ + I went to the Hi-school for him to register yesterday - His school starts next Tues. 10th. We live so far from Hi - I want to find something to do - I worked for Mrs. Kuhn from July 31 - Aug 6 - $7.00 + at the Oroville cannery from Aug 18 to 23 - $9.94 - I paid Baker's $2.00 for a room - tram fair 54 cents + 25 cents + other expenses left not much. European conditions very war like. We met at Sr. Swans(?) last Sunday. I acted as chairman - we went to Claire's for lunch yesterday. I put upp 33 qts of peaches this week - last week 70 + mother put up 50 - altogether 153.

July 4th

Thurs. and a warmer day than we've had for several days; it registers 87 to day + for the past 6 days the highest it had registered was 83 - it seems pleasant to day. We are packing to move into Chico - Peck will be here to move us Sat. morn - Russ is over to Fred's to day; went as Bob went last nite to work. Bob doesn't work any more till Sat then he works till 1 o'clock then he's thru for good.

A little side note from the end of the journal that Grandma Mabel wrote:

g.a. No - 384 June 6/34

For constipation- cut bunch of celery = bunch of carrots up in 3 pts. of water - boil 20 min then add handful of spinach boil 10 min. longer - strain thru seive add enough water to make 2 qts. take 3 or 4 glasses daily - a help in diabetes, arthritis, nervousness etc. also article on "Baptism"

g.a. 383 - on cooking wheat -

g.a. 398 (Dec. 19/34)

"Symposium on Herbs"

I worked for Mrs Kuh from July 31 - Aug 6 - $7.00

Worked in Oroville from Sun. Aug. 18 - 25; $9.94 cents

had not much left after paying expenses

Cash left by Fred

Aug-4th                    $10.00

                                    9.25

                                      .75

paid mother on hauling            $2.00

"                 " for Russell's milk   3.00

Russell's shoes                          $3.50

"           " sox (4 pr.)                      .50

"              hair cut                         .25

                                                            

                                                 $9.25

75 cents for extra milk

etc.

                                    

Aug. 25th                                         $5.00

                                                          2.85

 Kettle -             $1.00                                   

Sugar                   .50                       $2.15

House slippers     .71

Hair - cut             .25

Jar rims + lids     .39

extra milk etc                

for Russ              2.85

Sept 1                              $5.00

Russ milk        3.00

Sugar                .50

Jar lids              .14

Feed for Turkeys

                     3.50

                     1.00

                     1.00

                       .35

                       .39

                       .50

                     1.85

                     1.25

                     2.00

                       .50

                     3.00

 July - 24      4.00

                     7.25

                     5.00

                     8.13

                     6.91

                     7.15

                     4.94

                     3.66

                     3.70

                   10.55

Phone - T.W. 7875

Edna + Grace + Von 

                741 - W - 103 St. L.A.

          245 Windward Ave. Venice

Bess - 1810 - 21st St. Sac.

Tracy + Hazel 513 - W - 103 St. L.A.

Bill + Verna - 129 Kenwood Way S.F.

Rena - Copco, Siskiyou Co. Calif

Anna F. Bassell (unable to read)

          329 North St. (unable to read)

          (unable to read)

J.E. 323 - E - 94th St. L.A.

End of Journal