Bonney Family History

1950-1955 diary pages

Sun. Jan. 1. 1950/page 2463/ 40 y./p.  -8-H-eggs today/It’s been a dark cloudy day all day & a S and S. west breeze allday & tonight with a misty rain off & on all morning & steady showers tonight    We were home all day but went to Vermilion Gospel Church tonight at 9-45 p.-m & stopped raining,     bugs & flys been flying around yesterday & today out side.   S. & S. West breeze    We had a very quite sermon,     a Missionary from Isreal talked to us,    he told us about the cave in the mountian where David & his 500 men of war hid & that he & several others had a hard time finding the real cave    they entered one on the side of the mountian but it would hold 500 men & so after going over & over the walls they found a hole just large enough to crawl through so they lay down & crawled through on there belly’s & they went through a passage for a goodly number of feet wriggling along on there bellies & at last came into a very large room where David & his 500 men had once been,    they the missionarys rode horse back for 5 hours to get there & had to ride back tired, but, glad to have seen & been in the cave.    He sermon was to lay up our treasures in Heaven for where our treasures are there will our heart be all so.    I thank God for the privilege of giving my testemony & that they ask me to take of communion with them & sing with they to the Glory of God

Sun Jan.1. 1950/ page. 2465./ 40. y.p.-8-H eggs this day./ I thank Thee Jesus Blessed Sweet & Pure for saving my soul & teaching me Thy way.    I Praise Father Son & Holy Ghost Amen.    All the Praise & Glory truly belongest to Thee.    My throat achs as if something is wrong & I am going to cry hard over it.

Mon. Jan. 2. 1950./ 37. y.p.-5H-eggs today/ Well, today’s for Sept.    Was Cloudy all morning S. breeze.    Sun tried to come out several times this after noon & tonight     just after dark it began to rain a steady drizzle & is still at it at 9-3–p-m.,    it’s been a long day for some reason    I pray God will give me grace to the end of my time,    for there are some thing that surely agervate my very soul.    I thank Thee Jesus blessed Jesus & Pray for the seal of aproval    Oh God, of Love & Mercy, help me to be a blessing to Thee.    Elbert’s back & hips are giving him a lot of pain again.    but he still scauffs at the Lord’s Will.    I pray God Will teach him

Tue. Jan. 3. 1950./ 42. y.p.-7-H-eggs today/ Elbert got up & went to Lorain to garage,    it cost 3.00 & some odd, to get exaust pipe fixed    he got back at 11-45-a-m.    I washed out most of the dirty clothes & my new shirts & stocking,    I don’t like to wear them untill I wash them first.    It’s been a very dark day & rained in showers all morning & afternoon, some times heavy showers,   sun tried to come through between showers this afternoon,    it’s still raining at 8-30-p-m.    I don’t feel very phyicialy fit, but thank & praise My Heavenly Father for all our many blessings, in Jesus Holy Name; Glory Hallelujah.

Wed. Jan.4. 1950/ 38. y.p. -5-H-eggs today/ Well, I felt to bum to work to day,    but I made 2. apple pies 1. custard pie, & a small pumpkin pie.    We ate the custard for supper.    Elbert feels bum & he looks it.    & he’s planning on going to sell eggs tomorrow & I hope it don’t rain while he is selling.    I thank Thee Dear Heavenly Father in Jesus Name & pray I can go to prayer meeting some where soon.    I received such a nice letter from Rev. Sister Gurney today,    it sure was nice of her to write 4. pages when she has so much studying to do & so much work for the Lord to do,    God Bless them and strengthen them in all the ways they need in Jesus Name Amen.  

Thurs. Jan. 5. 1950./ 38. y.p.-9-H-eggs today./  Well I didn’t do much today,    got a little extra sleep after Elbert left at 8-30-a-m,    he went to Vermilion on the Lake & Alberta Beach & he sold 27. doz. eggs for 50 cents per. doz. $13.50,   he bought the feed 8.10 & now it’s straw & gritt to buy    & so it’s getting so the goverment wont let you earn enough to catch up any losses when feed is high egg prices dropp & feed goes down eggs must dropp still lower & the Goverment says, they are helping the farmers & they are surely helping them to loose out, even in raising young cattle so we hear.    Well, it’s been a nice day & not very cold, ground is froze a little

Thurs. Jan.5. 1950./ 38. y.p. -9-H-eggs this day./ crust & thin ice, where there was water standing.    Radio says rain & sleet by 10-30-p-m. tonight.   Well, we’ve had a very mild winter here, so far, but they have had sudden freezes in a lot of places & in place where they seldom know what snow is like.    I received a nice letter from Mrs. E.E. Kendal today.    they have been having a mild winter with a touch of winter of late.    They are in Iowa.    Well she said Mr. Kendal had a stroke 5 yrs. ago    he seemed to be feeling better & then he had to go to the hospital last summer & hasn’t felt so well since & she’s not very well either,    Edd’s wife & daughter were over a few days ago & Edd’s stomach is bad again,    she ask a few questions so I’ll write her again,    she writes an interesting letter & I’ve always injoyed hearing from her    We have never met but I learned to like her because of her nice social, friendly letters.    Well, Elbert got back home at noon & I had dinner most ready,    he took care of hens & killed one & dressed it & I put it on to cook    he went with the papers & then went for a qt. of milk    came back & got coal up & empted can, slop pail & ashes & then we had noodles for supper,    he read the paper & rested a while    got a couple pails water    & now is in bed.    so I think I’ll read my bible, I use to say my good book but, I ment God’s word & then I’ll thank Him for saving my soul and my blessing of the day & night & for taking care of all His Children, for hearing there cry for help & His ever tender mercies,    I love His first & most of all, Glory to God.    I have quite a few letters to ans. & must get at it soon,    Nellie’s been gone a week Sat. & not a word from her yet. 

Fri. Jan. 6. 1950./ 33. y.p. -5-H eggs-today./  Well, it’s been quite a day,    it rained in showers all night & then got colder & froze & snowed a little,    it melted off most of it today & has raind in showers today    wind went N.east last night & is still N east tonight    it snow a light blanket of snow just after dark tonight    no sun today or mail.    I’ve felt better in some ways today but not much strength to work,    I ate some raw carrot chopped fine & it did a fine job on me,    it just would digest so I drank olive oil & got rid of it but stomach is tired so didn’t eat much today & neither has Elbert,    his stomach has been burning since Christmas & he feels so miserable    I’m so sorry for Him.    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Dear Name for saving my soul & all the many healings & blessings     He is more wonder-full to me each day,    all the Glory truly belongest to Him

Sat. Jan. 7. 1950./ page. 2466./ 44. y.p. -8-H-eggs today./ Elbert went to Vermilion at 8-30 a-m to get brake fixed,    it worked O.K. coming back    but, going back tonight with the papers it went bad again,    so now it’s 6.00 more I suppose.    We got quite a shower of snow before day light, 3, or 4 inches.    it melted away about half.    Radio said it was 22 degrees tonight at 6-15-p-m. & this after noon Radio said it was 24 degrees in Chicago & sun was shining & it’s a beautiful day.    Well sun shone here untill 3-30-p-m.  then it clouded up & looked black in the west & last glimps of the sun was like a cake of ice.    Moon shone through tonight but only for a few seconds    it’s colder than it has been,    but, still it don’t seem bad out.    I feed the little birds out side some crubs & they sure waded into them, & there is still a small rat on the North end of house in the ashes.    Well, I got up at 9-30.a.m. & did my usual chores & got dinner started & had it half done when Elbert came in,    he didn’t eat any breakfast & was so hungry,    I fried the ground chicken balls fried some dressing & made gravy & did up dishes & then set down & put the button holes in my dress, 7 of them & sewed on the buttons & snaps & filled the inside belt down so now I can wear it.    I should have pressed it,    but will do that later.    I hope to get another one cut out this coming week maybe    I might get it done before Spring if I can Keep at it,    there’s allways so many thing to get up & do & take my mind off & away from the sewing,    Elbert will soon have to have another suit of sleeper,    these last ones didn’t last very long but I have a few bags that are a little heavyer & hope they will prove to be better.   No mail today,    Elbert mailed card to Bonita & letter to Audrey today.    Now I thank Thee Dear Heavenly Father, in Jesus Blessed Holy Name for all our many blessing & prayt Thou will send Thy Power on us Amen. 

Sun. Jan. 8. 1950./ 41.y.p. -8-H-eggs today/  Today has been a very quite day,    Elbert got one brake fixed & now he doen’t know if it that one or another gone bad,    but, we stayed home,    it was a fine day,   thawed a little but there is snow yet & it’s freezing tonight    nice white sun all day.    I long to go & be with those who love & belong to the Lord, God help me    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name that He is mine & I hope to be all His before much longer Glory to His Dear Presious Name, Amen.    I hope we get some mail tomorrow & good news & my check & I hope I can get all the washing done & not get to tired.    Elbert was just outside & says wind’s South.  & freshened up out

Mon. Jan. 8. 1950./ page. 2465./ 38. y.p. -7.H. eggs today/ Elbert went & got the milk early this morning & then went to Vermilion to get the brake fixed & they did all of the wheels so now it rides fine & brakes work good    but, they told him the universels joints would have to be fixed with new ones,    such is life.    Well, I didn’t sleep all night so was feeling so all in this morning    Elbert got up & said he was going out back,    well, it was 6.a.m. then he set down for maybe an hour, then woke me when he went for milk    then I dropped off & he came back & said he was going to Vermilion to the garage,    so I lay for a few minutes & got up & put the water on to heat & started washing & I got it all done & most of it dried & it 8-45-p-m.    Its been a beautiful day in Ohio, or it was here, at least    sun came up early & stayed until 4.-p.-m.    it’s been very mild outside with S.west wind, sort of puffy winds & it melted all the snow away.    Elbert took papers & came back safe & tired,     he had a cup of coffee & two doughnuts, he said so I made him a cup of postum & dish of cream of wheat & heat milk on it & then got me a pail of coal & the woman was here taking the papers out,    he hadn’t put the car out on the drive so she piled them on the grass & went & he went a minute. or 2. later.    then he bought some stake & it was so dry    no juice at all,    so he ground it & it wasn’t any good at all,    We received a card from Nellie & she said to write & she would send a letter soon (but) she didn’t say where to write, just like her well,    I’ll write when she thinks to send her address.   she’s O.K. & I’m glad but wonder aobut Bonita & the children,    I hope they are O.K. All so.    I received my check today & I’ve got to write & see what they are going to do about my getting more or transfered to old age.    I thank & praise God for all my blessing which are many    I only hope & pray for His seal of promise    I love Him & ador Him Jesus & the holy Spirit. 

Tue. Jan.9.1950./38. y.p.-5H eggs today/ Well, I got the card back I sent to Wyn    I wrote on the card & many of the others I sent & they went O.K.    I didn’t seal the ones with a 2 cent stamp on them either.    I swept & irned & did my daily round.    Elbert went with papers & got fish “perch” for supper & they were quite good.    I thank for my food & I pray He will help me to help the sick & poor

[On the back side of this page she writes ] “was feeling so bum, I forgot to turn the page over.”

Tue. Jan. 10. 1950 / page. 2468./ 38. y.p. -6.H.eggs today/  & afflicted & needy in Jesus Name & to do all the many things He would have me to do.    I thank Him & praise Him for all things great & small things.    He is worthy,  there’s no one like Him. Amen.

Wed. Jan. 11. 1950./ 39. y.p. -6.H.eggs today/  We received card from Bonita today,    she said her mother had wrote & all the others, but Bonney Bell & Joe,    they were home on Mon. for Christ-mas.    she hasn’t had any word since they all went to Bonney Bell’s & Joe’s home on Tue. evening.    Marcie Joe’s O.K. “that’s Johnys baby.” & now Johny’s on his trip to Florida.   Ella Jane left Lourabell’s home in California, for Albuquerque Sat. & expected to arrive Sun.    Mon. they are moving school, so my kids are home today, no school at Lake Ave. probably flooded. Love, Write  Bonita, come over when you can.    Well at least she heard from them all.    I hope she has coal,    weather’s so changeable & I hope they have food en-ough also.    They never let out a peep about Johny going to Florida when we were there on Thurs. evening.    Everyone can go places but Bonita must stay & face the bumps    hope she learns how to take them in Jesus Name,    it would be wonderful.    Well Elbert’s cold is better, Praise God,    he’s been so miserable & he looks better to night,    He plans to go sell eggs tomorrow.    I thank God, my Heavenly Father in my Saviour’s Blessed Holy Name for all our many blessing & Pray for that Great infilling, the Holy Ghost Amen.    Wind was S.west last night but went N. East befor morning & got colder,    Sun came out clear & so white it seemed to sparkle, like ice when the sun shines on clear ice.    wind died out be-fore Elbert went with the papers to Vermilion    Wind’s N.East at 8-p.m.

Thurs. Jan. 12. 1950./ 43. y.p. -7-H-eggs tonight./ Well, Elbert went to Lorain, had to buy a battery for the car after he got there, his wend dead or so near so, it wasn’t any good. 19.95  then he went & delivered eggs to 3. customers & came back to Vermilion  on the Lake & sold eggs & to Alberta Beach, 45 cents per dox.   Lorain eggs 6. doz. went for 2.90 & one doz. for 40cents    he didn’t have enough change.    so he took in 15.00 & he bought grain 1. bag & mash 2. bags 12.35 & he spent 2.31 for food & gave me 1.00 spending some out of his money, & he had to buy a hose for the car____ & that’s the way the money goes.    While I did my daily round & baked 2 tins bread biscuits & one loaf of graham.    got supper washed up all the dishes & now I’m tired    I wrote a card to Bonita, “didn’t hear from Audrey yet.” & Elbert mailed it in Vermilion.    Wind was S.East this morning & went back S.East & it’s been raining a misty rain since 3-30-p-m & it’s 10-5-p-m & still a steady misty rain,   not cold out.    it’s like early Spring weather.    I thank & Praise my Maker & Give HIm the Glory for all things,    He’s more to be desired than eanything else & He’s proved to me many times over what a wonderful Jesus He is    We only have to trust & believe have faith, as a child

Fri. Jan. 13. 1950./ 41. y.p. -6-H-eggs today/  Fred’s, daughter’s, birthday    I believe she will be 15. yrs. old.    she large for her age like I was when a girl her age.    her hair’s like Freds & she resembles her father a lot.   I pray God will keep her sweet & clean for Him

Fri. Jan. 13./ p. 24.69./ 41-y.p.-7-Heggs this day./ Well, it been a hard day,    wind blowing strong and puffy all last night all day & so far tonight     all most felt as if it lifted the little house once, today,    I’ve never felt such a draft here    was blowing at least, 55 miles an hour.  & he had hard work getting back from Vermilion after delivering the papers    winds South and a little west.    & buy the looks of the Christmas days we are to have a lot of strong puffy winds all year.    We received air mail letter from Nellie today    she said it’s the first time she was ever sea sick  going aournd the curves up & up around the mountians & the road so very narrow seemed as if they might not stick to it, but I think if was fear that made her sick as much as car sickness,    I know she use to get sick riding on the Street car    Well she likes it there so far,    she’s teaching Kindergarten a little girl no old enough to go to school yet & her father is a professor of music & he cooks. breakfast each morning,    she is a professor of Spanish, French and Drematics,    they have a large house with lots of space around it outside    Nellie helps with cooking & dishes,    the shrubs are in bloom & they have some garden;    They went for a ride Sun. afternoon over into South Carlina & there were lots of flowers in bloom.    The Lowry’s with Whom she is staying, have young chickens & laying hens & fryers & they are eating fryers right along.    she said she croched a doily from the needle book, called the work basket, “that Mrs Lowry take” & she also made 4. little doilys for pot holders but has to have some padding for them    She says they are the coastal plains where it is level & sandy soil.    She said, they live across and half block down from the College & the Methodist Church is across & half block farther on & the town is beyond the Church & they went to Sunday School.      Before she left we went to bid her good by on Thurs. night Audrey, Martha, Jim Jean & Joan, Elbert & I.She said Alberta Harris came to see her the next afternoon “Fri.” she said she was surprised to see her,    she’ll be 33. yrs. old Feb. 5. 1950. she was born 1917    her father was a minister & died 1944 in Aug.  her mother died when she Alberta was 15 yrs old.   her mother was 49 yrs. old when she died in 1932.    Then Nellie said the pine trees are beautiful there & the woods are full of pines & on there drive she saw the Forester in his watch tower, & she would like to bring home some little trees     they grow wild there. Write, Much love Nellie.    that’s quite a lengthy letter for her to write,    she said she had wrote to Bonita & Ella Jane also.    I did my daily round & mended my old dress & corset    it’s been so dark today, no sun.    I thank My Heavenly Father    He is & Always Will be. Glory to God in Jesus Name Amen.    I sent bread to Harry Miller

Sat. Jan. 14. 1950./ page. 2470./ 35.-y.p. -6H-eggs today./  Well it’s sure been a great day.    I wanted to go to Church tomorrow, but, Elbert waited untill today to fix the chimney what he could    that ment lots of moving & then cleaning & putting back    he’s been feeling so punk & it was a miserable job to get at & then he put in a new rafter that’s been broken for some time & he discovered today it was broke into & hanging down,    the wind has been blowing 50 miles an hour & some times they said 55 or more when it come in strong puffs,    Well we’re both dead tired,    I’d like to go to Church & maybe we can tomorrow night.    Elbert Killed & dressed a hen after he went with the papers & got back,    & it’s cooked now except what we saved to grind.    I received a letter from Audrey today    she said she got 3. blankets for Christmas & that I should either turn the ones back that I got for her or use them my-self,    she said she got Gertie a pr. felt slippers & she said she didn’t want them, so Audrey said she took them back.    Audrey says What’s the use buying for anyone then getting it throwed back in your face,    Now she’s been help us & I thought she’d like the blankets for I heard her say she’d like a good wool blanket.     Oh. Well;    and she even put a 10.00 bill in the letter for my birthday “Mon.”   I thank God for all our many blessings great & small.    I’m sorry she feels she ought to do so much for me,     she felt rather all in when she figured up, after Christmas,    she buys a lot for Martha, Merlin, Jim Jean & Joan & for Bonita’s children, then she gave us “lbert & I”  each 10.00 for Christmas.    Audrey wished me a happy birth-day.    But I’ve never been use to any one giving me so much & it makes me feel “Sad” for she ought to save more for a rainy day.    I thank Thee Jesus & give Thee all the Praise & Glory for ever & ever Amen.    Wind has died down & it seems so quite out side,    It has done a lot of damage in a lot of places with a heavy fall of snow in California with wind & tornadoes scattered about in the states.    Oh God help us to live Thy way, for Thou hast told us When we see or heard of these things to know the end was at the door & still people don’t wake up to the fact & some are even laghing Thee to scorn as Thou hast said.

Sun. Jan. 15. 1950./ page. 2471./ 38.y.p.-4-H-eggs today/ Well, it rained hard all morinng & eased up at noon    then we began talking about going to Church & it rained then came down in heavy showers & then, we started out for church in the dark & rain,    I prayed most the way there & back & I ask Jesus to hold the rain untill we got back home & Praise His Name, He did it.   We prayed in Church tonight & some were saved & some filled    I’m trusting that I’ll get the infilling of the Holy Ghost soon for I know Jesus will be coming soon & I’d feel terrible just worse than terrible if I was all His in Spirit & Truth.   There were about a 100 to church & they had 155 to Sunday school this morning & a few less to Church this morning.     There are about 75 who have been blessed by receiving the Holy Ghost & we sure had a good prayer service tonight.    Praise the Lord Glory to God, I Praise Thee Jesus Hallelujah Amen.    Wind is blowing & puffy but not as bad as before & it’s not cold out,    trees look as if they are ready to leave & they said California was having to use snow plows & that we are due for a severe cold snap here, May God’s will be done.    Elbert killed & dressed a hen & we had it for dinner with creamed potatoes & hot baking powder biscuits & pickled pears,  the half of it will make in ball for tomorrow.    wrote cards to Audrey & Nellie tonight. 

Mon. Jan. 16. 1950./ 45 y.p.-6-H-eggs today./ Well, Elbert got up early & woke me to go to Elyria, but, I just couldn’t go.    I felt so tired out & my head felt so bad    but after I rested a while I got up & got the dinner    Elbert slept in the big chair awhile  then took care of chicken,    I sit around some myself.    just couldn’t make up my mind to work    head hurt me eyes pained me bad but I heat the teaKettle & put a jar of pickled pears & one of gravy & a chicken ball & 3 baking Powder biscuits in a bag & wrote a note to Miss Clark & put in the bag for her    Elbert don’t like to go to Mrs Fredricks house where Miss has rooms & they cook & eat together, but each buy there own food.    Miss Clark says Mrs. F.’s almost to stingy to live,    never hear the other side of the story, but reckon it would be amusing,    but, I wonder what Jesus would say.    Elbert said Mrs. F. gave him my pie tin & glass tin back in a few days but it’s lapsed into weeks,    Mrs. F. had & old lady caller, they said Miss Clark had gone to Lindy West’s to see Dorothy,    so Elbert went there hoping to see Lindy about getting him to help fix the (our) chimney,    he gave Miss Clark the bag & came home in a fuss    he don’t like Miss. C.    she wants 1/2 eggs & said Miller’s want 2 doz.    Well, I did out half the wash while he was gone to deliver the papers & I got part of them dried.    & most of them dried at bedtime.    Now I’ll read & pray some more & go to bed & try to get up & go to Elyria tomorrow  God Willing.    I pray God will help me pay for the chimney Amen.

Tue. Jan. 17. 1959./ page. 2472./41. y.p.  7.-H.-eggs today/  Well, I really got up washed & dressed & drank a cup of tea & Elbert & I drove to Lorain,    I did such a careless thing     Sun. night I went to church at 31. Street Gospel Church & it poored rain all the way,    Elbert hates to drive to, at night & the pavement was so full of holes it made us skid,    for it was so wet & so when we got there I began to think about the money for the collection     then I remembered I had taken 3.00 dollars off the roll of 59.00 & folded it up for that purpose, but I had also taken 35.00 & folded it up by itself a 20 a 10 & a 5 & I forgot & put the church money in the same place in my little purse & so I picked it out & put it in collection bag instead of that I had planned on,    Well, I was shocked when I got ready to go this morning & looked my money over & see the 3 one dollar bills instead of the 35.00 I’d saved & saved to buy shoes & corset & slips & pants & darning cotton & elastic & thread    I prayed God would help me,    I have had to go so destitute for the neccessities of life,    so we chased from one ohouse to another & at last they told me they’d settle up Sun.    I thanked God,    He has been so Kind to me,    but if they were to refuse to give it back, I’d know it went for a good cause but that has taught me a lesson    we had to buy extra gas & will have to make and extra trip, if they give it back to me.    I am trusting God it will be O.K.    Well, we went to see Bonita,    she was rather up set for the rain had run in & soaked of the plaster over head iin the kitchen & up stairs & Georgie was in bed with a cold & she had done out a washing for Mrs. Gannet & was making starch while she talked,    when that was done she sewed my coat button on my coat,    it fell off when I was trying to button it.     She was going to town & take Geo. to the Dr. for a treatment & had to take Nelso a neighbor was going to take them & get them back home.    we took her 1/2 bu apples & Elbert kill dressed & cleaned a hen for them,    she was real pleased with them    I took a few hickorynuts a good big quart & a little square box covered with gold paper to little Bonita who was at school.    Bonita said she had sent me a card & letter telling me all her troubles poor child    she does have the worst luck all because her parents umered [? humored?] her & let her have her own way  because she liked to do the house work when she was a little child & has kept on doing it & taking all the kicks & cuffs & now her man married a woman, he had a child by &

Tue. Jan. 17. 1959./ page. 2473./41. y.p.-  7-H.-eggs this day/  so he don’t do much for Bonita & there 3. children    Bonita gave him a divorse because of the other girl & baby.    Such a world.    I hope Bonita takes care of what she has & don’t get despondent & go wrong,    she says she has been to Elyria & told them she couldn’t feed the children & cloth them & buy coal & pay for gas & Electric & she didn’t know what to do & so they are going to help her again & she will have a little more.    Joan Monagan stays with her nights part of the time.    I just hope she learns to manage money as well as she does her house work & she’s good at that.    I should has got the letter & card today,    but it wasn’t in the box when we got home,     I got my shoes & bedroom slippers 2 slips & 2 pants.    & Elbert paid for daarning cotton & Elastic.    I thank God for all my blessings most of all because he loves me & saved my soul & is still with me & teaching me.    I Praise Him for ever & ever Amen.

Wed. Jan. 18. 1950./ 47. y.p.-9-H eggs today/ Well, I was so tired from the jolting yesterday & believe it or not news flys fast & Miss Clark don’t let any slip passed her    she contacts all she can & so, Mrs. West told her we drove to 31st street in all that down pour of rain & over that pavement full of holes Sun. night.    Well, I hate gossip & they are not my boss, so Why should I care so long as the Spirit prompted me to go there,    but Miss. Clark wrote me a letter to let me know she’d heard & said they were going to have a missionary meeting & show pictures of the work they are doing on the other side & take up a collection for same     but I washed a few more pieces today & then didn’t get all done & I wanted so much to go to the prayer meeting on 30th Street tonight,    but Elbert said we ought to find those places in the day time,    so I’m here while my heart & mind is with the prayer meeting;    I also received a nice letter from Bonita & one from Ella Jane,   & they were both nice letters and they sent Birthday cards.    Georgie was home in bed with a cold    I hope he is a lot better by now    it’s a heap of work to bring up children,    I often think of the little song we use to sing in school, “Nobody knows of the work it takes to keep the home together, nobody knows of the steps it takes  nobody knows but mother, nobody knows of the lessons taught of loving one another, nobody knows of the battles faught no-body knows but mother;    How very true those thoughts are.    The world has changed in a lot of way but, life in general is the same old phrase    If only we all could live like Jesus & be holy as He is Holy, Oh, God be in the prayer meetings & send the fire & send ghy power & teach us to live Thy Ways, Amen.

Thurs. Jan. 20. 1950./ page. 2474./ 35. y.p. -6-H.- eggs today/ Well it was cold last night & this morning, Elbert went to Alberta Beach & to Vermillion on the Lake & sold 24.doz. eggs for 45 cents per. doz. $10.80 he bought mash & straw, food & meat for us, gas & oil for the car.   We received, a card from Johny, a birthday card & letter from Bonita & a birthday card & letter from Ella Jane & now I’ll have to spend some time ans. letters.    I swept & dusted this morning & got dinner, Elbert got home late but I had everything ex-cept the meat about done & brought pork chops so I cook them & we ate, he took care of chicken & then did a few extras, got coal, emptied ashes & got some water & the papers were late tonight.    Carl Betz sent us the Los Angeles Ex-aminer new paper telling all about the Miss. Brown Geen[?] of the flower floats.   We heard part of it over the Radio.     & the ball game & 21. bands that played.    It must have been a great day.    I would like to have seen the flower floats all made of flowers of verious kinds     They called it Tournament of Roses, Rose Bowl, Southern California Review Century of Progress “The rapper on the news paper had red roses all around it on a blue & white back ground.    It was thoughtful of Carl to send it.    We must send him some papers from Ohio, I know he will enjoy them.    Johny Harnish is out on a singing tour & he & his boy friends are traveling & enjoying them selves  they sang in Springfield Mass. Washington D.C. Stanton Va. Kingsport Tenn. Maryville Tenn & Chattenooga Tenn. Live Oak Florida, St. Petersburg Florida & then Sat. & Sun. evenings at Bradenton & Melbourne West Palm Beach then they went to Datona & St. Augustine & Jasper Flordia then Winston Salem N. Carlinia & Greensboro N.C. & Silver Springs Maryland.    Ella Jane says she will be through school in June & hopes to work “to teach.”      Well, she’s the eldest of her brother & sisters & the last to finish school but she’s had a lot of hardships & set backs,    but she has a strong determinatton so perhaps she’ll make it at last.    I pray she’ll be just as strong in Knowing the Lord.    I thank God for all His many many blessing in Jesus Name Glory to God in the Highest.   I did my daily round & mended some today.

Fri. Jan. 20. 1950/ 44. y.p.-8-H eggs today/ Well, I finished the washing today & am rather tired.     I wrote a letter to Ethel, to,    I received one from her & Loura Ann’s picture, a snapshot today.    Elbert’s in bed & I’m so tired,    but will have to keep at the letters now, untill I get them caught up again.    so now Ethels is done & I’ll have to get one off to Nellie next.    hope I can write it in the morning.    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Holy Name for all our many blessing Amen. 

Fri. Jan. 20. 1950/ page. 2475./ 44.y.p. -8-H eggs this day/ We saw 3 rats hunting for food out by the grainery late this after noon.    I hope we can Kill them.    I don’t like to have them around chewing & maybe get into the hen house.    It’s been quite cold but not so bad tonight as last night.   Glory to God I Praise Thee. 

Sat. Jan. 21. 1950./ 45. y.p. -8-H-eggs today/  Well its cloudy most of the day & a load of sand (1. ton) came that Elbert had ordered;    he went to Dr at Huron & got the bones put back & Dr says he has low blood pressure,    I think that’s a very queer thing,    he’s so hot he only sleep with a thin cotton blanket over him at night,    but Dr’s are Dr’s , so if you go to them you never know wheather they are right or wrong. It’s now 4-p-m Elbert took the papers & will sooon be back again.   & it will soon be night again,    I sent a card to Miss Clark & a letter to Nellie & Ethel.    I have got to start in & ans. letters.    Elbert burnt the branches & weeds he had piled up & said they didn’t burn very good    they were still to wet.    I Praise God for all the many healings He has given me & for helping me to money to get cloths & for food & I thank Him for strength He gives & for the wonderful privelege of being permitted to call on Him any time & any place & that He said to drink of the water of life freely    Oh Glory to His Name    He is a true living God & with out Him, how could we live, how could we  and I thank Him & Praise Him, there’s no one can take His place.    Thou my everlasting portion   More than friend or life to me, All along my pilgrim journey, Savior let me walk with thee (Chorus) Close to Thee, close to Thee, close to Thee, Close to Thee, All along my pilgrim journey Savior Keep me close to Thee.    Not for ease or worldly pleasure, Nor for fame my prayer shall be;    Gladly will I toil & suffer, Only let me walk with Thee.    Lead me through the Vale of shadows, Bear me o’er life’s fitful sea    Then through the gate of life eternal   May I enter Lord with Thee.   Well I only fasted from Fri to Sat. night,    I felt to weak to go untill to-morrow night,    I fast from 5-p-m untill 12 or 1-p m next day & so didn’t feel as if I couldnt go untill Sun night so I ate supper,    I pray God will forgive me if, I have sined.    I pray for more strength of will power & body in Jesus Name.    I want to be strong enough to fast & pray when I should,    help me Jesus.    I thank Thee & will trust & believe.    I pray it don’t rain going or coming tomorrow night.   I Praise Thee Jesus. 

Sun. Jan. 22. 1950./ page. 2376 [this should be 2476]/ 35. y.p. 11.-H.- eggs today./  Well I got up  washed & dressed & combed my hair & then Elbert had kill a couple of pullets & he dressed them out & I washed & salted floured & fried them & put them in the roaster & let them simmer & they were good & tender,    I made some dressing to & we sure enjoyed it, for supper    & then we dressed for Church & drove 31st Street to the Gospel Church & we sure had a wonderful meeting,  songs of Praise testimonies & a sermon that was well delivered & explained Glory to God I praise Thee Jesus.  That Minister Help one to feel that Jesus is Holy & Sacred. Glory.    It’s been cloudy all day & tried to rain on our way home but it was only a mist & didn’t last,    We brought two woman from Church down to Lorain    one got out at Lake View Park & the other near the Colliam in front of the apartment house.    then we came the Lake road all the way home Praise the Lord.

Mon. Jan. 23. 1950./ 45. y.p. 3. H. eggs today./ Well I didn’t do anything more than I had to,    the ride to Church makes me sore & lame,    No, mail today & the fog so thick it’s hard to see to drive, but Elbert took the papers & got back O.K.     & the boy came with the milk.   He wont sit down,  says he sits in school all day & gets tired setting    he likes to talk a little about the farm & work & then go,    he says he gets half on all he grows & sells.    I’d like to meet his mother    Elbert says she’s neat & clean & keeps the house looking good.    Fog was so thick we could barely see the trains passing, but lifted before dark quite a lot    Radio says it’s going to be a little colder tomorrow & the air is damp & chilly tonight.    Well I didn’t do any writing of letters today & think I will try to get one letter done tonight if I can.    Well, I wrote a letter to see about my renewal card & got it ready to mail.    Well I just can’t seem to get at the writing job,    but got that one letter done & ready to go & now the grocery orders wrote down.    I thank God for what I have    I know it’s all His & that he has let me take it to use.    I ownly wish I could work again but there’s hardly strength enough to do what just has to be done around the house & I don’t get that all done     I thank God for the strength he gives me each day & night & & pray He will forgive me all my sins & fill me with the Holy Spirit in Jesus Name Amen.    I Praise Thee Jesus and Love Thee most of all. 

Tue. Jan. 24. 1950./ __y.p. -12-H. eggs today/  WEll, I swept & dusted washed up dishes & did the ironing & got most the supper    Elbert fried the short steaks he bought after he delivered the papers,    he had a time getting the car started    spark plugs were damp,    he has felt sick all day    took cold down in the basement yesterday    he opened both North & south windows    then stood there bent over & sorted apples & potatoes & cabbages & I hate to ding at him & I told him he’d be catching a cold,    but today he didn’t know what makes his head feel so terribly bad. 

Tue. Jan 24. 1950./ page. 2477./ 44 y.p. -12-H- eggs this day./ I feel as it I can’t stand up any length of time & my feet tire me so bad but I did fairly well    I climbed up & shifted some of the cans & part the presure cook & big Kettle up in the Locker that’s hard for me to do,    but I got it done safely.    I received a card from Bonita & a letter from Miss Willits    she sent me 25 stickerstamps for a dollar,    shes ask we use them on our letters    they ask all men and every one to pray & pray hard.    Elbert got me a cake pan aluminum    it’s like the scollapid tin one that was grandma Bonney’s “that’s pa’s mother” only it don’t have the funel in the center,    but it’s same size & there was 6 packages of Jello , a receipt leaflet & a cover of clear pliofilm cover with elastic to hold it over top of tin to use over Jello or in ice box.  69 cents.    hope I get to make the Jello    I like it but we don’t have an ice box but if the weather turns cold, I could chill it out doors.    Well I’m so glad I got the ironing done.    Elbert got some rat biscuits & he put some out for them tonight,    he killed one black spider & another came from some where a few minutes later so he killed that one also.    Rue Sarr has had a man rebuilding his furnace & I wish that Elbert had found out, if he would fix our chimney,    but Elbert’s queer about a lot of things.    I’m trusting the Lord will keep it untill we can get it done.    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all things.    Elbert mailed my letter to the Releif board & got me some more envelopes.    I hope to write a few lines to Inice yet tonight & to Bonita. 

Wed. Jan. 25. 1950./ 44. y.p. -4 H. eggs today/  The wind has blown so feirce today & was bad all last night, but lots worse tonight    the moon is about half full a pretty canary yellow with a pea green mist around it with a burnt orange stripe around that     it’s as pretty as any picture you ever saw so real vivid,     I’ve looked at it several times    the green looks about a yard. wide all the way around & the b. orange stripe about 8 or 10 inches wide & all are so clear. while the wind is so strong     and Elbert is planing on going with eggs to Lorain in the morning, 27, dozen.    Well, I straightened up the house & made 2. pies a lemon cream with bananas in & a blackberry & baked a pan of apples, washed up dishes & fried fresh pike for supper    now will read my bible & pray God will teach me new lessons.    Now I have finished rubing Elbert’s back    he’s felt terible punk for the last few days,   bones between shoulders & below waistline & in his neck,    this wind wont be any good for him to walk around in,    the tempture is 76 degrees as hot as in summer while it is 40 below in some of the States    Jesus will sure be coming before very much longer & I want so much to be filled with the holy Ghost before He comes.    I Praise Thee Jesus    wind’s South west & been there for sometime now.    Well, I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name    He’s such a wonder Jesus. Amen-

Thurs. Jan. 26. 1950./ page. 2478./ 40. y.p. -8-H-eggs today./ It’s been a very dark & cloudy day & Rained in heavy down pours after midnight but eased up & came in showers after about 2-a-m;    the wind was terrible    came in such heavy puffs    seemed as if it would lift us off the foundation,    I prayed God Would Keep us safe & the Chimney in place & to take care of Bonita & the Children    I suppose it rained in her place to truly & the house will be damp for children & all.    It was still raining when Elbert started out,    he had 27. doz.El of eggs,    he sold 23 1/2 for 45 cents & 3. doz. for 40 cents total 10.88    he paid 8.10 for mash & grain & 1.00 for 2 bals straw 75 cents for meat & 34 cents for food leaving bal. 52 cents.,    Well, it stopped raining about 10-30-     I got the washing all done at 2-p-m. except Elbert’s heavy underwear & work shirt & he came at 2-p.m     so, I fixed dinner for he’d have to go at 3-30 or 3-45 with papers,    he went to Dr. Bell & he thinks he can fix him up    says it’s his vertebras that keep his stomach up set & it will take several treatments to get them back & keep them there 3.00 a treat-ment    Well, Elbert seemed incouraged, so I hope he does get O.K.    Audrey said to keep the blankets we bought or turn them back,    so I will keep them,    Elbert paid 10.00 on them, the 10.00 she had given him for Christmas,    so I offered to give it back, but he said forget it,    the 2 blankets cost 30.00 & the one I bought for him cost 18.00,    Well, I buy & pay for the bedding, usually or have untill this time,    so, I’m going to get him some handkercheifs & socks & a couple of good shirts. soon as I can.    Well, it is a more quite evening    wind’s quited down & no rain but looks like it will either rain or snow.    Elbert’s so tired it’s hard to walk from house to house & sell,    I know for I have done it many times,    & then he did all the chores fed & watered hens & carried wather & coal & emptied ashes & delivered papers & listened to news over radio & read his newspaper & gone to bed    & the wind went N.West & is colder to-night,    I thank & praise God in Jesus Name for all our many blesing.

Fri. Jan. 27. 1950. /46. y.p.-6-H-eggs today./  Well I was to tired to go to Elyria this morning so I just laid & rested while Elbert got up and cleaned farther pen & roost    I got dinner & he did a few more odds & ends & went over & got a qt. of milk last night & the boy brought 2 qt’s tonight.    something ate up most of the posin biscuits & I hope it was the rats.    Well I did up the dishes & darned my good dress under the arm with white thread    it tore right in the white pattern,    then I washed it & will need to iron it tomorrow.    I darned a pr. of socks for Elbert after supper.    my eyes haven’t been very good all day.    but I thank and Praise God for all my many blessing in Jesus Name

Sat. Jan. 28. 1950. / page. 2479./ 45. y.p. 6.-H- eggs today./  Pa’s birthday    he would be 89 yrs. old.    Ma was 93. yrs. old last Nov. 29. 1949, pa’s 4 yrs younger than ma and ma was 26 yrs. old when Elbert was born on Dec. 6. 1882.    Wind’s S.West & got strong since dark    not very cold today but froze so hard night before last that the water rise up in a big hump in the tray or bird bath, out by the well.    I brought in some pussy willows & they are coming out nice & some golden bells & spice bush or flowering current     they are coming but not so fast.    I swept & dusted & wiped up the floors, then ironed Elbert’s shirt & pressed my dress    then Elbert got or helped get the supper    I baked 2. tins of bread biscuits also.    I fasted since yesterday untill 7-30-tonight & then ate alittle, for my bowels run me 5 times today.    I received a letter from Nellie today    she says,

So glad to get your letter & the news of those I never hear from.    I hope you folks are getting along al right.    We are having nice weather    It’s bright & suny with blue Sky.    These long leaf pines make a beautiful picture against the blue sky,    The chickens are always out here.    It’s warm enough to go without a coat.    I see the folks go -ing to school.    Some have on jackets & some are without.    Well I guess Johny is in Winston-Salem N.C. today & tomorrow he will be in Greesboro N.C.    He will probably phone me.    I had a nice letter yesterday from Bonney Bell    her baby weighs over 17 lbs.    she is 6. months. old,    she plays with Kathy    they laugh a lot together    Kathy is very quiet,    But she rocks her dolly & puts it to bed,    that is in first letter I had from her “Bonney Bell”    I know how busy she is    She keeps house well too.    I had been anxious about Marcie Joe when she was sick .   She got well though & is alright.    I saw a picture of Johny in a news paper and could pick him out alright ,   better than in a picture he sent me of the singers.    He had dinner with Soughtons in St. Pertersburg Florida.    I’m almost half way on the Chair back set,   “Deer design”   It will be real pretty I think and quite large,    for I am using a large hook & N. 30 crochet thread    I just can’t seem to use the small hooks & small thread any more.    I teach this little girl her kindergarten.    Her mother wants her to be smart when she gets to school, but she’s still treating her like a baby,    she will be five in April.    Our Nelson will be 5 yrs old Jan 27th & is far ahead of her in many things (she has forgot Nelso has 2. older a brother & sister than he & they learn faster that way)    I didn’t tell them, but I did tell her,    he dresses himself and washes & goes to the bathroom by himself.    When she gets up from her nap we go out side a while.    I have just written Ella Jane & sent a letter to Johny this morning & must get one off to Bonita & children,    I hope she gets over being so nervous, and I thank you for going to see them & for your taking the chicken and apples,    I could eat one myself,    She has had perhaps 6 that we have used in salads,    they don’t use meat like we do & I miss it.    Well I have lived this Month so the rest should be easy.    It is pleasent here though.    Ella Jane phoned me    she is getting married in the near future .    She has been going with this fellow quite awhile.  Write again. Love to both your sisters Nellie

Sat. Jan. 28. 1950./ page. 2480./ 45. y.p. -6-H. eggs this day./ Well, I’m glad she likes it there and hope she manages well.    Oh God I pray Thou will help her in all the ways she needs & Bonita also    We all need Thee so much,    I pray for Wisdom & understanding through Jesus. Amen.    I thank Thee for the strength Thou doeth me & us from day to day & Praise Thee Jesus Blessed Jesus, Amen. 

Sun. Jan. 29. 1950./ 50. y.p.-7.H.eggs. today/ Well it’s been partly cloudy & tonight it be-gin a misty rain but we got ready & went over to see Bonita & I took her a bargain from Krogers a scoloped pan like a round cake pan 12 inches acrossed aluminum & scollops from bottom up & one of those pliofilm bowl covers, with 6 boxes of Jello & a receipt book for 69 cents & an other coupon for more Jello mold a pint size & 6 individ  ual molds for coupon & 50 cents & two box tops. & a little box of candy for the children & 2 doz. eggs for Bonita to use    she seemed well pleased & she said Joan Monagon, Martha’s youngest daughter was staying with her & that she like to have her only she wets the bed so bad    I’d think Martha would do something about it,    but she don’t    it’s to bad,    I had that trouble untill I was 14. yrs. old, then I wore an abdominal support & later took treatments that took care of it,    but the support did the trick & the other cured me    I had to have pelvic bone straightened,    I wish I could help her,    they say Martha don’t see that the bed is kept clean or that Joan Keeps bathed & her bed clothes    she dries & wears them over & over,    that, would be bad for them all.    I pray God will help me to help her in Jesus Name.    We had a wonderful meeting tonight & Rev. Dault did the preaching    He’s a wonderfully serious & spiritually minded person     I thank God for all he helped us to understand tonight    He truly loves the Lord Glory to God     He anointed me & prayed for me to-night & the Power is still going through me Praise God from Whom all blessing flow,    I thank Him for all things    He took us & brought us & gave me a refill & I wish I could go often, lots more often, & be with those that belong to the Lord.    We called on Wyn & Virginia & Joyce is 5. yrs. old    a very pretty little girl  dark eyes & hair & rosy cheeks & Irwin was off looking after a house he’s building today    Su. God’s day.    Oh God, help us.

Mon. Jan. 30. 1950./ 42.y.p.- 8.H.eggs today.   Well I got most the washing done,    got 4 more pieces to do & got those most all dry    Elbert went to Lorain & took the car in & had a little work done on it, cost him 14.00 & some odd cents    I do wish he could get a new one but they don’t alow much on yr. old one & the new ones cost 2,000 dollars & a little more so it’s impossible to think about in our money condition.    He went to

Mon. Jan. 30. 1950./ page. 2481./ 42. y.p. -8.H. this day/ Dr. Bell    he gave him a treatment & some powder to take & he threw his dinner powder & all up, after he ate    he was empty when he came home & I think he ate to hearty,    he went with the papers & came right back & fed hens & got done out side & sat down & rested awhile    he ate some broth & crackers for supper & says it’s all burning up, powder & all.    I pray he will turn to the Lord & be saved & healed.    Wind went from N.West around to S. east & it’s tried to snow twice    once today & again tonight.    Feb calls for a lot of rain,     so, we may get snow & lots of it.    I saw a woodchuck last Thurs. going from the back of the little colliney house & I am wondering, if he will be able to come out to see his shadow, this coming Thurs. for it turned cold Sun. night & has been quite cold today,    it’s been so warm that the Change is very noticable.    I thank Thee Jesus for the stren gth Thou doeth give me from day to day.    I Praise Thee    I’m more greatful & thankful than I can ever tell Thee in words. 

Tue. Jan. 31. 1950./ 37. y.p.  11-H-eggs today./  Wyn’s birthday    she is 75 yrs old today & we called on her Sun.    she’s looking good & says she’s feeling good,    she’s a little stoughter than she use to be.    Well, I haven’t done much today,    and it’s hasn’t been so very cold    it snowed a little last night & froze    was worse west & east of us,    pavement was bare.    Elbert’s had a bad head ach    I don’t know whats wrong with him    & after supper tonight I darned his socks & he got up & was poking around the table,    he burned up a few nut shucks & then I missed my thimble     I hadn’t moved from my chair, so we hunted all over the table & floor & no thimble,    it just vanished now.     the other one went in like manner,    so Who’s getting this one    we did have the fire for an excuse last time & he gave me one he said he found in the parking lot,    but when I picked his jumper up & tossed it in the big chair another 10 cent thimble fell out the pocket a new one a size smaller than the one he found in the parking lot,    now he says where are they maybe  I could use one of them, but I won’t.    I pray God will take the Devil out of this house & make it a clean house in his Name, Amen.    God help us to do Thy will I pray/  wind’s S.east.

Wed. Feb. 1. 1950./ 44. y.p.  8-H-eggs today/  I haven’t done much today out side  my regular house work & Elbert did his usual chores & took the papers.   These long leaf pines make a beautiful picture against the blue sky,      no mail today     I wrote Nellie a letter to go out tomorrow    Elbert’s going to Lorain for a treatment,    ‘the Dr gets his money’    & his stomach is no better    I pray God will help him to trust in Jesus & be saved & healed

Wed. Feb. 1. 1950/ page. 2482./ 44. y.p. -8.H. eggs this day./ I haven’t felt to good today & hope to feel better tomorrow.    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for my healing.    Truly there isn’t any one Who could take Jesus Place    All the Glory & Honor belongeth to Him forever & ever Amen. 

Thurs. Feb. 2. 1950./ 46. y.p. -9H.eggs today/  Woodchuck day,   they say if he sees his shadow we’ll have 6 week cold weather & Christmas days call for lots of rain or snow.    Was Cloudy untill late afternoon    the sun came through twice good & clear, but not for long, each time,    so the chuck could have seen his shadow had he come out to look for it.    Moon & stars so clear & bright it’s all most like day time out side    I can see the rabbit’s running out in the back yard & in the park beyond.    I finished the washing today.    Elbert went to Lorain with eggs & took his treatment & sold 18. doz. eggs for 45 cents per. doz. & he bought a bag of mash & one of grain    it cost 8.10 & that was just enough to pay for it with a doz.    he brought back 10. doz.    he paid 35 cents out of his money.     He hasn”t felt very well,    his stomach & bowels are bad,    his stomach sours & burns so bad after each meal & wheather he eat or not.    I sure am sorry for him but don’t know how to help him.    We have been trying to figure out a puzzle that’s sure a puzzler.    but we can sharpen up our wits, maybe.    I must read & then go to bed,   tomorrow is another day of fasting and prayer & I thank God & Praise Him in Jesus Holy Name for all things taught, both great or small & pray all thing work out for His Good & Glory & I pray He will keep me humble & true and put His Loving Seal upon me. Amen

Fri. Feb. 3. 1950./ 42. y.p. 11.-H. eggs today/  WE didn’t get up very early,    but I was to tired to work,    so, I tried to work the words in the D.A.V puzzle,    it’s quite a game, but I like trying any way.    I have done my daily round today.    I received a card from Miss. Clark,    shes in Cleveland with her Sister Eleanor Clark,    she  E. isn’t very well,  she “Miss. L. C. ” said E. broke some ribs a while ago.    Well we worked on the puzzle some & I got one with 387 points & one with 388 points,    so I’ll send one in & the other later on.    I thank God in Jesus Name I can give a little in for the crippled & bed ridden soldier boys    I’m not planing on any gains but I sure could use some extra cash  if I had it    but the D.A.V needs all they can get for the care of the boys.    Frank

Fri. Feb. 3. 1950./ page 2483/ 42. y.p. -11-H- eggs this day/  always gave for the support of the boys & since I’m receiving help from the Soldiers & Sailors, it don’t seem wrong to work puzzles.  Jim & Jean’s birth day 16. yrs. old     I pray God’s will be done and not mine,    for, I never figure on any gains.    I love the Lord more than all else. 

Sat. Feb.4. 1950./ 43. y.p.  8-eggs today./ WEll I haven’t slept very well for a number of nights & this morning a slat in the bottom of the big chair let loose & hit the floor so hard, that my nerves boomed for more than an hour    for I was really asleep when it hit the floor with a thud that boomed,    Elbert laughed,    it was swo funny to wake up.    So I got up, got dinner ready,    We, ate & I washed the dishes but I had mixed up the bread before dinner, an mix it into a hard loaf,    so, I swept both bedrooms  aired them, swept the Kitchen & dusted then, made the beds & washed me self & then made one loaf of bread & two tins of bread biscuits,    Elbert went with the papers,    he came back with boiling meat “a piece of shank, a joint & a little fat” so I put it right on to cook,    he got a package of spinage & lb. of butter,    the bread & biscuits were done shortly after he came back.    We ate beef broth & crackers for our supper.    Well, it wasn’t quite so cold today & the sun shone bright yesterday & today    wind was S or S. west.    I thank and Praise God for all His many blessings & for His promises & I live & hope for the Seal & hope to get off to church tomorrow.    I miss going to prayermeeting more than I can tell.    I received my check today & no word as to what I have to expect in the future, as yet,     but am trusting they’ll let me know.

Sun. Feb. 5. 1950./ 46 y.p.  13. H. eggs today./ Well, I got up, washed & dressed & combed my hair & cleaned my teeth  shook up beds & opened the windows  shut the doors & straightened up the kitchen & made rice soup for dinner.    We had the meat & some tomatoes & spinage & then listened to one man’s family & the quize kids & then Rev. Winston’s wife & their sister & brother in law came in & talked church for a while then went again they are going to have an-other minister & some extra singers & they were giving out invitious but I’d rather go to one meeting at 31st. St Church than all they have at Vermilion Gospel Church    Oh, Praise the Lord you can feel the Power of God in 31st. St. Church & thats the place to go.   Glory to God in the Highest, Glory , Glory, Glory, Hallelujah.    We went early   left here 5-15-p-m & stopped & left a tin of bread biscuits for Mrs. Sprunk, with Mrs. West.    & they were to church & she thanked me for them,    she don’t look very well & says she isn’t     I pray the Lord will help her     several of us were anointed & prayed for tonight & I praise God & thank

Sun. Feb. 5. 1950./ page. 2484./ 46. y.p. 13. H. eggs this day./    Him for all our healings in Jesus Holy Name.    I love Jesus    He’s wonderful.    We stopped at Audrey’s & she & Gertie were just having a cup of tea,    so, we visited for an hour & then went to Church.    We had a real prayer feast after Church, Glory.    We got home safe & it was trying to rain a very fine mist but Elbert said it wasn’t raining when he put the car in.    house was still warm when we got here & there was a good fire yet.    Elbert’s stomach was paining him & he didn’t eat,    but I had a dish of rice soup & a few crackers & cup of hot tea.    & now he’s in bed & I am going soon a I read & fix the fire.    Wind was South today & tonight    partly cloudy, tonight it’s cloudy.    not very cold today or tonight.    Gertie looked sulky tonight but got to be a little more sociable before we left,    Audrey looks so tired.    received a card from Miss Clark & DeHaans book.

Mon. Feb. 6. 1950./35. y.p.   9.H.eggs today/ Today Nellie is 53 yrs. old & in N. Caralina working for her room & board & teaching a 5 yr. old kindergarten lessons.    John would be 53. yrs. old Tue Feb. 7.th 1950, he’s been gone 5. yrs.   Uncle Will went in Aug. & Pa in Nov. & Aunt Edith in Dec. 1944. & then John in Jan. 5th. 1946.    Nellie says,    Why should all these things happen to her.   I pray God will help them, all my brothers, sisters & sister-in-laws, nephews, neices, cousins & all there families to understand & do His Will in Jesus Name, Amen.    I thank Thee for strength & courage & pray for the Holy Ghost for I crave to know more Jesus Blessed Pure & Sacred,  All the Glory belongest to Thee.

Tue. Feb. 7. 1950./ 45. y.p.  7.H. eggs today/ Well, I slept late & so did Elbert    I was washing up the dinner dishes when Inize came in & her husband    we had a nice visit & they ate an oyster stew with us for supper    then they flew off for home    he don’t like to drive after dark.    Elbert went with the papers & came & took care of hens & then helped me with supper.   They seem to enjoy coming & we like them to.    So I didn’t get only my daily round done.    Elbert forgot the mash,    so he will have to go in the morning for it as store is closed in the evening.    I’d like to go to the store, but will have to try to wash.    It’s not quite so warm today & mostly Cloudy. N.east wind.

Wed. Feb. 8. 1950./ 38. y.p.  11.H.eggs today./  Well, I did most of the washing today & got most of them dried in the house but Georgia dried hers out side,    wind was swtrong enough to dry them,    but it was damp so I don’t beleive they were only damp dry.    Well I’ll have a few more pieces Fri. if all goes well    I thank Thee Jesus for the strength of this day and the nice

Wed. Feb. 8. 1950./ page. 2485./ 38. y.p.  11. H. eggs this day./ sunshine was nice untill 3-p-m.  clouded up & rained a heavy shower about 8-p-m. & wind freshened up & is quite strong now.    Elbert hopes to cell eggs tomorrow & to go to Lorain & to the Dr.    I hope to set bread & wipe up kitchen floor & perhaps iron.    I wrote a letter to Miss Willitts & also one to Grandma Widiwich, his daughter put them in the poor house & he said if he had to go there he’d die & he did,   she’s there yet,    I wish so much I could have let them come here but releif is a hard thing to deal with & there daughter didn’t help them only to the poor house    I wonder if her children will put here there one of these days.    Oh God of Love & Mercy help us to do Thy will in all things great or small & keep me humble & true in Jesus Name.

Thurs. Feb. 9. 1950./ 45-yp-10-H-eggs today/ Elbert went to Lorain to Dr. & he sold 31. doz. for 40 cents per. doz. total $12.40 & 8 doz. in Lorain for 45 cents total 3.60 & all together $16.00    he bought mash & grain $8.10 & the meat & groceries cost 14.59 & last week he got 2 bals of straw $1.10 so,  there wasn’t much left.    I did the bal. of the washing 2 dresses, 2 shirts & 2 pieces for big chair, “the back & seat & arm piece. & 1/2 small pieces & I baked 2 tins of bread biscuits & a round loaf.    & made stew for supper    we had 2 short steaks for dinner,    I had potatoes & parsnips about ready when he got here & the water ready for tea,    so, I cooked steaks & we ate.   I ground balance of steak & cooked speggetti & rice & put meat in with it & a can of corn Mexican type style & red kidney beans & seasoning,    it tasted good with tomatoes.   It’s been a cloudy day    wind N.west this morning & S.east tonight.    it’s not cold out.    Received card from Bonita ,    she says her mother isn’t very well, blood pressure again, so she may come home again,    I hope she will be O.K.    B. said she received calender O.K.    she said yesterday was mom’s birthday    she wrote the card the 7th.   she said she sent her mother 2. aprons.    She said she went shopping Feb. 6. & that Joan was staying with her yet & that Martha had a birthday dinner for Jim & Jean Ann,    they were 16. yrs. old Feb. 3. 1950.    I hope they are in church & learning God’s will soon.    Bonita hoped Uncle & I were well & said to write & come when we could  with Love from Bonita Eddy.    I wanted to go to prayermeeting tonight     but, we were both tuckered out,     Elbert had walked his legs off selling eggs & had to carry water for hens & mash & feed & deliver papers back to Vermilion & then get coal & water for the house, so he didn’t feel as if he could drive to Wakeman. 10 or 12 miles from hear, and he can’t see very well to drive after dark, so we didn’t go to night    perhaps we’ll go next week    I pray God will help us to get to a prayermeeting some where    I need that contact so much    I thank God for the strength of today & all our many blessing in Jesus Blessed Name.

Fri. Feb. 10. 1950./ page. 2486./ 43. y.p. -9-H-eggs today/  Well, I haven’t done much today,    been to tired & loggie    feel to heavy on my feet & just have to sit more than work,    I took care of the beds & room as usual & then did the sweeping and cooked dinner & did dishes & dusted & been to tired to wipe up floors & iron,    so, I let tomorrow decide on my work,    I have the floors to wipe up & the darning to do & button holes to work & then iron if I can, but I don’t want to get to tired to go to Church Sun.    I sent Mrs. West a tin of bread biscuits,    she wanted them,    I had, had Elbert leave a tin there for Mrs. Sprunk a week ago.    Received a card from Miss Clark,    said she was coming home soon & would be seeing us..    With Love Lida.    I thank and Praise my Lord God of Hosts for His healings & for the ans. of prayer,    Elbert had a bad cold last night & could hardly rest all night,    but felt a little better this a.m. & much better tonight & so do I,    We had the tank gas bring another tank of gas yesterday & after I paid him for two, the last one & this one, he walked out with my receipt & I hurried out to get it just before he got away in the truck,    I had been washing & was hot & sweaty & the air was damp & chilly    my lower front teeth had chills all day,    but tonight I’m better Praise God.    Elbert did all his chores & delivered the papers, ate a good supper  read the news paper & listened to “believe it or not on the radio” & now he’s gone to bed again.    I thank Thee Jesus We have so very much to be thankful for and we do so little in helping with Thy work.    Oh God of Love & Mercy, I pray Thou will fill us & use us, Amen, 

Sat. Feb. 11. 1950./ 41. y.p.-11-H. eggs today/ I got the floor wiped up & dishes done but not much else,    got a cold to,    & Elbert has a bad cold    he’s all stuffed up & feels it all over tonight,    he’s careless    had a wool flanel around his neck & then took it off & opened the neck of his shirt wide & go off out doors.    air is damp & chilly,    he’s going to drink hot brandy sling & go to bed.    My ear has a notion to ach tonight & I have a pain near the heart.    I hoped he would feel better so we could go to church but guess we can’t go by the look tonight    I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray he will be lots better tomorrow. in Jesus Name & me also.    I thank Thee

Sun. Feb. 12. 1950./ page. 2487/ 44. y.p. -9-H. eggs today/ Elbert’s colds so bad we been home al day    wind’s N.east & strong & puffy but not very cold,   just sort of chilly    Well I rubbed Elbert in alchol & greesed him & put hot flannels on his & hes tucked in bed & hopes to go to Lorain to Dr. tomorrow.    I feel my cold is better & praise God from whom all blessings flow, in Jesus Sacred Holy Name, Amen;    I pray Thou will take care of Elbert & give him that change of heart he needs so much & fill us both with Thy Holy Spirit and I’ll give Thee all the praise and Glory for-ever & ever Amen. Glory, Glory.

Mon. Feb. 13. 1950./ 39.y.p.  9-H. eggs today/   Elbert could hardly speak aloud this morning    I got up in the early morning & fixed him a hot drink & a hot water bottle & got up in middle of the night so I didn’t sleep much untill after I gave him the last hot drink.    he’s still tight in his lungs,    he did his chores & delivered the papers, but with a great deal of effort    & it snowed last night, & then rained early this morning & rained alday & is still raining hard at 9-p-m.    I haven’t done only what I had to do today.   have felt to heavy all day,    but my cold seems broke    I’m trusting and believing God will in Jesus Name keep me free,    Well, I’ve got Elbert back washed with alcohol & greesed with turpo ointment    I gave him his liver pills & a cough drop & he’s tucked in for a little while.    It rains hard in showers every few minutes    I received a nice letter from Miss. Willitts & a renewal from soldiers releif commission, for which I thank & Praise God     & I thank the men on the releif board for thinking of me as I would of them, in like circumstances.  I Praise the Lord for His Mercies.    I dreamed of Ma & Mrs. Ward & Gleason & a sick little baby that no one but I, seemed able to comfort.    I pray God will again, in Jesus Name have mercy & I thank Him & give Him all the praise & Glory forever & ever Amen. 

Tue. Feb. 14. 1950./ 39. y.p.  11-H. eggs today./ Well, I thought I couldn’t wash but I got it all done.   & all dried but the union suit & I got the supper but didn’t do dishes    I re-ceived a letter from Grandma Wulovich    she seemed so happy to hear from me & said Alberta Harris had gone to live at R.D.# 1 Crowley R’d Columbia Station North Eaton Ohio with a Mrs. Byrley. last July.    I ask her if she could come stay with me for a few day when it gets warm-er weather & she wants to come now she gets so lonesome there.    She said the minister was there Wed. to see her.    I feel so sorry for her & all the others who have to be there & pray I never have to go to such a jplace.    Elbert’s cold is some better but he sill feels rather punk & I washed his back in alcohol & greesed it & put hot wool flannels on him & a hot water bottle.    It rained in showers all night & today with sun shining through between & there was a rainbow in the East    The wind is strong & puffy & has gone from S.east to S.west & the snows all gone & it hasn’t been cold chilly as in Spring.

Wed. Feb. 15. 1950. / page. 2488./ 27. y.p.-10.H eggs today./  Well, with lots of grunts & groans the old girl got the ironing done & I did my daily dozen & I can’t begin to tell you how terribly tired I am.    No mail today,  been a dark cloudy day with snow showers that melted as it fell,    wind was S. west all day & now backed up to South & a little warmer at 9-30-p-m.    We heard a man give a wonderful testimony on a program called “This is your life”    He had dragged his wife with him down to the lowest level of life & was about to kill him-self, when he remembered some one had said,  When you reach such a decision, call the Salvation Army,    so he did & they took care of he & his wife & went to one of their meeting & at the altar call he took his wife by the hand & went & prayed God would forgive him & save them & help him to be of service to the Lord & now, the brothers who were ashamed of him sood up & said they were proud of him    the man he earnestly hoped that all who needed help as badly as he had, would call on the Lord & be saved.    May they really know the Lord & may God bless them to that end, Amen.    We “Elbert & I” went as we listened to him, his wife & brothers & those who, of the Salvation Army testify of all there sins and sorrows & of the wonderful joy they have found in God & in serving the Lord.   Glory, Glory Hallelujah, Amen.    I thank God in Jesus Holy Name for saving my soul & trust He will help me to praise Him in Spirit & in Truth. Amen.    I hope I can swe tomorrow    Elbert’s pajamas are about done & Lord God of Hosts how I wish I could go to prayer meeting again. 

Thurs. Feb. 16. 1950./ 44. y.p. 9-H-eggs today./Well Elbert got up & took care of hens & ate & went to Lorain.    He sold 19. doz. at Vermilion on the Lake & Alberta Beach & 7.60 & he bought mash 4.25 out of it & he paid for mash Mon. out of his own pocket 4.25 & there was 35 cents out of his for last Thurs. making 4.60 hens owed him.    So today he sold 7.60 & a woman came here tonight & bought the 10-doz. making 4.00 more & total of 11.60,  the mash.  4.25 & the & 91 cents for food & the 4.60 hens owed Elbert made 9.76 leaving $1.84 & he has kept that.    I have got to pay for blocks for part of a new chimney.  & I don’t know what the planks & work will cost if we could manage to do it our selves that would be fine.    I know we could but Elbert don’t think we can    I guess he don’t want to do it,    but, maybe we will have to     I pray God will help all things to work out His way in Jesus Name. Amen.    Well, I worked all the button holes over in Elbert’s union suit today & did my dirty dozen.    I haven’t slept for several nights & only got a few naps before I got up,    so I’ve been tired all day.    It’s tried to snow all day in showers     it did snow a white blanket last night.    Elbert went to the Dr.    I hated to see him start out,    but, he’s feeling better today.  thank God.

Thurs. Feb. 16. 1950./ page. 2489./ 44. y.p. -9-H-eggs this day./  I had been asking God to help us sell the other 10 doz. eggs here so Elbert wouldn’t have to go out & sell them & just at supper time a woman came in & bought them all, for an-other woman from Cleveland.    Praise the Lord God of Hosts    He hears & ans. prayer, Glory to his Presious Name.    I love Him. 

Fri. Feb. 17. 1950./ 45. y.p.-9-H-eggs today./ WEll, it’s been a nice day, partly cloudy with sun coming through and some time sort of playing hide & seek,    it stayed for several hours this morning, but, clouded up this afternoon,    days are getting longer for which I’m glad.    I washed a few pieces & cleaned up the table once again    I sure wish I could work with out getting so tired.    Well, no mail today.    I dreamed of Ma & Mrs. Ward & Gleason the other night & last night of ma, pa, Fred & John.    I owe letters to every one and feel so tired I can’t get at the writing.    I thank God for the strength He gives from day to day, in Jesus Name. 

Sat. Feb. 18. 1950./ 30. y.p. -11-H-eggs today/ Only did my daily round & finished washing out the cloth I use under the table cloth.    Elbert took the papers & went & got the milk    it’s been quite a nice day, partly cloudy, tonight it’s raining.    I thank God & praise Him for all our many blessings,    Elbert’s stomach is bad & of all the excuses but he take the papers & I sure God won’t let him suffer any more for taking me to Church so I must get to bed early tonight & hope to get up & off to church in the morning.    then if it’s bad weather we will be home in the evening & Elbert can’t see to drive very well, so, ; I like to go to evening Service best    I seem to get more good in my soul,    I pray he will be O.K. tomorrow, & praise & Thank God.    We received a letter from Nellie this morning saying she would be home Fri. noon, if all went well & that she guessed she hadn’t ought to have gone in the first place, that she isn’t very well.    Hope she got home safe & not to sick,   it made her sick, going to ride.    

Sun. Feb. 19. 1950./ 41. y.p.-9-H-eggs today./ Frank has been gone 17. yrs. today.    Poor fellow,  how sorry he was he hadn’t lived for the Lord.    When it was to late, for he said he cursed the Holy Ghost and the bible says that’s an unpardonable sin.    I can’t tell how terribly sorry I am.    May God teach us His ways & help us to live His ways in Jesus Name, Amen.    The weather turned cold & so sudden to,    frost on the windows tonight.    We got ready & started for church,   got as far a Kisman’s & car refused to go   Elbert went in & ask young Kishman to pull him back home & he did & didn’t take a cent    he said he belived in being neighborly & he might want Elbert to help him some time,    Elbert told him he’d be glad to do it.   Winds N & little west gone N.east & sounds as if its back N.W.    I thank Thee Jesus & give Thee all the Praise & pray he can get it fixed before noon tomorrow.    I’m so sorry we didn’t try the car this morning    God forgive us & help us I thank Thee.

Mon. Feb. 20. 1950./ page. 2490./ 37 y.p. -7.-H- eggs today/ Well, I only did my usual round & cut out a suit of pajamas for Elbert  I hope to get them stitched tomorrow,    it was real cold last night, the windows had heavy frost on them before I went to bed.    and I put papers between the plants & windows & it’s about the same tonight,    winds N.East  & house cools off fast & the bigest coal strike this side of the world has ever known, & I’m sorry for those who haven’t any fuel.    manufacturing plants have had to lay off there men & the rail roads are ; laying off all whole crews & laying up the coal burning engines & rationing the gas, things are as the bible said they would be severe cold snaps & heavy rains & heavy snows & earth quakes & tornadoes in place they are not in the habit of being, floods & high waters & thousands of family, homeless & hungry & the men that rule the world talking peace & getting ready to extermenate the people from the earth, God said He would come before all flesh was destroyed & I thank Him & praise Him, for I’ve learned how true His promises are.

Tue. Feb. 21. 1950./ 39 y.p. 11-H eggs today/ Well, I only got the big chair cover mended     I was sick to my stomach after I went to bed & threw up part of my supper & felt as if I would pass out after a while then I felt some better, but dozy, & I think I slept at day light & I dreamed a little.   I have a lump on my arm & it look as if a dope needle had been used there but I can’t see how any one could get into my room     I always lock the door & bolt it & tie the bolt so it can’t be moved.    & my window screen is nailed in, how I could be molested even if I were asleep,    I don’t know, there are greesy finger marks on my door & the casing,   there isn’t any one here but Elbert & I, so I do wish I had some one to find out what goes on around here.    Well, I didn’t get anything done on pajames    Elbert took a hen to Miller yesterday & killed another today    both were full of eggs the one was all, tore open yesterday    he said her eggs was to big, he guessed & the other one had her hip out of joint    I pray Oh God Thou will take care of me & the things that go on around here, the only time I get a sleep is when he goes with the eggs on Thurs.    God of Love & Mercy Please help me in Jesus Name I ask    I know you hear & see and understand my needs & I’m trusting you will help me & I give Thee all the praise & Glory for ever & ever Amen.    It been not so cold today snowed & then it rained & was sloppy,    this afternoon sun didn’t shine much    this morning been over cast most of the day    S.east breeze & it not so cold tonight.    I Praise God in Jesus Name for my blessing Amen.   The basement is terribly wet. 

Wed. Feb. 22. 1950./ page. 2491./ 35. y. p. -9-H-eggs today./ It’s been a stormy day & not so cold, but still it seems cold because it’s been so warm, now it”s rained & then froze & then rain with sleet, then heavy shower of snow & tonight more rain & little clear ice balls.     I feel sorry for the trees & things out side,    little birds hurrying around to hunt for food    we put some mash & crumbs out & they scrable for it,    snow soon covers it up or freezes it down.    I haven’t done muc today    to cold to sit by the door to sew & I wasn’t in the mood to write so I crocheted a very little.    They called today a leagual holiday”for it’s George Washington’s birthday _._._. yrs. old    We thought there wouldn’t be a paper delivery today,    Elbert tried the care to see if it would run, it did, but he didn’t get the car out or change lothes & papers came & he said it was my falt he wasn’t ready but he was ready & gone in five minutes,    I don’t see how I was to blame,    I told him it was time to go,    he’d better see if the car would start, so he went & tried it & she did, but he didn’t make any effort to change clothes,    he went to toilet & then got a pail of well water & she came honked the Horn & he set pails inside of house & got car out & put papers in & went,    he pulled his pants on over the ones he had on & I helped him into his & coat & he was off,    he said the road wasn’t bad, but the ice on the wind sheld was bad untill he got on the main highway,    he was only gone 30. minutes.    I had supper ready & we ate when he got back 5-30-p-m.    We had mutton, potatoes cabbaage & onions with brown gravy.    We didn’t have any tea or other hot drinks,     the tea seems to burn our stomachs.     Well, I thank God my Heavenly Father in Jesus Blessed Holy Name for all our many many blessings.   He’s a wonderful Sacred Jesus. 

Thurs. Feb. 23. 1950./ __y.p. –   H- eggs today./  Well Elbert left for Lorain with the eggs & to go to Dr. but Dr. wasn’t there so he sold some eggs & went back & was discusted with the condition & left & went to fisher & kroger stores to look them over then came back to Vermilion on the Lake & sold 19. doz. eggs 40 cents per doz. 7.60 & then went to store & paid 8.10 for grain & mash & 1.10 for straw at mill. 9.20 paid out,    he took in 3.60 in Lorain, sold 8. doz. -45 cents per. doz.    he took in 11.20 had 2.00 left. he gave to me.    We got to save for a Chimney    I got up at 9-a-m.    When he left & did out the washing got it washed, but, he forgot to carry the water so I had to wait to get them sudsed & wrinsed,    When he came I had to get dinner & then I sat & rested a few minutes & worked the button holes over in his union suit    then I washed it,    he said he’d bring the water

Thurs. Feb. 23. 1950./ page. 2492./ 34. y.p. -9-H-eggs this day./   but forgot it again & had to go with the papers so I had to wait some more & do a few other things untill he got back.    I saw a rare-bit out by a rose bush, he’d been all around the yard looking for a bite to eat & then huddled up under the rose bush in the sun to sleep.    I thought he’d go when Elbert drove up to the grainery, but he didn’t & I told Elbert & he shot him.    I thank the Lord, for I been wanting wild meat, so he dressed before going with papers & fogot the water for me,     Well he got it when he got back & then he fed hens  gathered eggs empted slop pail carried up coal & got in well water & & wrong out the under wear for me & his work shirt    now most of them are dry except union suit shirt & rags.    It was a really beautiful day    the rabbits, rats & birds were all out hunting food,    it snowed then rained last night and froze, then the sun came out this morning & everything glistened & sparkled & by 11-a-m & had most the ice melted off by noon so,    the birds found the mash & crumbs,    wind was S.west not cold,    I feel as if I’d just be happy if I could get out & walk & not be in such misery with my feet.    I got supper & letting dishes stand.    I made beds & looked after drying clothes & I’m tired & so is Elbert,    he’s stiff from walking to sell eggs.    I think we’ll give it up.    I thank God for all our many blessings, &, Now they are talking of war again, with in the next two yrs. they say.    & it’s going to be a terrible one this time, fought with powerful bombs.    Well God has said it would be so & before all flesh is wipe off the earth He will ccome to claim His own    I hope I can be one of that number.    I love Thee Jesus & Praise Thee. 

Fri. Feb. 24. 1950./ 34. y.p. -9-H.eggs today/ Well it’s been a nice day    snowed & rained & froze but not as bad as night before last    the sun shone most of the day    been partly cloudy.    sunset looked as if it would be nice tomorrow was moon & starlight for awhile,    but now it’s cloudy & the moon dimly spining with a deep orange ring around it.    Elbert’s done his chores & I baked two tins of bread biscuits    I sent Miss Clark a piece of dough, but she wasn’t home    Mrs Fredrick took it & gave him the cans I’d sent down the time before & they were dirty & greesy,    guess she’s tired of my sending so I’ll wait awhile & see.    Elbert got some boiling meat & knockers butter & rice.    I got his pajama pants sewed together & he tried them on,    they look big,   he says they feel O.K. (I wonder.)    maybe I can get them all stitched tomorrow & the jacket partly done    I’ll be glad when they are done    I need to make some house dresses & alter the one I just made, a little.    I did all my daily round & washed up all the dishes after supper.    Oh Dear Heavenly Father I thank Thee in Jesus Dear Holy Name for the strength & tender mercy & care Thou doeth give me & us, and pray Thou will convert & fill us with the Holy Ghost    I thank Thee. Amen. .

Sat. Feb. 25. 1950./ page. 2493./ 36.y.p.-10-H-eggs today./ I sent Nellie a card yesterday.  & I had a sort of congestion in my stomach while eating my supper, that seemed as if it would kill me.    I have had them before,    it’s more terrible than I can discribe.    Well, I got the dinner & then I got at the sewing & I finished Elbert’s pajamas, but then Tom & Mertle “The Rev. Mrs. Eppler” came in,    Rony was out in the car.    & then visited 20 or 30 minutes,    they are now holding church at wakeman,    they have been holding prayer meetings for some time, now Church,    & they came to ask us to come.    I gave them a can of pears, a can of pickle pears, a can of chilly sauce & a jar of Jelly.    I tried to get them to stay for supper but they wouldn’t & said they’d be back for a chicken supper some evening.    So I hope they will.    It’s been quite cold for a few nights.   Sun came out & was quite warm & thawed some, only a few cloud’s & moon light & star light tonight,    light breeze.    I thank God for my man many blessings in Jesus Name.   I Love my Jesus & can see each day how much I need Him.    I pray Thou will keep me close to Thee all the way, Amen.

Sun. Feb. 26. 1950./ 36.y.p.-11-H-eggs today./  Well we went to 31st St. Goaspel Church tonight    they had a wonderful meeting, Praise God     I got wonderfully blessed in Jesus Name, Glory to God, I praise Thee Jesus, Glory, Glory, Glory, Hallelujah,    I love Thee Jesus & want to be counted worthy & pray Thou will help me to understand,  and do the right things before it’s forever to late    I’ll give Thee all the Glory & honor, forever & ever Amen.    It’s quite cold out, but I didn’t get chilled.    Elbert went over to Audrey’s    she & Gertie were alone    A’s having trouble with her hand    she thinks it’s the dye in the goods they are working on.    She told Elbert Joan fell & hurt her knee & fainted & they took her to Bonita & she’s there yet,    that was 2 weeks ago.    Audrey said she expected Nellie over to see her but she hasn’t been yet.    Nellie came home last Sat a week ago,     I reckon she’s wishing she hadn’t come back.    Such is life    Well What ever they said about me, he doesn’t reveal,   I don’t even know if they ask how I was or had, been,    Elbert had a soreness in his throat again yesterday & today & it’s hurting him tonight,   he’s dopped hisself & gone to bed    We ate a hot knocker apiece & 2 slices toast & drank a cup of hot ovaltine apiece    The Lord took & brought us safely & keep the chimney in tact & the fire    it was warm when we got back home,    been a fine day with sunshine & the win’s north & clouds are white & flying fast    moon is clear & quite cold.

Mon. Feb. 27. 1950./ 39.y.p.-9-H.-eggs today./ Well it’s truly been a wonderful day    not so cold today    sun was nice & warm & it melted the snow & ice a lot,    it wasn’t

Mon. Feb. 27. 1950./ page. 2497./ 39.y.p. 9.H. eggs this day./ very thick on the ground just sort of a crust.    Elbert’s throat’s better, but he’s doped it again tonight with vicks ointment,    he took the papers & is getting Spring fever, wishing for fresh fish,     but they say there’s 13 or 14 miles of ice out here, but the ice breaker & dredge came down from Detroit & ice braker went back,    the man that owns the farm where we get the milk, works on the dredge & the crew or part of them have been working & repairing all winter & came down on it to Cleveland & came home by buss & got there 2-a-m.,    he had to walk about 1 1/2 miles from the main highway home,    the fishermen are getting anxious, for the season opens Mar. 15. & that’s only 16 days now.    Well, I did my daily round & made Elbert’s pajama jumper, & got it all down even bottoms & button holes but it tires me terribly to sew that steady.    Joan is at Nellie’s,  Elbert said Audrey didin’t know if she broke her knee cap, but she can’t stand on her leg.    So I suppose Nellie wont get to much rest & quite.    No. mail mail today    Elbert wants to go to Huron to look around. he say, in the morning.    I hope to do a little more sewing for myself,    I need a couple house dresses.   & I really ought to write some letters.    I thank & praise God for all my & our blessings in Jesus Blessed Holy Name & pray He will reveal what I shoulod be doing for Him.    I love my Jesus & want to do His will.

Tue. Feb. 28. 1950./ 36.-y.p.-12-H-eggs today./   Oh how it rained & thundered & lightened    that was like early in the spring, the rain poured down & it froxze as it landed so everything really had a thick white coating,  after awhile about noon then not steady,    but it was really warm & melted the ice fast even though it was an extra heavy coating,    the ice-cycles 3 in long looked like deep fringe all around the grainery roof & even on the cloth line,    only they were short 1 or 1 1/2 in long & they were so evenly spaced made it beautiful,    it rained in  heavy showers untill noon,    looked as if it would about 3-30-p-m, but hasn’t so far & it’s 9-30-p-m.    Chirstmas days said high wind & rain or snow for Mar. & they said the same on the radio tonight,  & not very cold.  Elbert took the papers & roads were not bad,    but there’s been a lot of things happening, car accidents & people killed    children drownding & right down here at Ruggles Beach a group of youngsters were adrift before they knew it & one boy swam 1/4 mile to shore & got help,    they got back with 3 row boats & got the girls & boys that were 1/2 mile “by then” from shore,    they were from Ruggles beach & Vermilion.    Well I only did my usual round & no more    I’ve felt tired out & all in     to much sewing all in a bunch & it’s tiresome & have some one trying to make you be-lieve you might be doing it wrong, but I got it done even though I sweat like rain,    so I felt weak & limp today & I haven’t done the washing yet this week but God Willing I’ll do it yet,   Wish I had his union suit done.    I Praise Thee Jesus.

Tue. Feb. 28. 1950./ page. 2495./ 36. -y.p.-12.-H.- eggs this day./ for all the wonderful things Thou art doing and I’m still hoping & trusting for Thy seal of promise Glory to God I love Thee Jesus, and praise Thee & all the glory truly does belongeth to Thee    I often feel I’d like to get up on the house top & preach, but there are so few that want to hear the truth,    I pray for Thy people all over the world & I’m glad Thou tought me yrs ago to love all people & I still am hungry to know more & more, help me Jesus,  I thank Thee & give Thee the Glory for ever & ever, Amen  Elbert’s got his throat healed again but his stomach, gas, wont work off his stomach.    We received a card from Bonita,    she said Joan was there yet & that they had heard from all her sisters & brother & they are O.K.   Joan throwed her knee out of joint play ball, at Gym class.    she said come when you can & write, Love from All & Bonita.    I owe a letter to every one    hope to get some of them off before long.    We had fresh canned oysters for supper    they were fine.

Wed. Mar. 1. 1950./ 34. y.p.-8-H-eggs today./ Well I only did what had to be done today    Mar. came in puffing & snowing,    wasn’t very bad today    stormed in showers & the sun coming through at intervales & even shone through some of the snow showers    eased up some at noon & then started again about 3-p-m & got at it in earnest but in showers & tonight wind has been blowing much harder in heavy puffs.   & it’s colder radio said 8. below zero to-night,    guess it will be cold before morning,    it was cold this morning from about 2-a-m untill 8-a-m.    I made soup for supper & have enough for dinner tomorrow,   Elbert says he wont go with eggs if it get to cold & I hope he wont for, he will be right over by the Lake where the wind sweeps in.    I thank my Heavenly Father for all our blessings & pray for the cold & hungry, naked, homeless & sick,    I pray God will have mercy & help me to help those He would have me to help. Glory to God in the Highest,   I love thee Jesus & praise Thy Holy Name. Amen.

Thurs. Mar. 2. 1950./ 34. y.p. 11-H-eggs today./  Elbert went to Lorain    paid his garage bill,  got the price of eggs   came back to Alberta beach & sold a few,    it snowed so hard he thought he’d come home    then it eased up & he went to Vermilion on the Lake & sold most of what he had left    he only had 23 doz. & then, he fell   smashed a few eggs & cracked a few a doz or so    he got the mash & grain 8.10 & gave me $1.45    he felt all shook up & looked as if he’d been in a wreck,    hurt his left knee pan & just below there’s a deep red mark & one on the side,    I rubbed his back & sides & his neck & chest & knee & part of his leg down to the calf with Alcohol     I hope he wont be to stiff & lame,    he took the papers & done his chores but looks sick.    The paper man was here today to see if he was going to work, the little woman

Thurs. Mar. 2. 1950./ page. 2496./ 34. y.p. H-H eggs this day./ told them Elbert was going to quit,    So one of the men came today & talked with him & said perhaps he could make it possible for him to earn a little more by working 3. or 4. hrs. more so he could have enough to buy some much needed clothes,  he said they liked his work & he’d try to help him.    Well, I’m tired    I did all the washing & got most of it dry.    Mar. came in howling & did some damage, where he sells egg at Vermilion on the Lake,    tore the storm door & house door off at one place & blew a whole window in & broke the glass in the bedroom of another place,    Well theres 2 days gone of Mar & only 29 left.    I thank & praise my Father in Heaven in Jesus Name for our blessings Amen. 

Fri. Mar. 3. 1950./ 42.y.p. 8-H-eggs today./ Well, I did the sweeping but was feeling able to wipe up floors, so, they have to wait another day.    It’s been a nnice bright sunshiny day a little cold with a S. wind & tonight it’s S.east.    very light. & we have a full moon clear & bright all most light as day.    This morning I got up & shook the fire down & got it warmed up    I sleep with my door shut & locked & the windows were all frosted heavy    Well Elbert got up at 7-a-m & fixed the fire again & then went out & looked after the hens & then sat down in big chair and slept a couple of hrs.    I got up & cut my toe nails & cut the heavy calouses off the bottom of my feet,    now I wont have to do it when I take my bath & maybe I’ll do that yet tonight    We are talking of going to Elyria tomorrow God Willing, but if it’s to cold I don’t want to go,    I can’t stand it to walk in the cold air,    been in most of the winter & will be glad when it gets warm out side again so I can get out & I hope I’ll be able to get out more this summer than I did last    What little work I have to do keeps me tuckered from week to week.    I thank Thee Jesus for keeping me & hope I can do more for Thee    I feel as if I must be very small in Thy Sight    I do so little,    I praise Thee I can still do the little but I’d love to help others & wish I had a way to do it.   but am still thanking & praising Thee for what I can do.  Jesus Blessed, Sacred, Pure, Truth, & Holy, I love Thee most of all.

Sat. Mar. 4. 1950./ 36.y.p. 10-H-eggs today./   Well I got already to go to Lorain, but se didn’t go.    Elbert cleaned south end of hen house,    he didn’t care if he went he said but if I had made up my mind  he’d go,  from all that was said I knew I’d stay at home,    I didn’t feel able any way,    I had to set down 4 or 5 times before I got the sweeping & floors wiped up & I got meals & did the dishes & now it’s bedtime again. & I want to go to Church tomorrow, God Willing.    I’m feeling weak & my kidneys are bad, cold 

Sat. Mar. 4. 1950./ page. 2497./ 36. y.p.-10-H-eggs this day/  in my back I guess.    my arms are to tired tonight, to write so I’ll be glad to go to bed.    If I go in the morning I might call on some of the children although I don’t feel equal to the trip & I don’t know if they care if I come or not,    I like to see them & help them if I could, and was able.   I thank God my Heavenly Father for His Love & tender mercys in Jesus Name.    I received a letter from Nellye Mc.Cartny this Morning & she worte a nice letter & ask me to write soon again    she’s been having her sorrows to    Dan died of heart trougle 3. yrs. ago this Aug.    When he found out what was the trouble with himself he only lived a week,    she had, had a bad fall & had been in a cast for weeks & was just getting her nerves settled when Dan went & so she was so shocked & up set again,    she & Dan had been going south for the Winters & she said they had used lots more money than she knew & so she only has a small in-come to keep her, the eldest boy “Lislie” is married & lives in Brooklyn New York & has a baby boy & the youngest boy Dean “they use to call him Donie” went to college & the eldest one he’s & engineer also & Dean is a chemical engineer. & Ramond is-n’t very well & has to do light work,    the neighbor boy threw sand in his eyes when he was a little boy & it cost into the thousands to get it cleaned out.    & so he isn’t working right now & as soon as Dean gets his job, she thought she’d sell & go south to live & Ramond will stay with her.   her taxes & expenses are to high for her to stay there she says.    I would like to help her, if I could,    she says her leg was so crushed she guesses it will always trouble her now, pour soul soul.     God of Love & Mercy teach her & hers Thy way in Jesus Name.    Wind was South & south west all day & night, heavy frost but not as cold today as it was a few day ago. Glory to God.

Sun. Mar. 5. 1950./ 37.y.p. 10-H- eggs today/ Well I managed to get out to Church tonight.    We left home 4-35-p-m & went to Nellies,    she seemed glad to see us & so did Bonita & the children,    I took the children each a clean oyster box full of peanuts.  & they were real good & kept quite while we talked    we had a lunch with with them  sandwitch bread & ham & cup of tea.    Joan has gone home,    it’s queer but Martha & Joan went out as if in a whif, but Martha does seem queer some times but maybe she don’t mean to    Nellie felt so bad, she didn’t go to Church this a-m. & she really looks miserable,    I pray the Lord will help her & deliver her & hers before He comes.    Audrey hasn’t been very well of late.

Sun. Mar. 5. 1950./ page. 2498./ 37.y.p. 10-H-eggs this day./ It’s been a beautiful day.    We went to church from Nellie’s & Elbert went on over to Audrey’,     she had done out her washing,    her ear has been bad & her hands & she’s feeling all tired out.    Gertie had taken her bath & she came out the bath room with her clothes under her arm & went to her bed & got in & Elbert didn’t stay long    came back to the church with car & got out & walked around awhile then got in car & waited for me to come out of church.    We had a good prayer meeting & sermon & songs of praise & I felt the power of God & I know He’s in those meetings.  Oh, Praise the Lord, I glad I’m saved & pray He will fill me with the Holy Ghost that Its may praise the Lord in Spirit, Glory, Glory, Hallelujah Amen, Amen. 

Mon. Mar. 6. 1950./ 45. y.p. 14-H-eggs today./ Well as bum as I’ve been feeling I did the washing & then washed a pair of cotton blankets    I’m sure tired    I helped Elbert get the dinner,    but, he cooked the oysters for supper (stew) & I’m glad for his help    he carried all the water,    I took care of the bedrooms as usual.    Mrs. Frankie Beesie died last week & buried & no one let me know.    Well I thank & Praise God for all things great & small & pray He will seal me before long, in Jesus Name.    I do love Thee Jesus.    We have had a beautiful day, nice sun but cold raw wind from N. East.    I received my check & a card from Miss Clark. 

Tue. Mar. 7. 1950./ 41. y.p. 9-H-eggs today/ Well I’m sure tired today & I laid in bed 1/2 the day    got up washed dressed & took care of the beds & then got the dinner,    then made a list of caned goods I was out of & got dressed for town & went with Elbert to Vermilion  when he went with the paper,    & I spent $13.23;   I sent a dollar to get some of those Gospel Evangele “a little booklet telling about what’s going on in the churches”  one I got at church tells a lot about Divine Healing and so many think of it in the wrong light & this booklet give such a clear under-standing,that any one who reads his bible can’t help understanding if they want to know.    I want to send & give them to friends & relatives hoping they will read & trust in God to the fullest.    Elbert got his car license, $10.00, & 25 cents for receipt & next will be, driving permite 40 cents, he’s got to get all 4 shock absorbers & thats 40 or 50.00,    seems if we can just live & keep even we are doing wonderfully well    & I hope as long as we live we can Keep even. & clothed & fed.    Wind is south & a little east & it’s been quite warm today but cooler tonight & radio said rain & then snow tomorrow.    I feel bad tonight    didn’t feel able to go & do the buying today.    I mailed Carl Betz a roll of news papers today & am so tired,    I ought to write letters but here I am just doing what really has to be done.    can’t have much fire & yet, have to have some fire.    Wind’s getting strong & puffy tonight.    We stopped & talked to Helen Sarr a few minutes tonight,    she’s had all her teeth out & Rue don’t eat at home any more & her father isn’t very well.

Tue. Mar. 7. 1950./ page. 2499./ 41.y.p.-9-H-eggs this day/ and her mother either & her son Bill have a wife & 3. children & another one coming & he’s acting up & leaving his wife to do the worring & young Hellen married again a man as old as her mother,    but he’s good to her & they get along swell,    her daughter by her first man is with her mother “Helen Sarr” who has a son a yrs or two younger, so they play together,    Midge looks after them a lot.    My India lillie is in bloom,    it’s not as big as usual    didn’t get enough water last summer, but it stinks just as bad.    queer how pretty they are & how bad the odor is from them.    I do thank God with all my heart for HIs Love & Mercy’s to us.

Wed. Mar. 8. 1950./ 48. y.p. 11-H-eggs today./  It’s a real Mar. day    snowed & blowed in heavy showers & is quite a little colder today    Wind was S. West then went N. West & they are having dust storms like they had a few yrs ago & earth quiakes in some places.    Little B___[?] birth -day  he’s 7. yrs. old.   [see below, she repeats this] Well, I made soup for supper & have only done the necessities to day    didn’t get up very early, either.    I thank our Father in Heaven in Jesus Name,    He takes care of his own.    Glory, Glory to God in the Highest, I praise Thee Jesus, Blessed Jesus.

Thurs. Mar. 9. 1950./ 44. y.p. 12.H-eggs today/ little Bonita’s birthday. She’s 7. yrs old. / Well I only did my usual round today & didn’t feel able to do that.    but Elbert went to Lorain & sold 7. doz. eggs for 50 cents & then he came back to Vermilion on the lake & sold 15 doz. at 45 cents per. doz. taking in 9.80 & at Vermilion he bought one bag of mash costing 4.25   leaving him 5.55 & so when he went with the news papers, he went to the Watkin’s man & got a 100 lbs poultry or condition powder 8.00  at least the receipt said $8.00    Well he made a slip of the tongue & while talking & said he gave Mrs. Schnaak 5.00, but later corrected it.    he sold 22. doz. eggs today, so he has 2.45 coming back to him out of the 8.00 he paid for powder, since he only had 5.55 egg money,    he hasn’t felt so well since he fell last Thurs.    but his stomach bothers him all the time.    I’m sorry for him, but he won’t try to help himself, by giving up this or that thing to eat that he likes.    Well, he’s in bed & I pray his stomach wont hurt anymore    he’s a good deal like I ‘am   just not phyicially fit to work.    I do pray God will convert & heal us & fill us that we may be whole in Jesus Name. Amen.    The wind has died down & it don’t seem so cold tonight & I’ll be glad when it warms up so I can go out doors & walk around again    I have to iron if I can tomorrow.    I want to go to Nellie’s again.    I don’t feel able, but I feel I should.    I pray God gave each one a blessing that went to the prayermeeting tonight, in Jesus Name.   Wind’s still N.W. what ther is. 

Fri. Mar. 10. 1950./ 40. y.p. 14.-H-eggs today/ Well Elbert looks & feels rather punk, but he did his usual chores and then had to clean up a bad mess after me or he did, anyway.    I got up this morning about 10-a-m. & did the sweeping & then got the dinner    I tried to eat my dinner but was so sick I took my teeth out & left them on the corner of the table & went to my room, I thought

Fri. Mar. 10. 1950./ page. 2500./ 40.y.p.-14-H-eggs this day./ it was going both way at once but it knocked me out & once again the slop can upset & covered my legs & the rugs,    I came to & got up,    Elbert gave me my night gown & I took off my white petty coat & dress & put on a clean skirt & the night gown    he washed the bottom of my old dress out & the skirt & dried them    then he took the rugs out & wrinsed them, a couple of time rolled them in newspapers & laid them (tonight) in stair landing & wiped up bedroom floor with two waters,  then he went & ask Georgia Snyder to come stay with me untill he took the papers down & came back,    he went out & left the heating stove going    it was so hot it smelt hot so I got up & shut it off & got back to bed safe but so dizzy,    I wasn’t sure if I’d make it.    It’s been a beautiful day & nice sun cold breeze, N. West, snow all gone again but some ice yet,    fishermen got there nets tared & out drying  & there were a bunch of blue birds came & lite in the apricot tree yesterday & later we heard some yellow birds to but I didn’t see them.    I thank God for all our many many blessing.   

Sat. Mar. 11. 1950./ 45. y.p. 10. H eggs today/ Well I felt rather shook up after my fall but I praise Gkod for all things & that He is teaching me,    I have felt so sorry for Elbert    he has been real miserable & still, is, but he has done his chores just the same & I didn’t work after I fell yesterday after dinner,    I got the dinner & did the sweeping then after I fell, I laid down for a while but got up be-fore supper but couldn’t work, today    I didn’t get up very early, but thank God & praised Him in Jesus Name that He had taken care of me.    I saw Mrs. Sprunk looking so worried & miserable & began to pray for her untill she seemed to look releived,    Elbert had gone for the milk & then he set down & rested in the big chair for awhile.    I got up & he warmed up the dinner & took care of the hens & got ready to go with the papers & she came early with papers today 3-30-p-m.    Elbert went & he stopped at West to tell them I wasn’t able to go to church tomorrow & they came out tonight after supper,    they brought some cream & we ate & visited & they decided to pray with me & I was glad, for usually when they come, they go without praying & I had said to Elbert I almost hoped they wouldn’t come just to visit for I still feel so shaken, but, we prayed & the Lord heard us & gave us a blessing, Praise the Lord Glory to God from Whom all blessing flow, in Jesus Name Amen.    I washed up all the dishes after Elbert went with the papers & ironed 2 house dresses 3 work shirts, 1 skirt, chair cover & some handkercheifs (4) of Elbert’s, so was feeling rather tired,    he brought oysters & he fixed them so I rested a little    he fed hens before supper & brought in eggs & counted them & did

Sat. Mar. 11. 1950./ page 2501./ 45. y.p. 10-H. eggs today/ evening chores.    We had finished our supper & was having a cup of hot tea when Mr. & Mrs. West & Mrs. Sprunk came in.    I re-ceived a nice letter from Harry Miller today thanking us for the hen we dressed & cut up & took to them.    I pray God will help him to except his healing & get well in Jesus Name, he has laid on that bed since he was 25 yrs. old.   the Lord has released many others & I pray He will do the same for Harry Miller    there are so many who don’t understand Divine healing May God help us.

Sun. Mar. 12. 1950./ 43. y.p.-11-H- eggs today/   Elbert feels a little better but not good yet but he dressed & cook a hen this morning,    I’m terrible sore & lame.    It did rain & then snow last night & so we have a white blanket this morning & it stayed all day, the wind shifted from last night & went N. east, then South & then this a-m it went back N. east.    so its been cold, & I hope Nellie & Bonita have coal enough to keep warm,    they should put in there coal in the summer but they don’t & then they have a hard time during the winter.    I hope they do pray for me at church & that God will hear & ans. prayer,    I will thank Him in Jesus Holy Name & give him all the Glory for ever & ever Amen.    I pray He will send the power & His blessing into the church tonight, send the fire & bless each one.    Oh Glory to God, We Praise Thee in Jesus Name.

Mon. Mar. 13. 1950./ 36.y.p.-11-H-eggs today/ Well, I didn’t do much today    achs & pains from bruises are bad today & my right hand inside and out throb with the least exercise,    I know for I washed out about 4. doz. or more wet napkins  took care of bed & rooms & bird & swept & got supper    & now I feel a little rested since supper, so will try to finish this.    I received a card from Miss. Clark saying Mertle & Tom were taking over the 4 square church in Vermilion, but she thought they’d have a hard time since the flock was so scattered    Miss Clark gathered up all she could & got them in the other church,   they call it the Gospel Church,    it belongs to the Aliance Church.    Wests talk as if they will continue to go to 31st Street Gospel Church & thats Pentecostal,    and I like it to    the preacher is a middle aged man & his wife & mother & his son & daughter all work hard to bring in souls for Jesus,    there are over 150 or 180 that go there to

Mon. Mar. 13. 1950./ page. 2502./ 36. -y.p.-11-H. eggs this day/ church & most of them Holy Ghost people & all most half of them are young married & unmarried people who take an active part in the church.    it’s wonderful & I can feel the power of God there,    When I go in Praise His Name I love to be in His church & with his people & they are so nice & sociable to “not only me but every one,    Oh how I love Jesus, because He first Loved me.    Elbert took care all his chores & took the papers & he had to pull the little paper women’s car out the ditch, before he could go.   snow’s wet & slippery.   He called Nellie & Bonita answered phone & said they were as well as usual,    only Nelson had been sick with cold    had Dr. he gave him a shot of penesillen & he’s better now.    They have enough coal for tonight & have some more coming tomorrow.    We got another wet snow fall & snow on top of that last night & winds went from N. east on around & it’s S.west tonight & not very cold.    I thank & praise the Lord in Jesus Name. 

Tue. Mar. 14. 1950./ 46.y.p.-13.-H-eggs today./  Well I soaked & washed out the rages & dried them & I washed my nose rages my skirt, shirt & stockings, 2 dish towels & 2. hand towels  took care of bird & beds & rooms & Elbert cooked the dinner & supper    it makes me sweat just to write,    my hands & bruised places hurt so bad.    I wiped the wood work & oil cloth & wash bench in that corner, & so I am tired.   The fishermen wont be able to set nets, lots of ice yet    I can see it from North Windows,    wind’s S.west     the snow thawed some today    had a nice sun all day.    Elbert took his papers, got a little caned stuff & forgot the boiling meat.    I thank My Father in Heaven for saving my soul but am still hoping & trusting for the Holy Ghost, that I may praise the Lord in spirit & in truth,    I thank him for His love & care of me in Jesus Name    I give Him all the praise & Glory for ever & ever Amen.

Wed. Mar. 15. 1950./ 43. y.p.-10-H. eggs today/ Well hand & arm head & neck fell rather bad today so I only did what I had to do.    Elbert has done his re-gular chores & hopes to go sell eggs tomorrow.    he don’t feel as good as he could,    but we do thank & praise God for all our many blessing    N. east breeze all Morning changing to S.west this afternoon.   was quite windy last night & sky was crisscrossed with wind streeks like this [she drew in a cross hatched rectangle] from S. west & N. west. sun was like a piece of ice & it looked like it sunk iinto a big bank of snow tonight,    Well the pentecostal papers I sent for came today & I’ve got them ready to mail out Praise God. 

Thurs. Mar. 16. 1950. /page. 2503./ 48. y.p. -10-H-eggs today./ Well I still feel bum   no strength to work on,    I swept  did the dishes,    Elbert went & sold eggs    I haven’t figured up yet  he bought a bag of mash 4.25 & took 4.25 out for the mash he paid for out of his check & he gave me 50 cents     that would be 9.00 worth of eggs & he had 38 doz. & gave Dr. Divore 3. doz. for the dollar he owed him, for a long time & he brought back 14. doz.    he sold 21. doz & collected 9.45 & one woman owes him 45    that would make a total of 9.90,   so we are squared up once more.  I have only done my daily round.    My rugs have to be cleaned up yet & some of my bedding.    I thank & praise God for all my blessing in Jesus Name,    He is a wonderful Jesus    I love Him more than all else in this world.   It thawed today, but there’s lots of snow yet, & N.east breeze & the ice as far as the eye can see on the Lake,    so, no fish for a while yet, only frozen shipped in fish.   St. Patrick’s day in the morning. 

Fri. Mar. 17. 1950./ 41 y.p. 13 H- eggs today./ Well, I just can’t understand what’s wrong with me,    I had another spell Wed. in the night    got up to use can & got back to bed, was turn-ed about to sit down, when I got another knock out    I don’t remember only that I was about to sit down when I did return,    I was most froze    my legs & feet hanging off the bed    I managed to get them into bed & then forgot, again, & when I woke this time I felt so weak I could hardly turn over,     then this morning I got up late & took care of bedrooms after washing, dressing & combing my hair & cleaning my teeth,    I left them in the cup & Elbert scalded them for me    I started the dinner but once again had to get to the bed,    I laid down for half an hour, but got up & finished getting the dinner    Elbert didn’t seem to want to go ahead with it,    I had him grind the fresh pork & I made it into meat balls as I do the chicken.    I’ve felt rather punk all day, but because Nellie feels to bad to even write a post card, I tried to write a letter to her & Bonita,    I got it half wrote & got a letter out the mail box from Bonita,    So, I finished mine & sent it by Elbert to mail & I sent her one of the Feb. booklets from 31st street Lorain Gospel Church,    it’s a very interesting one, about Divine healing,    & I hope she gets a glimpes of some of the things I’ve learned from God.    I sent one of the booklets to Audrey & Martha & one to Annabel Hackman & have several more ready to send out.    Elbert took one to Harry Miller yesterday.    I wish I could talk to Audrey & see what she thinks about Nellie.    Bonita said she had been there to visit.    Wind is sure howling tonight    it rained some & snowed some but didn’t freeze, but may during the night.    I wrote Miss Clark a card & sent it today,    I have to try to write a note to Harry Miller,    he told Elbert how much he en-joyed the hen we sent or Elbert took to them,    he said it had so much more flavor than store chickens    May God bless him & raise him up

Fri. Mar. 17. 1950./ page. 2504./ 41. y.p.-13.H eggs this day./ Well some fishermen set there nets but only got 17. fish, one other got 2 & today’s the 17th  St. Patrick’s Day,    it’s a good night to stay in where it warm,    wind is west & cold & raw so Elbert say & he’s just been out to the Jone’s & they don’t have any heat there.    I Praise God for His blessings in Jesus Holy Name, Glory be to God. 

Sat. Mar. 18. 1950./ 48. y.p.-13. H eggs today/ Well I have felt bad and I mean, I have felt as if I might faint,    but as you know there’s no kind or loving hands to do the most necessary things or fix me a nice snack & let me rest.    I had a nose bleed last night   a very rare thing for me.    so I washed my pillow slipp & piece I use around my head & night gown    my rags & nose rags 2 hand towels dish towel Elbert’s pillow slip Kercheif & sock & had to stop    & I have dried them over the fire    Elberts done his chores & took the papers.    He stopped at West’s & told her I couldn’t get to church tomorrow & she said she wasn’t going,   she didn’t feel able.    Well I can’t go    I nearly passed out tonight, since supper, but Elbert washed my face with cold water & then I ate a piece of toast & drank a cup of tea,     I don’t think I eat enough for one thing    & then I try to keep the washing done up & that’s to much at times,    I did those few pieces & was all in.    I want to get back to church & among God’s children.    I hope Nellie is better today & I wish Audrey would write.    Elbert had a head ach all night,    he coulsn’t sleep,    so, I got up & bathed his head & neck with alcohol & wintergreen rub & prayed for him & he was soon fast asleep.    I fixed the fire & went back to bed,    the wind was still blowing hard from N. east & went on around & tonight it’s back N.E. & was there this a.m.    it’s starlite tonight & was last night,    sun was really hot today & thawed a lot,    but, there patches of snow here & there & over the grass    Elbert went to bed, his head still feels bum but not so bad as last night.    I have to go to bed now for I feel as if I can’t sit up.

Sun. Mar. 19. 1950./ 44. y.p.-10-H.-eggs today./ Well another beautiful sunshiny day & not cold.    N.E. wind & still N. east what there is of it.    Elbert killed a hen & dressed & cooked it & he creamed potatoes but some how I didn’t feel as if I could eat it & for supper, rice soup made of the broth & I threw my supper up & feel all stirred up yet & I get to wondering if I’m getting something to kill me, in food or drink     milk don’t look like it should,    when it sours, looks like cottage cheese thats been over heat, don’t smell right either    Well, maybe by & by, if it’s not to late I’ll find out.    Wind mostly died out tonight.    I’m so sorry I could go to church, God help me, in Jesus Name. 

Mon. Mar. 20. 1950./ page. 2505./ 4_ y.p. -14.H.eggs today/ I’ve felt so bum no pep, yet I scrubbed the two rugs & Elbert sudsed & wrinced them    I helped get them over the line & they drained off most of the water,    then he brought them in,    for it started to rain & I hung the braided one over the line here in the house & the other is on some papers on the floor.    I washed what few things of my own that were dirty & my old dress & Elbert’s towel wash rag & kerchif & he rubed out his work shirts (2.) & a pr. of socks & everythings dry except shirts & rugs.    It was a beautiful morning sunshiny    N.east wind  was cold, but not bad.    Elbert girdled some willow in the hallow this morning & he’s done a lot of odds & end & took his papers to Vermilion,    he got the Lettuce trimmings today while he was there.    I’m so tired tonight seems as if I can’t navagate.    I baked 2 tins of bread biscuits also.    Elbert brought oysters for supper & they tasted good.    I washed all the dishes except the two bread tins.    I thank God for all our many blessing & for Elbert & for the strength He gives me each day,    I thank Him more than I can tell & He is truly worthy & I pray He will help me to be also in Jesus  Blessed Sacred Holy Name;    Oh, if we only had taken more time to study the meaning more thourghly.    We are just as slow of heart as He says we are.    We are quick witted about most all other things,    but, the things we need most,    I’m getting old in body,    yet, I pray God will forgive me & fill me that I may be able to help others. Amen.    Miss Clark sent me another apron,    I don’t wear them,   Oh, me.   There are lots of robbins here, yard was full, this morning.

Tue. Mar. 21. 1950./ 46.y.p.-9-H-eggs today/ A very thick fogy morning clearing a little through the middle of the day & getting thick again toward night & then wind went S. east & it’s cleared up the fog.    it’s quite warm out & the birds have come in droves    yard was full of robbins & the Starlings were just 100’s of them feeding in the feild across the road.    The ground is like a soft sponge,    I went out to the toilet & sank in to the sod way up on my shoes & heel deep     my feet sounded like a horses hoof when they walk in the mud, making a sucking sound.    Well the braided rug got dry & I have them both down again,    I have missed them so,    & my slipper make such a noise on the bare floor.    Radio said rain & paper said rain tonight.    I Thank Thee Jesus for the strength & all the many many blessing Thou hast given me & us & I’m still hoping & trusting for the Holy Spirit that I may praise Thee in Spirit and in Truth,    I thank Thee Jesus & Adore Thee. Glory to God in the Highest for ever & ever Amen.    I received a letter from Nellie    she’s teaching 4 half days a week same 2 children she taught before,    the little girls father comes & gets Nellie at noon & brings her back again at 3.p.m & the little boy she teaches in the morning    I think his father brings him to Nellie & takes him back, on Wed. & Thurs. so she’s earning

Tue. Mar. 21. 1950./ page. 2506./ 46. y.p. 9.H. eggs this day/ a little more,    Her pension is 3500 a mo. & some how her expenses are a lot highter than mine, & then they  “Bonita & the 3 children”  make some difference although the releif gives them there food & I don’t know just how it is     she said they gave her a hundred & some dollars    seems as if they could manage for they have there own water, they have to pay the gas & electric, same as we do.   Bonita said the washer was broke,    I hope they manage to get it fixed.    Well, I’m going to bed,    I feel so tired.    I sent the papers out to several “pentecostal papers” & have the rest ready to go.    I sent Nellie an-other letter today.    & I got one from her,    she must have got all excited, because I told her how sick I’d been & was, & that was the reason we hadn’t been back,    I don’t thing Nellie is able to work for she don’t feel able to come over here on the buss.    I’m sorry for her, but not able to do anything about it.   Oh God of love & mercy    I pray Thou will help us in Thine own Way. 

Wed. Mar. 22. 1950./ 43.y.p. 14 H. eggs today./ Well, I got the balance of the washing done & Now Elbert has to wash his work pants,    it’s been dark & cloudy & tried to rain once or twice & then the sun came out for a few minutes, then it clouded up again, the wind shifted “what there is of it” from S.east  to S. West about noon & is still there at 10-p-m. & it’s thick & hazy.    I sent Nellie another letter & Audrey a card,    I guess I hadn’t ought to have told Nellie I’d been sick for Bonita went to Audrey’s & told her & she didn’t believe Bonita, because I’d sent Audrey a card & hadn’t told her I’d been sick,     I was feeling anxious about Nellie    she had looked so bad when I was there, & Audrey went to see how Nellie was & never let me know but Nellie said she was teaching again, but isn’t able to walk very far her legs are so bad,    seems things are very missleading some times,    but, we all make mistakes, so, I pray God will forgive us in Jesus Name.    I wrote a card to Mr. & Mrs. Hunt also & Elbert mailed them & 2. papers “pentecostal about Divine healing.”   Elbert hopes to go & sell 37. 1/2 doz. eggs tomorrow & he’s going to Lorain first,    I’d like to go but would have to set in the car un-till he sold all the eggs & I don’t feel equal to it yet. 

Thurs. Mar. 23. 1950./ 40.y.p. 10 H. egg today./ Well Elbert went to Lorain & sold 7. doz. eggs 55 cents per. & he has to collect on 4 doz 2. eggs yet.    & he sold 1. doz. for 45 cents & he brought back 13 1/2 doz. & sold 23. doz for 50 cents per. doz.    he took in 13.60 and spent 8.10 for mash & grain 1.10 for straw , 2.20  he will get next week but that will be for gas this week & next week & he gave me 2.65 & that we are saving to pay on the chimney, we have to rebuild.    It’s been a nice day    Mrs. Eppler came this afternoon, to see if I would come to Church Sun. morning    I’m going to put forth & effort to get there, but I want to go to 31st in the 

Thurs. Mar. 23. 1950./ page. 2507./ 40. y.p. 10. H. eggs this day/ evenings    it’s good to go there where there are so many that God has put His Seal upon.    I long to be all his & am trusting for that seal in Jesus Name.    I haven’t been able to do much today    got to tired yesterday.     Elbert said it rained & snowed while he sold eggs at Vermilion on the lake.    it tried to rain here, but, didn’t & sun shone some late this after noon    Elbert took the papers & came right back    I darned 2. prs. socks & got supper & I got the dinner & had it ready when Elbert got home.    I thank God for all my many blessings & our blessing & pray He will convert & heal Elbert & Nellie Audrey Gertie & Frank & all there family in Jesus Name Amen & Glory to God in the highest for ever & ever Amen.    We got a big paper in the mail today sent out by the Gover-ment to fill out,    seems as if we had most better be dead than alive today,    for the Red Horse & Rider are right on up now.    We have to tell them all our affairs even our own private affairs of course our taxes on the place is cheaper than rent,” as yet,” but it’s terrible, Trueman & Mrs. Rosevelt are trying to work out F.D.’s plans, to run this side the world like Russia.    Well, I’ll be glad to go to Jesus but, I’d like to see my brothers & sisters, there children & families & our cousins turn to the Lord before I go,    I hope & pray they will do it soon, for I’m sure Jesus will soon be coming.    Oh, God of Love & Mercy,   please help them to come soon.   I will thank Thee & give Thee all the Glory for ever & ever Amen.

Fri. Mar. 24. 1950./ 52. y.p. 13-H. eggs today./ Well, I thought I’d wipe up the floor but only got the sweeping done & dishes & two meals done,    so, I’m hoping I’ll get the floor wiped up & the house dress ironed & my skirt & Elbert’s 2. shirts.    It’s been a nice day partly cloudy quite warm,  bugs & flies & lots of birds & they’re getting angle worms to,    lots of them apricot pears & cheeries trees look as if the blosoms are about ready to come out,  the sun shone while it rained hard in Vermilion, when Elbert delivered the papers, but it didn’t rain here untill tonight & it’s still raining slow & steady,    I thank God for all our many blessing & now We know it wont be long before Jesus comes for the Goverment is after Knowing all our buisness & it’s not a free country any more.    I only wish I could praise God in Spirit & in truth & that all the rest were ready also, to meet Jesus,   I Praise Thee Jesus.

Sat. Mar. 25. 1950./ 48. y.p. 14.H. eggs today./ Well I did get the kitchen floor wiped up enough so we wont stick fast,    but I did feel as if I had’n’t ought to do it     my left side, front & back seemed swollen & so sore,    I prayed God would help me & He Gave me what strength I needed & I got it done but I didn’t get the ironing done so I’ll have to wear the grain bags tomorrow   I’m going to

Sat. 25. 1950./ page. 2508./ 48. y.p. 14. H. eggs this day./ Church if I can make it tomorrow, God Willing, in Vermilion    Mrs. Eppler came Fri. to ask me back,    I only promised to go there Sunday mornings if I am able to get there, and I hope I can.    So I’ll have to get up & take a bath & be ready to leave at 10.a.m. It’s been a nice Spring day. with hundreds of birds, black birds, red bird, blue jays, starlings, killdears, Meadow larks, & blue birds & all ways the English sparrow & Song sparrow, snow birds & chickadees, & Robins by the hundreds,    the top of the Elm was so full of starlings it was a sight.    I’d like to have had a picture of it as we saw it tonight.   or just about 5-30-p-m.    There are so many Robbins, “if there are any cheeries  I doubt if they leave us a good pie.    I don’t think I ever saw as many here as we have this year.    I thank & Praise God my father in Heaven in Jesus Name for His care of us.  

Sun. Mar. 26. 1950./ 46.y.p.-H. 14 eggs today./   Evelyn Bonney McGinnus is 38 yrs. old today & Martha Carlisle Monagon will be 38. June 3.   My how the time has slipped along.   but I was 65 yrs. old Jan. 16. 1950;  I’m 27. yrs. older than they are.    Sometimes I feel as if I was much older than that but God has wonderfully blessed me all these yrs.    I only wish I was more worthy in HIs sight,    but , there’s been lot of things I haven’t understood in the passed, that I’m learning so late in life    Oh God, help me to be more worthy, surely there must be some way. Amen.    Well I never got away to church,    it rained in heavy showers all day & half or more of the night    & I couldn’t rest    I felt so bad & I didn’t get up untill 1-p-m    then took a bath, combed my hair & dressed & took care of bedrooms & bird    Elbert got the dinner,    he boiled potatoes & opened & warmed a can of lima bean & opened a can of pickled pigs feet & I made the tea,    & we ate & I wasn’t quite done when Audrey & Martha drove in & they brought us a small ham, 6 pork chops & some bacon & saucage & some candy bars    We visited jperhaps an hour & they decided to go,    they drove up to the back door & so couldn’t get out as it’s so wet & slippery,    so, Elbert took his long tow chain & pulled them back on the drive,    so, now Elbert will have to press the mud & sod back into place once more    he had just got it back & smoothed & now it’s a mess once more.    Well, it was nice to see them & it was thoughtful of them to bring the meat.    Audrey says Nellie dose look bad & she said Nellie has a look in her eyes she did like to see,    she didn’t know what it was,    she couldn’t seem to explain it,    I thought it was a frightened sort of terrified look,    but I don’t know what she’s so afraid of, now    I pray God will help her & that Rev. Hants & his wife will be able to help her in Jesus Name    We will give Him all the praise & Glory for ever & ever Amen.

Mon. Mar. 27. 1950./ page. 2509./ 48. y.p. 10.H eggs today./ WEll, I thought I couldn’t wash but, I got at it & had it most all done when Elbert got back from Huron    he went up to see if they had set any nets for fish yet    they have & expect to lift Thurs. but he will go sell the eggs Thurs. if he can& he’s sure got a bunch of them to sell,    the 9th of next month is Easter, 2. weeks from this last Sun, or yesterday;   I hope he sells them all,   the mash & grain cost so much we can’t seem to make much gain   & I’ve been trying to get enough to buy chimney blocks.   been a fine showery Spring Day,    sun & rain all day & tonight it has partly cleared off.    few clouds & a strong wind, S. west & a new moon,   it was new Mar. 18. so, it’s little past the first quarter.    Last night & tonight my lips have been swollen so bad in side my mouth & my mouth tastes like carbolic acid smells    I don’t know what I’m getting it out of the milk waater or tea, there is also a taste of soda.    I will trust God to take care of me in Jesus Name.    I prayed half of last night & Sunday night    I don’t know what it is but hope & trust Jesus will reveal to me.    I thank Him & praise Him for ans. prayer,  Help Jesus. 

Tue. Mar. 28. 1950./ 40. y.p. 11. H. eggs today./ Well I got the ironing done & dishes & was out back today    ground is wet but not as wet as when I first went,    it’s been raining & the S West wind is cold & penatrating    been partly cloudy all day & & such a lot of birds    just hundreds of them feeding in the fields & over the ground every where,   it tried to rain & did several times    Elbert took the papers & got oysters for supper,    I felt so bum I didn’t think I could work & it took all the vim I had, but with the help of the Lord, I got it done.    I hope I get to feeling better soon “that is” stronger in body    my arms & legs are so weaak & I have lots of ambition, but, no strength to go with it.   but thank and praise God in Jesus Holy Name for His loving care of me & us. 

Wed. Mar. 29. 1950./ 46. y.p. – 15. H. eggs today./ Well I made 2 tins bread biscuits, doz. cup cakes & 2 layer cakes all out the same batter & we ate most the cup cakes for supper.    I did my usual daily round & I am terribly tired tonight.    Got quite cold last night & again tonight    Wind went N.West & seems as if it will go N. east before morning.    I thank God in Jesus Name for the strength He give me each day other wise I couldn’t work.   

Thurs Mar. 30. 1950./ 46. y.p. 12.H. eggs today./ I only did my usual round & I washed out my old dress & what few dirty pieces there were.    Elbert sold eggs 20 1/2 doz. one doz. he has to collect for next week.    so, he took in $11.48, then he bought grain & mash & had to pay 8.20, ten cents more, this week     then, he brought pork 69 cents.       45 cents due on, 1. doz.     he gave me $2.40,   then we had dinner & he went to Huron to see how many fish they got today,    but, they didn’t lift & he helped them with some netts & they told him they would lift Sat.    he got back at 3-p.m & went with the papers.   I got the supper & he gathered eggs & fed the hens & then 

Thurs. Mar. 30. 1950./ page. 2510./ 46. y.p. 12. H. this day./ ate supper & he put the eggs in the cartons    now, we are resting.    I thank God for all our many, many blessings in Jesus Name, Amen.    Been a fine day, sun shone all day & there was a big ring around the sun. while Elbert was at the fish house.   I thank my God in Jesus Name,   He loves & cares for us, Amen.    I sent Miss Clark a card    I didn’t get it all wrote, but sent it by Elbert. 

Fri. Mar. 31. 1950./ 49.y.p.-9-H. eggs today/  We sold 20 doz eggs today for 40 cents doz. to Carl Bieber. 8.00     Well, I have only done my daily round & then I wond up string from the grain bags & got a dish rag started,    I’m hope to crochet it then bind outer edg all around,   they wear quite good.    I received a letter from Nellie today    she said Armond was out to see them last week & then Frank & Ruby came at end of week. They were going to bring her over last Sun. but, didn’t come,   Evelyn’s youngest girl Sue. has scarlet fever & the other two are with Frank & Ruby so they are busy & worried.    I hope & pray God will in Jesus Name take care of them & teach them to lean on Him.    I thank Thee Jesus.    Bonita’s children first one & then another have had first one thing & then another all winter.    All the rest are as well as usual.    Well, Nellie hasn’t been able to teach this week,    she’s had the sniffles to  she said.    I had to mend Elbert’s union suit   put on 3 patches,   he tore it clear open acrossed the back,    I went out & took my can,    he was sleeping,    it’s quite windy but not cold.    I do thank Thee Jesus so much for loving me & caring for me.

Sat. April. 1. 1950./ 42.y.p. 12-H- eggs today./ WEll, I slept late this morning.    It rained Early this a-m, before day light & stuck at it untill most noon,  even tried to snow.    I haven’t done much    felt to bum to work    did my usual round & then the two big balls of string we wound up yesterday we re-wound today & tied the ends of each piece to the other as we wound it back into two ball & fastened the crochet to them.    I am crocheting a dish rag of double string    have 5. rows done.   Elbert took the paper & came right back,   there’s been quite a breeze strong & cool, south west wind.    No more rain since noon sun came through several time & the big black clouds made it dark early.    I thank & praise God for all our many blessings today in Jesus Name, Amen.   Oh Jesus, I pray for each of Thine & for the poor & the hungry & half clothed  the poor in Spirit, the humble & needy,   Have mercy on all the souls for we know not which ones are Thine Amen. 

Sun. April. 2. 1950./ 45. y.p. 14-H eggs today/ Well it’s been a fine day,    Elbert got up early & dressed to of the old hens & cut the meat off the bones, excext the rump & wings & he cooked the bones & ground the meat & I have it mixed & ready for meat balls tomorrow.   Frank & Ruby & Nellie & Evelyn’s two children”Ruby Jean & Iria” & Francis Cora’s boy Frankie came in to call just about 3-30-p-m.    Nellie bought 5. doz. eggs 2.00

Sun. April.2. 1950./ page. 2511./ 45. y.;. 14. H. eggs this day./ and a man came in just before & bought 6. doz. 2.40    thats 11 doz. this week for 4.40, last Thurs. he sold 26 1/2 for H    Well the folks only stayed a little while, an hour or so & left,    it started to rain & been drizzling every since & wind is blowing again tonight.    not very cold out but quite cool,    the wind sounds about like it does in the Fall blowing through the Hollows & the tree tops,   it reminds of the song we use to sing in school when I was only 12. yrs. old, “The Merry Winds are out by night in all the Hollows blowing.    Well, I’m sick to think I can’t get off to Church but maybe I can Sun.    I’m hoping & praying I’ll be able.    Oh God I love thee & Praise Thee, I pray for Thy guidance & that I maybe forever Thine in Jesus Name, Amen. Glory to God.    

Mon. April. 3. 1950./ 41. y.p. 9.H. eggs today./  Well, Elbert went to Huron & he got some pike  6 of them & two musckling   fair size & they taste so good.    We had the six for dinner,    I didn’t get up very early & so he was back here at 10-a-m,    I took a bath & dressed & then shook up beds & opened windows & washed up yesterdays dishes & set table & he brought the six fish ready to fry, so I salted & fried them, warmed the creamed potatoes & left over peas & made the tea, then scalded & brushed my teeth & he came in with the other fish,    I salted them & done up 6. pieces for Nellie, half the chicken balls & 1. bag pop corn, 1. box tea, 1. bag apples & 1. fair sized box black walnuts & then I dressed & we went to end of our road & waited for little woman with papers    she was real late tonight    We delivered the papers & went to Nellie’s    she seemed glad we had come,    we talded a little & then I helped Bonita    they wanted the chicken balls for supper & me to fry them,    I was so tired & feeling rather shaky, but, I fried the balls & made the gravy,    Bonita had creamed the potatoes & made lettuce salid & tea & coffee    We ate & talked until 7-15,    then left for home.    it rained most the way home.   Mrs. Frankie Beesie gave Nellie her piano    We got home little after 8-p-m. & some one had jamed the Lock   I don’t think they got in at least nothing was disturbed for which I thank & praise the Lord in Jesus Name & a lot thank him for taking & bringing us safely, although it tired me    I hope to be able to go to Church Sun. & to enjoy His Love & Presents.    It’s been raining hard from the time we got home in heavy showers.   It’s been quite warm & it thundered & lightened last night & frogs are sure croaking to day & so I guess Spring is here at last.

Tue. April.4. 1950./ 50. y.p. 12-H- eggs today./ Well, it rained in Showers all night & all day so far, stopped at 9-p-m. but the winds been south west & is now a little more west than south.   there was a small group of orchard oriloes come    they lite in the walnut tree by the house & it was raining hard   they shook & oiled there feathers & rested for 1/2 hr. or more then went to the elm. 

Tue. April 4. 1950./ page. 2512./ 50. y.p. 12. H. eggs this day./ I like to watch the Elm in the Spring when it buds out,    the top looks so lacy & pretty    thats the way it looks right now.     I haven’t done only the most necessary things today,   was to tired alnight to sleep it seem-ed such a loong way to go,     so I sure must be getting old.    I felt all tired out all day,   I tried to crochet & it made me sweat so bad.    I washed dishes & sweat dripped off my chin.    I must try to wash a few pieces tomorrow rags most gone & I had hoped to wash blankets this week, but it needs a suny day.    I thank & praise God for all our many blessings & pray He Will help us to be quite peaceable at all time & d His will in Jesus Names. Amen. Glory to God, Hallelujah, Amen.

Wed. April 5. 1950./ 44. y.p. 13. H. eggs today/ Well, I did the half of the washing & got most of them dry.    I did my usual round & I’m sure tired.    Elbert hasn’t felt very well for the last 3. eays & we both feel tired from our ride to Nellie’s, Mon.     I thought I never could work but the Lord sure gave me enough strength to get that much done    wish I had it all done,    I did want to go to Lorain with Elbert tomorrow, but, I’m afraind to spend a cent for myself untill we get the chimney repaired.    but, I pray God Will in some way double my money.    It snowed hard this morning & laid a white blanket & the trees looked like Christmas, then before noon it all melted    then at noon it rained hard & sun came out between times & this afternoon late it snowed again & and tonight it is white again.    Wind stays south & west, not very cold but feels chilly after being so warm.    Today we received a nice letter from Johny & Marcie Harnish & little Marcie Joe’s picture,   a nice big one, that looks as natural as life    So I’ll have to ans.    I thank & praise God in Jesus Name for His Love & care.    I received the 7. pks of flower seeds & 2 coupon from David Harlens add. & the little book Audrey sent to me from the Work Basket. & a card from Miss. Clark written for Mr. Harry Miller for fresh eggs.    Elbert hopes to go to Lorain to sell eggs tomorrow for Easter.   winds gone N.E. & still snowing. at 10-30-p-m. 

Thurs. April 6. 1950./ 43. y.p. 14-H. eggs today/ Elbert went & sold 29 doz. eggs   ___ per doz   Ground looked like Christmas & the trees all covered with snow & ice & there were several wrecks    the pavement was so icy  a truck & 5 cars in one place & 2 trucks & 2 or 3 cars an-other place, so he was told by different ones.    Sun came out & the snow has gone again,    It’s partly cloudy & the wind’s still N. east clouds are white like white dumplins.    Elbert sold 6. doz in 5.50 & he sold 23 doz. Vermilion on the lake for 45 cents per. doz. 10.55 & collected 45 cents making 10.80  a total of $16.30,  he spent 1. for gas & 4.72 for mash [ ?] 4.25 & food the (food was 47 cents) & 60 cents for bird seeds 1.39 for olive oil he brought back 8.13 & he don’t know where the 46 cents went, he forgot to get the straw or the oyster schell.    It’s been a nice day cold N. east wind warm sun, it snowed & blowed a living gale yesterday a-m. & everything was white    sun came out round noon & melted it all & then it pitched in at 3-30-p-m. & did it all over only it raiined then froze & then snowed untill everything was white &

Thurs. April. 6. 1950./ page 2573 [she meant 2513]./ 43. y.p. 14. H. eggs this day/ again & even though the sun came out nice & warm, snow stayed un-till 3-30-p-m before it left    Winds still N.E. & quite cold tonight,   trees, “evergreens” were froze stiff this morning, poor things, birds acted cold also.    Elbert’s been & still is complaining of pains in back & on hip bones, he lookes bad, but talking of going to fish house tomorrow,    if he goes I hope he gets fish.    I wrote Johny & Marcie a letter & got it ready to go tomorrow.    I thought I’d go to the store either tomorrow or Sat.    I want to finish washing if it’s nice out side.    I thank & God for all the strength & blessings He gives us each day in Jesus Name. 

Fri. April 7. 1950./ 44. y.p. 8.H. eggs today./ Well, I baked 2 tins bread biscuits and one loaf of graham bread & Elbert went to Huron helped carry in fish & got a pk & they sure were good    I cooked dinner   had to fry biscuits for dinner.    did my usual round & wrote a letter to Nellye McCarthy.    I sent a few fish to Harry Miller, Mrs. Sprunk & Miss. Clark, when Elbert took the papers   I got supper, Elbert help me & now I must fix fire & go to bed.    It’s wasn’t quite so cold, frogs were croakiing today, the dirt dried some & we had a nice warm sun, but we’ve had 2. hard freezes & last night a hard frost,    the trees were just ready to bloom,    so, tonight raido said peaches & other fruit buds were frozen in Georgia & some of the other states.    Bible history is surely working out.    Wind was S.west today    Radio says more bad weather for the next 5 days.    I do thank God in Jesus Blessed Holy Name, for loving such as I.

Sat. April.8. 1950./ 43. y.p. 13. H. eggs today/ Well I haven’t felt able to work to-day,    I did scrub the oil cloth in the corner by the slop pail & the wood work & I sweaat so bad & felt as if I’d drop in a heap.    Elbert has felt just as bad all day,    he took the papers got a little food & came back home, looking all tired out & sick,    he helped me get supper & listen to the radio,  read the paper & went to bed.    Elbert mailed Nellye’s letter also today & I received a card from Bonita today    she wrote it yesterday Fri. said her mom. had gone to teach & that they were all O.K.    she said Geo had bad case of mumps    they had the Dr. he had fever 104.   She said the fish were good & so was the chicken & the next night when she & her mother were wondering what to have for supper    Nelson said more fish so she guessed they enjoyed them to.   She said Bonney Bell called up last night & they are O.K.    They also had letter from Johny & Marcie

Sat. April. 8. 1950./ page 2574 [she mean 2514?] 42. y.p. 13-H-eggs this day./ & they are come back in May & expect another baby in June.    She said Martha was there a few minutes & said her mother & Aunt Gertie were moving to broadway in Lorain up over Deli’s furniture store.    It will be closer to there work & save car fair if house rent don’t take it.    I hope it will be O.K.    Audrey looks tired out & she isn’t as strong as she might be either    I thank God for my blessings, for Father, Son & Holy Ghost & give them all the Praise & Glory for ever & ever, Amen.

Sun. April. 9. 1950./ 48. y.p. 14 H eggs today/ Easter Sunday,  Jesus rose from the dead & showed Himself very much alive to His deciples and to 500 at one time.    I love Jesus more than all else.   But I wasn’t able to go to church,  It was a beautirful morning nice sun cool N. east breeze, clouded up at 10-a-m & stayed that way rest of the day & still cloudy at 10-30-p-m.    Elbert still feels tired, but talking of going to fish house in morning.    I feel tired & don’t feel like moving about, but hope to go to Elyria one morning this coming week.    I want to get chimney block & flashing & get my corsets.    May God help me to do His Will in Jesus Name. Amen.    I pray for All things to work out His way.

Mon. April. 10. 1950./ 38.y.p. 9-H- eggs today./ Well I did the most of the washing & I did my usual daily round & I’m so tired    Elbert don’t feel very well either,    he went to Huron & got a few more fish this morning, they’re rather good so hard & cold & meat is sweet.    It’s been a fine day  sun came up nice this morning & stayed untill about 5-30 or 6-p-m, clouded up & tonight it’s partly cloudy & the winds been S. east all day    I put to towels out to dry, but air was damp so they wasn’t real dry.    I thank God for all our many blessing in Jesus Name. 

Tue. April 11. 1950./ 38. y.p.-14-H-eggs today./ Been a fine day partly, or mostly cloudy with strong wind all last night & all day today & puffy, with a misty rain at 4-p-m. Elbert said it was a a misty frozen mist, before he got back but we didn’t it here,    it’s cloudy tonight & the wind went S.West in the early morning & stayed there all day   quite raw & chilly out.    Oh, God, of Love & Mercy    I do thank Thee for answering prayer & that Thou hast sent one of Thine to heal the sick & bless in the 31st. Street Church Glory to God in the Highest  I Praise Thee in Jesus Name, Amen.    Let me go now & receive a gift of the Holy Ghost & of healing power that I to may, be a blessing in Thy Name, I will give Thee all the Glory forever & ever Amen. Glory Hallelujah    I thank Thee Jesus, all Plaise & Glorybelongest to Thee Amen, Amen

Wed. April. 12. 1950./ page. 2575./ 52.y.p. 10-H. eggs today/  Oh, it’s been a beautiful day it snowed in big feathery flake untill we couldn’t see the nearest houses & blowed a gale just a chilly raw N. West wind  Elbert cleaned the hen roost & most of the floor & wheeled it & spread it on the garden.    he delivered his papers between showers, got back just before a hard thick shower.   They are having healing meating, at 31st Church & I feel so bad that I haven’t been able to go    I am feeling better in some ways & hope to be able to go tomorrow or Fri. night at least, in Jesus Name I ask & thank Thee Amen,    I thank Thee for all our many blessing & pray Thou will give me an aboundant strength & health & power & faith & help me to be a blessing to Thee, help Elbert & each of our families like wise,   Glory to God I love Thee & give thee all the praise & Glory forever & ever Amen.   I haven’t done any more work than was really necessary all day.    I tried to catch a few pictures of the snow today.  It froze the steam on the windows at 3.-40-p-m.    tonight the ground is covered with snow & puffy wind.    was real cold at 10-30-p-m.    We received a card from Audrey    she’s been moving to Lorain on broadway,    been packiing & moveing, for a week & hasn’t worked    she said she went to Marthas for a ham dinner Sun.    that she didn’t work Mon at shop but at home getting settled & had it most done.    I hope they will be O.K.    seems to bad, two girls alone. 

Thurs. April 13. 1950./ 39.y.p. 11-H-eggs today./    tempture went down to 20 degrees last night & then it rained round midnight & froze     the icicles were still on the N.West corner of the carshed tonight,    winds been N.West all last night, today & tonight & cold strong & puffy,    it’s snowed & covered the ground after it rained last night & has snowed in gales so thick at times we couldn’t see the poles along the railroad track or the houses either side of us    Elbert was just out back & he says the wind’s gone N. East wew thought by the way the smoke acted,   when a train went past the wind hit part of it from the N. east & the other part from the N. west & made a [drawing of mark similar to base cleff next to an oblong with two stars in it] scroll in the air.    Rue’s game rooster are caged up & sitting out side with no pertection from all this cold wind & snow,    his father left his games out the same way & a lot of them froze to death   such cruelity.    Elbert went & sold 20. doz. eggs today at 45 cents per. doz & bought grain 3.95. & mash 4.25 & he sold 2. doz. to Harry Miller for 40 cents per. doz. 80 cents & had 80 he broung home & then he got a lb. of butter & some meat.    Now he has to get a new pump on his car & he has waited so long before asking what was wrong with it & it seems it can let go & spoil the radiator so I pray God will help him get it to Lorain with out any such trouble,    he’s so careless about looking after the car.    I wanted so much to go to Church while that Rev. _____ was there but it looks as if things are trying to hinder me but I’m still trusting & asking God to help me get there & Elbert also    we are both greatly in need of God’s help, in Jesus Blessed Holy Name.    I Praise God from Whom all blessings flow, in Jesus Name Amen.

Fri. April 14. 1950./ page. 2576./ __y.p.  __-H_ eggs today/ I took a few pictures of the snow Tue. Wed & Thurs. & one of Elbert spading this “Fri.” morning    snow all gone & a bright sun.    this after noon a-bout 3-p-m. some wind clouds & some heavy black ones just above the wind clouds came up from N.West & a big long streak came out of them & went as far as we could see across the sky toward S.east.    Elbert has quite a patch spaded & he sanded the roost & lifted the straw on the floor & loosened it up.    He delivered his papers, stopped at West’s & talked a few minutes about church at 31st street church.    I haven’t been able to go all week, in fact I didn’t know untill Mon. Night about it,    & I’ve been prayiing for a month or more God would send some one with healing power into that Church.    Well, I pray all have been blessed in all the ways they have need.    I Praise God our Father, Jesus our Savior & the Holy Ghost, for all our blessing in Jesus Holy Name, Amen,   Glory to God.

Sat. April. 15. 1950./53.y.p. 8-H. eggs today./ Well, I sure felt bum all day.   Elbert got up & went to Huron after he washed out 3. pr.s. pants suds & wrinsed them & hung them up to dry.    I got up at 10-a-m. took care of beds aired rooms & swept them & Kitchen,  wiped up dust but couldn’t seem to get up power enough to wipe up floors,    I took care of bird cleaned his cage & gave him fresh water    he flew over & set on a flower pot & look-ed at Elbert & yelled several times , but he didn’t hear him.      he came about noon with fish   nice big mess    We had the hen he dressed for Nellie, for dinner,    I ground the breast & 2. thighs for meat balls,    Elbert spaded some after dinner & he has a sand pile he covers at night & drys in day time when sun shines & he gathers the dry & takes it in the coop    the sun was nice all day & all the birds outside seemed happy today.   Winds N this a-m & little N. east tonight & its starlight & clear & cool.    I do thank & praise God for all our many blessing, but I still crave the Holy Ghost.

Sun. April 16. 1950./ 40. y.p. 10-H-eggs today/   Well, I felt so punk I thought I could never get up & bath & go to Lorain to Church but I did & God gave me more strength & we went back & heard the Rev. G. L. Johnson preach & he has the gift of healing, Glory to God   he’s from Texas & can he preach,   he prayed for me & I thank & praise God for my healing,    We got home 15 to 11-pm. It’s been a wonderful day  warm & sunshiny all day.   An old mother rabbit has her next by the front door step under the rose bushes.  Winds gone from N.E. to S.East last night & this morning is [?] & still is South & it’s been quite warm all day,  lots of bugs & some butterflys out grass & every things trying to grow.   I’m feeling better  Glory to God in the Highest   I thank Thee Jesus. & Praise Thee.

Mon. April. 17. 1950./ page. 2577./ 47.y.p. 11-H-eggs today./ I or We took Rev. Hance wife 2. doz. eggs last night & The minister Rev. Johnson ask how young we were converted    I said 18 yrs of age & he ask, how many yrs. is that?    I said I’m 65,    Well, I felt rather abashed when he said come up here where every one can see you & we we sing a song together    but it was one I didn’t know, so he sang with all the others & Sister Hance ask one to set with her on the front seat,    well, Elbert was left by him -self in the back but Dorthy rest & one or two more went & talked to him, then Sister Hance took the bible of the Minister & ask every one to file past it & put as much as they felt they could on it, for he & his wife were leaving Mon.    He thanked every one & said it really looked as if we loved them, for it was the most any one church had given them,    again I felt bad I hadn’t any extra money & So Siister Hance put a dollar in my hand & said    lets get in the line so we did,    but, I’lll give her the dollar back & a hen to cook “for interest”    it was 11-p-m when we got home.    It’s been a beautiful day.  S.west bbreeze & is S. west tonight.    I did half the washing today.   I have several blankets to wash also.   & I’m to tired tonight    Georgie Snyder dried her wash out side & for once had it all down except work pant & over alls,    I feel much better today, than Sun.    They prayed for me Sun. & I’m trusting for a full healing in Jesus Name.    I do love Him & thank & Praise Him    He’s a wonderful Saviour to me.    Well, I washed part of Elbert’s clothes & the big Chair seat cover.    Well, I got most of them dry & I’ll have to iron a dress at least tomorrow if I can with the Lord’s help.    Elbert’s to tired to    he spaded from 8-30 untill 11-a.m.   to long for one stretch    then after dinner he went down in the hollow & barked a willow all way round & the chopped off lots of the young sprouts, that were about 3. ft. long & pilled the brush    then he picked up the basket of walnuts that got upset some how & he took the papers & they were late & took care of the hens & I’ve rubed his back in alcohol as I’ve done for over a week & he’s in bed.    

Tue. April. 18. 1950./ 52 y.p. 13.H-eggs today/  Well, it was a beautiful day & I finished the washing & washed 3 wool blankets & they sure dried good & then Elbert went with the papers 3.-45-p-m.   he got oysters for supper,   he got a coconut & cracker he’s to tired & has cramps in his ribs & legs    he cooked the oysters    I was most finished with my bath    I made the beds & I ironed after he left 2. dresses 2 work shirts & my under skirt & some handkercheifs    I prayed as I worked for both of us & the preachers & all there helpers & all the christians, we sure need strength & courage in these last days,    I thank & praise Him Who is our all in all & give us strength & heals our bodys    I pray God will help us as we need & that we will keep our faiath in Him even if it slay us.   I Praise & thank Thee. 

Wed. April 19. 1950./ page. 2578./ 43.y.p. 8. H. eggs today/ Well, we went to Elyria & I ordered a corset,    they are terribly high priced but I’ve been in such misery of late,    so, as I had put it off for so long I indulged at last    I hope it will be a perfect fit,    it would be wonderful to feel comfortable.    I paid down on it a little & will have come to pay when I go again.     she will send me a card.    We stopped at Nellie’s & left the fish, chicken all dressed & cleaned ready to cook & a doz. or so nice sized beets,    then we went on to Elyria & after we were done at Corset shop we went over to see Mrs Earnie Bracket   she’s weathered & some wrinkled,    but, she loves to talk about the good times she use to have when they had there launch    she liked to fish & liked to eat them to.   We visited a few minutes,   her first name is Florance & she gave me a pink voilet & said I could name it Florance,    she’s still jolly and shes not as strong as she use to be    her house has nice things in it,    but, she’s like me  not able to do a lot     she can get out & walk & she goes over to her cousins home a few blocks away & cooks a supper for them,    the cousins wife is ill & she says it’s good to go & cook & eat with them & enjoy being together for she’s left aloone & they are all the relatives she has left,    she urged us to come back & said we were all getting old & ought to look after each other,    so, I hope we can go & see her now & again.    She lives on Water St. No. 7. house number Elyria Ohio.   We went to Nellie’s, she wanted us to eat lunch with her & when we got there she was “so she said” just having a fit & telling Bonita she just bet her a nickle to a doughnut, we wouldn’t be back, when in we came,    so we had a sliver of ham & a spoonful of beans, bread & a cup of tea,    then we took Nellie over to a little home where she teaches a little boy,    she had one at her home this morning,     Nellie has a bad cold & I don’t wonder, the house is so cold I felt chilly all the time I was there,    they said Marcie was off her feet & they took her to the hospital & thought she would loose the baby, but they are still hoping she will get O.K.   she’s such a nice little woman & I love her & hope & pray God will take care of her & help her to get well & to have a good healthy baby boy & that both will be well & strong    May God help her in Jesus Blessed Holy Name,   I thank Jesus   I thank Thee, Amen.   And I thank Thee for all Thy Love & care this day,    we started out this a-m about 8-30 it was nice & the sun was nice,    but, after we had gone out the river road at Vermilion, it clouded up & they had a heavy

Wed. April 19. 1950./ page. 2579./ 43. y.p.  8-H-eggs this day/ shower, but it wasn’t raining as we passed, stayed cloudy was like an early Spring Morning.   but it started to rain as we left Mrs. Bracket & it got at it good before we left Nellie’s but almost stopped after we got to Vermilion,    I had to stop at the V. toilet & I stopped & called on Mrs. West,    she said the devil gets after both she & her mother, of late & she isn’t a bit well & neither is her mother,    We are all in that getting old stage & have our ups & downs,    Well I’ll try to go call on Mrs. Sprunk tomorrow if I can.    I want to wipe up the floors & bake a little bread & thats about all I’ll be able to get done & I wanted to sew this week & it’s over half gone tomorrow,   I must write Marcie a letter to, poor child.   We tried to get Inezs by Phone no luck.

Thurs. April. 20. 1950./ 41. y.p. 11-H. eggs today./  Well I got up & set the bread & washed up dishes & swept & got the potatoes & the brocoli ready to cook.   Elbert came little after 12. noon    I was putting the bread biscuits on the tins when he came so I put the potatoes & broci. on to cook & water for tea   finished biscuits & set them to raise while dinner was cooking & Elbert was giving hens mash & water & when he got back I had ham ready & all the rest & so we ate.    I did dishes & put biscuits in oven & went out back & by the time I got in they had scorced a bit around the edges.    I went to Vermilion with Elbert & got 12.00 worth of canned & fresh food & fruit & we went to see about chimney block & couldn’t get them in Vermilion so we have to look else where.   We stopped & called on Mrs. Sprunk on our way back home & gave her a tin of bread biscuits,   she’s had the flu. & she don’t feel very good yet    she seems rather dis-couraged, getting old & can’t hop about as fast as she use to & she feels like I often do with out any one to help her,    We met the eldest Smith girl in the store & the 2 Horning girls passed us, but I didn’t happen to see them,    Elbert said they waved at me.   I’m sorry I missed them.    I don’t know what was wrong with Elbert but he seemed to feel so cross, with me.    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for all our many blessing & pray He will continue to strengthen me & us all, Amen. 

Fri. April. 21. 1950./ page 2580/ 43.y.p. 10. H. eggs today./ Well, it been a fine day,    Elbert’s back has pained him bad all day & I have felt a little on the bum,   I washed out what dirty clothes I had so there wont be so many for Mon  I should have wiped up Kitchen floor, but, for verious reasons, I didn’t.   I finished Ella Jane’s letter & Elbert went to Huron & got a big mess of fish& cleaned most of them    we had dinner out of them & supper & had 6. left, cooked, & he took 3 to Miss Clark & the woman she lives with,    he gave 3. & 6 to Mr. Miller  4. to Mrs. Sprunk & 7 or 8 to Mrs. West.    & he gave 15 or more to the woman where we get the milk, uncleaned & she gave him 2. qts of milk,     I did the rapping & he the tieing & he delivered them    they were all salted that were cleaned    I only did my daily dozen, I was out side to Jonese’s & right back.    I thank God for all our many blessing in Jesus Name,   He’s a wonderful Jesus   I love & Praise only Him. 

Sat. April 22. 1950./ 47. y.p. 12. H. eggs today./ Well, today Ella Jane is 31. yrs. old don’t seem possible hardly,     but, she looked it when she was here last summer.    I hear she was married last Month, but she hasn’t wrote to me since Jan.    I don’t feel she loves me much, after I took as good care of her as I could for 16. yrs. but now she will begin to learn perhaps a little more about real life    or maybe she wont realize,  I love her still & would help her if I could, & her mother & Bonita also.    Well, I washed out what dirty clothes there were & I didn’t get floor wiped up    Elbert’s back hurt him so  bad,  he was willing to get the Alcohol & wintergreen & have it rubbed,  he can hardly get around today, but did the chores & took the papers.    He says a hen is turned inside out & all blood that’s the forth or 5th. one he has told me about.  good healthy hens,   there is surely something queer about it    We never had any thing like it in all the yrs. we kept hens.    Its such a wicked lot of things in this world cope with, but God Knows & I’m glad it’s He Who does Know & Judge    I pray Thou will keep me ever & ever closer to Thee,    I thank & praise Thee Amen.

Sun. April 23. 1950./ 52.y.p. 11. -H-eggs today/ WEll, I thought I wouldn’t get away to church today.   Elbert has a bad back    he got up & dressed out a hen so as to have something to eat.   So we been home all day   it’s been a nice day,    I thank & the Lord in Jesus Name for all our many blessings & pray for each & every one, that we may be all His,    I want to be & it would be so nice if we could all be.    I’m sorry for all Who just wont trust Him & pray for more strength faith & courage.

Mon. April. 24. 1950./ page. 2581./ 46.y.p. 9.H. eggs today./ Well, it’s been a wet dreary day   rained hard in heavy showers all night, thundered & lightened so hard, untill morning then just light showers,    it tried to clear up round noon & didn’t rain any more & still is cloudy    winds been N. east as it was yesterday & yesterday morning early    fog was so thick we couldn’t see Snyders house even when the trains went passed   was quite so bad this morning.  & there’s not many cars on highway tonight, can only see 3 lights  one at old Saunders Place,    Ellis & the old farm house.    Not many trains either,    they’re having another strike & telephones having a strike & wars & storms floods & tornadoes & rumblings    Elbert says his back is a little better tonight,    he looks sick & I know how bad he has felt.   I pray he will turn to God & be made every whit whole in Jesus Name;   I thank Thee & Praise Thee & give Thee all the Glory Amen.    I haven’t done much myself today, but, pray. 

Tue. April. 25. 1950./ 43 y.p. 10-H-eggs today./ Well, it’s been rainy & cool & sun’s as white as ice & I haven’t felt able to work all day    so, just did my daily round & no extras.    The golden bells are all in bloom & some one has borrowed my single daffidiles    I had a dozen or so & they were so pretty,    Well, God knows who took them & I pray He will punish who ever took them,    I like a few blooms to look at since I can’t get out to do much & I don’t have many left any more.    Well I thank God they can’t take Him from me and I pray He will put me in a land of peace by and by  where there will be no theives & robbers. Amen.    We didn’t get down to prayermeeting in Vermilion tonight    it’s been hard for Elbert to get around, but he put a patch on the roof of the cottage today & can hardly undress for bed tonight.    He mailed a letter to Ella Jane & a card to Nellie & one to Audrey yesterday, for me.   & no mail for us of late. 

Wed. April. 26. 1950./ 46. y.p. 10-H-eggs today./ Well I did the washing & 1. pr. cotton blankets    it’s been a fine day, south west wind & quite strong and warm, but ground is so full of water    it’s terrible Elbert had to put another patch on cottage roof & ladder sunk into the dirt up to first rung,    he got a big mess of fish today, dressed them  & e said he took up a shovel of dirt  & the hole was full of water & water is runing through the basement like a river.    Elbert’s back has pained him bad allday & he is so tired tonight & I think I am,    I carried up a bucket of coal along with all else & did my daily dozen beside the wash.   God surely give me lots of strength & I Praise him & give Him all the Glory in Jesus Name,    He’s a wonderful Jesus, Wonderful, Miraclious, He is truly more to be desired than silver, Gold or anything else on earth Glory to His Name. 

Thurs. April. 27. 1950./ page 2582/ 47.y.p.-11-hens eggs today/  Sun shone all morning clouded up at noon & got quite cloudy befoe supper time.    Elbert sold 30 doz & a half of eggs this morning & bought grain, 8.20 for both, mash & gas 1.00 for gas & so we have 6.05 left toward the chimney & I do hope we get it fixed before much longer    Elbert’s back hurts so bad & I’m to tired, but I did the sweeping & wiped up the floors & cooked & washed dishes & did my daily doz.     I had to go to the basement for potatoes & coal & I opened the windows, water runing like a river & floor is soft & muddy,    then I went down later & shut window,    I went out & opened hen coop windows this morning, got the mail “and odd” & looked for greens & went out to look at the white tame voilets & blue wild ones & got in the mud over my slipper tops & really thought I was going to sink before I could manage to get out, mercy, it’s terrible.    I thank God for all our many blessing in Jesus Blessed Name,   Well , I feel like a ton of lead today, but glad I got floors done.    Elbert was just out side & says its Moon & starlight & cool.

Fri. April, 28. 1950./ 45yp-9-H-eggs today./  Well, I slept late & it was such a nice morning.   sun shining, birds were singing & fliting about so happy,    I got up about 10-a-m    Elbert had been out & got the mail, (a card from Bonita, I sat down & read her card, she said, they received my card & had received letters from Ella Jane & Johny yesterday (& she wrote her card April 27″)  she said, all are well, Matt’s been shipped out this week & she “Ella Jane” didn’t say where too, but had said Washington State before;    Pinky (little Bonita has mumps started yesterday, 2 weeks since Georgie had them.    Beautiful day & I dried all my cloths I had washed over to Gannetts.    I must get my ironing done., been writing letters all morning. Geo. didn’t have to go to school Monday or Tue, school basement was flood & ours was too, 10 in’s of water, Love, Bonita.”    Frank Babcock  wood be 68. yrs. old today.    Well, I shook up the beds opened the windows washed my face & hands & heat up the beef broth & made tea & opened cheese & we ate broth & crackers & cheese & pickles.    then, I washed up dishes then cleaned my hands & finger nails & set the bread, mixed it into hard loaf & put it to raise then took care of the bird.  looked after the fire & got the tins ready for the bread,    took a little walk out back & over to hen house    emptied slop pail came back & washed hands & mixed bread into biscuits  2 tins, & 1. round loaf. & then fixed remainder of broth for soup & washed rice in 3 waters & put it in & seasoned it & put in some speggetti & chopped up the meat & put it back in,    Elbert went with the papers & his back all most killing him    wind’s N. east & damp & chill & once a fine mist of rain cloudied up at noon & is still cloudy at 10-30-p-m.    Well, I sent a box top from past brand flakes, for flower seeds today & card to Bonita.   We had soup & prunes & tea for supper    I got the bread all baked & dishes washed & now I’ll read & pray & go to bed.    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for His Love & tender mercys.

Sat. April 29. 1950./ page. 2583./ 49.y.p. 8-H-eggs today./ Oh, the Golden bells are so pretty  the little tame white voilets & the wild blue ones in the back yard    I miss the single daffidils    I pray God will punish who ever it was that took them.    I had a bad spell again last night,    so, felt so bum I haven’t done much today    & Elbert hasn’t done only what he had to do,    his back & hip is so bad,  took cold in them, I think.   N. east breeze damp & penatrating & it rained in showers most of the night & is doing the same tonight.  I would like so much to go to Church but feel so bad don’t seem as if I can,    I wish Elbert would go into Church with me but he stears clear if possible,    God would wonderfully bless us, if he would only do His will.    I thank Thee Jesus for taking care of me & us & pray to be filled with The Holy Ghost, help me to except & be filled in Jesus Name.  

Sun. April. 30. 1950./ 44. y.p. 7-H-eggs today/ WEll it rained in showers all night & all day    N. east breeze & damp & chilly.    Oh God, forgive us & help us live Thy ways & do Thy Will against our own will & judgement in Jesus Name, Amen.   We have been home all day & I’ve craved so much to be in church & I’m sure God would help me if I were to go to there & be with Him.

Mon. May. 1. 1950./ 47.y.p. & 9-eggs today/  Been a cloudy day or mostly so, dark & fogy this morning.    I ate some garlic blogna last night and it kept me awake all night,    I was just sleeping good when Elbert decided to go to Huron & he pounded the door & woke me with shock,    I need to sleep so bad but no one seems to care,    I pray God will help me soon    I had the nose bleed last night, soak a large hankercheif full of fresh blood,   my nose never blead so much in all my life & tonight it’s bleeding again,    I’m to tired & I washed out half the washing,    I’ve been sort of dizy all day.    I thank God for the wonderful strength he gives me.    Elbert got such a big mess of fish several catfish & a few bullheads & a good pan of pike & perch    we cooked catfish & bullheads for dinner & supper    Elbert got the supper.    I felt so bad thought I wasn’t going to be able to eat but I did eat a little,    I washed dinner dishes, but not the supper ones.    Elbert saw & talked to Tom Todd in Huron to-day    he’s working on a small tug & they are doing something to the west peir & the tug pull a scow.    Elbert says Tom is terribly thin & gravy, he’s about Fred’s age & Fred was 63 last Sept.    Wind’s been south east most of the day. fogy on the lake. 

Tue. May. 2. 1950./ 45.y.p.-10-H-eggs today/ I haven’t felt very good today,    Elbert hasn’t either    his hip pains him so bad.    My stomach has been bad but, better than it has been & I’m trusting God for my healing,     of late there seems to be some reason I can’t go to Church or prayermeeting so I’ve got to do something about it, right away.    We went to Vermilion with the papers, I wasn’t fit to go & sweat like rain    it cost me so much effort & strength,     We bought 15.24 worth of caned food,    I got a Kroger add & it was really a bargain in caned foods, but

Tue. May. 2. 1950./ page. 2584./ 45. y.p. 10. H- eggs today/  when we went to Vermilion it was all different    not so many cans for a 1.00 & not the same brands,     Oh Well, I’ll be sure about it next time, if there’s a next time.    We went over to Lindy’s & Dorthy West & took them a pan of fish & ask Lindy a-bout helping Elbert fix the chimney.    & he said he’d help him,    so now, we have to get the ladders & rope & planks & Elbert ordered the blocks, but I don’t think he ordered enough.    he told me 12 & he ordered 10.    Well he & I have to take down the 10 or 12 & get it all cleaned up ready to set the new blocks on & that will be at the end of this month, or first of next,    Elbert said Lindy gets 2.50 or more an hour,    so, that will take 4. or 5. hrs. & that will be 10.00 or so,    Well that’s life & if we stay, we have to have the Chimney.    We have enough caned food to last a mo. now & so I can use my alowance for the chimney or most of it.    I pray & thank God for all He help me to do & that He seems to stretcy the money some how at times    Oh God I pray you will help me to be worthy in Jesus Holy Name, Amen.  To-night Elbert & I saw a buck & doe (deer) jump over the rail-road fence & come acrossed the field up to Bessie’s place & come across the road on to the brow of Rue Sarrs hill & go down into the creek hollow,    they were the bigt ones,    they run as if they were stiff that’s the second time I’ve seen 2. deers.  Ground is terribly wet.   Some one came & left Elbert’s check & a newspaper while we were gone.    Partly cloudy today & a cold N, east breeze allday.

Wed. May. 3. 1950./ 46. y.p. -8-H-eggs today./ Well I got the dinner & supper & washed dishes & swept & dusted all 3. rooms & ironed 2 skirts 2 dresses & chair back cover.     It’s been a nice day  70 degrees heat but cold N. east wind.    Elbert went with the papers & then he went to the mill & got some pieces (cost 2.06) of 2X2 to fix up the partitian in the hen house & now we have to get some wire fencing 1/2 in mesh for it & then some fencing for hen park.    & some boards for some front door steps & that’s the way the money goes,   no coat,    hat or dress.  & I have had these for, so loong    I’m sick of them, if I was able I’d fix my old Spring coat over.    I don’t get much done, any day, only the things we just have to have done.    it been to warm to work to day,     I sweat like rain, yesterday & today.    I went to the outside toilet & over by the car shed & back in the corner to see what was in bloom & it was the little peach trees that had come up from pits.     apricots got froze, most of them, the pear teree in the corner is full of buds but it’s so cold they are undecided about coming out     sun shone most all day, but there’s a thick haze all through a white fog.   We still have a fire & water’s still runing through the basement.    I received my check today & I thank God for it & hope they decide to send the next one.    I wrote to them about it, but they don’t let me know untill time to get

Thurs. May. 4. 1950./ page. 2585./43y.p. 7.H-eggs today./  Elbert sold a few eggs 34 doz.  he got 55 cents for 5. doz & 50 cents a doz for 28 1/2 a doz. & then spent most of it for feed & mash & a little food    he gave me 6.00 & so we have to save for Chimney & next tank of gas & next winters coal.    Well it’s been 95 degrees here in the Kitchen    I slept untill 9-a-m     got so hot it woke me up so I got up,    Jackie was calling me to     always sounds to me as if he says, get up, get up.    I told him I was coming,  then he started singing,    I got the mail a card from Audrey & DeHaans book,    I got every thing ready for dinner & put some beets on to cook & then as I sat down to drink a cup of tea Elbert came & he was all most cooked    he has his heavy under wear on yet,    but he did go get some lighter weight undies today & I hope he wont catch cold after he changes,    it’s been a terribly hot day, today.    I gave him a cup of tea & he rested a few minutes & went & gave hens water & then I had dinner ready     & we ate and set awhile & then went out side & then the papers came & he went back to Vermilion but wasn’t gone long,    the census taker came just after he left & her name was Marlyn Cool, she said she was 23. yrs. old, looked as if she’d weigh 150 lbs a nice looking dark hair & eyed, girl.    We had a nice visit to & she said she’d come back to finish our visit someday, “I wonder.”   Audrey says they are moving again, but will be home Sun.    she climbs 80 stepps at the factory where she works & 30 where they now live    they are all O.K as far as she knows & hoped we were & was glad to hear from us.    & she said sh’d try to get Martha to come out again soon “signed” Love Audrey.    I’m sorry for Audrey    she isn’t very well or strong, but sure keep going & it’s going to hard on her before long for we sure seem to have to ease up by & by.    Well I thank & praise God for all our many blessing in Jesus Name, Amen.

Fri. May. 5. 1950./ 48.y.p. 5.H-eggs today/ WEll the wind sure blew,    I don’t know if it blew Bell, but it blew the water all out of Elberts . 2 heavy union suits & 3 work shirts in just 1. (one) hr or so & Elbert brought them in,    he hung them out just before supper & brought them in just after.    I’m so glad for now I wont have to bother with them tomorrow.    I went with Elbert over where he gets the milk,    we took the girl (she’s about 16 yrs old some tame tiger lillie bulbs & she gave me some chives 4 bulbs,    I ask them over & the girl said she would like to come,     but she wants to ride her horse over & I don’t know where she can tie him.    I’m tired     I washed up all the dirty clothes & got the supper    Elbert brought slice of beef for supper & it happened to be very tender & good   I ate 2 small pieces.   he ate the rest.

Fri. May. 5. 1950./ page. 2586./ 48 y.p. 5 H. eggs this day/  been 90 degrees in Kitchen yesterday & today    sweat runs off me as if it were Aug. & the wind is so strong & puffy.    I thank & praise God for His Love & strength He has given me & all our many blessings.    I praise Him & give him all the Glory, He is Truth & truly worthy, Glory to His Name.    We received a card from Nellie, very short here it is,    Dear Folks weare all better.    Fish & chicken were wonderful.   B.B. & family were here yesterday after noon.    Every one is well.  Write us. Love Nellie.    I ans. it & Elbert mailed it when he went with the papers so she’ll get it Sat. or Mon. She lonesome

Sat. May. 6. 1950./ 49.y.p. 6.H. eggs today./ Well, the wind has been truly strong & I have not done only my daily grind & Elbert the same,    it has been a little cooler tonight but so hot during middle of the day 80 in the Kitchen with windows open wide.    & trees & flowers & shrubs are coming fast    some of them look as if they get to cool at night.    lots of birds every morning out in back yard,    seem to come for a meeting every morning, brown thrush, red birds, cardnals blue birds, little wild canarys chic-a-dees & snow birds orchard oreoles, finch, the gold ones, ground sparrows & sparrows, starlings & blue jays all talking & singing at once & the robbins, some whipper wills & kill deers & meadow larks & cat birds & mourning doves & cotton birds,    I don’t know if I missed any or not    but, its surely a great  sight & noise,    Oh yes, the black birds & red wings black birds. & Elbert said there were tippups & snipe, sort of wild wood choir,  & frogs all croaking,    there are lots of hornets, wasps, spiders & flies & bugs all so.    I thank My Father in Heaven for His Love & Mercy & pray I will be worthy in Jesus Name.    I want to pray through & hope I can. 

Sun. May.7. 1950./ 45 y.p.  6-H. eggs today/  We got out & went to church in Vermilion & sunday school & then we learned there had been a fire on the same street & one across the river     We came home, ate dinner & set a while then got off to 31. street church.     & we had a real blessing there tonight    & oh, I was drunk with the Spirit & the power is still going through me    Glory to God I praise Thee in Jesus Holy Name, Hallelujah, Amen.    We got home 11-10-p-m. tonight.    The wind went N. east last night & it’s cold & raw, nice sun, but so white & cold looking.    I sure enjoy the birds in the back yard & the flowers    tame voilets & wild are like a carpet of blue & white trees are blooming & leaving out fast & the strong wind drying the ground fast.    Hope we can plant a few potatoes & cabbage & tomatoes & maybe a few other things    Elbert’s hip and back are feeling lots better, but a little sore  in back

Mon. May. 8. 1950./ page 2587./ 48. y.p. 8-H-eggs today/  Well, I slept late, but, got dinner & did out the washing & got it dry except my corset.   Elbert has felt terrible bad all day    did his daily round & tried to spade,    his head & his back hurt him bad & I am tired,    He killed & dressed a hen yesterday morning,    but I’m sick of chicken, so I didn’t enjoy it.    John Schnider came here Sun. after noon & wants Elbert to build a small building about 16 X 24 ft. with an A. roof   & sided up with roofing paper on roof.    I do hope all will be well    Christe & Will are crooked & I don’t know about John,    he’s filthy mouthed, I do know & I wish Elbert wouldn’t work for him, but, I as Elbert says most men are that way, some better, some worse.     It’s been a fine day, Cold N. east wind, nice warm sun,     I haven’t been out side but once I got a pail of water & put some in bird bath    they love to bath & drink & I like to wath them do it     I do pray God will fill me & help me to praise him in spirit & in truth in Jesus Holy Name.   Glory to God, in Jesus Name, Amen.

Tue. May 9. 1950./ 45. y.p. -5 H eggs today/ Well I have felt all sort of broke up & knew it was something about the place    So, here comes a man today & said I would have to go to Sandusky in the Morning & sign my applacation for old age pension,    Well, I’ll have a place to live for a while at least,    then only God knows what’s next.    They are talking war & getting ready for it with all the worst of fire & de-struction implements they can make    The bible says, the last will be days of vengence & it’s truly coming,    I pray God will fill me before that day of Jesus coming.   Glory to His Name.   We went Vermilion to prayer meeting & only Mrs. Eppler, Mr. Whitman, & I were there but, God met up & refreshed our spirits Praise His Name    Warm S. west wind hot sun. strong puffy wind & it did sprinkle a very little this morning & again tonight.    Elbert went to Huron & got a nice mess of fish for dinner & we had fish for supper & lots left for tomorrow,    he took the papers to Vermilion & got a ham  salt as brime,    I don’t see why he gets them but he does    I can’t eat it & he hadn’t ought to.    unless we freshen it a lot & that take away the real ham flavor .    I dug a big mess of greens this after noon.    but didn’t get them cooked & now I have to go in the morning so, can’t cook them I don’t believe, in time for dinner such a world.    So I didn’t get much done today.    I do hope all is well

Wed. May. 10. 1950./ 39. y.p. -5-H- eggs today./ Well, we went to Sandusky & turned my place over to the Goverment for 39.00 per. mo. as long as I live & they pay the taxes & insurance,    so the place isn’t mine any longer more only to live on.    I can’t sell it,   if I were to exchange it I’d have to be sure they don’t loose a cent!    Well, I have to live some where & this is as good as any place as far as I know.    We were in Krogers Store & they have a nice

Wed. May. 10. 1950./ page. 2588./ 39. y.p. 5-H-egg this day/ store,  they had a special on young friers today, all cut ready to fry done in celephand paper. & such a price.    We bought 4. pork 53 cents & a small piece of, a so called lamb.   & a few slices of bacon.    then we came back to Huron & I bought 4 sheet blankets for 11.33 & I have got to pay for them yet.    Oh, such a world,    but I do thank & praise God for all our many blessing in Jesus Blessed Holy Name.    The man in the Veterans Office said I should have had Frank’s pension, but it was so long now it would take to much work to get it through    Well I’m glad I can still have a place to live & 39.00 & some odd cents to live on, as long as I live,    & they pay the taxes & insurance on the buildings.    Well I’m feeling rather tired tonight    I have to get my shoes soled & get me an-other pr. for Sunday day. It’s been a fine day nice Sun. cool breeze. & tonight, sun set white as ice & then looked red just before dark.    Well, I’m wishing to get out side a little more .   air feels to cold & I can’t hardly walk my feet hurt so bad.    Well I’ll read & go to bed ,    we have a little fire tonight. 

Thurs. May. 11. 1950./ 49.y.p. 4. H-eggs today/ Well I hunted for the deed, looks as if it wasn’t transfered back into my Name so that will have to be taken care of.    I spent all my time looking for it today, in the chest.    I found the old one’s    Well the man for the Goverment will be coming along to pick it up in a day or two so he said.    I let him do a little looking & see if it was transfered back into my name.    I’m all tired out just looking    I was sure I had it in the lock box but it wasn’t there so I don’t know what to do about it.    It’s been a nice day   cool wind but not so strong today;    Elbert went to Vermilion on the Lake & sold 23 doz. eggs at 50 cents per. doz. bought 2 bags mash. 1. loaf bread & 1. for gas & gave me 1.25     looks as if we’ll never get the chimney block’s.    Oh, I’m glad there wont be sick-ness, sorrow, tears or crocked works of any kind in Jesus World.    God of Love & Mercy help me to live, talk, think & walk in Thy ways,    I give Thee the Praise & Glory for ever & ever Amen.    Grass & weeds are growing fast,    the flowering thorn is as red as a cardnal    blossoms are so bright    I’ve got to do something about a dress & soon for every day & Sun.  

Fri. May. 12. 1950./ 42. y.p. 8.H- eggs today/ I did up what washing there was & washed my good dress & my house dress & now I’ll have to get them ironed    Elbert washed out his pants    so I’ll have them to press & mend also.    It’s been a beautiful day warm & sunshiny & N east breeze.    John Snyder came over & plowed a little strip of dirt north of the cottage,    Elbert thought he’d plant a few potatoes & maybe some beans or corn out there,    his hip & backs so bad, he don’t know what to do.    Well I’m tired I haven’t felt able to work

Fri. May. 12. 1950./ page. 2589./ 42. y.p. 8.H-eggs this day./   Elbert went to Huron & got a nice mess of fish  2 bulhead 2 catfish & a few pike.    Elbert just told me John came through the back yard with the tractor & crushed my flowers that were just ready to bloom & I don’t know if he crushed the peonies or not & I’m just boiliing    men are such contemptible things,    Oh, God help me & take away the anger.    I only have a few flowers to enjoy & each yr some dirty skunk has to spoil part of them just when thry’re most ready to bloom or come in & pull the flowers off & leave them on the ground    Oh, I wish so much I could be with Thee Jesus    I’m so terribly sick of this life.    Well, press & iron tomorrow & I hope to wipe up the floor to if I can    & I want to trim the wisteria vine & trumpet vine. & the rose bush in front of the coop,    the post has rotted off    we have to put in another post & then fasten the vine up & trim it & fasten it,  the place need some one to get out & clean it up the brushes & berry bushes are terrible in the back, & the trees need care & spraying.   Oh, well, let the govement do it.  I signed it over to them.   been hot all day & two cool tonight.    Well I found the deed to the place but the man didn’t come for it yet.    Well, I thank God, He can do all things in Jesus Name    the flowers wasn’t hurt that Elbert thought were crushed. 

Sat. May. 13. 1950./ 45. y.p. 6.H. eggs today./  Gertie’s birthday   she is 62 yrs. old today just 3. yrs. younger then I & she looks well & strong, but Audrey has always worked & she looks tired out most of the time,    but, Gertie never hurt herself working, she let every one else do the work.    I’m glad any way, if I am old & worked out, that, I didn’t ever shirk my duties off onto any one else.    I still believe in being honest in every thing small or great.   Well, I got up at 8.a.m. & did a few odds & ends & then get the dinner  read, after dinner    I trimed the grapes out beyond the well pump & the wisteria, didn’t get quite done,    but enough so it wont do any harm if I can finish it.    Elbert put a new post in for the rambler in front of the coop & tied it up but it has to be trimed yet,  he went with the papers & I came in & ironed my dress & under skirt & 3 work shirts & pressed my dress & belt & 3. prs. pants for Elbert & he cooked the supper, he got pork chops & bread while in Vermilion,    he isn’t feeling a bit well    his back is so bad & he hurt his wrist.    I have a bad feeling in the rectum like something, well it feels like an angle worm sounds when coming up out of the dirt, makes me dizzy headed.     It’s been a beautiful Spring day warm, but, cool   N. west breeze  rained a light shower

Sun. May. 14. 1950./ page. 2590./ 46.y.p. 7.H-eggs today./ Well. I was to sick to go to Sunday school & church this morning & begin to think I wasn’t going tonight bowels, run like water, I felt to sick to pray tonight, so gave it up & came back home. my head feels so bad & my nose tried to bleed while I tried to pray, my recturm is still got that terrible feeling in it,    I hope I can soon be able to pray through,  then God will heal me, again    Praise His Name, All the Glory Power & honor truly belongest to Him, I give all Praise to Thee for ever & ever. 

Mon. May. 15. 1950./ 48.y.p. 8. H. eggs today./ 30. yrs. When. I was married to Frank in Elyria, Well I didn’t get up very early, then I did a few odds & ends & got dinner & did dishes & went out & trimed the yellow roses they winter killed bad & there is a yellow,    or, orange powder on some of them    I don’t know what it can be,     but, now we will have to spray them,    I only worked about 1/2 hr. & my feet hurt so bad seemed as if they would kill me,    I pray God is working in them.    I picked a large bunch of voilets & hope to pick as many more in the moring & I got a bag of grain bags. 2. dresses,  one for Nellie & one for Bonita 2. qts. butter nuts   1.qt. Hickory nuts & Elbert killed & dressed a hen for Nellie & one for Mrs. Bracket & cleaned out one apiece.    & the girl where we get the milk “Mander’s is the there name”  she wants some orange lillies & flax, I gave her some tiger lillie bulbs a short time ago & she gave me some shives “you use tope for seasoning or to but in with meat or soup”.    Mrs. Cranage wants some of them & an elderbery bush.    I thank God He heard & answered prayer & that terrible feeling has stopped, that was in my recturn.    All the glory truly belongest to Him,    He is more than wonderful    I love & ador Him, He’s pure & Holy & I wish I were like Him.    Well, We hope God Willing to go to Elyria in the morning & to get my corset & perhaps a hat.    & we want to go early.

Tue. May. 16. 1950./ .48y.p. 5H. eggs today./   Well we rise up early washed & dressed & picked the extra big bunch of voilets & put them with the one’s I had picked yesterday in a gal. crock.    & a voilet plant that was just full of flowers on a paper & put the two basins of chickens in bags & in the car & a few hickory & butter nuts & a doz. or so of grain bags in the car & some red coleus slips & we went to Elyria to see about my corset & I gave the More Women a big bunch of the voilets & a coleus & then we went to Mrs. Bracket’s home,    she was in the back yard feeling so sorry for a Robin the cat had cought & broken it’s wing. 

Tue. May. 16. 1950./ page. 2591./ 48. y.p. 5.H. eggs this day./ She came in the house & we gave her the hen we had dress & cut up, in my pan with paper bag over it, & I’ll never forget the smile on her face as she looked at it, then in her jovel way she said, what did I do to deserve all this    & said excuse me I put it in the ice box & she hurried out with happy tears coming into her eyes & the eggs,    she said looked so fresh & nice,    she said how can I pay you for all this & We said if you enjoy them we’ll be well paid & she said, Oh I sure will enjoy them,    & when we had visited a bit she gave me a piece of a very fine little vine called Job’s tears & I gave her a big bunch of voilets & a coleus slip,    then we went to Nellie’s & Bonita’s , all the children had the mumps,    Nelson is still confined, but about over them.    I gave Nellie & Bonita the big bunch of voilets & C. slip & nuts & bags & eggs & Bonita got the chicken in the ice box, with out her mother seeing it & when Nellie went to get something from the box she smiled & burst out with,  Oh, chicken.    she & Bonita don’t get along together & they both look sour & grim & both determined to has things there own way,    it’s sure terrible,    They wish I’d come & live with them or near them    but, if they treaated me as they do each other, it would be unbearable.    Well we bought hamberg & Nellie cooked it & we had dinner with them & visited some & started home    We only had time for a lunch & hot tea & Elbert went with papers,    he had just gone when the old age pension man came, a Mr. Platto from Sandusky to get my deed to the place & he says he don’t know yet how things will turn out as I don’t or Elbert don’t have a birth certificate & the country has got down to that point where each one has to have one,     he has visited to Michigan to see if he can find them there & if not he’ll write to Washington he said,    I wouldn’t know what to do about it.    He talk for some time,    He said if I were dead before Elbert he would have the privilege to stay here as long as he was able & wanted to & if any of my brothers or sisters were living on old age pension & came here to live they could have the same privilege & then he said he wished we could pay $250.00/ two hundred & 50 dollars into the bank for funeral expenses, 500 for the two of us    he said we could have a little better caskets    I didn’t know Elbert had 500 in the bank, but he has & he

Tue. May. 16. 1950./ page. 2592./ 40. y.p. 5. H. eggs todays/ don’t want to spend it for our funerel expenses & he says he is taking it out of the bank & using it for clothes & the car.    Well, he only has this week to make up his mind    I don’t know what he will do about it & he feels so disagreeable about it.    It don’t matter what they put me in     just a box would be O.K.    Well, I thank & praise God for all our many blessing & pray He will save our souls & fill us with the Holy Spirit in Jesus Blessed Holy Name.    I love the Lord & Praise His Name.

Wed. May. 17. 1950./ 43.y.p. 7.H. eggs today./  Well, I got dinner after Elbert came back from Huron with a nice mess of fish, some of the little catfish were alive yet,    he dressed them & we had a good dinner praise the Lord & then I washed the dishes & then we went to Vermilion with the papers & Elbert let me out at Mrs. West’s & I talked with her a little   Elbert took some fish to Harry Miller & came back & we came home,    I wiped up kitchen floor & got the supper & he sharpened the sythe so he can cut the grass.    his back is better, but he still feels bad in hip & back.    We thank God for all our many blessing in Jesus Holy Name. 

Thurs. May. 18. 1950./ 44. y.p. 6.H. eggs today/ Well I did half the washing & got it all dried.    The young man that brings the papers here brought his wife & little boy 2. 1/2. or 3. yrs. old,    they stay quite a while,    they dug 2 ever greens, several tiger lillie bulbs that were under the door step   a piece of red honey suckle, yellow rose, & a few other plants & I gave her some Rhubarb for a pie    she’s going to have a baby & she smokes,    it’s terrible, he does to,   & they offered us some but I told them I was a christian & lived for the Lord & we never did such things, no tobacco & no drinks, or the life that went with it, for us.    they stay an hour or two  then decided to go home, he said he had to stop in Huron & get 1/2 bu. of fish then they were going back home to Sandusky, he works in the Bendic washing-machine factory, making washers, at night, he brings the papers now instead of the woman.    Elbert thinks he’ll give the job up, road is so ruff, it’s so hard on the car., & his back is so bad he can’t hardly do his work, he’s going to Lorain tomorrow, if he can in the morning I thought I go, but on second thought guess I wont.    looks like Spring with trees & things in bloom it was so hot where the breeze didn’t hit.   I’m tired    guess I’ll read my bible & go to bed,    I use to say the good book but, Hitler had one, he call that, so I hope to go back over my papers & change it, some day.    I thank God & give Him the Praise in Jesus Name for all our blessings, Glory to God.

Fri. May. 19. 1950./ page. 2593. / 49.y.p. 6-H-eggs today/ Well, I slept rather late & then got up & got Elbert’s wash soaped out & got things ready for dinner & he came,     so I got it ready & we had just finished when Miss. Clark came so I fixed her a bite of dinner & then we went out side,    she picked a big bunch of the voilets & she marked my dress so I can turn the hem in it again.    & we visited & she rested in the big chair a little    she seemed to be all in,    I gave her some eggs & wished I had had, some chicken for her or something she could eat,    I try to fix up something for her soon as I can,    there are lots of old women that need someone to do just a little for them.    Well she took some voilet leaves I had sprouted & some slips of red coleus & then I gave her a few bulbs of tame tiger lillies. & some blue myrtle & vine.    she wanted something    I don’t know what,    but I think it was eats & I’ll try to send her some tomorrow.    I know Elbert’s tired for he got up early & went to Lorain to garage & had some work done on the car    he got back at noon 12-noon & I got the washing out & dried & I’m so tired tonight,    So I’m going to read & pray & go to bed hoping I can rest tonight,    We received a card from Bonita today thanking us for everything and saying they enjoyed the chicken,     I wish & trust & pray God will help them to live for Him & to be happy together instead of fighting.    Oh God, of Love & Mercy,   I pray in Jesus Holy Blessed Name.    It’s been a beautiful day with hot sun & cold N. east breeze.

Sat. May 20. 1950./ 38. y.p. 5-H-eggs today./ Well, another day I didn’t get much done,    I got the dinner & washed dishes & ground the chicken after I washed it & I washed another & cut it in half & gave Miss. Clark & Mrs. Sprunk.    Elbert took it after he delivered the papers,   his back has & is paining him bad     & there has been asuch a cold raw N. east wind for 2 or 3 days now & hot sun although it looks cold & white     now we have a fire & it’s comfortable.    I’m wondering about Nellie & her children if they will have enough heat to keep the chill out.    I made 2 tins biscuits & the Little old man with his suit case of notions came in just after dinner & I gave him a dish of pork & beans 2 eggs a slice of bread & 2 cups hot coffee    he only has 3 or 4 teeth left so he cant chew very well.    he was cold    said the wind nearly had him froze.    at last he got out & started on his way, he’s so dirty he stinks & make the room stink if he’s in it very long,    I fumigated & air out after he left,    he was walking east going to Cleveland,    he goes to Toledo & back & forth (& I wonder). 

Sat. May. 20. 1950./ page. 2594./ 38.y.p. 5-H-eggs this day./  Just before supper Elbert came in & in a couple of minutes Mr. Haufman came in & he stayed half hour or so, then he went & I got supper    & Elbert’s gone to bed & his back pains him so bad.    I’ve been rubbing it & putting hot flannel on, but he catches a little cold & just keeps it going.    Well my feet pain, bad, can hardly walk on them.    I believe God is fixing them & I thank Him & Praise Him, Oh, it surely would be wonderful to be able to have the use of my feet & not be in such pain, Glory to God in Jesus Blessed Holy Name.    He is wonderful & worthy Amen.

Sun. May. 21. 1950./ 40.y.p. 5-H.eggs today/ Well, Elbert’s felt terribly bum    he thinks he has intestinal flu. his bowels has run him for 2 days now & are so sore    so I didn’t get out to church today    hope & pray he will be lots better tomorrow.    I pray God will in Jesus Name reach down & touch many souls to- night, bless the church meetings & the people, convert heal & fill us with the Holy Ghost, Glory to God in Jesus Holy Blessed Name Amen.    Cold N. east breeze that died before dark & we still like the heat from the fire tonight,    There was a lull last night & again tonight.    I prayed most all night    my feet pained me so bad, so terribly bad.    I thank God & Praise Him & Jesus I Holy & Blessed Saviour for all things great or small & trust He will keep me & fill me.  

Mon. May. 22. 1950./ 43. yp-5-H. eggs today/ Frank’s mother died 24. yrs ago today/ Well, I did part the washing & didn’t get it quite all dry.    Clouded up after dinner & gave us a nice shower,    Elbert went to Huron & got a nice mess of fish so we have a mess for Nellie & the children     Elbert dressed two hens one for the Moore women & one for Rev. Hance & he dug out several plants, flowering current or old fashion spice bush  golden bells (2.) corroppises tiger lillies, orange lillies  few iriss some chives, Kenegely{?] morn, Addams needle or ukelilie & babys breath. & Russian grass for Rev. & some pie plant for them & for Nellie.    Well, I have to hop or hobble off to bed for we want to get started early in the morning    Elbert’s back’s paining him bad    I rubbed it in alcohol & then terpo ointment & put a flannel on it.    Well its been a nice Spring day with cool breeze from S. west,    I hope we have as good a day, tomorrow,    I thank & praise God for all our many blessing in Jesus Name & pray for the Holy Ghost.    I wish we could see & talk to Martha, but we wont have time

Tue. May. 23. 1950./ page. 2595./ 47.y.p. 4.H. eggs today./ Well, it’s been a great day,    we got up early    I took my bath & dress- ed & then, we put all the stuff in the car,     We went to Highland Park & drove around a while before we found Rev & Mrs. Hance place & I went in visited 5 or 10 minutes   had prayer “Praise God in Jesus Name then after leaving the flowers & chicken we went on to Nellie’s place & left the pan of fish & rhubarb & then went to Elyria & took the chicken to the Moore Sisters & the rhubarb & 6. fish, got my corset    & Elbert had found Bonita & her bags of food & they waited for me in the car & we went back to Nellie’s had a cup of tea & sanwitch & Johny & Marcie & the little girl came in so they sat down to lunch     & we all ate & had a little visit,    Nellie had cooked some rhubarb & had it ready for lunch,    she’d been wanting some so bad.   Bonita seemed so happy to see Johny & Marcie & I hope they do her good, for she needs young com- pany.    We started back home at 1-p-m & got here little after 2. P.M.    Elbert went & left car shed open    he’s been feeling so bum,   his bowels are better,    but, his head & back are still bad.    We had a hot garlic knocker & a biscuit & hot cup of tea,    then he took the papers & after he had done a few odds & ends, the man that’s been looking after, getting old age pension for us came in “Mr. Platto” & said he thought he was going to be able to get it    He said, if they could get our birth certificates, we would be termed aliens, even though we were born & brought up in this country “such a world” and our parents were born here in Ohio, pa in Brighton Ohio & Ma in Amherst & the farthest away they ever got was Michigan where they bought 160 acres & built a log cabbin & lived for 4 1.2 yrs.    they came back to Brighton to take care of pa’s mother & father,     his mother was bed ridden    I was a year & a half old when they came back to Ohio & I was 3 1/2 when we came to Lorain & pa took the new barn Uncle George had built, but never used & made a house of it, moving another small new building up & joining it to make a dining room & Kitchen,    that & the barn gave 3 big rooms & 1 bedroom down stairs & 2 big bedrooms up

Tue. May. 23. 1950./ page 2596./ 47.y.p. 4.H.eggs this day./ up stairs & later on pa built on a lean to a place for the cart & such like & a coal bin & a large carpenter room where he kept his tools & paints,     he did all of Aunt Edith’s repair work on her home & the other three houses, she rented, families up stairs & a family down for our rent & he work at his trade on other jobs doing hers on days he couldn’t work away,    we lived there untill I was 12. yrs. old (in Jan. on 16th.) the the house burned to the ground on the 9th of Feb,   the coldest night we had all winter,    then I went to live “for a while” with mr. & Mrs. Fletcher D. Ward superentendent of the Lorain schools.    I stayed with them from Feb. untill school was out,    then my folks moved in with Ma’s brother & his wife & family “Uncle Will Wheeler”    then pa bought a lot on the bank of black river on Harrison Ave & Uncle bought across the street where I grew up & at the age of 35 married Frank W. Babcock (Frank was 38 yrs.) May 17, 1920. & in 1921 we bought this 5 63/100 acers here & I’ve been here 29. yrs. the 16th of Aug. 1950.    It’s a very queer world, or the folks that live on it.    But isn’t it wonderful, God knows all about it & us.    Praise His Holy Name.    Well, we had fish for supper & then went down to 4 square church for prayer meeting    We had a good prayer meeting with only Tom & his wife & Son & Miss Clark & I.    I took 3. pike to Miss Clark & she talked about it so much Tom ask to see the fish & when she opened it up, he took the bigest one out & began to eat it & said Oh, boy, but this is good    so she flew off home saying she was going home to eat the rest for they were still hot.    I enjoyed watching Tom eat that fish as if it was the best ever.    Well, it’s been a fine day & I Praise God for all our many blessing in Jesus Name.     & Elbert’s been in bed for some time.    So I’m going to my bed.

Wed. May. 24. 1950./ page. 2597./ 48.y.p. 5. H. eggs this day./ to keep out the damp chill.    I can’t help thinking about Nellie   she’s so worried & so nervous, & Bonita is to & was over joyed to see Johny & Marcie.    Well I left my granit bowl over with the Ministers,    I don’t know how I’ll get it,    I hope to cut out another dress or two, to- morrow for house dresses.    & I’ll have to turn the hem in the “bags” dress.    & I’ve got to have a good dress for Church & an other hat & coat.    didn’t get much done today, hope for tomorrow.    Praise God from Whom all blessings flow in Jesus Name.

Thurs. May. 25. 1950./ 43.y.p. 5-H-eggs today./ Well, Elbert brought water to wash,    so I did the balance of the washing    I didn’t feel able, thought several times I’d have to give it up,    but I kept pluging & got it done.    Elbert sold eggs this morning 21 1/2 doz. 50 cents per. doz. & the feed has took another jump so there’s not much left after he pays for feed, gas & oil & gritt,    he paid the light bill    so, I’ll not have any for blankets this time.    I owe 11.95 for summer blankets or blanket sheets.    I want to get some house dress goods to, if I can.    I’m lots to tired tonight    we went out & set about 28, 14 cabbages & 14 tomatoes    & now we had a light shower & may get some more.    That’s all I got done today,    & I’m so tired    I had to make biscuits for supper.    I didn’t wash supper dishes yet.    I must try to write wome letters    I don’t get any, for I owe every one.    I thank God for the strength of today & Praise Him in our blessed Saviours Name.    Elbert has felt terrible bad today.

Fri. May. 26. 1950./ 47.y.p.-5-H-eggs today./ Well, it’s been for me a hard day, but I got a dress partly cut out but seams as if I can’t get anything done for my self,    I feel so discusted with life     cook, eat & wash iron mend do dishes scrub & sweep make beds & bake & my feet just killing me,    & not a soul to help lighten the burden, just do it if you possibly can, and oft times the things said & done make me feel there isn’t one thing left to live for.    the family are so disagreeable they’d like to make me go there way,    it’s swell, yes, just swell when I go out my way to do them a good deed, but they life to just smack me down or ignore me with the next breath or act,    Well, I’m glad Jesus know & will be the judge at that day & I pray He will change them to- ward Him before it’s to late.    It’s been hard to keep sweet today because of just such things as have been going on for yrs. around here,    I canned up apple sauce though to last a couple of yrs. & it’s terrible scarse right now.

Fri. May. 25 [should be 26]. 1950./ page. 2598./ 47.y.p.-5-H-eggs this day./ Where does it go,?    It looks like an inside job.    We received a nice letter from Mrs. Bracket today, saying she had enjoyed the chicken & eggs such a lot    We are glad she did    she was expecting company & she tried to clean the house & then they changed there plans & she said she was as limp as a dish rag,    she doesn’t look very strong,    Wish I could work, I’d have offered to help her,    Elbert planted sweet corn, today.    I can’t do much for myself, cleaning or sewing, or anything else.    Well it’s nice to know she enjoyed it enough to write to us about it, poor soul, may God help her.    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name,    He is & always will be, & I pray for every soul that belongs to Him.    & for us Who haven’t as yet received the Holy Ghost.

Sat. May. 26 [should be 27]. 1950./ 45. y.p. 3-H-eggs today./ Well, my feet still pain me so bad today they make me feel sick & just about pull the heart out of me,    seems as if I can’t endure it much longer,    it take my strength so bad,    I’m sick & limp.    We haven’t heard from Audrey for some time   3 or 4 weeks    All I’ve done today is sweep & wash dishes aired & made up beds,     but Elbert has put in 2 rows broccoli & he had to work up the dirt first so that was hard work    & he has been mowing the grass with the cythe & that makes him sorte & lame all over.    I Praise God for all our many blessing & for saving my soul & pray He will fill me with the Holy Ghost, in Jesus Name, Amen.    Elbert went to Huron for fish this morning but had no luck. 

Sun. May. 27 [should be 28]. 1950./ 49.y.p.-5-H-eggs today/  We went to Vermilion to Sun. school & church this morning & come home & had dinner    & Elbert cleaned a hen for Audrey & I picked a few more flowers “lillies of the val- ley’s & some lilaces & then we went down & took a big bunch of lilace’s & lillies to Audrey     & Elbert & I forgot the hen, so he promised to go back tomorrow & take it to her when he goes with the papers     I wish I could go but I wont    she wants to tell Elbert something & she told him she’d tell him later just as I came in where they were.    Something I’m not suppossed to know about evidently.    We went to 31st. Church & God so wonderfully bless us    there I had a vision Jesus on the Cross then He came down & was all dressed in White & said    Will You go with me?   I. said yes.

Sun. May. 28. 1950./page. 2599./49.y.p. 5-H-this day./ He said go home, so I went.    I pray He will fill me yet,    & I’ll give Him all the praise & Glory forever & ever Amen.    I took a big bunch of lillie’s of the valley to the Ministers wife & family,    they were well pleased.    Glory to God He’s wonderful, Glory Hallelujah.   

Mon. May. 29. 1950./ 39.y.p. 3-H-eggs today./  Well, we got up a little earlier today.    Elbert went to Huron & got 20 pike & he cleaned them. & we ate dinner, (not fish) but what lamb we had left over from Sun. with cabbage potatoes & dumplins, then we prepared to go to Lorain to see Audrey & Gertie.    I picked another bunch of lillies of the valley for Mrs. West & salted all the fish & rapped 4. for Harry Miller, 3. for Mrs. Sprunk, 6. for Audrey & Gertie & we have 7. left for us tomorrow.    We left the flowers & Mrs. Sprunks fish with Mrs. West & took news papers to news stand & fish over to Mr Miller.    then went toward Lorain,    we stopped & look at some of the potted plants & flowers.    then we went to see Mrs. Cranage.    she & Ruth are trying to Clean house & they are having a hard time of it    all Miss. Baumgart’s things & there own to sort & clean out    Ruth looked tired to death, herself.    I got a fine rose rambler this morning by mail from the cole Nursery Co. Painesville Ohio.    Well, I thought of Mrs. Cranage & when Elbert come,   he confirmed my belief, that she had sent it.    I thanked her for it.   & told her it was a fine plant with for good stalks that had been pruned back & Elbert & I planted it by his front bedroom window    I hope it will be a beauty.    Well, we went to Audrey’s & Gerties & me visited a little & gave her a hen, fish, & 1. doz. eggs & then she marked the hem in my dress. & we came back to- ward home,    we got a qt. of ice cream in Vermilion & came home & I fixed speggetti for supper, made tea & we ate the cream & drank    then Elbert looked after the hens.     on the way out of Lorain a small group of men were dressed in Kaky & marching carrying there guns getting ready for tomorrow, Declaration day.    & perhaps there will be another war before very long.    I’m tired & I know Elbert is & the girls were & they look- ed it.    I thank God more than I can tell for all our many blessing in Jesus Blessed Holy Name. Amen.    Christmas days are coming true   hot days & to cold at night & weeds grow best of all. 

Tue. May. 30. 1950./ page. 2600./ 43.y.p.-4-H-eggs today/  We slept awhile this morning so a man knocked hard on the back door, said he wanted 2. doz. eggs,     so, Elbert got up & sold him 2. doz. for 90 cents & then he stayed up    but I rested awhile then got & got the dinner, fried fish boiled potatoes & creamed them & stewed onions, for supper we had beef soup made of vegetables rice & beef broth    & then, I thought I had a can of beans & had spinnage, so we ate spinage with our soup & we had rhubarb sauce.    I tried to hoe a little around front door,     grass & weed are knee deep,    then I hacked up the dirt & planted a few blue morning glory seeds.    My feet torture me most to death,    I hope the Lord is fixing them.    Elbert work hard on the hill North the cottage today.    Well I don’t seem to have the pep to work any more, but I’m still trusting, I’ll get better & stronger.    I do thank & Praise God in Jesus Holy Name,    He still has patients with me & helps me to endure some how.

Wed. May. 31. 1950./ 46.y.p.-5-H-eggs today/ Elbert’s been working the dirt today & Bill was disking his dirt & he really came over & disk the front yard in front of the henhouse untill it was quite fine, some of it, but there is some that seemed to be more soggy & packed down harder.    Elbert’s mucsels are so tired they cramp & over his ribs & that’s hard to endure, & I know.  I pray God will help him to get his rest,    for, he plans on going to Lorain to sell eggs in the morning & then to Vermilion & Alberta Beach.    I did out half the washing, was thinking of going with Elbert,    but it will be better if I wait & go on a day he don’t sell eggs.   had to dry cloth’s in house    been mostly cloudy today & it rained good shower at supper time & it is quite cool tonight    we have a little fire to keep chills out of house.    I thank & praise God for His Mercies & Care in Jesus Name.

Thurs. June. 1. 1950./ 43y.p.-4-H-eggs today./ Elbert went to Lorain & didn’t sell very many eggs, only 3. doz. in Lorain & he took Audrey a bundle of Rhubarb & told me he wasn’t going to Audrey’s today    & so he went & didn’t take the plates reciept or buttons that she wanted,     so, now I’ll have to write her a card & tell her Elbert forgot to bring the rest,     & he said he wanted take it up till I went, then for got.    Well I’m sorry, but seems as if I can’t help what the other one does.    He received a letter from Carl Betz this morning a nice friendly letter telling us all the news out there way.

Thurs. June. 1. 1950./ page. 2601./ 43.y.p.-4-H-eggs this day./ I got up & washed 3 wool peticoats my night gown a pr. of pants & few rags     & then I washed Elbert’s sleepers, pillow slip, towel wash rag & his nose rags, union suit & socks, & soaked some grain & mash bags out,    rubed them some but will have to rub them some more   didn’t get the color all out.    & then I have the big Chair seat cover & the double blanket on Elberts bed & 2 light wool one’s on my bed, to wash,    Oh. me.    It’s been a fine day,  with a wind & rain storm this after noon that only lasted long enough for me to get the house all shut up,    then sun came out & breeze dried the socks, that was all I had left on cloths line.    I thought it was going to break the trees off it twisted them so bad & the back yard was full of pretty green leaves of from the trees & then wind picked them up & took them all away.    It gets to hot day times & nights so cold you need a warm blanket,    last night we had a thick white fog so thick you couldn’t see the grainery, henhouse or Snyder’s house & the moon was shining;    long toward morning I got up to see what made the house creek so & the wind was blowing & the fog was all gone & moon clear & bright,    a heavy white due,    but thank God, no frost & it’s cold tonight.    I’m going to read & go to bed.   I thank God in Jesus Name, He is.   

Fri. June. 2. 1950./ 43-y.p. 3-H-eggs today/ gas tank today I paid for it/  Well, I had a dish pan full of bags I had tore in some small pieces & some for nose rags & dish towels & I hung them out & dried them,    Wind’s been firce today nearly blow you apart.     so by the time I had them all hung up, I could take them down again,    you could the mist fly each crack & so fast.    I cleaned a few gladiolus bulbs & got as many more to clean,    I cut 4 or 5 dahlia bulbs for the minister’s wife & put in a few glad bulbs & sent the little girls “where we get the milk” a few glad bulbs, all so.    & I fixed the letter for the glad bulbs for ministers with & 8 pkts flower seeds & 12 glad’s for myself & ask about the little dwarf cheery trees    I have 16 pkts of flower seeds & do hope I’ll get to plant them.    Elbert’s been working up garden ground    I don’t know where he’s going to plant the potatoes, but he just said out by the cottage     we haven’t got many to put in.    I hope to bake bread & sweet biscuits & put the hem in my dress tomorrow & perhaps pay for my blankets at Huron in the forenoon.    I thank & praise God for all things in Jesus Blessed Holy Name.    got tank of gas & paid for it today so don’t owe him

Sat. June. 3. 1950./ page. 2602./ 39.y.p.-3-H-eggs today/ Martha’s birthday    she’s 38 yrs. old.   I remember so well when my father was 38 yrs. old & mother 42. yrs, old,    she had her last baby in Aug, after she was 42 in Nov. or she had the baby in Aug & would be 43 in the folowing Nov. & after pa was 38 on Jan 28. the house burned up on Feb. 9th      that was a great change for all of us.    Audrey stayed with Aunt Edith Breckenridge for a while & I went to live with Professer Wards family on the east side of Black river & then pa bought a lot on the bank of the river & built a house “such as it was” & he built a house across the street on the corner for Uncle Will Wheeler “ma’s youngest brother”  he was 3. yrs. older than ma.    Ma & Pa & 5 of the children lived with Uncle Will & his family for two or 3 months untill they bought the lots & built the houses,    then I went home after school was out so to help ma as much as I could for the baby would be coming in Aug. & we got into the new house in July.    I helped pa lay the shingle on one side the roof & he said I did it as good as he did    I put on every other row but didn’t like that kind of job,    I ask to do it, I wanted to see how it was done.    The next yr. I had to go over town to school,    I had Mr. Kelser for a teacher,    he was good, “Nellie had him also laater on” and now I heard last week, he is has been laid to rest.    It has rained all day & Chicago downtown district is flooded first time in 65. yrs. they said in news broad cast over radio tonight     & it’s raining yet in showers & in[?] Wham Islands the big volcano is belching worse than usual    it was to cold last night & tonight,     we had a little fire all day & tonight.    The rain came down in heavy down pours 38 yrs. ago, at 2 oclock in the morning     almost drownded a robbin that it held against the window & I told some one to raise the window grab the bird shut it the window & take the bird into bathroom untill it was dry a few hrs. later    I let it out the window, the Simpsons said it was bad luck but God took good care of us,    Audrey was almost over the border,    but, with Gods help I got her back & she got well again for a while untill Martha was 4 or 5 yrs old,    then had to take Audrey

Sat June. 3. 1950/ page. 2603./ 39.y.p.-3-H-eggs this day/ hospital    Dr. let insturments slip & hit her in back & later a big puss sack formed & the matter looked like chicken lights, only green,    I took & had to bring her home again    she was so home sick but next time they took her & operated    & 8 long week she lay there,    I went at 8-a-m & got back to F. Street to Nellie’s at 10-p-m & had to walk from town to home a good mile & stop & put Martha across my shoulders & toat her her & give her a bath & tuck her in bed then do up the can- ning & wash out Audreys cloths for the next day & iron them,    I paid a nurse to look after her while I was home & Mrs. Shoults “a nurse, who was there acrossed the hall taking care of Mr. Fisher the jewler”   she help me a lot by looking in & doing what ever she could for Audrey, nights.    Well, I put the hem in the house dress & darned 1. pr. socks for Elbert    cook & washed dishes,    Elbert’s terrible lame & sore, he couldn’t work    it was so wet,    I was glad, for he over does it, working so hard.    I didn’t bake,    he bought sour rye   I can’t eat it so he has half loaf yet to eat     I thank God in Jesus Blessed & Holy Name for the blessing He gives us.      

Sun. June 4. 1950./ 38.y.p. 3-H-eggs today/ We went to Vermilion to Sunday school & Church    Mrs. Eppler is doing fine    she has 26 & last Sun. 27. children & she & Tom & Mr. Whitman & I , & the children stayed for church    we had bread & winie in rememberance of Jesus.    We came home & I took a few flowers & bunch of yellow roses & we went to 31st. Street to Lorain Gospel Church    We had a good service, we went to the altar & I prayed untill I had a vision a long table all white & set & chairs on each side & end & Jesus walked to the far end    he looked so short like a tiny child & then He came back & the Deciples & some others & some wimen were setting about midway,    they had crowns with bright jewels in them on there heads, but as Jesus came they disapeared & He walked around me & stood by my right side & said the time was short    we should work hard    it was such a long table & he looked at me with such big brown sympathic eyes,    eyes that seemed to look right into my soul,    but, I didn’t receive the Holy Ghost & I want

Sun. June.4. 1950./ page. 2604./ 38-y.p.-3-H-eggs this day./ so much to praise God in spirit    Oh God, I pray Thou will have mercy on me, forgive me my sins, fill me to over flowing & heal me,    that I may be whole in Thee,    I thank  I will thank & praise Thee & give Thee all the Glory forever & ever Glory Hallelujah, Amen.    Well, I was so drunk with the Spirit when the sisters helped me up I had to be helped to the car, it was round 1-a-m when we got home & I went to bed after having cup of hot drink, praising God & Jesus & the Holy Ghost, untill most morning before I slept.    Glory to God I wonder Why I wasn’t filled.    I am trusting & believing, for God promised if we wanted to be filled we could be.    Glory Hallelujah I Praise Thee Jesus.     I scarsly knew how long it took to get home,  Glory, Glory to God in the Highest.

Mon. June. 5. 1950./ 40.y.p. 2-H-eggs today/ Well I didn’t do much this morning     I got up at 11-a-m & Elbert was sick & groaning in pain,     I gave him some pep- per mint for he thought it was gas, then when it did- n’t ease up I started giving him anacin & hot drink & a big tablespoon of olive oil    he feels a little better tonight,     the pain left but his stomach & bowels are so tired,    he’s pushed the cultivator to steady.    I did out the washing & carried one pail of water    I can’t do much heavy work it tires me so bad through my stomach & bowels.    Tonight the roast I was searing over spattered & burned my left fore finger so bad,    it’s all white, a place an inch long.    Well we ate supper,    Elbert took the papers & he went & got some milk & gone to bed early.    It’s been a fine day,    clothes dried good.   S. breeze hot sun 85 heat degrees.

Tue. June. 6. 1950./ 44. y.p. -3-H-eggs today/ Well Elbert was sick this morning    I got up heard him groaning & hastened out to him     his stomach & bowels were distressing him so bad    I gave him pepper mint & winter green & hot coffee but it didn’t touch it     then I gave him an anacin & some more hot water & after he had the second one down, he begin to feel better & he took still another before he felt like moving around much, but it still hurts him.    he took his papers    He dug a trench to plant potatoes this morn- ing & he’s tired    his stomach & bowels    pushing the hand cultavator & then he dug that long trench with the hoe,    he isn’t as young as he use to be,    I do so wish he wouldn’t pitch in as if he had to get done in 15 minutes but he dig right in.    I washed out my house dress & ironed it & I ironed my slip peticoat & 2 of 

Tue. June. 6. 1950./ page. 2605./ 44.y.p.-3-H-eggs this day./ Elbert’s work shirts & then got supper,    I warmed the potatoes & fried some bacon the woman gave him, where we get the milk.    it is so good    not so saltry as that we get in the stores.    We went to prayer – meeting at 4 Square in Vermilion, Miss. Clark, Mr. Whitman & Mrs. Eppler “who is the minister” & I were the only ones there but we had a good prayer meeting & Jesus was there. Praise His Holy Name I thank Him & Praise Him for all things & for saving my sole soul, Glory to God, Amen.   It’s been so hot today but breeze is cool, a fine day.    Elbert my letter Mon. for bulbs & seeds.

Wed. June. 7. 1950./ 44. y.p.-2-H-eggs today./ Well, we neither did much today    it been terrible hot but a nice cool breeze     couldn’t sit under the apple tree for all the bugs fought desperatly for surprimicy,    so, I did what I could in the house.   85-degrees in the Kitchen,    but wasn’t bad, if, you didn’t work tomuch    Elbert has felt so bad all day & the other man that brings the papers said he just wished he was home without the effor of driving his car,    it’s so hot on the highway     concrete holds the heat so long.    I thank & praise God for all our blessing for saving my soul & His promise of the Holy Ghost in Jesus Holy Name. Amen.    I hope & pray, Elbert won’t get to hot selling eggs tomorrow,   Lord (I thank Thee) take care of him for me.

Thurs. June. 8. 1950./ 46 y.p. 2.H-eggs today./ Elbert took the eggs 32 doz. & sold 29. doz. 26 doz. 50 cents per. doz.  3. doz. Harry Miller’s sister Mrs. Barr. Elyria Ohio, takes 3 doz. to Elyria with her.   his other sister lives in Cleveland.    Well, Elbert bought a bag of mash & a bag of grain ($8.48 cents) & a few things to eat & brought home 5.66 & I gave him a dollar for gas & oil & what he spent for food,   we have to buy some plank to lay on the roof to fix the chimney & so when he went with the papers, he went to see what they will cost & the man said he thought about 25.00    Elbert’s going to use them for front door steps, when he’s done on the roof.   for they are so rotten, they are hardly safe to get up or down on them.  I cut out a dress & sewe up the skirt on the bag dress today.    Elbert got rather warm selling eggs or when he got into Vermilion he fell the heat bad,    he came home as soon as he could,    the pavement was like an oven.    Well, he didn’t do much untill evening,    then hoed the corn, broccolie, cabbages, tomatoes, & covered his potatoes, he had them half covered,    now he has about 3 or 4 more rows of potatoes, 3 rows of dahlias & 1 or 2 of glads to put in.

Thurs. June. 8. 1950./ page. 2606./ 46.y.p. 2. H-eggs this day./ then he want to put in some beet & carrots & then it will be time to put in pea, beans & so forth again.    then if it don’t get scorched by day & chilled at night perhaps & maybe we may get a little to eat.    I do thank God for all we have & Praise Him,     for all we have He gives to us, and we are so unworthy. Glory, Glory Hallelujah I Praise Thee Jesus, Pure & Holy.

Fri. June 9. 1950./ 41.y.p. 2-H-eggs today./ WEll, I didn’t do hardly anything today but Elbert put in 2 1/2 rows potatoes & took the papers & he killed & dressed a hen    & I washed it & drained & wrapped it for afriend of Miss. Clark & he had to find Miss. Clark to get the money for it & she had to go take it to the woman,    so he took her,    he was to have taken it Thurs. butforgot it, & she said it was O.K. for she was to the 4 square to aparty yesterday & forgot all about it, herself.    she wants to be present when it’s cooked,     or else Elbert could have taken it directly to Mrs. Warner.    Well, he got $2.23 for it.    it was all cleaned ready to cook. 59 cents per. lb. 3 3/4 lbs. so he gave it to me when he got back    that will help pay for the planks we have to get to use to get chimney down & up & then make front door steps of them.    I thank & praise God for all our blessing & pray He will convert heal & fill us in Jesus Name.    Glory to His Name. 

Sat. June. 10. 1950./ 38.y.p.-3-H-eggs today./ Well I washed out most all the things that were dirty & I washed some of the bag rags over so now they are use-able.    & I didn’t do much else out of the ordanary & I should have swept & wiped up the floor.    Elbert took the papers & forgot Millers eggs,    he don’t feel so good,    he took the papers,    Elbert put in part of the cuttings he had left & he has a few left yet & in the start he thought he might have 2. rows & Mon. he hopes to put in bal. potatoes, my dahlias & glads & Tue. beets & carrots,    Oh me, I hope we can & my (Lillie bulb “India lillie”     guess I wont get any sewing done next week.    Well, I thank the Lord for what we can do & for all we have in Jesus Name.    Miss. Clark told Elbert they had a nice party at the 4 Square Thurs. afternoon,    I’m getting slighted again, but You Know and understands,  keep me Jesus close to Thee.   I thank Thee & Praise Thee & give Thee all the Glory forever & ever.    It rained in showers yesterday afternoon & evening all night & part of this morning & thundered & lightened hard.    Elbert cut the grass around the yard & the paths.

Sun. June. 11. 1950./ page. 2607./ 39.y.p.-3-H-eggs today./ Well, I went to 4 Square to Sunday school & church & Elberts bowels felt so bad he didn’t feel able to drive,    the highway is so rough & shakes the daylights about out of us & the poor old car begins to sound as bad as we feel,    I had hoped so much to be able to go to 31st. Street Church     but, here I am, God Knows,  I’d rather go & learn than to eat or anything else.    Well, I’ll keep praying & trusting & I’m sure the Lord Knows best.    I thank Him & Praise Him for my salvation & healings & blessings in Jesus Name.    I miss going to Church more than I can begin to tell.    So I lay down & slept a while this after noon & Elbert slept in the big chair.    Been a quite day.    Wind all died out & quite cool tonight.

Mon. June. 12. 1950./ 39-y.p. 3-H-eggs today/ Well, Elbert put in 2 rows glads & 2 of the small dahlias now    we have the yellow glads & some seeds, & the weeds are just terrible    I tried to help and am as tired as if I had been working,     my feet torture me so bad & my left side just above the hip in the back always did bother me & now it seems lots worse    & I know Elbert is feeling terrible all over, tonight,    he works as if he had to get it done in 5 minutes.    It has been a fine day S. West cool breeze & a hot sun.    I wont be much good tomorrow.    he went for the milk, he took papers today. Well, I thank & praise my Jesus for all he does for me & us

Tue. June. 12.[should be 13]  1950./ 41y.p. 3-H-eggs today/ Well we put in the yellow dahlias to day & Elbert put in beets & carrots & I didn’t get the flower seeds in but still hope I can,    I haven’t done much today only the usual round.    I haven’t got the washing done yet either,    but wish it was done,    we haven’t had any mail for two weeks not one piece of any kind.    Nellie hasn’t even wrote a card & we took fish & chicken,    we took the fish so we could eat there be- fore coming home, but they said they were having them for supper & they gave us a sandwitch & cup of hot drink    I hadn’t had any hot drink or anything to eat & we both thought it it a queer trick..    It been a nice day rained hard for awhile this after noon,    I put part of the India lillies in the dirt.    Wish I could put in my flower seeds but it about kills me to work.    It’s quite cool tonight    Elbert made a light fire to take chill & dampness out of the house.    I thank my God in Jesus Name for His love & care of us .    All the Glory Honor & Power belongest to Him forever, & ever Amen.

Wed. June. 14. 1950./ page. 2608./ 41.y.p. 4-H-eggs today/ I washed today & had a nose bleed tonight    it bled quite bad & made me feel real bad.    I washed 3. blankets & didn’t feel as if I could.    Elbert has been cleaning up the grass he had cut & his back & hip has pained him bad today    he took the papers & he fix the soup for dinner & the little old man came & he had some soup a biscuit & he couldn’t drink his tea,    he don’t said he didn’t get enough to eat any more & he thought he’d never get here, he eats & rests & then goes on,    I gave him a pt. of the soup    he liked it so much & he seemed to be so glad to have it, poor soul,    Well I can’t understand why he tramps from Cleveland to Toledo & back again & that suit case is so heavy,    Elbert says it must weigh 25 lbs. at least & he don’t believe it could withe the few noveltitys or notions he has in it.    I thank & praise God we don’t have to get out & walk like that,    I thank him for all things in Jesus Name Amen.    I praise God forever & ever Amen.   We received a card from Nellie today.    They are well. 

Thurs. June. 15. / 39.y.p.-3.H-eggs today./ Well I had such a nose bleed last night & my head felt so bad, I didn’t work only what I had to,    but Elbert went to Lorain & back to Vermilion on the Lake & Alberta Beach & only sold 19 1/2 doz. $10.75 & the feed for hens cost 8.48,    he got me a new cloth line 78 cents “aluminuum line”    hope I never have to buy another,    he got a can of spray for poison ivy,    I pray God will help us get rid of the ivy  every bit of it.    Ethel Snyder “John’s wife” came over & visited a little today,    she’s bought a house & lot at Ruggles Beach or Mitawanga,   they own a house & lot in Toledo where they live most the time when they’re not gading about,    they were over to Michigan last & this week here at the Lake,    John’s building a farm toul shed over on his place half way between Bill’s house & ours, on other side of the road,    Well, God willing we’ll go to see how Nellie is tomorrow & take a chicken to her, if she will come home with us we’ll bring her back & cook a hen here,    We received a card from Audrey today saying Bonita & Geo were down & said Nellie couldn’t go anywhere by herself any more    she been real miserable for a long time now,    I’m sure it would do her good to get away for 

Thurs. June. 15. 1950./ 2609/ 39.y.p. 3-H- eggs this day./ from home & not worry about the young folks,    it might do them good to have to depend on themselves.    I do hope she’ll come back with us.    It’s been a fine day partly cloudy cool breeze    Elbert’s back & hips hurt him bad again tonight,    he took the papers & when he came back he rested a few minutes & then cultavated the corn.    I’ve rubed his back, last night & tonight with alcohol & winter green mixed     I hope & pray he will feel better soon.    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all things,    help me to do what ever I can for Nellie & for each one of the others, in Jesus Name, Amen.

Fri. June. 16. 1950./ 41.y.p. 2-H-eggs today./ Well we got up early & went to Nellie’s & took a dressed hen all cut up & a bunch of flowers.    She seems as well as usual    I ask her to come home with us & she did,    I do hope she will enjoy it here & rest, but I don’t know.   It’s been terribley warm today & hot on the road driving.    We bought 2 lbs. 90 cents pork chops & 3. qts. strawberries & so we ate pork chops & short cake, hot coffee & salid & then we came back home & bought 2. qts of berries on our way home for 50 cents & we paid 90 cents for the 3 qts. we took to Nellie Bonita & Marcie & Johny & the children.   It rained a good shower before we started this morning, but no more all day,    tried tonight but at 11-p-m no rain just lightening & clouds    Well the Lord took good care of us going & coming & I do thank Him from the depth of my soul for all things great or small in Jesus Name Amen. 

Sat. June. 17. 1950./ 39. y.p. 3.H-eggs today./ Well it’s been a great day,    I couldn’t rest at all last night    Nellie has 5 pillows under her head & shoulders & 2 under her legs & there wasn’t any room for me on the back side so I’m sure tired out with the long ride to Elyria & back Fri.    Well, she wants to go home to church in the morning, but I can’t go    I just feel I can’t go.    Nellie’s been crocheting off samples of lace, all day.    It rained hard in the night but only a good heavy shower or two. & was so cool Elbert made a light fire    it got quite warm after dinner but is real cool again to- night & the heat feels good, tonight.    I only did what I had to do,   I got up at 8-a-m & it’s long past the 8-p-m mark now.    I love my Jesus & wish I could go to church tomorrow.  

Sun. June. 18. 1950./ 42.y.p. 2-H- eggs today./ My nose bled last night & some today & Nellie got up at 9-a-m, past time.   & I lay & dosed untill I’d had one nape & a dream,    I dreamed Ella Jane & I were in a big house waiting for Elbert to come with his car to pick us up & I looked out the window    “we were up on second floor ” & saw Pa pushing a string of small wagons a little larger than a big express wagon the children play

Sun. June.18. 1950./ page. 2610./ 42.y.p. 2-H-eggs this day/ with filled with garden produce    there were 4 or 5 wagons coming like a snake as he pushed & tried to keep them straight & ma was sitting in the first one on a pillow & it was full of fresh cucumbers, as I looked I said to Ella Jane, there’s ma & pa & your grand parents & your own mother & as she looked a man came & picked up her luggage & mine & went down stairs & I said what’s he doing & she laughed & said come on Aunt Elinor    I give you an interduction  I we looked again at ma & pa,   ma picked up an cucumber & shook it at some one & said Oh aunt Elinor, isn’t that cute?  then we hurried to get down stairs & into Elbert’s car & I woke up & went out to give hens more water, & I washed & made biscuit’s,  he peared the potatoes & put them on e to cook & went out & picked 2. qts. strawberries & I picked them over & washed & sweetened them & made us each ashort cake,    we had chicken & potatoes, biscuits and gravy & hot coffee, for dinner, Then Nellie decided she’d go home,    she said to Bonita, Marcie & I that she had put all her pill in her bag & she had 5 pillows her house dress, her night gown, a change of clothes, crochet thread & hook, glasses, Hair curlers, tooth past, brush & hair comb,    well, I don’t know if I missed anything or not    I gave her some old blankets, she thought she could fix over for the children & she didn’t get all of them,    so, I’ll take them when we go again.    & she wants some Broccolli plants, to;    Well, Elbert took her home & she seemed happy to get back home, but the children didn’t seem so glad to see her,    it’s really to bad,    if she could hav e stayed a few days longer, it would have done them all good.     I didn’t feel equal to the drive over & back, so I didn’t go    I swept & washed up the dishes & made up the beds & went to the little house over the hill & since it rained a good share of the morning, the grass was wet & my feet.    I came back & changed shoes.    Elbert got the supper,    he wasn’t gone long over to Elyria,    Nellie had to have hot strong coffee soon as she got home.    Elbert went in with her & drank coffee & came back home.    Hope she will be O.K.    she said she couldn’t think after I told her she’d have to hurry a little, & that she forgot her pillw.    Well, I pray God will, in Jesus Name, bring her to Him & help her in all the ways she needs.    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee. 

Mon. June. 19. 1950./ page. 2611./ 36 y.p. 3. H. eggs today./ Well, I thought I couldn’t wash but Elbert went to Huron for fish so with what water I had I washed out my clothes,    I thought Elbert would be back but I carried some water & then it was so damp I hung the clothes up in the house untill 3-p-m.    then he had cleaned the fish.    Ruby’s birthday, I think she’s 56 yrs. old,    Frank’s 4 or 5 yrs the older    Johny Harnish’s baby boy was born today & Johny was married on Frank’s birthday & also his wedding day.    [Elbert] carried some water & went with the papers & the sun came out  breeze freshened from N. east & I hung the clothes out   they god talmost dry.& was soon done after I hung them up in here.    I fried fish for supper & felt done myself,    he worked in the garden a little & said the potatoes & dahlias are up & the cabbage seed he put in. Well it’s so cold nights that they just stop growing after they come up through,    I wrote a card to Nellie & one to Audrey & wish I had all the rest wrote.    I do Praise God for all our many blessing in Jesus Name.    I love Jesus & Praise God our Father, Jesus our Saviour & Physian & the Holy Ghost for ever & ever Amen.    I brought some garters for my old corset & got them here, to sew them on before going to bed.    It’s real cool again tonight.    But there is a little fire    Elbert feels the damp chill & he keeps it to warm for me.    Nellie left her white Jachet here & a hair boby pin.    May God help us, We sure need Him more & more each day.    Today I got the glad bulbs I sent for & they are discusting.  so small & 2 of them all moldy, wish I hadn’t got them. 

Tue. June. 20. 1950./ 32y.p. 3-H-eggs today./  Haven’t felt able to work & so I only did what was necessary & then sit around     & I was out in the yard twice     I’d like to be able to work at something    I need to clean the house & do a little painting to clean it up,    but again but, it must be the way we eat, for, once again my flesh is so swollen & pains me so bad,    so I beleive I’ll change my diet some how.    We had fish for supper & then we ate good,last night & we had short steaks for dinner today    I can’t seem to eat much salt or drink much tea or coffee    I thank God for His Love & care & pray He will teach me His ways in Jesus Holy Name,    I love Jesus,    I want to be all His.    & I don’t understand but know it must be my fault in some way, for the condition I’m in    if there was only some one who understands that could help me,    but all those who are filled don’t have time for such as me.    I hope to learn before it’s to late, with Jesus help. Amen. 

Tue. June. 20. 1950./ page. 2612./ 33. y.p. 3-H-eggs this day./     It’s been mostly cloudy today   quite cool S. West breeze & hot sun, when it did come through    June’s almost gone & we’ve only had 3. or 4. days of June weather.    I ought to have sewed today,    but, I didn’t so hope for tomorrow. 

Wed. June. 21. 1950./ 41. y.p. 3-H-eggs today./ Johny Harnish is 25. yrs. old today.    he’s married, has a little Marcie Joe, & expects another baby this month & tonight Johny stopped and told us Marcie went to the hospital Sun. night & there boy came Mon. June. 19. 1950.    Johny had been over to Lake-Side to Conference,    he said there were about 2000 there & Sat. he will be taken into the Conference,   I pray, Jesus Thou will fill him with the Holy Ghost & make him a Minister, like unto Thee,    I ask in Jesus Name,    and I thank Thee, trusting & believing Thou Wilt, Amen.    Well it’s been another cool day,    I sewed a little on my dress.    & cooked dinner & supper & washed dishes & done the usual round.    Johny said his mother was in bed all Mon. & had the Dr. over but that she was lots better again Tue, & to day    he left early for Lake side & didn’t know how any of them were,    he said Marcie would be home tomorrow & that she would save a trip to the hospital & Bonita would look after Marcie & the babys, her mother & her own 3. children & Johny look as if Bonita still will have her hands doubly full.    Elbert took the papers & he hope to sell egg tomorrow    The Goverment sent me a receipt of my deed to the place today.  the boys farm or the Place they call Boys Town sent a letter thanking us again for the dollar we sent them last yr.    I do so wish we could send them lots more,    They are doing a wonderful work in that Town   I pray God,  will help them to live His way & do His will.    And may God help each of us like wise, in Jesus Name.

Thurs. June. 22. 1950./ 39. y.p. 2-H-eggs today./   Well I made 3 tins of bread biscuits one I made rusk  2 just bread.    I can’t en- dure short biscuits for very long.    I got my skirt & waist basted onto the belt today & Elbert waited for the papers from aquarter to 4-p-m. to 6-10-p-m,  new press not working good yet.    Well I have tried to get him to stay here untill papers come,    it’s to hot for him to set in the car & wait even half that long, so now he says they can bring them here,    he looked all in,    he sold only 8 doz. eggs this a-m out of 21 doz.    he brought home $5.40    we got all most enough for the pieces we have to have for the roof lumber,    I gave Elbert $20.00 to pay on 

Thurs. June. 22. 1950./ page. 2613./ 39.y.p. 2-H-eggs this day./       on it to day but, papers being late he didn’t get that done.    So he’ll do it tomorrow if he can.    & then may be he will get the chimney down & the new blocks ones up.    We have to pay down on the coal & get a roll of hardware cloth for hen house & a hen fence & some paint & I’m wondering just how it can all be done,    & today & yesterday the Boys Home ask for more money to help & the D.A.W. wants more & the Churches need lots of “it” money,    & I wish I could give to them all,    but, I just can’t     I pray God will take care of there needs through those who have money to waist & those who ought to give more than they do, to there church.    It’s been a nice day    cool breeze S. west hot sun,   & it’s so cold nights the sun turns the cheeries black, lots of them.    garden stuff’s standing still    I wish we had sent for some of the new dope called boostein to force the plants a loong,    looks as if the hard times are right at the door.    Oh, Dear Heavenly Father, help us to be ready, in Jesus Name.    I talked to Leslie Burdue tonight,    he’s working on John Snyders little building across the road,    he’s about Armond Bonney’s age (22) I think.

Fri. June.23. 1950./ 42.y.p. 2. -H-eggs today./ Well, I washed every thing. but the cotton blanket & I felt so hot & tired I let it go for next time.   I hope to wipe up the floor tomorrow,    it was 98 degrees in the kitchen    I couldn’t open the other windows    they haven’t any screens on fhtem,    there has been a strong S. west breeze all day & I sure am thankful for it would have been terrible with out it.    I thank Thee & praise Thee Jesus Blessed Jesus  I love Thee, Praise Thee, thank Thee for all things great or small    I truly thank Thee for the strength of this day,    & Elbert has felt so bum    the heat is almost to much for him,     the paper many came 4-30-p-m. fast time     & that it was hot driving from Sandusky down 14 miles to our place & 14. back.    Some Jew men came here trying to sell us aluminum siding for the house & said it would cost 7. hundred dollars or 400 for a ship lap pressed composition siding color sea green with a black string like pattern.    we can’t buy anything more than necessities for he ordered the 2 X 6’s for the roof to fix the chimney & then make a porch steps

Fri. June. 23. 1950./ page. 2614./ 42. y.p. -2-H-eggs this day/  he was going to order the coal but they were closed, but that will be another bill.    Well, I pray the Lord will in Jesus Holy Name help us to get them paid     I do want to get the paint for the house so bad & get on it before it gets to late this Fall.    the boards are washed almost free of what paint was on them.     Well I thank & praise God for the strength of this day, Amen.

Sat. June.24. 1950./ 39.y.p. 2; H-eggs today./  Well, I washed every think that was dirty    Elbert changed clothes & so I washed them & what few things I had & my cotton blanket    I washed the big chair cover yesterday & today this afternoon I ironed.    Johny went to conference & was taken in & he stopped here on his way home,    I gave him several grain & mash bags, some for Marcie, if she wanted them.    Elbert’s head so bum he sat here & waited for the papers & I spoke to him twice    & he feels sort of on edge, so after the second time,  I didn’t say say any more about it,    so, he went with out the eggs,    I never thought of it untill he was gone,    he ordered the coal & they soaked on an extra dollar,    he paid $4.00 down & the coal will be 91.00 & some odd cents    Elbert has to pay half of all the bills from now on “so the goverment man says.” the lumber came,    I paid 20.00 on that,    now we have to get at the Chimney then front door steps,    then the hardware cloth in coop    & then paint for the buildings & park fence & septic tank.    I don’t know if we will ever get it done or not.    It’s been a very hot day  96 degrees in several places & believe it was 87 here in Erie Co. they said but it did seem as if it were 96.    We had a good breeze from the S. & little west    then it went N. east and at supper time it rained hard     later it was a steady rain & then at bed time moon was shining through again.    Frank & Armond came to hunt wood chucks,    Armond brought a rabbit, a tame one, to Elbert, to eat.    they didn’t get a chance to hunt,    it rained so steady they came in & visited a little & then went    I hope to go to church in the morning    I pray God will help me that I will in my Blessed Saviours Name, Amen.    I thank Him for my blessing. 

Sun. June. 25. 1950./ 38.y.p. 3-H- eggs today./   Well, I didn’t get to go to church this a-m. & a couple of young man that go to 31st church came in just after dinner & bought eggs 2 doz.    I thought it would b

Sun. June. 25. 1950./ page. 2615./ 38 y.p. -3-H-eggs this day/ nice if we could raise a few & have them to eat,    so, it got the axe & cooked for supper [referring to the rabbit I think]    it was given to Elbert, so I got one fore leg & he eat the rest except 2 pieces he saved for breakfast, but it’s O.K. by me.    Frank said he had a snapping turtle & Elbert could have it if he’d come get it Thurs;    but he’s been selling them,    so, I hope he don’t take it unless he pays for it.    for he told us when we were so hard put a few yrs back he could help us,   he had all he could do to help himself “that wasn’t & isn’t true,”    but we don’t want his help,    I love human people,    but when they are your own brothers or sisters & have plenty & can’t help a brother & sister who have given & helped them beyond what they really could afford,    it will pay to be careful.    I pray God’s Will be done but I would be happy to see Him save there souls, in Jesus Name.    Nellie wanted to come for a day or two,    then after she’d been here one day & one night, she said “I hadn’t any buisness coming out here, you haven’t got an extra bedroom, or bath room  no convienencies,    I just had’t ought to have come”    Well she knew & she had slept with me many times be- fore,   this time she ask me to sleep on the back side the bed & she took 2 thirds the bed, so as she didn’t get up at night  I ask her to take the back side,    I could let my knee hang over the edge & not lay like a stick all night,    I didn’t tell her, or say a word about any of it,    but, she felt as if she wanted the whole bed & lay in the middle,    I don’t know how she got to be so selfish,    she wasn’t brought up that way,    You would think “as John said once” that they knew (John Nellie & there family) more than I’d ever knew or forgot,”  but Praise God I don’t want to have so much education    I can’t love my own flesh & blood, or any one else that’s human & belongs to Him,    I like to be kind to every one, for the bible says we don’t know which one’s belong to God,    I’d rather be poor & humble & help others, than to feel supperior, and I love peoplle & always have.    Nellie promised to write & let us Know how she was,    but it’s now a week today since she went home & not a word.    I hope she didn’t boil when she got home,    but, I maybe she did & we really tried to do what we could to make it pleasent while she was here, for her health is truly bad,    she sit & crocheted all one day way into the evening & then Sun. I felt so bad, “my head,” I lay in bed a while after she got up,    I couldn’t sleep but I rested my body some & 

Sun. June. 25. 1950./ page. 2616./ 38.P. 3-H-eggs this day./ she was out in the bedroom a couple of times & she said to Elbert that I really looked sick    Elbert said he told her I was & I was my nose blead hard while Elbert went to take her home,     I prayed hard in my heart & mind, for the blood came out my nose & mouth & seemed as if it would strangle me for a few sconds that seemed much longer,     God heard & checked it right off & it hasn’t bleed since.    Elbert’s bowels & stomach have been so bad & now his head is bad,    he’s fat & looks to be in good order,    but it’s first one thing & then another.    Well, I do thank & Praise the Lord in Jesus Blessed Holy Name,    He see He knows & He hears and answers prayers Glory Glory to God in the Highest & to Jesus & Holy Ghost, Amen,    I went to Four Square Church tonight Mrs. Eppler is doing a good job & I pray God will Bless her efforts & Mr Whit- man says, it cheers his heart when I come in,     I pray God will bless Him & give him his hearing back, Amen.   

Mon. June. 26. 1950./ 34.y.p. 2.-H-eggs today./ Well I washed & aired bedding & pillows & cooked two meals & washed dishes & tonight Elbert helped me plant 10 pkts of flower seed.    I hope they all grow.    I have as many more I’d like to put in if only I could work,    it’s to hot to work 99 in the house,    but I do Praise God, for the good fresh breeze we had all day & tonight,    it’s been all way round & looked as if it would rain hard after I hung the clothes out,    but they all dried good, even Elbert’s shirt & my dress that I hung out after he went with the papers at 5-10-p-m.    & I had to wash them after he went & starch my dress but they were dry     he put in more corn & beans today,   he hopes to put in swiss chard yet.    I think the dirt needs ferterlizer & to be worked up more.    no mail today,    I owe every one a letter.    I thank my Heavenly Father in Jesus Holy Name for all our many blessings, Amen.

Tue. June. 27. 1950./ [no egg count]/ I didn’t get up very early but, in  time to get the dinner then went out & raked up the dirt around the glads dahlias & seeds & potoatoes and my arms are lame all ready & feel sore     & tonight is praymeeting night,    I’m hoping to go & trusting to be filled & healed    Elbert went early with the papers but is not back yet at 5-30-p-m.     I like some cream, but, I don’t know if he’ll get it,    We had to have potatoes, onions, cabbage,    he’ll have to go for milk

Tue. June. 27. 1950./ page. 2617./ 41.y.p. 1-H eggs this day/ No mail todays.  We had supper and dressed & went to Vermilion to prayer meeting    We had such a good prayer service,     they anoited me & prayed for me,    I praise Thee Jesus & thank Thee for this healing & give Thee all the Glory for ever & ever Amen.    It’s been another sudden change in the weather from 99 to 54 degrees & it’s all most shivery cool   the breeze was real cool all day   the sky & clouds look like Sept. with a clear moon.    I met a little girl 13 yrs. old____ Collins  & I ask her if she’d like to help me clean & do things around the house & she said she would, so I think I’ll let her come & see if we can clean & get the wall & ceiling cleaned again    I’ll have to pay her some not much  perhaps a dress or something like that.    I can’t afford it, but it will give me a little releif. 

Wed. June. 28. 1950./ 35-y.p. 1-H.-egg to day./ Elbert work some in the garden & about the out side & I fixed my corset & put some patches on my old dress    maybe I’ll have to put it on,    I hope not.    ` I’d like to have a new one so much & a hat    I’m so tired of my hat coat & dress, I would like a new one’s so much,    it’s been cooler today went down to 4 46 degrees in some places & I beleive lower here     any way a wool blanket was quit comfortable before morning.    Radio said rain this after noon & tonight we have got it yet & I wish we could for the beans, corn & seeds need the water,    the Paul’s scarlet runner has started to grow that Mrs. Cranage sent to me,    not anything growing as it shoulod, though.    Well, I thank God for my healing & last night I had such a terrifying pain in the lower part of my intestines  seemed as if I couldn’t hardly endure it but,  at last I found it was gas & by morning it was most gone,    it’s felt sore there alday & does yet to – night    I prayed untill it stopped hurting & thanked God in Jesus Name for taking it away,    I give Him all the Glory.  

Thurs. June. 29. 1950./ 39.y.p. -2-H-eggs to day./ Elbert left early for Lorain,    he sold 4. doz eggs there & bought a sprinkling can & 3 machine needles & he called Ruby & told her he wouldn’t be able to come for the turtle    she said O.K. & he said he didn’t talk,” that is” to visit.    he came back to Vermilion on the Lake & sold eggs, then he went to the mill to see about the coal & they told him they had been out with one load & had the other most ready to go    so he took 4 doz. eggs to Harry Millers, “a card came this a-m asking for them” so, he got there with them before he got the card,    Miss. Clark wrote it for Him,   He sold a few

Thurs. June. 29. 1950./ 39.y.p. 2-H-eggs this day./ at Alberta on the Beach    he sold 27. doz. & collected 45 cents from last week so he took in 14.20, he paid 4.39 for mash, 80 cents for light bill, 15 cents for meat & gave me 5.00 for lumber bill,    that’s whwere all the hard work & the money goes,    he didn’t take out the gas & oil money.   he paid all the lumber bill, so now I owe him $31.00 & some odd cents,  I have paid 20.00 of it , by his paying it all, it saved me $1.00 & now we have the balance of the coal bill,   Elbert paid $40.30, on the bill & I have paid $20.00, so if we pay that up in 2 or 3 weeks we get a rebate on that all so,    I hope we can make it.    & Since Russia has started fighting with this country, “or this with that country” I don’t think it will pay to do much more than keep the place liveable.    We have the coal in for winter.    They say they are going to move all the people out of Detroit & City’s close to the waters that have big factorys,     so, maybe we will be having to move also.    We haven’t got much so it ought not take long to move us.    I went out & helped Elbert water the garden tonight    Every things coming fast, that is the tomatoe & cabbages he planted the seeds, they have four leaves now & the glads & dahlias are coming good & his potatoes & corn he put in some squash, cucumbers & swiss chard    it ought to be up in a few days,    we watered it all to – night,    he is so tired,     he got up at six & didn’t get back home untill 2 pm, fast time & I had dinner all ready,    I made biscuits, creamed the potatoes & cook cabbage & he brought fesh saucage & I fried it & made the coffee while he went down & fixed the coal bin a little better,    the coal man came & dumped the coal while we ate,     then he took care of hens & rested a few minutes & the papers came & he went back to Vermilion with them & got a pt. of cream & came back & we ate it & went to the garden & wet it down & then I got supper & Elbert’s sleeping now & I wish I was,     but we, ate pork & string beans & peaches & biscuits & had tea & I can’t sleep on a heavy meal,    so now

Thurs. June 29. 1950./ page. 2619./ 39.y.p.-2-H-eggs this day/ I’ll read & pray & go to bed.    I thank God in Jesus Holy Name for all the many blessings he has given us this day truly all the Honor & Glory belongeth to Him,    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise The mostly for saving my soul & for all the many kind things Thou hast done for us.    We received an announcement from Marcie,    her, or their baby boy was born June. 19. 1950. on Ruby’s birthday & he weighed 6. lbs. & 10 ozs.    John Mark Harnish is his name.    The card was to Elbert & I.    So glad she’s O.K. & the baby.    I thank the Lord of Hosts in Jesus Name,    I’ve prayed much for her and baby.

  Fri. June. 30. 1950./ 40. y.p. -3-H-eggs today./   Last day of June.    & the world in an other turmoil.    Oh God, I Praise Thee   I Praise Jesus & the Holy Ghost forever & ever & pray I may be permitted to praise Thee with a new tongue before it’s to late,    I give Thee all the Praise & Glory Amen.   It’s been partly cloudy, a good fresh breeze & qauite cool.   & cool again tonight to cool for the garden & things out side to grow as they should.    I washed today & did 2. cotton blankets, one heavy one.    I didn’t get blankets dry.    Elbert’s done his usual work & he is so tired;  I am, also.    heat went down so fast & it was 45 degrees at night or there about for 3 nights, with tonight, so I don’t see how things can grow,    there are a few small tomatoes on the plants but the rabbits have eat most of the cabbages up, the ones I bought.

Sat. July. 1. 1950./ 40.y.p.-2-H-eggs today./  Another nice day, partly cloudy, North east wind & so cool & I haven’t done much today    I was out side for a little while but had to work and wash dishes & wipe up dust & then Elbert went with papers & beets & cooked greens for supper,    Elbert has hoed & got his garden all spick & span for, he can’t work tomorrow, it’s Sunday & we have to go to Church & the traffic is bad, for Tue. is the 4th of July. & the cars are going & coming & I’ll be glad when they are all settled for work again.    We re- cieved a card from Audrey & she’s been out to Nellie’s & she see, the baby boy, of Johny & Marcie’s  Nellie’s grand-son & Audrey’s great nephew & ours.    Bonney Bell & her Joe tried twice & got 2 girls & hope to receive there boy in Aug. & here we are in another war.    Elbert says, the flower seeds are up that we planted last week. Mon. June. 26.    I do hope they all grow & bloom.    Audrey said she might be out this week.    So, Ill have to try to wipe off

Sat. July.1.1950./ page. 2620./ 40.y.p. -2-H-eggs this day./ the kitchen floor & clean up a little if I can,    my feet pain me so bad,    it’s terrible when I stand on them just a little while.    Well I praise God I can still walk & pray He will continue to heal them, in Jesus Name.    I know he is able, Glory to His Name.

Sun. July. 2. 1950./ 37y.p. -2-H-eggs today./ Well, Praise God we got to Sunday school & Church this morning & Church tonight,    & the traffic is bad, but not as bad we had ex- pect,    we were blessed & I praise God in Jesus Name Glory, Glory Hallelujah,    We Praise Thee Jesus & Thank Thee for all things.     It’s been partly cloudy with a cool South West breeze. 

Mon. July 3. 1950./ 39.y.p. 3. H.- eggs today./  Well of all things if Ethel didn’t pop up this morning,    I felt rather bum so was just laying there resting & thinking about getting up for Elbert had goen down in the basement to clean out,    then I heard them talking & so I got up & dressed & washed & then she & Elbert came in,    Walter went up to Huron to fish off the pier,    Elbert went to in a few minutes & got a pk. of fish &  all perch    he dressed enough for dinner,    I put the potatoes on & warmed the beets & fried two pans of fish   made the coffee & we ate,    he went out & finished cleaning & then came in & visited some & got ready to go with the papers but Walter came & they went     he didn’t even get out the car,    he doesn’t look very well & the Dr. told him he was working to hard.    So they decided to come back & visit among friends & his & her relatives,    he likes to fish & hunt.    Well, I gave her the last baby voilet plant that had just begun to bloom & a Christmas cactus & a few slips & some slips & envelopes for the work basket, if she & her friend send a dollar she’ll get a lot of patters of all sorts tatting, crochet, embroidery, & quilt work & lots of other things.    She’s well & healthy & says her mother is well & Laura Ann Walter & Ethel were going to Elyria & he hoped to go fishing to- night with the man where they were stoppiing & tomorrow they were going to Cleveland to the ball game & then I don’t know if they were going back home, or what they were going to do.    Well, I only did my usual round.    It’s been mostly cloudy & rained a hard shower before supper & while we ate and again after supper & now at bed time it’s lightening & thundering, but, not severe.    I thank God my Heavenly Father in Jesus Blessed Holy Name for my salvation & His tender love & care of us,    I Praise Thee Jesus for all things & pray THou will make it possible for me to get fill with Power from on High & Praise Thee in Spirit & Truth, Amen

Tue. July. 4. 1950./ page. 2621./ 38.y.p. -2-H-eggs today./ It’s been a very quite forth,    not much fire works here but they are fighting on the other side & lots of talk a- bout peace, just as Jesus said, when they all talk peace the end was near even at the door     May God help us in Jesus Name, Amen.    We have been home all day, Audrey said she would be out one day this week & we sort of thought it would be today,    but not a soul came.    I had a bad dream,   seemed some one called Snyders & ask them to tell us to come right over to Nellie’s & when we got there the children each had a bucket of warm water to take there bath & go to bed    George & Bonita Jr. had gone up stairs & Nelson was crying his eyes most out, as I met him in the living room    he said the other two had gone up stairs & left him    I ask about the bucket of water & he said they couldn’t use the bath room tonight,    he said grandma was sick & wouldn’t talk to them, never, any more, and I said now auntie will give you your bath & see that the other two get theres & maybe it wont be so bad if you get in bed & go to sleep & don’t make a noise, everything might be better in the morning     I hope it will, so I washed Geo. & Bonita & then went up stairs & talked to Nelson, he was crying again    I told them storys & they were soon asleep & I went doen & Bonita said mom is asking if you come,   so I went in    she was very weak, but ask me to pray for her,    Elbert came in & then Johny     we gathered about the bed    I took her hand in mine & Prayed & prayed untill at last God sent the power & she got it to & smiled & said it’s all right now     then we thanked God & praised him in Jesus Holy Name that all well was well with her soul & she was gone      Bonney Bell & Joe came to late to talk to her & Ella Jane came for the funeral    Live looked hard for Bonita, but we stayed with her for awhile & then I got a good christian woman to stay with her & get her to Church & prayer meeting & she began to mend & get out of the tide,    it will be hard to loose her, but I pray God’s will be done in all things.    It rained hard from dark untill most day

Tue. July.4. 1950./ page. 2622./ 38.y.p.-2-H-eggs this day/ light & rain sunk in about 2 in.    I wondered if everything would be washed out the way it came down,    but it didn’t ,    been very cloudy most of the day. & quite.    They have said at last, they feel the war will get worse instead of better.    I have felt as if today was Sunday & I ought to go to Church & Elbert said he felt that way to.    He did some mowing this morning    I did the ironing & we have done our usual round of duties.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for my healings & strength, Amen.    Glory to God in the Highest  I Praise Thee Jesus.    My Check came yesterday from Soldier’s Releif yesterday for which I am very greatful & thankfull, to them & God.   We see the little plants are up from the flower seeds & look good. 

Wed. July.5. 1950./ 30. y.p. 3-H-eggs today./  Well, it rained untill 9-a-m. then cleared off.    after dinner a man & a little boy came here     they slept out & were soaked, this a-m    they built a fire by the rail road track & dried there clothes.    the boy is 11 yrs. old & the man 53. yrs.   they went to Cleveland    bumed a ride & walked to visit a brother or sister, for he wanted to get the boy away from home,    he said the Dr. told him to go for a mo. or so,    his home 9. room burned up & his wife, “who was helpless with infantile par- alise couldn’t move her arms or legs” & his barn a team of horses, his cows & over a 150 shoats & hots, all the out buildings everything they had except what they had on, two trackers & his car,     it seems rather queer some how,    he was in world war one & only has one lung & one bad foot    he has been a brick layer he said & had just got things coming his way when this thing happened 3 or 4 weeks ago.    the little boy can hardly talk about it, but some how it seems queer,    some of the story is confusing or complicated.    We are letting them sleep in the building we call the cottage & he & Elbert took down the chimney to the roof, this evening & now they think it will be better to lay it up with brick & put fire clay tile inside for a liner, that’s going to cost, to much, but looks like we have no chose.    I only hope we can get the brick & tile     so much building building going on,    brick & tile are hard to get.    Well, Elbert has to go with eggs in the morning,    I don’t know if they will go with him or not.    I wrote a card to Marcie & one to Audrey & one to Corset shop & Elbert mailed them & I got the letter ready to go for the spray we wanted to get, it will be Aug. I guess, by the time we get it,    he didn’t get the money order tonight, for Post office was closed, papers were late, he didn’t pay for the hen yet “the paper man.”    I thank God for our blessing

Thurs. July. 6. 1950./ page. 2623./ 37.y.p. -3-H-eggs today./ Well, Elbert sold eggs & got back at noon, 23. doz. eggs 50 cents per. doz. & bought a bag of mash & one of grain 8.48 & he ordered brick for the chimney,    these blocks are not very good looking, not as firm & strong as they should be,     so we will have the brick to pay for,    he’s going to take the blocks back & alow us the price on them, on the brick, which cost a- bout 23.00 more,    I don’t know how we will ever make it but hope we can.     This man & boy are here yet & he helped Elbert take down the old chimney & they are now ready to lay up the new one, as soon as brick come tomorrow.    it’s a terrible mess & I’ll be glad when it’s over.    Elbert’s so tired he aches & so is Mr. Hamond,    Mr. H. went over & worked for John Snyder after supper,    John told him he’d give him 6.00 to finish the windows & put on the cornish & before John left he came & gave me the 6.00 & said     When H. had the work done to give him the money.    The little fellow almost chokes when he talks of home & his mother     he’d like to go home then he thinks of mother & everything gone poor child.    Well, I thank God He is able to do all things. & I Praise Him for His love salvation & care in Jesus Blessed Holy Name;    I thank Him for my healings & strength for I sure am tired tonight.    But I thank Thee Jesus.

Fri. July 7. 1950./ 38.y.p. 2-H-eggs today./ Well, I did the wash     Elbert & Mr. Hamond & the boy went to Huron to get fish & so they could look around a little,    he & Elbert got the chimney most done & hope to finish tomorrow,    they both ach so bad they could hardly eat there supper & me, well, I got there supper & after they had all gone to bed I swept & washed up the dishes & it’s now 10- p- m. my feet are buzzing half way to my knees but I thank God for the strength He has given me & us,    I washed the little boys suit & under wear & mended his pants   got him washed & read for bed,    he’s not much biger than little Geo. & Bonita, he’s so small for 11. yrs. old.

Fri. July. 8. 1950./ page 2624./ 38.y.p. -2-H-eggs today/  I received a card from Nellie & she hopes to come back for another few day    how am I, or What am I to do     if I had another room & I wish so much I had.    but I don’t know what to do since the war is getting worse.   Well, I thank God for saving my soul & trust Him for the power to praise Him in Spirit in Jesus Name.    I love Thee Jesus & thank Thee for all things.    Blessed Jesus. 

Sat. July. 9. 1950./ 35-y.p. 2-H-eggs today./ Well, they finished the chimney    it isn’t a first class job but maybe it will do.    I’m sick tonight to tired.    I ironed 1/2 doz. pieces  cooked to meals & baked 3 tins of bread biscuits & the 11. yr. old boy, is like a child of 7.    I gave his father 10 dollors for laying the chimney    it isn’t very even but per-haps it will do,    I don’t like it but maybe Elbert can smooth & even it up with a coat of cement by & by,    they made a terrible dirty streak on the roof,    pa & I did a good clean even job.    Elbert but it’s hard on the men they both had cramps, & Elbert had the hens & all the odd jobs to do & went to Vermilion twice;    My bowels are on the bum & I wanted to go to Vermilion to Church & Sunday school in the morning & I don’t know if I can,    I’m sorry for the man & his son & hope they can find a way to earn a living but he ought to take what money he has & go home, if he’s going, before he spends it & don’t have enough & it’s a sin to walk that boy all the way back to uper Michigan.   I thank & Praise God in Jesus Dear Name for my blessings, Amen.   

Sun. July.10. 1950./ 41.y.p. -2-H-eggs today/ I wasn’t able to go to S. school or Church all day.    Mr Hamond & the little fellow said some one was here before we were up & drove up to the back door,    but, they didn’t wake us up so we don’t know who it was.    after noon, Martha, Merlin, Audrey & Jean Ann came in    I wasn’t up, was sick alnight & am still sick today .    but I got up     Audrey brought us a phylco radio   its real clear toned.    They took Nellie’s back with them    I gave Jean a piece of dress goods for her & Joan & Audrey some dishes & slips of plants,    Merlyn brought a power lawn mower & cut the grass on Sun. Well, What a body going to do about it    seems every one does the things I don’t want done.    Well, then I had to get a bit of dinner & then supper & seemed as if I just couldn’t do it but now it’s over & dishes done & I’m going back to bed.    I thank my Father in heaven in Jesus Name for all things; Amen.

Mon. July. 10. 1950./ page/ 2625./ 38-y.p.- 2.H-eggs today/ WEll, I felt bad all night and all day today but Ive cook two meals and washed the dishes & cleaned up some of the messes [note there is code of some sort here, just above “some of the messes]  & I feel all in tonight.    I couldn’t sleep, I felt so bad.    I received a card from the Corset shop     they want 2. doz. eggs.  when I go, & I can’t go untill Wed, Fri. or Sat.    I feel as if I might pass out tonight and I did last night also.    I thank God in Jesus Holy Name for all my blessings, Amen. 

Tue. July. 11. 1950./ 41:y.p. 3-H-eggs today/ WEll, I did the washing & cooked 2 meals & I’m tired.    I had planed on going to prayer meeting, but didn’t make it    Elbert’s as nerveous as a hen on a hot Johny Cake,  another very queer thing happened today    the Lord spoke to me about my pocket book “a little perse I carry in my pocket”    I had put it under my plate & put the plate just so.    & only Elbert was in the house    I should have taken care of it when the Lord told me to look after it,    so a pin is missing   a little pin Frank gave to me    I don’t know how valuaeable it was,    it was pretty    had little dimonds on it.    Well that’s one more lesson,    I suppose the Devil will be getting his own before long, tonight    Harmon took a hoe out the grainery with out asking to use  took it to use, if they had all I have they’d want to take my life for some unknown reason all there own,     I trust Elbert to look after things but so long as it isn’t his it seems to be O.K. with him.    John Snyder got Hamond to hoe for him & so he just took the hoe with out asking for it to do John’s hoeing.    Well he can furnish his own tools    mine are all most worn out    he wouldn’t pay for the hoe or buy a new one if anything happen to Mine that it got broke.    I don’t owe the Snyder’s anything but they owe me a heap of apoliges,    Well, I’ll be glad when they are on there way home again,    seems as if it’s hard to find an honest person any more.    I hope & trust God will in Jesus Name fill me that I may be all His,    Jesus please help me to get rid of all the evil in this house   I pray Thou wilt. Amen. 

Wed. July. 12. 1950./ 35-y.p. 2-H-eggs today–/ Well, I tried to sew    only got 6 or 7 hand kercheifs & 2. dish towels & run out of thread   got  had dinner & Mrs. Eppler & Mrs. Sprunk came in & talked & visited an hour or so & then I got supper    went out side for a little while then see that the little boy got washed & ready for bed    then I washed dishes & got my self ready for bed &

Wed. July. 12. 1950./ [no page number 2625] /35. y.p.-2-H-eggs today./ I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for the interest Sister Eppler has taken in me and that she came clear out here to see us.    Elbert gave her a few fish all fried,    While we were out side gathering flowers Mrs. Sprunk were in the house & she was having a good visit & eating fish, so he gave Mrs. Eppler 6 or so to take home,    they said Miss Clark is sick   heart & maybe other causes.    I thank my Heavenly Father for His wonderful love & care of me in Jesus Dear Blessed Holy Name for all things great or small & I pray I may live His way & be as near holy as possible for His Name’s sake  I love & Praise Thee. Amen. 

Thurs. July. 13. 1950./ 42.y.p.-1-H-eggs today/ Well it’s been quite cool & rained a shower or so this noon     Elbert sold all the eggs 21. doz. all but 3 doz. sold for 55 cents & the 3 doz. for 45 cents & he spent all but 6.84 of it.    he gave that to me & knows he’ll get it back for this or that.    He didn’t get home untill 12-40-p-m. then we cooked dinner I had the cabbage & potatoes done, but he brought pork shoulder & I had to fry it & before we could get our dinner eat Vernie came in to see what we were eating & then his father came in & Vernie said to Elbert “you’re tricky, but I know you had ice cream last night”   well Elbert was sure mad,    he Knew the kid had been told to say it,    I had given him a piece of pork be fore his father came in & Elbert said, I got a right to buy what I please & eat the same way,    they stick so close & stick there nose in where they have no right, even in our personal affairs,    so When the father & Elbert went out  I told Vinnie Elbert was mad “as they express it” at him so he’d best be more careful,    they sneak in like an indian & so I hook the door when Elbert goes with thte papers & the Mr tried to pull the screen open & after Elbert started with the papers he almost run for the grainery,    he had set the  [?fyn] inside     I don’t know what for but I had taken it out & snaped the lock    we are thinking of going to Elyria in the morning early & I hope they don’t get into anything while we are gone    I’d like to have some trust worthy person to watch but I will trust Jesus to take care of every thing untill we get back, and hope we wont be gone long.    Mr. H. took the old fire pot that was in the cottage & made a stove to cook on & he cooks there meals out there,    I’m begining to believe he has a bad temper.   He has 180 acre farm in Michiigan near Soo. or upper pen. . near the Indain reservation.    Well I do hope God will help everything to be O.K.  & that I can get the things all 

Thurs. July.13. 1950./ page. 2626./ 42-y.p. 1-H-eggs this day./   done that I want to do.    but it seems when I go it’s hurry up  so I can’t even enjoy going,    & now we got these two here,    I wouldn’t mind if they knew there place & kept it.    The paper man was here yesterday to talk to Elbert about the stopping untill he could get his old age pen- sion through,     again, he said he’d find out & let him knkow.    I thank God in My Jesus Name for everything Amen.   I got my tax blank 9.25, hope I don’t have to pay it.    it’s so cool it’s shivery tonight.

Fri. July. 14. 1950./ 33.y.p. 1-H-eggs today./ Well it’s been a fine day    warm sun but so white     & cool breeze, to cold for gardens at night & they are not growing very fast, been tomatoes on the vines for a month & not big enough to eat even if they were ripe, but they are still very green.    What’s the use working so hard to make a garden & not giving it fertilizer water or lime?   I’ll sure enough be glad, When Mr Hamond & his son move on & pray God will ease the tension on my nerves soon,    I have all I feel able to endure with out them.    Mrs. Eppler & Roney came just as we were trying to eat our supper,    we gave them each a piece of short cake    they said they had there supper but enjoyed the short  cake.    She came the other day just to ask us to go to the Sunday school picknic & forgot to ask us,    so came back today to ask us,    Well I don’t want to go, under circumstances,    so, Elbert says he’s going to the fish house in the morning.    I wrote & ask if I had to send the relief board the 35.00 back since the goverment check came today. & I ask, if I had to pay the taxes, for the tax blank has come also.  We are sure in a mess.    Elbert’s blank didn’t come yet.    I made 8 jars of current jam last evening & we had planed on going to Elyria this a-m. but I felt as if I couldn’t go.    I washed out the few remaining dirty pieces & got them dried & then felt so sick to my stomach,    Elbert’s so nervous, he wants me to hurry up & do this & that & then eh’s impedent to says thing with a snear & gets things all mixed up when anyone comes in & he starts telling them things as if he was afraid someone else might get ahead of him.   I sure get

Fri. July.14. 1950./ page. 2627./34.y.p. -2-hens eggs this day/ so vexed at all the terrible wickedness, lies, & excuses, Oh God help me & keep me in Jesus Name I ask, Amen. 

Sat. July. 15. 1950. 32.y.p. -2H-eggs today/ new moon/ Well I managed with lots of grunts and groans to sweep both bedrooms dust & wipe up the floors, get supper do the dishes & ironed my dress, 2 peticoats, Elberts shirt  the table cloth & under cover & my feet hurt all most unbearable     now I’ll read & go to bed for I have to get up & take a bath & go to Church,    I forgot to take care of the piece of pork shoulder Elbert brought for dinner tomorrow,    so I left my writting to sear it over & start it cookiing & my poor feet    I can’t begin to tell you how they pain me.    I got the dope I sent for plant spray, bustiem & root grower, today while all 3 had gone to fish house for fish    they didn’t get any.    Well it been a hot sun & cool very cool breeze, all day & it’s cool tonight.    I thank & Praise my Father in Heaven for all things & trust & pray He will have mercy on me & stamp me with the Seal of promose & I will give Him all the praise forever in Jesus Holy Name.    I gave Vernie a bath to his waist line & he washed up to his knees, so he wont have much more to do & then I washed out his shirt & dried it & he went over in the corn field & threw dust in a circule all over him after being told at least a doz. time to Keep clean now for it’s most bed time,    he’s 11. yrs. old & needs a slat on his seat 111 times a day,    he misses his play things, but he’s sure old enough to do what he ought to after being told so many times,    his dad wrote & ask about his insurance & he said he had told them to send it to Wayne Indiana & they said they had sent it, as he said, to his sister there, 48 hundred & 15 dollars,    so when he has John Snyders work done, John said he’d pick him up & take him on his caboose to Toledo Ohio where he hopes to visit another sister & then go on to Indiana    I’ll sure be glad when they are on there way,    they are not very tidy & the building where they sleep is a fright.   & all around the door & where they cook,    I give them some things     they can’t cook much out there, & Vernie eats in here once a day at least    he has a nasty temper and a mean way in showing it,    he knows the screen is hooked    he’ll pull & let it slam & they both seem to think we ought to jump & run when they yell.

Sun. July. 16. 1950./ page. 2628./ 36.y.p. 1.-H-eggs today./  Well I really got off to Sunday school & Church & home again & Elbert’s head has been bad all day & he didn’t feel like going back to night so here we are    Vernie went to S. school & church with me & Elbert & V’s, father went to the beach, then came back & we came home.    I wish so much I could go to church    I don’t get away very often & then it’s rush over & back & E. usually feels bad one way or another & sometime irtable.   Well, I’m so happy & thankful I could go this morning.    I do Praise the Blessed Holy Lord God of Hosts in Jesus Name.

Mon. July. 17. 1950./ 40.y.p.-1-H eggs today./ WEll, today’s been a great day    I got up late & had just got out to get things going for dinner when the two Miss. Clark’s came in & we had a cup of tea all round & then I tried to make biscuits & Miss Lidda talking & I got a little to much crisco in & then she kept telling me I had to much water, but they were good    & I had a small round short cake,    & I made a one of raspberries & warmed up potatoes & beef & cabbage & they seemed to make out a meal    Miss Eleanor & Elbert walk all around the place then we ate dinner.    & had hardly finished when Mr Hamond had to walk in & start talking as big a cuffy[?] to Elbert about his job & that John give him 35.00 & gave the kid 60 cents what change he had in his pocket    Elbert got him out,    John Snyder drove in & he told him & got up & went with him then the kid stuck around & got in as soon as the screen was unhooked so he could, as if he had a perfect right.    I’ll sure be happy.    I don’t mind helping people, but I like to have them kknow there place & keep it.    but he laughs as if it were smart & funny to be iriitating, & worry us.    Miss Clarks are going to Chicago to visit there brother who isn’t very well,    Miss Lidda isn’t very well either   her bowels haven’t moved for 5 days she said, & it effects her heart.    Well, I have felt so bum, & now Elbert wants to go to Elyria in the morning,    I don’t feel able to go,    & so by morning maybe we wont.    Eleanor told Elbert she didn’t believe I’d live very loong I looked so white & miserable,    Well, God knows [?] and I thank Him & Praise Him, for I know He knows althings& He hears & answers prayors    I prayed if it were possible he would help me, that I need not have to give back the 35.00

Mon. Jully. 17. 1950./ page. 2629./ 40.y.p.-1-H-eggs thiday/ dollars the releaf board gave me & today I received a letter stating I need not send it back,    I know God heard & ans. my prayer    Jesus, Wonderful Jesus, Who hears the cries of His children and takes care of them,    now I have to cry for the promise of the Spirit to be made whole in Jesus Name Glory to God in the Highest     I love Thee Jesus & pray I may do Thy Will & not mine, Amen    It’s been terrible hot today then we had a shower or two & a good breeze.

Tue. July. 18. 1950./ 41y.p.-1.-H-eggs today/  It’s been one of those tiresome days, when we set down to eat the man or boy come in 2 or 3. times to see what we are eating & he’s eat up with that strong tobaco,    his breath is as bad as his pipe, it makes me sick,    he’s got the corn crib  well on the way & he can’t get done to fast to suit me,    he uses our tools & Elbert’s careless about looking after them & he leaves the grainery unlocked & they walk right in & help them selves & if they don’t make off with something it will be a wonder,    they have 3 wool blankets  1. cotton one & the old quilt & a pillow & the back yard is filthy .    tobaco papers & boxes & food papers & cans & today another man came & ask if he could rent the shed when the other 2 were out & he’s a smoker    when he come back I’ll tell him “No.”  I told him today but he said he’d be back so if he bothers, I’ll set the police on him    I couldn’t bear the looks of him,    he says he gets 100. pension a mo. & earns enough for his meals room & smokes working for Charles Ruggles, mowing picking up papers  scrubbing park chairs & benches & doing odds & ends.    Elbert seems queer,    he lets every one do to suit them -selves so I’ll have to be boss & he even trys to shove me around,   Oh God I pray in Jesus Name Thou will help me,    I need thee so terribly much    I pray Thou will take care of all my worries    I thank Thee Jesus Thou hast said to cast all our burdens on Thee & I know Thou art able to take care of everything    I’ll thank Thee & give Thee all the praise & Glory forever & ever, Amen.   Rained several showers in the night & early morning & done everything good & put water in the cystern & I Praise God from Whom all blessings flow in Jesus Name,    The wickedness of this world surely vex my soul every day.

Wed. July. 19. 1950./ page. 2629[should be 2630]/ 38.y.p. 1.-H- eggs today./ Well I got the washing done & I started early but the air is or was so damp they didn’t dry good & I had to hang half of them up in the house or about that & bring the others in damp enough to iron, but I’m glad they are washed & most dry    I thank my Heavenly Father in Jesus Name for all our many blessings & for a roof over us & all our many, many , blessings,   it’s been & still is raining in heavy sheets & the hollow on John’s side of the road is full of water,    it’s thunders & lightens once in awhile also.    I feed the Hamond’s there supper & dinner today & they fled out to there bed.    Elbert went to Huron this A.M. & got a nice mess of fish    he cleaned them    I salted them & sent 1/2. doz. to Harry Miller & 8. to Mrs. Eppler & Rony.   I wanted to go to the prayer meeting they had to day “but” Elbert has had his way for some time,     now, I’m going to have mine for a while & I pray he gives in & meets the Lord face to face.    No mail today.    Well, I haven’t ans. the letters yet so, my fault, perhaps

Thurs. July 20. 1950./ 40 y.p.-2–H-eggs today/  Elbert went with the eggs & sold 19 doz & collected for 18. doz. 900 9.90 & paid 8.48 for mash & grain & 4.88 for food. & I had him cash my check & I gave him 5.00    he’s been paying for the food & I have been trying to save enough to pay the bills & now we have to pay the coal bill & I have to give him what he paid for chimney & steps & I’ll be free again.    been cloudy & very cool today  today with strong N.East wind that seemed to go to the marrow    Elbert cut the grass, Merlin left around the evergreens,  & makes the yard look so much better.    Mr. Hamond has got his job almost done but looks as if he won’t get finished this week.    Elbert hopes to go to Huron in the morning & get fish & I hope to set bread & wash out a few pieces    I wish I could get at the sewing a- gain.    & the paper job is such a pesky nusence.    I do thank God for all we have & I know what we have He gives to us.    I Praise Him for His greaat love to me & trust for the Holy Ghost, for He said if we ask He would give    I thank Him in Jesus Name & pray for His Holy Mountian for Jerelsem & her people, for all the slaves & captives for the missionarys ministers prists & preachers teachers scolars & all the Saints & all of God’s people Who ever & where ever they are & that my prayers will be one in faith with theres in Jesus Name Glory, Hallelujah.Amen. 

Fri. July. 21. 1950./ 41.y.p. -2-H-eggs today/ I sent a card to Nellie & Audrey yesterday & I re-ceived a card from Nellie saying the crowd were coming to eat a dinner out doors here on Sunday July 23.   the 24th. is Audrey’s birthday & Frank’s is the 27th.    I don’t like picnic lunches on Sunday, but Lord

Fri. July. 21. 1950./ page. 2630./ 41.y.p. 2-H-eggs this day./ God of Hosts What am I to do?    I pray Thou will be very near to each one present & teach each one a new lesson that will strike home with such force,    We will call in a loud voice to Thee    I thank Thee & praise Thee in Jesus  Name & give Thee all the Glory for ever & ever.    I gave Elbert 30.00 to pay on the coal bill & he paid the balance $4.00, so now I have that done & I gave him 3.30, on the chimney leaving _____ yet to pay & I have to pay for porch lumber,     I’ll have to look at the bills for I can’t remember.   I want to get it all paid, so. I can feel free again,     I had [meant hate] to owe any one;    Ethel Snyder came in today & gave the little boy “Vern” a wool bathing suit “dark red”    she thought they ought to be cut off at the top,     but, I don’t know,    Well, I’ll have to wash out my dress & iron it tomorrow for Sun. if I can,     I been sick today    a terrible pain in my stomach & chest & throat.     I baked 3 tins of biscuits & a little loaf of bread     haven’t been out side today.     Oh God, help me.    I got most the dinner    Elbert fried the meat,    I bake a rice custard also & night before last some cup cakes    & I am to tired & pray God will send some one to help me soon.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus Blessed Holy Pure true & Sacred. 

Sat. July. 22. 1950/ 37.y.p. 1.H-eggs today./  Well, I managed to cook & wash the dishes & wash out my dresses & rags & the little boys pants & then I ironed them.     I sewed a very little on my new dress & then tonight I sewed on the snaps & buttons & made the button wholes. I have to finish sleeves, neck & hem in the bottom & stitch the belt.    I will be glad when it’s done,    I hope to get off to church in the morning.    I thank God in Jesus Holy Name for my blessings & Praise His Name for answeriong pray,    I pray He will dsoon fill me will the Spirit that I may praise HIm with a new tongue & Give Him all the praise & Glory Amen

Sun, July, 23. 1950./ ___.y.p. -H-eggs today/ Well, we went to Sunday school & Church & came home & got dinner ready & then 3 cars came in with Bonney Bell & Joe & there 2. children  Martha, Merlin & Jim & Audrey & Johny, Marcie & there 2 children & Bonita & her 3 children & Nellie,   they took some of the old chimney blocks & made an out door stove & fried steaks & made Coffee & they had most anything from sweet corn

Sun. July. 23. 1950./ Page. 2631./ ___ y.p.  H-eggs this day./ on the ear fresh & cucumbers.    We had a wonderful dinner,    Martha fried the steaks & the young folks looked after serving the dinner & taking care the children    We had a nice visit also & they left at 4-p-m. or there about.    & although they were tired they seemed to have enjoyed them selves    Johny even brought camp chairs.    I took Vernie Hamond to Sunday school & Church last Sun & again this Sun. & back to church tonight,    moon is little better than half full & shining bright tonight    & it’s not quite so cold tonight    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all our many many blessing, Amen. 

Mon. July. 24. 1950./ 37.y.p.-1-H-eggs today./  Audrey’s birthday    she’s 58. yrs old.    Well, I washed,    but , we had showers all day & I didn’t get them all dry,     so, I’ll have to put them out again, in the morning.    & tonight the Shirff came & picked up the old man that wanted the bed after Hammond left; & another old guy that was with him,  who had broke the Lock on Bessie’s trailer & been sleeping there,    he wasn’t drunk, but Vern & the other one, was so he came here & checked on Vern as he had been over there & laying down drunk with the other man,    he checked on the other two & he’s going to take care of them, he wanted to take Vern, in to Sandusky, but at last I said he could let him stay tonight since John Snyder was going to pay him & then take Him & the bogy on, to, Toledo to Vern’s sister,    then he hopes to stop & see another sister in Waynn Indiana & from there back to his home,    I do hope his sister “Who he says ” is a widow 65 yrs. old,”will go home with him & see he keeps straight & takes care of Vernnie “Who will be 12 yrs. old Sept. 3. 1950,”     he’s a nice little little boy & needs some one dependable to take care of him.    Going back where his wife’s ashes lay & all the unhappy thoughts of the fire will be hard,    but, if he wasn’t to blame.    he ought to prove Him self, by keeping sober & looking after his son.    Well, I hope he will & pray God will take care of them.    It’s cool tonight & the N. west rain was cold today    sun came out hot between times,    well, I’ll read & go to bed for I’m so tired.    I thank God in Jesus Name     We got things fixed up through Him,    I know He takes 

Mon. July. 24. 1950/ page. 2632./ 37.y.p.-1-H- eggs this day./ care of me,    I’m so glad & praise Him with all my heart, mind soul & strength, that we have a never failing Divine Power to call up on & depend on .    Glory, Hallelujah I Praise Thee, Jesus, Blessed Jesus. 

Tue. July 25. 1950./ 37.y.p. 2H-eggs today./ Well, I didn’t do much today,    Vernie ate dinner with us, but Vern, had been sick    guess the drink didn’t agree with him,    he drank some hot coffee & gave me 5.00 to get the blankets washed again.    We threw the pillow on the rubbish pile & the mattress I think we’ll burn all so.    They left shortly after noon with John Snyder    I hope John gives him all his money, they were going to his “Vern’s” sister’s place in Toledo,    they seemed happy to be on there way & it’s quite a rest to us,    I went to prayer meeting tonight,    there were only Mr. Whitman, Mertle & I there & 5 children.    but we had a good meeting,    I thank & praise Jesus for His Great love and care & give Him all the praise & Glory for all things great or small    I Praise Thee & Love Thee, Amen. 

Wed. July 26. 1950./ 37.y.p. 1-H eggs today./ This morning Elbert went to Lorain,    he went and told Bessie Smith about the fellow breakiing open her trailer & sleeping in it & so she came back home with him & they went over to the trailer    she came back & I made her a cup of tea,    she had longed so much to be able to come there & live during the summer     but, never has, so she walked around & lived over the past & cried awhile & then came over here & had tea & visited,     she went in my room & cleaned up  changed her dress & combed her hair,    she’s had a rather hard life & now she’s begun to believe she must live close to the Lord,    I tried to help her about some things,    but, she’s been so upset,    she’s alot like Nellie in her thinking about some things,    but I’ll pray God will help her in all the ways & she forgot a pini she had on the front of her dress,    she gave me a linen handkercheif & a pretty hand bag leather    I didn’t want her to but she insisted so I thanked her & took them.   but I’ll try to make it up to her sometime & pray for her often, & Mrs. Eppler didn’t tell me she would come for me so I wasn’t looking for her when she came in    We visited a little & she went,    the paper boy about 2 minutes & in drove Ineze & Henry Hunt & they were here untill 5-30 or 6-p-m & we had more tea & they left for home    then Elbert fed hens & we ate supper & now he’s in bed

Wed July. 26. 1950/ page. 2632 [should be 2633]. / 37. y.p. -1.H. eggs this day./ for he hopes to go sell eggs in the morning,    so, I will be here by my self untill noon to- morrow.   but I’m never lonesome for as I work & pray the time flys & sometimes & rest untill 9-30 before get up. the swelling was mostly gone from my ankles this a- m. when I got up but they are swollen tonight not as bad as sometimes though & I’m trusting in God to heal them,    He is wonderfully able.  & I believe He will in Jesus Holy Name.    I wanted so much to go to that prayer meeting today , but didn’t get a chance.    I’ll trust He will get me there next Wed, for sure.    It’s been a nice day   hot sun & cool breeze.   N. West  I thank & Praise God m y Heavenly Father in my Saviors Blessed Holy Name for his tender love & care, and for each & every thing He give me,    I know, He’s a Wonderful Jesus.  

Thurs. July. 27. 1950./ 34.y.p. 1. -H- eggs today/ Frank Bonney is 60. yrs. old today.    Audrey was 58. July. 24. & Nellie our baby sister is 53. yrs. old this last Feb. 6.th     old age is creeping up on us fast & so is the war & I pray God will help us & [?] be able to praise Him in Spirit  & in truth I’ll give Thee all the Praise & Glory for ever, Amen      I sent the tax blank back & said to get in touch with Mr. Platta at the Division of aid for the aged,     so I had Elbert mail a card right back to Mr. Platto, when he went with the papers    I hope he answers it as promptly, so I’ll know what to do    I do pray they will take care of it for we are having a tight rub,    but hope we will get through O.K.    I thought we’d go to Elyria in the morning,     but, Radio says it’s going to be hot tomorrow 90 degrees so I don’t think we’ll go untill Tue     perhaps it will be cooler again by that time so may be I’ll get up early & wash the blankets & if it’s so hot they ought to get real dry,    so I’m hoping to get it over, 5 big pieces & Elbert’s double cotton blanket & his sleepers.    I hate to think about it,    just have to get at it & get it over with,    it’s so hard on me.   Elbert ordered the gas so there goes $9.00    it’s terrible how we have to spend so much for such things.    I washed up the dirty dishes & got dinner & supper, & Elbert only had 12. doz. eggs to sell & he didn’t get back untill 11-30 about the same time as usual,    I don’t understand for he has been selling 29 & 34 doz. in the same length of time, & doing the shopping 12 doz. 55 cents per dox. $6.60 & he sold 3 doz. here at 1.50  total 8.10 for eggs

Thurs. July. 27. 1950./ page. 2634./ 34.y.p.-1-H-eggs this day./ Well, I was going to get up early & start the washing, but I didn’t,    I got up at 10 fast time   that’s really 8-a-m. & we had some lunch & hot drink,    I then washed out Elbert’s sleepers & pillow slip  some dish  hand towels & nose & wash rags & my change of clothes & then I washed the heavy cotton blanket & double “light” one from Elbert’s bed & put his pillow out & turned it often in the sun & hung my own night gown out & put my pillow out,    then we had another snack & rested a little then I washed one heavy cotton blanket, the old quilt, the light wool blanket we use in the car   & the gray heavy wool blanket we use on the bed,     I didn’t get the wool army blanket done, 5 pieces are what Vern & his son used,    now, I’m sure glad they’re all done but one & I do hope to get that also tomorrow     the 4. didn’t get dry so I’ll have to hang them out in the morning then wash the other one & get it up to dry.    Elbert’s dog tired    he’s work hard early picking up & cleaning up the rubbish Vern had out around the cottage,  papers, cans, boxes & the fire pot & a barrel, then he cultivaated the garden, corn & potatoes & then he helped me suds & rince & wring blankets.    then he went with papers,  & came back & took care of hens & then we ate & listened to the new     went out side a few minutes, looked at the road,     they tared it & put crushed fine stone on it & rolled it into the tar     some one must have complained about how rough it was,    so now it’s better but should have a cold pack then it would be good for a long time.  well. I have to get after the stove pipe job next & I hope I can get the sealing painted & wood work & then wash windows & put up clean curtions once more & then maybe I can have a little more time to sew & write cards & letters    It’s been hot to day but a little cool breeze most of the day.    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Blessed Holy Name forever, Amen.

Sat. July. 29. 1950./ page. 2635./ 38.-y.p.-1.-H-eggs today/ Well, we sure worked today    I got up early & cut my toe nails & then I dressed & washed & hung out the quilt & four blankets     then I opened up Elbert’s windows & shook up his bed, & put his pillow out to air then washed again & got a bite to eat & while we ate the water was heating & I washed out a few dirty pieces  then a wool & cotton blanket off my bed then the big chair back & seat cover, then we ate a lunch & then over hauled about 6 or 8 prs. work pants & found 2. prs. he might wear & we tore out what good patches there were & done away with the rest, saving the buttons     I washed care seat covers, he went with the papers & I ironed & he came back with a pr. of wege sole summer slippers $4.10    well, they fit, only the strap around the ankle is to long    man, said if it was to bring them back & he’d fix it.    I am glad to have them    my feet suffer so with the heat.    he got some pork shoulder for tomorrows dinner,    I got supper & he put the pants & patches in grainery untill Mon.   & fed hens & locked up the buildings & I shut the windows for a thunder storm was right onto us,     didn’t last loong, but was a got heavy rain & cooled. the air off    it’s been, 90 degrees today with a light cool breeze,    I washed supper dishes  patched the back of big chair back cover & did a little on the seat part, then made a glass “16. oz.” of current jam & put the goose berries through the sieve also & got 8 cups & have added 8 cups sugar & will have to cook it tomorrow if I can,    I had to mend my night gown to so now I’ll read & go to bed     hoping to go to Sunday school & church in the morning,  I received card from Miss Clark today.     I truly Praise God in Jesus Name for all the strength he has given me this day.     Oh how I love Jesus    Oh how I love Jesus because    He first loved me.    I Praise Thee Jesus & love Thee.

Sun. July. 30. 1950./ 35.y.p. 1.-H-eggs today./  We went to Sunday school & church this morning, but it was so terrible hot coming back home & Elbert’s head felt so bad    he didn’t want to go back tonight,     so, I could see he was- n’t feeling able to drive & the lights would have hurt his eyes & his head would have felt lots worse,     so, I pray God has taken care to send in a few more to take my place & that he will give each a bless & make it 4 fold for 

Sun. July. 30. 1950./ page. 2636./ 35.y.p. -1-H-eggs this day./  each one who remembers me in prayer    I pray God will bless them all & strengthen there faith & mine in Jesus Dear Presious Holy Name & help us to live His ways & do His way We Praise Thee & give Thee all, Glory for ever and ever.   I love Thee & wish I were as Holy as Thou art.    To be like Jesus, to be like Jesus, all I ask to be like Him All through lif’s journey  From earth to Glory All I ask to be like Him.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus, Pure & Holy. 

Mon. July. 31. 1950./ 37.yp.-2-H-eggs today/ It was terrible hot before noon,    Elbert cultaved the garden & cut some grass & after dinner we went to Huron & I bought me a piece of dress goods 47 cents per. yd 6. yds. and a pr. of stocking 1.35,    I owe for the dress goods & hope to get a few pieces put away for cotton is going up.    I need 2 table clothes & hope to get them    I hope I can get my corsets fixed up satisfactory, & I we hope to go after them in the early morning.    I washed up the dishes after supper,     we stopped & called on Mr. & Mrs. Duglas on the way home from Huron    He had a bad spell, she said & he looks as if he had had a partial stroke,    but he’s out mowing the lawn & does the odds & ends,    she said she didn’t know what she’d do if anything happened to Will.    she couldn’t take care of the furnace & do all the things that would need to be done.    Some of there relatives come & got them & took them home to Cleveland & them and several others went out to the outskirts of Cleveland, where one man has a summer home    & Douglas’s were gone for a week & had a good time & then they brought them home again,   that was nice,  she said she enjoyed it& had a fine time.    We came home & Elbert went with the papers,    we met the paper man as we were coming down the hill,    so Elbert wasn’t late & he had just got back when it began to rain    We only got a light shower & it’s much cooler.    Postman left card in box, stating there was a letter for us at the post office 3 cents due on it & it was from Bessie Seneff-    she gave Elbert a lock to put on but couldn’t find the keys then,    so sent keys in letter, so he got the letter & he opened it,    it was addressed to me, but he opened it& got mad & said send me over, if you want to,    he could have ask first,    but, I wonder, he wouldn’t want me to do so by him & I’d rather open my own mail also.    Well I must read & go to bed, get up  take a bath & dress to go in the morn    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for His love & His wonderful care & trust for the Promise before much longer.

Tue. Aug. 1. 1950./ page. 2637./ 34.y.p. -1.-H- eggs today./ We got up early washed & dressed    Elbert cut some flowers & I put a voilet plant in a carton & cramed news papers around it, to take to the Moore Sisters    they seemed to like the flowers & plant,    I told Elbert I was going to take them 2. doz. eggs & he did both me & them a raw deal, by putting in 6 half sized eggs,    he had sorted out as to small to sell to his customers & I charged them 55 cents per. doz.    I can’t understand why he does me such tricks,    I can’t help feeling hurt & he gets so angry when I ask him about it    I discovered the 6 eggs were gone off the table & ask what he did with them & he hesatated & then said he put them in Moore cartons    Oh God, help him to learn to Know Thee & do Thy will. in Jesus Holy Name I ask, Amen.    Why my own brothers, sisters, father, Nephews & neices want to do such dasterly tricks on me is more than I can explain,    but I know Thou art able to turn them about face & I’m trusting & believing  Thou Wilt.   I will give Thee all the Praise & Glory for ever & ever. Amen.    Been a hot day  cool breeze.    Bill & Georgie & Georgia Mae packed there suit cases & put them & there hangers for suits & dresses in the car & left just before noon yesterday    & a big covered truck was there after dark a few nights ago,    We are wondering, if they have sold the place or gone for a good time.     Georgia Mae finished High school this yr. & Elbert saw 1 white cow & 4 or 5 calves in Snyders barn yard this. a-m,     It’s a queer World & I thank God the Son & Holy Ghost there are & ever will be. 

Wed. Aug. 2. 1950./ 37.y.p.-1-H-eggs today./ Well, I haven’t done much today,    went out to the garden to see if I could find any plants from the seeds I put in     only found a very few.    I haven’t felt so good from stooping over out there    & I should have done out the washing today    I couldn’t see well enough to try to sew & I’m badly in need of a couple more dresses & a dress for good,    I’ll have to buy one if I don’t get one made before much longer,    if only I had some one to help me just a little.    No mail today & it’s been a nice day   cooler breeze & partly cloudy,    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Blessed Holy Name for all His tender mercies & pray I may be of more service to Him,    I wish I knew just what I ought to be doing.   about His work.   I Praise Jesus.

Thurs. Aug. 3. 1950./ page. 2638./ 30.y.p.-1-H-eggs today./ WE had lunch with Nellie & the children Mon.    I got one corset & left the others to be fixed a little so I’ll have to go back again.    We call at Ineze home but she wasn’t home.    Today I did the washing,   Elbert went & sold eggs & his Knee is terribly swollen & pains him bad.      It’s been a partly cloudy day hot sun very cool breeze.    We got a shower of little hail stones the other day size of the end of my big finger only over the house for a second & was gone & melted just about as fast as it hit.   & the Radio going down to 50 degree tonight.   De Haan’s book came today, (called) God’s Miracle Book Our Bible.  

Fri. Aug. 4. 1950./ 37-y.p. 2-H-eggs today./ Well I haven’t felt able to work to- day so only did what I had to do.    Elbert’s Knee is swollen bad    so it’s hard for him to get around on it & I’m not able to wait on him    so life is really miserable.    I managed to get a couple of meals today & hope tomorrow will find us both better.    Some one’s stealing my rags & has been for a long time now    I pray God will punish them, it’s so hard for me to wash & bleach the grain bags, but the skunk that takes them don’t care.   Lord help me before it’s to late   And teach Laura Ann to live close to Thee in Jesus Name I ask, Amen.   Received letter from Ethel today. on a sheet of note paper with two red roses with green leaves & a red double [?].   It’s been a nice day, like early Sept. hot sun, partly cloudy & so cool at night.    I received a letter from Ethel telling me about Loura Ann    she been in the Hospital for 2 week with appendicitis,    she never said a word about her mother,    she said Walter took to Elyria a good mess of fish,    when they were down here last & she cleaned them,    I’m wondering, if she really scaled & cleaned them or cleaned up on them after they were cooked,    she never use to like to do the cleaning.    We had fish dinner the day she was here & so she said to tell “Elbert” she enjoyed the fish.    I’m glad she enjoyed them.

Sat. Aug. 5. 1950./ page 2639 [should be 2640]./ 37.y.p.-1-H-eggs today./ We9ll, I didn’t do only what I had todo all day & Elbert took my shoes down to get soles & heels on them & I wrote a note in bold hand writing & said only sole & heels & so,    he ask Elbert if the other job wasn’t satisfactry & he said her feet are so bad,    I told Elbert twice, no wedges on my shoes so he brought them home with wedges on both shoes clear to the center & they hurt me so bad    I’ve said a plenty,    seems I can’t get a thing done right unless I’m there to see about it & he says he can’t help it if he can’t remember,    but he can remember,    he don’t like Tommy & so the spite comes out on me.    I pray God will in Jesus Name help me & that I can get the wedge taken out without to much trouble, & that it wont spoil my shoes.    We got a letter from Vern Hammond today,    he said his sister was in the Hospital 3 1/2 weeks & died after he got there & the funeral would be tomorrow, Aug. [looks like 2nd] it was the sister he had hoped to take back to his home    he said Vern. Jr. was O.K & that he would write again.    I do hope to be able to go to church tomorrow.    It’s been cool breeze partly cloudy & hot sun & it’s cool again tonight.    I thank and Praise God for all my blessings in Jesus Holy Name and wish I was more like Him that I might do more to help in His work and be stronger that I might endure all the hardships better than I do,    help me Jesus, I pray, Amen.    Frank Bonney was here and went wood chuck hunting & got one & gave it to Elbert,    he didn’t say whether he got any more,    he came in & talked a few minutes    He ask how I liked the onions & I said they were fine    but Elbert said they were so hot she can’t take more than two or 3 bite at a meal & Frank said that was the first time he’d had a complaint & he’d give away quite a few to several different people,    so, maybe I wont get any more,    I don’t know what’s wrong with Elbert of late,    he seems to make things as difficult as possible for me, and I’ve tried so hard to help him, but just one more lesson of gratitude, I suppose.   

Sun. Aug. 6. 1950./ 34.y.p. 2-H-eggs today/  Well Praise the Lord I got to Sunday school & church this morning & we got back to church tonight.    Mrs. Croll & her son & his wife & baby were there & her & her two daughters Marry Petters & the little girl, & Mr Whitman & 

Sun. Aug. 6. 1950./ page. 2640 [should be 2641]./ 34. y.p.-2–H-eggs this day./ Sister Mables birthday/ & Dorthy & Lindy & there two children Tom & Mertle & Rony & I.   She had a sermon on the same subject only in a different way so I got two lessons on the same subjects.    We took Thom & Mertle some Chicken balls & gravey & some wood- chuck & a piece or so of Chicken & a big bunch of fox. for the church.    Tom was expecting to go on his truck run yet tonight.    The highway was jamed with trucks cars & Busses, hard to get in line or get out.     Been a hot day with just a little N. east breeze.    No one at Snyders, only Bob,     he comes & going.    & the war is bad & Bob will probably be called to go fight before long.    These will be our last wars.    Oh, God, help me to be ready in Jesus Holy Name.    & there are so many others I love & would like to see them go home to peace & Glory With Thee,    I ask Thy Will be done.    I thank & Praise Thee for all things in Jesus Name, Amen.

Mon. Aug. 7. 1950./ 29y.p. 1 H-eggs today./ Well my feets been torturing me so bad all day.    Elbert got a few apples & I made an apple pie & a little thin one & a custard pie we ate for supper.    I washed up the roaster, fry pan & stew pan & baking dishes & my feet killing me by degrees    We ate what chicken balls were left & the custard & drank hot coffee,    I ought to have sewed all day, but just couldn’t put my mind to it.    Elbert seemed sullen & ugly when I got in the car after church last night, car smelt as if he’d been sleeping & it had been all shut up & no air & I ask if he’d been sleeping & he said, no, but he was tired waiting around all night,     I ought to get out as soon as I could & not stop to talk alnight,    I explained they were talking & asking me questions & I didn’t want to be im- plite,    I changed the subject as soon as I could,     he said we’d have half the night to get in line, there were so many cars so close together but soon a man honked for Elbert to go & he waited & kept every one behind him waiting,  untill we passed over & I told Elbert to honk back to thank him, so he did,     & I said, well, he was human any way & then, I said looks as if they are a mile long & he said guess lots of them been over to Ceder Point & just getting back,    our side didn’t have very many ahead of us all the way to end of our road     & we got onto our road just before another long string of cars got to us    I don’t get a chance to go any where & it seems a pity I have to be jared at every time I go     it don’t matter where.    I sure wish I had my own car.    But I do as much for him as he does for me, so I feel I have a right to go & to have my freedom,    I pray I’ll be found

Mon. Aug. 7. 1950./ page 2641./ 29.y.p. 1-H-eggs this day./ worthy at the judgement day.    Tonight we were talking of things that had passed & he squinted his eyes to narrow slits as if he’d like to kill me.    You know when pa was here he kept & under ground war going on & now I have another & I’ll be glad when it’s all over.   God help me in Jesus Name to win, for I haven’t any use for Satan or anything that’s his.    I thank God He has loved me & pray I may be all His, in Jesus Name for ever & ever, Amen.     Elbert said he saw Mrs. Eppler in Vermilion, when he took the papers down today.    I had him get a money order for $9.25 for my taxes & I have it all fixed & ready to send Aug. 8.th (tomorrow)    I have several letters to ans. yet.    hope I can get up & sew tomorrow.    I have to fix my nightgown    it’s split oppen on the back.    cool again tonight,    Radio said it was dropping to 50 degrees or maybe a little lower tonight.    It’s been a nice day, hot sun cool N.E. breeze.    I thank Thee Jesus for Thy care & I’m trusting & believing, Amen.

Tue. Aug. 8. 1950./ 38y.p.-1-H-eggs today./ Well, I did do a very little sewing to- day, put a patch on the back of my night gown yoke  made 2 handkercheifs & a pillow slip & sewed the sleeves into my house dress & got the binding around one arm hole  sewed the belt on to waist & the skirt on the belt,   got to put binding round another armhole & fix the neck & face bottoms of sleeves  turn hem in skirt make 3 buttonholes sew on 2 buttons & stitch the pocket.    I hope to buy another dress & hat & perhaps coat for church,    I don’t know if I’ll get to sew tomorrow for I have to wash the rags, so might as well do all if I can.    Mrs. Eppler came & want me to go with her & Mrs. Crole & her daughter Marry & the baby “the well fare works brought her” to Cleveland to a tent meeting, an Evangelest who has the gift of healing, is going to be there all this week,    I didn’t have much time to take a bath & dress & go back with her, but I guess if I had taken my bath & dressed as soon as she left I’d have had time to get to Vermilion be- fore they left, for West’s hadn’t left when Elbert got down there & they & Mr. Whitman, Mrs. Sprunk Dorthy & Lindy were all going in two or 3 cars.    I hope to go Wed. to Vermilion to our women’s prayer meeting and then find out about going Thurs. to tent meeting.    I pray God will send the Power tonight & that it will be a wonderfull meeting & many will be blessed

Tue. Aug. 8. 1950./ page. 2642./ 38.y.p. 1-H eggs this day./ I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for all His love & His tender mercys & am Trusting & believing for my healing to be made complete,    I believe it will be,    I love Thee Jesus & pray I didn’t sin by not goiing tonight, Amen.    Very light cool breeze, part time wasn’t any. N. E.    What there was, hot sun.    I just got the nose bleed    had it sunday morning in church,    Mrs Crole prayed for me & it didn’t last long & I know Jesus sees hears & knows, I pray He will Help me now & I thank Him & am so glad He’s able.

Wed. Aug. 9. 1950./ 28.y.p.-1-H eggs today./ I washed over half the wash & then took a bath & went with Elbert to Vermilion with the papers & the paper man was extra late so I didn’t get in even on the tale end of the prayer meeting    they’d all gone when we got there,    sister Eppler brought the basin & cover ant [?] to the car, climbed in & we sat & visited for sometime about the healing meetings in Cleveland    I want to go & I have to find a way,  for Elbert don’t want to go & he wont put forth an effort unlest I do.   So I’ve got to find a way.    I received a note from Sister Hance,    she told me of the verious ones in Church who have received the Holy Ghost & 40 of the young folk that were in the summer camp meetings also received the Holy Ghost Praise the Lord   Praise God in the highest  Jesus Blessed Jesus I pray Thou wont pass me by, but forgive me & made me strong in Thee for- ever & ever & help me to do Thy Will in all things Amen    I love each one Lord & pray Thou will help me or some one of Thine to win them over to Thee,   help me Jesus.    It rained a light shower & was partly cloudy all day,    We went over to see Dorthy & Lindy & I gave Dorthy the bags I had promised her 6. of them    quite a few of the folks went over to Cleveland from Vermilion & 31.st. Church & 31.st St. are talking about the whole church going this Sun.    Oh, I pray God will take me & take care of me in Jesus Name   I’m willing to do what ever He wants me to do & give Him all the Glory for ever & ever. Amen.

Thurs. Aug. 10. 1950./ page. 2643./ 27.y.p.-2-H-eggs Today,/ Well it been a hard day in a lot of ways for me.    my bowels want to move, but wont & my feet have pained me bad all day    I got up at 9-30 & hung out the wet clothes I wash Wed. & the pillows to air,    then I got things ready for dinner,    then I put the remainder of the dirty clothes to soak & washed out a few     & Elbert came in after selling eggs this a m    he sold 16 1/2. doz. 60. per. doz. & bought the feed for hens, had to use 1.50 for car & he got a little piece of meat for dinner,    I put the potatoes, carrots & water on when I see him coming in,    I had just made my- self a cup of tea so gave him a cup    we ate & I finished the washing, all but my good dress & the one I had on & my skarf & so I got them on the line just as the paper man came & then I ironed my old patched one & put it on so iron was hot & I ironed my good dress & petticoat & scarf & two work shirts    then Elbert brought cream & we ate it & drank coffee & I feel stuff for my bowels don’t move.    been quite hot, S. breeze that’s gone N. East tonight.    Received my tax receipt today.    I Praise Thee Jesus & pray I get to those meetings Amen

Fri Aug. 11. 1950./ 34y.p. -0 H-eggs today./ Well, another off day, feet & legs swollen so bad couldn’t get my shoes on & they hurt so bad      I didn’t get up untill after 12 oclock,    we had a thunder & lighten storm last night & it soured the milk, potatoes I had boiled & carrots that were left over & because I felt so bad last night I forgot to get a milk bottle ready for morning,     Elbert didn’t go for the milk so, fast again,    seems as if I have to do that a terrible lot of late again,    he went & took a qt jar at one oclock or a little after & he got a small piece of pressed ham when he went to Vermilion with the papers,     he got a piece of boiling meat also. & some ice cream a pt. for both of us, 31 cents.now.    I swept both bedrooms & Kitchen & did I sweet just dripped off me.    I pray God will bless the meet- ings in Cleveland & for that matter, where ever God is, in all the meetings of His. Amen.    Cool today, N.East breeze hot sun.    Elberts other knee is hurting him.    & he feels real punk. & 2 bumble bees stung him while he was mowing this morning,    & he’s sore & lame from hoeing cultiviting & mowing,    I Praise God for all our many blessing & healing & revelations He gives to me. Amen. I can hear Bonney Bell ramihose[?]  maybe her boy has come.    I heard her Wed or Thurs night.

Sat. Aug. 12. 1950./ page. 2644./ 34 yp-1-H-eggs today./ I was sick all night    Elbert amptied the can twice & as soon as I got up a- gain.    I don’t know what’s wrong, but Elbert gets the same kind of spells yesterday    his bowels were running him & he just told me they hadn’t moved all day,    so I had him get up & take an olive tablet,     his stomach don’t digest very good, either, of late.    I helped get the meals & do the dishes.    Frank Bonney & Armond & Frankie Page “Franks grandson, our great nephew” came with them & ate supper with us,     he is a big boy 13. yrs. old.    he cut his foot with the shovel & Dr took several stitches in Frankie’s ankle.    he did it Aug. 4th.    Elbert killed & dressed & cut up a hen & I put it on to cook,    we saved the breast & thight to grind for meat balls.    I got everything ready to so I can go to church in the morning.    Received one card from Miss. Clark & No one has seems to know where she is,    Well, I sure hope to get back to 31.st. St. church where I can feel the Power of God, Glory, Hallelujah    Power goes through me just talking about it.    Praise the Lord in Jesus Blessed Holy Name, for ever, Amen.     My Check came today & a card saying the family reunion would be at Lake View Park Aug. 20. so we wont be there,    they could have had it on Labour Day,    but, if they did what would they do Sun.    I don’t believe in having picnics on Sun,    that’s God’s Day & He said to keep it Holy.    Frankie said “Ruby & Frank” his grandmother & father have a nice television set & a nice big new deep freeze & everything that goes with it,    & has berries & things in it all ready,    he says they are going to pack in lots of meat & fruit.yet,    Well, I don’t care for the likes.    Frankie said Bonney Bell has her baby boy.    She told Joe, “when they were here” if it wasn’t a boy, he was out of luck, for they couldn’t take care of any more.    Well I finished reading Rev. DeHaans little book of sermons called “Gods Miracle Book, Our Bible”    He does explain the bible so very plain.    I thank & praise God in Jesus Dear Holy Name Amen. 

Sun. Aug. 13. 1950./ 28.y.p.-1.H eggs today./ We were home all day    felt to miserable to go out & Elbert’s head ached all day & he didn’t feel able to drive,    Snyders came home Fri. & there have been a lot of cars coming & going all day over there,    It’s been a fine Sept. day    very cool & it was extra cool last night with a heavy due as if it had rained    I pray we will be able to go to Cleveland to Church & that I do get filled & healed in Jesus Name. Glory to God in Jesus Blessed Name. 

Mon. Aug. 14. 1950./ Page. 2645./ 33 y.p. 1.-H-eggs today./ Well, I sure felt bum today,    But Praise the Lord in Jesus Holy Name the swelling was most gone in my ankles & legs this morning,    I thank Thee Jesus & am trusting & believing for the healing of the bones in the balls of my feet, they pain me so bad they make me sick to my stomach,    they smart & burn as if they were scraped raw,    it’s all most unbearable,    but I am still trusting God will in Jesus Name, fill & heal me, & teach me how to stay whole in Jesus    I’ll give Thee all the Praise & Glory for ever & ever, Amen:    I did the washing today & I washed & scoured all the pots & pans & did up all the dishes.    My rectum has been paining me for several days & my bowels haven’t been working very good,    but they got at it today 3 times.    been cool   breeze & hot sun,   been to cool nights for garden.    flowers are just begining to bloom,    I wasn’t able to transplant any so they are to thick & wont do very well,    glads haven’t any blossoms yet,    & no corn yet  beans didn’t grow  only have a few cabbages & tomatoes    they ought to rippen soon,    but only 4 or 5 have so far.    I thank & praise Thee and Jesus for all we have & pray all things work kout for Thy good Glory.

Tue. Aug. 15. 1950./ 33.y.p. 1.-H-eggs today/ Well, I so tired tonight couldn’t see with the glasses on or with them off    eyes were so bad today,    but, I riped up the waist of the green bag dress & cut a wider piece & sewed on to the front & under the arm,    for it was to tight to be comfortable,    so, that mean I took out the lower half of each sleeve from the arm hole    took yoke off the front & took the belt off just passed under arm seam,    then I cut the neck V. shape & put the braid & facing back on & one button    & I got it all done, from five oclock untill 7.     all the stitching was done.    after supper I filed the belt down inside    now it’s ready to be washed.    Elbert got a nice piece of steak for supper, b ut it cost 1.25.    I want juicy steak so bad,    but, my gums are so sore     can’t chew it.    guess we’ll have to grind all our meat in the future.    Elbert went to see Mrs. Eppler    she wrote a note & sent Roney to give it to Elbert but Elbert went over to Martins & he saw her out on the walk    so went & talked to her,     she said she was going tonight to take some folks who were not save & for me to pray for them & that she would be going Thurs. & would take us, at about 11. or 12 oclock to Cleveland    I thank God & pray all will be well in Jesus Name, with both of us.    I Praise Thee Jesus. Amen.

Wed. Aug. 16. 1950./ page. 2646./ 36y.p. 1-H-eggs today–/ Well, I baked 2 tins of bread biscuits   swept & pressed Elbert’s pants,    he washed them before he took the papers & he washed 2 more prs. when he got back.    I haven’t felt able to be on my feet, but am trusting God will forgive me & fill & heal me in Jesus Blessed Holy Name.    It’s been a nice day    S. West breeze but no rain & we need the rain so bad,    I hope it wont do a lot of damage when it comes,    I received a card from Sister Hance,    she says the buss goes to Cleveland every day except Sat. & Sun. & they will be looking for me,    May God ever bless them & help me to get there & go with them.    Oh I Praise Thee Jesus & pray I’ll be so filled & heal,    I’ll dance for Joy in Jesus Name, Glory, Hallelujah.   & I pray no one will bother the house while we’re gone    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all things, Amen. 

Thurs. Aug. 17. 1950./ 33. y.p. 1-H-eggs today/ We got up early & washed & dressed & went to Vermilion & left the car at the Church & went in her car with her, Roney & Mrs. Sprunk to Cleveland to the tent meeting Where lots are being save & heal of bodily ills & of Satin being driven out    there were lots of folk on cots  in Wheele chairs & all sorts of plagues & ills, crippled & all in veraious ways, eyes were of cripples made strait & the lame to walk,    the power went through me again & again & went up & joined the line of those to be healed,    he, the man praying for the sick “said” I was healed in Jesus Name,    I thank & praised God in Jesus Name.   All the praise truly belongest to Him.    We stayed for the evening service,    I hope to go again at least once next week with the folks at 31.st. St. church    they go in there buss    we got back at 12 & took our car from the church & Mrs Sprunk to her home    then we came home,    I took a sponge bath & went to bed, but Elbert went with out washing

Fri. Aug. 18. 1950    & his pillow case is terrible    he isn’t feeling very good & told me today, I exaggerate things so bad,    well thats news to me & when I ask what I had exaggerated on he couldn’t remember one thing & got angry & said we wouldn’t talk a- bout it any more,    I’m glad the Lord is for me & that He help me,    things are so wicked & cruel these days.    I do thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for my blessings. Amen.

Fri. Aug. 18. 1950./ 32y.p. -1-H-eggs today./  I forgot to put the date up where I started to write for Fri.    guess Im tired yet,    I did- n’t get up untill 2 p-m or there about.    Elbert went to Huron & didn’t get any fish & he went & got the milk & then slept in big chair had dinner at [?] p.m.

Sat. Aug. 19. 1950./ 31.y.p.-1-H- eggs today./ Well, I did the washing today    was so cloudy I thought maybe I was foolish but part of them dried & the rest got very nearly dry,    so they are clean for over Sun.    I thank Jesus for they had rain below us    Frank was here to hunt wood chucks & said it rained in Lorain & untill he got thru to [S?]irtyside    I hope we get some more,    it rained here yesterday about 5-p.m, slow, steady rain & it came in heavy shower after dark & untill most morning, so everything got a good washing & good drink.    Frank said some one took all the cucumbers that were ready to pick,    he didn’t like it,    well, other folks don’t like it either but he & some of the others thought it was funny a few yrs. ago.    I was in the bed room tonight about 5-30p.m. & some one opened the seller door    it jared things & I yelled to Elbert & ask what he was doing,    he didn’t ans. so I hurried out to see & there was no one in sight but the basement door was unhooked & not latched,    I had Elbert go down & see if all the windows were fastened shut, but I feel rather curioous & Elbert acts rather queer about such tings, & it don’t seem worry him, one bit;    Well I hope to take a bath & get off to Church in the morning,    so I’ll have to be getting to bed.    I picked a few flowers & put them in some water out side & got the mutton cooked for tomorrows dinner.    but, I didn’t get the dishes done or the table cleaned up.    I thank God with all my heart for fixing me up & my feet are better    Oh, Praise the Lord & I’m trusting for the Holy Ghost    I want to Praise the Lord in Spirit & know I have His seal of approval,    Glory to His Name, Praise Thee Jesus.

Sun. Aug. 20. 1950./ 32. y.p.-1-H-eggs today./ We got off to S.S. & church this morning & got back for church tonight    wasn’t many there.   Mr. Whitman Tom, Mertle & Roney a young couple that Sister Eppler & Tom have been trying to get in church for some time & she took them to Cleveland & they were converted both of them. & Mrs. Crole & her 2 girls & the little boy Marry & her man has adopted, he’s 3. yrs. old a welfare child, & myself.   Mr. & Mrs. Smith were to church this morning but not tonight.    Praise the Lord.   Oh God we are such worthless sort of things in such alot of ways    we pray for wisdom & Knowledge & guiding in Jesus Name.    I Praise Thee & trust in Thy promises, Amen. 

Mon. Aug. 21. 1950./ page. 2648./ 32.y.p. 1-H-eggs today,/ I did the washing   didn’t have so much since I washed most every thing Sat. but the blankets    & I didn’t do them, today,    I’d like to go to Lorain one day this week, God Willing,    I need to get a dress & look after a coat & hat for winter,     & I’d like to see about getting some paint & wire fencing.    & I want Elbert to look after getting some shoes and under wear & shirts    there are so many things we ought to have & so little to buy them with.    It’s been a fine day  hot sun cool  S.west breeze clothes dried good.    & I got done with less pain than usual    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Holy Name,    for all things & for the good lessons I am learning,    I ask Him to teach me,   & was prompted to buy a book that tells a lot of things I have often thought of & now I know,    When I’m filled with the Holy Ghost I’ll be free & can do more for the Lord, Glory to God, I thank Thee. 

Tue. Aug. 22. 1950./ 32.y.p. 1-H.-eggs today./  I wash 12 grain & mash bags & got the paint all out & 4 were quite white    the rest are pink,    but another wash or two & they will be white,    I have to make a night gown yoke & pillow slips & dish towels.    I’m so tired, for I also baked 2 tins white bread biscuits & one tin of rusk biscuits & it’s 10 to 1-a-m now,    it take the rusks so long to rise, but I felt I needed a little taste.    I have mended 4 of my shirts & now I’m going to bed.    It’s been a fine day  S. breeze.   it was real cold last night went to 40 degrees & we had to put on an extra blankets.    I thank & Praise God for all our many blessings.    Elbert’s Knee got a lot better & now it’s all swelled up again & it’s stiff & pains him bad,    God help us, Amen.    I want to go to prayer meeting, but, his Knee & the biscuits    His Knee hurt so bad, he didn’t feel able to go with the papers. 

Wed. Aug. 23. 1950./ 29.y.p.-1-H-eggs today/ Well I mended the shirt I had on yesterday so now they are all mended,    I felt to tired to do much else to day    washed up dishes    did a little cooking & sweeping    Elberts knee is bad again    he went with the 

Wed. Aug. 23. 1950/page 2649/29y.p.-1.H-egg this day/ papers    said it hurt to use his leg & knee to drive,    he went over to Sister Epplers & took 2 cucumbers fresh from the garden & she was glad he came,     She said we were to come in time to go with her at 9-a-m in the morning for Cleveland     so I persuaded Elbert to go & I pray he will be converted & healed,    I thank God in Jesus Holy Name for answering prayer & for all our blessings.     Now I have packed our lunch & God Willing  I’ll take my bath & be ready to go early in the morning    I thank God for another chance & trust for my fill- ing & healing & for his.    Oh God, help us.

Thurs. Aug 24 1950/ 30.y.p.-1.-H-eggs today./ Well we went to Cleveland with Mrs. Eppler, Mrs. Crole & her daughter & baby, & Elbert & I & then Dorthy West & her two children Mrs. Sprunk & Eddy’s wife (Mrs. Dorthy West & Mrs. West Sr. went in the West car with us.    so we had a full day.    The sermons & healings were great    the deft & dumb & blind were healed & cripples could walk again.    Well. I got a great deal of good from the meetings & Praise the Lord the Minister said I was healed, in Jesus Name. Glory to God, I Praise Thee for ever & ever Amen.    I thank Thee for all things   all things, & for the card from Nellie.

Fri. Aug. 25. 1950./ 29.y.p.-1-H-eggs today/ Elbert went & sold 15. doz. eggs today & had to buy both mash & grain    he brought home 2.73 & got her at 12-30.    he took the bag of feed out the car & put them in the grainery & got feed ready for hens supper     then he came in & ate dinner,    I had it most done except frying the meat.    I did out all the washing & got it dry & washed dishes & did my daily round & I’m tired but Praise God in Jesus Holy Name for the strength He has given me, trust[?], & I hope to iron tomorrow & be ready for Church Sun.    Been hot today with S. breeze all morning, going N. east after dinner & wind dies all out before dark each evenings

Fri. Aug. 25. 1950./ page. 2650./ 30.y.p.-1-H-eggs this day./ I thank Thee Jesus for my healing & give Thee all the Praise & Glory for ever & ever Amen.    I’m so glad we can call on Thee & pray Thou will give Rev. Branham & his brother & workers renewed strength to carry on there work & I also thank Thee for answering prayer & sending him & his workers to us    We knee some one like him among us daily to help strengthen the weak in Thee.    Now I pray for more strength & faith that I may be of more help for Thee & help me to be among those of Thine more often send the visions & help me to do Thy Will.    I thank Thee Jesus, Blessed, Presious & Holy, Amen.

Sat. Aug. 26. 1950./ 31.y.p.-1-H-eggs today./ Well, it’s been a fine day     been hot but a nice S. breeze untill noon going N. east after dinner.     I swept & wiped up the floors & then ironed 6 kercheifs, 2. work shirts, a slip & petticoat & 2 house dresses & my scarf.    & darned a pr. of socks,    had to darn foot of one stocking of mine last night,     Elbert’s feeling better & he got supper tonight, for which, I was so thankful    & he got ice cream, after he delivered the papers & took 6 fish to Harry Miller.    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for all things Amen.

Sun. Aug. 27. 1950./ 29.y.p.-1-H-eggs today./ We got away to Sun school & church & I had Elbert pick some tomatoes, cucumbers corn & a cabbage & a nice bunch of glads & I picked a nice bunch of dahlias, Zinnias & a few small flowers & a few clusters of polly anthian roses.    &   Mrs. Sprunk at dinner with Tom & his wife & son so she got some of the corn & vegetables.    We went back to Church tonight & had such a good prayer service    I saw Rev. Branham with a golden light about Him & the Areina full of people & Rev. Branhams brother geting him to a chair, as he seemed about ready to pass out.    Marry’s little boy is getting real active & to talk more.    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for all our many blessing.    A man tried to turn his car around on the N.Y.Central Rail Road crossing today & slipped off on to the end of the ties & broke the gas tank & enjine pulled him back on the crossing & he flew up to the highway as fast as he could go, to get some place before all the gas was gone,    Elbert said, He didn’t think he had any.    We thank & Praise our Maker for taking & bringing us home safe.

Mon. Aug. 28. 1950./ 32.y.p.-1-H-eggs today./    Oh, I only fold the belt of my house dress down & I have to fix neck sleaves & the bottom hem.    I hope to get an other cut out before tonight.

Mon. Aug. 28. 1950./ page. 2651./ 32.y.p.-1-H-eggs this day/ Been partly cloudy all day & it thundered & lightened but no rain here,    it rained in Cleveland Lorain & Sandusky,    We had a good shower some time early this morning, so the dirt was quite wet, but sun was so hot today & the little old man with his suit case of notions came just a few minutes after Elbert left with the papers,    he said he slept in a box car at Sandusky last night,    he’s terrible thin,    I feel sorry for him, but don’t know what to do,   I could have let him stay in the shed but I don’t know him or what his idea is buying a suit case of notions & going clear back to Toledo to sell them.    I gave him 35 cents for a comb & I gave him a bread biscuit & a piece of saucage between 2 layers & one rusk biscuit    he says he has ulsers in his stomach & cant eat tomatoes & he hasn’t hardly any teeth,    he’s in his 60’ties & so thin.    it been to hot to work today,    & Elbert went to Lorain, said he got a little done on the car;   he done think the man got it fixed right yet.    He stopped & talked with Mrs. Cranage a few minutes & was gone all morning,   got back at 11-a-m.    he’s seemed to feel the heat bad today & my eyes have been rather bad, so I didn’t get much done    hope I can do more tomorrow.    I thank Thee Jesus for today blessing Amen

Tue. Aug. 29. 1950./ 32-y.p.-1.-H-eggs today./ I didn’t do much today, & it’s been partly cloudy & so hot.    We went to prayer meeting & took corn for Mrs. Sprunk, but she’s been sick all day    Mrs. Eppler went & prayed for her & her knees felt better    then she said this after noon, she felt she had a fever & believed she was going to have a cold,    so we prayed for her again tonight    & Whitman’s daughter Mrs. Mock had a heart attact,    she said it was her fault,    she’s been rejecting God & now she’s willing to turn to God if only He will make her well again,    she’s in the Hospital under an oxegen tent.    We pray for the sick all over the world, for soul & body.   For the Rulers of each country & Nation & for all who govern the people.    for the boys & men that are fighting.    & all the nurses & women.  & the little woman who has arthritis was with us tonight    there were only a few of us there, but Jesus was there with us    I thank Him & Praise His Holy Name & saving Grace & for the Power He has,   He is truly wonderful.    It’s a beautiful night, full moon.  N. east breeze & cool    We took corn & cucumbers to Mrs. Sprunk but she wasn’t there.    Maybe Mertle will take her part of it,    I hope.    I mailed a card to Caroline Mill’s for them to send a catalog to Nellie.    I Praise God for all things. 

Wed. Aug. 30. 1950./ Page. 2652./ 31y.p. 0-H-eggs today./    I thank Thee Dear Heavenly Father for this day & it’s many blessing in Jesus Holy Name.    I Pray the Honor and Glory. ge all Thine for ever & ever Amen.    I did the washing   couldn’t hang it out    the air was so damp    I didn’t have many pieces so hung them in the house     I have the rags to hang up yet,    perhaps I can hange them out in the morning.    Elbert hasn’t felt very good, but he mowed a lot of grass & weeds & he hopes to sell eggs tomorrow.    he can hardly get up or down he’s so sore & lame & he will be waling if he sells eggs tomorrow,    his knee isn’t as bad as it was, but bad enough.    We had a can of chicken soup for supper,    I added rice & noodles & a little onion.    It’s real cloudy, so is getting dark early.   Wish we could have fish to- morrow, but he wont get home in time.    no mail today.    I thank Thee Jesus, Blessed True & Holy for all things small or great.

Thurs. Aug. 31. 1950./ 31.y.p. 1.H-eggs today/ Well, I got up at 9-30 & started to straighten up & get things ready for dinner    Elbert went & sold 19 doz. of eggs & got back 12-30 & we ate dinner at 1-30-p-m.      then I had been to mail box & got a card from Audrey    she was worrying    siad it had been 3. weeks since she had heard from us,    I had sent her a card fore part of last week.    Well we decided to go to her tonight,    so I dressed & when Elbert went with the papers, I went with him & we went on to Lorain to Audrey’s & Gertie’s & had a dish of noodles with them & a piece of muskmellon & cup of tea.    I haven’t eat much today & he had brought peaches so I ate 3 & he ate three for dinner,    We had a heavy mist turning to a drizzly rain & kept at it untill we got back home,    we visited a while & Audrey came down stairs & & walked to the corner with me to show me a place where she buys dresses I knee need a couple real bad. for good dresses,    Elbert took the girls corn, tomatoes, cucumbers & cabbage & I bought a muskmellon a nice big one  35 cents & I took a big bunch of glads & other flowers,    they didn’t want all the glads, so I took a nice bunch to Mrs Cranage & we talked a little while & Elbert walked up to the Loop & out onto the bridge & looked around but didn’t see a sole    he knew so came back & talked a little & we came home as fast as he could it was bad driving, water flying in a mist & head lights, glaring but Praise God we made it & I thank him so much  I pray He will fill me & heal me & make me all His soon, I thank Thee & Praise Thee Jesus Blessed & Holy, Amen.

Fri. Sept. 1. 1950./ page. 2653./ 31y.p. 1-H-eggs today./ Well, Elbert went to the fish house & they gave him 1/2 bull heads, “all cleaned,”  they had cleaned them for a women who call & said she couldn’t come after them,    so, We went clear over to Martha’s & Nellie’s & gave the fish, to them.    We took them some cucumbers & I took Nellie 2 big bouquets, one of glads & one of Zanias, batchlor buttons & so forth      she gave me a sandwitch & cup of tea to each of us & then we visited a little,  We gave them some of the peaches we bought & some cucumbers & a big pan of fish & Joan ask us to come back for supper,  so we went,     Nellie wanted us to eat there,    but, we wanted to get home before dark,    so we went back to M’s. & Jim came out & said his mother wouldn’t be home untill late    I hadn’t eat enough to hardly keep me & was about all in     when I got there, I boiled potatoes & fried fish & we ate at 8-p-m.    It rained all night & toward morning,    I got up & shut the window,    rain was coming down so fast the eve trough was runing over,    then the wind blew & at day break it was over & I raised the window again,    everything got washed & a good drink   Praise the Lord God of Hosts,    We needed the rain bad & I thank Jesus & give Thee all the praise & Glory for all things forever & ever, Amen.    It’s been cooler today & partly cloudy, with a good fresh breeze, from North East.    I received a card this morning from Nellie,     Johny & Marcie have gone to Boston    they are fixing up a house there to live in & he has a job, now, preaching    & she had a letter from Ella Jane today.    The war is closing in on us & more men are being called.    Ella Jane expects her husband to have to go & they are calling the women that were in the last war & Dr & Dentis.    Russia tells her men they have to win this war, or be shot.

Sat. Sept. 2. 1950./30.y.p.-1-H-eggs today./ Been feeling rather bum all day get a bone out of place between my scoulders & it makes my arm ach clear into my fingers, I seem to get it when I ride in the car.    We got a catalog & book from DeHaan today & the little new paper they print at Berlin Hights 5. pages.   It’s been sort of chilly today in the house & we had a little fire to clear out the dampness.    I  hope to feel better tomorrow,    I’ve sure felt weak & miserable today.    Elbert went to Huron & got some boiling meat & put it on to cook & went out & let it boil all over the stove & floor.    I got up to see what Jackei was yelling about & then I see.     I do

Sat. Sept. 2. 1950./ page. 2654./ 30.y.p.-1-H-eggs this day/ thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for all the blessings He give to me.    I wish & pray & trust I’ll be sealed with His Promise & that I may do His will in all things Amen.

Sun. Sept. 3. 1950./ 28y.p.-1-H-eggs today/ It been a fine day    cool breeze hot sun    I didn’t go to Church all day (bowels loose) & Elbert don’t like to drive at night when traffic is heavy & to- morrow is Labor day & people going both ways     So we stayed home,    I’ve read the Word & prayed & trust I’ll be able to go Tue. to prayermeeting    I can’t stand the hardships as I once did    I don’t enjoy going even with Elbert,    he’s in such a hurry to get me home & I don’t have a chance to get what I want,    he gets what he wants,   Oh well, God Knows & I pray for his seal & trust it will be given to me soon that I may be ready    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus Blessed & Holy.

Mon. Sept.4. 1950./ 25. y.p.-1.-H-eggs today./ It’s been so cool    Elbert built a fire & kept it all day    N. east breeze & it’s freshened up tonight,    I didn’t do the washing today.    been feeling sort of bum,    really didn’t feel able to do anything today     but I cooked the dinner & did my daily round    beside I made a new yoke & sleeves for my night gown & the botton holes (3.) & sewed the bottons on so it’s ready for tonight,    I made one pillow slip & trimed the bottom of my new house dress & stitched the hem and still have the neck & one sleeve to stitch in & bottoms to face.    I thank Thee Dear Heavenly Father for helping me & all of my blessing in Jesus Blessed Holy Name,    I know they come only through Thee, fill me, & keep me I pray.

Tue. Sept. 5. 1950./ 26.y.p. -0-H-eggs today./ Elbert worked in his garden & cleaned the hen coop yesterday.    I got part the washing done    fell in to my chair    Praised the Lord & got up after I had a cup of tea.Elbert made for me.

Tue. Sept. 5. 1950./ page. 2655./ 26. y.p.-0-H eggs this day/ Well I got the washing all done ex- cept the blankets & my dress & Elbert had 2. shirts & 2 b.v.d’s & 2.prs. socks this time,     but, there was hot sun & strong N. East wind & they dried good.    Praise the Lord, He give me strength to get supper & go to prayer meeting tonight    We had such a good pray service,    Glory to God We Praise Thee in Jesus Holy Name.     The man that lived with the day family fell over dead & was buried I believe they said “yesterday.”    he wasn’t a christian & Mrs. Croles boy, “who is 15 yrs old” said, ma, that man will go to hell wont he?    I don’t want to go there, but the boys will laugh at me if I go to Church.    Well We have to take our stand & have courage enough to stand for Christ.    I thank Thee Jesus for answering prayer for & about Mrs. Crole’ & her family’s     I thank Thee Jesus for all things    I know Thou art able, Glory, to God in the Highest, Hallelujah, Glory, Glory, Glory. Amen.

Wed. Sept. 6. 1950./ 33.y.p. 1-H-eggs today./ We’ve had fire in heating stove 2 days & nights now.    Well I really got the stitching all done on my house dress, so now all there is to do, tie a few threads & cut out an- other & get it on the way.    We hope to go to Elyria Fri. morning.     I do hope we can.    We went to the Church meeting tonight     there were only a few there, but I know Jesus was there to    We felt his presence & I thank him for all our many blessing in Jesus Name.    Glory to God in the Highest,    I Praise Thee Jesus .    I received a note from Laura Ann.    She wrote a very breif note  she, said she’d like some perenel poppie seed & she might want the dress goods,    but, she’d like to know what color it was as she has 3 favorite colors,   very flipent,    if any one said they had a nice piece of rayon for me a dress, I’d thank them & not be so snippy about it.    I think I’ll try to send her $5.00 & let that do in place of the goods & from there on, I let not mention anything again.    or maybe I might send her a little piece of the good,     it cost 55 cents per. yd. the young folks are not very greatful today for things. Oh, God, Please teach them Thy ways before it’s to late. 

Thurs. Sept. 7. 1950./ 21.y.p.1-H-[she put a cross with 3 symbols in the squares] eggs todays./  Elbert went & sold 12. doz. eggs today & he collected 60 cents from last week 7.20    I gave him back 4.00, he had to get straw & gas for the car.    I got up this morning & washed out a change of clothes for my self & Elbert’s sleepers & his 2 blankets & a cotton & one wool blanket for my bed,    I washed the towelas & rags to & then I took a bath & dress for church & then got supper & after we ate I took care of the bird & we went to church,  Jesus sat beside me & I’ve been asking what’s wrong with me that I don’t receive the holy Ghost,    I thought I had done or said something I’d ought not, be He showed me a clean slate so I still don’t understand why,    I thank Him & Praise Him for all things.    Jesus Blessed Pure & Holy Amen

Fri. Sept. 8. 1950./ page. 2656./27 y.p. 1.H-eggs today./  There was a big ring around the sun & it & the Sun were as white as ice, that was yesterday afternoon & it stayed untill the sun went down,    it was partly cloudy hot sun & very cool N. east breeze, real fresh.    Benn cool today.    Elbert went to the fish house,     but, no fish . & there don’t seem to be many fish.    they don’t get more than 80 or 90 lbs. at one lift,  that’s terrible,    it been getting bad for a loong time,     & so is all else.as the radio tells us.    Well, I’ve felt all in, all day,    I got up at 9-30 & started getting things ready for dinner    Elbert came back & went to work in the garden.    We had dinner & I was just getting out to go out back & Elbert began talking about the worms in the walnut & I stopped to look & Miss. Clark came round the corner of the house    I excused me self & went on my way & did my earned & took the can into the house & went back & visited a while out side,    then we came in,    I made tea,    Elbert drank his & went with the papers,    I swept & cleaned up the table & got the soup ready for supper,     Elbert had brought in corn so I packed it ready to cook,    so it didn’t take so long to get supper cooked & on the table,    then I got dressed for Church,    Elbert picked corn, cucumbers & tomatoes & took to the car for Miss. Clark.       We left her at the place she lives,    she took the corn & things in & I’m sure she had her hand bag,     but she was all up set because Mrs. Fredrick, “the old woman she lives with” was gone & the house unlocked & the keys laying on the table,    she locked the house up  & came back to church.    Elbert drove up town after he let me out & he picked Mrs. Fredrick up & took her home about 20 minutes before church was out     & Miss Clark hurried out to the car to see if her purse was there    it wasn’t so she went on home;    Mrs. F. told Elbert she’d been to the drug store,    said she couldn’t sleep nights.    Oh, such a world.     I thank Thee Jesus Blessed & Holy for the service & lessons tonight & I give Thee all the Praise & glory forever & ever    We gave Mrs. Eppler corn      & Mrs. Sprunk’s been having a swollen knee same as Elbert & she looks & feels bad,     she 70.some yrs. old & liv es alone,    we took her home after church.    I pray God will heal her & help her in the ways she needs in Jesus Name, Amen

Sat. Sept. 9. 1950./ page. 2657./ 21.y.p. 1-H.eggs today./   Been partly cloudy, cool N. east wind or breeze.    I baked 2. tins bread biscuit .& a round loaf. & felt tired all day.    I’ve done my daily round.    Received note from Miss Moore to come in when I could & bring her 2. doz. eggs.    so we sent a card saying we would try to go Te. morning.    I hope we can    I want to get that job done.    I thank God in Jesus Name for all our many blessings & pray for the Holy Ghost.  

Sun. Sept. 10. 1950./ 24.y.p. 1. H. eggs today./  Felt to weak to go to S.S. & Churc h this am but tonight we went    I took Mrs. Sprunk some bread biscuits & chillisauce & Miss. Clark bread biscuits & a small can of chicken, rice & broth.    & Eppler a hen all cleaned & cut up ready to cook & Jesus came to me all dressed in White & He seemed to want me to un- derstand something, but I seem to be to thick headed of late to Know,    I pray he will reveal it to me.    Glory Hallelujah  I thank Thee & praise Thee for all things, Amen    I Praise the Lord for we need the rain to finish tomatoes, carrot & so forth.    It’s been a nice day, partly cloudy, nice Sept. weather. 

Mon. Sept. 11. 1950./ 27.y.p. 0. H. eggs today/    We went to Lorain    I thought I could never make it    Couldn’t sleep untill morning    showered hard in the night & some hail showers after we got home,    couldn’t find a dress or any goods in Lorain in several stores,    stoppe in Vermilion & got a few groceries    went on through to Huron & got a so called dress,    got to face the bottom,    can’t find a thing to face it with.    I bought two pieces of dress goods for house dresses & 2. table clothes 5.25, one hand towel & some wash rags at Penney’s    I bought 4 bowls in Lipps tea Store.    I’m so tired,    but, we hope to go to Elyria tomorrow    I wish I could find a nice dress ready made,    Well, I received a plastic table cloth from Ethel & 3 crochet books today.    Well, I’ll have to let her know I got them & I think I’ll just send 5.00 instead of the goods for a dress,    I still haven’t decided.    I thank & praise Thee Dear Heavenly Father in Jesus Holy Name for all our many blessing.    Glory Glory I love Thee & Praise Thee.

Tue. Sept. 12. 1950./ 26.y.p. 0.H. eggs today/  We went to Elyria & I got one of the corsets back & they put in shorter stay & under the arms & in the back & changed the garters & it was passed noon when we were done,    I gave them & the woman that runs the elevator & we gave them both cucumbers & Miss Moore bought 2. doz. eggs & paid 1.20 & then we took Mrs. Bracket a doz. eggs & head & cabbage & 3 cucum-

Tue. Sept. 12. 1950./ Page. 2658./ 26.y.p. 0.H. eggs today/ – bers & she said she had a few pears bartlets, she wanted us to have & when she brought them in an egg carton all tied up    & as we left, she siad she had put a little gift in for us & when we got home we found 2. 1. dollar bills.    Elbert parked 2 minutes over time & had to pay 1.00 at Police Station,    he had gone to toilet,    he’s so afraid he will spend a inickle, that he paid a 1.00    he spent 3.93 cents for food & I gave him 50 cents    & so, he had 3.70 cents he took iin with 50 cents & I gave him & so he was only out 23cents    well 1.00 was for gas, of what he spent,    he rested a few minutes    drank a cup of tea,  & went with the papers.    We bought a piece of shank meet & I boiled it & the knuckle & cooked rice & when he came back we ate a small musk- mellon & some ice cream & after a while we ate rice soup with onion in it.    It began to rain & it sure did a good job at it.    When we went this a- m. it wasn’t raining here, but looked as if Elyria would get it & when we got there, they had;    one place it was as if we were fording a river    there were lots of cars & truck ahead of us going through the water hub deep.    We went to Nellies & ate lunch    We took rolls & lunch meat & she made tea,    they all seemed glad to see us.    I gave each of the 3 children a shiny new penny.    We ate & visited some,    Nellie was teaching a little boy,    Bonita went to Boston with Johny & Marcie & the babys & will stay untill end of this week    it’s a 24 hour drive & they were going to stop over night with a friend of Johny’s & Marcie’s & rest a little,    Johny has a church where he will be preaching & they have a cottage to live in & they or Johny has to drive 45 miles to where they had been living & get there belongiings & I think Nellie said he would have to drive that 45 mi. to school every day & preach on Sunday’s .   90 miles a day.    We came back before the rain & I was glad for I’m so tired.    I unlocked the door & pushed it open & droped a can of honey on my big toe    I thought I’d broken it, but guess not,    it’s swollen & black & blue.    We were both to tired to go back to Vermilion to church    he had to take the papers & so didn’t feel like going back & so I 

Tue. Sept. 12. 1950./ page. 2659./ 26. today./ did go,     but I have been praying that the others would go & some new ones would go,    I pray they did & I thank God in Jesus Name for my & our many blessings,    I give Him all the Praise & Glory for all things.    We got a little ice in the rain yesterday & they got more hail & larger hail stones in Elyria this morning,    No mail    I fell in the back door with pail of water    banged my ankle. 

Wed. Sept.13. 1950./ 25.y.p. 1-H-eggs today/  I did half the washing & took a bath & went to church    Elbert warmed up the supper.    he hasn’t felt very good either but seemed to feel mor agreeable tonight after church.    Miss Clark stopped by the car & talked to him a little     she went or was going over to stay with the other old woman,    she thanked Elbert for the chicken & rice soup & both Mrs Eppler & the other preacher “a young Lady” thanked me for the hen we took “all ready to cook” to them    it was funny    Elbert cleaned 2 hens & some how put 3 thighs in there pan & they spoke of it tonight.    & all said it was good   Praise the Lord.    Mrs Horning her daughter & son & her mother in law, Mrs Crole & her 2 daughters & the little boy, Mr. Whitman  Mrs. Eppler & Roney the other minister & Mr & Mrs Wikel & I were all that turned out tonight.    We had a good instruction service on the bible a very thought message.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus Blessed Jesus.    I received my check today   this makes 4 checks I have had from the Goverment.    I think it’s 4.

Thurs. Sept. 14, 1950/ 25.y.p. -1-H-eggs today./  Elbert went & sold 16 1/2 doz. of eggs & brought back $9.90 & he has got to get feed    he got my check cashed & I’ve paid in my tenth to church but we need a few cloths yet.    & another rainy day.    Elbert cashed my check today.    I praise God in Jesus Name for the check.   I didn’t do much to day & I don’t believe I’ll do much tomorrow.    I swept & dusted all 3 rooms today & did my daily round    I finished drying clothes in house.    I went to church tonight,   had Elyria church folks over tonight

Thurs. Sept. 14. 1950./ page. 2660./ 25.y.p.-1-H-eggs today/  I do thank & praise the Lored for all my many blessings in Jesus Name.    Elbert took the papers.    he’s tried to spade a little, but his knee is bad & still pains him.    I’m tired & so weak tonight.    

Fri. Sept. 15. 1950./ 21.y.p.-1-H eggs today/  I sewed a little    had to do a little stitching on my dress & I cut a heavy part wool blanket in the center & sewed selvage edges together & hemed out side edges & darned one small hole & got 2 or 3 more to darn on the machine.    I started the supper & Elbert helped to finish while I put away the machine & things & we ate & I had to take a wash & change cloths for church & we went to church & got back at 10-20-p-m.    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Holy Name for His Presents & Power & all my many blesing,    I pray He will reveal more & more to me.

Sat. Sept 16. 1950./ 27.y.p. 0. H eggs today./  I did a big washing & got it most all dry   the hems & seam were quite damp so I ironed them dry after supper    Elbert helped with the supper    he brought steak & my was it good with hot potaatoes & carrots, baking powder biscuits & hot tea.    So as I did my daily round I’m to tired to write letters or cards to- night    I’m going to read my bible some & go to bed hoping to go to Church in the morning,     I don’t get much out of my lessons there,    but, I can’t go so far to the other one- very often.    I thank & praise God for our blessings & I hope to do His Will.    Partly cloudy today with a N. East breeze, not strong.    Elberts been spading up the garden & he’s so lame & sore,    but he’s done his round & delivered the papers   carried water & dressed a hen for tomorrow.

Sun. Sept.17. 1950./ 23.y.p-1-H-eggs today./   We went to Sunday School & Church & Church to- night,    been a cool N. east breeze & hot sun.    Elbert hasn’t felt very good all day   his knee & his back hurt so,    guess he has taken a little cold & then he spades to steady & to long.    We got home early & I’m tired all over,    so, I going to bed & hope to get some rest    I want to try to sew a little tomorrow after dinner.    I thank Jesus & Praise Him that He is & ever will be & all Praise and Glory should belong to Him for He is truly worthy Amen.    It’s cool enough tonight to have a little fire. & there’s a heavy dew.   

Mon. Sept. 18. 1950./ 22. hens eggs today./  we killed the last old hen & so now it will be hens from now on.   & the feed has taken such a jump looks as if we wont keep only a few from now on. 4.    for scratch grain & ____ for mash.    Well I cut two new waist patterns & hope to cut out a dress to- morrow    it takes me so long to get a dress made if I just had some day,  to cook & do the odds & ends,    but, maybe I’ll get it done.    I hope to make one for Sun wear also.    I thank God in Jesus Name.

Tue. Sept. 19. 1950./ page. 2661./ 23, Hens eggs today/  Brother Fred Bonney would be 65. yrs. old today. & his daughter will be 16 yrs. old Jan. 13th. 1951 [1885 written between lines]  Well, I haven’t done only my daily round,    It’s been a nice day partly cloudy N.East breeze.    Elbert went to Lorain & came back in the another car,    he dug some of my red potaotes & they are sure nice, brittle & cook out so white & light,    I cooked a few, for dinner & supper,    we had liver for dinner & it was sure tuff     We had steak for supper & it was good, the price is terrible,    I’ve been just so tired out to-day I couldn’t work    hope I feel better tomorrow,    I haven’t done the washing yet this week,    I wish I knew what it is     I neet to pep me up & give me more strength.    I need something & need it bad,    my nerves are so bad,    I pray God Will in Jesus Name supply my need & give each one that prays for me 4 fold what they ask for me.    I know they will pray for me, for they always tell me. & sometimes I feel the power of God going through me & I thank Him & I thank Him for those who prayed for me & pray His Blessing upon them also.    It’s good when we are all of one accord.    I wish it was always that way.    & Now I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all our many blessings & pray, Oh God, Thou will in Jesus Holy Name help me to Praise Thee in Spirit and in Truth,  Jesus Blessed Holy & Divine.    

Thurs. Sept. 21. 1950./ 23. eggs to day./  Elbert sold 14. doz egg for 65 cents, 9.10 in all   then he went toward Lorain, he had

Thurs. Sept. 21. 1950./ page. 2662./ 23. hens eggs today./  a car from the garage while they fixed his car,    so on the way the brakes give out & he had to leave it at an oil station,    he got a ride from there into Lorain with a man & took the bus to garage & got his car & they sent a man out with him to get the other car,    he poured brake fluid in & it was O.K. but Elbert’s car is still on the bum & they soaked him $69.00 for what they didn’t do,    or it seems that way    he got it home, on the drive    & there it set    he managed to get it started when the papers came & only got to Ruggles & it stopped    he call Baker’s garage in Vermilion,    they had a man going to Huron, so he stopped & helped him get under way again,    he got down near West’s on Maine St. Vermilion & the paper boy came on his bic. & took the papers to the stand & came back & got his & Mr, West helped Elbert get the car over by West’s & he locked it up & left it there & Mr. & Mrs. West brought him home,    I was praying he was O.K. & Mrs. West came in & said, we brought Bonney home,    I ask, is he O.K.?    she told me about his leaving the car & so they thought they’d like to come & bring him home,    he gave them some potatoes cucumbers cabbage & tomatoes & a few flowers & they went home    I had been cutting out my house dress & making soup for supper,    I carried a pail of water & got it safe & got my dress a cut except yoke & sleeves,   & pocket.    I put it away when they came in & [shot?] of the fire & went out to get them the flowers, then after they went I finished the soup & we ate it was 7-30-p-m.    Elbert read the paper & then counted the eggs & went to bed to tired to sleep, poor boy.    Now I’m going to my bed.    I washed this morning & then started on my dress,    I got things ready for dinner so it didn’t take long after he got here.    I pray they will get his care fixed right,before he brings it back tomorrow & I hope he pays up all the bill on it,     he wants to get some clothes & shoe, he’s badly in need of    I don’t know why he hasn’t done it, but he’s using it up on the car.    Well, I thank & praise God for all our many blessing in Jesus Name. 

Fri. Sept 22. 1950./ 29 hens egg goday./  Well, I sewed a very little today    hope I can do much better tomorrow.    It’s been a fine Fall day & I like & hear the blue

Fri. Sept. 22. 1950./ page. 2663./ 29. hen eggs this day./  Jays,     a bunch of them come in the after noon & yell & holler & they are so pretty & sort of saucy.    Elbert went to Lorain, got a ride soon after he hit the highway as far as Sunny Side    then another fellow picked him up & took him to the corner of 21st. & broadway & a machanic came back to Vermilion with him & cleaned the carberator & put in a sieve & then it run O.K.     & he came home at noon,    he’s so tired.    he’s been digging potatoes & picking up what he dug & putting them in boxes.    he get’s so tired he has to coax hisself to keep at what ever he’s trying to get done, & I’m the same way.    I do love & Praise God for all our many blessing & that He does take care of His own.    I don’t have the happy feeling in this church I use to have,    but pray God will help people to do His will & cleans me & fills me in Jesus Name,    Glory to God in the Highest    I Praise Father Son & Holy Ghost Amen.   I received a letter from Mrs. Goll & a tract Mrs. Small send her.    & I pray that those who owe her an apology, will find it in there hearts to do so.    May God help us to be of one accord & love each other.    

Sat. Sept. 23. 1950./ 21. hens eggs today./   Elbert went to Huron for fish,    they gave him 2 small catfish.    I rested awhile & then got up & did the sweeping & then got the dinner ready to put on to cook,     When he got here & he come before I was all done,    but, he had to clean the fish, so I had everything ready & partly cooked by the time he brought the fish in,    then I put them frying & we were soon eating,     he went out & dug potatoes the white ones & some red ones    While I darned some small holes under the arm of my good dress,    or the best one I have     & then I stitched up the skirt & sleeves of the house dress I cut out the other day.    I basted the waist together but haven”t cut it just right     so I’ll have to do some over,    but, if I keep at it maybe I’ll get it together after awhile.    Wind went N.E. from S.W. & been N.East today & quite cool,    we’ve had a little fire for several days.    & it feels good at night.    Elbert took the papers & they have changed the time back to standard, 1. hr. slower.    I like God’s time best of all,    Elbert set clock back tonight.   Wind’s blowing & will soon heap the hollow with leaves.     I tried to baste a little but had to give it up.    I’m not quite as tired as I was but, still feel altogether to heavy & so I’ll read & talk to Jesus & go to bed.   Giving Him the praise for all things Amen. 

Sun. Sept. 24. 1950./ page. 2664./ 28. hens eggs today./ We went to church this morning & again tonight & Elbert went in & listened to the sermon tonight.    Miss Renie has been here for 3 weeks    she’s a good preacher & younger,    she going home to Fostoria & wait for a call as she hasn’t any place as yet to preach steady.    Mrs Eppler teaches a good sermon.    There were quite a few out to service tonight.    I took three big bunches of flowers & after Church Mrs. Eppler divided them & gave each one a good bouquet even Mr. Whitman got a nice bunch,    & he was so pleased with them.    So if the Lord will hold off the frost for another week I’ll take some more for some who don’t have flowers.    I thank & Praise God for saving my soul & teaching me His Will & for the craving He give me for souls,    All the Glory, Honor & Power truly belongs to Him    He is more wonderful than I can ever tell in word.  Amen. 

Mon. Sept. 25. 1950/ 27. hens eggs today./  I put a facing on the bottom of the yellow dress I bought,    & then washed & pressed it & did my daily round fell into toilet but didn’t spill the can    haven’t felt so good for a few day    can’t drive myself,    don’t seem to have the strength    Elbert went to fish house in Huron    got 6 nice pike & 1. musskalunge we had later for dinner & pike for supper     he dug the balance of the potatoes & picked them up & took care of them & he’s to tired tonight     the papers came so late Knettle came see what was wrong & every one was up in arms about it,    the man don’t bring them anymore    the little woman “May” brought them 5-30-p-m & said they’d be late every night.    She wears a pr. of bright red pants.    Well I thank God in Jesus Holy Name for His guidance.    I received a card from Bonita today, shes been over cleaning house & helping Marcie get in order. 

tue. Sept. 26. 1950./ 16 Hens eggs today./  We went to Elyria,    I got my corsets & then we went to Nellies & gave her 1/2 bu. cucumbers & she insisted we have lunch with her so we each had a sanwitch & visited a while,    she was wiping up the floors,    said she was expecting Bonita & that she’d put up 50 qt’s of food since Bonita went but hadn’t done up the house work as B. did,    but she’s had B’s. 3 children to take care of & a little boy soon as B’s back home to take care of things.    Elbert called Inez Hunt & we went over there & had another sanwich cake & ice cream & tea & we went out & look at the flowers & yard & she gave me 1/2 bu. grapes & 6. Dutches pears, her mother came & brother Keneth & so we had quite a visit & then we started home    had to stop in Vermilion & get oil & water    Elbert don’t take very good care of his car,    he forgets it has to have water oil & sometimes gas,    the papers were here

Tue. Sept. 26. 1950./ page. 2665/     . hens eggs this day./ so he went right back to Vermilion with them & I had supper most ready when he got here,  ham & cabage, potatoes & onions & sweet corn.   it was getting late & he fed the hens & locked up & we listened to the news & then went back to Vermilion to Church,    only 3 of us turned out    Mrs. Fredrick Mr. Whitman & myself.    We had a good service & prayer meeting & got home at 10-p-m.    Praise the Lord God of Hosts, Hallelujah,    Glory to God, in Jesus Holy Name. 

Wed. Sept. 27. 1950./ 27. hens eggs today./ Well I got up 9-30-a-m & swept & mixed up bread,    I had 2 tins bread biscuits cooked dinner & supper & felt so tired    he’s been cutting brush out by the grapes, south west of the hen house.    he says there are a few grapes out there,     but if he gets the brush cut, maybe they wont stay.    & we have a stray cat.    Elbert had cramps on his ribs acrossed his back under his shoulder blades,    I rubed it with alcohol & winger green mixed.    I didn’t sew or wash today    been partly cloudy & it seems warmer tonight.    I thank my Father in Heaven for His tender mercies & love & pray for all the souls of his all over the world, Glory, I Praise Thee Jesus.

Thurs. Sept. 28. 1950./ 22. Hens eggs today:/   I did the washing & had a big wash.   got it most all dried out side,    it’s been a beautiful day hot sun & a breeze that seemed to come first from one direction & then another but tonight it was N. East,  wwhat little there was    The telephone boys have been snipping the branches out of the trees along the road & they took the tops out of the two pear trees across the road,    We were given permission to pick up pears off the ground & I have gathered many bu. from yr. to yr.    I pickled lots of them & caned lots for eating.    but since the fruit walks out of the basement I decided not to do much caning this yr.    Inez gave us a few grapes    I thought I’d mak it up in juice to drink    I had severel gal. in the basement but it walked off.   & all the apple sauce I caned last fall & took so much care to have it taste just right.   I still pray God will punish Who ever took it.    Nellie said she had lost half as much money as she got in her pension, for she had to let one boy she teaches, wait untill. B. gets back home   I suppose she wont forget to tell her again & again & the Poor Girl works everyday & was even working while she was gone helping Johny & Marcie,  if she only Knew the Lord

Fri. Sept. 29. 1950./ page. 2666./ 19. Hens eggs today/  Well, I went out & help a very very little & Elbert cut the flox & the weeds in the back yard my feet hurt so bad to get around on them & they were badly swollen after standing & washing yesterday    & I did the ironing today & took a bath while Elbert get supper    he just warmed up the left overs & fried the pork he got up to Huron this morning,    he didn’t get any fish.    I rested a while this morning.    I wrote a letter to Martha & he mailed it,    I pray she will take it in the right spirit.    I received a card from Audrey this morning.    & I surely must get to it & write letters & cards,    I owe every one a card or a letter & I haven’t been able to do anything all week to my dress    & I’ll need it bad before I get it done.    I dreamed Mrs. Sprunks son & daughter in law came home & tonight we were going to Amherst to Church,    thought we stop at the church & Mertle said, Oh no, not tonight    it’s young peoples night tonight.    Tue. night she said they weould be having the meeting every night but Sat night.  so we stopped & visited with Mr. & Mrs. West a while & she said her brother & his wife were here from California    Maybe that was why I dreamed they had come home.    I thank & Praise God for saving my soul & healing me    I Praise Him in Jesus Holy Name for all things great, or small.    Hope I can get the grapes into some cans tomorrow.   It’s been a beautiful day.

Sat. Sept. 30. 1950./ 23. Hens. eggs today./  Well I slept untill 9-a-m. then got up and started    did my morning chores & got things ready for dinner,    Elbert went to fish house & got a big mess of fish,    I spent a few to Epplers & Harry Miller & to Miss Clark,    she was at Millers so Elbert gave them to her there,    it was just as well.    I cook several for dinner & for supper & got enough for dinner tomorrow.    Elbert mailed a card to Bonita & one to Audrey.    & I had to rip my waist apart & do it over & I have it all basted once more, ready for the skirt,    now, perhaps if all goes well & God Willing, I can get at it Mon.    I hope I can.    Now I’m going to bed & try to get up for Church in the morning.    I wish so much I could go to 31st st Church for I feel more welcome there somehow,    done here they are nice sometimes & some times they scarcely Know you.     I don’t know what was wrong Fri. night, there seemed to be some 

Sat. Sept. 30. 1950./ page 2667./ 23 hens eggs this day./ wrong, for Miss Clark said she was over to Amherst & they had a wonderfull meeting & preaching for an hour.    And now I am wondering, if it was Elbert’s fault or if it was Mertle’s fault.    I know it will all come out in the wash, as they say.     I thank God for His Love & for His Grace    He’s a Wonderful & Merciful, Saviour and & all the Praise Honor & Glory belongest to Him Truly.    Elbert took the papers.    I gave him all but 2.00 of the egg money. 

Sun. Oct. 1. 1950./ 25. Hens eggs today./    Well my bowels started to run off to freely & I haven’t been a way from home to day, my legs & arms feel so tired.    I went out & cut a few flowers & gave to John & Ethel Snyder’s daughter    she said, her mother had been looking at them & had even wished she could take a bouquet home to Toledo  with her & she was all excited because, she was going to take them to her mother    they were across the road to Jhons tool shed,    John was doing something over there today.   Elbert’s tired, lame & sore from mowing.    It’s been a beautiful day.    I Praise God for His word & even though I’m terrible slow of heart, yet He reveals the meanings to me,    I’m still trusting to be filled and made whole in Jesus,    I thank & Praise Him for all things. 

Mon. Oct.2. 1950./ 18 Hens eggs today/  Well, I riped my waist under the arm & now I have it back together & ready to try on tomorrow    I hope Elbert took his car to the garage this am & come home home another & he’s going to take it back in the morning,  God Willing,  and I hope He will be.    I received one of DeHaan’s books today    they are such good books, they explain the bible so well even a child could understand it,    the last was called Sodom and Gomorrah & this one is Russia and the Final war.    I read it tonight aloud so Elbert could hear it to.    Georgia Snyder came in at noon to see if our Elictric was off & it was,    said she had her wash half done & she wanted to get if done,    she said Georgia May was going to College in Oberlin & she & Bob came home week ends & that Bill would be home tonight that she went to her son’s “Bill Jr.” home a lot,   he & his mother in law bought out Shoops Grocery store & were doing quite well with it.    Bilkies wife Marne is Bonnie Jean

Mon. Oct.2. 1950./ page. 2678.[this would be 2668] / 18 Hens eggs this day./  she went home & the Electric had come on & she soon had the clothes on the line in the S West breeze, & sunshine,    it’s been a fine day.    The little old man was here & I gave him a hot dinner, potatoes cabbag & ham, bread & hot coffee & I gave him 4 sanwitches & a pt. of coffee with sugar & milk in it & his cover to the can was no good so I put a rubber & new can cover on it for him,    he sleeps out side & said his feet were so cold he could hardly walk this morning so he went into a factory & ask to get warm & they gave him coffee & bread & he got warm & then he walked the railroad track here (10 miles) & we had finished our dinner, but I warmed up that was left & he was happy, as he went on his way toward Cleveland, Where he stays untill Spring,    He says he has a shack with a cot in it for 4.00 per. week & no heat, & he’s al-ways glad when Spring comes,    only it don’t last long enough.    I gave him 1.00 for 2 Knife sharpeners    I don’t think they are worth it but it will help him alittle perhaps.    I thank God for his, Love & Grace & tender mercys for saving my soul & pray He will help me to help others to call on His Name & be saved    I thank & Praise Thee, in Jesus Blessed Holy Name forever & ever Amen.    Elbert took the papers & he cleaned the stew pan for me, that we heat water in for our hot tea.

Tue. Oct. 3. 1950./ 22. Hens eggs today./  Elbert got up & left early for Lorain & he thought he’d be here by 11 or 12 oclock, but it was 5-15-p-m & the papers came at 5- 40-p-m.   Little woman said she’d call & have them send a man to take the papers, but Elbert went right back with them,    he’s to tired to sleep.    I got a pail of well water & one of coal, so he got the cystern water & took care of hens.    The car they let him take got all most there then refused to go    they sent a man & he pushed & it went 2 blocks.    & he put in some gas & choked her & got her to the junk lot    it took all day to get his car done & he came home in it tonight,   cost over 100 dollars so his 5 hundred is about spent    then he thinks he’ll get the old age pension & he hates to do that & I don’t blame him for that.    I’ll have to pay almost 9.00 for a tank of gas & that will sure spoil 

Tue. Oct. 3. 1950./ page 2669./ 22. hens eggs this day./ check & we are going to try to keep check on the bills this mo.  I think I sure pay my half,    but, we’ll see if I can gets him to keep the bill slips.   I have one for meat & butter tonight (2.36)    I hope I can keep account of every thing, he uses the car to earn his money,    so, I don’t feel I should pay for that.    only when I go in the car,    he gave me the egg money & I gave it all back but 2.00 & I usually give it most all back.    so I feel he gets his gas & oil money any way.    Well I just couldn’t get to work    I got up at 9-a-m- to,    it was trying to rain,    I built a little fire to take the chill out of the house & did my usual round & got dinner started & Elbert didn’t come so I ate a bit & crocheted part of an edge on a handkercheif & could hardly keep myself at it    I wanted to go to Church but haven’t got there yet,    I am still trusting I will.    I thank my Father in Heaven for His wonderous love & care & pray I may be all His before he comes & I pray the same for many more,  in Jesus Name, Amen.    S. west breeze this after noon N. this a-m. 

Wed. Oct. 4. 1950./ 21. Hens eggs today/  I did the washing,    Elbert hung it on the line & I got them most all dry ex- cept Elbert’s sleepers    the neck & bands & his work shirts I dried them in short order over the fire    then got supper   washed & dressed & went to Amherst to Church & was prayed for by the healing Minister    you can feel the power go all through you when & there a bout 3 1/2 dozen that have been healed    a little girl 7 or 8 yrs old with cancer on her chest was prayed for & when she got ready for bed she called her mother to show her the thing was gone & no sign left to tell where it had been    & a little boy received his eyesight in one eye & the other was strengthened,    he had put out one falling on some shears & some have been healed of one thing & some of another    it’s truly more wonderful than I can tell in words    I thank Him & praise him for my healing in Jesus Holy Name for His word & Grace & all the wonderful things

Wed. Oct. 4. 1950./ page 2670./ 21 eggs this day. /  He reveales unto me & for my salvation,    Oh Glory, I Praise Thee Jesus, Glory to God, in Jesus Blessed Holy Name, Amen.    I recieived a card from Ethel today, from N. Carlinia. 

Thurs. Oct. 5. 1950./ 22. Hens eggs today./ The swellin was most all gone this a-m. & I have felt better today    & I thank & Praise God for His Love for us when we are so unworthy in such a lot of ways,     I got up & did the odds & ends     & Elbert came at 10-15-a-m  & he looked after the hens & did a few things & then I started dinner & we at few minutes after 11-a-m    & I washed the dishes & set the bread & then I swept & pulled out the machine & stitched a little on my dress,    then Elbert got a snack    & I mixed bread into biscuits  3. tiins & one small loaf.   & I got them in the oven before supper & done before we finished supper.   Elbert sold 15 doz. eggs 65 cents per. doz. & not quite enough to pay for a bag of grain & one of mash.     & they didn’t have the grain & wont have it untill Mon.    He tired tonight & says he’s going to stop taking the papers    it just like taking them free,     car repares cost over 1. hundred dollars.    Well, I’m going to bed thank- ing and Praising God for His promises & His wonderful blessing    all the Glory truly belongest to Him.    Wind was N.W. & lots of it in the sky all blowed in feathery streaks     & tonight wind S. east. 

Fri. Oct.6. 1950./ 23. Hens eggs today./  Elbert went to fish house & got 8 pike    We had 4 for dinner.    I got up at 9 & did a few so far I haven’t got the sleeves in it yet.    I hope to cut out the good one soon so to have one to wear to Church    mine looks so bad    it’s been washed so many times.    It’s been a beautiful day & a little warmer again    Elbert’s back is paining him tonight.    I am thanking & praising God in Jesus Name for my healing & standing on His promises & believing,    my feet feel better & I know Jesus is able    Glory, Hallelujah,    I Praise Thee Jesus & love Thee more than anything else,    I love Thee & want to be all Thine, Amen.     I wrote a letter to Mrs. Gall & a card to Sister Hance, Lorain & card for gas.   I cut one of my petticoats & fixed it over today.

Sat. Oct. 7. 1950./ 18. Hens eggs today/  Elbert cleaned the grates & saucer tray on the cook stove yesterday,    now I have to dig out down in the bottom,    it’s. the worst it’s ever been.   Well, I fix- ed the tops of my underskirts today,    put new elastic across the the top in the back    did my usual round.   Now I must 

Sat. Oct.7. 1950./ page. 2671./ 18. Hens eggs this day./  things ready to bath & go to Sun. school & Church in the morning.     I hope we have a real service & that more people will come in, some strangers or that are not just the relatives of the Ministers    I’m truly glad they come, but wish so much it could be a real community Church and not just a family reunion.    They have got in quite a few children, but the grown ups done all come the same day.    We really need an expieranced couple that’s no relation to any one for miles around & who know the Lord & willing to work with a world of pat- ience & strength that can run things & direct things,    so everything will work together,    & I pray it will be so & that I can do my share for the good & Glory of the Lord Amen.    It’s been another beautiful day     Elbert went to Vermilion & got a new stove pipe & elbow for the stove & cleaned out inisde of stove & clean out down in basement & took a tin of bread biscuits to Epplers & part a tin to Harry Miller and he took the papers tonight, he’s tired.

Sun. Oct. 8. 1950./ 21. Hens eggs today./  We went to S. school & church this a.m. & I took two nice bouquets & Tom put them in the vases with out any water & let them set all day    so I guess they don’t care for them any more    We went to evening service & no water on the flowers tonight,    not many out to church   Mr. & Mrs. Weikle & little girl   Mrs Day & her 3. girls & Lindy, Dorthy & there 2 children & Mrs. Crole & her daughter & Rony, Tom, Mutte & I.  Mrs. Day ask me to come to a clothes demonstration at her home Sat evening,    but I dont believe I’ll go.    Elbert is feeling bad tonight    coming down with a cold I guess.    Well, I thank & praise God for all our blessing & I pray Tom & his family get over there colds & that more will come into Church.    It’s been a wonderful Fall day.   Praise Thee Jesus.

Mon. Oct. 9. 1950./ 20 Hens eggs today/  Well I haven’t done any work outside my usual round except cleaning out the top of the gas stove    Elbert boiled the soup over & such a mess    but I got it farly 

Mon. Oct.9. 1950./ page. 2672./ 20 eggs this day./   clean    it’s a miserable thing to clean & it takes all the strength I have    Elbert cleaned top saucer & grates Sat.   Rained most of the day or all morning & eased up after dinner    fog horn blew all Morning and part after noon    Elbert put potatoes in basment,    not very cold out side, but the flies are terrible    they form big patches on the screens toward evening.    We have Kept a little fire for several days    it went out & Elbert got the new pipe & put it on & we had fire Sat Night & every since, night are so cool    I had a cold Sun. night but Praise God in Jesus Name He took it all away & my feet are better & I’m trusting for the filling & healing & I know He’s able & I’m standing on His promises & Giving Him the Praise & Glory,   I do, for there is no One else like Him, Amen. 

Tue. Oct. 10. 1950./ 20. Hens eggs today./  Elbert went to Huron & got a big mess of fish & when he took the papers he took some to Miss Clark Mr Miller & Epplers. & picked Mrs. Sprunk up & took her home & no fish to give her, with him,    he could have taken her some, but he thought if her son was there, he didn’t want to go,    there, he’s rather queer at times.    Well, he had to tell her we had fish & he had taken the others some & she said she’d ought to have come over before this    she promises but don’t keep them very often,    she works a day or two a week & & she’s in her 70ties, to & so guess she don’t feel to strong.    Well I feel better in some ways & I’m still believing Jesus will fill me & heal me, Glory to God in the Highest,    I Praise Thee & love Thee & pray I may be strong in faith & health & give Thee the Praise for I know it is Thee Who does all things & I want to be all thine for ever & ever Amen, Glory, Hallelujah,     I did out half the washing & got part of it dry over the stove    sun shone early then clouded up & all most rained.    I received a card from Nellie,    she calls us dear Folks as if we were, outside the family,    she said she had heard from all tthe familie’s     they are all well & Laurabel Stoughton was over to see Ella Jane & was on her way Tue. “today” for Elyria, to help her father & mother pack to go back to California with her.    she didn’t say Ella Jane was coming home, but I wonder.    We hope to go to Lorain tomorrow.    I don’t feel like going either but it’s when the other fellow is ready & if my check comes.    The screw fell out one side my glasses, so that cost me 25 cents.    Elbert took them down yesterday & was lucky enough to get them before he came home.  

Wed. Oct. 11. 1950./ 20. Hens eggs today./    I haven’t done only what had to be done & I should have wiped up the floors but I didn’t    I hope to do it in the morning & Elbert has 12 doz eggs to sell if he can, in the morning    been partly cloudy & rained a little off & on     Elbert took the papers & I fried some fish & sent them to Mrs. Sprunk    she’s lonesome    her son & wife went back to California Oct. 9. she said.    I thank God for all our blessing in Jesus Name. 

Thurs. Oct. 12. 1950./ page. 2673./  22. Hens eggs today./ Well Elbert sold 12. doz. eggs 70 cents per. doz. & has to use it for there feed this time,    there were some who didn’t get there eggs this time & some who had quit are getting so many bad eggs at the store, they are sorry they stopped but the hens are molting & not so many eggs now,    We went to Vermilion after my check came today & spent 23.00 for caned foods & fresh.    & we don’t get as much as we use to.    I’d like a hat & coat but just can’t see how I’ll get them.   We were only here a few minutes when papers came & E had to go right back,    he wasn’t gone long    we had supper & I figured untill I was tired & then read & studyed the word of God for a while,    tonight was prayer meeting but Elbert was not only so tired but has a cold     his eyes all blood shot & he complained of aching,    I pray God will spare him from a cold & me also,    I long to go to prayer meeting,    but, it’s not like it use to be,    they still like to hurt others & Sun. I took to very nice bouquets, b ig ones to & Tom put them in the vases with out any water & let them stand there all day & they still were dry after, even service 9-30-p-m.    & some like to say hateful things & I pray God will convict them & help them to live His ways    I thank God in Jesus Dear Holy Name for all things & pray He will keep me humble & true in Jesus Name.    I love & Praise Thee Jesus.

Fri. Oct. 13. 1950./ 22 Hens eggs today./  Well it’s been a great day    Annabel  her husband & a lady friend of hers came to the door at 12 noon    they had eat there dinner in Huron & she thought she could remember right where I lived,    but she went passed our road yesterday to Willow creek beyond Huron a few miles and today they came back    went passed then came back & found the name of the road & the place.    We had a nice visit & they went back,     were going to Penn. & pick up a couple they had left there & going on home tomorrow,     she said if they left at 5-a-m they’d get home at 6-p-m.     Annabell says she’s 61 yrs. old.     They had been to Mich & several places North & back to Ackron & Cleveland Elyria- Lorain & several places,     she & Bob are talking of going to a Methodist home for the aged,    she has a friend in one of the homes & she thinks it’s wonderful.   Well, when Elbert took the papers tonight, I left the floor 3/4 scrubbed & got ready & picked two big bouquets

Fri. Oct. 13. 1950./ page. 2674./      Hens eggs this day/  I took one to Mrs. Cranage, she is 74 yrs. old tomorrow Oct.. 14.     she had washed her white hair & waved it & it Looked very nice,    she’s lost 4 1/2 lbs off her stomach & bowels & she’s only drank hot water for 3 months.    I had told her that a long time ago & now some man they knew had told them the same thing    & since he had weighed over 3 hundred lbs. & had got back to normal weight she thought she would try it, half a lemon twice a week in the 3 glasses of hot water “only as hot as you would drink coffee or tea” or a little lemon in the drinking water during the day,  or slice a lemon & put honey on it in the morning & eat half of it with your dinner & other half later in week with your dinner it will sure do the trick.    Well, she cried she was so happy to have the flowers,    she hasn’t been able to work in her garden this year,    so, not any flowers to speak of.    We went over to see Madaline (Hunter) Todd & Bill,    he’s been sick for such a long time with diabetes,    he’s lame & stiff & has taken some sort of dope for 20 yrs. now and it’s queer how they don’t believe in God & that God can heal us, but I know He can & I have told them & they seem to think I’m crazy.    Well I sure had a nice visit with Madaline    she told me a- bout each of her sisters & brothers,    she 56 I believe she said & her hairs so white & pretty,    May has 5 children.     2 are twins    Nellie has 2. children & she has 2 girls, one lives acrossed the street & has 2 little boys,    the other has 3 children and Aleck is still working on the Great Lakes on the freight boats,    David & Grace sold there home in New Orleans & went to Arizona & the Ship Yard called him back,    so they are living in Hotel rooms in New Orleans now    M. didn’t say where there daughter was.    She said Daisy (Mead) Jim Henry had left the Methodist Home,    she didn’t like it there, & is in Lorain some where,    I’d like to see her & maybe have her with me a little while.    I always liked her.     Well I gave M a big bunch of yellow dahlias,    they are just beautiful & she seemed to think so to & appeared to be very much pleased with them.    Bill went out to the car & sit in the car & talked to Elbert & they had quite a visit     Bill had been working in the Lorain Hardware Co’s store clerking & that he had been off a yr.    hadn’t been able to work & they called him today to come back if he felt able in the morning. 

Fri. 13. Oct. 1950./ page. 2675./ 22. H. eggs this day./ and try again.    he said he was going    he didn’t know if he’d be able to stick.    Well, we headed for home    decided to get some cream at the end of the road “on the highway” & go to Mrs. Sprunks & eat it & visit,     so,k we did & she had just got home from Lorain    she’d been with Mrs. West helping her to buy a dress or two.,    she’s going on a vacation with Mr. West next week & Mrs. S. had made up her mind to come & stay with me a few days.    so I’ll have to shake the timbers & clean up a little.   I don’t mind her coming, if only I could work & get cleaned up & I’ll have to do a lot of cleaning     that is the wood work & shelf & corners but I’ll try to get it done if I can & the Lord gives me strength & I hope we will have a good visit & prayer service all to ourselves Glory to God in Highest  I Praise Thee Jesus & thank Thee for all things in Thy Name. 

Sat. Oct. 14. 1950./ 21. Hens eggs to day./  I got up late & Elbert had been to Huron & got 18- pike, came back & dressed them & I got up & had everything ready to fry them    the potatoes were about done & was before the fish were,    I fried 6′ & we ate 3 & there’s 3. for big boy’s breakfast.    I then washed all the dirty clothes so I wont have so many Mon.     Elbert took the papers & took fish to Harry Miller & Mrs. Sprunk & he’s lame & sore yet from cold, I guess.    I thank Jesus that & My God for the life & breath He gives me & for even thinking & caring for so humble a person as I,    Oh, God of love & mercy teach me Thy ways & Keep me close to Thee & please have mercy on me a sinner in these last days,    help me to know what to do & how to do it Thy way I ask, in Jesus Name, Jesus, Blessed, Truth, Holy & Pure,    I wish I might be, as Thou art.    I Praise Thee & love Thee more than all else in this world. Amen.     We had N. East breeze today not cold just chilly and partly cloudy,     a fire feels good tonight. 

Sun. Oct. 15. 1950./ 17. hens eggs today./  We went to Sun. School & Church this morning & took broccoli to Them & Mertle & tonight I took some more “when we went to evening service” for Mrs. Crole & her daughter Mrs. Peters.    We had a good service but only a few there  Mr, & Mrs. Weikle “young folks” & Mrs. Day & Mrs. Peters & Mr. Whitman, Thom & Mertle & 6 children  Mrs. Day’s 3 girls  Mrs Peters sister a little girl they call Nancie & Rony.    It’s been a fine day  chilly breeze, white sun & partly cloudy today.    I do Praise God from the very dept of my soul for saving my soul, for healings which have been miracles & more won- derful than I can tell,    I have to walk with Jesus & talk With Him & I love it,    but, I do feel so all alone at times,    but the time is close at hand when Jesus will soon be coming    Praise His Holy Name. 

Mon. Oct. 16. 1950./ page. 2676./ 21. Hens eggs today./  Well, it was a beautiful day,  south breeze    warm sun but white.    I washed 4 blankets the big chair seat cover & all the general washing    I’m much to tired tonight    my arms & legs & feet are paining me so bad    seems as if I can’t endure it.    Elbert helped suds & wrinse the blankets & chair cover & he hung up most of the wash out side & he brought in half of it & I the rest     & it’s most dry except seams     I did his sleepers & my night gown so I had a big washing,    I usually do the sleepers one morning by themselves or maybe a few small pieces with them.    Elbert went to Lorain & left the car    He went to Lillie’s & left the flowers,    she was pleased with them he said.    I was going but he seemed anxious to go by himself    he got all ready to go, before he called me,    but I had been awake & listening & even to the joy in his voice,    he got home about 10 oclock & I got dinner & than did out all that washing    it’s now 5-45-p-m.    He says he’s going back in the morning to get his car & I can go along.    Well I don’t know if I can.    We have to get supper now,    he’s feeding hens now.    I had to set down    I ached so bad, even had cramps over my ribs trying to turn my mattress & make my bed.    Elbert took the papers & been feeding & doing, odds & ends     he dug the farther row of glads & has picked them up.    I know he’s as tired as I.    I Praise God in Jesus Name for my healings & blessings.

Tue. Oct. 17. 1950. [fancy scrolled T on Tue] 15 Henseggs today./  I haven’t earned my salt today,  it was quite hot yesterday & I did to much,    so, couldn’t work  just did what I had to & didn’t feel able to do that.    I went out & walked around in the park & I picked up the winter pears & there are a few left on the tree & north of the fence    I picked up 8 dutches pears, good ones,    there are a few on the tree west of the dutches tree,    radio said it was 83. degrees today,  they said there’s a hurricane, it hit a part of Cuba & now has turned & coming at Florida,    a wind 100 miles or more & hour.    It’s been to warm,    Elbert girdled some of the little elm trees in the hollow & I called him up,    it was to hot & he sure looked it.    he took the papers to Vermilion & came back & we had a vegetable supper,    it’s terrible warm.    I thank & praise God in Jesus Name for every thing I am & have,    Glory to God, I Praise Thee Jesus, My Jesus, Dear Presious, Holy Jesus, wonderful & Marvelous, I love only Thee.

Wed. Oct. 18. 1950./ 22. Hens eggs today./  We went to Huron & I got a few things I needed & for got the ticking for pillows.    I got 4. prs. stockings for my-self & a piece of hand toweling 5. yds. & a piece of dress goods for a good dress,    it’s house dress print but it a very nice looking & fine finish piece 1.59 cents per. yd. I got 6. yds.     Well, I got Elbert a pr. pants 8.95 & a shirt 2.95.    We then went toward Berlin Hights & turned on the Masson rd. & bought 1 bu apples one place & 1. bu. in another place.     So I’m broke    got only 2 cents left    apples were 3.00 first place & 2.50 second place    Elbert put in a dime.    I have to take pants back, to tight in seat    I don’t know about the shirt yet.    Been a wonderful day    Florida has suffered & 8 million dollors  tornado.    Well I have to go

Wed. Oct. 18. 1950./ page. 2677./ 22. eggs this day./  take pants back tomorrow after dinner & get the ticking, if I can & oil cloth.    I do thank God in Our Dear Jesus Holy Name for all our many blessings, for saving my soul & healing me so many times, I Praise Thee Jesus, all the Glory belongest to Thee Truly.

Thurs. Oct. 19. 1950./17. Hens eggs today./   Well Elbert went & sold 11. doz. eggs 70 cents per. doz. & colected on a doz. for last week.& had to spend it for feed, most of it & & light bill    I took the shirt & pants back this morning & got a pr. pants that just go good with Elberts coat,   rayon & wool  dark blue with pin stripe & I cut the bottoms of leg’s & turned the hen & sewed on buttons for suppenders,    they look good on him.    he thinks he’ll get another pr. if he can get the same size.    I got the pillow ticking, enough for 2. prs. & 2. yds. oil cloth to clean up the wash bench, 2. spools of thread & 1 1/2 doz. wash clothes & 8. turkish towels  medium size 29cents. each for foot bath.     Elbert bought alcohol 2 for prise of one & 1 cents & same for mouth wash & he bought shaving cream.    Well, I do hope he get another pr. pants. his shirts & socks & shoes & hat.    I still need coat hat & shoes.    Seems queer no prayer meeting tonight, I pray God Will, in Jesus Name bless all the folks in His meetings tonight.& I thank Him for His Grace & for salvation & all His tender mercies, Amen.

Fri. Oct. 20. 1950./     Hens eggs this day/  Ma’s & Pa’s weding anniversery. 71. yrs. ago today    they were married in Elyria Ohio by a Mr. Dolittle, & they went to Avon to Uncle Jack’s & Aunt Minna’s farm home,    they drove a dashing team, horses, a pr. chesnuts.    Pa was only 18. yrs. old so his parents went with them to Elyria & see them married     ma was 22. yrs. old, then,    but next Month Nov. 29th she was 23. yrs. old & pa was 19. the following Jan 28.th.     he took his team & went to Mich. right after they were married & went to work in a logging camp    He bought 1,80 acers of land from Uncle Porter “Ma’s eldest brother” & he cleared enough for a barn & house  a little log cabin, he bought a cow & some brown leghorn hens & a cock bird & they were begining to pro- sper.    I forgot to say he came back to Welington after 2. yrs. & took ma back with him & what belongings they had     Ma was 26 yrs old when Elbert was born in Cherry Grove Township & Wexford County State of Michigan,     I was born there 2 yrs. later & came to Brighton Ohio with Pa, Ma & Elbert when I was 1 1/2 yrs. old to live with grandpa & grandma    she was bed ridden & want pa to sell & came back home “there only son”     so, he did, but, after we got there ma had Fred, 20. mo. younger than I & 2. yrs. later she had Gertrude “we called her “Gertie”    Ma had to work to hard,    she had 4 children, the 2 grand parents & there adopted daughter & pa to take care of & 10 or more cows to milk & butter to make & all the odds [found what seems to be related to this entry sentence at the 2679 beginning of page for Fri. Oct. 20. 1950 she must have written the whole primary story and finished this sentence twice.] & ends 

Mon. Oct. 20. 1950./ page. 2678./     Hens eggs today./   to look after. [again, from above page] & grandma in bed.    Aunt Jennie & Lotti were the adopted daughters,    Aunt Jennie was learning the tailor traide in Wellington & wasn’t home much, but Lottie was just a young girl of 10 or 12 yrs. & didn’t like to even help with the work,     she had some very pretty dolls  big one’s & she played with them & the big shepherd dog,  they called Rover,     he brought the cows home when it was time, with out being told.    Well, ma come to Lorain Ohio to Visit Aunt Edith Ma’s eldest & only sister & she never went back,    Pa got a job doing carpenter work & Aunt had him take the new barn      her man had built & another small building & put them together & make a nice house out of them after a few yrs. gradpa died    he had gall stones & grand- ma and Lottie came to live with us     They lived on a part of Uncle Harve Bonney’s farm,    Uncle Harne was brother to grandpa Bonney & had one adopted son, Lenord     he broke his neck in an airplane, he & his friend built     that’s quite a story.    Aunt Jen. had her own tailor shop later on in life & Lottie went to live with her & Chan Jillet, Aunt’s husband.    & latter married Fred Bilky & had a daughter Easel & a son Persy.    Aunt Edith had 3. children, Wyn,  Aubrey & Georgie Breckenridge,    Uncle George died just a mo or two before Georgie was born    she’s 7. mos. to the day   younger than I.   her  birthday’s  Aug. 16.     I’ll be 66. Jan. 16. 1951.    Wynafred is 10 yrs. older than I, her birthday is Jan. 31.    Aubrey was 3. yrs. younger than Wyn.     Aubrey’s dead now. and his mother also.    When I was 3. yrs. old grandpa & grand -ma Wheeler “ma’s & Aunt Edith’s mother” came to live with Aunt Edith,     they had a small place in Michigan near to pa & ma & Uncle Will “ma’s youngest brother” came with them & live with them & he married Aunt Venie    She came from Virginia, near St. Petersberg, from a peanut & hopp plantation a fine estate “or it had been once”    she lived with her grandpa, she being & orphan & so went back just before he died, henc, ma’s parents came to Aunt Edith & Edith & us & stayed untill he gor a job at the shipyard & he got a house at the top of the hill & lived there untill our house burned up & pa & uncle bought lots on Georgia Ave.   & built & lived there untill they died.    Uncle Porter had 5. children Minnie, Lillie, Pearl, Fred & Earl Wheeler     & Uncle Will had 6 children,    they had a pair of twon boys & lost them    then they had Pearl, Lillie, Tessie, Francis “a boy” & Elsie & Edith Wheeler.    Now a lot of them are gone.    Ma’s been gone since 1915 & time is fast drawing to a close for the whole world.

Fri. Oct.20. 1950./ page. 2679./ 22. eggs this day./  Well, I went to Huron with Elbert & got him another pr. of pants 8.95 & a nice sweater coat 9.95 & a pr. of suppenders 1.59, then we came back  cooked the dinner  did the dishes & washed all my dirty clothes  the towels & wash rags,    then I talked for some time with one of the ministers of Jehova’s Wittness came to the door & talked so long I began to think I wouldn’t get the washing finished,    but, we sure covered a lot of scripture & he often seemed confused,    but at last he went U said as he left he’d try to come back again for I had talked to him of things he didn’t understand,    I hope he will put his mind on Jesus & pray untill he really feels the great change that comes at such a time.     Glory to God in the Highest Glory Glory, Hallelujah I Praise Thee & thank Thee for all things in Jesus Blessed & Holy Name.    Well, I got the clothes washed & dried    I finished them over the stove    my dress & Elbert’s work shirt isn’t quite dry but all those towels wash rags  nose rags, the hand & dish towels & my shirts & stocking are dried & I’ve put most of them away,    I Praise Thee Jesus .   It’s been a beautiful day with a cold North east breeze. & John Snyder cut his sowy beans across the road,    but, corn stands yet.  

Sat. Oct. 21. 1950. / 19. Hens eggs today./  Well, Elbert hopped out & went to Huron & got a nice mess of fresh pike while I lay & slept untill he came back 10-30-a-m    then I washed & dressed & thanked God for my rest & our many many blessings & then I got the potaotes on & fry pan & warmed the cabbage & while I waited I washed up what dirty dishes there was & put the pork hock on to cook,     then washed the wash bench & oil cloth around the bench & the door casing & door,    by that time Elbert was back with the fish dressed & cleaned & ready to fry so I salted floured & put them on to fry,      one fry pan full is enough for our dinner,    I salted the rest & later took, out 4 & done them up & he took them to Harry Miller,    he tried to get two stew pan for me at the Kroger store     & I can’t understand why he didn’t get the ones I ask for first    he brought me a 4. qt. & I measured the top of mine & told him it was 7 1/4 in. across the top & I felt sure it was a 2. qt. pan,    so he took the other one back & brought home 2. 1. qt. pans,    maybe he’s proving to them, I’m foolish,     but I thought I give one to Mrs sprunk & one to Miss. Clark.    She said last week she was coming over this week to spend 2. days & 1. night with us,    but she never showed up, or sent the card as she said she would,   that’s the way they are

Sat. Oct. 28. 1950./ page. 2680./ 19. eggs. this day./  I can’t forget, if I promise & don’t promise if I can’t do a thing & if for a very good reason I can’t keep a promise    I let it be known by card or note.    I bake two apple pies & will have to bake a tin of biscuits tomorrow,  if all goes well.    
Elbert’s complaining his head feels so bad for several days & his stomach is not taking care of his food, as it should.    Well, I pray my Heavenly Father in Jesus Name to fill us with the Holy Ghost & heal us & teach us to do His will & His Ways, Amen. 

Mon. Oct. 29. 1950./ 20. eggs today./   I slept late & Elbert got up as usual & looked after chickens & odds & ends & then he sat in the big chair & slept,    he’s sit around all day   took cold in his head & his stomach feels bad & he hasn’t felt much like eating today, or Sun,     but he looks better today,   I Praise God in Jesus Holy Blessed Name   He hears & cares for us   Glory to His Name I love Thee Jesus, help me to be a blessing in Thy work & I’ll give Thee all the Glory & Honor for ever & ever for it belongest to Thee    I Praise & Adore Thee Thou art Wonderful.    It’s been a nice Fall day    Cool breeze from N. east,    We had a frost but it didn’t kill the flowers yet.    I sewed up the slits & rips in my coat today.    it’s been dark, to cloudy, making it hard to sew    & I have been feeling so heavy on my feet. 

Sun. Oct. 27. 1950./ 18. eggs today/  I forgot to do my writing Sun. night, for it was late when we got home,    We had a song service & Praise Service & gave testomony’s & prayer & it was surely wonderful    Jesus came across the rostrmm & around in front the pullet & held up His hands,    He was dressed all in White;    Surly the time is growing short & as yet I can’t praise Him in Spirit.    I went to Church in the morning     Mrs Sprunk was there & said she’d been sick all week so hadn’t been able to come out here as she thought she would,    but I knew about it & that she wasn’t coming, for it was revealed to me on Mon. 

Tue. Oct. 24 1950. 19. eggs today./  Did do much today   so dark & cloudy & the wind shifted,     it was N. east & it went N. West, West & South west,    I don’t know if it backed up or went clear around     but, it backed up from the N. West to S. west, we Know & seemed to all most die out & just before dark seemed to be south,    We hadn’t had a Killing frost yet,    flowers still look beautiful.    I gave Ethel 4. Juniper’s evergreen trees  little one 2. ft. high    she said she had some (5.) to be exate) colias & she’d bring me some slips of them all different & she brought me 2. just alikes

Tue. Oct. 24. 1950./ page. 2681./ 19. eggs this day/  the trees are expensive,    she did offer to pay me    she ask if she couldn’t pay me something & since she was so tight with the slips I reckon it wouldn’t been much,    she’d offer for them,    Oh Well, she might open up sometime    one can never tell,    & if you don’t give them some one steals them any way,    seems one’s lucky to get away with what you can keep now adays,     We put a walnut on the S side & it was coming good    got to be 4. ft high & now it died rather suden,    the neighbors say they know the bible says love your neighbor, as your self but they don’t practice, it;    Been another dark day & neither of us have done much.    Elbert took the papers & got the milk.    It’s warmer tonight.    I Praise God in Jesus Name for all our blessing & Pray I may help to do more for His Good & Glory.  Amen. 

Wed. Oct. 25. 1950./ 13 eggs today./   I got up at 10-a-m  washed, combed, dressed & prepared dinner,    then did out the washing    Elbert went to Huron this morning    but, no fish.    his knees are paining him again    his cold & perhaps to much acid again,    he’s carried the water & hung out the clothes & brought in,    I thought when I got up, I’d never be able to do even a little washing, but now it’s done      & Elbert hasn’t gone with the paper yet    I got done at 3-30 & it 4-30 now.    We received a card from Nellie this a-m.    they’re all well, she said   & for us to come over when we can,    they still seem to think because Elbert has the car that we can just come & go as we choose,     & they think we should go into an old peoples home to live.     May God help us to be human & keep us humble & true in Jesus Name,    Oh God there are so many things Thou hast said for us to do,    I pray Thou wilt help help us to do them, help usto do them,    help us to love one another as Thou doeth love us,    I thank Thee & Praise Thee, truly Thou art Worthy.    Sun came out & it was a fine day,    Wind went back to N. West & it’s been much cooler    we had a white due but flowers are still looking good,     little colder tonight. 

Thurs. Oct. 26. 1950./ 15. Hens eggs today./   Elbert went & sold 10. doz. eggs 70 cents per. doz.    not quite enough to pay for there grain,    he got two bags & next week he’ll have to get mash,    so thaat will cost a little more than the grain    but week after next I hope he can get back what he has to spend out of his own money,    they are molting, but lay farely good.    When he got home, he went to fish house & got 1/2 buc & cleaned them all,    We had 4 for dinner & we gave a few to Mr. Miller, Mrs. Eppler, Mrs. Sprunk  Miss. Clark.  Mr. Carl Riber & Helen Sarr & we have plenty left for Fri. 

Thurs. Oct. 26. 1950./ page. 2682./ 15. eggs this day./   -tomorrow    I wished so much we could have taken some to Nellie, Martha & several of the others “but,” we don’t have enough money.     I spent a little for 2. stew pans,     I gave one to Mrs. Sprunk & one to Miss Clark,    Mrs. Sprunk thanked me & said she would enjoy it,    & Miss Clark went out of Church & took Mrs. Fredrick home & then went to Millers, where Elbert left her stewpan & fish, “for we had been to both places where she stay at times & couldn’t find her”     & when we got back to Church there she was & mrs. Fredricks,    she went out & got in the car & argued with Elbert about the pan,  that we shouldn’t have got it,    I wish she hadn’t     Elbert didn’t like it,    such is life.     but she looked pleased & I hope she will like it,     & Mrs. Sprunk also.    It’s been a beautiful day & the flowers are still blooming Yellow dahlias & asters Marigolds & Celendians & Zinias.    I picked some broccolie & we had some for dinner    & I took some to Mrs. Eppler.     Some one took the peppermint & wintergreen candy out of my pocket book    I dont know just when     since I wear false teeth    I’ll have to be careful or they may try to get away with them.     Well, we had a good meting tonigh   she don’t look very well & is so pale,    it’s a big job,    but if she keeps trying God will help her.    I thank My Father in Heaven in Jesus Holy Name    We can feel His Power & that He Kept us. Amen.     I did the ironing & got the dinner & then salted 4-5 -pike & rapped up 6. bundles & then went with Elbert & delivered them before prayer meeting & he’s so tired tonight,    he helped carry in fish at the fish house today for the 1/2 bu. & he took the papers & all in all he’s tired.    I pray God will help him to feel rested & able to do what every he’s going to do tomorrow,    he wanted to go to Lorain. 

Fri. Oct. 27. 1950./ 21. Hens eggs day. /  Well, it rained most of the morning,     I tried to rest, but got up, cooked dinner & caned 4. cans of pears, (3. lbs. Crisco cans),    I steamed pears for pickles & got them done,    did my daily dozen & my stomach has been hurting me for two days now,    there’s a conjestion & pains me so bad,    feel as if it would strangle me,     then I get the hick- cups,     I took a peppermint & it straightened up & I ate a little sup- per & drank hot coffee,    I’m slowing but surely getting thin & I’m wondering once again what’s wrong    it cleared up for a little & rained again to- night,     but, it’s been like a nice Fall day,     fly’s & bugs out side yet & not so cold tonight,    flowers still blooming & I know everything enjoyed the rain    it was getting dry although we had heavy dues every night.    Some one has been in my pocket book & took some handkercheifs & now a roll of mints & winter greens & I do wonder Who it can be,     it’s done here while I’m out side for a few minutes or at Church but still I seldom lay my perse down in Church,    so I just don’t know what to do about it.    I thank God He knows & unless they come & repent I pray God’s will be done

Sat. Oct. 29. 1950./ page. 2683./ 17. Hens eggs today./   Well, today I made a new skirt for my night gown.    I washed the waist & hung it out & made the skirt & then I ironed the waist & Elbert had got up & washed two pr’s. pants so I pressed his pant’s & I had fix one pr. of his new pants & I cut of the bottoms & turned the hem ont he other pair before I pressed the pants so I pressed the bottoms of the 2 new pr’s. then put everything away & sewed waist & skirt together then made beds,    Elbert’s been working up the dirt he had spaded     he took his papers & bought two ducks & some gizzards & I had him take one duck back,    he ought to have known 2 was two much,    but he thought they would be small one’s    they weighed 9. lbs    they put on the deep freeze for him & he can get it later on,    of course the breast is about all there is to them,    they were in good order, quite fat.    I started to cut it up to stew for he couldn’t get any bread for dressing & I haven’t made any for 2. weeks     he forgot the yeast so there we are having stewed duck instead of roasted,    I can make biscuits & it will be good any way & maybe roast the other one.   Now it’s 9-p-m.     Winds been south all day & has covered the moon with clouds now.    We have to tie up rose vines & do some triming this coming week if we can    it’s been so warm today, 70. degrees.    the last rain we had it thundered & lightened & I thought maybe it would turn colder,     but, flowers are still blooming & broccolie is still good.     I do thank God for all our many blessing & pray I will be worthy in Jesus Name      I pray many will come into Church & S. school in the morning, & help me to get there also. Amen. 

Sun. Oct. 29. 1950./ 14. Hens eggs tonight/   We went to Sun. school & church this morn- ing     there were ,38, young & old & Miss Clar was in the car talkiing to Elbert when I got out    I ask her to come home to dinner & she said, she was going to ask me if it would be all right for her to come    so we flew for home,    Elbert had pared the potatoes & put them in the water & a cover over them & I had fixed the broccolie in cold water with cover & I had the biscuits all ready to add water & mould out with my hands & put on tins     & so when I lite the oven when I came in, & put water on to heat & when the biscuits were in, I poured boiling water on broccolie & let it stand 5 or 10 minutes    I had put the salt on it     so I drained & put it on to cook & the potatoes & then I heat the duck & pour broth in stew pan & made the gravey & then I made the coffee & we put it on the table & all sat down & ate.    We talked awhile & then had hot tea & went back to church & it was getting

Sun. Oct.29. 1950./ page. 2683./ 14. eggs this day./   quite foggy     there were quite a few out to church  Lindy  Dorthy  there two children & they brought a young couple that has just been converted,  Mr. & Mrs. Smith & one daughter,   Mr. Whitman  Mrs Petters, Mrs. Sprunk, Mr. & Mrs. Weikle, Tom, Mertle & Rony,  Miss. Clark & Myself.  & one other little boy size of Rony,    so Mrs. Eppler preached about the infilling of the Holy Ghost.    We took Mrs. Sprunk home & the fog was dense but the Lord brought us safely home.    The fog horn was blowing this afternoon & it’s been to warm so the cold wave caused the fog.     I thank & Praise God for all my blessing & the Holy Ghost.  

Mon. Oct. 30. 1950./ 11. Hens eggs today./    I haven’t done much today    I have had a pain in my side Since Sat.    I bumped it, but didn’t think I had hurt me much    how ever, I felt to ill for wards Sun. & all night      could hardly turn over & I laid in bed most of the moring,     Elbert went to Lorain to garage to see what was wrong with his car,    Well, they tightened up a few nuts & said they thought it would be O.K. now.    Elbert dug balance of glads & pink, dahlias & I picked a bouquet & a few more seeds,     dahlias are blooming good yet & the asters, marigolds & some of the others     & the cabbages are growing good now,     it’s been a wonderful beautiful day & quite warm,    with West & S. west wind.    It’s a fine day. nice moon making it gloomy in the fog & Holee’n pranks.     I do thank & Praise God in Jesus Blessed Holy Name for all of our many blessings,     I pray I may be found worthy in His sight.    & I’m thankful for the ducks Elbert bought    they had such a good flavor & cooked so tender & nice.    I gave Miss Clark 2 mash bags & a handkercheif I had crocheted & edge also. 

Tue. Oct. 31. 1950./ 12 Hens eggs today./    Hole’e night.    I hope & pray God will help us that no one bothers anything out here & I will thank Him in Jesus Name & I thank Him for the strength He has given me today & for my healing & healings    All have been wonderful,    some have been Maricules    I love Thee Jesus & am still trusting for the infilling of the Holy Spirit,    I hope to praise Thee in Spirit & in Truths & all the glory belongest to Thee forever & ever.    I did most of the washing today & Elbert hasn’t felt very well,     but he tried to work in the garden plowing out old strawberry plants.    It’s been a wonderful day  85 degrees here in the kitchen    windows & doors all open     South breeze hot sun      clothes dried fast.    Sky looked all the colors of the rain bow to- night.    When the sun set only not in perfect widths & not in a circle but wide dashes of colors & beautiful with white sun.  

Wed. Nov. 1. 1950./ 15: eggs today/  Wish I had a few Anconias for next year just for ourselves.    We only have 8 1/2 doz. this week 5.95 & he has to buy mash & all the 

Wed. Nov. 1. 1950./ page. 2685./ 15. eggs today/ wear & tear on the car & its just cost him over 100 dollars for repair.    I haven’t done much today,    Elbert went to fish house     only got 8 white bass while he cleaned them     Inize & her man came in “it was 1-30-p-m” we hadn’t had a bite to eat all morning & so I was getting things ready to fry fish    but they didn’t stay long.     I gave her the pink violet,     I can’t take care of them.    Mrs. Robinson’s Sister died, & she’s feeling bad, & Inize & her man were on there way to Berlyn Ill to see his cousin “Who had a heart attack” & to Millan to see his brother     she said they’d be back again soon,    she brought a box of tea bags, & I gave her eggs enough to pay for the tea.    It’s been a hot day   strong South breeze & a very white sun.    A fine day for Nov. 1.    I thank My Heavenly Father in Jesus Blessed Holy Name for all He has given me & us & pray He will save the souls of all the families,    it’s going to take a big jolt to wake them up.    flowers are still blooming out side & look beautiful.  

Thurs. Nov. 2. 1950./ 16. yrs today./  Well, I baked 3 tins of bread biscuits & sent Miss Clark quite a lump of dough in a wax paper by & I sent her six apples in an other bag, I took a small tin of biscuits when I went to prayer meeting for Mrs. Sprunk,    but she wasn’t at the church & not at home, so brought em home again.    It’s turned quite cool with fresh N. wind,     so the flowers will soon be gone     they are beautiful& the asters are so pretty right now,    I was going to pick some to take to Lorain if we go in the morning but didn’t get it done.    I swept & dusted & did my usual chores, but have to say I didn’t feel like.    Elbert went to Lorain & bought himself a suit    I, don’t like it    it doesn’t fit him at all, so he’s taking it back, “God Willing” tomorrow    he wants me to go & I pray God will help him to get a good suit.    he got home at noon,    he sold the eggs on his way down & got the mash (4.45) on his way home.    It’s been cloudy & windy all day. not freezing, just a Chilly breeze.    I thank God & Praise Thee Jesus for thine blessings.

Fri. Nov. 3. 1950./ 12. eggs today/  Well it turned colder & rained every little while all day,    We didn’t go to Lorain.    I slept un- till late then,     Elbert’s stomach felt so bad he didn’t want to eat so I didn’t get dinner     I did my daily round & got every thing ready for supper, we had a cup of tea a 4-30-p-m.    He had to wait so long for the papers 5-3–p-m.    We ate when he got back,    he tried to get Mrs. Sprunk on phone but no ans.    hope she’s O.K.    The bible said they would use horses in the war in the last days & sure enought (they) Russia is using horses    they told us over the Radio tonight    Oh God of love & mercy forgive us & help us to turn to Thee faster    there are so many who are lost.    I ask in Jesus Name.

Fri. Nov. 3. 1950./ page. 2685./ 12. eggs this day./  Oh Jesus, Blessed Jesus Call loud to each one of the family & help them to call on Thy Name before it’s forever to late,    I thank Thee & give Thee      all the praise & Glory for – ever & ever Amen.    The winds N. east strong & puffy & it rains cold hard showers at intervals & weeps & wales. 

Sat. Nov.4. 1950./ 14. eggs today./  Well, today was worse than yesterday    strong N.E. wind with heavy showers of rain, is cold,    Elbert put the bags over the window gaps above the windows “ventelation holes” & so the hens will be warmer tonight,      he did shut the windows last night, but the holes were open & cold wind    he said hens were all scratching when he went in coop this a-m.    He went out at 10-p-m & drained his radiator,     so, if it does freeze, it wont freeze his car up, been a very dark dreary day, to dark to sew,   crochet or read. & Tomorrow is the first Sunday of the month when we partake of bread & wine in rem-emberance of Jesus death for our salvation.    May God help us to live & do His will.     Oh God of Love & Mercy  Keep me Close to Thee & help me, through Thee & Thy help in me to help the rest of the brothers, sisters & sister in laws, nephews, neices cousins & all there families to turn to Thee & do Thy Will be- fore it’s to late.    Jesus, Blessed, Pure & Holy,   We need Thee.    hear my cry for help & tell me what to do, in Jesus Name, Amen.    Elbert cut up the duck “he brought the one home he had put in the deep freeze at the market & he washed & cut it up & I put an onion in with it & cooked it,    it’s all done nice & tender.    I have to read & go to bed    I love God the Father, Jesus the Son & the Holy Ghost & pray I will be filled to over flowing in Jesus Name.    Glory, Glory, Hallelujah,    I Praise Thee Jesus. 

Sun. Nov. 5. 1950./ 14. eggs today./  Well, I managed to get up   dress & go to sunday school & Church,    I took a nice bouquet of asters I took them in a crisco can & they left them in it & set it on the altar.     We had bread & wine in rememberance of Jesus death on the cross for us & we Praised & thanked Him for all the things he did for us & prayed we might be worthy of our salvation in Jesus Blessed Holy Name.     We had duck for diner & I did up the dishes   read my bible awhile & prayed & whistled while Jackie sang,    he like to hear me Whistle,   he stops & listens to see if I’m still whistling,    then he go at it with a vim.    I dread to go & leave him alone,    now Jipsy’s gone & Jackie is so lonesome,    they use to talk together   argue & even fight    but if anything happened to one or the other they mourned for each other.    We both went to church tonight & went into church.    there were quite a few there tonight    6. children & 11 “I believe” adults.    It snowed a light snow toward morning but, didn’t do any harm to flowers & was melted away before sun came out     clouded up this afternoon, & wind backing up last night clear back to the south & is still there tonight at midnight.    It’s not very cold out, unless one stand still in the wind. 

Mon. Nov. 6. 1950./ page. 2687[should be 2686]./ 15. eggs today./  Well Elbert went to Huron but no fish.    I did half the washing & got it dry.    He carried the water & hung up the bigest pieces out side,    wind’s been strong from the south & sun was hot & breeze rather chilly,  warmed up this after noon some.    Elbert braced up the mail box    it hat fallen over, rotted off at bottom of post     have to get another.    haven’t had any mail for several days,   it fell over Fri. or Sat.     Fri. for he thought he’d get it up Sat.     I’m to tired to night & Elbert wants me to go to Lorain in the morning,     he bought a suit of clothes & brought them home with the privelege of taking them back if not satisfied with them    & so after trying them on he decided to take them back & have me help in getting a good suit & one that fits him     this one would have to be all made over both pants & coat.    So, I’ll have to tumble out & go & not think of how I feel.    I pray & thank God for His love & mercy & the strength He has given me today in Jesus Holy Blessed Name.    Glory to His Name. 

Tue. Nov. 7. 1950./ 13. eggs today/  Elbert painted hen house roof this a-m- & after noon & he’s sure tired tonight      & I did the ironing & my feet pained me so,    he warmed up the supper,    I had started it & he finished it.    We warmed up potatoes & knockers & made hot tea.    Was a fine day,    got cloudy this after noon,    but sun came out before dark, white as ice.    I thank God & my Jesus for all my & our many blessings    I love Jesus   He’s truly wonderfull.

Wed. Nov. 8. 1950./ 15. eggs today./  I swept both bedrooms & Kitchen.    Elbert went to fish house & got a mess of fish & some pork that was sliced so thin  & no blood in it,    was like whang[?] leather    discusting,    he got a mutton shoulder to roast & it’s quite tender,    I put it on to cook & it all done, for tomorrow    it rained some & we had a heavy fog & so we didn’t go to Lorain    & I don’t know if he plans on going tomorrow after he sells the eggs, or not.    I’m not feeling like getting around on my feet very much, but did my daily doz.    I Praise God for my salvation and for every thing I have    & we received a card from Nellie & DeHaan’s book,    they’re good. 

Thurs. Nov. 9. 1950./ 12 eggs today/  Rained several times during the night,    wind blew hard from S. west. & got colder  partly cloudy more or less    & Elbert sold 9. doz. eggs 70 cents per. doz, this a-m & got up & got dinner,    bowels run all day like water so I haven’t done any more than I had to do.      I gave Elbert the money left from feed 1.70 & some cents  Elbert dug few dahlias & put them in basement    he don’t feel very good,    made him sore & lame to paint henhouse roof,    he got it all done, but hasn’t got toilet[?] & we have to tie roses on end of house yet all so.    I felt bad be- cause I couldn’t go to prayer meeting tonight,    I pray God will blessed there meeting & forgive me for not being there.    I thank Him & Praise Him in Jesus Name.

Fri. Nov. 10. 1950./ page. 2687./ 13. eggs today./  Elbert went to Lorain,    got the money on the suit,    then he got a pr. of shoes & a hat & left it there untill he went to the Tea store    & he forgot to stop & get it on his way back    so, his hat is still there     & he didn’t get another suit,     so, he wants me to go if & when the sun shines.    I would like to get my coat & hat & shoes & over shoes,     but the roof paint is 12.89 & Church dues 5.00    so thatll will be 17.85    & there wont be much left.    & we want to get the paint for the house so to have it ready to put on early as we can in the Spring.    Snowed last night before dark & a little today    melted as it fell,   S. west wind & sure is cold    we went out & picked broccollie & what flowers that were good & the bitter sweets      I brought in some batchlor button roots & put them in a crock of dirt,    I hope they will grow & bloom.    Elbert put the cabbages down below,    there isn’t very many of them.    I haven’t done much, just my daily rounds,    I crocheted some today, also & hurt my hand, the lower part of my thumb,  just leaning on it, blood vein puffed up turned all black & then thumb turned black,    thought I had broken it,    but I ask Jesus to fix it quicke & He did Praise His Holy Name, Glory   I thank Thee Jesus,    Thou art wonderful, truly wonderful, Amen   I thank Thee for all the many blessings of this day,   I give Thee the Praise & Pray Thou will forgive us our sins & keep us close to Thee. Amen, & Glory to Thee forever & ever;  I love Thee Jesus,   help me to live & do they will always,   forgive us our sins. Amen.   We received a nice letter from Mrs. Bracket this morning.,   The air has a sting & bite in it   chills one through in just a few minutes.

Sat. Nov.11. 1950./ 14 eggs today./  Elbert got a letter from social security to come to office    so he went to Lorain & they are going to give him e- nough to make up fifty dollars per. mo. with what he earns. & so he has some coming.     Elbert went to Huron, but no fish,      so he got two more 5. ga. pails of roofing paint & came back & he still has the north side to do & the toilet roof & in the Spring perhaps we can paint the house & out building.    We have to tie up the rose bush    & maybe give the end a trim coat of paint,    he wants to get some to use on front steps     I hope he can still get it done,    he don’t feel very well & like me he can’t get a lot done,     he takes papers every day.    I washed his sleepers & pillow slip & pr. socks & my night gown, petticoat, shirt, 2. prs. pants & 2. prs. stockings, 2. dish towels, 2 hand towels & rags & got them all dry.    & I’m sure enough tired,     but thank God in Jesus Name for the strength He gives me each day    I did my daily dozen also,    so many odds & ends.   S. west wind & not quite so cold today.    I love Jesus. 

Sun. Nov.12. 1950./ 10. eggs today./   We been home all day    my bowels been to loose    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name,    He is & always will be & for all His Love & Tender Mercies,   for saving my soul & I’m trusting for the infilling of the Holy Ghost & that He will save Elbert’s & the rest of the families souls & help me to be of more use in His Work.   Been a fine day S.W. breeze & partly cloudy.   Glory to God in Jesus Name. 

Mon. Nov. 13. 1950./ page. 2678./ 14. eggs. today./   Well I’ve done only as much as I had to do    felt so sick at noon I couldn’t eat & felt as if it might go both ways,     but Elbert made coffee & I drank a little & waited a fewminutes & drank a little more     & in an hour or so it passed away or the most of it,   felt dizzy all after noon     & tonight I ate potatoes & milk gravey & some small little pieces of steak that had lots of fat on them,     but at 10 p-m- I feel sick again,    tomorrow after noon they have prayer meeting & they pray for the sick also,     so I’ll except my healing & thank God in Jesus Name,    I Know He is able & willing but I don’t understand why I don’t receive it.    I’m so tired I don’t feel like writing even a card,    I owed one to Nellie & we received one from Audrey today so I ans. them both & Elbert mailed them when he took the papers.    Audrey’s hands are sore again    she gets dyd poisen from the goods she sews on & said she had her fingers all bandaged up again,    I do hope & pray they get better soon again    last time she scratched her head & got it on her head & had a bad time with it.       We were going to Lorain tomorrow, but now I wont be going,     for he’s taking car to garage & I wouldn’t have any place to stay     besides I feel to weak to go.    I ought to sweep & wipe up the kitchen floor.     but I don’t know whether I can or not.     I do thank & Praise God for hearing & ans. prayer for saving my soul & all the many many blessings in healings & pertection,    for talking to my soul & spirit & guiding Me    truly all the Glory, Power, Honor, & Praise belongest to Him.    Teach me Thy Will & Thy ways, Amen.    S. west wind partly cloudy & quite cold     it froze the bird bath so hard it shrunk from sides.    Elbert fix North side & painted it this morning& got the paper ready for toilet roof & hopes to get it done tomorrow.    Radio said it would be 26. degrees tonight, &, it’s getting colder.

Tue. Nov. 14. 1950./ 9. eggs today./  Well, I got up at 9-30-a-m.     thought I’d get a little stitching done on my dress & it was a little.    I swept all 3 room & dusted    & then pulled out the sewing machine     & then fixed the fire & got potatoes ready for dinner & broccolie,     then Elbert came & so I fixed him some lunch & hot drink,    then he went to Huron & got a big mess of fish,    he cleaned enough for Mr. Miller, Miss. Clark,  Mrs. Eppler & Mrs. Sprunk    & I salted & done them each in a seperate package & he put them in the car so he could take them when, he took the papers & he did.    I didn’t have much time to stitch & I washed up the dishes & boiled potaotes & the broccolie & fried a nice white fish & some little catfish for supper    I prayed for fish. & got them.    & put machine & sewing away.    It’s been a beautiful day  not very cold.    I thank & Praise my God in Jesus Blessed Name for all our blessings and for ans to prayer.

Wed. Nov. 15. 1950./ page. 2689 [should be 2679, gained 10 ]/ 11. eggs today./   First day of hunting season,    & it rained a drizzle most all day,    but there were quite a lot of hunters out    Elbert fixed the toilet roof.    and did several other things,    he was over to Carl Ribbers & I don’t know where else,    he took Carl some fish & Helen Sarr.    & we have a big plater full all fried    we only at 3 for our supper,    I’ve felt to weak to work today but did my daily round    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Blessed Name. 

Thurs. Nov.16. 1950./ 12. eggs today./  Well I’m terrible weak & miseraable but I did out what dirty clothes there were.    I had to have some of them & there were only a few     seemed as if I’d never get ’em done,     sat down so many times    seem so queer how I use to go & help people & they done believe in help others today    Oh Jesus, I’m so glad Thou art Human & soon we we  be with Thee,    no teaars or sorrows & we wont be told we are a big brute of a person, just because we are a large person    & a heap of other things just as bad,    after we have done all we could to make them happy & comfortable & even went hungry & witht the clothes we could have had because we loved & felt sorry for them,    it’s still a queer world & so much wickedness,    I be so glad to be with Jesus,     but I still want to do what he wants me to do here.    I love & Praise Thee Jesus, Blessed Pure & Holy, Amen.   Elbert sold 6 1/2 doz. eggs 70 cents per. doz    had enough to buy there mash,    there’s such a lot of them died out of this flock,    they run around & fall over dead.    It’s been a nice day,    winds been so strong since last night & still is at 10-p-m.  S. W. Wind. 

Fri. Nov. 17. 1950./ 10. eggs today./  Well, another day I laid around    only took care of rooms, swept cooked & washed dishes,    but, I feel better in some way, I can’t tell just how.    It snowed & rained today, this morning, but it didn’t last long,    was mostly cloudy rest of the day,     Elbert went up to Killbrides & found he could get milk there,    we use to get it there     then there cow went dry & we had to change again,    we been getting the milk of Carl Rieber & he charged 1.00 for 8 days. & Mrs. Killbridge charges 15 cents per. qt. Elbert 1.45 toward milk    & in both cases we have to finish our bottle & [?]tyanl] after it.    It’s a still cold tonight,    wind died out just before dark & frost on the leaves at dark    going to freeze hard.   Mrs. Killbride sent me some cottage chees & tomorrow we will start our milk for 13 days & pay her 1.95 in advance & the first of the Dec.    We will give her 4.65 for the mo. of Dec.    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for His love & care and ans too

Sat. Nov. 18. 1950./ page. 2691.[now 11 ahead]/ 13. eggs today./   I baked 4. tins bread biscuits & then scrubed the the floors & Elbert went for the milk & took his papers.    The wind came up again this morning, been partly cloudy,  but a nice day, not to bed     morning, been partly cloudy, but a nice day, not to bed but sort of penatrating wind, and puffy.    Sun was white but at sun set, we couldn’t see the sun, but clouds were purple on horrizon & then carnary yellows & a deep pea green & lavender & pink deep pink & all sorts of colors in big & small patches     it looked beautiful & I hope it didn’t mean any harm for there were swift moving wind Clouds east, of the others.    Elbert put up the storm door today & took care of hens as he does every day.     I thank, & We Praise God for all our many blessings in Jesus Name, Amen. 

Sun. Nov. 19. 1950./ 10 eggs today./  been mostly cloudy & started to rain at dark & still at it at 10-30-p-m.    quite warm out    wind is still S. a little W. but mostly died out    same as last night,    but it blew terrible before morning so perhaps it will come up again before morning     raining as if it had to     easy  & gentle & the boys freezing over there     they say more are dying from freezing than in battle,    Oh God, I pray they will cry to Thee in Jesus Name, for Thou has’t promised to hear.  Help us to do Thy Will in all things greaat or small things,     I thank Thee Jesus.    Help me to do more for Thy good & Glory, forgive me & us our sins    fill us with the Holy Ghost & give us the strength & courage to do Thy Will,    We thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for ever & ever Amen.    We are all wicked    each in there & our own ways,    We have all sined & come short of the Glory of God.    But I know all things will work out for Thy Glory for Thou has told us.     I’m Glad Thou art the judge & pray we hold our peace & judge not.     We been home all day    somethings wrong eith me    water dripps all the time,    they have prayed for me & I believe, but can’t understand just what is wrong,    but pray God will in Jesus Name take care of me Amen. 

Mon. Nov. 20. 1950./9. eggs today./  It poured rain during the night & all the morning    it came in showers & after dinner a wet snow & begin to get colder & snow be- gan to stick & the ground has a light covering of snow     now the wind went N. West & it’s blowing in heavy puffs      & in California they have had a flood     7 thousand had to leave there homes, because of it.     Paper said 15 degrees along the Lake tonight     I have only done my usual daily round & read the bible & studied some as I generally do & croched some    Elbert looked after water & coal took care of hens & took the papers.     No mail today.    I feel some better in some ways but water leak is still bad.    got to wash out rags again tomorrow or Wed.    haven’t washed yet this week so that’s got to be done before long.     World is in bad condition all over & not getting any better    the bible history is working out just as God said it would,    Oh, I pray He will forgive & save us    there are so many yet who must come to him or be lost

Mon. Nov. 20. 1950./ page. 2691 [12 ahead]/ 9. eggs this day./   I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for teaching me His word & for saving my soul & I trust Him for the infilling of the Holy Ghost.    I know He will fill me, for He said if we wanted it He would give it & I’ve ask & trusting Him for it,    I thank Him more than I can tell for all my many blessings.    He is a Marvelous Saviour, Phyician, & Friend and I love Him more than anything in this world  Amen.  

Tue. Nov. 21. 1950./ 7. eggs today./  Wind went S. West & has been puffy allday    Elbert & I have done the usual chores,    & I haven’t been out doors for a few days.    I thank God in Jesus Name for His Love & care & I feel so terribly unworthy    wish I could be with some of the christians that go from one place to another preaching & give my testimony,    the end is right at the door & we will soon see our beloved Jesus, but the terrible things that are to come to pass yet,    Oh God give us the strength foaith & courage to face it,    I Praise THee, Amen. 

Wed. Nov. 22. 1950./ 13. eggs today./  Elbert went & sold 5 doz. egg 70 cents per. doz.    not quite enough to pay for a bag of grain or mash, he took the radio down to Lorain & left it at a shop to get some new bulbs in it.    So, I got up & did the washing & then washed Elbert’s double blanket,    it’s so thick    I only got half of it dry, so I used half of it & an old one for tonight on his bed,    I can baste it together at foot tomorrow.    the other half is dry now,     but, he’s in bed,    he’s tired    he goes for the milk a good mile every morning & then he take the papers  looks after hens, take out the ashes & gets the coal up & it use to tire me & I know it does him.    I received a card from Mrs. Eddy [Bonita] today,   a black woman with a black pup leading her on a black rope & it said Dear aunt Elinor    & Uncle;   How are you?    It really feels like winter today.    We’ve had some colds but are getting over them.    We went to town yesterday   had some errands, rain or not.    We would like to have you come Thanksgiving day, to have dinner with us at noon.    We will be alone otherwise & would like to have you come    A neighbor has been putting on our wood work in the living room so we’ve had some mess & I guess I’ll never get the house cleaning done   Do try to come Thurs.   Love from All, Bonita     &Mrs Eppler sent a please get well soon,  card,    but, it will be 5 meeting I have missed tomorrow night & not a soul been out to see me & this is the only card I’ve received.    Well, I to, pray, God will get me fixed & able to go back to Church & prayermeeting.     I thank God for there prayers & I pray God will in Jesus Dear Holy Name give each of them 4 fold what they ask for me & I thank Him & give Him all the Praise & Glory,   it truly belongest to Him Amen.    It’s been partly cloudy but not very cold    wind gone N. East tonight.

Thurs. Nov. 23. 1950./ page. 2693 [should be 2692, still 10 ahead]/      eggs today./  Well, they called today  Thanks- giving, but we didn’t   I didn’t do much today, but Elbert went over on John Snyders corn patch “where they picked corn last week with a corn picker”  & picked up corn they missed,    “John told him to go & pick it up & we thanked him,    Elbert worked part the morning & untill 4-p-m  after dinner    & I had to rub his back in alcohol tonight,    he feels about sick    I think he tried to do to much for one time,     I crochet some & ripped it out 3. times,   hope it’s O.K. this time,     I did my daily round & was out & picked a couple of cabbages & out back today.    I thank & Praise my God in Jesus Holy Name for all He does for me & for us,    was nice untill this afternoon,    it clouded up     rained tonight turned to snow an now the ground has a real White covering. 

Fri. Nov. 24. 1950./ 11. eggs today./  lbert went to Huron but no fish    I only did my daily round,    I made dressing for the pork loin & hot muffins.   no mail today.    Been quite cold,  for 2 nights now & going to be cold tonight a still cold,  winds been S. west all day,   tired me bad just getting the supper.     Elbert took the papers & he helped me get the supper     his back’s been bad all day.    We got a nice fall of snow last night & it didn’t all melted off today.   Partly cloudy. 

Sat. Nov. 25. 1950./ 6 eggs today./   Been blustery squals   fine snow this morning & came so thick we couldn’t see Snyders house    then it would ease off & then come again     & this after noon flake was much larger & about 4-p-m- it began to sleet,   then rained    wind eased up from N. West then came from N. East & been sleeting some in squals, not so very cold    snow drifted high in places,    Elbert put short chains on back tires & shoveled out to get car to road to go with papers,     but, no paper, so he’s two days short on his pay this week,    he did all the chores out side & as usual took my can out for me,    I feel some better & am hoping to be able to get back to church soon.    I thank God in Jesus Holy Name,    He hears and answers prayer & for all the blessings he gives us & pray for all who will have to suffer during the cold weather & pray God will take care of them through some of His,    I thank Thee Jesus & give Thee all the praise & Glory_ for ever & ever Amen.    A pheasent flew across the road west, today,    everything out side will suffer,     I saw a mouse come from under the grainer & the wind cought him & rolled over & over a number of times    then he scrabbled to his feet & tried to find a bite to eat but wind hit him again & banged him against a rose stalk    he got

Sat. Nov. 25. 1950./ page. 2694./ 6 egg this day./  up & crawled up to the house & waited for the wind to ease up     then he ran back toward the grainery & wind swooped him under the ever green,    but he got up & went back under the grainery & I didn’t see him any more.    It’s queer, but this is the first year I haven’t heard the geese going south.    We both slept late,    I slept even after Elbert got up to look after the hens,    I didn’t sleep much last night,   it stormed so hard.    Hope Nellie, Bonita & Children have fire enough & coal for Bonita said they had been having cold, but were better.    What they try to save in heat, they pay the doctor.    Elbert has cold in bones in his hands & they been paining him bad    it don’t pay to do things that cause a person to suffer unless it’s a real necessity & he didn’t have to pick up that corn.    it was cold & wet,    now he’s got to suffer with back & hands.     I’m so sorry, I didn’t want him to do it,    I pray God will have mercy. 

Sun. Nov. 26. 1950./ 8 eggs today/   We been home all day & it stormed all night & most of today & cleared off tonight & moon am ashinning, not so very cold though,    but it sure did snow today.    We ate to meals today & did chores as usual,    not a car over the road today & tonight about 7-30p-m.  the snow plow went through & cleaned the road,    so if it did snow before morning, the road will be free & Elbert can go for milk,    those roads are usaully bad when it snows.    My canary “Jacky” watched the birds out side,    he talks to me about it & fluf his feathers & I talke to him about it & tell him it’s cold & they haven’t got any seeds, poor little birdies cold & hungry but wind & snow was so bad we couldn’t feed them,    snow covered it up so fast,    I am surely greatful we have a warm dry comfortable place & enough to Keep us warm & dry.    I do thank & Praise God in Jesus Name, Amen.

Mon. Nov. 27. 1950./ 5. eggs today/ They cleared the road last night & again today    Elbert went up & got the milk this morning & he got the papers today yesterds  Sat. & todays so he had two days papers to deliver & it states that most every thing was tied up, trucks, busses, cars & trains & there’s not many trains running yet & the war is bad, as well as floods & storms.    I Pray God will in Jesus Name have mercy on the boys who are freezing to death while trying to fight & help them to remember to call on HIs Name for He said He would hear, & I pray He will take care of the poor, hungry, cold homeless & miserable through some of His & I thank Thee Jesus & give Thee the Praise & Glory for ever & ever Amen.    I did the washing today & my stomach & back are bad.    There’s been some rabbits around the house. 

Tue. Nov. 28. 1950./ 11. eggs today./      It snow & blowed & the Evergreen trees looked like Christmas trees      & a pr. of pretty little birds came into the evergreens east of the house  were trying to eat the berries     the one had a dark brownish red brest & head & legs & underpart of tail was a deep tan    the mate was a grayis breast & darker back    they stayed al day.     Elbert went with the papers after 5-p-m & we saw 5 geese going N. west.   The

Tue. Nov. 28. 1950./ page. 2695./ 11. eggs this day./  paper says it’s the worst storm since 1913., but I know we had another after that that was the year John Harnish went on the Lakes with Frank Babcock     or, well, it was when Audrey & John Mourer were living on the east side in Lorain.    that was before Martha was married & she’s been married 18. yrs. Jan. 1951.    Well I’ve only done my daily dozen & crocheted a little.     Sun came through tonight & set red with black cloud all around it & lots of wind clouds.    Elbert saw 4 rats by the grainery step & put out 4. rat bixcuits & they came back & each took one & ran away.    hope that’s the last of them.    I thank My Heavenly Father in Jesus Name for all our many many blessing, & I’m so sorry for those in a worse condition then we are in & I’m wondering about Nellie & the children.  

Wed. Nov. 29. 1950./ 5. eggs today./  Today would be mothers birthday & she would be 94. yrs. old    a sweet little old lady.    Well, Elbert got out & got the milk & he took the papers about 4-30-p-m.    I only did my usual round & I’m better again,    can’t be on my feet to long,    stomach is better Praise God in Jesus Name for that & the many other times He has taken care of me     I thank Thee more than I can express in words,  Jesus Blessed Jesus.    Wind is blowing a little but not bad,  tonight & Elbert hopes to sell 5 1/2 doz. eggs tomorrow. morning,     I crocheted some today & darned 2. prs. my stockings & pr. socks last night. only wish I could hope around & do several things I’d like to do. 

Thurs. Nov. 30. 1950./ 6. eggs today./ Elbert  sold the eggs for 3.50 & collected 20 cents total 3.70& the grain cost 4.23 & he had last week’s 3.50 & he bought oyster schell 1.10, so, now he has $1.27 left toward next weeks feed.     He took the papers quarter to five did little shopping for our food & it didn’t take him long,     While he was gone this a-m.    I swept & dusted & got the dinner ready & he came just as it was done.   I crocheted a while then made an apple pie & one elderberry pie & got the supper,    we had lamb chops, I fried them brown & then added enough water to simmer them tender, put in two potatoes & 1 carrot & few dumplins    it was good.     Elbert bought a few grapes & some ripe black figs, they are very good, figs look like large pruns.   The snow caused a lot of trouble & they are talking of using the bombs in the war, those terrible ones.    I thank God      He is & ever will be & for all He give to me & us & I pray we will do His will in Jesus Name.    I sent Marthe a card. 

Fri. Dec. 1. 1950./ 6. eggs today./  Well Elbert went to Huron this a-m.    I got up & washed what dirty clothes there were & got most of them dried before supper,     Elbert didn’t get back un- till 2.p.m. & I only had water enough to wash them     so, I mended 2 of my shirts & did a few other odds & ends & when he came I had just made 2 cups of tea so he drank one & I warmed up what few potatoes carrots & a small dumplin & he put them away & then went out & cleaned 4 nice big pike & he brought the water first so I got the cloth suded & wrinsed

Fri. Dec.1. 1950./ page. 2696./ 6 eggs this day./  got them mostly hung up,    then I clean- ed & scraped the fish & salted them.    Elbert went with the papers & came back & got the po- tatoes ready for supper & put them on to cook,    he feed hens before he left.    While he was frying fish in come Myrtle & Tom Eppler & they wasn’t going to stay but I put plates & everything & they sat up & ate with us & visited for an hour or so after supper & then they went with out having prayer,     but I pray God will bless them & there ef- forts to do His will, & for coming clear out here to see me    I wish they had prayed for me, but they will pray tonight     & I thank & praise God in Jesus Name for His healing redeeming Power.    It’s been a fine day with sunshine & the fishermen are having a hard time getting there nets in    they are rolled & full of ice, slush, ice & makes it hard to pull them,    & now at 11-20-p-m.     it’s raining hard, the snow melted all of the south side of the grainery but there was about 6. or maybe 7. inches of snow on the ground.    N.E. rain;   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things & for helping Harry Miller,    they took him to a woman preacher & they say that he can raise up on his elbows now,     Oh, God I Praise Thee in Jesus Holy Name.

Sat. Dec.2. 1950./4. eggs today./ Suny in morning, cloudy afternooon & evening & rained in the middle of the night.     I was so sick I went to bed at 8-30-p-m to sick to write;    Elbert took the papers 4-30-p-m & went on to Lorain & got the radio,     went in & see & talked to Audrey & Gertie a few minutes & then came on home,    some how I felt so bad I can’t remember just what Sat. was like    I felt so bad,    it was late when I did get up  & then went back at 8-10 & prayed for sometime & thanked God at length for my healing,    an after a few hrs. I began to Praise God in Jesus Name, the pain left my stomach & head the verteba went back into place,    Oh how I love & Praise Thee Jesus that you hear & ans. prayer, for several were praying for me & may He bless them. 

Sun. Dec. 3. 1950./ 4. eggs today./   Well, Praise God in Jesus Name, the soreness has about left me & I’ll never be able to express in words the releif & Joy to know Jesus touched me again    It’s wonder, just marvelous    Oh how I love Jesus,    there’s no other friend or brother like the lowly Jesus & there’s no living being,     who came  do for us, the wonderful things, Jesus does.    Glory to His Blessed Holy Name;   Tonight we listened to Rev. Buser from Amherst Preach,    The young folks sang several of the church Hyms & the congregation sang some Hyms & the Sermon. was “Christmas” should we worship just the giving & receiving of gifts or the gay, frivilous things of this world     or Jesus who takes care of the soul?    I’d say, take the world, but give me Jesus, Praise His Name.    Wind went S.W. Sat. & now, N.W. & Radio say N. East before morning & colder,     it is colder now at 10-p-m.    most of the snow has melted with Sat & Sat night rains,    grass is green, & Elbert saw a nice cock pheasent across the road today.   he got  [?] milk & paid all he owes

Mon. Dec. 4. 1950./ page. 2697./ 5. eggs today./    Been cloudy all day & breeze stayed N. W. untill after dinner it went N.E.    I don’t know just where it is tonight.    not as cold tonight as it was at this time last night.     I haven’t done much today, took care of beds & rooms & washed dishes.   Elbert did what cooking there was done.    I didnt even feel able to crochet.    There wasn’t any mail today,    but Elbert got the radio back Sat. so I got a little good music & the news.    I don’t feel able to do anything & it seems they’re are looking forward to my kicking off by the little things I hear,    Elbert don’t feel v ery well & he’s as nervous as a toad in hot mud    he knows I’m sick,    but he ask me to get up & look after the fire    it seemed to be smoking & lots of gas,    I thought I couldn’t but I did,    the pipe had come clear out the chimney, he had to get up & climb up & fix it,    he fixed it the way he thought it ought to be instead of the way we had found better,    well I hope it don’t burn the place down be- fore I’m done with it,    I left him to look after the chimney & it’s to short on top     & don’t draw like it use to,    but they thought it looked O.K.    Well I pray God will take care of me & I feel sure He will & that even seems to vex some people.    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all things now & for ever Amen. 

Tue. Dec. 5. 1950./ 7. eggs today./   Well I swept & cleaned the windows & cut back a couple plants & took care of beds & washed dishes & crocheted a little tonight.     Not very cold out    N.E. breeze    Radio said snow     sun set was yellow & it was cloudy, untill late this after noon 4-30 or 5-p-m    Elbert went for milk & got a bottle of skimed milk for 10 cents & it’s sour tonight.    Elbert went to fish house & got a good mess of fish & cleaned them,    We had some for dinner & he took a few to Harry Miller & 2. to Miss. Clark,    he stopped at Millers & Miss Clark was there,    so he gave her the fish & went in & gave Harry his & talked to him a few minutes & came home with soup meat,    he’s so nervous lately.    I can’t understand it,    his head & back have been hurting him a- gain,    guess he catches a little cold & adds to it just enough to keep him miserable.    I thank God for our blessings  & pray for the boys trying to fight & freezing,    They said tonight they have carried out 14 thousand & flying them to hospitals    it’s truly terrible & getting worse,    they say Russia is using Chinesse instead of her own army.    Oh God, have mercy I pray & help them to call on Thee, Thou hast promised to hear them & I thank Thee,    help us to do more to help in Thy work & to be more worthy to be Thine in Jesus Name, Amen.

Wed. Dec. 6. 1950./ 5. eggs. today./  Elbert’s birthday   He is 68. yrs. old today    Well, I got up at 10-a.m.    but I didn’t do much today, only my daily round     I darned Elbert’s sock & my undies & finished the chair back tonight.   wasn’t

Wed. Dec. 6. 1950./ page. 2698./ 5, eggs this day./  very cold today,    but tonight it’s raining early this evening & now at 10-p-m it’s sleeting from S. east,    they have had 18. inches of snow in 6. hours just north & west of us,    & radio says snow in the morning,    Elbert only has 3. doz. eggs to deliver     so, I hope the weather & roads wont be bad.    he hadn’t ought to be gone very long,    I’m still not feeling like getting out,    so, it’s nice to have him home.    I thank & Praise God for him & for Jesus who is a jpriceless Friend & Saviour,    I couldn’t live with out Jesus . Glory to God   I love Thee Jesus more than anything in this world, Amen.

Thurs. Dec. 7. 1950./ 6. eggs today./  Elbert went & sold 3. doz. eggs 70 cents per. doz. 2.10 & I slept untill late but got up in time to do the odds & ends & get the dinner ready     & Elbert brought some 2 pieces of steak about the size of the palm of your hand for dinner     so we had hot soup & meat & potatoes & onions    & it rained in heavy showers while he was gone,    he met Needing in Vermilion & went to Lorain with him  & got the Christmas cards (25) & he went to social security Office & got back home at 12-noon    I had begun to think,     it was taking him a long time & then I began to pray & see him in another cab & with an- other man, whom I didn’t seem to recognize,    well he looked as if every-thing was O.K. & then, he seemed to be in his own car on his way home & I didn’t understand untill he got here & told me he’d been with Kneeding to Lorain & back from Vermilion.    I Praised God for taking care of him & I truly think He is the most wonderful Jesus to me,    I love Jesus.    We saw 6 male pheasent in the snow storm acrossed the road after dinner    & they flew over on Sarr’s & we didn’t see them any more,    the rain turned to snow & got colder & ground is white & front storm door window is froze solid    the wind comes in strong puffs. & cold,    we put out some feed for the birds    it was so cold & stormy & windy they could hardly eat,    Elbert has got 6. rats just of late,    he got 2 in the coop, this moring.     Radio said it would be down to 15 degrees    I’m sorry for every living thing out side in the cold & I can’t help thinking & praying for the boys who are freezing & fighting.     May God of Love & Mercy be with them & take care of them & everything & body Who must suffer the cold.    Jesus Blessed Jesus.    I receiv ed my check today & Elbert a birthday card from Audrey with 10.00 in it & a card from Esel & he sent one to her yesterday & he sent red papers to Carl Betz    Elbert took the papers tonight,    it was 5-p-m. a little after when papers came & bad outside-    I hated so see Elbert have to go. but Praise God he made it.)

Fri. Dec. 8. 1950./ page 2679 [she has gone back to the numbering she abandoned earlier] / 5 eggs today./ Elbert went for milk   no/one home    so he went back after dinner    he don’t feel very well,    I pestered him to get him to ans., Audrey’s Nellie’s & Carl Betz’s letter    & he didn’t do half a job,    says he don’t feel like writing,    so I’m the goat, to keep up the friendships,     Carl use to write to Elbert & Nora, to,     now they write & after 6 months or 10, I finally ans.    I haven’t started the Christmas cards out yet;    I’ve been feeling real punk.    I did the washing all except Elbert’s work shirt & socks,    I had them all done but those & he offered to finish rubing them    so I let him    I get so tired & conjested through my stomach I can’t re- lax till morning & it’s such a dull tiresome ach.    I have them all dried except his heavy uncerwear, it’s part wool.    Elbert warmed up the supper,    he got part of the grocerys & forgot part     & so we had no butter & I made hot biscuits for supper & no butter.     Well the sun shone most of the day & last night the cold wind blew all night,    I kept the fire untill 1-a-m then went to bed & had to leave my door open    & so I couldn’t sleep untill morning    & then I just got a few winks,    Elbert got up & fixed the fire at 2-a-m & a gain early & then he sat in big chair & slept awhile    then went for milk    they wasn’t home so he came back,    he took warm water to hens & he said they sure liked it.    & he’s been warming the grain to,    I don’t think he’s giving them quite enough so I’m going to have him measure it tomorrow    I want them to have enough for some are still moulting & they need all they want of grain.   no frost on the window tonight   wasn’t quite so cold today or tonight   wind’s backed up to the South.  I thank God for the strength He gave me to wash & do my other daily chor es.    He’s a wonderful Jesus,  I Praise His Holy Name. 

Sat. Dec. 9. 1950./ 4. eggs today/  Well, I didn’t do much today, only what had to be done,    Elbert went to Vermilion & bought 6.41 worth of canned good    & then when he went with the papers he got 5.00 in one place & 2.78 in another & 1.99 at meat market,    so I haven’t much left out of my check,   I gave him 20.00,    I give 10.00 for last mo. & this for God’s work & I have to pay for tank of gas. 8.79 or maybe more this time,    & Elbert only gets 10 or 12.00 per. week & he has up keep on car & part of what I give him goes on milk bill 4.65 per. mo.    I thank God for all He gives us & I try to handle it with much- care.   I Praise God in Jesus Name,    He’s truly wonderful & I pray I may be worthy of His Love & Grace in all things great or small,    I thank Him for His word & helping me to read and understand & I humbly pray He will guide me all the way,    & help me to testify for Him & be a blessing in Church for Him.    S. Wind last night & today but not strong,    sunshine alday getting cloudy at sunset.,  not very cold, snow gone

Sun. Dec. 10. 1950./ page. 2680./ 3. eggs today./  Sun came through this morning but not for long,    it cloudy up and late this after noon for long it started to snow & laid a white blanket     then it must have warmed enough so it melted of the grainery roof    then just before dark it got colder & now grainery roof is white again.    We heard Rev. Buser preach & the congretion sing & a few extra numbers by voice & instruments,      it was all very good & the sermon was truly one to touch the heart    & I pray God will bless the efforts of His Children, each and every one, in Jesus Dear Blessed Holy Name,     and I want to help & pray He will help me that I may do His Will.    Elbert’s liver was so bad he sat up untill 1-30-a-m-    & I sat with him, breathing silent prayers & at last, I gave Him 2 teaspoons honey & 1. teaspoon lemon juice, well mixed 1. spoonful at a time about 1. hr. apart,    he felt better & went to bed,     but this morning he took this, I believe, he got frightened  the pain is so severe    he took 1/2 N.R. then he took soda & got himself all stirred up again,    but tonight he feels a little better again,    I pray God will save his soul, in Jesus Name Amen.

Mon. Dec. 11. 1950./ 7. eggs today./  Well I sorted cards & got the addresses on some of them & now the job of writting them & getting them on there way    I only have a few to send    I don’t know how many we’ll get,    I like to send them to those who never get many.    It’s been cloudy & snowed off & on, all day    & it didn’t melt today.    Elbert went up to Killrides & got 2. qt milk & he took the papers to Vermilion & did the out – side chores.    Wind’s been N. West,    snowed in squalls.    I haven’t been out since Nov.    , 1950.    I’m wishing I felt better so I can go before much longer.    No mail today.    House cools off fast today.    I made a dish of Jello but it hadn’t set at supper time & it was out doors    Elbert set it out for me.    I had him set it in the stair -way tonight.    I thank & praise God in Jesus Name, for everything. 

Tue. Dec. 12. 1950./ 4 eggs today/  Well I did the washing & needless to say how very tired I am.,     but I got it all done & not a soul realizes how bad I feel & when I can’t work I pray God will take me very quick, so not to burden any one with out putting me away,     fore there isn’t a one of them that really love me    as I have loved them, but Praise God He Knows I’ve really loved them & still do & pray He will save there souls yet, if not before I go, before they go Amen.    Mostly cloudy & sun shone once while it was snowing today.   Elbert went out

Tue. Dec. 12. 1950./ page. 2681./       . eggs today./  to shoot a stray cat & a rabbit hoped out & ran down among the willows,    he cleared out a lot of brush so we could see him taking big leaps as he went for the creek bottoms,    Elbert missed the cat & it didn’t seem to know what was going on,    so he just walked the same way the rabbit had gone,    Elbert took the papers, says he’s going to stop, but keeps right at it after figuring up earning & cost of repear’s, it don’t pay to take them.    He’d like to earn a little,    but, let them furnish the car, or give enough to pay the repair.    I pray God Will help him in the way he should do.    I thank God in Jesus Name for our blessings.    We received a card from Nellie today,    she said they & the others were O.K.

WEd. Dec. 13. 1950./ 5. eggs today./   Well, no mail for me,    but Elbert got his check, Praise the Lord.    I didn’t do much today    to tired after yesterday    I did iron my dress & petticoat & Elbert’s work shirt,    Elbert took the papers.    We had oyster stew for supper & Elbert cooked the stew. of fixed it    it was good, but I crave a juicy steak creamed potatoes & brown gravey & broccoli;    Well, I don’t get it, but thank & Praise God in Jesus Name that we have some food & fire & beds, a little home & can help each other.    Glory to God in the Highest  all Praise, Glory & Honor truly belongest to Thee for ever & ever, Amen.    Well, the weather is about the same today as yesterday    only sun didn’t get through as many times as yesterday    there came wet snow toward morning, froze & then snowed a light cover. 

Thurs. Dec. 14. 1950./ 6. eggs today./  I swept the 3. room & dusted & got the vegetables ready for dinner & had just set down when Elbert came in,    he had been to Huron, got his driving liscnce, this time it’s for 3. yrs. for a dollar,    old one was 3. mo’s for 40 cents,    he found the crock he’d been looking for, at the hardware store, 25 cents    the last one I bought cost 1.25    We use them to give the hens epsom salts in.    He got two short steaks that were all turned green around the bones & the fat    so he took them back    he got a piece of ham,    so we had ham for dinner,    he went back after dinner    he got me a few cards to send out     & now the rail roads are all out again on a strike so the mail isn’t going out,     they promised the men more pay & some back pay,    then got them to go on working,    but a yr, or more has gone by & no money,    so even if the goverment has taken over, the men stopped work.    only a passenger once in awhile goes through.    World is in a mess & getting worse every day    looks as if we might be going to have that civil war here before long    & Russia is waiting for that, perhaps.    I can’t see why they all want to fight but the bible said it would be this way & I believe God Knows why.    I thank& Praise Him for all things, for ever & ever Amen.   Not much sun today & not very cold.  Wind’s been S. east all day.   

Fri. Dec. 15. 1950./ Page. 2682./ 3. eggs today./  Didn’t do much today    got the ambish but just tires me all out to work     I made a cake last evening while Elbert had gone with the papers & how I sweat     & while he went again today, I made the lemon filling & put the two square layers together & frostin on top & sides,     last one, I think I’ll make for a while,    I had beat eggs & sugar, nutmet flavor & salt for a custard only to learn Elbert only got half a bottle of milk,    so, today he got a bottle & 1/2 of milk & I made a baked custard     & tonight we were going to eat a little & it was sour.    she “Mrs Kilbride” scims the milk to make butter,    I’ll be glad when we can get back to the others we were getting before    I sort of spline against this;    I made rice soup for supper & I only took care of beds & rooms & dishes today      & I wish for more strength,    I ought to get my other dress done,    I only have two     that means lots of washing.    I thank the Dear Lord for all our blessings and pray His Will be done, not mine.  

Sat. Dec. 16. 1950./ 7. eggs today./   Well I baked 2 big tins of bread biscuits & wrote a letter on Christmas card to Cora   one to Annabell & her friend Ivy S. Guy    she sent me a card    I received it today.    I wrote a card to Sister Rev. Harwell Iowa & received card from Mrs. Goll & one from Miss Clark with a Kercheif for Elbert & one gay thing for me.    & we got a U.S. Card from Nellie,    guess Audrey must have told her I was sick,    so, she says she may be out here tomorrow    here’s what she wrote “Fri. just a line to hope you are feeling better.    I Knew well enough that you were not well,   I just felt it in my bones, as the saying goes,      I have felt anxious about you lately.    Maybe I’ll see you Sun. Love Nellie.    Well I wish they all loved me as I’ve always loved them,    but they don’t,    they think we ought to go to the old folks home so they told us,    but, Elbert & I take care each other & get along    I pray God will have mercy & take care of them.    I thank & praise Him, in Jesus Name, for all our many blessing, Amen.

Sun. Dec. 17. 1950./ 6. eggs today./    It has snowed in showers all day.    I got up late took a bath & dressed & combed & brushed my hair & just as I got out in the Kitchen Martha & her mother & Nellie came in,    they brought jelly & apple sauce & Nellie brought rolls & Audrey   fruit & nuts & Martha brought meat    They visited for an hour    I made them a cup of tea & then they were off for home again.    Martha ask us over for Christmas dinner.    When they were gone, I got up & started the supper,    now dishes are done & I listedned to Rev. Buser preach,    he does a firstrate job & the songs are good all so    & I sang & Praised God, he said they were over to Harry Millers for there Fri night mens prayer meeting & they all got an inspiration as well as Harry.    I do thank & Praise God for that & pray Harry will be made whole again in Jesus Name & a living testimony to God in Jesus Name.

Mon. Dec. 18. 1950./ page. 2683./ 3. eggs today./ Today Dave Hunter is 64. yrs. old.    Well, I did most of the washing,    all but Elbert’s union suit & work shirt & he has 2. prs. work pants.    I have them all dry except my dress & wool petticoats    it’s been a beautiful day    sun shone all day    clouding up before dark & it tried to snow, but didn’t,    We had a heavy fog after midnight last night that turned to white frost & evergreens were just beautifull when the sun came out,     I wrote a few cards tonight    Elbert mailed a few today & I’ll have a few ready for tomorrow.    I’m tired, but not as much so, as last week;    Thank God,    I’m trusting in Jesus Name for my healing to be complete, Amen.

Tue. Dec. 19. 1950./ 7. eggs today./   Well, I got us washed & dressed & shook up my bed  opened the window, then went to Elberts room & open the window & as I flipped the blankets & a bone in between my hips also,    I sit around & finished writting Christmas cards & went to bed early,    I had to get up at 4-30-a-m. & wet all over the floor trying to get to the can & couldn’t sit down & when I got down I could- n’t seem to move hand or foot    Elbert came & helped me back to bed & got hot water botle to my back,     but I couldn’t move the least bit with out terrible jabs going through me,    Elbert’s back’s so bad he can hardly get around & I hate to ask him to do for me, when he’s so bad off himself.    He went with his papers & mailed a bunch of cards.    The cards are coming in by bunches.    It’s been a beautiful day with sunshine untill late aafternoon it clouded up.    I thank God & Praise Him for His love & care in Jesus Name Amen. 

Wed. Dec. 20. 1950./      eggs today/  Been in such misery, but got my corset on at noon & that seemed to hold me so I got out to the kitchen,    hurts so bad to move just a little.    Elbert call the Dr. Leidhigher but he was in Sandusky & may not be back untill tomorrow, taking care of woman having her first baby.    I was a loone while he went for the milk & to phone & to Vermilion to get his brakes tightened up & he mailed what cards I had ready to go & some 16 for Mrs. Kilbride    He went to the Church & ask them to pray & she said they had been praying for me for several weeks    I pray God will help me to get over this     & that he will bless each one 4 fold that they ask for me & cleanes all of us who need cleaning that we may live for Jesus.     It’s cold & mostly cloudy, moon trying to shine through.    I praise God I can walk by the aid of a chair.    Jesus Blessed & Holy forgive me a since & help me     I know you hear there prayers & I don’t understand     are they going to be like the other young ministers just pray at the church & if you don’t get well?    Well it’s just to bad.    Oh God, Help us to be for Thee & not for style or earthly Pleasures.    Help me Jesus & help each one to endure with the other in Jesus Name & reveal unto us the right from wrong.

Thurs. Dec. 21. 1950./ page 2684./ 5. eggs today/  Elbertsold 5. doz. eggs today for 75 cents per. doz. 3.75 in all & he had to add 43cents to get the grain.    The Dr. came & put the bones back in place in vertebra & hip & so I’m feeling better with less pain.    Elbert took papers & then the eggs so as not to make 2 trips,    I have 16 more cards to go     got half of them ready tonight,    he didn’t get the envelopes to part of them so he has to get them tomorrow    Sun shone most of the day,    it thawed a little today. & wind’s in South.     yestoday was shortest day of the yr.    A little dog chased a rabbit through the back yard & it was rather exciting for dog was only 4 or 5 feet behind & both doing there best,     rabbit turned & I didn’t hear dog yelling any more,    I hope he got under the cottage.     I’ve been hoping to have him for dinner someday.    Radio said rain or snow,     I thank My Heavenly Father in Jesus Dear Holy Name for my many blessing, Amen

Fri. Dec. 22. 1950./ 5. eggs today/  I took care of beds, but my back is so sore & it hurts to get up or down & I can hardly move with my corset off.    We re- ceived a few more cards today    Sister Gurney sent me the little girls picture,    I always call her little sunshine, for she’s a very good natured, smailing child    she has been growing & looks so big since we saw her last,    I sent her a dollar    wish I could have sent more.    Had to pay Dr. 4.00 for putting bones back I don’t believe that was wrong.    Elbert took the papers,    they were late with them tonight  all most fiv e oclock & it was after six when he got back home,    he he got a few groceries to & he was up for the milk this morning.    It’s been a dark day    tried to rain then turned to sort of frozen fog.    didn’t last long    it snowed a good blanket of snow before day light    Elbert said it wasn’t very cold out,    received nine card from sister Hanary 31st street church in Lorain,    I thank God in Jesus Holy Name for all my many blessing & pray for the Holy Ghost & for the many souls that don’t know Him, Amen.   

Sat. Dec. 23. 1950./ 3. eggs today./  Well, I didn’t do a real job & cleaning but I did brush the dust up from the middle, as Chan use to say    I took off the top crust & took care the beds & didn’t do any cooking,     Elbert’s feeling so bum & now he’s doing half or so of my work.    but I’m hope I’ll soon be better for every things getting so dirty & I have to iron a dress pretty soon.    I wrote several cards & Elbert mailed them when he went with the papers,     then I puzzled my brain trying to pick out a crochet pattern    I got most of it but bumped up against a puzzle again,    I got one long enough for me to coppy.    I thank God for our blessing & sunshine today & I Praise Jesus for all things great or small, Amen

Sun. Dec. 24. 1950./ page. 2685./ 4. eggs today/  Well it’s been cloudy allday    I couldn’t eat    my stomach has been so up set, pain   bad in back     had to get up early & sit up for a long time,    stomach seemed full of gas & back pained so bad I couldn’t move,    Elbert has taken more cold trying to wait on me.    Tom & Mertle came middle of after noon & prayed for me,    I know God can hear & ans. prayers no matter the conditions,    so I’m trusting & believing for the healing in Jesus Name & that He will give Elbert courage to be go to the altar & ask to be forgiven & to thank God & give Him the Praise    Oh, God of Love & Mercy I pray Thou will forgive us our sins & reveal unto us the things we ought to do, or, not to do.    It’s Got real cold & frosty    house cools off fast.    Elbert went to bed at nine o’clock & now I guess I’ll go to my bed also.  

Mon. Dec. 25. 1950./ 4. eggs today/  Christ’s Birthday    He’s a wonder Saviour Friend & Physican,    I don’t only believe  I know for He has healed me many times & Lead me all the way    Praises to His Holy & Devine Name, Amen.    Glory bleongest to God     Well we had sume sunshine, but cold White icy sun & it’s been freezing, air cold & frosty & tonight it’s snowing; again    it snowed a light blanket last night,    so it was white this morning    I Praise God for Jesus & pray I may be found worthy,    that He will fill me & heal me in Jesus Name & Keep me covered with the blood & that His coming wont be in the winter nor on the Sabath, Amen     I Pray for His Holy Mountian for Jeruselem, for the slaves, captives, & those fighting & dying,      that, they will call on Jesus Name & be saved & that my prayer will be one with many many others in faith to Him,    I thank Thee Jesus,    All Praise, Glory & Honor belongest to Thee.    We been alone all day    not even a neighbor came in to say hellow.    Mrs. Eppler gave us a picture of Tom, Roney & herself    I thank that was wonderfully nice of her,    maybe they do like me a little.    Elbert tried to call Martha to tell her we really couldn’t go there to dinner,     we told them we didn’t think we could,     but after I fell I knew I couldn’t,     but I’ll write her a card & tell her so she will Know, any  way;      My feets been so cold today    I can walk but it hurts me bad, yet.    but I’m hoping it will be better soon & my stomach all so.    Mertle said they took Harry Miller to Church in the amblance Sun. Dec. 24.    May his faith be strong & May God fill him & heal him in Jesus Blessed Holy Name, Amen.

Tue. Dec. 26. 1950./ 2. eggs today/   Well, I received an envelope from Annabel & only a $5.00 bill in it    she never wrote a word    she looked so terribly miserable the day she was here,    I never see her that way many times & that was long ago.     she says she’s a yr. or so. younger than sister Audrey    I had forgoten

Tue. Dec. 26. 1950./ page. 2686./ 2. eggs this day./  May God Bless her & help her to learn His ways.    Johny & Marcie & a nice note & a very nice picture of them & the children,    the children took a nice clear picture     they are surely growing.    I haven’t seen Bonney & the children since the day last summer when they all were here & had a picnic dinner & roasted steaks over the fire out side.    I expect her children are growing to.    Marcie said they might see us this summer,    I love the young folks, but not the things some of them do, & say,     but I love them & pray God will turn them to Him before it’s to late.    Well, it snowed early & most of the day, once     While sun shone white & bright wind went N.E. in the night & it’s sure cold, clear & frosty even house creeks & groans    I fixed the broccolie for supper,    had it ready to cook & Elbert had a hard time cooking it    water boiled out so fast he even had to empty it & clean the pan & try it again,    but got it done at last,    fried biscuits for supper    I stired ’em up,    & he cooked a little fresh hamberg,    it was so good & I’ve been wanting fresh meat so bad,    I think we’re getting to much salt    I eat most my food without salt,    I think I’m salted almost through.    Anabel’s letter was registered, postman honked his horn & Elbert went out & signed for it.    Snow is about 6 or 8 inches deep,    he had to clean the paths & wind blowed & whirled snow so bad his backs been so bad    seemed as if he couldn’t keep going    it’s hard & I know.   I do thank God in my Saviour Dear Name, for all our blessings.

Wed. Dec. 27. 1950./ 4. eggs today/  Well, I wrote a card to Martha, Audrey & Nellie & explained to each I had fell & dislocated some bones & wished them all well.   It would be wonderful if they loved me enough to come & iron a dress for me & wash a few very necessary pieces if they did offer they’d want to take ’em home to do & I have so little,     I couldn’t do a week with out them      our night clothes, I wash & dry, so we can use them the same night again.     Oh well, maybe in some way we will be able to get them washed a piece at a time,    I’m not able,    I made 2 tins of bread biscuits today & it hurt me, so.    It’s been clear & frosty,    yes, it’s been cold in lots of places,    it’s been more cold than in yrs. 30 degrees below in one place    not quite so bad in others,    on other side it’s been very deep snow & cold.     No mail today.    Elbert’s car stalled just as he got in on the drive last night,    he let it set a while & it started O.K. & he put it in the shed,    it run O.K. today.    I thank God, for todays     Wed. & every thing closes at noon.    He is a wonder Jesus & I love & Praise Him.     Sun shone bright all day & it was clear & cold

Thurs. Dec. 28. 1950./ 2. eggs today./  Well, I washed my nightgown skirt 3 towels, my handkercheifs & rag & 1. pr. stockings,      back pains & my head feels so bad,    I’m terribly weak& Frank Bonney came hunting with 2 other men,    said Ruby Jean “that’s Evelyn’s daughter” was operated on yesterday morning & lay all day before coming to herself again last night    she had her tonsils out    she in Amherst hospital    she’s 14. yrs. old.  this Mar. I believe.    Elbert’s backs still hurting him &

Thurs. Dec.28. 1950./ page. 2687./ 2. eggs this day./  he’s so tired doing for me,    it’s sure queer how much I’ve done for the rest & they can’t do for me very long before they’re to sick themselves to wait on me,    when the cool air hits me in the morning it stiffen me so bad    I’m most helpless & yesterday morning, he ask me if I was getting up    I said yes    & he said well guess you’ll have to help yourself,    I have to go out back,    with a lot of pain I got my stockings on & pushed my feet in my shoes   got my shirt on & my corset    then managed to get on my feet asking Jesus to help me,    I am so weak & shaky,    but I do try & they are so horribly dis-custing,    they take all they can possibly get & give as little as possible & I feel they begrudge that off times.     It’s been a beautiful day    sun shone bright all day & today’s for April.    It’s a little warmer tonight.    Radio said rain or snow.    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee God of Love & Mercy,    for all my blessings & healings & the strength Thou has given me    I love & ador Thee for ever & ever    All Praise & Glory bleongest to Thee Amen.

Fri. Dec. 29. 1950./ 6. eggs today/   Well, it was just terrible painful wiping up the floor,      but, I got miost of it      the two corners I’ll try to get tomorrow,    I’ve got to try to iron my dress, to, if I can so as to be clean once more    I’m so dirty  sweaty,    I pray God will send some kind & loving soul to help me for a while at least    or if they’d like to stay, to help me make that possible.    & help me to grow stronger each day, in faith in Jesus Name.    Partly cloudy,   but, no rain,    it thawed & snow settled today.   & today is for “May.” winds S. West.    I put Texas on Gurneys card instead of Oregon, & it’s gone a long ways & come back     now I have to fix it up & send it again.  I received a card from Mrs. Greene. no letter she usually sends a letter,    but she only said, Greetings from Helen Greene.    Elbert’s so tired & he doesn’t feel very well & his back hurts bad.    he’s gone to bed & I’m going to mine.     I thank God for all things in Jesus Name.  

Sat. Dec. 30. 1950./ 2 eggs today./ Cloudy all morning    then sun came out & set red in a big black cloud tonight but no rain    & today’s for June.    I wiped up the 2 corners I didn’t get yesterday & the door & around slop pail & did the dishes & ironed my dress, chair cover for my chair & Nellie’s towel & I hope to get a bath in the morning & some clean clothes on me,    I’m so dirty    I’m sure I stink.    Well, I have got Elbert’s socks & my stocking & my shirts mended,    Elbert killed cleaned & cooked the young rooster he bought of Mrs. Killbride.    We had rice soup for supper & a piece of chicken    it was very good.    I thank God for all our many many blessing & pray He will send more in to church to take my place & that I will be able to go back before much longer    I love Thee Jesus Blessed Jesus. 

Sun. Dec. 31. 1950./ page. 2688./5. eggs today./  Today was or is for July    Cloudy un- till 8-a-m.     then sun shone for an hour or so & then at intervals all after noon & set red in a dark cloud,    no rain today,    Radio says rain tomorrow,    not very cold out & not hardly any breeze & what there was came from S. West.    looks like a dry summer or yr.    & Russia “so tis said” figures on cleaning up everything this summer     We listened to Rev. Buser & several others on the Radio today    I’ll be so glad when I can get out to Church again    my hit & back are better,    I can turn over in bed & help myself up at night    Praise God, I thank Him & Praise Him for all things in Jesus Name.     We are fast coming to the end of time & I do hope & pray for all the souls of those we love & those who should belong to God,    I’m trusting & believeing in Jesus Name.    We been home all day,    & tomorrow is New Years Day & Elbert gave up the paper job Sat.    He will have to get his social security money again untill he finds something he can do, if anything     his back is bad. 

Mon. Jan. 1. 1951. /3. eggs today/  Today’s for Aug a beautiful day    white sun & clouded up around 4-p-m.    S. West breeze all day    thawed quite a lot today & I hear ice falling from eaves tonight.    I should have written to Annabell today.    Elbert went twice for milk,    Mrs. Killbride wasn’t home this a-m.    he went again before supper & got the milk,    he had to kill a hen one of the best ones he had something wrong with her back    New Year’s Day so no mail today.    Elbert’s back hurts him so bad,     but he got up & washed out his 2 heavy union suits   his sleeper pants & Jacket  3. work shirts towel & bath cloth & 2 hand towels & 2. prs. socks & they are all dry except his nose rags & pillow slip  union suits,    Wish I had mine done,    I’ll have a dress 2 petticoats shirt stocking, nightgown, towel, wash rags, rags & towels & his double blanket.    I hope for strength to get them done,    back is still very sore,    but I can turn over in bed with out so much pain as before,    I’m trusting Jesus will take all the soreness out & make me free in Him.     I thank & praise Him for all my many many healings & blessings which truly have been many & wonderful,    I Praise Him,  He’s worthy.

Tue. Jan. 2. 1950[should be 51]./ 3. eggs today./    Well todays for Sept.    cloudy most all day with but very little sun,  quite warm, thawed a lot, little Spring bugs, “them things that look like tiny flys that form in big clusters above the bushes & trees” were thick above the bushes today    & I killed a fly on my west window this fore-noon    Elbert went to Lorain to see about getting his social security     & he went to the garage & has got to have new bushings put in 20.00 more     & he’s paid out 168.00 or a little more.    The paper co didn’t even send his check,    the woman waved as she went past.    she has always brought his check,    Oh well we’ll have to take it as it come, from here

Tue. Jan. 2. 1950 [should be 51]. / page. 2689./ 3. eggs. this day./  I haven’t done much today     washed dishes & looked after beds & rooms & meals a little     received a letter from Ethel & a card from Nellie     they  sure are discust -ing.    When we first got Bill “the dog”.    we tied him to a line that fasten-ed to the car shed & over to the corner of the grainery & the young chickens “big enough for frys” would come & stick out there necks & look at him & say queer, queer;    Well  I’ll soon be 66 yrs old & every time I have a sick spell some of the familie’s do the same way, come look me over & wonder how much longer     I don’t know what I have left that any of them would want but they’ll be disappointed by & by,    Nellie seems to think I’m oblidged to keep her informed about not only my condition in health but every thing      I’m not indebted to her in any way what so ever,    Ethel said Nellie was talking to her about me,    Well, she has to ans. for her-self to God by & by  & I hope she’ll have a clean slate.     I thank & Praise God,    He loves us when we’re crippled & He helps us when all things are right so He can, I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray for Thy guidance for I know I’m such a long ways from being anywhere near perfect. Amen. 

Wed. Jan. 3. 1950./ 3. eggs today./ Today is for Oct. weather    Wind blew in puffs & S. West & it rained before we went to bed & in light showers during the night & all day & no sun all day,  dark & cloudy & real dark untill 9-30-a-m.    Wind freshened up last night & sort of died down then come again     We got a card from Nellie & a typed letter from Audrey telling about the turkey dinner Martha had  all the gifts each one received.    Audrey said little George Edd had his tonsils out & Nellie was so worried about him because they were out door that they went home, she said Geo. was hoarse when he came in,    I hope he didn’t get sick.    Audrey said Ruby Jean, “Evelyn’s & Red’s daughter” had to be take back to Amherst hospital where she had, had, her tonsils out, for her throat blead so bad & they gave her a blood transfussion, sent her back home  & told them to keep her in bed 2. weeks;    The Dr. pricked my tonsils with an electric needle, in several places & they have never given me any trouble since that’s 42. yrs. ago.    I thank God He is still our Lord and Master & He hears and answers  prayer, Praise His Holy Name.      Glory to God Hosana to His Name Glory Hallelujah I love Thee & Praise Thee Jesus.    Well, we see a living picture today, Jan, 3. 1951.    Mrs. Georgie Snyder walking up the road shart light blue dress almost to her knees, bare legs & [?] or high over shoes on, black one’s, a big plaid jumper, white, black & gray color turned up around her neck & her short iron gray hair flying in the strong S. West wind.    I saw a nice big pheasent across the road in the field yesterday.    The Paper man came & brought the check to Elbert for last week $9.85 cents & Elbert’s planing on going to Lorain in the morning to get new bushing in car. 

Thurs. Jan. 4. 1951./ page. 2690./ 3. eggs today./   Well Elbert went to Lorain & had the rubber bushing put on the Wheels & it cost $15.00 instead of the 21.95 they told him when he was there the other day,    so he came home feeling much better than I had expected,     he wandered a-round on broadway, bought my olive oil & looked for the crochet books I wanted & thread & couldn’t find them     all the stores were just out, so I’ll have to send to the Co. & get them.    I did all my washing except my dress & Elbert’s blankets, my back has been bad today.    We received a nice letter from Mrs. Bracket today & she said she had dinner on the old Harry Burel farm with 13. of her cousins & New Years she ate with her Cousin & his Wife in Elyria    she lives alone & so One we pleased to hear she enjoyed the holidays    she says she has lots of good relatives & friends,    I think thats Wonderful.    Elbert had coffee with Audrey & another woman that works with her,    he went to Cranage’s & talked awhile,    but when he got home he can’t remember what they talked about.    So, I’m sort of left out.     Well, today’s weather is for Nov.    mostly cloudy, this morning, but sun came through before noon & stayed most all afternoon,    it was real cloudy tonight,     but, not cold    they were some flys on Elbert’s window screen yesterday & today.    & they are hunting deer around here    a man who lives between us & Vermilion got a buck near his home there that weighed 200 lbs.    I’d sure like a piece.    We see them around here,    but, we wont get one.    I thank God & praise Him, for all things in Jesus Blessed Holy Name. 

Fri. Jan. 5. 1951./ 6. eggs today./  Todays for Dec.   Partly cloudy    S. west breeze.    froze a little today but a mild beautiful day.    looks like & open winter,    I wanted to finish my washing, but Elbert took a cold yesterday walking up & down broadway with out his over coat on so I haven’t done much today & tonight he has greesed & took a brandy sling & gone to bed at eight oclock    he’s sleeping    I pray his cold will be all gone tomorrow morning.    This after noon Sister Eppler & Sister Sprunk came in & we talk about the progress of the Church,     I gave her the other dollar I didn’t have when she & Tom weree here last,    she said Tom had gone back to work at the shipyard using electric burner.    Sister Sprunk could hardly talk, cold in her larnix.     she dried her wash in the house.    They are all praying for me to get well & come back,    Brother Whitman had a bad spell & been away from church & it’s mostly young folks there now.    Praise God for that.    They had just gone when Sister Winston from the other church came in with her little girl  Mrs. Fredrick & Miss Clark    they visited awhile & then went    I thank God & Praise Him in Jesus Blessed Holy Name, for His love & care, Amen.

Sat. Jan. 6. 1951./ page. 2691./ 2. egg today./   Elbert took a severe cold walking around broadway, so he had to dope himself all night & all day today,    I thinks he’s got it broke now;    I hope he keep the best of it.    I’m so sorry he had to have it.    It’s been very dark & cloudy all day & tonight    the wind is N. east & strong, so they are getting a load of snow in Detroit & I suppose we’ll be getting some before long,    we got a light rain long toward morning,    but not only a light shower, not very cold but freezing a little.     We received a card from Bonita telling us Nellie is sick in bed, but she didn’t say what was wrong, only that she’s haveing light headed spells & been in bed two days.    I pray Will in Jesus Name help her in all the ways she need    & I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee, Amen.     I received a very nice letter from Miss Willitts  a real sister in Christ, May God Bless her and reveal unto her in Jesus Name, is my prayer for her.    Today has seemed like Sun.    I haven’t done much of anything all day,    it’s been so dark    But I thank & Praise God in Jesus Dear Name for all things. Amen.    Looks like a beautiful Spring day,    it’s freezing tonight & wind’s gone N.E..

Sun. Jan. 7. 1951./ 2. eggs today./  Well, the wind came in hard puffs & toward morn- ing it rained a good shower   came down steady for an hour or so    & then turned to snow & this a-m ground & everything was covered with ice & snow    wind is cold but it’s been a nice day,    Elbert bought a rooster of Kilbides last night & killed & dressed & cooked it and it was tender & good    & we had some for dinner & there’s enough for dinner tomorrow.    I wish Nellie had some of it but I haven’t anyway to get it to her.    I could go in case of life & death but don’t feel able & neither does Elbert,    he’s sure got a bad cold.    I rub his back & front with alcohol & he puts turpo ointment on his neck & chest    he’s taken anicins & tonight he drank brandy sling,    he’s warm & in bed,    his head & nose plugs up, but if he keeps warm it ought to break tomorrow,    he’s so careless.    but I pray God will give him strength to throw it off.   I feel better, but weak.    & can’t seem to stand the cold breeze    & Elbert keeps me baked,    he feels so cold.    Well, I have to write a few lines to Nellie & Bonita yet to- night.    We listened to Rev. Buser Preach tonight from Elyria.    Oh, I Praise God for all His blessing & for saving my soul & pray He will bless me that I may praise Him in Spirit, Amen. 

Mon. Jan. 8. 1951./ 6. eggs today. / Been a beautiful day   cold raw N. West breeze all morning & it snowed while the sun shone,    sun white as ice, but as it shone on my back it felt nice & warm    I stayed up late & wrote a letter to Bonita & Nellie & one to Boys home & Elbert felt so bad all day    I talked

Mon. Jan. 8. 1951./ page 2692./ 6. eggs this day./  him out of going to Vermilion,    he went & got the milk & took care of hens & got a couple pails of water,    he’s felt terribly bad all day & I have to watch after him to see he keeps doped to keep cold loose,    when he coughs seems like top of his head would come off,    colds to tight,     I got him rubbed & greesed & put a thick hot flanel around head & shoulders & chest,    he seems to be getting easy now,    well I just put the hot water bottle on his chest,    he isn’t coughing so bad now,    I pray God will forgive him, as well as I, & take that cold from him    he’s 68. yrs. old & colds are so hard on the old folk who haven’t strength enough to get rid of them,     but now, I’ll have to keep right after him,    I believe he will feel better tomorrow, if God will brake it tonight & I pray & trust He will.      I feel so weak & exhausted    don’t seem as if I can take care of him, but I know God is able,    I Praise Him & thank Him & all the Glory is His,    He is the Almighty,    I do tremble with fear for He knows, hears & sees all things,   Oh, forgive us & help us I pray in Jesus Name,    I love Thee Jesus & I do make mistakes but I try to do the right things.    I thank Thee for Miss Willitts & Pray  Thou will work through her in Wonderous ways, Amen. 

Tue. Jan. 9. 1951./ 1. eggs today./ I couldn’t talk Elbert in to staying home, but he said he was going to the Dr. & so he went & got some of the food & forgot the tea     I wanted it so bad, but he doesn’t care about tea    it’s coffee so he has plenty of that & whats the odds if I have a little of what I want,    Oh God help me to Keep Thy Pease & to be able to take care of my- self as long as I breath in Jesus Name  I ask and as soon as I have finished the work You would have me to do,   please take me quickly    I thank Thee Jesus Blessed Jesus, Amen.    It’s been just beautiful today wind’s some chilly, sun shone hot all day & it didn’t thaw today,    snow’s still on the ground.   I thank God we have a good fire & house is warm,    I can’t help thinking most of the time about the women & children running through the snow half clothed & half starved & of the children that couldn’t keep up & were lost & left way behind to freeze if they didn’t keep up with the rest    The bible is right    they talk peace & destruction coming fast,    Oh God help me to praise Thee in Spirit before I die   that I may be at rest in the future.    Bless Thy Holy Mountian Jeruselem & Her People, the slaves & people & fighting men & help them to remember to call on Thy Name be with every soul where ever it maybe all over the world & strengthen it & me in Jesus Name Amen.    I re- ceived a nice letter from Jean Monagon “Martha’s daughter” this morning,    she wrote a nice letter    we enjoyed it so much & I must try to ans. it soon,    I have to write to Anna- bel, Miss Willitts  Mrs. Bracket & Jean Ann.    Ella Jane never even sent me a Christmas card this yr.    she never even thanked Elbert for the pretty bed spread he sent her.    her mother was to have sent it

Tue. Jan. 9. 1951./ Page. 2693./ 2. eggs this day./    maybe she kept that like she does the dresses I give Bonita,    Nellie is so greedy,      I wish she craved the Lord as much as she does for this worlds good.    I received another DeHaan book of sermons today & letter from the D.A.V. – Well I had Elbert mail a letter to Boys Farm & one to Bonita & Nellie today.    I washed the dishes after dinner & cleaned up the stove once more & helped get dinner & I got the supper    I don’t feel able & am so tired I feel like crying.    Well I got Elbert doped & rubed & hot water bottle & flannels & now he’s resting & I wish I were but will have to fix fire once more before I turn in  & maybe reheat his hot water bottle    I tried to crochet a little today    I tried to pick off a little dollie from a picture & today I believe I hit the right angle.    it’s very pretty, a striking attractive piece but a puzzle to pick out but now I think if I get the right numbers of stitches in the chains, I will have it right,    it’s something to take my mind & relax my nerves.    I owe Mrs. Sprunk a letter & Miss. Clark a card. & her Sister.    It thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things. 

Wed. Jan. 10. 1951./ 6. eggs today/   Well, I didn’t get up very early “9-30”    I did a little fretting because Elbert forgot the tea & he was right beside the store, made him angry so he got up 5=30-a-m as usual & ate his break- fast & at 8-30-he took care of hens & went to Vermilion & got the tea, rice some peanuts & chocolate & came back & I had washed out part of my clothes & sit down,    my head going round & round     I had heate the water so as he brought the tea I made some & we had balance of chicken balls, & gravy & warmed up potatoes & saur- kraut,    I set an hour or so, just couldn’t make up my mind to finish, but I got at it & finished & starched my dress & got them most all dry,    I not going to try to dry the rags tonight    I put them in some water & let them stand untill tomorrow    my back & side hurt me so bad but I’ve got Elberts back rubed & a hot water bottle on him & all tucked in & it’s 10-15-    I’ll have to fix the fire yet & then thank God I‘m able & crawl off to bed.    I do thank God in Jesus Holy Name that I can do as much as I do & I know it’s only through Him that I get it done.    I received a nice letter from Mrs. Helen Greene from Lorain this morning, so I have to get after the letters soon or they will have the best of me     I like to get them.    I Praise Thee Jesus    It’s was so nice this morning with sunshine ,    then about 10-a-m- it clouded up & started to rain & snow & rain & now at 10.-30.-p.-m it’s still raining.    Jackie is molting again & he don’t feel very good.    I don’t know what caused him to molt. 

Thurs. Jan. 11. 1951./ page. 2694./ 6. eggs today./  Well, I have a cold in my throat & pray Jesus Thou Will that care of me.    I didn’t get up untill noon & I haven’t done much to day.    washed out my wool petticoat & dried up the rags,    Elbert went up for the milk & took care of hens & got the coal up & ashes out & got 3. buckets of water & emted slop pail    I washed dishes & he helped me with dinner & I got most of the supper.    I’ve drank all day & can’t get enough hot drink.    I thank God for all our blessings & that we can both get up & do a little,    I’ve bathed Elbert’s back & he can both[bath?] & get up & do a little,    I’ve bathed Elbert’s back & he greesed himself & I put a hot water bottle in with him & he’s sleepiing so I just got the fire fixed & am going to bed    I ach all over, hope & pray & trust I’ll be O.K. tomorrow & I give Jesus The Praise.    It’s been partly cloudy today, but late this after noon got really cloudy & wind went S.W.   Radio said 18 degrees & rain or snow.

Fri. Jan. 12. 1951./ 5 eggs today/  Well, I was sick all night & Elbert got up at 3-a-m- & fixed the fire & got me a cup of hot water to drink    I ate some rolls he got off the bread wagon & my cold was & still is bad.    got a sore raspy throat & my nose runing so bad.    I washed dishes & took care of bed & give Elbert his alcohol rub    & how much I’d like a rub down & to be taken care of.    I felt so bad I didn’t get up untill 12 noon then had to figure out something for dinner    Elbert cooked it.    I thank God in Jesus Name I can get up & that He is still taking care of me.    Glory to God in the Highest all the Power Gelory & Honor belongest to Him.    No mail today.    It’s been partly cloudy not very cold S.W. breeze.

Sat. Jan. 13. 1951./ 3. eggs today./ Loura Anne’s birth day. 16. yrs. old./ Well I sure got a bad cold    my lungs are so sore    it most takes top my head off when I cought but I got up at noon.    Elbert went up & got the milk & an- other rooster, he dressed it & cooked it,    they are young, about 6-Months old,   so cook tender in 3/4 hr.    We had gravy & he warmed up creamed potatoes.    I made hot biscuits 4 for supper.    I ironed my dress & skirt & Elbert’s 3 shirts & I sweat like rain    colds got after my kidneys & I can’t hold water & wet up all my rags so fast    don’t know if I’ll have enough to last till Mon.    I have to wash if I can stand up,    it’s a queer world today    not a soul to come in & lend a hand when one is sick,    but when you can do something for them, that’s wonderful,    the bible says to do unto others as we’d like to be done by,    but today they laugh & say they got all they can do to help themselves, let a lone helping some one else.    Well, I pray God will help us yet, to do his way     & I thank & Praise Him in Jesus Name for all things Amen.    I swept the floor yesterday,    that is I brushed up the middle.    My check came today, but Elbert didn’t get his yet

Sun. Jan. 14. 1951./ page. 2695./ 0. eggs today./  Well I don’t know what sort of day it really was only cloudy & then fog so thick we couldn’t see the neighbor’s houses    I felt so bad I didn’t get up & dress & I felt just terrible all night & Elbert got up 3 or 4 times & heat the hot wather bottle & a hot cloth on my chest     toward morning I began to sweat,    Elbert feels bad to but he’s kept use to going out side doing the chores.   it rained a misty rain & then it snowed,    I thank God in Jesus Name for all our many blessings    May all the Power Honor & Glory be His for ever & ever & I pray He will teach us His way    I thank Thee

Mon. Jan. 15. 1951./ 4. eggs today./  Well I felt so miserable this morning I thought I couldn’t get up,    but Elbert went after the milk & he left the heater going full tilt    this is the second time he’s done that,    so from now on no matter how I feel, I’ll have to look after the stove when he leaves the house,    the heat woke me & something said wake up, wake up quick & it sounded like knilling snaking & crackling,    I pilled out & stove & pipe were red hot.    that’s the way Vern’s wife went in the burning of the house & he said,    well, she wasn’t any good anyway & he didn’t figure on loosing any more than the house,    but, some how some one fixed up every thing & he got his insurance & harvested his wheat & wrote a couple of letters back & said he was moring back to Wayne Michigan, to start over.    Well, I hope pray & trust God will take care of me all the way & that I may be worthy of that care.    It snowed a slow easy snow & the evergreens were beautiful.    I got into bed after I cooled the fire down & when I got over shaking & got warm in bed again Elbert said he was going to Virmilion,    so as soon as he left I got up   took a hot bath & combed my hair & dressed & put kettle on & washed out my night gown & pillow slip    I had sweat untill they were wringing wet,    I washed the rags & nose rags & 4 towels & got them ready to wrinse when he came back,    he could only Whisper so I got him doped up & he carried some water & then some dinner    he’s lots better tonight, but feels bad all over    still has a cold    I feel rather useless tonight but truly thank God for the wonderful strength He gives us Glory to his Name.   We listened to Rev. Buser preach over the Radio last night.    It’s been snowed at least half the day & sun pecked out just once for perhaps a minute & got dark early tonight    not very cold yet. 

Tue. Jan. 16. 1951./ 4. eggs today./ Well, Elbert’s got up & got his washing half done or he done half his washing,  his union suit, pillow slip work shirt bath towel wash rag 2. prs. socks,  his blanket is next.    Poor boy, he even put the noodles in the beef broth & got them cooked for dinner.    & he took care of hens & washed up  roaster & fry pan & a stew pan or two from yesterday be fore he started his washing, he washed his sleepers also.    I received a letter from sister

Tue. Jan. 16. 1951./ page 2696./ 4. eggs this day./  Audrey a beautiful crocheted corner & edging on a linen handkercheif,   it was a birthday card & the kercheif & a 10.00 bill was in it & a note      & Ethel sent a linen hankie with a crocheted edge     With a crocheted woman of pink with a big flaring skirt a pink crochet put over flesh color arm with a big wide rimed hat crocheted in blue & blue flowers in hand & 6 at each gore at bottom of skirt, gores tapered from waist line with spaces between each betwine each gore & an oblong pink piece formed body from waist line up the corner on one Audrey sent is lacie & a pine apple pattern made to re-present a butter fly     its beautiful    they are both beautiful.     Loura Ann wrote a letter & thanked me for the 5.00 I sent to her.    Nellie wrote a letter in answer to the one I wrote to her,    she up again & said if they brought the boys, she would try to teach them.    Loura Ann said she was 16 yrs. old Jan. 13. 1951. & next yr. she would finish school,    but now she 16. she could work a little & earn her spending money.    I worked hard for what I earned & bought dress & under wear goods  for my 3. sisters & some for my mother,    I learned to buy good matoral,    I saved & bough a quanity from Sears Roebuck & Co.     I bought the finest pieces of calico from Offphers Drygoods Store & a lot of folk thought it was lawn dresses we wore & they didn’t see how we could afford them & they didn’t know I made all our dresses ,    I use to help mother make the mens shirts    then they took to buying them,    I made pants for them untill they they changed to long pants,    pa was a money graber & he got all he could from the boys, not caring if they had enough to buy there necessary clothing untill I put them wise to his tricks,     he called us girls & ma a bunch of moths,    said all we done was lay around & eat up his profits,    poor ma,      pa hated me because I stood her ground,     so, he did all the dirt he dared & he kept the thousand dollars that Uncle Harave Bonney gave him for each of us children & ma, a thousand dollars a piece & a thousand for him 9. thousand dollars.    Oh, Well, God has taken care of me through all my hardships & He is still taking care of me, even though I have to endure, lots of unnecessary hardships,    I been kicked, slapped, spite on & all maner of evil thinks said about me & cussed- ness done against me, still God helps me to come on top in Jesus Name,    I hope & pray I may be priveledged to pray to Him in Spirit soon.    I thank Him so much for His Tender Love & mercies To me He’s a Wonderful, Wonderful Jesus Who can    who can save our souls & heal our body & hear our every cry & help us.    Glory to God Amen, Hallelujah.   

Wed. Jan. 17. 1951./ page. 2697./ 4 eggs today./ Well I’m 66. yrs. old yesterday, & my body feels it, as soon as I get the work done God wants me to do & Praise Him in Spirit, I like to go home where I can rest      for it’s true,    there’s no rest here, for one of His & I believe I am one of His.    It’s been a beautiful day, partly Cloudy & just at noon we saw one of those long narrow fluffy streaks begin to appear in a portion of the blue sky    it seem to come from nowhere,    then a perfect cross begin to take form in the same way in another place the a perfect _____With a very light smooth white mist just below it & the long narrow fluffy cloud formed a hook that reached from center of top of ____ down under two more long narrow streaks formed about a yard a- part reaching from N.W. almost to S. West, & rolled into one & died    but there has been a strong S west breeze all day & all last night     the moon had wide bands of yellow, pea green & pink around it last night & sun was white as ice tonight & set in a light golden haze with streaks of colors both to the S. west & N. west of it & purple haze below it.     Well I got up at ten & washed out a few rags & towels & Elbert’s double cotton blankets & they got over half dry in that strong breeze      I wshed the big chair seat cover     it”s just a rag     I really detest that chair,    seem as if you just can’t keep it clean or in order & the arms look as if every body had wiped there dirty fingers on them,    it’s all rags,    I have to make another & I don’t know what out of    I haven’t got much of any thing left for that sort of thing.    Elbert wrong the blankets out two water & I wrong one out of two waters & I don’t have the strength to wring I feel dizzy headed & weak in me legs.     I ought to sweep & wipe up floors tomorrow, but I don’t know if I can    I have to darn socks & fix chair cover & I feel all washed out.    It’s quite warm out side & thawed a lot & I killed a fly on Elberts window this morning.    I do thank God for the wonderful things He does & I want so much to Praise Him in Spirit    I pray He will find me worthy in Jesus Blessed Holy Name   All Glory Praise & Honor be to Him. Amen. 

Thurs. Jan. 18. 1951./ 4. eggs today./  Well, I did the sweeping but didn’t wipe the floor up & I ought to wash my change of clothes to-morrow    I don’t know if I can     my arms ar so tired    I wrote Audrey a letter last night & after Elbert delivered the eggs this morning he mailed the letter in Vermilion, instead of Lorain    for he went on to Lorain any way to ask about Social money &they said it would be at least two weeks yet,    he got here at noon & we ate together     I slept late or laid & rested    I got so tired yes-terday.    I washed dishes & I haven’t felt very good all after noon so just sit around    I got the parsnips ready for supper & potatoes & put haddy to soak & got it ready to fry them after a while I 

Thurs. Jan. 18. 1951./ page. 2698./ 4. eggs this day. /  got the frying pan & put them on the stove    Elbert put the potatoes on to cook & the stew pan heating for coffee & I put parsnips on to cook & fish greese to heat & when all them were half done I started the fish,    it seem more than I could do but at last it was done,     I didn’t eat much, to tired.    & I was sick last night    went both ways & I can’t account for it.    Elbert just thought of the basement windows after I ask him if he had them open    & he’s been in bed but went to put on his pants & coat & is now on his way to shut them & he says floor is soaking wet down there,    I have to think of those things & he has to groan be cause the windows have to be opened & shut again at night.    Well Elbert can’t sleep    ate to much parsnip & fish & now hes bloated     to much water & gas.    I thought I’d write to Ethel but am to tired    guess I read awhile & go to bed.    I do love Jesus & Praise His Holy Name,    I Praise Father Son & Holy Ghost Amen. It’s been a beautiful day & the flys out in the sunshine.    Partly Cloudy S. wind. 

Fri. Jan. 19. 1951./ 1. eggs today./ Well, I only did the daily grind & made 2 tins of bread biscuits    helped a little more with the dinner & supper & crocheted a little,    I just terribly weak    coffee seems to make me sick    we had some for supper    I had to throw it up last night but didn’t know it was the coffee,    if there’s anything wrong with it I pray I do heave it up tonight.   I haven’t eaten much today & not enough nurishing food.    Elbert got a pork shoulder or shank & that made me sick so I don’t know what’s wrong.    Elbert got a big news paper from Carl Betz from Califonia, today.    Well I’m going to try to read a little & go to bed    I’m so tired & I really ought to have got another letter off my mind today for I’ve got a number to write.    I thank my Father in Heaven in Jesus Name for the strength He gives me each day  Glory to God, I Praise Thee Jesus Blessed Pure True & Holy forever & ever Amen.    I cut Elberts hair to day.    It’s been a beautiful day, partly cloudy, but quite warm    Elbert spade a few rows of dirt today, but his back hurts. 

Sat. Jan. 20. 1951./ 5. eggs today./ Well I haven’t done much today    I received a nice card & note from Mrs. Goll today    I’ll sure be glad when I can get to work    I need a dress for church so bad & a hat, but it will soon be Spring again & I wont need a hat so much.    I have only did my daily doz.    arms so tired    I did-n’t get my change of clothes rubed out,    so Mon. I’ll have to try    Georgie Snyder had a big wash out today & tonight, not cold    flys are out side flying around today.    I made a little handkercheif like the one Audrey sent to me out of varegataed thread    it’s pretty but not near as pretty as the one she sent to me,    hers was light lemon yellow & so pretty.    Well I’m going to read & go to bed,    I shut my door last night so rested a little better.    I thank God in Jesus Name   He is & ever will be  Amen.

Sun. Jan. 21. 1951./ Page. 2699./ 5. eggs today./  Well we’ve been home all day & Listened to Rev. Buser preach tonight,    He preached a very good sermon,    I pray many souls will be saved & that the Lord will help me to get a dress & a hat so I can go church again     I need a pr. of over shoes also.    It turned cold last night & snowed     Wind went & still is N. West.   I’d like to feel free to rest at night but can’t rest with door open,    I’ve always slept with it shut & Locked.    I heard it tried night before last.    Well I pray the Lord will give me strength to go to Church again,    not a soul has been here since Jan. 5. on Fri.   I gave her the dollar to make the ten for 2. mo’s I hadn’t received my check so haven’t turned in 5 for this mo.    Oh, Well, Jesus Knows, I’d rather go to the other church    I like it there much better    they are so loveable there.    It’s cold tonight    some snow on the ground.    I thank & Praise God for all my blessings & Pray He Will help me out of the rutt I’m in,    I ask in Jesus Name & Praise Him for all things, Amen.

Mon. Jan. 22. 1951./ 5. eggs today./  Elbert went to Lorain,    he has to report every Mon. untill he gets his money.    So, I got up & took a bath & tried for an hour & a half to cut my toe nails & rub the dead skin from bottom of my feet,    the callases are so thick on the balls of my feet,     but, I had got it. done, my stocking darned, my wool skirt     had to have a string in the belt & I got that done,    my prayers said, my hair combed  my teeth cleaned,    Oh yes,  I dressed myself, shook up the bed and opened the window    come into the kitchen   fixed the fire, went into Elbert’s room   shook up his bed, opened the window & then shut his door & turned on gas   set water to heat for hot drink & washed my hands & made hot tea & set down just as Elbert came in,    and he said he felt so tired, so he had hot tea & then we had dinner,    I washed up all the dishes today,  roaster from Sun. & several stew pans.    I’ve felt so terribly weak today,     I hope I can wash, through tomorrow rags & my change of clothes & what few things Elbert has    he only changes heavy union suit every two weeks, when he washes them.    I crocheted a new corner for kercheif today from part of the doily,I picked out last week.    We had our supper & I washed up dishes & maybe now I’ll read & go to bed,    we listened to the news & Elbert told me he stopped & talked with Mrs. Cranage & Ruth, they are as well as usual.    It’s been a nice day  strong wind going from N. West to S. East & sort of chilly partly cloudy today. & the snow from last night “very light” is still on the ground.    I saw a pheasent out behind the park today. 

Tue. Jan. 23. 1951./ page. 2700./ 4. eggs today./  Well, I did my washing & I’m tired,    I’ve got most of it dried    I washed both dresses & so I’ll have to iron one to put on in the morning,    Elbert went to Vermilion & got a few groceries & he went up & got the milk    We bought 5 young roosters & the Mrs. was charging him 1.38 more than they cost, but he said she made it right & said she was sorry,    I gave him 10.00 that I had borrowed & so he paid her out of that.    I had borrowed it to pay for a jacket I bought of Mrs. Gunsenhauser & now she’s sent me a bill for the jacket,    Elbert knows I borrowed it to pay for the Jacket, for she wanted me to charge it & I said no    if I couldn’t pay for it I wouldn’t take it & I go out to eht car & see if brother had it,    I did, he gave me a 10.00 bill    I gave it to her & she gave it & the Jacket to a dark haired clerk,    she went back to cash register & wrapped the Jacket & gave it & the change to me    I ask if the bill was in the package marked paid    she noded & I undone it when I got in the car & showed it to Elbert & noticed bill was not in it & told Elbert & he said We know it’s paid & if she dares send a bill “& he started the car for home”    I’ll never bring you here to shop again.    So now  she’s sent the bill, such a terrible thing to do to me.    May God convict there souls & deal with them in His way.  

Wed. Jan. 24. 1951./ 5. eggs today./  Well I got the ironing done & rags dried & Elbert killed a hen     her  back was picked raw & another hen was all blood & she was the on that should have been killed,    that’s two & he don’t know any more about hens now than when he started.    I’ve felt terribly tired all day,    I hope to wipe up floors tomorrow & perhaps some of the dust & clean Jackies cage.    I ought to write letters 2-40-clip “I am so slow of late”,     & I ought to sew,    Well, if I live maybe I’ll get some of it done by & by.     I didn’t get up today untill noon & then it just seemed as if I couldn’t,    but, I got the daily round done & that’s all,    I thank God in Jesus Holy Sacred Name for our blessing & hope I’ll soon be able to go back to church as His living testimony 

Thurs. Jan. 25. 1951./ 2. eggs today./  Felt so bum, I only did the sweeping & what else I had to do,    it’s been a nice day but a little colder    & it’s snowed a little in showers even while the sun was shining,    so, Radio says, the same weather for tomorrow only colder    Radio said 6 above zero tonight.    No mail tonight.    Elbert got 2. qts. of milk this a-m.    another hen died today.    Seems rather queer but I can’t get around to find out what’s wrong.    God help us in Jesus Name, Amen.

Fri Jan. 26. 1951. page 2701. / 6. eggs today./  Well, with a great deal of effort I got the floors wiped up & I only ate one meal today either    & I feel to weak to work,    but Elbert’s tired of helping me,    he’s got some bones out in his neck today,    I had some out yesterday    seemed as if I just couldn’t work,    so he’d had his turn at it today,    Ive rubed his neck with vick’s & put hot clothes on it but still, the right bone don’t go back     some did go back but 2 are badly swollen    I hope & pray they will be O.K. tomorrow,    God can put ’em back quick as a wink    my arms are to tired to write.    Well, got daily doz done & rubed Elberts neck & now I’ve got to wait for the fire to burn down so I can fill it up for night.    I do thank God for my healings & for His Love & Mercy & for saving my soul & I pray He will ever keep me. Amen. 

Sat. Jan. 27. 1951./ 3 eggs today./   Well I got up,    but seemed as if I just couldn’t    Elbert’s neck was still hurting him,    I tried to fix the dinner    felt as if I’d throw up    & then as if it was going both ways & then as if I might pass out,    but I managed to get on the can & it run like water.    I got the can cover to throw up in,    but, once again it went the other way,    at last I got up & went out to Kitchen    washed & got a cup of hot drink    stomach begin to settle    Elbert had got up while I was in bedroom & finished getting the dinner    it was stone cold when I got my stomach settled,    I was to empty for one thing    I didn’t have only one meal yes-terday so I drank 2 cups milk before going to bed,    not all at once, but alittle while apart     I felt so bad I did-n’t get up untill 11. oclock,  well at 2-30-p-m.    I set some bread, “so weak & shaking like a leaf”    I made 2. big tins biscuits    I ate some supper, but I still feel rocky & Oh, so weak.    I’d be so happy to go hone to Jesus,  I’m sick of everything here.    I love Jesus more than any thing in this world & with Him I don’t know how I could possibly live, for life wouldn’t be worth living    N. East breeze today   thawed off part of the snow that fell early this morning.    Elbert says it isn’t freezing outside tonight.    I thank my Father in Heaven for all our many many blessing in Jesus Name Amen. 

Sun. Jan. 28. 1951./ 8. eggs today./  Pa’s birthday    he would be 89 yrs. old, today     I have felt so terribly weak today    Elbert complaining of feeling sick & dizzy,    but he felt stronger, a lot than I,     for he’s planing on going to Lorain in the morning to see about his money,    I’ve tried to cook, but felt as if I’d pass out,    I ate a little food twice, today,    maybe I’ll feel better tomorrow     we listened to Shrien preach in Buser’s place to night,    he picked out some good scriptures & he preached a good sermon,    he repeats himself to often & that takes to much time when on the Radio,    the singing was good tonight & sounded the best yet over the Radio.    We have been home alday.    Elbert went up for milk & back,    he met Georgie Snyder on her way home “she had gone afoot with Georgia May up to Highway to get a buss to go back to Oberlin College,    her dad went to work

Sun. Jan. 28. 1951./ page. 2702./ 8. eggs this day./   early this a-m.    he drives to Elyria & works on New York Central Rail Road.    Elbert stopped & talked to Georgie, she said she fell & bruised her self rather badly, thought her back was brake, but was only bruised & she walked into the house with Bill’s help & up the steps    & Bill was just going to work,   but called & office & told them he couldn’t come then,    he called the Dr.    she told Elbert she could sympathize with me now for she Knew how bad it hurt,    she said Bob left for training camp two weeks ago,     he left his car for her to drive & it’s setting right where he left it at the back door.    Well I thank God in Jesus Name that He does take care of us    I’ve felt rather low in spirit at times,    with no one here on earth to care so long as I can get up,    I hate to think what it would be like if I couldn’t get up to help myself at all,    I pray God will have mercy & take me before that time comes.    if I only had some one younger than I that could do the little things & wait on me when I really needed it,    how wonderful it would be,    well He has helped me thus far & I feel sure He’ll take care of me all the way,    Glory to God in the Highest.    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thy Holy Name for ever & ever Amen. 

Mon. Jan. 29. 1951./ 4. eggs today./  Well, I washed out my few clothes & the towels & rags & Elberts socks & wool pieces he had a-round his neck     & I still have a big wool piece to wash.     I received some cards or pamplets from Sister Hance,    they are having a man of God “Who is a healer” Who will preach & heal at 31st Church begining Jan 30 to Feb 11th.    I thank God & will give Him all the Praise for all things in Jesus Name,    I’m feeling happy inside, Glory to God

Tue. Jan. 30. 1951./ 4. eggs today./  And I wrote Jean Ann Monagon a letter today.    Now I have one started to Sister Hance to 31st. Church,    she sent me two leaflets to get out or give to otehrs to come hear a man of God Who has the gift of healing & there are such a lot who need the healing    I for one need the Holy Ghost.& to be healed of several things.    Oh God,   have mercy & help me this time I pray, by converting Elbert & filling & healing him I ask in Jesus Holy Name & give Thee all the praise & Glory forever & ever Amen    it’s been a beautiful day,    but real cold & tonight they told us 10 thousand acres of tomatoes in bloom & last night the cold turned them a dark brown & it was as cold tonight they would be last, & many more vegetables    Jesus is coming Soon & I hope we will all be ready.    Elbert took a cold Mon.   & his eyes look swollen & he has felt bad all day & I want to go to Church so bad

Tue. Jan. 30. 1951./ page. 2703./ 4. egg this day./ & I leak so bad & am so weak    but I’m going if God will help me to get there     it’s bad to leave the house to long    it’s so cold     Well I must finish writing to Sister Hance & I hope to get several more done    I thank God He has answered my prayer to send a healer into our mist & I’m going with He help, Amen. 

Wed. Jan. 31. 1951./ 3. eggs today/ Wyns birthday 78 yr./    I wrote a letter last night to Sister Hance & tried to write to Sister Kanary,    but I can’t write & talk at the same time any more.    I received a nice card & note from Mrs. Kanary & a leaflet & a card from Miss. Clark    she’s had the flu.    & my bra from the Moore’s corset shop today,     & I have wrote a card back to Miss Clark & a letter partly wrote to Mrs. Kanary & one wrote to Jean Ann Monagan, hope to finish letter & write card to Audrey, (I did)    she fell & hurt her hip again  poor girl,     she’s had such a lot of hurts.     It’s been cold & snowed some & sun shone some this morning,    got dark early tonight & was snowing hard    my feet are just so cold & I’m sweating     I feel so exosted

Thurs. Feb. 1. 1951./ 7. eggs to day./  Received note from Miss Moore’s Corset shop telling me she had missed me at Christmas & that she had sent the bra.    Well I don’t like it perhaps it’s because I haven’t worn a corset cover or tight fitting waist for so long.     Elbert gave the postman 3- letter & 2 post cards to mail    hope they are on there way & that the one to sister Hance will reach her O.K.    I put a dollar bill in it.    Well, I haven’t done much today     cooked rice & noodles in chicken broth for supper,     we had biscuits & gravy for dinner.    so we’ll have to eat more rice & noodles for dinner tomorrow    I received a book from DeHaan,    it’s more about Russia & just wehat I’d been trying to pick tout that was,  the countrys in with agreement with Persia, that, providing, “in the event of war” free acess of Russia through the land of Persia to the middle East & to Palestine, that happened 19. yrs. ago in 1932.    In 1935, 3 yrs. after this treaty;   the Name of Persia was changed to Iran     so much talked about in the news papers of today.    It’s been very cold & snowed a lot today,    only very little sun today & it set yellow in a snow bank.  I thank Thee Dear Heavenly Father for showing me & helping me to see & understand & I pray & hope & trust to help others to be saved in Jesus Name.  Amen. 

Fri. Feb. 2. 1951./ 6. 3ggs today./  Well it’s sure been a cold day    windows been frosted all day & had to keep the fire to keep the house warm & Radio says most everything tied up,    railroad strike, buss strike & [ ?]     mens wages    things look bad    I pray I’ll be found

Fri. Feb. 2. 1951./ page. 2704./ 6. eggs this day./  worthy in Jesus Holy Name.    Well if the mail don’t get though & food,    I wonder what’s going to happen     things are working out according to Gods Word    He spoke 2 thousand yrs. or more, ago  & still the people of to day don’t understand or read & study God’s word to see.    Oh Jesus, forgive us and help the peope of to day don’t understand or read & study God’s word to see.     Oh Jesus, forgive us and help the peple to try to understand.    It’s been terribly cold today & Elberts back & hips have pained him so bad,    he’s been trying to work out some word puzzles, that takes up his time & keeps his mind.    I thank Thee Jesus for our blessings & pray Thou will bless all those who went out to church tonight    I want to go so bad.   send the old time power & fire & give them a real blessing & teach them Thy ways  & Thy Will in Jesus Name I ask & thank Thee. 

Sat. Feb. 3. 1951./ 6. eggs today./ Jim & Jean are 17 yrs. old today & Jim will soon be in the Service,    God help him to learn about Thee fast  to learn how to take care his soul first    and Jean Ann his twin sister & Joan to,  Who will be 16. Mar. 12.     Well I got the rag & a few pieces and got them dried & most of them put away,     I washed & old all wool blanket that Elbert had around his shoulders & head while he was having the flu.    that had been over looked  I  believe I had his things all cleaned up now.     I received a letter from Mrs. Gunsenhauser saying she didn’t mean I owed her anything, she was sorry I took that atitude.    she sent my letter back, I had written on her bill,     so now I’ll keep it as a receipt & send her a card & thank her & take the blame, although it wasn’t my fault.    It hasn’t been quite so cold to day, or tonight,    last night seemed as if I’d just get the fire fixxed then I’d have to do it again    windows were froze thick & hard, but to-night they are free of any ice.    Elbert worked since Mon. on the puzzle & yesterday I filled in one that gave me a big score 397 a total of 1358 points.    I hope to send it in Mon. for I only have untill Feb. 6. to send in first one.    I have to write Miss Willetts & Annabel next.   I have the card wrote fo Huron & the D.A.V. letter all ready except putting in money order.   and note to thank them, for card they sent me, to thank me for last yrs. money orders.    Well I have to wash dishes & go to bed.    I thank God for His word & for helping to undersant in my Dear Jesus Name.    I Praise Thee Jesus & love Thee most of all.

Sun. Feb. 4. 1951./3. eggs today./  Not quite so cold today    only down to 20 degrees above zero.    Elbert went up for the milk & back O.K.    It’s been a very nice day, sunshine all day & we see a bit patch in the sky about6 the length of the door & half as wide with all the colors of the rainbow in it.    Elbert  said it was what they call a sun dog    it was north of the sun & little west & the sky N.W. was a pinkish purple & lots of wind strikes also.    We listened last Sun & This to 4 square at 

Sun. Feb. 4. 1951./ page 2705./ 3 eggs this day./   Amherst.    Buser went to California to conference & Rev. Scherion preached for him,    he done farely well.    Rev. Buser came on the air just before they went off the air,    Mrs.Buser had said he would be coming or starting home Wed, maybe he came sooner than he had planed.   DeHaans book came & it explains some of the things I tried to dig out of Ezekiel, Joel, & Daniel & I’m glad for he explains it so plain any one could un-derstand it.    I’m sorry it’s so cold,    I want so much to go to heard that.    Rev. Hardt preach & see the people healed & praise the Lord & be filled & healed myself & hope Elbert will be converted filled & healed also.    Glory to God in the highest   I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee. 

Sun. Feb. 5. 1951./6. eggs this day./   Well Elbert sold the went to Lorain today  didn’t get back untill 2.30-p-m. he see Audrey & had lunch with her & she thinks she’s got to give up her work for a while,    her fingers get so poisoned from dye from the goods & she feels so tired out & weary,  Oh God please help her, she’s only 55.yrs old, she’s worked hard since Martha was a baby, 39 yrs. the 3rd of June this 1951.    & she’s had such a hard life in many ways,    I’d like to help her if only I could poor child.    My sisters & brothers, but I took care of them so long they seem very much like my own.    Elbert bought a bag of grain ______ but he hasn”t sold the eggs yet.    I riped up my dress   took belt out & made it longer & sewed it back in a gain    had to make two new button holes & fell the belt down by hand inside    got it all done & fixed the top of my petticoat    it was to long in the front so cut top off & fix it all over.    Praise God He helped me by giving me strength to get it done,    I thank Him and Praise Him in Jesus Holy Name.   With out Him life wouldn’t be worth living & it’s getting terrible    foods so high & world in turmoil on both side.  

Tue. Feb. 6. 1951./ 12. eggs today./ Received a card from Nellie & one from Miss Clark.    Nellie said Bonney Bell was home with her 3 children for a few days    Joe did stay but came back for them in a few days,    Nellie said they were as sweet as could be & were very well behaved, but that there wasn’t a dull moment.    I reckon that would tire Nellie though for she’s not very well.    & Audrey’s not very well & Elbert told me Audrey fell & hurt her hip & then Gertie slipped & fell & bruised her back sides & was lame & sore,    Oh God Please save souls,    We know the time is very near for Thy coming.  

Tue. Feb. 6. 1951. page. 2706./ 12. eggs this day./  I wish I could help each one that need help,     but, somehow I’m so weak of late and I know it wont be much longer for me here, at the rate I’m going.    I haven’t done very much to day,    helped cook dinner & washed dishes & looked after b eds & rooms & every thing is getting so dirty & so terrible dusty,    I washed some wood work yesterday and today my stomach hurts me just terrible & my bowels been runing off again today,    I weak & shaky,    I pray God will have diminion over me soul & body in Jesus Name.    Nellie’s birthday    she is 54. yrs. old. & tomorrow’s John’s birthday.

Wed. Feb. 7. 1951./ 4. eggs today./   We were home all day,    I didn’t do much, some darning & daily round & we tried on more puzzle & got the highest score yet    every letter is 32 points or over,    Well, I wrote a letter to Nellie & put in a pretty birth day card,    I wanted to send it before her birthday,    but, Elbert didn’t go to town,   untill this morning,    he took the eggs & sold 7. doz. 4.90 & he bought a bag of mash $4.57 & a cabbage head cost 56 cents today.    I also sent Jim Jean & Joan a birthday card each, 12 cents postage.    Elbert said roads are clear only slippy in a few places.    It was real cold last night but not quite so bad to day.    I forgot to write about the wild geese we saw    there were more than a 100    I would say close to 150 at least going toward the N. East.   Wind is S. & little West today & went a little N. West & sun shone bright while it snowed a gale.    Oh, yes  I patched two of my shirts & Elbert sewed jpatches of leather on his glove fingers & thumbs, the one’s he uses to pic up coal    I thank & Praise God for all our blessing in Jesus Name.   

Thurs. Feb. 8. 1951./ 11. eggs today./  Elbert went today with the eggs,    I forgot to write last night it took me so long to write Nellie’s letter & so,  I forgot myself & wrote the eggs & cards for yesterday instead of today & the mash & cabbage & two short steaks & boiling meat that cost 2.08;     It was real cold toward morning & raw wind this morning,    Elbert left at 10-15-a-m.    & I got at the washing & got it all that’s mine except my blankets,    Elbert thinks he’ll wash his clothes in the morning.    I got mine all dry.    I thank God for helping me get it done, in Jesus Name.    It’s been a nice day.    it snowed about 12 or 12-30-p-m & then cleared off untill stars were clear & so bright & the sun shone untill late after noon today,  then clouded up again.    Elbert got home a little after 1-p-m.     I was most done washing except my dress,    I finished that after we ate.    I Praise Thee Jesus.

Fri. Feb. 9. 1951./ 11. eggs today./ Well, I baked bread  2. tins white & 2 tins rusk    my arms to tired tonight,    been quite cold wind S & West,    new moon was the 6th. and its so clear you can see the whol circle,    it’s quite cold tonight & was last night    frost was so thick it looked like snow & didn’t leave untill noon.    Elbert has felt very punk today     he took a little more cold selling eggs & his eyes & head are hurting him so bad all day.    I thank God He cares for

Fri. Feb. 9. 1951./ page. 2707. / 11. eggs this today/ me & I pray He will help me to do my part in every way I can & fill me & keep me so in Jesus Name,    I thank Thee & praise Thee Jesus.    I sent one puzzle & Elbert hopes to go to town in the morning & so he’ll mail this one 429 points making a total score of 1390 points.    We had to figure out the objects  6 of them & then fill in a 5 letter word between the 7 letter words    I am going to fasten  the puzzle to this page,    each letter has a point e-32-&-33-r-34 & H- 35-points.   The first word object I used up & down was compass & gorilla for second word up & down I had to use 3rd. letter from the top of each word & fill in with 3 letters between to make another word    I used ete making the word meter next 7 letter word up & down    I used bagpiepe & next one I used Sundial,    I used there 3rd letters, green being the cross word & at the bottom of middle two words, I had to use last letter on gorilla & the last letter on bagpipe so I  used the 5 letter word Hater, then from H & from r we had to go down, using object pelican & parasol cross wise & make a 4 letter word, using a in pelican,    I used Hear & Parasol    I used crosswise & had to use first a, filling in between r & a so I used r e a r for the 4 letter word so my letters ete were 32-33-32 & ree were 34-32-32 & H-T-r-35-33-34 & last 32-34.    the very highest points I could get was 429 points, then we have to add it to there 6. object score 961 poings.making a totla score of 13,90 points,  well, its interesting & livens up the brain.    Elbert got his social Security check 93.00 & Elyria Court House sent Frank Bonney’s tax blank to Elbert instead of Frank Bonney.    

Sat. Feb. 10. 1951./ 10 eggs today./   Well, I washed out Elbert’s sleeps, pillow-slip & what few things I had dirty & the towels & dish towels,    Elbert went to Vermilion to get some food canned & other wise’s {?} for us & when he got back I was done with all except his union suit & work shirts & so he washed them out & he took off the shirt he had on & washed that also,    to there wont be many clothes for Mon. & perhaps I can get the blankets next week,    I hope I hope I can.   I planed on going to Church in the morning & now the wind is starting to blow hard & in buffs.    but I still hope to get off for 31st. Church with God’s help,   I pray I can.    I’m terribly tired    I swept all three rooms & dusted,    I wiped the ceiling & walls & thats a big job  & Elbert is feeling so tired out & he don’t know why,    he complains feeling tired like I have & still do feel & I’m so sorry for him     he looks tired, black around his eyes, hollow eyed & his tonic rears over the least thing.    I think his nerves are bad.     he frets because he wants to work & isn’t able,    I’m in the same fix, but why fret?    I thank God He take care of me & I feel so bad & sorry for the folk on the other side, for they are having a famine on the other side & thousands are homeless, old & young alike,   it’s terrible,    but, God said it would be so & food is going up in price,    you can bring home 4 bags of food “paper bags are 15 inches wide & 18 inches high folded”   & what food you get in cost 5.00 per. bag,    it’s bad here but worse over there where they don’t have any & where the watch the garbage cans to get just a bite or two    wish so much I could give part

Sat. Feb.10.1951./ page. 2708./ 10. eggs this day./  of all I have    food clothes & warmth & even a warm bed & covers,    God have mercy I pray & help me to do that which Thou would I should do.    I Praise Thee & thank Thee Jesus Blessed Pure True & Holy.    It’s been a nice day    cold wind but nice sun allday S. West wind. 

Sun. Feb. 11. 1951./ 8. eggs today./ Well I didn’t get to go to Church, the wind blew hard but,    it thawed a lot today Elbert felt so bad,    but he’s going to Lorain in the morning,   I pray Oh God that Thou will in Jesus Name turen him to Thee, I pray & trust Thou wilt.    It’s been a long day    I crave to be in church in the services & I pray God in Jesus Holy Name will fill & heal me & use me for His work.   I than Thee & Give Thee all the Praise & Glory for ever & ever , amen.    We listen to Rev. Buser Preach tonight,    he’s been to California to the ministers conference & he must have been refilled with the Spirit of God,    for he sure got busy & preached with a vim.    Help us each one to do Thy Holy will Jesus Blessed Pur & Holy Jesus.    Wind is still S.West at 9-p-m & has been so allday, all last night.    Sun shone all day.    Elbert’s took more cold & feels like {bugging?] the store    I saw two big flys crawling aournd on the front door glass at noon today.   

Mon. Feb. 12. 1951./ 10. eggs today./   Presendent Lincoln’s birthday 126 yrs. old today,    so they day,    I received a letter from Revus Mr. & Mrs. Harwell     they are in Iowa & have 2 churches 20 miles apar & it’s been below zero & lots of snow  cold & it’s hard to travel 20 miles in such cold weather once or twice a week.    I received a letter from Sister Kanary saying they were having a packed house every night,     the front & iles filled in with chairs & lots were being saved & healed  Praise God Whom all blesing flow in Jesus Dear Holy Name, Glory, Hallelujah    I Praise the Lord.    I thank Him for answering prayer & filling the church & converting  filling & healing the peoples,     I Praise Thee Jesus & for lifting me some & I pray Thou will fill me & heal me & brother, also.    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise thee.    Elbert went to Lorain,    but the office force was out today & so he’s planing on going back tomorrow.    It’s been warmer today    30 degrees nice sun and raw wind   S. West, strong & puffy.  alday & alnight

Tue. Feb. 13. 1951./ 7. eggs today./ Well Elbert went to Vermilion,    but had to leave his car there & go the rest of the way to Lorain by buss.    he found that since he got the social Security check, he couldn’t have the compensaition money,    so he walked out far enough to see the Harbor tug breaking up the ice out the river & piers & she was still going out between breake walls & beyond    was clear blue water    then he had to hurry to get the buss & it had deture way out & around & back into Vermilion.    the river has a bad ice gorge & highway covered with water up to floor of buss when they left the maine highway.    Elbert siad the buss took him out into a part of the country he hadn’t see before,    Well, he got back to his car & back hone at 10. to 1-p-m.    he’s tired    he doesn’t feel very well but does all the chores & said he was glad to get back home before it be-

Tue. Feb. 13. 1951./ page. 2709./ 7 eggs this day./  -gan to storm,    it’s been quite warm & rained in a lot of places & late this after noon it started to mist & then rain & then sleet & now at 9-p-m it’s sleeting hard & the ground is froze again.    I received a nice letter from Sister Kanary yesterday today & a short rather Kirt note from Sister Sprunk from Vermilion,    she said they were having goog meeting but the weather was so bad for people to come out & that they were having good meetings in 4 square Vermilion & that she was feeling fine.    queer world, isn’t it?    Well, the sisters at 31st. make me feel welcome always,  Praise God in Jesus Name.   We had a few lines from Bonita    & thse sent us little Bonita’s picture   George was home that day they took the pictures so he didn’t get one of himself,   but all Three sent a Valentine,    it’s has 4 roses & some voilets & for-get -me-nots, a big bee right in the center of the middle rose which is seperate from the card & has a stem that sticks through a slot in card & form a standard on stem    it says I love You & behind the rose is a very red heart & at top of card a red bow & red ribbon weaves in & out & ties bow at bottom beneath rose & under the top bow    it says Bee mine,   it’s real sweet & I enjoided it so much.     I pray God will bless Bonita & her Children & Nellie & all her children.    Bonita didn’t write as much as usual, as if something was wrong.    Sister Hance or some one sent them a leaflet of the Rev. Hardt thats been at 31st. church for the passed two weeks & they sent it to me    I wish they would go to at least one meeting,    I pray they will & God’s will be done, Amen.    It’s still sleeting at 10-30-p-m & getting colder    Cld N. east strong wind.    I ought to have wroten letters but felt to bum & it’s been cloudy real dark all day.

Wed. Feb. 14. 1951./ 5. eggs today./  Today is Valentine Day,    it’s been cold, but sun is like a Spring sunset,   but it didn’t feel like it & tonight my feet are so cold.    I haven’t done much all day    felt sorto fo bum since 5 oclock oclock    I drank a cup of tea & drank some milk & I had such pain in my stomach,    I took a big does of olive  oil,    but it, or my stomach feels some better,    I ate a little & got the little cramps    I hope it will be O.K. tomorrow,    I have only had one meal in 24 hrs.    I’m afraid to eat & afraid to drink.    They should pray over my handkercheif tonight    I thanking & Trusting all will be well with my soul & body in Jesus Name.   

Thurs. Feb. 15. 1951./ 9. eggs today./ Well, I felt so bum, but I washed out what dirty clothes I had & the two old wool blankets    thought I’d only do one, but glad I got both done.  for I have two more that are so dirty & then I’ll have 2 cotton blankets on Elbert’s bed & they are so big & heavy to handle.   Wind’s been & still is N. East   not so cold   Radio said tempture going down to 20 degrees today,   it froze after the sleet & is still froze & Radio said, it rained South of us & Vermilion river was bad   ice piled up with in 4 ft. of the bridge. 

Fri. Feb. 16. 1951./ page. 2710./ 14. eggs today./  Well, I been not much good today & I was just sitting aft4er dinner when Miss Clark came in,    she isn’t feeling very good yet,    she had the flu & her legs are weak & her body also,    but she get out & gads [?] all over & she comes over to talk,    she’s worried about her sister & one of her brothers,    he’s in the hospital & she isn’t able to go to him    but the woman he had rooms with writes to her & her sister Eleanor has moved in with a queer woman & so she’s in hot water, for Eleanor says she wont write to her any more    they are bothe eldewrly women,   it’s terrible the way they fuss & quarel, two sisters.    Elbert took Miss Clark up to the end of the road to get the buss,   it was sprinkling some & she could waite in the car,    I didn’t know what to give her    I gave her 2. eggs & a bag of fresh apples,    I think she needs food.    We are thinking of killing a rooster tomorrow & sending her a part of it,    she’s real thin & looks as if wshe needs feeding up.   The wind went S. east    sun shone4, not real clear, part the day   raining a little from 3-p-m.  on untill dark,   she was going up to 31st. Church with some one tonight,    I pray God will in Jesus Blessed Name give her more strength again.    She says Sister Eppler is doing well & has about 40 people coming to Church & 22 or so young folks beside the little children.    Praise God I pray he will help them to bring in more & more & make each one a blessing to Him.   I thank Thee & praise Thee for all things & for my healing again, Glory Hallelujah, I thank Thee, Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost Amen.

Sat. Feb. 17. 1951./ 6. eggs today./ I’m so happy Jesus hears & ans. prayer I’m still believing & I thank Jesus & Praise God in Jesus Name for all things great or small & I love those 31st St. church sisters & folks who trust & believe Jesus is able to do all things,   He made us & He can truly mend us & I thank , Praise & give Him all the Honor & Glory forever & ever, Amen.   Glory to God Hallelujah    I love Thee Jesus.    I’m feeling better and trusting for a full recovery,    I do need to be with God’s Children I know. It’s been a nice day but mostly cloudy    not very cold    the wind was west late this afternoon,    I got my tax blank 10.19,   it sure took a big junk,    I use to pay 5 one half & 6. next half yr.    I received a get well card from Sister Eppler & she’s sort of demanding I get well & re-turn to church.     & I got my handkercheif from 31st. church & a letter of cheer from Sister Honary    she’s truly good for what ever as wrong with you    May God truly bless her.    I sent a bag of potatoes onions & carrots & beets a few nuts a piece of cheese 3 biscuits & a qt of broth & several pieces of chicken & a can of corn & one of milk,    she’s so very thin & needs some one to take care of her    she looks after several others.

Sun. Feb. 18. 1951./ 12. eggs today/   Praise God, He healed me & give me enough strength to go to 31st. church & Rev. Hardt prayed for me this morning & strength to go.

Sun. Feb. 18. 1951./ page. 2711./ 12. eggs this day./  back to Vermilion    Sister Eppler preached a good Sermon,    her cousins came in for evening service,    they have a church in Sandusky Ohio    they got some one else to preach tonight,   while they came over here to listen to a sermon    they had a little boy about 10 yrs. old & then there was Dorthy & Lindy & there 2. children   Eddy West & there 2. children  Mr. Smith & his 2 girls  Mrs. Horning  her 2 girls & one boy & Mrs. Sprunk Elbert & I.   Tom, Rony & Mrs. Eppler.    I missed Mr. Bockman & Mr. Whitman & Miss Clark.    We came home & ate chicken rice soup & had a cup of hot drink    It rained a light misty rain while we were in church & part the way home,    moon was trying to shine when we started for church,    Oh, God Thou are so kind to have one such as me to deal with & help me up and going again,    I thank thank Thee & Praise Thee in Jesus Name & pray I’ll be able to go back & be filled & praise Thee in Spirit Amen.   

Mon. Feb. 19. 1951./ 12. eggs today./ Frank went 18 yrs ago today/ Well I made some pie crust  the other day & today after I got the table cleaned up & the dishes washed up I made two apple pies,    I got out of the practice making pie crust,    but, it tasted quite good.    I had a coughing spell at supper time hurt me so bad     guess my blood pressure is to low once again & I’m rather short for breath, when I coughed the blood left my hands & they turned so white & then it went back with such force, it made them ach so bad & it made a place in the left side of my fore head hurt for a long time    Elbert looks sick this after noon & evening & frightened    I’d like to know what’s wrong with him     he’s so nervious & his hands & fingers are on the move continually & his stomach burns so much of the time.   he twists everything all up that you tell him & some times or maybe I should say oft times I wonder about him.    I received receipt from D.V.A. & also a letter from Miss. Clark & I have cause for wonder also.[?thorgh}  I truly thank & Praise God in Jesus Name,    He is & ever will be Amen. 

Tue. Feb. 20. 1951./ 8. eggs today./   Well, I didn’t do much today, just wrote a few letters   fix tax blank to go  & wrote Annabel Rev. DeHaan & Mrs. Goll.  Miss Willitts  D.V.A., & it tired me so bad but happy it’s done.    It’s been a cloudy day & it started to rain before dark & poured down in showers all night & Poor Elbert’s bowels runing him & he having to dress & fly over the hill several times, so he didn’t get much rest & neither did I,    Well, I hadn’t much strength all day.   It rained untill after daylight.

Wed. Feb. 21. 1951./ 13. eggs today./  Well, it’s been a cloudy day,   after the rain all night & snow  wet snow untill 10-a-m then cloudy alday!  I did out part the wash & felt as if I’d faint several times before I got the wrinsing done,    but Elbert fixed me some hot drink & I rested a while & then finished    have most every dried.    Oh, how I wish I had them all done.    We received a card from Audrey,    it seems she shipped a 10.00 bill in Elbert’s over coat pocket the day he was there & he never wrote & thanked her, so

Wed. Feb. 21. 1951./ page 2712./ 13. eggs this day./  she wrote a card wanting to know if he found it & so I ask him & he beat around & around & around & then after denying it & several other excuses, he just as much as admitted it,    that she had spilled the beans.    I can’t see why anyone wants to be wrong when they know what’s right    Well, I just told him he could go & tell her,    he had said I could write & tell her,     Well I’ll just let him do his own telling,   he used all my months allouance & he got 93.00 social security & then he took her 10.00,    I don’t see how a brother could do it,   but he took my pocket book with lots more in it & gave me back the lucky stones.    Well I am giving him $10.29 to send my tax blank in for me,    he’ll have to get the money order & put it in & seal it,    I’d like to do it my self.    I have 6. letters for him to mail.    I hope they go through O.K. & Elbert is figuring on going to sell 6. doz. eggs & go to Lorain to the garage, to see about his head lights & why the car burns so much oil.    I thank God and praise him for His love & for His care of me and of us.    I Praise His & love Him more than all else Glory to God Amen.

Thurs. Feb. 22. 1951./ 10. eggs today./ Elbert went to Lorain after he sold sold the eggs 6. doz. 70 cents per. doz. $4.20 & he says he spent it & was to have given it to me to save.    He went to the garage & got the light fixed & now it don’e work & 5.00 shot,    he went up to see Audrey,  he gave her the $10.00 back & I sent her the money 75 cents for the crochet thread & a note,  & now what do you think  she has bought some of that new plastic curtian stuff & sent it out by Elbert,    I don’t know what it cost & she probably wont tell me either.   she said, she & Martha would be out for supper tomorrow night & I am feeling so bum since I did that little washing,    but I’ll have to try to clean up a little tomorrow    Elbert wants to go to Vermilion in the morning,    he got the light bulb for the car in Vermilion & they told him to try it,    Oh, such a world.    Elbert is feeling sick & he looks it,    I pray God will turn him to Him before it’s to late, & heal him so much so, he’ll never turn back,    I thank thank Thee Jesus blessed Jesus,    Elbert didn’t mail my tax blank or D.V.A. or Miss Willit’s letter.    I hope I feel better & stronger in the morning so I can clean a little    I hate to use my arms much, or exert myself when I’m feeling so low,    I don’t think Elbert should either.   but, we both do it.    Wind’s gone N. East, little colder tonight,   sun did shine this morning, but at noon began to cloud up & it was really dark & Cloudy before dark.    Elbert got home round 2-p-m.    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for His Salvation, Love & Care Amen. 

Fri. Feb. 23. 1951./ 10. eggs today./ And the wind’s N. East & I swept 3. rooms & dusted.    Audrey & Martha came out & Jean & cut & put up new curtins    it’s quite a job    Martha seemed to enjoy it, but they must have been tired, for they worked all day.    Jean was home they they had yesterday home legal holiday & so they didn’t have to go back today    Well, they came for supper & Elbert cooked the last rooster & 

Fri. Feb. 23. 1951./ page. 2713./ 10. eggs this day./  tender & good    we had a good supper  biscuits gravey creamed potatoes, broccolie & Apple pie.   & Audrey wanted to take her piece home for breakfast & Martha wanted a doz. eggs & we let them get away with out them,   I’m so sorry.    They left after 2-p-m.  & Elbert & I did up dishes & put them away    Elbert’s back pains him bad tonight & he worked out side in the cold fixing the back door screen on hen house & his back is so bad tonight.     He helped get the supper & get it on the table,    I had the odds & ends to look after. & setting the table,    we use news papers on the table,    but I put a table cloth on for tonight,   Elbert went to Bakers garage & got the light fixed a-gain    he mailed my tax blank & money order 10.19, & got 2-3 cent stamps & put on Miss Willitts letter & the disabled soldiers letter, so they are on there way.    I have to read & go to bed,    I’m tired.    I thank My Heavenly Father for all our blessings in Jesus Dear Name. Amen.   Received Postcard from Bonita today.

Sat. Feb. 24. 1951./ 14. eggs today./ Well I haven’t done much today my feet & legs have been swollen quite bad for 3. days.   & this morning my right lower leg was laying on the blankets where the blanket was sort of in a lump & it left a big hollow place in my leg & hurt so bad,    but I believe God will heal me & I Praise God in Jesus Name,    I hope to be able to get to church Sun (tomorrow) morning.    and I pray God will help Elbert to feel lots better in the morning.    I’d like to go to 31.st. St. but, the pavement it terrible & I have to be satisfied to get to church some where,    it’s been a fine day with sunshine, N. east breeze going South tonight & not cold & snow has been gone for some time now & the grass is beginning to turn green & to -day the starlings & a few red winged black birds were here in big droves    the big elm tree & the big oak were so full of them    I’d liked to have had a picture,    I’ve taken 4 or 5 pictures this mo.    We took one of a dirigable today.   It’s been a wonderful day outside,     I received a card from Audrey today   she ment for yesterday    I Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost,   I love Thee Jesus.

Sun. Feb. 25. 1951./ 11 eggs tooday./  It’s been a fine day not cold & flys, flying around out side partly cloudy all day, wind was south this a-m then went S. west & tonight it’s S. east. not cold.    I didn’t get to church this morning, but went to night to Vermilion,  3. families of Wests & Mrs Sprunk Otis & wife Lindy & Barbara & Eddy his wife & one child was there  Mr. Smith & his two girls  Mr Whitman  Tom, Rony & Mertle & Dorthy’s brother & myself & little Nancy ___ & her brother.    I forgot there Last Name.    I thank God in Our Saviors Name for all our many many blessings, Amen. 

Mon. Feb. 26. 1951./ 15. eggs to day./  Well, it’s been partly cloudy,  it poured down rain this morning & even at noon   then cleared off, that’s the clouds broke up & sun came through at intervals & it set a deep golden yellow tonight there’s a light circle 

Mon. Feb. 26. 1951./ 15. eggs this day./  a queer circule of light just over the shoreline North of us.   the ends toward the lake & a bluish color looked about 2. yrs. wide.    Elbert has had a severe pain in the cord on inside of his leg close to his body    it’s been hard for him to get around all day & yesterday,    I’ve had the same only at times    it seemed to effect both my legs, but it left me at last,    I’ve had it several times, so I know it hurts him bad.    We haven’t done only what we had to do all day.    I basted the belt on my house dress & one sleeve in hope it’s O.K. for I need another dress   this green check gets dirty so quick.    I washed all the stew pans & roaster & Kettle & pans & dishes & sweat my head most off    & seemed as if I’d faint I felt so weak,    but I thank God & Praise Him for the strength He gives me & hope I can hope off to Lorain Church Sun. Morning & then take enough for dinner & go to Nellie’s to eat & visit a little & come home again.    It’s nice out side not cold   flies are out & lots of birds about.    Oh, God, of Love & Mercy Keep us all Closer to Thee & help us to be stronger in faith & to stand & claim the promises in Jesus Blessed holy Name:  Be with Miss Willitts & help & keep her, Amen.    I received a pretty card from Mrs. Goll today a Spring hat    Well, I’d like a new dress, coat & hat,    but, I’ll have to us what I have untill.

Tue. Feb. 27. 1951./ 16. eggs today./  Turned colder & is quite a lot colder tonight.    We see 5 geese going N.West today & blue birds are here & Spring shoulod be just around the corner, but we are only looking for it,    the big Elm started to bud & now it will have to wait & radio said 30 degrees & snow or rain.    My nerves are bad in my stomach & hurt me in my chest & neck & even in my chin & face & head so I ate light & only two meals today,    Elbert’s pain in that big cord in his leg is gone,    but his hips & legs & neck are still making him groan when he turns or moves,    I’m so sorry for him, but he’s so careless.    He does his chores   I tried to help him, by giving him the pails for water & the ash pan & coal buckets so he didn’t have to go up & down the steps only once for all the things.    He went to Vermilion this forenoon & got a little food & a hamper of lettuce trimings for the hen,    he tore bottom of pants leg by hem & sewed that together when he got up this moring.   I haven’t done any more than was really necessary today,    I looked my dress patterns over & my dress goods & wished I had pep enough to cut it out & sew it up,    but I put it away untill another day.    I do hope I can get at it for I need it so bad.     I haven’t done the washing yet this week & will have to get at it soon.    God will I get them both done.    I Praise God & thank Him more than I’ll ever be able to tell for saving my soul & revealing things to me in Jesus Blessed Holy Name,    I do love & Praise the Jesus for all things, great & small and He does take care of me,    He’s taken most of the shaky feeling out of me & I know he’ll fix every part of me.    Mr. Whitman said, he believed the Lord ans. his prayer through my prayers for Him.    I thank God & Pray Jesus will continue to use me as He sees fit in Jesus Name    I Praise Thee Jesus Blessed & Holy, Keep me ever close to Thee I pray & All the Honor & Praise be Thine forever & ever Amen.    Wind’s been south west & has gone North tonight and quite fresh, ice all gone in the lake as far as eye can see. 

Wed. Feb. 28. 1951/page. 2715./ 13. eggs today./ Well I did half the washing & one cotton blanket   My arms are so tired tonight & got most of them dried in the house.    We have a N. west wind  raw, but not real cold.  mostly cloudy & damp chilly air   sun came out a few times,    was brighter after dinner.    I surely thank & Praise God in Jesus Holy Name for all our many blessings & my healing & healings,   Jesus is truly such a wonder, & wonderful Glory to God, Hallelujah Hallelujah,  I Praise Thee Jesus, forever & ever.

Thurs. Mar. 1. 1951./ 21. eggs today./ Elbert went to Vermilion on the Lake & sold 7 doz. eggs total $4.90     last week it was 6. doz.  4.20 & he kept it all 9.10    he said he spent it all some of his.    Well, I baked 3 big tins of bread, biscuits & made a lemon filling for the pie shell I baked last week  made the frosting for the top & brought it, for supper when I baked the bread biscuits & I’m tired.    & if all goes well we may wash blankets & Elbert’s washing & my dress tomorrow.   We had broth & crackers & cheese & pie for supper,    I thank God & pray we may get shifted so we can do less on Thurs & go to church to meeting    they have bible study instead of prayer meeting now & I like prayer meeting & wish bible study could have another evening, but Pray God’s Will be done.    It’s been a very nice day.    March came in with thunder & lightening & strong puffy winds,    & it rained in heavy down pours untill most morning was cloudy most of the morning   sun set yellow tonight & wind went S. west last midnight.    I thank & praise my God in Jesus Dear Holy Name for all things & ans. prayers. Amen.

Fri. Mar. 2. 1951./ 10. eggs today./  Well we got the big white fleeced blankets washed & dried them out side, all but the edges K& finished them over the fire & got his bed made made up,   it’s 9-p-m.    I didn’t get my dresses washed,    I did wash my night gown & shirt & what other small pieces I had    & Elbert wrong out the blankets for me,    he washed 2 heavy union suits 2. work shirts & his sleepers & they are all dry except union suits & shirts.    It’s been a beautiful day  N. east breeze just strong enough to blow the blankets out & dry them,   edges began to freeze at 4-20-p-m. so we brought them in & the sun looked like a big white snow ball & Elbert was just out & it’s snowing but I don’t believe it will amount to much,    hope it wont be bad.    Elbert’s back has been hurting him bad today & he looks as miserable as I feel, but I truly thank the Lord for the nice day & most of all, He’s a wonderful Jesus Who Can feel sorry for us when we are so careless & then He reaches down & heals our souls & bodys   gives us strength & blesses us with a fine day    Oh how I love Jesus, because He first love me    I Praise Thee Jesus.   I received a letter from Miss. Willitts & from Dehaan,    I sent for 16. books   he sent me 8. & thanked me for the gift of 3.00, last time he didn’t have all them so he sent some I did want,     I think I’ll give up asking him to send me books & then not get what I ask for, or only half of them.   Help me Jesus in this I thank Thee.

Sat. Mar. 3. 1951./ page 2716./ 9. eggs today/  We only did what had to be done, for me it was to much wash      I’m truly terribly miserable & weak    It’s been a very nice day with sunshine but my arms are so tired & ach so bad & I wanted to go to church so bad tomorrow.    Well, I praise God in Jesus Name for helping me through.   Elbert forgot to have the head lights Thurs. & he never said any thing about it.

Sun. Mar. 4. 1951./ 14 eggs today./    I got the book Mrs. Kandry told me they were sending to me.    I must try to write some cards    I can’t seem to get cought up.    I felt to bad to get out & Elbert tried to fix the head light but couldn’t seem to get it just right.    We Listened to Buser in the Congergational Church to night,    He talked on characters & Jesus the greatest One of them all.    It’s been a beautiful day with sunshine,    I would liked so much to have been able to go to church.    But here I am    Elbert’s worrying about his navel,   they didn’t get the rupture sewed just right somehow & it looks as if its breaking out into the navel,    I hope he don’t have any trouble with it.    If he’d only Turn to Jesus & be converted & healed, how happy I’d be & him also.    It’s colder tonight again    Elbert says he thinks we may get a frost.    Bill Snyder don’t stay home very much any more & I wonder what’s up now    Georgia May goes to Oberlin College & comes home Fri.   & I think Georgie takes her back in Bob’s car,    she’s using his car, since he went into the Service.    she never comes here, unless she wants some thing.    Well I Praise Thee Jesus & hope I’ll be in Church Thurs. night for sure I thank Thee.

Mon. Mar. 5. 1951./ 9. eggs today./ Well, I washed the 2 wool blankets today, my two house dresses 2 petticoats & change of clothes towels and rags & hung blankets outside,    it was such a nice day.    Elbert hung them out & carried the water,    freezes at night a little but not in the day time so woolin dried good today, nice sun.    I’m so tired tonight.    Elbert washed his shirt today & tomorrow hopes to wash 2. prs. pants, & we want to go to the store & garage, Tue or wed.    Elbert feels real bad today & he’s felt bad for a long time every since he picked up corn last Fall.    I thank God in Jesus Name for our blessings

Tue. Mar. 6. 1951/ 9. eggs. today./ Well, today we went & bought 21.10 worth of can food mostly,    Oh, it’s really terrible the prices & they say & were remarking the prices even while we were in there getting our food steak “shoulder” 1.18 a pound & cabbage 17 cents per lb.  57 cents for one cabbage  not to solid either,    we didn’t get any & liver 65 cents per lb.  & they tell us most every day “that” there are lots of stock & no call for high prices,    but, the people are going “as the bible says” from bad to worse.   And bible history is truly working out before our very eyes.    It’s 4-p-m, I was feeling very tired  we had a cup of tea & ice cream  rested a

Tue. Mar. 6. 1951./ Page. 2717./ 11. eggs this day/ little & got supper Elbert helped, he fed the hens after we got home & changed clothes    then we ate cream & drank tea,  his back was paining him so bad, but he help get the supper,    I put away the can stuff stuff    While he fed hens. then after supper we listened to the news & rested     & then I washed dishes    Elbert did a few chores  took out slop pail & brought some cystern water & well water & e washed 2. prs. work pants,  all wool,    he took them to town to get them pressed & brought them back not pressed.    I am as tired as if I’d stayed home & ironed & pressed.    But Praise the Lord He took care of us all the way going doing our earans & bringing us back,    I received DeHaan’s book for Mar.    The atomic bomb in Prophecy,    it is coming to pass, “the bible history is being fulfilled and we hear it every day.   Oh Jesus help me to do my part for Thee in what ever way Thou seest best,    I thank Thee Praise Thee & all Honor & Glory truly belongest to Thee, Amen.    It’s been a fine day    sun all day and a S. west wind & puffy.

Wed. Mar. 7. 1951. / ___ eggs today./ While we were up town yesterday I mailed a card to Audrey, Sister Eppler a Mr. & Mrs Nuthall, who had sent a card to me, hoping I’d get well fast,  & one to Bonita & a birthday card to Bonita’s 3 children  the twins, Geo. Bonita & Nelson,    Today, Bonita’s & Audrey’s card’s came back,    I had forgot to put all the address on A’s but Bonita’s was addressed O.K.    they were bothe post marked,     so, Elbert & I went to see Miss Clark tonight    we received a card & I couldn’t make it out,   she needed something & she wanted me to pray for her    she needs more strength & her nerves are terrible,    so, I took her some soup & a small can of Kraute out of the one I opened for us & a few sweet pickles  2 bread biscuits    I thought it was food she wanted but she is going to move & needs strength to move her few things     she has a bed & chairs & so forth.    She & Mrs. Fredricks were ready for Church,    they go to Gospel prayermeeting in Ministers home on street behind the one the church is on.    Elbert got a pt. of cream & we came back home.    I am tired,    I ironed my two dresses & 3 work shirts & chair back & pressed Elbert’s two prs. wool pants.    It’s been a beautiful day after the storm of last night,    it thundered & lightened untill it cracked & it rained, then came right through the roof & windows,    it was cloudy for a time this morning, then sun came through    & it’s been fine allday    wind’s shifted from N to W to S & S.W.   I thank & Give all Praise to Him     but I didn’t get my dress cut out,    Elbert went out & sold the eggs 4.20 & after dinner he went out & cut our brush    he came in for a while & went out & at it again & a N. east wind    tonight his neck & head is paining him & so is mine     we went to prayer meeting & the pavement is terrible    such big ruts in it & close together & so he feels miserable,  he took one of DeHaan’s books to Mr. Miller

Thurs. Mar. 8. 1951./ page. 2718./ 9 eggs this day./ the book was Russia and the United Nations in prophecy,   the last one is The Atomic bomb in Prophecy.    Well I’m tired & I wish we had had prayer meeting but perhaps it’s just as well this way    perhaps it will help the others more.    Well, Mrs. Fredrick came to church tonight & Miss Clark came in late & Mrs. Winston came in later & talked to Miss Clark     & they both went out & didn’t come back.    there were 10. women & 5. men  they to church tonight,    Tom looked terribly tired tonight & he’s so thin & not to well of late.    I thank God in Jesus Name for answering prayer & bringing in a few more to the meetings.    I love & Praise Thee Jesus Pure, True & Holy.    It snowed as we were coming home tonight.   I took a picture of Elbert getting mail in snow storm.    it’s been a nice day, but cold & a North east breeze all day.

Fri. 9. 1951.Mar./ 10. eggs today./ It’s been a nice day,    but, colder last night & to-night    It snowed & blowed this a-m but melted after the sun came through, round noon,     but it snowed hard & the sun shone bright, then it broke away but was partly cloudy, Wind & snow came from N. West & when it stopped wind went back N. East.     & radio says tempture will drop to 10 degrees tonight.    I haven’t done any more than I had to, today, except clean one dresser drawer,    the thing was coming apart,    Elbert nailed it so now it ought to hold together.   some one had been tampering with it & locked the drawers & I sure have had a time with it every since,    it wouldn’t come out & the bottom was dropped down & rached.    I have to clean the other two & get them fixed up.    I feel angry inside tonight,    some one walks around here “or it sounds that way” every few nights my bed makes so much noise I can’t get up with out it shouts,    I hate these springs,    Well the Lord will reveal what’s wrong before very long.    I praise God for all my many many blessings & I want to live HIs way & do His will, not mine & give Him all the Praise, Honor & Glory for eve3r & ever, Amen.

Sat. Mar. 10. 1951./ 12. eggs today/It was a beautiful day with sunshine & a very cold raw N. East breeze.    Elbert is feeling so bad & has a cold.    I washed out what few dirty clothes there were & 5 grain bags & got them all dry, in the house   it was so cold    my underskirt froze as Elbert hung it on the line,    so I had him bring it in & hang it up in here,    the breeze seemed to go right through him to,    so I figured I’d save him from any more cold, if I could.    I’m tired & feel bloated tonight,     we ate cooked cabbage for dinner.    I did part the sweeping & helped get supper & do dishes & now I’ll read a little & go to bed,     perhaps I’ll take a bath first so to be ready to get up & dress before church time,    & I’m hoping to go to 31st. st. Church in the morning.    I thank God my heavenly Father in Jesus Name for the strength He has given me all week, I love & Praise Him in Jesus

Sun. Mar. 11. 1951./ 10 eggs today/  Oh, Glory, I went to 31st this morning & to Vermilion tonight & was fill with power from head to foot    I praise God  He is the Only One who is Worthy Hallelujah Amen

Sun. Mar. 11. 1951./ page. 2719./ 10. eggs this day./ Beautiful day    Cold N. East Breeze a penetrating raw breeze that goes right into the marrow.    The pavements are terribly bad so many holes & so rough.    But Praise God for all blessings & I’m trusting He will help that man Sister Hance spoke of to be released from the insane home & I pray He will deal with the wife & that His will be done & not mine. Elbert’s knees are paining him all day & his stomach rebelling,   he went into church to-night      I thank God & Pray He will have His way. Amen

Mon. Mar. 12. 1951./ 10. eggs today./ Oh, but the N. East wind is sure cold & Elbert got up 5-30-a-m,    I’d just got to sleeping & he called me & said he was going for the milk,    so it woke me up, then he came back & at 7-30-he called me and said he was going to the garage with the car & he’d go out the front door,  he went, & left the car,    the man had to go to Cleveland so the woman brought him back in her car,    he went back & they hadn’t touched it so he drove it home,    then took it back tonight & the woman brought him back again tonight.     He says he’s going back tomorrow to see what has to be done to the car,    so I didn’t get my rest,    I got up & trimed my toe nails & callouses on the bottoms of my feet,    on my little toe nails & side of left big toe.    then I dressed & washed & started dinner,    Well I haven’t done much today     I did a little cleaning,    moved dresser & the things under it & at the end of it & cleaned up dust     some one came in & moved the boxes at the end & let a lot of things go down under the dresser & they were snooping into some other things.    I’d sure like to catch them, but I pray God will deal with them & soon.    I Praise the Lord for all things Glory to His Name. 

Tue. Mar. 13. 1951./ 10 eggs today./ Well I didn’t do much today,    it was a very dark day & it snowed & blowed from the north east & ground is covered with snow    first it rained, then came sleet  then soft watery snow & then big flakes of snow as big as feathers    they were beautiful.    I took a picture of them.    It’s been so warm compared with Mon & today       people began to think it was Spring, but today it’s winter again     I thank God for a warm place to stay in & coal to keep us warm & food to eat,    I don’t eat much but it’s good to have.     Elbert isn’t feeling very well    his knees & back & stomach hurt him so bad & today he’s had a head ach all day,    he went up to the garage to see about the car & man was just getting ready to work on it & his wife was going to Sandusky so Elbert rode to Huron with her & got some boiling meat & two slices of liver for dinner     & a man picked him up & brought him to the end of our road    I had started to fix me a lunch so made hot tea fried liver & warmed sweet potatoes & fried us each an egg    he’s worried about the car    I’m trusting God will see the man does a good job for him for 

Tue. Mar. 13. 1951./ page. 2720./ 10. eggs this day./  we do need the car out here.    I tried to crochet a chain picking up the stitches I had crocheted on a handkerchaif    got it done but not as good as it should be,    hope I can fix it so as to use it on another Kercheif,    to dark to work at sewing    hoped to get at my dress but haven’t so far.    Received a card from Audrey     she’s been feeling bad for some time & said she’d felt all in for several days this last week & hoped this week to feel better     said she got the rest of the curtian material & hoped we had the hooks up in my room & she thought they’d come one night this week,     said Jim had been sick, but was better now.    We all seem to have our troubles;     I thank God He takes care of me & pray He will help me to understand what to do to be of more service in Jesus Dear Name,   I praise & love Thee    My check came today,    I’m glad we have enough to keep us a day or two

Wed. Mar. 14. 1951./ 12. eggs today./ Well, I did the wash    Elbert went up the high way “about a mile” to see about his car & it still isn’t done & he’s sweating about what it will cost & tomorrow is the day he sells eggs,    he got here in time to wash out his union suit, suds & wrinse it    We had a lunch & he brought water to finishs suding & wrinsing what I had washed & now they are all dry except his Union suit & my wool petticoat    Well, it snowed & blowed all last night today & still at it tonight    Radio says it’s about 32 degrees & more snow & rain.    No mail today    wind went S. East & then S. West.    I thank my Heavenly Father in Jesus Holy Name for my blessings. 

Thurs. Mar. 15. 1951./ 6. eggs today./  It’s been a wet dark day,    Elbert went up to the garage   got his clothes damp,    he walked back home & st[?] brought “the man’s wife brought the car back to-night after supper,     she came after dinner & said they couldn’t get it untill tonight be cause,  he had to get some part from Sandusky & they sent the wrong part    Elbert says it runs smoother now    it cost $56.60 & there will be a little more for a greese job.  such a world.    She brought the car tonight & Elbert took her back.     She’s 29 yrs. old & has 5 children 2-3-5-7& 9 yrs. of ages.    She’s been brought up rough & tuff & to hear tell of the children, they are the same.   I gave her a few slips off my plants this afternoon & she said she liked to knit but did some crocheting,    she says she has a diploma as engineer & she help her man repair cars & trucks.    I’m tired I baked 3 tins of bread biscuits today.    Elbert’s sore & lame from walking & getting wet.    I do thank & praise God in Jesus Holy Blessed Name for all our many blessings. 

Fri. Mar. 16. 1951./ 23. eggs. today./  Elbert hopes to take the eggs in this morning & he did & sold 6. doz. 3.90 for 65 cents per. doz. & that didn’t pay for the grain 4.57 one bag.     he used the eg money last time for our food so today he had to give back 67 cents of it    I had him cash my check & he used 5.00 for food    he says he has used up the money he had saved for his suit of clothes, so we are going to keep tab from here on to see where the money goes.    I know it takes a lot    I spent all I got except what I took 

Fri. Mar. 16. 1951./ page. 2721./ 23 eggs this day./  out for church.    I managed to get the sweeping done & wiped up the floors & had everything ready for dinner when Elbert came,    so we ate dinner    he was hungry.    & I took care of the beds & rooms & meals & dishes & I’m tired tonight,    he’s gone to bed.    I darned 3. prs. socks after supper.    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for our blessings.    Cold raw wind, mostly cloudy white sun today.

Sat. Mar. 17. 1951./ 10. eggs today./  Elbert went up & got the milk & then went to Huron to see if the fishermen were going to lift nets, but they said not untill Mon.     they said they had set 8 nets & ought to get some fish then.    I haven’t done much today    cook & wash dishes & took care of rooms & wiped the cupboard doors & the oil clothe back of th4e stove & that seemed to much of a job for me today    been a very nice day, N. East raw wind, partly Cloudy with White sun & the sunset was beautiful all colors of the rain bow.    I do thank & Praise God that He is & ever will be, in Jesus Name Amen.

Sun. Mar. 18. 1951./ 19. egg today./ No church today,    I had a sick stomach   nerves so bae they pained clear up through my chest & throat & lower part of my face & Elbert has a cold in his neck    he thinks the bones are out,    but I couldn’t find any out,    he was out spading in that raw N. East wind the other day,    I tried to keep him from do so but he wont listen,    I sorry but what can I do ,    If only he’d turn to God.    I pray he will & soon, before it’s to late.     Oh God have mercy & help us, I pray in Jesus Name Amen.    I thank Thee & praise Thee for all things in Jesus Name for all things.    It’s been damp & cloudy & rained a little & it’s misty tonight.    wind was N. East & has gone S. East & Radio says snow & rain. 

Mon. Mar. 19. 1951./15. eggs. today./ today we got a tank of gas/ I took 2 pictures today/ Well it sure snowed & this morning & all day looked like Christmas    evergreens trees & shrubs were beautiful    Elbert’s neck is O.K. today but his back & hips are bad.    it’s a cold just as I thought.  I haven’t felt so very good & so haven’t done much today,    can’t seem to stand bent over & I washed oil cloth the other day & cupboard doors,    haven’t been good for much since.    Elbert’s talking of going to town in the morning for mash for hens & one or two things for us.    he bought some pork    I cooked it & tasted it    Sat. & today & it made me sick, so I’ll eat no more of it.   Radio says more snow & colder tomorrow.    Sunset was just beautiful, golden yellow pink like a gold ring in color, pea green & sort of a smoke pink, a deep blue, gray & purple & yellow ,”canary” & with the colors on the snow  evergreens     it was a sight to behold    hope we don’t get anything very bad, for sky was filled with wind that just seemed to fly through the sky from N. West.    I don’t know just where the wind is tonight but it isn’t stormin yet.    I do Praise our God & Jesus & the Holy Ghost for all our many blessings Amen.

Tue. Mar. 20. 1951./ 16. eggs today./Elbert went to Vermilion   got the mash $4.57 & lettuce, celery, carrots & butter & meat & he isn’t doing the job as it should be done,    we agreed to keep track of all we bought “the hens pay there own way, we used 

Tue. Mar. 20. 1951./ page. 2722./ 16. eggs this day./  9.10 of the eggs money & now we have paid back $5.24 & still owe 3.86    Elbert don’t like to keep tab on what he spends but he has 46.__dollars a mo. & I have 40.10,    I paid 8.75 for tank of gas & 5. for food & gave him the 25 cents so I have spent 14.00 out of my 40.00 leaving me 26.00 & five goes to Church leaving me 21.00,   he used 50.00 he had saved to pay car repair    he spent 53 cents Mar. 17. for meat.    Yesterday morning he see 2 male pheasents leaving our drive in the snow & a little red squerrel runing around hunting for food    he was even on front door step,    he put some bread out but it snowed hard & steady all day    we put out crumbs today & the birds filled up.    It’s been a very beautiful day with white sun & moonlight tonight.    I  cut out my dress today,    it tires me most to death    I sweat like rain getting dinner & cutting out the dress, but hope I can get it sewed together so I can wear it before much longer.    I had to rub Elbert’s back,    it pains him so bad at 2-p-m & tonight I rubed it again & put hot cloth on & a hot bottle to it    he’s done all the out side chores & helped in side some.    I do Praise God for all our many blessing.   I pray He will fix Elbert’s back so it wont hurt him at all in Jesus Name, Amen.  

Wed. Mar. 21. 1951. / 14. eggs to day./  First day of Spring.   Snow all gone from the trees or about, but about 6. ins. on roofs & ground this a-m but South & West sides are clean tonight and it’s half gone on ground,    how ever it snowed some more after dark    it’s been a clear sunshiny day,    Oh, a few clouds here & there    wind blew last night & night before it was real cold & there were such booms & bangs in the basement I couldn’t sleep,   or even doze.    Elbert’s back has been so bad, he’s been in misery but he did his chores,    he’s wishing for fresh fish but,  Oh, the price will be just terrible,    he plans on going with the eggs in the morning,     I do hope he wont get more cold, but he generally does    & he feels so bad now,    he’s taking anacins,    No word from the girls & Audrey was feeling so bad last week & No word from Nellie or Bonita.    Well, I do hope they are all O.K.     I sewed my dress waist together today,    but it gets after my eyes to see on dark goods,    I’m making it very plain & hope it will fit & O.K.    White sun & White moon.    I thank my Heavenly Father for revealing things to me & pray He will Help me to praise Him in Spirit for ever & ever, Amen.

Thurs. Mar. 22. 1951./ 24. eggs today./ I wrote 5 cards last night.    Audrey, Nellie, Mrs. Goll  Miss Clark & Mr. Hunt. “Inez”    Elbert sold 7. doz. eggs 4.55 & he still has 3.84 for the egg money, so that’s 8.41 he’s got to buy straw & sand.  & he went up to fish house & they were out in lake yet so he went back at 2-30. & bought 4. fish $2.35 & he got meat this am 1.44   no wonder he is broke.    but we agreed to Keep strick accoung so there we are.    I did out the wahing got done rubing at noon & after dinner got clothes suds & 

Thurs. Mar. 22. 1951./ page. 2723./ 24. eggs this day/ wrinsed & started drying them & now have most all of them dried & I’m sure tired Elbert cleaned the fish & I got supper     fried half of the fish    got some for tomorrow.    they sure tasted good once-more.    Sunshine all day    not much wind but it’s freshened up & singing through the wires tonight    beautiful moon light tonight    not very cold out,     Elbert said fish boats were covered with ice where spray flew over them.    I thank & Praise God in the Holy Name of Jesus,    that He love us & reveals His word unto us    I thank Thee Jesus for all things great or small & Pray Thou will bless the prayer meetings all over the world & strengthen all those of Thine and Keep us & me closer to Thee, Amen.

Fri. Mar. 23. 1951./ 13. eggs today./ Well all I did was the sweeping & what had to be done,    wind’s been strong & puffy,   sun shone through several times   mostly cloudy & tried to rain several times.    Elbert’s uneasy    wants to spade & get out side & be doing something,    not very cold   sort of chilly damp air, snow about all gone    only a dot here & there.    Winds singing tonight, sounds bad.    Todays good Friday & Rev. Buser & all the other Churches in Amherst & Elyria Lorain & Brownhelm took part in the program & we heard it over W.E.O.L” Elyria Radio,”  So we heard it to, since we couldn’t go.    “Easter sermons” & very good.    Now the churches are joining together, as the bible say we must all be as one in the end time,    I thank Thee Jesus for having showed me so long ago, when many of the older folks thought I was so wrong, now they are doing just that and I know the end isn’t very far away    Oh maybe a few yrs. yet may 10 maybe 20. yrs.    Oh God I pray Thy forgiveness for all my sins & our sins & I pray Thou will help me to be found worthy though I’ve done so little & tried & yet seems as if I don’t get much done for Thee.    I Praise Thy Holy Spirit, Thy Holiness Father, Son & Holy Ghost in Jesus Name Amen. Glory to God.

Sat. Mar. 24.1951/ 18. eggs today./  Only did what I had to do today   darned socks & dusted a little  cooked a little   washed dishes  took care of bird, beds & rooms, & crocheted a little to ease my nerves.    We see a big male pheasent tonight    he crept along as if he could hardly go & after he poked around on the other side of the road awhile, he dug in & run like his life depended on it down hill & up hill & into the brush & weeds.    Elbert’s still feeling bum & I’m not much better, but Praise God I can get up & go about the house & do a few things.    I hope to go to church but don’t feel able to exert myself.

Sun. Mar. 25. 1951./ 23 eggs today./ Well Elbert’s been sick all day & said he didn’t feel able to go to church tonight so here I been all day & they the calendar says today is Easter    I felt bad about it,    he plans on going to the fish house in the morning, so no doubt I could have gone to church.    Well we did get 2 or 3 sermons on the Radio   They were good & Buser preached a fine sermon that should have hit the hearts of any Who still are out side the fold

Sun. Mar. 25. 1951./ page. 2724./ 23. eggs this day./ I thank Thee Jesus Thou art & ever will be and I give Thee all the Praise & Glory for ever and ever, Amen.    I received a note from Nellie, Sat     but, no word from Audrey    I do hope she isn’t sick,    but, I reckon she has plenty to make her feel that way    she works hard & gives a lot away 40.00 for a coat for Jean    & I don’t know how much for the rest of Martha’s children & Martha.    She bought these curtians & they, Audrey, Martha & Jean came out & cut them & put them up,    I haven’t the least Idea what she paid for them,    I’m great-full for the curtians, but would rather pay for them, and now Nellie said, Bonita was down to Audrey’s & learned they had been out here,    she “Nellie” said, guess it’s to much for them to take me along,    but Merlin had the car & was late getting home so,    they were late getting out here & it was late when they left here 11 or 11-30-p.m,    if they could have come earlier it would have been different perhaps    I’ve learned not to let such things trouble me.    Wind was S.W. & went N. West & Radio said snow    It’s been partly cloudy today.    Elbert saw the pheasent again today

Mon. Mar. 26. 1951./ 21 eggs today/ Evelyn’s 39th birthday today./  Elbert went to fish house & got 18 nice sized pike for helping to dip them up into baskets    I cooked 5 for our dinner    I ate 1 & a 1/2 & Elbert ate 2    I cooked 4 more for supper & there is 2 1/2 left,    he’ll eat them for breakfast.    I thought I’d sew but he brought the yeast cakes & I baked 2 tins bread biscuits & one round loaf & feel so exhausted & so shaky     I gave up trying to sew,    but hope to get at it tomorrow.    & I’ll have to wash one day this week.   It’s been a very nice day,    white sun not freezing today but made ice last night.    Elbert’s back pains him bad,    he gets a little cold & just keeps it sore all the time,    No mail today.    I thank God for all His love & mercy and pray for the Holy Ghost.   

Tue. Mar. 27. 1951./ 18 eggs today./ I sewed my new waist together & sewed the sleeves & basted them in & I stitched a piece on the neck of Elbert’s sleeper jacket inside and out side & put a patch on the top of one sleeve & darned 2 prs. of my stockings & cooked two meals & took care of bird beds & rooms & swept & tonight I’m tired & no word from Audrey or Martha    hope none of them are sick.    I felt so weak Elbert went out to see if he could get me some milk    he went several places & then over to Hauffs where he use to get milk & got a qt. but they wont sell a qt a day, so will have to hunt some other place.    I thank God & Praise His Holy Name for all our blessings, for there are lots who have to go with out food for a long time & I wish I could help them    Jesus Blessed Jesus I love Thee & Praise Thee. for ever & ever, Amen.   we heard male pheasent out in the back today.    The wind is south and it’s been mostly cloudy all after noon & this evening & not freezing tonight    We had extra heavy frost last night.

Wed. Mar. 28. 1951./ page. 2725/ 21. eggs today./  Been a wet day, rained a little from early morning about 2-a-m & showered after that & sun didn’t come out    mist is heavy tonight  not cold   flys & millers are flying about & Oh how the birds do sing,    grass is growing & getting so green,    ground sparrows are the hap-pyest things ever.    I crocheted a little & basted sleaves in my house dress    & done the daily doz.    No mail today.   I thank God He help me to understand & that He takes care of me Jesus Presious Pure True & Holy,    I wish I were as clean & Pure as Thee.

Thurs. Mar 29. 1951./ 20. eggs today./   I did part of the washing & been sick most all day,    I began to feel a little better at four o’clock & we ate a bowl of soup & then got supper going.    Elbert fried some pork he bought this morning. “he sold 10 doz. eggs $6.50 & bought bag of mash $4.75 & the meat & a box of crackers & bunch of broccoli,”    I cooked the broccoli for supper    it was tender & sweet,    I am still feeling weak,    but lots better than before dinner,    I didn’t eat anything at noon    Elbert got himself something to eat but, my stomach felt so bad, no milk & I do need it.    I kept at the wash untill I finished,    I wished I hadn’t started it.    It was cloudy & damp all morning & then broke up & sun came through,  partly cloudy all after noon    wind backed up from S. West to S. east tonight & sky all cloudy & thundering & lightening in S. West,    frogs all out & each one doing his best by the sound of them today    quite warm, to much so for winter clothes.   Radio says rain & colder tonight & tomorrow.    Well, it really looked & sounded like Spring today.    I did want to go to prayer meeting tonight, but felt so bad & got a bone out in my neck so I didn’t go & Elbert got a fish bone stuck in his throat & thats paining him & his hips & back.    No mail.   he called Martha & she said Merlin had been sick & her mother but they might come Sun. or next week.    I Praise Thee Jesus that Thou doest have patience with me & help me & pray Thou will keep me ever closer to Thee, Amen.  

Fri. Mar. 30. 1951./ 22. eggs today./  Elbert went to Huron to fish house & got a nice mess of fish    we had fish all week & now it looks like fish untill middle of next week.    I haven’t done much today    back of neck & head pained me so bad I felt sick    but some one prayed hard for me & earnestly for the Lord heard both our cries for help & head’s lots better tonight.    I got supper or finished [?] filling it,    Elbert put the broth in the stew pan & the onion rice & speggetti & I put the carrot, beans, peas & green limas in  & seasoning & celery leaves for flavorings,    it very good,    Been partly cloudy & showery & misting again tonight.    I haven’t done much    cook wash dishes & usual house work,     I darned my old stockings & crocheted a little to night.    I do

Fri. Mar. 30. 1951./ page. 2726./ 22. eggs this day./ Praise God & Jesus & the Holy Ghost in Jesus Name for all things & that He does take care of us,    I thank Him for those of His, who do pray earnestly for those of us Who are hindered in one way or another from attending worship & I pray He will bless them fourfold & strengthen them & help us to be a blessing in His work,    I thank Thee & Praise Thee, Amen.

Sat. Mar. 31. 1951./ 22 eggs today./ Todays last day of Mar.   cold raw S.W. wind & even my feet are cold tonight    but I hope I can get off to church in the morning,    We received a card from Audrey saying Merlin had been sick for 2 week & Jean had a tooth pulled so was feeling as good as usual could be expected & she “Audrey” was still kicking,    rest were O.K.    Well, we all have our trials & I pray we will all trust Our Jesus & live His ways & do His Will,    I thank & Praise Him for all I am & have  Glory & Honor belongeth to Him & I love Him more than anything on earth,    I praise Him for ever & ever Amen.    I did usual work & ironing today.

Sun April 1. 1951./ 18. eggs today./ Sunday God’s Holy day & it has been as usual a day of hard testing    I pray from the depth of my soul for more faith & that God will fill me with the Holy Ghost to over flowing & keep me ever close to Him & that He will have dimion over me soul soul body & spirit every member, in Jesus Name I ask and I’ll give all the Praise & Glory to Him for ever and ever Amen.    No church today, for us & God Knows how much I long & crave to be in Church.    I love my Jesus  He’s Truth. and the best friend I’ve every had to me there’s no one like Him.    Oh Jesus Keep me, keep my tongue for sometimes the waves dash & beat high.    Cloudy most all day, sun only peeked out 2 or 3 times today & it blew a good breeze from S. west all day & then died out & cleared off tonight & it was cold last night & cold tonight again.    We listened to Buser preach tonight,    he really turns out sermons that ought to wake up those who are unsaved & I pray they will & that God will bless his efforts in Jesus Name, Amen.    I pray Jesus you will give me “as some are wont to say” what it takes, to take a licking for Thy Name’s sake,    I pray Thou will Amen.     I hope I’ll be able to sing ,”Glory, Glory how the angels sing, Glory, Glory Pealing forth the anthem of the free,”Ring the Bells of Heaven” one of my mothers favorite hyms & Blest be the tie that binds Our thirsts hearts in Christian love “& Jesus Keep me near the cross    There a precious foun-tian, Free to all a healing stream Flows from Calviry’s mountain;    In the cross, In the cross, be my Glory ever,    Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river.    He leadeth me. O, blessed tho’t ! O, words with heaven-ly comfort fraught, What e’re I do, Where’re I be   Still tis God’s hand that leadeth me.  He leadeth me He leadeth me By His own hand He leadeth me   His faithful

Sun. April 1. 1951./ page. 2727./ 18. eggs this day./  follower I would be For by His Hand He leadeth me.    I Praise God from Whom all blessing Flow Glory Glory Hallelujah Amen.   (wonderful Peace, a favorit hym) It was showery from midnight untill almost noon & then just windy & cloudy & when sun came out it was white.

Mon. April 2. 1951./ 17. eggs today./  Well, I just did the daily grind today    Elbert took cold last Fri & his head & eyes have pained him bad, he couldn’t sleep last night     I doped him up & he didn’t want to eat but he felt better after I got him to eat,    he wasn’t going to eat,    Oh, but it’s a great world, no matter how you feel you must coax & pamper & take all the mean hateful things they want to say a-bout me, to me, but Praise God, He Knows & He takes care of me,  Glory to His Name, I pray He will keep me ever & help me or some one of His, to help the others to know & understand & do His will in Jesus Blessed Holy Name,    I get things handed me such as “I’m not going to be like old Miss Baumgart  wear a wool shawl & a cap, just because I have a cold “that was because there’s a steady draft from the North window & it hits me on the neck, my neck began to get stiff so I laid a 3 in. piece of Knited wool from & old under skirt across the back of my neck, it kept it warm & neck didn’t trouble me, he took cold Fri;  & his head eyes & neck pained him so bad, it made him sick, but he stuffed himself with anacins, then his bowels pluged up & I got him to take physic & tonight he’s feeling better.    I’m wondering if I’ll get to Church Thurs. night, I do hope he gets to feeling better in every way.     I do thank & Praise God in Jesus Name & I Praise Jesus.    Mertle said “& she wanted me to take a hint” ” yes in Jesus Name”    Well, I love my Jesus no matter what any of them say or do,    Glory to God, I Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost, Amen.    It’s been mostly cloudy all morning   sun shone this after noon, but wind was S. west & went N. west tonight.   We saw 9 geese going South late this after noon.    I received card from Miss Clark, said her sister had had 2 operations & not very well    she had come to Vermilion to get her mail & pay some bills & look after her things,    she was partly packed & hoped to move the middle of April.    Well I pray God’s Will be done.     I’m sorry but all I am able to do is pray    I was hoping it would warm up so I could get use to the weather again.    I praise Thee Jesus. 

Tue. April 3. 1951./ 27 eggs today./   And a letter from Nellie & one from Audrey & I’m feeling so punk I don’t feel able to write but I’ll have to try to get at it for I owe everyone a letter.    It snowed hard    you couldn’t see hen house for a while this 

Tue. April 3. 1951./ page. 2728./ 27. eggs this day./ morning & lighter showers untill noon,    then it looked black but went over.    Elbert went to fish house this a-m, but they didn’t go out.    he got me 2 yeast cakes & he bought a lb. of liver & piece boiling meat    we made soup & eat most of the soup for supper,    it was mostly bone & grisle.    I only did what I had to do all day    Elbert’s head & back & hips have pained him all day    he went to Horvats for milk with Mr. Johnston Horvathe’s son-in-law, who lives on part of the old Duglas farm,    Mr. Horvath use to have a meat & grocery store in Lorain a few yrs. ago.    I believe he told Elbert he had lived out here 28 yrs. & I have been here 30 yrs.  this Aug. 16. 1951.    Ella Jane will be 32. yrs. old on the 22nd. of this mo.  

Wed. April 4. 1951./ 24 eggs today./  Well, I got up & did the washing & Elbert had gone to Huron for fish & I was all through at noon except the sudsing & wrinsing,    he came at one thirty & carried the water while I got the dinner    then he dressed fish “33 of them” & I got the clothes on the line & set the bread    I forgot to set it this morning,     then I washed dishes “after I stired up bread dough fruit cake & got it in the tins to raise”    then I had to make the bread biscuits & put them on the tins & was so tired seemed as if I just couldn’t do any more,    then Elbert came in   he’d buired the fish dressings & fed the hens “& found one dead” & had to buiry that,    & when he got washed & cleaned up, he started the fish frying “I had just got them salted & packed” & left out four for supper    he put the rest down to keep cool & then warmed the potatoes & I put the spinage on the heat & poured the water for coffee & then we ate supper at 6-p-m. & I had the bisquits in the oven they were done in 30 mi. but it takes the cake, so long to rise & it isn’t in oven yet.     but by the looks will be soon now    & I’ll sure be so glad.    Elbert would like to have the girls have some of the fish but it does cost a lot to take them clear over to them    we have to go to Lorain then out to Martha’s & then to Nellie’s,    I’m so tired    don’t seem as if I could go, but he wont go unless I go,    So I don’t know what we’re going to do yet.    It’s not very cold, out,    was dark & cloudy all morning & the half of afternoon mostly cloudy, red sunset, not cold tonight.    I thank God for the wonderful strength he has given me this day    I hope to go to prayer meeting tomorrow evening. 

Thurs. April 5. 1951./ 11. eggs today./ Elbert went & sold 14. doz. eggs this a-m 9.10 but he had to pay 4.59 for bag of grain & he bought two or 3 things for us & gas  oil then he came home    I got dinner & we went to Nellie’s    she was teaching & Bonita was to a meeting of some sort, they seemed

Thurs. April 5, 1951./ page 2729./ 11. eggs this day/ pleased to see us when they got there    We took a ride out the highway  the tractors are busy & they “the men” were planting cabbages,   the ground, looked nice & lots of it all ready to be planted    I noticed the cabbages did look as if they had been frost bitten,    It’s been a beautiful day.    I took Nellie & family a bread dough cake,   a tin of bread biscuits & gave her & Bonita each a handkercheif with a crocheted edge & the children some candy & nuts, & pictures    They had a letter from Ella Jane & she sent 7. or 8. pictures & she hadn’t wrote home for she’d had her thumb in splints.    Elbert bought us each an ice cream cone & it seemed to settle my stomach    the nerves have been so bad in my stomach of late.    Elbert took a pan of fish 20 or so all cleaned to the girls,    Nellie was please with them.    & I gave her a bag of green tea,    she made coffee & we had a cookie (oatmeal)    they were some she had made    she’s looking well, but had a bad spell with her heart, a few weeks ago.    Bonita’s Geo’s wife is in sanitorium with T.B. & has 2 children  little one’s    if she dies, I pray Bonita won’t be foolish & take him back    I pray God’s will be done not mine.   I thank Thee Jesus for taking care of us going & coming & for taking us to prayermeeting & bringing us safly home.    You know a funny thing happened,   We took one cake “bread dough fruit cake” to the girls & I bakes 5 in the bread tins & one was missing    we looked every-where    Elbert looked in the oven,    so, I didn’t, but there it was,    so many things have come up missing that we have never found,  well I told Elbert seemed as if it must be here, it was here before we left,    but, I was sorry about my bread pan it was in, but we found both pan & cake    I left the cakes right in the pan last night. 

Fri. April 6. 1951./ 24. eggs today./   Well I did out another washing & got dinner & supper & washed the dishes & got the clothes all dried indoors    it was nice this morning    sun was clear & bright,    but I didn’t have enough water to finish      & Elbert went for more fish & didn’t get back untill after 12 noon   I had the potatoes on cooking & broccoli ready to cook so it didn’t take long,    he cleaned 4 fish for dinner    I had fry pan hot     & salted & floured fish & put them in  & he went back & cleaned out 5 more,     so, he could rest after dinner a little     he brought the water & I finished the clothes so, I wont have quite so many after next week     & I hope to get a little more sewing done next week,    birds were singing & flowers starting to grow & frogs croaking & a N. East breeze, clouded up this after noon     the wind went south tonight   cold white sun & radio said cooler tomorrow.    I went to prayer meeting last night not many there. 

Sat. April. 7. 1951./ page. 2730./ 22. eggs today./ Elbert set another fence post on the S. east corner,  Bill Snyder has tried & tried to wiggle it loose when the ground is wet Spring & Fall & he did it this time, so Elbert have put in a rail road tie that John Snyder gave him,     Bill plows up to the line & if the post was gone he wouldn’t know if he was over to far, of course, he’s a skunk if ever there was one & just like the old folks,    he  made a big pond hole on his lot by draging the dirt out on the brow of the hill, then he went to plow crosswise, his lot & mine so to fill the hole up    he is so thoroughly discusting & so ignorant person,    a year ago he plowed & planted, his sister’s ground to corn & cut & sold it & then Bessie found it out & made him give her half of the money & I thought that was easy on him,    it’s hard to tell what he will be up to next.    Wish I could put up a fence at least half way to the back.    Elbert cut a lot of brush & hopes to get in a few stakes on the line.    Well I swept & dusted & cooked & washed dishes & baked 2 tins of bread biscuits & did my daily dozen    Elbert worked to long & hard & looked it,    but I couldn’t talk him out of doing it.    I hope & pray he wont be sick from it.    it’s been to hot today after being so cool “60 degrees” & Radio said it would be 35 or 40 degrees tonight,    I wanted to go out but so much to get done in here & my legs to tired all the week,    got to take it a little more easy this coming week.    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Blessed Holy Name for His Love & Care of us & pray He will reveal & help me to do His Will not mine. 

Sun. April. 8. 1951./ 14. eggs today./  Well, I didn’t get to church this a-m. but we went tonight    had a good sermon & some good testimonies & I pray God will help us to live as he wants us to live,    Mrs. Horning & Janet were to church tonight & Mrs Smith & his to girls & they had a girl friend with them    & Dorthy & Lindy & there two children     Tom & Ronie & Mertle did the preaching    Mertle’s Mother & sister & Mrs. Sprunk & another elderly lady     I don’t know her name    & my-self.     It’s been a wet misty day with light shoers.   sun came out & set white tonight.   Cloudy tonight, broken, so moon & stars apear once in a while.    I thank God in Jesus Name for saving my soul & giving me strength & courage & for my many healings & pray He will help me to keep well in His Name & to give me more of His spirit & help me to live & do His will in all things.     Glory to His Name, I love Thee Jesus    all Honor & Power truly belongest to Thee for ever & ever.    To be like Jesus, all I ask to be like him. 

Mon. April. 9. 1951./ 22. eggs today./  Elbert went to fish house & he helped wheel in 2 ton of fish & they gave him 28 pike & about 2 doz. perch,    he cleaned all but 15 pike    I cleaned 4 for our dinner,    he was so tired & then I scraped them & salted ours & packed them in a pan,    then he wanted to give Tom & Mertle a few & Harry Miller & he took 15 to Lindy West & told him he was to tired to clean them,    Lindy said he’d be glad to clean them,   it would save his 

Mon. April 9. 1951./ page. 2731./ 22. eggs this day./  meat bill & he thanked Elbert for them.    Harry Miller was so glad for his & Tom said fly up stairs Mertle & get them fish frying,    she was just getting ready to make & apple pie & Tom & Ronie were trying to fix up Tom’s car,     running board rusted & fell off,    they had eaten a few waffles,    no wonder they all look so starved & so thin,    We had a bad fog last night & it’s been rainy & cloudy all day    sun peeked out a few times this after noon & it had begun to get fogy before we got home tonight,    it was white as milk over the lake;    It was so bad this morning fishermen didn’t go out to lift nets untill most noon    Elbert didn’t get home untill most 2-p-m. & I hadn’t had a bite to eat,    I had just got the potatoes & stew pan on when he came in,    I made him stay in untill we ate,    he look so terribly tired & he is,    I wish he would only get enough for us & not so many,    it’s to much for him    he looked sick tonight & so yellow & exhausted.    & I’ve been so tired, but only done usual round,    well, I did clean the fish & salt them    Elbert usually scraps them out & washes them but he was to tired today,    so, he did to much work for the fish    & then give most of them away & 14 mi. drive to take them, to those he gave them to.    We are getting to the place where we can’t stand to do so much any more.    It’s been a nice April day.    I thank God & Praise Thee Jesus for all the many many blessings,    Keep us Closer to Thee. Amen.

Tue. April. 10. 1951./ 17. eggs today./  I haven’t done much today    Elbert want to go to the Hill farm for apples & Elbert got on the wrong road & so we see a lot of farms I haven’t seen seen since Frank & I use to go selling extracts & Knife sharpeners, can openers & fruit juicers    thats been a long time now, 18 yrs. Frank’s been gone & it was at least 3. yrs. before he died that we went most every day & we sold right up to the yr. he died,    but only close around home.    Well, we got back to the apple farm & bought 1. bu wine saps 2.00   they are so good, juicy & have a flavor     its been a fine day partly cloudy, whole sun, it rained in the early morning & there’s lots of water everywhere,     we picked up some ears of corn on the road,    enough for one meal for hens.    It was a beautiful day not cold but I didn’t feel like riding around,    some nice looking farms,    we saw a sign sorgum mollasses so Elbert got out to ask & perhaps get some, but no one ans. the door,    so “no lasses,”     well tomorrow’s Wed.    I ought wash but I don’t know what I’ll do.    Georgie & Bill been gone a week & came in late last night.    I was sitting up in bed     tomy felt bad.    well Elbert did quite a lot of spading,    he’s getting ground ready for potatoes.    Wish so much I could help.    I like to work the dirt.    I thank God He does take care of us & I pray I may do more for Him,    I want to    I love & Praise Jesus & I want to be all His for ever & ever for He’s a wonder-ful Friend & there’s no other can take His place in my heart.

Wed. April. 11. 1951./ Page. 2732./ 25. eggs today./    It’s been a beautiful day & I was out to the far end of the grapes,    Elbert has been cutting weeds & brush & spading to put in a few potatoes, he hopes by end of the mo.    Georgie Snyder waved her hand to me, a thing she hasn’t done in a long time & I have waved to her many times before,    then she & the dog & cat came over & talked awhile,    she & Bill had been over to see Bob,    he’s stationed there & they are now being moved to Texas.    she was tired when they rolled in Sun. night,    she said they had drove over 1000 miles that day,    but Young Bill had a fire for them & the house was warm,    he’s looked after the place while they were gone.    I received books & papers from Mrs. Goll today.    Oh Lord God of Hosts help me to do more of Thy work.    Every thing’s starting to grow but N. East wind’s so cold for me.    & today we hear the world is in a termoil because Trueman fired Gen. Mc.Aurther & crongresmen & Senit are angry.    Oh, Jesus, help us to be ever ready to depart with Thee. Amen. 

Thurs. April 12. 1951. /20. eggs today./ my check came today./ Elbert’s back pained him so bad he could hardly rest all night    & he got up same’s usual & went & sold  the eggs 10. doz. 6.50,    he didn’t spend it this time but gave it to me to save,    we thought we’d get a few more chicks for another yr.    but one doesn’t know hardly what to do, for the Goverment is in such a mess & I know Jesus will surly becoming before very long.    I got up & took a bath & dressed at 9-30-a-m & did several odds & ends & then mixed up my pie dough & made 2 apple & 2 peach pies,    My bowels run me yesterday after noon & evening & today haven’t moved all day,    Elbert got home early, 11-a-m & could hardly move his back pained him so    & so we didn’t get off to church tonight,    instead of prayer meeting Mertle’s having bible study meetings,    Well, I wish it was prayer meeting,    for I could get more out of it.    I pray Oh God, of Love & Mercy in Jesus Name and thank Thee for all things,    and pray Thou will Help us in all the ways we need .    Jesus Blessed Pure, True & Holy.    The wind is chilly & it’s tried to rain & been mostly cloudy.    New moon wading in snow & water tonight,    it rained & snowed a shower just before dark

Fri. April. 13. 1951./ 19. eggs today./   Well, I did the wash & I feel tuckered    got it nearly all dry & will have it done before I go to bed,    it’s been a rainy day   cold raw S. west wind & it snowed hard a couple of times & sun came out a few times,  white sun    Well I’m tired & I haven’t done any writing this week & owe every one a card or letter.     I see cabbages took a drop in price.    Elbert’s had to stay in most of the day because of the weather & his back    I’m glad he’s been inside,    he cleaned hen roost this morning & carried it out & put it on the garden & his face looked half froze.    I thank & Praise God for His Love & His care

Sat. April 14. 1951./ Page 2733./  22. eggs today. / Elbert went to Huron but not early enough to get any fish    he got pork shoulder for our dinner & lb. of butter, yeast cake & broccoli while I swept & wiped up floors & then got dinner    & then ironed E’s. shirt & my house dress,    then we had supper & Elbert killed & dressed a hen, she laided every day,    he got her on to cook & ground her breast & I have it mixed up for balls for tomorrow    & I hope to take a bath & get off to church in the morning,    it’s raining tonight 9-30-p-m.    I thank & Praise God & pray He will use me in His Own Way. 

Sun. April 15. 1951./ 12. eggs today./  We went to Sunday school & church & then come home  had our dinner & lunch tonight & then we went back to Church this evening    there were [?]32 to Sun.  & there were 6 young couples & 5 old people & 6. or 8. children in there teens & 4 or more little folks.    We had a very good sermon & those who belonged to the Lord were blessed    I thank & praise the Lord for our blessing which are many.   & I pray I maybe of more service to Him.    Oh God, be with Miss. Clark & her sister    Thou doeth know there needs    I pray Thy will be done,     if I can help her I pray, I may,    I thank Thee.    Well it’s been very chilly, partly cloudy & showers with quite a strong south west wind.    We saw some ducks or geese going S. east the other day & 7 going N. west today.

Mon. April. 16. 1951./ 21. eggs today./  Elbert went to fish house & helped dip fish & they gave him 4 catfish a bulhead a doz. or so perch & about the same number in pike & the S. west wind was cold,    it snowed in shoers, but melted as it fell.    flakes were big as feathers this morning but grew or came lots smaller     and tonight it’s much colder    we have a fire & keep one during  the night,    Birds show it’s to cold out side.   Elbert skined the fish & we cook them for dinner    then he finished cleaning the others & I salted & packed them & put them down to keep cold    We had chicken balls for supper. & hope to have fish for our dinner tomorrow    every time I eat I think of the many people that don’t have anything,     and of the terrible condition the whole world is in & wonder just how things will shape up    I believe it will be the new federation before much longer & then the small country’s will be gathered up that will take some time yet & then the war on the Israel,     I hope & pray God will have mercy & take us out before that time,    I believe He will before very much longer.    I thank Thee Jesus for helping me to under-stand Thy word & pray Thou will use me in Thy own Way Amen. 

Tue. April. 17. 1951./ 18. eggs today./  Snowed in showers all day & melted as it fell   cold raw wind    We only did what had to be done today.    Elbert gets his own breakfast & I cook dinner & supper & wash dishes & look after beds & so forth    & Elbert took care of hens & what out side chores & got up the coal,    Radio says it will freeze tonight    I hope not.    Well, I thank God for His Word & that He helps me to understand.

Wed. April. 18. 1951./ Page . 2734./ 18. eggs this day./ Well, I mended Elbert’s jumper yesterday & today I served the pieces on the gores of my skirt    & next I hope to sew skirt together & join waist & try it on,    I sure hope to get it done in another week at least    for my old one’s going to pieces,    I don’t know what’s wrong with me,    but I don’t have the endurance to work,    I have the ambition if only I could stick to the job    today I’m weak & shaky.    We received a card from Bonita that didn’t say much,    enjoyed fish    Bonney didn’t send after any of them & they kept them in ice box 4 or 5 days,    I’m glad I can eat mine fresh,     I wouldn’t want them after they laid around a week,    they taste good out the water & into the frypan,    We had another nice mess since then.    She said they were O.K and ask how we were,     said the weather was cool & that they had a letter from Marcie,    they’re O.K.     I gave her 30 cents to get some sort of heads to plant grass on    she got them, but Audrey had bought Gertie one,    so she had them there.    Love from Bonita.    Wind’s been strong & cold eased off,   but is blowing again    guess I try to wash tomorrow.    I’d like a nice day to hang the blankets out on the line.    It snowed hard in Cleveland radio said     & it truly [?] to hear several times this morning.    I thank & praise God    He is & ever will be & pray He will keep me close to him. 

Thurs. April. 19. 1951./ page. 2735. / 20. eggs today./ I wrote a card to Miss Clark & one to Audrey.    I washed out part of the clothes today & got them all dried except rags & wool skirt     Elbert went & sold 11. doz. eggs & got 1. bag of mash. 4.76 & I told him to keep the rest,    he has to pay for gas oil & car repares.    I gave him my check to cash & he used 1.50 for food & brought me 38.60    I have to use 20.00 for food & then 9.00 for gas & my taxes will be due before much longer    they were 10.00 & some odd cents last time,    I don’t know what they’ll be this time.    I took my bath & dressed at 4.30 for Church & then got supper     Elbert pared the potatoes,    I the broccoli & hen I looked after them & fried some stakes he bought,    he bought boiling meat & bacon & knockers.    Well, we got off to Church & back again,    Mertle has her new lower teeth & don’t feel or look very well    & Neither does Topp.    Mrs. Albright was there tonight,    but Mr. Whitman & Mrs. Sprunk was not.    I hope there not sick    Mrs. Fredrick was there & said Miss. Clark had been home but went back today.    I know I’d be tired & she’s older than I but able to get around on her feet for she walks a lot every day.    They said over radio 5.000 nurses are needed,    so Miss Clark is working in the hospital & looking after her sister    she’s been there 5 weeks now.    It’s quite cool out tonight    I don’t see how any thing can grow,    it was cloudy all morning  partly so this after noon & tonight moon shines through at in-tervals.    Elbert spaded a lot today so he’s real tired tonight.    Oh God help us to cling to Thee & I pray Thou will Keep us 

Fri. April 20. 1951./ 22. eggs today./   Well, I’ve only done the daily round with the exception of putting my bedding on the line & airing it & sweeping & turning the mattress over & making up the beds again,    but I feel tired,    I went out where Elbert was spading & to out side toilet & cleaned out the bird bath & filled it with clean water,    the tame white voilets are in bloom & the wild blue ones are growing fast now.    Golden bells are in bloom now,   but, it’s so cold nights,    we had a white frost last night,    sun came up late so it turned to water & ground was so wet & the grass.    Watkins man came this after noon    I had called Elbert to have some coffee “to get him to rest”    he’s spading to much at a time & to steady,    tires him so much he can’t rest    We see a female & a male pheasent today.    Walkins man had a cup of coffee & visited a while,    he use to live neighbor to Frank Bonney over on the lake bank near the old Glendening house,    it was the Daniels house where Edith & Her folks lived.    she had two brothers James & George.    Edith taught school when I lived at Wards next door & Wards house was between the other two.     I bought carbolic salve 40 cents for cuts  I got a bottle salt shaker of garlic salt 90 cents, & tin box of nutmeg 70 cents     everything costs so much, but I paid for them 2.08, 3 cents tax on sale.    We had soup for supper & broccoli & it was good,    broccoli was so tender & nice & I made a little relish of cabbage

Fri. April. 20. 1951./ Page. 2736./ 20 eggs this day./ onion & pickles chopped fine with some of the sweet pickle vinegar on it.    Now Elbert is in bed    he got up early & in the morning     he wants to go to Vermilion for greens for hens & to fish house for fish if he can make both places on time or he said he might go to fish house only.    Looks like I’ll have bread to bake & some washing to do out,    so, I thank Jesus for my strength & pray I may do his Will & not mine in all things great or small. Amen. 

Sat. April 21. 1951./ 20. eggs today./ Well, I did out quite a washing & baked 2 tins of bread biscuits   cooked 2 meals & washed up all the dishes & believe me or not    I’m so tired    Elbert went to fish house    worked for some fish   he dressed 6 & I cooked “or fried” them    I got the potatoes ready & so it didn’t take long to fry them,    had the greese all hot & soup & white frish fried & potatoes cooked    we ate soup & I turned fish & by time soup was down potatoes & fish were ready & we had some tomatoes left over & they were good & hot coffee.    Clothes, all dry & put away & socked darned & bread put in crock,    now I’ve been reading & thinking how very near the end is of this world & wishing I could do more to help people understand,    for My heart achs when I think of the many Who are not ready;    Oh God, I pray in Jesus Name You will help me to help others to turn to Thee, Amen.    It’s been a beautiful day,   sunshine but partly hazzy & it’s warmer tonight,    Wind went from N.E. to S. east tonight, no frost.

Sun. April. 22. 1951./ 16. eggs today./  Well, We didn’t get away this morning, but we did tonight,    they had 67 to Sunday school & three persons were converted this morning & a married young couple tonight     Praise God from Whom all blessings flow.    I thank Him for answering prayers for giving Sister Eppler a greater boldness for Jesus & helping her to speak out & declare God’s word, & tonight she said she felt stronger in that way & the church will once more gain in truth & be steady in Jesus Name I thank Thee & we give Thee all the Praise, Amen.    Elbert took some fish to Harry Miller,    I gave Tom & Mertle some & Mrs. Sprunk    she didn’t go to the car & get them so I left them with Mertle & Tom.    Wind’s S. West & quite strong   showers during night & morning, clouds are broken tonight & moon shines through.    It’s been a beautiful day & Apricot in full bloom in a big white ball beautiful. 

Mon. April 23. 1951./ 20. eggs today./ Well I cleaned the stand with the plants on it in the east window & the window & the high stool with some plants on it & the floor beneith them,    the stool is one from the old tug “Welcome,” the captian gave it & the big ice box to Elbert,    that’s been a number of yrs. ago    about 50 years.   I have it in my old diary, that is quite along time now,    I’m 66 yrs. old    Elbert gave the stool to me,    we used it at home for a long time to sit on while talking on the telephone,    it’s give my feet a rest many a time. 

Mon. April. 23. 1951./ Page 2737./ 20. eggs this day./   but they are in such bad condition now    I have to sit more & so often.    I swept & washed dishes & cooked,    We had 2 meals or I did,    Elbert gets up & eats about 7-a-m. after he has taken care of chickens, he killed a hen, picked & cleaned it & put it on to cook & he has spaded a big wide long piece of ground ___ ft. wide & ___ ft. long for potatoes & a little garden stuff & he gathered a good big mess of dandelines,  for greens,    he fixed the posts with the boards on to hold the yellow roses back from the path to toilet & he’s done a lot of odds & ends & is terrible tired tonight.,     We had a heavy frost last night not quite as bad as night before last    it made heavy ice & didn’t get melted by noon, but didn’t freeze so bad last night     & Apricots are all in bloom.     I received a letter from Annabel & card from Miss. Clark today,    I sure have to take time out to write letters & cards, soon;    Elbert wants to go to Lorain tomorrow.    So I’ll have to go to bed now & try to rest,    I do thank God for saving my soul and, teaching me His ways & healing me so many, many times,    I give Him the Glory for ever & ever, Amen.    I pray He will keep us, the car & all we have safe & I love Thee Jesus & Praise Thee & pray I may do more to help in Thy work,   Use me Jesus.    It’s been a beautiful day but raw wind from S. West.    Clear sky tonight.    We saw a silver color plane come from N. & go to the South with a long stream of white behind it, high up.   

Tue. April 24. 1951./ 19. eggs today./  Had a card from Audrey, she hoped my ride to Nellie’s didn’t make me sick     & said Bonita was down & had been over to her aunt Hazels & done out a big wash.    H. has been in bed for 5. weeks & Bonita told her about the fish we had taken to them     & Audrey wanted to know how the fish were biting     We would like to take her some     but she’s only home for quick lunch at noon & then to supper     & its so late by the time we get back    Elbert hates to drive after dark    said she & Martha were coming out,    then Jean phoned & said they were going to a stork show,    We had chicken to & maybe it wont be when they do come.    I washed today & Elbert went to Vermilion & got greens for hens & a few things for us.    I didn’t have much washing since I washed Sat. so had it most done when he got back.    I got a little book from Aunt Ellen,  a needle work book put out by her.   The sun shone a while this morning, then clouded up & stayed that way the rest of the day,     & is trying to rain tonight, cold N. east wind but no frost last night although it did get cold before morning.        I’ve fixed up my old stockings & maybe they’ll do a few times more    I do Praise God for all our many blessings in Jesus Name, Amen.

Wed. April 25. 1951./ page. 2738./ 21 eggs today./ Well, Elbert went to fish house & got a very large mess of fish some nice little catfish 2 perch & the rest were pike    he cleaned them all,    We ate catfish for supper had chicken balls for dinner.    The wind went S. west after mid night & blew strong untill tonight it eased off & we had a good shower, wind got hot, was lots to hot.    thundered & lightened & light showers tonight     it’s still thundering,     I see a little snake this after noon laying in sun by the well.    the pheasent comes to bird bath to drink    We saw the little hen the other day    guess she has a nest out by the grapes    Well I haven’t done much today, wrote Miss. Clark a letter & cleaned a big 12 qt. pail of greens for Audrey & Gertie & salted the fish & packed them in pans & cooked two meals & did dishes & now I’m going to bed for Elbert goes about 8-30-a-m & I’ll have to get up at 7-a-m & I don’t feel able to go, but no peace untill I do.    I Pray God will take care of us & help us to get most every thing done while we are there in Lorain, that we’d planed to do.   Now I thank & Praise Thee Jesus & pray Thy Will be done, Amen.

Thurs. April 26. 1951./ 22. eggs today./ Well, we went to Lorain,    I bought a black coat & hat & small sprayer & 5. gal of white paint for the house    Oh, yes, I bought 6. yds. house dress good & 3 dish rags, 3 spools 40. O.N.T. crochet thread & 1 1/2 doz. balls tating thread or crochet thread for handkercheifs.   & 1. dress for 5. dollars for a church dress 5.00.   it’s a sort of dark red,    got to fix the bottom.    it’s to short in the back,    hope I can fix it with what I take of the front & maybe I’ll get one made by & by that will be longer.  35.00 for coat 3.07 for hat 6.__ for dress goods dish rags crochet thread & darning cotton.    We stopped to see Mrs. Cranage & I had a little visit,    that house all-ways looks as if she had just moved in    & things are laid here & there & every where, big rug rolled up & laying on stair way.    she took one doz. eggs. & Elbert took 2. doz. for Audrey & Martha & then forgot to leave them,  but we took her fish & Rhubarab & a bag with fish & rhubard for Martha & one for Nellie.    Audrey gave me 10 linen kercheifs & 3 balls thread    she’s going to get me 3 or 4 shirts & I will pay her for them.    We bought a few things in Vermilion & came home,    I’m dead tired    I got supper but it was to late for us to go to church & I pray God will for give me,    it took a bout one hr. to sell the eggs, it was 11-30-a-m when we left Penys Store.    & by the time we got to Audrey’s we only had to wait 5 minutes for her,    she gave us a slice of bread  a piece & cup of hot coffee,    we talked while she ate & then we went to Sears  got the paint & a hand qt. sprayer & hit for home.     I got aquainted with a young woman in Klines that lived with Ella Jane in New Mexico & she was there when Ruby & Nellie were there,    she seemed like a very nice person & as if she would like to know us better.     I met Bessie Pratte in Sears    I thank Thee Jesus for taking care of us today.    I gave Audrey one of Dehaans books    I hope she will read it. 

Fri. April 27. 1951/ page. 2739./ 22. eggs today./ Oh, I’m so lame & sore from the trip yesterday,    seemed as if I couldn’t move all day,    I got dinner & washed the dishes then went out & trimed the roses on each corner of the house as far as I could reach     & Elbert took the step ladder & did the little on top, that part he unfastened & we tied in a few stalks,     they didn’t make as many new ones as usual.    I trimed the middle rose up as far as I could reach     & to-morrow we hope to finish that & then the one in front of hen house then on the back fence the the row north of the house & one by hen house window & by the drive & in front of the house & then the vines     & we have to plant potatoes & beets & carrots & then some corn & beans & cabbages & tomatoes & my flower seeds,    & I hope they grow, but it’s so cold nights & don’t warm up in the morning like it should.    Well, my hands are scratched & a few thorns in them & my feet have troubled me all day,    but I thank God for all our many blessings & I do pray He will soon fix my feet & ankles so I can work again,    I use to wish I didn’t have to work,    but I only ment untill I could get my strength back &     but I believe God will fix them yet,     I’ll give Him Glory & Praise always, Amen.    Elbert is so tired, sore & lame, from spading & doing odds & ends.    I feel so sorry for him     it always has made me so each Spring.

Sat. April. 28. 1951./ 19. eggs today./ Elbert went to Huron & got a nice mess of fish small perch mostly 3 or 4 pike & 2 white base,    We had some for supper & I fried all of them for it’s been a very hot day    I trimed both trumpet vines & got about half of the roses in corner of park fence & then Elbert helped me,    they had come up in the pear tree & through the big Weigela bush, golden bell & Tamarix.     We had a time pulling the long shoots out & then getting them where they belong,    we still have several more & the middle one on the house in front of coop.    & then grass & weed to rake out.     I don’t know what to do about the vines on car shed,    they look as if they had winter killed, bad,    Well, I salted & packed fish & washed dishes & Elbert took down back storm door & put up screen    & Elbert is so tired     also he can hardly exist,    he got a piece of pork shoulder & I had to cook that for it’s been so hot all day “in the 80.ties.”    & today the wind blew quite strong from the S.W. & made up a storm,    it started in easy to shower after supper    then came, down in sheets & then eased off, but at 10-30-p-m    it thundered & lightened & wind blew untill it sung poured rain & some sleet & is still at it.    Received card from Miss. Clark saying they’re better.    Elbert shot a woodchuck today    the first one we have seen & he said he stunk,    he buried him.    Pheasent still out in back.    I thank My God in Jesus Name for all things. 

Sun. April. 29. 1951./ Page. 2740/ 16 eggs today./ Elbert forgot to set the clock a-head last night so I barely got to church on time    We had a terrible wind storm last night    a car was in the ditch    a telegraph pole broke over & two big trucks standing by when we went to church,    When we came back the car was being towed away & the line man were fixing up another pole,     a little ways farther a small building was toppled over & a big barn blown down,     I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name    He spares our little house.    Elbert slept & just remembered I said something to Him about it.    There wasn’t many to Church this morning, but tonight, there were 7 young couples, 8 with Tom & his wife,    then Mr. & Mrs. Horning Mr & Mrs. West Sr.  Mrs. Sprunk & I,     Mr Whitman wasn’t there & he seldom misses a meeting.    We were out around the yard some, today,    the mertle & blue voilets & white violets are in bloom    ground is full of mole holes.    Several storms went over us today    & once it showered.    It must have rained hard while we were at church, out here.    Elbert’s in bed & I wish I were,    I receivd a blessing from Jesus tonight, Praise God.  

Mon. April 30. 1951./ 19 eggs today./ Elbert got up & washed his 4 union suits,    he put his B.V.D’s. on this morning    wind was N. East & cold    he washed his baath towel & wash rag & 5 or 6 nose rags, sudsed & wrinsed them & hung them on the line    then came in & had a cup of tea with me & I got dinner while he rested & then ate    hens laid 48 doz. & 10 eggs this mo.    & went back & washed out both prs. of his wool pants,    he handed me his light union suits    I hung them over the stove & got one suit dry    & told him to get into them as soon as he hung up the pants & so he did tonight    his joints are aching,  such a world.    he’s been feeling bum for sometime & does such careless things,    I washed dishes & swept     then got supper & press his wool pants & ironed his work shirts,    I pray God will put the devil on the run soon for I am standing on His Promise4s & trusting in Jesus Name,    Glory to God   I praise Thee Jesus Blessed & Holy, Thou are truly wonderful.    Today has been sunshiny all day but cool N. East wind. 

Tue. May 1. 1951./ 23. eggs today./ Well I got the general washing done & I dried most of it out side,    I have blankets next to wash & wish it was over.    Elbert put in 3 rows of potatoes today & so tired he can’t seem to rest besides all the odds & ends he has done    carried the water for me to wash   took care of hens & I don’t know what else,    I got dinner & supper & took care of dishes & darned 2 prs. of sock & ironed my skirt, dress, scarf & kercheifs & I’m tired.    It’s been a beautiful day, warm sun, cool N. east breeze.    John Snyder was over to his place & disk the corn stalks,    hope we get to put in a few beets, carrots, beans, cabbages & my flowers.    I do thank & praise God for our garden & hens but don’t know how much longer we can have hens   feed so high.

Wed. May. 2. 1951./ Page 2741./ 22. eggs today./  Well, we both managed to get up,    Elbert went to fish house & got a big mess of fish & he cleaned them all & now is planning on giving Harry Miller 6.  Mrs. Sprunk 6, & Epplers 10.   to much work for they don’t even tell him how much they enjoyed them,    Mr Miller does but the rest never say anything  just take them all cleaned & salted & all they have to do is flour & fry them & eat them.    Elbert isn’t very well,    he wont be able to help them much longer,    he’s planing on selling eggs tomorrow ___ doz.     We did get the rose on end of house & in the middle & part of the one on the post in front of hen house    & I got most of Westeria vine trimed before dinner,    no, it was a beautiful day,    was a little cloudy this after noon & then cloudied up at dusk & rained a good shower at 9-30-p-m.    I feel rather dead on my feet, the bones are down so bad in ball of feet so bad,    I know the Lord is able & I believe He will fix them.    I Praise Him    there’s no one in all the whole world like Jesus.    I believe Audrey is sending Lorain news paper to Elbert    hes got 2, one yesterday & one today.    We are both terrible tired    Elbert went to bed & I was going out by the toilet & get the 4 tine rake,    I forgot it    had it on my mind, but told him to tell me when he was coming into the house & so,     he told me then kept telling me, that agervates me,    Well, I came & so,    he got up & dressed & went & got the rake,    he didn’t want me to go in the rain & maybe fall down,    I nearly fell twice today & I got a swat across the eyes the other day & to-day on my finger next to little finger on right hand,    it pains & is sore & so does me eyes.    I heard the pheasent out in the back.    peaches & pears are in bloom,    it was quite warm today.    I thank God for His wonder love & the care He give me.   

Thurs. May. 3. 1951./ 16. eggs today./ Well, Elbert went out & sold 10 doz. eggs 6.50 & he bought mash 4.76 & he got a few things for us to eat & he stopped to Epplers & left a pan of fish all cleaned & told Rony to give Mrs. Sprunk 5 or 6,    he told Elbert his mother had the flu.    We didn’t go to Church to night    Elbert isn’t well,    & he work a little while & he’s all tired out,    I’m the same way,    but my feet torture me so bad I can’t stand on them very long & it does hurt to try to walk & have your heel sink into a mole hole,    We trimed the rose rambler in front of hen house & finished the ones on the park fence & he put out a lot of the Weiglia & golden bell bush that winter killed    lots of the rose vines winter killed & honey suckle    Well we only have a little to trim & a big heap of brush to take a way.    then the place won’t look quite so bad    & then if we can get the house painted it will be nice & look so much cleaner.    I’m sorry we didn’t go to church,    but since Elbert wont go in I felt it better to pray here.    I thank God in Jesus Holy Name for saving my soul & for all He gives us & Pray I may do more for Him.    Elbert took fish to Harry Miller.

Fri. May. 4. 1951./ Page. 2742./ 17. eggs today./ I baked 2 large tins of bread biscuits & one large loaf of bread & 12 cup cake & one square layer.    I got dinner & washed dishes & was out side to toilet & in the park where Elbert was cleaning up brush    he sawed some limbs of the oak & has 3 more to saw off,    he sawed a piece of the tamarix    I have 3. young ramblers on the fence, yet to trim.    had card from Nellie,    said she got her garden plowed & now had to get it planted.    wish we had ours plowed    it’s to hard for Elbert to spade so much,    he isn’t phyically fit to do it,    he says he was tired when he got up & sore & lame all over from planting the potatoes,    May 1 & 2nd. he received 2 news papers    yesterday it didn’t come & today he got 2.    I believe it was left next door.    It’s been a fine day to work    N. east breeze yesterday & today,     Thurs. morning between 12-30-a-m & 8- we had several showers, 2 heavy ones.   last after dinner yesterday there was, a fog & it got so shivery cold we came in before dark    & the fire felt good & has felt good alday today & tonight,      little colder tonight than last night,    Well Elbert’s in bed & I wish I was in mine.    I ought to sweep & wipe up floors in morning.    I thank God and Jesus for all our many blessings & pray We may both be His be-fore we are taken away,    I sure would miss Elbert    he’s so good & does so many things,    but, I do wish he wouldn’t do so much at atime & tire himself all out,    he worries because he can’t do enough to suit him.    May God help us to take it more easy & not worry & help us to live His will & His ways.    I Praise Father Son & Holy Ghost Amen.

Sat. May. 5. 1951./ 18. eggs today./  Well, I got the two big blankets washed, but not dried     I aired Elbert’s bedding & washed his sleepers & pillow slip & a few kercheifs & rags my petticoat & a few other small pieces.    Elbert worked in garden untill he felt so sick he got as far as the door & set down,    he’s doing to much at a time.    We ate two lunches & no hot supper    It was a nice day    clothes didn’t dry good    air seemed damp.    I Praise Thee Jesus for all things & pray many will go to Church & truly learn more about Thee    I thank Thee & I thank Thee for healing Mrs. Eppler   all the praise & Glory belongest to Thee for ever & ever, bless the efforts of all Thine Who strive to preach Thy word & help it to ring true to Thee, in Jesus Name. 

Sun. May. 6. 1951./ 22. eggs today./ Oh, God, I thank & praise Thee in Jesus Name for Thy wonderfull Power, for Thy Love & Grace  for saving my soul & I crave to be filled with the Holy Ghost & to be able to praise Thee in spirit    help me Jesus that I may Be with Mr. Whitman & bless him & strengthen him in soul & body    We will give thee all the glory & honor for ever & ever, Amen.    It’s been a fine day,    N. east breeze cool, cool nights, but every things growing, that stays in over winter.     Voilets are beautiful,    but I guess the rabbits eat my clove pinks,    I don’t find any.    & Mrs. Cranage wanted some

Mon. May. 7. 1951./ Page. 2743./ 22. eggs today/ It’s been a fine day.    Elbert hasn’t felt very well all day    he went to Huron but got no fish,    he went to Killbrides & got qt. of milk,    it’s a relief after trying to put up with that dope from the milk wagon full of soada & that can milk my blood pressure drop most out of sight when I have to do with out good fresh milk,    this milk isn’t as good as it might be,    but I’m sure glad to get it.    Elbert tried to work in the garden,    but, came in & slept in big chair for an hr. or so then went out tried it again.    While I tired myself all out trying to get my dress basted together, but I made it,    one side of skirt seems to be wider than the other,    but, that’s a puzzle for another day,    if it were not for that I’d have it done, all but neck, bottom & buttons,     How-ever, I’ll have to try again on the skirt,    I need it so bad to wear & I’ve got to cut out a couple more so to have a thin light dress or so for summer.    Cool N. West wind all day,    White sun with a few clouds,  to cold at night for garden to grow,    wish I could take care of my flowers & clean them up.    We see a rabbit out between the evergreen trees at 2-p-m., just sitting looking around, in the tall grass.    Well, I thank Thee Jesus “Dear & Holy Thou art to me” for the blessings of this day    Oh God, help us to know what we ought to be doing & how to get at it I pray,     I thank Thee.

Tue. May. 8. 1951./ 17. eggs today./  Elbert got up early    went & got the milk & then came back home & decided to go for fish,    he got about a doz.    came back & cleaned them, ate dinner & went to Ver-milion for hens greens & a little for us    he got a piece of smoked pressed ham & cheese, cabbage, broccoli, nuts chocolate & ice cream,    so I made tea & we ate cream,    we had fish for supper    they were good.    I was sick all night    we had soup & it had a little to much greese in it,    my stomach hurt so bad    then it began to go the other way & I rushed the can untill daylight,    so I didn’t do any more than I had to about work today,    & after supper Mr. & Mrs. Ottis West & Mrs. Sprunk came out to invite us to a annavary party tomorrow night,    it’s for Tom & Mertle Eppler & they were taking up a collection,    I gave a dollar for Elbert & I but I don’t want to go.    We don’t have the nice clothes any more & have been along so long, it’s hard to mingle, now.    I pray they have a nice time   all who go,    & remember the Lord & give Him Honor & Glory for all things.     I gave them rhubarb & they looked at the garden & trees & flowers, then came in & looked at crochet work & my new coat    then after visiting awhile departed for home.    I was out to the garden, but tomie hurt to bad to do any stooping.    I thank & praise God for His wonderful Love & care & I Praise Jesus for the wonderful example He set for us & that He is ever ready & willing to give strength & courage & lift us    He’s wonderful.

Tue. May. 8. 1951. page. 2744./ 17 eggs this to day./ He’s all the world to me,    I love Him more than anything or any one on earth,    if only people would read there bible, study & pray, earnestly,    He said He’d hear & save there souls if they would call on His Name,    He is Blessed, True & so pure & Holy,    I love 
Thee Jesus.    It’s been a nice day but cool.  wind went S.W. tonight,    it’s been quite fresh for a few days.

Wed. May. 9. 1951./ 19. eggs today./ Well, I helped ELbert finish tie up Westeria Vine & then clean up, muss, then we got at the yellow chinna roses    everything winter killed so bad    the are over half killed out    we cut out a big pile of brush & then were both so tired & heavy we crawled back to the Kitchen    Elberts back was paining him bad,  I made hot tea & we washed & drank & rested a while,    then, I got the broccoli pealed & ready to cook    I warmed potatoes  fried steak  couple pieces size the palm of my hand that cost 74 cents & got the corn hot & we ate supper    then he fed hens, locked up for night,    then I washed dishes & we rested & listened to radio for half hr.    then I read the Rev. DeHaan’s sermons that came Mon. Called the Signs of the Times.    The times are coming so true to God’s word & He’s coming back soon    all signs tell us so,    the men of the Nations are talking & have been for some time, of reorginizing the United Nations into a federation of Nations, & that is what the bible calls it & it’s in the end time of the world    I pray God will help people come quickly to Him,    I haven’t done the washing yet & it seems a big job.    I thank & praise God in Jesus Name for saving my soul & all my many healing & for answering many prayers & I believe He will help all the family in His way to be saved     Oh God help us fast to do Thy biding & will, Amen. 

Thurs. May 10. 1951./ 21. eggs today/ Elbert went for milk    then went to Vermilion & sold 10 doz. 65 cents per. doz. 6.50 & he bought a 100 lb bag of mash 4.60 & a 100 lb. bag of grain 4.76 a total 9.36    he had some money left over from left over from last week     so had enough to pay for it he said but I believe he used a little of his own money 1.74 cents to be exact    he got back at 11-30-a-m.    he still don’t feel very good so I was glad he could work out side    it was cloudy all morning & began a fine misty rain just before he got here & then it came heavier & at last in heavy showers & cold     & then took care of hens early & put car in shed,    we had toast & milk for supper & he got up some coal & fixed the fire    listened to the news over the radio & then went to bed.    I didn’t much today    crocheted a couple of corners for Kercheifs & read my bible a while & then got me 

Thurs. May. 10. 1951./ page. 2745./ 21. eggs this day/ self off to bed.   I thank my Heavenly Father in Jesus Holy Name for His Wonderful care for us,    I pray Elbert will soon be turned to Him,    God help    I know it is Thee who turns us to Thee & I thank Thee with my Whole heart, soul & mind, Amen.    Cloudy all day   Cold N.E. wind & rain. 

Fri. May. 11. 1951./ 17. eggs today./ Well, I washed out all my clothes except night gown & I didn’t think I’d ever be able to get it down & now it’s dry    it’s rained in showers all day & wind shifted tonight from N. East to S. West.    & it’s been pouring rain.    Elbert hasn’t felt able to work     he tried to mow between showers & his stomach is bad tonight.    I do thank God for all His blessing & pray He will help me to be worthy,   Oh Jesus, please help me to do Thy Holy Will, & help me to help others, use me in Thy own way    I thank Thee. Amen.

Sat. May. 12. 1951./20 eggs today./ Well I swept & wiped up the floors & ironed my petticoat & finished the handkercheif I made for Mrs. Eppler    it tires me to work at it to long.    but it rests me a lot to chrochet a little.    I must take a bath & go to Sunday school & Church in the morning    It’s been a nice day with sunshine but N. E. wind & cool & more cool to-night   clear   the stars & new moon are as clear as can be. Had nice letter from Nellie “tomorrow is mothers day” & she said  Johny phoned her,    he’s very busy in his last term of school & they are all well.    Bonita & Nellie have been making things for school,      children are going to wind the May Pole in gay colors & wear fancy dresses & they are making a dress for the music teacher.    Georgie has been home 4 days sick,    they took him to Dr.    Nellie taught 4th & 5th grades at the school where George & Bonita go “the twins” & they won blue ribbons in spelling,    Nellie said she planted peas, lettuce & radishes & they are up, but wished she had some corn in     it’s been raining & to wet now.    Elbert turned over a lot of dirt today,    he went & got the milk & went to Vermilion    got hens greens & then to Huron hoping to get some fish, but no luck    I had dinner about ready when he came in at 1-30-p-m,  half starved, he said he didn’t eat any breakfast this morning,    so we both we in same fix as I hadn’t eat or drank.    I thank my God in Jesus Holy Name, for His love & care, Amen. 

Sun. May. 13. 1951./ 14. eggs today./ Well, I missed Sunday school & church this a-m. but we went tonight     Elbert picked a big bunch of flowers “voilets” & I took them a handkercheif to Mrs. Eppler & I put in my tenth for church 1. for Missionary bank & 50 cents for Sun. school.    Sister Eppler was please with her gifts & they did have 98 to sunday school & I thank God for ans. prayer & that the love us & does hear when we cry to Him    Praise His Holy Name    It’s been a fine day, but so cool    tomatoes & cabbages turning yellow    We have had two white dues, almost frost but perhaps in 2. weeks more it will warm up, lets hope & pray God will help us. 

Mon. May. 14. 1951./ Page. 2746./ 20. eggs today./ Well I baked two tins bread biscuits & two big tins of rusk biscuits    I swept & did my usual round & I’m tired     Elbert worked spading & got over heat & after doing it once, I thought he’d use judgement & not go back,    but while I was busy he went back & could hardly get to the grainery where he set down    & I urged him untill he came in & had some hot drink & his face looked terrible all red & yellow,    he looked terrible sick & I believe he felt that way.    & he just said he did,    I’ve tried to get him to let the spading go,    but he wont    he isn’t able & it’s been extra hot to day in the sun 95 here in the Kitchen,    I thank God we are His & can call on Him when ever we wish & He hears & ans our cry,   but I wish so much I could do more for Him, help me Jesus.

Tue. May. 15. 1951./ 21. eggs today./  Well Elberts sick yet & he looks it    hope he will be careful from here on for some days will be to hot.    I washed today     it was 95 here by the sink & so I don’t feel very frisky myself.    I made out an order for flower & vegetable seeds, but don’t know if I can get them all.    When I stop to think of all the hungry people I feel as if I can’t get the flower seeds,    so I’ll have to think & pray about it.    they sell cheaper than any others at Mills & now throw off 20 cents on a dollar & they give 2. pks. extra,    so for a dollar you get 1.20 worth of seeds.    I have tried to hoe a little but don’t seem to be able to do much.    Well I thank & praise God for all I have & I do not want to do anything wrong.    So I trust He will help me to decide on what to get,     I pray He will help Elbert to be O.K. again & that we will be ready to go with Him when He calls.    I got a catalog from Mills for seeds today.    I’m tired & stomach is bad nerves are so bad, sends chills clear up into my face & jaws    I done Elbert’s washing also today 3 suits under wear 2 work shirts 3. prs. sock  bath towel 5 nose rags & the old seat cover for big chair & my own change of clothes & the odds & ends & daily round. 

Wed. May. 16. 1951./ 22. eggs today./ Well, I been to bum to do much & so did as little as possible    was out side for 1/2 hr. or so    couldn’t endure it to just rake leaves    heat was 100 in the corner of Kitchen by the sink.    I crocheted a little    finished a handkercheif for Audrey & have to finish one for Gertie    her birthday was Sun. May 13.  she was 63 yrs. old. & she works each weak day for Good Will Co. on Broadway a blk from where she & Audrey live.    I hope to go to see them & take them some lilacs & lillies of the valley     weather has been bad for them,    so cold nights,   we had it a little warmer last night & tonight.     John Snyder plowed half “or very near so” the 36 acres across from us today,    I thought he was going to finish but he left a small corner,    there is a little breeze from S. West & it’s cool.    We haven’t any fire, last night, or tonight.    I thank God for all our many blessing & Pray He will help me to be of more service to Him. Amen.

Thurs. May. 17. 1951./ Page. 2747./ 18. eggs today./  We were married 31. yrs. ago today./ Elbert went & sold 13. doz. eggs 8.45    he bought 1. ton of sand 3.98, 2. bags lime 1.22 & fertilizer 2.60    he had 75 cents left from the eggs money,    he bought 2 fish a herring and a white fish & had to take one back    it was spoilt,    they gave him one fresh, todays catch,   & it was larger  he had to take the other one back 14 miles round trip,    he went for milk, but couldn’t get any,    so, he’ll go in morning for milk again.    I’ve cooked & washed dishes & I tried to cut out the flox in the flower border,    it has-n’t been cleaned out for several yrs. & weeds & grass are pack down untill flowers that are left are all most choked out,    Well I hardly made & empression but if I can cut a little one aday maybe I’ll get through before Fall,    it will help me to get a little fr4esh air & excersize out side & I need to get out a little more,    Ella Jane is 32 yrs. old April 22 1951.    Wind’s been North east all day & cold    we had a little fire all day,    fog was thick as milk & damp late this after noon,    so I didn’t stay out very long & then could hardly keep from fainting after I got in & cleaned up & got the supper started    Mrs. Goll sent me some more papers today    I wish she wouldn’t for it costs to much.    I thank God for His Love & mercy    & Elbert felt so bad last night but better in some ways today,    he does so many things.   I Praise Thee Jesus & thank Thee for all things great, or small.

Fri. May. 18. 1951./ 21. eggs today./ Elbert went & got the qt. of milk & he’s worked in garden all day,    I got up & washed out what dirty clothes there were & got dinner darned 3 prs socks & 2. prs my old stocking   then washed dishes & ironed big chair back cover & my petticoat,    Elberts 2. work shirts & a mash bag I use over the bed room window    then I rested awhile & got supper    hope to sweep & wipe up floors tomorrow & maybe sew a little,    air is thick as if it was fogy,   it was bad after midnigh & grass was as wet as if it had rained    War is bad on the other side & our rulers quareling among themselves.    a tornado in Texas, fires & trains having collisions,   steam boats & air planes & bible history coming true every day & Why, oh Why don’t the people call on the Lord.    I pray for all Thy people & that they will cling to The through thick & thin    I Praise Thee Jesus.    Sun shone all day.    I pray I can get off to Church Sun, morning. 

Sat. May. 19. 1951./ 21. eggs today./  Was sick all night   liver gas or another gall stone,    I slept an hour or so after daylight,     then got up & dressed, but was so tuckered out I couldn’t work.    I ask for the needs of the sick, should we fast all those who sick, should they pray in earnestness or just pray & say it’s your falt if you don’t get healed,   I’ve seen some of that   it’s no good

Sat. May 19. 1951./ page. 2748./ 21. eggs this day./ I like to be in a prayerful mood & prepared, not laughing joking & then pray & run away,    I thank Thee Jesus for taking care of me & trust I’ll receive strength & be filled with the Holy Ghost soon & then I pray He will help me to be of more service to Him.    We have had a nice day with Sun shine & a S. east breeze.    & 84 degrees heat.    Elbert has been working in the garden,    his potatoes are coming up & its only been about 3 weeks,   thats good,   the cabbages are coming & so the tomatoes & pepers ought to be coming all so & some of the Zinnias are up from last year’s self sowing.    but I ought to have got the seeds I have, in this last week.    I’d like to get in what seeds I’ve got.    I thank God for all things & pray He will guide me all the way,   I Praise Thee Jesus, help me. 

Sun. May. 20. 1951./ 19. eggs today./ My stomach & bowels & liver have been so bad all this week    I just didn’t feel I could be hauled to Vermilion & back, if they pray earnestly for me, I know Jesus will hear & ans. prayer & I’m trusting they will,    some how, as long as I can walk no one seems to think I sick, but, God knows all things.   What they “as well as I” think.    I couldn’t work Sat. & didn’t feel able to do anything all week,    I’ve felt to dead to skin, as if I weigh 2 ton, not certian on my feet for several days,    Elbert killed a hen & dressed & cooked & all I did was take care of beds & washed up the dishes tonight    sure hope & pray for more strength & I thank God for all the many things He does for me  & pray & thank Him for hearing & ans. prayer,    I trust to be able again before long to get my strength & go to church & Praise Thee with the others.    Wind’s been S. & went S. West & is still blowing    it sure thundered & lightened hard this afternoon & sun shining bright.    We didn’t get to church all day    hurts me more than they that I’m not able to go.    I pray the Lord will help them in His own Way.

Mon. May. 21. 1951./ 17. eggs today./ Well I haven’t done much of anything today but am feeling a little better Praise the Lord God of Hosts    Elbert went to Vermilion,    he saw Mertle   she didn’t ask how I was,    he said, she told him she was terribly busy & when she failed to ask he told her & she said it was to bad    Well, maybe so, however, God knows all our hearts.    Oh how glad I am.    They sure like to say mean thing in what they call a polite way,    but they can’t know it all, for they are very young & I’m 66 yrs. old & don’t begin to know a protion of it,    so I pray God will help them & bless there good efforts Amen.    Sun was hot 84 degrees, more or less cool S.W. breeze & tonight just before dark it went S. east,    Sarr’s had a big fire & it turned it back to them, the smoke.    Bill Snyder has Haufman plowing for him & right after supper, he’s been plowing over on mine each year. 

Tue. May. 22. 1951./ page. 2749./ 25. eggs today/ Well it’s been damp & chilly & rained in showers    Elbert mowed the grass & cut out a lot of grass weeds & flox in the back    I can’t take care of it any more.    I tried to help him some but wasn’t much help;    he bought a package of pie quick & I tried a rhubarb pie,    he went to Huron this morning, “after he’d been for the milk” & got a mess of fish,    he cleaned enough for dinner & I fried them    he came in & ate & then cleaned the rest & I salted them,    he went to Vermilion & took Harry Miller some, just at supper time,    he said Harry had been sick & throwing up for a couple of days,    I pray God will in Jesus Holy Name raise him up & make him whole    I thank Thee Jesus, all the Praise & Glory truly belongest to Thee forever, Amen.    I didn’t feel able to sew,    so, just did odds & ends K& Praised the Lord.    Oh, how could we ever live with out Jesus. Amen.

Wed. May. 23. 1951./ 18. eggs today./  Well, the sun shone most all day with a very cool N. West breeze, changing N. east this after noon.    I tried to sew but felt so miserable I gave it up.    Elbert worked in garden    his potatoes are up & the cabbages  some of the tomatoes,   but it’s so cold nights,  tempture drops to 40 or 45 after being 75 or 80 degrees all day.    Elbert has a weak wrist,     I bandages it for him tonight.    he hopes to sell eggs tomorrow,    & I hope to feel better,    I’m so week in body,  legs & arms,    Oh, how I wish I had some one to help me just a little, about my sewing & house work.    But I thank & Praise God in Jesus Blessed Holy Name, that I can get up & do a little each day,    Elbert is so tired he’s spaded & got more ground ready to put in the rest of his potatoes,    he’s getting some ready for corn also.    I thought I’d be able to help put in my bulbs & a few flower seeds but I’ve been so weak I can hardly do anything all week. 

Thurs. May. 24. 1951./ 18. eggs today./ Elbert’s spraned his wrist bad & after he got up & got ready to go with the egg he called me    he was is such misery,    I dressed & tried to take care of his wrist     & hand looks as if he has bruised the butt of the hand,    I gave him some anacins    he rested a little,    but tonight it’s paining him bad again    & I’ve got him fixed up & in bed,    but he need a little stronger portion to ease the pain,    I pray God will at least for my sake to ease the pain & heal the whole thing in Jesus Name,    I thank Thee & Praise Thee,  Jesus Blessed Jesus, Amen.    I’m weak & not feeling able to do anything myself,    but, when he’s sick I feel so sorry & try to do what I can for him.   We’ve had sun-shine & showers all day   S. W. wind going N. west tonight    I Praise Thee Jesus for the strength Thou has given me today.    I received two letters for both of us     one from Clark Sisters & (two weeks now) one from Martha, she has new job for

Fri. May. 25/ 1951/ Page. 2750./ 18. eggs today./   I did the washing    only missed my dress but I have a clean one for Sun so I wont have to wash this one, this week.    I’m so terribly tired,    Elbert’s hand pained him untill 1-30 or 2. a.m    & then he slept    I wanted him to go to the 
Dr. to see if he had broken any bone, yesterday,    but he went & sold the egg 7.17-11. doz. said Dr. wouldn’t be in untill 2-p-m.   then went & had to wait for several ahead of him    Tom Eppler was there & said he had to go back Sat. again “tomorrow”  Oh Jesus, What’s wrong with Tom he should be all Thine.     Oh, God I beseach Thee in Jesus Name to help us christians,    We do truly need Thee, help us to lean on Thee, to trust Thee fully.    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee all the Glory Truly belongest to Thee    Well I thank Thee for taking care of Elbert,    he said his hand was bruised, as I had told him & Dr gave him some electric current in it to take the swelling out & he bandaged it up & said he sould come back Mon. for another dose of electric,    he tried to scare him & tell him it could get a lot worse & some people even lost there hands     if it isn’t lots better Mon.I will try to get to go Dr. Powel.    I do wish he would go to Jesus    I know He can heal it    he has it fastened to a board, so Elbert can’t move it    he’s only been in bed a few minutes & is sleeping hard.    It’s been a hot day S. west wind quite strong.    Elbert was al-most having nervous chills when he got there tonight,    but I told him Dr was trying to scare him & get a little money out of him.

Sat. May. 26. 1951./ 18. eggs today./  Elbert went out this a-m. before I was up & put the potatoes in & after dinner he partly covered them    his hand & arm pain him bad & he walked the floor for a while,    he drove up & got the milk this morning also    I haven’t felt able to be on my feet alday    infact I haven’t felt able to be up,    but, I did go shut shed doors & covered the sand pile,    took care of my can & got a pail of water & emptied slop pain  washed & scoured roaster & frying pan & stew pan & did dishes & got to meals    I’ve felt as if I’d land on my nose all day & I can’t tell you how terribly weak I feel    & not a living soul one can turn to here    God of Love & Mercy I pray for help from Thee    I know Thou are able,    I thank Thee, Amen    Been showery all after noon & tonight. with sun come between    Elbert’s in bed & sleeping so I think I’ll go to my bed also.   We receeived card from Nellie today.

Sun. May. 27. 1951./ 21. eggs today./  We been home all day & it’s bee showery sometimes come in sheets,    sun come out this morning early  didn’t stay long & then two or 3 times this afternoon for a few seconds,   sun white as ice    I thank God for our many blessings & pray for all of His & that many will turn to Him before it’s for ever to late.    I Praise Thee Jesus Holy & Pure.

Mon. May. 28. 1951./ page. 2751./ 17. eggs today./ We went after dinner to Lorain to Dr. Powel,    he said we’d have to get the swelling out & then he’d exray it to see whats really wrong with it,    he doesn’t believe there are any broken bones but some of the legiments might be crossed,     I believe, if the swelling goes out it’s a bad sprain,    he had a bone out of place & when I touched it I felt it go back & then his wrist felt O.K.    rest is what it needs now so it can heal,    I believe God will heal it,    Dr. wants 10.00 to exray it.    Well I pray God will have His Way.    We called on Martha & came back to Vermilion,    I bought a little over 7. dollars worth of food & could have carried it all out in one bag, but had it in two, for he was determined to carry it,    his nerves are very bad,   he has nerfious chills.    I put cold well water on his hand & arm untill he went to bed,   then we put vick’s ointment on it.    I do hope it mends fast & that we can go to Church together & belong to the Lord,    I Praise Thee Jesus,   My flower & garden seeds came this morning   hope I can plant some

Tue. May. 29. 1951./ 18. eggs today./ Well, I baked two flat loaves of bread & be-lieve it or not I’m so tired & me arms ach & my legs & my body feels like a lump of lead.    Praise God Elbert’s arm & hand are better    the swelling has gone down quite a lot & he got it fixed for night & he’s in bed,    he took an anacin & his liver pills    arm is paining him some, but I reckon he’ll soon be sleeping & I pray Jesus will turn his heart to him & heal him,    I thank Thee Jesus & all Power, Praise & Honor belongeth to Him,    I pray His will be done for ever & ever.    It’s been warmer today but cool wind & it cleared up last night & was partly cloudy today & it’s clouded up tonight & radio says rain tomorrow    I re-ceived letter from Audrey today,    she’s tired,    she got me some shirts 96 cents a piece, 3 of them,    I paid $1.19 a piece up hear     I sort of wonder what they will be like but maybe they’ll be O.K.   I hope so.    I Praise Thee Jesus for all things great & small, Amen. 

Wed. May. 30. 1951./ 17. eggs today./ Memoral day,    we wont get over to the graves tomorrow but maybe later on we will go see if things are O.K.    Audrey & Martha were talking of coming out here today    don’t know if they will if it rains.    Well, it’s been a beautiful day & No rain & no one came, Martha, Merlin & there 3. children & Audrey were coming out to day so they said    We looked for them all day but no one showed up.   Well it’s O.K.   I hope they are O.K.   We never know what’s going to happen.    Elbert used his arm to much & it’s swollen bad again tonight     & he’s planing on going to sell 9. doz. eggs in morning.    I do Praise my Heavenly Father for taking care of us & saving my soul & I’m still trusting for the souls of all the others & Elbert. Amen.    Glory to God in the highest,  All Power, Honor & Glory be Thine for ever & ever.

May. 31. Thurs. 1951./ Page. 2752./ 15. eggs today./  Well, I feel a little better today    that is, I can get up a little easier than I’ve been able to of late    I got the Lorain paper, “Audrey sends to Elbert” & the DeHaan book that Mrs. Crangle has sends to me & I like them very much,     they explain so many things from the bible & so clear.    the title of this one is “The Love of God”    I have only glanced at it but know it will be good.    I took the rayon dress apart & cut some of the top of skirt in back & a little from waist in back & basted them back together & took one sleeve out & cut it out in arm hole a little more & basted it in again & maybe I will try it on in morning when I get up,    but, I’ll have to try to wash out rags & few pieces of clothing if I can,    I am terribly weak.    Elbert went & sold the eggs & got 6 cans ox tail soup & a few other things,    we had steak for dinner   two small pieces  carrots, potatoes, beans & gravy.    I took a walk around the yard & out to the garden & back,   legs don’t feel much like toting me around    hope to get my strength back before long,    I wont be able to work when it gets hot.    it’s so cool nights,    I don’t know how I’ll get my bulbs planted.    Well, if I could get the Smith girl to come out she might help me,    it’s hard to get any one to help just a little.    I thank Thee Jesus & love Thee more than all else in the world. 

Fri. June. 1. 1951./ 16 eggs today./  I did washing,    Elbert went to Huron for fish but he didn’t get any.    Been to hot today 94 in the corner where I was washing & so hot the clothes dried fast out side today   a good South wind & quite strong & the sun was to hot,    I could hardly endure it to hang up clothes & take ’em down,    & I had a hard job to keep Elbert out of the sun heat,    his hand is better, but swollen yet.    K& it hurt enough so he carries it in a sling.    No mail so far this week & tomorrow is Sat.    I for got to mail Martha’s letter also.    Elbert’s going to Vermilion to-morrow, he says for greens for hens.   I Praise God for His Great love & for the strength He has given me today,   & hope & pray He will help me get a dress ready to wear to Church.    It rained a good shower last night & tonight it’s thunder -ing & lightening & rained a very light shower & it sounded like little ice balls in the rain.    I Praise Thee for all things Jesus. 

Sat. June. 2. 1951./ 19. eggs today./ Well today I haven’t done much,    but I feel Elbert has done to much,    I can’t get him to do only what hast to be done,    he likes to work & so do I,    but I’ve learned it don’t always pay.   I swept cooked & washed dishes & tomorrow is Sun & here am I , no dress fit to wear to church yet but I’m still trusting I’ll get one done before long.    I trust Jesus will help me   I love Thee Blessed Jesus. 

Sun. June. 3. 1951./ 2753/ 15 eggs today./ Martha Carlisle Monagon is 39 yrs. old to-day. & 39. yrs. ago I was in Ashtabula looking after her mother two weeks & then her & her mother for 3 weeks more,    then they came back to Lorain & lived next door to us.    Well no one came in today, so we were alone.    I hope they are well & I suppose they’re busy or had something better todo.    It sure thundered & lightened last or this a.m, about 3-30.    it whipped & cracked & thundered & rained & hailed & that to was queer,    there were hail stone like marbles & some flat ones like coat buttons medium & large    it was bad while it lasted, then it rained in showers untill about nine oclock,    then sun came through broken clouds & was so hot,   we had a north breeze & it changed to south then south west & died most out tonight.    & now it’s getting quite cool.    Elbert’s uneasy,    his hand is better, but he hadn’t ought to use it for some time yet,     he can double up his fingers but hand is swollen bad yet.     I do hope I can Keep him from using it untill the swelling is all gone    then he had’t to do any pushing on cultivator.    he’s done his usual chores carrying water, mash & grain & he forked up dry grass & weeds & hauled it away to pile & now he wants to do more mowing,    the paths are getting bad    when it rains grass leans over it & soaks our feet.    but I haven’t anyway,  looking for some one, I seldom get a chance to do anything I want to do.    So, have to be as content as I can, be,    hope I can sew all day Mon. & I miss going to Church,    Elbert said he met Mertle & she never ask about me & so he told her I wasn’t able to get to church & she only “said, she was terribly busy and it was to bad,    then he met Lindy & he ask what was wrong with his hand but he didn’t ask about me either,    well, I’m sorry for them all & pray God will take care of them as He sees they need & keep them humble & help them to live His ways, to dress in plain long skirts, long sleeves & button dress around the neck & not deck ourselves in jewlery      but, most of them via one another for style in all ways.    What would Jesus do?   What would He say?   what would He think?   would He do what we are doing, would He,?   Would He say the things we say?   Would He think what we think?    He said be Holy as I am Holy.    & to love one another, to follow His example,    He said to live for the Spirit, that it was better not to touch a woman & Paul said if you were married to live as if you were single.

Mon. June.4. 1951./ page. 2754./ 17. eggs today./ Well I wanted to sew,     but, no sew    instead I mowed the path from the house to the toilet & then we set out some stakes where to plant the dahlias & glads, the dirt is mellow & easy to work right now,    there are a few flowers come up from self sown seeds    the new baby breath flowers or improved London Market,    it’s little bell shaped flowers, are in thick sprays with hardly any leaves, pure white, beautiful,    but the weather’s so cold,   the Zinnias are turned yellow,    I don’t know as it will pay to plant any more,    we dug part of a trench for dahlias,    that’s for the big yellow dahlias.    I’m so sore & lame tonight I don’t think I’ll be able to work out side very much,    they are jobs that need lots of strength I haven’t got.    I cooked two meals & that’s a big plenty for today,    We have a cold N. east breeze tonight & a fire that feels quite comfortable.     I have a letter ready to send Martha & card to her mother & card to Nellie.    & one to Mrs. Goll.   I thank & Praise God for His Love & strength he gives to me,    Glory in the Highest.   Dark & cloudy most all day with light misty rain this a-m.

Tue. June. 5. 1951./ 22. eggs today./ Well I hoed a little today & cooked 2 meals.    The little old man came in from the railroad track & ate dinner with us,    he likes soup & ate a big dish of it & home made bread & coffee,    I had potatoes & carrots & cabbage     he couldn’t eat his cabbage & ask if I care if he took it with him,    so I rapped it in wax paper & made him two sandwitches one just bread & butter & one breadbutter & grape jam.    I bought 2 fine combs & package of needles & card of safty pins & 1. pr. shoe strings.    he had me explain some of the bible & read some to him    then went on his way up the track toward Toledo Ohio,    he said he nearly froze last night, it was so cold,   he fought the mosquetoes till, it was so cold they left, then couldn’t rest   he was so cold,    he don’t look very well,   said he went in a restraunt to eat & went out without his suit case of junk he sells & walked 15 miles before he thought of it & had to go back for it     so he was 2 days late on his way    & said he must be losing his mind & he still couldn’t see how he walked so far without missing it.     Well, we all seem to get absent minded at times.    The N. east breeze felt as if it was coming right off a cake of ice, all day    & it’s cold tonight    Radio said 45 degrees to-night & cool again tomorrow,    I don’t see how things can grow.    Oh the weeds are growing & the grass & bugs & worms,    Well Elbert got the milk & then went to Vermilion & got a few cans of food & little green stuff.    Elbert mailed letters & cards.   & got back before I got up,    I’m terribly sore & lame but I feel better in some ways & Praise God from Whom all blessings flow & pray He will help me to cling close to him. Amen

Wed. June. 6. 1951./ page. 2755./ 16. eggs today/ Two 2. little boys came to the door & ask for work today,     we thought we’d try them out     they did fairly well   they don’t know how to work,    but Elbert got them to dig a trench for his potatoes & they dug a few holes for dahlias but not deep enough & they sort of like to play as they work    they said they’d come back tomorrow,    but Elbert said he doubted if they came.    We put in a few dahlias,   it isn’t the right time to put them in,    but, I’ll try to get them in on the right dates so to save a few bulbs.    We got to put the glass in & I did want to put in a few seeds in now.    I can’t seem to endure trying to do just that little bit,    Oh, Jesus I pray for strength of spirit, soul & body in Thy Name & I thank Thee for all our many blessing & pray Thou Will help me to do & live Thy ways in Jesus Name    I ask & thank Thee.

Thurs. June 7. 1951./ 16 eggs today./  I tried to sew but just couldn’t make any headway so put it away,    queer, When I was younger I did the sewing for all,  We 4 girls & ma & some for Martha when she came along & then I helped others that needed just a little help & not only with the sewing but house work & shopping & today there doesn’t seem to be a soul to help even if you pay them,    they just don’t want to be bothered.   Such a world.    Elbert went & sold the eggs & went passed here or end of road on to Huron & waited for fish,   they gave him 75 small perch & 2 catfish,      I managed to skin them for dinner   then I scaled the perch  25 of them    Elberty scaled 6 or 7 & cleaned them out & cut heads of & scraped them & washed them    & Elbert took some dressed to Harry Miller & 10 or 12 to Epplers & the balance to Lindy & Dorthy,     D. was just having a cup of coffee so she ask Elbert to sit down & have a cup with her & a piece of spice cake,    he’s tired poor boy,    I’ve washed his hands with alcohol & greesed sore one with terpo & band-aged it up & now he’s in bed,    his heart hurt him while I was careing for his hand,    he said he thought it was gas.   & me?  Well, I thank God I could get up & do a little & didn’t do any more than I had to,    I’m so tired today.    Roney came down for the fish with a scowl on his face & Mertle never stuck her head out the window to call out a greeting & no a soul been out since West’s Sr. was here to get a dollar for the party they were having for Tom & Mertle.   Well Jesus takes care of me & I have much to Praise Him for, only it is nice to have some one come & talk & pray & visit a little when you’re not able to get out,    but that’s the way people are now.

Fri. June. 8. 1951./ page. 2756./ 19. eggs today./ Well, I got up late & wasn’t able to do the washing,    I got it done & that was all the power I had left to rub    I helped Elbert get supper    I made a short cake of the straw-berrys he had picked & got ready & I had one tin biscuits    Well we warmed the creamed potatoes we had left over & some caned meat & shortcake & hot tea    & we wasn’t quite finished when Audrey Martha & Jean Ann drove in & it was pouring rain & kept at it in showers,     they said they had supper, but by & by, they said they stopped & had a lunch on the way    I ask if they had had there supper & they said yes,    well, they each took a cup of tea & Jean had a piece of short cake & a biscuit,    Elbert took the biscuits out to soon    they wasn’t quite done but eatable,    I was sorry I didn’t insist on they’re eating    I know they were hungry, but they said no,    so being dead dog tired I didn’t try to fix them anything,    Audrey looked so tired,    she’s going to quit her job    her hands are sore all the time from the dye in the goods she works on.    Dr. told her she’d better quit & so she told them.    She brought me 3. shirts & 5 pkt’s of gum    I paid her for the shirts, but gum wasn’t mentioned & so I forget about it & didn’t pay for that.    I gave A. the dress to fix for M. or herself if M. don’t want it, but I reckon she will.    Well they left before dark saying they’d be back again soon.    Audrey took doz. eggs,    M. gave Elbert 2. bananas    it was sprinkling when they left.    & showered heavy several times since    & Bill Snyders place is a pond hole,    Jean said Marcie “Johny Harnish” wife” is going to have another baby in Aug.    Oh God, Please teach them to live Thy ways to live for the Spirit & not for the flesh,    I pray Thou will reveal the truth to them, in Jesus Name,    & I thank Thee Amen.    Elbert’s gone to bed & I am going to mine,    I so terribly tired.    I Praise Thee Jesus for all things.    I received letter from Martha this a.m. & card & book & papers from Mrs. Goll.

Sat. June. 9. 1951./ 21 eggs today./  I haven’t been any good today & once more made a fool of myself trying to help Elbert plant tomatoes    we had to clean off the grass & weeds & then work up the dirt    well he got them set in with one hand & he set some cabbages & he got the milk & went to fish house but got a head ach    he came home with out any fish.    I didn’t feel able to dress them any way,     he wanted to kill a hen but I’m all in & just couldn’t clean it,    so we’ll do with out them some how.    I cooked some apple sauce after supper & washed dishes.    now I read & go to bed & tomorrow is Sun & no dress yet,    Well may God send me some one to help me    I pray He will & I thank Him & Praise Him for all things His be Glory forever.  

Sun. June. 10. 1951./ page. 2757./ 16. eggs today./ Well, it’s been mostly cloudy today & breeze quite cool & sun hot,    Elbert went & looked at cabbages & tomatoes & they are still standing up.   I pray God will help me stand up for Him & that Jesus will send help to me to get a dress or two that I can wear to Church    I long to go & be in His Temple of worship with those of His    I thank & Praise Thee for all things in Jesus Name.

Mon. June. 11. 1951./ 16 eggs today./  Well, I didn’t do hardly anything today    patched Elbert’s pants & cook 2 meals & washed dishes & baked 3 tins of bread biscuits & picked wild straw-berries enough for us each a good dish full.    Elbert was sick    hes arm pained him all morning,    he set a few cabbages & limed them & hoed some potatoes he forgot to dig last Fall & they are growing now & some on the south line in front yard.    I’ve felt miserable for anything god use,    I’m in no condition to work, it just tuckers me all out.    & I never did a thing on my dress    the pants had to be done    I got 2. prs. socks darned Sat. & it was a beautiful day, but I couldn’t wash today.    I do want to try to do something to my dress tomorrow.    I feel as if I weigh a ton & don’t have the strength to stand up & cut out a dress.    I have 2.    I do want to make so much    wash dresses, but I could wear them to Church for a while.    I thank God for all He has given me & I pray He will fill me with the Holy Ghost that I may Praise Him in Spirit & in truth, for ever & ever, Amen.

Tue. June. 12. 1951./ 19. eggs today./ Elbert was in such misery all night & I was up with him untill 5-a-m &K then he got up at 6.a.m. & dressed to go to the Dr’s.,    he went to Huron to Leidhousier & Dr. White was there with a patients     he was getting an exray picture or something to that effect.    & the Dr. took picture of Elbert’s hand after looking at it through the exray, he washed & bandages it up after putting on some dope & he came home feeling some better,    then tonight after supper it began to pain him again so he started taking anacins at 9.P.m.  another at 10-p-m & I helped him get his clothes off and into bed,    he’s quite at 11-p-m. so maybe he will sleep    I made a fire & he said it felt good    so maybe it’s cold in his joints    Well I do hope he gets free from it,    I’ve tried to talk him into trying Jesus, but he wont because of my own condition & because of the condition of a lot of the rest who are even filled with the Holy Ghost & not well.    We are wrong in some way,    but, God is O.K. & when we wake up & find out what it is, He will heal us     I know he can & I pray He will in Jesus Name & I thank Him & praise Him,    I love Him more than all else, Amen.   Glory to God in the HIghest forever & ever, Amen.

Tue. June. 12. 1951./ page 2758./ 19. eggs this day./ I’ve been so tuckered out I could hardly move all day.    & it’s hard to keep Elbert from hoeing & working with only one hand.    I’m trusting Jesus will take charge of him, for I’ll be sick if I have to do any extra,    I’ve felt as if I weigh 3 ton, allday    I think I’ll go to bed,    he seem to be resting if he don’t get at it before I go.    I pray he can rest    he looks so tired out all day,   he needs to rest, I know.    I received my check & have to pay for gas, taxes & coal. 

Wed. June. 13. 1951./ 19. eggs today./  Well, Elbert slept last night & I had a fire that lasted all night & he fixed it up a little this morning & got the chill out of the house    he opened the basement windows & I ask him about it,    but he said they were shut & here he left them open all night     Mon night he took cold & so did I & I wonder what I’m going to do,    I’m not able to hardly take care of myself    It’s really terrible going out in the wet, for water at night    & him sick & not able to go out & not a soul willing to lend a hand.   it’s a great world, but I pray God will hold me fast, in Jesus Name.    Not a soul from church has been out to visit, pray or help just a little & Jesus said to love one another & live for the SPIRIT not for beauty of fashion in clothes & spend hours on our hair,    that we could be doing good in some ways for Him,    not to indulge in worldly things    they belong to the devil.    People have changed,    they don’t have time to do all the things they want to do,    how can they help some one else?    The foriners have more love & understanding than the Americans,    they help each other & I’ve don’t that all my life & now I find when I need a little help, like some one to help trim my dress, they just don’t have time,    Oh God of Love & Mercy help us to be like Jesus;   What Love He had & gave for all of us & how can we sing To be like Jesus, to be like Jesus  All I ask to be like Him all through life’s journey from earth to Glory all I ask to be like Him.    If we mean it why don’t we do like he did?    What are a few of the things He did?    He kept clean inside & out & did the workks of His Father,   Are we like Him in all ways small or great?  are we?  time is growing short    soon it will be to late & there’s only two places to go Heaven, Heaven or Hell, & Hell’s a terrible terrible place.    God said those who don’t have time for me, I won’t have time for them.    He said search the scriptures daily,   watch & pray,    if we pray & don’t help one of those of His who need just a little help, we’re not helping Him.    I praise Thee Jesus.

Wed. June. 13. 1951./ page. 2759./ 19. eggs this day./ Oh Jesus, teach me Thy ways & keep me ever close to Thee, Amen.    Last night it rained thundered & lightened & wind blew in hard puffs & rain came down in heavy shoers “Elbert slept”    It rained in showers all morning, eased off at noon, sun tried to come out just before dark, but not clear & only for a few seconds & to-night it’s cleared off & moon & stars are shining.    I have a fire & it’s comfortable to & Elbert’s sleeping & he hopes to go sell 9. doz. eggs tomorrow.    I hope he don’t catch any more cold,    he’s a hot guy, I notice he could be better off with more judgement & it pays to take good care of one’s self.    He went & got the milk & we neither did anymore than we had to do.

Thurs. June 14. 1951./ 20. eggs today./ Well, Elbert went & sold 9. doz. 5.90 & he got back in time to get dinner & rest a little & then he went to Huron to Dr.    he had taken a exray picture & he found out it was arthritis so the idea of holding it in ice water was no good “as I thought”   it is swollen some yet & sore but cords & bone are in place.    Dr. give him some arthritis pills & some greese to put on his hand & wrist,    after 3 or 4 day, leaving it with out a bandage for that length of time, & with out the greese,    Well I had it coming along good, but he’s as nervous as a hen on a hot cake for fear cords were out of place or bones were broken so now he feels satisfied, but, Dr. bills don’t look so go. 10.00 for exray picture & I don’t know how much the pills will cost & he has Dr. White to pay in Vermilion,    he bandaged it  it & put a board on it & no dope or greese    Well, I did all the washing except my dress & the blankets    maybe I’ll do them tomorrow or Sat.    I’m two tired tonight.    Plato the man that signs you over to old age pension was here just before I was the wash all done,    he talked a few minutes & said I’d get 41.00 next check & in Sept it would be 46.00,    they raised the taxes 10.00 so I’ll sure need the extra.    Well it was a nice day, although it did look like it would pour rain just a few minutes after Elbert left,    he said it thundered at Huron & the storm went South but wind was N. east here & the storm went down the lake,    then I thanked God for hearing my prayer & drying the clothes,    cold breeze & we have a fire    it feels comfy before dark    we saw 7 cranes flying north all in a flock, looked queer,   but twice in the Fall we have seen 1000 hundreds & hun-dreds flying in a long, long line going down the lake shore & that was more cranes than I’d ever seen & Elbert said same.    I Praise Thee Jesus & pray Thou will send someone to help me sew.

Fri. June. 15. 1951./ page. 2760./ 13. eggs today./ I washed Elbert’s sleepers & what few things I had & 2. corsets  the cover on my chair & my dress & cooked to meals & washed dishes & I felt to sick to get up    I took care of both bed rooms & beds & fixed fire to take out chill Elbert has taken care of & gone to bed    it’s been a nice day,    he carried the water for me to wash & took care of hens & picked 1 1/2 qt’s straw berries     air was damp & N.E.    clothes didn’t dry very fast & felt damp so I dried his sleeper over the fire so he would get a cold from them,    he went up & got a pt. of milk,    she didn’t have any more to spare.    Well I’m going to read & go to bed    I’m tired.   I thank God in Jesus Name,    He is & ever will be & hope & pray he will soon help me to get off to church,    I feel so bad when I can’t go & that’s about the only place I do go.

Sat. June 16. 1951./ 18. eggs today./ I did sweeping & wiped up dust & the daily grind & ironed a few pieces   darn-ed stocking & mended new corset.    Elbert went for milk & then he planted 4 rows of corn & took care of hens & carried what water we needed,    his hand is till swollen & pains him,    he’s sleeping tonight but didn’t rest very well last night.    Wind’s been N. east & it’s been S. west & back & tonight S. east    it’s a chilly breeze & a fog tonight    been mostly cloudy today.    garden grows very slow    it’s so cold nights.    I thank Thee Jesus I can walk & work some & pray I may soon be able to get back to Church.  We still keep a little fire    Elbert seems to feel better with the heat in the house. 

Sun. June. 17. 1951./ & Mon, June 18. 1951. /18 & eggs today. / No fire today    ice chill in air   partly cloudy & hot    Audrey, Martha, Merlin & Jean drove in about noon, then Johny & Marcie with Nellie & Bonita & her 3 children & Joe & Bonney Bell & there 3. children.    Elbert had been up for the milk & I was just getting my feet dressed    I’d taken my bath & had been trying to clean my toes,    I haven’t been feeling very well & my bowels just wouldn’t move after they came,    so, that night after they were gone I tried several times to move them,    I been out of olive oil for some time but I will try not to let it happen again    my rectum turned out so far it seemed as if it would kill me, but I got bowels to move off the hardest part & then greesed myself & pushed rectum back & put a greesed soft cloth up against me & lay down,    it pained all night & all today Mon.    Elbert went only for the milk & came back & went to Huron for fish, but didn’t get any,    he’s tired & gone to bed.    I haven’t done much today, but Praise God in Jesus Name for the strength he does give me each day.    Glory to His Holy Name.    I love Thee Jesus.

Tue. June. 19. 1951./ Page. 2761./ 12. eggs today./ WE got 23 egg Mon.    & today is Ruby’s Bonney’s birthday   she’s 56 yrs. old “Frank will be 61 yrs old July 27” & they were married on his birthday    & Johny Harnish’s boy is also “one yr old today.    Johny & Nellie were to Lake Side to the Methodist convention.    Biship Ralph Ward of China will speak there June, Fri. 22. 1951.    I like to see him but guess I wont be able to go    Nellie & Johny stopped here today, well just at supper time but they wouldn’t stop to eat with us or have a cup of hot drink,    they were very tired & wished to get on home 25 miles farther to drive & then, he has a long drive back to Boston & that’s a 24 hr. drive.   Marcie expects another baby in Aug. & I know she will feel rather tired & Nellie & Johny said they thought she would go with them Fri. to Lake side & Sun. or Mon. they start back home again, such a life.    Well, I did the general wash & then cut a few weed & grass   nearly proved to much & Elbert hiked out & hoed a row of potatoes & he looked terrible when he came in & I had not got my strength back when Johny & Nellie came in,     so, Elbert said I looked terrible & perhaps that was why they didn’t stay.    I didn’t get the blankets washed today & I’ll have to rest tomorrow.    I thank & Praise God for the strength He gives me,    I really ought not to mow    it’s terribly hard on me & my stomach.    I lay abed untill I get some rest.    Recieved card from Mrs. West Sr. said she noticed I hadn’t been to S.S. for some time & knew I’d be there if I could get there, so thought she’d write a line & perhaps call some evening,  ha, ha, ha,    a fellow could be dead & buried in 6. weeks & they are just beginning to think maybe they ought to come out,    she said she was trying to clean house to,   “she said that way back in Mar.   I wish,  but pray God will have His way, not mine. 

Wed. June. 20. 1951./ 17. eggs today./ Well, I didn’t do much today    raked the dirt each side & around the tomatoes & dahlias & took care of beds & rooms     then after supper Mrs. West Sr. & Jr. & Mrs. Sprunk came out & Dorthy had her two & Eddy West’s 2. children & they talked & visited & got a few flowers & roots & went a-gain.    I thank God for all our many blessings & that they have been praying for us.    I do Praise Thee Jesus

Thurs. June 21. 1951./ Page. 2762./ 20 eggs today./ Johnny’s birthday he is ____./ First day of summer & it’s like & early day in Sept. & tonight it is so cool one feel the warmth of a fire comfortable, very cool N. east wind, fresh & puffy.    Elbert went & sold 10. doz. eggs, 65 cents per doz. total 6.50 & he bought the grain 4.60 & mash 4.76 total 9.36    he had some of egg money from last 2 time he sold eggs so had enough to pay for it.    I got the dinner   he ate & rested a little then got the bags into the granery,    it’s so hard to only have one hand to use    he finished hoeing the garden, potatoes are in bloom, the first ones    the second bunch are coming, but slow,    he hopes to put in a few beets & carrots soon,    but says it doesn’t seem profitable,   flowers came up that self sow,   turned yellow & stood there for several weeks & now a few are turning green again    dahlias are up, but the ground is cold.    I sewed a little on my dress today,    maybe I’ll get it done before Fall.    I was going to wipe up the floor but felt to bum.    I thank God He cares for me & I hope I still, will be found worthy,    Jesus Blessed & Holy,    I Praise Thee for ever & ever, Amen.

Fri. June. 22. 1951./ 19. eggs today./ Well it was dark untill 9-a-m & Elbert went to the fish house & he bought $1.35 cents worth of fish & they scaled, them & I cut the heads off & dressed them out & washed & scraped them, salted & packed them, after frying 3 for Elberts dinner,    I could-n’t eat    bowels didn’t work good yesterday or this morning, and not untill most supper time.    then we expected to see Johny, Marcie & Nellie for supper & we ate at 7-30-p-m when they didn’t show up    & then Johny came in late 8-30-p-m or quarter to 9,    said he’d taken Marcie to New London & His Mother & another lady had gone with Him to Lake side this morning    he had to come from New London to his mothers & then to Lake side & go the same way back to night although he left his mother at Lakeside that preaches at her church    Johny leaves for Boston Sun. or Mon Morning.    they are all tired out,    I pray God will teach them His ways    I thank Thee Jesus.

Fri. June. 22. 1951./ page. 2763./ 19. eggs this day./ I made biscuits for supper & we ask Johny if he’d had supper & he said he had, but if I’d like to,    do, up some fish he’d take them to Marcie so I did & some biscuits,    Johny has a bad stomach, it seems he & Elbert take the same Kind of stomach pills.    Elbert stood by while I cleaned the fish,    neither of us have felt very good today,    he worked up some of the dirt for carrots & beet this after noon.    I cleaned the cupboard shelf, & table, got every thing ready to get the supper fast,    took out extra dishes & silver ware & cleaned them.    Well, I didn’t get my dress ironed    hope to do it in the morning    & plant my India lilly bulbs & dahlias & glads.    I’m so tired,    I helped Elbert get his hand bathed & fixed up for the night & he’s in bed.    I thank God & Praise Him for all our many blessings,    I love Thee Jesus Blessed Jesus.

Sat. June. 23. 1951./ 18. eggs today./ Well I ironed my dress & swept & wiped dust from chairs & worked up a small piece of dirt & planted a few dahlias    hope to do a little more Mon. & then be done with flowers this yr. out side.    I hope to sew & get my dresses done.    Elbert worked up quite a piece with hoe & one hand to plant beets & carrots & a piece for lima beans.    It’s been hot sun cool N. east breeze.    They had a bad storm in Cleveland    did a lot of damage to trees    up rooting such a lot.    damage runing into the thousands of dollars.    I thank Thee Jesus for Thy Love & wonderful care & I’m trusting to be filled & healed    I know Thy coming isn’t very far away & pray Thou will help me to be all Thine & be ready & worthy in Jesus Name. Amen.

Sun. June. 24. 1951./ 17. eggs today./  Been a nice day, bright & sunshiny almost all morning then clouded up & rained & hailed at supper time about 6-p-m.    it poured down in sheets, had several such showers & it showered & the sun was shining,    the birds all kinds came & filled the trees & flew about as if having a free picnic for everyone    it was a pleasent sight.   Elbert’s hand stays swollen & pains so bad, if he turns it just a little,    I think he uses his fingers a little & keeps it agervated.    he can’t wash his back & right shoulder, so I did it for him     & I try to help wash his hand with alcohol & bandage it.    & wash his other hand & arm when he comes in from working, he planted one more row & a space on end of another row 6. or 8. ft long.    Well he hopes to plant the beets & carrots tomorrow, if it isn’t to wet.    Birds go at the currents & so we picked 3. big qts. of ripe one’s & I hope to cook them for jam tomorrow    & I hope to sew but will have to wash either tomorrow or Tue.    I wish I could go to church,    it seems ages since I was there.   God help me.

Mon. June 25. 1951./ 20. eggs today./ Well, I did the washing & 1. woolen blanket & hung them out & brought them in again    it’s been nice a N. east breeze and a hot sun,    I made    glasses of current jam to , after doing the wash & it’s to much with the other daily round    I think I wont do it again,    Elbert’s hand does look so bad & he wants to do his garden work & is so discouraged    & he said he’d spent all his money & so couldn’t buy anything more,    he took the ox tail soup back to Vermilion & exchanged it for vegetable beef soup & he bought boiling meat pork chops & a nice cabbage head;    Well, he’s gone to Huron to see Dr. about his hand,    it surely looks bad    I pray God will help him soon.    I thank Thee Jesus for all thou hast done for me & doing for me all the time,     I pray I may be worthy,   Oh God of Love & Mercy    Thou truly doth know my heart,    I Praise Thee, for ever & ever & trust all my life to Thee, all the Glory & honor truly belong to Thee.   I love Thee Jesus    Nights are so cool & damp.    They had a little tornado in Cleveland Fri. & queer things are happening here & there, near & far, just as God has said they would. 

Tue. 26 June 1951./ 15. eggs today./  Well I got the glad & dahlias ready to plant & Elbert with the hoe & one hand dug the trenches & droped most the bulbs & 1. row dahlias & have to put in one more in the morning & unless we both feel more able bodied next yr. I wont plant so many.    I like to do a little out side so to get some fresh air & sun, but my feet torture me most to death.    We’ll both to tired & I didn’t do a third of what I use to do.    I thank God, for I know all I have is What come from Him.    I wish I understood what I ought to be doing every day, & pray He will reveal unto me & help me to do it in Jesus Name.   I love Thee Jesus.

Wed. June. 27. 1951./ 16. eggs today./ I baked 3 tins of biscuits this afternoon & didn’t get up untill noon    I was lots to tired yesterday & all most as bad again today    feet pain me untill it make me sick to my stomach    hands & arms are unbearably tired, but I love Jesus.

Wed. June., 27. 1951./ page. 2765./ 16. eggs this day./ I know Jesus will fix my feet when all is as He would have it    I do wish I could see Miss Willitt’s & I hope I can before much longer    I’ve really got to, for Jesus is able to make us both whole in His Name,    I never can tell how much I love Him, He’s done so much for me,   Glory to His Name, Amen. It’s been cloudy hot & mugy all day,    sun coming through at intervales, this after noon it rained in heavy downpours & part time sun shone while it was raining hard & sun set white as ice & is & has been so far to the North, it’s lots cooler tonight, to much so for gardens.    I cut up last of dahlias & Elbert planted them after supper    he said the rain had them almost covered,    he had put them in the holes between showers & it rained hard since he covered them    I hope they stand up, sprouts were so long.    Now we have to put in broccoli & lettuce & red cabbage.    next week & tomorrow we should trim off rose suckers

Thurs. June 28 1951./ 19. eggs today./  Well I didn’t get any sewing done,     Elbert went with the eggs & I lay a while, then just got up when he drove in    he only had 9. doz. eggs 65 cents per. doz. “5.85 total ” he paid the light bill & for the meat he owed for & got can of babo 14 cents & bottle of Alcohol 51cents   to rub his arm & hand, his hand seems better,    We had just been resting after dinner a while, when I decide the to repot some of the plants & fill some pots to put seeds into.    I had got it three forths done & set them in on kitchen floor when Miss clark walked in, sweating terribly    it was hot & she had walked from end of road,    so, I was all in to from my job,    so she set down & I gave her a wet wash rag to sponge off with & in a little while she cooled off & I made lemon aid & then she felt better.    We went out side & visited a little & then she & I picked a qt. of current for her & I gave her 1/2 doz. eggs & 3. big bread biscuits & two towels she failed to keep when she hemed the rest for me.    & a dish cloth, boughten one I got at a sale;  she age supper with us,    we had speggeti cook in beef broth & green cabbage cooked tender & green & some of the shank meat chopped & fried,   bread . butter & current jelly & a nice visit & Elbert took her home at 7-30-p-m.    she said she was to womens prayer meeting yesterday & they gabe her 3 people to pray for    Elbert & I & she didn’t say who the other one was.    we both felt better Wed.   Praise God from whom all blessing flow.,  Glory to His Name.    It rained hard shortly after Elbert got back home. Mrs Fredrick

Thurs. June 28. 1951./page. 2766./  19. eggs this day./ received card from Audrey./  the old lady Miss Clark lives with has been in hospital for 2. months,  had caterack taken off one eye & has one on other eye.    & tonight they were go-ing to bible study at 4 square.    Mrs. Fredrick is 81. yrs. old   Miss Clark’s sister is in convalesent home yet,    Well it’s lots cooler tonight & Radio said cooler tomorrow,    been partly cloudy all day & cool breeze with hot sun.    I do thank Thee Jesus for saving my soul & for freindship    Oh God I want to be worthy & to do Thy will, Amen.

Fri. June. 29. 1951./ 14. eggs today./ Well I haven’t done much today    felt so tired I didn’t get up untill 1.-p.-m. & then had to get dinner fast & then I washed dishes & swept & went out to get Elbert out the hot sun    I ask to use his hoe & so he leaned on the butternut tree awhile     then he got the box & hay fork to clean up the grass & the weeds I had cut off,    then he got the other hoe & worked awhile & then came in the house & was going to set the glass for the door up in the door & put a chair to hold it,  to break the wind off him in the big chair & the wind blew it back,    he grabed for it & stuck his fist through one glass pane,    so, I’d told him so many times not to do that & now he knows, & it will cost for glass & putty.    Well I was glad it didn’t cut his hand, the other hand is healing good.   I Praise the Lord God of Host & for all our many blessing.    N. east wind & so cool & garden don’t seem to be growing, just standing, anyway it hasn’t grown much in this last 2. weeks.  potatoes are in bloom.   & cabbages come in slow & tomatoes & corn, the other things like wise.     I Praise Thee Jesus for all things & love Thee. 

Sat. June. 30. 1951./ 14. eggs today./ Well, it’s been a nice day   cool & mostly cloudy & sprinkled several times & then came a shower of misty rain but it didn’t last long    Elbert got a little more ground ready   beans, grounds so cold & smells musty.    I cleaned Electric hot plate & roaster & wall behind it & floor & swept & done the ironing & mended 2 work shirts & darned his socks & did my other daily duties & felt to tired.    I thank God & Praise Him in Jesus Name for His word & Love.

Sun. July 1. 1951./ 15 eggs today./ Well, Elbert killed & dressed a hen,    his hand is better but still swollen & sore yet,    he took his bath but can’t get his right arm & shoulder so I do that for him at bed time,    but he felt sick & his bowels started to run him, but I got him to drink some milk & then some hot coffee & then he ate a half of a biscuit & chicken gravy on it then I washed his right arm & hand & he washed left one with alcohol rubed it with turpo ointment & went to bed saying he felt better. 

Sun. July. 1. 1951./ page. 2767./ 15. eggs this day./ It’s been partly cloudy & tried to rain late this afternoon & it’s all clear over head tonight & quite cool   we had a fire Fri. night Sat. & Sat. night but it went out today & we haven’t any tonight however,     I shut the doors & windows early tonight so it doesn’t feel so cold.    We listened to the sermons over radio & Praised God, Oh Jesus I do Praise Thee & love Thee,   all the Glory & Power belongest to Thee.

Mon. July 2. 1951./ 19. eggs today./ Well, I cut out 1. house dress & have two more to cut    wish, I wish I could be alone when I cut them out.    My feet are so bad,    I suffer untold misery.     I did my daily chores & put 3. qts., currents through the seive into a crock ready for sugar & cooking.   in the morning.    I haven’t got the labels on the others yet,    I walked out to see Elbert’s potatoes he was hilling up & Ethel & her man drove in,    they didn’t stay very long said they were going fishing up to Huron.    Ethel said Loura Ann had won a prize for journalism & had been off to a college 200 miles from home for a week to study the important points in journalism & cried because she couldn’t stay longer,    she liked it so well,   but she has a job clerking in a drygoods store selling corsets & dresses.    she earns $25.00 per week & it costs her five for car fare & eats,    but, she hopes to save 100 dollars to go to Kent to college.    She’s 16. yrs. old & has all the wonderful ideas most young folks have,    it’s going to cost a 100 dollars for all her cloths & things,  how foolish,   Mrs. Noderer is 87. yrs. old June, 28. 1951.so Ethel said today    & Ethel is 53. yrs. old    Fred was 65 yrs. old last Sept. 19. he was 12 yrs older than Ethel& Walter is 67. I believe she said    Well I dreamed of Fred this morning before I got up,   & Audrey & Gertie     ma use to say,  “dream of the dead & you hear from the living, so it seems.    Elbert hoed, or hilled his potatoes today,   has them all done now but one row the last ones he put in,    they’re just coming up.    Radio said it would be cool tonight, 57 degrees. & I believe it.    I praise God for all my , & our many blessings Amen.    Received a card from Mrs. Goll. & Dehaans book is good.

Tue. July. 3. 1951./ 17 eggs to day./ Well, I did the washing & got it all dried out doors, hot sun & good fresh S. west wind.    Elbert went to Huron & got 32 or, so, perch,   I had my washing & house washing almost done when he came, he insisted on cleaning the fish, so he cleaned 8 for dinner & while he cleaned I hung up the clothes,    then got fish on to fry & his cloths soaking & after we ate I finished washing out his things & got them on the line then I brought in mine,    I had taken them down & folded them & then I rested 10 minutes then mended tick of Elberts pillow    it had split in 3 places.    I’ll have to sew new ticking to get it fixed up & mine is most as bad.    I had a big wash   all the sleepers & pillow slips & next week the blankets again,    I got a knife in mail, guess Audrey sent it.    She told me about them, chicken cleaner, she said.    Well, Elbert’s

Tue. July.3. 1951./ Page. 2768./ 17. eggs this day./ hand is still badly swollen, but swelling has left his arm he worked some in garden tonight.    I did a little also but hadn’t ought to, for I want to sew tomorrow & I’m terribly tired tonight.    it’s rather cool tonight & heavy due.    Ramblers are all in bloom & pretty.   Baldwin full of apples & falling off ground is covered with them.    Garden not coming very fast but how the weeds do grow.   I surely Praise God for the strength He has given me today,    I Praise Him for all things great & small in Jesus Name, Amen. 

Wed. July. 4. 1951./ 17. eggs today./ Today was 4. of July & for once they put a band on fire works.    Elbert has 9. doz. eggs to sell.    We were alone all day    Elbert planted[?] 28. beans “bush limas & transplanted some tomatoes.    We had several showers one right after the other    then sun came through & was so hot S. west breeze all day.    Elbert took almost 1/2 bu. dahlia bulbs to Mrs. Kilbride.    I tried to boil the currents & make jelly the oldfashion way & I took me eyes off it for a few seconds & it boiled over & I had a terrible job cleaning for an hour or so, on the stove, for jelly went all over,    well I tried again after supper,    berries were to ripe, so I’ll wait for serto.    I did darn 2. prs. socks today,    but didn’t get another dress cut out,    I cut one out Mon. & have 2 more to do.    Oh God, of Love & Mercy, I pray Thou will hear & ans. pray for my spirit & my feet & for the many others we pray for, Amen.

Thurs. July. 5. 1951./ 22. eggs today./ Elbert went & sold the eggs 9. doz. 5.85 & bought food     we were about out of everything,     he got some ice cream all so & it sure was good    I got dinner & washed dishes  finished current jam “11. jars” & then cut out my dress “got one more to cut ” & then I pulled machine out & stitched 2 dish towels 1 pillow slip  4. pillow ticks & then I stitched up one skirt of one dress    hope I can do more tomorrow.    I received my tax blank $10.19 today.    I thank & Praise God for all things in Jesus Name & pray I may be His forever & ever. Amen    It’s been a very cool morning & last night it was real cool, calling for & extra blanket and is the same tonight.    We had a fire all day & this evening wind went from S.W clear around to N. East. & on around again to S. West.    I Praise Thee Jesus for all Thou doeth for me, but I pray Thou will fill me & heal me & keep me so,   I thank Thee Jesus, Blessed & Holy Lord God of Hosts.  Amen.

Fri. July. 6. 1951./ Page. 2769./ 17. eggs today/ Well, Elbert work in garden this a-m.    I tried to rest    got up late & got the din-ner ready then  I tried to stitch on my dresses    I’ve got both of them ready to bast onto the belts & got the sleeves basted in,    then they’ll be ready to trim & finish,  that’s 4 I’ve got ready to finish one for sunday & 3 house dresses.    I have one more I want to make    I can wear it to church for a while.   I’m so tired, it tires me so for my eyes are bad,    I can’t see plain to tell if I’m getting seams & edges even & straight.    I thank God for the strength He’s given me today & pray I can finish a dress tomorrow    I want so much to go to church,    It’s the only place I get to go anymore.   Well the Sun has been hot all day, not to hot in the house, the Walkins man was here & we got some spray for ants flys & so forth, 75 cents & he gave me 2 dish clothes, nice ones    better than those I bought at Penny’s drygoods Store in Lorain.    I praise Thee Jesus for all things & Pray Thy Will be done, Amen. 

Sat. July 7. 1951./ 14. eggs today./   I didn’t get much sewing done but did some & my eyes have been so bad for several days it makes it terrible hard to sew.    I swept & dusted   did my daily doz.    Elbert went up for milk & then he went to Vermilion, took his work pants “3. prs” & got them washed while he did some shopping & got a money order for my taxes & sealed it in with blank & return envelop & mailed it in with blank & return envelop & mailed it to Treasurer’s Office Sandusky Ohio & he mailed a card to Audrey & one to Martha & I put Frank’s & Ruby’s tax blank in an envelop & there address on the front of the envelop     it came to Elbert in & addressed back to Elyria  Ohio Treasurer’s Office to      Walter J. Wright  takes care of that & he’s getting old & forgetful it seems.    Well, I wont have anything left out of my check,    have to pay 20.00 on coal & 5 for church & pay half the food bill,     he’s supposed to pay half the coal & taxes & food,    Well, I’m keeping all the bills for this mo. & I’ll see how much he turns in of his.    I pay the gas 8.76 to.    thank God He help us to get by on what we have.     Elbert has to pay for gas & oil for the car, to.    I Praise Thee Jesus & pray Thou will help me to have a dress soon so I can get back to Church    I thank Thee. Amen. 

Sun. July. 8. 1951./ 19. eggs today./ It sure got cold before morning had to reach for another blanket.    Sun came out, then it clouded up & did give a fine misty shower but didn’t last    Elbert took his bath & then went out & picked enough black raspberries for a short cake    I made the cake for dinner,    We had roast pork & I baked potatoes  & coffee.

Sun. July. 8. 1951./page. 2770./ 19. eggs this day/ I wish so much I was filled & healed & in church. I’m a long ways from being any where near perfect,    but, I loath some of the thing I must hear when I do go,    but God has said when we fail in one thing, we fail in all    so I find so many things I’ve failed in.    I thank God for His Word & for His showing & teaching me the truth,    I’m sorry & repent for the mistakes I make & thank & Praise Him for His Love & that He forgive & understands all things as He has told us in 1. John. Chap. 2. Verse 15. and 17…. 3. Verse 9.- then read & think over the rest of the chapter & the next chap. is very good food for thought    & the 18th & 19th verses & read the other verses also.    The bible is the word of God written by His prophets & by Jesus Christ His Son & our Saviour Who were filled with the Holy Ghost    I thank Thee Jesus that I’m learning even though I’m getting old    All the Honor & Glory truly belongest to Thee, Amen.     It rained hard tonight just before dark & is raining yet. 

Mon. July. 9. 1951./ 16. eggs today/ Well, I managed to get the washing done but only one line full dry    it’s rained in showers both light & heavy.    Elbert went for milk, then came back & went to Huron to get enough fish for 3. meals    he went back & got bottle grape juice & a can of ovaltine 5 boxes tea balls.  3 boxes cheeries & 1 box red raspberries    he cleaned the fish & I cooked them & potatoes for dinner    We ate some of the roast pork, dressing & gravy for supper.    It has cleared off out side & new moon shining bright,    it’s a very wet moon, sun was terrible hot & it’s been sultry all day,  S. west breeze.    Radio said wind had done a million dollars or more damage in State of Wisconsin & they didn’t know yet about Minnsota & some of the other states & it was thought we would be getting some tonight or tomorrow.    I Praise God in Jesus Name for looking after & caring for us & Pray I may be more useful in His work:  Wonderful, Wonderful Jesus Wonderful, wonderful is He, He’s healed my paralized stomach & bowels mended my broken bone,    He’s marvelous & Gracious to me.    Oh how I love Jesus because He first loved me, Glory to God.  All Praise, Glory, Honor, Power and love belongest to Thee.

Tue. July. 10. 1951./ 15. eggs today./ Well I did my genral daily round & did the ironing & baked 2 cherry pies & 1. pie shell & cooked two meals & I’m tired    I hung all the clothes out & finished drying them & then took care of them & it’s been terrible hot & sultry all day    Wind went N. east late “or just after noon” & it’s a very light breeze but enough to bring the dirty rotten smelling smoke from Bert Ward’s fire, where He burns up rubbish,    air is getting cooler & Damp    Elbert went for milk tonight & Mrs. K. said they had a light shower    it’s mostly cloudy allday & tonight.    I thank God for his word & pray He will help to do His will.

Wed. July. 11. 1951./ page. 2771./ 18 eggs today./  I haven’t done much today    was sick all night  stomach & bowels    they moved toward morning & again 10-a-m.    I was still sick both ways untill 4-30-p-m.    I began to feel better    I ate a very little & stomach is still hurting.    I tried to sew but only got one dress basted together    hope I feel better tomorrow.    Elbert hopes to go with the eggs & phone to Audrey.    she was coming out to help me with my dresses,    but, I guess by the card she wrote to day, it wont matter if she don’t come, for she said she’s hunting a job, so if she wants to come Elbert will go get her,    but, I’m not able to sew & so,    maybe she’d rather come later on. if I don’t get them done.    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for ever & ever Amen.    Rained in early morning & cloudy most all day.

Thurs. July. 12. 1951./ 14. eggs today./ Been punk all day    got a pain around the heart & can’t get a full breath    am trusting & praying God will have dimion over it as it’s now 10-p-m & I’m hoping it wont last all night    I feel so tired out.    Elbert’s feeling the same way,    he’s tried to clean south end of hen house this after noon,    it’s been a dark misty day,    he went & sold the eggs & bought the grain & oyster schell cost 4.85 for grain & 1.10 for schell. & he’s selling eggs for 65 cents 9. doz. & they are 78 cents in the stores,    I wanted him to see about it several weeks ago, but he didn’t & the women all asking him about the price & at last they told him, so he went to Lorain & found out.    He got my olive Oil 1.79 while he was in Lorain & talked to Audrey    she said it was O.K. if she didn’t come today,    & I’m sure it would have been a very pleasent day for her or Elbert & then she was going to bring Nellie & Bonita’s children & Jean Ann    Oh I sure would have had to go to bed,    so A. called Nellie & they will wait for a nicer day & more convinient day.    I thank Thee Jesus that I’ve been able to stay up allday.    & I Praise Thee for all things & am still trusting to be filled & heal.

Fri. July. 13. 1951./ 18. eggs today./  Well, I sort of felt as if Miss. Clark & Mrs. Sprunk would come in for dinner & sure enough they did.    I was so sick yesterday & that terrible pain around my heart & couldn’t get a full breath & so,     I prayed & prayed & told Jesus I was excepting a healing when they prayed for the sick & then I thanked Him & I got ready for bed & for-got about the pain & knelt & prayed as usual & when I turned over in bed I began to Praise Him,    for, He had taken the pain all out & even the soreness,    Oh, Praise the Lord I’m glad I’m free, where Jesus is tis Heaven to me, Amen Glory Hallelujah.    He’s so Merciful, Kind & Loveable and all I ask to be like Him.    Well they prayed for me   Mrs. Sprunk & Miss Clark, after I got out in the kitchen  I wasn’t all dressed when they came & was combing my hair,    but, I got out got washed & made a 

Fri. July. 13. 1951./page. 2772/ 18 eggs this day./ I had to use can twice while trying to get dinner,    but, I cook green cabbage    Mrs. Sprunk & Elbert got the potatoes ready & Miss. Clark had brought hamberg & she fried that & I made a black raspberry short cake & we set the table & sat down & ate & they sure must have enjoyed it for they ate the most of it & it was a big one    I ate light    only at a tablespoonful, least seeds get after me again.    they picked what current there were left not quite a qt. & a qt of goose berries & I gave the bag of potatoes back that they brought,    sorry I didn’t Know what Miss. Clark needed but I’ll try to make it up to her soon,    I gave her the 2 meat balls that were left over,    she’ll have enough for Sat.     Sun only shone a little while been dark, cloudy & damp.    Elbert took them both home, Mrs. S. took some slips of red coleus & wondering Jew & some Voilet leaves I had sprouted & some wild tiger lilly blooms & each took a bag of black walnuts.    Well I washed the dishes & put things away & then Elbert brought ice cream & then I got supper & washed dishes & now I’m going to read & go to bed.    I thank God in Jesus Name for all our many blessing, Amen.

Sat. July. 14. 1951./ 16. eggs today./ I didn’t do only the daily grind today,    Elbert went to Huron & got a nice mess of perch, while I lay in bed trying to rest,    had a rather bad night.     I got up washed & dressed & cooked dinner & he rested a little & then went out & worked in garden a while    then a young couple & 3. children drove in & ask if they could eat a picnic dinner under the butter nut trees     they did & we invited them to come back again   they were from Columbus Ohio. & late this afternoon Frank Bonney & his two boys, Harvey, & Armond they, or, Frank, got only one    the other boys didn’t get any.  the gave Elbert the woodchuck & he got it dressed.    Elbert went to Vermilion  got some food & cashed my check & he couldn’t account for 90 cents    Well I gave him 20.00 for my half of food & gas & oil    we have to pay coal bill & that’s what he hates,    I have paid the taxes & coal bill & gas & he paid food & car expenses    I don’t eat 20 dollars worth of food a mo. but he acts ornery about it,    he took Harry Miller 3 or 4  & Miss Clark 2.    she was there looking after Harry while his sister was out    & I know she’ll enjoy the fish.    Wish my dress was done, but it isn’t.    I hope to finish it next week.   & she & Mrs Sprunk say Brother Braman will be in Toledo next week,    Oh, I Praise the Lord & trust He will ans. my prayers,   that I may be filled healed & a living testemony for the Lord,    Oh, I’d be so happy & I pray Nellie Audrey & Jean can go with us.    I hope I don’t miss it.    I pray God will bless him & give him strength & health,    Oh, Glory to God Bless him & through him bless us,    Jesus blessed Jesus;    I thank Thee, Amen.    Oh Praise the Lord & give thanks unto Him Amen.

Sun. July. 15. 1951./ page 2773./ 15. eggs today./  Sun. & we were home all day & I have been trusting & praying Jesus will fill & heal me soul, spirit, body & bones in Jesus Holy Name I love Thee Jesus & I know Thou art able but what is wrong with me?    Oh God; help me to endure for I know Thou will heal me for another testimony when the time & place is right.    I want to do Thy will & give Thee all the praise & Glory forever & ever.    We listened to the preacher in Nebraska this morning & to Rev Zimmer of Toledo Ohio after dinner & Rev. Buser tonight & it’s true we should be on fire for Christ,    I’d like to do lots more, than I do,    but don’t know how,    I pray He will reveal to me & help me.    I owe my life, my all to Him    I can never repay Him in words or deeds for all He means to me  Praise His Name.    been a nice day with sunshine, N. east breeze.  wind died out tonight & clouded up in the West, sun hot & sultry. 

Mon. July. 16. 1951./ 16. eggs today./  I did the washing,   it’s been a terrible hot day    I hope trust & pray that Brother Bra-ham come this way,    I hear he’s coming to Toledo & has his first meeting tomorrow,    if he isn’t coming this way, I pray I will have a chance to go there.    Oh God help & bless those of Thine & give the strength in spirit & soul,    We all need so much,    I thank Thee.    Elbert has felt bad all day & I didn’t think I could wash but Praise God I got most of it done,    I have 3 or 4 blankets yet & my rugs to get washed & dried    Elbert took his double blanket to Vermilion & got it washed & dried for 65 cents & it was done when he got back for it,    so, he brought it home    I sewed bottom together & he slept in it that night  a few days before he got 3. prs. work pants done for 40 cents,    it’s better & easier for us both.    I do hope I can sew tomorrow.   Been to hot  partly cloudy 83. degrees; 

Tue. July. 17. 1951./ 15. eggs today./  My bowels never moved alday Mon. & this morning I could hardly keep from fainting,    but after I did get them started, they sure did move me,    been so shaky & weak alday & sick to me stomach,    I basted rick rack  braid around neck & sleeves & to form yoke in front of waist & hope to stitch it tomorrow if I can    Elbert’s back’s been paining him as he decribes it,    it sounds like lumbago,    he’s forever catching just a little cold,    & he is careless.    Well, guess we are all are at times.    I thank God for all things & pray we may live closer to Him, Oh Jesus. 

Wed. July. 18. 1951./ 15 eggs today./ Elbert plans on going with eggs tomorrow,    he hasn’t been feeling very well, he’s got a cold & his stomach & bowels are bad & so are mine & my rectum bleeds when they move,    I managed to get the stitching all done on one dress today except hem & I have to have it marked,    I’m going to try to do the others tomorrow,    it’s been terrible

Wed. July 18. 1951./ page. 2774./ 15. eggs this day./hot in sun, 87. degrees & N. east breeze  very light & it’s gone S. west tonight,   it’s cooler now at 10-p-m.    It would been a good day to have washed the rugs only I’m feeling to bad to do it,    Oh. how I wish I could see & talk to Brother Braham.    I trust & hope I’ll get to go to him unless He is coming closer,    so I wont have to go so far,    Oh God, I pray in Jesus Name for help.    I made a short cake for supper & some cup cake.    I thank Thee Jesus for helping to prepare a way for my healing   Glory Hallelujah. 

Thurs. July. 19. 1951./ 17. eggs today./  Well I got one dress all done except the hem in bottom of skirt,    I sewed on snaps & buttons & made button holes & my eyes are bad    I can’t see to work & my eyes are sure tired tonight.     I cooked two meals  washed dishes & done my general round,    I don’t get out side as much as I’d like to,    hope I get the sewing done & blankets washed & the rugs    the rugs are so terribly dirty.    Radio said it would be cooler this after noon & clear off tonight & they hit the nail on the head, for once, for it’s real cool & the wind backed from N. east to N. west,    feels & looks like Sept.    & Elbert’s tomatoes are just blooming,    his early potatoes are done blooming & they said over the radio today,    that, the early potatoes are just in bloom.    I planted a little potatoe that grew on the top of the vine last year & it’s coming big & strong.    So cold nights, he put in some seed papers, for me    only one come    its was 10 inches high & such a cold due one night turned the leaves yellow but the poor thing started more green leaves & was getting ready to bloom last week & tonight is another wild & woolly night & I’m hoping it don’t get another frost bite. Well the stars are clear & bright & a big yellow full moon hanging low in the South east “& what gets full every month but never gets drunk?”        Oh I just can’t keep my mind off the meetings in Toledo Ohio, Brother Braham is there & may God bless him & I pray many will give there hearts to Jesus & some one will get there names & get them into one of His Temples of wor-ship    Miss. Clark & Mrs. Sprunk were going to let me know how or when I might go with some of them,    but, I haven’t heard a word.    Well I thank Jesus for all my many blessing & pray for all of His for I don’t know who are His,  He said he’d put evil spirits into some of His, to do the work He wants done,    I pray His will be done & that I may help Him in doing good work    May all the Glory, Praise & Honor be HIs,  He is Worthy, Amen.

Fri. July. 20. 1951./ 15 eggs today  one broke/   Well, I felt so  bum & Elbert has to.    I can’t understand why he insists on doing the things he knows he hadn’t ought to do & I talk & talk to try to keep him out of the sun when its so hot & he says there’s a good breeze, it wont hurt me & now

Fri. July. 20. 1951./ page. 2774./ 14. eggs today 1. B. that’s one broke/ he don’t know whats wrong with his head    he got to hot   was soaking wet & sat in the shade & cooled off    he has a cold now & lame & sore all over,    well, how can I help him,     it’s sure a great world,    Well the ladys were going to let me know about going to Toledo & neither has written a word & Elbert never enquired for me, while he was in Vermilion    I sure thank God,   He sees knows & understands all things,    I Praise Him & thank Him in Jesus Name.    I baked two tins of bread biscuits today & cooked one meal & am sick tonight    bowels wont move.    I ironed & darned two prs. socks & swept & did my daily round of household duties    We received a card from Audrey,   she said she’d ment to write, but, thought we’d write,  but she or the others don’t know how hard it is for us to do, what just has to be done,   if we can do it.     she hoped we were better.    said she had eight more days & she’s quiting her job.    She said if she had the money she’d like to go visit Johny & Marcie.    she sent us a hundred or so when we were in such a hard fix & I told her not to because we didn’t know how we’d ever be able to pay it back, & I would starve a little more now to give it back if I could,     I was sure she’d want it back sooner or later,    I haven’t got anything left I could sell, but, I pray God will help me give it back to her somehow.   she says “if I can help you in any way let me know,  with love, Audrey.    We were glad to hear from her & know she’s able to work,     she didn’t say anything about the rest of the families & I haven’t heard a word from Nellie for some time,   guess she’s to busy as they all say. 

Sat. July 21. 1951./ 14. eggs today./ Well I have felt some better, bowels moved good today,    rectum’s still sore,   How I do wish I could be made whole & prove once more to the whole gang that God is able, some wouldn’t believe, any more than Elbert does, but there are a few that would,    Praise God.    I do believe, no matter what any one says or what they think    Glory to God, I pray Thou will find me a way to go to Brother Bramham & be healed, and I’ll never forget to give God the Praise & Glory.

Sat. July. 21. 1951./ page. 2775./14. eggs this day/ It’s been a nice day    hot S. west wind, but, partly cloudy alday,     Elbert got up & cut another patch of weeds, & decided that’s what made him sick for the last few days.    Frank Bonney came to-night to hunt woodchuck    he shot 2 & got one “he said he’s got arthritis in his fingers & the joints are terrible,    he’s telling us how good they live & have all the beef they want to eat.    Well it’s sure nice to know they have something to eat,    I sorry for them,    I’d rather eat the Lord’s food & be happy in Jesus even though the rest of them hate me, than to have plenty of this world’s good & not know the Lord,     but I pray they will learn before it’s to late,    that they must know the Lord. Amen. 

Sun. July. 22. 1951./ 13. eggs today./ Been a fine day partly cloudy & last night it thundered & lightened & poured down rain    We pick up a pk. of appricots & then picked a good big pk. from the tree & then Mrs. Charls M Smith & her son, his wife & there 10 months old baby boy stopped to ask about a place to live,    they looked at the building we call the cottage & couldn’t decide about fixing it up,    I do pray God will help me,    that I don’t do anything wrong.   Smith’s don’t have a very good repation but some of the children go to church & have went to the altar,    but it seems to be very hard for them to live right    first the children are put in a home of correction & then the father.    I pray that Jesus will keep them as well as me from making the wrong move.    A young couple run off the edge of the road into the ditch just above the Elm tree & gave Elbert 2.00 for pulling them out,  just after the Smith’s left.    It was a terrible hot night last night    I sweat all night & my gown was so wet    I hope it wont be so warm tonight.     I gave Mrs Smith a few apricots    they are small but will make a few tasty jars of jam, “if they don’t eat them up before she gets them cooked.   I haven’t heard a word from the church folks,  I wonder why.    they promised to let me know & not a word yet.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things great or small. Amen.

Mon. July 23. 1951./ 11. eggs today./   Well, Elbert went to fish house after he got the milk & I felt so horribly punk I turned over after he left & dropped off to sleep    I awoke with a start & got up thinking Elbert would be coming in at any minute    I put the water on for a cup of tea & for the washing, then I washed myself & dressed & combed my hair & made the tea & got at the washing & Elbert came with a big mess of perch,    he drank a cup of tea & went out to clean fish     & I finished the washing & hung it out & the sun & wind soon had them dry,    I fried two fry pans of fish & we ate bread & fish & drank hot coffee,    then we rested a few minutes & I took down the dry things & hung up the rest of the wet ones & one light wool blanket & they all got dry.    Elbert went down to Vermilion & took fish to Millers.

Mon. July. 23. 1951./ page 2776./ 11. eggs this day/ Miss Clark, Mrs. Eppler, Mrs. Lindy West. & Mrs. Sprunk. & they were all cleaned except Eppler’s & West’s & Elbert didn’t feel able to clean them all.    I had him get a cabbage & 3. cards rick rack braid  2. green & 1. white for my other 2 dresses.    I sent Audrey a card.    Mrs. S. said they had all been over to the meeting & West were going to stop for us but she didn’t know why they didn’t  they all had plenty of room,  they are an independent lot.   What would Jesus do?    I think I’ll send a card or phone to Sister Hance maybe they can take me one day this week.     I hope I wont have to miss out for I feel sure that God Will bless me if I go.    & I hope for Elbert also.    I pray Jesus will get me there or bring Brother Bramham here,    help me Jesus & I’ll give Thee the Praise & Glory for ever & ever, Amen. 

Tue. July. 24. 1951./ 17. eggs today./ Audrey’s birthday  she 59. yrs old./ Well, it’s been a great day, I got up at 11-a-m & got the dinner ready & we ate & I was still sitting here basting the braid on to form a yoke on my dress & I put some on the pocket & Mertle & Dorthy came in with Dorthy’s little girl & boy,    they had been to Berlin Hights & said they thought they wouldn’t go passed with out stopping in a few minutes,    they didn’t stay long & didn’t  pray for me While they were here.     I haven’t felt very well after washing yesterday,    so, didn’t do much     I did cut up 1/2 bu. or nearly so of apricots to cook tomorrow & make Jam.   They Mr & Mrs. West & Mrs. Sprunk told us some things about the meetings in Toledo    they came in just after supper    & they told us about an old minister 90. yrs. old.    he had preached for 45 yrs. or more & he was all crippled up & wanted to be filled & healed & he was, right there before a few thousand people & he jumped & swung his arms & kicked his feet & legs around & praised God in spirit    I thank God & Praise Him for the good He has done the worthy, though Brother Bramham.    Now they say he is going to Jerusalem & I’m wondering if he will come back before Russia makes her attack on Jerusalem, for Russia is surely but slowly getting ready to take over the Checks & Hungarians, & I ran,    as it tells us she will in Ezekil. Chap. 38 & 39.    I feel blessings on Bramham & his folks.    And all praise Honor & truely belongeth to Him for ever & ever Amen, N.E. Wind. 

Wed. July 25. 1951./ 13 eggs today./    I have done much today basted a little on my dress & did the daily round.    Church women had there prayer meeting this afternoon.    I felt a light touch & thank God for my healing all the Praise truly belongeth to Him I owe my all to Him & I’ll never be able to

Wed. July 25. 1951./ page 2778./ 13. eggs this day./ thank Him & Praise Him enough for His Great Salvation, His wonderful love & His mercy for me,     I never will cease to love Him,    He’s done so much for me    He’s all the world to me With out Him life wouldn’t be worth living.     Oh, God I do Praise Thee, Glory Hallelujah,    I thank Thee for my healing & give Thee the Praise & Glory for ever & ever, Amen.   Not much breeze but N. east    It’s been a hot sultry day & been hot for a few nights getting quite cool before morning    it’s hot today.

Thurs. July 26. 1951./ 15. eggs to day./ Well, I made 3 batches of apricot jam & one qt. cheeries & it was 95 degrees in the Kitchen & I was sick when I got up & leening on my feet in the heat & sweating so long     didn’t do me any good.    I sent Elbert to Beulah Beach to find out the Devine healing services     they gave him a leaflet & it says Mon. 9.00 & I gathered from that that it was in the morning but it doesn’t say if it’s July or Aug.     I’m going to try to get my dress hemed so I can go Sun. & find out for my self.    Elbert don’t feel very good either & I hope I can go in the mornng.    I pray God will have mercy & forgive me & help me.    it to hot to sleep last night & tonight.    I’m going to read & go to bed.     I Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost for all things small or great Amen. 

Fri. July. 27. 1951./ 11. eggs today./ Frank Bonney’s birthday  he’s 61. yrs. old./  Well, I washed out all the dirty clothes & got them all dry & it’s been so hot     Elbert went to Huron got a big bunch all clean & filited some the dressed for a man & he didn’t come for them.    All 3 fish houses were arrested & Huron house had to pay 40.00 for sell fish under size & there were also.     Elbert went for the milk & gave a few to Mrs. Kilbride she gave him a few cucumbers & 8 or 10 peaches,    We fried fish for dinner & more fish for supper & I rapped up six fish hot    I had just fried & sent Elbert over to Duglas’s with them,    Elbert said her face light up & she said they would surely soon,    I’ve had a feeling we ought to go see them,    she said Mrs. D was 85. yrs. old & they look as if they haven’t much longer to live.    Elbert said she looked real poorly,  they said they had spent the winter in Cleveland, but didn’t say who with.    It’s been a hot day, but we got a nice shower & cooled the air some 

Fri. July. 27. 1951./ page. 2779./11. eggs this today. We received a card from Audrey this morning.    I told her we would try to pay her some on the money she let us have son’s I got the coal paid for & on this card she said to forget it I don’t owe her anything,     but I will try hard to get it together so I can give it back to her,     it was wonderful    she loved us enough to give us a little at a time so we could live,    I pray God will help me to be able to sell the red coop & pay off Speary & the Lumber Co. at Huron.    There are a few things I’d like to do & soon.    I thank God & Praise Thee Jesus for helping me & pray I may praise Thee in spirit & be made perfectly whole in Thee Amen.  

Sat. July. 28. 1951./ 15. eggs today./ Well I washed my dress,  Elbert’s sleepers & 3 blankets & my corset & then ironed my two house dress & Elbert’s shirt & went out in the park with him & we got about 2 qts. apricots,    I heard some one out there & called Elbert instead of going right out, he looked out the window & went back to bed.    it sounded as if a limb broke & there was such a noise,    then all was still, this morning    Elbert went out & see a limb in the top of the tree broke & two smaller one’s,    it sounded as if they fell down through & on to the ground,  I pray, God will deal with them I don’t know who it was,  but 15 or 20 minutes later a flash light went along the south line to the road & then I saw it in Snyders yard & the dog always makes a fuss if anyone strange is around but he didn’t say a word,    so, it could have been.    Now I heard almost the same noise like the limbs cracking but not the thud, like last night.    Elbert went out,   but he can’t see or hear very well,    so, he came back,    I suppose as things go from bad to worse we won’t be able to have anything, from here on.    I thank God for what I have & wish my dress was done so I could go to church.   Well, I’ll try to write some cards to go, When ever Elbert goes to town.    I’ll still try to  get a dress done for this coming week.    I pray Jesus will help me some how,    I know He can  I believe He will,    I thank Thee Jesus & give Thee all the Praise.   

Sun. July. 29. 1951./ 12. eggs today./ It’s been a nice day but not a soul come near all day,    I laid a bed untill noon & the swelling did leave my feet some,    they haven’t pained me quite so bad,    I took my bath & dressed & got the dinner,    Elbert’s felt bum all day, his bowels out of fix again & he don’t seem to have the ambition to do the things that need to be done.    I’m in the same fix,    I have the ambition but not the strength     I didn’t get any letters or cards wrote today.    I hope Nellie & Bonita & the children are O.K.    they haven’t written a word since they were all here for picnic lunch {that was June 17} well

Sun. July. 29. 1951./ page. 2780./ 12. eggs this day./ I will try to send a card & see if they are still alive.    I had hoped we’d both be feeling better so we could over, but didn’t turn out that way.    I had a vision of Mr. Branham driving into our yard & he got out & came part way to meet me,    I didn’t understand then, but, I do now,    but, I didn’t get a chance to go to Toledo, not a soul came to see me or ask to take me & they said after word they had plenty of room.     I hope to go soon to Beulah Beach where they are having healing meetings & Rev. Ziemer’s    I thank Thee Jesus, that I can go & am trusting Thee for the healing.     Oh, Glory to God in the Highest I will testify & Praise Thee Jesus.

Mon. July. 30. 1951./ 18 eggs today/  Well I got my dress marked for the hem & I don’t know how it will be,    Elbert done the best he could     I’ve felt to weak & my feet hurt so I couldn’t hardly stand long enough for him to mark it for me,    he went to the fish house early & so they got in late, so he got back late,    & I slept a worried sleep, dreaming that Aunt Veinie wanted me to go take care of Pearl,    Elbert & I went & the wind had took there house just off the foundation & they had it all fixed & the house back on it but it had to be shingled they had got the chimney rebuilt, but couldn’t get shingles,    Elbert went to work 6. hrs. per. day looking after some men, doing some re-pare work,     so, I helped Lillie dump inselation in between lath & saiding    we got it all done & then went out & started painting     Elbert had renailed all the siding & looked after the windows    We ate a little & I took my corset off & slept in my clothes on a couch,    Elbert ate what Lillie fix & he went to work & so did.we & finished painting the out side of the house & as I finished the last but I fell over     Lillie was so frightened she cried but I got up & in on the couch & drank some hot tea & felt better,    but, Lillie cried so hard    I got her to stop it  & Aunt Veinie came & ask me to look after Pearl    I said I would but Lillie & I Knew Pearl had gone with Tessie to work     we talked it over, Lillie said she was so over bearing at times,    but, Tessie always took (“Lillie’s”) her part,    she’d hate to have any thing happen to her though,    a man came to the door for a cup of coffee & bite to eat Lillie was afraid so I took him 2 eggs fried two slices of bread & a cup of coffee,    he said a man hired him to do adays work & said he pay him soon as he had finished & then he wouldn’t give him his money so while he ate I phoned the police,    he came & went away with the man    he look 60 yrs. or more & then Elbert came,    he had that job done & Frank Bonney had got Lillie’s shingles & got them all on with Armonds and Harvey’s help, so we came home

Mon. July. 30. 1951./ page/ 2781./ 18. eggs this day./  I don’t remember seeing Pearl all the time we were there but aunt Veinie looked just as she use to & came to me 3 times & ask me to take care of Pearl,    so, although I don’t understand,    I’m wondering what it’s all about,    for I dreamed Branham came here & got out his car & came to meet me, as I was going to greet him,  & he came to Toledo & not a soul came to ask me to go,    I did cry, I wanted to go so bad & Mrs. Sprunk Knew I did for she & Miss. Clark were here & talked about it.     & so, God showed me & after word talked to me, Now I pray He will show me what to do this time be-fore it’s to late in Jesus Blessed Holy Name    I ask & I thank Thee Jesus, Amen.    it’s been quite hot today I did make a couple of pies after I got dinner the fish were good,    he took Mr & Mrs. Douglas 6 after he’d cleaned them.    & he said she seemed so glad to get them, she said Mr. Douglas wasn’t well, they wont let him drive the car any more so he sold it & they have the place up for sale    Mr D. fell awhile ago & his side was black from the middle of his front to middle of his back from top of hip up & a big lump that stayed for some time    He’s 85 yrs old he says but I think he is older than pa & pa would be 87. this last Jan 28. 1951. at least he looked older     out of the six hot fried fish    Elbert took them the other day at noon   she said she gave old Mr Young 3 of them,    Well Praise God Elbert does lots of good things & gets very little if anythanks for it, but God Knows & He wont forget;    He got the post card up in time to go out on the morning mail.    I thank Thee Jesus for all our blessing & Praise Thee always.  

Tue. July. 31. 1951./ 17. eggs today./ Been partly cloud & a haze quite thick & late this after noon it rained in a steady rain then gave us several showers & got dark early tonight,    I did my daily round & mended 2 work shirts for rickrack braid around Neck yoke & pocket, then put the machine away untill another day.  Elbert’s worked cutting the weeds & grass, it makes him so sore & stiff it’s cooler tonight after the rain,    he didn’t get his paper today.   but I heard the postman at the box or I felt sure it was him as it sounded same as when he stops, no other mail of any interest. I thank God in Jesus Holy Name for His Love & care & I pray that I may be worthy of all His many blessings Amen.

Wed. Aug. 1. 1951./ 17. eggs today./ Well I got the hem in my dress & got the other one sewed together got to bast the sleeves in & finish hem in sleeves & bottom of skirt & then the button & snap.   it’s been quite cool N. East breeze  & hot sun 

Wed. Aug. 1. 1951./ page. 2782./ 17. eggs this day./sun is so far N. that it does seem queer for this time of year. & to night it’s real chilly Elbert said he chopped some wood,   he thought I might want a little heat,    but it isn’t bad in the house,    we shut the house up & saved the heat before dark.   I did my usual round of duties & then helped Elbert a little he cut the weeds & grass & I put it in piles for him to take away to the grass pile.    We are both tired it’s a change in work & to hard for me.    I did think I’d wash tomorrow but forgot I was out of soap, all Kinds, except hand soap.    Well I can’t help thinking how much better it looks with the grass cut once more,    it sure grew fast after I cut it on the hill along the path last time & I cut it again today    Elbert cut N. of the well pump all around inside the trees & outside of them on the east & has a space to cut yet N. of the trees & a-round the toilet & red cottage.   We need some one just to clean up the weeds,    Elbert ought to try the spray & paint the house, we have the paint & the spray.    He just don’t seem to want to spray, or paint.     I just have to go to church this week, God willing.    It’s a queer world.  Praise God He Knows & understands & takes good care of me, Amen.

Thurs. Aug. 2. 1951./ 14 eggs today./ one broke./ Elbert has 8 1/2 doz. eggs to sell this morning,     yesterday morning I dreamed of sister Nellie, Bonita & Johny Ella Jane & Elbert & Frank Babcock,    F. put his arms around me & said he was sorry for me.    Nellie’s children seemed to be small like they were a few yrs ago & they were staying in a place where one room in the basement had been flooded & it was to deep with water for the small children to wade in    Bonita had a red dress on trimed in white lace & she fell & didn’t try to get up    I see her just in time & pumped the water out of her & we got her fixed up, but she was sick.    Elbert & a boy was moving all the stuff & he had come & was taking the last of the stuff he could take & was taking us nexthing & the moving Van was taking the balance & the house hold good. & furniture & I woke up just as Nellie said here a card from Buffalo from NY.   I wonder if she will write or come to see me,    well, we received card from our sister Nellie said she had a bad cold after she got back from Lake-Side & still has a little, she has been teaching some backward children & wont be done untill Aug. 24. says she’s so tired & had ment to write.    Bonney Bell & her Joe went to see Johny & Marcie & children     was gone about a week leaving two eldest children with her & Bonita & the baby with Joe’s sister, aunt, in Cleveland Ohio.    It’s been very hot to day with hardly any breeze at all & early this morning there was a white dew & it was so chilly    I put on anextra blanket, & Elbert said he did to.    I swept & ironed my dress & baked, 2 tins bread biscuits & did my daily doz. Elbert went & sold 8 1/2 doz. egg 6.75 & he spent it for food or part of it & kept the rest    he will have to buy there mash & grain before long , for they will be molting     he only has 25 hens,    he cleaned out side of frying, the little one & the big one needs it next,   if I can get him at it & I’m going to try to start the painting Job next week,    I don’t feel able but there isn’t any money in it & tonight he’s talking of going to work for Baker, relastate man doing odd jobs & only a few hrs. at a time, in Lorain, or Baker is in Lorain    He went to bed but has had to get up & go out to Jones’s,    he’s got back again    he says it plenty cool & damp & chilly.   Well guess I’ll go to bed,   I’m so tired.   I thank God & Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost, for all He has given me & done for me & I’m trusting for this healing also in Jesus Name & Giving Him the Glory

Fri. Aug. 3. 1951./ page. 2783./      eggs today./  We got up took abath & went to the meeting & Rev. Zeimer was there but they didn’t pray for the sick just talked untill one run out & then another would start in & talk    Wind began to freshen & get cold & at last every one went out to find an eating place,    I tried tiried to ask Where I could find him, but after 2 or 3. attemps    We came home, I am a stranger in that place & not a soul even said good morning one very small boy look at me a few seconds & then, he smiled at me, not once but several times & I returned the smile.    We received a card from Nellie yesterday & a letter from Audrey today.    Elbert left me at Beulah Beach & he went to Vermilion & he bought some chicken rumps & gizzards of hen    he got home & undone them they stunk,    Oh, they were terrible,    he got in the car & drove 7 miles back to Krogers with them & they are putting a new coating on the road & in some places it’s one way traffic & you have to sit & wait & wait,    & so I dreaded to see him go back & have to wait going & coming once more    he was all in when he got back & rested awhile, then cut weeds & grass  for a while untill I went out & got him to stop     he’s felt so dizzy headed, for a couple of weeks or more,    in fact he’s complained all summer about his head being dizzy.    I was glad Audrey & Nellie wrote to us, but now I’m wondering about Nelye Mc.Carthy,    I hope she, too, will write.   Im going to read & go to bed.    I have learned 10 verses of the 91. Psalm by heart & I hope to master the next six, with Jesus help & I thank Him for his word & for helping me to understand & I pray He will help me in all the ways I need,    I will give Him all the Glory,    He is truly worthy.    Elbert met Miss Clark but I haven’t learned what they had to talk about, only that the meetings are good at Beulah Beach, Glory to God, Amen.    Oh, but it’s cold & wind is strong N. east puffs tonight.

Sat. Aug. 4. 1951./ 18. eggs today./ Well, I didn’t think I’d ever be able to do out the washing today, but, I ask Jesus for strength & He gave it to me,    the wash is all done & dried & put away.    I am tired but Praise God for our blessing    it was sure cold last night & this morning & Elbert built a little wood fire to take off the chill, sun was so hot at noon yesterday,     but not so hot today    & Radio says colder tonight, than last night    I put an extra blanket where I could reach it & it was more comfortable about 2. a-m with it over me.    Frank & Armond was out hunting woodchuck, they gave Elbert a very small one.    Oh God, have mercy & save all our souls I pray,    & I thank Thee, & Praise Thee for ever & ever. Amen.    We have the house all shut up since 6 oclock & now it’s getting shivery at 10-p-m fast time 1 1/2 hrs. ahead of sun time.    I think. 

Sun. Aug. 5. 1951./ page. 2784./ 17. eggs today./ one egg lost. broken/  I used 3 eggs for pie./  Been a partly cloudy day & cool so much so,  Elbert built a little fire to take chill out of the room before he took his bath.    Well by the time I got up he had the hen killed, dressed & cooked & it was very tender & good,   & tonight we had vegetable soup & lemon pie with ice cream on the top,    then we listened to Rev. Buser, & verias one’s sing hyms & they all did a good job for the Lord    I like to hear his wife sing, she’s a fine woman & wonderful little mother,    I was hoping to get to church today,    but I didn’t & God Knows all & I’m so glad He understands.    I hope to get going before much longer & I pray God will take care of me & help me to do & be all He would have me to be in Jesus Blessed Holy Name,   I thank Thee & Praise Thee Jesus. Amen

Mon. Aug. 6. 1951./ 14. eggs today./  Well I helped Elbert a little in the back yard cleaning out the weeds & grass    we got the most of it & it looks 50 per. sent better,    but, we are both so sore & lame,    We can hardly move tonight & I wish I could have gone to some of the meetings today.    I pray God will bless those who are working for Him, & help me to do the things I should be doing for Him,    I thank Thee Jesus,  blessed Jesus, reveal to me Where to go to Church to recceive the Holy Ghost & I’ll do it, Amen.    It’s been extra cool all day,    we shut up the house to keep in the heat, & Elbert leaves the coop windows all open & that cold wind blowing in on the hen all night & they are starting to molt,    they feel the cold to,    but men are as queer as women, in more ways than one.    He’s talking of going to Lorain in the morning.    I’d like to go,    but feel to lame & sore tonight to think of going,    for that tires me so bad.    He got his check the 4th & he argues untill it drives me crazy, all ready, tonight,    he says he wont have the money to buy much & he hasn’t chashed his check yet,    he gets 46 & 20 or 40 cents a mo.  & I get 40.10 & I gave him 20.00 & then in 2 weeks he was out of money,    but I cant give him any more, for I have to pay coal & gas bills he’s supposed to pay.half but he’d like to take all I have & then buy as he felt like.it,    he likes things,    I don’t get any good out of, for myself.    Well it looks as if I’ll have to fight to hold my own & God Knows   I hate fights, that’s all life seems to be made up of & it getting worse, last as God said it would toward the end.   

Tue. Aug. 7. 1951./ 16. eggs today./ Well, I haven’t done only my daily round    Elbert went to Lorain this morning,    I don’t knows all the reasons, he got his shoe mended & went to Social Security office, got my olive oil & the bird seed & then he went & see Audrey & then came back home at 12-noon he said A. had gone back to 

Tue. Aug 7. 1951./ page. 2785./ 16 eggs this day. / work for a few days   I do hope she will be careful not to let them get things fixed up so to make her loose her Social S. & every ones so tricky & treacherass    Elbert went up to get some nights milk & the old woman sells him what mornings milk she has left, for the price of fresh milk, 20 cents per. qt. & we supply the bottles    Well the mornings milk, has all the cream gone & tastes like she had cold potaotes salid & some sort of fruit    I can’t bear it,    wasn’t quite so bad tonight,    but I feel like crying,    I send Elbert & he says, he don’t what to do,    I can’t give him my brain while he’s gone,   seems queer,  he knows what to buy for himself     he was gone an hour, I wondered,    but, he said Mrs. K. was alone & so they talked awhile.    I couldn’t eat tonight,    I didn’t want chicken from Sun- & every day un-till to-night,   that’s tomuch chicken.    Been another cool day & mostly Cloudy & damp & chilly & misty,    we had a little fire to take chill out of the house.    But, I thank & Praise God for His Love, Mercy & care & our many blessings.    But I wish I knew what to do, Amen. 

Wed. Aug. 8. 1951./ 16 eggs today/ Well I did my daily doz. & Baked 2 tins bread biscuits,    Elbert went to Huron “no fish” & he to Kilbrides for milk, he isn’t feeling very well his right side pains him bad    he tried to carry away the grass K& weeks he had cut & his side pained so bad he had to give it up.    Been a hot muggy, partly cloudy day,  new moon is standing on end,    they have had rain all around us,   ” so they said on raidio”    Elbert plans on going to Huron for fish & then to Vermilion to sell 8. doz. eggs & then home.    I hope I can get up a little earlier in the morning,    I don’t enjoy bible study on Thurs. nights,    I’d rather have the regular pray meet.  instead, they have a prayermeet Wed. after noons.    God help me.    I thank Thee & give Thee all the praise for ever & ever, Amen. 

Thurs. Aug. 9. 1951./ 13. eggs today. 1. broken one/  Elbert sold the eggs 8;. doz. 75 cents per. doz. 6.00  11.95 he owes the hens.   he used last weeks money to,    he will have to make it up.    It’s been a hot muggy day,    Elbert & I cleaned out some of the bushes & he carried away some of the grass & weeds I raked up in piles, we have a more to do yet,    bushes to trim out the grass & weeds to take away so if a fire should get started, it wont burn the building    I mended my dress & hope to get the corset done next.    Elbert picked up Miss Clark & some other woman & took them to Beulah Beach & when the woman got in Miss Clark shut the car door on the womans fingers. & Miss. C. said she didn’t & the woman said she did.   I wonder. 

Thurs. Aug. 9. 1951./ Page. 2786./ 13. eggs this day./ Well, Elbert got his check 46.90 & he has the egg money making $52.90 & he gave 30.00 toward the coal bill & he has spent 12.89 for food, gas for car, watch, shoe repair & drugs.    I paid 50.00 on coal bill & I’ll have to pay gas___   out of my check & I borrowed my church money 15.00 & 5.00 for this mo.   & I only get 40.10 in my check so I -‘ll only have 11.10 left for the mo.    they brought the coal today (5) tons, $15.75 per. ton. Elbert will pay the bill at the office & bring me the receipt.    I’ll have to see to that.    Oh, God   I pray Thou will fill me & heal me & con-vert him that we may work together for Thee,    I thank & give Thee all the Praise & Glory forever & ever Amen. 

Fri. Aug. 10. 1951./ 12. eggs today./  Well, I went to Beulah Beach this morning & they anoited me & pray for me,    I thanked God in Jesus Name, & Praise Him, Glory to God.    & Miss Clark “& the woman that got her hand pinched in the car door” was there, the little woman’s been a nurse & she seems to be a very nice christian person    I prayed her hand would be O.K. & it is Praise God.    Well I went to the Altar tonigth & prayed & they tell me God doesn’t give each one the same gifts,   so all don’t praise God in another tongue.    Well, I’ll trust God to help me with what ever I’m in need of & I’ll go here & there & learn what ever I can & trust God’s word & study my Bible.    MIss Clark & the little woman were there tonight    I took some apples & a can of apricot Jan. 3. bread biscuits & a bunch of beets & told her if she went out before I did to go to the car & get them,    a big bag & a bag in front of front seat where I sit,     Elbert went to Ver-milion & took them to her,    she said she went to the car but he wasn’t there,    so she didn’t take them, Elbert didn’t like it, for its 3. or 4. miles from Beulah Beach, then we came back home.    I thank God for all our blessing & Praise Him for ever & ever, Amen   It’s been a partly cloudy day, hot, & mugy.    I went out & picked up what apples there were under that little apple tree,   they are not as nice as last yr. but will make good sauce.     I’m feeling as nice as last yr. but will make good sauce.    I’m feeling better, but don’t want to go back to 4 Square for some reason,    Only God Knows,    They have some wonderfully good Spirit filled preachers from all over the world & they to believe Jesus is doing soon. 

Sat. Aug. 11. 1951./ 14. egg today./   I started after I got dinner & did the washing & got it dry out side although the air was damp & 92. & a good stiff breeze partly cloudy   Ironed all the pieces that had to be ironed after supper & I’m 

Sat. Aug. 11. 1951./ page. 2787./ 14. eggs this day/ sure tired tonight,    I Praise God for all the sermons I heard this week & that things I learned about the other parts of the world but just as soon as I think of going to Vermilion   I be-gin to fight with myself about it so now I pray God will in Jesus Name help me to go Where I ought to go.    When two middle aged men of the church can’t go to the same church because they have quarled with each other,   so one wont go there if the other one come & when they of this church forget you when you have been there regular & then make up excuses when they do come & don’t pray for you when they come & then promise to come back soon & repeat it over & over as they got into the car & leave & then stay away a mo. & if brother meets them they have been to busy to come out,    it looks as if all they want is your money.    I pray Lord God of Hosts Thou Wilt help me to decide    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee, keep me close & help me to know what You would do in my place, I love Thee Jesus Blessed & Holy, Amen.  

Sun. Aug. 12. 1951./ 16. eggs today/ Well I went back to church to Vermilion    they greeted me with a smile   there were 38. to church & 54 to Sunday school,    well, they are doing very well & I pray they will be able to do better & keep all that come,    help me Jesus to go call on those girls & there parents & see if I can help them to come to church    the girls wish so much for the rest of the family to go to church,    the girls seem to be such nice girls, they have just come or moved from Sandusky to the allotment close to Vermilion,    Well everyone seemed pleased to see me & even the children & young folks came & talked to me,    I thank Thee Jesus. N. wind, dying out toward night hot & mugy in the middle of the day.    then gets to cool at night, but I do thank & praise Thee Jesus for Thy care & love    we do so little for Thee,    I thank Thee for my healing & strength, Amen.    Virginia, Irwin & there daughter & Wyn, “there mother left a note in the door after we had gone to church to night,   said they were sorry they missed us. ”

Mon. Aug. 13. 1951./ 12 eggs today./ Well I felt bum today,    but, I baked 2 big tins of bread biscuits & washed up dishes & did my usual round of chores    S. breeze this morning going to the N. East just about noon,  sun was hot breeze to cool in the shade.    Elbert cleaned out the straw & sand he had piled up from the coop floor & then he finished the big saw horse he had started.    He hasn’t felt very well all day he was to Huron but no fish. 

Tue. Aug. 14. 1951./ Page. 2788./ 17. eggs today./ Well, believe or not I got up & got the dinner & heat the water & washed out the three rugs, I had a lot of sewing to do on the rag rug,    it’s getting old I’ve darned it a lot in a lot of places & there were holes worn clear through & after I washed it a few more holes showed up & I’ll have to darn them, before I can use it, when it’s dry.    Elbert helped me get them wrinsed clear & on the line, now, I have to clean my room & spray it for moths & wipe up the floor & then do the same to Elbert’s room,    then move out the Kitchen & clean up the corners.    I cleaned the little corner at the end of the bench yes-terday.    I’ve got the ambition if I only had the strength.    I did help Elbert put a little water on the garden tonight    it’s so dry it’s like flour & the birds muffle in it,    the tomatoes are the size of a cup, hope they get ripe,    our garden was in so late & now it’s so hot & dry everythings chocking for water & my glads & dahlias wont amount to anything either unless we get some rain;    Oh, Well, we have to take things as they come & thank God for our blessings & I do, & pray all things will work out for his good & Glory.    Sun was terrible hot & N. E. breeze was cool & a little chilly if you stayed in the shade to long. 

Wed. Aug 15. 1951 / 17. eggs today./ Well I haven’t done much today,    I did my usual round of duties & tried to help Elbert rake up the straw or clover & timithy he had cut in the yard,     it began to spirinkle rain & then big drops    he got the most of it in,    then it sure rained a good shower & I hope we get more for we do need it so much.    He went to Huron this morning & got no fish,    but cashed my check & bought a piece of pork shoulder 2.10 a lb.  of butter .75 cents & 37 cents for rivets & emery cloth.    I have to be very careful with the money,    I’m glad we have the coal paid for & enough to pay for the gas. & hens give us a little to tide us over,    the next check will be 11.th or 12th. of Sept.    Elbert dug a few potatoes,  that came up & grew from those he forgot to dig last yr.    the red ones they were as nice as can be, white & fluffy when cooked.   We received a card from Nellie today.    Two of the rugs got dry today, but rag rug still wet a around the out edge.    they look so nice & clean.    It’s been a terrible hot day but a little breeze, S. west today.    I thank & praise God in Jesus Name for all our blessing.    Oh, I’m such along way from perfection but I thank Him, He under stands & helps me.    Elbert isn’t very well   Help him Jesus. 

Thurs. Aug. 16. 1951./ page. 2789./ 18 eggs today./   Wyn Virginia & Joyce came in while Elbert & I cooked dinner,    I had on my wash dress so while they were coming in I got myself into a house,    they were out giving Joyce a little vacation     she she is 7. yrs. old & real stocky built, they have all been having sickness, Georgie & Edd went to Minn. for a vacation & all seemed to be happy,    they were going to Sandusky they said & they ate up here at the restraunt at Mita-wanga & were full.   Well, they visited untill we ate & then went out & looked at the Baldwin apple tree   it’s loaded with apples & it measures 35 feet across the middle from out side, to outside    it’s a beautiful big tree & has such good apples on it;    it was after 3-p-m.    When I started to wash but I got every thing washed except My night gown & Elbert’s sleepers,    I’ll try to get them in the morning    I’d like to have gone to prayer meeting,    but we were both to tired.    Elbert has been mowing & the place looks better     hope we do get front stepps built before winter & house painted & we’ll have to hurry if we do.    Elbert don’t want to paint but I hope he will help     the house is brown, for paint gone off the boards.    I suppose I’ll have to try to help & then he’ll do all the work, but just so we can get it done.    I got a big Kettle of apples to can yet    I caned 3 1/2 qts.  & he didn’t get any well water & seems it’s all used up getting supper each night so,    well, I had to go get that     he went to Vermilion & sold the eggs 8. doz. 70 cents for 4 doz.  & 75 cents for the other 4. doz. 5.80    he bought saucage & ham press ham 72 & ____ & he was up for milk  20 cents    rained this a.m. early,    been partly cloudy S.W. breeze & quite warm in- sun but chilly in shade & tonight tempture dropped & it’s really cool like an early Fall evening a sudden drop from last evening    it was so hot & mugy & warm last night,    birds all disapeared before dark tonight & you can hear the lake beating in on the shore tonight     Elbert’s to tired to rest & he went to bed before dark.    I thank Thee Jesus for Thy Love & Mercy & Strength  Thou doth give to us,    I Praise Thee Jesus & love Thee    May all the Glory be Thine for-ever & ever Amen.     Received card from Mrs. Sprunk, she & Mrs. West Sr. have been having flu. she said, I have ask Jesus to heal them & help them in all the ways they need.    Virgina took some Yucas & two hardy geraniums home. from here    I hope they grow.    How I’d like to have been to pray meeting some where to night  Mertle [?   }

Fri. Aug. 17. 1951./ Page. 2790./ 12 eggs today./ I got up little before 10.a.m. & washed out Elbert’s sleeper, pillow case & hand-kercheifs & my old dress I had worn for church,   my corset & then I hung out the rags I let stand over night in water    Oh, I did some towels & it was cloudy & damp they dried but not very fast,    I did my daily dozen & went out to back corner of park,    Elbert thought he’d cut some shewmack but he thought it would be faster with the bush syth,    so he cut of a few limbs here & there & come back to the house & we had a cup of tea & ate some peaches,   they are not very good if the trees were only sprayed but some one stole the apricots & now I’m wondering about the apples    the trees are loaded & we like a few & to give a few to those that need them.    Elbert’s tired,    he’s been mowing & taking grass & weeds a down to the pile & there is lots of mowing & work to do the painting & windows have to be puttied in & I wish we could get at it    I know he don’t feel like it & neither do I but,    we have to do for there is no one else to do for us,    & it’s up to me to keep trying.   There isn’t much to write today,   been mostly cloudy & sun to hot when it did come out for a minute or two & sort of a chill in the air.  

Sat. Aug. 18. 1951/ 18. eggs today./ Well I seem to be sort of down,   no strength to much work I can’t seem to endure it,    with the hot weather, Elbert went to Vermilion to get a little food & it cost 7.00 & some odd cents I gave him 10.00 that leaves me with only the church money & gas money & we wont get another check untill 11 or 12th of Sept.    I don’t see how we are to keep going, but, I’ll trust Jesus will help me if I do the best I can,    I feel positive that if I was with Miss Willitts a little while I’d be O.K. Jesus, Blessed Jesus,   keep me close to Thee.    One only has to look & listen & feel they must walk alone with Thee  Things are getting so terribly bad.    Oh; Jesus,    help me to be like Thou even though they kill me.   Be with Harry Miller I know Thou art able to make him perfectly well & I pray through some one of time he may be a good testimony for Thee    I thank Thee Jesus & give Thee the praise for all things, Glory to Thy Name, Amen.    One of the little boys that tried to help dig holes for the dahlias, was here to day,    he wanted to get a picture of the flowers but they are not in bloom, but the celendumas are    so, I took his picture beside of them & one by the white lillies by the drive way,  he tried to take a couple pictures,    but, didn’t have the film turned, right    it was & old camra of his mothers he said, & Eastman.    I gave him some coreopsis & guilarads seeds & a red coleus & a few other plants & a big bunch of flowers & he went home happy

Sat. Aug. 18. 1951./ page. 2791./ 18 eggs this day./ I roasted the pork & got supper    there’s enough for dinner tomorrow.   & I fixed the apple juice ready for jellie, then cooked a kettle of elderberries & washed a qt an a half of black berries & sugared them & now,    I’m sweating & so ex-austed & limp all in down & out feeling, I swept & did my usual work & now    I thank God in Jesus Name & pray He’ll give me strength to go to Church in the morning.    It’s been partly cloudy, sun was terrible hot    When it came out I put the rug & my corset & night gown out & they got real dry.    We had an extra heavy White dew last night, Elbert said tops of tomatoes looked, limp & light colored.    it got so cold before morning I got up & put on another blanket.    Elbert saw & talked to Miss Clark    she sent a card back    she was going to mail to me.    she’s staying with Harry Miller a few days    The news paper said the church was taking up a collection for him.   his money is, about gone    poor man.    May God bless them. Amen. 

Sun. Aug. 19. 1951./ 12. eggs today/ We didn’t go to church all day    I felt so bum & so did Elbert,    I pray God will forgive me & I have to fight with my self to go,    I didn’t have a dress I could wear, that wasn’t to badly worn & the dress I wore for church tore around the neck & arm holes & they “the women at church all sew” didn’t want to help me trim & makr a dress    I felt so bad, didn’t feel able to do what had to be done & Elbert hasn’t felt well all summer,    I’ve had to let him do some things for himself or go with out & men are, well, they are spoiled boys in a lot of ways,    they think of themselves first,   but there’s a lot of times I work & ought not,    sometimes it makes us sick just to think of working.    I pray God will Keep us & help us to do what we ought to do,   to the last second.    I pray He will keep satan far away & off this place & reveal to me what to do,    & how to do it in Jesus Name, Amen.    I hope to get at the painting job this week    it hasn’t ought to take very long to get it done & to get inside done for winter.    It was partly cloudy & Oh, but it got cold before morning.   & it’s going to be the same tonight, cool N. E. breeze all day.    I wasn’t out side much today,   just cooked & washed dishes.    But I Praise God & Jesus I’ve been able to do a little & I Praise Him for all things great or small & thank Him.   God help me. 

Mon. Aug. 20. 1951./ 13. eggs today. / 18.55 – egg money/Well, I baked 2 big tins of bread biscuits & a little loaf in a coffee can,  did my daily round.    Received card from Audrey today    I can’t understand it,  she said,  Dear E. & E.  got your card   was sure glad to hear from you    I will be out one day this week but don’t know which day, Maybe Mon or Tue.    I waiting to get a from the U.S.E.S.    Been out of work 3 weeks & no money yet,    got one coming from the shop Tue.   So perhaps I may come Wed.   Will let you know.   How are you feeling about standing for a fitting    I don’t like to do it & don’t think anyone else does.    Haven’t heard from Nellie.  M & M family O.K.   Jean calls me up quite

Mon. Aug. 20. 1951./ Page. 2792./ 13. eggs this day./ often.   Gertie is working today,    She is in the store today, helping the other women, Best wishes & take it easy,   Audrey.    Well I hope she isn’t hurt about anything,   I’ve tried to be careful always,    I love each brother & sister & there children & have tried to do all I could to help them in what ever good ways I could,    they are younger & still have lots to learn,   May God help them, I pray.    It’s been partly cloudy cool breeze N. E. was cold last night again & Elbert says he believes it will be about the same again tonight,    he has felt punk all day,   but tried to work    cut a path to the grass & weed pile & carried some to it & he & I cut a lot of small limbs off the apple tree,    so we could see through under the branches,    it’s loaded with apples & limbs hang almost to the ground,   it needs spraying so bad.    We Killed a queer looking spider on it    a yellowish light brown with black flecks on it & a bright red & yellow spot back of the head    & one here in the house, yesterday, just like it, only not quite so large,    I don’t know how he got in here    Well, I wish we could paint in the morning but my arms are so tired & me legs & body,    I have to force my self to work every day.    But thank God I can work some.    I feel sure He will heal me & fill me soon   Praise Thee Jesus. 

Tue. Aug. 21. 1951./ 15. eggs today./  Cool wind, sun hot when it come through    & it’s been partly cloudy.    Elbert & I brushed west side of house from North west corner top to the bottom, half way, with steel brushes hoping to get other half tomorrow    & I thank Thee Jesus.    We will be a little warmer to when we get the siding renailed.    there’s such a viberation here    it loosens the nails in all the building.    & the siding is allmost free from paint    of course it’s been a long time since Frank painted it in 1928 & all the other buildings.    & it will be good for the siding to get a coat or two of paint on it,    I don’t think we’ll ever be able to paint it again for we can hardly manage to pay for coal, taxes & gas and have anything left to live on at all.    Well I received a card from Mrs. Goll saying the book I sent her was good & ask if I wanted it back,    she said she hoped we were well & ask if I’d been to church of late.    she seems real friendly,    I also received a card from Bonita saying she’d come Thurs if Uncle would pick her up in Lorain at Buss station.    & Audrey said she’d be out she thought on Wed.& that she would let me know but no card today.    maybe we’ll get at it in the morning,    everything’s coming in a bunch    Well, I’m rather tired tonight & so is Elbert,    he’s washed his two pr. wool work pants & I mended 4 or 5 pockets & put a big patch on front of one leg & fixed hem in bottom    and that was hard for I can’t see very well today.    I do Praise

Tue Aug. 21. 1951./ Page. 2793./ 15. eggs this day./  God for all my blessing & thank Him for all things & pray all things work out for His Glory, in Jesus Name.    & I do love Him because He first loved me & each day I realize more & more how terrible it must have been for Jesus here,    bible history is Gods truth. 

Wed. Aug. 22. 1951./ 16. eggs today./ Well, Audrey came & had a good visit & helped me fit my dresses & trim them, so     now it’s up to me to get them finished & now I read her card to her & she said, with a big smile,    I hate to stand to get fitted & I don’t know who doesn’t so she didn’t mean it in a wrong way & I’m glad.    We didn’t have a very big dinner & I don’t believe she had enough to eat,    for she’s use to having a great veriaty of foods, & so if ever they get down to brass tacks, I sure don’t know how they’ll ever be able to endure it    she & Gertie love to eat.    Well we hear strange stories & to-day Audrey said she had paid 20.00 for the steaks they had at there picknic out here the last time & each one was to have paid a dollar & only eight had paid the dollar    I’m glad I paid mine & wished I had paid Elbert’s,    we are so short this month we can’t aford to eat much from here on untill the 4th of Sept    then Elbert gets his check    I’ll get mine about the 12th     aat least that’s when I generally get it, & this time it should be 46.00 , so the Mr. Plato “who looks after the pensions for the aged told me, he said I’d get 41.00 for July & Aug.   but I didn’t get it ” Now I wonder.   Well, Merlin & Martha came out to get there mother & take her home,    she don’t look very well, but says she feels better this last week,     she’s taking vitimine & mineral tab-lets & so is Jean Ann, “Martha’s daughter” & she’s feeling better now & she’s been taking them 2. or 3. months now,    Merlin & Martha said they would come out & paint the out side of the house with the spray gun,    he uses it for painting enamel on the bicycles he repears & they thought it would be fun to paint the house.    I didn’t want it done that way but Elbert don’t feel as if he can do it,    but, we still have to use the steel brushes to clean off old paint.    We have west side half done & it only took a couple of hrs. but I’ll have to make the start each time, & do my half,    it’s sure a great world.    I ask Bonita what she would charge to come & help me clean inside of the house & Nellie went to Audrey’s & told her & then ask her to have me let Audrey Know while she was here, “if Elbert would go to Lorain to get Bonita tomorrow morning,    we got her card yesterday but that would give me time to let her know Thurs. morning & they didn’t say how much she would charge,    I can’t do business that (a-way) it could put a person in debt for a long time.    So I told Audrey to tell her , “we are to short on money right now ,  I wrote a card to tell her also & that I let her know son’s she states

Wed. Aug. 22. 1951./ Page. 2794./ 16. eggs this day./ her price,    I guess I’ll try to clean the bedrooms & let her clean the cup boards if she comes, but I don’t be-lieve I’ll have her come    it will cost to much to go & get her & take her back or pay extra car fare,    I’d like to do it,    if we had the money.   I’ll see how things work out,  right off the bat, I’ll have to pay for another oil for the paint    the oil we got “or bought” is to heavy for the spray pump & I don’t know what more expence it might be,    but, I’m taking the chance because Elbert don’t want to do it,     I do hope it will look better than the chimney.    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all things & thank Thee Jesus & pray Thou will keep me close to Thee & reveal unto me what to do & how to do it.    Audrey told me she had sent Ella Jane 50.00 twice & Ella Jane hasn’t said a word whether she had got it or not.    & she said her man is 70 miles from no where & don’t want her to come to Washington,    she couldn’t see him for he couldn’t get away to see her, anyway.    Nellie told Audrey Ella Jane’s not very well.    She’s got a place by herself away from Stoughton’s,    they had to know all her business & at last she’s tired of them    Oh God.   help her to come home & to fine away to be more happy.    I like to help her, but she doesn’t write to me either,    she’s no hand to write much & especially when unhappy.   Oh, God I pray in Jesus Name you will direct her steps & mind & bring her back & teach her Thy ways,    I thank Thee Jesus. 

Thurs. Aug. 23. 1951./ 17. eggs today./ one broken one little one./   We both felt to bum to work today,    we went out & cut a few limbs off the buckeye out by the road, & the English walnut & the butternut by the drive.    Elbert carried them to the brush pile & then his neck was paining so bad in back & his head    he sat down,     I pray God will help him, for I know how bad it hurts.    I’ve felt as if I weigh a ton or so, can hardly get up from my chair,    bowels didn’t move yesterday, not untill this a.-m. & I felt sick,    I prayed Jesus would move them & I’d be O.K. & He did.    Praise Thee Jesus now I’m asking an-other big favor, that you will help me to Praise Thee in spirit & then make me whole in Thee & show me & tell me what to do,    I thank Thee & give Thee all the Praise forev er & ever. Amen   It’s been a cool N. east breeze & hot sun.. Elbert went & sold 8 doz. eggs & bought 1 bag of mash 4.50.  Yesterday some one gave Martha 1/2 bag of cucumbers & she gave Elbert 4.  I at a little piece & threw it all up.    I gave Audrey the ice box pickle receipt that Ineze. Hunt gave me.    I gave them bogh some jellie & Jam    several jars.    Im‘t was sure cold before morning & its going to be cold again tonight     we have the house all shut up & it’s plenty cool & before morning we reach for another blanket.    Elbert had a fire Sun morning & again yesterday morning.    I do thank & Praise Thee Jesus, coming 

Fri. Aug. 24. 1951./ page. 2795./ 12. eggs today./  Well, I did the washing & just had to force myself    seemed as if I couldn’t    now strength in my arms.    Well it’s all done & dried & put away  I have to try to iron tomorrow    only have my dress & 3 or 4 work shirts to iron,    but my feet hurt so bad to stand on them    I ought to wipe up the floors,    but, I don’t know    It’s been another cool N. E. breeze & a terrific hot sun.    Elbert has worked hard today    he cut a lot more grass & then cleaned it up & carried it to the grass & weed pile & carried water for me to wash & took care of hens & went a mile or so to Kilbrides for milk    & I don’t know what else,    he’s been picking up drop apples under the tree where we sit once in a while,    its real cool tonight & so cold this morning that Elbert had a fire to take out the chill form the house & they said it was 60 degrees in California & over where the boys are fighting, it’s as bad as here & crops are not doing any better. Bible is so true, but people don’t have time to read it they say.    Oh God help them to wake up before it’s forever to late,    I pray Thou will help me to do & understand what I should be doing    help me to Know & to do Thy Will   Jesus Blessed Jesus,. Pure, True and Wonderful, I thank Thee. 

Sat. Aug. 25. 1951./ 15. eggs today. /Well, I got dinner & washed dishes & swept the 3. rooms & wiped up the floors & ironed my dress & 3. work shirts for Elbert & I darned 3 prs. socks & got 1. pr. more to darn.    I did my daily round & I’m sure tired tonight    it was so cold these pasted few nights, that the tomatoes have a white spot on them,    the due is heavy & white & next thing to frost,    it’s so cold,   animals are after the corn & it hasn’t only got eared out,    ground is so dry deep down,    Elbert dug a few potatoes & they didn’t have very many potatoes to the vine,    he has to dig the first 3 rows He planted first, now.    he cut a lot of grass & he carried a lot to pile & took care of hens,    he don’t feel very well, either,    such cool N. E. breeze you can’t stay in shade very long & the sun is really hot.

Sun. Aug. 26. 1951./ 15. eggs today./ WE have been home all day     I wanted to go to Church this morning but waited for Elbert to call me,    so, he didn’t call me,    I’ll admit I do hate to go down here to church,   they knew I needed a little help to make me a dress so after 3. months trying to get one done I got a house dress done & wore it to church & Mertle & the bunch all gathered around me to look me over & remark, your dress is pretty & fits you good,    I hate to be made a show of & to have them all looking me over & making fun of me,    I feel sure God would have given them an extra blessing, if one of them could have found it love enough in there heart enough to have just marked my dress so I could have turned the hem,    but, Elbert got it done.    he marked it.    I pray God in Jesus Name that He will clean up  the church, there is such a lot of such things going on there,    May God help us & I pray He will keep me humble & true    I thank Thee, Amen.

Mon. Aug. 27. 1951./ page. 2796./ 15. eggs today./ Been a fine day cool & not much sun,    but, a nice day,    they been having hurricanes & floods in Mexico & other places.   Radio says, Fall has come two weeks earlier than usual &     it tried to rain;    Elbert went to Huron, got no fish but a promise of some in the morning if they get some,     I hope they do & we do.    Received note from Mrs. Hunt saying they would see us soon Tue. or Wed. perhaps.    Elbert finished brushing west side of the house & has done part of the east side & tonight we cut of some of the flower stalks & sucker branches from the ramblers on the south end of the house and a wasp jabed me.    WE have to take them down to do the brushing & painting.    I hate to have them taken down for the rest of the family have always wanted me to cut them off or move them,    the girls said the other day Oh Why not cut them off,    some one said, “oh it’ll be easy to get rid of them & why do they hate the things I like & want to destroy them & hurt me    I’ll be glad when Jesus takes me out of this world & puts me in a peacefull place where, there will always be joy & peace in Jesus.    Well I baked two tins of bread biscuits today & did my daily round,    felt to punk to wash.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all my & our daily blessings.    I love Jesus.   Amen.

Tue. Aug. 28. 1951./ 13. eggs today./ Well, I slept late    Elbert went for milk & to Huron for fish & he got some,    they were good for dinner & supper    I fried them all & theres en-ough for 3 or 4 meals left, from supper.    I should have washed,    but didn’t feel as if I could,    Inez. didn’t come today.    I received a card from Miss Clark, said she’d had extra work to do,    she’s been helping at Millers & Mrs. Fredrick fell & hurt her leg & she said she had to go out of town,    but she had hoped to come at the end of the week, but couldn’t.    Well maybe she’ll be out this week.    I have to get up & wash out what few things we have dirty, in the morning if I can.    or maybe we’ll trim the ramblers on south end of the house.    The Rawleigh salesman was here today & one of the gas tanks is leaking    we have been smelling it but couldn’t locate it untill today.   & it’s the tank it’s self.    so it’s me that must report it.    I thank THee Jesus for all things in all ways & pray Thou will help me to do they will & Thy ways,    I Praise Thee Jesus, Blessed, Pure, True & Holy. Amen.

Wed. Aug. 29 1951./ 14. eggs today/  Well no Inez yet.    I got up at 9-a-m & did all the washing & one light wool single blanket & they all got dry    I had my night dress & a dress & then Elbert’s pajamas & pillow slip, b.v.d’s “work shirt & socks he washed but I sudsed & wrinsed    he hung out a few & took down a few,    his head feels bad from hot sun yesterday.    Well, I’m so Happy the Lord has healed me    the balls of my feet didn’t pain me today,   I’m so happy in Jesus,    I Praise Thee Jesus & 

Wed. Aug. 29. 1951./ page. 2797./ 14. eggs this day./ all the Honor & Glory be Thine for ever & ever Amen.    It’s been partly cloudy & the sun’s white & hot 80 degrees with chilly cool N. east breeze,    and a heavy fog last night & a little fog all day.    Received card from Miss. Clark yesterday & don’t know what part of it is,    she has wrote it in a hurry.    Well, I hope to go to church God willing tomorrow night,    & Pray God will help me to be a blessing & I pray He will clean up the church, Amen.

Thurs. Aug. 30. 1951./ 16. eggs today./  I wrote card to Inez, Bonita, Mrs. Gall, Miss Clark. & Audrey last night, so Elbert could mail them this a-m. and he did,    he found out Miss Clark was gone for 2. weeks    he sold 8. doz. eggs “he bought 2 of Mrs. Kilbride for 10 cents, to make the full 8. doz.    he got 75 cents per. doz. 6.00 total     he paid light bill 1.00 & paid 1.00 for gas for car & bought a few cans of food & a boiling peice of meat & some pork to fry & had 1.00 &  a few cents left & beside the egg money I gave him 2.00,    that makes 3.00 I have given him out of the gas money.    Well, that’s that.    We didn’t do much today    I wanted to go to Church,    feet been swollen so bad couldn’t wear my shoes,    so, I pray God will bless the meeting & if they pray for me, I pray He will give each one 7 fold what they ask for me, Amen.    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee, all things work out for Thy good & Glory, so what ever befalls me I know Thou doest all things well    It’s been not much breeze & it was cool, suns hot.  

Fri. Aug. 31. 1951./ 15. eggs today./ gas tank/ Well the last tank of gas is paid for to-day.    I had paid for the one he took a way today,   it was leaking,    We had been using it 5 week    now I didn’t look at the bill today, but see he charged me for this one he left & I had paid for it so they’ll owe me.    I hate these kind of muddles,    but I wont, & can’t pay twice.   Been a  terrible hot day,    it clouded up & thundered & lightened hard    but, we didn’t get any rain here.    We neither of us did much today,   to hot & the lightening was both heat & chain lighting for 2 or 3. hrs.    received DeHaans book today “Called” The Church the Rapture and the tribulation,    I have not started to read it yet, but know it will be good.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things & hope to go to Church Sun.    Help me that I will go. 

Sat. Sept. 1. 1951. / 17. eggs today./ Well, it rained toward morning then wind went N. East & got so cool we have had a wood fire,   Elbert’s head has ached all day & I found out he didn’t make himself his hot coffee this morning & tonight he thinks he may have a bone out in his neck,    he has cleaned of all the wind fall apples & took them away yesterday    & it tried to rain tonight    wind was fresh all day but died down again to-night    it’s been doing that for some time now.    I haven’t done anything I didn’t have to do    my feet are not swollen quite so bad today    I thank Thee Jesus & give Thee all the Praise & Glory for everything & Pray if Thou would that I should go to Vermilion when thou will Help me. Amen

Sun. Sept. 2. 1951./ page. 2798./ 16 eggs today./ Well we didn’t get out this morning    my feet were so badly swollen,    but tonight I made it    We went the main highway & came back the back road where there was scarsly any traffic,    Mertle came looked me over & said, I see you have a new hat,    I wore the old one (17. yrs. Jesus Oh Jesus).  is it wrong to wear a new one?    somehow, things are not going as they should, or at least it seems that way,   there’s no Power you can’t feel it    at least I can’t    I pray God will in Jesus Name clean the hearts & cleans every soul & help us to live His Ways, Amen.  It’s been partly cloudy,    cool wind hot sun    we have had a few tomatoes,   maybe 6 from the garden & corn twice a little more than blisters & here it’s Sept    I do hope the frost stays off untill late so we can have a few things from the garden carrot not good, no water & they are stringy.  (57 degrees tonight).    Well, we are thankful for what we do have,    I thank Thee Jesus & pray for Knowledge Wisdom & under-standing & to be able to go & do more for Thee in Jesus Name. 

Mon. Sept. 3. 1951./ 14. eggs today./  Labour day, but they use it for pleasure instead.    We did labour    I didn’t do much, Elbert mowed a 6 ft swath around the brush pile& a few rows up the hill    then we cut most all the old fashion lilaces off & the pussy willow & trimed the evergreens a little at the bottom & trimed a young apple tree & a rose bush & cut the elderberry tree down    made a big pile of brush    & then I got supper & we went out & brushed some, on the east side of the house    only have a little more to do & then the North & South ends.    hope we get it done before cold weather & I still have the inside to clean & neither of us feel fit    I pray God’s will be done not mine & I thank Thee Jesus.    Frank & Armond Bonney came out & told us Ruby had gone to the Clinic in Cleveland for a Dr’s. test,    to see what’s wrong with her.    I pray God will be with her & Frank & there families.    Well it’s been partly cloudy cool in shade & hot in sun.    The  boys brought us some sweet corn & three big onions    I thanked them & Jesus    & they gave Elbert a woodchuck.    & he was to tired to dress it,     but, he got it done,    I got supper & did dishes & the odds & ends & now I’ll read & go to bed.    I thank & praise Thee Jesus. 

Tue. Sept. 4. 1951./ 13. eggs today/ Elbert’s check came today,    he went to Huron for fish but no fish & he didn’t get any meat either & I gave him another dollar    that’s five one’s I’ve given him.    I baked two big tins of bread biscuits & small loaf.   been real cool in shade, hot in the sun partly cloudy & every night it gets so cold & toward morning I put on an-other blanket   3 pigs came here twice today   Elbert put them in the park & they got out & went away over the hill    he went to wards & found out who the belonged to & went & told him & they never came for them    nice little snouts. about 80 lbs. each   they were eating green apples, peaches, pears & soforth,    Elbert gave them a good big pint of grain each,    I hope they don’t get sick or killed,    Rue is home & they like pork.    I thank the Jesus for all things & Praise Thee Truly Honor & Glory belongest to Thee Amen.

Wed. Sept. 5. 1951./ page 2799./ 10 eggs today./ I did all the washing & got it all dry.   it was partly cloudy, N. East breeze & Elbert dug potatoes this morning & used the wire brush on the east side of the house for a couple of hrs. & then he put the potatoes a side of the house for a couple of hrs.    & then he put the potatoes a way & helped me,   he carried water, took down some clothes & hung up some,    I get so tired I can hardly do out the whole wash in one day.    Elbert is terribly tired     he’s done such a lot of small jobs today & brushing is so hard on the hands, arms and body.    Well, he went up to Shurs store “by the park” & got some saucage & I ask him to go see if the man got the pigs home,    so he did,    they slept under our apple tree last night & this morning Elbert saw them,    they had decided to go back toward home & the man saw them & got them headed for the barn & one went in & the other two followed & he shut them in, three little black pigs with a white blanket a-round fore shoulders & legs,    such a pig story, they ate green apples & peaches & corn & drank all the hens water & then Uncle, ” after I asked him several times,” gave them each a pint of scratch grain,    he shut them in the hen park but they put there heads together & talked things over, then pushed a hole through the old fence & decided to go back home,  hungry for there usual meals & a good bed of straw & when they got in the barn, the man said they ran to there bed & all stretched out on it & were soon fast asleep, dreaming of the terrible belly ach they had last night & how they expected a good supper tonight because they had all decided to go home & be good pigs from now on.   The mourning dove has a nest in the apple tree in the North corner of the hen park & she looked at those pigs & scolded them,    I wondered if she told them to go home & what bad little pigs they were,     I can just imagine some of the things she said    it was cute how they cocked there ears & listened as she fluffed up her feathers & paced up & down the roof of the little chicken coop roof,  & first one & then another would say uff, ulf.   then through the fence & home they went, ha, ha.    Well, I felt better to when I knew they were safe at home, for I know some big bad boys, that would like to catch a pig & have it to roast,    & I know a black dog that likes to chase pigs to, scare them & see them run.  &K bite them to hear them squeel,    I’m glad they got back home,    they could have got kill on the rail road or on the highway.    Well, I have to wash my feet & go to bed    they ach so bad from being on them so long today.    I thank & praise Thee Jesus for the blessing of today.    We had some big oxheart tomatoes for dinner    they were so good & we had corn for supper & it was good also,    Oh God I pray Thou will take hold of the meetings & help them to grow clean up those of Thine & put some Power & earnestness into each one in Jesus Name. Amen.

Thurs. Sept. 6. / 1951./ page 2800/ 18. eggs today./  Well Elbert’s felt sick all day & I’ve felt as if I weigh a ton & to tired to work    I took care of beds & rooms & cooked to meals with Elberts help,   he went & sold the eggs, 8. doz. 80 cents total 6.40 & he bought a sack of grain & used his check to buy food for us.    I haven’t received my check yet.    I was to have had 41.00 for July. & Aug. & this month of Sept 46.00   hope I get it,    we need it,    we both got to have shoes. & I need a hat, “felt one,” for winter.    It’s been a beautiful day     It rained hard toward morning & then in showers & a light shower after Elbert left.    I tried to rest but got woke up twice & so I got up,  I’ve realy felt punk today, had cramps in feet & lower part of my legs & they are sore now.    Received nice letter from Audrey yesterday & card from Miss Clark today.    Elbert’s feeling so bad he went to bed early.    I thank Thee Jesus for all our blessing & pray for strength & to Know What to do.   I thank Thee & Praise Thee.

Fri. Sept.. 7. 1951./ 14. eggs today./ Elbert’s done a lot of mowing & he’s sore & lame    can’t hardly get up or down & he’s thinking of going to fish house in the morning.    We had a fire all day,    the wind blew quite hard in heavy puffs, mostly cloudy, damp air, the mist came in shower, twice, this morning then late this after noon sun came through & its stayed for 20 or 30 minutes at a time    was warm, but white,    it’s real cool tonight & we have the fire going, just wood,    but, I think I’ll go get a lump of coal & keep it all night,    Well, I went to basement    got some coal & got back & put some on the wood & it’s burning;    Radio said it’s going down to 41 degrees tonight & I pray we don’t get a frost.    for the corn & tomatoes are just coming along,    they are slow for it’s so cold nights.    Well I got the ironing done    I haven’t felt as if I could work.    I sat down twice while ironing,    I crocheted to get my mind off the tired ach in my body,    then I got up & ironed a little more, then I washed dishes & then made tea & called Elbert in so he would rest 15 or 20 minutes,    he has a lot of things, he wants to get done,     burn all the brush and weeds, finish brushing the house & dig the potatoes,    it all takes time,    I pray we get it all done.    & Now they tell us today we’ll have to pay 4 cents to mail a letter & 2 cents for a card.    It sure is getting down to rock bottom.    I’ve been wondering about Ella Jane poor child, she sure has had rough sledding    wish I could help her some way.    I pray Jesus Thou will keep her & bring her back & teach her to Know Thee & enjoy doing Thy will,    Oh, God of love & mercy, do help her in Jesus Name I ask & I thank Thee & give Thee all the praise & Glory for ever & ever, Amen.    Glory to God, Amen.

Sat. Sept. 8. 1951./ 17. eggs today./  I did my daily round & went out with Elbert while he burned 5 brush piles,    I prayed we would get them all burned with out any extra trouble and I Praised Jesus for the blessing,    We still have some more to burn or stack,    but, it’s grass & weeds, and Elbert is terribly tired tonight again.    I know how hard it is to carry it to a stack & burn it.    I do Praise Thee Jesus, help me to be all Thine.

Sun. Sept. 9. 1951./ page. 2801./15. eggs today./ We were here all day    my foot was swollen so bad I couldn’t wear the shoe    so, Elbert took his bath & called me but I hadn’t slept all night,    but, I lay an hour or so & then got up took my bath & dressed & got out in time for dinner,    Elbert had the potatoes, corn & fish all done & he made tea,    he’d been & got the milk & told them we wouldn’t get the milk any longer    even the cream is stringy & tasted bitter, 3 qts.    we couldn’t use 20 cents a qt. so I’ll have to get along on what the milk man calls their cream.    & we get that at the store or off the milk wagon.    Well, Elbert got me out side & we walked around some & then we had rested about half an hour when Inez & Henry came in,    then we talked awhile & then went out again into the yard    Inez picked a few Chinnese lanterns & a nice bunch of glads,    Elbert gave them a big carton full of green apples, for apple sauce & a few red potatoes 7 or 8    she said she caned some grape juice for me & never got back with it,    her aunt died & her mother was sick    then Hilda “her sister” was terribly sick,    then they brought her husband home from work sick & he said he thought for a time he was done for,    but, after a spell, he came through,    he look fine now but you can’t tell how good he feels,    he is very thin & his eyes are bad & he said he wasn’t going to make garden,    it was to much work,    their dirt is hard clay.    Inez has been saving & buying the things she wants  a new ice box for the Kitchen, a deep fryer for basement, a new sink & now they, or she is thinking of a new car,     Henry says he don’t know who will drive it     his eyes are so bad he hates to drive & she can’t drive,     he bought a television set for there wedding anaaversy & she says he don’t want to go anywhere any more.    she’s 59. she says & Henry’s 67. in 8. yrs. more she’ll change her mind about such a lot of things   she drive rather hard now.    Well, I hope I’m not driving Elbert,    I don’t want him to work more than he wants & he complains because I get him in to rest 15 or 20 minutes    he says he’ll never get anything done    but, I tell him there will always be lots to do even after we are through,    if we do a little every day & not tire ourselves all out,  as we did last week, it would be better.    Henry & Inez Hunt left at 6-p-m.    Elbert fed hens,    I got a lunch & then we listened to Rev. Buser preach,    he gave a good sermon    I pray many were saved tonight not only at his church, but in many others,    I’m sorry I didn’t get to go,    but I pray God will hear & answer prayer & bless all of His & call loud to all those who are yet to come into the fold.    I thank Him & Praise Him in Jesus Blessed, Pure & Holy Name. Amen.

Mon. Sept. 10. 1951./15. eggs today./ Well, I haven’t earned my salt today    just did the mostly necessary things     & I did pick up a pail of buckeys out by the road corner of the driveway    Elbert finished cleaning east side of the house & did some on the south end    but I talked to him untill I got him to put away his tools,    his arms were so tired he couldn’t hardly use them & we had only got things put when it began to rain a heavy mist,    it kept coming & poured down rain & I know that 

Mon. Sept. 10. 1951./ page. 2802./ 15. egg this day/ everything was glad & I thanked the Lord for the rain, the beans have big pods & no beans in them,    tomatoes were drying up & everything else.    Well I hope I can clean Elberts room tomorrow or Wed. but I’ve felt to bad to work today.    I wish I knew of some one that is human & could help me like a sister & not charge me seven prices,     but those days are over, I guess.    I thank God in Jesus Name for the strength He gives me from day to day & pray He will help me get the cleaning done before cold weather.    I Praise Thee Jesus.    No mail today, not even the paper. 

Tue. Sept. 11. 1951./ 14. eggs today./ Elbert went to fish house a 9-a-m. so I got up & did out the wash    had it all done except 4 or 5 pieces when he come,    I had started the potatoes boiling & he brought pork to fry, so he washed & fried the meat & made coffee      & by that time I had sudes & wrinsed & hung out a line & a half of clothes,    then we ate & Elbert rubed out his work shirt & sock & brought more water & I got them all finished & out on the line     those I had hung out were real dry,    so I just had room for the rest & they all got real dry,    I sat down under the apple tree 20 minutes with Elbert    he had cleaned the fish he got & dug a few potatoes,    I called him untill he came, for the sun was terribly hot.    We watched the mourning dove, on the little coop roof,    she just stood & looked west for 20 or 30 minutes,    she was there when I first went out,    she has babys in the apple tree & she went back just before we came in to listen to the news,    We took down the clothes on the way in & I put them away & made the beds  shut the windows & sat down    Elbert had cleaned some corn for supper & I put it on to cook    & he warmed the potatoes    I had skined them while I sat    I boiled them in there jackets for dinner.    I’m so tired & so is Elbert,    he helped reel nets for the fisher-men & got home 12-15 noon.    It been a beautiful day with S. west breeze, & hot sun.    I thank my God & Praise Thee Jesus & trust with all my heart, soul, mind & strength in Thy Keeping.   Glory to God in the Highest,    I Praise Thee Jesus.    We got Sat. & Mon. papers today, but, no other mail. 

Wed. Sept. 12. 1951./ 10. eggs today./ Well, Elbert worked on the N. end of the house today,    it makes him have cramps over his ribs, mostly in the back & in his legs.    I got him to leave it for it’s hard work standing on the ladder,    he came in for a cup of hot tea & then we had dinner,    he took car of hens & put away his tools   took nips & cut out a few rose stalks, old ones, & then we picked all the apples that we could find that had fallen & the tree is still load-ed,    Elbert has hauled away several bushels.    I washed up dishes after dinner & was out doors twice today    got supper & washed up dishes & did my usual house work,  just what had to be done    I haven’t felt able to do that.    But I thank Thee Jesus for helping me get that much done,    I Praise Thee for all things great or small. Amen.

Wed. Sept. 12. 1951./ page. 2803./ 10. eggs this day. /  It’s been a beautiful day, hot sun S. west breeze & warm 85 degrees in the house & hot in the shade to-day.   They said “over the radio” that it snowed in Wyoming to day & was 96 degrees heat in Arkansas today.    & Jesus said to His deciples,   When ye see all these things coming to pass,    When they ought not to be, to Know the end was near.   

Thurs. Sept. 13. 1951./ 14. eggs to day. / I did my daily round & darned 2. prs. socks & patched 2 of my shirts,    it was a real task for one had been patched before & it’s hard to put new patches the second & third time.    Been a nice day,    Elbert went to Kilbrides for eggs,    he was 2 short of 8. doz. & he gave her 15 cents for 2 eggs.    he sold them for 80 cents per. doz. & brought back $6.40    We have to get some more chickens soon now,    he bought a little food for us,    & he got home 11-30-1-m.   I got up at 10-a-m & got everything ready for dinner, so it didn’t take long when he got here,    he went up here & got a bottle of milk & after he got back & just got back when it began to rain,    it was cloudy all morning & has rained in showers all after noon & evening,    a little cooler out & 50 or so geese went over the house flying in V. formation    they came from N. east & were going S. west & flying low    they had only got out of sight when a flock of sea gulls came from N. east & went S. west screaming like something was right after them.    A few nights ago, the sky & ground was pink & tonight they were a greanish yellow for a couple of hrs.    I long to go to prayer meeting,  & pray God will manage things so I can go& be with His people & worship Him in Jesus Name.    Oh Jesus, Blessed, True, Pure & Holy,    I Praise Thee & love Thee. 

Fri. Sept. 14. 1951./ 13 eggs today./ Elbert went to Lorain to buy a pr. of shoes & leave his old ones to be repaired & to Look around a little    I didn’t feel able to go & so I lay down & slept for an hour,    then I must have been dreaming,   for I got on end & looked out but, no one in sight    & then Nelie Knocked on the door,    I yelled, Who’s there & Nelie said it’s Nellie so I went & let her in, she set down in my room    While I dressed my feet & combed my hair & dressed & then we went to the Kitchen & I washed & put the water on to heat & we went out in the back yard, looked around a bit & came back & I started getting potatoes ready & corn & then Elbert drove in,    it was to bad, for it cost her 1.08 cents round trip,    but, we didn’t know she was coming & he didn’t know he was going untill last night     his old shoe tore off across the cap & hurt his toes so bad,    he just made up his mind to get up this a.m. & go, so he did.    Well he brought saucage for dinner & we had tea.    We visited until 5-15-p-m. K& Elbert took her to the buss.    We gave her 8 nice beets    I gave her a couple of hand towels or so & a dish cloth & glass of apricot jam & glass of current jelly,    she took my spider we piece to make a copy.   & she brought me a can of dill pickles & a can of chilly sauce.    I thank Thee Jesus for all Thy tender care & love.    I could never be able to begin to thank & Praise Thee enough,    the Glory & Power all belong to Thee Amen.

Sat. Sept. 15. 1951./ page. 2804./ 12. eggs today./ Elbert got 500 sheets of this Kind of papers for me yesterday & it cost 2.59 & he got some new heels on my slippers 52 cents     & I gave Elbert 10.00 & there will be $10.00 more for food.    Elbert’s going back to Lorain Tue.    he left his old shoes in the repair shope & he wants me to go but the last time I went to Church a number of things came up missing   some grain bags, some handkercheifs & about half of my crochet thread for handkercheifs    I pray God will help me in some way to find out Who it is.    Elbert went to the fish house     & I got up & did two jobs I mixed up the bread & then washed out what few dirty clothes there were & was just done when Elbert got in with enough cleaned fish for dinner,    I had to fix the potatoes & I reheat the corn & cooked some cabbage & while they were cooking     I hung out the clothes “2 lines” and then Elbert came in & washed, said he had them all cleaned, but had to scrape them out & wash them,       so, after we ate he went & finished the fish & buried the dressings & took care of hens while I made bread biscuits & one loaf of bread & I made a double batch of rolled oats cookies,     Elbert dug a few potatoes & then came in      I rested a few minutes      by then I had all the dishes cleaned up & he fried fish & warmed potatoes for supper & listened to the news over the radio.       I feet hurt bad & that one toe on the left foot is terrible       I know Jesus will fix it before much longer & I Praise His Holy Name, Glory to God,  I Praise Thee Jesus.    Well I have every thing for the chilly sauce & now,    I’ll try to get at it Mon. & get that over.    Nellie made hers & put it all through the seive & that is to much work,    I have done it but, now it got to be O.K. the old fashion way.    just chopped tomatoes, peppers & onions & spices & sugar & salt & vinegar & salt.& a little celery.    Well I’d like to go to Church in the morning, but the dress is my worry & soon I’ll need a felt had for winter.     I have a coat.    I haven’t tried it on or looked to see if it will be just right yet.    I need just a little help about things, but like a lot of folks, I’ve know there’s no one to help, any more. or care,    I use to go a couple of miles on foot to help some one here & there    & I helped at home just for my bed & meals.    I did the family sewing  made all the dresses & under shirts, corset covers pants & even suits & coats & hats for ma & us four girls    & I darned socks, made the flags for the boat house & launch & covered the seat cusions in the launch & made little cushins & covered them with canvas & sewed buttons on each side,   sewing clear through from one bottom to other & tying them off    & I made the shaped canvas curtians for the launch & sewed on the hucks & snaps top & bottom    I mended shirts, under wear, pants & over-alls,    I cut my own patterns, I worked away from home 2 or 3 weeks at a time to earn enough to buy clothes for ma & the girls & myself.    I raised chickens & sold eggs & chickens & put Nellie through high school & help her go to normal school & went to Sunday school & taught a class of girls from 9 to 10. yrs. old.

Sat. Sept. 15. 1951./ page. 2805./ 12. eggs this day./ and I searched the bible daily & studied it & went here & there & got the young folks to go the Sun school & oftimes older ones to church.      I did some social work     & I never had time to do the foolish things that most the young girls did & I never cared to do them.     I washed clothes & I ironed any where from 12 to 14- light skirts, beside the work shirts & pants & overalls & jackets & all the light dresses & house dresses & ruffled pants & under skirts with fine tucks & 6 or 8 ruffles on a nice out side skirt,    I made us girls each a black fur cap out of Aunt Nellie’s cape    I made out of old moltie’s fur    it was bluish or maltese & was so pretty   that was sister Nellie’s   I even taned the hide;    I have mine yet.    I chain stitched our names in them,    I did the housecleaning & looked after the bedding & I did a large percent of the baking 10 & 15 dutch loaves of bread, white & brown    & I baked most of the cakes doughnuts cookies & sweets,    ma made the pies.   Ma took over when I was out to work away from home, then Gertie helped her a little. I cut the mens hair, pa, Elbert, Fred, & Frank, & Uncle Wills hair & trimed his mustash & eye brows & ears & shaved there necks.    I cleaned there suits & pressed them    & when I was home I did the sweeping & cleaning & scrubing the floors, which were wood with no coverings.    We had a big steam boat stove “or range”    we burnt wood in summer & some coal in the winter,    in the summer I often took a light steel boat & after supper & paddle up to the steel plant  1 1/2 miles & back some times all by my self,  talking & praying & enjoying my ride with Jesus.    once in a while some of the school girls or girls from church would come & enjoy the ride,    but they didn’t ever talk with my Jesus;    in the winter we all “that stayed home in the evening” gathered around the table with only a coal oil or kerosene lamp & read, study or crochet, of which I did a great deal,    making little hug me-tights of yarn    or making lace for triming on under thing,    or a Kercheifs with pretty edges, baby bonnets & booties & such like.    There never was much spare time,    We went to Epworth League socials & partys & helped with them when it came our turn    & Elbert & I keep house & paid as we went & often paid up bills pa had run,    We took lots of abuse alone with it all as well,     I believe I’ve had a rather full life,    but I’d love to do more for Jesus for each day I realize how little I do for Him & how terribly much He does for me & us,    Oh, I love Thee & Praise Thee.

Sun. Sept. 16. 1951./ page. 2806./ 12. eggs today./ We didn’t get to church all day    I hope to get squared off before long & to be able to go regular.    I’m so sick of the wickedness in this world.    It’s been a beautiful Fall day, partly cloudy.    & it is real cool tonight,    hope we don’t get a frost tonight & Oh God I pray for those who have not yet come to Thee,    I pray Thou will soon answer prayer & I Praise Thee & Know it is Thee Who gives the change of heart, fill me & help me to praise Thee in Spirit    The little old man who sells shoe strings was here yesterday,    he said he nearly froze Fri. night, he sleeps out side.    he said this was his last trip & seemed happy. 

Mon. Sept. 17. 1951./ 12. eggs today/ Well I got the tomatoes, peppers, onions, clelery all washed chopped & into, two Kettles & cooked it a couple of hrs. but, in the morning I have to take it from the crocks & put it back in Kettles to finish cooking it    I have to add vinegar & sugar & a little red pepper & cook some 2 or 3 hrs. more,    I have the mixed spices in it now     I have a pk. of tomatoes maybe I’ll make into Ketsup.    I’m  as tired as if I’d been washing all day, I pray I can go to prayer meeting Thurs. night    I want to go so much, but I do wish I had a different dress.   I thank Thee Jesus for the strength of today & pray I may be of more service to Thee, Amen. 

Tue. Sept. 17. 1951./ 15. eggs today. / I finished the chilly sauce  had 12 big jars they were oveltine & pickle jars.    I’m so tired & so is Elbert, he painted half the North end of the house,   the peek is hard to do,    I’ll be glad for his sake when it’s done.    Maybe I’ll help do the lower part, but he ought to be able to do it, the house is only 18. by 30. feet & 8 windows & 2 doors. but the house, is dry & since he brushed it with the wire brush & scrub brush it, takes in the paint, this will be a prime coat,    we hope to give it two more coats & that ought to last as long as e do.    We have to fix the grainery roof & paint it & the hen house & toilet expence.    I hope to bake bread tomorrow & sew on my dress if my fingers will work.    I feel so discusted over some things, while I was at church in Vermilion the last time, some one came in & took the grain & mash bags, they are made of muselim & can be breached and used & they were through my crochet work,   there are some handkercheifs missing. 

Tue. Sept. 18. 1951./ Page. 2807./ 15. eggs this day./  and about half my thread I crochet on handkies gone & this chair by the table they’d been through & left it all arye,    I can’t help thinking how queer it is not a thing is ever bothered in his room & he has time to come & snoop & get back before church is out & he took my thimble, I’m sure & my pocket book & God only Knows what else     But I don’t prove all of it & I’ll be glad when life is over here.    But I can’t prove all of it & I’ll be glad when life is over here,    Nellie talking around about my watch, said she sent Ella Jane hers to use & she’s using Bonita’s, Such a world, greedy, selfish & all that goes with it,    One even wished they had my brains & some are peeping & watching to see what they can pick up after I’m dead, but I’ll be here, as dad said, When some of them are gone.    I pray God will keep me safe & on gard for tricks   tricks of all kinds, you never Know what kind or sort it will be.    Elbert said he went to Lorain to get his shoes this morning & that they were not done & they told him to come today    He acts as if his mind is on something so strong at times, & the last Sun, I was at church in the evening, he looked so white & sort of exusted & as if he had been right on the jump & he’s so nervous & he went to bed as soon as he could after he got in the house,    Well, he says,  could you tell, this or that if you prayed about it?    I’m glad God does show me a lot of things & I do pray He will  help those who are not His to turn to Him,    so, they wont have to be tormented for ever & ever, if only they could see & understand.    May God help before there is, no more time left.    I Praise Thee Jesus.    We received card from Audrey    said Johny & M. have 8 lb. boy. 

Wed. Sept. 19. 1951./ 10. eggs today. / Fred’s birthday, he’s 66. yrs. old. /  Well I baked 2 big tins of bread biscuits & 1. loaf & Elbert painted the house    he’s putting on a prime coat & has the north end done & half the east side,    sun has been hot & the wind was S.W. this a.m. then went N. West at noon & 3-30 p.m.  went N. East & after supper S. east,   radio said warmer & showers tonight or in the morning.     Well I haven’t done any washing this week & I want to fix my dress if I can tomorrow so I can go to prayer meetings & church some where,     not a soul has been out or wrote me from church    I pray God will in Jesus Name take care jof each one as he sees they need.    & Elbert & I like wise    I Praise God for Keeping me & that He chose me & I’m trusting for the infilling of the Holy Ghost & pray He’ll finish my healing all for His Glory & I’ll testify all I can for Him,   I love Thee Jesus. 

Thurs. Sept 20. 1951./ 14. eggs today./   Elbert painted some on east side    got 2 more siding bords to do.    he went & sold the 7. doz. egs “5.60” & he spent it    he says he’s spent all his check ex-cept 5.00 & a little change,    he paid 4.35 for repear on shoes “his”, 82 cents for pressed ham, 42 cents for chicken. 1.00 for gas   Tue he said he’s spent 51.00 he says beside the chicken money.    I cooked & washed dishes & did the general house work,    I picked over 2. bu. apples & sorted out 1. bu. good ones    I hope to give them to those who need them    If, I could only get about on my feet,    they pain me so bad   We received a card & nice not from Mrs. Otis West today.    It’s been a beautiful Fall day   hot sun & warm breeze.    Radio says rain tomorrow,    they been guessing every since the last shower.    Well I thank God & Jesus for all our many blessing    I wanted to go to prayer meeting but feets bad today,    I pray God will have mercy.

Thurs. Sept. 20. 1951./ Page. 2808./ 14. eggs this day./  Elbert called Ruby & she said she got cleaned out at Clinic,   said she was all stuffed up,    but she had a cold again & couldn’t seem to get free & stay free & she said all the rest were as well as usual,    he called Lillie Wheeler & she was pleased to hear his voice & talk to him,    said they were well & working.    & then he went to see & talk to Martha,    she said her mother had been having dizzy spells & Elbert told her he’d tried several times to get her on the phone & no answer,    she she tried & no results & said she try again & then go & see what was wrong & neither had sence enough to call Gertie,    she might have Known since they live together.    I pray Jesus Thou will take care of her & convert her (I thank Thee)

Fri. Sept. 21. 1951./ 10. eggs today./  Well I pickled 3 big crisco 3. lbs. jars jars & 2 small 1. lb jars of little eglle secld pears & I’m tired & Elbert painted 5 boards he didn’t get finished yesterday & then he corked some cracks & it was a hard job on the ladder.    he didn’t get them all done but hopes to finish them tomorrow,    the sun was so hot & he was working on the west side    his face was so red    I hope he don’t get sick.    I didn’t wash this week    hope to get by, for water is so low in the cystern & in well also.    I hope to wipe up floors yet tomorrow & clean chairs & top of table.    I was in hopes Audrey or Martha would write & let us know how Audrey was but no word yet.    I thank Thee Jesus for the strength of this day & Praise Thee for all things.

Sat. Sept. 22. 1951./ 14. eggs today/ Well I felt so punk I just lay in bed wondering whether to make a jump & dig in or just forget it so I got up in time to get dinner,    then Elbert had been over across the road & picked some pears,    John Snyder said to pick all we wanted, he picked a basket from the tree & a basket from the ground,    I wiped them & got a kettle on to steam & he went to Carl Riebers & got a gal of vinegar,  “it’s so strong I had to use half water”,     he got some butter & mixed spices at Shures store, up here by the park & so I caned several qts of pickel pears & got a pk. of tomatoes ready to cook “in crocks”       & I’ll have a bout 4. or 5. qts. more of pears to pickle.   I hope to go to church in the morning if I can get my shoes on,    my feet are badly swollen.    I’ve tried not to eat so much salt,    but Elbert got frankforters for dinner    they wasn’t quite as bad as usual, but plenty of salt at that,    I didn’t eat any salt on any the rest of my food.    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise &I’m trusting & believing in Thee, Amen.   I received to letters in one from Mrs. West Sr.    both nice friendly letters, one she wrote Aug. 12. & the other Sept. 18.    she’s had to take care of her mother 2. weeks,    then her mother went to Penn. for. 2. weeks. & Mrs. West had flu & a bad sore throat & she thinks and prays a lot for Dicky,    he in Korea on the firing line     & like a lot of us she has to keep going.    Eddy’s wife just had a baby girl & her 3 little boys & Lindys 2 children all have the hooping cough & so the new baby’s in the hospital yet & she said Mertle was going to come out, but guessed she hadn’t got around to it & Harry Day has 

Sat. Sept. 22. 1951./ page. 2809./ 14 eggs this day./ gone to camp,   he’s in the air corpe    He left Sun. Sept 18. 1951. & Poor Mrs Day,   all those children & Mr Day’s heart so bad he’s apt to go most any time,    I pray God will help her in His own way & if we can help that He will see to it we do.    No word from Audrey    I pray she is O.K. & that we will hear she is, Amen.    Now, it rained in heavy showers several times from the S. west & then a light sleet from N. West & wind went N.E. tonight & it a little cooler,    Elbert dug some potatoes today.    Carl Reiber wanted to buy or trade potatoes so he could get started on the red skined potatoes,    the flesh is white & mealy, good.    We haven’t got very many of the red ones    & Elbert told him he wouldn’t have enough for seed next year, as it had been so dry there wasn’t many potatoes to the row.    he has 5 rows to dig yet.    I thank God and Jesus for the rain,    we needed it so bad.

Sun. Sept. 23. 1957./ 10. eggs today./ Jesus I thank Thee & Praise Thee for all things,    & now I am begining to understand that I am so terribly slow,    but since the Spirit has showed me some things, I pray Thy forgiveness & pray Thou will make me able to comply with Thy Will & wishes from now on     We were home all day, couldn’t wear my shoes all day & I pray Thou will help me to get to prayer meeting even if I can’t wear my shoes,    help me Jesus,    I thank Thee    I know Thou doeth always hear, Amen.    It’s been a beautiful day  a little cooler, but not much S. west breeze alday,    dark until moon comes up.  

Mon. Sept. 24. 1951./ 8. eggs today./ Elbert went to Huron & got a nice mess of fish    he stopped & gave Mr. & Mrs. Duglas 5 pike    they said they were getting the furnace ready for winter,    Elbert said they seemed glad to get the fish.    he got here before noon     I had the washing started & I stopped & fixed the carrots & potatoes & then washed but half the clothes & got them sudsed & wrinsed & hung them out     & then stopped & put the fish on to fry    & we ate at 12-30-noon,    then I went after the rest of the wash,    I got most of it done & had to leave Elberts pillow slip, his sleepers & one shirt,    he had 2 B.V.D’s & 2 shirts & 3. prs. socks, 4. kercheifs, bath towel & wash rag.    Well, I hope to do the rest before weeks over.    Elbert painted on the west side of the house & help me get supper,    I’ve been hav ing cramps in my feet & back of my ankles & calves & thighs,    there’s something I need but I don’t know what it is, but think it’s greens.    I ought to sew tomorrow, but after the cramps & work to -day I don’t know how much I’ll get done.    I ought to write cards & letters also.   but really don’t feel able. & I have to finish my tomatoes for chilli sauce tomorrow all so & I have a few more pears to can yet.    Oh Jesus help me to be abedent to Thee.

Tue. Sept. 25. 1951./ page. 2810./ 12. eggs today./ Well, I got the chillie sauce (4 qts.) done & the dishes & 2 meals & did my usual grind done    I longed to get out side but was only out & right back    it’s been a beautiful day,    it clouded up last evening & rained in light showers during the night & the most of this morning,   then sun came out & it’s been nice, N. E. breeze & to cool to sit in it     nice & warm in sun,    & the sun is so white.    We have had a very little fire for several days & nights.    Elbert has a cold in his neck & so have I, or, a bone out,      makes it hard to work.    now I really hope to sew tomorrow,     but, unless this pain leaves, I won’t be able to sew, for it hurts my head & eye so bad.    This evening a little bird came & lit on the side of the house & hung there for a few mi. then flew into the apple tree.    This pain makes me sick to my stomach    I haven’t heard a word from Audrey or Martha    I hope A. is O.K. I’ve been so anxious about her,    but the rest don’t think.    I’ll write a card tonight    maybe I’ll hear from some of them.    I thank Thee Jesus for taking the swelling out of my ankles & feet last night    the cramps were terrible,    but, I prayed & prayed & toward morning slept a little,     help me to get my dress fixed soon regardless all else.    I thank Thee & give Thee all the praise for ever & ever, Amen.    We had a musk mellow from garden   it was fine. 

Wed. Sept. 26. 1951./ 11. eggs today./ Elbert painted & finished west side now the S. end & the prime coat will be done & then he has to start all over, North end, east side, west side & S. end    I did 5 boards today, but my feet pain me so bad seems as if I can endure it.    I cleaned the table & then the floor & took care of beds & rooms & no sewing today.    Elbert hopes to go with eggs in the morning & I hope to sew    Praise the Lord,    & I also hope to get away to prayer meeting tomorrow night.    God help to get there & back both of us & filled & healed,    I thank Thee Jesus    Glory to God in the Highest Hallelujah.    I Praise Thee Jesus.     & I thank Thee for revealing things to me,    now help me to know what to do,    should I ignor there ignorance?    I do pray Thy guidance & that Thou will keep me in all the ways I need,    I thank Thee & Praise Thee, Amen.   Oh God continue to teach us.   Elbert went to Huron    got oil 1. gal & little food.   he mailed card to Audrey   I give him 6.00,    I have given him 16.00 this month.  

Thurs. Sept. 27. 1951./ 7. eggs today. / Elbert sold 6 doz eggs  4.80./  Been a windy last night & all day, nice sun & a little more cool than last night,    I tried to sew but felt to bum & to bum to go to church,    we have bible study now instead of a good prayer meeting,    I wish the other church wasn’t so far away,    I hope they put one closer   half way at least,    I do pray Jesus will guide in all things & show me what I ought to do.    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee,    please reveal what I should do    thank You Jesus.    Elbert dug 2 1/2 or 3 bu. of potatoes today    we been having a little wood fire nights.    I hope I can see to sew tomorrow,   no word from Audrey.

Fri. Sept 28. 1951./ 8. eggs today. /  Well, Elbert picked up some pears this morning & sawed some wood & picked up apples,    I washed his shirt & 2 kercheifs, 1. pr. sock,   I took a bath & changed clothes & cleaned my shoes after I picked up a bu. & a half of good apples & a big bunch of flowers    we put a 1/2 bu. of apples  “baldwins” in 2 big paper bags & a pk. of pears in one & 6 or 8 tomatoes in an other & gave them to Brother & Sister Hance,    for we went there to a healing meeting tonight,    a goodly number were saved healed & some filled    Elbert went into the meeting & he cried, but didn’t go to the alter.    I received my healing & Thank & Praise Thee Jesus.   Glory Hallelujah   Praise the Lord.    I do thank Thee from the depth of my heart & soul. 

Fri. Sept. 28. 1951./ page. 2811./ 8 eggs this day./ We left home 6-20-p-m. & went to Audrey’s & Gertie’s & A. came down & talked to me a little while in the car,    I ask her to go to church but she said she’d got so nervous be3cause of the absess on the back of her head, she couldn’t rest or sleep it pained so bad,    but it broke last night,    so, its sore but don’t pain & now she feels all tired out & she looks thin worn & tired.    Well, it was good to see her & talke to her    Gertie didn’t come down to talk to me & Elbert said she only said hello to him & he didn’t even ask her how she was.    they never did get along very well together.    I saw & talked to Sister Hance & Sister Karmary & talked to the Minister that looks after the healings, “He’s a small man & Schotch.”    Everything here was O.K. 

Sat Sept. 29. 1951./ 6. egg today./ Well, we figured on going to Church,    but, Nellie took so long to get supper & she was determined we stay    so she cooked the fish & her gas don’t cook very fast,    they had eaten a snack & so wasn’t in any hurry.    We stopped to Millers & Miss Clark was there,    she came out to the car & talked a few minutes,    then Elbert came & we were off for Nellie’s     we left her 1/2 bu. potatoes, 1/2 pk. beets, 2. doz. carrots, a big squash, 2 1/2 bu. apples  1. bu. pears for her & 1/2 bu. for Bonney Bell,   then Ethel called & said if it would be O.K. she’d be out on the next buss & to tell us to wait,    but we didn’t wait,    Elbert didn’t want to & it was to late to get to church & he didn’t want to go to church,    he can never find anything good to say about any minister or christian,    I’m terribly sorry,    I hope he will turn to the Lord before it’s to late,   for the vision the Lord gave me of hell is a most terrible place,     Oh Jesus have mercy & turn him quickly to Thee.    I praise Thee Jesus.    I ask Jesus to take & bring us safely & to keep all things safe in the building & on the place & He did    it’s only when we go to Vermilion to Church that things are disturbed & it’s always my things, my room,   & can goods & only his & my shoe tracts.    I don’t know who got my thimble, my handkercheifs & some one was into the crochet thread the last time I was to V. Church    I found balls of thread ono the floor & in the drawer & a few of them missing & some handkercheifs.    If I get a letter he has to know just what’s in it,    I told Nellie we had a letter from Marcie & she ask 3 times, what did she write as if she thought it might have lots more than we told her,    I so sorry, but, the people even our own brothers & sisters, most of them, don’t want to be bothered with the old folks.   & now it falls on me to pay back to Audrey what she let Elbert & I have a while ago.    She’s worrying now she’s out of work how she’s going to pay her bills.    I wish the Lord would help me to,    all of it in a lump for her.    Nellie wishes we lived on her lot, she’d like to have Elbert do her work & use his car to do her earns,    Well, we know both of us, how terribly happy we’d be & why should we be her servents & give up our home that she might high hat us.   I hate myself each time I go there lately,    I don’t or never did like white wash.    She talks as if she clothed Bonita’s

Sat. Sept. 29. 1951./ page. 2812./ 6. eggs this day./  Children’s clothes,   she made little Bonita 3. dresses,   & she tried to get her to make a fuss over them & show them to me, but at last she had to show them to us her-self,    she said she couldn’t afford to pay much for them, but she thought they were pretty,    they were, she made them nice.    she borrowed money from the bank to advance her own schooling & she has to pay 30.00 a month on her home yet.    she said when she was here she made 50 or 60 dollars a mol. teaching & today she said 25.00 per. mo.     they have a new railing around the front stoop or they call it a porch,   it’s about 6. by 8 foot & 4 steps     they have them painted & Elbert says they have a section fitted with slag ready for concrete,    I wonder where all the money is coming from & who is doing the work.    Well I thought I’d have Bonita come & help me clean,    but, I’ve changed my mind.    & I’ll write & tell her we have other plans now & from now on we will have     not that I don’t like Bonita,   but they have all they can do there. 

Sun. Sept. 30. 1951./ 8. eggs today./ Well, we were both so tired out we felt sick and I wasn’t only sick in body but in my soul & heart.    so we didn’t go to church this morning but, we both went tonight.    & I received a blessing    Lindy stayed with the children & Dorthy came & her brother Eddy & his wife & baby were there,    Mrs. Day & her children   Neils & there children, Youngs & there children, Mertle’s mother, sister cousin & Uncle Mr. Whitman, Tom & Roney & Mrs. Albight & some few others.    We went to call on Miss. Clark & gave her some apples, pears, tomatoes & 3 fried fish    she said she would start on the fish soons she got home from Church.    she goes to the Gospel Church now.    Mr. Mrs. West & Mrs. Sprunk was not there tonight,    I’ll have to write, or go call on them.    I’ve got to get to bed now,    I feel all in.    It’s been partly cloudy, S. west breeze.   & it rained a light rain this morning & the sun was shining & a-gain this after noon & its still partly cloudy,    I praise Thee Jesus for all things. 

Mon. Oct. 1. 1951./ 6 eggs today./ Well, I baked 2 tins of bread biscuits, I got us late & got the dinner ready,    then I set the bread & then we picked up a few apples & Elbert dug a bu. & a half potatoes,   he drove hens in coop & locked all buildings & we went to Vermilion    stopped & talked to Mrs. Sprunk & gave her a few apples, pears, & tomatoes,   & then we went to Miss Clarks & gave her a lump of bread dough,    “she lives at Mrs Fredrick’s & Mrs. F’s, grand-son was in ahead of us & two others came in behind us & we had to blow the horn to get out,    I visited with Mrs. F.    she’s 81. yrs. old & gets about, b4etter than I do,    but, she days, she don’t feel able any more to look after & do everything she’s 81. yrs. old.    We went to Epplers & gave them a pk. of apples & then to Martin’s & got an other box of speggetti,   the other box was spoilt,    I hope this isn’t out of the same batch,    then we went to Krogers store   got some few things to eat & last two or 3. days,    it took most of 10.00, he said he has a dollar & 10 cents left.    Been beautiful day, rather warm.    We stopped at Wests    she seemed & glad to see us & so did he.    We gave them a few apples & a few dutches pears.  & visited a little & we got back to find 

Mon. Oct. 1. 1951./ page 2813./ 6. eggs this day./ Mrs. Day had been here & left a note in the door, saying she’d be back Tue. morning    so, tired or not I’ll have to get up  iron dress & clean up a bit.    I baked the bread while we ate supper    I kneeded the biscuits as soon a I got here & changed clothes & washed my hands & set them to raise & then we had supper   oysters & crackers & warmed potatoes & hamberg & hot coffee celery & cabbage.    I washed up all the dishes, listened to the news    & then cut it off & listened to Elbert read the news paper.    I’m really, to tired, but I Praise God for our blessings in, Jesus Sacred, Holy Name Amen. 

Tue. Oct. 2. 1951./ 6. eggs today./   Well, Mrs. Day & her father Mr. Peters arrived before I got dressed & so I washed me self & dressed & went out side    they got 2. bags “grain bags” & 4. 1/2 bu. baskets & 1. pk. of apples & I hope they were pleased with them.    I came in & made hot coffee & tea & gave them rolled oat cookies to eat,    but, I wont be able to do it in morning so Elberts going down & phone to her to tell her I wont be able to work tomorrow.    She said Mrs. McNeil had a good white enamel steel ice box    she offered to her & she would phone & tell her I could use it,    so Elbert is going over to look at it & perhaps get it.    I hope its a good one    I’d like so much to have a good one, & Jesus  I pray it will be & I can have it,    I know Thou art able to help it to be so, & I thank Thee.    I pray for all those who go to the after noon prayer meetings & trust for Thy promises,    Oh God of Love & Mercy   Keep each of us close to Thee, in Jesus Name I ask, Amen.     It’s been a nice day, hot sun & S. west breeze.    They had quite a destructive storm in Florida, Radio said, & it rained in other places.

Wed. Oct. 3. 1951./ 8. eggs today./   Poor old hens most naked    a few laying yet   they like to get out in the park under the apple trees,    they have a big park & enjoy it,    They have laid exceptionaly well,    there has only been 23 hens for 3 or 4 months now,    they have paid all there expeces & given us a few dollars when we needed it most.    I’m sorry we didn’t get the young chicks this Spring,    but, hope I can manage before long.    It’s been a fine day hot sun & strong wind & I washed and dried the clothes after dinner out side,    they dried so fast by the time I’d get another line full, read the first line was dried,   it was 85 degrees in the Kitchen & much more cool than out side even in the shade.    The Fuller Brush salesman came & I bought 1.55 a mop & some fluid for dust mop. .85 cents tax 8 cents.    & I ordered a hand & finger nail brush cost 1.98,    but, they are supposed to last almost a life time.    I will have to pay 2.48 when he comes back & I owe Audrey 1.00 for lace making  3.48 I have to keep out of my check & 5.00 C.    We haven’t heard a word from any of the family,    so maybe they’re O.K.    I want to go to Lorain to prayer meeting Thurs. night God Willing,   I’m to tired tonight,    hope I get my dress, ironed & the other one sewed tomorrow    Elbert cleaned some on the end of the house & dug bu. potatoes & picked up a few potatoes & put them in the basement.    it’s quite warm out side tonight,    I do hope we get the house all painted before bad weather sets in.    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for saving my soul & Keeping me all the ways

Thurs. Oct. 4. 1951./ Page. 2814./ 8. eggs today./ Well, I got the ironing & mending done Praise the Lord    my feet have been extra bad for a couple of days now.    I’ve been trying to eat with out salt.    I did several odds & ends & my daily grind, now tomorrow I wont do much if it’s as hot as today 5 degrees in the Kitchen & much cooler than out side, S. West breeze & it’s backed up to S. east tonight & quite warm,    you don’t need hat or jacket it’s so warm.    They are having hurricans along the coast, tonight they said over radio,   one with 100 mile & hr. wind, passed along North Carlinia, but, did no damage.    I canned 6. qts. apple sauce, then I ground 3 stalks of thick meaty cellery, 1 red & one green pepper, 2 onions size of small eggs & 3 fair sized sweet pickles for a relish, adding a little salt & sweet pickle vinegar    it’s real tasty with a little mixed in cream potatoes.    Elbert even like it & he never eats anything like that,    it’s a good change,    baked peppers are good when this mixed is added to creamed potatoes & stuffed in them.    Well I didn’t get any sewing done, hoping I will tomorrow.    Elbert has been sick & he looked bad    to much hot sun,    I’ve had a job to keep him out of sun all after noon,    he went & sold 4. doz. eggs 3.20,    & bought a bag of mash 4.78, he used part of the egg money for us several times & now they have to have a little back,    he saw Miss Clark & talked to her a while & was over to Martin’s store.    Then he went to see Mrs. McNeil about the ice box, & is going to try to get it for us.   it’s a steele, white enameled    Well, tonight Georgia Mae Snyder came home from work & she couldn’t find the door key in it usual place,     she wanted our flash light,    thought the pup might have picked up the keys,    she came back & ask for a skeleton key    Elbert let her take his & she got in & then brought his key & flash light & said her mother & father had gone to Cleveland.    We ask her to supper    but, she said her supper was all ready for her  when she got in to look after it & that sh’d be O.K. untill her folks got home.   Elbert got his check today.   I thought we’d go to prayer meeting but Elbert’s head felt so bad we could go.    I Praise Thee Jesus & Pray I may be of more use to Thee. Amen. 

Fri. Oct. 5. 1951./ 6. eggs today./ It’s been a terribly hot day,   nice S.W. breeze but a very white hot sun.    Elbert hasn’t felt very well but he went up to see the man up the highway, that’s going to fix his car,    he wasn’t there so Elbert went on to Huron & got a little meat & bottle of milk, & he brushed almost a third of the end of the house & then he brushes it with the scrub brush,    he looks & feels bum.   he waited untill it got a good shade from the big Oak, before he done any brushing    I hope he gets it all done & the first real coat on it be-fore winter freeze gets here.    I put the blankets on the line & then I moved out of my room & cleaned & wiped walls, ceiling & floor & got it all done except this end corner this side of dresser & the cloth press & top of dresser    it’s to hot to clean    if I could only get around on my feet better, it wouldn’t tire me so bad.    I wont be able to do much tomorrow.    I thank Thee Jesus for the strength to get part of my room cleaned & every thing put back into order.   I hope the girls are O.K.    I thank THee Jesus, Blessed & Holy, for all things & give Thee the Praise.

Sat. Oct. 6. 1951./ 8. eggs today./ Well neither of us felt very good today,   it been a dark day with an occasional misty shower    Elbert finished digging his potatoes & he put them & the squashes in the basement.    We didn’t get a card all week from 

Sat. Oct. 6. 1951./ page. 2815./ 8 eggs this day./ Nellie, or, Audrey.    So as things seemed sort of bad in verious ways for both we decided to go & see,    I picked a few flowers & Elbert put a bu. of apples and the flowers in the car & we went to West’s,    he was going to mens prayer meeting & was just getting into the car when we stopped behind his car he came back & talked 1/2 minute    then got in his car & went    we went in the house    she had a few zinias & asters little weak things she was making into bouquets & I gave her all of the one’s I had except 6. or 8. big yellow dahlias & those & 1/2 bu. apples I gave to Mrs. Cranage    she came out on the front porch & lock herself out just as we got there,    she’s sort of historical & after we talked a few minutes, she decided she might get in round the kitchen,    so she said we couldn’t go with her,    she had two bad dogs round there    she went & took a ladder & climbed up & through a window & came & opened the front door all out of breath     her heart’s bad & that wasn’t a very good stunt for her,    Will & Ruth had gone up town & it was most time for them to come back    & she was looking for them,    it’s rather damp & chilly if you stand out side very long.    We didn’t stay very long,    house stunk, as if there hadn’t been any fresh air in it for a good while,    Well, I told her to look after the door when we went out & she did.     she was on the porch, but went in as we left.    We went to Audrey’s & Gertie’s next & took her 1/2 bu apples,    I paid her for some lace she bought to lengthen my underskirt.    she wouldn’t take the 10.00 I owed her so I’ll keep it,    she’ll be wanting it by & by perhaps.    We had ice cream & tea & visited awhile & came back in a misty rain & it’s still at it,    I thank & Praise God for Keeping us safe & all our things here in Jesus Name.    Mrs. Cranage has been keeping a girl 16 yrs. old who expects to have a baby in Dec.  Elvedor Kept her for 2 or 6 weeks & Mrs. Cranage for 6 weeks & today she sent the girl home to her mother to see what she could do about the money the goverment was giving her mother to take care of her & to find a way if she can, Mrs. Cranage reported it to the athorites in Lorain & they have talke to Cleveland office so they will probably take care of the girl.   such a world.    Oh Jesus help her to learn to know Thee,    she don’t know how to do any kind of work.    We have a little fire & have had except those days it was so hot.

Sun. Oct. 7. 1951./ 6. eggs today./   I felt so bad I didn’t get up untill 4-p-m   took some cold in head & all through my body    I’m better tonight since I ate & drank but I am going to bed again    it’s 10-p-m.    & has been a very cloudy & misty day,    it rained a little.    We listened to Rev. Buser to-night    he seems to get the world news on every thing that’s going on    He delivered a good sermon tonight,    it seemed Rails was held up

Sun. Oct. 7. 1951./ page. 2816./ 6. eggs this day./ the sermon came on late after the ball games & the scores were all in;    God comes last & soon the world will come last,    Oh God, I pray Thou will help me to church more often & that Elbert will get the car fixed soon,    I can’t ride in it as it is any more, carbon smell make me sick & I believe that’s why he’s been having head ach so ofte & I noticed it right after he rides in the car.    I saw Miss Clark coming down the road in a black hat & coat.    I Praise Thee & thank Thee Jesus.

Mon. Oct. 8. 1951./ 7. eggs today./  Well, another day    I feel a little better today.    but only did the most necessary things,    Elbert’s been banging around,    he’s been up to the garage twice to see if they had the parts for the car & they said they’d have it for sure tomorrow.    I do hope he gets it & that he does a good job    Elbert’s just begining to believe, it the carbon gas that gives him such a head ach.    It’s been partly cloudy today & quite a bit cooler & the radio says frost tonight, but, I pray it will hold of, if possible, for just one week longer  more the bulbs need it to    I was thinking of the beans,    They have just got started to grow good,   we’ve had 2 messes.    Elbert thought we wouldn’t have any corn,    but, we had good corn & it was so sweet & tender,    he had 9 or 10 gray hubard squashes.   he gave Nellie one.    He planted the corn stalks today, so they’ll rot, next is glads & dahlias & tomatoe tops & flower stalks.    I hope Bill don’t have a pond next door,    it makes our ground to wet & we cant plant it as early as we could other wise,   No mail.    I thank Thee Jesus for saving my soul & pray You will help me to be able to get to church.

Tue. Oct. 9. 1951./ 6. eggs today./ Well I got up at 10-a-m.    I took care of the beds & opened the windows & washed & got the dinner started    I made soup for supper last night & so I cooked noodles & put in that Soup that was left & we had some baked bread & home grown beets & coffee & were about half done when Miss. Clark came down the hill, a black hat & coat,    she bumed a ride out here,    I got up & met her at the door & then laid a place for her & gave her a dish of hot soup & coffee & she helped her self to what other things she wanted,    she’s starving,    I took her some fish & fruit a few days ago but she was out again    I’m glad she feels free to come to me,    I gave her a pt. of soup  a glass of jam & one of jell & 1. relish.    I forgot what the other was,   I set bread after she came & it was most ready to make into biscuits when she got ready to go home,    so, I gave her a lump, she lets it raise & drops it into boiling water & it swells to full capasity   then she eats apple sauce with it.    I put two pieces of boiled beef in with the soup I gave her,     she was hungry for meat for she was telling Elbert it cost so much she couldn’t buy it.    We gave her a good pk. of pears & was sorry we forgot to put in tomatoes & a few potatoes, but she’ll get along for a few days now & then I’ll have to look after her,    she looks bad.    Well, Elbert took her home & Mrs. Fredrick wasn’t there so Miss Clark would be glad for the old lady is so nosey & snoopy.    Miss Clark says she wouldn’t stay,    only she can’t find another place that cheap & then she don’t have much left to eat on.    I wish I could help not only her but a lot of people that are deserving & in the same fix    Elbert was up to the garage & he says he thinks that garage man

Tue. Oct. 9. 1951./ page. 2817./ 6. eggs this day./ & his wife are dranking & crousing a round, & that’s why he doesn’t fix the car,    I hope & pray they are not drinking but we don’t know them very well.    Well we did get a light frost last night but didn’t kill things    & its warmer tonight.    & rained a light shower.    Elbert saw a flock 175-200 of geese flying in V. formation toward the S. West.    so maybe. there maybe some colder weather coming.    Elbert’s got the S. end of house almost brushed & he painted up under the eve’s & the boards from peek down to eves & a few siding boards in the peek.    Well, I baked 2. tins bread biscuits & cooked supper & did dishes & tried on my dressed & Miss Clark took them home to stitch them for me.    I pray God & thank Him in Jesus Blessed Holy Name for every thing great or small & pray he will help me get the ice box home.   & I pray I may go to Church soon & regular, Amen.

Wed. Oct. 10. 1951./ 6. eggs today./  It’s been a beautiful day,    I washed my clothes & dried them out side    then my feet got to hurting me so bad I didn’t do Elbert’s washing,    so I’ll have that to do at the end of the week,    I can’t go anywhere in the car untill Elbert gets the exaust fixed    it makes me sick.  The blue Jays are so pretty  there’s dozens of them,    they come in the morning & fill the evergreens & again at evening & the apple trees full & they come to the bird bath & wash & drink untill it’s dry & when it’s filled up again there’s other kinds & colors, big & little, a pretty male pheasent was walking the path by the car shed tonight    Elbert frightened him & he frightened Elbert,    he flew out over the hen park to the west    wind’s been in the North east all day,   & cool, sun set golden tonight. & Elbert painted half the south end of house & after dinner, paint sunk in so bad, he painted it over & it dried good,    and it looks better now & he fastened the rose vines up for good,    so he don’t have to go back up the ladder for that again,    but he didn’t paint under the eves again so that should be done.    he’s so tired & his arms ach & his back & legs & 3. sides to go. over once more.    I do thank God for helping us get it done,    the siding was so dry & it will help to preserve it for a while.    I thank Thee Jesus & pray Thou will help me to serve Thee more & better.  

Thurs. Oct. 11. 1951./ 8. eggs today./  Well, Elbert went to Lorain to get car fixed & it cost him 20.37. & for once, he really paid it all,    I gave him 10.00 on it for he’s been using his for meat & other food,    & says he only had 5.00 & some change left out of this month’s check.    My check came today  & I have to go get some caned food with it, so we wont use it in dribs.   & not have enough to last the month out.    I planed to get off to prayer meeting, but Elbert came home all doubled up     his back & his hip most killing him, so I got supper & did the dishes, & got him rubed & I’m tired,    he went over to cousin Lillie’s & gave her 1. bu. apples & Frank a 1/2 bu. & Elbert was going to be sure & bring me some wild hyacinth bulbs & Ruby send some irise roots,    I felt so out of sorts.    An, old lady gave me some seeds & she gave me some Oxyolis seeds all so & I sowed them along the brush row between us & next house north of us & down on the little hill between our house & the river & east of the little hill that was when I was 14. yrs. old, that’s 52 yrs. ago, pa wouldn’t let me plant them by the house or in the yard,[note this would be at the Homestead on Black river, not the Hahn river place]    he said we couldn’t eat 

Thurs, Oct. 11. 1951./ Page. 2818./ 8. eggs this day./ them,    he alway wanted to grow the things to stuff himself with,    so I didn’t tell him that I’d sowed them,    the children enjoyed picking them, the Oxyolis next Spring, but the hyacinths had to grow bulbs & when they did bloom they were so pretty,    they were a light lavender & the others deep schell pink with marone throats & so big, the sice of a dime when they were opened up.    Elbert cut the only one I had left right down through the heart.     I brought 6 or 8 bulbs from home, when I came here to live,    & they were taken untill I only had one left.    I think I have some seed left,    but I haven’t looked, but guess I will before much longer.    I wish I could work for Jesus.    Elbert talked to Martha    he had tried to call her mother & didn’t get an answer,    so Martha called & her mother had just got in & said she had landed a repair job for a cleaning & repairing Co.    he talked to Ruby while he was there & gave her 1/2 bu. apples,    she said that Jimy Harnish died Wed. Oct. 10. 1951.    that was yesterday.    & Mrs. Clyde Green was in bad condition in Hospital & Merlyn’s Mother was in a serious condition, there, also & she “Ruby” had a very bad cold.    but, said the apples looked good & she was going to make some pies.    if some of them would only make me a nice pie,    but, they never think of it.    I Praise Thee Jesus that Thou doeth hear & answer prayer,    Glory to God & Blessed be Jesus. Amen.    I made myself a night gown & got it all done,    I hope to patch my petticoat & fix an other one around the top & do a few odds & ends.    It’s truly been a beautiful day with a cool crisp Fall air.    I aired Elberts blankets & hung out my rags,    he took the blanket he sleeps between &K his old work pants to Vermilion & got them washed & dried for 65 cents, 

Fri. Oct.. 12. 1951./ 7. eggs today./ Well, I finished my dress so I can wash & iron it for Sun.    I didn’t get any more sewing done    I got the dinner & supper & washed the dishes took care of beds & rooms & wiped up dust     & Elbert took wire brush & cleaned S. end of house from windows down,     he painted a small space,      his arms were aching so bad he could hardly work,    so I took the pail & the brush & did the rest, two thirds & the sun was sure blinding on that white paint & hot on the south end of the house,    it’s been a hard job but prim coats on & I hope we get the next one on before winter .   boards are so dry they soak in the oil & paint so fast & it showes its only a prim coat.    It’s been another beautiful day;    Tomorrow they will be putting  Jimy Harnish in the ground,    & we see in the paper that Bert Crosby will be laid to rest tomorrow also.     just a few at a time are going.    I’ve been wondering about Nylo Mc.Carthy & Ramond    she is getting along in yrs.    she was older than Frank & he would be 69 yrs old if he were alive, so Nyle is in her 70 ties & Ramonds nerves are so terrible bad,    a neighbor child threw sand in his eyes & it’s cost a lot to try to get it all out    causes him much pain & his mother worrys such a lot about him.   “It’s a beautiful moonlight night.   moon 1/4 full.”     My sister Nellie hasn’t written since we we there & she hadn’t wrote for something before that,    she was flying around as if nothing was wrong with her & wasn’t as friendly as usual, so let it alone,   guess thats the only way to do.    I thank God   He sees & knows all things    I pray His Will be done not mine but that he will Help me in Jesus Holy Name, Amen.

Sat. Oct. 13. 1951./ Page. 2819./ 6. eggs today./ Elbert’s back is still feeling terribly bad.    he went to fish house & got enough for 3. meals of fish,    I washed out all my dirty clothes & one blanket & while he had a hot cup of tea, I rubed out his sleepers,    then he carried 2 pails of water & I rubed out his under wear, bath rag & towel & then sudsed & wrinsed out all of my washing while he cleaned enough fish for dinner,    I also got the potatoes on to cook,   water on for drink & fry pan on to heat & then got clothes on line & then fish on to fry & then finished the white clothes & then we had dinner     I had taken care of beds & rooms when I first got up & after dinner I washed 2 workshirts & 3 prs. socks rubed out & finished & on the line.    Elbert hung out the blanket & it was dry    when I hung the white things out I took it down    he hung out my 2 dresses & his shirts & brought in my night gown under skirt, shirt, two grain bags I had washed & got partly bleached    I used them & washed them today   1. dish towel, my pants, rags & was rags & kercheifs.    & then I rested 20 minutes & we ate muskmellon & drank tea    then, I ironed my dress & his shirts & he finished cleaning fish,    then I salted the fish & then wiped up dust & lint under beds & in Kitchen & made up beds & Elbert looked after warming potatoes & frying the fish    & we are both to tired,    I read DeHaans book half through & learned a few facts I had thought about many times, but hadn’t studied out yet    & I haven’t got them down in my mind, yet,     I will though, God Willing.    I Praise God & thank Him & Jesus    they are and ever will be,    & trust that Jesus will teach me His will & His ways,    I Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost, Amen.

Sun. Oct. 14. 1951./ 5. eggs today./  We went to church this morning & again tonight.    the sermons were good & one young lady gave her heart to Jesus,    I pray He will help her to live closer to the Lord & strengthen her,    I thank Thee Jesus & pray all will go well, with each one of Thine, be with Mrs. Day & her family, each one & help them to lean on Thy arms,   trust & believe    It’s been a beautiful Fall Day & just as beautiful full bright moon this evening. 

Mon. Oct 15. 1951./ 3. eggs today./ Well I haven’t done much today    general house work & picked up apples, pears & a pk, of grapes & I cleaned grapes & they’re ready to cook.    It’s been a wonderful day.    Elbert give north end of house another coat of paint & it will still need another    it surely was terribly dry,    he says East side is next & maybe an enamel coat next,    I hope anyway, so it wont need another for 20 yrs.    by that time we may not need it any more.    I can hardly stand it to walk on my feet but am trusting the Lord will take care of them before long,    I thank Thee Jesus.   flowers are still blooming,    but, we don’t know how much longer.    I hope to bake bread tomorrow or Wed.    I Praise Thee Jesus, 

Tue. Oct. 16. 1951./7. eggs today./ I got up late & we were most finished with dinner when Miss clark came in    she said she had  had her dinner & wouldn’t have a thing.   she had sewed my dresses & brought them back    she sewed the hem in

Tue. Oct. 16. 1951./ Page 2820./ 7. eggs this today./ she sewed the hem in,  here, by hand,    she had turned it up & pined it but I don’t like my skirts short so I told her & she said, well, she thought it would look better,    so she let it down & hemed it by hand & talked,   she gets lonesome for some one to talk to it would seem,    but I know she talks to a lot of folks    she was over to see Mrs. Goll & maybe showed her my dress,    well, I don’t mind that, she put the hem in & sewed the belts & I have to put the button holes & buttons on     she did sewed hems in 2 house dresses & the rayon     she fixed the neck sleeves belt & hem but seems she made the belt to tight     I don know how for I had it just right,    it fastened with out having to pull it together tight but now I have to strain it to get it together.    Well she went home early    said, Mrs. Fredricks didn’t know where she was & she’d be sitting on the front porch waiting for her & ready to scold her when she got back.    Elbert took her home & gave her apples & pears,    I ment to give her afow [?] baking powder biscuits but as usual,  her talking to me & Elbert also    I forgot,  but I’ll make it right though she’s been wanting beef,     so, I’ll see if I can get some for her;    Its been another beautiful day & Elbert give east side of house half a coat,   he’s so tired, sore & lame & he’s got a sore throat,    he got it last night, & started to take care, of it this morning,     then he forgot it after he got started to work,    so, it’s bad tonight,    he’s gargling every few minutes.    Well, we been talking cider,    we have lots of apples that would make good cider & no way to make it.    Elbert took Lindy some apples & because he’s so queer & if you are not acquanted with him you wouldn’t know what to think by the things he says & does,    he took a bu. to Mr & Mrs. Mc. Neil, also     & I hope to get the ice box somehow,    I pray God will help us get it & that He will break Elbert’s cold & I thank Lord God of Hosts, Amen,    Glory to God,  I love Thee Jesus.    Elbert for got the sugar so my grape are setting here yet waiting.   Keep me free Jesus & close to Thee, forgive me & cover me with his pressious blood. Amen.    We have a big cock pheasent round here, we have seen him & heard him. 

Wed. Oct. 17. 1951./ 7. eggs today./ Elbert felt better today, but throat feels bad a-gain tonight,    but I thank God He took care of me .  I Praise His Holy Name.   I’ve tried to work, but the sweat dripps off my chin   feet hurt so bad,    I was out in the yard twice today,     I made a batch of grape jelly & have one more batch to do.    I cooked & washed dishes.    Elbert went to Huron for sugar & meat & butter so went to fish house & they gave him a good mess of perch,    but, I had dinner ready when he got here so we aate fish for supper,    he finished east side of house,    he says he wants to touch up east side a little & then get the west side done for radio says we will soon be having bad weather,    well, the paint will help the house a lot & it looks more cheerful to    it was so weather beaten & brown, but every time I spend any money I think about all those going hungry & I wish I could give them most of mine,    We failed to get the mail yesterday and the [?aeter] 

Wed Oct. 17. 1951./ page 2821./ 7. eggs this day./ Veterans have sent me a box of cards.   christmas cards & want 2.00 for them & they sent the car liecense number on 2 tags for a Key ring & want a dollar,    Well, I’d like to give more    they have been in a terrible battle    some lost parts of there body & they should be taken care of I know but how am I to stretch those dollars,    I’m in a mess right now & by the time I get out I’ll be iin again for it will be taxes again,    but, I’ll try to give them 5.00 soon as I can.     I Pray God will help me to send it & pay Miss Clark 2.00 for what she did to my dresses,    she cut the waist of to short in front on my good dress,    said she didn’t like it so long    as if she was going to wear it.    I told her not to cut it off but “Lord, ” she did so now I’ll have to make it over,   the skirt hikes up in front & it looks terrible,    it don’t pay to let anyone take your things home & cut ’em up to suit there taste,    I’m sorry but I’ll try to do one for myself if it takes me a yr.    I’ll not let anyone do another dress for me,    unless I’m to helpless to help myself.     It’s been a perfectly wonderful day,    I pray the Lord will Bless each one with renewed health & strength.    Oh God help me  forgive me & Keep me covered with the blood in Jesus Holy Name, Amen.

Thurs. Oct. 18. 1951./ 4. eggs today./ We went & sold 3. doz. eggs 2.40, today & gave the woman 1/2 bu. apples, “Mrs. Robinson” she’s a nice looking & appearing woman,    she has 2. children a boy who goes to Kindergarden school & a little girl.    Elbert gave her a few apples & she caned 4 qts.    Elbert said Dorthy & LIndy has there house for sale,    I haven’t heard anything about it.    Well, we went to Miller as soon as we hit Vermilion & I talked to Harry,    he’s took a cold & it settled in his best eye,    I pray God will help him in every way he needs & as he prays & give himself holy over to the Lord, he’s laid there since he was 23 yrs. old & he’s 66 now, or soon now,    that’s 43. yrs. to Long, poor man.    I told Him how God healed me after the ulser broke in my stomach & how the Spirit had lead me to testify after some of the others had testified about verious severe sickness & that they had the Dr. but God helped the dope to heal them,    but, I told them how I to had always took olive oil when my stomach felt to bad,    but I didn’t have any when the ulser broke & had to rely holy on the Lord & He did the healing.    I’m not perfect, even now  I find how many mistake I make,    but, even though the Spirit proded me to get up,   I felt the rest didn’t believe my testimony & some didn’t speak after church & some stuck there noses in the air as if to show me they didn’t    I’m so sorry but can prove I told the truth,    and Jesus Knows all about it.    Well, we went to Krogers, Mrs Grahm “the manager of the store” was 

Thurs Oct. 18. 1951./ page. 2822./ 4. eggs this day./ looking after the restalking the shelves & Elbert ask her about the apples, if she’d like some & she said she would & so Elbert gave her a big pk.    she came & thanked me also & huged me & said maybe they could sell some,    if we’d bring them in.    but I don’t think Elbert will try to take any.    I bought almost 20.00 worth of caned food & some fresh & some meat & gave Elbert 6.00,    he spent most 2.00 for alcohol & stomach pills & I owed him almost 3.00,   I didn’t really owe it for I gave him some several times, but he’ll need it    he’s got to buy straw with hens egg money & meat for us now & again.    & I want to send 3.00 to D. A. V. & some to Sister Willitts & to Sister Gurney’s little girl    costs heaps to take care of growing children today.    We got done & got back at noon & fried fish & ate soup.    It’s been very hot & so many bugs.    Elbert didn’t paint today    I hope he can paint in the morning before bugs get out,    he has west side to do, & then a finish coat to do, of varnish & paint.    Elbert’s throat stays sore inside.    I pray God will take it away & kill even the roots for him & Harry,    I thank Thee & praise Thee Jesus.   Glory Hallelujah, Amen. 

Fri. Oct. 19. 1951./ 5. eggs today./ Wel I got up in time to cook dinner & Elbert felt his cold all over his body & was in the big chair just feeling limp & weary,    I got the dinner & shook up bed between acts & picked up the wash & got the water on to heat while we ate dinner & then washed & got it all done & half dry.    it rained this morning early,    then, round noon sun came out     but, wind was North, cool & damp but the things I put out dried all most dry & soon finished over the fire.    & then I hung the rest up & they will be dried by morning,    I feel bum & sweat like rain but now I’m glad it’s over     only wish the floor was wiped up    I have to try & iron my slip & dress & make bread tomorrow & if I can wipe up floors.    I don’t like to do much Sat. so I wont be tired out on Sun.    It turned out to be a nice day.    John Snyder & Ethel was over to there place today,    she was over to Georgie’s home     while John husk corn & carried it here to his crib across the road, with his tractor with a homemade carrier on back of the tractor he reminds me of a child at plan,    when he came with the last 5. bu. she came & he put every thing inside & she took him away in her car.    Haven’t had any word from Audrey or Nellie or Bonita for 2 weeks,    Audrey had a job,    but, I don’t know how she likes it     Martha seldom writes & she thought she would.    I thank Thee Jesus for all our many blessing & I Praise Thee & all Glory belongest to Thee forever & ever Amen.

Sat. Oct 20. 1951./ 7. eggs today./ I cooked dinner,    Elbert went to Huron & got a big mess of fish,   he cleaned them & had to help clean stove top “gratts & pan” while I got the intestines a real dirty job, down among the nuts & bolts tubing pipes    I got done almost as soon as he did,    I had the potatoes ready ready to cook & water ready to heat,    so, I put top in order & food on to cook & fry pan on for fish  soon we had it ready to eat

Sat. Oct. 20. 1951./ page 2823./ 7. eggs this day./ Pa’s & Ma’s wed annaversily 72. yrs. / mixed up a batch of bread & set it to raise then swept & dusted & wiped up the floor    then sprinkled my slip & dress & Elbert’s shirt & ironed them.    I did my usual work also & salted all the fish for us & Elbert took Harry 4. & Mrs. Sprunk  4.  & Miss clark 3 & a lump of dough,    he couldn’t find her brought her’s back instead of giving them to Mrs. Sprunk    & his cold is bad in his throat again tonight & I feel so terribly tired, but thank & Praise the Lord for all things Amen.     It’s been a beautiful day & I have been stuck inside.    Elbert mailed card to Audrey today.   I hope to get to church tomorrow.

Sun. Oct. 21. 1951./ 5. eggs today./ Well, we got off in time for Church & came back & hadn’t quite finished my dinner when Miss Clark came to back door,    she had come with a Mr. & Mrs. Hill & there little boy, “aboy about 5 or 6. yrs. old”   Miss Clark sure has a way of getting around,    well, they seemed to be nice people,   they or Miss. Clark wanted apples,    so Mr. Hill & Elbert went & picked up 1/2 bu.    they looked the place over & visited    Miss. clark saw the fried fish & I gave her 3. or 4.    they were hot yet,     they were going up to Hills at Berlin Hights,     I believe they are relatives;    Well, we went out & picked a few flowers & then they left & we came in & rested & had rice soup & went back to church     there were  quite a few there   Mr. & Mrs. Weikle,  Mrs. Mc. Neil & Mrs. Howel & her daughter, her sister & brother-in-law     & they are Mertles mother, sister, Aunt & Uncle, Mertle, Tom & Ronie, Mrs. Day  her son & two daugter & there neighbor girl,   Mrs. Sprunk, Mr & Mrs West Sr. Mr & Mrs. Lindy West & children & Mr. & Mrs. Eddy West & children  Mr & Mrs. Smith & a couple I didn’t know,    Mr & Mrs. Young & Mr. Whitman & my self.   Mertle getting so she can preach real good plain sermons.    It’s been a beautiful warm Fall day.    I thank Thee & all praise & Glory belongeth to Thee for ever & ever, Amen. 

Mon. Oct. 22. 1951./ 5. eggs today./ Well, I just didn’t work today, “that is” I didn’t do my my daily round.     Elbert felt so bad I didn’t know what to do for him,    his stomach    I’ve been cooking onions & we both have eaten of them,    so, he took a couple tablespoons olive oil last night & this morning,     I had him take a teaspoon epsom salts with a big pinch of soda & small pinch of cooking salt all mixed up together, in 1. third glass warm water untill disolved,   then filled glass with water & he drank it    1/2 hr later he drank hot coffee,    his bowels had his stomach all upset & it was burning & his bowels griping & in short time he unloaded,    he looked sick,    I made more hot drink & he ate light dinner & a light supper & said he felt better  Praise the Lord    Oh Jesus I thank Thee so much for it lightens my load,  Amen & Glory to God    It’s been a beautiful day    but, strong south little west wind,    it did give us a light shower this morning early, then cleared off. & wind died out at sun down.  No word from any of the folks today, hope for tomorrow.

Tue. Oct. 23. 1951./ page. 2824./ 6. eggs today./  A fine day with a N. East breeze,    it rained in showers all during the night & cleared off about 9-a- m. & sun shone all day,    it was partly cloudy & clouds were coming from the S. & little west    it tried to rain after dinner but gave it up     what we got in the night only soaked down 2. inches.    I had Elbert lift my India lilly out the dirt,    it had 4 little ones on it    I trimed it & put dry dirt on the raw spots after I washed it,    now it will lay dorment untill Feb.    it isn’t as large as it has been some times,    but it’s firm & plump.    I trans-planted some of the little plants that come from the seeds I bought.    I think they were to thick in the one pot    I have some more to thin out yet,    floswers are still in bloom in garden & yellow dahlias are just beginning to grow good & we’ll soon have to dig them & the glads.    Elbert wants to put some sement in the crack under the house around top of foundation,    it cracks & falls out,    house shakes so bad at times.    He’s felt so bad he didn’t get all the second coat of paint on yet.    I hope he can get it done, yet.    I haven’t been able to do much today.    Wind’s coming in heavy puffs & light showers of rain.   No word from the Girls today.    I pray all is well with them,    & God of Love & Mercy I pray Thou will help me to Know & What I can do about it    I thank Thee & trust I shall know tomorrow,    Help me to do what ever I can.   I do thank Thee Jesus. 

Wed. Oct. 24. 1951./ 4. eggs today./ Well, I riped out all the sewing that Miss Clark put in my dress & then I did it over so it will look more neat & got it all stitched have to fill the belt down & sew on snaps & buttons & make button holes,  wash it & iron it then I’ll have to do the other one, then I don’t know what to do with the one for church,    she sure made a mess of that.   I’ll have to spend some time on that by the looks of it   I’d really be ashamed to do such a terrible job as that for any one.    I pray God will help me to take it apart & fix it over so it will look neat & nice,    help me Jesus I pray.    & I thank Thee for helping me get the one, done today,    I’ve got to wash it before I can wear it, for it’s so soiled from being handled & I can’t see why it should look that way,    but she showed them to more then one I know,    Oh, Well, God of Love & Mercy,    I pray Thou will pertect me in the future,    I thank Thee Jesus Blessed, Merciful & Holy,    I know you wouldn’t do the things to me that others do & I do love Thee & Praise Thee,    Glory Glory, Hallelujah, Amen, Amen.    I received a letter from Martha today telling me Jean Ann is not well or strong    & she fainted in school & Jim took her home,  where she stayed for a week,    she has low blood pressure    Well, that’s been my trouble, when I haven’t had what I need to eat & often worked to hard.    I often wish I had saved the receipts Doctor Thiman gave me.    Audrey isn’t working,    Martha wanted to go to Jimy Harnish’s funeral, but didn’t have any one to go with her.    she said Beatrice & Vivian “Jimmy’s sisters” came to the funeral & Bonita & Vivian were over to see Audrey,    but, Martha didn’t see her & she didn’t know how Nellie & the others were.    I received a letter from Nellye Mc.Carthy    she’s still in Buffalo, N.Y. , 

Wed. Oct. 24. 1951./ page. 2825./ 4. eggs today./  two boys married & one at home.    Leslie & Don 31 yrs married & Raymond 26. yrs. old   all working & Nellye feel old,    I don’t know just how old she is, but, she’s older than Frank & he would be 70 this coming April 1952. so she’s 71. or 72. yrs. old,    she fell & broke he leg & hasn’t been feeling so strong since    says she still has her 1941 studebaker car & she & Raymond to a little trip this summer.    she hasn’t much money & may have to sell to keep living.    I do wonder how she’s going to sell & have a place to live.    She said Georgie Mc.Larin had married a janitor,    I didn’t know her man was dead,    She said Dan had been dead 4. yrs. now.    Oh how time is flying & yet people are wanting this worlds goods & striving so hard to get it.    Oh God help me to do thy will in Jesus Name, Amen,    Glory, Glory, Hallelujah. 

Thurs. Oct. 25. 1951./ 4. eggs today./ Well, I did the washing or over half of it & have Elbert’s change of clothes & his night clothes to do yet.    he went with the eggs & I gave him 5.00 & he used it all & even the egg money 2.40 he spent 8.94   he had the checks for egg money 4.80  making him 9.80 & when we checked up he had 2.00 left. or so,    I can’t figure it out.   Breeze was South for a while, then went N. east & then about 4-p-m went back S. west    it’s been a beautiful day & not cold,    I dried the clothes out side & wore no hat or jacket.    We received a letter from Audrey today & so I’ll have to write letters & cards soon.    I thank Thee Jesus for all things and pray Thou will make me of more service to Thee, Amen. 

Fri. Oct. 26. 1951./ 6. eggs today./ Well,    I sure enough felt punk today.    I swept the stairs down all the way & cleaned out cob webs & looked to see how much can fruit was left, so there is not much left & the cans are disapearing all so;    I got 6 cans & got up stairs again & after resting I canned 4. qts. apples & I wonder who will eat it,    there’s a few cans of peaches left down stairs yet,    Oh this is such a wicked world to live in.    I filed the belt down in my dress, house dress with green braid on it & sewed the buttons on & now I have to make the button holes & sew snaps on & wash & iron it,    then I hope to start on the other one & then the good one,    looks as if it will be a terrible job,    but, maybe it wont,   “I hope.”    We received card from Audrey    said she wasn’t working  yet,    and that she got my card.    Well, perhaps if she can rest it will be good for her to lay idle a little while     she’s worked so steady for a good number of yrs.    she says the one aday vitimines are begining to work & she’s feeling better & that Jean Ann is better & don’t have as many bad spells as usual.    Another hen died today   only 22 left..    It’s been a fine day,    Elbert has painted all of the south end of house today,    yesterday he put cement, between house & foundation & has that job half done,    it hurts his back & hip so bad,    I’ll be glad for his sake when it’s all done.    I managed to get my daily grind done.   & sit between acts.   Now, it’s bed time & Elbert’s in bed & so tired he moans & sighs every few minutes.    Today Mrs Kilbride wrote & said we could get the fresh milk again Thank God,    I need it so bad & Dear Heavenly Father I do thank & Praise Thee for all things, & for answering her promise, but, I thank & Praise Thee,   she did,   & I know it was Thee Who looked after it, & knew how much I needed it Glory to God I Praise Thee.

Sat. Oct. 27. 1951./ Page 2826./ 5. eggs today./ Well, Elbert hasn’t felt like doing anything today, did to much Fri.    Well it’s rained  in misty & light rain all day.,    I worked at my dress & got it all done & pressed it    when I ironed my petticoat it tires me terribly,    I hope to get the others done next week & I do hope to finish cleaning my room,  Elberts room & the kitchen,    its so hard for me to clean cupboards & close closets,    but, I hope to make it.    We have had such nice weather,    It’s to bad to waist any of it.    It’s been so dark,   it’s hard to sew,    but I stuck by & finished the dress.    I did the usual house work.    I thank God for my blessing.    I know it’s only through Him I am blessed   Praise His Holy Name,   I pray I may be found worthy at His Coming,    I want to be with Him so much & I do hope & pray from the very depth of my soul for my brothers & sisters, my nephews & neices, my cousins & all the families & all the slaves, Thy Holy Mountian, Jerusalem & all her peoples & the missionarys & there converts & the ministers, priests, preachers, teachers, scolars & all the saints that belongeth to Him & the deaf, dumb, blind crippled, maimed, bed ridden, convalesents, orphans, widows, those bearing children & those Who mourn & for the sorely afflicted tempted & tired for the poor,  naked, hungry hoomeless miserable, & wretched for the old people in homes & prisons hospitals & camps    for every soul of His & for the rulers governors & directors of the peoples in every country all over the world & I ask my prayer will be one in faith with many, many others in Jesus Name.    Convert us & help us to understand & do Thy Will not ours,    strenghen each of us in all way we need   We Know Thou art able to do all thing    We are trusting & believing We pray Thou will keep us, forgive us, our sins,    Keep us covered with the blood & that Thy Coming wont be on the Sabath nor in the Winter    We thank Thee Jesus & may all the Praise & Glory be Thine for ever & ever Amen. 

Sun. Oct. 28. 1951./ 5. eggs today./   Well we were home all day    Wish I could have been in the services, but, haven’t had much strength,    took a little cold & it’s been hard to keep my self dry.    Now we ate fried potatoes & pigs fat, pickled & both our stomachs are re-aring    I pray the Lord will fix them & despose of it with out tortureing us,    We listened to Billy Grahm, Rev. Fuller & Rev. Bueser over the Radio.    Radio said 30 to 32 degrees tempture tonight & the apples are out side & the beets & carrots & big yellow dahlias are just begining to bloom good,    the beans would have one more mess in just a day or so & the honey suckle is all in bloom.    Elbert went out & covered the apples,    I pray they don’t freeze tonight,   he’ll put them below tomorrow & the beets & carrots & put the bags over the openings above coop windows that will take some time, for he has to sort the apples.    It’s been a fine day.   sprinkled a fine mist untill about 9-a-m.  then, sun came out for couple of hrs.   then clouded up again,    wind changed from S. west to W. & N. West & there is a good breeze yet.    it rained in showers & misty showers yesterday & last night.    I laid in bed most of the morning felt to weak & miserable to get up When I did,    but, Elbert said when I got up, he’d have dinner, so he got what we had. Praise God. 

Mon. Oct. 29. 1951./ page. 2827./ 2 eggs today./   Well, it has been a fine day partly cloudy & a little cooler & we didn’t get a freeze last night.    Elbert’s got the apples below & coop taken care of,    but he didn’t get vegetables in,    radio say 38 or 40 degrees tonight.   big yellow dahlias are beautiful,   I haven’t earned my salt today but had lots of it.    everythings so full of salt it’s more terrible than I can tell,   & I don’t need so much salt, & all prepared meats are just Salt,   fresh meat cost so much we can’t buy it, & I need it so bad.   Getting to be as bad on this side for such as us as on the other side.    Oh God, help us & help them another winter on them & not enough food clothes or heat. & I thank Thee Jesus we have,    I pray I may get off to prayer meeting some where Thurs. night.    Elbert’s eyes are not so good anymore & he don’t like to drive after dark.    I baked baking Powder biscuits for dinner & made rice, speggetti, vegable, soup for supper,   my stomach has been feeling sore & so tired    I did my daily turn & got the dishes done up & hope to do more tomorrow.    I thank Thee Dear Heavenly Father for all things, & Praise Thee Jesus Blessed True & Holy, Glory Hallelujah I Praise Thee, Amen.    We have had 2. qt’s. of milk from Kilbrides & this morning Mrs. K. was feeling terribly bad    some one took the little new bull calf & the rope she had it tied with & a new halter she had just had made for the cow & her son does the milking morning & he didn’t bring in any milk this morning,    he’s a bad fellow   he drinks & has done other tricks & I guess she thinks he’s at the bottom of the calf’s disappearing, according to what she told Elbert.    It’s to bad, when you can’t trust your own children or relatives. 

Tue. Oct. 30. 1951./ 4. eggs today./  Well, I didn’t feel as if I could make a raise of it ,   I did,   Elbert said he was going to Huron to see if he could get some fish,    but, they lifted yesterday & hope to lift tomorrow,    so, he thinks he’ll try again in the morning.    & I got up to see if every thing was O.K., after he went out,   & once again he had opened up the heater & in those few minutes it took me to get up & look out    the kitchen was so hot, Jackie was yelling & sitting crouched on the bottom of his cage,    I have to get up each time & see, some times he puts the soup on & then goes out to the toilet & it boils all over the stove, or the water on for coffee,    I pray the Lord will have mercy & Keep me able to get up & keep us from burning up, unnecessarily.    It’s been a fine day & warm South breeze & cloths dried fast & I got them all washed & dried 2-30-p-m.    We stopped for dinner & Elbert got the water so I could suds & wrinse,    I worked on my other house dress got it ready to stitch again & hope to get the other one riped this week & at least ready to stitch.    then Elbert has to have new pajamas, another job.    I want to clean under the cupboard so I can put what jelly I have on the top shelf, down below & I still have my cloth press & opisite corner to clean out.   & then Elbert’s room & the Kitchen,   the wood work all has to be cleaned & window washed     I got clothes all put away &  E’s night Jacket mended. Praise God, I love Thee Jesus. 

Wed. Oct. 31. 1951./ Page. 2828./ 6. eggs. today./  I see three pheasents yesterday & heard them cackle out in the back.    Elbert painted a little after dinner   then he picked up a lot of nice apples & put them below.   & he’s been doing odds & ends today   he hope to paint when he gets back home,    he went for fish, but, didn’t any & he went for milk, & had to take last night’s milk,    she said it was a strange thing,    but, when she got up the cow was feed in the back yard & she went round the house & there was the calf,   it began to blat & come to her   the cow called it & she & Loftus “one of her sons that also lives at home” got up & helped her get the calf in the barn    L. works in South Lorain at Thew Shovel works, nights     the bad son works in section gang on railroad , “New York Central.”   he works out of Vermilion & ride to work with another man.    Elbert brought me some Coleus Mrs. Kilbride gave him for me.    & he pulled the carrots & a few beets,    I pulled most of beets & we  toped them all & I helped carry them to the basement window & he went down & I handed them to him,   then he put 2 boxes of apples in grainery for it’s getting colder & radio said it was going to freeze & I pick a few yellow dahlias a nice bunch of roses & a few other flowers    & I warmed up the supper & I am all in.    I cut a yoke for inside of the back of my dress,  got it sewed in & have to let part of bottom loose & let it up a little   turned edge under to much 1/4 inch,   well, to bad but wont take long & I’ll do it by hand anyway.    I got a Kettle of apples ready to cook in the morning,    Elbert’s to tired to rest at night & I don’t do half as much & am tired most to death.   But I thank God every day that I can get up & do for the two of us what has to be done.    I wish I was doing more for His cause.   I pray God will help us to be ready & worthy at His coming & the time is sure flying & He will be calling us before much longer.    I thank Him for saving my soul & pray I may receive the Holy Ghost,    I thank Him & Praise Him for all things, Hallelujah, Amen.    Winds North east     been partly cloudy today & just a little Chill in the air    I am glad the frost has help off so long for Elbert thinks there is one more mess of beans to pick & it has given us a chance to take care of apples & he has painted a little & hopes to get it finished    wish I could help him,    his back & hip has been bad,   he has a little cold & it always hits the weak, places first.    I had him mail a card to Ineze Hunt this morning.   We haven’t heard from Nellie since we were out there & no word from Bonita either,    I have to write to Audrey & Martha & I often wonder why the Wheeler girls don’t write just a card, but they don’t   maybe they just put it off like I do.    I wish I could take a load of apples to all that would like them.

Nov. 1.1951. Thurs. / Page. 2829./ 5. eggs today./ Been colder than usual, but a beautiful day & it didn’t freeze last night    the yellow dahlias are still noding in the breeze today,  a rather chilly North east breeze & partly cloudy all day & cloudy tonight.   Cold chilly out,   sun looked like ice, but turned to a bright gold as it set;   Radio says 34 or 38 degrees tonight,   Elbert picked a good mess of beans & picked up apples & dug a trench & buried tomatoes vines & bean bushes,   he dug part of the glads, has a row & a half of glads to dig & some of dahlias, then dig trench & bury tops.  & them & carrots & what ever else there is to tuck under.    I finished yoke in dress so it’s all done now.   Prayer meeting night,   I pray God will bless each one there and help those they pray for & strengthen each of us as He sees we need.    I Praise Him & love Him & hope to be able to be with Him forever.    Received card from Nellie;   “She said” Dear Folks   Thought we had written you a card.   We received yours, saying you hadn’t heard from us.    J & Marcie & 3 babys were here after Jim Harnish died.    Hazel sent for them to come by air & they flew back too.   all of them are just fine.    Beatrice & Vivian were here too.   Two funerals a few days apart, less than a week.   Will tell you when I see you.   We appreciated the the apples, pears & vegetables so much.    I pickled all the pears.   Bonney Bell only took a few apples.    There were 20 folks here on Sat. evening counting babies too. (9 grand children)   I had a book report, to prepare during those 2 hard weeks, and gang last Thurs evening.   Saw Wyn at P. T. A. at Hollowien party at school & visited all evening with her.    Hope you folks are O.K.  Loads of Love  Nellie. “on edge of card & address. end she wrote ” that Audrey was here once last week. ” & that” Had to have new furnace  smoke pipe this week,   men just finished it.   Please Write again. (Well, you’d think we were a well, just old folks, they didn’t have time to be bothered with,   but, the old saying is,  every dog has his day. “I’m sorry, but neith of us are endepted to them,   We’d like to do by them as we would like to be done by,   but that’s out,   we’re just poor ignorant folks & I’m sort of glad in a lot of ways.   I hope they do know & live for Jesus as they say they do.   Oh God keep us closer to Thee. 

Fri Nov. 2. 1951./ 3. eggs today./ Oh, but, it did turn colder & Elbert went to Huron for fish & got a good big mess, he came back & cleaned enough for dinner, & I had onions, beets & potatoes ready to cook, so while I cooked the dinner & fried the fish, he went for the milk,    I gave him a cup of hot coffee & in a very few minutes he was back & food & drink was all ready & we ate & then he cleaned the rest of the fish & brought them inside to finish scraping them out & washing them.   it started to rail before he got home & after dinner the ground & trees were covered with wet snow,   he buried the dressings & stayed in for a while untill chore time,   then he carried the water & feed to hens “another hen died so there’s only 22 hens left” & then he got water from systern & well for us & waters low in the well.   then he cleaned out galvenized tub & put it & wash bench & a box in basement. & got coal up & then he fried a fry pan of fish & warmed the potatoes & made fresh coffee, after he drove up & got a loaf of bread.   he forgot to get bread & yeast cake while in Huron,    it’s cold & windy -night.  I Pray Oh God Thou will reveal my sin or sins & fill me with Thy Spirit

Fri. Nov. 2. 1951./ Page. 2830./ 3. this today./ please reveal my sins & help me    I don’t want to do anything wrong   I thank Thee Jesus, Blessed, Pure, True & Holy. Amen. 

Sat. Nov. 3. 1951./ 5. eggs today./ It. sure enuf got cold,  it started yesterday, to rain & snow & Kept at it all night untill a-bout 2-a-m.    it cleared off & stars were clear and bright & air crisp & cold.   & it’s been cold all day.   Elbert dug the glads & the dahlias & put them below & he’s done a lot of odd & ends & he is so tired tonight & his back & hip are hurting him,   he has taken a little more cold & it’s to bad,    for it gets after his back & hip each time.    I’ve been so glad I could be in where it is warm.   I cleaned the bottom of the cupboard & stowed the jelly & jams down there & cleared the top shelf & cleaned it a little  but it will need a more thour cleaning & then I’ll have to try to get the middle shelf & if I can the top part.    I’m about all in from moving out & moving in & cleaning.    I had potted a pepper plant & a tomatoe plant & I trimed them & had the mess to clean up,   I swept & trimed some rose cuttings & took care of them & had Elbert put some grape juice bottles out in a bag with several others & I had him put the old flour crock down below & there are 40 jobs more or less still waiting to be done.    I pray God will forgive me my sins & save my soul, Amen.    We received a card from Audrey,   she said she’d been painting there rooms.   It is snowing fine cold snow tonight & the wind S.E. & quite strong. 

Sun. Nov. 4. 1951./ 4. eggs today./  Wasn’t able to go to Church today,    but, am trusting to go again soon   its’s been very cold 27 degrees radio said.   ground is still all covered with snow & birds were hunting for feed    Elbert put some out but I don’t know if they got it.   he put the back storm door on today, for it’s so cold & house was cold,    but it’s warmer now.   cuts out cold air, he’s took more cold  cold & had cramps over his ribs,   I know how that hurts,    Well, it’s time I was in bed  20 minutes to one oclock,   I wrote sister Nellie a letter,    hope she takes it as I mean it, only in a good way, with all good wishes for her & hers.   I thank God for His Love, Grace, Power & that He cares for His own. Amen. 

Mon. 5. Nov. 1951./ 5. eggs today./ I did half the washing & got it most all dried in the house,  am just finishing rags  wash rags & towels    I didn’t have any thing to eat untill supper except 3 sunshine crackers & 1. cup tea    Elbert went to Lorain   he got the olive oil 1.69 & the dope for radiator 3.75   he went to Audrey’s and talked awhile & the only thing I could find out was that he see her & talked to her,   he did say Nellie & Bonita were in to Audrey’s a few minutes the other day while they waited for a buss,   but not a bit of news   he had to pay 1.75 for getting battery charged.   Well it’s cold out side & Georgie hung her wash out side & it froze before she could hang & pin them on the line,   Well I was to sweaty to hang mine out & since I did-n’t have to make & extra fire I dried them inside.    Elbert had to get push-ed into garage mile & ahalf or so down the high way,   had to get the

Mon. Nov. 5. 1951./ page. 2831./ 5. eggs this day/ battery charged so he waisted 2. hrs. getting car fixed.   he left eggs, but the woman was there when he went or came back so thats an extra trip,  he got bag of grain 4.60 & then he bought quite a few cans of food.  14.53 & fresh meat 2.37 & you could hold it in one hand & it wasn’t heavy,  that was olive oil & boiling steak & he got a short steak & sausage at Martins in Vermilion 1.28 & so thats the way the money goes    he got tea 87 cents & butter at A. & P. 78 cents so he spent 24.42. out of 46.90 “his check;”  mine wont be he for an-other week & I pay half & usually more than half,   I have to send 2.00 to vets for cards & car licence numbers. & 5.00 for Church & there’s something else I can’t just remember.   I wrote a letter to Nellie & Bonita & families & it was 1-a-m or after before I got to bed,   my blood presure is very, very low once more & we can’t get the milk again, for a while   calf has to have it but I believe the bad son is the one that’s to blame,   he likes lots of milk.   Mrs. K. told Elbert he was probly angry because she was selling us a qt every other day.    Now I have dishes washed & every thing ready for the morning.   I thank Thee Jesus & pray You will help us to get the milk at all Brod’s   they have good clean milk.   I Praise & thank Thee Jesus for things. 

Tue. Nov. 6. 1951./ 3. eggs today./  It’s been as miserable a day as we’ve had in a long time, sleet & cold rain tonight N. east & it’s lots worse in many other places, southern states are getting cold weather  Carolinas, Georgia, 30 degrees, Florida & California,  I can’t remember the temture of each one but it was much lower than it should have been,   Elbert went up here to a little store on south side of road across from Ruggles, and got a loaf of bread & a pig ham & bottle of coffee cream & he said sleet on wind sheald was so bad that he was glad to come right back   he couldn’t get any yeast in Vermilion & didn’t think of it in Lorain so here we are with out home made bread   guess I’ll have to made baking Powder biscuits & he didn’t get the sugar & I have 4 qts of apple sauce to can in the morning & some jelly,    Well, I don’t know what tomorrow will be,   the wind is strong tonight & the sleet & rain make it seem rather dreary, & my thoughts turn to the boys who are fighting in worse weather & conditions    Oh God, help them to call on Thy Name & to talk to Thee for Thou hast promised to hear & answer prayer in Jesus Name.    I do thank THee & Praise Thee for all things now & for ever more Amen.    I made 3. pies, 1. peach 2. apple    we haven’t had any in such a long time.    I’m not feeling very strong but am trusting Jesus will take care of my every need, Amen    Yesterday yards we filled with sparlings everywhere one looked, poor things. 

Wed. Nov. 7. 1951./ 5. eggs today./ Well, I haven’t done much today   been so dark yesterday & today   caned 4. qts. apples & cooked    We had 2 meals    Elbert helped get dinner, then I got supper.    It rained in heavy showers most of the night & part of the early morning.   so the snow all gone & not quite so cold all though air is chilly & nippy,   Elbert’s neck’s still bad    I’ve rubed it hard, but haven’t the strength to rub    makes him sick & he’s been willing to keep the woolen rag around his neck.   I believe it’s just a cold & joints are swollen, but he doesn’t 

Wed. Nov. 7. 1951./ Page. 2832./ 5. eggs this day./ I sent Nellie a letter but I owe Audrey & Gertie one,   Gertie never writes, but I love her any way as I do all the others.    I owe Martha a letter   she has written me sev eral letters now.   & I hear Mrs. Clyde Green is in the hospital,   So I should write her a few lines,    I haven’t answered Ethel or Loura Ann’s letters & Anabel’s & several more & I wont have Christmas cards enough to go the rounds this year & I don’t think I will send any,   I don’t see how I can, but still they are a token of Love & rememberance if they are taken that way.   Well, I thank God for my healings & Praise His Holy Name for ever & ever,   I pray for health both spiritual & phyicial and to be able to do more for Jesus in helping others come to Him    I thank Thee Jesus,   I thank Thee for all things Jesus, Precious, Pure & Holy, Amen. 

Thurs. Nov. 8. 1951./ 2. eggs today./ Well, I didn’t do much today   took care of beds & rooms cooked dinner & supper & washed dishes & peeled & quartered enough apples for 4 or 5 qts    will have to cook & can them in the morning, God Willing & I ought to finish the wash,   I didn’t get Elbert’s clothes done; Don’t seem to gather strength like I use to but perhaps by morning, God Will give me the needed strength,   He has done it several times or I should say many times before, tonight’s prayermeeting night & there no other place in the world I’d rather be, than in the house of the Lord     When I can’t go I feel so lost,    but. I feel His Power as they pray for those who are not there & for the sick    I thank Him for those who pray earnestly   those who trust & believe & I pray for each of them & their’s & thank Him,   He hears & answers prayer, Jesus never fails, it all way our fault in some way & when the way is cleared the anser comes through,  forgive us our sins which are many & reveal our mistakes to us & give us spiritual as well as phyicial strength & courage to do Thy Will in Jesus Holy Name, I thank Thee & Praise Thee Jesus, Amen.   It wasn’t quite so cold today   Radio says warmer tomorrow.   We had a foot of snow not as bad as 18. in. 

Fri. Nov. 9. 1951./ 3. eggs today./ One winter while Frank was still on the Lake the snow was 18. ins. deep,  Pa was here, he took a notion to go home   I put the chains on the car & went for the milk & mail    we got the milk at Duglas’s & mail at end of our road & highway, then when I got back I took him to Vermilion    the snow was drifted in the hollows & we went through up to the middle of the windows,   I got through into the tracks of the trucks & with care got pa to waiting room    there wasn’t any street cars running up my way but the expected a car from Lorain & said it would go back to Lorain,    I don’t know how he got home but he made it, and I did a little shopping & I came back safe & in a day or so, went to Sandusky train station & got 

Fri. Nov. 9. 1951./ Page. 2831./ 3. eggs this day./  Frank & his luggage & brought him back safe, the snow was deep & drifts were high    but, it had been packed on the highway by the trucks,  now we’ve had a food of snow & they are making a terrible fuss over it;   I’m wondering about Nellie, Bonita & 3 children, Martha & Audrey & Gertie,   hope they are all well, warm & have enough to eat.    Elbert’s neck is really bad   I feel sure it’s a cold in his vertebra’s a-gain     God help him to turn to Thee & Give Thee the Honor & Glory for all things, I thank Thee.    Well I did the balance of the washing while Elbert went to Huron   Dr. wasn’t there,    so he got fish, by helping fisherman wash a net or so & he came home & clean-ed enough for dinner & hung up the clothes out side for me While I looked after the dinner & sudsed & wrinsed clothes     & he carried 4 pails of water     I had them all washed & he only hung out the big pieces,   there’s been a good wind in S. & a nice sun all day,   they soon dried   I was all down at 1-p-m. I thank God for the strength He gave me today,   I caned 4. qts. of apples & did my usual house work.   Elbert went back to Huron & Dr. told him the same as I,    that it was his cold settled in his neck or vertebras,   he fix a bone between his shoulders & gave him an electric treatment,    I gave him 10.00 to pay for the exray he had taken this Spring of the bones in his hand & wrist & he paid 3.00 for todays treatment.    & I told him to bring the receipt so I could see that he paid it, so he did.    I think he ought to have his navel exrayed,    it looks as if its split below where it was sewed,    I will have to look after it, for he wont.    I pray God will take care of him,   turn his heart to Him convert & heal him & give him strength & courage to do God Will in Jesus Name, Amen.    I thank Thee Jesus & Give Thee all the Praise & Glory, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen.    Clear moon & 3/4  full    gas tank went dry tonight    Radio said it would be 35 degrees tomorrow. 

Sat. Nov. 10. 1951./ gas tank went dry tonight. / 3. eggs today./  Well I got up late   was to tired to rest,   took cat naps,   Elbert’s neck is still sore & pains him,   he hasn’t felt like doing much   it’s been a beautiful day   Wind mostly south, little west,   Elbert let hens out for 1/2 or 3/4 hour,  they were happy   ran around flapping there wings & playing scratching & digging   & then he put them in again so they wouldn’t catch a cold.   I baked 2 tins of bread biscuits & cook apple peeling for jelly & got it strained & ready to cook   Mrs. Hart “I believe she said her name was” & Mr & Mrs Hill & son came in & wanted some ever green trees so they took 5 or more.   Mr. Hart wanted to pay me 5.00 for them,    but I told her she was welcome, she said they were for her place but the boy “her son Mr Hill” wanted them,  I believe he cut the tap root off to short, but hope they will grow.   They wanted walnuts so we told them to pick all the wanted or could find under the walnut tree down by the Elm where the evergreens were,   people seem so greedy for the trees.   Well, Mrs. Hart said

Sat. Nov. 10. 1951./ Page. 2834./ 3. eggs this day. / We started new tank gas./ she makes candy & sell it 1.50 per. lb. & she’s going to bring us some, I hope she wont feel as if she ought to pay for the trees for I gave them to them with out such a thought;   I haven’t any use for them & if they can make some one else happy, they might as well have them.    Martha wanted just 2 & she hasn’t got them yet,   &, they don’t own that place either.    Been a fine day and quite warm.    I Praise God & Thank Thee Jesus.   I pray many will go to church & be converted & healed, Amen,   Wind went N. east before dark.

Sun. Nov. 11. 1951./ 2. egg this day./ We had several sermons today & tonight   & Elbert’s neck is still very sore   hurts him to move,   but he’s done his chores & eat his meals    I do hope it will leave him entirely & pray God will con-vert & heal him.   Oh Jesus have mercy I pray put Satan out of us & far from us & keep our home free through Thee. Amen. I pray Thy blessing upon all Thy people in Jesus Name Amen.   It’s been another beautiful day & warm enough so the flies & spiders are spining webs & flies flying around.   We saw a beautiful pheasant,    but, by the time I got my camera he was to far away for me to snap it.    he was a ring neck and surely a beauty,   he was right here under & between the evergreen trees,   they are so very pretty   seems a pity to kill them,  but the meat is wonderful flavor & right now I like some,    I’m much iin need of something for strength.    Well, I have Elbert’s neck & back rubed & feel as if I need some one to wait on me,    but, no such good luck for me.    I do thank & praise God   He takes care of His own, Glory to God.   Elbert cooked the ham “what was left of it” & he peeled & cooked carrots, onions, potatoes & cabbage with it & I made gravy & we had dinner 2-p-m.   Elbert had let hens out before & he put them in 3-30-p-m. & wind was still N. east, was quite fogy gone at 9-p-m. and it’s a beautiful clear moon again tonight. 

Mon. Nov. 12. 1951./ 1. eggs today./ A rainy day.   Elbert’s neck still bad, he’s done his out side chores & he went to Broad & got one more qt. of milk & Oh, but I need it   my pulse in my wrists pain me & I have a queer buzz from my toes to my knees telling me once more my blood pressure is very low & still I’m doing the most necessary parts of the house work.    I made 6 glasses of apple jelly today   cooked & washed dishes & I feel as is I’d worked hard all day,    been to dark to sew & I didn’t feel able to wash or write letters so I just didn’t try.   No mail today, armistis day. & they are still fighting & bible history is still working out.   Russia is slowly but surely gathering up the small countries & laughing because this country is so well educated that it is ignorant & this is called a christian country but still they don’t depend on God but are ignorant of the truth that’s taking place right before there eyes for the bible has told us Russia would do these things & why don’t the Rulers wake up,   I don’t know only what God has said,  He’d put in wicked Rulers in time. 

Mon. Nov. 12. 1951./ Page. 2835./ 1. egg this day./ in the last days, and they are in & our govement  they say is a terrible mess.   Oh God, have mercy & save my brothers & sisters & sister-in-laws my nephews & neices & there families  my cousins & there families & strengthen all Thy people in these last days and help us each to do THy Will & Way  I ask in Jesus Name and I Praise Thee & thank Thee Amen.   Be withe the deaf, dumb & blind  with crippled & bed riden maned, the oprhans widows & those bearing children & those who mourn, the sorely afflicted, tempted, & tried, the poor & humble meak & lowly, poor in spirit, the hungry, naked, sick miserable wreched & wicked, be in all the homes, prisons, hospitals  with all those who take care of them, be with the Missionarys & all those they look after & strengthen there faith, be with the Ministers, help them to be deeply interested in souls, even more than ever before, I thank Thee & Praise Thee Jesus, be with the Preists & Preachers, teachers & scolars & all the saints & give them each strength faith & courage, be with Thy Holy Mountian, Jeruselam & all her peoples & the slaves & all who are fighting and dying, help them to call on Thy Name for Thou hast said Thou would hear & answer prayer and Jesus We Know YOu never fail to Keep a promise   it is us that fail so utterly,  I know for Thou hast showed me many many times,  I thank Thee for all things great and small & give Thee all the Praise & Glory, for ever and ever & I pray THou will forgive us & keep us covered with Thy Presious blood, that Thy coming wont be on a Sabath or in the Winter, Glory to God in the Highest, I love Thee Jesus & Praise Thee, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen & Amen.    It’s been wasrm enough for flies & bugs outside & is not cold tonight    there is a fresh wind & puffy S. east, its sprinkled off & on this moring & rained in showers tonight several times & moon shines through once in a while full & clear.   Who gets full once a month but never, never gets drunk. “The moon”  

Tue. Nov. 13. 1951./ 3. eggs today./Well no mail yesterday & no check today,   I ought to have had it today.   Elbert got Sat. news paper & I, a bunch of papers from Mrs. Goll & card from Miss Clark, needing sympathy,  she been over to Cleveland with her sister for a week & came home feeling sick all day Sun but she said she feeling better on Mon.   We read in paper that Martha is in the Hospital,   they haven’t wrote a word to us about it.   I hope & Pray she will get well & learn to Know Jesus.   Been a rainy day.  mostly cloudy all day  S. E. turning S. W. wind.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray for Thy help Amen. 

Wed. [She corrects this to be Thurs below] Nov. 15. 1951./ Page 2836./ 3. eggs today./ Well, I washed & dried clothes few at atime in house, I got them all done   it’s been a beautiful day  sunshine all morning & untill late afternoon.  sunset cold & gloomy gray.  3 men came to hunt,   they ask if they could,   I told Elbert they could hunt in the North & West hollows  not on top of hill    they gave us a small rabbit.   I thank God for answering prayer,  I have been wishing for some wild meat.   We’ll cook it tomorrow.   My Check come Tues Nov. 13. I thank God for it  We ought to go to town but Elberts neck is so bad   guess we’ll wait a few days more.   I wrote a letter to Martha  a card to Audrey, Bonita, Johny, Miss Clark & & Mrs. Goll & letter to Mrs West   hope to get them mailed at least by Sat.   I hope to iron tomorrow.   & then I have a Kettle of apples to cook & can.   I rubed Elbert’s back & he’s sleeping,   Hope we get another card from Audrey in the morning.   Well I can’t buy christmas cards this yr.   I like to send them to let them know I & we still love them all.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus Blessed & Holy, Glory, Hallelujah.   I love Thee Jesus.

Wed. Nov. 14. 1951./ 0 eggs today./ I forgot to write in Wed’s. space. & wrote for Thurs.  -so for Wed. I only did the daily round & have been feeling to bad to do much of any thing  blood presure so low  feet & legs buzing clean above my knees & fingers & continuous pains where puls should be in wrists   We’ve had a few qt’s of milk now & I feel some better.   Praise Thee Jesus.

Fri. Nov. 16. 1951./ No eggs today/ Rawleigh man came & brought the winter green ointment 83 cents  he’s been sick in bed, heart, liver & stomach trouble   I test-ified to him & tried to head him back to the Lord & I hope he will go back to CHurch   he’s 70 yrs. old first of Jan.   he looked terribly sick.  Myrtle came in & visited a few minutes today,  they are doing quite well at Church.   She said Harry Miller can’t see out of his eye & has become so discouraged, but still she don’t go to him often & the rest don’t go either, I mean the Church folks.   I ironed 3 dresses & 3 work shirts & my skirt today & I’m very low tonight    I wrote Mrs. West a letter during the week & finished it tonight & now I’m going to bed, Praising Jesus for all things.

Sat. Nov. 17. 1951./ 2 eggs today./ Well, I moved the table & chairs & couch & swept & cleaned & sprayed & moved back again & I’m all tired out    I washed up all the dishes & cleaned the stove & baked baking powder biscuits for supper & fried two short steaks & they were sure good   Elbert went to town & he went & got egg money

Sat. Nov. 16. 1951 [should be 17th]./Page. 2837./ 2. eggs this day./money over to Vermilion on the lake 2.40 & he cashed my check & spent 6.38 out of it for food & he left at 3-p m. & got back after 5.-p-m   I had just finished my cleaning job & wiped up Kitchen floor  made up bed & shut the windows,  I washed & made biscuits & set down   hens didn’t get there supper.   Elbert met Mrs. Day  she said Harry had pneumonia,  his company had gone on & left him & they wrote he was a little better & Grace is in sanaatorum & about the same & _____ boy next to Grace is in hospital,   Mr Day is home & sick & she only has the two little girls with her & she fainted in the store while buying some food, the other day,  I know it’s been hard on her,  she isn’t very big or strong,   I pray all things turn out for the best in Jesus Name & that He will keep them & strengthen each one in all the ways they need.   I pray for Harry Miller, that the Christians will go in every day & be with him for a little while,   he’s laid there for 43 yrs. & how would we feel in his condition or how would Jesus feel if we didn’t visit Him in like condition,  Oh God, I pray we may put forth an effort to do our part in Thy work,   Jesus help him & strengthen him in all the ways he needs   I thank Thee Jesus & give Thee all the praise & Glory, Amen.   It’s been quite cloudy   sun  came out for a few minutes  3 or 4  times today,   it snowed early this morning round 2-a-m & then in heavy showers, untill noon & after that was when sun came out the few times   been cold & is colder tonight.   wind’s N. West & freshened up some tonight.    Elbert seems quite a lot better, he used some ointment we bought of Rawleigh man  winter green mustard & I can’t remember what else, he thinks it is better than the vicks he was using, but he washed & put vick & the flanel back on his throat tonight,   I thank God in Jesus Dear Name   he’s better,   we don’t have as much meat & milk & fresh greens & fruit as we should have, but then, there are hundreds that have much less than we do.   The net is a big one & drawing in day by day & soon Jesus will come.   No word from Audrey & because I didn’t tell Elbert to call her, he didn’t.  Elbert mailed cards & letters.  I’m so tired  I ought to be in bed   it’s 11-p-m.   I thank Thee Jesus for all my many blessings, help me to be worthy, Amen. 

Sun. Nov. 17. 1951./ No eggs today./ We were home all day & listened to sermons over the radio.   It’s been quite cold, sun shone through several times & then snow flurrys & some heavy showers so thick we couldn’t see the neighbors house.   I hope we hear from Martha tomorrow.   It’s been a nice winter day.   Elbert’s talking of going to fish house in the morning, his necks lots better. Praise God

Mon. Nov. 18. 1951./ 2. eggs today./ Well I sure riped up the good dress & pressed the skirt & had to cut a new waist,   I’d really be ashamed to take another dress and make it look like a spoiled old rag. stitch over & over, puckered & gathered, oh you can’t begin

Mon. Nov. 19. 1951./ page. 2838./ 2. eggs this day./ to emagine what a terrible looking thing the dress I had started and was to ill to finish,   I couldn’t help weeping, I had to rip it most all apart  then press it & pin it so I can bast it & then stitch again, this time I pray God will help me get it done so it will look good & neat and I wont need to feel ashame to wear it, it’s going to take time & patientce to do it right,    but, God Willing I’ll get it done,    it’s quite cold  sun did shine a few times, Winds been N. West, lots jof black clouds & some of verious colors, blue gray, pink gray, Yellowish gray & greenish gray, smoky gray & blue & white & pure beautiful white & bits of deep blue sky between them.    I caned 5. qts. of apple sauce.   It tires me to sew and on dark good & it’s so hard to rip out the dark threads,   I Praise Thee Jesus that the riping is all done,    but, sleeves,   I’ll try to get them out next & will I be glad when I have it done.  I’ll give Thee the Glory & Praise for ever & ever for all things Amen.  Elbert went to Huron hoping to get some fish, they have quite a few nets out, but to ruff to lift or pull any today.   Elbert went to Dr. L. & he told him he’d have to go to the health board in Sandusky & get a permit to get fresh milk, now isn’t that the limit, they go through the country & register the cows,    but, you can’t buy a qt with out a permit.   they said if he wanted to buy it for a cat they could sell it,   God help us & teach us what to eat & drink to keep our health.   He went to Killbrides & got a qt. tonight.    I sure do need it.   He’s going to Sandusky as soon as he can.   Perhaps I’ll write first   Well, I do thank & Praise Thee Jesus & trust Thou will see I get the milk.

Tue. Nov. 20. 1951./ 1. eggs today./ Elbert went to Huron helped men wash the nets   while they pulled them on the truck & they gave him a big pail of fish & he is going to try to take some to Harry Miller,   I do pray God will bless him with a healing such as Vermilion & the surrounding country has never seen before & We will Praise Him & give him to Honor & Glory forever & ever, Amen.   nice day thawed some (nice sun most of the day  I Praise Thee Jesus.   I riped rest of good dress & now I hope to get it sewed together again.   I scraped out the fish after Elbert cleaned them.  then I salted them & packed them .   & he has a few he hasn’t dressed out yet. but it’s so cold they will keep, & he hopes to take some to Mrs. Kilbride when he goes for the milk.  before noon.   Wind’s N. West   I feel to weak to get out & help.   We received a card from Audrey. A is working in Cleveland she said.  says they don’t know what’s wrong with Martha & they have taken several ex-ray pictures,  she’s beging to go home,  Dr. said they would see what exrays showed up Sat. & if they don’t find anything, she can go home Sat. but there wont be any one home to take care of her,   So now I’m wondering 

Wed. Nov. 21. 1951./Page 2839./ 3. eggs today./ Well, I did the washing.  Elbert washed his heavy union suit & his work shirt    I did the suds & wrinsing so arms are to tired tonight,    I washed 1. cotton blanket  also & dried them in the house & they are all dry but the union suit.   It’s been a bright suny day with a raw cold wind that goes in deep “to the marrow as they say”   Elbert went to Vermilion    he took Harry Miller some fish & apples & visited some with him,    he can see out of his eye again.  Praise God from whom all blessing flow,   & he’s feeling better & seemed quite cheery & bright, Elbert said.   Elbert talks to him  about the lake & the fisher-men & things going on & that’s one thing he’s in need of & then he needs some one to read to him & to talk over the things they read about & to read his bible to him & pray with him    43. yrs. laying there on his back is a long time    much to long,   I pray from the depth of my heart & soul Jesus will set him free & help him to be a living testi-mony to Him, Glory Hallelujah, Hallelujah, all Power & Honor & Glory truly belongest to Thee for ever & ever,  Amen, Amen.    Elbert did a little shopping for food   I gave him 10.00 & told him I wanted a couple dollars out of it, but he spent it all but 2.00 & he kept that    I told him to save 1.00 for the light bill or he’d be out of luck.    I want to make a custard Pie that will take 2. eggs & some rusk biscuits 2 more eggs. & I’d like one to eat once in a while again.   Elbert went over & looked at the place when the fish house burned down & yatchs the gas boats that were burned. 3. or 4 more spoilt & 7 or 8 were badly damaged,    he got some greens for hens & came home & ate a snack & drank a cup of tea & went to Mrs. Kilbrides for the milk & took her 2 doz. fish & a few apples & a small can of relish,   I made the relish last night, been wanting it,   used 2 onions a big bunch of celery a red tomatoe hot peper & 2 big green peppers & 8 sweet pickles    I put it through the course grinder & add little salt & black pepper & sweet pickle vinegar.    she sent us a dish of cottage cheese,   it had been over cook, but, since she filled it with cream we ate it    Elbert said she seemed so glad to get the fish apples & relish.    Well, she’s good to let us have the milk, it isn’t as good milk as I’d like.   Brode has wonderfully good milk & I seemed to pick up a little just on 2. qts. we had.   Well, I’ve rubed Elbert’s back & neck & he’s in bed & sleeping,   I do thank Thee Jesus for all things Truly Thou art merciful to me & to us & I Praise Thee Jesus. 

Thurs. Nov. 22. 1951./ page. 2840./ 2. eggs today/ God said the rulers would think to change times & seasons & so, today the rulers say, is thanksgiving day, but it’s really Nov. 29th. on ma’s birthday.    We didn’t even get an invitation,   Martha is sick & in the Hospital & we didn’t hear from Nellie & Bonita What they will be doing,   We can hardly eat & enjoy our meals thinking of the lives being lost in battle every day & night & to-day hundreds of people will gorge themselves with out a thought of those in battle & far from home   I pray God will hear their cries & help us to do His will & ways.   I baked 2. tins of bread biscuits, “1. tin of rusk biscuits & 1 loaf beside the other work I do each day, blood pressure low today    felt as if I’d land on my nose any minute, but haven’t as yet.   been mostly cloudy & got dark early & rained in both light then heavy showers.   I saw the Pheasent today    the hunters were across the ditch on Sarr’s corner near the Elem tree & they shot toward the South & male Pheasent rose up behind them & flew half way across the corn patch & lit & they never saw him,   I hope no one gets him,   he’s a beauty.    We didn’t have a caller today,   we had about a cup of oysters for our dinner & fried fresh fish for supper.   I can hardly eat thinking of the many who are homeless, cold & hungry.   I pray for them that God will hear them as they pray & trust in His care.   Elbert has done the chores & a few odds & ends & I have rubed his back & he’s in bed & I will go in a little while,   I want to read my bible & study it some.   We are getting letters from Red Cross, Boys home, & people that I get the tracts from, have put in a new press & want money to pay for it & I pray God will lay it on some one’s heart who have it to spare, to give at least part of it & that others will give untill it’s paid & they have enough & some to spare for ink & paper & other things they need,   We’ll give Jesus all the praise for He is worthy, Amen.

Fri. Nov. 23. 1951./ 2. eggs today./ Well it’s been quite a dark day, fogy part of time & a sort of heavy mist & light rain that kept everything wet out side to dark to sew & I only done the things that seemed most necessary.   Elbert clean the hen roost & he went to Huron but no fish.  he went & got the milk   Mrs. K. said the fish were wonderful but nary a word about the reslish, maybe they didn’t like it.  Not a word from Martha, either, or Nellie or Bonita.   Well I thank Thee Jesus for all things Amen.

Sat. Nov. 24. 1951./ page. 2841./ 3. eggs today/ Tried to sew, couldn’t see very well the sun was so bright from about noon,  the men that were here from Cleveland a few days ago came back today   they got 2 pheasents & gave us one   said they saw one rabbit but didn’t get any,  they saw a big fox we saw one a few day ago, he came from toward railroad crossing & cut across the field like a whirlwind.   Well we see the big pheasent go across the road toward Bessies place & in 15 or 20 minutes he came back & we didn’t see him after he got into the high weeds & grass.  Mr. Leslie Rug was here,  he saw the pheasent to, he had called looking for people to come to Church,  they have built a new church toward the lake from where Mrs. Moore use to be & the church was split for a long while now  they are all joined together again  Mrs. Bro2wn & Leslie Ruggs wife don’t go any more,   he & his wife are parted, he most lost his mind untill one Dr. told him, “that what ever it was he had on his mind was the cause of all his troubles so his grandfather took him to Church & went to the alter with him & told him to leave his troubles there with Jesus & when ever they began to trouble him get on his knees & talk to Jesus & trust Him and by & by all things would be O.K.   L. says he’s been doing it & he’s feeling well again & he believes his wife will come back & his mother-in-law all so.   & I pray God will take care of each of them in His own way, Amen.    L visited so long, I didn’t get anything done toward supper untill he left, he left some cards about the meetings they are having, every night except Mon. for 2. or 3. weeks, at Huron Ohio.   & I don’t know what, Yes, it’s the Assembly of God, Church  a branch of 31st st. Church,  it surely ought to be good, for they believe in the 4. gospels.  they belienve in healing for the body & soul salvation.   Praise God & Glory to Him to Jesus & the Holy Ghost for ever & ever, Amen, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Glory to Thee.   No mail, only the papers,   Elbert goes to Kilbrides for milk tomorrow.

Sun. Nov. 25. 1951./ 1. eggs today./ Been  a very dark cloudy day & tonight it was trying to rain,   We heard Rev. Buser preach tonight & he said the rain was freezing on the wind shelds making it hard to drive,    but, that a good number were out to Church,   he had a good sermon “Jesus the Wonderful Counselor,   I ate two meals today,   I feel so weak in my legs I do pray God will “in Jesus Name” fill & heal me,   I will give Him the praise & all the Glory.   I pray for each one of those who are so much in need.   I have been saved & healed, marvelously many times Oh Praise the Lord.

Mon. Nov. 26. 1951./ page. 2842./ 2. eggs today./ Been another gray day  sun did come through a few times.   I mended my 2 shirts   had to put big patches under arms, so dark it was hard to see.   We heard the launching of the big ore carrier at the shipyard in Lorain & heard Joe Coucher’s voice over the radio,   he said, he’d been working in the Ship yard in Lorain for 50 yrs. & had worked 9 yrs “I believe in a Shipyard in canada, & he’s he’s 79. yrs. old he said & his voice sounded like it.   I just can’t remember how long the ship yard has been there,    but, I think it’s been 56 yrs. 1895 I believe   I was 10 yrs. & Fern Opdyke was 12. yrs. old a big strong German girl, we were friends for several yrs. even after she moved with her parents & her two brothers Ted & Frank. to the Steele plant district at South Lorain,   now I don’t know where she is,  she married a George Smith & had children, then he was killed “so I heard” during the tornado in Lorain in 1924.   Our home on Elyria Ave. burned up in Feb. on the 9th, 1896. & pa bought a lot & built a little one story building,   the 3. boys slept in the attic & Gertie Nellie & I slept in a bedroom on the N. West corner on ground floor & pa & ma had the S. West corner & one lard room for Kitchen & dining room,   Audrey lived with Aunt Edith Breckenridge for several yrs.  it was Aunts house that burned down,  later, pa built on another room 28 ft. long & Nellie Audrey & I had a big bedroom off the end & had two beds & Audrey came & lived with us again   Gertie had the old room all to herself.   I lived there “When I didn’t work away” 21. yrs.  Was married in 1920 & moved here in 1921 on Aug. 16th so have been here 30. yrs.   It’s a long time   Frank died Feb. 19th 1933  this is 1951.  so he has been gone 19 yrs. come Feb. time is swifly passing.   I thank Thee Jesus for Keeping me all the years & pray I may be found worthy, in Thy Holy Name,   I will give Thee all the Praise. 

Tue. Nov. 27. 1951/ 2. eggs today./ Well it was mostly cloudy  sun was white & cold when it did come through clear & the wind has been quite strong, Sat. & Sun. easing off today,   it tried to snow today but melted as it fell,   I did out half the washing had two or three spells every thing went black, but I got it done & dried   Elbert’s head has felt bad for a few days again,   he tried to mend his shoe & laid the all down & couldn’t find it,  said he was sure he dropped it in the lower drawer, I’ve felt so bad I didn’t feel like hunting for it, but did look some & when he said he was ready to have his neck & back rubed, I got up & stood for a minute   then looked at the big chair & there on the floor inside

Nov. Tue. 27. 1951./ page. 2843./ 2 eggs this day/ the castor lay the all   I called him to come & look & he did & said, there he had set over it all day & didn’t see it   it must have slid of the chair,   Well, I’m glad he found it.   I often forget where I leave things & then find them but I don’t know yet what became of the 4 towels, 2 had been used & 2 were brand new,   I laid them on the chair in the bed room & thought I’d wash them before we used them & the 2 we had used a little I just lay there  after I had washed them, untill we need them and as far as I know, no one has been in my room except Miss. Clark & my self, so I don’t know where they are.   Seems like a still cold & Elbert said grass was froze when he was out at 9-p-m.  No mail today.   I mended my old dress tonight   I do Praise God & thank Him more than I can tell, for His many, many blessings,  all Praise & Power surely belongest to him.    The boat launched Sat. was 647 ft. long Named Philip R Clark & Mrs. Clark broke the bottle of champagne over the bow as it slid into the water,  this is the 288th built & launched at Lorain shipyards, the picture was in the Lorain Journal newspaper.

Wed. Nov. 28. 1951./ 2. eggs today./ Well, I finished the washing & Elbert washed out his wool work pants, he took them to the laundry in Vermilion, they washed the worse pair & I don’t believed they washed this pair, for the dirt squashed out of them terrible & waistband was terrible, but they look different now,  they look clean & smell clean & all the clothes are dry except them & again tonight my feet are buzing.   We have a letter from Inez Hunt & a card from Bonita Harnish,  they are O.K. both families,  We’re glad they are & thank thee Jesus for all things & give Thee all the Glory forever Amen.   It’s been a nice day,   I gave Elbert a dollar & he got a little piece of rib meat to boil   we tried to eat a little piece fried, but it was tuff so we made soup for supper,  that was more filling & easier to make,   Elbert didn’t get any fish.   We hope for them tomorrow or Fri. been mostly cloudy, wind went South West.

Thurs. Nov. 29. 1951./ 1. eggs today./   I tried to sew,   it’s been a bright suny day & not cold,   Georgia had a wash on the line,   & John Snyder & his wife & the men he hired with corn picker machine & two 4. wheel trailer & they hauled it to the corn crib. in about 10 bu. lots on each trailer, Elbert says 20.   John was all dressed up & he had to take off his top coat his suit coat & vest whele he over see the men putting the corn in crib with a corn loader & unloader,   the corn picker & trailers & workmen went south & John & Ethel “John’s wife” rode a way in a new car, in style.   Elbert’s back has been feeling real bad down between his hips.   I’m O.K. didn’t feel like getting up but ELbert brought me hot cup of tea & so, in a few minutes I decided to get up & try again, so, God blessed me & I got the meals & washed dishes.

Thurs. Nov. 29. 1951./ page. 2844./ 1. eggs this day./ Today is Ma’s birthday 95. yrs. old, Oh, God help me to be all Thine in Jesus Name I ask, I thank Thee & Praise Thee Jesus blessed & Holy.   I hope I can do a little more tomorrow on my dress, if sunshines so as to make it light.    We haven’t seen pheasent for day or so,   Winds been South west.

Fri. Nov. 30. 1951./ 2. eggs today./ Well, I did out what dirty cloths there was & then Elbert agreed to wash part of the grain sacks,    so, I washed 3. & he 4 & I wrinsed them in four waters,  they look real clean & clear,   I have to try to iron “God Willing” tomorrow & press Elbert’s pants   I have a dress & a few small pieces.   Wind S. West blew clothes almost straight out on line   sun all day.   I only got a very little done on my dress today,    but, hope to do more tomorrow,   I want to get it done so as to be able to go to church soon   I feel stronger today & thank God, for my healing, Glory Hallelujah, I Praise Thee Jesus.   I got Elbert’s back rubed & he’s in bed.   I’ve been reading DeHaan’s book, God’s Miracle Nation   its good to,  a reveiw & spirit freshner.   Wish we could go to Huron to Church  God help me to get my dress done I ask, in Jesus Name, & I thank Thee Oh Jesus all Honor Praise & Glory be-longest to Thee for ever & ever, Amen.  Glory, Glory, Glory, Amen.

Sat. Dec. 1. 1951./ 1. eggs today./ Well I sewed on my dress  got it back together, but the sleeves are wrong   seems there must have been some taken off from them   guess I’ll have to cut new ones.   I’ve got so thin the skirts to big around so I had to take it up an inch on the side seems & it’s still got something wrong at bottom of the waist,   so, I’ll try again, “God willing, ”   Elbert went for the milk & we had dinner at noon & then I sewed untill 4-30-p-m.  then put everything away & Elbert made the soup cooked the minute rice & put in two cans Chicken noodle soup,   I fried apples, he picked up a big bucket of apples in the park, that are as fresh & firm & not froze   maybe we’ll pick up some more, they are big nice apples   seems to bad for them to go to waist.    We went to Huron to the Assembly of God Church,  they had two Evangelist Rev. & Mrs. Harry E. Call, he’s a very bright lookiing young man & preaches with the power of God,  he sure belongs to God & he said, he beleived we ought to, be so filled we could preach with power   he said, one night he was preaching & got so filled with the Spirit and all of a sudden he couldn’t feel the floor under his feet so he jumped up & down & when he still didn’t feel the floor he stopped preaching & looked at the floor & those about him, for they were staring at him & then he hit the floor,   said he felt like he was still walkiing on air & he didn’t get over it for several hours.    I believe him  Glory to God, Praise the Lord, Glory, they anoited me & prayed for me & the power went from head to toe & I’m still hot & feel the power crossing through me Hallelujah God is wonderful & I know He never fails, when we live for Him Who died for us.

Sun. Dec. 2. 1951./ page. 2845./ 1. eggs today./ Well I didn’t get down to Vermilion this morning   the car battery is acting up, got to be charged.  & maybe he will have to buy a new one   We went to Huron tonight to Church,   they sure have good meeting full of power, Glory, they prayed for me last night & today the pain is all gone & Sister Willitts says when He heals us He heals the whole body, Praise the Lord, Glory to God, I don’t  I don’t know how to praise Him enough.   Jesus Blessed pure & Holy   I thank thee for all things & give Thee all the Glory. Amen.   We received a nice letter from Nellie yesterday & one Inez Hunt & we were glad to hear from them & that they were all O.K.   Inez wants apples & Nellie apples & potatoes & perhaps a squash.   No word from Martha or from Audrey.   WE have a new moon clear & bright & temture 59 degrees today   it’s been extra warm today, flies & bugs outside, partly cloudy, We let hen out to run, flap there wings & enjoy themselves for 1. hour & he killed one little hen she laid every 2 or 3 days, & we had it for supper,  she was fat, we had biscuits & gravey,   I made biscuits.  There were 8 or 10 went to the altar tonight; Praise Thee Jesus & Keep us.

Mon. Dec. 3. 1951./ 0. eggs today/Merlin’s birthday/ Merlin Monagon’s birthday Dec 3./ Elbert went Huron,   but, no fish,   he was not gone very long,   I got up when he left & toook care of beds & rooms & wiped up the Kitchen floor then we had dinner & then I washed dishes  then sprinkled clothes & ironed 8. grain bags & my dress & some small pieces,  Elberts shirt, he has only wore it twice & it has to be patched, it’s terrible the price we pay for good things & when they are washed, the filling washes out & they are no good.   I pressed his work pants   they are all wool  the one’s the laundry charged for washing & didn’t wash.   It’s truly been a beautiful day not cold   buts & flies flying around out side.  clouded up at 4-30-p-m. radio says wind & rain   Elbert spaded under some tops of dahlias  ground is-n’t froze, he dug up some dahlias he forgot to dig, they were O.K. & he said there were lots of angle-worms in the dirt.  Wind’s backed up to S. east tonight at 9-p-m. I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things.

Tue. Dec. 4. 1951./ No. eggs today/  Lenord Bonney’s birthday, he would be 69. yrs. old.   Elbert’s check came today, I had the food order wrote out, then I coppied it over, he thought he could read it better & so he got most everything I had on it   he hardly ever gets all of it.   I washed & scoured & cleaned untill all most just about a minute before Elbert came in,   he didn’t get any candy or ace cream & the food & drugs cost 22.63,  now I will have to give him $11.32 my half & 3.00 for milk  he thinks I don’t give him all I got & I ought to & he holds out his hand

Tue. Dec. 4. 1951./ page. 2846./ No. eggs today./ & says if you don’t give some money I can’t buy any thing more & he even gets very nice about it sometimes, he’s a good brother,  he does the shopping & helps cook, I was terribly sick at supper time, my bowels refused to move all day, then I took a drink of lemon juice & they sure did move & have moved 3 times today so I’ll have to look after them in morning.    was cloudy & rained in showers all early morning & un-till after 9-a-m. then sun came out nice & bright after dinner,   I had a notion I’d like to go with Elbert & said so,   but, he got ready to go before dinner & didn’t ask me to go,   he likes to go by himself.   So, I did the scouring & dishes.  We received a card from Audrey & Elbert a birthday card from Easel and she wrote a letter,   I’m wondering if he’ll really ans it.   It’s been a beautiful day out side, flies fliting about & the little bugs that fly in big bunches above trees & shrubs, also.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all our many blessings, Amen. 

Wed. Dec. 5. 1951./ 1. eggs today./ Well I did the washing  aired Elbert’s bedding & I cooked & washed dishes,   Elbert went for milk & then he painted the storm door one at back & the in side house door & dabed the grainery & cook doors & helped get supper – helped me make his bed up fresh & then I made up my bed & have dried up the clothes in side   I thank Thee Jesus & pray Thou will reveal to me what I ought to Amen. 

Thurs. Dec. 6. 1951./ 0. eggs today./ Elbert’s birthday  he is 69. yrs. old today and he don’t feel very well   got a bad pain in his left side and over the hip to back, his back & the back of his neck have been so sore & lame,   I made rice custard & baked 2 pies, “apple”, & two tins of biscuits & then we went to Huron to prayer meeting   had a wonderfull old time prayer meeting & I felt the Power of God   that’s what I crave for   I Praise Thee Jesus & thank Thee for hearing and answering prayer   I have been greeted & teated as one of there’s   it’s nice to feel at home with them  there  Glory to God the Father Jesus our Saviour & the Holy Ghost for ever & ever, Amen.   It’s been a beautiful day flies & spiders & bugs on out side & in, moonlight & stars clear & bright    I feel as if I’d like to get out & walk about.    Audrey sent Elbert a birthday card   she didn’t write on it.   she’s going back & forth to Cleveland to work & is to tired.    Elbert cleaned top of cook stove for me this morning. & he’s done several odd jobs. he’s beginning to walk, stooped, his back hurt so much.

Fri. Dec. 7. 1951./ 1 eggs today./ Been a fine day after the storm last night for it sure thundered & lightened & poured rain & was cloudy untill after dinner & it tried to rain at noon but at last sun really came out   wind was quite strong & shifted about & tonight it’s S. West. not cold.  Flies & bugs out yet & we have killed several flies in the house today.    Mrs. Day & Ebert came right after dinner & had a piece of apple pie & cup of tea & she so upset over her family,  Ebert’s been sick but he’s better again.

Fri. Dec. 7. 1951./ page. 2847./ 1. egg this day./ & back with her Grace is still in a home or hospital for treatment   something wrong with her   she has lapes of mind & Harry Jr. is coming home for Christmas,   he was sick in bed with pneumonia   Dr. told him it would take at least 10 day to clear his lungs & we all prayed & God answered prayer & he was up in 5 days    Oh; if each one was only stronger in there faith & those who have the Holy Ghost for they are or should be [she has written this in pencil between the lines] filled & are God’s & if they live for Him they can ask what they want, if they ask for the right things, The bible “God’s words” says ask & it shall be given, strengthen our faith & use us in Thy work, Jesus Blessed & Holy, Amen.   Well Mr. Day vexes his whole family most to death,  he tell Mrs. Day she’d be better off dead & says terrible things to the children, he told Ebert he’d Kick him right in the stomach  poor boy  he’s 17. yrs. old & only knows his mother is O.K. & takes care of him, but her nerves are about ready to snap,   she’s so tired out & so weary & she’s trusting Jesus will right all things, I pray He will will Keep her & talk to her & help us to do What ever we can for her,   every one seem to be having a lot of trouble    Tom’s mother is sick & Mrs. Wikel is slipping & Mr. McNeil has escape 5 times “car accidents” & his wife low blood presure & baby has been having ulsers in mouth & a young man. I don’t know has a cansar & some have been wonderfully healed   surely these are the last days.   Mrs. Day had only been gone a few minutes when Sister Eppler came in & told me of many things both good & bad that was going on.    We had prayer before Day’s left & before Myrtle left & I praise God it’s wonderful to be close to Jesus.   We had supper & I’m so tired & pray, Jesus to free me of any cold I may have & keep me covered with the blood & close to Him & that He will use me for His work, Amen.

Sat. Dec. 8. 1951./ No. eggs today./ I washed out the night cloths & what else was dirty & had more than I thought & so I’m tired to-night & I hope to get to get to church in the morning.   I’d like to have another dress, Jesus, please do help me find one that will fit & with sleeves & long enough,   We hope to go to Lorain this week, one day, if God’s Willing;    It was partly cloudy & rained tonight,  it’s is just like early Fall or Spring, out side flies & bugs enjoying Spring weather, got cloths all dried & put away.   I received a very pretty handkercheif, linen, with pink & white crocheted edge & butter fly corner   it’s very pretty & unexpected from Sister G[?]  I pray God will bless her & help me to return the pleasure & I got to send Anabell her crochet pieces she sent me $5.00 so I’d love to send her a gift that I know she would like   I pray God helps me to do the necessary things;   I thank & praise Thee Jesus for all things great or small.   Glory to God, Hallelujah, Amen.

Sun. Dec. 9. 1951./ page. 2848./ 1. eggs today./ Well I went to church in Vermilion this morning & to Huron, tonight & I do like Huron best although Vermilion is doing very well.    Praise the Lord.  I called on Harry Miller & he’s wishing to get out of bed,  Praise thee, Jesus, roust him & help him & teach him things he has never known in trusting Thee  fully Glory to God, Hallelujah, Glory, Glory, Glory, Amen.   The services were so good in both places & I was so happy to be priveledged to be in them some being saved & some being filled & healed & there faith strengthened,  Oh it’s truly wonderful, I Praise God for ever & ever, Amen.   It’s been a rainy misty day   it rained hard early this morning & they got lots of water at Vermilion & just this side

Mon. Dec. 10. 1951./ No. eggs today./ Been a beautiful day partly cloudy, but the most of it sunshine & so I tried to sew, only got a very little done, but hope to try again, God Willing.   I did my usual work  beside & I got up earlier this morning than I’ve been doing.   Elbert’s rupture has gone into the navel, he put his old rupture belt on to sleep in tonight   I pray, Oh God, Thou Wilt cause him to come to Thee & Thou will convert & heal him,  I know Thou art able;   I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee, Amen.    It’s a beautiful moon light night.    Oh Jesus, Only Thou doth know I pray Thou will show me What to do & give us each the words.   I thank Thee & give Thee all the praise & Glory for ever & ever Amen.   Nellie sent Elbert a Greeting card for his birthday  a big boquet of violets. 

Tue. Dec. 11. 1951./ No. eggs today./  It’s been mostly cloudy today   I couldn’t see to sew or read, so I looked at some of the films I had taken pictures on, When I was 27 yrs. old & the yrs. following  years 40 years since I took some of those pictures & they are clear films yet. & I’d like & album with a picture of each one in it,   it’s nice to look at them,  some I can’t just remember & Nellie has the picture of the old Mc.Guire house & I don’t have the film   Gertie spoiled it & Nellie stole it   she has it in her al-bums   I can’t see how her conscience lets her do such things for God sees & Knows & He says if we lie we’re not His and I wish she’d confess a lot of things she said & done before it’s to late,  not for my sake but her ownself.   Elbert went to Huron & got 8.86 sents worth of food, the price of food is sure terrible,   I had him mail out 6 U.S. post cards today,   didn’t get Miss Clark’s out with them,   so, it’s ready & I will see it goes soon.   He took Audrey’s, Bonita’s, Mrs. Goll’s , Mrs. Day’s Mrs. Hunt’s & Governor Lausche’s,   He & the Welfare worker sent a Christmas Greeting on a slip of paper with my old age check.   I Praise God I can have the check, other wise I don’t know what I’d have to do.   I’d be so glad if only I could work, I’m glad I can still get around & do a little & have Elbert with me.   I am still trusting God will convert & heal him.   Praise Thee Jesus.

Wed. Dec. 12. 1951./ Page. 2849./ 1. eggs today./ Didn’t do anything today only cook & wash dishes.   I gave Elbert 21.00 out of my check 5.00 for church & 5.00 for Audrey & 7.00 left after taking out 9.00 for a tank of gas.  & I have to give some for the collection for soldiers boxes & a box for Grace Day & Harry Miller. & D.V.A. & then, boys home & Miss Willitts & Health Department Sandusky.  Well I don’t know how I’ll ever make it & live but, God Willing, I try.   Elbert’s got to do something about that rupture & he should do it soon & we haven’t any money for that,  God  I pray in Jesus Name you will help me,   I will need help in several ways & I am trusting you will see to it that they will all get done Thy way, I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee the Glory be Thine forever, Amen.   I’ve been trying to get him to go talk to Huron Minister Rev. F.W. Swarthout,  he is a good man of God & if Elbert would be very humble & answer his questions & do as he tells him, I feel sure God would convert & heal him,  that’s one thing I can’t do for him,   but, Jesus could if Elbert would be humble & try,  Oh Jesus help him to give in & do Thy will I pray, I thank Thee, Amen.   been colder  snowed yesterday & today & is still at it.   S.West breeze, rather fresh.   I haven’t corked the windows yet, but guess I’ll have to,   gets cooled off here so fast after we shut the stove up,  seems like a still cold.   Only did daily round.   Now I’ve been hoping Elbert would go & be converted & praying & right now he’s talking to me about it, Oh, Jesus, Thou art able.  & I am trusting & depending on Thee only.   It was to dark to sew today   Elbert ask about what he was to do about his navel & I’ve told him again.

Thurs Dec. 13. 1951./ No. eggs today./ I washed & got it all done excep Elberts union suit & got them all dry.   It’s real cold all days & last night it was beautiful out side,  we had a heavy white fog   it froze & cleared off & the moon made every-thing glisen   I would have liked to went out & took a picture a two & it’s almost as clear again tonight,   I wanted to go to prayer-meeting so bad tonight   Elbert don’t feel good & he wouldn’t go into the church,   so, hear Lord am I, & pray Thou will keep me in Jesus Name. Amen.   I didn’t sew today & it was such a nice day.  We received Christmas card from Mrs. Goll, Mrs. Day, Mr & Mrs. Howard Page & family & Mrs. Nellye Mc.Carthy.   So I have to answer them before they pile up. 

Fri. Dec. 14. 1951./ No. eggs today./ It’s been mostly cloudy & snowing in heavy showers,   we have about 7. or 8. inches of snow    We have only done what had to be done,  we received a card from Nellye Mc. Carthy  Elbert was out back for pail of water & it’s snowing yet at 9-p-m. & now Elbert’s going to bed now & I’ll be going soon & then in the morning I must send the box to Anabell & papers to Carl Betz & a few cards to write.  Elbert’s navel is real bad,   I do wish he would go & have the Minister pray with him   I thank & Praise God in Jesus Holy Name for all things,   I pray He will help me know the things I ought to know right away, and, I give Thee all the Praise & Glory for ever & ever.  Amen Glory to God.

Sat. Dec. 15. 1951./ Page. 2850./ No. eggs today./ Well, it’s been cold all day and it sure clear & cold tonight   the windows are froze solid, Wind’s been all around & it snowed this morning & dark all morning   sun came out at noon & staid untill almost 5-P-M. then clouded up & cleared off again at dark,   I croched a butter fly, like the one that was in the handkercheif Mrs. Goll sent me for a gift for Christmas.  I Praise Thee Jesus for all things & I give Thee all Glory, Honor & Praise for ever & ever Amen.   We both been having such a distress in our stomach & bowels & we haven’t done only the most necessary things,   I’m trusting God will heal Elbert’s rupture in Jesus Name Convert him & make him whole in Thee & me also   I thank more than I can tell.

Sun. Dec. 16. 1951./ No. eggs today./ Cold all day, very cold, 17. people died trying to dig there cars out of the snow or shoveling snow from heart attack & 50 die in plane crash & so many, many more in car crashes or other ways,  it’s 2 above Zero  8. oclock tonight & we have to keep giving the stove a little draft & then closing it off again,   I staided up until 12 midnight last night & then Elbert got up & fixed the fire & again & again at 5-30-a-m. & then he staided up & set in the big & rested an hour or so then he killed a hen & dressed & cooked it,   We ate bacon & eggs for dinner & for supper we had Chicken, biscuits & gravy. & lemon pie.   It’s clear & bright & moon light & cold & we got Buser’s sermon over the radio & I thank God for all things, I thank Thee Jesus for the warm weather we had up untill this last week, when it turned suddenly very cold & we do need the cold, as it is natural for this portion of the world.   Well, Radio just told us tempture is zero & 9-30-p-m. & at that rate it’s going below by 2-a-m.  I Pray Jesus for all those who wont be able to keep warm & haven’t enough to eat & that Thou will take care of them through some of time  I thank Thee, Amen.

Mon. Dec. 17. 1951./ 1 eggs today./ Well, it sure was cold last night & I’ve kept fire for 2 nights & 3 with to-night,  isn’t so cold tonight, no frost on windows   they were froze so hard last night, they were white & on the front storm window in door, there were 2 dogs  one on, one pane of glass & one on the other 1 big & little smaller, even Elbert noticed them.   Elbert’s battery wouldn’t start the car so he went down & ask Rue Sarr to ride with him as far as Lorain, he came clear back home to tell me he was going with Rue,  I gave him Audrey’s money 25.00 & he said he’d give it

Mon. Dec. 17. 1951./ Page 2851./ money. 1. eggs this day./ all back to me & I’m going to see that he does.   He enjoyed the afternoon  bought the battery 21.63 cents tax & paid for it & went & got a little can of song seed for Jacky & then he carried that battery out West Erie to Oberlin Ave. & got a ride with a young man Who said he was a truck driver & he’s been all over the country   has a wife & 3 child-ren in Oaklahoma & he was on his way back to Detroit where he would stay tonight & then hit the trail for home  he said,   he wanted Elbert to go with him, he said it was a long lonesome drive,   Elbert offered to pay him, but he wouldn’t take it,  then he ask Elbert again at end of our road if he wouldn’t go home with him, but Elbert said he told him, I would be able to the chores & carry the coal & water & take care of the hens & he said take her along she’ll be welcome but he told him no & he visited a few minutes & went his way,   they had stopped at Blaha’s & had coffee & Mr. Blaha, had a stroke 3 months ago & isn’t able to work & another man has leased it & he’s going on with the work, it’s a gas, lunch, & sleeping places for men on little sheds or bunk houses. trucks & truck trailers.   Well Exton is dead,  he was 84. yrs. old.  Well I set & wrote cards & have part of letter wrote to Nellye McCarthy.  I have to write to Miss Willitts & sister Nellie next.   I went to bed 2-30-a-m & got up 11-a-m  Elbert went about 1-30-p.m.  Radio said we are in for an-other cold snap then I hope it won’t be bad for awhile   makes me to tired  sounds frosty on the rails but none on windows tonight.   Elbert gave me back 3 dollars of the 25  so there’s only 22 come to me.   he’s feeling bad   neck cords on right side of his neck swollen so hard   & I rubed his back & neck & put hot flanel on neck & he’s sleeping,   I know he is terribly tired   he carried from end of road home & they are heavy things.    I thank God he’s no worse off & that his navel is healing, for he said it felt like it was kniting together & it itches   Oh God, I Praise Father Son & Holy Ghost for ever & ever Amen Glory Hallelujah.

Tue. Dec. 18. 1951./ No. eggs today./ Dave Hunter’s birthday,  he’s 66 yrs. old.  Not quite so cold tonight   strong fuffy wind cold & raw snowed last night .  road are very bad  Radio says, wind picked up snow & took in White Clouds over the fields, trees were coated in white this morning as they use to say a study in black & white very pretty. 

Tue. Dec. 18. 1951./ Page. 2852/ No eggs today/ Elbert looked as if he was all most froze when he was out side a few minutes,   he tried to get the new battery in,  he got old one out O.K. but there seems to be a little difference in the posts   maybe he’ll get it tomorrow   he doesn’t feel very good & lifting the batterys don’t do him any good.   We got a Christmas card from Nora. Cali. one from Rev. Mr. & Mrs. Gurney & Lolita from Washington & one from Carl Betz wife & Son California   one from Ivy S. Guy. Arlington Va.  a little one from Epplers Vermilion, one from Bessie Seniff, Lorain, & one from Nellie, Elyria.   & I do hope to send some cards to those far away.   I thank Thee Jesus for Thy Love & care & pray for Elberts soul & health Amen. 

Wed. Dec. 19. 1951/ 1. eggs today./ Just wrote cards & letters all day   Elbert got car running & went & got the milk & did out side chores, he’s begining to worry about hisself,   I do hope & trust for the best,   I’m trusting Jesus will heal him.  he wants it done in a hurry now.   God please help us.  it’s not as cold as has been but wind’s blowing tonight & house cools off  fast.    I thank Thee Jesus for all things.   We got a few more cards today.   I pray I can get all mine mailed out as I want them to go.

Thurs. Dec. 20. 1951./ 1. eggs today./ Been dreary day   rain & rain with ice balls  snow is wet & sloppy.  I’ve tried to get cards all done but have to have 25 more yet.   We received a few more today.   Elbert & I saw a flying squiral run up & around on the walnut tree & take a flying hop over to the evergreens,   he wasn’t very big  redish brown in color & quick as a flash,  we saw him twice   Pa said long ago he hadn’t seen any for yrs. & it’s the first one I’ve seen since I was 10 or 11 yrs old.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for Thy Love & tender mercies & Pray for Elbert,  I’m trusting & believing for his convertion & healing in Jesus Name, I thank Thee & Give Thee all the Praise & Glory. Amen.   Wind’s South east tonight. God help all the Nations. 

Fri. Dec. 21. 1951./ No. eggs today/ Shortest day in the yr.   Well Elbert didn’t get to town but he did manage to get the milk   he couldn’t start car Thurs & it didn’t want to start today  I prayed God would help him start it. 

Fri. Dec. 21. 1951./ Page. 2853./ No eggs today/ after he had tried several times & give up I told him to go try again,  he did & I Praise Jesus & thank Him.   We been home all day   I got all the cards I have wrote & sealed & ready for the stamps & I made out two money orders 2.00 each for Father Flanagans Boys Home, Boys Town, Nebraska & one to Erie County Tuberculosis and Health Association, Court House, Sandusky Ohio.   I received a card from Mrs Mary Vedovich Lorain Co. Home Elyria Ohio.  she sent me a very pretty hand kercheif May God Bless her and Keep her.   We received a few more card,  I have 2. doz. yet to go,  I have to buy yet.   Cora didn’t write a word but I wrote a few lines to her & Nora & Carl & his wife & Son & to REv. Johny & Bonney Bell & Nellie & Bonita & Rev’s. Harwell’s, Hance & Eppler & Swartout   Well I have 29 to go & as many more to do   I thank & Praise God for helping me & hope I’ll get them all done.   I pray & trust for Elbert’s healing.   I thank Thee Jesus,  it’s so hard to wait, but I know You will do it.  convert & heal him & fill him & me, in Jesus Dear, Holy Name.  Amen.   I thank & praise Thee for All things & that they will work out for Thy good & Glory Amen.

Sat. Dec. 22. 1951./ 1. eggs today./ I washed & wiped up floors & darned a pr. of socks & mended Elberts work shirt  put a big patch clear across the shoulders, cooked  washed dishes  took care of bedrooms & crocheted the rest of edge on butterfly corner hankercheif.  yellow & the kercheif is yellow linen  Audrey gave me a bunch of them.   Gas tank came & I paid him 8.76 postman brought an other bunch of cards & Inez Hunt sent 1.00 in her card & I gave Elbert 9.00 & he had 10.00 & he mailed my cards and as usual didn’t keep Rev. Hance card out & find the address & put on it I had Rev. Mr & Mrs Hance & Lorain Ohio but no number or street,  & he put Flanagans letter in with out money order,  he did the rest O.K.  he went all the way back & put money order in & sealed it   he said & he gave me the stubs.   MIss Clark wasn’t home he said & he didn’t pay light bill, so that’s another trip & I don’t have enough to pay it now & I gave him enough, but, that’s the way it is when I can’t go along.   I need a dress & pray I’ll be able to get one before much longer.   It’s been a fairly nice day   was very cold last night again, but sun shone most all day   Elbert had little trouble getting out the drive   he can’t seem to back up & keep on the drive way but he only had to take out a little snow & was O.K. & gas man had to do same thing.   Cloths all dry  so I’m going to bed,  it after midnight.  I praise Thee Jesus for caring for us & saving my soul.

Sun. Dec. 23. 1951./ Page. 2854./ 1. eggs today/ Wasn’t so cold, thawed today, & snow settled a lot.  WE put feed out for the birds,  they ate greetily  poor little things,  we often think life is so hard but the birds “if you watch them,” have a very hard life at times, some birds have compassion on the old ones & even feed them & some five as care free & the world in general.   If only the people would read God’s Word & abide by it for it says, the World will be going on as in the Days of Noah, When Jesus will come & call his own & the rest will be lost.   Oh Jesus help me to be able to do Thy Will    I thank & Praise Thee.  I’m trusting & believing Amen,   Some sunshine, South west wind, Radio says snow tonight.

Mon. Dec. 24./ 1951./ No. eggs today./ Elbert saw 2 flying squirrels & 2 rabbits this morning,  he took 2 oyster crackers & some wal-nuts out & the squirels came & ate & played about for an hr. or so,  he saw 4 boys hunting & saw them shoot & kill one rabbit, the other one was on our place & he fed the birds, Red birds, sparrows, ground sparrows, snow birds, & 4 mourning doves, blue Jays & few sparlings around the grainery.   I finished my cards & got them all ready to mail   hope he can take them tomorrow.  & put ’em in Post box.   Mr. Hill brought box of candy to pay for the trees they got,  they sure acted as if they had stole them, “they were greedy” took so many   acted as if they’d like to take ’em all.   Well I didn’t get ironing done or bread baked,   so, tomorrow is Christmas a Holy Day.  & we will keep it so.  & Wed. God Willing I bake & iron.   I wiped up floor Sat & it begins to need it again.   I want to crochet 2 or 3 more hand-kercheifs corners & edgings yet. & finish Annabels chair back & arm set   one arm piece came up missing, so I have another partly done & hope to send them soon.   I’ll be glad to get to work again, hard to set & write cards.    I do thank & praise God in Jesus Name for all our many blessing & I’m trusting for Elbert’s convertion & healing.   I thank Thee Jesus & give all the Glory to Thee for ever Amen.

Tue. Dec. 25. 1951./ 1. eggs today./ I Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost. Glory, Glory, Hallelujah, Hosana to His Name.  We see 5 morning doves & put grain out for them and feed for all the birds   Elbert cooked a hen for dinner, I got up & took a bath & then made biscuits he creamed the potatoes & made the gravy.  & took up the dinner  we listened to the radio but the most we got was a lot of noise, not much of anything  that was of quite & worship. And it seemed alot of the programs  No. sunshine today. snow between midnight & 1-30 & heavy rain in showers from 5-30 untill daylight.  then light showers from a-m

Tue. Dec. 25. 1951./ page. 2855./ 1. egg this day./ untill 4-30-p-m. when the light wind or breeze changed from S. West to N. West and a heavy frozen white fog came in.   so thick we could see Railroad trains only things close home.  We were alone all day & we didn’t even get an invitation out to dinner from any one no a soul & no one even thought to bring us a few bites that would taste so different from what we have over & over again.  Well it’s O.K. I’d like to have to helped some poor, souls in our plight.  We had enough to eat   it’s little nick macks We’d have liked.   I would rather went to church, than to eat meat & other foods.  I thank God for our blessings & for so many healings for saving my soul, for teaching me his word & helping me to do His ways,   I’m so sorry it wasn’t possible for us to get to church, but I don’t like, the Evergreen & gifts for Christmas when we worship Christ   we should bring gifts to be used for Him, for His work, but children are taught to look for there gifts   Santa Clause Evergreen trees & personal gifts & Jesus is forgoten.   almost through greed and selfishness.   Over 700 have been killed in one way or another since Fri. Dec. 21. 1951. God help us.

Wed. Dec. 26. 1951./ 2. eggs today./ Was Cloudy all morning untill 10-20-a-m. then began to clear off & was clear at noon.   & staid untill sunset,  sun stays so white.  but looks like a nice Feb. mo.   We watched the little squirrels,  I tried to get the picture of one eating a walnut, his back against walnut tree trunk & sitting on a little limb about as big around as. butt of my thumb, such a pretty little fellow with a big bustling tail. & the birds mourning dove (5) came & filled up on grain, then sparrows, chippys, cardnals, snow birds, & blue jay  little sap suckers were here & two blue birds.   I haven’t seen the robbins for a few days now.   I did my ironing & I have the chair arm piece almost half done again I finished the hand-kercheif.  hope to do several more,  It’s been a beautiful day.   Elbert took my pack of late cards & mailed them in Huron,   I was so angry about it but prayed & prayed God will take care of them & get them delivered safly.   I praise Him & thank him.   We received a two layer box of cholate candy & 2. handkercheifs apiece & Miss Clark sent another scarf  some cheap Christmas cards & some stamps   that’s 3 scarfs she’s dumped off on me & what cards & stamps she had left over, she says she give away what she gets & don’t want & she told me she expected things from them she gave them to but, I don’t feel I’m indebted to her,  I don’t care for the left overs,  I just have to give them to some one else that thinks they can use them.   I hope to try to get at my dress once more & see if I can get it done   I’m much in need of it, just now.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things Amen. 

Thurs. Dec. 27. 1951./ 2. eggs today/ We were going to Church, but last minute

Thurs. Dec. 27. 1951./Page. 2854. [sequence would be 2856] / 2. eggs this day./ we didn’t   Elbert took car up on the highway   had to have fuze put in for lights, then we ate ham for supper & he ate to much fat & it made him sick, he didn’t want to go & even after he said he would & would go in with me, he got to talking about going & said he supposed I had him in a pinch now since he said he’d go into church with me.   he must feel guilty.   Well all the birds were here feeding but we didn’t see squirrels to-day. Cleared off in the night & Stars were very clear & bright   wind “or breeze” went S. west & & sun came up bright & clear & white   it got cloudy, just thin fleecy white clouds at 3-30-p-m.  Sun turned to gold & then blood red as it set.   it’s been a beautiful day & today’s for March 1952.   It’s cleared off again tonight.   I do Praise Thee Jesus for Thy Love & Care & saving my soul,   I pray Thou will help me to praise Thee in Spirit & I’m still trusting & believing for Elbert’s healing & convertion.& I thank Thee Jesus  May all the Glory be Thine forever & ever, Amen.

Fri. Dec. 28. 1951./ 1. egg today./ New moon,   but, to cloudy to see it  wind was puffy last night & colder & partly or mostly cloudy all morning   sun came out at intervals,   but, got thick like a gray blanket at noon & is that way even now at 9-p-m.  wind backed up after dark S. only a little west stronger & still puffy.  colder & raw.   We received letter from Audrey & she ask that we ans. right away so I did & Elbert went to  Huron 4 miles to mail it    I gave him 25 cents to get some tea & he broke the dollar he had to get to yeast cake   we could have got along with out,  he didn’t pay the light bill 2.20 I can’t see how it could have been that much,   but, every things so crooked.   I baked 2 tins bread biscuits, set it at 4-30p-m & baked them before 8-30-p-m.   I am tired & all out of fix just because things are done wrong when I can’t go get them done myself,  I pray God will in Jesus Name fix things right.   I found I hadn’t paid for the tank of gass that leaked, but I did pay for the last one they brought.   So all is well, on that point,  but now they have been charging 8.76 per tank & they notified me now that they have raised the price to 9.79 per. tank, 1.03 raise.   I can’t see how we are going to manage when we first started using the tank gas, it lasted almost 4. months after a time it was only 3 mo’s. a little short of that at times & now its 2 months, some tanks, & nnow they want more money for less gas & soon if it continues it will be 8.79 a mo. & then they’ll be wanting us to just give them a donation once a mo. with no gas for us.   Oh God, what’s to be done.   I thank you Jesus for all things & pray we may do Thy will & ways untill you call us home & May all Praise & Glory be Thine. Amen.

Sat. Dec. 29. 1951./ 2. eggs today./ Elbert went to Vermilion, he borrowed 1.50 from Mrs. Otis West, she seemed glad to loan it to him, he said he paid the light bill, 2.20, got the greens (turnips) for hens & came back home,   I had washing partly done, he ate a bowl of hot soup & drank cup & tea & carried

Sat. Dec. 30. 1951./ Page. 2855./ 2. eggs this day./    2. pails of cystern water & emptied the slop pail, & then went for the milk.  by that time, I had cleaned potatoes & carrots,   I had cabbage sliced & iin fresh water,  so, I put them on to cook in the left over ham broth & finished my own washing & got his half done,   he decided to wash his union suit, shirt & socks & he sudsed & wrinsed, so I was glad of his help for I was getting to tired  they are all dry except his wool underwear  my wool petticoat & his work shirt & socks.   I cooked, aired beds & rooms & made beds & now I’ll read and fix fire & go to bed.  So I thank God in Jesus Name for His love & care & for all things. 

Sun. Dec. 30. 1951./ 3. eggs today./ It’s been a very fogy day,  sun came out for a few minutes then fog blew in thick from N. East    We were home all day & listened to Rev. Bueser preach tonight.   Thought maybe girls would be out, but they didn’t com.  maybe they will tomorrow.   I thank God for my bible & His Wonder Word to us & Pray He will still lead us all, His way.   I thank Thee Jesus.   Be with Time all over the world & strengthen all our faith in Thee.  We will give Thee all the praise & Glory for ever & ever, Amen.

Mon. Dec. 31. 1951./ 2. eggs today./ Received answer from Sister Willitts,  but none from Sister Hance or Eppler,  I’m trusting God will see that they received cards & money & that they will let me know.   I thank Thee Jesus & I’m going to believe for same answer from those. two & from boys home & Sandusky.   Elbert went for milk & had a chat with Mrs. Kilbride,  I hope he don’t tell her all our afairs,   but, he does tell her things.   I’m still believing for his salvation & healing & that I may receive the Holy Ghost,  I thank Thee & give Thee all the praise & Glory for ever & ever Amen.   I pray Jesus Thou will bless all of thine & help us to live for Thee forever & ever Amen.   I would liked more than I can tell to have been all these weeks, in church more than I can tell & not a soul has ever called on us.   Oh God, I feel I walk alone with Thee.

Tue. Jan. 1. 1951./ [sequence is 1952] / 3. eggs today/ I cut out a sleeper jacket for Elbert yester-day & today I got it all done, but, hem in the bottom & sewing in the sleeves & bottoms & button holes & then I got supper  washed dishes & crocheted the edge on the little handkercheif, that I made into a baby bonet.  I’m so tired can’t see very good & it worries me,   but maybe I can finish jacket tomorrow,   he’ll have to have the pant to for he has hole in seat.  May God help us & me  I need a stronger faith & more strength, Praise the Lord for ever & ever Amen.

Wed. Jan. 2. 1951 [sequence is 1952]/ 2. eggs today./  I finished stitching on Elberts sleeper Jacket, mended old jacket & put patch on pants, they may wear a little while yet.  then I cut off 3 inches or 4, from bottom of my nightgown & rehemed it & made a strainer bag for sistern pump  swept & took care of beds & rooms & cooked & washed dishes & I’m so tired my whole body is trembling,  may God help us. & I do pray for all the souls all over the world that don’t know Him that He will help them through some of His to really know Him Glory to God in the highest I Praise Thee Jesus for ever & ever.

Thurs Jan. 3. 1952./ Page. 2856./ 3. eggs today./ Well I got up before noon & helped get the dinner & then mixed enough bread batter into a loaf for 2 big tins of biscuits & the  I fixed a tin. of apples & baked them for supper & Elbert put a small slice of ham on & cooked it tender & warmed the peas & potatoes & we had a hot bread biscuit & tea for supper & then I did up dishes,  I’m as tired as if I’d been working & now the weather has been beautiful not very cold although it did get real frosty before daylight & I added one more blanket,   it snowed a good blanket about an inch thick, sun came out early & thawed a very little from 10-a-m until 2.p.m. & at 6-p-m or so,  began to cloud up, thin white wind clouds   moon & big star near it have lacy vale over them.  todays weather is for month of Oct. 1952./ Started getting colder at 4-p.m.  I do Praise Thee Jesus for all things & pray for the souls who know Thee not & who live for the things of this world, instead of the Spirit.   God help us I pray,  before it’s forever to late,  Praise God forever & ever in Jesus Name Amen.

Fri. Jan. 4. 1952./ 1. eggs today./ Well I mended Elbert’s union suit & cooked two meals & didn’t feel able to do that, but I thank God for the strength he gives me each day.   Elbert got his check this morning in the mail,   so, he had wrote down the groceries we needed & he went to Huron & got a few things & I had dinner most ready when he got here,  he got saucage for dinner & a short steak for supper (70 cents) & no juice in it,   Well, after dinner he went to Vermilion, he paid Mrs. West Sr. what he borrowed & never put in a quarter for the use of it.   I’ll try to give her a chrocheted handkercheif, if I can.   I want to do one for Mrs. Donovitch & a piece for Mrs. Goll.   I received a letter from Mrs. Bracket this morning, a nice letter, to us Elbert & I both.   I finished the edge on a kercheif I started long ago & did my daily dozen.   It’s been a nice day sun came out about 10 a m  it rained before morning & everything was a glare of ice but he hadn’t any trouble getting out he owed for a ham 3.22 & 1.00 for gas & after he got the groceries he had 3.78 or a few cents left,   but, he thought that was terrible   I alway give  give him half of the amount he spends, so I owe him $19.09  I’ll give him 20 thats off I can give him for I have to save out 5.00 for church 5.00 for Audrey & he gave my 1.00 he borrowed of her

Sat. Jan. 5. 1952./ Page. 2857./ 2. eggs this day./ money, he has 20.00 yet to pay & five for gas & 5.00 for coal, so I don’t have much either, Miss Willits wrote & thanked me for sending her 5.00 at Christmas but Mrs Tom Eppler never sent a card to say she got my 10th for Church & it’s been 2. weeks, so, I had Elbert find out today   he ask if she got my card & she said yes & when she didn’t offer to say she received the 52.00 he ask if she got it O.K. & she mearly said yes,   but, she hadn’t had time to write & thank me.   I haven’t heard from Sister Hance either, she’s in Lorain. I thank God they received it safe as I had just tucked it in with there Christmas rememberence cards.   Mrs. West says her mother went to California with her son & his wife & that they ought to be there by now.   It’s still a queer world.   I had him call Audrey to see what was wrong. for she said she was coming out & she didn’t come & didn’t write, but everythings O.K. she said & everyones well & Nellie was there & she waited for Elbert to do the talking,   so, maybe that wasn’t convienant either    she had thought Martha might come,   but, maybe she couldn’t   I’m glad there’re all well.   Mrs. Bracket said Nellie was talking to her & she guessed we had to take care of ourselves When we got to be our ages, Nellie’s mouth is to big sometimes.   I’m sorry.  I pray God will forgive us our sins & help us to learn His ways;  I Praise Thee Jesus for allthings. 

Sun. Jan. 6. 1951./ 3. eggs today./ Elbert got up & took his bath & I slept late, I’ve been so exausted & I don’t sleep a sound sleep at any time after he had his breakfast,  I unlocked my door & opened it,  let it warm up so I could shut it & take my bath    we ate a late dinner creamed potatoes ground beef with gravey in with it brocolie & rest of the shank meat & bones & I made a little rice soup for supper & we will have enough broth for dinner tomorrow.  I hope, Sun came through a few times before 2-p-m then it clouded up & got quite dark.   looked as if it would be snowing   it tried to,   but didn’t .   I thank Thee Jesus for all who pray earnestly for us & I believe God will soon turn all things His ways.   I Praise Thee & give Thee all the Glory for ever & ever & pray They blessing on all Thy peoples everywhere

Mon. Jan. 7. 1952./ 2. eggs today./ Well all I accomplished today was the buttons & button holes in Elbert’s sleeping jacket. the rest of the day was the usual routine, it’s been quite a dark day, but, I hope for a brighter day tomorrow & to get a little more done if possible.  I Praise Thee Jesus & I’m still trusting & believing, Jesus never Fails & I know if we are obeying   He won’t fail us,  Praise Thee Jesus for ever & ever.

Tue. Jan. 8. 1952./ Page. 2858./ 3 eggs today./ It’s been a dark gloomy day, was a little lighter at noon & untill a bout 3-p-m, but, from then on it begin to get so dark    I tried to sew on my dress, it’s dark blue & hard to sew on,    so, I didn’t make much headway   Elbert feels so bad his stomach doesn’t work off the food & he’s looked sick fro several days now,   he’s worried about his rupture & I’m still trusting in Jesus He will convert & heal him in His own way,   I thank Thee Jesus & give Thee all the praise forever & ever Amen.  Oh, God, in Jesus Name  I trust help Elbert to trust Thee also. Amen.

WEd Jan. 9. 1952./ 3. eggs today/ WEll, another dark day   we’ll be glad to just see the sun & if it gets so hot it almost scorches us we’ll be glad to see the clouds, my feet’s been cold for two or three days now & it isn’t because there tirty.   I couldn’t sew   I tried to crochet a little & just did my daily grind I ought to have wiped up the floor but didn’t Elbert went & got the tire & iner tube fixed up & then went to Huron & back, for the milk & home    I ought to wash out what few dirty clothes there are for we’ll have blankets to wash,   I will be glad when winter is over again.   I pray Elbert will be converted & healed in Jesus Blessed Holy Name, then we can worship the Lord together, I thank Thee Jesus for all the promises & for all things, there are many things we can’t seem to understand,   but we pray all things work out for 
Thy good & Glory, Amen.   We thank Thee for all we have I believe Thy word & know when things don’t come   It’s my fault in some way, How glad I’d be to have a friend Who has had more experience than I to talk to, I feel I walk alone, here with only Jesus to talk to inprayer.

Thurs. Jan. 10. 1952./ 1. eggs today./ Well, with Elbert’s help I got to washing all done,   he carried the water & he washed his union suit & 2 work shirts & 2. prs. socks & I did the rest the we both got the supper & after I rested    I ironed 3. work shirts my under skirt chair back cover & 2. handkercheifs then washed it dishes,  I’m to tired tonight lots to tired,   but, I thank God in Jesus Dear Holy Name for the strength He give me & every day I wish I had my work done here so I could be with Him   I love Thee & Praise Thee Jesus Glory, Glory, Amen.   Received letter from Audrey today, she’s out of work again   she’s uneasy when out of work says she feels better when she’s working.  Elbert’s tired & his stomach is troubling him tonight.   Jesus Blessed Jesus help & show him the way.

Fri. Jan. 11. 1952./ Page. 2859./ 3. eggs today./ Well, Audrey didn’t come today, & it was a nice day, cold wind but the sun came out early today, got thicker this after noon with sun part time it looked as if it were wading through snow.   & it’s colder tonight,  radio said rain tonight & snow tomorrow.   I mended two of my shirts & two prs. of my stocking last night be fore I went to bed & darned two prs. socks for Elbert today.   I did the sweeping before dinner,   Elbert went to Kilbrides & got the milk   she gave him some rib ends of beef with meat on them  they were about 3 inches long & perhaps 1 1/2 inches of meat on them,  he washed them & put things on to cook & got potatoes & onions ready & when I started to get up   he put onions & potatoes in with beef & I washed & then I made dumplins & we had a nice dinner   I’m tired from washing & ironing & then sweeping today, but, I feel a little tonight & thank & Praise God for all my & our many blessings.   We received only news paper today & it told of Frank Faragars death & his fineral is tomorrow at 2-p-m.   the minister from Delaware  Meth-odist church will preach funeral sermon, Elbert thinks he will try to go, but if it rains & freezes, he wont go,  I pray all will be well.   I thank & trust Thee Jesus for all things Amen.  good S. west wind.

Sat. Jan. 12. 1952./2. eggs today./ Well Elbert got up early & got himself ready to go to Lorain if my check came,   he, has his check all spent,    so, I got up & dressed & made out a money order for 10.00 for Audrey   a first payment on the money she let us have so long ago,   I wrote a short letter to put in also.   she’s out of work & says it cost a lot to live,    Well, maybe we do know a little along those lines, even if we are getting old, as the middle aged say, ha, ha,   Well we all hit that mark some time.   Only my body feels old.    I’d like to go to church in the morning but only have a house dress to wear & it don’t feel so warm this kind of weather,   I pressed the one I’ve been trying to get made for Sundays,   I have to put the sleeves in finish the neck & bottom of skirt & fell the belt down inside & sew the snaps & buttons on   well, once upon a time that would-n’t have taken me very long, but today, I just cann’t do very much at a time on it,   I hope to have it done before Thurs. of this coming week.   Elbert mailed Audreys letter & a card to Inez. Hunt & card to Mrs. Goll,   she sent me some papers  they came this morning,   I sent Elbert to Huron for a yeast cake & the money order, so I had letter & cards ready when he got back, he ate some pork he bought & wormed up potatoes & a dish of soup & then I gave him 10.00 for olive oil, birdseed & little food for us & he went to Lorain to Frank Faragars funeral,   I had been talking about them since Christmas & about Frank   he’s 82. yrs. old.   We ask I had Elbert ask Fay to be pall bearer for pa & today they ask ELbert to be pall-bearer for Fay’s father & Geo. Grehore & Bill Todd & 5 others Elbert didn’t know, mostly relatives in in one way or another.  Nellie was there.   Elbert talked a little with her,  he didn’t go to the cemetery but called & talked to Audrey, did his shopping

Sat. Jan. 12. 1952./ Page. 2860./ 2. eggs this day./  and came back to Vermilion & did a little more shopping & on for home,   he did a lot of walkiing & he’s so tired tonight & looks sick, he’s gone to bed.   I sprinkled my two house dresses & then, mixed up my bread & then I wiped up the floors & dusted chairs & then I ironed & then mixed bread into biscuits, then Elbert fix to potatoes and put them in oven   then I put bread in & we opened a small can of tomatoes & made tea & the bread & po-tatoes were done & we had saucage & supper,  he brought boiling meat & I put it on to cook   I haven’t washed dishes yet & it’s 11-p-m. & moonlight and clear & heavy frost at 9-p-m.   Harry Miller sent me and us a nice letter  

Sun. Jan. 13. 1952./ 3. eggs today./ Loura Ann’ Bonney’s birthday 16. yrs. old. /  Dark & clo I pray God will get him up out of that bed & make him strong spiritually & phyically   Oh God I pray in my Jesus Holy Name, Thou will raise him up   I thank Thee Jesus & may all Praise & Glory be Thine forever & ever Amen.   It’s been a beautiful day.   I Praise Thee Jesus.udy all day,  I laid in bed late,  I was so tired.   Rue Sarr came before I had quite finished bathing, had to wash my feet   I was dressed though,  he talked with Elbert about feeding his chickens this coming Fri.  he’s going to Canada he says   he ask where I was & Elbert said, I was in my room,  then he ask how I was & Elbert told him I wasn’t very well,  I didn’t hear what he answered, he spoke about how nice my cook stove was,   they are still using the old oil stove.   Rue’s father used  stinks, & is so slow & he said he picked it off the dump.   I took some cold yesterday & so did Elbert & he’s felt bum all day   had a bad head ach & his stomach is bad,   he did the cooking what little was done,    he can’t keep still, wants to be doing something.  I had meat & broth ready to make soup & so he fixed the onions & carrots &diced them & washed the rice & put it in & it was all done when I came out so I fixed broccoli & we ate,   Rue had gone & left the room full of tobacco smell & We had to air out the whole place.   Tonight before dark it begin to get fogy & we had a shower at 10-p-m. only lasted couple of minutes, not very cold, got warm in the night last night & it’s not cold tonight,   We been home all day, listened to sermons on the radio.   I want to go to church & I’m going to try to got to prayor meeting, if possible,   Audrey told Elbert Bonita got an inspectors job in a plant in Elyria, Perrie Fay plant.   I feel sorry for her   she’ll have to do there house work when she gets home, for 5 of them washing, ironing, sewing, mending & help cook & wash dishes,   she’s had a hard row & looks as if it will be so for a good while.  Oh God; help us before it’s forever to late.   I thank Thee & Praise Thee & pray Thou will direct my path & keep me.-

Mon. Jan. 14. 1952./ Page. 2861./ 2. eggs today/ I haven’t done much today, crochet a very little, to dark to see to sew or crochet.   I might have tried to write but I can’t seem to do a very good job even at that,  when there’s any one talking to me,  wind is blowing in strong puffs tonight,   It’s quite warm,  tried to rain once this afternoon toward evening radido says California is having lots of rain & a big red wood tree fell down, in the high winds & broke down two Poles bearing light & phone cables snow in some places & Nevada is cut off intirely, and God’s words are coming true   they have been having storms  earth quakes, tornadoes, hurricanes  cold where it should be warm & warm where it should be cold  airplanes falling & killing & injouring many & all sorts of things, wars & roomers of wars & both side getting ready for a big war,   I do hope & pray we will all be interest in our souls & then we love & all who wish to go to heaven, enough, that we will try harder to live for Him Who died for us.   We received a news paper from Carl Betz to day   there was a big red rose on the wrapper & green rose leaves all around it & on each leave a picture of some kind of sport, skeeing, playing ball in the edge of the watter, wading in the water knee deep casting for fish, hunting & boating , it’s a big paper  lots of sections cost 14 cents to send it    Elbert couldn’t get his car started,  he’s tried several times today.   We had a terrible thick heavy fog all night last night & today. 

Tue. Jan. 15. 1952./ 2. eggs today./ Well, Elbert walked up to garage & no one there & he stayed so long, I had the washing rubed out when he got back & the dinner on cooking, he did think far enough to bring me a little bottle of milk, so water was hot & I made the tea & then we put dinner on table, he was just a-bout sick walking 2 1/2 miles   we just got started to eat when AUdrey Knocked on the door   he got up & said it’s Audrey,  he got some dishes & she set down & eat with us,  she had walked from end of road & was tired,  she brought us 7.00 worth of meat, not so much meat but cost was heavy & she brought candy & some nuts & gum, she doesn’t want us to pay back the money she sent us & was real stirred up about it, because we had sent her $10.00, she said if I did it again she’d never come out to see me again,   but, I explained that we had appreciated it & felt we should pay it back   she said we could save it if we wanted to but not send it to her “Gertie might open & find it” so we’ll save it.   she said we needed it to live on & we do, but I think a

Tue. Jan. 14. [should be 15]1952./ page. 2862./ 2. eggs this day./ person has so much.  she says she don’t know how much we had & she’s give away lots more than that & since we were so badly in need she was glad to give it,  I thanked her, & hope I can return her favors & love  she made my heart skip a beat today “she said she did wish whe was closer to 31st. Church she’d like to go.   I do thank Thee Jesus & pray You will stir them & get them back in Church & All the Glory be Thine forever & ever Amen. Glory Hallelujah, The little squirrels were out & run-ing about today.   Was a beautiful day, warm at noon.  Elbert walked up to highway with Audrey,  he gave her a good pk. of apples & few walnuts, she got buss at 4-30-p-m. & Elbert went on up to garage & the man came back with him but didn’t know whats wrong with the car.   Elberts tired out tonight,  I got the clothes sudsed & wrinsed & all dry except union suit & my dress,  we had a nice visit but one can’t think of all they’d like when they take you unawares.  She “Audrey” begins to look old & feels that way of late & says Gertie is terribly tired to when she gets home at night.   Well she will soon be 64 yrs. old.

Wed. Jan. 15. 1954 [should be 16th 1952]/ 3. eggs today./ I was 67. yrs. old today./ Elbert was going to Vermilion & he wake me up to say he was & I was so tired I hated to get up & as I lay thinking, I dosed off & Miss. Clark busted the window screen with something & woke me up with a junk & I got out of bed, looked out & there she was, so I told her to waite a few minutes   I dressed & combed my hair & told her to come to front door & I let her in, then I washed my face & & made a cup of tea & we had tea & crackers & talked untill 4-p-m & I gave her egg & po-tatoes to take home,  Elbert came just before she went but he was all in so he didn’t take her to the end of road to get the buss   She met Elbert as he was starting up the highway & talked with him he said I wasn’t up when he left & that I was sick & so she’d have to yell & I’d answer her   she wanted him to give her the door key, but he didn’t, he doesn’t like her, she is as pecular as they say I am.   I don’t have to do much talking,   she likes to do all that   she looked angry as she went out & never looked back,  Elbert does feel so miserable, he’s talking of going to Amherst hospital by & by, & he wants to go to Lorain in the morning to see about the car & to make & apointment with Dr. DeNardy.   I wish I could help him believe,   he to, could be healed same as I was, but he needs some one to deal with him & help him understand better.   It’s been a beautiful day, clouded up toward 4-30-p-m. not cold   Well. I thank & praise God in Jesus Name for all things Amen.

Jan. 17. 1952./ ___ eggs today./ A beautiful day   sun came out & it was so warm  flys were out.   Elbert got up & went to Lorain, found it was the charger that was

Thurs. Jan. 17. 1952./ page. 2863./ 2. eggs. today./causing his car trouble, he didn’t listen to me so, has to pay Baker for towe truck 4.20 & Moore & Myers in Lorain 1.50 total 6.75 we can’t have to use, I don’t know if he will ever learn, he’s all tired out,  he did the shopping & then visited with Audrey & had a snack there, he went to Dr. DeNardys office & has to go back at 1-p-m. Mon. he got home after 12. -noon had a little dinner & then rested awhile   took care of hens & got the mail,  I got a card of from Wyn & Virginia & a letter from Sister Sprunk, &. she ask me to be sure to pray for her, that she was going to need it,   I wouldn’t be surprized than she will.   She wrote me such a nice letter telling about the winding curves & flowers as they went along the trail, she & Mertle’s mother’s sister, Mertle’s aunt went to California on the buss.   I sewed on my dress today & got it about half done now   have to sew sleeves in & fell belt down  put collor on & hem sleeves & the bottom & I don’t know how I’ll fasten it with snaps I think.   I hope to finish it before to much longer.  The wind got quite strong today this after noon & tonight, it sure rained hard in showers last night & tonight just about 7.-30-p-m.  it thundered & lightened & poured rain, blue lightening.  It may get colder after this  they’re getting to much rain in California.   They got the people off that train that was snow bound.   I thank & Praise God for all our many blessings in Jesus Name. 

Fri. Jan. 18. 1952./ 2. eggs today./ I slept untill 10-a-m., Rue came for Elbert to go see how he feeds & waters his chickens;  Rue & Helen & Dolly “young Helens daughter” & Earnie, there boy” he’s 5 yrs. old” & Dolly is 6. or 7 yrs. old,  are all going to Canada, starting 8-a-m. & hope to be back Sun night.   they said a black cat yoweled around the house & on the up-per porch all night & they couldn’t find it, hope it isn’t a fore-runner.  Elbert’s been home with that exception, he looks sick & half admids it, he can’t stand to walk & go like he use to   his liver is bad & his rupture.   I sure was a great storm last night poured rain then hailed then lightened “it was blue” & strong. strong puffy wind south west   been a fine day.   I sewed the sleeves in my dress & bound them & basted collor on, after I cut & sewed it together & hope I can finish it tomorrow.   Elbert bought crochet thread, 2 balls No. 10. some figs in one box, prunes in an-other & a bag with prune’s pears & apricots dried. & a package of frank-forters & he bought broccoli & cabbage,   we ate the last of the fresh meat for supper.   Well it’s a beautiful evening out   After the rain last night, it cleared of at 1-30-a.m. & moon & stars were clear & bright.   Audrey wrote a note & sent with the things Elbert brought.  & today a short note from Nellie.   They all think I’m going to die, but I’m not for some time yet. 

Fri. Jan. 18. 1952./ page. 2864./ 2. eggs this day./ I thank Thee Jesus for all our many blessings & I know Thou can & will give me the lift I need,  I Praise & Thank Thee Amen.

Sat. Jan. 19. 1952./ 3. eggs today./ Well, it’s been nice all morning,   but, it turned to rain sleet & even tried to snow,  wind got strong & puffy & a little colder.   Elbert went for the milk  got little over half qt.  she ask 15 cents for it   such a wicked world of people we have today,   I need good rich milk & Broads have it but it’s to much trouble he says   Well, Jesus Knows & He will deal with Him in His own way.   I cooked two meals & 3. big beets, they are tender & good.   I couldn’t see to sew on my dark dress so I tried to crochet, but didn’t make much head way.   I had a vision the other night   I’ve been praying God would fill me with the Holy Ghost, so I could praise Him with a new tongue, & in the Vision I did & God filled me so full of power  I raised up from the floor & went almost to the ceiling & every one in 31st Church thought I was going to heaven,   I was saying to Jesus I love to come now but if He wanted me to stay & do a little more here I’d do it, but Please reveal to me What He wanted me to do,   Oh, God of Love & Mercy, I pray Thy Will be done & not mine,   I thank Thee, Glory, Glory, Hallelujah.  May God be Blessed Forever & ever, Amen.

Sun. Jan. 20. 1952./ 3. eggs today./ We were home all day.  We had a hard thunder & lightening storm with rain coming down in torents & today has been dark, all day,   We listened to the sermons over the radio & at ham & potatoes & cabbage & we had bacon for supper last night  salt Salt salt, I do wish the meat packers couldn’t have only half there usual amount of salt.   Now Elbert is very generously going to hunt some one to come in & take over While he’s in the hospital, but rather than just have any one, I’d rather stay alone,   I haven’t been out side since I went to church last,   but, I’d have to do the best I could,   he hasn’t tried to find any one & you can’t wait untill the last minute & take any one honest or dishonest.  I’d rather stay alone, come what may.   I’ll trust God & Jesus will help me some how to get through.  Well, it’s colder tonight & wind is quite strong & cold.  I do thank & Praise God for all my blessings, Glory to God in the Highest   I thank & Praise & Love Thee, Amen. Amen. 

Mon. Jan. 21. 1952./ 3. eggs today./ Well, I got up at 10-a-m, washed, dressed & combed my hair & put water on to heat & then started washing   I got it all done & washed Elbert’s double blanket & got them all dried & his blankets back on his bed & beds made   he warmed up the supper & I did the dishes & am so tired.  Mertle came in & visited a little & prayed for me,   I didn’t feel the power as I do usually but believe & trust for the healing.   Well Elbert went to see DeNardy the Dr. & he said he can’t get him in the Hospital

Mon. Jan. 21. 1952./ page. 2865./ 3. eggs this day./ for 2, or 3. months   the hospitals are booked up for that length of time.   I hope, trust and pray God will be with us all the way & have His Way.  Oh God, have mercy on us both. & save us We Pray.   It. was a fine after noon, but strong puffy winds, I thank Thee Jesus for all our blessings & pray for Thy guidance, Amen.

Tue. Jan. 22. 1952/ 2. eggs today./ Been raining in showers from midnigh on & it rained in hard showers this after noon & then soft slushy snow but it melted as it fell.   The wind has been all way round & is now S. west, strong & puffy & cold.    I Praise God & Thank Thee Jesus for all our many blessing & I’m trusting for our salvation & healing & pray we may praise Thee in spirit God of Love & Mercy help us. I thank & Praise Thee may all the Honor be Thine forever Amen. 

Wed. Jan. 23. 1952./ 3. eggs today./ I have felt real bad today but trusting Jesus will deliver me,  had to hit can many times to often but I feel sure God will take care of me in His own way,  I thank Him & Give all the Honor & Glory to Him & Praise  Thee for ever & ever Amen.  I took care of beds & helped with meals & Pray God will help ELbert & Keep him & convert & heal him   It’s rained snowed & blowed & it’s colder tonight.   We have been trying to figure out a puzzle tonight & my head is lots to thick. 

Thurs. Jan. 24. 1952./ 3 eggs today./ Well, I did sew collor on my dress & the facing on sleeves & out side of that I have suffered untold misery, but I feel better tonight, praise God   I know He will take care of me.   I listened to Rev. Buser tonight over radio. & tried to help Elbert solve a D.A.V. puzzle.   I really don’t understand it.  I snowed late yesterday & every thing was white then sun took most of it away, it’s been fine day, colder tonight  I do miss going to prayer meetings more than I can tell

Fri. Jan. 25. 1952./ 3. eggs today./ Well I have felt some better  I’m trust-ing & believing Jesus will take full charge of me, soul, body & Spirit for ever & ever, Amen.  I love Thee more than all else  Oh God help me to under-stand what to do & how to do it  Thou & only Thou alone are able to supply all our needs & I’m so glad we can call on Thee in Jesus Holy Name.  Glory & Honor to Thee Jesus forever & ever.  I have only done daily round & tried to help Elbert solve the D.A.V. puzzle.   It’s raining tonight & wind is blowing & cold. 

Sat. Jan. 26. 1952./ ___eggs today./ Fog was thick & heavy all night & at times it rained in heavy showers during the night several times & all morning & all day & it is still raining & fogy   sleet came 2 or 3 times this evening  Wind’s N. east   I washed what dirty clothes there were today & feel rather tired & weak tonight but better in

Sat. Jan. 26./ page. 2866./ 2. eggs today./ some way, Praise God the iritation is not so bad as Fri. & I don’t have to hit the can so many times today & I did the washing to & I know God hears & answers prayers.   I Know all Glory belongs to Him, There’s no one can do the thing he does & I hope He will get us both back into Church  Thank Thee Jesus for Thy love & tender mercys, Glory Hallelujah, Amen.

Sun. Jan. 27. 1952./ 6. eggs today./ Nelson Eddy 7 yrs. old./ We been home all day  rained last night & part the morning,  no sun today.   there was lots of fog last night & early this morning   little colder at night.   Elbert got up & took his bath & took care of hen & he was shocked to find 4 or 5 eggs & later 1 more, he cooked “or” warmed up dinner while I took my bath,   I get to much salt ofnn & I just can’t hardly endure it & if I don’t eat I get so terribly weak    I pray & thank God   He is & ever will be & I thank Him for those who try to teach his word to others & I hope He will help me to be of more service where ever I can be used.   Praise God for all things & Oh Jesus get me back into Church & among those of Thine for worship,  I thank Thee for my healing & pray for strength faith & power over Satan.  May all the Glory be Thine for ever & ever & Power & Honor Amen. 

Mon. Jan. 28. 1951 [should be 1952]/ 2. eggs today./ tank gas started on left tank./ Pa’s birthday, he would be 91. yrs. old 1952. Ma was 95 Nov. 29. 1951.  Uncle Will would be 98 yrs. old & Aunt Edith would be 102 yrs. & I can’t remember just how old Uncle Porter would be,  I thank he was 4 yrs. older than Aunt Edith, “Ma’s brothers & Sister/) Sun. “yesterday” there wasn’t any snow or ice,   but, today, rain & glare of ice & then snow & the radio warns over and over, drivers should be careful, for the pavements are glary ice & lots of accidents already.   I ironed a house dress & shirt for Elbert then I darned his socks & my stocking & sewed buttons on Elbert’s shirt & mended my dress & then set bread and made two tins of bread biscuits & help get the supper & all most passed out & thought this wouldn’t get finished,   I don’t feel top yet,  I pray God’s will be done, not mine.   Elbert don’t feel well either, he’s been for milk with the car & he took care of hens & did chores, carring water for hens & us & coal up from basement & & ashes out & slop pail out & hens feed, grain & mash to the coop & out to Joneses 3 or 4 times & put nuts & cracker out for the squirrel.  he tried to work on D.A.V puzzle & I washed the dishes & scoured pots & pans & am to tired. I do feel I work beyond my strength most every day.   I do Praise God in Jesus Holy Name for answering prayer,  I did have to wet every 10 or 15 minutes & the affliction made me feel as if I had to go all the time,   it was almost unbearable  but God hears & answers prayer, Praise his Holy Name forever & ever Amen.   Cold & windy strong puffy winds   trees were a glare of ice as was everything else & sun only came out a very few times & then it was snowing & blowing a gale from N. east & sort of singing through trees & wires   Little squirrels came down & got the nuts Elbert put out for them & the bread or cracker,  they are so small but as sleek & pretty as can be; a walnut’s most as big as there head. 

Tue. Jan. 29. 1952./ page. 2867./ 5 egg today./ Well, I hemed sleeves belt & bottom of skirt   I could see very good & may have to take part of hem out   I’ll look at it tomorrow.   We tried to do a little on puzzle but I didn’t feel able   Elbert went to Vermilion & got a little meat, cabbage, celery, noodles coffe & tea & he owes for meat,  he has help get meals while I tried to sew & I did the dishes, couldn’t sleep last night,  been so tired alday. Sun. we had no snow   Mon & today we have some & it stayed on the ground, sun shone some today, quite bright.  Elbert said pavements were good.  He don’t feel very good & I’m so hungry & weak    I’m to sharp with the tongue   I pray God will help me endure all the slaps kicks & digs to the end, & I Praise Him & love Him more than all else in this world, I pray for strength in Jesus Name.   Mrs. Oldham died a few weeks ago, then Frank Farager, Now Will Oldham,   was buried last week.   I haven’t been able to go to funerals & I owe every one a letter,   guess Audrey will be looking for a card also.    I ought to have sent one to her today,   but, seems so hard to get at it.   I Praise God for all our blessings,   I Praise Him forever & ever Amen.   freezing hard outside tonight   cold wind North East

Wed. Jan. 30. 1952/ 2. eggs today./ Well I tried to sew today & it sure tires me most to death for I can’t see to sew on the dark blue with dark thread   I have to feel to know where the thread came through last before taking the next stitch another day   I should have it then buttons & holes & how can I ever work the button holes with dark thread, if there was only a little love in the world today,  every one’s so busy doing the things they want to do & they,   say, I just don’t have time to do all I want to do, giving you a warning not to ask for help,   Well, I haven’t any intension asking any of them & I’m sorry for all of them.   I do get so tired & my cross seems heavy at times but Jesus knows   I trusting & beleiving, I Praise Him and I’m trusting Him all the way,  the devil thinks he’s smart,   but I know God rules the devil & all his angels  & Oh how glad & happy I am to believe in Jesus   He has promised to to lead us all the way “if” we trust Obey & pray  I do love Thee Jesus.  It was so cold last night I couldn’t sleep & the glass froze in windows & doors.  Little squirrels were out for nuts today.

Thurs. Jan. 31. 1952./ 6. eggs today./ Wyn’s birth day   she’s 77. yrs. old today.   Some of the relatives remind me of the bulldog, Bill    I gave him his meals in a basen    he had a long leash fastened to a wire line,  the young fryer chickens would come & stick there necks out & look in his dish,   Bill would jump & smack there heads off,   sounded as if they were saying queer queer but he queered them,   I quickly chopped there necks, so as not to waste them & I had a hard time to break him, but I did, & now I’m having a hard time holding my tongue at times,   I do have bad sick spells for lack of food I need;  Elbert’s a good boy, but he knows I can’t eat salt meat, so he does & I go with out fresh meat that I need so much & milk,    so, Audrey sent out some fresh

Thurs. Jan. 31. 1952./ page. 2868/ 6. eggs this day./ meat but it was so warm & we had no way to keep it.   I haven’t got the ice box yet.   bet he wont try to get from what what he said yesterday.   I ask him about the man he was going to have bring it & he said   Where will I get 1 1/2 dollars?   that’s what he ask for hauling it & I said  we can use part of the five dollors you will pay me on the 25.00 you borrowed of me,  he got red in the face & I suppose he thinks he won’t pay it back since Audrey said she wouldn’t take it back,   I sent her ten dollars & she gave it to Elbert & he spent it in 2. days.   Well, I washed today   it’s been beautiful suny day, birds & squirrels were out   winds cold & South west & it thawed quite a lot most of the ice & snow are gone again.    Oh how I would liked to have gone to church tonight,   I want to get out of this rut & I pray for Jesus to help me   I thank Him & Praise Him for ever & ever Amen. 

Fri. Feb. 1. 1952./ 2. eggs today/ Sun came out bright this forenoon,   it rained in light showers last night & all of today & sun was bright when we got the heavest shower & came through at intervales,   been a beautiful Spring day & quite warm and is still quite warm outside at 10-p-m. but cloudy.   Didn’t do much today,   didn’t get up untill noon   got some ach out of me.   Received letter from Nellie   she wrote 4 pages but didn’t say much,   she said Bonita got a better job & would get more pay & that she taught 3 weeks but was home again & that Audrey had gone back to Cleveland to work & that she hoped you folks are O.K. She didn’t mention the Bonita’s children or Ethel & Walter or her own Children or any one else  only she guessed it was Wyn’s birthday.    I had 20.00 dollars,   I have to pay 9.50 for gas tank & I have to save for my taxes 10.00 or 12.00 & I sent him to Huron to get a little meat   he promised me faithfully he’d bring back 15.00    I just knew if I let him have that bill I’d never get 15. back  but I took him once more at his word & it always turns out just like that, then he tells Audrey & Mrs. K. & I don’t know Who else what a crank & big boss I am & I don’t know what else, but even then,   I have to look out for the necessary things,   he says he’s discouraged.    I pray hard every day for endurance,  if I could only get out & go to town or some church & get my spirit refreshed couple times a week but no,   I haven’t been any where since last Fall,   Well, tomorrow’s groundhog day    I ought to get out when the sun shines but if it don’t shine I ought to be able to go out every day.    I thank God for all our many blessings & I pray & trust for the best in Jesus Name   I didn’t sew   my eye hurt me all day.   Elbert don’t feel good   he can’t exersize like he’d like to .  drive way is getting soft   he puts the ashes in the wetest places but it needs ground

Sat. Feb. 2. 1951./ Page. 2869./ 4. eggs today./ Groundhog day.  and he sure could have seen his shadow for the sun shone through a few times this morning & most of the after noon it was bright, it’s quite warm, I killed a fly on my window this a-m.   Well instead of scrubbing the floor & steps today  I got at my dress and praise God,  I got it done.   Now I hope to get out to church  Sun. once again;  I only need strength now to get out so perhaps We’ll go to Huron.  It’s been quite warm today although wind was N. east.   I pray God will help my kidneys so I can go for one service at least   Its been a beautiful day, like early Spring. I’m going to trust Jesus to help me in that way, also.   I thank Thee Jesus & I Glory in Thy power,   I think Thou are Wonderful  There’s not a soul that I know on earth I love like Thee & I pray for strength & more faith a stronger faith in Thee    I pray you will use me in what ever way Thou seest best.   Mr. Plato was here today    State has shifted things, have to fill out new papers.  Oh God, help us, with our souls that we maybe all Thine.

Sun. Feb. 3. 1952./ 3. eggs today./ Jim & Jean are 18. yrs old today/ Well, I tried to write & I couldn’t & talk & so I’ve been sitting here so long & wrote a note to Jim Jean 18. yrs old today & Joan & a line to Martha & Merlin and a letter to Audrey & now it’s so late I wish I was in bed.   It’s not been a rainy day   not very cold  N. east breeze.   We listened to the sermon over the radio.   I wanted to go to Church but, sure enough something had to be wrong with the car.   I just wonder about it,   but I’ll know tomorrow for he will be going some where, if he gets his check.   I do thank God in Jesus Name  I can listen to sermons on radio   I Praise Father Son & Holy Ghost for all things, Amen. 

Mon. Feb. 4. 1952./ 5. eggs today./  Well, Elbert got his check & drove car to ‘Vermilion’ got fuse put in & he paid his bill 5.25, he didn’t need to have spent that, had he used a little judgement, but it’s paid & we suffer loss,   he paid Martin 1.14 & got 2.65 more in meat & paid for it   he got backing powder at Rath-burns & grain & few things at A. & P. & rest at Krogers   he paid a dollar on his watch & paid dollar for gas & when he got back he gave me 2.00 & says he’ll give me three more when he breaks his 10.00 bill. & when we figured up what he spent he was 10.00 short,  Well, God Knows, I pray I don’t have to suffer to much  & that God will take care of me through all the way & every day.   He showes me & under stand.   May God help him in all the ways he needs. Amen.  I couldn’t do much today,   tried to write to Johny & Marcie, but am so, slow, I didn’t get much done,   I went out back & empted can.   it wasn’t cold out & I hope to go every day & get use to being out again.   Elbert ask me to go to town,   but, I have to do the wash-ing yet & I wanted to write that letter, so I’ll have to try again tomorrow.   It’s rained a fine misty rain most of the day.  Elbert met & talked to Mrs. Day’s father & saw Mrs. Day but not so as to speak & he saw Mrs.___

Mon. Feb.4. 1952./ page. 2870/ 5. eggs this day./but I didn’t find out what they had to say,  only a Mr & Mrs Roberts went for Grace Day & took her back & that she’ll be home to stay soon.   Seems the Roberts have money & want to buy a place & have a cow, pigs & chickens & they go to 4.Square Church.   I pray if they are all right for neighbors they will buy Bessie’s place or Rue Sarr’s place if they still want to sell it.    I’d sure like to have some good neighbors, & it would be wonderful to be able to buy fresh milk & butter & perhaps some park, close by.   Oh God help me in that way I pray.  Wind or breeze is N. West & still light misty rain, I praise Thee Jesus true & Holy. Amen.

Tue. Feb. 5. 1952./ 5. eggs today./ Well, got up late, but, got washing done with Elbert’s help, he carried the water & washed out his 2 union suits   his sleepers & work shirts & he suds & wrinsed them & I got most of them dried.   We had late supper & had just got done When Armond Bonney & his wife & 2 little children came in little girl Cora is 4. yrs. old in April & boy Bruce was 5 in Feb.  I don’t recall now, but seems as if she Clara said, last Feb. & he can’t go to school un-till this coming Fall.  They were here an hr. or so. came to see Elbert;  I send each one in the Families a card at Christmas time & some of them said once, if Elbert got sick that I  it would be very doutful if I let any of them know Frank Babcock wouldn’t let me write & tell any one how sick he was, he said lets see how many of them will come to see us, for Nellie knows I’m sick, so they said lots of things about me then & I wrote on the cards that Elbert would have to go to the hospital before long to have another rupture sewed up.   I have told them so they wont have a chance to blame me this time & I let them know the last time, Armond thinks he’d like to have Bessie’s for the children to play & raise a garden  It would be for the children, to play & raise a garden   It would be nice, maybe, he wants a garden tractor to.   I wish I could help them    Well, I have got our beds made up & sleepers all dried & the small pieces, except the rags.  & I’m sure glad but it gets me all tired out & the children tired me they have to look into every nook & corner & it keeps one busy looking after them.   They told up Francis Cora is sick she has rheumetism round her heart & has to lay down a lot she’s over weight to, so they say.   Clara says she’s sorry for Ruby, the old home place is so drafty, she can’t keep free from a cold,  the rest of Frank’s family’s are well as usual.   It snowed little snow balls this morning & sun shone 2 or 3 times this after noon.  N West this morning & S. West tonight & not cold showery all the after noon snow, but it melted & no snow on the ground   it made ice last night in bird bath, thawed all up today   Elberts in bed & I wish I was in mine.   I Praise God for all things in Jesus Name, Amen. 

Wed. Feb. 6. 1952./ page. 2871./ 3. eggs today./ Nellie’s birth day.  She’s 55 yrs. old./ King George died Sun. Feb.3. 1952.& the radio has been telling all day about him & about his young daugter Elibeth 25. yrs. old who is now Queen, she & her husband were in Africa & are now on there way home & expect to be there Sun. Feb. 10. they were on a buisness trip, her father had died in his sleep.  it snowed early this morning & has been snowing a little thicker & now about 5 or 6. inches deep & it’s colder   wind went from S. east to N.E. & then N.W. radio says cold in morning, warming some in the middle of the day.   I have only done the daily round & I ought to have wrote letters & baked bread, We received nice letter from Audrey,  she’s having hard time to get back & forth on buss, the grayhound buss are out on a strike.   Jim & Jean were 18. yrs. old. Feb. 3. & Martha had a Dinner party for them & rented a table as I understood it, for 8 but there were only 7 of them to dinner   I don’t know much about it now, she said she gave the twins 9. 2.00 dollar bills each, Jim wants a better ear & Jean is having to pay for pictures   Jim takes his sisters to school & back in the car.   Jean is feeling better again, she has a short leg & is a light eater & she’s taking, ‘one aday, pills.’  I thank God & for all our many blessing & Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost for ever Amen.

Thurs. Feb. 7. 1952./ ___ eggs today./ And to day John would be 55. yrs. old./ I saw a fox just before we got dinner, he sat down beside the road for a few minutes  then went west toward the back in the hollow   We sat down & ate our dinner & Elbert saw the squirrel on his favorite limb eating a nut, he hurd something & went into the hole at foot of tree then, came out again, I took two pictures  hope I got one, at least, then 4 or 5 men came with rifles & they let out a terrific yell & S. was gone in a flash.   I yelled at them & they came up hill,  said were after foxes & had one pluged in over the other side Bessie’s place & one down in back of my place, they said they were tracking him & never thought of seeing him, but he was resting on some brush with grass & weed alarmed it & he fairly flew off & into a hole, so they think they have him pluged in & said they’d be back tomorrow to get them (I wonder)   I told them I hope they did & they said they were doing a lot of damage to chickens geese & lambs    I only did my chores & Elbert did his & we worked on the puzzle some.   We have 5 or 6 inches of snow & it didn’t do much thawing today, either we had nice letter from Audrey yesterday,  it was rather cold this morning & Georgia Mae had to get out & go, also, & she came just at dark walkiing up the road   winds sharp & cold,  I’m glad Elbert’s inside & I don’t have to be out in the weather much,  he wishes he was working.   I wish he was able   I still trust God will convert &

Thurs. Feb. 7. 1952/ page. 2872./ 4 eggs today./ him & heal him & be another testimony for Jesus, Glory, Glory I Praise Father, Son, & Holy Ghost for ever & ever, Amen.   No new, news.  & I’m going to bed. 

Fri. Feb. 8. 1952./ 4 eggs today./ Well it thawed quite a little & Elbert got stuck up to Kilbrides but got out without tomuch trouble, it was slipy other side of the track, he said he thought he’d turn around but at last he got up & back safe & is talking about going to Vermilion tomorrow   I ought to wipe up the floor   he tracts in so much dirt & wet, but I’ll see how I feel,   I’d like to go to Church Sun. morning just to keep in close touch with Jesus & do my part & to see Harry Miller.   While I’m there.   It’s been partly cloudy to day.   I made 3 tins bread biscuits did my daily round & the sweeping & dusting of all 3 rooms & I crocheted a little to night on a doily.   I have Johnys letter ready to go if Elbert goes in the morning.  Wish I had all the other letters ans. up.  I thank & Praise God for our blessing & pray for all the others Who need Him in many ways as much as we do   I love Thee Jesus & thank Thee.

Sat. Feb. 9. 1952./ 4. eggs today./ It’s been a beautiful day   snow is half gone again.   Elbert went to Vermilion    got greens for hens & for us & a small piece of pork, some grapes and a small piece of pressed ham, one needs a fortune to buy just the barest necessities of life,   I washed out dirty clothes there were & wiped up the floors & did my daily dozen.   Elbert did his chores & he doesn’t feel very well all day   he’s looked sick,  he did get my letter mailed to Johny & Marcie today also,   I wrote it on 3rd & 4.th. & 8th.   I hope they will take it as I ment it,   I pray God will help them to understand it in the right light.   We saw the squirrels today.   The men that were after the fox were in the hollow yesterday,   I heard 3 shots,   I don’t know if they got the foxes or not.    I’d like to go to Church but how to keep dry,   I pray God will take me in hand & deal with me in His way, & help me to be able to go to Church   I’m weak & tired & it makes me sweat & urite[?] I thank Thee Jesus for all things & Praise Thee & trust Thou will heal me, I give thee all the praise & Glory forever & ever Amen.   We need some one amoung us to heal the sick.   I pray for a stronger faith & more power.   I thank Thee Jesus.   I love Thee.   Tomorrow is Sunday; I crave to go to Church.

Sun. Feb. 10. 1952./ 2 eggs today/  Elbert’s felt real bad all day & so have I’m some ways, but I’m standing on God’s promises that He will take care of me in every way, if I trust & obey, now I’ve got to get out to church   I get the sermons on radio, but it isn’t like being in Church with other Christians. so I do hope to  

Sun. Feb. 10. 1952./page. 2873./ 2 eggs this day./ God will help me & fill me & heal me & teach me more of His will & ways, in Jesus Name, Now I don’t Know why, I’m constantly, having first one thing and then another & I earnestly pray for help I want to be free.   I thank & praise Thee for all things & in Jesus Name.

Mon. Feb. 11. 1952./ 6 eggs today./ We have only done the necessities today.   It’s been a nice day & the Squirrels were out & played   A hen died & Elbert threw it on the brush pile & this morning it was gone    maybe there is still another fox.   The snow is most all gone again, had heavy frost last night & it’s colder tonight than last night.   Paper dinen’g come & no mail.   I finished doily I had started & have Kercheif most done &wish letters were answered.   I thank Thee & Praise Thee Jesus I pray & thank Thee Jesus for my healing & all things   help me to endure & to help others for Thy Names sake, I Praise God forever & ever, Amen. 

Tue. Feb. 12. 1952./6. eggs today./ Lincoln’s birthday, one of our early presedentes, he would be 143 yrs. old.  It’s been a beautiful day, not cold, I saw some flies outside of my south window at noon today.   We had a heavy frost last night,  looked like a light covering of snow, it was so white & it warmed up a lot today,  squirrels were out playing & eating nuts & we saw a few more birds today, than we’ve been seeing.   I ironed 2 work shirts & 2 house dresses.   We received a card from Miss Clark & a nice card from Audrey,  She’s thinking of getting back at her old job in Lorain,   she says she hasn’t heard a word from any of the monagons since the birthday party, but heard that Bonita had really bought herself a coat & pr. of shoes & that Marry Sparks wants her to come back she misses her so much,   Audrey says Marry is like a real sister to her, poor girl,    she needs a real sister & I’m not much help to her any more it seems,    I know how she feels & pray God will soon bring her His way & teach her He can be the greatest comfort to her even more than any earthly friend,   I thank Thee Jesus, Amen.

Wed. Feb. 13. 1952./ 6. eggs today./ Well, I did the washing & I’m tired   didn’t have much washing either,   It’s been another fine day,   but mostly cold, N. east cold raw wind.   Nothing moving as to birds or mamials,   fire feels good.   Elbert has a little cold, but feels a little better tonight.   No mail today.   I fiinished Sister Donavich Kercheif.  Now for writing some cards to mail tomorrow.   I thank Father, Son & Holy Ghost for ever & ever & for my healing & healings, Glory to God in the Highest, all Honor Power and Glory truly belongest to Thee. Amen.    Elbert said Mrs. Kilbride has a bad cold, I pray God in Jesus Holy Name we can keep free from colds.   I thank Thee. 

Thurs. Feb. 14. 1952./ Page. 2874./ 6. eggs today./ It’s been a beautiful day   N. E. wind have been cold & raw,   but a nice suny day.   Elbert went to Huron   cashed my check & got some saucage & a few other necessities,  I swept while he was gone & got the potatoes ready & on to cook just as he got here & then after dinner he went to Vermilion & bought 16.00 worth of food & canned food & came back.   I gave him 20.00 for food & hope we can have a little meat out of what’s left   we have 2 weeks before an-other pay.  & we did fairly well last mo. & hope we can this mo.   I washed dishes  took care of rooms & beds & bird & plants & darned his socks & my wool petticoat   We got supper together & ate it like wise.   he mailed a card to Miss Clark & one to Audrey & I’ve got a letter partly wrote to Mr. Miller & I hope to write a few more soon   I thank God for all things & pray I may do more for Him by helping others   Oh God help me do Thy Will, Amen.   

Fri. Feb. 15. 1952/ 4. egg today/ Well we’ve been having N.E. wind cold and raw & so floor’s been colder than it usually is   I only did what I had to do & my feet get so cold   house cools off so fast   Elbert gets so uneasy    he gets on my nerves at times,   he takes over the cooking   & Well I’ll sure be glad When Spring gets here, but it looks like a dreary Spring & Summer.   We are not having Springs & Summers as usual,   white sun & cold nights & things just don’t grow like they should   but, I’d like most of all to get back to Church & prayer meetings & live for Jesus.   Help me Jesus I pray.   I thank Thee & Praise Thee forever & ever.   Elbert put the nuts out & the squirrels ate them & left the shells.   It was a suny day but cold N. E. wind.   isn’t much tonight   I received thank you letter from Boy’s Town today.   I praise Thee Jesus.

Sat. Feb. 16. 1952./ 4. eggs today./ Avery cloudy day,   I did out the dirty clothes & dried them in the house   I’d like to go to Church in the morning but I still leak so bad   I’m trust-ing Jesus will hear & answer prayer that I may testify for Him.   I feel He will take care of me in all ways & Elbert also & all Glory & Praise & Power & Honor really & truly belongest to Him   I Praise God forever & ever,  Glory to His Name Amen   It’s been snowing & we have an inch or so all over & today there was only a few dots & streak along railroad & fence rows.

Sun. Feb. 17. 1952./ 5. eggs today./ Well, it was cloudy most of the morning, but came out, about noon, but it was hazy with sun all after noon,   but not clear & snow most all gone a-gain & it’s a little colder again tonight.   We been home alday but,  I’ve listened to sermons all day,   I heard Billy Graham,   he’s one of God’s deciples Who isn’t afraid to speak the truth as it 

Sun. Feb. 17. 1952./ Page. 2875./ 5. eggs this day./ is in the Bible & not his word but, God’s words,  he eeven reminds the people as he preaches.   I thank God & pray He will bless HIs people & help us to live the truth for a testimony to Him.   I thank Him & Praise Him Amen.   & pray He will help each of us to understand always Amen.   The squirrels were out this morning while the snow was here & it was most gone when they left.   I praise Thee Jesus & love Thee.

Mon. Feb. 18. 1952./ 4. eggs today./ Well Hauffman called today,   he looks terrible   says his aunt has been in bed   she has artheritis   she’s a little better the last couple of days he says   I was tring to mend my corset   I got it partly done & hope to finish it soon.   The squirrel was out & got his bread & nuts.   Miss Clark sent a card & said she was sorry she bothered me.   One of her spells.   They are a queer bunch in Vermilion.   I pray God will fix her up, she & Mrs. Fredricks had flu. & are up & out to church Sun. Praise God,   I feel sure He will fix me also no matter how the rest feel.   I have a card wrote for Audrey Nellie & preachers at Huron;   I wish I could call on the sick & pray with them,   I know it is often hard for people are queer,   Oh God, have mercy & help us to understand & abid by Thy Will Amen.   I listened to Rev. Buser tonight & then tried to help Elbert with puzzle.

Tue Feb. 19. 1952./ 4. eggs today. / Frank’s been gone 19. yrs today./  Elbert gave one card that was for Huron Minister to the postman & he went to Vermilion & mailed Audreys & Nellie’s cards,   he went to West’s & visited with Mrs. West   he seemed to be sort of excited, as if he’d been to a picnic.   he got some dope in car so it won’t freeze & got a little meat & few groceries   Mrs. West had been to one of the Black’s funderal, one of the boys, Garry flew home for the funeral from California,   he’s studying to be a minister.   Mrs. West said they had a big funeral.  she said that Eddys wife is better & Lindy’s wife was better & 7 or 8 others, they had prayed for in the church including herself & that Dicky over in Corea was O.K. & her mother & brother & sister-in-law & her aunt were O.K.  She had been to funderal   Rev. Buser preached the sermon. I swept, washed dishes & scrubed the stairs & wiped up some wood work & fried chicken balls & Elbert helped what he could.   The squirrels & birds were here,   the blue Jay are so prety.   & Elbert says we still have one rabbit here yet,   it snowed early this morning,   but, it mostly gone tonight & some warmer tonight.   Radio says rain tonight. & tomorrow.   Oh God, guide me, all the way Amen.   Buser is on the radio every night at 10-p-m,   I listen sing & pray, Glory to God

Wed. Feb. 20. 1952./ 4 eggs today./ Praise God./ Well it rained & it was glary ice, then it rained some more & at 11-a-m road was free & Elbert went for milk.   it’s been a dark dreary sort of day   sun came through about 5-p-m, dim & 5-30 quite bright.   We tried to figure out the puzzle   haven’t got it & don’t know if we will.   I washed dishes,  just did the general work   to dark to sew, crochet or read, so we tried to think, but my head has felt bad all day.   Elbert’s stomach & bowels have been bad.   I thank God for His help,   I feel better in some ways & so does Elbert.   I pray all will be well with our souls. 

Thurs. Feb. 21. 1952./ Page. 2876./ 5. eggs today./ Well, I did part of the washing & my arms felt so weak   didn’t seem as if I could rub, but kept praying & God gave me strength to finish   Myrtle came in just as I was about done   she talked for half hour & then they went up to Berlyn Hights to Youngs (Young’s have a restraunt) & they go there to eat now & again.   Rony was in the car & driving it.   I told Myrtle about Mrs. Bacon & she said she’d get Mrs Young to go with her, but she didn’t say when,    shes rather backward.   No mail except a pamplet about some men speaking at the Grainge, at Huron, on boms &.   Well I got the wash done & dried,   I didn’t do all of it but pray I’ll be able to do balance Sat. or Mon.   Mostly cloudy    sun tried to shine several times this after noon & it set a golden yellow   snowed in light & heavy showers all day, not much on the ground,   Wind is S. West today,   was since Mon. or Tue.   I thank God in Jesus Name for all our many blesing & that there are some who do pray earnestly for me in Church.   I Praise Thee for all things & hope to be filled & be of more service to Thee,   All Glory, Power & Honor truly belongest to Thee Amen. 

Fri. Feb. 22. 1952./ 5. eggs today./ Been mostly cloudy all day;  I & we have only done our daily round today.   Well I did darn Elbert’s socks & patched his union suit & tried to think, had a head ach, little cold   I thank Elbert went to bed with-out his supper & he said he ate no breakfast, he’s had head ach all day.  he did eat dinner & supper.   It’s not very cold out,  have seen flys out about noon for last few day,   it got little colder toward night last night & snow & it snowed hard several times today, but did stay, not very cold today or tonight   Elbert got most of the dinner & I cooked wheat meal for supper& we ate it with milk.   & we had soft boiled eggs baking powder biscuits & hot tea   Today is the birthday of George Washington, he would be ___ yrs. old.   I prayse Father, Son & Holy Ghost for ever & ever, Keep me Close, I pray Amen. 

Sat. Feb. 23. 1952./ 5. eggs today./  Well, I got my bread set, corset mended, got supper  ate “Elbert cooked supper” & washed up the dishes.   I made a few bread doughnuts,   we ate about half of them for supper,  made about 2 1/2 doz.  Elbert sold 5. doz eggs 50 cents per. doz. total 2.50,    he went to Days & she took 4 doz & one other woman 1. doz.  he visited with Mrs. Day awhile   Mr. Day is better & Grace is lots better & home again & the big boy is over where Grace was   they exrayed his back bone & found one bone broken & in bad condition & Harry Jr. is in Oragon learning to be a typest for Goverment    other children in school & O.K.   her brother is fixing her car up.  Elbert wasn’t gone long.   I had two tins biscuits   I swept & took care of rooms & beds & I went out & emptied my can today.    I hope to get out a little more as soon as I can manage   I haven’t been leaking so bad yesterday & today so hope to be O.K. from now on.   No snow & not very cold   had heavy frost last night

Sun. Feb. 24. 1952./ page. 2877./ 7. eggs today./  It’s been a beautiful day, nice sunshine & we been home all day & not a soul comes in day after day.   I pray God will soon get me off to church again & help me to be in the to worship with others & fill me with the Spirit so I can praise Him in spirit Glory to God I praise praise Father Son & Holy Ghost.

Mon. Feb. 25. 1952./ 6. eggs today./  Well it’s been a great day,   I over slept & didn’t get up untill noon,  sun was shining   I piled out & helped with dinner & put the water on to heat thinking I’d wash, but we were only half finished when Miss Clark came in    I had Elbert help me put the clothes back in my room & shut the door & put wash board away & then Elbert sat down to the table while I got some dishes & knife fork & spoon & sugar, then Elbert got up & fried eggs,   while I gave her hot creamed potatoes.   Well we ate & piled up dishes & then, Add Haufman came in, so I was in for afternoon visit,   they left at 4-10-p-m,   water was still hot so I got at the wash & had it half done when Elbert got back   he took Miss Clark up to end of road to get the buss & had to wait few minutes, so I got done at 5-30    we put some noodles in the meat broth & had that for supper with pickled pears, bread & tea.   now I have the clothes all dried except my wool petticoat & it’s 12-p-m.   It’s been a beautiful day & I had hoped to wash my corset & Elbert’s double blanket, but maybe I’ll get them before long.   I thank God & Jesus that I’m better & hope to get out to church soon.   I believe Jesus will deliver me to help me.   I received card from Rev. & Sister Swarthout.   They are very busy.

Tue. Feb. 26. 1952./ 6. eggs today/ Well I did get much done today out side my daily rjound,   I cleaned cupboard shelf & it had got so bad, so cluttered up but I got far end done & everything off this end & had to sit, so Elbert got up & took old papers all off & tacks all out,   then I got up & washed shelf & wall & put clean papers on & things back where they belonged & I sweat like rain.   We emptied several cans of fruit that had been set back on shelf & not used & we spoilt  there are several more on the floor in the corner,   I have to get at things so dirty when you can’t jump & hop around & keep them clean.   I got the bags out & Elbert took them out   I’d like to clean his room & paint before hot weather   it is begining to look dirty again.   We would like to put plaster board inside all 3. rooms, to make it warmer & to save coal.  but I don’t know whether we can or not.   We just hope, for the older we get the more we feel the cold,   I pray God will Keep us.   I’d like to order our baby chicks,  now but don’t know how we can pay for them.   Well I should have washed the hand-kercheifs   I have done & sent them,   but, didn’t get it done   Mr. Hauffman brought his bird to me said, he don’t sing

Tue. Feb. 26. 1952./ page. 2878./ 6 eggs this day./ I don’t know whats wrong with it.   I hated to take it, for it gives him a chance to come, or excuse rather, & I don’t like him,   if Elbert wasn’t here I would-n’t take it but he said he only wanted to leave it for about 3 weeks.   I can hardly tolerate him.   I pray that God will keep me Close to Jesus & free from evil   I give Thee all the praise & Glory for ever & ever Amen. Amen.

Wed. Feb. 27. 1952./ 7. eggs today./ Well we didn’t do much   wrote a letter to Sister Da Vedovich   she’s in Co Home Elyria Ohio   I crocheted a handkercheif for her & I didn’t get it sent at Christmas time, so am sending it now.   I wrote letter to Nellie & Mr. Miller but haven’t got them off yet   maybe I will before Sunday.   Well I did up the dishes, listened to Rev. Buser’s Comfort Hour & now I’ll read & go to bed praising God in Jesus Name for all our blessing & trusting I’ll soon be able to get out to Church.  May God Bless every soul of His & help me to help others in Jesus Holy Name.  Glory to God, Amen.

Thurs. Feb. 27 [should be 28]. 1952./ 6. eggs today./ Well I managed to wash Elbert’s double cotton blanket  his sleeper jacket & my rages & my dress & the towels & my corset & have most everything dry.   & I’m so tired   Elbert went to Vermilion & sold 4. doz. eggs 50 cents per. doz,  total 2.00 & he spent it.   he brought me a piece of steak for dinner   it was so good, he got most of the dinner,  I wasn’t fit to wash & I didn’t get me a bite to eat or drink,   I want to be done before he got back, but wasn’t quite done,   I had to have more water.   It’s been a fair day, wind went from S. west to N. East,   Elbert thought it backed up,   well, it sent a heavy fog, but thats gone tonight after wind freshened up,   it snowed very early this morning but that was gone at noon.   Wind is cold raw & penetrating,   I hope Elbert hasn’t taken more cold from it.   I thank God for our many blessings in Jesus Blessed Holy Name.

Fri. Feb. 28. 1952./ 7 eggs today./ Last day of February & this is Leap Year. 4 divides 1952  just even,  4. goes into 1952. 488.  Well I wish I could help people to come to Jesus by leaps & bounds,   but, pray God will reach them through others of His ministers.   Well it’s been a nice day & sun not clear, but hazy & at 4-30-p-m, sun white as ice with yellow glow all around it,   it’s lots colder tonight & I haven’t been able to work today,  to tired & I tried to crochet & it made me sweat,   I should have fasted but just was in a condition of exhaustion so I ate my dinner & light supper & only did what was really necessary.   Elbert mailed my letters to Nellie & Mr. Miller yesterday,   I thank God for our blessings & pray He will help us in all the ways we need.  We received letter from Audrey. Wed.

Sat. Mar. 1. 1952./ page. 2879./ 5. eggs today./ Oh God I pray from the depth of my soul, that Thou will help Johny & Marcie to find Thee in Spirit & then they will be a blessing to Thee & so happy in soul, so as they cry to Thee for the life of there son, I pray Thou will heal there son & fill them all with Thy Holy Spirit  Oh I praise Thee my Heavenly Father in Jesus Blessed Holy Name.   Elbert went to Lorain & see Audrey   she is still working in Cleveland & most every one’s quite well except Francis Cora, Martha, & Gertie was in bed today with cold or flue.   Audrey sent belting & bulbs & gave Elbert 5.00 & he bought Olive oil, paid his car bill & bought boiling meat,  but no milk for me & no Ovaltine & I’m so much in need.   I did iron while he was gone,  he got a money order for the taxes with the 12.00 I gave him & he got 1. lb butter for 91 cents & Martin sent me half a pickled pigs foot, he cleans & pickles them at the market,   they are good tender & he cider vinegar.   Squirrells been gone for a few days but came today & I’ve never seen as many starlings as today   the whole place was alive with them,  perhaps a storm coming & they were getting filled up,   there were lots of black wing black birds with them & several flocks of sparrows & after they were gone the little sap suckers came & some robbins.   We cooked supper 4-30-p-m,   Elbert got some red perch, ocean fish & they were good   we have a few left & the boiling meat for soup & I sure wish I had a cupful before I go to bed.   Mrs. Kilbrige’s been having flu.   Elbert says she looks bad.   Been a nice day,  it snowed last night a very light snow & tonight it cleared off, was mostly cloudy all day & cold   The wind is west little south tonight.   I do Praise God for His Love & tender mercies,   He took Elbert & brought him & gave us a little morel food & news, Audrey said Marcie was crying her heart out over there baby boy   I don’t know what’s wrong   she was crying so hard, Nellie said, she couldn’t get all the details   I have ask God to take charge & win the case in Jesus Name, that they may be a blessing to Him.   I do hope & pray they will trust & stand stead fast,   Oh, God teach them Thy will spare the child & help them to cleve closer from now on,   I thank & praise Thee Jesus.   May all the Glory be Thine.  I hope Doctors be both startled & surprised, when at length they find the baby well. Amen. Amen.

Sun. Mar. 2. 1952./ page. 2880./ 8. eggs today./ Well, we took ‘our baths,   Elbert gets up early & fixed the fire & took care of chickens & birds & took his bath & ate his breakfast & I got up late took my bath & by that time he had the soup made & every thing ready for din-ner,   so, we ate & I washed up dishes & we seemed to just be waiting & then Martha, her mother, “Audrey;” Nellie & Bonita & her son George came in,   They had tried to reach us by phone to tell us Cousin Georgia Breckenridge Rosecrans was dead,   she was stricken on Fri Feb. 28 and died rather sudden,   she thought it was indigestion,  Edd come home found her on the bed, where she had fainted,  he didn’t know, thought she was sleeping so didn’t touch her,   she came to & went to bath room,  he heard her & went in, or she came out & caught her as she fainted a-gain  he laid her on the bed & called Dr.  he came at once & they took her to hospital & she died before midnight,  she told Edd she thought it was indigestion,  she had been well & seemed herself, Edd said.  One of Miss Clark’s friends in Vermilion went in like maner last week, she was determined to get her cup board cleaned, before the woman that rented or had rooms there got back from Cleveland that night & so she did, but died in the night.   Well the girls came all the way out here to tell us,   I can’t go but Elbert thinks he will, God willing. & he’s all ready to night to get started in the morning,  he’s going to Huron if all goes well, to see if he can get his check from the Post offic e,   I gave him 3.00   he’ll have to have gas for car & we have to give Nellie & Bonita 2.00 for flowers,  they had put it in a collection for flowers as we understood it.  Nellie said Johny & Marcie’s first boy was the one they took to hospital & they don’t know what’s wrong with him yet,   they have him back home   he jirks & is in pain,  they are treating him & I’m trusting Jesus to heal him & them, souls & bodys.   Pages have moved out by the root road Audrey said,  they have been there for some time.   Only Nellie & Elbert thinking of going to funeral   I pray All goes well & that Elbert will get there & back safe.   May God help us to live close to Him & do His ways & will   I thank Thee Jesus for my healing & pray I may go to prayer-meeting soon in Jesus Holy Name, I thank & Praise Thee & pray for those who mourn.   The squirels were here & birds this morning, been quite cold & tried to snow & tonight it is snowing. & colder.   There is lots of flu,  little Bonita & Nelson has it & Gertie, but Audrey said Gertie was up today.   Oh God Keep us & help us for we can see the things coming you have told us to look for at the end of time.   Help me to do Thy Holy Will. Amen.

Mon. Mar. 3. 1952./ Page. 2881./ 6. eggs today./ Elbert went to Huron & got the money order that Mrs. Day sent for the eggs,   it was in my name so I had to sign it & I gave him 3.00 making 5.00 in all he had,   I told him to give Nellie & Bonita the 2.00 for the flowers,  they said they paid 1.00 for each of us Elbert & I & today Nellie said Audrey paid for us,   now I’m wondering,  Who the money belongs to & if to Audrey if they will gi ve it back to her,   I pray they will,   I don’t know why ELbert didn’t use his brains but he’s just that way.   & why Audrey didn’t speak up & say she gave it to them for us,   I don’t know,   However I’m hoping & trusting they will give it back,   It’s a queer World & getting more so every day   Well, Elbert got to Nellie’s at noon & she couldn’t go   little Bonita’s & Nelson’s fever was 102 &103 so they talked untill almost 2-p-m.   then he went to the grave yard & waited untill they came with Georgia,   he talked to Irven Wasen & Wyn & the grave diger,   Elbert said Edd looked terrible & it must have been a terrible shock.   Then, Elbert came home,  he stopped in Vermilion & got two slices of pork shoulder,   I had potatoes ready when he came & spinnage & (it) spinage was spoil so we couldn’t use it.   I baked 2 tins bread biscuits & a loaf of rasin bread & fried 12 bread doughnuts,   I’m  buzzing all over I’m so tired.   Martha brought us Jean Ann’s picture  she had taken for graduation,   I wonder if we will get Jims, to.   Martha didn’t talk much & neither did Audrey   Bonita & Nellie did most the talking.   Well it’s been a long day.   Wyn told Elbert they were going over to Edd’s after the funeral,   I suppose there were things that had belonged to there mother that Wyn would want   I think it’s terrible to go in before & after a funeral & gather up things & while Edd is in such a daze.   Georgia & Edd have 2 children, Aubrey & his wife & Dorthy,    I don’t know if she’s married or not,  she’s a teacher.   I pray God will help us all to know Him better   Elbert complaining of his intestines being tired tonight,   I pray Jesus will keep him free.

Tue. Mar. 4. 1952./ 8. eggs today./ mailed tax money today./ Elbert mailed doily to Mrs Gall & a handkercheif to Inez & Sister Vitovitch Elyria Co. home.  & my tax money to Sandusky Ohio   I got up late   Elbert had started the dinner,   I was so miserable yesterday & been praying, trusting & hoping for the best in all things & in all ways,   I did feel better this morning & helped a little about dinner,   then ELbert went to Vermilion & spent 15.00 or 20 dollars for food & bills & said he only had 11. dollars left.   I sent a tin of biscuits to Harvy Miller.  I don’t know where he spent the rest.   Rev & Mrs. Swarthwaite came in & we had a good visit & prayer,   I thank God in Jesus Blessed Holy Name   I felt His Power cross through me & Oh how I thank Him for my healing & give Him the Glory & Praise for ever & ever;   Oh, I’m so glad they came & trust they will come many times in Jesus Name.   Been a stormy day & is still stormy, snowing & wind puffy & quite strong.   I feel better & stronger tonight & got the supper & Praised God Jesus is a wonderful wonderful Saviour & Phyican Glory to His Name.

Wed. Mar. 5. 1952./ Page. 2882./ 7. eggs today./ Well, I mended two old dresses on the sewing machine & did the most necessary things, both squirels were here today & the little sap suckers came & looked over the nut schells, for what crumbs of nuts might be left in them,   sun came out now & again & it’s been mostly cloudy & didn’t thaw very much.   I received two church books from Mrs. Goll & a card thank-ing me for the doily,   I feel so tired tonight & hope to wash out my rags tomorrow.   I thank my Father in Heaven in Jesus Name for my healing & passed healings for His saving my soul & all His many many blessings & pray He will reveal & guide me all the way & keep Satin far from each member of my body & help us both to belong to Him for ever & ever I Praise Thee Jesus.

Thurs. Maar. 6. 1952./ 8. eggs today./ Well, Haufman came this morning & brought some milk.   I was in bedroom & didn’t come out untill he was gone   I just cant hardly tolerate him, so was glad I wasn’t out in the kitchen,   he didn’t stay long, said his aunt wasn’t so well he said & that she was drinking alfalfa tea “Dr’s. orders”  I pray Jesus, Thou will speak to her & help her to understand Thy ways & Thy Will,   I thank Thee, all seeing all knowing, all Power & Truth.   I Praise Thee & pray for Thy deliverance & that Thou will put Satin far away from me & all of mine,   Oh God, help us before it’s to late   I’ll give Thee all the Praise & Glory forever & ever Amen.   I did out half the washing & am still rather weak, but Satan always trys to make us more miserable, but I’m trusting Jesus even though it slay me,  I know you love me even though I’m so unworthy, for Thou has saved my soul & my heart & soul are bowed down for many who haven’t yet come to Thee.   It’s been a cold day mostly cloudy N West wiind & tried to snow several times today,   squirrels & birds were here.   We received a letter from Audrey today   she said Gertie was working but Jean was sick with a cold & she didn’t mention Nellie & Children, so I have to write to each of them   I’m trusting God has helped them each & all today   I’ll have to bake bread soon tomorrow or Sat.  God help us.

Fri. Mar. 7. 1952./ 7. eggs today./ Well, Elbert went to Vermilion & he bought a few things & then he was over to Day’s & got his egg cartons & sold 4. doz. eggs 2.00, & he gave it to me to save for there feed.  he has spent most of his check & he has to buy his car license soon.   I’ll get my check about the 12th.   I have a cold in the mucles & nerves of my neck & head & eyes.   I didn’t get up untill 11-a-m & Elbert got most of the dinner & after dinner I put a binding on the ends of 2. blankets & felt so bad I didn’t sew any more   I helped with the supper & I thank God for Elbert’s help.   It’s been a nice day, partly cloudy white sun untill sunset then was red.   Elbert went for milk also.  No mail.   Elbert mailed card to Audrey, Nellie, Jean & Miss Clark. (I praise Thee & Praise Thee Jesus.)

Sat. Mar. 8. 1952./ Page. 2883./ 7. eggs today./ Elbert went to Huron & got turpo onment & Alcohol & it was been a partly cloudy & at four thirty (4-30)-p-m  sun looked like a big ball of golden suds or foam & it’s so thick & hazy & now at 9-30-p-m.  moon is now shining bright over half full.   Birds seem to be happy & I do believe I am to for my head & neck feel better   they were so sore seemed as if I couldn’t endure it,   I know the devil always tries to make you think Jesus wont heal you,    but, Jesus never fails if you stand steadfast & true on His Promises, Praise His Holy Name.   I couldn’t work today.  Elbert mailed 4 card Fri & I received one from Miss clark giving me her sisters address & telling me it was her birthday & that she would be there over Sun.   Sorry I can’t send her a gift, for haven’t anything I can send right now. 

Sun. Mar. 9. 1952/ 8. eggs today/ Well, we been here alone all day,  my head is quite a lot better the soreness is most all gone but I so weak makes me sweat like rain just to wash dishes or cook,   Elbert helps me cook & off times does the most of it,   it’s been partly cloudy all day with white sun, it set red at last last night & the moon shone most of the night but snowed light snow be-fore daylight, but was gone before noon,  it tried to snow this morn-ing was a light blanket covering.  S. East wind very light all day.   Oh, how glad I’ll be to be able to go back to Church,  I praise Father Son & Holy Ghost for ever and ever,  Glory, Hallelujah; Amen.   I do hope we hear from the children, all around tomorrow & that God has blessed them & that they “as well as we” will live closer to Jesus.

Mon. Mar. 10. 1952./ 8. eggs today./ Been a nice day cool rainy Spring weather.   not much sun today & Neither of us done only necessary things.   Elbert’s cold seems a little better & so does nine,  I feel rather weak   have to wash a little “God Willing” tomorrow.   Don’t seem as if I can but can never tell   I received the bulbs Audrey had sent to me  one big bulb half was half spoilt,   well, I planted them & the others she sent out by Elbert,   so, now they are all in pots   I don’t know what they are but, I suppose I’ll find out when they grow & bloom.   I thank Thee God of Love & Mercy for all our many many blessings & pray I may be worthy to receive that,  Thou, would give me in Jesus Blessed Holy Name, Forgive me & us & help us to under-stand I thank Thee

Tue. Mar. 11. 1952./page. 2884./ 6. eggs today/ Rained in torants all night & in light showers, most of the morning,   then began to clear & sun shone most of the after noon & set red.   Elbert went to Vermilion & then he went for milk,  I got up at 11-a-m   didn’t feel able to get up,   but, I washed, combed my hair & dressed & then got ready to wash,   I did half the washing & feel dead tonight.   Elbert got the dinner & supper.   So glad half is done would be happy if the rest & ironing.   No mail, Rail roads out on strike & coal presendent & union.   We heard trains will run tomorrow.   We haven’t heard from Nellie or Audrey since last week & some were sick,   I trust God will take care of each one I ask in Jesus Name & thank & Praise Him.  

Wed. Mar. 12. 1952./ 8. eggs today./ Joan Monagan’s birthday.  she is 17 yrs. old./  Well, I have mended & darned socks & my stocking today & arms felt to tired to do that however I feel happy I’m able to do that much.   It’s been a beautiful day,   We had a good inch of frost last night & sun came up quite early & soon melted the frost & the wind has been N. East cold & raw.   The squirrels were here today.   Elbert has more cold in his eyes & his nose running so bad,   I hope & pray & trust God will have mercy on us, in Jesus Name & help us to live His ways & do His Will & reveal to us, our faults that we may repent of it, for I’m truly repenting.   Oh, God, forgive me & us our sins & help me to be & us, to be all Thine I thank Thee & Praise Thee forever & ever Amen.  Well all trains been at a standstill untill tonight when the passenger train went east at 9-15-p-m. & there has been 2. since,   I didn’t get my check today,  but now perhaps I may, to-morrow.   We haven’t had any word from the children & I have had to trust, all is Well.   I dreamed of comforting cousin Lillie Wheeler last night   her hair looked so white with her black hat with a black bow across the back & ends spread on her white hair   she had  cried so hard her nose & eyes were red & it seemed as if it was Edith who was lying so still & white   I hope they will all Know Jesus before they go.   I love them all & we do dread the parting here so much but if we know we’ll meet again & where we wont have to part again & where there is no sins or sorrows, that will be Glory, be Glory to me.   Hallelujah I Praise Thee Jesus.

Thurs. Mar. 13. 1952./ 9. eggs today./ Yesterday was a beautiful Spring Day & today is a beautiful winter day, snowed hard during early morn-ing & most of the day in squals,   we saw several flocks of ducks going between showers to the lake.   I haven’t done much today.   I cocheted a little when it lightened up enough to see to do it,  receiv a card from Audrey & a note from Edd & family   I’ll have to try to ans it    Well, I have to read & go to bed again,   Elbert’s planing on going with the eggs in the morning & get a little food   Wish I could go with him, but untill that leak gets better, I wont be able to go.   I know Jesus will help me before much longer & I’ll be able to testify for Him again,   Oh I Praise Thee Jesus & Give Thee, the Glory forever & ever Amen.

Fri. Mar. 14. 1952./ page 2885./ 7. eggs today/ 13 hens./ Well I did the sweeping & cleaned out part the corners & wiped up floor & dust off from cans & stove,   I didn’t get it all done, but God Willing hope to finish tomorrow.   I haven’t got the ironing done yet,  it tires me so bad to get down to clean,  God helped me & I thank Him,   I gave Elbert 17.00 & he went to Vermilion sold 4 doz. eggs for 2.00 & he had a dollar 20.00 in all,  he had he paid 10.25 for car license & 1.40 & some odd cents for oil & prestone.   then he bought a little meat that cost such a lot & some grit for the birds  some broccoli,  a bottle of grape juice  some grape fruit, celery, pigs feet home pickled, a little beef short steak, a pork loin 1. lb. butter & small piece boiling meat.   & he had 1.19 left, I received my check today 49.00  we can hardly get along for everything costs to much & is getting worse. but Elbert ought to get more next month & then, he has to go to hospital later part of next month.   Elbert was gone 4. hrs. to Vermilion, I don’t know what took him so long, but he said it was just waiting here & there to be waited on & he talked to some peopl he had sold eggs to & some men he met he had talked to before, but didn’t do a thing about getting ice box out here.   I hope I can get it here before he goes to hospital, so I could keep a few things to eat & keep the milk.   Well I hope I’m able to get out & do a little more by that time also.   I feel about dead tonight   I did finish the Kercheif  I had started & now I’ll try to do another 1 or 2.   I thank & Praise God for His care, for Jesus Who loves & helps us in Joy or sorrow Who hears our cry for help & watches over us day & night I thank Him, Love Him, & all Glory Honor & Power belongs to Him,   Oh, to be like Jesus, all I ask to be like Him, all through lifes journey from earth to Glory, all I ask to be like Him, Amen.

Sat. Mar. 15. 1952./ 8. eggs today./ Fishermen’s day./ Well I been so miserable today from cleaning yesterday I just didn’t do any more than I had to.   I crocheted a little. Wish I could go to Church in the morning.   Dear Heavenly Father I pray Thou will reveal to me the thing or things that’s wrong,   I can’t figure out what I’ve done that’s worng & I’m trusting thou will help me to understand;  I can’t go away anymore un-till I have control of water,   I don’t feel as so as I awhile ago & am trusting Jesus & standing on his promises.   I like to go to church & be prayed for there but bible says when we can’t go to call in the elders of the Church & they will anoint with oil & the prayers of faith will heal the sick & they will be raised up & forgiven if they have sined, they know at church I can’t get there or I’d be there,   not a soul been here since last month, Myrtle (the minister came  I didn’t have my money for my tenth & she hasn’t been back.   I wonder what Jesus would do   Well I’m not perfect either & pray God will help us all to understand.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things for ever & ever & Praise Thee, Glory to God.   The birds & squirrels were here today, Suny day cold wind & raw.

Sun. Mar. 16. 1952./ 6. eggs today./ Sunshiny & partly cloud all day  tried to snow several times.   The squirrels were out & sap suckers.  No. one come in all day so we were here alone  isn’t it queer, that after we have worked as long as we are able, then we are left alone to get along as best we can,   I thank God for our blessing

Mon. Mar. 17. 1952./ 2886/10. eggs today./ Well, Elbert got up & had most of his washing done when I got up at 10-a-m.   that is, what he thought ought to be washed,  but I washed his sleeper jacket, pillow slip & the [?] piece of blanket he has over the pillow slip;   then I washed my clothes & I have them all dry except his two union suits & I had all most all my rags in the wash, Praise God, they are done again.   Today was St. Patricks Day.   Not very cold today, thawed a little today, wind’s been N. West up untill about 5-p-m,   went S. east.   Partly cloudy White sun all day & set red tonight.   Squirrel came & got the hickory nuts & we never saw him   I thank & praise God, in Jesus Name I feel better & believe I’ll be all right soon & how happy I’ll be to get back to Church.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for ever & ever, Glory to God.   No mail today but I hope for some tomorrow;  Amen.   Elbert’s back is so bad he can hardly get up or down,   I have been rubing it with alcohol,   I pray God will take it out of him & turn him holy to Jesus, Amen.

Tue. Mar. 18. 1952./ 8. eggs today./ Well I just felt as if I couldn’t work, but Elbert’s back hurt him bad & his stomach & he ate eggs for breakfast & said he didn’t eat but later he said he did, but, he didn’t want any dinner but he had tea with me & crackers & I ate a pickled pigs foot tonight we had can chicken soup, we added noodles & rice & it was quite good.   I made 3 tins bread biscuits & 3. tins baked apples,   my arms are so tired, but, Praise God I got it done.   Haufman came & got the bird, bird didn’t want to go & Jackie didn’t want him to go,   I’m sorry but I’m not able to take care of it,   he’s so lousy, I hope Jackie hasn’t got them on him   I get them on me each time I took care of him & Elbert isn’t able to take care of him either,   so, I told him to take him home, poor little bird,   I hope he takes care of it or gives it to someone that will take care of it,    I pray Oh God you will take care of the bird.   We received card from Audrey today,   she said on St Patrick day a group of young folks had a party for Joan.  she was 17. yrs. old Mar 12.   she received flowers a necklace & few other things & money & sweaters & roller skates   it’s nice they have friends,   but I hope they are Godly friends.   Been mostly cloudy  white sun when it did shine through, but it clouded up after dinner   it began to rain & is still is at 10-p-m.   I Praise God & thank Him for all my blessing & pray I may be worthy,   seems I can’t do much only here, but God Willing I feel sure I could do more,   help me Jesus I pray in thy Holy Name, All Glory belongest to Thee Amen.

Wed. Mar. 19. 1952./ 9 eggs today./ Felt to bum to work   just did the usual work & darned socks & crocheted a little & Elbert says his back is better   he hopes to go to store in the morning & sell eggs. & cash my check & I have to watch my money

Thurs. Mar. 20. [no year]/page 2887./ 8. eggs today./  Nellie gave Audrey the money Elbert gave her “for the flower money for Georgie’s funeral”   It seemed Audrey had given our part to Nellie & Bonita.   I owe Audrey 3.00 for the pictures & some belting,   I wrote a card to her, one to Nellie & one to Mrs. Goll last night & Elbert mailed them this morning & he cashed my check & got a little food & gave me 37.00 back & I gave him 2.00 of that   he forgot his stomach pills   I loaned him 20.00 I had saved for coal & to pay Audrey & for another tank of gas,   so, I put it back, that left 17.00 I have to take out. 10 for coal & 5 for church & I gave Elbert 2.00 so I have nothing left,    Oh, well; it’s I that has to do the saving & get all the hurts because I do.   God help me & us in Jesus Name.   another beautiful day,   I’ve felt so punk  only did most necessary things   ought to have wiped up floor & baked a pie. It’s been a very nice day, wind went N. East & sunset looked stormy.   I croched a little & I created a new edge & it’s very pretty.  he sold 4 doz. eggs 55 cents per doz& used the money.

Fri. Mar. 21. 1952./ 7. eggs today./ Well I washed my dirty clothes & Elbert washed his & then I wiped up the floors & Elbert took over supper job,   he only had to fry the meat we had the potatoes he had ready for dinner “We ate soup” & didn’t need them for dinner   We neither of us feel very well, but thankful we can still keep up & going,   my blood pressure is very low but I did the daily round & the wash & floors,   I’m going to read & then go to bed.    I like to listen to the comfort hour before I go.   It’s been another beautiful day & N, east, wind not very cold   Elbert went to Huron, said fishermen set nets Mar. 20th & lifted today “no fish” & set more nets, ice coming back in.   I hope to get out tomorrow,   I have to iron & have 5 starched pieces, 3 dresses, 2 shirts.   Praise God & Jesus & Holy Ghost, Amen.

Sat. Mar. 22. 1952/ 7. eggs today./ Well, I felt so bum I didn’t get the ironing done,   my legs was swollen rather bad last night, but not quite so bad tonight & I Praise God & am trusting He will reveal to me What’s keeping me from Church,   I crave to go & be in His Temple, of worship.   I finished the hanky tonight.   The squirrel were here today.   It’s been a dark rainy fogy day & was that way last night also.   We received light bill & card from Mrs. Goll.   I truly thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things.  

Sun. Mar. 23. 1952./ 9. eggs today./ Wind blew so hard from midnight untill today noon   We been home all day mostly cloudy with white sun now & again   wind eased off before dark & it’s as quite as if everything was dead.   & as to war, it looks as if it wont be long before many will be dead & soon Jesus will be coming.   Help us Jesus to be ready I Praise Thee for ever & ever, Amen.   We listened to Rev. Buser Preach tonight over Radio,   he did a good job   May God Bless his efforts in Jesus Blessed Holy Name. 

Mon. Mar. 23 [should be 24] 1952./ 9. eggs today./ We, didn’t work today   Elbert took cold it went into his new wisdom tooth & caused it to swell & pain him bad all last night & all day today,   & so I didn’t get much rest either had to fix the fire & warm up house & put, piese of wool blanket over his face

Tue. Mar. 25. 1952./8. eggs today./ Well I got up at 10-30-a-m, after being up 4 times during the night,   I made a cup of ovaltine & Elbert drank it & put hot flannel on his head & face & he went to sleep & got  up early   just getting daylight he fixed up fire & went out side to toilet & hen house & I got up while he was out & made hot drink & he sat down in big chair & got easy & slept some more,   I didn’t sleep all night & seemed as if I could hear some one weeping & wailing all night.    No mail today,   hope all are well, not even a card from Audrey, so hope for some tomorrow,   I wasn’t fit to wash but got it done & dry.   Been partly cloudy, white sun, S. west puffy wind.  Radio tell of freak storms, here & there & snow 20 ft. deep & cattle starving & freezing & they are dropping feet from air plains to them & people.   Rev. Buser said he would be 40 yrs. old Mar. 27.   saw another squirrel a larger one today here by the walnut tree,    he leped off to tree near hollow & I saw him no more.   Ground sparrows sing & rejoice Spring is here & all the birds.   Elbert’s face pained him all day & at it yet tonight   I pray God will take it away,   He has shifted it more to the front in lower jaw & I believe He will remove it,   I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for the strength of the day.

Wed. Mar. 26. 1952/ 10. eggs today./ Evelyn’s birthday.  she’s 40 yrs. old.   A dark cloudy day a little colder froze ice last night.   Elbert’s pain has gone into his chin & lower jaw   his cheek is swollen & the cold air seems to make it ach worse. & I know it does,   I darned socks & petticoat. I 

Wed. Mar. 26. 1952./ page. 2889./ 10. eggs this day./ thank God & Praise Him for all things,   I pray He will help me do His will & I ask in Jesus Name, trusting & believing He will.  I love Thee Jesus.

Thurs. Mar. 27. [1952]/7. eggs today./ Elbert hope to sell the eggs & go to Lorain to see about getting his tooth out. today.   I wish I could go,   he went & sold 4. doz. at 55 cents per doz (2.20) & he bought food & gas, I gave him 5.00 & then he came back without his stomach tablets & I got dinner   we ate & he went clear back to Vermilion & got the tablets   he says his jaw feels better tonight,   I think his stomach is part of his trouble it gets his nerves so upset, when it starts to burn & then   his tooth starts to ach,   he almost had ear ach,   but we got his face warmed up & he took a stomach tablet & I heat the wool blanket & put on his head & jaw & now he is resting & I thank God & pray Jesus will help him to be able to sleep tonight    he gets quite a bit of sleep & I’m glad,   & I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for keeping me;   It was cloudy all morning but while it snowed a gale the sun shone.   We had several showers of snow,   it melted fast so there wasn’t any left on the ground.   We didn’t get any mail today & none all week from the girls   hope for some tomorrow.   & that I can iron   I swept & cooked dinner & help with the supper & did up dishes so I hope to iron tomorrow.   Hope the girls are O.K. & all the rest.

Fri. Mar. 28. 1952./ 10 eggs today./ Elbert’s felt so bad all day & I sent him to Huron to get a mouth wash & see the Dr.   Drugist sent him to a young Dentist   he took & exray of Elbert’s jaw   he said seemed to Him as if he had more than one tooth coming & thats just what I had told him sometime ago,   Well, I’m so sorry for him & am so weak I’m not any good to be up half the night or up & down all night.    I’m glad to do whatever I can, but hope & pray he can find something to help him    seems as if the electric treat-ment would help him,   but Elbert’s queer   he don’t ask questions & find out what he wants to Know.   Well, I pray God will step in & give him the help he needs,   I know He’s able.  No mail today; or all week so far, & no sqirrels today   We saw an-other one, at least 3 times as big as the little one’s that we have been watching,   he’s gray & such a big bushy tail.   Partly cloudy with N. east breeze all day.   I Praise Thee Jesus    I rubed Elberts face neck & head with alcohol & heat the blanket”it’s wool” & a hot bottle in beside him, he sweat, so bad last night,   I hung his sleepers & beding on the line   they smelt fresh when I brought them in & warmed them before making up the bed.   I ironed 3 dress & 2 work shirts today. 

Sat. Mar. 29. 1952./ 9. eggs today./ It’s been a fine day, wind west S. east & raw.  Cloudy all morning & mostly sunshiny all after-noon,   looked nice out & wasn’t very cold   We had a long letter from Audrey,   Gertie has cold in her head & feels bad & Audrey, don’t know if Gertie is sick or not.

Sat. Mar. 29. 1952./ page. 2890./ 9. eggs this day./  I feel sorry for Gertie   she was al-way spoilt.  got her own way to often   I pray she will turn to God & that they all will & learn of Him before it forever to late   Oh, God,  I pray Thou will help us each, in Jesus Name. 

Sun. Mar. 30. 1952./ 10. eggs today/ How very much I wish I could go to Church  this morning.   this day of wor-ship   Elbert seems to feel better & I give God the praise.   It’s been a long hard week,   I’ve been up nights with him bathing & rubing his face head & neck & keeping fire & hot blankets & water bottle & drink in the mornings   he seemed to feel better & then I try to rest.   I pray God will take care of Gertie & Audrey,   help Audrey to be kind, & do by her as she’d like to be done by,   it’s a terrible thing when we can’t feel we should take care of our own brothers & sisters.   We been here all day.   was a fine day with mostly sunshine & extra warm   the little red squirrels were here & the big gray squirrel was here also   we watched him running around   he went to the hollow & back almost to the railroad track 3 times & once Snyder’s dog got on his trail & he ran as fast as his legs would take him & up the big Elm tree & there he flatened himself on the side of the tree in the warm sun & rested awhile,   then 1/2 hour later we see him go-ing full tilt back up the field, where there are a pile of tree,   then we thought he went S.West across the field toward the R. track   it was so dusk we couldn’t be sure.   Well I’m going to try to get out side this week if I can & walk around & get some of my strength back.   I’ve listened to Rev. Buser preack from Brown-help Church to night.   Elbert’s jaw is lots better, but still pains him some,   I rubed his head jaws & neck & he greesed his jaw & I heat the flanels & put on his pillow & his face & he’s all tucked in.   It’s warmer tonight  & was warmer than it’s been of late last night.   I do thank & praise God in Jesus Name & hope we can get to Church soon   I know Jesus can manage all things & I trusting Him, Amen. 

Mon. Mar. 31. 1952./ 8. eggs today./ A Beautiful day & I haven’t felt very well.   my eyes seem to turn round & round & the bed & room also   I managed to turn over & get up or sit up & it wasn’t so bad & then I dressed,   Elbert said he was going to Huron to Dentist to see what the exray showed about His tooth  the wisdom tooth has & ulser on back of it,   on end of jaw,   we got the swelling out of his face & it don’t ach so much or hard,   as it had done;   he went to fish house & got 7 nice pike & I must see to it he takes eggs or something to pay for them.   they were good   so fresh & nice   Elbert mailed , & cards to Audrey & Nellie.   We have 4 to cook for tomorrow & it’s been so warm today   We’ll sure have to cook them   We had vegetable soup for supper   it was real good.   & we have enough for tomor-row.   Elbert’s been in bed for some & I have the fire fixed & every thing else done so I’ll go now.   I thank Thee Jesus & am Trusting for your help. Amen.

Tue April. 1. 1952./ page. 2891./ 8 eggs today/ Been beautiful day, cloudy this morning but sunshiny this after noon,  we had fish for dinner & we watched the squirrels 2 prs. of them red & gray & a pr. of pheasents for a while & then the blue jays were looking over the nesting provision in the evergreen trees,   then the black birds came & looked things over & tried to drive the jays out & when they yelled & snarled the squirrels set up & folded there fore feet acrossed there chest looked alaround & then grab a nut,   take the outside shuck off & run down the hill & dig a hole & put the nut in & pull the dirt over it.   if they all grow we’ll have a nut grove.   Audrey sent a card & we got it today.   Elbert’s head still feels bad & I have something queer,   When I lay down & some-times just turn my head side wise, I feel as if my head go around so fast & then the bed goes & the room & I can’t keep up,   I have to set up & then its minutes before I can get things straight.   Elbert’s going to b ed feeling punk tonight.   We’ll listen to Rev. Buser & then I’ll go to bed trusting tomorrow will be a better day,   I pray God will Keep us & help us in Jesus Blessed Holy Name. 

Wed. April 2. 1952./10 eggs today../Elbert went to Huron & they gave him enough for 2 meals   we had fish for dinner & made chicken vegetable soup for supper,   he went for the milk on his way back home,   I had biscuits ready to mold out & potatoes ready to boil & did out 2 third of my washing before he got back,   I put potatoes & biscuits to cook & bake & washed untill he had fish cleaned,   he made coffee & I salted & floured fish & he looked after frying while I washed,   I had few pieces to finish after dinner & then we watched the squirrels & birds awhile  & had supper & I have clothes dried   listened to Rev. Buser & marked off some cross stitch patterns from one of Audrey’s work basket books,   she said she to let Nellie take them.   thought maybe I’d do a child’s bed spre4ad in crochet,  they are animales & birds.   I tried to get a picture of the squirrels.   I thank God for the extra strength He gave me today in Jesus Name.   & hope to go to prayermeeting soon.   Elbert is planning on going with eggs tomorrow & to Lorain to see about his tooth,   he don’t know who to go to, to have it taken care of.   Wish I could go,   but, he likes to go alone.   It’s been a fine day cloudy all morning & sun all after noon S.W. wind. 

Thurs. April 3. 1951 [she means 1952]/ 8. eggs today/  Well Elbert went to Vermilion & sold the eggs- 55 per. doz. 4 doz. & he got some steak & I got up late,   I swept my room & Elbert’s room & he was getting dinner cooked & Miss Clark knocked at the door   I didn’t have time to do more so got the table ready for her & helped Elbert some & Miss Clark had brought hamberg so I fried it & Elbert had cooked broccolie & we had creamed potatoes & hot tea & cold baking Powder biscuits.   When she left I gave her a pk of potatoes & Aplples & the pink hand-

Thurs. April 3. 1952./ page 2892./ 8 eggs this day/ -kercheif “linen” with green & white Irish crochet on the edge   she seemed extra pleased with it.   I haven’t had one given to me like that in yrs. untill Mrs. Goll gave me that one for Christmas.   We saw nothing of the squirrels or birds today   was Cloudy all morning with little more sun than Clouds this after noon.   We had nice letter from Nellie & card from Audrey,   A, said she might be out next week   she’s out of work untill 15th of April.   I thank God & Jesus I’m better.   Oh, God, help us to live closer to Thee,   I thank Thee Jesus.   Miss Clark said   Brother & Sister Gurney daughter have gone as missionary’s to ______ & Harry Day Jr. to Alaska, poor boys.   God help them. 

Fri. April. 4. 1952./ 8. eggs today/  I haven’t done much today,   only the necessary things.   Elbert went to Vermilion after dinner & asked his check & got 11.00 & some odd cents worth of food & 11.27 for mash grain & butter   butter is 75 cents per lb.   Elbert ask another man to bring the ice box out.   he has taken a little more cold,   the saw & talked with Mr. Brockman   he sent word to me that he prays for me,   I Praise Thee Jesus & pray Thou will help him & help me to get back to church & testify.   John Snyder was over to his shed & trying his tractor today.   We have had a rainy day & fogy this afternoon.   Elbert got some small steaks for supper & he’s planing on going to Huron in morning.   We been listening to Rev. Buser hr. of Comfort   I Praise Thee Jesus forever and ever Amen.

Sat. April 5. 1952./ 8. eggs today./ I received a DeHaan’s book yesterday.  We’ve been home all day   rather dark all day   raining at times & tonight its raining & snowing   we do Praise God for a 3 room cottage  good beds & bedding & food,  oh God I do thank Thee more than I can tell & pray Holy Spirit,   we ask in Jesus Name & pray we may be worthy   Jesus Blessed Pure, True & Holy. 

Sun. April 6. 1952./ 9. eggs today./ Snowed all night in light showers & all morning in heavy showers untill 4-30-p-m.   I seem to be stuck in a rut & don’t know how to get out,   God has promised a way of escape & I’m trusting & believing He will get me up & out,   I’m trying to endure with patience,   I’ll admit it’s hard.  Well it’s snowing again  11-30-p-m   I been writing cards to Audrey, Nellie, Miss Clark & Aathur Ray Co about a doughnut maker, electyric, at 3605 South 5th Ave. Minneapolis Minn.   & I made out money orders for D.A.V’s.   Well we saw rabbit this morning in N. east corner of park hunting a bite to eat & then fox squirrel came & wallowed through the snow 6 in. deep & hunted walnuts by burrowing through the snow,   then he’d climb up on a limb with his back to body of tree & eat them   he was down to the other tree by Elm also sitting high up eating    that’s where I saw him first,   it was one of the fox squirrels, birds come but Elbert didn’t have place ready

Sun. April.6. 1952./ page. 2892./ 9. eggs this today./ so the poor things have to wait un-till tomorrow & it’s snowing now at 11-30-p-m.   I’m sorry for them,   they’ll have to sit in the cold all night.   I do hope Elbert can put some feed out in the morning for them   I thank & praise God for all our many blessings & hope for the best in Jesus Name.  

Mon. April 7. 1952./ 12. eggs today./ I did the washing all but Elbert’s heavy un-ion suit & work shirt, his sleepers & pillow slip   I couldn’t do any more,   I had such a lot of rags this time & last time, have them dried folded & put away now.   Elbert went to fish house & got one of those muskelunge fish, one 2 1/2 ft. long & one pike   he came home & scaled them & eat them up & I had everything ready,   the potatoes on cooking  the water heating & frey pan warming & I salted & fried enough for dinner,   after dinner he went to Vermilion & got a few things he had forgot on other order & we had a late lunch when he got here,   he got steak for supper & I fixed broccoli & he looked after the cooking,  he fried the meat & warmed sliced carrots & 2 potatoe balls & made tea for supper,   he has a little more cold & I do hope he can get it out before he goes to get sewed up.   he’s having his troubles & I can’t help him,   The squirrel came & was here for some time eating nuts & playing around, down hill to Walnut by Elm in hollow & back up here to this W.nut up on the limbs eating nut here & one there, wonder which ones are the best.   Snow is about all gone tonight melted fast,   trees & shrubs & vines & bushes were beautiful.   Well I crocheted a little, started a square for child’s bed spread   there’s a rabbit, a squirrel, Cock bird, duck, sheep, dog, pig, goose & eat & a floweral piece to go between other squirres.   I marked them off in cross stitch except flower, pig & cat.   hope I can do it all,   it would be nice to give each of the great grand neices & nephews one, but we don’t know how much they would like them.   No mail today   I wrote 4 card last night to Audrey, Nellie, Miss Clark & ans. to add.   I thank & praise God in Jesus Name for all our many blessing & pray I may do His will in all things for ever & ever Amen, Amen.   The sun was bright & warm most all day.

Tue. April 8. 1952./ 13. eggs today; / Elbert went to Lorain & got the tooth out   his jaw is swollen & neck & achs tonight   he’s taking anacins,   I rubed his head & neck with alcohal & he put on turpo & wool rag round his neck   he go home about 2-30-p-m.    While he was gone I baked 4 pies -2-apple-1 cheery & 1 berry,   now he feels to bad to eat    he thought that maybe he wouldn’t be able to get it done today.   but the Guy hulled it & said $4.00 please.   done today.   I fried the fish tonight,   it was good,   it’s a thick meated fish solid & sweet.   It’s been a beautiful Spring day.   Mr. Wikel left a bottle of milk, & we talked a few minutes   he wants dahlia bulbs.  he said he’d pay for them,   but I don’t want all the bulbs.   Well

Tue. April. 8. 1952./ Page. 2894./ 13. eggs this day/ thank God & in Jesus Name for answering prayers,   I ask that Elbert would get the tooth out with out any trouble & he did    now the healing & to keep him from catching cold in it.   & I’m trusting for that & his converion   God Thou art merciful,   I love Thee & Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost God be Blessed forever. Amen.  receive not & 3 U.S. cards from Miss Clark   she wants to know when Elbert goes to the hospital.   He don’t know & neither do I. 

Wed. April. 9. 1952./ 6. eggs today./ I pray God will in Jesus Name spare me___ Well, It’s been to warm but a beautiful Spring day,   Elbert is O.K.so far   his head is sore, face, jaw, neck are swollen but not as bad as I expected.   He feels better to than I thought, Praise God from Whom all blessing flow.   We received nice letter from Audrey today.   I felt so bum   I slept late, got the dinner  done the necessary things & took my can out to the toilet today.   Wind was N. east went on around to S.E. & S. tonight   Been having beautiful moonlight nights,   had very heavy frost last night & it’s clouding up at 11-30-p-m.   Radio had earth quakes in -7- states & say some are due for twisters tomorrow.   Oh God, help us all to live closer to Thee.

Thurs. April 10. 1952./ 6. eggs today./ Been a nice showery Spring day   the sun would almost come through then cloud up & sprinkl a little,   We see the rabbit several times, but not the squirrel, there were lots of birds all kinds & the black birds are making a nest in the front evergreens again this Spring.   Elbert’s head is still paining him,   he’s getting ready for bed   he can hardly endure being in pain,   I’m sorry   but, so glad it wasn’t worse.   I’ve felt rather punk myself today   hope to feel better tomor-row.   wasn’t cold out   just wet & damp.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things & pray Thou Will reveal & guide, Amen.

Fri. April 11. 1952./ 12. eggs today./ Well Elbert’s head is sore   he’s run out of anacin & has to go after some in the morning.   I got up at 10-a-m & Audrey, Jean & Joan drove in as I was leaving the bedroom   I washed my face & hand & went back & combed my hair up & came back in time to let them in,   here they had brought us Easter rabbits & beet to boil & a box of candy & bag of coconut cookies & 2 packs chewing gum 2 pt’s pickles a nice box of green tea “48 bags” & can of cheeries  2 sticks, each of licorice “old fashion kind” & Audrey received 2 books from Aunt Ellen that were just alike so she brought me one.   I gave them each a piece of Apple pie & cup of tea & they look at my handkercheifs I had croched,   I gave Joan one    I had given Jean one but now they each would like one like the other 2,   so, I’ll try to do them.   We had a nice visit but they don’t stay long enough to find out all the exchange of news.   It’s been a beautiful sunshiny    but wind Cold, raw & N. east.   I Praise God & Hope He Keeps me ever close to Him. Amen. 

Sat. April 12. 1952./ Page. 2895./ 8. eggs today./ Well I’ve felt so bad but I washed what few dirty clothes there were & Elberts 2. work shirts Oh it’s him that’s sick   he looks at me as if I were a rattle snake,   I pray God will turn him before it to late,   he knows but why he’s putting it off Only he Knows,  God help us I pray, help us now I pray.   Well, I feel as if I need some one to tuck me in, but instead I have the big boy tucked in hot wool blanket over his pillow & one on his face.   I just wonder how I’m going to hold out, if he goes to the hospital   that will be another round.   Oh God I pray in Jesus Name for faith strengh & courage & I Know you are able to do all things, help me understand & then do Thy Will.   It’s been a misty, rainy, fogy day, a nice Spring day.   the kind my mother use to enjoy.   I remembert one Spring day right after dinner, she picked up her fishing equipment and said,   guess I go down on the dock & see if I can catch a fish,    I looked at her & said, it’s going to rain,   she replied that when they bite the best,   I laughed & said O.K. ma   Well, she hadn’t been there long before it started to sprinkle & she began pulling in the bullheads,  she had in 3 lines & it was keeping her busy,   I sent one of the girls down with a jacket & told them  them to ask her to come up,   she laughed & said, well, in a few minutes   they came back & sooon the rain was coming right down   I sent a rain coat & hat & said come up now,   so she did,  she had a big pk. of bulheads & pa called by phone & said he was bringing fish for supper & I told him I was waiting for them,   he came right away,   I had the ones ma had cought most all dressed in a pail of water so I called to my cousin Pearl Wheeler across the street & she came with a pan & got bulheads.   We didn’t care for them when we could have pick, perch of catfish or white base, & pa had 1/2 bu.   I cleaned & ma washed & fried,   I had everything else ready,   I worked fast & got done by the time the boys (3) came   Elbert, Fred & Frank.   Uncle Will was happy when he smelt the fish frying,   & after supper he came over & talked to ma awhile   he use to come over ever night or ever other night & he did after ma was gone,   I use to cut the mens hair & his & his beard,   he was as kind & gentle as mother   always was.   I thank Thee Jesus for all our many many blessing,   Elbert went to Huron   got my check cashed & spent 6.09 for dope & it cost 4.00 to get his tooth pulled out & he kept the change & I gave him 4.00 more   I have to take out 5.00 for church, 10.00 for gas & coal & I had him get a money order for Audrey 10.00   I’ll try to get it ready to go when he goes to town again.   I thank Thee Jesus Blessed Pure & Holy, Amen.

Sun. April 13. 1952./ page: 2890./ 8. eggs today./ Easter the Day Jesus rose from the grave that we could also rise up if we are His.  Praise His Holy Name,  He’s proved to me many times, what a truly wonderful, Miraculous Saviour He is & Here I’am just sitting around & we both should go to Church & do the Lord’s will,   it rained last night & some today & this after noon sun came out for a while about 5-30- or 6-p,m,   clouded up & at 9-p-m raining again & still raining at 10-30-p-m,   nice showery Spring rains.   Well Elbert’s face pains him bad, yet.   it will be some time before it is O.K. but when it gets settled & healed I do hope he can feel better & get his lower teeth fixed so he can use them.   We listened to the Sermons on Radio & I always feel the Power,    I feel so alone when I can’t go to Church.   I pray for every soul that belongs to God, that He will give according to there faith in Him,   I thank Thee Jesus and give all Glory & Praise & Honor to Thee for ever & ever Amen.   We have been home alone all day.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things great or small.   Elbert’s jaw howls every night at bed time, he’s so tired,   but some how we have to bear it.   I heat the wool blanket & put on his pillow & gave him another anacin,   he’s got quite for about 15 minutes,   but now I hear him moaning again.   I had a cup of hot ovaltine ready so he’s drank it & laid down again   in 30 minutes another anacin.  such a life.   I do pray it will ease up so he can sleep,   I thought I’d get to write a few letters & cards tonight, but I’m to tired. 

Mon. April 14. 1952./ 11. eggs today./ Rainy day & Elbert’s been in pain all day   he hasn’t run the car since Sat & he didn’t get milk bottle out in time & he said car wouldn’t start & he’s planing on going to Lorain tomorrow,   I bet it will run.   I slept late,   I was up trying to Dr his face untill 2-a-m. & tonight Mrs. Day came in with her 3 girls & another woman & 2 girls & one girl’s little brother    Mrs. Day siad Miss Clark said I wanted some one to come while Elbert was in Hospital so the girl with little brother wanted to come   Well I told Miss Clark I was going to get My Cousin’s but maybe I might take the girl & try her out,   I told them we don’t know how soon we will need some one,   but I let her know as soon as I found out.   Miss Clark sure sticks her nose in before she’s ask.   I thank thee Jesus for all my many blessing. & pray all will turn out for Thy good & Glory Amen.

Tue. April. 15. 1952./ page 2897./ 11. eggs today./ We neither feel very well,   Elbert walked part way to Huron & he went to garage & ask them to come here in the morning   that will 5.00 or more & he drive me nuts   I don’t have the money to hand out to him & if he pays it I have to be punished by going with out food I need so bad,   I’m terribly weak & miserable, nearly fell twice today,   shook me up & I can’t a-ford to be shook up,   I have enough to endure.   He walked in that cool damp air &   he did go to Dr. L. & he gave him a shot of dope in his arm & some gargule & tablets to take & I pray they will help him a lot tonigh   it take the life about out of any one & he looks sick.   But all the talking I can do wont Keep him When he makes up his mind to do some foolish thing.   I just wonder how I’m going to live through it all.   Only God Knows.   I haven’t done much today   tired me all out washing up dishes & the stove & I went out & emptied the can,   it’s nice out side,  mother rabbit running around out in the back yard & a big father rabbit in the park,   I had Elbert throw a few cabbage leaves & a carrot out there for them,   haven’t seen the squirrels for several days,   black birds have nest in one evergreen tree in front yard & I believe the mourning dove in one & robbins in another,   it damp & rainy last night & tonight,   the sun came out for a while before dark   the radio says warmer tomorrow & more showers,   the states are having the worst floods, they have ever had  70 thousand people had to leave there homes & still people don’t read the bible & know it’s history is coming true & Jesus will come before long.   all things are shiaping up for the last act & thousands not ready. God help us.   I thank Thee for answering pray today & all the Praise & Glory be Thine forever & ever, God be blessed, forever.

Wed. April. 16. 1952./ 6. eggs today./ Well, I am terribly weak, but I ironed 4 pieces & darned & mended & have my two under skirts ready to stitch the belts on & hope I may do it tomorrow   I ought to wash & I ought to go to prayer meeting, but, Elbert’s face & jaw pains so bad I can’t ask him to go,   if only a good christian would come in once a week, at least & talk & pray, but the christians of today are so weak & unsettled;   Oh God; help me & Keep close & Thy Will be done  not mine  Keep my tongue & help me to Praise THee even though I am lashed in many ways,   God be blessed for ever & ever,   I thank Thee Jesus.   It’s been a beautiful day, nice sunshiny & warm  clothes dried good.   I saw some ducks, big malords   they have beautifule wings.   

Thurs. April 17. 1952/ 8. eggs today./ Well, I did my washing & the towels & the piese Elbert uses on his pillow,   I had quite a few pieces  2 shirts 1. skirt & one wool skirt 1 pr. stockings 6 wash rags 6 handkercheifs 3. doz. or more rags, my night gown & 2 dresses & got them all dried & put away,   I have Elberts sleepers pillow slip to do & wipe up floors tomorrow & fix my skirts   didn’t get belts on them

Thurs. April 17. 1952/ Page 2898./ 8. eggs this day./ Its been a perfectly beautiful day,   what some call a weather breeder.   Everything is starting to grow.   Elberts head & jaw seem to pain him so bad at night,   he’s still takiing pills & gargles throat, and it nice I can help him some by taking him his pills & gargle.   He went to Lorain this morning after he sold the eggs 2.20,   he went to Audrey’s & talked with her & Gertie,   Audrey was painting bath room,   he got the car fixed with a new voltage distribiture cost $14.00 & he didn’t have enough to pay for it so that’s another bill.   I’ll have to keep it on my mind & hope he pays it soon.   he was all in when he got here & me still washing, but I had water hot for tea & we drank & he fix potatoes & I cooked half the ground meat & warmed the spinage & creamed the potatoes  made hot coffee & we ate it.  was 1-p-m.  & I was much in need of food,  hadn’t eat or drank.  Well, I got supper & did dishes & am so tired,   I hung a few bigest pieces out side & they dried good.   He got some boiling meat & paid 2.00 & some for ground & boiliing meet.   I’m tired of soup.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things great & small   & Praise Thee for all things & pray for the souls who have not come to Thee yet.   Oh God, help me to do Thy Will, Amen.

Fri. April 18. 1952./ 9. eggs today./ Well, Elbert went to Huron to fish house, got good mess of pike, went to drug store & got 2 bottles of mi [?]for 80 cents & 2. bottles of alcohol, for 80 cents 2 bottles ink for 16 cents & 2 bottles beef, iron & vine [?] 1.41 cents & 3 turkish bath towels for 93 cents 6 wash rags 57 cents   I gave him 5.00 & he gave me the change.   Well, I had the washing most done when he got back,   he went to see Dr. all so before he came back,   We had rice soup & tea& he cleaned fish while I finished wash.   I washed his sleepers & pillow slip, wash rag, 3 nose rags, bath towel, 2 prs. socks & wool rag he uses around his neck,   I washed 3 blankets 1. cotton 1. old wool & the towels & wash rags he brought home & I put his bedding on the line & it smell fresh & clean when I brought it in,   & I made his bed & mine.   I salted the fish & packed them & he fried them for supper & then warmed the rice.   And I’m sure tired   my arms  legs ach & I wont sleep tonight,   but, I hope to sweep & wipe up floors tomorrow,   it’s been another wonderful day here,   but in several other states are having floods & several hundred thousands are homeless & hungry.    I thank Thee Jesus for saving my soul & healing me so many many times,   Oh God if only I could do more for His Glory, for ever may He be blessed.   I Praise Thee for ever, Glory to God Amen.   Elbert’s taken more cold,   I try to keep him reminded of it,   he’s gone to bed, his head & jaw paining him & tonight his nose, clean on one side & full on the other  God help us.

Sat. April. 19. 1952./ page. 2899./ 9. eggs today./ (9.79 Gas. tank today)/Well, I only got the sweeping done   I’m to tired to do any more,   I wanted to wipe up Kitchen floor at least   but, didn’t get it done,   I aired my bedding & made both beds & cooked & just sort of give up,   I’d like so much to go to church,   but, I know I will before much longer,   I received or “We” received a letter from Audrey,    she has done a lot for us but, she wont take a small gift from us, just balls us out (or me) for sending it for she just sends it back again   So I’m wishing she wouldn’t send me any,   she’s always giving & resents it because, they forget to return it & so I don’t want it pushed on me or throwed in my face either.   She says Gertie says she isn’t going back to work & is home all day.   She says Martha & Merlin have bought a 1951 car.   & that she don’t know if she’s going back to work,  the 21.st of this month & she anxious about getting back to work, she said she wouldn’t get out here for some time   she didn’t know when & she didn’t say why,   Oh Well, there isn’t many yrs. left & the fight will be over, here.   I received a letter from the Do-nut. maker & electric dough nut baker   I don’t think I can use it.  cost 25.00 & only make 7 doughnuts at one time, in 5 minutes.   It’s been another beautiful day.   I fell against the door & hit side of my head   it’s terrible sore & achs,   one reason I didn’t feel like cleaning the floor.   I thank God & give all Praise & Glory for all things. 

Sun. April. 20. 1952./ 10. eggs today./ It’s been a most wonderful day & everything out side seem to enjoy it,   We let the hens out for one hour & they surely did have a good time scratching & digging.   It was so hot in the sun   I don’t believe it would hurt them.    Elbert was out a very few minutes,   so, I cone back in,   he’s stuck rather close to the house   I don’t quite understand,   he usually goes out in the sun & tell me I’d ought to get out,   his jaw pains him yet, but it’s better & he says no need to go back to Dr. he ought to so as to Know if there is anything wrong outside the natural things,   Well, maybe he’ll go   I been talking to him about it.    I hope we are both better this week so we can go to church, but.   Well, we heard 3 good sermons today,   I rather be in church if possibl, thank God we both get the servmon over radio,  when we can’t go to church.   I hope to get out side a little more this week if the weather stays good   I praise Thee Jesus for keeping me, saving my soul, healing me & directing my course,   I thank Thee & praise thee for all things & help me to be better able to call on the sick & pray with them, in Jesus Name, Amen.

Mon. April 21. 1952./ page. 2900/10. eggs today./ Well, another really beautiful day   Elbert went to Dr. after dinner & to fish house & got some fish & a piece of boiling meat & lb. of butter, he dressed the fish after we had dinner   I washed dishes, I hung our night clothes on the line this am   While he was gone I went out side & walked about & then I went out & got the mail, just adds.   & after dinner his head began to pain & then he said he thought it was a bone out in his neck,   I rubbed it,   but, he moaned & groaned & said he guessed he’d go back to the Dr.   Well instead of going he set around groaning, at times he seemed to forget it, then he said he’d eat supper, then he’d go    I couldn’t help wondering how he could eat as if he hadn’t any pain at all & then with out a moan or groan.   wait untill seven O’clock & then he went & it’s now 10 mi. to 10-p-m. & he has just drove in, he said Dr. said he hadn’t had only one hr’s sleep since Sat night;  he fixed Elbert’s back bone & when he got here I gave him a cup of hot tea   he took his pills & now he’s in bed,   I pray God will help him to turn to him   I know when he does he’ll wonder why he hadn’t done it long ago.   Oh I praise Thee Jesus for all things, Holy & Pure.   The apricots are in bloom   the plums prunes pears & cheeries are about ready to bloom, the daffidils & narcissis, golden bells & spice bush are in bloom, it’s been extra hot 78 & 79 & 85 in the Kitchen   I didn’t work much,   felt sick to my stomach every once in a while all day,   & water runs to freely,   I’d be so glad if only I could be free,   God of Love & Mercy help me I pray.   I’ll be more than glad to do Thy will. May God be blessed forever.

Tue. April. 22. 1952./ 9. eggs today. /Ella Jones Birthday 34 yrs./ Been a beautiful day partly cloudy & to-night we’ve been having showers   I was out 2. or 3 times today.  Elbert feels some better but I’m so weak & my right sides been paining me for a couple of days & nights,   Well, No mail today & I haven’t done much today.   I basted band on top of my under skirt ready to stitch,   I’ve felt bad all day:   I thank God for all I have for it’s Jesus who takes care of me every day & night   He’s beside me day & night & I feel His Holy Presents,  What ever’s wrong with me, is my fault in one way or another,   sometimes I understand & many times I’m dumb & as He say not one is perfect, or let him that is without sin cast the first stone,   but I Praise Father Son & Holy Ghost & Praise Thee forever & ever.

Wed. April 23. 1952./ 8. eggs today./ Been a cool rainy day,  flowers & trees coming fast & the weeds   wish we had a garden tractor so we could have a few potoatoes & perhaps a little garden & keep the weeds down,   I don’t know what to do   We really need some young persons to help us   I wish I could land a good

Wed. April. 23. 1952./ Page. 2901./ 8. eggs today./ couple in there late 30 ties or early 40 ties.   I have just done my daily dozen & that’s about all,   I crocheted a little late this afternoon & this evening, was out back & to cold to walk around,   it was 84 degrees Mon. & today it’s 40. & we still Keep a little fire.   I thank & Praise God for all things in Jesus Name.   Looks as if the Church people have deserted me, but Jesus is with me still.   I love Thee & Praise Thee & wished to be in prayer meeting today.

Thurs. April. 24. 1952./ 10. eggs today. /  Well, I managed to wash out all but Elbert’s union suits, he will have to find a way to get them done   they are so heavy when wett,   I’m stronger in some ways & yet I shiver & shake like & old woman,   I’m hoping my soul & body will be made stronger & better able to do His Will & help me to help ourselves,   to take care of the necessary things of life.   Elbert went & sold the Eggs ___ per. doz.   he bought boiling meat  some pork chops & a piece of ham & some broccoli.   I only have a few pieces to finish “4 or 5” so he fixed the potatoes & fried the chops & I made the tea,   he opened & made gravy with beans.   he ground a little beef  I had cut from boiling meat & I put a little butter salt & peper & broth in it, & he warmed potatoes & I made tea & we had tomatoes & supper,   I croched a little & washed dishes & listened to Rev. Buser & took care of the clothes   they are all dried & I thank God for every thing great or small & give Him the Praise, We are so small & unworthy,   When I can go to Church, I do feel much happier,   but He is with me & I love Him & hope & pray & trust for the best truly all Glory & Honor belongest to Him for He’s Deviine, Holy, Pure & True.   I saw one squirrel leaping across the back yard today.   It’s been dark & chilly   N. east breeze most all day.

Fri. April. 25. 1952./ 10. eggs today./ It’s been a fine day,   N. East breeze & a very white sun,   I’m still to tired   arms & legs ach so bad,   I baked two tins of biscuits today & Praise God, for the strength it takes, He gave.   I have prayed at intervals as I always do all day.   I’d like to have some one come in to tell me what they are doing at Church,   but each time I think of it I even see the verses of scripture,   I was sick & in prison & ye visited me not.   I don’t get out & visit the sick as I’d like to do,   but, hope I can in the near future.   Elbert don’t feel very good & sits here all day   he looked after the hens,   we have 13.   he brought the water & coal,   we still have a fire   N. east breeze is chilly yet.   I thank & praise Thee Jesus, Blessed, Devine, Holy & True for all things & trust all things work out for Thy Good & Glory. 

Sat. April. 26. 1952./ Page. 2902./ 10. eggs today./  Well it’s been another nice Day  N. east breeze & cool but to hot to work   I swept & wiped up floors & I feel to ill to work   Elbert dont look sick but he still complains of his head & jaw & he reals & staggers as if having a heart a-tact & since he don’t look that way, I don’t know just what to think,   I’ve been think of going for what they call a check up & when I ask him if he didn’t think it would be a good plan he got red in the face, had a foolish grin & didn’t seem to Know wheather I ought to be taken care of or not.   maybe he’s trying to worry me to death,   he does like to be very mysterious.   I wish I had some real cows milk   I need it so bad.   Well I thank & Praise God for all our many blessing in Jesus Name & Pray He help me soon.

Sun. April. 27. 1952./ 11. eggs today./ Beautiful day, N. east breeze.   Elbert has a cold in his bowels,   Well, I pray God will remove & heal him soul & body & I thank Thee & praise Thee Jesus.   We been home all day & not a soul come near   not any of the church people.   I pray God will bless each one acording to there faith & Jesus please strengthen our faith, help us to over come all obstickles through Thee,   I thank Jesus for ever & ever, Amen.   It’s a beautiful evening with a new cresent moon & star light   it’s quite cool nights & 70 degrees days   a thick fog close to earth after 12.p.m.

Mon. April. 28. 1951 [she means 1952]/ 10 eggs today./ Another day like yesterday,  nice bright day.   Elbert went to Huron gave a doz. eggs to Bert & got a nice mess of pike   We had two meals & there’s 2 pieces left for Elbert’s breakfast.   I cooked 2 meals, besides I went down in the basement opened the windows & cleaned out after dinner   Elbert helped me,   I had sorted the apples but we had to get bad one’s out & glad & dahlias out & boxes & boxes or crates & cartons,   Well we sure made that place look sick & we cleaned up all the mess. & sprinkled it with clorox,   it’s rather wet down there.   I did my usual work up here & I’m so tired   N. east breeze is rather cool,   sort of chilly,   hens enjoy being out side.   We received a letter from Audrey & card from Miss Clark,   she said Elinor had been sick, but was better & that she was buited[?] or something of the sort.   Well, Audrey is thinking of working in a resturant,   she’s so sick of her job iin Cleveland.   she says she can walk to work,   but wont be earning quite so much & she thinks she wont be so tired.   I hope God will help her & that she will be O.K.   I ought to wash tomorrow   haven’t got much.   & then sewing & ironing

Mon. April 28. 1952/ page. 2903./ 10. eggs this day./ will be next.  & breads half gone & I’m craving for a good piece of home made cake & Elbert hadn’t ought to eat much sweet, his liver is so bad.   but he would anyway if he could get it.   Well I must read & go to bed.   They have set clock one hour ahead, so they can make themselves be lieve it’s the same as before   They haven’t, or don’t use good common sence,  if they want to get up at 5-a-m Why not say I have to get up at 5-,   they are so childish  they have to make themselves be-lieve it’s not any earlier by setting clock ahead, such a mess.   I like God’s time, good old sun time, standard time is one hour ahead of suntime & daylight-saving-time is 2. hours ahead of suntime   We use to get up & go to Church in time for sun rise prayer meeting & we didn’t turn the clock ahead to do it either.   Oh God have mercy & teach us to be steadfast & steady& help us to be real men & women   strengthen our faith & help us to live for Thee in Jesus Name & I thank Thee & give Thee the praise & Glory & Honor, for ever & ever, Amen.   Frank Babcock would be 70. yrs. old today.   he’s been gone 19. yrs. now. 

Tue. April 29. 1952/ 10. eggs today./ Well, thought I’d get some work done to-day,   but I haven’t been sleeping & felt as if I could & I did after daylight.   only did my daily round & helped Elbert very little   he took the storm door down & put the door screen on,   he brought it up yesterday & put storm door down today,   I had him lean it against basement wall   it’s setting on a 2X8 up from the floor 8 or 10 ins.   he painted it last Fall.   We are both tired out today from what we did Mon.   Elbert’s rupture is troubling him & his back,   he’s planing on going with Eggs tomorrow instead of Thurs so as to pay light bill,   he should have paid it last Thurs.   I received card from Miss. Clark & letter from Audrey yesterday.  Elbert saw woodchuck by cottage & today see pheasents male & hens most every day.   Elbert cleaned hen roost today   Oh God of Love & Mercy, I do really thank Thee in Jesus Name

Wed. April. 30. 1952./ 7. eggs today./ Been a beautiful day & we received a card from Bonita,   she fell of step ladder & hurt her ankle & foot & has to use crutches,   she said Hazel “thats Jimy Harnish’s wife” took her to the clinic & there are no broken bones & she hopes to get back to work Fri.   We had N. east breeze hot sun & white,  cool evenings & nights.   I did out half the washing & got it dried out side.   I’m dog tired,  my feet arms & legs & one toe yowling blue murder.   Well Elbert went & sold the eggs 2.20   he had a dollar & I gave him 1.75 or so,   he paid light bill, got 1.00 worth of gas & he bought 1. other meat & box crackers & 1. lb butter.   he got trimings for hens & he’s been taking anacins again.   he’s full of aches & Pains.   I Praise Thee Jesus & thank Thee for all things & for taking care of me & us.

Wed. April. 30. 1952./ Page. 2904./ 7 eggs this day./ I do thank Thee God of Love & Mercy that I can get around & do the most necessary things.   Today 2 young men stopped to se if we wanted to buy Kentucky coal   they had a big truck 21 hundred thousand lbs of coal nice clean lumps but we didn’t have the cash & he said he’d be back with another load in 2 weeks,   if they don’t have a gasoline strike,  I hope, we can borrow the money & pay it back 10.00 or 20.00 at a time for the coal is only 13.00 per ton.   God help us to be able to get it in 2. weeks,   Maybe Audrey can help us to be able to get it in 2 weeks,   Maybe Audrey can loan it to us & we can pay it back.   Well, they hadn’t been gone long when a paint sprayer came along & said they’d paint the coop free of charge if we’d pay for the paint   they wanted to use it for & add.   but we didn’t think the paint was what we would like   it was a rubber-[?]aged first coat & aluminum second coat.   Steel mills are on a strike, coal miners talking strike & gas talking strike   everythings going to be tied up & cause a gas, fuel & food shortage, all in a lump.   Bible history working out was no better.

Thurs. May 1. 1952./ 11. eggs today./ Been a beautiful day N.E. breeze going S. east   We went out & dug a good mess & dandelion & then I stitched the bands on my underskirts.   hope I can get the corset done tomorrow;   I ought to wash out Elbert’s sleepers & small pieces,   but, maybe I’ll wait untill Sat.   I ought to bake tomorrow also.   Well, the floor needs to be wiped up again, before it gets to bad,   everything seemed to make me tired today.   We received a nice card from Audrey   she says she’s found a young couple that wants to get out in the country for a little while for his health,   I have been praying God would help us to find some one. who would fix up the cottage for free rent & help us when we needed help,   we need some one to keep the place cleaned of weed & brush & help in the garden, & if we get sick & need some one.   Well tonight a heavy shower went past us to the N. east  we didn’t get any rain here although it thundered & lightened here.   I haven’t washed supper dishes yet. & Ive folded about 4 doz. rags, done my daily round.   I had to wash the greens & clean them & cook them   It’s getting fogg now,   & I must read & go to bed & got a letter from Rice today,   he said he was going to read the scriptures I told him about.   I’ll send him one of Dehaans book now   maybe it will help   I Praise Thee Jesus for all things.   Help me to do Thy Will Amen.

Fri. May. 2. 1952./ 10. eggs today/  It’s been a beautiful day N. east breeze & chilly   it made my ear ach for an hour of so    it left as sudden as it came.   Elbert had a bad spell   he was leaning with one hand on grainery & leaning backward & I though he was look at something in the sky,   I ask him what he was looking at   When he did answer me I hurried out to him   he was purple   said he tried to get to the house but had to stop,   I soaked a towel in

Fri. May 2. 1952./ page 2905./ 10 eggs this day./ water & I wiped his head & neck & got him to the house & in & he sat down & I rubed him with alcohol   after a time he began to feel better,   he’s had quite a few such spells of late,   I pray God will convert & heal him.   I thank God He hears & answers prayer.   I Praise Thee Jesus for ever & ever:   John Snyder said he’d try to plow a little strip for us,   for potatoes.  next week   I do hope we can plant the potatoes   We have so many things to get cought up it’s discusting,   I gave him all the coal money & still he’s behind.    Well we have to pay & so I’ll have to be firm about it.   I did get my corset ripped & now, to get it stitched,   I’m  in need of it   this one’s so sweaty.   No mail today.   I Praise Thee Jesus for all things. 

Sat. May. 3. 1952./ 8. eggs today./ Another beautiful day,   I had a bad dizy spell this morning   Elbert made me a cup of tea & I threw up part of my dinner.  N. east breeze, hot sun.   I swept & wiped up the floors & felt to sick to work but ELbert don’t feel able to do anything,   I know he feels bad for he’s usually doing something,   he cut up my honey suckle vine,   it was partly winter killed & I hope he hasn’t kill the rest.    I went out in the park & looked around (with him) at vines, trees & flowers & baby robbins, birds are hatching there young & we have a great variety of birds, black bird has her nest in top of evergreen to the north out in front yare    mourning dove in the middle tree & robbin in one of the little evergreens   it’s a-bout 5 foot tall.   ground sparrow in roses & rens in the little boxes here & there & cardnals & brown thrush & blue birds & killdears & orchard orioles & one had a nes hung on the limb of Elm last year.   Then we have the goldfinch & several more   I don’t know what they are,   there’s some that are lite in color & the dark female canarys about the size of a robbin   the chick- a-dees & snow birds & some the look almost like blue birds only smaller than 2 kinds of wood peckers & 2 kinds sapsuckers, blue Jays, high holders, meadow larks & boba-links & whipper wills, there were a pr of raven here last year, but I haven’t seen them or the cat birds  yet the cotton birds are here,    we haven’t seen the squirrels for a few days & I haven’t seen the red birds, they have black head wing & tail.   I think it was a tailor bird that se[?} some leaf & made a nest   it was a neat job,  she had 2 babys, out back of the hen park & we see pheasents most every day,  but no quail anymore.   We are getting a heavy fog tonight    last night water froze in birds bath out side & due was frosty,   hope it don’t freeze the fruit trees are mostly all in bloom.   grass & weeds are a good foot high & need cutting I haven’t been able to 

Sat. May. 3. 1952./ page. 2906./ 8 eggs this today. / get out to trim & things are in a bad mess.   I thank God my Heavenly Father in Jesus Name, for all our many blessings & wish & wish I could go to Church & go to see Mr. Miller.   We think we have our troubles,    but, Harry has laid there for 40 yrs. or more on his back & cant use his hands & arms or move himself,   his mother stoop on the rail road track & fast train hit her   God showed me & I wept & prayed for her & Harry,   she was in her 80 ies & felt as if she couldn’t go on, she told me her two daughters didn’t want to help & when they come they never brought anything for a meal & her money was running low fast & that she had to go out & buy food after they got there & then cook it & she felt to worn out to do it.   now he has to hire a woman to take care of him & do the house work.   Wish I was able to take care of him, We’d rent this & take care of him,    I pray God Will heal him in Jesus Name, I Praise Thee Jesus. 

Sun. May. 4. 1952./ 10. eggs today./ A wonderful beautiful day.   We been home all day.  Mr. Winkel the milk man was here with the milk & he went out to the big apple tree to see the bulbs,  he wanted some of the yellow ones & glad bulbs.   We listened to sermons & prayed & I’m trusting Jesus will heal & free me again.   Praise His Holy Name Glory to God in the highest Hallelujah, Hallelujah  All Praise & Glory & Honor belongest to Thee for ever & ever.   I’m so glad for the words of God & Jesus our Saviour  that Thou doest help me to know & understand,    but I need more power & strength in soul & body,    I thank Thee for all things great or small.   Been quite warm with S. West breeze, going N. east tonight.   We still have little fire mornings and evenings   it froz ice in the birds bath last night and night before,   but it didn’t seem to freeze the flowers & the air is full of sweet blossoms. 

Mon. May. 5. 1952./ 9. eggs today./ Been another fine day but to hot for this time of year. 92 degrees in Toledo Ohio today & Elbert went to Huron & got a big mess of fish & he came home & went right out & dressed them & I had potates & spinnage done & coffee, made & I went out & got a few fish & scraped them out & salted & fried them, after dinner   I salted the others & packed them & then Elberts check came & Postman left it at Sarrs & Rue & his little boy brought it up & my book from Dehaan.   then Elbert went to Vermilion & got 1.00 worth of gas for car & paid 1.00 on his watch & 1.04 for bacon he got last week & 75 cents for butter (so called) & he got qt. milk 23 cents & 65 cents for some ice cream 49 cents for nut 68 cents for choclotte, 74 cents for rice 3.30 for 6 cans Baking Powder & 15.36 for groceries

Mon. May. 5. 1952./ Page. 2907./ 9. eggs this day./ he spent 25.24 in all & he’s got to get a shirt, socks, tooth paste, iron beef & wine tonic & his liver pills & olive oil & a few more things.    I hope to wash tomorrow.  & Elbert’s talking of going to Lorain.   I wanted to go but here am I & only God knows when or how I’ll get loose.   I took the little rake & took the old dry grass & vines off the sweet peas out by the toilet late this after noon & I shook so bad, only a space 4. by 8. feet.   I need to get out to Church & into the sunshine more,   sun is white as ice, but, it’s hot days & cold nights.   I thank Thee Jesus for all my many blessings, I do Praise Thee & that Thou art, for Thy word & that Thou doth help me to understand & try to live Thy ways & do Thy will, Jesus Thou art Wonderful. 

Tue. May. 6. 1952./ 10. eggs today./ Well, I thought I never could wash,   but, I just got at it after I got dinner & I got most of it done,    I have Elberts sleepers & 3 suits of part wool underwear,   he has a pr work pants & 2 sweaters & there are the two wool, blankets on the big chair   later I’ll have 4 single wool blankets & 1. double wool blanket off Elbert’s bed.   I’m so tired & full of achs & pains, feet & legs so badly swollen.   I do hope & pray to get to prayer meeting Thurs.   It’s been hot today with to cool breeze white sun & icy breeze.   I thank Thee Jesus for the strength of today & pray you will help me,   there’s no one else that can help    Elbert went to Lorain got 2 qt’s olive oil & several other small things   he got a bag of mash $4.94,   & was so tired when he got home,   he is so worried,   but, Oh God help him Thurs to call on Thee & be converted & healed,   Oh Jesus,   I pray & thank Thee    Elbert called Audrey’s place, but no answers.  He saw she that use to be Bessie Pratte & talked some with her   she says all are well & also the Wheelers & every one’s working.   Help us Jesus.

Wed. May. 7. 1952./ 9. eggs today./ I didn’t have any strength today to wash.   I made two tins of biscuits swept & dusted & did my daily round   Elbert went to Huron & back   he got a card from Dr. saying he was to come to the Amherst hospital Fri. & they we’ll sew up his rupture Sat.   May. 10. if all goes well I pray  Dear Heavenly Father in my Jesus Holy Name, all will be well with his soul & body & I’ll trust & beleive for I know Thou art able to do all things We pray for our forgiveness & that Thou will keep us close to Thee. We Praise Thee & pray God be blessed for ever & ever. I pray for an even better understanding & to do Thy will.  & ways, help me Jesus, don’t let me drown I love only Thee.   It’s been a nice day mostly cloudy.  & such a chilly N.east breeze. I pray we go to prayer meeting tomorrow night, Amen.

Thurs. May. 8. 1952./ 11. eggs today./ Been a mostly cloudy day such & icy breeze N. east   I cut Elbert’s hair and it looks good I thank that was Mon   He went & sold the 

Thurs. May. 8. 1952./ page. 2908./ 11. eggs this day./ this morning & he bought 2.02 worth of coal & a bag of mash some pork chops for dinner & piece of shank for soup.   We had rice soup for supper.   he also got a piece of bacon & a cabbage head,   he is so nervous,   I pray God will quite him & fix up so he will be O.K. & that I wont have to stay alone for very long.   But trust all will be well with both of us.   He hates to go & I dread to se him go, but when we get old we have to be left alone & take care of oursleves as best we can, together or apart.   I thank Thee Jesus for all our many blessings & pray Thou will help us to cling closer to Thee from here out,  Oh Jesus, blessed Jesus, May God be blessed for ever & ever. Amen. Elbert went up & ask 
Ellise if he could go to Lorain with him, he’ll get the buss to Amherst in Lorain. 

Fri. May. 9. 1952./ 8. eggs today./ Well, seems terribly lonesome with out Elbert here & Jacky misses him to   I got everything done outside & was just about to eat my supper (rice soup) when. Mr. & Mrs. West Sr. came in & stayed untill 9-30.   We had a nice visit & prayer & then they left,   Rony & another boy ran away from home   been gone couple of weeks or so & just got back again   & things are not as they should be at Church so now it wont be long untill we change ministers again & I do hope it will be for the better,   I’m so sorry things are not steadfast   We do pray for strength for each Christian & for a stronger faith, & Now I pray Thou will help Elbert & let him Know I’m thinking & praying for him & trusting in Thee for his healing & I thank Thee & Praise Thee for it in Jesus Name.   I did the ironing today & kept feeling as if I might pass out, all the while Wests were here I went to basement & got them 3 of a half bu. of potatoes & then forgot the coal bin light & had to go back & what with all else I’ve done  am all in.   Received card from Audrey   she said she’d be out some evening or Sunday with the girl that wants to come to live out here.   It started to rain & it’s been at it since 5-30-p-m.  a big toad tried to come in when West’s went out,   he came to the light.   its after 11-p-m & still raining,   N. east breeze, cold rain.   I praise Father Son & Holy Ghost forever & ever. Amen.

Sat. May. 10. 1952./ 8. eggs today/  Been such a long lonesome day & each day will be more long & lonesome untill the day Elbert gets back home,   but if he’s O.K & will get well & strong, I’ll be so glad & so happy when he turns to God & give him all the Praise & Glory   may God be blessed forever & ever,   Oh, only those to whom He had blessed know how wonderful it is to talk to Jesus & hear His voice in answer.   Oh God of Love & Mercy I pray you will take care of Elbert now   I know You hear me & I am trusting and believiing as a child of God.   I thank & Praise Thee

Sat. May. 10. 1952./ page. 2909./ 8. eggs this day./ for all things & I pray you will help some one to go see Elbert & come & tell me how he is, or perhaps take me to him   Mrs. West said they would come get me & take me to Sun-day school & Church & then over to Amherst,   but they don’t know how weak & miserable My health is.   I sup-pose some of the family may go and see him tomorrow.   We received an anouncement of Jean Ann’s graduation the 27. of this month, May, & no other mail, but, how glad I am that God is with me.  Glory to His Holy Name.   The chicken miss Elbert & So does little Jackie.  God Bless It’s been mostly cloud, N. east breeze    it rained hard in showers last night & this a-m & grass was so wet & my feet.   It partly dried up this afternoon & I let hens out little while    John Snyder plowed part of the strip S. of Bessies ground.  When he started for home he backed into our drive & drove off in the ditch.

Sun. May. 11. 1952./ 9. eggs today/ Well I got up at 9 a.m & took my bath, cleaned my feet & Audrey & Martha came in  brought me lots of meat the lunch meat will keep but there is pork beef & boiling meat   they were only hear an hour & went again   Audrey picked a few voilets & I gave her some myrtle & some slips of house plant she wanted,   she said she had chicken all cooked at home & so they would only take a cup of tea & go, for they were going to see Elbert before they went home,   Martha said he seemed to have a lot of pain,   but that he look good & she thought he’d be lots better Mon. & Tue.   I pray he will & I’m trusting God that he will.   I was just locking hens in when Mrs. Day came in with the little girl that wanted to come and stay with me & she came to stay suit case & clothes   she goes to school 5 week days & I hope everything will be O.K.   she seems stray she brought up, the coal tonight.   & studied her lessons & has gone to bed & I’ll have to get up to get her on her way to school in morning so I wont get much rest mornings & I thought I get that,  while Elbert was gone.   Oh Well, I hope it will be O.K.   she say she’s out of school May 29.th   Elbert ought to be home by that time.   I thank Thee Jesus for answering prayers & keeping us.   Thou are wonderful & I love Thee more that anything in this world. 

Mon. May 12. 1952./ 10 eggs today  one a double/ It’s was terrible getting that girl off to bed, but she got up 6-30 & left 7-30 & had to wait so long, she decided to sleep untill 15 to 7-am   I got up before 10 a-m & the postman came but no check & I allways get it on the 12th.  & ELbert’s didn’t come either,   I got a card from Miss Clark, so, wonder Why check’s 

Mon. May. 12. 1952./ Page. 2910./ 10 eggs this day./ not here.  Well I hope it comes in the morning,   Wind went N. West & Oh, but it’s cold,   radio says tempture is going down to 38 or 35 & if feels 35   hope it don’t freeze.   Well I took care of hen   let them out at 10 & shot[?] them in at 2-p-m   it was getting cold & they seemed happy inside   I fed them a 5-30-p-m & locked the coop   the wind began to blow harder at 3-p-m.   at 4-30 John Snyder came & plowed strip N. of coop & filled his radiator & went back to work on his ground across the road   he plowed part of it yesterday & finished today & then he has to rake it & then ours.   We got supper and ate at 6-p-m.   I managed to sew for a little while on my corset   didn’t get it done.   but hope to wash tomorrow & so can’t sew untill Wed or Thurs. for I will be to tired.   & the girl made me a little extra, but she wants to stay & she does try to help   she got to bed at 10-p-m   We listened to Rev. Buser & now I’ll have to get to bed,   John ask where Elbert was & he looked stuned when I said he was in hospital.   I told him what his trouble was.   I had the little girl mail Elbert a letter & a card for the coal.   I thank My Heavenly Father for all things in Jesus Blessed Holy Name.  

Tue. May. 13. 1952./ 9. eggs today/  Well I did the wash all except blankets & his work pants & this girl tires me so bad,   she’s good but so slow & she almost whispers instead of talking,   she slept last night & I did think she would be better able to help me tonight but she acts as if she’s walking in her sleep or her mind is far off   had hard time to get her in bed at 11-30-p-m.   Oh I’m so tired   seem as if I just can’t go on.   girls mother seems very bright & full of pep,   she’s 45 yrs. old & has 4. children   this one is the eldest 16. yrs. old & one 14 yrs & 2 boys quite a bit younger,   she was driving a new dodge car & brought the girl home tonight,   the man works at Steel plant.   Well clothes are dry & I’m going to bed,   I mailed Elbert letter yesterday & have one for tomorrow.   I received a letter from Bonita   one from Martha & one from Audrey & our checks came today.   Been another cool day, partly cloudy   Wind blew so hard before morning I thought we might be going places   eased off at day break,   but blew quite hard all day –   I’ll have to rest tomorrow after girl goes to school.   I do thank Thee Jesus for today & sermon tonight & pray for strength & courage in Jesus Name, help me Jesus I sure need Thee for Devil is working over time.  I Praise Thee.

Wed. May. 14. 1952./ Page 2911./ 9. eggs today./ Been a great day   coal man came & brought the 2. tons of coal,   Well I had just finished sorting the apples & had a half bu. to take up to make apple sauce of & I caned 2 1/2 qts.   I was out to hen house twice & carried 2 pails of water 1. for hens & 1. for the house,   I carried the rotten apples & pearings out & put them in the park,   then I took the tops off the glads & got the most of them off.   West’s were to come today for there bulbs & they didn’t come,   I wonder if she’s feeling worse;   Audrey & Martha came,  they visited a while & Elbert told Martha to run the car if it would run so she did   it started right off,   they didn’t stay long.   Said Elbert walks to bath room & back.   Oh the crazy things they do today   I thank Thee Jesus for all things. Great or small   I love Thee most of All.   I for got the mail & left it in the hen house,   its been raining for an hour or so & it’s 11-30-p-m,   & I went out & got it   a letter from Ethel & an add.   I suppose it’s Loura Ann’s graduation card.   Yes, & she sent her picture,   I’m glad.   Audrey & Martha were both so tired  A. works in Cleveland & it’s a long hard drive over so many miles, I’m sorry.

Thurs. May 15. 1952./ 8. eggs today./ Well at last I received a card from Elbert   he says he’ll be home Sat, or Sun.   Martha said she was going to bring him.   I haven’t got his Sleeper pants mended yet & I haven’t got his room cleaned    I wish I could do it tomorrow,   but I’m so tired out I can’t hardly use my arm to write.    I haven’t done much today,   been so heavey,  & bumped my head to hard today, it achs enough to split & we had a piece of hard luck today   John Snyder seem to think he can drive his tractor any where & he went through the back yard & through my lillie of the valleys & when he came back I told him to go out the other way but the ornery cuss chopped the little apple tree that blossomed for the first time this year all up,  so bad I don’t know if it can live   I felt so bad I could cry & he would have got my French lilace & rose bush if I hadn’t got there just as I did,   Oh, God why are people so inhuman in so many ways.   Well, its 11-p-m.  & I want to go to bed,   I Praise God for all things & for Jesus & pray    He will keep me close & guide me to the end.   I Praise Father Son & Holy Ghost for ever, Amen. 

Fri. May. 16. 1952./ 7. eggs today./ Well, I thought I couldn’t wash,   but, I got at it & washed out my night gown rag (nose) & shirts & my two house dresses & Elbert’s double blanket,   now I have to try to sweep all three roooms & wipe up Kitchen floor.   I was all most done with the washing when Miss Clark & Martha came in    they stayed an hour or so & prayed for me,   I had fell yesterday & hurt my head & it ached untill it seemed as if it would split all night & after I got up this morning   I felt I couldn’t work but 

Fri. May. 16. 1952/ page. 2912/7. eggs this day./ after they prayed for me it left Praise God from Whom all blessing flow.   I got another card from Elbert this a-m & my shirts from Huron, Elbert ordered for me.   I washed them today, to,   it’s been a partly cloudy all after noon & it rained a light shower this evening.    Wind’s N. east.   I gave Miss Clark & Myrtle about 3. or 4. lbs potatoes.   I’ll not be able to give any more.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all my blessings,   I do love Thee. 

Sat. May. 17. 1952./ 9. eggs today./ Well, some day, I got up at 10 & got a bite to eat & hung bedding out & aired it cleaned Elbert’s room & then mine & the Kitchen & took care of hens.   The little girl “Ilean Mc.Dougle” went with Mrs Hodgson & her son to some school doings    Ilean had to sing with several other girls,    they brought her back here to the house & said she would like to meet me, so I hope we do meet & like each other & that I can help her with her bible studies.   I washed Elbert’s blankets & dried them over stove before Elean got back & this morning I sewed them together across the end & mended his sleeper pants & union suit,   Well, Martha & Merlin came & brought Elbert home,   he’s terrible sore & heavy yet & he’s in bed now   I hope & pray he will be more careful than he was before   he looks quite tired   the inscision looks as good as it did in my vision & I surely & truly thank God in Jesus Name for He’s so good to me & to us   Praise His Holy Name.   We gave Martha & Merlin 1. bu. potatoes & sent 1/2 bu. to Nellie & Bonita & Martha said she & her ma would be back tomorrow after noon,   It’s been raining off & on all day & tonight & now Elbert’s tucked in & I had to empty can for him & now I may have to use it for my bowels haven’t moved yet today to much to do & now the little girl went back home,  Martha & Merlin took her   she seemed happy to go & she wanted to go to Sunday school & Church in the morning anyway.   Now the old girl must read & go to bed. Praising God.

Sun. May. 18. 1952./ 12 eggs today./ Audrey & Martha came & brought our food   & A. looks tired to death & M, looked tired but she was over to Berea Ohio, Jim’s tract meet where Jim was to run.   & Merlin went & he has a bad heart so he felt all in    I didn’t know how bad he was & he carried a bu. & a half of potatoes up from basement & put them in his car   1/2 bu. was for Nellie, Bonita & children,   M. said Nellie was angry because they told Bonita first about Elbert being in the hospital & like wise M. told Evelyn first & Ruby was angry,   they felt they should have been told first (such ignorance) for  

Sun. May. 18. 1952./ Page. 2912./ 12. eggs this day./ people so wonderfully educated,   I do pray God will give them an even better education, in his ways & will;  May God help each & every one of us to live more like Jesus to love one another as He loves us.   Oh, Jesus,   Will we ever learn to do Thy Will & ways?   Martha told me today they are thinking of going to Oaklahoma to live, to make there home for there health sake,   I pray God will take a hand in that before they do make a foolish move.    I thank Thee Jesus, for looking after them now bring them to the Altar before Thee convert & heal them & teach them before it’s forever to late & before any more evil over takes them,   start with them right now I pray & I thank & Praise Thee for Thou art Worthy of Glory, Honor & Power for ever & ever; Amen.   It’s been a beautiful day, cool N. east breeze & warm sun Elbert goes to out side toilet & back,   he was so glad to get home again & I was just as happy to have him back, to.  I still hope we can find some one to plant the potatoes in for us.   I slept untill ELbert got up   then I got up & fix him a bit to eat & drink & then went back & rested un-till noon   got up   took my bath & then got dinner,   then Martha & Audrey came middle of after noon   they only stayed & hour or so & went home so as to rest for tomorrow,   I hope AUdrey will get a job in Lorain soon   it’s to far for her to go to Cleveland & back every day   she will be 60 yrs. old July 24th & then Frank will be 62. July 27th,   Gertie was 64. May. 13.  so time is flying swiftly & sooon we’ll be in the great eterity I hope with Jesus for we’ve all had enough sorrow here,   & I pray all our souls will be saved   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus. 

Mon. May. 19. 1952./ 9. eggs today./ It was nice out this morning with sunshine   then it clouded up,  was cooler,   Postman put Sarr’s mail in my box,   I thought the paper was ours but Elbert said that was there’s also & I took it clear back to the box,   grass was so wet,   I took care of hens   gave them fresh water & feed,   let them out & shut them in when I fed them.   I carried 4 pails cystern water & 2 well water for us.   cooked 2 meals & washed dishes & baked 2 tins bread biscuits & 1. loaf Mrs. Oatus West, Mrs. Lindy West & Mrs. O. West mother Mrs. Sprunk came in (Dorthy  Mrs. Lindy West had her shoes in her hand & ask me if I had any dry shoes & I had her try on a pr.I got of Mr. Bockman   they were to narrow in the ball of foot for me & they just fit Dorthy   I was glad to get rid of them & ask Jesus to help me find some 

Mon. May. 19. 1952./ page 2914./ 9. eggs this day./ that could wear them & she was glad of them said she was going to have to buy a pr. as hers were worn out, & Lindy had been after her to get some,   she said these felt good on her feet to.   Well I thank Thee Jesus & now I don’t know about the other pr.   I paid 2.50 fore souls & heels & can’t wear them be-cause of the nails he nailed souls on & they hurt my feet & my  feet are so bad   I could hardly get around on them today.    Dorthy & Mrs West left Mrs. Sprunk here & they went out & Dorthy was trying to teach her to Drive   We we just ready for supper   Mrs. Sprunk had a cup of tea with us & by the time the girls got back the 1 loaf & 2 tins of biscuits were done,   I gave them 2 biscuits apiece & they went home saying they’d be back to plant potatoes,   they should have been planted last week.   Mrs West said she thought I was to have mailed her a card,   but with all I’ve had to endure, I don’t remember.   I don’t like some of the things Elbert says about me to others,    he told them my head was crazy part time & tried to tell Audrey & Martha he trimed all the roses & shrubery   Well, God knows it isn’t so,   but I can’t understand why he talks so mean about me when I do so much for him.   Well I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all Thou doth do for me & for us & pray Thou will for my sake as well as his convert & heal him.    I Praise Thee & Honor Thee for ever & ever Amen.

Tue. May. 20. 1952./ 7. eggs today./ Well it rained & rained some more,   it’s been fogy damp & chilly, no sun today.   I feel so punk   don’t seem as if I can possibly work but I took the syth & mowed the path to toilet & to hen house & grainery & I’m so sore & lame my hands arms body & legs & feet & around my neck all ach   my elbows pain so bad,   but I got supper & did the dishes,    rained in showers off & on all day.   It’s real cold tonight    some of the bushes look as if they had been frosted, we had a white dew next to frost & the lillies show it,   & I feel it.   Elbert is gaining.   I thank Thee Jesus & praise Thee for all things & pray for your help now to get back to Church.

Wed. May 21. 1952./ 10. eggs today/ Well, I finished the mowing out to the cystern took care of hens & did chores, carry one pail of water to hens  4. cystern water for us & 2 well water for us.   got up to pails of coal cook & did the dishes   & we got a letter from Bonita & they sent 2.00 for the potatoes 1/2 bu.  We had promised them a bu. but Elbert was feeling so punk he didn’t take them.  So they hurt

Wed. May. 21. 1952./ page. 2915./ 10. eggs this day./ our feelings by senting us 2.00   they seem to think because we have the car we can get out & go places   We did plan to take them potatoes, eggs & apples last fall   then I got under the weather & was sick all winter & am still feeling to weak & miserable for anything    the girls thing it’s good for Nellie to get out & work so maybe they think the same about me,   Well, I feel sick tonight & Elbert said he wished he had planed some other way & not come back her,   I am sorry & it sure was a mean thing to say,   for I’ve been kind to him & worked beyond my endurance many times, more than I should,   but they all feel about the same way,   When you can’t help or give to them any more you might as well die,  it seems.    I haven’t done the washing yet & I don’t see how I can carry the water     my back is so sore & he has to have a clean union suit for Sat. and,   well, I ought to have it ready    for Martha promised to take him to Dr. Sat. to Lorain.   I have to iron tomorrow if I can, With God’s help.   Well the sun shone this morning & was partly cloudy this after noon.    I felt so bum could hardly get water & coal & feed & water hens tonight,   & I cried hard after supper when Elbert said he wished he had planed to go some where else instead of coming back here,   he’s determined to try to lift or carry & he hasn’t healed up yet & when I tell him no, he get angry, but that’s what he did last time & then said it was my fault & God Knows it wasn’t.   I tried to Keep him from working & he said all kind of mean things to me,   then when he knew he had ruptured him self again,   he said, well you wanted a garden & so I made it,    I tried to keep him from it, but he want to blame it on me,   but I’m glad God Know it wasn’t my fault,    I pray God will convert & keep him healed, in Jesus Name I ask, Amen.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus Keep me close to Thee, Amen. 

Thurs. May.22. 1952./8 eggs today./ Well, we didn’t do much today,   I finished the belt I was making for Elbert out of my old corset,   I cut it about 5 or 6 inches wide across the back & so it was like & uplift belt in front,   it hurt him so bad to get up & down,   his belly seems to be so heavy & he feels much better now that it’s & holds him.   I have another almost done & I cleaned out a few of the big weeds among the yellow chinese roses & Elbert took pruning sheres & cut a few branches & twigs that has red rust

Thurs. May. 22. 1952./ page. 2916./ 8. eggs this day./ or brick color powder,   we want to spray them & the ground if we can.   & that toilet sure has to have some thing done to it   it sure does smell up loud.   I’m so tired & back is sore   but not as bad as it would have been if God hadn’t took most of it out during the night.   I do thank Him so much for my feet hurt me so bad & seems as if I can’t stand all the hurts & offences of late.   Well, we had soup for supper & I washed up dishes & we were getting ready for bed when a knock came at back door & there was Armond Bonney,   he went back to car & he & his wife “Clara” carried the little boy & girl over to the house    grass was so wet,   it’s rained light showers off & on most of the day,   sun came through this after noon for a little while,   I let the hens out & shut them in early again, for it started to rain again.   I sorted & took care of a few apple & cooked a bowl of apple sauce.   While Armond & Clara were here I had them just ready when they came in,   they only stayed about an hour.   I thank THee Jesus for all things great or small,   in Jesus Name.

Fri. May. 23. 1952./ 10. eggs today./ Nice this morning,   my feet swelled so bad I couldn’t make up my mind to get up & do the washing, but at 10-a-m I got up & started & got the most of it washed & dried.   I have Elbert’s sleeper his work pants & shirt & union suit to do next week & my night gown  2 petticoats a shirt & socks & stockings, handkercheifs & towels & my dress to do.   it clouded up after dinner & has thundered & lightened & wind blew hard & it poured rain & now coming steady & easy in light showers & wind came from several directions & I thought it would hail,   but it didn’t.   Wind is now N. E. at 10-15-p-m.  We still keep little fire.   I’m tired   I carried water to wash, to hens & for us.   & a pail of coal up & stumbled in with last to pails of cystern water & had to clean up the water.   Well, I have lots to thank God for,   He has helped me through the ordeal & I know He will still take care of me all the way,   Praise God in Jesus dear Name forever & ever.   I Bless & Praise Him, Amen. 

Wat. May. 24. 1952/ 9. eggs today./ Well I carried my 4 pails cystern water & 1. pail well water for hens & 1. for us & cleaned stove pipe & cooked & washed dishes & looked after the beds & swept & I can’t remember what more I’m so tired,     I received a letter from Ilean Eileen MacDougall 815 Adams St Vermilion. (the little girl that came & helped me a week), such a week.   Well I’m really & going to bed.   I Praise Thee Jesus for all things. Glory to God in Highest.

Sun. May. 25. 1952./ page. 2917./ 7. eggs today./  Been wet & rainy all morning & most of the day.   I took care of hens & carried 3 pails of water for house 1. for hens & 1. for house of well water.    I carried one pail of coal from landing up, but tomorrow there will be water mash & coal, double load & now Elbert’s on his high horse,   Martha didn’t come take him to the Dr., they didn’t write,    so, he’s going to Lorain on the buss, he can spend his money as he pleases.   The car got damp & it wont start.   Oh, Well,  I’m just the same old goat,   but I thank God He Knows & understands & takes care of me even when the rest pile the load on as high as they can.   Well we missed Buser’s sermon but had several others.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & Pray Thou will get me back in Church.

Mon. May 26 1952/9. eggs today./ Well, car don’t start yet;   I carried quite a number pails of cystern water & well water,   I washed sudesed & wrinsed 4 blankets 2 cotton 2. wool, besides doing all the other daily things.   It was a fine day,  after all the heavy fog from N. east cold damp & chilly    sun was hot today, wind still N. east, Elbert received quite a number cards & a beautiful big bunch of red roses from Our Cousins “the Wheeler girls & Elsie’s girl, Philis Trout Smith) well he’s answered most of them & today he received a card from Rev. Johny Harnish & his wife Marcie & she signed Marcie Joe Mark & Wesley Jim’s names also,   & said they’d be seeing us soon,   they expect to come to Elyria, starting June 22.  (a very memerable day to me.   although mother has been gone for 37. yrs.   I still miss her so much.  Elbert has been on his feet quite a lot & done a number of things today   he help me bind the wounds on the little apple tree today & we cleaned up some glad bulbs & he took the hay fork & piled up the grass I cut the other day.   I need to cut some more, here & there,   but it’s a big job for me.   I do want to try to plant some bulbs this week.   & I must iroon a dress in case some one comes in I’ll have something clean to put on.   got 4 or 5 more blankets to wash & a pr light weight, cotton one’s to do.  about 7 in all.   When Elbert gets car going I want to go to church.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things   May God be bless forever & ever, Amen. 

Tue. May. 27. 1952./ 10. eggs today./ Well I hung my bedding out & suned it & we had S. west breeze, so it aired out good & finished drying edges of wool blankets   I took care of beds & rooms & help ge3t dinner & in came Miss Clark lookiing rather tired out,  said she’d had dinner    but we ask her to be sociable & eat a bite with us,   I got a piece of beef off the boiling meat & ground it & fried it for her,   for she don’t eat pork. & Elbert had got us some pork for dinner,    he

Tue. May. 27. 1952./ page. 2918./ 10. eggs this day./ got up early & went up to see if he could ride with Elise but he had gone,   so he went to Vermilion on the buss,   he phone Dr’s. office & has to go this Sat.   he walked to Martin’s meat & grocery store & back in time to get the buss & waited out side the house here 3/4 hr.    he said for me to get up;   I don’t know what woke me,   but I got up out of a sound sleep & there he was walking about the yard,   he was terrible  tired,   I dressed, washed & combed & took care of beds & bring out bedding  got some water & took care of hens & then got after the dinner & when we were ready to set done we saw Miss Clark coming & fried her meat & the pork. & had dinner    after dinner Elbert let the hens out & he had got the mail DeHaans book & some adds    & then we went outside & picked a few lillies of the valley & pulled a lot of the weed that has come up in them   some one sure sowed it there & it’s something like nettle & smarts the skin,   but we pulled over half of it & then gave up for today,   she had brought along & old dress & shoes & said she was coming with Mr. & Mrs. West, to plant potatoes (in the light of the moon) but they didn’t come.   Well, she left  Miss C left at 5-30-p-m. & walk up the road to get the buss   I gave her 1/2 doz. eggs & pt. can beef broth & she picked few lillie’s of the valley.   I got supper & feel to all in to do dishes, so I’ll read & go to bed.   I ought to write some cards, but, don’t know if I will.   I thank & Praise God in Jesus Holy Name for our blessings & the strength He gives from day to day Amen. 

Wed. May. 28. 1952./ 10. eggs today./ Well I’m all in & my head feels so bad   I done all the toating & then I ironed 2 dresses 1. shirt & 2 petticoats & mowed a patch of grass knee high by the clothes line & path.  Myrtle Eppler came just as I was ironing & said they were having some ministers from Austraila, to preach tonight & that Mrs. Sprunk just told her today about Mrs. Hodgeson & that she was on her way to Berlyn Hights to take an accordin lesson,   I pray God will give her a longing, a real craving for souls, in Jesus Name I ask.   Been partly cloudy, wind went from N. east to S. west & back again, cool tonight.    I wrote Nellie & Bonita a letter & it’s 12-midnight   I’m so tired I’m sick & had to heat water for Elbert,   he had gas in his stomach untill it pained him.   I thank Thee Jesus for Love & care of me. Amen.

Thurs. May. 28. 1952./ Page. 2919./ 13. eggs today/ Didn’t think I’d be able to get up at all this morning,   but, Elbert went to Vermilion & sold 9. doz. eggs 4.95 & he had 2.00, I gave him & he said he spent 10. or 12.00 for meat & groceries,   he got back before I got up & unlocked the door & come in so quite, it makes me angry.   he only went to 3 places to sell eggs but he went to the bank & got change for my 20.00 bill & to Krogers & A.&P. store & Martin’s meat, & grocery store & to Mill & paid 20.00 & I owe 14.34 & I told him to order the other 4., tons.   & I’d finish paying for it a little each month,  he didn’t tell them.   He’s help around here all day & feels rather tired tonight,   he is determined to carry water,   but I know he ought not & I have a great time to Keep him from doing a lot of things,   after dinner I washed quite a few dirty clothes & 2 cotton blankets,   it was late by clock fast time when I hung out the blankets, 5-p-m.    that would be 3-p-m sun time   they dried good, sun was hot & N. east breeze   hems were damp so I dried them over the stove,   I had his sleepers & change of clothes & my night gown petticoats wash, nose & other rags & towels & sock & pillow slips & covers & carried all the water & he looked after hens partly, to-day.   been partly cloudy all day   wiind dies out at night & it clears off,   new moon & stars are so clear,   it will be to cool again tonight    radio says 40 or 42 degrees, to cold for garden, We’ll have short summer.   I’m sorry I didn’t get to go to church tonight or last night,   I was up with Elbert,   he had distress in his stomach,   ate to much & to fast, I believe.    I wrote letter to Nellie & Bonita & sent the 2.00 back they sent for the potatoes, we sent 1/2 bu. by Martha & Merlin.   I wrote to Audrey also.   I thank Jesus for all our blessings & pray He will open a way for me to do more for His Glory.

Fri. May. 30. 1952./ 5. eggs today/ Declaration Day.   Wonder if Ethel will be down to Fred’s grave & if she’ll call on us.   I owe Laura Ann a note to thank her for her picture    I wanted to send her & her mother & grandmother a crocheted handkercheif & didn’t get it done yet.   We wont get over to graves to pray & so is Elbert.   Been a beautiful day & neighbors gone all day   they left about 2 a-m this morning.  No one came all day.   so we rested to day.   I Praise God for our blessings

Sat. May 31. 1952./ page. 2920./ 8. eggs today./ Well, Elbert went to Dr. in Lorain   he told him he was doing fine.  and he took the bandage all off & he bought the tea & went & talked to Gertie & Audrey & looked after mailing my letters & cards & Curtis & Eileens card & then he came home all tired out from walking & climbing stairs   it’s been a fine day, icy chill in breeze, but hot sun & it’s white as ice,   grass & weeds grow terrible fast, but gardens are to slow   I haven’t felt very well today.   Elbert carried some water today, not much,  half pail at a time & helocked up hens & buildings tonight,    his one knee is swollen & pains him   I do hope it leaves him tonight.    I managed to cook the dinner & had it ready at 2-p-m   he came little after & we ate.   Oh God, I pray You Will help us to get out of this rut.   I thank Thee Jesus & give Thee all Praise & Glory, Amen.

Sun. June. 1. 1952./ 13. eggs today./ A Beautiful day & not a soul come near all day.   I slept late   my feet & ankles were so badly swollen they pained me most all night.    Elbert goes to bed early & so he gets up early   he cooked dinner & ate & I ate at 2-p-m.   We had maccronie & what ham was left from dinner, for supper.    I was out doors several times   N. West & then N. east breeze felt as if it came off the ice,   We still keep a little fire to keep chill out the house.    I hope to get off to prayer meeting before long  longer  I don’t just know What Ill do tomorrow,   We want to mark out places rows for potatoes & stake them & I thought I’d put in some tomatoes & cabbage seeds & maybe my bulbs.   no ground worked up for them though & I’ll have to do a little place & then work around it later.   I thank & praise Thee Jesus for all things & pray I may be all Thine forever & ever Amen.

Mon. June. 2. 1952./ 12. eggs today./ Elbert went to Huron at 9-a-m.   paid Mrs. Gunzenhauser $5.32 for the 4. shirts she sent me, for myself.   & he got a big mess of fish.   he was tired when he got back at 12 noon.   I got dinner, cooked 6 fish, boiled potatoes & made milk gravey & we had beets pickled.   I gave him cup hot tea when he got here & I cleaned 13 pike he had scaled,   I can’t see very well, so was to slow to suit him,   I wrinsed them off & brought them in & finished scraping them & salted them,   I done up 1/2 doz for Harry Miller & a few bread biscuits a 1/2 doz. for Miss. Clark & he gave all the rest of the fish to Dorthy & Lindy,   she was so glad to get them,   Lindy came in before.   Elbert got away & wanted to pay for them,  Elbert siad no.   Elbert gave Douglas 1/2 doz. & I must go over & see if they are O.K. for Elbert said he didn’t see Mrs. D. & she always

Mon. June. 2. 1952./ page. 2921./ 12. eggs this day./ comes to the door, but she didn’t today, & he said Mr. D. said maybe he could get them ready for dinner, so tomorrow I must put forth & effort to go see them,   they may need help & they wouldn’t ask for it, (to much pride.)    & While Elbert went to Vermilion I swept & wiped up the floors.   I thank God for all our many many blessings    I gave Elbert $3.00 & he got 1. lb. butter & 1.00 worth gas for the car & a birth day card for Martha & he wrote something in it & signed his name only,   Oh, Well, it’s O.K.   I’m so tired tonight.   It’s real chilly every night.   radio says rain  but, it doesn’t.   I thank Thee Jesus for Keeping me & healing me    I give Thee all Praise & Glory forever & ever Amen.   he received note from Mrs. Otis West saying he had been quite sick & that they wouldn’t be able to come plant potatoes,   I thought he was joking,   but, he says he really ment to    I hope he ment it, but really have my doubts.   I hope I can get the trenches dug before it’s to late to put them in this time.    maybe we’ll get a few potatoes for winter, its so terribly cold nights to.   Well, Elbert told Dorthy we hadn’t expected West to plant the potatoes   I hope to call on Mrs. Hodgson & mr & Mrs Touglas tommorrow & then plant 1/2 doz. or so bulbs & maybe stick in few cabbage & tomatoe seeds.

Tue. June. 3. 1952/ 6 eggs today./  Martha is 40 yrs. old today,   she ought to get the card Elbert mailed yesterday.   After dinner we went to call of Mrs. Hodgeson & she’d gone to Elyria,   so we went to call on Mr. & Mrs. Douglass   I believe they are starving,   they are to proud to ask for help,   she said they cooked the fish & ate all of them, they tasted so good,   they looked half starved   I said we’d bring them potatoes for she had said will could hardly get along with out them,   but she liked bread & then they said how they use to sell butter for 8 & 10 cents a pound & now they wished they could have pound,   so, I’m convinced they really need help,   she said  Why didn’t we sell the potatoes   they were so high priced,   we said we believed in being human as near as we can   I’ll send them the bread & potatoes in the morning    I wish I knew what they really do need most,  they are weak & look sick.   God help me to understand.   We received nice letter from Audrey & after we got back home we cut some grass around the path & well pump & in amoungst my flowers,    Elbert is trying to spade,   I pray he wont hurt himself   he’s so bull headed, he isn’t healed up yet & don’t use commone sence, but, God knows it wont be my fault what ever happens to him,   I’ve tried my best to keep him from working,   he’s carrying water & he hadn’t ought to do that.   Well it rained a good shower tonight, just at dark.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things. Amen.

Wed. June. 4. 1952./ Page. 2922./ 10. eggs today/  Well, it’s been a great day,   We mowed grass & I’m sore & lame    I don’t know wheather to mow some more or wash tomorrow     I’d like to go to prayer meeting tomorrow night.   Elbert went over & took 2 pk. of potatoes to Mr. & Mrs. Douglas & a small loaf of bread, cup of coffee  few tea balls, piece of butter & can of apple sauce,   I hope I can find out just how bad off they are, so I can help them more.   We received a nice letter from Martha this morning.   We mowed more grass today & I’m so lame & sore & tomorrow Elbert goes with eggs & I ought to wash but I want to work out side,   I haven’t got much to wash, but my feet torture me so bad, it’s terrible.   Mrs. Douglas told Elbert about Ackerman’s and elderly couple a little farther west toward Huron who are in very poor condition feeble & alone   she was worried about them & telling Elbert how weak & miserable they were, & no one to look after them.   So I thank I’ll go & see about it soon.   Oh God, help us to live for Thee, I pray   Thou will help us to do Thy Will in Jesus Name, I want to do all THy Will & ways.   I thank Thee & Praise Thee and the Holy Trinity for ever & ever, Amen.

Thurs. June. 5. 1952 / 10 eggs today./ Well, Elbert got up & mowed the most of the front yard   then went to Vermilion & sold 5 doz. eggs & got the grain & groceries “he got his check this morning”   he went to Douglas to see if they wanted to go to Vermilion but she said they were going to Sandusky with a friend,   We did our part by asking to help them, but style & vanity go hand in hand.    Elbert’s to tired to rest & so am I.   for I had a biger wash than I had thought I’d have.   they most all dried out side   I had them most all washed be-fore noon,   then it clouded up & began to rain,   I brought them in & hung them out again,   Well they are washed & I do hate to smell dirty clothes, laying around,   now beds & cloths are all clean,   maybe I can be out side a little while tomorrow.   I’ll cut some bulbs maybe & dig a trench part way for potatoes or plant cabbage & tomatoe seeds & breath the fresh air & get a little sunshine, if it shines   radio says showers & cloudy for tomorrow   I hope God will help me & me to help others,   I’m trusting & believing & thanking & Praising Thee Jesus & hope to get out this rut soon,  with Thy help, I pray Thou will reveal to me that  I may do Thy will & ways in all things, great or small. Amen.

Fri. June. 6. 1952./ 10. eggs today/ Been a hot day 85 degrees in house & all the windows open down & up stairs,   I cut bulbs & some one took bulbs out of boxes in the back yard so I wont hardly have enough for myself but I promised West a few so I’ll have to give him a few of mine,   Oh Well.   I planted 2/3 of a row tonight & hope to plant more tomorrow   then Mon. some more & some glads,   I want to be outside in the fresh air & sunshine   Elbert tried to help,   but he’s so lame from mowing selling eggs & shopping yesterday he 

Fri. June. 6. 1952./ page. 2923./ 10 eggs this day./carried the water & took the grass away to park that we both mowed   he mowed a dozen strokes tonight & measured a row or two for the dahlia bulbs & was to tired to eat his supper, but did get away with a dish of soup & some hot drink,   I give his back a good rubing & he’s in bed,  I believe I feel just as bum,   but I don’t have any one to rub my back.   We received a card from Audrey saying she & Martha would be here tonight,  but they didn’t come.    I should have made bread today; but will try tomorrow.  starched my dresses & hung them & Elbert’s shirt out side, sure dried fast.   there was a good breeze from S. west all day,   Will Snyder painted his house last week & this & tonight had two stinking bonfires, air most all dies out every night & gets damp & cool, & so smoke drifted our way some, but soon went east    & we Thank Thee Jesus for answering prayer for that & most all things,   I want to get back to Church & pray I can soon. I thank & Praise Thee for all things in Jesus Name, Amen.

Sat. June. 7. 1952/ 7. eggs today./  I baked bread today, didn’t do much else.   hope to go to Church tomorrow some where.   It’s been another hot day,   & summer will soon be gone again   flowers are in bloom but they don’t stay very long,   cold nights & hot days & Jesus will be coming before long, longer I  I hope & pray We can be ready,   I want to be so very much & now Elbert is able to go & we must get back in Church,   give me power & strength to get back I pray in Jesus Name,   & I thank & Praise Thee forever & ever Amen.

Sun. June 8. 1952./ 8. eggs today./ It’s been a nice day  S. & S. West breeze, hot sun & it rained a good shower between 4-30 & 5-30. & got a little cooler    I tried to get things ready so I could go to Church this morning, but, I took a couple of tumbles yesterday & my head arms & shoulder were so lame & stiff I just laid in bed untill noon & sit around the rest of the day.   We thought the girls would be out but no girls,   hope we get a card in the morning & that they are all O.K.    I guess they’d let us Know.   We hope they would.   I can’t seem to get rested enough to be able to do anything extra.    Some one came in & took some of my yellow dahlia bulbs & Mr. & Mrs. West haven’t got theres yet.   & looks as if we wont either have very good ones,   they had been all mixed up to.   I hope to try to iron & fix my old dress & maybe help with the potatoes & then do little with flowers, but I don’t seem to have the strength.   I pray I can’t get my things ready for Church & I thank Thee & Praise Thee Jesus, Dear, Pure & Holy. Amen. 

Mon. June. 9. 1952./ Page. 2924./ 12. eggs today./ I’ve felt all in all day,   Elbert dug the rest of the potatoe row this morning   he drop the potatoes & I covered 2/3 this row & he the rest & then he put on some sheep manure & in the morning I suppose he figures on covering with more dirt    he’s terribly tired tonight & I’m still sore & lame from my falls Sat. & Sun.   I stumbled over the rug today,   I’ve felt so heavy all day,    & I haven’t done much, mended Elbert’s pants he had washed in Vermilion,   I don’t see how they tore them as they were torn.   I hope to wash tomorrow with God’s help.  Elbert wants to go to Huron & see if he can get a few fish for us & maybe enough for a few others.    I thank Thee Jesus for Thy Love & care & hope to get to Church   he goes & goes other places & now he keeps tired out I believe it the devil’s work & I do beseach with Thee for help. I Praise Thee & thank Thee, 
Amen.   It’s been a beautiful day, hot sun and a cool breeze.

Tue. June. 10. 1952./ 11. eggs to day./  A great day,   Elbert got up & at 9-a-m he went to Huron,   he stayed so long I thought something was wrong,   but he was talking & then he went to see about getting my stockings & said Mrs. G. was going to Cleveland Fri & would get them if I gave her my size she’d get the ribbed toes 70 some cents per. pr. isn’t that terrible?   So I’ll have to let her know,   the shirts she got for me were O.K.;   Well Mrs. Day came & 3 of her children & had a cup of tea with me, then I went out in the yard with them,    I felt so bad   I couldn’t stay loong & then I tried to get the things together she wanted,   I gave her 2 pks little potatoes  a bag of bulbs dahlia & glads & some flowers & some house plants & voilet leaves that had rutted & Elbert came & they went   it was 12-noon & then she went away with out the potatoes. I’m so sorry for they needed them,   she’s so good hearted, but, she didn’t seem to Know then how sick I was.  We had cut eyes from  I gave Mrs. Day a lot of seeds for flowers.    Elbert went to Vermilion & talked to Audrey   they have been busy & Martha’s two girls went with there grandmother Swanson to Tennesse & Martha’s still tired from graduation doing   & then she had arthritis in one leg & her hand & was sick with it for a week or so & so each one has there troubles   I tried to eat dinner, was so sick I didn’t know which way it was going & had to lay down for awhile.   Elbert got some pork to fry   it was so good & so tender   & after supper he mowed a good swath from coop to road   he mowed some yesterday & he dug a little on his potatoe row.    I couldn’t work today   praise God for showing me things & helping Mrs. Day to understand also & I pray He will help me out of this rut, in Jesus Name I ask & thank Thee, Glory to God, Amen.

Wed. June. 11. 1952./ Page. 2925./ 9. eggs today./ Well, I did the washing,   I hve felt as if I’d land on my nose, all day,  each time I lean foreward & my arms are to tired to even try to do this writing.   Elbert planted a row of potatoes this a-m. 150 ft. row,   now he has two rows planted & 4 or 5 yet to do,   been nice day, hot sun, Mostly winds with an icy cool in them    got everything dry out side except the old dress I had on,   I washed it last & hung it up here in the house,   I had to sit down so many times but Praise God I got them done.   I fixed the bottom of my corset & I stitched binding on the elastic & I had to take it off.   now that’s done & I have to make button holes & work over the button hole in his light union suit & put them away & darn another pr. of socks & then repair the corset I’m wearing after I wash it,   then make him a pr of pajama pants,   then finish my dress & try to make another.   I’m so slow & so many other things to do,   don’t make any headway.   I thank God in Jesus Name for the strength He has given me to-day & every day   I love Him more than anything else on earth & hope my testimony took effect today,   I Love & Praise Thee Amen.

Thurs. June 12. 1952./ 12. eggs today./ Elbert went & sold the eggs & bought a little food & paid 11.91, balance on coal bill & he ordered 4 ton more of coal   he came back & our checks had come so, I signed mine & he took them both & went to Huron,   he got them cashed & got me 4 more shirts 5.32, “& he bought a hen 3.25 live weight, in Vermilion)    When he got back from Huron it was 25 minutes to 2-p-m,   I swept & had everything ready except frying the meat,   he didn’t get any fish,   he rested a little then cleaned & cut up hen & he ground the breast & thights & crackers for ball to fry & I have it all mixed & packed to fry tomorrow   my head is hurting me so bad I can’t hardly keep on even Keel,   I thought I go to prayer meeting but see I couldn’t,  I have had to lie down twice today but am trusting I’ll feel better tomorrow.   Oh God bless the meeting of Thine tonight & all who call in earnest to Thee   take away all things that would keep us from Thee and I thank and give Thee all the Praise for ever & ever Amen.   I gave Elbert the money out of mine for the coal & for my shirts & he ordered my stockiing, they will cost about 4.50 and the tax.  then 5. for Church & 10.00 for gas & I can remember what else it was.   Been a very cool day mostly cloudy.  N. east breeze.

Fri. June 13. 1952./ 12 eggs today/ Well it’s been a nice day cool N. east wind hot sun   Elbert has his two rows of potatoes all covered & started trench for 3rd. row.   then he dug holes & I planted dahlias bulbs 2. rows & now I have the glads & a few flower seeds,   it’s late to plant   we had a letter from Martha & she’s not feeling very well & girls gone & she has house work & meals to look after & since Uncle said we were O.K. they

Fri. 13. June. 1952./ Page. 2926./ 12. eggs this day./ we were both O.K.  they will not be out right away.   I’m tired to tired to write   I cooked 2 meals & washed dishes    Elbert went to Kilbride’s & they hadn’t any milk for us this a-m  but, he went tonight & got a qt.   theres a lot of difference in cows milk & that cooked stuff in bottles.   every time I use it for a week it gets me all up set, stomach & bowels,   I ought to iron tomorrow.   I pray God will help me get off to Church Sun. morning & evening up here to Huron.   I Love Thee Jesus, Amen.

Sat. June. 14. 1952./ 11. eggs today./ Been a nice day but Oh so hot.   Elbert cut grass a while this morning   he’s so terribly tired   he took a bath & went to bed   it’s so hot we sweat like rain   We sit out under the apple tree a while & I took Jacky “the canary” & a little female gold finch came & looked at him & lit on his cage twice,   he was afraid, but came up & looked at her,   when she flew on a box near him,   she has a nest by the well in the dentzia bush,  she’s a greenish yellow but the mail is britter yellow.   We received card from Audrey   they’re coming out some time.   Martha was expecting Jean & Joan home.   I ironed 3 dresses, 2 shirts & my under skirt & patched one dress & darned 1. pr. stockings & listened to Rev. Buser over radio.   & now I’m reading & going to bed after I take my bath.   I’d love to go to Church, but feet are swollen & ach so bad I couldn’t wear my shoes.   I thank God for our many blessings & am trusting for this healing in Jesus Name.

Sun. June. 15. 1952./ 9. eggs today./ Nice hot day & no one even called on us,   I be glad when I can get to church.   feet wasn’t swollen quite so bad today   N. East breeze all day dying out tonight   we have set around & sweat just runs off us in streams & sun was real yellow tonight but set all most in the North West.   I thank God my Heavenly Father in Jesus Name for all our blessings & healings.   I Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost & may all Power & Glory be there’s forever

Mon. June 16. 1952./ 8. eggs today./ Been another hot day, 100 degree here in the corner of kitchen & it was 113 in some places, they said over radio & a lot of people dying because of heat.   Elbert spaded about 33 feet tonight   he has about as much more to go & that will be 3 rows of potatoes    he hopes to do 2 or 3 more     that will be more than we need but Nellie & girls may want some.   I only did what I had to do today.   I praise God in Jesus Name for all our many blessings & for my healing.   May all the Power & Glory be His for ever & ever, Amen.   We got a card from Country Gentleman today, saying they received 1.00 for 5. yr. subscription. 

Tue. June. 17. 1952./ Page 2927./ 9. eggs to day./ Another hot day  99 + more in some places.   Elbert got up early & planted 1 row potatoes    he has 3-rows 120 ft. long. & one short shorter row about 100 ft long, & he wants to put in 1, or 2, rows more & only has 2 more days to dig the trenches.    Well it rained a little this morning just a msty shower & while it was cloudy we went out & he dug 2 trenches & I put in the bulbs & I covered them    I have one & maybe 2 more rows.   then I have some squash seeds to plant & some broccolie & if I can manage I have a few more seeds,   I hope I can,   got hot after dinner & we just sit around & sweat,   I’d like to wash in the morning if it’s not to hot,   it’s lots cooler tonight than last night.   Elbert took his bath & gone to bed, so I’ll do the same.   I thank & Praise God for all our many blessings & pray He’ll help me back to church soon, Amen. 

Wed. June. 18. 1952/ 7. eggs today./ Well I prayed & prayed for several months that Ella Jane would come home & She came Sun & I told Elbert & today a letter from Audrey saying Ella Jane came home Sun.   & Johny & Marcie started home the 16th.  that was Mon. & they are coming to stay.   & Audrey’s tired of her long ride every day & wishes so much she could work in Lorain    Elbert dug & planted one 120 ft. row of potatoes today & I did all the washing except his corset & mine so I’ll have them to do,   I’ll have to repair mine,   I took 4 inches out of the one I have on & it’s still to big,   guess I’m shrinking;   I’m terribly tired tonight.    it’s been so hot in the sun it felt as if you’d surely cook.   clothes baked dry.   I had my night gown & one under skirt & 3 shirts  all my nose rags & others & wash rags, towels 5, & stockings & then Elberts night pants & sleeper coat & his change of clothes & bedding & my dress & his work shirt & it was enough to rub out on the wash board suds & wrinse by hand & hang out & bring in & do my daily chores,    It’s cooling off fast tonight   it got quite cool before morning & we had a heavy due last night    I have to try to write a card to all the girls & read & go to bed,   Elbert want to go with eggs in the morning & he can mail the cards.   I thank & praise Thee Jesus for hearing and answering prayer Glory to God, Keep me ever close to Thee & help me to do Thy will in all things. 

Thurs. June. 19. 1952./ 9. eggs today./ Been a cooler day,   the breeze has been very cool,   to much so to sit in the breeze which has been N. east, & fresh, to, tonight.   Elbert covered his row completely this morning & he got to hot & had a bad spell late this after noon   head ach, cramps & don’t feel to good,   but ate a good supper & now he’s gone to bed.   I haven’t earned my salt to day.   I worked all the button holes in his union suit

Thurs. June. 19. 1952./ Page. 2928./ 9. eggs this day./ only 18. or 20. button holes & my eyes are dim today   can’t see clear.   I feel so sorry for Elbert to,   he has the am-bishion but can’t work the long hours with strength as he use to,   & I can’t either.   Jesus I thank Thee that Thou art and always will be,   I thank Thee for those Who are to-night praying earnestly for us & that Thou doeth hear & answer prayers, Jesus I pray Thou will bless each one & give them more faith for I hear they need it as much as I do,   I thank Thee & Praise Thee Jesus Blessed Jesus.    Elbert went to Vermilion sold the eggs 2.20 & did the shopping   he got some good steaks for dinner & a piece of ham, butt.   I know he does to much & he’s lots to tired every night    my feet lets & arms were to tired to work today    I couldn’t walk around out side   they were so tired & ached so bad   I thank God for His word & that He helps me to understand. Amen. 

Fri. June. 20. 1952./ 9. eggs today/ Elbert’s been cutting & cleaning up grass & he planted all the bulbs I had one more row & he made the trench & planted them   his back is paining him tonight,  my feet pained me all night & so I only baked 3. tins bread biscuits & did daily round.   It’s been extra cool, so much so Elbert had his light wool sweater on,   he’s been in bed a long time & I must go;   It was so cool I burned up all the rubbish in the heater & it wasn’t to warm here while doing it.    N. east breeze & cool, rained light shower before dark,   I hope it rains some more enough to soak potatoes & get them started.   I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for our blessings & trust he will get me out the rut    Help me now I pray   I thank Thee & give Thee the Honor & Glory, Thou art worthy.

Sat. June. 21. 1952./ 9. eggs today/  Nellie Bonita  Ella Jane & Bonita’s 3 children were here this after noon,   Johny & Marcie took there 3 children & went to Marcie Aunt in New London with her “Marcie’s” aunt  from Cleveland who stopped & took them, so Johny told the women they could use his car   Ella Jane can drive so they all came out to see us & we had a nice visit, but not for long   Nellie seemed in confusion about something & I let them get off, with out a tin of biscuits   I feel so bad, but they all talk at once & I can’t think straight either;   Well I did manage to give them a big pk. of po-tatoes & Nellie said they are going to Lake side Wed.   so they “She & Johny would stop & perhaps let Ella Jane off to stay with me untill they come back,   Ella Jane she might have to baby sit, if Marcie with Johny.   I told her to bring 3 of them with her if it was necessary for her to look after them.   Elbert is so tired,   it’s been another cool day & he work to long & to hard.   I’m glad tomorrow is Sun; a day of prayer & rest.  I do

Sat. June. 21. 1952/ Page. 2929./ 9. eggs this day./thank & praise God in Jesus Name for taking care of me   my feets been bad for a few days & I have felt rather week.   I planted my lillie bulb  “the india lilllie bulb) & Elbert helped me & we had just got it in when the girls came   they brought me a box of tea & dish of potatoe salid,   it was quite good & I ate it all.   Elbert don’t like it.    he went to Huron & bot bought a cabbage to go with the ham but for tomorrow & he brough pork for supper & he took over getting the supper.    Johny’s birth day,  he was ___yrs. old today & today was Ruby’s birthday, she is 57 yrs. old.   Frank is 62 yrs. July 27.   she’s 5. yrs. younger than Frank.   & Nellie was married June 28th yr. 1918.  Ella Jane was 33 yrs. old April 22. 1952.   Well time is flying,  Bonita’s twins are 10. yrs. old   Martha’s twins are 18 yrs. old & Joan is 17 & Fred’s daughter is 17. yrs. old.   I’d like to have a picture of each family   Frank & Ruby & there 4 children & there children & Audrey & her daughter & son in law & family & Nellie & John & there 4 chldren & there families,   Ella Jane & her husband & Gertie & Elbert & I. some troupe.   Nellie said Armond called on her,   he had his two Children with him   Clara was shopping   We received 2 cards from Audrey & nice letter from Martha today.   N. east. breeze & mostly cloudy allday, rather cool.

Sun. June. 22. 1952./ 8. eggs today./ Mostly cloudy & very cool, with n. east wind.   & no one has come near us all day & I feel so bad I didn’t get to Church.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for Thy word & help for helping me understand,   I heard a good instructive sermon today.   We heard several sermons but the last one was instructive.  Oh, God help me to, to be stronger in Thee.Amen.

Mon. June 22. 1952. [should be 23rd] /8. eggs today./ Been partly cloudy or mostly so & it’s been quite warm but cool N. east breeze & we neither have felt to strong today.   Elbert has mowed some & done odds & ends.   I mended & old dress, & then I faced one of the new house dresses & stitched the belt,   I have the sleeves to stitch in & hem & buttons & hole & snaps to do yet.  then it will have to wash & iron it for it’s laid around so long.   I thank Thee Jesus Blessed, Pure, Holy, Truth it’s self Amen. 

Tue. June 23. 1952. [should be 24]/ 8. eggs today./ Been to hot to work so only did what wa most necessary    Elbert did some mowing in the shade but it was to hot to do even that   97 degrees in Kitchen for awhile,  N. east breeze went S.W. & after dark was so light & house is so hot, how will we endure when it gets scorching hot as the bible says.   I thank our God for the breeze or it would seem unbearable   Johny & Nellie were going to LakeSide in the morning & let Ella Jane off here   I wonder if it will be so.   it’s to hot to cook & eat & if she comes Elbert will have to go for food some where.   No mail today.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things forever & ever Amen.

Wed. June. 24. 1952. [should be 25]/ 8 eggs today. /  Been to hot to work   100 degrees at 2-p-m.  95 at 7-p-m.  Lots of wind skuds from different directions & a breeze from S. west all day.   Received card from Audrey poor girl has to  work & come home in all this heat.   Received card from Miss Clark Mr. Millers house keeper has 

Wed. June. 25. 1952./Page. 2930./ 8. eggs this day./ been sick & Miss Clarks been taking care of Harry, Mrs. Fredrick’s gone some where & Miss Clark’s wantiing to clean While she’s gone.   Well, I thank & Praise God for taking care of us in Jesus Name & I Pray He will take care of Elbert as he goes & comes tomorrow, with egg & doing shopping.    Im sick to my stomach & don’t feel able to sit up,   I Pray Jesus Thou Will take care of me Amen

Thurs. June 26 1952/ 10. eggs to day./ Elbert went with the eggs   he got 58 per. doz. today & 4. doz.   I gave him 2.00   that made him a little more than 4.00 so he paid light bill 1.00 & got small piece & pork shoulder for dinner,   I got up & did out the wash,   he got back 10-30-a-m. & helped me finish,   he washed his 2 b.V.D. suits & 2 work shirts & 2. prs. socks   I hung them all out & sun was so hot they dried so fast & at 5-30 we went out & sit under the apple tree & I took Jackie the canaary,   he loves to go & come with us,    I told Elbert the storm was making one every side of us & he wouldn’t have it so fast,   but, I took down the clothes,   he put the ladder away,  he left ladder out in tree,  he picked enough cherries for 3 pies & I made & baked them just before dark last night then I began shutting windows,  he fed hens, but but it was to late    they had to get in coop for the wind blew from every way  looked as if we’d be picked up in awhile wind for awhile then it went on  it was whirling right around us   & it stormed the same way & hailed but didn’t do any dam-age here,   lights were out, but at 9-p-m they are O.K. again.   I didn’t get to go to church though   I do thank Thee Jesus for all things  Glory to God.  

Fri. June. 27. 1952/ 7. eggs today./ Been a very little cooler here but, terribly hot in some places 125 degrees in Washington & they said that was the weather tempture,   Elbert did some mowing & hoed the potatoes, they are coming through the ground & the heavy rain should have soaked them up good.   they got hail stones as big as base balls in some places & Killed some peopl & did some damage.   Wyn Grant & her daughter ‘Virginia wasing’ & granddaughter & Mrs. Wasin Virginia’s mother-in-law, were here for just a little While this afternoon,   they had taken Mrs. Wasin to see what damage the storm had done to the old home place out near Berlin Hights & it had blowed the big barn down   they had sold it (the farm) & are living in town of Amherst.   They didn’t stay long

Fri. June. 27. 1952./ page. 2931./ 7. eggs this day./ didn’t come in side just walked around & visited out side,   Grandma Wasin cried,  said it was so hard to leave her home on the farm & live in town, she missed all the things she’d had cows & the good milk & butter, hens & the eggs & pigs & there own meat & fresh country air her trees & fruit & flowers.   my heart went out to her, poor old soul,   I pray she will be able to go to church, & Know Jesus.   It’s terrible to see how some people react to the death of loved ones, all because they don’t know the Lord.   I’m so sorry.   Wyn says, Edd is still coming over to her & Virginia & cries his head most off repenting of all the trouble he had caused Georgia   & he was angry with Wyn to, but she don’t know what for & he wouldn’t go to Wyn’s & take Georgia to see Wyn & his children”Aubrey & Dorthy” didn’t ever have any sympathy for him because jof all his wrong doings,   Dorthy trys to come home week ends to comfort him   she don’t want to do anything wrong she will have to re-pent for she says.   seems we have to learn the hard way so many times,   I do pray God will help us all to live ever closer to Him.    I love Thee Jesus & pray for each one as well as myself.   Well I washed my corset, dress & few other pieces & dried them.    Oh God help us I pray & I thank Thee & Praise Thee, Thou art Worthy, Amen.   We received a card from Audrey saying she’s about all in because of the heat & it’s so hot in there rooms,   Such is life    I really meant to write her & to Nellie & her’s, I’m so sorry.   I thank Thee Jesus for hearing & taking care of us,   I know you always hear,   Oh, it’s wonderful to know Thou art near.

Sat. June 28. 1952./ 9. eggs today./ Elbert worked his ground over & made the trenches for sweet corn, he hopes to plant Mon.    & he went to Vermilion & bought a few things for Sun. & Mon. & looked around some    he did get some ice cream a pt.   I sure needed it,   haven’t felt so good today,   I starched my 2 dresses & 2 of Elbert’s shirts & ironed them right off the line 1. of my dresses & 3. of his shirts    I mended one shirt & my old dress & swept & I am just as tired as if I’d worked    Elbert’s done the most of the cookiing   Been cooler today with a very damp N. east breeze,   I thank God & Praise Him for all things in Jesus Blessed Holy Name.   I received receipt from D.A.V. today.   A letter saying they didn’t have an extra copy of the Country Gentleman.   I don’t think they read there mail.   I didn’t want a copy just a reprint of the story Big dog eat little[?]

Sun. June. 29. 1952./ page. 2931./ 7 eggs today./ Cool all day N. east stiff breeze.   We got a little more rain & hail  not so big or many hail stone.   to cool to sit out side,   I saw the little squirel,   he came back for some walnuts & sat up in the tree & chewed awhile then Elbert came out & he saw him & jumped into the evergreen tree & down the body to the ground & away he bounded off to the hollow below,   so he didn’t get shot during squirel seasons,    I had Jackie & he watched him & talked to me about him    maybe he hadn’t forgot the wesel.   I was terrible sick   threw up & it went the other way also,   was feeling bad since Wed. & Thurs.   we were going to prayer meeting & it rained & Sun. I got everything ready for Church, but here was I heaving & the other way & to sick to sit up   didn’t get up untill after 2-p-m.   to sit up & didn’t feel like it then, but Elbert don’t feel like taking care of me.   he does what I ask him to do, but I don’t like to ask him.   for he keeps himself tired out mowing & digging or hoeing.   I do pray God will get after the church & clean it up again.   I’m a long way from being perfect,   but, the Church is slipping back.   We had 3 heavy storms  rain poured down, a big crane headed for the ground   the wind came from S. east right around to N. east West & on to S. west & off to the east & I prayed God would spare us & Praise His Name He did,  Glory to His Name.   We got some rain all night but not hard & every once in a while moon would be shining through while it rained steady & sun shone through a big round hole just before 6-p-m. & Tempture goes to 94 & 100 then suddenly drops to 60 & 64 degrees.  Jesus told His deciples, when you see all these things coming to pass that Daniel the prophet tell us to know the end isn’t far,   but, at the door.   I’ll write the 15 verse of the 24th chap of Mathew as it is in the bible (15. verse) When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the Holy Place;(Who readeth, let him understand:)  I thank Thee Jesus for all things.

Mon. June 30 1952./ 10 eggs today./  I’m still feeling rather weak & all in.    didn’t get up untill 11-a-m. didn’t feel like it then,    but, Elbert had been out mowing & had come in to have dinner,   I only ate 1/2 cup of food,  stomach is still terrible touchy.    he’s all tired out & after we ate I went out back & took care of can & Mrs. Day, her 3 children & Miss Clark came in,    We didn’t get much rest,   they picked the currents about 6 qts. stems & all & the goose berries & Miss. C. sat down & shelled a qt of the ripe berries, making 1. qt 2. & I told Mrs. Day she’d best put her’s in the car.   I didn’t see how many of

June 30. Mon. 1952./ page 2932./10. eggs this day./ The goose berries she took.   but she took some.   Mrs. Day said she had been thining of me all week & praying & she was so sorry I was so miserabl.  & said she & the girls would come & do my house cleaning if I’d only let her know just when to come.    Well, I think thats swell   none of my own folks would do that much,    they don’t any of them have time.   The bible says not to tbe over burdened with the cares of this world but to love one an-other & be filled with the Spirit.   Oh. God, I pray in Jesus Name I may be all Thine,  I thank Thee & Praise Thee.   The Day girls I gave a big bunch of rambler roses, red white & pink & some tea roses,   they went away happy.   I thank Jesus.   Elbert feels sick like I did,   I pray God will in Jesus Name heal him.   I thank Thee & Praise Thee.

Tue. July. 1. 1952/ 9. egg today./  Received card from Bonita from Lakeside Ohio saying they were all over there & I got my tax blank 11.33,   Oh Received them Mon.   Today We received letter from Audrey, and I still think it’s a queer world   Bonney Bell called Martha & ask if she knew where her mother Bonita & children & Ella Jane were,   said she couldn’t get them over the phone & wished Martha would find out if they were O.K.  Martha had been there & every thing was locked up    she told Bonney Bell & that they had been talking of going to Lake Side,   so maybe they all went with Johny & his family,   she said she had talked to Ella Jane over the phone,   but didn’t know Johny & Marcie were home,  she said,   Joe’s aunt died & he had gone to Penn. for 2. day.   & she thought maybe Ella Jane might come & stay & visit & so she wouldn’t be alone with the 4 babys,   Martha told her mother & she told us in her letter this morning,   Audrey said, she & Gertie received cards from Bonita from Lakeside Ohio, & that’s the way life is.   It’s been a nice day N. east wind then it got quite warm & breeze went S. east & all died out before dark & is still quite warm.   Elbert planted corn this morning 3. rows 70. ft. long,   he rake it   some grass & weeds & carried to the grass pile,   he got to tired yesterday & his stomach & bowels don’t feel good.& still don’t.   We need go to bed.   I tried to help rake up the grass,   it tired me bad.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray Thou will keep me Close to Thee in Jesus Name I pray for all of Thine Amen.       

Wed. July. 2. 1952./ 6 eggs today./ Miss Clark forgot her coat & sent a card & said How a stooped of me & then, she got 3 1/2 pints of currents & I don’t know how many goose berries she took & she sure takes as much as she can of what she wants.   Well, I did the washing & Elbert carried the water,   his head feels bad tonight.   & he hopes to go to Vermilion with Eggs tomorrow & do the shopping.   been hot today.

Wed. July. 2. 1952./ page. 2934./ 6. eggs this day/he forgot today was Wed. & the store & even post office were closed   he went up to the store at the park & got 2 pieces of pork & some tea and 1. pt. of ice cream,   he’s so nervous & he fixes anything for me a cup of tea or cup of water   he puts hisself between that & me & cast an eye as if to be sure I don’t see what he’s doing.   I don’t know how I could get any thing like a mark from a shot in the arm,   but I do seem to have them every once in awhile & I crave pickle so much.   I even have black & blue marks on me, on arms & on chest,  I must have dropped some of the money for I found it was gone out of this bag    thats why he ask what I do if I lost the tax money.  I wish I had some one to help me fine out more for when I die they will find out & trace it all out & I’ll be sorry that I couldn’t have prevent the wrong.   I thank & praise God for all things. “He made a queer remark today about what would do if I’d happen to loose the tax money,   I pray God will convert him so he won’t think evil things,   it’s sure terrible, he even told me after he’d been home from the hospital a week or so that he was sorry he hadn’t made other arrangements & not come back here,   he owned up I’d never been anything but good to him.   maybe to good.  I’m getting so thin & I don’t know why unless I’m getting something in my food or drink,   he got weighed today & said, he was shocked he w. 181 lbs.   I thank Thee Jesus for Thy love & for helping me to throw up what ever it was I had got down to make me sick

Thurs. July. 3. 1952./ __ eggs today./ Elbert’s gone to sell eggs & buy food   I gave him my church money (he has not been honest enough to say he found the tax & coal money.) for taxes.   I gave him 6.__ some odd a 20.00 & a 10. dollar bills for my stockings   6. prs. awhile ago that was later part of June.   Well, when we came back I ask him about it & he said, honest, if I’d have found it I’d give it back, but it wasn’t untill after he ask me that I looked & decovered it was gone,   I ask why he had ask me what I’d do if I lost it & he had no reason to ask it, only that he’d found it.   I pray God’s Will be done.   People do get terrible Ideas & when they talk to some one that don’t know the whole some of things, it make them worse.   If anything like this happens again, I’ll see what really can be done    of course he’s my brother & pa was my father & so on through the family,   I’ll be so glad when my part is finished   it’s revolting the way he turns up his nose at me.   Now he’s been a more nice than usual & he’s so tired but went & & mowed some after the heavy down pour of rain,  it thundered & lightened just terrible   sounded like kindling braking up & the claps of thunder were terrific radio said it killed 19 Holistine cows that were standing under a tree & Daniel Kilbride was just passing on the road toward home & Elbert called to him & he waited & rode home with Elbert,   he was going up for milk anyway,   he said he got drowning wet before they stopped work   he work on railroad.  

Thurs. July. 3. 1952./ page. 2935./ 9. eggs today./ New York Central.   he had a basket & big box   they live about a mile from here.   Well I haven’t earned my salt today & I don’t know how will make out on the gas & coal money now   30. dollars is a big lose & I’m half starved all the time & he has enough so he’s in good condition & weighs 181. lbs.   Well I can have a cup of tea when he gets back   I hope & I pray God will keep me all the way.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus.   Well, it’s very cool out & inside tonight, & cloudy.   Elbert went & got a qt. of milk & Mrs. Kilbride gave him a few tomatoe plants   they ought to have tomatoes big enough to eat on them now 

Fri. July. 4. 1952./ 9. eggs today./ A Holiday, no one’s slowed to shook fireworks but they are doing a lot of it over on the Lake bank just back of us.   I havent felt very well & then I feel sick every time I think of that 30.00, but I wont get it back, so I pray God will help me to be more careful in the future.   I’ve felt so weak all day in my legs    & I baked 2 tins bread biscuits  put night clothes out on the line & brought them in before dark & took care of beds & bird,   Elbert cooked dinner & supper or the most of it,   I cleaned beet leaves & cooked them & he warmed potatoes & we had cold ham,   he cut a lot more grass this morning,   it’s been in the 80ths today and so hot, not much breeze, sort of sultry,   Well, the 4th. is about over & is for some, as far as this world is concerned.   and tomorrows Sat.   then all who have a Job go back to it.   I’d like to get up & wash out what things are dirty & iron my dress for Sun. & pray God will help me get there.   it’s sure queer, they don’t even come out to see me or pray with me. 

Sat. July 5 1952/ 8. eggs today./ We received a letter from Martha & it seems, she’s upset about the way the rest of the families act toward each other & she says they didn’t act as if they cared about coming out,   so, she & her family & her mother would be out some evening for supper or maybe Sun. noon,   that will start another fued & I do hate such things but don’t see how I can help it.   Elbert’s lots to tired to-night   he’s worked most of the day & spaded 2 long strips for cucumbers   he had hoped to plant them today, but it’s to hot & his head don’t feel good & his hips troubling him also.tonight    tomatoe plants I planted are standing up good tonight after the hot day.   I ironed 2 dresses 2 shirts & my under skirt be-fore supper time, while Elbert went for milk & he got some strawberry ice cream on his way home.    I thank Thee Jesus for all things & this healing

Sun. July. 6. 1952./ page. 2936./ 8. eggs today./  It’s been another hot day although there is a cool N. east breeze.   Elbert’s head is feeling bad today   I do wish he’d be more care-ful & thoughtful, that in using care, he will not only help himself, but, others also in perserving his health.   Well, We been alone all day so far, sun is so hot.  Moon is big & yellow & full tomorrow.   I just drank some Ovaltine   I call it potatoe chips   tastes like scorched baked potatoe skins   I’m sweating so bad & feel so weak,   I’m hopiing to feel better to-morrow.   I listened to several sermons over radio today & tonight to   Rev. Buser; all good & persuous  persuasive ser-mons,   I pray God will turn many to Jesus & bless those of His who are working so hard to save souls through His word.   I’m so sorry I’m still sitting around here & pray I’ll get out Thurs. night to prayer meeting,   I love Thee & Praise Thee Jesus for all things, great or small. 

Mon. July. 7. 1952./ 9. eggs today./ Elbert got up & hoed his potatoes & corn   didn’t get it quite done, but he’s going to Vermilion if all goes well & I pray God will take care of him,   I hope to wash,  there isn’t a very big wash,    but, it will seem big before I get it done,   if I could only sleep tonight   I can’t seem to rest untill morning & then it’s cat naps.   Been a terribly hot day with a South breeze,   & some of the time breeze all die out,    it’s begining to cool off at 10-p-m. & I’ve got the dishes done & ready to do the washing in a-m.   there was a big storm went over from N. east early this a-m about 2-30 or 3-a-m   it shut out the moon for a-while,    but, it cleared off again   we only got a little of the breeze.   tonight it’s still hot,   no mail today,   I wrote a letter to Martha  a card to Audrey, Bonita & Ethel,   I do hope Audrey didn’t have to go back to work today  poor girl ride 60 miles & work all day.   I listen to Rev. Buser most every night   he preaches a short sermon & has a few good hyms & prayers,   God does bless me & I pray for them & all who listen & take part,   I wish I was back in Church & I’m going to put forth a special effort Thurs. to go to prayermeeting.   God help in I ask in Jesus Name Amen.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things forever & ever Amen. 

Tue. July 8. 1952./ 8. eggs today./ Well, it’s been another hot day,   Elbert went to Vermilion & cashed his check & got a few things to eat   he left at 8-a-m & got home at 11-30-a-m,   I had the washing most done & I got it all excepting blanket & his pants, 2. prs.  he picked a few black rasp-berries,   he got a few yesterday so now we can have a short cake tomorrow.   I ought to wipe up floors but arms & legs are so tired,   We had several heavy showers this evening & it look as if we will get some more.   We had a 

Tue. July. 8. 1952/ page. 2937./ 8. eggs this day./ nice letter from Audrey & she said she sent a card,   we’ll get that (perhaps) in the morning.   Elbert spent most of his check & says, he wont be able to buy anything much the rest of the month (30.00 gas & coal money gonoe) & so I’ll have 20.00 to pay on coal, for I have promised & I don’t know about the gas,   I have 15. for my tenth at Church,   no one has come for it, so it 15.00 this month. 11. for gas & five to Eilean) that’s 61.00 & I don’t see how I can make it & give 20.00 for food,   and if I don’t give it I can starve,   he can eat most any thing but I have a weak stomach & always have had & I can’t thrive on the little I have to eat & why should I have to be so severely punished.   I pray I don’t have to go on this way much longer.   I don’t feel able to do the necessary work & he’s getting fat,   I pray God in Jesus Name will change my part to,   so, I can live a little better.   God knows & Jesus Knows I’m trusting & believing for His help soon.   I listen to Rev. Buser each night & thank God for His Words of truth.   & all things Amen.    Audrey had some 2.00 bills she had been saving for a gift & it just disapeared & she’s still feeling so hurt, to,   I’m sorry,   but Gertie was always like that   Elbert tarted for work one morning (that was when we were runing the place at home) & he came back & gave Gertie 25.00 to give to me to the house expences & he told her to give it to me,   he forgot to he said,   she washed & dressed & went to town & bought a cheap coat,   you could see right through it when you held it up to the light & a few other cheap things,    I ask her where she got the money & she said Elbert gave it to her,   I said that queer,   I keep house & look after everything & he never gives me any money for myself,   so when Elbert came I ask him about it & he said I told her twice it was for the house & to be sure & give it to her.   Well he was furious & he lit in to her, but she said she had burned up the bills & so she couldn’t take them back,   Elbert gave me 25.00 more of his roll & He often said it was the only time he got to save any money,    I talked him into saving some each payday, pa would always try to take all Elbert had,   he’d borrow & never give back

Wed. July 9. 1952./ page 2938./ 11. eggs today./ 13 hens./ Well, it was so cool & damp Elbert built a little fire to take the chill & damp out the house,   it rained after midnight in showers, after supper or just before rather,   sun came through & it began to warm up a little.   I haven’t done much today, darned 2. prs. socks & my arms were to tired to do that.   Elbert hoed after the sun came out & he did some more mowing,   he’s tired & gone to bed   he hopes to go with eggs tomorrow,   he has 5. doz. this time,   he ought to get 60 cents but I don’t know what he will get.   I’d like to go,   but, I hope to go to church tomorrow evening,   so, I’ll try to save my strength for the effort.   We didn’t get Audreys card today, & she said she sent it,   they must have my cards & letter by this time.   Well it’s still cold to-night,   I did most of my daily grind.   I want to cut out a pr. of pajama pants for Elbert   his are getting to bad to wear much longer.   I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all things.   The squirrel comes every day & eats nuts in the walnut tree   We have discovered some pretty little birds, don’t know what they are.

Thurs. July. 10.1952./ 8. eggs today./ Martha, Merlin & Jean drove in tonight at 7-p-m.   we were just finishing our supper,   I felt so punk all morning & Miss Clark came in for dinner, about 15 minutes before we sat down.   Elbert had just got here from Vermilion,   he sold 5 doz. eggs (2.90) 58 cents per. doz.  got a little meat & pt of cream   We had eaten the cream & I had potatoes & carrots & hot beets & I fried Elberts pork & the steak he got for me & Miss. C. & I ate the steak,   I had eaten short cake made with raspberries & never thought about the seeds, they get after my bowels & close up my passage,   I took some olive oil, but should have taken a dose before dinner,   but, I forgot.   so, after Martha Merlin & Jean left, I began to feel sick both ways   I took the olive oil, but worked part the night trying to move my bowels & they didn’t give only a lump of seeds at a time   I thought I was going to faint so lay down.   It was a hot day & Elbert got to hot & he looks sick.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray I may soon go soon to church.   The republican election over the radio Dewight  Isanhower got the vote instead of Taft, for presedend,   now the democraates have got to go through the same procedure   then the states or all the people will vote in Nov. to see who will be presidend.   God of Love & Mercy keep me close to Thee in Jesus Name I ask & make me Whol for a  testimony to Thee

Thurs. [should be Fri.] July. 11. 1952./Page. 2939./ 8. eggs today./ Well I’m sick & was all night but at last the plug moved, but, not good & the blood came with it.    I do hope they will be lots better tomorrow for my rectum is so sore tonight I can’t hardly endure it   & my feet & legs cramped at verious times all night & this morning,   so, my legs & feet have been sore all day.    I passed out a couple of times after sitting on the can so long,   I managed to get onto the bed both times   Praise the Lord,   but it is terrible to be alone,   Jesus hears & helps, but it’s comforting to have some one near who really is human enough to care, as if it were there own self.   Been so hot today, S.West breeze & Elbert’s head has felt so bad he did try to work today.

Sat. July. 12. 1952./4. eggs today./ Been a terrible hot day,   our chicks came & Elbert went to Huron & paid for the strips he got for screens & he went to fish house not thinking he’d even get a fish & one of the men gave him ten nice sized catfish  just laid acrossed the fring pan nice   we had 4. of the smallest one’s for dinner & I cooked six tonight.   they sure tasted good,   he brought me a small piece of steak & I cook it & ate it at 6-p-m & ate a taste of fish at 8-p-m   When Elbert ate, his heads been so bad he hasn’t felt able to work,   he picked a qt. of raspberries tonight after the sun had gone behind the trees.   he couldn’t eat it was so hot,   we’re both wet clear through to the outside of our cloths,   the sweat dripping off me chin while I did the dishes Elbert put new screen on my S. window screen frame & he painted frame white,   it looks good & seems wonderful to have the air   we have to do west one in Kitchen  the two N. ones & the east one,   he has to make the frames,   he bought enough for two, & has to get enough for two more. & screen.   hope it wont take him to long to get them done,   weathers so hot.   I wanted to get away to church in the morning, but, I don’t know if I can,   I so weak & head feels so bad,  felt bad all day, but rectum don’t feel near so sore tonight,   it pained me all night.   I have to pay 20.00 on the coal  11.00 & some odd cent on gas & 15.00 for Church & 5.00 for Eilean,   looks as if gas will have to waite another month.   better to have a full tank when one runs out,   well, it’s me that has to suffer the hard ships   Oh God help him to be all Thine, so we can work for Thy good & Glory.   I thank Thee for all things & pray Thy will be done in all things    Heat’s been in the 90ties today,  radio says showers tomorrow.  I thank & Praise Thee Jesus.

Sun. July. 13. 1952./ page. 2940./ 10. eggs today./ Been a terrible hot day & we been home all day & not a soul come near   Elbert’s been getting the milk every night.   been cooler in the house than out side untill tonight & then the cousins try to eat you alive.   I thank & praise Thee Jesus for all things Great or small & pray for health & strength, Amen. 

Tue. July. 15. 1952./ 6. eggs today./ Well, it was hot when the sun would come out from behind a cloud   seemed as if it would scorch us, but it’s been a nice day 87 degrees in the shade,   I did most all the washing except my old dress & Elbert’s blankets & got them dry,   they didn’t dry so good after dinner the wind went North & air was damp & cool,   Elbert raked & carried hay, grass & weeds to his hay stack & he’s so tired & his hip joint is out just alittle & pains him bad.    he saw the squirrel today & Sat. he saw a big wood chuck going under the building we call the cottage.   I made 3 button holes & put the buttons on the pajams I made for ELbert yesterday & I put a patch on a shirt for myself, tonight.   & now I’ll read & pray & think a while & got to bed   it’s real cool tonight.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things & pray for health & strength in Thy Name that I may get back to church.   Glory to God in the Highest,  Hallelujah. Amen. for ever & ever.  We received a card from Audrey.

Mon. July 14. 1952./ 9. eggs today./ It was to hot to work & Elbert’s been feeling rather bum   to much heat on his head & then his hip is so bad,   I don’t know how to help him   he’s so de-termined to work,   but we neither of us did much to-day,   98 in the shade.   I wonder about Audrey   Well It stormed & wind blew terrible   took the ends of the twigs right off & took them over the hill & around the door & across the road & took a pile & hay across the road & some in the ditch, rained hard for a while & then eased up & blew again after midnight but only light shower.   Lord Keep us & I praise Thee for ever & ever.  I thank & Praise Thee.

Wed. July. 16. 1952./ 11. eggs today./ Well it’s been partly or mostly cloudy. but quite hot,   it was cool early & cooled off early tonight we had a heavy dew last night & there has been a N. east breeze all day but to damp for clothes to dry.   Elbert washed

Wed. July. 16. 1952./ Page. 2941./ 11.eggs this day./ his pants today & they are not dry.   it rain almost steady all morning in mostly & heavy showers,   he managed to get his wash done out side between showers,   & then he went to Huron & got enough fish for dinner, supper & his breakfast,   & he hopes to go with the eggs in the moring 4. doz. 58 cents per. doz. & he says he has to buy mash next week, so he can’t spend the egg money.   It poured rain while we ate & rained a drizzle while Elbert cleaned the fish,  they had scaled them at the fish house so he only had to dress them out & cut heads off scrape & wash them,   I had my Ironing most done when Elbert came back & I got the potatoes & greens ready & then fried the fish& we ate,  there was no thunder to speak of or lightening, after about 2 or 3-p-m  sun shone at intervals   hung pants out again but they didn’t get dry.   I mended 2, of my old shirts   maybe I can wear them once or twice more.   I’d like to make me another dress for church & an-other set of sleeves for the good rayon dress I made.   My feet & legs sure been bad today & so has Elbert’s hip   I rubed his back & hip last night & tonight he rake & carried to much hay down the hill to hay stack yesterday   heat still gets after his head bad.   We received cards from Audrey telling us she has been home for a few days, to much heat.   she said Bonita & Ella Jane were over & had supper with Gertie & her & that Ella Jane talked as if she wasn’t going back to California,   maybe she is going to stay & come to me.   Audrey said she was going to work Tue.,   I hope she’s O.K.    she said Bonita was going with Johny & Marcie to Seville Ohio, to help Marcie get the house cleaned & ready to live in   that’s where he will preach in 2. churches,   they didn’t come to see us or write us a card or have a picnic as they usually do each summer.   Hope Audrey is O.K.  she will soon be 60 yrs. old, July 24th.   I thank Thee Jesus for Keeping & strengthening me   I love & Praise Thee, Amen.

Thurs. July. 17. 1952./ 9. eggs today./ It’s been hot all day   rained a light shower before noon & cloudy most of the day.   Elbert went to Vermilion  sold the eggs & paid 20.00 dollars on the coal bill & got a little piece of steak & for once it was tender.   I wrote a card to Audrey & he was to mail it, but he brought it back,   he only had those 3 things to do.   I don’t know what he was thinking of,    she will be looking for a card & wont get any all week poor girl   she works hard  goes to Cleveland & back every day & have been sick   it’s been so hot & she was home 

Thurs. July. 17. 1952./ Page. 2942./ 9. eggs this day./ few days but said on her card she was off for work again.   Well, I’ll write another card & per-haps & maybe he will mail them in the morning.   he said he would like to go to fish house in the morning    We didn’t work today, to hot,   Maybe I can do a little sewing or something in the morning    I slept untill Elbert came back this morning.    I do hope to get back to Church soon.   I Praise Thee Jesus for all things,  I Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost & pray Thou will use me for Thy Work, Amen.

Fri. July. 18. 1952./ 10 eggs today./ Been to hot to do any thing so we didn’t.   I’m sorry for Audrey,   We received card from her today & letter from Martha   she said they might be out at the end of the week,    Will enjoy there coming when ever they come.   Elbert has his bath & I’ve rubed his his back & hope he can sleep.   I’m going to read a bit & then bathe & go to bed.   Radio says going to be hot tonight 72 degrees & it is hot, but there is a cool N. breeze.   I thank God for all things & pray He will convert & heal Elbert,   I know how bad his hip must hurt him & I don’t mean to hurt his feelings,   but when to many things are said, I do make the mistakes most of us make, saying rude things,    I pray Jesus will forgive me,   I shouldn’t ever feel hurt.   Well we do have lots to thank & Praise Him & pray He will help us.  

Sat. July. 19. 1952./ 8. eggs today./ Been terrible hot,    I washed out 2 lines of clothes   air’s so damp they didn’t dry very good   Elbert had a little this a-m.  it did rain several hard showers from 12-pm till daylight & it sprinkled some after that,   I’m getting starved now for loosing (30.00) for I had to keep out enough to make it up out of my check & he expected me to give him most of my check since I kept it he’s so,    he goes where he can get cooked food & I don’t,   so, it’s 3 weeks before we get our checks again.   & I pray God’s will be done.   Frank Bonney & I ____Mc. Ginnis came about 4-30p-m to hunt wood chucks,   F, allways acts ashamed of himself & I’d think he would be.    He says Ruby is still coughing,when I ask how she was     he says rest are O.K.  he had Evelyn’s boy with him, not a very pretty lookiing boy,   his small ears stick out from his head & he has eyes like his fathers.   Elbert got some pork up to Shures store & he’s gone for milk & I had potatoes spinage,  he creamed potatoes & we ate,    While he was gone I ironed my old dress & after supper I ironed his shirt & put a-way a lot of clothes,    I listened to Rev. Buser   Elbert took bath & I rubed

Sat. 19. 1952.July./ page. 2943./ 8. eggs this day./ his back & he’s in bed   he was just groaning   had cramps over his ribs,   he’s O.K. again,   F. gave him a wood chuck & he had to dress that by the light in the basement,   so, he will have meat for his dinner tomorrow,   I don’t care much about wood chuck.   We received nice letter from Audrey today    Elbert hoed in garden this morning.   Radio said showers tonight & wind 15 miles per. hour.    but it’s cleared off   is cooler & a little breeze.    I think I’ll read & go to bed after I wash me down.   I thank God & Jesus & Holy Ghost for keeping & guiding me & pray I can soon go to Church. 

Sun. July. 20. 1952./ 10. eggs today./ Been terribly hot & still is sweat comes so fast it’s hard to keep dry,   guess we both got a cold in heads or maybe slept to hard   we both had a bad feeling in the middle of our forheads,   we boiled woodchuck till tender & then fried it, or browned it quick in hot greese,   it done very well & we ate bread & milk for supper,    Elbert stumbled in the stairway & spilt whole bucket of water but didn’t hurt himself.   Praise the Lord, Id. like to get to church but as long as his head feels so bad, I hate to have him drive.  The radio says 94 in the shade & going to be hot tomorrow, It’s been rather quite today, Audrey said Katy Stang Schmit was dead   I’ve been thinking of her so much of late & of several others,    I thought of Cousin Lillie Wheeler such a lot & Mrs. Cranage & Dr. Mc.Garvey’s wife & Mrs. Baysore, Ethel’s mother & a few others.   Well, we all must go, but the main thing is to be ready to meet, Jesus with a clean conscience   well, it cleared off tonight, partly, been cloudy allday with hot sun   Rev. Buser’s son was married last Sat.  I believe it was & tonight he opened the church service with prayer & Rev. Coon, talked a few minutes & then Rev Buser really let loose,   he told about him & several others getting a place ready for a big tent meeting,   they had to haul dirt to level the ground & haul seats & about a G.I. soldier driving a truck, telling them about his wife   she’d been a nurse in the service & now had to be operated on & they didn’t think even then she could live,   they were God’s soldiers he was talking to so they all got together & prayed & God healed her & converted her & the Drs were dumbfounded & she’s O.K & the G.I. wanted to be the same so he went to prayer with them & ask for them to pray for him & he to was converted & made whole.   He told about Rev. Daihl & went to Amherst, he walk out of his preacher’s school be-cause they want them to preach (no power in the blood) Well

Sun. July. 20. 1952./ page 2944./ 10. eggs this day./ I’m so happy to know he loves Jesus & isn’t afraid to preach  there’s Power in the Blood.   Glory to God in the Highest Hallelujah,  Praise Faather, Son & Holy Ghost for ever & ever, Amen.   Elbert took his bath, I rubed his back & he’s in bed. 

Mon. July. 21. 1952./ 6 eggs today./ Been a terribly hot day  & Elbert has felt so bad all day & my bowels haven’t moved & we did not work today & tonight at 5-p-m. began to look as if it would rain & we had quite a severe storm thunder lightened & the wind sure did blow & the rain came down in sheets & it, cooled the air, off, to the North & east the sky was yellow & then turned deep yellow & red for about 3 hours   all the while it stormed Jesus took care of us,   but I’m wondering about the rest of the families.   If Audrey tried to work today she’ll be feeling sick   94 in the shade today   there has been a S.W. breeze, but so hot & the storm came from N. W.   It looked bad off toward Vermilion, Lorain & Elyria   rain came down in sheets.    I do thank & Praise God in my Saviour’s Name for all our blessings Amen. 

Tue. July. 22. 1952/ 8. eggs today./ Well, I washed out the things that were dirty & it was sure a hot day just baked them dry,    I washed my corset to & it didn’t take long to dry,   I could hardly endure it,  to hang them up,   Elbert got the window screen done & in the west kitchen window   he still feels punk, he goes for the milk every night.   & talks with Kilbrides,   she was telling of going to & auction Sale over at Beringham & she said they had yards & yards of goods of all sorts, women & mens   shoes stockings with inlade lace, anteacks & lots of other things   she said she never saw a sale like it before in all her life.   & she’s been to a good number,   she’s older than We are.   Well it was quite a storm we got last evening & tonight we are getting lots of thunder & lightening & a misty shower.    Hope it wont be so hot tomorrow.   I gave Elbert a dollar of Eileans 5.00 & now he’ll want the rest, but we’ll have to suffer it out & next month, I’ll let him pay part on the bills so we can have more to eat.   No word from Nellie or either of the girls. since they wrote & said they

Tue. July. 22. 1952./ page. 2945./ 8. eggs this day./ were all over to Lake Side, they or Bonita said they’d be seeing us soon.   Oh Well so long as they don’t waite   I don’t have to write,   but I wish we could, be as brotherly & sisterly, as we ought.   I dreamed I was at Nellie’s home & visiting,  waiting for Elbert   he had gone on an earand & there were to colored boys, one 13 & one 15 yrs. old, there, dressed in sort of cream & brown woven suits, and they were not so dark in color,   but, there was a fat niger baby also & they all had a very serious look on there faces,   ma use to say nigers in the corner of the fence;   Well, Elbert came & I left,   so I don’t know what,   the nigers were up to,  reckon we’ll find out by & by.   I thank Thee Jesus for the Blessings Thou doeth always give & pray Thee to keep all those children out of trouble & closer to Thee, Amen.  God be blessed forever.

Wed. July. 23. 1952./ 7. eggs today./ Well, it’s been hot in the sun, We’ve had a S. & little west breeze & quite strong at times.   Clayton Brode ask Elbert if he’d like to have the weeds cut in the front yard and Elbert told him yes,   so, he really cut them & the row between or along the line on the South    Bill has planted right up to the line & over on us part of the way.    It would be nice if they lived for Jesus for He would take anything that did-n’t belong to Him,  I pray God will have His way in all things,    I pray He will be blessed forever & ever & teach us.His Will & ways, I want to do all His Will & Ways.    I mended my shirt & Elbert’s union suit & socks & out side of that I haven’t done only the necessities,   wind is stronger tonight & cooler,   it’s like an early Fall evening.   Elbert hoed some today & got the sythe ready for morning   I wish he wouldn’t but, I’m only good to wait on him    he took his bath & I rubed his back with alcohol & rubed in vicks, & now I have to read & write some cards & spong me off & get in bed.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus.

Thurs. July. 24. 1952./ 5. eggs today./   Sister Audreys birthday.  today she’s 60 yrs. old, she isn’t as large in body as the other 3 of us & she’s endured such a lot of hardships & still works hard sewing,   she works fast & does a good job   125 pockets she put in & finished in half a day.  I sewed on my one house dress, today, that I didn’t get quite done   have to finish sewing in the sleeves & face bottom of them fel down belt & buttons & holes & snaps & wash & iron it.   I have felt aggravated all after noon & I just can’t put my finger on the cause.   So, I sewed a while & then got supper.   I wanted to go to prayer meeting.    Elbert felt disagreeable about it.   so, we didn’t go,   he went to Vermilion & sold 4. doz. eggs 60 cents

Thurs. July, 24. 1952./ page. 2946./ 5. eggs this day./ doz. 2.40 & I gave him 2.00, he paid 1.50 for light bill  20 for milk 35 cents for cream & he has my 2.00 left, for olive Oil & says he’ll go for it in the morning.   Well its been 87 degrees today wind was N. east then went N. West & Radio said it would go down to 65 or perhpas 55. degrees tonight & I believe it,  we had to shut the doors & windows early tonight & I lit the papers & rubish in the stove & burned it all up & it didn’t heat up the Kitchen,   I’m sorry for the things out side,   my flowers in the row out in front of hen house look as if they had been cooked & froze tops, all turned brown & black, they have just begun to grow again & now it’s so shivery cool again tonight.    Elbert run in debt for meat today 5.00 or so,   he got a piece of ham a piece of beef to boil a piece of blogona & a peice of beef to fry for dinner,   It’s terrible the prices we have to pay, or starve.   We had rice soup for supper with little dumplins in it.   I thank & praise God for all our many blessings in the Name of Jesus.   & Pray I may do his will & His ways.

Fri. July. 25. 1952./ 7. eggs today./ Today was hot in sun but not so bad in the shade.   Elbert went to Lorain   got the olive oil & receipt from Moor & Myres,  he sent them a money order & didn’t keep the stub,   they said they received it   that’s better than a lot of folks would do today.   I gave the Postman Frank’s lodge dues once & he did-‘nt have anything to write a receipt on,  so said he’d bring it next morning & next morning,   he said that I didn’t give him the money & once after that he held the money order & letter to the Lorain bank of Commerce, over so long the bank phoned us about the order & I told them I had the stub to the money order & that the trouble there before.   & that’s where it was, they received the letter & money order from Elyria.   Elbert wasn’t gone long   got back at 11-a-m. after dinner I set bread & baked 2. tins bread biscuits & 2 rusk buscuits.   Elbert hoed some in the garden,  I don’t think by the looks it will pay him for the work he’s putting into it   he has cucumbers & small squashes, potatoes, tomatoes, cabbages, broccoli & corn, my glads & dahlias & all seem to be standing almost still    I’m tired so guess I’ll read & go to bed   the millk taste   bitter   I wonder what’s wrong with it    been that way for 3 or 4 days,   I’d like to have it tested.   I thank Thee Jesus for all my blessings in Thy Holy Name & pray all things work out for Thy Good & Glory, Amen.

Sat. July. 26.1952./page. 2947./ 9. eggs today./ Been feeling bum, bowels didn’t move & things have been aggravating.   I ironed & got the meals   its been so hot & I’m wondering if it will be as cold this Fall & winter. to-night it clouded up & looked as if it was raining S. & E. of us,   there was a very small part of a rainbow also.   it’s cooler now & Elbert has taken his bath & gone to bed   he hasn’t felt very good today either,    he went for milk & back    Mrs. Kilbride bought a few bannana’s cheap, the skins had turned black,   they were firm inside, she gave us 4, I ate one & Elbert ate one, they tasted good but mine has kept coming up.   I pray God will in Jesus Name Keep me & us. Amen.

Sun. July. 27. 1952./Frank Bonney is 62. yrs. old today & he’s more gray than Elbert.   Well, it’s been terribly hot    Radio says 96 or 100 degrees for tomorrow, so we won’t do much   I’m wondering about the girls & Audrey, for she rides to Cleveland  works allday & ride’s home again & to hot to sleep at night   haven’t had any word from Nellie or the girls,    I wrote Nellie, Bonita & Ella Jane a card & Martha Audrey,    Elbert mailed them Thurs I believe it was.   Well, we didn’t do anything today,   Elbert went for the milk & I sent Mrs Kilbride 6 biscuits, 3 white bread & 3 of the rusk biscuits   Elbert said she seemed real pleased with them    I hope they like them.   she gave Elbert 1. cucum-ber few night ago.   our plants are just starting to get runners so I don’t know if we’ll get any cucumbers or squashes or not.    We didn’t even get to church today,    I do hope & pray I can before long,   I so tired of staying home  I think I’ll write & see if Ella Jane would like to come for a few days. 

Mon. July. 28. 1952./ 7. eggs today./ Been hot again today, stayed cloudy most of morning & when sun came all died out with only a few puffs now & again,   then it clouded up at dark & at 10-p-m it was raining hard then light & now hard strong puffs of wind & rain   Elbert hoed some & he cut some grass along the paths from house to pump & toilet to hot to work so I didn’t do any more than I had to.   Elbert knew I’d saved a dollar in dimes,   so, he said he had to see if he could find some one that would trust him for oil for the car,   well, at last I gave him 80 cents then he changed it & said oil was 43 cents a qt.   I loaned him 40 cents   he said he had 9 cents   he wanted the 20 cents I had left.    it would seem I ought to sign my check & hand it over & then I’d more than likly starve to death for sure,   he even used all the egg money to eat & he knows I have the church money   so, I ought to give him that for feed for hens,    but, he

Mon. July. 28. 1952./ page 2948./ 7. eggs this day./ isn’t going to get it, by my giving it to him.   Well, the rain has cooled the air   it raining in showers yet.   he went for milk & she said cow hadn’t been milked   Daniel drew over 100 dollars & had to come home & she was so mad, said he’d go get drunk & loose his money & he was away behind in his board money now.  so I can’t get the milk there I’ll have to see if Clayton will let me have it by now,   he ask if we wanted the weeds cut & Elbert told him yes & he cut them & he visited with him, said his back bothered him a lot, that he has a cracked vertebra,   I believe Elbert can get the milk if he trys.    I know he’d like the 6.00 for the milk to use as he sees fit,    but, I need that milk, he can eat most anything & he’s in good condition, his body is,   I rub his back & so I know & I’ll have to fight to get the milk.   I thank God He hears and answers prayer & thank Him for all things & trust Him for all things.   Hallelujah, Amen.

Tue. July. 29. 1952./ 9. eggs today./ Well, it’s been rather cool today,   Oh, sun was hot, when it came out,   I washed & had to bring in some not quite dry & hung them up in the house, they are most dry now   We had supper,   I ask Elbert to spend the 80 cents for meat.   We had some for dinner & supper,   I sent Elbert to ask Clayton if we could get milk but he said he couldn’t only    let us have it only once in awhile so he went to Kilbrides & got a qt of milk.   Daniel had come home & milked the cow.   I hope it will be good.   it’s been so bitter I couldn’t use it for the passed several days now.   DeHaan’s book are all ways good.   We had a card from Audrey today   she said she’d taken cold  it had settled in her muscles, her back & legs & arms were so sore & lame it, made her sick all over,   I’m so sorry.   I pray Dear Father in Heaven in Jesus Name you will help her & each one of the family to learn to know Thee & Praise Thee in truth & in Spirit, in Jesus Name I ask, Amen.   Well, it’s real cool   a little heat would really feel good.   Elbert has hoed some & he cut wild carrots today & his head hurts tonight,   he hadn’t ought to work in the sun but he does,   I just rubed his head & neck with alcohol & pray Jesus will help him-   I’m so terribly tired, so I’m going to bed   Praising God for all He has done for me & for us today,   I Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost, Amen.

Wed. July. 30. 1952./ 8 eggs today./ Been quite hot today  good breeze part time,   felt so bad didn’t get up un-till 2-p-m.   was just going out the door to hang out my night gown & blanket & met Miss Clark   she came in & talked a little while I got dinner   Elbert hadn’t eat yet & while we ate Miss Clark went out & picked

Wed. [should be Thrs]July. 31. 1952./page. 2949./ 8 eggs this day./ a qt. of gooseberries, a big qt. & she was almost roasted when she came back in,   she cooled off & then went up the road afoot   Elberts out of gas & oil for car,   he had just enough to get the milk & now I don’t know what he’s going to do   says he’s going to run his face for enough to get to Vermilion & back.   Miss Clark said she measured her length on the pavement before she got to church, she went to tell Myrtle she was coming out here   she had got a record with to Church hyms on for me, “a dollar” & said she threw her bag, purse & the record & was afraid it was broke, but it wasn’t, she scrubed her knees & they hurt,   she had made to stops before she got here & got her dinner at the last stop.  soup & water mellon & wouldn’t take a cup of tea with us.   Well, awhile later Mrs. Day, her father & her 3 children came in & visited untill 8-p-m.   she said she’d like the rest of the goose berries but the children would-n’t pick them   Elbert picked almost a qt. but he hid them,   said they were to lazy to pick even When he held the bush back  so they wouldn’t get all pricked up.   I gave her a qt of apple sauce & the girls picked a big bunch of flax & all my red ones,   It’s been a great day.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & Praise Thee Amen.   She prays for me & I for her & her children   she has a lot to endure & welfare workers as so disagreeable. 

Thurs. [should be Fri]Aug.1.1952/ 10. eggs today./ Elbert went to Vermilion    sold 4 doz. eggs 65 cents per. doz. 2.60 he paid it on the mash & owes 2.12 more.   mash is 5.12 per 100 lbs.   he run in dept for food at Martins 2.41 & he owed 4.47  he owes 40 cents for oil for car 1.10 for milk 4.50 to More & Myers    gas man brought a tank of gas $10.15 cents,   I gave Elbert 20 cents to pay for milk so he had the 20 cents makes me so discusted now   I’ll have to pay 20.00 on the coal & I’ll have to fight to have just a little to eat,   I pray God will teach us His ways & Will & rebuke those who do evil against us.   Lord God of Hosts have mercy on my soul & give me a little more of the things I need to keep my body well & stronger,   I need just a little help to get me back to church,   he don’t want to go & is happy he don’t have to go, but he can go anywhere else & the things he says, God I pray Thou will rebuck the devil in him & help us both to live for Thee.   Oh Jesus Thou Knowest all things & I do trust for his soul.   Bless all of Thine,   give them all they need to keep them, strengthen them & reward there efforts in Thy Name, Amen.   We received letter from Martha   she said they had been over to Harbor Veiw near Port Clinton for a week

[day and date repeated] Thurs. July 31. 1952./ page. 2950./ 10 eggs this day./ 1. gas tank today 10.15./ so they all slip off for a week or so   I wonder what Joe & Bonney Bell will think & Audrey & Gertie.   But if I intended to change my plans I’d be honest & say so not beat around the bush,   after all they have a right to go elsewhere, if they choose & don’t have to make excuses.   We are glad they write & hope they are well & happy.  I hope to write a card to Mrs. Day. tonight   Elbert’s talking fish & Huron. 

Fri. Aug. 1. 1952./ 6. eggs today/ Well it’s been much cooler today & neither of us felt fit to work   I got up at 11-a-m. mountain time, 9-a-m. sun-time   Elbert went to Huron & got a good mess of perch, enough for dinner & supper & a few for tomorrow,   they tasted real good & take the place of meat & digest better,   he had 3 white bass,  he likes them,   I should have swept, but finished stitching on my dress & patched two of his old shirts, he can wear them once or twice more.  We received a card from Nellie,   I had said on the card I wrote to her that we missed them all for our summer picnic, & this is what she wrote back,   Dear folks:  received your card   will try to write in a letter.   I don’t know what picnic you missed   was there one?  Glad it’s some cooler today.   Write   Love Nellie.    You’d think we were no relation, & they’ve been coming each summer for a picnic; when Johny & Marcie & children come home.   then they & Joe & Bonney Bell & there 3 children, Bonita & her 3 children & Nellie & Audrey Merlin Martha & there 3 children come & have a picnic,   so none of them come, although they have kept saying they were coming & they have kept put-ing it off from week to week.   If I had changed my mind I’d tell the rest so they could do as they pleased with out keeping them waiting.   Nellie told her children, “I” Elinor didn’t have scarsly any education,   well, I pray God will help her to use hers as He would use His, I put her through high school  & helped her through Normal school,   I’ve never had much, but thanked God earnestly for all I had I’ve always known she was jealous of all I had & have.   I do pray thatGod will help her come clean & do His will as He would have her do.   God help us in Jesus Name I ask Amen.   It’s was so cold last night & my feet were cold alnight   We had a heavy cold white due, not quite a frost.   Tonight it’s cold again.   Elbert had little fire this morning.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things.

Sat. Aug. 2. 1952./ 8. eggs today./ I washed out what few things I had that was dirty & what Elbert had  his sleepers, pillow ship B.V.D.s socks & wash rags & towels & I baked 1. loaf & 1. tin of bread & swept out the middle & cleaned the bird cage,   & I’m so terribly tired,   I cooked dinner & supper & washed up all the dishes tonight.   I received a nice letter from Eilean today,  she seems like such a nice girl. Well sun

Sat. Aug. 2. 1952./ Page. 2951./ 8. eggs this day./ was so hot  & we had a N. east cool breeze.   wasn’t quite so cold last night, as it was Thurs night for there was a very white due Fri. morning, not quite so white this morning, but white.   There are a few dahlias in bloom & one glad that we missed last Fall when we dug them   we missed several & they’re up & coming,   the others are al-most as high   Yellow dahlias are starting to come, but it takes them so long to grow.   Elbert’s hoed them all good, but he hasn’t put any fertelizer or water on them,    he planted & hoed them,   now, they are supposed to do the rest.   he has mowed the weeds & wild carrots.   Elbert’s took his bath & gone to bed.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things, Amen.

Sun. Aug. 3. 1952./ 9. eggs today./ We were here alone all day,   I been wondering how Audrey is today,   I suppose Martha’s all tired out.   from there trip,   I hope to get off to a prayermeeting or Church meeting before long.   I listened to Rev. Buser tonight   his father “Who is 80 yrs. old is with him & his brother, his son Paul, & his wife & several others,   He’s just beginning to do a good work where he is “in Amherst Ohio” and now they are going out to do evenelestic work, traveling about.   Buser says he’s 40 yrs. old & been preaching 23 yrs.   I don’t see just how that is, but that’s what he said tonight.    I would like to have gone to Church today,   I’m terribly weak in body, but perhaps I’ll manage it before long. Sun has been hot & a cool N. east wind that was quite strong, but died about out at dusk   Elbert walked up & took a look at the highway & lake & came back again,   his head has been bad of late & he looks as if he felt bad to.   Well, I thank God in Jesus Holy Name, for our blessing, Amen.

Mon. Aug. 4. 1952./10. eggs today./ Well, felt so bum thought I wouldn’t wash & then, Elbert went to Huron to see if he could get some fish, but came home with pork shoulder,   I gave him 80 cents   he mailed Audrey’s card & got 5  1 cent stamps   He put a stamp on it,    I had run out of them   he brought 4 home,   I use mostly cards when I write, getting so I hate to write letters, takes me to long.   We had dinner,  Elbert’s check came & he went to Vermilion & got what groceries he did-n’t forget & so he’ll lhave to get the rest Thurs.   I have to pay half & so 20 goes on coal bill & we divide the bal.   I haven’t got my check & wont have it untill 12th,   We received a letter, “nice long one” from Audrey.   she’s working   was off Mon.    says Gertie has a vacation starting 11th.   Well after Elbert went to Vermilion, I did out the washing,   there wasn’t much , but glad there wasn’t more,   it rained so hard after he left, but dried most everything out side, Elbert don’t feel very well tonight,  gas around his heart,  I pray God

Mon. Aug. 4. 1952./page 2952./10 eggs this day./will take it away & help him to feel better soon,  his head & hip seem to be so bad, but he just wont use good judgement, goes out & stoops & pulls weeds & off times in the hot sun,   I try to get him out of sun but can’t watch him all the time.    I am very tired   we both got supper together & now I have dishes done & I’m going to read & pray & go to bed.   I thank God my Heavenly Father for helping me so much & Praise Him in Jeus Name, for the strength He gives me daily   Surely He is all truth & Power,   I wish I were like Him.

Tue. Aug. 5. 1952./ 8. eggs today./ Been a nice day, Cool N. east breeze, partly cloudy, Elbert went to fish house & got good mess of fish   come home   cleaned them & got potatoes & carrot ready for dinner,    I really had a good sleep the first real sleep I had for sometime   was noon when I got up.   I got the fish on to cook & he put potatoes on & we had dinner    he got some peaches & plumbs 2. lbs. each.   they are good also.   We have been needing a change in food so bad & then after dinner I mended Elbert’s sleepers & put elastic in front on each side to make them more snug around the waist   then I put patch on back of my nightgown yoke.   & I made a petticoat out of an old night gown skirt    I wasn’t quite done on it when Mrs. day & her children came in & one of her neighbors a woman 57 yrs. old “she says” but she looks 87. a queer acting woman   she didn’t talk much,   she’s a window woman. snow white hair & the skin hangs loose & wrinkled all around her neck   she may have been thick & chunky or rather stout & stalky.   Mrs. Day brought apiece of pork loin about 2 1/2 lbs.  & 1/2 pk of green & yellow string beans   I thanked her & ask her if she would have all the ladys fast Fri. & pray God to heal me of dropsy,  she said she would & now, I thank God in Jesus Name for the healing, for Jesus, said this desease was healed by fasting & healing, so Glory to His Name    I thank & Praise THee Jesus & trust for the healing; Amen, Amen. Hallelujah & Glory to God in the Highest.   Received a card from Mrs. Goll today  a very nice card   a little house with roses all about & over the door & it said “A friendly thought, From one who cares, And Keep you close, In thoughts and prayers” Then a bible verse from Romans 15.13.” “Now the God of hope fill you with joy & peace.   She allways send well ment & pretty cards   Oh, God I thank Thee for my blessings & Glory be to Thy name for ever & ever.   I had Elbert mail a card to Nellie this morning, one to Audrey yesterday.

Wed. Aug. 6. 1952./ page. 2951./ 6. eggs today./ Well I didn’t do much today   swept out the middle cooked & washed dishes & cut out new sleeves for my new dress,   hope these will be O.K.  the others are plain & I don’t like them   maybe I can stitch these & get them in, to-morrow   It’s been partly cloudy & Cool N. east breeze.   Elbert hopes to go to Lorain, after he sells the eggs, tomorrow & now he used the egg money the time or two weeks ago & one woman gave him 1.30 for the eggs for this week & he used that & the 1.30 she paid for last week & the 1.30 the other  woman paid (3.90) all together to pay for the mash with 1.23 from his money,   now he will only have 1.40 from the one woman & 10 cents from the other one this week, that’s 1.50 toward the grain so he’ll have to dig down in his own pocket for the rest,  that’s the way he does things,   then he worries & figures to get the rest.  I pray God will, in Jesus Name take care of him as he goes & comes & help him in all the ways he needs.   We received card from Audrey this morning, she’s working.

Thurs. Aug. 7. 1952/ 10. eggs today./ Been a nice day, Cool N. East breeze & Elbert sold 4 doz. eggs 70 cents per doz. & since he collected partly it last week, he did not have much today,    he went to Lorain & got 2 qts. olive oil & he met Etta Tomas & visited a little    she is still working, her mother died a yr. after George died   I think its 4 or 5 yrs. now & she said she & Elisabeth were living in the house,  she & her mother, had lived in, for 14. yrs.  With one of Elisabeth’s boys,  he’s married & they get on fine    Elbert called Mrs Cranage & she said they were all well.  then he tried to get Bill Todd’s place but there was no answer,   he went up to Audrey’s & no one home so he shoved my card under her door.   I hope she finds it   Elbert has potatoes all hilled up & he has cut some brush & hoed some today,   he wants to go for fish in the a.m.   I felt to bad to work,   Elbert got back from Lorain before I got up & I only did what seemed most necessary.   Elbert talked to John Snyder about some ties, for under the toilet & he said he could have them.   I dreamed of Miss Mc.Govern, her brother & John & Marry were dead & Miss Ann was very ill & had ask for me,   I met a few of there relatives & a baby that no one else could do nothing with “& it was cold”  I gave warm milk & lay down & cuddled it close to me & it smiled & dropped off to sleep, for all time,   Elbert came for me so I was bidding everyone good by   I Praise God in Jesus Name for all things.

Fri. Aug. 8. 1952./ page. 2954./ 7. eggs today./ Well, I fasted & prayed & trust the rest did the same & that by Sun. I’ll be O.K.,   I thank & praise Thee Jesus for this will mean another true testimony in Thy Name, Glory, Glory, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen.    Haven’t done any extra work today but must do some tomorrow,  God Willing.   Been a nice day cool N. east breeze.   We received a letter from Audrey, she’s so tired   When whe gets home,   Gertie slipped, as she was coming in through the window & brussed her up rather bad   they hang clothes out, on the roof, on a line & have to climb in a chair step in end of sink & through the window,   “Audrey’s 60 yrs. old & such Gertie is 64. yrs. old & neither of them should be doing a thing.   Audrey said she gives her back & hips & her arm a good rubbing & that they had turned black & blue, she will sure be sore & lame & shook up   I know how bad it is & will be & pray God Will be merciful, for we are all sinners,   I thank Thee Jessus, & Praise Thee for ever & ever, & for all things.    Help Audrey not to feel so hard, but to put herself in same place & feel sorry for her as she’d wdnt Gertie to feel for her.  WEll, Ella Jane is a long thinker   she hasn’t wrote to me yet.   I have to write to Eilean & hope she can come help me yet. 

Sat. Aug. 9. 1952./ 9. eggs. today./   Been a very cloudy day    sun came out a few times.   Elbert went to Huron but got no fish,   he help some one take out a clutch from there engine  I think he said it was Skip Shoe’s boat   I was still in bed, when he got here,   but got up & he had got dinner cooking, so he finished it.   I got up at 2-1-m & rubbed his back & hip with alcohol & vicks ointment   he went to sleep shortly after that,   he’s cut brush, mowed & took care of hens & I haven’t done much   cooked supper washed dishes  took care of beds & rooms & wiped up floors & took care of my bird & crocheted a little,  no mail today & tomorrow is Sun.   there has been two or three card looking in here today 2 of them were very interested & went north & just had time to go west on main highway & passed here going north again & looking as if to see if any one was home   the other went  South turned around & came right back several times & the other went up & back twice    I think I’ll get that young Dick, to see what he can find out,   he wants to just try his hand at his work. [Detective?].   

Sun. Aug. 10. 1952./ 7. eggs today/ Well we had a real super prise surprise to-day, Johny, Marcie & there 3. children & they had Nelson with them   he’s been with them for a while helping look after the younger children.   Johny’s really got his hands full,   but, he say they will soon 

Sun. Aug. 10. 1952./ page. 2955./ 7. eggs this day./  be grown up,   He has to preaches in two churchs so he has to preach in & they have to call on there people & both churchss,  he just took a notion while they ate dinner to come over & call on us,   that was wonderful   it takes about 4 1/2 gal. of gas he figures everything to a fraction and he will need to be with 3 children to take care of.   I do hope & pray he will get out of his ministry, all God intends we should have;   I thank Thee Jesus.   I’m so sorry I didn’t have more I could give them, to help them,   they said they had a big 8 room house & that the rooms were quite large but when they get use to them I’m sure they’ll enjoy them if it isn’t a cold house & I pray God it isn’t.   Been partly cloudy & cooler today.   I haven’t been out much today.   We thank and Praise God for our blessings & I’m trusting for strength & I’m thanking God in Jesus Name for my healing Amen Glory Hallelujah;   I gave Marcie the little blue square, all wool & the blue crepe dress Ineze gave me.   I gave her a piece of toweling, for hands   it would make about 4. towels & the linene table cloth Miss. Baumgart gave me & a piece of print goods I had left from my dress & 2 cans apple sauce & 1. pt. can of jelly & a big bag of cans “glass” she thought she could use some paper milk bottles qt. size she said she could use in ice box & onion bags 10. lb bags,   I thought the children would like them to play with,   I wish I could have had a cake for them, but they had to fly when they left   he had to preach tonight.   I trust Jesus took them back safe.   We heard a preacher at Amherst 4 Square who come from Califonia “a visiter” he did a good job & preached very plain,   a child could have understood him,   We need that kind of sermons & I pray it did a lot of good. 

Mon. Aug. 11. 1952./ 8. eggs today/ Well, today Elbert went to Huron this a-m & got a nice mess of fish mostly white bass & he bought 3 pork chops $1.13   just think 53 1/2 cents a piece for one meal   that’s the worst I ever done, that’s terrible.   I set bread & baked two tins bread biscuits & a baking Powder biscuit on a pie tin for supper for I didn’t set bread untill after 2-p-m & it wasn’t quite done for supper,   fish were good for dinner & I had a good supper.   It’s been mostly cloudy all day & late this after noon.   began a misty rain & still at it.   I thank THee Jesus for all our many blessing  help me to be worthy.

Tue. Aug. 12. 1952./ page. 2956./ 7. eggs today./ Rained in showers last night & got real cool  radio said it would be 50′ or 60 degrees before morning & I think it was 50 or 55 at least   I had to put an extra blanket on before morning & it’s been so cool all day & shivery tonight   Elbert built a fire to take chill out of the room.   His hip & back still hurt him,   but, he mowed a lot of weeds today   he went down along the drain & cut brush & sumac (we call it shoe mack)  I knew it wasn’t spelt the way we pronounce it, so I looked in dictionary,   hope it sticks in my memery.   Well, it’s been showery all last night & this morning & some this after nooon.   I didn’t do much, mended my old dress   I was sick part of the night both ways,   but at last got settled,   but didn’t rest much so I didn’t get up un-till 2-p-m.   We both received our checks today & a card from Audrey,  “she says” Martha said  she is still planing on a steak fry, for Labor Day.   Well, it would be nice if they all want to come & have a visit & picnic,   but, we can’t aford to pay 1.50 each for steaks   that would be 3.00 for Elbert & I & I just can’t do it,   I’ve got to save for taxes & for another tank of gas & there’s one more payment to make on the coal & Elbert spents all he can  get hold of & he spent hen’s money & has to buy bag of grain out of his 6.00 check, so he wont have anything left for bal of the month   I’ll have to manage somehow out of mine & I can’t as yet,  see how it can be done.   if he can get fish once a week, it helps a lot   we ate 4 eggs for supper,  we were both so hungry we had can of beans & what few potatoes & carrot that was left from dinner & bread & apple sauce & hot coffee.   then I wont eat again untill 12 noon tomorrow but he eats in the morning.   I washed out my stockings 2. prs. & some wash rags & wrinsed out the rags & hope to wash if weath is suitable in the morning    We listened to Rev. Buser preach & the hyms,  I thank my Heavenly Father in Jesus Holy Name for all our blessing, Amen.

Wed. Aug. 13. 1952./ 6. eggs today./ Well, I didn’t think I could wash today but I got most of it done & dried out side.   I have Elbert’s sleepers & my dress & the blankets.   No mail today.  Elbert has mowed & pulled weeds & his back is very bad,   he hopes to go sell eggs tomorrow

Wed. Aug. 13. 1952./ page. 2957./ 6. eggs today./ he has to buy grain for hens.  that will take most of his check   he spends the egg money & so he has to spend, his for feed but he will have 3.00 on the eggs & I’ll check on the price of everything when he get’s home.  I have to argue about all the food slips, coal bill feed & egg money,   I’m so sick of it   if I could only do the things myself, but he don’t keep track & he can laugh if he can’t remember & I have to see that coal, light, food & gas are paid for, & the taxes.   Well I thank God for all I have & pray He will see us safly through to Glory,   I want to do His Will, not mine,   I’m sick of this life.   Oh God , help to understand & do & be all Thine, Amen.

Thurs. Aug. 14. 1952/ 9. eggs today./ I didn’t do much today,   it’s been so hot    sort of sultry hot,    we went out & picked a pk. of peaches not very good but those that were repe  tasted quite good,   Elbert sold 4 doz. eggs, 75 cents per. doz. 3.00, so he only had to use $1.61 out of his money, he’s feeling so bad tonight & gone to bed,   I would like to have gone to church tonight but his head feels so bad he don’t like to drive at night,   I’m trusting God will in Jesus Name, help us, so we can get to church regular   I love Thee & give Thee all the praise & Glory for ever & ever, Amen.   Elbert paid 20.00 on the coal & now there’s only $14.13 left to pay.   I had him use 5.00 for food,   we bought 5 lbs. potatoes 45, he got very small piece of beef to fry & a piece to boil cost 1.30,  the butter was 97 cents, 3 cans spinage 44 cents, bunch carrots 13 cents, 5 lb. onions 35 cents a jar of vicks ointment 73 cents & tonight he got a qt. of milk from Brodes that was 20 cents so he only has 53 cents left out of the 5.00;   I used out of church money that’s 35. out of 49,  that leaves 14 to last untill Sept. 12th.   28 days & only 14.00    that’s a little less than 50 per. day,  takes gas & oil for car.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray I may be worthy.

Fri. Aug. 15. 1952/ 9. eggs today./ Well, I had my visitor, Eileen Mac.Dougle Gale.   she came before I was up & looked tired out   she has a cold & says she has to sleep in the rat hole her father tried to build on & it leaks so bad she had to put 3 pans for it to run in & all the children are in the one little bedroom & she just can’t rest & her father. took her in his car & went down by Beaver creek & then took his pillow   got out & went over under a tree where 

Fri. Aug. 15. 1952./ page. 2958./ 9. eggs this day./a man & woman was fishing & lay down in the shade,   he was a sleep soon & first one & then another came & ask if he had kidnaped her, or who he was, she said she told them he was her father & where he worked & that he was afraid to leave the car while he slept, she said they looked doubtful & she felt so embarrasted   I’d like to have, but her ma is going to have another baby & says she’ll need her, she & her sister don’t hitch be-cause the mother & father let her domanate Eileen all because Eileen don’t like the Gherman Church.   Well, maybe she will come & help me a few hrs aday to get cleaned up for winter,   I hope so any way.   We received a card from Nellie,   she said Ella Jane was going back to California next week, but didn’t say why all the rush,   she’s going with a friend of Nellie’s,   she’s known along, long, time,   said maybe she get to see me be-fore she went   I wonder.   I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for all our many blessings. I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for all our many blessings.   I think Elbert feels some better today,  he felt so bad last night,   I rubbed his hip & back & prayed God to help take the pain away & fix his hip, & turn his soul to him   I’m trusting & believeing he will   I wish we could go to the woman in Ackron   she has the gift of healing.    I heard the preacher had said “if people are healed” he’ll give her the use of his church for meeting,   I know God does in Jesus Name heal us now as when He was here on earth & that preacher is showing his ignorance or doing it to bring more people to church, Oh, I pray we will see her & be made Whole,   That’s a big challenge to make to those God has given the gift of healing & Power, to,    I pray Gods Will be done Glory, Glory Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen.    I got up at 3-a-m & took care of Elbert & he took an anicine,   he slept & relaxed after that   I thank Thee Jesus,  I praise Thee forever & ever Blessed, Pure True & Holy.   Been nice day, hot partly cloudy,   we had a severe thunder, lightening & wind & rain storm,   it came soon after dinner,   Elbert to Eileen home & went into Vermilion got a piece of steak cubbed & came back,   talked a few minutes to elderly man down highway & he gave him sweet corn, he got here   took care of car & coop & I 

Fri. Aug. 15. 1952./ page. 2959./ 9. eggs this day./ got windows shut & the wind sounded like a Syrine & the lightening cracked, thunder roaared & wind blew a living gale, & rain came down in sheets   didn’t last long,   sun came through in a little while & every thing look so fresh & nice.   We received card from Audrey   she isn’t feeling very good & lost Mon & Tue.   don’t pay to work for over time. 

Sat. Aug. 16. 1952./ 6. eggs today./ Georgia’s birthday 67. yrs. old & she’s gone to her place, of rest,  I hope;   I can’t help wondering about Ella Jane   I’m trusting God will in Jesus Name help me to know & do what ever I should do.   Help me Jesus Please.   I hope she comes tomorrow.  & that you will help me Jesus.   Been fine day, hot sun & cool breeze.   Elbert was cutting brush some for a while & then came in, feeling all in,   I had a hard time to get him in.   No mail.   & I haven’t felt to well either.   I rubbed his back with alcohol & vicks & he’s in bed,   he was so sick both ways,  he got up, told me he was going to the toilet   I got up & stood at the window   called to him & he said, he’d be in & he came   got into bed & was asleep in a short time, 4-a-am.   I think he ate to much sweet corn last night for supper,   there was a plater full,   I only ate 3 small ears & he ate all the rest except one small ear & it was the first we have had.   I darned 3. prs. of his socks last night before going to bed;   Nellie ans. the card I wrote to Ella Jane & I sure believe there’s something very wrong going on.   God Please help me, in Jesus Name I beseach Thee. 

Sun. Aug. 17. 1952./ 9. eggs today./ Well, it been another nice day & we have been home all day & not a soul come nigh.   I really got filled tonight with power from on high   Praise the Lord, Glory Hallelujah,   We heard Rev. Buser preach tonight & when he has some one else “a minister or higher” there’  he sure can let loose & pray & preach & he was so filled with the Spirit that I got filled also,   I Praise Thee Jesus & Trust Thee for all things Glory, Hallelujah, Amen.   Elbert walked up to highway & back & I went out side   gave hens fresh water in corner of hen park & gave birds fresh water in there bath & I was out & looked at cucumbers & flowers yesterday,    these lasst rains are bringing on the glad blossoms, but we hope it wont set new potatoes, for the last ones planted are just in bloom now.   I thank Thee Jesus for all thinigs.

Mon. Aug. 18. 1952./ Page. 2960./ 7. eggs today./ I did a big washing & 2 blankets & my arms are so tired they ach   my hands cramp   they feel sore & bruised.   Elbert carried the water & he took down dry clothes & hung up more wet ones & they all got dry & we received a card from Audrey saying she was going to the hos-pital to see whats wrong with her,   she has bad spells,   Well I pray God will in Jesus Name, hear & help her to be converted & healed    Oh God, Thou doest hear & answer prayer now, as Thou did 35 yrs. ago,   When even the physicians gave her up to die & tried to make me believe she couldn’t live   Jesus heard & answered my prayers,   Oh Praise His Holy Name I still believe & I’m trusting in Him   I know He’s able, Glory to God   I know He’s still able to do all things, So, in our weakness & sin I’m trusting in Jesus & Thanking Him   May all the Glory be His, forever & ever, Amen.   Been a very nice day cool all morning  quite warm this after noon,   Georgie Snyder had her wash out today

Tue. Aug. 19. 1952./ 9. eggs today./ Another day, a letter from Martha but she didn’t know yet how her mother yet, Jean Ann was with Audrey, but hadn’t let Martha Know yet,   I’m trusting God has taken care of her & that she’s O.K. again,   I know He can do all things for He has profed it to me many times & even today,   I spilt boiling water on my feet & called on Him to take care of me, & Praise God He did   Miss. Clark & Elbert were wittnesses & know I did spill the boiling waster on my feet as I was pouring it on the tea, for a cup of tea for each of us.   My feet smarted a little, but they are not only pink a little & don’t hurt a bit,   Oh how I Praise Jesus   He’s the best friend We can have.   I didn’t do much today,   cleaned 3 of the first cupboard shelf  got dishes washed wipe & back in place before supper,   I accidently touched the old plater Elbert had on stove & it slid  hit floor & went all to pieces but I rescued the fried biscuits & finished frying 3 more   he cooked supper;   I had just got him in from down in the hollow where he was cutting brush & he got cramps on his shoulders & in arms & I rubed them out with alchol & trusting & praying God would do the rest,   I know He will & save her soul.   Glory to God Martha is feeling very tired & longing for a rest & so I pray all will be well with her mother & each one;   She said she has been ask to take Ella Jane over to Lake side to meet the school teacher, she is to drive

Tue. Aug. 19. 1952./ page. 2961./ 9. egg this day./to California with & they will stop here, on there way there & she didn’t say whither for supper or not,  only she’d (Martha) be coming when she leaves her place of work.   I’ll try to have every thing ready, so if they want to eat they can.   Elbert took Miss. Clark back & then got some ham & yeast cake & a head of lettuce & forgot to call Martha to see what time they would be here,   she’s all up set about her mother & having promised to take Ella Jane, before she knew her mother would sick & be taken to hospital,   Ella Jane could go on the buss but she wouldn’t get to stop here & I reckon Nellie figures on going as far as Lakeside also, & back home with Martha.   Elbert said it would be nice to go to Lakeside with them,   but I don’t think so but if he want to go & can it’s O.K. with me,   I hope Martha takes Joan with her, so she wont have all that driving to do both ways.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things great or small, Amen.

Wed. Aug. 20. 1952./ 4 eggs today./ I wonder why only 4 eggs today,   Well I baked 3. tins of biscuits today & we didn’t know what time the girls would come & thought they might come for supper,   but, they came a little after 3-p-m. & visited an hour & then were on there way to Lakeside where they turned Ella Jane over to the teacher who’s going back to teach school & Ella Jane hopes to come back with her in the Spring, as she comes & goes thus each year.   So she’s on her way back home as she calls it.   She looked so tired   all the young ones have been to Nellies & Ella Jane to look aftedr them & do the family shopping,   she needs a good rest.   Nellie & Martha & Jean Ann stopped on there way back & rested awhile, had a cup of coffee & visited a little more & I gave Nellie & Martha each a big tin of biscuits & Jean broke out one biscuit broke it in half & buttered it & ate as if it were the best thing she had eaten in a long time,   she’s such a thin little thing  18. yrs. old & her boy friend is at Korea where they are fighting,   & if he dies, she says, she’ll be & old maid   May God bless her & help her to love Him more than anything else in the world.   I thank Thee Jesus.   It was nice of Martha to take her cousin, Ella Jane & her mother to see her off & stop here going & coming & I do hope Ella Jane will write & thank her & be more loving toward her & her children who are there second cousins   They said they’d be back for a picnic Labor day & & steak fry,   They are welcome.   Johny Harnish spraned 

Wed. Aug. 20. 1952./ Page. 2962./ 4. eggs this day./ his ankle & foot, so Nellie said & she & Martha said, Someone from Cleveland, a few men from the big Higbee store   & it’s going to be a big place, several hundred acres.   they have bought the land & give people their houses to haul away.   The prices they are paying is terrible high  10 thousand for one lot & 20 for one other place & so on right from the corner whre we turn to go to Nellie’s way on pass her place on other side the road over hundred acres,   they all talk at once   it’s hard to hear they all & keep things in order “or straight   been nice day,   but, I only baked & visited.   I thank & praise Thee Jesus for all our many blessing, Amen. 

Thurs. Aug. 21. 1952./ 10. eggs today/  Well, I managed to get the button holes in my dress & most of the snaps on it,   I can wash & iron it now   I hope the waist & belt are O.K.   Elbert & I went in the park & picked what good peaches there were;  he went & sold the eggs, 80 cents per. doz. doz. $3.20 & one woman didn’t pay today;  so next Thurs; he should collect 4.80, & I’ll have to look after it, or we wont have the money for grain or mash & the hens should moult before much longer   (he bought mash July 31)   Well, he cut some brush today   he picked 1 1/2 blackberries yes-terday,   I cooked them, guess I’ll make jelly, or jam.   no mail.   We were going to prayermeeting but it came up a bad storm & then I didn’t get ready in time.   Elbert brought me 5 big peaches, big as a coffee cup in around the center of them & they taste quite good, not like a champion, but tart & good,   he did think to get another yeast cake, & some carrots 29 cents for 2 bunches, they were real nice about 6 or 8 inches long.   he got a small piece of meat to boil,   we had broth & crackers for dinner  & soup for supper & there is some left for dinner tomorrow   he gets the milk most every day, now at Brodes & it’s good & I feel better since I have it to drink.   I thank Thee Jesus, Thou made it possible & I give Thee all the thank for answering prayer,   I spilt that boiling water on my feet & it was Thee who spared me, the pain & torture   they were pink, but even the burning left in a very short time.   Thou art a Wonderful Jesus, Glory to God, Amen.   I thank Thee for all things & God be magna-fied forever, & ever, Amen.   He took 3 biscuits to Harry Miller,   he likes them so much,   he was glad to see & talk to Elbert.   I hope he can get some fish Fri. or Sat. at least.   Well, I have to go to bed   it’s getting late.

Fri. Aug. 22. 1952./ Page. 2963./ 8 eggs today./ Well, I did do what washing there was & 2 cotton blankets & Elbert helped   he washed his under wear & shirt & one of the 2 blankets & he sudsed & wrinsed them & hung some of them,   I got them all dried with the help of Jesus.   then Mrs. Day & her two girls came in & brought us some beans & cucumbers & we gave her a qt. apple sauce,   she says Miss. Clark is sick,    I pray God will in Jesus Name take care of her & they all pray for me at Church,    I thank Thee & Praise Thee Jesus & except the healing in Thy Name.    May all the Glory Power & Honor be Thine forever & ever Amen.   Mrs. Day says Harry Miller is better & can move one leg & one arm   Oh God I thank Thee & Glory to Thy Name   We Know it’s only through Thee we are saved & healed   No mail today,  but I’m trusting & believing Audrey is better & that we will hear so, tomorrow.   Been a very chilly North East wind, quite strong,   it dried clothes good & even the blankets,   sun was hot when it came through.   It was a terrible storm that passed over us last night   We only got a heavy rain & few showers before morn-ing  out of that but tonight it’s so chilly cold,   we have house all shut up & fire would feel good,   Radio said tempture would go down to 46 tonight so things out side will shiver.   I pray Ella Jane will be O.K. & the other woman.   They had a very bad earth quake at Bakers-feild California & lowered 3 story bricks to the pavement.

Sat. Aug. 23. 1952./ 6. eggs today./ Well, it’s been a great day,   Cool day N. east breeze, partly cloudy & we have a fire & its comfortable, for it feels out side like we might be going to have a frost,   cucumber & everything is just half grown.   Well, I baked 3. tins of bread biscuits & did the ironing & sweeping.   Oh, I do wish I knew how Audrey is tonight   we didn’t get the card Martha promised to send & now we wont have any mail tomorrow & I don’t know who would come & tell us   Maybe Audrey will have some one let us know or if I can get Elbert to fine out some how, I will,   May God bless her & keep her & convert her & heal her.    I will all ways give thee all the praise & Glory,   I love Thee Jesus,   Oh God, have mercy on us & help us to do Thy work & will,   I want to be a vessel of Thine   Now we are listening to Rev. Buser & the word & hyms.   He’s a good minister & I pray God’s blessing on him & his wonderful wife & his family in Jesus Name. 

Sun. AUg. 24. 1952./ page 2964./ 7. eggs today./ Been a nice day,   but, not like it usually has been in Aug.   it’s so cool, a fire feels very comfortable.   I didn’t get up very early,   I was awake & dosed,   but, feet was so bad, but they were better today.   I soaked & cleaned them as good as I could,   I didn’t get to Church, but hope & pray God will heal me & take me back whole that I may prove to them that Jesus is the same yesterday today & forever.  I Praise Him & thank Him for all things   I don’t only be-lieve, but I know He is able & in proper time will take care of me.   Rue’s youngest daughter Eleaine & “she had her little brother “Earnie” who was 6. yrs. old this last April & she had her sister’s little boy who is sister to Dollie)   We had a nice visit, her mother has that trouble Elbert has with his hip,   Rue is 53. yrs. old this coming Jan.14. 1953.  He has the 2 girls & the little boy,   his wife Helen had 2 children before she married Rue   they are married & have children   Young Helen has a girl Dollie & the little boy & Bill has 5. children.   Rue’s eldest daughter is married but has no children yet & Elaine is going to school in Columbus Ohio,  she wants to be a drugist,  she has 4 yrs. to study yet.    I got supper soup a Vegetable soup & I sent a qt. hot over to Mr. & Mrs. Douglas with 3 bread biscuits & small jar of chillisauce, an-other car drove in right behind Elbert so he didn’t have achance to talk to Mrs. Douglas,   she looked glad,   he said when he gave her the bags, she thanked him & said Mr. Douglas was over to see his brother about a block away up the highway boy of about 14. yrs. old,  “Elbert said.”   he came back, after he & the young man looked out across the lake & remarked they could see Kelly’s Island & Ceder Point.   We didn’t get a frost last night, but it was cold before morn-ing & it’s going to be same tonight   we had a fire last night & this morning & should have had one tonight we have house all shut up.   I have listened to many good sermons to-day & many good old hyms were sung.   I Praise Thee Jesus.

Mon. Aug. 25. 1952./ 7. eggs today./ Elbert went & call Martha & she said she thought her mother told us she would have to have an operation for goll stones,   Well I’m very greatful God shows me somethings,   well, I’m glad things that I almost wish I didn’t know for instants the 2 niger boys not real black & the little fat, very black niger baby, but I’m glad when he shows me things are going to be O.K. & to show me Johny needed prayer & a stronger faith.  I feel so bad when I can’t help.

Mon. Aug. 25. 1952./ page. 2965./ 7. eggs this day./ faith & What would they do with out Bonita,   Nellie says she could do very well with out her.   Oh, God of Love & Mercy help us I pray before it’s to late to know Thee & live for Thee,  I thank Thee for answering pray & help Johny to trust Thee with all his heart, soul, mind & strength & believe even though it slay him, I pray Thou will.    Elbert talked to Martha,   she was at her office job in Lorain   she said they operated on Audrey either Fri. or Sat. Aug 22. or 23. & that she is doing well & they said she would be out this week 28. or 29.th of Aug.   I’m trusting Jesus, all will be well.   No mail today.   I’ve talked Elbert into going to Lorain to hospital to see Audrey,   Poor Girl, I’m so sorry for her & wish I could be there to take care of her,    I hope she has the best of care.     Martha said the steak fry is off for a while untill Audrey & Johny are O.K. again, they’d planed to come on Labor Day.   I managed to wash 3 wool blankets & 2 heavy one’s with Elbert’s help & the 3. rugs,   he had been sawing wood for the stove & is so lame & full of pains tonight   I have rubed his back & hips with alcohol & vick’s & he’s in bed   & I wish I were for I’m so tired   arms, legs & body   I do thank God I’m better in some ways & Trust I’ll soon be able to call on the sick & go to Church again   All Praises to Jesus, Amen.

Tue. Aug. 26. 1952./ 6. eggs today./ I arose up early   washed & dressed & we went to Lorain to see Audrey   we were early, but the woman at the desk let us in & we visited about 15 or 20 minutes   she set up this morning & was to again this afternoon   she looks so tired & says she is beginning to feel just how tired she really was, gollstones are a terrible thing.   she hopes to be home Thurs. or Fri. & then Jean Ann will stay day times with her    and Gertie will be there nights   We didn’t get to see Gertie today   tires Elbert to drive,    We went over & talked with Lillie & Elsie & Elsie’s daughter Phylis “now Mrs. Smith,   they live in a trailer on Lillie’s lot back of Lillie’s house   Lillie, Pearl, Tessie & Elsie live together & Lillie keeps house   the other 3 girls work,   Edith’s son has to go to service some time in Sept.   Edith Wheeler Wagner is their youngest sister,   she has a bad heart so this isn’t going to help her any as it’s there their only boy.   & Martha’s boy will have to be going before long.   Lillie & the girls are putting abasement under there house, have it most done, then they are going to remodle it a little, it’s 53 yrs. old. same as the old home place,   Frank Bonney has built a new house   got it all ready for the siding & Ruby says they will tear down the old home place so she can have a nice back yard, seems

Tue. Aug. 26. 1952./ page 2966./ 6 eggs this day./ & two Crocheted handkercheifs/ as if they could have let Armond or Francis live there,    but, Ruby wants & she’s a very spoiled person,   but perhaps the children are better off   Armond is still on Lakeside Ave.  the house has been sold but they haven’t put them out yet   they were talking of living out by the ravene where Francis Cora & Howard Page live for awhile,   they are out on the root road now,   Evelyn & Red built on the lot joining Frank’s on the north,   they have 3. children.   & Harvey & Olive live in Cleveland,   they come home often.   We went back to town.   Lorain is growing fast.   We went acrossed 21st. St. bridge to Colorado Ave.  North 2 blks. & South   a block to home place   Uncl Will’s folks live on corner a-crossed from home place   there was a Pittsberge fraight boat coming from Steele Plant through under the bridge.   Elbert worked on the buttments of that bridge.    The woods all gone where the McGuire house is & it don’t look anything like it use to when I was a girl at home,   coal dump is gone to,   Frank has kept the small launches & sale boats & got more since pa left, he figures, he will have a big enough income so he can stay home & look after it soon now   Ruby said he was working on the new None’s Home down near the Cathlic church on East Erie or just off on the lake bank,   she says it’s a big place.   Armond’s working in Oberlin Ohio.   Well, we stopped & I visited with mrs. Granger & Elbert did few things up town & came back & Ruth went to the car & talked for some time & then we went to Bill Todd’s    Bill was there, but Madeline was in Pennsylvania with one of there daughters who hasn’t been very well of late,   it seems they have been there twice just resently,    Bill has some horses or colts he’s breaking over in Wellington Ohio & he goes over there every day & takes care of them,   he said Tom & Ella were over at Lake Huron to there boat place & they live over at _____ 3 miles from us    in the winter his Aunt died & left him some money so he bought some lots & built houses & sold them,   the world is money-mad.  or the people in it;   We left for home,   Elbert stopped & got us an ice cream cone each & we came on & stopped at Krogers got a few things we needed & then went to Martins & then got 1.00 worth of gas & came home   some one had jamed the lock but nothing was gone inside.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for taking care of us & the place, & for taking care of Audrey we took her glads.   

Wed. Aug. 27. 1952./ page. 2967./ 6 eggs today. / one hen died last night/ only 12 left/ I had Elbert get some chicken backs wings & gisards in Lorain, for tomorrow   We took Elsie from her St. to the Loop on her way to work.   I had quite a visit with Ralph Hurst in the Hospital,   while I waited for Elbert to park the car & come back,   he don’t look like he use to either he’s thin   just skin & bones.   I left a roll of film a Rudy Moc’s & paid for it,   they will send, them back to me by mail  Fri. or Sat.  Aug. 29 or 30th.  Ella Jane must be in California by now.   Was a fine day & I Praise God for all our blessings Amen     There was a woman in the same room with Audrey who spilt boiling water on her legs & the skin & flesh come off with the stockiings,   they had grafted skin on her legs today & she had hestericks when she came out of either.   made Audrey a little nervious, the little woman looked like Annabel only younger & she had a baby 3. week ago   It will be good for Audrey to get home & be quite again,    No mail today & I lost my glasses yesterday,  so I do pray God will in Jesus Holy Name give me a strong eye sight that I’ll be able to read His word and to do the darning sewing & mending;   I pray Jesus Thou will help me to work for Thee & do Thy Holy will, I pray the Glory, Honor & Power be Thine for ever & ever & God be magnafied Amen.    I haven’t done much today,   Elbert got up & did out his change of clothes & his work pants & then went to Huron & got a good big mess of fish   Well I can’t read or sew & been lost without the glasses,   but I’ll trust & believe for my sight.  Been quite hot & a Nort east breeze & quite a fog   so much so you felt all stiffed up & lungs also when you were out for just a few mi.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & give Thee all the Praise Thou art a wonderful Marvelous Savour & Physicain & I can’t understand a lot of things but I can’t see Why people don’t turn to Thee

Thurs. Aug. 28. 1952./ page. 2968./ 6. eggs today./ Huron Church/I put 5_ in collection at Huron tonight/ Well I did out our washing or mine & the house & got everything dry   the ends of the rags were a little damp so I hung them here in the house.   I took a bath & dressed & went to Huron to prayer meeting,   they have a new couple there   the others have gone to start another new church building,   this couple are rather slow but good & I received a blessing being with them   I pray God will in Jesus Name bless them & help them to get in a goodly number of peoples for Christ,   Elbert went into the meeting with me tonight.    Been a nice day N. east breeze & hot sun.   We received card from Nellie today.   Bonita’s coming home,  so Johny must be better & Audrey expects to go home Fri. or Sat.   Jean will stay with her days.   I do thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things & my many blessing & I was so happy to be with Thee in the meetings tonight   there wasn’t many there but I pray this couple will bring in more & that those that belong will come & help to be a blessing.   Elbert sold only 3. doz. eggs today 80 cents 2.40 & he paid light bill  got lb butter & yeast cake & he called Hospital   ask about Audrey & my glasses & Rudy Mock & Cranages but he didn’t fine grasses   he talk to Mrs. West & he talked to Harry Miller & gave him some fish,   he was so greatful    he wanted to pay for them, but Elbert told him we were glad to do the little things & wanted no money.   he talked to Miss Clark & shes sick & got the flu & got to move her & old woman  can’t hit ch. God help her & them. 

Fri. Aug. 29. 1952./ page. 2969./ 9. eggs this day./ Well I got my room all cleaned but one corner & hope to do that & kitchen tomorrow   I wish Ilean could help me   my feet have been so bad today & pain me all the time.  S.West breeze this A.M- & then late this after noon went N. east again.   I have to bake tomorrow & try to finish the cleaning if I can   No mail today.   Been quite hot.   Elbert said the young man took up the collection & went out & set in a car & smlked ciggrets & listened, to the ball game over the radio.   I hope something will be done about that   What a terrible example & is he honest.   I hope I learn some of the answers.   I thank Thee Jesus for all our blessing, & for my heal-ings & pray you will help me to do Thy Will & Ways forever, Amen.

Sat. Aug. 30. 1952./ 8. eggs today/ We lost another hen today, so we only have 11 hens left.   I found my glasses   they had slipped out my perse when I put the keyes in    they were on the chair, slid down long side of some clothes I had stacked on the chair,   now I can’t find the chair back, I had crocheted for Annabel.   I just don’t remember where I could have put it, & pray God will help me to find it & send it.   I cleaned Elbert’s room partly to swept & wiped up the floors & then Elbert came back from Huron    he got in a wreck with some colord people who cut in & tried to get ahead of him, didn’t hurt the other car much, but, Elbert’s car is in a bad fix, both fenders tore off.   police came & took both car No’s & I don’t know how he can pay to fix other car,   they had ensurance but Elbert hasn’t any,   we can hardly exist now,   so 3 hundred dollars is a heap of money   I pray God will help us   I dont know how, but I know he can & will, & that Elbert will turn to him before it’s to late.   Tonight, Ethel, Loura Ann & Walter came in just as we finished supper,   Walter went to Huron to fish, he stayed a while.   I had to fry the rest of the fish, so I floured & started one pan & then Elbert took over & finished frying 2 more fry pans & they all ate fish & drank coffee & then, they went back to Closes to stay tonight & eat chicken tomorrow & they said they’d be back again.   Oh God I thank Thee for all things in Jesus Name.

Sun. Aug. 31.1952./ page. 2970./ 5. eggs today./ Well, noone came in today   Elberts been about sick as he could be,   he walked up for the milk to Brodes & has to set around & walked around.   Georgie Snyder came & borrowed a key to get in the house   she forgot hers & so a bunch of young folks came for her in a car & she came back to get her Keys & purse   she brought the Key back at 2-p-m  today & went on up the road met a boy friend & came back to her home.   It’s been a fine day S. West breeze & it sprinkled couple times,    Elbert said it rained a light shower between 4 & 5-a-m,   but, dirt’s dry & hard.   I couldn’t go to church   hope preachers come to me.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things Amen.   Mon.  We listened to Rev. Buser preach his last sermon tonight & his wife sang a hym.   I wish I could have went to Church,   but Elbert’s sick & I found the crochet piece   I’m so glad.   I thank Jesus.

Mon. Sept. 1. 1952./ 8. eggs today./ Labor Day.   Been nice day, hot, 84 degrees & 3.00 & some people killed & almost as many hurt beside all who drowned & other accidents & we had ours.   Elbert’s felt real miserable   I had to get up this a-m, at 2-   his hip & back was paining him so bad   he took an anisin & I made him a cup of hot ovaltine & I get up & gave him another anicin at 3-a-m.   but he was so miserable he got up at 5 a-m   he’d walk around & then sit awhile   he’s felt bad all day but tried to go & cut weed and give it up & came up to the house again.   No one came all day.   I cleaned up table   took care of rooms & baked 2. tins of bread biscuits & 2. doz. bread doughnuts,   I made them & believe it or not Elbert fried them & did a good job.   I washed up all the bread things & supper dishes & am so tired.   I hope the Rev. Dear & his Wife come in tomorrow,   Oh God, I trust they will, & that through them you will make whole & give joy & faith & the Holy Spirit in Jesus Holy Name,   I thank Thee & give Thee all the praise & Glory, forever & ever, Amen.   It looked as if we were going to have a tarnado tonight, but at length it just gave us some good showers & cooked the air.   Wind’s been all the way around.   2 storms meet from N.W. & S. east and such wind, but I prayed & God fixed them Glory

Sept. 2. Tue. 1952./ page. 2971./ 4. eggs today./ Mostly cloudy & showers allday.   Cooler tonight & we have a little wood fire to take the chill out of the house    Elbert has walked up for the milk twice, now.   he took the front tire off his car this morning & it rained so steady he didn’t get it back untill about 3-p-m   he straightened the front fender enough ‘so it doesn’t rub the tire,   he says the policeman that said he was a careless driver “he blieves” is the same fellow that put the big dent in the cover or door the the back end of his car, one day while parked up by fish house,   he’s sure he’s the same guy.   he wasn’t honest enough to own up to it & the dent is still in the back end.    Well I’m trusting he can get the car fixed up again.   I haven’t any money to help him this time,    I don’t know how to help him,   but if I can in the right way,   I will, as a wittness, as to his driving    he is a careful driver.  Well, he worked at the lock on the door   he bought a new lock,   the old one had been tampered with untill we couldn’t even tell if we’d get in or not when we went away & Elbert isn’t able to fuss so long to get in when we get back home.   he didn’t get the lock in yet   it’s a little higher or longer up & down    & Elbert had to chisel out a little,   he has it about done & I hope no one does anything to it,   it’s a yale night lock.   I did some ripping on the pieces I had taken off the ends of a blanket    thought they might do on another one I have to fix,   then I evened the ends on some grain bags to make a night gown & to put a new back in Elbert’s night sleeper jacket.   No mail today.   It’s terrible the things the devil does .   And it’s marvelous the wonderful things Jesus does & can do When we trust, obey & believe.   Glory to God in the Name of Jesus,   rebuke the devil & help us to live for Thee.   I thank Thee & Praise Thee Jesus for all things forever Amen.   We cooked dinner together & I made soup for supper.   Moonlight & showers  tonight.

Wed. Sept. 3. 1952./ 4. eggs today./ Well it’s been a partly cloudy day & cool   we had little fire of wood   enough to keep chill out of the house   I put a new back in Elbert’s sleeping jacket & I patched my old wash dress & mended two of Elbert old work shirts    next is my night gown & I have some blankets to fix the ends & a dress to fix a little & the washing to do & tomorrow is prayer-meeting night.    Elbert got the lock put in & I let him have on Key,   now, lets see what happens next.   No mail today & I didn’t get letter mailed today either.   I wrote a letter to Audrey last night & now I’ll try to write card to Nellie & Martha & read & go to bed   I didn’t sleep very well last night or this a-m

Wed. Sept. 3. 1952./ page. 2972./ 4 eggs this day./ I thank God for our many blessings & pray   he will help Elbert to be careful as he goes with the eggs tomorrow.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things great or small & give Thee Praise & Glory Amen.  

Thurs. Sept.4.1952./ 6. eggs today./ Elbert took the eggs & sold 4. doz. 3.20 & he bought a little to eat & then had Baker do a little fixing on the car.   Oh how I wish he belonged to God.   & would trust God & Jesus,   I Praise Thee Jesus I Praise Thee Jesus,  I thank Thee for all things to pray for all the many souls that won’t take a chance with Thee instead of the other side.   I washed half the clothes or better & got them all dried, sun was hot some cloudy N. east wind but not strong,   Elbert talked with Audrey she isn’t feeling so good since she got home   I do hope Martha has Jean stay with her untill she feels lots better   Wish I could go everyday & look after her,   she needs some one & will for some time to come,  poor child.  God help her to get her strength back & give her courage in Jesus Name & I thank Thee & Praise Thee, Glory Hallelujah;   We went to prayer meeting & had more board meeting than prayer meeting & some how I got in on the deal, counting votes.   They are all sociable & that’s one thing I like   they are like that at 31st Street Church all so & don’t go for style or looks.   I received a nice letter from Eileen today  God bless her.   Elbert mailed a letter to Audrey & a card to Nellie & Martha.

Fri. Sept 5. 1952./ 7. eggs today./ Well, I didn’t go with Elbert to Huron today at noon,   was to tired out, to much to wash & then go to church   have to do washing on day I don’t go to church in evening,   I slept late,   Elbert got his check yesterday so went up to Huron & gave Fred Kline (the (police man) 10.00 for what they call speeding.   I’m so sorry I wasn’t with him when he got hit so he wouldn’t have let them get by with it.   Well he’s paid it now   I don’t know what the colored man will do   he had insurance & Elbert didn’t, his nerves are still terrible bad.   & he’s going to Huron for fish in the morning   I hope he gets some.   I mend one of his old shirts today & sewed up skirt for night gown   hope I can finish it tomorrow   I ought to finish the washing & do the ironing to but I wont do it all tomorrow.   Been a nice day & sun has been hot with just a little N. east breeze,   Elbert’s been doing a little of this that , & the other   fixed coal been, window & picked bushel cucumbers   he don’t know what he’s going to do with them all.   I thank & praise Thee Jeseus for all things Amen.

Sat. Sept. 6. 1952./ page. 2973./ 6. eggs today./ Well, Elbert gets up early everyday   he went to the Hollow & cut some of the brush, some small trees & girdled some, then he went to Huron & got a big mess of fish & while he was gone I washed out line of my clothes & a line of his & he came back & dressed all the fish    by that time I had the water on for coffee & fry pan on for fish he came in with 9 fish ready to salt & fry & I salted & floured & put them on to fry he washed & we ate at 1-30-p.m   I hadn’t eat a bite of food so far, then he finished dressing the fish & took a good mess up to Mrs. Kilbride,   she was so glad to get them,  he said,  she sent back a beautiful bunch of the big glad in 7 colors, a doz. tomatoes & some of dry onions,   he came back & cleaned up his fish dressing While I finished hanging out the balance of clothes, then he got a big basket of light wood for fire,   it had started to cloud up & wind begin to blow & sing in the tree tops & but over the trees at Ruggles beach a thick dark bluish fog was rolling in over the land,   I brought in remainder of clothes & thanked Jesus they got dry,   I had wiped up Kitchen floor & made up the beds & sprinkled 3 dresses & table cloth   my peticoat & 2 pillow slips & Elbert’s sleepers    I sat & rested my feet while iron was heating, then he went out to feed the hens & I ironed all but my dresses & sat down again,   feet are badly swollen today & while Elbert fiinished up out side,    I finished my dresses & got the water on for tea or coffee & we fried balance of fish enough for 2 or 3 meals & then we ate supper & now I am to tired to rest & my feet buzing half way to my knees in fact it’s sort of goning all over me.   I thank Thee Jesus for the fish & all our blessings & I know Thou doeth hear & answer prayer & I believe You will fill & heal me & Elbert like wise.   We received card from Nellie & nice letter from Audrey & she’s getting uneasy & wants to get out doors,   I had Elbert mail a letter to her today   she’ll get it Mon.    she says Jean stays days with her, all except 2 days   she works at home to keep there work done up for her mother,    I’ve ask her to come & stay with us for as long as she wants to it’s only 4 steps to earth hear & 2 flights of stairs where she is.   Gertie looks after her morning & nights, she says & that she’s O.K. only she wants to work.   God of Love & Mercy in Jesus Name   take care of her   I thank Thee & Praise Thee, Amen.

Sun. Sept. 7. 1952./ page 2974./ 5. eggs today./ We been home all day   feet was swollen terrible & couldn’t wear my shoes;    we had several good sermons over the radio & nice old time hyms. but I always feel so much happier in Church.  Elbert had cramps in his leggs in middle of night   I rubed them with alchol & I prayed God in Jesus Name to take them away for altime & Praise His Holy Name,   He did,   Oh, Glory, Glory, Hallelujah, I Praise Thee Jesus & thank Thee for all things, teach us Thy Will & Ways;    Sarrs grandchildren came for cucumbers to-day.   other than that, we been alone alday.   & got enough fish for Mon.   The wind freshened up last night & it rained some in showers,   Cold N. east wind, but house was cold   we had a little fire & took off the chill.   I didn’t sleep untill early morning & then I just laid in bed hoping & praying swelling would go    I wanted to go to Church,   Well, neither of us felt very good today.   We lost another hen last night, only 10 left now,    I’ll have to get a few some how, soon.   I love Thee Jesus. 

Mon. Sept. 8. 1952./ 6. eggs today./ Elbert don’t feel very good today & me neither,   haven’t done much   only what I had to do.   I did go out to the garden & picked a few glad & cucks   then we went out to park & looked around some and we picked a few peaches & came back to the house again.   Elbert went to the hollow 2 hrs or more & cut some small trees,   he threw out a vertra in his neck,  I rubbed it & he felt better & now I have his back rubbed & he’s in bed.   I’m still trusting God will in Jesus Name, he will turn him to Him forever, Amen.   It’s been a beautiful Sept. day,    a thrush took his bath in the bird bath & the blue Jays came & it was nice to see them in a group & the yellow & blue birds all so.   Leaves are turning & falling & winter will soon be hear & I’m hoping & praying souls will be seeking Jesus fast.I thank Thee, Oh, God, for our Jesus,    He’s more Wonderful than I can tell.   Well another beautiful Fall day & hot sun   N. east breeze, been to hot this after noon. 

Tue. Sept. 9. 1952./4 eggs/ Wed. Sept 10. 6. eggs/ I baked 3. tins of bread biscuits.   Elbert went to fish house & got a big mess of fish, so fish for dinner & supper & enough for 2 meals more    I managed to mend my corset & shirt,   I darned his 2 prs. sock.  Tue or Mon.   & wrote Audrey a card & he mailed it today.   We don’t hear from the rest very often.   I forgot to write for (Tue. what we did.   I made my night gown & got it all done)   Winds was same for Wed (today) as Tue.   little more hot today 94 degrees.   I thank God in Jesus Name for all our many blessing.   & pray I may be found worthy al-though I don’t do nearly as much as I should, & as I wish I could.    I received DeHaan’s little book today.  & it’s good.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things & pray you will use me, Amen.

Thurs. Sept. 11. 1952./ page. 2974.[should be 2975]/ 5. eggs today./ Elbert was sick all night   I got up at 1.a.m. he thought he was going to throw up & his bowels didn’t move very good.   Well, not as they usually do & he was so sick, he’s having sort of nervous chills,   he was late going to Vermilion with the eggs he felt so bad,   I went with him,   we went on to Lorain & he looked so sick,   we talked to Audrey for an hour & we took her some cucumbers   she only wanted 2 & Elbert took her 3.   I took her 5 fried fish pike & a tin of bread biscuits & she’d only keep 2. biscuits & a qt. of chilli sauce   she said she felt fairly well & had been out shopping already, but she don’t seem to sure,   we stopped & talked to Martha,   her bos is in Cleveland Ohio, getting a check up,   he may have goll stones, he says.   Merlin did have a heart at-tack  when he went up to see Audrey in the hospital, that was where I saw him & couldn’t understand,   I told Elbert it all seemed so confussing,   Audrey in a Hospital bed & then Merlin laying on the floor, & today I learned Merlin did fall over,   Martha told us & Jean is soon to be married & live near her man’s job,   Martha said she & her’s were over to see Bonney Bell,  Jean expects to live over near Bonney Bell, Martha did not want the cucumbers & said Nellie said she wasn’t going to make pickles & she didn’t want to take them, so, we stopped to Granages & she gave us 50 for 2. doz. & Mrs. Hanna 50 for a basket as many.  1.00 that helped some     the very few things we bought “food” cost $5.05 & 1.00 for gas,   I thank God for all our many blessings this this day,   Elbert felt so terribly sick when we got here, I fixed him epsom & he went out & sat in the shade,   his bowels just would-n’t move & he wanted to throw up & kept changing colors    at last they moved a little twice   I hope they empty out in the morning.   I have rubbed his back & hip & he’s in bed,   I have to leave some more salts on table for him in the morning   it’s been hot.   N. east breeze. In Texas they had a cloud burst & a terrible time try to saving people from house tops & wreckage.   I left my scarf at Audrey’s,   We didn’t get to see Gertie, because Elbert felt so bad.   I gave Martha balance of biscuits & she said they still was hoping to have a picnic this month.   Jim & Joan are in school & Jean works at home.   Oh God help me to get a good bible for Audrey   she wants one,   I pray You will save her soul & I thank Thee & Give Thee all the praise, Amen, Amen.

Thurs. Sept. 11. 1952./ Page. 2976./ 5 eggs this day./ We, got home 15 to 3-p-m,   it was so hot driving,   we bought a chicken already to cook a Krogers & it’s really nice & cooked tender in notime at all,   Audrey told us another thing I had dreamed of & that was,   that Ella Jane’s man deserted her,   she said Loura Stoughten wrote & told Art Edith all about it & that he’s telling it all over.    I pray God will step in & help Ella Jane to come back to Ohio & live for Him & get her away from those Stoughtens.   Jesus I’m trusting & believing in Thee   What a wonderful Jesus, Who Knows & sees & can & does help.    We gave Audrey a doz. of eggs.   Ethel & Loura didn’t even call on Audrey.

Fri. Sept. 12. 1952./ 4 eggs today./ Elbert felt terrible bad this morning but tonight he feels some better  thank God & we haven’t done any work today & haven’t felt able.   but we both ate a light supper   chicken rice soup & cooked onions & hoping & trusting all is well in Jesus Name.    I’m also trusting we will be converted & filled, soon.   I didn’t get my check today,   this is the second time,   last time it was several days over dew.   Been 97. degrees heat today with a little N. east breeze   nice in the shade a beautiful day.   I thank Thee Jesus  blessed Jesus & Praise Thee forever.

Sat. Sept. 13. 1952/7. eggs today./  I did the wash & am so tired out tonight,   was so hot day 87 or 90 degrees,  Elbert feels better, but not as he usually feels   he don’t seem to have his same ambition.   I think he’s better   he’s cranky.   He likes to say such mean things to me as if he’d like to make me feel as if I really was the least of humanity,   but, eventhough it hurts, where I try to help him, I do his wash & ironing & his mending, but because I keep going he acts as if I might be putting on my tired out & weary feeling,   men like to be waited on & when they are sick, we should wait on them regardless of how we feel, I feel I do my share & I always do as long as I can,   I never did believe in shirking or putting off on some one else & I’ve done the other fellows work a good many times & have often wondered,   if, perhaps it might have been better had they been made to do their part   it might have helped them to shoulder there own re-sponsibilities easier than they have.   I don’t begrudge any one of them the things I did for them,    I tried to help them to see & understand there responsibilities, that they pushed off onto mother & I & rather than let mother do   I did it, but I did tell mother she was to easy with the younger ones & she said she had hoped they would understand as I had & help themselves more solong as they could, after mother was laid to rest, they treated me like a dog.   Brother Fred did apologize after he had 

Sat. Sept.13. 1952./ Page. 2977./ 7. eggs this day./ been married several years.   he said he’d been learning some lessons & was sorry he hadn’t tried to understand & listen to what I told him;   I loved Fred & was sorry for him many times, poor boy.   I not sorry, for all the good things I did for them,   I loved them,   & I’m not sorry for myself because I’m getting old & can’t hardly do for Elbert & I,   but I do feel sometimes as if they would like to strip me of the last once of strength & abuse me when I’m down & out, as it has been done, before now.    I’m trusting God will take care of me that it don’t happen again.   God help me, in Jesus Name I ask;   Well my work will soon be done & I’ll still be sorry for all who haven’t listened or tried to do God’s Will   I’m hoping trusting & praying for each one, in Jesus Name, I thank you & Praise Thee   Thou art Wonderful & Marvelous Amen. Been a beautiful Day N. east breeze  Clothes dried good  hot sun

Sun. Sept. 14. 1952./ 6. eggs today./ Cloudy mostly untill this afternoon & it began to rain light rain 15 to 6-p-m. & it showered several times,    tonight Rev. Buser said it poured rain in Lorain this after noon,   he had a meeting in the Antlers Hotel   there was 87 or some such number to the meeting just the same,   Praise God.   We been home all day   Elbert still feels bad   his stomach & bowels & back & hip, bowels are slugish & liver gas is bad,    Well I feel so sorry I didn’t get to church but God knows & I pray & trsust he leads me all the way & I thank Him & Praise Him.

Mon. Sept. 15. 1952./ 4 eggs today./ Didn’t do any more than I had todo today & neither did Elbert but he’s feeling better,   hope I can to before long, only did my daily round of duties     Mr Duglas walked over & brought over 3. little musk mellons,  talked a little while with Elbert & then he went back home,   he said he wanted to get use to walking again.   Been a beautiful day  N.West breeze.    & it rained hard in the early morning,   Was cloudy part of the forenoon,   & just as we sat down to eat, in came the little old man & so we divided our lunch with him   he says he’s 68 yrs. old & feel fairly well & been in Toledo all summer.   & is on his way back to skidrow in Cleveland for the winter   Radio says 45 or 50 degrees tonight.   & it feels like it,    I have rubbed Elbert’s back & now I’ll listnening to Rev. Buser, read & go to bed   Elbert went to Brodes for milk & they say they had used all they wanted & we could have some if could pick them, so I’d like to have even a bu. if we can have them.   Audrey wanted some & there others who would like them,   but I don’t want to be greedy,   but thank God.  He surely takes good care of us   I Praise THee Jesus Pure & Holy.

Tue. Sept. 16. 1952./ Page. 2978./ 6 eggs today./ We haven’t done much today   Been a beautiful day.    I got the braid sewed on my dress today & I mended the old one I use when I do the washing.   & Elbert & I,   cut some of the rose sprigs & flower stems off the rambler’s on the end of the house & maybe in a couple of weeks we can do the rest,   his back isn’t any good for climbing the ladder,   he wants to fix the shingles on the North east corner,   the wind sprung the house from the South east to North east & made an open crack on S.E. corners.   Well the time is near at hand when Jesus will be coming,   I wish so much all the families would turn to the Lord,   I had a terrible dream this morning.  it woke me wide awake,   seemed Pa, Fred, Ethel & Elbert & I were here & I said, Elbert sharpen both hoes & the shovel & come help me kill a snake,   Fred took it by the tale & I cut it’s head off & then we went out toward the front yard, we had dug a trench a food & a half wide & foot deep & it had rained in the night so there was a little water standing in the trench here & there   pa & Fred went out toward the middle & there were lots of snakes, most of them young garden snakes, but in the middle was one big black snake & at the far end was 2 rattle snakes   Pa & Fred cut there head be-fore they could coil & strike,   one was old & had big rattles   how ever we killed all of them big & small & then pa said  Who do you suppose they all reppresent & I said who & he said all the families & I said I pray God will help them quick through some of His.   & Fred & Elbert & I said, we believe in God & Jesus, that he was born of a virgin & died & rose from the dead    Pa said   do you still believe that & then they started for home, Ethel pouting & I wake up.    Oh God help us in Jesus Name I pray,   I Praise Thee for ever & ever Amen.   Now, Elbert went to Huron & got  a little meat for dinner.   We were both hungry, & he’s in bed & asleep   I rub his back & hip every night & pray God will convert & heal him.   he mailed a letter to AUdrey today & we recived a card from her,   she’s going to work in Lorain in Oct. she says & Jean Ann will or hopes to be married in Oct.   poor little Jean a cripple,   I pray God will spare her    Audrey got her type writter cleaned & fixed up, so she typed the card,   they plan on Rev. John Harnish preforming the ceremony & Jean has her dimond ring   Oh Jesus forgive us & help us I pray.

Wed. Sept. 17. 1952./ page. 2979./ 7. eggs today./  I believe its Bonita’s birthday   she’s 30 or 31 yrs old.I think,    I did the washing today & they dried fast.   washed Elbert’s sleepers & my night gown & petticoat & his union suit 2 shirts of mine & his work shirt & all the small pieces & 1. cotton blankets, Elbert carried the water,   he dug a few potatoes    there isn’t many to the hill or row    it was to dry this summer, but perhaps we’ll get our seed back    I received a card from Miss. Clark today, said she was having a fine time,   she’s visiting her brother & his wife   they are 85. yrs. old, she said.   God help her.   Rev. Buser is preaching & I must read & go to bed    Elbert hopes to go with eggs in Morning & to Lorain to see Audrey & get olive oiil.   Oh, I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray   I may do my part as Thou would have me do it, Amen.    Been a beautiful day, breeze was north went South & back N. West   We have hot sun, partly cloudy & cool nights   Elbert picked a few ears of corn,   it was sweet & good, but that’s all there is.   The big Yellow dahlias are in bloom, glad’s dried up now  pear tree top broke off & a few big branches   it was sure loaded with pears,   we only had about pk. peaches & not very good & there wont be any apples this yr.   grapes are very small & not many.

Thurs. Sept. 18. 1952./ 5. eggs today./ We or me, at least didn’t get much done today.   Elbert went to Lorain got the olive oil 2.59,   he tried to see Audrey,    but, she wasn’t home, he felt so bad he started back home, stopped at Ben Clauss (Lorain phone 37.71) home got the 2. lbs. of butter 1.50 & Martins bill was $8.94 & coal bill 14.13 & 7.00 he paid on the lock & 70 cents at Huron also, for food & 11 cents for stamps,    I had him mail a thank you letter to the Welfare Division at Columbus Ohio for the extra 5.00 they put in my check & Elbert’s this time makes my check 54 dollars & Elberts 57.90,   the milk is 20 cents per qt. 6.20 per. month & we have to furnish our bottle & go after the milk & foods so high we can’t live as normal people should.   Elbert also mailed card to Audrey & we received one from her saying she was working part time across the street from where she lives,   that’s why Elbert didn’t see her,   he didn’t wait untill noon, she would have been home then.   I hope & trust & pray she will be O.K.   she’s so restless when she can’t be at work & then Jean is hoping to marry in Oct. & Audrey will want to give her something nice.  Bonita wrote a card & said they had Johny’s children Fri. Sat. & Sun & he & Marcie were there over Sun.  went home Mon. a-m. & she went back to work,  her mother teaches two boys (14 yrs. old) mornings & afternoons she teaches Kindergarden in the school a couple or three blocks up the road   she went to see a religious movie in Elyria one night & to the P.T.A. another night   so, she’s busy  Audrey waid Nellie would get 51.00 a week for teaching K. school,   I don’t remember how much for teaching the boys.   & Bonita get good pay.    Bonita didn’t say why Johny was not working.   He sprained his foot bad, but 

Thurs. Sept. 18. 1952./ page. 2980./ 7. eggs this day./  I had hoped it was O.K. by this time.    However they didn’t say.  Well it rained hard before Elbert got home from Vermilion & has showered every since & is still at it.    Elbert went to Dr. Leidheiser & he gave him some pills & said he would see a difference in himself tomorrow,   he was passing blood in his water & bowels,  he felt more cheerful tonight    I got him to promise, he’d go to the Dr.   he owes Him 7.00 now.   I’d rather give my into church for the Lord’s work,   in the Church at Vermilion,  they are building on Sunday school rooms  & Huron is trying to finish paying for there church that’s been completed & there are so few that go to Sunday School & Church    Wish I could get back & I believe I will before long.   Elbert’s tired tonight   I’ve rubbed his back & he’s in bed   I ripped the binding off both ends of an old blanket,   it’s good yet & I think it will do on the ends of Elbert’s wool blankets.   I cut the double one half & now I’ll sew these pieces on the ends & that will do instead of buying new goods now.    I finished sewing rick rack braid on my dress today & now it’s complete.   I wanted to go to praymeeting but my feet & legs were so badly swollen I didn’t go.   I hope the christians will take time to pray earnestly for me soon,  God help them that they will take the time.    I thank Thee & give Thee all the praise forever, Amen.   Glory to God Hallelujah, Praise God in Jesus Holy Name Glory, Glory, Glory, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, I Praise Thee for all things.

Fri. Sept. 19. 1952./____eggs today./Fred’s birthday he would be 66 yrs. old  he’s 20 months younger than I.   & I’ll be 68 in Jan 1953.   He been gone a long time now 16 yrs. Loura Ann will be 18 yrs. old Jan. 13. 1953.   she was 2. yrs. old when Fred passed away in Nov. 1936.   & there are so many gone already,   Ma’s eldest brother & his wife & there eldest daughter & her husband Aunt Venie & Uncle Will,  Uncle George & Aunt Edith Ma & Pa. Aubrey & Georgie, my husband, Audrey’s husband & Fred & Nellie’s husband. & I guess there will soon be more going.   Been a fine day.   Elbert cut a little more brush & trimed up some for heating stove.   we were both out & looked at the dutches pear tree & the green gage plumb tree has red & yellow round plumbs this year.   Pears not any good,    I picked up about 2. qts of buckeyes & there are alot more there to pick up & some out n front by the drive way.   I made baking Powder biscuits for supper & we had balance of chicken & gravey for supper & a muskmellon Mrs. Day gave Elbert the other day   she gave him corn & cucumbers   corn to tuff to eat.   I didn’t get the sewing done.   sewed up a slit in

Fri. Sept. 19. 1952./ page. 2981./ 7. eggs this day./ Elbert’s double cotton blanket   turned mattress over & made up the bed.   No mail today but I have to write some cards tonight to Audrey & Nellie & Bonita if I can,   I haven’t felt very well today,   guess tomatoes have to much acid for me.    I made a little dressing of the dry bread,   it was good & a change.  Elbert’s thinking of going for fish in the moring,   I hope I can sew & finish up the mending, table cloth to blankets & a work shirt.   It’s been a beautiful Sept. day   Blue Jays calling & lots of other birds. flying in flocks getting ready to go South.   North West breeze   Very cool nights, but warm days.    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee forever and ever, for all things & my healings, Amen.

Sat. Sept. 20. 1952./ 6. eggs today./ Well I went out & picked up a good pk schelled buckeyes, they would make a lot of trees.   My finger next to little one on the right hand is sore    I don’t know whats wrong with it    looks as if I had stuck something in it, & how it pains me.    & my back & feet & a pain over heart, so I’m well supplied with misery    I pray God in Jesus Name to rebuke the devil & set me free,   I love Thee Jesus & Praise only Thee, Amen.   We did our daily doz. & thats all I tried to boil some plumb juice for Jelly & it boiled over & it takes & hour or so to clean the stove Elbert helped me,   I’ve rubbed his back & he’s in bed now & I’m going to read & pray & go to bed,    I did write a card to Nellie, Bonita & AUdrey last night & Elbert mailed them this morning in Huron,   he got 8. pike   We cooked 4 for dinner & 4. for supper, but there are 3 left & a half.   I opened hens hen house & let hens out before Elbert got back at 12 noon.   I had potatoes ready to cook & fry pan & gave him hot drink & he cleaned 4 fish & I finished washing them & got them & rest of dinner on to cook & he had the other 4 done by the time I had every thing ready & come in & washed & we ate & I salted 4. & then we went out to enjoy the out doors    I bet Bonita will miss being out side   she said on her card they had to clean house wash & iron mend & sew & can at night & it was early before she got to bed   she’s teaching her children to work & that helps a lot.   Well, I don’t have anyone that love me enough to give me just a little help.   I owe Eilean a letter,   hope to get one wrote before long.    & I wish she could be with me, poor girl.    I wish I could go to Church.   It’s been a beautiful day.    I thank God for our many blessings in Jesus Name.   Glory Hallelujah, Glory, Glory, Glory, Amen

Sun. Sept. 21. 1952./ 6. eggs today./ Home all day,   I’ll be so happy when I can go to Church again & I pray against all odds that Thou will see that I get the healing in Thy Holy Name  I’ll give Thee the Glory & Praise for ever & ever, Amen.   Been a beautiful Day & No one came near not even a christian.  God help us.

Mon. Sept. 22. 1952./4. eggs today./ page. 2982./Beautiful day & good drying day & I got the washing all done. & put away, I hope to iron one day this week. & sew tomorrow, & I’d like to crochet a little this week & next.  I wrote a letter to Martha last night & owe one to Bonita U Nellie.    Elbert pulled up limbs he had cut & trimed, & he sawed them for stove wood, we have a little fire at night & in morning to chase out the chills, hot days & cold nights.   N. east breeze.  I Praise God for our many blessings & thank Jesus for taking care of us & me as so unworthy in so many ways.    Elbert’s feeling better don’t bleed any more.    I have his back & hips rubbed & he’s in bed we had chicken noodle soup with rice added to it for supper. No mail, only light card light 1.50 & that sure makes me boil   we have a 60 w. bulb & burn it perhaps 3. hrs. & I tune in for news once or twice a day & we even miss that once in a while the world is or people in it so terribly wicket,   &, it’s getting worse fast, but it has to be. 

Tue. Sept. 23. 1952./ 6. eggs today./ Well, I got started to clean up the apples & grapes Elbert was picking over the grapes after he had gone out & gathered them   We ate “or he did” a little soup & had a cup of hot tea, with me.   & here I see Miss Clark coming over the hill & so when she came in, she said she guessed she was rather late for dinner.  & Elbert told her we hadn’t had any yet so I put some cabbage on to cook & potatoes & carrots & when they were done I fried the hamberg she had brought & then made gravey with milk & some more hot tea   she seemed to enjoy her dinner, after dinner we visited a while & then went out side & picked a qt. of small plumbs & then we went out to garden & picked 2 cucumbers, 2. tomatoes & a few dahlias & Elbert went over to the pear trees & got about 6. or 8. qts of pears & she took a good half & ELbert took her in the car up to the end of our road & put her on the buss.    I ask John Snyder for the pears & he said we could have all we wanted, so I had Elbert take Ethel, “she was over helping John” a nice bunch of both kinds of dahlias & 3 or 4 cucumbers.   he laid them in her car.   We received a nice letter from Audrey   she works 2. hrs. in morning & 2. in after noon & next week a 1/2 hr. more in forenoon & afternoon & she was tired after she had done her 2. hrs. & I thought she would be.   & I got a letter from Doehla card Co.   they want me to sell cards & I wish I could but, I can’t, not yet, but am trusting God will soon help me to be able to.   We sure need the extra money.   But I thank & Praise God for all our blessing & Pray He will make me a blessing to him

Thurs. Sept. 25. 1952./ Page. 2983./ 4. eggs today. / 5. eggs for Wed. / Been a beautiful day   Elbert has felt bad today, he had a vertebre out not between his shoulders but up 2 or 3 bones   I rubbed it & prayed & God answered,   I thank Him & praise Him from the depth of my soul   I had the same trouble for 3 days & 2 nights & just couldn’t sleep or rest   I prayed & prayed & at last it went back into place.    Elbert said he didn’t know when it went back,   but, tonight he has goll bladder gas,   We went to Huron to prayer meeting & he had to go out side & walk around & it hurt him real bad after he got into bed.   I rubbed his back & hip & now his side  he pulled up some limbs today & cut up a few, he went to Vermilion & sold 3. doz. egg ($2.40)   I gave him 2.00 & he bought a chicken 2.64 live weight.  paid 1.00 for gas & 1.50 for light bill & 35cents for pt. of ice cream tonight.   We had a good prayer meeting,   Lord sure blessed us,  & I do pray I can go back again & again,   We caned 1 1/2 qts. tomatoes today, (Sept 24, Wed.)   We caned 4. qts. grape juice  made 1. pt. apple jelly & 1 1/2 pts. grape jelly   Wed was a fine day,   I mended & didn’t do much else   made bread & cooked & caned the grape Juice    Elbert cut & hauled up limbs & burnt a little of his brush pile & I was so tired, I forgot to write.   Men are working on the rail road crossing,   he may have to walk for the milk in the morning, Fri. morning,   & he wants to go to Huron for fish to   it’s so late I have to try to write card to Audrey & go to bed. Praising God for all my blessing & trusting Him for all things & that He’ll make me a blessing, Amen

Fri. Sept. 26. 1952./ 6. eggs today./ We received a letter from Martha today    she says she has to have an operation on her arm, but didn’t say what was wrong with it;   She said Jean was getting married next Month.  She didn’t know what time & that Bill “Jeans intended” works in a hospital helping to take care of mental patients from Keora, he ask for a transfer & she believed Jean said they were sending him to Massachusetts hospital; Jean was 18. yrs. old last Feb. 1952.  she has one short leg. & very poor health, but I pray God will take care of her.    Martha said she talked to her ma over the phone & her voice sounded O.K. so she guessed she was.   I hope & trust she is & that Martha will be also.   I did the washing & Elbert went up & got the milk & then he went to fish house & got a big mess of fish & I had the potatoes ready & spinage & he dressed the perch & I fried them & we had dinner & I finished the wash after dinner    it looked like rain but we didn’t get it   cleared off. & close all got dry.   I Praise Thee Jesus for ever & ever for all things Amen.

Sat. Sept. 27. 1952./ page. 2984./ 7. eggs today./ Elbert has done odds & ends all day & tired tonight.   I swept & then wiped up the floors & done a few odds & ends & he made the soup for supper,   we heat the water put in salt, pepper, & butter   when it boils we put in noodles & minute rice   when they are done put in a can of vegetable beef soup or Chicken or vegetirian let it heat 5 minutes & serve.   I cooked potatoes & put fried fish in hot greese & turn them over 2 or 3 times untill they were hot for dinner.   Well I’m tired tonight also but I’m better & I really hope to get to Church in the morning & to Huron in the evening   Martha said she & her mother hoped to come out tomorrow & I’ll be glad to see them.   We have had wonderful Fall weather & cool nights hot days.  winds been S. West for few days, but went N. east tonight.   A. young couple parked there care out by John’s tool shed this after noon & he carried her over in the field & stood her on her feet & the put up a mark & tried shooting at it then he carried her back by the shed & they took some pictures   athen they tried the shooting again, he carried her both ways & at last to the car & put her in & left.   I wondered Who they were.   Elbert had to go out back the other morning, early, & I heard a rabbit give one squeel & there has been 3 here every night for all summer & now we don’t see any at all,   so must be something that catches them.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & Praise Thee. Amen.

Sun. Sept. 28. 1952./ 2. eggs today./ We went to Vermilion to Church this a-m & then to Huron tonight   I like Huron Church best, so far they are more sociable.   Myrtle didn’t act as if she rejoiced at my return & Tom seemed rather cool & Roney acted ashamed of hisself   Tom’s mother seemed pleased to see me, but Mrs. Sprunk got out where I didn’t get to talk to her   Mr Young said he was glad I’d got able to come back & so did Lindy, Elddie & Mr. West  Dorthy said good morning & her little daughter invited us to come see them in there new house, out on the Mason Road.   I got out as soon as I could & we came home,   Martha said they might be out, she & her mother if the weather was nice & it. was,. has been a beautiful day. & terrible things are happening on the other side, christian are being Killed for Jesus.   Oh God help us to live close to Thee,   I Praise Thee Jesus All Honor & Glory belongest to Thee, Truly, Amen.   I thank Thee for my healings & the wonderful strength Thou doth give,   I thank Thee

Mon. Sept. 29. 1952./ Page. 2985./ 6. eggs today./ Oh, it been a wonderful day, just a little breeze from the N. east, Warm Sun.   Elbert was sick last night & we hurried home from Church & I forgot to give the buckeyes to the little daugter of the minister & he stood by another car, right beside ours talking to another man,   I felt so bad to think, I forgot,   I pray the Lord God of Host He will help me to remember in the future,    but, Elbert said I was so long & he felt so bad & I forgot.   Today he’s felt to bad to work,   but, he dug a row of potatoes & didn’t get quite a bu.   it was to dry When we needed the rain for them but We are glad to get that many 1/2 bu of good sized ones & 3//4 basket small ones & potatoes are 1.00 per. pk. & that’s terrible high 4.00 a bu. & everythings high all fresh garden stuff,  Elbert just did his daily chores & rested after dinner.    I put the binding on the ends of the two wool blankets & mended his two work shirts & did my daily round   We were up untill after 1-30-a-m, he was sick & went out back & stayed so long he seemed to feel as if he would throw up, but, didn’t,   & I gave him a piece of N.R. tablet that settled his stomach & he went to sleep.   So I’m tired to,   I dreamed of driving a team of white horses on a long wagon, like they use for loading hay,   I was coming west on the ridge & another such team, “only chestnut colored horses” was passing me going east   I ask the man where Elbert was & he said he didn’t know,   to wait where I was & he’d find out,   but Elbert got up off the back of his wagon, put his finger on his mouth & slipped off & came to me & the other man didn’t see him , or look back.   I ask where Audrey & the girls were & he said, we left them in the waiting room & I came on to find you,   I hope they will be O.K. untill we can get to them, I said,   & he said he was worried to leave them,   but, they were O.K.    I couldn’t get any thing else to take them to safty & we’d have to hurry for that other place was not for us & the one we had to go to was farther away & it would soon be dark.   I had heard one man say to another, she’ll come back,  she wont know any better   they laughed & walked on & so,   I told Elbert & he said let’s hurry the team a little faster,    but, we made the other place O.K. & I said to Elbert, I never knew I could drive so well & that woke me up & it was 10-a-m,   I Praise Thee Jesus & pray Thou will help me to understand the dream.   We have a bright moon 2/3 full & clear sky & quite warm.   The card I sent Audrey I put Huron instead of Lorain, & it came back this Morning & No mail from the girls   they were coming Sun.

Tue. Sept. 30. 1952./ page. 2986/ 6. eggs today/ we only have 10 hens./  Well, Sept is gone & some how it seems so strange to me,   there is such a strangeness some way   I can’t explain it   Well, I wrote a note to Audrey  didn’t get mailed,   Been a beautiful Fall day,   I mended Elbert’s work shirt, didn’t get it quite done Sat.   then I mended the table cloth darned it on the sewing machine & I’m as tired as if I’d been working & I want to get out in the fresh air so bad & have to be stuck in here catching up what I didn’t get done last winter & only have 2 blankets & then odds & ends chair cover & seat to fix & cover on the wash bench to be replaced & then another sleeper jacket for Elbert & that’s the way I spend my time,   I over slept this morning   Well, I thank God for all the many blessing He bestows up on us   Elbert has felt tired & all in today,   he does to much at one time,    but, he’s done his daily chores,   I thank Thee Jesus for Thy Love to us,   I pray that we will hear from the girls tomorrow   I will write a few lines so if Elbert goes to Huron he can mail it.

Wed. Oct. 1. 1952./ 5. eggs today/Well, Elbert didn’t do only what he had to do today again, his bowels & stomach are tired, he goes at it & works to hard & now he has to rest untill he gets the strength back in the cords & nerves & muscels, I do wish he’d us judgement & turn to Jesus & be healed.    I did the washing & my daily round.   Elbert went to Huron & got a few fish & mailed Audrey a letter & the card that came back, She seem happy,  she didn’t say anything about Martha,    I’m trusting God will take care of her in every way    I’ll thank Thee & give Thee all the praise for ever & ever. Amen.   Reve. Buser is on the Radio, he truly preaches well for Our Jesus.   May God bless him & his family, allways. I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things great or small.  & pray Thou will keep us both, close to Thee, close to Thee  There was a very fresh breeze from South & little West & a hot sun & cloths dried fast,  & I thought I just couldn’t was but got it all done   cooked meals & washed dishes  scoured pans & washed milk bottles   & I Praise God in Jesus Name   He gave me the strength, Amen. 

Thurs. Oct 2. 1952./ 4. eggs today./ I mended the wool blanket we use on the big chair & we had dinner & I did a few odds & ends & Elbert started to go that hen house & met Ineze & Henry Huter   they to, have wished to come to us, but her mother was with her for 6 months   she’s 81 yrs. old. & was so sick they couldn’t leave her,   she, lots better & come back home, We gave them some pears 1/2 cucumbers & a big bunch of dahlias & another of “colendens. I spell it wrong.”  & some butter sweets   Henry had to go to work so they didn’t stay very long but said they would be back again before very long.   I do enjoy visiting with them.   Elbert felt bum yet today & it was sort of chilly  a fresh breeze,  N. West & we had a 

Thurs. Oct. 2. 1952./ page. 2987./ 4. eggs this day,/No mail 2 day./ wood fire allday & Elbert put in two lumps of coal tonight,   it has been mostly cloudy today & tried to rain,  we only got a light shower & that was before Hunt’s came,   While they were still out the car, a big flock & wild geese flew over  quite close to the House,   they are the first ones we’ve seen this Fall. I thank Thee Jesus for all Thy love & care today.   Elbert went to Vermilion & sold the eggs 2. doz.  he brought 1. doz. back. Jesus Bessed Jesus I’m trusting for my healing. 

Fri. Oct. 3. 1952./ 7. eggs today./  Elbert burned brush awhile this a-m. , & then odds & ends of work.    I did the ironing   I had 3 skirts  3 dresses & 1. shirt for Elbert.   Have to darn his socks yet.   it’s been a beautiful day.   No. mail today.   I have to write a cared to Audrey & Martha & wish I knew who could use these cucumbers.   Well, my head has hurt me all day & I blew out a piece of cloted blood & day before yesterday I did, to,   I wonder the cause.   Elbert fixed eve trouth today & we hope to trim & tie up roses on end of house tomorrow.   I Praise The Jesus for all thing both great & small & thank Thee for my healings in Jesus Holy Name forever & ever, Amen.

Sat. Oct. 4. 1952/ 5. eggs today./ I didn’t do much today   darned Elbert’s socks  cleaned up table & kitchen   went over the long trail & gave birds there water & then I washed dishes & cooked & crocheted several rows on the deer chair back   I want to send 2 sets   one for Annabell & one for Anna Mae “her daughter.”   so I have it well on the way    Elbert received his Social Security check 52.__   he got a raise of 5.00 & 5.– on old age pension so he went to Huron & got it cashed & went to Berliin Hightes & got a piece of pork shoulder   we had some for supper & 2 slices for tomorrow, & a big piece to roast so I have roast all done & hope to make some dressing to go with it.   I wish some of the folks would come out, but guess not.   I received few lines from Nellie & a letter from Martha today.   I thank God for our blessing in Jesus Name & pray I can go to Church at least once tomorrow.   Help me Jesus I thank & Praise Thee.

Sun. Oct. 5. 1952./ 4. eggs today/  We didn’t go to Vermilion this morning, but went to Huron tonight & had a wonderful meeting & prayer Service & they are many filled with the Holy Ghost   I praise Thee Jesus & thank Thee for all things   It was a nice day partly cloudy & cooler with S. West breeze.   I wrote two cards one to Martha & one to Nellie   Elbert Put them in his pocket & forgot to mail them.   Now I hope they get mailed tomorrow,   I do thank & Praise Thee Jesus.

Mon. Oct. 6. 1952./ page. 2988./ 4. eggs today./ Country Gentleman/  Well Elbert helped Clayton  a very little today.   he was shaking when he came back home,   he was shoveling corn   he does such foolish things & he helped moved some machinery   I don’t know how heavy it was, but his back is aching again tonight & I’ve rubbed it & put on some terpo ointment.   I pray he will turn to the Lord before long.   I baked 2 tins & 1. loaf of bread today & haven’t felt to well in body   but, trust God will soon take care of me in Jesus holy Name, Amen.   It’s been cool to day   We have had several light frosts,   I don’t Know Why Elbert didn’t pick the squashes,   the vines are dead & he was up to take Mrs Kilbride some fish, “he was up to Huron this morning” & she said she had a water mellon & several muskmellows & when she went out to get them they were gone,   some one took one of ours   the bigest one.   I just hope they don’t get the potatoes & those few squash.   Mrs. Kilbride sent me a beautiful bunch of glads the frost hadn’t got & some pork bones,   she’s so pleased with the fish so we had fish for dinner & supper & there’s enough left for breakfast. Well, Elbert wants me to go for food with him tomorrow & I don’t know if I can   I feel so heavy & it’s tires me so bad to walk around on my sore feet.   My Yellow dahlias are just getting started to bloom good   Elbert took Mrs. Kilbride some   she has some big ones, different collor than mine & said she’d save me some bulbs.   Well, I pray God will fix me up so I can work for Him & do my work also.   DeHaans book came & a Country Gentleman   thats 2. we have had  a Sept. & Oct. number & it is to come for five years.   I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for the strength & blessing of today, Glory to Thy Name.  

Tue. Oct. 7. 1952./ 4. eggs today./ Elbert dug potatoes awhile then busted some more brush & then we went to Vermilion after dinner & bought 23.78 worth of food  27.76 he spent in all  & then he spent 2.08 at Rathbuns & 1.90 at drug store 3.88 & then there were a few things we forgot.   We each had & ice cream cone.  & then we stopped & talked to Mr. & Mrs. West,   she’s been having flu.   I earnestly pray she will be healed & regain her strength & thank God in Jesus Blessed Holy Name, I pray Thou wilt show her in a dream or vision what is wrong & how to get right,  Oh God have mercy & help us to all be of one accord in Thee   I thank Thee & give Thee all Praise & Glory forever & ever Amen.

Tue. Oct. 6 [should be 7] 1952./ page 2989./ 4-eggs this day./ We had a pleasent card from sister Audrey today   she’s happy because she can work & be close home,  she says Martha has a groth of some sort on her right arm or wrist near the thumb   Dr’s. say they can peal it out & she will be O.K. in 4. days.   Oh, how I wish she knew Jesus & I pray she will try hard to learn & do His Will & Ways & be healed & fill with His Holy Spirit.   It’s been a fine day,  chilly air, nice sun.   Was cold last night  froze ice in birds bath out side, sun came out rather slow & easy & so some things are still green.   potatoes good but not many of them,   but we do thank God & Praise  Jesus for all we have,   he picked squashes & put them in the grainery.   & now has to put potatoes down in basement,  some are outside in boxes yet,   Wests gave us some lima beans & little musck mellons size of a cup  wasn’t much good, but lima beans look good.   & a little cabbage a little bigger than your fist,   it was solid   I cooked if for supper.    I long to get out side but seems there’s just enough inside to keep me busy & I don’t have any thing but my good coats to wear out side   I want to get me a sweater & hat & shoes & wool under skirt & Elbert has to have shoes & pants & shirts a  hat & he needs a light top coat & so We have to plan & get them some how.   DeHaan’s book came   I thought I’d get to go visit Mrs. Douglas before she went back to cleveland & call on Mrs. J. Ward to see if they will go to Church up to Huron, Jesus, I praise Thee.

Wed. Oct. 7. [should be 8] 1952./ 5. eggs today./ I had most all the washing done when in came Inez & Henry & Inez’s daughter & so I had to visit   I combed up my hair & put on a different dress.   & then we looked at crochet work   the daughter gave me two pot holders woven out of some-thing they buy at the 10 cent store,   they call noodles,   it’s course thread of a sort & Inez brought back 6 pints of pickles & sauce   she said she had brought me my cucumbers back, in pickles,   well that truly wonderful & she gave us a fine beef rib roast & can of cheeries in can ready to put in crust for pie & a box of jello.   We gave them a few pears a sprig of evergreen with it’s blue berries  some rose cutting & when they come back they want roses, wisteria & bitter sweet.   they dug a few baby evergreens & they gave me dahlia’s, beets & 2 squash.   After they went I did out Elbert’s washing & got it most dry here in the house,   Elbert has done so many things  sawed & pulled up big limbs he had cut & then he went for the milk & took care of the hens  carried water & he put iron sement in crack on one end or side of fire drum & Henry helped him get out side screwed back in place & Elbert cleaned up the muss.  Well we did a scramble to get things finished  Elbert put potatoes away & built a fire & emptied ashes & helped get supper   most of it while I got clothes finished.   I thank God in my Jesus Name for my blessing.   I love & Praise only Thee.

Thurs. Oct. 7. 1952./ page. 2990./ 2 eggs today./ I got up intime to do a little & get dinner    Elbert went to Vermilion & sold the egg 2. doz. 1.60. he bought the few things we forgot & he got 1/2 bu. corn .   1/2 wheat 2.18. & he dug 2 1/2 or 3. bu potatoes today yesterday  after dinner we finished triming & tying up ramblers on end of house & I got supper,   While Elbert took care of his potatoes & tools, we ate, rested a few minutes & then dressed & went to church to prayer meeting at Huron   Rev. Mr. & Mrs. Dear are the ministers, but tonight they had another minister & his wife, she played the piano,    Before we went  the wind begin to get colder   it’s been N. east all day & sort of damp & rather fresh, sun was warm,   but, white as ice.  wasn’t cold, one end of house but begin to get cool before we were done,   & soon after it clouded up & wind got real fresh & puffy & strong when we got back from church   it nearly blew me of the steps   I droped my purse behind the step & my had went in-to the rose bush   Elbert had gone to open carshed doors   he came back & with flash light helped me gather up my belongings & he held the door untill I got in & I could harly hold it untill I got it hooked & then I got every thing straighten & put away & back door opened for Elbert & we had hot tea & ice cream,   he fixed the fire   it feels good,   he says his back is paining him bad tonight   I have rubbed his back in alchol, & turpo & he’s tucked in. 11-20-p-m.  & now I will read some & go to my bed.   I’ve had to cork one North window & will put another paper up behind Jacky.   Inez said she left her bird in a draft, he acted cold & sick in the morning & next morning he died   he was a nice singer & now she misses him so she almost crys when speaking of him,   I try to take good care of Jacky,   We would miss him terribly,   we have taught him tricks & he’s so cute & like a ball of yellow butter.   Oh, God, I do thank Thee so much   Thou art & ever will be,   I Praise Thee from the depth of my soul for Thy Love & Tender Mercys, all Praise Glory & Honor truly belongest to Thee, I love Thee.

Fri. Oct. 8. 1952. / 6. eggs today./ Been a beautiful Fall day.   Wind died down at midnight & came up with the sun rather cool concidering the hot wave we been having   but a nice day  partly cloudy   we have had & still have a little fire.   I went down to basement & looked around & most of the cans fruit is gone   I have 22 cans of fruit on the ice box   lets see how long it stays there,   No mail today, except a little farm paper & Elbert seems to enjoy it’s contents   I mended his blanket, cooked & washed dishes & crocheted a little   I Praise God for His word & that He help me to understand, keep me Jesus close to Thee   I thank I love Thee.

[earlier she repeated oct 7, and now there is a gap from oct 8 -11]

Sat. Oct. 11. 1952./ page. 2991./ 4 eggs today/ Elbert done a lot of odds & end   Fri. he cleaned up rose trimmings, put the pieces of burlap over those ventelation holes above windows in hen house & we have to buy one window yet.   I Pray We can get it before it gets to cold.   Elbert wants to get coop cleaned, soon.   & he dug potatoes this morning & cut some wood.   Wind went down in the night & it was a beautiful day today  hardly no breeze   We pick some Juniper sprigs & berries & some Chinnesse lanterns   they are so red now,   & I want to pick some bitter sweets to-morrow, then I hope to pack a box & send to Anabel.   I’d like to send a box to Miss Mc. Govern, but I don’t Know if she’s still alive.   Well we went to Church tonight at Huron & they prayed for me   I felt the heat go through me & it made me sweat   Praise God from Whom all blessing flow,  Praise Him all creatures here below   Praise Him all ye heavenly Hosts Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost forever & ever Amen.   We received our checks today  no word from the girls   guess they are to busy to write.   I feel happy in my soul & heart.   Glory Hallelujah  I Praise Thee & Thy Holy Name, Amen. I cook a qt & a 1/2 of apple sauce & the peelings for jelly.   Elbert picked up a dozen or more apples today.   I fasted since supper Fri night, was so dizzy.   Elbert got some cream & we had hot tea & a few crackers   Elbert saw 4. pheasants a few days a go, but we haven’t seen a rabbit since we heard that one squirrel one a-m & go over the hill to toilet & it was so dark I stood in the window to know he got there & back, he doesn’t hear very good, either   We heard 2 flock geese go over, or I did, he said he couldnt hear them, that was toward morning.   I was out side a little today & long to get out everyday.

Sun. Oct. 12. 1952./ Page. 2992./ 5 eggs this day./Church   but if the power of God was there& today there are thousands of people that think they can’t go to any other Church but the one they call there own,  & so many don’t have the power of God & even reject it   Oh God, people Who are so well educated in the life of this world, & some of them are my own relatives  God help them find themselves before it’s to late, I  thank Thee Jesus Glory to God in the Highest, I Praise Jesus  Thank Thee Jesus Glory to God in the Highest,  I Praise Jesus    Wind’s been blows from S. west hard all day & evening & now seems as if it had eased off a lot at 11-30-p-m.   Elbert’s in bed,   I have rubbed his back in alcohol & turpo.   I Praise God in Jesus Holy Name for my healing, Amen. 

Mon. Oct. 13. 1952/ 3. eggs today./  I helped Elbert, he dug potatoes & I picked up   we only had 1/2 bu. fair sized & pk. of small ones, then we picked up a few cucumbers & then dug half the glads, have 1/2 row glads & 2 or 3 rows of dahlias   its been a fine day   Wind was North then went South little west.   & at 11-p-m we’ve had several light showers,   Elbert dug my India lillie bulb   didn’t get enough water, so it’s small & glads are same as potatoe  few bulbs.   I cooked & washed dishes & did my daily round;  Elbert went to Huron & got 5 nice pike   we ate 3. for supper & he has two for the morning   he got a very little bal’?] liver & 2 slices of pork, we ate liver for dinner & hope to have the pork for dinner tomorrow & I can hardly eat any more, thinking of all those who are dying for the want of food, & how little the folks of this side, think of it.   God do have mercy I pray & help me to do Thy Will I thank Thee Jesus & I thank Thee for my healing & healings & my blessings. 

Tue. Oct. 14. 1952./ 3. eggs today./ Well, I just couldn’t seem to get anything done today,   only my daily round of duties. I did pack a box with evergreens & bitter sweets for Annabel, she sent me a five dollar bill in an envelope & didn’t write a word so I have the box & hope to send two more with Chinese lanterns & chair backs & arm pieces for her & Anna Mae “her daughter” & maybe a little to Miss Iny.   No word from the girls & I’m wondering, I haven’t wrote for a week, felt so bum   I laid off.   Elbert cut off a big willow tree this morning.   It rained in heavy showers at intervals all night    been a fine day not cold.   Elbert dug rest of potatoes & glads. & he’s been trying to spade.   I wish he wouldn’t.    I hope to get up & go to town in the morning & mail the box.   I thank God for my many blessing in my Dear Saviors Name.   May all Honor be Thine for ever & ever. Glory Hallelujah, Amen.

Wed. Oct. 15. 1952./ page. 2993./ 2. eggs today./ Well, Elbert forgot to call me so,   we didn’t go to Vermilion this a-m. so I did the washing & dried it in the house,   Elbert cleaned the hen coop,   or, the middle pen & he put the potatoes in basement   he helped John Snyder an hr. or so & we cut some more evergreen sprigs with berries on them & then I did the wash.   Elbert fixed potatoes for dinner & cooked us & egg. & we both cooked supper & now I have to wash dishes it rained last night a very little & today before dinner,   I picked up the potatoes he had on the ground,   it cleared up just befor supper & Radio says rain colder & perhaps snow    that why geese are on the move,   its been a beautiful day   We received a card from Audrey she had done the washing & then went to town with Martha to buy goods to make jackets for Jean Ann’s bride’s maids.   She is to be married Nov. 8. 1952. & Audrey’s making the Jackets.   I pray God’s Will be done.   My heart achs for the many Who fail to grasp the truth from His Holy word as I did & now since I know more I wish every one did.   Oh God Keep me & help me to help others in Jesus Name.   I thank Thee for all things great or small & Praise only Thee. Amen.

Thurs. Oct. 16. 1952./ 5. eggs today./ Well, I didn’t go get up to go to Vermilion & so Elbert went to Huron & got 6 nice pike & cleaned them for dinner   I had potatoes & cabbage on cooking & we had a good dinner,    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all things great or small,  & I thank Thee that those of Thine are so sisterly & give me a Kiss of Greeting when I go in to Church or prayer meeting.   I baked a tin of bread biscuits.  & one loaf & a loaf & 1. tin of rusk biscuits made of the bread dough.   Elbert sawed up a little of the willow tree   I had a hard time to keep him from working to hard today; he likes to do that kind of work,  but does to much at a time.   Been a fine day   John Snyder finished picking & storing his corn today,   he has two corn cribs of corn.   Clayton Broad helped him, he un the picker,    I went to Huron & they were haveing a sale at the Drug Store   I got to bottles of alcohol for 80 cents & 2 bottles beef, iron & wine 1.01, & 3 bath towels 1.00, & 6 wash rags 2 for 18 cents  54 cents.   I gave the Rev. Dears 1. loaf sweet biscuits & 6 plain bread biscuits    They seemed pleased with them.   I We thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee,  Thou are a wonderful Jesus  Jesus is all the world to me Glory to His Pure Holy Name. 

Fri. Oct. 17. 1952./ ___ eggs today./ Well, we went to Vermilion & mailed the box to Annabel & got a few things to eat & came home again   Elbert went over & got the chunks of ties John told him he could have & he picked up 2 bu of corn they had dropped & will tell John when he comes back.   We didn’t get the box

Fri. Oct. 17. 1952./ page. 2994./3. eggs this day./ from Audrey yet.   Well its been a beautiful day.   I feel so miserable in my coat   it’s so big.   The rest laugh at me instead of trying to help me,   but maybe God will help me some how.   Well, I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for all my & our many blessings  Glory to Thy Name.  

Sat Oct. 18. 1952./ 3. eggs today./  We received a nice letter from Audrey, but no box yet.   Elbert’s been doing a little of every thing carrying water, wood & I did a big wash-ing & dried it most all out side & got it all dried & took care of     I over slept  got up at 11-a-m & started washing & then wiped up the kitchen after sweeping & then got supper & then did ironed a few pieces & now I sure am tired but hope to get up & off to church in the morning.   Elbert’s got toilet jacked up & ready to put new foundation under it & he’s sure tired tonight & lots of aches & pains.   Well all is done that seemed necessary & we have listened to the sermone of a Babtis Minister & he’s just woke up to the truth of the bible that the end is right at the door. & in Audrey’s letter she said the lumps Martha was going to have cut off or out of the flesh on her arm, God has taken away & I’m trusting for her salvation.  Now Jesus I thank Thee for taking a-way the lumps,   but, Oh God, save her soul & her family & her mother & Gertie & all the families that don’t know Jesus.   Oh, if only can help, guide me Jesus  every word & step of the way,   I’ll give Thee all the Praise  Oh may God be Glorified for-ever.   It’s been a beautiful day.   & I thank Thee for the strength Thou hast given each of us & Pray Thou Will draw us closer. 

Sun. Oct. 19. 1952./ 5. eggs today/  Oh, God I thank Thee for answering Prayer & I believe since Thou has heard & ans-wered, that Thou will also turn the souls of each one to Thee & anything I can do or say, I’ll gladly do with Thy help, Amen.   It’s been another beautiful Fall day.   We went to Vermilion to Church & had a wonderful healing & confession & prayermeeting service   Mrs. Eppler talked & explained the word of God & answered question & prayed & anointed & I thank Thee Jesus & give Thee all the Power & Glory forever & ever Amen.   Now,  We are going to Huron to church to-night.   Well, we went & God blessed us but still I can’t Praise Him in Spirit   I wish so much I could so much,   Many thank & lots of Love to Thee Jesus & I do believe I shall Praise Thee be-fore I die, Glory to God, Hallelujah   I thank Thee for all things Amen.   make us Holy Thine.  The wind is blowing hard tonight & the radio says 25 or 30 miles & hour   I hope it wont do us any dam-age.   Well we took the cards to Vermilion & brought them back & to Huron tonight & brought them back,   I’m wondering Why.   We saw a big flock of geese going south this afternoon.   It isn’t cold, not chilly, but maybe some bad weather is on it’s way  Wind’s north West strong & Puffy.

Mon. Oct. 20. 1952./ page. 2995./ 3. eggs today./ Pa’s & Ma’s wedding anaveryty & they were married by the justice of Peace in Elyria, by Mr. Dolittle, 73 yrs.  Pa was 18 & Ma 22 yrs old when the married,   ma was 23 Nov. 29. & the following Jan 28. pa was 19.  Ma was 26 when Elbert was born on Dec. 6. 1882. & he will be 70 yrs. old Dec.6. 1952.  I’ll be 77. Jan. 16. 1953.   Been a great day   snowed a blizard & sun shone bright for 5 or 10 minutes  most all after noon came in little snow balls at first  hit the grainery roof bound up 8 or 10 inches then roll off,   it was a little colder than Sunday   north West wind 15 to 20 miles an hour, but there were big blue patches of sky between the cloud of which some were white & some were dark & it only lasted 3. or 4 hrs.   wind went north east & got a little colder.   Windows steamed up & we had little more fire than usual.   It’s been a very unusual day.   Snyders dog hunts the rabbits & the pheasents,   rabbits are scarce   We saw one Sun. for the firsyt time since we hurd than one squeel that early morning  when Elbert went to toilet,   I waited at the window,   it was so terribly dark & he can’t hear very good.   Elbert saw one last night   same one I guess.  & 2 flocks of geese went over while it was storming today.   the dog scared out the 5 pheasents   they are young ones, half grown.   I only cooked washed dishes took care of bed & aired rooms today & crocheted   haven’t felt able to do more  Praise God, He is so good to me   I’m so thankful   I’m not compeled to dig in everyday al-though I’d like to if I were able   I thank Thee for all things Jesus, Pure True & Holy, & give Thee Honor & Glory.   Thou are wonderful.

Tue. Oct. 21. 1952./ 5. eggs today./  Been a wonderful, beautiful day.   Elbert sawed down another willow tree & he aches all over tonight   I rubbed him back good with alcohol & he’s sleeping.   I longed to get out & walk around but only got to toilet & back   Elbert went to Huron to get his battery fixed up   he let it get almost dry,   I ask him about it, but he doesn’t listen to me,   the bread truck man pushed him up the road & it started   he Kept it go-ing & went to Huron & mailed the card to Nellie,   I had put Huron instead of Elyria on it.    We had a little peace of steak for dinner & salmon for sup-per,   I got it turned around   we had the meat for dinner & salmon for supper.   I cut out & made a pajama jacket for Elbert & made button holes (5) & sewed buttons on so he could have it for tonight   & he dug the dahlias & put them below.   not so much breeze today & warmer than it was Mon.   Oh God,  I thank Thee & Praise Thee  I feeling stronger again & pray all things will work out for Thy good & Glory in Jesus Name.   I love Thee first & most of all Glory Hallelujah May all Power & Glory be Thine forever & ever. Amen.

Wed. Oct. 22. 1952./ page. 2996./ 1. eggs today./  Elbert cut wood & done odds & ends & he ached so bad tonight   I rubbed his back,   he was up to Huron but didn’t get any fish.   I took one sleeve out of is Sleeper Jacket & turned it the right way & then I mended 3 of his old work shirts & so I’m tired also.   He said he was going to Lorain tomorrow   but tonight he decided he won’t untill he got another pay check Nov. 4th.   I was going to go with him but am glad not to go for I want to go to prayermeeting.   It’s been such a beautiful day   I’d like to get out & walk around but feet can’t stand it    Elbert fell another big willow today.   Oh God,  I thank Thee for Thy Love & Mercy & care & pray for the thousands who need Thee.  Glory to God in the Highest, for ever & ever Amen.

Thurs. Oct. 23. 1952./ 6. eggs today/  Two hen’s are really sheding & are al-most naked,   I hope the others will molt.   Only light card today.   I only did what I had to do & washed Elbert’s 2 bedroom windows & woodwork   now I’ll have to do the curtains but they are plastic so only wash wrinse & dry & put them up wish the rest were done.   I give my teeth a good cleaning also today.   It’s really been another beautiful Fall day,   wind was strong last night but not much breeze today.   Elbert hasn’t felt good, cut a tree Wed. & I notice it’s to much & the next day he’s all in.   he’s talking of going to Huron in the morning.   I missed prayer-meeting tonight.   Well, I hope he doesn’t have something, Sun.  I thank Thee Jesus & pray I wont be kept away from Church,   I Praise Thee Jesus for all things & Glory in Thy Name. 

Fri. Oct. 24. 1952./ 4. eggs today./ Elbert went to Huron   got a good mess of fish,   I had washing almost done when he came back & I hung most of it out while he dress the fish & then I had started the dinner so when he got the catfish & stone rollers dressed & cleaned out I salted them & fried em.   We ate dinner & he went out & cleaned the perch, so I washed out 5 grain & mash bags & have 5 more to do in the morning.   got them & cloths all dried & put awayIt’s been another beautiful day.   The Bible history is working out with the seasons & times typhones & hurrycanes & sub mountianous wave washing, the sea shores & cleaning the islands & such wickedness as the bible tells us about in goverments & High places,   Oh, truly Jesus will be coming soon.   We have never had such a filthy goverment or election for present as this one.    Oh, Dear Heavenly Father Keep me close to Thee I ask In Jesus Name, Amen.   I thank Thee for all things & pray I may be able to do more for Thee.   I have the chair back almost done.   We had a card from Audrey today.

Sat. Oct 25. 1952./ page. 2997./ 1. eggs today./ Elbert took pump out & at last took it to Huron & left part of it up there    has to have a new rod    that one has been in use 24. or 25. yrs.   A fellow at Huron said he’d have it done so he could get it Mon.   I do hope so but hope it wont take half the check to pay for it,    Elbert took it  the pump out alone.   He’s borrowed Bill Snyders stilson wrench,   he tried to use the one Rue let him take but it had been sprung & he couldn’t get it open wide enough,   he gave Elbert some kind of smoke saucage.  that some friends of Rue’s father  they brought it from Penn.   Elbert’s tired tonight & so am I for I baked 2 tins of bread biscuits   done some cleaning & washed & hung the plastic curtians in Elbert’s room & they look nice.   I washed those for my room to but have to wash windows & wood work.    I wanted to paint it but I will hope to get it in Spring, God Willing.   & now I have to try to do kitchen windows before it gets cold for I take them right out.   & I have to be careful  Jackie done get a cold.   I thank God & Praise Him for my many blessings, healings & the added strength He has given me once more.   I pray He will use me   Oh Jesus I feel I’d really like to do much more for Thee than I do or have ever done,    help me to do it;   We see two more flocks of geese.   It isn’t cold out.   Been a beautiful day, just a little colder with N. West breeze.   I Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost for all things, Amen. 

Sun. Oct. 26. 1952./ 2. eggs today./ We went to Vermilion to church this morning & to Huron tonight,   both were good services   some how I like Huron church best.    I loaned Tom Eppler’s mother a book “on divine healing” & she was telling me about how she & her husband read it & discussed it.  together & she had got a lot of good ideas from it   They help her in all the ways she needs & the rest all so.   Dorthy seems some what cool & distant, but she may have reasons.   Oh, Well,  I thank & praise God for all things in Jesus Name.   It’s been a wonderful day,   only the air is full of smoke,  they are having forest fires here & there no rain & everythings dry   We saw a small flock of geese today. flying very low.  

Mon. Oct. 27. 1952./ 2. eggs today./  Well I didn’t do much today    just felt to heavy & tired   Elbert didn’t do as much as usual    he put pump back together & I helped a little as he put it back into the well,  to much heavy lifting for him,   he’s so tired,   now he plans on finishing the toilet  the foundation under it .  Wind has been to strong today N. West wind. & a little colder and another flock of geese.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things, made me Thy helper.

Tue. Oct. 28. 1952./ page. 2998./ 1. egg today./  I slept late & Elbert took care of the hens & went for milk,  he sawed some wood & carried the water,   I finished the chair back, crochet for Annabel,   I pray she’s well,   she was so greived the last time she was here & didn’t have her usual smile   I don’t know what was her trouble, but,   he & her husband were talking about going to a home for the aged & I haven’t heard from her since last yr.   she hasn’t wrote much these last few years,   maybe life has been hard    Oh God help her & help her to write me.   It has been anothers windy, mostly cloudy, colder day   N. West wind,  penatrating cold, & it snowed ball as big as the end of my big finger 3 or 4 times this afternoon & eving,  wind’s puffy tonight.   & sings at times in evergreen tops.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things although I don’t allways under stand   Glory to God for ever & ever. 

Wed. Oct. 28. 1952./ 3. eggs. today./ Been mostly cloudy today,   wind went from the N. West to N. east & back to South west today.   & was a little chilly untill noon & it warmed up some   Elbert cut some more willows & trimed them to logs & brought up some he had cut,   he let hens out for 1/2 or 34 hour   2 are naked, one was sick, but better tonight.  been fine day.   We sent Annabel a nice box of evergreens & bitter sweets but,  she hasn’t sent even a card as yet,    I only hope she is well & will send me a card.   I have the crochet work ready to send her.   I washed my south bedroom window & woodwork & put up the curtian    now I have the west one to do next & I haven’t done any washing yet this week  have-n’t got much as I washed Sat.   so I could do windows this week.   We hope to go to Vermilion tomorrow evening to hear the missionary that preached & then prayed for a man 94 yrs. old who was dead 4 days & he got up & told them how to teach people Gods word,   he had not been one of God’s people,   but, now he was anxious to be & to help others to be.   So Myrtle said she was coming to Vermilion & I pray that God will “through her” raise up Harry Miller   help him to be well & strong & live for Jesus, Glory I Praise Thee Jesus for all things & for this missionary & her faith & courage & the strength & power Thou doeth give her,  Hallelujah  I Praise Thee forever & ever Amen,  I hope she can help Elbert,   I to know & be strong in spirit and power to over come & all the & the rest of the families & many others & that she may do a lot of good  all about this part of the country & I hope I can help her in some way.   God help me to be able Amen.  Glory to God in the highest Glory, Glory, Glory.  I Praise only Thee.

Thurs. Oct. 30. 1952./ page. 2999./ 1. egg today./ Elberts got toilet done & ready to fill in;   he’s Oh, so tired & so am I,   made 6 glasses, big & small of apple jelly & plumb.  & swept took care of beds  washed dishes & cooked & ironed a shirt for Elbert & now I have the soup about ready for supper,   then we hope to go to church to hear the Missinary that prayed for a man 94 after he had been dead 4 day & he got up by himself, she’ll more than likely tell us again tonight about it.   & she heals through the Lord. “she has the gift of healing.” & we went tonight & Miss Rev Beatrice Bowman, she’s going back to South America,  she is truely a wonderful woman.   We sure feel as she does,   that, the people here need Jesus more or as much as the natives,    We have so much & they so little   I thank Thee Jesus for all Thou hast given in many ways & I feel I’m so unworthy, that I do so little for Him, but I know He is able to help me & put me where ever He wants me    I pray He will.   I Praise Thee & All Power Honor & Glory forever & ever.

Fri. Oct. 31. 1952./ 2. eggs today./ Elbert finished putting the dirt around the foundation of toilet & did a lot of odds & he’s tired sore & lame   but when you get old & can do for the others they forget you might need a helping hand,   but, Jesus allways takes care of us & I hope trust & pray We can step out before to many hardships,   but I pray Thy will be done, not mine   I want to Thy Will & pray for Thy help to understand.   I did the washing & have it most dry over heating stove.  I’m tired, my head’s felt so bad all day & my members all need strength,  it’s been beautiful day, but windy, not cold.   I thank Thee Jesus for Mercy, Love & Thy wonderful care.  Glory to God.

Sat. Nov. 1. 1952./ 1. egg today./ I slept late,   we had dinner,   then, went to Ver-milion   got very few things to eat, then paid light bill,   then, we stopped & visited with mr. & Mrs. Otis West & as God had showed me Mrs. Eppler & her husband Tom would take over the 4 square, after Rev. Serien had got rid of all the folks that had been so faithful & Mrs. Eppler had got 83 or more in for Sunday school, but not very many for Church or prayer meeting 2 or 3   only 2 or 3, Well we went to hear the Missionary & Myrtle ” said after the meeting,  that she was a little package of dymite    Missionary looked doubtful,   then we walked toward the door talking & then Myrtle said, sometimes I think I’ll close the doors of the church for a couple of week and see what the people would do.   What’s she there for?  God also showed me another couple would take her place in a short time & they will do quite a good work with there hearts really in there work   & we need to be of one accord & forget faulce pride & put away the lust of the flesh & mortify the members of the body  a thing most folks don’t want to remember

Nov. Sat. 1. 1952./ Page 3000/ 1. egg this day/ that & some other things they don’t want to do, such as women wearing clothes like the mens cloths,   God says in His word we are not to wear such clothes & when we blong to Him we are to dress plain & cover our ankles, cover our fore arm & button our garment around the neck,   but, one woman says she don’t like the sort of clothes God says we should wear & she talks & repeat things to make them appear in a different light than they were ment.   Things are so wicked one has to look to Jesus every second,   or, some ones going to try to catch you up in what you said,   I detest such things   May God help us.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things great or small & with Thy help I try to do Thy Will,  Glory to God in the highest Praises to Thee Jesus Amen. 

Sun. Nov. 2. 1952/ 1. egg today/ We went to Vermilion this morning,  had a healing meeting & tonight we went to Huron to Church   had a good sermon on how we ought to obey God,   they all greet me with a kiss & love & they are so friendly,   I feel welcome.   I thank the Lord for the touch this morning & blessing tonight   Glory to God.  Amen.   Been a beautiful day partly cloudy & raining tonight, not cold.   lots of flies and bugs about out side yet.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for Thy Love & tender mercies & pray I may do a lot more for Thee   help me to see & understand,  Glory to Thee.

Mon. Nov. 3. 1952./ 1. egg today./ Well Elbert went for fish,   I had my washing most done & got the rest of his done before 2 p.m. & I had my night dress 2 shirts  nose rags  dish towels & 2. house dresses & his sleeper Jacket & pants, union suit socks & kercheifs wash rags & pieces we use over pillows, ” old tennis blanket”.  & I have them all dried & put away,  beds made & I swept & now have to do dishes,   Oh, I Praise Thee Jesus for the strength of this day    it has been partly cloudy all day & cloths didn’t dry very well but got two thirds dry & I finished them over the fire.   Elbert didn’t get any fish   he warmed up the dinner & then after he pulled up some willow limbs & sawed some of them up & he’s to tired tonight.    We received a nice letter from Annabel today telling us the evergreen & bitter sweets were nice & fresh & sh sent a dollar in her letter   hurts my feelings but what will I do?   I have the crochet pieces ready & will get them off & tell her they & greens were a gift & so please don’t hurt me, by paying for them.   Anna Mae’s daughter Nancy has a baby daughter, so Annabel is great grandma,   she a few paces ahead of Audrey,  Jean is just getting married & we re-ceived invitation to a wedding shower for her & Ethel wrote & said Loura Ann was married last Sat. 7.30,  she wrote the letter Oct 30th. so I guess, she was married Sat. Oct. 25th. & I don’t know if it was in the morning or evening.   Well, she couldn’t wait untill Jan,   she won’t be 18 yrs old untill Jan. 13. 1953.   I think she will live in same house with his mother, she

Mon. Nov. 3. 1952./ page 3001./ 1. eggs this day./ has a farm of 6 acres, a house with 4 rooms up & 4 rooms down stairs.   Ehtel send a news clipping, & said Joe is 3 yrs. older than Lora Ann. Bonney & Joes last name is Sosack   his mothers name is Margaret Sosack,   she lost her husband just a short time ago,   he was under his truck in the back yard & it fell & crushed him,  While Joe was in the house to do some phoning, he had sent Jo to do & Joe saw truck fall, but was to late to help his father.   I pray they will be happy,   but, she’s a spoiled girl.   Ethel said when they were here,  Well, When Loura Ann is married & gone there would only be her mother & she was old & wouldn’t last many yrs. longer,  then she & Walter would be free,   Oh God of Love & Marcy,   What must she endure before long,   she has a wonderful mother but doesn’t treat her as a good mother should be treated;   Oh Jesus,   I pray Thou will deal with her soul before it’s to late & Loura Ann like wise,   Will she be any better to Joe’s mother than her grand-mother? & her own mother?   I pray Jesus Thou will take ahand for she is brother Fred’s daughter & has not grown up as he would have wanted her to be.   Oh God I do thank Thee for all things,   I don’t always understand, but they work out & then we know all things work out for the good & Glory of God.   May God be blessed forever & ever in Jesus Name We ask, Amen.   I rained hard in showers all night & we needed the rain so bad & I know every thing out side was greatful also.   Thank You Jesus.  

Tue. Nov. 4. 1952./ 1. egg today.  lost 1. hen  only 9 left./ Been a fine day,  breeze cold, penetrating but a nice day,   Elbert couldn’t get the car started in all day   he cut another willow   I took 2 pictures of Him in the Hollow with logs laying about & in piles, he has cut.   I didn’t do much today, to tired to work at anything.   I received a letter from Audrey & a card from her & one from Nellie,   they say Ella Jane is coming home to stay;   Gertie & Audrey were in Elyria shopping & Met Nellie on her way to buss & home   Audrey said Nellie has a terrible bad cold.   Jean Ann’s shower is Fri. night   We can’t go, for it will be at night & Elbert can’t see to drive.   Well Izen R. Hower & D Stevesion, running for president & they think so far Ike is going to win,   We are listening to election returns radio, & They just said it’s a land-slide for Ike.   I suppose I’ll have to give 4 neices blankets & I don’t see how I can pay for them.   Well, I thank God for all my blessing & pray He will help me to Know what to do,  2, are nieces & 2 are great neices.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things great or small,   I Praise Thee Jesus & pray all Power & Glory be Thine for ever & ever. 

Wed. Nov 5. 1952./ 1. egg today/  Still tired,   I baked 2 tins of bread biscuits, 1. tin with a round loaf.  & cooked dinner & supper & every dish washed & put away.   I darned 2. pr. socks last evening.   It’s been another beautiful day with quite a strong wind.   Elbert started for the garage & Bill & Georgie Snyder overtook him & give him a lift to Huron & a man from Norwalk going to Lorain brought him home & pulled his car out & as far as Ruggles & Elbert’s car started so he thank the man & they came back & told me he was going to Vermilion & he

Wed. Nov. 5. 1952./ page. 3002./ 1. egg this day./ went to Baker’s garage & it cost him $8.98 cents & then he didn’t get it half done.   it was 2-35-p-m, when he got home    he ate down town.   & ate when he got here   he spent 4.00 out of his check on car bill & ____ for meat & he has to get his shoes & pants yet,  & a hat,   he ought to have a top coat.   Well, God willing, we planed to go to Huron in the a-m. but right now we don’t know.   We had hoped to go to Lorain Fri.   have to give the girls something,   if I had the money it wouldn’t be so bad,   but, I’ll have to pay in payments for Whatever I get for them.   Elbert carried up a little wood & sawed a little,   he borrowed a saw from West but had to have one handle fixed & teeth filed & set,   he took it to a man in Vermilion today.   We received wedding invitation for Jean Ann’s wedding Nov. 15. Sat. 1952. to ________   The shower is to be this Fri Nov. 7.   Well, I thank God, my Heavenly Father, in Jesus Name for all He has so Gracisiously done for me & is doing every day & for all the prayers that go up daily & nightly for me & for us.    I Praise Thee Jesus, Devine, Wonderful & Marvelous,   I pray Thou will be blessed forever & ever,   I love Thee more than all else.   May all Honor, Power & Glory be Thine,   I glad Thou art the Judge. Amen.   

Thurs. Nov. 6. 1952./ No. egg today./ Well, I felt to punk to get off to prayermeeting.   Elbert went to Vermilion & I ask him to have Mrs. West to call Myrtle & see if he couldn’t get two song books & she said to Mrs. West no so we’ll have to write for them.  I would like to get one for each of the girls,   but, I don’t Know if I can manage.   Well, Elbert says We have to go to Lorain tomorrow,   So, I go or stay home,   I’ll decide when morning comes.   Been very cloudy today & dark & colder   colder today & tonight,   I got dinner & after supper & did usual house work & haven’t felt able to do even that   been having a queer head ach & blow out cloted blood, head’s sore over eye.   But I am more thankful than I can tell that Jesus takes care of me & us,   Elbert has taken a cold &.  I hope it will be better in the morning    I catch a little each time I ride in the car   now the door is sprung & let’s cold air drive down on the back of our necks & that’s bad. I pray God will take care of both us & car & help us to find a new top so we can go to church & do necessary errands.   We Praise Thee Jesus forever. 

Fri. Nov. 7. 1952./ 1. egg today./ Elbert went to Lorain   got his pants & shoes & got to take pants back & ex change them   I told him 42. waist   the salesman measured him & said 42 & so he got 44.   he got one work shirt;   he ate lunch with Audrey   she sent me the handkercheifs “now I owe her for 10.50 cents for first & 95 cents for these” & she sent a bag of candy & they were so good    we ate half of them    he bought 2 lbs. big prunes   they are good ripe ones   he bought boiling meat also.   I sent Mrs. Cranage some bitter sweets, Chinese lanterns & Juniper sprigs with berries on them & she gave us 2 lbs. hamberg.   & it really tasted like fresh meat & had juice in it.   I Praise Thee Jesus & Thank Thee for all Things.

Fri. Nov. 7. 1952./ page 3003./ No. egg today./ Glory to God in the Highest,   I Praise Thee Jesus.   While Elbert was gone I swept & wiped up up the Kitchen  took me so long,   I feel so weak, had to set down so many times, but got it done at last.   heard wild geese going over several times today,   was cloudy all morning & it rained early 3 or 4. a. m. & wind blew hard from S & little east.   been raw today & tempture 45   sun come out after 12-p-m & was nice all after noon cold & partly cloudy tonight   Elbert’s head’s hurting him bad   he says it has such a buzing in it   his eyes are blood shot & watery.   I think he has a cold.   He heard the pheasent out by hen park tonight & we saw him yester-day,   he was runing up the ditch by the road,  he stopped & only his head sticking above the grass, straight out from the house.   I cooked supper with a great deal of effort.   Elbert didn’t get any greens he’s saying he spent all his 52.00 with the exception of 7. dollars.  so I’ll have to fast untill my check comes, & I’m so in need of meat & greens.   So sorry I couldn’t go to Jeans shower, but I’ll try to give her some-thing after a while.   I feel so bad tonight, weak, & my head. 

Sat. Nov. 8. 1952./ No. eggs today./ Elbert couldn’t start the car today   I do hope I can get to Church tomorrow.   He’s done odds & ends of jobs & I baked a custard pie & 2 apple pies & cooked & washed dishes & I’m tired as if I’d done the washing.   Oh God, please do help me to Praise Thee in Spirit  Thou Knowest my heart,   I love Thee & want to be all Thine,   I do believe Thou will.   I pray all Glory Honor & Praise be Thine for ever & ever, Glory to God, Amen.   It’s been a fine day   cloudy this morning but, sun came out at intervals   not quite so cold   wind’s a little penetrating,    but, not so cold tonight Amen.   

Sun. Nov. 9. 1952./ No. egg today./  Well, the car wouldn’t start & Elbert walked up for the milk & so we were home all day   Armond came out after dinner to visit a little & he had a nice rabbit, he gave Uncle Elbert for Thanksgiving Dinner & I am to make him the dinner,   Armond said he was 28 yrs. old in Aug,   I hope I can do it.   God help me.   I’ve been feeling so weak,   I’m trusting & believing God will fill me before He takes me away, in Jesus Name, Amen,   I don’t know what to do or how but Jesus Knows, Praise His Holy Name for ever & ever.   It’s been another beautiful day, partly cloudy.   It rained in showers from about 3-30-a-m untill after day light   Elbert said untill 9 or 10-a.m.

Mon. Nov. 10. 1952./ No. eggs today./Another sick hen./ Well, it’s terrible, but I washed 2 wool blankets & Elbert carried the water & helped me wring them through the first 2 waters & then I had to put them through the last,   he wiped the line before Rue. Sarr came & he changed clothes & Rue pulled him to Vermilion to Bakers garage & he got 4.00 more added to his bill 8. & some odd cents now he went to Lorain & changed the pants he bought for size 42 & they did the alterations on them,   he has to get another pr. & should have paid down on them today but he is queer,   he didn’t bring a thing to cook for supper,   he offered to peel potatoes & so he decided to fry them & he had fried eggs & I had mine scrambled,   We had bread & peaches & tea.   he killed & dressed the rabbit Armond brought & we put part of it on to boil & he ground some & I have it mixed & ready to cook tomorrow & the

Mon. Nov. 10. 1952./ page. 3004./ No. eggs today./  other is done & we can have that for dinner & the other later.   Well I finished drying blankets in the house & the rest of the washing & I haven’t felt able to stand on my feet & my arms are so tired.   I have every thing most dry except his work shirt, union suit & socks, 2. pr.   I’m so tired  I didn’t get enough to eat for this last week, 2 meals & not enough to satisfy the want   it’s terrible,   I can eat like he does & have to say a lot of things to get enough to keep me so I can work.   Well, I got the dishes all done up & wish I were in bed.   Elbert says he’s go-ing for fish in the morning,   they will be done fishing Nov. 15.   I thank & praise God in my Dear Saviour’s Name for the care He take of me & us.   & the weather is nice & we had a shower    between 12 & 5-a-m.  & it’s cold tonight frost was thick at 10-p-m

Tue. Nov. 11. 1952./ No. eggs today/  I ironed & Elbert sawed & carried wood up hill & walked up for the milk & he’s so tired tonight & so am I,   it’s been a wonderful day,  was cold last night & a very heavy frost that stayed untill after 10-a-m,   We have seen 7. pheasents, 3. hens & 4 cocks  birds & do most every day & wish we could have at least one of them.   No mail & the car is on the blink  don’t want to run     the valves have to be ground or cleaned & thats & all day Job or mostly so, but they told Elbert to bring it in Thurs morning, there are lots of others ahead of him, but because he’s been getting repairs every few days , they said for him to bring it in Thurs.   I hope he will but he’s talking of waiting & he should do it now before it gets cold & while he can get it done,    I can only ask Jesus to haelp him now & to provide away to get it done & get a new top for winter   God Please help him get it all done    I thank Thee in Jesus Name.    I thank Thee for all the strength Thou hast given me & us & I love Thee Jesus & want to do Thy Wil, help me I pray put me in the place Thou would have me to be,   I Praise Thee & Honor only Thee & I crave to do Thy will   May God be Blessed for ever & ever Amen, Glory Hallelujah,   Now I have to try & catch up some sewing & clean the tea kettle & glasses for Jean Ann & Fri. hope to get her something as a wedding gift.   We are so behind, it hard to spend very much & get by untill another month.   We ground up some of the fresh rabbit & made meat balls like I do the chicken balls,   it was very good   we had it for supper & have enough left for dinner 

Tue. Nov. 11. 1952./ page. 3005./ No eggs this day/ for dinner tomorrow.   Jackie did the cutest thing Mon.   I was picking up some popcorn Elbert spilt & Jackie was on the floor running between my feet & around them talking to me & looking up at me & he picked up a cernel & dropped it  cast his eye at me & chattered & I had to set his cage down & he went in it & I shut him in for fear I might step on him,  he was so angry at me then he wouldn’t talk to me any more   just turned his back to me & when Elbert came in he chattered to him all about it.  

Wed. Nov. 12. 1952./ No. eggs today./  Elbert sawed a willow today & carried up several limbs, & I have taken several pictures of him   the willows are about 40 or 45 ft tall & 16 inches across middle of butt. & there were 16 in one cluster came up around the old stump a very few were as big as the big part of the thigh of a man,   he’s got them all down but one,  there are some more farther west along the ditch & a few little Elms Elms 8. to 10. ins. across butts & 25 or 50 ft tall.   he saws it up for stove wood & it burns so fast, we do put some green wood in with it.   I haven’t done much to-day,  felt so punk.   I got the Whistling aluminum teaKettle out & cleaned it up & the 6 glasses & tray that Martha gave me & a Electric bed lamp new  was given to me long ago & a big serving plate that can be used for cake also & it had belonged to Frank’s mother in Wisconson.   If it’s alright with Martha, I’ll give them to Jean Ann.   It’s been another beautiful day.   I received a pretty card from Eileen today saying her mother expects her baby sometime this Dec. & is hardly able to be on her feet & says looks as if she’d have a hard time, when baby comes,   & then she Eileen will be more busy than now, baby sitting.   I had forgot her mother was going to have the baby.   I’m sorry   I ask her to come help me for it looks as if I were selfish.   Elbert’s planning on going to Lorain tomorrow with car & I do hope & pray God will see that he gets work all done good & come back in it    I want to goto prayermetting tomorrow night.   I thank Thee Jesus & give all Praise & Glory to Thee & all thanks for all things Glory Glory Hallelujah, Amen.

Thurs. Nov. 14. 1952./ No. eggs today./ I got out & tried to help Elbert start the car but no start.   He went to Huron he rod with a man that picked him up & took him to Huron & he said he was doing some kind of wood work on Catholic church   Elbert started back home  Skippy Shoe picked him up & brought him home & pulled car out & headed it & Elbert up the road & pushed him as far as Duglas’es & the engine started & Skippy went home & Elbert came back  ate a bowl of soup, drank cup of coffee & got in car & took it to Lorain & left it at garage & got a ride home with a man from Sandusky & said he had stock in the Thew Shovel Co. Lorain Ohio.   So Elbert only had to walk from the 

Thurs. Nov. 13. 1952./ page. 3006./ No. eggs this day./ end of our road home & he’s to tired for words & we had supper started & in came the Ministers Rev. Mr. & Mrs. Dear & there little girl & so I had supper half done so I warmed peas & fried the pork Elbert got up at Huron & I boiled potatoes & cabage & we had bread, butter & pickles & hot tea.   I hope it keeps them untill they get home, for they had to lead in prayer meeting tonight & drive back to Nillow where they live   They seem like such nice people.   I like there church & the way they handle the meetings & its nice they love me & us enough to come to talk, visit & have supper together  I Praise God for answering pray. Glory to God in the Highest, I Praise Thee Jesus. Amen.   It’s been a beautiful day with sunshine & it’s not cold.   We received a letter from Martha & I had Elbert mail a card to martha, Audrey, Nellie & Mrs. Cranage & Eileen Mac. Doagla   I now have to write to Mrs. Day, & Miss Clark.   I’m terribly weak in my body tonight, but trust for strength from Jesus, Glory. 

Fri. Nov. 14. 1952./ No. eggs today./ Been beautiful day   partly cloudy this after-noon   Elbert went to Lorain   got his car & got back at noon or 11-30-a-m. We had dinner   he bought a ham butt.  & then he went down & sawed wood 2. hrs.   I called him up for tea & to rest but he didn’t stay long & went back, had to do just so much & then he came in few minutes more & then fed hens,   he went for milk with car & got mail on way in   got puzzle from the War D. [?] & from song book & I have felt to miserable to work so didn’t do much work  tried to crochet, but Elbert got started on puzzle & he don’t give me any peace of mind    wants me to help & I didn’t feel able   I’m so weak   I sweat like rain last night & tonight & now he’s planing on going to Huron for fish in a-m-   & I don’t seem to ever be able to rest & he’s wanting me to cash my check, so I’ve signed it & he is to get flour, coffee & tea.   & I’m giving him strick orders not to spend any more,   I’ll have to be so careful in order to eat & pay for gas & light bill & I owe Audrey 2.00 & I hope to get my wool petticoats & a hat   I’m so tired of this one,   I’ve worn it for 18. yrs. & it begins to look like it.   I’d love to go to Jeans wedding but I feel so punk I guess I wont try.  takes to much strength.   I praise God & thank him for all things & pray He will give me what I need so I can go to Church & I hope to be able to praise Him in Spirit before I go.   

Sat. Nov. 15. 1952./ No. egg today./ Elbert went to Huron for fish,   but, no fish.   he took my check & spent 4.11 out of it.   I’ve felt to weak to work so just did what had to be done or most necessary.   Elbert cut some wood in the hollow & carried some up    I was out back & it was so warm out just like summer   flies were thick on the outside Elbert’s east window screen.   The hunters were out in groups & I suppose they got all 7. pheasents.

Sat. Nov. 15. 1952./ page. 3007./ No eggs today./ We see them this morning,   but, of all the shooting, there wont be much hope of seeing them again.   Knettle gave Elbert a nice rabbit.  6 of them sat on a long willow with their backs to me.  it would have been a good picture & showed the length of the tree.   Well Jean Ann was married today at 2-p-m. or at least that was when she expected to be, over in the Methodist Church where Johny & Marcie were married & this time Johny was the Minister to preform the ceremony   I wanted to go but just couldn’t   I pray God will go with them all the way.    Now they’ll take an airplane in Cleveland & fly over to there (nest) a furnished apartment he has made ready to take her to.   It’s been a wonderfully nice day here,  to hot in a lot of places & to cool in others.   Ella Jane is coming in a few days from California.   They had a typhone on the isle of Formosa & nearly swept it clean they said over Radio.   Oh God, have mercy on us I pray,   put me in the place you want me to be    I’m willing to do Thy Will;   I Praise Thee & thank Thee Jesus, Amen.

Sun. Nov. 16. 1952./ No. eggs today./  Been a fine day,   I was to weak to go to church today, but since the church have prayed for the sick in soul & body, I feel stronger again & trust to be able to go to church Thurs. evening & maybe Tue. [aevng?] evening,    I asking & trusting & believing in Jesus name & I Praise Him & Give Him Praise & Glory for all things, Amen.   We been home all day,   but we have to go for food Mon. or Tue.   Well we got a light shower for a couple minutes & it’s real cloudy & rain smells fresh & good;   I pray, Jesus Thou will take care of Jean & her husband all the way & help them to Know Thee   I thank Thee Jesus, True & Holy. Glory.

Mon. Nov. 17. 1952./ No. eggs today./ Well it’s been a perfect day.   Elbert went to Huron & I got up & set bread & did out most of my washing & I had the potatoes & cabbage ready to cook so when Elbert came in he put them on to cook & then wiped, close line & got 2 busckets of water & hung out the cloths   then we ate,   he got a piece of beef to fry & it was good (little tuff & cost over a dollar but as ma use to say it’s more tuff when there isn’t any.) before I got every thing out the sink a few rags & my stocking, Inez came in & Henry & so I cleared the wash basin & washed my hand good & wrinsed & wiped & sat down & made 2. tins of biscuits & a small loaf of bread & then we talked,   she brought me 5. lbs. sugar & a box of something called cornflake mix to make Jony cake of & a bag of hot pop corn,  it was still warm & good,   we put the bread in the over & went out side & dug bitter sweets & rose bushes,   Iriceas & sweet, peas, pink & white

Mon. Nov. 16. 1952./ page. 3008./ No eggs today./ & then picked bitter sweet berries & I gave her sprigs of juniper with lots of berries on them. & then they flew off for home,   she also took some of the peneroril gerannay & she was happy & said sh’d be back again soon.   She said she expected to be great grandma this week.   Well after they went Elbert fixed the sement & put it in the crack on end of fire dome & the got stove top back on,  he fed the hens & got more water & coal up & sat down 5 minutes    by that time I was done, & the bread was done when we came in after henry & Inez, left.   Elbert had to make me tea & I nearly fainted   I sat for 15 or 20 minutes then got up & hung up towels nose rags & stockings & had to set again,   he warmed potatoes & rabbit & we had tomatoes & bread for supper & I’m sure all in tonight, but thank & praise God for His Love & tender mercies & blessings,   Oh, Jesus Thou are so wonderful.   Henry marveled at all the big logs & wood Elbert has cut with just a hand saw & axe,   It rained last night in light showers & it thundered,  & the lightening was blue.   I Praise Thee Jesus.   Yesterday & today Elbert has looked tired out & says he feel like it.   It would be terrible to be without him & he said he thought how terrible it would be with out me,   May Gods Will be done.   But I pray He will see that we & ours are His before we go.

Tue. Nov. 17. 1952./ No. eggs today./ It’s been a fine day   I slept late & the police-man that comes to Hunt each Fall, drove in   he had 3 others men with him    they got 6 rabbits and gave us one (the police man’s wife is a cristian.)  Elbert went out & got the mail   a card from Bonita   a letter from Audrey & she told us all the wedding news  some other, she’s tired & does to much work.   Elbert’s in the same fix & he sawed some big logs this morning & he sawed some after dinner.   then I called him up & we went up hill & over to Horvath’s & got a bu. & a half of apples $4.95   they are nice meddian size but, tast good & we need a little fruit.   We stopped & talked to Mrs. Kilbride & gave her a few sprigs of evergreen, bitter sweets & Chinesse lanterns,   she was so pleased with them & a clump of yellow glad bulbs.   then we came back home & I was so tired out,  I had to rest awhile,   then I got supper.    Elbert’s sore & lame & stiff & his bowels don’t feel very good.   I thank God & Praise Him for every thing.   I pray He Keep us all close to him.   Oh Jesus, I love Thee & pray You will Keep me.   Thou are more wonderful than I’ll ever be able to explain. 

Wed. Nov. 18. 1952./ No. eggs today./  Been a fine day, rainy, misty & warm & it cleared off for a while this afternoon   but clouded up tonight   Elbert’s so stiff he can hardly get around, but he does his round & then some.   We see 5. flocks of wild geese this after noon & evening.   I only did what had to be done today   I still feel terribly week in spdit[?],   but, when I think I do a thing I start to hop  & no hope, but trust for tomorrow in Jesus. 

Thurs. Nov. 19. 1952./ page. 3009./ No. eggs today./ WE had dinner & then we went to Vermilion & spent all most 30 dollars for food,  fresh & caned.   We were gone 2 hrs.   We mailed the letter to Audrey & one for plant food $3.70 & it cost 10 cents for mail orders & 3 cents for a stamp then 25 cents for 25= 1 cent stamps & 56 cents for tea & 58 cents for 2 deep dishes for the table,  We needed them.   I mailed a card to Audrey & one to Miss Clark & I sent back the T.B. seals I couldn’t pay for them.  D.V.A. wants 18.00,   Boys Home wants 2.00 or more & so many others & I feel sick I’m not able to give them all I have & live.   If I could have had the little I needed after Frank died I feel sure I could have earned my own living,   they gave me 7.00 per. month to exist on & I thanked them, & Jesus, that He is the judge at the judgement day.   They starved the preacher to death at Berlin Hights,  he told me about it before he died  his wife & chldren went back to her folks, (Rev. Stiener.)  I don’t know if I spelt his name corect.   I received card from Audrey & Miss. Clark, today.   We saw a flock of about 200 or more geese just after we got home   they were flying very low right over the house & honking to one another as they flew   it’s cloudy & little breezy & a little cooler tonight.    I’m tired out tonight,   I took a cup of milk with us & drank it after we got the food in the car & got ourselves set.   then we came straight home.   We brough the pump handle in, so no one would get all the water. I had to miss prayer meeting again tonight but now I hope & pray I can go Sun.   I praise Thee Jesus for all things, Amen.

Fri. Nov. 20. 1952./ No. eggs today./ Well, it showered after midnight & has all day,  no sun today,  with a puffy N. east wind, not cold enough to freeze, but chilly & we saw another big flock of 200 or more geese late this after noon,   they were having a hard time going south east & the wind North east  they looked as if they tumbling down & looked as if on each other & then got down almost to the tree tops, then made a raise again,   we saw them do it 5 or 6 times.   Well I made 3 dish towels   got dinner & supper & washed dishes.   I feel some better today. & Praise God for all our many blessing & pray God will take care of our many souls Amen.

Sat. Nov. 22. 1952./ No. eggs today./ Elbert went to Huron & got no fish,  he got a lb. of butter & a pepper & came back home.   I got or helped get dinner & he sawed wood & choped a little & I did my daily round   felt so bad didn’t get up untill almost noon,   those men from Cleveland came & hunted untill noon & went again,   I think the police man had his son & I did-n’t get to talk to him but maybe they’ll come again   Knettle gave Elbert another rabbit today & he dressed it & we have been soaking it in salt water hoping to have it tomorrow for dinner,   my blood pressure is very low   I don’t know as I’ll be able to get to church & sit there for & hour or more.   Elbert saw what he thought was the same flock of 200 geese going North again this morning.   Well I finished baby booties to go to Annabel for her great grand daughter  now a hanky for Anna Mae & I hope to send them & chair set this coming week.

Sat. Nov. 22. 1952./ page 3010./ No eggs today./ I thank Thee Jesus for all our many many blessing   help me to be worthy, I ask in Jesus name  pray for strength & thank & Praise Thee only & forever & ever.   

Sun. Nov. 23. 1952./ No. eggs today./ We been home all day,   Been a nice day  Partly cloudy & some colder.   I feel a little better today, only sad at heart because we didn’t get out to church,   I hope & trust to be stronger this week;   Thurs is Thanksgiving day, so since I didn’t get away to Church, I don’t know if they will have prayer meeting or not,   Well I pray God will help me to Know & direct my course.   Well, I haven’t got my cards for Christmas, but guess, I can’t this year.   I Praise Thee Jesus for all things & am glad you keep a song in my heart & pray for those who don’t know Thee or have that song.   Help us Oh God. 

Mon. Nov. 24. 1952./ No. eggs today/ Elbert went to Huron & got a big mess of fish & cleaned & scraped them & I had potatoes ready & fried fish & made coffee for our dinner   We thank God & Praise Thee Jesus for them.   Elbert heard that flock of geese but couldn’t seem to see them.   he got a little wood & helped me a little   he hung out a line of clothes   air was to damp to dry them so I did them over fire in house & got them all dry & put away,   that I washed,   but didn’t get them all washed   Elbert’s sleepers  2 work shirts,   2 heavy union suits & my 2 house dresses  8. big pieces to do yet.   he said he was going to wash them in the morning,   Well I don’t know if I can do any tomorrow,   I seem to have a little more strength than later part of last week, but felt stronger last Mon. than today,   However I Praise God & Thank Him for all things. 

Tue. Nov. 25. 1952./ No. eggs today./ Elbert got up & washed his 2 piece sleeper things & his 2. heavy union suits & 2 work shirts & I got the dinner & Plato came,  said Rev Mr Mrs. Dear came was over to Sandusky to see why we didn’t get more than 54 dollars a month to live on,   I wish they hadn’t said any-thing & I told her I’d rather she wouldn’t, but it was Elbert that told them & now he said I’d better go & see Dr. Leadhouser & get what they call a check up,   maybe he could change my diet so as to give me more strength but I wonder how could I pay for it   we are afourded 1.00 per. day & the 1.00 is only worth 48 cents so 48 cents per. day isn’t much to live alday & all night on.   I thank God I can have that much.    I hope through He will, make us all His & take us before things get to bad.   & that He’ll help me to be of more service to Him, put me where He can use me.   I only did what I had to do today.   I sweat so bad when I do just a little   Elbert don’t feel very good either,   he works to hard   he sawed wood after dinner

Wed. Nov. 26. 1952./ page. 3011./ No. eggs today./ Well it rained in heavy showers & the wind blew in heavy puffs.  80 miles & hr. in Chicago & 40. miles here,   seemed as if our little house would not stand, but I thank God He doesn’t only keep us, but He Keeps our humbel house,   He says if we truly believe  & trust in Him He will take care of us all the way.    Oh Praise His Holy Name now & forever more. Amen.   Well it’s nice to get an invitation out for Thanksgiving Day dinner,   but, we didn’t even get that so far,  even if we can’t go.

Thurs. Nov. 27. 1952./ No eggs today./ Today is Thanksgiving Day & my little old house, that use to be so full of young & old has been as if it were dead   No one came & Elbert & I didn’t even get an invitation out, but we thanked God for a pork chop, one sweet potatoe & a nice crisp little head of cabbage from our garden for our dinner & for a custard pie for supper,   I made with some effort, because Elbert said that was one thing he’d really like,   I got it cooked a little to long, but it was real good,   I used a qt. of milk & 4 eggs “we Kept a few eggs that the hens laid last, for the days they would be moulting, but some of the hens are all most done molting & we hope they will start laying again by the time these eggs are gone.   We thank God for helping us to be able to be up & about & that He reveals His word to us   I wanted to go to Church to prayer service & Praise & Thank God for all He means to me,   but, didn’t get to go.   I owe every thing to Jesus,   He gives so much to me & I’m still asking Him for more,   I do pray He will help Elbert to turn to Him, love Him & trust Him, with all his heart, soul mind & strength & each brother, Sister & sister-in-law, nephew, neice & all their families & all my cousins & families.   I give Him all Honor Praise & Glory forever & ever, Amen.  Elbert sawed a few logs today.   Wind been strong & puffy  showered Wed. night & Tue, night & winds still blowing tonight, but don’t seem quite so strong.   I have dishes done,  Elbert’s gone to bed, his hips are lame & sore.   Been a nice day, partly cloud, wind was south west, & little colder,  the rest of the States been having high winds & rain & sleet & snow & lost of life in places.  

Fri. Nov. 27. [she means 28.]1952./ No. eggs today./ Partly Cloudy,   Elbert sawed wood in hollow & I slept late   I feel some stronger again & do hope & trust God will get me to Church Sun. for sure.   We received card from Audrey   she has a bad cold & been in bed a few day,   I do so wish she’d take care of herself & that I could help her some way,   she said she had a nice letter from Jean   I Praise & thank God for all we have & that he reveals to me His Holy Word. & helps me to understand  Glory to God, Amen.

Sat. Nov. 29. 1952./ page 3012./ No. eggs today./ We had such heavy frost that it looked like a light snow  & it was sure cold from 2-a-m untill most 10-a-m, then sun came out and it warmed up a little.  Wind’s cold & raw & South West & they said “on the radio” that some one place was digging out from under 7. foot of snow & tonight they say, a lot of highways are slippery & we are getting another heavy frost again tonight every things & white out side, but moon’s trying to shine.   It’s beautiful, yet it is sort of weard.   I baked bread today & made a glass of apple jelly, from the pearing from the apples I made pies of.   Now it’s 10-p-m- & I am tired,   I had Elbert put the night cloths out & his wool blanket he’s been sleeping on & I have made bed & done all the dishes & Now we’re listening to the hr. of Comfort with Rev. Buser.   I thank Thee Jesus & pray for Thy guidance.   We had a nice card from Audrey & from Rev. Mr. & Mrs. Deer.   I haven’t got it all figured out But Praise God for them & there.  We see a big flock of geese again tonight & thought they lit in Brodes woods. 

Sun. Nov. 30. 1952./ No. eggs today./ Well I got ready for Church but head was so bad I didn’t go & Elbert didn’t feel able either,   he’s taken more cold,   Been mostly cloudy & a N. W. wind   had a white frost & looks as if we’d get another tonigh.   I listened to the sermons on the radio all day wishing so much I could go to Church.   Elyrae Morton the colored Minister preached a sermon on the 2 loaves & fishes & I was glad for, I have always felt that the fragments that were gathered up, ment the lost souls,   yet, to be gathered up,  that none should be left and it the first time I’ve ever heard any one preach a-bout it in like maner,   So I learned a little even though I couldn’t get to Church,  Praise God from Whom all blessing flow.   I pray God will bless him & all his peoples in Jesus Name Amen.   We were home alone all day.   I love Thee Jesus, even so, forever & ever. 

Mon. Dec. 1. 1952./ No. eggs today./  Elbert carried up some wood & cut some today.   Partly Cloudy, but not very cold & st wind.   I had a hard time washing out a few necessary pieces but after sitting down a good number of times, but now at 10-p-m I’ve got them dried & put away,   I want to wipe up the floor & sew if I can,   head is not so bad tonight but could hardly stand on my feet all day  but Praise God, Jesus gave me enough strength to get done   I starched my dresses after supper but they dry good over the fire.   I thank Thee Jesus & pray you will get me off to Church.

Tue. Dec. 2. 1952./ No. eggs/ Well I didn’t do much today, crocheted a little   swept the floor & did the daily round & neither did Elbert   it started to snow lat 10-p-m. & we had 6 or 7 inches of snow,   Elbert swept the path’s clean & did outside chores.   It snowed some this morning,   looked like Christmas,   evergreens were beautiful.   We received card from Nellie,   she said (Dear Folks.) I suppose we should be happy we are just Dear Folks, but it would be nice to know she loved us as a brother & sister.   She said Johny came & took them all over to his house & brought them all home again (that was for Thanksgiving,  Audrey was sick & I don’t know what Martha did,  they expect Jean & her man home for Christmas Audrey said

Wed. Dec. 3. 1952./ page. 3013/ No. eggs today./ Well it’s been mostly cloudy & I finished the Kercheif & now I can send the box to Annabell  Chair set for her    booties for great grand daughter & Kercheif “pink with green & white butterfly & edge” very pretty   I hope I can pack or box them & send them tomorrow.   Elbert thinks he will go to town, if he gets his check.   I’m tired, I hurried as fast as I could,   but you know, I can’t hurry any more,   Oh I like to give, if only I had the money, but looks as if I can’t even send out the cards any more,   haven’t even got any this year to send,   I feel that’s the least we can do in re-memberance of Jesus & to let them know we still think of them.   We see a number of flocks of geese & heard several that we didn’t see after midnight last night 8 or 10 groups   some were so low we could see them turn there heads flying & talking among them selves in a quite & orderly manor.   I thank Thee Dear Heavenly Father in Jesus Holy Name for our many blessing.   I pray Thou will take me & use me for Thy Good & Glory. 

Thurs. Dec. 4. 1952./ No. eggs today./ I got up & we had dinner & I fixed the box with Annabel’s chair set, Anna Mae’s Kercheif & the Annabel’s great grand daughters booties & then we went to Vermilion & got 23- dollars worth of food & such a little food for so much money.   but since the Goverment says a dollar is only worth 48 cents we don’t get half value   well we got a little more meat this time  caned meats & we got a chicken “2.94  one little hen” & a little ham but 4.95,   we use to buy a good sized pig for 10 to $14.00, times have sure done a big flop in 32 yrs.  Been mostly cloudy & rained a little in light sprinkles all way home    we got here at 4-30-p-m. & Elbert fed the 9 hens,   he bought a bag of mash $5.10 & paid 2.03 for gas & prestone & getting tire looked after & the fellow at gas & repair shop told Elbert to take his tire back where he got it & he felt sure they would give him a new one for $2.00 & old tire.  so I hope he will. It cost 34 cents to send Annabel’s box.  We couldn’t get a window for the coop   Elbert waits untill the last minute & he could have got them only a short time ago & to day he wanted me to keep track of all he spent & give him back half out of my check,   he don’t give me half on the gas or coal or the taxes.   Oh; it’s terrible, the way life is  he ask me to go to town & then groans at every thing we buy   he dropped a can of pigs feet & it broke all in little pieces & he said  why did-n’t you hold it untill I could take it   everyone looked at me & grined & giggled,  life seems all most unbearable sometime.  but I thank God He took & brought us & the car safly.   I Praise Thee Jesus & thank Thee for all our many blessings.   We are all sinners although we try every day & I didn’t get to prayer meeting tonight.   Many things are so cruel & I have to fight in many ways & I can see I’ll have to be more firm about going to church, also.

Fri. Dec. 5. 1952./ page. 3014./ No. eggs today./ Radio says west & N. West wind, colder to-night, with rain & snow.   Elbert was up to Huron for fish, but they had pulled all the nets & no fish. & they wont have any more nets to lift this year.   & I had just got ready to get dinner, so I made us a cup of tea & got the dinner,   he carried up wood   made -7- trips up the hill, with wood after dinner, but as usual, my shopping trip was hard on me & so I didn’t get only the sweeping done & I had to get supper or help,   and now I’ll wash the dishes & go to bed.   We haven’t seen the geese to day or to night.   I am still learning about life,   God’s right in all things & Rev DeHaan sure pictures the word of God in away, no one can denigh & in the ways I have had in mind many times,   but, even the christians say I’m crazy.   Praise God, I love Him, I do make heaps of mistake,   but With His help I get up & try again,   Oh, how unworthy we are & each day I realize more & more how unworthy I am    forgive me Jesus Blessed Jesus & strengthen me & use me as Thou Will.   I thank Thee more than I’ll ever be able to tell in word.

Sat. Dec. 6. 1952./ No. eggs today./ Elbert’s birthday   he is 70- yrs. old today.   I love him & pray God will save him in Jesus Name;   Help us to get to Church in the morning, I pray Thee.   I helped Elbert with the dinner & supper & I ironed & swept & am to tired, but Praise God I could do as much as I did.    We see a big flock of geese going south west, flying low & some one shot 4 or 5 times in among them,    I saw 2 fall  poor things, but perhaps we’ll be in the same fix before long,   things are in a terrible fix all over the world.   May God help us.   I thank Him & praise Him for all things, Amen.   Cloudy all day & tonight & dark,  but we see it had cleared up at 9-p-m & starlight, stars are very clear & the radio said, tempture would go down to 22 before morning.   warmed up & rained & melted snow that fell last night    didn’t rain today.   Wasnt cold today,   wind was raw this morning   warmed up some after dinner & started getting cold at 5-p-m.   We both got our checks today & a Christmas Card from Mrs. Day & letter from Sister Willetts & I wish I had my Christmas Cards.

Sun. Dec. 7. 1952./ No. eggs today./ Well I didn’t write about Mr. & Mrs. Yance coming in today after dinner    We had quite a visit   they were here a couple of hours or more,   she said they were taking up a collection of money for the ministers,   I gave her a dollar,   she said it was only the members,  she was askiing to give, but she took the $1.00 & put my name on the list   they gave them a nice basket of food & the Minister said they had chicken dinner Sat.  I pray God will help them to have enough to eat & wear & & give them all the things they need to work with,   We went

Sun. Dec. 7. 1952./ page. 3015./ No eggs today./ to Church up to Huron tonight & Rev. Dear preached a good Sermon on faith & the signs of the times coming as the bible has told us & how we should ask God for a stronger faith & I pray We all will be strenghened. and of one accord  I pray we  a great number will see to it, that our souls belong to God,   I Praise Thee Jesus for all things & trust & believe that Thou will Keep me close to Thee,  May all the Glory be thine for ever & ever Amen.   Jesus Keep me near the Cross always & forever Thine.   Elbert wouldn’t go in but I pray he will soon   it’s to cold in the wind  S. West. 

Mon. Dec. 8. 1952./ No. eggs today./ Today we received a very nice letter from Mrs. Jean Freda, 140 Uno Union St. Watertown New York. Jean sent some clippings about her wedding & her picture cut from the news paper,   she was a very pretty bride & I pray she will be a happy wife always & trust in Jesus forever & ever.   We received card from Miss. Clark   she said Harry Miller has another bad cold & can’t see out of his eye to reac or see people,  God I pray Thou Will help that man as Thou seest he need,   Thy Will be done,   but, I wish he were all thine in spirit & truth & could be as normal as Thou art & be a living testimony for Thee.   We don’t know what’s wrong with Miss. Clark but Thou doth know & again I pray Thy will be done,   she say it her nerves & she don’t have her usual strength,   she said.   she’d come out when she could & God help you both is my earnest prayer; Lida.   Elbert received a birthday card from Nellie,   she wrote a note on it to him, then said, she got the cards from me, that I wrote to her & Bonita.   Well, Elbert carried up some wood chopped some & spaded quite a wide long strip of sod ground out by cystern & he went for the milk this morning & he says, he’s going to Lorain in the morning for olive oil, shirt socks, suspenders & I don’t just remember what else.   I baked 4 tins bread biscuits & darn a pair of sock that seemed beyond repair & did my daily round & so I’m tired also.   Rue Sarr came in about 11-a-m   had a cup of tea with us & visited a little,   he ask Elbert to go get 5 gal of gas for him   Hellen had used it to go get food & he laughed & said it was just gone when she’d stopped on the drive at home & he’d never thought of that & when it wouldn’t start he cleaned this & that & then the carberator & then discovered there wasn’t any gas, so Elbert took him home & went & got the gas & came right back,   he put it in his car so to be ready to go to work in Cleveland.   I thank Thee Jesus for all Thy many blessing,   May God be blessed forever, Amen.

Tue. Dec. 9. 1952./ page. 3016./ No. eggs today./ Elbert went to Lorain   he bought socks suspenders work shirt & olive oil & he got the new tire for the car,  the one he had bought wasn’t any good, had crack in side wall & kept spoiling inner tube,   he gave them $3.00,   I was glad the man at gas station told him to take it back,   they cost to much to let them cheet you;  he got home at 11-a-m & my head & all of me felt to bad to get up,  it thundered & lightened untill it cracked & poured rain.   Elbert got wet to his skin,   it stopped when he got most home,   & then sun came out & Georgie Snyder hung out some washing   wind blew & they looked dry,   she took them in & it started to sprinkl & tonight its raining steady. thundering & lightening & it’s 10-p-m.   We had the hour of comfort as Rev. Buser calls it. & then, I’m going to bed.   I thank God & Praise Him in Jesus Name for taking care of Elbert all the way & me.   We received a Christmas Card from Nora Christiansen, California & a card from Miss. Clark, she says her nerves are bad & she has a bad heart & don’t have her usual strength & Harry Miller has a bad cold   I pray God will take it & the cause away and I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for ever & ever;   Oh Jesus I love Thee. 

Wed. Dec. 10. 1952./ No. eggs today./ Another day & I haven’t been able to work   am hoping for tomorrow & trusting God will in Jesus name give me the needed strength & things I need to make me well & strong & able to do his will,   Oh I want to do Thy Will & be His & Praise Him forever & ever. Amen    Well it rained all night & morning in heavy showers, tempture 55 degree today & radio said it was going down to 26 degrees tonight.   We see a 100 or more geese this afternoon   Cloudy all day,   sun came through for a minute or two once or twice,   it’s cooler a-gain tonight.  & the fire is acting up, doesn’t want to burn, so Elbert has gone to bed & left it    I don’t feel able to take care of it but seems I will have to try.   God help us in Jesus Name & I will give Thee all the Praise & Glory forever & ever. 

Thurs. Dec. 11. 1952./ No eggs today./ Received nice letter from Mrs. Mary Vedovich Lorain Co. Home Elyria Ohio,   We use to call her grandma when she went to Vermilion 4 Square.   she sent me a Kercheif & note.   Elbert got a card from Easel & a dollar bill for his 70th birthday.   Been mostly cloudy & was misty this morning    Elbert went to Huron  cashed my check & spent 7.58 & I gave him dollar for gas & so thats 8.58 gone   I have to keep 11.00 for tank of gas & 5 for church & 1.50 for light bill & 5.00 for Eileen,   I use hers & put it back & use it again.   We also received Christmas card & note from Nora.   I felt so sick, but washed out my rags Kercheifs & towels, hand & dish towels.   colder out.   I Praise God & thank Him for all things great & small althoug I can’t understand, but He knows best & may all the honor, Glory be His forever & ever   I thank Him for answering prayer, also.   He is truly a Wonderful God.  

Fri. Dec. 12. 1952./ page. 3017./ No eggs today. /  Elbert received a birthday card from Nellie & today one from Audrey with a $10.00 bill in it & a letter to on the back or note & note on Elbert’s also,   I feel some better today, so hope to finish wash tomorrow.   Nellie sent a Christmas card, also to both of us,   I send one card to her & one to Bonita & sometimes one to each of her child-ren  & sometimes one card for them all, just as circumstances per-mit    I haven’t sent any cards yet, but have to get at it soon.   I have the edge most done on a handkerchief for church exchange up to Huron.  I pray God will help me through   Miss Clark always gives me a {?] scarf, each year   she for 3. yrs. now, I don’t have the means to give any more.  so have to scrimp to much, Audrey likes to make up a new dress of print for summer, so I’ll try to give her a couple pieces if I can & I want to give Eileen a piece of goods also or a shirt or something.    Well I just did my daily round & Give Thee all the praise, Jesus for the added strength    I thank my Father in heaven & Jesus my Savior & the Holy Ghost for taking care of me & keeping me & us,   help each one to be Thine.

Sat. Dec. 12. 1952./ No eggs today./ Cold today    Sun came out little while after dinner   cold white sun.   Snowed a little Thurs night & Fri. morning & tried again today, but didn’t, colder tonight,   I wrote Christmas cards all after noon & tonight & now I’m going to bed exhausted.    Elbert has carried up wood & chopped wood & we burn it all day & burn coal at night.   I thank God & Praise Him for all our many many blessing Amen.   I got a letter from D.A.V.  & Christmas cards.   I hope to get mine wrote & out Mon.   I Praise Thee Jesus.

Sun. Dec. 14. 1952./ No eggs today/   I got up late & ate toaste & drank tea & wrote cards all after noon & it’s 1-30-a-m. & I’m not done.    Elbert has carried & chopped & took care of hens & brought up coal & brought in wood & took care of fire & empted ashes & brought in waater.   I wasn’t able to go to Church & it’s to cold in car for Elbert.   it’s turned quite cold & snowing tonight.   Oh God, help the boys fighting to call on Thee,   I thank Thee Jesus & Give Thee all Praise & Glory for ever. Amen. 

Mon. Dec. 15. 1952./ No eggs today/  Elbert went to Vermilion  got little food  mailed a bunch of cards.  & I did washing all except his heavy union suits, sleepers & work shirts.   Been a damp day   tried to rain   thank God for the strength he gives me & Praise His Holy Name.   We received more card today.

Tue. Dec. 16. 1952./ page. 3018./ No eggs today./ I got us a little earlier & wash-ed Elbert’s sleepers & 2 work shirts & he did his union suits,   I did a few other pieces   got them all dry except his underwear   Then he helped get dinner & supper.   he chopped wood this a-m.   Been a beautiful day, S. West breeze & cloth dried good out side,   I darned 3. prs. socks for Elbert & have wrote 12 or more cards   hope to get ’em all done tomorrow.   I hope Elbert can get that car top so I can go to Church.   I am trusting & praying that God will help us.   Oh Dear Father in Heaven, Thou doeth know & I believe.   I thank Thee & Praise Thee for all things in Jesus Name, Amen.   I’m feeling better in some ways & Praise Jesus for ans. prayer.   a few cards came today.   I have to write to Anabel.   

Wed. Dec. 17. 1952. / No eggs today./ Well we got a few more cards & I have only a few more to write & a lot of stamps to buy   Elbert’s neck hurts him tonight   had a bone out   I put one back for him but he thinks there are some more out    all I’ve done today is my daily doz. cook & write card   Elbert cut wood & spaded some   wasn’t so cold last night or tonight   Tue & today we had bright sunshine.   I thank Thee Jesus for the renewed strength & pray, I may be able to go to Church soon. Amen.   Thou art a Wonder   Jesus I love & Praise only Thee.

Thurs. Dec. 18. 1952./ No eggs today. Daves 67./ Well all cards are done,   I just have to crochet the edge on 2. hand-kercheifs & then all’s done.   I hung all the beding out & aired it while we had a nice sun,   air N. east & rather cool, but flies were out & little bugs that hover over the bushes.    Elbert spaded some today.   I swept & made up the beds cooked & washed dishes,  now we’ve had 3. fine days, a very heavy frost last night.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things, Amen. 

Fri. Dec. 19. 1952./ No. eggs today/ Well I wiped up the floors & did the many odds & ends & I feel so heavy to-day.  but, Elbert went to Vermilion & he says he stamped all the cards & mailed them,   I didn’t get the registeration card back from Annabel’s box yet   so, Elbert ask about it & they said I’d have to wait a week or so yet.   he bought a yeast cake & some carmel’s (milk).  some boiling meat & meat for supper  1. lb. butter.   & then he went for milk & brought in 9 more cards from Mail box.   Elbert spaded some today.

Fri. Dec. 19. 1952./ page. 3019./ No eggs today./ I swept & wiped up the floors.   Was going to try to iron but just couldn’t make it, so I crocheted a little more on the edge of the handkercheif for Church exchange, each gift is supposed to cost 50 cents & I hope mine will be concidered worth. that much.   It’s been a niceday, not very cold, N. East wind this morning & S. West this afternoon, mostly cloudy.   I killed 2 flies 4 spiders & 3 big ants today   they must have been on the wood Elbert brought in,   the flies were on the screen.   Elbert saw a cat bird, Thurs.   Well.  I Thank & Praise Father, Son, & Holy Ghost for my many blessings 

Sat. Dec. 20. 1952./ No eggs today/ Well I didn’t get the ironing done, but I did wipe up the floors & I finished the Kerchief today for the exchange among & wimon of the Church.   It’s rained a misty rain most of the day & is still doing it tonight & the foghorn is & has been blowing today & tonight.   S. east breeze, little colder, chilly, and damp.   We need the water & everything needs it outside   I thank God I do feel better & trust & pray He will help us to get another top for the car & help me to get back into Church. again.   Well, I thank & praise God for all our many blessing in Jesus Holy Name & Jesus Keep me close & help all the rest.   I thank Thee Jesus & pray Thy blessings up on Thine Amen. 

Sun. Dec. 21. 1952./ No. eggs today./ Didn’t get to church today   Listened to Buser tonight.   Frank Bonney came out this after noon & visited an hour or so    when he left I wished them all a nice Christmas & he said the same to you, then he came back & gave me some money & I couldn’t see only that it was bills & I said there two bills,   you don’t mean to give us all that did you & he picked them up & said $25.00  that’s O.K   I had ’em folded to give you for Christmas & I almost went away without giving them to you & Elbert   I told him not to give us so much,   but, he said he’dnever miss it.   I had been praying God would give us a little more for we’ve been so short since Elbert was so sick with his tooth & ruptures & I allway give some to the D.V. A. & some others now I can give it even if we do have to still go short.   Praise God from Whom all blessings flow in Jesus Dear Holy Name   I do thank Thee & Praise Thee so much.   It rained misty rain most of the night & got so fogy & foghorn blew all night & today.  & its been fogy today & yet tonight,  Oh, how I miss going to Church,  My head is better & I Praise Thee Jesus. 

Mon. Dec. 22. 1952./ Page/ 3020/ No eggs today./ gas tank 11-15 today./ Well I got the ironing done & wrote 2 more cards & 2 letters one to D.V.A. $18.00 & one to Boys Home, 2.00. & helped with meals   Elbert went to Vermilion & got the money orders & a hen & some butter & meat for supper,  he run a bill for the hen at Martin’s, a lb. butter 81 cents & some broccoli. 15 cents & meat for supper,   I gave him $3.45  cents    he seem to think I was going to give him my Christmas money   he’s keeping his for cloths, but holds out his hand for mine    So, I got the money orders & now got them ready to send.   I’m so tired & glad the cards are done, now  I have to save for taxes & some clothes if I can,   I have the gas tank paid $11-15 cents  it came Sat. Dec. 20.) I have the money for light bill   it came today (1.50)   they soak whether we use that much or not.   now I want to give Eileen a gift & don’t know what un-till I see her & talk to her.   Well I must read & go to bed.   I thank God for all our many blessing in Jesus Name. & Pray for His Guidence.   S. east breeze & damp.   been partly cloudy & quite warm,   I kill fly on window screen today.

Tue. Dec. 23. 1952./ No. eggs today./ Well I didn’t do a lot today,   I’ve felt so heavy & when I think & hear all the singing & I wonder how people can be so gay, Whe the boys are fighting & dying in the rain & snow & people getting killed here & there & all over the world   things are coming to pass just as Jesus said they would,   so, we know He sooon will be coming,   Oh God, help  help each one that really think they are Thine to find out before it’s to late, I play pray in Jesus Name, Amen.   Help me to do more to help in Thy work, for as the diciples were weak so I to am weak  Thou art able & I pray Thou will put me in the proper place in Thy WIll   I give Thee all the Praise & Glory forever & ever, Amen.   Been a warm day,  rained misty rain toward night.   I crocheted a Kercheif & sent it to the Church at Huron by Elbert.   I don’t know when the 4 Square have there ex-change of gifts, but it use to be on Sun.  so Ill try to send it just the same or think I will.   I want to send one to Mrs Marry Vedovich to & my hands & arms & eyes are so tired   I received a letter from the Harwells   they are moved to another place again.   I don’t know the Gurney’s add. as they are changed also, thought they might send me a card, but no card yet.   Elbert got a hen & it’s so warm we had to cook it & he wanted some for supper,   so, we ate part of it & will have some 

Tue. Dec. 23. 1952./ page. 3021./ no eggs today./ for dinner tomorrow & I’ll have to fry the chicken ball or they will spoil weather is so warm & Elbert keeps it to hot when he’s inside,   I can hardly stand it 80 & 85 degrees,   life is a problem in many ways.   I don’t have much blood, but have had nose bleed several times this & last week,  makes my head feel so bad.   I twisted a bone out between my shoulders, so far, it near drove me frantic.   I prayed & prayed & trusted Jesus would help me & He did. Praise His Holy Name I love Jesus,   He’s my Best & Dearest Friend.   I have received letters from Several & the have bad colds  Nylie Mc.Carthy & the Rev’s Mrs & Mrs Harwell’s & several others.   Well, I made rice soup of some Chicken broth with noodles for supper & we ate the most of it.   Felt to miserable to work today,   been mostly Cloudy S. west wind.   Did my daily round. 

Wed. Dec. 24. 1952./ No. eggs today./  Well one more card today.   We haven’t done much today,   Elbert has spaded about 8 rows today,   it rained misty rain in showers this morning up untill 10-p-m, then it was so dark & was no sun today, just so dark.   Well, it is as it was last Christmas & now I will start the Christmas day again for this year at midnight & there are 12 days.  one for each month.   Radio says it will snow tonight & Elbert was just out side at 10-p-m & it’s snowing and a little more cold than before dark.   I haven’t tried to work today for it was so dark & I haven’t felt very good, but God knows best & I’ll trust, believe & keep trying in Jesus Name;   I thank Jesus for His Mercy, Love & wonderful care & I wish every one could know Jesus & trust & believe & live for Him   Oh God I thank & Praise Thee more than I can ever tell,  Glory to God in the Highest I know Jesus will soon be coming & I hope we may yet, all be Converted healed souls & body & filled, Glory Hallelujah I Praise Thee for all things forever & ever Amen.

Thurs. Dec. 25. 1952./ No. eggs today./ Well, we had Chicken balls for dinner & about 2-p-m. Johny & Marcie Harnish & there 3 children came, little Marcie Jo, little Mark & the youngest boy Wesley,   they brought dressing, a plate of turkey & a mince pie,  it was so nice for Nellie & the girls to send us a taste of there dinner   We thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all the blessings & there Kindness to us.   Johny & Family visited about an hour & then went on there way to New London to see Marcie’s Aunt   I didn’t understand if they were going on home from there yet tonight or not.   We couldn’t visit much   children are full of life & get into so many things, but we love them   they are bright nice children.   they left at 4-30-p-m & it was getting dark fast.   Sun tried to shine through a few times this afternoon but didn’t quite make it here   it, rained light shower after 3-a-m & then snowed untill there was almost a sheet on the ground & then by 2-p-m was

Thurs. Dec. 25. 1952./ page. 3022./ No eggs today./ all gone;  little colder tonight, but not terrible cold.   We thank God for Elbert & his ambition to cut & saw & split wood for the days & that we have our coal paid for,   we use it at night & for all our many blessings   We Praise Thee in Jesus Name   S. west breeze all day & all last night & not real cold.   Mrs. Broad sent us a man’s shoe box nicely covered with Christmas Paper with Christmas greetings printed in the paper & a beautiful green ribbon & Gorgeus bow about 3/4 in wide,  box was full of cookies & a 1/2 doz. Chocolate candies & a few hard candys & I gave them to Marcie for the children.   They gave me a Christmas Card & Church program for there Church.   They said every one’s well & that Nellie has lost 20 lbs & feels better.   While talking to Frank Bonney the other day, I learned he had been working at carpenter work in the building next to the one that Audrey & Gertie live in & he saw Audrey empting garbage & talked some with her,  so now I know Why he gave us $25.00.   And he told us only a few yrs. ago never to expect him to help us   he had all he could take care of with out doing for us.   I was so shocked I didn’t know how to thank him but some how after I couldn’t make him take back at least part of it, I sort of stamered out  thanks a milion it will be a big lift,   I gave Elbert half of it & he’s going to get some pants,   I gave Marcie Jo the Zither Harp),   I sent 18. to D.V.A. & 2. to boys home & Elbert held out his hand for mine to buy food, but I only gave him 3. & he run in dept for a hen & we cooked it & ate the last in meat balls last night & for dinner today,   he didn’t get any greens fresh a caned & I need them so much.   We have a whole week to wait for his check & 3 for mine.

Fri. Dec. 26. 1952./ No. eggs today./ I slept late,  Elbert carried up long pieces wood & the last one slipped & threw bone out in his neck,   I’ve rubbed it several times and put turpo & hot cloth on it,  now I have fix it again & he says it don’t hurt now   I thank Thee Jesus & give Thee all the Praise & Glory,   I Praise Thee for the strength Thou doth give me.   I’ve felt so weak & weary, but Jesus Leads us all the way when we trust Him   Glory to His Name;   I love & Praise Thee only, for ever & ever    Now Rev. Buser is on the air & again I’m so glad that I can hear & read Thy Holy words.   Bless all of Thine, We know not Who they all are.

Sat. Dec. 27. 1952./ No. eggs today/ Snow showers last night & wind shifted some time before morning to N. & little West   Showers all day & even through the sunshine   sun at intervals all day from about 9-a-m untill sun-set and it was beautiful red, pinkish purple, golden yellow & a bright irish green, pink & bright blue sky, between broken clouds.   Elbert went out & carried some wood & cut some & his neck & head 

Sat. Dec. 27. 1952./ page. 3023./ No eggs today./  are still sore & his throat (so it’s a cold) & I seem to have a little cold also.   I did the washing today   felt twice as if I faint but fought it off.   Elbert got the supper   wasn’t much, but filled us & as I don’t eat much, am hungry now.   Wind’s cold today.   We received a card from Audrey   a note from Mrs. Cranage & nice letter from Annabell,  she received the box of crochet work O.K.   said she’d write a little later, she’s going to Florida for a few months   something wrong with her ear & she has a bad cold.   I thank God & Praise Him for all my many many blessing   I praise Him for saving my sol soul & pray for the great infilling of the Holy Ghost in Jesus Holy Name Amen. 

Sun. Dec. 28. 1952./ No eggs today./   Home all day,   I stepped out to empty slop pale & I was wet from head to foot with sweat   that wind just froze me up from head to foot,  so this morning my throat was swollen almost shut,   Elbert got up & fix heater fire & made me a hot cup of tea, then took his bath & then made me a piece of toast & hot milk & gave me another cup of tea then I began to feel a little better   guess I don’t eat enough, anyway.   I got up & helped get some dinner, no he got the dinner & I helped with the supper   We opened a can of Dinty Moore’s beef stew & put the left over creamed potatoes in it & made some dumplins & put in & that was our supper,   I don’t feel able to sit up, but Elbert hates to be alone & I don’t blame him.   I washed the dishes, but he has kept the fire.   Sun shone all day,  with partly white wind clouds, wind shifted after midnight  went back S. west, puffy & quite strong tonight but it’s been a beautiful day for April, only, no rain.   We had an extra heavy frost last night & again tonight & instead of wind blowing hard for Mar.  it’s blowing hard for May.   heavy frost for April & May.  Well I have to get to bed    I feel bum, but thank & Praise God in Jesus Name that I’m no worse.  than I am.   Keep us Jesus Close to Thee,   I’ve tried to keep well & then to do as I did, forgive me, Jesus & help me up again.   I do thank Thee & Praise Thee for all things & love Thee forever. Amen.

Mon. Dec. 29. 1952./ No. eggs today./ Well, it’s been a great day,   Elbert went to town  Huron & mailed 2 cards   one to Audrey & one to Jean Ann & he tried to see the postman but he said no luck,   he got a piece of pork & came back at all most 4-p-m & he left at 1-30-p-m & so, Nellie had come 10 or 15 minutes after he left so we had a good visit,  then we ask her to stay & have supper & she did    We had creamed potatoes, broccoli, tomatoes, flakorn & hot tea & pork shoulder fried, they went up to wait for to catch a buss  8-20 & came back at 9-p-m & said no buss, so he would take her to Vermilion or Lorain so now its 10-a0-p-m.  & he haven’t come back yet.   Well I do hope he gets back save

Mon. Dec 29. 1952./ page. 3024./ No. eggs today./ Elbert has just come back 10-20-p-m.  Elbert toook Nellie clear to Lorain. I have dishes done & all most ready for bed.   I feel tired, but haven’t done much today   only my daily round.   been a nice day with sunshine all day or un-till 6-p-m.  then it clouded up,  thin wind clouds, not very cold & todays for May.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray Thou will help Nellie & Praise God I love Thee. 

Tue. Dec. 30. 1952./ No eggs today./ Been cloudy all day,  sun came out this after noon late, at intervals  S. west wind or breeze & not cold   melted ice in bird bath & then started to freeze before dark.  no rain or snow   bad season for garden again next year.   Elbert spaded some today,   flies were out side fliting about.   Elbert says he has a 15 X 18. ft. space spaded up for garden   Well I made 3 loaves of bread & done feel able to sit up.   I just felt as if I couldn’t get up this a-m, but, Elbert brought me cup hot coffee & a plate of toast & milk & I lay down a little while longer & then got up & while he fixed dinner & fried steak Nellie brought I mixed up bread into hard loaf,  it was a good yeast cake & in a very short time bread was good 3 inches above crock & I made 3 loaves of bread.  & Elbert got dinner & supper   We listened to Rev. Buser  then he went to bed & now I’m going,  I so tired.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray you will keep me close to Thee for ever & ever.   Amen.

Wed. Dec. 31. 1952./ No. eggs today./ Well, it’s been cloudy, thick all day, no sun at all today not even a peek  N. east raw wind all day & my cold is bad in my throat & I haven’t done anything today,   Elbert feels so lame & sore & his head & neck hurts him so bad & he’s done the cooking & I’ve done the rest of the house work & dishes,   Elbert got boiling meat, & ground meat for supper (he went to Huron after dinner) & he cooked a squash  a little stripped thin skin Italian, green strips, yellow body. & they are so firm fine flesh & sweet,   We had creamed potatoes bread & hot drink, & peaches.   I washed dishes & we have listened to Rev. Buser & now he has gone to bed,   & I ought to be in mine.   I Praise Thee God in Jesus Name   Thou art & ever Will be To be like Jesus & I hope I may & many more be like Him.   Oh God help me to help others & Praise Thee in Spirit & Truth. 

 

Thurs. Jan. 1. 1953./ No eggs today./   It’s been a very cloudy day,  sky has been over cast all day  breeze S. west, fogy a little & then breeze freshened & cleared the air, but sky stayed over cast.  & still is, at 10-30-p-m.   I haven’t done only what I had to do.   I’m trusting God will keep me & help me obey His Will & forgive me, & help me to be stronger in all the ways Thou would have me,   I thank Thee Dear Heavenly Father in Jesus Blessed Name for ever & ever Amen.   I Praise Thee for all things & pray Thou will guide me all the way. Amen.

Fri. Jan. 2. 1953./ page. 3024./ No eggs today./  Well, God gave me strength to wash my wash rags, rags & nose rags & I got them sudsed & wrinsed & now I have them all dried & put away, Praise God in Jesus Name, my cold is better & I than Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all things.   but like most of us I crave to go to Church & receive Thy blessing, that Thou doth always me   There’s no one like Jesus, and, I’m still trusting and believing I’ll be filled & lifted a-gain & help others.   Glory, Hallelujah, I Praise Thee, Jesus.    It’s been a very cloudy all day, with the sun trying only a couple of times,  but wasn’t clear & become more cloudy to-waard evening & started a heavy misty rain & at 10-30-p-m. is still at it    & radio says rain, snow & a little colder toward morning & tomorrow     I received card from Miss Clark   she’s still having flu. but is up & out,    I thank God, shes better, & I’m better   Praise His Holy Name. Amen.   There is something wrong with Jacky’s eye   he can’t see very well out of it   I pray God Will in Jesus Name fix his eyes & make them strong & well again.

Sat. Jan. 3. 1953./ No. eggs today./ I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things, Glory to God in the Highest forever & ever, Amen.   We didn’t work,   Elbert gave me cup of hot coffee & toast & dinner, then Elbert went to Huron & got a little meat & I swept while he was gone & washed the dishes & then he came back, rested a few minutes, & then went then went up to Horvats & got a 1/2 bu. apples   Mr Harvat is sick & so Elbert visited a little & he’s had to put the chains on the wheels,   he tried 3. times than put chains on & she took the hill,   I had a gripp in my throat & I prayed & God helped him.   Praise His Holy Name.   It rained most all night & some time after midnight it turned to snow & been at it every since just a very, very light snow, ground has light covering all over & was still at it at 10-p-m, Wind was S. west but went N. West after, midnight & is still N. W. not cold.   I thank THee Jesus for all things & pray   I’ll soon be free. 

Sun. Jan. 4. 1953. No. eggs today./ Well today was for Nov. Dark untill 10-10-a-m then sun came out & was white & bright rest of the day a few clouds & some wind scuds & thawed untill 4-p-m then sun sank into a bank of clouds red & yellow sun set, it snowed last night about 3 inches of snow & plenty left,   it tried to snow twice this after-noon while sun was shining just a little flurry.  We were home all day & listened to sermons on radio,   I wish I could go to Church, (I still don’t like what Myrtle wrote to God’s Church, Whither its here or there   May God help us all.)

Sun. Jan. 4. 1953./ page. 3026./no eggs today./ I think I feel much better, have to cough rather hard yet.  but hope to be O.K. soon again & I’d love to get into the prayer meetings again   God always gives me just what I need   I Praise Him & Thank Thee Jesus for all things & I believe Thee & it seems to me the other side is surely in the tribulation, spoken of in Matthew.   I wish I could help others to Know Jesus even my Brothers & Sisters   Be with Nellie,  she’s so unahappy & the Girls help us to live for Thee, and not for this world’s good,  Jesus help us.  

Mon. Jan. 5. 1953./ No. eggs today./ I didmost of the washing & have it dried & put it away. & Elbert’s check came & he went to Vermilion & bought some food $18.00 or so & he wants to go to Lorain & get another pr. of wool pants & I hope he can get them   I don’t know what else he wants to do but home he goes & comes safe & if he can, get the pants.    I’m terribly tired tonight,  my arms seem so tired.   I wrote Audrey 2 cards & received one from her this a-m.  & I do hope Annabel don’t send me any gifts, but how can I help it.   I wish I knew.   I pray she is feeling much better & that she’ll really learn to know Jesus & be saved.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things.   It’s been a nice winter day, S. west wind cloudy untill 9-a0-a-m.   the sun came out  White & it snowed in light flurry showers off & on untill after dark   no snow at 10-p-m but real cloudy I have some letters I ought to write & hope to soon hope to wipe up floor in a-m. I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all things & hope I may be in Thy meeting house & feel Thy Power & strength of soul serging through me.   I love Thee Jesus & am so glad   You see, You Know. all  We think & feel I’d be so glad if only I could help do more work, for Thee,  help me Jesus.   I Praise Thee, & know all Glory, Honour & All Praise belongeth to Thee & thank Thee with all my heart   Thou art & ever will be Amen.  

Tue. Jan. 6. 1953./ 1. eggs today./ Elbert went to Lorain this morning & got back home quarter to four,   I don’t know much about what he did or where he went    I did dig out of him that he going to die pretty soon,   Nellie says,   Well I suppose Martha will get what ever is left that’s any good,   What would Jesus do or say?   Would He good look at His sister & talk about what she’s going to do with what she has left when she dies,?    How terribly ignorant.   What would they think if they were in my place.   The night Johny & Marcie were here with there children   little Marcie Jo, said to Elbert you’re an old man,   are you going to die pretty soon?   Here mother say here, here, what are you saying.  you mustn’t talk that way,  if Johny’s family hadn’t been talking the little ears wouldn’t have heard & made such a blunder,  & Nellie said,   Maybe she’d send Ella Jane out after a while,   I don’t want her to come, if she has to be sent, but

Tue. Jan. 6. 1953/ paage 3027./ (1.) egg today./ but, if she thinks she’s going to gather up what she wants after I’m gone or just before  she will get fooled,   I for one don’t see how any one can be like that,   I’ve done a lot for all of them  so long as they don’t have to come & do things for me,   in the way of work but,    well, it reminds me of a tomatoe worm,   when the eggs hatch (which are all over her back),  they start sucking the life out of her & suck untill she’s dead,   but theres no more to get of her then they start eating the leaves of the tomatoe plant.   I’m glad that I don’t crave for anything any one else has,  not a things.   I dont Know what I have they could want,   I only have 3 room no up to date furniture or beds or anything thats worth while,   I have 2 or 3 pieces of dress goods, I’ve given Nellie quite a number of dresses, she some times even forgets to say thank       I  gave her one a short time ago   she made it & wore it & never said a word about it,   & I gave her one & Bonita one I bought, but had not worn & she talked Bonita out of hers; Lord God of Hosts   I pray her greed wont be laid at my door,     in 34 yrs.I don’t believe I’ve had more than 6 or 8 hats     I had to have work dresses & since I had to work I had 3 or 4 at a time for I made them & my good dresses you could count on your fingers & coats;  I’ve had only 5. & yet Nellie always wished she had them & Martha said once, I only had one thing she wished she could have & that was my brains,  “they” the father brothers sisters & a neice or so were sitting on the ground in a circule telling what they wished they could have that belonged to me & they were close to my bedroom window, so I could hear all they were saying & after Frank died a lot of things disappeared,   they new car chains, some other chains we used often & any lumber, paint, shingles, brushes, once when I had been over to Sandusky, they ramsacked the house taking sewing machine needls  hand sewing needls & thread   Frank’s sisors from his sewing Kit canned goods from the locker & even, chicken feed, chickens, eggs, & anything out of the caned fruit from basement  whole cartons of it & many, many more things,   now I only have old age pension & they’ed like that to if there was a way,  I suppose.  & lots more than this world’s good, for they can’t

Tue. Jan. 6. 1953./ page. 3028./ 1. egg this day./ take anything with them when they go.   I love them but not there evil ways,   They say they think Elbert & I would be better off in & old peoples home.   They don’t bother coming to see us very often,   Why should they feel we ought to be packed off to & old peoples home.   Oh Well,   they don’t know, but I hope God will teach them before it to late.   Oh God I pray in Jesus Name for there forgiveness & that they may Know Thee.   I don’t hold any grudges against any of them.   I thank Thee for saving my soul & pray I maybe worthy.   I thank Thee for showing me & teaching me & I Praise Thee for ever & ever;  & hope to get back to Church.

Wed. Jan. 7. 1953./ 1. eggs today/ Well, I didn’t work today   only the daily duties.   I wrote a card to Audrey & forgot to put her Address on it & it came back & Jean wrote a nice letter to us  says Govement’s taking care of changing Bill’s camp again. & she’s just begining to get aquainted where she is;   her mother & father are going to visit them at the end of this month,   & she says Bill has put in his request to come home in May,   Joan & Jim will graduate then,   it’s queer but Jim broke his leg & once his arm & so he was behind his twin Jean,   he wanted to make up, so to fiinish school with Jean but his mother said don’t bother   you & Joan can finish together.   Well, I pray all will turn out well for each of them, Amen.   Been a nice day, sun tried to come out, couldn’t make it,  snowed some, not much & Elbert said it wasn’t very cold,   Well, Radio says snow tonight & rain & soft snow tomorrow,   so I’m glad Elbert went & got back safe yesterday.   it snowed quite a little last night.    I wish Elbert had got some extra meat yesterday,   but, he didn’t he got his pants & no shirt,  he must have had something else on his mind,   he was gone from 9-3- to almost 4-p-.m   he drove his car to Vermilion & left there at 10-a.m. on the buss, & got a buss in Lorain at 3-30-p-m & got home a quarter to, or, after 4-p-m.   I think it was after 4-15-p-m, for he feed hens as soon as he got here,   he acts rather queer & tells me as little as possible.    I thank God for His promises,   He said that even if we ate or drank any posions thing that it wouldn’t hurt us   that He would take care of us & I believe He will.   Praise His Name.   I thank Thee & Praise Thee Jesus for all things & Give Thee Praise & Glory & Honour for ever & ever. Amen.

Thurs. Jan. 8. 1953./ Page. 3029./ 0 egg today./ Another day   I haven’t done much   just my daily doz.   I wrote part of a letter to Jean,   she’s home sick & I hope my letter will help her to buck up & endure for Bill’s sake & all her folks.   Received card from Miss Clark. & thats all for today.   I thank & Praise God for our blessings in Jesus Holy Name. & Pray for strength. Amen. 

Fri. Jan. 9. 1953/ 1. eggs today./ Well I felt worse this a.m. but we had dinner & then I did out a wash & Elbert washed his sleepers & piece he lays over his pillow & his nose r4ags & 4 work shirts & I helped suds & wrinse & I have them all dried & his shirts & my under skirt ironed & put away & all my rags & nose rags & I took care of both bedrooms & washed dishes & all the odds & ends.   but it’s after 10-p-m.  & now I read & go to bed.   after I fix the fire & I can’t finish Jean’s letter tonight,   I haven’t wrote to Audrey either.   Well I thank & Praise God,   He is with me & hope I can go to Church soon again   None of the church folks been here this week, hope some one will comes soon & that I & my relatives may be one among them.   I Praise Thee Jesus, not because of the strength Thou has given me to do my house work but because Thou hast promised to keep me & Thou doth & I feel sure Thou will make me well & strong a-gain for a testimony to Thee, & All Who Know how I have been & have seen will know THou art the Lord Who healeth & careth for His own, no mater what any one else may say,   Glory to Thy Holy Name, Amen.   Its been fogy, white frozen misty fog all day, no sun.   N. East wind, very light lots of trouble here & there, wind rain,, sleet, & fires, tornadoes & earth quakes,   The bible history is coming true;    I pray for all the lost souls. 

Sat. Jan. 10. 1953./ 1. eggs today./ Well I didn’t do much tday & neither did Elbert    it’s rained misty & sometimes real rain   wasn’t as fogy today, but it’s damp drizzly day not very cold N. east breeze & rain & tonight has gone N. west & still raining.  not cold out.   No sun today, no moon or stars tonight & no mail.   I thank God & Praise Him for all our blessing & I pray people will get out for Sunday school & Church   I ask in Jesus Name & that I to may be able soon to go back.

Sat. Jan. 10. 1953./ page. 3030./ 1. eggs this today/ There were several pr. red or cardnals down by the apple tree eating grain & crumbs & the blue Jay snow birds ground sparrows & English;   Radio says more rain & snow.    Well, I didn’t get Jean’s chap. finished, or a letter wrote to Audrey or Nellie & I haven’t finished the handkercheifs yet.   I thank my Heavenly Father in Jesus Name for all things, Amen. 

Sun. Jan. 11. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ It’s just 2. months & 1. day the hens 9 of them be-gan to lay again,   they laid 1. egg the Nov. 5. & on Jan. 6. they laid one & one every day except Thurs. 8. but. one on Fri, Sat. & 2. today   they were wonderful layers   we could hardly get 9 to mould,  there were 10 hens & we lost 1. trying to make them moult,   these will be 3 yrs. old this Spring.   Well, I’d be so glad if I could work a little more & get to church more often.   It’s stormed all night & all day.   wet snow.   trees are loaded.   Well it’s 10-P-m.  & I bathed Elberts head & neck with alcohol & then rubbed in terpo, & put hot flannel on & now he’s tucked in & a warm cloth over top of his bald head;    I went to bed about 11-p-m last night & was up 2 or 3 times rubbing his head & putting hot flannel on it,   guess he took cold in it.   I pray it will be O.K. tomorrow & thank Thee Jesus, I do thank & Praise Thee for all things.   Elbert says the squirels were out here,  he see where they had been in the snow & a nice big rabbit run out from the goose berries when he went to the toileta tonight.   the Red birds, Jays & a lot of others were here & eat of the food Elbert put out for them,   Wind was N. West today, but sounds as if it’s N. east tonight.   We have listened to Sermon today, & tonight to Rev. Buser,   The wind is stronger & puffier tonight.   I pray God Thou will, in Jesus Name save many souls & include all my relatives & my cousins & Many, many others, help them to turn quickly to Thee Jesus Blessed Jesus & put me in the place Thou would have me that I may be ever ready & doing for Thee I pray Thou Wilt Amen. 

Mon. Jan. 12. 1953./ 1. egg today/  I washed 2 house dresses & change of clothes  rags & towels & 2 cotton blankets off Elbert’s bed & I dried them in the house & put a big patch on the corner of one & sewed bottom together & made his bed    I hadn’t ought to have washed    my arms & legs are so tired today,   my check came & Elbert is planing on using it,   but, I’ll have to be right straight up & down about it.   He’s discusting, wish I could go   I don’t feel able.   Well it’s been a beautiful day  sunshine all day & the snow most all gone.   not very cold out,   Elbert see a rabbit in the hollow today & the birds came & fed.   & now Elbert has greesed his neck & gone to bed & now I just wish I was in my bed without the effort of getting there.   WE listened to Buser & I do thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for all things.   got cards from Audrey & Miss Clark & Douhla Card [?]

Wed. Jan. 14. 1953./ page. 3031./ 2. eggs today./ Well I didn’t do much today.   picked up & cleaned some,   I’m so terribly tired;  no mail today.   Elbert went to Vermilion with Bob Snyder,   he was going to Lorain & Elbert came back with him,   he did get my check cashed & he got a little meat & but he took the cards & letters to mail & forgot to mail them,   he get so upset when the car don’t run, he don’t run it enough to keep battery in good condition & a man from garage came tonight & fournd it was only battery run down thank God  for the expence won’t be quite so great,   now he hopes to go back tomorrow for food & mail the letters & cards.    he was down there twice today after dinner   he wrode down with some tree sergury men working at the old Sanders Place    & he was so nervous he forgot to mail the cards the second time & he went to the Post Office to get a money order,   today’s Wed & office is closed this afternoon    I don’t quite understand why he’s so rattled.   Well I do hope he gets the money orders in the right envelops & that he gets the groceries O.K.    I gave him 20. for groceries & I put $6.00 in one envelope & 1.00 in the other one, beside the 20.00 making 27.00 in all, I have given him, now lets see what he does.  He walked up to Brodes for the milk & he’s tired sore & lame & he finished spading the plot he had started today.   I Praise Thee Jesus for my healings & strength Thou has given me each day,   & Pray Thou Will put me in the place Thou would have me to be & help me to do Thy Will in all things & ways off Thine, Amen.   I have cards wrote to Nellie Audrey, Miss Clark, & letter to Jean, a letter to towel Co for 8. towels for 1.00-18 by 24 ins. & a letter for sweater. 6.00    Well, I thought I’d write some letters but feel so punk I guess I’ll go to bed.    Been a beautiful day with sunshine untill late afternoon, then clouded up again,   Radio says rain & thunder.   Wind is S. west..

Thurs. Jan. 15. 1953./ 1. egg today./ Well I slept late, yet not a restful sleep.   Elbert went to Vermilion, he did all the things he was to do, he bought a live hen   got the money orders   put them in there envelopes & put them & Jean’s letter & the cards in the mail box.    I wrote one to Brother & Sister, Dear, also.   I did my daily round & mended 3. of my shirts & helped get supper & washed dishes   & Elbert has done all the out side & he cleaned the hen & I have it cooked or part of it,   we saved the breast for meat balls for another meal.   I thank God in Jesus Name for answering prayer.   I thank Gkod in Jesus Name for all things.   It’s still a mild day with a strong wind.   We had sunshine, but cloudy tonight again.

Fri. Jan. 16. 1953./ Page. 3032./ 1. eggs today./ We were just finishing our dinner when Ella Jane came in so she sat down & we got her some dishes to eat from & she ate while we visited    she brought me one of those pyrex coffee pots   it’s quite large   said she thought I’d like it to boil water in for tea,   it’s really nice   “to nice to use.”    then she brought grapes & steak,   I’ll try to get some apples so as to give them some to help pay for all the things & there car for, Nellie isn’t able to work & I don’t like to have her spend her money on us.    Ella Jane said Nellie is all tired out.   Ella Jane got her to lay down to rest a little while after supper & she slept untill 12-midnight   then she got her up to take off her clothes so she would rest more in her own bed,   Oh, I wish I could help in such a lot of places    Nellie needs quite and rest    wish I had an extra bed so she could come & stay with me a few days at a time,   or, as long as she wanted to.   I dont know what to do   Elbert isn’t able to work so hard any more & he’s so tired every night   he helps a lot about the cooking.    I got up in time to help with the dinner    I made baking powder biscuits & we had the chicken & potatoes & gravey & for supper we had Chicken balls & gravey, fried potatoes & broccoli & a dish of cheeries each & hot tea,   Ella Jane said it was so good   she ate to much   she brought me two very pretty birthday cards,   I was 68. yrs. old at 2-p-m today.   I only wish I could get around on my feet & be able to do a little more,   I pray God will help Elbert & give him strength & help him to be converted & take things more easy   not do things as if he had to get them done in a jiffy.    We all had a nice visit & Elbert went out to get the car out & left hind tire went flat   Ella Jane held flash light while Elbert changed the tire.   then he took her to buss station 1. mile up the highway west & put her on the buss    she has to change cars in Lorain & get Elyria buss, it stops almost at her door,   or her mother’s door.   It was so nice to see her & visit with her.    she wanted the bedspread Frank’s mother gave me,   but, I told her I gave it a-way to pay a bill I owed,  then, she wants the records I have   they are anteaks   I don’t know if they are worth very much or not,   she didn’t know what her mother wanted.   Nellie has said to me twice, that she supposed if I had anything of value left, that Martha would probably get it,   I’ll be blessed, if I know what she wants    Martha said a long time ago all she wanted was a little dish I had in the cupboard & it was a frosted glass dish (a hen setting on a nest   & I told her to climb up & get it out of the top of the cupboard,   they are worth 1.50-2.00 dollars now.

Jan. 16. Fri. 1953./ page. 3033./ 1. egg today./ I don’t think I have anything else that she’d give a second thought about    Ella Jane wants the stereoscope I have that had been Frank’s mother’s & there are quite a few pictures with it,   but I didn’t tell her she could have it.    maybe I can sell it & get a little extra money to use for Elbert & I.   I had him get a hen for his birth-day,   but, I wasn’t able to even make biscuits, but we did have some Chicken balls out of it,   I made them   I gave Ella Jane a handkercheif made of a piece of linen I’ve had for years, that I crocheted some irish lace on the edge,   I did that this summer of 1952.   The bible says we shouldn’t lay up treasures on earth to cherrish,   that where our treasures are, there will our heart be, so it says to lay up our treasures in heaven & that’s what I am trying to do,   I don’t have a thing in this world,   I would hate to give up, all I ask is the necessities of life.   I heard a minister telling me, not very many months ago, how she would hate to give up all her nice clothes & jewlery & I prayed right then God would teach her, His ways,   We sin in so many ways.   The lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, the lust for money, the lust for a beautiful home well furnished, for clothes, then more & more of this worlds goods,  as the devil leads us on to want this & that & we can'[t take it with us & some squirm & wiggle & hate to think of leaving it to any oone else,  for they might not take good care of there things.   Oh, God help us & help me to help others,  in Jesus Name I ask    It’s been a nice day,   the wind was terribly strong & puffy all last night & almost as bad today. “Jesus Keep me close.”    I thank Thee & praise The God of Love & Mercy for allthings in Jesus Name,   I do love Thee & Praise Thee for ever & ever Amen.

Sat. Jan. 17. 1953./ 1. eggs today./ A wet chilly day, rained most of the day fine misty rain & froze as it fell & was still raining a few minutes ago,   grass was like billows of white frost,   but, Elbert was just out side & says it wasn’t raining & seemed warmer but wind has shifted from S. east to S. & little west.    I haven’t done much today, I’ve been to tired,   I had a horrible dream, that Elbert had fell into that waater hole down on the back of this place & God told me to hurry, Elbert was calling me,   I grabed my coat & hat & put it on me on the way & grabed a rope that lay near the path & keep on over the hill & there he was half crying & hanging on a live root & saying he couldnt hang on much longer & I yelled 2 or 3 times & told him I was most there & I got the rope around him & tied it to a stump and then I pulled & rolled him over on the ground just as

Sat. Jan. 17. 1953./ page. 3034./ 1. egg this day./ the stump broke off.   Bob Snyder saw me flying out puting my coat on & he came after I’d got Elbert out & he help me get him on his feet & make him Keep walking   we got him in the bed room & got his cloths off & Bob went home to call the Dr.   I gave Elbert a good rub with Alcohol & rolled him in a wool blanket & made him drink a cup of ginger tea & gave him an anacin  he was dead to the world when Dr. came in,   Well, I really yelled out loud & Elbert woke me up & I just couldn’t go to sleep again & only dozed untill I got up at 9-30-a.m.   I’ve felt half dead all day.   no mail today.   I thank & Praise Thee Dear Heavenly Father in Jesus Name for our blessing & pray we may be useable vessels for Thee. 

Sun. Jan 18. 1953./ 1. eggs today./ We were home all day   my cold is much better & I hope to go to church soon again.   I haven’t been out yet,  throats been so sore   my bowels got stuborn & haven’t moved to day, but trust they will soon,   I have a head ach part of the time,   I rekon its nerves since my dream  my stomach & bowels been conjested,   I ask God to take care of them & I feel sure Jesus will take care of me.    I thank Thee Jesus & pray Thou will take care of me in all ways.    Been a fine day with sunshine & we have a cresent moon & the big star very close to it & now at 8-30-p-m.  partly cloudy.   I killed a fly on the window & there were little bugs flying up & down, outside the screen.   We had a strong puffy raw wind all last night & most of today from S. West, but tonight wind’s died out & clouds passing the moon from N. West.   I thank God I can listen to the sermons, but I’ll rejoice when I can get back to Church, in Jesus name. 

MOn. Jan. 18.1953./ 1. eggs today/ Well I got my cloths & house pieces washed & now all dried except rags   think I do them tomorrow,   I had Elbert put my blankets on the line & aired them & got my bed made up again   Elbert got supper with a little of my help,   he was down to Vermilion to see about his battery & his tire that went flat he left there to be fixed,   he went for milk tonight.   Well I wish I was in bed right now.   Elberts gone to bed.   Ethel sent me a card with 3 or 4 black dogs on it.   I don’t like it & I don’t like the note she wrote in it eaither & pray God will deal with her,   she only has a few yrs & she’ll be old, she let Loura Ann marry & her mother is in her 80ties & God knows she hasn’t & doesn’t treat her as a daughter ought to treat her mother & especially one Who has been overly Kind to her & now she has her new husbands Aunt 76. yrs. old & not expected to live very long,   & Ethel says she ought to start a rest home since she has two, now, a work that could be a blessing,   Oh, God, help us all before it’s to late in Jesus Name I ask, Amen.   I thank & Praise Thee for all things.   It’s been a nice day with sunshine part of the day.   Elbert got steaks but my stomach & bowels are not working good so I don’t like to eat to much untill they get to moving again.   I still have letters to write

Tue. Jan. 20. 1953./ page. 3035./ 3 eggs to day./ Evelyn’s husband’s brother shot himself.   Today Our new President is sworn into office President __________ ______   We listened to the decription of every detale,  the parade 10 miles long with 98 men from Korea, then Cadets 2,000 or more & as many young Navy men all officers, & then floats & Elephants (3) & 86, bands & the girls band.  & many other things & after the president was sworn in, he ask to pray & he did & he ask God for guidance & that He would help the nation all so,   it sounded as if he ment what he said & ask for & I hope & trust God’s Will be done, not man’s, in Jesus Holy Name, Amen.   Well Elbert has sawed & spaded today but I haven’t done very much   just the house work.   he’s tired & his back is lame from spading.   Well I have dishes done & we listened to questions & answers on education, from teachers & parents    It’s been a nice day  N. east breeze rather cold & raw & sun only peeked through for a very few minutes   that was before dinner.    I have a forboding   time is growing short,  help me Jesus.   I thank Thee Dear Heavenly Father in Jesus Name for all our many blessing & pray Thou will get us where Thou can use us.   We received a nice letter from Audrey today.   I’ll have to try & get a letter off to Nellie & the girls & Audrey & Annabell

Wed. Jan. 21. 1953./ 1. eggs today./ Well, I just did the every day chores about the house & swept & cleaned or washed out the corners & oil cloth & staairway door & was just going to iron, when the Ministers came in & we had quite a visit,   We sang a hymn, they had a cup of tea & went they were going to the boys prison farm to preach & sing hymns with them,   I pray God will bless them.   They brought us a can of home canned peaches & two mottos   If we walk with Christ, in the sunshine, He will walk with us in the shadows.   & the other   Have Faith in God.   They are wonderful Ministers & have nice children & their daughter got the Kercheif I crocheted in irish Crochet & some one by the Name of Hazel gave me a very pretty scarf.   I gave Sister Dear 6.00, one for gas & some for the Church.   I hope to go to Church soon again,   I do so want to be filled & praise God in Spirit.   Elbert has got a big piece spaded & he cut a little more wood & he’s so tired.   it’s been a nice day    sun came out once or twice   I do Praise God & Praise the Son & Holy Ghost, Amen.   No mail today.  & Elbert’s thinking of going to Vermilion in the morning to get his tire & a little food & to mail cards.   I sent Martha & her mother one & Nellie [Mons?]

Thurs. Jan. 22. 1953./ Page. 3036./ 2. eggs today/  Today’s Martha & Merlins wedding anaversly anniversary,   she has been married 20. yrs. they say  China is the gift, to give at this time;  There twins will be 19. yrs old Feb. 3. 1953.  Jim is still single,   but, Jean was married the last Nov 17 I believe it was.   & she’s at Water town New York.   Joan will be 18. yrs. old, I think in Mar.   Well it’s been a fine day like early Spring, Elbert has apaded some,  Went to Vermilion   got us few things to eat & tire they fixed it but tire isn’t much good,  cost 1.25 to get fixed,  so he will have to start saving for new tires,   just something all the time.   Well, he went up to Horvath’s & got 1 1/2 bu. of apples,   he’s sick  was laying on the bed & his wife & hired man was triming apple trees,   he charges 1.65 per bu. 4.95 for 1 1/2 bu.   he went up to Brod’s & got the milk.   & he sawed some on tree he cut yesterday.  so he’s sure tired tonight,   he carried the water & coal & took care of hens.   I swept & took care of rooms & beds & baked 4. tins of bread biscuits & helped get the meals & I did the dishes.  & we received letter from Martha today.   I thank Thee Jesus & Trust You will put us both in service for Thee in Jesus we ask,  give me the strength & health I need.   I pray & I’ll give Thee all the Praise & Glory for ever & ever,  Amen. 

Fri. Jan. 23. 1953./ 1. eggs today./ Well I didn’t do much today   took 2 hrs. to take a bath & clean my feet    toe nails were so bad & now I haven’t got them just right, so Ill have to try again soon.   I’ll have to fast   I’ve got to much salt down & my legs are feeling it bad.   I have to try to wash out rags again in the morning.   While Elbert goes to Vermilion for the hen he ordered for Sun. dinner.  Weather is much to warm for Jan.   strong wind S. W tonight.  Been a fine day,  Elbert spaded some.   I gave Elbert 5.00 for apples yes-terday & now 6.00 for hen, light bill & 2. lbs. butter.   now I hope he does it right, lets see,  if he will do it. & we have a whole week to live before we get another check.   Well we got a letter from Jean & Martha   they write a nice letter.   We received a card from Ella Jane,   she & her mother want what I have when I go  of any value,   they took stamps, I might have had a little money from there sale & God Knows, I was in desperate circumstances in that time but God knows, He sees & hears & cares for us & I pray He will be with those who are still looking after this world’s good & what little I Have;   God of Love & Mercy I pray in Jesus Name, Thou will wake them up with a jirk & cause them to be ashamed & to do Thy Will   I thank Thee & Praise Thee for all things & Jesus, Thou hast been so good to me,   I hope to be able to do Thy will more perfectly,   I thank & Praise Thee for helping me to understand & to lay up treasures in Heaven,  that my heart will be in heaven & not with earthly things.  Glory to God in the Highest, Hallalujah for ever & ever Amen.

Sat. Jan. 24. 1953./ page. 3037./ 3. eggs today./ Elbert went to Vermilion  got hen 2.00 paid light bill 1.50 & got the butter 1.68 & he had 62 cents left out of 6.00.   I didn’t get the washing done,   it started to rain early about 3-a-m & a heavy shower & drizzled untill 4-30-p-m  then it snowed & now there is a good inch of snow & it’s cold raw wind & still snowing.   I received a letter & when I opened it, it was a subscription blank that Miss. Mc.Goveron had sent in for the readers digest, for 8. months,  now I have to answer & thank her & send her something in returns.   God help me, I pray.   I haven’t done much today   helped with the meals & washed dishes,   Elbert cut up the hen up & scraped it out & cut breast & thighs up to grind & put rest on to cook & it was done for dinner & we had creamed potatoes & broccolie   a good dinner & for supper we had chicken broth with creamed potatoes & onions in it & crackers & Elbert ground the breast, hearts & gizzard & ground cracksers & now I have to mix it up for tomorrows dinner of chicken balls & I made some fruit Jello tonight,   hope it sets good for tomorrow, for supper.  & maybe I’ll make some cupcakes    We thought Audrey & Martha might might come out but now it snowed, so they wont come, I guess.   Elbert got the milk today & now we have a comfortable fire, house is warm.   I thank God & Jesus & Holy Ghost for all things & pray He Will help me to do His Will in all things, Jesus Blessed Jesus.   Keep me & us both close to Thee.   I thank & Praise only Thee.

Sun. Jan. 25. 1953./ 1. eggs today./ We been home all day,   How I would like to have been in Church,   I can hardly keep dry,   I do need Jesus to fill & heal me, but there are more as yet have time to come as sisters & pray & fellowship with me.   Oh, God, I know THou Knowest my heart & all things & will trust Thou come into my soul so strong I will praise Thee in spirit,   I do have a joy & song in my heart & trust & believe we will both be, all Thine for ever & ever.   Been colder, snowed in light showers today & sun came out this morning a few times & a-gain this after noon twice, pretty sunset, golden yellow with tints of pale green & light pink & glittered & sparkled it was beautiful.   N. West wind rather cold, some snow & ice yet, on the ground.   lots & clouds both light & dark.   Last night a car came from the south up to the railroad crossing  seasawed around & backed down,  it looked as if it went part way over the endge of road, the road on N. side & then went back untill we couldn’t see the lights anymore, it was quite slippery on road last night   We listened to 5 or six sermons today & this evening, most of them are good,   I get some good from them all & I thank & Praise God that He takes care of His own. & There are few things out side of sermons & new that’s worth listening to;   I pray God will help me to do His Will & not mine,    I wish I knew what to do.  Amen.

Mon. Jan. 26. 1953./ page. 3038./ 2. eggs to day./ Well, Elbert got up & did out his heavy union suits & all his other white pieces & his shirts & socks & he was just through when I got up & did my usual duties & then got dinner.   I thought I couldn’t,   but, Jesus gave me strength & I washed out all my soiled clothes except my house dress   & Oh God knows, several of the gatherings broke & yet the water runs & I can’t control it.   I believe God will heal me soon in Jesus Name.   & I thank Thee & praise Thee Jesus forever & ever Amen.   Been a nice day   Elbert hung his cloths out side all but his work shirts & he had such a hot fire they dried, in a short time over the heater.   & I dried all mine in the house,   his under wear wasn’t quite dry so it’s over the line.   Elberts back has pained him bad all day.   There is a bad dose of flu going, around,   it’s terrible bad in a lot of places & they have closed a lot of schools where three forths of the school were sick with it.  (No mail today)   May God help us to live for Him & do His Will in Jesus Name I ask,   I thank Thee Jesus, Glory Hallelujah.    I have dishes done & now I read & gon to bed   I’m tired & felt sick all day.   Wind was S. west this a-m  has been all round.   Moon am shining,   but, partly cloudy,  sun shine & partly cloudy today. 

Tue. Jan. 27. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ Been home all day,   Been nice day.   Elbert spaded & chopped wood & he got the supper   I did out dinner, my stomach hurt me all night.   so I didn’t slept much,    Elbert said he didn’t sleep much either.   I only darned 3 prs. socks & mended 4. of my shirts & no mail today.   I Praise Thee Jesus for my healing & passed healings & pray for all things to work out for Thy good & glory forever & ever Amen 

Wed. Jan. 28. 1953./ 3. eggs today/ Pa’s birthday   he would be 92 yrs. old Jan. 28. 1953.   and he’s been dead 9. yrs. now.   my how time is flying.   Laura Ann 18. yrs. old Jan. 13. 1953./ Fred & Ma & Uncle Will & Aunt Edith & Aubrey & Georgie & John gone.   Frank Babcock has been gone 20. yrs.  he was 51 when he went.   If only we were taught when young to live for Jesus & be converted & filled with the Holy Ghost, so we’d all meet again.   Oh God, help us now to Know,  give us the craving we should have that we may do our part,   I was just reading what it say in the bible in the boook of Daniewl about the end time   Oh God hellp us to be all Thine before it’s forever to late,   I thank Thee for the healings & healing of late & trust for the Holy Spirit & healing in full & I pray for all the lost souls in Jesus Name,  Amen.   Glory to God  May all Praise be Thine forever & ever, & help me to be worthy to do all things through Thy strength   help us to be strong & able to do Thy Will in all things & help us to Keep our tongue through Thee I pray.   No mail today   it snowed early this morning & partly melted, sun came & went & shone in a snow shower several times today   been a nice day & not very cold,   Elbert sawed a little wood & did odds & ends & chores & I only did what I had to do,   I got up & fixed up fire at 5-a-m   it was most out   Elbert’s back was bad yesterday & I have been rubbing it night’s this week again.

Thurs. Jan. 29. 1953./ page. 3039./ 1. eggs today/ Well, we really put a new gown on the wash stand today & it looks clean once more   I’m wondering how long it will stay clean,   Elbert pulled all the tacks out & then help me measure & I cut out the new dress & held it in place While he tacked it in place & I moved the two crocks & Kettle & all the cans & washed the wall & floor & after words the cans & put things back into place & then together we got the supper   I made soup & then I washed up dishes & I did my daily chores.   It’s been a nice day   sun shining in the snow showers several times today   sunset was red last night golden yellow tonight   wind is south west & very light, not cold.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things & believe we don’t begin to know as much as we ought at this time in life.   Am still trusting & believing all things work out for Thy good & Glory;   Oh God, help me to be a working vessel for Thee.

Fri. Jan. 30. 1953./ 2. eggs today./  I got up late & Eileen’s mother drove out here with her & left her & went back to Lorain to shop so Eileen wanted to help me, clean, she said,   she did have a work dress with her, so she took some of the pictures down & cleaned them, that was after dinner, & after she finished the pictures we had a bar of candy & cup of tea.  then we visited awhile,   I felt rather dumb after yesterdays work if I don’t do the work I have to be on the job & on my feet.   Elbert says his hip feels better, but it’s still sore,   I noticed he groans when he set down or gets up.   I received my towels I sent for & they are good   we tried one out,  they look & feel like paper,   we used one to clean the pictures & Eileen washed & wrinsed it & it dried fresh & clean.  No card from Audrey & Martha is on her way to see Jean,   or, I believe she is,   hope she goes safe  has a nice visit & safe & come back safe & learns to Know Jesus & all of her family.   Elbert took Eileen home to Vermilion, then he went on into town & bought a hen & some pork & crackers & yeast,   he cut up the hen & ground the breast thighs, gizzard & heart & I have it mixed & ready for balls & put away to keep Cool & I have dishes done & hen’s bones cooking, now we heard Rev. Buser & I’ll read & go to bed.   I wrote a card to Audrey & Elbert mailed it.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & give Thee all the Praise & Glory,   I thank THee for the strength of this day, Blessed Jesus.   Been a nice day  South & little west breeze snows gone again today  & I received card from Miss. Clark today.   she’s over at resting a nursing home where Eleanor (her sister is) having a rest she says.   Well, I hope she will get her strength back.   Eileen’s mother had her baby boy Christmas eve.   Oh God help us to do Thy will in all things in Jesus Name, Amen.  Tue. Jan. 27. is Eileens birthday  she was 17. yrs. old. & her sister will ben 16. yrs. old in June, I believe she said.    Well.   I heard over radio Mrs. Busor is dead,  he & Austhar ded some time ago, only Asthars wife is left now. 

Sat. Jan. 31. 1953./ page. 3040. e. eggs today./ Well I haven’t done much to-day, if I do just a little extra hard work, I’m all in & I scrubbed the wall & floor & it seemed as if I were standing on my head in the corner   my head has been so sore & my eyes, so I only did what had to be done,   it’s to hot in here most of the time,   he is out side so much you wouldn’t think he’d want it so hot but when I say it’s to hot, he says he isn’t to warm   I wish I had a regulator on the stove to shut if up & not let it heat up to 90 or 98 so that’s one thing that Keeps me down  to hot & then to cold.   I’ll be glad when Spring gets here  made be I can manage a little better.    We had a card from Audrey & one from Nellie today   Audrey is working long hours & Nellie & Nelson & Bonita still up & going   Bonita had a cold, but was still working  George & Bonita Jr. have the flu.   & Ella Jane.   I pray Nellie will miss it,  she said Marcie has it & her Aunt has her 3. children   Johny was home to Nellie’s & coupled up a hot water tank for her.   she didn’t say how Bonney Bell & Joe & their Children were, and Bonney Bell is going to have a baby in June,   I pray Jesus Thou Will Keep her free.   Well I gave Eileen her 5.00 for the work she did here so long ago, & she went to town,   Elbert saw her as he came home, after he had taken her home;  she went to town & bought me 2 shirts & mailed them to me,  they came this morning.    I thought maybe she would get her self a skirt or something she’d like for Easter,   I also gave her a bath towel, 2 wash rags & a cake of Luxe soap & the same for her sister.   & I also had a letter from Marry Vedovich, from old peoples home in Elyria.   & I have a card wrote for Eileen & a letter for Marry,   I put a dollar in it for her.   I reckon it’s a long way from being home,   wish I could take her for a while   but, I’m not able to.   Been south West wind partly cloudy puffy & showery today  little colder tonight.   My bowels moved late last night,   Elbert never says anything, gets up & goes out & empty’s can washes it & comes back again,   I pray God will save his soul.   Oh God I thank Thee for all things & pray Thou Will fill us & heal us in Jesus Name,   I thank Thee. Amen

Sun. Feb. 1. 1953./ 1. eggs today/  It’s been a beautiful Spring like day,  but cold wind seems to go to the bone so I’ve spent another day inside,  no one comes in for just a little visit.   I’m feeling better in some ways and I’m trusting Jesus will take care of me all the way,    He allway done it & He promised & He will.   Glory to God I Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost. Amen.

Mon. Feb. 2. 1953./ Page. 3041./ 2. eggs today./  Ground Hog Day & Elbert said he {?} could have seen his shadow for a few minutes if he had come out,   no snow, but a cold raw wind and penetrating.   We received the sweater I sent for and a card from Eileen & 2. from Martha & Merlin saying Watertown is a nice place & she thought she’d like to live there.   We had news on the radio of terrible storm on the Black sea, that has sunk ships & the wind of more than 100 miles an hour has washed inland  broken the dikes in 80 places or more & Killed hundreds of people on the islands  England & several smaller islands  trully bible history is being manifested.   The Thames River that has never been any-thing but a quite river in all history is now running ramp-ant.   Oh God please Keep us closer to Thee in Jesus Name I ask.   I wish & want all the familys to come to Thee & there are so many Who need Thee,  help me to help me to do Thy Will I pray.   I thank Thee for all things & Give Thee all the Praise & Glory forever & ever, Amen.   Oh, Jesus.    I did most of my washing today and feel half dead tonight.   Elbert looks sick & says he feels bad, through his bowels.

Tue. Feb. 3. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ Martha’s Jim & Jean’s birthday day.   they are 19. yrs old. & Martha & Merlin are over with Jean & Bill for her birthday & Jim is high home with Joan & going to school & working after school,   I hope they will be O.K. to.    Well I wrote a letter to nellie & I have a card for Audrey & received a letter from her this Morning,   Elbert & I each got a card from Martha.   I have a birthday card for Wyn Grant, Jim & Jean & one for Nelson. & a doz. more to write   Elbert sawed down another tree & trimed up brush & he’s feeling punk tonight   I took care of beds & wiped up kitchen floor cooked & washed dishes & fell over my rocker & it strained me some.    Audrey says 25 of the girls in the show where she works have the flu. & she talked to Wyn on the phone & Wyn said Mrs. Wason “Erwin’s mother” had a heart attack & is in Amherst hospital, poor soul,   May God help her.   I thank THee Jesus for all our blessing & pray we may be worthy, Amen.   It’s snowwed fine misty snow, but not so terribly cold   come in showers a few times  sun tried to come out

Wed. Feb. 4. 1954 [she means 1953] / 2. eggs today/ Black sea is still at work & a big plain went down with 38 on it in sea & a ship lost her ruder, but another ship is help her. to a harbor.   Well Elbert got his check & went to Vermilion & got a little more than half the groceries    today is Wed. & the stores are closed at noon & all afternoon   he got some steak a piece of shank meat to boil & a little bork to fry.   & a can of oysters.   We had them for supper & now dishes are done   I washed all

Wed. Feb. 4. 1953./ page. 3042./ 2. eggs this day/ Elberts sleepers, union suit & his work shirt & got them all dry, in the house & did my daily doz.    he cut down another tree & he’s so tired he can hardly get up or down,   he carried the water & did his outside chores,   beside the shopping,   I pray God will in Jesus Holy Name, save his soul,   I pray Thou will put a craving in there souls for Thee,   I thank Thee & Praise only Thee.   Been a beautiful day with sunshine & moon is shining & stars but it’s so terribly dark.   They have more storms & high winds on the black sea & many, so many are dead;   God help the peoples.   We had a mild south west breeze all day. Amen.   I sent Wyn, Nellie, Jim & Jean birthday cards & Aubry a U..S. card & Eileen & a card for a free fire extinguisher & there will be a man to call.   I wonder what the joke really can be.  

Thurs. Feb. 5. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ Just haven’t done only what had to be done   riped off the cuffs of 3 of Elbert’s work shirts & hope to stitch them tomorrow.   had to cut off sleeves   one looks to short.   The man who give a fire extinguisher called this afternoon & he’s selling an alarm fire box that de-tects combustion before fire breaks out,   he showed us how it works   a very good thing to have,   Dr. Devores “Herb Dr.” bought one   they cost over 3.00.00 three hundred dollars,   I can’t ever buy one, but sish Nellie had one & Audrey & Gertie   they have a thing that rings a bel & if you don’t shut that off it turns on a syrine that even the neighbors could hear, if I can show any one the add to help them I will & he said if he sells one to any one, I have told, he’ll give me 25.00.   wish I could help sell a few   I could use the extra money.   Did my daily doz. only, feet pained me all day & all last night.   I got a little extra rest this morning, so feet are better tonight.   Been a beautiful day, partly cloudy not very cold. I received letter from boys town today   Each Thurs I crave so much to be in the house of the Lord.   I thank God for all the prayers sent up for me,   Oh, Jesus, I thank Thee & Praise Thee much, a good deal for Thy care & love & mercies, for Thy guidance,  I praise Thee Jesus,   all Glory truly belongeth to Thee, I love Thee Jesus & pray for for the Holy Spirit, that I may praise Thee in truth & spirit.

Fri. Feb. 6. 1953./ ___ eggs today./ [no page #, would be 3043]Had a bone out in back bone & it troubled me all day,   I fell down & had cramps in feet legs and thighs & rolled on the floor   that felt like ice but at last some how God help me to get up,   I got my feet & legs dress with the wool blanket around my hips & back,   I had my toe fixed & stocking on & managed my shoes on & then comed my hair & my arms wanted to cramp, but at last got dress with Jesus help, we had soup for dinner & I didn’t do all my daily round.   Elbert went to Vermilion & got a little

Fri. Feb. 6. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ more food   it cost more than last month.   God took him & his car   took care of him while he shopped & brought him & care & food safly home,   he don’t feel very well & I didn’t   both his hip & back tonight but he said he did & I pray Jesus will turn him with craving to God & Him, Amen.   I thank Him for all things & pray He’ll help us do His Will & way.   Been a strong puffy windy night last night & rained a heavy shower   has been strong wind & puffy today untill just before dark & it eased up, but is still blowing not so very cold,  the wind is raw,   I’ve been in misery all day,   but, some better tonight & I know Jesus will take care of me all the way.   I pray for the homeless, sick, & those who mourn there loved ones, but most of all for the lost souls   Oh God help the peoples to turn to Thee while there is still time.   Nellie’s birthday  shes 56. yrs. old today. Amen. Amen.

Sat. Feb. 7. 1953./ 3. eggs today./ John would be 56. yrs. old today. & he’s been gone along time already   they & all the rest use to come out here so often & now they seldom any ofthem come,  the nephews & neices grown up & married & have children 10. yrs. old & Nellie’s youngest daugter has 4- 3 girls & 1. boy & expects another boy in June,   I pray God will be with her.   Well I took the cuffs off of 4 work shirts  cut off the sleeves & put cuffs back on  8 cuffs,   Elbert riped off 2. cuffs. but I did the others & stitched them all back on & it’s quite a job,   he has spaded & carried up logs & sawed & split wood.   & he’s so tired tonight,   Praise God,  I’m better, lots better but still the bone is out some yet, or is still just sore & hurts some yet to move or turn my head,  but I know He will heal me & make me every Whit whole Praise His Holy Name.   Glory to God in the Highest,   I love Thee Jesus.   It’s been a nice day.  little colder tonight & partly cloudy,  South West wind been quite strong all day.   We had card from Audrey today & Martha is home & they thought they might come out tomorrow

Sun. Feb. 8. 1953./ 3. eggs today./ Not a soul come near today,   but, we got several sermons over the radio,   We heard Billy Graham & Rev. Fuller’s Son,  his mother & father are preaching in Tennessee & Florida & other smaller places   then we listened to The Light of the World is Jesus,   they are free Methodist & then to the hour of comfort, Rev. Bueser’s program,   he had his wife Rev. Schrien & himself & groups of singers, the sermon was O.K. but some could have been better.   Well I

‘ll sure be happy when I get back to church again.   My back is much better.   Praise God.   I do Praise God for my healing, my head, & my legs & water works were so bad, but God is able & I’ll trust him all the Way.   World is in a turmoil on other side, they are having tribulations floods earth quakes & wars & Jesus said when we see these things to Know the end was even at the door, some believing while others are going on as in Noah’s flood.

Sun. Feb. 8. 1953./ Page. 3044./ 3 eggs this day  / hens broke one./ I thank Thee Jesus for all things and give Thee all the Praise for-ever & ever Amen.   Oh, God, have mercy on me a sinner   show me what I ought to be doing, I pray Jesus, Blessed Jesus.  Pure clean & more to be desired than silver or gold.   Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Him, because He first loved me

Mon. Feb. 9. 1953/ 2. eggs today./Well with Elbert’s help I moved the table couch & stand & old radio & plants & give the corner & everything a good cleaning & Oh, but we are both tired,   he thought it was such a small job,   I ought to be able to do it alone,    but, when it was done, it had been, a big job.   I thanked him for his help & he likes to do everything in a big hurry,   I can’t move as fast on my feet any more,   so, it tired me rather bad & my head has felt bad all day from the time I got up this morning.    Received a card from Mary Vedovich,   she received my crocheted hanky last year & the dollar I sent her this year   she’s lonesome, for those out side the Home   she use to know & hopes I’ll write to her soon again.  I haven’t heard from nellie or her girls last week or this, so far,    hope they all are O.K.   It’s been a perfectly beautiful day, sun came up clear & shone all day,   but, it has begun to cloud up at 10-p-m, was clear & starlight,   stars were clear   wind shifted to N. West & has now gone N. east,   birds were hunting late for feed tonight also.   Have dishes all done & I’m going to read & go to bed.   I wipe up Kitchen floor also today.   my feet torture me so bad if I’m on them any length of time.   I thank God & Praise Him for the strength & care He give us in my Jesus Blessed Name, Amen, Amen. Glory be to God forever.

Tue. Feb. 9. 1953./ 3. eggs today/ Well, I baked bread 1. loaf 2 tins of biscuits, cooked meals & did dishes & wrote letter to Miss McGovern & now we listened to Rev. buser’s bible hour of comfort & now have to fix fire & go to bed.   Elbert has worked at the wood & then he rested a while N. east wind raather raw.   he has a cold & his right shoulder has a catch in it   hurts to raise it up,   I have them bad aat times.   I thank God,   He loves & cares for us.  & Pray I may do more for Him,   He’s done so much for me in so many ways.   Its been a nice day but not like yesterday.   Georgie did her washing but I have mine to do yet.   We received nice letter from Audrey & the Digest Miss. Mc. had sent to me.

Wed. Feb. 11. 1953./ page. 3045./ 2. eggs today./ I felt so terribly bum I only did what had to be done.   Well I was going to write down some things I felt but some one might read it & it’s better un-said for God Knows & will take care of my soul,   Oh how I thank & praise Him for the world is a terrible place    I’m glad God takes care of me in everything.   No mail today. & tomorrow is Lincoln’s Birthday”President Lincoln”   & I guess there won’t be any mail.   I hope to wash the rags.   & iron my dress, it’s been a rather dark day,  with rain last night and today & the sun peeped out once or twice.   Wind raspy, Elbert couldn’t stay out    it rained misty rain & wind went from N. E. to S. E. to S. west.   Well, I thak & Praise God forever & ever in Jesus Name.   I love Jesus,   Elbert spaded some & I sent a tin of biscuits “bread” to the Brodes.   Mrs. Brode told Elbert they sure looked good enough to eat.   I was hoping the Ministers would drope in for some.    hands & arms are two tired & Elbert feels same way tonight    been quite a nice day, damp air no sun, S. west wind & it went N. west tonight,   we had misty rain & very fine snow,   that didn’t stick.   Well I have most of the clothes dry.   & since the radio stopped talking last night I can’t get the news or the sermons   we had a hard job to find something for supper but I haven’t got dishes done,   I’m so terribly tired.   No sun today.   We got our checks today,  Lincolns birthday, didn’t know if We would get mail today.   Elbert spaded awhile & carried up wood a while & split a while & his back & shoulder hurts him   he’s carried water & coal & took care of hens & helped cook.   I pray, Oh God, you will save his soul in Jesus Name I ask.   No mail from Nellie or her children,  hope they’re all, O.K.   Elberts in bed, so I think I get ready & go to mine.   I thank Thee Jesus for all thy many blessings & pray I may do Thy Will.

Fri. Feb. 13. 1953./ 1. eggs today./ Well, I got up & got helped a little about dinner.   Elbert went to Huron & got the my money orders & the stamps & some steak & he fixed creamed potatoes steak & gravey & bread & hot tea & I fixed up the letters & money orders & got them ready to go for Boortien & Garden of Edon fertilizer, then on for Chefsaw (Salty box top, Cornstarch) & (25cents in stamps for 2 knives from Ba-bo cleanser & coupon)   I sent a card to Fel’s soap about stainless steel knives, forks & spoons.  I sent card to Ella Jane, one to Audrey & one for gas tank, a Valintine & letter to Miss Mc.Govern.   Elbert went Vermilion & mailed them & got a few things & meat & oysters for supper.   I gave him, 5.00 more   he spent 10.00 & he paid for scratch grain.   but I pay 10.15 for gas & 1.50 for lights

Fri. Feb. 13. 1953./ 1. egg this day./ 5.00 for church & then I gave Elbert 25.00 half the grociery bill.   So I wont have much left.   there are a few more things I want to do such as getting some of DeHaans books to send to friends & relatives & I do want a hat, a good felt & get my coat trimed down & a pr. of shoes.  maybe I wont need ’em.   Myrtle & Miss Clark were here for a little while today.   they didn’t have much news,  Harry Miller has the flu.  I pray Dear Heavenly Father in Jesus Name Thou will heal that man & get him out of that bed & help him to give Thee all the praise & Glory.   Please Jesus have mercy of him & then give him strength to walk & testify for Thee giving Thee the Glory, for ever & ever Amen.   I thank THee for all things greaat or small & Praise & love only Thee Jesus Blessed Pure, true & Holy   many the Glory be Thine forever & ever.    We received card from Audrey   sound tired & weary,  May God help her & Gertie to Know the Lord soon I pray.    Elbert took radio & got a new bulb that was 2.00 & some odd cents & I cleaned the top off where it stands & the plants & the fish jar [?] & drinking glasses & was just done when Myrtle & Miss Clark came in & they had been here about 5 minutes when Elbert came back from Vermilion   he drove in shed. & left food & Miss Clark brought in a bag & said it was for me, 1/4 lb. olie what candy she had left from Christmas  part of a loaf of bakers bread & 2 bananas   wished she didn’t   I thanked her but Myrtle wanted money I think.   she hasn’t been here since last May, so I gave money to Huron Ministers    Elbert got up some wood & split some today   I did my daily dozen.   

Sat. Feb. 14. 1953./ 2 eggs today. / gas tank came today 10.15/ Well it’s been a beautiful day, warm sun but white & a cold raw wind   Elbert did go to hollow & work awhile piling up brush & he brought up some chunks.   He went for the millk also & carried water & coal & took care of hens.   I helped get dinner did dishes  swept & dusted all three rooms & ironed 6 pieces,   Elbert put the boiling meat on to cook & we had rice & broth with some bread for supper.   I ought to clean the table,   but, am so tuckered, & my dresser looks as if it had never been cleaned.   Well, I will try to get that next.   When Eileen comes I’ll try to get her to help me clean cupboards & here by the sink & by stove.   We received card from Audrey today.   I thank & Praise God for my Salvation for His Love & Mercy for all I have  Bless God for ever & ever Amen.   Well, tomorrow will be Sunday, I like to go to Church.

Sun. Feb. 15. 1953./ page. 3047./ 3. eggs today/ Well, It’s been a nice day & not a soul come to see us in person, but Jesus has & is with us,   Praise His Holy Name   I do so wish to get back into Church & even if I can’t go only in the morning to Vermilion,   but, they are seeking money to rebuild the church & they say, you have to take medicine & have a Dr. care,   Jesus has proved to me He can do as he has said,   He can take care of us in all things.   I Praise Him & believe He will see me safly through in all things Amen.   Myrtle came here more for money & I believe than anything else & she hadn’t been here since May. untill Fri. Feb. the 13th.   Oh Glory, Hallelujah I praise Thee Jesus for touching me   I believe & am standing on the promises of God, & now I want to go to church again & testify for Thee.  tempture 32 degrees.   I felt Thy power just now & so some one else who believes & obeys Thy word was praying for me & I do pray Thou will bless them in Thy Name,   Oh. God  it’s truly wonderful to Know Thee,   I pray Thou will strengthen my faith & keep me Close, ever Close to Thee;   Bless all thy people every soul & strengthen them in these last days for soon the tempest will be raging over all the worlds, and thousands in the Valley of decission God help them.

Mon. Feb. 16. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ Well it snowed & blowed all night & all today & still at it tonight,   snow is drifting tonight   we tried to feed the birds   snow would cover feed & Elbert would clean it off again & again,   everything will suffer outside for Fri. & Sat. were like beautiful Spring days, Sun shining only to clamp down with rain & snow & radio says West is having the worst dust storms in 20. yrs.    I remember it reached us & rattled into every crack & creves & the rose ramblers were covered with it & lots of people were sick from breathing to much of it into their lungs & now this one is said to be even worse & dust turned the snow in several places the color of the dust   some red & some yellow.    One place they said it rained & froze & ice was deep pink & another place, ice was a greenish yellow. & there are such terrible troubles & sorrows all over the world (just as Jesus has said there would be be-fore the end.) but still people don’t cry out to God (no mail from the girls. few papers from Mrs. Goll.   Oh God, help me to do Thy Will in all things & to help all YOu would have me to help before it’s to late   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray for more strength & a stronger faith in Jesus Name,   I thank Thee Jesus Blessed Pure True & Holy forever & ever Amen.

Tue. Feb. 17. 1953./ page. 3048./ 3. eggs today./ Elbert sawed some wood today.   We received a letter from Audrey today   she said Nellie & Nelson was there & that they were all able to work again.   Why are they so stuborn in not answering my cards?   I thank kThee Jesus they are able to do there work & hope they try to know Thee more,   I did make a mistake & addressed Ella Jane’s card as Ella Jane Harnish,   but, we all make mistakes & when they are my age & under same conditions, I wonder will they make mistakes? God be merciful to them   I know I’m a long way from being perfect, but they all watch to see what they can trip me on,   Oh Jesus.   think of all the wicked things they did to you, & we often feel we can’t endure this world any longer.   I cleaned the dresser,   it was terrible dirty.   It’s was quite cold last night & snowed but partly melted off today   the birds ate all day of the grain & mash Elbert put out for them & he went for the milk,   Mrs. Brode told him the bread biscuits were just wonderfull I’m glad tey liked them,   she sent such a big box of Christmas cookies & candy,   I’d like to give her something she would like.   I crocheted a little tonight & hope to do a little washing tomorrow, if I can.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things great or small & pray we may do Thy Holy Will in all things    Russia is bringing pressure on the little countrys she has taken over & so it wont be long before the bombs will be flying,   I pray for the people every where that God will have mercy, Amen. 

Wed. Feb. 18. 1953./ 2 eggs today/ Well, I washed & don’t know how I did it, only that Jesus gave me the strength,    Elbert sawed wood & his back is so bad he can hardly get up or down.   I’m going to listen to (hour of comfort) then go to bed for I’m sure tired  arms & legs ach tonight.   No mail today,   been a nice day S. west breeze & still is at 9-30-p-m.   I thank Jesus for all our many blessings & for all things,   I wish He would use me for His work,   I hope to be all His, for ever & ever, Amen.   I pray for the many Who don’t Know Thee & those who are wish for something better.

Thurs. Feb. 19. 1953./ 2. eggs today./  Frank’s been gone 20. yrs. today. & weather about same.   I haven’t felt like being on my feet all day.   Elbert hasn’t felt very well for several days but he washed his sleeper coat & pants, 2 suits of heavy underwear & 3 work shirts, & he sweat so bad his un-derwear he had on, was soaking wet,  he’s looked sick for several days,   He says he’s all right.   I haven’t felt like existing but I tried to do the cooking & help him a very little by sudsing, but he did the wringing,  he hung things out

Thurs. Feb. 19. 1953./ page. 3049./ 2. eggs today./ and they all got dry except his underwear   it’s been a nice day partly cloudy, good breeze, S. west, not so cold as the day before.   There are terrible storms in other states  snow, dust & rain & floods in California.   No. mail, but the Digest.   We have listened to Rev. Buser & now I’ll read & go to bed.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things   Oh God help us in Jesus Name to do Thy Will in all things, I thank Thee Jesus.  

Fri. Feb. 20. 1953./ 4 eggs today./ Only did usual work   didn’t feel able to do that,   Elbert didn’t do much either   he didn’t feel like it.   & the weather was bad all so   rained after midnight & showery today & strong S. west, mostly S. wind,   I slept late.   Jacky don’t feel a bit well,   he can’t hardly see to eat.   looks as if he’s going blind, but I pray he wont,  God help him.   I want him to die before I do, but not to go blind, only the light card in mail today.   I thank God in Jesus Name for all our blessing & I love Him & pray He will help us to do His Will in all things for ever & ever, Amen.

Sat. Feb. 21. 1953./ 3. eggs today./ Seems as if I can’t keep going   I’ve felt so bad.  but at 2-p-m I decided to bake some bread   I’d be pestered to have to make some bread of some sort    at 9-30-p-m it’s done  2. tins & 1. loaf of bread & I feel as if I’m done also.   I darned 2 prs. of socks also.   I had to mend his heavy union suits (2) yesterday,   I sweat so bad, do-ing the smallest things.  & there’s no one but Jesus Who cares & I’ll be so glad when I can be with Him,   I hope to be with Him & pray for the many others Who still don’t Know Him.   God of Love,   have mercy on our Souls,  I thank THee Jesus & Give Thee all Praise Honour & Glory for ever & ever, Amen.   Wind’s still strong, puffy & snow showers to-day.   Radio tells of snow drifts 7 & 8 ft. high, some people frozen & lots of damage & there are lots more damage in the states of Louisianna & New Orleans where tornadoes passed.  Oh God, help people to listen & come to Thee beofe it’s to late. 

Sun. Feb. 22. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ It’s been a nice day  strong puffy wind S. west wind eased off just before dark,  it a still cold out tonight partly star & moonlight not very cold, at 10-30-p-m.   We listened to sermon all day & tonight to Rev. Buser & now we’re going to bed;    I thank God & Jesus & the Holy Ghost for all things   May all the Honour & Glory be Thine for ever & ever,   I love & Praise Thee Jesus & am sure You Will Keep me all the way, forgive me my sins & help me not to judge others,   they see our faults & we see there’s   we can’t talk to them as Thou hast said for they say they know & why should we talk when we are just as bad.

Sun. Feb. 22. 1953./ page. 3050./ 2. eggs this day./ I know I’m a long way from being any where near perfect & when I’m told of my fauls, I do try to do better,   but it seems some times as if the others haven’t anything else to do,   only pick out our faults no matter how small,   if it’s a misspelt word or some other such frivelous thing.  I am truly greatful God is the Judge, at the Judgement day.   Oh God, I love them all & can’t see Why they say & do the things they do & laugh at me as if I were a fool,   but, & perhaps it’s another test to see if I can keep my tempt & tongue.   Nellie is so infuriated she don’t write & neither do the girls   I haven’t been able to go anywhere for a long time,   they act & talk as if I were going to kick off pretty soon & when they have come, they say   I’d like this or that & Nellie says “I suppose if there’s anything of any value left Martha will get it.”   greedy for anything I’ve got that might spell Money.   I liked the bedspread Frank’s Mother gave me, but I paid a debt with it & Ella Jane said well, they got it cheap enough,   but, if I gave it to her that would be O.K.  such things to feel angry over,   I’m not indebted to any one of them except Audrey   I’d like to give back what she’s given to us but so far I don’t know how I can,   I’d like to pay Speary & Bailey what Frank & I owed them,   but, I can’t see my way clear, & it’s better to owe strangers, than, relatives.   May God help me yet.   And I’ll give Him all the Praise in Jesus Blessed Holy Name.

Mon. Feb. 23. 1953./ 3. eggs today./ Well I’m broke out under my chin, some on my face & forehead & my arms, stomach  feels bad,   I’m week & shaky,   I ate a little stake for my dinner with creamed potatoes & broccoli.   & drank a cup or 2 of green tea with a little cream in it.  felt terribly punk & I swept out the middle & washed dishes & tried to crochet.   God has always taken care of me & I’m trusting He always will as He has said,   I know He is with me & believe He Will see me through again    He’s healed & strengthened me many times.  I’ll wait for Him & Praise Him & Give Him all the Glory & Honour for ever & ever Amen.   Been a beautiful day with sun shining all day  not very cold,  Elbert carried up a lot of wood from the hollow & he spaded & he went to Vermilion & got a few things to eat over 5.00 worth & such a little food   Well I couldn’t eat my supper,  he chewed some bones from the boiling meat & now his stomach is after him.   his stomach burns every night so bad he can’t sleep.   I pray God will in Jesus Name take all out of us that ought not to be in us & make us Whole in Him,   I thank THee & Praise Thee for ever & ever, Amen.   We saw a pheasent today  the first one in weeks,

Tue. Feb. 24. 1953./ Page. 3051./ 4 eggs today./ I been so bum all day, haven’t done only what had to be done.   but, Elbert took a note to the Rev. Dear’s to Huron & left it with one of the women of the church,  Who said she would give it to them.   then he went to Vermilion   couldn’t find any one to talk to, at church or their homes,   he left a note at church & one at Mrs. West’s Sr.   he went to Brodes for milk   When he came back it’s now 9-30-p-m. & not a preacher come near,   but, I’ve prayed all day & thanked God in Jesus Name for my healing,   I believe I’ll be O.K.   I thank Thee Dear Heavenly Father in Jesus Name & Praise Thee for all things great & small for ever & ever   I pray for a stronger faith & to do more for Thee.   It’s been a wonderful day, clouded up tonight again & air is cold.  (No mail) except the little tract messenger from California.   Elbert carried up chunk of wood,  split some,   & spaded some. 

Wed. Feb. 25. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ Been home all day felt so miserabl   thought I stay in bed,   I lay there praying God would have mercy on me, & He did,  Mertle & Mrs. Young came in to pray for me & I thanked God & in Jesus Name for my face was sore & felt bad,   we visited,  I told her I listened to Rev. Buser & prayed for his work & for her & the church folks, & she said, I’ll never forget Sun-day night the Lord surely sent the Power & there were a number of converts & the alter was filled twice & then, I ask God to deal with souls who were holding out & Praise His Holy Name   He did just that & a woman who had back slid twice at last came forward & was really converted & healed & filled with the Holy Ghost  Praise the Lord God of Hosts & Jesus our Saviour & King & Physician    They prayed for me & then they went.   We had dinner & I washed the dishes & had just set down when Rev. Dear & Mr. Young came in,   they visited a little   had a cup of tea & talked about oil burning stones & then I turned the subject to the church & Rev. Deer took out his bible & read the 27-th. Psalm & one or two other portions of scripture & then they Prayed for me   I felt the hot power go from my head to my toes & I thanked God in Jesus Name for I Knowq He answered prayer   He’s a wonderful wonderful Marvelous God, Saviour & Physician,   He made us,  He mends us & Keeps us through His Power   I Praise Him forever & ever  Glory Hallelujah, Hallelujah Hoasana to His Name & I’m feeling stronger;   I dreamed of the infant, I often dream of, & it’s usually bound against me with a wool scarf over my heart.

WEd. Feb. 25. 1953./ page. 3052./ 2. eggs this day./ near morning.   I believe Jesus is all mine & I will praise God in spirit soon & Elbert will give in & be converted healed & filled.   I pray tonight for all of our brothers Sisters & relatives, for all of God children & for a stronger faith, that I may step out & work for Him with some of them.   Sister Dear sent me a pint of caned strawberies, she couldn’t come   their little girl had the flu.  she’s better but had to have some one with her since they couldn’t take her with them a usual.   Mr. Younst had just got over the flu. a couple weeks ago.   Rev. Dear’s preach over at the prison farm about 6 miles west of Huron, each Wed. evening.   Mon Young peoples meeting & Tue. bible study & Thurs. nights old fashion prayermeeting   I like it & have to miss it all winter so far & now I hope to step out on God’s promises & go back to Church & Worship Him & help others to come to him.   I thank THee Jesus for all things I don’t always under-stand, but I’m learning & thanking Him for all things Amen.    It’s been a beautiful day,   Elbert carried up wood, spaded,  & done his usual chores & I did mine here in the house.   I feel stronger in my legs tonight,   I sure felt terribly weak yesterday & totered around & nearly fell several times    it was really terrible   more than I like to think.   We received a letter from Audrey today,   she wrote us a good letter;   I received the Boostim for garden   a Lane Bryant booklet & a letter from Aunt Ellen wanting me to send for her booklet of crochet & & we should get the Cheifsaw two carving knives & the Garden of Edon for flowers & trees.    I have got to write Annabel a letter.   Mr. & Mrs. West are in Florida & the Weikles are there & Annabel & Bob & Anna Mae & Larry,   I don’t have any desire to go there   Frank & I nearly went there once,   we were going to trade it for a place there then changed our minds.   Praise God.  Amen. 

Thurs. Feb. 26. 1953/ 4 eggs today/ Well I thought I’d wash today- but- I didn’t.   I feel stronger,   but, not feeling fit to work   hope to feel much better tomorrow,   I Praise Thee Jesus & believe I’m be O.K.    it’s hard but Thou Knowest I thank & Praise Thee for all things & believe I’m THiine.   We had a letter from Audrey yesterday.   I hope she & Gertie get along together & when they can’t one or the other will take a vacation for a few days.   Help us to understand & to do the right things.   God have mercy on us sinners & me as one og the Cheifest in Jesus Name.   Wind’s strong & puffy, not very cold & partly moon light.

Fri. Feb. 27. 1953./ Page. 3053./ 5. eggs today/  Well I did the washing & I am tired.   Elbert’s tired   he carried up the last of the logs he had cut & he split some & he went to Vermilion & got a hen to cook & he cut it up.  & put the bones on to cook & we had a bowel of broth for supper.   Been a nice day   winds strong & puffy & was all last night & yet tonight   partly cloudy all day,  snowed a gale & sun was shining bright,  quite a number of times today,  partly cloudy with moon shine tonight.    I dried clothes in house.   We received Garden of Edon today  Cheifsaw & Knives have not come yet.   Well I bathed Elberts back & hips & he’s in bed.   I wish I was in mine.   Now We are listenening to the Hour of Comfort.   I thak Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for my healings & all things whatsoever Thou Will,  May the Glory be Thine forever Amen. 

Sat. Feb. 28. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ Well another day I didn’t do much but Elbert did & he has all his wood up that he has sawed & he hurt his arm sort of in the elbow & it’s swollen    I got him to rub some turpo ointment into it,   he did it,   a day or so,  ago,  saids it’s rather sore & it looks as if it might be.   Been a windy day & it’s a puffy strong wind is still at it, tonight,   it snowed & blowed & the sun shone bright several times today & tonight moonshines between showers.   We had a card from Nellie today,   she calls us Dear folks, says she thinks of us every day,   said she was glad to get my letter & that she had intended to come out but was so busy & not enough rest,   she hoped we were well.    said she was down to see Audrey & Gertie once since she was here last,   she said that Bonita & Children had gone to pick pussy willows last Sunday & it was raining & sunshining,  & that they were having a week of meetings at her church & write again, love to both. Nellie,    I know they must have lots of noise & confussion & since Nellie isn’t well, she’d like to be where it was quite & could rest but in a very short time things will be chang-ing again for life is like that   doesn’t stop untill we do   there’s a constant changing in many ways & how I wish it was all for Jesus & His Glory,   I thank THee Jesus & Give Thee Praise & Glory for all things & my healings, Amen. 

Sun. Mar. 1. 1953./ 4. eggs today./ Well my face is better   I’m much in need of strength Praise God from Whom all blessings flow.   Wind blow hard in heavy puffs untill all most day light,   so hope we’ll have a fairly good garden,   Elbert hopes to plant potatoes in the later part of this coming week  What seed we have.   & we have to buy eyes “or potatoes” for eating & eyes.   Been a fine day,   winds rather raw.  Radio says colder & snow or sleet tonight & tomorrow.   We been home all day   I would have been so happy if I could have gone to Church but I’ll make it before long,   I thank Thee Jesus for my healing and for all my healing & Give THee all the Praise forever & ever Amen.

Mon. Mar. 2. 1953./ Page. 3054./ 6. eggs today./ We been home all day,   Well, Elbert went to Brodes for milk.  he split a little wood, but his arm is still bad & pains him,   I have only done what had to be done today, but hope to iron tomorrow   I have two dresses & two work shirts.   I’m a little stronger in my legs this week & trust I’ll soon be O.K. & at it for the Lord.   I thank Him for the strength & healing & all my healings & trust I will be able to go & testify & do something for Him to help others in Jesus Name   Glory to His Name I Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost Amen.    I pray Thou will bless those Who pray earnestly for me & us.   N. east wind went S. east & only a little sun  today   cold raw wind   March came in with strong puffy roars & some rain. 

Tue. Mar. 3. 1953./ 3. eggs today./ Well another day I haven’t earned my salt,   trusting tomorrow will be a better day.   I saw a wild duck going S.west today & the wind blew all day & it was dark part of this day  sun came out a few times, & tonight the wind is so strong & puffy.  & been S. east little more S. tonight with rain & showers & it thundered & lightened at 9-30 untill 11-p-m,   I couldn’t get the service & songs.   We received a letter from Audrey.    She’s worried & tired   Martha is sick & she says her hair is turning gray.   “Marthas”  it’s a queer world.   Elbert’s been planting potatoes.   got the boostem just in time.   to put it to work.   he put the potatoe cutting in it & sprayed the trench but didn’t get last trench all covered,   it rained to hard.   We got a Sears catalog or “sale shopper” today, but can’t go to sandusky   it’s to far Elbert has to go to Lorain, soon, for olive oil & so we will have to get the license for car & insurance & the car is badly in need of repear,   so we’ll have to go with out a while longer.   I thank THee Jesus for all things & Praise Thee Amen.    I crocheted some today,   I always ment to give Easel a piece & she has always felt hurt because she hasn’t got any.

Wed. mar. 4. 1953./ 2 eggs today./ Wind blew a living gale last night S. West & has blowed today,   but not so hard.  Snowed & rained in torents last night & rained & snowed today.   & sun shone several times & Elbert got a chance to cover rest of his row of potatoes so he has one row in & I guess they will be soaked in,   I don’t know how soon he can get the rest in but he wants to if he can.    I only did my daily doz. & crocheted a little   if I can   I hope to was a little & I have to do the ironing yet.   I thank God in Jesus name & Praise Him for all our blessing & wish I were with Him Amen.   I have wrote cards to Jean Martha Nellie Annabell & Audrey, Rev. Deer’s.  Rev. Eppler.  Mrs. Geo. Goll & Miss Clark.

Thurs. Mar. 5. 1953./ Page. 3055./ 5. eggs today./ I did my washing & part of Elbert’s & thank God for my healing & for the strength He gave me,   I even helped get most of the supper to-night.   Elbert got his check & went to town & did some of the shopping,   he got his license $10.25 plate for the car & paid a bill at Martin’s   mailed 9. post cards   had to buy 2  1 cent stamps & put on 2. of them. & he took Harry Miller a doz. fresh eggs & talked to him a little & Miss. Clark was there;   He ask about the insurance for the car, 48.00 or 50.00 a year.  Oh but that is terrible but, it’s better than carrying food & all from highway home, if we were to go on the buss.   I got all the wash dry except the rags,   I swept the floors & hope to wipe up the dust with wet mop tomorrow.   I crocheted some tonight.   The country’s received word today  Stallin is dead, the Ruler of Russia,  they had, had word,  he had a stroke & a brain heme   & his heart was very bad & the blood didn’t go through him from head to toe as it should & he has passed away not believing in God.   They report he was a very wicked man,   the reporters held a discussion over the radio spectulating on the past, present & future, prospects.    Been another windy day with sunshine & cold N. West Wind.   Elbert sawed up balance of the wood he had cut.   We bought 100 lbs. $4.38 cents & I don’t know yet, what the food cost,   I’m supposed to pay half even though I don’t eat half.  he got some ice cream & candy today.   I got the Chefsaw today   a queer looking thing   saw can be replaced with new ones.  I thank  & Praise God in my Saviours Name for my healiings & blessings,  He’s a wonderful Jesus to me.  Glory to His Name, forever & ever, Amen.   God of Love & Mercy help Jacky to see.  poor little Jacky, we have loved him so much & now he has abad cold & can’t see   Jesus helped me   he can help the bird,  so I’ll believe you will Jesus & I’ll thank Thee; Glory to God. 

Fri. Mar. 6. 1953./ 2. eggs today./  No mail today   Elbert tried to spade   it was to cold   it snowed last night, or after midnight a light blanket of snow & melted most all before night then it began to get real cold & snowed fine dry snow   I baked bread  2. tins & small loaf.   Elbert said he spent 20.00 for food, he run in debt he says 7.00 for food last week,   I’ll have to watch now or he’ll have us in the hole again,  he’s not feeling very good, achs stitches & pains,   I had hoped to go to Church Sun. but I let Nellie take the ribbon home that belonged on my felt hat   she said she’d send it back,   but, it’s been several weeks & no ribbon yet & they don’t try to help me in that respect at all  Such is life   I thank Thee Jesus & pray you will help me so I can

Fri. Mar. 6. 1953/ page. 3056./ 2. egg this day./ get a hat   I can’t see why a person don’t do what they promise to do.  God help us, I pray.   I thank Thee for ever  ever Amen.   I hope I can have the ribbon, O.K.  Been windy & partly Cloudy  N. West cold raw wind.

Sat. Mar. 7. 1953./ 5. eggs today./ Well I got the floor wiped & ironing done & feel as if I might stand on my head all day.   Elbert went to Lorain  got olive oil his garters, my shoe heels “new rubber ones” put on my shoes & he visited with Audrey & Martha, but I don’t know what about,   he got some checked paper I wanted & he got my film & pictures I took of him in the hollow & 2 of him by or near the well punk & some were spoilt,  he got another film.   I want to go to church but not fit to go.   I thank God in Jesus Name for my healing & trust I can go back to Church soon,   I feel so happy in my soul & pray Jesus will help me to Praise God in spirit, Amen.   We got Audrey’s card & a letter from Eileen today.  God help her.  She rather head strong & self willed & need a guiding hand.   Elbert took Audrey & Gertie 1. doz. eggs, he gave Harry Miller a doz.

Sun. Mar. 8. 1953./ 5 eggs today/ Snowed last night    was colder & snowed today & sun shone  not very cold but cold    My water runs & it’s hard to keep dry   didn’t as much today   & I’m so terribly tired   arms are so tired.   We were home all day   I didn’t get up very early & neither did Elbert.   Jacky is still very sick   he can’t see either   I must clean his cage on the morrow.   I do Praise God in Jesus Name for His wonderful care, & healing,  hope to be able to get out before long. 

Mon. Mar. 9. 1953./ 4 eggs today./ Well I haven’t done much today,  my legs are to weak but soon God will in Jesus Name fill them with more strength,   I feel sure.   I received 2 little knives,    I hope they will have good edges & stay sharp,   I thought I was to get a butcher Knife,  Oh well;   they cost 25 cents in stamps.   I received a letter from Jean & one from Millered Rice D.V.A.   They are asking for money for the boys.   God help us.   The Red Cross, heart, Cansor, T.B. & many many more & out of what I have I couldn’t begin to give each one a dollar & pay my tenth at Church but I’d like to help all who are in need,  both spiritually & phyically.   I do thank THee Jesus for loving me & healing & lifting me   I love Thee & Praise Thee for ever & ever Amen.   Elbert sawed a little wood & I don’t know if he staded or not,  he just said he did a space about 6. ft. by 8 ft.,  he went up for milk also.  & his back is paining him tonight.   God turn him to Thee I pray. 

Tue. Mar. 10. 1953./ page. 3057./ 4 eggs today./ No do much work today, but I think I do feel better in some ways   We had a letter from Audrey.   Well I got to get out of hear pretty soon,   I’m so tired of being shut in   Elbert’s having another bad spell with gas around his heart,   I got him to eat part of an orange & drink a cup of hot water & the gas started up & then he wouldn’t take the rest of the orange,  What can I do?  I pray for him but he don’t except the Lord, evern though he has healed him “I know” once, & I believe more,  well, I hope & pray He will turn him about face but help me to Jesus to do the right things also.   I thank THee Jesus & give Thee all the Praise & Glory.   Been a cloudy day, Mon. was a sunshiny day, but Radio say rain for today or tonight & rain tomorrow & Thurs. & they said Vermilion had rain a good heavy shower. 

Wed. Mar. 11. 1953./ 6. eggs today./  Well, it has been a nice day. S. little west wind not very cold & partly cloudy & it tried to rain tonight & it’s much warmer tonight.   I did part of my washing & washed Elbert’s blankets & dried them & air his bedding & made his bed fresh & I’m very tired.   Elbert had another sick spell last night, but he got over it & spaded quite a strip of garden today,   he was down in the hollow, but wind was to cold & so he carried the water for me to suds & wrinse & the clothes are dried & put away.   I received card from Mrs. Goll & some papers & card from Mrs. Gunsenhouser.   they are having a sale: & letter from Audrey.   I thank God in Jesus Name for His Love & care of me & hope to get out to prayer meeting soon & Church  Glory to God.   Birds are begining to sing as if it were Spring. 

Thurs. Mar. 12. 1953./ 3. eggs today./ Well I tried to clean my hat & fix it to wear but that hat is done for it is terrible,   I’ll have to get me another one.   I pray Thou will help me,  I thank THee & I thank Thee for the extra 3.00 in my check, today;  Oh, Jesus fill me & help me to praise Thee in Spirit  I thank Thee   may all Glory be Thine Amen.   It’s been a fine day   I hung out my bedding & aired it this after noon & brought it in to made my bed, again & I had hoped to go to Church tonight,   Elbert is terribly tired tonight, for he went to Huron & got two bath towels for a dollar & looked around some & then went to Vermilion & got a few things for supper & for tomorrow & he spaded a lot this morning & he planted a row of potatoes   he has 2 rows planted & he’s to tired to do it & now there’s so much to get done.

Fri. Mar. 13. 1953./ page. 3058./ 5. eggs today./ Elbert has 4 rows of potatoes planted & he’s dog tired & gone to bed.   We got a card from Audrey today,  she’s feeling tired & got a feeling of Spring in her unrest,   I pray she’ll get a craving to know more about Jesus before it’s tolate.   I haven’t done much today   Went out back to little house & took care of my own can.   It’s been a beautiful day,  nice sun with S.west breeze.   Elbert spaded quite a lot today,  he wants to put in one more row of potatoes tomorrow,  he’s so terribly tired   seems as if it would be better if he waited until Mon.   Well I hope to go to church Sun.  God help us to be able to go. I thank Thee Jesus for all things,   help me to be worthy I pray,  Oh, God.   Jacky is so sick & I pray God will heal him & make him all every whit whole & he’ll be happy to see & eat again.  I know & I thank only Thee & Give all Glory & Honour to Thee, forever, Amen.

Sat. Mar. 14. 1953./ 5 eggs today./ We were here all day & Elbert planted 2 more rows of potatoes,  he now has 5 rows planted now.   Nellie came today   she hadn’t had her dinner & she just wouldn’t let me fix her a lunch   she did take a cup of tea,  she brought some grape & she ate some of the,   she seemed real broke up over something some how,  they, two daughers & mother can’t seem to agree.   I’m so sorry, & one of Bonney Bell’s children has mumps   I pray God will Keep Bonney Bell free;  & Johny & Marcie’s first boy has bad spells “E____ fits poor child,”  Fred my brother use to have them & I’ll always believe it was God who healed him.   We visited a while,  she walked from the end of the road,  she can’t stand it to walk, & one leg is worse for a few days,   I was so glad to see her & so was Elbert,   he came in a few minutes after she came. & he took er up to get the buss a few minutes passed 4-p-m.   We gave her 2 doz. eggs  & I put the box of candy & nuts I had fixed for the children into the bag & I gave her some of the garden of Eden powder for her plants.   She looked so sad,   I wish I could help her,  I love them all,  she brought the ribbon   seems there is only half of it but maybe I wont use it,   if I don’t gain a little more strength soon.   Well, she says Bonita is earning $175.00 & sometimes $185.oo a month,   Ella Jane takes care of home & children & she “Nellie” teaches afternoons   Oh God I pray you will help them each one as Thou seeth they need.   I pray Thy Will be done not mine in all things & I give Thee all Praise & Glory forever & ever Amen; Glory to God I Praise Thee Jesus.

Sun. Mar. 15. 1953./ Page. 3059./ 5. eggs today/ We were home all day,  been a fine day nice sun, partly cloudy puffy wind & it tried to rain before dark,  it did rain several showers & thundered & lightened but didn’t last long & to-night wind has freshened up a lot.   Jacky is still sick.   Elbert heard a pheasent & yesterday & saw 4 ducks today.   Elbert said it was snowing fine snow at 10-p-m.   Well I’ll have a big washing tomorrow,  & Elbert has 2 union suit his sleeper Jacket & pants & pillow slip & cover & socks & towel   I washed his blankets last week & it tuckers me all out.   & now I have to wash mine   they are wool & heavy   We listened to 4 or more sermons today & wished I were in Church, not even the church folks or ministers come to call anymore unless you write & ask them to come   God help us.   I thank & Praise Thee for those Who pray for us & I Give all Praise, Honor & Glory to Thee forever & ever Amen. 

Mon. Mar. 16. 1953./ 3. eggs today./ fishermen couldn’t set nets today/ Elbert hasn’t felt well today & hasn’t worked   the wind was cold & raw & his throat & arm so he did just the chores,   I pray he will feel lots better tomorrow.   I baked 2. tins. & 1. loaf of bread & took care of beds & rooms & helped with meals & did up all the dishes & now listening to Rev. Buser hr. of comfort.   We received a card from mrs. Bracket,  she isn’t very well & she says 6 of her cousins are in Florida untill April & so it’s been sort of lonesome this winter   her neighbors to are elderly & been sick,   she tries to go to them once in a while.    Well it’s nice she does,   she lives alone & is old alot    I thank Thee Jesus for all things great & small Amen.  

Tue. Mar. 17. 1953./ 5. eggs today./ St. Patrick’s day./ Elbert went for the milk & planted peas & beans  2 rows each.  he went to Vermilion  got a little meat, pork shoulder & few things to eat.  he planted & spaded & he went to Harry Millers & took him a tin of bread biscuits & tonight Rev. Buser said they were singing one song just for Harry Miller, for his birthday,  he’s in his 60-ties & been on his back in bed since he was 25 or 27 yrs. old poor fellow;  I pray God will have mercy, in Jesus Holy Name & release him,   I thank Thee Jesus Blessed, Pure & Holy, Amen.   It’s been a fine day & I did my washing & part of Elbert’s  all his small pieces & I’ve rubbed his back & hips & he’s in bed so ore & lame he can’t hardly get up or down or turn in bed & now his stomach is sour & he’s up,  he has a bad time with his stomach souring.   I got fire fixed & pork shoulder cook  dishes done & now I’ll read & go to bed,   I’m so weary all over.   It’s been a fine day.   N. East wiind.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & Give Thee all the Praise Glory & Honour forever & ever, Amen. 

Wed. Mar. 18. 1953./ Page. 3060./ 6. eggs today./ Elbert tried to cultivated a little while & carried the straw & sand out on the front garden,  he had it in a pile out by systern   he seems to feel a little better in some ways but his stomach is after him a gain.   I received a lovely card from Rev. Mr. & Mrs. Deer & the verse was such a good thought   There was a vase of roses, red, yellow & pink and it says With Sincere Wishes for your recovery & in side is a vase of anemonies, yellow very pale is the color of vase   flowers are the size of a quarter, they are red blue & lilac, and in the center it reads  May your illness soon be gone With out a single trace And may the very best of health Forever take it’s place.   On the third side is another vase simerler to the other, with a with 5 piink roses & two buds & over on the back it says   When you’re up and out once more, May all good things combine To bring you lots of happiness & Keep you feeling fine.   Then she wrote a note,  Dear Sister Babcock & Brother Bonney: Greeting in Jesus most Presious Name.   So glad to get your card & that we trust & God blesses. & that they would be out soon to pray with us again.   Oh God, I thank Thee Jesus & give Thee all the praise for ever & ever,  Amen.   Been a nice day, warm, & the sun only come out once or twice & tonight at 10-p-m the wind has changed from S. east to West or S. west, & coming in heavy puffs.   Radio says thunder showers tonight,   Jacky isnt any better poor thing.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & for the christian love We need so much.

Thurs. Mar. 19. 1953./ 7. eggs today./ Well I felt bad today & didn’t do much today.   Rev. Mr. & Mrs. Deer came in & little Name   Naomie & we had a nice visit & light lunch & later, supper to gather & prayer   They are real Christians, I don’t belong as a member to their church, but they come & pray for us& God Knows I am more than greatful,  they really work for God & are so tired, but still they came & they brought some things for a lunch   We had Dinty’s soup & warmed up potatoes & they had hot coffee & insisted on drinking it, well we had such a good visit & prayers & I feel better in spirit now   body is terrible weak but Praise God He is wonderful; Wonder Wonderful Jesus.   Elbert went to Vermilion mailed a letter to Nellie & got a few things to eat & a hen to cook & ice cream,  so we all had ice cream with our lunch   I had thought I’d try to go to prayer meeting, but have felt I weighed a ton & so after they came I was to tired out to try to go but I believe.  God will help me soon.  been a nice day  quite a strong wind  West little south, partly cloudy.   We had good letter from Audrey   I thank God in Jesus Name for our blessings. Amen

Fri. Mar. 20. 1953./ Page. 3061./ 3. eggs today/ Well, I only did my daily round   Elbert went to Huron & got several fish   he had bought a chicken, so, we had biscuits & chicken for dinner & broccoli & fish for supper   we ate 1 1/2 each & they tasted so fresh & were so sweet & good, with potatoes for irish supper.   Wish the girls had some.   Well it’s been a sunshine day & a little warmer, but breeze is N. East. looks like rain tonight   air is damp.  No mail today.   I thank Thee Jesus for my healing & pray Thou will search my heart & make me whole every whit   the rash has gone from my face, but inside my body somethings wrong & they prayed & I thanked, for the heall Jesus & so I’m still trusting & believing & Praising Thee.  

Sat. Mar. 21. 1953./ 5. eggs today/  First day of Spring.  frogs were croaking Fri. & today & Robbin’s calling for rain today   Elbert went to Vermilion  got amoney order for taxes $12.52 & cost 25 cents for order.  he mailed it & a letter to D.V.A. for $5.00 & bought bag of mash $5.09 & paid light bill $1.50   I gave him $20.00   he brought back $5.98   I gave him the change,   he brought cream & as we aate he said he had to go back & get his washing 2 heavy union suits & pr heavy pants & he went   he went for the milk also.   Clayton’s boys came & disk the ground & charged $3.00  such a world.   it only took 1/2 hr.  use to do it for $1.50   I hope we get that much out of it.   I swept 3 rooms & baked 2. tins & 1. loaf of bread   cooked 2. meals & did all the dishes.  received card from Jean & letter from Audrey.  Well I Praise & thank God in Jesus Name & hope to go to Church at least once tomorrow.   I thank Him for all His Love & care & trust He’ll get me back in Church soon, Amen.   I love Thee Jesus & pray all things work out for Thy good & Glory forever.   I Praise Thee & love Thee Jesus. Amen.

Sun. Mar. 22. 1953./ 7. eggs today./ I got ready to go to church & then Elbert couldn’t find a clean shirt & said he was to tired to clean his shoes & well, we didn’t go & I often think of ma, when she said she felt, when she was oblidged to unpack her suit cases, “after Frank & Ruby had left from the Isle of Pines to come home to the States” she said she felt as if she was taking them from her rough box;  Poor dear ma   Pa was her boss & she was his slave, not because she wanted to be either.   He use to say “What’s mine is mine & What’s ma’s is mine.  Oh God, how can we understand?  Been a nice day Partly S.east wind not cold   frogs are croaking tonight.   We listen to Rev. Buser’s sermon & it touched both our souls   I pray God will help us to come to Him in Jesus Name & be set free, Amen.

Mon. Mar. 22. [should be 23] 1953./ page. 3062./ 3. eggs this day./ The wind has freshened up tonight   lots of bugs flies & millers out fliting about today.   Elbert took Harry Miller 2 fish all fried,  he smiled & said they sure would taste good.   He took Miss. Clark 1. fish fried, & a piece of dough & 3 apples, Saterday.   I thank God for His love & mercies & Praise Thee Jesus & thank the Holy Gost for guiding me in Jesus Name.   I Pray my healing will be completed soon.   May all Glory & Honour be Thine forever & ever Amen.   I only did what I had todo today.

Tue. Mar. 24. 1953./ 6. eggs today./ I did my washing.  Elbert went to Huron & got big mess of fish,  he gave some to the man that help him about his car once & he gave Brodes a good mess (16)   they were so pleased with them, they gave us a pt. of frozen peas & another piece of beef to boil & we have fish enough for to-morrow.  so we can. Praise God for His many blessing   I thank Thee that some are more thoughtful than others & pray Thou will forgive them & me when We are thoughless & help us each one to do Thy Will in Jesus Name, Amen.   Been a nice Spring Day, sunshone & then it rained & looked bad over head, but cleared & sun was out again making the rain glisten on trees bushes & grass   a nice Spring shower.   Elbert’s in bed,  he changed to Spring under wear, from part wool to cotton, light weight,  hope he doesn’t catch a cold now.   if he puts his overalls on when he’s out for very long I think he’ll be O.K.   Elbert worked for the mess of fish today & we got a letter from Audrey saying Jean was coming home end of last week or Sun.  she didn’t know if they’d come when she wrote the letter.   Elbert dressed all the fish   its a hard job for him.   The cold fish & water cramp his hands.  I thank Thee Jesus for my healing & Thy word & Praise Thee from the depth of my soul Giving Thee all Glory, Amen. 

Wed. Mar. 25. 1953/ 6. eggs today/  I didn’t do much today   felt dead  both ways & forgot to work,  did just what had to be done.   Elbert washed his [??] few odds & ends   we received letter from Audrey.   I don’t remember if I mentioned it but Miss Clark wrote card thanking us for fish, dough & apples,   she said thanks a million   I had my apple dumplings & 3. rolls & fish   they were swell,   she out of money by this time.   Jeans home & feeling better

Wed. mar. 25. 1953 page. 3063./ 7 egg this day. / It’s been a nice day   snowed very fine flakes several times then sun came out between times but was nice & broght all afternoon   Elbert worked in his garden & did odds & ends & I only did what I had to.   We received letter from Audrey today   Jean’s home & feeling better.  ELbert said Douglas’s was coming back Mar. Sat. 28.   Well I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for all our many blessing & Pray I may do more for Him & His. Amen. 

Thurs. Mar. 26. 1953./ 3. eggs today./ Well I didn’t do only my daily round.   Elbert did his usual Chors & Cleaned hens roost & to night we went to Huron to prayermeeting  & We had a wonderfully good meeting   Praise God & Mrs. B___  told me they were going to take a collection for me to get me a washing machine,   I told her no, they should use all they could give for Gods work,   I do think that was a very generous thought & I’ve never been thought of in that way,   I’ve always give untill it hurt & it would hurt to receive such a gift,  We can get along.   Audrey wanted to get us a machine but we told her not & she wanted to give us an ice box & Elbert told her no,  the blankets & his heavy cloths are bad but we’ll do them at the laundry what we can’t do.   It’s showered fine snow several times today & sun shone some & when we came from Church it just snowed a gale so thick we could hardly see the road,  God brought us safly home  car to, it stopped snowing after we got here, front steps were slippery but I got in safe & opened back door for Elbert.   I thank Thee Jesus for Thy great Love & Mercy & my healings & give Thee all the Glory   May God be Blessed forever & ever Amen. 

Fri. Mar. 27. 1953/ 4. eggs today./ Well I did the ironing in great pain but Praise God He helped me & it’s done.   Been a cool raw wind   Elbert made some boxes to plant seeds in & hope we get seeds in tomorrow.   We received card from Nellie,   she went over to Johnys & Marcies Thurs & came home Sun. & Ella Jane taught Kindergarden.   It. rained a little & snowed a little, but, melted fast.   was better this afternoon, not so cold & some sunshine. 

Sat. Mar. 28. 1953./ 5 eggs today./ The wild cranes are here again.  Well I swept & wiped up floors & washed 3 of my shirts  bunch & Kercheifs & rags & 1. pr. stockings & towels & dish towels. & Elbert went to Ver-milion & I gave him $10.00 & he brought back 3.35 & we

Sat. Mar. 28. 1953./ page 3064./ 5 eggs this day./ decovered the girl didn’t take out the money for the sanka coffee.   I gave him $10.00 & he spent 6.65 & brought me back 3.35 so if the girl didn’t take out the 1.00 I can’t figure how he could have made it to come out O.K. but 6.65 & 3.35 is $10.00   Well, I hope to get to Church Sun. night to there healing meeting, for Rev. Clark of Cleveland, Who has the gift of healing & Rev Coon Who lives close to Jesus & Who prayed for me once & Jesus healed me   I had a very heavy cold on my lungs & in 3 days I forgot I’d had it & another time I had a swelling in my side & he prayed for me & it all left & it was paining me so bad I thought I wouldn’t be able to waite for the prayer,  God blessed me & I was feeling fine after Church, pain Was gone.  So I hope to get there some how tomorrow evening.   I’m a little stronger since Rev’s Deers have been praying for me, God bless them they are so much more like brothers & sisters than those down at Vermilion,   it’s rained in heavy & light misty rain today   Wind’s N. West & rather cold.   We received a card from Nellie today   I’ll have to write to Audrey & Jean next.   I Praise God in Jesus Mame. 

Sun. Mar. 29. 1953./ 3. eggs today./ Well it’s been cloudy all day & we hope to go to Vermilion to CHurch tonight.   I wiped up floor last night & did the dishes before going to bed last night   my side’s been bad   felt so punk I can’t begin to tell you, so I couldn’t sleep or rest untill daylight.   We listened to sermons, on radio Elyroy Morton, Billy Grayham. & several others & the open door at VanWert Ohio.   Been cloudy all day & quite cool.   I’m trusting Jesus to take care of us & care going, & coming tonight,   We went, didn’t many seem to have missed me, none of them came to shake hands   Women were very distant  Eddy West & his father & Mr. Whitman  2. other men I don’t know & Mr. Young, spoke to us & Mrs. Alrhight, Mrs. sprunk & Mrs Mc. Neil,  Well Mrs. Young shook hands but didn’t seem very friendly.   Mayabe it’s my fault.   I pray God will help me   God of Love & Mercy I pray Thou will bless there good work & bless there soul in Jesus Name, Amen

Mon. Mar. 30. 1953./ page. 3065./ 6. eggs today./ Well Elbert went to Huron at 9-a-m & he came back just before noon & no fish, they wasn’t going out to lift untill this after noon, so we had dinner & he worked at garden untill 2-p-m & then he went back to Huron & got a big mess of fish,   he gave Rue 16 pike & had a-bout 2. doz. small catfish just nice frying size,   he dressed them & scraped them & I salted them & packed them & he put them down in star way to Keep cool.   I baked bread & made 2. doz. bread doughnuts & washed & cleaned up chicken pans & bread dishes & cleaned broccoli & got it ready for supper   We had Chicken balls & gravy also for supper & now I have dishes all cleaned up again & ready for bed.  my feet have tortured me all day standing on them so long.   We’ll have fish & potatoes, irish dinner  we hope for tomorrow.   We are both so tired tonight.   But I thank God for taking care of us day & night.  He’s a Wonder God & Jesus, a wonderful Saviour & physician He Marvelous & I know all Glory belongest to Him for ever & ever. Amen. 

Tue. Mar. 31. 1953./ 4. eggs today./ Well, we had a heavy frost last night & thick fog today.   I swept & did my daily turn & still feel to tired to work   Elbert worked with wheelbarrow taking the sand& straw from where he piled it to the garden & in that cold fog,   I pray he doesn’t get a cold.   I’m going to read & then go to bed trusting & believing in Jesus Name & Praising Him for all things, giving Glory to Him forever & ever Amen.   We receieved letter from Audrey & Rev. DeHaans book.

[April 1 is out of sequence.  She forgot to write that day and filled it in later apparently]

Thurs. April. 2. 1953./ 5. eggs today./  Elbert went to Vermilion to see if plant had come but they had not    he mailed a card to Audrey  got a small side of beef to fry & came back,  he wasn’t gone long enough, it didn’t seem to go & get done his earns & back again.   We went to Huron to-night to prayer meeting   We had a real good prayermeeting, testimonies prayer & several songs & after prayer We all felt blessed   I Praise God & pray I don’t make tomany mistakes.   Been a nice Spring day   it rained hard from midnight un-till after day light & sprinkled off & on & then sun came out.   Elbert’s been spading a place for the strawberries today.   Well, I have finished the crocheted chair set once more.   guess I’ll send this one to Easel & then maybe I do one for Wyn & Virgina   I know Virginia will like it to & then one for Inez & Madeline, Nellie & May & then Marcie & Sister Nellie & Maybe Bonney Bell.   I suppose Bonita & Ella Jane will want one also.   I don’t know if Audrey & Gertie would like one or not but Jean Ann & Loura Ann might.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things Amen. 

Wed. April 1. 1953./ Page. 3066./ 4 eggs today/ Felt bum & forgot to write so it was a wet damp day & I only did my daily round & it was just cold enough so fire felt good   Elbert fixed & filled boxes for seed but they’re not planted yet & I wonder, it’s so cold at night, cold rain.   Well I thank God in Jesus Name for all things & give Him the Glory,  He is Wonderful, Marvelous,  I wish I were like Him.   Audrey says if Easter is like Palm Sunday people will be disappointed & can’t wear there Easter togs,   Will Jesus be disapointed?  He wants to save there souls,  how foolish all the things people buy for Easter instead of giving for God’s work in saving soul, God help us. 

Fri. April. 3. 1953./ 5 eggs today./ Good Friday.   I washed & Elbert went Huron & got a good mess of fish & he came home & cleaned them,  I got the potatoes & fry pan ready & when he got fish cleaned, I had everything done   we fried fish & had dinner   Elbert hung all the cloths out on the linie & wind was N. east, but changed to South, & all but the handkercheifs & rags, dried out side.   Elbert spaded some,  he had to dip fish this morning & so he’s so tired tonight,   was a fine day & tonight air is damp, Keeps ground wet & cold.   I thank God for His mercies & Kindness   We are as He says so stuborn & want to do things in such a hurry, but, God don’t do things like we do most things.  He takes His time, some times we must be tested, to see if we will be true to Him, for so many times people promise, then say they can’t endure it any longer While God is patient & enduring,  help I pray before it’s to late  Jesus to call to Thee & live for Thee.  Now got supper with only a little of my help & now he’s in bed & I’m going to my bed soon;  I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things & thank Thee for taking care of us today Amen. 

Sat. April 4. 1953./ 6. eggs today./ Elbert received his check & went to Vermilion & bought the grocerys $31.72 cents worth & I have to give him 15.86 for half of the food & he eats it or most of it & I have to give him  2.80 for milk   that will be a total of $18.66 cents    it rained few showers & sun  shone, bright between times   I swept & darned & patched socks & underwear Elberts’ & fixed garter on my corset & done dishes & mixed chicken for balls & cooked & sweat.   my feet hurt me so bad   Elbert washed chicken & put part to cook, & ground part for the balls & he is feeling all tired out also   his arm pains him bad   A. clerk a little woman in Krogers store, sent me a choclate Rabbit about 8 ins. high.   I don’t know her & it was such a kind & thoughtful thing, for her to remem-ber me.   I thank Thee Jesus & for all things & am so glad you loved me & saved my soul   I hope to go to sunrise prayermeeting in the morning With Thy help.

Sun. April 5. 1953./ page. 3067./ 4. eggs today./ Christ Our Saviour rose from the grave today, Glory to God I praise Thee Jesus Thou art Wonderful strengthen my faith that I may be like Thee.  Oh how sorry, I wasn’t able to be in church.  Was partly Cloudy today & not very cold.   Elbert was feeling rather bum & not to good today,  he felt so tired,  had some vertebra out in his neck & he had a bad elbow,   I don’t know if he sprained it or has arthritis  it’s the flesh or muscle,  I don’t know.

Mon. April 6. 1953./ 5. eggs today./ Well I didn’t do much today   crocheted an edge on to a Kercheif to give to the woman that sent me a rabbit for Easter, hollow Chalkit as Martha use to say.   Elbert’s talking of going to the store & post office tomorrow, & sell 5 or 6 doz. of eggs.   I darned his socks Sat. & mended his union suit & I have to mend his winter suits so they can be laid away untill next Fall.   Elbert planted 2 more rows of potatoes today.   I should cut his hair today   guess he forgot it,  I did.,   he fixed the toilet seats today   nails had rotted off, he thought it wouldn’t take very long, but took & hour or so.   My feet have pained me so bad all day,   I scoured & cleaned up roaster & fry pan, water stew pan & two other stew pans & cooked two meals, made baking Powder biscuits for dinner & Chicken balls & gravey & broccolie,   had warmed up supper potatoes & frankforters & tomatoes   I thank Thee Dear Heavenly Father for all the many blessings Thou hast given us,   help us not to be selfish, I ask, in Jesus name.   I Praise Thee & thank Thee for saving my soul & giving me strength for each day & for brother & pray he may be saved also.   Glory to God in the Highest I Praise Thee Jesus.   Wind N. East & cold.   Elbert said some beans & peas were on top the ground & peas were sprouted,  it’s rather cold for garden things to grow.  Wish I could just do a little in the garden & plant my flowers.   Hope we can go to prayermeeting Thurs.   No mail. 

Tue. April 7. 1953/ 6. egg today./ Elbert went to Vermilion  no plants & I did my wash & 1. blanket & got them all dry  Elbert hung big pieces out side & now I have dishes done & Listen to Rev Buser

Tue. April. 7. 1953./ page. 3068./ 6. eggs this day./ read & studied my bible & folded rags & now I’m on my way to bed.   It’s been a nice day, N. east all day & damp,   sun shone cold & white as ice, setting red tonight;  clothes were just right to iron when Elbert took them from the line.   I thank God in Jesus Name for all our many blessings & pray He will use me for His work & help me to go & testify & I want to. Amen.

Wed. April. 8. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ Well I didn’t do much today   only what was necessary.   We received nice letter from Audrey.   Bonney Bell had her baby April 2, 1953. (it’s a mistake some how) for, no, I guess I didn’t read it right it is Thurs. morning April 2. & all are O.K.   she didn’t say, “boy or girl.”  Glad they are O.K. & I do thank God in Jesus Name for taking care of them & for Audrey letting me Know.   I Praise Thee Jesus.   Been N. east cold damp wind.   Elbert spaded a lot & is so terribly tired tonight   I wish he didn’t work so hard, that is to do to much at a time,   he has planted 8 rows of potatoes 5 short & 3 long.  peas beans & corn. & spaded a patch for strawberries.   Elbert gave Clayton some fish all cleaned & he wouldn’t take any money for the half way job the boys done & he gave him 2 live chicken runts   I don’t Know what we’ll do with them, & 3 parsnips that’s nice.   tonight it’s thundering & lightening not much rain,  I am reading & going to bed.   We had heavy frost last night & little snow balls or ice in rain tonight.   Oh, Jesus, I thank Thee Thou art & Praise Thee for ever & ever Amen. 

Thurs. April 9. 1953./ 7. eggs today./ I haven’t done much again today   feet hurt me so bad   seems as if I can’t endure it,   but I have to, for When Jesus heals us He expects us to come to Him when anything’s wrong with us & & He’s never in a big hurry like we are & we don’t have the patients we ought have,   so after such a long time, when the church folks had prayed in doubt, I was so miserable I did sin,  I went to a foot Dr. & he padded my foot & punched the bone clear out of place,   now, I have to suffer untill Jesus sets me free.   I went to several who claimed to have the Gift of healing,   but didn’t receive the healing & each time I think perhaps this Dr or that might help me,   I hear the Spirit say, Jesus is able,   so, I must trust & will wait, & may all the Glory be His forever & ever Amen.   I thank Thee for all things great or small.   I thank Thee for the card today from Audrey.  God bless her & save her I pray.

Thurs. April. 9. 1953./ page. 3069/ 7. eggs this day./ I went to prayer meeting tonight   wasn’t many there as last Thurs but Jesus was there & blessed us,   I Praise Him & trust all things work out for His Good & Glory.   It’s been a beautiful day.   We had a thunder & lightening storm from nine oclock untill after midnight & a heavy shower about 2-a-m   Wind was S. west untill noon then went N. east.   was warm & breeze was cool   Elbert went to Vermilion & sold only 1 doz. eggs for 60 cents   he has 4. or 5. more.   I was out, for an hour or so   we hunted for the spring from prunning shears, but, we didn’t fine it.   Elbert was also trying to get dirt fixed up for berries,  he’s so tired again tonight.

Fri. April 10. 1953./ 4. eggs today./ Been a windy, puffy wind all last night & it hailed & poured rain & it thundered & lightened then cleared off & the wind came in heavy puffs   been colder & dark & cloudy   sun peeked through 2 or 3 times just for a few seconds & was cloudy all rest of the day & tonight,  the wind isn’t quite so strong tonight   Elbert has been in the house most of the day.   Well I didn’t do only my daily round   didn’t feel able & I received a letter from Mary Vidowich Lorain Co. Home asking me to please come & get her   she sent 2-1. dollar bills for gas,   Oh God What shall I do?   I pray you will help me to Know,   I’m so sorry   I haven’t an-other room so she can come for a few days,   I know it must be terrible in such a place,   Help me Jesus to Know & what to do.   I thank Thee Jesus.   I thank Thee & Praise Thee for all things, Amen. 

Sat. April. 11. 1953./ 5. eggs today./ Elbert, went to Huron  diped fish & strained Himself in lower part of bowels & it pains him bad to get up or down & as if that wasn’t enough he went out & spaded in the garden,   I’m trusting God will heal him & that he will Keep his word not to do it again.   I baked 2 loaves graham bread & 2 tins white biscuits & washed a very few cloths & rags & got them all dried in the house & my feet & legs are huming tonight   cloudy all morning  clearing off this afternoon  cool nights,   I had Elbert take 6 fish a little piece of brown bread & 2 biscuits over to Mr. & Mrs. Douglas,  they had just got home had been to Mr. Jefferies funeral at Shinrock,   he was manager of Shirock Elevator. for 20. yrs.   I thank THee Jesus for all things & Praise Thee forever Amen

Sun. April 12. 1953./ page. 3070./ 5. eggs today./ I got my check yesterday & I thank God in Jesus Name I can have it   Well Elberts been feeling bad,  he strained hisself in lower abdomen abdomen & I don’t Know how he did it, I thought he might have done it dipping [?] fish & the lift was to much,  he said he didn’t feel it untill he was spading, but he showed it when he came home with the fish his face looked drawn & tired & he wasn’t as jovial as usual,  he says, today it’s better, but he puts his hand on his bowels as he gets up from his chair & looks as if he is sick.   It’s only been a yr. since he was sewed up, God help him   I ask in Jesus Name & I thank kTHee & give Thee the praise for ever & ever.    We didn’t get to go to Church,  have been home allday   We listened to sermons & Hymns & Ashtabula Station, WI.C.A. had lots of Hymns & that sang them as we use to   I don’t enjoy them fixed over, I like the good old fashion times.   We listened to Rev. Buser, he had about 15 minutes of earnest talking.   I thank & Praise God my Heavenly Father, that He has saved my soul & keeps me & helps me to un-derstand his word & corrects me, when I’m wrong.  I do love Thee Jesus more than all else, Blessed Jesus.  help me to Keep the Victory over all things through Thee, Amen.  It’s been a cool damp drizzly day.   Apricots golden bells myrtle -white voilets are in bloom.

Mon. April, 13. 1953./ 4. eggs today./   Didn’t do much today.   Received letter from Audrey, she says can’t take her money with her & she might as well help others but, I don’t want to give to me,  she has Martha & her children to give, to, I pray God will bless her for all the many things she does for us,   I love each one of my brothers & sisters Nephews & Neices & Cousins & all their families. & they use to come often, when I could prepare good meals & they could come in set & eat & get up & go & I could do up the dishes & clean up the muss, but now, they just talk about coming in their letters,   I can’t hardly wait on myself & Elbert, & he feels the same as I, not able to hardly do his usual chores & the few extras & garden work.   He hates to think of going or driving that far,  he told me tonight;  He’s getting to dread going to Vermilion.   It was cloudy most of the morning, but sunshone all the afternoon, although it was partly cloudy.   Cold N. east wind & is still puffy.   Radio says frost again tonight.   I have to try to wash blankets tomorrow with Elbert’s help.   my feet are so bad   I hate to think of being on them so long.   Oh God I Praise Thee, Amen. 

Tue. April. 14. 1953./ Page. 3071./ 4. eggs today./ Well, I wrote a letter to Audrey one to Marry Vedowich & a card to Nellie, one to Mrs. Bracket one to Inez Hunt & one to Shaw tractor co. & Elbert went to Ver-milion  got some food  cashed my check & I gave him 20.00 for the food,  he spent 14.00 he said he bought to bags of Maine potatoes to use the eyes for seed,  he got me a money order for Audrey $3.65 cents for thread & Kercheif.   I can’t do that very often,  I have $5.00 for Church & $10.15 for gas $1.50 for light bill & there is one or two other things & I wont have any for my shoes, or hat.   While Elbert was gone I washed my blankets  had them all washed but one & I finnished that before we ate dinner, 4 all wool & 2 cotton all heavy blankets, he helped me wring out the last 2.  & he helped me get them on the line   they dried good & I thank Thee Jesus, there was a South breeze when I hung the first one’s out & then changed to North before we hung the last ones up   the sun was quite warm & they dried good   I aired them over the stove & now I have my bed made up clean again & have supper dishes done & I’m going to read & go to bed   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus & pray we both go to prayer meeting Thurs night.   We listened to Rev Buser tonight, I’ve had such queer pains & I’m at a loss to know how any one could get into my room & the things that are said.   I got up feeling as if I’d had a heavy drug heavy head & it ached for two days,  a couple of black & blue spots each side of a needle mark, fresh, on my arm some times on my legs or on my body & they itch so unbearably, my right leg has pained me two so bad and dark yellow spots on it & my left breast looked as if the blood had been sucked to the surface & hurt me two.  for a long time my rectum was so sore & hurt me so bad & ,   now, I feel as if I were raped,  I got to find a way out of this some how   I sleep with my door locked & bolted & he’s angry about it, says if I got sick he couldn’t get in,   Well, I’ve a good reason to be angry, not Knowing how any one can get in & my condition,   I feel there is something wrong & I’d like to Know   It makes me feel as if I could beat the daylights out of who ever is to blame & some of the things said  I hate & don’t know just what to do but some thing has to be done & soon.   I wonder how he hurt his abdomen, he’s told 2 

Tue. April. 14. 1953./ page. 3072./ 4 egg this day./ or 3 storys about it.   I’d like to have a Dick on this job, I sure think it would be O.K.  No one seems to care to help a person, if you are honest they hate you,   I pray God will help me solve this trouble   He helped me to find out when Dan was doping Frank’s coffee & I know he can help me now.   I got the bulbs I sent for but the vine or straw berries haven’t come yet.   I thank & Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost for ever, Amen.

Wed. April 15. 1953./ 6. eggs today./ Been sick all day weak & shakey    didn’t eat only little toast & tea tonight. & I darned 1. pr. socks last night & made a pillow slip today by hand & mended two winter union suits & put them away.   & now I have to do my reading & go to bed,  seemed as if I couldn’t sit up all day.   Elbert’s feeling better,  that is the soreness has gone from his abdomen,  but today there’s been a bone out in his neck all day, so that’s been miserable & he hasn’t been able to do anything out side,   it’s rained in showers all after noon, from S. east cold & little ice pellets part time.   Sun shone for awhile this morning, but before noon it clouded fast & begin to rain & is at it still at -9-30-p-m. but still it don’t take much fire to keep damp & chill out.   I thank kTHee Jesus for taking care of me & Thou healed me & now I pray Thou will keep me free & help to keep me true to Thee in every way & us me for Thee.    I thank, Praise Thee for saving my soul & all the many healings & blessing & I pray & Thank Thou art, & ever will be.  Glory to Thee for ever & ever. Amen. 

Thurs. April. 16. 1953./ 5. eggs today./ Another cold windy day & the fire feels good   Elbert went to Drug store sale & bought 2 bottles alcohol for 80 cents 2 bottles  Mi. mouth & throat wash 70 cents 4 wash rags 36 cents & he got a piece of ham 3.00 & steaks 1.00,   Oh that’s terrible how can we eat, & think of the price,   Strong wind N. West, I feel bad yet,  but better than yesterday;   I missed going to prayer meeting  wonder if they missed me,  I trust Jesus, that they will pray for me,  for I know Thou will hear and ans-wer prayer,   I thank Thee & give all praise & Glory to Thee for ever & ever & pray you will show me whats wrong, teach us both to live, for Thee & do Thy Will & ways. Amen.   To cold for Elbert to work outside,   I wasn’t able.  to work  took care of beds & that’s all,  I’m in bad condition so weak   I tremble all over   hope I find out soon whats the cause of all this, there’s is a cause & God & Jesus Knows,   I love Them.

Fri. April. 17. 1953./ Page. 3073./ 3. eggs today./ Been another dark cloudy day  sun only peeked through for a few seconds & not clear at that.   Elbert tried to spade,  he got a little piece done at south end of hen house.  to cold damp & windy to work out side   it rained light showers every few minutes all day & snow light flurry snow late this after noon & once or twice this morning   I received the Vine I sent for today & it looks terrible but I put it in a pot of dirt & pray God will help it to grow & be beautiful,   it was crushed & leaves broken   I put it in water for a while & then fix a pot of dirt & puddle in it & set it in the dark or on the floor untill it starts to grow again.   I received a card from Inez Hunt,   but, none from Nellie & the girls.   I owe Jean & Loura Ann each a letter   I must try & send them each one.   The Digest came.  also this morning   Elbert reads it & seldom tells me when it comes   I see he has five of them in a pile.   I’m feeling some better & trust God will in Jesus Name set me free & help me to do His work.  I Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost & thank Them for all things. Amen.

Sat. April. 18. 1953./ 5. eggs today./ Well I did out part of my washing & Elbert did his & we got them all dry.   & just be-fore Elbert was done with his last shirt who should come in, but Eileen,   I was all in, but I got the sup-per while Elbert finished & we had white fish, potatoes creamed  bread & butter & sweet pickles & tea   she enjoyed her meal & Elbert took her clear back to Linwood where she is staying with a young couple   I can’t remember their name,   she give Eileen 5.00 a week & takes care that Eileen spends it as she should,   she helps her buy her cloths & she made Eileen a very pretty suit & its washable she said  it had been washed & it looked like new.   I’m so glad Jesus, for answering my prayer, to see she got into a good home & she has,  it seems from what she says, at any rate she looks better & is feeling better,   Oh, I do thank THee Jesus & pray Thou will guide & keep her all the way.   I Praise Thee & thank Thee, Glory to God in the highest.   Well, I’m so sorry I got to much Clorox in the water & Elbert has coughed & had to blow his nose & it seem to hurt his nose & throat   I told him to let out most of the wash water & put in the hot water & some cold, but, he just put in the other water & didn’t let out the other & so I’m to blame he says.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things for ever, Amen.

Sun. April. 19. 1953./ 4 eggs today./ took picture in snow./Well its been a great day.   I got up & gave Elbert 2 anacins at 3-a-m., he said it was the Clorox that made him cough & sneeze, but at last the spirit showed me he had taken a cold, as I had thought when he first got home from fish house,   he was out on the dock helping fishermen putting baskets for them to fill & pulling filled ones out of the way,   he got to coughing so bad I got up & I was feeling so bad myself  seemed as if I couldn’t get up & drag myself around,   but, I crushed the anacins & heat wath & gave them to him,   he didn’t want to drink only half the water,   I waited a few minutes & told him to drink the rest of the water,   he grumbled & said now he’d get up & have another chill, & a few more things such as that   then he drank the water & covered up head & ears & I crushed another anacin & left it in the spoon to give him an hour or so later,   but, he slept & didn’t take it untill he got up this morning & he felt lots better than he ever expected to this -a-m   I ask Jesus to do that for I didn’t feel able & He did, Praise His Blessed Holy Name & it rained & then at noon it snowed & the trees were so pretty   look like Christmas & then melted   I took some pictures while the snow was thick, it has snowed & melted 3 times today & tonight   it is at it again,  ground is white again & everything else.   We were home & listened to sermons all day on radio & most of them were good   Billy Graham Preaches as if he on fire for the Lord,  he preaches the truth & says if the shoe fit put it on & if it pinches turn your whole heart to God.   Oh God, help us to live closer to Thee I thank Thee for Thy care & mercy, but, trust I may do more for Him to prove I’m just a little worthy   but I know I’m a long ways from being perfect alll though I like to be perfect & holy as He is,   I Praise Thee Jesus for answering prayer & I’m trusting for convertion healing & filling of the Holy Spirit Glory to God; Hallelujah.   I’m so weak & miserable yet & trusting in God’s help. Amen.

Mon. April. 20. 1953./ 5 eggs today/  Weather same as yesterday, snowed & melted. twice & then laid white blanket for tonight mostly cloudyt moon peeking out once in a while, pale & eely quite cold   hope it wont freeze lots of gardens & fruit trees froze last night.  No mail.   I’ve felt rather weak & all in today.  but Praise God in Jesus Name for His Love & care Amen.

Tue. April. 21. 1953./ Page. 3075./ 6. eggs today./ I wrot a card to Audrey, Martha, Jean & Ella Jane, last night & gas Co. & today we received a letter from Audrey and a card from Nellie & I’ve ans. Nellie’s card.   I did the iron ing   Elbert went to Huron but no fish,  he got some meat instead.   he cleaned stove top, the saucer & grates,  I swept and helped with meals today.   I can hardly drag tonight.   I thank  & praise God, for our blessings in Jesus Name.   I do hope we go to prayer meeting  Thurs. night.   Oh God, have Mercy on me a siner.  It’s been a beautiful day, for which I am also thankful. 

Wed. April. 22. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ Elbert went to Vermilion & mailed cards & letter & got a little food & I had just had a little sleep all night so I didn’t feel as if I could then he got dinner,  he cleaned top of stone Tue.  he don’t feel very well, back hips legs & arms head & neck & now his feet. Well I did my daily round, & wrote a letter to Audrey. sent her the money order. & to kruse Nurseries,  plant was dead & card to mrs. Gall, Mrs. Hunt, & Court House to see what become of tax receipt. & crocheted a little & hope to bake bread tomorrow.   Now, I Praise God for all our blessing & pray He will help me go to church tomorrow evening.   Today’s Ella Janes birthday,  she’s 34 yrs. old.  I love Thee Jesus, Holy & True.   Been a nice day, but strong wind & puffy alday.  wind died out tonight & partly cloudy.   Moon’s half full.  

Thurs. April 23. 1953./ 5. eggs today.   Well it’s been a wonderful day.  I couldn’t bake yeast cake  was spoilt so I did the washing & Elbert’s wash-ing also & I hung them out side & they dried good,  there was a N & little east, breeze & sun was warm, so every thing got dry good & I put them away & took a bath & dressed for Church, While Elbert went to Vermilion sold 2 doz. 60 cents per doz.eggs   got a little food & I had soup hot when he got back & we ate & drank & he brought me some water then went to Huron,    he dipped fish & they gave him 1 bucket of 1/4 of another bucket  we ate broth & then he cleaned, white fish & catfish for us & 22 or 23 for Brods   & took a good mess to Mrs. Kilbride & he gave Douglas & the other man that help him with his car what they wanted & we still have a few left to be cleaned.   I hope we can take Harry Miller some & Miss Clark & Mrs. Sprunk.   The Preacher would have liked

Thurs. April. 23. 1953./ page. 3076./ 5. eggs this day./ some, but, Elbert thought Rev. Dear said he wasn’t very fond of fish, but Elbert hadn’t understood,  he likes them fresh but if they are strong he can’t eat them.   Well, we went to church & Elbert set in the car & slept he got some cream & we had it & hot tea when we got home,  Now Elbert is in bed, & I am going to mine   We had a good meeting & I felt God’s Power & blessing,   Rev. Dear ask me to dismiss the meeting, somehow,   I felt he would,  I’m glad I could & Pray God will strengthen & help me to do His Will in Jesus Name.   Keep my tongue from speaking evil & my lips for speaking guil.   I thank & Praise Thee. Amen.   I cut Elberts hair today.

Fri. April 24. 1953./ 5. eggs today./  Been quite cloudy & thick & tried to rain tonight   I haven’t felt able to be on my feet today, so didn’t do much today,   I pray & trust I’ll feel better tomorrow I ask in Jesus Name, Amen.   I thank Thee Jesus more than I’ll ever be able to tell & May all the Glory be Thiine for ever & ever    Thou are the Dearest friend I’ve ever had   Keep me close, I pray,   I love Thee most of all.   I darned socks & crochet a little but it was to dark to do much,  Elbert cleaned the fish he had left & he got the milk & took a few fish up to Harvath’s & got a bu. of apples,  Mr. Harvath is sick & she says he don’t get out much any more,   she thinks he has cancer.   Elbert cultavated his garden today & he got cramps in his ribs over his heart,   he does to much a one time.   He gets up early & he lookoed so tired as he slept in his chair for a few minutes after dinner,   his back is bad & pains him a lot.   We received card from Audrey today & she says she’s so tired she’s counting the day before vacation time,   I hope she finds something to help her feel more strong & ablebodied,   I think it’s iron beef & wine.

Sat. April. 25. 1953/ 7. eggs today./ Well it’s been a beautiful day & I went out to the south garden where Elbert was planting a few peas, he has it cultivated & I looked around & he dug a few greens & I cleaned them as he dug them then I came back to the house & put them in water & then swept & wiped up floor   I was terribly all in & he warmed potatoes & beans & ate supper   I got to much salt down & so been

Sat. April 25. 1953/page. 3077./ 7 eggs this day./ going with less to eat & drink today.   Received nice card from Jean Ann & her Bill,   It’s looked as if it would rain all after noon & it’s 11-30-p-m & it rained & then hailed   eased off & hailed some more & then it rained a good shower.   Elbert fixed bird bath & the birds were all so happy, they all came & took a drink & looked at it from all sides.   it was warm & nice out today.   We still Keep a little fire    We use wood days & coal at night.   I thank Thee Jesus for Thy Love & care of us & trust we’ll all be Thine   Glory, Glory, Hallelujah, I Praise Thee forever & ever. Amen.

Sun. April. 26.1953./ 3. eggs today./ Dark day,   I felt so bad I didn’t get up untill 3-p-m.  & my feet & legs still ach, swelling not quite so bad as it was yesterday.   Well it rained hard last night & hailed twice & tonight it just rained in showers & Radio says same for tomorrow   I had a queer “dream” seem I went to Vermilion to morning services & there were quite a few there & the had placed a few chairs between altar & front row of seats with backs toward altar & Mrs West Sr. & Mrs. Lindy West & 2 or 3 other women were before me.   I was the 4 or 5 chair toward center isle & we stood up & the Minister a man ask us to all pray & He was praying all so,  the Lord torched me & I shouted Praise the Lord, Glory Hallelujah,  they began moving out to center isle & I slipped down on my Knees & began to pray & Minister said be careful not to touch her    move around her & after a long time I stood up & some how got around to the altar & he said you are truly God’s child   go to the other church & help them all you can & God will bless you & then, just before we went in to the service, I had to babies  one that could walk & one about 10 months old   a woman gave them to me & said they drank something & it made them sick,   I don’t know what to do    I sent Dorthy Lindy’s West to get the Minister & she didn’t come back,  will you keep them while I go? so I took them & prayed God to help them throw up all of what had made them sick & the baby threw up first & then the other one   then they smiled at me & there mother came back & said the Minister said, go back & get them   they are all right & I said they both threw up what ever it was they drank & they are O.K. now,   she looked at me rather queer  took them & went.

Sun April. 26. 1953./ page 3078/ 3. eggs this day./ away with out a word looking at me as if she loathed me   the rest look at me the same way,   But the Minister said after he had talked to me, while they were getting back to there seats, then he said this woman is a real child of God,  Why do you reject her?  she has been ill in soul & body,  how many of you treated her as you would your own   hold up your hand;  but no one help up there hands,   I felt so hummilated, he dismiss the congregation & a few came & said they were sorry,   but, not Myrtle & so I left feeling sorry for them.   I do feel bad be-cause I’m not able to praise God in spirit & because they don’t bother to come to see me & act superior  as if they were superior to me, ignore me.   I Pray God will forgive & help us all to live as He wants us to live.   Oh God, fill me & heal me in Jesus Name I ask  I thank Thee Amen.

Mon. April.27. 1953./ 5 eggs today./ Elbert split a little wood & covered the peas that’s above the dirt with paper for radio says frost before morning & he was up to Huron for meat & paid light bill 1.50 & I gave him 4.00, I 2.00 belongs to Mrs. Vedovich & 2.00 I had saved for the light bill.   Received card from Erie Co treasure saying my tax receipt would soon be here.   I Praise Thee Jesus & hope to go to meeting tomorrow evening   I love Thee & pray I may do Thy will in all ways for Thy Glory. Amen.   It’s been another puffy windy night & day    it rained in showers last night,  wind’s died out & quite cold. fire feels good.

Tue. April. 28. 1953/ 8. eggs today./ Frank Babcock’s birthday, he would be 71. yrs. old.   I baked 2 loaves of Brown & two tins white bread biscuits today & I’m all in   I wanted to go to church but Elbert’s back & hips have made him about sick for last few days   I got to much salt & my feet & legs have been terrible,   but God gives me enough strength some how to keep me going.   Received dard from Audrey & one from Miss. Clark, she sick & I do not wonder.   I pray God will in Jesus Name keep me & help me in all the ways I need.   There always seems to be some one ready to try to do evil by me no matter how Kind I’m to them,   Well , my slate is clean & I thank God   He keeps me in Jesus Name.   God helps us,  we are all sinner,  I do try so hard to live a clean true life & Jesus Knows  He sees & hears   Praise the Lord,  Glory to His Name.

Tue. April. 28. 1953./ page. 3079./ 8. egg this day./ I thank Thee Jesus for all my many blessings & Pray for Thy help in every thing   God be blessed forever & ever, Amen.   It’s been another Cloudy day   sun only shines through once in a while.   trees are trying to bloom & all the world in a desperate struggle & tonight a misty rain, no frost last night & it’s warmer tonight so hope from now on it wont freeze, although, it was freezing for this & next mo. for weather. 

Wed. April 29. 1953./ 6. eggs today./ Elbert went to Vermilion  mailed a card to Audrey & one to Kruce Nursery & he got a little meat to fry & boil & took a doz eggs to Harry Miller & a piece of brown bread   & he was happy to get them   the nurse was there & she took care of them & then Elbert came back,   the postman came   blew his horn & when he came back from over the track I waved to him & then went out & got the box Audrey sent with crochet thread big ball  6 handkercheifs & several balls of thread for Kercheifs & some Oxolise bulbs & 2 begonia bulbs.   I planted them after I soaked them a little;  but no strawberry plants yet.   Elbert mailed the gardinia plant back today cost 6 cents.   Been partly Cloudy & chilly damp wind,  puffy & quite strong   rained last night & a train went west with ends & tops covered with snow.   I am sorry we didn’t get off to Church to day.   I prayed & prayed yesterday for Elbert that God would take away his misery & He did,   Elbert came in at sup-per time & said pains were all gone & he felt good   then I told him I’d prayed all after noono for him & it was so, that God had heard & answered prayer & so I’m sorry we didn’t get up to Church tonight,   but, I trully hope to go Thurs. night.   Glory to God   I Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost for ever & ever, Amen, Amen.

Thurs. April. 30. 1953/3. eggs today./ They do say a bad begining a good ending & I pray it will be a good ending   Glory to God  I Praise Father Son & Holy Ghost   We went to Church & I got so blessed, Praise THee Jesus help me to help Elbert & I’m trusting Thou to turn him have mercy & save us  heal & fill us I thank Thee Jesus all the Glory be Thine forever & ever Amen & Amen.   Rained a little & sun shone a little   not cold out   frogs are croaking in good shape tonight.   Elbert killed a snake Wed.  he got us some cream on way home & we had cream with strawberry jam, soda crackers & hot tea.   Praise God    Oh Glory hallelujah.   Elbert went to Vermilion  & sold 4 doz. eggs 2.40 . Received card from Audrey.

Fri. May. 1. 1953./ page. 3080./ 3. eggs today./ Well, I got my washing done & it dried good out doors   warm S. breeze & hot sun,   I didn’t get all of Elbert’s clothes,  his union suit, work shirt, sleepers, Kercheifs & socks.   Well we hope to do them tomorrow.   I made soup for supper   I cooked rice then added a can of Dinty Moore’s stew & a piece of butter & it was good   we washed & dressed & went to Church & the Lord blessed me & I thank Him & those of His who prayed for me   there are several Who pray for me  bless them Lord God of Hosts & we are trusting for souls & pray Thou will touch them & give them there spiritual sight in Jesus Name Amen & Amen.   We Praise Thee Jesus Not just for our healing but for the things Thou doth show us.   Help me to be worthy & to be a clean vessel for Thy use.  & to do Thy Will & Thy way,   fill me with Thy Spirit the Holy Ghost to over flowing,   give me strengh & power & courage, Glory to God, Hallelujah   I praise Thee   Keep all harmful lusts from me & put Satin far away from me,  Glory, Glory, I love Thee Jesus. 

Sat. May. 2. 1953./ 6 eggs today/ We had some dust from a dust storm from some where last night   top of the car was covered thick with it   then it started to rain big drops & that was how Elbert discovered it.   we were up to Huron to Church,  they prayed for me & I felt a hot wave of heat go through me from head to toe   I Praise God & Jesus & trust for the fullfillment of His promise Glory to His Name,  I pray He will give me more strength & power  Glory, Glory Hallelujah, Amen. Amen.   I thank Thee Jesus & give Thee all the Glory for ever & ever.   It’s been a fine day   warm sun & cold N east breeze.   I’ve been so tired I sweat terribly for these many days now.  I slept late & then got up & ate dinner.   Elbert got up early  cultivated awhile  then killed the 2 hens Clayton Brode gave him & he scalded & picked & schinged & dressed & put them on to cook & he got dinner & did several other things   & I swept & took care of beds & rooms & wiped up floors & washed out Elberts union suit & hung up all my raags & dried them & now I have to mend his suit a little & then go to bed,   Elbert got the supper & poor boy he’s dog tired   I receaive card from Nellie & letter from Eileen.   Nellie’s been having bad cold   I pray God will heal her so completely she wont have colds any more.   We received our strawberry plants Fri. & sorted them & put ’em in cans of water & they are freshened up good today.   they sent me 3 likoris lycoris bulbs & they look good,  hope they send me a nice Gardenia vine.   I pray they will & thank thee Jesus.   Glory to God. 

Sun. May. 3. 1953./ page. 3081./ 5 eggs today./ We went to Church tonight & I was so filled with the Spirit but couldn’t talk with other toungs of which I hope to be able soon to do Glory Hallelujah,  I Praise Father Son & Holy Ghost forever & ever, Amen   It’s been a beautiful day, I took a walk out around the back yard & look at the trees  flowers   N. East wind & hot sun   We let hens out while we were lookiing about & shut them in when we came back,  they didn’t want to go back,   but, they went, grumbling along.   Was nice out only wind was cold.   I ment to have written Audrey a card & Nellie but was tired when we came back in   I cook-ed some rhubarb & took pt to the preachers   I was filled partly with the Spirit tonight   I trust God will fill me soon   I thank Thee & praise Thee Jesus Blessed Pure True & Holy. 

Mon. May 4. 1953./ 5. eggs today/  I washed today & I washed my sleip & dress   it didn’t fade & ironed just fine.   One of the women from the Church  Sister ____ came & took Elbert & I to Church tonight & Sister & Brother Dear & the other Minister Galous or some such Name & the little Dear Brough us home,   it was raining.   I got so full of the Spirit, but don’t think I talked in Spirit when I came to myself I was on the floor & Praising Jesus.   Glory to his Name.   We had a good teaching of the Gospel explained so any one could understand it,   It was a nice day,   I dried the clothes out side & they all got dry even Elberts sleepers & union suit.  & I was washed & dressed & ready to go when Mrs. ____ came   I thank & praise God in Jesus Name for all things Amen.   Elbert got his check & a few groceries & took car back to garage & left it to be repaired & Mr. West Sr. brought him home  visited with Elbert an hour or so & then went home,  he said they had a hundred & four to Sunday School Yesterday & 48 to Church,  God Bless their efforts in Jesus Name, Amen.

Tue. May. 5. 1953./ page 3082./ 5. eggs today./ Been a nice rainy day, sun did shine for a little while I wanted to go out but grass was so wet,  Elbert said ground turned over good he spaded a small place he said for parsnips & he hopes to get to Vermilion in the morning   I am anxious about Nellie   Pray she gets O.K. soon.   We had 2 letters one from Audrey & One from Marry Vedovich Poor soul she wants to get out of the county home for a while.   I hope we can,   but, I don’t know.  Audrey said she’s to tired & she & Martha worried about Jean who isn’t well.   Jean & Bill are coming home on the 20th.  for a few day & thinks they will come & bring her out & see us,   Well I hope they can, but there’s usually to many other things & take up there mind & time.   Well, it got so thick & fogy we could-‘nt see only the outlines of the Elem tree & hardly that & the evergreens close to the house at 10-p-m.  We had to shut the house up,  couldn’t breath that fog,  it choked us, was quite warm out & the ground was steaming Where John Snyder was plowing   Sat & Mon. about 4-p-m birds began to desert & no traffic on roads or in air.   I Praise Thee Jesus for my salvation & many healings,   Thou are pure Holy & Truth itself,   I pray Thou will cleans me & make me worthy today in Thy Sight forever & ever, Amen.   I’m still feeling happy in my soul & Praising God from Whom all blessing flow. 

Wed. May. 6. 1953./ 5 eggs today./ Elbert walked to Brode’s for the milk & then he worked in the Garden & planted a few things broccoli, (squash green & white strips) & a few cucumbers & cabbage seed.   Tried to rain today   no mail today   Nice day & I went out to the West garden with Elbert for half & hour or so & then came in & scoured fry pan & roaster & did dishes & cleaned top of stove   my feet have pained me terrible all day,   think my shoes have something to do about it.   If only I could be with miss. Willitts for a while & she could help me to understand, God help me to do Thy Will   in Jesus Name I ask.   Elbert’s car is on the bum   looks as if we’ll have to have a new one or go with out & if I get it paid for to, for I believe Audrey would loan us the money if he would be faithful in paying it back.   Well the man “& his son” came to tell Elbert the car is worse off than he though & it will cost about 75.00 to fix it, if the man that does the boring thinks it is worth fixing it got some cracks  the have to be fixed & one is bad & he is afraid it can’t be fixed.  he drove clear out here to tell Elbert,   Elbert went to Sarr’s & phoned the to the man;  Well Helen Sarr’s children are in Cleveland with the mumps. & she’s there alone. 

Wed. May. 6. 1953./ page. 3093./ 5. eggs this day/ & Rue hasn’t been home since he went to work Mon.   Elbert’s not only tired, but worried,   I’m so sorry but he don’t want me to tell untill he’s in a rut then if I can help him out, O.K.   Well I just did my usual round & aired our night cloths & I’m terribly tired.   I thank God & praise Him for all things,   Jesus Blessed Jesus   I’m trusting & believing   I give Thee all the Glory & Honor & Know Thou art Worthy Amen.   

Thurs. May. 7. 1953./ 3. eggs today./ No Mail today.   Well I got up about Noon & just got dress when Elbert called me at the door    he had been over to Vermilion Beach, Lake & sold 3 doz. eggs 60 cents per. doz. & went back to highway & a man picked him up & took him clear into Vermilion   & then he went & talked to one of Bakers man & they had a ford they had just overhauled & want 2.50.00 for it   we think we’ll try it out.  & bring our old one home   I set bread & had 2 tins white biscuits & 3 loaves of sweet bread & I’m so tired & so is Elbert   they drove clear out here to show us this one   it’s & old car & a coup, don’t look bad but I hate the change & so does he.   Well I got all the dishes except baking pans washed.   Now I’ll read & go to bed   Elbert went at 9-p-m.   I’m so sorry I can’t go to Church,  that’s some of the things in life we have to put up with.   I thank God for all our many blessing & pray all will be well with this change.   Glory to God the Father & Jesus & the Holy Ghost forever & ever Amen.   

Fri. May 8. 1953./ 6. eggs today/ Elbert phoned & told the man thats been working on his car that he would bring it back home,   I hope he wont charge to much for what he has done to it & the other man at Ford’s is coming to give us a ride & see if we want it.   I pray God will help us not to be to hasty in what we do & to help us to Know & do the right thing.   I received a letter from Kruse Nursery & they are sending me another vine.   No mail from the girls.   Wish Audrey would come out.   Well We’ll have to make our own way some how.   Was damp & Chilly air, this morning & cleared up this After noon,   I went with Elbert out to the park & he sawed s[?] of the dead limb of that apple tree in South W. corner of park & the ivy’s so thick over there.   I only watched him but my feet tired the life most out of me.  I Praise God I can walk & see yet & am trusting him for a full deliverance in Jesus Name.   Glory to God in the Highest I thank Thee Jesus   Keep me close I pray.

Sat. May. 9. 1953./ page 3084/ 6 eggs today./ Well the man was here before I got up & Elbert told him he could not swing the deal at present so he went back & sold it for cash to another man.  he said tonight he came back to tell us.   Well I don’t know what we can do, but trust God will help us   We would have to get the money if. we could borrow it & maybe we can get a new engine & us our car a while longer,   we’ll have to go & come on the buss for a while at least he will & he’s all tired out walking & worrying.   Well, he went to Vermilion & over to the man that has the car & he said he’d bring the car tomorrow   his wife had gone to a wedding & he had to take care of 7. children & then he was going to the huraue tonight & his wife takes care of the children.   Roney Eppler came to the man’s house & brought back some tools & Elbert ask him for a ride back to town  & he said he was in a hurry, so the man said he’d leave the children & take him back to town, he had to get gas anyway.  & he got a ride with Dominick “a macanic from Bakers” right to end of our road,   I thank God & Praise him for His care & pray we will get fixed up just the same.   I washed & got everything dry & Elbert put tar on part of the tree he sawed up Fri & has to finish it Mon if he can   he’s so tired out of late.   It’s been quite warm, but there’s an icy feeling in the air,   John Snyder plowed awhile on his place & Clayton & one of his boys plowed this after noon.   Elbert brought in rhubarb & I’ve got it cooked & caned 1. qt. & 2. pts. & I have dishes done & will read & got to bed, glad & sad I can’t go to Church and I’m glad for the strengh God has given me.   The bible says all things work out for the good & Glory of the Lord Praise His Name.   I do Praise Thee Jesus, trust & believe, Amen.

Sun. May. 10. 1953./ 3 eggs today./ Well, the junk man his wife & 2 of there 7. children “Mr. & Mrs. Gregg” brought our old car out, after dinner.   He’s a talker.   Well, I don’t know what we can do now,   I tried to get him to look after getting it fixed up while we could still run it but as long as it would run, he didn’t do anything & now he can worry   I’m sorry we need a car here.  but I pray God will help us.   It’s been a beautiful day.  Mrs. Gregg brought me 2. qt. cans of fruit 1. peach & 1. black berry & I give her a loaf of sweet bread & can of jelly that was going to 

Sun. May. 10. 1953./ page. 3085./ 3. eggs this day./ to sugar & some plants 5 or 6 & some tiger lillies bulbs that were about 8. ins. high.   We listened to some Radio preaching & were out side several times,   it been so warm & a N. east cool breeze. Elbert says potatoes & peas are coming up.   Brown Thrush is making her nest in honey suckle vine.  black birds & mourning doves are in ever greens & we saw 2. squirrels eating walnuts in the walnut tree.  & World is waring & looks bad.   I pray God will help me to be able to get to Church & I thank Him for my healing & give Him all the praise & Glory & Honor forever & ever Amen. 

Mon. May. 11. 1953./ 6. eggs today./ I have been suffering a severe cold & to make it worse I’ve been broke out with a rash that itches so bad seems as if I could bite it out.   When Elory Morton Prayed for the sick I thanked God for my healing,  & it’s lots better today.  & my cold also.   It was a beautiful morning & it was a nice rainy after noon   Elbert sawed some limbs off from an apple tree & peach trees & covered the cuts, he can’t stand the sawing like he has done & there is such a lot of it to be done, & he can’t even keep a deal, square in his mind   does the wrong thing each time,   he was going to buy the Ford coup & when he had it paid for he’d try to have a better one in sight & sell the Ford & get the other but he told the salesman to sell it if he could,   he wasn’t ready to buy a car,   so now we have to stay at home   I dont Know how long.   The salesman came clear out here in the morning last Sat. May 9.  to see if he wanted the car, for an-other man wanted it, if we didn’t take it.   We need a car here so bad & then he let that one slip away,    so, if I can’t be right on the job that’s how things turn out & he say, well, I’m out of money & I give him 20.00 for food & I don’t eat half that much & I pay gas, light & coal.   I sure hate this way of living,   if I could go & see & do things but it’s as if he though he has the strangle halt on me,  I have to do something about it.   I have felt heavy & logy all day,   I received a letter from Marie Kruse Nurseries & hope she will send me the vine in good shape.   We had a nice day  I received a baby card from Loura Ann Sosack Brother Fred’s daughter,  she had a baby girl born April 24, 1953.  she has Named her, “Margaret Ethel Sosack;   I hope they are well   She had card mailed out May. 3. & we only got it today May. 11.   I thank THee & Praise Thee Jesus for all things. Amen.

Tue. May. 12. 1953./ Page. 3086./ t. eggs today./ Been a nice rainy day & I was out where Elbert was mowing the grass & weeds,   he took out some of the dry stalks & grass from among the flowers,  he mowed the paths between showers.   I’m sick & I can’t figure for the life of me what’s wrong,   I’m broke out as if I’d been in the ivy.  but I haven’t & the queer thing about it is, it’s in a ring right where I sit on the can,   I use clorox in can, but have been very careful to see it’s thoroughly cleaned   it came on my arm first just like a scratch, it rises in a blister & a liquid comes out, like water & my stomach gripes & pains & burns & I am burning as if I had a terrible fever   I’m trusting God will in Jesus Name take it & the Cause, all from me.   I will Thee all the praise & Glory   Thou art Merciful & have been so kind & Gracious to me   I’ll never be able to repay, only Testify & Praise Thee,   We received our checks today and a letter from Audrey & one from Marry Vedovich   she wants to come to me so bad,   but now, we don’t even have the car to use,   I am so sorry;   Well Texas is having her sorrows (tornadoes) & over 200 buildings thrown down on main streets & private dwellings   quite a few dead & injured.   Help us Jesus to live for Thee & do Thy Holy Will in all things great or small.

Wed. May. 13. 1953./ 5. eggs today/Received letter from Audrey  We got our checks yesterday. & Elbert went to Huron & cashed them & got some meat & fish.  he came back & I had some washing done,   I had a bad accident & had to wash my night gown, so washed my skirt 2 shirts my rags & Kercheifs & dried them in the house for it’s been another rainy day & N. east, cool,   Elbert mowed some, & tonight before dark he went over to see the man that keeps books in Lorain at Studybaker Garage so as to make arrangements to ride to Lorain with him in the mornings,   (Today was Gertie’s birthday   she was. 65. yrs. old.   he’s going for bird seeds, olive oil, & to talk to Audrey & get some food.   I don’t feel as tired as usual but so sick to my stomach every once in a while.   We received card from Nellie   she says she’ll be glad When school is out, said children had planted a lot of tomatoes.   Bonita’s working nights & that Ella Jane saw Tessie & talked to her.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for my healings & all our many blessings,   I love Thee & pray Thou will keep me close.

Thurs. May. 14. 1953./ page. 3087./ 4. eggs today/ Elbert went to Lorain with the book Keeper & his wife & Elbert clear to Colgons to studdy Baker garage & looked the cars over & said he didn’t go over Where Frank Bock was working, he’s in another shop quite a ways from there but working now, for Colgon,   he had been working for himself.   Elbert did a lot of walking & is terribly tired   he went up to Brodes for milk after he rested a while & they gave him some frozen chicken   it was still in a frozen lump when he brought it & it looked just fine & smells good  3 rumps  3 ribs. 3 necks & the ends of the wings,   it’s fat to & so nice.   Well Elbert see Audrey & talked to her at noon   she’s so tired & worried, Martha has tumer on her wrist & she says it’s bad.   Well, I know Jesus can heal & even if I do look & feel bad I still believe & know He is able & can, if she’s willing to go to Him.   God help her that she will,   I thank Thee & Praise Thee for ever & ever,  I thank Thee for all things Amen.   It has been real cold, shivery, damp & cool N. east breeze & misty & raining in showers before & since dark We received card from Martha today   Elbert got a ride from Vermilion home right to door with a man from Goance   he lives couple miles from here.   I’m trying to get Elbert to get new engine for his car & perhaps he can get another top some where,   he’ll have a better chance to look for a top if he has the car.   I pray God Will help us & I thank Him for all We have for it’s what He gives us.   I haven’t done much today,   Elbert took Audrey’s crochet books back. 

Fri. May. 15. 1953./ 3. eggs today/ It’s been & still is a beautiful morning & it now 1-30-p-m & it’s still a nice day 10-p-m & it’s been a nice day very cool breeze & we have a new moon way off toward the N. West.   I haven’t done only my daily work, except, I aired the bedding.   Wed May 13th 1953 the Lord God of Hosts gave me strength lifted me out of the despear I was in & now I feel better & aftger a lot of talking we may have the car again, so We can go to Church again & How glad & happy I am that God takes care of us,   Jesus Blessed Pure True & Holy more to be desired than silver & gold or anything on earth  I love Thee I Praise only Thee  I pray for each of Thine all over the world.

Sat. 16. May. 1953./ Page. 3088./ 4 eggs today/  Been a slow misty rain all morning & heavy fog this afternoon & tonight   Elbert went up to Huron this morning & found out he can get the car fixed,  they were coming tonight for the car but it’s raining & so they can’t work on it un-till Mon. so perhaps they’ll come Mon.   & I hope the other guy will not harm to the pieces he didn’t bring   he’s supposed to bring them back this week but he has not so far. I haven’t done much today.   No mail from any of the girls, I pray God will Keep & show them the way & save their souls, every one of them I thank Thee Jesus.   & I thank Theefor all things great & small & for my healing   give me a stronger faith & help me to help others,   & I thank THee Glory Hallelujah Praise the Lord God.   Elberts back is bad, but he mowed grass & was up to fish house & got 2 small white fish   they tasted so good for supper, he all so got piece of lamb shoulder. 

Sun. May. 17. 1953./ Franks been gone 20 yrs.  I was married 53 yrs. / 5. eggs today./ We got one little egg today.   Been thick fog rolled in over the ground in big waves so thick, part of the time we were hemed in with just the evergreens around  us, as it began to get dark the over cast broke & moon & stars came out.   rained in showers all last night & most of today.   Well I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for my healing that rash that come out on my legs & right arm was so terrible & it itched untill I felt as if I could bite it out   it was about 2 1/2 in. wide & from my hand to elbow & it was 4 in. or more wide on the back of my thigh  from Knee to bend in hip some across hips where I sat on the seat & a small or narrow strip on left thigh   some one prayed for me Wed May 13th & it begin to dry up   I thank Thee Jesus from the dept of my heart that Thou doth hear, know & see our needs & answer prayer, I thank Thee for all the prayers for me as well as for all the others in need of Thy care;  bless those who are mindful of us & give them an extra lift.   Bless all of Thine all over the world where ever they may be & help us to do more for Thee in Jesus Name, Amen.   I’ve been rubing Elbert’s back & hips nights, they hurt so bad he can hardly get up or down & walks bent over part of the time.  Well Vermilion Gregg, no bring parts of car & the Huron man didn’t come for the car today or Sat., so I wonder. 

Mon. May. 18. 1953./ page. 3089./ ___ eggs today./ Been a fine day  sun shone untill it set & then it clouded up & did lighten but I didn’t hear it thunder,   Elbert’s hip & back have been bad today & he hasn’t tried to work & the man didn’t come for the car & other one didn’t bring the parts   I hope & trust all will be well.   He’s thinking of going if he’s able to Vermilion tomorrow.   I wrote 2 cards to Audrey & one to nellie & one to Rev’s Deer’s.  Praise God for my healing  Some one prayed much for me Wed. May 13th. (on Gertie’s birthday) & I just felt the strength flood into me & I thank & Praise God for His touch & for his Children. Amen.

Tue. May. 19. 1953./ 5 eggs today./ Elbert went to Vermilion, got the parts of his engine & left them at the gas station.  he felt he couldn’t carry them & the food he bought,  he is all tired out walking, it’s hard when you are not use to it.   he rode down with the book Keeper & came back on the buss about 2-30-p-m.  We had a lunch & he help me a little,  I had potatoes ready to cook, he brought steak,   so, we had them & spinage peach sauce & bread for supper & hot tea.  & after supper he got Bob Snyder to take him to Vermilion & got the car parts   only took half hour to go & come, now he’s talking of going to Huron in the morning to see Why the man didn’t come to look after the car,  such a lot of bother, but it maybe all for some good.   I did out my washing & Elbert’s small pieces,  his sleepers, pillow slip, Spring union suit & 4 work shirts & blanket yet to be done   I don’t know if I can do them or not   I have them in a pail soaking,  Sun shone but air so damp cloths felt wet that I hung out side.   We had heavy fog last night & it did rain in heavy showers but fog stayed until 8. or 9, oclock this morning.   I thank THee Jesus & Praise Thee with all my heart for saving my soul & hope Thou will use me.   We received Jim & Joan’s announcement for Graduation May. 26. 1953. & a nice letter from Audrey,    Jean & her Billexpect to land at Cleveland Ohio air port tomorrow.   They are so happy that they are coming together for 20 days,  I’m so glad for them & hope they enjoy every second they are home.   Well, guess I go to bed   I feel so tired.   I Praise Thee Jesus & thank Thee for all things, for Martha’s healing & trust for her conversion soon, help us Jesus I pray Thou will Amen.   I hope I can see her & talk to her soon & get her on the right path   Oh God; have Mercy & pray before it’s to late.

Wed. May. 20. 1953./ page 3090/ 5. eggs today./ Well Elbert went to Huron & the man that were going to come & look at the engine brought him back & said they’d come back for the car in a night or two & let him know what it would cost & I had started to wash   had a few light pieces & his union suit done & I hung them outside & it was so warm & strong breeze & by the time he had his shirts washed I sudsed & wrinsed & hung them out & brought the others in,   he didn’t feel very good & neither did I so We didn’t get sleepers & his pillow slip or blankets done but hope to yet this week.   It’s 11-p-m, I sweating like rain.   Elbert felt to sick to eat his supper & I fixed him salts & he’s been out twice,  he’s sleeping again.  No mail.   he went out & worked to hard cultivation after dinner & his back & hip are still paining him.   Oh God be merciful to us sinners  help us to live for Thee in Jesus Name I ask, Keep me, heart, mind, soul & body all time I thank Thee Jesus forever & ever, Amen. 

Thurs. May. 21. 1953/ 5. eggs today./ Mostly cloudy all morning,  John Snyder got over most of his ground,  his wife came & brought him a rain coat & it poured rain,  she stayed with Georgie for awhile (Bill’s wife).  then they both went South maybe to Brode’s,  then it rained & it came down untill it looked like a fog across the fields, rained for 2. hrs. or so & now at 6-15 the sun is shining bright again   We had strong puffy wind since before midnight last night,  now its mostly died out & radio says, they had a tornado in Huron near Port Huron & they found 3. dead & don’t know how many more as yet.    Little more news say the tornado was bad.   Well it’s cooler since the rain, it came down in torents.   Elbert still feels sick   he mowed some & before it rained he hoed some.   THe man came & said he would come Mon. forenoon for the car & that it will cost 50 or 60 dollars to fix it & he don’t know about getting a top but he’d see about it.   I picked a few lillies of the Valley today,   weather spoiled white lilacs & after storm today (rain with hail in it) I wonder what the other ones will look like.   I Praise Thee Jesus for all things.

Fri. May. 22. 1953./ page. 3091./ 6. eggs today./ Well there some bad tornados around us, & they thought we would get one,   but, Praise God we got out some way & I hope we stay clear.   It’s poured rain in torrents with some ice in it.   I listened to 11-p-m, news but nothing more about it.   The world is all in a turmoil & still not turning to God,  just think it’s freak weather.  A letter from boys home today asking for 1. or 2. dollars & they sent a bunch of stamps to put on out going mail.   I should have wrote letters today & cards.   I haven’t done much,   Elbert did some mowing,   I haven’t felt to good to day so only did my daily round.   I thank Thee Jesus for helping me to be able to do that & Praise Thee forever. Amen.

Sat. May 23. 1953./ 6. eggs today/ Been a beautiful day after the stormy weather   the N. east breeze felt as if it came right off the ice   Elbert has done a lot of jobs  he cleaned the out side of the water stew pain,   I had let it burn dry so he scoured out side & the cover   I cleaned inside Fri. & he mowed the front yard & pathes & he’s hoed potatoes & sprayed goose & current bushes the orchard oriela has 5 little very blue eggs in a nest in the gooseberry bush.   I tried to hoe a few weed out of the yellow Chinese roses.  but my arm & shoulder felt so bad I had to give it up.   The only mail was light bill.   I thank God for all things   I Praise Father Son & Holy Ghost,  Glory to God in the Highest. 

Sun. May. 24. 1953./ 5. eggs today./ Been a nice day  N.east breeze & it rained about 4-p-m or 4-30.  then cleared joff & now moon’s shining through clouds & it’s quite cool,  we still keep fire at night & a little all day.   I was out to pump & in the yard but to cool & damp.   Lillies of the Valley are in bloom, spired, & tulips, lilacs, weigalia & the Myrtle & voilets everythings been full of bloom trees & bushes & peonies & honeysuckles & goose berries are as big as peas & currents are hanging full of currents little yellow roses don’t look very good.  hope we can clean the ground so the young plants will be O.K. but weather is to cool.   the Westeria vine winter Killed back so there’s only a few vines left,  buckeyes are in bloom.  & wild crab tree & grass grows so fast.   Well, I’d like so much to have been in Church, but thank God for my blessings that He is God & watches over us,  I pray He will bless all of His & strengthen them in Jesus Name, Glory , Glory Hallelujah  I Praise & worship Thee forever & ever   Keep me close to Thee & use me for Thy work. 

Mon. May. 25. 1953./ Page. 3092./ 4 eggs today./ I wrote a card to Jean & Audrey   Elbert mailed them for me   I ought to have wrote a few more but just didn’t feel as if I could.  & it been so terribly hot today;   I ought to wash but its going to be hot again tomorrow & my feet & legs are bad, so maybe I’ll try to do a little writing   I ought to clean house & do some sewing also.   Elbert went to Huron  got a ride both ways but walked up our road to highway   Nye “from the Park up by Ruggles” pick him up & let him out in Huron & he walked to fish house   they gave him a white fish & some perch & he hailed the young fellow coming around the corner with trash for the dump & they were coming on out here to get the car, so he got some groceries & got a ride back with Hauff & aneighbor.   & they brought him right to the drive & Elbert & I, to, was thankful for it makes Elbert so stiff & lame to walk & the weather is sure bad for arthritis.  Been cool  breeze, damp, & hazy, cold white sun & breeze to cool to stay in & to-day my Gardenia Vine came   it don’t look very good   so dry, but the root has freshened up so maybe it will come   some are the bulbs are coming, & the strawberries   I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all things.    & pray Thou will fill me & make me a to help others.   Keep me well & in church,  I thank Thee Jesus; Amen.

Tue. May. 26. 1953./ 4. eggs today./ Elbert got up & washed out most of his cloths   he forgot his pillow slip & the cover he has over it & his blankets so I washed out my cloths & then I did his pillow slip & cover & his dry very fast.  & I didn’t hang  blankets out,  put them in some water untill tomorrow   everything else is dry.   Well it was so hot last night   to warm to cover up, to cool to uncover so I couldn’t rest untill morning & Elbert didnn’t either,   I’ll be glad when car is fixed.   Elbert hoed some & planted 3 rows of corn   I hope it has good corn on it,  we’ve had lots of rain but maybe next mo or so we wont have so much.   Elbert says peas or in bloom & only 6 or 8 ins. high.   I received letter from Audrey & she says Johny & Marcie’s boy “Mark” is so ill they don’t expect him to live,  God only knows how much I wish I could go to them,   I pray they will call Mr. Rev. Clark from Cleveland & have him come & pray for him & help them to know Jesus can heal today as He did yesterday & forever

Tue. May. 26. 1953./ page. 3093./ 4. eggs this day./  I believe mark’s illness is to test his parents faith & I pray they will take heed & learn His will & ways in my Jesus Holy Name Amen.   Help them to be stead fast, take away there unblief, every doubt & fear & trust & believe wholy in Thee I pray,   I’d like to be with them to help strengthen them but Thou are able    Elbert feels so bad tonight, he’s sick,   I’ve been rub-ing his back & hips nights   but, he over does, by doing to much diging & stooping,   don’t do any good to try to keep him from it & he don’t trust in God.   Well, I Praise God & for all things forever & ever amen.   Audrey sent 4 pictures of Jean & Bill & her brides maids   & two of Bonney Bell’s little girls & Johny’s & Marcies girl in color pictures & she loves Jean, so much,  she said Martha met them at the air port in Cleveland at 6-45 & Jean called her by phone at 7-15-  she was pleased to Know Jean was thinking of her to & tonight they were “all hands & the cooks” going to Jim & Joan’s graduation exercise’s Jean & Bill’s came home on 20th of May. a week tomorrow.   Well Audrey’s still tired Poor Girl. 

Wed. May. 27. 1953./ 6. eggs today.   Well, I wrote a letter to Johny & Marcie & one to Rev. Clark  4. Square Church in Cleveland Ohio.  We both felt bad all day   Elbert’s back & hip & I’m just exausted & not enough to eat   the milk had a very queer smell,   I used the cream in my tea & feel weak & all in   I wish I could go & find out that & a few other things but, no car so that’s a good excuse   We should have it back by the end of week & I hope we do.   Been a very fresh N. east breeze & to cool to work in   partly cloudy.  & partly moon light last night & tonight.   No mail  only Country Gentle man magazine.   Broads gave us some more frozen chidcken ribs rumps necks & tip end of wings.   Oh God my letters didn’t get mailed today.  but I & many others know Thou are able & I’m trusting & believing Thou will heal that little boy, & in away to supprise the Dr’s. & parents,   I trust Thou will & I thank Thee & Praise Thee Jesus Blessed & Pure & teach them Thy ways    I thank Thee for all things great or small.  Amen.   Please help me to get those letters mailed tomorrow.   Elbert’s back hurts so bad, I hate to ask him to go to end of the road.

Thurs. May. 28. 1953./ page. 3094./ 6. eggs today./ Well, I sent in to find out about an insurance card that was sent to us & a young woman & her mother came   we didn’t find out all the things we wanted to Know.  but I’ll try to find that out.   I gave Elbert 15 or 20 out of my check & now I have given him 30.00 out of the coal money to pay on his car repair on engine & he hopes to get car tomorrow.   he says he’ll give it all back & I have had him order some lumber to raise middle of the floor up for its sagging in the center.   Elbert thinks he will try to go to Huron & get the car tomorrow & a few things to eat.   It was real cold last night   I felt bum yesterday & today,   I don’t know if it was the milk or not , my head has been bad all day & I feel so week,  I baked 2. tins of bread biscuits today   it’s been another nice day but so cool & Elbert says he feels better but he can’t get up or down with out groaning.   I rub his back & hips every night & he has got so he likes the wool blanket under him to sleep on.   I sent the letters this morning by the postman, one to Rev. Clark & one to Johny & Marcie.   I pray God will bless them  strengthen their faith & help them to be steadfast & I pray Thou will heal & fill them & make Mark a vessel for Thy use Amen.   I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all things, Glory to God in the Highest I love Thee Keep us Close to Thee. 

Fri. May. 29. 1953./ 4 eggs today./   Well I got the table cleaned up & washed & scoured stew pans & roaster & fry pan & I didn’t even get the sweeping done so that will have to be done tomorrow & wipe the dust off the chairs,   I just don’t have the strength to do so much, company or no company & I’d like to go to church Sun. if I can.  not a soul has been here from either Church, God help them in Jesus Name,   I pray,  We all need Thy help in many ways.   I pray for the sick   help them to lean on Thee, bless & comfort all Thy children  every where all over the world, be with Thy Holy Mountain, Jeruslem & all pray for all the slaves,  Oh, God only Thou Knowset how they are fighting & dying, be with those in hospital, prisons & camps & those who take care of them,  God of Love & Mercy, help the people to wake up before it’s forever to late  help them to put away all the foolishness of the world & live for the Spirit & not for this worlds goods.   I tremble with

Fri. May. 29. 1953./ page 3095/ 4. eggs this day./ fear when I realize how unworthy I am.   I’m wondering why Martha is keeping away from me   Audrey said, Nellie, Jean Bill & herself were coming sun right after dinner for a little visit,  I don’t know  what I could have wrote to her that hurt her feelings,  I’m so sorry & will try to make amends for it.   It’s been another nice day with South west breeze & yet tonight Elbert went on buss & got his car & paid 30.00 on it & still owes 14.00 dollars,  he promised to give back the 30.00  it was what I’d saved to pay the coal bill.   he talked as if that was all there was to it & he was so releaved he only had 14.00 to pay.   I thank Thee & Praise Thee Jesus for all things & pray for our souls, rebuke Satin & keep us & fill us with Thy Holy Spirit , take any & all lusts out of us & help us to be Thine in Spirit & in truth in Jesus Name, Amen.   

Sat. May. 30. 1953./ Decaration day./ 4. eggs today./ Well it’s sure been a great day  I wiped ceiling & walls & wiped the floor, washed my rags & a dress & ironed a dress & a work shirt for Elbert.  Georgia May Snyder did out a fair sized wash today,  her mother & father are visiting in Michigan   they told Elbert wehn he went over the other night to phone about the car,  Bob is home, he works in Elyria Ohio. & he drives back & forth.   I was another nice day partly cloudy, wind went all way round  it thundered & it lightened a little tonight   breeze is back N. east tonight & feels as if it came off a cake of ice,  they said it was 90 degrees today & going down to 50 or 55 tonight.   I do thank God for all our many blessing & that he has given us the bible “his words” for us to learn & to profit by.   Oh God,  Why don’t we learn & do faster.   John & Clayton finished planting his fields & Claytons boy cut the grass & weeds each side of the road.   The Brown thrush has her nest in the honey suckle vine.  the Cat bird was in goose berry bush & something got at her nest, & the gold finch’s nest in apple tree was tore to pieces,   I don’t know what done it,  the whole world seems to be like that today.   A man said over radio today that if we have another world war,  it would be the last one for this world and I believe it will. 

Sun. May 31. 1953./ page. 3096./ 5. eggs to day./ Well Audrey, Nellie, Jean &Bill came for an hour or so & went again.   I gave Jean the whistle aluminum tea kettle that Martha “Jean’s mother” gave me,  I hadn’t used it more than 2 or 3 times,   & I gave her the serving tray & glasses, that Martha gave me & I gave her a glass bowl with legs on it that Mrs. Horning & her girls gave me 3 or 4 yrs a go for Christmas, full of candy.  & a linen hand towel.   I gave Audrey 2. bowls like mine she wanted   I gave Nellie 2. bowels when she was here last.  & I gave Audrey some rhubarb I caned in her pt. jars.  maybe I can put some into jars for nellie   she said she wanted some so bad, but my head was getting that dull feeling & I forgot to go get the rhubarb.   Nellie don’t look very well, she said, Mark was better, that this Dr. where they now are had been giving him the wrong dope, poor little Mark,   I still pray they might trust God & He will heal Mark.   It is quite evident they don’t believe Jesus can heal today as When He was here in person on earth,   but, I told them how He had healed me & Elbert could tell them it was so but laughed & they think I’m Crazy, but I pray God will forgive them & show them, before its to late.   I’m sorry for them & told them I wished they could learn to trust Jesus as I had,   but, not have to endure the things I have had to,  they changed the subject,   so, I didn’t say any more & I don’t believe I will unless they do.   May God help them.  Audrey looked tired out and worried & Jean & Bill were full of pep.   Bill seems like a nice young man, not very talkative, but this was the first time we have met.   They come in a rush & then fly a way.   Well looks as if it will always be that way.  from here out & they said Martha didn’t feel like coming.   Been partly Cloudy cool breeze N. east.   Rue Sarr came a little while after they went & visited awhile & then said he came to see if I would keep his boy & Young Helens girls for a while afternoons & they would pay me, so I said,  We’d try it,   I hope it will work out O.K.  It’s a queer world.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray Thou will Keep me & us close to Thee   I give Thee all the Glory & Honor forever & ever. Amen.

Mon. June. 1. 1953./ Page. 3097./ 5. eggs today/ Well it’s been a fairly nice day  partly cloudy & that same cool N. east breeze.   Elbert went to Huron & got 8 perch & a piece of boiling meat & a piece of steak.   We had the steak for dinner & fish for supper & hope to have a stew of the boiling meat for dinner tomorrrow.   Well, Rue brought the children & a little black long haired dog, looks like a spanel, only a puppy, it didn’t like being tied up & bit the little boy in the finger,   I soaked it in alcohol then put turpo ointment on it & rapped it up.   I pray, it won’t prove harmful,   they played & put in about 4 hrs. & then went home   Helen met them on the top of the hill, they were good today, but I don’t know how it will be as time goes by,  the little girl will go to her mother in Cleveland in a week or so & her mother is Helen’s Sarr’s daughter who’s name is also Helen.   she will be 10 yrs old in July “the little girl” & Rue’s boy was 7 yrs. old this last April.   Rue said this is once you can earn something for nothing,   I’ll feed them before I bring them & all you do just look out once in awhile & see if they are O.K.  I think a neighbor ought to help a neighbor but he said they wanted to pay me, so what can I do”  Oh God of Love & Mercy,  help me to know & do the right thing.   I thank Thee & Praise Thee for all things in Jesus Name Amen,   I felt bad all day & threw up part of my supper tonight   Elbert hoed today & had cramps in hands & ribs,   he’s so tired today & I didn’t rub him.   Miss. Clark sent a card & said she was better & had been very busy, helping others,  hope you are both better, God bless you. Lida.   Well, I hope & pray God takes care of her in hHis own way.  

Tue. June.2. 1953./ 4. eggs today./ Been another cool day partly cloudy & the garden standing still   Elbert hoed some & mowed a while this morn9ing & he’s so tired tonight   I rubbed his back & hips, last night he didn’t tell me he was redy so went with out but he told me to to night   I haven’t done much today   cooked & washed dishes & we cleaned top of stove   he cleaned burners & the saucer &. grates & I cleaned underneath saucer,   been feeling sick all day  need some food I can eat,  he has plenty, but me, I can’t eat salt & most every things full of salt   I threw up half my supper last night   we had beef stew  & he added more salt & so I 

Tue. June. 2. 1953./ page 3098./ 4 eggs this day./have much I could eat.   I have dishes done  & now I’ll go back to bed,  couldn’t sleep last night I felt so bad,   but, maybe I will rest a little tonight.   I thank THee Jesus for all my & our many blessing & hope I can do more for Thee   I love Thee Jesus & Praise Thee.   

Wed. June. 3. 1953./ 3. eggs today./ Martha’s birthday, I pray God will help her to see His way & do His Will   Martha is 41. yrs. today & I’m sorry she isn’t well   they say she has a tumor on her wrist.  & Nellie & Audrey think I’m coo-coo because I trust in Jesus.   Well, you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink.  Well Rue brought the 2. children & dumped them out & left & tonight 10 minutes passed four we sent them home & Elbert turn in on there drive.   It’s been a nice day hot sun cool breeze & wind’s been around twice  almost died out tonight,   Elbert’s head is troubliing him,  he’s bound to be in the sun & to get too much cool breeze.   my Kidneys are bad,   Wish I could go to Cleveland to Rev. Clark   as far as I know there’s no one interested in my healing yesterday & to-day  I’ve felt so terribly bad & so weak all over.   I am trusting & believing, God will, in Jesus Name take care of me,   I give Him all the Praise & Glory forever & ever Amen. 

Thurs. June. 4. 1953./ 6. eggs today./ Been hot today with a good S. west breeze   Brodes gave Elbert more chicken rumps, ribs & necks, froze solid.   Well, it’s so nice they think of us,  I pray God will bless & Help them as he sees they need.   I would like to have gone to  Church so bad & the Church folks, not a one from either Church has showed up,   God Knows He sees & hears & I love Him & praise Him for ever & ever though I be much neglected in many ways.  & they make fun of me & scoff at me & set me aside, but I pray Jesus you will forgive them there wrong thoughts & help them to know before much longer.   Well Rue brought the 2 children & sat & visited a few minutes & we sent them home 4-10-p.m.   Elbert hasn’t felt very good today & didn’t work only to carry a little water & take care of chickens & I only did what had to be done & I ought to bake & wash tomorrow   hope I can get up & do it before it gets hot.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & am still trusting & believing.  Elbert got his check & Rue said Mail man left it to his place.   

Fri. June. 5. 1953./ page. 3099.