“Had nearly every dance.” Friday, October 12, 1945 7 Sun. Thanksgiving. Awoke at 9.45. The day was absolutely terrific & windy & dusty. I went to church with Stutts. The men stayed home. There was hardly anyone at church, but Mr. Stewart’s Sermon was grand, the best this year. Had an early chicken supper, thenContinue reading “October 7 to 13, 1945”
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Sept 30 to October 6, 1945
“Aunt Mena plays too loud to sing to.” Sunday, September 30, 1945 30 Sun. Awoke before ten. Went to church with Stutts. Alice, Isabelle & I sang “The Glory Song.” Dad & Mr. Stutt were fishing, so didn’t go to church. We had fish for supper. We had plenty of music this evening. Aunt MenaContinue reading “Sept 30 to October 6, 1945”
Sept 23-29, 1945
“The deaf & dumb man asked me to go to the show.” Saturday, September 29, 1945 23 Sun. Slept in until ten. Took a bath, and lay down after lunch. Wilma invited Miss Dodley over for supper, so woke us up when she saw her coming. Didn’t have a very deep sleep. Miss D. seemsContinue reading “Sept 23-29, 1945”
Sept 16-22, 1945
“Quite nice Mountie. Ahem.” Friday, September 21, 1945 16 Sunday. Accomplished quite a few things this morning. Dad & I went to church with Stutts. It was a miserable, cold day, but there was a nice fire on. Not many there. Albert Lawrences came to our place for supper. Left at 8. We Talked untilContinue reading “Sept 16-22, 1945”
Sept 9-15, 1945
“somehow I don’t seem settled or satisfied.” Sunday, September 9, 1945 9 Sun. No Church. Awoke at 7.30, much to my disgust. Pert was home, but Dean & Neil at Worthy’s. Had a lovely breakfast. Talked (we kids) until lunch time. Lloyd Bennings came this aft, also Dean & Neil got home. Went to ourContinue reading “Sept 9-15, 1945”
Part #5, 2018 Trip to the Arctic Ocean
We had some time (as we awaited the spring opening of the ferries,) so we took at SIDE TRIP TO ALASKA. This is the fifth and final part of our five part series. Part 5, Alaska Side Trip had now been added to our Drive to Tuktoyaktuk Page . You can view any, or all,Continue reading “Part #5, 2018 Trip to the Arctic Ocean”
Sept 2-8, 1945
“I was highly pleased when Mr. Powers immediately gave me dictation.” Monday September 3, 1945 2 Sun. I woke up at 6.15, and got up at seven, went to Regina on the bus. Sat with Jane Young, Mr. Masig’s student. Roy met me at the bus, we went right to Aunt Mena’s. Saw them forContinue reading “Sept 2-8, 1945”
“Life Flashing Before My Eyes”
Welcome to the hobby of Family History! One way to consume history is as a distraction: like video games, TV Sports, quilting, jig saw puzzles, social media … Just keep this history at your finger-tips, bookmarked ready-to-go when your brain needs a brief reprieve. This can also be a participative hobby. You can go throughContinue reading ““Life Flashing Before My Eyes””
Aug 26 to Sept 1, 1945
“She just wept with happiness.” Saturday, September 1, 1945 26 Sun. Roy, Isabelle, Dad & Mr. Stutt went fishing. Wilma went and cleaned the church. Robert & I walked over to Killians, gave Barbara a wedding gift, saw her Brides Book, & pictures. Had lunch, then went to Church. No man there again, except Mr.Continue reading “Aug 26 to Sept 1, 1945”
Aug 19-25, 1945
“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”