My mother-in-law, although an accomplished manager and administrator, often wished she had written greeting cards. Here is an example of her writing:
SNOW
Unseen forces pushing pedals of the clouds,
Skies above, a misty, blind shroud.
Flakes of snow warily hunting a path,
Pushed out of their nests by unknown wrath.
Soft as velvet, silent as can be,
Tending their way - falling gently.
Undisturbed, they lie in peace and at rest,
Molested, they fade away and none are left.
Beautiful and undaunted, the flakes fall,
Nestling in trees both large and small,
Happy, at last, their journey is o'er,
Their gentle bodies, bruised and sore.
Phyllis B. Shaw
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Feb 27
2010 - The weather was clear and sunny today - lower 50's. HOG rider's 68th Birthday! Too bad he's 'under the weather' (I'll research that 'saying') and can't ride today!
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1934 - Mark left this P.M. Visited with Sweets this evening. On night watch tonight.
1935 - Chicken pox in camp. Was over visiting Kay today. I wish April or May would come along so we could be married.
1936 - 4T 60" - Awful muddy today. Annie returned from C.I.S. Was warm today.
1937 - We weaned Fat last nite. Buster T. visited us this evening. Helped Arnold.
1938 - Charged the battery. In the afternoon broke a trail to Smith's ranch with the Ford.
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1934 - Mark left this P.M. Visited with Sweets this evening. On night watch tonight.
1935 - Chicken pox in camp. Was over visiting Kay today. I wish April or May would come along so we could be married.
1936 - 4T 60" - Awful muddy today. Annie returned from C.I.S. Was warm today.
1937 - We weaned Fat last nite. Buster T. visited us this evening. Helped Arnold.
1938 - Charged the battery. In the afternoon broke a trail to Smith's ranch with the Ford.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Feb
February 24
2010 - The weather was nice at Warm Springs, quite warm. HOG rider still recovering. Our daughter drove over the Cascades to Portland, it was snowy, but not quite ready for chains. I attended a Tribal Education Committee meeting where we scheduled someone to attend the Chemawa celebration - see it mentioned below as well.
Dad's Diary:
1934 - Had a dance and then went to Ethel's house.
1935 - Time slips. Kay was up again today. It was a keen day, with lots of sun shine. Kay is a wondewrful improvement over last year's case.
1936 - 4T - 72" Snowed all morning. Didn't get home till 6 PM today. Big celebration starts at Chemaa today.
1937 - Tore down my tent and packed up the lumber. Arnold & I saw "Call of the Wild." Was good.
1938 - Bart & family left this afternoon. Was warm but cloudy.
February 25
2010 - The weather was beautiful at Warm Springs. It was in the mid-50's, sunny, but the HOG rider was not quite well, so no riding today.
1934 - Cloudy & cold. Old Mill ball team came down and got beat.
1935 - John & I went to Agency. I got my Recap. Called up Kay at Old Mill. Am going to stay with Birdleggs tonite. (Years ago, my dad saw a clipping about an Indian man who passed away. I don't remember his 'real' name, but my dad said it was Birdleggs - m)
1936 - Made out the time slips for Wallace today. Snowed again. Did a little bead work. Saw Ed Forest.
1937 - Kay went to the show. So Fat & I went up to Dan's. Nice weather.
1938 - Cleared up today and a lot of snow melted. We washed.
February 26
2010 - The weather at Warm Springs started out clear and 42 degrees at 6 AM. Later it started raining, but is still warm. We went to breakfast with my brother and sis-in-law.
1934 - Mark came up. Gave all males in camp a going over.
1935 - John & I returned today. Got stuck twice. Sure is good to see Kay again. She came up to see me after supper, wainting for the doc.
1936 - 4 T 74" - Pretty mild day today. Baby got some clothes from his great grandpa in The Dalles. Fell down today.
1937 - Bob Jackson stayed with us today. Nice weather for this time of the year. Took a bath.
1938 - Walked out to Bob's for my fan belt but I guess I lost it. Got there in time to snub for Charley. Rode horse back.
2010 - The weather was nice at Warm Springs, quite warm. HOG rider still recovering. Our daughter drove over the Cascades to Portland, it was snowy, but not quite ready for chains. I attended a Tribal Education Committee meeting where we scheduled someone to attend the Chemawa celebration - see it mentioned below as well.
Dad's Diary:
1934 - Had a dance and then went to Ethel's house.
1935 - Time slips. Kay was up again today. It was a keen day, with lots of sun shine. Kay is a wondewrful improvement over last year's case.
1936 - 4T - 72" Snowed all morning. Didn't get home till 6 PM today. Big celebration starts at Chemaa today.
1937 - Tore down my tent and packed up the lumber. Arnold & I saw "Call of the Wild." Was good.
1938 - Bart & family left this afternoon. Was warm but cloudy.
February 25
2010 - The weather was beautiful at Warm Springs. It was in the mid-50's, sunny, but the HOG rider was not quite well, so no riding today.
1934 - Cloudy & cold. Old Mill ball team came down and got beat.
1935 - John & I went to Agency. I got my Recap. Called up Kay at Old Mill. Am going to stay with Birdleggs tonite. (Years ago, my dad saw a clipping about an Indian man who passed away. I don't remember his 'real' name, but my dad said it was Birdleggs - m)
1936 - Made out the time slips for Wallace today. Snowed again. Did a little bead work. Saw Ed Forest.
1937 - Kay went to the show. So Fat & I went up to Dan's. Nice weather.
1938 - Cleared up today and a lot of snow melted. We washed.
February 26
2010 - The weather at Warm Springs started out clear and 42 degrees at 6 AM. Later it started raining, but is still warm. We went to breakfast with my brother and sis-in-law.
1934 - Mark came up. Gave all males in camp a going over.
1935 - John & I returned today. Got stuck twice. Sure is good to see Kay again. She came up to see me after supper, wainting for the doc.
1936 - 4 T 74" - Pretty mild day today. Baby got some clothes from his great grandpa in The Dalles. Fell down today.
1937 - Bob Jackson stayed with us today. Nice weather for this time of the year. Took a bath.
1938 - Walked out to Bob's for my fan belt but I guess I lost it. Got there in time to snub for Charley. Rode horse back.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Feb 23
2010 - See what happens when you force a ride - HOG rider is down with a cold. Our weather was in the low 30's last night and currently the sun is shining but it is supposed to rain. It should be in the upper 40's today. Very nice. Slightly muddy.
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1934 - Ate breakfast with the flunkies. Ethel returned. Mums is still sick. Stayed up with Frank Roy.
1935 - Worked on time slips. Went for a walk in the snow. Kay was up to see me. Visited Chesters for awhile this evening.
1936 - Snowed again today. Dan & Priscilla were visiting us. The place is awful muddy. Read Esquire.
1937 - We took Fat for a walk in his cart up the new hi-way. Nice and warm weather. (They must have been at the HeHe Camp at this time, it is close to the highway. The highway came across the reservation to Government Camp and on to Portland. Previously thereto they must have had to go through Wapinitia, on to The Dalles, then west to Portland - m)
1938 - Warm today. Played cards with the Bart's. This evening Joe Louis KO'd Nathan Manon in 3 rounds.
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1934 - Ate breakfast with the flunkies. Ethel returned. Mums is still sick. Stayed up with Frank Roy.
1935 - Worked on time slips. Went for a walk in the snow. Kay was up to see me. Visited Chesters for awhile this evening.
1936 - Snowed again today. Dan & Priscilla were visiting us. The place is awful muddy. Read Esquire.
1937 - We took Fat for a walk in his cart up the new hi-way. Nice and warm weather. (They must have been at the HeHe Camp at this time, it is close to the highway. The highway came across the reservation to Government Camp and on to Portland. Previously thereto they must have had to go through Wapinitia, on to The Dalles, then west to Portland - m)
1938 - Warm today. Played cards with the Bart's. This evening Joe Louis KO'd Nathan Manon in 3 rounds.
Monday, February 22, 2010
February 22
2010 - It's been very sunny, but not very warm; down around 20 F at night and upper 40's to lower 50's during the day. HOG rider thought he'd take a long-desired ride yesterday. He had a blast but was quite froze for about 24 hours. He finally took a nap in the sauna and warmed up his old bones. The weather has been nice, like that, for quite a while. We had a cold spell around last November, then a mild winter. No, I don't believe in Global Warming.
1934 - Holiday. Went to Hot Springs. My pal "Robair" is in charge of print at Chemawa. (Dad used to be in the Print shop at Chemawa before he gradutated - m) Still lose my Sweets. This is hell. I guess I can't take it.
1935 - Same place I was last year. Went to the dance but Kay was with George so I listened to Les Hite. Time slips.
1936 - Chinook wind today was hard. Kay's mother went to Chemawa for the celebration. Cut wood. Took baby's picture.
1937 - Fixed my table. Took some pictures of Fat in the box outside yesterday.
1938 - Bart (Clements -m) came up from Agency with a team (?) with our groceries and Sears R. order. He got here about mid-nite in the rain.
1934 - Holiday. Went to Hot Springs. My pal "Robair" is in charge of print at Chemawa. (Dad used to be in the Print shop at Chemawa before he gradutated - m) Still lose my Sweets. This is hell. I guess I can't take it.
1935 - Same place I was last year. Went to the dance but Kay was with George so I listened to Les Hite. Time slips.
1936 - Chinook wind today was hard. Kay's mother went to Chemawa for the celebration. Cut wood. Took baby's picture.
1937 - Fixed my table. Took some pictures of Fat in the box outside yesterday.
1938 - Bart (Clements -m) came up from Agency with a team (?) with our groceries and Sears R. order. He got here about mid-nite in the rain.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Dad's Diary 2/1 - 2/21
2/1
1934 - Mose took a letter up to Sweets at Hehe for me. It was a wonderful day. Rode around in a gravel truck P.M.
1935 - The men start a new month. 92 is the camp total. 3 trucks stuck out by Boulder. Took Kay home after the dance tonite.
1936 - Cut wood today. It snowed a little today. K cooked my meal but in the evening wasn't feeling well.
1937 - Had to work last nite about 6 inches of snow fell. Got a new pr. of rubbers (boots - m). Cloudy & cold.
1938 -
2/2
1934 - Sweets came to hospital after dinner & I spent the P.M. with her. She is lovelier than ever. We saw the show & then she left.
1935 - The men all went in after their checks. K and I and the flunkies went after dinner. Returned at 12 P.m I have some rivals and I will probably lose Katherine.
1936 - Got Dr. Johnston at about 5 A.M. Snowing. Kay suffered nearly all day. The nurse is with her.
1937 - Kay and Fat are better. Slept most of the day. Johnny & Buster visited us.
1938 -
2/3
1934 - Mark went to Bend. My check this month was $43.91.
1935 - Slept till 12 Noon today. I guess K hasn't decided yet. Got a letter from the Turney's. John P & I played cards at Wallace's.
1936 - A baby boy born 3 minutes after 12 o'clock mid-nite. 9-1/2 lbs. I didn't work for IECW today. Cut wood. Terry Jr.
1937 - Warm but lots of snow on the ground yet. Fat is 1 year old now.
1938 - Fats is 2 years old.
2/4
1934 - Chas. & I had a little scuffle. Mark returned a little the worse.
1935 - Cloudy today. Got the blues on Monday. Katheryn was up & I went over to the cabin with her. This is getting me.
1936 - Drawed maps today. More snow fell but it didn't stay on the ground. Kay has lots of visitors. She send her order for a coat.
1937 - Water is running all over from the snow melting.
1938 - Gloria Jean is fatter than ever.
2/5
1934 - Cloudy weather. Hehe trucks came down and I got a letter from Sweets.
1935 - Was over having a chat with Katheryn every chance I got today. She is a wonderful girl.
1936 - Bunky Pat is in my crew. We got 4T-80". Was a fair day. Saw dr. for a feeding prescription for baby.
1937 - Warm today. Took a bath. Priscilla was here in the afternoon. Have 9 days in over time.
1938 - We all went to the Agency in the Ford. It rained all the way back. Brought up the phonograph.
2/6
1934 - Rode out towards Peter's Pasture with Gordie. Weigh 122.
1935 - This evening went to the farewell dance for the Rash's. Katheryn gave me a scare. Took her home after the dance.
1936 - Sec. 23 - 5T - 98" - snow, wind and rain. Kay got milk today. Very windy at bed time. Read the Redskin Sentinel (Chemawa paper).
1937 - Dan's birthday 23 - Gave a box of 30-30. They visited us in the evening. Warm Weather. (Probably Dan Macy -m)
1938 - Paid part of our bill yesterday. Also $5.50 for radio. Lots of snow. Cleared snow from the dining hall roof.
2/7
1934 - After dinner came up to Hehe with Ralph. Saw Sweets on the road hauling saw dust. Saw her again this evening.
1935 - Some one is telling lies to Katheryn about me. I guess this will be the end, as she laughed at my question.
1936 - 3T - 102" Very cold today. Snow all day. Went up to our work on the Shitike Road. Awful rough.
1937 - Fixed one of our windows. Arnold McKay is here. Nice weather.
1938 - Played cards at Bart's this evening.
2/8
1934 - I have Camp Manager & maid job. If it wasn't for Sweets this would be a heck of a place. Rain.
1935 - Harry Kallendar & I walked out on the works this P.M. Due to my rottin "rep" I have lost the best girl in the world.
1936 - P.M. Hauled warm stove wood with Wes & Stan from the river. Killed two quail. Rusty gave me a hair cut.
1937 - Nice warm weather. Visited Dan's in the P.M. Still have the 2 boilers.
1938 - Did a little bead work on a purse.
2/9
1934 - Bryce left. Went for a stroll with Sweets P.M. Not a bad day all in all.
1935 - Was over at K's nearly all nite. We left Old Mill at 4 A.M. K is on leave. We slept at K's house all day. She answered "Yes" and am I lucky.
1936 - Went up to Sec. 23 for wood with Wes. Awful cold. Went to Dan's place with him. Wallace & F were down to see Baby today.
1937 - Got a nite latch for our door and installed it. Paid Mike all up. Warm again.
1938 - Patched the telephone line near camp have to cut out a tree tomorrow. 15 inches of snow in the evening. Snow shoes.
2/10
1934 - A month has passed since Sweets promised. We had a dance. Got the blues and shed a few tears. Sweets ate supper with me.
1935 - Stayed with Birdlegs last nite. Made some biscuits at K's house. I sure like her family & am very much in love with K.
1936 - Didn't work today as Annie went to Dry Hollow. Cut my log. Dr. Johnstone was here. Mixed hot cake dough for breakfast.
1937 - Warm again. Arnold is working on the dairy. Cut a little wood & slept. Pictorial came.
1938 - Cut out the tree over the wire. Shoveled snow from the mill roof. 20 inches.
2/11
1934 - Cold. Took a shower and did some bull cooking. Sweets & I were together most of the day.
1935 - Snowed a little today. Cut some wood. Wrote to my darling Katheryn. I sure miss her & wish Friday would come soon.
1936 - 5T-104" Sleet fell all afternoon. Rover cut his foot. The Baby is fine. Sleet at bed time.
1937 - My last nite to work and I have 14-1/2 days in. Warm weather.
1938 - Still not able to get the Agency over the phone.
2/12
1934 - Saw G. Meachem. Going to Agency tonite. Wonderful weather and a wonderful sweetheart.
1935 - About 1-1/2 inches of snow today. I guess I'm going to lose my job. I can't think of anything but Katheryn.
1936 - 3T-70" A pretty nice day. Dr. J removed Kay's stitches. Wrote home. PWA closed again yesterday.
1937 - Took a bath. Helped Arnold and got some milk. Still warm weather.
1938 - Bart went for the Agency on skis but got as far as Boulder. He fixed the line. (I think this is Bart Clements, Rudy's father -m)
2/13
1934 - Saw Mark last nite. Pretty sleepy today. Maybe from counting sheep.
1935 - Listened to Amos & Andy & Bruno Hauptman trial over Wallace's radio. More snow today. Helped John P. Sure miss Katheryn.
1936 - 5T-92" Snowed most of the day. Kay got up today. Just Chas & I worked today. The Baby is fine.
1937 - Got a cord of wood. A little snow fell. Helped Arnold milk. PWA closed a few days ago.
1938 - Just laid around. It didn't snow much today.
2/14
1934 - Stanton came up. Still having good weather. We had a dance & basket social.
1935 - I wish my valentine Kay was here. Listened to Paris Inn. Am going to the Agency tomorrow to see Kay.
1936 - 5T-90" Finished our sec. Was awful cold today. Took a bath at supper time.
1937 - They have laid off quite a few men on I.E.C.W. Amiel & I hunted and ate supper at Walt White's.
1938 - Took a bath. Bart called from the Agency. He just got there today. Snow is too deep for the Ford.
2/15
1934 - Sleepy. Was with Sweets and Murphy most of the day. Cloudy.
1935 - Rode down with John P. Got up at 3 A.M. Kay & I went to the show "Geo. White's ___ & Vaudeville. Staying with Birdlegs.
1936 - Peter Springs closed up. Cold again today. Changed our bed around. Kay finished her beaded belt.
1937 - Just laid around today Arnold visited us in the evening. Warm weather yet.
1938 - Walked over to B. Jackson's on snow shoes to buy some sugar. But they were out so Charlie & I rode to Agency on horse back.
2/16
1934 - Wished April would hurry and come. Took Sweets to show "Looking Forward." Cold coming back. Something wrong with Sweets.
1935 - Kay, John Dill, Mildred & I went riding out to Sleepy Hollow. Drove the Viking back. Went to dance tonite with my lover, Kay.
1936 - Hi Hatfield at dinner with us. Pretty cold today, Got a sore eye this evening.
1937 - Was warm today. Visited Massey's in the P.M. Awful windy at nite.
1938 - Stayed at Dan's last nite. Kinda sore. Came back in 6 hours to Bob's. Rode Spokane to Camp HeHe.
2/17
1934 - Lost my girl. I knew it was too good to be true. We had a dance. Frank Roy went wild with a hammer and knife.
1935 - It is good to have Kay back. Cloudy today. Lost at dice. This evening listened to Les Hite & Cab Callaway.
1936 - 6 degrees above zero this morning. Sec. 15 today 5T 62" awful cold with snow today. Kay got her coat. My eye is better this evening.
1937 - Wind blew awful hard - snow & rain. Arnold, Fat, Kay & I saw "Captain Blood."
1938 - All bunged up. Just laid around & read my papers. Kinda cool & cloudy.
2/18
1934 - Bud & Geo. got stuck. I drove the 10 cat back. Ben Bellamy & I walked up to Schoolie & back in the P.M. No more Sweets. Tired.
1935 - Kay & I are going to get married in April. I have Camp Manager's job when Badger opens.
1936 - 2T -44 " Snowed all afternoon. We had a flat tire on the way down. Pretty cold today,
1937 - Cut a little wood today. Arnold was visiting. Nice weather.
1938 - Snow falling. Ran the car to charge the battery. Shoveled a little snow from the road.
2/19
1934 - Have a pair of sore dogs. I'm staying with Bill Moore. My bad case with Sweets haws just about got me down.
1935 - Feeling kinda blue today. Got my dice. Listened to Paris Inn. Ed is down at the Agency. This month is going fast.
1936 - 2T-42" More snow today. Another flat. Kay & I saw the show "I'll fix It." Jack Holt, Annie took care of Baby. Pictorial rew.
1937 - Shot a few baskets this afternoon. Had halibut.
1938 - I walked over to B. Jackson's on snow shoes & back. Snow was pretty wet. Kay & I are staying at HeHe Mill CC Camp.
2/20
1934 - H. Stanton is here. He wouldn't transfer me away from here. Guess I'll just have to tuff it out till Dowd comes ack.
1935 - Ed returned this evening. Kay was up to see me this morning. I returned the compliment this evening. I am quitting the cigarettes.
1936 - 2T 58" Snow this morning. Raining at bed time. We have kept a fire all nite since the baby was born.
1937 - Helped Arnold at the barn. Still having good weather. Listened to radio at Dan's in evening.
1938 - Just laid around. Worked on one of the designs. A little rain fell today. Mrs. McCorkle gave us some spuds.
2/21
1934 - Bob Simmons came. Morris has a sore throat. Louie returned and I gave him a rub down.
1935 - Kay and I are not getting along so well. Did some trading with Dutch. Lots of snow today.
1936 - 4T -50" Silver thaw. Got soaking wet in the rain. Awful slippry. Rover is at Dry Hollow. Warmer today.
1937 - Cut some of my wood. Nice weather. Amiel drove us up by Geo. Tommy for rabbit. None.
1938 - Cleared a little snow from the road today. Still have Rover.
1934 - Mose took a letter up to Sweets at Hehe for me. It was a wonderful day. Rode around in a gravel truck P.M.
1935 - The men start a new month. 92 is the camp total. 3 trucks stuck out by Boulder. Took Kay home after the dance tonite.
1936 - Cut wood today. It snowed a little today. K cooked my meal but in the evening wasn't feeling well.
1937 - Had to work last nite about 6 inches of snow fell. Got a new pr. of rubbers (boots - m). Cloudy & cold.
1938 -
2/2
1934 - Sweets came to hospital after dinner & I spent the P.M. with her. She is lovelier than ever. We saw the show & then she left.
1935 - The men all went in after their checks. K and I and the flunkies went after dinner. Returned at 12 P.m I have some rivals and I will probably lose Katherine.
1936 - Got Dr. Johnston at about 5 A.M. Snowing. Kay suffered nearly all day. The nurse is with her.
1937 - Kay and Fat are better. Slept most of the day. Johnny & Buster visited us.
1938 -
2/3
1934 - Mark went to Bend. My check this month was $43.91.
1935 - Slept till 12 Noon today. I guess K hasn't decided yet. Got a letter from the Turney's. John P & I played cards at Wallace's.
1936 - A baby boy born 3 minutes after 12 o'clock mid-nite. 9-1/2 lbs. I didn't work for IECW today. Cut wood. Terry Jr.
1937 - Warm but lots of snow on the ground yet. Fat is 1 year old now.
1938 - Fats is 2 years old.
2/4
1934 - Chas. & I had a little scuffle. Mark returned a little the worse.
1935 - Cloudy today. Got the blues on Monday. Katheryn was up & I went over to the cabin with her. This is getting me.
1936 - Drawed maps today. More snow fell but it didn't stay on the ground. Kay has lots of visitors. She send her order for a coat.
1937 - Water is running all over from the snow melting.
1938 - Gloria Jean is fatter than ever.
2/5
1934 - Cloudy weather. Hehe trucks came down and I got a letter from Sweets.
1935 - Was over having a chat with Katheryn every chance I got today. She is a wonderful girl.
1936 - Bunky Pat is in my crew. We got 4T-80". Was a fair day. Saw dr. for a feeding prescription for baby.
1937 - Warm today. Took a bath. Priscilla was here in the afternoon. Have 9 days in over time.
1938 - We all went to the Agency in the Ford. It rained all the way back. Brought up the phonograph.
2/6
1934 - Rode out towards Peter's Pasture with Gordie. Weigh 122.
1935 - This evening went to the farewell dance for the Rash's. Katheryn gave me a scare. Took her home after the dance.
1936 - Sec. 23 - 5T - 98" - snow, wind and rain. Kay got milk today. Very windy at bed time. Read the Redskin Sentinel (Chemawa paper).
1937 - Dan's birthday 23 - Gave a box of 30-30. They visited us in the evening. Warm Weather. (Probably Dan Macy -m)
1938 - Paid part of our bill yesterday. Also $5.50 for radio. Lots of snow. Cleared snow from the dining hall roof.
2/7
1934 - After dinner came up to Hehe with Ralph. Saw Sweets on the road hauling saw dust. Saw her again this evening.
1935 - Some one is telling lies to Katheryn about me. I guess this will be the end, as she laughed at my question.
1936 - 3T - 102" Very cold today. Snow all day. Went up to our work on the Shitike Road. Awful rough.
1937 - Fixed one of our windows. Arnold McKay is here. Nice weather.
1938 - Played cards at Bart's this evening.
2/8
1934 - I have Camp Manager & maid job. If it wasn't for Sweets this would be a heck of a place. Rain.
1935 - Harry Kallendar & I walked out on the works this P.M. Due to my rottin "rep" I have lost the best girl in the world.
1936 - P.M. Hauled warm stove wood with Wes & Stan from the river. Killed two quail. Rusty gave me a hair cut.
1937 - Nice warm weather. Visited Dan's in the P.M. Still have the 2 boilers.
1938 - Did a little bead work on a purse.
2/9
1934 - Bryce left. Went for a stroll with Sweets P.M. Not a bad day all in all.
1935 - Was over at K's nearly all nite. We left Old Mill at 4 A.M. K is on leave. We slept at K's house all day. She answered "Yes" and am I lucky.
1936 - Went up to Sec. 23 for wood with Wes. Awful cold. Went to Dan's place with him. Wallace & F were down to see Baby today.
1937 - Got a nite latch for our door and installed it. Paid Mike all up. Warm again.
1938 - Patched the telephone line near camp have to cut out a tree tomorrow. 15 inches of snow in the evening. Snow shoes.
2/10
1934 - A month has passed since Sweets promised. We had a dance. Got the blues and shed a few tears. Sweets ate supper with me.
1935 - Stayed with Birdlegs last nite. Made some biscuits at K's house. I sure like her family & am very much in love with K.
1936 - Didn't work today as Annie went to Dry Hollow. Cut my log. Dr. Johnstone was here. Mixed hot cake dough for breakfast.
1937 - Warm again. Arnold is working on the dairy. Cut a little wood & slept. Pictorial came.
1938 - Cut out the tree over the wire. Shoveled snow from the mill roof. 20 inches.
2/11
1934 - Cold. Took a shower and did some bull cooking. Sweets & I were together most of the day.
1935 - Snowed a little today. Cut some wood. Wrote to my darling Katheryn. I sure miss her & wish Friday would come soon.
1936 - 5T-104" Sleet fell all afternoon. Rover cut his foot. The Baby is fine. Sleet at bed time.
1937 - My last nite to work and I have 14-1/2 days in. Warm weather.
1938 - Still not able to get the Agency over the phone.
2/12
1934 - Saw G. Meachem. Going to Agency tonite. Wonderful weather and a wonderful sweetheart.
1935 - About 1-1/2 inches of snow today. I guess I'm going to lose my job. I can't think of anything but Katheryn.
1936 - 3T-70" A pretty nice day. Dr. J removed Kay's stitches. Wrote home. PWA closed again yesterday.
1937 - Took a bath. Helped Arnold and got some milk. Still warm weather.
1938 - Bart went for the Agency on skis but got as far as Boulder. He fixed the line. (I think this is Bart Clements, Rudy's father -m)
2/13
1934 - Saw Mark last nite. Pretty sleepy today. Maybe from counting sheep.
1935 - Listened to Amos & Andy & Bruno Hauptman trial over Wallace's radio. More snow today. Helped John P. Sure miss Katheryn.
1936 - 5T-92" Snowed most of the day. Kay got up today. Just Chas & I worked today. The Baby is fine.
1937 - Got a cord of wood. A little snow fell. Helped Arnold milk. PWA closed a few days ago.
1938 - Just laid around. It didn't snow much today.
2/14
1934 - Stanton came up. Still having good weather. We had a dance & basket social.
1935 - I wish my valentine Kay was here. Listened to Paris Inn. Am going to the Agency tomorrow to see Kay.
1936 - 5T-90" Finished our sec. Was awful cold today. Took a bath at supper time.
1937 - They have laid off quite a few men on I.E.C.W. Amiel & I hunted and ate supper at Walt White's.
1938 - Took a bath. Bart called from the Agency. He just got there today. Snow is too deep for the Ford.
2/15
1934 - Sleepy. Was with Sweets and Murphy most of the day. Cloudy.
1935 - Rode down with John P. Got up at 3 A.M. Kay & I went to the show "Geo. White's ___ & Vaudeville. Staying with Birdlegs.
1936 - Peter Springs closed up. Cold again today. Changed our bed around. Kay finished her beaded belt.
1937 - Just laid around today Arnold visited us in the evening. Warm weather yet.
1938 - Walked over to B. Jackson's on snow shoes to buy some sugar. But they were out so Charlie & I rode to Agency on horse back.
2/16
1934 - Wished April would hurry and come. Took Sweets to show "Looking Forward." Cold coming back. Something wrong with Sweets.
1935 - Kay, John Dill, Mildred & I went riding out to Sleepy Hollow. Drove the Viking back. Went to dance tonite with my lover, Kay.
1936 - Hi Hatfield at dinner with us. Pretty cold today, Got a sore eye this evening.
1937 - Was warm today. Visited Massey's in the P.M. Awful windy at nite.
1938 - Stayed at Dan's last nite. Kinda sore. Came back in 6 hours to Bob's. Rode Spokane to Camp HeHe.
2/17
1934 - Lost my girl. I knew it was too good to be true. We had a dance. Frank Roy went wild with a hammer and knife.
1935 - It is good to have Kay back. Cloudy today. Lost at dice. This evening listened to Les Hite & Cab Callaway.
1936 - 6 degrees above zero this morning. Sec. 15 today 5T 62" awful cold with snow today. Kay got her coat. My eye is better this evening.
1937 - Wind blew awful hard - snow & rain. Arnold, Fat, Kay & I saw "Captain Blood."
1938 - All bunged up. Just laid around & read my papers. Kinda cool & cloudy.
2/18
1934 - Bud & Geo. got stuck. I drove the 10 cat back. Ben Bellamy & I walked up to Schoolie & back in the P.M. No more Sweets. Tired.
1935 - Kay & I are going to get married in April. I have Camp Manager's job when Badger opens.
1936 - 2T -44 " Snowed all afternoon. We had a flat tire on the way down. Pretty cold today,
1937 - Cut a little wood today. Arnold was visiting. Nice weather.
1938 - Snow falling. Ran the car to charge the battery. Shoveled a little snow from the road.
2/19
1934 - Have a pair of sore dogs. I'm staying with Bill Moore. My bad case with Sweets haws just about got me down.
1935 - Feeling kinda blue today. Got my dice. Listened to Paris Inn. Ed is down at the Agency. This month is going fast.
1936 - 2T-42" More snow today. Another flat. Kay & I saw the show "I'll fix It." Jack Holt, Annie took care of Baby. Pictorial rew.
1937 - Shot a few baskets this afternoon. Had halibut.
1938 - I walked over to B. Jackson's on snow shoes & back. Snow was pretty wet. Kay & I are staying at HeHe Mill CC Camp.
2/20
1934 - H. Stanton is here. He wouldn't transfer me away from here. Guess I'll just have to tuff it out till Dowd comes ack.
1935 - Ed returned this evening. Kay was up to see me this morning. I returned the compliment this evening. I am quitting the cigarettes.
1936 - 2T 58" Snow this morning. Raining at bed time. We have kept a fire all nite since the baby was born.
1937 - Helped Arnold at the barn. Still having good weather. Listened to radio at Dan's in evening.
1938 - Just laid around. Worked on one of the designs. A little rain fell today. Mrs. McCorkle gave us some spuds.
2/21
1934 - Bob Simmons came. Morris has a sore throat. Louie returned and I gave him a rub down.
1935 - Kay and I are not getting along so well. Did some trading with Dutch. Lots of snow today.
1936 - 4T -50" Silver thaw. Got soaking wet in the rain. Awful slippry. Rover is at Dry Hollow. Warmer today.
1937 - Cut some of my wood. Nice weather. Amiel drove us up by Geo. Tommy for rabbit. None.
1938 - Cleared a little snow from the road today. Still have Rover.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Dad's Diary 1/16 - 1/31
The Shaw Hog Blog is for our HOG trips, but being that it's winter right now (01/28/2010), I am perusing my father's diaries. I'm trying to bring them up to the current day so we can compare temperatures, etc.
1/16
1934 - Rain. I heard that Sweets had a long walk back to HeHe. Mark & I istened to Cotton Club & Mills Brothers.
1935 - Fixed the spring in Kate's phonograph and had springs in my eyes, ears and everywhere.
1936 - I had the map today. Now 94 inches. Snow today. Still ride to and from work in an open truck.
1937 - Got another cord of wood. Dan put in my pane of glass. We visited Massey's till midnite.
1938 - Went out to Jackson's. No quail.
1/17
1934 - Doc is gone to Simnasho. Took it easy A.M. and P.M. I rode around with Jumbo - 11:00 P.M.
1935 - Lots of snow. Listened to Ed's radio this evening. There is nearly 2 ft. of snow.
1936 - 62 inches oday. Joe Louis knocked out Chas. Ratztaff. cool and Snow up on the section. Dr. Johnstone saw Kay.
1937 - Cut my wood. Stuffed paper in some of the cracks.
1938 -
1/18
1934 - Got 3 letters from Sweets. I weigh 118#. Doc is still out in the wilderness.
1935 - Was over to Kate's shack about 2-1/2 ft of snow. It is pretty cold. Got some magazines from Mrs. Chester. (NOTE: When we spent summers on the lookout in the 1950's, Dad would bring magazines donated by others, especially the forestry families. It was often Time and Life mags and we were 'tested' on the news the next time he came. m)
1936 - Snowed here at Agency nearly all day. I cut wood. Fred Matchman is here again.
1937 - Gave Stanley a bawling out this morning. this evening while we were fighting he pulled a gun and shot at me twice. (Stanley was mom's brother.)
1938 -
1/19
1934 - Rode around with Dave this P.M Doc returned. it is rumored that I am going to HeHe. I hope so, I'll be with Sweets.
1935 - Tramped around on the Major's snow shoes. We are having a dance here at Old Mill tonite. Took care of Gene & Dick. (NOTE: My brother Pete had 2 pr of Dad's old snowshoes - they are now in the capable hands of my children, Shilo and Bodie. m)
1936 - Cut wood. Kay & I put some paper on the inside of our tent. Snow is still on the ground.
1937 - Stanley in jail. We got our new kerosene lamp. Put up the shades. Have a slight sore throat. Beadwork.
1938 -
(NOTE: The Smith family had a little neighborhood just below (south) of what is now Macy's store. The folks' tent/little house was located just west of the neighborhood, uphill about 1/4 mile from them. - m)
1/20
1934 - Hemoglobin 90. Got my phonograph and will send it to Sweets. Got through at 10:30 and ate a little at the kitchen.
1935 - Awful cold.
1936 - We got 42 inches today. A green tree on the rim the other side of Seekseequa Creek. Sun shined all day.
1937 - Awful cold last nite -12. Amiel & Tin visited us this evening. His birthday. (NOTE: Tin is Amiel's wife Lizzie - Tin Lizzie - got it? m)
1938 -
1/21
1934 - At 4 this morning they brought in a soak who had been in a smash-up. Got thru at 10:45 tonite.
1935 - It is thawing now, the snow. Read a little today. Clark failed to return from the Agency this evening.
1936 - 86 inches today. Charlie T. and I fell them today - 5 trees. Sun shine all day. Came back on Ryan's truck.
1937 - Kay made a purse for Fat. We visited Dan & Priscilla. We got a blanket at Massey's. (Massey's is the store. -m)
1938 -
1/22
1934 - Rode up to Mutton Mountain with Lowell Ramsey. Which I could have gone to HeHe and seen my Sweets.
1935 - Still Chinooking. This evening went over to Wallace's & Listened to the Cricket family, Pit & Pat, and Paris Inn Cafe - Pete Pontelle.
1936 - 74 inches today. We should finish our Sec. tomorrow. Still having keen weather.
1937 - Warmed up but cloudy & snow on the ground. Finished the rose belt and watch fob. Fat weighs 21-3/4 pounds
1938 -
1/23
1934 - Worked A.M. Sent my phonograph to Sweets by Jim Greeley. Rode out to the bunker and back with Dave. Treated V.D. patients till 9:45. (NOTE: He was a dr. asst. for a while. Also drove ambulance later in my lifetime - m)
1935 - We are stilll having warm weather. Read about Scattergood today. Katheryn sure is a swell girl.
1936 - 92 inches today. We are in Sec. 14. Sure a tuff one. Took a bath this evening and visited Matelman.
1937 - Just laid around some more. Went down to Amiel's and stayed till 12 PM.
1938 -
1/24
1934 - Doc returned this evening. Got a Medicine Man for Sweets. They have our little pup tent just about finished.
1935 - Lizie called today. Listened to the Paris Inn Cafe program at Ed's this evening. Will have to start on my time slips soon.
1936 - We got 66 inches today. Fair weather. Did some beadwork this evening.
1937 - A lot of snow fell last nite. Went down to Amiel's. Killed 4 quail and ate supper there. (NOTE: The folks lived upriverabout a mile from Amiel - m)
1938 -
1/25
1934 - Got a note from Sweets. We gave all men in camp an inspection.
1935 - Still thawing or rather nearly all the snow has melted. Waited up till 11 PM for Clark with the supplies from the Agency.
1936 - Cut wood. All the single men in the Agency camp moved to Peter's Springs. Beadwork. Lent Urban my .22. (NOTE: Urban Brunoe lived downriver, between the folks and Amiel- m)
1937 - Amiel is taking care of our chickens. It warmed up today. Big floods in the east.
1938 -
1/26
1934 - We moved into our pup tent. Listening to Les Hite at the Cotton Club and wishing I were with Sweets.
1935 - Worked on the time slips most of the day. Took care of Dick & Geene while Florence was at the dance. Listened to Paris Inn Cafe.
1936 - Cut some wood. Ed Simmons, Sundown, Wallace & I went up hunting around Dry Hollow. It is snowing at bed time.
1937 - Lots of snow. Court. Stanley got suspended sentence and $80.00 fine. Ate supper at Dan's.
1938 -
1/27
1934 - Sweets came down after dinner. Rode up to the rim with her.
1935 - Pretty sleepy today. Will finish the time slips tonite. John P gave me a hair cut yeserday. The weather is getting warmer.
1936 - Just two men crews now. Chas. Towar & I we got 4 trees - 52 inches today. About 2" snow. Simmons, Stan & I went to Dry Hollow.
1937 - More snow. Got paid $35.20. Dan and Priscilla visited us. Cab has a terrific cold.
1938 -
1/28
1934 - Took a tuberculosis test this evening. Mr. Stanton brought me a letter from Sweets.
1935 - Finished the time slips & Ed took them in. Dick told me I showed interest myself in a stenotyping course. Katsy. (NOTE: My mom's nickname - m)
1936 - 27-38" awful cold today. Wrote to Pictorial and Robair. Cold this evenintg. Bead work. Annie is with us.
1937 - My time off is up and I have to work tonite. Just have fires in the boilers.
1938 -
1/29
1934 - Jack was here. Got a terrific sore arm, reaction. Dr. & Mark went to Simnasho in P.M.
1935 - It is foggy today. Went over to Katzy's shack after supper & listened to the phonograph. I have a sore jaw for some reason.
1936 - Chas & I got 27-60" Walked across Seekseeque Creek on the ice. Pretty cold today.
1937 - Snowed most of the nite. Bob Pastor stayed 10 rounds with Joe Louis but Joe got the decision. Got $11.04 saving from C.I.S.
1938 -
1/30
1934 - Jack went back to HeHe. Chuck tried to can Mark & I. Gave a guy a typhoid shot.
1935 - Nice sunshine. John & I played cards with Flo & Virginia this evening & listened to Paris Inn Program.
1936 - 1 T - 12" We finished our Sec. today. Still cold. Packed our tools up the hill. Kay was sick this morning.
1937 - Slept most of the day. Have in 2 extra days. Worked on a belt last nite. Fat has a cold.
1938 -
1/31
1934 - One month gone. Haven't heard from Sweets for a long time.
1935 - We are having good weather. Katheryn washed my belt today. I think I would have her do my washing always. I will have to start saving money and also start training for the P.N.A.
1936 - Sec. 35 - 27, 66". Was warm this morning but cloudy in P.M. Weighed 124 lbs. One month gone already this year. We should have a baby soon.
1937 - Walt W - Amiel & I went rabbit hunting. Broke down 6 miles east of Madras. Rode back in a runabout. Walt went through his transmission and we spent a horrible day. Amiel got a rabit.
1938 -
1/16
1934 - Rain. I heard that Sweets had a long walk back to HeHe. Mark & I istened to Cotton Club & Mills Brothers.
1935 - Fixed the spring in Kate's phonograph and had springs in my eyes, ears and everywhere.
1936 - I had the map today. Now 94 inches. Snow today. Still ride to and from work in an open truck.
1937 - Got another cord of wood. Dan put in my pane of glass. We visited Massey's till midnite.
1938 - Went out to Jackson's. No quail.
1/17
1934 - Doc is gone to Simnasho. Took it easy A.M. and P.M. I rode around with Jumbo - 11:00 P.M.
1935 - Lots of snow. Listened to Ed's radio this evening. There is nearly 2 ft. of snow.
1936 - 62 inches oday. Joe Louis knocked out Chas. Ratztaff. cool and Snow up on the section. Dr. Johnstone saw Kay.
1937 - Cut my wood. Stuffed paper in some of the cracks.
1938 -
1/18
1934 - Got 3 letters from Sweets. I weigh 118#. Doc is still out in the wilderness.
1935 - Was over to Kate's shack about 2-1/2 ft of snow. It is pretty cold. Got some magazines from Mrs. Chester. (NOTE: When we spent summers on the lookout in the 1950's, Dad would bring magazines donated by others, especially the forestry families. It was often Time and Life mags and we were 'tested' on the news the next time he came. m)
1936 - Snowed here at Agency nearly all day. I cut wood. Fred Matchman is here again.
1937 - Gave Stanley a bawling out this morning. this evening while we were fighting he pulled a gun and shot at me twice. (Stanley was mom's brother.)
1938 -
1/19
1934 - Rode around with Dave this P.M Doc returned. it is rumored that I am going to HeHe. I hope so, I'll be with Sweets.
1935 - Tramped around on the Major's snow shoes. We are having a dance here at Old Mill tonite. Took care of Gene & Dick. (NOTE: My brother Pete had 2 pr of Dad's old snowshoes - they are now in the capable hands of my children, Shilo and Bodie. m)
1936 - Cut wood. Kay & I put some paper on the inside of our tent. Snow is still on the ground.
1937 - Stanley in jail. We got our new kerosene lamp. Put up the shades. Have a slight sore throat. Beadwork.
1938 -
(NOTE: The Smith family had a little neighborhood just below (south) of what is now Macy's store. The folks' tent/little house was located just west of the neighborhood, uphill about 1/4 mile from them. - m)
1/20
1934 - Hemoglobin 90. Got my phonograph and will send it to Sweets. Got through at 10:30 and ate a little at the kitchen.
1935 - Awful cold.
1936 - We got 42 inches today. A green tree on the rim the other side of Seekseequa Creek. Sun shined all day.
1937 - Awful cold last nite -12. Amiel & Tin visited us this evening. His birthday. (NOTE: Tin is Amiel's wife Lizzie - Tin Lizzie - got it? m)
1938 -
1/21
1934 - At 4 this morning they brought in a soak who had been in a smash-up. Got thru at 10:45 tonite.
1935 - It is thawing now, the snow. Read a little today. Clark failed to return from the Agency this evening.
1936 - 86 inches today. Charlie T. and I fell them today - 5 trees. Sun shine all day. Came back on Ryan's truck.
1937 - Kay made a purse for Fat. We visited Dan & Priscilla. We got a blanket at Massey's. (Massey's is the store. -m)
1938 -
1/22
1934 - Rode up to Mutton Mountain with Lowell Ramsey. Which I could have gone to HeHe and seen my Sweets.
1935 - Still Chinooking. This evening went over to Wallace's & Listened to the Cricket family, Pit & Pat, and Paris Inn Cafe - Pete Pontelle.
1936 - 74 inches today. We should finish our Sec. tomorrow. Still having keen weather.
1937 - Warmed up but cloudy & snow on the ground. Finished the rose belt and watch fob. Fat weighs 21-3/4 pounds
1938 -
1/23
1934 - Worked A.M. Sent my phonograph to Sweets by Jim Greeley. Rode out to the bunker and back with Dave. Treated V.D. patients till 9:45. (NOTE: He was a dr. asst. for a while. Also drove ambulance later in my lifetime - m)
1935 - We are stilll having warm weather. Read about Scattergood today. Katheryn sure is a swell girl.
1936 - 92 inches today. We are in Sec. 14. Sure a tuff one. Took a bath this evening and visited Matelman.
1937 - Just laid around some more. Went down to Amiel's and stayed till 12 PM.
1938 -
1/24
1934 - Doc returned this evening. Got a Medicine Man for Sweets. They have our little pup tent just about finished.
1935 - Lizie called today. Listened to the Paris Inn Cafe program at Ed's this evening. Will have to start on my time slips soon.
1936 - We got 66 inches today. Fair weather. Did some beadwork this evening.
1937 - A lot of snow fell last nite. Went down to Amiel's. Killed 4 quail and ate supper there. (NOTE: The folks lived upriver
1938 -
1/25
1934 - Got a note from Sweets. We gave all men in camp an inspection.
1935 - Still thawing or rather nearly all the snow has melted. Waited up till 11 PM for Clark with the supplies from the Agency.
1936 - Cut wood. All the single men in the Agency camp moved to Peter's Springs. Beadwork. Lent Urban my .22. (NOTE: Urban Brunoe lived downriver, between the folks and Amiel- m)
1937 - Amiel is taking care of our chickens. It warmed up today. Big floods in the east.
1938 -
1/26
1934 - We moved into our pup tent. Listening to Les Hite at the Cotton Club and wishing I were with Sweets.
1935 - Worked on the time slips most of the day. Took care of Dick & Geene while Florence was at the dance. Listened to Paris Inn Cafe.
1936 - Cut some wood. Ed Simmons, Sundown, Wallace & I went up hunting around Dry Hollow. It is snowing at bed time.
1937 - Lots of snow. Court. Stanley got suspended sentence and $80.00 fine. Ate supper at Dan's.
1938 -
1/27
1934 - Sweets came down after dinner. Rode up to the rim with her.
1935 - Pretty sleepy today. Will finish the time slips tonite. John P gave me a hair cut yeserday. The weather is getting warmer.
1936 - Just two men crews now. Chas. Towar & I we got 4 trees - 52 inches today. About 2" snow. Simmons, Stan & I went to Dry Hollow.
1937 - More snow. Got paid $35.20. Dan and Priscilla visited us. Cab has a terrific cold.
1938 -
1/28
1934 - Took a tuberculosis test this evening. Mr. Stanton brought me a letter from Sweets.
1935 - Finished the time slips & Ed took them in. Dick told me I showed interest myself in a stenotyping course. Katsy. (NOTE: My mom's nickname - m)
1936 - 27-38" awful cold today. Wrote to Pictorial and Robair. Cold this evenintg. Bead work. Annie is with us.
1937 - My time off is up and I have to work tonite. Just have fires in the boilers.
1938 -
1/29
1934 - Jack was here. Got a terrific sore arm, reaction. Dr. & Mark went to Simnasho in P.M.
1935 - It is foggy today. Went over to Katzy's shack after supper & listened to the phonograph. I have a sore jaw for some reason.
1936 - Chas & I got 27-60" Walked across Seekseeque Creek on the ice. Pretty cold today.
1937 - Snowed most of the nite. Bob Pastor stayed 10 rounds with Joe Louis but Joe got the decision. Got $11.04 saving from C.I.S.
1938 -
1/30
1934 - Jack went back to HeHe. Chuck tried to can Mark & I. Gave a guy a typhoid shot.
1935 - Nice sunshine. John & I played cards with Flo & Virginia this evening & listened to Paris Inn Program.
1936 - 1 T - 12" We finished our Sec. today. Still cold. Packed our tools up the hill. Kay was sick this morning.
1937 - Slept most of the day. Have in 2 extra days. Worked on a belt last nite. Fat has a cold.
1938 -
1/31
1934 - One month gone. Haven't heard from Sweets for a long time.
1935 - We are having good weather. Katheryn washed my belt today. I think I would have her do my washing always. I will have to start saving money and also start training for the P.N.A.
1936 - Sec. 35 - 27, 66". Was warm this morning but cloudy in P.M. Weighed 124 lbs. One month gone already this year. We should have a baby soon.
1937 - Walt W - Amiel & I went rabbit hunting. Broke down 6 miles east of Madras. Rode back in a runabout. Walt went through his transmission and we spent a horrible day. Amiel got a rabit.
1938 -
Monday, February 8, 2010
Sadie Mae at 6 days
Sadie was looking around a little bit today.
Sadie and Mavis discussing grandmother issues.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Dad's Diary Jan 1 - Jan 15
Jan 1
1934 - Read the 1934 letters. Worked a little in the hospital. No word from Sweets.
1935 - Last nite listened to New Year's programs at Wallace's house. Alabama beat Stanford. Having a dance here tonite. Didn't go. Crap game winner.
1936 - Kay & I had chicken dinner. Listened to Stanford beat S.M.U 0-7. I am taking Wallaces place till Sunday, as camp assistant.
1937 - It cleared up today and at sundown is awful cold. Got a card from the Turney's.
1938 -
Jan 2
1934 - Got my check for $36. Sent $5 to the folks. Helped Chuck get his meal cost for the month - 24 cents.
1935 - We had a nice day. Wrote to E. Robie. Have 90 men in camp. They started building cabins for the men. It's Edna now.
1936 - Got my check for $45.00 for Massey. Bill was $70. Had lots of rain last night. Have another Persian cat.
1937 - It was 6 below zero this morning. It quit snowing. We have quite a large bill at Massey's
1938 -
Jan 3
1934 - Took a test. Heard that Sweets was up at HeHe so wrote to her.
1935 - Dick R. was up today. Have several sick in camp. Stayed up till late waiting for Nan and another flunkie.
1936 - Snow here today. Also lots of rain. Worked as camp manager again today. Raining at bed time.
1937 - Amiel & I went hunting. Got 3 quail. Lizzie & Amiel ate supper with us.
1938 -
Jan 4
1934 - Mark & I helped Doc Starr with examinations today.
1935 - Rain today but still about 6 inches of snow on the ground. Florence caught me at the phone this morning. Nan made candy.
1936 - The creek is up pretty high today. Dr. Freeland was here to see Kay. Rain and wind today.
1937 - It got cold last nite. Was 8 below zero this morning. Got a cord of wood - $6.00 at Massey's.
1938 - The men worked for the last day.
Jan 5
1934 - I wonder why a girl will treat a guy like this. I haven't heard from Sweets yet. Doc went to Portland. Chuck & I ate at mid-nite last nite.
1935 - This evening, Ralph McBen, Royal & I went to the Agency. Watched the dance. It is pretty cold.
1936 - Wallace came back today. Had some more rain. Weigh 120 pounds.
1937 - Still cold. Have my fires in the basement. Just a few men working at the hospital now.
1938 - A few men are here cleaning up camp.
Jan 6
1934 - Sweets came down today. She let me wear her ring. Feel better. Mark & I ordered a radio yesterday and this book.. (If the book he is writing about is the diary I am typing from, it was new 76 years ago! - m)
1935 - Got back to camp at 6:30 A.M. Lost $1.50 at blackjack last nite. It started to snow this evening. Talked to Lizzie over the phone today.
1936 - Vic left for Ft. Lapwai this afternoon. Worked for Wallace till 10 A.M. and was done for the day.
1937 - Went hunting and got a rabbit and quail. Freezing all day. They are pouring the floor now.
1938 -
Jan 7
1934 - Doc returned and gave us a lesson. Shot baskets this P.M.
1935 - H.G.S. got back today. Lizzie called up this evening. It is snowing again. Won a nickle from H.G. with the dice.
1936 - Went to ___ today. Snowed all morning. We got 50 inches. Finished a chain.
1937 - The thermometer was around zero all day. We lost eight chickens. Making a girdle yet.
1938 -
Jan 8
1934 - Watched Doc sew up a lacerated skull on the front of the head.
1935 - Wrote to Edna this evening. It is pretty cold this evening. Fed the cat at midnite & to bed.
1936 - Got 68 inches today. Had a long walk to the truck. Rain in the evening at Agency.
1937 - It was 23 below zero this morning. It was too cold to work so are laying ofrf till Monday. Got 2 quail.
1938 -
Jan 9
1934 - Got a cold shot. Went to Gateway with Gordie. We went up the grade along the Deschutes. It is 1:30 now.
1935 - It is cold today. Started reading The Bishop's Shadow. Wrote a letter to Edna this evening.
1936 - We got 84 inches in a little snow today.
1937 - It is snow at bed time. Got a quail. Read "The Mental Marvel" by Fred MacIsaac. Good.
1938 - Rode out to Bob Jackson's. Got one quail.
Jan 10
1934 - 111# I'm losing weight. May be Sweets fault. Sweets crashed in at noon. We strolled around and she consented to be mine. Lucky? Yes
1935 - Was pretty cold last nite. The trucks brakes froze. Went over and visited Naomi this evening.
1936 - We got 114" Rained all day so I got pretty wet.
1937 - It snowed most of the day. Hunted but got nothing. Diptheria in the school.
1938 -
Jan 11
1934 - Have several men suffering with reaction from the diptheria shots. Got a sore ear from cold shot.
1935 - Having a dance here tonite. A little snow fell today. Kathryne washed my shirts. Am I in love with her?
1936 - Took a bath today. Kay made a cake. Rained a little. Cut wood and brought the cat.
1937 - Cleaned up today. Worked tonite. No quail again. Still cold.
1938 - Took out the last load today.
Jan 12
1934 - I weigh 110 so Sweets had better watch out. Doc is going to take out tonsils tomorow.
1935 - Slept most of the morning. Ralph Mc, Royal & I are going to the dance at Madras tonite.
1936 - Slept late today. Cut wood & fixed the tent a little. Kay's grandmother brought some meat to us.
1937 - Killed a quail today. Lots of smoke. Chas Mateson was found dead. Payday $35.20.
1938 -
Jan 13
1934 - Watched Doc relieve James Porter of his tonsils.
1935 - Naomi & Florence went along. We got back at 5 A.M. Had quite a time. Cedric L. Lost his pants. Lost at dice today. Lots of snow.
1936 - No truck so I drew maps of Sec. 2-3. Man drowned in Warm Springs River.
1937 - I have ten days in so will take some off. Was snowy and icy. Amiel & Liz visited.
1938 -
Jan 14
1934 - Rather dreary day. Slept through breakfast. Weigh 121 pounds. Listened to our radio.
1935 - Snowed a little all day. Listened to Ed Forest's radio this evening. Our water system is froze up.
1936 - We got 42 inches. Snow and rain. Visited Hi Smith and got some books last nite.
1937 - Hunted all over today for one quail. Dan got me a glass for our window. Crossed creek on ice.
1938 -
Jan 15
1934 - Got my 2nd vaccine. Still good weather.
1935 - Snowed some more today. Liz called up. Kay was over visiting this evening. About 1-1/2" of snow on the ground now.
1936 - We are in Sec 15 now. Leave there at 2:30. Rode down in a open truck. Got new gloves. Snow & rain.
1937 - Sent for a draft. kerosene lamp.
1938 -
1934 - Read the 1934 letters. Worked a little in the hospital. No word from Sweets.
1935 - Last nite listened to New Year's programs at Wallace's house. Alabama beat Stanford. Having a dance here tonite. Didn't go. Crap game winner.
1936 - Kay & I had chicken dinner. Listened to Stanford beat S.M.U 0-7. I am taking Wallaces place till Sunday, as camp assistant.
1937 - It cleared up today and at sundown is awful cold. Got a card from the Turney's.
1938 -
Jan 2
1934 - Got my check for $36. Sent $5 to the folks. Helped Chuck get his meal cost for the month - 24 cents.
1935 - We had a nice day. Wrote to E. Robie. Have 90 men in camp. They started building cabins for the men. It's Edna now.
1936 - Got my check for $45.00 for Massey. Bill was $70. Had lots of rain last night. Have another Persian cat.
1937 - It was 6 below zero this morning. It quit snowing. We have quite a large bill at Massey's
1938 -
Jan 3
1934 - Took a test. Heard that Sweets was up at HeHe so wrote to her.
1935 - Dick R. was up today. Have several sick in camp. Stayed up till late waiting for Nan and another flunkie.
1936 - Snow here today. Also lots of rain. Worked as camp manager again today. Raining at bed time.
1937 - Amiel & I went hunting. Got 3 quail. Lizzie & Amiel ate supper with us.
1938 -
Jan 4
1934 - Mark & I helped Doc Starr with examinations today.
1935 - Rain today but still about 6 inches of snow on the ground. Florence caught me at the phone this morning. Nan made candy.
1936 - The creek is up pretty high today. Dr. Freeland was here to see Kay. Rain and wind today.
1937 - It got cold last nite. Was 8 below zero this morning. Got a cord of wood - $6.00 at Massey's.
1938 - The men worked for the last day.
Jan 5
1934 - I wonder why a girl will treat a guy like this. I haven't heard from Sweets yet. Doc went to Portland. Chuck & I ate at mid-nite last nite.
1935 - This evening, Ralph McBen, Royal & I went to the Agency. Watched the dance. It is pretty cold.
1936 - Wallace came back today. Had some more rain. Weigh 120 pounds.
1937 - Still cold. Have my fires in the basement. Just a few men working at the hospital now.
1938 - A few men are here cleaning up camp.
Jan 6
1934 - Sweets came down today. She let me wear her ring. Feel better. Mark & I ordered a radio yesterday and this book.. (If the book he is writing about is the diary I am typing from, it was new 76 years ago! - m)
1935 - Got back to camp at 6:30 A.M. Lost $1.50 at blackjack last nite. It started to snow this evening. Talked to Lizzie over the phone today.
1936 - Vic left for Ft. Lapwai this afternoon. Worked for Wallace till 10 A.M. and was done for the day.
1937 - Went hunting and got a rabbit and quail. Freezing all day. They are pouring the floor now.
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Jan 7
1934 - Doc returned and gave us a lesson. Shot baskets this P.M.
1935 - H.G.S. got back today. Lizzie called up this evening. It is snowing again. Won a nickle from H.G. with the dice.
1936 - Went to ___ today. Snowed all morning. We got 50 inches. Finished a chain.
1937 - The thermometer was around zero all day. We lost eight chickens. Making a girdle yet.
1938 -
Jan 8
1934 - Watched Doc sew up a lacerated skull on the front of the head.
1935 - Wrote to Edna this evening. It is pretty cold this evening. Fed the cat at midnite & to bed.
1936 - Got 68 inches today. Had a long walk to the truck. Rain in the evening at Agency.
1937 - It was 23 below zero this morning. It was too cold to work so are laying ofrf till Monday. Got 2 quail.
1938 -
Jan 9
1934 - Got a cold shot. Went to Gateway with Gordie. We went up the grade along the Deschutes. It is 1:30 now.
1935 - It is cold today. Started reading The Bishop's Shadow. Wrote a letter to Edna this evening.
1936 - We got 84 inches in a little snow today.
1937 - It is snow at bed time. Got a quail. Read "The Mental Marvel" by Fred MacIsaac. Good.
1938 - Rode out to Bob Jackson's. Got one quail.
Jan 10
1934 - 111# I'm losing weight. May be Sweets fault. Sweets crashed in at noon. We strolled around and she consented to be mine. Lucky? Yes
1935 - Was pretty cold last nite. The trucks brakes froze. Went over and visited Naomi this evening.
1936 - We got 114" Rained all day so I got pretty wet.
1937 - It snowed most of the day. Hunted but got nothing. Diptheria in the school.
1938 -
Jan 11
1934 - Have several men suffering with reaction from the diptheria shots. Got a sore ear from cold shot.
1935 - Having a dance here tonite. A little snow fell today. Kathryne washed my shirts. Am I in love with her?
1936 - Took a bath today. Kay made a cake. Rained a little. Cut wood and brought the cat.
1937 - Cleaned up today. Worked tonite. No quail again. Still cold.
1938 - Took out the last load today.
Jan 12
1934 - I weigh 110 so Sweets had better watch out. Doc is going to take out tonsils tomorow.
1935 - Slept most of the morning. Ralph Mc, Royal & I are going to the dance at Madras tonite.
1936 - Slept late today. Cut wood & fixed the tent a little. Kay's grandmother brought some meat to us.
1937 - Killed a quail today. Lots of smoke. Chas Mateson was found dead. Payday $35.20.
1938 -
Jan 13
1934 - Watched Doc relieve James Porter of his tonsils.
1935 - Naomi & Florence went along. We got back at 5 A.M. Had quite a time. Cedric L. Lost his pants. Lost at dice today. Lots of snow.
1936 - No truck so I drew maps of Sec. 2-3. Man drowned in Warm Springs River.
1937 - I have ten days in so will take some off. Was snowy and icy. Amiel & Liz visited.
1938 -
Jan 14
1934 - Rather dreary day. Slept through breakfast. Weigh 121 pounds. Listened to our radio.
1935 - Snowed a little all day. Listened to Ed Forest's radio this evening. Our water system is froze up.
1936 - We got 42 inches. Snow and rain. Visited Hi Smith and got some books last nite.
1937 - Hunted all over today for one quail. Dan got me a glass for our window. Crossed creek on ice.
1938 -
Jan 15
1934 - Got my 2nd vaccine. Still good weather.
1935 - Snowed some more today. Liz called up. Kay was over visiting this evening. About 1-1/2" of snow on the ground now.
1936 - We are in Sec 15 now. Leave there at 2:30. Rode down in a open truck. Got new gloves. Snow & rain.
1937 - Sent for a draft. kerosene lamp.
1938 -
Friday, February 5, 2010
Dad's Diary Dec 26 - Dec 31-+
Dec 26
1934 - Spent last nite in the snow near Gov't Camp. Was awful cold. Got to the Agency at 1 PM Rode back to Old Mill with John. Got a picture from Edna
1935 - Sec. 17 today. 62 " Tuff. More Rain. Sent our presents of beadwork home. Kay is feeling better today.
1936 - It snowed last nite and today. Got pd $35.20 today. Kay got her brown coat.
1937 -
1938 - Doak's were up today. The wind blew over a tree on the telephone line. And an old shack. Still nice weather.
Dec 27
1934 - Lots of snow. Working on time slips. Got some presents from the flunkies, K.S., D.Mc & F. Charley.
1935 - We got 78" today. We are down in a canyon. Was a nice day.
1936 - Cut wood. A little more snow. Finished reading "Thou Shalt Not Love" by Alma Sioux Scarberry.
1937 -
1938 - Rain today. Cut limbs off of the tree. Rather warm weather.
Dec. 28
1934 - Finished the time slips this morning at 2:30 AM. Started to the Agency with J. Petite but got stuck, came back from Agency with O. Queahpama.
1935 -Cut wood in morning. P.M. Wes & Rusty & I went up to headowrks for juniper. I crossed over to Leminnie George's.
1936 - Cloudy and cold all day. Kay is kinda sick. Chopped my wood. Going to work tonite.
1937 -
1938 - Heavy rain last nite and it froze in the morning. Fat got sick last nite & the nurse took him to the hispital.
Dec 29
1934 - Stayed up till 2 AM waiting for lumber trucks last nite. Lots of snow. Listened to Wallace's radio aftr supper.
1935 - Kay feels pretty sick today. Cut wood. We had lots of rain yesterday & last nite. Beadwork.
1936 - Was cold and a little snow fell last nite. Got a letter from home. Work again tonite. Beadwork.
1937 -
1938 - I went down to visit Fat and brought Kay & Sissy home last nite. The low last nite was 35 degrees.
Dec 30
1934 - About a foot of snow. Got up at 1 PM Ducked Florence & Naomi this afternoon.
1935 - We got 70" today. About an inch of snow. It snowed just as we were leaving work for the truck.
1936 - Got a letter Arnold. Lots of snow. Chemawa allumni had party last nite. Kay is kinda sick.
1937 -
1938 - Got up late. Cut some wood & then went over to Jessica's. Put on new fan belt then we went down to visit Fat, Walt & Donna came.
Dec 31
1934 - Wallace, Edgar F & I went for a hike this afternoon. The snow was about knee deep. Listened to radio in evening. Just thinking of what a nice girl Katheryn Smith is. If Mrs. Courtney's boy could get a woman like that he would have something of the best in the world.
1935 - Worked for Wallace half day. Wes & I hauled a load of birch wood. Another year gone. I did get her and now we are expecting a baby,.
1936 - Snowed most of the nite. Alice Switzler is washing for us. Kay feels better.
1937 -
1938 - Got up late. Cut wood, visited Fat in the evening. And then visited Walt & Donna. Sissy is sick.
1934 - Spent last nite in the snow near Gov't Camp. Was awful cold. Got to the Agency at 1 PM Rode back to Old Mill with John. Got a picture from Edna
1935 - Sec. 17 today. 62 " Tuff. More Rain. Sent our presents of beadwork home. Kay is feeling better today.
1936 - It snowed last nite and today. Got pd $35.20 today. Kay got her brown coat.
1937 -
1938 - Doak's were up today. The wind blew over a tree on the telephone line. And an old shack. Still nice weather.
Dec 27
1934 - Lots of snow. Working on time slips. Got some presents from the flunkies, K.S., D.Mc & F. Charley.
1935 - We got 78" today. We are down in a canyon. Was a nice day.
1936 - Cut wood. A little more snow. Finished reading "Thou Shalt Not Love" by Alma Sioux Scarberry.
1937 -
1938 - Rain today. Cut limbs off of the tree. Rather warm weather.
Dec. 28
1934 - Finished the time slips this morning at 2:30 AM. Started to the Agency with J. Petite but got stuck, came back from Agency with O. Queahpama.
1935 -Cut wood in morning. P.M. Wes & Rusty & I went up to headowrks for juniper. I crossed over to Leminnie George's.
1936 - Cloudy and cold all day. Kay is kinda sick. Chopped my wood. Going to work tonite.
1937 -
1938 - Heavy rain last nite and it froze in the morning. Fat got sick last nite & the nurse took him to the hispital.
Dec 29
1934 - Stayed up till 2 AM waiting for lumber trucks last nite. Lots of snow. Listened to Wallace's radio aftr supper.
1935 - Kay feels pretty sick today. Cut wood. We had lots of rain yesterday & last nite. Beadwork.
1936 - Was cold and a little snow fell last nite. Got a letter from home. Work again tonite. Beadwork.
1937 -
1938 - I went down to visit Fat and brought Kay & Sissy home last nite. The low last nite was 35 degrees.
Dec 30
1934 - About a foot of snow. Got up at 1 PM Ducked Florence & Naomi this afternoon.
1935 - We got 70" today. About an inch of snow. It snowed just as we were leaving work for the truck.
1936 - Got a letter Arnold. Lots of snow. Chemawa allumni had party last nite. Kay is kinda sick.
1937 -
1938 - Got up late. Cut some wood & then went over to Jessica's. Put on new fan belt then we went down to visit Fat, Walt & Donna came.
Dec 31
1934 - Wallace, Edgar F & I went for a hike this afternoon. The snow was about knee deep. Listened to radio in evening. Just thinking of what a nice girl Katheryn Smith is. If Mrs. Courtney's boy could get a woman like that he would have something of the best in the world.
1935 - Worked for Wallace half day. Wes & I hauled a load of birch wood. Another year gone. I did get her and now we are expecting a baby,.
1936 - Snowed most of the nite. Alice Switzler is washing for us. Kay feels better.
1937 -
1938 - Got up late. Cut wood, visited Fat in the evening. And then visited Walt & Donna. Sissy is sick.
Dad's Diary - Christmas
December 25
1934 - Went to the program at the Potlatch & got a little too much wine last nite & fell for Bud's girl, Rose Shelton. Left Tulalip at 3:30, came down railroad tracks.
1935 - Kay & I had our Xmas dinner together. The rest of the family went to the church tree in the wagon. Rain & ice.
1936 - Nice and warm. Got a lot of presents. Had Bob, Tillman & Jasper's families. Visited Massey's.
1937 - We ate chicken dinner in the camp. Had a Xmas tree at Earl Miller's.
1938 - We had chicken dinner at Amiel's and Xmas tree. Visited Doaks, Lewis & Macy. Sissy made us come home.
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Doesn't sound anything like Christmas nowadays! No matter what we had or didn't have, our parents always made Christmas special. M
1934 - Went to the program at the Potlatch & got a little too much wine last nite & fell for Bud's girl, Rose Shelton. Left Tulalip at 3:30, came down railroad tracks.
1935 - Kay & I had our Xmas dinner together. The rest of the family went to the church tree in the wagon. Rain & ice.
1936 - Nice and warm. Got a lot of presents. Had Bob, Tillman & Jasper's families. Visited Massey's.
1937 - We ate chicken dinner in the camp. Had a Xmas tree at Earl Miller's.
1938 - We had chicken dinner at Amiel's and Xmas tree. Visited Doaks, Lewis & Macy. Sissy made us come home.
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Doesn't sound anything like Christmas nowadays! No matter what we had or didn't have, our parents always made Christmas special. M
Dad's Diary Dec 16 - Dec 24
Dec 16
1934 - Got up at 1:30 PM. Don't feel so bad after what I went through. Kind of rainy today.
1935 - Dan wasn't out today so I carried the map. Got 96" a nice day.
1936 - Went to Chiloquin with Dowd. Saw Hi, Ham, Vinette & Dewey play. We stayed at Ham's. Snow and cold.
1937 -
1938 - My axle came and Mrs. R.D. McH brought it up. Lou Nona (?) beat T. Farr. Read "Rivers Westward" by D. Bardwell.
Dec 17
1934 - It is not so cold now. Have about 90 men in camp. Listened to Wallace's radio this evening.
1935 - Dan is back. Got 72" Cold. Have to walk down the canyon, quite aways. Lots of fog.
1936 - Went to K. Falls for whiskey. Was snow and ice on the highway. Got back home at 10:30.
1937 - Fat, Kay & I went to Portland with Ed Mc. We left Sissy with Alvina J. Was kinda cool.
1938 - Got my axle in and we all went to the Agency in P.M. Sent car payment, visited Doaks. Traded Buzz radios.
Dec. 18
1934 - Watched Katherine Smith do some beadwork. Dick R. Was up today. Watched the poker players at Nick's for a while. Bad cough.
1935 - We got 86" Kay & I went to the show "Oil for the Lamps of China." Cold & foggy again today.
1936 - Took a bath today. Got 4 quail. Got a hair cut in Bend Wednesday. Is warm here like Spring.
1937 - We shopped all day. Took in a show last nite "52nd Street." And this evening "The Sheik steps Out."
1938 - Charley Tufti was here today. We made a chair. Cold all day. Worked a little on a belt. (Note: I have one of the benches Dad made. It is blue and has a latch where you can open the top to put stuff in. He made a little bench for each of the 5 of us. They were all blue with a little slat in the seat so we could carry them around.-M)
Dec 19
1934 - Went out with John Petite after the bug crew above Boulder. A truck got stuck out there. It has been raining pretty hard. Catherine Smith was visiting me.
1935 - Cold & foggy today. Made 90". Kay is working on some watch fobs. Rover is up at Dry Hollow.
1936 - Cut wood and got Christmas presents. Warm weather. We fixed and decorated our Christmas tree.
1937 - Just laid around. Saw a show "Seventh Heaven" was back at HeHe at 11:00 P.M.
1938 - Went to Agency & Dan fixed the rearend. On the way back the wheel came off 5 miles out of Agency. Walked back and got Charlie to fix it.
Dec. 20
1934 - Rain - Ed. F, Pug Lane & I went to the Agency in the bug wagon. Saw "Here comes the Navy" Had to cat the Bug Wagon up the grade.
1935 - We got 86" today. Kay & I went to the Xmas program at the school. Still cold. Saw Dora McB (Dora McBride Miller - M).
1936 - John Spencer and Buster Thompson visited us today. Shot a few baskets up on the court.
1937 -
1938 - Got home at 1:30 last nite. Awful sore this morning. Amiel was up. A little snow yesterday. Went to Simnasho & mailed letters.
Dec 21
1934 - Got home at 3:00 A.M. last nite. Rode to Agency with Wallace P. to leave for Tulalip with Miller, Cyrus and Ed Brown. Made Portland today.
1935 - Put up our Xmas tree. Kay is sick in bed. Rode to Redmond with Charley Jackson. Helped some drunks.
1936 - My last day of overtime. First day of winter with rain and wind. Cut wood for the club, 5 hrs.
1937 -
1938 - A little more snow today. Still sore from walking. We went over & ate supper at Jessie's this evening.
Dec 22
1934 - Am staying at the Regent in Seattle. It is awful cold & rainy. Ed went to Tulalip. We broke down at Chehalis on the way up. Saw an awful wreck near maupin. (This was before the 'new' highway was made - what a long ride it was - to Simnasho, Maupin & around (?) - M.
1935 - Put paper on our tent. Zelma & Annie are with us for Xmas. Rover got the "fits."
1936 - Awful windy. Got a letter from Palm City from my folks. Have to work tonite. (I may have said this before, but his folks were Rev. & Mrs. L. A. Ellsworth, his adoptive parents. M)
1937 -
1938 - Cut wood & started to tear down the pump house when Walt W. came walking in. Went after Donna over by Simnasho. Took Walt to Agency for a new tube as he had a flat.
Dec 23
1934 - Saw "Imitation of Life" Claudette colbert played in it. Left for Tulalip. Stayed at Effie Brown's tonite.
1935 - We got 86" again today. A nice day.
1936 - Still blowing. The brick layers laid off till after Christmas. Rain this evening.
1937 -
1938 - This morning took Walt out to his car. He had another flat on Beaver Grade so he went to Madras in my car without license. It was only 33 degrees above this morning. Walt & Donna went to Agency.
Dec. 24
1934 - Saw Bud Alexander. Met lots of the old timers, and kids that grew up. Pretty cold & windy. Floyd & Bud Hatch.
1935 - Worked half day. Typed Wallace's timeslips for him. Cut wood & in the evening Kay & I wrapped our presents.
1936 - Saw "Little Lord Fauntleroy." Wrapped packages. Killed two of our chickens. Killed a quail.
1937 -
1938 - In the P.M. we went to Amiel's at Agency for the nite via Simnasho. Visitied Walt's for a while.
1934 - Got up at 1:30 PM. Don't feel so bad after what I went through. Kind of rainy today.
1935 - Dan wasn't out today so I carried the map. Got 96" a nice day.
1936 - Went to Chiloquin with Dowd. Saw Hi, Ham, Vinette & Dewey play. We stayed at Ham's. Snow and cold.
1937 -
1938 - My axle came and Mrs. R.D. McH brought it up. Lou Nona (?) beat T. Farr. Read "Rivers Westward" by D. Bardwell.
Dec 17
1934 - It is not so cold now. Have about 90 men in camp. Listened to Wallace's radio this evening.
1935 - Dan is back. Got 72" Cold. Have to walk down the canyon, quite aways. Lots of fog.
1936 - Went to K. Falls for whiskey. Was snow and ice on the highway. Got back home at 10:30.
1937 - Fat, Kay & I went to Portland with Ed Mc. We left Sissy with Alvina J. Was kinda cool.
1938 - Got my axle in and we all went to the Agency in P.M. Sent car payment, visited Doaks. Traded Buzz radios.
Dec. 18
1934 - Watched Katherine Smith do some beadwork. Dick R. Was up today. Watched the poker players at Nick's for a while. Bad cough.
1935 - We got 86" Kay & I went to the show "Oil for the Lamps of China." Cold & foggy again today.
1936 - Took a bath today. Got 4 quail. Got a hair cut in Bend Wednesday. Is warm here like Spring.
1937 - We shopped all day. Took in a show last nite "52nd Street." And this evening "The Sheik steps Out."
1938 - Charley Tufti was here today. We made a chair. Cold all day. Worked a little on a belt. (Note: I have one of the benches Dad made. It is blue and has a latch where you can open the top to put stuff in. He made a little bench for each of the 5 of us. They were all blue with a little slat in the seat so we could carry them around.-M)
Dec 19
1934 - Went out with John Petite after the bug crew above Boulder. A truck got stuck out there. It has been raining pretty hard. Catherine Smith was visiting me.
1935 - Cold & foggy today. Made 90". Kay is working on some watch fobs. Rover is up at Dry Hollow.
1936 - Cut wood and got Christmas presents. Warm weather. We fixed and decorated our Christmas tree.
1937 - Just laid around. Saw a show "Seventh Heaven" was back at HeHe at 11:00 P.M.
1938 - Went to Agency & Dan fixed the rearend. On the way back the wheel came off 5 miles out of Agency. Walked back and got Charlie to fix it.
Dec. 20
1934 - Rain - Ed. F, Pug Lane & I went to the Agency in the bug wagon. Saw "Here comes the Navy" Had to cat the Bug Wagon up the grade.
1935 - We got 86" today. Kay & I went to the Xmas program at the school. Still cold. Saw Dora McB (Dora McBride Miller - M).
1936 - John Spencer and Buster Thompson visited us today. Shot a few baskets up on the court.
1937 -
1938 - Got home at 1:30 last nite. Awful sore this morning. Amiel was up. A little snow yesterday. Went to Simnasho & mailed letters.
Dec 21
1934 - Got home at 3:00 A.M. last nite. Rode to Agency with Wallace P. to leave for Tulalip with Miller, Cyrus and Ed Brown. Made Portland today.
1935 - Put up our Xmas tree. Kay is sick in bed. Rode to Redmond with Charley Jackson. Helped some drunks.
1936 - My last day of overtime. First day of winter with rain and wind. Cut wood for the club, 5 hrs.
1937 -
1938 - A little more snow today. Still sore from walking. We went over & ate supper at Jessie's this evening.
Dec 22
1934 - Am staying at the Regent in Seattle. It is awful cold & rainy. Ed went to Tulalip. We broke down at Chehalis on the way up. Saw an awful wreck near maupin. (This was before the 'new' highway was made - what a long ride it was - to Simnasho, Maupin & around (?) - M.
1935 - Put paper on our tent. Zelma & Annie are with us for Xmas. Rover got the "fits."
1936 - Awful windy. Got a letter from Palm City from my folks. Have to work tonite. (I may have said this before, but his folks were Rev. & Mrs. L. A. Ellsworth, his adoptive parents. M)
1937 -
1938 - Cut wood & started to tear down the pump house when Walt W. came walking in. Went after Donna over by Simnasho. Took Walt to Agency for a new tube as he had a flat.
Dec 23
1934 - Saw "Imitation of Life" Claudette colbert played in it. Left for Tulalip. Stayed at Effie Brown's tonite.
1935 - We got 86" again today. A nice day.
1936 - Still blowing. The brick layers laid off till after Christmas. Rain this evening.
1937 -
1938 - This morning took Walt out to his car. He had another flat on Beaver Grade so he went to Madras in my car without license. It was only 33 degrees above this morning. Walt & Donna went to Agency.
Dec. 24
1934 - Saw Bud Alexander. Met lots of the old timers, and kids that grew up. Pretty cold & windy. Floyd & Bud Hatch.
1935 - Worked half day. Typed Wallace's timeslips for him. Cut wood & in the evening Kay & I wrapped our presents.
1936 - Saw "Little Lord Fauntleroy." Wrapped packages. Killed two of our chickens. Killed a quail.
1937 -
1938 - In the P.M. we went to Amiel's at Agency for the nite via Simnasho. Visitied Walt's for a while.
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