August 2
1934 - A little rain fell today. Reva took me to a show "Disreali." It was a rotten show but nice being with her again.
1935 - Kay and I rode down to the Agency with Ted M. I fixed over some of my time slips. Went swimming when we got back.
1936 - Just loafed around. Put rings on our chicks. More choke cherries. Cloudy but warm.
1937 - More like summer again. Went to HeHe last night for my papers.
1938 - Was cool and clear today.
August 3
1934 - Taking it easy today. Reva called up at noon. Beat Roy M at horse shoes. Buck and I went for a ride after supper.
1935 - Kay and I are going to Dry Hollow tonight. We did some bead work this afternoon.
1936 - Baby is 6 months today and weighs 19 lbs. Warm. Working in cement.
1937 - Was kinda warm again. Pay day soon. Cut some wood. Our carrots are growing.
1938 - Nice cool weather. Listened to Kay Kayser.
August 4
1934 - Fire detail, got my check. Saw Ernie again. Ate supper at Stantons. Reva and I went to the dance. Saw Moon and Underwood.
1935 - Drove the Government Dodge dump to Dry Hollow last night. Bum lights. Came back by Old Mill and brought Naomi to the huckleberry feast.
1936 - Hot. Picked some more choke cherries.
1937 - Went to Agency this evening and got my $90.00. Kay and Fat stayed down.
1938 - Went after our checks but I was the only one to get mine. Caught a 15 inch Dolly at Schoolie. Saw 2 does.
August 5
1934 - Pretty sleepy. Fire truck went to HeHe. Our ball team got beat 12-13 by Peter's Pasture. Went up on top of HeHe Butte via road.
1935 - Was at Simnasho to huckleberry feast last night. Stan and his wife came up and took Kay to Gresham. Bum got in a wreck last Sat.
1936 - Rode up to the show with Hi "No More Ladies." Was pretty hot today.
1937 - Windy. Going after Fat and Kay and our groceries.
1938 - Went out and visited Charlie. Was windy today.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Dad's Diary July 30 - August 1
July 30
1934 - Was up most of the night. Heard Reva on the phone. Geo. C and I went to Deer Springs hunting. No luck. Sure am lonely.
1935 - Rode up to Beaver with Cliff M. Kay will come up tomorrow. It seems funny without her here.
1936 - Was hot today. We are filling in our ditches now. Hankins was visiting Kay this PM.
1937 - Was awful cool today. Simnasho Post Office burned down. Cut a little wood after supper. (I never did know there was a Simnasho PO! - m)
1938 - The visitility is clearing up.
July 31
1934 - Men came back from the fire. I was a little "on" for a while. My pal Ernie is in trouble.
1935 - Went to show. "Sweet Music." Rudy Vallee, was good. Kay came back with us. We rode with Alvin. Stan and his wife are here.
1936 - Worked with the plumber today. Was hot. Picked some choke cherries.
1937 - Was cold and windy today. Cut some wood in the evening.
1938 - They are celebrating at Simnasho. Huckleberry Feast. (Note: As I write this on July 30, 2009, the huckleberry Feast is planned for Sunday, August 2, 2009. It is not determined by the calendar, but by the ripeness of the berries- m)
August 1
1934 - It is plenty warm now days. Reva called today Ws good to hear her voice. Played the phonograph and got the blues. (The phonograph is a tall Edison. He said someone at the camp who was leaving, gave it to him. It has thick Edison records. It is now at my house. m)
1935 - Kay is going to Gresham next week with Stanley after her mother and Zelma. Was warm today. Another month gone. (This was probably the end of berry picking in Gresham. We went as children in June to pick strawberries, then it was raspberries - m)
1936 - Paid Chet $10.00 for our house. caught 30 fish. Warm again. (The house is the Little House I have told you about - started out as a shed on the side of a barn. Dad added boards to it to make a house as his little family grew. Chet is Mr. See - he owned the store. It is now closed - m)
1937 - Had a fire down by Stacona's place. A little warmer today.
1938 - Was windy today. Caught 3 Dollies.
1934 - Was up most of the night. Heard Reva on the phone. Geo. C and I went to Deer Springs hunting. No luck. Sure am lonely.
1935 - Rode up to Beaver with Cliff M. Kay will come up tomorrow. It seems funny without her here.
1936 - Was hot today. We are filling in our ditches now. Hankins was visiting Kay this PM.
1937 - Was awful cool today. Simnasho Post Office burned down. Cut a little wood after supper. (I never did know there was a Simnasho PO! - m)
1938 - The visitility is clearing up.
July 31
1934 - Men came back from the fire. I was a little "on" for a while. My pal Ernie is in trouble.
1935 - Went to show. "Sweet Music." Rudy Vallee, was good. Kay came back with us. We rode with Alvin. Stan and his wife are here.
1936 - Worked with the plumber today. Was hot. Picked some choke cherries.
1937 - Was cold and windy today. Cut some wood in the evening.
1938 - They are celebrating at Simnasho. Huckleberry Feast. (Note: As I write this on July 30, 2009, the huckleberry Feast is planned for Sunday, August 2, 2009. It is not determined by the calendar, but by the ripeness of the berries- m)
August 1
1934 - It is plenty warm now days. Reva called today Ws good to hear her voice. Played the phonograph and got the blues. (The phonograph is a tall Edison. He said someone at the camp who was leaving, gave it to him. It has thick Edison records. It is now at my house. m)
1935 - Kay is going to Gresham next week with Stanley after her mother and Zelma. Was warm today. Another month gone. (This was probably the end of berry picking in Gresham. We went as children in June to pick strawberries, then it was raspberries - m)
1936 - Paid Chet $10.00 for our house. caught 30 fish. Warm again. (The house is the Little House I have told you about - started out as a shed on the side of a barn. Dad added boards to it to make a house as his little family grew. Chet is Mr. See - he owned the store. It is now closed - m)
1937 - Had a fire down by Stacona's place. A little warmer today.
1938 - Was windy today. Caught 3 Dollies.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Dad's Diary, July 26 - 29
July 26
1934 - No horse ride today. Reva went to the show with Wallace and family. Was awful hot today.
1935 - Finished the time slips. Kay and I rode to the agency with Alvin. We are going to stay till Monday.
1936 - Caught 54 fish up the creek today. Kay canned the choke cherries.
1937 - Lightning and thunder. With showers and wind.
1938 - Pat Gray, HK & S. Johnson are some of the big shots that are here.
July 27
1934 - Hot again today. Reva and I went for a walk up by the powder house after supper. Am working on time slips.
1935 - Claude and I patrolled the Deschutes while Wes got his hay. I rode Kay's horse Bluie.
1936 - Got my check for 32.20. Kay got some groceries and paid our bill. I got sick this afternoon.
1937 - More lightning and thunder. Fire at Dry Creek.
1938 - It's still so hazy a guy can't see more than 7 or 8 miles. Had a terrific storm and rain this evening.
July 28
1934 - Worked all night last night. Reva and I went for a ride and had a memorable time up on the Camas trail. She is leaving tomorrow.
1935 - Am pretty sore today. Kay and I patrolled today. I rode Baldy and she Bluie. Stopped for dinner at Dry Hollow.
1936 - I laid off today. Was warm. Wrote home. My folks are in San Diego.
1937 - Allen borrowed the car and returned last night. Had a fire on the new highway yesterday. Roy and Ed Mc were over.
1938 - Had a fire near the Beaver Butte road. Rode out that way with the Lewises this evening. Had a little rain today.
July 29
1934 - Reva ate dinner with me for the last time (for a while anyway). There is a large fire over by Mt. Jefferson and Schoolie men went.
1935 - Made my recap and distribution today. Kay and I picked some choke cherries today and they made me sick.
1936 - We went to the show "China Sea" was good. Pretty hot today.
1937 - Had a large fire on other side of Mutton Mt. yesterday. Went to HeHe in the evening.
1938 - The fire near BB is under control. Cliff came back. Spotted a fire near Bear Springs.
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I find his movie going to be very interesting - I do not recall that he ever went to a movie during my lifetime! I guess he saw enough to last him a longtime! - m
1934 - No horse ride today. Reva went to the show with Wallace and family. Was awful hot today.
1935 - Finished the time slips. Kay and I rode to the agency with Alvin. We are going to stay till Monday.
1936 - Caught 54 fish up the creek today. Kay canned the choke cherries.
1937 - Lightning and thunder. With showers and wind.
1938 - Pat Gray, HK & S. Johnson are some of the big shots that are here.
July 27
1934 - Hot again today. Reva and I went for a walk up by the powder house after supper. Am working on time slips.
1935 - Claude and I patrolled the Deschutes while Wes got his hay. I rode Kay's horse Bluie.
1936 - Got my check for 32.20. Kay got some groceries and paid our bill. I got sick this afternoon.
1937 - More lightning and thunder. Fire at Dry Creek.
1938 - It's still so hazy a guy can't see more than 7 or 8 miles. Had a terrific storm and rain this evening.
July 28
1934 - Worked all night last night. Reva and I went for a ride and had a memorable time up on the Camas trail. She is leaving tomorrow.
1935 - Am pretty sore today. Kay and I patrolled today. I rode Baldy and she Bluie. Stopped for dinner at Dry Hollow.
1936 - I laid off today. Was warm. Wrote home. My folks are in San Diego.
1937 - Allen borrowed the car and returned last night. Had a fire on the new highway yesterday. Roy and Ed Mc were over.
1938 - Had a fire near the Beaver Butte road. Rode out that way with the Lewises this evening. Had a little rain today.
July 29
1934 - Reva ate dinner with me for the last time (for a while anyway). There is a large fire over by Mt. Jefferson and Schoolie men went.
1935 - Made my recap and distribution today. Kay and I picked some choke cherries today and they made me sick.
1936 - We went to the show "China Sea" was good. Pretty hot today.
1937 - Had a large fire on other side of Mutton Mt. yesterday. Went to HeHe in the evening.
1938 - The fire near BB is under control. Cliff came back. Spotted a fire near Bear Springs.
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I find his movie going to be very interesting - I do not recall that he ever went to a movie during my lifetime! I guess he saw enough to last him a longtime! - m
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Cortez CO pics
The two best looking women at the reunion - Marge Thompson and Cadence Tippett!
Our friends, Arch and Sharon Wells, came to admire the War Pony - they fit right in; no-one even knew they were not part of the family! Well, Wayne might have noticed, but Arch smoothed things over with some liquid nourishment.
I 'babysat' Cadence - it's really easy, just put her in her jumper and away she goes! This is the porch of the Grizzly B&B in Cortez. Everything is bear, including the owner, and the big bear carving in front of the War Pony. It's a great place for meditating - and jumping!
Shilo and Greg - getting ready for some time away from baby - of course they couldn't stay away for long.
Cadence will jump until her toes are raw! She hangs on pretty good.
Another picture of Grizzly's picturesque setting - this is one of the many ponds and fountains.
Where Pop goes, Cadence goes! They are so cute together; me and mini me!
One last picture of the view from our B&B out the front porch. We miss it!
The next post will consist of reunion pictures.
Our friends, Arch and Sharon Wells, came to admire the War Pony - they fit right in; no-one even knew they were not part of the family! Well, Wayne might have noticed, but Arch smoothed things over with some liquid nourishment.
I 'babysat' Cadence - it's really easy, just put her in her jumper and away she goes! This is the porch of the Grizzly B&B in Cortez. Everything is bear, including the owner, and the big bear carving in front of the War Pony. It's a great place for meditating - and jumping!
Shilo and Greg - getting ready for some time away from baby - of course they couldn't stay away for long.
Cadence will jump until her toes are raw! She hangs on pretty good.
Another picture of Grizzly's picturesque setting - this is one of the many ponds and fountains.
Where Pop goes, Cadence goes! They are so cute together; me and mini me!
One last picture of the view from our B&B out the front porch. We miss it!
The next post will consist of reunion pictures.HOG ride July 2009
OK - when will I ever learn? I uploaded the pictures in the 'backwards' order. O well, here they are! We went for 2 weeks, traveled over 3,000 miles on the War Pony. Nat is sending pictures of the Thompson Family Reunion that we attended on his own. These are just a few that I picked out to show you.
We stayed at the wonderful Grizzly B&B in Cortez, Colorado. There were not only great views, but medicine wheel walkways. Shilo, Greg and Cadence are walking the circle behind me. Next were the bee stings, mostly directed at Greg. Sorry I didn't get pictures of his war dance but it was something special. Cadence on his back must have thought so as well!
This is the Grizzly B&B in Cortez, owned by Michele, a Native. We had a great time. The cottage was lovely, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 kitchen area, fabulous porches and walking areas! We highly recommend it!
On our way from Canon City, Colorado, to Cortez, we went over Red Mountain, elevation over 11,000 feet! I wonder why there is no snow up there? Check out the great jacket Nat gave me for my birthday - I love it!
As we were leaving Aunt Pat at Canon City, her little dog Oscar wanted to come with us. We put him in the trunk of the bike - he decided that wasn't for him - we left him in Canon.
Nat's Great Great Grandfather founded Thompson Springs, Utah. We toured the area on our way to Colorado. It's now not much more than a ghost town, but it feels good to walk in an area where your ancestors have once been!
Between Delta, Utah and Green River, Utah, we stopped at this rest stop - mostly to take off the leather jackets, but the view was fabulous!
What'd I say! Pretty as a postcard!
The Navajos had their wares set up all along the rest area - it was all beautiful. Most of us have heard of Navajos. They asked where I was from - they'd never heard of Wascos. I explained that we were the salmon people that the infamous Lewis & Clark 'discovered' along the Columbia River. Not much you can carry on your bike though, and we were just starting, so I could not make a purchase.
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My parents passed away in 2002. Nat and I moved into their little house in 2003. Nat's aunt Pat, cousin Betty, and her husband Jerry had given us this catalpa tree earlier. We kept it in a bucket until we moved in and planted it here. It is now quite a bit taller than Nat. It has beautiful white flowers in the spring. We have lots of tree 'reminders' all over the many places we have lived. Nat "Johnny Appleseed" Shaw takes after his father, Ray, planting trees wherever we go!
We stayed at the wonderful Grizzly B&B in Cortez, Colorado. There were not only great views, but medicine wheel walkways. Shilo, Greg and Cadence are walking the circle behind me. Next were the bee stings, mostly directed at Greg. Sorry I didn't get pictures of his war dance but it was something special. Cadence on his back must have thought so as well!
This is the Grizzly B&B in Cortez, owned by Michele, a Native. We had a great time. The cottage was lovely, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 kitchen area, fabulous porches and walking areas! We highly recommend it!
On our way from Canon City, Colorado, to Cortez, we went over Red Mountain, elevation over 11,000 feet! I wonder why there is no snow up there? Check out the great jacket Nat gave me for my birthday - I love it!
As we were leaving Aunt Pat at Canon City, her little dog Oscar wanted to come with us. We put him in the trunk of the bike - he decided that wasn't for him - we left him in Canon.
Nat's Great Great Grandfather founded Thompson Springs, Utah. We toured the area on our way to Colorado. It's now not much more than a ghost town, but it feels good to walk in an area where your ancestors have once been!
Between Delta, Utah and Green River, Utah, we stopped at this rest stop - mostly to take off the leather jackets, but the view was fabulous!
What'd I say! Pretty as a postcard!
The Navajos had their wares set up all along the rest area - it was all beautiful. Most of us have heard of Navajos. They asked where I was from - they'd never heard of Wascos. I explained that we were the salmon people that the infamous Lewis & Clark 'discovered' along the Columbia River. Not much you can carry on your bike though, and we were just starting, so I could not make a purchase.
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My parents passed away in 2002. Nat and I moved into their little house in 2003. Nat's aunt Pat, cousin Betty, and her husband Jerry had given us this catalpa tree earlier. We kept it in a bucket until we moved in and planted it here. It is now quite a bit taller than Nat. It has beautiful white flowers in the spring. We have lots of tree 'reminders' all over the many places we have lived. Nat "Johnny Appleseed" Shaw takes after his father, Ray, planting trees wherever we go! Friday, July 24, 2009
Dad's Diary, July 22 - 25
1934
July 22 - Went to dance. Mrs. S let me drive her car around the Agency last night with Reva. Ernie & Stantons & I went to ball games at HeHe.
1935 - Was rather sultry today. Kay did her washing. Rover is well now. Got a B grade from LaSalle U.
1936 - We went to the show "A Tale of Two Cities." Hot again.
1937 - Was pretty warm today. They brought us a lettuce.
1938 - Went up at 4:30 AM. Could only see about a mile. Had a terrific fire on Miller Flat into Shitike and close to Agency. Caught 2 dollies this evening.
July 23
1934 - Reva and I went for a ride. Had a good time.
1935 - Kay went to the Agency today. Went over to the crusher at Simnasho. The White CCC camp is going up.
1936 - Working across the creek. Caught 14 fish this evening.
1937 - Gramming & Treece (car sales) was here. Got my last hospital check for $9.60. Took a bath.
1938 - Cliff caught a chinook with my line. Took Helen & Bart home this evening, or rather tomorrow night.
July 24
1934 - A fire spoiled our ride but Reva came over and stayed all afternoon. She gave me some blue berries.
1935 - This evening Kay and I rode to the Agency with Robier. Saw a show "While The Patient Sleeps". It was good.
1936 - Caught 24 fish this evening. Took a dip in the creek before breakfast. Shot a fish.
1937 - Cloudy and warm today. Worked on my belt.
1938 - Have a 40,000 acre fire now. Lewis brought us some apricots from Sandy yesterday.
July 25
1934 - Reva & I rode down the river. Ernie is sore today. Mrs. Stanton sent us to bed cause we woke him up.
1935 - Kay isn't feeling so good today. Made out the Simnasho time slips today. Some one swiped Alvin Smith's tools yesterday.
1936 - Caught 20 fish and picked 2 water buckets and a basket of choke cherries for canning.
1937 - Hot lightning all afternoon with a little rain in the evening.
1938 - They have 50 men from Yakima. It's so hazy I havent' been able to see the fire.
July 22 - Went to dance. Mrs. S let me drive her car around the Agency last night with Reva. Ernie & Stantons & I went to ball games at HeHe.
1935 - Was rather sultry today. Kay did her washing. Rover is well now. Got a B grade from LaSalle U.
1936 - We went to the show "A Tale of Two Cities." Hot again.
1937 - Was pretty warm today. They brought us a lettuce.
1938 - Went up at 4:30 AM. Could only see about a mile. Had a terrific fire on Miller Flat into Shitike and close to Agency. Caught 2 dollies this evening.
July 23
1934 - Reva and I went for a ride. Had a good time.
1935 - Kay went to the Agency today. Went over to the crusher at Simnasho. The White CCC camp is going up.
1936 - Working across the creek. Caught 14 fish this evening.
1937 - Gramming & Treece (car sales) was here. Got my last hospital check for $9.60. Took a bath.
1938 - Cliff caught a chinook with my line. Took Helen & Bart home this evening, or rather tomorrow night.
July 24
1934 - A fire spoiled our ride but Reva came over and stayed all afternoon. She gave me some blue berries.
1935 - This evening Kay and I rode to the Agency with Robier. Saw a show "While The Patient Sleeps". It was good.
1936 - Caught 24 fish this evening. Took a dip in the creek before breakfast. Shot a fish.
1937 - Cloudy and warm today. Worked on my belt.
1938 - Have a 40,000 acre fire now. Lewis brought us some apricots from Sandy yesterday.
July 25
1934 - Reva & I rode down the river. Ernie is sore today. Mrs. Stanton sent us to bed cause we woke him up.
1935 - Kay isn't feeling so good today. Made out the Simnasho time slips today. Some one swiped Alvin Smith's tools yesterday.
1936 - Caught 20 fish and picked 2 water buckets and a basket of choke cherries for canning.
1937 - Hot lightning all afternoon with a little rain in the evening.
1938 - They have 50 men from Yakima. It's so hazy I havent' been able to see the fire.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Dad's Diary, July 18 - 21
July 18
1934 - Reva is up. Couln't find Spotted Chief (horse? - m). Ernie and I were playing cards till 11:30 over at Stantons.
1935 - Saw a rattle snake back of camp the other day. Was warm again today. Kay and I went swimming this PM.
1936 - We rode to The Dalles with Wes in the new V8. Kay got some glasses and a pitcher.
1937 - Amiel and Murdock was up. Had 8 or 10 fires on the reservation. Fat likes to play ball.
1938 - Was warm today. Caught 12 fish in the river with a fly.
July 19
1934 - Helped Reva make some candy. She waved my hair. Some big shots were here today.
1935 - Was hot today. Kay and I had a quarrel this evening about going to the dance at Badger. I shouldn't have started it.
1936 - Stayed at Estabrooks place. Saw show last night "Secret Patrol". Was hot. Back to Warm Springs.
1937 - A couple of fires are still burning. Nothing serious but lots of haze.
1938 - Was warm today and very hazy. Visibility just about zero.
July 20
1934 - Another weekend and I am on the fire list. Reva and I went for a walk up the road from the station.
1935 - Went over to Simnasho in the Dodge. In the evening Kay and I rode down with Robair to the Agency to see the dancing show.
1936 - Was awful hot today. Made a bed place out side of the tent.
1937 - Roy Meachem was over this evening and got us some water.
1938 - Was just about zero (visibility) again today. Cliff is going to board with us. Charley was here.
July 21
1934 - A little rain fell this AM. Am going to the dance with Stantons tonight. Reva waved my hair again.
1935 - Kay and I laid around in the shade across the creek all afternoon. I have a first aid certificate.
1936 - Caught 9 fish this evening. Was hot today.
1937 - Finished a head band and a couple of napkin holders. A little warm today.
1938 - Was a 102 degrees on the tower today. Had a terrific lightning storm. Saw 12 fires this evening.
1934 - Reva is up. Couln't find Spotted Chief (horse? - m). Ernie and I were playing cards till 11:30 over at Stantons.
1935 - Saw a rattle snake back of camp the other day. Was warm again today. Kay and I went swimming this PM.
1936 - We rode to The Dalles with Wes in the new V8. Kay got some glasses and a pitcher.
1937 - Amiel and Murdock was up. Had 8 or 10 fires on the reservation. Fat likes to play ball.
1938 - Was warm today. Caught 12 fish in the river with a fly.
July 19
1934 - Helped Reva make some candy. She waved my hair. Some big shots were here today.
1935 - Was hot today. Kay and I had a quarrel this evening about going to the dance at Badger. I shouldn't have started it.
1936 - Stayed at Estabrooks place. Saw show last night "Secret Patrol". Was hot. Back to Warm Springs.
1937 - A couple of fires are still burning. Nothing serious but lots of haze.
1938 - Was warm today and very hazy. Visibility just about zero.
July 20
1934 - Another weekend and I am on the fire list. Reva and I went for a walk up the road from the station.
1935 - Went over to Simnasho in the Dodge. In the evening Kay and I rode down with Robair to the Agency to see the dancing show.
1936 - Was awful hot today. Made a bed place out side of the tent.
1937 - Roy Meachem was over this evening and got us some water.
1938 - Was just about zero (visibility) again today. Cliff is going to board with us. Charley was here.
July 21
1934 - A little rain fell this AM. Am going to the dance with Stantons tonight. Reva waved my hair again.
1935 - Kay and I laid around in the shade across the creek all afternoon. I have a first aid certificate.
1936 - Caught 9 fish this evening. Was hot today.
1937 - Finished a head band and a couple of napkin holders. A little warm today.
1938 - Was a 102 degrees on the tower today. Had a terrific lightning storm. Saw 12 fires this evening.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Dad's Diary July 14-17
July 14
1934 - Rode a horse all day, chasing cattle and riding with Reva. Am pretty tired tonight. Got my knife from Reva.
1935 - Was awful hot today and last night. The family rode up to Simnasho this AM and Schoolie. Wes and I had some wine. Kay and I went swimming.
1936 - Was warm today. I may buy See's warehouse. Kay went to Redmond last night for groceries.
1937 - On the way to the Agency we had a flat. Ditched the furry kitten.
1938 - Was 96 on the tower. Chas & Alfred Smith dropped in. Pretty full this evening. Got a pair of field glasses from Hanson.
July 15
1934 - Went riding with Reva.
1935 - Hi cut my hair. Kay has been up all day. Near killed Rover today but Mrs. Robie doctored him.
1936 - Kay is sick and I laid off in the PM. Baby weighs 20#. Gopt a letter from Don Whitner.
1937 - Went to HeHe after dark. Caught one fish but Murdock gave me some.
1938 - Awful hazy and hot. John, wife and Tom Brown were here after supper. Caught a red side for John.
July 16
1934 - Called Reva up. Went for a ride with Tom. Went to Bear Springs to see Mug off. Reva came back this evening.
1935 - Was a little warm today. Kay spent the afternoon across the creek in the shade.
1936 - Sick today and Kay is better. Hazel came down and bathed baby.
1937 - Was pretty warm today. CEC brought over mail. Answered Walt's letter.
1938 - Was very hazy at times today. It was too hazy to see Mt. Hood high up.
July 17
1934 - Reva is sick. Went for a ride with Buck. Reva braided some string for my scrap books.
1935 - Kay and I rode down to the show "I Am a Thief" with Alvin. We had a flat comig back. Was warm today.
1936 - Didn't work today and feel better. Kay is up.
1937 - An electric storm came up after dinner. Had about 12 strikes west of me. Heavy rain.
1938 - Was cooler and clearer today. Smily Joe and his wife Alice Swiller were up to visit us. Caught 12 fish this evening.
1934 - Rode a horse all day, chasing cattle and riding with Reva. Am pretty tired tonight. Got my knife from Reva.
1935 - Was awful hot today and last night. The family rode up to Simnasho this AM and Schoolie. Wes and I had some wine. Kay and I went swimming.
1936 - Was warm today. I may buy See's warehouse. Kay went to Redmond last night for groceries.
1937 - On the way to the Agency we had a flat. Ditched the furry kitten.
1938 - Was 96 on the tower. Chas & Alfred Smith dropped in. Pretty full this evening. Got a pair of field glasses from Hanson.
July 15
1934 - Went riding with Reva.
1935 - Hi cut my hair. Kay has been up all day. Near killed Rover today but Mrs. Robie doctored him.
1936 - Kay is sick and I laid off in the PM. Baby weighs 20#. Gopt a letter from Don Whitner.
1937 - Went to HeHe after dark. Caught one fish but Murdock gave me some.
1938 - Awful hazy and hot. John, wife and Tom Brown were here after supper. Caught a red side for John.
July 16
1934 - Called Reva up. Went for a ride with Tom. Went to Bear Springs to see Mug off. Reva came back this evening.
1935 - Was a little warm today. Kay spent the afternoon across the creek in the shade.
1936 - Sick today and Kay is better. Hazel came down and bathed baby.
1937 - Was pretty warm today. CEC brought over mail. Answered Walt's letter.
1938 - Was very hazy at times today. It was too hazy to see Mt. Hood high up.
July 17
1934 - Reva is sick. Went for a ride with Buck. Reva braided some string for my scrap books.
1935 - Kay and I rode down to the show "I Am a Thief" with Alvin. We had a flat comig back. Was warm today.
1936 - Didn't work today and feel better. Kay is up.
1937 - An electric storm came up after dinner. Had about 12 strikes west of me. Heavy rain.
1938 - Was cooler and clearer today. Smily Joe and his wife Alice Swiller were up to visit us. Caught 12 fish this evening.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Dad's Diary, July 10 - 13
July 10
1934 - Went riding again today. Was over to the ranger station after supper. Sent Mom $6.00. We got a better typewriter. Went to Badger with H.G. Saw a buck and a doe.
1935 - Kay is still sick. Lu and Harriet Miller was up today to get Kay to testify against Billy Lee.
1936 - Worked today. Caught 15 fish in the creek. I went to buy Chet See's warehouse. Baby has a cold.
1937 - Got some Oregonians. Finished "Saratoga" by Anita Loos. Caught 5 fish this evening and visited Murdocks.
1938 - A terrific fire broke out on Metolius Bench this morning. We all went up on the tower after supper.
July 11
1934 - Was cold last night. Most of the men are back from the 4th celebrations. Reva and I went for a ride again today.
1935 - Was warm today. Took an inventory. We are supposed to get some new trucks.
1936 - Went up to the falls and caught 17 fish. I have been here 3 years. (SO, HE CAME TO WARM SPRINGS IN 1933 - I WONDERED WHEN IT WAS - m)
1937 - Was windy. In the afternoon it got cloudy in the hills and smoke blew over. Four years.
1938 - I am walking up the Butte as Kay is getting paid for staying here (I would guess it was Eagle Butte - m). Caught a 17 inch Dolly this evening. Visited Chas. till 10:30 PM .
July 12
1934 - Went hunting at 5 A.M. went to HeHe. Rode with Reva all afternoon. Dave, Jim, Geo and I went up the road after supper.
1935 - Is hot today. Dr. Johnstone was up today. Kay and I went for a walk in the afternoon. May go to Agency.
1936 - Windy today. Tried the river but just got 14 little ones.
1937 - Oze Simmons was here. Brought my Forestry course.
1938 - Peel and irrigation man were up today.
July 13
1934 - Rode all afternoon. Went over to the station and helped make candy. Left at 10 PM.
1935 - Stan came back last night so Kay and I took the car and came down to the Agency. Went back after Stanley and returned.
1936 - Got $35.20 pay check. Our family has colds.
1937 - Cloudy all morning but cleared up in the afternoon.
1938 - We have the irrigation man for neighbors. Was pretty warm today.
1934 - Went riding again today. Was over to the ranger station after supper. Sent Mom $6.00. We got a better typewriter. Went to Badger with H.G. Saw a buck and a doe.
1935 - Kay is still sick. Lu and Harriet Miller was up today to get Kay to testify against Billy Lee.
1936 - Worked today. Caught 15 fish in the creek. I went to buy Chet See's warehouse. Baby has a cold.
1937 - Got some Oregonians. Finished "Saratoga" by Anita Loos. Caught 5 fish this evening and visited Murdocks.
1938 - A terrific fire broke out on Metolius Bench this morning. We all went up on the tower after supper.
July 11
1934 - Was cold last night. Most of the men are back from the 4th celebrations. Reva and I went for a ride again today.
1935 - Was warm today. Took an inventory. We are supposed to get some new trucks.
1936 - Went up to the falls and caught 17 fish. I have been here 3 years. (SO, HE CAME TO WARM SPRINGS IN 1933 - I WONDERED WHEN IT WAS - m)
1937 - Was windy. In the afternoon it got cloudy in the hills and smoke blew over. Four years.
1938 - I am walking up the Butte as Kay is getting paid for staying here (I would guess it was Eagle Butte - m). Caught a 17 inch Dolly this evening. Visited Chas. till 10:30 PM .
July 12
1934 - Went hunting at 5 A.M. went to HeHe. Rode with Reva all afternoon. Dave, Jim, Geo and I went up the road after supper.
1935 - Is hot today. Dr. Johnstone was up today. Kay and I went for a walk in the afternoon. May go to Agency.
1936 - Windy today. Tried the river but just got 14 little ones.
1937 - Oze Simmons was here. Brought my Forestry course.
1938 - Peel and irrigation man were up today.
July 13
1934 - Rode all afternoon. Went over to the station and helped make candy. Left at 10 PM.
1935 - Stan came back last night so Kay and I took the car and came down to the Agency. Went back after Stanley and returned.
1936 - Got $35.20 pay check. Our family has colds.
1937 - Cloudy all morning but cleared up in the afternoon.
1938 - We have the irrigation man for neighbors. Was pretty warm today.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Dad's Diary, July 6, 7, 8 & 9
July 6
1934 - Rubie, Ernie & I were going to Portland today. Rube & I were going fishing. Got a call to go to the fire.
1935 - Drove Kay up to Peter's Pasture in the Dodge dump. We ate lunch at Schoolie. A little rain fell. Saw John Elliott.
1936 - Was warm. Kay has a bad cold. Dorothy's baby is fine. I saw it today. Got some groceries.
1937 - Was warm today. We planted a little garden this evening. Was rather warm but not hot.
1938 - Charlie and Jessie came over. Amiel, Earl and family were here. Charley hauled some slabs. Hanson was here to see about Kay watching the phone.
July 7
1934 - Been on the fire line the last 24 hours. Fire runs on the Shitike Creek. Had a tuff time. Back to camp at 5:30 PM.
1935 - Hi, Dave P and I went to Trout Lake fishing. It was awful cold up there. Kay is sick again.
1936 - Kay got a Christmas card mailed in 1931. The folks are in San Diego, CA now. (Dad's folks were missionaries. They eventually settled in Chula Vista, CA. I never did meet them in person, but they wrote letters occasionally - m)
1937 - HK, Nick and ____ were up today. Went to HeHe after dark and caught 4 fish.
1938 - Kay went down and got her exam for work. John, Pete, Tom Brown and Mrs. J were here for supper. Thunder storm in the PM.
July 8
1934 - Laid around camp all PM. JP & I went to Agency in the AM for some new men. Chee Chie Boo is here now.
1935 - Kay is sick in bed. Most of the men are back from the 4th celebration. Rover is sick. Kay got her ___.
1936 - Kay and I saw the show "I live my life". Rainy and cloudy today.
1937 - Got our Orgonians today. Was warmer but a light breeze blew. Fat took a few more steps.
1938 - Got several fires. One nice east of Hot Springs.
July 9
1934 - Went riding in PM with Chee Chie-Boo. Lost 75 cents at a crap game.
1935 - Kay & I have been married 3 months today. Paid $7.50 on my LaSalle course today. Hot.
1936 - Laid off this PM on account of my eye. Caught 15 fish. Rainy & cloudy.
1937 - Finished "Courage of Frank Merriwell" by Burt L. Standish. Also read "Captives Three" by James Braden. Was warm today.
1938 - Went up on the tower by foot. We all went up to see a fire east of Madras.
1934 - Rubie, Ernie & I were going to Portland today. Rube & I were going fishing. Got a call to go to the fire.
1935 - Drove Kay up to Peter's Pasture in the Dodge dump. We ate lunch at Schoolie. A little rain fell. Saw John Elliott.
1936 - Was warm. Kay has a bad cold. Dorothy's baby is fine. I saw it today. Got some groceries.
1937 - Was warm today. We planted a little garden this evening. Was rather warm but not hot.
1938 - Charlie and Jessie came over. Amiel, Earl and family were here. Charley hauled some slabs. Hanson was here to see about Kay watching the phone.
July 7
1934 - Been on the fire line the last 24 hours. Fire runs on the Shitike Creek. Had a tuff time. Back to camp at 5:30 PM.
1935 - Hi, Dave P and I went to Trout Lake fishing. It was awful cold up there. Kay is sick again.
1936 - Kay got a Christmas card mailed in 1931. The folks are in San Diego, CA now. (Dad's folks were missionaries. They eventually settled in Chula Vista, CA. I never did meet them in person, but they wrote letters occasionally - m)
1937 - HK, Nick and ____ were up today. Went to HeHe after dark and caught 4 fish.
1938 - Kay went down and got her exam for work. John, Pete, Tom Brown and Mrs. J were here for supper. Thunder storm in the PM.
July 8
1934 - Laid around camp all PM. JP & I went to Agency in the AM for some new men. Chee Chie Boo is here now.
1935 - Kay is sick in bed. Most of the men are back from the 4th celebration. Rover is sick. Kay got her ___.
1936 - Kay and I saw the show "I live my life". Rainy and cloudy today.
1937 - Got our Orgonians today. Was warmer but a light breeze blew. Fat took a few more steps.
1938 - Got several fires. One nice east of Hot Springs.
July 9
1934 - Went riding in PM with Chee Chie-Boo. Lost 75 cents at a crap game.
1935 - Kay & I have been married 3 months today. Paid $7.50 on my LaSalle course today. Hot.
1936 - Laid off this PM on account of my eye. Caught 15 fish. Rainy & cloudy.
1937 - Finished "Courage of Frank Merriwell" by Burt L. Standish. Also read "Captives Three" by James Braden. Was warm today.
1938 - Went up on the tower by foot. We all went up to see a fire east of Madras.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Dad, July
July 1
1934 - Hot today. Drove Mrs. S car after after some apples for Reva. They are going to wash my shirts. Killed 3 squirrels and 1 blue jay.
1935 - Ordered some lumber. Hi, Alvin, Fred (mom's uncles Smith) and Charley Tufti started the frame for my tent.
1936 - Stanley and I went fishing. I caught ten. Kay went to the show "O'Shaunesy's Boy".
1937 - Moved up to HeHe Butte in AM. There was a fire near Chas. Jackson's place. Went to HeHe. After a tick this evening.
1938 - Just took it easy today. Drove over to Jessie's this evening.
July 2
1934 - Went to Agency and got my $36.00. It was hot. Men still on fire and a lot left for the 4th of July.
1935 - Am going to the fights in Bend tonight. Billie Lee vs. Andy Bundy.
1936 - Was a little cool today. Rusty came back. Stanley's birthday. (Stanley Smith was my mom's brother - m)
1937 - We are settled. Nice and cool up here. There was a fire across the Deschutes but I couldn't see it.
1938 - Cool and windy. Went to Agency this evening. Caught 4 fish in Mill Creek.
July 3
1934 - Went with Jumbo after the horses on the Mutton Mt. fire. Reva didn't come back but I got my shirts.
1935 - Rode over with Alvin last night. Rode to Agency this evening and saw "Kansas City Princess". Staying at Agency.
1936 - Baby is 5 months and weighs 18 pounds. Dorothy got a baby girl. (Must have been my cousin, Faye - m) Caught about 24 fish this evening.
1937 - Another fire again at Chas. Jackson's. Went to HeHe Mill after dark. Finish a head band. Was pretty warm today.
1938 - Rain. Got 2 chickens from Jessie. Picked strawberries and blueberries at Schoolie. Caught 3 Dollies, one 17 inches.
July 4
1934 - Went to Simnasho. Saw card, crap and bone games (Indian game - m). Came back at 12 mid-night. J. P. Muldoon is my room-mate.
1935 - Drove Hi's (mom's uncle, Hiram Smith - m) 1935 Chev yesterday. Rode with Hi to Bend to the rodeo. Kay and I took in the carnival in the evening. We won a horse.
1936 - Claude (my mom's brother - m) and I fished up the creek. Was windy. Caught about 15.
1937 - Finished reading Wildfire. (We had a nice set of Zane Grey books for a long time; I think someone gave them to him - m) Was awful windy and cold. Started another head band. Fat (my brother, Terry - m) took a few steps (at a year and 5 months! He must have been fat! - m)
1938 - Just laid around. Cool and Cloudy. In the evening we went to Schoolie and picked some blueberries.
July 5
1934 - Some of the men are returning from 4th celebration. Went to show "A Modern Hero". Walked over to the house with Reva.
1935 - Stayed at the Agency last night. Came back to Beaver and found the folks with a Dodge 6. Drove it. Kay and I are fixing our new tent. (They lived in a tent in the area where he later built "The Little House." Which is mostly still standing! - m)
1936 - Baby fell off of the table. Caught 42 fish down the creek.
1937 - Still cold and windy. Fire near Headworks. Cut some wood in the evening. Sure miss my paper up here. (I know how he felt - I can hardly stand it when I can't read the paper - m)
1938 - Run out of gas on the way to Agency. Charlie gave us an 18 inch Dolly (Dolly Varden fish, now known as a bull trout - m)
1934 - Hot today. Drove Mrs. S car after after some apples for Reva. They are going to wash my shirts. Killed 3 squirrels and 1 blue jay.
1935 - Ordered some lumber. Hi, Alvin, Fred (mom's uncles Smith) and Charley Tufti started the frame for my tent.
1936 - Stanley and I went fishing. I caught ten. Kay went to the show "O'Shaunesy's Boy".
1937 - Moved up to HeHe Butte in AM. There was a fire near Chas. Jackson's place. Went to HeHe. After a tick this evening.
1938 - Just took it easy today. Drove over to Jessie's this evening.
July 2
1934 - Went to Agency and got my $36.00. It was hot. Men still on fire and a lot left for the 4th of July.
1935 - Am going to the fights in Bend tonight. Billie Lee vs. Andy Bundy.
1936 - Was a little cool today. Rusty came back. Stanley's birthday. (Stanley Smith was my mom's brother - m)
1937 - We are settled. Nice and cool up here. There was a fire across the Deschutes but I couldn't see it.
1938 - Cool and windy. Went to Agency this evening. Caught 4 fish in Mill Creek.
July 3
1934 - Went with Jumbo after the horses on the Mutton Mt. fire. Reva didn't come back but I got my shirts.
1935 - Rode over with Alvin last night. Rode to Agency this evening and saw "Kansas City Princess". Staying at Agency.
1936 - Baby is 5 months and weighs 18 pounds. Dorothy got a baby girl. (Must have been my cousin, Faye - m) Caught about 24 fish this evening.
1937 - Another fire again at Chas. Jackson's. Went to HeHe Mill after dark. Finish a head band. Was pretty warm today.
1938 - Rain. Got 2 chickens from Jessie. Picked strawberries and blueberries at Schoolie. Caught 3 Dollies, one 17 inches.
July 4
1934 - Went to Simnasho. Saw card, crap and bone games (Indian game - m). Came back at 12 mid-night. J. P. Muldoon is my room-mate.
1935 - Drove Hi's (mom's uncle, Hiram Smith - m) 1935 Chev yesterday. Rode with Hi to Bend to the rodeo. Kay and I took in the carnival in the evening. We won a horse.
1936 - Claude (my mom's brother - m) and I fished up the creek. Was windy. Caught about 15.
1937 - Finished reading Wildfire. (We had a nice set of Zane Grey books for a long time; I think someone gave them to him - m) Was awful windy and cold. Started another head band. Fat (my brother, Terry - m) took a few steps (at a year and 5 months! He must have been fat! - m)
1938 - Just laid around. Cool and Cloudy. In the evening we went to Schoolie and picked some blueberries.
July 5
1934 - Some of the men are returning from 4th celebration. Went to show "A Modern Hero". Walked over to the house with Reva.
1935 - Stayed at the Agency last night. Came back to Beaver and found the folks with a Dodge 6. Drove it. Kay and I are fixing our new tent. (They lived in a tent in the area where he later built "The Little House." Which is mostly still standing! - m)
1936 - Baby fell off of the table. Caught 42 fish down the creek.
1937 - Still cold and windy. Fire near Headworks. Cut some wood in the evening. Sure miss my paper up here. (I know how he felt - I can hardly stand it when I can't read the paper - m)
1938 - Run out of gas on the way to Agency. Charlie gave us an 18 inch Dolly (Dolly Varden fish, now known as a bull trout - m)
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