Category Archives: Personal History

“tried to make me eat my own sticky candy.” Monday, August 20, 1945 19           Sun. Awake bright & early. Put in the morning. Dad & I went to Church with Stutts. Connie & Alf took the Service. It was pretty musical. Sang a lot of old Hymns. Went to Fred Lawrences for supper. I wentContinue reading “Aug 19-25, 1945”

“Pert danced with me.” Wednesday, August 15, 1945 12           Sun. Kept busy all morning. At noon we three girls walked to Killians and paid them for their loans, also saw Barbara’s wedding pictures. Had lunch at home, then went to Church. Joyce and Eric took the service. Sermon was very good. Doris & Willard tookContinue reading “Aug 12-18, 1945”

“Had a buggar of an afternoon.” Thursday, August 9, 1945 5              Sun. Mom & girls went to S.S. at 11. I straightened up my room, put odd things away, etc. Had lunch before 1. Doris, Eveline & Willard came up for the fishing poles. We went to Freemans before three. Had a very nice time.Continue reading “Aug 5-11, 1945”

“got a balance. The first one. I have had by myself.” Wednesday, August 1, 1945 29           Sun. S.S. This morn at 11, and no church. Dad was away with the car, so we went up with Sterlings. Isabelle rode the bike, and I rode it from there to McGugans. Monty, Bill, & Talbot were inContinue reading “July 29 to Aug 4, 1945”

“The farm is a mess. The neighbours are all coming to help clean it up today.” Monday, July 23, 1945 22           Sun. Mom & girls went to McGugans to pick strawberries this morn. I helped do work, then at 12 George Cranes came in. Before they were gone, Pete Gaabs came. We coaxed them toContinue reading “July 22-28, 1945”

“We locked ourselves out tonight.” Tuesday July17, 1945 15           Sun. We painted a Rodeo sign this morn, and put it on the gate. Went to S.S. & Church. During S.S. Jack Hawton told me about a Rodeo he had once seen. Came home after church. I started a letter. Had supper. Drove to Freemans, visitedContinue reading “July 15-21, 1945”

“Got up at 5 o’clock, I watched the sun for 1 1/2 hrs, having an eclipse.” Monday, July 9, 1945 8              Sun. Got up at 11. Had a nice little visit from Ken Mitchell, who brought the cups back. We washed them, had lunch & went to Church. I wrote many letters & stuff, after,Continue reading “July 8-14, 1945”

“It rained & had to run home.” Saturday, July7, 1945 July 1     Sun. Hawtons (Jacks) came after church, for supper. We girls made ice-cream. They left at a reasonable hour. We girls rode to the corner with them, and walked back home. 2              Mon. Public Holiday! So I went to town with Giroux’s and worked.Continue reading “July 1-7, 1945”

“I put in an “H” of a day.” Monday, June 25, 1945 24           Sun. Beautiful day! The men & all us kids went down to the dam about 9.30. We kids had a ride in Beryls Motor Boat. What a thrill & it was small. We were out for 40 min. went back & triedContinue reading “June 24-30, 1945”

“A terrific day for heat.” Thursday, June 21, 1945 17           Sun. A beautiful day. Uncle Tom is out here. He, Dad, Isabelle & Mr. S. went fishing this morning. I was up at 8. Dad a lot of odd things. Read a chapter of Socialism. Wilma & I lay in the trees and read. DorisContinue reading “June 17-23, 1945”