22 Sat. Isabelle’s Birthday. She & Winnifred drove to the school with the pony. Were out most of the morning. Woodworks were here after dinner, also Mr Andries, & Doris came up for a few minutes. Did homework. Sang again tonight. 23 Sun. The girls were outside quite a bit. I wrote an essay thisContinue reading “1944-04-22 to 04-28”
Author Archives: Chris Boyle
1944-04-15 to 04-21
15 Sat. Got up real late. Didn’t accomplish much of anything. Celeste & Doreen came while we were still having breakfast. Leila & Myrtle came over. Leila had a lesson. We all went to town this afternoon. Mom & we girls, Doreen & Mrs. Stutt saw show. “The Gangs all here” Carmen Miranda, Alice Faye,Continue reading “1944-04-15 to 04-21”
1944-04-01 to 04-07
Apr 1 Sat. Dad & Mr. S. worked at Willis all day. We cleaned. I gave Leila a lesson, washed my head, bathed, did a little studying. Went to bed at a reasonable hour. Winnifred couldn’t come out today. 2 Sun. Up late. I studied. Girls skated on the pool west of the house. WeContinue reading “1944-04-01 to 04-07”
1944-04-08 to 04-14
8 Sat. We did up the work early. Mom & we girls went to town about 11.15. Took bread up to the room & had lunch there. Went out to Marg’s. The baby is very cute. Had home made candy. Then back into town to Cleland’s. Saw Helen, Stuart, Aunt Mena & Uncle Tom cameContinue reading “1944-04-08 to 04-14”
1944-03-25 to 03-31
25 Sat. Up around 8. Flew through the work. Whole family came in to town, 11 o’clock. Men went to the sale a Halbrite. We had a lunch in the club. We girls walked up to the hospital & saw Mrs. McGugan for a half-hour. Then we went to the show. “Stage-Door Canteen”. Fairly good,Continue reading “1944-03-25 to 03-31”
The Root of Community
Community grows from what we have in common! Devon and James have been in community since 1991. At quick glance you may spot that they are both bald. You might be deceived into thinking that they do not have similar BMI (body mass index). This picture was taken two years ago, and physical things doContinue reading “The Root of Community”
1944-03-18 to 03-24
18 Sat. Scrubbed & waxed the kitchen floor. Dad & the girls went to town. Leila was here for dinner, & had a lesson. Wilma & Shirley had lessons tonight. I baked a marble cake this afternoon. Then washed my head. 19 Sun. Did homework. Played piano for about an hour after lunch. Mom stillContinue reading “1944-03-18 to 03-24”
1944-03-11 to 03-17
11 Sat. Gave Wilma a lesson. She went to town with Stutts, Dad with Harry & Isabelle & Shirley with Jean. I had a very short snooze. Bathed, did homework. Peggy & Ruth & Mrs Farrell came for supper. Jenny didn’t get here until about eight. Barbara didn’t come home & Doris was sick. WeContinue reading “1944-03-11 to 03-17”
1944-03-04 to 03-10
4 Sat. Odds & ends this morn. Gave Wilma & Shirley lessons. Dad & the three girls went to town. I had a sleep, the did homework. Fern & Leila came home with them. They & Isabelle went to a party at Killians. I was invited, but was too sleepy. Had worked hard. 5 Sun.Continue reading “1944-03-04 to 03-10”
1944-02-26 to 03-03
26 Sat. Gave Leila a lesson this afternoon. She went to town with all the rest. I stayed here alone. Charlie Candy’s came in to hire me to play at Halbrite next Fri. I gave Wilma & Shirley each a lesson tonight. Washed & set Wilma’s hair. Isabelle & I danced a bit. 27 Sun.Continue reading “1944-02-26 to 03-03”