Tag Archives: Prairie Life

“Very lazy day. I couldn’t find anything to do.“ Sunday April 15, 1945 15           Sun. Very lazy day. I couldn’t find anything to do. This afternoon Mom invited Stutts for supper. They came about 4.45. This evening Elton, Ailyne & Mr. Freeman came over. They stayed til 11.30. We had lunch. It was midnight orContinue reading “April 15-21, 1945”

“MacDonalds field was on fire over west tonight“ Saturday April 14, 1945 8              Sun. Rather a cool day. I studied for about 1/2 hour. The folks went to McGugans after lunch. We girls got the vegetables ready for supper. Played the piano. I read quite a bit of my book. Russ & Lilian came forContinue reading “April 8-14, 1945”

“The family shouted that a music pupil was coming“ Monday, April 2, 1945 Apr 1     Easter Sunday. Got up in good time. Were going to go to church, but thought better of it, & decided to go to the hospital & see Aunt Mena & U. Tom. They are getting along pretty well. Came outContinue reading “April 1-7, 1945”

“Nearly froze at the well. The water was so cold.“ Saturday, March 31, 1945 25           Sun. Didn’t sleep well last night. Jean called and invited us down there. I did my work, then we had lunch. Left about 3 o’clock. Had a fairly nice visit, and a grand supper. Put in time when we cameContinue reading “March 25-31, 1945”

“Had 3 other invitiations out to Felners, Pierces & Monty’s.“ Sunday, March 18, 1945 18           Sun. Celeste Felner was over here before we kids were up to invite us over there, but we were having company. Nora & Bill & Marion came out after two. We had dinner about 4.30, and they played until 6.30.Continue reading “March 18-24, 1945”

“Had ice-cream which Isabelle & Dad had made.“ Sunday, March 11, 1945 11           Sun. Nice Day. Kinda windy. Did some home work. We kids played softball this afternoon. Had ice-cream which Isabelle & Dad had made. We four girls went for a walk after supper. Homework & played the piano, listened to Gildersleeve. Had aContinue reading “March 11-17, 1945”

“went to see Uncle Tom in the hospital“ Sunday, March 4, 1945 4              Sun. Cold & windy. Up About 9.45. Cleaned up, combed hair. After lunch, did my shorthand & Bookkeep. & wrote to Patsy. Dad & Mom went to town early to meet the bus. Saw Mr Garland, & went to see Uncle TomContinue reading “March 4 – 10, 1945”

“Saw in the new Co-op store after school.“ Tuesday, February 27, 1945 25           Sun. Nearly eleven before I woke up. Read a little, had lunch. Miss Farrell went to Dorwarts. We went over to Freeman’s about 3.30. Had a nice visit & then the grandest supper. Ailyne had made the swellest chocolate cake. We hadContinue reading “February 25 to March 3, 1945”

“Washed 10 pair of stockings & my tam & gloves.“ Saturday, February 24, 1945 18           Sun. Didn’t waken until nearly eleven. Wrote in my contest book. Had Dad singing this aft. We three girls walked down to Sterlings & practiced their song for Friday. Came home & had supper. Listened to Gildersleeve tonight. Talked. BedContinue reading “February 18-24, 1945”

“there were Valentines all over the dresser for me.“ Wednesday, February 14, 1945 11           Sun. Absolutely grand out. We girls all went to Killians. I skated 1 1/2 hrs. Came home & studied a little. Dad & I made a freezer of ice-cream, before the girls came home. Cleaned up. Then Mrs. S., Doris &Continue reading “February 11-17, 1945”