2010 - The weather was quite nice, temperature in the 50's. Lone Ranger, Tonto and War Pony took a short excursion - 88 miles today. The new sound system is great and it was wonderful to be out and about on the WP again. It's been along time!
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1934 - ('Sweets gave him the brush-off - my words - m)
1935 - P.G. & H.G. S were here today. Quite a few sick so Dr. Johnstone was here. Called up Kay. Felt tuff myself.
1936 - Spring. Drove the Chev again today. Nice day but awful windy at bed time. Gave the cat a bath. (Wow! I didn't know he could do that - wish I'd seen it! - m)
1937 - Froze again last nite. Cab was pretty sick today from his Tp. shot. Have to work this P.M.
1938 - Went over to Old Mill & ate dinner with Herb. Scared a flock of geese out of the pond here at HeHe.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Dad's Diary 3/17-3/19
March 17
1934 - Walked over HeHe Butte and rode with Walt on the F.W.D.(4 wheel drive, I presume - m)
1935 - Slept most of the day. Called up Kay after supper. O.M. lost a ball game to HeHe. It won't be long now till wedding.
1936 - Warehouse again today. Windy. We are almost out of wood. Got some potatoes.
1937 - Kay & Fat went to the show last nite. Took picture of Fat in my boots yesterday. (I think I have this pic somewhere - I'll try to find soon - m)
1938 - Herb W. came over for chicken dinner. We went for a ride out towards Simnasho. Couldn't get back up Beaver Grade. (Beaver Grade is now a paved road but is still a rough one in the winter - m)
March 18
1934 - Muskogee & I walked down stream & over the butte. Was to the fire on the Butte.
1935 - Imagine my surprise when Kay walked in last nite. Her car got stuck and I was up till 3:30 AM helping get it out.
1936 - Warehouse. They are going to build a ECW garage by the warehouse. Was a keen day.
1937 - Fat weighs 22#6oz. We visited Garuns. It ws cold last nite. Have to buy 1/2 cord of wood.
1938 - Got stuck up on Mutton Mtn all nite in snow, rain & wind storm. Came through Agency and got to camp at 2:30 pm.
March 19
1934 - Still good weather. "Yug" returned.
1935 - Ed Forest is sick. About an inch of snow today. Called up Kay again. I am acting Camp Assistant.
1936 - Drove a Chev truck to the trash pile today. A nice day. Started to spade a garden by our house.
1937 - It tried to snow last nite. Cloudy & windy today.
1938 - Just rested up today. More snow fell and lots of rain.
1934 - Walked over HeHe Butte and rode with Walt on the F.W.D.(4 wheel drive, I presume - m)
1935 - Slept most of the day. Called up Kay after supper. O.M. lost a ball game to HeHe. It won't be long now till wedding.
1936 - Warehouse again today. Windy. We are almost out of wood. Got some potatoes.
1937 - Kay & Fat went to the show last nite. Took picture of Fat in my boots yesterday. (I think I have this pic somewhere - I'll try to find soon - m)
1938 - Herb W. came over for chicken dinner. We went for a ride out towards Simnasho. Couldn't get back up Beaver Grade. (Beaver Grade is now a paved road but is still a rough one in the winter - m)
March 18
1934 - Muskogee & I walked down stream & over the butte. Was to the fire on the Butte.
1935 - Imagine my surprise when Kay walked in last nite. Her car got stuck and I was up till 3:30 AM helping get it out.
1936 - Warehouse. They are going to build a ECW garage by the warehouse. Was a keen day.
1937 - Fat weighs 22#6oz. We visited Garuns. It ws cold last nite. Have to buy 1/2 cord of wood.
1938 - Got stuck up on Mutton Mtn all nite in snow, rain & wind storm. Came through Agency and got to camp at 2:30 pm.
March 19
1934 - Still good weather. "Yug" returned.
1935 - Ed Forest is sick. About an inch of snow today. Called up Kay again. I am acting Camp Assistant.
1936 - Drove a Chev truck to the trash pile today. A nice day. Started to spade a garden by our house.
1937 - It tried to snow last nite. Cloudy & windy today.
1938 - Just rested up today. More snow fell and lots of rain.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Dad's Diary
March 12
1934 - Back to work "Yug" Went to Agency.
1935 - Smoked my last cigarette this evening as I'm promising Kay I won't smoke. Called Kay up this evening.
1936 - Worked with Urban again. Was driving a V8 truck. W.S. basketball team won the game from Madras today.
1937 - Rained all day & nite. Kay is making a bag, weaving it. Loaned Claude 50 cents.
1938 - Drove over to Bob's. A bunch of Shakers were breaking a horse. I rode a colt. Wes rode back to see Kay.
March 13
1934 - Had a meeting this evening about recreation. C. Grove is here.
1935 - A very nice day. Chester & I looked at big trees. Kallander & I went for a run. Called up Kay after supper.
1936 - Drove the V8 again. The wind is blowing hard today. I guess we are through bugging. Friday.
1937 - Got paid $28.80. Sent an order to Monkey Wards. Have to work tonite.
1938 - Burned out my lites last nite. Rode to Bob's in our car again.
March 14
1934 - Gave shots for Spotted Fever & one for yself. Dr. Pritchard was here. Keen weather.
1935 - Weigh 121-1/2 lbs. John & I went to the Agency & got back for dinner. I took Kay to the show "Sweet Adeline". Rode back as far as .OM. (probably Old Mill - m) Junction with her.
1936 - Rover & I walked up to Dry Hollow (about 6-7 miles south of W.S. I used to walk it to my grandparents home at Dry Hollow to 'borrow' a horse so I 'clocked' it - m). We are almost out of wood. Bruised my shin with a juniper limb.
1937 - Worked last nite. Arnold was leaving but missed the bus. He ate supper with Amiel, Liz & us.
1938 - Rode to Agency when Chas took the Skaher home. We spent the nite in a mud hole. Walter brought up some groceries.
March 15
1934 - I'm still losing Sweets. She was my secretary today at my request. Mark is here.
1935 - Had a little snow last nite. It was great to get to kiss Kay last nite. Called her up this evening and said good nite.
1936 - Took a bath today. Slept till 10 o'clock. Polished the heating stove.
1937 - Ran out of fuel for the boiler last nite. Arnold gave all of us a hair cut. Played a little tennis with Jessie & Arnold.
1938 - Just loafed around. Saw some ducks on the river.
March 16
1934 - Mark & Kelso left this A.M. Worked all day. Sweets went to Agency & I walked out to the log where we walked to long time ago.
1935 - This P.M. walked almost to HeHe. Was good to see Kay. Went to the dance in the evening and had a good time. Kissed Kay good nite.
1936 - Worked with Urban again today. Was kinda windy. Baby is getting heavy.
1937 - Got some more oil & worked last night. Goose-egg surprised me by calling at the house.
1938 - Got up early but couldn't get any ducks. Snow fell today.
1934 - Back to work "Yug" Went to Agency.
1935 - Smoked my last cigarette this evening as I'm promising Kay I won't smoke. Called Kay up this evening.
1936 - Worked with Urban again. Was driving a V8 truck. W.S. basketball team won the game from Madras today.
1937 - Rained all day & nite. Kay is making a bag, weaving it. Loaned Claude 50 cents.
1938 - Drove over to Bob's. A bunch of Shakers were breaking a horse. I rode a colt. Wes rode back to see Kay.
March 13
1934 - Had a meeting this evening about recreation. C. Grove is here.
1935 - A very nice day. Chester & I looked at big trees. Kallander & I went for a run. Called up Kay after supper.
1936 - Drove the V8 again. The wind is blowing hard today. I guess we are through bugging. Friday.
1937 - Got paid $28.80. Sent an order to Monkey Wards. Have to work tonite.
1938 - Burned out my lites last nite. Rode to Bob's in our car again.
March 14
1934 - Gave shots for Spotted Fever & one for yself. Dr. Pritchard was here. Keen weather.
1935 - Weigh 121-1/2 lbs. John & I went to the Agency & got back for dinner. I took Kay to the show "Sweet Adeline". Rode back as far as .OM. (probably Old Mill - m) Junction with her.
1936 - Rover & I walked up to Dry Hollow (about 6-7 miles south of W.S. I used to walk it to my grandparents home at Dry Hollow to 'borrow' a horse so I 'clocked' it - m). We are almost out of wood. Bruised my shin with a juniper limb.
1937 - Worked last nite. Arnold was leaving but missed the bus. He ate supper with Amiel, Liz & us.
1938 - Rode to Agency when Chas took the Skaher home. We spent the nite in a mud hole. Walter brought up some groceries.
March 15
1934 - I'm still losing Sweets. She was my secretary today at my request. Mark is here.
1935 - Had a little snow last nite. It was great to get to kiss Kay last nite. Called her up this evening and said good nite.
1936 - Took a bath today. Slept till 10 o'clock. Polished the heating stove.
1937 - Ran out of fuel for the boiler last nite. Arnold gave all of us a hair cut. Played a little tennis with Jessie & Arnold.
1938 - Just loafed around. Saw some ducks on the river.
March 16
1934 - Mark & Kelso left this A.M. Worked all day. Sweets went to Agency & I walked out to the log where we walked to long time ago.
1935 - This P.M. walked almost to HeHe. Was good to see Kay. Went to the dance in the evening and had a good time. Kissed Kay good nite.
1936 - Worked with Urban again today. Was kinda windy. Baby is getting heavy.
1937 - Got some more oil & worked last night. Goose-egg surprised me by calling at the house.
1938 - Got up early but couldn't get any ducks. Snow fell today.
Hog News
Thursday, March 11, I took the Lone Ranger in to Harley in Bend to pick up the War Pony with its new sound system. I could hear it clear out in the parking lot before I could see or hear the Pony! We are very pleased with it and got it home just in time before the rain started.
LR went out again on Saturday. It was not as warm so the ride was short.
Tuesday, March 16, the Lone Ranger, Tonto and the War Pony went for our first ride together in 2010. We just rode around central Oregon for about 112 miles. It was great to be out! The weather was nice, in the 60's, slight wind.
THE FIRST REAL SIGN OF SPRING to me is the return of the turkey vultures (no, really!). They are here for the summer and leave for southern California for the winter. I saw one yesterday - Spring is here!
LR went out again on Saturday. It was not as warm so the ride was short.
Tuesday, March 16, the Lone Ranger, Tonto and the War Pony went for our first ride together in 2010. We just rode around central Oregon for about 112 miles. It was great to be out! The weather was nice, in the 60's, slight wind.
THE FIRST REAL SIGN OF SPRING to me is the return of the turkey vultures (no, really!). They are here for the summer and leave for southern California for the winter. I saw one yesterday - Spring is here!
Sunday, March 14, 2010
More noiseness in my parents box of stuff
July 5, 1935, Metlaktla, Alaska
Dear Terry,
You old crow bate how are you eny way. I heard you got married, is that right. Well I hope you like married life and I hope you success old kid. I'm up here working in the cannery at 55 cents an hour. Meachem and Shepard and Moon and Buck Smith are all up here. They all were drunk the 3. Say you little runt I wrote you 3 letters when you were working in the three camps and I didn't get no answer if you don't answer this one I'm coming down there and flop you, you undestand. I've been goig to school in Shelton, Washington. I made good in football there I gained a lot of weight since I left Chemawa. I weigh 180 lbs now and it ain't "fat" neither, well young man tell me all about married life and what you've been doing when you answer these letters, Pal Don Whitener
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July 8, 1936
Browning, Montana
My Dear sister Catherine,
I am going answer your letter was glad to hear from you I am gaining my weight back again I am getting fat as hog. My children are well and so is Myles he's still working on hospital here. He get $1.20 an hour, make $9.00 a day. Well I am glad your baby is well and husky. Well my baby is trying walk she hold things walk by them and she is almost ten months old. She sure was sick while back but she sure fat now, well tell everybody I said Hello. Tell daddy to write to me, him Stan. And I am going to write to Victor I never kow where he was till Miss Williamson told me when she got here. The Blackfeets (her husband and children are enrolled Blackfeet Indians - m) are going to get their claim money soon three of my children are going get it $85.00 apiece. So I think their pretty lucky. And next after they big claim they going receive oil payment which will be $20.00 apiece. Well catherine I sure feel sorry for Mildred that her man can't support her and her baby. I thought I was the only black sheep in family. Well tell me all news I sure feel sorry for Addie Johnson. I thought she was such a nice girl. Well Catherine tell Uncle Charlie that Miss Williamson told Myles what he said about Myles building. So Myles said to tell Charlie that buildings are easy to tear down but hard to build them up. Well I'll come to close with love your sis M:yrtle.
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Boring, Oregon
June 25, 1936
Dear Sisters. Just a few lines in order to let you know that we all just fine hope you are the same.
Will you please send 3 irons down by daddy when he comes please. Gee you sure made my dress cute. Thanks a lot. We through picking strawberries. We canning now. I earned 26 dollars. Ma 25. I got 13 dollars clear, Ma 23, I drew most of mine. Kenneth said hello to baby, also Zelma.
Close with lots of love, Mildred
hope to hear from you real soon
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Portland, Oregon
April 20, 1936
Dear Kat,
I'm sorry to have been so slow. I haven't any excuse to make just that incidently had slipped my mind.
Really I feel so dumb. Now don't say that is suppose to be natural with me. No! Sir!
I feel fine and I do hope you are all doing well.
I am imagine that Terry is a proud dad. I wish you people all of the best.
What did you name the offspring. I have forgotten whether its a boy or girl. Really, if I was to remember one thing to save my neck - my dear, I lose my neck within a couple of hours.
I haven't been doing much of anything since the last time you heard from me. Still haunting the theater. The funniest and craziest, goofiest n'stuff is Chaplin's "Modern Times."
We are having the warmest of spring weather.
Last week end we went out to the country and it was a lovely lazy atmosphere - and believe me the weekend was a perfect siesta. We forgot it was Easter sunday. Esther Arquette was here last night. She came into town to join the city's working redskins!
Geneva Pablo, Eva Johnson, Ester, Aradonna and I work near one another. We see each other quite a bit on Thursday (our day off). We all go down town to gather - and do we have our fellow passengers wondering and starring. It is funny to have people not know what nationality you were. Some actually ask. Some think we're Mexicans, or Italians. Not bad at that, Huh? We have been even taken for Jews.
How is everything down in old Warm Springs? Say, how did that snap come out that Terry took or was he just making me make a redic of myself with a camera with no film. If he did get a picture I hope he didn't make too much fun of it. I'm listening to Frank Fay. Not a bad program but I like Rubinoff better. Fay is taking the air Rubinoff vacated.
Gee some how I feel so dag-goned lonesome tonight - I guess its a case of Blues.
My love and best wishes to you both, I mean all three. Yours, (I can;t read the writing, maybe a nickname, but I think it's Hazel Thomas, later Hoptowit. The handwriting was beautiful, as was the stationery. Most of the writing has been done in pencil and tablet paper - m ) PS Do write to me. I never hear from anyone in WS. Mom writes once every 3 or 4 months.
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The Dalles, Oregon
April 13, 1936
Dear Niece,
I'll write a few lines to you. We are well. Hope you folks are the same. Grandpa is in Tacoma. His leg was getting bad. I sure miss him. There is some salmon now. You folks must come and get some and I can them. How is everybody over there. I have no news. They had big dinner over to ____'s place. They are shooting (?) over there. Write and tell me the news. Ruth (I assume this is Ruth Jackson, later Estabrook, Grandma Annie Jackson Smith's sister - m)
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News clipping - no date.
INDIANS HOLD OUT ON EXCHANGING LAND
Washington, April 8. The Indian affairs bureau said today removal of an Indian fishing camp near Celilo Falls, Or., hinges on acceptance by the Indians of a land exchange program.
The bureau is negotiating with the war department in an effort to work out an exchange which would provide the Indians with a satisfactory camp site. So far, the bureau said the Indians have opposed the land exchange program.
The Dalles (Or.) Chamber of Commerce and other groups complained to the bureau of insanitary conditions at the Celilo Falls camp.
A bureau spokesman said efforts would be made to win the Indians over to the land exchange idea.
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Harlem, Montana
Fort Belknap Hospital
March 29th 1936
Dear sister Catherine,
I am writing to you as I am going through operation Tuesday and I thought I'd write you few lines in order to let you know. I came down from Browning Friday nite and arrived here at 7:15 in morning. Well Sis pray for me to be alright - again.
Well I left my poor children with woman up Browning, even my poor baby she just only 6 months old I had to weaned her and my breast is sure bothering me. Well my children were well when I left but I don't know how they are right now. Well I never told you what was matter with me. My womb is out of place and my tubes has to be taken out. Well how are you and your family.
Well I had pay my own way down here because I didn't belong to Blackfeet Tribe. So that lots expense for me to pay. And he wasn't well when I left home. Just my fare down here was 8.28 just one way.
But I don't know when it cost to go through my troubles. I sure worry about my children but what a person to do when they are sick.
Well I am not scared to go through my troubles. I am going write to my mother and tell her about my trouble. Well tell all my friends I said Hello and thope they are all well. Well I am about 200 (?) miles away from my home. Well nurses and doctors seem to be all good here. Well I sure feel lonesome here. But there some people down here from Browning. Well tell me all news. I'll come close writing, love and best regards. I am your sister Myrtle Running Wolf.
Answer Soon. PS I wish you send some nose hankerchiefs and box chocolates please. I thank you ever so much. Send your picture you and your husband please.
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Stewart, Nevada
March 22, 1936
Hello Katsie:
How's my cuzzy hope fine as ever. I'm just fine so is rest of my gang. There's not much of anything going on down here. Sure scabby place I'll tell you. And to tell you the truth I sure hate it here no fooling. They got scabby employees. Sure mean ones. Chemawa employees are ten times better. I work in the club and do like it there, but some employees are so darn particular about the things they eat. Well over here there is Clayton Q, Edwin S. Roy H. Felix W. Ben P. Eugene, Arthur T. Orville D. Alfred C Frank B. Ellery W. Lucille Mayes, Emily H., Theda A, Leila P, Sylvia Q and myself. That's all there is from home. What's your baby's name and what's Minnie's baby's name. I never did write to her. I wrote to Edna tho.
Yes, I remember those letters of Rusty. Catch me writing any more letters. I don't write to boys any more. I heard from Johnny P. and Herman but I'm not going to waste stamps on them fools. The weather's getting good more days. One of my classmates passed away with Double Pneumonia in one day, and that was Monday.
Ray Bernall was home last summer. I didn't look his way. He didn't know me anyway. So I don't grieve for him any more. He isn't a good guy tho, that's my opinion of him. I think I'll pass my school work this year cause I'm getting good grades all the way through. Well it's bed time so I'll quit.
I'm so sorry I never an swered real soon but you know how it is. Tell everybody Hello. So long Katsie. E Dee Switzler, Carson Indian School, Stewart, Nevada
Answer soon.
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REDSKIN SENTINEL
Chemawa Vocational School, Chemawa, Ore., April 18, 1936 No. 10
Selected parts:
Names you might recognize from Honor Roll:
11th Grade - Vernon Jackson
10th Grade - Olney Patt
Boxers Made Good Showing at Eugene:
Vernon Jackson lost his decision but put up a good fight. It was a fast bout but he couldn't quite make it.
Taylor Arthur through his clowning and good boxing put on the best match of the evening. His was the most entertaining for he had the crowd in gales of laughter all through the bout, but he won the decision and that was the most important thing.
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NOTE: One of the names of the 6 person Editorial Staf was Mavis Whitelaw. My mom told me she named the first four of their children, Terry, Gloria, Patricia, and Clifford (Pete). She told my dad he could name the next one (me). He named me Mavis, after Mavis Whitelaw. The five of us were born within 7 years. There were no more children for 7 years - and Mom named them, Bernyce and Ruth. I can only guess why there was a 7 year gap! m
Dear Terry,
You old crow bate how are you eny way. I heard you got married, is that right. Well I hope you like married life and I hope you success old kid. I'm up here working in the cannery at 55 cents an hour. Meachem and Shepard and Moon and Buck Smith are all up here. They all were drunk the 3. Say you little runt I wrote you 3 letters when you were working in the three camps and I didn't get no answer if you don't answer this one I'm coming down there and flop you, you undestand. I've been goig to school in Shelton, Washington. I made good in football there I gained a lot of weight since I left Chemawa. I weigh 180 lbs now and it ain't "fat" neither, well young man tell me all about married life and what you've been doing when you answer these letters, Pal Don Whitener
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July 8, 1936
Browning, Montana
My Dear sister Catherine,
I am going answer your letter was glad to hear from you I am gaining my weight back again I am getting fat as hog. My children are well and so is Myles he's still working on hospital here. He get $1.20 an hour, make $9.00 a day. Well I am glad your baby is well and husky. Well my baby is trying walk she hold things walk by them and she is almost ten months old. She sure was sick while back but she sure fat now, well tell everybody I said Hello. Tell daddy to write to me, him Stan. And I am going to write to Victor I never kow where he was till Miss Williamson told me when she got here. The Blackfeets (her husband and children are enrolled Blackfeet Indians - m) are going to get their claim money soon three of my children are going get it $85.00 apiece. So I think their pretty lucky. And next after they big claim they going receive oil payment which will be $20.00 apiece. Well catherine I sure feel sorry for Mildred that her man can't support her and her baby. I thought I was the only black sheep in family. Well tell me all news I sure feel sorry for Addie Johnson. I thought she was such a nice girl. Well Catherine tell Uncle Charlie that Miss Williamson told Myles what he said about Myles building. So Myles said to tell Charlie that buildings are easy to tear down but hard to build them up. Well I'll come to close with love your sis M:yrtle.
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Boring, Oregon
June 25, 1936
Dear Sisters. Just a few lines in order to let you know that we all just fine hope you are the same.
Will you please send 3 irons down by daddy when he comes please. Gee you sure made my dress cute. Thanks a lot. We through picking strawberries. We canning now. I earned 26 dollars. Ma 25. I got 13 dollars clear, Ma 23, I drew most of mine. Kenneth said hello to baby, also Zelma.
Close with lots of love, Mildred
hope to hear from you real soon
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Portland, Oregon
April 20, 1936
Dear Kat,
I'm sorry to have been so slow. I haven't any excuse to make just that incidently had slipped my mind.
Really I feel so dumb. Now don't say that is suppose to be natural with me. No! Sir!
I feel fine and I do hope you are all doing well.
I am imagine that Terry is a proud dad. I wish you people all of the best.
What did you name the offspring. I have forgotten whether its a boy or girl. Really, if I was to remember one thing to save my neck - my dear, I lose my neck within a couple of hours.
I haven't been doing much of anything since the last time you heard from me. Still haunting the theater. The funniest and craziest, goofiest n'stuff is Chaplin's "Modern Times."
We are having the warmest of spring weather.
Last week end we went out to the country and it was a lovely lazy atmosphere - and believe me the weekend was a perfect siesta. We forgot it was Easter sunday. Esther Arquette was here last night. She came into town to join the city's working redskins!
Geneva Pablo, Eva Johnson, Ester, Aradonna and I work near one another. We see each other quite a bit on Thursday (our day off). We all go down town to gather - and do we have our fellow passengers wondering and starring. It is funny to have people not know what nationality you were. Some actually ask. Some think we're Mexicans, or Italians. Not bad at that, Huh? We have been even taken for Jews.
How is everything down in old Warm Springs? Say, how did that snap come out that Terry took or was he just making me make a redic of myself with a camera with no film. If he did get a picture I hope he didn't make too much fun of it. I'm listening to Frank Fay. Not a bad program but I like Rubinoff better. Fay is taking the air Rubinoff vacated.
Gee some how I feel so dag-goned lonesome tonight - I guess its a case of Blues.
My love and best wishes to you both, I mean all three. Yours, (I can;t read the writing, maybe a nickname, but I think it's Hazel Thomas, later Hoptowit. The handwriting was beautiful, as was the stationery. Most of the writing has been done in pencil and tablet paper - m ) PS Do write to me. I never hear from anyone in WS. Mom writes once every 3 or 4 months.
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The Dalles, Oregon
April 13, 1936
Dear Niece,
I'll write a few lines to you. We are well. Hope you folks are the same. Grandpa is in Tacoma. His leg was getting bad. I sure miss him. There is some salmon now. You folks must come and get some and I can them. How is everybody over there. I have no news. They had big dinner over to ____'s place. They are shooting (?) over there. Write and tell me the news. Ruth (I assume this is Ruth Jackson, later Estabrook, Grandma Annie Jackson Smith's sister - m)
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News clipping - no date.
INDIANS HOLD OUT ON EXCHANGING LAND
Washington, April 8. The Indian affairs bureau said today removal of an Indian fishing camp near Celilo Falls, Or., hinges on acceptance by the Indians of a land exchange program.
The bureau is negotiating with the war department in an effort to work out an exchange which would provide the Indians with a satisfactory camp site. So far, the bureau said the Indians have opposed the land exchange program.
The Dalles (Or.) Chamber of Commerce and other groups complained to the bureau of insanitary conditions at the Celilo Falls camp.
A bureau spokesman said efforts would be made to win the Indians over to the land exchange idea.
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Harlem, Montana
Fort Belknap Hospital
March 29th 1936
Dear sister Catherine,
I am writing to you as I am going through operation Tuesday and I thought I'd write you few lines in order to let you know. I came down from Browning Friday nite and arrived here at 7:15 in morning. Well Sis pray for me to be alright - again.
Well I left my poor children with woman up Browning, even my poor baby she just only 6 months old I had to weaned her and my breast is sure bothering me. Well my children were well when I left but I don't know how they are right now. Well I never told you what was matter with me. My womb is out of place and my tubes has to be taken out. Well how are you and your family.
Well I had pay my own way down here because I didn't belong to Blackfeet Tribe. So that lots expense for me to pay. And he wasn't well when I left home. Just my fare down here was 8.28 just one way.
But I don't know when it cost to go through my troubles. I sure worry about my children but what a person to do when they are sick.
Well I am not scared to go through my troubles. I am going write to my mother and tell her about my trouble. Well tell all my friends I said Hello and thope they are all well. Well I am about 200 (?) miles away from my home. Well nurses and doctors seem to be all good here. Well I sure feel lonesome here. But there some people down here from Browning. Well tell me all news. I'll come close writing, love and best regards. I am your sister Myrtle Running Wolf.
Answer Soon. PS I wish you send some nose hankerchiefs and box chocolates please. I thank you ever so much. Send your picture you and your husband please.
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Stewart, Nevada
March 22, 1936
Hello Katsie:
How's my cuzzy hope fine as ever. I'm just fine so is rest of my gang. There's not much of anything going on down here. Sure scabby place I'll tell you. And to tell you the truth I sure hate it here no fooling. They got scabby employees. Sure mean ones. Chemawa employees are ten times better. I work in the club and do like it there, but some employees are so darn particular about the things they eat. Well over here there is Clayton Q, Edwin S. Roy H. Felix W. Ben P. Eugene, Arthur T. Orville D. Alfred C Frank B. Ellery W. Lucille Mayes, Emily H., Theda A, Leila P, Sylvia Q and myself. That's all there is from home. What's your baby's name and what's Minnie's baby's name. I never did write to her. I wrote to Edna tho.
Yes, I remember those letters of Rusty. Catch me writing any more letters. I don't write to boys any more. I heard from Johnny P. and Herman but I'm not going to waste stamps on them fools. The weather's getting good more days. One of my classmates passed away with Double Pneumonia in one day, and that was Monday.
Ray Bernall was home last summer. I didn't look his way. He didn't know me anyway. So I don't grieve for him any more. He isn't a good guy tho, that's my opinion of him. I think I'll pass my school work this year cause I'm getting good grades all the way through. Well it's bed time so I'll quit.
I'm so sorry I never an swered real soon but you know how it is. Tell everybody Hello. So long Katsie. E Dee Switzler, Carson Indian School, Stewart, Nevada
Answer soon.
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REDSKIN SENTINEL
Chemawa Vocational School, Chemawa, Ore., April 18, 1936 No. 10
Selected parts:
Names you might recognize from Honor Roll:
11th Grade - Vernon Jackson
10th Grade - Olney Patt
Boxers Made Good Showing at Eugene:
Vernon Jackson lost his decision but put up a good fight. It was a fast bout but he couldn't quite make it.
Taylor Arthur through his clowning and good boxing put on the best match of the evening. His was the most entertaining for he had the crowd in gales of laughter all through the bout, but he won the decision and that was the most important thing.
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NOTE: One of the names of the 6 person Editorial Staf was Mavis Whitelaw. My mom told me she named the first four of their children, Terry, Gloria, Patricia, and Clifford (Pete). She told my dad he could name the next one (me). He named me Mavis, after Mavis Whitelaw. The five of us were born within 7 years. There were no more children for 7 years - and Mom named them, Bernyce and Ruth. I can only guess why there was a 7 year gap! m
Friday, March 12, 2010
Mom & Dad's Life - 1935 - 1936
I found a box of 'stuff' here's some of it:
Ticket: Town Basketball Dance* Warm Springs Agency - Saturday Nite * January 5, 1935 * Admit One #27 * Gents 40cents, Ladies 10cents. (I looked back in Dad's diary postings, sure enough he was at a dance that night - here's his ticket! m)
Letter mailed from Wes Smith, Veterans Hospital, Portland, Oregon, March 13, 1935 to Stanley Smith (Wes was Mom's dad, Stanley her brother - m)
Dear Son
I am going to answer you letter I received this afternoon was very glad to hear from you I am getting better little by little my leg is still swollen Dear son I am glad you help you mother give her some money so with Catherine. I thank you both I am on the wheel-chair for one week now on the crutches now I feel better my leg is fractured Yes I got letter from George Cooper don't worry son I am coming out of it we have moving picture here and pool room This is all from you dad. I got a letter from brother Victor I send him 1.00 all I had he is fine and dandy this is all from loving Dad Wesley Smith
address Veterans Hospital
Portland, Oregon
(I do not know why he was there, as far as I know, he was not in the military. In fact, I think I remember Mom saying he signed up and left all proud but came back home sad because he couldn't get in the Army. I guess WWI? - m)
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Postcard dated August 11, 1935 from Dad's parents:
1146 Edgemon
San Diego, Calif.
Dear Terry and Kay. We are sending your box today to Madras Oregon after so long a time. Hope you get it O.K. We are well and hope you are too. Not located yet. We paid the express. Love from Daddy & Mother Ellsworth
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Postcard dated August 14, 1935 from Railway Express Agency, 6855 Madras, Ore. showing 'books". (Postcards were one cent.)
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Christmas card from Hazel Thomas, 2909 NE 32Ave., Portland, Oregon. (Hazel married Mr. Hoptowit, they had children Janice and William - all of them are gone now. Mr. Hoptowit rented the pasture where the Administration Building is now, he raised alfalfa. We bought hay from him and when he was done cutting, we pastured our horse, Winnipeg, there - m)
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Letter dated January 31, 1936 from CIS (Chemawa Indian School), mom's brother Alvis. The postage was 3cents.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Courtney: Sure was glad to here from you folks again. Glad to that the folks are all okey also. The weather sure is keen down here for weeks now, must be spring. I always here from Vic, he is fine at Lapwai. (Brother Victor had TB - the hospital was in Idaho - m) I'm now going to answer him too pretty quick too.
I seem to be doing alrite in school at my lessons. Wilson Spencer came down here to school last week. He is going to stay here too until schools out. He is a boxer here for Chemawa's 145 pounder. He is not so hot to me, because the other nite he & I sparred around at the gym & he didn't seem to hot, I mean good at boxing. We are going to box tomorrow nite here with Randy Hi team's. Both boxing & wrestling the same nite here in Chemawa. Yep, I box tomorrow here for Chemawa at 118 pounds. Chemawa is going to play basketball here to-nite. Hoping they win for once. They lost to Ore. City the other nite. They are getting kinda off now days on basketball.
I send you folks a Chemawa American the next time we get one. We changed the name of them now since last fall to "Redskins Sentinel" not a bad name eh. A boy here in school named it that & he got a prize for it too. So Claude is bad egger at basket ball & the old Injun gals eh. Not bad for the young brother. He can have my old girl because I have plenty of them here in school. Got some to spare to some one. (Jokes)
Did sis Mildred ask for some of my money in the office I told her to. If not tell mom to or pop to send me some of my money in the office, very soon before Saturday, the boys town day. I don't care how much doe I have left. If I spend it all it's my own doe, be my fault. If they can get it all okey & send it to me, I'll get a suit with it because I sold all my dress clothes to a guy here about two weeks ago & spend my money all, huh working fast, eh? So tell them about it and send me some of it before this coming Sat. Have nice eats here in school.
Did Dottie get the postcard that I wrote her. Tell her & her hubbie (brother Stanley - m) I says hello to them. Tell pop & mom I says hi. Also to them. How is Mr. Russell Brown acoming along, hope fine. Well I'm just about out of news myself right now. We are going to have lots of fun on old C.I.S. birthday here & have all kinds of sports outdoors & indoors both then. A cross country run is to be held here also that day for the kids here. A cup is to be given to the winner & a pair of track shoes also for keeps. But the cup is to be given to someone next year if the same guy don't win aain. The cup is to given to someone every year on Chemawa birthday each year the winner gets the same cup. You must excuse my poor handwriting sis, & mistakes also. Sam Scott is here for somethine he been here about a week now. I must close here, wishing you & Terry luck. You must answer soon. From brother, Al. Smioth
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Feb. 14, 1936
Letter from brother Vic to Mom:
Lapwai, Idaho. Hello folks: Received the present safe and sound. Was sure glad to get it too. Thankx to you all three.
Sure have quite a bit of snow here, about 9 or 10 inches. I guess. And 9 or 10 inches of snow is somethig to talk about 'round here. How are you sis & how the little guy? Hope both are fine.
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Letter dated Feb. 17, 1936, from Mom's sister, Myrtle Running Wolf, Browning, Montana.
Dear sister Catherine,
I am going write to you again as I thought of you, you must have new baby by this time. I been waiting for your answer but I thought maybe you are sick yet.
So I am writing again. How is all folks and yourself. We are all well and so far my children never get sick yet. There sure lot of sickness here. And cold weather too and lots snow. Today is only time kind of warm. Myles (her husband -m) got me some utensils for cooking. It cost him $32.30 - and I am sure proud of them and he send for a range for me last Saturday but I don't know when it come next week sometime. Well tell me how are you. I hope you are well and happy. I'll come to close with love. I am your sister Myrtle R. Wolf, Browning, Montana.
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Letter from brother, Lapwai, Idaho, Feb. 20, 1936
Dear sis: Received your letter a few days previous and sure was glad to hear from you once again.
Here's hoping that all of yours & Terry's family is still okay.
Me? Oh, I am always okay - when I'm not sick. Just now I don't feel sick so I reckon I'm okay.
Little Terry is sure a husky lad, huh?
Since I haven't mentioned the present I received from you folks, you may be thinking that I didn't get it, but, I did. Thanks ever so much.
Gees, I haven't been writing letters for quite a spell and my fingers are sure stiff, so will you excuse my writing. Maybe the stiffness is caused from too much gambling, I had to quit shooting 'craps" this evening 'cause I got a good cleaning out of my marbles, too bad, eh? Your luck never lasts though, huh?
We still hve some snow on the ground. The girl friend is okay I guess, altho' I don't know for sure, haven't spoke to her for quite a while. Don't ask any more questions, please. Tsh, tsk, such 'peoples' huh?
I suppose all is well with the rest of the families in "Smith" village, eh? Nothing much to say so I must come to a sudden conclusion with love and best regards, I remain, your bro, Vic. Ans. soon.
Ticket: Town Basketball Dance* Warm Springs Agency - Saturday Nite * January 5, 1935 * Admit One #27 * Gents 40cents, Ladies 10cents. (I looked back in Dad's diary postings, sure enough he was at a dance that night - here's his ticket! m)
Letter mailed from Wes Smith, Veterans Hospital, Portland, Oregon, March 13, 1935 to Stanley Smith (Wes was Mom's dad, Stanley her brother - m)
Dear Son
I am going to answer you letter I received this afternoon was very glad to hear from you I am getting better little by little my leg is still swollen Dear son I am glad you help you mother give her some money so with Catherine. I thank you both I am on the wheel-chair for one week now on the crutches now I feel better my leg is fractured Yes I got letter from George Cooper don't worry son I am coming out of it we have moving picture here and pool room This is all from you dad. I got a letter from brother Victor I send him 1.00 all I had he is fine and dandy this is all from loving Dad Wesley Smith
address Veterans Hospital
Portland, Oregon
(I do not know why he was there, as far as I know, he was not in the military. In fact, I think I remember Mom saying he signed up and left all proud but came back home sad because he couldn't get in the Army. I guess WWI? - m)
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Postcard dated August 11, 1935 from Dad's parents:
1146 Edgemon
San Diego, Calif.
Dear Terry and Kay. We are sending your box today to Madras Oregon after so long a time. Hope you get it O.K. We are well and hope you are too. Not located yet. We paid the express. Love from Daddy & Mother Ellsworth
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Postcard dated August 14, 1935 from Railway Express Agency, 6855 Madras, Ore. showing 'books". (Postcards were one cent.)
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Christmas card from Hazel Thomas, 2909 NE 32Ave., Portland, Oregon. (Hazel married Mr. Hoptowit, they had children Janice and William - all of them are gone now. Mr. Hoptowit rented the pasture where the Administration Building is now, he raised alfalfa. We bought hay from him and when he was done cutting, we pastured our horse, Winnipeg, there - m)
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Letter dated January 31, 1936 from CIS (Chemawa Indian School), mom's brother Alvis. The postage was 3cents.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Courtney: Sure was glad to here from you folks again. Glad to that the folks are all okey also. The weather sure is keen down here for weeks now, must be spring. I always here from Vic, he is fine at Lapwai. (Brother Victor had TB - the hospital was in Idaho - m) I'm now going to answer him too pretty quick too.
I seem to be doing alrite in school at my lessons. Wilson Spencer came down here to school last week. He is going to stay here too until schools out. He is a boxer here for Chemawa's 145 pounder. He is not so hot to me, because the other nite he & I sparred around at the gym & he didn't seem to hot, I mean good at boxing. We are going to box tomorrow nite here with Randy Hi team's. Both boxing & wrestling the same nite here in Chemawa. Yep, I box tomorrow here for Chemawa at 118 pounds. Chemawa is going to play basketball here to-nite. Hoping they win for once. They lost to Ore. City the other nite. They are getting kinda off now days on basketball.
I send you folks a Chemawa American the next time we get one. We changed the name of them now since last fall to "Redskins Sentinel" not a bad name eh. A boy here in school named it that & he got a prize for it too. So Claude is bad egger at basket ball & the old Injun gals eh. Not bad for the young brother. He can have my old girl because I have plenty of them here in school. Got some to spare to some one. (Jokes)
Did sis Mildred ask for some of my money in the office I told her to. If not tell mom to or pop to send me some of my money in the office, very soon before Saturday, the boys town day. I don't care how much doe I have left. If I spend it all it's my own doe, be my fault. If they can get it all okey & send it to me, I'll get a suit with it because I sold all my dress clothes to a guy here about two weeks ago & spend my money all, huh working fast, eh? So tell them about it and send me some of it before this coming Sat. Have nice eats here in school.
Did Dottie get the postcard that I wrote her. Tell her & her hubbie (brother Stanley - m) I says hello to them. Tell pop & mom I says hi. Also to them. How is Mr. Russell Brown acoming along, hope fine. Well I'm just about out of news myself right now. We are going to have lots of fun on old C.I.S. birthday here & have all kinds of sports outdoors & indoors both then. A cross country run is to be held here also that day for the kids here. A cup is to be given to the winner & a pair of track shoes also for keeps. But the cup is to be given to someone next year if the same guy don't win aain. The cup is to given to someone every year on Chemawa birthday each year the winner gets the same cup. You must excuse my poor handwriting sis, & mistakes also. Sam Scott is here for somethine he been here about a week now. I must close here, wishing you & Terry luck. You must answer soon. From brother, Al. Smioth
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Feb. 14, 1936
Letter from brother Vic to Mom:
Lapwai, Idaho. Hello folks: Received the present safe and sound. Was sure glad to get it too. Thankx to you all three.
Sure have quite a bit of snow here, about 9 or 10 inches. I guess. And 9 or 10 inches of snow is somethig to talk about 'round here. How are you sis & how the little guy? Hope both are fine.
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Letter dated Feb. 17, 1936, from Mom's sister, Myrtle Running Wolf, Browning, Montana.
Dear sister Catherine,
I am going write to you again as I thought of you, you must have new baby by this time. I been waiting for your answer but I thought maybe you are sick yet.
So I am writing again. How is all folks and yourself. We are all well and so far my children never get sick yet. There sure lot of sickness here. And cold weather too and lots snow. Today is only time kind of warm. Myles (her husband -m) got me some utensils for cooking. It cost him $32.30 - and I am sure proud of them and he send for a range for me last Saturday but I don't know when it come next week sometime. Well tell me how are you. I hope you are well and happy. I'll come to close with love. I am your sister Myrtle R. Wolf, Browning, Montana.
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Letter from brother, Lapwai, Idaho, Feb. 20, 1936
Dear sis: Received your letter a few days previous and sure was glad to hear from you once again.
Here's hoping that all of yours & Terry's family is still okay.
Me? Oh, I am always okay - when I'm not sick. Just now I don't feel sick so I reckon I'm okay.
Little Terry is sure a husky lad, huh?
Since I haven't mentioned the present I received from you folks, you may be thinking that I didn't get it, but, I did. Thanks ever so much.
Gees, I haven't been writing letters for quite a spell and my fingers are sure stiff, so will you excuse my writing. Maybe the stiffness is caused from too much gambling, I had to quit shooting 'craps" this evening 'cause I got a good cleaning out of my marbles, too bad, eh? Your luck never lasts though, huh?
We still hve some snow on the ground. The girl friend is okay I guess, altho' I don't know for sure, haven't spoke to her for quite a while. Don't ask any more questions, please. Tsh, tsk, such 'peoples' huh?
I suppose all is well with the rest of the families in "Smith" village, eh? Nothing much to say so I must come to a sudden conclusion with love and best regards, I remain, your bro, Vic. Ans. soon.
Dad's Diary March 10 & 11
March 10
1934 - To Portland and on a big "Swake."
1935 - Rode over & saw Kay. She is lovelier than ever. We are going to be married next month and I will have a camp manager's job at Badger.
1936 - 3T - 56". Finished at noon. Kallander, Weaver & Wilder were out. They are grading the roads. now.
1937 - Finished reading "Laddie" last nite. Kay & Fat went to the show. Started another belt today.
1938 - Walked down the river aways. Chas. brought over Jessie's sewing machine the other day.
March 11
1934 - Left Portlaned at 7 AM & got at Hehe at 3:30.
1935 - Walked from HeHe to Old Mill in 3 hours. Pretty tired. Called up Kay this evenint & told her Hazel Stanton was getting us a cabin at Badger.
1936 - Worked with Urban at the warehouse. The co. is issuing tobacco. We all went to the show "Bright Lights."
1937 - Priscilla & Dan visited Kay this evening. Harry Miller visited me. Rain this evening.
1938 - Julia Jake at supper with us.
1934 - To Portland and on a big "Swake."
1935 - Rode over & saw Kay. She is lovelier than ever. We are going to be married next month and I will have a camp manager's job at Badger.
1936 - 3T - 56". Finished at noon. Kallander, Weaver & Wilder were out. They are grading the roads. now.
1937 - Finished reading "Laddie" last nite. Kay & Fat went to the show. Started another belt today.
1938 - Walked down the river aways. Chas. brought over Jessie's sewing machine the other day.
March 11
1934 - Left Portlaned at 7 AM & got at Hehe at 3:30.
1935 - Walked from HeHe to Old Mill in 3 hours. Pretty tired. Called up Kay this evenint & told her Hazel Stanton was getting us a cabin at Badger.
1936 - Worked with Urban at the warehouse. The co. is issuing tobacco. We all went to the show "Bright Lights."
1937 - Priscilla & Dan visited Kay this evening. Harry Miller visited me. Rain this evening.
1938 - Julia Jake at supper with us.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Dad's Diary
March 8
1934 - Saw Hi & lots of long hair & big shots at the delegation. It really looks like commencement.
1935 - Sure is horrible here without Kay. Kallandar & I went for a run. Called up Kay this evening but someone butted in on us.
1936 - The wind is blowing pretty hard. Took a bath. Russell Smith ate with us today.
1937 - E. K. Lossley rolled me out this morning to see how the boilers work. Oil burners work OK.
1938 - Burned some more brush. Listened to our radio.
March 9
1934 - I feel Hehe calling me. Got violet ray treatments for my mat burns. Watched the dance.
1935 - Wallace & I walked over Sawmill Butte. Called up Kay this evening. Took care of Gene & Dicky. I wish you were here, Kay.
1936 - 3 T 68". Chas. T. is sick. Windy today. Brought home some pitch. I am near Sec. 7 where I was at Christmas.
1937 - Kay & Fat brought my bench up this evening. Still having nice weather. Still burning some of that pitch.
1938 - Went hunting up to the tower. No luck.
1934 - Saw Hi & lots of long hair & big shots at the delegation. It really looks like commencement.
1935 - Sure is horrible here without Kay. Kallandar & I went for a run. Called up Kay this evening but someone butted in on us.
1936 - The wind is blowing pretty hard. Took a bath. Russell Smith ate with us today.
1937 - E. K. Lossley rolled me out this morning to see how the boilers work. Oil burners work OK.
1938 - Burned some more brush. Listened to our radio.
March 9
1934 - I feel Hehe calling me. Got violet ray treatments for my mat burns. Watched the dance.
1935 - Wallace & I walked over Sawmill Butte. Called up Kay this evening. Took care of Gene & Dicky. I wish you were here, Kay.
1936 - 3 T 68". Chas. T. is sick. Windy today. Brought home some pitch. I am near Sec. 7 where I was at Christmas.
1937 - Kay & Fat brought my bench up this evening. Still having nice weather. Still burning some of that pitch.
1938 - Went hunting up to the tower. No luck.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Pancakes
You know, you think you know someone quite well after being married to him over 40 years, but there are always surprises. I made some pancakes (that in itself is a surprise). He ate a couple and said he was only eating these two because the others were burned and he didn't like burned hotcakes. He has lots of words so you'd think he would have used those ones years ago, wouldn't you? Was he afraid to say them at one point in the last 4 decades (probably)? Did he say them in the past and I didn't hear them (possibly). Do I just automatically burn them because I like them burned? Or, do I 'accidentally' burn them so I can have all of them? Perhaps a psychologist, in or out of the family, can answer these questions. Or, have these two people caused there to be a phychologist in the family? Do the Lone Range and Tonto really, really, desperately need to get the War Pony out of the barn and Ride? Does this family take way too long to say Good Night?
Grandpa Thompson
Carl Thompson was born March 8, 1893. His daughter, Phyllis, was my mother-in-law. Here is a poem she wrote for him many years ago when he was 47 years of age. Phyllis would have been 22, and Nat would have been almost 4 months of age.
My Dad
He wouldn't lead the style parade.
But he's a man that's self made.
You might think him an ordinary guy
And probably just pass him by.
But, listen, you better stop and look.
You'll learn far more than from a book.
See those deep lines in his face.
Could you carry them with that grace?
See the kindness in his eyes.
And yet they're so very wise.
It's true there's silver in his hair.
And a spot on top that's quite bare.
But if you could see into his heart,
You'd find love in every part.
No fear, hate, envy or greed,
But just the spirit the world needs.
He's a gentleman to the letter.
You will never find one better.
He's the best friend anyone ever had.
This swell fellow is --My Dad.
Phyllis Thompson Shaw
June 21, 1942
To Daddy from all the kids.
My Dad
He wouldn't lead the style parade.
But he's a man that's self made.
You might think him an ordinary guy
And probably just pass him by.
But, listen, you better stop and look.
You'll learn far more than from a book.
See those deep lines in his face.
Could you carry them with that grace?
See the kindness in his eyes.
And yet they're so very wise.
It's true there's silver in his hair.
And a spot on top that's quite bare.
But if you could see into his heart,
You'd find love in every part.
No fear, hate, envy or greed,
But just the spirit the world needs.
He's a gentleman to the letter.
You will never find one better.
He's the best friend anyone ever had.
This swell fellow is --My Dad.
Phyllis Thompson Shaw
June 21, 1942
To Daddy from all the kids.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Dad's Diary & today
March 6, 2010 - Weather was great today - sunny and upper 50's. We ran to Harley Davidson in Bend to discuss the new stereo system being installed in the HOG. Went to dinner with Sadie Mae for Lone Ranger's late birthday steak dinner at Coyote Ranch. The steak was excellent - Sadie never said a word as she perused the place.
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1934 - Just laid around in Robair's room.
1935 - Stayed with Bird legs last nite. Kay, Stan & I hitch-hiked to Old Mill in the snow. I have all my work to catch up.
1936 - Sec. 6 - 4T - 94" All my in-laws are fighting. A nice day. Baby is okay. My mother's birthday. She is 71 today. (Rev. and Mrs. L. A. Ellsworth, missionaires, took Dad in when he was about 12. He didn't know when his birthday was so they made it September 27, the day he joined them. I'll post some of their letters later - m)
1937 - Haven't got the boilers fixed for oil yet. Fixed up the front yard. Listened to Ore. beat Washington in basketball.
1938 - Drove out to B. Jackson's today. Got a cotton tail on the way back.
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March 7, 2010 - Weather was nice again today, but not quite as warm as yesterday. Went to church in Redmond (Bethel Church), then on to Chinese food and home to throw the ball for the dog.
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1934 - G. Meachem, El Paso, Tex. & I went on a "tear." I wrested for C.I.S. at Corvallis and won but was pretty well bruised up by Miller.
1935 - Kay cut her finger this morning. Kay was trasferred to HeHe. I sure hated to see her go. I rode to Boulder with her and kissed her goodbye.
1936 - Cut wood. Rusty left. Rover & I went hunting. Was a pretty good day.
1937 - Was a nice warm day. Ray and Minnie visited us. Took Fat for a ride this afternoon. Read "Loyds of London" Peter B. Kyne.
1938 - Charley was over & fixed Babs car. Burned some brush. A nice day.
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1934 - Just laid around in Robair's room.
1935 - Stayed with Bird legs last nite. Kay, Stan & I hitch-hiked to Old Mill in the snow. I have all my work to catch up.
1936 - Sec. 6 - 4T - 94" All my in-laws are fighting. A nice day. Baby is okay. My mother's birthday. She is 71 today. (Rev. and Mrs. L. A. Ellsworth, missionaires
1937 - Haven't got the boilers fixed for oil yet. Fixed up the front yard. Listened to Ore. beat Washington in basketball.
1938 - Drove out to B. Jackson's today. Got a cotton tail on the way back.
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March 7, 2010 - Weather was nice again today, but not quite as warm as yesterday. Went to church in Redmond (Bethel Church), then on to Chinese food and home to throw the ball for the dog.
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1934 - G. Meachem, El Paso, Tex. & I went on a "tear." I wrested for C.I.S. at Corvallis and won but was pretty well bruised up by Miller.
1935 - Kay cut her finger this morning. Kay was trasferred to HeHe. I sure hated to see her go. I rode to Boulder with her and kissed her goodbye.
1936 - Cut wood. Rusty left. Rover & I went hunting. Was a pretty good day.
1937 - Was a nice warm day. Ray and Minnie visited us. Took Fat for a ride this afternoon. Read "Loyds of London" Peter B. Kyne.
1938 - Charley was over & fixed Babs car. Burned some brush. A nice day.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Dad's Diary & today
March 5, 2010 - The weather was OK, not as nice as yesterday. It was maybe 50 at the most, and windy. The chimes were clanging. Did a little weed pulling. We went to Madras for Chinese food.
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1934 - Stork gave me a hair cut. Ordered a "C" sweater at bishops. (I assume this was his Chemawa sweater. It is still in great shape, but tiny. We hung it up at the memorial for Dad. He had in his possession at the time of passing this sweater and a few clothes and fishing equipment - that's it - all that was important to him. m) Worked out with the grappling team.
1935 - We saw "Here comes the Marines" & Harlem Raphsody" last nite. Kay is the most wonderful woman in the world. Back to Warm Springs.
1936 - Sec. 2 - 4T - 82 " A nice day. The roads are awful muddy in the woods but dusty near the Agency.
1937 - Weigh 119 lbs. Windy today. My time off is up. May go to work tonite. Wrote to Robair & Arnold.
1938 - Went to the Agency today. Had a flat. The road was pretty ruff.
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1934 - Stork gave me a hair cut. Ordered a "C" sweater at bishops. (I assume this was his Chemawa sweater. It is still in great shape, but tiny. We hung it up at the memorial for Dad. He had in his possession at the time of passing this sweater and a few clothes and fishing equipment - that's it - all that was important to him. m) Worked out with the grappling team.
1935 - We saw "Here comes the Marines" & Harlem Raphsody" last nite. Kay is the most wonderful woman in the world. Back to Warm Springs.
1936 - Sec. 2 - 4T - 82 " A nice day. The roads are awful muddy in the woods but dusty near the Agency.
1937 - Weigh 119 lbs. Windy today. My time off is up. May go to work tonite. Wrote to Robair & Arnold.
1938 - Went to the Agency today. Had a flat. The road was pretty ruff.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Dad's Diary
March 4, 2010 - Nice, sunny day today in Warm Springs and central Oregon, maybe low 50's. Lone Ranger took the HOG to Bend for a new stereo system. Pup & I went to pick him up - cost him lunch.
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1934 - Went to church. Saw a show "One Woman's Chance". Rain.
1935 - Saw "Woman in Red" in Salem & stayed with Robair last nite. Saw Supt. Ryan. Back tot Portland. Staying at the Bryn again. Love Kay.
1936 - Ed. went to Old Mill after Naomi so I watched the office. Kay, Baby & I went to the show "In Caliente."
1937 - Arnold & I went to the show "Sons O'Guns". Not so good. Nice weather. Fat can stand on the bed by himself.
1938 - Wrote home & to Walter W. at Burns.
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1934 - Went to church. Saw a show "One Woman's Chance". Rain.
1935 - Saw "Woman in Red" in Salem & stayed with Robair last nite. Saw Supt. Ryan. Back tot Portland. Staying at the Bryn again. Love Kay.
1936 - Ed. went to Old Mill after Naomi so I watched the office. Kay, Baby & I went to the show "In Caliente."
1937 - Arnold & I went to the show "Sons O'Guns". Not so good. Nice weather. Fat can stand on the bed by himself.
1938 - Wrote home & to Walter W. at Burns.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
March 3 and Dad's Diary
2010 - The weather was nice again in Warm Springs, around 50 or so - sprinkling.
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1934 - Left Portland & got at Chemawa in time to see the old gym go up in flames. Saw part of "Dr. Bull" with Robair.
1935 - John D. came home swacked last nite. Went up to the Veterans H. & saw Wes. Kay, Stan & I rode to Chemawa with Robair.
1936 - Ed got back so I took my day off and Rover & I hunted. A very nice day. Baby one month old - 10-1/2 pounds.
1937 - We had Dan & Priscilla for supper. Bob Jackson (?) stayed with us. Kay went to the show.
1938 - A little windy today. Just laid around.
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1934 - Left Portland & got at Chemawa in time to see the old gym go up in flames. Saw part of "Dr. Bull" with Robair.
1935 - John D. came home swacked last nite. Went up to the Veterans H. & saw Wes. Kay, Stan & I rode to Chemawa with Robair.
1936 - Ed got back so I took my day off and Rover & I hunted. A very nice day. Baby one month old - 10-1/2 pounds.
1937 - We had Dan & Priscilla for supper. Bob Jackson (?) stayed with us. Kay went to the show.
1938 - A little windy today. Just laid around.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Diary
March 2, 2010 - The weather in Warm Springs started out warm, reached the low 50's. Then the wind started blowing, the chimes are clanging. Who knows what it's bringing in.
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1934 - Had to say goodbye to Sweets. Wet today. Rode to Agency with Billy Mac & to Portland with Mrs. R. "Saw" Designs for Living".
1935 - Stayed at the Commercial last nite in Madras. Got the 8:30 stage to Portland. Kay & I saw "The Little colonel." Stayed at the Byron.
1936 - Ed. F. isn't here yet so I took his place. Was a keen day. Rover weighed 61#. (Rover was a black collie. I don't know when Dad got him, but he was still around during my lifetime. My sister thinks he lived to be about 17. I remember him from around 1950. Mom told the funny story that Rover came with my Dad but when they wrestled, Rover was on Mom's side. Rover also saved my life, well, I though so, anyway. We were digging roots when I was no taller than a sagebrush. Rover wandered off and I followed him. I was crying since we were lost. But, no-one else knew we were lost because they could see Rover's tail above the sagebrush. He was leading me astray. He was beautiful and very nice. m)
1937 - Walked down the river and Joe Estabrook picked us up. Drove Chas. J. truck home. They gave us fish & deer meat.
1938 - The snow is melting fast. Listened to flood conditions in California over the radio.
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1934 - Had to say goodbye to Sweets. Wet today. Rode to Agency with Billy Mac & to Portland with Mrs. R. "Saw" Designs for Living".
1935 - Stayed at the Commercial last nite in Madras. Got the 8:30 stage to Portland. Kay & I saw "The Little colonel." Stayed at the Byron.
1936 - Ed. F. isn't here yet so I took his place. Was a keen day. Rover weighed 61#. (Rover was a black collie. I don't know when Dad got him, but he was still around during my lifetime. My sister thinks he lived to be about 17. I remember him from around 1950. Mom told the funny story that Rover came with my Dad but when they wrestled, Rover was on Mom's side. Rover also saved my life, well, I though so, anyway. We were digging roots when I was no taller than a sagebrush. Rover wandered off and I followed him. I was crying since we were lost. But, no-one else knew we were lost because they could see Rover's tail above the sagebrush. He was leading me astray. He was beautiful and very nice. m)
1937 - Walked down the river and Joe Estabrook picked us up. Drove Chas. J. truck home. They gave us fish & deer meat.
1938 - The snow is melting fast. Listened to flood conditions in California over the radio.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Dad's Diary
March 1, 2010 - The weather was beautiful today - possibly in the low 60's - in like a lamb! The prediction for the return of the Spring Chinook Salmon is great numbers so I hope there will be enough water for them to return! No HOG riding today.
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1934 - Rain. Can't take it, so I guess I'll go home tomorrow if I can get out. Dowd returned.
1935 - Kay, Stanley & I rode to the Agency in Miller's truck. Saw the show, got our checks and are leaving for Portland,
1936 - Wallace left today. I am on nite watch tonite. We visited Merle all day. Came in like a lamb.
1937 - Got paid $35.20. We ate supper at Dan's. Paid our bill at Massey's. Still fair weather.
1938 - A thin coat of snow fell last nite. Otherwise March came in like a lamb.
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1934 - Rain. Can't take it, so I guess I'll go home tomorrow if I can get out. Dowd returned.
1935 - Kay, Stanley & I rode to the Agency in Miller's truck. Saw the show, got our checks and are leaving for Portland,
1936 - Wallace left today. I am on nite watch tonite. We visited Merle all day. Came in like a lamb.
1937 - Got paid $35.20. We ate supper at Dan's. Paid our bill at Massey's. Still fair weather.
1938 - A thin coat of snow fell last nite. Otherwise March came in like a lamb.
Poetry
Here is another poem written by my mother-in-law. It must have been written in 1941 - her parents' 27th wedding anniversay day was on January 1.
Wedding Bower
Twenty-seven years ago today
God plucked two of His flowers
and united them in a heavenly way,
In a lovey Wedding Bower.
First they bloomed so lovely and gay
Because they were young and eager.
These flowers grew sweeter each day
And to each other became more dear.
As the years passed on
Seeds were sown of the two
And more flowers came along
As fresh as the morning dew.
Dear God, we thank you.
For those two lovely flowers
From your garden, are the dearest two
Ever united in Wedding Bowers.
They are our Mother and Dad.
Today is their twenty-seventh anniversary.
They are the best folks a child ever had.
Thank you, God, for letting them marry.
Phyllis Thompson Shw
To the folks on their anniversary.
Wedding Bower
Twenty-seven years ago today
God plucked two of His flowers
and united them in a heavenly way,
In a lovey Wedding Bower.
First they bloomed so lovely and gay
Because they were young and eager.
These flowers grew sweeter each day
And to each other became more dear.
As the years passed on
Seeds were sown of the two
And more flowers came along
As fresh as the morning dew.
Dear God, we thank you.
For those two lovely flowers
From your garden, are the dearest two
Ever united in Wedding Bowers.
They are our Mother and Dad.
Today is their twenty-seventh anniversary.
They are the best folks a child ever had.
Thank you, God, for letting them marry.
Phyllis Thompson Shw
To the folks on their anniversary.
February 28
2010 - The weather was fabulous in Warm Springs today - up in the 50's and sunny. Makes a guy go outside and do some yardwork, even though he should stay in the house and get well.
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1934 - Lost Sweets.
1935 - Visited Kay this PM. Think I will go to Portland with Kay & John Dillinger tomorrow if it is alright with them. Wes is there. Katheryn V. Smith. 1915 - March 30. Wes Smith, Kay's father was in a truck accident last Monday. I wish the time would come when Kay & I are to get marrieed. It seems so long away.
1936 - Our family is getting along keen.
1937 -
1938 - Worked a little on a belt. Listened to Pick & Pat this evening. Was cool today. Fat & Jean are in good health.
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1934 - Lost Sweets.
1935 - Visited Kay this PM. Think I will go to Portland with Kay & John Dillinger tomorrow if it is alright with them. Wes is there. Katheryn V. Smith. 1915 - March 30. Wes Smith, Kay's father was in a truck accident last Monday. I wish the time would come when Kay & I are to get marrieed. It seems so long away.
1936 - Our family is getting along keen.
1937 -
1938 - Worked a little on a belt. Listened to Pick & Pat this evening. Was cool today. Fat & Jean are in good health.
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