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.