December 1
1934 - Hazel made my fire this morning. After dinner rode down to the Agency for check & waited till 11:30 pm. sent $15.00 home. Lots of snow.
1935 - Cloudy & cold today. My arm is kinda sore. Shot a cat that stole Stanley's deer meat that Vic brought from P.S.
1936 - Was not so cold last nite. Slept nearly all day. Fat knows what a hat is for now.
1937 -
1938 - Hard snow and rain storm. Mostly rain in the afternoon. Went up to Old Mill for gas & saw. Greased the car.
December 2
1934 - Got up late this morning. In afternoon went hunting in the snow. Saw a rabbit. It is pretty cold.
1935 - Cold & foggy today. We got 100". The frost is on the trees & ground just like snow.
1936 - We went to the show "A Message to Garcia" Worked again tonight.
1937 -
1938 - Still raining hard. Cut wood for kitchen. Hard wind in the evening. Making another belt for Doake.
December 3
1934 - Earl gave me a hair cut. Got a piece of cake from Mrs. Chester. We are having real cold weather.
1935 - Another 100 inches today. Still cold & frosty.
1936 - Was kinda cold this evening. Snowed up at the camps.
1937 -
1938 - Amiel came up with my side curtains and moved Doug & Jesse down to Agency. We all went down for our check. We stayed at Amiel's.
December 4
1934 - This evening Vinette, Ed F, P. Lane & I went to the Agency in the bug wagon to the basketball game. Warm Springs beat Culver.
1935 - Got 87" today. Cold. Kay & I went to the show, Joe E. Brown in :Albi Ike".
1936 - The papers are full of Mrs. Simpson & King Ed VIII. Cloudy today. We all have slight colds.
1937 -
1938 - Ray stopped last nite with a hole in his gas tank. We went over to Jesse's in the P.M. Saw a bunny south of Jessie's.
December 5
1934 - John P. & I went over to Schoolie in No. 7. It is awful cold. Ralph McBear is staying with me.
1935 - We got 70" all green trees. Kay got her baby clothes today. Still cold.
1936 - Got 5 quail up Tenino. Was cloudy today. Wes Smith hauled us 3 logs. Moved our toilet over the hill.
1937 -
1938 - Herb was here stuck on the B.S. road. I took him to Old Mill. Burned trash. Still warm weather.
December 6
1934 - Earl moved in with me. John, Adric & I went to the show in No. 7. "Circus Clowns." It was pretty cold.
1935 - Checked "bug" trees today. Rained this morning & then froze. Kay finished a belt.
1936 - Amiel & Liz had roast quail with us. I have 11 days overtime and will take them now.
1937 - Had a fire in camp last nite. 3 cabins burned down. Caused by drunks at HeHe Mill.
1938 - Put on my other curtain. Went to the Agency this evening.
December 7
1934 - Pretty cold. Am going to Portland with Herb W tomorrow.
1935 - Cut wood today. Rover & I went huntig. Hear PWA is opening Monday.
1936 - Cut some blocks of wood. Got Fat's enlarged picture. Took a bath at Camp. Had a real rain last nite.
1937 -
1938 - Started to cut the tree out of the way on the butte. Charlie & Jessie were here.
December 8
1934 - Doud, Herb & I went to Portland. I met Marie F and we went to Chemawa. Took Bud. At dance saw Skipper & Edna Baron (?).
1935 - Hi was down & Glen. Stanley & I went hunting but was out of luck.
1936 - Virginia & Mrs. Robie were here today. Was warm and rainy.
1937 -
1938 - We all went to Agency to let Charlie move in our house. The car is nice & warm now. Played "bingo" at Amiel's.
December 9
1934 - Stayed with Robair last nite. Rode up to Kick-Back with Robair & Arnold. On the way back I drove from HeHe to Old Mill. Cold.
1935 - We got 106 inches today. Keen weather. My watch was an hour slow.
1936 - "The Music Goes Round" good show. Kay went in the evening.
1937 -
1938 - Awful cold today. Took the phone out of the tower. Chester was here today.
December 10
1934 - Wallace came back. Decon's tent burned down. Some more guys are in the can at the Agency. It is still cold & cloudy.
1935 - We got 84" today. Major & I went to wrestling match in Redmond. Hans Schroder & Johnson - Wagner v. Mike Starlich.
1936 - Ate supper with Amiel & Lizzie. Cut my thumb working on the chicken house.
1937 -
1938 - Last nite about 10 I drove out toward B.S. about 5 miles to help Winslow out of the mud & broke an axle. M. Smith towed me in.
December 11
1934 - Wallace & I went over to Schoolie this morning. It warmed up a little today. Won at dice. Listened to radio at Wallie's.
1935 - Rain today. 78" Am sleepy. Did a little beadwork. Our road is awful muddy.
1936 - King Ed VIII resigned. Moved our chickens up to our coop. We have 22.
1937 -
1938 - Charley Tufti came up at noon & we took the wheel off the chev. In P.M. we set traps down the river. Pretty cold today.
December 12
1934 - Drove the flunkies, Dora Mc, F. Charley & K. Smith to HeHe in the bug wagon after supper. Won $1.00 with the dice.
1935 - We got 96" today. Cold, a little snow fell. We finished our section - 32.
1936 - Killed a duck. Got paid $35.20. Hunted up the creek - nothing. Got 8 quail up Tenino.
1937 -
1938 - Joe Mule got stuck & I fixed his Chev. Nick & U.S. 7 left a couple of thermometers here. Burning logs north of camp. Went to wresting bouts at Labor Temple in Portland with Cliff & B___ in B.S. Saw Walter A. O'D___, Clark. Drove Back.
December 13
1934 - Won some more with the dice Road to the show in the Bug Wagon with the flunkies & Ed. F. Dr. Bull was the show.
1935 - New sec. - 7 have to walk. Got 84" Joe Louis knocked out Paulino. Good day today.
1936 - Buster Bruno and his family were here most of the day. Cut my wood up.
1937 -
1938 - Lowest reading last nite was 4 above. Cold throughout the day. Finished another belt for Doaks. Can walk on the pond at the mill on ice.
December 14
1934 - Cold. Ed Forest & I went to the Agency to see the basketball game at Madras but was too late. Read "The Day of the Beast."
1935 - Cut wood. Our wood pile is getting low. Stan & I went hunting rabbits, nothing. Moved the stove around.
1936 - Went up to Dan's and listened to the fight. Joe L. K.O.'d - Eddy Simms in 26 seconds.
1937 -
1938 - Burned brush & cut wood. It was 9 above last nite.
December 15
1934 - Ed & I stayed at the Agency. Got my gov't clothes & then went to Bend with Ralph Mc, Royal R & F. Charley.
1935 - Cut more wood. Kinda cold & cloudy. Laid around the house. Italy & Ethiopia still fighting.
1936 - Killed 2 quail. We bought a bunch of Christmas presents. Warm weather.
1937 -
1938 - Cloudy but warmer at nites. Cut some more wood. Still trying to get the old axle out.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Dad's Diary November 16 - 30
November 16
1934 - Have a new shack to live in. It is trying to clear up but can't. Got a letter from Sam Walker, at Riverside.
1935 - Went up and saw Welder and got on the I.E.C. W.O. Pete borrowed my .22.
1936 - Slept at home. Cloudy today. Hunted but no luck.
1937 -
1938 - Amiel & Doak moved down. Rain and high wind all day. Burned trash across the river. Went to Agency with Earl & Dora after supper.
November 17
1934 - Ed F, John Parr & I went to the Agency this afternoon in the bug wagon. The road was awful slippery.
1935 - This P.M. Earle F. gave me a hair cut. Wallace, Stan & I went rabbit hunting. Stan got one.
1936 - Rained a little last nite. Finished "The Return of Joan" by Joseph McCord.
1937 -
1938 - Burned trash across river. Played 500 with Dora & Earl after supper. Finished reading "A Miller for Marty" by Stewart M. Emery.
November 18
1934 - Laid around today & read stories. Wallace was over. It snowed this evening. Old Mill beat HeHe 6-0 football.
1935 - Dr. Johnstone examined me. Okey. Got a blood test. Smallpox vac. and Tp shot. Cut wood a P.M on E.C.W payroll.
1936 - Was foggy this morning. Took a bath and saw the show "Miss Pacific Fleet."
1937 -
1938 - Helped Earl get some wood. There were two trees across the Butte road.
November 19
1934 - We had cold rain most of the day. Getting on to my work here. There are 82 men in camp.
1935 - Went "Bugging" today. D. Roberts is my pardner. They had a fire in the laundry this evening. Got 116" today.
1936 - Slept most of the day. Was cold last nite. Warm and sunny today.
1937 -
1938 - Fat & I went to the Agency. We got our pictures. Was a nice day.
November 20
1934 - Rain. Won a pack of Luckies today from Geo. Gray with my galloping dominoes. Billy got stuck on the grade.
1935 - Went "Bugging" again. Got 88" today (?). Kay & I went to the show "Peck's Bad Boy."
1936 - Was warm in the daytime but cold at nite. Loaned Jumbo my gun.
1937 -
1938 - Snowed a little this morning. Charlie Tufti cut my hair. Helped him cut wood in the P.M.
November 21
1934 - Still cold & rainy. Was over to Mr. & Mrs. Rusch's house this evening. Showed Dick my pictures.
1935 - Foggy all day. Nearly got left in the woods about 8 miles from Agency. 96"
1936 - Didn't have to work this evening. Have 11 days ahead.
1937 -
1938 - Was awful cold today. Fell a tree across the river for wood.
November 22
1934 - Earl drove Dick's car to the Agency. We saw a show "Conquerers"
1935 - Dan, Charles & I got 110" today. Cut some wood. Rained in the evening. Vic was here today from Peter's Spring.
1936 - Helped Avex lay brick. Millers and Rhoans & I went duck hunting at Hot Springs & rabbit at Madras.
1937 -
1938 - Still cold. Cut wood & burned old logs across the creek. Went to Agency for Doak's belt. Dan said it was 3 below there yesterday nite.
November 23
1934 - Made out time slips. Cold & rainey. Old Mill.
1935 - Cut wood. Claude & I went hunting. He got a rabbit. Vic brought a buck in this evening.
1936 - Worked on the house A.M. Killed a duck & 2 quail P.M. taking my extra time.
1937 -
1938 - Cut wood. Went to Simnasho to send orders to Wards and Sears. Fat & I went to Jessie's for a chicken. Norman was here.
November 24
1934 - Went over to Schoolie & helped Wallace with his time slips. Came back to John's & then stayed at Wallace's house.
1935 - Took my shots. Rover went to Dry Hollow this afternoon. Cloudy today. Cut wood.
1936 - Jane & I went up Tenino & I killed 2 quail.
1937 -
1938 - Thanksgiving Day. After dinner we all went down to Amiel's at Katchia's play. Was awful cold coming back. Forest fires in Cal.
November 25
1934 - It snowed & rained today. Schoolie is closing up tomorrow. Most of the time slips are done.
1935 - Got stuck on the way to "?" & had to push. 78" Rover came back. Was a keen day today. Madeline visited us this evening.
1936 - Cold. Killed 2 quail. We all went to the show "Dark Angel." Kay went to the dance after.
1937 - We ate dinner at the camp dining hall. It rained most of the day.
1938 - Cut more wood. Nice clear day but awful cold.
November 26
1934 - Men moved out of Schoolie today. Got the time slips done and rode over to Old Mill in No. 3. Hazel Scott rode on my lap.
1935 - Drew "Bug" maps today. Amiel was here today. Kay was kinda sick. We are having good weather. Weigh 120.5
1936 - Killed a chicken and we had a big Thanksgiving dinner. Got my check for $32.00.
1937 -
1938 - Cut wood. Wash. U beat Wash. St. Went to Agency & took Doak's belt down. Got $2.50.
November 27
1934 - Hazel & I rode down to the Agency with John P. I made up Schoolie time & recap. Ed, John & I came back to Old Mill at 4 PM.
1935 - Dan, Chas. Town & I got 102 inches today. Good weather. Burned my leather gloves. Saw "Lady By Choice."
1936 - Rode over to Redmond with Stanley. Pd. my bill at Hartleys. Got more groceries. Forest fires on coast.
1937 -
1938 - Cut wood & burned logs. Cool but clear.
November 28
1934 - Snow. John P. & I got stuck on project 9. We have 110 as Schoolie closed last Monday.
1935 - Kay & I had dinner at Mildred's. Stanley killed our chicken. Rover & I went hunting before dinner. Good weather.
1936 - Cut some wood & worked around the house. Fat is getting his 8th tooth.
1937 -
1938 - Cut wood. Started napkin rings of Xmas. At bed time we are having hail & sleet.
November 29
1934 - Had a dandy dinner, turkey. After supper John P., Haze & Dora & I rode to Agency & saw a show " From Headquarters." Good show.
1935 - We got 98 inches today. Cold in morning but good weather. (98 inches is cutting down trees that have pine beetles).
1936 - Was real cold last nite. Will go back to work tomorrow nite. Still have 6 days overtime.
1937 -
1938 - Burned brush & cut wood. Coat of ice on the ground. Saw Lee Grenier at the Agency.
November 30
1934 - Had a lot of snow today. Got a letter from the folks. Wallace was over. Evans was canned as was Geo. Geary, Jr. Another month gone. My roommate Bill Duffy went to The Dalles at end of month.
1935 - Got my last shot today. Zelma & I had target practice. Nice day. Cut wood. It won't be long till Christmas now. Sure is going fast. We will have a bigger family soon.
1936 - Sent some films for development. We are burning lots of wood now. Fat is growing fast. Weighs over 22 pounds.
1937 -
1938 - Cloudy with showers throughout the day. It is warmer now. Finished cutting my tree.
1934 - Have a new shack to live in. It is trying to clear up but can't. Got a letter from Sam Walker, at Riverside.
1935 - Went up and saw Welder and got on the I.E.C. W.O. Pete borrowed my .22.
1936 - Slept at home. Cloudy today. Hunted but no luck.
1937 -
1938 - Amiel & Doak moved down. Rain and high wind all day. Burned trash across the river. Went to Agency with Earl & Dora after supper.
November 17
1934 - Ed F, John Parr & I went to the Agency this afternoon in the bug wagon. The road was awful slippery.
1935 - This P.M. Earle F. gave me a hair cut. Wallace, Stan & I went rabbit hunting. Stan got one.
1936 - Rained a little last nite. Finished "The Return of Joan" by Joseph McCord.
1937 -
1938 - Burned trash across river. Played 500 with Dora & Earl after supper. Finished reading "A Miller for Marty" by Stewart M. Emery.
November 18
1934 - Laid around today & read stories. Wallace was over. It snowed this evening. Old Mill beat HeHe 6-0 football.
1935 - Dr. Johnstone examined me. Okey. Got a blood test. Smallpox vac. and Tp shot. Cut wood a P.M on E.C.W payroll.
1936 - Was foggy this morning. Took a bath and saw the show "Miss Pacific Fleet."
1937 -
1938 - Helped Earl get some wood. There were two trees across the Butte road.
November 19
1934 - We had cold rain most of the day. Getting on to my work here. There are 82 men in camp.
1935 - Went "Bugging" today. D. Roberts is my pardner. They had a fire in the laundry this evening. Got 116" today.
1936 - Slept most of the day. Was cold last nite. Warm and sunny today.
1937 -
1938 - Fat & I went to the Agency. We got our pictures. Was a nice day.
November 20
1934 - Rain. Won a pack of Luckies today from Geo. Gray with my galloping dominoes. Billy got stuck on the grade.
1935 - Went "Bugging" again. Got 88" today (?). Kay & I went to the show "Peck's Bad Boy."
1936 - Was warm in the daytime but cold at nite. Loaned Jumbo my gun.
1937 -
1938 - Snowed a little this morning. Charlie Tufti cut my hair. Helped him cut wood in the P.M.
November 21
1934 - Still cold & rainy. Was over to Mr. & Mrs. Rusch's house this evening. Showed Dick my pictures.
1935 - Foggy all day. Nearly got left in the woods about 8 miles from Agency. 96"
1936 - Didn't have to work this evening. Have 11 days ahead.
1937 -
1938 - Was awful cold today. Fell a tree across the river for wood.
November 22
1934 - Earl drove Dick's car to the Agency. We saw a show "Conquerers"
1935 - Dan, Charles & I got 110" today. Cut some wood. Rained in the evening. Vic was here today from Peter's Spring.
1936 - Helped Avex lay brick. Millers and Rhoans & I went duck hunting at Hot Springs & rabbit at Madras.
1937 -
1938 - Still cold. Cut wood & burned old logs across the creek. Went to Agency for Doak's belt. Dan said it was 3 below there yesterday nite.
November 23
1934 - Made out time slips. Cold & rainey. Old Mill.
1935 - Cut wood. Claude & I went hunting. He got a rabbit. Vic brought a buck in this evening.
1936 - Worked on the house A.M. Killed a duck & 2 quail P.M. taking my extra time.
1937 -
1938 - Cut wood. Went to Simnasho to send orders to Wards and Sears. Fat & I went to Jessie's for a chicken. Norman was here.
November 24
1934 - Went over to Schoolie & helped Wallace with his time slips. Came back to John's & then stayed at Wallace's house.
1935 - Took my shots. Rover went to Dry Hollow this afternoon. Cloudy today. Cut wood.
1936 - Jane & I went up Tenino & I killed 2 quail.
1937 -
1938 - Thanksgiving Day. After dinner we all went down to Amiel's at Katchia's play. Was awful cold coming back. Forest fires in Cal.
November 25
1934 - It snowed & rained today. Schoolie is closing up tomorrow. Most of the time slips are done.
1935 - Got stuck on the way to "?" & had to push. 78" Rover came back. Was a keen day today. Madeline visited us this evening.
1936 - Cold. Killed 2 quail. We all went to the show "Dark Angel." Kay went to the dance after.
1937 - We ate dinner at the camp dining hall. It rained most of the day.
1938 - Cut more wood. Nice clear day but awful cold.
November 26
1934 - Men moved out of Schoolie today. Got the time slips done and rode over to Old Mill in No. 3. Hazel Scott rode on my lap.
1935 - Drew "Bug" maps today. Amiel was here today. Kay was kinda sick. We are having good weather. Weigh 120.5
1936 - Killed a chicken and we had a big Thanksgiving dinner. Got my check for $32.00.
1937 -
1938 - Cut wood. Wash. U beat Wash. St. Went to Agency & took Doak's belt down. Got $2.50.
November 27
1934 - Hazel & I rode down to the Agency with John P. I made up Schoolie time & recap. Ed, John & I came back to Old Mill at 4 PM.
1935 - Dan, Chas. Town & I got 102 inches today. Good weather. Burned my leather gloves. Saw "Lady By Choice."
1936 - Rode over to Redmond with Stanley. Pd. my bill at Hartleys. Got more groceries. Forest fires on coast.
1937 -
1938 - Cut wood & burned logs. Cool but clear.
November 28
1934 - Snow. John P. & I got stuck on project 9. We have 110 as Schoolie closed last Monday.
1935 - Kay & I had dinner at Mildred's. Stanley killed our chicken. Rover & I went hunting before dinner. Good weather.
1936 - Cut some wood & worked around the house. Fat is getting his 8th tooth.
1937 -
1938 - Cut wood. Started napkin rings of Xmas. At bed time we are having hail & sleet.
November 29
1934 - Had a dandy dinner, turkey. After supper John P., Haze & Dora & I rode to Agency & saw a show " From Headquarters." Good show.
1935 - We got 98 inches today. Cold in morning but good weather. (98 inches is cutting down trees that have pine beetles).
1936 - Was real cold last nite. Will go back to work tomorrow nite. Still have 6 days overtime.
1937 -
1938 - Burned brush & cut wood. Coat of ice on the ground. Saw Lee Grenier at the Agency.
November 30
1934 - Had a lot of snow today. Got a letter from the folks. Wallace was over. Evans was canned as was Geo. Geary, Jr. Another month gone. My roommate Bill Duffy went to The Dalles at end of month.
1935 - Got my last shot today. Zelma & I had target practice. Nice day. Cut wood. It won't be long till Christmas now. Sure is going fast. We will have a bigger family soon.
1936 - Sent some films for development. We are burning lots of wood now. Fat is growing fast. Weighs over 22 pounds.
1937 -
1938 - Cloudy with showers throughout the day. It is warmer now. Finished cutting my tree.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Puff
I've been remiss excluding our Puff Kitty from the pictures. Puff is 8 years of age, very fluffy, tolerates dogs who live with us. She and Chinto, our dobie who died in Feburary, were almost exactly the same age. She was born 8-11-01 and he was 9-29-01. They had a lot of fun together - she's still straightening out the dogs - I guess that's her job and she does it well. Here she is on her leopard blanket on her throne:
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Family Gathering 12-17-09
Some of the Courtney gang gathered on Thursday, December 17, at the High Desert Museum, south of Bend, Oregon. My sister, Gloria and her husband Jim Keene, came from Otter Rock, Oregon, on the coast, for an appoointment in Bend. Afterwards, some of us gathered to have lunch at the Museum. It was lots of fun to get some of us (there are 7 brothers and sisters) together and wish each other love and happiness!
Pinky Beymer is on the left, Mavis, Gloria, Jim holding Adolph, and brother Terry. Nat was the photographer.
Pinky Beymer is on the left, Mavis, Gloria, Jim holding Adolph, and brother Terry. Nat was the photographer.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Dad's Diary November 1 - 15
November 1
1934 - Went to the Agency this evening and saw a show "The Key." Had a awful time as they graded the road and it was raining.
1935 - Worked on our new house and moved in. Just like living in a refrigerator. We will have to get a warm stove.
1936 - Rained last nite. Finished moving. Amiel and his wife visited us. Oregon U beat Wash. U 7-0 yesterday.
1937 -
1938 - Rode to Agency with Cliff in the evening.
November 2
1934 - Rain today. Went to Agency in the truck & got my check. Sent 14.40 to J.T. Rode into Portland in W. Smith's Viking.
1935 - Went to Bend with Hi. Saw "Way Down East" it was good. . Sure was cold at Bend. Snow on streets and sidewalks.
1936 - Was awful cold last nite. Good thing we moved. Was cloudy today.
1937 -
1938 - Dora & Earl had a daughter today. Cut wood. Raining hard at bed time.
November 3
1934 - There was lots of snow at Government Camp. Went to Vancouver in the afternoon for beer & got stuck in mud.
1935 - Chickens & colt freezing. Packed up some lumber from the little tent. Kay got another warm stove. Claude helped me today.
1936 - Fat is 9 months old today. Robert Smith put 2 of our windows in.
1937 -
1938 - The wind blew down our clothesline and a tree over the kitchen.
November 4
1934 - Still raining. At 4 in the afternoon we started for W.S. Flynn drove. The weather is better. Not much snow at G.C.
1935 - Fixed up our tent some more and in afternoon Rover & I went hunting towards Geo. Tommy's - across to River & up.
1936 - We all went to the show "Every Body's Old Man." Drove the Woopie today.
1937 -
1938 - We went after our $42.00 check. Wasn't so windy today.
November 5
1934 - Slept in the hospital tent at the Agency camp. Rode back to Schoolie in John's truck. Still cloudy & wet weather.
1935 - Weather is getting warmer. Carried up some more lumber from the little tent.
1936 - Drove the Woopie again. Killed a quail this evening.
1937 -
1938 - Listened to Huskies win their first game of the season from Stanford. Played 500 at Earl's.
November 6
Went over to Wallace's & listened to radiio. Nan Robie made some candy. Still rainy. Reva has forgotten me.
1935 - Cut some wood today and fixed some shelves. Saw Earl Farrow.
1936 - Drove the Woopie. Rusty left again.
1937 -
1938 - Awful cool last nite. We went over to Louis's but he wasn't there. Snow on the high places. Amiel & Earl ate supper with us.
November 7
1934 - Rain. Rode up on the hill (P-16) with John. The men are still burning brush above Deer Spring.
1935 - Went to Bend with Hi & saw "The Last Days of Pompeii". At Agency Kay & I saw "Hell in the Heavens."
1936 - Was cold last nite. Fixed the roof and walked up to Dry Hollow. Walked back in 1 hour 10 min. (I think it is about 7 miles from Warm Springs to Dry Hollow - m)
1937 -
1938 - Cliff & I went to Madras at 5 P.M.
November 8
1934 - Cloudy yet. This evening went to the Agency & saw "Twenty Million Sweethearts." They have a new machine now.
1935 - Cut some wood & packed up some more lumber from the little tent. Annie & Vic & Mildred visited us this evening.
1936 - Killed a cottontail and a quail this afternoon.
1937 -
1938 - It started to snow this evening. Played cards with Doaks & brothers family.
November 9
1934 - Still cloudy & rainy. Liked the show so well I will see it again. The Mills Brothers are in it.
1935 - Stan, Claude & I hauled up my lumber in the wagon. Claude & I went hunting around Geo. Tommy's place.
1936 - Worked across the creek. Was awful cold today.
1937 -
1938 - Sissy took a step today. It snowed most of the day. Doaks & his bro. were over.
November 10
1934 - It c leared up today. Went hunting with my .22 but didn't see anything to shoot at.
1935 - Claude & I drove up to Hollywood. Hunted on way back. Killed a porer-pine and a quail.
1936 - Worked a little this morning Have to keep kerosene stoves burning all nite at the hospital.
1937 -
1938 - Fat & I rode out & burned brush yesterday. Took Kay & the kids to Jessie's to visit - Cliff & I drove up to Schoolie in snow.
November 11
1934 - It is still trying to snow or rain. Tramped through the brush along the river. I hear that Marge Sampson & George Meachem were married.
1935 - Cut wood today. It is getting warmer. War still going on in Ethiopia. Maybe in China or Japan also.
1936 - Slept and hunted today. Kay & Fat went to the show. Weigh 119 lbs.
1937 -
1938 - They started to move the White house out for the farmers. Japs are licking the Chinks.
November 12
1934 - Still cloudy & cold. Cut a little wood today. This evening went over to Wallaces (Wallace Parr from Pendleton) & listened to the radio.
1935 - Expected PWA to start today but it didn't Still just laying around.
1936 - Wasn't so cold last nite. Slept a little today. The folks (my folks) are in Palm City, CA. (His adoptive parents, Rev. & Mrs. L. A. Ellsworth. - m)
1937 -
1938 - Didn't do much today. Listened to Washington U. beat U.S.C. In the evening Cliff & I went to Madras. Met Mark Edes.
November 13
1934 - Still rainy & Cloudy. Lost at the dice games. I guess Reva has forgotten me.
1935 - The weather has gotten warmer. We went to the show "Beyond the Law." Built a porch for wood & Rover.
1936 - Got paid $35.20. Got some wood and shoes at Massey's. Zelma is with Kay tonite.
1937 -
1938 - In the P.M. I dug 5 sacks of spuds for Bart. He gave me 3 sacks.
November 14
1938 - It rained some more today. Won 2 cents rolling the bones today. The month sure is rolling along.
1935 - Worked on my LaSalle course today. Kay & I did a little beadwork this evening.
1936 - Worked last nite. Am gettin g about 7 hours over time.
1937 -
1938 - Went to Agency with Cliff as he & Louise (?) moved down. A little rain fell in the evening.
November 15
1934 - Was transferred to Old Mill as time keeper. Went to show tonite on Schoolie truck. "A Navy Honorably Guy" - Joe E. Brown.
1935 - Cut wood & visited Jane today. The weather is fair for this time of the year.
19365 - Worked last nite. Wasn't so cold. Wash. U beat USC 12 to 0. Killed a quail.
1937 -
1938 - Warmer todasy. Got a letter from home. They finished moving 5 cabins. Dug 2 sacks of spuds this evening.
1934 - Went to the Agency this evening and saw a show "The Key." Had a awful time as they graded the road and it was raining.
1935 - Worked on our new house and moved in. Just like living in a refrigerator. We will have to get a warm stove.
1936 - Rained last nite. Finished moving. Amiel and his wife visited us. Oregon U beat Wash. U 7-0 yesterday.
1937 -
1938 - Rode to Agency with Cliff in the evening.
November 2
1934 - Rain today. Went to Agency in the truck & got my check. Sent 14.40 to J.T. Rode into Portland in W. Smith's Viking.
1935 - Went to Bend with Hi. Saw "Way Down East" it was good. . Sure was cold at Bend. Snow on streets and sidewalks.
1936 - Was awful cold last nite. Good thing we moved. Was cloudy today.
1937 -
1938 - Dora & Earl had a daughter today. Cut wood. Raining hard at bed time.
November 3
1934 - There was lots of snow at Government Camp. Went to Vancouver in the afternoon for beer & got stuck in mud.
1935 - Chickens & colt freezing. Packed up some lumber from the little tent. Kay got another warm stove. Claude helped me today.
1936 - Fat is 9 months old today. Robert Smith put 2 of our windows in.
1937 -
1938 - The wind blew down our clothesline and a tree over the kitchen.
November 4
1934 - Still raining. At 4 in the afternoon we started for W.S. Flynn drove. The weather is better. Not much snow at G.C.
1935 - Fixed up our tent some more and in afternoon Rover & I went hunting towards Geo. Tommy's - across to River & up.
1936 - We all went to the show "Every Body's Old Man." Drove the Woopie today.
1937 -
1938 - We went after our $42.00 check. Wasn't so windy today.
November 5
1934 - Slept in the hospital tent at the Agency camp. Rode back to Schoolie in John's truck. Still cloudy & wet weather.
1935 - Weather is getting warmer. Carried up some more lumber from the little tent.
1936 - Drove the Woopie again. Killed a quail this evening.
1937 -
1938 - Listened to Huskies win their first game of the season from Stanford. Played 500 at Earl's.
November 6
Went over to Wallace's & listened to radiio. Nan Robie made some candy. Still rainy. Reva has forgotten me.
1935 - Cut some wood today and fixed some shelves. Saw Earl Farrow.
1936 - Drove the Woopie. Rusty left again.
1937 -
1938 - Awful cool last nite. We went over to Louis's but he wasn't there. Snow on the high places. Amiel & Earl ate supper with us.
November 7
1934 - Rain. Rode up on the hill (P-16) with John. The men are still burning brush above Deer Spring.
1935 - Went to Bend with Hi & saw "The Last Days of Pompeii". At Agency Kay & I saw "Hell in the Heavens."
1936 - Was cold last nite. Fixed the roof and walked up to Dry Hollow. Walked back in 1 hour 10 min. (I think it is about 7 miles from Warm Springs to Dry Hollow - m)
1937 -
1938 - Cliff & I went to Madras at 5 P.M.
November 8
1934 - Cloudy yet. This evening went to the Agency & saw "Twenty Million Sweethearts." They have a new machine now.
1935 - Cut some wood & packed up some more lumber from the little tent. Annie & Vic & Mildred visited us this evening.
1936 - Killed a cottontail and a quail this afternoon.
1937 -
1938 - It started to snow this evening. Played cards with Doaks & brothers family.
November 9
1934 - Still cloudy & rainy. Liked the show so well I will see it again. The Mills Brothers are in it.
1935 - Stan, Claude & I hauled up my lumber in the wagon. Claude & I went hunting around Geo. Tommy's place.
1936 - Worked across the creek. Was awful cold today.
1937 -
1938 - Sissy took a step today. It snowed most of the day. Doaks & his bro. were over.
November 10
1934 - It c leared up today. Went hunting with my .22 but didn't see anything to shoot at.
1935 - Claude & I drove up to Hollywood. Hunted on way back. Killed a porer-pine and a quail.
1936 - Worked a little this morning Have to keep kerosene stoves burning all nite at the hospital.
1937 -
1938 - Fat & I rode out & burned brush yesterday. Took Kay & the kids to Jessie's to visit - Cliff & I drove up to Schoolie in snow.
November 11
1934 - It is still trying to snow or rain. Tramped through the brush along the river. I hear that Marge Sampson & George Meachem were married.
1935 - Cut wood today. It is getting warmer. War still going on in Ethiopia. Maybe in China or Japan also.
1936 - Slept and hunted today. Kay & Fat went to the show. Weigh 119 lbs.
1937 -
1938 - They started to move the White house out for the farmers. Japs are licking the Chinks.
November 12
1934 - Still cloudy & cold. Cut a little wood today. This evening went over to Wallaces (Wallace Parr from Pendleton) & listened to the radio.
1935 - Expected PWA to start today but it didn't Still just laying around.
1936 - Wasn't so cold last nite. Slept a little today. The folks (my folks) are in Palm City, CA. (His adoptive parents, Rev. & Mrs. L. A. Ellsworth. - m)
1937 -
1938 - Didn't do much today. Listened to Washington U. beat U.S.C. In the evening Cliff & I went to Madras. Met Mark Edes.
November 13
1934 - Still rainy & Cloudy. Lost at the dice games. I guess Reva has forgotten me.
1935 - The weather has gotten warmer. We went to the show "Beyond the Law." Built a porch for wood & Rover.
1936 - Got paid $35.20. Got some wood and shoes at Massey's. Zelma is with Kay tonite.
1937 -
1938 - In the P.M. I dug 5 sacks of spuds for Bart. He gave me 3 sacks.
November 14
1938 - It rained some more today. Won 2 cents rolling the bones today. The month sure is rolling along.
1935 - Worked on my LaSalle course today. Kay & I did a little beadwork this evening.
1936 - Worked last nite. Am gettin g about 7 hours over time.
1937 -
1938 - Went to Agency with Cliff as he & Louise (?) moved down. A little rain fell in the evening.
November 15
1934 - Was transferred to Old Mill as time keeper. Went to show tonite on Schoolie truck. "A Navy Honorably Guy" - Joe E. Brown.
1935 - Cut wood & visited Jane today. The weather is fair for this time of the year.
19365 - Worked last nite. Wasn't so cold. Wash. U beat USC 12 to 0. Killed a quail.
1937 -
1938 - Warmer todasy. Got a letter from home. They finished moving 5 cabins. Dug 2 sacks of spuds this evening.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Dad's Diary Oct 16 - 31
October 16
1934 - Rode up to Buckskin Meadow with John P. this morning. Snow up there.
1935 - Rode to Agency with Jumbo. Had a hard time making the car go. Saw a show "Let's Fall in Line."
1936 - Work across the creek. Was cold this morning. Bought a stove from Jumbo.
1937 - About 35 men moved in from Old Mill. I was very busy.
1938 - Cliff & I went to The Dalles. No fish. Ate supper with Walt & Donna. Got back late.
October 17
1934 - Went for a walk taking some lunches out to the men.
1935 - Vic & Pop brought us up last nite. Kay & I packed all day. My finger is getting along fine. More tomorrow.
1936 - Matte took us to Redmond. Got a couple of roof jacks.
1937 - Still getting straightened out. A little rain fell.
1938 - Still cool but clear. Took it easy today as I am pretty sleepy.
October 18
1934 - Went down to the Agency and saw "College Coash." Am working on time slips.
1935 - Ted moved us down. Kay stayed at home & I slept with Earl Wasson. Moved down at PWA Camp.
1936 - Matte brought our stove over. Kay scrubbed our house and I worked on it.
1937 - 10 more men from the Agency yesterday.
1938 - Took a picture of Jean in Rover's house. Caught a 17" Dollie in the dam with a grasshopper. Charlie & Georgie were here.
October 19
1934 - Rode up to Buckskin Meadows this afternoon. Elmer Robie is leaving tomorrow.
1935 - Stan & Alvis helped me put up the little tent. Windy & cold today. Will put up the big tent this week.
1936 - Manuel is talking about a steady job for me. Got our saw and lock.
1937 - Dan & Priscilla stopped here today. Freezing at nites again.
1938 - We went to Agency & Madras with Cliff & Amiel. Cool at nites.
October 20
1934 - John Petite & I went hunting but didn't see anything. Got a letter from Reva at last.
1935 - Started to put up the big tent but may move it some other place. Kay & I walked up to her house.
1936 - Was cold last nite. Working across the creek.
1937 - Arnold came up today. Finished reading "Double Wedding."
1938 - We took Sissy down to see Dr. Snooks as she had the hives. Was warm during the day.
October 21
1934 - Rained all nite and most of the day. Wrote to Reva.
1935 - Saw Jane Miller. Got my finger dressed. John Petitte paid us $3.25. He might leave here.
1936 - Kay went to the show while Fat and I stayed home.
1937 - I got a hair cut A.M. & rode out to Bear Springs & saw U. Johnson. Took the first picture of Jean with Fat.
1938 - Rode to Agency with Cliff after supper. Was kinda sick today.
October 22
1934 - Still cold & rainy. Went up towards Mt. Wilson with John P. Rain & snow up there. Got a letter from Goose Egg.
1935 - I weigh 115 pounds. Freezing at nites but nice weather during the day. We might move up near Agency.
1936 - Matte Duffy ate dinner with us. Saw the show "The Story of Louis Pasteur."
1937 - Clear & warm but cold at nite. Arnold went to Agency. Earl's & Dora's dance.
1938 - Listened to Fordham wallop Oregon U today. Cliff & I drank some beer with C. Motchman & M. Chamberlain this evening.
October23
1934 - Still raining. The roads are getting soft. The men are burning brush. 67 camp total.
1935 - Kay & I went to the show "Charlie Chan in London." Tore up the frame of the big tent to more near house.
1936 - Worked across the creek. Cut boards for piers all day. Nice weather.
1937 - Went to the Agency today. Went to Old Mill on the way back.
1938 - Amiel, Cliff & I travelled. I drove from Woodburn to Corvallis to Orgon City. Got back to camp early for a change. Lots of rain on the way back.
October 24
1934 - Cleared up this morning. Looked for arrowheads on the ball field, no luck. T. Keluche was taken to Portland for pendicitis.
1935 - Kay went to The Dalles with Annie & Vic. Rover weighs 55 lbs. Wes moved our large tent frame up near the Agency house.
1936 - Put up my roof jacks. Nice weather. Bought a heater for $8.50.
1937 - Have a bunch of new men from the Agency today.
1938 - Had a heavy fog this morning - Chinks & Japs still fighting.
October 25
1934 - A pretty nice day. Saw a show "Gentleman Jimmy" at Agency.
1935 - Helped Wes haul logs from Peter's Pasture Road to Agency for wood. Rover just made it up. Was warm today.
1936 - Moved some things up to the house and worked on the house.
1937 - About time for time slips. Norval started as tool checker.
1938 - Urban B. was up for a load of sawdust.
October 26
1934 - It is rainy at bed time. Working on time slips.
1935 - Helped Wes Smith haul another load. Drove Hi Smith's car to Hot Springs, took a bath & drove back. Kay didn't return.
1936 - Traded Oren my .22 for .410. Paid Frank for the Oregonian.
1937 - Went to the Agency today for meal cost. Was a nice day.
1938 - Just about have all the boards off of the cabin I am tearing down.
October 27
1934 - Worked on time slips most of the morning. Went to the Agency & saw W.S. beat Prineville 34 - 0.
1935 - Went to Bend with Hi. He took me to a show "The Big Broadcast of 1936." It sure was good. Kay returned this evening.
1936 - Got paid $35.20. Shot a quail this evening.
1937 -
1938 - Clouded up this afternoon. Earl & Dora moved over here.
October 28
1934 - Worked on the time slips today. It is cloudy but no rain.
1935 - Windy today. Kay & I ate dinner at Picards. I worked a little on our tent. My thumb is getting better. Stats-Ethopo War (?)
1936 - Cold at nite but nice in the day time. Fat & I stayed home.
1937 -
1938 - Cloudy and a little rain in the P.M. Rode down to Tygh Valley last nite with Cliff, Linton & Green.
October 29
1934 - Wallace & I spent the day at the Agency making our recap for the time and cost.
1935 - It snowed today. Worked a little on the tent.
1936 - Went to the show "Strike Me Pink." Has been getting colder lately. Kay got 4 windows $1.82.
1937 -
1938 - Worked most of the day. Listened to USC beat Oregon U 31 to 7.
October 30
1934 - Rain. Rode up on P-16 with John P and we got stuck. It is another month gone. Lost 10 cents to H.G in crap games.
1935 - More snow. Rode up to Boulder with Rusty for a load of wood. He moved our things up to Agency house.
1936 - Was cloudy most of the day. Killed 3 quail after work. Fat is getting more teeth.
1937 -
1938 - Rain in the morning. We all rode down to Charley Jackson's. Got one quail. Was cool coming back.
October 31
1934 - Found an arrowhead on the ball field today. Rain. Archie is fixing my bow and some arrows, also a canoe. Reva has been gone 2 months. I believe she has forgotten our afternoon horseback rides.
1935 - Got the big tent up. Saw a show "The Westerner". Staying at Agency house. Very cold. Alvis is at Chemawa. It sure is cold. They have been having earthquakes in Montana. My thumb is okay.
1936 - Kay and Fat went to town. I moved our things up to the new house. We slept in the new house.
1937 -
1938 - A nice day with rain in the evening. Rode out to the irrigation work in the P.M. They had a halloween party but I made a fob. Fat weighs 32#7-1/2 oz, Sissy 22-1/2#, 6 teeth
1934 - Rode up to Buckskin Meadow with John P. this morning. Snow up there.
1935 - Rode to Agency with Jumbo. Had a hard time making the car go. Saw a show "Let's Fall in Line."
1936 - Work across the creek. Was cold this morning. Bought a stove from Jumbo.
1937 - About 35 men moved in from Old Mill. I was very busy.
1938 - Cliff & I went to The Dalles. No fish. Ate supper with Walt & Donna. Got back late.
October 17
1934 - Went for a walk taking some lunches out to the men.
1935 - Vic & Pop brought us up last nite. Kay & I packed all day. My finger is getting along fine. More tomorrow.
1936 - Matte took us to Redmond. Got a couple of roof jacks.
1937 - Still getting straightened out. A little rain fell.
1938 - Still cool but clear. Took it easy today as I am pretty sleepy.
October 18
1934 - Went down to the Agency and saw "College Coash." Am working on time slips.
1935 - Ted moved us down. Kay stayed at home & I slept with Earl Wasson. Moved down at PWA Camp.
1936 - Matte brought our stove over. Kay scrubbed our house and I worked on it.
1937 - 10 more men from the Agency yesterday.
1938 - Took a picture of Jean in Rover's house. Caught a 17" Dollie in the dam with a grasshopper. Charlie & Georgie were here.
October 19
1934 - Rode up to Buckskin Meadows this afternoon. Elmer Robie is leaving tomorrow.
1935 - Stan & Alvis helped me put up the little tent. Windy & cold today. Will put up the big tent this week.
1936 - Manuel is talking about a steady job for me. Got our saw and lock.
1937 - Dan & Priscilla stopped here today. Freezing at nites again.
1938 - We went to Agency & Madras with Cliff & Amiel. Cool at nites.
October 20
1934 - John Petite & I went hunting but didn't see anything. Got a letter from Reva at last.
1935 - Started to put up the big tent but may move it some other place. Kay & I walked up to her house.
1936 - Was cold last nite. Working across the creek.
1937 - Arnold came up today. Finished reading "Double Wedding."
1938 - We took Sissy down to see Dr. Snooks as she had the hives. Was warm during the day.
October 21
1934 - Rained all nite and most of the day. Wrote to Reva.
1935 - Saw Jane Miller. Got my finger dressed. John Petitte paid us $3.25. He might leave here.
1936 - Kay went to the show while Fat and I stayed home.
1937 - I got a hair cut A.M. & rode out to Bear Springs & saw U. Johnson. Took the first picture of Jean with Fat.
1938 - Rode to Agency with Cliff after supper. Was kinda sick today.
October 22
1934 - Still cold & rainy. Went up towards Mt. Wilson with John P. Rain & snow up there. Got a letter from Goose Egg.
1935 - I weigh 115 pounds. Freezing at nites but nice weather during the day. We might move up near Agency.
1936 - Matte Duffy ate dinner with us. Saw the show "The Story of Louis Pasteur."
1937 - Clear & warm but cold at nite. Arnold went to Agency. Earl's & Dora's dance.
1938 - Listened to Fordham wallop Oregon U today. Cliff & I drank some beer with C. Motchman & M. Chamberlain this evening.
October23
1934 - Still raining. The roads are getting soft. The men are burning brush. 67 camp total.
1935 - Kay & I went to the show "Charlie Chan in London." Tore up the frame of the big tent to more near house.
1936 - Worked across the creek. Cut boards for piers all day. Nice weather.
1937 - Went to the Agency today. Went to Old Mill on the way back.
1938 - Amiel, Cliff & I travelled. I drove from Woodburn to Corvallis to Orgon City. Got back to camp early for a change. Lots of rain on the way back.
October 24
1934 - Cleared up this morning. Looked for arrowheads on the ball field, no luck. T. Keluche was taken to Portland for pendicitis.
1935 - Kay went to The Dalles with Annie & Vic. Rover weighs 55 lbs. Wes moved our large tent frame up near the Agency house.
1936 - Put up my roof jacks. Nice weather. Bought a heater for $8.50.
1937 - Have a bunch of new men from the Agency today.
1938 - Had a heavy fog this morning - Chinks & Japs still fighting.
October 25
1934 - A pretty nice day. Saw a show "Gentleman Jimmy" at Agency.
1935 - Helped Wes haul logs from Peter's Pasture Road to Agency for wood. Rover just made it up. Was warm today.
1936 - Moved some things up to the house and worked on the house.
1937 - About time for time slips. Norval started as tool checker.
1938 - Urban B. was up for a load of sawdust.
October 26
1934 - It is rainy at bed time. Working on time slips.
1935 - Helped Wes Smith haul another load. Drove Hi Smith's car to Hot Springs, took a bath & drove back. Kay didn't return.
1936 - Traded Oren my .22 for .410. Paid Frank for the Oregonian.
1937 - Went to the Agency today for meal cost. Was a nice day.
1938 - Just about have all the boards off of the cabin I am tearing down.
October 27
1934 - Worked on time slips most of the morning. Went to the Agency & saw W.S. beat Prineville 34 - 0.
1935 - Went to Bend with Hi. He took me to a show "The Big Broadcast of 1936." It sure was good. Kay returned this evening.
1936 - Got paid $35.20. Shot a quail this evening.
1937 -
1938 - Clouded up this afternoon. Earl & Dora moved over here.
October 28
1934 - Worked on the time slips today. It is cloudy but no rain.
1935 - Windy today. Kay & I ate dinner at Picards. I worked a little on our tent. My thumb is getting better. Stats-Ethopo War (?)
1936 - Cold at nite but nice in the day time. Fat & I stayed home.
1937 -
1938 - Cloudy and a little rain in the P.M. Rode down to Tygh Valley last nite with Cliff, Linton & Green.
October 29
1934 - Wallace & I spent the day at the Agency making our recap for the time and cost.
1935 - It snowed today. Worked a little on the tent.
1936 - Went to the show "Strike Me Pink." Has been getting colder lately. Kay got 4 windows $1.82.
1937 -
1938 - Worked most of the day. Listened to USC beat Oregon U 31 to 7.
October 30
1934 - Rain. Rode up on P-16 with John P and we got stuck. It is another month gone. Lost 10 cents to H.G in crap games.
1935 - More snow. Rode up to Boulder with Rusty for a load of wood. He moved our things up to Agency house.
1936 - Was cloudy most of the day. Killed 3 quail after work. Fat is getting more teeth.
1937 -
1938 - Rain in the morning. We all rode down to Charley Jackson's. Got one quail. Was cool coming back.
October 31
1934 - Found an arrowhead on the ball field today. Rain. Archie is fixing my bow and some arrows, also a canoe. Reva has been gone 2 months. I believe she has forgotten our afternoon horseback rides.
1935 - Got the big tent up. Saw a show "The Westerner". Staying at Agency house. Very cold. Alvis is at Chemawa. It sure is cold. They have been having earthquakes in Montana. My thumb is okay.
1936 - Kay and Fat went to town. I moved our things up to the new house. We slept in the new house.
1937 -
1938 - A nice day with rain in the evening. Rode out to the irrigation work in the P.M. They had a halloween party but I made a fob. Fat weighs 32#7-1/2 oz, Sissy 22-1/2#, 6 teeth
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Eddie came to visit
Eddie's parents and sister have taken a well earned vacation. Eddie has been a welcome addition - Cheney needed some companionship and exercise - Eddie has supplied both. Puff has even accepted Eddie. Cheney sleeps in his crate at night, Eddie on his bed beside him, and Puff on top of the crate. During the day, no matter the temperature, Eddie and Cheney spend most of the day playing. Sometimes they need a rest:
We will miss Eddie when he goes home, but we know his real family misses him. We will anxiously await his next visit!
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