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January 8, 1941 (Wednesday)
TWO TRIPS TO GRAND RAPIDS Cloudy and not so cold. Henry and I took Jen to G.R. to see Dr. P.L. Thompson, but he was staying home all day...
Jan 8, 20211 min read
Thursday, January 2, 1941
A GLOOMY AND DISMAL DAY Gloomy dismal day. Rained part of day. Sewing an apron this P.M. and evening. Henry home all day. Hank and Orlo...
Jan 2, 20211 min read
Thursday, December 31, 1936
EDNA SAYS FAREWELL TO 1936 Farewell to 1936. This closes a very eventful year and facing the New Year with courage and hope for a better...
Dec 31, 20201 min read
Saturday, December 5, 1936
A FINE SUPPER AND GOOD TIME Beautiful Day. Henry, Hank + I went to Wingeier's for venison supper. Rode over with Morse. Alex brought us...
Dec 5, 20202 min read
Wednesday, December 2, 1936
FOOTBALL Morse went to G.R Went to L.A.S. Good attendance. Good dinner. On this day in 1936, Morse went to Grand Rapids. A few days...
Dec 2, 20202 min read
Saturday, November 28, 1936
EDNA EXCHANGES HER GREEN STAMPS Cloudy not so cold. Morse + I went to to G.R. this P.M. — Had my hair shampooed cut + waved at Costine....
Nov 29, 20201 min read
Friday, November 27, 1936
HENRY GOES ON RIGHT OF WAY BUSINESS Cold 20° — Snowed flurries. Henry went to G.R. on Right Away business. Cleaned the kitchen to-day....
Nov 27, 20201 min read
Thursday, November 26, 1936
THANKSGIVING DAY Thanksgiving Day. Nice Day. Morse went to Saginaw with Dick Baerd, Bill Clarke to witness a football games by Coach...
Nov 26, 20202 min read
Tuesday, November 24, 1936
HELEN AND PRINCE AND JACI Cold — Very high wind. Washed — Did some iron- ing to-night. Henry went to G.R. Helen + Red came to-night....
Nov 24, 20201 min read
Monday, November 23, 1936
A HOUSE IN BOWNE CENTER Cold wind from N.E. Didn't wash had the whole house to straighten up after the party last night. Mr. + Mrs. Will...
Nov 23, 20202 min read
Sunday, November 22, 1936
GAMES, MUSIC, AND GOOD TIMES Nice day up early getting every thing ready for supper to-night. All of our immediate family including...
Nov 23, 20201 min read
Monday, November 2, 1936
A HOT AND FIGHTING CAMPAIGN Warmer - Rain this P.M. Washed this morning. Helen ironed this P.M. Elsie Johnson called this P.M. about...
Nov 2, 20202 min read
Monday, October 26, 1936
HENRY IS REELECTED WITH A UNANIMOUS VOTE Very cold. Snowed last night first of the season. Helen went to sort apples but came home again....
Oct 26, 20202 min read
Sunday, October 25, 1936
SUNDAY IS FOR CHURCH AND VISITING Real cold. Henry and I went to church - Helen and Red went to Saranac to Wigfield's to spend the day....
Oct 25, 20201 min read
Friday, October 23, 1936
MORSE HAS PLAY PRACTICE AND DIGS POTATOES Cool - Cold wind from North. Made green tomato mince meat to-day. Morse went to Alto to...
Oct 23, 20202 min read
Sunday, October 18, 1936
ALICE GIVES LOVELY DINNER IN HONOR OF HANK AND EDNA'S BIRTHDAYS Nice day but chilly. Alice gave a lovely dinner in honor of Hank's + I...
Oct 18, 20201 min read
Friday, October 16, 1936
HENRY, HELEN, AND HANK GIVE A PERFORMANCE Beautiful Autumn Day. Morse sold a Knights Table Model Radio to Floyd Bergy. Attended the...
Oct 16, 20202 min read
Monday, October 12, 1936
EDNA HELPS EDWINA. CLOTHES FREEZE ON THE LINE. Bright Day. Cold Wind. Clothes froze on line this A.M. Helen did the washing. I went over...
Oct 12, 20201 min read
Thursday, February 13, 1936
ALICE AND KIDDIES SNOWED IN ON THE FARM Cold. A bad storm fro the East. Roads filling up again. Alice and kiddies were going home but...
Feb 13, 20201 min read
Thursday, February 6, 1936
EDNA BUSY KEEPING FURNACE AND COOK STOVE GOING Very cold and snappy. Storm has abated. Received a nice long letter from Morse. Likes...
Feb 6, 20201 min read
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