Letter from Grandma Ellsworth, May 8, 1935
Dear Children, Terrance, and Katherine,
We congratulate you and wish you much happiness in your married life. We would like very much to see you both. Send us a snapshot picture of you taken together, if not convenient to get a photo now. We rec'd Terry's letter Monday and were surprised for he said in May you would get married. But like most young people I suppose, you did not want to wait. Tell us how you are situated. What you have in your cabin. Do they furnish your bedding and etc that you need, and you eat at the cook house, or dining room. Tell us just how things are for we are interested in you and how you are situated. Im sending you a little spray of orange blossoms as they are in bloom now. The air is full of the sweet perfume all around the orchards. I wasn't shocked at your wanting to get married, but at the thought of your marrying so soon for you hadn't hardly mentioned it till you said you thought you would be in May. It's very natural for young people to think of marrying and planning for their future life which is all right but it was so new to us that we hadnt thought it would be so soon, but it's all right with us. We wish you well in all things. Hope you get the manager's job. OK. We are praying you will. Suppose you won't know till the camps open, tell us about it. Trust God in all these things. He controls the minds of men and works for us when we ask and trust him to do it. Are you near to any church so you could go sometimes. Tell us what you do on Sunday if you have a chance to get away. Where do your people live Katherine? Do you get a chance to see them very often. Now I'll close. We have been very busy today but I wanted to write before I went to bed. We stayed home tonite so we could write you . When Terry writes I wish you to write too Katherine. Lots of love to you both. From Mother Ellsworth. I'm enclolsing a spray of orange blossom. Hope it will stay fresh enough to smell good.
Letter from Grandpa Ellsworth, May 8, 1935
Dear son Terrance and Katherine.
Dear Children. We were so glad to get your letter as we began to pray you would write as it seemed long between letters. Now that you are married I send congratulations and wish you a good and peaceful voyage on life's journey May God keep you in his care and ever provide for you and bless you with children to his glory We thought it would be better if you waited till you were older to get married but now that you are married we wish to help you in any way we can. Marriage is a big responsibility and many cares will fall upon you but if you take it to the Lord in prayer He will guide and bless you over the dark and hard places. Live for God and your life will be better and filled with happiness. Please send a picture of you both.
This has been a late spring here and where you are too. Yes, I have the distalate burner going now. Just a little fire to take off the chill. It is a dandy. Besides our meetings and pastoral work I have been doing those 101 things that accumulate such as cutting weeds in backyard, the grass in front and care of flowers the car and trapping gophers. I got one in trap and drowned another out and killed him with a shovel Have two traps set now hoping to get the others if there is more. Must grind valves in car as soon as possible. Glad you have learned to drive. Yes, the Master 6 Chev is lovely but I am so full of Chev. I hope to get something else when I get prospered I have had lots of grief with this 1928 Chev. Please do not wait so long but write soon. With lots of love to you and Katherine. God bless you. from daddy E.
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They lived in a tent for a few years. M
Friday, October 22, 2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010
1935
March 29, 1935 (Letter to Dad from his mother)
218 Alvarado St.
Chula Vista, Calif.
Dear Son Terrance.
Your letter and pictures came today so glad to hear from you and that you keep well was interested in the pictures some of them sure look cold with snow all around. We are also glad for your chance of promotion. God is good to you. These things come in answer to prayer. Daddy and I pray for you every day and are anxious for you to do well in every way and now I want to talk to you real earnestly about your future. We only want the best for you and it sure gave me a shock when you said you might get married. Listen to mother, Terry. I wish I could talk to you face to face abot this very important matter. I don't know this dear girl so can't judge her. Perhaps she is all you think her to be and in everyway worthy to be your wife. That's not the point. Daddy and I both think you are too young yet to marry, also you're right to have an assured job. And more money to begin on than you have. The condition government Affairs are in you have no assurance that your job will last definitely. $120 per month looks big and it is for these times but suppose it only lasts a few weeks or months and is shut off. I'm not speaking from my point of view or the thought that if you marry you possibly couldn't help us. Not that at all. God will take care of us if you couldn't help us, but we think it very unwise, put it off for a while till you are sure, a wise man don't rush into anything. No doubt she is a nice girl and we will like her. How long have you known her. You say her people are religious. What church do they belong to? Are they Catholic. If they are its too serious to consider at all. I'm glad you confide in us. For we can help you if you will listen to use. We only wish your happiness but after people are married if they have made a mistake it's hard and a divorce don't put you back where you were before. And the bible don't give you the privilege to marry again. I know lots of professed christians do but it bans them from heaven. Dear Terry, you are young and rather immature to know fully your own mind on this important subject. I mean that your judgment is perhaps not as settled as it will be a year or months even from now. Somehow I feel you should wait a while. We both feel like you should. This is it, wait till your job is assured. Wait till you know that Katherine is the one girl above all others that you love and will be satisfied with as a wife. A wise man waits till he is sure then he can safely proceed. A worldly wise man does that. A christian can do no less . Have you asked God if she is the one for you? He knows what your judgment and desires in this matter will be 5 years or longer will be. He knows whether she will be all you will need in a wife for all time. Perhaps you haven't thought of it in this way but it's for till death do you part, through trials, hardships, sunshine and rain. Daddy and Mother know it was God's will for them to marry so that settles all things, stop and think. Consider all these things, talk these things over with her, see if you agree. If your natures blend together, above all your religious views must harmonize. O what sorrow I've seen in homes where one was a Catholic, the other a Protestant in such cases everything is out of harmony. Mother only wants to help you, so consider Jesus, surender yourself to Him. Then He can guide you, natural things can't be depended on to the exclusion of our souls' welfare. Send us a picture of her. We will love the girl you pick out. Our only wish is that you wait till all things are sure for your future happiness. Worldly conditions are bad with no prospect of getting better. Our people here are doing the best they can but it's hard to make a living. There isn't much doing, so little work and poor wages. We hardly even get over $20 per month and last month it was less than $20. So what you help us every month will be a great blessing to us. I'm glad you feel a responsibility to help us. Now I've written quite an epistle. Perhaps you think its quite a lecture but Mother knows the way and she only wants to help you I know you didn't mean you were going to marry right away but don't be in a hurry. God bless you and let us hear from you soon. Lots of love from Mother Ellsworth.
Tell us all that's in your heart. We want to help. Tell it all now. and then you can know better how to proceed. We love you and want to help. Mother.
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Letter from his father. March 31, 1935
Dear son Terrance. Your good letter received OK and glad to hear from you again as we always are. We enjoy your nice letters and the pictures very much. I did not know you until I read on the back. I suppose the bright sun made you squint so bad. Yes, Terry, we are interested in all the pictures you send. So glad you are progressing and working up Hope you get the Camp Manager's position that will be just lovely and such a large salary, too. But don't let it turn your head or puff you up. Just be wise and quiet. Be careful of your money and save. Practice being courteous to those under you and you will find it easy to be courteous to those over you. How is Mr. Ryan and Mr. Tourney?
We are having high fog and the days are cool. We wish it would warm up some. I borrowed a wood saw made of a Ford Model T and sawed wood for some of my friends but it was a poor business. As wood costs $16.00 a cord I thought I could save some but it did not turn out good. Hope to get finished this week and no more of that.
I saw a distalate stove made of an old oil drum that is a real success. I am going to make one this week. We need lots of heat in the house and wood is expensive so I will try the distalate. I hope to make it work. It is cheap heat if you can get it to work. Of course, I was surprised to hear you were thinking of getting married. The mating instinct is holy and is God's plan. Marriage being a life contract should never be entered into lightly or hurriedly. Just stop and consider that when you marry, you will be tied to her and must support and cherish and care for her as long as she lives and raise children and care for them also. And don't you ever let a Catholic priest marry you. Well, anyway, Terry, you better take some time to think of this step. We were in hopes you would wait until you had more experience before marrying. Four or five years more would let your mind mature more so you would be fitted better. Short engagements are not so good. You better be engaged a year so you will know what you are getting. Be nice to her as fornication is damnation to the soul. Please do not be carried away with emotion. Good bye, must go to meeting. Yours with lots of love. Your daddy, E.
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Dad and Mom married on April 9, 1935. I wish I could tell the folks that Terry and Catherine were married for almost 67 years; I think he chose well, they both chose well! Thanks mom and dad. Mavis
218 Alvarado St.
Chula Vista, Calif.
Dear Son Terrance.
Your letter and pictures came today so glad to hear from you and that you keep well was interested in the pictures some of them sure look cold with snow all around. We are also glad for your chance of promotion. God is good to you. These things come in answer to prayer. Daddy and I pray for you every day and are anxious for you to do well in every way and now I want to talk to you real earnestly about your future. We only want the best for you and it sure gave me a shock when you said you might get married. Listen to mother, Terry. I wish I could talk to you face to face abot this very important matter. I don't know this dear girl so can't judge her. Perhaps she is all you think her to be and in everyway worthy to be your wife. That's not the point. Daddy and I both think you are too young yet to marry, also you're right to have an assured job. And more money to begin on than you have. The condition government Affairs are in you have no assurance that your job will last definitely. $120 per month looks big and it is for these times but suppose it only lasts a few weeks or months and is shut off. I'm not speaking from my point of view or the thought that if you marry you possibly couldn't help us. Not that at all. God will take care of us if you couldn't help us, but we think it very unwise, put it off for a while till you are sure, a wise man don't rush into anything. No doubt she is a nice girl and we will like her. How long have you known her. You say her people are religious. What church do they belong to? Are they Catholic. If they are its too serious to consider at all. I'm glad you confide in us. For we can help you if you will listen to use. We only wish your happiness but after people are married if they have made a mistake it's hard and a divorce don't put you back where you were before. And the bible don't give you the privilege to marry again. I know lots of professed christians do but it bans them from heaven. Dear Terry, you are young and rather immature to know fully your own mind on this important subject. I mean that your judgment is perhaps not as settled as it will be a year or months even from now. Somehow I feel you should wait a while. We both feel like you should. This is it, wait till your job is assured. Wait till you know that Katherine is the one girl above all others that you love and will be satisfied with as a wife. A wise man waits till he is sure then he can safely proceed. A worldly wise man does that. A christian can do no less . Have you asked God if she is the one for you? He knows what your judgment and desires in this matter will be 5 years or longer will be. He knows whether she will be all you will need in a wife for all time. Perhaps you haven't thought of it in this way but it's for till death do you part, through trials, hardships, sunshine and rain. Daddy and Mother know it was God's will for them to marry so that settles all things, stop and think. Consider all these things, talk these things over with her, see if you agree. If your natures blend together, above all your religious views must harmonize. O what sorrow I've seen in homes where one was a Catholic, the other a Protestant in such cases everything is out of harmony. Mother only wants to help you, so consider Jesus, surender yourself to Him. Then He can guide you, natural things can't be depended on to the exclusion of our souls' welfare. Send us a picture of her. We will love the girl you pick out. Our only wish is that you wait till all things are sure for your future happiness. Worldly conditions are bad with no prospect of getting better. Our people here are doing the best they can but it's hard to make a living. There isn't much doing, so little work and poor wages. We hardly even get over $20 per month and last month it was less than $20. So what you help us every month will be a great blessing to us. I'm glad you feel a responsibility to help us. Now I've written quite an epistle. Perhaps you think its quite a lecture but Mother knows the way and she only wants to help you I know you didn't mean you were going to marry right away but don't be in a hurry. God bless you and let us hear from you soon. Lots of love from Mother Ellsworth.
Tell us all that's in your heart. We want to help. Tell it all now. and then you can know better how to proceed. We love you and want to help. Mother.
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Letter from his father. March 31, 1935
Dear son Terrance. Your good letter received OK and glad to hear from you again as we always are. We enjoy your nice letters and the pictures very much. I did not know you until I read on the back. I suppose the bright sun made you squint so bad. Yes, Terry, we are interested in all the pictures you send. So glad you are progressing and working up Hope you get the Camp Manager's position that will be just lovely and such a large salary, too. But don't let it turn your head or puff you up. Just be wise and quiet. Be careful of your money and save. Practice being courteous to those under you and you will find it easy to be courteous to those over you. How is Mr. Ryan and Mr. Tourney?
We are having high fog and the days are cool. We wish it would warm up some. I borrowed a wood saw made of a Ford Model T and sawed wood for some of my friends but it was a poor business. As wood costs $16.00 a cord I thought I could save some but it did not turn out good. Hope to get finished this week and no more of that.
I saw a distalate stove made of an old oil drum that is a real success. I am going to make one this week. We need lots of heat in the house and wood is expensive so I will try the distalate. I hope to make it work. It is cheap heat if you can get it to work. Of course, I was surprised to hear you were thinking of getting married. The mating instinct is holy and is God's plan. Marriage being a life contract should never be entered into lightly or hurriedly. Just stop and consider that when you marry, you will be tied to her and must support and cherish and care for her as long as she lives and raise children and care for them also. And don't you ever let a Catholic priest marry you. Well, anyway, Terry, you better take some time to think of this step. We were in hopes you would wait until you had more experience before marrying. Four or five years more would let your mind mature more so you would be fitted better. Short engagements are not so good. You better be engaged a year so you will know what you are getting. Be nice to her as fornication is damnation to the soul. Please do not be carried away with emotion. Good bye, must go to meeting. Yours with lots of love. Your daddy, E.
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Dad and Mom married on April 9, 1935. I wish I could tell the folks that Terry and Catherine were married for almost 67 years; I think he chose well, they both chose well! Thanks mom and dad. Mavis
Monday, July 26, 2010
Dad's Diary, March & April 1930
March
1 - I saw a show at Chemawa, "The Grey Hound Limited."
2 - The band played for the students as they marched to church and supper.
3 - Alva and I had a quarrel.
4 - I missed breakfast.
5 - Letter writing day.
6 - I got a haircut.
7 - Alva and I made up again.
8 - We had a dance at Chemawa.
9 - We had pictures taken of classes and societies for the Annual.
10 - Mr. Geo. P. LaVatta gave us a talk.
11 - I listened to the funeral services of Chief Justice Taft in the auditorium over the radio.
12 - It won't be long now till school is out.
13 - Robair got the mumps.
14 - I am on the janitor detail in Mr. Fisher's room.
15 - I saw a show at C.I.S. "The land of the Silver Fox"
16 - Some more pictures were taken for the Class of '30's Annual.
17 - Today is the band's birthday. It is 35 years old. We had a banquet in the D.S.
18 - I weigh 118 pounds.
19 - Nothing interesting.
20 - It rained today.
21 - Robair came out of the hospital (resurrection).
22 - Petty and I went to town and saw a show "Seven Days Leave."
23 - It rained today,
24 - I am on the janitor detail in Mr. Turner's room.
15 - I saw a spring football game between Chemawa's first and second teams.
26 - This is an ideal spring day.
27 - The band went to Salem for the Spring opening show. We saw a show "The Sacred Flame"
28 - Declamation Contest at Chemawa.
29 - Girls town day. Rube, Egg and I saw a show at Hollywood "Oh Yea!" We were the only ones in the theatre.
30 - A picture of the band was taken for the annual.
31 - We had body inspection in Brewer hall.
April
1 - This reminds me of what I am the other 364 days of the year.
2 - John cut my hair
3 - April showers bring May flowers.
4 - Chemawa beat Silverton 5 to 4 in a baseball game.
5 - I listened to Shep's radio.
6 - Rube, Milton and I went for a ride (egg)
7 - Nothing unusual happened today.
8 - Listened to Amos an' Andy.
9 - The Reliance band practiced for the Open Session. I played first cornet.
10 - Reliance Open Session.
11 - Woodburn beat C.I.S. in a baseball game.
12 - I saw a show at C.I.S. "From Headquarters." Murray threw a burning rag up on the roof of Brewer Hall and had to get a ladder to get the rag. He is a fine fireman.
13 - Egg and I got a nice wetting down while we were out in the woods eating.
14 - It is still raining.
15 - I weigh 116 pounds.
16 - Robair got into the school orchestra.
17 - I cheated from Thursday chapel but got caught.
18 - I had to march walks for cheating last night.
19 - The gang went out eating.
20 - Easter Sunday we went out eating again.
21 - I'm on the janitor detail.
22 - Chemawa's baseball team beat Woodburn 5 to 4.
23 - I went to town with Rube.
24 - We are working on the annual.
25 - Chemawa's baseball team beat Gervais.
26 - The gang went out eating.
27 - I saw a show at Chemawa "The Million Dollar Collar."
28 - An eclipse of the sun occurred today.
29 - Jack gave me a fighting haircut.
30 - We had dress parade.
1 - I saw a show at Chemawa, "The Grey Hound Limited."
2 - The band played for the students as they marched to church and supper.
3 - Alva and I had a quarrel.
4 - I missed breakfast.
5 - Letter writing day.
6 - I got a haircut.
7 - Alva and I made up again.
8 - We had a dance at Chemawa.
9 - We had pictures taken of classes and societies for the Annual.
10 - Mr. Geo. P. LaVatta gave us a talk.
11 - I listened to the funeral services of Chief Justice Taft in the auditorium over the radio.
12 - It won't be long now till school is out.
13 - Robair got the mumps.
14 - I am on the janitor detail in Mr. Fisher's room.
15 - I saw a show at C.I.S. "The land of the Silver Fox"
16 - Some more pictures were taken for the Class of '30's Annual.
17 - Today is the band's birthday. It is 35 years old. We had a banquet in the D.S.
18 - I weigh 118 pounds.
19 - Nothing interesting.
20 - It rained today.
21 - Robair came out of the hospital (resurrection).
22 - Petty and I went to town and saw a show "Seven Days Leave."
23 - It rained today,
24 - I am on the janitor detail in Mr. Turner's room.
15 - I saw a spring football game between Chemawa's first and second teams.
26 - This is an ideal spring day.
27 - The band went to Salem for the Spring opening show. We saw a show "The Sacred Flame"
28 - Declamation Contest at Chemawa.
29 - Girls town day. Rube, Egg and I saw a show at Hollywood "Oh Yea!" We were the only ones in the theatre.
30 - A picture of the band was taken for the annual.
31 - We had body inspection in Brewer hall.
April
1 - This reminds me of what I am the other 364 days of the year.
2 - John cut my hair
3 - April showers bring May flowers.
4 - Chemawa beat Silverton 5 to 4 in a baseball game.
5 - I listened to Shep's radio.
6 - Rube, Milton and I went for a ride (egg)
7 - Nothing unusual happened today.
8 - Listened to Amos an' Andy.
9 - The Reliance band practiced for the Open Session. I played first cornet.
10 - Reliance Open Session.
11 - Woodburn beat C.I.S. in a baseball game.
12 - I saw a show at C.I.S. "From Headquarters." Murray threw a burning rag up on the roof of Brewer Hall and had to get a ladder to get the rag. He is a fine fireman.
13 - Egg and I got a nice wetting down while we were out in the woods eating.
14 - It is still raining.
15 - I weigh 116 pounds.
16 - Robair got into the school orchestra.
17 - I cheated from Thursday chapel but got caught.
18 - I had to march walks for cheating last night.
19 - The gang went out eating.
20 - Easter Sunday we went out eating again.
21 - I'm on the janitor detail.
22 - Chemawa's baseball team beat Woodburn 5 to 4.
23 - I went to town with Rube.
24 - We are working on the annual.
25 - Chemawa's baseball team beat Gervais.
26 - The gang went out eating.
27 - I saw a show at Chemawa "The Million Dollar Collar."
28 - An eclipse of the sun occurred today.
29 - Jack gave me a fighting haircut.
30 - We had dress parade.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Dad's Diary, January & February1930
January
1 - I saw a show at Chemawa "Frozen River." Alva came back.
4 - I saw a show at Chemawa "The Flying Fool."
8 - Mr. Bent called the gang (Goosegg, Murray, Robair, Henry and I) into the offrice and told us a few things. I guess he thought we were a bad outfit. We reseated in the dining hall today. It snowed this afternoon.
9 - The gang went out eating in spite of the snow. Rube got his Parish sweather with two stripes.
10 - I got a cold out in the woods yesterday.
11 - We had band practice. Mr. Kunkel told us of a slaughter house he once visited and about the city of St. Augustine. Mr. Bent lined us (Brewer Hall) up on the court and tried to find out who broke a mirror in the wash room but was unsuccessful. Elmer Cline came.
12 - Went down to the ice on a pond south of the school. Alva and I talked and we had a good time. Because we did not have any heat Chapel let out earlier than usual.
13 - Although it is the 13th I feel better.
14 - My cold has let me. I went to Oregon City with the wrestling team. I lost my match to James of Oregon City. We wrestled at 110 pounds. Chemawa lost 62 to 56. After the match we had a good meal in Oregon City. It snowed all the way back.
15 - I have some pretty sore muscles and a srawberry on my shoulder.
16 - went to the hospital for strawberries (not eatable kind).
17 - The wrestlers are working out in the print shop. I weigh 118 pounds. Goosegg and I were nearly knocked over down by the power house.
18 - At band practice Mr. Kunkel told us about the bears in St. Louie. Goosegg and I rode down to Piquille on the trash wagon. I saw a show at Chemawa. "Black Cyclone."
19 - Sunday. I fell through the ice in the ditch by the dairy barn. I couldnt change to the proper clothes for supper so Petty invited me to eat with him.
20 - I am on the janitor detail in room 8 of the school building.
21 - I got a hair cut today.
22 - My roommate is in the hospital.
23 - Nothing of interest happened today.
24 - Willamette Glee Club put on a program for us here at Chemawa.
25 - Mr. Kunket told us of his experiences broadcasting with orchestras.
26 - Sunday. Just layed around.
27 - Murray pounded on the radiator in his room and Mrs. Bent came up, kicked us out, and moved Murray to another room.
28 - Nothing of interest happened today.
29 - Parish's basketball team beat Chemawa B Team 6 to 16.
30 - Didn't go to bible study.
31 - No school because of mid-year examinations.
February
1 - Honor Roll (Saturday afternoon), had to work. I saw a show at C.I.S. "Square Shoulders"
2 - Sunday. We did not have chapel because of the lack of heat.
3 - The power house is not producing heat because of repairs so we did not have school today.
4 - No school again today.,
5 - We had a return wrestling match here with Oregon City. I was flopped for two falls. We lost 48 to 56. I wrestled James again. We weighed 113.
6 - I have a sore neck.
7 - Alva and I made up
8 - Robair, Esiah and I walked down to the Willamette River.
9 - Rube, Robair and I walked down to Senator McNary's place.
10 - The band played at the basketball game between Dallas and C.I.S. Chemawa won 30 to 16.
11 - Mr. Downie made Robair and I sweep the court for having our shirts unbuttoned in line.
12 - The band played at the basketball games between Woodburn's and Chemawa's A and B teams. C.I.S. won both of them.
13 - Nothing interesting to write today,
14 - I (much to my surprise) received a valentine from Alva..
15 - I saw an educational picture at Chemawa (Wild Life in Oregon).
16 - The band gave a concert in the auditorium. I played 2nd cornet.
17 - I got a picture of alva.
18 - It rained most of the day.
19 - I weigh 117 pounds.
20 - I can't think of anything of interest that happened today,.
21 - I went to Monmouth with the wresting team but didn't wrestle. The team wrestled the Oregon Normal Team and lost 42 to 30. Rube went with us in the stage.
22 - The band played at the Salem-Chemawa basketball game which Salem won.
23 - The band played for the students as they marched to church and supper.
24 - I got checked out and G.W. gave me a lecture.
25 - Chemawa's Golden Jubilee .
26 - I was late for work.
27 - I missed my breakfast.
28 - this was a perfect spring day.
1 - I saw a show at Chemawa "Frozen River." Alva came back.
4 - I saw a show at Chemawa "The Flying Fool."
8 - Mr. Bent called the gang (Goosegg, Murray, Robair, Henry and I) into the offrice and told us a few things. I guess he thought we were a bad outfit. We reseated in the dining hall today. It snowed this afternoon.
9 - The gang went out eating in spite of the snow. Rube got his Parish sweather with two stripes.
10 - I got a cold out in the woods yesterday.
11 - We had band practice. Mr. Kunkel told us of a slaughter house he once visited and about the city of St. Augustine. Mr. Bent lined us (Brewer Hall) up on the court and tried to find out who broke a mirror in the wash room but was unsuccessful. Elmer Cline came.
12 - Went down to the ice on a pond south of the school. Alva and I talked and we had a good time. Because we did not have any heat Chapel let out earlier than usual.
13 - Although it is the 13th I feel better.
14 - My cold has let me. I went to Oregon City with the wrestling team. I lost my match to James of Oregon City. We wrestled at 110 pounds. Chemawa lost 62 to 56. After the match we had a good meal in Oregon City. It snowed all the way back.
15 - I have some pretty sore muscles and a srawberry on my shoulder.
16 - went to the hospital for strawberries (not eatable kind).
17 - The wrestlers are working out in the print shop. I weigh 118 pounds. Goosegg and I were nearly knocked over down by the power house.
18 - At band practice Mr. Kunkel told us about the bears in St. Louie. Goosegg and I rode down to Piquille on the trash wagon. I saw a show at Chemawa. "Black Cyclone."
19 - Sunday. I fell through the ice in the ditch by the dairy barn. I couldnt change to the proper clothes for supper so Petty invited me to eat with him.
20 - I am on the janitor detail in room 8 of the school building.
21 - I got a hair cut today.
22 - My roommate is in the hospital.
23 - Nothing of interest happened today.
24 - Willamette Glee Club put on a program for us here at Chemawa.
25 - Mr. Kunket told us of his experiences broadcasting with orchestras.
26 - Sunday. Just layed around.
27 - Murray pounded on the radiator in his room and Mrs. Bent came up, kicked us out, and moved Murray to another room.
28 - Nothing of interest happened today.
29 - Parish's basketball team beat Chemawa B Team 6 to 16.
30 - Didn't go to bible study.
31 - No school because of mid-year examinations.
February
1 - Honor Roll (Saturday afternoon), had to work. I saw a show at C.I.S. "Square Shoulders"
2 - Sunday. We did not have chapel because of the lack of heat.
3 - The power house is not producing heat because of repairs so we did not have school today.
4 - No school again today.,
5 - We had a return wrestling match here with Oregon City. I was flopped for two falls. We lost 48 to 56. I wrestled James again. We weighed 113.
6 - I have a sore neck.
7 - Alva and I made up
8 - Robair, Esiah and I walked down to the Willamette River.
9 - Rube, Robair and I walked down to Senator McNary's place.
10 - The band played at the basketball game between Dallas and C.I.S. Chemawa won 30 to 16.
11 - Mr. Downie made Robair and I sweep the court for having our shirts unbuttoned in line.
12 - The band played at the basketball games between Woodburn's and Chemawa's A and B teams. C.I.S. won both of them.
13 - Nothing interesting to write today,
14 - I (much to my surprise) received a valentine from Alva..
15 - I saw an educational picture at Chemawa (Wild Life in Oregon
16 - The band gave a concert in the auditorium. I played 2nd cornet.
17 - I got a picture of alva.
18 - It rained most of the day.
19 - I weigh 117 pounds.
20 - I can't think of anything of interest that happened today,.
21 - I went to Monmouth with the wresting team but didn't wrestle. The team wrestled the Oregon Normal Team and lost 42 to 30. Rube went with us in the stage.
22 - The band played at the Salem-Chemawa basketball game which Salem won.
23 - The band played for the students as they marched to church and supper.
24 - I got checked out and G.W. gave me a lecture.
25 - Chemawa's Golden Jubilee .
26 - I was late for work.
27 - I missed my breakfast.
28 - this was a perfect spring day.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Dad's Diary September, October, November & December 1929
September
3 - Arrived in Chemawa for another school year.
7 - I saw a show in Salem "The Green Murder Case."
9 - School started today.
14 - I saw a show at Chemawa "TheWay of the Flesh."
21 - I saw a show in Salem "The Dance of Life."
28 - I saw a show at Chemawa "Sky Scraper."
October
6 - I saw a show at Chemawa "The Transgressor."
9 - We had an educational picture entitled "Steam."
13 - I saw a pay show at Chemawa "Alaskan Adventures, Flying Elephans and a Sunday on the Farm."
15 - I weigh 114 pounds.
26 - I saw a show at Chemawa "Annapolis."
November
9 - Show at Chemawa, "Grandma's Boy."
11 - armistice Day. The band went to Salem. After the parade the band got tickets for a show "The Cockeyed World."
12 - I weigh 114-3/4 pounds.
19 - I had to shine halls for being on the girls side with Goose Egg & Birdlegs.
27 - Went out eating in the woods east of the school with Egg and the rest of the gang.
28 - The band played at the Thanksgiving Day game between Salem and Chemawa for the Willamette Valley Championship which Chemawa won 13 to 7. Ed Baine and his folks came down to see Anna and Margaret.
December
7 - I went out eating with the gang. Saw a show at Chemawa "Geraldine."
8 - Went out eating with the gang.
14 - The gang went out eating.
16 - I weigh 119 pounds.
17 - Alma went home for Christmas vacation.
21 - I saw a show at Salem "The Thirteenth Chair" and one at Chemawa "The Spieler". The printers had their annual big meal in the shop.
22 - Went out eating. The comrades had their Christmas Tree.
25 - Christmas. We had a nice dinner at Cranston Hall. In the afternoon I saw a show in Salem "Sweetie" and at Chemawa I saw a show entitled "Simba."
30 - The band went to Salem. I had a swim in the YMCA.
31 - The gang went out eating.
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Dad worked in the print shop and played in the band. He played various horns. - m
3 - Arrived in Chemawa for another school year.
7 - I saw a show in Salem "The Green Murder Case."
9 - School started today.
14 - I saw a show at Chemawa "TheWay of the Flesh."
21 - I saw a show in Salem "The Dance of Life."
28 - I saw a show at Chemawa "Sky Scraper."
October
6 - I saw a show at Chemawa "The Transgressor."
9 - We had an educational picture entitled "Steam."
13 - I saw a pay show at Chemawa "Alaskan Adventures, Flying Elephans and a Sunday on the Farm."
15 - I weigh 114 pounds.
26 - I saw a show at Chemawa "Annapolis."
November
9 - Show at Chemawa, "Grandma's Boy."
11 - armistice Day. The band went to Salem. After the parade the band got tickets for a show "The Cockeyed World."
12 - I weigh 114-3/4 pounds.
19 - I had to shine halls for being on the girls side with Goose Egg & Birdlegs.
27 - Went out eating in the woods east of the school with Egg and the rest of the gang.
28 - The band played at the Thanksgiving Day game between Salem and Chemawa for the Willamette Valley Championship which Chemawa won 13 to 7. Ed Baine and his folks came down to see Anna and Margaret.
December
7 - I went out eating with the gang. Saw a show at Chemawa "Geraldine."
8 - Went out eating with the gang.
14 - The gang went out eating.
16 - I weigh 119 pounds.
17 - Alma went home for Christmas vacation.
21 - I saw a show at Salem "The Thirteenth Chair" and one at Chemawa "The Spieler". The printers had their annual big meal in the shop.
22 - Went out eating. The comrades had their Christmas Tree.
25 - Christmas. We had a nice dinner at Cranston Hall. In the afternoon I saw a show in Salem "Sweetie" and at Chemawa I saw a show entitled "Simba."
30 - The band went to Salem. I had a swim in the YMCA.
31 - The gang went out eating.
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Dad worked in the print shop and played in the band. He played various horns. - m
Dad - October 1944
Presuppression (P)
1 - P - Standby
2 - Trail maintenance. Boulder Lake
3 - P. Brake transmission in pickup. Wes Walsey came up and towed me up hill. Changed pickups, grease job.
4 - Road maintenance. Cut brush along Peter's Pasture - Agency Road.
5 - Road maintenance. Same as yesterday.
6 - P. Agency. Fixed spare tire. Box Canyon to chain cat
7 - P - cut wood.
8 - Sunday
9 - P. Cat at Box Canyon to Agency.
10 - P - Cut wood at station.
End of this little yellow table.
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This must have been about 4 years later, Mom was a lookout at Eagle Butte, a few miles north of Warm Springs. One day Wes Walsey came to visit. He had his 'cork' boots on and stepped on some of our little kittens and didn't even know it! m
1 - P - Standby
2 - Trail maintenance. Boulder Lake
3 - P. Brake transmission in pickup. Wes Walsey came up and towed me up hill. Changed pickups, grease job.
4 - Road maintenance. Cut brush along Peter's Pasture - Agency Road.
5 - Road maintenance. Same as yesterday.
6 - P. Agency. Fixed spare tire. Box Canyon to chain cat
7 - P - cut wood.
8 - Sunday
9 - P. Cat at Box Canyon to Agency.
10 - P - Cut wood at station.
End of this little yellow table.
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This must have been about 4 years later, Mom was a lookout at Eagle Butte, a few miles north of Warm Springs. One day Wes Walsey came to visit. He had his 'cork' boots on and stepped on some of our little kittens and didn't even know it! m
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Dad September 1944
P - Presupression (getting ready for firefighting)
1 - P - Agency grease job & supplies
2 - P, standby, & 3 & 4
5 - Road maintenance, Peters Pasture - Badger, & 6 & 7
8 - P - Standby
9 - P, Agency & Madras. Towed pickup to Madras
10 - P, standby
11 - P, to agency for supplies.
12, P - Standby
13 - Road maintenance, cut brush on Peters Pasture Road
14 - P - Burned brush on butte around quarters.
15 - annual leave
16 - P - worked around station
17 - P - worked around station.
18 - Trail maintenance. Boulder Lake, Peters Pasture trail.
19 - P, agency for gas.
20 - Trail maintenance, Boulder Lake Trail
21 - P, worked on Ford pickup
22 - P, watched brush burning at Boulder Corral.
23 - Checked burn at Boulder Creek
24 - P - standby
25 - P worked on Cecil Atkinson car at Agency
26 - P, same as yesterday
27 - P, changed, repaired and mounted tires for F.S. cars.
28 - Trail maintenance, Boulder trail
29 - Ran compass for spotters.
30 - P - to agency.
1 - P - Agency grease job & supplies
2 - P, standby, & 3 & 4
5 - Road maintenance, Peters Pasture - Badger, & 6 & 7
8 - P - Standby
9 - P, Agency & Madras. Towed pickup to Madras
10 - P, standby
11 - P, to agency for supplies.
12, P - Standby
13 - Road maintenance, cut brush on Peters Pasture Road
14 - P - Burned brush on butte around quarters.
15 - annual leave
16 - P - worked around station
17 - P - worked around station.
18 - Trail maintenance. Boulder Lake, Peters Pasture trail.
19 - P, agency for gas.
20 - Trail maintenance, Boulder Lake Trail
21 - P, worked on Ford pickup
22 - P, watched brush burning at Boulder Corral.
23 - Checked burn at Boulder Creek
24 - P - standby
25 - P worked on Cecil Atkinson car at Agency
26 - P, same as yesterday
27 - P, changed, repaired and mounted tires for F.S. cars.
28 - Trail maintenance, Boulder trail
29 - Ran compass for spotters.
30 - P - to agency.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
More Grandkids
I had the pleasure of spending part of the day with the Ranch grandkids.
The baby, doing her Michael Jordan face.
John Wayne waiting to watch his cowboy movies.
They seem to be in the wrong places!
We shopped 'til we dropped!
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Grandkids
I'm 'new' at trying to get pictures up here, but I'm trying it - again!
Little girl running (helps to be doing downhil!).
Bigger girl, camping.
Big boy trying to sleep.
Dad's Diary August 1944
P - Presuppression - preparing for fires
1 through 4 - P - stayed at station. (He was often 'on call' during the summer in case of fire, but especially around the 4th of July - m).
5 - Road maintenance - Peters Pasture.
6 - P - at station.
7 - Road Maintenance - Peters Pasture Road.
8 - P - to Agency
9 - same.
10 - P - grease job, Agency
11 - P - Bald Peter Coyote trail.
12 - 14 - P - stayed at station.
15 - P - Went to Camp Creek at 1AM for H. Williams. Took him to hospital. Returned to Butte for rest of day. (He would often fill in for the fire lookouts if they had to leave in an emergency. m)
16 - P - to agency to grease truck & pickup. Took Mrs. Williams to Camp Creek. Returned to Butte at 8 PM.
17 - Lionshead trail maintenance. (When he did 'trail maintenance', I always thought he was being a nice guy clearing the trails for those of us who just 'vacationed' in the woods; turns out he was working, getting trails ready in case of fire! m)
18 - Harvey Lake trail maintenance.
19 - P - To agency for supplies.
20 - P. Sunday.
21 - Road maintenance. Replaced plank on bridge at Seekseequa Mill.
22 - P . Agency. work on pickup.
12 - trail maintenance, Harvey Lake.
24 - P . Greased cat at Box Canyon.
25 - P. - Old Mill in AM Standby at station PM.
26 - P. Blue Lake AM. Standby PM.
27 - P. Sunday.
28 - P Cut brush along Peters Pasture road AM, standby PM.
29 - 31 - P- Standby.
1 through 4 - P - stayed at station. (He was often 'on call' during the summer in case of fire, but especially around the 4th of July - m).
5 - Road maintenance - Peters Pasture.
6 - P - at station.
7 - Road Maintenance - Peters Pasture Road.
8 - P - to Agency
9 - same.
10 - P - grease job, Agency
11 - P - Bald Peter Coyote trail.
12 - 14 - P - stayed at station.
15 - P - Went to Camp Creek at 1AM for H. Williams. Took him to hospital. Returned to Butte for rest of day. (He would often fill in for the fire lookouts if they had to leave in an emergency. m)
16 - P - to agency to grease truck & pickup. Took Mrs. Williams to Camp Creek. Returned to Butte at 8 PM.
17 - Lionshead trail maintenance. (When he did 'trail maintenance', I always thought he was being a nice guy clearing the trails for those of us who just 'vacationed' in the woods; turns out he was working, getting trails ready in case of fire! m)
18 - Harvey Lake trail maintenance.
19 - P - To agency for supplies.
20 - P. Sunday.
21 - Road maintenance. Replaced plank on bridge at Seekseequa Mill.
22 - P . Agency. work on pickup.
12 - trail maintenance, Harvey Lake.
24 - P . Greased cat at Box Canyon.
25 - P. - Old Mill in AM Standby at station PM.
26 - P. Blue Lake AM. Standby PM.
27 - P. Sunday.
28 - P Cut brush along Peters Pasture road AM, standby PM.
29 - 31 - P- Standby.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Dad - 1944 - July
1 - Presuppression (P) - to Agency, grease pickup and tighten bolts.
2 - P - Sunday.
3 - Telephone line maintenance - Agency.
4 - P.
5 - Road maintenance. Metolius Bench. Horse Trap road.
6 - Road maintenance - Tenino Bench, Upper Crossing road.
7 -P - dug up water pipe at Peter's Pasture.
8 - P - Took water pipe to agency to be rethreaded. Supplies.
9 - P . Sunday
10 - P. worked around station.
11 - P - standby
12 - 13 - same
14 - P. Hauled fire guard from agency to Old Mill.
15 - 1/2 P. Hauled forester from Old Mill to Camp Creek. 1/2 Suppression. Went to fire at 7:00 PM on Metolius Bench near mud springs, with Percy W (probably Winishut).
16 - Suppression. Mud Springs fire at 6 PM.
17 - Mud Spring to Agency and returned to Shitike at 3 PM.
18 - Fire Suppression at Mud Spring.
19 - P at Bald Peter.
20 - P. To agency for Wilfred to get truck out of Lion's Head Road.
21 - P. Worked around station.
22 - Moved Percy from Camp Creek to Agency. Drove C. Tufti from Agency to fire on Metolius Bench.
23 - P. In afternoon checked Metolius Bench fire.
24 - P. Worked around station.
25 - 1/2 P., Agency for gas. Suppression. metolius Bench fire (1/2).
26 - P. Stayed at station.
27 - Suppression 1/2 at Metolius Bench, 1/2 P at station.
28 - P at station.
29 - 1/2 P, 1/2 Suppression to agency.
30 - Went to Camp Creek & Bald Peter, P.
31 - Road maintenance, Harvey Lake Road.
2 - P - Sunday.
3 - Telephone line maintenance - Agency.
4 - P.
5 - Road maintenance. Metolius Bench. Horse Trap road.
6 - Road maintenance - Tenino Bench, Upper Crossing road.
7 -P - dug up water pipe at Peter's Pasture.
8 - P - Took water pipe to agency to be rethreaded. Supplies.
9 - P . Sunday
10 - P. worked around station.
11 - P - standby
12 - 13 - same
14 - P. Hauled fire guard from agency to Old Mill.
15 - 1/2 P. Hauled forester from Old Mill to Camp Creek. 1/2 Suppression. Went to fire at 7:00 PM on Metolius Bench near mud springs, with Percy W (probably Winishut).
16 - Suppression. Mud Springs fire at 6 PM.
17 - Mud Spring to Agency and returned to Shitike at 3 PM.
18 - Fire Suppression at Mud Spring.
19 - P at Bald Peter.
20 - P. To agency for Wilfred to get truck out of Lion's Head Road.
21 - P. Worked around station.
22 - Moved Percy from Camp Creek to Agency. Drove C. Tufti from Agency to fire on Metolius Bench.
23 - P. In afternoon checked Metolius Bench fire.
24 - P. Worked around station.
25 - 1/2 P., Agency for gas. Suppression. metolius Bench fire (1/2).
26 - P. Stayed at station.
27 - Suppression 1/2 at Metolius Bench, 1/2 P at station.
28 - P at station.
29 - 1/2 P, 1/2 Suppression to agency.
30 - Went to Camp Creek & Bald Peter, P.
31 - Road maintenance, Harvey Lake Road.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Dad - 1944
I found more old notes of my dad's. In his little yellow tablet is a news clipping: KLAMATH FALLS, July 8 (Special)-This is the first released airplane picture of the Klamath Falls marine barracks, built as a training and recuperation center for thousands of marines who contracted malaria or filariasis in the Pacific fighting The large building in the center is the mess hall, capacity 2000. During a special tour last Sunday, 7000 Klamath county war bond buyers had their first close-up view of the barracks.
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His notes (kind of boring - Dad was in fire suppression, P will = presuppression. Suppression was, of course, suppressing fires; presuppression was preparing for fire suppression.
5/1/44, Metolius River trail maintenance. 5/16 road maintenance. White Water, Bald Peter Road.
5/17 - P. Garage work. 5/18 - P, garage work. 5/18 - Same. 5/19 - Telephone line maintenance. Simnasho. 5/20 - P. Worked on brakes on Ford pickup. 5/21 - Sunday. 5/22 - P Shop 1/2 day. Hauled water to Eagle Butte 1/2 day. At 6:30 PM left for White Horse Rapids. Returned at 10:30 PM. 5/23 - P, shop work. 5/24 - P. Worked on truck AM. Drove truck with fire tools to Old Mill in PM. 5/25 - P. (off) 5/26 - P. Shop work. 5/27 - same. 5/28 - Sunday. 5/29 - P. Shop. May 30 - Holiday. 5/31 - P. Shop.
June 1 - P, shop. 6/2 - P, moved fire tools to Shitike Butte. Cleaned quarters at Shitike Butte. 6/3 - P - shop. 6/4 - P - Sunday. 6/5 - P. Moved family to Shitike Butte. 6/6 - P. Set up weather station. Odd jobs around station. 6/7 - P. Worked around station. 6/8 - 1/2 P. Worked around station. 1/2 road maintenance. Shitike Butte road. 6/9 - Road maintenance Lionshead road. 6/10 - P. cut wood. 6/11 - P.
6/12 - 1/2 P to Agency, 1/2 road maintenance. 6/13 - Road maintenance Metolius Bench Roads. 6/14 - Telephone line maintenance. Lookout Butte, Trout Lake 5/15 - Road maintenance, White Water grades. 6/16 - Road maintenance Tenino Bench. 6/17 - P. Cut wood. 6/18 - P. Sunday. 6/19 - Road maintenance, Peter's Pasture Agency road. 6/20 - 1/2 Road maintenance. Tenino Bench, 1/2 P. 6/21 - Road maintenance, Upper Crossing. 6/22 - Annual Leave 6/23 - Bald Peter Road maintenance. 6/24 - P - worked around station. 6/25 - P in and around station. 6/26 - Road maintenance, Peter's Pasture, Old Mill & 42 Roads. 6/27 P. Gas and work on pickup. 6/28 - Road maintenance. Road along drift fence north and then east along north side of Twin Buttes. 6/29 - Road maintenance. Finished Twin Butte Road. Seekseequa Rim Road. 6/30 - Road maintenance. 2 mi. Bug road on metolius Bench.
This probably won't mean much except for the ex-firefighters. In my later years, I was quite impressed that my dad could fix telephone lines, short-wave radios, gas engines, almost anything, because he had to! Today, 2010, there are many roads across the reservation but back a ways there were a few and one of the main ones was the 42 Road. There are so many forest workers and log trucks, you probably could get help out in the woods if you need it, but back then if you broke down, there was lots of walking to be done!
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His notes (kind of boring - Dad was in fire suppression, P will = presuppression. Suppression was, of course, suppressing fires; presuppression was preparing for fire suppression.
5/1/44, Metolius River trail maintenance. 5/16 road maintenance. White Water, Bald Peter Road.
5/17 - P. Garage work. 5/18 - P, garage work. 5/18 - Same. 5/19 - Telephone line maintenance. Simnasho. 5/20 - P. Worked on brakes on Ford pickup. 5/21 - Sunday. 5/22 - P Shop 1/2 day. Hauled water to Eagle Butte 1/2 day. At 6:30 PM left for White Horse Rapids. Returned at 10:30 PM. 5/23 - P, shop work. 5/24 - P. Worked on truck AM. Drove truck with fire tools to Old Mill in PM. 5/25 - P. (off) 5/26 - P. Shop work. 5/27 - same. 5/28 - Sunday. 5/29 - P. Shop. May 30 - Holiday. 5/31 - P. Shop.
June 1 - P, shop. 6/2 - P, moved fire tools to Shitike Butte. Cleaned quarters at Shitike Butte. 6/3 - P - shop. 6/4 - P - Sunday. 6/5 - P. Moved family to Shitike Butte. 6/6 - P. Set up weather station. Odd jobs around station. 6/7 - P. Worked around station. 6/8 - 1/2 P. Worked around station. 1/2 road maintenance. Shitike Butte road. 6/9 - Road maintenance Lionshead road. 6/10 - P. cut wood. 6/11 - P.
6/12 - 1/2 P to Agency, 1/2 road maintenance. 6/13 - Road maintenance Metolius Bench Roads. 6/14 - Telephone line maintenance. Lookout Butte, Trout Lake 5/15 - Road maintenance, White Water grades. 6/16 - Road maintenance Tenino Bench. 6/17 - P. Cut wood. 6/18 - P. Sunday. 6/19 - Road maintenance, Peter's Pasture Agency road. 6/20 - 1/2 Road maintenance. Tenino Bench, 1/2 P. 6/21 - Road maintenance, Upper Crossing. 6/22 - Annual Leave 6/23 - Bald Peter Road maintenance. 6/24 - P - worked around station. 6/25 - P in and around station. 6/26 - Road maintenance, Peter's Pasture, Old Mill & 42 Roads. 6/27 P. Gas and work on pickup. 6/28 - Road maintenance. Road along drift fence north and then east along north side of Twin Buttes. 6/29 - Road maintenance. Finished Twin Butte Road. Seekseequa Rim Road. 6/30 - Road maintenance. 2 mi. Bug road on metolius Bench.
This probably won't mean much except for the ex-firefighters. In my later years, I was quite impressed that my dad could fix telephone lines, short-wave radios, gas engines, almost anything, because he had to! Today, 2010, there are many roads across the reservation but back a ways there were a few and one of the main ones was the 42 Road. There are so many forest workers and log trucks, you probably could get help out in the woods if you need it, but back then if you broke down, there was lots of walking to be done!
Saturday, June 19, 2010
You want to see plants?!
- All the Thompson family members who are bragging about your skinny corn stalks, wimpy tomato plants - check these out; trees that Elder Nathan has planted on our Terrebonne property from 1978 - 1987:
This is the old driveway.
Christmas trees from about1978 - 1985. 
The honey locust I bought for a friend's wedding. Never got it to her, so it's ours now - about 50 feet tall!
More pines behind the corral:
This is the only view we have of Smith Rock now - the trees are hiding it. This is the neighbor's place to the north of us - our trees are framing the pic.
Down the driveway:
Honey locusts down the driveway - not quite in bloom yet.
Christmas trees from about1978 - 1985. 
The honey locust I bought for a friend's wedding. Never got it to her, so it's ours now - about 50 feet tall!
More pines behind the corral:
This is the only view we have of Smith Rock now - the trees are hiding it. This is the neighbor's place to the north of us - our trees are framing the pic.
Down the driveway:
Honey locusts down the driveway - not quite in bloom yet.
These are just a small fraction of the trees on our 27 acres. I hope you will make it up to Oregon for the family reunion in 2012. The Warm Springs place doesn't look like this, but we're working on it!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Other Shaws
On the way to Durango, Colorado, we stopped by Idaho to see the Other Shaws. On the way from Durango, we stopped by Idaho to see the Other Shaws - they were still there and just as hungry as if they hadn't eaten since we last saw them.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Leaving Aunt Pat Shaw Campbell in Durango
Bob, Greenmount Cemetery, was a very nice, considerate and helpful man He had everything set up and ready for us. The cemetery is the most beautiful one I have seen. It is covered with trees, two huge spruce trees cover the Shaw section. After the memorial, Amelia bought lunch for all of us It was delicious. Then we traveled to Amelia, Tommy, and Ury's home to enjoy their magnificent patio and parklike setting! Amelia served up homemade cheesecake and tea - the day could not have ended better!
On the way home we stopped in Moab at Hole in the Rock. It was interesting, but seemed to somewhat desecrate the rock with the white paint.
Aunt Pat now rests in peace with her parents.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Cowgirl's Birthday
Our grand-daughter turned 2 this year! As you can see, I am still not adept at pictures on the blog. She received two doll carriages, but it was OK because she has 3 dolls. Her brothers and sisters helped celebrate. She was not able to break the pinata, but big bro did it for her. See who was the first to the goodies - her father! Happy Birthday to another Gemini!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Dad's Diary May
5/1
1934 - No word from Juanita and I've got the blues again. Drove Marvins Ford truck. Cloudy.
1935 - Ed, Kay & I went to the Agency in Ed's new car. I got to drive it around the Agency. Got my check for Massey.
1936 - We have a lot of digging to do yet on the basement of the hospital.
1937 - Was examined by Dr. Freeland - OK. Am leaving at 6 AM for school at Toppenish.
1938 - Bob was buried today but we missed the funeral. Windy and Cool today.
5/2
1934 - Pete, Marie & I went to Old Mill for carpoolin. Wrote to Juanita. Cloudy & rainy. Dr. Collings was here.
1935 - Went to the Agency again last nite. Keen weather.
1936 - Got my $3.00 check from J.E.C.W Went to track meet & fishing. Kay went to Bend. Sundown.
1937 - Sundown drove. E.S. - F.s - N.H & M.W. and myself up to Toppenish. Was awful hot today. Met Harold S.
1938 - Cool and windy with flurries of snow and rain throughout the day.
5/3
1934 - Got my $36.00. Sent $14.40 to folks. Lucy called me up at supper time. Drove the dumptruck down to HeHe.
1935 - Wrote home and told the folks I was married. Have 90 men in camp. Ed left for Pendleton.
1936 - Rode up to Dry Hollow & drove the Dodge to Seekseequa. Brought Rover back. Watched Wes brand colts.
1937 - Bill Moore is our cook. Studied all morning. Hot. Did field work on telephone in P.M. Arlee & Greinier are here.
1938 - Burned logs. Peel was here and we are going to try and get some land on Badger Creek.
5/4
1934 - Stayed at Lucy's all nite. Juanita left home. Walked to schoolie. Harold took Weenie & I to Bear Srings.
1935 - Kay & I went to Agency with B. Sam. Drove the Viking to Sleepy Hollow & back.
1936 - Drove Stanley's team this afternoon. Had showers of rain most of the day.
1937 - More school this morning. There are 43 men here. Was cooler today. Champman moved in with us. Show this evening.
1938 - Still windy and snowy. Burned logs. Yesterday helped haul a load of wood to the tower.
5/5
1934 - Weenie & I are in Portland. Found Lefty W. Called up Lu and will see her tonite.
1935 - Went to HeHe & to Beaver Creek Camp. Old Mill won the ball game.
1936 - Amiel is working with us. The Ethiopian State War is over. Saw Harvey Blue this evening.
1937 - More study. Talked over a short-wave set in the afternoon. Show again this evening.
1938 - Still windy but warmer. Wrote to Walt W.
5/6
1935 - Got a little swacked last night. Took Lu home. She is lovelier than ever. Weenie & I got back to camp at 8:30 PM.
1935 - Sure is keen weather. Have a camp total of 95. Wallace is back to Schoolie.
1936 - Kay & I rode up to the show in the Dodge. "Going Highbrow." Was windy today. Took bath.
1937 - Study. Did field work with fire finder. Played ping pong with Grenier. Show again. Cooler again today. Compass.
1938 - Went down and got my check. Tried fishing above the falls but the creek is too high. Had a flat.
5/7
1934 - Feel tuff. Rain. Pete & I took Chapman to the Agency . Will write to Lu & then go to bed.
1935 - Had a first aid class. Dr. Johnstone is the teacher. The HeHe "Big Shots" were over for it.
1936 - Nice & warm today. Got our Pictorial Review. Lena sent us some fresh milk. (Lena was Grandpa Wesley Smith's sister - m)
1937 - Schoolie in the morning. Rode 8 miles up from Ft. Simcoe to imaginary fire. Was awful cold up there. Show again.
1938 - Rode out to Jackson's. Jesse gave us a vanity box. Tried fishing in Badger. No good.
5/8
1934 - Still raining & cloudy. Got a letter from one of the Jones Boys.
1935 - Heard Flynn P. was back on the works. Wallace was over from Schoolie for supplies.
1936 - Got hit in the hip with the slip this AM so laid off & drove the Dodge for Roots. Ate supper at O.McChas E.C.
1937 - Went to school in AM and Yakima demonstrated fire fighting. Gus Delude picked us up at Toppenish. Ate supper in Tygh Valley,
1938 - Charley, Art & I went fishing at Mill Cr. mouth - not bad. I caught 3.
1943 - MAVIS GAIL BORN? (He must have gone back reading his diaries which he did frequently and noticed Mavis was missing, altho 5 years early! It was actually June 8, but at least he remembered me at some point!- m)
5/9
1934 - Miss Newell, Kelso Caywood & Mrs. Boyd were here. Pretty fair day. I'm getting tired of this. Chief will be here tomorrow. Won box hockey from reed & Deane.
1935 - Kay started me on some bead work. Kinda windy. Helped Kay wipe her dishes after supper.
1936 - Amiel & I drove team up Tenino for wood. Had a lot of fun braking. Was hot.
1937 - Just laid around & read today. Tried a little fish but not so good. Weather a little cool.
1938 - Didn't do much today. J. Muldoon was through here. Tried fishing on the river, no good. Started some napkin rings.
5/10
1934 - Chief came. Won a couple more games of box hockey. Lost 75 playing rummy. (Chief was Chief Sanders; he eventually became Police Chief at Warm Springs - m)
1935 - A nice day. Had a dance here but Kay & I didn't go.
1936 - Cut my wood today. Kay & I walked down to Amiel's. A little rain & thunder. Kay lost her saddle on Little Joe.
1937 - No sunshine today. Sold 2 head bands. Dug a little on the cellar and cut wood. Got a letter from home & answered it.
1938 - Fixed Sissie's high chair. Hanson and I set up the firefinder and phone at the tower.
5/11
1934 - A fair day. Elmer & I are going hunting up towards Camas. I wish Lu would write.
1935 - Rode over to Madras in Ed's car for a spring & tank for his car. Kay & I walked up to the ball grounds this PM.
1936 - Drove team in the PM 'cause Wes got hurt. Was hot today.
1937 - Chas. Jackson invited us down for supper. Cut some wood and dug in cellar. Sent a dollar home.
1938 - Caught two little fish in the river. Just laid around.
5/12
1934 - Elmer & I went up to Camas & back all day. Wallace got a buck from his door.,
1935 - Kay & I rode to the Agency to the ball games with Deacon. Warm Springs won from Antelope & Woodlawn.
1936 - Drove team today. Got my check $35.20. Hot again. Visited Amiel this evening.
1937 - Went to work today. Got paid $33.20. Went to Redmond for groceries after supper. At Bend saw "One in a Million."
1938 - Caught one little fish today. Mrs. Colton sold a purse, napkin rings and bought a fob for us.
5/13
1934 -Yug (Elmer Raby) and I got up early & cut some wood. Elmer & I went up to Dead Man Springs. Saw 2 bears. Won at rummy.
1935 - Kay & I got a letter from my folks. Chain letters are the present rage. Have 97 men at camp now.
1936 - Kay & I went to the show "The Man on the Fying Trapeze." Drove team again,.
1937 - We went through the hospital before the show "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town.," Was warm today,
1938 - Was hot today. In the evening we went after Zelma and visited Masseys. Friday. Saw an eclipse of the moon.
5/14
1934 - Was hot today. Beat Reed & Tom Burke at box hockey today. Got Lu's earring ready to ship tomorrow. Lost at rummy,.
1935 - Mr. Gray left today. He said he had wrote into Washington DC for my appointment.
1936 - Got a soaking in a rain storm. Wild roses bloom. Baby got some shoes. Drove team again,.
1937 - Washed Loosley's car today. The creek is 1.04+. was warm again. Fat can stand by himself now.
1938 - Fished along the river to the canyon and caught 2. Amiel, Liz, Dora and Earl were here for supper.
5/15
1934 - Elmer & I went hunting at 4 PM. Nothing doing. Lost at rummy. Planning on going to Portland Thursday.
1935 - Met Mr. Welder the new supervisor. H.G. Stanton left yesterday.
1936 - Drove team again today. Was a nice cool day. Took a bath after supper.
1937 - Went fishing at river. Got one. Hauled Fat in his wagon and Avex brought us back.
1938 - Started some more rings. Murdock ate dinner with us. We took Zelma home in H.S. No fish there. Visited Hi S. & came home. (Hiram Smith was Wesley's brother - m)
5/16
1934 - Juanita was up here for supper. Didn't talk with her. Lost again at rummy played till 2 AM.
1935 - We had a light rain fall today. Wrote out some chain letters for Kay today, "7 keys to Palpate."
1936 - Went to Redmond & got some groceries at Hartley's. In PM Kay & I went to Bend. Saw "The Amateur Gentlemen." Chan in Shanghai.
1937 - Got up at 5 - rode up to Trout Lake with Peter & Hi. Snowing up there. No fish. Caught 5 at Hot Springs.
1938 - C.E. Chester is back and bought a couple of napkin rings from us. Was windy and cool all day.
5/17
1934 - Cloudy. Mug & I are going in to town tonite. Heard Duke Ellington's Orchestra yesterday,
1935 - Got my papers for a camp manager's job. Have to fill them out.
1936 - Went fishing. Got one scrawny fish. A nice day. Saw a team of eleven horses yesterday,
1937 - We went to Mike's. Got $1.00 - eggs. caught one fish there. Still working at hospitall
1938 - Still making napkin rings. Windy and cloudy. It hailed today,
5/18
1934 - Saw Duke Ellington at the Music Box. Called Lu up but she isn't feeling well. Saw Frenchie & Roy.
1935 - Last nite Kay & I rode over to HeHe, via Schoolie, with Bob Sam to the rat race. Kay went to Ball game.
1936 - Pick & shovel today, A few new men coming into the camps. Baby weighs 16 lbs and 4 oz.
1937 - Windy today Painted Fat's wagon. Ben H. died. Got a letter from home. Kay made some flowers. (Ben was Lena's husband - m)
1938 - Finished another set of rings. Went over to Jessie's after supper.
5/19
1934 - Went on a bender by myself last nite. Robair, Ape, Tomato, Tom & Jerry and Birdlegs all went on a party at Lefty's.
1935 - This afternoon, Kay, the flunkies, Goldie & Madeline ride over to HeHe with Urban & his wife, and Catherine Bailey.
1936 - We went to the show, Dr. Socrates. We bought a box of apples.
1937 - Kay went to the show. Fat and I stayed home. Fat tried to walk this evening.
1938 - Not so windy today. Rode out with Gus DeLude to see an airplane down across Beaver Creek.
5/20
1934 - Missed my stage today coming back from Chemawa. Lu is still feeling sick so I guess I won't get to see her this trip,
1935 - Was nice warm today. Kay & I wrote to my folks. First Aid class again here tomorrow.
1936 - They used a jack hammer on the works today. Cool & cloudy,
1937 - Was warm today. Hi and I are putting up shelves in the basement. (I believe they were working on the Indian Hospital. About 10 years ago, my daughter was instrumental in redoing the building, now the Family Resource Center, for offices - a coincidence? Her grandfather helped build it, she helped remodel it! - m)
1938 - Gus is fixing up the 80, Caught 6 fish this evening.
5/21
1934 - Was at Chemawa today. Got a "Chief." Came back to camp with Bird & Tommy. Feel tuff. Almost went to Hoopa.
1935 - Herb knocked a porcupine out of the tree near the dining hall this morning., Zelma & Kay's mother were here today,
1936 - Kinda rainy,. Beginning to get the basement pretty well dug out., (Hospital - m)
1937 - Arnold arrived this evening from Chemawa for equipment. He will stay with us tonite.
1938 - a nice warm day., Caught 2 fish here and 5 at Old Mill Creek with Amiel, we ate lunch there. Dug roots today on 42.
5/22
1934 - Our men burned brush up the Mt. Wilson Road. Wrote to Yug., Feel blue. I wish I would hear from Lady Lu.,
1935 - Rode over to Schoolie this morning and got Major's extrta timeslips. Pretty windy today,
1936 - Horses laid off today. Digging footing. Went to the pageant in the evening. Was hot today. (If I recall correctly, Dad helped Grandpa Wesley 'excavate' for the hospital. They were apparently doing it by horse team. Dad has (and has all my life) a jar of marbles. We don't know why they were there, but he found them during this excavation - m)
1937 - Rode up to Seekseekwa with Arnold, Red & Hudson. In the PM Amiel & I went fishing above the falls.
1938 - Took some pictures of Sissy & Fat. Went over to Amiel's last nite and did the fishing a lunch at M.C. today,
5/23
1934 - Had a little storm today. Hear that I am due for a cut on the first. Played the phonograph till late.
1935 - Have to keep Rover tied up because he digs under Ed's house and drags bones into the yard.
1936 -Caught a fish in the Deschutes this evening. Was warm today. Took pictures of baby yesterday.
1937 - Bend won High School track meet. Amiel took our families down to the river. I caught 13. Saw a swan.
1938 - Was hot with thunder in the PM. Rode the grader a ways. Played cards at Charley Tufti's after supper. Hudson was there from Chemawa.
5/24
1934 - Rode up on Project 16 M.W. today. I am getting fat. Still windy. Shall write some letters and go to bed.
1935 - Last nite Kay & I rode down with Bob Sam to the Agency. Saw the "Black Cat' with Zelma.
1936 - Caught a couple of more trout in the Deschutes. Was warm today.
1937 - John Rockafella died. Thunder for the first time. Got paid 9.60. Was pretty hot today,.
1938 - Rode out around the irrigation ditches with Chester. via Old Mill. Have to make gates for the ditches.
5/25
1934 - Still stormy & rainy., Letter from folks & pictures. Juanita was up here. No word from Luella.
1935 - Have my time slips allmost finished. Kay & Madeline took some pictures & went swimming. Killed chickens.
1936 - Hot - pick & shovel - got my pictures. Saw Mary Ann,.
1937 - Still making up shelves. Was pretty hot today. Got a grade of Good for Forestry School. Chas. Jackson visited us
1938 - Started the water pump. The water tanks are pretty dry. Was very hot today,
5/26
1934 - Robie & I went up the south side of the river - crossed to Deer Spring. No game. Louie & I went for horse ride after supper.
1935 - Kay went to the dance at HeHe last nite & I finished my time slips sure is warm.
1936 - Had a thunder storm this PM. Gerrit Smith was here, taking Doc Pritchard's place.
1937 - Hot again. Got some groceries at Hartley's. Saw "God's Country and the Woman" at Bend. Kay lost her key..
1938 - Si Moon helped me today. Caught 2 fish down the river. Was hot. Lots of people going thru to Chemawa.
5/27
1934 - Walt & I took No. 5 & went after Fred at Bear Springs. Felt pretty good. Walked to Badger & saw Stork.
1935 - Ed & I took the time slips down today, took Vic's bible down also. Sure was a keen day.
1936 - Warm today. Owe LaSalle 22.50. Saw a show "Cleopatra." Kay got her new shoes.
1937 - Warm again. Took my speaker down to Amiel. Didn't find the key. Big celebration at Chemawa. Monday & Tuesday,
1938 - I went to the Agency by myself as the rest of the family has colds. John Stacey helped me today,
5/28
1934 - Thunder storms. Was pretty hot. Am making out time. Mark was up. Files was late to work. No letter from Lu.,
1935 - Glad I have the time in. It looks like I lose out as Camp Manager & time keeper. It is a little windy this evening.
1936 - Kinda rainy today. We are wheeling the dirt out of the cellar.
1937 - Windy. Bob and Jessie visited us this evening after graduation exercises.
1938 - Drove the family down to the doc. Came back and went to Amiel's. We caught some nice fish on the Deschutes across Mutton Mt,
5/29
1934 - 125#. Electric storm & lots of rain.
1935 - It rained today or rather this evening. This evening Kay & I are going to the Agency with Clarke.
1936 - Pushed a wheel barrow all day. The women folks are going strawberry picking tomorow.
1937 - Walked up to Charlie's upper ranch and caught 16 fish. One 15 inches long.
1938 - Stayed at home till evening then looked for flowers up near Rocky Point then drove out to Jessie's. (My dad worked in the woods all my life. He'd bring the prettiest flowers for my mom, I especially liked the Lady Slippers and Tiger lillies, but there were also buttercups - m)
5/30
1934 - Memo. Day. Robie & I went over Rocky Point - Beaver Butte - Mt. Wilson & back via Deer Spring. Got a shot off & missed.
1935 - Took some pictures of the graves as the folks decorated them. Kay & I went to the show "Murder in the Clouds."
1936 - Had an electric storm last nite. Kay & I & baby went fishing on horses. Caught one.,
1937 - Rode up to the grave yard with Charlie J. Rode to Redmond with Dan. We fished and I got 4.
1938 - Drove Jesse, with us to decorate graves. Chas., Art & I caught a couple of fish at mouth of Badger,.
1934 - No word from Juanita and I've got the blues again. Drove Marvins Ford truck. Cloudy.
1935 - Ed, Kay & I went to the Agency in Ed's new car. I got to drive it around the Agency. Got my check for Massey.
1936 - We have a lot of digging to do yet on the basement of the hospital.
1937 - Was examined by Dr. Freeland - OK. Am leaving at 6 AM for school at Toppenish.
1938 - Bob was buried today but we missed the funeral. Windy and Cool today.
5/2
1934 - Pete, Marie & I went to Old Mill for carpoolin. Wrote to Juanita. Cloudy & rainy. Dr. Collings was here.
1935 - Went to the Agency again last nite. Keen weather.
1936 - Got my $3.00 check from J.E.C.W Went to track meet & fishing. Kay went to Bend. Sundown.
1937 - Sundown drove. E.S. - F.s - N.H & M.W. and myself up to Toppenish. Was awful hot today. Met Harold S.
1938 - Cool and windy with flurries of snow and rain throughout the day.
5/3
1934 - Got my $36.00. Sent $14.40 to folks. Lucy called me up at supper time. Drove the dumptruck down to HeHe.
1935 - Wrote home and told the folks I was married. Have 90 men in camp. Ed left for Pendleton.
1936 - Rode up to Dry Hollow & drove the Dodge to Seekseequa. Brought Rover back. Watched Wes brand colts.
1937 - Bill Moore is our cook. Studied all morning. Hot. Did field work on telephone in P.M. Arlee & Greinier are here.
1938 - Burned logs. Peel was here and we are going to try and get some land on Badger Creek.
5/4
1934 - Stayed at Lucy's all nite. Juanita left home. Walked to schoolie. Harold took Weenie & I to Bear Srings.
1935 - Kay & I went to Agency with B. Sam. Drove the Viking to Sleepy Hollow & back.
1936 - Drove Stanley's team this afternoon. Had showers of rain most of the day.
1937 - More school this morning. There are 43 men here. Was cooler today. Champman moved in with us. Show this evening.
1938 - Still windy and snowy. Burned logs. Yesterday helped haul a load of wood to the tower.
5/5
1934 - Weenie & I are in Portland. Found Lefty W. Called up Lu and will see her tonite.
1935 - Went to HeHe & to Beaver Creek Camp. Old Mill won the ball game.
1936 - Amiel is working with us. The Ethiopian State War is over. Saw Harvey Blue this evening.
1937 - More study. Talked over a short-wave set in the afternoon. Show again this evening.
1938 - Still windy but warmer. Wrote to Walt W.
5/6
1935 - Got a little swacked last night. Took Lu home. She is lovelier than ever. Weenie & I got back to camp at 8:30 PM.
1935 - Sure is keen weather. Have a camp total of 95. Wallace is back to Schoolie.
1936 - Kay & I rode up to the show in the Dodge. "Going Highbrow." Was windy today. Took bath.
1937 - Study. Did field work with fire finder. Played ping pong with Grenier. Show again. Cooler again today. Compass.
1938 - Went down and got my check. Tried fishing above the falls but the creek is too high. Had a flat.
5/7
1934 - Feel tuff. Rain. Pete & I took Chapman to the Agency . Will write to Lu & then go to bed.
1935 - Had a first aid class. Dr. Johnstone is the teacher. The HeHe "Big Shots" were over for it.
1936 - Nice & warm today. Got our Pictorial Review. Lena sent us some fresh milk. (Lena was Grandpa Wesley Smith's sister - m)
1937 - Schoolie in the morning. Rode 8 miles up from Ft. Simcoe to imaginary fire. Was awful cold up there. Show again.
1938 - Rode out to Jackson's. Jesse gave us a vanity box. Tried fishing in Badger. No good.
5/8
1934 - Still raining & cloudy. Got a letter from one of the Jones Boys.
1935 - Heard Flynn P. was back on the works. Wallace was over from Schoolie for supplies.
1936 - Got hit in the hip with the slip this AM so laid off & drove the Dodge for Roots. Ate supper at O.McChas E.C.
1937 - Went to school in AM and Yakima demonstrated fire fighting. Gus Delude picked us up at Toppenish. Ate supper in Tygh Valley,
1938 - Charley, Art & I went fishing at Mill Cr. mouth - not bad. I caught 3.
1943 - MAVIS GAIL BORN? (He must have gone back reading his diaries which he did frequently and noticed Mavis was missing, altho 5 years early! It was actually June 8, but at least he remembered me at some point!- m)
5/9
1934 - Miss Newell, Kelso Caywood & Mrs. Boyd were here. Pretty fair day. I'm getting tired of this. Chief will be here tomorrow. Won box hockey from reed & Deane.
1935 - Kay started me on some bead work. Kinda windy. Helped Kay wipe her dishes after supper.
1936 - Amiel & I drove team up Tenino for wood. Had a lot of fun braking. Was hot.
1937 - Just laid around & read today. Tried a little fish but not so good. Weather a little cool.
1938 - Didn't do much today. J. Muldoon was through here. Tried fishing on the river, no good. Started some napkin rings.
5/10
1934 - Chief came. Won a couple more games of box hockey. Lost 75 playing rummy. (Chief was Chief Sanders; he eventually became Police Chief at Warm Springs - m)
1935 - A nice day. Had a dance here but Kay & I didn't go.
1936 - Cut my wood today. Kay & I walked down to Amiel's. A little rain & thunder. Kay lost her saddle on Little Joe.
1937 - No sunshine today. Sold 2 head bands. Dug a little on the cellar and cut wood. Got a letter from home & answered it.
1938 - Fixed Sissie's high chair. Hanson and I set up the firefinder and phone at the tower.
5/11
1934 - A fair day. Elmer & I are going hunting up towards Camas. I wish Lu would write.
1935 - Rode over to Madras in Ed's car for a spring & tank for his car. Kay & I walked up to the ball grounds this PM.
1936 - Drove team in the PM 'cause Wes got hurt. Was hot today.
1937 - Chas. Jackson invited us down for supper. Cut some wood and dug in cellar. Sent a dollar home.
1938 - Caught two little fish in the river. Just laid around.
5/12
1934 - Elmer & I went up to Camas & back all day. Wallace got a buck from his door.,
1935 - Kay & I rode to the Agency to the ball games with Deacon. Warm Springs won from Antelope & Woodlawn.
1936 - Drove team today. Got my check $35.20. Hot again. Visited Amiel this evening.
1937 - Went to work today. Got paid $33.20. Went to Redmond for groceries after supper. At Bend saw "One in a Million."
1938 - Caught one little fish today. Mrs. Colton sold a purse, napkin rings and bought a fob for us.
5/13
1934 -Yug (Elmer Raby) and I got up early & cut some wood. Elmer & I went up to Dead Man Springs. Saw 2 bears. Won at rummy.
1935 - Kay & I got a letter from my folks. Chain letters are the present rage. Have 97 men at camp now.
1936 - Kay & I went to the show "The Man on the Fying Trapeze." Drove team again,.
1937 - We went through the hospital before the show "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town.," Was warm today,
1938 - Was hot today. In the evening we went after Zelma and visited Masseys. Friday. Saw an eclipse of the moon.
5/14
1934 - Was hot today. Beat Reed & Tom Burke at box hockey today. Got Lu's earring ready to ship tomorrow. Lost at rummy,.
1935 - Mr. Gray left today. He said he had wrote into Washington DC for my appointment.
1936 - Got a soaking in a rain storm. Wild roses bloom. Baby got some shoes. Drove team again,.
1937 - Washed Loosley's car today. The creek is 1.04+. was warm again. Fat can stand by himself now.
1938 - Fished along the river to the canyon and caught 2. Amiel, Liz, Dora and Earl were here for supper.
5/15
1934 - Elmer & I went hunting at 4 PM. Nothing doing. Lost at rummy. Planning on going to Portland Thursday.
1935 - Met Mr. Welder the new supervisor. H.G. Stanton left yesterday.
1936 - Drove team again today. Was a nice cool day. Took a bath after supper.
1937 - Went fishing at river. Got one. Hauled Fat in his wagon and Avex brought us back.
1938 - Started some more rings. Murdock ate dinner with us. We took Zelma home in H.S. No fish there. Visited Hi S. & came home. (Hiram Smith was Wesley's brother - m)
5/16
1934 - Juanita was up here for supper. Didn't talk with her. Lost again at rummy played till 2 AM.
1935 - We had a light rain fall today. Wrote out some chain letters for Kay today, "7 keys to Palpate."
1936 - Went to Redmond & got some groceries at Hartley's. In PM Kay & I went to Bend. Saw "The Amateur Gentlemen." Chan in Shanghai.
1937 - Got up at 5 - rode up to Trout Lake with Peter & Hi. Snowing up there. No fish. Caught 5 at Hot Springs.
1938 - C.E. Chester is back and bought a couple of napkin rings from us. Was windy and cool all day.
5/17
1934 - Cloudy. Mug & I are going in to town tonite. Heard Duke Ellington's Orchestra yesterday,
1935 - Got my papers for a camp manager's job. Have to fill them out.
1936 - Went fishing. Got one scrawny fish. A nice day. Saw a team of eleven horses yesterday,
1937 - We went to Mike's. Got $1.00 - eggs. caught one fish there. Still working at hospitall
1938 - Still making napkin rings. Windy and cloudy. It hailed today,
5/18
1934 - Saw Duke Ellington at the Music Box. Called Lu up but she isn't feeling well. Saw Frenchie & Roy.
1935 - Last nite Kay & I rode over to HeHe, via Schoolie, with Bob Sam to the rat race. Kay went to Ball game.
1936 - Pick & shovel today, A few new men coming into the camps. Baby weighs 16 lbs and 4 oz.
1937 - Windy today Painted Fat's wagon. Ben H. died. Got a letter from home. Kay made some flowers. (Ben was Lena's husband - m)
1938 - Finished another set of rings. Went over to Jessie's after supper.
5/19
1934 - Went on a bender by myself last nite. Robair, Ape, Tomato, Tom & Jerry and Birdlegs all went on a party at Lefty's.
1935 - This afternoon, Kay, the flunkies, Goldie & Madeline ride over to HeHe with Urban & his wife, and Catherine Bailey.
1936 - We went to the show, Dr. Socrates. We bought a box of apples.
1937 - Kay went to the show. Fat and I stayed home. Fat tried to walk this evening.
1938 - Not so windy today. Rode out with Gus DeLude to see an airplane down across Beaver Creek.
5/20
1934 - Missed my stage today coming back from Chemawa. Lu is still feeling sick so I guess I won't get to see her this trip,
1935 - Was nice warm today. Kay & I wrote to my folks. First Aid class again here tomorrow.
1936 - They used a jack hammer on the works today. Cool & cloudy,
1937 - Was warm today. Hi and I are putting up shelves in the basement. (I believe they were working on the Indian Hospital. About 10 years ago, my daughter was instrumental in redoing the building, now the Family Resource Center, for offices - a coincidence? Her grandfather helped build it, she helped remodel it! - m)
1938 - Gus is fixing up the 80, Caught 6 fish this evening.
5/21
1934 - Was at Chemawa today. Got a "Chief." Came back to camp with Bird & Tommy. Feel tuff. Almost went to Hoopa.
1935 - Herb knocked a porcupine out of the tree near the dining hall this morning., Zelma & Kay's mother were here today,
1936 - Kinda rainy,. Beginning to get the basement pretty well dug out., (Hospital - m)
1937 - Arnold arrived this evening from Chemawa for equipment. He will stay with us tonite.
1938 - a nice warm day., Caught 2 fish here and 5 at Old Mill Creek with Amiel, we ate lunch there. Dug roots today on 42.
5/22
1934 - Our men burned brush up the Mt. Wilson Road. Wrote to Yug., Feel blue. I wish I would hear from Lady Lu.,
1935 - Rode over to Schoolie this morning and got Major's extrta timeslips. Pretty windy today,
1936 - Horses laid off today. Digging footing. Went to the pageant in the evening. Was hot today. (If I recall correctly, Dad helped Grandpa Wesley 'excavate' for the hospital. They were apparently doing it by horse team. Dad has (and has all my life) a jar of marbles. We don't know why they were there, but he found them during this excavation - m)
1937 - Rode up to Seekseekwa with Arnold, Red & Hudson. In the PM Amiel & I went fishing above the falls.
1938 - Took some pictures of Sissy & Fat. Went over to Amiel's last nite and did the fishing a lunch at M.C. today,
5/23
1934 - Had a little storm today. Hear that I am due for a cut on the first. Played the phonograph till late.
1935 - Have to keep Rover tied up because he digs under Ed's house and drags bones into the yard.
1936 -Caught a fish in the Deschutes this evening. Was warm today. Took pictures of baby yesterday.
1937 - Bend won High School track meet. Amiel took our families down to the river. I caught 13. Saw a swan.
1938 - Was hot with thunder in the PM. Rode the grader a ways. Played cards at Charley Tufti's after supper. Hudson was there from Chemawa.
5/24
1934 - Rode up on Project 16 M.W. today. I am getting fat. Still windy. Shall write some letters and go to bed.
1935 - Last nite Kay & I rode down with Bob Sam to the Agency. Saw the "Black Cat' with Zelma.
1936 - Caught a couple of more trout in the Deschutes. Was warm today.
1937 - John Rockafella died. Thunder for the first time. Got paid 9.60. Was pretty hot today,.
1938 - Rode out around the irrigation ditches with Chester. via Old Mill. Have to make gates for the ditches.
5/25
1934 - Still stormy & rainy., Letter from folks & pictures. Juanita was up here. No word from Luella.
1935 - Have my time slips allmost finished. Kay & Madeline took some pictures & went swimming. Killed chickens.
1936 - Hot - pick & shovel - got my pictures. Saw Mary Ann,.
1937 - Still making up shelves. Was pretty hot today. Got a grade of Good for Forestry School. Chas. Jackson visited us
1938 - Started the water pump. The water tanks are pretty dry. Was very hot today,
5/26
1934 - Robie & I went up the south side of the river - crossed to Deer Spring. No game. Louie & I went for horse ride after supper.
1935 - Kay went to the dance at HeHe last nite & I finished my time slips sure is warm.
1936 - Had a thunder storm this PM. Gerrit Smith was here, taking Doc Pritchard's place.
1937 - Hot again. Got some groceries at Hartley's. Saw "God's Country and the Woman" at Bend. Kay lost her key..
1938 - Si Moon helped me today. Caught 2 fish down the river. Was hot. Lots of people going thru to Chemawa.
5/27
1934 - Walt & I took No. 5 & went after Fred at Bear Springs. Felt pretty good. Walked to Badger & saw Stork.
1935 - Ed & I took the time slips down today, took Vic's bible down also. Sure was a keen day.
1936 - Warm today. Owe LaSalle 22.50. Saw a show "Cleopatra." Kay got her new shoes.
1937 - Warm again. Took my speaker down to Amiel. Didn't find the key. Big celebration at Chemawa. Monday & Tuesday,
1938 - I went to the Agency by myself as the rest of the family has colds. John Stacey helped me today,
5/28
1934 - Thunder storms. Was pretty hot. Am making out time. Mark was up. Files was late to work. No letter from Lu.,
1935 - Glad I have the time in. It looks like I lose out as Camp Manager & time keeper. It is a little windy this evening.
1936 - Kinda rainy today. We are wheeling the dirt out of the cellar.
1937 - Windy. Bob and Jessie visited us this evening after graduation exercises.
1938 - Drove the family down to the doc. Came back and went to Amiel's. We caught some nice fish on the Deschutes across Mutton Mt,
5/29
1934 - 125#. Electric storm & lots of rain.
1935 - It rained today or rather this evening. This evening Kay & I are going to the Agency with Clarke.
1936 - Pushed a wheel barrow all day. The women folks are going strawberry picking tomorow.
1937 - Walked up to Charlie's upper ranch and caught 16 fish. One 15 inches long.
1938 - Stayed at home till evening then looked for flowers up near Rocky Point then drove out to Jessie's. (My dad worked in the woods all my life. He'd bring the prettiest flowers for my mom, I especially liked the Lady Slippers and Tiger lillies, but there were also buttercups - m)
5/30
1934 - Memo. Day. Robie & I went over Rocky Point - Beaver Butte - Mt. Wilson & back via Deer Spring. Got a shot off & missed.
1935 - Took some pictures of the graves as the folks decorated them. Kay & I went to the show "Murder in the Clouds."
1936 - Had an electric storm last nite. Kay & I & baby went fishing on horses. Caught one.,
1937 - Rode up to the grave yard with Charlie J. Rode to Redmond with Dan. We fished and I got 4.
1938 - Drove Jesse, with us to decorate graves. Chas., Art & I caught a couple of fish at mouth of Badger,.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Dad's Diary 4/10 - 4/30
April 10
1934 - Yug & I went hunting.
1935 - Came up to Old Mill with the Dr. Fixed up Rosch's house for Kay & I. It sure was a nice day. Kay will be up tomorrow. Miss my wife.
1936 - Was pretty hot today. We have quite a basement dug out by now. Took a bath.
1937 - No pay today. Fished in the creek. Caught 7 fish. Kay and Alice went to the dance.
1938 - Still getting wire. Drove over to Babs & Josie's. Almost got stuck in Josie's road.
April 11
1934 - Nice weather. Went down to HeHe after supper.
1935 - Muldown & I rode down to the Agency. Kay didn't come up today 'cause she was sick.
1936 - Cut wood today. Went after the phonograph but it wasn't fixed.
1937 - Charley J. loaned us his truck. Got a few limbs, ate lunch at Mill Creek. Simnasho and Hot Springs. Root Feast at Seekseeque - drummers.
1938 - Charlie, Arthur & I fished at mouth of Mill Creek. We all got one with a fly. Still getting barbed wire. Ray Cunningham wants to trade cars.
April 12
1934 - Got flooring for our tent. Rode down to HeHe with Oren. I walked back to Schoolie. Wallace is here.
1935 - Went down to the Agency. Saw Kay. She got her ring. I rode down with Royal. Kay is better.
1936 - Easter. We had eats at Stanley's. Kay & I went riding. Got the phonograph. Listened to Eddie Cantor.
1937 - Got paid $38.40. Took Charley's truck back. River was too muddy to fish. Rain in PM. Charley brought us back.
1938 - Almost have all the wire up. Lots of showers & hail today.
April 13
1934 - Went down to HeHe. Came back on truck.
1935 - Rode down to the Agency last night with Royal. Stayed with Birdlegs. Went over to Kay's. Wes is better.
1936 - Back to work again. Had some fish that ___ dipped yesterday for dinner. The creek is getting high.
1937 - Lots of rain last nite. The creek is pretty high and muddy.
1938 -Frost & ice this morning.
April 14
1934 - Gervais, Yug & I went up towards Camas & got a Hooter. Went to HeHe.
1935 - Stayed with Kay last nite. Vic, Stan & I & Kay came up to Old Mill, in the Viking. Kay is going to work here now.
1936 - Stanley Joe Lewis got run over. Saw Libby about a Forestry job. Have to see Kallander.
1937 - Got to work in day time tomorrow. We all went to the show "The King Steps Out." Rain again.
1938 - Ray brought up a roadster and we gave him the Ford.
April 15
1934 - Laid around all day Walt & I went to HeHe in evening but Murphy & Moonface weren't there.
1935 - Vic, Kay & I stayed in our cabin. Rather cloudy today. I sure have a wonderful woman. Kay is going to work tomorrow.
1936 - No show. Kay & I visited forests. Pug Lane is back. Awful hot. Feel tired at bed time.
1937 - The river is 1.08+ this morning. Wheeled cement for sidewalk. Hi brought our phonograph over.
1938 - Went to the Agency last nite via the new highway. Visited Dan. Nick W. was up & caught 5 fish. I caught two. Bob Garron was up also.
April 16
1934 - No word from Murphy or phone for 3 or 4 days.
1935 - More snow today. Vic left. Rode over to Badger with Clark this afternoon. Kay started working today.
1936 - Kay & I went to the show "Man of Aran" was warm again today.
1937 - More sidewalk. Read "True Lovers" by Rupert Hughes. Hi Smith took us to Redmond. Saw two shows.
1938 - Went over to Old Mill & to Bob's for Zelma. Windy & showery today.
April 17
1934 - This PM Murphy called up from Boulder & said not to build till the first.
1935 - This evening Stan, Kay & I went to the show "Big Hearted Herbert". We brought Madeline Brunoe back with us.
1936 - Wes & I ___ by Libby's house. We are the only ones at home tonight.
1937 - Got up late. Got a pair of moccasins for 4 pk of Camels. A nice warm day. Visited Amiel this evening.
1938 - Went to Bob's for Easter dinner. Chas. Tufti & I went hunting up around Foster Mill. Nothing.
April 18
1934 - To HeHe.
1935 - A pretty nice day. Kay ironed this eveing & I played the phonograph. Kay is all I expected her to be and better. Viking to HeHe.
1936 - Raked up our yard & burned the trash. Evening Kay rode to Dry Hollow with Stan. I walked up.
1937 - Laid around. The fishing is poor. Helped Dan on his _____.
1938- Burning brush. Nick & Urban were up today.
April 19
1934 - Sweets came up with Florence & Marge. She has my "C" sweater. (I now have his Chemawa letterman's sweater - it is in great shape, but kinda small! - m)
1935 - Slept all afternoon. This evening Dillinger, Madeline, Goldie & I rode over to the dance at HeHe. Had a good time.
1936 - Kay, Zelma & I rode to Seekseekwa to the root feast. Rode back to the Agency in wagons.
1937 - More sidewalks. Drove Hi's car over to Mike's for 6 doz. eggs. Cold weather.
1938 - Burned log piles along the road. A nice warm day.
April 20
1934 - Went with Walt to Louis's ranch & to Agency. Sweets rode back with us. Had a flat. Warm riding back.
1935 - Dickie Parr has the measles. Drove the Viking over to Badger with Kay, Bear & Goldie, Madeline.
1936 - Hot again today. The baby is getting pretty large. Took Zelma up to school..
1937 - Worked again. Creek is still high and muddy. Fat likes his phonograph.
1938 - The river is too high for fishing. Burned brush & logs.
April 21
1934 - Spent the day at HeHe with Juanita. Watched the bone game after Juanita sent me home. I guess I'm just a sucker.
1935 - Went to Agency. Kay, Madeline & I rode horses from agency to Seeksequee. Rode back on the viking. Snow.
1936 - Warm again. Don't sleep so well at nites lately.
1937 - Hi took us to the show "Professional Soldier" Was good. Young Massey has the measles.
1938 - Still burning brush & logs.
April 22
1934 - Got back to Schoolie at 4 AM. Pretty sleepy today. Rain, thunder & lightning.
1935 - Snow. I am pretty sore from that ride. Mr. Chester caught Kay in a bad way.
1936 - Was warm. Worked hard. Sprinkle of rain. Kay & I went to the show "Broadway Gondalier"
1937 - Nick & I just messed around the hospital. Hi was here for dinner.
1938 - Fooled around with a tire. Washed the car.
April 23
1934 - Got 50 men in camp now. Weather not so good. Yug & I went hunting.
1935 - Ed F, Deak & I rode to the Agency in Ed's truck to the C.A.T.K meeting. A new system of keeping time.
1936 - Lightning & thunder & rain today. One of Kay's hens has 10 chicks.
1937 - Listened to Louie Armstrong after supper. Started to make a wagon for Fat.
1938 - Had a flat on the way to Agency. Came back and then went to Amiel's on mt. Rain when we came back.
April 24
1934 - Walt & I went to HeHe. Juanita wants to go home. She is in trouble or something but won't tell me.
1935 - This evening J.D. Kay & I went to the Agency & saw the show "Howdy Andy" It was good.
1936 - Rain last nite made the slips hard to handle. Took a shower this evening.
1937 - Went to Bend with Hi. Saw "What Day Was you Born" at Redmond we saw "Ride 'em Cowboy" and "Nancy Still is Missing."
1938 - Chas, Arthur & I fished all afternoon at HeHe. Art caught one.
April 25
1934 - Took day off and went hunting. Ended up at HeHe at noon.
1935 - Sure was a keen day. Kay & I went for a walk up the Blue Lake road.
1936 - Got my check for $21.60 to the 15th. Got a letter from home & Lu Salle. We went for Zelma. Baby chicks.
1937 - Went hunting. Hooter above Old Mill. I got one with the .410. Chief Sanders was with us. (He still had the .410 shotgun when I was old enough to learn to shoot - what we learned to shoot on - m)
1938 - Burned logs and boards around the corral.
April 26
1934 - Rain, thunder & lightning. Made out time slips.
1935 - Made up the new time slips. Weather.
1936 - Annie returned from The Dalles with fresh salmon. Fixed a box for a cooler and cleaned up around.
1937 - Read "High Noon" by Ruby M. Ayres. Cold wind today. Was sick last nite and laid off in the PM.
1938 - Peel was supposed to come up and show us some land but he didn't show up.
April 27
1934 - Yug & I fell a snag. Drove No. 5. Rode down to Agency. Played tennis with ___ & Jane. Saw Murphy but she ignored me.
1935 - Finished the time slips. A keen day. Kay & I stayed home from the dance. Amiel visited us.
1936 - Work again. Got enough rain to make the job sloppy most of the day.
1937 - Feel a little better today. Hauled rocks. Got paid $33.60. Went fishing & caught 3. Wrote to Arnold.
1938 - Again Peel didn't show up. Last Sat. 23. Sissy weighted 19# & Fat 28. Caught a Dolly in the dam.
April 28
1934 - Drove the 10 cat. Got the blues today. Killed 5 chipmunks with the .22. Went to HeHe.
1935 - Another keen day. Kay's folks were up today. drove the Viking to the ball field. Time is in "Okey"
1936 - Showers of rain & thunder this evening. Linton towed the Dodge to Redmond last nite.
1937 - Kallendar told me I had to go to Toppenish for fire guard school the first. Took a bath. Got a cord of wood.
1938 - Started in to burn the corral. Fat can go to the toilet and say a few words. Sissy has a tooth coming out.
April 29
1934 - Went to White Water with Dudsey & Marvin. Ran out of gas & had a flat on the way back. Rain. Pete P. got us.
1935 - Rode in Ed's new Chev today. It is getting very pleasant up there now.
1936 - Kay, ___ & I went to the show "The Virginian." Saw it before.
1937 - Hauled trash to the pile today. Nice & warm. Caught a 11 inch fish.
1938 - Bob died. Went out with Hanson through Log Springs to a fire in the National. Went to the Agency after supper.
April 30
1934 - Marvin & I went to Agency. Had tire trouble. I drove a little ways back. Awful muddy. Rain. Well, I guess it is all over again. Well I'll learn, 3 or 4 times more.
1935 - A litle windy today. Kay & I went for a walk after she got thru working. I never dreamed that I'd be married to someone else by this time, but I'm lucky.
1936 - The last day of the month. We get paid every two weeks. Baby is growing fast.
1937 - Was 74 degrees today. Just monkeyed around. Got a card from "Egg".
1938 - Coming back from Schoolie we came on to a black bear. Vic & Kenneth are with us. Windy today.
1934 - Yug & I went hunting.
1935 - Came up to Old Mill with the Dr. Fixed up Rosch's house for Kay & I. It sure was a nice day. Kay will be up tomorrow. Miss my wife.
1936 - Was pretty hot today. We have quite a basement dug out by now. Took a bath.
1937 - No pay today. Fished in the creek. Caught 7 fish. Kay and Alice went to the dance.
1938 - Still getting wire. Drove over to Babs & Josie's. Almost got stuck in Josie's road.
April 11
1934 - Nice weather. Went down to HeHe after supper.
1935 - Muldown & I rode down to the Agency. Kay didn't come up today 'cause she was sick.
1936 - Cut wood today. Went after the phonograph but it wasn't fixed.
1937 - Charley J. loaned us his truck. Got a few limbs, ate lunch at Mill Creek. Simnasho and Hot Springs. Root Feast at Seekseeque - drummers.
1938 - Charlie, Arthur & I fished at mouth of Mill Creek. We all got one with a fly. Still getting barbed wire. Ray Cunningham wants to trade cars.
April 12
1934 - Got flooring for our tent. Rode down to HeHe with Oren. I walked back to Schoolie. Wallace is here.
1935 - Went down to the Agency. Saw Kay. She got her ring. I rode down with Royal. Kay is better.
1936 - Easter. We had eats at Stanley's. Kay & I went riding. Got the phonograph. Listened to Eddie Cantor.
1937 - Got paid $38.40. Took Charley's truck back. River was too muddy to fish. Rain in PM. Charley brought us back.
1938 - Almost have all the wire up. Lots of showers & hail today.
April 13
1934 - Went down to HeHe. Came back on truck.
1935 - Rode down to the Agency last night with Royal. Stayed with Birdlegs. Went over to Kay's. Wes is better.
1936 - Back to work again. Had some fish that ___ dipped yesterday for dinner. The creek is getting high.
1937 - Lots of rain last nite. The creek is pretty high and muddy.
1938 -Frost & ice this morning.
April 14
1934 - Gervais, Yug & I went up towards Camas & got a Hooter. Went to HeHe.
1935 - Stayed with Kay last nite. Vic, Stan & I & Kay came up to Old Mill, in the Viking. Kay is going to work here now.
1936 - Stanley Joe Lewis got run over. Saw Libby about a Forestry job. Have to see Kallander.
1937 - Got to work in day time tomorrow. We all went to the show "The King Steps Out." Rain again.
1938 - Ray brought up a roadster and we gave him the Ford.
April 15
1934 - Laid around all day Walt & I went to HeHe in evening but Murphy & Moonface weren't there.
1935 - Vic, Kay & I stayed in our cabin. Rather cloudy today. I sure have a wonderful woman. Kay is going to work tomorrow.
1936 - No show. Kay & I visited forests. Pug Lane is back. Awful hot. Feel tired at bed time.
1937 - The river is 1.08+ this morning. Wheeled cement for sidewalk. Hi brought our phonograph over.
1938 - Went to the Agency last nite via the new highway. Visited Dan. Nick W. was up & caught 5 fish. I caught two. Bob Garron was up also.
April 16
1934 - No word from Murphy or phone for 3 or 4 days.
1935 - More snow today. Vic left. Rode over to Badger with Clark this afternoon. Kay started working today.
1936 - Kay & I went to the show "Man of Aran" was warm again today.
1937 - More sidewalk. Read "True Lovers" by Rupert Hughes. Hi Smith took us to Redmond. Saw two shows.
1938 - Went over to Old Mill & to Bob's for Zelma. Windy & showery today.
April 17
1934 - This PM Murphy called up from Boulder & said not to build till the first.
1935 - This evening Stan, Kay & I went to the show "Big Hearted Herbert". We brought Madeline Brunoe back with us.
1936 - Wes & I ___ by Libby's house. We are the only ones at home tonight.
1937 - Got up late. Got a pair of moccasins for 4 pk of Camels. A nice warm day. Visited Amiel this evening.
1938 - Went to Bob's for Easter dinner. Chas. Tufti & I went hunting up around Foster Mill. Nothing.
April 18
1934 - To HeHe.
1935 - A pretty nice day. Kay ironed this eveing & I played the phonograph. Kay is all I expected her to be and better. Viking to HeHe.
1936 - Raked up our yard & burned the trash. Evening Kay rode to Dry Hollow with Stan. I walked up.
1937 - Laid around. The fishing is poor. Helped Dan on his _____.
1938- Burning brush. Nick & Urban were up today.
April 19
1934 - Sweets came up with Florence & Marge. She has my "C" sweater. (I now have his Chemawa letterman's sweater - it is in great shape, but kinda small! - m)
1935 - Slept all afternoon. This evening Dillinger, Madeline, Goldie & I rode over to the dance at HeHe. Had a good time.
1936 - Kay, Zelma & I rode to Seekseekwa to the root feast. Rode back to the Agency in wagons.
1937 - More sidewalks. Drove Hi's car over to Mike's for 6 doz. eggs. Cold weather.
1938 - Burned log piles along the road. A nice warm day.
April 20
1934 - Went with Walt to Louis's ranch & to Agency. Sweets rode back with us. Had a flat. Warm riding back.
1935 - Dickie Parr has the measles. Drove the Viking over to Badger with Kay, Bear & Goldie, Madeline.
1936 - Hot again today. The baby is getting pretty large. Took Zelma up to school..
1937 - Worked again. Creek is still high and muddy. Fat likes his phonograph.
1938 - The river is too high for fishing. Burned brush & logs.
April 21
1934 - Spent the day at HeHe with Juanita. Watched the bone game after Juanita sent me home. I guess I'm just a sucker.
1935 - Went to Agency. Kay, Madeline & I rode horses from agency to Seeksequee. Rode back on the viking. Snow.
1936 - Warm again. Don't sleep so well at nites lately.
1937 - Hi took us to the show "Professional Soldier" Was good. Young Massey has the measles.
1938 - Still burning brush & logs.
April 22
1934 - Got back to Schoolie at 4 AM. Pretty sleepy today. Rain, thunder & lightning.
1935 - Snow. I am pretty sore from that ride. Mr. Chester caught Kay in a bad way.
1936 - Was warm. Worked hard. Sprinkle of rain. Kay & I went to the show "Broadway Gondalier"
1937 - Nick & I just messed around the hospital. Hi was here for dinner.
1938 - Fooled around with a tire. Washed the car.
April 23
1934 - Got 50 men in camp now. Weather not so good. Yug & I went hunting.
1935 - Ed F, Deak & I rode to the Agency in Ed's truck to the C.A.T.K meeting. A new system of keeping time.
1936 - Lightning & thunder & rain today. One of Kay's hens has 10 chicks.
1937 - Listened to Louie Armstrong after supper. Started to make a wagon for Fat.
1938 - Had a flat on the way to Agency. Came back and then went to Amiel's on mt. Rain when we came back.
April 24
1934 - Walt & I went to HeHe. Juanita wants to go home. She is in trouble or something but won't tell me.
1935 - This evening J.D. Kay & I went to the Agency & saw the show "Howdy Andy" It was good.
1936 - Rain last nite made the slips hard to handle. Took a shower this evening.
1937 - Went to Bend with Hi. Saw "What Day Was you Born" at Redmond we saw "Ride 'em Cowboy" and "Nancy Still is Missing."
1938 - Chas, Arthur & I fished all afternoon at HeHe. Art caught one.
April 25
1934 - Took day off and went hunting. Ended up at HeHe at noon.
1935 - Sure was a keen day. Kay & I went for a walk up the Blue Lake road.
1936 - Got my check for $21.60 to the 15th. Got a letter from home & Lu Salle. We went for Zelma. Baby chicks.
1937 - Went hunting. Hooter above Old Mill. I got one with the .410. Chief Sanders was with us. (He still had the .410 shotgun when I was old enough to learn to shoot - what we learned to shoot on - m)
1938 - Burned logs and boards around the corral.
April 26
1934 - Rain, thunder & lightning. Made out time slips.
1935 - Made up the new time slips. Weather.
1936 - Annie returned from The Dalles with fresh salmon. Fixed a box for a cooler and cleaned up around.
1937 - Read "High Noon" by Ruby M. Ayres. Cold wind today. Was sick last nite and laid off in the PM.
1938 - Peel was supposed to come up and show us some land but he didn't show up.
April 27
1934 - Yug & I fell a snag. Drove No. 5. Rode down to Agency. Played tennis with ___ & Jane. Saw Murphy but she ignored me.
1935 - Finished the time slips. A keen day. Kay & I stayed home from the dance. Amiel visited us.
1936 - Work again. Got enough rain to make the job sloppy most of the day.
1937 - Feel a little better today. Hauled rocks. Got paid $33.60. Went fishing & caught 3. Wrote to Arnold.
1938 - Again Peel didn't show up. Last Sat. 23. Sissy weighted 19# & Fat 28. Caught a Dolly in the dam.
April 28
1934 - Drove the 10 cat. Got the blues today. Killed 5 chipmunks with the .22. Went to HeHe.
1935 - Another keen day. Kay's folks were up today. drove the Viking to the ball field. Time is in "Okey"
1936 - Showers of rain & thunder this evening. Linton towed the Dodge to Redmond last nite.
1937 - Kallendar told me I had to go to Toppenish for fire guard school the first. Took a bath. Got a cord of wood.
1938 - Started in to burn the corral. Fat can go to the toilet and say a few words. Sissy has a tooth coming out.
April 29
1934 - Went to White Water with Dudsey & Marvin. Ran out of gas & had a flat on the way back. Rain. Pete P. got us.
1935 - Rode in Ed's new Chev today. It is getting very pleasant up there now.
1936 - Kay, ___ & I went to the show "The Virginian." Saw it before.
1937 - Hauled trash to the pile today. Nice & warm. Caught a 11 inch fish.
1938 - Bob died. Went out with Hanson through Log Springs to a fire in the National. Went to the Agency after supper.
April 30
1934 - Marvin & I went to Agency. Had tire trouble. I drove a little ways back. Awful muddy. Rain. Well, I guess it is all over again. Well I'll learn, 3 or 4 times more.
1935 - A litle windy today. Kay & I went for a walk after she got thru working. I never dreamed that I'd be married to someone else by this time, but I'm lucky.
1936 - The last day of the month. We get paid every two weeks. Baby is growing fast.
1937 - Was 74 degrees today. Just monkeyed around. Got a card from "Egg".
1938 - Coming back from Schoolie we came on to a black bear. Vic & Kenneth are with us. Windy today.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Celebrations April 9
We have at least two things to celebrate today: What would have been Phyllis Thompon Shaw's 90th birthday and Terry and Catherine Courtney's 75th wedding anniversary. In honor thereof, here are two of Phyllis's poems. One to honor her mother and one for Friends. The four of them, Raymond and Phyllis, and Terry and Catherine, were friends, beginning when the Shaws moved to Warm Springs, Oregon, in 1955.
My Mother
Surely you've seen her, the sweetest, kindest woman in the world.
You couldn't have missed her tired, gentle eyes with courage like a flag unfurled.
Her soft, caressing hands that heal the wounds of those to her so dear,
Her ever smiling lips that speak so softly letting you know she is near.
Oh, yes, her once dark, shining hair is liberally sprinkled with silver,
But each thread is the symbol of a victory won, only making her dearer.
Her face, to you, may look a little old and worn, but I think it very pretty.
It's fought battles, to come out, not ravaged, but serene, calm and full of living.
Her heart is brimming full of love, faith, honor, trust and loyalty.
Her mind solves all problems, yet is laughter, song, and happiness, combined with purity.
It takes so little to win her undying gratefulness for a small deed done by another.
Just in case you haven't guessed, all this and much more is----MY MOTHER.
Phyllis Thompson Shaw
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Phyllis told me one day after she returned from the beauty shop, that the women were all talking (yes, we do that in the beauty shop!) She said most of the ladies were complaining of their mothers/daughters-in-law. But, she said she and her daughter-in-law got along great and it was a blessing . She was a blessing - we sure do miss her.
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FRIENDS LIKE YOU.
It's friends like YOU that make life worth living,
It's friends like YOU that put the pleasure in giving,
It's friends like YOU that always stand by,
It's friends like YOU that make friendship never die.
It's friends like YOU that make sorrows seem less sad,
It's friends like YOU that make trouble seem small, though it's bad,
So now I offer up a prayer of thanks to God, for friends so true,
A prayer that everyone may have friends like you.
Phyllis B. Thompson
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Phyllis had so many friends here in the reservation. She had lots of stories to tell about the elders here because they so loved to visit her. She was the Administrative Secretary. Her desk was at the top of the stairs and many a day there was an elder sitting on the other side of her desk, visiting. Not all non-Indians are easy for Indians to talk to, but she's was right at home with us.
My Mother
Surely you've seen her, the sweetest, kindest woman in the world.
You couldn't have missed her tired, gentle eyes with courage like a flag unfurled.
Her soft, caressing hands that heal the wounds of those to her so dear,
Her ever smiling lips that speak so softly letting you know she is near.
Oh, yes, her once dark, shining hair is liberally sprinkled with silver,
But each thread is the symbol of a victory won, only making her dearer.
Her face, to you, may look a little old and worn, but I think it very pretty.
It's fought battles, to come out, not ravaged, but serene, calm and full of living.
Her heart is brimming full of love, faith, honor, trust and loyalty.
Her mind solves all problems, yet is laughter, song, and happiness, combined with purity.
It takes so little to win her undying gratefulness for a small deed done by another.
Just in case you haven't guessed, all this and much more is----MY MOTHER.
Phyllis Thompson Shaw
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Phyllis told me one day after she returned from the beauty shop, that the women were all talking (yes, we do that in the beauty shop!) She said most of the ladies were complaining of their mothers/daughters-in-law. But, she said she and her daughter-in-law got along great and it was a blessing . She was a blessing - we sure do miss her.
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FRIENDS LIKE YOU.
It's friends like YOU that make life worth living,
It's friends like YOU that put the pleasure in giving,
It's friends like YOU that always stand by,
It's friends like YOU that make friendship never die.
It's friends like YOU that make sorrows seem less sad,
It's friends like YOU that make trouble seem small, though it's bad,
So now I offer up a prayer of thanks to God, for friends so true,
A prayer that everyone may have friends like you.
Phyllis B. Thompson
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Phyllis had so many friends here in the reservation. She had lots of stories to tell about the elders here because they so loved to visit her. She was the Administrative Secretary. Her desk was at the top of the stairs and many a day there was an elder sitting on the other side of her desk, visiting. Not all non-Indians are easy for Indians to talk to, but she's was right at home with us.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Dad's Diary 4/6 - 4/9
April 6
1934 - Went to Agency this evening with Joe Shoeships & Co. Deane was the ony man left in camp. Mums had a letter.
1935 - aJust hung around Kay's house today. This evebning we went to the dance at the Agency,.
1936 - worked with the Fresnos again today. Was an awful nice day. Pretty tired at bed time.
1937 - Buster took some pictures. We fished up the creek. Caught one - 13 inches long. Nice day.
1938 - Gus DeLude came up and got the bath house stove for Old Mill.
April 7
1934 - Tom B. & I went hunting. Nothing doing. Just 3 of us in camp. Bud J. was here. Hope Deane gets my letter.
1935 - Stan & Claude & I got some wood today. The family went out to Hollywood after some of Kay's things. Stayed at Kay's house. Ball game.
1936 - Was kinda cool today. Got a head ache.
1937 - Another nice day. Got a ride to the river with Welter. Caught 3 fish.
1938 - We went after our check. Ate dinner at Charley Jackson's. Got back just at dark. River was too muddy to fish.
April 8
1934 - No letter. Went hunting up the river & over towards Old Mill. The crew comes struggling home.
1935 - It rained yesterday so it was too muddy to get the car out of the garage to get our marrige license at Madras. Shakers were here tonite.
1936 - Had a head ache all day. Kay & I saw the show "Front Page Woman."
1937 - Took some of the nails out of my lumber. Reva saw Fat. Kay went to the show.
1938 - Burned brush. We brought up two chickens yesterday. Got a duck in front of the house.
April 9
1934 - 15 man crew. Sweets came up this P.M. Maybe we will be married next month. She phoned just a bit ago.
1935 - Kay & I were married today. I sure am lucky to get a girl like her. We had a heck of a time getting a preacher. "Dillinger" was a witness. (Mom said they gave someone, must have been Dillinger, money to buy a wedding ring for her. He wasted the money on something else and bought a 'cheap' skinny, silver band. She said it had green leaves on it at one time, but they all came off. She still had the band for years. m)
1936 - Married one year. Feel alright today. Took our phonograph to Muldoon.
1937 - Windy today. Did a little bead work. Kay made me a fish bag. We listened to a phonograph. 2 years.
1938 - 3 years.
1934 - Went to Agency this evening with Joe Shoeships & Co. Deane was the ony man left in camp. Mums had a letter.
1935 - aJust hung around Kay's house today. This evebning we went to the dance at the Agency,.
1936 - worked with the Fresnos again today. Was an awful nice day. Pretty tired at bed time.
1937 - Buster took some pictures. We fished up the creek. Caught one - 13 inches long. Nice day.
1938 - Gus DeLude came up and got the bath house stove for Old Mill.
April 7
1934 - Tom B. & I went hunting. Nothing doing. Just 3 of us in camp. Bud J. was here. Hope Deane gets my letter.
1935 - Stan & Claude & I got some wood today. The family went out to Hollywood after some of Kay's things. Stayed at Kay's house. Ball game.
1936 - Was kinda cool today. Got a head ache.
1937 - Another nice day. Got a ride to the river with Welter. Caught 3 fish.
1938 - We went after our check. Ate dinner at Charley Jackson's. Got back just at dark. River was too muddy to fish.
April 8
1934 - No letter. Went hunting up the river & over towards Old Mill. The crew comes struggling home.
1935 - It rained yesterday so it was too muddy to get the car out of the garage to get our marrige license at Madras. Shakers were here tonite.
1936 - Had a head ache all day. Kay & I saw the show "Front Page Woman."
1937 - Took some of the nails out of my lumber. Reva saw Fat. Kay went to the show.
1938 - Burned brush. We brought up two chickens yesterday. Got a duck in front of the house.
April 9
1934 - 15 man crew. Sweets came up this P.M. Maybe we will be married next month. She phoned just a bit ago.
1935 - Kay & I were married today. I sure am lucky to get a girl like her. We had a heck of a time getting a preacher. "Dillinger" was a witness. (Mom said they gave someone, must have been Dillinger, money to buy a wedding ring for her. He wasted the money on something else and bought a 'cheap' skinny, silver band. She said it had green leaves on it at one time, but they all came off. She still had the band for years. m)
1936 - Married one year. Feel alright today. Took our phonograph to Muldoon.
1937 - Windy today. Did a little bead work. Kay made me a fish bag. We listened to a phonograph. 2 years.
1938 - 3 years.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Dad's Diary 3/21 - 4/5
March 21
1934 - Went for a run with "Yug" getting in trim for the P.N.A. Got a letter from Chief Johnson today. I've just begun to realize I'm crazy.
1935 - This evening rode to Agency with Deacon. Kay came down from HeHe and we went to the show "Men are Born". It was good and better to be with Kay.
1936 - It snowed today. Cold. Cut a little wood around the house.
1937 - J.B. Pichette was killed. We ate dinner at Amiel's. Cab is O.K. Work again tonite. Harry M. visited me.
1938 - Kay & Jean have bad colds - still trying to snow. cold and windy.
March 22
1934 - Still having wonderful weather. "Yug" & I wrestled in the sawdust pile. Love lost out.
1935 - Ed is still sick and I am taking his place. It sure was good to see Kay last nite. Snowed most of the day. Good nite Katheryn V. (Mom's middle name is Veloris - m)
1936 - A little snow today. Took a shower and visited with Ed & Naomi.
1937 - Worked last nite. Took my overtime off. Made a head band. Visited Dan.
1938 - Made a fob. It snowed all day about 3 inches.
March 23
1934 - Rode to Agency with Ted. Elmer Robie came back. Saw Jane & Mark. Ethel F. is trying to promote something.
1935 - Lu drove John's truck to the Agency. Took Kay to the dance. She is loviler than ever. It won't be long till we ae married.
1936 - Worked with Urban again today. Cold. The baby is doing fine.
1937 - Just laid around. We visited Dan in the vening. Took a shower.
1938 - Made 3 napkin rings. Rained all last nite & most of the day. Sissy can sit up.
March 24
1934 - In charge of camp today. Sweets went to ball game & war dance. It is a little cloudy at bed time.
1935 - Rain today. Wrote to J.T. for my money & told the folks I am going to marry Katheryn. Kay called me up this evening.
1936 - About 1/2 inch of snow on the ground this monring. Worked with Urban again.
1937 - Lots of rain today. Fat and I got my old fish pole. Kay went to the show. I made head bands.
1938 - Made another fob. Had a little flood yesterday. I dug a few ditches today.
March 25
1934 - Rode up to Schoolie horseback in A.M. I guess I've really lost my Sweets. Got my things & letters from her. It is tuff.
1935 - About 4 inches of snow today. Ed is still sick. Time-slips. Called up Kay this evening. We got Dick Rush's house.
1936 - Drove the old Chev again today. Pretty cold. Got 4 feet of wood for a $1.00 today. Bruised my shin again.
1937 - Ws a fair day. Visited Massey's. Got paid $35.20. Ordered reel & line. Windy at bed time.
1938 - The weather was a little better today.
March 26
1934 - Went up to Schoolie in Dave's truck to help erect camp. Louie is foreman. It started to rain at about 3:30.
1935 - The roads are getting bad again. I sure miss Katheryn. Called her up this evening and then listened to Ed's radio.
1936 - A hen lays eggs under house. Lots of wind today. We have a little pup, Nickey.
1937 - Buster Thompson was around. Did some beadwork. Rain spoiled fishing & hunting.
1938 - A nice day. Drove out to Bob's. Charley was bringing up his new team.
March 27
1934 - To choolie again. It is raining and the road is getting bad again. Got my 2nd "tick" shot last Friday.
1935 - A nice day. Was awful busy with Ed's and my work. Didn't get to call up Katheryn. Good nite Kay.
1936 - Rain & wind. Worked with Urban again. Took a bath. Did a little beadwork.
1937 - Walt White & I fished up the falls. Got 8 little ones. Got my line & reel. Killed three chickens.
1938 - Drove over to Old Mill. ate dinner. Looked for Picards at Boulder. No find 'em. Started to rain just as we got back.
March 28
1934 - Rain so no Schoolie today. Robair sent my stationery & sweaterr. Pretty wet. Time slips.
1935 - Went to the Agency today with time-slips. Called up Kay from Forestry Office. Birdlegs & I went to the show "Little Man, What Now?"
1936 - Rover & I walked to Dry Hollow. Cut some wood for Annie. Got into a snow storm coming back.
1937 - Ameil, Lizzie, Dora & Hi ate dinner with us. Hi & I went fishing at mouth of Dry Creek. River was dirty.
1938 - 3 or 4 inches of snow. Hard wind, freezing and snow all day. Charley was over today. Sissy can sit up.
March 29
1934 - Carried a bucket of water for Sweets. Rain. Working at everything.
1935 - Finished my recap today. Lost at black jack last nite. No truck came after me today. Was a nice day. Mildred's baby. (I believe this would be my cousin Kenneth Leroy Smith.)
1936 - More snow today. Kay & baby went to Dry Hollow in the Dodge. It was fixed yesterday. Baseball game.
1937 - Started to dig a cellar. Put up clothes line. A nice day. Visited Dan in the evenintg.
1938 - Hodges, Carl Anderson and Luke were here for supper and stayed in one of the cabins. Windy.
March 30
1934 - Yug & I climbed the Butte again. Bought a gun from Alvin .22.
1935 - Katheryn is 20 today. Got paid today. Kay came down. Went back with her to the dance. Had a good time then to Old Mill. (I'm not too sure about their ages. He wrote he was born September 27, 1914. He wrote she was born March 30, 1915. Mom said she didn't let him know to begin with that she was older than he. We thought Mom was 90 when she passed away on April 4, 2002, and that he was 90 when he passed away on November 1, 2002. I'll try to find out more about that. - m)
1936 - Snowed again today. Worked with Urban again. Our wood is almost gone again. Kay's birthday.
1937 - Kay's birthday. Got a 12" fish and three others. Walt White & I went to the river.
1938 - They got their truck out this morning. I limbed the tree that fell over the telephone line last winter. Kay's birthday again.
March 31
1934 - Elmer & I went for a stroll with the gun but didn't see anything. Rather cloudy - Chemawa American.
And so ends another month. Love lost out. Was supposed to get married next month.
1935 - Ed left me all the monthly work to do. Called up Kay this evening. We are going to Portland Tuesday and be married. Chemawa American (I don't know what this is, a motel? - m) Again I am going to be married. It's a good thing I lost out a year ago. I have a much more wonderful woman now. (Amen Dad! Thank you! - m)
1936 - Hauptman was supposed to die but 48 hours more. Snow again. Another month gone. Baby is getting big. Has been fussy the last couple of days.
1937 - Was going up the creek but walked over to Dry Creek. Caught 6 fish in the Deschutes. Windy. Still have till the 14th in over time.
1938 - Started collecting barbed wire.
April 1
1934 - Snowed today. What a fool I have been, and how. "Yug" & I went for a stroll down the river.
1935 - Snow again. I am pretty sore at Ed. Got sick this evening. Mrs. Robie fixed me up. Have lots of work so didn't get to call Kay.
1936 - Snow again. Worked with Urban again. Got my check $33.80. They saved $12.00 in the office for me. Saw "Chu-chin-chow."
1937 - Cut wood. Worked in the cellar and bead worked. Fat has a terrific cold. Too windy to fish.
1938 - N ick Welter brought our food up as far as Old Mill Junction and we went after it.
April 2
1934 - Went to Agency & got my check $36.00. To Schoolie tomorrow. Saw Stud Eads today and Peety James.
1935 - Finished my work. Stan & I went to Agency & the took the viking to HeHe aftr Kay. Stopped at Old Mill. Broke a wheel above Agency.
1936 - Worked with Urban for last time. Tomorow I will work with Wes & Stan on the new hospital. (My dad had a jar full of marbles - he said he found most of them when they were excavating for the new hospital. I don't have any idea why the marbles were there. That building is now the Family Resource Center. It was well built - still a nice red brick building. m)
1937 - Have a cold. So has Fat. Lots of rain today Finsihed a beaded purse. No fish. Massey visited us.
1938 - Went out to Bob's this mornig. Charley was at the Agency. Got stuck without chains on the way back.
April 3
1934 - Left HeHe for Schoolie after dinner. got stuck on the last flast. I am time keeper at Schoolie. Bought a 32 special from Louie.
1935 - Wes is sick. Just monkeyed around Kay's house today. Kay & I went to the show "Dames." Staying with Birdlegs.
1936 - Baby is 2 months today, 13 lbs. Two inches of snow this morning. Was scraper man today on the new hospital. 30 cents an hour.
1937 - Fat's cold is better. Ran to river past Mecca Bridge in 40 minutes. River was too muddy.
1938 - Went over to Old Mill. The road is dusty now. It rained on the way back.
April 4
1934 - We have 11 men now. No salt or telephone. So is life in the far west. Should be in Portland for the P.,N.A. meet.
1935 - Got a doctor's OK for marriage license today. Kay & I went to the show again. Got the car fixed today.,
1936 - Hauptman was electrocuted last nite. Snow is all melted. I'm so sore I can hardly walk. Another $1.00 of wood.
1937 - Rain this morning. Caught one fish with a fly. Made a head band.
1938 - got some more wire today. Herb was over for dinner. Fat got a horse watch charm from Carl Anderson.
April 5
1934 - Walter H & I went to HeHe for supplies. Didn't see Sweets. Had a little trouble on the way back.
1935 - Stan drove Kay & I to Madras and we applied for a marriage license. Wes is still sick. Mildred had a boy the 30th.
1936 - Wes & I went after wood up Tenino. Met a funeral procession. Cut some wood when we got back.
1937 - Took a shower. Played tennis with Buster. Fat got his last shot, so did Kay.
1938 - Still getting wire. The No-See-Ums eat a guy up.
1934 - Went for a run with "Yug" getting in trim for the P.N.A. Got a letter from Chief Johnson today. I've just begun to realize I'm crazy.
1935 - This evening rode to Agency with Deacon. Kay came down from HeHe and we went to the show "Men are Born". It was good and better to be with Kay.
1936 - It snowed today. Cold. Cut a little wood around the house.
1937 - J.B. Pichette was killed. We ate dinner at Amiel's. Cab is O.K. Work again tonite. Harry M. visited me.
1938 - Kay & Jean have bad colds - still trying to snow. cold and windy.
March 22
1934 - Still having wonderful weather. "Yug" & I wrestled in the sawdust pile. Love lost out.
1935 - Ed is still sick and I am taking his place. It sure was good to see Kay last nite. Snowed most of the day. Good nite Katheryn V. (Mom's middle name is Veloris - m)
1936 - A little snow today. Took a shower and visited with Ed & Naomi.
1937 - Worked last nite. Took my overtime off. Made a head band. Visited Dan.
1938 - Made a fob. It snowed all day about 3 inches.
March 23
1934 - Rode to Agency with Ted. Elmer Robie came back. Saw Jane & Mark. Ethel F. is trying to promote something.
1935 - Lu drove John's truck to the Agency. Took Kay to the dance. She is loviler than ever. It won't be long till we ae married.
1936 - Worked with Urban again today. Cold. The baby is doing fine.
1937 - Just laid around. We visited Dan in the vening. Took a shower.
1938 - Made 3 napkin rings. Rained all last nite & most of the day. Sissy can sit up.
March 24
1934 - In charge of camp today. Sweets went to ball game & war dance. It is a little cloudy at bed time.
1935 - Rain today. Wrote to J.T. for my money & told the folks I am going to marry Katheryn. Kay called me up this evening.
1936 - About 1/2 inch of snow on the ground this monring. Worked with Urban again.
1937 - Lots of rain today. Fat and I got my old fish pole. Kay went to the show. I made head bands.
1938 - Made another fob. Had a little flood yesterday. I dug a few ditches today.
March 25
1934 - Rode up to Schoolie horseback in A.M. I guess I've really lost my Sweets. Got my things & letters from her. It is tuff.
1935 - About 4 inches of snow today. Ed is still sick. Time-slips. Called up Kay this evening. We got Dick Rush's house.
1936 - Drove the old Chev again today. Pretty cold. Got 4 feet of wood for a $1.00 today. Bruised my shin again.
1937 - Ws a fair day. Visited Massey's. Got paid $35.20. Ordered reel & line. Windy at bed time.
1938 - The weather was a little better today.
March 26
1934 - Went up to Schoolie in Dave's truck to help erect camp. Louie is foreman. It started to rain at about 3:30.
1935 - The roads are getting bad again. I sure miss Katheryn. Called her up this evening and then listened to Ed's radio.
1936 - A hen lays eggs under house. Lots of wind today. We have a little pup, Nickey.
1937 - Buster Thompson was around. Did some beadwork. Rain spoiled fishing & hunting.
1938 - A nice day. Drove out to Bob's. Charley was bringing up his new team.
March 27
1934 - To choolie again. It is raining and the road is getting bad again. Got my 2nd "tick" shot last Friday.
1935 - A nice day. Was awful busy with Ed's and my work. Didn't get to call up Katheryn. Good nite Kay.
1936 - Rain & wind. Worked with Urban again. Took a bath. Did a little beadwork.
1937 - Walt White & I fished up the falls. Got 8 little ones. Got my line & reel. Killed three chickens.
1938 - Drove over to Old Mill. ate dinner. Looked for Picards at Boulder. No find 'em. Started to rain just as we got back.
March 28
1934 - Rain so no Schoolie today. Robair sent my stationery & sweaterr. Pretty wet. Time slips.
1935 - Went to the Agency today with time-slips. Called up Kay from Forestry Office. Birdlegs & I went to the show "Little Man, What Now?"
1936 - Rover & I walked to Dry Hollow. Cut some wood for Annie. Got into a snow storm coming back.
1937 - Ameil, Lizzie, Dora & Hi ate dinner with us. Hi & I went fishing at mouth of Dry Creek. River was dirty.
1938 - 3 or 4 inches of snow. Hard wind, freezing and snow all day. Charley was over today. Sissy can sit up.
March 29
1934 - Carried a bucket of water for Sweets. Rain. Working at everything.
1935 - Finished my recap today. Lost at black jack last nite. No truck came after me today. Was a nice day. Mildred's baby. (I believe this would be my cousin Kenneth Leroy Smith.)
1936 - More snow today. Kay & baby went to Dry Hollow in the Dodge. It was fixed yesterday. Baseball game.
1937 - Started to dig a cellar. Put up clothes line. A nice day. Visited Dan in the evenintg.
1938 - Hodges, Carl Anderson and Luke were here for supper and stayed in one of the cabins. Windy.
March 30
1934 - Yug & I climbed the Butte again. Bought a gun from Alvin .22.
1935 - Katheryn is 20 today. Got paid today. Kay came down. Went back with her to the dance. Had a good time then to Old Mill. (I'm not too sure about their ages. He wrote he was born September 27, 1914. He wrote she was born March 30, 1915. Mom said she didn't let him know to begin with that she was older than he. We thought Mom was 90 when she passed away on April 4, 2002, and that he was 90 when he passed away on November 1, 2002. I'll try to find out more about that. - m)
1936 - Snowed again today. Worked with Urban again. Our wood is almost gone again. Kay's birthday.
1937 - Kay's birthday. Got a 12" fish and three others. Walt White & I went to the river.
1938 - They got their truck out this morning. I limbed the tree that fell over the telephone line last winter. Kay's birthday again.
March 31
1934 - Elmer & I went for a stroll with the gun but didn't see anything. Rather cloudy - Chemawa American.
And so ends another month. Love lost out. Was supposed to get married next month.
1935 - Ed left me all the monthly work to do. Called up Kay this evening. We are going to Portland Tuesday and be married. Chemawa American (I don't know what this is, a motel? - m) Again I am going to be married. It's a good thing I lost out a year ago. I have a much more wonderful woman now. (Amen Dad! Thank you! - m)
1936 - Hauptman was supposed to die but 48 hours more. Snow again. Another month gone. Baby is getting big. Has been fussy the last couple of days.
1937 - Was going up the creek but walked over to Dry Creek. Caught 6 fish in the Deschutes. Windy. Still have till the 14th in over time.
1938 - Started collecting barbed wire.
April 1
1934 - Snowed today. What a fool I have been, and how. "Yug" & I went for a stroll down the river.
1935 - Snow again. I am pretty sore at Ed. Got sick this evening. Mrs. Robie fixed me up. Have lots of work so didn't get to call Kay.
1936 - Snow again. Worked with Urban again. Got my check $33.80. They saved $12.00 in the office for me. Saw "Chu-chin-chow."
1937 - Cut wood. Worked in the cellar and bead worked. Fat has a terrific cold. Too windy to fish.
1938 - N ick Welter brought our food up as far as Old Mill Junction and we went after it.
April 2
1934 - Went to Agency & got my check $36.00. To Schoolie tomorrow. Saw Stud Eads today and Peety James.
1935 - Finished my work. Stan & I went to Agency & the took the viking to HeHe aftr Kay. Stopped at Old Mill. Broke a wheel above Agency.
1936 - Worked with Urban for last time. Tomorow I will work with Wes & Stan on the new hospital. (My dad had a jar full of marbles - he said he found most of them when they were excavating for the new hospital. I don't have any idea why the marbles were there. That building is now the Family Resource Center. It was well built - still a nice red brick building. m)
1937 - Have a cold. So has Fat. Lots of rain today Finsihed a beaded purse. No fish. Massey visited us.
1938 - Went out to Bob's this mornig. Charley was at the Agency. Got stuck without chains on the way back.
April 3
1934 - Left HeHe for Schoolie after dinner. got stuck on the last flast. I am time keeper at Schoolie. Bought a 32 special from Louie.
1935 - Wes is sick. Just monkeyed around Kay's house today. Kay & I went to the show "Dames." Staying with Birdlegs.
1936 - Baby is 2 months today, 13 lbs. Two inches of snow this morning. Was scraper man today on the new hospital. 30 cents an hour.
1937 - Fat's cold is better. Ran to river past Mecca Bridge in 40 minutes. River was too muddy.
1938 - Went over to Old Mill. The road is dusty now. It rained on the way back.
April 4
1934 - We have 11 men now. No salt or telephone. So is life in the far west. Should be in Portland for the P.,N.A. meet.
1935 - Got a doctor's OK for marriage license today. Kay & I went to the show again. Got the car fixed today.,
1936 - Hauptman was electrocuted last nite. Snow is all melted. I'm so sore I can hardly walk. Another $1.00 of wood.
1937 - Rain this morning. Caught one fish with a fly. Made a head band.
1938 - got some more wire today. Herb was over for dinner. Fat got a horse watch charm from Carl Anderson.
April 5
1934 - Walter H & I went to HeHe for supplies. Didn't see Sweets. Had a little trouble on the way back.
1935 - Stan drove Kay & I to Madras and we applied for a marriage license. Wes is still sick. Mildred had a boy the 30th.
1936 - Wes & I went after wood up Tenino. Met a funeral procession. Cut some wood when we got back.
1937 - Took a shower. Played tennis with Buster. Fat got his last shot, so did Kay.
1938 - Still getting wire. The No-See-Ums eat a guy up.
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