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Fri. June. 5. 1953./ page. 3099./ 3. eggs today./ Well we got the washing done    Elbert washed his clothes & I mine, I sudsed & wrinsed & hung his out & they dried just fine & we had them all took care of before supper,   I started supper & had to go to can, bowels got a stuborn streak & was trying to move when Rev. Deers came in with little Nomia  they’d had supper, but sat down & ate a little fish & drank coffee & we visited & had prayer & Elbert cut a few flowers & they left there eldest daughter is home, the son & his wife went to California to go to school there.   Mrs. Haslet & Mrs. Smith fell & hurt there ankles & they are terrible busy & so had put off coming to me & that’s better than Myrtle does by me,  & I know she’s busy, but I’ve turned my tenth in there for a long time & they don’t bother to come & see how I am,   Well God see Knows & hears & I’m glad.   Praise His Holy Name.   I was sick  my bowels moved so hard   I hope they feel better tomorrow.   We re-ceived a faithfull card from Audrey & I’ve felt  so punk I haven’t wrote a word to any one, poor girl  she says so tired & feels as if she’s in prison all day while she works.   I thank God in Jesus Name for all our blessings & wish I could do more to help each one.  

Sat. June. 6. 1953 / 6. eggs today./   Well my face has been swollen, but I feel it is better today, or tonight rather.   I thank God for His Power & blessings & pray He will have deminon over every member of my body & my body soul & spirit & Elbert’s & all my brothers sisters & sister-in-laws nephews, neices & all there families,  help them all & call loud to there souls in Jesus Name I pray. & I thank Thee, Amen.   It thundered lightened & hailed & rained & has showered all day & I see John Snyder’s corn is up all over the field.  Clayton Brode & one of his boy’s sprayed the weeds & brush all a-round,  the south, east & north fences & he give it a good spraying.   Elbert went to Huron & got a few things to eat while I lay in bed feeling so sick   I ask him to make a cup of tea for me & he did.   I Praise Thee Jesus for all things. 

Sun. June.7. 1953./ page. 3100/ 4. eggs today./ 9. hens./ It’s been quite cool.  We had a fire all day   It felt good  it hailed last night & toward morning but it hasn’t rained any today,  been mostly cloudy  I have felt some better this after noon I know the the Christians will pray for me tonight & I expect the healing & strength   I’m so much in need of & I thank Thee Jesus for the healing & strength & give Thee all the praise & Glory for ever & ever Amen.   There is a mother rabbit that has become real tame, she come for a cracker, cabbage or carrot crust of bread.   We talk to her   she sets up chews & looks, earnestly at us   she has big brown eyes & beginning to look slick & filling out   we can walk all around but she isn’t afraid of us.  Oh God  I thank Thee for the Holy Spirit & trust I’ll soon be able to pray again  praise Thee in Spirit, Keep me clean & use me, in Jesus Name.   

Mon. June 8. 1953./ 5. eggs today./ Been a cool today,   Elbert dug the trench & planted the potatoes & then he was to tired to help get supper & I felt as if I just couldn’t work, but I thanked God [?   ] the supper & then a storm had been brewing for 20-30 [?]  last night it began to look like a tornado sky was yellowish & pea green & clouds look black & started to twist & turn long black fingers twisting all ways & I said we better shut up the back door & my bedroom window,   I got the window shut but, Elbert didn’t get door shut,   I saw the wind twist the car shed one way & another untill lifted it up off the car & took hen coop, car shed & then the house lifted & set back down with the front of foundation of house under middle of floor   I felt & heard Elbert fall & called him several times before he answered & then he said I’ll come in a minute soon’s I can get up   the house was turning like the hen house had been & I fell & we both got bruised rather bad   only lasted a few minutes, but such a mess.   Rue Sarr came runing,  hen house & trees all gone or tore up & broke off & my evergreen trees in front of the house up rooted & the one that always has all the berries one & the one beside it, lay across each other as if sympathizing with each other   Well, the state police.  3 different one’s came to see if we needed help or Dr.  & line men were here cleaning up line & men clearing the road of trees & boards & rubbish all night & lots of cars to people snuping around & I had felt  for 3 days as if I was more dead than alive & no sleep all night & Elbert like wise, so, the house is on a slant & we had to lay with heads to the foot of the bed.

Tue. June. 9. 1953./ page. 3101./ ___eggs today/  Hens half of them dead & rest run loose & the Rode Island  Clayton gave Elbert, so with her we Hafe 5 hens & we don’t know if they are laying or not,  it’s been a great day, we so sore & lame & care going thick as they can  travel both sides of road going & coming & looking & taking pictures & snooping, even in the yard   so, Elbert was on the move doing things, all day,  & we both so tired   Nellie heard of the tornado & then they didn’t know how to come or What to do but at last they got here   Ella Jane & Martha & Audrey & some others of the families  Johny’s boy is in the hospital not expected to live,   I don’t see why they wont try Jesus,   there are a lot of things we can’t seem to understand but when we trust Jesus, He Knows,  Now I stoped & talked to a married woman a friend of Bonita’s   she don’t know the Lord   we did do much today,   but, I praise God in Jesus Holy Name for all things. 

Wed. June 10. 1953./ & Thurs/___ eggs today./  People coming & going Mr. & Mrs. Brode has been wonderfully good & help us to hot foods   Ella Jane been here & shes going back,   but, I can’t think, but I don’t know when, things are in a turmoil   it’s going to be hard to get things squared away.   I can’t remember all that’s gone on but will try to write, as I remember.   We got a man to put in a wire or try to fix the electric, so one curoite worked   we have the light by the sink so we had the use of the hot plate for a while & that’s a relief.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things Amen,   Thurs.   Ella Jane came back & she’s so tired  she cross & she wants us to pack up & move & she’s so infuriated she began to cuss & told us we could go to hell & she didn’t give a dam,  we were such stuborn beasts bull headed & a heap of things she said   so many wicked things.   I do hope God will help her for she isn’t living for Jesus nor neither is Bonita   the bible is the truth.   Rev. Dears were here today & Rev Myrtle & her husband.   Tom Eppler, they didn’t pray with us but Rev Deers did.   the Kentucky boy Geo. King came back & he’s been helping Elbert some,  he went fishing,   but, no fish;  he’s tired,  it’s now 10-p-m.  Well Johny & Nellie & Bonitas children & Johny’s two, he says Mark is better  he’s in Cleveland Clinic & Marcie stays with her Aunt (the one that goes to 4 square   Oh God help them to learn to know Thee.  they are

Fri. June. 12. 1953/ & Thurs/page. 3102./  ___ eggs today/ nellie brought some cream & lettuce & meat, it was so good & they sent short cake & straw-berries yesterday   Ella Jane went home with her folks today & so, the day has been    We got a card from Audrey today.   I’m so tired I’m going to bed   we got one Electric light & we used hot plate & get news on radio.   there were a lot of little bad twisters Mon. night  Elyria, Cleveland Ohio & Flint, Mich   I do thank God & praise him for all our many blessings.  Inez gave 2.00 (we got our checks Thurs.  Inez & Henry were there Thurs.

Sat. June 13. 1953./ ___ eggs today./ Armond came & helped Elbert fix the pump Thurs.  & hopes to come back & help fix toilet.  & do a few other things so many coming & going  I can’t remember,  gas man came & fix the stove, the tubing was broke     it’s a big relief to have the stove   I don’t like the hot plate so well , it cooks good when it gets hot.   Martha come & took the Kentucky George King back to Elyria   His father’s shop men were having a picnic & he wanted to go.   queer how people think & me to, I suppose.  Tom & Myrtle Eppler came & looked the back yard & house over   came in to see the inside, talked to Elbert & ignored me & tryed to say the bible said something about the rath of God being turned on those who wasn’t His.   We all truly need God help in Knowledge & un-derstanding   When they look at you’re ankles with a smirky grin & say you’d better go to a Doctor,   What does Jesus think I wonder & can’t help but wonder, some of them are in the same fix & even the ministers have to use eye glasses.   Hundreds of cars & people have been passed here & some come in to look & talk, but not many to help a little & they all want to give you advice & tell what you really ought & should do,   but Mr Plato says to stick to the ship.   There have been a lot of twisters a bad one in Mass.  hail stones as big a golf balls & smaller & 18 ins. deep.   I do thank Thee Jesus for all things great or small things Amen.   

Sun. June. 14. 1953./ No eggs today/  The church men came in a truck to try to fix the roof but we can’t do it unless it rains through   We can’t do a thing untill Red Cross & Mr. Plato says we can,   We’ll wait,   I wish they could fix other building on hen house concrete floor & we could move things out there untill they get this fixed.   I learned a lot about the Families when Ella Jane exploded   E. had been telling Audrey a heap of things & getting them so twisted   she said got any old dishes & Audrey got up opened the cupboard door & dishes started moving & A. said  why don’t you sell her a lot of the old junk

Sun. June. 14. 1953./ page. 3103. /no eggs today/ Those people we use to get the condition powder of were here   she seems like a very nice person & offered to do any thing they could if we would tell her or write to them, they came in & talk quite a spell, they are the kind I enjoy talking to.   Then Armond & his wife & 2 children & Clara’s, sister & her girl were here   I can’t remember all of them   Mrs. Sprunk came with Mrs. Mc.Neil & 3 of her children & talking as if I wasn’t a christian, for they didn’t get touched. none of them prayed with me   What Would Jesus do & say or think. 

Mon. June. 15. 1953./No eggs today./ Elbert went to Huron, no fish, he got a few things. no berries, not much I can eat.   he got me some slippers   I don’t know if I can wear them.   Plato was here & said Red Cross said they wouldn’t even fix the old Cottage so we could have shelter init & for our few house hold effects & beds,  May God help them,  I know there is a lot to be done for others & I’ll be thankful for what ever we can have.   pray Dear Heavenly Father in Jesus Name, for strength from Thee.   I thank Thee for all things & Praise Thee, Amen, 

Tue. June. 16. 1953./ No eggs today./   Elbert was over to Vermilion & Nacombers Beach & talked to Eileen & he was over to Berlin Hights & Huron & up to 4 corners for waater & he talked to Skip Shoe & his wife & he got me a pr. of bedroom Slippers & 4.00 & some odd cents, & 4 or 5 dollars for food . & Shooks came from Amherst & brought us a hot roast, potatoes & carrots & nice brown gravey & a lot of spices, shaving lotion razor blades & I don’t remember,  there’s 3 boxes soap powder,  they are such human folks.   Then Joice from Joice & Kuntz & a man from Sandusky & Mr. Oney were here to figure on the house repair   Mrs. Oney came & her daughter & we had a nice visit   her  the oldest daughter is being married Sat. in the after noon   they sent me & invitation, it’s at the church.   I don’t know what to give them for a wedding gift.  they are nice people.   I did my wash & part of Elbert’s today & he got his B.V.D’s. & sleeper jacket & shirt’s done, but not dry.   We got at least a lot of things done & We thank Thee God of Love & Mercy in our Jesus Blessed holy Name & Praise Thee forever & ever. 

Wed. June. 17. 1953./ Page. 3104./ No eggs today./ Well, this morning the idfferent men came to look over mason job & so forth & at last we managed to have a little lunch & soon after 2 of the sisters from the Church & then Inez & Henry came & they all brought food & meat, sugar, can goods & pancake flour, surup & I can’t think of it all.   Elbert found a doz. eggs in the brush,  they have been such good hens.   Well another man & his wife came to look the house over.   We had such a lot of dust & inhaled a lot,  no mail today.   Oh, I wish I could go to prayermeeting tomorrow night   my feet are in such a bad condition & so swollen, God help me,  I Know Thou art able  I’ll give Thee all the Praise & Glory forever & ever, Jesus, Jesus, Blessed, Pure & Holy, Amen

Thurs. June. 18. 1953./ ___ eggs today./ There were some men here today to look after wiring & the carpenter work, no mail   A man & his wife stopped & looked a-round & he was a big blow hard & she was so discusted with him   Well he always gives 2.00 a yr. to Red Cross.  He is sure a big guy- his wife said you are a big old blow hard.   Hahn, one of the Hahn’s (Mike) was here & said “it didn’t look as if there would be enough today [? ?] half of the work here,  by the time they got the others taken care of.   We have turned our money into this Co. since 1921.

Fri. June 19. 1953./ ___ eggs today./  I went out side for a while today.   was a man or two around to look & we didn’t have much company today,   Mr. & Mrs. Webber from Berlin Hights came after dinner & visited a while & said they would come back & bring hamberg butter & cream   We offered Hellen some meat boiling beef for use of ice box & she took it.   Georgie told Elbert she wouldn’t have room for our meat so, we’ll get it tomorrow,  a package of gizzards  Skip Shoe gave Elbert.   Well water runs free   guess I wont get to the wedding   tomorrow  I thank & Praise God for all our many many blessing in Jesus Name Glory to God in the Highest Amen.    I love my Jesus,  He’s all the world to me    Elbert has felt sick to his stomach all day   didn’t eat much dinner & no supper   he took a bath   I rubbed hip leg & back & he in bed

Sat. June. 20. 1953./ ___ eggs today/  The sisters came, but to take me to the wedding, but, I couldn’t go, have to wet to often.   I gave them some glass dishes but I have some other dishes that are really nice, I’d like to give them.   The women didn’t come in.   Wedding set for 2-30-p.m. & reseption 5 to 7- & my bowels on the bum makes me sick all over & Elbert feels bum.   I thank God for our blessing & hope to get off to Church soon as possible again. 6-30 Elbert’s gone to Vermilion, Ohio.  Received card from Eileen today.   He only went to Knettles & phoned to Plato, he said he’d come Tue.  been s hot today & my bowels made me sick, but I thank God in Jesus Name for all things. 

Sun. June. 21. 1953./ __ eggs today/ Not a soul came near today & I’m so confused   I should have been able to think of getting a lock for the door,   I could have gone to church tonight if we could lock the door.   Well he got out of it again today & the old N. is making the same excuses again, now but I know God Will & has taken a hand,  they at Church have prayed for me & water has checked up & I believe He Will fix me all up,   I Praise His Holy Name    I trusting Him for all things   I Know He Will do What He sees best & I honour Him & Ador Him, Jesus, Blessed Jesus.    Elbert’s gone to 4 corners for well water & milk stop at Brodes. for chicken & get our package of gizzards at Snyders.   The wind turned a little cooler & N. West. but all died out tonight   I thank & praise God in Jesus Holy Name for all things great or small & trust He will help my brothers & sisters to really want to live for Him. Amen.

Mon. June. 22. 1953./ Well I did the washing, all but Elberts’ & we had to come in the house & Eileen came & then we didn’t go back to finish his things   he watched the cloths & brought them in when they got dry & I managed to put them a way & Eileen helped me make the bed    I had all the bedding out on the line to air   we had, supper & Eileen’s dad & sister & baby & the 2 little boy’s came & he made Eileen go home   he said she didn’t ask & come out here.   I tried to make amends & hope he isn’t to hard with her.   she helped me get jam from bottom of the cupboard & packed in boxes & put under the cofee & that was worth a lot to me   I Praise Thee Jesus Glory to Thy Name. 

Mon. June. 22. 1953./ page. 3106./ 1 eggs today/ Webbers came & brought us thin cream  beef broth hamberger & visited some & Rev. Dear & little Naomia came & brought beef steak & bread & I gave him 5 lbs sugar & box of soap powder,   I gave him my tenth for church & dollar for gas,   his wife wasn’t feeling so well, but was getting ready to paper  & sister Oney was helping.   REv. said it was a nice wedding & they had planed to go to Canada, but because his wife didn’t have her birth certificate they did-n’t go, for the law says they can come but if either one don’t have a birth certificate they can’t come back, so they changed there minds.   God bless & Keep them now & forever Amen. 

Tue. June 23. 1953./ __ eggs today/ Well Elbert went to Vermilion & Mr Platto came & went with out any good news.   We received card from Annabel & Bob   they are working at Mackinac Island Michigan.  they rented there house for 11 months & are working at the Grand Hotel for 4 month   Bob is night operator & Annabel works in linen room & her feet can hardly take it, outside that, they like it,   her great grand daughter is walking & every ones well,  she & Bob had a nice winter in Florada.   Well if she could see us now.   We received letter from Eleanor Clark,   the tornada struck in a number of places & it hit in her vin-cinaty  didn’t hurt her  she slept through it.   No word from the girls.  not any of them,   I made biscuits to go with chicken & gravy for dinner   Elbert got straw berries & we had short cake also.   he cleaned out some in the basement this am.  & sawed few limbs after dinner   he has to get water from Brodes   they have a filter systern.   I Praise & thank Thee Jesus for all things in Thy Holy & Presious Name, Glory Hallelujah, Amen.   I honour & ador Thee & love Thee. Amen

Wed. June. 24. 1953./ Page. 3107./ ___ eggs today/ Been nice day but I’ve felt bad & haven’t done much got dinner & supper & dishes went out & set in car a while after supper & Elbert don’t feel very well either   he went to Vermilion & to Huron today & he let me out the car & went to Sarr’s to ask about papers that has his pictures in from Berlyn Hights & I went to the door   steped on stone & it turned over after I got on it & I felt sick   a wasp stung me on calf of my right leg & it’s swollen full & & now the foot is hurting so bad,   but, I thank God for all my blessings in Jesus name.   Ella Jane came in Johnys car & she had come from Lake side, her folks are over there except Bonney Bell & family & she was taking Marcie from Cleveland to Seville to a baby shower on Marcie & then back to Elyria & back to Lake-side tonight,   she ask Elbert to go with her for the ride, but he said he’d rather stay here.   she only stayed about half. hr.   she said Mark’s lots better & they have taken oxegen tent off from over him & the first thing he said when he woke, was, I’m mad,  how ever, he’s better.   Marcie expects the other one in Aug.   I’ve wrote a card to Audrey, Nellie, Martha, Annabel Eleanor Clark.   I fell off stone & at front door & it rolled on my foot, right foot.   God please help me I ask in Jesus Name Amen.   Glory to Thy Name. 

Thurs. June 25 1953/ 5. eggs today/  My leg & feet badly swollen today & pain so bad, but I got up intime for dinner.   Elbert hasn’t felt so well & didn’t do much,  he did fix the step, put 3 blks together  drove stakes in holes & nailed 2 boards on the top   now it’s firm to step on & I got out & set in the car this after noon a little while   We received card from Audrey   she starts her vacation Sat.   Well it acted & looked bad outside so Elbert put his tools in grainery & I got out car & into house & he put the car back on drive near where car shed was & came back & wind was sure blowing & dust & roofing paper flying so think we couldn’t see Snyder’s house we prayed & trusted & God Kept us,   Oh how I thank Thee Jesus, I feel all the bump & bruises  am sore & lame  can hardly walk but I praise God, for all things great & small things in Jesus Name, Amen.  A man & woman & 2 boys stopped here

Thurs. June 25. 1953/ page. 3108./ 3 eggs this day./ to day   said a girl in Huron told them about us & they could-n’t believe, so came to see if we’d let them look,  she said there was & antiak man that lived by them & she was sure the little old couch was worth 4 hundred dollars & a few other things were worth a lot of money & she said she’d tell him & she believed he’d come & look at them   she gave me her address & the man’s & I gave her mine.   I’d sell ’em if we could get some money worth while.   Jesus help me I pray.   We had a good shower & it still looks stormy. 

Fri. June. 26. 1953./ 4 eggs today/  I got up late  Elbert went to Huron,  he got some ground beef & pork & a big mess of fish,  he’s done a little here & there all day.   Mrs. Kilbride & her son Louftes came in a-bout noon & looked things over & visited awhile & went & I started dinner & we ate after they went   been so hot but partly cloudy & toward morning “this morning” the wind blew again quite hard & after that, it rained a good shower & it’s quite cool,    last night & tonight Audrey’s card came tomorrow starts her vacation.   I received card from Mrs. Kreeger, the Sisters & brethern have been very thoughtful & Kind.   hope we can go to Church Sun.   I praise Father Son & Holy Ghost for ever & ever   Elbert went to Berlin Hights for a doz Tornada papers & they didn’t charge him for them,   I hope to send one to friends.   I have them wrapped but have to tie them a little better.   I love & trust Thee Jesus.

Sat. June. 27. 1953./ Well I swept & got dinner going & Elbert helped & he took a lot more stuff out of basement  can cartons & cans   little pieces of boards & my flower pots & crocks    he is going to take out the broken glass the fruit & vegetables were in & the clean empty jars that were broken & then there will be the coal to move & blocks to take out & clean up (building blocks.)   & I do hope & trust God will help us to  what we really need.   The Red Cross Woman was here & said they couldn’t put in a cystern   the only thing they could do was give us a rain barrel to get the water. from the house & Elbert could build an outhouse for himself & he could build the front door steps & do the other carpenter work   Dr. said he shouldn’t lift & he’s all in every night, he isn’t

Sat. June 27. 1953./ page 3109./ 3. eggs today./ able to work & tonight he called Platto & told him about Red Cross & said to go see town ship trustes, so he did “Mike Hahn”  he said he couldn’t do anything & he couldn’t tell him What to do, so looks as if they have it all cut & dried.   Now I do wonder what we are to do.   Only waite & Pray God will help in His own way   I Praise Thee, Father, Son & Holy Ghost. 

Sun. June 28 1953./ 3. eggs today/ Elbert got & & went to Knettles to phone   couldn’t get any one so went to Vermilion   couldn’t get any one so went to Amherst to Wakins man & they said they’d be here tomorrow night.   I hope we will “through Jesus” find a way out,   I got up took a bath & got dinner started   Elbert didn’t get back untill 12-30-[-m. we ate, after I got some hot drink down him, he felt so sick & had two bad spells today  he looks sick, been sick all day.   & we pried close press door open, got some corn beef, he ate a very little & said he felt to sick to eat, was rather stormy looking all day, but didn’t rain  everything wants a drink   I love Thee & Praise Thee, Jesus & believe & trust in Thy help, I thank Thee Jesus.

Mon. June. 29. 1953./ 4. eggs today/ We got at least half the washing don & I’m glad,  Nellie, Johny, Bonita, Ella Jane & Bonita’s 3 children came from Lake Side & Marcie & her children went on with the other Minister & his wife, they are friends of Johny’s, Nellie looked all tired out & Johny rather dosile,  Ella Jane & Bonita looked as if they had won the battle.   Elbert went to Knettles & called Kuntz & then he helped me with the wash & then we ate a lunch & he went to Huron & I forgot it was Mon & so Ministers were not there,   but, Oney was & he took the card & Note & said he’d give them to Rev. Deerss  The Wakins Man & his WIfe came in just a little after Elbert left & we had quite a visit & they will be back   they said toward the end of the week & tomorrow will be the day we are to go to Sandusky & neither one able.   Audrey came came in about 2-p-m & stayed about an hour   Joan & her intended brought her   they didn’t come in.   Audrey says Martha has leakage of the heart quite bad but they are going to Water town after Merlin comes back.  he’s going over to see Jean & Bill & then A & M are going  M’s coming back & Audrey will stay a few days more.   Jean expects to come home in Sept. & gets so home sick. Well

Mon. June 29. 1953./ Page 3110./ 4. eggs this day./ wash got dry & thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all things & I’m trusting Thee & those of thine.   They told us of a queer thing that happened in Michigan Thurs evening to a man driving home from work,   the wind picked the car up almost plane hight in the air & then set him down almost in same place only headed back & the engine was still runing & took him about 3 hundred feet back when he shut off motor & got out on the ground & laided down & fainted a few hrs. later he was found & taken home.  he said he was scart almost to death.   May God help us to in Jesus Name to do His will, now & forever. 

Tue. June 30 1953./ __ eggs today./ Well, the preacher came today & said he was going to Sandusky & he would try to see what he could do, to help us.   Received letter from Mrs. Marry Vedovich & a card from Bonita, sent the day they left for home. Mon June. 29. 1953,   I have written a letter to Marry & weent her 2   I tried to explain things to her & I do hope she wont feel hurt.  I washed up dishes & that’s all I’ve done about & Elbert has been to sick to hardly eat anything,   Been terribly hot all day & late this afternoon   Another wind storm & little rain,  it’s 8-p-m & sky looks bad yet.   I thank God He Kept us save & the house didn’t move.  Elbert tried to carry brush from trees out in back & he freed little cherry tree & I’m sure it was glad to straighten up after 3 weeks   I have read the word & am so glad God is our Father & in all things if We trust Him & do our part.   I Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost, I Praise Thee Jesus Pure & Holy forever & ever, Amen. 

Wed. July.1.1953./ __ eggs today/ Elbert picked up a doz. or more eggs today.   I have been tired all day.  We went to bed & a wind storm came up & shook the house a little & I felt so sick & dizzy when wind eased up   I remembered I hadn’t eat any supper so Elbert gave me a glass of milk, in half hr. or so

Wed. July.1. 1953./ Page. 3111./ ___ eggs today./ I went back to bed, but didn’t feel like sleeping so I prayed & yesterday I saw Naomie (in a vision)  I prayed for her & then at 3-a-m. or 4 I prayed for her again as I thanked Jesus for my milk & today her father said she to, was drinking milk.   I thank & praise Thee Jesus & pray we can all rest tonight and I will Praise God, in Jesus Name, forever, Amen.   When I woke the Minister was there talking to Elbert & then Inice & the Red Cross Woman came & chewed over the price of contract for fixing over the house again & they couldn’t come to any decision,  so, they were going to Huron after dinner, to try again, after they left, Rev. Deer visited for a while & then he went also   he & his wife are truly God’s children  he said if we can help in any way phone   Mr they & we’ll help, the wemon are the same,   Praise God.  Then we had a rain storm, wind blew, but God Keep us safe.   then we had supper & it’s a lot cooler now.   I have dishes done & we have company   I don’t Know yet who it is,  it was the Watkins man & his wife they found where they could get me some barley & they got it & some sweet spirits of nitre   I put a cupful & qt. of water to cook last night & cook it a little more today & have taken 3. cups this am. 1. at noon & 1. at 6.p-m & 1. before I go to bed.   they are such nice people & so good hearted & they even worry about us when the wind blows or it storms.   We visited awhile & then they went,  she had to go to Dentist this a.m.  I thank Thank Thee Jesus & pray I may be worthy of Thy Love & of there love & friend-ship,  I am trusting Thou will heal & keep me all the way   May the Glory be Thine & the power forever, Amen.

Thurs. July. 2. 1953./ 4. eggs today./ I didn’t do much of anything today   the red cross woman & a contractor & they are going to fix up the house.   I don’t know how well but the chimney basement walls & windows & stair way & the floor up here,   but no way was provided for either water.   I’m hoping something can be done about it.   I rapped 12 little Berlin hights paper & got them ready except trying to mail out to relatives  & friends today.   We received card from Martha, Merlin & Audrey are going over to Jean’s & Bill’s for a few days.   Elbert went to Berlin Hights  got some meat & a doz. more papers to mail those I raped today & he has been cutting & sawing today.   I truly Praise Thee & 

Thurs. July.2. 1953./ Page. 3112./ 4. eggs this day./ for the Ministers & Church folks I pray Thou will give them an extra blessing in Jesus Name & strengthen all our faith   We need Thee oh, we need Thee, More & more each hour & day, Amen   I received DeHaan’s book today;   It rained hard for several hrs. this morning, & again tonight,   I’m trusting  in Jesus to Keep me from harm & evil & keep my house   I thank Thee With my Whole heart soul mind & strength.

Fri. July. 3. 1953./ 3 eggs today./  Been a little cooler today.   I cleaned out the cloth today with Elberts help & washed up the fruit & soforth & the broken glass.   We put the fruit in box & had basket of tin cans of food.   I wrapped up glasses & few dishes & I’m as tired as if I’d work hard.   Elbert carried away small limbs & brush to burn & he’s sure tired.  they said I’d better pack the dishes & before they said I wouldn’t need to    I don’t know whether to or not   Well, I have 2. days but not able to work    wish some one would come in & help me with them, for Elbert don’t care much, about dishes.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray for Thy guidance Amen.   We received a duplicate of contract or some such thing from Red Cr.  

Sat. July 4. 1953./ 4. egg today.   It’s the most quite 4th I ever remember & not a soul came near, as if they really do think we should go to the poor house as they said,  they thought we should do.   I wonder if they were in our place how they would like us or any one else to tell them they ought to go to the poor house,  they hurt our feelings for we have done more for them, than than most brothers & sisters would have done,    but, I pray God will forgive them for they don’t know what they are saying & I pray they don’t ever have to endure the hard-ships we have had to endure.   While they work & go for vacations while we have given the best of our lives for them   I’m not sorry & I don’t hold any grudges.   Praise God we did our best to do right & God has blessed us  Praise His Holy Name.   Well the moving man came & talked with Elbert & I  & thank God He has answered one prayer to fix it so they couldnt work Sun & he did the men didn’t want to work Sun.   Oh. God of Love Mercy & Goodness I Praise Thee and love & ador Thee, Glory Hallelujah 

Sun. July.5.1953./ page. 3113./ 3. eggs today/ Well Praise God in Jesus Name,  after dinner Mr & Mrs Hastel came & Mrs Krug & little Eva & a little later Rev Deer, & Rev. C. & the Reverends left to go sightseeing & the others stayed untill 5-p-m.   I ask them to eat a hand out but they went to Huron & ate & we went to church & met them & had a wonderful meeting & 2. were converted & now I pray God will strengthen there faith & help them in all the they need.   I feel stronger after being in the meeting & meeting Jesus & being with those of His  Oh, I Praise Thee Jesus & pray thou will use me   Sky looked bad when we left, but God took care of both of us & the car Glory Hallelujah.

Mon. July. 6. 1953./ 4. eggs today./ Well, we got up qite early & then had a toasted bun & hot coffee & then we move sewing machine  chairs & the picture of Ma, Pa, & Fred taken in Cuba.   The men came at quarter to nine, a-m & took chimney down, then they jacked the house up, & slowly but surely moved it over foundation   they even got a few blocks cleaned & have twise as many more to clean    Elbert cleaned up the broken glass & bottles & crocks & took them out this morning,  there’s a little more yet to take out.   Elbert got his chick today   he bought meat & pt. ice cream & fly spray  cost 1.64,   The men went home early,  they worked hard & were tired   it was cloudy most of the day & cool breeze & Elbert has worked doing odds & ends most of the day & he is so tired & the men will be back to clean & set up basement wall  then sidiing & cornish & supper time Eleane Sarr “Moffy” we call her, a nick name or Midgie”, & her little brother Earnie.   she had one place on roll film & so took a picture of the house after men got done, tonight & we were up on even keel but they forgot to cover chimney hole & it rained a light shower so Elbert climbed up & put roofing paper over it & Midgie tied slats on a rope for him to put over paper to hold down,  then we ate supper, he got steak & had to take it back,  it was sticky & a had bad smell.

Mon. July. 6. 1953./ page. 3114./ 4. eggs this day/ Well by the time we got around to eat, it was all most cold.   I do thank & praise God for all our many many blessings  Jesus is all the world to me   I love him more than all else  Glory to Thy Name forever   The house jumped & bounded when they moved it back, but not half as hard   I lay on the bed been half sick all day, But Praise God. 

Tue. July 7. 1953./ 3 eggs today/ Well they got some blocks cleaned & laid up & house over to North 2 ft. & part the shingle on & it’s been quite hot, today & Elbert says I look lots older than he does,  well, he uses my brains 1/2 time, but he complains most of the time & didn’t feel able to do anything all after noon & has just gone for a pail of water to Broads for cooking   I’ve felt some better but need some one to cook & look after me   Brodes gave us another package of chicken & we cooked it   I didn’t like to have it yet but now it’s done & it made Elbert sick, it was so fat & he eats tomuch at a time.   I felt terrible rocky allday, but Praise God for all things. 

Wed. July. 8. 1953/ 4. eggs today/  We lost one hen,  she crawled away & died.   We have 3. white ones & 1. red one.  Men came & laid up side walls & ends in basement & they put on a few more shingles & they brought a small building 7 X 8 ft. they thought we could use it for a toilet but we don’t neet it so big & we think it will do for a hen house   they worked hard today & left at 4-30-p-m.   they desided to buy new blocks for the 3 tier above the ground & they will be plain instead of using ours over, they broke a few trying to clean them.   They electric man was here & we have the lights up here now,   but he has to fix the ones down in basement yet,   When they raised road to the pole, then call them this morning & told them.   I’ll be glad when they are done, but what a mess inside & out   the blocks are not as good, as the ones we have.   Just after 12 noon, Rue came & brought Earnice, he ate dinner with us & was here untill 5-p-m & Muffy came & visited a little & then took him home,   she said she was surprised when she see they were starting to work on the house, that

Wed. July. 8. 1953./ page. 3115./ 4. eggs this day./ from all the things the neighbors had said, that they were going to let us set in that terrible condition untill 3 months or so before they did a thing, but maybe some else found away, Praise God.  Glory to His Name, Hallelujah Glory, Glory, Glory.  May God be praised for ever. Amen.   Now we are done with dishes & Elbert’s gone to bed & I’m going to mine.  

Thurs. July 9. 1953./ 3. eggs today./ Prayer meeting night,  I thank Thee Jesus for Thee & the prayers of those of thine   I felt some better & walked about in the yard today & wrote 4 post cards & ironed 3 shirts  my under skirt & dress,   I visited with Muffy while Elbert went to Berlin Hights with Earnie Sarr & got us a few things to eat,   he got steak & some pig hanks for tomorrow & some raspberries 2 black & 1 red   he bought a nice green cabbage. 4.25 he paid for the food.   Muffy said Earnie was going to DearBorne Mich for a couple of weeks,  Dolly is with her mother in Cleveland.   We received a card from Audrey, Nellie & Miss Clark today,   Audrey is with Jean.   I wonder how Gertie is for she will be alone & she’s so afraid alone   I pray God will take care of her & keep her & I pray for Nellie   help her to go some where & rest for a while, she’s all tired out   she’d be so welcome, if she wanted to come here.   Well, who should come in tonight, but the Walkins man & his Wife & she brought us a large glass of current jelly, clear & pretty.   I thank Thee Jesus & pray I may be worthy & I must receive my healiing to prove Thou art the same yesterday today & forever Glory, Glory Hallelujah, I praise Thee Jesus.

Fri. July 10. 1953./ ___ eggs today./ Cattell came back with 3 men   2 he did have & one other & they worked hard untill 4-p-m.  then went home.   they got the house squared up a little more & put the steel beem through the middle to hold the floor   got the windows in basment & finished the basement walls.   We got another card from Audrey today.   I sat in the car a while this after noon.   It rained this morning & was so cold last night felt as if it might snow & its cold tonight   I did half my wash tonight   hope to do rest.

Fri. July.10. 1953 / page. 3116/ 3 eggs this day./ it done tomorrow & get it all dried.   I have to go to bed   I’m cold.  Praise God for ever & ever  I thank Him for all my blessings in Jesus Name   I love Thee Jesus & pray Thou will help my brothers & sisters & in-laws & my nephews & neices to Know Thee & I will thank Thee & give Thee all praise & Glory Amen. 

Sat. July.11. 1953./ 2 eggs today./ Well, I finished the wash & did out Elberts 2 cotton blanket, but I feel terrible tonight   his bead was so sweaty & now it smells fresh again   he turned the mattress over & helped me make his bed & I rubbed his back & hip,  he took the pieces of 2X4 out from under the casters at head of the beds & now they seem more level & like they should be & I’ll be glad when I can have the door shut & locked again,   I have bruised spots on my legs & arms today & my breasts are sore & needle marks on me,   I can’t stay awake day & night,   men didn’t come to work today, so got my cloths all out & dried  rags & all & Elbert has strained him self,  he felt sick for 2 days.   I got him to put his belt on again   he’s been trying to get weeds out of potatoes & doing odds & ends.   he put the roof of old toil toilet over the pit so no one would walk into it. & I think I’ll try to see if we can make an other out of some of the lumber.   & I do pray we can get the cottage over on the concrete coop floor so to get some rain water.   no mail to-day,  I got some cards ready to mail out but, he didn’t give them to postman or take them to Huron,   he went to store for a few things 3.43 meat, potatoes, winter green & pepper mints & bread & raspberries.   I thank Thee Jesus for Thy word & Salvation for all Thou doth give us so freely   I praise Thee forever & ever Amen. 

Sun. July 12. 1953./ 4 eggs today./ Inez & Henry Hunt came & visited a while & got the rest of the bulbs & then the Minister came with there 2 girls & his

Sun. July. 12. 1953./ page. 3117./ 4 eggs this day/ brought us a pie banana cream pie & told us about the young folks that were converted were baptized to day   I pray God will bless & guide them in all things.   May all the Glory be Thine forever & ever Amen  Dear Father, Jesus, Pure, True & Holy, I love Thee.  It’s been a nice quite day with North east breeze. 

Mon. July. 13. 1953./ 3. eggs today./ Been a nice day  N. east breeze hazy  thick all around the edges   men didn’t come today.  Elbert cut & hauled brush over hill & tonight he tried to fix siding on N. West end of house   hope he will get it done before they get here, he’s having cramps here & there, shoulders, legs, hands & over his ribs, & his lower limbs & ankles.   Men came & put on a new eve spouting, this after noon & fixed it for barrels & said we’d have to make covers for them,   but, they haven’t brought the barrels yet.   We hope to get the other building over on the hen house foundation & some roofing paper & eve troughs on so as to get water in systern.   I do hope  pray we can get it done before Fall   trees are tipped over all ways & makes it hard to clean up   we have to get trees cut up & out of the way before we can move the other building   the house isn’t right   we can’t shut the doors yet & I cold rest some better if I could lock my door,   I feel as if I’d been doped & raped to often, untill the blood runs   its terrible,   I pray Thee Jesus for help, it’s terrible & he talks & lies to me & thinks I don’t know but you are able to help me speadly & I’m trusting you will,   I know you can  Oh Jesus forgive me & reveal unto me I thank Thee  I praise Thee Jesus for all things    Received letter from Marry Vedowick today   she still wants me to come for her,   wish I could.  I been thinking of Ella Jane for several days   hope all is well & Jesus will turn her a-bout face. 

Tue. July. 14. 1953./ page 3118./ 3. eggs today/ Received letter from Audrey today, she’s home again & hates to go back to work, she says she will be 61. July 24. & it doesn’t seem as if it could be, but the yrs tell on us by & by & Frank will be 63. yrs. old July 27th. & he to is beginning to feel old & they think Elbert & I ought to go to the poor house   I couldn’t feel that way a-bout my brothers or sisters nephews or neices & I pray God will change them before it’s to late    Well the men came, late, & finished ridge on roof & the masons came at supper time & laid up the chimney & fix the flashing & ceiling in Kitchen & got the frame up, for little front porch & they got steps done & light man came & fixed light wires in basement & he’s going to give Elbert 40.00 to finish putting on the siding fix the doors so they will shut.  We got our checks come today.   Elbert can’t seem to get settled on doing a job at a time, he does a little here & there,   he wants to get the toilet done, but, he’s doing it the hard way   a little here & there,   he needs some one to help him   he isn’t able & he’s shaky.   Well the boy took the wheel barrow & took several loads of the good rock face blocks & pilled them out in the back   we hope to use them for another foundation on hen house concrete floor so we can have water again when we get other building over there   I thank & praise God for our blessing & for all things   I want to live to do His Will & His ways. & I pray God be blessed & Glorufied forever & ever Amen.  Been quite warm in sun with cool N. east breeze.

Wed. July. 15. 1953./ 2 eggs today./ I wrote card to Audrey, Nellie & Rev’s Deers.   I cleaned out under sink  they cans of fruit & put them back.  I clean at the outside end & the corner between west end of cupboard & wash bench, now I have to move move table & couch & little stand & both radios & Victrola & clean the walls, windows, curtians & floor, then next day, the floor, in the middle cupboard doors & shelf.  then inside of the cupboards   it will take me all summer to get clened & straightened up.   I received card from Jean & I hope to get a letter off to her soon   I know she would be lonesome after Audrey left  she’s got a mo or so, yet before they can come back to Elyria   I thank Thee Jesus for Thy great Love & care & Praise Thee forever Amen. 

Wed July. 15. 1953./ page. 3119./ 2. eggs this day/ Men were over here doing little odds & ends, been quite warm in sun N. east breeze & Elbert went to Huron  got a big mess of fish & gave Brodes half of them & he cleaned them & took fish to them,  he says he’s going back to Huron & try to get the rope & tackle to pull up evergreens   I pray God will let them grow just to prove to folks He is Lord of all things & can make it grow as He did.  the other one we fixed & He mended so good, now it was so badly splintered, they cut it off. & pulled the roots part of the surface roots & the tap roots are still in the ground on the other two in front of house, so if they get them up & tied fast & braced good they will take heart again & grow.   I hope to save one or two apple trees also out in the hen park & between park & cottage.   Men put a new light in my south bedroom window, that & front door glass was only ones broken, up here.   I did my ironing 2. dresses & underskirt & table cloth & Kerchiefs. & so I’m tired also, but pray God will get me to pray-ermeeting tomorrow night.   I will have to try to get a little done every day & got testify & worship as often as I can get there. & I pray He will bless them One & All in Jesus Name. Amen.

Thurs. July 16.1953/ 4. eggs today./ Been a nice day 93 degrees in the shade. Radio said.   Received a letter from Mrs Bracket, a card from Henry & Inez Hunt & one to Elbert.   Elbert went to Huron   got some rope from Skippy Shoe & cashed our checks   got a few things to eat & turpo & alcohol  he spent 9.75 for food & drugs.   I gave him 10.00 out of my check   I have taken out 7.00 for Church & the rest I’ll have to save for coal gas & taxes.   & Elbert paid 2.25 for Clorid of lime.   Oh I feel so miserable because, I didn’t get to church & I have to break this chain some how  I want to be in the house of God & do His Will.  & there is no reason, only he does to much work & then he didn’t have any clean pants   he bought 1. pants 2. shirts 2. prs. socks 14.00, & he put pants on & they looked as dirty as the one’s he took off, tonight,   I can’t see how he gets so dirty.  he has got door steps & where gas tanks stand painted & he got siding on North end of house done & floor in Kitchen fixed   I wiped all the ceiling & walls down half way in my room & cleaned the pictures,   now have to get lower half & floor & I’ll have to put bedding all out on the line & wipe up floor   I cleaned some of the work work around doors & wash stand.   I thank Thee Jesus & pray Thou will use me, fill & heal me & I pray for the souls of those of my family & many, many others,  I thank Thee Jesus & Give all Praise to Thee for all things Amen.

Fri. July.17. 1953 / page. 3120./ 3. eggs today./ Well, Elbert has made a big showing,  he’s cleaned & burnt up a lot of rubbish & sorted the building blocks & carried the brick from the chimney back to the backyard & there are a lot of blocks to go back yet,  he’s got two sides, “North & West side” patched & painted & he has south side to put a siding board on & paint & then the porch floor to paint & lay & a railing to put on.   I haven’t done much   I cleaned corners where the water pails set the middle of Kitchen oil cloth was all tore up & it’s going to be hard to clean it untill we can get a new piece, to put down.   I hope I can clean up the floor a little more  then next week to clean Elberts room & then Kitchen walls. & such a job,  Well, Mrs. Bracket says she is 77. yrs. old & has just finished cleaning her up-stairs room & they or her whole house hasn’t been cleaned for 2. yrs. so, maybe I’ll get mine done before Christmas,  I hope so.   Elbert’s dog tired tonight,  The Ministers came in tonight with little Naomie & visited & prayed with us,  they are such nice people God’s children in truth & in spirit.   I thank Thee Jesus & give all Praise to Thee forever & ever.  & it revives the spirit to see & talk & pray with them.   We had north east breeze & hot sun today.

Sat. July 18. 1953./ 3. eggs today./ Well, it’s been a nice day   Elbert has done a lot of odds & ends   went to Huron  got a little for us to eat Sun.   worked at the toilet   picked up & cleaned up & fixed my bedroom door & worked at the basement & uper door front door & back & basement doors all have to be ajusted yet.  Red Mc.Ginnis & his son Iria were here today & visited with Elbert awhile, then went wood chuck hunting, Frank Bonney & his son Armond had been hunting & stopped here & gave Elbert one a (small ) one   Frank ask us down to his house warming “he built a new house.” next Sun. evening,  but Elbert don’t like to go so far after dark   he can’t see to drive very far after dark. & I don’t like to go on Sun anyway   I hope to go to Church in the morning.   I thank God in Jesus Name for all our blessing   I don’t understand but Jesus Knows  He sees & hears  Glory to His Name forever & ever.   I did some cleaning & put away some fruit today.  John Snyder borrowed 2 saws today

Sun. July.19. 1953/ page. 3121./ 3. eggs today./ Well I’m happy I got to Church today, this morning, & we had ex-pected to go tonight but Nellie, Ella Jane, Bonita & her 2 children came rather late & brought cream & cones & visited awhile & when they started for home they couldn’t get the car door shut & so it was after church time before they got away & then I wasn’t dressed for Church, so we had to stay home.  that pleased Elbert for he didn’t want to go back but my heart cries out for God to help me & to help me help others,   Bonita said she should have stayed home & worked, she’s always behind in her work at home & I said, today is Sunday & she said, yes, but I have to wash, iron, scrub & clean every night & I’m tired    8 hours in the shop & 6 or 8 at home & so, I came with the rest to relax.  Ella Jane lets her temper fly when things go wrong & Bonita says just enough to keep the fire burning.  Nellie is looking better, but Ella Jane looks tuckered & her left arm’s been tired out from lifting the children & taking care of them, she had to carry it in a sling for 3 days.   One of Bonney Bell’s children had a broken color bone & fell & broke it over before it healed the first time;  & this morning Rev Dear was preaching on marrage & he says if he were to live his life over he would marry young & raise a nice family,   he says we are to marry & raise Children, but I can’t find a place in the New Testement where it says such a thing,   He told his Deciples to look around the field was white & ready to harvest, all ready. & He tells us to live Holy as He is Holy & to Keep our seed with in us to live for the Spirit & not for the lust of the flesh & What does Paul teach? in Romans 12th verse & 13th, 14th, 15th. 16th 17th read 7th Chap of Romans & read chap 8. Paul says it isn’t a sin to marry, but he warns if you marry you will have trouble with the flesh & we are warnded so many many times about the lust of the flesh  I pray I may live for the spirit in Jesus Name Amen & I will give Him all praise & Glory forever & ever Amen. Glory to God I pray He will use me for HIs work. 

Mon. July. 20. 1953./ page. 3122./ 3 eggs today./ Elbert’s back is bad today but he washed the cloths & I have rubbed his back & hip twice today.   I did my washing   had a big one as I only washed once last week.   we got them all dry except my two dresses & corset.  I’m soaking wet with sweat.  & so tired my hand don’t want to do any more   I hope to take a bath & get into bed.  air seemed damp even though the sun is so hot.   Well, I thank Thee Jesus for the strength Thou hast given me today & I pray Thou Will help Elbert    fill us & heal us Dear Heavenly Father in Jesus Name I pray & Thou hass promised if We believe, we could ask to receive & Jesus, I believe & I’m waiting to receive, help me to do Thy Will & Ways, Amen.   Mr. Cattell was here today,  he hasn’t got his money yet for the inspection hasn’t been here yet, he seemed worried,   said he has another house to move but wasn’t working    I hope they get the evergreens raised up soon while moon is new. 

Tue. July. 21. 1953./ 3. eggs today./ We haven’t done much today,   Elberts back’s so sore, but, I pray God Will fix it so he wont be in so much pain.   I’ve done out a wash & been grumbled at many a time, in the same condition.  now, it’s him,  I am sorry for I do Know just how bad it is.   I put away the cloths that were in here on the line    got to meals & washed the dishes & feel as if I had been druged tonight   I don’t know how I got it unless it was dropped into my coffee,  my head felt better this morning when I got up but since dinner head’s been so dizzy & I could hardly stay on my feet.   We received nice letter from Audrey & card from Jean, but not a word from any of the rest,   I’ll have to try to write a few lines to them soon.   Audrey has it all figured out what she’s going to do in 4 yrs. from now   Well I wonder she’s only thinking of her clothes & her eats but life is more than that & she will have to learn the hard way.   I don’t Know What Gertie is going to do,  she lives a very lone-some sort of life.   I’m going to try to go to church Thurs. night   I love prayer meeting night & God’s blessings & May He be blessed for ever & ever, Glory, Glory Hallelujah  I do praise Thee for all things in Jesus blessed Holy Name, Amen.   Been quite warm  N. east breeze dying out tonight   Elbert went to Huron got food. 

Wed. July. 22. 1953./ 3. eggs today./ Rained from early morning & all day in light & heavy showers.   Elbert’s back & hip are bad yet.  Mr Cattell was here this afternoon & he said he Would really put the cottage over on the henhouse floor foundation   Oh God of love & mercy Thou art marvelous,  how can I ever be able to thank you enough.  Jesus , pure & holy I love Thee & pray I may be more worthy.   I thank Thee for all things Glory to Thy Name.

Thurs. July. 23. 1953./ page. 3123./ 4. eggs today/  Well the inspector came today & I signed the paper so the con-structor could get his check & he gave it to Cattell right here & later Cattell came back & got his derrick truck.   Elbert’s back so bad he went up to the Dr. (Leighouser) & has to go back Tue. noon.   no mail today.  Miss Cark came,   she’s sick & been sick since may   she has no desire for food.   I gave her a part bottle of beef, iron & wine & she took a dose & drank a cup of tea but wouldn’t eat & she’s so worried about something, after she got started to talk, I learned she had worked to help Harry Miller for 16 1/2 yrs. & now he has said a lot of things that hurt her terribly & she’s going to stay away & not go there any more.  & after awhile I found it was her nerves all up set & she’s starving, for she can’t eat & her stomach sours & turns bitter.   she looks sick & she hasn’t much strength,  she said.   Mrs. Sprunk was sick after she was here, for 3 days.   Tom, Myrtle & Roney have been in hospital & had a cansorus tumer removed from  his leg on front of thigh,   she said the tornado went across Lindy’s back yard, but didn’t hurt them or house   Dicky said he got to Lindys just as it went through & they were in basement praying & he never was so afraid in all his life, not even when he was in the war on the front line, as he was getting to Lindy’s ahead of that Tornado,  Dicky doesn’t belong to God  they say.  God help us to work & pray & keep right with Thee.   We went to prayer meeting tonight   had a good prayer service & I give Glory & Honour to God our Father Jesus our Savior & Holy Ghost forever & ever & hope I may be found worthy, Amen.

Fri. July 24. 1953./ 4. eggs today./ Audrey’s birthday   she’s 61. yrs. old.   We didn’t get any mail today.   was rather cool today.  I laid a bed my feet’s so swollen.   cool all morning, hot sun from noon on untill night & started to get cool early this evening   Radio said tempture going down to 55 & I believe it for it’s real cool tonight almost shivery in the house & I haven’t done anything today & ought to work to-morrow   got few rags to wash & my dresses & his shirts to iron, so, have to get right at it soon’s I get up or I wont get it done.   I pray Dear Heavenly Father Thou will be with Miss Clark & be with all Thine all over the world & keep us strong in Thee & in body, that we may do Thy will in Jesus Name.   I Praise Thee for all things, forever & ever Amen.

Sat. July. 25. 1953./ page. 3124./ 3. eggs today./ Well I did out a small washing & set bread & baked 2 big tins & one round loaf & then Elbert fixed the little stand in the corner & I cleaned windows & couch & wiped the walls & put stand records back & the little radio I set plants on & the high stool & then we put fruit Jelly & Jams back under bottom of cupboard & I swept & we only had boiled eggs & Elbert had a biscuit & I had crackers & now I have his back & hip bathed in alcohol & turpo ointment & then I did up all the dishes & now I’ll read & go to bed, so, terribly tired I wont be able to rest for hours.   We had a card from Audrey & a nice sympathic letter from Boys Home, Nebraska, I sent them 2.00 & one of the little Berlyn Hights newspaper with Elbert’s picture & the house   I thank Thee Jesus for all the many prayers & that Thou art answering them,  this is the first time I ever Knew I had so many friends, Praise God from whom all blessing flow   Elbert bought a hen of Brodes & it cost $2.00   Well they said they had another one he could have,   it has a bruised foot,  but that wont hurt it any    Was very cold last night & early this a.m. but at noon the sun was so terribly hot & was untill 6.p.m.   Frank Bonney will be 63. yrs old tomorrow.   I thank & Praise God for all the many blessings he gives us day & night & no bombs on us as yet.   Glory, Glory Glory Hallelujah.   Oh God be with Rev. Hance & his wife & family   help them in all the ways they need   forgive him if he has sined & heal him in Jesus Name I ask & I thank Thee & give Thee all the Praise.

Sun. July 26. 1953./ Frank Bonney’s birthday 63 yrs./ 4. eggs today/ No one came near us today,  been a nice day hot 94. degrees, they say it will be 70 degrees tonight   Elbert has felt bad all day, but, he has shifted it back to left hip again   maybe God will take it out of him again.  & Sat. I felt so bad all day & had a headach   it was my bowels, they refused to work & So I got up early this morning & took my bath & tried to get my bowels to move & at last I had to force them & it made me weak & sick, they moved & turned one inside out & bled so I didn’t get to God’s House of Worship, but I listened to many sermons & prayers & am trusting & believing.  I heard over Radio Rev. Hance is ill & tonight Rev. Buser & his staff took over for him & he did a very good job.   I Praise Thee God & Jesus & Holy Ghost.

Mon. July. 27. 1953./ page. 3125./ 3. egg today/  Elbert has been working today & I did the ironing my skirt 2 dresses & his 2. shirts  bowels are still rather sore but pulled back in side   I haven’t done much today.   Received card from Miss Clark  said iron tonic was O.K.   she begin to feel like eating again,  I thank Thee Jesus, she sure was in a bad fix the other day when she was here, & I’ve prayed a lot for her,   she’s getting old.   it’s been hot & sultry today & the breeze has been all around & a few clouds tonight & a full moon   lightened a few times then stopped.   I thank My Father in Heaven & Jesus my savior & the Holy Ghost for taking care of us & pray Elbert will soon know Thee Jesus & all sisters brother & nephews & Neices, Amen.

Tue. July. 28. 1953./ 3. eggs today/ I felt so sick I had to lay down,   Elbert got ready & went to Huron to the Dr.  he went to fish house & got a nice mess of perch  we had them for supper;   Rue Sarr brought Earnie & he’s a good little boy plays all by his self, told me about his visit to his Aunts home in Deerborn Mich & his cousins & Dolly his sister’s girl, went with him, his Aunt came here to Sarrs & took them home in there car & they came back on a plain to Cleveland   his sister met him & took them to her home & Earnie’s father went there & brought him home in his car   he enjoyed everything but said Dolly got sick on the plain,  he’s tanned to the waist line & from the middle of thighs down.   Muffy came for him tonight & said her mother wasn’t feeling very well, to hot to work.   Received tax blank today. (12.52) & we ought to get the coal in this coming month.   it was 91.00 & some odd cents last year,   I hate to think what it will be this yr.   We received a nice letter from Audrey,  she wishes now she hadn’t quit her Job in 1951.   I ask her Why she didn’t ask for 3 mo’s rest at that time, but she was discusted & has learned it doesn’t pay to be “as she often says” bull headed,  she wrote a nice letter   Jean & Bill are having a hard time like the rest of us to Keep living & pay bills.  Elbert paid light bill 1.50 & 58 cents for 2 cans tomatoes today & people all over the world starving & Miss Clark said in her card Gracie Day has a baby, but no husband.   Fish were good for supper.   Been hot sun & N. east wind all day.   I do earnestly thank Thee Jesus for all we have,   I Know it is What Thou givest.   I Praise Thee more for saving my soul & pray I may be blessed with the Holy Ghost that I may praise Thee in Spirit,  May all the Glory & Honour be Thine forever & ever   Thou are a wonderful miriculus Holy & Pure Saviour & Physicin   I love Thee Dearly, Amen. 

Wed. July 29. 1953./ 3. eggs today./ Another day   I didn’t do much but Elbert’s tried all day & he’s so tired tonight.   Rue brought Earnie Tue. & today.   Elbert took him home tonight   I tried to fix my corset but thread kept breaking & every thing seems to go wrong, but I got the stiching done.   We saw a

Wed. July. 29. 1953./ page. 3126./ 3. eggs this day./   rather queer thing, a car stopped over at John’s building & a man tall & dark & 3 women got out & took something out & laid it on the ground & covered it with lots of papers then man got down on his Knees & went through with some funny notion s for & hour or more.   he had a Knife & saw when a car came up or down the road, girl got infront of man or when a train went either way, they did the same, then they gathered & put in the car & at last all got in & went back north   they came from that way.   another car stopped  a man got out, I couldn’t see what they did, but he got back in car & went north, he also came from South & went north.   We watched for an hour & a half. or so now.  Elbert’s in bed & I’m late, but, Praise God from Whom all blessings flow, for all things & Praise Him & give Him all honour & Glory,  He’s always been so wonderful to me.   & I love Him & Praise Him for all things  Glory Hallelujah.   I received DeHaans book today & haven’t got the other one read.   Been mostly cloudy breeze been all way around & S & West tonight.

Thurs. July. 30. 1953./ 3. eggs today./ We did the washing & I’m sick once more   my bowels are on the rampage & haven’t moved today.   I had hoped to go to prayermeeting,   feet are to swollen untill they are broke out in red rash & pain me bad.   I Praise God & believe for my healing   I pray I may be filled & healed in Jesus Dear Holy Name & I thank Thee Jesus.   & Know there is some thing wrong or I’d have been filled & healed before now, help me to Know.   Elbert said there wasn’t any mail, but, I felt there should have been some,   was cloudy yet this morning & raining off & on untill noon,  we had several hard showers after midnight & so God answered my prayers, Glory to God, I love Thee Jesus.

Fri. July. 31. 1953/ 3. eggs today/ Well Elbert went to Huron & he mailed cards to. Rev & Mrs. Hance, Audrey Mary Ved    Eileen, Red Cross, Eleanor Clark & Lida, Boys Home with  Annabel, Mery Vidowich Henry & Inez. Hunt Jean & Bill Frank & Ruby Bonney & my taxes 12.52 & tax on money order 25cents & went to fish House & got 15 fish 1. was pike rust perch  he came back 11-30-a-m. I cleaned couch & dusted chairs & got every things as near ready as I could for supper,   Elbert got the milk & chicken from Brodes this morning & I got it thawed & bones cooked tender & fat tried out & potatoes ready to cook & at 5-15 I got beets ready & sliced & potatoes on, I had dumplins ready 

Fri. July. 31. 1953./ 3 eggs this day./ so when they came the potatoes were dune & I had chicken balls half done   Elbert creamed the potatoes   I finished balls & made gravey,   we had pickled pears & lettuce & Sister Deer brother 2. pies an apple & goose berry  We ate a good supper & Elbert took little Naomie & went to store got qt. strawberry ice cream & after awhile we had the apple pie & the cream & hot coffee   Elbert made the coffee   they said it was good & I thought it was, to.  We visited untill 9-p-m & Sister Deer read apor-tion of Revelation & we had prayer & then they went home   they are God’s children truely.   Brother Bill has to go into service, got his call last week & they have only been married a very few weeks   a fine young couple.   Now Elbert cleaned the fish & gave the ministers half of them, they seemed well pleased.   Sister Deer mended a dress for little Naomie she had cought on bobed wire & tore while we visited   Elbert is very tired   We had Earnie here all after noon & he & Elbert went to 4 corners for water,   Helen came for Earnie & I told her Elbert would bring him,  she felt lonesome,  Muffy went to Columbus for week end so she & the boy will be alone for a few nights.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray Thou will Keep us Close to Thee & use us in what ever way Thou seest best   I thank Thee & Praise, Amen

Sat. Aug. 1. 1953./ __ eggs today/ Well we both felt bad today   Elbert worked sawing wood (tree limbs) he’s got a lot done this week, but I haven’t gained much.   I haven’t felt like eating, but I ate & drank to much for my own good & then we had a terrible time catching the hens & getting them in the other building but a long last we got them in    one most in & he cought one put her under a box & she riped & tore untill she got out so he had to catch her again,  she sure did a lot of talking about it & the red hen is hard to see & keep tract of but he cought her in the fence near pear tree & rambler roses   she yelled so loud & shook her feathers out,   but, he had her & put her in little coop, so now they are in & he says he’s going to keep them in, he don’t feel so good & had a pain over his heart after he got in bed,  his pain has gone from back & right hip into left hip   he ask me to rub it tonight so I rub back & both hips & pray God will convert & heal him.   I thank Thee Jesus.   Well 2 days & no mail.   I wish I felt able to go to Church & sunday school in the morning help me Jesus,  I’ll give Thee all Praise & Glory Amen. 

Sun. Aug. 2. 1953./ page. 3128./ 3. eggs. today./ Well it been such a long day I have been sick with stomach & bowels again  the bowels just wont move & haven’t yet 9-p-m. Mrs. Cranage & her son & daughter Elvedore & Ruth came & visited for a little while this afternoon,  I was so surprised to see them   she isn’t very well & don’t get out very often. & Elbert has felt bad all day   he fell down last night chasing hens & he was so angry to,  his intestines has been paining him for several days anyway,   I don’t know whether it’s flu. or what it is.   It’s so cold tonight a little fire would have felt good.   They have prayed for us at Church & I wanted to go so much & I’m going to try to go Tue. night & then every meeting night with God’s help:   I thank & Praise Thee for all things in Jesus Name, Amen.

Mon. Aug. 3. 1953./ 3. eggs today/ Well, I haven’t done anything more than I just had to but Elbert has done a lot of sawing & triming  & he’s so tired he groans every few minutes & had cramps in his back over his ribs   now I have him bathed with alcohol & rubbed with turpo & he’s in bed.   It was very cool last night & it is again tonight   Well, my bowels moved hard, could hardly keep my head level, but after awhile they moved again,   I turn out & it makes me so terribly sick all over    & I get such a shock in the early morning must of been about 3- or 3-30-a.m   sounded as if Elbert fell in the middle of kitchen,  he answered after I called him several times & his voice sounded sullen, said he hadn’t been out of bed,  last night he said he locked the back door,   but, I felt I should look & he hadn’t locked it at all & when I told him he seem eratated about it.   I looked tonight to be sure & another queer thing   I found some dry grass in foot of my bed   I don’t know for the life of me how it could have got there.   I’m glad God see, hears & Knows & I pray He will keep me close to Him for ever & ever,   I thank Thee Jesus & love Thee more than all else & Praise Thee.   Elbert did his washing first thing this morning & he goes for milk every morning.   We were eating supper when Frank & Armond came to help get the toilet up & they did a lot in 2 1/2 hrs.  got an other back made & then put the front & sides on the floor Elbert had made & they got the roof, back on, the back of toilet is under the building we called the cottage, but the front & sides & roof of old toilet  they used over.  some board gone at top of sides & they will have to be put in , some how, Frank said he’d be back in few days   said work was easing up & spoke as if he’d like to get the Job of rebuilding Bill Snyders barn, he (Bill) says he

Mon. Aug. 4. 1953./ page. 3129./ 3. eggs this day/ thinks he will rebuild his barn.  Frank says he has some onions so sweet you can eat them like apples & they 1 1/2 lbs. each.   said he’d bring me 1. & some beans when he comes back;  Wish we could pay him for them & there worth it   It rained some & has been cloudy & thick most of the day.

Tue. Aug. 5. 1953./ ___ eggs today./ Elbert cut or, sawed limbs from trees & he went to Huron to Dr. & said he gave him a good treatment   got some bones back that were out in his neck & back   he carried water from barrel & put it in the cystern & it rained this morning & we had a thunder & lightening storm late this after noon & it has been raining tonight,  I haven’t felt very well today, but baked some oat meal cookies & fried a chicken & stewed it tender in roaster, had hot creamed potatoes & apple sauce for supper & hot coffee   I wrote a letter to Jean & Bill & should write card to Audrey,   we received a letter from Jean & Bill today with $5. in it I put 5-1’s in her letter   funny wasn’t it   she says they love us, I’m so glad.  & pray God will bless them & keep them close to him.   Annabel & Bob wrote us to & said the storms were bad up there & around her home in Va.   Anna Mae looks after her mother’s place.  Jesus said when we see all these things coming to Know the end was near even at the door.   Earnie was here today & gave me a dollar for looking after him,  he’s a good boy & minds good, but he has to play alone,   he does Elbert’s steps & it tires him.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things   Glory to Thy Holy Name.   S. West wind & such a white sun.  

Wed. Aug. 6. 1953./ 3. eggs today./ Well Elbert’s cut & sawed most all day.  he let hens out & the heny hen that crows came out telling him a hard story & the language she use was terrible   she stuck her head in the air   flipped her big red comb & headed for the brush saying all maner of things & tonight she went back in the tree & when he tried to catch her she flew & said some more bad things & he didn’t get her either,   I hope nothing catches her tonight & that he gets her tomorrow.   I want to go to town with him but don’t know whether to or not, may tire me to bad & I want to go to Prayer meeting if Possible, God

Wed. Aug. 5. 1953./ page 3130./3 egg this day./Willing.   I didn’t do much to-day   mended Elbert’s b.v.d’s & socks  wrote card to Jean & Bill & one to Miss Clark & one to Audrey & now I’m tired   I got to get to bed   was up looking at the terribly black clouds last night & it sure rained   has been very cool all day & cold last night & tonight, lightening struck an oil tank & tossed it 500 feet into the air & it exploded & burned & 2 more were expected to go explode,  they were getting people out of there homes just in case & fighting the fire radio said    I thank Thee Jesus for Keeping us & hope Thou will get us into Church & Keep us Closer to Thee.

Thurs. Aug. 6. 1953./ 3. eggs today/ Well, Elbert has worked all day   he did the shopping this morning.   I set bread & baked 2 tins. 1. big  1 small &  I gave big tin to Rev’s Mr. & Mrs. Deer & gave them some rolled oat cookies & then I gave Earnie a small loaf, they give us 1.00 a day for looking after him.   I made the cookies yesterday.   I was just taking the bread out the oven When Nellie Bonita & Ella Jane came in   they all had a cup of tea & Ella Jane had hot biscuit   they didn’t stay long,  they have a new car,   I don’t Know how they can afford it, but they didn’t say & I didn’t ask.   We received a letter from Carl Betz   he said they got the paper with Elbert’s picture in it & that he had been in the hospital & there boy Dalas had just got home from Japan & that he & his mother had gone for a drive so he thought he’d write as he didn’t feel like going.   There are some men that bring Helen & Muffy home at night & they come clear, here to get Earnie.   I went to prayer meeting & we a good lesson & Sister Oney talked in other tongues & Sister Dear interpeted,  the end time is near & we all ought to work harder for Jesus,   Oh, I Praise Thee Jesus.  help me to do Thy Will in all things, Glory Glory Hallelujah.  

Fri. Aug. 7. 1953./ __ eggs today/ Elbert worked to hard today, sawing & triming & he burned the triming & this after noon, he went to 4 corners & he had to go into Skippy Shoe’s for water   pump wont work at corners, so Skip was there & he visited a bit with him & then came back   hung out a line of clothes for me

Fri. Aug. 7. 1953./ page 3131./ __ eggs this day./ I thought if he helped me he’d stay & rest but he had his mind made up to burn all that dry brush & there was such a lot of it   Earnie was here & he helped & enjoyed it   he has brought us a dollar each time, 3. or 4.00 this week.   Elbert had part of it.   I had big washing,  I did Elbert’s wash also & we got it all dry except my dress & it was 3/4 dry.  We’re both tired & I feel sort of sick to my stomach.   I thank Thee Jesus for my healing & for the strength of today & pray for that great infilling in Thy Holy Name.   I thank Thee for all things & Praise only Thee, Thou art Wonderful, Marvelous Pure & Holy   help me to be like Thee all the rest of my life. Amen.

Sat. Aug. 8. 1953./ __ eggs today./ Been feeling so bad all day & so has Elbert but he’s tried to work.   I haven’t done much   been sort of sick all over & bowels moved 2. or 3. times;  Frank Bonney came & put in a new seat in toilet.  he had to make it after he got here,  then he shingled one side of the roof   there’s paper on the other side & he said he’d do that side when he come again & try to fix the doors & do the porch & pull up trees   not all in one afternoon but each time he comes, he’ll do some.   Well, that will be wonderful, so we can get fixed up before cold weather   he said Armond & wife had company & so he didn’t come today   he brought us several of his onions   I don’t think they weigh 1 1/2 lbs. each, though, & he brought 1/2 pk. yellow wax beans.   Frank said Ella Jane had a car wreck, there new car, I hope it wasn’t bad, & pray God will help her to live closer to Him & teach her to listen to His voice, I thank Thee Jesus.   I prayed for the St. corner meeting tonight & wished so much I could have been there to swell the member & sing.   I received a note from Mary Vedowich   she’s hopping to come & I do hope we can take her for a little while so she can get out of that place for a rest, poor soul.   May God help us both to do his will forever & ever Amen. 

Sun. Aug. 9. 1953./ 3. eggs today./  Well, I didn’t get to Church untill to -night,   We had a good meeting & God blessed me good   I thank & Praise Him   I gave the Ministers some relich & a few roses & felt better in some ways & am trusting for my Whole healing for Jesus said ask & receive trust & believe.   I Praise Thee & Pray this will be another testimony for Thy Glory   I give Thee all the Praise for I am helpless in my-self.

Mon. Aug. 10. 1953./ page. 3132./ 2. eggs today./ It rained thundered & sounds like terrible blasts & shook the house & sleeted & hailed & poured rain & they said over Radio “Elery Morton” that he saw a foot of snow in Oragon & that it would have been hard to have believed had he heard it,   but, he saw it as he came home on a train, he’d been to a funeral of one of there, Ministers & he said there were a lot of wrecks along the highway.   God help us I pray, in Jesus Blessed Holy Name for ever & ever, Amen. Amen.   Well, I baked bread today   did a little cleaning, got the dinner, took care of bedrooms & made beds & swept the Kitchen  washed dishes & got supper, only soup dishes to wash & I’m leaving them   I’m so tired   was only out side once today.   Been cool, sun came out late & got hot after dinner, no. mail today.  Elbert hoed 2 hours in potatoes & pulled weeds & this after noon he putat in two siding boards on east side of toilet.   he has some pieces to put in on South & West sides & he has to put paper & siding on the back & then get it painted   I mended 3 shirts of mine  put big patches under the arms.  & darned & patched Elbert’s work shirt.   Didn’t storm While we were at Church last night.   Church has a new loud speaker & it plays records also,  they used it last night   Elbert said he could hear as well as if he was inside the church.   Hen like there new coop & go in by them selves now   only got the 3. white leghorns left.   I ought to iron tomorrow.

Tue. Aug. 11. 1953./ 2 eggs today./ Well I did the ironing cooked washed dishes hung night clothes out & my dress & slip & I’m as tired as if I’d been working, ought towash in the morning   only got few clothes,   but, 4 wool blankets.   hope to get them done and way.  Received letter from Audrey today, she’s getting to the place where she tires easy & so she frets about things that not so long ago she never worried about,   I’m truly sorry for her & I’m sorry for Gertie   she live such a queer lonesome sort of life & she’s getting to the place where a days work tells on her   shes 65   I haven’t been able for over 20 yrs. to do a days work but I had a vision of it & now they are talking about having one in about 4 yrs.  I’ll be 72 & Elbert 74 yrs.   It’s been a cool day hot in sun to cool out of it & just right to iron or work in shade.   I Praise Jesus. 

Well, I washed my clothes  part of Elbert’s   he washed his shirt & B’V’D’s, but they got all-most dry.   Tomorrow I hope to wash blankets & perhaps rugs.   it’s been hot today.   Elbert was up to Huron, got some meat & went to 4 corners & got water & pump is on the bum yet.   No mail & no checks today.  Earnie Sarr was here from 1-30 untill quarter to five   I had just got him washed to the waist line When Muffy & her mother came in the car with the man they ride to work with & come home with.   Been partly cloudy   Radio said 92. but would be cooler tomorrow   The coal bin has to be fixed & Elbert don’t want to get at it.   I hope he get it done before end of this month,   we get it a little cheeper.   I can’t get out to do things or look after things & he don’t seem to care.   Oh God I pray & trust for Thy help & pray I may be of greater service to Thee.   I thank & Praise Thee for all things great or small, Amen.  

Thurs. Aug. 19. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ We had a big wash   I rubbed out 7. blankets 4. wool 1 heavy cotton 2 light cotton. & Praise God they all got dry & I got the beds made up   got supper  took a bath & was almost ready for church when Mrs Mc.Neil & 3 of her children came in & Mrs Sprunk,   they wandered about the yard with Elbert “he had taken his bath & dressed but I wasn’t quite done so he talked & talked & then I went out & they came in & stayed untill 10 minutes to eight   We hurried & got on our way to Church   had & extra good service & one of the women that use to be a Bartender girl was at the altar & at last she laid on the floor still doing antics & talking but she didn’t talk in spirit while I was there   I came out before they were through   I would like to have stayed,  Sister Deer was feeling pains in her back.  but she was so filled with the spirit   I’m sure she’s O.K. by now.   I didn’t mail my cards  forgot to take ’em   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things in Jesus Name. 

Fri. Aug. 14. 1953./ 2. eggs today/ I didn’t do much today   mended my two wool petticoats   they wont last long but I hate to pay for the new ones, it’s just terrible the price they put on every thing,   Well it wont be for many yrs. more.   I had a vision of world war 2. & a little while “few yrs” ago I had a vision of revelution “war” & now they are talking about it on radio.   Elbert got coal   been done today & he’s felt bad all day   We worked to hard washing blankets in the heat I guess.

Fri. Aug. 14. 1953./ page. 3134./ 2. eggs this day./ & he worked at coal bin yesterday & finished it today.   My head has felt terribly heavy today,  haven’t been able to rest as much as usual.   Earnie was here today, he gave us 4 quarters & I took them all for we have to make up the coal money & that helps out a lot,   Elbert told Earnie he better give it to him next time & he’d take it to,   but, it belongs to me.   We are pinching,   I gave him money several times out of the money I was saving for coal & I took out for taxes & gas 22.00 & so now he feels hurt because I have to put it back,   Well, I can’t give or pay back when I don’t have it.   Oh Well I can’t do any more than I can,   We ought to finish the washing tomorrow, for it looks as if I’d have to serve[starve] this next week   Elbert has to have sleeper pants & a pillow slip & I need night gown pillow slip & dish towels & I will have to make petticoats soon & I just don’t know what to do about blankets to put under us to sleep on   have to fix binding on one or two of the top blankets   wish I could get some at Wards Dry Goods store while they are having there sale, reversable ones & some to sleep between.   Checks came yesterday & doller from Tue. & 3. cards from Sister & Brother Deer Miss. Lida Clark & Audrey, but none today.   I feel sort of lost & so weary today, I love only Thee Jesus & Praise Thee.

Sat. Aug. 15. 1953./ only 3 hens/ 3 eggs today./  They are having a terrible time on some Island Mountias falling down, land slides, floods & over 1.000 dead & tonight hospital roof caved in on the sick & the world fighting to see Who is going to rule the world & tornadoes Cyclones, Typhones & Hurry canes along the Coasts & in verious States leaving a wake of destruction behind it,   Bible history being full filled.  Oh God help us to live closer to Thee & do Thy Will.  

This is for Sat. also.,  Elbert cleaned up & burnt up a lot of brush & pieces of branches,   He went to Huron for food & & burned more brush when he got home.   Well, I did out two lines of clothes & washed 4 grain & mash bags white & got them all dried, swept & made bed & got 2. meals & washed dishes & got the meat cooking for tomorrow & I got the clothes all put away.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & praise Thee & pray I may be found worthy   help me to do Thy Will in all things Amen.

Sun. Aug. 16. 1953./ page. 3135./ 2. eggs today./ Well we got off to church tonight   had a good sermon & I wrote a note & gave it to Mrs. Bouls &  I gave her a dollar & told her the Deers were hungry for pork chops & I ask her to collect enough to get some chops & she took up $6.00 & the decided to just give them the money to use for meat   I didn’t wait to see but hope it will be excepted in the Way We ment it & may God Bless them each & every one.   Oh I’m so sorry Audrey didn’t get her cards this week but she’ll get several tomorrow. I hope & pray she’s feeling better.   Well the world is in a termoil & it looks as if time is growing short & I pray God will help me to help others & that He will help me to praise Him in spirit.   May God be blessed for ever & ever & Jesus b Gloryfied Amen.  We saw a piece of rain bow  look 3 or 4. yds long   Elbert says they call it a sun dog & it means a storm   it rained a light shower be-fore we went to Church & is still cloudy & cool.  Things are bad on other side & edgy one this side.  No word from Nellie

Mon. Aug. 17. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ Elbert got up & dressed to go to Lorain then he woke me up & told me he & I had talked it over & I was to go with him that such a mean way to do.   I told him to go ahead.  he said he’d wait for me if I wanted to go, he said Sat he had enough to get his shoes & have old one’s repaired so I gave him $16.00 from my check all I had left,  now he said, that was all he had to buy & fix his shoes, such a wicked world,  Well, I was just getting a little sleep when he woke me up & after he left I went back to bed & then he went only to Vermilion & got his old shes repaired while he waited & then he came back just as I got back to sleep,  he was locked out so I unlocked the door & went back & got dressed & washed & got dinner   I’m so tired  seems as if I’d die, but, who is there here to care?  I’m glad God sees, hears & Knows; & oft times shows me What is going on.   Well, after dinner Elbert cleaned the boards the fruit cupboard was made of before & he nailed them up & put the shelves in  another job done & now we have to clean fruit jar & put them down.   that’s my job I suppose.   I didn’t get any sewing done  felt to bum.  It was so cool I had to put an extra blanket on last night & going to be the same tonight

Mon. Aug. 17. 1953./ page. 3136./ 2. eggs this day./ Earnie was here this after-noon,   “I got the coal money” & now I’m going to save for floor covering & paint for Kitchen wall, don’t Know if I’ll be able to get it done or not   I have so little endurance   I pray God Wil help me do the most necessary things.   I thank & praise Thee Jesus for all things & pray for more faith & strength.   I thank Thee, Amen.

Tue. Aug. 18. 1953./ 3. eggs today./ We received nice letter from Jean & Bill yesterday. & today Nellie Ella Jane & Bonita & 3 children were here & Earnie was here.   The girls had a weinie roast & hot coffee with buns & potato salid & we had a nice visit   Marcie had her baby Aug. 9. 1953. a tinny girl & they Named it Bonney Bell after Nellie “her middle is Bell” & Bonney Bell Harnish, Dudiak,  Bonita isn’t very well,  Ella Jane has arthritis & Nellie isn’t very well & one twin “Georgie” has rhumatism of the heart   Bonita gave me a picture of each of her children today.  I still feel half dead today & they looked as if I was going to die, but I told them I was feeling lots better than yesterday.   I felt as if I might die Mon. but am better today,  they started for home at 5-p-m & bought a pk of peaches & brought them back to us,  they really can’t afford to do such things & I do pray God will give them an extry blessing for it,   I gave them one of the big onions Frank gave me & they left us a few tomatoes from they’re garden.   I received a nice letter from Audrey today   she was sort of upset she didn’t get a card all last week but she must have got 3 by this time & I ought to write one tonight but feel to tired,  I cut out apr. pajama pants for Elbert today & few small squares for handkercheifs from left over pieces.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & give Thee all the Praise for ever & ever Amen.

Wed. Aug. 19. 1953/ 2. eggs today./ We both felt so bad today  We did not much work only What We had to do.   Elbert fell & shook himself up last night,  he said, this morning he felt terribly bad   he went up to Huron & got Scotts block & tackle & said it made him sick to think of trying to raise up the evergreens & then loosen, got to get it up or it will be spoilt.   Well if I could help a little I would.   I hope to go to prayer meeting tomorrow night.   Well Muffy isn’t allowed to earn more than 6. hundred dollars for she’s only 19. yrs old, today was her last 

Wed. Aug. 19. 1953./ page. 3137./ 2. eggs this day./ day at work.   Earnie was here today but he wont be back for a while,  & anyway he does tire us rather bad when we are so punk.  Well, Elbert says his back don’t hurt him at all tonight   Praise God I hope it wont hurt him at all tomorrow   The young man that moved the house came & got the timbers & steel beams, 60 ft. long & took all his stuff away this morning, he promised to move the other building but now he says he can’t unless we give him 2.50 two hundred and fifty dollars,  I thought that was what he would do   Well I pray & trust God will get it back for me.   I thank him & praise Him for all things.   I cut out a pr & pajama pants for Elbert but haven’t sewed

Thurs. Aug. 20. 1953./ 1. eggs today./ I baked 3 loaves of bread, 2 Brown & 1. White   wasn’t able, but got it done   got such a sore throat for 3 days,   I feel sick all over & so tired seems as if I can’t keep going   Jim Cattelle came tonight & gave Elbert 25.00 for putting on some siding & fixing the doors & the doors are not done yet & I’m wondering if they will get fixed before cold weather.   Elbert’s been sick most of the week  he had to do just a little more after supper & was to tired then,   but, he went back to get it done, fell & hasn’t felt good since & hasn’t worked   we went out & looked around   moved few blocks so we can get at the trees & raise them up a little tomorrow untill we get them up straight again.   I pray God will make them to leave out & branch out & be fresh & green again,   Oh I do wish we could have gone to pray-ermeeting but it isn’t good to go with a sore throat,   it’s better,   so, hope to go Sun. morning if I can   We received card from Audrey today.   I cooked dinner & supper & washed dishes & took care & beds, feeling half dead.   I thank my Heavenly Father in Jesus Name, Pure & Holy & for the Holy Ghost & pray I be all Thine, Amen. 

Fri. Aug. 21. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ Elbert went to Huron for a treatment  says his back feels better tonight   he didn’t work today,  neither have I for each time I cough seems as if the top of my head would come off & I feel terrible weak trusting in Jesus to feel better tomorrow.   Been cool all morning hot from noon untill evening. N. east breeze.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things. 

Sat. Aug. 22. 1953./ 2 eggs today/ I did my wash  seemed as if I just couldn’t, got them all dry, Elbert went to Vermilion for few eats & ordered Coal 16.75 per ton.   I thank Thee & Praise Thee Jesus. Amen.

Sun Aug. 23. 1953./ Page. 3138./ 2. eggs today./ Today Nellie, Ella Jane, Bonita & the 3. children came for an hour or so,   Other wise we were here alone all day   I was out by the place the hen house & only to the end of drive with the children as they headed back for home,   Elbert’s bowels is on the bum again & he’s sick to his stomach to night & has to go to doctor tomorrow.   The evergreens are still laying out in the front yard & it is about the worst job in the world “to hear tell” to pull them up on end & brace them.   I pray & trust in God, to heal & Keep them growing.   May Baldwin’s sister has come home sick sister & they took her to the hospital, she has cansors. in her stomach.   Sun has been terrible hot today, with a cool breeze, N. West.  I thank God for my healings & hope desperately to get out of the rut and able to go to Church regulo.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray all things work out for Thy good & Glory forever & ever, Amen.

Mon. Aug. 24. 1953./ 2. eggs day./ We had dinner & we out in the car when we see Miss Clark coming down the hill so we waited not Knowing if she would want to go   Elbert had to take a treatment & I had wanted to talk to him to see how I could build up my health some so Elbert drove to Huron & got the treatment for his back bone & hip & I did get to talk to both him & the nurse, but they only said to come back & report in a week or so,   Miss Clark lay on the back seat in the car & went to sleep,   well, when Elbert came out he drove up by the park & we looked around a little & came back to Cooks store & got 3 cube stakes & some buns & we had them & brocolie, fresh tomatoes hot potatoes & tea.   I thank God & Jesus for taking care of us going & coming & we each had & ice cream cones & after supper we put her on the buss for Vermilion   she & the old woman she lives with fight so bad & it keeps her stomach all upset,   Well, Praise God in Jesus Name   He takes care of me.   I love Him & am hoping to get to prayer meeting Thurs.  One of the Sandusky high school girls came here after we had  just got back from Huron  she was one of 4 that pass with flying colors & they have a contest, the one that gets the most points getting subscriptions for verious magizines getts a schoalar ship of 5 hundred dollars to send them to train for nursing & so she’d always wanted to be a nurse & that was my calling to,   so, I gave her a subscription & so did Miss Clark & she danced for joy for she only had to get 

Mon. Aug. 24. 1953./ page. 3139./ 2. eggs this day./65. more points & that would have to be 3 or 4. more subscriptions.  the womans home companion 5100 2. yrs  I paid for?  I pray God helped her to get them & I hope she’ll let me know,  she’s a poor girl & her aunt was helping by driving about in her car.   The coal man was here when we got here & another truck came with balance of coal,  it cost me $83.97, for 5. tons of coal;  I paid cash & got 2.50 off it was 8647   Received card from Miss Clark today   Been hot sun from noon untill evening, cool N. east breeze

Tue. Aug. 25. 1953./ 3. eggs today./ Well, the heny laid & egg today, she’s funny ;  she don’t sound like a yr. old rooster, but likes some of the young one’s when they are learning to crow.   Elberts getting ready to pull up the trees.   he cleaned up some more of the coop boards & piled them   he went to Vermilion & got some meat & tomatoes on the road stand by maine highway.   We had steak for supper & he bought shank meat to boil & 4. pork chops, for tomorrow.  My head has been so bad today I think it was from the ride in the car Mon. to Huron & back   I hoped to do my washing in the morning, but my poor head is sure rocky.  today & tonight.   I thank Thee Jesus for all thing & pray I get to Church Thurs. Amen.

Wed. Aug. 26. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ Well I only did what I had to be-side doing the washing   Elbert washed out most of his cloths   I sudsed & wrinsed them & hung them out   the sun was so hot they baked dry.   We received letter from Miss. Clark   she enjoyed her ride & her supper & the potatoes & tomatoes & I don’t know what she was excited about but she got a lot of mail & what ever she was looking for in the mail.   She’s looking for another house & I hope she finds one where she can be by her self & not have to fight with some one all the time   she’s thin pale & nervous.   Elbert went out & pulled the evergreen tree up,  he though it was going to be a terrible job but I suggested pulling it with the car & putting four guy wires on it & it up & looks good, it shook it’s self & waved it branches & Praised God a-long with me,   I Know it must feel better even if it’s branches are sore & lame, they have been down since June. 8.th 1953. almost 3. months & there was no reason why they couldn’t have been raised up long before this.   I hope all goes well & we get the other one up soon & get them fastened, so they will stay up.  I pray God will get them set & make them grow & be pretty & green again   I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all things.   We received a card from Audrey & she has her joys & her sorrows.   I pray she will learn to Know the Lord.

Thurs. Aug. 27. 1953./ page. 3140./ 2. eggs today./ Elbert has been doing little odds & ends & he pulled on the tree & got it a little more straight & it has to go over to east 2 ft. yet,   it has straightened up the tip end now & one man stopped & told Elbert it Looked just fine.   & it does & I hope if feels lots better, it must have been terrible laying there all this time & the other one must feel better since this was is up off from it’s body & I hope the one that’s still laying won’t be spoiled next to the ground   top side’s green, but lower side ma have to loose a lot of spines   I pray it will shake it’s self & straighten it’s branches & put out green spines & be happy again & Praise God; I thank him & praise Him for all things & may all Glory & Honor be His for ever & ever   Received card from Sister Dear today & she said they we trying to collect a few clothes for a little new arrival.  I’ll have to wait now untill next month I guess.   & I do wish I knew Who’s it is,  there is such a great demand for the money & we have to get shingles & roll roofing the shingles $5.20 & roofing$3.40 & so it Keeps me figuring to make all ends meet.   I baked 2 brown & 1. white loaves of bread today. My head is still rocky,  hope I’ll be O.K. for Sun. & I hope Sister Bowls can come out & talk to me   Elbert has to go to Huron tomorrow    maybe he can go & find & bring her back & I will Know What to do.   Help me Jesus, to do Thy will in all ways   I thank Thee & Praise Thee Jesus, Bless, Pure, True & Holy Amen.

Fri. Aug. 28. 1953./ 2. eggs today/ Elbert went to Huron got a little meat & he brought a pt. of ice cream,  I sure enjoy the cream & he got 2 cube steaks, the potatoes were done,   I set them off & put fry pan on & let it heat slow untill we ate the cream & then I fried steak & he made coffee & I fried yellow string beans & we had our dinner   he mailed cards to Audrey Rev. Dears & Miss. Clark,  & I received card from Audrey   she say Gertie has-n’t had her vacation yet,   Joan has the new family car to drive to Penn.  to visit her boy friend’s mother & Merlin’s only working 3 & 4. days per. week & Jim’s quit at Thew’s & gone to work on construction work, at Fairview school, & she said some terrible things about two women that sew where she sews, because her husband works at the Minitol tube Co. & he sells insurance evenings   Well some seem to feel if they want to work they ought to have the priv-lage.   We have to Keep our life right & the others must do the same   I want to be like Jesus & wish we all could be.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & Pray Thou will keep me ever close to Thee.

Sat. Aug. 29. 1953./ Page. 3141./ 2. eggs today./ Have had another heavy head today.  & my left breast is sore like it was before but not quite as bad, but so it has pained me all day & my head also & my wrists and ankles feel as if they had been in a steel vice.   I do pray God will help me to find out some way.   I did the ironing today, its been so hot in the 90 ties. & not much breeze after noon,  was South this am, & went back N. East.   Well. no mail today & no one comes.   I hope they are all O.K.  I hope the mother of the new baby & the baby are all right,   it’s hot to lay in bed.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray Thou will teach us all things & help us to do Thy Will & ways & May God be blessed in Jesus Name for ever & ever, Amen, & Amen.   

Sun. Aug. 30. 1953./ 1. egg today./ Been a terribly hot day & not a a soul come near & I not able to go to Church & I wonder how they all are   I thank & Praise God for all our many blessing & pray I may get well & strong & that He will strengthen my fight that I may do more for Him, in helping others & doing Thy Will.  

Mon. Aug. 31. 1953./ 3. eggs today./ Well, Elbert got up early & did his washing 2. prs. work pants a B.V.D. suit 2. prs socks his wash rag, towels & nose rags,   it started to get hot by the time he was done & they dried bone dry.   It was a hot night sweat like rain & it been that way for several day,   radio said it was 99 degrees today & I believe it   We are as if we’d been dipped in the water all over, at evening   Elbert took a bath & I rubbed his back with alcohol & with turpo ointment & he’s in bed.   I will trust God to take care of me, for He takes good care of me,  Praise His Holy Name forever & ever. Amen.  I made 2 pillow slips 2 dish towels & a few kercheifs & I cut my dress sleeve off & stitched them, on 3. dresses,   I ought to make a couple of house dresses & I ought to buy some goods for dresses & night clothes & slips   it’s to hot to sew.   We received card from Miss. Clark & letter from Audrey.   Been thundering & lightening,   it clouded up before dark but thus far no rain,   wind has freshened up from the N. east. & I didn’t catch the name of the place but I think it was some where in Oregon it was snowing & blowing and howling a blizard & snow was 1. hundred & fifty ft high along the railroad tracks,   these are the things the bible tells us of & to watch & pray, for it’s (the end) right at the door & when we look about we can’t help believing

Tue. Sept. 1. 1953./ Page. 3142./ 3. eggs today./ No mail today  only adds.   I did my washing & it baked dry fast & it’s all put away   Elbert carried the water & hung up some of the things   I put two blankets out to air & they felt baked so I brought them in again.   Elbert went to Huron be-fore I got up & forgot to bring me water to wash with but I got a third done, before he got back.  it’s been 98 in the house   I Keep Elbert as much as I could, out of the sun, hens run from one shady spot to another & loll with wings spread out.   Well I will be glad for some rain & to have it a little cooler.   I thank Thee Jesus for all we have & pray I may do Thy will in all things, Amen.   Elbert has lifted the other evergreen up a little & he watter them every night   he cut the broken limbs out of the butternut tree beside the drive this evening.   and he carried them away.  it takes a lot of time. 

Wed. Sept 2. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ I sewed a little   I got the sleeper pants sewed together & several Kercheifs hemed.  Elbert’s done several jobs & he has the pump all apart   I’m wondering if well, Rue & Earnie came in some one gave him some fish,  he had to many & brought us what he couldn’t use & Elbert dressed them & gave Brodes half of them, they have given us tomatoes several times. & the man that has a garden on the south end of Rue’s place, has given Elbert cucumbers, tomatoes & beets several times & he picked up the pears under the tree on Bessies place   the crickets & ants eat holes in them, but we cut out the bad & use the rest to eat.  I washed 2 corsets today   they baked bone dry.   Rue came in  set down & said he went over to the best Dr. in Cleveland & had his throat examined & Dr. said he hadn’t come any to soon,   he has a tumor in the side of his throat like Fred, had & he’s going to hospital next week to have it taken out,  he looked scarte most out of his wits & began to tell us of all the things he had ought to have done, & hadn’t made any preparations & there are to many things now to get done in just a few minutes  had nice N.  breeze for 3 or 4 hrs.  dried at evening I wish I coud help him but he needs a good minister to talk to him, one that really Knows the Lord.   Oh God, I pray in Jesus Name   Thou will help us to help him,   I thank Thee Jesus & give all Praise & thanks for all things forever & ever, Amen

Thurs. Sept. 3. 1953./ Page. 3143./ 1. eggs today./ It’s been terribly hot.   101 degrees  a lot of people have died from heat;  a tornata in Arazona  a hurricane comeing toward Florida & a pecular thing happened to some of the Army men.  number died in the water when the craft they were on turned    we received a card from Audrey   she was over to Sevile to see Johny & Marcie & the children.   she says Mark is up & around & the baby is very cute little Bonney Bell.   Gertie is having her vacation & has caned 13 pts. of peaches. & her plants are doing well & full of buds.   Well, I ironed my dresses & well, we had a good N. east breeze, but still it seemed terribly hot.   We neither of us did much today & I do hope it wont be quite so hot tomorrow.   Mrs. Dear, will have a hard time laying in bed   I pray God will give her the strength she needs & help her in all the ways she needs   I‘m glad Alberta can be with her mother & wish I was able to do more for them.   I’ll try to send bread when I bake again.   I thank Thee Jesus for Thy love & tender mercies & pray I may be found worthy in Thy Sight & May all the Poer & Glory be Thine forever & ever,   I thank & Praise Thee.   

Fri. Sept. 4. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ Well I washed out all the dirty clothes & the sun was hot, but, we had a strong south wind & so clothes dried extra fast   We received book from De Hahn.  today, Elbert has been doing little jobs he lifted the tree up a little more today & just before supper it began to look like rain & Elbert shouted, it’s raining, & I looked & sure enough & I Praised God & thanked Jesus & we has 1 1/2 barrels of water & Elbert carried 8 pails out & put it in the cystern & brought in several buckets full in the house & it’s still giving misty showers & turned quite a lot cooler   been over 100 degrees & dropped to 54 tonight.   Hurricane is still coming, 150 mile wind the things are coming fast that Danill the bible prophet tell us about.   I pray I may be all of me to Jesus for ever & ever & thank Him for all things & pray He received all Power & Glory now & forever Amen.     I parted with the 1.75 cents I had for butter pork & pressed meat. 

Sat. Sept. 5. 1953./ 1. eggs today./ Elbert got the other evergreen up today,  the root cracked & split,  he put roof pitch on it    I pray it lives, it looks worse off than the others & he put a solution of garden of Eden on roots & filled in the dirt & put 2 wash tubs of water on it   sure looks as sick as I have felt & still feel,   but, I believe it is thankful to be up again   God is able to strengthen it & help it grow & thrive, both of them, they should have been put up right a-way   wouldn’t been so hard on them,   but I thank God in Jesus

Sat. Sept. 5. 1953./ Page 3144./ 1. egg this day./ Name for all things;  Elbert is so tired  he’s been having cramps since noon but was determined to get it finished & the boards & 2 X 4’s, taken back in back yard so the front will look better for Sun.   I couldn’t coax him to leave it untill Mon.   I’ve rubbed his back with alcohol & turpo, & he’s in bed.   It rained last night, but is cooler tonight & no rain   radio said showers & it did look that way this after noon late.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus & pray I will be able to get to church again soon,  help me I ask Amen. 

Sun. Sept. 6. 1953./ 2 eggs today/ Oh God I thank Thee for all things & for answering pray,   I was so glad Nellie & the girls & hope & pray that all things will work out for His good & Glory forever & ever.   It has been cooler today & it got quite cool before morning, but how much I thank & praise God for many, many, things;   Elbert didn’t have any more cramps & although he was still tired this morning, but he rested last night, he over worked yesterday and it seems so foolish to me.  for it “the work he was doing” doesn’t gain anything for us, in the sight of Jesus,    if we only did half as much for Jesus as we do for ourselves,  Oh God, help me to do the things Thou would that I should do,  When we decide we want some perticular thing, we usually make or find the time for it & God gives us so much   I can’t understand,  why, we don’t try as hard if not more so, for Him.   Oh Jesus help me to be of greater service to Thee.   I thank Thee for removing that thing that felt like a kernel of wheat that hung on my lower, left eye lid   I don’t know when He took it, but, Praise Him for it, & now I will give Him all praise for taking care of the swelling in my legs & ankles & removing the cause in Jesus Name & making me a living testimony for Him, Glory to God for-ever & ever, bless Thy children & make them strong spirit-ually & phyically, I thank Thee & Praise Thee forever Amen.   Nellie said Mrs Baldwin’s sister died yesterday & Pete Traxler (Maud Mahore’s husband.)   Nellie was looking so sad & said the Sunday school lesson hit her hard this morning but with all the children talking I didn’t find out what the lesson was, but, pray God, will keep them close to Him.    Weather is very cool tonight.   I gave them the sanwitches & ice cream & tea,    they went before dark,   Elbert gave them a doz. eggs & I gave them some cake flour that was given to me. & a few peas  Elbert picked up under Bessie’s pear tree.   they seemed starved for the pears.   Jesus I pray Thou will keep them out of trouble by preventing them to do things that will hurt or harm them, I thank Thee Jesus.

Mon. Sept. 7. 1953./page. 3145./ 0. eggs today./ Well Hurricane done lots of damage in verious places as it turned this way & that.   It’s been quite cool, with North West breezes & I took a walk out to the toilet & around cottage in it & now I don’t believe its worth moving.   tornado set it off the blocks with the west end clear off & the east end facing N. east,  I wish it was back on the blocks, it would last a long time yet.   I waded through the weeds & Elbert picked a big bunch of wild tobaco for winter bouquets, then on through what use to be the hen park to old hen coop cement floor & the wind was to cool so I got the night cloths & came in the house   we had a little fire & it made it more comfortable  just took chill out of the house.   Well I just don’t know what to do about the cystern, I’ll have to do the talking & planing with who ever does the job.  Today’s called Labor Day, & the labor’s don’t work, but rest, it’s been so quite seems like Sunday.  I thank Thee Jesus for all our blessing & we praise Thee for all we have for it’s Thine & Thou did give to us all we have   I thank Thee so much & pray I may be worthy & that through Thee I may do Thy Will Amen.

Tue. Sept. 8. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ Oh; I’ve felt to weak & miserable to work today   I wanted to get a little fresh air, so went out to the cottage, as we called it, to distinguish it from other buildings.   Elbert cleared south east corner & put some wire fencing around, so we can can put a few hens in there   Brodes offered us 10 or 16 hens a yr. and a half old, for $1.00 a piece, they are putting a lot in the deep freeze & these are what will be left over.   Well I helped Elbert a little holding the wire, handing him the hamer & so forth.   I begin to feel as if I couldn’t stand up, so came back to house   made us a cup of tea & ate crackers & Elbert washed changed cloths & went to Vermilion & got meat & a little food  brocolie & pears lemons, coffee, 4 cans soup 1. can pineapple & soap, fels, lava, lux & Dial. & box grape nuts flakes.   He went to West’s & Mrs Sprunk was there & her son & his wife from California & Mr. & Mrs. West   he talked to Mr. West who said he’d tell his son, Lindy just to come out & talk to us about making a cystern.   Elbert brought cream & cube steaks & I like it all so much    I have not eaten much these last few days.   I feel so weak & the sweat comes with the least exersion.   Well, I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray I’ll soon gain in strength, Amen. 

Wed. Sept. 9. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ Well I washed out a few rags for both ends & my shirts & the towels     I didn’t feel as if I could but I force myself along.   Elbert’s done small jobs today   he hasn’t feltt able to work either,   he did tomuch Sat.   We received a nice newsie letter from Audrey, said Jean was going with Bill to Mass.  he’ll be done 28th & then

Wed. Sept. 9. 1953./ page 3146./ 2. eggs this day./ they will come back to Elyria & hunt for a place to live.    Martha went over to New York to Bill & Jean’s & brought back every thing they could spare, so, they wont have to be bothered with the moving.   It’s been partly cloudy today white sun quite warm through middle of the day & quite cool at night   radio says it’s going down to 46 tonight.   I thank Thee Jesus for being close to me & taking care of us & pray I may go to prayer meeting tomorrow night   help me to go I ask in Thy Name, I thank Thee. & give praise & Glory to Thee forever & ever & pray for all of Thine, Amen. 

Thurs. Sept. 10. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ Well Elbert only got 9 hens & paid 5.00 on them & he forgot to feed them tonight   he’s so tired, yet today.   & my arms are tired out,   I tried to sew,   seemed as if I  couldn’t make any headway but at last I got the sleeper pants & my nightgown all done except buttons & button holes & I cut out 2 more handkercheifs of the left over pieces of mash bags.   We didn’t get any mail today.   Elbert waters the trees.   I had to scour water stew pan & the one I cooked the beets in   they cooked down.    Elbert went to Huron & bought meat for supper, so we had creamed potatoes, pork chops & beets & bread & we truly have many blessings    I can’t understand why I’m so weak & miserable & I pray & thank God & Jesus for all things, Amen.

Fri. Sept. 11. 1953./ 1. eggs today./ I baked 3 loaves of bread “white” today & the children Dolly & Earnie came from school here & had to wait untill 6-p-m. for Helen, they went to Cleveland to bring Muffy home,  she had her tonsiles out & Rue expects to go this coming week, he said, Dr. says, he has a turmor in his neck.  every one seems to have their troubles.   Elbert’s tired   he has dug 2 rows of potatoes & only got a pk.  Clayton cut the weed in our front yard & he cut them in Bill Snyder lot, also Rue’s weeds.   It’s been a nice Sept. day. N. east wind, quite fresh.  no mail.   I’m sure tired & wish I was in bed.   Elbert washed the cans of fruit & emptys & put them down stairs yesterday.   I made button holes in my nightgown & sewed buttons on,  have to try & do Elbert’s tomorrow.   I baked   I’m sending Mr. Mrs. Brode a loaf of bread in the morning when Elbert goes for the milk   they have been kind to us & have given us tomatoes all we wanted every few days.   I surely thank God & Praise Thee Jesus & pray for a stronger faith & to worship God in spirit & in truth & spiritual gifts that may be more perfect in Thee,  I Praise Thee & love Thee Jesus for ever & ever Glory to God in the Highest   I miss the Dears & pray Thou will give them their every need & I thank, Thee Amen.

Sat. Sept. 12. 1953./ page. 3147./ 2. eggs today./we have 3. Whites & 8 red hens now./ Elbert cleaned 1. of the 9 hens & cooked it & he fixed the wheel barrow,   it good [?got] hurt in tornado.   he went to Brodes   took the bread & got the milk & he’s done little odds & end all day & all I did was my daily grind & sewed on the buttons & bade the button holes & made 3. Kercheifs from mash bags.   I’m so tired seems as if I just can’t live let alone trying to work.   Elbert’s knee pained him all night & all today & still pains tonight   he says he wrenched it getting on staging to finish putting on the shingles on back side of toilet roof.   he covered the windows in cottage, so hens would be more comfortable    Wind’s been fresh & more strong tonight & looked bad till dark, it rained early this morning about 3 or 4.a.m.    it started to lightening before dark last night & was bad untill a couple of hours before the rain when it be-gan to rain; tonight those thick long black cloud with lots of wind came from South West & circuled around from North & came back toward south east & some coming from south east, but, Praise God they went some-where with out hurting us    I pray for all the people to turn to Jesus.    They had the worse storm in history on Lake Supiour mountianous, waves that was so strong, they steam boats engines couldn’t hold against them 500 ft but boat “Bethelham Steel” it rolled over 300 ft. from shore & when waters comed a little, they took all the men off in a pr. of pr. of life savers britches & the Captian,  A tug broke loose from a barge & they were drifting radio said    & there is an-other hurricane coming toward Florida & on earth quake in Greese that shook most of that country & a small one in Misouri,   but they didn’t know how bad when they reported tonight bible history’s coming true & coming fast.   May God help us before it forever to late to turn to Him.   I thank Thee Jesus for all Thou hast give me & all my many blessings, help me to be a blessing to Thee. Amen.

Sun. Sept. 13. 1953./ 2 eggs today./ Well, it snowed near Cleveland & was quite cold here & so windy & from all directions.   Jesus will be coming soon.   I miss getting to Church & prayer meeting   been mostly cloudy all day.   I’ve listened to sermon on radio all day & most of them are such good ones  I don’t see why more people don’t live for Jesus.   (no one here all day)  I thank Thee Jesus for all things & Praise Thee & trust & believe Thou will lift me up & give me strength & Power Amen.

Mon. Sept. 14. 1953./ Page. 3148./ no. eggs today./ We received a nice letter from Audrey but she doesn’t say Whats wrong with Martha,   I had a presentment & I hope Martha will turn about face & do the right thing soon   Be with Joan & help her to keep to the right path   God of Love, Mercy & Goodness help me to lift her through Thee   I thank Thee & give Thee all the Praise & Glory for ever & ever. Amen.   Elbert says his knee is better,   he dug potatoes 2. rows & only 1/ bu. potaotoes   his Knee is swollen bad & he doesn’t feel able to get a-bout as usual.   he cought some rain water & barrel is half full.   I did out most of the washing & it’s been cool cloudy & a damp breeze,   We tried to dry my night gown & skirt, but didn’t,   they didn’t dry very good,   so, as we had a little fire, I dried them over the fire.   & they’re all about dry except the rags & then I have 2 dress & table cloth & 2. B,V,D’s & 2 work shirts & 1. pr work trousers to be washed yet & Elberts jacket & an old wool blanket that was on the big chair & 3. rugs.   I wish I could have done them while the sun was hot, but now it will be hard to dry them.   I thank Jesus & pray I strive to get to prayer meeting Thurs. night;   Help me Jesus to make it.   Well, We are half way through Sept. & my check hasn’t come. 

Tue. Sept 15. 1953./ 2 eggs. today./ Ell, Elbert washed his shirts, B.V.D.’s & 2 prs. of trousers & I got up & washed my dresses & the table clothe, my shirt & my rags & hung them out & they all got dry,   but, I’m so tired   We got a letter from Audrey,   We all have our troubles & she has hers, but I do hope she & Gertie manage to stick together,   I’m sure Gertie wouldn’t want to be alone & we haven’t much longer here   I thank Jesus & Praise Him for all I have   sometimes it seems as if I can’t endure, but, I know that’s foolish.    We need to help each other & we all have our faults.   Been a fine day,   clouded up tonight, but no rain, & it’s cleared off tonight,   the new moon looks as if it’s half full.   Bill & Bob Snyder had a big fire, burning up rubbish & weeds  some fence posts still burning.   I hope it wont cause any damage.   I Praise Father Son & Holy Ghost forever & hope & pray for all of His in Jesus Name.   Our checks came today   Elbert went to Huron  cashed them & got a few things to eat & I gave him 20.00 for food from now untill Oc t. 4.   We have seen a pr. of pheasents twice of late & a squirrel.

 Wed. Sept. 16. 1953./ 2. eggs today./  Well, Elbert went to Lorain to get his shoes but he couldn’t find a high top shoe he did did get the olive oil & he went to see Audrey & When he gets back home he can’t remember.   Oh Well he had lunch with her so she’s alive.   I went out & picked up my flower pots & gal glass bottles & clam shells & a few other things,   I want to put the hand washer down stairs & the wringer, before cold weather

Wed. Sept. 16. 1953./ page. 3149./ 2. eggs this day./  I put them all out by the path except the washer, so I hope we get them taken care of.   I swept the Kitchen & took care of bed rooms & beds. & then I got the sewing machine out & mended the table cloth, darned it with thread, then I cut an old blanket in half   hemed the edges & stitched the selvage edges together in the middle so now I got the two heavy blankets done & off the sewing machine   I have a pr of work pants & the big chair back cover to patch & make a new cover & darn 1. pr. sock & mend 1. suit B,’V,’D’s. & I have to try to clean the bedroom walls & floors & windows & curtains & the basement floor,   such a queer world.   Elbert came a little after 2.p.m. & he brought two pork chops,   I had potatoes ready to cook so put them on to cook & some spinage & put water on to heat & in a very short time all was ready & we ate & he brought two catfish that cost 1.   there was only enough for supper,   they were about 10 ins. long with head & tails off they were good.   he also got a small piece of shank meat about a pound & couple joints so we’ll have soup tomorrow.   I pray Dear Heavenly Father, in Jesus Name, that I get to prayer meeting tomorrow night.   I thank Thee Jesus for my renewed strength, & for the prays of all Who pray for us.   Glory Hallelujah, Amen. 

Thurs. Sept 17. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ Well I haven’t earned my salt & Elbert’s had bad head ach untill late afternoon & when it was to late for me to wash & dress he said he could have taken me to prayer meeting, but, he still feel bad   has a heavy head, has a cold in his throat all so tonight,   he has, just garguled & fels to tired,  he hasn’t watered the trees for 3. days.   I felt so sick when I found I wasn’t going to prayer meeting, but, God knows & I’m still trusting we He will lift me fianly out of this rut & set my feet in His ways.   We had card from Audrey today    I thank Thee & Praise Thee for all things,   May Thou be blessed forever & ever & all Power Glory & Honor be Thine   I love & Praise, Only Thee, Amen.   It’s been a beautiful day & the new moon is clear & half full.   North east breeze all day & yesterday.   Help us both Jesus I pray. I thank Thee.

Fri. 18. 1953. Sept./ 1. eggs today./ The Minister called on us today & prayed for us & with us.   I Praise Thee Jesus.   I gave Him my tenth & 2. for them. & pray I can go to church soon.   Sister Dear & 2 others from the Church   Sisters C.__(I can’t remember there names) went some distance to pray with a woman who had once went to the church where Dears were preaching,    the woman fell from a load of corn fauder & broke her back, & the bone in one arm clear off,    I pray she’ll give her life to Jesus  be converted and healed,   she is as broken as I was & I know Thou art able   I give all praise to Thee, Oh Glory, I love Thee Jesus

Fri Sept. 18. 1953./ Page. 3050/ 1. egg this day./ & Praise & thenk Thee for all things, most of all for the spiritual life Thou hast given me & I crave to do more for Thee in Jesus Name I ask & thank Thee.   Been partly cloudy, south fresh breeze.   I didn’t do much today, cleaned out some bags of papers & letters & found my last rolled oat cookie receipt & a few things that were miss laid.   Elbert went to fish house & they gave him 33 perch   he cleaned them all & gave Brods 17,  & I cooked 16 for supper   have a platerful left   tried to get Minister to have supper with us but he had to go & load a truck with wood to take home.   Elbert’s tired,   it’s a big job to scale 33 perch & wash & scrape them.   I Know.  & he ask me to go to Vermilion to shop for food tomorrow. 

Sat. Sept. 19. 1533 [should be 1953]/ 2. eggs today./ Brother Fred’s birthday.  67. yrs. old.   I baked 2 loaves of bread & a tin of bread biscuits & some cup cakes from ready mix,   I put some raisins in them   Elbert dug 2 rows potatoes for a half bushel faire sized ones & 1/2 bu small ones.   I did the ironing & we got the supper, or, help do most of it,   I been feeling rather low today   I aired night clothes & it has tried to rain all day & Praise God & Jesus it’s sure raining in heavy showers tonight & if it could only run into the cystern,   I pray God will help us find a way.   I Praise Thee Jesus & pray for power in the Church.   We Praise & thank Thee forever & ever in Jesus Name Amen.

Sun. Sept. 20 1953./ 1. eggs today./ We been home all day   my head’s still bad;  Elbert’s better, but not feeling to strong   he carried 24 pails of water & put in cystern   I tried to help by filling the pails   made me dizy & weak but we got it done & I made soup from broth of rib beef Mrs Brode sent or, give Elbert, for us   it made good rich broth.  I think she gave it in return for the fish.   We thank God for all our blessing & I trust He will help Elbert to call on His Name & be saved .   I thank Thee Jesus & pray for the Holy Ghost to fill us & all my sisters & in laws & nephews & neices & brothers & pray all Thine will be strengthened in Thee   Glory Hallelujah Amen. 

Mon. Sept. 21. 1953./ page. 3051./ 1. eggs today/ 3. hens./ First day of Fall. & I did the washing   Elbert’s & my own & although it was partly cloudy they all got dry except rags & I hung them in house & they’ll be dry in the morning & I sure feel half dead,   I didn’t think I could possibly wash, but now it’s done;   I even washed & Elbert’s light wool sweater & it’s dry except bottom of the sleeves.  I even washed his sleepers,   I thank my God for all I have, in every thing.   No mail.   I hope Jesus will help them, if they would only talk & tell me all things.    So as it is I don’t Know what to do.  & I’ll admit I feel anxious.   Clouds looked like snow & bad at times & showered misty rain at times   We have to get some help to fix house doors & do some thing about cystern water & soon.   Well, there doesn’t seem to be a soul to help us, queer world,   But I pray I may do the Lords Will. 

Tue. Sept 22. 1953./ 2. eggs today/ We got up & went to Nellie’s, but she had just got her check & they went & got the food they needed,   so, I was to slow, but they will need all we took, just the same, a can of Dinty’s stew   can of treet  1. of beans  2. of dried milk  lb macironi  can of Herseys cocoa & 1. of Nestles Coffee   few tea bags 2. home made loaves of bread & a hen.  2 muskmellons  2 green peppers & a lettuce basket of REd pear tomatoes, 1. box flake corn 1. roll toilet paper & 2 or 3. lbs granulated sugar & a 24 lb of flour $2.19 & 1. yeast cake   They were frying chicken wings & they just had one apiece for there family & 2 over,   we ate supper with them & visited a little then Elbert tried to sharpen & old axe for Bonita & got it quite well but it’s to thick grind,   she’s got the yard cleaned up so, it don’t look like the same place,   Nellie says she has to have a new roof & that Frank Bonney & Armond are going to do the work.   WEll, I hope they do a good job.   They been fishing they told Nellie, & that’s the reason they didn’t come back here to help Elbert fix the house doors,   Well, I had Elbert get the shingle for the grainery roof & hope he can get them on this week   it leaks so bad.   I hope they can get the other building up on some blocking   We could use it some for a long time.    We had a newsie letter from Audrey today   Martha seems bent on going the wrong way.   I pray God will give her & eye opener that will wake her up & help her get over on the right side & Keep her there   I ask in Jesus Name & thank Thee Amen.

Wed. Sept. 23. 1953./ Page. 3052./ 2. eggs today./ Well I baked 2 loaves & one tin of bread biscuits & a few other things,   Elbert dug a long row of potatoes & only got 1/2 bu.   then he cleaned west side of grainery roof & put on new shingles,   he only got 5.92  2. p’k’s & so has to get 3. pks. more & 1 roll of paper as near as I can figure from what they said   shingles 2.60 a p’k. & 1. roll roofing, 3.20. & so there goes over 11.00 more & no floor covering yet.   2 men were here with floor covering this a.m. & be cause of misunderstanding so I didn’t get it.  35.00 for one strip 30 ft long & one strip 20 ft. long  6. ft wide.   it was good,   but, they ask 45.00 at first   We didn’t have that much money,  but, after they went out they told him 35.00 & he didn’t come & tell me so, I’m sorry. now he will spend it for the shingles & roofing.   I helped him what I could handing him his tools & shingles & picked up the potatoes he had drying & then the old shingles that missed the box he was putting them into,   so there wasn’t so many to pick from the ground,   he thought that was one of my foolish notions,   but, found it saved stooping to pick them up from the ground;  He went up here to the store & got 4 pork chops & I got supper & felt so bad   seem as if I couldn’t, but now I have dishes done & I rubbed his back hips & shoulders good & he rubbed his knees   they were paining him tonight.   I hope & pray they won’t go bad.   We didn’t get the frost last night & I hope we don’t get it tonight & I hope he can get the tomatoes in the morning.    I want to be sure to get away to prayer meeting tomorrow.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things,   forgive me & help me to do more for Thee & bring Martha back,   Oh, God I pray she will come back & love Thee & her own.   I thank Thee & Praise Thee for ever & ever, Amen.

Thurs Sept 24. 1953./ 2. eggs. today./   I had just started to dress when Nellie & Ella Jane drove in,   Elbert had gone for tomatoes he had been for the milk, so they came in   looked in the roaster   Elbert had killed a hen & put the bones on to cook & so they knew there would be something for dinner   Ella Jane went & helped get tomatoes & came back & I got potatoes ready for dinner & Elbert ground the chicken meat & I seasoned it & made chicken balls & got them on to cook,   We had gravy & coffee & tomatoes.

Thurs. 24. 1953./ Page. 3053./ 2 egg this day/ & pickles & bread & after dinner we I washed dishes & made room on the table to put more dishes,    Ella Jane climbed up & took the dishes down from top shelf & while I washed & wrinsed & wiped them, she washed iin side & out side & by that time got paper on shelf & put the dishes all back,   it’s queer,   so few were broken   not more than a half doz. pieces.   she Ella Jane wants all the good old dishes,   I have a few pieces 175 yrs. old.   Well, we got 2 shelves cleaned & 2. more to do in upper cupboard & one to do on lower cupboard & the shelf between to do & it looks good to see outside clean again   wish I could manage the ceiling,   there has been only one thing I didn’t like,   I couldn’t go to prayer meeting tonight   hope I can go to Church Sun. Morning for sure.   Elbert got the supper & Nellie made 2 huck gest towels & worked the pattern across the ends,   they left after supper & I washed up the dishes,   Elbert’s arm or, shoulder joints & elbows were paining him bad today, but he said his knees & back were all right.   he’s in bed & sleeping.   Nellie & Ella Jane were planing on getting tomatoes ready tonight, to can tomorrow & she was wondering if Hazel (Jimy’s wife) would pay her 1.50 for each towel,   Nellie said she’d ask in several places & found that to be the price, the towling for 2. 1 1/2. yds. cost 1.50    I don’t know what the thread she works the pattern on with, does cost.   she took her food money to buy the matieral with & was hoping to get it back soon to replace it.   Bonita is so worried she can’t sleep for she’s the only one working & she had to run in debt for the childrens shoes, 29.00    God help them,    Ella Jane isn’t very well,  I pray they will find the truth & lean on the Lord.   I thank Thee Jesus & pray Thou will help me to help them, open there spiritual mind & help them,   I thank Thee Jesus & will give You all the Praise & Glory if only they can be brought to Thee   It’s been a beautiful Fall Day   warm Sun. cool breeze from South West.  hot sun & N. east cool breeze  Wed. that felt as if it went right to the marrow.

Fri. Sept. 25. 1953./ Page. 3053.[should be 3054]/ 2 eggs today./ I baked 2 loaves & one tin bread biscuits darn-ed one pr. socks & mended one work shirt.   & cooked dinner & supper & did all the dishes & odds & ends & took care of beds & aired sleepers & my night gown,  wind was strong & cool    Elbert had to brace the last evergreen & its still leaning heavy,  his Knee has pained him bad all day & tonight    he rubbed it with turpo & I put hot flannels on it & a hot water bottle & he has been taking anacins & at last he’s sleeping & it’s after 12 midnight so I think I’ll go to bed for I’m sure tired. & the pepople are expecting a hurrycane right now in Florida at midnight.   Elbert went to Vermilion   got rest of shingles for grainery & I gave him $11.00 shingles cost 8.41, & he will have to pay light bill 1.50 & get bottle of anacins 75 cents & get a little meat.   I made 2 apple pies & he took a piece of dough to Miss Clark & 4. apples but she had gone to see her brother & he stopped to see Harry Miller & he’s in the same rute, he said she was mad at him & didn’t come to see him any more & that he wasn’t going to coax her to come back,   such a world.   Well, I mixed a small piece of dough I had left in with the piece I sent to Miss. Clark & it just made the tin full.   I have to pay for the gas tank yet, $10.15,   I’ll have 10. left   We had a card from Audrey yesterday, Elbert says Knee feels better,   I thank THee Jesus & pray he will turn to Thee & that Martha will come to herself before it’s tolate.   Oh God help up us, help us, I pray   We truly need Thy strength & help,   I thank Thee for all things & pray & trust & Praise Thee.   They had a Typhone in Japan & torents of rain & floods & also in Florida even the lakes are raising & the ocean tides are much higher & stronger   a few boats are in trouble   mostly shrimp fishers & a plain crashed   these are dome of the things Daniel spoke of.

Sat. Sept. 26. 1953/ page. 3054./ 2. eggs today./ Well I swept Elbert’s room & wiped up the center & did the same to mine & the kitchen & we had macironie & chicken broth for supper & a little chicken.   Elbert went to Vermilion & got the shingle yesterday & today he tore off the old shingles on the west side of grainery & laid the new ones & hes to tired to rest tonight & I feel like wise,   we catch a mouse every night,   Elbert put a thick board in for a temperary thershole untill they get door fixed so the mice can’t get in so easy,   they are such dirty stinking things.  & flys to   I can’t bear them.    Elbert’s in bed   his Knee is better but pains him some,   last night he was almost crying it pained him so,   I put hot water bottle & flannel on it & he kept them on alnight,   he’s been eating to much tomatoe,  he does like them so much.   No mail.   Nellie & Children, hers & Bonita’s thought they’ed come tomorrow & perhaps bring Audrey & Gertie & have a weiney roast out side & a lunch, so I must go to bed,  so I can get up & go to Church in the morning,   they might stay late & I wouldn’t get away in the evening.   I pray Dear Heavenly Father for Thy help & strength to get there for worship.   I thank Thee for Thy salvation & love & all Thou givest me in jesus Name,   May all Praise & Honour be Thine for ever & ever, Glory, Glory Hallelujah, Amen. 

Sun. Sept. 27. 1953./ 1 eggs today./ We went to church & Oh God, I thank Thee in Jesus holy Name & give Thee all the praise & Glory forever & ever & trust I’ll get to prayermeeting Thurs. night,   Elbert works every day so we ought to be able to go to God’s House for one hour.   Well Nellie & the girls & 3 children & Audrey came & had a roast in back yard & went home early   Bonita had such a headach, she’s sick when she gives up & she went & laid in the car,   I pray God will help her over come her mental worry    the rest would be in a bad fix if anything should go seriously wrong with her   they have to depend a great on her money.   Oh Jesus; help her to lean on Thee & Ella Jane needs Thee so bad.   I do hope & trust in Thee & I thank Thee & Praise Thee Jesus for hearing & answering prayer,   May all Glory & Honour be Thine   It’s such a releif to be free from the thing on my lower left eye lid   it was like a kernel of wheat & bothered me terribly,   It’s so wonderful how Thou doth take care of us & we are so unworthy of such love,   help me to be of more service I pray.  Glory, Glory, Hallelujah. Amen

Mon. Sept. 28. 1953./ Page. 3055./ ___ eggs today./ Elbert finished grainery except the 4 ridges & he’s going to put same kind of roll roofing on in long strips    We thought it would look better,   he’s so tired tonight. & so am I, for I did out part of the washing,   I would have done it all, only, Dolly & Earnie came at 12-30-p-m.   they said Rue wasn’t lookiing for them, but, they didn’t know either   they let the school out so all that wanted to could go to the funerals of 3 of the school children that were in a car wreck & killed    careless young children driving to fast. We were just having dinner, but, for some reason they wouldn’t eat,  after awhile I fixed them some lunch & hot Nescafe & they ate & then went out with Elbert & he let them up on the staging where he was shingling & they thought that was wonderful   I hung the cloth out & the sun & wind dried them good.   Dolly tried to wrinse some towels   then she handed me the pins & clothes as I hung them up,   then she & Earnie played ball for a while then we talked crochet & I showed her a few pieces    she wants to learn to crochet so she can make Christmas gifts & it would be nice,   it would keep her mind on good thoughts & give her something to do.   They started for home at 5-10-p-m & Hellen was coming to get them   she was on top of the hill & they were to the foot & told me she was there,   they are small 8 & 10 yrs. old & small in size.   so I felt better when I knew she would see them safly home.   I’ll have to finish the washing one day this week & I did want to do a little sewing if I could.   I washed the dishes & made soup for supper & washed dishes again & now I’ll try to read & understand Jesus word.   How many things I’d like to do, for Thee so I pray I may be made well, that I can call on the sick & attend the meetings, regular.    I thank Thee Jesus for all things great & small & pray for more faith to see the things that I should do,   I thank & praise Thee & I thank Thee for my healing & healings. 

Tue. Sept. 29. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ Been a very hot 90 degree or more here & all most a hundred in Cincinnati Ohio. & 90+ on up in a lot of places & 96 here.   We didn’t do much today, odds & ends,   Elbert watered trees this a-m    he worked to hard yesterday   tore off shingles on 2 sides of grainery & put new ones on,   he has to cover 4 ridges & tops & he hopes to get them before it rains,   he dug 20 ft. on 2 rows of potatoes & didn’t get a good pk!   it quite a job to pump 2 tubs of water for the trees,   its a job to carry it from tubs to trees, this was a bad day for them   wind was so hot it made us feel uncomfortable & sun felt as if it burnt    I hunted for some coupons I had put together, good for 2 boxes tea   didn’t find them, but, did find 2. receipts I had miss laid. 

Tue. 29. 1953. Sept. page. 3056./ 2. eggs this day. / gas/ we got our tank of gas today/ I wrote 6. post cards last night to AUdrey, Nellie, Martha, Hunts, Mrs Bracket & Cousin Edith Wheeler Wagner.   & Elbert went to Vermilion & mailed them & got some pork chops & boiling meat & 1. roll of roofing  he’s going to use, some on grainery ridges instead of shingles & maybe put some on back of toilet,    it isn’t finished yet.   & the doors are not done yet or the porch.   & lots of blocks in front yard to & Elbert works hard to get things done, if only he would do the work with out worrying so much & fretting for that tires a body so bad.    He didn’t & don’t feel very good, he has just been out back & the toilet is so far from the house he feels sick to his stomach, he’s worried about the car   it’s got to be over hauled & fixed up & some new tires    he never gets things done when he can but waits un-till the last minute & then says I’ll have to hoof it where ever I go,    he wont do it when I try to help him    What am I to do?    It’s a queer world or as mother use to say, “the people that live in it. We got tank of gas today 10.15   I pray God will take me home by & by   I Praise Thee Jesus & thank Thee  Glory to God in the Highest.

Wed. Sept. 30. 1953./ 1. eggs today./ Well, I washed out most of dirty cloths and feel all in.   Elbert finished grainery & renailed South end & some on east side & he plans to go all over the rest of east, north & west sides & it will sure need paint,   it ought to have it now but we can’t     I hope to get floor covering next. & go to Church more often    Elbert’s talking of putting car in garage for repairs, seems there is always something to Keep me away from Church.   It’s been a fine day, North east breeze & hot sun, but, not as hot as yesterday.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray for faith & strength to do Thy will & ways,   God help me in Thy Holy Name help me Jesus   I know Thou are the only one that can help me & may all the Glory be Thine forever & ever, Amen.   no mail today & he “the post man” stopped but Elbert said there wasn’t any mail,  We are both tired tonight, just tired, 

Thurs. Oct. 1. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ Elbert couldn’t get the car to start this morning so he walked for the milk   Clayton was coming back to John Snyders, so he rode back with him,    he said if it would run he’d take me to prayer meeting & it did   God heres & answers prayer & I am trusting He will help us get the car fixed & some-thing done about the cystern for water,   help me to know what & how to do    I thank Thee Jesus & praise Thee forever & ever Amen.   I went out & help Elbert a little while cleaning up wood, limbs & roofing paper & then we cut of alot of rambler rose branches & weeds on hen park side of fence

Thurs. Oct. 1. 1953./ page. 3057./ 2. eggs this day./ I am hoping I can go out & help him again soon, if I could help we’d get along faster, but I don’t seem to have the strength to lift & tug like I use to.    We have to make a foundation for that floor where hen house was & he’s so tired he says we can’t do this & we can’t do that & we got to have some one to help that can.    I didn’t get any sewing done today.   It’s been a beautiful day. Praise God.

Fri. Oct. 2. 1953./ 1. eggs today./ 3 leghoins [?] hens/ Well, I didn’t do much today,   I aired my bedding, the wind went from North east to N. west & was quite fresh,    it changed changed from N. west back to N. east & Clayton was cutting the soy beans & his boy was going over the field with a mulcher & the dust filled the air untill you couldn’t see anything & it spread all over   looked so thick like a heavy fog.   I wonder what that child’s lungs will be like after inhaling so much dust    John Snyder came this afternoon to look after the harvesting of the beans.   Been a nice day, but queer  a pecular cold in the air,  White sun rather warm.   Elbert watered the trees & done some more cleaning   sawed some wood & so on    he’s tired tonight,   he cut some limbs off from 2. English walnuts  one by the drive & one on the hill. & to-morrow morning he’s going to dress 2 hens,   we are both hungry & they will make enough for 3 or 4 meals,   they are small    he will grind breasts & thighs & skin from the thighs, breasts & neck.   I hope to bake a cake or pies or something for filling.   I want to go to Church, Sunday morning & evening if I can.   No mail worth while.   Dolly & Earnie were here untill 5-10-p-m.   I tried to teach Dolly how to crochet block & space.   she did real way   I think she’ll learn fast,   she has a hard time to make her hands do as she wants them to do, to hold the hook, work & thread, but she will learn & I think she will like it   she hated to stop to go home, so I hope she keeps at it.    I made soup for supper.     Im sure tired of soup. but glad to have a little something,   we got along so far,   Elbert ought to get his check tomorrow or Monday.   I sure want to go & get the groceries with Elbert    he don’t get all on the list & we are out of food & money at or before end of the month.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray for Thy help, that I my do Thy Will & ways,   I thank Thee & Praise Thee forever & ever. Glory Hallelujah.

Sat. Oct. 3. 1953./ page. 3058./ ___ eggs today/ I swept & dusted & took care of the bedrooms & made 2 & a half pies apple & then made 2 tins of bis-cuits & chicken gravy for supper,   Elbert cleaned 2 hens   cut them up & saved breasts & thighs for meat balls & put rest in roaster & we ate a little for dinner & biscuits & gravey for supper   no mail to day,  Oh Well, there has been a good breeze most of the day & to hot & radio says its going to 90 degrees tomorrow,   I pray Gkod will take care of us & all He has given us.   I thank & Praise Him & wish I knew what I ought to be doing & how to do it,   I love Thee Jesus. Amen.

Sun. Oct. 4. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ We went to Church this morning & the Ministers came home to dinner with us & we went to Church tonight & God blessed all the Christians  Praised the Lord & worshiped Him and it seemed as if God stood beside or Jesus, Glory, Glory may God be blessed forever & ever Amen.   We had communion this morning.   Our Chicken balls were not a success for some unknown reason but we had plenty any way & thanked Jesus for the Ministers fellowship.   it rained 1. barrel of water today.   been rather cool & cloudy & windy aafter preachers left we went out & picked the Dutches pears.  one pear tree is tiped over, but the roots are in the ground.  the cheery tree roots are partly out of the dirt & one apple tree or 2.   We have a little fire again tonight & it feels good.   I feel good after our meeting tonight.  & Pray & trust . for tomorrow.

Mon. Oct. 5. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ Elbert has done so many jobs today.   He went for milk, watered the evergreens, sawed wood & after dinner he went for groceries & he spent $25.94.   so now I have to give him $17.87 my half.   Been a very cloudy day, not cold, but damp air.    Only Elbert’s check in the mail.   I do wonder what’s wrong.   no word from any one of them,   Oh Well, I hope & trust all are O.K.  Now Elbert’s gone to bed & I must go,   We had little fire all day & tonight. 

Tue. Oct. 6. 1953./ 2. eggs today/ Rained this morning   Elbert carried 30 pails of water, to cystern,   sky has been bad all day,  clouds going from S. West & quite strong wind   clouds from N. east & lifted 8. ft. boards that are loose in front on the frame for porch   they were just laying so we could get out front door

Tue. Oct. 6. 1953./ page 3059. 2. eggs this day/ Elbert is so tired    he sawed wood & did odd jobs all day   we had a nice letter from Audrey, telling us Bill & Jean are back,   got a 4 room house South of Elyria & she thought they would be moved in by now.   & she is working    she said Jim was there took a bath & shaved,   she loves her grand children & I’m glad,     we never had a chance to hardly get acquainted with them.   Jean Ann has been more sociable that the others.   Elbert’s in bed,   wish I were in mine.  I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all things great or small   May God be blessed for ever & ever.   Wind is blowing strong 11-p-m. 

Wed. Oct. 7. 1953./ 1 eggs today./ Elbert went to Huron & got a little meat & todays Wed. & that man hasn’t come yet to see about the car.   I did out part of the washing & sure felt as if I just couldn’t, but I got at it & the sun shone through & at noon it shone clean not to hot today  N. east & icy feel in it & radio says frost tonight.   I really hope Jesus will keep it away for a night or two yet.   God willing,    I hope to wash blankets tomorrow & Elbert’s clothes    I hope I can get it done.  4 wool & 2 cotton.   We had a nice letter from Audrey,  she has a lot to do & I pray God will in Jesus Name help Martha turn to her familie & love & work for Him & them, Amen.   Now I do thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things & I’m so glad & happy in my soul that Thou art & ever willbe, Glory, Glory, Hallelujah, I praise only Thee.

Thurs. Oct. 8. 1953./ 2. eggs today./  Well Elbert went to Huron & got a nice mess of fish 7. or 8. pike & 12 or 14 catfish   We cook most of catfish & they were so good.   Well, I baked bread  2 big tins biscuits & 1. loaf. & I got the balance of washing done   Elbert washed his work shirt & socks & they are all dried, my rags & nose rags  his night jacket & pants pillow cover & Kercheifs, now the blankets are next & rugs, wish they were done.   We went to prayer meeting & had a good lesson Praise the Lord God of Hosts   Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost forever and ever, Amen.   Audrey sent a card & we received it today,   she works hard & she enjoys her grand children all 3. & the girls had their boys   Jim’s alone yet & there mother flying around to her sorrow, theres & ours.   I pray Jesus you will rebuke the evil spirits & help us to help them before it’s to late.   I Praise Thee Jesus for all things & Praise & give Thee all the Glory.   Elbert worked on the front door & got it so it will shut   he’s done several jobs today & carried water for me to wash with   he does lots of good things.   We had heavy frost last night  cool air today

Sun. Oct. 11. 1953./ Page. 3060./ 2 eggs today./ Well I was as the indian man Who said, after he had be converted the store Keep had given him a lot of change, lots to much & he didn’t know it untill he walked 7 miles home & then counted it & was so sorry he hadn’t counted it at the store, so he said, I’ll take it right back & then, he said what’s the use,   I’ll give it back when I pass in the morning, so he went to bed & he said, you Know you ought to take it back right now & the bad man in my heart said go to sleep it’s O.K. but the other man said take it back now & so he couldn’t sleep & told the bad man to scram for he & the good man was going right now & when he got home again he laid down & went to sleep & now I know I have to live for the good man allways. Amen.    So I felt to weak to go to Church this morning,  so after dinner Mr & Mrs. Hastlit & Mrs. Kruge & the little girl  came in for a visit (Annie the elderly woman Mrs Kruge takes care of.)  & were here for an hour or 2. & they hadn’t been gone more than 5 minutes when Nellie, Ella Jane, Bonita & her 3 children came in   I had got the tea in the picture, sow had a cup of tea & Nelson had cup of milk    we had a nice visit   they brought us half a pie & a can of fruit relish (fresh fruit)    it was getting dusk when they left & they thought they’d come back tomorrow   Clayton gave Elbert some potatoes   said they were to small to sell, so we told Nellie they could have part of them & they’d like more tomatoes if they can get them.   I hope Elbert will get what he can at Brode’s    they told him he could have all he wanted.   Well I felt so bad  I thought we couldn’t go to Church tonight, but we went & God blessed us all Praise His Holy Name, Amen.     Now today was the first geese we have seen only 4 of them   they were headed south & then turned & went N.W.   been a beautiful day, partly cloudy & tonight wind’s N.W. & strong.

Mon. Oct. 12 1953./ 0 eggs today/ Elbert got the potatoes & tomatoes for Nellie at Brodes this a-m. & then took his car up to Huron & they tightened up the bolts or nuts or what ever it was that was loose so maybe it wont need much more done to it.   We had dinner & was most through  well Elbert was, but not I.  When Nellie & Ella Jane came in they went up on Elbert & Ella Jane went over on the hill & got a bu. of tomatoes & so they had 2 bu tomatoes & 4. bu. potatoes, the little ones Brode gave us.    Nellie brought a small piece of cheese, sharp, for Apple pie she brought, 1/2 an apple pie & the apples came from Seville from place where Johny Marcie & children live.  they are having 3 weeks

Mon. Oct. 12. 1953./ page. 3061./ 0 eggs today/ vacation.   I made a new skirt for my night gown & put the waist back on it & got it done for tonight after the girls went home;  They went home early, so as to be home by the time the children got home from school, George has been sick for a few day, so he came out with them today.   It was a beautiful day, wind N. E. today.   Elbert has a bad head ach, a cold or bone out in vertebra.   I pray it will be O.K. in the morning.   I thank Thee Jesus Blessed Pure & Holy, I thank Thee for all things & Praise Only the Father, Son & Holy Ghost, Amen.   Take the world, but give me Jesus,  I love Thee Jesus.

Tue. Oct. 13. 1953./ 2. eggs today./  We received a nice letter from Audrey & some of the joy & a lot of the sorrows.   Been a fine day.   N. East Breeze & rather strong.   I did the washing & it dried good,   I got rather tuckered & Elbert washed his B.V.D’s & work shirt & socks & he hung the cloths out & brought them in & Everything is dry   I wish I had the blankets dry.   but I don’t know if there will be enough water to do them.   Elbert has cut & sawed wood & he don’t feel very well   he has some bones out of place pinching nerves in his arms.    I thank & Praise God for all things & Praise His Holy Name forever & ever, Amen.

Wed. Oct. 14. 1953./ 1. eggs today./ Elbert has done odds & ends all day & was up to Huron   no fish   he may go again in the morning.    we got our checks today & it’s 57.00  same as usually & today’s Wed. so, we can’t go the store, so have to go tomorrow for food.   I baked 2. big tins bread biscuits & one loaf.   I feel so weak, I was out & we talked about the curb around hen house floor & how we can widen it 2. or 2 1/2-inches so we can us the old blocks on there & build it up 3. blks. high & make it 10. ft. wider on the back side, so, it can be used as a cottage if need be & I wish we had it done while the weather is good   we need the water if it rains   We need the water so much,   I pray God will guide us what we ought to do, & how.    We received a card from Audrey today & work is slack    I’m wondering about what they will all do when they can’t work, or pay rent, gas or electric & nothing for food or cloths.   Oh God help us in Jesus Name I pray & I thank Thee,   I just woke up to the fact that the visions I’ve had in the passed, are coming to pass before long,  one of all the cars & big trucks with people & there most necessary belongings & Elbert & I helping in many ways.  We met Brother & Sister Dear on a truck & gave it to them for the children in the truck & since then a big black slate

Wed. Oct. 14. 1953./ Page 3062./ 1. egg this day/and in white letters, flight, help ye one another was wrote on it.   Oh how I wish each one Knew Jesus & that I could help them more   Oh Jesus, help me to un-derstand what to do,   I am so slow, I thank Thee & give Thee all the praise & Glory for ever & ever. Amen

Thurs. Oct. 15. 1953./ 1. egg today./ Elbert went to Huron & got some things at the drug store like 2 bottles alcohol 49 cents & today 2 bottles for 50 cents Mi. 31. 2 for 80 cents 4 wash rags 56 cents good firm canon wash rags,  no fish but he did get pt of raspberry ice cream   it’s been another beautiful day  tempture 80 degrees, Elbert fell & hurt his hand & arm  left one & it’s swollen quite a bit   hope he’s all right tomorrow.  he’s talking of going back for fish in the morning & then to Vermilion for food.  no mail today.   Elbert cleaned cement off some of the old blocks & we think God Willing, we’ll rebuild on old foundation so we can have the rain water.   Oh, if I only Knew what to do.   We went to prayer meeting to-night & Praised the Lord & prayed for all the others who ask for prayer   Mrs. Krug, “Mrs. Hastills cousin” is having a terrible time of sorrows, the little girl had a heart at-tact & is quite sick, poor child   I pray Jesus Thou will take charge & help Ty will to be done.   Help us to help each other.   I thank Thee for all things   I love Thee but as Peter was weak I am weak & need understanding.

Fri. Oct. 16. 1953./ 1. eggs today/ Well Elbert went to Huron but no fish   I washed out the few things that were dirty, & Elberts 2 blankets he sleeps between & got them all dry,   been a fine day.   No mail today.   Elbert’s been trying to clean blockse & he took Wheelbarro & wheeled several oads back to where hen house was & now he says the floor is all crumbly & he dont think it will pay to try to put the blocks on it to build it up, but make a new footing & then build up on that, so, now maybe we’ll try to do that, God willing.    I hope we get at it soon. hope I can help some.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus & ask for Thy guidance.

Sat. Oct. 17. 1953./ 2. eggs today/   Didn’t do much today  wiped up floors & washed back steps & got table ready for Nellie & her children & grand children, they were coming for supper, but Nellie’s been feeling bad, her legs paining her bad, then Johny & Marcie came & left the 4 children , & went to a party to meet Johny’s class mates of highschool that’s been quite a few years now,   he was in the service “U.S.” was over seas came back & after ashort time he married & went to college & now has 4 children.  & the girls, Ella Jane & Bonita her 3 & 3 of Johnys came late    We had our supper at 6-30

Sat. Oct. 17. 1953./ page. 3063./ 2. eggs this day./ it was after 7-p-m. when they came the girls had fed the children but they ate fish & had coffee visited a little  took big pan of fresh fish & went back home,   Marcie’s baby is 2 months old & tiny   they named her Bonney Bell after Bonney Bell Harnish, Nellie’s youngest daughter & Bell after Nellie Bell Bonney Harnish    I hope, pray & trust Jesus took them safly home, & that He will take care of Nellie, also,  Johny & Marcie who hope to go to Boston for the last part of there 3. weeks vacation.   I thank Thee Jesus for all our many blessings & that. Thou art & ever will be, Glory, Hallelujah, Amen. 

Sun. Oct. 18. 1953./ 1. eggs today./ Well we didn’t get to go to Church this morning.   Sister Keegan, ‘an elderly woman she calls Annie & the girl Merry Ann   she takes care of both of them & they are no relation ” were here today & had supper with us & then went to Young peoples meeting & we went to church    we had a very enlighting sermon, but, few go to the Altar.   The Lord touched my body & I thank & Praise Him, Glory to His Holy Name.   It’s been a beautiful day.   Mrs. Keegan had been to Vermilion to see her father Mr. Smith.   & they had dinner at the O’Key’s restruant, she said they serve good food, but, she couldn’t go there again, it cost tomuch.  she seemed to enjoy her self here;  I’m glad.   Well I don’t Know What’s doing tomorrow    he’s going to fish house.  

Mon. Oct. 19. 1953/ 1. eggs today/ I haven’t done much of anything today   I went out & sawed off a few little limbs,  my back achs tonight,  my bowels moved to much this morning    I had to change to my skin & then do a wash & the floor & rug,   I haven’t felt good, so thought I’d go out side,   Elbert was trying to get the hen park fence out of the weeds gathering up old, broken fence & weed & dead branches,   he’ll burn weeds & branches soon & its a hard job & tiresome,   he’s so tired every night,   he went to Huron this morning & got enough White bass for our dinner & we had soup for supper,   he’s gone to bed & I wish I was in mine    I thank God in Jesus Name for all our blessing & pray I may be & do His Will for ever & ever, Amen.   Wind South west & tempture 80 degrees.  Mow I’ll read & think & pray & trust Jesus for the answers, for He see, hears & Knows Praise His Holy Home    I love Him for all things. 

Tue. Oct. 20. 1953./ page 3064./ 2. eggs today./   Well it’s been a beautiful day   my back’s been terrible bad,   I couldn’t hardly turn over all night    it’s like lumbago & I’m sore all through my bowels.   We received a newsy letter from Audrey,  she seems to be believing hearsays I don’t think I could believe   Ella Jane she’s lied to me & told Elbert & I “we could go to hell for all she cared.   & she’s not apoligized yet & she’s been here several times,   she’s watching to see when I Kick off   how she can get some of the old dishes & chairs & old cheery table & picture & frames, how foolish    & I can see all the foolish & the crazy things,   I pray God will in Jesus Name cleans there hears, souls, & minds & help them to lay up treasures in heaven.   I hope I can sell all these old things that any foolish person would want & get a few extra pennys    Well, if they don’t get them it wont take long to find out how dearly they love me,   one of them even wished they could have my brains,   Well if they had e’m I’m sure they would try harder to do the Will of Jesus.   God help us,  before it’s forever to late,    I’m sorry for each one of them & wish I could help them to turn about face & we are all irtable at times,    there isn’t one of us perfect,  it would be nice to use our brains & keep in the right path    I’ve always tried to help them along that way, but, When we feel we are our own boss & fail to remember God there are a lot of mistakes & I’ve had my share & repented sorely & wish so much I could help each one to see & realize there mistakes,    the bible says that there is a big judgement day coming,   then we can’t turn back & repent,   God tells us over & over in the bible that it is He Who is talking to us but most every one reads everything but Gods Word,   I pray He will have mercy on our souls.   Oh, Jesus Prue Clean & Holy.    Elbert has the big cheery tree all most cut up today.   I’m looking for Jesus coming,   all things are as He said. 

Wed. Oct. 21. 1953./ 1. eggs today./   I haven’t done much today,   got What I believe is lumbago,  it seems better today.   Wyn & Virgina came in for 10 or 14 minutes & then went again, God help them before it’s to late,   & I went out to the car with them after giving them some slipps off the red col . catus, & some roots of the vine called Job’s tears & they had been to Berlin Hights & left there dog to be clipped & Virgina was taking Wyn home & picking her girl up & then she was going back to Berlin Hights for the dog While Wyn got supper and 

Wed. Oct. 21. 1953./ page. 3065./ 1. egg this day./ looked after Joyce.   I wonder.   Well we talked a few minutes at the car & Elbert put his hand on me and shoved me & said, get over, so they can see the house,    I don’t like the way he talks & this is the second time he has shoved me,   my backs so bad & my legs    I realed around & thought I was going to fall & I was so angry,   I told him he didn’t need to push me & he said he wanted me to move, as if he was the big boss & was showing off,   Well, he’d better be carefull hear after,  you wouldn’t think I was his sister,   I pray God will deal with him severaly & soon,  Amen.    Elbert’s been sawing up Cheery tree  got it over half done.   He tried to smooth the little epsode over , but, God Knows.  It’s been another nice day, N. east, icy or chilly wind,   there has been a thick haze for several days.   Well I received light card, a note from Mrs Keegan thanking us again for there supper   she enjoyed it much.  a letter from the dress form Co. & a card from Jean & Bill    I was going to write a card & letter after dinner but Wyn & Virgina came & then I didn’t get it done & I’m wondering how Nellie is & how well the girls are taking care of her,  the grape vines to sour & all the branches, it’s truly a very wicked world & the ones you help are the ones who Kick you hardest,    I pray God Will in Jesus Name Help them;  I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee I thank Thee for those who intercede for me  Bless them Jesus. 

Thurs. Oct. 22. 1953./ 1. eggs today./ Elbert went to Huron got a nice mess of fish & we have had 2 meals & there’s enough for 3. meals more.   Well I have to try to mix bread,  my back’s so bad I hate to think about mixing bread & I haven’t done the washing yet this week,   No one Knows how bad it achs.   I wonder how Nellie is today.   I sent Nellie & Audrey each a card today,   I went out & gave them to the postman this morning.   Been a nice day, but, very hazy & fogy tonight.   Elbert gave Clayton a good mess all ready to fry.   Well, I’m so unhappy I couldn’t go to prayermeeting, but I know they will pray for me & I know God hears sees & knows my condition & I trust Jesus will raise me up & give me strength & power & understanding   I thank Thee & give all praise to Thee forever & ever, Amen. 

Fri. Oct 23. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ Elberts cut wood & sawed limbs & cleaned up here & there & he’s terribly tired out tonight.    he Killed & cleaned & put on to cook & it was as tender & nice as  could be for dinner, but we ate crackers & broth & not much of the chicken for dinner,   I made biscuits for supper & gravy & it was good.   I washed rags nose rags & towels,   my back is better, but am constandly in mine of it all    I washed, got dry over the stove.   Looked like rain, but only wind so far.   My dress form

Fri. Oct. 23. 1953./ page. 3066./ 2. eggs this day./ came today.   its steel, now I do hope & can get my dresses & coat fixed.   I want to get floor covering next,  if I can  God willing.   I catch my feet on the broken edges of this & it’s hard to clean in that condition & my condition.   I do Praise Thee Jesus & I’m glad we can talk to Thee & that we Know Thou art the truth & we don’t have to be afraid to trust Thee in all things   I thank & Praise Thee for my healing & all the many healings Thou has given me.   We keep a little fire every day & night   it isn’t very cold out, lots of flies & bugs out yet.    It’s been beautiful out this Fall,   Winds S. west tonight  last night was thick fog.   We couldn’t see only the trees close to the house, was still that way this a-m.     The world is in a terrible mess all the Whole World. 

Sat. Oct. 24. 1953./ 0 eggs today./ It. rained early before daylight & after & Elbert carried 16 big pails of water   Praise God from Whom all blessing flow,   He has taken away the pains from my back & hips, bowels & legs.   Oh God I do Praise Thee & may all Glory Honour be Thine forever & ever, Amen.   Help me to have strength to get to Church tomorrow   I thank & Praise Thee Oh God in Jesus Name & trust I’ll soon be able to Praise Thee in spirit, Glory, Hallelujah, Amen.    Well, Elbert has been busy all day,   he didn’t  go to town,    so, we haven’t much on hand to eat, but we have been through some other times with not much to eat,  we have egg potatoes & beans, so we are not so bad off.   I thank Thee Jesus. & pray we may live Thy Ways & do Thy will in all things.   it tried to rain tonight, but didn’t make out.   Winds N. east & puffy and cool.  We received card from Nellie today.

Sun. Oct. 24. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ Well I didn’t get to Church this morning but we went tonight & I thank & Praise Jesus    He is truly a Rock to stand on.   I thank God in Jesus Name, for all things.   We had a good lesson,  the mane point was what the jiant in our life might be & how we can talk to Jesus often & have victory, over any jiants, feels & doubts, for if we trust Him fully He will deliver us, so He has told us to trust & believe ask & receive   Oh, I Praise Thee Jesus, Keep me ever close to Thee, Jesus, Blessed, Pure, Clean, Holy & Wonderful, Amen.    Been part cloudy but a very nice day.   No one came today

Mon. Oct. 26. 1953./ ____ eggs today./ We went to Vermilion   took back shingles one pack we didn’t use 2.60 & paid light bill 1.50 & got the glass cut for storm door   it was the old wind sheald from the ford car,     then mailed card to Jean & Bill & bought $22.99 cents worth of food, mostly in cans    came back    stopped & visited with Hellen & children a few

Mon. Oct. 26. 1953/ page. 3067./ 0 eggs this day./minutes & came on home Elbert got the supper. & his back’s sore & paining him & he has a touch of strip throat again, I do pray he will decide to give over to the Lord, help him Jesus & save his soul I ask in Thy Holy Naame.   & I thank Thee for Thou hast said if we ask believing we woud receive,   I thank & Praise Thee & trust & believe Thy word Glory Glory Hallelujah, Amen.   I know he has a cold & that Thou art able to take charge over each of our members,    I thank & Praise Thee for my healing,   Thou art Wonderful   I love Thee Jesus   make me a vessel to work for Thee I pray, Amen.    Been quite hot today partly cloudy tonight.   Tornado in Texas.   I pray Thou will have mercy & help all of Thine.   I thank Thee.   

Tue. Oct 27. 1953./ 2. eggs today/ Elbert has sore throat & back   I pray he’ll get rid of it soon    I thank Thee Jesus & will give Thee all Praise & Glory forever and ever.   it rained, he carried 22 or more pails of water to cystern & tonight    its raining again,   I do hope we can get a cystern in at the corner of the house.   Only a card from Miss Clark today.   We are both sort of weary & didn’t do much today   we, tried to get the dress form into my shape so much adjusting to do    we got it partly & hope it will be satisfactory so I can get a house dress or two done be fore long.   I thank God in Jesus Name for all things & trust. He will help me to understand.   Miss Clark said  Mrs. Day & Grace were back in Church    Winds been S. east rain is good, hope to get Cystern

Wed. Oct. 28. 1953/ 0. eggs today/  Well, it’s been a dark day & Elbert went to Huron & got a few white bass & 1. pike & some pork chops & so we had pork for our dinner & then he fixed the stove,    he had a piece welded on the apron & the piece that fitted in, & so when he had it done he built a fire & I set bread & made one tin & a loaf.   & I tried to make a cake, it was light but seemed to be to sweet,   I have felt rather lazy & am tired tonight.   its a little cooler out side.   I Praise God & thank Thee Jesus for all things,   Keep us close to Thee   Oh, Jesus We need Thee,  help us. & reveal what we should do & how I pray & I do thank Thee Jesus, Blessed, Pure & Holy. 

Thurs. Oct. 29. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ Been mostly cloudy & cooler today & Rue brought Earnie, He was fooling with another boy & Knocked his right thumb out of joint    they took him to Berlin Highs Dr. & he sent him to Sandusky Hospital & even took him in operating room

Thurs. Oct. 29. 1953./ page. 3068./ 2. eggs this day./ and laid him on the table & waited for Helen to come from work 5-15 & that was over an hour he waited    Dolly was with him & Helen came here, thinking Dolly might have come here    Elbert told her, she might be with Earnie & she said yes, she probbaly was & the person she was riding with took her to Sandusky & they gave Earnie an ____ & exrayed his thumb & put a splint on it & banaged it & sent Helen home & she had to go back & get him after she & Dolly had there supper so Helen had a long day & such a time, & all the expence that seemed very unnecessary.    Helen came for Earnie tonight.    He ate 2 small pieces of fat pork & 2 or 3 pieces of bread, he wanted some bread to take home   says he loves it   he drank 2 cups of coffee & seemed to enjoy him self,  he had a little square box about 8 X 8 with a clown insid & a little mucic box down in the bottom & a crank to wind it on the out side & it played the tune Pop-goes-the-Weseal & when tune was done clown poped up & pushed cover off & it was queer how, as many times, he jumped up, Earnie would jump.  Well, they always leave a dollar for the Keep of the children,   I would like to keep them as a neighbor, but they wont do it.    I hope we can give the Children a worthy gift so to return part the money at least.   Well Elbert didn’t sleep very good last night,   his head feels bad tonight & there seemed to be a draft on my head so, I couldn’t rest either.   Received card from Audrey   she said E.J. didn’t come to paint but went to take care Bonney Bell’s children & that she hadn’t heard from her since Bill & Jean & Joan were there to see her about 20. minutes.   Oh God, I thank & Praise Thee for all our many blessings in Jesus Name, help me & us to be worthy, Amen. 

Fri. Oct. 30. 1953./ 1. eggs today./ I’ve washed today, Nice south breeze,   I aired the bedding & we got all the washing done except my house dress & my sunday dress & slip,   it’s surely been a beautiful sunny day.   We dried all the big pieces out side.   Elbert went to Huron & got a mess of fish & he brought steaks so we had them for dinner    I had most of the wash done. when he came but, we finished after dinner,   I washed untill he was done with the fish    he finished his ‘b’v’d’s & partly washed his work shirts    I finished while he went over & got a few tomatoes    then we had cup of tea & he got the supper & I’ve got dishes done & I feel done.  but I thank God in Jesus Dear Name   He gave us the strength & I pray I can be more useful to Him.  Glory to His Name.   Received letter from Audrey today,   She thought

Fri. Oct. 30. 1953./ Page. 3069./ 1. eggs this day./she was going some where Sun & sh’d have more news but she didn’t go.   Martha said Merlin came home sick & went to bed & didn’t get up untill Sun after noon    Martha said Boss. gave him an other job & the men didn’t like him telling them What to do & it got on his nerves untill he felt sick.   Audrey said Jean & Bill, Joan & John came in again in the evening for awhile,   they were going over to Henertta to Look at some new houses, but didn’t say if they went.   any way she didn’t get to go.   Nellie & Ella Jane were there & she said Ella Jane was coming back to paint & hoped she could get at Kitchen & get that cleaned up, but they don’t think of helping the old girl get cleaned up,   Oh, Well, I’m sure that God will see me through some how   I thank Him. 

Sat. Oct. 31. 1953./ 1. eggs today/  Well, I been to tired to work but I did wash my dresses & slip & swept & got dinner & supper, but my hearts crying out for I didn’t get my dress or slip ironed & I only have one dress for Sun. that’s fit to wear    maybe God will forgive me if I press them out in the morning.    I can’t go anywhere unless I can get a check on the water it’s terribly bad.   No mail today.   Air is fresh & quite cool.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & trust Thou will guide me & Keep me ever Close to Thee, Glory, Glory Hallelujah. Amen.   Elbert washed two pr work pants & they dried nice & straight, he went to Vermilion & mailed balance money order for the dress form $11.56,   I had sent 5.00 down payment so now thats all paid,   he said he paid 24 cents for the money order,    & gave him 11.75 & he said he had to give 5 cents more   I had given him 1.00 extra for groceries, so I’m left with out a cent, he said, well he had to pay for milk   Oh how I wish I could get out & do for myself.   God help us. 

Sun. Nov. 1. 1953/ 1. eggs today./ Well, I felt to ill to go to Church & Mr & H___ came in just after we had dinner & stayed couple of hrs   they were just leaving when Audrey, Nellie, Ella Jane, Bonita & her children came in,    they brought cream & cones & the other couple brought me 6. or 8. geranium roots all on them & the girls took part

Sun. Nov. 1. 1953./ page. 3070./ 1. eggs this day./ them.   so I have one left.   I was so exausted when they left.   Ella-Jane is still angling for the cherry table but she hasn’t apology yet & I feel I have one coming & straight from her heart, but, she is still feeling in that same trend of mind, I see, When she tried to fix graphone, so, it it will depend a lot on herself.    What she gets in this world & the next.   I thank God He sees & Know & I pray they will learn to know & trust in Him, in Jesus, With all there heart’s soul’s minds & with all there strength.   It’s been a nice day    Clouded up tonight & girls left early,  Elbert gave them 1. bu tomatoes & Audrey took a few.   I thank Thee Jesus for the love of the Church folks   I thank Thee for there prayers,  I know Thou will care for each one in Thy own way & I Praise Thee from the very depth of my soul for answering prayer & trust you will rebuke the devil & keep him out of both of us & the house & off the ground we call our home.   & Help Mr. & Mrs. H.____ to do thy will in that may be free also  I thank Thee & give all Praise & Glory to Thee, forever, & ever Amen. 

Mon. Nov. 2. 1953./ 0. eggs today./ I have only done little things,  don’t seem to have the strength,    but I do believe God will in Jesus Name, soon give me health & strength so that I can be in his House & worship & testify for Him & Give Him all the Glory.    Elbert has been doing a little here & there & he fixed my West Window   it didn’t go up or down like it alway has before   seemed to stick, but thank Jesus it’s it’s O.K. now,   he took alot of block back to the pile & he cleaned the iron fry pan once more & I have to clean top of stove & iron my dresses slips & Elberts shirts.   Been a beautiful day.   Oh God, I thank Thee I Praise Father Son & Holy Ghost and ask you to keep me close & help me to help all Thou would that I should to be Thine. Amen. & May all Glory be Thine, Hallelujah, Hallelujah.

Tue. Nov. 3. 1953./Page. 3071./ 2. eggs today./ I got up when Elbert went to Huron & swept & thought I’d wipe up floors, then remembered Elbert was going to bring yeast cake so I got every thing ready to cook dinner & when he came he cleaned enough fish for dinner & after we ate, “I had set bread While he cleaned fish” I cleaned one cupboard shelf & the dishes standing on step ladder, so I didn’t get floor wiped up but if another day comes I may.   I still have to iron.   Well, got squared away for tomorrow   Elbert got big mess of fish.   Been a very nice day  cool wind.   I thank & praise God in Jesus Name for all our many blessing & I’m trusting & believing for my healing.   got Audreys letter today.   Glory to God in the Highest, The light over table burned out last night & Elbert hasn’t got it fixed yet & I miss it so. 

Wed. Nov. 4. 1953./ 0. eggs today./ Elbert has done odds & ends & he feels so tired tonight     he even watered the trees & put some dope in water & he’s getting ready to jack up the house    I washed & am tired,  I didn’t get Elbert’s wash done.   Well, we got a card from Audrey to day   she said Ella Jane had a call to come to work to Hallies store in Cleveland Ohio & she’s tired & wishes she (Audrey) could rest.   I do believe she needs a care free rest.  She says, Nellie trys to put on the dog & that Gerti’s talking as if she was going to be working much longer & Audrey say wont that be sweet.   I’m sorry she’s so tired, hope she can get cought up on her rest.  she’s been so nice to us & writes one letter & several cards each week.    Elbert got his check this morning.   Mrs. Brode gave him a duck & some Kidneys out of the deep freeze this morning.   We had fish for dinner & have enough for tomorrow. got clothes all dry except rags.   I thank Thee Jesus for all the wonderful things you do for us & pray you will help us to go to prayer meeting tomorrow night.   May God be Blessed for ever & ever Amen.

Thurs. Nov. 5. 1953./ 1. eggs today./ Haven’t done much today myself but Elbert been jacking up the front side of the house & now the door shuts up as it’s supposed to do,   now he has to put the glass in the door.    & We wont feel the N. east draft so much & he straightened 

Thurs. Nov. 5. 1953./ page. 3072./ 1. egg this day./ a joice that was turning over    now he has the west side to jack up & fix & the windows to finish, & the back door & storm door.   God knows & I’m glad he sees what condition we have been left in,    I pray He will help Elbert get it fix up so it will be warm during the winter & there are such a lot of things that need doing so bad    the floor & linolium, the walls are so terribly dirty & ceiling needs painting    Well, maybe God Willing, We’ll get it done by & by, so it will be cleaner.   I haven’t felt like living since I cleaned the cupboard shelf yesterday afternoon.   Been quite cold all day, snowed after midnight about 1 1/2 inches & it’s snowed in showers, very light showers all day & tonight    it’s been blowing hard all day, but has eased up tonight.   Elbert put a tub of water on each of the ever green trees out in front of house the one’s that were down & he raised up in place again & he put some powder of Garden of Eden in each tub of water to help strengthen them & God has help them to begin to get green again   Praise His Name, He can do all things, Glory Hallelujah    Elbert went to Huron this morning & got the fixing for the light over the table & after dinner he fix it & it works O.K. now.   I leak so bad I can’t go to Church.   Oh. God help me to Know Whats wrong & what I can do,    I’m willing to do what ever Thou sayest. Jesus blessed Jesus.   I thank & paise Thee for all things forever & ever, Amen.

Fri. Nov. 6. 1953./ 0. eggs today./  Well, I was going iron, but Dolly & Earnie spent the afternoon & I tried to help Dolly learn to crochet    she’s beginning to learn & I hope she enjoys it so much it will Keep her from other things that she ought not to do,  May God help them to learn to be Thine.   So I let my ironing lay, but, hope to do it tomorrow for I dampened them.   I have had to go every few minutes 15- or 20 minutes.   I cooked the wild duck Brode’s gave, us for dinner & the Kidneys we floured fried & put onion & a little water on & let it simmer untill it’s tender for tomorrows dinner,   now all the dishes are done & ready to start again.   I thank God for all He gives us, in all ways.   Elbert went to Vermilion & got our food & he went to Huron to see if he could get his radiator fixed, it began to leak today    that’s another burden, he has done a lot of things & tomorrow is Sat.    Some man a neighbor from the Park brings Helen home from work & they came for the children,  it’s been a cold day puffy

Fri. Nov. 6. 1953./ page. 3073./ 0. eggs this day./ Clouds hung low & black & wind  N. east strong & puffy   snowed little snow balls, rained with clear ice in it & snowed little flakes, in showers all day, sun came through several times while it continued to storm, & is at it yet, with out sun.    I thank Thee Jesus for food & warmth   Earnie was here Wed.  & Elbert saw two geese go South Wed. just 2. 

Sat. Nov. 7. 1953./ 2. eggs today./ Elbert got 2 bottles of milk this morning & it’s been cold & a raw wind & rain & sleet & a few snow flakes, tonight winds died out,   it sure blew hard all day & it’s going to change I think, it’s cloudy yet, thick black clouds.   I have to hit the can so often, I’m tired.   Tomorrow’s Sun can’t go to Church, both me & radiator leaking,   I can’t understand my case, but it’s just come to my mind, I’ve had this trouble every since I can remember, back when I was only 3. yrs. old & dad use to catch me by the arm & give me a clap on my back sides & swing me high in the air & and another clap when I came down again & the water running, when he had spanked me awhile, he’d say, go out to the toilet now,   I said no use now pa, but why don’t you do something so I don’t have to wet my clothes    he didn’t answer,   I’d tell mother & ask her to do something for me  for my back & bottom hurts me so bad after pa beats me so hard, but, they never done anything to help me & I was afraid to sleep for when I did I wet the bed & I didn’t know what to do for myself, so I wet the bed untill I was 12 yrs. old, when I was 10 yrs old I ask ma to get a piece of oil cloth & put a pad on it   then it wouldn’t be so hard to take care of the bed so she did & I ask her to put Gertie in the other bed in same room, but she was her mama’s & papa’s girl,    I didn’t care about that.   but the house burned down    I went to Professor Ward home & she made an abdoman belt that helped me such a lot for I didn’t wet the bed anymore & maybe I should wear one now.   A goodly number have prayed for me, but I haven’t been healed yet,   I know Jesus is abl but, I don’t understand why I haven’t received the healing    I’m still trusting & believing & Praising God & Jesus,   I Know He is able & I give Him all Praise & Glory forever & ever Amen.

Sun. Nov. 8. 1953./ page. 3074./ 0. eggs today./ Rather strong wind & cold & chilly & it has stormed off & on & late this afternoon Nellie, Ella Jane, Bonita & her 3 children & they brought Bonney Bell’s & Joe’s two youngest children the baby & one a 1 yrs & few months older “Patty or Patricia & baby Penny Pennalipy.    Nellie looked sick & said she had over done & couldn’t work Fri.   The girls don’t seem to show her the respect they ought to & Nellie looks as if she was about to have nervous convultions.   If Nellie would only confied in me, perhaps We could figure out a way.   I pray God will in Jesus Name take a hand & help them all, as He sees they need,  I thank Thee Jesus.    I thank Thee for the prayers of all Who pray earnestly for me & trust as Thou hear & Know that I will receive the healing I am so much in need of,   Oh Jesus,  I am will to do What ever Thou want me to do or be if only I can have the healing & the strength I will always give Thee the Praise & Glory, forever & ever Amen.

Mon. Nov. 9. 1953./ 1. eggs today/ Elbert went to Huron & got a good mess of fish.   I slept a little & then got up & at it cleaning up & getting ready to get dinner & Elbert came & no fish but he had the yeast cakes & so I set bread & baked 2 graham 1. tin & 1. loaf white bread & I made 1. custard 1. apple & 1. peach pie & washed up all the dishes & Elbert cleaned all the fish & we had 2 big basins full, had five for supper. & now we wish Nellie had part of them & Audrey a few, but no way to get them there so, I guess he’ll give part to Brodes   they give us frozen meat once in a while.   I salted one pan but the other I didn’t.    Now I must read & go to bed thanking & praising God for all our many blessings & trusting he will help me to be worthy.   I love Thee Jesus, Amen.   Not very cold out   just a little nippy. Starlight & no wiind. 

Tue. Nov. 10. 1953./ 0. eggs today./Elbert went to Vermilion & got his arch support, he took it out to have his shoe sewed or a patch sewed on & forgot to put it back & wondered why his foot f[?] so bad & after awhile he took shoe off & no arch support,  he put in an old one & this a.m. he went back for it,   he mailed card to Audrey.   he mailed 3 cards. Mon. 1. to Audrey, Nellie & Inez Hunt.  & I did part of the washing & got part of it dried & Elbert phoned & to Nellie (cost 30 cents) & told her we had a few fish & she said, if Ella Jane wasn’t to tired they’d come for them & so then, he had been to see Miss. Clark, but he didn’t take her any fish, she said she was invited out to eat turkey dinner other wise she would have come & then he went a mile from end of our road to the man Who was going to fix the car & he said come back tomorrow morning,   he fixed or puttied in front door glass & then he 

Tue. Nov. 10. 1953./ page. 3075./ No. eggs today./ he got after the back storm door  fitted it in & got glass tacked in & he’s so tired.   I am to.   Nellie, the girls & 3. children came & got the fish & I gave her half my peach pie & she brought us a black raspberry pie   looks good   she’s a good cook, & they brought me some cold pack tomatoes.   Elbert always cleans the fish alread to fry & it’s a lot of work & worry but he was glad they came for them    We may not get any more this Fall.   Earnie came here after school & I fix him a lunch & hot Nescafe coffee. & Rue came for him, he didn’t work today.   he brought me a galloon of cider & I gave him a loaf of the brown bread & a tin of white biscuits, so, Now we are both tired & Elbert’s gone to bed.   Mrs. Hobbs had another stroke & is in the hospital so Nellie told us,   Mr. & Mrs. Hobbs had a store on F. Street on East Side just a little ways from home   We bought groceries there sometimes.   There daughter Loreta married & went to California to live & they went & staid with her for awhile, but home is home & they came back.   Well I’m happy inside & Praise God from Whom all blessings flow   I love Thee & Praise Thee Jesus, & wish I were as Holy as, Thee   Glory to God in the Highest  I Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost, Amen   It’s been a beautiful day.

Wed. Nov. 11. 1953./1. eggs today/ This morning Elbert went up to the man that was to fix his car & he got it fixed & while the man fixed Elbert rode to Huron with another man who was there & he bought some meat & saucage, the saucage was so tuff I couldn’t eat it,   Well he walked home for garage man had to send to Ver-milion for a tube & I had every thing ready & onions half cooked & I put potatoes on when he came to the door & soon after the man stopped on his way back & took Elbert up to get his car, cost $10.01 cash   Oh me.   I haven’t got my check yet & I pay half the bills   I pay the taxes & gas, then pay half the others.  Well, I just couldn’t work today    had to hit the can to often    I managed to air room & night clothes & make beds & cook & Elbert worked at the doors & got all done except the putting in the glass in storm door,   he gets so tired, work worries him, it is tegest [tedious] to patch up the doors & after it’s as set on the foundation to jack it up here & there,    but, he’s getting it done   Praise God.   & We thank God  He takes such good care of us.   I only hope He will make me to be of service for Him in some way.    Glory to His Name. Sun shone this a.m. but, started to cloud up after noon & at 3-p-m.  was quite cloudy & got dark early, not very cold out if you were busy.   I Praise Thee Jesus forever.

Thurs. Nov. 12. 1953./ page. 3076./ 0. eggs today./ Elbert worked at the doors & he’s so tired,    I think he works to long.   I have only done what I felt was really necessary.   bowels were stuborn Wed. but relaxed & moved late- last night & 3 or 4 times today.   Elbert is so good   he gets up dresses & goes clear out over the hill to the toilet,   I feel so bad when I have to get him out, after he’s been warm in bed, & what would I do with out him   God help us, I’ve been so weak in my body & my stomach & bowels so tired out when I was or bake bread that I stumble around as if I were drunk.   A card from Audrey says, Nellie has hardening of the arteries & she may not live long, I pray God will heal her,   I know He can.   Oh Jesus teach me  fill me & heal us both & help us to live for Thee, I thank Thee & Praise Thee Jesus   I do believe, take away all our unbelief & help us to be true testimonies, in Jesus Name.    & May all the Glory & Honour be Thine for ever & ever Amen.    It’s been a beautiful day, sun this morning & cloudy after noon.   N. east wind today, not very cold, flys out yet. 

Fri. Nov. 13. 1953./ 0. eggs today./ Elbert went to Huron   got a big mess of fish.   We got our checks Wed.  & he wanted me to sign name last night, so he could be sure to get it cashed today.   I gave him $22.00    he got 15 or 16.00 dollars worth of food mostly can goods in Vermilion this after noon, then he did a few things   odds & ends trying to get house fixed for winter     the air is fresh, but a little warmer than Wed.    Wind South & a little West most all day & to-night, just at dark it was N. east,    Elbert’s got a cold to-night in his head & throat,   I hope & pray God will take it away.    I ask in Jesus Name & thank Thee & trust Thou will keep me free,   I thank Thee Jesus Blessed, Pure & Holy.   Sun didn’t shine untill 2-p-m or there about.   I aired the night cloths, but didn’t do any more than I had to all day.   I thank God for all things great or small & trust Him in all things.    Glory to His name forever & ever Amen.  

Sat. Nov. 14. 1953./ 0. eggs today/ No mail today; S. west wind all day & nice sunshine, nice out side & lots of flies out side yet today.   I’ve thought of Nellie all day & see that hurt look in her eyes & the way she holds her hands as if she didn’t know what to do,    Oh God, help me to talk to her & help her to un-stand how to really trust Jesus all the way & to feel His power & be healed.    I feel I should be healed to help any one else, Oh Jesus, Please help.

Sat. Nov. 14. 1953./ page. 3077./ 0. eggs today/ us through some one of Thine.    I haven’t done much today,   I will have to sweep the floor & wipe the glass in the front door,   My arms are so tired & I’m so lo-gy.   Elberts cold’s better, but he feel tired & his back still pains.   We have a clear half moon & wind died before, dark & now a 9-p.-m. it has freshened up again.    I thank Thee Jesus for all things & for Thy Love & care, Amen.   My mind doesn’t work as fast as it use to,   I pray you will reveal to me & give me strength & courage & I give Thee all praise & Glory forever & ever I thank Thee. 

Sun. Nov 15 1953./ 0. eggs today./ It’s been a beautiful day & Henry & Inez came, they brought brought us some glasses of Jam & Jell & a pt. of pickles. & 2. new suits of underwear she has,    got so thin she can’t wear them.   I believe Nellie can wear them,   they didn’t come today & I do wander how Nellie is & all of them & Where is Martha & What is she doing,  Oh God, We all need Thee & I’m still believing & trusting for deliverance   for many of us We are all sinners  Thou hast said & I know tis true, Jesus Blessed Jesus, Amen.    Mrs. Mr. Joe Heslet, her name “Mrs. Katherine Haslet” & Mrs. Eva Heegan, Anna & Marrian were here   they are quite well,   Inez is very thin & her mother has had a cansor peeled from her legs, roots & all Inez says,    I had to fly to toilet & the effort & talking to them all has tired me but I was so glad to see them all.    I pray God will Keep them all, close to him, always, Amen.   Been a nice day, S. west breeze but hazy around the edges.    The President’s wife was 64. yrs. old Nov. 14. 1953.   He was in Oct.   We couldn’t go to Church, so listened to a lot of good Sermons over the radio, this morning & after supper & to Rev. Buser tonight.   I pray God will bless the sermon & all to go to Church tonight.  & that many more will be brought into church. 

Mon. 16. 1953./ 2. eggs today/ Well I thank God for hearing and answering prayer    I haven’t wet so often today & the church folks & Ministers still remember me, & Audrey sent a card today & invited us to her thanksgiving dinner next week.   May God bless her & help her to Know Him & give thanks to Him,   Oh if we could all live closer to Him in spirit & help others to know what life is all about    I thought Nellie & the girls might come but they didn’t    hope Nellie is better   I’m asking Jesus to heal her & keep her & to teach her & hers the things they haven’t learned & I thank Thee Jesus,   May God be blessed for ever & ever Amen.   Elbert has got most done on basement windows.

Mon. Nov. 16. 1953./ page. 3078./ 2. eggs this day./ & he’s so terribly tired.   We both felt as if we could get supper he warmed up potatoes & ground meat & we had a good supper   I made a custard pie 3. berries red & black, raspberry & cheery    it’s to much for me all in one day.   We ate the custard for supper, it didn’t take long to eat them,   I baked 3 loaves of bread  2 brown & 1 big white & one small & got all the dishes washed up.   Praise God, Brodes gave us some ribbs of beef & we ground part of it & have enough for 3. or 4. more meals   it tastes so good, like real beef,    what we buy is goodness is froze out.   It’s been a beautiful sun shiny day   South breeze.   I do thank Thee Jesus for Thy loving care & I’m trusting to be Whole in Thee Glory Hallelujah Hallelujah, Amen. 

Tue. Nov. 17. 1953./ No. eggs today./ Well, I washed out most of my cloths & had togive up for today    feel so weak & as if I were going on my nose,    Elbert went to Vermilion   had to leave car there & he said they had to go to Lorain to get a tire, so he got a ride home with a fisherman going to Huron   he ate dinner & did a few odds & ends & then went back to the highway & caught a ride after waiting for almost 2. hrs. with a Mrs. Snyder Who lives in Vermilion & had been shopping in Sandusky    he didn’t get back home untill 5-10, & the tire & all expences, cost $21.31 – We had a letter from Audrey. & Martha is still at loose ends.   Earnie was here after school & Helen came with man she rides from Lorain home with, & talked a few minutes & went.    Elbert came & fed hens & then, he put some Liptons soup mix in some beef broth & we ate it for supper,   I washed the dishes & we talked a while about car & shed & he seemed so excited  & nervous,  he clinches his fingers like Frank use to & seems he is getting worse of late & he acts rather queer at times   I have to be on my guard, he’s tired & he has gone to bed.   I ment to write Audrey & Nellie a card last night , but I was to tired, but Ill try to send Audrey a card,   I did send a letter to Nellie Sun. by Inez & a letter to Rev. Wyeit.   Oh God, I’m trusting & believing in Thy Word & Promises   It’s been a beautiful day, South wind,    Elbert hung part of the Cloths out & they dried in the sun & fresh breeze   I Praise Thee Jesus, Glory to Thy Holy Name for ever & ever Amen. 

Wed. Nov. 18. 1953./ 1. eggs today/ Digest only mail today,   been another beautiful day,   I had a bad spell with my bowels,   been feeling terrible for passed 4 days,   my bowels bled & sweat run down my face in streams   Oh such misery.   God heard and answered Prayer.   Oh how I love Jesus & Praise Him 

Wed. Nov. 18. 1953./ page. 3079./ 1. eggs this day./gas tank came today. 10.15/ Wonderful Jesus Wonderful Marvelous, Pure, True & Holy & more to be desired than silver or gold   I love Him and pray He rebukes that Satin, in our bocys, soul & mind & put him out of our home & off the place. Glory, Glory Hallelujah,   I Praise God forever & ever, Amen.    Elbert went to Huron but didn’t get a fish,   he got some pickled pork with peppers & pickle & clear sour jelly    I like it & had thought I’d ask him to get some but, I was feeling so weak & sick to ask him    he mailed   he mailed a card to Audrey I wrote last night.   He moved the hen coup after he got home    he hopes to put up some sort of a carshed where it use to be.  

Thurs. Nov. 19. 1953./ 0. eggs today./ Well I’m so weak but Praise God I’m able to get up & dress & do the daily chores.   I shook up the beds & sweat like rain,   I went out & looked at the evergreen tree on the hill that’s still laying on the ground, God help it,   Elbert’s so tired & I can’t help him,   I’d rather be doing work for Jesus & helping to do my house work & keep us together, I want so much to be able to go to Church, God help me I pray, No, mail. no eggs,    Elbert has tried to pull a North end section of the hen house over where it use to be & the North end of car shed & he hopes to get it made into another carshed.   I hope he can for the car is in bad shape, at least the top part door and fenders are so rusted around edges.   Well, its been a beautiful day with a south breeze, so warm,  I went out with out a jacket.  One hen is about naked, but she flaps her wings & runs on her toes as if it were summer,   there are 3. White hens left from tornado & one brown one from Brodes out of the few we paid 1.00 each for,   she’s all moulted & feathered out & one white one hasn’t started to moult yet & if she don’t start soon she will be cold.   Well I think I’ll read & go to bed,   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray I can remember & do Thy Will. Amen. 

Fri. Nov. 20. 1953./ 0. eggs today./ Still feel punk & Elbert’s stomach & bowels are paining him yet tonight & now he says the liver gas is cuting like a knife & I seem to be filled with gas pains, but I don’t eat enough I guess,  I’m sore & weak from bowels Wed.   I made Elbert a sleeper jacket out of tennis flanel & got it all done except sleves & button holes,   I got sleeves all made but have to put them in,   tired me rather bad.    I didn’t eat much, but stomach has felt so bad & is paining me yet & my bowels all so.   Its been a beautiful day & it’s trying to rain tonight.   Elbert went to Huron & got a big mess of fish   perch & pike white bass & catfish,   we had some for dinner & supper & Elbert took about 9 or 10 nice pike to Brodes & a pan full of the perch & catfish for us & ask them to put ours in ice box

Fri. Nov. 20. 1953./ page. 3080./ No. eggs today./ Well if I could only get out & be with Elbert, I believe we could get the foundation laid & start the building after alittle While he don’t seem to get at it,    guess I should have tried to got him at the foundation while the weather was good.   but perhaps we can get started yet, guess we both have the flu. in stomach & bowels.   We got a card from Audrey & Joan’s wedding anoncement.   Joan Mae Monagon to Mr John Daniel Fulton on Sat. 28th of Nov. 1953. at 11-a.m. in the 20th. St. Methodist Church. W. 20th. St. & Reid Ave. Lorain Ohio    I do hope Martha will help her have a nice a wedding as Jean had.   Sorry we can’t help them more & I hope & pray they can always be as happy as two bug in a rug.   I. thank Thee Jesus for my salvation & trust I may soon re-ceive the Holy Ghost & be all His forever & ever   Bless be God. Amen. 

Sat. Nov. 21. 1953./ 0. eggs today/  Well, We both felt so bad but still I feel happy in my soul although we could hardly stand on our feet, but, we are trusting in Jesus & believing, all things will work for His good & Glory.   I’m glad He is and always will be Bless all of those who preach & teach Thy word & bless all those of Thine & help them to Know & understand & then help us to do Thy Will & Ways.   Be with the slaves & prisoners in What ever place they may be help them to remember to call often on Thy Name & to be saved, be with the one’s in hospitals homes or Where ever they may be & help the Christians on this side of the world to give up there foolishness, such as buying little trinkets to hang in there car they don’t cost much, but, there are many a person who would be over joyed with dime, or quarter they cost,   I try to spend only for the necessary things & help others as much as I can.   I love them all, but, we don’t like some of the things they do & say, but not one of us are perfect at least I know I’m not.   I love & Praise Thee Jesus & Need Thy help.  Been a wonderful day, it didn’t rain enough to wet the ground last night, rather strong wind today, South, little west, nice sun. 

Sun. Nov. 22. 1953./ 0. eggs today/ We had a few good showers & Elbert put 14. pails of water in cystern & I hope it rains some more tonight.   Elbert says it’s getting colder at 9-30-p-m. & both of us have sore stomach & bowels yet, hope we can be freed before tomorrow.   I have sweat so bad at inter-vales all day.   No one came in today because of the rainy weather I expect. & I wasn’t able to go, to church    I’m trusting in Jesus to fill & heal me & I thank Him & praise Him for all things, for ever & ever & trust He will bring back those who have gone astray, Amen.

Mon. Nov. 23. 1953./ page. 3081./ 1. eggs today./ We both have felt to bad to work to day. & I haven’t eat any thing untill late tonight.  Elbert fixed me some toast & tea    the Ministers came for supper & brought noodle soup & fruit    We warmed potatoes & soup & made hot coffee    We had tomatoes & cheese & graham bread & she had to help get the supper    I sweap so & was so dizy & after supper she was determined to do dishes but I told her we’d rather visit, so we did & had prayer & at 10-p-m Rev. Buser is on radio & I washed the dishes and put them away,   they were going to call on a family over near Aldrich’s, where all the little cottages are that Aldrich rents.   I’m so sorry I didn’t think & that we didn’t get the fish & fry them, but Elbert’s feeling so bad & me to.   We had enough rain to fill the barrell & 2. tubs & it was trying to rain tonight,   We had a beautiful day   South wind quite strong at times,    the 2 men that come from Cleveland to hunt each year cam & hunted but didn’t get anything   they were over to Fremont & got a pheasent they said.   There wasn’t as many hunters out as usual,   its been so dry, they didn’t alow them to hunt untill today & it’s still to dry for smokers.   I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all things forever & ever Glory to God in the Highest we love Thee. & pray for Thy guidance.  Not very cold   flys are out side yet. 

Tue Nov. 24. 1953./ No eggs today./ Another day we have felt able to work   I feel some better but Elbert’s bowels still feel bad,   We have had a partly cloudy day   a little colder, but not really cold.   One old hen is so naked.   I hope she doesn’t catch a cold, poor thing,   the one that was all fethered out, died,   now there is only 2. white ones left. & 1. red. & she’s about ready to lay & I hope she does so we will have a few to use.   I thank God for all things & for the Christians & that they humble themselves to come into my humble home.   I Praise Thee Jesus  Thou art Wonderful & Marvelous & Maricalous;  Holy, Pure, Clean & more to be desired than all else in the world.   I love & Praise & Honour Thee, Amen. 

Wed. Nov. 25. 1953./ 0 eggs today./ Well it snowed this morning a nice cover, but didn’t stay & it colder all day & tonight,    We need the water   We had 2. U.S. cards yesterday from Inez & Henry Hunt & a nice letter from Audrey   They are having a big dinner & I’m so glad they can all be together,    if only they would thank God for there blessing 

Wed. Nov. 25. 1953./ page. 3082./ 0. eggs today./ I did part of my washing & got it dried in the house.   I thank God in Jesus Name that even though many things are wrong with our bodys, He is able to sweep us clean again   Glory to Him for ever & ever, Hallelujah, Amen.

Thurs. Nov. 26. 1953./0. eggs today./ Thanksgiving Day.   We thought we’d have to be alone, but Nellie & the girls & the children cooked a swell & delicious dinner & came over with it all hot & they got it on the table & we thanked God for all the food love & blessings He had given us,   Ella Jane tried to sleep awhile, the children went out & played & we visited after dinner, then they gathered up the food & roasters & packed them in back end of there new car & Ella Jane got up & they were off for home,   they had to stop at Vincent Church to light the gas fire & get home   have a lunch & back to the church Where they were having a shower for Joan Monagon,   she is marrying John Fulton Sat. Nov. 28. 1953. & so all the friends are giving them house hold necessaties & I don’t know if they found a house to live in yet.   We got a nice snow & it snowed or tried to several times   didn’t thaw much   been mostly cloudy, all day;    We praise Thee Jesus for all things,    Brodes gave us a piece of beef roast & we sliced off 4. slices & had 2 for our dinner & saved 2. for tomorrow & a piece to boil for broth,   my bowels didn’t move yet today & so I’m feeling terrible bad, but, trust Jesus will help me yet tonight,   I am so greatful for all things & that I do feel some better, my head has been dizzy but maybe my bowels are the cause.   May God help us I pray to do His Will.   Nellie & her family seem to be feeling quite well.

Fri. Nov. 27. 1953./0. eggs today/Been a cloudy day   snowed a little during the night & all day in showers    Elberts bowels have hurt him all day & I didn’t feel to good my self.   I finished Elbert’s tennis[?] sleeper jacket.    & he made the soup with my help for supper;  no mail.   I Praise God in Jesus Name for all our blessings Amen.   Elbert got up & went out & brought in the 3. hens & he put them in a big box with a thick pad of straw on the bottom & put a cover on top & they liked it & are there to night    they sung & even the naked one & was happy.

Sat. Nov. 28. 1953./ page. 3083./ No. eggs today./ Been cold, sun did come out but neither of us felt like working,    I took care of bed rooms & I patched a suit of Elbert’s B’V’D’s. & put them away.   We haven’t eaten much today;    I can’t figure how anyone could get into my room    I lock & bolt the door, but, I have another hypo mark on my left arm & my arm feels as if it had been pinched so hard, its terribly sore    Oh God, help me to know how this can be,   I can’t stay a wake day & night & there isn’t a soul to help me, Jesus I’m trusting Thee,   I know Thou can show me this, as Thou has showed me many other things,   I pray Thou will do it soon,    Keep me on the top I pray.   The hens were singing today. & Elbert put the cabbages in the basement,   most of them were small, but will help us,   we won’t have to buy for a few weeks,    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus more than I can tell for all things Amen. 

Sun. Nov. 29. 1953./ No. 1. eggs today./ Mother’s 1953 birthday,   she would be 97. yrs. old    Bonita was 32. yrs. old in ___ 1953. & Ella Jane will be 35. April 22nd 1954.  Johny’s birthday is in June   he would be ___ yrs. old 1953.   We moved here on Aug. 16. 1921.& Cousin Georgie’s birthday.  she was 35. yrs. old,   I’m 7. months older than she;   I was 35 yrs. old in Jan. on 16th 1921 & Frank was 38. yrs. old in April, 1921 28th & we were married on May 17th. 1920.   Nellie is 12. yrs. younger than I & she will be 57 yrs old Feb. 6. 1954.    Been cold, 32 degrees today   very little sun & snowing tonight    Oh how I would like to be in the church, on meeting nights.     All sermons have been on the soon coming of Jesus.   All Who read & study the bible & help me to get back to church & help Elbert to turn to Thee with all his heart, soul, mind & strength; Oh God I   Praise Thee in Jesus Name & thank Thee for all things, Amen.  

Mon. Nov. 30. 1953./ No. eggs today./ Elbert felt bad yet today but he carried the water & did out his washing & I did mine & part of his & it’s all dry except my dresses & rags,   my head feels as if I’d been doped, all day & Ive been as if in a dazed condition    it’s terrible   Oh God,   I pray you will help me to Know & find out what it this is & how I get this way.    I thank & praise Thee Jesus for all things & trust Thou will help me & deliver me from the evils of this world.   Fill me with Thy Spirit in Jesus Name I ask Amen.   It’s been a very dark day   a little snow last night & then rain & trying to rain tonight  and heavy wind. 

Tue. Dec. 1. 1953./ Page. 3084./ 1. eggs today./  We have one hen that hasn’t moulted yet & I hope she can & be well & normal after word,    we only have 2 white  ones that came through the tornado, one molted & then died,   We have one red hen yet,   she looks as if she would lay befor long.   she mouled quite a while ago & her head’s getting red now.    Elbert still don’t feel very well yet,    his bowels distress him so bad & he is hungry to for we are 3 or 4 days to wait yet for Elbert’s check    We haven’t done much to-day,   he fixed some park wire to Keep hen’s in closer    Earnie was here for a little while after school,    Elbert took him to the top of hill to meet Helen,    she said she tried tonight,    I ask him if that was all she said & he couldn’t remember anything else.   I made biscuits for supper. & them & some sauce were all we had & an egg apiece.   Elbert says he’s going to fish house in the morning, & get himself something to eat    I gave him a dollar for gas & I amd sorry I have to take the whipping & glad Jesus Knows hears & sees all things,   I Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost.    We saw about 25 or 30 geese going South yesterday

Wed. Dec. 2. 1953./ No. eggs today./ Elbert went to Huron, but, no fish,   he mailed a card to Audrey, Inez, Rev. Dears & Miss. Clark    I slept a while then Snyder’s dog woke me & so card to Audrey I got up & Elbert came with 50 cents worth of ham-berg & it looked so good, but, no juice & so punk,   Well he’s felt so bad,   he worked finishing a little pen for the hens for a short time.   the hens have laid 2. eggs since they been down there.   I mended 2. house dresses, Elbert’s heavy union suit & my shirt & I hemed 2 hand towels;   It’s been a fine day   not very cold   no snow left on anything out side.    My head’s still dizzy.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things, great or small & Pray Thou will keep me close to Thee for ever & ever.   I Praise Thee & love Thee. 

Thurs. Dec. 3. 1953/ No. eggs today./ Elbert worked untill he can hardly move to-night.   I got a letter from Rev. Whyatt today and my body has felt better so, I know they have been & still are praying for me   they ask me to try & write often & let them know how I am progressing & to send them what ever I can to help in the work they are doing,   God gave him a vision to hasten the work of His & showed him some other things of great importance    I do wish both Elbert & I could help do some of that work.    I did my ironing in much less pain today & trust God will in Jesus Holy Name help me, to do His Will & His ways.   My throat achs as if I was going to cry about some thing.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus, forever Amen.

Fri. Dec. 4. 1953./ Page. 3085./ No. eggs today./ Lenord Bonney’s birth day   he would be 71. yrs. old.   he’s been dead a long time.   Aunt Corneal use to tell him he’d break him neck sometime,   he drove a racing car & he built a an air plane   it had wings that would fold & plane could hover like a bird,   his partner was jelous, so it was mised[?] about & everything was ready for his first flight,   he had looked it all over to see for himself that everything was as it should be, but when he was ready to come down to earth something was wrong it seemed it was perfect, he had tested it in all the ways & as he came in to land it crashed & his pardner was laughing, but said he didn’t know why it crashed & broke Len’s neck,   he had some secrets that he wouldn’t give his pardner,   he wanted pattent them first;   Some one said his pardner said if any thing happens to you, I couldn’t make another,   they had quareled several time over the secrets & so even if he had given them to his pardner, some said it might have happened just the same.   Well, I don’t know.   Only God, He Knows.   Elbert went to Dr. & got the bones put back into place    he had 3 out    he felt to sick to do the chords but he got them done,   he was gone 3 hrs. & I began to wonder    he went to the fish house & got 2 white fish,   we had one for our supper.    Earnie stopped here from school   I gave him a lunch & she Helen came for him   I ask her to eat supper with us, for Dolly was staying with a girl friend & wont be home untill Mon. night, after school.   I cleaned the fish & Elbert helped fry the one    I had the potatoes & carrots all ready & we had supper & now I have dishes done & have rubbed Elbert’s neck & back again tonight & pray God will heal his heart & soul, that we may work together for Him.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus.   The wind blew hard yesterday & all last night & all tonight untill 9-p-m it eased up a little.   They had tornadoes in four states Wed. 

Sat. Dec. 5. 1953./ No. eggs today./ Elbert got up & after he ate breakfast & cut wood for awhile & then I got dinner & he went to Vermilion & got the food & a hen all dressed & it cost $3.89.   he paid for his tire & for some tools he had sharpened,   he spent 43.55   my part to pay is 21.67 & then I pay for a tank of gas $10.15 & I have my tenth 6.00.   Well, I’ll have 37.82 left, but, there are several things more.   Scotland has real winter, while Switzerland is having summer weather & we are to get rain tonight    Wind is S. east & not very cold out at -9-30-p-m.   I Praise God for all things in Jesus Name. Amen.

Sun. Dec. 6. 1953./ Page. 3086./ No. eggs today./ Elbert’s birthday today   he is 71. yrs. old. & the hen is all cooked so it wont take long to get dinner,    I have to make some biscuits & cook potatoes & brocolie, gravy, & chicken.   Oh how I wish I could be in Church,   God help me I pray.   It was cloudy all morning, then sun came out [?] & it has been a bright suny day with queer clouds, as those of the tornado & strong puffy winds all last night & today.   We had a chicken dinner & then I washed the dishes & we listened to sermons on the radio;   Nellie, Ella Jane, Bonita & her 3. children & Audrey came in for a little while & told us about Joan & John & there little home,   it’s a new apartment & they all went up to see it & visit a few minutes   it’s on 21st. street. Lorain, Jean has an apartment in Elyria.   Then they said, Ruby Jean & her husband didn’t stay away after they were married & they are living with her husband’s parents, Chapman is there name   father-in-law Chapman was in world war one & is a Cripple because of a posining he got & has to be in a wheel chair.   Both Ruby Jean & her man, work.   & Audrey is working in a place on Elyria Ave. in an upholstering shop.   Ella Jane is working for Mack   the fellow who, put Martha on the wrong road,    Oh God, Keep Ella Jane from Wickedness, I pray.   We had a very clear & good sermon tonight on the radio, by Rev. Barnhouse.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus that I can listen & that I may soon be able to go back to Church    Help me to Know & understand that I may help in the Church.  

Mon. Dec. 7. 1953./ No. eggs today./ I mended table cloth & tried once more to adjust the dress form    I’ve partly got it & hope to get it    I need some house dresses & to fix my coat if I can.   It’s been a nice day with sunshine but the wind is puffy & strong,  was so all yesterday last night & today & is so at 10-30-p-m.   I’ve cooked & washed the dishes, listened to Rev. Buser’s Comfort hour with some of the bible scripture cards & hyms. & now I’ll read & go to bed trusting & believing for tomorrow.   I do thank God in my Jesus Holy Name for all things    May all Glory & Honour be His for ever & ever.   I love love Thee & pray I my be worthy Amen.   (Elbert got a card & 5.00 for his birthday from Audrey)

Tue. Dec. 8. 1953/ No. eggs today./  We got our checks today.   Elbert went over to Horvath’s & picked up about 6 bu. of apples & then tonight he carried them & to the basement & he’s sure tired    I did a little cleaning & then Earnie came in from school   I fixed him a lunch & he played out doors untill Elbert came & then he taged him about untill a- quarter to 6-p-m.    then Elbert took him home   it was dark & Henen had 

Tue. Dec. 8. 1953./ page. 3087./ No eggs today/  stopped to tell a woman at the park about a job & then walked on toward home & Elbert & Earnie met her at the end of the road & Highway & he walked back with them & then on home & we had supper & he then put apples down in basement & he’s so tired & gone to bed    he got a card from Easel today for His birthday & he has a card ready to mail to her tomorrow her birthday was is Dec. 9.    I thank thee Jesus & praise Thee for Thy Salvation & wonderful care of me,   I’m so unworthy, but Oh, how I will I were more as Thou art.   It’s been a nice day, wind died out this after noon & it has got cloudy & looks like rain  S. West breeze,  it quite warm   Elbert Killed flies & a spider today & tonight, 

Wed. Dec. 9. 1953./___ eggs today./ Elbert went to Huron this morning for fish but he didn’t get any & they didn’t get scarsly any  40 lbs   he went to farm Bureau. & got a calendar for next year.   & he got some pork shoulder sliced, no juice in it & he ask the Farm Insurance man to call & he did, but said he could not give us any insurance for Red Cross put in cinder blocks for the chimney,    he said he thought there were some Company Who would give us the insurance,   So Elbert’s gone to Vermilion to see a fellow there & to get his driving license & to take Miss clark a lump of bread dough, some apples, potatoes onions and head of cabbage & 2. or 3. carrots,   he’s not back yet at 4-30-p-m.   Poor Marary Vidowich in the poorhouse Lorain Co. Home. Elyria Ohio sent me a flowered hankercheif & very nice christmas card   May God bless her.   We got a letter from Audrey telling us about the young folks & she started at the upholstrey Co but didn’t stay, such is life    not so easy these days   they are laying off men here & there.   Well Elbert didn’t find the insurance man, but some woman said she’d send him out here.   Platto hasn’t been here since June.   Elbert got his driving permit   cost him a dollar.   Well the wind has been S. east & went S. West tonight & is trying to rain at 10-p-m.    I baked 2 loaves of graham & a big tin of white biscuits & 1. loaf. & I’m, so tired tonight & Rev. Buser is to come & see every one again,  May God bless her,  poor soul.   Wind comes in hard puffs.   I thank Thee Jesus & pray Thou will help me be all Thou would have me to be.   I Praise Thee.

Thurs. Dec. 10. 1953./ No. eggs today./ Elbert’s back been hurting him every since he picked up apples,   I did my wash & part of his today   dried them in the house,   Well it was cloudy this morning   cleared off this after noon   no Mail   We have new moon, partly wet   it rained last night or early this morning    I should say & Elbert had barrel covered up & so we lost the rain.   I wish I could have gone to church to-night   God of Love, Mercy & Goodness.   I pray you will rebuke Satan & help us soon.   Jesus help us soon & thank Thee forever & ever Amen.

Fri. 11. 1953./ page. 3088./ No. eggs today./ Been quite cool but sun shone untill late after noon.   Elbert went to fish house   got 9 fish 1. catfish 8. pike & he brought steak & we had it for dinner & then he cleaned the fish.   & then he took two fish to the old folks. Mr. Harvath & his wife & he got another batch of apples.    Yesterday he gave a good pk. to Bert, a young fellow who works in fish house & he said gosh the kids will sure enjoy them & today he gave a pk. to an-other fisherman & he said, good, now, we’ll have a pie & some apple sauce,   So, thats nice but his back is sure howling from stooping, bending & lifting & he took cold standing around then to warm  picking up the apples,   he gets so tired, I don’t think he has the strength he use to have,   he got weighed today & says he was shocked to see he weighed 187 lbs.   My hips & legs are getting so thin,   Well I’m thin all over except my stomach & bowels.    Well, I cleaned up the 3. rooms & it’s quite a job   linolium all in small pieces & I don’t know when we can get a new piece,   I hope to get it for it’s easier to clean,   I thank Thee Jesus for all our many, many blessings,    We received cards from Henry & Inez Hunt for Christmas & a crisp new one dollar & a nice letter of friendship & love, one from Mrs. Goll & Mr & Mrs Epp Eppler & I haven’t any cards,   hope I get them Soon.   Glory to God in the Highest forever & ever Amen & Amen.   We got a pretty tie   man’s neck tie  & beautiful.

Sat. Dec. 12. 1953. No. eggs today./ Elbert went back to Huron this morning, but no more fish.   he got some saucage & then we had dinner When he got back    & those men from Cleveland, came driving in a man & his two boys & his brother   they got two rabbits & gave us one,     I had Elbert put a good sized bag of apples on there car.    Elbert went to Vermilion for shank meat    they didn’t have any so he got pork shoulder,    then the men gave him the rabbit,   They all started home.   Miss Clark must have been pleased with her bag of potatoes, Onions, apples, a can of jam, & a piece of bread dough,    she said, thanks a milion for contents of a thanks-giving bag.   & she even gave Mrs. Fredrick an apple dumplin At last    I thank God & you, she said on her card,    maybe she needed a little love,    I’m glad she liked them & I to, thank God I could help her just a little,    Well I got a necktie by mail,  it’s sure a beauty, but, I didn’t send for it     the crippled soldiers sent it & I have to send 1.10 or send it back, so, I had Elbert get the money order to send them.    I received another letter from Rev. Wyatt & a card with 4 or 5 flowers & tiny fern stem pasted on the card, flowers & fern sprig were picked in Jersalm & Juda    they are very pretty. 

Sat. Dec. 12. 1953./ page. 3089./ No eggs today./ & letter ask for a contribution & saying they will pray for me untill I’m free & tell me how to Keep free,    Well I’ve tried others & have been wonderfully helped & so as they are doing a great work for Jesus, I am sending them $5.00 & pray & trust all is as they says & I Praise God for the lift in strength & trust He will make me Whole in Him forever & ever, Amen.    Been a nice day   little colder but not bad,    Elbert burn two brush piles before supper & then the insur-ance man from Vermilion came in & he said the same as the one from Huron, that he could insure it with this kind of chimney cynder block.   So now I don’t know what we can do about it,   think I’ll write & tell the welfare people in Columbus about it.    & I have to write to Rev. Wyatt.  all so.  I thank Thee Jesus for all my many blessings Amen

Sun. Dec. 13. 1953./ No. eggs today./ Well, not a soul came today.    Elbert fried bacon for dinner & warmed potatoes & cooked cabbage it was so tender & sweet    We listened to several sermons Rev. Elroy Morton, Rev. Wyatt, Rev. Fuller & Billy Graham & Barnhouse & several more    God is working.    Oh I thank Him in Jesus Name,   We ate the rabbit for supper    I made dumplins with it.    I love Jesus & am trusting for my healing,    I feel the Lords hand on me & power & Know many are praying but don’t understand,   I sure I’ll find out before long,    I thank & praise Thee for all things & pray for the Great infilling of the Spirit & understanding Glory Glory Hallelujah   Partly cloudy today & tonight    wind backed up to the S. east. 

Mon. Dec. 14. 1953./ No. eggs today/ Elbert went to Vermilion & spent 8.00 for food & Christmas cards & he gave postman some to send out & he mailed a few & I have a few more to send & am so weak   I nearly passed out tonight    Oh God help me to know & understand I be-seach Thee in Jesus Name, Amen.    Been mostly cloudy,   when sun did come through, it looked like cake of ice,     going to be colder    it snowed some last night & again tonight    I tried to clean a little down in the cupboard today & it did tire me so. & Elbert has helped me with dinner & supper & Now I’m going to bed.    I had a bad spell tonight    had to fight to keep from fainting,    I ought to do washing tomorrow    I thank & Praise God for all our many blessings & pray He will keep me close to Him Amen.

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Wed. Dec. 16. 1953./ page. 3090/ No eggs today/ Been cold & snowed some last night & tried today.   Wind’s cold & raw,   sun shone at inter-vales & melted the snow where the wind didn’t hit.   they said it was 6 below early this morning & is going to be even a little colder    Thurs. morning about 2.a.m. we saw several flocks of geese going South this a.m.   Well I have been ans. cards & haven’t got them all done yet.    I thank God for my blessing in Jesus Name, Amen.     Inez & Henry sent us a dollar & Annabell sent 2 dollars    I sent her a card with 5.00 in it.    I put a dollar in Sister Willitts card & 11.00 in Sister Dears card    6.00, of it is my tenth for church.    & I sent 1.10 for a necktie     I think we’ll give the tie to Walkins man & I have a chair set most done for his wife.     Oh Jesus call loud to Martha & all the families.    I thank Thee & am trusting & believing, Amen. 

Thurs. Dec. 17. 1953./ 0. eggs today./ Well, still cold & snowed untill car is a-bout covered,   Elbert started the car & she started O.K.   We washed today    I did mine & part of his    he did his work shirts & they are most all dry.   I wrote a few cards & now I write a few more, now.     I’ve dried the rags & now I Praise God in my Dear Jesus Name for all my blessings & trust all will be well, Glory to God in the Highest I Praise Thee forever & ever, Blessed Jesus.   Prue, True clean & Holy  more to be desired than silver or gold.   I love Thee & pray I may understand & do Thy Will more perfectly.    cold tonight    windows are frosted heavy.   S. West breeze. Glory, Glory, Hallelujah. 

Fri. Dec. 18. 1953./ no. eggs today/Dave’s birth day  he is 58. yrs/ Been very cold    was a terribly cold night & I kept fire & wrote cards untill long after 2.a.m.    haven’t done much  only to write cards.    Elbert thinks he will go to Lorain tomorrow     I have given him 20 dollars so he can get his shoes and if he don’t get his shoes this time & good ones I won’t trust him any more with my money.     I do thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all my blessing in all all things.   Wind is & has been South West,   they say warmer tomorrow. 

Sat. Dec. 19. 1953./ no. eggs today./  Elbert went to Lorain  see Audrey & Gertie & got Olive Oil & bird seed & spent 9.31 & gave me back 11.00 & bought food with rest 9.31   been cold raw wind    he was cold driving from Vermilion home & seemed glad to be home   he mailed out 16 cards

Sat. Dec. 19. 1953/page. 3091./ no eggs today./  he had to buy stamps for & got few extra stamps & 6 or 8 more cards   I had stamped & bought a few more cards.   While he was gone I swept & did the ironing & I sure feel all in    had to fight to keep going & pray that Jesus would help me,    seemed as if I would faint.   I darned 3 prs. socks & crochted & edge on a handker-cheif for exchange gift at Church & now we have to get the things ready for the Minister to take back with him when he comes   wrapping paper, bag of can goods  Naomie’s sweater    hope I get them all together tomorrow.   Wind has freshened up & lots of white clouds.    I do thank & praise Thee Jesus for all things & am trusting for all I need to get able to go back to Church, Amen.

Sun. Dec. 20. 1953./ No. eggs today/Been a nice day    still cold raw wind. S. West.    We had a letter from Ministers saying they would call to take us to Church Sun-day evening to service & to hear the Christmas songs & pieces but I’m so miserable, I wasn’t able to go to night.   Rev. Dear & Mr. ____ a friend of his,  came in at 7-p-m. to take us to church & they visited 5 or 10 minutes.    We gave them a bag of canned vegetables, some pickles, chillie & a box of rice & a box of rapping paper, Christmas paper & tags & a letter & card with my tenth & five dollars for them for Christmas,   we gave them a bag of beets & cabbages & then hurried away, saying they had a few things for us at the church & would come back with them tomorrow.    I thank Thee Jesus.   More than I can express in words, for Thy great love & salvation & I love Thee more than any thing   I have or ever will have here on earth & rejoice in Thee & all things of Thine & for the love of those of thine shown forth in deeds & tenderness of expression   Glory to God in the Highest   Jesus most Holy, I thank Thee.    Well Nellie & the girls did-n’t come today,  so they may come this week,   I pray God in Jesus Name, Nellie will be freed before Tue.    I do thank Thee Jesus and giving all thanks & Praise to Thee, Amen    Now I’ll read & go to bed.    We have listened to sermons & songs all day & evening.   Wind is strong,  it’s S.West & moon about full.   beautiful out side    snow & ice all gone & they say it warmer

Mon. Dec. 21. 1953/ no eggs today./ Shortest day of the year. & the radio man even thought of it for once.   We received a few more cards today.   I think I’ve answered all we got & some besides.   & I’m to tired to answer any more tonight    I did 2. or three.   Rev. Dear & Naomie came & brought us some things from the church brethern & Sisters of the church   canned vegetables jam & fruit a beef roast candy, homemade from Mr & Mrs Haslet Mrs Bowels & a nice hand perse from Mrs____ 4. hankies from church ex-

Mon. Dec. 21. 1953./ page. 3092./ no eggs today/ -change.   I sent a handkercheif with an old fashion crocheted rose. & then I crocheted all the way round making a picote every 3/4 in. on a very pretty green kercheif with hem stitching in 2 rows about an in. apart from edge of hem,  it was pretty if they like crochet.   & they sent a few nuts & candys & a bag of tangerines & we gave him back part of the things we didn’t need  a 14 lb. bag of potatoes & some can goods & coffee & big grain bag apples.   they sent Elbert handkercheifs 2. white & 2 or 3 red ones & a pr. of gloves. for work, Brown Knitt.    It’s rained fine misty rain & tried to snow,    it’s been over cast all day   not so cold as Sun. but radio said colder to night, but so far at 10-p-m.    Well I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things & Love Thee, for Loving me. Amen.

Tue. Dec. 22. 1953/ no eggs today./ Rained & turned to snow I sent Elbert to Huron & mailed out another bunch of cards & bought a few more cards & stamps & I got another 7 cards in morning mail,      well, I hope to get the rest done.Wed. & the chair set so Elbert can take them Thurs. if weather is O.K.    it got bad before he got back,     but, he got there & back O.K. & got his batery tested & got yeast, bread & broccolie.    I thank Thee Jesus & pray in Thy Name for understanding, as to what I must do to be freed of this water condition,    They tell me What I do Know “that Jesus never fails” but if they know how to help me, they don’t tell me.    I pray for Thy guidance,    help me that I may help others   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus forever & ever, Glory, Glory Hallelujah, Amen.    Ernie was here after school & had lunch & dinner.    We saw a big male pheasent half way up hill on this side.    Nellie sent card & said her cold was better, again. 

Wed. Dec. 23 1953./ no. eggs today./ We heard Nixson tell of his trip over on the other side in India China & Koria  storys that rent the heart.   We had heavy snow showers all day & strong, raw, S. West winds    sun came out a few times but not for long,   it shone twice through heavy snow showers.   Mr. Webber came & brought us hamberg meat, butter with milk & cream,   he can’t see very well,    had an other man driving for him,    his wife is sick & not able to come,   they think they have the flu.   I pray God will lay his hand upon them & free them & bless them 4 fold for there efforts & kind-ness.   & I thank Thee Jesus more for there brother & sisterly love than all else & I’m greatful to Thee & them for the food.    Thou art a wonderful Jesus Saviour & Phyicain Glory to His Holy Name    I love Him & wish I understood better what & how to do His will more perfectly.  Amen. 

Thurs. Dec. 24. 1953./ page. 3093./ no eggs today./ Well, we have had a strong & puffy wind for 2 days now & radio says 18 & 28 miles & it’s still blowing,    I pray it easies up tomorrow.   My heart achs as we listen to the Christmas Hyms on radio, for the trials & tribulations are great on the other side & I know our time is soon coming to an end.    Oh God help us to come willing to Thee & do Thy will as Thou would we should, do,   I praise Thee & give all thanks to Thee, forever & ever Amen.   Snows all gone   been partly cloudy  S. West wind.    But to me it seems like half the world is dead    I don’t know just how to explain it, but even the songs seem hollow & empty    Oh God I tremble with fear & trust that Thou will keep me close   Oh Jesus Thou hast said that not all who call Thee blessed shall be with Thee   Oh Jesus Thou Knowest I love Thee but as Peter was weak, so, am I    Oh help me I beseach Thee Amen.  Fri. I baked 2 brown & 2 white bread today & did few odd jobs.

Fri. Dec. 25. 1953./ no. eggs today/ Christ’s Birthday today.   I Praise Thee & Ador Thee & love Thee more than any thing on earth,   I love Thee most of All Amen.    Not a soul came to see us today.   We had Mr. & Mrs. Webber’s ham burger, Mr. & Mrs. Brodes potatoes & Rev. & Mrs. Dears caned pears for dinner & my bread & our tea & we made milk gravy & creamed the potatoes & we thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for all our many blessings    It’s been a nice day    I thought some of the children would be, out, but maybe Nellie wasn’t able to come,   I pray she’s better & that the rest are O.K.   I saw Ella Jane laying on the ground, at length she opened her eyes & looked startled & I’ve seen Nellie & then Audrey told us she has a bad cold   then Nellie wrote & said she had a cold, but was better.    I thank Thee Jesus for Thy Salvation Thy Great Love & care.    Oh, Glory Hallelujah may all Glory be Thine for ever & ever Amen. 

Sat. Dec. 26. 1953./ no eggs today./  Wind S.W. yet & cold & raw, eased up at noon & wind went weswt & then back up to S. west, to-night,   sun came out a few times & set yellow, with long streaks of clouds in west, yellow green pink & blue tinted along the edge with a silvery white, then there were big billowy black cloud up high & lots & firce wind   clouds flying over us with long fingers & fringy around edges of them.   I pray they don’t come at us in Feb.  Wind eased up a little but it is is begining to feel tired out,   I know for I’m feeling like that all so.   Well, we had a letter from Audrey & she says

Sat. Dec. 26. 1953./ page. 3094./ no. eggs today./ she writes what news there is & she says Nellie was in bed a week, but she got her weekly shampoo & her head feels better,    she thought maybe she would get to come out Sun. but things didn’t pan out.    She went to Martha’s for Christmas dinner & to Church at Vincent Sun. evening, with Jean & Bill,     Joan & John went to Audreys & took her & brought her from shampoo shop & she let them have 5.00 5.00    she got her compension check & John said maybe his was at home, to since Audrey got her’s,   I do wonder what all the children are going to do before long  no money for rent or food, it’s surely going to be hard.     & Joan is the worst off, it seems.   Audrey did 9.00 worth of sewing & spent it for a dress.   She said she hadn’t heard from Nellie this week & that Gertie was having this week off, part of her vacation she didn’t get last summer.    I pray God of Love & Mercy Thou will help Nellie & help her to pray often in Jesus Name,    I thank Thee & give Thee the Praise for ever & ever, forgive us our sins & help us to do & be like Thee for Thy Name’s Sake.   I love Thee.     The Men from Cleveland came hunting today & it looked as if they had 4 or 5.    but they didn’t give us any.    Elbert had gone over to the Walkins Man’s house to give them the chair set & Necktie.   & so they started car up easy & went about 12-10-p-m.    Elbert stopped in Vermilion    got Crackers Cheese & paid light bill & got light bulbs, & got back 12-30-p-m.  & after dinner Elbert Killed red hen & dressed & cut it up & put it on to cook & Dollie came aft. & brought us 6. oranges & 2. nice grape fruits & she visited a little, then Earnie came & brought his bow & arrows to show us & I gave them a loaf of brown bread & a dozen & half choclates & they went home happy & said they’d come back again,    we had beef broth for supper & I did dishes,   Elbert ground breast & thigh of hen & I have it fixed & ready to fry.    Well I thank my Dear Heavenly Father in Jesus Holy Name for His love & care.    I gave them chair set to Mrs. Schnaak & she told Elbert it was just what she needed & he said they both seemed much pleased.

Sun. Dec. 27. 1953./ No eggs today/ Well, we had dinner, & we listening to Fuller sermon “we had heard Billy Grahm & Rev. Dr. Tomas Wyatts.  God bless them all and there efforts”    When Mr & Mrs Haslet came in & we had just began to visit when Nellie Ella Jane Bonita & her children    the twins & Nelson    They brought up a peck basket dressed up with a red ribbon of love, filled with fruit & nuts & a package of cranberries & nice slice of cheese. & the children brought

Sun. Dec. 27. 1953./ Page. 3095./ no eggs today./ made me a beautiful corsage of a tiny bell & little blue balls & a red ribbon of love,    I love the children & wish so much I could do more for all of them, but I only can pray for them & trust & believe God will in Jesus Name, help them to Know Him & care for Him ever Amen.   Mr & Mrs Haslet said they would come back one day this coming week    & Nellie & the girls said they’d also be back in the coming week   I hope they all come but on different days,   then we can get more out of our visits.   So I pray God will help them to come on seperate days.   I  I thank You Jesus & Praise Thee & pray Thou will bless those in our Huron & all Thy Churches & bless them with a stronger faith & more power,   I need Thee so very much   Oh God, help me to understand & Obey Thy Will    I’m trusting & I thank Thee Jesus   I beseach Thee to fill me & help me to stand on Thy promises & be strong in Spirit & truth & do what ever Thou would I should do. Glory Hallelujah. Amen.    Today’s for April.   cloudy.   not very cold   sun at intervals from 10.a m. till 3. p. m.  S. west breezy very dark tonight.

Mon. Dec. 28. 1953./ no eggs today./ We did our washing.    Elbert did his washing this morning & I did mine after dinner,    I got the dinner & he got the supper & I’m sure tired.    I’m going to starch my dress & read my bible & then go to bed.    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Dear Name for all things & trusting for all things & praying all things work out for Thy good & Glory for ever & ever,    Keep me close to Thee  I thank Thee, Amen.

Tue. Dec. 29. 1953./ no. eggs today./ Elbert hung all our bedding out & gave it a good airing,   I swept & dusted both rooms & make up the beds again, swept & dusted the Kitchen & made biscuits for supper & did the dishes.    I made a little cranberry pie of some biscuit dough   it was good.   I folded up 2 piles of rags & 1. of nose rags & hung up one or twice as many more rags,   I was so tired last night   though I’d rest today, but sun was shining & so the bedding needed to be aired & Elbert hung them on the line & took ’em down for me,   he’s tired    he sawed wood to day, besides he swept & dusted rugs & they need to be washed so bad.    his stomach & bowels are hurting him tonight & mine don’t feel very good    I received letter from Rev. Wyatt.    I thank God for there special prayer & Praise Him & I’m sure, He will take care of me   I pray I may feel Thy cleansing Power in Jesus’ Holy Name & thank & Praise Thee Jesus, for ever & ever Amen.    Only the it’s a cold raw wind strong & S. West    other wise a beautiful day.   Radio says, colder tonigh with rain & snow  tomorrow & today’s weather was for May.   heavy frost last night.    Radio says worst fire is raging in California in all history    over 6000 acers & many dwelling burned up & Now the big war may start on other side of the world, where all free nations will fight Russia & the small countrys she has took over.   May God’s will be done & not ours    We would like to live in Peace, but, like a 

Tue. Dec. 29. 1953./ Page. 3096./ no eggs today./woman with child, she must feel worse before she can feel better & so with the world we must have the wars & the battle of armegiden & the world will be cleansed & started over, after Jesus has ruled a 1000 years.  Glory Glory Hallelujah   I Praise & Love Thee Jesus, Amen. 

Wed. Dec. 30. 1953./ no. eggs today./ Elbert gave my letter to Nellie & card to Audrey & one to Eileen Mac. Dougall.   I patched Elbert’s 2 heavy union suits   I darned the socks last night.   it’s been dark all day,    sun tried to shine a few times this afternoon but couldn’t seem to make it,    it snowed a little this morning, no frost last night  but a fine mist & that turned to little snow balls & then to fine flake of snow & next time to flakes & snowed hard for a little barely covering the ground    I received a letter from 
Wyatt’s Tue. & I know God hears & I’m trusting for my healing & Praising God in Jesus Name,    He said He would take care of me to the end & I believe He will Glory to God in the highest.    Oh how fast things are working out.   Keep me close to thee I pray. 

Thurs. Dec. 31. 1953./ no eggs today/ only 2 hens left & they went through tornado./ The last day of the year.   We only have 2. hens & they are moulting    one’s about done & last one half done, they both feel good,   We thought we’d keep them since they came through the Tornado.   we are both feeling the effects of it yet.   So, in the house it goes & comes with the Wind   I hope we can get it settled when it comes summer again,  if the Lord is Willing     I would like so much to go to the watch’s, prayermeeting tonight.   Wind blew in puffs   snowed a little this morning & came over & wind S. west tonight & very strong puffs.   Snyder’s dog came over & was barking around Elberts car,   sounded as if some one hit him,  he came twice, after it sounded as if some one hit him, he didn’t come back & Elbert never looked to see if anything was missing today.   Wind is bad tonight,   I pray God will take care of us & the house.    We only had one good meal today & we have a ham bone & potatoes & Krout for dinner  tomorrow’s dinner    I don’t know what we can have but God has been kind & we have had enough so far & I’m so greatful for all our blessings which are many.    Well, Elbert’s gone to bed & I wish I was in bed,    I’m getting tired of getting up & fixing fire.   I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee, that Thou art the All Powerful & Holy One.    I pray Thou will teach me Thy will & give me the great understanding I’m so much in need of    I thank Thee Amen.

 

Fri. January. 1. 1954./ page. 3097./ No eggs today./ Elbert sawed wood again today    it makes him lame & sore. & I didn’t do much,    I fell last night    didn’t eat enough yesterday & day before,    Well Elbert gets his check Mon. & then we will have some fresh meat again.   This being New Years Day we received no mail & no one came to see us.    I’ll have to try to iron & wash rags tomorrow, if I can & God will help me.    Today rules the weather for Aug.   cold, S. West wind & it was S.W. last night & terribly strong puffy & I couldn’t rest,    it went N. West just before dark I think, & died all out     sun came out a 9-a-m & stayed & set red, few clouds floating around all day.   star light tonight, no rain   looks as if it’s going to  be a very dry Spring & summer.   & we ought to prepare to catch what water we can.   I Praise Thee Jesus & I believe Thy Words & hope I may be found worthy    Glory Glory Hallelujah I praise & love & give Thee all Honor Amen. 

Sat. Jan. 2. 1953./ no eggs today./ Sun came up way off to the S. east & shone all day & set way off to S. west cold & white    looked as if it were in a heavy snow storm.   Wind was South West and strong & heavy puffs    seemed as if it would pick us up again   house shivered & windows rattled.   Elbert sorted apples in basement & carried out the bad ones 1 1/2 bu. or there a-bout.   I washed my rags & dress & got them dry.   it’s warmer out tonight. & wind’s still blowing.    I had a vision of a young nun with a black robe & white about her face & front of neck,    she was sitting on a chair looking at a new born baby laying on a blanket on her lap     After I’d turned out the light & stood at my bedroom door a very bright star as big as the top of a cup appeared in my room & the room was so bright with a mellow light    I stood & waited untill the star went over the South window, but I couldn’t see the window,   then I prayed to God & to Jesus as us-ual & when I had finished the light still stayed,    I dressed for bed & Knelt & prayed for some time & when I got up I saw the star & light & I help my hands & arms up to Jesus & prayed some more & thanked & Praised Him for some time & the light begin to dim & I got into bed & after I was settled the nun & baby came back to me again & I still don’t understand,    that was Thurs night & last night was another most pecular, one,    Some one I did not see gave me two doves  one a pure White & one 

Sat. Jan. 2. 1954./ page. 3098./ no eggs today/ & the other a light slate blue & some one let them out & the pure white one came & I petted it & put it back into the cage which was made of little round pieces with a piece in center to keep them apart, & after awhile it went back in the cage and I shut it in.   It tried to be bossy & it was so angry because I had shut the door.   Then Sister Bowls & Rev. Dear & Naomie came & I see I was in the basement of the Church & they put a lot of money on a table & Sister Bowls said we have to count it & you are to have half of it & the Dears the other half   she & I counted it    I wrote it on a paper & queer but I didn’t see the money & we counted out a tenth to give to Church & then Naomie said a lot of queer things & took the figures that I had on the paper, to her mother,    I looked for the paper & Naomie gave it back & said mother made a coppy of the figures, then she left us & I went to the doves & stood wondering & praying & woke up & don’t Know yet what it can mean.   God help me in Jesus I ask & I thank Thee, forever and forever, Amen. 

Sun. Jan. 3. 1954./ no eggs today./ Wind blew, but not so hard & it partly cleared off, so the stars shone through after midnight for two hrs or so then clouded up & the wind went N. east & has been there all day & yet to-night, at midnight.    There were a frozen mist early this morning before daylight & the air’s been damp & low cloudy all day, no sun & colder.   No one called today, so it’s been a long day,   We had a lot of real good educational sermons,    I pray many got something they need.   I thank & Praise God, my heavenly Father & Jesus the Son of God & the Holy Ghost for my salvation & all He has given me & still pray for the Wisdom & Knoledge that I need & that He Will reveal things & the meaning of them to me to understand & be able to help the christians to know.   May all the Glory & Power be Thine forever, I Glory in Thee Amen. 

Mon. Jan. 4. 1954./ No. eggs today./ Been a nice day   not very cold   S, east breeze all day;    no sun all day,   a big fly came out & buzzed around the light & Elbert Killed it.   Wind is S. east at 10-p-m.   I thank Thee Jesus for saving my soul & pray I may Praise Thee in Spirit,    I thank Thee for my healings & Give Thee all the Praise,   I pray all things work out for Thy good & Glory for ever & ever.   Make me a blessing Amen. 

Tue. Jan. 5. 1954./ Page. 3099./ No eggs today;/ Well, Elberts check came & he took grocery order “I had made out” & went to Vermilion    he spent, 30.10 for what he got yester-day & today &  my part’s 15.05.  I set bread & baked 2 brown loaves of graham & a tin of white biscuits & a round loaf & 2 bread tins of rice custard. & washed dishes & swept all 3. rooms & I’m sure tired tonight,    it’s been dark & cloudy all day, snowed from 11-a-m. in heavy showers in little snow balls to fine snow flakes & we now have about 2 ins.    Wind was N. West all day untill 6-p-m. tonight,   now it’s South west, not cold out    we have killed several flys 1. aday, even today.   We had an interesting letter from Audrey today.    I’ve been telling her to read the Bible & book of Daniel & Mathew & a few others & compare them with the signs of the times & today she’s getting worried, for so many are out of work & the young women are worrying, for there men are  subject to service call & out of work now & they haven’t any thing laid up for a rainy day,   There are many Thousands in the same fix,   if only those thousands would turn with there whole hearts to God souls & minds I’m sure Jesus would help more than they are able to believe.    Martin the grocery & mean man in Vermilion had a heart attack a week ago, & today there was wrote on door, closed till some future time.        I thank Thee Jesus for all things & Praise Thee Glory to Thy Holy Name, Amen.   Elbert’s tired & gone to bed    I trust for his convertion for Thou hast showed me if I keep faith in Thee, he would come over on our side & do Thy Will    I thank Thee Glory to Thee.    Radio says they are having terrible weather over on the other side, wind 100 miles an hour   cold thin ice  bitter cold.   only a few months ago the sea washed away the dikes & a lot of farms & homes,   Truly God rules the world even though the men of the World are trying to do it with out Him & Now they are being whipped again with wind & storm.   God help us to trust in Thee & stay close & listen to Thy Voice. 

Wed. Jan. 6. 1954. / no. eggs today./ Been cloudy with the sun trying to peek through through several times this afternoon    I sleep late    I don’t know what Elbert was doing but he said he had sweat untill his union suit was to wet to be out side very long,    he looks queer of late   he turns white around his mouth & nose, his eyes are shifty & his hands & fingers are constantly on the move, just like Frank use to be as if he were going to choke some one, but I don’t see or Know Why Elbert should be that way,   he watches me like a cat watches a mouse,    I pray God will help me Know

Wed. Jan. 6. 1954./ Page 3100./ No. eggs today./ & understand what’s wrong.   I’m getting thin fast & if I take anything sweet it all but gives me lock jaw,   I’ve had that experience before,   I am superstitious about my well being,   I am sure I’m not well & I can’t see Why my liver & stomach & bowels don’t act normal & Why does those pains stab me like they use to, after I’d had a dose of strychnine     Right now I’m sweating as if it were Aug,     Who can I go to, to find out,    my stomach feels sore & I feel to full.   I have to find out & soon or maybe soon one else will after it’s to late.   May God help me. 

Thurs. Jan. 7. 1954./ no eggs today./ I washed Elbert’s two bedroom windows & the curtians Wed. & hope to do one or 2 out here today in the Kitchen, today but I did the ironing instead,     Elbert went to Vermilion & got a few bites of food he forgot,    Well he stopped at West a few mi-nutes & Mrs. West seemed to be on the war path, Elbert said she said twice, once if he sawed wood again or ____she said, she ment it, & he said she looked like she would Kill him    Mrs. Sprunk was there & Kept her coat on,    Mrs. West ask her if she was cold & she said-N-O.-    We got a card from Audrey, she’s been having a bad time with some rash all over her face.    & in her eyes,    she says eyes run some yet & she hopes she never has anything like it again.   God help her to find Thee.   John “Joan’s man” has got a job on some construction work.   Audrey didn’t say what was wrong with her eyes.    I was hoping Mrs Haslett would come today but they didn’t & none of the rest    I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray Thou will give me free-dom, in Thy Name    Fill me, cleans me & make me a worth while vessel Amen.   May all Praise & Glory be Thine for ever & ever Amen.    Snowed some last night or early this morning & tried to snow several times today    sun made light spots through the clouds a few times, star light to night.    Penn felt the tremors of an earth quake in several places today.    God is getting the earth ready to be cleaned up again   Oh God help me to understand.   I miss going to prayer meeting, Praising God in Song & prayer. 

Fri. Jan. 8. 1954./ No eggs today/ Well I washed out my rags & few kercheifs & seemed as if I’d never get done    I need a lot of strength   got ’em all dry & now I’ll do my reading & go to bed    so tired    bowels moved to much Thurs. & haven’t moved at all today.    Mostly cloudy    sun shone for about & hour nice & clear    then be-gan to look like a big soft snow ball & disappeared.    not very cold & another big fly tonight fliting around light    I didn’t get him,   Elbert Killed one at noon today he says   Wind’s S, West raw & cold to be out in it very long & he sawed wood today & Thurs. for awhile.    I Praise

Fri. Jan. 8. 1954./ Page. 3101./ no eggs this day./ Thee Jesus for my healing & trust for strength to go to Church & testify,    I trust water will be normal & I’ll give Thee all the praise & Glory Thou art so worthy, I love Thee Jesus, as Thou helped Peter help me Amen . 

Sat. Jan. 9. 1954./ no eggs today./ Well, today Elbert sawed quite a lot but I didn’t do much today, felt to weak, just couldn’t seem to hardly wash the dishes. & sweep the Kitchen,    I wanted to wipe up the floor & do the windows but couldn’t make the grade, but, Praise God He takes care of us all the way,   Glory to God in the Highest Amen    Winds been cold & raw but sun came out & melted the snow that’s been on the ground for several days,   Sun didn’t stay out, but like yesterday it looked like a snow-ball with soft fluffy snow all over it & then went behind a black cloud, like a blanket.    Wind’s blowing a little stronger tonight, but Elbert says it isn’t any colder.    We received a letter from Nellie & a card from Audrey.

Sun. Jan. 10. 1954./ No eggs today./ Well we had just made up our minds Nellie & the girls & children were not coming when they drove in,    they had some cough & cold but brought there sled & tried to slide down the side of the road, but there wasn’t enough snow    it snowed in light showers all day.   We tried to visit but every one talking it made a confussion    We are alone so much.    They said Johny’s children had the flu. & coughed untill they threw up & some of Bonney Bell’s also,   Ella Jane has Bronchitis & been home 2 or 3 weekis & Bonita says, I don’t Know What I’ll do if the load all falls on me again    Nellie trys to fill in for absent teachers to help keep things going,    I hope Ella Jane gets a better paying job     she isn’t very well as a rule & I do pray Dear Heavenly Father in Jesus Name Thou will turn her more to Thee, convert & heal her, so she can help take care of her mother & the children & set a better example for them & help Bonita.    They brought cream & waffers of verious sorts & they seemed to enjoy them selves,    they left before dark,    it was snowing & they were worried about the farnace & it did look as if it was going to snow hard,    I pray they got home safe.    Elbert gave them another bag of apples.    I gave them a few bread biscuits, the children like them so well.    I thank God in Jesus Holy Name for all our many blessings & pray I may do more for Him in some way.    I hope I can send money & get those 30 lessons & learn how to be of more help here.    Oh God, I need Thee more & more each day & pray for help & that I may understand    I Praise Thee Jesus forever & ever Amen.

Mon. Jan. 11. 1954./ page. 3102./ No. eggs today./ Sun came out several times today    been mostly cloudy.    Elbert burned up a big brush pile or 2.  & sawed & split wood    carried the water in & slop pail out    coal up & ashes out & then helped me get the supper,    I haven’t felt even as if I could write & I have done my reading & listened to Rev. Buser & now I have to go to bed again,    I thank Thee Jesus for taking out the pains & fixing my back & shoulder.   I wish I Knew & could understand what’s wrong with me.    Help me, Jesus, to Know,    I love & Praise & Worship Thee Amen.

Tue. Jan. 12. 1954./ No eggs today./ Stormy, snowed sometimes heavy & sometimes light showers & the sun would come out clear & bright between times & once when it was snowing hard it shone bright.    Radio says it’s bitter cold in a lot of places & even in Florida it’s so cold they’re shivering “& Jesus said”   When you see all these things in places where they ought not to be, Know the time is near even at the door & still there are so many who don’t believe it,    Oh God help us, in Jesus Name I pray.    We had a letter from audrey,   she, & a few of the others in the family are out of work,   she gets $33.00 & some cents a week    I don’t know how much Gertie gets “she told Elbert & I she had enough to Keep her as long as she lives” but she works at the Good Will & earns some    Well I have 13.77 a week & Elbert the same & we get by with it,    we don’t have enough for cloths & shoes & bedding & have to go on less when we have to buy them.    We have to pay the taxes, gas, light & save for next winters coal & expence on car,    We do have to pinch,   I feel better when we have just a little meat, but we can’t have it often.   Jim has signed up for service & is going Feb. 9. 1954.    he will be 20 yrs. old Feb. 3.    Jim & Jean were born 1934.The year after Frank died.    Well it was cold last night & wind was strong & puffy, clouds fly through the sky some white some smoky & some dark ones    Elbert didn’t try to work outside & I was glad,    he’s had pains in his back arms hips & legs & I’m glad he didn’t try to work out side.    Earnie got off the school buss at home & then walked up here,    I gave him hot cocoa bread & jelly & he went out & bum around in snow for a while & then came in,    Hellen & Dolly came for him & brought us some fruit  4 oranges & 2 grape fruit & I gave her a pt. of relish & 6 brand muffins.    I thank God for taking good care of me & pray He will help Nellie to have coal enough to keep them warm & I do hope Ella Jane gets a better job & that they can Keep things going at home.    May God’s will be done. forever & ever Amen.

She left a page blank and wrote in ” page. 3104./ I forgot to turn page so missed this one. ”   [However the sequence would make this page 3103.]

Wed. Jan. 13. 1954./ page. 3104./ no eggs today./ Loura Ann’s birthday    she’s 19. yrs. old & has a daughter    she’s Mrs.     Sosack. of Independence Ohio, now.    Joan will be 19. in March    I’m so sorry I forgot the date. & I have not done much today,    it’s been cold, but, sun part time.    Elbert sawed some today    Checks came & he went to Huron & cashed them, got some food & I gave him 10.00 & I’ll give him $10. more toward end of mo.    I have to pay for a tank of gas $10.15 & save a little for coal & taxes.    I have several letters to write,    I sent Audrey a a card, but must write some more cards.    I do Praise Thee Jesus for our checks & Keeping us in all ways.    Elbert forgot the butter & he is going back in the morning.    Winds S. west yet.    I thank and Praise Thee Jesus for my healing.    take out all doubts & fears & fill & heal me for Thy Glory, Amen.

Thurs. Jan 14. 1954./ only 2. hens. / No. eggs today/ Well it been mostly cloudy,    Elbert did go to Huron & got back before the misty rain came     it snowed some,    he sawed some wood, he sawed about an hour    rather cold out.    I baked 2. loaves & a tin of bread biscuits 1. brown loaf.   & helped cook & do dishes & take care of beds & I’m just as tired as though I’d worked    I wrote 3. card One to Miss Mc Govern, one to Mrs Hasled & one to Mrs. Keegan & now I have to write to Rev. Wyatt & to several more.    I thank God for all things & am trusting for a complete healing. 

Fri. Jan. 15. 1954./ no. eggs today/ Well I washed my things today    Elbert sawed some wood today.    It tried to rain a misty frozen rain tonight.    not very cold out, & even the meat didn’t freeze out side    quite a little snow yet on the ground.    I received a very pretty birthday card from Audrey with 5.00 tucked in it,   she was telling me how hard it is to live on 33.00 & some odd cents a week,    I never thought of my birthday, but she did  & sent 5.00,   she sent Elbert 5.00 for his birthday all so.    Well I sure thank her, but, she’s been telling me how much she’s in need of money & I feel terrible to have to except it, but, such is life,    she said 33.00 was such a little to live on a week & I told her I only had 13.77 a week & Elbert has the same so we only have 27.54 for the 2 of us.   It’s thick & fogy or fogy mist.    I thank God for all our many blessings & for my salvation & my many many healings & I give all the Glory to Thee in Jesus Name Amen. 

Sat. Jan. 16. 1954./ no. eggs today/ Well todays my 69th. birthday at 2-p-m.  Audrey sent me 5.00 & Nellie & the children sent a pretty card & Best Wishes & Mrs. & Mr. Schnook sent a nice card of Good Wishes & a note of friendship & Best Wishes.    We had boiled potatoes & steak for dinner & can soup for supper.   tomatoes & tea, bread & butter & tomorrow is Sun.    My head’s been so bad for 2 days now   seems as if I can’t endure it.    Well wish I was going to Church in the morning.    May God bless all who go, in Jesus Name.    I thank & Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost. Amen.

Sun. Jan. 17. 1954./ page. 3104 [sequence should be 3105]/ No. eggs. today./ And, no company & the Church folks haven’t been here for 2 weeks    It’s been a beautiful day    I feel a little stronger, but still not normal,    I bloat at night & it doesn’t matter wheather I eat or not,  It seems everything is full of salt,    I can’t stand the salt    it calls for water & then my feet & legs swell,    I’m going to stand on God’s promises,    He said He would heal us & He has so many times & I know he can heal me of this,    He can do all things,    I have proved Him ore & ore & He will do it & I’ll testify, when ever & where ever I can & give Him the Glory for He is Worthy.      I thank Thee in Jesus Name for all things & pray Thou will help me to be able to testify Soon  Amen.    We have listened to the sermons on Radio all day & we do thank & Praise Thee that we can hear Thy word, Amen. 

Mon. Jan. 18. 1954./ No. eggs today./   Sun did shine but now, it’s real cloudy.   Last midnight the moon “most full,” & a wide light yellow & then a deeper yellow around the moon.    looked about 1 1/2 yds. wide & beyond an orange ring about 1/2 yd. wide & a light lemon greenish yellow, so bright were the colors    I gazed for sometime at it,    it was so clear & beautiful.    Elbert’s been sawing the balance of wealthy apple tree, the one that stood on the south West corner of little colony house & the Dutches tree that stood west of Wealthy is down & will have to be saved & the Baldwin’s all down, one wealthy left that stood in corner of park at S. east corner of Colony house.    Baldwin trees inside park & just out side tore out & spoilt all peaches, appricot, prunes & cheeries    Elbert has sawed up & there are a lot in the back to be sawed up yet.    Wind is cold & raw today.    I thank God I can be in where it’s warm, but my heart goes out to all those who don’t have food, cloths or any where, to get in out of the weather.    I sent card to Audrey & to Miss Clark, at least Elbert said he gave them to the post. man this Morning.    One received card from Audrey & I a letter from Sister Willitts,    I feel so happy when she takes time to just write for she is so busy for Jesus, every day.    I pray & trust God will in Jesus Name, bless & keep & give her all she needs in all the ways she needs to help her in thy work.    Cloudy to-night.    I haven’t earned my salt today & we sure get enough salt.   The old age pension man was here today.    he has been sick for 2. months,    he said I should ask the red Cross about the chimney,   Well, I’ll ask God’s help in the writing of they letter & trust He will help us for the things we need.    Platto says we will have to ask Red Cross, He said.Old age would pay for water  a tank of once every other month I think he said

Mon. Jan. 18. 1954./ page. 3106./ No. eggs today./ Seems as if it would have been better to build a cystern, but we have to do as they say.    Mr. Platto says we have to tell the Red Cross about the chimney,    we can’t get insurance they put in, it’s a cynder instead of cement chimney, & the acid from the coal smoke eats some porsion of the block & lets them crumble & the insurance man said they had just paid out an insurance on a home that burned down because of cynder blocks,  what a mess.    Well, I’ll try.    I thank Thee Jesus for all our many blessings    Jesus is Wonderful, Amen. 

Tue. Jan. 19. 1954./ no. eggs today/ Another day I haven’t worked    just did what had to be done;    Elbert went to Vermilion got the money order for Wyatt’s & a few things to eat,    I gave him 10.00 & food was a little over 5.00    he had to pay that out of his pocket   that makes 15.00 I’ve given him for food.    I am sending 5.00 to Nellie,    they gave us a basket of fruit & some frank-forters for Christmas, it cost such a lot for so little now days & she ha’s had to take George to Dr. twice & 5.00 each time & Audrey said in her letter that Ella Jane had to have her head lanced,    I hope it isn’t to bad for Nellie isn’t able to stand so much worry.   Geo went out & played with the other two when they were here last,    Nellie didn’t want him to, but, I said if he bundled up good it didn’t seem as if it ought to hurt him, so maybe it’s my fault,    I pray God will heal him quickly & help me not to butt into there affairs in the future. & Bonita sure will have all the load as she said.    I hope she will let me hear from them soon,    I put a U.S. Post card in my letter addressed to me hoping some one of them will write.    Hellen was here tonight Rue got his car in a wreck & she was so worried to leave the Children & go to work,    Dolly had to get up & get there breakfast & dress them for school & get buss at the door,   she did it but Earnie went out carring one shoe & his coat & forgot his gloves,    he got off buss here tonight & Helen came here   said Dolly had gone to Girl scout’s meeting & hadn’t got home yet, but while she was here Dolly came & was glad to find Helen & Earnie here.   I gave her a qt. of soup & 4 bread biscuit.

Tue. Jan. 19. 1954./ page. 3107./ No eggs today/ Elbert took them home in the car,   Helen says Bob got married after Christmas 1954 [error] & Georgia May is getting married on Jan. 30. 1954.   Rue. got in a wreck & bought a second hand car,  he didn’t work all last week & part of this & so she’s  having her troubles.    Elbert fell down & Knocked some bones out, ‘stomach bone & hipbone & his head & stomach & hip are paining him again.    He sawed wood couple hours today.    We received letter from Audrey today & they are having there troubles,   she can’t find a job & Bill hit a car & cost him 40.00    she didn’t say how much his car damage was.    John Foulton  Joan’s mans gone to work 50.00 a week & Joan is having sick spells mornings,    Martha went & got John & he went with Merlin to Elyria to work & they expect to go back to Theres[?] in Lorain in a couple of weeks.    Jesus I thank Thee & Praise Thee for all things,    Oh, God, have so much to thank Thee for;   I pray for each one & trust Thou will help them to trust Thee, Amen.

Wed. Jan. 20. 1954./ No. eggs today./ It thundered & lightened & rained    Elbert took 2 barrels of water over to the cystern    I do thank Thee Jesus for answering prayer,    We needed the water so bad & tonight barrel was full again & he filled the tubs & all the buckets & the bread crock & it’s still raining a little    I wish we could run pipe in-to cystern & fill it up, holds 50 barrels.   Oh, We are grateful for all we can save.    We received letter from Sister Haslet & card from Audrey & letter from Sister Willitts & Wings of Healing paper Whyatts & there workers are sure doing a good work in Africa & India & the Bible history is fat working out.   People are with out water in the country & the bible tells us the water will dry up & soon half the water will turn to blood & worm wood & men will die from drinking it.    Audrey’s hunting for work & she’s tired of the way they talk to her,   she says Ella Jane had to go & have her head lanced & they got Jean to take Ella Jane to the Dr.    well she didn’t know what was wrong & she didn’t find out.    Nellie isn’t very well but they don’t say anything about that either    Oh it’s a very queer world today,     if you can help the other fellow your O.K., but if you can’t they don’t Know You.   Oh God, help us in Jesus Name.

Thurs. Jan. 21. 1954./ page 3108./ No eggs today./ I received a little paper that has several pages so full of the good & mighty work of God through His people it’s so wonder-ful I can’t begin to tell    Dr. Wyatt is a minister of God    he has grasp the truth in the bible & is healing the sick & the blind are made to see & deaf & dumb can hear & talk & all maner of deases are healed,    God is working in a marvelous & wonderful way.    Dr. Wyatt is crying out for Christians to come & take part in this great work,    God gave him a vision off & told him to do & how to do it.    Oh God I wish I could help    so show me how, & what todo, I pray, & I thank Thee Jesus, Glory Hallelujah, Amen.  Wind’s strong & puffy, partly cloudy no snow, sun cold & white. 

Fri Jan. 22. 1954./ No. eggs today./ I did my washing or most of it & got it all dry.    I sent Elbert to Vermilion to pay the light bill & get a little food & gave him $6.00    he brought me the slips to show me how much he spent $4.43 for food $1.50 for light & his shoes have come & hes going to wait untill his check comes to get them    I have 10.00 left to pay for the gas.    I gave my tenth to the Ministers today,   they came in about 3-30-p-m    I was just sudsing & wrinsing,    had part of them on the line, so Elbert made coffee & we had doughnuts & they brought me fresh tomatoes & 2 pieces of berry pie.    We visited awhile, they said they couldn’t stay for supper as they had another call to make & after we had prayer together they left us,    they are wonderfully nice people,    Elbert gave them some apples      I gave Naomie some candy nuggets a Cottage Cheese box full, that made her eyes shine.    It’s been severe cold, broke milk bottle in stair-way,    Elbert’s knee has been aching bad,     he took anacin when he

Fri. Jan. 22. 1954./ Page. 3109./ No eggs today./ he got back from town, he hadn’t been here long when the ministers came,   he bought some chicken wings & backs & was just washing them when they came in    he put them on to cook & by the time they were gone the Chicken was done so we ate Chicken & broth for supper & have enough left for tomorrows dinner,    I made some dressing & got it all ready to put in the oven.   Mr. martin died just after Christmas & they have store opened again,    Now I listened to Buser,   he was late, got to talking about the march of dimes & so miss his own work.     I think he’s tired of it by the way he talks of late.    It did sure snow today & ground has thin layer    sun came out several times & even while it snowed,    Radio says cold to night & more snow tomorrow.    Hope I hear from Nellie to know How Ella Jane is, & Geo. & all of them.   I thank Thee Jesus Thou art and ever will be;    I pray & thank Thee Oh God, in Jesus Holy Name for Thy Love & Salvation & Holy Spirit    Keep me ever Closer to Thee & help me to be worthy Amen. 

Sat. Jan. 22. 1954./ No eggs today./ Been a nice day   not much wind & sun shone all day.    Received card from Audrey    she was over to Nellie’s    Ella Jane & George are both better & they are all up & going.    They have a great time running from one place to another,    Well it’s nice they can go & get a-round.    I swept wiped up floor & ironed, 3. pieces, chair back cover my two dresses & Elbert got supper & I washed & cleaned up all the dishes Kettle & pans    now the table needs to be cleaned & chairs dusted & it will be a full week & no sewing done all week,    I surely don’t feel able to do anything    I had Elbert hang out my blankets, after he came back from Huron & aired them for an hour or so    then I made up both beds.    I’m lots to tired,  but thank God I can still do a little.    Elbert cut wood a while,   his knees & legs ach.    God of Love & Mercy, I thank Thee in Jesus Name for all things & for Those of Thine Keep me I pray close to Thee & don’t let Satan ever have dimnion over any part of me,    I thank & Praise Thee for ever & ever,    Glory, Glory, Hallelujah, Amen..

Sun. Jan. 24. 1954./ No. eggs today/ Well I had a bad time with my bowels last night, but God help them to move enough to releive the terrible pressure & they moved good, again today.    I felt so bad all day yesterday, I swept wiped up floors & washed & scoured pots & pans & helped cook & did my ironing & cleaned the table & laid abed untill after-noon & my bowels moved again at 9-30-p-m & I felt as if I would pass out,    I drink a cup of hot drink & feel better again.    now we have listened to sermons all afternoon & Praise God in Jesus Name.

Sun. Jan. 24. 1954./ page. 3110./ no eggs today./ One thing, I believe I have learned, is, that we have to pray untill we get what we ask Jesus for & sometimes we should have some one with us who does believe we get what we ask for.     now I don’t know how else to get what we need so much & how to Keep What we are given from Jesus,    Now I don’t know any one that don’t go to a Dr. when they get into a serious condition in there body    I pray God will help me to learn through Jesus what I need so much to know right away, so I can help not only myself but others, Who have been filled with the Holy Ghost & Who pray in Spirit & yet they go to a Dr. instead of trusting Jesus with all there Whole heart mind, soul & strength,    Oh God, help me soon, in Jesus Name I ask, Amen and Amen.    Been Cloudy all day    no hint of sun   S. west wind & warmer tonight & misty rain tonight

Mon. Jan. 25. 1954./ no eggs today/Been dark & cloudy & begin to be misty & raining tonight,    I was thinking of bakiing, but Elbert woke me at 11-a-m & brought me some water to wash & said Mrs Kegan & Annie & Mrs. Haslet were here so I got up  & prayed as I washed & dressed & I came out & shook hands & kissed them & we visited for a couple of hours,    I wanted to get them some dinner, but they wouldn’t have it that way    they told me all the Church news & made a date “God Willing to come back Jan. 28th & bring fresh fish & have dinner  fish & po-tatoes & what evse we might have    Well they left at 2 or 2-30-p-m & it was raining then & Earnie came at 4-p-m.    I gave him coffee or Nescafe & crackers & jelly & told him a few stories & then Hellen came & visited a while & Elbert took them home,    We fixed some soup & ate & I washed dishes & then read the bible for a while & Elbert listened & now I fixed the fire & Me thinks Me will go to bed Praising & thanking God for all our many blessings.   We had prayer before the girls left.   We had a 5 page letter from Audrey,     she says Martha had some bones out of place in her waist & got them fixed & is feeling better   Jean isn’t feeling very well &

Tue. Jan. 26. 1954./ page. 3111./No eggs today./ Gas tank today/ Joan is going to have a baby, if she don’t lose it.    We received card from Nellie,   she thanked us for our rememberance & said George had, been to the ear doctor twice a week & had only been to school yet this mo.   Bonita Jr. & Nelson started back on Jan. 14.   Ella Jane is better but not feeling well,   she’s typing a letter & has hopes of the job she ask for in June    she said Audrey was out & had supper with them one day last week.    Ella Jane took George to Dr. & she teaches a little Jim school lessons & he has to make up for some while he was sick & she taught school at Vincent 1 1/2 days last week    every one has a lot of trouble    even the girls or women from Church & the Ministers “Swarthouse” that had Huron Church before the Dears took it,    she is at Webbers sick    I pray from the depth of my soul God will in Jesus Name help her & each one of His children to live closer to Him & to her & each one of His children to live closes to Him & to help us to understand,   Oh God, I thank & Praise Thee & Jesus. 

Wed. Jan. 27. 1954./ No. eggs today/ Nelsons Eddy’s birthday     I believe he’s 10. yrs. old.    No mail today.    Been a windy, drizzly day & it froze & this after noon it snowed frozen mist & later to-ward evening snow flakes, wind’s N, West & cold tonight    & think of all the poor folks, no place to get in out of the cold, no cloths & no food, hot or cold    I pray God will have pity on them & help us to do His will & His Ways, in Jesus Name I pray.    I baked 2 tins of biscuits & one round flat loaf of bread & wish so much I could give some one who’s in need a part of it.    I thank Thee Jesus from the depth of my soul for my healing & many blessing for or saving my soul & pray Thou will help me to help others   I thank Thee Jesus & trust & hope Amen. 

Thurs. Jan. 28. 1954./ no. eggs today./ Today is Pa’s birthday,   He would be 94 yrs. old today,   doesn’t seem he’s been gone so long ((10 yrs.)) in some ways.    Fred has been gone 18. yrs.  & Frank Babcock 21. yrs.    times slipping fast.    Ma’s been gone 39. yrs.    Now we are the old folks & soon it will be us to answer to God to stand before that Great White Throon & answer to Him What we have done for Him all these many yrs.    Oh God turn us & help us to abide in Thee.   Buser’s eldest boy was ordained a minister just of the last few days so Rev. Buser told us tonight & he has another son who is studying for the ministery    his daughter’s husband has left to go into the service just a week or so ago    Rev. sounds sad & left out or let down, but even though we miss them more than we can tell we have to thank God He takes care of us all the Way When we trust & obey, Praise His Holy Name. I pray day & night He will turn each of our families to Him, plant a greater desire to be His & help us to

Thurs. Jan. 28. 1954./ no eggs today/2 hen’s/ live as Jesus would live, for the Spirit & not for the lust of the flesh    I pray He will Keep all lust out of me & fill me with the Holy Ghost & direct me in all things for ever more, I thank Thee Jesus & give all Praise & Glory to Thee.    I did my washing today.    We received card from Audrey today.    Sun shone for a while today. & it seemed good,    Elbert has sawed the balance of the big cheery tree up.    Well I hope to mend Elbert’s two union suits & socks tomorrow,    he went to Huron got my Crochet hook “or the handle”    the man said he couldn’t make it hold together,     I broke the hook off,    it was the hook that ma bought me when I was 16 yrs. old.    it’s 54 yrs old when I broke it,    Elbert got me a new one today for 10 cents.    he also got a few oranges & tangerines, some pork to fry & some boiling meat,    Some one sent us cranberries for Christmas & I cooked them tonight.    Well I must read my bible & go to bed,    I have dishes all done

Fri. Jan. 29. 1954./ No. eggs today./ Felt so miserable didn’t get up untill after noon & haven’t done much     mended two heavy union suits for Elbert    my back was terrible all day & so was Elbert’s    mine’s a cold,   When I get all sweat from head to foot & he opens the door & lets a blast of cold wind on me I feel as if I’d been plunged into ice water    & it makes him so angry When I tell him to please shut the door, that I can’t stand the cold air.    It’s been cold today    snowed a gale this morning then about noon sun came & took it away,  We received a card from Audrey today,    I thank Thee Jesus for fixing my back again & pray for all the others who are sick & miserable, strengthen our faith Jesus & I thank Thee. 

Sat. Jan. 30. 1954./ No eggs today./ Well I finished the the mending today & I do feel better in some way & I’m trusting for a full healing & filling, Glory to God in Jesus Name Amen.  The sun came out this morning & shone all day a cold White sun    & wind, N. West.    A letter from Dr. Wyatt telling of the sor-rows on the other side & another fire that’s left 100’s in the cold again,    Oh Jesus We Know the time is drawing to a close, help us to do Thy Will in Thy Name We ask, Amen.    Elbert cut some wood,    he has a cold,    I pray Jesus Will turn him quickly to Him    I thank Thee Jesus & give Thee all Praise & Glory

Sun. Jan. 31. 1954./ No eggs today/ Slept untill 1200 noon, took my bath & dressed   combed my hair & cleaned my teeth.    Elbert warmed cabbage & potatoes & frankforters & we had hot coffee & some peaches I caned in 1947, & went through the tornado of 1953.    they were good & of good flavor,   I thank THee Jesus, & Praise Thee for all things.    We have listened to many sermons & calls for Harvesters    Wish I could be one, but I’ll send what money I can to help in Jesus Work & God Knows.    It’s been a beautiful day,   Wind last night & all morning, was in strong puffs, then at noon died out.    what little there is, is Mostly East.   No one came today.    Oh how I’d like to be in Church. 

Feb. 1. Mon. 1954./ Page. 3113./ No. eggs today/ Febuary/ Been a nice day    snowed in show-ers this morning & was sunshining all after noon,   not very cold    Elbert sawed some wood.    Johny Harnish was here for a while    he had been to Norwalk to a preachers meeting & was going to Lorain to see Audrey & Gertie & then to see Joan & then on home to his mothers & then to his own home. eife, & babies.   Some one gave little Marcie Joe a baby chicken, so I gave him & old square bird cage to put it in;  poor chicken.   Johny said they’d all had the flu. & coughed so hard they threw up & all was done with it  but the baby & she was still coughing & throwing up,   she’s only 6. mo. old    he said they call her Bonney Bell.    they have 2. boys & 2 girls & Bonney Bell Kodiak [she means Dudiak] has 5 babies  4 of them girls,    she named the last one Penney   she was so small her head lay in the bend of Bonney Bell’s elbow & feet at her finger tips, just like a doll,  dark hair & big brown eyes.    One letter from Wyatt. & I thank God for His blessings. 

Tue. Feb. 2. 1954./ No. eggs yet./ Elbert sawed a while & took Wheel barrow & carried broken cement blocks & brick around & pilled them up to use by & by.    Guess “(God Willing)’    We will build up the old hen house again so we can use it for a few hens & a car shed & to catch rain water.    Had a nice letter from Audrey,    she thinks she will get back to work, where she had been.   She said she walked so much last week her ankles were badly swollen & she was do less this week,    she says People won’t hire elderly people & she’s uneasy out of work.     It’s sure terrible when one sister can’t do for another, with out paying cash for the work done,    Audrey bought a roll-a-bed    now she wants to sell it,    I ask her a long time ago to get one for me,   she never said anything about it untill now    I told her I give her the money for it,    Now she says the first one with 25.00 cash can have it,    she said Ella Jane would like to buy it.    I sent her a card & Wyn Grant a birthday card.    Elbert went to town & got some chicken wings 12. one lb. is 39 cents & what he got cost 53 cents    he got a piece of shank & a joint & a small slice of smoked ham, 1. lb. butter, 1 bunch celery, bunch carrots & head of lettuce & yeast cakes 2.    all of it cost 3.54    he had 1.46 left & I gave him 5.00    that’s all we have now untill his check come & that should be Thurs.    I started cleaning of the cupboard shelf when Elbert left & I had just finished, when he got back,    he went to Vermilion.    He met Mr. Platto & he said he was going to get a little more money for Elbert if he could,    Elbert showed him his Dr. bill & he said give it back or send it to Dr.    that will be a big help, since the bill’s 18. something.    I’m all tired out   just trying to do that little bit & feel as if I weighed aton.   & I hope to set bread & wash my rags tomorrow    Mrs Keegan & Annie & Mrs. Haslet are coming Thurs & bring fresh fish for din-ner & cook them here. so I will have to get up early & get everything ready   table set & dishes & knives & forks & everything ready, for they have to get back to Sandusky to get Marian & get supper,    it’s a big job for me.    but I 

Tue. Feb. 2. 1954./ page. 3114./ No eggs today./ thank Thee Jesus for the strength of each day & pray I may do Thy Will in all things.    Glory to God in the Highest.    I missed Busers Sermon tonight & hope I’ll get it to-morrow night.    I Praise Father Son & Holy Ghost forever & ever, Amen.    Been a nice day & sun shone bright several times today, so Chuck could have seen his shadow if he came out & there should be 6 weeks yet of cold weather,    Radio says they had several inches of snow & ice in Africa & they had never had such, in that hot climite before, in all the world, & Jesus tells us in Matthew 24th Chap, 15. verse. & the Vision He gave to Dr. Wyatt has been such a wonderful thing & Dr. Wyatt stepped out on God’s word & mericals are be-ing done,    Jesus is coming soon Glory to God, Glory, Glory. 

Wed. Feb. 3. 1954./ no. eggs today/  Today is Jim’s & Jean’s birthdays    they are 20. yrs old   Jean’s been married a yr. & Jim’s single & going into the Service the 24. of this yr.  Joan hasn’t been married very long & is going to have a baby so soon.    Oh if they would only live for the Spirit instead of the lust of the flesh but they don’t read the bible or study or take it seriously.     God help them.   Well, I baked 3 tins white bread biscuits & one tin of brown & a small loaf & I make a custard pie    I feel so bad when I have anything extra, because of the 2 million people out of work & standing in line for a small bowl of soup & a piece piece of bread    the “Radio says” they are standing in line for food in N. York & in Detroit”    I wonder who or What city will be next    We know Jesus will be coming soon.    We just heard a big noise in the basement & Elbert went down there, but said everything was O.K.    Well, I’m not always satisfied with his answers,    however I take his word for it & try to believe him.    I’m very tired to night.    I just finished sweeping & sweating like rain.    I wrinsed out my rags in two waters & put them in fresh clorox water     hope to wash them Fri. & I hope to do a little writting soon to Red Cross & to Dr. Wyatt.    Oh Jesus help me to do & to understand what I ought to be doing,    I thank You.    I Praise Thee & love Thee Jesus Amen. 

Thurs. Feb. 4. 1954./ No. eggs today,/ Was really sick all night & Mrs. Hastel & Mrs. Keegan & Anna, didn’t come today.    I wonder what could have happened to them.    May God Bless them & help them in all the ways they need now & evermore.    I thank Thee Jesus & pray for each soul of Thine, strengthen there faith & give them a stronger spiritual courage, I thank & Praise Thee now & as long as Thou doth give me breath    Bless Thy workers every Where & help me do my part for him.that I want to do so much    I love & Praise Thee.

Thurs. Feb. 4. 1954./ page. 3115./ No. eggs today./ It snowed early this morning & tonight is gone,    not very cold out side   been a nice day & I thank God for my healing & I thank Him for taking away the pains & I Know Thou will keep me all the way.   Glory, Glory, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen, Amen, I Praise Thee.    Elbert cut some wood today.    Mail was a boodk from DeHaan.

Fri. Feb. 5. 1954/ No. eggs today./ Well I washed most of my cloths today, but, Elbert didn’t leave me any water so I didn’t get them sudsed or wrinsed & I’ve had to bad spells this evening.    My bowels moved so hard this morning    guess I shouldn’t have tried to wash,    Elbert went to Huron & left me to get along the best I could    sometimes I pass out, but I prayed & God kept me,     then Elbert got dinner & I tried to eat a little,    then, he went to Vermilion,     he got his check in the mail this morning, so he went & got most of the groceries & now he has to go back to the garage & get the car doctored up once more.    He really got his shoes & paid 11.    for them & ordered a pr. of bedroom slippers.    I am glad for he’s much in need of them, & I have need, to, of slippers.    Been quite cloudy all day   it snowed & covered the ground & it’s colder today.    Elbert sawed some wood before 10-a-m.    I thank Thee Jesus for healing me    the test has been severe, but I’m so glad you hear & answer prayer, & trust for Thy infilling of Thy Holy Spirit & help me to Praise God in Spirit & Truth, Amen.

Sat. Feb. 6. 1954./ No eggs today/  Nellies birthday,    I hope she received our cards today.   It snowed quite a blanket  1 1/2 inches or 2. & stayed on.    I’m not as dizy as I was Fri. & last night but to much yet to be steady on my feet,    I had a dream that it was the milk.   Oh God, help things to be right like they should be, in Jesus Name I ask.    The sun shone a little while on the White snow & I had Elbert feed the birds out side    snow bird, chic-a-dees; sparrows & ground sparrows & red bird, or, cardnals.    I thank Thee Jesus for all things & praise Thee & pray Through Thee I’ll find out what’s wrong with me.    Help me now I pray    I’m trusting & believing Amen.

Sun. Feb. 7. 1954./ No. egg today./ I’m better again    dizyness about all gone, Oh, how I thank Thee Jesus for all His many blessing    I am rather dumb but hope to understand soon      Thou kept me this time & I’m wondering how long it will be & in what way it will come next    help me Jesus & give me health & strength & fill me with the Holy Ghost that I may Praise Thee in Spirit, & in truth.    Well, not a soul came to-day, they, just talk,    Been a beautiful day, sunshone all day, winds been from N. West to S. west & in strong Puffs tonight.    New Moon, & it’s bright & clear.    Oh God help us to live Close to Thee & do Thy bidding,    Oh Jesus help me to be filled soon & regain my strength that I may testify for Thee.

Mon. Feb. 8. 1954./ Page. 3116/No. eggs today./ The henny was crowing Sun. morn-ing & the other one singing.    Been Cloudy most of the day.    Elbert went to Lorain    Didn’t see Audrey    & the bread biscuits I sent he brought home again    he could have left them with some one, but said he didn’t think about it.    He got the car fixed and it runs good,     he says he has a new spark plug very soon,    he got part of the food & forgot the rest    I wonder What’s wrong with him,    he’s got a bone or two out in his back bone.    When he got back at 12. noon, I put the dinner on the cook & he insisted on finishing it,    he brought steaks & we had hot potatoes, gravy, broccoli; a steak & bread & butter & hot tea.    Wind’s been S. West all last night & today & puffy. No letter from Audrey or card today, or from any of Nellie’s Children or from her or the Christians, from Sandusky or the Church folks.    Well, I haven’t done much    cold out   my heads bad yet, & still some things are better, I Praise Thee Jesus & thank Thee    Glory to God in Jesus Name,    I love Thee more than all else forever, Amen. 

Tue. Feb. 9. 1954./ No eggs today./ Well I haven’t done much again today    We had some sun cloudy toward even-ing, but, cleared off & moon half full & very clear    I wrote a card to Audrey & received letter from her today    Elbert’s back’s been bad all day.    I wrote a card to Mrs. Keegan & Mrs. Haslet    they were coming to have fish supper last Thurs & haven’t come or wrote to us.    I pray they are O.K.    I’m better, but wish I had more strength    I do Praise God in Jesus Name for all I have & I want to be able to praise Him in Spirit   I’m trusting & believing.   I thank Jesus may all Glory be Thine forever & ever Amen.

Wed. Feb. 10. 1954./ No eggs today/ Elbert’s back’s better but he went to Huron to see Dr.    he wasn’t there today    he got the checks (they came this am.)  cashed & got a little food;   We received letter from Audrey yesterday & a card today & all’s as well as usual    some sun, & wind today.    I washed my two wool petticoats & dried them,    I took a bath & cleaned my feet & toe nails,    it a hard job, but, while Elbert was gone I could have the door open & it was warm in the bedroom & I started as soon as he left & had only just got finished when he was back,    I cleaned wash bowl & put it & my dirty clothes away & was sweeping when he came in    & so I finished & he got potatoes ready to fry.   & I put them on & we looked after them together & the meal like wise.   I thank Thee Jesus for helping to keep us,    I rubbed his back last night & tonight    I didn’t feel able either.

Wed Feb. 10. 1954./ page. 3117./ No eggs today./ but some how God help us to keep going   Praise His Holy Name.    I thank Him for all things & give him the Glory,   He is so worthy.    Been a beautiful day,    I’m craving to get out & get to prayer meeting again    Oh God, help Martha & Merlin to come to Thee before it’s forever tolate.    I will thank Thee & Glory in Thee for ever & ever Amen. 

Thurs. Feb.11. 1954./No eggs but hens singing/ Elbert was sick all day    he said he threw up twice this morning & hit the toilet as many or more times,    he looks sick, but, looks better tonight & he ate some soup & drank coffee,    he couldn’t eat this morning & he didn’t even get the mail from the box today,    his stomach & bowels are on a rampage,    he has carried the water & got coal up & empted my can,    I sure will be glad when I can get out again,     I ground some lettuce, pickles, celery, peppers carrots, onions for relish, took all the vim out of me.    I made soup for supper,    he ate some & a little more later on & now says his stomach & bowels are paining him,    I gave him a dose of salts, but he should have taken some more in couple of hours but he didn’t seem to want to.   I feel so weak,    I just gave Elbert one table spoon of olive oil,    he says it feels like a lump in the pit of his stomach.    Well I can’t work much    I take care of the beds & help with the meals  wash dishes.    I thank & praise Thee Jesus,   help me to do Thy Will in all things   Oh Jesus, Thou Knowest I’m afraid of not doing all I can for Thee I want to do Thy Will always forever & ever, Amen.    Cold all day & tonight    wind puffy,   North West.   Oh, how much I wish I could be with the others tonight in prayer meeting & feel the power & be filled anew. 

Fri. Feb. 12. 1954./ No. egg today./ Elbert has felt bad but I believe he’s better for he went out & split some wood for the fire    We burn wood days & coal at night    I did the ironing & was just done when Nellie, Ella Jane, Bonita & her 3 children came in & visited an hour or so    then they went,    Nellie looked tired & said she bumped her arm & it was swollen & she’s afraid she cracked the bone,    I hope she didn’t & pray God will take away the pain & help her to learn of Him.   We ate soup today.    Geo. has been out of school 5 weeks & just got back today & the school children all gave him 4.5 valin-tines,   he was so happy to know, They all though of him & love him & one little girl wrote a note on hers & told him how much they & she had missed him & hoped he’d soon be well & come back to school again.    I didn’t get to visit much for

Fri. Feb. 12. 1954/ page 3118./ No eggs lots of singing./ they all talk at once.    The girls are working,    Ella Jane’s been back at work for a week now    she gets 35.00 per. week & yesterday 3,75 or so in tips.    God of Love & Mercy Keep her clean I pray & I thank Thee.   I marked off a rose pattern, a round doily, in cross stitch this week.    I received a valintine from Sister Keegan today & she put her picture in, a snap shot & a good likness,    I believe she & Mrs. Haslet love me    I pray God will bless them in Jesus Holy Name.    Well it’s been so cold & the winds snappy & it’s cold tonight,    Elbert says he don’t think it’s as cold as last night    the wind isn’t blowing so hard but, it’s cold enough   Sun White as ice    you could look right at it.    I gave Elbert 20.00   I thank Thee for all Thou hast given me & pray I may praise Thee in Spirit and in Truth    I ask in Jesus Name & thank Thee, Amen

Sat. Feb. 13. 1954./ 2 eggs today./Partly cloudy, no rain.    Elbert went to Vermilion & got a few groceries    I gave him 20.00 out of my check & he used it all & says he’ll need more to get the milk,   he’d like to have me sign my check & hand the money all over,   he’s very domanating about things every now & then,    but I have to pay taxes, gas & light bill & I’ve needed some wool petticoats all winter & thought maybe I could make these last but they’re not going to.     Elbert went to Huron for treatments    Dr’s gone for a little vacation & rest & left another Dr’s name to take his plase, but Elbert wouldn’t go to him & his stomach & bowels are all up set,    I gave him a dose of salts tonight.   it’s after 1.-a.-m. & he’s just getting settled    got every thing done my stocking darned & biscuits all ready to put water in & mix up & I made the saucage & cooked it,    Elbert got a hen to cook & it’s done & dishes washed & I will read & go to bed    the wind is puffy & it’s cloudy, raw wind    I thank Thee Jesus for all our blessing & pray Thou will turn Elbert soon to Thee,    I thank Thee & trust for my healing & to get back to Church, soon.   Glory, Glory Hallelujah Amen.  

Sun. Feb. 14. 1954./ 1. egg today./ Well I been very heavy on my feet & my head has been to heavy & thick.    look lots better but I have felt happy in my soul    Elbert is & acts better but his stomach & bowels are not just right yet, his stomach bone & bowels bone & atic bone all out of place,    his bowels moved twice before daylight    it’s warmed up outside tonight    Radio says 40 degree, & maybe rain before morning.

Sun. Feb. 14. 1954./ Page. 3119./ 1. egg today./ 1. egg  our valintines. 2. Sat.   Well No one came today. & we do thank God    He has helped us have 6 or more sermons today   good one that strike home & bring the tears    Praise the Lord God of Hosts,    I thank Thee Jesus for my healings & Pray Thou will put Satin far away from us & turn Elbert to Thee so strong he wont ever want to turn back & that he will wonder why he didn’t turn before.    We had a very strong puffy wind all last night & it’s quite strong tonight.    I Praise Thee Jesus & pray for strength & trust myself in Thy Keeping for Thou hast promised & I Know Thou will keep Thy promises help me to praise Thee in Spirit    I thank Thee & all Glory & Praise & Honor be Thine forever, Amen. 

Tue. Feb. 15. 1954./ No. eggs today./ I received Valintine from Mrs. Heslet & a note & a short but nice note from Mrs. Harwell from Phoenix Arizona, saying she received my Christmas card just before they moved & that Mrs. Nina Singleton & Children had called on her & they are well & happy.   & she ask me to Write Soon.    I wrote a letter to Red Cross & ask what to do about insurance    we can’t find any one, Who will insure the house with Cinder block chimneys.   Hope Elbert puts letter in mail box, in the morning.    Been mostly cloudy & windy & was windy all last night coming in heavy puffs & been so today only, it shifted to S. West & was to warm (69 degrees after being so cold.  that sort of weather will kill the tender young trees & bushes.    Elbert did his washing today.  dried it in the house, he forgot his sleepers. & they are so sweaty.    Well, it’s to warm, but I’ll have to put in some coal & read & go to bed.    I’ve been so tired all day.    I do thank Thee Jesus I can get up & do a little.    I Praise Thee Jesus for ever & ever Glory to Thy Name, Amen. 

Tue. Feb. 16. 1954./ __ eggs today./   Been a nice rainy day,    Elbert carried a lot of water to the cystern & it’s raining & the barrel’s runing over,    not cold out,    flies are flying about out side & a big fat spider made a web in the north window & he’s still there tonight & it started to rain about 5-a.m. came in heavy showers & then in a mist.   & we had a heavy fog & then it cleared away,   the wind had died out,   it has freshened again tonight & they had two tornados in Arizona, some were Killed & many were hurt.   Ernie stopped here after school & Helen & Dolly

Tue. Feb. 16. 1954./ page 3120./ No. eggs today./ came for Ernie & Dolly was selling flower & garden seeds,   I got 60 cents worth of seeds & they left happy.    Well, Ernie gave me 50 cents for taking care of him so I gave it back & an extra dime for the seeds,    I gave Ernie the chickens wish bone & a baking powder biscuit cut in 3 slices with butter & grape jam on them & a cup of coffee with sugar & cream in it    he said thank you & when he had finiished he asked to be excused & he washed his hands & face & begged me to tell him a story.    I had been trying to cut for myself a waist pattern but gave up as I can’t seem to do two things & keep my mind on both at once, any more.    I received card from Miss. Clark    she says Rev. Eppler will broadcast her sermon, Sun Morning Feb. 21 1954 over Sandusky Net Work   8.45.a-m    I pray God’s will be done.   I received another little paper from Dr. Wyatte   it is wonderful to see bible scripture coming to pass so fully before our eyes   help me to do Thy Will   Speak to me I pray & help me to do the things, Thou would that I should do.   Oh God, I Praise Thee & thank Thee & may all glory be Thine, Amen. 

Wed. Feb. 17. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Well, I got at 10-a-m    We received a letter from Inez & Henry & one from Audrey & she said Nellie & Jean fixed a farwell dinner for Jim    he’s leaving Sun. I think they said & Nellie & Ella Jane Bonita & her 3 children George, Bonita Jr. & Nelson, Bill & Jean, John & Joan, Gertie & Audrey & Jim, all had dinner together while Martha was being arrested & charged 50.00 & costs for hand-ing out liquar over the bar to Jrs.   Oh. God pick up that mother, my neice & show her the terrible side of her life & help her back to Know Thee & love us as We love her.    Well, I got my washing done today & as I rested Elbert & I talked about what we could have for supper, When Brother & Sister & Naomie Dear came in,   they brought in some weiners & buns & Ginger bread & we opened some corn & we still had some biscuits & relish & mustard & they had hot coffee & so they visited & told us about there own children & those of the church & all the different ones of the church,   they had one more stop to make before going home    they looked so tired & worn.    I pray Thou, oh God will give them rest & strength for Thy Name Sake & I thank Thee & Give Thee all Praise & Glory Glory to God in the Highest now & for ever more, Amen.    It snowed early this morning but sun came & soon melted all away.    Elbert sawed wood this forenoon.   his back pains him bad, & Dr. wont be back untill Feb. 25 a week from tomorrow.   Henry & Inez are hoping to buy a Studlbaker car, second hand,   That’s usually foolish.   I hope they can find a good one.    It’s been a beautiful day.    Oh Jesus I’m crying to The for help. 

Thurs. Feb. 18. 1954./ page. 3121./ 1. eggs today./ Been a nice day    Elbert cut some limbs from another apple tree & I haven’t done any much, hemed a towel & swept my room & Kitchen & made soup for supper    Elbert cooked potatoes & I creamed them & we had a can of salmon “sockeye”. & spinage & bread & coffee.    No mail to day.    I wrote Audrey a card, she never mentioned Martha Monagon in her letter, & Sun. Radio was telling the world Martha Monogon was arrested & charged $50.00 & cost for handing liquar over the bar to Jrs. & I’m oh so sorry & wondering if some of her family will help help her or if she had to go to jail & no one to help her,    I thank they said the Law had put a padlock on the door of that place where she worked,    to bad a woman with a good education as she has & with 3 nice children & then get herself into such a jam,    Oh God, I thank Thee the door has a padlock on it & I pray any other door she may try that is wicked,  will have a padlock on & Thou will turn her about face & teach her Thy way,    if in Thy Plan I can help her, tell me & I’ll do my best, in Jesus Holy Name, Amen. 

Fri. Feb. 19. 1954./0. eggs today./ Franks been gone 21 yrs today/ I wrote a card to Clark, Goll & Audrey & sent money for money order, 7.60 for my wool peticoats from Lane Bryant’s & money order 7.00 for Dr. Wyatt to help with God’s work.& the African Chalenge paper they put out telling us all the good news they are doing over there,   It’s truely wonderful.    I wish I could help more.    I’ve spent 13.00 for His work. this month.   Been a beautiful day.   I see 4 mourning doves & a pair of Yellow birds, cardnals & some blue Jays today.    Elbert worked out side some today & I sent him down to Vermilion to get money orders & pay light bill.     my order cost 14.90 light bill 1.50 & he got a little meat & he had 2.00 left out of 20.00, & that has to do us untill he gets his check;   I have 5. left & he Knows it & will want it before check comes.    I baked 2 loaves & 2 tins bread today    I sent a bag of potatoes apples, onions & carrots & rice & 2 pieces of dough to Miss Clark, but she wasn’t home, so he brought it back.    It’s been a beautiful day out side not cold, flies & bugs are out in force.    I Praise God for all things. Glory to His Name, I’m trusting & believing for my healing. Amen.  

Sat. Feb. 20. 1954./   eggs today./ I did the ironing & mended my dress & if I don’t get another one made soon I’ll be with out    I ought to wash

Sat. Feb. 20. 1954./ page. 3122./ 1. egg today/ Mon. I’ll have to have the rags to use unless Jesus sees fit to heal the stead [steady?] leak,   I trust He will    Oh God how I thank Thee in Jesus Holy Name,  for for the vision Thou gave Rev. Dr. Wyatt & for giving him courage to step out & let shore line go & do Thy Will Oh I pray for reapers & that I may give all I can to help, reveal to me What to do & help me to get it done, I pray;   & be with Martha & help her to turn back & do Thy will while there is still time.    Be with each one of my brothers, Sisters  Sister in laws & All my Nephews & Neices & turn them to Thee in Jesus Name I ask & I thank & Praise only Thee forever & ever Amen    Elbert’s been working around outside, we got the little appricot tree out from inunder the roof of the coop & got it up almost strait I hope it wont sliver raising it so fast & it’s been bent for so long June 8th 1953. 8. long months before it was released, poor thing.  No mail today, only Audrey’s letter this week, I wonder.    So I received another African Chalenge paper,    It’s a wonderful work Rev. Wyatt’s doing I pray God will bless his efforts & give him all the workers he needs & money,    there are lots of folks who have money & could help.   We have been having 3 or 4 extra warm days & lot of lightening tonight off toward the S.W. W. & N.W.  & we have a hard strong puffy wind tonight S. east.

Sun. Feb. 21. 1954./ 0 eggs today./ Well, it poured rain before morning & it lightened hard in the S.W. W. & N. West.    Elbert had the barrel covered so by the time he took the notion to uncover it he only cought 1/2 a barrel, it was good rain & I’m thankful & am sure all things out side was glad also,    Wish we could have had more of it but, Praise God & for all things I Praise Him & I’m trusting He will take care of each one of His & our family.    Been mostly cloudy, sun came, out for a while after dinner clear & so white. & not a soul came near all day & radio on the blink, so, no sermons,    Wind blew so hard all night & the had another tornado-   ripped up trees by the roots & took roofs off some houses.   Well, we thought it might rain but it only partly cloudy.    Oh Jesus how I wish I knew how to do more for Thee    I thank & praise Thee for all things in Jesus Name     Wind has all died out tonight,    I hope we get some word from Audrey about Martha, tomorrow. 

Mon. Feb. 22. 1954./ page. 3123./ 1. eggs today./ Washingtons birthday Our first President.    Well, I tried to put a dress together but Elbert’s felt bum   his vertebras are out of place several of them & I tried to rub them back. with terpo but he can hardly straighten up they pain him so bad & then I had to start soup for supper & so put dress away, but I’ve got to get it done for all 3 of these    I’ve been wearing are tearing apart.   We had a frozen fog last night & it’s been partly cloudy mostly sunlight today    Elbert’s felt to bad to work.    No mail & no word from the girls today.    I pray God will forgive my sins & Keep me ever closer    I’m so weak    I can’t seem to endure the hardships.    Elbert says he’s going to Huron in the morning but the Dr. wont be there untill Thurs.    he might as well wait, it only eratates his back to drive.   I thank Thee Jesus for all our many blessings & pray for the Holy Ghost & strength, I thank & Praise Thee, Amen. 

Tue. Feb. 23. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ I am mailing a letter to Lane Wings of Healing Rev’s Dears & Levers for Elbert & card to Francis Page & Elbert went to Huron & mailed them,    we had no mail to-day worth while.   Elbert felt to bum to work, he got a little meat.    Ernie came tonight & I gave him a lunch & Dolly came & gave us a dollar for taking care of Ernie    it will come in handy, for a little meat    Elbert’s check comes a week from Thurs.  that seems a long time & still the times flying.    I tried again today to get the dress put together, I thank I have it ready to stitch, now, so maybe I will try to stitch tomorrow.    I ought to wash so, I don’t Know Which I’ll do    I have to Write Mrs. Keegan & Mrs. Haslet.    I hope they have enough to eat & that God has helped her rent her house, for she says that’s all they have to live on,    for he isn’t working untill April first     I don’t know if he’s sick she didn’t say,    Been a very Nice day, tried to rain tonight.   heavy frost last night.   Jesus I’m trusting Thou will make things to come out right & help Audrey to write & tell us all the news, help it to be good news & I pray Thou will Keep us from the evil ones & Closer to Thee, I thank Thee & give all the Honour & Praise to Thee forever & ever, Amen.   Glory, Glory, Glory I Praise Thee for all things. 

Wed. Feb. 24. 1954./ page. 3124./ No. eggs today./ And neither of worked today,   been a very dark dreary day, sun came through a couple of times, as White as it could be, but, didn’t stay only a few seconds each time & it tried to rain tonight,    it gave us a good shower once last night, after midnight.    Radio has been out for sometime now & I sure miss that thing, for we can’t get any news & since we can’t buy a news paper    we don’t know whats going on & it seems as if the world was dead.    Well I received a prety card from Mrs Hastel & Joe & she said they hadn’t rented the house yet, but thought they would soon, then, they would be over again.    We received a letter from Audrey     & she said Martha was as usual & she had a supper for Jim & the young folks     & Jean & Joan are both going to have babys      & that I’d better read her hen tracks over once or twice before I told any one what she wrote.  Well I didn’t tell Nellie & girls anything wrong, but they didn’t listen, or, at any rate they didn’t tell Audrey what I told them, that she had worked a few hrs. & wished she could work at least 3. days a week & they told her I said she was working 3 days a week,   if they can’t do or say something to start a rowe they twist things to make it look as if I was terrible bad & better watch my step,    I wish they had to hear a good sermon & abid by it    they all seem to enjoy twisting things the wrong way,    God help them, & forgive them. & teach them Thy Ways, I thank Thee, Amen.    I love Thee Jesus & pray Thou will keep me close to Thee, Thank You.

Thurs. Feb. 25. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Well I did my washing and a few odds & ends & got cloths all dry    I got the po-tatoes & carrots & peas ready for supper & Elbert fried the pork shoulder & apples, I had them cleaned & sliced    He felt so bad,    he went to Huron & took a treatment & we had a cup of tea & crackers & he went to Vermilion & got some chiken backs & wings & pork    he cooked meat & apples & his hips were paining him so bad & mine were hurting me from standing so long,    I washed his pillow slip & cover & pr socks & 2 Kercheifs,    I can hardly do my own any more.    Been a cloudy day    rained hard last night & began to snow at 3-p-m & is still at it & blowing hard at 11-p-m.    colder tonight.    I thank Thee Jesus for food, warm fire & clothing.    I Praise Thee for all things although I don’t understand all things.    May I be of service to Thee forever & give Thee the Glory & Honor forever & ever, Amen.    We received a card from Audrey today.   she says Jean & Joan are both going to have babies & that shop[?] isn’t doing much & she said she’s loofing selling blankets & [?] gowns for babies.

Fri. Feb. 26. 1954./ Page. 3125/ 2. eggs today./ Well I tried to sew     didn’t get very much done, but pray be a little each day will get it, by & by.    Elbert has to go back to Dr. tomorrow.    He hasn’t been able to work & his back is sore & pains him.    he has done the chores every day, in pain,     I know how bad it hurts for I’ve had to endure the same things many times.    It turned quite cold last night & snowed about an inch of snow & it is half gone to-night.   not much wind  S.W. what there is, Was S.W. all day.    Dr told Elbert he shouldn’t saw or work, to Keep quite for a few days & he should for an other week    We saw several hundred starlings today in one flock.    Jackie is real miserable    he can’t see & his feet are hurting him,    I had to clean them,    I hope they will soon feel better.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & Praise Thee forever & ever, Amen. 

Sat. Feb. 27. 1954./ No eggs today/   Well I felt to bum to sew & didn’t do so very much today.    Elbert didn’t understand    he was to go this morning to Dr. & so he didn’t get his treatment today,    he got a little pork to fry & got the radio, so we can have the sermons to-morrow 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.    Been rather cloudy, sun came through only for a few seconds only a few times.    Nellie & the girls came & brought ice cream & cones & visited a little while,    the children played out side a while & then Bonita Sr. got there coats & hats & they went again    they left us a piece of blogna & a piece of cheese & Nelson gave me some pretzels,    I gave them 3/4 laof of bread,    Nellie said they stopped at Baldwins & had a lunch last time they went from here & they made sandwiches of the tin of biscuits I gave them.    Nellie isn’t very well    they heard some noise & all flew to the toilet,    they thought it was there mother but she heard it to & wondered what it was.    Bonita’s lips was as White as paper,    they were all frightened.    Ella Jane said, her mother would fall over while she walked around,    I pray she really knows Jesus before that happens.    I hope & pray for each one, Oh God, help us each one.   No rain last night but tried today to rain   dust mixed with rain making mud splaters.       We didn’t get it very hard here, but radio said Chicago did.   warm enough so flys are out    We received letters from Rev’s Dears & Naomie & Miss McGovern today.

Sun. Feb. 28. 1954./ page. 3126./ 2. eggs today./ No one called to day;    Been a dark dreary sort of day, started to snow before dark,   it had been raining a misty rain from a-bout 3-30 or 4-p-m turning to snow about 5-p-m  West a little North. not cold, 34 degrees.    We have listened to the sermons all day on, Radio.    Sorry I can’t go to church & will be so glad when Jesus lays His hand on me,    I’m so weak & Miserable, but Praise God I can get up & do a little,    I thank Thee Jesus more than I can tell & I pray for strength & understanding.    I do need a little care for a while.    May all Glory be Thine forever,  I pray, Amen. 

Mon. Mar. March. 1. 1954./ 2. eggs today/ Well March sure came in like a lion    it blowed & snowed & the bushes & evergreens are laying all most flat & snow thick on the tops & sides    I’m sorry for them bent over so far for so long &, it snowed all day so thick we were shut in a part of the time, couldn’t see even the neighbors houses or telegraph poles along the rail road or the tracks    Snow came heavy & thick & there’s been a wind that keeps it drifting.    We haven’t had to be out in it,   the Radio put out a call for Rev. Johny Harnish    he’s been missing since Sunday & this is Mon. night.    Oh God, I ask in Jesus Name,   Thou will take care of him & get him safly back home to Marcie & there 4 children    I trust that nothing else has come between them    Nellie seemed terrible upset when they were here Sat. & the girls watched her every minute.    I’ve had some queer “presentments” of late.   I almost passed out, Just like before they came in Sat. & I’m so terribly weak yet.    We haven’t done any work today.    & haven’t been able to sleep  thinking & praying for verious ones of the families, May God take a hand in all these things & soon, I pray & I thank Thee Jesus.    All roads are blocked & many trucks & cars are lined up a mile long, hundreds are stalled on all roads.   & they are pleading for help as many of those people have been waiting Since Sat. & Sat night Sun. & Sun. night & Mon. & Mon night & Radio says tonight will be as bad as last night,    it was bad last night.  I’m glad the girls got coal last week & the children carried it into basement.    I thank there neighbors would help them if they had to call them.    Elbert’s just got out of bed & gone out to see what the noise was at S. east corner of house,    it was the top ends of ramblers.     Again, I thank you Jesus for all things & trust Thee, Amen. 

Tue. Mar.2. 1954./ 2. eggs today./ Well, the big tree, the evergreen to the South fell down Sun night & though it would fall but it got so full of snow last night    the wind blew so hard & puffs seemed as if the south end of the little house would cave in & the poor tree lay down again & this time we can’t raise it up a-gain,   I’m sorry, but Jesus will be coming soon & we’ll enjoy being with him.

Tue. Mar. 2, 1954./ page. 3127./ 2 eggs this day./more than all the earthly things we’ve ever had & I’d rather do His will & ways.    It’s been a hard day,    I’ve felt as if I had been up all night,    I listened untill 12-30-p-m to see if we could get any more news about Johny Harnish    I’m trusting Jesus has taken care of him & hope Nellie will let us know by mail     We haven’t had any mail Mon. or today, but I see the trucks & cars are runing tonight so maybe we will get mail tomorrow.    I had a time cleaning the stew pan we heat the water for coffee & tea,    it burnt dry not bad, but it’s such a job for me to clean it & scour the out side    I made onion potatoe soup with milk & seasoning, so that was our supper & tomorrow    We hope to have Kroute & Weiners  creamed potatoes &   perhaps milk gravey & Cornflake muffins & no butter    I know if any of those people on the other side could have it they would be so happy, God help them & I want to help more.    Wind’s starting to blow a little more & Radio says rain tonight & snow tomorrow.    All the young evergreens were laying almost flat sun melted snow such a lot & Elbert shook them & it fell off.    but they didn’t get up straight yet sudden cold has turned them a redish brown    some trees “Willows” in the back are down.    Rev. Buser was cought in the snow down on Oberlin Ave.    I hope Johny has got home safe also.    Jesus I’m trusting & believing in Thee. & I hope I can write some cards & notes tomorrow.    I Praise Thee Jesus Amen.

Wed. Mar. 3. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Well we sure got the cold wind & it was strong & puffy, all night & all day    seemed it would almost crush the house at times & it’s cold, wind has eased off a little tonight, but Raido says it’s going to blow 4 miles an hour before morning,   it was snowing at dark.    Well, weather is still bad.    We received a card from Miss. Clark a letter from Miss. Mc.Govern & Card from Audrey & no word about Johny.    I hope we do hear tomorrow.    Elbert was just outside & says wind’s S. west & it’s starlight    wind’s not blowing more than 10 or 12 miles & hour.    I haven’t done much today,    patched one shirt & help with cooking, made the beds & listened to Radio    a young mother got cought in the traffic jam,    they called for help & docotr & nurse & warm amblulance had reached her & was on way to hospital last we heard.     A queer thing just happened,    I was in the my bedroom & a cars headlights loomed up & went out,    we thought some one was coming in & we both looked again & there wasn’t any car on the drive,     I pray all is well, with all the familie’s   Oh God 

Wed. Mar. 3. 1954./ Page. 3128./ 1. egg this day./ help us, in Jesus Name I ask.    & if I can help in any way, help me to know & to do what ever is right in Thy sight.    Audrey was painting her rooms on Sun.    I pray they will turn to the Lord yet before it’s to late    they think I’m crazy & God has said they would, but I’m still praying & trusting they will turn.    I love my Jesus, He’s all the world to me,    When we Know Him, it’s so much different When we pray untill Jesus lays His hand on us.    Rev. Buser is preaching or talking on the radio.     Miss Clark got a ride to Cleveland & back,     a friend of hers was hit & tossed “by a car” 50 ft. & was unconscious 20 days & died,    she’s been so weak & tired out,    I wonder, if she has improved so much.    I am glad she’s able & trust I’ll rise up again, also.    I thank Thee Jesus forever & ever, Amen. 

Thurs. Mar. 4. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Wrote card to Audrey & sent one to Nellie, Wed & now one to Mrs. Goll & letter to Mrs. Keegan & I hope I can write some more tomorrow.    I’ve been seeing Mrs. Brackets face & I dreamed she was staring so must write her a card or letter soon.    I hope we hear about Johny soon & Nellie.    We had a card from Audrey Wed.     I got my wool skirts & a note from Mrs. Keegan today & some adds.    Been a blustry day   snowed & wind blowed it up from the ground in big clouds & its cold     wind’s S. West.    we see one rabbit & the birds,    we tried to feed but snow covered up feed    My bird died last night    poor little fellow    he tried so hard to get about    he was blind & we had to put the feed dishes in front of him & then he would eat & drink,    I can’t tell how much we miss him.    I thank Thee Jesus for all our many many blessings.    Oh how terrible to be blind    God help us. 

Fri. Mar 5. 1954./ 2. egg today./ Well I did the washing, with God’s help, & I am so weak tonight I wont be able to dry them all.    I just have the rags to dry,     I hope to do it tomorrow.    We received a letter from Audrey, but not a word from any of them about Johny,  & here it’s been a week tomorrow.    I’m still trusting God took care of him.    Elbert got a man to haul his car to garage up this side of Huron & he went on to Huron & bought 4.50 worth of food & paid 2.50 on radio & managed to drive car home & then he went to Sarr’s & phoned Vermilion garage & one of there men lives in Huron, so, he’s to stop & pick up Elbert & car & take them to Vermilion,    I pray it won’t cost him much    he has to pay for car tag & his slippers so it wont leave much for food.    Sun shone yesterday at intervals & the same today with the exception, it wasn’t quite so windy & it snowed hard several times     We couldn’t see only Snyders & things close to us, was better this after noon.   I do thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things & answering prayer    I nearly strangled after Elbert left on Johny cake, it strained me bad

Sat. Mar. 6. 1954./ page. 3129./ 2. eggs today./ I wrote to Audrey, Nellie & Mrs. Bracket & Elbert mailed them today,    he went with the young man & car to Vermilion & he got 2 lbs of green tea 1.94 & left it in the car,    Now I wonder,     he got a ride all the way back to end of our road & he feel all in & he had a bad spell just before supper    sort of a congestion, like the one I had & it nearly strangled me, hurt my chest, arms & thigh,    His was in his head, arms & chest.    I prayed while I rubbed him with alcohol & put hot flanels on him & talked to him about other things & he soon got over it    Jesus help us do what ever we ought to do,   I’m ready & willing, if You Will but re-veal to me.     I Praise & thank Thee Jesus.    Ive been listening to Rev. Buser.    Oh God, I pray Audrey has gone & found what’s wrong.    seems as if some one could help & let us know.    It’s been a nice day, any way the sun shone but wind was cold & raw.    I received receipt for 7.00,   I sent last mo. to Rev. Wyatt.   The man brought Elbert’s car & bill 5.50 & he went up & got some gas & paid the other man 3.50 & he owes Martin’s 2.69    he has spent 20.25 for, car, & food.    he has to get tag yet.  10.25     A rabbit was up by the grainery last night & he must have eaten the grain Elbert put out for the birds,   he put out some more today,    The red cardnals are so pretty & there are all kinds of birds come to eat.    Wind eased off today a little, but is sure at it again tonight.    I don’t like the wind .    I got my dresses starched & dried & all those rags & put away    I didn’t do any ironing    I’ve been so terribly weak & miserable & no strength or not as much as I need,    I wiped up Kitchen today.    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all times Amen.

Sun Mar. 7. 1954./ 1. eggs today/ Elbert called Nellie today & found Johny’s safe, he had been cought in the snow, but, soon got out & home safe,     I could only see him at home with Marcie & the children, but, I had heard weeping & wailing before we heard over the radio, that he had been missing since Sat.     seemed to be women that was weeping    I thought it would be best to call & find out for sure & do as I’d like to be done by.    They knew the call had been put out over radio but, when all was well with them, they forgot me     still were praying & trusting & believing all was well, but, that they should have at least sent us a card;     Elbert ask why they didn’t send us a card & she said, she didn’t have a card, a worthless excuse for post man stops at there door each day    I pray God will help them to be true sisters & neices even though they still call us, just folks,    May God have mercy & teach them His Ways.    We have listened to the Sermons all day & evening.    It’s been a nice day with sunshine & snow has melted a lot.    We have a new moon tonight,    we fed the birds & have had a meal & lunch & thank God in Jesus Name for all things & I Pray He will teach me & help me to do the right things & give Him all Praise & Glory for ever & ever, Amen.    Glory to God in the Highest in Jesus Holy Name.   I need Thy help.

Mon. Mar. 8. 1954./ page. 3130./ 1. eggs today./ I miss Jacky so much, poor little fellow.    Elbert went to Vermilion & spent all he had with in 3.00 & a few cents    I kept ac-count of all but about 4.00 or so     he spent 20.25 for car  9.00 repair   24.12 for food & he owed Martin 2.69 & Cook gas 1.90 for [?]& 4.49 & 2.50 for radio & 1.10 Krogers, butter & 2 boxes cheese 1.63 off milk wagon & 56 cents for bread & cookies from bread wagon & 7 cents for 1 newspaper & I gave him 10.00 & I only have 7 more to give him untill I get my check & then I’ll give him 17.80 more to live on untill the 12th of April    he didn’t get his slippers or pay Baker 5.50    he will get check for 8.00 when I get mine the 12th of this month & I wont give him the 7.00 I have untill he gets his check    then he’ll have 15.00, 5.50 for Baker & 5 for slippers & he has to get socks & I’ll have to see to it he gets them & he’ll have to spend 1.00 for gas & then we have to milk money 35 cents every other day, 16 dimes & 16 quarters for milk every month (5.60)    I hope there wont be [?] extras or we’ll have to fast awhile for sure.    I thank God for What we have & pray we won’t have so much extra to spend in April,    I gave him the gas 10.15 & tax 12.50 money & so they will have to be taken out of my check along with my church money   11.00 to Huron & Rev. Wyatt & I ordered a New Testiment 4.00,  about 38. out of 59. so there will only be 21.00 for food, “maybe”, it will have to do untill next mo.    & we ought to save out 18. each mo now to pay for the coal for next winter.   No. mail today.    I tried to write a letter to Sister Haslet today, but, Elbert got back before I got it done    hope I can get it done tomorrow & send a note to Inez & Henry & Sister Harwell. & Sister Singleton.    they are in Arizona.    It’s been a very nice day, but snow is hasn’t all gone off yet bu     it’s coming into the basement    I hope it don’t get bad.    Wind didn’t blow much last night or tonigh so don’t seem so cold.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things & trust all will work out for Thy Good & Glory.    Today is little George Eddy’s Jr. birth day,   he was born just be-fore midnight & Bonita Jr. just after midnight.  11. yrs. ago.  today & tomorrow.   Glory Hallelujah, I Praise Thee Jesus. Amen.

Wed. Mar. 9. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Well, I didn’t do much today, just didn’t have the strength    We got a card from Audrey     Martha is staying on Washington Ave. & Merlin told her to get out    Audrey says they are both to blame & Joan are having there fights,   John hit her in the back & nearly Knocked her out & she screamed & the land Lord came to see what was going on     she expects to have her baby in June.    I know I could never stay with that sort of beast.    She’s a go-between, for her mother & father & she was going home to cook a supper for her father.    Audrey feels terrible & so do We.  then

Tue. Mar. 9. 1954./ page. 3131./ 1. eggs this today./ We received a letter from Mrs Bracket & one from Miss Mc.Govern, she must think of me as I was, 21 yrs. ago, she thinks I could still crochet for a living,    how I wish I could,    I can hardly do the little work & have for the two of us    Elbert washes his union suits & work shirts & pants & I do the house washing & my clothes,    we do the cooking of the meals to-gether most of the time    I sweep & wipe up floors & do the dishes & mend & darn & iron  Keep the bedroom each day,  water run so much to day I haven’t felt able to be on my feet,    I hope to feel better soon.    I Praise Thee Jesus for all things & I’m trusting Thou will heal this leak soon & help all who are in need of Thee spiritually as well as other wise    I thank Thee forever & ever.    Been rather quite outside but, lots of wind in sky tonight.    Card Co. still after me to sell cards,    I could earn 50 cents a box.   I miss Jackie more & more & almost wish I had another.    Oh God Please help Audrey’s families to come to Thee & Audrey to & Gertie, Frank & Ruby & there families & Ethel & hers & the Wheelers & there’s & all who need Thee. 

Wed. Mar. 10. 1954./ 2. eggs today/  Elbert got up & did out his washing & had part of it dried when I got up at 10-a-m    I set bread after dinner & made 2 tins of Brown & 2 of white bread,    I did out my washing after I set the bread & made the Brown or graham dough into biscuits to raise.    & now all is done & all dried except his heavy union suits, & my rags,    I’ll try to get them dry tomorrow,  God Willing.    It’s been a nice day, partly cloudy but not very cold, bugs are starting to fly about.    We received our checks today & there was some added to each    Elbert got 9    he’s been getting 8    I been getting 59 & today 63 and I thank Thee Jesus & give Thee all Praise for answering prayer for just a little more & I can give a little more to Thee Jesus in Thy cause,   Keep me Close To Thee & give me stronger in Thee & bolder for Thee, I give Thee all the Praise & Glory forever & ever Amen.    Rev. Buser signing off.   Oh yes my tax blank came today 13.98 cents     just take the extra. 

Thurs. Mar. 11. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Elbert went to Vermilion after dinner & paid Baker garage 5.00    he got his slippers 5.00 & socks 1.00 & cashed my check & bought 4.89 cents worth of food & paid for the meat & was short 35 cents but his was O.K.    Well, it don’t hurt me but, it does happen every now & then I have my taxes & church & gas & I ordered a new testiment & so I won’t have very much to run us untill April 4th.    We got a little raise in old age pension but it goes so fast   everythings so high.    I ironed 2 dresses, 2 shirts skirts & put tape in them & tonight came near fainting as I cleared the table & knocked my little cup full of tea on the floor & broke it.

Thurs. Mar. 11. 1954./ page. 3132./ 1. eggs this day/ into the finest pieces & cut my finger & it really blead bad,    I felt & still do feel to bad for anything, so I’m leaving dishes & going to bed    I Pray God will in Jesus Name give me more strength spiritually & phyically,    I thank Thee Jesus    Thou art Wonderful    Been partly cloudy    N. East wind rather strong   Praises to Thee Jesus.    Elbert mailed letter to Mrs Haslet & card to Audrey, 

Fri. Mar. 12. 1954/ 1. eggs today./ Elbert tried to get little building up & move it off hen house floor yesterday    his back is still hurting him bad & today he’s had several places in his back bone paining him.    he couldn’t work    wind has been blowing so hard in puffs all day    & in Kansas, Arkansas they have had dust & rain & a wind that took the dust 300 ft. in the air,    it has been so strong seemed as if it would lift the house up & felt that way.    We received a note from little Nelson Eddy today, with a few big red roses on one corner of the page,   said he was sick,   the glands in his neck are badly swollen & his throat was sore & his grandmother was teaching & the wind blew some limbs out of the apple tree & fell the cheery tree.    He said mom is working & George & Pinky were in school & they hoped we (Elbert & I) were all right & they’d come when they could, Lots of Love   Nelson Eddy.    We thought that was just fine, for he’s only 9. yrs. old.    We got a card from Audrey telling about Johny getting cought in the snow    he could have been dead & buried long before now. & that she isn’t working yet.    I’ve felt terribly weak today,    I tried to mend Elbert’s union suits today but seemed as if I just couldn’t.    & I sweat like rain trying to do up the dishes,    Elbert wiped them.    I pray we will both feel better tomorrow.    Mostly cloudy today & windy.   I thank & praise Thee Jesus for all things & pray Thou will help all of us to do Thy Holy Will in all things,    I want to do Thy Will Thou Knowest.

Sat. Mar. 13. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ For taxes. 13.89, for Safe reducing 2.98 & a money order to Wings of healing 6.00; 1 of it is for subscription for African Chalenge booklet.    then I sent a birthday card to Geo, Bonita & Nelson for there birth-days,    they are late, but guess it wont make any difference.    I put a 1 dollar bill in each card & the extra coupon, for sweater, shirt gave them 2 & now there money can send for all 3.    I have several more letters & cards to write.   Mr & Mrs Haslet came in just before supper & we had chicken for supper   Brown bread & the chicken gravy, lettuce, celery, sweet pickles & coffee & potatoes    We visited a while & Joe & Elbert were outside for awhile    We had a good visit, they have a preaching every night

Sat. Mar. 13. 1954./ Page. 3133./ 1. egg this day./ Who has the gift of healing    I wish he could & would come to me, like Jesus use to go among the poor, but they don’t do much of that any more    God help me I have to go & be filled & healed in Jesus Blessed Holy Name.    Well, Elbert did half the dishes & I finished the balance & mixed up the Chicken balls for tomorrow    We didn’t get the relish ground.    but got part of it in the pan ready for water to freshen it.    Elbert moved the little hen house out in the back where old Colly house was    he did most of it with the car.    Wind has been 20 miles an hour in heavy puffs & we been getting a lot of the dust in the wind,    We are to have more tomorrow.    I hope trust & pray that Minister comes here tomorrow & that we are both made whole in Jesus Name Glory, Glory Hallelujah, Amen.    I love & Praise only Thee.   Received card from Mrs. Goll & The Chalenge.   Today is Sister Haslet’s birthday   she’s 62. yrs. old. 

Sun. Mar. 14. 1954./ 2. eggs today./ It started to snow early this a-m. about 2-a-m. & keep at it in intervals all day coming in heavy showers at times.    I felt sure they would pray for me at church & the water would be normal again but it hasn’t yet.    I still believe He will.   I praise Him.   I got up at 10-30    bathed, combed my hair & cleaned my teeth & cooked the dinner,    I fried the Chicken balls, heated the gravy & made the tea & Elbert warmed the string beans & then we ate & tonight we had popcorn & listened all day & tonight to sermons.    I’d like to be in Church & testify for Jesus, Oh Jesus, help me.    No one came today.   its cold out tonight.   I do love Thee Jesus.   help me to be normal I ask.   I thank Thee & Praise only Thee. 

Mon. Mar. 15. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Well, it’s been some day,    I got up before noon & after dinner I mended & just got done be-fore supper & then Dolly & Ernie came & stayed from 7-p-m untill 9-30    We don’t have any thing they can amuse themselves with.    but Helen came & took them home    she had gone to some meeting with a neighbor & he came to the door for the children;    Been a nice day,   wind’s cold & raw & it blowed hard during the night but not quite so hard to-day.    Elbert’s head has ached today    I think he has more cold.    Well, maybe Mr. & Mrs. Haslet might come tomorrow     they said they might,     but, I’m hoping Elbert will feel better    but, if they come he will do what every they start.    I feel better in some ways, but, not the water trouble.    I thank & trust Thee for all things in Jesus Name Amen.    May all Praise be Thine    all Glory & Honor & Power, Amen.    There is plenty of wind yet,    it’s partly cloudy & moon-light.   Oh God.   I do Praise Thee & hope to be filled & do all His Will. 

Tue. Mar. 16. 1954./ Page. 3134./ 1. eggs today./ Sister Hastel & her husband came back today & Elbert has worked to hard, but, he feel they have got a lot done.    Well, they had dinner here & we had a good visit & they went home before supper    said they had to feed dogs & hens,    I failed to ask them if they had enough to eat for tomorrow, but from What they said thought they had.    Been a beautiful day & the wind has eased off & its clear & moon & starlight tonight & little cooler.    We received a letter from Audrey today,    they all have there Joys & they seem to think Audrey can just pick the money up some where,    she did earn $10.00 Mon.   she has her rooms painted at last.    Well I helped get supper & I washed the dishes & now I’ll read & pray & go to bed    Rev. Buser in on the radio now.    & they are having meetings at Huron all this week, but only one has been blessed with a real healing as far as I have learned    Oh God, We beceach Thee to strengthen each one of thine in the Church of Thine & take the evil out & clean & fill those Who want Thee & I do in Jesus Name forever & ever Amen,    I need strength & pray Thou will hear & help me.    Ernie came & stayed untill his mother & Dolly came for him & Helen & Dolly came & visited a little,    she was tired she works every day.

Wed. Mar. 17. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Been a beautiful day & Elbert cut the limbs off the big evergreen that fell over again in this last wind storm,    it had just got started to grow again,     it had put out long slender roots & top was getting green but he has cut it up,    it hurts me & it offtimes seems as if others enjoy hurting the things I love.    God sees, hears & Knows & I put my trust in him; God helps us.     I did my washing & didn’t have much either.     I hung out my bedding & Elbert went to Huron & sent the money orders for taxes & for the food supplement. & got some meat & butter & forgot the carrots & peppers.    Fishermen set nets Tue. & today.    Elbert hung out several pieces & they dried good     I made up the beds & got supper & felt to tired to eat.    but I’m getting rested again.    I thank Thee Jesus for the blessings of today, & still am trusting about this water trouble I know Thou are able.    I received a letter, a wonderful letter from Sister Wyatt.    she really prays & God hears her for she said she was a-going to ask me to help more in their work but God told her to give to [?]mes,    she seemed a little puzzled, but I know God will see that all works out for His good & Glory,    Praise His Holy Name,   I want to do His Will & pray I’ll be a blessing to those about me that need His help so much, all around us;    I gave Elbert a $20.00 dollar bill, there wasn’t much left   1.00 & some cents & we 2. weeks yet before we get another check.   God help us. 

Thurs. Mar. 18. 1954./ Page. 3135./ 1. eggs today./ Well I had half the rags on the line & half I had dried when the Ministers came in Rev. Dear brought the new testement I had ordered 3.95    I believe it was at any rate I gave him my 10th 6.00 & told him the rest was for the book     I was sorry I couldn’t give him more but as far as I know we only have 5.50 between now & April 4th.    Well, they did pray & I felt the heat of God’s power cross through me & I thank Him for this Healing in Jesus Name, Glory to Thee for ever & ever Amen.   Naomie was with them & busied herself with her doll.    Elbert was out by the coop working & they went & talked to him & then went a-way.   God bless them & keep them ever close to Thee.    I set some bread & have to wait for it to bake 3. tins 2 brown & 1 white,    I sent Sister Dear a can of coffee     she gave us a can Dec. 25.th    she’s been sick but was doing her washing today.    Rev Frank the Evanlest tooks as if he has a water tumor    he’s a big as Mrs. Haslet through his stomach & bowels & he wears glasses,    I pray God Will heal me & his eyes & Rev. Dear’s eyes & Sister Dear & Haslet’s eyes in Jesus Name & I thank Thee Jesus. Blessed Pure & Holy.   May all Glory Praise & Hon or be Thine, Amen.    It’s been another beautiful day getting hazy around [?]..me tonight.    Elbert’s worked to hard & is so tired today.    Ella Jane, Bonita & her children came in to-night     the 3. children thanked me for there cards & the 1.00 bills I put in each letter.    Nellie had to go to a teachers meeting & so staid home to rest & get dressed for the meeting, & Ella Jane said she might come at the end of the week.    The children raced over the place & Bonita went out also to see that they were O.K. & then they came back & we talked awhile & then they piled into the car & went for home.    I miss going to prayer meeting.   

Fri Mar. 19. 1954./ 2. eggs today/ Pussy Willows are coming out & trees are leaving out    Elem has been trying to leave out for the last 2 weeks & the Black birds are here & Starlings in big flocks.    a plain was flying overhead & making rings streak & circules yesterday.    Well, it’s been cloudy all day, misty rain this morning    then it sprinkled & stopped.    Elbert went to Huron, but no fish,    We got the carrots & peppers & some hamberg at Brodes & the millk.    I took a cold in my head & have a sore head,    it’s in flesh & mucels,   it’s better tonight.    I pray God will bless the meeting,    it’s raining hard & sounds like a bird in downspout    Elbert took flash light & looked    said he couldn’t see any,     I pray if there is one there, God will help him to get away safe.    Well I haven’t worked today    head & eyes to sore & Elbert’s back & knee. Oh God, I thank & Praise Thee in Jesus, Pure Holy Name for all things forever & ever. Amen.

Sat. Mar. 20. 1954./ page. 3136./ 1. eggs today./ Been feeling rather punk allday & so has Elbert,    It poured rain in showers & this morning it froze & snowed & then snowed several times during the day,    cold N. West wind & I’m wondering if it will go N. East & come back at us.    My stomach hurt me all night & Elbert all so,    I don’t know if it was the soup “to much salt” or the jello,    & then I felt so weak I didn’t get up untill 2-p-m & then all undone it again, by eating a little salmon, tonight    Elbert fixed toast & an egg, so far it has set well    I thank God & Praise Him & that I may be worthy in Jesus Name.    Well, I can’t give to every one Who are preaching, but I do what ever I can,    I gave Rev. Dear 10.00 for my tenth & for a new testiment, that would take the most of it & I gave the Evanglest 1.00 & we have 5.00 left to live on untill April 4th:    Elbert was hoping for fish today, but it’s a bad storm we have had again for this time of year    & we had a few warm days & now it’s icy & stormy & Cold.    We pray, all Who are able to go to Church will go & pray & Worship God in Spirit & in Truth.   I thank Thee for my healing. 

Sun. Mar. 21. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Todays the first day of Spring & I’m hoping the little birds that have just come back will find a place of protection    it’s really cold after being so warm   wind’s raw & goes to the marrow    I think my cold is gone    pray the stomach & nerves will soon be releived    feels like chills coming up into my lower teeth & into my face    God is able & I’m still standing on His promises,   Praise His Name Glory, Glory, Amen.    Oh it is wonderful to be in the Lord’s house & feel the power    I thank Him & praise Him,   He’s a wonder Savour & phyician    I love him more & more Glory Glory to His Holy Name,    Well every one was so nice & came & shook hands & said how glad they were to see me again    I’m glad they like me & pray God will bless them four fold.    & One woman ask me to come & spend a day with her “Mrs. Valintine “I believe her name is.    I like to go    I do need to get out among them more    We had a very good meeting & a lot of folks went to the altar    I pray God will convert & heal & fill many    Oh I thank Thee Jesus & give Thee all the Glory, Amen.    It’s been a beautiful day,    Ella Jane, Bonita & her 3. Chidlren came out for a little while,    Nellie’s head & neck have been troubling her,    I pray Oh God of Love & Mercy Thou Will heal her & if she isn’t converted I pray You Will help her now.    Bonita was laid off from her work & Ella Jane is suppose to go to work a couple blocks from home for the O’Neil Co.    I gave each of the children a dollar & they have 

Mon. Mar. 22. 1954./ Page. 3137./ 1. eggs today./ Well, I did my washing today.    Was a fine morning but clouded up & has got so thick    a heavy mist came for awhile, but, now at 9-p.-m. it isn’t as cold as this morning    it was cold & raw.    Radio says rain or snow in morning    & Elbert went to Huron & got a nice mess of fish & they sure tasted good    I wish Nellie had some    she’s feeling so miserable,    I’m so sorry,    the others don’t know What real pain & how hard it is to endure,    if they only Knew Jesus.    All the shops & factories are closing done & thousands of families are in trouble,    no money to pay there payments or buy food for elders or children,    the bible has fore-told us,    but most people live worldly lives and now when things begin to tighten up & there is no money to pay for there cars or homes or pay bills of any sort or buy fuel or food or cloths, it’s terrible    & in Michigan they have had soup lines & bread lines for almost a yr.     maybe it less or more & in California    & the Ministers Children will soon be coming home,    they can’t get work to keep them.   God help us to cling close to Thee & do Thy Will in Jesus name. 

Tue. Mar. 23. 1954./ 2. eggs today./ Been a fine day, but me am to weak.    God will lift me up & fill me with his Spirit & Power & strength soon    I’m some better & am trusting & believing    was to weak to go to Church tonight,    hoping for tomorrow night as there will be meeting all this week.    No letter from Audrey today,    I hope all is well among them.    I did get a letter from Eleanor Clark,    We use to give Lida “her sister” fruit & fish & now she’s worrying about there being gone the trees & bush fruits.     I have just wrotten a letter to Miss Mc.Govern & a card to Nellie & one to Audrey & Henry & Inez. Hunt     now it’s late & I’ll have to fix fire & go to bed.    wish I could have had the strength to go to church,    but I know they will pray & God will give me all I need.    Glory, Glory, Hallelujah    I Praise Thee Jesus for all things Amen.    Ernie was here after school & Dolly came    The gave me 50 cents. 

Wed. Mar. 24. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Well, I’ve been to weak to go to Church tonight    couldn’t work today.    Elbert’s work to hard & is so tired,    I have an upset stomach tonight.    I pray Jesus, thou will help me to do Thy Will & give me strength in body to go to Church,   I thank Thee & Praise Thee. & pray Thou will keep me all the way.    I need Thee more & more each day & hour.    Audrey sent a card & I was glad to hear they were all as well as usual,    but I hope Nellie & all are better, bless us & keep us close to Thee & all of Thy People    I do thank Thee Amen.    It rained last night or early this morning, about 2-30-a-m.  it’s at it from N. East tonight    cold rain & the wind’s not to warm. 

Thurs. Mar. 25. 1954./ Page. 3138./ 1. eggs today./ The radio reports some twisters & some tornadoes    6 dead in one place & they thought we were going to get part of it    Wind’s been strong & puffy & is still at it, even though the stars are clear & bright.    I’ve not been able to work all week    have that stuper feeling     head to heavy as if I’d been dopped    if only there was some one human to help me    my right side rist feels & looks as if it had been gripped & the left one also, by a strong hand    & my the lower part of my bellie as if it had been punched in several places in aline across me,    it’s miserable & I pray God Will in Jesus Name put a stop to What ever is the cause of it.    I feel I can’t go on in this way,    there ought to be some one to help me, but I don’t know who,    Jesus Thou Knowest & I’m calling on Thee for help,    God of love & Mercy, help me now.    I thank Thee & give Thee all Praise & Glory for ever & ever, Amen.    Wish I were in Church tonight    I do pray God will bless them & that they will come back & pray for me again be-fore Rev. Frank leaves.    Lots of things happened in Wind storm today,   13, tornados reported today & they said there were to be several in New York State, tonight,    I just got this report tonight at 10.-15 p.m. 

Fri. Mar. 26. 1954./ 2. eggs today./ Only a card from Audrey,    Well, some have colds & most of them are as well as usual.   I’ve been bad for 2 days,    but as soon as God gets me healed up inside I’ll be O.K. again,    I am shaking all over from washing up the dishes    I gave Elbert 5.00 for a little food & to pay light bill & I hope he can get some meat at Brodes in the morning.    Cloudy half the day & looked as if we would get a tornado late tonight,    we are hoping to get fish tomorrow    & if Nellie & the children come I hope there will be enough for them & Audrey & Gertie perhaps    It’s colder tonight    wind’s been raw & cold & more so tonight,   Wind’s was S. west & went to N. West this. afternoon.    Oh God, I pray for Thy cleansing & filling of Spirit in Jesus Name,    I’ll give Thee all Praise & Glory forever & ever, Amen. 

Sat. Mar. 27. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Been a nice day,   Elbert went to fish house & got 40 fish    he cleaned them all & he took 8. up to Brode’s & we hope if the girls come, to give them some, tomorrow.    Looked stormy again tonight,    it was starlight & clear at midnight & about 1 or 2-a-m    clouded up again & wind blew in puffs,    eased off again tonight    it’s cloudy now.    We had fish & they tasted so good, but my stomach has & still has a terrible sore spot, & all this week I’ve been to sick to hardly do athing,    Elbert’s done most the work,     Thurs & Fri  I could hardly sit up   seemed 

Sat. Mar. 27. 1954./ page 3139./ 1. eggs today./ as if I’d faint inspite of me once in a while    had to fight it off, & pray pray Jesus would give me the needed strength,    but I don’t leak quite so bad,    queer how I didn’t all day last Sun. & in the evening I staid dry untill I got home again,    it took all the strength I had.    Sister Oney sent me a card asking me to Sunday school,    they don’t Know or understand how much I’d like to be there,    Oh God I am trusting for a complete healing in Jesus Name.trusting & believing.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus, Amen.    No mail today.    Elbert has spent all but 1.36 of that 5.00

Sun. Mar. 28. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ We had some showers this morning    then sun came out several times & it shone most of the afternoon    wind was south west & went N. east & then the lower current was N. east & clouds going toward the N. east    I do hope we don’t get moved or torn up again or hurt in any way again    Snyder’s had 8 cars there & they were pilling the last years tornado limbs & wood in to piles & they burned most of it  5 piles    & they have about that much more to do some other time.    fires are still burning.    We listened to Sermons all day & evening & I have had to bad spells to-day    have to fight to keep from fainting.     I’m standing on God’s promises  trusting & believing for my healing to continue & for strength,    & I do thank & Praise Thee in Jesus Name, Amen.    No one  came near us today    I hope they’re O.K.

Mon. Mar. 29. 1954./ 1. eggs today/ I felt as if I couldn’t hardly sit up at times today,    but after dinner I set the bread & baked 2 big tins of brown & 2 small tins of bread.    I feel all tuckered.    Yesterday was a real Spring day, “but Sarr’s rooster crowed all day, so loud & strong”    & after midnight it began to rain, then sleet & then snow & then sleet & rain with ice in it.    the trees are heavy with frozen ice & snow,    limbs hanging low & whipping     Duetizy bush hanging clear down over the well pump,    it’s is another bad storm with tornadoes in Indiana & same others

Mon. Mar. 28 [she means 29]. 1954. /page. 3140./ 1. egg today./ Radio said.    I got Buser but he was cut off,    so lines are bad to.    I thank Thee Jesus we don’t have to be out & have a warm place to stay & enough to eat.    God help those with less & some with out anything & subjected to the weather    Oh God help us to do Thy Will fully & free in Jesus Name I ask,    I thank Thee & Praise Thee Jesus Bless-ed Pure True & Holy, I thank Thee for all things, Amen.    Ground covered with snow & wind’s freshening at 11-p-m. & Elbert said it seems to go right to the marrow.    his back has pained him so bad since 2 or 2-30.-a-m.    Brodes gave him a nice boiling piece of beef,    I need the broth so bad,    my body’s buzzing from head to toe    I do need something I don’t get & if there was only some one to do things & wait on me for a little while.    We received 2 U.S. Postal card from Inez,     her mother is in the hospital & so she & Helda & Inez’s girls are taking turns looking after her, poor soul.    but we all have to go some time,    I have been thinking of them so often, since Feb.     & I wrote her a card, but she’s been so busy,    I pray God will help her & hers & I thank Thee Jesus.

Tue. Mar. 29. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Been quite a nice day after the terrible puffy wind last night.    & there is something phony around here.    Sounded like Elbert jumped off the food board into the bed so hard it shook the house,    I still don’t know what it was,    he looks guilty at times & he looks scart sometimes & there are times he turns so white a-round his moth & nose    & he likes to be misterious    he has practised cat walking, & can do it real well, but he does tell takes at times,    he’d like to believe I don’t know the things he does    & I sometimes wish, I didn’t, but God does show me things,    I hope Elbert will change his ways be-fore it’s forever to late,    God help him I pray in Jesus Name.    We received a typed letter from Audrey today  & she is so worried & so am I about Martha    Oh God help us to know how to help the others, to come to Thee.    It seems at times as if my heart will truly break because of the verious ones who just won’t listen to God’s word.    I received a letter from Wyatt’s also saying they received my 6.00 & used it for the radio &. 1.00 was for the booklet to be sent to Dears.    Well, you just can’t trust ((it would seem)) even the Christians    help us to be truth even as Thou are Jesus.    I feel so often as if I can’t go on, as if there isn’t any one to trust & I don’t know what or Why people just have to snoop,    I detest it.    May God help me.    We had sun a little while    everything has & is partly yet, covered with ice.

Tue. Mar. 30. 1954./ Page. 3141./ ___ eggs this days./ the shrubs have lost some of it, but the trees have a lot of ice yet.   Elbert says it’s a little warmer tonight at 9-30-p-m.    I’ve been listening to Rev. Buser,    he had a good sermon tonight with several Hyms.    I thank Thee Jesus for all things & trusting for complete healing,    Rev. Wyatt said they are having a special prayer for me,    I pray I will feel God’s hand on me,    I Praise Thee Jesus,    Wind died out & its quite outside tonight.    I found a screw driver in the cloth closet & a belt on the side cleat.    So now I wonder about that,    it was from sewing machine drawer. 

Wed. Mar. 31. 1954./ ____ eggs today/ The last day of March, & ground still covered with ice & snow.    Bill Snyders & a lot of there’s had a bond fires in the lot between them & us Sun. night     & Bill was out there untill after 1-a-m trying to get it all burned & cleaned up     & Mon. it was covered with snow & still burning,    isn’t all done yet.    Bill looked like one of the night riders out there with a big fork walking & poking.    Well, I wrote to Red Cross. & for gas tank,    Rev. Dears, Mrs, Haslet, Audrey, Mrs. Rev, Hance & Inez. Hunt.    Oh, I’m so sorry I have failed to send Mary Vodovich a card    I haven’t any cards fit to send but I’ll try to send her a nice card & a good note with it,    she’s lonesome & sent me a short note,    God bless her I pray,    & I do hope I can have her with me for a while this Spring.    I’m terribly weak in body,    I managed to wash my rags & nose rags & I’m tired, Oh, so tired,     Jesus help me I believe Thou will strengthen me before another day,    I thank Thee Jesus.    Elbert went to Huron & wasn’t gone long.   no fish.   & his back has pained him all day.    Oh God help him to come to Thee.    I thank & Praise Thee for all things in Jesus Name    I saw a few wild ducks today & a few days ago also.    

Thurs. April 1. 1954./ 2   1. eggs today./ Well I didn’t get anything much done today.    Elbert went to Huron & got a nice mess of fish & his clothes all dobed up with fish slime so it will have to go to cleaners.    Well, I received 3 books on the bible, but I haven’t found anything, that is” any thing new for that’s what I crave.    Oh Jesus Keep & help me in every way & be with all Who need Thee so much    I thank Thee more & more each every second

Thurs. April 1. 1954./ page. 3142./ 1. egg this day./ Paul Buser, Rev. Daniel Buser’s Son & he did a very convincing talk or sermon on the hour of comfort to-night His father being called for a few nights on revivil services in ____.    Paul will be preaching in Vermilion all this week,     God Bless Him & his efforts,    if only all the young folks would try to live & do as well What a different world it would be.    I have been drying rags    it’s a tiresome job.    It’s been a beautiful day    sun all day, but there is quite a little snow yet    wind is cold & rather raw.    Elbert took down the wire fence We had in red coop or cottage, we use to call it & getting ready to put up fence for hen park.    I do so wish we could get the house fixed up so it wouldn’t roll from east to west every time the wind blows,    broke one of the ceiling boards beside the Chimeny & loosened another.    & there are other places just as bad.    I’d like to have it stationary so we could paint paper & put some floor covering down, that wouldn’t be so hard to wipe up & Keep clean,    this way it’s terrible      & the shingles, flop up & down & some stay up & some tore partly into.   I pray God will take care of us to the end,    & I thank Him & Praise Him & give Him Honour & Glory He’s truly worthy.

Fri. April 2. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ My  I was talking to Elbert & he took what I said the wrong way.    I told him I didn’t mean it that way but he’s worrying & says maybe if he went & left me I’d be better off    but I couldn’t be,    we need to help each other,    there’s no one to take care of us among the relatives,    for the young folks don’t even want us to call on them, let alone staying with them.    We were not brought up like that but my other brother & my sisters are like that    no room for us old folks,    Well I received DeHaan’s book & two from Dr. Wyatt    one the work of Demons & the other the flaming sword.    Sun shone most all day & it was windy from the S. West, & tonight winds N. West,    I finished my washing & 3. prs. socks & 4 nose rags for Elbert    I starched both of my dresses 2 towels, 1. dish towel, some rags & wool skirt I use on my pillow & 3 of my shirts & 1. under skirt,    I only washed one dress    I did the other one the other day.    I feel so weak & bad.    & Elbert’s back is terrible,    he can hardly get up or down.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all Who pray for me & pray Thou will bless them fourfold & I don’t know what sort or class of demons are trying to hurt me, but I do pray Thou will rebuke any & all demons that are trying to harm me     & keep me close to Thee in Jesus Holy Name I ask    I thank Thee.

Sat. April. 3. 1954./ Page 3143./ 1 eggs today/ Felt so bad I didn’t get up untill 2. p. m.     Elbert don’t feel very well either    his back hurts him so bad     & so we didn’t get much done only the daily round.     I do hope I’ll be able to get our soon,    I do wish so much there was some one to come & help me get a little sewing done I need so much, some house dresses, one for Sun & my coat fixed over a little    It’s queer with milions of people in the world & relatives I’ve helped somuch    & not a soul to help me just a little.    Nellie, Bonita her 3 children, another woman & her eldest son  a boy about 12. years old, came tonight to get a few evergreens    & they took a doz or 15 & just said thanks,    & Nellie ask if I had the cherry table & said Ella Jane wondered if it was O.K. yet    I never have told her she could have it, the table.    I did say I had thought I’d have it made into a chest  & maybe give it to her sometime,     but, they act as if it was hers & sort of demand it’s all right    it was broken in the tornado,    Elbert put the pieces together & put them in the grainery,    they want anything I have that might be able to make a greate gain, like the stamps Ella Jane took     & they are bold    I pray God will teach them before it’s to late to love Jesus more than earthly things & to love those who have loved & done sacrifice many, many times for them    yet they would take all you have if they could.    Oh God, help us to understand    I pray Thou will rebuke Satin & help them to love as Thou did love us in our Jesus Name I ask & I thank & Praise Thee forever & ever, Amen    It’s been a nice day but cold wind,    the wind blew hard all night & eased off today, but it’s still real cold & fire feels good.    We have some woodchuck twice on Berry hill;     there is still some snow in patches here & there. partly cloudy.

Sun. April 4. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ WE didn’t get up very early,    I didn’t get up untill after dinner    then Mr & Mrs Haslet &Mrs. Keegan came in with Anna & Marrian    “her birthday is ____ she’s 74,    & we had a good chat on the Bible & our differances of thought     then Elbert sliced graham bread biscuits & I opened pickles & made tea    & Elbert got out cups & saucers bread & butter plates & knives & forks, cream & sugar & we had a lunch &

Sun. April 4. 1954./ Page. 3144./ 1. eggs today./ Visited some more    & then they went to church,    I feel so much better when they come    May God bless them & all the Church folks who are trying so hard to live & learn of the Lord    Oh help me to be cleansed & filled & able to help in His work in any way I can through His strength & Power, Glory Glory, Hallelujah Praises to God & Jesus & Holy Ghost.    It’s been a nice day,    that is, sunshine but a cold penatrating wind & quite strong.    I thank & feel better.    I saw a hen pheasent & Elbert heard the male North of hous.    Daffidils are budding out & I am anxious to go out to look. 

Mon. April 5. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Well I sewed my waist to my dress up & how I got it put together wrong, I don’t know    now I’ll have to take it a-part & do it all over.    I cooked one meal & washed the dishes up & sweat like rain;    Elbert got his check & went to Vermilion & spent most of it for food,    it sure seemed good to have some fresh vegetables & meat     & he got hamberg at Brodes this morning.    No mail, only his check.   & it’s been a nice day    cold wind nice cold sun.    Elbert heard cock pheasent. & he got the hen park fence done    & now he has to fix gate & we can let hen out in middle of the day.    I thank Thee Jesus for my healings & trust for strength so as to be with the others for worship    I Praise Thee Jesus & hope to testify soon again for Thee Amen.  

Tue. April. 6. 1954./ 2. eggs today./ Well I started to get ready to rip out what I did Mon. but didn’t get hardly started    I looked for my garters for my corset & found them & by the time I had done some scratching & cleaned out one end of the dresser draw, Elbert was back from Huron,    He got some of the wash rags, red & lavender & yellow,      so he’s going back in the morning & change the red & get light green or pink & then he’s going to fish house & to the Dr’s    he’s got several bones or vertebras out.    I do hope I can get a little done on my dress.    I put new string on door & the things that hold dresser draw from going in to far put back & some things put away.    I put clean sheets on Elbert’s bed & aired room    & he got the most of the dinner & the supper,    I made Johny Cakes & got sweet potatoes on to cook    I put away the eagle stamps. & a few other things.    We had quite a number of showers & it thundered & lightened & the frogs are Crocking loud & the blue birds singing loud & in Idaho the had 6. tornadoes & it’s to hot here today & also in Wisconsin.    Elbert mailed card to Audrey    I saw a big flock of geese going toward the lake.   Myrtle is in bloom pretty flowers size of Voilets & about the same color,   the green leaves are glossy & dark green.

Wed. April. 7. 1954./ page. 3145./ 2. eggs today/ Well, I thank Jesus for taking care of us    it was 80 degrees today & the bread sure raised fast & was good, Elbert said,    he got rye instead of graham, but it didn’t taste like rye or look like it,    I thought I’d look at the bag, but didn’t.  I mended 2 corsets & have one more to do,    one is old & the one I been wearing is old but, when mended I can wear them a little more     I got several odd jobs done,    it was to hot to work.   & Elbert took off his heavy union suit & put on Spring suit    he’s been sneezing, but says he didn’t feel cooled    I pray he wont catch a severe cold.     Henry crowed when she laid her egg today.    Elbert has fence all up & has gate ready for wire.    Well it’s getting ready to storm    clouds are thickening & it’s lightening & I can’t get Rev. Busers sermon     so much static    so I pulled the plug & storm’s getting bad    the wind is blowing, thunder is severe    sounds as if it hit the earth with a vengence    house felt as if it almost lifted several times,    but, I prayed most all night for all of us and God’s children, for the deaf, dumb & blind & bed ridden     & I wondered if the sever blast was to remind us of the bombs, of course it wasn’t nearly as bad as that will be.    God of Love, Goodness & Mercy, I thank Thee in Jesus Name for my salvation for all the wonderful healings & keeping Power  Glory Glory Hallelujah  We Praise Thee for ever & ever Amen.

Thurs. April. 8. 1954./ 1. egg today./ Elbert has done odds & ends today  just a little at a time,    it’s been so cold today after being so hot Wed.    Elbert went to Vermilion yesterday morning & to Huron & got a nice mess of fish, some catfish, perch & pike & we had some for supper & he had some for his breakfast & we had some for dinner & he has some left for morning.    We had just vegetablesoup for supper & I do thank & praise God for His care of us.   Brother & sister Dear were here for a few minutes before supper    they said they couldn’t stay,    so we talked & then they left to make one more call, before going back to Huron to prayermeeting     neither of them look-ed very well & I wonder    maybe they don’t have as much to eat as they need,    they have to pay on the car.    I do pray What ever it is, God will help them.   & help me to help.    I ironed two dresses today,    I sure have to get one or two made,    or else, it’s going to be to bad.    I praise Thee Jesus & pray for strength & my eye sight.   I thank Thee.

Fri. April. 9. 1954./ page. 3146./ 2. eggs today./ Well, I got the washing done & I do thank Jesus for the strength He has given me this day,    We received no mail today.    I stopped in the middle of my washing & swept the kitchen & then finished the washing.    Elbert got us our supper & before we had hardly started on it a car drove in,    it was Mr. & Mrs. Yuntz & Mrs. Bowls,    Yesterday Brother & Sister Dear & they brought a pat of Highcents from the Brothers & Sisters of the Church, lavender flowers & ribbon & gold & silver tinfoil, crushed in shape, gold on the out side & silver inside around the pot.    Well they came in to visit & we had a good Visit,    they got me telling them Visions I’ve had & they want to hear them & stayed untill 9-p-m,    they are all God’s Children    We talked about Church & they told me what had been going on & about there going to Parma to some great meeting    & the minister prayed for alittle boy who was terribly crippled    his hands & arms & leggs & feet & fingers & toes & body all twisted in all manner of shapes & God heared & Jesus healed that Child right there before there very eyes    & it was as normal as any other child Praise God, Glory Hallelujah, Wonderful Wonderful Jesus ,    the same yesterday, today & forever Amen & Amen.    We had prayer before they left & Jesus hears & ans. prayer     Elbert did several things out side    got the park gate done & let the hens out for a little while & then he put them in before 5-p.m. as it was getting cold,    snow’s been gone for a few days   wind’s been puffy,    it was bad once this morning early, but only for a few minutes  Praise God,    He Keeps us & saves our souls,   I thank Him & Praise Him for ever & ever, Amen. 

Sat. April 9. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Well, Nellie Ella Jane Bonita & the 3 child-ren were here tonight,    I’ve worked all after noon to get my corset done & I dried & folded all those rags     next week I do hope to make progress on my dresses.    Tomorrow is Palm Sun & the 18th is Easter,    I hope I can get some shoes & another hat,    I’m so sick of this one;   they the children

Sat. April. 10. 1954./ Page. 3147./ 1. egg this day/  like to come for the ride & they are full of vim running jumping & playing indian.    & Ella Jane want to know if she could cut a piece off the leaf of the cheery table,    it sure wouldn’t last long if they once got a hold of it.    It’s terrible to want what belongs to some one else & the bible says it’s wrong, but they only believe part of it & they say they don’t believe the way I do,   my way is crazy, to trust fully,    Oh God help them before it’s to late,    it’s frightening for Nellie says she believes we should trust with all our heart, soul, mind & strength, but we have to have a Dr when we are sick    & Jesus said that was sin for it was unblief.    Marci’s Aunt believes & Nellie thinks she’s crazy;   such a world.    Martha sinking in sin & no one doing a thing about it.    Jesus What can I do, What can I do.    I love them & want to help them.   I thank Thee Jesus    Thou hast saved my soul, & keep me but my heart achs for all those Who know Thee not.    I Praise Thee Jesus. 

Sun. April 11. 1954/ 1. eggs today./ Palm Sun.    My bowels haven’t moved today & not very good Sat.    I had a cold when I woke up,    Elbert went up to gas station & got Smith’s black cough drops & he gave me a cup of hot coffee    I drank the lemon juice before he went & coffee after he got back    I got up about 1-p-m.    he had cooked all the fish & some potatoes & carrots & eat what he wanted & so I at a fish & some potatoes    he gave me a small piece of toast, after I drank the coffee this a-m.    Well I’m free of the cold Praise the Lord    but my head achs,    if only the bowels would move.    Help me Jesus, I thank Thee.    Been nice day    it rained after 11-p-m. in showers untill 8 or 9a-m, some heavy showers & puddles are still in the road yet.     Audrey Bill & Jean came & stayed about & hour & took Elbert’s blankets & 3 suits of heavy union suits home to wash,    she said she’d see or look at some house dresses for me.    Audrey took another vine & some voilet leaves to start.    Elbert saw Hauffman when he was getting cough drops & he talked to him a few minutes,    he ask about my bird     Elbert told him it was dead & he wanted to bring me some parakeets & I was glad Elbert told him I didn’t want

Sun. April. 11. 1954./ page. 3148./ 1. eggs this day./ Looks like rain again today & tonight more so,    hope the wind don’t blow hard.   I didn’t get the table cleaned up & it did look terrible & so does all the house but, I don’t have the strength to use in legs arms or body    & no one to help me,    Elbert don’t feel able to do much & he hates to do anything more than he just has to & he has to cook if he wants to eat,    wish I could, but every thing I could do has been put off on me, untill now I can’t & I have to take a lot of slams, but God knows sees & hears & when I’m ready, I ask Him to take me & I believe He will,    Glory to His Name.   Bless the Church folks  Jesus & give them & extra blessing for their love to me,   I thank Thee Jesus.    Oh Jesus if I only knew how to get Martha & Merlin back together & to Thee, but I’m sure Thou can do it with out any of our help,    Oh, I pray Thou will Jesus, Blessed & Holy.   I will give Thee all the Praise & Glory, Amen.    We saw a big flock of geese Sat. & we hear the pheasent & see the wood chuck every few days.    I thank & Praise Thee for all our many blessings Amen.

Mon. April 12. 1954./ 1. eggs today/I felt so weak & miserable today I could hardly stand on my feet but I ironed 5 work shirts & his sleepers pillow slip & cover & washed the dishes & started supper    then Elbert had been to Huron & took a treatment & his back was paining him so bad,    but I just couldn’t get supper    I had biscuits ready to fry, so he took over & fried them & heat up the beans & fried cube steaks & warmed potatoes & made tea    my arms & legs are so tired    if I could only have some one to do the few little things for a while untill I can get my strength again.    Help me Jesus I pray   I thank Thee.    Elbert cashed our checks & & got the butter & meat & I can’t send the money to Wyatts this time   We are not cought up on the money we borrowed from the coal money yet,    so it makes us short on the eats.    & some how I can’t seem to go with out the little things I need    Elbert did out his wash, except his union suits 3, & 2 big cotton blankets.    Audrey was doing them.    Been a nice day.    I thank Thee Jesus & praise THee for all things Amen.

Tue. April. 13. 1954./ Page. 3149./ 1. eggs today./ Well, Elbert went to Vermilion & I did a little cleaning & wiped up the floor & fell & shook & bruised me some & I cleaned the chicken & got it on to cook    Elbert bought chicken backs, neck, ribs & rumps,    he brought ice cream & 3. Easter cards & 6 cans Chicken noodle soup,    we cook rice & add to it,   it’s a light supper.    I gave him 5.00 & he must have spent it & some of his.    & Now the car has to have new springs in front $20.00 unless he has to get a whole new set.    seems we can’t get a cent a head for cloths & shoes.    Elbert did a little work about yard & then he tried to clean strawberry patch,    he got half of it done,   his back hurts him so bad & his head’s been bad    I didn’t get any sewing done but if I’m still alive tomorrow hope to try to sew.    I have to have a dress    mine are just rags.    It’s been a nice day    wind’s little chilly but frogs have been croaking for a week or so & birds are happy.    I should be, but am so weak,   I feel like crying,    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all things & trust for strength.   Received letter from Mrs. Day this morning,    she said Mr. Day died Feb. 1. & Harry Jr. is working in Youngston, & she has been in hospital & had tumor removed & is feeling lots better now.    I pray God will Keep her in the right path. 

Wed. April 14. 1954./ ___ eggs today./ It’s been a fine day partly cloudy, but quite warm.   Received letter from Audrey today.   Seems John Fulton is cruel to Joan & she’s expecting her baby in June,    Wish Martha would go home & let Joan come & she could take care of Joan    she’s a little girl & doesn’t know as much as a lot of girls her age & then to be kicked & beaten by a big fellow like John,    I pray God will take a hand in it & put them both right with Jesus.    Bill & Jean get along so well together, but don’t belong as yet to the Lord.    I haven’t done much today,    took care of rooms & washed dishes & feel as if I’d like to run off to the highest mountian top,    I’d need some one to serve meals & wash dishes & do the washing,    I’m so tired of it all, over & over again.    Elbert went to Huron, but no fish.    I hope he mailed my letters & cards.    I thank Thee Jesus for my blessings & pray for strength to rise above this weakness in Jesus Name strengthen my faith & give me that which I’m so badly in need of, I thank Thee Jesus for ever & ever.

Thurs. April 15. 1954./ page. 3150./1. eggs today./ Well I received a card from Mrs. Haslet, Easter Card. with a picture of Jesus Kneeling in prayer & I feel He has encluded me in prayer that I maybe filled with the Holy Ghost & praise Him in spirit & be made Whole in Him & my soul & body.    I’m glad she love me & prays for me & I pray God will rebuke Satin & his evil spirits & make Elbert & Joe & all of us Whole in Him,   I thank Thee Jesus,    I’m waiting trusting & believinig,  Thou Knowest,   take away all my doubts, I pray Amen.     I washed my rags today    seemed as if I couldn’t & I called on Jesus many time & He has lifted & strengthened me.    He is wonderful & loves me more than new hats & dresses,    it’s nice to have something fresh & new, in the body, soul & spirit & to show His new life in His resurrected body & Spirit of Jesus,    Oh. God, help us to be able to go & testify our love, faith & trust in Jesus.    I’m so glad I bleong to Him & hope He’ll give me strength to go to Church & bless Him with my soul & spirit forever & ever Amen;  Glory, Glory, to His Holy Name.    It’s been a nice Spring day with showers & sun-shine & quite a warm breeze, from the S. West.    Elbert’s back & right arm & shoulder are paining him    he’s been sawing & moving some sticks & boards that’s only good for stove wood.    I thank & praise Thee Jesus for all Things.

Fri. April 16. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Good Friday.    Elbert’s been sick since last night    his back arm & his stomach,   he has sit around most of the day, for it’s rained most all day & has been dark, quite dark & is still raining & the’re has been 7 tornadoes in Florida & Alabama, Georgia & Carlina & they were looking for one in the Northern part of Florida tonight.    I thank God we escaped,    it’s a terrible thing to go through,   it will soon be a year & we are not straightened up yet.    I’ve felt terribly bad all day & have-n’t done much,    mended my old dress & washed the front door curtians    I hope to try to clean the east window & curtians tomorrow if possible.    Rain drops are such big sorrowful ones & it’s dark all day & tonight & I wonder if Sun, it will smile or still weep for all the souls who are lost & far from home,    Oh Jesus, the older we get the more we relize & wish we could do more to gather them in as Thou wished for Iseral. 

Fri. April. 16. 1954./ page. 3151./ 1. eggs this day./ I thank & Praise Thee Lord, God of Hosts in Jesus Name, for ever & ever Amen.    Some how I’ve felt as if I were just waiting for some word from somewhere as we did before Frank’s mother died.   I hope Inez will write,    I know how busy it keeps us, when some one is sick & we have to be on the go.    We received a card from Mrs. Keegan Marrian & Anna for Easter   two rabbits & Easter egg with one rabbit sitting in it & looking out of a hole in the side, with a nice note inside (Just an Easter Hello! That is ment to express more thoughts & good wishes Than you’d ever guess.    Sister Keegan wrote on the back saying she hoped we’d be feeling better,    that she though of us so much & would be seeing us soon again    & May our risen Saviour Bless you two aboundently on Easter & ever after: & May God bless them each I pray. 

Sat. April. 17. 1954./ ____ eggs today./ Well I finished washing front door & the storm door & the glass in both,    it’s nice to see them bright & clean again,    but it made me sick & Oh so tired,    I wish the other Windows & wood work was clean but it will have to wait untill I or maybe some one else can do it      the Kitchen is so terrible dirty & the house shirted today on the West side.    We received a letter from Inez saying her mother was much better & they took her home & then took her over to Inez & Henry’s home,    Hilda went back to Cleveland & Keneth went to Florida, some change     I’m glad Mrs Robinson is feeling so much better & it will be easier on all concerned,    I received a card form Mrs. Keegan Marrian & Anna     that was Fri.    but Miss. Clark sent a card & letter today.    she isn’t very well & Mrs. Day has told her I wrote her a letter, so Miss. Clark wrote right away.     I’m sorry she isn’t well,    she says her sister isn’t a bit well either,    Well it’s been a windy day & the wind is strong & puffy tonight.    Elbert has been trying to get weeds out of strawberries & he set a post for the rambler rose that stood in front of hen house, Frank’s rose.    Hen forgot to give us & egg today.    I thank Father, Son & Holy Ghost for Love Salvation & Mercy. Amen.

Sun. April 18. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Jesus rose today,    Christ is risen & I am so thankful    He loved us so much  Glory, Glory, Hoasana to His Holy Name forever & ever, Amen.    Easter Sunday Cloudy all day    not even a glimps of the sun    rained in light showers most of the day & at 10-p-m thundering & lightening & starting to rain been quite cool all day     everything’s getting green out side.    I thank Jesus    Thou art & ever will be & art the same yesterday today & forever. Glory Glory Hallelujah to our King Amen. 

Mon. April. 18. 1954./ page 3152./ ___ eggs today/ I praise Thee Jesus for my healing   Oh Jesus, Thou are wonderful and have been so kind to me in so many ways,    I pray Thou will help me to be worthy of Thy mercy.    I washed out my rags & a change of clothes & fell down again today. after I was done    Elbert went to Huron & got a big mess of fish  perch, pike, catfish & a white fish,    he cleaned them all & took enough to Brodes for a double mess & they gave him a hen Sat. for our Sunday dinner,    so turn about’s fair play,    Rue Sarr came & brought Elbert about 8 more fish & left Ernie to stay with us untill his mother come home at 5-p-m.    Elbert went up to the highway & called Audrey    she wasn’t home so he called Nellie & Bonita answered  & said they would come for there fish,    Nellie was going to teacher’s meeting      & Bonita to some other meeting & Ella Jane & Bonita’s 3 children came visited of few minutes & then took fish & were on there way home again    I have my closes dry.    & Elbert fried the fish for supper.    I didn’t eat very much    my stomach has been so sore all last week & so far this week,    I pray God will in Jesus Name help my stomach to take care of the little I ate & not let it hurt me at all    I thank Thee Jesus & give The the Praise.    I also ask that Thou will lay Thy hand on little Mark & over night heal him so completely they will all be surprised.    Oh Jesus, I’ll give Thee all the praise & thank Thee & give Thee all the Glory forever and ever Amen.    Elbert’s terribly tired to night.    It is lightening & looks as if it would storm again tonight.     Ella Jane stopped to Audrey’s but she had a headach,    the itch on her head’s troubling her again.    It cost Elbert 30 cents to call them besides cleaning all the fish.    I pray God will help him to be His     he’s had enough of this life     Oh I thank Thee more than I can express in words for all things. 

Tue. April. 20. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ I was out & sat in the car awhile this after noon While Elbert tied up the ramblers to the post he set yesterday    wind was fresh & from the north east & a little chill in it if you are standing still but I wasn’t out long    I hung my nightgown out & it felt damp when I bought it in.    Elbert went to Vermilion this morning & got a little food,    he talked to Miss Clark,    she was catch-ing a buss to go to her brothers funeral & she said it had made her heart bad & he saw Mrs. Goll but didn’t get to talk to her.    Elbert has to go to get a new set of springs on the car in front ($20.00)    Well, he changed the locks on front the 

Tue. April. 20. 1954./ page. 3151./ ___ eggs today./ back storm doors & he put the glass in the grainery door & he’s carried my can out twice for me,    so he’s very tired & his back is paining him & his arm, has that catch in it.    Everythings starting to grow out side, & I wish so much I could get around & do a little so as to get the fresh air & sunshine,    I thank God in Jesus Name for my healing & hope to get back among those of His to hear & to pray with the others    I Praise Thee Jesus & give Thee Honour,  Amen.

Wed. April. 21. 1954/ 1. eggs today./ Elbert went to Vermilion, had to have the springs put in the car, then as usual some other things were to old & had to get them new so he came home     they said it would be 3 or 4-p-m. before it would be done, so he got a ride with Rue to Vermilion & payed His fare back on the bus & left the car there & forgot to have them look after the cause of gas coming in to the car, burnt gas.    I baked 3 tins & 2 small loaves of bread brown & white. & wahsed up all the stew pans & dishes & bread pans & now I got supper, half, & Elbert took it up & I’m so tired guess I’ll go to bed with out doing dishes.    I hope I can do a little work tomorrow,    but, I’m so tired tonight.    Well. I thank God for the strength He has given me & am trusting in His Name that He will go with me to the end,    Elberts so tired also & has gone to bed.    It’s been a terrible hot day 85 degrees they said, over the radio.    mostly sunshiny & a storng, S. West wind & hot.    The moon looked queer sometime after midnight, full moon or I believe it is and close all around it a ring of thick golden yellow looked about 2 ft wide with a deep orange, or redish orange ring about a ft wide around the other & close, edge to edge, looked so queer.    A few years ago We saw some White thin clouds here & there in the sky with, strips of the rain-bow as if they had been cut cross wise from the rainbow & laid onto the thin white clouds,    it was beautiful as the rainbow Wheel I saw to the North west, just this side of the trees on Sarr’s hill in the white frost in the air, that looked as if it was a 100 ft. up & down & cross wise.   a redish pink hub white spokes & rainbow went all the way round & clear to the other outer big circle     that to was one of God’s miricales    Oh how I love Jesus.    Jim Monagon, “Martha’s son”  he’s in the service in Kentucky & we receive a nice note from him this morning & he’s coming home in 2 weeks & says he will 

Wed. April 21. 1954./ Page. 3154 ./ 1. eggs this day./  surely come to see us,    we will be glad to see him & I pray God will win him to Him, through some one of His children    I thank Thee Jesus.    I sent Audrey 4.00 money order & a note & I gave Elbert the last 5.00 bill I had for food & only have 1.00 bill left.    Well we had a letter 15 from Inez & 16th from Miss Lida Clark & 17th   one from Mrs Day & one from Jim Monagon today,   and now I’ll have to dig in & write before I get to far behind,    I should write to Johny & Marcie & Bonney Bell & Joe.    & tomorrow’s Thurs.    I love & Praise Jesus. Amen. 

Thurs. April 22. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Ella Jane’s birthday   she’ll be 35 yrs. old. today and I didn’t get to even send her a card, a yr. ago    she & her mother & I guess Bonita gave me a pyrex coffee pot & some very prety birth day cards but I don’t get out to buy any thing & so I haven’t sent her anything & I can’t send to each one & it isn’t fair to give one & not the other.    It’s been hot today, but not as bad as Wed.    Elbert went to Vermilion & got his car & has to go back Sat.   they for-got & sent 2 pieces just alike & so another trip. & take apart & put in the new piece    about 1. hr work or so.    When a car gets old it costs a lot to fix them up,    he don’t know if it will be 40.00 or 50.00 & I hope it won’t be that much.    We are so short for food & cloths    Elbert paid the light bill 1.50 today.    I walked out to the toilet & scratched weeds & grass off the pink & white sweet peas & off the lillies by the well pump    & then I went over where the big evergreen had fell down by the English walnut tree    it’s roots were broke off short, but were alive & had grown some new roots 2 ft or more long,    but we had no way to fasten it up & Elbert’s so tired,     so he sawed the tree close to stump & trimed branches off & put them on pile to be burned & cut body in 3. posts & carried them to the pile in the back of grainery,    the voilets are so pretty blue & white & the Myrtle is almost the same color blue as the voilets    we have 2 peach trees 3 pear trees & a plumb tree, in bloom.    I miss the evergreens & black walnut here by the house     the 3. spruce had grown so tall & wide.    & they are all gone now. & the Yellow Chineese roses are in bad shape,    & the posts around old toilet pit are all down & the trumpet & wistiera vines,     it needs a crew of strong men to fix things up & get them in order    lots of trees & lots of pieces of hen house laying on the ground,    it tireds me so just to try to walk around to see what we have to do

Thurs. April 22. 1954/ Page. 3155./ 1. eggs this day./ Well I didn’t even get a few lines wrote to Jim but must try soon to get it done.    No mail today.    I ought to wash in the morning.    It rained so hard today while Elbert was in Vermilion & it looked for some time as if we might have another tornado,    I ask Jesus to breake it up &. He did    wind was coming from all sides & clouds begin to roll round & round but they did break up & after Elbert come it poured rain with ice in some of it.    Elbert’s all tired out    he went to Brodes & got the fish & 1. qt. of milk for supper & we have 11 days before payday & I only have a dollar left for food,    We have the coal money, but I haven’t got all of that put back,    I borrowed for the repair bill last time, so we’ll have to get along some how.    I’m better in some ways if my feet were only so I could get around on them but they sure do torture me    feels as if I’m walking on a peg in balls of my feet.    Well I thank Jesus I can still get around & do a little & I’m trusting He will fix this water condition & my feet,    I still believe He will    I thank Him   will give Him all the Praise forever & ever Amen.    I would like to have gone to prayermeeting tonight.  

Fri. April. 23. 1954./ 2. eggs today./ Well I haven’t done much today, but Elbert has been to Brodes & to gas station & then he pulled out the stump of the evergreen in front of the house & cleaned up here & there & got a big mess of greens (dandelins) & I picked them over & washed them in 4 waters & cooked them for supper    took care of beds & rooms & helped with the meals & did the dishes    I’ve been to tired all day & so has Elbert.    Dolly & Ernie were here tonight & I gave Ernie the bread biscuits & he scouted around out side & found some robbin’s eggs    they were extra large one’s    he took them home,    he likes to come & run about & tag Elbert & ask question,    he was happy with the bread biscuits    they said they were so good & he’s been asking each time if I baked any of late.    I didn’t get out side today,    Hope I can get to sew before long    I’ll be with out a dress to wear about the house.    I got a little cold Thurs. & it’s been a more chilly air today than it was Thurs.    Christmas days are working out correctly;    Oh how I wish I knew how to help those who need Jesus so much.   Help me Jesus, help me now I pray & thank Thee a great deal & give Thee all Praise & Glory forever & ever Amen.    Been partly cloudy & rained early & up untill 9 or 9-30-a.m. Spring Showers & sunshine & the voilets are so prety & some of the trees are bloom ing Peach Pears & Plumbs.

Sat. April. 24. 1954./ page. 3156./ 1. eggs today./ Well I ironed my dress & petticoat & chair back cover,    felt to bad to do much today, just the rooms & bed & meals & dishes    but Elbert worked hard & is to tired again today,    but he has both evergreen stumps out in back & limbs taken care of & I told him which limbs to cut from the wild Cheery infront of the toilet & we cleaned up some of the wistiery Vine & trupet vine    & he got the wire off the old posts & is about ready to put in the new ones,    he cut some apple limbs, big ones & trimed them, & then carried away the brush,    then Ella Jane came, her mother & Bonita’s 3. children,     Nellie brought us some pie  a black raspberry (berries from her garden) & a pumpkin pie just for me as Elbert don’t like pumpkin,    I ate a lot of it,    been wanting it so bad.    I had started to make soup & so put in a little more filling & they each had a bowl of soup & pepper (green) & dandelions cooked, & sweet pickles & crackers & bread & butter & hot tea.    Children ran about & played & Ella Jane washed up dishes & Elbert wiped them & he was tired to do it,    they took a few flowers & before they went we got such a hard puff of wind with almost tornado force, only lasted few second, but frightened the children    they were sitting in there car & came flying for the house & couldly stay on there feet.    I hope they got home safe & with the car.    Dolly & Ernie came & got a few flowers & talked awhile & both told how much they liked the sermons for Easter & then how much they enjoyed my bread biscuits,    I’m so glad I can do something for them.    We Elbert & I had another dish of soup before he went to bed & a cup of hot cocoa,    he’s to tired to sleep.    I received another neck-tie from the handicaped boys & girls, $1.25,     I will give it to Elbert if he wants it,     if not I’ll give it to Jim Monagon when he comes.    I’ll have to send 1.25 for the tie.   Have to read fix fire & go to bed now.    Been a nice day    cool North east breeze      & after that hard puff wind felt like it had ice in it & the wind all died out.   We had White thick dew last night    We listened to Rev. Buser tonight.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all my & our blessing, Blessed Jesus Holy & Pure. 

Sun. April 25 1954./ 1. eggs today./ We didn’t get to church today but hope we can soon    Been queer day    partly cloudy very cool air & foggy,   thundered & lightened last night & rained untill most daylight.    We didn’t have any company today.    Neither of us feel very well.   We had 2 good sermons on radio.    I long to go to Church & Pray God will help us I thank Thee Jesus.

Mon. April 26. 1954./ Page. 3157./ 1. eggs today./Well I managed to get the clothes washed & Elbert hung them    the big pieces out side    they were damp,    air’s been fogy all day & it rained in showers,    then sun came out,   wind North east & it shifted   backed up & then went N. east a-gain    real Spring weather, Cold nights.    Elbert went to fish house dipped fish & they gave him a few    enough for Brodes, 2 a apiece (6 of them) & he gave Bill Snyder 8, & Bill gave him 47 cents to clean them,    he gave Mr. & Mrs. Douglas 4 all cleaned & I cooked enough for dinner & supper    & he had Mrs. Brode put enough more in the ice box for 2 meals & she gave him 1. lb hamberg.    I’d liked to have given Audrey & Nellie some, but we didn’t have money enough for telephone call.     Well I feel stronger tonight than usual after washing    I got two meals all so today.   some ones stealing our building blocks,    they are half gone.   Not even a card from Audrey,    I wonder what’s the trouble, but will have to wait,    maybe some one will let us Know.    A Mr. Slowcome came to ask about buying the moulder sand     & he wants the top soil also, “he said I might as well sell it I couldn’t take it with me When I died.    I don’t want anything to do with him.    Two other young men was with him,    they went out & looked at the hill;    Well, I Praise God & thank Him for my healings & all I have for saving my soul & guiding me helping keeping me.   Glory to His Holy Name forever & ever. I love Thee Jesus.

Tue. April. 27. 1954/ 1. eggs today./ We received a card from Audrey    she’s working something about card Co. & cards & said she can’t work fast enough to suit the boss, so expects to get her walking papers    & she said Monogans were expecting a call at 4-p-m from Jim, so he must be home by now.    Well, Elbert’s been sick all day & tired out,    I know how he feels    I feel that way after I do the washing or do a little cleaning or wipe up the floor,    he looks sick tonight.    I’ve been to tired to work today,    I did clean up the table & put on a clean table cloth,    it’s been mended, but it’s clean.    & I thank God for the strength He has given me & all the many blessings He has given me,    I pray He will loose us from any demons of Satan & keep us close to Him.    Oh God, in Jesus Name I ask & I thank Thee forever & ever,    May all Glory be Thine.    It’s been a showery windy day,    the wind has a chill in it that I can’t just describe,    Wind’s South West & quite strong.    I believe Ernie took Elberts night bottle,    he said he didn’t but when I said it was gone, Helen ask, was it one with a handle?  it was.

Wed. April. 28. 1954./ Page. 3158./ 1. eggs today./ Frank Babcock would be 72. yrs old. today.   Dark Day with the sun only peeking out a very few times,    this after noon cool breeze, North east,    & some one is taking all the building blocks we had piled up in the back    it’s really vexing.    We received a letter from Audrey today,    she’s going back to the sewing job.    And it’s Merlin’s mother that’s causing Martha to do the things she does    & Merlin & his mother are in Kayhoots,    seem queer a man of today sticks out his pouny ches & puffs & snorts & hasn’t got sence enough to last him up a short hill    & he thinks he’s so smart    Well, if I were Martha, I wouldn’t do the wrong things    then in one way or another I’d make him Whine.    Oh God, help those two & you can do it in a way that Will make them both repent,    I thank Thee Jesus Blessed Jesus. I didn’t get up untill noon & I didn’t do only house work.   & Elbert got dinner & supper.    Oh Jesus, I thank Thee for all things & for a better understanding of Thy word, Amen.     Once more I feel stronger in body & thank Thee forever & ever Amen. 

Thurs. April 29. 1954./ 0 eggs today./   I got up late but got at my room & moved the chests out & the trunk & all the blankets & things on top of them & clean-ed all the dust & repacked & put them all back    & Elbert took the rugs out & swept & cleaned them & brought them back    & I’m so tired, was sick all night & didn’t eat untill supper time & Elbert’s been sick also & hasn’t felt like doing anything either    he thought it was his stomach & bowels,    Well, I don’t know what it was unless it was some caned tomatoes we ate    What was left, was foaming in the morning.    We ate some warmed up potatoes & ground beef, with water, salt & pepper added.    I still don’t feel just right & neither does Elbert.    No Mail today.    Was Cloudy all morning & sunshiny this afternoon cool wind    grass was wet all day.    I praise Thee Jesus,   Thou are wonderful    I pray I & we will be Holy Thine in Jesus Name, Amen. 

Fri. Aprile 30. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Well, I was out in the back yard twice today    takes to much strength    my feet are so bad & eyes,    but God is able & Jesus is able & I’ll get fixed up by & by,    We listened to Rev. Buser tonight,    they have changed the time, turned clock one hour a head    I’m so sorry they can’t get up as early as they want & keep Gods time.    I thank & Praise Him    He’s the same & Jesus time is the same    Oh help us & keep us ever  close to Thee, I thank Thee Jesus.    I’m still hungry to Know Thee better Hallelujah, Hoasana to Thy Holy Name for ever & ever Amen

Fri. April. 30. 1954./ Page. 3159./ ___ eggs today./ Been a nice day   cloudy & a light shower this morning, S. West breeze & there is a chill in the air;   The voilets are just as thick & beautiful & the Myrtle in the back yard, a blue carpet;    the back where the apple trees are & were is full of briers & poisen ivy    I hope we can Kill them.    Some of the apple trees that are laying down are full of blossoms    the gooseberries are in bloom also. & pears & plumbs.    If we could have some help we could get cleaned up, but no help,    & we, don’t know where to get any one,    seems wages have been so high that even if a fellow’s out of work, he wants a small forturn to do just such a little you could hardly notice it.    The concrete blocks are walking off;   half of them are gone.     Oh it a terrible place to live in today; God help us; 

Sat. May. 1. 1954./ 1. eggs today/Well Elbert went to fish house & got a big mess of fish & dressed them all & we had 4 for dinner & 4 for supper & there 15. left besides    he saw Rev. Dear & gave him a doz. or so    he did a little around the yard & I got dinner   wiped the floors & chairs & washed dishes & ironed, darned & mended & I really played some of the Edison records & find that some are gone.    Bill, Jean’s man & Elbert took the rest of the broken arm “of the Victor arm”, off the maine part & put the Edison arm on, but I only have 9 records of Edison left.    well, most of them are good but I do hope I can get the other arm as I have lot more of Victor & Clombia’s & church hyms on them to play that I like so much.    Been quite warm wind with a heavy shower this after noon.   Wind all died out tonight.    They have been having a heavy earth quake in the mountains in Atnthens Greese for 2 or 3 days now & over 150 known dead & 2 towns wiped out & in Texas in 2 places & 3 other States they are having tornadoes yesterday & again today    & they are looking for the bombs to start falling any time,    They found thousands of soldiers laid pilled up in several caves, over in the islands & they are still fighting, God help all to do Thy Will.   Jesus I pray Thou will forgive me my sins & keep me close to Thee & fill me & heal me in Jesus Name, Amen.    I pray for all the countrys,    We have all sinned. Oh Jesus.

Sun. May. 2. 1954./ Page. 3160./ 1. eggs today./ Well, its been a rainy day with the sun coming through a number of times, with some strong wind easing off & coming again all day    & they said over radio 4 or 5 more tornadoes were in the making between midnight & morning in western part of Ohio & Indiana & 3 other States,    I pray God Will in Jesus Name, have mercy,     We had enough & I thank Him it was no worse, but pray We be spared from any more,    my head has been so bad today & I sort of stumble around,     feel as if I were on a rough sea.    No one came today.    & I wasn’t out side Sat. or today.    Wish I had the arm for Victrola so I could play & sing or Whistle the church Hyms.    I am still trusting for a complete healing & I am better in some ways    if only I was ride of the water leak so I could go to church.    But I thank Thee Jesus I’m emproving & Thou will see that I am healed & Filled with the Holy Ghost      & I pray Elbert will be converted & healed & filled Amen.

Mon. May. 3. 1954./ 1. eggs today/ Elbert got up & washed out part of his clothes,    we had dinner,    he got his check in mail, so he went to Vermilion & got the groceries & paid $20. on his car, half of it (I pay 20.00 of car bill & that isn’t the full bill, he paid 52.78 for food & (that is) car repair gas & food & food we run in debt for (52.78) thats more than his check & he had 1. & some odd cents left,    I can’t see how we can get along,    I nearly starve now,    he can eat most any thing but I can’t.    I have 1.00 I can give him now, & when my check comes, I’ll give him 20.00 for his repair on car & some to buy meat, my half on food is 22.41 as he figures it.    I give him 20.00 for car, save 20.00 for coal, 7 for Church & I’ll only have $16.00 left for meat untill June 4. 1954.    Well, I did part of my washing while he was gone & feel all in.   & he has felt bad all day,    I had to get up at 4-a-m & fix a cup of tea & drank cup of milk, & now I have to drink milk before I go to bed    I have a buzzing feeling & sweat like rain,    I pray Jesus will help me.    I did dishes   Elbert wipe them.    Rained some today & has been cool all day    Wind S. West & strong,    Sun warm when it shone.     Dolly Daniels Hellens Sarr’s grandaughter came to ask for flowers    she said she wanted them for a carage for Muffy    that she was getting married, but the lillies of the Valley

Mon. May. 3. 1954 / page 3161./ 0 eggs today/ are not out & there isn’t any thing else.    I thank Thee Jesus for Thy tender Love & Care & pray & thank Thee for my healing in Jesus Name.    I love Thee Jesus & pray for strength in body & I know Thou art able to do all things & trust & pray I will be worthy,    I Praise Thee forever & ever, Amen. 

Tue. May. 4. 1954./ 0 egg today./ Well I mended & didn’t get one union suit done    got 6. suits to mend  3 heavy  2 light weight & 1. B. V.D.    dark most of the day & my eyes are bad    got 1. pr. socks done,    Well, maybe I get more tomorrow God Willing,    Elbert didn’t work out side,    winds so chilly so he made soup for dinner & fried hamberg & the left over sweet potatoes for supper    I took care of beds & aired room as usual & did the dishes & dried my rags & folded them & now I’ll read & go to bed    & thank Jesus for the strength he has given & all the other things which are many.    He is a wonderful Jesus    I hope I can be found worthy in His sight.    We received a letter from Audrey    she’s back at her old job & she’s glad,    but Merlin & his mother are still stiring up a mess,    I never could see how people do like to fight,    if they would only follow in Jesus food steps & find something worthy to do,    it seem like real ignorance to me.    Martha alway liked peace & happiness    I pray God will take a hand in all there affairs & straighten things out    Oh Jesus rebuke the evil & change things to Thy Way,   I thank Thee forever & ever Amen.    New Cresent Moon tonight & star light    got real cold last night & they got 10 inches of snow in Minnesota & lots of wind & water in Wisconson & Misuri & tornadoes & trouble every where & Bible history coming true.    

Wed. May. 5. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ WEll it’s still damp & cool,    air feels all most a mist in it.     I finished darning socks & my stocking & baked a loaf & 1. big tin of white bread & biscuits & 2 tins of brown biscuits & got dishes all done,    now I read & go to bed.    Elbert went to Huron & paid for the butter he got    went to fish house, but didn’t get any fish.    he hasn’t felt very well.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things, Amen & Amen

Thurs. May. 6. 1954./ Page. 3162./ 1. eggs today./ Well, I finished Elbert’s Spring & Fall suits & one B.V.D. suit     now I’ll have 3 heavy suits to look over & they will more than likely all have to be mended,    but I think I’ll try to sew on my dress next & try to get that done.    I’ll have to wash & mend the other old ones tomorrow so to have a clean one for Sun.    I’m glad I’m getting the mending cought up,    my eyes are bad yet,  but am trusting all will soon be well with every part of me.    Been partly cloudy, fresh breeze all day    dies out mostly at sun down.    We see that light, we saw twice before over on the lake bank, playing across the sky, untill a plain went over     then we didn’t see it any more & we are wondering if its O.K.    No mail today.    Mrs. Brode gave Elbert 3. beef ribs & he cut some meat off & ground it for dinner & boiled the rest for soup,    that is wonderful & I thank THee Jesus for answeering prayer,    we needed it so much.    I sent them a nice tin of graham bread biscuits & Elbert said she seemed very well pleased.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things    help me to get fixed for Church soon, Glory to God in the Highest,    I love Thee Jesus.    Grass & weeds a growing fast.    Elbert’s been trying to get enough ground turned over for a few potatoes.    The Man that had a garden over on Sarrs hill last yr. is plowing it again this yr.    I hope we can have a few fresh tomatoes this year & green beans, cabbage & cucumbers.    I’d like some shoes to walk around in    the heels on these are to small. 

Fri. May. 7. 1954./ 0. eggs today./ Well I just felt so bad,    I couldn’t work    I did even sew on my dresss   it was to dark all morning and up untill 2-p-m,    then I washed out the hand towels in the wash basin took care of bedrooms & did the dishes & cooked the dinner    & Elbert fried the fish for supper,    I didn’t get much all day    feel tired out & weak & brainless.    Elbert’s complained of his back & hips, but he went up to fish house & dipped fish & they gave him a good mess of catfish,    then, after dinner he chopped wood awhile    Then of all things he tried to mow the front yard & tonight & don’t feel able to sit up,    but I rubbed his back.

Fri. May. 7. 1954./ page. 3163./ 0 eggs today./ good & he’s in bed & now we both been talking about Jesus & the wonderful things, He does do,    Oh such wonderful things “miricals” so wonderful it’s hard to believe, even, when they are done right before your own eyes,    Oh, He’s truly the best & Dearest Friend I ever had or any one could ever have,    I thank Thee & Praise Thee for all things & pray Thou will help me to help others.    I received a prety card from Mrs. Eva Keegan today    they “she, Anna & Marrian” haven’t been very well & she said they were thinking of us & wondering how we were.    I sent Audrey a card today,    Elbert mailed it in Huron & he’s talking of going to Huron in the morning & asking Mrs Keegan & her 2. & Mrs Haslet & Joe to come to dinner or supper, tomorrow night. to eat fish.  

Sat. May. 8. 1954./1. eggs today./ Well, another day gone    Elbert don’t feel very well,   he’s been trying to spade a patch for a few potatoe cutting,    I don’t know if he will try to plant any thing else or not,    he does a little here & there,    he burned one rubbish pile or brush pike today & has 3 or 4 more to burn.    I hope I get some slippers, yet, so I can walk a round out side,    I’d like to get more fresh air.    Well I got my dresses washed & one ironed,    feel rather weak & not to sure on my feet.    Just gone done dress ironed when nellie & Ella Jane came  in    they brought me 2 little baskets of beautiful pansies big flowers all over them    if we can only get them in the dirt.    & tomorrow is Sunday.    Mrs. Baldwin & Mr. Baldwin & there eldest son Tomie bought the house across the road from Nellie’s, & thought she was going to be happy near Nellie & her family,    she hasn’t lived there only since last summer or Fall & 2-a-m. Wed or Thurs. morning they called Ella Jane & Nellie & they call the Fair View Hospital & Ella Jane & Tomie took Mrs. Baldwin over there,   she has enlargement of the heart,    they had a time getting her in the car & getting her out, but now she’s where she will be cared for untill the end of her time    she seems to be in a very bad condition.    Ella Jane & her mother were over to see her Fri.    They didn’t say any thing about Mr. Baldwin & I wondered about it,    they have been so happy together.    Bonita & the 3 children were over to Johny’s & Marcie’s & so they came to see if I was O.K. & brought me a big bouquet of Liliacs lavender & white & 2 baskets of pansies.    I gave them 3 sheets, we use blankets year around & Ella Jane took my measurements for a house dress & she made them same as I did 46 in bust 48 in hip & length 34

Sat. May. 8. 1954 / Page. 3164./ 1. eggs this day/ inches skirt length in back 31. in. in front.    she’s going to see if she can get me a house dress.    We had a shower of little ice balls, clear as glass    sky looked so bad,    I stood & watched & prayed    clouds were going several ways all at once but Jesus broke them up & took them away before Ella Jane & her mother came,    it’s cold at night & warms up some in the day time.    Elbert mowed a little,    he’s going to take old lawn mower to a man in Vermilion, who said, if it would work he wouldn’t charge him for looking it over.    Well I have to read then go to bed Praising God & Jesus for all our many blessing for His Love & Protection.

Sun. May. 9. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Well we had some callers just when we were eating supper,    We were talking about going to church to & Bill Valentine  his wife & baby came to talk with us about getting a part, or, an acre of our ground on South East Corner & I am going to see if I can let them have it for a small a-mount & perahps use the money for bedding & clothes & to fix the car up better.    I pray God will help me.    They went back to Church & we got dressed & went    Rev. Dear did the preaching & he gave us a very good sermon,    Elbert was with me.    Sister Haslet & Joe & Eva, Anna & Marrian were there & Sister Oney & her families & some young folks Southerners    We had a good service & altar service to.    Sister Haslet had a light stroke & isn’t intirely over it yet.    She was to church & loved me so,    I pray God Will in Jesus Name, heal her of all that’s wrong with her & help Joe to turn to Thee & Give Eva & her two charges faith strength & courage.    I do thank Thee Jesus & for my healing also.    I love Thee Jesus    Sister Dear took her Mother’s Day Corsage off her coat & pined it on mine    Oh how much I thank Thee for there love to me, bless them, strengthen there faith & Power through Thee & bless there efforts    help them all who are in the Church to be a blessing to Thee. Amen.    We have to plant the pansies tomorrow, some where.    It’s raining in heavy showers,    it rained all way home. 

Mon. May. 10. 1954./ ___ eggs today/ I went out & help Elbert a very little in planting the pansies.    I picked 2 bunches of pansies off the plants & gave Mrs Brode &

Mon. May. 10. 1954./ Page 3165/ 0. eggs today/ a nice bunch & Georgie Snyder & her mother a bunch & I gave the young folks that was here Sunday  Mr & Mrs Valentine, a bunch & to them, I gave the granite pans & covers.    Well Georgie told Elbert she had, had a heart attact, her mother had 3. strokes & it was so bad she don’t know even her own folks.   she gets up & they dress her & she walks around, but thinks she’s in the hospital & she don’t know where she is.   God help her.    Elbert saw a flock of bobolinks & this morning they were happy & landed in Apple tree.    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee.   I love Thee & believe Thou will give me strength in body & soul    Last night the moon had a golden circular around it & outside of that it had a perfect rainbow allway around it    Oh so bright & beautiful.    Jesus Thou are the Wonderful One.    

Tue. May. 11. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Well, I pieced a [wanas?] out of old overall legs, today for Elbert    wont look any worse than the one he’s wearing,    I didn-n’t get it all stitched    hope I can do it tomorrow & get some done on my dress.    Elbert’s had headach all day & it’s rained most of the day both heavy & light showers    & the wind clouds have been going from most all directions,    I’m trusting God wont let them touch us a-gain.    Last night the moon had a very light yellow haze around it about 2 yards wide with a deep orange around it 18 in. wide.    the pansies freshened good.    Elbert’s back & hips pain him so bad     I’ve been rubbing them at bed time.    Sun shone through between the showers Spring Weather    I thank & praise God His Word is True & I thank THee Jesus for Keeping me    I long to do more to help in Thy work, Amen. 

WEd. May. 12. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ I wrote a card to Audrey, Inez, Eva & Kathirne & letter to Welfare aid for aged to see about selling a piece.    I washed today & washed a cotton double blanket & all of Elbert’s clothes except his shirt,    he hung them out for me    it was a bright suny day with damp air.    No. mail, only our checks & the check back on that powder (2.95)     Elbert got hamberg of Brodes for our dinner & he got most of the dinner.    he went to Huron & cashed the checks,    I gave him 40.00 for food & the payment on car & can’t put away any for coal this time.    I saved 6.00 for church & 10.00 for gas & same for Ella Jane for my dress & 2.00

Wed. May. 12. 1954/ page. 3166./ 1. egg this day./ I promised Joe Haslet & a 1.00 to her for eggs & tooth powder & I’m broke a-gain untill next mo. & it will be about the same again, for he can’t pay all the car bill this time.    I thank Thee Jesus & pray Thou will keep me safe all the way Amen. 

Thurs. May 13 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Gertie’s birthday   she’s 66./ Well Elbert went to Huron early & I was just starting to dress when Jim, Jean & Joan knocked at the door,    I looked out & ask them to wait untill I could get dressed    they went out & looked around the back & came in & had a cup of tea a hamberg on bread & some Jelly & we visited for 2 hours    I gave them each a pt. of jelly & Jim a pt of the Strawberry Jam,    he said he would take it all the way back to camp & wished he had a loaf of my bread to take also.    I gave Jean & Joan the last 2 cake plates,    they were Frank’s mother’s & then I gave them some tea saucers of different colors,   I had for years.    they are China.    Well, Jim says he’ll be back in Aug. & will come to see us,    he’s thinking they may have to go acrossed to fight    God have mercy, he has already learned from the old Minister that preaches & teaches them quite a lot of good lessons, Praise God in Jesus Name, He answers prayer.    Well we had a good visit & Jim kissed me goodby,    the girls said they’d drive out again.    Elbert came just before they left. & Jim wanted to see him before he went,    Jim’s going back in the morning, he’ll be going by me on the buss on the main highway,    Poor Jim,   I love the children & feel so sorry for each one of them.    It’s been a beautiful day.   sun all day, cool breeze & a cross section of long wind streaks.    I baked 1. tin & 1. loaf of brown bread & 1. tin & 1. loaf white bread & I’m tired.    I was out in the yard for a very few minutes twice today    Elbert went to Vermilion after dinner & bought $18.39 worth of food and necessities. & paid $20.00 more on the car. & he still

Thurs. May. 13. 1954./ Page. 3167./ 1. eggs this day./ has some to pay & has to have something done yet in the engine yet,   that’s $40.00, he’s paid,    car is getting to be a dead horse    Oh, if we could only have another new one now.    No letter from Audrey yet. & I hope for some letters or cards tomorrow.    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee forever Amen.

Fri. May 14. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Well, I sewed a little today this afternoon. making Elbert a jumper out of demming patches, raglin pattern,    I cut it after his old ragged jumper    I have it over half done & haven’t got enough patches.    Well, anyway I have the satisfaction of knowing I haven’t forgot how.    I’ve had to stop so often because of the thread    it’s so rotten & breaks every few seconds.     I’m so tired,    John Snyder came early to his grainery & tool shed, across the road  little south on the otherside of road.   he started the tractor & been drilling in fertilizer all day    he left 5-p-m. & told Elbert he was coming back tomorrow so he’ll be making a noise with the tractor & no sleep for me after that.    so I’ll have to get up & see if I can get a little on my dress & iron one in case some one comes in Sun.    I ought to wipe up the floor.    It’s been a fine day,    wind rather cool, but sun all day.     No mail today.   Elbert went to fish house    got such a big mess of fish,    he cleaned what he wanted & gave the rest uncleaned to Helen Sarr.    he didn’t seem to want to call anyone,    Well, I don’t like to have him clean them, after he goes & gets them, for all the others,    they did say, they liked them all cleaned.    they did bring two small pies & they were good & I do know it takes time & money to make the pies & gas to come for them,    We use to clean them & then take ’em clear over to them    We did it for a long time, but we are older & don’t have the endurance any more    Elbert’s tired out after her goes & gets the fish & don’t feel like cleaning ours.    I thank & praise Jesus for all our blessing and may all Glory & Honour be His for ever & ever, Amen.

Sat. May. 15. 1954./ 1. eggs today/ Well, I been feeling sick all week & had to lay down for a couple of hours late this after noon.    Elbert fixed me some toast & I went out side for half an hour while Elbert cut out some dead limbs out the evergreens.    I swept & wiped up floor & I just couldn’t iron my dress,    Well maybe I’ll feel

Sat. May. 15. 1954./ page. 3168./ 1. egg this day./ Mon.    I sure am all in tonight,    It’s been a fine day.    Elbert has cut & split up fire wood & hauled some he had pilled in front yard    orchard oreoles are here & they are such pretty things,    I hope they stay,    there has been some every year & once they had there nest in the mock orange bush, by the north east side of the grainery     & the red, or cardnals, had there nesxt in the Duetzy bush by the well pump & the rens had there boxes & the blue birds & canarys were in the bushes & rose bushes & the brown thrush by the post, in the corner of the park where I had entwined the rambles & the catbird in the apple trees & the meadow larks & bobolinks in the field    the robbins & black birds have been trying to take over the evergreens,    the female evergreen that Elbert straightened up has begun to grow & looks good.    We have 3 nice young trees    we thought we’d transplant one where the big one fell the second time & Elbert cut it up,    it would been coming good, had nice new roots but he didn’t have it braced up right    moon’s over half full.    wish I could work outside a little every day & get the fresh air.    I thank Thee Jesus for taking care of me & if heaven isn’t my home what will I do,    Oh Jesus.    No letter or card from Audrey,    I wonder who the trouble maker is,    Ella Jane was coming back & she neither come or wrote.    Well, my conscience is clean, hope they can say & know there’s is also.    I hope none are sick.    Jean & Joan said Audrey was working     I know she will be tired & maybe not feel like writing.   Queer World.

Sun. May. 16. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Well it’s been a nice day with south wind 5-30 or 6-p-m    big long black clouds from west & south W.    I have sore spots all through my body from under my shoulder blades clear down all through the bowels & rectum tonight,    then Nellie, Ella Jane, Bonita & there 3 children came     they had buns & weiners & spread & Elbert made tea & they ate brown biscuits & ice cream & then Elbert dug up 2 Black walnut trees   2. buckeyes or more & wild cucumber & wisteria vine & I gave them a loaf of brown bread & 3 of Elbert’s fried fish, box & half of Walkins soap powder & 4 or five glasses that had had weiners in.    Children & them to drink out of pump.    We are both very tired.

May. 16. Sun. 1954./ Page. 3169./ 1. eggs this day/ & miserable    I have rubbed his back & hips with alcohol & terpo & he’s in bed now & I wish I was in mine.    I believe Jesus has touched me again & that He will clean me & help me to understand,   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus & pray Thou will rebuke Satan & all his demons & free me of anything that has ever belonged to him & help me to know how to Keep free.    I Praise Thee & love Thee Jesus Pure & Holy Amen. 

Mon. May. 17. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ My wedding annaversary 34. yrs. to-day.   We moved here Aug. 16 on Cousin Georgie’s birthday.    she’s been gone 2. yrs. now.    Well I Praise God & Praise Jesus for all things for my healings & for this one    I’ve felt better, some, today & I mended one old dress & put patch on the dirty dress & stitched the one I have started on the hips,    “had to take off couple inches on each hip”    then I stitched belt on the skirt & now I’ll have to stitch waist & bast it on belt on skirt & bast sleeves in & try it on    & then maybe I can finish it,    takes me such a long time.    I know now how mother use to feel when she said her fingers were all thumbs & she didn’t have any strength to lift her arms to work & sew & that she was so glad I went ahead & done so many things that were getting to be a chore for her,    I’m so glad I could do those things.    We often think, when we’re young, that we do realize, but now I know we do not,    We truly do have to learn as we grow.    & when we are to the place where we can’t do things as quickly & as good as we use to, that’s the time we begin to realize & when this one or that one says “in not so many words” that we have to do a little here & a little there, even if we just haven’t the endurance or strength, they don’t know,    may God help them.    Well.  I do more than I feel able to do,    it doesn’t help me any, as far as health is concerned.    Well no letter from Audrey today or any of the rest.    I must try to write to Marry Vodovith.    It’s been a nice day   partly cloudy as it was the day we were married.    The old fashion spice bush & Lillies of the Valley fill the air,    it’s wonderful the things God gave us.    some of the flowers don’t look as if they will bloom.    Back yard is a terrible sight.    doesn’t look like home.    I love Thee Jesus & hope I may be found worthy,    I wish so much I could visit with Martha.    It’s terrible all the things the rest think & say & maybe I’m just as bad. 

Tue. May. 18. 1954./ page. 3170./ 0. eggs today/ Elbert did his washing & then cut & up small pieces of wood    his clothes dried good out side,    Today he’s feeling punk,    he went to Huron,    N. east wind & no fish    they didn’t go out,    So Elbert cut wood & did few odds & ends.    I tried to sew, but didn’t get much don e.    Mr Plato came in to see if we had taken out the insurance & I told him & he said I’d have to write to Mr. Copley & he’d send a man out to take care of it,    so, I wrote the card & have it ready to go in the morning,    Elbert got 2 yeast cakes Mon. & 2. again today & only one good one    so he’s taking them back & will mail the card & a couple of money orders, one to Henry Field for bulbs & one to Necktie organization Cripples who make a little money selling mens ties.    The world is in a bad fix.    Jesus will be coming before we know it.    I thank Thee Jesus for all things, for my healing & saving my soul    I pray Thou will help me to Praise God in Spirit, strengthen my faith & help other to come to Thee, I ask in Jesus Name & give Thee all the Praise Amen.

WEd. May. 19. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Well, the insurance man came & it cost me $11.40 for the policy for a year & I gave it to him out of the coal money.    seems as if I’ll just never get that coal money put back   20.00 for car repair & 11.40 for insurance.   (Mr. Copley the manager came)  he said Mr Platto had told him alot about us & I think he came to see what kind of people we were & how we had to live,    he seemed a nice & conserate sort of person    answered all our questions & then told us a few things we didn’t know about taxes and insurance for today.    I haven’t been worth my salt to-day.    I darned 4. prs. socks for Elbert while I told storys to Erine,     Rue brought him about noon or a little after & he was here untill 5-p-m.    gave us 50 cents for keeping him,   he had a cold & sore throat.   I gave him 2 anacins & 2 Smith brothers cough drops,    I hope he will be free in the morning of his cold.    No mail today.   We hung night clothes out & they felt quite damp when I brought them in    Oh, God help me & help Elbert.    I love & Praise Thee. 

Thurs. May. 20. 1954./ Page. 3171./ 1. eggs today./ We started on the new tank of gas yesterday.    Well I tried to sew, didn’t get much done, but maybe if I can keep at it I will get a dress by & by.    I have the skirt & waist sewed together, that is, basted in.    looks O.K. now so I’ll try to get sleeves basted in & a piece basted around neck, then bottom of sleeves pocket & hem & buttons & snaps.    I ought to wash out the rags tomorrow,    don’t feel as if I have the strength but maybe I’ll make it, if I can get started.    We got a card from Audrey,    all’s well, as far as she knows, Praise the Lord     I wish all was or is well with there souls.   God help them.    I felt so sick & dizzy headed to-night,    I wanted to go to church tonight.    Jesus help me     I know Thou can & pray Thou will I thank Thee & Praise Thee for ever & ever, Amen.    Winds very cool   partly cloudy.    I was out to toilet yesterday & today once    I picked a few lillies of the valley & pansys & sent them to Helen Sarr yesterday,     Ernie came on his bicycle, was in & out a couple of times, he ate a piece of toast & 2 slices pineapple.   I feel so weak today.    Well I bathed Elberts back with alcohol & terpo & he’s in bed.   wish I was in mine.     I pray God will bless each minister & there efforts & each one in the church & all the children & young folks. 

Fri. May. 21. 1954./ 1. eggs today/   I did out most of the washing & washed Elberts cotton double blanket,    Elbert carried the water & put the blankets through 2 waters & hung them on the line    he hung out a few other things,    they got dry & I got his blankets sewed together & his bed made up fresh    he turned the mattress over    I swept it on both sides    swept all 3 rooms & worked up the dust & now dishes are done & Elbert’s back rubbed & my rags most dry.   I Praise God for His care of me.    I thank Jesus for all things & for helping me to under-stand better than I did     but I pray for a stronger faith & more power spiritually & physically,     I’d like to have more use of my feet & body,    in other words I’d like to be normal.    I thank Thee Jesus & give Thee Honour & Glory & Praise forever & ever, Amen.     Sun all day, cool breeze, N. east but not so damp today     A card from Audrey Thurs. & light card today.    & Elbert paid it    he went to Huron this morning, got his saw fixed up & got a little meat,    he hopes to go for fish tomorrow. 

Sat. May. 22. 1954./ page 3172./ 1. egg to day./ Elbert went to Huron & got a big mess of fish & he cleaned them all & gave John Snyder 4. all cleaned, & his wife was in the car & never said a word,    John began to tell Elbert he would have plowed a little for him, only he’d been so busy getting his own done,    Elbert told him “so he said”  thats all right.    He called Mrs. Kegan & she said she was so glad for she hadn’t got to write & Mrs. Haslet was in the Hospital in terrible condition,    they are feeding her by injecting something in her blood & have a pump of some sort on her all the time, that pumps every so often     & Eva said she didn’t Know what was wrong    she had 2 ruptures & she looked as if she had a big tumor, perhaps that’s what they are pumping out.    I pray God will, in Jesus Name help her to overcome this difficulty if she can be of more service in the future to Him & to us & that He will give her faith, strength & courage, in Jesus Name I ask & pray for her & for Rev. Frank & Myself & Mark Harnish & I thank Thee for healing George Eddy Jr.     I pray for Ethel & her mother & family & all our relatives & Martha & Merlin & there families & Jim.    God help us in Jesus Holy Name to learn to do Thy Will.    It’s been a nice day   cool N. East wind    I did the ironing & baked 2 big tins  one big loaf & one small loaf of whole wheat bread & Eva & Anna & Marian came for supper & I gave marrian the little loaf & Eva one tin bread biscuits.    I re4ceived insurance pollice today    I don’t know if it is O.K. or not & will show it to Mr. Platto.  

Sun. May. 23. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Another beautiful & Nellie & the children,   they had 3 of Johny’s & Marcie’s, children with them Marcie Jr. Wesley & baby, Bonney Bell,    Johny was preaching some other place & Marcie had gone to the Hospital in Cleveland    she went on the Buss    We gave Nellie a big pan of fish all cleaned & salted,    they didn’t stay long & when they left Dolly & Erine came for a little while    Dolly picked a few lillies of the Valley & 

Sun. May. 23. 1954./ page. 3173./ 1. eggs this day./ then they went home & Erine forgot to take 2 old car jacks Elbert gave him, but he didn’t come in & say a word but ran out, picked them up & ran back & up the road as if he was stealing them,    he caught me up, when I said it aint & then corect it to isn’t) & he said, that isnt good Englishe to say aint,    I said thank you, I know & I’m sorry    I do make that mistake & then corect it right afterword.    We came in after they left & had a bite to eat & drank & have been listening to sermons, & Barnhouse is now preaching.    Wind was N. east & then died out before dark.    I was out in the yard a little While, sun was warm, but so White.    I do pray God will be with all His Children every where all over the world.    I thank Thee Jesus & pray Thou will soon take this cause of leakiing from me,    Oh I thank & Praise Thee    I pray for all the people of Thine on the other side of the world & all over the world & for the Slaves, prisoners & captives & those who have been wounded & crippled    I thank Thee for all things great or small.    I pray for Sister Haslet & Joe & that Thou will bring them both to Thee Amen. 

Mon. May. 24. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Well I haven’t earned my salt today    to heavy,    I got the insurance policy yester-day.    Elbert’s been spading & he planted a few beet seeds    he sawed & cut some light wood to & he’s to tired tonight    I been praying for Mrs. Haslet day & night trusting she’s better,    it will be sometime before she will be up again, but Jesus is able if she’ll just trust & believe,    I know He sees & Knows her condition & that He hears all our prayers & will do His Will & I pray all things Will work out for His good & Glory    I thank Thee Jesus & pray Thou Will rebuke satin & all his demons & make us clean for Thee,    help us & Keep us close to Thee for ever & ever Amen. Amen. 

Tue. May. 25. 1954./ ___ eggs today./Wrote letter to Feild Nursery    I sent for 6. bulbs & 4. carnations & they sent card & said I owed them 21 cents 1.00 for bulbs & 98 cents for carnations    they figure faster than they use to when I went to school.    been cool, nice sun    Elbert has planted one 94 ft row potatoes & beets & carrots.    Little old man was here today    he’s terrible deaf    we gave him 3 slices brown bread & butter & can of coffee & he was on his way    I received card from Mrs Haslet   she wrote May 20

Tue. May. 25. 1954./ Page 3174./ 1. egg this day./ & a letter from Audrey & I’m glad to hear how they all are.    World is full of sorrows & getting worse.    It got cold toward morning & was cold all day  N. east breeze.   We been seeing a strong light that shoots far into the sky, west of us. like a beacon light.    Well I haven’t felt right or well for a number of days.    feel heavy & thick headed.   I love Thee & praise Jesus, help us to understand how to pray & teach us Thy will & Thy Way. Amen. 

Wed. May 26. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ No work today    sorry I have neglected writting to Marry Vedovich  poor old soul there in the old peoples home & longing for her freedom     & I’m not able to go & get her or to take care of her     if she was here it would be so nice if each one would take her, if it were only for a few days apiece the church members ought to do that much for one of there numbers, but they gad all over & don’t want to be bothered.    God help us    I’d like to take for awhile if only I could, but Elbert thinks it’s terrible he has to do part of the cooking,    he told Mrs. Keegan he went to Huron work for the fish then come home & cleaned them & had to fry them,    What he didn’t tell, was, he eats most of them    he weighs 198 lbs.    I don’t know if I’m getting something in the milk or what makes my stomach hurt so bad & my bowels.    & I have a bad place in my left side for a week now    feels like something hard rubbing on my ribs.    God knows & I hope He will deal in His own way.    (beacon light on again tonight)  (cloudy tonight. N. E. breeze)No card from Eva Keegan today but a letter from Fields Nersery    they send back my order with some of there add. & said bulbs & carnations were on there way.    & a card from Miss. Clark   she’s in Broadway taking care of her brother    he’s quite ill she says, & she’s been with him 4. weeks now,    & she quite well,    I don’t know where Broadway Ohio is.      & I received Card & letter from Sister & Brother Dear, it was to both of us.    She was telling about the nerve in her hip & leg____ & having arthritis in her arm (it’s her vertebras out of place, God know & I pray Jesus will put the bones in place & strengthen them & keep them normal & keep Mrs Haslet    give her strength & power to overcome through Jesus We thank & praise Thee for all things.   Oh Jesus keep us true I pray & I Praise Thee.

Thurs. May. 26. 1954./ page. 3175./ 1. eggs today./ Well I bake bread white & the whole wheat & I’m so tired,     then Dolly & Ernie came in to spend the after noon,    Elbert went to Huron but the fish boats did-n’t go out.   so he wasn’t gone long.    I mended my old dress & I hope to wash out a few rags & maybe a change of clothes tomorrow    Elbert thinks he’ll go to Huron if the wind don’t blow for fish & to Brodes for milk & hamberg    I’m so tired tonight.    Well the beacon light is going, that’s what we call it.    I got the bulbs & the carnations today    a card from Miss Clark from Broadway   one from Wings of healing   & card from Mrs. Keegan telling us Mrs. Haslet is coming along fine & a card & letter from Sister Dear, Rev. Dear & Naomie.    They are going to see Faith graduate 500 miles away & she ask me to pray for a safe trip there & back & for Paul & his Wife Norma, who are starting home from California this week end.    She also said the Dr. said, it was only through the Grace of God that Sister Haslet was spared    she was on the operating table 3. hours. & had two ruptures & her intestines were twisted & caught in those ruptures.    & they didn’t tell the cause of the terrible bloat.    I praise God & Jesus,    He takes care of His own   Glory Glory Hallelujah Hallelujah, Amen.    Partly cloudy & cool breeze N. east & Radio says Chicago (the City) is looking for a big tornado, they had one on the out skirts, this afternoon ) & one in 2 southern states also.

Fri. May. 27. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Well, I did my washing today & Elbert hung it out side & it all dried,    he went to Huron & got a big mess of fish & cleaned them all & gave Brodes a mess & she gave us 1 lb. hamberg.    & we put 12. fish in her ice box.    Elbert carried the water.    No mail today.   & it was a nice day  hot sun but partly cloudy with South West wind, quite strong.    I put my Cameilus begonia bulbs in a pot of dirt today.   I washed the door & all around the slop pail & the cupboard doors & hope to wipe up floors tomorrow & next week I hope to get the blankets or some of the wool ones, washed.     I told Erinie I’d give him some bread biscuits & he went home & came back twice & I gave him 4,   he was sure happy.  I thank & Praise God & Jesus for answering my prayers.    George Eddy is pronounced well by his Dr. & Dr,  & seem surprised,   Now I am trusting for Mark’s healing    I know he can surprise the Dr’s & his parents also    I’m praying for Rev. Frank to & Rev. & Mrs. Dear.    she had such a pain (sciatic) & I’ve prayed along time for her & she wrote me a letter & said the pain was gone, Praise God from Whom all blessings flow.    I thank Thee Jesus Glory Hallelujah. Amen. 

Sat. May. 28. 1954./ 0. eggs today./  Been a very cool breeze & day partly cloudy,    Elbert fixed the dirt & I planted the carnations    I feel bad to buy a plant or anything, the call is so great for money for the need of the missionarys & the sick & hungry,    but, I did spend $2.19.    the lillies look as if they had been cooked     night are really cold & white sun is hot in middle of the day.    One of the hens is sick    only got two left,    they were in the tornado, one lays most everyday.    I darned one pr. my stocking, the knees are letting stitches go & so they will soon be done,    I was hoping I could wear them all summer & start on the others this Fall.   Elbert’s going for the milk & some fish he had put in the ice box, in the morning.    We have a whole week before we get Elbert’s check.    he has felt tired & all in for a few days & tonight, he didn’t care if he ate.    We finished the hamberg tonight for supper.    I thank Thee Jesus for our many blessings & praise Thee.  

Sun. May. 30. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Decoloration Day & we wont get over the graves.    Soon Jesus will be coming    I hope I can be ready & that all the others will be.    God help us soon. I pray.    We been alone all day, nice day, but cool,    we saw a poor old man, with only a top coat on his arm & limpiing & so Elbert gave a yell & called him & gave him some bread & butter & eggs & hot coffee,    he cried as he ate & when he got up to hand the dishes in, he ask if he could sleep in the old cottage,    it’s a wreck & so dirty but he said he slept under the railroad bridge last night & this would be lots better & he carried dry grass & put on the floor & put a big piece of soft card board on top & an old wool blanket & put his coat on & streached out & went to sleep    & Elbert went to Sarr’s & called State police to see

Sun. May. 30. 1954./ Page. 3177./ 1. egg this day./ if they couldn’t give him a better place to sleep & he said he’d be right over    he came & said he answered the dicription of the man they were hunting for that stole a car & left it up near the beer joint near 61. highway.    so he went out to the shed & woke the old man up & looked at his identafication card & a few questions & said it’s a younger man we’re looking for,    it said on his card he was 70 yrs. old    he says he has arthritis so bad they wont hire him to work any more     his hair is black streaked gray & he is a Jew,   I’m sorry for him,   he’s on his way to Chicago to his daughter & has walked from Cleveland.    he could hardly get up on his feet after he sat a while.    I pray he will rest some & get to feel able to walk or bum a ride tomorrow    maybe he will stay tomorrow if he’s to stiff to walk.   I do thank thee Jesus for all our blessing Which are many.    I wish I was in Church tonight & trust all will be well with each one there & who belong to Thee Jesus.    I thank Thee for there prayers & all who pray for me. & I pray for them & for Dr. Wyat’s missionary’s in Jesus Name. 

Mon. May. 31. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Well, the girls came this afternoon & brought there lunch & we ate with them Nellie, Ella Jane, Bonita & her 3. children & 2 of Johnys, the eldest Marcie Joe & Wesley & after they finished lunch Ella Jane & Bonita took the 5. children & went to the beach for an hour or so,    they had put all there things in back of car & just came back to get Nellie    she & I sat in Elbert’s car  with him & visited for a while    Bonita has been out of work since Mar.    she gets $35 a week State compation, school’s out so Nellie isn’t teaching & Ella Jane is working yet.     Mrs. Baldwin is back in hospital.    Ralph Ward is back in China.   Nellie & the girls & children were over to Johny’s Sun & they were expecting Johny to there house to get their children    the had been over to Cleveland to get Mark there second childm, they had taken him for a new kind of dope they were using.    Will Johny ever learn?   God help him.    Well they flew away home    children all waving therre hands as they left our drive & went up hill & out of my sight but not out of God’s sight.    I trust Jesus took them safely.   They bought 6. rosebushes

Mon. May. 31. 1954./ Page 3178./ 1. egg this day./ for a dollar, the highbred kind.    Ella Jane got them for Nellie.    I do hope they grow & bloom nice for her but I don’t want to buy any more flowers & I don’t believe even fruit trees we have had such severe weather & spoiled the lillie leaves    just cooked them & turned them all white as paper.    South wind & quite strong,   they had lunch on old cement floor & built a fire & roastid weiners & buns.    Elbert helped with fire & roasting & toastings    they all seemed to have a good time,    Oh God, if only they would spend more time in prayer & reading Thy Word.    Ella Jane made coffee in the pyrex pot she gave me a yr. ago for my birthday.    I praise Thee Jesus & thank Thee for all things & trust Thou will keep me Jesus Close to Thee    I thank & Praise Thee forever & ever & wish I were as pure, clean & Holy as Thou. Glory Glory to Thy Name. 

Tue. June. 1. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ It rained hard early & again this after noon & it hit Cleveland with heavy wind & broke trees & tore out phone lines    it blew quite hard here   we had several good showers, but no damage so far    & I pray Jesus will keep us safe from harm & evil.    I wrote a letter to Marry Vitowich “Old Peoples home in Elyria.” & now I thank I’ll try to get one more done if I can,    Elbert’s been cutting grass, he sawed a few chumps off the black walnut tree & he has been walking around in wet shoes & then he’ll wonder why his back is so bad tomorrow,    he went to Huron this morning, but no fish,    he went for milk but got no meat.    I help him a little & he tied the 4 partys of the white cedar tree together with insulated. wire, with pieces of rubber on the parts so it wouldn’t cut into the bark.    We have been having strong winds & the clouds flying swift & low & radio says Washington & some other states are looking for tornadoes tonight & tomorrow.    & a polit on a big air plane saw a queer object big very large & they told the air port & said it was on their coarse & going a-bout 2.75 miles & hour & they were rather discusted, when they were told it was probably a baloon & they said it sounded like a cover up.    People are getting so bad and the bible is right, in every respect.    I praise God & Jesus & Holy Ghost & trust Jesus will keep us close & turn the others to Him soon, Glory Glory Hallelujah, Amen.    We got about 1 1/2 barrels of water this morning.   No mail today.

Wed. June. 2. 1954. /page. 3179./ 0 eggs today./ Been partly cloudy & cool South West breeze  damp air  almost wet clothes were real damp.   Grass is sure growing    Elbert has been mowing & hoeing & cultavating & he’s tired tonight.    Dolly & Ernie came just at noon & spent the after noon,    he was out side part of the time with Elbert & Dolly was trying to learn to crochet.    I feel, or my bowels feel better today    they didn’t want to move yesterday but today they moved several times    hope they’ll be O.K. tomorrow.    I haven’t done the washing & will have to bake at least Sat. & maybe wash Fri.    Children said they would be back Thurs & maybe Fri. so I’ll alter my bake to Fri. & wash Sat.    We still have a little fire nights   air damp & chilly like in the Fall.    & they are still having tornadoes, here & there,   they are bad.    I pray we never have to go through another one.    so cold the flowers turn a brownish color & petals soon fall off,    I gave Dolly some iris & mock orange blossoms when she went home tonight.     I didn’t get the other letter wrote either.    I thank Thee Jesus for saving my soul & keeping me & Praise Thee for all things in Jesus Pure Holy Name, Amen. 

Thurs. June 3. 1954/ 1. eggs today./    I did my washing & part of Elbert’s & all dried except my skirt & dress & Elbert hung a few things out side & they got dry    I didn’t do all there was to be done but perhaps I’ll get the bedding after a little.    I do hope to get the wool blankets on a warm sunny day with a warm brisk breeze.    No mail & I’m to tired to write letters tonight.    Dolly said she & Ernie would be here today, but they didn’t come    Elbert went to Huron & got a box of tender leaf tea   a little piece of pressed pickled pig meat, some bones to boil for soup & a little piece of veal to fry for dinner    it was all tender & good.    Been a rather dark day   had showers this morning & some this after noon.    I gave Elbert the 2.00 I saved for Joe & we are not going to have much out of my check to live on.    I Praise Thee Jesus for all things & pray Thou will see us safely through in spirit and all things Amen.

Fri. June 3. 1954./ page. 3178./ 1. eggs today/ Well I haven’t worked very much today & I didn’t bake bread.    I did make a few muffins of the sour milk I had,    but, I just can’t stand the soda smell    I ate one    it tasted O.K.    I wrote a few lines to Audrey,    but Elbert didn’t get his check today,    he got a lb. of hamberger from Brode’s     He took a bath & dressed clean to go to Lorain.    Well he hopes to go tomorrow.    I hope to wipe up floor & iron my 2 dresses.    Rainy day & cool.    2 men on a big truck came & ask us to buy coal from W. Va. 5. ton & almost 3/4    they said $13.00 a ton    it looked like good coal so we took it  $70.00    I hope it will be O.K.   Elbert thinks it’s soft coal    We hope it will burn clean.    We still have to keep little fire to keep chills out.    I thank Thee Jesus for all our many blessings & give Thee all Praise & Glory forever & ever Amen. 

Sat. June. 4. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Well I baked bread white & Brown 2 tins of each    & ironed 2 old house dresses & skirt & wiped up floors.    Elbert mowed grass & did a few other odd jobs & at noon he went to Vermiliion & bought groceries “he got his check this forenoon about 11-p-m.    he spent 15.00 at Krogers    some at A& P. & some at Martins & some up to Huron at cooks.    he has spent 28.76 for food, hat, & gas & paid Baker $7.50 balance of bill.   he says he only has 12.00 left out of $52.80 & he don’t want to talk about it.    I don’t get my check untill June 12th.    he is so tired tonight & went to bed some time ago.    I’m going to read then I’m going to my bed.    I use to call my bible, the good book & now I wish I had not for Hitler had a book he called the good book    I hope to go over my writings some day & correct it & say my bible,    I never thought of my bible as anything but good & God’s word,     seems we are all apt to mistakes.    Well I love God & Jesus & the Holy Ghost & Pray They will Keep me close & safe in Them.   

Sun. June. 6. 1954. [should be june 5] /0. eggs today./ Well I got washed & dressed & my hair combed & made biscuits for dinner & we had chicken biscuits & gravy for dinner & broccolie    We had just finished when Inez & Henry Hunt

Sun. June 6. 1954./ page. 3179./ 0. egg this day./ came in & we had a good visit,    she’s had a hard time taking care of her mother,    she’s 82. yrs. old   13. yrs. older than I,    and she & Dave “her hus-band” (Who was quite black) but a very good natured man, came & rented one of aunt Edith’s houses & she was a tall redheaded girl of fair as a lillie & she was so happy & sang & worked at her house work & took care of Inez.    Who was a little fat child with such golden curls    her hair curled in little pencil curls all over her head, Inez says she is 64. yrs. old    Henry was 69 Jan. 1. 1954.    Elbert’s 71. yrs old Dec. 6. 1953.    & I was 69. Jan 16. 1954.    They have been working in there garden & says it’s so cold,    nothing is growing.    They bought a studebaker car 1941. but have been kept good & looks nice,    they paid 2 hundred dollars for it & I wish we had one as good.    Well, when they had gone, Sister Keegan came with Marian,    she brought us a box of ice cream,    Well, we talked untill she went went on the church, she said she put old lady (Anne) in the rest home 30 miles the other side of Sandusky & had been over there to see if she was alright & then came back & on over to see us. 14. miles this side (east) of Sandusky,    she was going back 4 miles to Huron to Church & then back home to Sandusky.    She said Katherine was able to sit up, but infection had set in around the stitches & they are worried,    I pray God will in Jesus Name heal her body & keep her faith & give her strength spiritually & phyically,    I thank Thee Jesus,    I thank & praise Thee for her healing Amen.   May all the Glory be Thine forever & ever, Glory Hallelujah.

Mon. June. 7. 1954./ 1 eggs today./ Well, Elbert went to Lorain after dinner,    he left his car in Vermilion & went by bus the rest of the way,    he took some perch to Audrey & Gertie (got 18 perch this morning) & got the olive oil & talk with Eagar Job & 2 or 3 other men he knew & tried to call Eylen & Frank but couldn’t get them, but got Lillie Wheeler, girls (Pearl & Tessie) have been working steady.    Elbert’s extra tired   walk around a lot    he talked to Ruth Cranage, she invited him over. 

Mon. June. 7. 1954./ page 3180./ 1. eggs today/ it’s so lonesome with Elbert gone & so quite & it has clouded up again tonight    it did last night to    then cleared all off before morning.    N. East breeze seemed west at times.   Rev. Dear came & we had a little chat about all the welfare of the church folks,    They are having a fellowship meeting today & churches from far & near came to the grainge Hall where they all are to meet & have a big supper    they went to Church & had prayer before supper,    Wish we could have went, but Elbert was to tired to go & he wouldn’t go if I didn’t,    Ministers went to Raberta Faiths graduation in Penn.    & Patil & his wife just got in from California    & he said they drove 48 hrs in a stretch & were all tired out & looked it.    Naomie is fine.    Sister Dear did her washing this morning & the pain came back in her hip,    Jesus, take it out, fix the back bone & keep her well & able to do Thy work,    We give Thee all praise & Glory.    I have been up & around all day head bad.    but thank Jesus He took care of Elbert & I.

Tue. June 8. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ War new is bad.   & they’er having big fire in wooded airer 5000 acers & in Detroit department, fire,   wind 60 miles & hour in Canada fire,    Elbert went to Huron & they filled a big 25 lb. paint bucket full of perch,    he stopped & gave Rue Sarr a big pan full & he had called Mrs. Keegan & she & Marrian came for supper,    he called Nellie & she, Ella Jane & George came out,    we had just finished supper & they didn’t want to eat,   they brought some cream & waffers & we all ate cream except Mrs. Keegan    she said she was to full of fish & she brought 2 qts. of cream “cheery” it was good.    I hadn’t eat much & it just fit me tomie.   Nellie had a terrible cold, could hardly talk,    Ella Jane was just getting over her cold;   Bonita & Bonita Jr. & Nelson were over with Johny & Marcie & their children.

Tue. June. 8. 1954./ page 3181./ 1. egg this day./ & Nellie said she didn’t know how soon they’d be back.    she said it was so nice & quite with them gone, & they were sort of having a vacation,    I think that’s terrible,    Nellie has infection in her eyes from her cold & had on very dark glasses with red rims.    They all seem to have they’er troubles,    Elbert & Audrey thrashed me around while, he was there talking to her,    she says I put to much pressure on things I don’t be-gin to know what things.    I like to close to the Lord to suit all of them,    but, I love the Lord more than any thing in this world,    I Praise Thee Jesus Glory, Glory, to Thy Holy Name, Amen.    We sent a plate of fried fish to Sister Haslet & Joe & & a tin of biscuits brown to divide between them & some raw ones for Mrs. Keegan & Nellie had more than we had there must have been a big pan & ahalf of them,    they ate the cream & talked abit & went    & Mrs. Keegan left just before dark.    We had a letter from Audrey & she sure has a terrible time,    she wants money,    I thought she’d be wanting her money back she let us have      & she’ll want the interest to more than likely.   she wants 25.00 for the roll a way bed.    I’ll save it & give it to her when she brings it out.     & I’ll try to send her a little to catch up on the other     I really don’t like some of the things she says,    but, I’ll try to give her the money back,    she was sure she never wanted it back & said some rather harsh things because I sent some of it & now more hard things     & then wants to know what she can do for us    they all like to whip me, but Jesus Keep agood tight hold on me    Praise His Holy Name.    Oh Jesus fill me & Keep me always close to Thee Amen Amen. 

Wed. June. 9. 1954./ 0. eggs today./ Elbert got his washing most all done,    he even took of his shirt & washed it.   3 shirts & 3 suits underwear  his towel kercheif & socks & his sleepers all so,    Well, I tried to sew    didn’t get much done,    I cooked dinner & did dishes,    we sat out side for a while, he got the milk & Brodes gave him a hen & white hens don’t her    she’s a Roade Island Red.    I pray God will bless them for helping

Wed. June. 9. 1954./ page. 3182./ 0. eggs this day/ us.    I have felt so bad alday & so has Elbert    his head has been bad,    he’s taken a bath & gone to bed.    I made soup for supper.    No mail.    I only got the belt of my dress stitched & a lining in the yoke to cover the patched or pieced yoke of the out side yoke.    Well Radio says it will be 92. degrees tomorrow, so I don’t know how much I’ll get done,    We were hoping for more settled weather, but seems the Christmas Days are, as were, hot & sultry during middle of days & cold nights & now a hot night or so.    & it’s that way sort of fogy or thick hazy.    Well I can’t help thinking about Anna the old lady that stayed with mrs. Keegan,    she’s put her in a home & she don’t have much room to move around in her bed room & she’s thinking of putting Marrian in a home,   she’s so tired,    they both were hard to take care of,    the old woman wets her self & I Know it’s hard to keep dry & Marrian isn’t normal  sort of foolish & acts like a spoilt child, wanting to be on the go,    she’s an adopted child, such is life,    Partly cloudy & tonight moons in a haze.    I thank Thee Jesus for all things & Pray Thou Will Keep always close to Thee,   made me well & strong in soul & body, Amen. 

Thurs. June. 10. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Well I did my washing & got it dry & we had a thunder & lightening storm tonight & rain with fine hail in it     No mail today    & I didn’t get a letter off to Sister Haslet, but sent cards to Audrey & Miss. Clark    I want to wash wool blankets tomorrow if I can     & Id like so much to get this water fixed so I can go to Church,      I might help by going & testifying.    I pray Jesus will hear all the prayers & release me,    I’ll Thee all the praise & Glory forever & ever, Amen.

Fri. June. 11. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Well, I did get 1. cotton blanket & 3 wool blankets washed & dried    & I have 1. more heavy cotton & 3. more all wools to do yet     No mail.   Hot sun, cool breeze N. east.     & I’m sure tired    & so is Elbert    he planted seeds today,   carrots are up that he did plant    & some of the potatoes are up.    I praise Thee Jesus for helping me with the blankets & for all things.    I love Thee Jesus & Thank & Praise Thee for all my blessing. 

Sat. June. 12. 1954./ page. 3183./ 1. eggs today./ Well I was to tired to finish the other 4 blankets.    Elbert done some mowing & he killed & cleaned the hen Brodes gave him & put it on to cook late this after noon,    been a nice south breeze all afternoon & this morning    & after dark it began to thunder & lighten & it rained a very light shower, is still at it & it rained heavy showers last night & early this morn-ing,    been 92 degrees in the house,   partly cloudy    Once it poured rain last night    & the moon was shining clear & bright like when it rains & the sun shines, bright.    Well, it’s been hot & sticky,    I tried to sew on my dress & couldn’t seem to make any headway,   basted one sleeve in, had to rip belt on both sides of front & I lengthened the belt a little & trimed skirt at top a little,    then I got supper & mended my old dress,    it’s clean, for tomorrow.    I thank & praise Thee Jesus & hope I will soon be able to go to Church again. Amen.    We got our checks today & I am thankful for them. 

Sun. June. 13. 1954./ 0. eggs today./ Been a nice day    Edith & Carl Wagner were here today a couple of hours & we had a good visit,    they said they would be back again, soon,     they are well, & say there boy is 6 ft. 7. inches tall & has to have all his tall & slim cloths & shoes made to order,    he been doing ofice work for the goverment & expects to be home next month.   Donald     Carl has been out of work since March & just got back Mon.    they walked around outside awhile    then left for home on 22nd St. Lorain Ohio.    Then it was getting to be a-bout 7- or 7-15-p-m.    they brought 1/2 a big watermelon    they ate & visited & walked about & then they went    Heavy due began to fall before Nellie & Ella Jane & Nelson left for home & it’s 11-p-m    moon & starlight & quite cool.   Wish I could have gone to Church & hope Eva & Annie & Marrian are O.K. & that Katherine is much better & Joe    Oh God, in Jesus Name have mercy on me & help me    Thou. are worthy & I want to be keep me close to Thee. now & forever & ever Amen & Amen. 

Mon. June. 14. 1954./ page. 3184./ 0 eggs today./ Been to hot to work,    Elbert got up quite early & got to hot trying to cultavate,    so we didn’t work    to hot to sew or write    I’m not quite so tired tonight as last night    & I do hope tomorrow, I’ll be lots better    stomach & bowel sore & so tired they ach & water run bad today    We washed the dishes,    Elbert wiped them & I took care of the rooms & cooking    I made a short cake for dinner & we have enough for tomorrow.    Well it’s getting cooled off,    looked like rain but maybe not     we had a heavy due last night & it looked white this morning.    No mail  today.   Hope all is well.    I thank & praise Thee Jesus.   for all things, in Thy Holy Name now & forever Amen.

Tue. June. 15. 1954./ 0 eggs today./ Another hot day, but has turned out cool tonigh    storm clouds gathered just before supper     we had to close up the house    we had several heavy down pours of rain,    we ate, & Elbert carried 30 buckets, large milk bucket size pails of water to the cystern,    it was raining a fine mist all that time & he got a big bucket of water for the house,    he fed hens & locked them in & lock grainery  & he had shut car windows    & grainer & the windows in the basement    & then he took a bath & went to bed.    I have read the word & tried to think it out    & now I’m going to bed.    We received cards from Mrs. Keegan & a letter from Audrey;   I truely thank God for all the many blessings & hope to be able to go to prayer meeting. Thurs. night,    hope it will be a good meeting.    I Praise Thee Jesus for the strength Thou hast given me & am trusting for a complete healing in Thy Holy Name, Glory Honour & Power belongest to Thee Amen. 

Wed. June. 16. 1954./ 0. eggs today./   Well I did my wash & house wash & 2 heavy cotton blankets & got them all dry.    it was so hot untill after supper,    we see it was getting ready to rain & it raining in showers & has cool the air untill a wrapp feels good. about the shoulders.     I helped get the meals & do the dishes,    I am terribly tired    Mrs. Brode gave Elbert some side pork, two saucage patties & some chicken gizards, liver & heart.    It’s raining 10-30-p-m.    I truly thank & Praise Thee Jesus

Wed. June 16. 1954. page. 3185./ No eggs today/ there is only one hen left but.    she seems quite well, & the henny died today.   I’m sorry she is all alone now.    Elbert spaded another patch & put in more tomatoes & they sure got soaked in tonight.    Sun is as white as a cake of ice & plenty hot through middle of the day,    Elbert’s head has been hurting him today.    The gas man came to see what was wrong with the oven    it doesn’t heat, some times, other times it’s O.K.   he tested it & it heat O.K.    he said they done that some times when they begin to get old.    So most things hesatate at times when they are growning old.    Well the man said he had a garden that keeps 4 families going & he picked 20 qts strawberries this morning,    he said the woman’s husband died that lives next door & she told him he could use the acer,    they use to use for flowers, for garden, that would keep weeds down,    so he has garden enough for 4. families & gives her all she wants,    she has a deep freeze & puts in enough for winter,    God bless them & help them to live for Thee.   The man use to but has slipped back    I Praise Thee Jesus & am stronger & make my faith stronger   I thank Thee for fixing some of the vertebras & pray Thou will fix them all & my pelvic also. 

Thurs.  June. 17. 1954./ ___ egg today./ Felt bum all day,    it got cooler & partly cloud after dinner,    Rue let Ernie out here & he was here untill 5-30-p-m      then, he said, mum must be home,    so I told him to go & see,    she was there & Ernie got his bike & came back & talked to Elbert awhile & then went back home & had Chicken noodle soup & got on his bike & came back    then he went home & came back again     Elbert was hoeing & he gave the hay fork to Ernie & he used it for a rake & pile up quite a pile of both dry & green grass,    I cut a little grass & weed around the rose bush    & I nearly fell over & Elbert helped me to the house    I had such a hard time trying to get my bowels to move.    I tried untill most 2.-a.-m. & at last Jesus help them to move, they bled,    & I didn’t work only to take care of the beds & washed dishes    & Elbert had gone to Vermilion & cashed our checks & he got the

Thurs. June. 17. 1954./ Page 3186./ 0. egg today./ the groceries ($11.64)    he paid the car bill $15.    got a money order for Wyatt & 6.30 for my tenth for Church   & $10 for the roll a way bed she wants to sell 25.00 for     & I believe it would be a good thing to have,    we might need some one to stay with us    we’re not very strong & so I thought I’d take it,    we had a card from her today.    Red McGinis & his son stopped here tonight & said Frank our brother is in the hospital for an aperation on his Knee,    he has a Siss on it, Red said,    Franise Cora Page had her operation & is home again, but not able to work yet    & he said Harvey had been in the hospital,    he didn’t know what had been wrong,    & he “Red” owns 2 cars one for Evylin & his own.    Well I hope Elbert can go see Frank,     I can’t go but I hope the rest will go to him & let him know we all love him.    Well, I sent Erinie home before dark,    I am feeling better    wish I had went to prayer meeting,     God help me that I may go to Church   I hope & pray every day & I thank Thee Jesus for the extra strength & for taking care of my bowels      & Oh I Love Thee for taking care of me always.    I washed my head & hair today but head still itches.    I Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost. 

Fri. June 18. 1954./ 0. eggs today./ Well, I didn’t do much today & didn’t get up untill noon,    I was dressing when Rue let Ernie out here to stay untill his mother gets home 5-30-p-m.,     he eats & drinks with us & wanders about out side & where Elbert was working, making a trench for potatoes he hopes to plant tomorrow & put a few more beet & carrot seeds in.    guess I wont get any flower seeds in    I only have a very few I hoped to get in,    but, some how I just can’t work out side any more.     I ought to do something about a house dress, 3 sisters & no one to get me dresses to wear for every day.    No mail today    been a fine day.    Elbert went to Huron, no fish,    he got his hat cap & pants he left last week to have cleaned.    It was hot during the middl of the day,   but cooled off early tonight.    I Praise Thee Jesus for giving me strength & I’m trusting for a full healing, to be filled & healed, I thank & Praise Thee

Sat. June. 19. 1954./Page. 3187./1. egg today./ The one hen we have left is mourning for the other one that died & she don’t want to eat,    I’m so sorry for her.    Well, I baked 2. big tins bread biscuits & one loaf & gave Ernie the loaf,   he was here half the day,    I didn’t get much else done    it was quite hot during the middle of the day,    then the breeze was N. east, but went south tonight & got quiet cool    a blue haze started to come about 4-30-p-m. & was quite thick at dark.    Elbert worked in his garden part of the day     he got his potatoes in, & covered,    he cut weeds for awhile.    I swept my room but didn’t get Elbert’s or Kitchen done.    I baked a raspberry & a cheery pie,    my feet have just pained me terrible all day.     Oh Jesus help me to get back to church    Elbert went to Huron    got 2 dresses from mrs. Gunsenhouser,    but, I can’t wear either one of them,    they are short,    just come to the middle of the calf of my leg in front & only to bend of my Knee in the back     & sleeve “if that’s what they call them” barely cover shoulder joint & so tight you can hardly move,    Well, I don’t know what to do    I just can’t go as the rest go half necked.    I have to send them back & will have to let other things go untill I get some dressed made.    Oh Jesus please help me, help some of Thine to help me.    I love Thee Jesus & Know Thou can help me some how.    I praise Father Son & Holy Ghost for ever & ever Amen.

Sun. June. 20. 1954./ 0. egg today./ A fine day, mostly cloudy,  nice South breeze, & tried to rain but only dampened the grass.    it’s still quite warm, 90. degrees    Elbert’s back pains him bad,    I rubbed it with alcohol & terpo & pray God will turn him & heal him in Jesus Name,    I’m trusting he will.    I thank Him with all my heart, mine, soul & strength for His salvation, Love & mercy,  He’s truly more wonderful, than I’ll ever be able to express in word,    I Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost, Amen.

Mon. June. 21. 1954/ __ egge today/ The poor little hen    she’s so lonesome & don’t eat as she ought to.    Been so hot today, 96 degrees.    Elbert did some work in his garden    I only did what I had to    it was to hot to sew    I tried but didn’t get much done

Mon. June. 21. 1954./ Johny’s birthday he’s 29./ Page. 3188./ No. egg today./ I thank God for all I have & if only the rest would turn to Him & could wish to be with Him     this world is so full of wickedness,    Oh Father in Heaven hear & answer our cries in Jesus Name.     I Praise Thee Jesus & thank Thee for all things & pray though will help me to know & understand. 

Tue. June. 22. 1954./ ___ egg today./ Well I did my washing & part of Elbert’s & I’m sure tired.    Elbert went to Huron & took the dresses back & got 2.00 worth of food & you can’t see what you got for the money.    Well we got a nice letter from Audrey,    I had Elbert mail a card to her   one to Frank Bonney   & a letter to Rev. Wyatts,    well we received a letter from Sister Haslet & she’s been to Sunday school & Church & went back in the evening & said she over did it    I hope she will be more careful    she’s so terribly fat throught her abdoman & fat is usually more serious to deal with & to heal.    Elbert hung out part of the cloths & brought part of them in.    they all got dry except my 2 dresses.    Wish I could get the other one done.    I’ll have to try again.    Ernie was here from 1 to 5-30-p-m    Elbert worked in his garden some,    his back bone needs a going over,    he said one just shifted in back of his neck & doesn’t pain now.    We saw 16 cranes flying toward the lake tonight.    It’s been hot today, 96 degrees & it’s cooled off fast & alot tonight    wind shifted from S. west all around & is in the W. tonight.    Dr. Wyatt sent me a 1. dollar bill to test my faith,    I had the money ready & sent a money order for 5.00 & a five dollar bill & I have the money for the Church up to Huron.    & we will be short for eats before Elbert gets his check.    I thank Thee Jesus for Thy Love & care for all Thou doth for us,    & pray we made be found worthy in Thy sight.    Help me Jesus & be able to conquer this trouble in Jesus Name.    I give all Praise & Glory to Thee. 

Wed. June 23. 1954./ No egg today/  Been very cool today   had card from Audrey saying Joan’s baby came June 21st on Johny’s Harnish birthday.   Elbert felt to bum to work today.    Ernie was here today & I did my ironing & feel as if I’m walking in a daze for 2 days now.   Ella Jane was here for a few minutes, tired, took the 

Wed. June 23. 1954./ Page. 3189./ No. eggs today/ folks over to Lakeside Sat. 19th & she has gone to bring Bonita home in the morning,     she has to look after her compensation money then shell take Bonita back & stay Sat & Sun & then they’ll all be coming home again    Ella Jane looks so tired out.    Well Joan has a baby boy 8. lbs & __ ozs. June. 21.st. 1954.    So that ordeal is over & I pray she will have a good baby.    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all things, & trust Thee for all things & Oh how I wish we could see how We ought to live for Thee,    Keep me close & help me to help the rest.

Thurs. June. 24. 1954./ No. egg today./ No mail today, but I sent Audrey a card.    Elbert felt so bad he went to Dr. after dinner,    he got up & washed out his cloths this morning, his sleeper Jacket & pants, 3. suits B.V.D’s. & 3 work shirts,     I did wash out all the small pieces, the other day.    he went to fish house & got enough for supper, breakfast. & dinner tomorrow & gave Brodes 8. for Keeping ours in ice box.    Ernie was here today & he gives us 50 cents for his 2 lunches & either Nescafe or Cocoa.    I was trying to sew on my dress & he talks & asks so many questions & we jpaly word games,    I spell the words backwards & he spells them for-wards & then he dings me for a story    Well I forgot to look at the clock after he said it was 4-30-p-m. & he flew off for home & when I did look it was 4-15    Elbert had his fish all dressed but 2   he did them & then went down to see if Ernie was O.K. & he was    & Clayton was mowing the weeks & Ernie was watching,    Elbert waited untill Helen came 5-30-p-m.    Clayton had gone & Helen came of 5-30-p-m.     she told Elbert she’d been to Dr. that she’s plastered with poison ivy from her hips down & felt sick    Elbert ask her to come eat fish with us but she felt to sick.    Ernie ate supper here last night & he & his mother went 10-minute walk on main highway, up to Knights to a weiner roast & they had a nice lunch & the men & boys layed out fish enough for supper & cooked potatoes & green beans fried bread & coffee.    I managed to get my two old dresses mended & only have sleeves & belt & hem 

Thurs. June. 24. 1954./ page. 3190./ No. egg today./ bottons & holes & snaps to do yet.    & hope to get it washed & ironed before Sun;    then must try to get another one started.   I’m weared tired, got up more tired than when I went to bed, and to tired to sleep tonight.    Elbert feels real bad tonight to.   I thank Thee for all our many blessing Jesus & sorry we didn’t get to prayermeeting but hope I’ll be able to go soon.    I love only Thee Jesus & praise Father Son & Holy Ghost Amen. 

Fri. June. 25. 1954./ No egg today./ We.. it’s been quite hot today & we didn’t do much    I felt so bad I went & lay on the bed for couple hours    then got up & tried to get a little supper     after supper we sat in the car for a while,    Elbert had carried water to his garden,    there is an icy cool in the air & yet it’s so hot.    No mail, well, I thank God He cares for me & us & takes good care of.    Ella Jane came just as we were coming to the house & brought half a water melon    we ate it & she & Elbert had hot coffee    we visited a little & then she picked up her hand bag & went.    she said their house is full of fleese & she spent & hour or more doping it,    she don’t know how they could have got in.     Bonita went back with a friend this morning to Lakeside so Ella Jane was alone tonight.    she left here round 10-p-m.    I hope she will be O.K.     she looks tired out,    she will be there Sat. & Sun.    Johny will be ordained a Minister Sun. & they all want to be there,    I pray God will fill him with the Holy Ghost.

Sat, June. 26. 1954./ No. egg today./ Well, I was sick all night.    it thundered & lightened all night & they had some bad storms in Toledo & Sandusky & a few other small towns    & we only had a couple light showers    been partly cloudy hot but, a cool in the breeze that feels like ice.     We neither done much     I lay on the bed for a while & then Elbert got a lunch & I mended & darned & sewed a little,     still have to put hem in my dress & sew the pocket on it   then snaps button & holes, a long time since I started it over a year & then some     I have a sore spot in the lower part of the abdoman,    it feels like a sharp knife cut & pains me just terrible,   can hardly stand on my feet.    I Praise Thee Jesus for all things,   May all Power & Glory, be Thine forever & ever    I wish I could be with Thee. Amen

Sun. June. 27. 1954./ Page. 3191./ No. egg today./ Well, I got up at 3-p-m.    Elbert had potatoes read to cook & a carrot    & he had been to Brodes & got the milk & fish & so he had got them on to cook    & Johny & Marcie & 2 of there Children came in from Lake Side,    Elbert gave them hot tea & milk & Marcie ate a fish & they visited awhile & had just got over the track when Nellie, Ella Jane, Bonita & her 3 children came in,    they made coffee & then gave us a piece of water melon & visited awhile & drank coffee & then they started for home    Ella Jane looked tired out & Nellie looked ready to go to battle    I don’t know much about there lives.    When Nellie is tired she’s apt to argue & she seemed all up in arms, over something,    Bonita & Nelson were the ones that seemed most happy    Bonita Jr. was quite    she & George were tired.    Ella Jane had been crying to.    I hope they were better after they got home & got to bed.    Nellie says her feet & legs pain her when shes on them of late,    her neck is beginning to shrink & leave wrinkles.    We like to have them come, but it tires us alot & then I haven’t been feeling so well for a few days again.    I thought I was going to miss all the sermons on the radio, but got Rev. Ward & Rev. Buser.    Ward does my heart good.    I thank Thee Jesus we could hear them & help us to find out the things we ought to Know    I Praise Thee Jesus for all things.    Quite strong N. E. breeze. & so cool we had a little fire tonight 11-p-m real cool.   

Mon. June. 28. 1954./ No egg today./ planted wild Hyacinthes./ We got the picture post card. Bonita sent Sat.    & Elbert has been helping Bill Snyder re-build corner of the cow shed & Ernie was here all after noon,   he gave me 50 cents, he had 2 lunches & Elbert went up to the store to Shur’s & got bread & little piece of fresh saucage & it cost 61 cents     I’ve felt to bad to even try to work.    Elbert watered his garden & planted 2. circules of wild Hyacinths & watered them good & the pansys.    Oh Jesus fill me & help me to do Thy Holy Will.    I’m glad to give Thee the Honour & Praise Amen. 

Tue. June. 29. 1954./ No egg today./ Elbert went over to help Bill on the cow shed & everything got so dark he could hardly get across the corn field home & Ernie was here & he’s full of life    & I felt rather bum for several days, but after dinner I felt better    I drank a cup of coffee & had a cracker     & then Elbert went to Brodes & got a lb. & 1/2 of hamberg & he put a patie in a little water & I seasoned it & ate the broth & a couple more crackers & tonight I made some stew speggety corn “Mexican corn” to    when it was done I put some hamberg in it & baby lima beans green one

Tue. June. 29. 1954./ page. 3192./ No eggs today./ & seasoned it     & it tasted real good    I ate a good cupfull & couple hours later, I ate another cupfull & it hasn’t hurt me one bit,    it had been distressing me if I only drank milk    a cup of hot drink, couple bits of food,    but this for tonight it feels comfortable,    but, now Elbert feels to bad    his head got to hot,    Jesus fix his head    I don’t want him to be sick,    I thank Thee Jesus.    I thank & Praise Thee for all things   Glory to God in the Highest.    Sun’s been so hot from 10-a-m untill sun down,    while the breeze felt good, yet it has & ice cool in it & is to cool in the shade.    Ernie had coffee & bread & Jelly at noon & before he goes home at 5-15-p-m he has coffee crackers & a slice of pine apple & some juice & then he flew for home.   No letter from Audrey today.    I’ll try to write her a card to night. 

Wed. June. 30. 1954./ No. eggs today./ Well I puddled along untill I washed out what few things I had   2 shirts handkercheif, & rags & dish towels & hand towels    Elbert went to Huron “& took Ernie” & got some meat, Broccoli grape fruit & lemons & his head has been heavy & bad all day    We received card from Audrey she said Joan was home & she was there to carry baby boy into the house,   it were 8. lbs. & 10. oz. & has thick brown wavy hair,    Well I hope she & her son come along good & that Martha will help her.    Audrey said, Martha & Merlini were there also & that Martha seemed rather cool,    I hope Audrey will go alone as if nothing had ever been wrong,   God help them I pray.   Been terrible hot 90 degrees here in Kitchen.    We had a thunder shower tonight,    I’m thankful & I know everything outside was, there was some hail in it   hope it didn’t do any harm.    It has cooled the air,    I noticed, already.    Elbert’s gone to bed    Ernie gave us a dollar bill & with the 50 cents from yesterday & 1.00 I gave him, Elbert got the food. 50 cents of the dollar is for tomorrow,    it help a lot.    We been having a dose of lake flies but they are about gone today.    there were lots of fuzy[?] heads last night    I thank God & Praise Thee Jesus for Thy healing   Keep me free from Satan & all his works, Amen. 

Thurs. July. 1. 1954./ No. eggs today./ Been a very hot day “90 degrees.”    Ernie was here all after noon & he & Elbert played some sort of game with lake flys & the other spelling a word backward & telling what it is when spelled forward Ernie has to write them backward, then forward,    it teaches him to write, spell & think & helps the time to fly fast & then he is happy & he isn’t in a hurry to go home.    I thank God for His Salvation & Grace & Love for those of His.    I love Him Amen

Fri. July. 2. 1954./ page. 3193./ No. egg today./ Been terrible hot & we didn’t try to work    hope I can do a little tomorrow.    I’d like to finish my dress & make a yoke for my night gown.    & I wish so much I had something to put on over my night gown, when it necessary.    No mail today.   Elbert’s head been bad & my bowels.    Ernie came & said his ma could work,   they wont let her untill poison ivy has healed up on her.    Rue was home all day & is going on a 2 weeks trip.    We here over radio lots are killed & in trouble & the whole world in trouble.   May God help us    I thank Thee Jesus for all my many blessing & I love & Praise, Father, Son & Holy Ghost for ever, Amen. 

Sat. July. 3. 1954./ No. egg today./ Elbert’s felt real bad today & so have I.    I made another yoke & put on my nightgown & my eyes are so dim, could hardly see with my glasses on.    It rained several good showers early this morning & been partly or mostly cloudy all day,    we saw the new moon tonight a very thin cresent.     & it’s clouding up again   may rain before morning again.    Elbert got ham-berg of Bordes this morning    & Bill Snyder gave him 10.00 for what work he done  & Dr. bill will cost him more than $10.00     he went to Dr. after dinner today     & then got a few potatoes a little boiling meat & a piece of short steak to fry for supper & for once it was tender,     he got some cream & it was good to, & lb. of butter & some broccola leaves chopped.    Jesus Keep me near the Cross & fill me with the Holy Ghost, strengthen my faith & give me courage to help others.     There is a Minister on the Rado who preaches, Back to the Bible,    he’s from Nebraska & not at all afraid to preach the Truth,    Praise God & it sure lightenes my heart to hear Him preach,   last night he preached 6 Chap Galatians, on the lust of the fles & living for the Spirit.    Glory, Glory, Glory I Praise Thee Jesus for all things great or small    I Praise Thee, & pray Thou will teach us to live to do Thy ways, Jesus Blessed Jesus, help the Christians to live for Thee.

Sun. July. 4. 1954./ page 3194./ No egg today./ 4 of July. & we were alone untill 3-p-m,    then Mrs. Keegan & Marrian came & had Mrs. Cool with her & her two girls Ruth & Surley 9 & 11 yrs. old,   they were going to go to Huron Park, but there were so many there they de-cided to come here      & we had a good visit & testimony for the Lord       & we prayed & thanked God & Mrs. Cool said she knew some women who were true Christians & she ask if I’d like to have them come & we could read the word of God & pray together      & I said I’d enjoy it & they deside they would, that we could help one another.    they spread there papers & table cloths on the front step & ate out there     & after we thanked God,     then they picked pink & white sweet peas & started for Church,    Eva had her car with Mrs. Cool & the 3. children & Joe & Sister Hastlet had theres.    & the Highway are full of cars being the Forth of July.    Elbert gave the rat some biscuits & we haven’t got him yet,    he’s going to look for him tomorrow.    Well all not any of our folks came, but maybe they might come Mon. since some say they have it for a Holiday,     so we may not get any mail.    Been a nice day, not quite so hot, cool last night     put on my wool blanket & not any to warm.    I thank God, My Father in Heaven & Jesus my Saviour & the Holy Ghost for my care & am trusting for Him to help me, help in His Work & be strong in faith soul & body Glory, Hallelujah, Amen & Amen.

Mon. July 5. 1954./ No eggs today./    Well, I cleaned the window over the sink & the plants & it’s a real job for me    I had just set down & Elbert had started for the store & got a water melon & met Nellie, Ella Jane, Bonita & 3 children coming in so she let “Ella Jane” let the others out while she went back to the store & got the water melon & ice cream,    they had brought a picnic lunch, weiners & buns, potatoe salid, pickles, black raspberry pie & lots of greens, lettuce, cellery, radishes & such like    & they had hot coffee, milk & water.  children & there mother & Ella Jane all went to the lake but the waves were so big & were dashing up against the high bank so they didn’t stay very long,     & we talked & visited while they were out about the time when we were children & the things of today,    then they packed off for home    Ella Jane looks tired most to death & said she felt that way.    No word from Audrey    Ella Jane says, Joan’s baby is only 2 week old & is so cute.    Oh God, if they only knew & could know what they ought to know & do & if only I could help them.    But I know with out any of my help, Thou can pilot them safly home.    Oh how I love & praise Thee & give Thee Glory, praise & Honour, Amen.

Tue. July. 6. 1954/ page. 3195./ No egg today./ Mon. it was quite cool & very cool in the evening    we had a white due early Mon. morning, to,    a little fire would felt good.    Wind East breeze & a new wet moon, to cold for things to grow.     Well, I felt as if I couldn’t wash,    but, Elbert went to Huron to Dr. & so I thought I’d wash the rages but I washed the towels my pillow slip & wash rags & under skirt & night-gown, handkercheifs & rags & towels & then my dress & I sudsed & wrinsed & hung them out & they all got dry except rags.     Wind was N. east but went S. and a little west tonight    Rue had the weeds cut south of the house & barn & they had got real dry & he burnt them,     but, my clothes didn’t smell of the smoke,    they were going for a trip but her poison ivy has been so bad she couldnt work & they are still at home    Elbert went to fish house & he said they all seemed glad to see him & they gave him 21 perch,    he feels bad,   cought cold & its in his throat & flesh of his neck & vertebras.     He gave Brodes a few & ask her to put our meat in the ice box, that he had bought & I sent her a bouquet of peas, red & white ones    she says she loves flowers    Elbert says she has a small flower bed.    Mine has been neglected.    I received a card inviting us to a shower on Mrs Day’s daughter Bluette    she is going to marry Howard Jackson July-11-1954. 2-p-m.     Well, I couldn’t give Martha’s girls a gift & I don’t know how I can manage to give Bluette a gift but I’ll see what I can do about it.    No word from Audrey.    She says no news is good news so, I hope it is.    I thank & praise God for my & our many blessing & hope for a letter or card tomorrow,    Nellie said they have taken Frank Bonney home,    but, she didn’t know how he was feeling,    the Dr that operated on his Knee was almost Kill by a drug addict & his wife was killed,    they don’t know if the Dr. will live.    Oh Jesus Keep me close & help the women to come & have prayer meeting that we may be strengthened & able to do more to help others Who are weak.

Wed. July 7. 1954./ No egg today./ Rained a misty rain last night & all day    Elbert went out & tried to mow & got his feet & pants wet & he had a bad sore throat & it’s worse tonight,    he does that sort of thing all the time & wont do as I ask

Wed. July 7. 1954./ page 2196./ No. egg today./ him to,    he don’t use good judge-ment,    I wish so much he would.    Well, I rubed him in alcohol & terpo. & he took some pills Dr. gave him & has gone to bed.    I pray God will heal him & help him to feel lots better in the morning & that he wont go out in the damp air & try to work.    I thank Thee Jesus for the care Thou doth give us & trust I may be found worthy & that soon I’ll be able to do more in Thy work If We only Knew & understood better how.     Glory, Glory, Glory, Hallelujah Hosana to Thy Name.    It’s so cool & we have had a wood fire all day & tonight.    We received letter from Audrey & I received receipt from Rev Wyatte.    I wrote a card to Nellie & the Girls & one to Miss. Clark.    & I have card addressed to Mrs. Goll, Rev. Dear’s, Inez Hunt, Mr & Mrs. Haslet , & Mrs. Keegan, & hope to write them tomorrow

Thurs. July. 8. 1954./ No egg today./ Elberts cold’s bad,    but I think he’s some better tonight    he went up to Dr. but note on door said it would be late after noon before Dr would be in,    he went & got few things to eat & turpo & came home & went up to Shures & got cough drops,    he went clear up there & forgot his pocket book, had to come back & get it,    he feels bad I know, but I’m trying to do what I can rub him with alcohol & turpo & give him hot coffee with honey & Brandy in it,    I pray God will strengthen him in all the ways he needs.    I wrote the cards,    I mailed to this morning & have 5 to go in the morning.    Been cool N. east breeze all day & cool enough so we had wood fire tonight,    No mail today.    I haven’t been able to eat much today, feel so terribly weak & miserable & even lay down for a while.    wanted to sew but didn’t.    I thank & Praise Jesus for all things. 

Fri. July. 9. 1954./ No eggs today./ Elbert went to Huron & got about 50 fish,    he gave Brodes some & then phoned to Nellie    she didn’t know if they would come,    Ella Jane went to work & then had to go home sick    she went to the Dr. & went back at noon & had to go home early tonight & went back to Dr. & then drove clear out here with out eating

Fri. 9. July. 1954./ Page. 3197./ No eggs today./ out any supper.   we were just eating,    so Elbert got up & got them plates, tools & cups & Nellie Ella Jane & Geo set up & ate    & they brought us a qt. of black rasp-berries with applesauce in them.    It makes it soure.    We went out side & they picked 2 qts. of goose barries,    the birds ate the currents,    Well they started back for home    I don’t know if they will stop to Audreys & get rid of part of the fish, or not.    We ask them to,    We neither of us worked today    I ought to sew but just felt as if I couldn’t.    Elbert got some hamberg at Brode’s when he took the fish.    it was hot in middle of day with a icy cool in the N. east breeze & extra cool to-night.    We received a card from Audrey today & Elbert gave postman 5 cards I wrote last night.    We have a fire    Elbert’s cold is bad,    I pray he will feel better in the morning.    I thank & praise Thee Jesus for all things,    May all Glory & Honour be Thine forever Amen & Amen. 

Sat. July. 10. 1954./ No. eggs today./ Well, Elbert’s cold is still bad,    but seems to me it is some better,    I have him rubbed & he’s drank cup hot coffee brandy & honey.    he went up to 61. & got cough drops last night & up to Shure’s & got some buns & a water melon    we ate half of it, 1.25    Elbert got his social security check 52.80 & today he got old age check 18.00- 70.80 all together.    I got mine  65.00.    I gave him 10.00 out of mine,     he’s got to get the groceries Mon. & he has to get some more work on the car.    he hasn’t felt able to endure the cold N. east breeze    there seems such an icy cold in it.    the 2. checks were all the mail we got    I have got mine in bunches, Church, gas, taxes, & Audrey’s 20.00 on the cot. or roll away bed.    Well, she talked as if she might come & bring it soon.    My little rubber scraping knife with plastic handle, it hasn’t been gone long for I used it only a short time ago     & my last 2 sauce dishes are gone,    Nellie & girls don’t know any thing about them,    they are only ones in the cupboard for things     but, I don’t know where they could have got to    we both knew they were here.    I’m Glad God knows.    They brought us a qt. of raspberries.    I hope I fine the rubber scrapper     Martha gave it to me,    it was white with a pretty blue handle.    I made another yoke for my night gown & got it all done except buttons & holes.    & I sewed the pocket on my dress.    I have to mak button holes & put hem in, then it will be done.

Sun. July. 11. 1954./ Page. 3198./ No. eggs today./ Rather cool day,    Nellie & Ella Jane & George & Nelson came & ate water melon & they visited some & then started for home just at dusk.    Johny came & took Bonita & Bonita Jr. home with him Fri.    They had been over to see Frank Bonney before that,     & he was out in his garden,    said no one had kept the weed out while he had been gone,    I would have thought his boys would have tried to keep it clean.    I don’t think it’s quite as cold tonight as it has been the past few nights    & we haven’t any fire tonight.    Ella Jane looks all tired out.    I wish so much I could go to Church & I believe I will before long.    Oh Glory be to Jesus    I love Him more each day.    I pray He won’t miss me when He passes this way,    Keep my faith strong & help me to pray,   teach me Thy Will & Ways    Oh Praise the Lord He loves me still,    He said He would & always will, Glory, Glory, Glory, Hallelujah Amen.     Bonney Bell & her Joe & 5 children were over to Nellie’s this afternoon.   

Mon. July 12. 1954./ No egg today./ Wrote cards to Nellie & Sister Keegan & Audrey     Received card from Mrs. Day saying I could send the dollar for Bluette’s shower & telling me Harry Jr. was married June 26. 1954.    Well, I so sorry I can’t give to them all but with my church’s I can’t even get the floor covering we need so bad,    but, I hope to before winter.    I hear Martha & Merlin took Jim back to camp    God of Love & Mercy I trust Thee to rejoin them & convert all 3 & help them to Know Thee as never before.    And I pray for Nellie & All of her’s like wise    I thank & Praise Thee   May God be blessed for ever & ever Amen.    I washed out what dirty cloths I had & got them dry    & am so wobbly on my feet, it’s terrible.    Wind S. west & puffy   cloudy tonight.    Elbert coughs hard but I think he’s better,    Paraise God.    Elbert gave the post cards to Post man this morning.

Tue. July. 13. 1954./ No. eggs today/  Well, I managed to finish my dress all but the hem today & it’s been a terribly hot day    Elbert’s cold is better    he doesn’t cough so hard & seems a little stronger,    he got up & went to Lorain early, got down there 9-a-m,    the stores were just opening    then he went to Moore & Myre & they tested his battery     & after looking it over said it was the starter, they think they can fix it.    I aired night clothes & Elbert’s wool blanket.    he came back to Vermilion & did the shopping (21.00 food)    I gave 10.00,    now I have to get money order for Wyatt taxes & Audrey for bed,    I wish I could give her the money back she gave us a while back & will try once more,    I gave her some 

Tue. July. 13. 1954./ page. 3199./ No egg today./ I received a letter from Sister Dear,    she said the Lord touched her Sun. July. 11. & she felt some better    & I pray He will touch her again & again untill she is whole again    (Elbert got 2 qts olive oil today)    We thank Him & praise Him & I trust We will learn to do His Will more perfectly.    I wish I could go about helping those in need,    she brought me pie when I craved it so much,    I do trust Thou will give to her & help her  what she needs.    We had a letter from Audrey all so,    she’s having a hard time trying to get money enough “so she says” to get floor covering & the walls painted.    & I’m Praising God Martha & Merlin are together once again & hope it will be for good this time    & Joan & John got a divorse so I heard & now they are loving each other again    Oh God I pray for them all & trust Thou will put a craving into their hearts for Thee,    I give all Praise to Thee for ever & ever.    Glory to God    Amen & Amen. 

Wed. July. 14. 1954./ No. egg today./ Elbert did his washing this morning.    Received Card from Miss. Clark & a nice one from Mrs. Goll with note in it    she sends such nice cards of encouragement,    I praise Thee Jesus & trust Thou will teach her & Keep her,     strengthen her faith.    Well, Elbert says he’s going to Huron in the morning, so I’ll have him get money order for taxes & send it.    & get money orders for Audrey & Rev. Wyatte & I’ll send them later.    Been a terrible hot day,    I mended Elberts sleeper pants & sewed on 2 buttons & made 2. button holes in my night-gown.    The gas man Mr. Jellison from Lorain. was here,    I was talking about getting & Ice box,    he has some white enamaled ones electric & he has a good old fasion one of “wood out side”    they have it in the storage room at his home,    they thought they would rent a cottage by the lake & it would do for a couple of months,     in that case it ought to do me for the summer,    it holds 25 lbs of ice    it would keep the milk & butter & once in awhile, some meat or fish.    We didn’t try to do much,    Elbert was tired after he did his washing    his cold is better, but makes him feel week,    his cough is better, but it’s hard yet,    he got some cream for supper & few buns for tomorrow,    I still rub his back    Oh God of Love & Mercy, I thank Thee for all our many blessing,    send the power through Sister Dear & Sister Haslet & heal them and 

Wed. July. 14. 1954./ Page 3200./ No egg today/ Rev. Frank & Little Mark & I Praise Thee Jesus & heal Elbert’s cold    kill even the roots of it & make the strength to come back into his body    & touch me also & heal me, I pray,    & I give thee all the praise & Glory for ever & ever Amen.    It tried to rain     had a little ice in it,    lightened alot & a little thunder      but not enough rain to freshen the garden.  Clayton Brode & his boys combined  John Snyder wheat today & got it all done about 3 or 3-30-p-m.     97. Degrees in the house & they looked, cooked. 

Thurs. July. 15. 1954./ No. egg today./  Elbert went to Huron & mailed the tax money order 13.89 & he mailed 20.00 money order to Audrey.    I have to write a note & put in with Dr. Wyatts letter & 5.00 money order.    I want to get that cultivator for Elbert & hope I can soon.    No mail worth while today.    Elbert got some beets today  a piece of ham & some beef short steaks,    we had them for dinner,    I do wish I could have went to prayermeeting to night    well I finished my dress today    now I’ll have to wash & iron it,     just seemed all day as if I couldn’t work,    I feel so weak & miserable,    I didn’t get the darning done yet.    I thank Thee Jesus for all my many blessings & trust Thou will hear me & fill me to overflowing with the Holy Ghost    I Praise Thee Jesus, Pure True & Holy for ever & ever.    Wind N. east cooler today & they got bad storms all around us last night., in other towns. 

Fri. July. 16. 1954./ No egg today./ I only darned 2. prs. socks today & we Received a letter or note on a very pretty card,    had little posts with sign boards on them 5 of them  1st. one says, Lots of Luck, then Marrian, No.2. says good health, then Eva has written her name, then 3rd one says Best wishes “from Kathrine” Good cheer “from Joe” 4th & 5th one says, Many Joys, “Sister Cooly”  flowers around each post daisies, roses, red petunias, larkspurs, & poppies.     In side she said We all hope to see you soon.    The verse insid printed says Here’s “sunshine” from a garden, And wishes from a friend- May both do much to cheer you and Keep “you on the mend.”    Then she said, Tell Elbert I said hello and take care of himself & you,   from Sister Eva Keegan.    She said all the people prayed for me in church Sun- the Rev. had ask them to,   no wonder I got a lift,    I thank & praise God for all He does for me & would like to get back to church & worship with

Fri. July. 16. 1954./ Page. 3121.[she means 3201]/ No. eggs today./ the rest,    I thank Thee Jesus & belive Thou will fix us both soon so we can go to Church,    I praise Thee Jesus truly I do with all my heart    Thou Knowest.    been cool, N. east breeze going South before dark & then dying about out.    I pray Jesus Thou will bless all of Thine.    I thank Thee & give Thee all the Glory forever Amen

Sat. July. 17. 1954./ No eggs today/ Well, I washed my new dress & startched it & my two old ones & I washed a line of rags  2 shirts  1/2 doz. nose rags & wash rags & then I ironed the dresses,    I darned 2 prs. Elbert’s sock & have 1. pr to finish,     sun was hot & N. east breeze    & they dried fast.    I didn’t get the floor wiped up,    I’ll try to sweep it in the morning.    We received card from Audrey,     she ask why I sent her 20.00 on the bed.    & she’s been having fits she needs money so bad,    I’m going to try once more to save the amount of money she let us have when we were so hard pressed    she says she don’t & won’t take it back,    but she would like to have it I know.    She says John Fulton “Joan’s” man has to go to service soon.    Well it wont be long now before a lot of them will be going.    If only they Knew the Lord.    God help me to help others.    I thank Thee Jesus & pray Thou will help me soon to be Whole again    I praise THee Jesus Glory, Glory, Hallelujah

Sun. July. 18. 1954./ No egg today./ A. very nice day & no one come in.    Elbert’s cold is bad his ears & throat.    cough & more cough & drops don’t seem to do any good, now.    I praise God He took that sore spot out of my stomach & pain out of my back.    Glory to His Name, Hallelujah    I praise Thee for all things.    N. east wind, this morning & then went South & rained a very light shower then cleared off.     We need a good rain one that will soak, in, the ground is so dry.    I didn’t even go out in the yard today, but maybe will try tomorrow.    Jesus I’m trusting & believing. 

Mon. July. 19. 1954./ No egg today./ Well I didn’t do much today,    Elberts head still feels so bad,    We cut a few weed in the shad of the evergreen tree on the hill from among the roses & then we got the mock orange bushes cut back    have to do a little more on them & then the deitzia bush & spray & lime.    Nellie & Ella Jane & Nelson came in just before dark,    some one gave Nelso a pussy & they have a cat & now there yard & house is full of flees & they dopped the house from celler to attic Sun & again tonight & then came out here while the dope was working.

Mon. July. 19. 1954./ page. 3202./ No. eggs today./ They didn’t stay long    Nelson ate the chicken leg & last dumplin & some gravy,    I was glad for it might have spoilt before morning.    Girls brought us a nice piece of cake (date cake.)    Ernie was here this after noon un-till 5-30-p-m,    he likes to come & he want a pice of my bread,    but, I’ve felt to bad to do the baking,    so we have had buns & dumplins rice & noodles & so forth    I feel better today & hope I continue,    I’m trusting I will.    Ernie gave me 50 cents,    he had crackers with butter on them & jelly & hot coffee with sugar & cream in it.    Hellen went to work & so Did Rue.    Elbert’s cold makes him feel so miserable & I rubed his  back with turpo & alcohol & he rubed his neck & chest & he’s in bed.    he had a bad pain in his right side over his gall nearly toppled him over,    I call on Jesus to help him & it left,    I trust it won’t come back    Oh, Jesus I thank & Praise Thee for all things,    I testified to Jellyson today & ELbert told him it was true,    he seemed eager to listen & was here & hour or so.    he hoped to sell me & ice box,    I told him I’d take the old one if it was O.K.    he said he’d see,    I’d like to have the other one,     but, we need the floor covering so bad.    Praise God from Whom all blessing flow forever & ever Amen. 

Tue. July 20. 1954./ No. egg today./ I made 2. tins of white bread biscuits      & Elbert took away the brush we trimed off yesterday    & he tried to trim trumpet vine out of the goose berry bushes & he took blosoms off of the thisles,    they have got a big start,    he’ll have to dope or spray them,    he put ’em in paper bags so when they are dry he can burn them.    Been terribly hot & floods in Virginie & Cara-lina    lots of hogs died from heat & some other stock & alot of people    & they had another hot day, today.    It’s was partly mostly cloudy here & a little breeze untill tonight      at 4-30-p-m, wind died out & we had a heavy shower & the wind blowed & rain came in sheets    but we did not get enough only wet the top,     Wind freshens & dies    it is lightening in the south west now, 4 oclock shower came from N. West.     Well it’s getting cooler, again.    I have rubed Elbert & he’s in bed,    his cold is better but he don’t have his usual pep,    he tires easily & feels shaky.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all Things,   I Glory in Thy Power & Give Thee Praise & Honour now & forever Amen.    We had a letter from Audrey today & she can’t think of brother Frank being 64. yrs. old July 27. 1954. or herself being 62. yrs. old,    she says she don’t feel old.    Well we all have to slow up & by & by     God helps me for I’ll have to admit I don’t feel good tonight. 

Wed. July. 21. 1954./ Page. 3203./ No egg today./ cloudy most of the day  & to-night.    Wings of healing came today.    Elbert has done some work out side & I was in the yard for a little while    N. east breeze & real cool tonight.    We have house shut up & it’s none to warm.    My stomach & bowels have hurt me every since I drank a cup of coffee 3 or 4 mornings ago.    Elbert offered to make it for me when he got up about 7 or 7-30 a m    I felt rather empty, so drank it    stomach has hurt me every since,    I can’t understand.    Well Elbert figures on going to Vermilion in the morning to mail a birthday card to Audrey, one to Frank & Wings of healing letter & a letter to Farmers Nursery Faribault Minn. for a Ro. Ho that weeds, hoes, cultivates & mulches. & 1 1/2 lbs. Boosten,    don’t look as if we would have any garden stuff     to cold nights    “I don’t know yet wheather I’ll send for the Ro.Ho & boosten,”    I thank Thee Jesus for all things & trust for Thy help & guidance,    I glad Thou Art & ever will be. Amen. 

Thurs. July. 22. 1954./ No egg today/ Did my washing    felt so bad I didn’t gt up untill 2-p-m. fast time    then Elbert went to Huron got some fish 5 perch    he cleaned them & he fried them,    I felt rather all in,    & so does he, for he scraped & scoured & cleaned stove saucer & grate top,    they were so dirty neither of us has felt like cleaning them & he cleaned roaster or broiler oven didn’t clean the broiler,    I have to see they do another time.   Elbert spent half aday clean stove parts & I know it’s a hard job.    Well I have him rubed & he’s in bed & I wish I were in mine.    It’s a queer world.    I do Praise God for all my blessings in Jesus Name & Pray God be Blessed for ever & ever & all Power & Glory be His, Amen.    N. east cool wind all day    I hung out my night gown & Elbert’s blanket,    he had his sleepers out then at 4-p-m.    I hung out my washing & it all dried but my dress,    I pray all were refilled with the spirit who went to prayermeeting tonight & those Who couldn’t go. 

Fri. July. 23. 1954./ No egg today./  I’ve been so weak & felt as if I had my choise    I’d have just lay on the bed all day,    but I got up before in-ner{?} & then I darned my stockings  2 pr.    they havent last much longer,    I’ve worn them 2 years, so can’t complain     Ernie was here all after noon, he torments me for stories

Fri. July. 23. 1954./ page. 3204./ No egg today./ he don’t care if the story is a-bout animals, birds or humans just so it’s interesting.    Elbert tells a story sometimes about when he was 10 yrs. old & I was 8. yrs. old. about delivering papers (news papers) or fishing in Black river Lorain Ohio.    Ernie is 8. yrs. old. but, he’s such a little boy.    Well, Elbert doesn’t feel so good    he don’t have strength enough to suit him,    he hoed all his garden this morning & waterid it tonight,    his head still bothers him.    Oh Jesus, help us to be all Thine.   & I’m trusting for my healing Jesus you Promised, if we ask you would hear & take care of us & I’m standing on your promises, I know you hear & I believe you will answer prayer.    All Praise & Honour & Glory be Thiine for ever & ever Amen.    Wind South this morning but at 10-a-m. was N. east & cool & partly cloudy,    we shut the house all up before dark & it’s not any to warm.    I’ve rubed Elberts back & he’s in bed.    They had an earth quake in Chillei today.

Sat. July. 24. 1954/ No egg today./ Well, I been rather lazy & I haven’t done much only what I had to do    & Elbert felt so bad he got partly dressed got up at 8.-a-m.    he has sprayed & watered the garden    we have jigers & he didn’t get all the spraying done so guess Mon will be some more of same job.    I was out to the hen house & got a wee baby rabbit to come almost to me.    ground’s so dry & hard, that it would take a lot of water to get it wet.    I went out in front & over to look at the garden, While he was watering,    then I set in the car untill he was done,    then we both came into the house    & I washed the dishes & we listened to news.    & now he’s rubed & in bed & I wish I was in mine.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things & am trusting & believing Thou will releive me soon.   Glory to God in Jesus Name, Glory, Glory, Glory, Hallelujah, Amen.    Audrey was 62. yrs. old today.

Sun. July 25. 1954./ No egg today./ Yesterday some one came & drove to the back of the house, while Elbert was up to Huron,    I must have been sleeping sound for I didn’t hear them    we saw the wheel tracks.    I got up at 10-30-a-m.    Elbert had just got home & I ask him about the tracks,    but he said he didn’t know,    his sleepers were on the line & my window was open.    (We get wonderful sermons over the radio that ought to win many souls to Christ)    Been a nice day, & not a soul came near    I’m better & will be so happy when I can go to Church again    I pray for every soul that belongs to Jesus & the world over.    I thank & Praise Thee, Jesus for all things, Glory, Hallelujah, Amen & Amen.

Mon. July. 26. 1954./ page. 3205./ No. eggs today./ My arms just below the joint of my shoulder, feels as if they had been bound close up underthe arm pit so tight they pained me now for 2 nights & 2 days & they still hurt so bad & last week my wrists felt as if they had been bound & week before my little fingers felt as if they had been twisted & hurt me so terribly & they are still sore & pain some yet & there are new hypo needle marks    Oh if only, Jesus would help me to find out how this is being done    I know He can, I pray He will, & help me to put a stop to this terrible thing, God help me to Know, I will give Thee the honour & Glory for ever & ever. Amen.    Been a cool N. east breeze, hot today. breeze dying out about 4-30-p-m.    Ernie came & stayed untill 5-45-p-m. fast time.    No Mail today,    I mailed cards to Sisters Katherine & Eva & Dear & our sister Audrey.    I love Thee Jesus & Praise THee for all things great or small, Amen.    Elbert filled tubs & buckets this morning    he’s pulled weeds & cut weeds & tonight he watered the garden & I helped carry a little water, 4 or 5 pails full.    to dry & to cold for garden.    I haven’t done much today,   I’m better in some ways. 

Tue. July. 27. 1954/ No. egg today./ Frank Bonney is 64. yrs. old today.    I sent him a card but no answer.    They never hardly if ever reply reply,    it feel we can’t be real brothers & sisters as we should.    I do pray, Dear Heavenly Father in Jesus Dear Name, We all may learn to Know Thee & do Thy Will & ways.    Elbert went to Huron 11-a-m. & didn’t get back un-till 8-30-p-m. & that’s all I know about that,    he said he did the erands & had to wait in Dr’s office so long, he was just get up to leave When the nurse called him,    he went to fish house   got fish   they even gave him ice,    it lasted untill he got them dressed,    we had them for supper,    he got steak & saucage & after supper he took it to Brodes & they wasn’t home, so he took it to Sarr’s    & Helen put it in ice box & he stayed so long I began to wonder, what had happened to him,    but, he said they were visiting,    but he didn’t remember hardly anything they talked about.    No mail today.   One of the Hahn boys or men died today or yesterday,    he had been in 

Tue. July. 27. 1954./ Paage. 3206./ No. eggs today./ the hospital & had only been home few days & dropped dead.    It pays to be ready.    I did my washing & one cotton blanket today & got them all dry.    Now I have 1. work shirt, 2 house dresses, 2. petticoats  1, night gown  1. shirt & 2 towels  4 hand towels. 6, hankercheifs  my pillow slip & cover & wash rags & rags & stocking    & I washed a wash rag & 3. more rags, 1. pillow slip & cover & 2. prs. socks, for Elbert.    he will have his B.V.D’s.  3. suits & 3 work shirts, & 1 pr. pants.    Been terrible hot, through middle of day, but cool off at night with heavy dews.    Farmers are be-gining to worry about crops, it’s so dry.    Dear Heavenly Father, if people would only read Thy Word & try to understand it even my own brothers & sisters, & All their families.   Oh God help me & us before it’s tolate,   God have mercy on me a siner & give me wisdom & understanding    I Praise Father Son & Holy Ghost Amen. 

Wed. July. 28. 1954./ No. eggs today./ We didn’t work today    to hot    & Ernie came & stayed untill 5-30-p-m.    We received a card from Audrey,    Joan’s man gone to Fort Knox Kentucky & Jim has gone to North Carlina.    Well Elbert’s neck is so sore & stiff,    he says it’s worse than before he went to the Dr.    I hope it will get better soon    Hope I can wipe up floor.    I baked 2. tins bread biscuits 1. brown & 1. White,    Ernie went home to go to a cub scout party & he had to take a box lunch & his mother went with him,    they went in swiming & after that they dressed & ate there lunch & came back home & went to bed.    he looked tired today,    his father brought him at noon & he went home at 5-30-p-m.    he ate part of a biscuit & drank coffee & he love my bread    I put a white & a brown one in a bag for him when he went home,    but he didn’t Know & went home with out them    We received card from Audrey Wed & none today    neither of us felt very good today,    been hot    I thank God in Jesus Name for all our many blessings    May all Glory & power be his for ever & ever, Amen. 

Thurs. July 29. 1954/ No. egg today./ Well, I got floor wiped up    took me couple hours & I was just getting done when Ella Jane, Nellie & George & Nelson came in,    they gave us some string beans   a pepper & pice {?] hot peper & 1. cucumber.    they have a little doz some gave them    Ella Jane ate a biscuit

Thurs. July. 29. 1954./ Page. 3207./ No. Egg today./ & some hot pepper,    She & the two boys went down to see Ernie,    he took the biscuits home tonight.    They didn’t stay very long,    Ernie said he’d like to see & play with them when they come again so they called on him.    & Nellie & Elbert & I visited some     she hasn’t been able to work this week & they were wondered how we were & it gave them a little ride    they were coming this morning, but they called Ella Jane & ask her to work & they was just ready to leave the house for here.    I had to sit so often though I’d never get floor wiped up.    It rained light showers from early morning untill late after noon & radio says same for tomorrow,    We need the rain,    air is very damp & it’s dark tonight.    We received letter from Audrey today not much news.    Joan’s looking at new apartment on the Levite road,    Jim’s going to try for the foodball team & Jean & Bill bought a cake with 62 candles on it & ice cream for her birthday    & she went to there home & had chicken dinner.    Jean dneeds dishes to cook in.    Well, I wish I could have gone to prayermeeting tonight    Elbert’s throat is better or at least it don’t pain quit so bad,    he’s rubed & in bed,  wish I was in mine    I love Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all things Amen. 

Fri. July. 30. 1954./ No egg today./ Was lots to hot to work & the grass & voilet leaves are cooked    & when it gets as hot as the bible tells us & a third of all things are Killed how will be able to endure;    I think  Elbert is better although his neck is still sore & stiff.    sweat rolls down my face & neck like rain on the window pane.    It’s been so hot all day, I’ve wondered about those working in ships or out in the sun    & Nellie & Ella Jane were sick & I know it’s hard for us & so it will be for Audrey & Gertie & Many others    we got a letter from Audrey today saying it was to hot to work    I thank My Heavenly Father for all our many blessings & healings in Jesus Name    & I pray, Katherine is lots better & Joe & Eva & Anna & Marian & Mrs. Cooley & all of hers & Sister Dear & all the thousands of boys & girls & the Christians all over the world & all the slaves & prisoners & captives all those fighting & dying  all the deft dumb, and crippled  bed riden  those in camps, prisons, hospitals, homes & old peoples home, orphans & for all who take care of them that 

Fri. July 30. 1954/ page. 3208./ No egge today./ God will hear all Who call on Him in faith believing & my prayer in faith with theres & He will here & answers, Praise His Holy Name & I do Praise Father, Son & Holey Ghost now & forever more, Amen.    It’s been partly cloudy, wind’s been all way around. 

Sat. July, 31. 1954/ No egg today/ The dresses came today    I riped the cotton one up   took the belt & put a yoke in the front of skirt & the rest of belt I cut in half & peiced the sleeves down 3 inches    got it all done except the hem in the bottom of skirt & it’s the cheapest of any dress in the making I have had instead of cutting it with the length of the good they cut it all the other way.    Well maybe I can get 2.54 cents wear out of it,    it’s nice firm good percale, woven good    wish I could have had the goods & made it myself    the other one is rayon & pretty,    but they cut the waist off 2. in 2 short in the front & it makes the skirt pull up in front,    I don’t think I’ll Keep it    havent any way to piece it down in front    & sleeve are to short.    I’ve felt rather bad all day & so has Elbert      & tonight it did really look like we would get another tornado    it was a low wind   clouds & long streaks & at last it broke and the wind blew & it rained in heavy sheets,    then it eased off & in half hour or so, it began to look once more, as if it would be a tornado, but it to, passed over,    I Praise Thee Jesus & thank Thee,   Thou art wonderful  I love The Jesus   help me to do Thy Will & way.    Thou Knowest all things & I believe Thou will get m back to Church again,    I hope Nellie & the children didn’t get scart bad, for the storm went that way,    it’s lots cooler at 10-30-p-m. & we got a barrel & 2. tubs of rain water,    I have Elbert’s back rubed & his sling made & he drank it & is now in bed.    & I’m sure tired tonight,    it’s so hard to try to sew when you can’t see & the bobin thread & the one on top kept breaking    & I can’t see to thread the needle & Kept praying for Jesus to help & keep me & He Has,    He does all the way & I worship Him for He sees, hears, & understands;  Glory to His Holy Name. Amen.     The wind blew real hard about 3 or 3-30 this a.m.

Sun. Aug. 1. 1954./ No. egg today./ Wish I could go to church.   Been a nice day   cooled off such a lot last night & hasn’t been quite so hot today.    We were about half done with dinner when Katherine & Joe came in    they came in answer of prayer,    I ask God to help us to get some chickens & so Joe has a few to spare so they are going to bring them end of the week.    Katherine

Sun. Aug. 1. 1954./ Page. 3209./ No. egg today./ had blood clots in back of her legs & Dr. took them out,    she feels weak & weighs 298 lbs.  to much    she isn’t as tall as I am,    I pray God will take off all the surplus weight,    I thank Thee Jesus.    We had a nice visit & then they went home.    Joe is as thin as a shad.    She said Sister Dear was lots better.    I thank Thee Jesus & give all Praise to Thee & pray Thou will continue their healing & mine & strengthen my faith & give me power in Jesus Name Amen.    They brought us 1. 1/2 doz. of eggs,    We are glad to get them    I’ll try to see they get some pay for they wouldn’t take any money.    Been partly cloudy all day & tonight.    I Praise Thee Jesus for all things great or small & my Salvation.    I have Elbert’s back & neck bathed & he’s in bed & I’m going to mine.    The dress I made of bags, I wore today,    I cut it out over a yr ago.

Mon. Aug. 2. 1954./ No. egg today./ I ironed my 2 house dresses & my petticoat  & Elbert’s shirt.    I haven’t felt very well & I haven’t done any thing else worth while.    It’s been cloudy alday,    sun just peeked through once or twice & it got real chilly  cool tonight & we built a light fire.    the air has been damp    it tried to rain a couple of times.   still looks like rain.    Oh God, help me to Know Thee better & serve Thee more   strengthen me soul & body In Jesus Name I ask    I thank Thee and Praise Thee now & forever & ever, Amen. 

Tue. Aug. 3. 1954./ No egg today./ Elbert did his washing this morning,    his neck pained him bad but he got it all done,    he had 3. shirts & 3. B. V. D’s.  1. pr. socks  1/ pr. pants.    We received a letter from Audrey,    she says when we get old we should keep right on working,    Well, we do the best we can & we don’t ask our brother sisters or nephews or neices to help us    We did ask Frank & Armond to come & fix up the toilet    Elbert wasn’t able to do things after the tornado,    they haven’t been back since,    we haven’t had any way to pay them for the couple hrs.     they put the toilet back together,     I’m more than sorry & pray God will see he is reimbersted, for what he did for us, & if we can do anything oursleves, I pray we may,    for we do want to.    I thank & praise Thee Jesus for the strength Thou hast given us this day,    & pray well soon be able to go to Church again.    Been cloudy all morning but sun came out after dinner & it warmed up, not to much.    Elbert fixed a place to put the chickens, if Joe brings them    I baked 2. big tins of bread biscuits  1. small one.    Mrs. Kregg that use to preach in Amherst & VErmilion is going to preach in Vermilion each night this week.    I like to go & hear her.    I was thinking of her often of late.   Perhaps, because she was coming to Vermilion. 

Wed. Aug. 4. 1954./ page. 3210./ No. egg today./ Well, I got my washing done once more  & I thought once again, Praise God in Jesus Name I want to go to prayermeeting, if they have it,    they are having school for the children this week.  Katherine said.    Elbert has done odds & ends today.    Nellie, Ella Jane, Bonita & her 3. children came about 7-p-m & brought a water melon & a few peaches & Ella Jane went got Ernie & he played with the boys & ate melon & played with the puppy & then out side,    Elbert Nellie & I ate & came in, for it was trying to rain,    so, we visited alittle,    They told me David Hunter died about a week ago    I had been thinking about him & had talked about him & I said I feel as if I was going to cry,    so my heart has gone out to Grace, his wife & family & his one brother & 3. sisters Alex & May    Nellie & Madiline Adam & John are gone & their mother & father,    We are all getting along in years,    Dave was 68. yrs. old Dec. 18.th 1953.    I only hope he had learned to Know Jesus    then we’ll meet again & I pray Grace & hers & Dave’s folks will learn to know Jesus.    Well it was cloudy all morning & then sun came & it was hot, but a cool in the hot air    Elbert is better & I do thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all things more than I can tell, but Thou. Knowest Praise Thy Holy Name Amen. 

Thurs. Aug. 5. 1954./             / We heard over the radio Wed. of a woman who has 4. girls 2 yrs. apart  each one born on Aug. 3.   What a birth-day party.   Elbert woke me a little after 10-a-m,    he was throwing up & groaning in pain,    I got up as fast as I could & he was standing on the step & bending over the pail, sweat standing like dew all over his head,    I did what I could for him     then got dressed    he went back to outside toilet    I went part way as far as well pump to see if he was O.K. & get a paile of water,    I had quite a time to get him settled, his stomach was cramping & his bowels    I gave him soda    he threw it up in about 10 minutes  washed his mouth & throat out & I got him to settle back in the big chair,    he had to set on the can & threw up in the pail    I Kept asking Jesus what I should do    I heard the Spirit say   get him into bed so I ask him to let me take his shoes off,   he did, then slipped off his pants & got into bed,    he seemed afraid,    I talked to him & prayed & then gave him 1/2 of anacin & cup of hot coffee & he slept a couple hours    then he went out back again,    I cleaned up after he went to sleep    some trip for me    I couldn’t sleep all night, I was so tired,    but, I did lay down & rested an hour or so this after noon    then, I dragged around & made soup for 

Thurs. Aug. 5. 1954./ page. 3211./ No. egg today./ our supper.    I only gave Elbert half a bowl full    he ate it all    he was so empty    I was a little anxious a-bout it,    I gave him a little olive oil before he had his soup    & he did have a few gas pains, but is better    I rubed his back & neck & greesed him & he’s in bed now.    he got up this a-m & put some wire netting over a window on the building we called the cottage where we had planned to keep a few young roosters,    I think it was our sister Mable’s birthday today.,    I received a letter today from Sister Haslet    they were coming on Sun.    I didn’t like the idea,   but, in her letter she said they’d come Sat. & that they wanted 1.50 a piece for the roosters    seems to much,    but maybe it’s O.K.    I hope there wont be very many of them & she said they were bringing some pullets we wouldn’t need to take unless we wanted to.    I pray God will help us & that He will turn Elbert to Him soon & save his soul,    Eva & Marian & Katherine & Joe & Maybe Mrs Cooley are going over to eastern part of Norwalk to a really Hallelujah meeting.    Wish so much we could have went.    I thank Thee Jesus & give Praise to Thee for allthings Amen.

Fri Aug. 6. 1954./ No egg. today./ Well, Elbert’s feeling better    he tried to do a little work hoeing & pulling weeds so he can put out the stump of the Baldwin apple tree by the path    there are alot of small trees  come up from the roots of the big tree    we thought we would try to save some to see if they would grow but the bible says in the end time a third of the trees will die & there are lots of them dying    Cleveland has been called the City of trees & the radio said a few days ago, that, over 2. thirds have died this summer,    & they have been digging them out & will replace them with new ones this Fall & the 2. big Elms are dying on this place & some of the other ones are dying.    I do believe the bi ble.    I aired the blankets today & made up the beds a gain.    No mail today.    Ernie came today & he looks so miserable & he complained of a headach,    I hope all will be well with him.    I thank & praise God & the Son & the Holy Ghost, for all the many blessing & pray I may go to church soon again.    May all praise be His now & ever more.    The air is nice, but there is an icy chill in the breeze & it’s been partly cloudy, white sun today. Amen.

Sat. Aug. 7. 1954./ No egg today./ Well, Elbert is tired,    he has done all he had to do.    Katherine  Joe came about 3 or 3-30-p-m.    they didn’t stay long,    they had 3 roosters & e. pullets abaout 3. months old    Elbert had fixed a place in old cottage    We understood there 

Sat. Aug. 7. 1954./ page 3212./ No egg today./ would be 6 or 7 roosters, but they had a change of mind & brought, the others,    we killed & dressed 2. roosters & cooked ribs, rumps & necks for supper & made a little gravy warmed up, potatoes & had some beets I cooked Fri. from our garden    & Elbert picked a doz. big nice cucumbers, I believe it was Tue.    he gave nellie & the girls 6 or 8 & Helen Sarr several & we have had 3 or 4 & there are more coming faster than we can eat them.    Well we had supper & I washed dishes & then I fried the rest of the chicken & put it in the roaster & let it simmer untill done,    So now the dishes & fry pan & tins are washed & put away (I made biscuits for supper)    & Elbert is rubed & greesed & in bed.    I felt so bad today but helped pick the chickens & cut them up & get them cooked    & I’m still feeling so bad    my arms & wrists & my head feels as if it had been thumped over my right temple & some sore spots in my left & right side & down around my blader & my hips where I set down    the flesh is sore as if some strong fingers had clamped into them & sometime my finigers feel as if they had been badly twisted    & I can hardly get up & do what I have to do.    I’m so glad God sees, Knows & hears & I pray He will help me soon, that I may be free.    Katherine wrote me a note & said they were going from Huron Church to Eastern part of Norwalk for a Hallelujah meeting,    but that there cars would full but she wished we could go in ours,    however we’re not able    & Elbert hates to try to drive,    his head feels so bad.    Well, they are going to have a big picnic dinner over there all so.    I pray God will be strong in there midst.    Haven’t heard from Sister Dear & she doesn’t come any more.    Oh God help us to live close to Thee I pray;   I thank Thee for all there prayers & Praise Thee for all things in Jesus Name

Sun. Aug. 8. 1954./ No eggs today./ We began to think there wasn’t anyone coming,    but, then, in come Bill & Jean & Joan & baby Randy James & Audrey & she had the rolla way bed,    I owe her 10.00 on it yet,    then I hope to get our linolium of floor covering.    I do wish I could paint the inside, so as to make it brighter for winter.    Well we visited awhile & then they went.    Joan has a nice baby short & chunky, aubrun hairs & dark eyes.   we

Sun. Aug. 8. 1954./ page. 3213./ No. eggs today./ Audrey & I didn’t get to visit very much    there were 2. linen hand-kercheifs wrapped in a little storry[?] paper & 2. crochet books.    We had a lunch & I have dishes washed & Elbert rubed & now I’m listening to a preacher from Indiana, Fort Wayne. & wishing I could be in church    & trust He will help me to get able to be there sooon,    Glory to God in the Highest   I love Thee Jesus & wish they all knew Thee, that they would be as serious about Thee as they are about earthly things.    Oh God, put a desire so strong in there hearts they will take there bible every day & scearch the scriptures & learn more about Thee, that our souls may be saved.    Been partly cloudy & tried to rain before the children went,    I would have ask them to eat with us but they were going back home & have supper for Merlin & there selves.    One of the little pullets got out & we had a time getting her in. 

Mon. Aug. 9. 1954./ No eggs today./ Well, I tried to clean a place for the rollaway bed & it tireded me out but I got it in between the dresser & old comode that had belonged to my grandma Bonney’s home    it’s over 100 yrs. old & it has lost the board off the back & the pieces on the sides, used for towels & wash rags.    Ella Jane always wanted Miss Baumgart’s little old coutch, so one day she gave it to me & I told Ella Jane she could have it, it matches my black walnut chairs & little rocker,    she has the dresser that had been Aunt Nellie Mastins     When she died Van gave it to me    I left My sister Nellie Bell Bonney Harnish take it to use & when I ask for it she was nasty about it & didn’t want to give it up, so I felt God Knew & so, I never ask for it again,    she’s like our dad in that respect, selfish, greedy & longs for style ease & luxier.    Well the cautch or lounge has been set here for a couple or 3 yrs or more, since before Miss Baumgart died & she didn’t know what to do with it, so Joan said she’d like to have it.    Then Ella Jane came last week & said she still wants it but if she don’t get it this week Joan will get it.    It’s been rather cool most of the day   hot during middle of the day   cool S. west breeze today.   No. mail worth while.   Elbert went to Vermilion & got the most of the grocieres & some fresh & salt meat & I went with him up to Brodes tonight,    Elbert ask her to put the meat in the ice box & she did, God bless her. 

Mon. Aug. 9. 1954./ page. 3214./ No. egg today/ Oh I thank & Praise God my Heaven-ly Father, Jesus my Savior & Phyican & the Holy Ghost  that They are & ever will be,   I love Thee & pray all Honour Power & Glory be Thine forever & ever,    I thank Thee for my healings & for this one & pray for a stronger faith in Thee, Amen.

Tue. Aug. 10. 1954./ No. egg today./ No mail worth while.   I mended 1. shirts of mine & 1 suit B’.V’.D’s. & cooked the supper.    Elbert tried to split the old apple tree stump out of the ground    The wind has a cold chill in it & it’s tried to rain & wind went N. West & it’s quite cool tonight.    radio says wind’s to blow 25 miles & hour tonight & will be 55 degrees  quite cool before morning.    I have Elbert rubed & he’s in bed.    Oh God of Love & Mercy help me I pray & I do try always to give Thee all Praise & Glory. Amen    We had Ernie all after noon & he came back & ate supper with us & I gave him a little jar of soup for his mother.   

Wed. Aug. 11. 1954/ No. egg today./ Well I finished mending the 2 shirts    my eyes seem so weak & the water runs so free    I know Jesus sees & hears & Knows my condition    I’m standing on his promises & believing He will heal me soon,   I’m trusting & believing He will   Glory to God & Honour & Power I thank Thee Jesus, & give Thee all the Glory & Praise, Amen.    Ernie was here this afternoon untill 5-30-p-m.    Strong wind all day    lots of fast moving clouds,    We had a light fire as it is so cool/ 

Thurs. Aug. 12. 1954./ No egg today./ Well, I did my washing & 2 cotton blankets.    tired Oh I’m so tired but not as bad as I’ve been some times.    I was only half done when Sister Haslet came in & we were both so happy to talk about all things & try to find the best way out,    she took Eva’s pocket book & Elbert gave her 3. cucumbers,    she brought 3 or 4 children to Huron to bible study at the church   & she may be here tomor-row.    Well, I finished the washing,    Elbert chased the Spang bake wagon or car up on the main highway & got bread, cookies & doughnuts & he stopped at store & got some fresh saucage & we had it for supper    then Ernie came in & brought me 6 nice green peppers & I gave him 2. saucage sandwitches,    he said he just loved them    I don’t believe he gets enough to eat,    Well we had the supper about halve eat when Frank & his son Armond came in from Lorain to go wood chuck hunting    they talked a few minutes & went     then they came in & talked awhile & started home at dark, no chuckes.   Franks knee doesn’t bother him he says.

Thurs. Aug. 12. 1954./ page. 3215./ No egg today./ He also says his garden isn’t much good this year.    Armond is living in the old home place.   & he help his dad a lot with boats & the work,   they dock about 57 boats  launches small & large, some so nice you have to take your shoes off to walk around on deck,  Armond said he’d rather have an old fish boat or any way something he could walk on & not worry about scratching,   his dad (my youngest brother) & I use to get in the flat bottom (old No. 3) & I’d hold out my full skirt   stick a paddle in the sculling socket & sail from the bend down home,    he was about 8. yrs. old,    I helped him make a sail out of burlap bags,   it was on a pole & not very safe as we couldn’t raise it up or down on the pole   wind was blowing agale one day & we went up to the bend   got wet turning around & had to pull boat on bank  drain water out   then put sail in    & when we got half way back wind lifted it out & dropped it in the river    Frank wanted to try to grab it, but I said no.   he was so worried,   thought we would loose it, but I told him it would float & I’d get it, but he was to do as I told him for I couldn’t swim; so since we neither one could swim    we had to be very careful & he had promised to do as I told him so he did & I re-treived the sail,   mother was standing in the Kitchen door wringing her hands so I told Frank to stand up & be carefull not to fall & then set down a-gain, so ma could see him    for I knew she thought it was Frank I was trying to get out the water but when she saw him she knew it was the sail,    I told him I could get the stick back in the hole,    I’d hold my skirt out,    he was happy then & we all most flew    the spray soaked us    I put my skirt down before we got to close to the dock & skulled in along side with out even bumping the dock & little brother said Onger [the name Frank called Elinor] that was just swell   do you think I can do as well someday?   I told him sure he could in a few yrs. more   he was 9 or 10 yrs old before he called me Elinor    I loved my brothers & sisters dearly, but they have changed over the years.    I pray they will know the Lord before He comes, God help us. 

Thurs. Aug. 12. 1954./ page. 3216./ No egg today/ I ask in Jesus Name.    I thank Thee & give all the praise & Glory to Thee for all things for ever & & ever Amen.    I pray Thou will rebuke that dumb Spirit in Marian & keep her covered with Thy blood    make her Thine in Spirit & Truth, I thank Thee Jesus, & Keep Eva close to Thee, strengthen her soul & body, heart & mind   I’ll give Thee the Praise & Glory now & ever more, Amen & Amen.    It’s been a windy day partly cloudy    was the same last night    wind whipping around most N. West & east.    Elbert has been trying to work,   he has a cold in glands of throat.    it’s better but he’s so tired, he’s tired through his stomach tonight & it don’t want to take care of his supper.    Well he’s planing on going to Huron tomorrow & cash checks.   

Fri. Aug. 13. 1954./ No egg today./ Well I cut the bottom of the boughten dress & got the facing basted on ready to stitch.   Ernie was hear all after noon & came back after supper & then he helped Elbert water the garden & went home on his bycle,    he cought a grasshopper and took it & a few small carrots home,   he had hopper in a glass jar & put it & carrots in a bag,    he’s so happy to be here with Elbert out doors,    hope he will learn to Know Jesus.    Nellie, Ella Jane, Bonita & her 3 children came in,    they went up & got cream & came back & all had cream & crackers & visited a while    Jimmy’s wife “Hazel” is in hospital    she been studying to hard to be a practical nurse   she’s in St. Joseph’s in Lorain;    Mrs. Baldwin seems worse again.    & they were telling about the O’Neil Store,   said there were at least 2 thousand cars in the parking lot & they wished we could see.    It tires me so to do the least little bit out side my usual duties.    I’d like to be in Church Oh, so much.     I was out side twice today,    it’s been a nice day, tempture drops to 50 degrees most every night & will tonight.    ELbert twisted his back & it is hurting him to-Night    I rubed his back good tonight & he’s sleeping hard.    He was up to Huron & hoped for a few fish, no luck,    he got a little lunch meat & had everything started for dinner    he got pork & liver & he fried it;    we had soup for supper “Liptons dry” makes 2 dishes of soup, one package;    Elbert got my glasses fixed, today & he got the 10.00 money order for Audrey,    I’ll have the bed paid for now & I have to send 5.00 to Wyatt & 5.00 to Huron church  10.00 for gass & 24.00 for food & not any thing for

Fri. Aug. 13. 1954/page. 3217./ No. egg today./ clothes.   Elbert gave the girls some cucumbers & the vines are drying up,   they should have been watered Last night,    I hope they will come back to life & give ore cucks.    Well we have a full clear moon & most as light as day outside.    Bonita only worked a week & 2 days & is layed off again,   her children are growing & getting tall, most as tall as there mother.    Nellie says she’s going to teach Kindergarden school this Fall, half days. & tuter one boy at home.    Wish I was more able bodied.    I pray & thank God for the strength he does give me Glory to his holy name. Amen.   Getting cool    got to go to bed. 

Sat. Aug. 14. 1954./ No egg today/ Been a cloudy rainy day    the sun peep through once & it was raining a steady shower,    I rested a few hrs. this morning.    Elbert got damp & his neck seems to be worse today,    I pray he will turn to God & get converted & healed    he’s been a hard working Kind hearted man doing good for all he could & some who have seemed to hate him & he wants to have a good place before it’s to late,    Ernie was here for a while today.   came on his bycykle bicycle    he likes to come & we like to have him.    I thank Thee Jesus for all things for my healing & trust Thou will keep me covered with Thy Blood & close to Thee Amen.   It’s thundering & lightening hard, but not as much rain. 

Sun. Aug. 15. 1954./ No egg today./ It sure rained    the tub was full that set under the grainery eves & kept at it untill almost morning then it cleared up, been clear or partly cloudy, sunset like ball of ice, thundered tonight & looks like rain & it did give us a light shower,    then Nellie, Ella Jane & Bonita & 3 children came,    they didn’t stay long & went back home.    Bonita has to go to the employment office & Ella Jane has to work.    & she looks tired out    We have just sit around all day.   it’s been so hot.    Ernie told us his dad has 2 sets of hand cuffs for big & small wrists & a star & that the cuffs are locked & his father is going to try to get keys for them.    No what sort of trouble is this, I am wondering. & hope it wont be grivus    God help me, in Jesus Name I ask & please help me soon. 

Mon. Aug. 16. 1954./ page. 3218./ No. eggs today/   I hope Elbert doesn’t have any-thing to do about it, or that he does-n’t know anything about it if he is a depty in the plant Otis Steel where he says he “Rue” works    I wouldn’t think he’d alowed to take the police badge or hand cuffs home.    Well, Rue didn’t work today.     Elbert got up & washed out most of his cloths & hung them up when he went to Huron    got some meat for soup & two little chopped steaks;    I had just got his washing in & windows shut when he drove in & the wind had broke    I tried to help him in & he was very curt & told me to get out of his way     he had a pail of fish & a bag of corn & the meat,     I don’t know where his mind was    the wind was terrible, he got the door shut & barred & came in & washed his face & hand & looked rather queer,    he walked around & looked at the storm & then started to get dinner,    I ask him not to light the gas & he said he guessed it would be better not to but in a couple of minutes he lit the burners & started dinner & he still didn’t act like himself,    his norstrels extended & white around his nose & mouth & so nervous he couldn’t stand still,    maybe I’ve said to much about what I’d like to do any guy that tried or did get into my room,    I was so sick “that was quite a while ago”  I dressed then lay down on the bed,    I dosed off & began to strangle & fought to get up & he was holding something under my nose,    he said he guessed he got as much as I did, but opened the window at my demand & said, I’d better lay down,   I might fall,    I don’t know how he or any one else could get into my room    I lock the door & put the bolt on & tie the bolt,   the screen is nailed in sides & bottom but I see one side of frame is cracked & I don’t know when that was done,    every once in a while I have big finger marks black & blue on my arms & something on my legs & hypo needle marks on arms or body & just a short time ago my hands & wrists were so sore & lame & it looked as if my wrists had been bound with fish cord,  such as he has here, off from fish nets & the prints stayed on my wrists & black & blue marks for 3 days.    God help me to know what to do if there was only some one I could trust to help me. 

Mon. Aug. 16. 1954./ Page. 3219/ No egg. today./ It rained in torents & wind blew terrible,    it’s cooler to-night.     I got the dress faced & his sleeper pants patched & I patched my petticoat & sewed the sleeves in the patch demim jack I was making    he tried it on    it’s O.K.    I have to put color on it    hem sleeves & bottom & put buttons & holes & it will be done.    Oh, I forgot the pockets but I can do them.    Oh, God either turn him to Thee soon or shew me What to do.    I received return on the dress I sent back to Lane Bryant’s today.    I Praise & thank Thee Jesus for all things & believe Amen. 

Tue. Aug. 17. 1954./ No egg today./ Been a fine day,    it rained so hard early this morning & then was mostly cloudy & not to hot    Rev & Mrs. Dear & Naomie came in just after supper,    they didn’t stay very long, for they were taking care of the young folk’s meeting & had to get back to church    We had a nice Visit & prayer & then they were on there way aagain.    I was out in the yard again today    Elbert sawed off some limbs the wind broke off the other night- when the wind blew so hard & a couple that had been broke last year,    Elbert got a bad spell & shook,   so after he got off the ladder, but he put the ladder a-way & came in & had a cup of coffee & rested a few minutes & then, “Ernie was here all after noon    he & Ernie cleaned up the mess & he came in & felt satisfied to rest    Ernie went home 5-30-p-m.    he came back While Ministers were here & went before they left    & came back after they had gone,    they had 91 children to bible study classes & had picnic lunches in the park,   I thank THee Jesus for Thy love & for the love of those in the Church & after 15 or 20 minutes, Preachers & Ernie were gone,  in came Mrs. Keegan & Marian  Mrs. Cooley & Mrs. Mc.Nutt & Mrs Cooley read us some verses she had written through the inspiration of the Sppirit    we had a good visit & prayer & testimonies,    they ate cold fish & we made hot

Tue. Aug. 17. 1954./ page. 3220./ No egg today./ coffee for them & they had a lunch some where & brought us a bowl of salid,    it was good  had ripe green grapes in it    they brought buns & lunch meat & hard boiled eggs lettuce & carrots    I gave carrots & lettuce back & should have given buns,     but, forgot them   we did give cucumbers to Rev’s Dear’s & each of the others & a green pepper to each & I’m sorry I forgot buns but pray God will bless them with all they need,    I thank Thee Jesus & for all things & for blessing me with there company.    I pray they will come again soon & that we can pray & be blesse of Thee, Jesus, Glory to thy name.    It’s real cool again tonight & looks like rain     the rain had little clear pieces of ice in it last night.    Oh God I do thank & Praise Thee in Jesus Name Amen.

Wed. Aug. 18. 1954./ No egg today./ Sister Dear gave me Alberta Faith’s picture Tue.    I was so tired & felt bad all day.    I rejoiced while doing the dishes & then read a little & went to bed.    Today I washed out all I had to wash & was plenty tired.    Elbert has done a few odds & ends & he walks around & sighs.   Ernie says his father is getting the Keys to the handcuffs today    & I said what in the world does he want with them & what’s he going to do with them.    & he said with a chock in his voice that, his dad said, if he didn’t do as his father told him he was going to fasten him hands & feet to the bed,    it has appeared for a long time as if he did things to his grand daughter who is 11. yrs. old & his son who is 8. yrs. old.    Dolly stays with them & goes to school with Ernie.    Oh God help me to Know what to do & how in Jesus Holy Name,   help me soon I pray..    Rained in light showers till after noon then cleared off    I dried a few things out side.     Elbert don’t act as if he’s all there.    The marks are still on my arms where the fish cord was around them & my right leg just above my ankle,    Oh God, help me soon, E. walks so soft about the Kitchen you can hardly hear him.   I’m so thourghly discusted with him & he acts queer toward me & why?    Ernie went home at 6-p-m & came back on his bick & went home just before dark    I sent some flowers to his mother & I know she’s afraid to talk    she’s so nervous her eyelids jirk steady.    We need a good Dick one that keep his tongue & one who’s quick to see & hear.    Elbert’s glum & gone to bed.  

Thurs. Aug. 19. 1954./ page. 3221./ No. eggs today./ It thundered & lightened & sounded bad, but, no rain yet. at 11-30-p-m.  Wed. night.    Now it sure did rain before day light & light showers after that     I have not done much today,     Elbert cut the flax & weeds in the back yard & we found a bug such as I have never seen before    & Elbert said he had never seen one like either olive green on top & pinkish under neath long flat body    a queer short piece for neck & a long flat head,    had long legs simeral to “Caty Did” & the winds were long,   it jumped like a grass hopper & could fly.    Ernie was here all after noon & then came back & had supper with us & stayed untill all most dark,    he had a bad bruse on his cheek bone on right side & for to days looked as if he had cried his eyes most out.    Elbert has been acting queer & told Ernie he’d have to learn to keep his mouth shut.    My right arm up near my shoulder has pained me as if it had been tied & pains me clear out into my shoulder and across to left. blade,   I feel as if I’d been raped  I started to menistrate & I’m bloated & feel sore & my temper is so hot,    I’d like to whip the day lights half out of who ever dopes & then tortures me,    my head has felt so bad, & my nose feels as if it would bleed all day.    Elbert has been glum & doesn’t talk any more than he has to    in other words he isn’t sociable    he hasn’t felt very well, but he usually talks to me.    Well, no mail,    I do owe some cards & a letter to Audrey. & her money order.    Inez hasn’t answered my card yet.    We thought the girls would be here tonight, but they didn’t come.    Been mostly cloudy, hot this after noon & cool tonight    Winds been all the way around today.    I thank & praised God,    He takes care of us & I pray He will send the wimen- to me as often as they can come    I hope & pray I’m not doing anything wrong,   God knows my heart & wills is to do what soever He would have me to do.    I love & trust Thou will teach me & help me to understand & do Thy Will now & ever more & help me to know how to help myself.  

Fri. Aug. 20. 1954./ page. 3222./ No egg. today/ Elbert say he still feels shaky,    I don’t think he ought to climb up the ladder & saw off limbs,    He’s mowed the phlax off in back yard & carried it over the hill    Ernie was here all after noon & went home quarter to six P-m & came back & ate with us,    he said his mother might give him a lunch before he went to bed.    Well I didn’t write any cards,  so, no, mail.    I ought to bake & iron tomorrow but I don’t know as I can, for my feet hurt me so bad these last few days,     Been mostly cloudy & not to warm    Elbert don’t feel very good & talked to me about how he felt today.    I was out in the yard for a little while stumbling around trying to show Elbert what to cut & what not to cut,    the back yard needs to be cleaned up.    clouded up tonight.    I do thank Thee & give all praise to Thee    Keep me close to Thee, Amen,

Sat. Aug. 21. 1954./ No eggs today./ Elbert has felt bum but done a few things & was up to Huron & got 14. bullheads    he clean them salted & fried them & ate some for supper.    I fixed the potatoes & he did the rest.    I washed the dishes & I got 3 letters ready to go Mon. & hope to get a few more ready & some cards,    I’m sending one to Wings of Healing 5.00   one to Audrey 10.00  & one to Slim handstitcher California 2.95  & one to Lane Bryant to get my 4.94 back  one card to Miss Clark.  & one to Mrs. Goll. & one to Mrs. Keegan & Mrs. Haslett & I’d like to write to Mrs Cooley but don’t have her address & One to the Rev. Dear’s. & several more when I can get at them.    Been partly cloudy cool breeze N. East. 80 degrees.    Sounds like a rat in the basement & Elbert got up & went down & set the trap    he was in the Dry good Store & looking for pajama cloth,   his are going all to pieces.    I thank Father, Son & Holy Ghost for keeping & guiding me.    I Praise & love Thee Jesus help me to understand.    I gave all Praise & Honour & Glory to Thee Amen. 

Sun. Aug. 22. 1954./ No egg today./ Wrote card to Audrey, Miss Clark & Christy Rubber Co.    been a fine day, N. east wind.    NO one came near today.    Well, I hope some one will come this week,    we are so lone-some when no one comes     I ought to wash tomorrow if I can    the water has been running lot to free for the last 3 or 4 day    I know God is able, but the people do the judging, help us to lean stronger on Thee  Jesus. I am still trusting & believing,   help me Jesus, I pray & help Mrs. Cooley to come soon again.    I need a true friend here. 

Sun. Aug. 22. 1954./ Page. 3223./ No. egg today./ I thank & praise Father, Son & holy Ghost for all things, now and forever & ever Amen    & I long to go to Church & pray God will help those who are filled with the Holy Ghost to be strong & to be able to help in His work in the Church,    be with the Ministers & help them do & speak as Thou would have them to do & all the rest of us.    Help us all to give Thee the Honour & Praise, Glory, Amen.  

Mon. Aug. 23. 1954./ No. egg today./  Been to hot 92 degrees today to work.    so we didn’t do much    I do hope to do some washing in the morning.    No mail of any account.    Elbert gave the postman the cards to mail. but the letters I hope to mail in Vermilion    I have to see Mrs. Day’s daughter gets a dollar.    I wasn’t able to send it last month.    I hope I can write a few lines & send with the dollar money order.    Wasn’t hardly any breeze today.    Partly cloudy to day    Wind S. & a little west tonight.    I thank & praise God for all my many blessings & healings & trust I may be free to worship at Church, help me Jesus I pray,    I’ll be sure to give Thee all the praise & Glory for ever & ever, Glory, Amen.  

Tue. Aug. 24. 1954./ No egg today./ I did my washing    got it dry all but the rags   Been 91 degrees, but a little breeze all day & before Ernie went home came up a storm with lots of wind,    but did no harm as far as we know    Ernie ran home between storms,   he had lunch at 3-p-m & supper at 6-p-m.   he brings us 50 cents a day & it helps us some,    We had a beautiful rainbow a half round & colors all the way over & a reflection all way round.    & just at dark Ella Jane, Bonita & 2 of her children & Bonney Bell & her 5 children came in for a little visit    Joe is working & he stayed home to take a rest & Nellie & Nelson stayed home,    he has a cold & the children tire Nellie & hot weather is all most to much for her.    Pinky seemed to have a touch of cold & its to much excitement with all the children,    the eldest one starts to school this Fall & the second one Kinder garden for half a day    then she will have 3 at home.    Bonney Bell is looking only her face is thiner    been 2 yrs or so since she was here.    We enjoyed there visit. 

Tue. Aug. 24. 1954./ Page. 3224./ I thank Thee Jesus for all things & Praise Thee & am still trusting & believing Thou will help me to Praise Thee in Spirit & help Eva & Mrs. Cooley Katherine & Mrs. Mc Nut to come back & pray & receive a stronger faith in Thee  & to help in Thy work more in Jesus Name I ask & thank Thee & Praise Thee Glory to God in the Highest Now & forever more.    Cool S. west breeze tonight    last night we had doors & windows open & it was to hot    tonight we have them shut & not to warm.   Oh, Jesus is coming soon & my heart greives for the many.   aired all lmy bedding today.

Wed. Aug. 25. 1954./ No. eggs today./ Well I baked white & brown bread biscuits & 1. loaf.      Elbert has been filling up barrel & tubs with water     it rained last night & been partly cloudy all morning    hung the rags out with Elbert’s help,   sun was hot but air so damp they only dried half,  so hung them in side.   aired night cloths & pillows, & I made a peach pie & two schells for lemon pies.    rained hard & hailed before dark wind blew so hard & it hailed before dark    wind blew so hard & it thundered & lightened terribly hard.    Hellen just about had time to get home before the wind began to blow & We got Ernie started home, so he got there to same time his ma got there,     I was glad for it was a hard storm & the rain just came down untill we couldn’t see the trees or rail road tracks    We had a card from Audrey today.    Now it’s cool after the rain    I hope we can scrub the rugs soon    We need soap powder,    think I’ll try to iron tomorrow    Elbert plans on going to Vermilion for food supplies.    I thank Thee Jesus for all things & am trusting & believing in Thee & thank & Praise Thee for my healings & this one    May all Glory be Thine forever Amen. 

Thurs. Aug. 26. 1954./ No. egg today./ Well, I finished darning Elbert’s socks & mended my old dress & ironed 3. shirts 2 dresses & one peticoat & hunted for a piece of goods I had started to make a night gown out of    & didn’t find it so will have to look again.    night gown’s gone fore & aft,     The little old man came today & he look well & said he came through a little place I can’t remember the name    & he said the wind picked him off the rail road & set him down at least 40 ft. from where he’d been & he

Thurs. Aug. 26. 1954./ page. 3225./ No. egg today./ was & lost his little suit case & it sure looked badly banged up    & he had a can of coffee in it & the cover was loose & leaking all over every thing    We tried to get him to take the stuff all out & Elbert would try to fix it together a little but he didn’t want to & acted as if he was still in a daze,    he rested for a while    I gave him another can of coffee & some bread & he went on his way,    he’s just skin & bones.    Ernie came & was here untill 5-30-p-m.    We had dinner, after the old man left    I ask him to stay & eat,    but he went on    thought it was going to rain & he wanted to get to Vermilion    Elbert went early to Vermilion & got 24.00 worth of food & paid light bill & said he didn’t have enough money to get the meat & there were several things he didn’t get at the store,    he don’t act as if he’s all there & stays outside by himself & looks as if he was studying about something.    Well, I praise God for all our blessings in Jesus Name & hope all is well.    Been cloudy & damp out side & in.    I Praise Thee Jesus.    They had earth quakes in 3 places in California to-day & Plaine crashes yesterday & today & Florida was making ready for syclone,    they figured 100 mile wind & the have had tornadoes in several places around here. 

Fri. Aug. 27. 1954./ No. egg today./ Oh I washed out what dirty cloths, I had     & Elbert washed out his small pieces,    he only has his B.V.D’s & work shirts & pants to wash    & he has an old coat to wash.    Well, I’m tired.    Ernie was here untill quarter to six,    Elbert went to Huron & got 17 perch all scaled    he clean out the insides cut off the heads & washed & salted them & fried them (at 12-30-noon)    Well I’ll have to see about making our night cloths,    Elberts jacket & pants are done fore & the skirt of my gown. & then my dresses.    Rained 2 good showers early this morning between 3 & 5-a-m.     sun shone most of the day & starlight tonight & cool now    I got a letter from krisie Rubber Co.  they failed to answer my questions    Well they want me to sell there products.    Wish I could.   Good 

Fri. Aug. 26. 1954./ Page. 3226./ No. egg today./ I thank Thee Jesus more than I can tell for taking those sore spots out of the lower part of my abdoman,     Oh, how much I thank Thee & praise Thee, Jesus, blessed, Pure, Clean & Holy,    I don’t know how to thank & praise Thee in words, but Thou Knowest my heart,    I love only Thee.   Amen & Amen.  

Sat. Aug. 27. 1954/ No. eggs today./ Been punk all day   feel as if I’d had an over dose of sleeping powder& my left eye feels as if the eye ball had been pushed nearly out the socket & so sore I can hardly see out of it    the right side of my head is sore as if it had been pressed to the left & pains where it had been fractured,    I’ve been feeling drunk all day,    it’s terrible.    Elbert did his washing this morning    his pajamas are so badly torn, & so is my nightgown.    Henery & Inez was here for half hour or so,    her mothers been with her,     she was only home “with Hilda taking care of her” for 3. weeks    then she went back to Inez & only got back to her own home last week,    she had gained 3. lbs. & wanted to go home & is feeling quite happy again.    but I wonder when she’s alone & no one to wait on her, how long her 3. lbs. will last God help us I pray,    Only 2. cards this week 1 from Audrey & one from Miss. Lida Clark,    she’s staying with her brother in Broadway Ohio.    Cool N. east breeze   air is damp, sun was hot from 11-a-m to 4-p-m.    Clayton Brode gave us 11. bags of small potatoes & Elbert cleaned S. west corner of basement & put in a platform & put bags on it.    I suppose Bonney Bell will be going home tomor-row,    I don’t know if Nellie will be here with the girls & 3. grandchildren or not.    Oh God of Love & Mercy keep me close to Thee in Jesus Name I ask    I thank Thee for my healings, & for taking away the sore spots & all the other things, help me to know & understand better.    I Praise & thank Thee forever & ever, Amen & Amen.   

Sun. Aug. 29. 1954.[this is out of sequence, maybe fixing one in july]/No. egg today./ No one came today & we been here a-lone,    Well, we listened to sermons all day & wished I were in church. & that I could visit with Mrs. Cooley & learn a few things more that she Knows that I don’t.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things, great or small.    I thank Thee for strength & that I can still walk & do the most necessary things.    Oh, Jesus help me quick, and fill me & heal me & take care of Elbert & all my brothers & sisters, nephews, Neices, Cousins & all there families.    May all Glory & Praise be Thine, Amen.

Mon. Aug. 30. 1954./ Page. 3227./ No. eggs today./ WE got tank gas. Aug. 28./ We neither have felt able to work    Elbert has kept busy most of the day     he covered up the building blocks    & can’t keep track of them now, they are half gone    I hunted for a pr of tennis pants for Elbert that I had cut out ready to sew together    now I can’t find them,    I found the night gown I cut out for myself.    & it’s queer    what could have become of those pajama pants.    Well, it tires me out to hunt for things    looks as if he’ll have to buy some goods, for his jacket is so badly torn in the back & my gown is thin or thread bear & tares so easy.    I haven’t felt good    my stomach is sore    I just can’t understand    that’s the way I feel if I alow myself to sleep & I can’t stay awake all the time.    Jesus heard my cry for help when Dan O’Neil was putting poisen in Frank’s coffee    & I have ask him to show me What’s going on now,    but no answer yet    God help me in Jesus Name I ask,   I’ll give Thee the Glory & Praise Thee  Amen.   we re-ceived card & note from Mrs. Hastlet & Joe,    she is having soreness in the insision spelt wrong,    hurt her to set behind car wheel & drive,     she said she hadn’t told Joe.    The card had a nice little wish.    If wishes were flowers, They’d blossom & bloom, To, gladden your hours and brighten your room.    Been partly cloudy N. east wind that whipped around for several hours before dark & the sky was terrible,    it poured rain several times & I do thank Thee Jesus for the rain I ask for & the pertection Thou gave us from those wind clouds hanging low & taking so menising, Wind’s still N. east & blows in strong puffs.    I Praise Thee Jesus & trust for Thy care tonight & for Your help in solving my troubles & for the love & friendship of Eva & Katherine.

Tue. Aug. 31. 1954./ No. egg today./ No one came today, 1. letter from Audrey & she said she received the $10.00 I sent & that makes $30.00 for the roll a way bed & she said I could have it for. 25.00,   she said she was going to use it to pay her hospitalization,    Well, she don’t work steady & what are people going to do when there isn’t work & they can’t pay bills or eat & there are several HurryCanes that Have come in from the ocean & Boston & New York & several other places have been terribly shook up & over 200 cottages washed away    I think that was on Long Island & there’s another one making near some Islands    I didn’t hear plain.    Wind has been puffy N. East & N. West & we have a fire in heaterola yes-terday & last night & today,    no rain today, but sky has been threating.    Many things are happening & Jesus said, that when these come to pass to Know the end is near & believe.    Oh God I love Thee & pray for the infilling of the Holy Ghost,   May all Glory be Thine now & forever more, Hallelujah, Glory to God in Jesus Name.

Wed. Sept. 1. 1954./ page. 3228./ No. egg today/ Been a nice day partly cloudy   it clearned all off last night & heavy dew & quite cool last night & another heavy dew tonight & starlight & we saw the new moon, a west moon.    Last night before dark we watched the sky from suppertime untill dar,    looked like a nother tornado,     To day, Elbert went to Huron & heard the wind dipped down passed Shinrock way & tore out trees & took a big hen house that belonged to a Mr. Johnson & 2.50 laying hens & ripped things up all a-round, killing the hens & Spippy Shoe said it up rooted several of his trees    that’s only 1/2 mile or so from here,    it sure looked bad,    I thank God in Jesus Name He spared us & am trusting He will take care of us in the future    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things,    May God be blessed for ever & ever Amen.    Ella Jane, Bonita & her 3. children came & got 3 baskets of potatoe, cucumber peppers & little water melons & 6. nice sized pike    They broug us y. string beans & grapes    they were thinking of going to Seville yet, tonight, to get there mother.    they had come here from Bay village where they had been to see Hazel Harnish at hospital    she has only been home a week from there,    it a mental condition    God help us.   I gave the children some bread,    they like it so much.

Thurs. Sept. 2. 1954./ No egg today./ Well, I washed today,    there was such a strong puffy wind from the south cloths dried so fast    hot sun, partly cloudy & looked bad before dark & it’s 9-30-p.m. & lighten-ing & thundering yet only light sprinkling of rain so fare,    Elbert hasn’t felt very good today,    he sawed up some wood out in the back & done odds & ends    carried water for me & hung up cloths & brought them in.    They are having bad storms all over,    I wonder Why people don’t think about there souls.    No mail from any one,   DeHaans book came & a letter from Dollila card Co.     I hope to stitch up Elberts pajims tomorrow    I got them cut out yesterday. & I do thank God im in Jesus Name for all things, Amen.    I wish I could have gone to prayermeeting

Thurs. Sept. 2. 1954./ page. 3229./ No. egg today./ Well, the storm was bad all around us but we thank God, he broke it up & some time before 2-a-m.     after that I slept alittle.    Sky all clear & wind died out & we have a heavy dew,    I thank Thee Jesus for answering prayer, Glory to God, We Praise Thee Jesus Blessed Pure & Holy. Amen. 

Fri. Sept. 3. 1954./ No. egg today./ Well, I got up at 10-a-m.   it’s a beautiful day Warm N. wind, went S. early then W & backed up or breeze.   then went S & west.    We hung out night cloths & the pillow    & I finished my night gown & hung it out to whip the raveling off.    got to make button holes next.     I got Elbert’s sleeper jacket & pants all most done    have to get the sleeves stitched once more & neck faced, botton & holes & the pants have to have rubber in belt & bottons & holes.    I sure am tired.   Nellie, Ella Jane, Bonita & her 3. children were here for a little while tonight.    heavy dew again tonight    Boston’s looking for another bad storm tonight, or tomorrow.    & they say more heavy winds    I pray We wont get it to hard,    it hailed ice balls like big marbles.    the children gathered a lot & put them in the ice box.    Nellie had letter from California but, only said the Soughtons were well.   Elbert took another tumble today    scrubbed his fore arm & shook him up    he looked sick, but kept going    I don’t know what he was doing, pilling up & picking board wood    & he helped get the meals & done a lot of little things    he’s tired & feels bad,    I’ve been rubbing his back again for several night.    Hope to get another dress or two for house wear.  

Sat. Sept. 4. 1954./ No. egg today/ Well, I got the stitching done & the sewing, & aired bedding & night cloths.    & I’m to tired    Elbert didn’t get his check & no mail now untill Mon.    & he went up here by the park & run in dept for buns & some meat & he took the young man’s wife to Blue Birds Beach, so the young man cut off some on his bill,    I hope we can get along now on what we have,    I don’t like to run bills, to hard to get them paid & have to go with out more, next time      & I do feel so tired & weak from the work this week & last.    Been a nice day    Elbert’s toe is troubling him like mine did    mine is better.    I tried to cut his toe nail & put a little piece of batton under edge & corner    I hope it will help    he was limping yet tonight.    Oh God help us I pray to live Thy Will & ways    I give Thee all the Glory & Honour    there’s no One like Jesus.    I love Thee Jesus. Amen.

Sun. Sept. 5. 1954./ Page. 3230./ No. egg today./ I saw a big bird sitting on a dead willow cleaning hisself & every once in awhile he stretched his long neck & let out some loud yells,    it had a long beak & legs    Elbert thought it was a crane.    Wind about all died out before dark, but has freshened up a lot at-11-p-m. & is star & moon, light   new moon.   This was for Sat. 4. of Sept.    Now today’s Sun. Sept. 5. & Sister Haslet & her husband Joe came after dinner & ate a bowel of soup with us for supper & had a cup of coffee & went back to Church at 7-15-m.     I hope they will get home safe & I pray they have a safe trip to Graftin to visit there nephew her sisters boy,    she has just heard from him that “his mother” her. sister is in a mental hospital    she would like to go to her    she hasn’t seen her for years & she has spinal megelise [meningitis?]I haven’t spelt this right.  Mrs. Haslet wrote a letter to sister in 1933 & just received ans.     & Sister Haslet had it once & Jesus took it away     I pray her sister will turn to God & let Jesus heal her soul, heart mind & body in Jesus Name,    Mrs. Haslet tries to do to much work & isn’t as well as she might be.    Been a terrible hot day.    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for all mine & Elbert’s blessings Amen. 

Mon. Sept. 6. 1954./ No. egg today./ Labour Day.   Very quite around here    Elbert discovered he had a flat tire last evening & I got him to jack it up before he left it to get the weight off from it,    this morning he took it up to a man on main highway & was luckly,    got a ride up & back to end of our road & Rue took him up    a man brought him back to end of road,   & Helen brought him home & he put it back on car & went for the milk,    he ask Clayton Brode about a hen for eating & he brought 3. hen. 1.00 a piece nice heavy ones,    Elbert killed one & dressed it,    it was full of eggs    he put it on to cook & ground the breast & a thigh to.    I fixed it for meat balls & he took it to Brodes & they put it in ice box.    Praise God from Whom all blessing flow.    Been a very hot day & clouded up tonight & 11-30-p-m.    it’s thundering & lightening,    I pray it wont be a bad storm but hope we get some rain    we need the water    I did some stitching & got the bottons & hole in Elberts jack & pants & patched his old pants & am terribly tired.    I Praise God for all our blessing, Salvation & healings. & that He cares for us,    Glory Hallelujah I love Thee Jesus.

Tue. Sept. 7. 1954./ No egg today/ Elbert went to Huron & paid what he owed & the man up by the park,   he got his S. check 52.80 he said.   & he owes 4.00 in Vermilion & he paid Brodes 4.85 & I said I guessed I’d send Mrs. Brode a chicken meat ball & Elbert had to tell her.   & he said she said I shouldn’t send it   she didn’t want it,    I do wonder how 

Tue. Sept. 7. 1954./ page. 3231./ 2. eggs from B. hens./ she ment it.    Well it was so late by the time I got Elbert’s pa-jama pants, patched, last night & it thundered & lightened Oh so hard & the wind blew & took the crate by basement window clear over the hill,    it whipped the trees so hard & shook the fruit most all off    Elbert picked up 1/2 bu. or so of pears, from John’s tree, only half a tree left    even broke off the sprouts from the bottom of the trees,    it rained & then big soft snow flakes; & then it hailed & rained some more after 2-30-a-m    it stopped for a while     & then this a.m.I mended my corset while Elbert went to Huron & it poured rain,     so I thank God for the rain & the water we cought & for taking care of us.    now it’s late again tonight, for I mended a dress & washed most of the dishes,    I made button holes in my new tennis night gown & sewed buttons on it & I thank & praise God for all our many blessings in Jesus Name & pray for each of His & Jerulem & His Holy Mountian.

Wed. Sept. 8. 1954./ No. eggs today./ Elbert’s work at odd jobs & helped me,    I did my washing & he carried the water & hung out the cloths & brought them in     been a fine day    some clouds & thickened up tonight & wind has been blowing strong & puffy.   & still is at 11-30-p-m.    No letter from Audrey, but the corset came today from Lane Bryants today    bag was all ripped & been taped shut    what ever comes through Huron Post Office has to be snooped into.    No sewing today.    I hope we can wash blankets tomorrow     but, Elbert’s talking of going to Vermilion   pay his bill & get a few things to eat.    I thank Thee Jesus for all things & give all Praise & Glory to Thee forever & ever, Amen & Amen.    N. east wind & feels like winter’s just around the Corner. 

Thurs. Sept. 9. 1954./ ___ eggs today./ I wrote cards to Audrey Mrs. Haslet & Mrs Keegan.     last night, another Hurrycane coming off Florida & it has turned quite cool tonight Sept. 8.   Well I felt so tired & wore out I couldn’t work    I swept & that was all I did today    I have those strikes around my arms & this time around my left thigh    I’ll ask Elbert to call the state police, but he hasn’t done it yet & he says he don’t know a thing about it,    I’ll find out before very long.    I believe I will.    He went to Huron & got 17 bulheads,   he cleaned & fried them all.    I don’t eat them,    he don’t act like hisself either today    & he’s been looking at himself every once in a while in the look

Thurs. Sept. 9. 1954./ Page. 3232./ 2. red hen eggs today./ glass & he said he just wondered how he looked.    When he don’t know he’s been watched he steps around as if he was full of strength like a person so angry he’d like to kick the daylights out of some one.    The wind’s been N. east damp & cool & some sun, cloudy again tonight.    The man from Sandusky Ohio Studeybaker called today,    but, we couldn’t find a way to swing a deal    he offered 185 dollars for Elbert’s car,    but, we’d have to make a down payment of 171 dollars & we can’t find a way,    if we could find some one to buy it we could have the other car.    I thank & praise Thee Jesus for all things & am standing on Thy Promises,   Help me, Jesus, I pray.

Fri. Sept. 10. 1954. 1. red hen. eggs today./ Well, it’s been a great day    Elbert got for me 6 mash bags yesterday     & today I set bread & washed the bags & am to tired.    I changed Elbert’s bed also.    He went to Vermilion for food 7 dollars at Kroger & all most as much, at the other stores &    baked 3. tins of bread biscuits  2. brown & 1. white.    The other Hurricane will swoop in  in a couple of hours & is expected to hit New York City early in the morning.    Oh God have mercy I pray.   We have raised a few of the little water mellons, Henry Fields sent them the seeds    they are good, but so full of seeds     We have had quite a few to eat     & Elbert gave Joe & Katherine some & Nellie & the children & we’ve had several    Elbert went to see Plato but he’s off on a vacation    We want to sell the building we call the cottage & exchange the money for a car & turn ours in on it    We need the car,    I pray God will make it possible    I thank Thee Jesus & trust Thou will see, we get a good car    He went to Lumber yard & they said they thought we should get 6.50, 700 or may be 800 for it.    & I trust we can,    he got 6 bags at Mill & I have them washed & ready to iron & make my nightgown skirt tomorrow if I can.    Elbert has been trying to fix a place to Keep the lumber dry.    I thank & Praise Thee for all,    help me to be worthy   May all Glory & Honour be Thine for ever & ever Amen. 

Sat. Sept. 11. 1954./ 2 red hen eggs today./ Well, I’m dog tired,    I ironed those 6 mash bags,    they are quite heavy & hard to iron first time    & my petticoat & dress & trimed & sewed 2 bags & hemed one end & sewed the yoke & sleeves I had on the old gown, on the new skirt so now, I can have a whole gown tonight with out sticking out in front & back.    Been a fine day N. east wind    Elbert washed part of his cloths    they only partly dried & started

Sat. Sept. 11. 1954./ page. 3233./ 2 eggs this day./ to rain,    he had a little wood fire so fix it up & dried clothes in the house.    I helped make soup for supper    it was good made from shank meat.   we got the sticher from California this morning & our checks & I’ll have to take out 16. for Church 12.50 for cultavator & 1. for insurance, leaving me 35.50 & I’ll have to give part of that to Elbert to help pay for the food & milk.   I have a letter ready to go to Dr. Wyatt or Wings of Healing.    We have to have tax money next.    I want some shoes & a hat & to get my coat fixed & to get the floor covering & fear it gets cold weather.    I thank Thee Jesus for Thy Great Love Salvation & care   Glory be to Jesus & to God & the Holy Ghost.  

Sun. Sept. 12. 1954./ No. eggs to day./ Well, it’s a great day    I got up late    I didn’t sleep untill 5-a-m. before I finished my bath Katherine & Joe drove in & they brought in 2. victor record players & such a big bunch or stack of records.     I sold her my Electic hot plate & roaster for 25. dollars. & gave a tenth to Dr. Wyatt,    Elbert gave them some beets I had to wash the stove & roaster & today was Sun.    & I had told them not to bring them on Sun.    we only bargained for one graphone    I don’t know what I’ll do with them.    I hope we can keep all things straight,   she said it was Joe’s determination that brought the graphones,     Well I’ll have to be mor-determined    it seems, in the future.   God help me to be all Thine in Jesus Name, I ask,   I Praise Thee now & for-ever.    We ate a dish of soup & then Eva & Marian came   Katherine said they had talked of coming.   It’s been a nice day    Hurricane. only did a little damage around Gulf of Mexico   Hurricane broke up went back to sea.    3 planes down today We had a nice visit &    But I pray God will strengthen their faith.     Eva & Marian ate cold. lunch with us & we talke-ed of faith & strength & courage in Jesus    Eva has gall stone attacks & had a more severe one last week than she has had before,    I told her of Sister Willitts & I do hope she will try her for advice & strength.   Eva left in time for Church & I gave her my tenth for the Church,    I gave a few tax stamps to.     & I gave my tenth to Sister Dear last time & I gave Naomie a 50 cents piece with the Liberty Bell on oneside.    Oh God fill me with the holy Ghost & help me to be a blessing to Thee.    Jesus I pray Thou will see to it that I’m filled & healed & able to do more to help others come to Thee    be with mrs. Cooley & help her to be able to decide what to do about her church.    I thank Thee & praise Thee I believe Thou will help me in all the ways I need & They need.    Keep Elbert from evil & from harm I thank Thee. 

Mon. Sept. 13. 1954./ Page. 3234./ 1. eggs today./ Well we washed the 3 rugs & door pieces after Elbert got his washing done,    they all got dry except my rag rug & the old pants we us in the door.    been rather cloudy all after noon & was partly cloudy. this morning, North east Wind.   No mail,   I sorted a few records,  only about 6. out of 1 1/2. doz any good & I don’t know really about them.    I’m tired & wish I was in bed my arms are so tired, but, Praise God & Jesus & Holy Ghost    I still am trusting, hoping & believing to be filled & made whole    Glory be to Jesus,    He’s all the world to me    And it’s Him I’m hoping to see    where Jesus is sea What matters Where,  Where Jesus is his heaven there,    Oh Glory be to Jesus Oh Praise Him just now    Who wore the cruel thorns upon His Blessed, brow.    Why don’t we pause & listen to the good things we’re missing    Why can’t we be still & think of Him on the cross & hill.    Oh, Jesus keep me close to Thee I pray,    They had a Cyclone in Japan today & a buss wreck 36 dead./ 

Tue. Sept 14. 1954./ No. eggs today./ I gave Elbert 15.00 out of my check & he got a money order 12.50 for the Cultivator & I made out an order 5.00 for Nellie & guess it should have been 10.00   they were right here  & I let them go with out figuring out what they said, for I’ve been feeling so bad all day      & I did out my washing    We did the rugs & things Mon.    & I’m to tired to even think but after they, had gone something bit at my heart & I began to think how queer they had acted & Now I’m frantic.    Elbert went to Lorain & got the (olive oil) & a few things to eat,    Nellie & the children came at eight oclock.    Oh God help them some how I pray, & help them to tell me so I can help them    I believe they came all the way thinking I give them bread & food.    Been mostly cloudy & real over cast this after noon, but the cloths all got dry,    I didn’t hang rags out.   rag rug isn’t quite dry.    Elbert talked to Audrey a few minutes.    he got home at 3-30-p-m. & he brought pt. of cream & I was glad, for I hadn’t eat only cup of brand & milk all day.    I thank God in Jesus Name for taking & bringing Elbert safe & helping him do all the erands,    he got 6. more bags today,   they are good & heavy.    Wind freshened up & got quite strong tonight & we had a fire last night  today & tonight    Oh I Praise Thee Jesus, Amen.

Wed. Sept. 15. 1954./ No. eggs today./ Well, its been a nice day but the wind’s been all way round.    Elbert went to Huron early & mailed 5.00 money order to Nellie & he got a big mess of fish & called Eva & she came for supper & Marian & brought us 3. cans of peaches & even 

Wed. Sept 15 1954./ Page. 3235./ No eggs today./ put 50 cents on the table for tele    -phone calls but I had Elbert put it in her perse    she’s good hearted, but we don’t want her to over do it,    we don’t ask them so they will give,    We love to have them come.    I pray God will use me, to help them,   they need help.   Well I moped my bed room & part of the Kitchen    I haven’t felt very well for several days,   such pains & misery.    It’s rained this morning.    Elbert got both tubs full & the barrel two thirds full & several pails full,    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for the rain & water I had ask for & now I ask for the Holy Ghost & to be made whole    I give Him the Praise   there’s no One like Him,    He is truly wonderful.   Glory Hallelujah I love Thee Jesus & trust Thy Will be done.   

Thurs. Sept. 16. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Been cloudy, today,    Wind all around dieing out tonight & it’s moonlight tonight.    I haven’t worked today    have felt so bad, got such a sore spot in my stomach.    No word from Nellie or the girls, or no letter from Audrey.    Elbert hasn’t felt very good either but he’s tried to saw up & old peach tree.    I thank Thee Jesus for hearing an answering pray    & I pray God will to me.  close to Jesus now & forever more,  Glory to His Presious Name. Amen. 

Fri. Sept. 17. 1954./ No. egg today./ No. letters or cards from any of our brothers, sisters or nephews & neices & we don’t know what’s wrong.    So we just have to wait,  no telling how long.    I pray Dear Jesus that Thou will help us to know tomorrow.    I thank Thee Jesus.    Been mostly cloudy, not much breeze,   been all around.    Elbert went to Huron got a nice big mess of fish & cleaned them & I had potatoes & cauliflour ready to cook & I cleaned beet greens & cooked them for dinner,    I been sick for several days & all last night & today,    so didn’t eat untill tonight    I feel so weak & miserable,   but trust to feel better tomorrow.    Keep me Jesus close to Thee.    I got a box of cards sent to me from a blind school   Christmas Cards.    I have to send them back or send $1.00 so I’ll send. the $1.00,   I thank Thee Jesus for my eyes & pray for the blind    Jesus help me in the ways I need most    I thank & Praise Thee now & forever & ever Amen. 

Sat. Sept. 18. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ Well we had company,   Sister Haslet & Joe came & he & Elbert got some ties from John Snyder’s tie pile & he & Joe jacked up the poor old cottage on the South side & Elbert’s had cramps since supper on his ribs in his back & legs    he looked all tired out & so did Joe    I gave them a cup of coffee before supper & Joe was to tired to eat his supper,    I gave them 4 fish all cooked & a bouquet of roses.    I have felt better today but so

Sat. Sept. 18. 1954./ Page. 3236./ 1. eggs today./ terribly weak but I got the dishes done & now I’ll read & go to bed   Hoping, trusting to be feeling better & stronger tomorrow    It rained this morning,    we have every thing, barrel, tubs & pails ful of water.    I thank Thee Jesus & pray for all of those, of Thine, & Our Ministers,  We All need Thee so much,  they tell me Sister Keegan & Sister Haslet & Rev. Dear told me, first his wife & then he go to the Smith home to see their son on the Television Sun morning & come in late to Sunday school & Church & he had been talking against people doing such things but now they do it.    What would Jesus do?   What would He say?  & What does He think?   Oh God help us to do Thy Will & Thy ways in Jesus Name I ask, Amen, Amen.    Fuller brush man came,    I paid him 2.5 for tooth & hair brushes.   Winds south west not cold & looks like rain.   I thank & praise Jesus,   I love Thee & Praise Thee. 

Sun. Sept. 19./ 1954/ No. eggs today/ Well, No one came today & we have been so all alone,   some one came in & took our pears last night    they were there yesterday & gone this morning.    I felt w ought to have picked them up yesterday,    Elbert was so tired & Haslets didn’t leave untill it was getting dark    & I was terribly sick all day & all day Fri & Fri. night    Well I often wish I had an iron cage that couldn’t be unlocked with out my help,    this morning I found my door unlocked.    I hope & pray for God’s help & that He will deal in His own way with any one that comes into my room,    I often have mark on me,   my arms & legs & my left breast had a mark as if it had been sucked so hard the blood almost came through the skin & again this morning & has pained me all day,   my flesh is so soft & my left arm felt as if some one had tried to pinch a hole through the flesh half way between Elbow & shoulder    I can’t begin to tell how it pained    I prayed & rubbed it all day, & only a couple of day ago I had 2 sore spots in the upper part of my stomach & it was almost unbearable,    it’s better & the expressions are such happy ones on the face    I wonder how anyone can be so cruel, feanish & beastly.   brother Fred’s birth day  he’s 68 yrs old & his wife remarried & his daughter married & has a baby girl 20 mo. old at Christmas time.    I pray Gods will be done.    I thank & Praise THee Jesus. & beseech Thee for help. 

Mon. Sept. 20 1956./ No. eggs today./ Well the Ro-Ho came today    Elbert got it put together & tried it but to hear him tell it’s no good,   but seems to me it will be O.K. when he gets use to it.    I did not work today.

Mon. Sept. 20. 1954./ page. 3237./ No egg today./ Been a beautiful day quite warm   Wind’s been all around.   I received a little book from Wyatte but none of those I ask for.    I wonder.    & no word from the girls & I sent 3 U.S. Post cards,  seems as if Ella Jane or Bonita could at least used one to let me know how things are,    I sent a card to Rev Dear’s & Audrey. & Bonney Bell.   Well, I’m trusting God will help us to Know, soon.    I couldn’t do by them, as they do by me,    every one of them, even I tried to get Elbert to call them by phone,    but, I’m still trusting we’ll hear something tomorrow    I do thank Thee Jesus for all things, although many times I don’t understand, yet all thing’s work out for Thy good & Glory forever & ever, & trust You Will Keep us Close to Thee

Tue. Sept. 21. 1954. ___ eggs today. We received card from Bonita,   she didn’t even say thank you for money order & cards & we received 3 pages full on both sides from Audrey    they are all O.K. all round.    Been a windy day & it’s more clouds than sun   wind strong & puffy,   it started very early before daylight & kept at it untill it stopped about 9-30-a-m.    I haven’t felt able to do anything today.    Hope Nellie is feeling lots better.    Wind’s still blowing & it is getting colder outside,    I’m so tired     noise all night,    a rat in the basement,    Elbert opened the windows & forgot them.   I thank Thee Jesus for taking the pain out of my body    I was so terrible miserable & today water still runs free & I trust Thou will Jesus will fix that part & be with those in Detroit in Thy meeting & bless & help the people to know & understand more about Thee Jesus Blessed Pure True & Holy, Amen.    I wrote to Audrey & Bonita

Wed. Sept. 22. 1954./ No. 1. egg today./ Well I got the washing done except the blankets    been partly cloudy & quite fresh cool breeze.   I got the cloths dried    I washed my nightgown & 2 dresses, my arms are tired,    but hope to set bread in the morning.    the floor is getting so dirty again & so hard to wipe up,    I hope to go soon to get some before it gets cold weather.    Mrs. Haslet wrote a letter,    but, no other worth While mail.    Elbert has dug 2 pks. potatoes today. 5. good pks. from one row.    We had a little wood fire all day.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things & pray for my healing of this water trouble,   be in all Thy meetings all over the world & help each one to have a craving for Thee & their soul.   

Thurs. Sept. 23. 1954./ No  1. eggs today./ Well Elbert went to Huron    got a big mess of catfish & bull heads & we had dinner & then he went out & skined them & washed & scraped them & I salted & packed them,    I put my bedding out & then made up the beds,   I washed dishes & Elberts so tired but he fried the fish & then we ate a part of little water. melon,    then Elbert had been up & called Nellie & they came for the fish  7 bullheads & 3 catfish & they

Thurs. Sept. 23. 1954./ Page. 3238./ No.  1. eggs today./ brought ice cream 1/2 pt. cup     it was good but I donn’t feel like eating,    I was sick all last night,    I don’t know what was the cause,    felt as if it would come up,    but, Elbert gave me cup hot water & it went the other way & they been running me some all day,    I didn’t feel able to wash yesterday,    now we hope to wash wool blankets tomorrow.    Nellie spent that $5.00 I sent them for a piece of white goods for petticoats & a dress for me & she said don’t worry about us,    if we can all keep working we’ll make out,    they have been busy after hours    Johny’s stomach is bad & he’s had to go to Cleveland twice & had to take Mark & both have a general check up “as they call it” & so they took Bonita to Johny    & Marcie is over to hospital Bay View taking care of Hazel Harnish    she is worse again & Ella Jane works 2 nights untill 9-p-m. so they are busy,    they either saw or talked to Audrey   she’s suffering a severe cold,    Elbert has a little & so have I,   such is life,   Oh, Jesus if only We trusted more in Thee & not on those here,    but we were brought up, to trust a Doctor & the things he could do for us,   how greatful I am that you taught me to trust in Thee,    Oh, help me to be strong in Thee & obey Thy Will & ways    I Praise Thee forever & ever, Amen. 

Fri. Sept. 24. 1954./ No  1. eggs today./ Felt so bad I just couldn’t work,    looks like 5. or 6. hipo marks right on my stomach & how bad they hurt me,    there are several marks on my left arm also,   my stomach seems to be griped & I can get rid of it,    I had it once some time ago also.   in their grip,    help me soon I pray in Jesus Name;   I thank Thee & give Thee all the Praise.    Glory to God,   I praise Thee, Hallelujah.    Amen.    Been a beautiful day  little chilly breeze, South all morning & whipped around some & went back S. but cloud coming from N. W.     I baked 2 tins of bread biscuits today    Elbert went to Sarr’s  called Dr. & said he couldn’t come, but I only told him to call another, but he didn’t  I hadn’t wanted my vertebra adjusted.   I darned socks & mended & old dress but couldn’t eat    my stomach distressed me so,    I tried a little soup tonight but wish [?]

*Sat. Sept. 25. 1954./ No  1. eggs today./ Elbert killed 1. red hen & dressed & cooked it so we had crackers & broth at 5-p-m      & at 7-p-m we had some creamed potatoes, a piece of chicken some grape jam & cottage cheese & bread  (So Dr came after dinner,   I did let him put a hipo in my [?] it, I know God will take care of me) arm  & it’s still paining me    I don’t feel any effects of      Well I didn’t get my dress ironed    I wonder who will come to see me in this dirty ragged dress.   Elbert called the Dr. from Brodes, when he went for the milk but I haven’t any faith in him,    he did get the bone that effects the stomach back so it feels so much better.    I know God is able to do all the rest but if there were only 2 or 3. to trust & believe have faith & believe, I know He would heal me of all things,    Oh God you sent me the apples & other things I ask for & I’m still trusting for my full filling of the Holy Ghost & healing through Thee,    help me soon I pray,    I Praise Thee Jesus, Amen.

Sun. Sept. 26. 1954./ Page. 3239./ No eggs today/ Been a beautiful day, but no one came.    I’ve been really sick & tortured all night with cramps in my feet & toes & in my stomach    pains terrible to bear,    I did feel better after that bone went back into place,   it achs,   my stomach, yet, God will take care of me.   Glory, Glory Hallelujah, Amen.     There has been quite a strong wind & a chill in it,   but died almost out tonight.    I hope my feet will not cramp tonight or any other part will be troubled.    I Praise Thee for all things in Jesus Name & trust in Thee.    Elbert don’t feel very well & is so terrible nervous can hardly contain himself.   

Mon. Sept. 27. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ It’s another beautiful day,    Elbert did out his washing  split some wood & has now gone to Vermilion for shank meat hamberger & gas pay light bill, pay a dollar on some dress goods & mail a money order & soap wrappers for 2. knives 2 forks 2 teaspoons & fels naptha Soap.   stainless steel,    I get so tired scouring these jold ones.    I thank God in Jesus Name I feel better at least my stomach & trust I’ll regain my strength & get out in the fresh air alittle more,    I did set in the sun 10 or 15 minutes & watch Elbert split up the walnut chunchs he had sawed before,   trees we planted have grown   bore fruit & now are most all gone.    & we are getting old & shaky in our legs at times,    Elbert is so tired, he went to Vermilion & got some meat & fruit,    I gave him 10.00    I didn’t figure up how much he spent,    I gave him 2.00 for 2. knives, fork & teaspoons & he paid light bill; 1.50,    Elbert said it was hot going & coming.   been a good breeze all day,    sun was hot.    I thank Thee Jesus for all my blessing & healings & pray Sister Cooley will come & we can pray & keep close to Thee forever & ever, Amen. 

 

Tue. Sept. 28. 1954/ 1. egg today./ Well, I’m in a very weakened condition,    but, trust Jesus will take care of me.    Been a Beautiful day.    We received a letter from Audrey, & she said, she had a long talk with Merlin & he said he could afford to help Martha catch up the payments on her car & Audrey said, she couldn’t either, they seem to be a-fraid to give a little help & love,    she got herself into this, now let her get herself out.    What. would Jesus do   Would He help her or give her the Kick,    What would they do in her place,    What would they do if they had been told to get out of their home& stay out,   Who of us are perfect,    Didn’t God say when we are mar-ried we are one flesh & that He will be the Judge & that we should forgive one another & to love one another as He loves us,   I pray, Jesus Thou. will help things to work out in Thy own Way.   I thank Thee.

Tue. Tue. Sept. 28. 1954./page. 3240./ 1. egg today/ I didn’t work today   still feel so heavy headed & sort of stagger on my feet,    hope I ate enough to Keep me untill tomorrow,    been sort of blind for a few days, but when I get en-ough to eat maybe I’ll gain in strength again.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all I have & I don’t need much anymore,    We would like to build a shed so as to catch the water & cover the car.    Elbert’s got to make a new punk box, for the systern.    We’ll have to buy cement for foundation & all the lumber & nails for the building & evetroughs, money.  Yes.  

Wed. Sept. 29. 1954./ No. egg today./ Well I did my wash   it wasn’t very big this time & it was a fine day & the cloths dried fast,    Elbert hung most of them out & brought them in,   he’s been taking the roof of the old hen house apart & cleaning up & pilling up What can be used.   & he’s so terribley tired, come night,   he can hardly get around.    but We thank & praise God for our healing & that He helps us to see & Know & understand.   & I pray from the depth of my soul, He will get the young folks straighten out,    Oh Jesus, if only I could help.    but Thou can m ake it all come out right & I trust Thou will.    Show me what I can do,    Please show me.    We were just getting ready for bed when Nellie & the girls came with the 3. children    Bonita Jr. broke a bone in her foot & is on crutches.    Bonney had to come home from Johny’s to look after her.       Johny & Marcie have been looking after Hazel    they say she’s real off balance & sort of crazy.   if she only had Jesus & was more settled in her heart & mind.    Nellie took some Chinese laterns, red flowers for school a week ago and last night she took wild cucumbers.  I do wish I were able to do more for Jesus in helping others to come to Him.    I thank Thee Jesus & Give Thee all the praise & Glory now & ever more.   Glory be to Jesus, I love Thee more & more,   Make me strong in Spirit & faith & Keep me closer still closer to Thee    forgive me my weaknesses,  give me courage to do & dare.    I Praise & Honour Thee   I want to do Thy Ways. 

Thurs. Sept. 30. 1954./ 1. egg today/Well, I managed to get all the stitching done on Elbert’s pajama pants, now only the button holes, & button at belt & it will be all done.    Tires me terribly.    & I want to cut out some dresses so bad & that to is a hard job of late.    If I can I have to bake bread tomorrow & maybe a pie    Elbert’s planing on going to fish house early in the morning.    I hope to bake bread

Thurs. Sept. 30. 1954./ Page. 3241./ 1. egg this to day./ It. rained for about an hour from 4-30-p-m, untill 5-30-p-m.  good fresh smelling rain & steady,    got both tubs & the barrel full & it’s so nice to get it fresh & clean,    I thank Thee Jesus,    What a wonderful Jesus Who takes care of our every need, soul body & spirit   Oh Praise His Holy Name for ever & ever.   heat was 76 or 77 degrees heat today,   sky looked like a tornado sky tonight when the sun set,    it was a pink sky & earth was pink & they say heat will be 80 de-grees tomorrow with winds S. west. 25 miles to 30, with showers.    I Praise Thee Jesus for all things,    I love Thee, Amen.

Fri. Oct. 1. 1954./ 1. egg today.  Well, Elbert went to Huron & got quite a mess of fish 13 bulheads & 12 perch & nice & fresh & the wind’s been fresh. & died out about 4-p.m. & came up just at dark, fresh & quite strong, & cool.    Well Elbert cleaned & fried them all & he fried some saucage & I baked 2 tins brown & 2 white & a little loaf in coffee can.     & I darned some & had Dolly & Ernie here this afternoon & tried to teach Dolly to crochet    she’s learning,    Ernie played phonegraph & talked with Elbert & played out side & he came back for bread biscuits,    Dolly said her grandmother dished up there soup & they told her about the biscuits & she let them come back for some     they like them & so I gave them 4,    they are quite large,   4 would make a loaf of bread,    they took them & run back home,    Ernie was on his bike,    they said their aunt Helen & Uncle Ernie were driving up from California & expected to get into Cleveland to-morrow & they are going to Cleveland, tomorrow to see them.    I got my receipt from Wyatts.    I pray God will in Jesus Name bless there work, & help me to help    I got DeHahn’s little bible study book also today & his books are good.    I know Elbert is as tired as I feel & his big toe is torturing him again,    he limps when he walks.    I thank Jesus for the strength he gives us & Praise Him for all things & for answering prayer, to Him I give all Glory & Honour now & for ever more, Amen.    It’s been a beautiful day,    it was 80 degrees when wind died out. 

Sat. Oct. 2. 1954./ No. eggs today./ Well, Elbert got the under side of the little hen coop cased in so it wont be quite so cold if we keep a few hens in it.    (We received a letter from Nora today; from California.    I did the sweeping    took care of bed, aiared my bedding & ironed 2 dresses 1. petticoat & 3 work shirts & got all or everything done but wiping up the floors,   I to tired,     been a fine day & quite warm.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things Amen.

Sun. Oct. 3. 1954./ page. 3242./ 1. egg today./ Received receipt from Wyatt yesterday.   No one came in today.    Been a nice cool Fall day,    it rained several showers early this morning,    Elbert has felt so tired    he went & got the milk & laid down again  then he let the hens out & laid down again    then he got up took his bath & set in the big chair awhile, after eating a little & drinking his coffee.    Then I got up & took my bath & came out after, thanking Jesus for my rest    I felt terribly bad when I went to bed, but Jesus took away a lot of the swelling & pain & although my head still feels dopy & my left arm feels so bad as though it had been help to tight.    Well, wind has been quite strong & all around the compass.    Mostly cloudy    We listened to the sermons on the radio & to Rev. Buser tonight.    He preached a good sermon,   it was understandable,    I pray Jesus Will help people to listen, understand & do as they should.    Oh Glory be to Jesus    He’s all the world to me, Amen,    Elbert got his check    he went to Huron & paid Dr. Leidhouser 7.00 & Cook & Tomas & 7.95    & Kroger. 17.38 (17.79 my share) Envelops & cards 48 cents

Mon. Oct. 4. 1954./ No. egg today/ He went to Vermilion after dinner & got the groceries.    I cut out a house dress while he was gone, but my head & arms felt to bad to sew it up.    Elbert came just as I had it cut out,    I like to be alone when I’m cutting, for I can’t keep my mind on what I’m doing When any one talks to me.    Well it rained Early this morning, in heavy showers & puffy winds.   but stopped about 10-a-m.    hit part of Cleveland hard & one other town    they had to call in U.S. Guards & were taking the people out of to much water,    I can’t remember the name of the town, isn’t that terrible? (cooler tonight)    Elbert’s all tired out,  said he didn’t sleep good last night & I woke up at 4-a-m. & the room smelt like it was full of Cloriform    I got up & opened the window wide,    seemed like Elbert was calling me  that’s what woke me.    I left the window open untill it began to rain in   then shut it for a while then opened it up again,    So I didn’t get a good rest either,    my head has felt bad all day.    I thank Thee Jesus, but trust you will wake me before I get doped    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things & Pray Thou will help me to Know, & may all praise be Thine for ever & ever Amen.    I wrote a note to. Blades W. box S. Chi-7-Ill. for raysor blade 1.00 & a themometer & forecaster.) for Elbert & made out the money order.

Tue. Oct. 6. 1954./ Page. 3243./ 1. egg to day./ Been quite dark & cloudy alday    We had letter & card from Audrey    card said Jean had to go to hospital 8-30. Mon. a-m. for examination,    Martha is going with Jean & Bill to hospital & some one will call Audrey & let her know how all things are.    Audrey says she don’t get in full time any more at work,    she said, she & Gertie baby sit for Joan the other day or night & that Ruth Eddy came while she & Gertie were ther & brought a gift for the baby,   Whose Name is Randy Fulton    Ruth is married to a Mr. Kalo,    she lives with his parents on 31st & works at Elyria telephone.    E.J. was there a few minutes & told her, she had just got the job she ask for in June 1953. for Child Welfare work.    Well, she’s like all the rest, rushing the days,   she says Thanksgiving’s just around the corner & then Christmas & then New Year’s Day & then Valintine & St. Patricks & then Easter,    We never use to rush from one to the other,    but, today the world or the people in it are in such a terrible rush, hurry up. hurry up,    that was pa’s way, to,    but, I never liked it,    they don’t have time to live in there mad rush, to, go.    Audrey said Martha lives with Joan & that she & Merlin were there Fri. night & Bill & Jean & Martha fried hambergers & that they all ate a bite,    Martha hadd a bad fall,    she was going to sit down & cought her heel on the chair leg some how, as she started to fall    she reached for Bill & he moved & Martha went down with a bang,    she hit her back & her hips,    she told them it didn’t hurt much but Audrey said she Knew it must have hurt her & she had to go to work Sat. morning at 8.a.m. & so did Merlin,    he’s still at Thew Shovel Works & says work’s picking up.    She says, Stove Works is moving out Dec. 1. 1954,    It’s been in Lorain a good many years.    I haven’t felt able to work today    such a terrible ach in my flesh like a pressure being pumped in to my flesh.     I thank Thee Jesus for Keeping me & pray Thou will remove this from me,    I’ve been tempted to go to Herb Dr. for there isn’t any one I know, close by, to pray for me.    I pray Jesus Thou will releave me, in Thy Name I ask & I thank & praise Thee Wonderful Jesus.    Rained most of the night & part of the morning    We thank God in Jesus Name,    for it’s fresh & good & we need it.    Elbert’s hips are paining him these passed few days,   he was going to Devore’s, but says he wont go unless I go with him.   God help us to do Thy Will & Ways.

Wed. Oct. 7. 1954./ Page. 3244./ No. egg today./ Well, I have prayed for 3 days & nights for Jesus to remove this terrible ach,    it’s as if some one was pumping a presure into my hips, legs & feet & almost more than I could bear & today noon it left & left me weak & shaky, tired,    but, I thanked Jesus for taking it away, for rebuking Satan & I thank-ed Him for all those who trust & believe & were praying for such as I, that he would hear our prayers of faith & relieve me & He did hallelujah    & at 12-noon the pains were gone.    I did out my washing   a change of clothes & my rags,    Elbert hung them out & took them in for me & he carried the water.    He went up to Horvath’s     they are getting are around, she has had one leg taken of & gets around in a Wheel chair, but he’s walking around on his feet, yet,    they have the place up for sale,    she says her other leg is begining to pain like the other did & now she is worried     Swanbeck talked her into having her leg off.    John Moure’s mother did the same thing & soon died.    Queer how we come, live & then we go & all through life we don’t know what condition we’ll be in rich or poor in this world’s  good or  or poor in this world’s good & rich in God,    Oh, I pray my will be the latter    I thank Thee & Praise Thee for ever & ever, Amen.    Elbert went on to another place & got 1/2 bu. hand picked apples “stamens” 1 1/2 dollars & gal of apple Cider 50 cents    he went to cider mill & he was over to Berlyn Hights looking for a glass for his tale light.     We received a card from Miss. Clark & one from Audrey saying Jean has her baby 8.lbs & 7. oz. a girl,   she didn’t say what day or time.    Well, I was foolish enough, to tell her what a bad spill, I had & she was very sympathetic,    she said she was sorry about my bad spell, but I could expect them.    Well she’s having, lots of bad spells, but she’s only 62. yrs. old & thinks she’s young yet, but I’m sorry for her & all the others,    it’s hard for them,    We know we are not young & that it wont be many yrs. yet we’ll have to Keep going & take care of each other as long as we can.    Elbert has had so many achs & pains all day    I tried to help get supper & nearly fell over twice    & Elbert made me hot tea & hot water once.    I got the dishes done.    Wind was N. West & went N. East tonight strong puffy wind.    Hurry Cane coming toward Cuba wind 100 miles & hr.  only 1000 miles away.

Thurs. Oct. 8. 1954./ page. 3245./ 1. eggs today./ Well we got up early & went to Herb Dr.    Elbert’s thumb’s so sore & it itches so bad.    Dr. wasn’t there so we went to Vermilion & way out Rt. 60 & back & we bought some lima beans in the pads & 4 muskmellons & then we came back into Vermilion & went across the river & out the river road & out the ridge road to Amherst road & turned & came back    bought some cube steaks & 2 frankforters    he ate one & I the other,    but, I couldn’t eat all mine & gave him part of it.    We stopped at Herb Dr’s & he was there,    we gave his wife a nice sprig of white cedar full of pretty bronze cones & some white indian tobaco    it’s wild & some Chinnese lanterns they are red, bright red.    & Dr told Elbert to put on black save,    Elbert told him he had a little Dr. L gave him for his throat, so he said that was the kind,    he said to come back again in a few days,    he wanted to know how it was.    We came home  found a card in mailbox from Bonita, telling us Jean was O.K.    that the baby came Oct5. 4. -2-30-p-m. a girl, Whom she will call Wendy Joan Bonita said,    she had been ironing & her mother was sewing     Ella Jane went to a hard time party at work to night.    said, see you soon, Love from all, Bonita.    I thank Thee Jesus for all things    Oh how Powerful & wonderful & Marvelious Thou art,    help me to know Thee better.    Dr. Devore fell & had con-cussion of the brain & his face all cut & he said God healed it & didn’t even leave a scare,    he trusts & he believes    Oh Praise the Lord I’m happy in Him. Amen.    Now I know Why I had to pray for Dr. Devore, when God showed me his face cut & distorted    Oh Jesus I love Thee, take away the cause of this urine leak & help me to go to Church again   I Praise & thank Thee    Glory be to Jesus I love Him more & more,    I’m so glad He sees us & that He helps us to endure,    If we are patient kind & true in Him, He will keep us from sin & deliver us from temptation & evil when we trust Him fully.   Glory, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen & Amen. 

Fri. Oct. 9. 1954./ ___ egg today./ Well, I thank God for all my blessing in Jesus Blessed, Pure, Clean True & Holy Name,   Oh Jesus how much we really need Thee,   strengthen our spirit & soul day & night & keep us close to Thee,    I thank & Praise Thee, help us to lean holy on Thee & not to yealed to temptation, Oh, Jesus keep me ever closer to Thee Amen.    Sister Dear came today & brought grape wine & bread & had a communion service with me,    I thank God she loves me & felt I should have communion in rememberance of our Blessed Saviour Jesus.    We talked about Him & His word

Fri. Oct. 9. 1954./ page. 3246./                 / & how much we need Jesus love & strength,   how he healed  gave me strength & blood & sent a great desire into Sister Dear’s heart to come & have fellowship & communion.    Oh Praise the Lord  He is so good & we are so unworthy.    I pray, Jesus Thou will lay Thy hand on sister Dear & put the bones in their natural places & give her strength to do Thy Will & Ways & reveal unto her the things she ought to Know.    I believe Thou Will,   I give all thanks & praise to Thee Amen.    Wind’s been strong & puffy & damp & cool.    Elbert’s done a little here & there but I coaxed him to come in out of the damp chilly air for he’s taken a little more cold & in his eyes to,   his back & hips to.    I didn’t work today.   to tired & I helped get the supper & While we were making soup, Ernie came & when we got him comed down we learned his mother had sent to see if Elbert would fix them some word to start a fire in the furnace & a bag of coal, one dog had a cold & cough & the house damp & cold & she had to take dog to Dr. at Berlin Hights for a cold shot & then get home & start the fire, then she came back here with Ernie Dolly & & waited for the fire to warm the house     they visited half or three quarters of an hour & then went back home,     they brought us a pk. tomatoes & gallon sweet cider,    they got some at the milk while they were up to Berlin hights.    Tried to rain several times late this afternoon & tonight.    We have been having a fire to keep out dampness.    Hellen took Elberts blankets home to wash & she said she would do the wool blankets.    I’m so glad for I don’t feel able to do them & she has a washer & does them clean and nice,    I hated to ask her, for she’s tired out most of the time for she works in Lorain allday 5. days a week; her brother gave her a brand new car, so she can save a little going & coming & she gets home half an hour or so after the children get home from school.    We look after children some.    I sent cards to Audrey Bonita & Mrs. Keegan.    Elbert hopes to get fish tomorrow & says he’s going to Huron about 9.a.m. 

Sat. Oct. 10. 1954./ 1. egg today./    Well, Elbert went to Huron & got 40. catfish    he skined them & I cooked 6 for dinner & he saved a doz. for tomorrow & he called Ella Jane    came with Bonita’s 3 children & Johny’s eldest girl Marcia Joe.    We gave them 22 fish   they didn’t stay long for Ella Jane has to work tomorrow & the children were

Sat. Oct. 10. 1954./ page 3247./ 1. egg this day./ were getting tired    Bonita Jr. ft. is better & George strain his ankle but, they were all happy & glad to get the fish,    I gave them a little candy in the pan    Nellie brought us the birds nest in upside down apple pie,    they went back at 8-30-p-m.   They are going to Seville for dinner with Johny & Marcie & there 3 children,    Mark is in Cleveland hospital   he’s been there for several days now.    Nellie & Bonita were takiing care of the other two children & didn’t come with Ella Jane.    We both got our old age checks today.   65.00 & 18.00.    I thank Thee Jesus    We couldn’t do with-out them.    Elbert’s all tired out tonight & he went to bed soon after the children left,    I don’t think he should do heavy lifting,    he dug some potatoes today,    said the red skins done the best,    it’s been a dry summer & rain came so late for a lot of things in the garden,    but, rain helped the the corn & beans.    It isn’t so cold out tonight partly cloudy & not so windy,    been a nice day cool wind.    I didn’t do much today,   just daily round tucker me out.    came near falling down the steps,   shook me up some.    I thank Thee Jesus for all things & trust You will fix me so I can get back to Church & Praise Thee & help those of Thine to be true to Thee, Amen. 

Sun. Oct 11. 1954./ No. egg today./ Been a nice rainy day,   no one came in to visit.   sun came out but only for a minute a two.    We had fish for dinner & no supper    We tried to eat a small mellon but I couldn’t finish my piece,    it made my lips & mouth burn.   he got up & went out & never said a word,    I thought he’d gone to toilet & shut up chickens,    when he was gone to long for that I yelled to him but he didn’t ans.    so thank he went to Sarrs to get the blankets,    I do wish he’d let me know for I don’t know if he’s to toilet sick or where he might be,    Well he did go to Sarr’s & got the blankets & said he told me he was going    I know he said he’d go, but he didn’t tell me when & he walked & that was queer to for he usually goes in the car.    Well he got back safe & we have listened to good & some wonderful sermons that ought to help many to want to love the Lord & turn to Him & work for Him.    Oh God fill us to overflowing with the Holy Ghost I ask in Jesus Name.    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee    may Glory Honour & Power be Thine forever & ever, Amen.    Oh how I do crave to be in Church & the meetings for a living testimoney.

Mon. Oct. 12. 1954./ page. 3248./ 1. egg today./ Well I got up at 9-30-a-m. & got the water on to heat & with Elberts help we washed 1. heavy cotton   3 light wool & 2 heavy wool blankets  3 first one’s got real dry but 2 heavy we had to bring in wet one more so then the other    partly cloudy with a real fresh breeze & hot sun,    but clouded up at 4-30-p-m & it poured rain & filled the barrell & 3 tubs full & lots, run away,    some one took all the water out the cystern,    I kept telling Elbert that I could hear some one at the pumk but he acted shocked when there wasn’t any there today,    they like to say it’s my imagination & he got himself all balled up to day, about how Dr. Mate’s knew so much about my imaginations.  God of love & mercy do something about the things that are going on, I ask in Jesus Name   Thou Will & soon.    I will thank Thee & give Thee the Glory.    I can’t hardly endure all the bad things that, I don’t Know What to do about them,    I Know Thou can stop it & help me to Know,    Please do it now,   Please, Jesus.    I thank Thee for the rain & drying the blankets & for Elbert’s help,    we washed the old coat blanket to.   thats all we go, or I got done,    I aired the pillows & one of my bed blankets    I made soup for supper & we are both terribly tired tonight    it sure thundered & lightened while it rained    & Dekota prison are in a bad up roar.    & the hurricane is still racing around & they still don’t know where it going to strike,    and Texas & Indiana are looking for tornades tonight & Chicago has had flood storms,    it seemed to be receading but tonight it’s getting worse     over 1.000 homeless & many are dead & many suffering    God, take care of Thine I pray in there behalf,   that my prayer will be one in Faith with theirs to Thee.    It is still lightening all around us. here & there    Elbert put the systern pipe  in basement & chain in grainery,    he’s planing on going to Huron in the morning,   he will pay Dr. Ludhouser 8.00 & cash our checks.    I will have him get a money order for Wings of healing 5.00. Disabled Veterans 1.00 & 1.00 for card from the blind & 1.50 for stainless steel knives, fork, teaspoon & soupspoon. then 6.50 at Huron Church & 10.15 for gas.    that leaves me 40.35.    I’ll give him 25.00 my part for food & 5. for dress goods.    that leaves me 15.35 for floor covering. 4.65 at drugstore  I’ll only have 10.70 left        Oh me. I’d like to sew on my dress if I can tomorrow.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for my healing & believe for this water trouble & the Holy Ghost. Amen, Glory to God.

Tue. Oct. 13. 1954./ page. 3249/ 1. egg today./ Well, it was a great effort, but I washed my rags & nose rags 2 shirts & the towels & my stochings    I had to lay down.    Elbert didn’t sleep last night said it was his stomach,    I have a severe sore spot in the top of my stomach,    I have prayed & am still trusting in Jesus to take it & the cause away,    the sore spot down by the bladder doesn’t hurt me so bad    Jesus has promised to take care of us all the way & I’m trusting & believing standing on His promises, praise God He hears, Knows & sees & takes care of those Who are true to Him in all things,  in all ways.    All Praise be to Him forever more, Amen.    We received a letter from Audrey,    every ones as usual,   I believe it.    Been a nice rainy day,    I dried the few things I washed in the house      Today’s Call Columbus Day,   so he didn’t cash my check but, he did his own & he paid Dr. 8.00;   So he’s going back tomorrow.   Drug Stores selling Alcohol 2 for 70 cents & Mi. 2 bath towels 2 for 80 cents  49 cents -4 wash rags- 56 cents cards 61 cents dish rags 2 for 26 cents, totle $4.92.    Well I wont have much left;   Quite warm & sky look queer   all colors    & we had a rainbow   God’s promise   it’s so wonderful, that God never forgets how very great-full we should be,   Oh Jesus, how thankful I’m & wish I could do more for Thee,  help me Gracious Redamer.   I must write to Sister Dear, she’s so Kind & thoughtful   she’s been so good to me,   I thank Thee for her & her love, bless her I pray in Jesus Name, Amen.   Glory to God. 

Wed. Oct. 13. 1954./ ____ egg today./ I got up at 9-a-m.    Elbert went to Huron & he cashed my check & got the alcohol mi. 31. towels wash rags & dish rags & cards 5.-08 cents & he went to fish house & took the fish basket back (metel).   & got some saucage & came home    I gave him the 5.00 he paid on my dresses.   he got a check for Dr. Wyatte (wings of healing) a check for Veterans & one for the Blind,    I took out money for Huron Church & 10.15 for gas  saved 20. for food  from now untill Nov. 4. & have 10.-00, for floor covering,   hope I can get it soon now.    I set bread & made 3 big tins & small loaf in coffee can.   I washed my night gown 2 dresses & all my rags & nose rags, the towels & wash rags & dish rags he brought home  2 pillow slips & the towels we use over pillow & hung the pillows on the line & one blanket & done up all the dishes & folded up all the rags & put away all the washing & darned one pr. socks & the dish-rag the shark edge of butcher Knife had been over.    I thank & Praise Jesus for the many blessing of today.    It’s been a beautiful day   clothes dried good.  I helped

Wed. Oct. 13. 1954./page 3250./ No egg today./ Elbert make potatoe, rice & onion soup for supper.   We had just finished eating, when Frank & Armond came in, to talk about fixing the house    We had a nice visit to,   he said Audrey called him,   they can’t come for a little while yet,    but, they will come,    Now they’re gone & I must go to bed Praising God for all our in Jesus Name, Glory Hallelujah.    Elbert had a sick spell up to the fish house today.   had to set in the car for awhile before he could come home,   then he dug almost a bu of potatoes & picked them up    he looked bad & set a while his face a purple red,    his heart can’t be working as it should.    I pray Jesus you will save his soul.   

Thurs. Oct. 14. 1954./ 1. egg today./ Well & other off day    to all in to even use my hand’s    I darned one pr socks and that seemed to much. Elbert’s done the cooking,   I didn’t do anything   had a bad spell at supper time & right now I’m feeling so punk & I should write to Sister Dear & a few others    I just cant stand it to work, hard, or steady.    been a very nice day  fresh, brisk strong & puffy wind,   rained early this morning    & Elbert did out his washing    didn’t take it very long to dry,    he hung my dress out & took all the sweat out & my night gown to & he hung the heavy wool blankets out for just a little & they smelt so fresh & nice,    he sawed a little wood & he’s done odds & ends   put his potatoes “he dug Wed.” down below.    it rained hard yesterday late & this after noon, not so hard,    he filled the tubs & barrel is only half full.    It’s lightening hard off over the lake   there’s, very dark blue clouds over there.   & over us blue sky & star light & the full moon is shining.    The hurricane’s headed for Carilina & 130 mile wind    they think it will hit tomorrow after noon “that will be Fri. Oct. 15. 1954.    There are so many troubles all over from coast,   the bible, says, to Know the end that’s is right at the door    & I do believe with all my heart that it’s so.    Elbert tried 4 shots on the big wood chuch this after noon,    he gets to excited & never touched him,   he’s a big fellow & I hope he gets him,    it will be wild fresh meat,    he was in the hen park & right close to the red hen,    she didn’t seem a bit afraid of him,   he looked so big standing almost beside her    Elbert was within stones throug of him & shot 4 times & check went over to cottage very slow at if he wasn’t sure he was in danger,    he’s made 3. holes under cottage.    It is nice & fresh

Thurs. Oct. 14. 1954./ page. 3251./ 1. egg today./ I use to like to take a long walk in the evening or early morning. in the winds & sometimes, wind & rain,    Elbert’s got pains in his shoulders & so I rubed them with alcohol.    he says he’s so tired.    Well, I listened to Rev. Buser & I’ll read a little & go to bed & ponder over Gods Word.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things, in Jesus Name. 

Fri Oct. 15. 1954/ 0. egg today./ Been rainy     wind went N. West from South & S. West    little coller puffy wind, & the Hurrican came in. to Caralina & washed & blew lots of homes into the sea    Virgina then Coastal Washington D.C. then Marriland, Delaware Penn, State of New York, hitting on west side & no headed for Canada.    Winds up to 100 miles & hour in some of the places.    Wind’s N. West here tonight,    We had little ice or sleet in the rain just before dark    some of the rain come in heavy sheets & it’s raining in showers to-night, as it has all day,    it’s cooler, but not cold.    I haven’t been able to work all day & neither has Elbert.    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for taking care of my soul & all the many blessings, He gives to me & to us,    I pray for Elbert’s soul & each brother sisters nephews neices & Cousins,    put a strong craving into them that they will try harder to learn what life is all about before it’s forever to late, God help us.    I pray for that great infilling of the Holy Ghost, Jesus Blessed, Pure, Holy & Clean, more to be desired than silver & gold, or anythings else of this earth   Jesus help us.    Oh, Jesus help me to be a greater testimony for Thee. Amen.

Sat. Oct. 16. 1954./ 1. egg today/Been a rainy day, but a nice day.    I couldn’t work to day    felt every little while as if I’d pass out & my bowels have been to loose all day & I don’t Know Why & so has Elbert’s    he started for bed & has come back & gone out side to toilet again & the toilet’s way out over the hill & he will be 72 yrs. old Dec. 6.th.    I hope he will be O.K.    I’m feeling to tired to write,   I pray God will help me soon   (mostly cloudy)   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things. 

Sun. Oct. 17. 1954./ ____ egg today./ Well, I got up & took my bath & Ernie & Dolly came on their bicycles to visit a little.    I told them I couldn’t open the door for a few minutes & Elbert had gone for the milk,    they said they saw him leave & that they’d ride home & come back again & they did.    Elbert had dinner read, ham, cabage, potatoes & hot drink    the children stood & wouldn’t sit with us so we gave them each a piece & ham to chew & some slices

Sun. Oct. 17. 1954./ page. 3252./ 1. egg today./ of carrots & in a few minutes they were off for home again to  eat meat loaf & the triming for there dinner    they were expecting Hellens daughter Dollie’s mother.    Mrs. Keegan & Marrian, Mr. & Mrs. Haslet came in to spend the afternoon & they stayed & had a lunch,    Elbert didn’t give them plates    I felt so bad about it but, it went that way & they said they liked it like that just common, but although I did get up & try to wait on them, I couldn’t,    I felt so weak & my legs so wabbly     Ernie came back as they were about to sit for their lunch,    I sit him down with the rest & before he left he said when 2 cars come in they though I might be sick,    I thanked him for coming to see & ask him to come back again.    The two families visited & talked & then, went off to Church.    Eva is in a queer condition,    she took in an old woman 80 yrs. old & then her cousins mother died & her son had taken care of her the best he knew how & also of the sister,    she’s never worked they say & now she goes from on re-lative to the other, wanting them to take care of her & wait on her    her story reminds me of sister Gertie    she had to work after I left home & she’s still working,     some of us have to learn the hard way & I’m sorry.    I don’t know what she Eva will do    I pray God will in Jesus Name direct her path & mind & keep her close to Him & Whisper loud & keep her safe & sure in Him,    Jesus help us to “stop look & listen”  life is moving to fast.    I thank Thee Jesus for all my & our blessing & pray Thou will keep us in Thy way & if it is Thy will, help us to get back into church & help our testimony to help the faith of those in the church & our ministers    I thank & Praise Thee.

Mon. Oct. 18. 1954./ 1. egg today./ I felt to bum to work, but did make a custard & 1. apple pie  & 1. pie schell & I’m tuckered I took care of beds & helped cook mostly cloudy today & cloudy tonight.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things.    Thou are a Wonderful Jesus & I love Thee more than all else, Amen. (Elbert’s feeling so bum).   We received baby card from Jean & Bill for their new baby. Wendy Joe.    I hope I can send them & Joan a”calls her baby Randy” a dollar each for the babys to help swell there bank account.    I’ve felt to bum to even write a card today & I must put forth an effort to write Sister Dear.    God bless her & hers.

Tue. Oct. 19. 1954./ No. egg today/We, 20, Pa’s & ma’s wedding anaversary 75. yr   Ma would be 98. yrs old Nov. 29. 1954. & Pa would be 94. yrs Jan. 28. 1954. & Elbert will be 72 yrs old Dec. 6. 1954.    they were married 3 yrs. before Elbert was born.    It’s been quite cool & fresh & it’s partly cloudy.   N. east fresh wind    I aired the bedding & the night cloths.   & wiped up Kitchen floor.    I’m terribly weak    seems as if I’d pass out every few minutes all day.

Tue. Oct. 19. 1954./ page. 3253./___ egg today./ Oh, God I’m so glad, I can’t tell how glad I am Thou has lead  me all these years & now I have been trying so hard to learn what I ought to be doing, in my condition    I don’t know & I can’t seem to get those who claim to be Thine, to pray for me or give me the aid I need through Jesus.    I Praise Thee Jesus & pray Thou will help me to understand Glory to God in the Highest    may all Praise & Power be Thine for ever & ever Amen.   

Wed. Oct. 20. 1954./ 1. egg today./ Pa’s & Ma’s wedding anniversary,    I wrote it on the 19th.  We miss them so much.    Well, we received Audrey’s letter today & the news about the families.    I’m glad they sort of take care of each other in there way,    I’d like to help,    but, now we are aged & pray “Maggie.”     I did my washing & dried it in the house.    Elbert went to Huron & got 3 catfish & 26 bulheads & he dressed them all & called Nellie & they came & got 20 bulheads & they gave us 6. quinces Audrey gave them & 4. cup cakes & they bought 1. gal. of Johnasan apple cider & drank half of it,    it’s real good.    We have 1. qt. left,   Elbert likes it,   he for-got to give them the carrots & beets he fixed or put in bags for them, but gave them 1/2 potatoes.    They were all tired & had to go home & fix clothes to wear for tomorrow.    It’s to bad how they all must dress as if they had plenty of money.    Oh God, shortly they will be in a position where they can’t do or have all the things they are having today & it will make life so un-bearable.    Elbert talked to Rue for a while,    then after Rue went to work Elbert went & talked to the man that uses part of Rue’s land for a garden & helped husk pop corn, while he talked to him,   he use to live in Lorain, but now, he lives & works in Huron.    Rue told Elbert to pick all the tomatoes he wanted, now, before the frost gets them,    Elbert was to tired,    he does a lot of little things in a day.    It’s been partly cloudy light breeze & quite warm.    I thank Thee Dear Heavenly Father & Jesus my Saviour & the Holy Ghost for keeping me & giving me strength,   I didn’t feel as if I could possibly work today,    but, I’m sure I’d be a lot better if I could find out where I get these needle marks in my arms, body, legs & 

Thurs. Oct. 21. 1954./ page. 3254./ No. egg today./ Well another day I felt I just couldn’t work,    I’m to tired    I peeled a few pears & 6 quinces & sliced & cooked them together,    Audrey gave them to Nellie & she gave them to me,    I will be glad to get them cooked & into a can,   there are things I’d like, but not feeling able    often go hungry,    Elbert works hard, he dug the balance of the potatoes,   he’s put the beets & carrots in the basement,   has to dry last potatoes & then put them down & then fix basement screens on the windows.    been a beautifull fall day, not, cold, little breeze, North;    I wrote a letter to Sister Dear & to Wyatte & sent a dollar to Blind & 1.00 to Veterans for car tag & card to Audrey & one to Nellie.    I thank Thee Jesus for Thy Great Love,    I wish I could be as good & kind & thoughtful as Thee.    I Praise Thee Jesus. 

Fri. 22. 1954 Oct./ No. egg today./ Well another day I haven’t been able to work    to tired & my head feels as if I’d been doped.    I have queer marks on my arms as if they’d had heavy fish twin tied around them & a needle mark on my left shoulder joint that itches & smarts,    I’m weak & shaky.    I’m sure with propper care I would feel well & much stronger.   No mail today.   Ernie came & played the record, called, the little red ca-boos & one or two others & then went home    I gave him some crackers & prunes,    he likes them,   then he went home,   he had left Dolly there alone, but I see Hellens car was there before he came in,    hope she didn’t scold him,   he had been over acrossed the road to John’s corn & tool shed,    John & Clayton have been picking corn across from Sarr’s with a corn picker,    John hauls it with a tractor to shed,   shovels in-to a conveyer that puts it in the bin for corn,    he has to take care of soy beans yet, & then John told Elbert he was going to Florada for the Winter.    Now we are listeneing to Rev. Buser & then I’ll go to my bed again, hoping to feel a lot better tomorrow.    I thank Thee & Praise Thee for all things & pray Thou will wake me up & help me to understand that I may help myself for Thy sake, Amen, Amen. 

Sat. Oct. 23. 1954./ No. egg today/  Well, I wonder.   I baked 2. big tins of bread biscuits,   Elbert cooked ham, cabage & potatoes for dinner yesterday, so we had, what was left for supper tonight & I made dumplins in with them    he.   We had eat fish & bulheads for dinner & fried potatoes.    Elbert went to fish house this morning, & he got 2 pieces of dark goods for me at Mis Gunzenhauser’s    I’ll have to pay next Mo.

Sat. Oct. 23. 1954./ page. 3255./ No. egg today./ I got 2 pieces from Junks, last month in Vermilion & I’d like a couple more light pieces.    Well he went to Vermilion after dinner, paid light bill & I gave him the money.    & I gave him 10.00 of rht 20.00 for food out of my share & he’ll be sticking out his hand next week for the 10.00 but we’ll have to go slow for we have 11. days yet before he gets his check,   & I wont get mine untill the 12.th. 6.06 for my 2. pieces of goods.   my Church money & my shoes & Elbert has to have shoes this time.    We received card from Audrey   she said she got my card & that Nellie & the children stopped the other night & gave them 8. bulheads & she ate 2 1/2 & Gertie ate the rest,    well they were small & Gertie had been craving for them,   they sure have a great time.  It’s been a fine day quite warm to.   Elbert took my slippers to Tony’s to get heels fixed,   & he left them there so now I don’t have anything but these ragged slippers, felt & all tore out around heels & toes can hardly keep them tied on.    I praise Thee Jesus & hope I can go to Lorain & get some shoes & slippers from a man who fits your feet or your money back,    hope Elbert can get some better shes to.    I hope I’ll be able to go & able to do some sewing  also next week.    I thank Thee Jesus for all things & am trusting & believing for the Holy Ghost that I may praise Thee in spirit & be healed.    Oh, Jesus, I thank Thee & praise Thee for ever & ever. Amen. 

Sun. Oct. 24. 1954./ No. egg today./ Been a beautiful day.    Nellie Bonita & the 3 children came & spent a couple of hrs.    Bonita Jr.s foot is better, but she still has to walk on crutches, the found aceer mouse nest & a lot of babys & some half grown,   there’s a lot of them out there,    we’ll have to get after them & exterminate them.    Nelllie says the flees have come again & the basement is over run with them.    I hope they don’t bring any to us.    They gave us 1/2 doz. apples & 6 sweet potatoes & some flowers.    I gave them big tin of biscuits’s,    Nellie said they’d she’d glad  be glad to except them, but she couldn’t help thinking of the flour & work & she thanked me,    I told her she’s welcome.    She said Ella Jane wanted the roll away cot,    I told her it was the army cot I wanted to sell but if she wanted to pay me 30.00 for it I’d let her have it  Nellie said she’d have to pay me in 2 payments if she wants it after she’s paid the whole of it.    I can’t let her have it half price    Well, she said, she’d let Ella Jane talk to me about it. 

Sun. Oct. 24. 1954/ Page. 3256./ No. egg today./ They went home before dark.    Jesus I thank Thee & Praise Thee for all things & trust & believe Thou will make those children turn to Thee before they are hurt again    Oh God help all of Thine to be more faithful & to learn of Thee & not do the wrong things    it breaks my heart & greives me to as it greives Thee to Know you can’t be parchal to a few, for Thou hast said theyre’ll be weeping & nashing of teeth.    Help us to look to Thee for our Example & not those about us.   Glory to God in the Highest, Hallelujah, I Praise Thee. (Sent card to Audrey)

Mon. Oct. 25. 1954/ No. egg today./ Well I got up, 9-a-m.    Elbert went to Huron & I gave him 10.00 out of floor covering money to pay for 3. pieces of dress good    he had 42 cents left    he said he paid 49 cents for ham berg,   I still have to pay Church, gas.    Where does the money go,    We use to pay 6 or 7 cents per. yd. & today it’s 49 cents per yd.    The radio went dead Sat. so I don’t get the sermons or the news.    I cut out 2 petticoats & one dress & I had one dress cut out from last week    I set down & wond 16 bobbins & had stitched one seam when Inez. & Henery Hunt came in,   she brought us 2 bottles grape juice & gave me a dollar bill.    I didn’t want to take it but she insisted,    so I thanked her for it & Henry & Elbert sat out in the sunshine & talked & we talked in here,    she said her mother was feeling so well again & that Hilda has been retired from Salvation army & is home with her mother now,    the adopted boy lives with them.    & she has been caning fruit & vegetables & helping to clean up the garden      they have remodled there Kitchen & basement & put her house plants down stairs.  she has new ice box & a deep freeze & is keeping slim & able bodied.    They were here about 2. hrs.    it was 4-45, when they left, so I put my sewing away for another day & warmed up the soup & we ate supper,    Elbert fed hens & locked coop, grainery & shut car windows & I made the beds & closed our windows & he fixed the fire & we ate little more soup & he’s in bed & wish I were also.    I received a letter from Marry Vedovith today    she’s so lonesome & wants out so bad poor soul;    God help some one to take her out for just a little while,    I’m so sorry for her & all others in the County Home.    I Praise Thee Jesus for all things & am trusting & believing, Jesus, Blessed Jesus.

Tue. Oct. 26. 1954./ page. 3257./ No. egg today./ Elbert mailed gas card & a card to Audrey & Miss Clark. Mon. a.m.    It’s been mostly cloudy & a misty rain at times tonight got dark early. started at 4-30-p-m.     (he took Radio & got it fixed & brought back)   Elbert’s worked all day trying to finish cleaning away the balance of old coop roof.    he’s got it about done,   & he’s so tired tonight.    I tried to sew, got the gores[?] done & stitched onto front & back of one petticoat    got the other gores pined on other skirt ready to stitch,    hope to make faster time tomorrow.    I have to wash out rags either tomorrow or Thurs.    Well, maybe if I can stick to it I’ll get it done by & by;    So many little odds & ends to do before I can get at the sewing.    Well, I don’t Know What we will do,   he’s thinking of going to the fish house & hes has to go for the milk & he wants to Kill & dress a chicken in the morning, so looks as if I’d better wash while he’s gone   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things & pray Thou will ask God to loose little Mark & fill his mother & dady with the Holy Ghost that they may do more for Thee,   & ask Him to convert the rest of the families & fill them & me with the Holy Ghost, in Thy Presious Name I ask, Amen

Wed. Oct. 27. 1954./ No egg today./ Well, Elbert got up & cleaned & cut up the white rooster & put all of it on to cook except the breast.    I ground that & crackers & put the eggs & milk & seasoning in to it & put it down to flavor through for tomorrow    I did my washing & got it all dry, even the rags.    I made baking powder biscuits for dinner    Elbert tried to get some smoked belogny for a snak, but only got a news paper.    I hope I can sew tomorrow.    Tried to rain all day,    but, didn’t     We saw 3 flocks of ducks to-day, no mail of importance.    Elbert saw the things John Snyder said he was throwing away & he looked & it wasn’t any good.    Elbert thinks he’ll go to Huron in the morning & to Vermilion in afternoon.    No rain today.    I thank & praise Thee Jesus, for all Thou hast give me & that has been many things    Glory to God & May God be blessed forever & ever Amen.

Thurs. Oct. 28. 1954./ No. egg today./ Well Elbert went to Huron, no fish,    he got me one more piece of dress goods a pretty light back ground     he ate dinner & went to Vermilion,   he got my shoes   they put new heels on them. 95 cents,  he took the slipper back he brought home for me to try on,   they didn’t fit,    he got a piece of mutton & a piece of shank meat & joint to boil.    I browned the mutton & put it in the roaster to it all done for tomorrow.    I got the 2. petticoats ready for belt & hem in the bottom.   Maybe I’ll get to sew a little more.   I hung 

Thurs. Oct. 28. 1954/ page. 3258./ ___ egg today./ my night gown & blanket out & aired them & wiped up the dust in Elberts room  got dinner     & then, I sewed a little    had to stop & fix the mutton meat & then made for chicken balls & fried them & made gravy for supper & put the sewing machine away,    I did make 2 dish towels & I’ll have to get more bags for more towels.    Elbert took radio up to Huron & got a new bulb in it & we heard the president give a speach tonight.    & we got the news & weather    cooler tonight & rain & maybe snow tomorrow.    It’s been nice day    Elbert sawed wood.      We saw 3. flocks of duck yesterday.    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all our many blessings & I pray for all on the other side, help people to listen & talk to Thee in Jesus name I ask & I thank & Give Thee Praise Glory & Honor forever & ever Amen. 

Fri. Oct. 29. 1954./ No. egg today./ Well I really finished both petticoats today.    & I took care of beds & rooms & swept Kitchen.    Been partly cloudy,  & it did sprinkle a few times, but it’s starlight tonight before it rained there were a few snow flakes.    they melted as they fell,    wind has been cool & fresh.   Rev. Hance died in Bay View Hospital, Thurs night Oct. 28.th 1954.    I have prayed for them & their family, for a month, & haven’t known that any of them were sick, but I prayed God would care for each of them in His own way & I wish I could have helped them.    May God bless & comfort his wife & children & mother & folks & friends in Jesus Holy Name.   Jesus blessed help me to be filled & praise Thee in Spirit & Truth, is my great desire & that I may do more in His way.    Be with All Thy people far & wide & give them an extra shake & reminder that we belong to Thee & should be about our Father’s business,   a thing we neglect so often & a great deal to much,    if we only did half as much for Jesus as we do for our selves.    God help us.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things.    Glory to God & I love THee & wish so much I could know how to do more.   Elbert has got the coop cleaned up,    he’s terribly tired tonight.    It rained early this morning, so we cought half barrel of water,    I thank THee Jesus. Amen. 

Sat. Oct. 30. 1954./ No. egg today./ Well I got my dress skirt all sewed to-gether ready for waist & hem in the bottom.    I sewed several of slits up in blanket we use on big chair,    it’s a terrible dirty mess.    I been trying to get Elbert to fix a cabinet to put my books & sewing into,    terrible to come to the place where you are unable

Sat. Oct. 30. 1954./ Page. 3259. ____ egg today./ to work, as you once did.    Well I have to do something    he doesn’t care, but if I can only clean out some of the things that have acumulated    It’s a little colder, partly cloudy or mostly cloudy to dark to see to sew good, but Praise God, I got my dress started,    I haven’t a clean one to put on tomorrow,    I tried to sew & didn’t iron one of the old ones, so will have to wear the dirty one untill I can iron one    gas man came & brought tank of gas $10.15, so that is done    I gave Elbert 10.00 Thurs. morning for food & I still have the church money,    Then I’ll have to wait for my check, so we can get some of the things, we have to have,    Oh God, if only I could do more for Thee,   Jesus help me to be of service to Thee, I thank  & Praise Thee for all things, Amen.

Sun. Oct. 31. 1954./ No. eggs today/  As I began to thank God for our dinner Sat. I saw on a black slate written in an olive or Kakie color as plain as I can see any one or anything (Frank Bonney died)   Oh Jesus, I only hope he will learn to know Thee before he is called,     I saw in a dream my mother & dad & Fred.    I saw Martha   her face black & blue & a smile on her face, & I said to her, Martha, we have come to take you home with     she didn’t answer, but picked up her things & got in the car with us For several weeks    I’ve been dreaming of doing things & carrying a tiny baby around with me, sometimes tied to me with a long wool scarf.    I pray God will reveal to me,    I thank The Jesus & Praise Thee for all things.    Rev. & Mrs. Dear & Naomie came in at noon after church     I was in bed    didn’t sleep all night,    it thundered & lightened all night & even this morning    I was to tired to sleep & my back ached so, hard & never eased up untill morning so I was taking an extra nape when they came in & Elbert was up to Brodes for milk,    I got up & dressed & combed my hair & washed my face & came out    we talked a while,    They have had two Evangelists at church & to-night’s there last night,    they talk as if they think there’s nothing wrong with me.     I’d love to g, but will have to wait untill water don’t run away so freely     I gave them my tenth, all but 50 cents,    I didn’t have but will make it up later.     Elbert ought to get his check Nov. 4th.    We hope to go to Lorain soon Now & do a little shipping.    I received card yesterday from Miss Clark & not a word from any of the children.    I hope all’s well

Sun. Oct. 31. 1954./ page. 3260./ No. egg today./ It. snowed today in light flurries, but it didn’t freeze carriopes or glardes. & cabbages.     We had lots of good Sermons today,    I like to worship at Church & hope I can soon.    I Praise Thee Jesus forever & ever. Amen.    It’s been mostly cloudy    wind N. west.    Oh, Jesus 

Mon. Nov. 1. 1954./ No egg today./  Well I did some washing & got it mostly dry except the rags.   & I can’t begin to tell how tired I am.    I got dinner & Elbert warmed up the supper.    Well, it’s bed time again.    Partly cloudy & it tried to snow & air has been damp all day.    I received a letter from Mrs. Haslet today but no word from any of our folks   no word from Audrey since Oct. 22. so I had Elbert called her today,    she said she had sent me some cards,   I don’t know where they could have got to We got an add from Sandusky & it has just the cabnet I’ve been looking for & only $9.59    I pray Jesus will help me to have it & the floor covering all so    I thank Thee Jesus for all things great & small & pray for Thy guidance.    Elbert went to Huron & got a white fish & 7 or 8 bulheads & 5 perch    he dressed them all & then we ate dinner,    I had potatoes & beans a waiting & greese hot & so it didn’t take long to fry the fish    We thanked Jesus for them & we thank Him for all we have for we Know if He didn’t help us one couldn’t have, anything, we have.   Glory, Glory, Hallelujah   I Praise Him forever & ever Amen.   

Tue. Nov. 2. 1954./ No. egg today/ Today I baked bread 2 big tins bread biscuits & one loaf, now my arms are sure tired.   It snowed a couple inches of snow.    Nellie & Ella Jane & Bonita came at noon,   they were of work as today’s “Election”   they had Wesley with them”Johny’s & Marcie’s youngest boy” & Bonita’s children were in school.    they brought me a piece of pumpkin pie   a jar of  cranberry jelly,   but to much of lemon for me,   the pie was good    she brought a custard pie to Elbert    the crust wasn’t so good but we enjoyed eating them,    they brought a few winter pears, big ones.    they started home 3-30-p-m so, to be there when children got home from school.    Been a nice sunny Morning getting cloudy & thick at 4-30-p-m & snow flurrys.    They had snow in Texas, Lousiana & one other state & a tornado come in Georgia where the hurricane had come & took one cottage & crushed it on

Tue. Nov. 2. 1954./ page. 3061./ No egg today./ other close by, but no loss of life.   but terrible things in a lot of places.    Cold wind & snow froze the green leaves on vines & trees & made them stiff,   snow mostly gone tonight.  (Elbert heard geese this morning.)    Nellie had her furnace fixed into an oilburner    I hope it will help them to Keep well & Keep them free from colds.    I pray  Jesus & thank Thee for all things, help me to do Thy will, Glory to God, Amen. 

Wed. Nov. 3. 1954./ No. egg today./ Had such a pain in my side all night & most of today, so I didn’t do much    riped belt on both peticoat’s & put them on a gain.    Elbert has sawed wood & done odds & ends.    We received a letter from Audrey & yesterday a letter from Sister Haslet & I owe a letter to Marry Vidoavich in old peoples home.   & several more.    I hope yet, God will show me, & give me what I need to Know    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus, help me.    I don’t know why I can’t grasp the whole truth.   

Thurs Nov. 4. 1954./ No. egg today, / Elbert went to Vermilion for gorceries & he for got to put flour in car   left it in card in store.    while he was goine I did out small washing my skirt, dress & small pieces,  then I washed Elbert’s sleepers 4. nose rags, 3 prs. socks & have them all dry,     I should iron but we planed to go to Sandusky if the weather isn’t to bad    Elbert wants to get a tail light.    & I’d like to get floor covering & a cabnet I saw in an add from Cousin’s & Fern’s store.    But I done’t know if I can, or if I’ll be able to.    Elbert will go & get the flour & if I can be ready when he comes back we may go on to Sandusky.    I’d like a hat if I can find one.    I believe I feel stronger,    but, my feet are bad. & hurt me so I can hardly walk    I believe I’d be lots better in all ways if my feet were so I could walk naturally.   I Praise Thee Jesus that I can do as much as I do & trust Thou will fix my feet.     I Praise Thee for all things believing Thou will make me whole in Thee & able to help others,    Help me Jesus, fill me with faith & power   I thank Thee Jesus for ever & ever Amen.    It’s been snowy dark & not much wind today.   I Praise Thee Jesus. 

Fri. Nov. 5. 1954./ No egg today.   I ironed 3 dresses & 2 skirts  2 twels & a slip for chair back cover,    was a nice suny morning but cloudy after noon & night moon shines through once in a while    We didn’t go to Sandusky & Elbert has a flat tire

Fri. Nov. 6. 1954./ page 32.62./ No. egg today/ Elbert put the ashes on the drive way.    They were full of nails from the wood we been burning, that’s twice & I’d think he’d clean them off, but I wonder if he will.    hope he can pump it enough to get to garage a mile up the road.    he’s so tired every night & he’s done a lot today cleaned potatoes & sorted  & put them in crates & cleaned beets & carrots & put them in crates   cleaned platform & put the big phonegraph down staairs on it & put wash bench on front of plat-form & the tubs on it & carried the water down & from barrel & filled them & there are so many odds & ends, he could hardly move after he set down for half & hour & my feet’s been so unbearable today.    I cleared out a lot of the empty glass cans I had up in the locker & put the oats up there.    hope to make some cookeies before much longer.    I did manage to take care of beds air rooms & sweep.    I thank Thee Jesus & pray I can go to Church soon.    We used the refreshing of the Spirit often. Amen.

Sat. Nov. 7. 1954/ No egg today/ Sat. & I didn’t do very much,   darned socks for Elbert & one pr. for me today    I spent some time trying to cut a zipper[?] pattern,   guess I have it now,   it cold on the floor at night.   was nice all day    suny this a.m. & clouded up this after noon & wind freshened & then died out before dark    we didn’t get to Sandusky either & I do hope we can get the cabinet,   no mail today.    I thank Thee Jesus & pray Thou wont listen to any Who might pray against me   I Praise Thee Jesus, Keep me I pray

Sun. Nov. 7. 1954./ No egg today./ A beautiful day  Nice, suny, & quite warm.    We were home all day & not a soul came near.    Clayton tried to combine the beans across the road    he got into a soft spot & sunk deep    Elbert went over & help him get out    they shoveled the dirt out   it was in up to the frame & he got in, the last time, he went around    Elbert help him get out,   Sunday is God’s day.   Joe Oldham was over to Snyders & he came over & talked a while,   he said Anna & her husband were well & still on the ranch in Arkansas.    I was going to write her long ago, but lost her address.   Glad she’s well & happy    I didn’t get any cards or letters wrote.   Moon’s most full.   Two typhones again, one near philipine island & one off coast of Japan 1oo mile & hour wind.  I’m trusting, I’ll be able for church soon   I Praise Thee Jesus, 

Mon. Nov. 8. 1954./ page. 3263./ No egg today./ Well, Elbert went to Sandusky & got the one cabinet supposed to be 16X20X36, but that’s the top but, the cabinet it’s self is 14 X 16   theirs always a catch.    he went at 9-a-m. & got home at 1-p-m,    Well, we can use it, but its to small   I can use it in the corner but still must get one a little larger, to put the fry pans & Kneives & forks to use for cookiing. & cooking pans & the rice & barely, raisins & speggeti & noodles & such like.   Well, I tried to sew a little, but felt so bad, I could-n’t see, even with my glasses on.   so I washed the dishes & Elbert went out & cleaned some catfish & afew perch,   then I salted & floured part of them & & then Elbert helped to fry them & warmed the potatoes & I fried a half dozen apples.    We just heard that one cyclone had left thousands homeless in philipine islands, but no word about the other one.    Got my receipt from Wings of Healing.    I pray I will be given a stronger faith, be filled with the Holy Ghost & be able to Praise God in Spirit, then to help others to do God’s will.   Help me Jesus I thank & Praise Thee for ever & ever, Glory to God.   

Tue. Nov. 9. 1954./ No egg today/ Elbert did out his washing 3. B.V.D’s  4 work shirts sock & nose rags & 1. pr. work pants.    I tried to sew,    but, I didn’t make much headway,   couldn’t see very well    guess I haven’t been eating very much,    hope all will be better tomorrow,    Elbert went over & shoveled soy beans for Clayton, unload a truck heaping full.    John Snyder came about noon & helped untill dark    they are fixing the ground    they are taking beans off for wheat,    Elbert only done one truck load. & that sure made him sweat,    he came back & washed out the balance of his cloths & then I don’t know all the odds & ends   he did, & he worked at the toilet.    Well I hope I can get more done tomorrow.    I’ll have to bake, to.    I do Praise Jesus & thank Him & my Heavenly Father for all my blesswing,    It’s moon light & not much wind, it’s N. East.    They the families gave Ruby Jean a house hold shower Fri. Nov. 5. 1954.,   they have bought a house out on Wilson Ave. off the Root road, or you can get to it off Colorado Ave.    The house is 3. yrs. old.    They paid 5.00 on a stove & some on ice box & some one gave them a table & 4 chairs.    she’s been married a & Joan a year Nov. 28. 1954.    Audrey gave Ruby Jean towels & 

Tue. Nov. 9. 1954./ page 3264./ No. egg to day/ & Gertie gave embroidered pillow slips.    Audrey got a letter from Jim    he’s O.K. & said he thought he’d be home for thanksgiving & for her to save him a big piece of turkey.   Poor boy.    Glad Audrey writes us the news from all the Children & their Children.   I wish we could give Audrey back the money she sent to us when we needed it so bad    she’s wishing Ella Jane would pa her back what she borrowed, so she would like to have what she gave us, althoug, she said several times she never wanted it back.   but I’d be happy if I could give it to her.   I’m still hoping I’ll be able to do it some how.    God help me to do it   I pray & I’ll give Thee the praise Amen. 

Wed. Nov. 10. 1954./ No. egg today./ Well, I did my washing & got it most all dry.   I baked 2. big tins bread.   & I got dinner.   Elbert got the outside toilet about done, only 2. more corner boards to put on.    & then he’ll paint out side & tomorrow is Armistis Day & Nellie, Ella Jane, Bonita & her 3. children were talking of coming to spend 3. or 4. hours., so the floor has to be cleaned, in the morning    Elbert’s so tired,   he’s gone to bed at 9-30-P-m.    We received our checks today,    I thank Thee Jesus; & I pray Thou will show me the thing that’s lacking in my faith.    I’ll be so glad to learn & do Thy Will, Glory to God in the Highest, I Praise & Honour Thee Jesus, help me. Amen. 

Thurs. Nov. 11. 1954./ No egg today./ Well, Nellie, Ella Jane & Bonita came about 2-30-p-m     they stopped at Freebolings & had a little visit with him,     his wife has been dead for about a year & he’s living alone in that big house she had him build, to entertain her company of friends    & he says he so lonesome, he can hardly live.    If he’d only live for Jesus & work for Him,    God help him to find the way through some of Thine,    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus.    Nellie brought us a pk of apples for 85 cents & they were eating one when they came in Ella Jane & Bonita.    I gave them 4. bread biscuits    they were pleased with them    I sent them for the children.    Ella Jane has a new car & they are in a very tight place as haven’t got the other one paid for.    Hope they can make it but it puts Nellie in a hard place.    I told her she ought to put her foot down & get things in some sort of order, so they will Know where they stand.    Nellie can’t seem to be the boss.   I’m sorry & whish they could manage better    they all have good educations.    It’s been a beautiful day    clear sky all the morning clouding up late this after noon & sky is all over cast a 9-30-p-m.    I  have felt rather punk all day & while they were here, I went to outside toilet & mussed all over

Thurs. Nov. 11. 1954./ page. 3265./ No. egg today/ my stockings, shirt & skirt,    I’m trusting Jesus to see me safly through,    I thank Him & give all Praise & Glory to Him.    Elbert got all the outside work done on the toilet today    only has 2 little pieces of board to put in on the ends of the seat from floor up,    then I do hope he gets it painted out side.    I pray God will help Frank & Armond to get the south west corner of the house leveled up before cold weather.    Wish I could be in Church tonight.    Elbert killed & cooked red hen today.

Fri Nov. 12. 1954./ No. egg today./ I didn’t do anything today, been a fine day.    Elbert finished inside of toilet & finnished the one screen for North basement window    he don’t feel very good either.    I feel better Praise God & Jesus hears, Knows & sees, Glory to His Holy Name, Glory Glory Hallelujah Amen.   I’m still trusting Thee Jesus in all things    South wind & a nice bony day.   The U.S. President was over near Toledo hunting & he got 4 duks & 5 pheasents fine   Wish we could have one of each    I’m hungry for Wild meat.   

Sat. Nov. 13. 1954./ No. egg today./ Well, I feel some better, but far from , even normal as I have been    but Jesus has re-moved the terrible ach & most of the sore-ness from the right side,   the place by the navel is bad & theres some in my stomach & back yet    Jesus does all things well if we trust & believe & I’m standing on His promises,    I wish I was able to go to Church in the morning,    bowels are better although they run me some this forenoon.    Elbert went to Huron & paid 3.96 for my dress good, at Gungenhausers.   & got a money order for Boys Town, 2.00, one for Wings of Healing 5.00 & bought a little food & some ointment for his thumbs & then had dinner & went to Vermilion    he spent 17.00 in all for food & other necessities,    I have 7.00 for Church  20.00 for food between now & Dec. 4. & 5. toward the taxes & I’m broke.    thought I’d be able to get my shoes, but have to wait for check in Dec. & hope it wont be to cold for me to go.    I also put back 15.00 I borrowed from money saved for floor covering    I have 50 cents. left    I gave Elbert 4 cents  there was in change.    Been a fine day.  not much wind   South what there was.    I mended one suit heavy under wear for Elbert & did the dishes & put away can stuff & food & got the mutton cooked for tomorrow, the day we ought to fast & pray & thank God, for all our many blessings.    Elbert said, Nellie said she had wanted the electric stove roaster, but I don’t ever remember hearing her say so, & she

Sat. Nov. 13. 1954./ Page 3266/ No. egg today./ said she didn’t see what we needed of the cabinet & Elbert said to put the fry pans & some of the boxes of food into.    Oh well, they don’t think I need anything    they don’t love me enough to come & clean once a month,    if I was well I’d be as independent as Armond says he is.    We all make lots of mistake & they act sometimes as if they’d “like to tell me off” as John said he did once,     but, my mother use to say, “every dog has his day”   John said “one day before he died” & I was staying with him & the baby, “Bonita’s baby” & Nellie & Bonita went with Elbert to buy their groceries “that he always liked to come & bring the family when Frank was alive, for Frank always fed them good,    I felt glad he didn’t know all I had to endure, for his families sake.    Frank said for the meals but I drove to town & bought the food as a rule & then prepare & cooked it, a thing they never did for us    & they came often  2. or 3. times or sometimes more often & so did Martha & Bob & then she & George twice a week & often Audrey & John & Fred & Ethel,   I loved Fred, he’s gone & Ethel don’t seem to know us any more.    Well, we all sure do make mistakes & plenty of them,    I pray Jesus will have mercy & help us to mend our ways,    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee & pray for wisdome, Knowledge & better judgement.    I love them all,   but, not all they say & do.     Nellie tells her children I didn’t have any education,    but, it was I who see to it that she got hers,     it’s a pity we can’t remember that Jesus sees, hears & Knows every second of our lifes    I praise Thee Jesus & I forgive them & pray Thou will reach out & draw us ever closer to Thee. Amen. 

Sun. Nov. 14. 1954./ No egg today/ Well, I took my bath thanking & praising Jesus, that He gave me strength & took the pain away & most of the soreness & I know that He will set me free & make me whole in spirit & truth, Glory to God I thank & praise Thee   help me to be filled that I may praise in Spirit, Oh Jesus help me in Thy Holy Name I ask, Amen.    Elbert put the vegetables in with the meat & cooked them & we ate & before I had the dishes done, Sister Haslet & Joe & Eva

Sun. Nov. 14. 1954./ page. 3267./ No. egg today./ & Marry Ann,   they came in & brought their lunch & also they brought us 3. qts. of tomatoes & 1. big qt. of peaches & a nice marble cake,    they are so nice & try to realy live for Jesus.    they had a good bible talk & we reasoned together    I hope we did under-stand better than before.    Oh Jesus help us to think & pray & keep close to Thee.    I thank Thee Jesus for all things & that Thou art & ever will be, Glory, Glory to God.    It’s been a fine day   South wind going North & a little E.    I sold my electric hot plate & roaster to Mrs. Hastlet for 30.00 & she says she would like to sell it but she didn’t how much she wanted for the Electric hot plate.    Well, I’m glad Jesus is able to Heal & save us.    partly cloudy, but not cold air quite damp alday.

Mon. Nov. 15. 1954./ No. egg today./ Well I mended my old dress & didn’t get much else done    I scrubbed the wall be-hind the stove & on either side,   took a-bout all the strength I had.    Elbert went to Huron, but no fish.    I gave him $10.00 of the 20.00 for food so only 10.00 left for food    I sent or have Dr. Wyatt’s letter ready 5. for mo. & 10 for lessons. & I don’t know how I’ll ever get my floor covering. & shoes & slippers & Elbert’s car “tires.”    Jesus help me soon to be filled & healed.    I give Thee the Glory Amen. Amen.    Been a nice day rather raw wind, & lots of moisture in the air,    I put my bedding out & aired it.    & made beds & aired rooms.    Wind was South this morning & went North east after dinner.    I Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost.    

Tue. Nov. 16. 1954./ No egg today./ Well, I aired the night clothes & made beds & swept & wiped up dust & helped with meals & tried to get my house dress together. & washed dishes    & Elbert has been working on the little hen coop,   he took the door off & then hung it so it opens out & then he fixed it so it would be tight & not leak in     he’s tired tonight, but can’t seem to sleep for 2 nights now.    says his head achs & one Knee hurts him.    I am better again & we hope to go to Lorain Thurs. morning to get floor covering & I hope so much we can.    It was a beautiful day & not even frosty dampness in the air,    but, nice suny day.   We had light breeze first from South then North East,    Had a letter from Audrey & it’s queer how they are always so ready to jump all over me about what some one else has said    well, I haven’t said anything wrong & feel free    Praise God for His Knowing, hearing & seeing, Amen.

Wed. Nov. 17. 1954./ page. 3268./ No. egg today./ The Police man & his brother from Cleveland were here yesterday & went out hunting & got one pheasent or bird, I can’t think straight.    I did my washing & no cystern water    We put water softener in well water,    it’s a mess, but I got them done.    I still have a few pieces yet to do & in the morning Elbert & I, are thinking of going to Lorain to pick out the linolenon & look for chair seats & slop can, & shoes & slippers   oh yes. olive oil & I did want to go to Penneys to look at the coats & hats, & blankets.    I can’t hardly bring my self, or, make up my mind to go.   don’t feel able, but this Kitchen is so terrible & not a living soul to care    no one to help us  just a little.   May God have mercy on us, Jesus I do thank Thee for all I have.    I pray Thou will take care of me, & see that I get what I need.    I haven’t much money to buy with so that’s one draw back on having to go so far & I have to wet so often & thats an other hardship.    It’s been another fine day.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things   Glory to Thy Name.   Elbert went to Huron & got a big mess of fish, catfish & perch & I got every thing ready, & fried fish & we had potatoes & beans & lettuce & hot coffee & bread.   

Thurs. Nov. 18. 1954./No/ 1. pullet egg today./ Well, we didn’t go today.    I baked 3 tins of bread biscuits & am tired & so is Elbert,    he’s been cleaning & doing odds & ends.   Maybe we’ll go in the morning.    I hope to get it over with    it makes me more tired than working here.    It’s been a nice day all day,    but lots of wind scuds & a few clouds    We sure need some rain    everything’s empty & water softener doesn’t seem to soften.   You Know it’s been so quite for the last few day, one would think every one was dead    & no one comes in to see if we are dead or alive.    & I haven’t answered any mail so guess we wont get any.    It’s so warm, to warm for a fire.   God help me I ask in Jesus Name, & thank & Praise Thee for ever, I pray I may be fond worthy, yet, in Thy Sight.   Glory-Hallelujah, Amen. 

Fri. Nov. 19. 1954/ 1 egg today./ The 2. pullets have started to lay & I’m glad.    Been a nice day   rained a very little this morning   not quite half a barrel but it will be a big help.    Elbert went to Lorain & he got a can of olive oil & he got a baby singer  Lipp sent it but Lipp is sick   he’s so thin, Elbert said he don’t look like him. 

Fri. Nov. 19. 1954./ page. 3269./ 1. egg this day/-self,  his pardener Frank has been gone for sometime, now & Lipp is getting old,    Elbert bought me a little plate to eat on,   it’s a little, alrger than the one I have been using,   it’s an old fashion plate, but it will do,    it cost a 25 cents,    he got some  black grapes but not the Itlian big black grapes, I like so much, Elbert got back about 4-30-or a quarter to 5-p-m.    he got some hamberg & smoked saucage,    I had potatoes all ready to cook so we got supper.     I didn’t sleep last night,   think I have some gall stones working off.   I hung bed cloths “sleepers” out & they felt so damp when brought in,   been partly cloudy or mostly & it looks like rain again tonight.     Elbert rode to Lorain from Vermilion with a colored man, Who hauls lime stone from Sandusky to Willaby Ohio & told Elbert what time he passes here & what time he leaves Lorain coming west & said he could ride any time, with him.    I thank Thee Jesus for all my blessings which are many Praise God in Jesus name & I am content with what I have.    I really do need my cloths & floor covering & bedding.    We need chair seats so bad.   only 3 left that’s whole.    Maybe before Spring we can make it    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus   I know all things work out for Thy good & glory Amen.

Sat. Nov. 20. 1954./ No. egg today/ Didn’t work today    neither did Elbert, he did to much walking, had cramps & I rubed his legs with alcohol & put a hot water bottle against his thigh & I gave him 2 anacins crushed in a cup hot water & prayed God would give him his reat & I thank Him, He did, for Elbert soon went to sleep,   I couldn’t take care of him, if it was to keep me going on my feet.    I took care of bedrooms & washed dishes & thank thanked God for my blessings    it tried to rain but didn’t do it.    been very dark & cloudy wind   S. west this morning   changed & went N.W. at 10-a-m & its N. East tonight.    We saw a hen pheasent come up from the hollow & go south past the front of the house, been a few hunters out, parked their cars on road side.    I Praise Thee Jesus for all things & pray I may be worthy before Thy coming.    Received letter from Wyatt asking for money    Elbert mailed the letter to him yesterday.   I praise & thank Thee Jesus. 

Sun. Nov. 21. 1954./ ___ egg today./ It’s been a very dark cloudy day.    Audrey & Bill & Jean & baby were to have come out today but, they rented a house more than likely went to see

Sun. 21. 1954. Nov. /page. 3270./ 1. egg today./ What they will have to do to fix it up liveable.    Oh Well, I’ll give what I can really spare for God’s work.    We have been alone all day.   Nellie or the girls never bothered to send a card to find out how I were.    Well they have there own troubles & times have changed a lot, in a lot of ways & no one who’s willing to lend a helping hand, not even if you pay them & Who will help them prety soon,   God help us.    Oh Jesus help us to see & do the right things & to Know  it isn’t this worlds goods that count,    I try to buy only what is most necessary.    Oh I thank & praise Thee, for all things Jesus, Blessed & Holy,

Mon. Nov. 22. 1954./ 1. eggs today/ Didn’t work today,    Elbert sawed & split wood,   it tried to rain & has been quite dark alday to much so to try to try to sew,   & no water to wash.    Well, I’m not fit to work, but try to help & keep beds & floors clean & help with the meals;   No mail today.   Elbert saw 2. pheasents hens today.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus that Thou art & ever will be,   (N. west wind)  help me to be like Thee, are,  I pray. Amen.   Hallelujah, Glory, Glory.  Pure Clean & Holy Thou

Tue. Nov. 23. 1954./ 1. egg today./ Oh God how much I thank Thee for this night,   Oh, how this visit to night has lifted my spirit & I thank Jesus, it must all have been planed by Thee to help give me that which I’m lacking,    Oh Glory, I thank Thee & may all, Praise be Thine for ever & ever, Hallelujah.    Eva & Katherine, Marrian Mrs. Cooley & Mrs. Rate “who is a minister” all came tonight to talk read the bible & talk about it & sing,   they were all filled with the spirit & praised God.    They brought me a big loaf of bread & bag of candy, apples, cookies, & corned beef,  home caned beans & peaches    they are just wonderful sisters in Christ & their faces show it.    Mrs. Haslet brought me a little black hat, brand new    Oh God I pray Thou will give them 4 fold.    & take them safly home & keep their car safe & bring them all again to us in Jesus Name we ask, Amen.    Elbert cut wood & we have burnt a lot today,   it has turned quite a bit cooler this after noon & to night.    There were 11 good sized shouts or pigs here today    they have been roving about for 2 days now.    they were here north of the house for quite a while  black & shiny, pink noses & feet.    Elbert had to keep them out of the garden & back yard, for they sure can root.    Georgia Snyder had a nice time getting them out of her yard   she drove them back to us & then up on Bessie’s place& we didn’t see them any More 

Wed. Nov. 22. 1954./ page. 3271./ 1. egg today./ Well, Elbert went to Huron & got a big mess of fish several bulheads & a few perch,    we fried bulheads & 3 perch & have a big mess of perch left for dinner tomorrow.    & we are so thankful for them & they didn’t cost us, only the skining & washing & scraping & salting & frying.    Elbert had the potatoes ready, but we had to fry the fish    we had a good supper.    We both went to Huron again this afternoon    I paid 50 down on floor covering,    it will cost a little more & it will be a great blessing, for I’m not as strong & able bodied as I use to be & it will be so much easier to wipe up,    it’s going to be hard to get everything moved & put it down & get all moved back again into place but I pray Jesus will give us strength to get it all squared away.    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee    Thou are trully good & gracious to me & us, Glory, Glory, Glory, Hallelujah Amen.    It’s been raining some today & it is still raining in light showers & I pray we get the barrel & tubs full,  we’ve been having such a time trying to use the hard water    If it is boiled long enough the lime settles to the bottom & water is soft.    Well I am thankfull for all thing      every one in the store shook hands & greeted me & it’s nice to have people friendly.    I hope to put in a toilet seat in the house before long also,    Elbert often has to get up & go way out the outside toilet & when he’s feel punk & I’m not to good I hope, dislike, thinking about what I’d have to try to do if he’d fall or have a bad pain around his heart.    I always pray Jesus will keep him & help him & turn him to Him, for we should look to Jesus & not look at others,    we all make mistakes & can see the other fellows mistakes more than our own    Oh, I ask Thee Jesus to clean us inside & out, for Thy name’s sake. Amen.   Wind S little west. not freezing

Thurs. Nov. 25. 1954./ 1. egg today./ Thanksgiving Day & we are thanking & Praising Jesus for His Love & Care Glory to God, I praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost & feel power in my body tonight, Hallelujah.    I did my washing today & dried it inside   was a nice wet day  not much rain or wind, but much colder sort of shivery cold, (we had fish for dinner)   it was so warm last week flies & bugs still flying around, now a sudden change.   Elbert’s back has been so bad & his hip,   I ask Jesus to fix him up & he says he’s feeling better tonight,  (no one came today)   Praise the Lord.   I am tired,   but, glad I have washing done   Praise the Lord

Fri. Nov. 26. 1954./ page. 3272./ 1. egg today./ Well, I didn’t do much today,   The men came & measured the floor for the covering & I feel sure they made a mistake in bedroom length, but, I may be wrong.    Elbert’s back & hip’s been paining him bad    seems a little better, tonight;   he has dizy spells   I have them sometimes all so.   Rather chilly today & cloudy    the sun only peeked through 3 or 4 times,   no rain, as yet    Lots of people Killed over week end, over a hundred.    Well, I truly thank & Praise God for the blessings He gives to us   We are well cared for   I wish I could give more.    No hunters   hasn’t been more than a doz. or 15 out & we don’t see pheasents, or rabbits & not many small birds either.   Wish I could paint before we lay floor covering & fix walls.   

Sat. Nov. 27. 1954./ 1. egg today/ Well it sure snowed and melted as it hit the ground but we got a few pails of water   the barrel hasn’t much in it    Elbert put it in the tubs & we filled the crocks & all the apils.   I mended my old dress after I ironed it today.    I have a touch of cold today    have ask Jesus to take it away,    I believe He will & I thank Him & give Praise & Glory to Him forever & ever, Amen.    I fixed a few pheasent feathers & put them on the little hat Sister Haslet brought me,    it was on sale for 88 cents    it looks nice but Elbert don’t like it,   he can’t just tell what’s wrong with it.    Been cold today   I want to go to Lorain & get me some shoes & Elbert has to have some to,   then tires, for the car & looks as if this coal wont all winter.    Elbert hasn’t felt like working   it’s his back & hip.

Sun. Nov. 28. 1954. No egg today./ Not a soul came today.   I felt as if I was coming down with the flu. last night, but I ask Jesus to take it away & thanked Him for the prayers of all the others Who are praying for me & it was gone this morning    praise God from Whom all blessings flow   I thank Thee Jesus & I am trusting Thou will Keep anything that belongs to Satan out of me & that Thou will have diminion over every member of my body   Tlory to God in Jesus Holy Name   strengthen my faith & body that I may be better able to serve Thee.   I pray We get to Church soon Jesus, both of us    I thank Thee.   I thank Thee for answering prayer & send the Sisters over to talk & read the word & pray.   Oh how much Thank & Praise Thee, & restore our faith & strength, spiritual & phyical,    rainy cloud  not much rain

Mon. Nov. 29.th. 1954./ Page. 3273./ 1. egg today/ Ma’s birth day   she would be 98 yrs. old & Pa would be 94. yrs. old Jan 28th 1955   & I will be 70. Jan 1955.   & Elbert will b 72 Dec. 6 1954.    Well it was cold in Michigan when we were born, but not cold out tonight    just damp & a little chilly,    I wrote a card to Nellie   one to Katherine Cooley & Haslet, Keegan & Mrs. Rotes.    Well, we got the floor covering today & it sure smells up loud.    Elbert has been sick all day   his stomach & bowels.   & tonight he’s in such misery    been laying on the bed seem to act like intestinel flu.   but the Lord is able & I trust He will take it away soon,   he think’s he’d feel better if his bowels would move, so I pray God will take care of him & help him to feel better soon.    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee,   Lord help him now.    We only got adds in the mail today.    The weather has been rather dark, it tried to snow several times & got dark early tonight.    Wind’s been S. east all day.   & is working toward S. West tonight.   Winston Church Hill will be 80. yrs. old, Nov. 30. 1954.   He has been a great war man. for yrs, even from a very young man.   Oh, Jesus, I thank Thee   Thou are & ever will be, help me to help to do Thy will in Thy Name I ask, Glory to Thy Name.   

Tue. Nov. 30. 1954./ 1. egg today./ Elbert’s back has pained him all day,    I rubed back & hip twice today,   I pray Jesus Thou will fix him & give him courage to help me get the floor covering, laid & I hope we can do it before any one comes in.    I’ll give Thee thanks & Praise.   & may all Glory be Thine for ever & ever.   Well I baked 3. tins bread biscuits & I’m so tired,     but, we have to get that floor covering down.    Now I had to stop & hunt Easel’s address, her birthdays the 9th of Dec & she always sends Elbert a card for his birthday.   Quite cool & cloudy to-day,    but, yet, a nice day.    I will try to read now & then get to bed.   I do thank Thee Jesus & pray I’ll find time to write. 

Wed. Dec. 1. 1954./ 1. egg today./ Well I got up at 10-a-m, the police man & a Dick came to hunt,    they had 2 hounds & didn’t get a rabbit & left at noon.    Elbert & I were measuring & cutting floor covering.   We have his piece & mine, ready to lay down, so, hope we can do it in the morning or from 10 to 4-30-p-m.    I’ll sure be glad when it’s all done & Praise God, it will mean less work for me,   then will have painting of wood work & ceiling & chair seats to renew    We’d hoped to put a toilet seat & septic tank in    its to far to go over hill.

Wed. Dec. 1. 1954./ page. 3274./ 1. egg this day./ We don’t have the power in our body & legs to do the running back & forth.    We had company 2 week or so,   I didn’t want to go in my room & use can,   so, tried to go out to the toilet & nastied all down my stockings petticoat & shoes & had to clean up as much as I could & then come in & change cloths, after a sponge bath    so if we had a toilet seat inside it would be a big help.   Wish I could have done it along time ago.    Elbert isn’t very well & neither am I.   We are both so tired tonight,   it would be wonderful to find a young couple or some in there early 30ties that would like to build & live here & give us a willing hand when we needed it    I pray God will help us.   Been cloudy & snowed this morning    Wind south east then went N. east & snowed light showers  not freezing  & is N. east yet tonight not very cold.    We received card from Audrey said she didn’t know anything. but did say Ella Jane was there one night    set around & didn’t talk,    said Jim came home Thurs. night & went back Sun. night, & they had a small turkey, said Gertie wanted it, as if she had to have & excuse,    Why should we care   its nice if they can still have such things    we had fish.   We thank Thee Jesus for giving Thy love & care to us. 

Thurs. Dec. 2. 1954./ 1. egg today./ Today we put the floor covering on my bedroom floor & tore it in so many places & cut it clear across the floor under the bed in order to get it down,    I was the one that had to lift the bed with all the blankets & boxes on it, with a 2X4  a human jack,    I strained from head to ft & ach all over,    I rubbed Elbert’s back & hips & he’s tucked in bed & now, I must take a rub myself & get to bed & We hope to do his room tomorrow    have to take old covering up & wipe up floor & we decided to bring every thing out of his room it should be much easier that way We have found out.   then we’ll put it all back again & that’s sure terrible when we are to tuckered out.    We can’t find any one to even help us.    I don’t believe Elbert & I will ever do it again,   it’s to hard work, for us at our age.   Been partly cloudy & we had light rain & snow & it froze on & Elbert’s wondering how to clean windscheld    it rain & snow on it & froze.    I thank Thee & Praise Thee Jesus for the strength of today,    & am trusting He will help us get it all done,   but I feel so tuckered out,   don’t seem as if I can do any more.    God help us & keep us I pray & I thank & praise Thee now & ever more Amen & Amen. 

Fri. Dec. 3. 1954./ No. eggs today./ Well, we put the floor covering on Elbert’s floor & it went on good   We cut a big piece off the end. 

Fri Dec. 3. 1954./ page. 3275./ 1. egg today/ Sun did shine several times,   tried to snow & is still cloudy tonight.   Wind’s been backed up to S. then S. east.    We are to tired for words tonight,    I rubbed Elbert’s back & hip but point he sets on is paining him bad,   he twisted it some way about the last thing tonight, when we had all the heavy work done,    We will try to rest Sat. & Sun. now.    I thank Thee Jesus help me to help others & spiritually as well as phyically, & give Thee the Honour & Glory for Thou are worthy, Amen. 

Sat. Dec. 4. 1954/ 1. egg to day/ Len Bonney’s birthday   he’d be 72. yrs. old    Well another hard day,    I washed & fixed my corset & slippers & mended Elbert’s union suit,   done dishes & helped cook & hung out our night clothes to air & the air is so damp   cloths felt so damp we had to hang them up in here & dry them,    We were going to rest today but didn’t for Elbert had to go for food,   his check came this morning,   he went to Huron, couldn’t get fish so got a little meat & we ate a lunch & he went to Vermilion & got most all we needed,    he saw Tom Eppler & talked with him,   he said he’s working & had to in order to eat,    things are so costly & they keep telling over radio that things are cheaper.    The wind was South, but has gone  N. West tonight    We got a card from Audrey very short & crisp & a letter from Nora Christmas card & she did write a letter in it.    about same as she wrote the last time    I must try & write her soon    she’s not very well,   I do thank Thee Jesus for the strength of these last few day & trust my healing will con-tinue so I can get out & go to church again,    I thank Thee & praise Thee for all things, Amen. 

Sun. Dec. 5. 1954./____ egg today/ We had just begin to think there wouldn’t be any one here today,   but, Nellie, Bonita 3 children came in a little after 3-p-m & they visited untill all most dark.    then they flew off for home.    It’s been a beautiful day with sun most of the day & tonight    Wind has freshened & blowing from the N. West.   now very cold, but, damp & penetrating.    Nellie & Bonita put new floor covering on there floors, & had a man lay it & said it was a bad job.    Nellie looks sad & maybe they were hungry

Sun. Dec. 5. 1954./ page. 3276./ 1. egg today./ I could have brought given them bread,   but, like as before, I didn’t think.     God help us to do Thy Will.    I hope we can both learn to live more perfectly.    Jesus help us,     I thank Thee for the added strength & trust, for a full healing     & pray I may be able to say Thou hast made me Whole in Thee & teach, me to Know how to Keep that way.    Partly Cloudy tonight    Oh how I wish we could have went to Church tonight    Dear Heavenly Father I Praise Thee, Jesus my Savior & phyican & the Holy Ghost now & forever more  Glory, Glory. Amen. 

Mon. Dec. 6. 1954./ 1. egg today./ Well, today’s Elbert’s birthday,   he’s 72. yrs.    He went to Vermilion   got a few more of the food   he forgot yesterday,     & some ice cream for his birthday & held out his hand for me to give him some money.    I have to give for all I have money I save for my dresses & cloths. & shoes & I give for part money for his cloths, the car tires & gas untill I’m drained dry.    I have to watch every cent.    I still have to pay the balance on the floor covering ($9.69)   I have it    Praise God,    I’ll be happy when I finish the payment,     but, then, he has to have new tires,    I agreed to pay half on them & a battery,    then I hope to save for taxes & insurance, & to get paper for the walls & make it clean for Spring.& get it painted  “the” the wood work so we can keep little more clean.     I baked 3 pies  2. apple & 1. custard   he ate 1/4 of custard & I ate a forth & there’s 1/2 a pie left   a 1/4 for each of us.    Been quite cold today    wind’s raw & it was freezing    Elbert took his cloths to Vermilion & had then washed cost 80 cents & he brought them home wet      they don’t smell clean as when we wash them     he hung 1. shirt out & it froze stiff,    I hung the rest up in here & they’re all dry except heavy underwear,   he had four shirts.    Well we had saucage, potatoes, bread & peaches & hot tea for our supper.    he had hot pig hocks “smoked” potatoes, cabbage & carotts for dinner,   he had it all cooked when I got up,   he had eaten his dinner,   so went to Vermilion & looked after getting car     took care of     & he couldn’t get it done today, or find out about tires & couldn’t get them, either,      but, he don’t seem to Know how to go about things sometimes,    he says he wont be able to drive much longer.    He got a birthday card from Audrey & $10.00 bill.   so he felt rather good, but he’s tired tonight.    I’ve been rubing his back & hip nights,    but, he went to bed & didn’t ask me to rub him tonight.    Well I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things   I love Thee for Thou are truly a wonderful Jesus Glory to Thy Holy Name Amen. 

Tue. Dec. 7. 1954./ page. 3277./____ egg today/ Elbert went to Huron & no fish, all pulled out there nets.    He went at 1-p-m & got back at 3-p-m.   I washed my 2 shirts & 2 skirts & what rags there were & his sleepers  nose rags & 4. pr’s socks.     & was just done when he got back.    Been a fine day cold raw air but nice sun, partly cloudy, White clouds N. west going S. West late this after noon.backed up.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all our many blessings     & now I will try to Write Nora & Marry Vedeiwich a letter & go to bed.    We received letter from Audrey & Elbert got a card from Easel & 2 pictures, one of the house outside & one in the house with Earnie “her husband” & her 3 dogs,  taken with new color camera.    Oh God, it’s terrible the condition of the world,   how so few look after Thee, Oh, help many come quickly to Thee before it’s forever to late,   for-give me my sins & show me my wrongs & help me to over come & keep the victory.   Jesus Holy & Pure.  

Wed. Dec. 8. 1954./ ___ egg today./ God has surely blessed us,   I ask Him to send in some one to help us lay the floor covering    & we had just got everything moved & old cloth up & floor wiped up when brother Frank Bonney came in,   he really brought us a fore quarter of the buck deer he shot in Verginia   & he said Armond did put the rabbit in the deep freeze & he forgot to bring it,   he went hunting a little While & then came back & helped Elbert lay one piece & that’s the hardest    now we have the piece from the cupboard to my bedroom door,   that’s hard to, in away,   so many notches for cupboard to cut,   but not so much stuff to move.  to cut,   but sure glad Frank came    it’s to hard work for me.    We had a good fire, but they lifted heatarola,  “it’s like a young furnace,” about 1 1/2 inches & shoved the covering under the zink under stove,   they did a good job,   hope the other goes down as well.    I’ll trust Jesus,    He helped us get this down & I feel sure He’ll help get this piece down right.   We got our checks today & I have to order gas & take out $10.15 to pay. for it,   out of my check.   & I agreed to pay half on the new tires.   I don’t know how much that will cost,    have to take out church money & as usual, wont have much left,   but we are greatful for all we have   & Jesus takes good care of us.    Frank said Ruby isn’t very well, but the rest were O.K.     Mrs. Baldwin died last week & they were waiting for the youngest son “Claud” & family to come from California & would have funeral this week.    We had card from Audrey yesterday,   they have there achs

Wed. Dec. 8. 1954./ Page. 3278./ No. egg today./ & pains like we do & the babys both have colds but they still fly about & go place & eat together,    Audrey loves the babys, I’m glad,     & she said Good Will was moving back to Broadway, “that’s the repair shop” the’re store has always been on Broadway.   & Gertie wont have so far to walk.   Oh, how glad I am that Jesus takes care of me & I pray He will teach the others through some of His Own, to live His way & do His will.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus & pray He will keep me close to Him all the way. Amen.    Well it’s trying to rain tonight & wind was West & little south & guess it is yet, it was raining in heavy puffs & is yet.    Frank didn’t get any game.

Thurs. Dec. 9. 1954./ 1. egg today/ I got the socks darned, but still have 2 union suits to mend.    Elbert had a headach & didn’t feel like he could work,      but, he did mend the end of the sink cupboard at end    tornado caused sink pipe to break top end of one board & inside cleat    so that’s done, but we still have the one piece of floor covering to lay    I’ll be happy when we have it done,    I got the towels “8. of them for 1.00”   that I sent for, paper dish towels.   Well it rained then it snowed & been at it in light showers all day & there’s snow on the road tonight wind’s still S. west.    We cooked some deer meat today, for tomorrow.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray Thou will make me a worth while vessel for Thee,    I thank & Praise Thee for all things, Amen

Fri. Dec. 10. 1954./ No. egg today./ Well, it’s been a dark day outside & Elbert hasn’t felt able to work, so, we didn’t get rest of floor covering down.   I slept untill noon couldn’t sleep last night    we ate a late dinner & supper & I washed up the dishes & God answered prayer & in come the folks from Sandusky Mr. & Mrs. Haslet, Mrs. Cooley & Mrs. Keegan & Marrian & the Minister Mrs. Rotes    we visited & read the word & Prayed & Praised God & Jesus & it was 11-30-p-m when they left    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee    I’ll try to do what ever Thou would have me to do, in Thy Name, Glory Glory Hallelujah Amen & Amen.     I’ve been wonderfully blessed this day    Sister Willitts wrote me a card from Miami Florida & said read 1. Corinthian 1.3 verse.   Grace be unto you & peace from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.  

Fri. Dec. 10. 1954./             [no page number, would be 3279]/No egg today/ Jeremiah Cap. 33. Verse 3. Call up to me & I will answer thee and show thee great and mighty things which thou Knowest not.    It’s wonderful to Know she thinks of me,  for she’s a noted Evangelist & has much to do & thank of,    so I thank & Praise God for His love & tender mercies in Jesus blessed Holy Name;   Jesus Bless her 4. fold   give her all she needs to carry on her work, for Thee,    I Praise Thee Jesus.Who truly sees, hears & Knows.    The ground was covered with snow this morning, but the sun came out about 9-a-m & stayed untill 11-a-m.  then clouded up & snowed in light snow showers & was quite dark at 4-30-p.m. only a little snow on the ground,   melted most of it away, winds south west & raw   just shivery cold.    Praise God, Jesus & Holy Ghost now, & ever more. Amen.   Now it after midnight & I can’t write letters now. 

Sat. Dec. 11. 1954./ 1. egg today./ Well, Elbert got up & went to Sandusky & got the tires for his car at Cousins & Ferns,   they did the changing of tires also he stopped at the dry goods store & got the stamps & glow coat for the floor & a little meat & cashed his check & mine & I gave him $13.00 on the tires, & he had 7.00 left out of his 20.00 & his 13.00 out of his check so I hope he can get his over shoes $52.00 left of my check & I’ll have to take out my church dues $6.50 for Huron & 5 to Wyatte & I hope to send Sister Willitts $5.00, 16.00 more 36.00 left for food.  &. Been a beautiful Day light wind & cool not bad.    We each received a card today,   Elbert’s was from Jean & Bill & Wendy & our’s Chistmas card, from Eva Keegan.    We Praise God in Jesus Name for all our many blessings & for those who love, & care for us.    The Sandusky girls or women brought pints of fruit & Mrs. Rote a very pretty paper table cloth,   they all love me, pray for us both.   I thank Thee Jesus Pure true & Holy. 

Sun. Dec 12, 1954./ 1 egg today/ Very dark day, Ernie & Dolly came in about 11-a-m,    I was still in bed,   but I got up    they didn’t stay long,   Dolly lost the little loom she maks potholders on & thought she left it here, but I didn’t see it & don’t know what it looked like anyway      if it had been here I’d have found it,    it may have been an excuse for a reason, all there own.   No one else came today,     & its been so terribly dark & couldn’t see to read or write I have tried to address some Christmas cards, but didn’t get many done.   & Now I’m wondering about. tomorrow.    I do hope we can lay the other piece of floor covering.   I Praise God in Jesus 

Sun. Dec. 12. 1954./ page. 3280/ 1. egg this day/ Name   I hope trust & believe in my healing & Praise & thank Jesus for all things great or small & give Him the Glory for ever. Amen.   

Mon. 13. 1954 Dec. / No. egg today/ We had a dark day only little sun      before dinner we marked & cut the floor covering & got it down before supper time    Elbert’s back’s about killing him but we are glad we have it done & we feel, we never will do it again    I Praise God, He help us get it down,   it isn’t perfect, but hope maybe Frank might come back some day & help it over a 1/4 of an inch,    it sure looks & feels lots better.    We received a card from Mrs. Keegan & one from Mrs. Haslet & Joe.   & I have a 1/2 doz. or so ready to go    hope I can get them done this week.    Have to add. 4. 5 yet.  I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for the wonderful strength & I’m trusting for my infilling of the Holy Ghost & my healing Amen    Wind’s gone from N. E. to the S. W. & it’s not cold out.   

Tue. Dec. 14. 1954./ (12. cards.)/ 1. egg today./ Another very dark day & I haven’t got much done    I have answered several cards & Miss Willitts    Mrs. Eppler. Joan, Martha, Johny Harnish & Bonney Bell, Harry Miller & Mrs. Day.  Mrs. Goll &, Sosack, Nellie, Miss. McGovern.    & I’ll have 3. doz. more to write yet.    It’s so hard to write read or sew.    We are out of water,    I need to wash clothes.   started to rain, but stopped as it has done so many times.    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name.    He sees, hears, & Knows.    Help me to go with Elbert tomorrow.   Glory to God    I thank & Praise Him for all things    Received card from Annabel.   

Wed. Dec. 15. 1954./ gass tank today/ 1. egg today/ Well, Elbert went to Huron & mailed part of my cards & why he didn’t take them all I don’t know      he got a few more cards  & I have got the most of them ready to go out & then  I do the rest tomorrow & mail them Thurs or Fri.    I’m so tired tonight     guess it most 2-a-m.    I thank Thee Jesus for all our many blessings & pray all Glory be Thine for ever,    It snowed early this morning & was gone at noon.    I wish it would rain.   We need to wash. Not very cold   tried all day to snow  Been Dark.   sun, came out few minutes before noon

Thurs. Dec. 16. 1954. 1. egg today./ I did my washing & got it done & then finished my cards     we got a few more this morning.    Elbert has felt bad all day    he’s going to Vermilion in the morning & I’d like to go but will be to tired    it’s 12 or more now I ought to be in bed    I thank & praise God for all our many blessings & hope I’ll be able to work tomorrow     I ought to bake

Fri. Dec. 17. 1954./ page. 3281./ 1. egg today./ 17. cards so far. Been so dark today    I tried to sew but couldn’t see    Well felt to tired anyway,   I did trim neck & arm holes, took care of beds  aired rooms, wind has been strong & sure blew out old air & fill up with fresh    tried to rain & spit with snow & froze a little.    Elbert went to Vermilion & mailed out 48 cards,    I had him mail a few the other day & I have 3 or 4 yet to mail. “near by.”  So there isn’t much news,    Audrey sent a card but didn’t write anything.    I have to find out where Mr. & Mrs. Douglas are & perhaps send them a few things  some potatoes, bread & maybe some meat.    they are getting old.   in there 80.ties & 90.ties   We received a card & note from Ed Rosecrans & he says Christmas & Spring are so terribly lonesome with Aunt Edie & Georgia Gone    One went before Christmas the day before & Georgie the later part of March, & after Aunt died Edd & Georgia made up there differances & went here & there to try to make up to Georgie what he had done wrong & help her to go & out more,   she was home so long taking care of her mother.    I sent him a card & will try to write again to him.   Mrs. West sent card & short note,   Mr. West & several of the others have been sick, but are better again.   Mrs. Greene send a card, no note,   she queer that way.   but maybe she isn’t well.   Mrs. Sprunk sent a card & Nellie Mc.Carthy & Mrs. Kanary from 31,st St Church in Lorain.    Elbert bought 9.00 worth of fruit, meat, greens & catfish, it’s terrible how much it cost to live,    he can’t have muc left & I only 18.00 & 10.00 of that is for Church,    Well we’ll have to make out some how    Mrs. Brode gave Elbert some boiling meat & we have got along good,   in 2 weeks Elbert will have his check again.   he didn’t get his shoes or over shoes & neither did I.    Oh, Jesus I do thank & praise Thee for all things & pray I may learn of Thee & do Thy will & ways    I Praise Thee Jesus.

Sat. Dec. 18. 1954./ ___eggs today./ David birthday & I hear he’s dead some time ago but I don’t know what was wrong with him.    Well it’s been another stormy day & Dark.    I made 3. tins bread biscuits ironed 2 dresses & mend Elberts union suit & it’s not worth mending       I’m feeling so miserable     my feet torture me so bad & I’ve felt so out of sorts with Rev. Whyatt,    he does need a lot of money to carry on his work, but I wonder What would Jesus do?   Would he try to tie a person to the whipping post by getting them to promise to pay for a healing?   What would Jesus do?

Sat. Dec. 18. 1954./ page. 3282./ No egg today/ I give all I feel I can & live & I need shoes, have worn this pr. 6. yrs,     & my feet torture me most to death.    Well, I will pray about it & do what ever Jesus shows me to do.    I need this healing so terribly bad,    but, Why promise to give more money than I have,    I give him 5.00 a month & pay my church dues & give to several others & help here & there where it is badly needed & God blesses me in many ways    & I’m willing to do His will & trust He will show me.    Hear me now Jesus & help me to understand I pray,    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus, Amen.    I kill a fly,    he came down from above the window. 

Sun. Dec. 19. 1954./ 1. egg today./ Well I laid in bed untill after 1. o’clock   got up & took a bath & we ate at 3-30-p-m & had a lunch at 6-p-m;   some cornstarch custard bread & butter, piece of pressed ham & cup of tea    I washed up dirty dishes & no one came in today    & Elbert put new seats on 3. chairs of the floor covering & they look real nice.    & now the stair platform covering & my chair seat.    Been a Dark day,   snowing part of time,    we got about 3. inches last night.    I do hope I can sew tomorrow    I only have one dress left    I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray Thou will help me to Know what to do about the money for Rev. Wyatt,  Jesus help me to Know.    I give all Praise to Thee

Mon. Dec. 20. 1954./ 1. egg today./ Well I basted my skirt & waist together & that’s all I did of any consequence    I had to cook the cranberries & Elbert peeled some apples & I am afraid I do feel vexed with Wyatt,    he wants me to give him extra money, if he prays for me for his work,     I know God ans. prayer & so I’ll trust him this once more    I been sending him 5.00 a mo, & they were going to have special prayer for me,    I haven’t as far as I know received any help yet & so I pray God hears & gives him & I the things we truly need so very much.    I’m so glad to do what ever Jesus would have me to do, & I believe this test will prove many things,    I’m trusting & believing for my healing.    Elbert’s head has been so bad    he has been in-side most of the day,    he’s done out side chores,    he got 2. qts. milk Mon.    So he will go in the morning if car will run,    he could get back Mon.    battery run down,    Clayton charged it up again & Elbert walked home & back a-gain.    We had about 3. inches of snow     it thawed a little but, has been very cold out side     & my heart goes out to the hungry & cold & no place to get in out of the weather.    God I pray in Jesus Name for Wisdom, Knolldge & power, health & strength

Tue. Dec. 21. 1954./ page. 3283./ No. egg today/Shortest day/ We received 8. card Mon. & 2 cards today & one of them was from Inez & Henry,    her mother is ill again & they don’t think she will recover this time,    Jesus Thy Will be done.    Inez feel so bad, but all things are to teach us greater lessons than we have ever Known,    I pray God will help her & Henry to Know the lessons even though we Know how hard it can be, help them Jesus, I pray,    & help them to cling closer to Thee now & forever more.    & they sent us a dollar for Christmas.    We give to Church our 10th. & even though we are not able to get there.    I believe Jesus will make me Whole in Him yet   & I thank & Praise Him,   He is Truth & has promised if we trust & believe it will be so,    I’m trusting Jesus & Pray & trusting, for I know Thou are able, I Praise Thee Glory, Glory, Hallelujah, Amen    I love Thee Jesus. forever. 

Wed. Dec. 22. 1954./ 2. egg today/ Elbert went to Lorain this morning & I slept a couple of hours & then got up & washed what few things I had    mostly nose & rags & I washed Elbert’s sock & nose rags & I feel to weak to do it but as long as God gives me strength   I’ll Keep trying.    Elbert see Gertie & Audrey & talked to them    Bill & Jean have moved on to Elyria Ave. & Merlin & Martha are talking & moving over on East Side on River Rd. & Joan will be alone with thte baby    I hope she don’t go wrong.    Well I sent her & Jean a card with 5.00 bill in them & hope they will let me Know if they get them O.K.    I sent Martha a dollar in her’s.    Easel sent Elbert a dollar    Elbert got his battery & owes 21.00 & some odd cents on it,    he got our mail & Audrey had sent 10.00 to us & Elbert put it in his pocket    hope we can keep going untill he gets his check,    he got his over shoes 9.00 & something & talked with Starcast Allen    he sent best wishes to me,   he’s younger than 4. yrs.    he talked to Bessie Pratt & he see & spoke to Al Sims.    Elbert said Audrey told him Jim was home now until New Years.    he got home about 2-30- or 3-p-m.    I got all my wash dried & my old dress enough together so I can Keep good one for Sat. & Sun. for Sat. is Christmas.    I Praise God in Jesus Name for His Love & care    I love Father, Son & Holy Ghost

Thurs. Dec. 23. 1954./ No. eggs today./ Been mostly cloudy, & not very cold,  wind S. West & we saw a big fly yesterday & today outside & one inside on N. window    we only had about 3 inches of snow,    & Radio says second earth quake in California

page 3284/ [no date, would be Dec 23]/& terrible storms on the waters on ocean & in 4 countrys in Europe;  dykes & piers & worse than ever before in history & still people won’t trust Jesus & give their all to Him.    God help us to live for Thee & do Thy Will & Ways.    I haven’t done any work today & tonight    God answered prayer & the Sandusky Sisters came in     we visited & prayed & Jesus was in our midst, it was truly wonderful, Glory, Glory, Hallelujah Amen.    Do you know they brought fruit cake & cookies & & a wealth of happy in spirit & soul,    they are so good to us & I Praise Thee Jesus With all my heart, soul mind & strength    Oh God help me to learn & be filled with the spirit that I may praise Thee in spirit & truth.    I thank & praise Thee for ever & ever now & ever Amen. 

Fri. Dec. 24. 1954./ 1. egg today./ Oh God of Love & Mercy,    I do thank & Praise Thee for all Who love us & went out of there way to come so far & give us so much,   how very much,    I like to give a part to some one else that wont have as much as we have,    Wish I could go & look after others Who wont have any dinner & no one to come in to visit    God help some one to see to there wants I pray    & I pray Rev’s Deers will have plenty & all the many others.    Nellie, Ella Jane, Bonita Sr. & Jr. Geo & Nelson all came just as Elbert had gone to bed,     I rubed his back & then I sat down to to darn Elberts sock, as the honked the horn at the back door,    Oh my, they brought a small turkey all stuffed & ready for the oven    & we put it in the oven & it has to cook 4 hours    it’s all rapped in tinfoil & begins to smell good,    they didn’t stay very long, were going back to Church & going to Johny’s tomorrow & Bonney Bell & Joe & there 5 children will be at Nellie’s for supper.      Frank & Armond came in just after supper, & Armond gave us the rabbit he was going to give us for thanks-giving,    Frank & Ruby gave us 5.00 a piece & we had a nice visit,    they work half the day & were tired, so didn’t stay long    Armond brought his son Bruce, nice little boy,    I gave Him an orange.   I gave part of the cake Sister Haslet brought & some cookies & candy to Bonita’s children.    Nellie’s Girls brought all the trimings with the turkey   fresh fruit & candy & Olive, & jellys   it was wonderful   I thank Thee Wonderful Wonderful Jesus. 

Sat. Dec. 24. 1954./ page. 3285./ ___ egg today./ He opened the windows & really showered us with food.   Brad’s where we get our milk gave us part of a Chicken, looked like a big rooster.    Well, I pray Oh, God, in Jesus Name I may be filled soon with the Holy Ghost before Thy coming help me Oh Jesus I ask & I Praise & give Thee thanks forever & ever, Amen.    It’s not been a very cold day    flies were out & some on the out side.    And every thing so quite & queer,   & the Radio said 300 people been injured & Killed in California today & tonight    & the Dikes did hold in those countries on the other side,   they feared would let go & do lots of damage,    23 ships & most of the men lost.   & airplanes lost & more lives,    Oh Jesus, how many were ready to meet Thee.    & another earth quake rumbling in Cali.   & they had a bad one just a few days ago. with brick flying 100 feet in the air.   The bible says things will be going on as in the days of Nona, When the flood came & took them all away    God help us & Keep us, Oh Jesus. 

Sun. Dec. 25. 1954./ 1. egg today./ Oh God I thank Thee in Jesus Holy Name for caring for us,    help me to help others.    & deliver me from this terrible thing that has come upon me,     I thank & Praise Thee,    I Know Thou doth hear me, and answer prayer, for I believe Thou will truly heal me again.   Glory, Glory, Hallelujah, Hosanna to Thy Name.    Well, Audrey & Bill & Jean & baby  Wendy 3 months old     & Joan & baby Randy 6 mo’s old & soiled flesh came & brought us a half bu. basket of flour, sugar, caned store good,  fruit, nuts, & hand soap, & Crisco,    We had a good visit,    they have nice babies,    I love them.   they thanked me for the 5.00 each family    We didn’t give Audrey 5. for I didn’t have any left,    We have planed to give her some a little later on,    her work is un-certein of late & there will be times she will need money    then we will send her a little,    she don’t look very well, & Gertie wouldn’t come today with the rest    she’s like that.    They said Jim was home, but, he hasn’t been out.    They brought out some of the colored pictures of the babys & one of Jim & his taffy haired girl,   she was holding Jean’s baby & Jim had Randy:    They hurried off home    had a 25 lb. turkey cooking for supper at Bills & Jeans home & there family    & Audrey & Gertie were to be there, Merlin, Martha & Joan & baby,    it’s so nice they can all be together,   Jim & John

Sat. Dec. 25. 1954./ Page. 3286./ 1. egg this day./ are in the service    John did-n’t get home this time.    Oh Jesus if they only Knew Thee,    I love them all so much & pray Thou will turn all of them to Thee soon    I thank Thee & Praise Thee.   We thank Thee Dear Heavenly Father for Jesus Thy Holy Son & for the Holy Ghost I believe Thou will give Him to me soon.    We thank Thee for all our many blessing in Spirit & in truth.    It’s been a beautiful Day in side & out    big flies showed up in the house & out by front door.   

Sun. Dec. 26. 1954./ 1. egg today./ Well, it’s been a beautiful day & today’s for Feb.    No rain, partly cloudy & thickened at 4-30 & more so at 6-30 but partly starlight tonight    S & S. West Wind all day    to warm for this time of year, the little bugs that hover over the bushes in Spring were thick over the bushes today & we see a few big flies again today    & I Killed one on my wool blanket on the foot of the bed this morning.    No one came today.    Elbert’s thinking of going to town & get his washing done.   One of the hens picked up a night crawler  big around as lead pensle    Pray Jesus will have me fix soon & prove He is still able, to all Who don’t believe    I thank & praise Thee Jesus & I love & believe Thee,

Mon. Dec. 27. 1954./ No. egg today./ I have Nora’s letter & Wyatt’s ready to go & Rev. Dears. & today or tonight rather the Dears came & they brought there supper all cooked    a rabbit fried & cooked tender & gravey & butter & hot tea & pickles.    We had a nice visit.    They brought us some store caned goods,   a pointsetta plant, some candy & socks for Elbert & red handkercheif & a couple of Kercheifs & towel & wash cloth for me;    she says she feels as if she’s 80. yrs. old instead of 46.,    she is on the go every day & all day & they planted to have supper with us & visit & rest alittle for they relax when they are here.    I’m glad they do.    Well, it has rained a little & black & dirty & Elbert dumped out all most 1/2 barrel.   Wind’s South West all day & tonight.    Warmer than yesterday & todays for March. 1955.    They are having snow in some places & rain in others.    I told Sister Dear I sent the Church money & some for them.    She gave me Faith Alberta’s address. & they hurried away about quarter to nine    had one more stop to make on there way home,    I pray God, Thou will take care of them all the way & guide there every step & move in Jesus Name Amen.  Glory & Honour bleongit to Thee.

tue. Dec. 28. 1954./ Page. 3287./ 2. egg today./ Well I laid in bed untill about 2.p.m.    been feeling so bum.   We have pork chops & rabbit & saucage & he took some to Brods to put in the ice box.    Well, we’ll have enough meat for allthe week.    Praise the Lord & I don’t care for much any more    It’s been a very dark foggy day,   it rained all most a barrel of water & the shingls & coal smoke makes it the water’s thick & black, but he saved a little water.    No sun today & I couldn’t see to sew or write.    The wind S. West this after noon,  went North & is colder tonight.    & todays weather is for April,    don’t look like a very promising Spring.   Mar. so warm & it comes in like a lamb & went out the same & weather man says snow for tomorrow,    it is colder tonight.    Wind 10. or 12. miles tonight.    I think I’ll write a card to Audrey & to Nellie & Inez & one to Mrs. Bracket.  & Nylie Mc.Carthy,  She’s moved into a smaller house  2. bedrooms a bath & living room & kitchen   sounds to me to be as big as the house she had but she says it’s a much better location   has a basement but no upstairs.    Oh God I thank Thee in Jesus Name Thou art & ever will be, for my salvation for sending that beautiful angle & the wonderful golden light    help me to understand, & bless Rev. Wyatt & Those Who work for Thee    give him the strength & power he needs & show him the things to do & how to get them done    & help me to help as much as I can.    Bless him & strengthen him phyically & spiritually & send him money to take care of his needs.    I Praise Thee & thank Thee Jesus Devine, Pure & Holy Amen.    

Wed. Dec. 29. 1954./ 1. eggs today./ I wrot cards to Audrey & Nellie Dec. 28. 1954.  & now to Inez & Jean & Joan,    we’ve had another dark, rainy day,    Elbert saved some water, but don’t know if we’ll be able to use it,    it’s black & thick.    I wish it would come clean    looks as if it would freeze now       & the other states & countrys across the seas are having there troubles also & snow.    Texas, Kansas, & Misouri & Missisippi & Alabama were having Tornados & California still rumbling with earth quakes & Italy & some island,   were being shaken.    We are expecting some of the cold & snow froze a thin scum of ice last night    a big night crawler came out of the ground & froze there  by the rain barrel.    Wind’s been N. east untill tonight     & I’m not sure but train whisles sound as if wind might be S. west, if so, it must have backed up.   don’t feel cold tonight.    I did wash afew things & got them all dried.  

Wed. Dec. 29. 1954./ Page. 3288./ 1. egg today./ I have felt very weak today & Elbert’s head has been so dizzy    to much solid meat & he has eat to much,    well, I haven’t.    I Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost & pray for Rev. Wyatt that Thou will provide him with all he need spiritual & phyical strength & courage, faith that he may do for Thee & through others    Thy Will in Jesus Name & give to me also that I may be of service to Thee   teach me Thy Will.   May all the Glory be Thine now & forever, Amen,    Todays weather is for May of 1955.   I’m wondering. 

Thurs. Dec. 30. 1954./ ___ eggs today./ Well it’s been so thick & cloudy    sun came out 11-45-a-m  & again once or twice for only a few seconds   rest of day  been cloudy, no more rain.    I baked 2 tins of bread & Ella Jane came & had supper & visited a little,    I gave her enough dough to make a big tin of biscuits or a loaf of bread & I gave her 3 boxes & more than a box in bag of candys.   & now it’s most one oclock    I must go to bed.    Had a nice card & Note from Harry Miller   he only has one eye & that’s going bad    I pray God will fill him & heal him in Jesus Name Amen,   I Praise Thee Jesus, & pray Thou will give Rev. Wyatt all he need phyically & Spiritualy   I Praise Thee & thank Thee Jesus, Blessed, Pure, True & Holy. Amen.    It’s a lot warmer tonight   Wind S. west.   todays for June.

Dec. Fri. 31. 1954./ 1. egg today./ Well, Elbert took one tin of biscuits to Brod’s & so, I must set bread again in the morning.    I did out a very small washing & got it dry.    I did want my dress, but no starch so, I’ll wear the old one,   it’s clean.    & I’d like to wipe up the floor.    Elbert has felt so bad,    I rubed his back & put a hot flannel on him; & pray Jesus will heal him again for me, & help him to call on Jesus & do His Will.   Elbert went to Brod’s, got the rabbit we had ground & ready for meat balls,    it’s froze so hard we wont be able to cook it untill tomorrow.    The flies were outside flying about    we aired bed cloths off each bed   turned the mattresses & made them up with clean sheets & am 

Fri. Dec. 31. 1954./ page. 3289./ 1. egg this day./ I tired.    Elbert got a beef joint & piece of shank meat & we had rice soup for supper,   it was good.    Well I got weather wrote down for July.  S. west wind, Sun came up at 9 a.m. or there about & shone untill 4.30-p.m.    it’s been partly cloudy since,   new moon is clear, as it shines between Clouds,   I have an answer from Sister Willitts today, & Myrtle 7-miles from here hasn’t ans. yet.  or neither has Dear’s & several others,    Harry Miller sent a thank you & nice note, Poor soul   I pray Jesus thou Will make him whole & a good example for Vermilion & may the Glory be Thine forever & ever Amen.    Mrs. Rote, Mrs. Cooly & Mrs. Keegan & Catherine Haslet.  ans. with many thank & food.   Martha hasn’t ans. But Bill & Jean & Joan & Audrey did come & thank me & brought us food for a gift.    I sent Wyatt 5.00    they have heavy mail & will ans. when they come to my letter.   May God open the flood gates with a rush of plenty in all the things he needs, I Praise, Father, Son & Holy Ghost now & ever more, Glory, Glory, Hallelujah, Amen.   Wind a little raw tonight.   Sun Crystle white sort of glittering & ring around it.  

 

Diary 1955

Sat. Jan. 1. 1955/ 2. egg today./ Well, I made 3. tins & a small loaf of bread & I wiped up floors & I made the meat ball of the rabbit meat,     it was so good & for supper we had some more beef rice soup & then a lot of dishes & now I have Elbert’s back rubbed & a hot flanel on it & he’s tucked in bed,    he’s been feeling rather bad for several weeks,    he tried to chop some limb wood & said he just didn’t have the pep,   he has looked as if he didn’t feel well.    Since today’s New Years day,   there’s no mail & tomorrow is Sun. & we hope we can read & trust Jesus & talk to Him,   Praise His Holy Name, I love Him.   Now Rev. Buser is on the Radio.    I try to hear him every night.    Help our faith & spiritual needs.   I thank & Praise Thee, Glory, Glory, Hallelujah.   The weather. Dark untill 9.a.m. then sun came through at intervals & then more & stronger & a little longer at a time.    flies were out again today    We Killed 2. in the house    quite warm & it started to rain about 3-p-m & the water from roof is so dirty we can’t use it & the only way I know to soften the well water is to boil it.   No one came in today.    Oh Praise Thee Jesus Now & ever more Amen.

Sun. Jan. 2. 1955./ Page 3290./ No. egg today./ Well, I got up late   took my bath & cleaned my feet that’s a real job    I had just finished when Katherine, Eva, Marrian & Joe came in  & the old lady that lives with Eva & we visited for some time.   I & Elbert ask ’em to stay for supper, but they wouldn’t,     Katherine bought my new coat 35.00 & so I have to look for another if & when I get to town & we hope to go this week, for shoes & slippers.    Todays for Sept.   a very mild warm day   Sun came up early & set red    S. West wind didn’t freeze last night hasn’t froze for 3. nights,    flies were out today.    A beauitiful day   Praise God in Jesus Name,   I Know Jesus will hear & answer prayer & set me free I’m so glad Glory to Thee Jesus   I thank & praise Thee & pray Marry Will Write or they will let me Know if she is still with us.    I praise Thee Jesus, Blessed, Pure, Clean & Holy, Amen. 

Mon. Jan. 3. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Dark & cloudy untill most noon   then sun came out several times but clear all off & got dark soon after 3-p-m. & it’s been trying to rain every since & it 15 minutes to 11-p.m.    We re-ceived a card or rather a note with Marcie Joe’s picture & an outline of the each one of the family & wished we could come over,    Well it’s nice to get just a freindly note   We are always glad to hear from any & all of them.   Elbert’s head has felt bad all day & tonight I rubed his back & hip, but he wont have his head bathed.    I’ve felt rather punk but hope to feel better tomorrow.   Well, I got my dress all ready to stitch & hope to do it tomorrow. & to do some on the other one & then to cut out another one or two.    It’s quite warm out.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things great & small & I pray for Wyatt’s needs & I thank Thee for my healings & strength & praya for Katherine that Thou will take care of that trouble she has in Thy way & I thank Thee Jesus & I Praise Thee for takiing away the cause of bed wetting from Marrian & am trusting she will be made whole through Thee, Glory. Glory, Amen.

Tue. Jan. 4. 1955./ No. egg todays/ Been a beautiful day N. East wind.  not very cold,   hens found another big night crawler    We had a fly in house    sun came out about 9-a-m this a-m. & set red & Elbert said there was a sun dog,   the sun was so white clear & sparkly.   Wind stayed N. east all day.    My head has felt as if I’d been druged  so dizzy can

Tue. Jan. 4. 1955./ Page 3291./ No. egg today./ it’s terrible    I can hardly walk   eyes going round & round & the windows & room,    I really believe it’s dope of some kind but as yet I haven’t found out how I get it    & Elbert’s that way to & since I know he tried to give me dope once before, by holding it under m nose, & he got it to, I’ve been suspicous of him.    I don’t know how he operates,    Ive got to find out somehow   it hurts my arms to be tied & hurts my heart to be drugged.    I pray God will help me;   if I talk about it, he has such a smirky grin, I can’t tolerate it.    I received a letter from Marry Vedowich & a Kercheif & glad she’s O.K.   she longs to get out side that place and I wish I could help her    God help her I ask.    I pray Thou will make me strong in Thee & teach me & I pray for Wyatt believing thou will give him as Thou seest he needs.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus & I pray for Sister Haslet take the poison & soreness from her throat & her jaws,   I thank Thee Jesus & for Eva & Marrian & for Sister Cooly & Sister Rote & the Revs Dears. & all those in the Churches    God help us in Jesus Name   I thank Thee & give Thee the Praise & thank Thee more than I can tell Amen. 

Wed. Jan. 5. 1955./ 2 eggs today/ Rainy all day & we have 3. tubs & barrel full of clear water,    tried to snow this after noon but melted in few minutes after it fell   sun made big luminus spots in the clouds, but didn’t come clear through,   not very cold,   bugs & flys & night crawlers.    Elbert’s terrible nervous  complains of his head    acts as if he isn’t all here    & my stomach has been giving me a lot of pain & my whole body feels bad,   but when I talk of going to the Dr. to see or find out whats the trouble with me, he don’t want to take me    but I have to do something & do it soon, tonight as soon as I finished my supper my stomach pained me so bad & when I drank it begin to bloat me.  & it feels so sore across the upper part of stomach & in upper part of bowels.    Elbert had gas pains around his heart tonight & he looked so scart or frightened.    Well it hasn’t been light enough to sew & I haven’t done anything.    I pray Jesus Thou will Keep me soul & body.    I Praise Jesus & thank Thee & trust for Thy help    Please show me I pray, please before its to late    I give Thee the Praise & Glory forever & ever Amen.

Thurs. Jan. 6. 1955./ Page. 3292./ 1. little egg today./ No frost last night or Wed. night before Tue.  & no rain today & we had a bad accident    one leg on the wash bench broke & dumped 2 tubs of nice clean water & bent my tub bad.    I feel so miserable   my stomach feels sore, cross wise, upper part,    I ought to wash rags but don’t feel as if I can lean over the wash board.    It’s been mostly cloudy & sort of chilly cold.    Elbert went to Vermilion & got 20.00 dollars worth of food & brought it all in 3. little cartons,   He sent a money order to moore & Meyers for the battery 21.00 & some odd cents, so that’s paid in full.    He has been feeling bad, pains around his heart, gas pains,    he ate piece of orange & it relieved some of it.    My passage was black today    it was that way when Jesus healed me one other time.    I don’t Know any one Who is like unto Him, He’s all the World to me    I thank & Praise Him Glory, Glory to His Holy Name.  

Fri. Jan. 7. 1955./ 1. egg today./ Well, it’s been a fine day   dark & damp this morning then sun came out about 10-a-m. & shone all after noon    little cloudy but thin white wind clouds & tonight looks as if we are in the center of the wind   it split in the West & clouds going N. east & S. east & sun White as ice & the moon clear & bright tonight.     We had a little freeze last night & a frost.    I did out part of my washing & few light pieces of Elbert’s & he washed the towels,   my feet are sure bad, sore, I think I took cold in them.    Received letter from Sister Haslet.    I am sorry I sugested there coming for a lunch for Elbert’s & my birthday but we’ll have to call it off.    I’m not able, some other time, perhaps.    Well, I do thank & Praise God for His love & care & hope He will find me worthy.    He said to Keep what we have of His spirit untill He come & I’m trusting & believiing Glory to God in Jesus Holy Name, I love Thee & hope to be all Thine, Amen. 

Sat. Jan. 8. 1955./ 1. egg today./ Well I swept & dusted all 3. rooms, ironed my dress & under skirt dried rags & folded them,    It’s been a nice day    Elbert cut some brush & limbs & I have him rub-ed & he’s in bed & I do wish I had some one to rub me,    but God takes care of me even if I do have to have to suffer many things.    I have Him to thank, Praise to love & I wish I could show Him I do love Him   Glory Glory, Hallelujah, Amen;   froze a little & little frosted

Sun. Jan. 9. 1955./ page. 3293./ 1. egg today./ S. west wind quit strong & chilly, Rained this morning & cloudy    & cloudy tonight.    My cold is better.   Praise God & I thank Jesus   He does hear & see & Know & pray I may do His Will & His ways;   Oh God, We are so bad  Daniel would be dumbfounded & I wonder more each day of all the wickedness that goes on.    Nellie, Bonita & her 3 children came,    they didn’t stay long, but we had a little visit,   they to, have a hard time to get along on the little money they have & I pray they will soon learn to live for Jesus,   love each other & do as He would do.    I got up late & we ate about 3.-p.-m.   & again at 6.p.m.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus & Glory in Thy Power & Name Amen, 

Mon. Jan. 10. 1955./ No. egg today./ Been a nice day, tried to rain then snow, but sun did shine for a very little while, then cloudy again.    Well, I got my dress stitched to-gether    that is the waist & skirt on the belt.   & I also got the other skirt stitched together & the waist & hope to get it together, so I can measure them & baste them & stitch, as I get them read.    I received some sort of bag, made of heavy silk black, trim of old rose    it’s pretty    looks like the bags we use to carry our sewing or crochet in when going to the ladys aid,    Well, insid were 4 pretty handkercheifs  the flowered kind & 2-1.dollar bills.    I thank Thee Jesus, & pray Thou will bless her as Thou seest best as, as he needs.   she isn’t able to get out side by herself any more & I know it’s so hard to bear & she’s 75.yrs. old -Oct. 1954.    I’ll try to write her soon.   Then I got a letter from Sister Dear    she thanked me for the money for church & for them & she told me about her children & some of the others.    God Bless her & hers & cleanes & help each one in the Chruch, All the Churches & be with all of Thine all over the world & help us each one in Jesus Name, I Praise Thee Wind was N. west & N. East tonight didn’t freeze only top soil a little

tue. Jan. 11. 1955./ 1. egg today./ Well I sure did more than I had ought to do today my right foot & leg are so sore & the left one almost as bad    but I baked 3 tins & put away & ach so bad I can hardly endure it & Elbert’s head seems to be bothering him & he don’t want to be around me  so he went to town & then went down & saw some limbs,   fed hens & got the supper   I rubed his back & hips & he’s in bed    I had to do the dishes & read

Tue. Jan. 11. 1955./ Page. 3294./ 1. egg today/ & go to bed.    We had a letter to day from Audrey, said she worked 4. days last week. & E.J. called on them.   & she says little 3 months old Wendy weighs 15. lbs & coos & trys to talk    she’s a pretty baby.   she said she didn’t see Joan much,    I hope they don’t neglect her    Martha & Merlin have bought a house on E. river Rd. & that will sort of leave Joan alone,    I hope all will be well with her.    Audrey said she might be out Sun. for my birthday, Jan.   I wonder if she will.    Well it’s been a fine day mostly cloudy & cloudy tonight.    I thank Thee Jesus that I can still get about & do some work.   & that He looks after us & takes care of us.    Glory to His Holy Name He convert’s us heals us & fills us with His Spirit & keeps us,   He’s Wonderful.   All hail the power of Jesus Holy Name, Amen. 

Wed. Jan. 12. 1955./ No. egg today./ Been a very dark day I couldn’t see to sew & didn’t try to write,    it tried to snow & at last after supper it did & the ground is white now at 11-30-p-m. & sky is very dark    our checks came today.    I feel some better a-gain today & thank & praise Father Son & Holy Ghost   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray Thou will have dimond over ever part of me soul, body & Spirit, Amen

Thurs. Jan. 13. 1955./ No. egg today:/ Loura Ann’s birthday, I believe she’s 17. yrs. old.    Elbert hasn’t felt very good today,    It snowed quite a little last night    maybe 3 inches   winds rather cold & raw   wind’s been south west most of the day.    I ironed my old dress & sewed up the slits & tried to do a little on the new ones, but didn’t get much done,    hope to get more done tomorrow  just have to have another dress soon.    We had some sun shine today that make the day & life lighter.   I thank Thee Jesus for removing the soreness from my feet & legs & Keep me ever close to Thee Jesus, Prue, Clean, Devine, Holy & full of Glory, draw me ever closer, Amen.

Fri. Jan. 14. 1955./ 1. egg today/ Oh God, I Praise Thee in Jesus Name for all our blessings that you see hear & Know I thank Thee so much for the love & for the fellow ship of those of Thine,   We thank Thee for the letter from the young folks,    I pray every one that is able will give the young folks, that they may catch up there bills 6. hundred dollars for baby’s birth____birth.   Well, Eva & Marrian, the & the old lady & Katherine & Joe,   they brought a hot meat mixture & buns & ice cream & cake & strawberry drink of some sort

Fri. Jan. 14. 1955/ page. 3295/1. egg today/ like coke,    I don’t drink that sort of thing, but since it don’t hurt any one, I drank 2 good swallows to be polite.    Eva has been sick & Katherine not very good but we had a good visit & the are coming again soon they hoped,    They gave me a box of writing paper Eva did, & a handkercheif & Katherine gave me pillow slips, embroidered, & very pretty This week They have been ill & planed all week to come, bring a birthday lunch & gifts, not thinking of the snow & slippery hill & pray & visit, lunch & Hym His songs of courage, love & Glory.   All the strife hardships & toils forgotten at His call, We thank & praise Thee Jesus for All.   We missed Sister Cooly & Sister Rotes, but they were on Godly missions & earns & we pray Thy guiding Spirit guided & Kept them  & took those who were here safly home & give them a renewed strength    help me to read & learn how to be of more comfort & strength to them.    I Praise Thee Father, Son & Holy Ghost now & ever more Amen    didn’t get much done on my dress but hope for an-other day.   Elbert & I saw 2. mourning doves over by John’s grainery late today   they acted cold.   It’s been partly cloudy or mostly & snappy cold   snowed a little, flake were small, & cold goes right through one,     Elbert’s back & head are bad, yet.   Wind’s quite strong & South West    it’s most 12.p-m half to go to bed. 

Sat. Jan. 15. 1955./ No. egg today./ Well, I tried to sew    didn’t get much done.    Been partly cloudy, quite a breeze alnight & today.    snowed a little & melted some off this noon.    no mail   or Elbert didn’t look in the box, but thought there was-n’t any.    I didn’t get up very early & didn’t feel like work-ing today & tomorrow’s my birthday again got to fix the fire & go to bed    We listened to Rev. Buser tonight   he didn’t say how his wife was,    she been quite ill he said    Starlight tonight   wind’s been S. West last night & today & was strong, felt as if it was going to lift us.    I thank Thee Jesus for all things & am trusting & believing that I’ll be filled & made whole in Thee, Glory Hallelujah, Amen.

Sun. Jan 16. 1955./ No. egg today./ None of our family came in today, but the Minister & his wife & daughter & some other woman came,    only he came to the door to see if we were able to go to church,    they are having some other Ones in to preach.    I’d rejoice to be able to go again & take part    God bless Thine & reveal unto them & help them to understand for even those Who have been filled with the Holy Ghost are still ignorant    We need Thee every second & I pray Thou will fill me & help me to help others,    Oh God in Jesus Name    I ask and give Thee all the Glory now & ever more Amen.

Sun. Jan. 16. 1955./ Page. 3296./ No. egg today./ My birthday   I’m 70. yrs. old today.    Audrey wrote as if, she new she would be coming out today but neary a one come.    Nellie & her children didn’t come either,    Well, they will be coming, I hope no one is sick any where among them,    Wind’s quite cold & blew quit strong all night, not so strong tonight    it was moon & starlight light last night & is tonight.   We had warmed up potatoes & caned frankforters corn & pears & bread & tea for dinner.   (wrote cards to Audrey & Ella Jane    I’m feeling better, as the soreness has mostly left my legs & ankles,    I Praise Thee Jesus. make my faith sure & fill me with Holy Ghost & help me to help others, been a fine day only cold.

Mon. Jan. 17. 1955./ 11. egg today./ Well, I was going to try to sew today but had an accident & had to do some washing    I’m tired & didn’t feel able but such is life    I received a birthday card from Eva this morning.    Elbert went to Huron & got a few groceries & this after noon he went in the hollow & saved afew cuts off Elm limb,      the tornado took a big one on the north side of the big Elm off      & he has been trying to trim & cut it for wood.    Well I now have his back & hip rubbed & the dishes done & cloths all dry except the rags  guess I’ll do ’em in the morning the Lord Willing.    It’s been a nice day, looked like Spring but wind’s raw & frisky    sun shone mostly all day clear & bright star light & moon light last night & tonight.    I Praise Thee Jesus & pray for more spiritual power.   Oh Praise  the Lord for all time,    I trust I’ll always be Thine Glory, Glory, Hallelujah, He’s Pure & Clean & Holy Amen. 

Tue. Jan. 18. 1955./ 1. egg today./ Oh God Call loud to Ella Jane,    Oh, I pray You wont let her go,    Oh, I pray you wont let her go wrong,    give her a shock of some sort & wake her up,    Oh, God, Wake her up now, Please Jesus, help her now, & help her to be glad she escaped.    Nellie & Bonita came in for an hr. or so & brought some cream but there is something on there minds they didn’t tell    I wish so much they would talk to me,    I tried to did it out, but I didn’t have any luck.    God help me to Know how to help her, in the right way.    Bonita has one day a week off & no pay for that day, either,    things are truly going from bad to worse    I had. a letter from Audrey today.   She work-ed a week she said.    I Praise Thee Jesus & trust for Thy help Amen.

Wed. Jan. 19. 1954./ Page. 3297./ No. egg today./ Well, I baked 4. tins of bread biscuits & 2 small loaves, both of white & graham & 2 bread pans of rice custard & so I feel real tired tonight.    Wind’s is cold & raw   mostly cloudy or, it was Cloudy all day.    I have had Elbert put out grain for the birds,    We don’t see any rabbits & not many birds any more.    & Today I came to with a jump,    for, I remember Nellie said as she went out the door that Bonita had been living on popcorn all the week,    Oh, why didn’t she tell me she was in need of food.    Oh God, speak to me when they are here so I can help them.    I wrote a letter to Nellie & put a 5. bil in for them.    I have to read a few lines & go to bed, trusting Jesus will take care of All of the Families. Amen.

Thurs. Jan. 20 1955/ ___ egg today./ Jesus I do hope & pray & trust Ella Jane is safe & that Thou will Keep her from harm & evil,   help her to talk to me & I pray Thou will help her & help some of them to come soon & help me to be able through Thee & only Thee for all our blessings help my brain to be more clear & alert,  I Praise Thee & all Glory & Honour should be Thine & Glory forever Amen.

Fri. Jan. 21. 1955./ 1. egg today/  I haven’t felt able to work & so short of blood it’s booming way above my ankles & have another sore spot beside navel on the left side, felt sick to my stomach    ought to have written some cards & notes, but just had to let them go,    I feel so weak all over & the aches & pains are terrible.    God help,    I do, want to do Thy Will    I thank & praise Thee for all things in Jesus Name forever & ever, Amen.    Wind South little west   cold & raw.   not quite as bad as Thurs.   Mostly Cloudy, snowed several showers this afternoon & tonight heavy mist falling.

Sat. Jan. 22. 1953./ No. egg today./ I wrote cards to Mrs. Bracket, Mrs. Cooly, Mrs Keegan, Mr. & Mrs. Haslet, Mr. & Mrs. Hunt & Edd Rosecrans.    I didn’t get much done today.    wrote the cards last night & mending today,    I ironed my old dress & mended it,  what I could;    & so, after I read & fix the fire, I’m going to bed.    We are listening to Rev. Buser now.   It’s been a fine day mostly cloudy S. wind.  I quite strong  rain.    Elbert went to Huron & got a little meat & it sure cost plenty.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus now & forever & ever. Amen.

Sun. Jan. 23. 1955./ Page. 3298./ 1. egg today./ No one called today except Ernie Sarr    I don’t know what he came for but one thing I do Know, there was a reason.    Dolly lost “so she said” some sort of frame to make pot holders on,    but, Elbert & I both cleaned off all the things on the cough & we didn’t find it.   I pray she will find it yet,  Jesus, so I won’t be blamed in any way for I’m not to blame,    I gave Ernie a few bread biscuits he likes them so much,    he didn’t stay very long, he says Jean his siter has a baby boy & he said it’s so small & he’s, his Uncle    he seemed to be very proud to be Uncle.   Well, it snowed last night & tried to snow today,    Wind’s backed up from S. West to S. East, tonight    it’s still cold.   And the sun just peeked through every once in a while    I thank & Praise Thee for Thy Holy word & that we can listen to many heart rendering sermons, help us Jesus to want & have a desire to do Thy will & ways    Oh, I thank & Praise Thee & I have many on my heart. 

Mon. Jan. 24. 1955./ 1. egg today./ Well, the women, Eva, Katherine, Marrian & Joe came about 4-30-p-m. & stayed untill 6-30-p.m. but wouldn’t have supper.    We had a good spiritual visit & we all prayed trusting & believing Jesus will answer,    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee    help us to trust fully, Oh, God, I thank Thee & pray Nellie or Bonita will write & tell us in what condition things are in, help them to love me enough to do that   Please & I thank Thee,   I thank Thee for all things for I know not.    I saw a big rabbit in the back yard in the very early morning,    Elbert cut some wood today;   I have his back & hips rubbed & his in bed & I’ve felt so bad all day  & I hope & pray for strength & health for tomorrow, Amen.   Glory, Glory to His Holy Name forever & ever, Amen.

Tue. Jan. 25. 1955./ ___ egg today./ Well we neither of us did much today    I got the map & water ready while Elbert gathered up the dirty news papers from the floor & swept, then I wiped up the floor & together we put on some glow coat but it doesn’t seem to look as if it would amount to much,    I didn’t get to sew today;   We did get a letter from Nellie & she thanked me for the letter,    I sent her 5.00 just loose in it & she said Bonita was glad of the potatoes,    God help them I pray.    I do thank Thee more than I can tell for all Thou doth do for me & us & Jesus, help me to sleep, so light I will hear if anyone comes into my room, hear me Jesus hear me I pray in Jesus Name & May all Glory be thine forever, Amen.

Wed. Jan. 26. 1955./ Page. 3299./ 1. egg today./ Well, I did my washing & part of Elbert’s   his sleepers  his flanel for his back & the towel for his pillow & his nose rags & his socks.    I washed my night gown, towels, rags & nose rags & stockings & they are all done or dry except rags & they’ll be dried & fold be-fore I get to bed    I have the dishes done with Elberts help & Praise the Lord God of Hosts.   Today Audrey sent me a box with a new gingham dress  3.98 black & white check & 2- 1. lb. boxes of chockets.   a box of niger toes & a lb. of mixed nuts & a letter saying it was a belated birth day gifts & several packages of gum.   cost 36 cents to mail it.    She said she hadn’t heard from any of the folks & so didn’t have much to write about,    I thank God for all there love & pray He will help them to hear His voice & come to Him.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things,    help me Jesus & help me to help others in Jesus Name I ask, for Thou has promised to hear Amen.  

Thurs. Jan. 27. 1955./ ___ egg today./ Nelsons birthday, had Elbert get 4 Kercheifs for him & Geo. /  Well, we didn’t do much today.    Elbert had to mend his canvas he uses on the car & then he worked on the puz-zel, he’s been trying to figure out.    I tried to get my dress done, but must have made a mistake, for it don’t look right,   the waist in the front,    Well I’ll try it on the dress form, tomorrow & hope I don’t have to rip it out again.    I thank Thee Jesus for all our & my blessing.    Elbert went to Huron for food & meat & spent 9.00 & some odd cents    I gave him 10.00   that’s twenty dollars he has had out of mine so far & I sent Nellie 5.00,    I’ve saved 5.00 for Wyatt & 6.50 for up here.   That’s 11.50    I hope to give the 1. Pay Child [?] the dollar I promised & then I’ll be free again.    I thank Thee Jesus for all things great or small & pray We will have our pray meetings here & be blessed.    I sent Audrey a card telling her I got the box, O.K. 

Fri. Jan. 28. 1955./ Pa’s birthday    he would be 94. yrs. old today,   he’s 24. yrs older than I.    I was born on the 28th. & ma was 28.    We been having a few cold days & nights    windows froze last night & night before.    Elbert & I were born in Michagan Waxford Co. Cheery Grove township & Fred & Gertie were born in Brighton Ohio & Frank, Audrey, Mildred, & Nellie were born on Elyria Ave.   Lorain Ohio & Mable was born on HarrisonStr. Harrison St.  & st was later called Georgia Ave. on East Side of Black River Lorain Ohio.   & Ma. & Pa. & baby Mable died there.    Mildred died in Elyria Ave. 

Fri. Jan. 28. 1955/ page 3300/ 1. egg to day./ The house we lived in belonged to my Aunt Edith Breckenridge    We lived beside her husband George   died before her youngest daughter was born, she named her Georgia after her husband,   she was born on Aug. 16th. 7. mo’s. after her father died, she was 7. months to the day ounger than I.   Aunt had 3. other 2. story houses & she rented them to 6 families    pa had his rent free for reparing & painting for her.   The house burned down in yr. of 1897.     I was 12. yrs. old & Elbert was 14. yrs. old.    it was the 9th of Feb.    Elbert bought a doll  glass head, hand & arms to elbow & feet & legs. to knees,   well, ma had let me set up to make cloths for it & then some one took the doll.    I had Grandma’s silver thimble & her sisers & I still have the shears.   but one of the neices have the thimble,    I think it was Martha    I told Ella Jane she could have the shears, but I have them yet.    I don’t know how old they are.  about 98 + 23 yrs. old as near as I can figure it,    they were wedding gifts & a pazely shawl & a hand carved black walnut fan  very fancy    on you can open & shut   had a beautiful picture painted in Colors pasted to the long narrow blades    a brass ring in the end & a ribbon & bow to carry it on her arm.   she married grand-pa when she was 16. yrs. old   pa was born in 1861.   i think ma said, grandma was 20. yrs. old  when pa was born, so I guess the wedding gifts would be 98. yrs. old    I have the hair brush, looking glass & box that pa gave ma 75. yrs. ago.    Well, the yr, the house burned was the coldest night we’d had all winter, snow __ft. deep & it made a big change in all our lives.    Well West, North West wind.    I did get the snaps & button holes & buttons on my dress so I guess if nothing come along to hinder me I may get it finished tomorrow.    I thank & praise God for all our blessings,    Elbert’s carbator was froze this morning,   must have been water in the gas he had put in.   Thurs. he had a man come from near 61 & he tried several times & at last it started    Elbert went for the milk & when he tried to start it again, it didn’t so there it sets.    Oh God of Love & Mercy I Praise Thee & thank Thee for all things for my Salvation & thy Great Mercies.   I Praise Father, Son & Holy. Ghost Amen. 

Sat. Jan. 29. 1955/ page. 3301/ 1. egg today./ Been a nice sunshiny day some snow on the ground   thawed very little during middle of the day    been cold & is cold tonight    stars & new moon so very clear & bright,    Elbert got the car started    took it to garage & found he had run his new battery down.    got it charged, now I hope it runs in the morning.    Young man came & ask to cross the place to hunt fox, but I didn’t know untill he had gone he wanted to do it tomorrow, or I’d have said, no.    Well, I didn’t dress quite done   have to stitch sleeves in & stitch bottoms, I put a band around the bottoms of sleeves,    I have one button & button hole to do & I’ll have it done,   hope it will look O.K.     I thank Thee Jesus for all our blessing & pray I may be found worthy in Thy sight Glory, Glory, Hallelujah, Amen.   

Sun. Jan. 30. 1955./ No. egg today./ Been a fine day, cold wind west & N. West, light & penetrating;    Nellie, Bonita, Nelson & Audrey came late this after noon & Audrey brought candy   pt. of plumbs & pt. of quinces & Nellie & Bonita had a fruit cake & ice cream & we had made tea just as they drove in,   so we had a lunch & tea & lots of talk.    Martha had a baby Jan. 29. 1955.   I’m not sure its 29 or 30    & Audrey, says it’s the image of Jim.    & Jim & Jean will be 21. yrs. old Feb. 3.    Well, of all things I pray Jesus, that Thou will bring all things to Thy good & Glory. & I hope & am trusting for their salvation, Elbert, Gertie, Frank, Audrey, Nellie & all the neices & nephews,    Oh hear me & help both them & my cousins & me in Jesus, I ask, Amen.   a still cold tonight    I pray they have services in all the churches to bring in souls & through & Thee save them   Oh Jesus, there’s so many. 

Mon. Jan. 31. 1955./ 1. egg today./ 80 yrs old to day-is Wyn Grant/ I didn’t intend to wash, but, Elbert went to Huron so I washed out what few things I had & his small pieces & got ’em all dry.    Elbert does the cooking most of it.    he’s been trying to work a puzzle & having a great time at it,    thought he had it done & I suggested he look it all over again & he had forgot part of it    well it’s good for him to work at any way.    I have to get a letter off to Rev. Wyatt & I forgot to send my Church money to Huron when the Women were here.   Well, I hope I can sew tomorrow & that the water will be normal,    Wyn Grant is 80 yrs. old today.     & Jan has gone by so fast & Feb. tomorrow.    Been a nice day, but cold,    Chicago Ill. been froze up & the cars, today    the thawed out & say tomorrow will be froze up again.    There was a fly on window inside & a small spider just outside swinging on a web    & we saw one out side North window Sun.    A skunk scratched on a womans door,   she opened & he came in & went to the stove & got warm,    she didn’t say if she fed him, he went to the door & she let him out.    & a big truck overturned in Huron under the sign light in center of the street.   I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee. Amen

Feb. 1. Tue. 1955./ Page. 3302./ No. egg today./ Well, I didn’t do much today-   I tried to help Elbert add his figures for his puzzle,    he has thought 3 or 4 times he had it all right then found he had miss a little here or there.    I wanted to sew but arms are so tired after Mon. wash.    Been a nice day partly or mostly cloudy    looked as if it would. rain or snow most of the day.    I wrote cards to Audrey & Mrs. Rotes.    Now I’ll read & go to bed,   Praising God, in Jesus Name for all our many blessing.

Feb. 2. 1955./ No. egg today./ Wood chuck Day.   he could have seen his shadow, for sun was bright most of the day,    it was duking behind clouds once in awhile    was clear & bright when it came out     strong Wind all last night & untill this after noon when it died down.   Moon is clear.    They had tornado in Miss. Louisiana & ____ 30, some are dead, they found so far.    Oh God have mercy.    Been quite cold with raw wind.   No mail today.   Oh God, I sure need your help so terribly much.    I thank & Praise Thee for all things. 

Feb. 3. Thurs. 1955./ No. egg today./ We had tank gas today/ The man came   fixed the pipe conection & brought the tank of gas    Elbert called them Wed & forgot to tell them to bring a tank, so that was good & be-cause We used 6 tanks of gas last mo they only charged $9.12 for this tank including the tax.   Praise God   that means a lot to us.    got conection fixed good & didn’t charge for his work.    Oh, how I Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all things & pray I may be found worthy in Thy Sight.    Elbert has been sick all day & I’m not very well, but am trusting Jesus will take me sfly through.    haven’t done anything I could get along with out,    I set my bread late & it is only 2 ins. above the crock now at 10-p-m.    looks as if I wont get to bed untill morning.    Its been & still is very cold down to Zero & was 35 below in some of the northern states & today lots of snow in several states today.    Well mostly cloudy today, moon light last night all night but only partly tonight    & wind’s north east.    No mail worth while. 

Fri. Feb. 4. 1955./ 1. egg today./ Well, I sewed waist & skirt on the belt of my other dress & felt to bad to work so that was all I got done.    Been cold & not very windy today,   sun shone all day,    there was a big orange ring around the moon for 3. nights & between moon & ring it looked like a very pale pea green fog & the moon has a greenish cast & it’s almost full again,   no mail today.   What gets full once a month & never gets drunk?    God help us to be filled with Thy Spirit.    Well I’m sorry for Elbert    I think he has intestinal flu,    he says he’s better today.    there’s an out side phone booth up the highway near Ruggles Beach

Fri. Feb. 4. 1955./Page. 3303./ 1. egg today./ he went there to call Lorain & the gas office to have them come & fix a leak where pipes are joined & the car stalled, he walked back to Sarr’s & got Rue to take him back & push his car, it started & Elbert was chilled through when he got home,   his bowels are so sore & pain him bad & he ate to much, he threw up & I gave him salts & cleaned him out,    he had to get up & use his can several times last night & I fumagated the whole house,  his breath smelt as if his good had rotted in his stomach,    well he’s got cleaned out & now I hope he’ll feel better again but he wont do as he’s told he ate toast & milk for supper & then drank lemon juice little while after.    When he’s sick he wants help fast but hows anyone going to help him.    God help us & help me  I ask in Jesus Name, Amen.  

Sat. Feb. 5. 1955./ 1. egg today./ Haven’t done anything today    felt sick, realy sick   didn’t get up untill noon & hated to then.   but you have to get up when every ones praying for you & I got up prayed & combed my hair dresed myself & feet & Elbert’s still feeling bad to,    but he cooked me a bite to eat & we had hot coffee.    & we haven’t done anything we didn’t have to.    Been a cold windy day  S. west wind, no ring around the moon last night, but started to rain, snow & a little hail be-fore day light & kept at it all day & even tonight.    Elbert got his check today,    but, has felt to bum,   he’s set around all day,    We don’t see any animals & only a few birds any more    A week has gone so soon & tomorrow will be Sunday & it will be Nellie’s birthday,   she will be 58. yrs. old,   the youngest in the family,   she teaches kindergarden class, 5 mornings of the week, & a little boy in her home afternoons & then she has boy scouts after that & then they get in the car & fly off here or there & they don’t have time to read & pray like they should,   they hardly have time to live,    God help them to slow up & do Thy will & ways.    Oh help us, I pray Thou will    I thank Thee Jesus & pray Thou will have mercy on our souls.    May all Glory be Thine now & forever Amen.    

Sun. Feb. 6. 1955./ No. egg today./ No one came in today.    Been mostly cloudy all day,   snow melted & is most all gone   N, east wind,   my intestine across uper bowl is so terrible sore I could hardly breath,    I excepted the healing on the radio to heal throught Jesus & it don’t pain me so bad tonight.    Elbert’s got it in his left knee   been limping a couple of days     if he’d only believe in something.    I’ve been so miserable all week    good thing I washed Mon.    I laid around Tue. & Wed. & baking bread Thurs. & haven’t done much of anything since.   

Sun. Feb. 6. 1955./ Page. 3304/ No. egg today./ today’s Nellie’s birthday   she’s 58, yrs. old./ Well, we listened to some very good clear sermons & I pray God help some to turn to Jesus.    I thank & praise Him for all things,   Jesus I’m still trusting for the infilling of the Holy Ghost    teach me to say & do the right things that I may be filled.   I’m sorry but haven’t written to Sandusky girls since they were here,    been so bad just seemed I could write to anyone. 

Mon. Feb. 7. 1955./ 1. egg today./ John Harnish birthday today   he’d be 88. yrs. old, one day younger than Nellie  they are both 58. yrs. old.  [she starts sentence talking about John Sr. and ? maybe then switches to John Jr.?  ]  there are a lot of them in that compact city, if we only knew they all belong to Jesus, but it’s terrible the great numbers that go each day, with out knowing Him.    I received a box of scripture note cards & envelops today from Mrs. Lulu C. Rote.   beautiful ones with such nice verses on them.    I tried to sew today,    Elbert went to Huron this morning & when he got back we had dinner & then he went to Lorain   got my typing paper $1.03 & the Olive 2. qts. olive oil $2.39, & 4 note cards with flowers on them,   & he stopped in Vermilion got money orders 2.00 for him for puzzle & 10.00 for Wyatt for me & 1.50 for me, for Mrs. Rote for cards    Well, after he left, I tried to sew,  the thread kept breaking, but at last I got the darts stitched in my corset & my dress sleeves done then the belt broke on sewing machine    Elbert took a piece out the old one & put on the new, so it works good again    I don’t feel able to do any thing,     but, seems as if I ought to try,   you can’t seem to get much done when you feel as I do today.    N. East breeze.  not so very cold      sun shone about half the day.  I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all things. Amen

Tue.  Feb. 8. 1955./ 1. egg today/ Elbert got some apples Mon. up near Hills place.   at Berlin Hights    Ernie Sarr came selling seeds for garden & flowers    we bought 50 cents worth.   Elbert’s Knee is so bad    he limps & had to walk from Washington Ave. to Broadway, no place to park,    he’s tired to-night from Mondays walking & shopping,    he got candy pears, grapes, Oranges, lemons & grapfruit & meat.   besides can goods & flour, sweet potatoes  fresh & pepper.    Well I been terrible sick all day & tonight, yet, at 10-p-m.   Been dark the most of the day,  & sort of misty tonight,    I praying God will in Jesus Name take care of me    I’ll give Him all the praise    We had a letter from Audrey,   I don’t like the sound of some things in it    she seems to be on our side God help us.    I had to lay down for a while this after noon.   all is well.   I thank Thee Jesus, & thank Thee hope & pray for all things

Wed. Feb. 9. 1955./ 1. egg today./ Well, this is a bad report for today been in bed all day so sick & feeling worse toward night & toward morning seemed as if I’d die    I ask God to take care of me & my soul & spirit & after a while it went both ways & was like it was the last time.   

Wed. 9. Feb. 1955./ page. 3305./ 1. egg this day./ my jaws all most locked      as I tried to throw up it went the other way     as in my heart & mind I called on Jesus for help which He gave so graciously    Praise his Blessed & Holy Name & I thank Him for all of His who pray for my good in Thee   Bless them Jesus I pray & help them.    It’s terrible to be so sick,   it was the same as when I got a dose of poison (Stri.)    I’ve had several doses,    each time Jesus has Keep me,    Oh God, How much I Praise Thy Holy Name, Glory, Glory, Hallelujah   Help me do Thy Will for-ever and ever.    I love Thee more than anything in this world.   

Thurs. Feb. 10. 1955./ 1. egg today./ Elbert went to town & sure made fast time,   maybe he was worried, I was so weak,    but, I got up & shook up my bed & took my rags out    opened window to air things & opened Elberts window & took care of his bed.    then I washed out the few pieces & Elbert was back again.    I felt sorry he let hens out & they were out untill he got bac,   they must have got chilled,   Elbert’s knees been paining him bad,    I pray God will have mercy & fix his Knee & turn his heart to Him.   Times running out.    We received our pension checks, today.    Radio just said the home of Chapman a man & wife & 2. children   the man & 1. child & the father burned to death, so we understood.   & they are taking up a collection for them all ready.    We know how bad it is,    our home burned all up when Elbert was only 14. yrs. old & I was 12. yrs. old & walked to my aunts house in my nightgown,   snow was 1 1/2 ft. of snow & it was 9. degrees below & Feb. 9.th 1887. 68. yrs ago.     Weather warmed up a lot   snow was all gone this morning & tonight it rained a very little, then began to snow & the ground is white tonight & we need water so bad. 

Fri. Feb. 11. 1955./ 1. egg today./ Well, I feel rather weak,   I got up & sit a while & then had to go lay down a couple of times,    Well I praise Thee Jesus,   Thou has proved to me many times Thou are close beside me & hear & see & Know all things,    Glory to God in the Highest I love & praise Thee now & forever, Amen.   Well, it’s turned so bitter cold & not anyone going or coming that don’t have to,    we listened to Fred Gordon on the good ship Grace,   they sung the hyms I love so much 4. or 5. of them.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus Glory Glory to Thy Holy Name.   Haven’t done much to day    Elbert hung my blankets out & aired them for an hour or so,    wind was fresh, sun shone part of the day,  partly cloucy. & cold shifting around & backing up after dark to S. West    Elberts Knee has pained so bad & he limps.    I pray God will fix it.    Elbert turned my mattress over. 

Fri. Feb. 11. 1955./ Page. 3306./ 1. egg this day./ I made the bed    seemed as if it stunk & now it smells fresh.   I came near fainting yesterday & have felt like it a couple times today.    I tried to write to Miss. Mc.Govern & didn’t get it finished, but maybe  I’ll get it done yet.   No mail today.   & I didn’t get Audrey’s card off either.   Well, I’m still trying & Praising Jesus for His help.   Miss. Mc.-Govern laid Marry away sometime ago & she hoped when John was laid away she & Mike would be able to live & be happy together,   but, she didn’t figure God’s will is not that way    & so she can’t get over the fact that He took Mike & spoilt there plans,    Oh, God teach us Thy Will & Thy ways, I pray.   Rev Buser is preaching on radio now,   Radio says gardens & fruit is very apt to be frozen tonight.

Sat. Feb. 12. 1955./ No. egg today./Was a very cold night;   I wrote letter or note to Mrs. Rote, Wings of Healing, a card to Audrey & finished letter to Miss Mc. Govern. Note to Marry Vitowich & Eva Keegan.   Elbert mailed or gave them to postman & we received card from Audrey, Vaintine from Eva & Marrian & a letter from Katherine & Joe    she has been sick & well, all of them got gall stone & heart.   Eva sent a hankie & pretty card for us both, with such a nice expresion of thoughts.    I was sick at 2-a-m, to empty   Elbert got up & warmed the beef broth & I had,  well a small cupful to drink & not quite as much with crackers in it,   & then I rested for a while    got cold toward morning,    but, we had a good fire & was warm & comfortable.    I thought & prayed many many times for those who had no place to stay & no warm cloths or food.    I pray God will help me to Know the things, I ought to Know.   Oh Jesus. I Praise Thee for all things & blessings of today, Glory to Thy Name. Amen. 

Sun. Feb. 13. 1955./ No.  1. egg today./ Beautiful day with sunshine    I got up in time for dinner,    We had chicken broth & noodles & chicken backs, rumps & necks & hot drink.    Elbert looks sick   his back hurts him bad,    I feel as if I’d fait when I get up & try to help him with dishes, meals or any thing thats work.   & about 2-p-m. Nellie, Bonita & her 3 children came in     they brought a pumpkin or squash pie & ice cream,    they visited untill almost 4-p-m. & then went.    (wind’s N. west) Little Mark, Johny’s boy told his ma, he dreamed his pa was dead,    I was saying to Elbert a few days ago, that Johny wasn’t well or strong,    it would be to bad if he were taken away,   so it seemed to me.    & Nellie says Ella Jane has bad fainting spells.    George has a bad cold in his bronical tubes.    Nelson & Bonita Jr. went out & slid down hill & got there seats wet,    I hope they don’t catch a cold,& that they got home safe.    Gertie told Nellie she could have old barrow.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things & trust Thou Will take care of me & us. Amen.   Today they told us about Wyatt.-

Mon. Feb. 14. 1955./ 1. egg today./ page. 3307./ Rev Wyatt is up in the Montiors[?] fasting & praying for power & a better understanding,   God help him to all he need   I couldn’t remember Who I sent the letters to & one was to Ruby Jean  & I have one for the blind for cards.    I don’t like to send them back,   I can use them & they do need the money $1.25.    Well, we ordered a load of coal 4. ton.   I believ that is & I don’t know what the price will be per. ton,    they said they’d bring coal tomorrow so I’ll Know then.    Been mostly cloudy today;   I received nice letter from Mrs. Rote this morning    Wind was S. West this morning & went to N. East,    Well it snowed several times to day  fine dry snow, small flakes, a little warmer today, & warmer tonight.    I did do dishes & felt as if I’d faint for some time after word.   Really felt to bad to even try to work any way.    I thank God He gets me up every day & takes sore spots away.    I Praise Thee Jesus & Pray for Mr. Wyatt    bless him & fill him & help him to do Thy work as Thou would have him    Oh God help us to do Thy Will & Thy Way in all things Amen. 

Tue. Feb. 15. 1955/ 1. eggs. today./ Well I didn’t get up very early    the sun did-n’t shine untill 9-a-m.    Elbert went for milk & then he went to Huron   got the terpo alcohol & his saraka and anisin, for phyic.    We received no mail of importance & I haven’t been able to do anything today.   It’s been a fine day; rather raw wind.    Oh God I do thank Thee Thou art & ever will be,    Keep us from evil & from anything Thou would not reveal   Oh, Jesus, & help us to Know & understand what we ought to do, Amen.    Elbert looks sick & acts as if he isn’t all there Jesus help him.   We need Thee Jesus,  We need Thee every second of life    I Praise Thee & thank & Glory in Thee, now, & forever. 

Wed. Feb. 16. 1955./ 2. egg today./ Been mostly cloudy   not very cold   snow & ice have been melting & it rained a misty rain this morning.   No important mail today.   I washed my rags & was so weak I stagered a-round, but managed to stay on my feet & I got them dry.    I feel so terribly weak & all gone tonight.   Trust-ing I’ll be stronger & more able bodied soon & I do pray for all the others who ask & those who need prayer & strengthing through Thee.   Be with thy folks in Sandusky & all in the Church & with the Ministers    Strengthen there faith & Keep us all close to Thee now & forever & I give Thee Praise & Glory in Jesus Name, Amen. 

Thurs. Feb. 17. 1955./ page. 3308./ No. egg today./ Well, I washed 2. dresses & night gown & 4 shirts & my stockings  8 nose rags & few rags & 3 handtowels & I’m all in tonight to tired to write.    I pray Jesus will help Dr. Wyatt in power strength & money to keep his work going For Thee,   teach us Thy Will & ways, I pray, Oh God I thank & Praise Thee for all things.   Wind’s North & little west.   Thawed quite a lot today    They brought coal Wed. $50.83    now I’m done untill next mo.    We paid cash & got a little discount.    Well it paid,   I don’t like bills.   The truck cut into the sod couple inches but Elbert said he’d flatten it out again.    Wish it would rain, partly star light tonight.    Elbert got the new muffler on the    only went a mile up the highway, it cost $5.31, I gave him 4.00,   he thought it would be 7.00 & a few odd cents,   Well, he has to buy the food the rest of this month & untill March 4.th.   No mail today.   John Snyder & his wife were over to there tool Shed today.    They went to Florida but didn’t stay long.    Elbert hung his bed cloths out & my blanket & they were so wet, when he brought them in.   I have the clothes dried & wish my dress was ironed    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for my salvation  most of all & for the strength & for my healing    Thou hast promised & I’m trusting & believing Glory, Glory, Hallelujah, Amen. 

Fri. Feb. 18. 1955./ 2. egg today./ Been dreary sort of day,   mild but no rain   Arizona was in another cold gripe snow & rain    we need the rain so bad.    Well, Elbert’s back is very bad today & it’s in his Knee part time.   he took old chair apart today,    it’s was sure a wreck,    he has some of it fixed again & I Know he will be glad when we have it all together a-gain & the padding & covering on it,    Oh, such a dirty job,   I’ll be happy to when it’s finished.    I have felt sick all day,   I made some biscuits & Blend Bread so I wont have to mix bread,    I feel so terribly weak    Well, I’m going to bed exausted.   Trusting & believing for strength tomorrow.   I thank & Praise Thee for all things Jesus & trust & believe Thou Knowest   Keep me I pray Amen   I received letter from Dr. Wyatt & I trust through those of Thine, he will receive the help he need Here, but that he will receive help spiritual from Thee & the Knowledge & Phyical strength   I thank Thee Glory be to God. 

Sat. Feb. 19. 1955./ page. 3309./ No egg today/ Frank has been gone 22 yrs. today & I am still here.    I do want to do what ever He wants me to,    but may-be I’m selfish,    I’d like to be with Jesus.    Well I didn’t work today   shook up beds & aired them & made them up again, helped Elbert to clean up some of the muss he made fixing up the old chair,    he has the hardest part done, had to take it all apart,    he fixed rocker coils & put in bolts in the place of screws & some new braces   a few nails here & there & Mon. he’s starting on the arms & then the back,   then we have to tie springs & fasten them,    then the burlap covering & then the padding & ougside covering.    sure some job but it will last or should for another 20. yrs.    if only I had some one to go look for some old overcoats, all about the same weight,    Well I’m glad he’s getting it fixed & I’ll be happy when it’s done   I sure will, the seat in my chair has to be fix be-fore long   I trying to talk to Elbert & can’t seem to talk & write at same time,    I use to but guess those days are over.    We got just Audrey’s card today,    she’s going to be out of work before long she says & wishes she had a shop to take in sewing,    she makes a little sewing for friends.   that helps her some,    she said she might be seeing us soon.   Been quite warm & raido says raiin tonight or tomorrow & some wind storms have killed or been blamed for 9 lives & they are expecting tornadoes in several states    & they are having cold snow & rain & wind storms in several states.    & I pray He will wash the roof & give us plent rain to fill barrel & tubs,  I pray Thy will be done, Amen.

Sun. Feb. 20. 1955./ No. egg today./ Been a nice day, mostly cloudy, tried to rain Early before dark    Nellie & Bonita & 3 children came late, brought some cream & visited about an hour,  then went home,    They said Martha has two big tumors & she went back to work 2 weeks after she got home,   the baby boy “Jerry Merlin” was born Jan.   Merlin takes care of baby when he’s home & when Martha there she takes care of him   such a world,   Hazel went to Bay Veiw Hospital & is back with Johny & Marcie again,   Elbert was just out,   said it was raining a light shower.    Wish roof would get cleaned off so we could

Sun. Feb. 20. 1955./ page. 3308 [should be 3310]/ No egg this day./ save some    I thank Thee Jesus & I Praise Thee for all things.   & pray for all of Thine everywhere   help me Jesus to be of service to Thee & pertect me from evil & harm    May all Glory & Honour be Thine for ever & ever Amen.

Mon. Feb. 21. 1955./ No. egg today./ Well it’s been mostly cloudy,  came out a very few times, it was a nice day & I thank & praise Thee for all things.    I haven’t done much today.   Dolly & Ernie came in after school tonight & ask if they could come & stay untill there mother went to Lorain to a party & she came back about 9-30-P-m. said they had a nice supper & visit    she talked here 20 minutes or so,   said Mrs. Myres was so crippled up she had to set in a chair all day not able to comb her hair or do any thing,   he still gets around, but is so deaf.    So we do have lots to be thankful for.    Well Dolly brought her dress & she got half of it hemed by hand & I darned to prs sock for her.    They had a dish of soup & biscuits & jelly & brand biscuit & hot coffee.    I have dishes done    Elbert’s in bed,   it’s raining again tonight    it rained a slow drizzle most of last night    now I hope we do get some good clean water tonight & in the morning.   No mail of any good.   Tonight we listened to Rev. Buser, if he don’t get in enough money the sermons are short.   I do wish he preached like Rev. Ward, full of power & spirit.   God help us to be as Thou has said we should be    God help me to fill me & use me, in Jesus Name. 

Tue. Feb. 22. 1955./ No egg today./ Been to sick to work, & Elbert has been to.    Weathers like Cold Spring Day.   George washington’s birthday today (so) no mail.   N. East wind & chilly    a rather dark day,   but I still have a song in my heart & Trust Jesus all the way Amen.   The wild life out sides seems very scarce all winter. 

Wed. Feb. 23. 1955./ No. egg today./ Well it’s been a beautiful day   nice bright sun & mild breeze.    We received a nice letter from Audrey,  One from Mrs. Vedowich, One from Mrs. Cooley    I pray God will bless her    she wrote such a nice letter,   she has to work so hard for so many.    I wish I could help her.   While I think of it, Ernie said he looked in the other night & I was reading & he didn’t see Elbert, he had gone to bed   I read befor I get.

Wed. Feb. 23. 1955./ page. 3309 [should be 3311]/ No. egg today./ I let on I didn’t think about what he said,    but I have thought about the queer noises we sometimes hear;   Douglas told told us that while that old Ford was setting over just beyond the highway & that dead man was on the beach, that he saw Rue went  & looked at dead man every day.    Douglas has moved to Huron so I heard    I hope All will be well.   that God will take care of us through every second.   New moon tonight    I didn’t work today just took care of the beds & rooms    & Elbert got supper & I piled dishes. & got them close enough so they all went everywhere   then I bumped my head & leg    I had to lay down for a while, so a few more sore spots.   Gertie & Audrey watch the crows mornings & evenings  100’s of them   We saw a lot of starlings to day.   I’ve had very bad black & blue thumb prints on each of my wrists for 3 or 4. days now, & a mark of night line around my arms & a half drug feeling in my head.   God Knows & how I wish He would help me to Know in some way.    I Know He can, help me Jesus, I ask.   I thank & Praise Thee, Glory Glory, Hallelujah.   I Praise Thee now & forever, Amen. 

Thurs. Feb. 24. 1955./ No egg today./ I received letter from Mrs. Cooly, Sis Dear   a card from Audrey & an Easter card & handkercheif from Mrs. Marry Vedowich.   God help that soul,   there are some who could take her out of the home for a while,   she wants so much to go to Church,   help me to be able to take her for a while.   Sun shone most of the day & not cold up to 9-30-p-m. but radio says colder tomorrow    Well don’t seem possible   Feb. is all most gone & I expect the fishermen are looking forward to Mar. 15. to set nets.    I have really felt so bad all day    I wish I Knew Where & how I get doped.    I Know God is able but I’m to dumb some how to understand,   Make me know Jesus.   Elbert got the back on the big chair today & strings tied.   I thank & praise Thee for the love & fellowship of Thine & trust in Thy Keeping for Them & I. Glory, Glory Hallelujah, Amen. 

Fri. Feb. 24. 1955./ No egg today./ Well it’s been a nice day   N. east wind untill tonight,    it’s gone S. West. tonight    & the Ministers called tonight    we had quite a good spiritual visit & prayer.   My feet are so cold again tonight.    We finally got the dishes washed & Elbert wiped them   & he feels all in tonight    I got the March of faith booklet from Wings of healing.    Well, its 12.-p-m & I have to try to wash rags tomorrow if I can,    I’m terribly weak   I need blood & strength   I pray & thank God in Jesus Name for His gifts of Love today, Glory to God help me to be filled and of more service to Thee. 

Sat. Feb. 26. 1955./page. 3310 [actually skipped 2 pages in sequence]/ No. egg today./ Well I got rags & nose rags washed & I washed the piece I use on my pillow & the towel & the hand & dish towels & it tuckered me worse than any time yet    I was almost done when Ella Jane, Nellie  Nelson & a little friend his drove in.   so I stopped & talked for an hour or so & then they went for home,    I tried to finish,  but Elbert said he’d do it & for once I let him.    but, I got the suds & wriinsing done & now they’re all dry except the rags.   Ella Jane wanting the black walnut chairs,   she said when they are refinished they’ll be worth over 2. hundred dollars each    I was told that a long time ago & I would liked to have sold them, but I partly promised Ella Jane she could have them sometime,   she has done & said a lot of things,    but, maybe she’ll learn   I hope beofre it’s to late,   nellie’s so set in her ways it’s terrible & Bonita has tantrums & was having one today    I feel sorry for her to,   she gets as tired as all the rest & has scrubbing cleaning washing & ironing to do    I think if Nellie would keep quite & let Bonita do & say & not argue,   but I don’t know what’s wrong so I couldn’t say Who’s to blame.    I feel sick & tired out but Praise God for all things in Jesus Holy Name Amen.    I received two U.S. post cards from Inez today,   her mother is home & up today for the first time again today,   Nellie had Ella Jane take her there today,   she never knew her,   Hilda. was there taking care her mother,   I nez has got all tired out & has been having flu.   it good Hilda can take over.    Nellie called on Cranages Mrs. Cranage wasn’t home,   but she talked with Mr. C. a few minutes.    I did ask Ella Jane to call on Mrs Bracket & see how she was,    I’ve written twice & no reply.   she’s 77. & all alone. 

Sun. Feb. 27. 1955./ No egg today/   I didn’t get up untill 2-p-m    We had dinner   Elbert got it   I only made the dumplins   we ate after Mr & Mrs. Haslet Eva & Marry Anna came in,   they said they were full up   they went home from Church & ate & they ate a lunch here at 6-30-p-m   they brought some & we put in some & we all had hot tea & then they went at 7-15. for Church   it was so nice for them to come    Katherine has been so

Sun. Feb. 27. 1955./ page. 3311./ No. egg today./ sick    she hasn’t been able to get out doors for 3 weeks,   she’s a little thiner,   but like me she didn’t feel able to sit up & she lay down & slept a little     while her face looks good, but Jesus, please cut down the fat on her with out it harming her in any other way.    Eva has her troubles to,   so show her how & what to do & Keep all of us close to Thee & Keep us well soul & body,   I thank Thee Jesus & Give Thee the Praise & Glory forever, Amen.    It rained in showers, light,   but, roof is still dirty    we had heavy fog after midnight & up untill 5.-p.-m. this evening & it’s fogy tonight

Mon. Feb. 28. 1955./ No. egg today./ I’ve felt a little better today    I did not sleep all night.    I find I had said to Ella Jane, I may give the Chairs to you some time,   so I didn’t promise to give them to her & she isn’t welcome to them   she come in as if she owned the place & walked into the bedroom & looks to see if every thing’s in place & as if it belonged to her,    she said if the chairs were done over they would be worth 2 hundred dollars each & there are 7 with little rocker & she wants to bring me some other old wood chairs for these & later she said since I had only been getting 65.00 per. mo. for 5. years, it would’nt take much to pay off & get the property back,  terrible sell my Chairs & the few old things I have & buy the place back for herself,    I can’t see how anyone who has had so much could be so underhanded & then they   Nellie & Ella Jane would stick us in the old peoples home & take all we have & freedom from us   they, don’t or haven’t come very often & of late they are trying to buy me off,    Oh God, they say we don’t know very much, but God,  what about them,   I pray Thy Will be done & correct there way & save there souls.    They even. want my diary   Such nerve,   I hope to take care of it before I die & trust Jesus will help me,   I believe he will.   God help me in Jesus Name, help rebuke Satan for Thou hast promised

Mon. Feb. 28. 1955./ page. 3312./ No egg today./ Now Jesus as I write to Ella Jane tonight, Thou will guide each word.   I thank Thee Jesus & believe Thou will.   Glory to God, I Praise Thee.   It’s been dark & sun only came through a very little a few times this after-noon & tonight it is thundering & lightening, but not bad.   it misted some, but no real rain  like we need.   Oh God, I’m sick because of the deceigfulness of those I love so much   do something to them now & fast,   Oh Jesus I pray for Thy help.   There are some things I didn’t write in all for Sun that I wanted to.  

[—letter, or statement found on separate half sheet paper, dated Feb. 28. 1955 What follows was on one side of the half sheet]/ I wrote this to Ella Jane.   She wants to sell my chairs & my pictures & frames & what ever else I have that would add to the chair money (& she said chairs would be worth 2. hundred dollars each when done over,   they are 1.50 yrs. old)  & later she said if I’d only had old age pension 5. yrs. it wouldn’t take much to get it paid off.    She’s always wanted the place.   Well, if she took the money on my things & bought the place into her Name Wouldn’t that be something.   I never thought she’d ever be like that, & she professes to be a Christian & her mother egging Ella Jane on.   & I put Nellie Jane through highschool & sent her to Normal school at Kent Ohio. & Oh the things they say against us.   Nellie tells her children, Elbert & I don’t have any education & don’t know much.   Such a world, God help them I pray before it’s to late! [on the other side of the half sheet was written the following] Feb. 28. 1955.  Well we thrashed everything over & out & I’ve decided not to let any of my chairs or things go.   I don’t like the looks of things.   So don’t bring the other chairs.   & I’m not going to talk any more about it either.   I got all tired out looking back to see what I told you about the chairs, so long ago, & this is it (Maybe some day I might give them to you.) So I don’t feel I should be picked up by the nape of the neck and the seat of my pants & tossed into the old peoples home, because you & your mother think I should be.   Many thanks for passed favors & May God help you.   Elinor Babcock.

Tue. Mar. 1. 1955./ No. egg today./ Been a nice day.   We had an electric storm thunder & lightening, then it poured rain in big showers,    Elbert went out before it rained so hard & put the eve spouts on so the rain would go over the hill & so we didn’t get any water saved,   roof looks washed clean,   he don’t feel able to do much & don’t do untill he has to.  (Well, I wrote a card to Ella Jane(“This is what I wrote   Feb. 28. 1955./ Well, We thrashed everything over & out & I’ve decided not to let any of my chairs, or things go,   I don’t like the looks of things.    So, don’t bring the other chairs & I’m not going to talk anymore about it either.    I got all tired out looking back to see what I told you about the chairs so long ago & this is it (Maybe some day I might give them to you.    So I don’t feel I should be picked up by the seat of my pants & nape of my neck & tossed into the old peoples home, because you & your mother think I should be.   Many thanks for passed favors & May God help you.   Elinor Babcock))    They want to sell my chairs & pictures & frames & things & use the money to buy the place back from the State, so she can have the place.    Wouldn’t that be something, then they want us  Elbert & I to go to the poor house!   I pray God deals with them in His own way & if possible help them to love Him more than money or anything on earth.   Oh God help us, I thank Thee Jesus.    I pray Thou will make my nerves strong & help me over come all things in Thee,   I trusting & believing Thee Jesus, Amen.   S. Wind, a little West & partly cloudy.   Chilly wind tonight,   it  Mar. sure came in like a lion   Electric storm came after midnight.   Now the moon is shining clear & bright.   We see lots of birds today.   I Praise Thee Jesus & for all things     be with Eva & hers & Katherine & hers, Amen.  

Wed. Mar. 2. 1955./ page. 3319./No. egg today. (Tornado hes died today)/ We received a letter from Sister Rote today. & mailed card to E J     received a letter from Mrs. Bracket yesterday or day before & she seemed to be glad to hear from us.   She sent a note paper with picture of several fresh mackreal on it.    Been a beautiful day, cold N. West wind this morning & East little N. tonight.  I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for the sun   grass has started to grow, black birds are coming back & the mouring doves & looking the evergreen trees over.   Elbert worked on the chair a little today.   he still don’t feel very well yet.   I Praise Thee & thank Thee for my heal-ing    May all Glory to Thee Jesus Blessed Jesus. Amen.    I cut out some slipper tops today & hope to stitch tomorrow. 

Thurs. Mar. 3. 1955./ No egg. today./ Got up about 11-a-m got a letter form the new grates for stone 11.93,   Oh, thats terrible.    Well, we haven’t got the money untill Elbert’s check comes that should be tomorrow or Sat. Elbert got dinner & after that,   I made a new nightgown yoke & sewed it on that’s all I got done,   Well, I washed dishes.   Elbert’s done his chores & went to Huron this morning & got the meat & milk, poor fellow he don’t feel very good.    I thank & praise Thee Jesus   Thou are a wonderful Friend a Savior & phyician &   Son of Man, help me to be like Thee,  Glory, Glory, Hallelujah.   I thank & Praise Thee for all things which are many   Jesus True & Holy Amen.   it’s 9-30-p-m.   We are having another electric storm tonight & bad one & lots of rain with hail in it & hard thunder it made me jump.  

Fri. Mar. 4. 1955./ No. egg today./ A very thick fogy day & tonight a little breeze from N. east & trying to rain   we got a barrelfull of water it’s not clear, but we can use it.    I wrote a card to Katherine,   she’s ill,   wasn’t able to come to us Sun.    I pray God will in Jesus Name help her & heal her wish I could talk to her more often I do know it helps.    Elbert’s check didn’t come today.    He hasn’t felt very good, & he looks sick at times, but he plugs along, if my feet were better I believe I’d feel 100 per cent better    We neither of us worked today   I took care of beds & dishes, he did cooking (No mail today)   We saw about 100 ducks only for a second   it’s been terribly fogy  I Praise God for all our many blessings, Amen. 

Sat. Mar. 5. 1955./ page. 3314./ No. egg today./ No sun today   fogy & cloudy & a little rain fine misty & a little on the shivery side.    I got the rags for both ends,  washed the towels.   & I’m terribly tired    I did wash 2. pr. stockings that was more than I felt able to do & I didn’t get a dress or under skirt ironed.    Elbert’s been trying to dry rags, he’s so tired & feels all in,    but, he isn’t getting thin,    he saw a 100 geese, for just a few seconds, to fogy to see them very long,   Elbert ground some pork he bought this morning   he was up to Huron & got some oysters & fish, salt water fish & he got broccoli & crackers, & butter. & tea balls.   Well I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all the many blessings & the strength He has given me this day,    I’d like to go to Church & testify & praise God in Spirit.    I set up late writing a card to Katherine Haslet & to Sister Audrey.   Elbert mailed them.   Lots of birds are coming.   & They are having more tornadoes in Texas, Mississippi & well, I forgot the other State I pray God will take care of His own & I thank Him, Amen. 

Sun. Mar. 6. 1955./ No. egg today./ Been partly cloudy not so fogy, it tried to rain & tried to snow, but sun set a little yellow a few nights ago I saw a beautiful rain-bow in the fog,   it was a ilumaness a luminous light from the moon & the rainbow was bright colors painted a-cross the sky from the west a little South & toward the N. a little & more toward the East  something I never saw in the night, before I forget just what night it was but whilewe have been having the fog & at the first part.     They have been having valcanos in Honalulu & Sat. March. 5. 1955. radio said they had 100 earth quakes Sat. Mar 5. 1955  & were ready to leave the island, if necessary. & they had some twisters & tornadoe in several of the U. S. States.   The ground was white with snow this morning, most of it was gone tonight but it’s quite cold & freezing some, I had my bedroom window open & the wash rag froze.   No one came in to call on us today, God help each one as Thou seest we need; & we do need Thee Jesus so much, pa use to say some day,   Nellie will turn & grind her heel in you for all the good things you have done for her.    Well, I’ve kept it in mind & now she’s trying just that.   I heard lots of things, but didn’t want to be-leive them,   looks as if they were true.   Jesus Keep me Close I pray. & help the others before its to late.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for All things help to have & keep the victory Amen. 

Mon. Mar. 7. 1955./ No. eggs today./ Was sick all day & sat up untill after 12-p-m   it was moon & starlight & then at 12-30-p-m  began to get cloudy fast wind was N. east & freshened up fast then went N. West & blew the eav troughs was fastened above rain barrel & the cover blew off & it thrashed those 2. troughs unbearably      at last Elbert dressed at 5-a-m & went out & let them loose,   the pails went flying over the hill   Oh; it was terrible, rocked the house & I wondered if henhouse would be here, wind quited down at 9-a-m. storm snowed when it got so dark after midnight a good white covering.  & it was sure cold been cold all day, sun shone most all day clear & bright, but radio say another night like last night.   & it’s cold now, 9-35-p-m. had to lay down twice today.   I wrote card to Rev. Dears.     Elbert gave it to Postman, no mail for us today.   I hope Audrey writes so we got it in morning.    We saw few ducks today  going toward the lake.    I do thank God for teaching me His word & Praise Him forever Amen. 

Tue. Mar. 8. 1955./ No. eggs today./ Sunshone all morning & untill 3 or 4 oclock & it sun shone while it snowed for awhile then after the soft wet snow it began to stick on to trees & bushes & ground & every is White again today   S. west wind & blew hard for awhile & was chilly;   Elbert put out, they smelt real fresh when he brought them in;   We both have felt real punk today,    but I ironed 2 dresses & my peticoat.  & swept & wiped up the dust & washed dishes & milk bottles, Elbert wiped the dishes,   his head has been so bad,   he can’t think   & I dread his driving the car, but trust God to take care of him & He does,   Praise His Holy Name.   We receive a nice letter from Audrey    she says all are well. & she herself has been doing up the washing & cleaning    Gertie is much better & was out to the hair dressers & I had been & took her scalpe treatment,   she was bald on middle of her head but has a new groth of hair now & quite thick.    Elbert gave birds some grain & they dug right in for it then     it began to snow hard.   Well, I’ll have to write Audrey a card.   She, to, thought Elbert & I ought to go to Poor House,    but, as far as I know, it was-n’t because of anything I have that she wants.    I do pray God will teach each one to Know His Will & ways,    I don’t want only what I need of this worlds goods, but if I could get a lot of money for these old chairs, I’d take it & try to fix the house so it wouldn’t rock in the wind.   & a few things such as getting

Tue. Mar. 8. 1955./ page. 3316./ No egg today./ a cystern put in here by the house & putting some shingles on the roof    that we could use the water off of them & getting a place for the car, fixed & a few things like that.    Well, I have to get to bed.   (I think today is George Eddys birthday 12 yrs. old) I do thank Thee Jesus for help me & giving me more strength & courage,  I Praise Thee & thank Thee Jesus, Amen.   Moon shining & stars are bright & wind died out. 

Wed. Mar. 9. 1955./ No egg today./ Bonita Jr. 12 yrs. old today. & George was 12 yrs old, just before midnight & Bonita just before she looks like her mother   dark eyes & hair & George looks like his father, light hair & blue eyes.    they are quite tall & normal children.    I gave Nelson 2. boy scout handkercheif but I’ll have to mail them to the twins.   Been a fine day, the sun shone all day & was golden yellow, last night it was red. & an orange ring around the moon, clouded up & then clearned off & got warmer & ground was covered with snow & it got warmer & snow was gone this morning   Elbert mailed card to Audrey (we received letter from Audrey yesterday & our checks. Praise God.   Chilly wind & quite strong allday easing off tonight. & it’s moon light & star light tonight & not quite so cold.   Jesus I thank Thee for the strength of today    I washed rags & nose rags 3. shirts & the towels hand & dish & Elbert’s hand-kercheifs wash rag & 1. pr. socks,   I made the beds.   Oh Praise Thee Jesus, I’m so glad Thou art an ever Will be. Amen. 

Thurs. Mar. 10. 1955./ No. egg today./ Elbert let hens out today.   strong wind S. west & still at it at 10-p-m.  I have been bum all day, but got up & dressed & had dinner with Elbert    he got the dinner & supper & his back & head has felt bad all day,   he put the night clothes out & didn’t leave them long, wind was to strong.   Well, I couldn’t see very well, but cought up a few holes & put a few patches on Elbert’s 2. union suits,     now, I have 3. of my shirts to put big patches under each arm.   & then Sat. wash rags & I hope to feel able to sew next week.    Elbert went for the milk & he has done the chores such as empty ashes bring up coal & bring in water & take care of hens      only have the 2 We got from Joe Haslet.    I ought to write card from to Eva.    I pray Jesus thou will give her strength & a stronger faith,   I Know Thou can & will hear & supply our needs, I thank & Praise Thee Jesus help us to be bold & strong in Thee,   I do thank Thee so much, so much Amen,     Glory to God.   I thank Thee for Thy Holy Word & for helping us to understand    but there are still many thing I should know   I give Thee praise

Fri. Mar. 11. 1955./ Page. 3317./ No. egg today./We received a nice card & note from Eva    she said Katherine wasn’t very well & she herself didn’t fee very well, but was going to Huron to clean church today.    she ask how Elbert was feeling by now & hoped they’d be seeing us soon,    We like to have them come & glad they like to come & pray God will bless each of us & help us in spirit and truth & give us strength & boldness for Him    help us & lift us in Jesus Name I ask. Amen.    I thank & Praise only Thee, Glory, Glory Hallelujah.   It’s been a beautiful day, but was a hard night & day in many other places that have been visited with destruction wind 90 miles & hour tornados & twisters, one town only had one building left,   a pason[?] all other homes & every other building lowered to the ground, rivers overflowing there banks, milions of bushels of wheat destroyed & the place they called the dust bowl Has been whirling with dust so thick they couldn’t see the sun for hours & then rain & hail came the color of the dust.   Thou has told us all these things would come to pass in the last day.   but still people are wanting the worthless things of this world.   Oh God, help us I pray & I thank Thee for all things Thou has showed me & helped me to Know.    After midnight it surely stormed thundered lightened & rained & the sun came out this morning & it looked like Spring.   Elbert went to Huron & bought a few things to eat while I lay slept & rested.    I mended his 2 union suits, Thurs & my shirts today.

Sat. Mar. 12. 1955./ No. egg today.   I swept & wiped up the Kitchen & nearly fainted    I need strength & protection & I ask Thee Jesus to help me    keep my tongue, heart & mind   help me to live for Thee & help others, Keep me ever Close & those of Thine, I thank & Praise Thee Jesus    Been another mild Spring Day    wind blew but not as hard as night before last.   Elbert’s felt bad all day his head & neck.   We thought the canvase on the car & the shingles would be gone but they were all in place.    There has been storms & sorrows all around us    Sun shone today & was quite warm   moon S. east and yellow, frogs were croaking Sat. morning   we saw several Mourning doves.

Sun. Mar. 13. 1955./ No. eggs today./ Well, Jesus I thank you so much more than I can tell for all the Christian Children who call & visited with us today.   Henry & Inez came in today & visited for a while & then Joe & Katherine Eva & Marry Ann came & so we had quite a visit.   

Sun. Mar. 13. 1955./ Page. 3318./ No. eggs today./ & they ate there lunch here    we put in a little & they all ate & enjoyed themselves    they told us how the Church was getting along.   I didn’t get to visit with Inez & Henry very much    its been a beautiful day, wind’s cold & sunshine hot, & comfortable.    Well, I feel sort of tired out tonight,    I made a little corn-starch custard, after the folks left.   & we ate it.   I felt so all in.   Wind’s been N. West & rather cool & it’s Starlight I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for answering prayer & for Thy love & tender mercies to us,   Oh, I pray 
We may be Worthy,   Bless the Church & help it to prosper in Jesus Name, Amen.    I do thank & praise Thee for all things, Jesus, Pure, & Holy. 

Mon. Mar. 14. 1955./ No. egg today./ Elbert went to Vermilion & got a few things & the L. plates for the care while I washed my night gown & underskirt towels shirts 2 & nose rags & I got them done   had to sit often    Elbert’s feeling bad    he took cold in his neck, in bac, the bones & nerves & flesh but he feels better today,    he put new plates on the car.    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for the strength He gave me today,    I felt as if I couldn’t ever get those few pieces out but Jesus has blessed me with strength    I did-n’t do it all, but will try again God willing.    I wrote cards to Eva & Katherine & Inez. & sent a small gift to each  3 green leaves each.    Inez she is going to have a new ice box & she wants to give me to have the one she now has so I said I’d take except it & thank her    I don’t want a big ice box, but here, it is & what could I do.    may God bless them in Jesus name I ask,    I Praise Thee Jesus Thou doest take sure go care of us.   Be with each of Thine all over the world. Amen.

Tue. Mar. 15. 1955./ No  1. egg today./ Fisher men ought to get there nets set today & I pray they get fish.    We had a gray day & the wind blew so hard it took big evergreen down again & I don’t think Elbert will raise it again.    Well we are to get one more storm & I hope it wont be to bad,    Ive been bum all day, so just set & wrote a letter to Mrs. Goll.  Miss. Mc. Govern, Mrs Seniff Miss Clark & card to Audrey.   We received letter from Audrey &

Tue. Mar. 15. 1955./ Page. 3319./ 1. egg this day./ she said Ella Jane was there & they talked about the things she wants, but didn’t tell her all,   I’m sorry she talked about it all, but thats a part of Nellie’s grape wine, they go to Audrey’s to see what they can learn about the rest of the families, what they say, think or do.    I received a letter from Miss. mc. Govern, to,    she misses Mike so bad & says John’s & invalid & he don’t drive his car much any more & she gets the neighbors to take her once in a while.    Elbert got up & filled 3 tubs in the basement with rain water,    it’s been raining quite hard   it’s midnight & it stopped raining just long enough for him to fill the tubs,    now it cal fill the barrels.    I do wish we had at least 2 more barrels.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things, Keep me Close, Amen.

Wed. Mar. 16. 1955./ 1. egg today./ Oh, but the wind blew & it poured rain    I felt so sick I didn’t go to bed & at 11-30-p-m. my bowels sure let loose, Praise God    I ask Elbert to dress & empty the can, it wasn’t raining so hard then & he filled the tubs 3 & then it was 12-30-p.-m.    When he went back to bed,    I went but didn’t sleep much,   wind blew so hard & has blown some today    Starlight to night,    Elbert had just got supper ready when Helen came in with Dolly & Ernie,   she wants them to stay with me while she goes to a birthday party the women are giving for her Thurs. night,   she’ll call for them when she gets back from Lorain.   We talked for an hour or so then she and Children went home.    Helen’s so nervous,   she says Rue shot one of Snyders dogs, “they are puppies” cookie & candy by name & they have killed 40 some of Rue’s game hens & cocks & he shot  the one as it iwas going with a hen before it got off his front yard & both have bad tempers & tongues    I pray they will learn to do unto others as they like being done to.    Oh Jesus we live between them 34. yrs. now & Thou Knowest    I thank & Praise Thee for all things & Pray Thou will me & us, close to Thee   I thank Thee now and ever more.    Elbert went to Huron this Morning  bought 4.45 worth of eats.   I have

Wed. 16. Mar. 1955./ Page. 3320./ 1. egg this day./given him 6.00 & 6.00 to the S. girls & 11.00 for Church   that’s 23 out of my check, so, we only have a little left & 3. weeks before another check.  & taxes & a tank of gas.   hope we can make.    Elbert don’t seem to feel very good  today, achs & pains,   Jesus help him I pray.    I had an other bad spell again today,   he helped me make oatmeal cookies this afternoon

Thurs. Mar. 17. 1955./ 1. egg today./ St Patrix Day  Top o the morning to you./ Been a fine day,    but, I didn’t work today    Cool today.   We received a letter from the Rev. Dears, said they were moving into a house 15.00 cheaper than the one they had planned on   the other was 64.00 per. mo.    the church folks couldn’t pay the rent on the one they are in 32.00 per mo. & are behind in that rent.   I don’t know how she happened to write & I don’t un-derstand the meaning of the letters,    but, Praise God He Knows & I do thank & Praise Him for all things and pray He will guide us & Keep us & thank Him He does.    Helen just came in at 10-30-p-m for the children,   she wanted me to take a dollar but I told her if she would wash my blankets I’d be satisfied, so she said she’d send the children for them one day next week.   hope she wont forget.   Those Elbert took to the laundry stink & are as Yellow as saphorn    I hate to think of his wearing this his under wear & shirts.   I Praise Thee Jesus. 

Fri. Mar. 18. 1955./ 1. egg today./ Well, it was partly cloudy today  & wind mostly N. West.    I feel so weak & shaky & blood been trying to run down below & I don’t know of any reason it should,    I sleep with my door locked, bolted & I tie the bolt head to a nail but every once in a few days I feel as if I’d been raped    I feel sore & some times as had been punched & so sore & as if a needle had been pushed under my finger nails 3 & sometimes 4 fingers & they get so sore & my left breast gets sore every since the nipple & a place looked & felt as if it had been sucked untill the bright red blood stood up in the pores & the place on the flesh was drawed up in a lump that stayed for over a week,   God Knows & I’m glad but pray He will remove all the devils plaques from me.    Jesus help me I ask, I thank & Praise Thee Amen,    Ernie was here for a little while tonight after school   Dolly went to her step mothers  for supper  her own fathers, so Elrnie Ernie here until his mother got home about 1. hr.    I received my tax blank this morning & I have it ready for Elbert to send back in the morning.    I gave him 20.00 dollars 2. 10.00 dollar bills   that makes 26.00 I’ve given him.   taxes 14.26 this time.   I gave Eva 3.00 & Katherine 3. for there birthday,    I can’t give as much to them as they give me.

Sat. Mar. 19. 1955./page. 3321/2. egg today./Well Elbert went to Huron  & I washed my 2 wool peticoats & 3 towels some nose raggs & rags & my stockings & 2 dresses, got them all dry,  N. east breeze all day cold  raw with nice sunshine & sun set blood red tonight.    Received letter from Miss Clark & one from Mrs. Haslet   Well, I to tired tonight.    Elbert bought 6. fish 2. white bass & 4. perch   they were so good & sweet & fresh   bass was still flopping when he got home, he got 4 Kercheifs 2. for each of the twins Geo. & Bonita & he got a few things to eat. but not anything for tomorrow,   fish cost 55 cents.   he done a little toward getting the evergreen up again it’s nice & green.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & trust for my healing soon, Amen. 

Sun. Mar. 20. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ No one came in today,   been mostly Cloudy today & it’s raining a slow rain    Elbert has the tubs full & the barrel can only hold another tub full.   I didn’t get my dresses ironed but this old one’s clean, just patched & patched & little tatters. & I’m still to tired to work,   Elbert’s planing on going to Vermilion in the morning to get a little food, some wings & chicken backs & pay light bill.   I’ve listened to sermons allday   don’t know just what I try to do tomorrow    have to iron for one thing & maybe set some bread & I believe I’ll write to L Ward & trust for a healing.   Help me Jesus.    I thank Thee & praise Thee for all things, I don’t know what’s wrong.  

Mon. Mar. 21. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ (First day of Spring./ Oh I Praise Thee Jesus for the letter I received today. from Wings of healing.    Now, help me to know & do Thy will,   talk to me Jesus & help me to understand, I Praise Thee & thank Thee.   I thank Thee for all ouf our many blessing & there are Truly many,    Elbert went to Huron & got fish & to Vermilion & got grocery order & he looked all tired out & I believe he felt that way    he brought ice cream   it was good, to.   I ironed two dresses & petticoat & chair cover & swept & cleaned up papers & washed & cleaned up pots & pans & dishes   & I feel so weak & miserable    I’ll have to rest more tomorrow.   I should write some cards & notes,    but, maybe I will tomorrow.   I Praise Thee Jesus.

Tue. Mar. 22. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ We been having a lot of wind & it blowed so hard, it tore the canvas all to pieces off the front of Elbert’s car & it’s flopping shingles    hope it don’t do any harm,   it has being doing lots of damage   up rooting trees & taking off roofs & taking down telegraph poles snapped off, planes & in trouble & the wind lifted a steel try[?] up & turned it bottom

Tue. Mar. 22. 1955./ Page. 3222./ 2 eggs this day./ side up, sickness, troubl, sorrows every where.   It has been a bad wind all day   it poured rain about half the night & part the morning & then turned to snow & the wind swept it in clouds across the fields cold raw S. West Winds  shook the house bad    N. wall cureved in & out & windows rattled & shuddered,   Oh, Jesus I’m sorry for all those who haven’t a warm place to stay tonight,   be with the needy poor miserable & wreched & all those of Thine I pray.   I thank & Praise Thee for all Thy Gracious Blessings.   The birds had a hard time tacking against the west wind to night.    We received a letter from Audrey & Card from Mrs. Goll today.   We had chicken for dinner & biscuits & creamed potatoes & gravy & fresh fish, perch & catfish    Huron fish house gone out of business. 

Wed. Mar. 23. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Been a beautiful sunshiny day cold wind, but you would never Know    We had a real blizard yesterday   it rained with little sharp pieces of clear ice in it then turned colder & froze & snowed a good white covering & this morning it went before 9-a-m. & Post man didn’t take my cards out the box.   no mail of importance.    & I didn’t do much   my head has felt so heavy all day.   & Elbert has felt to bum to work.   Was starlight for a little while but clouded up again    radio said more wind, rain, & snow tonight & tomorrow   Jesus I Praise Thee for all things, Amen. 

Thurs. Mar. 24. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Been a fine day   sun shone all day   25 mile wind cold & raw    We have fire & warmth & Praise the Lord for it    & my stomach is so bad I can’t eat,    it felt good only empty this morning,    Elbert had just made fresh coffee, he gave me a cup, & it’s played havoc all day & felt as if it was going both ways tonight,   I feel some better at 10-p-m & so I’m going to bed & hope & trust I’ll feel lots better tomorrow.    We need to clean bird cage, floor & the table, no mail today.   I felt so bad couldn’t even enjoy looking at the magazines Brode’s gave Elbert,   I Praise Thee Jesus & trust You will give me knowledge, wisdom & under-standing & make me strong that I may help others   I thank Thee Jesus & give Thee praise & Glory for ever & ever Amen.

Fri. Mar. 25. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Was nice & sunshiny untill 4-30-p-m   Muffy Sarr has been home from Columbus from colledge for a few days & today she came to call on Elbert & I  & to take home Elbert’s bed sheets, they are going to wash them.   We visited for an hour or so & then she said the children out to be home & I want to get the supper started be-fore her mother got there,    she hadn’t been gone but a few minutes before it started to snow a real blizard & it’s still at it   wind’s N. east & quite fresh,   Elbert fixed another piece to

Fri. Mar. 25. 1955./ Page. 3223./ 2. eggs this day./ put on front of his car & he had it on now & it’s still blowing & snow-ing;   he went to Huron this morning    I gave him 10.00   he bought steak chopped & shank meat & fish & oranges   we ate chopped steak for dinner & for supper we had fresh fish, catfish, a white fish & a Jumbo haring[?]  the fish was sweet & good  my stomach feels better tonight Praise God.   I so sorry for all those who are homeless ragged & no place to sleep;   God have mercy in Jesus Name.   I received a box with a Christmas card & note & 2. prs. stockings 2. men’s neck ties & a pr of bed slippers to wear in bed,  she said they had been given to her & she couldn’t use them   if l couldn’t to give them to some one else, she said if the stockings were to short to cut them across the ball & sew in a patch.   she sent a dollar all so;  the beleve if they give you something, you should return to them something that cost just as much or more    Lida told me, so I really wish they wouldn’t send me things    I can’t a-ford to do more a lot of times      I  like to give but not to the greedy.   I Praise God & still hope I’ll be able to do all He wants me to do .   Glory to His Holy Name. 

Sat. Mar. 26. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ Been a stormy day    sun peeked through, not clear & only for a few seconds & it has been snowing in thick heavy showers all day from S. West,   like a blizard all last night & tonight, radio says lots of trouble & sorrows, the bible tells us when these things come to pass to Know the end is near at hand even at the doors:    Well I haven’t done anything today   looked after beds & washed the dishes & we sit here & let the water pan, we heat water for hot drinks, burn dry & that was some scouring job    I did most of it, “the scouring”   then Elbert finished it,   he has felt so bad all day & had a bad spell, in the stair way    I gave him a swollow of water & put some water to heat in the dipper & made him a cup of coffee    he soon got over it, if he didn’t get so scart.    Wind is so strong & he had brought in a pail well water emptied the  slop pail & got 2 pails coal & he heap them full & brings 2. at a time,    I can’t get him to do one at a time,   he hasn’t done only chores but wind’s strong & its & effort to carry water & cool     lots of snow coming at 10.p.m. & it’s so bleak out side,   there wont be any one here tomorrow because of the weather & as I read over the christmas days it looks like a bad summer, dark dreary days & already the men of athority are begining to look about the water shortage soon to be

Sat. Mar. 26. 1955./ Page. 3324./ 1. egg this day./bible tells us about this & the dark days & about the water being turned to blood.   Oh God of Love & Mercy have mercy on our souls in Jesus Name I ask,   Keep me close to Thee  I Praise Thee for Thy love & care & want to be of real service to Thee.   Glory, Glory Hallelujah Amen Amen. I love Thee Jesus.

Sun. Mar. 27. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ No one came in today,   Wind blowing the snow in whirls & taking it in puffs in by white clouds across the fields,    been better this after-noon,   wind eased off, new moon came up clear & bright & at 10-15-p-m was behind a bank of dark clouds & the wind is freshening up again, radio said cold tonight & tomorrow,   it snowed quite a lot last night & wind blew in heavy puffs,   my west window was snowed in so you couldn’t see out but it went off by noon & eves were dripping & little ice cycles cycle & some big ones on grainery   We saw a big nice rabbit come across road & went on west of the house   first one we’ve seen in months.   Well we listened to sermons on radio all day & tonight but I would rather be in church, but they told people to stay home for it was to bad weather to get out & roads are bad but if you could see Bob Brode fly pass here you wouldn’t know the roads were slippy & bad.    I do praise Thee Jesus for all my many blessing & that Thou doesth keep me, & us.   may all Glory be Thine, Amen. 

Mon. Mar. 28. 1955./ 2. egg today./ Well I did half the wash & Elbert washed his sleepers pillow cover & his kercheifs & socks & now they are all dried except the rags & part of them are dried.   I’m tired, but not as much as other times    my bowels didn’t move as usual & so have pains but Jesus has taken care of me & given me strength & He has taken care of Elbert also,    he has been to Huron   bought fish & boiling meat & broccolie & come home & cooked dinner, dressed fish, & washed his cloghes & he carried water  Kept the fire & he’s so tired tonight,    God save his soul & heal him in Jesus I ask, I believe, Thou will, Amen.   Elbert mailed letters to Audrey.   I thank & Praise Thee, Glory Hallelujah.   Sun shone all day, hardly any wind, snow most gone

Tue. Mar. 29. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Been a great day   Elbert went to Huron & got some grain for hens & a piece of pickled meat & we had potatoes & cold fish for dinner & hot potatoes, bread & tea,   he didn’t get home untill 11-30-p-m    Eva, Marry, Ann & Joe & Katherine came in & we had quite visit,   I’m glad I’m not in it, the fuss between the Ministers & members of the Church,    I detest arguments.   Why don’t they take it to God in prayer, God help them I ask.

Tue. Mar. 29.1955./ [page] 3335 [out of sequence, should be 3325] /2. eggs this day./We gave them noodles & pickles & hot tea & a piece of fish, apiece, & crackers & then they went home again.   I was glad to see them & they said they would be back soon again.    God help them as Thou see they need.    I Praise Thee Jesus.   Teach me Thy Will & Way    It’s been a nice day hot White Sun & not much wind    it was N. little West & quite cold,    snow has melted quite fast to day, over half gone.  I Praise Thee Jesus I love Thee & want to do Thy Will.   Now we are listening to Rev. Buser a good sermon tonight.

Wed. Mar. 30. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Well, it’s been a beautiful day nice sun   N. breeze not very cold, Elbert’s Knee is bad all day,   but he raised the tree up a little poor old tree,    I pray God will help it to stand & stay this time.    I cleaned the floor & took care of beds & rooms & cut out sleeper jacket for Elbert & he needs it.    I thank Thee Jesus for all things     we received letter from Mrs. Rev. Dear & Wings of healing & they sent cemry[?] pictures they took there in calcuta Inda.   Well I darned 3 prs. socks, bad ones, big holes tire me so.    I also sent a letter to Waytt with 6.00 in it   hope they get it safe,   this letter is asking for Easter money for foof for the poor in Inda.   Oh God bless there efforts & give Dr. Wyatt strength & courage   We do thank Thee for all the things he’s trying to get done with so little help,   How I wish I could help, but I can only pray & send what money I can,    I need more & a stronger faith & power,    I do thank & Praise Thee Jesus from the very bottom of my heart.    I praise Thee for all things. Amen.   Ernie stopped & got his little magazines last night & his mother went on after the milk,   he brought Elberts sheets.  

Thurs. Mar. 31. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Well I baked 2 tins of bread & hope it will be good,   Elbert got up & emptied can twice    I sure was sick both ways & bowels moved twice today    I Praise God from whom all blessing flow,   Glory Glory Hallelujah.    Received letter from Insez today,   they are all well as usual.    I’ll be glad when I am well again    I Praise Thee Jesus. & trust all things will be His Glory    Elbert went to Huron & got rope from fisherman & tackle & few things to eat.   he has got the evergreen up again, has got to fix the root & put dirt on it’s

Fri. April 1. 1955./[page] 3336./  2. eggs this day/He has worked hard & is very tired tonight    he said Mrs Sehrem would call & leave a look for us to read    old peoples homes in Florida & New Mexico    Elbert talks a lot to her & tells her a lot about me,   she stopped this evening but didn’t bring the book, she & Elbert exchanged looks & she said I looked good to her,   well neither Know my condition but Jesus Knows,   Elbert would like to get out of doing anything in the house & I am sorry I can’t do it all but, he would fiind it would be just as hard & maybe worse,   they always think they Know,    but, when he was away to work I did many things to take my strength & did his washing on the board as long as I could & then he decide to take his away to be washed,    we go half on all things, so I pay half the bills.   I pay all the coal, gas, insurance & taxes & he had to get L. Plates for car a new grate for stone & a pr. new shoes & by the eats, he does most the eating    he got the dinner & supper & acted as if it was to much to give me a little, sort of edgy,   he ate his & after awhile he boiled two eggs for me   I ate them & some bread & a piece of peach, some caned ones Eva brought.   & I washed up all the dishes.    I cleaned up the news papers off the floor & wipe it in several spots & made bath beds & cleaned the corner where slop pail sets.    I was out doors once yesterday long enough to take clothes off the line & today I went as far aas the pump & I did try to flip a few pieces of chips & bark off the lillies    Elbert put alot in Wheel barrow & took to rubash pile to burn he brought the concreate blocks from ever-green tree, to pile in back yard.   Sun was hot & the N. Wind cool, it change to South & has been a weather breeder, rather warm,   I was out with out a jacket & didn’t feel cold.    Received  card from Audrey, she ask us down to Sun. dinner on April, 10,   they don’t seem to believe I can’t go in this condition.   My bowels have been quite loose for a couplle of days,    I’m sorry I have to ask Elbert to empty the can, he’s done it all winter    hope I’ll be able to do it before much longer.   I thank Thee Jesus for the strength of today & Praise Thee for all things great or small, Glory to Thy Name. 

Sat. April. 2. 1955./ Page 3337/ 1. egg today./ I washed my rags & old dress & got them all dry, except rags & the top of my corset    Elbert went to Huron    he was so agavated & felt ornery all day,   he’s so tired & he looks tired all out     & he’s gone to bed.    I’m tired & my right side is paining me again tonight    it pained me untill almost all night & untill most daylight while I prayed     & I had just as I’d got to sleep,    Elbert wake me & said he was going to Huron,  it was 10-a-m. & he didn’t get back untill 9-p-m. & he’s been so cranky, I’m wondering.   He has a guilty look    He saw 2 flocks of ducks, before dark going N. West.    We have had N. East wind all day.   Elbert hung out part of the cloths & they dried good.   Well, I didn’t get any sewing done today.   I do Praise Thee Jesus for all things & I’m trusting in Thee for this Healing.   Helen Sarr came to see if Ernie was here    I don’t know if she found him.

Sun. April 3. 1955/ 1. eggs today./ I sent Audrey a card Fri. card. & I received letter from Katherine saying she mailed the slips for Jan. & Feb & the slip & money for Mar. to Mrs. Weber.   & she was going with Joe to an auction sale & missed post man so would mail her letter      then I received card from Digest saying Miss Mc. Govern had paid for the Digest for me.    & I got De.Haan’s little book also & a card Fri. from Audrey.   & I sent her one Fri.   Well, it has been a great day;   Mr. & Mrs. Weber came in & spent an hour or so,    I gave Sister Dear 13. dollars, my tenth for Jan & Feb. & she didn’t turn in only 6.00 of it.   I pray God will help them to be honest since they claim to be God’s Ministers,   Well, I trust God will in Jesus Name bring all things to light & that He will give us minister that will do His will in His ways & soon.    We had a good visit & they went home feeling better satisfied.    I don’t know if it’s Mr. Weber’s mother or grandmother that lives with them,   but, she will be 100 yrs. old in July,   they say she get around & does little odd jobs. every day.    After they went Elbert made some hot tea & it was most ready to pour when Frank Bonney Ruby & there youngest son came in     & Frank brought us fresh pork, he got of a man he works for, now & again,    They told us Audrey has been laid off & all the others that work with her in the shop where she sews, on mens clothing.    Ruby met Audrey in dime store & they visited.    She said Pearl shivers & shakes just terrible,    she’s been laid off from her job

Sun. April. 3. 1955./ page 3338./1. egg this day./ Elsie work at the school cafiteria & I never knew Phylis was (not all there)  that’s Elsies daughter & she’s married to a young man by the name of Smith    & they live in a trailer on the Wheeler place.    Every one sent things for a baby & she hasn’t had a baby yet    Ruby says they sent all the things back to those who sent them.   They stayed an hour or so & had to fix the pan under the car after they got started & just off our drive a little,   they wired it up & went on again.   They have 6. or 8. fence posts, they split for us & are plannning on bringing them & doing a little work lifting up the house & leveling it up    We had supper & listened to Rev. Buser for 1. hr.    today is palm Sun. & cummunion Sun.     Armond’s little girl was sick & so Clara didn’t come     little boy, O.K. & so is Evylin & her families & Francis & her family.   Elbert’s in bed & I wish I was.   I Praise Thee Jesus, Pure & Holy

Mon. April 4. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ Well I felt bad all night but Jesus heard my cry & releaved me before I got up,    I didn’t feel like doing ay work,    but, we ate & then I made Elbert a new sleeper Jacket & put the bottons & wholes & so finished it so he has it to sleep in tonight,    he put it on & it’s O.K.    I had to use 4 pieces in each sleeve & 3. pieces in the piece that faces each side of the front & I use a piece of mash bag I had made into a handkercheif,    but, used it & 2 other pieces for yoke in the back & I just put a binding a-round the neck,    I had to make it shorter than old one couple of inches but it will be lots more comfortable than the old one,    they strained it all to pieces at Huron laudry,    I feceived the little work basket book, that Audrey sent for, for me.    She must have got my card today.   & I have several to answer    got to do it soon.    It’s been a nice day   little more hazy but nice sun   & it was a real beautiful day, Sun.    I thank Thee God of Love & Mercy, in Jesus Name for Thy tender mercy & care,   I thank Thee for all things great & small & pray for all of Thine,   I know not who they are, but Thou Knowest. Amen.

Tue. April 5. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ Been a partly gray day.   been hot 70 degrees.   We received letter from Audrey & a not from Fred Kendall saying his mom & dad had been dead a couple of yrs. now.   he didn’t say anything about Edd.   queer, but maybe he’s the only one left.    Well, I been sick all day    to much sewing Mon.   Audrey didn’t work,   she says all March.   she wishes she could be working.   Well, I’m Praising Jesus forever Amen

Tue. Mar. 5. 1955./ Page. 3339./ 1. eggs this day./ It’s been a nice day, not much breeze.    A car stopped & honked 3. times & I went to the door & they waved to me  & went on    I don’t know who it was,    they had to wait at the rail road crossing,    they might have come in for a few seconds,   Well, I thank Thee Jesus & hope they let me Know by & by.   I praise Thee Lord God of Hosts & may all Glory Honour be Thine for ever & ever, Hallelujah Amen.

Wed. Mar. 6. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Well, it’s been a fine day,   partly cloudy & a strong puffy wind  quite warm but a raw N. East wind, hot white sun.   Elbert went to Vermilion & got the groceries, 22.21, & then he bought 2X 6 & pressed board 2.___ & 1.00 gas & oil 93 cents.    I cooked the dinner & supper today with a lot of effort & washed & scoured dishes twice. today.    Elbert brought his 2. heavy under suits & 3 shirts back wet from the laudry    & they looked as if they had been soaked in suds & wrong out & they were more dirty than when he took them so he put them in hot suds & rubbed them on the wash board   sudsed & wrinse & hung them out on the line & they were almost dry at 5-p-m,    the wind whipped them so hard    I had him bring them in,   the wire loop the cloths line was fastened to broke & let his blanket to the ground, so I took it & his night cloths down & brought them in & hung mine out for a half hour or so,   & then got them in    I went to the mail box & but no mail today.   My bowels were so bad didn’t move Tue & I had a hard time with them today but they moved & I felt sick all day.   couldn’t work Tue. or today.    I Praise God in Jesus Name   He helped them & me today & took care of Elbert.    They are having such heavy snow storms & tornadoes & wind storms in Kansas Texas & Carlina has the worse fire they have ever had.    it started raining this after noon & putting out the fire, the ice has pilled up at the Falls & in the river & spoilt lots of the cottages along the river.    The bible says the men of this world will try to rule it,    but, God will rule it in spite of all there efforts & the have a weapon that can wipe out a whole fleet of air planes.    Jesus help me & keep me & turn my brothers, sisters, sister-in-laws, nephews, neices & all my cousins to Thee through some of Thine    I thank Thee & Praise Thee.   & may all Glory be Thine forever & ever, Amen.   God of Hosts, help all of Thine in Jesus Name I ask, God be Blessed for ever, help me to Praise Thee in spirit.

Thurs. April. 7. 1955./ page. 3340./ 1. eggs today./ Been another nice day, but lots of sorrows all over the world that side & this, but still people dont look to Jesus as much as they should,    Oh, God help me I pray to do Thy Will & ways in Jesus Name.    I didn’t work today & Elbert hasn’t either he says so tired & he went to bed early & I am going to & pray Thou will give us both strength for another day.    Bessie Senffnth sent me an Easter Card,   it was for us both.    I sent her a birthday card    she had said she’d be 67 in March and on her card she said her mother’s birthday was April 4th. & her Jean’s was April 5.th & she & her parret Samy live alone & she’s glad Spring here again.

Fri. April. 8. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ Elbert finished the fixing on the evergreen today & he’s sure tired,    I swept & wiped up floors & I’m so tired  I’m going to bed with out writing cards again. tonight,    I made a cake this after noon & it’s a big job today & think of my making 4 or 5 cakes in a day beside the 100 & 1 other things I did,    well, I’m glad I can do a little,    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Holy Name,   He takes care of me & us.   He died for me & for all Who Will except Him.   Been partly cloudy & quite a cold breeze & South west.    I haven’t been able to rub my clothes out, all week.

Sat. April.9. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Well, once more thought I couldn’t,   but, I washed rags & nose rags 3. towels  8 or so wash rags,    I’ll have 2. prs. stocking  shirt 2 peticoats 2. dresses & night gown for Mon.    Elbert has a few pieces,    they don’t wash them clean at the laundry,   it’s terrible, so I don’t like to have them washed there,   might get some decease.   Been a fine day, hot sun, breeze a little cool not bad.    My right leg hurts me, nerve jerks so it almost lets me down.   Jesus is able & I trust He will fix it,   the legements around my arms in the back to feel as if they had been strained bad & my back bone as if it had been twisted makes me feel sick & I don’t like the sound of the remarks,    God help me I have to sleep some.    Elbert went to Huron & got some fish & we had part of them for supper.    I Praise Thee Jesus Thou has promised never to leave me alone   Glory Hallelujah,   I love Thee & Praise Thee Jesus, always. 

Sun. April 10. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Well, I saw Nelson one night last week & said to Elbert maybe he was sick & today Nellie, Ella Jane, Bonita & her 3 children come in & said Nelson had been in the hospital, cold on his lungs he’s as frisky as usual today,   they came in as though there hadn’t been anything wrong & didn’t make any apoligies    they had been over to New London   Johny Marcie & there children were there,   they were tired & they didn’t stay

Sun. April. 10. 1955./ [no page number, would be 3341]/ 2. eggs this day./very long, they came with an excuse   they have 7 baby chicks, they wondered if we would want them,    I said if Elbert would want to take care of them, but I couldn’t   We’ll have to buy feed to;   I wish we could get a few more about the same age, might as well feed 50 as 7    Well, they came in all decked out in there Easter outfits & boquets of carnations & ribbons pined on them,  no they didn’t even bring us & Easter gift,   they did as I had dreamed,   walked in as though nothing had ever happened   still hoping to get the things they want,    they remind you, of a horse that would like to trample you   May God help us,   I ask, in Jesus Name Amen.   It’s been a beautiful day   warm & hot sun not much breeze.    Jesus Keep me ever close to Thee, I thank Thee.

Mon. April 11. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ Well, I didn’t work today    Elbert went to Huron   got a big mess of catfish & 6 pike & he cleaned all & gave Clayton Brode the pike, Clayton gave Elbert a small pail of fertilizer    We had fish for supper & there’s enough for tomorrow,    I ground fresh vegetables & made chow,   I didn’t have the carrots to put in &. ony 1. onion & 1. small pepper,   but it’s good.    Nellie & the children & Bonita came & brought the chickens,   now that’s another job for Elbert    he will have to make some sort of box to keep them in & a wire crate for them to get on the ground    they are 2 weeks old now.    Been a nice day only cloudy & tonight its been trying to rain    I pray it will give us 3 tubs, the barrel & several buckets full    we need it bad.    Well we received letter from Audrey & receipt from Wyatts & I’m to all in to do any more letters tonight    I wrote 8 letters & 1. card last night, Miss Eleanor Clark, Sister Audrey Carlisle, Mrs. Cooly, Mrs Keegan, Katherine Haslet, Mrs. Goll, Miss. Mc.Govern, ____ & a card to Fred Kendall to thank him, for letting me know that his mother & father had passed on, he said about 2. yrs. ago.    I can’t remember who the other letter went to.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things & ask to praise Thee in spririt,   I’d be so happy & thank Thee so much, Amen. 

Tue. April 12. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ Elbert went to Huron   took back the rope & tackles & got his pants he had cleaned & got a piece of bacon,    he’s been trying to fix a crate (wire screen) for little chicks & a box    he feels so punk, he can’t seem to think but he has it most done & tomorrow is Wed.    I ought to wash, but we want to go to Lorain one day, if we can this week.  Receive card from Audrey & receipt from Wyatt & I thank & Praise God for all any & our blessing Amen.

Tue. April. 12. 1955./ Page. 3342./ __ eggs today./ We received our checks Tue. 12. & I do thank & praise the Lord for them.    I gave Elbert 20.00 of mine, he got his social S. check the 5th & says he spent all but 18.00 of it, he’ll be broke before May. 4.   Well he got old age pension 13.00 When I get my old age pension,    well it was partly cloudy & quite warm today   N. east breeze & an icy chill in it,    flowers are trying to come but its so cold at night they had quite a snow storm Mon & a lot of rain I can’t remember if it was Arazona or where    It’s hard now with no wash water & going to be terrible by & by.   Oh God I thank & praise Thee for all things & trust Jesus will help me to Know what to be doing. Amen. 

Wed. April 13. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ I feel as if Im getting to much dope a-gain & wish I had some one true to help me,    It tastes like soda in the milk & Elbert says in a flurry   it can’t be soda    they wouldn’t put it in the milk.  God knows & I’m still hoping & trusting he will help me find out & that he will get me free in some way for I Know He can.   It’s so terrible & I feel so worn out most of the time.    Not a soul    I can trust near by.   Been partly cloudy & gave us one shower hope it will rain hard & wash the roofs,    We need the water so bad.   Received no mail of importance today.   I was out to toilet & in back yard today.   Ernie & Dolly came for golden bells & what ever they could get in flowers for school    I don’t have very many any more   few voilets, mertyle, not many daffodills or Narcisis    they were happy with what they got,   if only they don’t come back & get the rest of my daffies narcisis & so forth I’ll be glad.    I do enjoy the flowers.    I cleaned the bird & then took care of the rooms but felt to punk to sew or to wash.    We hope to go to Lorain Fri. if all goes well. Still cloudy out hope it will rain.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray for help in Thy Holy Name, Amen. 

Thurs. April 14. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Well, I didn’t get up untill noon & then help get dinner,   Elbert worked on the big chair,    I’ll be a happy as he will when it’s done.    I’ve felt so bum today & the least little work makes me sweat like rain & Praise the Lord it has rained & Elbert filled the tubs crocks & buckets & now the barrel is filled & he has covered it & put the troughs on to let the rest go down hill    Wishe we could save it.    Well we thank God for what we have,   & at 10-p-m. it’s getting colder   hope it don’t freeze.    We still have little fire    Oh God, how much I thank Thee for our many blessings. Amen.

Fri. April 15. 1955/ Page. 3343./ 2 eggs today./ Been mostly cloudy today   Wind mostly west & N. west & Elbert went to Huron & paid 1.00 for fish,   he got cube steaks & he cooked dinner & we had the fish for supper.   I haven’t done much today, wasn’t out doors today.  turned cool before dark last night & it got quiet cool before morning & has been cool all day.    Received note from Mrs. Lulu C. Rote Sandusky Ohio,   I owe her a letter.    She’s been taking care of a little girl for couple of weeks.   Said she’d love to come over but hasn’t a way to come.    I’ll try to write a few lines soon,   I’m feeling so weak & miserable.    I thank God in Jesus Name for taking, care of both of us, & for His love & mercy & pray He will save Elbert’s soul & the rest of the family.   I thank Thee & Praise Thee Jesus & pray Thou will Keep me & those of Thine Very close to Thee,   May all Praise & Glory & Honour be Thine Amen.    I haven’t done much today & Poor Elbert, says he’s so tired to night & I know how tired he feels.    I feel that way so much of late.    I thank Thee Jesus for the water  3 tubs & a barrel 2. crocks (12) gal. a little bath pan a Kettle & several buckets full.   It is star light tonight & quite cool out side & every thing trying to grow   We had a big mess of greens, they were so tender & good,    We have had 2. meals & enough for another.   & Elbert got oysters today & boiling meat & meat is done.   

Sat. April. 16. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ Well, I did my wash & Elbert did a few of his & the sun was hot & breeze from the south & the clothes sure dried.    I got my 2. dress washed & ironed & my 2. peticoats also, & pillow slip & towels & rags & ELbert helped carry water wring the heavy pieces I even got my night gown washed & dried,   Elbert made Oyster stew for supper for supper   I darned 2. prs. of his socks & now all rags & all things put away I wrote just a card, to Sister Rotes & wish I had all the others wrote.   & no cards from Katherine or Eva all the week.   My throat aches since yesterday as if I were going to cry & greive over something,    I pray, Dear Heavenly Father all is well & Thou will help me do Thy Will, in Jesus Name Amen.    Now Thou Knowest how I’d like to be free to go & worship in church & I pray Thou will cleanss the church.   It’s not as cold as last night but it’s cool nights.   No mail.  

Sun. April 17. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ We have listened to sermons today & to Wyatt & a letter from His wife & the great mircles that have been happening since they have gone back to Africa,    the greatest thing that has come to them   God came into there room & the light was so strong & bright they were gripped untill they spoke & she had discovered he was not in bed as she rose & stood

Sun. April 17. 1955/ Page. 3344./ 2. eggs this day./ beside Him at the window he could hardly talk to her, for God had been talking to him telling him all, these things will come to pass    I have been telling & showing you.   Oh God, help me to do Thy biddings, help me, I ask & pray.   Mr. & Mrs. Weber came in for a little while this after-noon   I gave them (6.00 my tenth)   I haven’t signed a card & don’t belong there & I went back to Vermilion & they have changed some of there methods so I didn’t feel the power of God there any more & sort of alone.    Weber & I had a good visit    she took a few of my outside plants home, to put in her garden.    I though I’d ask her about the folks from Sandusky, but some how didn’t hope to hear from them tomorrow & Elbert wants to go to Lorain in morning.    I sure dread it,  but since it must be done guess I’ll try   Webers, brought us eggs & hamberg & it was sure good   our boiling meat, spoilt & a little of the rice & broth,    I wish I had eaten a little more of the rice    I could with out any, trouble but thought we’d eat it for our dinner, but it had started to spoil.   Mrs. Weber prayed for me & I feel better    hope she comes again so we can keep in contack.   Was a wonderful day, after the thunder-lightening & hail last night it sure did pour down hail stones & rain     the thunder was ruff,  but lightening didn’t crack, but was strong & so bright,     Weber’s said they tried to catch some to use & it was full of dirt;    It truly was a beautiful day.   I thank & praise Thee Jesus & still hope to be strong & do Thy Will Amen. 

Mon. April 18. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Elbert went to Lorain & bought a pr of shoes $22.61     now he says he only has 5.00 left.    I gave him 20.00 & he had 18.00    Oh Well I don’t know & so he got back safe & I’m glad    the fellow said these shoes should last him 3. yrs.    they look like good leather & well made.    He went up & see Audrey & had cup of coffee with her,    she had out a big washing, has to hang it on a roof    Elbert said she had 3 lines of bed spreads blankets, jackets, rugs & soforth & she said she has to go to work in the morning    her back has been troubling her since she washed the windows.    Well I hung my bedding out & turn mattress over & aired his bed & made up both beds & helped get the supper & did the dishes & after he got rested a little     we dug a few greens & I looked at the trees here & there & then I washed greens & got them on to cook,   but we’ll have to have them tomorrow,    We had potatoes, cube steaks & 

Mon. April 18. 1955./ Page. 3345./ 2. eggs this day./ tomatoes bread & hot tea for supper.   No mail.   Where are the Sandusky girls I do wonder.    God has shone His golden sunlight on me so strong this week & I feel He is with me, that He will be coming before we Know it.    Last night it was starlight untill after 2-a-m & then clouded up & was cool untill 10-a-m.    Elbert left at 9-a-m. & got back 10 or 12 minutes to 2. p-m & he’s so tired & said he was so tired    When he got to Lorain he could hardly navagate & he’ll be tired for several days, for he’s not use to walking any more,   he’s gone to bed,   I pray God will help him to feel better than he expects to be in the morning.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus.   & Pray Thou will reveal unto me.  the things I ought to Know & to do. Amen.   The white & blue voilets and the Myrtle are in bloom & looks like a blue carpet so pretty, the golden bells & white narcisis, yellow dafodils & Japanesse fire bush   it is firy red.  & very pretty & the plumb brush, pears & apples are in bud.   Lots of things are gone & a lot of the folks & we are to feeble to do very much. 

Tue. April 19. 1955./ 2. egg today./ Been a nice day, partly cloudy & wind quite & puffy untill evening it sure thundered & lightened & poured rain after midnight,    but I didn’t hear any hail,   it lasted untill daylight & it clouded up & rained, a little be-fore dark & it came from N. east & had little clear ice in it,    every things so green & trees in bloom, but I’d like to be doing more for the Lord & helping here in His work.    I’ve been feeling so bad for a few days again & so terribly weak in body & legs & arms.    Elbert hasn’t felt very good   took a lot of his strength to go to Lorain & back,   he thought he’d go to Huron today, then changed his mind & thinks he’ll go in the morning & get fish & Call Sandusky Girls & see whats wrong;    He put another piece of linolem on the chair,   that the seat tore out,   & he made a window frame for basement window to put screen on.    & he fixed hen coop window.   he’s extra tired & I pray Good will in Jesus Name help. 

Wed April 20. 1955./ 2. eggs today/ Been a very nice day,   Wind was rather puffy & Elbert went to Huron   he couldn’t get fish so he got meat      tonight the wind blew hard & things went flying over the 

Wed. April. 20. 1955./ 2. eggs this day./ hill & it rained in sheets & several times then cleared off & turned just a little coolr, tonight, some how   I couldn’t work so far this throat has ached as if I were going to cry & I did cry last night,      but thus far,I don’t know what’s wrong.  To night a little bird, a light slate color on it’s breast flitted up & down on the east window pane untill we saw it, it attracted our attention then Elbert went out & it dropped out of sight ((a fore runner of death)) so that’s why my throat has been aching so hard, but I don’t Know who it will be.    Frank Bonney isn’t very well, nor Ruby & Johny Harnish isn’t very well.    Elbert isn’t, either.    Well, I pray God’s will be done but, I hope they will be ready to meet Jesus, Oh help me to do Thy Will & ways, reveal to me I pray.    Elbert called Sandusky Girls & they haven’t been feeling able to even write a card to us.    I pray from the depth of my soul Thou will give them faith & courage to trust & & believe & if we all trust & believe God will answer prayer.    I received card from Mrs. Goll Tue, saying Miss Clark had come home to stay & felt so tired out,   she’s alin.   Oh God, help us & Keep us close to Thee, Thou are worthy of all Praise, Glory & Honour forever & ever Amen.  

Thurs. April 21. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Well, it rained a light shower this morning, been partly cloudy & strong puffy S. & S. west wind all day.    Rev. Mrs. Deer was here today, brought grape juice & crackers & had communion with me & she brought 4 oranges & a can of peaches & box of crackers & visited a little while & then went ,   she came back after she got to her car & wanted to know, if she came for us some day,   if we’d go for a ride, I’ve said so many times, I can’t go in my condition    Ella Jane’s 36. yrs. old    God Knows I don’t tell lies  not any kind of lies.    I pray God will Keep them close & help them to do His will.   now & ever    We received card from Audrey, she’s been working some   We received Farm magizine, I think Miss Mc.Govern sent it

Fri. April. 22. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Well, it’s been a great day,   a beautiful summer day,   I washed & it dried out side & Elbert went to Huron he bought catfish cleaned them I salted them & then set down & tried to crochet a new edge for hand kercheif then Katherine & Eva & 

Fri. April. 22. 1955./ Page. 3347./ 2. eggs this day./ & Marry Ann & they stayed for supper & enjoyed the fish supper    We had a good visit & pray before they went home    I pray God will bless them & help them to pray more often & trust Thee more fully   strengthen our faith    Jesus & help us to be able to do all thing through Thee,    I thank & Praise Thee now & ever more   Oh God;   We are both very tired & I pray for strength both phyically & spiritualy.   Wind was North & went south after dinner. 

Sat. April. 23. 1945./ 1. eggs today/ It’s been partly cloudy the air is very damp, N. east wind.   No mail today and Elbert’s back has been so bad,   I am so sorry for I’ve been in that condition a lot of times.   but I’m hoping trusting God will open his spiritual mind & help him to turn about  face & be happy in Jesus, now & ever more;   I swept & wiped up floors & help with meals.& am tired      I have dishes all done  read & studied the bible for a while     & now I’m going to bed hoping I’ll soon be able to get up & do things again, for Jesus & my self.    I Praise Thee Jesus,   I Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost, Amen. 

Sun. April. 24. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ No one came in today & it rain & lightened & thunder & then cleared & was partly cloudy & rained again some, late this after noon     & radio says they think there might be a tornado at Cleveland or near by,    it’s been a beautiful day,   puffy wind at times.   Well, radio just said there wouldn’t be any tornado,   I thank God & Praise His Holy Name, for all things.    Elberts had head ach all day & I believe it’s a cold, for my head has been aching the same way.    We have a little fire yet   he must have a cold for he had it to hot for comfort when I got up, I open my bed-room window & let some fresh air in & it was sure fresh. 

Mon. April 25. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Well, Elbert went to Huron & got a big mess of fish & I baked 4 tins of bread biscuits & 2 small loaves     & I partly cleaned top of stove    it was so covered with greese.it was most ready to float.    I took care of the beds & rooms & washed up all the dishes pots bottles & pans & now I’ll read & go to bed    Elbert got up an hour early & so he’s tired,    he got the clock turned ahead some how.   Been a rainy day in showers, all day, last night & tonight.  & lots cooler tonight,   no mail worth while today.    Wish we, could give the girls some fish;   Oh God of Love & Mercy help us to live for Thee & teach us Thy ways, I thank & Praise Thee for taking care of us but I want to do more for Thee   I Praise, Thee for all things, now & forever more, & Bless Thee & Honour Thee, Amen.

Tue. April. 26. 1955./ Page. 3348./ 1. eggs today./ Been a cloudy day with the sun peeping through for only a few seconds at a time, N. east wind,      it showered all night & part of the morning & it’s been cool,     we’ve had fire to Keep out the damp chilly air,   the water’s running through the basment like a river.    I haven’t felt able to work all day,   got those terrible pains under my finger nails.   & hands ach,   feels unbearable    feels the same as when I stick a needle under my finger nail only it’s under thumbs & fingers,    I pray Lord God of Hosts for help, in Jesus Name,   my rectum is so sore & feel as if it had been streched as far as it could be & my bowels was hard to move & my privates felt as if some hard thing had been shoved up between me & made me sore & as if they had put something to big in me & made me feel sore & lame & even I been men-strating & full of such kind of pains & my backbone “or vertabras” are out of place & cause me such pain.    God Knows & sees & hears & I trust Him to take care of this before long,    He answers many of my prayers & I believe He will answer this one,    I Praise Him for His help & for His Love & Care for me & pray He will help in His own Way.    Received letter from Sister Audrey, she’s working 8. hrs. per day.  again,   was off work 6 weeks, says her shoulders are so tired at night ,   men’s coats are so heavy to sew on & she’s been doing the samples ” they like her work”    Well, it’s been a nice day even though it’s been cool, apple trees are so full of blossoms & part of them laying half way down on the ground.    I thank Thee Jesus & praise Thee for all things.    Helen was here to ask us to look after the Child-ren mornings to see if they get off to school on time    Rue went to the hospital today,   his heart is enlarged & he’s feeling so bad & Helen dreads leaving the 2 children with Know one to look after them, so she wanted Elbert to drive down to see if they get up & off on the Buss for school in time.   so we said we’d look after them   God help them to get up & ready on time. 

Wed. April. 27. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Well, Elbert went down to Sarr’s in the car,   blew horn & both children said they were ready for school,    so, he came back, & tonight we both went down for we didn’t see Helens car, but she was there & had drove down to unload coal & was going to some boy scout meetings up near Berlin Hights,  she came back before dark.   Elbert will go again in a.m. to see if the children get ready for school

Wed. April. 27. 1955./ Page. 3349./ 2. eggs this day./ Helen said Rue would be home tomorrow,   he has enlarged heart & they just gave him pills     Frank died with enlarged heart.    We were glad they were all right & so we came home    Elbert drove to highway  looked at the lake, it was real calm    he wants to go for fish in a.m.   I gave Helen 3. hot fish right out fry pan last night;   then we came home again. Dolly & Ernie picked a few of there voilets & gave them to me & showed me there report card that had real good marks,   they like me & I’m glad for it’s better that way.     Sorry about Rue, but, there are some who just go wrong.   I’ve felt so bad today.   Had queer dream & so real & so clear.   seemed I got a ride with someone to a little place where they ate in one room   drank in another & I’m glad I didn’t know what went on in the rest of the rooms    the person I rode with went & left me, so I waited for another chance for a ride & Martha came in her car & Audrey in a car, some one bumped Martha’s car & it was taped up sidewise on 2 wheels sort of tetering & they both came out & pushed it on all 4 wheels     Martha got in & Audrey got in her car & I had walked a-crossed the road & Martha passed me      then I ask Audrey if I could ride & she said sure get in,      I did & laid down on back seat she said she though I was going with Martha.    I was thinking about Elbert, for it seemed I was going to try to meet him at the loop in Lorain & I’d be late now,     she took me to the loop & went away & Elbert was walking up & down the curb crying      & he was so glad when I walked to him & said, I’m sorry I was so late      but had a trick pulled on me & he said I was so worried for fear something had happened to you     & I didn’t know how to find you      & there is a man here waiting to take us right to our road,      he took me over to man’s car & introduced us & we got in      & he brought us clear home & he told us his trouble & we helped him & Mr. & Mrs. Yance,    it was something about there homes & being evicked.  I do Praise God for all we have for it’s through Him we have anything at all.   Received nice letter from Sister Cooley, she says she will wash anything I send to her by Eva, Praise God these women have been so kind to me     I pray God will give them 4 fold what they have given to us.

Thurs. April. 28. 1955./ Page. 3340 [should be 3350]/ 2. eggs today./ Frank Babcock would be 73. yrs. old today.   & he has been gone 22. yrs. this last Feb. 19th.  he was 3. yrs. older than I,   it’s along time.    Received nice letter from Mrs. Cooly, Wed. Elbert went to Huron & got good mess of catfish, had to pay for them. 6 lbs. 80 cents.    I did my washing & he washed out his sleepers & shirts    I did his light pieces Kercheifs & socks   & we got them all dried,    I dried my little rags over fire.    & I’m tired,    I got the Magnafing glasses today & got them ready to send back   not strong enough.    We got Dehaans book & the little booklet they send once a mo.    Been a beautiful day, N. east wind or breeze & hot sun, but, white. I Praise Thee Jesus & thank Thee for all our blessings.   I praise Thee Jesus & love The  Keep me Close to Thee. Amen. 

Fri. April. 28. 1955/ 2. eggs today./ Well I fix my dress over & hope it’s O.K.    I wrote a note to Marry Vedowich & sent her a dollar.    & I wrote a card to Audrey & sent the M. glasses back for stronger lens & Elbert got the piece of old floor covering cut & put on stair landing    it’s so hard for him to do such things any more,   he opened windows in basement & he went to Vermilion & got a little scratch grain for hens & little chicks & he got a mash bag for 10 cents & I have 4 or 5 now to wash.    they have such a lot of coloring in them it’s hard to scrub it off.    Been a fine day,   We hung night cloths out & aired them today.    I feel like a ton of lead & so tired & Elbert says he feels the same way,    he saw & talked to Miss. Clark in Vermilion today,   her brother’s had another heart attack & she was so worried    Elbert said she didn’t seem like herself.   Eleanor has been sick & she went to Cleveland to see her & said she was no worse off than she was,   so she came home again .   & says she’s tired out.   she’s older than I by few yrs, so I recken she’s tired.   warm with cool breeze N. east.    I pray God will help her get her rest for what she has yet to do.   I Praise Father, Son, & Holy Ghost Amen.  

Sat. April 30. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ Well, I got my dress to big in the neck so now I’ll have to set in a little yoke    I can’t seem to keep my head level & think anymore but it isn’t spoilt anyway & I’ll get it fixed some how. I went out side & helped Elbert trim deutzia bush & the ramblers on South end of house & if it’s nice Mon we hope to get some more done    Elbert cut the grass around back of house & put it in the hens park,   my feet have pained me so bad all day,    we aired our bedding & made the bed & I should have swept, but didn’t,   We are living on all

Sat. April. 30. 1955./ Page 3341./ 1. eggs this day./vegetables    my stomach don’t like it.   but there’s 4 days be fore Elbert gets his check & so we have to wait, unless he gets some fish Mon. & runs in debt for them;   he’s in bed & I wish I was    I feel so tired.   I thank Thee Jesus for my healings & for this one & pray for All of Thine & that we may both be Thine & my Sisters & brothers nephews & neices & Cousins & all there families.    I thank Thee & Praise Thee forever & ever Blessed & Holy Amen.   It’s been a beautiful day hot, white, sun N. east breeze.

Sun. May. 1. 1955/ 1. eggs today./ Uncle Will’s birth day,   he would be 101 yrs. old today & Aunt Edith would be 105. yrs. old last Sept.   time is flying, brother would be 69.   Georgie would be 70 August 16. 1955.    Nellie, Ella Jane, Bonita & her 3 children came in late this after noon for half-hour or so    they didn’t come in the house,    Elbert & I were out in the yard looking at the strawberry blossoms & voilets & Myrtle, flowering current, it’s so fragrant & spicy    you can smell it all over the yard,    so they were hungry & they went on there way    there had been to Norwalk to visit,   they are trying to win back my good gracies, with out even apoligizing,    they act as if they owned the place,   so bold,    Well, I pray God will interced & Keep me close To Him;  I thank & Praise Him for all things & for removing so many achs & pains & for taking the pain from Elbert’s Knee. & hope He will convert him & heal him that we may work for His good & Glory.   I love Thee & Praise Thee Jesus.   Been a beautiful day,   a little N. east breeze untill late & then it died out & sun was hot. lots of wind scuds & things are getting worse fast. in high place & governments, as God said.    We hear a cock pheasent most every day out by grapes. 

Mon. May. 2. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ Well it’s been a nice day hot sun south breeze & tonight, it’s partly cloudy      didn’t feel like washing so tried to fix neck of my dress.    Miss Mc. Govern has sent me the digest & farm journl,   I wish so much she had-n’t,   I have to write & thank her & Mrs. Rotes sent me a box of scripture cards $1.25 & 5 cents postage;   Hope to hear from Audrey tomorrow.    Ernie & Dolly were here for a few minutes,   she picked voilets & Ernie went on his bick over to Snyders,  they didn’t welcome him   his father shot Snyders dog   he was Killing Rue’s chickens.

Mon. May.2. 1955./ Page. 3342./ 1. eggs today./ Snyders had 2 pups & we see them go past every morn-ing & one morning they had a chicken & other times we see them rolling on dead one’s they had left in John’s field,    they haven’t done anything about it & they Killed 25 or 30 of the cocks Rue raised to sell,   he got 10 or 15.00 apiece for them,    Bill was as nasty talking & as discusting as he always is.   Bill plowed & planted Bessies piece of land “12 acres” across the road on top of the hill & she didn’t know anything about it untill he sold the corn, then she made him pay or go to court, so he paid her, one time not so long ago,   some one tossed a little fox terrier out, here, & it don’t know what we said to it, so it must have belong to foreners,   we fed it untill it got over being lame & Elbert took it to Vermilion in the car & it went to play with some other dogs & Elbert said he couldn’t find it & came home with out it & each time he went back he never saw it,   Well before Elbert lost it, Bill came over one day & said Elinor   I don’t want you to have a dog, you don’t need a dog,   & I said it’s none of your buisness what I have & What would you think if I’d come over to your house & tell you, I didn’t want you to keep a dog? or cow or chicken,   that’s foolish Bill    I’ll do as I please aabout what I have & want & you take care of your affairs,   after the tornado he ask Elbert to help him fix the end of his cow shed & I tried to talk Elbert out of it, for, he had had so two bad sunstrokes & several parcial ones,    but he went & could hardly get home & it cost him lots more than Bill paid him & he never came to see how Elbert was or was getting along & then he ask Elbert several times if he could tie the cow over on the back of my place to feed   at last he told Bill he’d ask me,   I said I’d rather not,    but Elbert said it couldn’t hurt anything,    so Bill tied her over & in a couple of days, “his wife Georgie” came over & said, I suppose you think you will get the cow dung so we wont tie her over here anymore   & I said Bill ask several times, but Keep your cow & cow shit to home.

Tue. May 3. 1955./Page. 3343./ 2. eggs today./ Such people     may God Keep me ever close to Him & rebuke Satin & Keep him far from me,   I Praise Thee Jesus, Oh, how I wish Thou would convert them & help them to live for Thee,    Oh, Jesus, how terribly we need Thee every second of our lives, Amen.  Well M it’s been a fine day.    Mr. Plato was here to all   call on us,   he says he only calls from now on, one a yr.      & he said he’d try to get us a couple rain barrels    he says he don’t have much time any more for he has a funeral most every day    the old folks are leaving & he feels he will be leaving before long. & his face & neck look like if full of little lumps.   Elbert was up in the attic & took down 2 fire clay tile full of soat & such a mess to clean, up      he was angry because I wanted the trap door made secure so I’d Know there was no one up there that could get in-to my room that way      & now I have to find out how they get in any other way      Mon. a.m. the lock or catch on the latch & the paper I stick in the crack of the door was unlocked,   but the bolt was O.K.    now I’m wondering.   We received a letter from Audrey a card in the Morning    Well he’s got trap door done      & next is the old radio      we are going to fix it so I can stow my books in it & then get rid of the little old lounge & one graphone & then his big chair & my rocker seat.   Been terrible hot today.   & wind all dies out at night & gets so cool & weeds are sure growing & lots of them & my hands to bad to hoe.

Wed May 4. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Elbert has felt bad all day    he felt a lot better & went out & spaded a big piece & then he almost cried, he Knee pained him so bad,     I’ve been rubing his hip & back for a week or so   I pray God will turn Him about face & soon    & help me to Know how to win souls for Him,    he took old radio out of the cabinet & is going to try to fix it so I can keep my books & sewing in the top & the few cans of things we use most on bottom shelf      & I got up 9-a-m & did my wash,    Elbert got his check & went to Huron & spent 6.00 & said when he came back that he had spent half of it,    Strong S. wind clothes dried good.    I Praise God for all things.

Thurs. May. 5. 1955./ Page. 3344./ 0 2. eggs today./ Didn’t do any work Today & didn’t get up untill 1-p-m.    I wash all the dishes & cleaned up, but, that all      Elbert has felt so bad all day      but he has tried to fix the old radio so I can put my song books bible & such like in it & my sewing on top shelf      & now he’s trying to fix bottom to put the ketsup & chillie sauce bottles, grape juice, pickles, mustard, jelly & tea, so we don’t have them on the floor    & when I get rid of the lounge & the other phonegraph I’ll have room for the ice box Inez said she was giving & bringing to me. I only got a booklet in the mail,    it was “The march of Faith” from Wyatt’s,     Oh, if only I was able to work, I’d be so happy,   Oh God, fix me so I can do more around here I thank & Praise Thee Jesus strengthen my faith, I pray.  We saw to Malard ducks fly past toward evening & a crane that acted as if the wind was to strong    & he tried 4 times & then came down toward the creek    the ducks were so low to.    Wind has been South & quite strong all day.    Suny mostly.   Wyatt’s book tell of some of the Miracles that’s being done right before there eyes,    I know it’s wonderful, for the Healings have been wonderful that He gave me    Glory to God in the Highest   all Honour & Glory belongest to Thee.

Fri. May. 6. 1955./ 2. eggs today/ We both felt to bad to work & just as we sat down to try a dish of tomatoe soup the Sandusky girls came in & Marry Ann,    I gave Marry Ann the 2 bath towels & wash rags & 2 cakes of toilet soap & the card I didn’t want    & she was the happiest thing you ever saw,    they picked some flowers & visited some    & Eva & Marry Ann layed down & rested a little    Eva cleaned the Church today & Katherine sat in the car & waited    & when she was done the ate there lunch & then came over here,    they said the power lawn mower kicked back & cut off a part of Dears big toe the other day,    & they said Oney gave 60.00 to pay his rent & the church is run the way Oney wants it, & they say there is only 25 or 28 members & so not enough to pay his rent & 50.00 payment on his car & 60. per. month to pay his rent & not any for food & cloths & the members are divided, part for Oney & the rest for God & God said a divided church couldn’t stand,    I pray God will in Jesus Name take a hand & help those of His to rule for Him, Amen,    It’s been a nice day after two very cool nights.    No mail.   I was so glad the girls came in for Elbert has been rather glum, he’s tired like the rest of us & don’t feel like working.    I was out some today.   I thank & Praise Thee for all things. Amen. 

Sat. May. 7. 1955./Page. 3345./ __ eggs today./ Elbert went to Huron    got a little food & got back in time for din-ner he paid for 6 catfish, the little work basket book was all the mail.   I’ve felt to bad to work & I haven’t worked,    the moon was quite bright most of the night & a bad looking storm passed over after midnight    I watched & prayed & had to use can at 4-a-m & Elbert went out & emptied it for me & about 5-a-m I went to sleep & got up 11-a-m- & now it’s been cool & strong wind all day.    We got a light shower about 6-30-p-m.      my, hands & arms have ached all day & feet & legs,    I think I’ll go to bed early    maybe I’ll rest a little anyway    I did put a patch on the right side of Elbert’s night pants.    I saw those big malard ducks go S. east past here today.    I didn’t get March of Fath booklet finished & the girls took it home to read    I pray God will help them a lot by it.    Elbert didn’t get the cabiniet done & so this mess over. Sun.    He’s felt so miserable all day    his Kee’s been paining so bad.

Sun. May. 8. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Well, didn’t get up untill noon & laid down twice before I got dressed & seemed as if I couldn’t but I thanked God for my rest & that He had helped me to get up & I thanked Him for Elbert & all the many things he does & asked Him to save his soul that we might work together & do His will & ways    Oh God I pray for power & that Thou will give it to me in Jesus Name & let me be of service to Thee.    Eva, Marry Ann & a neighbor woman Joe & Katherine brought over a big dinner,,   fried chicken, potatoe salid & two other salids, pie & cake, & we made tea & they said they came for mothers day to eat with us.    I couldn’t eat much, but tasted & before they went, Bessie Seniff came in    she was rather take back, with the folks all here, said she couldn’t stay, that Anna Jean & her 4 children were up at her place on the hill & she would try to come again,    she’s angry with her brother    he plows over on her place in front & up behind he tool shed,   he rented  rented the back part to use for grain but he took her top soil most of it & put it in the hollow   & she don’t know that,   she is getting thin, Anna Jean came for Bessie & waved to me & they left.    The others left in time for Church & the salid made Elbert sick & he threw up part of it,    Joe looked tired most to death & said he felt that way.    I pray Jesus Thou Will Keep

[she repeats 3336-3345 at this point.  I accepted the new sequence]

Sun. April. 8. 1955./ page 3336/ 2 eggs this day./ me close to Thee   I thank Thee & Praise Thee, now & ever more Amen.   I pray Thou will take them home safly, & that Thou will instill some thing new in there soul to think upon    Oh God do help them to pray & talk with Thee more often & to trust Thee Jesus more fully Glory to God evermore Amen.

Mon. 9. 1955. May./ 1. eggs today/ Well, May is sure flying past & then it will be getting hot,    I hope I’ll feel stronger in soul & body by then & I hope Elbert will be feeling better also.    but now it’s Mon. night & we don’t either of us feel to good,    I am thankful we are able to get up & do a little,    it has rained a very light shower,     Elbert waited to see if he could catch some water,    but, now it has stopped.    I haven’t done any work today, Elbert made soup for dinner & we ate soup for supper.    Elbert don’t feel like driving to Vermilion & he didn’t get the cabinet done today.    I hope to get ride of the little loung & get room for the ice box.    We do need the ice box.  Been damp & chilly & we have been Keeping a little fire.    only one night we let fire go out & we both got a cold   & so now we Keep enough to last all night & put in coal in a.m.    I thank & praise God for all our many blessing in Jesus Name Amen. 

Tue. May. 10. 1955./ 2. egg today./ Been a very dark day,   it rained untill 9-30- then eased off & just been very cool & damp all day & no mail    hope Audrey is O.K.    We usually get her letter on Tue.     Well, I have to Write & thank Eva & Katherine for the mother’s day supper & I feel so punk, seems as if I can’t write,   I managed to wash dishes.    Elbert had the potatoes ready to cook & bacon cook so we cooked cabbage & potatoes & made milk gravy & had dinner & we ate left over for supper & some eggs.    Hope for a better day,   that is, that I’ll feel able to do more. 

Wed. May, 11. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ I did my wash,   didn’t think I could, had a queer feeling Sun as if Jesus was doing something to me & He did.   Over at Toledo they prayed for me & anointed a white ribbon & Jesus has healed me    I feel better & Praise Him He is so wonderful to me,   Sister Cooly ask for prayer for me & they give her the anointed ribbon for her to send to me,    I have loved her since I first met her,   she said her mother’s 71. yrs. old, & fell broke both her arms & fractured her scull & they want to take one arm off,  so Sister Cooly’s going home to Penn. & I have Prayed Jesus will heal her  & make her

Wed. May. 11. 1955./ Page 3337 / 2. egg this day./ whole in Him    Oh how I do praise Him & thank Him for all things He does    things no one on earth could do,    How I wish I could be like Him    may all Glory & Honor be His for ever & ever, Amen,    Elbert hung part the cloths outside,   they got most dry & I finished them over the stove,   they felt as if they had been froze & smelt that way;   I hung the blankets out & had to hang them up in the house they felt so damp,   had to made the beds to,   I washed Elbert’s slip cover he has over his pillow & his sleepers kercheifs & socks.   not a very big wash, but with all else I’m tired.    & Elbert mowed grass, Tue. & today & his Knee achs so bad he can hardly endure it,    Oh if he would only turn to Jesus.    Cloudy most all day  N. east wind.   & there has been wind storms & tornadoes all around.    Elbert went to Huron bought fish & meat & a few things to eat    Sister Coolys letter came & the M. glasses & some odds, but, not any letter from Audrey or any of the families.

Thurs. May. 12. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ Cloudy day,   sky has looked bad,    I pray & trust God will take care of us.    Elbert went to Huron & got the groceries while I did little odds & ends & feel to tired to even write a post card to those Who have been so kind & thoughtful of me.    Sun peeked out once or twice & wind cool & N. east, cool tonight & we built a fire,   it felt comfortable.    I’m going to bed & pray for more faith strength & power through Jesus,   I thank & Praise Him for all things now & ever more, Amen.   We received card from Audrey.,    & I mailed note to Sister Cooley & mailed M. glasses back again today   hope next one O.K. 

fri. May. 13. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Gerties birthday  she’s 67. yrs. old today & still working for Good Will.   How many of the others will be working at 67. yrs.    Sorry I didn’t get to send her some lillies of the Valley & lilacs   she likes them so much.    Well, Sister Weber & Swarthouse came in to see me today    I gave Sister Weber 7.00 dollar  my tenth for May for church & missionary    they prayed for me & I felt the power like a heat wave go through me   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus & I thank Thee for answering prayer for I had ask Him to send them to me   Oh Praise His Holy. Name, now & forever,    Elbert went to Huron, got fish & boiling meat    he’s better in some ways, but knee still hurts bad, he is 

Fri. May 13. 1955./ Page. 3338/2. eggs this day./ still trying to work, he has been mowing, mornings when grass is wet.   He’s been fixing cabinet   has it almost done    has to put hinges & latch on door.   it has to shelves & the bottom to store things    I didn’t do much today    hope to iron my dress tomorrow   I maild Audrey & Sister Haslet cards today.

Sat. May 14. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ Well it’s been a great day   I baked 3 tins & a loaf of bread    ironed 2 peticoats & my dress aired beding & sleepers & Elbert finished the cabinet & I have put in a lot of caned stuff in bottom & book & papers on middle & top shelves & I am so tired,   & so is Elbert,   he’s gone to bed 3 hrs. ago & here am I   haven’t got things all put, but as time goes on I do hope to get ride of a lot of this junk.   Been so windy all day from N. east & rather cold tonight   stars are clear as if we might have a frost    the baby black birds have hatched in little evergreen tree & 2 are out of the nest & it’s rather cool for them.  I thank Thee Jesus for all our many blessing & for my healing & Elbert’s Knee is better today he says,   Praise God, help him to thank Thee Amen.   Ernie was here a couple of times today.    I don’t know what he wanted.  

Sun. May. 15. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Well, we were alone all morning,   it’s been a beautiful day cool N. east wind,  I feel stronger today   Praise Thee Jesus & thank only Thee for my healing & I thank Thee for those who pray in my behalf    it’s surely wonderful all the things Thou are able to do    make me strong in Thee like Thou hast made Wyatt, bless him & Keep him strong & answer prayer for me that I will soon receive the holy Ghost & be able to do more for Thee, Amen     Just before dark Evelyn & Red McGinus & there 2 children came in    the boys name is Ariee & he is 15 in Sept. 1955 & Susian is 11 yrs. old in July.   “Ruby Jean is married to John Chapman   she is ____ she’s the eldest.”   They are all lookiing good.    Ruby Jean & John didn’t come,   they live out Colorado a mile or so.    They said they said they would be back soon.    After they left we had a lunch    I have dishes done & have read the bible & listened to sseveral sermons  good ones & wished so much to have been in church today,   May God bless all of His All over the world in Jesus Name.    I brought a cocoon in Sat & it hatched to day a pretty moth.

Mon. May. 16. 1955./ Page. 3339 / 2. eggs today./ Been a nice day   winds cold & raw but sun warm & Elbert spaded some nights are cool & a wool blanke feels good.    I didn’t work today & tonight the Sandusky folks came in & brought ice cream,   I sure enjoyed it,   We had prayer & a good visit & then they went back home & I pray they will reach home safe & that we may have said something to help each one in there troubles   help them to look to Thee & trust I pray Thou will have mercy Amen;   Now as we look & see both the passed & the present, help us to understand also.    I thank Thee Jesus.   Oh God of love & mercy, help me to help others, Amen.    The wind has freshened & is quite cool & strong tonight. 

Tue. May. 17. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Been a nice day  hot sun, but cold raw wind. & tonight radio says frost so my Christmas days for the year as coming true.     We haven’t any garden & I don’t believe we will try much,   Elbert’s back is so bad,   he’s been mowing the grass & weeds around the house.   He has taken a little cold & so did I, trust well be free tomorrow & thank Jesus for all our many blessing, I Praise Him  He is & always will be, Glory to His Holy Name, now & forever & ever, Amen, Amen.    I riped out the hem of my dress & cut the facing & got it all ready to stitch & the other dress is basted together ready to stitch   so hope I can stitch it when I stitch the facing on the other one.   We received a nice letter from Audrey.   We have a fire & it’s comfy.    Elbert went to Huron got few eats & mailed note to Audrey, Gas card & card to Miss. Clark

Wed. May. 18. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Oh, it’s been a hard day    I felt as if I just couldn’t get up,    Elbert made me a cup of tea & it was 9-a-m so I did get up siped the tea combed my hair, dressed my feet & then me    had him put tea Kettle on to heat & then I finished my tea & Thanked God in Jesus Name for Keeping me & giving me rest & Elbert     & then I got the soiled clothes together & hot water ready & put them to soak,   Oh yes, I had washed the rice & put it on to cook & while clothes soaked, Elbert had gone out side & I washed most of the small pieces before he got back then he took up rice soup.    I put it to cook in meat broth.   it’s so filling, & we ate & I washed out nightgowns 2 shirts, towels & Kercheifs & rags & then he washed his union suit 3 shirts & socks & his Kercheifs.    I washed both pillow slips & covers also & so am tired tonight,    Elbert spade

Wed, May. 18, 1955./ Page. 3340/2. Eggs this day./ some & raked    he carried well water & hung up & took down the washing.    The gas tank come today $9.12 & Insurance man on the place $11.40 & it looks like no shoes this time,   the month over half gone.    I gave Sister Weber $7.00 for Church & gave Elbert $12.00 for food. & I gave Sister Cooley 5.00 so so 26 from 65 .   Been cool breeze strong at times, & all last night, we thought we have a frost but only white due.   No rain.    but a letter from Sister Haslet.    I Praise God and Jesus for all our many blessings & they are many, Amen. 

Thurs. May 19. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Elbert spaded this morning & then he went to Huron & got a little meat & some fish & I was still in bed,   thought I just couldn’t get up,   but Elbert made me a cup of tea & he’s 2. yrs older than I and, I thought I should try to get up & I did,    While he went outside, I got dressed & prayed & then he came back & cooked dinner,   We ate & then I mended his union suit & darned his socks    took me all afternoon, he fried the fish & warmed the potatoes & cooked the broccoli, & I feel to weak to be good for me.    Been cloudy most part of the & tried to rain before dark, but has partly cleared off & can see stars most of the time,    it’s much cooler tonight & they say it will be real cool before morning & tomorrow.    A letter from Sister Haslet  one from The boys town.    I send them 2.00 a year & wish I could send more, but there are so many to send just a little that I can’t keep up with the demand;   I wasn’t outside today.  flowers are trying to bloom & it’s so cold,  baby birds are trying to fly   Cardnal Oriole, Brown thrush, Robins, Cat Bird, Black birds & Red Wings & Meadow Lark & there are 2 or 3 Mama rabbits that go off the drive, North, every eveing before dark. & the black birds fight the Crows every day in the air & the cranes fly back & forth all day,   some look as if they are cossed with the white one’s over on the Darrow road creek,   they have quite a white hackle.   The crazy one flies around 2 or 3 times over the spot where the hen house use to be & then over Snyders barn,   then made barn roof over, it’s shorter on the front & long on back.    Well, a sane one “crane” came along & takes Crazy one home, some times they have a fish in there beak.    We saw the big dirigable goe over the other morning, he wasn’t very high up & later he came back & turned east    been rather dark to sew today.    Elbert made a fire before he went to bed.   I Praise Farther, Son and Holy Ghost & thank Thee for all things, Amen.

Fri. May. 20. 1955/ Page. 3341 / 2. egg today./ Elbert raked up grass he cut & wheeled it away & he went to Vermilion & bought few things to eat now & over Sunday,   he got chicken necks, backs & rumps & a few gizards,    we fried a few for supper,   they are young chickens & cooked quick,    he helped me cook them & cramed potatoes & relish & coffee.   We fried the rest & have them cooked.    I swept & wiped up floors,    I didn’t wash the dishes tonight    I feel so tired & weak.    I do hope I can sew tomorrow for I need a clean dress & I hope to get a few dressed  made, before it gets to hot to sew    I am sure tired tonight and so is Elbert;   Cool N. east wind    & I didn’t get out side only to hang out night cloths    Elbert brought them in.   I thank Thee Jesus for all things.   No important mail today.    Wish I could get to Church.   

Sat. May. 21. 1955./1. eggs today./ Johny Harnish birthday  he would be ___ yrs. old.  & Joan’s little boy will be 1. yr. old today,    Martha’s daughter baby, Randy Fulton    John & His dad is overseas in the U.S. Service.    Elbert has mowed & raked grass, fix belt on the sewing ma-chine & I don’t know all he does    I got my receipt from Wyatt    I sent them 10.00, & I don’t have the coal money yet,  nor my shoes & slippers.    Been a nice day   N. east wind.    I got the facing stitched on my dress    I can wash & iron it now.    I didn’t get the other stitched.    do hope to get it before another week goes by.    I felt punk & so has Elbert,   glad tomorrows Sun.    got to try to write some cards.    Jesus help me to undertstand & do Thy Will more fully     Bless those of Thine who do Thy Will & We need Thy help.

Sun. May. 22. 1955./ 2. eggs, today./ Been rather cloudy all day & rained a hard shower late today    came in sheets    & Bonita said she couldn’t see to drive    they Nellie, Bonita & 3 children stopped here on there way home from Lake Side & were all in    hadn’t had much to eat    I wanted to give them a lunch & cup of tea but they said no,    I’ve wished so much since that I had, fixed it anyway.    they say Martha’s baby is in the hospital  cold is bad on his lungs,  he’s been there 2 weeks     I pray God Thou will help Martha to be a real mother & help them through some of Thine, to call on Thee & heal the baby I ask in Jesus Name Amen.

Mon. May. 23. 1955./ Page. 3342. / 2. egg today./ Been partly cloudy & it did sprinkle several times, but not enough to get a pail of water,    We have a wet, new moon   it’s clear, it thundered today.    I didn’t work at all today    was so sick all last night    bowels didn’t move Sun.    I don’t know why I am so weak in body & my feet pain me so bad they make me sick to my stomach  & I have some bones out in my back & hips.    We made a batch of relish & put some hors radish in it.    I do hope Martha’s baby is better,   Bonita was so worried a-bout him Sun.    Well, it’s been hot through the middle of the day & a thick haze or fog, begining early to-night, fog horn was blowing & it is cooler again to-night.    I think I’ll go to bed    it’s 10-p-m & Elbert went at 9-30    I Praise Thee Jesus for all things in Thy Name, Amen. 

Tue. May. 24. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ We did our washing today,    Elbert went to Huron   got a few fish & boiling meat    he cooke ground meat & potatoes & we had tea & bread.    & tonight we had fish & warmed over potatoes.    He washed out his change of clothes & I mine    I had it most all done when he got home from Huron    he called on Mr. & Mrs. Douglas while there,    they told Him Mr. Baily was dead & his apartment house is for sale & they want to sell there cottage over on lake bank on main high way, back of us.    Well it tried to rain to-day, several times,    it sure poured last night or after midnight, thundered, & lightened & cracked alaround us,    & radio said they looked for tornadoes last night,    Praise God we were spared & they also,    I sent Inez a note, & Wyatt his 5.00.   & wish I could send much more.    Received letter from Audrey but she’s not said a thing about Martha’s baby,    Bonita said it has been in hospital over 2 weeks now,  such a world,   God, help us I ask in Jesus Name Amen.  I thank & Praise Him for all His many blessing,    He’s a wonderful, maracllous, Powerful Jesus.    Glory to His Holy Name. Amen.    Now He gave us a barrel of water last night  it poured rain,    I thank Him so much.   He hears, He sees & Knows & answers believing prayer    I love Jesus & Pray all works out for His good & Glory;   I’m glad He is & ever will be.    Oh Glory Hallelujah, Glory, Glory, I hope to be more worthy yet. 

Wed. May. 25. 1955./ Page. 3343./ 2. eggs today./ Well it has been cloudy & a few light showers    Elbert didn’t put card out for Audrey early enough for mail man to pick it up,    I felt to bad to even try to sew.    I do hope I can go for shoes & slippers this time when check comes    We have some wool blankets to wash & I hope we can get that done soon,   it so queer how today Your own relatives or any one else you Know don’t want to help a person wash a few blankets,    I use to go & help a lot of people do wash & clean house & iron, cook & bake & oft times didn’t get any money,   they were poor people that just needed a little help & now there are a lot of us that would be so happy with just a little help    Oh God help the others worse off than us, & help us, by sending some one who is honest, to give us just a little help.   I thank Thee.    Well Elbert has done some spading today,    I thank Jesus He took the severe pain out of his Knee,   it’s in his back now,   if he would only turn to Jesus    I thank & praise Thee Jesus for all things Amen.  

Thurs. May. 26. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Well another day.    I thought I never could make a rise of it, how ever I kept asking for strength & God gave it me in Jesus Name    I baked 4 tins of biscuits & swept & darned 1. pr. socks & mended a work shirt & Elbert’s pajama pants & my feet have pained me so terribly bad all day.    Received nice letter from Sister Coooley & I owe Sister Rotes a letter & $1.25 for cards    Been a fine day, N. east breeze hot sun.   & quite warm   was quite cool last night  46 & 38 the night before.   5. States were hit with tornadoes last night & one town of 7 hundred was nearly wiped of the mape so the said over radio   100’s dead & 100’s more crippled  40 or so inmates in an old peoples home were Killed & they said it was queer.   but it picked a very large building up turned it completely around & set it back on the foundation, the tornado did some queer things here also.   Radio said Cleveland had a slight earth quake at 2-p-m today.    Lord is getting things loosened up & He’s coming before very longer.   Oh God help me to be ready & all our Kin folks

Thurs. May. 26. 1955./ page. 3344. /2. eggs this day./ I thank Thee more than I can tell for the strength of this day & for my healing & will trust & pray every day in Jesus Glorious Name for ever & ever Amen,   I Praise Thee for all things    Elbert has spaded & put in a few seed & his back is hurting him tonight.    I have to iron if I can, tomorrow    flowers are pretty & I long to get out side so much.    Radio said it would thunder & lighten & give heavy showers tonight,    We have a wet new moon tonight.   I do hope it wont be to bad, but we Kneed the water. 

Fri. May. 27. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Elbert worked in garden & he went to Huron, got boiling meat & fish & he’s tired tonight,    I haven’t been able to work today    took to much strength for the bread Wed. & I feel so weak    bowels to loose, splatered all the way to the can & had to clean up & water has run to free today & had to clean that up to twice today.    Been a nice day, but wind so strong I could hardly stay on my feet.    & so I hope tomorrow will be a better day in all ways,    I Praise Thee Jesus & trust only Thou will deal with me in all way & those who would do evil Thou Will rebuke & help me to gain strength in both way in Thee, Amen. 

Sat. May. 28. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Milk soured today,   sun was hot & a chill in the wind & it has been very strong & puffy    I could hardly stand on my feet    it’s been a nice day & I wish so much I could get out & take a few turns in the yard    flowers are so pretty but wind blows them so hard, they will soon be spoilt.    Elbert has spaded & planted seeds & raked & carried away grass.   & done odds & ends such as bringing in water, looking after chickens, little roosters are trying to crow now, & he went & got a qt. of milk tonight, tastes as if theres lots of soda in the milk, they say there’s no soda in the milk, but there is something in it that tastes like it to me.    I haven’t felt able to get or work, today but, got my skirts & dress ironed & wiped up center of floor.    Winds still blowing & moon trying to shine.    Elbert’s in bed & I wish I was in mine.   I Praise & thank Thee Jesus for Thy Holy Word & trust for the infilling of the Holy Ghost & all Praise & Glory be Thine. Amen. 

Sun. May. 29. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Been a very strong puffy wind  South & a little West, blew the little tender leave off the big oak & off      the leaves & flowers look whipped & they look dry even though we had a good shower after midnight    & I’m feeling like the flowers look & tomorrow is Declaration Day,    I’m not fit to go to Cemetery

Sun. May. 29. 1955./ Page. 3345 / 2. eggs this day./ to take flowers in remembrance to our pa & ma & Fred, John & Uncle Will & Aunt Venie & Aunt Edith & Aubrey & Georgie her 2. children our cousins.   & Frank Babcock my husband & many more some relatives & many friends.    I have & so has Elbert, listened to many good sermons & I have, out of some of them learned some things I had pondered over & now believe I was right.    May all Glory & Honour be Thine Jesus forever & ever   I Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost Amen.    The sky has look bad all day,    the sun came through at times,    tonight the wind is colder & we have a little fire at nights & sometimes in the mornings,    We have never seen the sky look as forebearing as in the past few month.    They had snow in Colorado & lots or several tornadoes in Texas, Oregon; Kansas & 2. other States & they are still digging & trying to clean up the wreckage   one town wiped off or out.    Oh if We would only work for Jesus & be ready to meet Him

Mon. May. 30. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Declaration Day & in yrs. past the yard would have been filled with cars & re-latives & friends all day, but now, it’s so different, not a car or relative or friend has come in Sun or today,    I pray Oh God, in Jesus Name. Thou will be with each one & Keept them closer to Thee,    I Praise & Honour Thee now, & forever & ever Amen.    We didn’t have any thing extra to eat today, but Praised Godfor all allthings.    It’s been very cloudy & windy all day untill tonight, Wind all died out & clouds seemed to be coming from N. east.   was colder last night & been cool & damp all day,    Radio says rain & 15 mile wind tonight,   it said showers & 25 mile wind for Sun. night    I hope all will be well with soul & body & that Jesus will Keep us safe in all Way for Him, Amen.    I have enjoyed the Love of God all day & the flowers He gives us to brighten the yard & help us remember He it is, Who does all things, makes so many things come forth out of the same earth With different flavors & colors.   He’s a wonderful, Marvelous, Miraclous God & Savior.   There has been a great many Killed & on highway in verious ways today

Tue. May. 31. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ Well Elbert went to Huron  got fish & meat    Received letter & card from Audrey & I did my washing & felt sick all day & all evening.   Been mostly cloudy N. east breeze & cool    they gave Elbert big pail of fish   he dressed them & gave Brode’s 8 for letting us put hamberg in ice box & he cooked the rest.   so we had fish for supper;   he hung the cloths out & brought them in for me.   I’m still feeling 

Tue. May. 31. 1955./ Page. 3346/ 1. eggs this day./ I thank & Praise Jesus for the strength He give us each day.    I saw a big wood chuch up on Bessie’s hill today.   didn’t get out doors today & Elbert’s thinking of doing out his washing & then we have to do out blankets.    The flowers are so pretty & most every thiings in bloom, I like the flowers God has given us to brighten the way.    I Praise Him from the dept of my heart & soul for all things.    Radio said Chicago hasn’t had any Sun for 7. day.

Wed. June. 1. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Been partly cloudy,    I been sick all day, but as usual tried to do a little.   Elbert washed his 3 winter union suits his b.V.D & work shirt, sleepers & wash rags, Kercheif & socks & he felt or acted as if he was angry & talked that way,    I had partly cooked the pork roast last night,   I cooked potatoes, onions, carrots & made gravy & he found fault with that, onions was no good & carots to sweet.    I didn’t eat much,   I felt dizzy headed for 2. or 3. days, now,    I emptyed my can & it took about all the Vim I could muster to walk out there & back,    after noon Elbert scrubbed my rug & he wrinsed & hung it on the line & together we took sudse water & scrubed the toilet & he carried well water & give it a good wrinsing & then I got back again & looked around the yard at the flowers & wind being N. east, I came back in & crocheted a little on a doily I had started & made a mistake I couldn’t patch   had to take out 2 3/4 rows.    Well, I washed up the dishes & now going to bed.    I sent Audrey a card today.  Warm in the middle of day & very cool at night.   I Praise Thee Jesus & pray Thou will direct me as Thou Had done by so many others.    I love Thee for Keeping me & pray I may be worthy & Thou will keep my feet in the right path. 

Thurs. June. 2. 1955./ 2. eggs today/ Nice day   was quite hot from 2 untill 6-p-m. then it began to get cool & a heavy due was falling,    Elbert spaded up a small place in back yard & we put in some bachelor’s button seeds & he put in 3 rows of various seed out by his garden    I went with him but my feet hurt me so bad,    I was in real misery    I have a few more to go in hope it wont half kill me    I was hoping to sew Fri.    Oh God I Praise Father Son & Holy Ghost for ever & ever Amen. 

Fri. June. 3. 1955./ page. 3347/ 2. eggs today./ Martha’s birthday   she is 43. yrs. old.   I was in Astabula helping Audrey & Dr. & Martha. & I can never forget.   Martha’s grand daughter has her birthday on the 4th but, she will be 6. mo’s old on the 4th of June.   & it will be 2. yrs. the 8th of June we were in the tornado.   Been a nice day,   Elbert’s so tired he can’t sleep & I haven’t done much today, just the daily grind,   now I had to get Elbert anacins & water then rub his leg with alcohole,   I’m so weak it makes me sweet so bad    he’s easy now, he laid down with out covers & he’s sweat all day    We do have a little fire,    but, well, we each do foolish things.    I have crocheted a little today.   Received letter from Katherine Haslet    she hasn’t felt so well all week & Mrs. Yants took sick in Church & they took her home,     Eva was to bring Katherine over, but, she didn’t all of 2 weeks now.    She said, “When I ask her not to stay away to long” that they had other places to go to,   I said, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to be selfish.    Hope I haven’t hurt her feelings,    I truly haven’t ment to.    Well, I’m glad Katherine writes,    I wrote to Eva last & owed a a letter to Katherine & she has written second letter.    Well I’ll try to write tomorrow to them both.    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for all our many blesing.    Help me & us I pray Thou will & help Elbert to turn to Thee. Amen. 

Sat. June. 4. 1955./ 2. eggs. today./ Miss Wenda Freda is 8. mo’s old today.    She is Martha’s grand daughter & Audrey’s great grand daughter.    Martha’s son “Jerry” was 4 months old   May 20    I believe Audrey said “& little Randy” Joan’s” baby is 1. yr old ____ 1955.    Elbert’s so tired he’s worked so hard at garden & cleaning up the yard.   Mrs Brode gave us some pigs feet with a slice of pork from her deep freeze & we cooked the slice for dinner & we ate part of the feet for supper & have 2 left for Sun. dinner.    Elbert picked 3. qts. strawberries today & we had a qt. Fri.  4 qts so far & they are very small like wild ones.    We have picked them over & put sugar on them for Sun.    I made a short cake of the other qt.    I finished my daily.    Well I wonder what Sun will be.   No one comes in & it seems queer.    I thank God for taking care of us in my Saviour’s Holy Name.    Wind was N. east & then tonight it’s back N. east.

Sun. June. 5. 1955./ page. 3348./ 2. eggs today./ Well, it’s been a beautiful day & Not a soul come in all day.    The radio said they have had 10 tornadoes in Texas & some in Oregon, Kansas Ohamaw Omaha & they said Wisconsin,   Iowa & Minasota are expecting tornadoes tonight.    It is so quie out side & has been to hot & now it is getting cooled off & the air is damp,    wind has all died out.    We have listened to many good sermons & I would like to be filled & praise Jesus & God in spirit.  & the Holy Ghost & be, able to do more for others for Jesus,    I have felt for a couple of days now, as if I were druged, staggering around as if I were drunk,    Oh God in Jesus name I pray Thou will help & Keep me, fill me & help me to testify for Thee more often, Amen.    I’m wondering what tomorrow will bring forth.    I Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost now & ever more, Amen. 

Mon. June. 6. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ Haven’t been able to work today    Elbert don’t feel very good either    He got his check today & went to Huron & got a few things & forgot the butter & that was one of the main things he went for.   Well, he went & came safe thank God & I’m so glad he’s able to go.    (I wrote note to Katherine & card to Eva.    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for all things.    Weather was changeable today    wind went from N. West around to S. West   cool breeze & hot sun. 

Tue. June 7. 1955./ 1. egg today./ Well, it’s been cloudy most of the day.   & it tried to rain several times    the sky looked bad tonight,    but, the Lord has Kept us & I praise Him,    He the only one that can Keep us soul, spirit & body.    My stomach is better & I believe He will heal me inside, & out, soul, heart, mind & all there is of me, for His Name’s sake.    I Praise Him & thank Him, for He is truth  it’s self & I have never, yet, found one person that’s really true or that you could really trust.    Oh God help me to keep true to Thee, then I’ll be true to myself & others,    We don’t all think alike so, there are many mis-understandings.    Elbert’s so tired,    Postman honked his horn several times & E. said something was wrong with horn    I don’t believe it so    there’s one example, he also says he don’t know the postman,    Elbert went to the car,   I don’t know what he gave him, by mouth, or package.    It’s good to Know God sees & hears & Knows,    E. is so nervous & turns so white around his mouth & nose as if he’s half frightened,  that I might know

Wed. June. 8. 1955./ Page. 3349./ 2. eggs today./ Well I washed out what few things that were dirty & Oh how I thank Him for the strength He has given this day,    & I Praise Him now & for ever & ever;    It’s been a cloudy day & has rained several showers    I thank Thee Jesus for the rain,   Wind has been all the around.   I’m very tired & weary, but happy in my heart with Jesus.    Elbert’s tired to    he’s shoveled, hoed & mowed & so he’s very tired also,    but we are so glad we can do a little    Elbert put the little chicks pen outside the park to-day where they can get more grass & they were happy, but old hens miss them & set by the fence & watched them.    (2. yrs. today we were in tornado)    Well I must try to iron my dress & to sew the other one,    for it’s hard to get along with 2.    It cleared off tonight & stars & moon are shining.  

Thurs. June. 9. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ It’s been mostly cloudy & cool. & I hung all my bedding out & aired it & brought it in before Elbert got back from Vermilion,    he got the food suply for the month & the coal is going to cost 16.75 per. ton & we are getting 5 tons & if we can pay it all in a mo. we get 25 cents per. ton off.   that would be $82.50    I hope we can pay it all    I have 51.00 & it will take 31.50, more out of my check,    I hope we make it.    Elbert gave me 10.00 toward it today. but looks as if it will be hard nipping to get my shoes & slippers.    I received card from Miss Clark today.   Elbert spaded some today    I darned his socks & made beds & helped with the meals.    I do thank & Praise Father Son & Holy Ghost for the strength & faith & courage He has given me & us. Amen. 

Fri. June. 10. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ I am sorry to say I couldn’t get up steam enough today to work,    Elbert has worked untill he is like a log so heavy & tired.    Clayton Brode cut the grass & weeds along the road,    he came in & cut some for us & for Sarr, & his dog got into some tall thick grass where he was working & he cut the right front food clear off    it came under our front steps & then went out to the Car    Elbert tried to get her in the car but she wouldn’t so he went & told Clayton she was badly hurt & so he told Elbert how he had done it & it made me sick & he came home & left her   she had 

Fri. June. 10. 1955/ Page 3350./ 2. eggs this day./ come here & then tried to go on & got to Snyders drive   they called Clayton & he came with the truck & took her home    she’s 12. yrs. old    I hope he had her taken care of    she was bleeding so bad & had been for several hours,    Clayton felt so bad he said he didn’t know what to do.   he told Elbert he had just lost 2 cows “Vetirin said they had eaten “Water Elm” a weed deadly to cows.   We received a card from Audrey this a-m saying Mrs. Robinson had died  Inez’s mother   & Miss Clark said a woman in Vermilion was dead.    So things have been sad for many today.    When my throat achs I cry later & so I have cried today.    It’s been mostly cloudy & cool   did rain a light misty shower late this after noon & evening    We have had a fire to keep chill out & just a little.    I do thank Father, Son & Holy Ghost for our blessings & for saving me soul & pray He will save all the rest, Amen

Sat. June 11. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Well it been a great day.    Elbert went to Huron & got fish & celery a head of lettuce & a pepper & I washed the head of lettuce & other things & carrots & sweet pickles onions & horse radish   I seasoned it & he put it in jars    he ground some of the shank meat & I seasoned that   put it in a wax paper in between the screen & front door   I washed & dried Knives & forks & spoons plates cups saucers & set the table    Eva, Marry Ann, Ema Katherine & Joe came in & had supper with us,    Elbert had 3. fair sized cat-fish & we had creamed potatoes & fish & they brought beets biscuits & blogna & cookies & cucun,    Elbert made coffee & tea & we had a good supper & visit,    then we went out & cut flowers & they went home    & Elbert picked up dishes & cleaned them off & I washed them & put them away & put table in order while he put the baby chicks in the coop & took care of hens & shut basement windows & got some coal & locked up grainery & shut car windows.    It’s been a nice day but there is a penatrating damp & chill in the breeze & it’s been S. west all day,    it rained between Huron & here, when Elbert came home     he went back for more fish but they had sold out but 

Sat. June. 11. 1955./ Page 3351./ 2. eggs this day./ I think they had enough to eat   they ate all there was.   I’m tired, but glad we could be together again.    I received receipt for 5.00 I sent to Wyatts & now I’ll send 5 more as my check came today.    I thank God & praise Him in Jesus Name for the checks & for His wonderful love for us.    Oh God Help Eva read & study her bible,   she needs Thee.  for she says, she going to have enough to eat if she don’t have enough to pay her tgh,   Jesus help her to see & understand it is Thee who gives it to her & she ought not cheat Thee.    I Praise Thee & thank Thee   Thou has taught me & I Pray Thou will Keep me. Amen. 

Sun. June. 12. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ No one came in to day & it has been cloudy all day    sun only peep through & a little. & this evening it’s raining for the which all things will be glad of.    Well, my heart achs for many & I’m still trusting God will bring all our families close to Him.   It’s 11-p-m & giving us a good shower.    Oh God help the many who need Thee so much & give me what I need to help in Thy work.    I thank Thee for all things & that Thou are fixing my feet & healing me   Glory to Thy Holy name Now & ever more Amen. 

Mon. June. 13. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ We neither felt able to work & after dinner Eva, Marry Ann & Katherine came in    Joe sent Elbert some Cabbage plants & 3 or 4 tomatoes to plant,   been a good day to set them but Elbert’s felt lame all over    he said maybe he has taken cold,    it’s cloudy all day & rather chilly    We have a fire,    radio says same kind of weather to-morrow.    I praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost now  forever Amen. 

Tue. June. 14. 1953. [should be 1955]/1. eggs today./ Ans. card from Methodist Church Delaware Ave Lorain, Homing coming.    Wrote note to Hunts & a note to Miss Clark & a gas card for tank of gass.   Received Audreys letter today.    Been another cloudy with only little sun & air damp & cool & the water has run free,   had to wash skirts & dress out at bottom & my stockings a while later & so I haven’t done much today outside the usual daily duties.    I Praise God in Jesus Name for the care He gives me & am trusting to be entirely free soon    I thank Thee Jesus for all things Amen. 

Wed. June. 15. 1955/ 2. eggs today./ Sun shone all day    has been quite cool all morning, then got real hot.

Wed. June. 15. 1955./ Page 3352./ 2. eggs this day./ from noon untill 4.P.m. & then it started to get cool again    Elbert went to Huron to get fish that they told him he could have today    so he went & didn’t get any,   he’s still feeling bad.    I was sick all night & today    I did my washing on only a cup of tea & did part of Elbert’s cloths,   he was going to wash his but let me do it,    he didn’t feel like it,   but I’m not as able as he is & next time he will have to do his own    he didn’t cook anything for me, today.    Oh well, God will take care of me & I Praise Him & thank Him in Jesus Name for ever & ever, Amen.    Wind N. & cool, Sun hot from noon untill 4.p.m.    I am to tired & my arms & legs ach so bad   I wont sleep. 

Thurs. June 16. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ No mail.    Elbert still don’t feel good, & neither do I.    I did the ironing & mended 2. prs. socks & 2. of my shirts,    he bought a heavy piece of unbleached sheeting & I put boiling water on it to shrink it the other day & I dampened & ironed that today & dried & folded all my rags    & cleaned up all the roaster Kettle & 4 stew pans & tins, I baked biscuits on & what we used to eat on & sweat’s dripping off my chin & it’s a very cool evening 50 degrees tempture    almost had frost last night   lots of wind scuds today & wind went S. west tonight    stars very clear & bright 15 mile hr. wind.   Elbert Killed & dressed 3. of the young roosters this morning    & he said he felt all tired out before he got them done,    he fried them & didn’t able to do it.    I hope to sew tomorrow & get some mash bags washed    maybe he will scrub the paint off of them.    Oh God of love & mercy I thank & Praise Thee for all our many many blessings & trust for the infilling of the Holy Spirit & my healing.    I Praise Thee & thank Thee Wonderful Jesus.

Fri. June. 17. 1955/ 2. eggs today./ Received letter from the Dears & 2 cards & the death note from Inez   a card from Nellie & one from Audrey,    I don’t know how to write the Dears    I haven’t got the letter all figured out yet,    she’s such a very poor writer or rather her penmanship is very bad.    Nellie said Bonita’s place or shop where she works decided not to go, on strike & that they were very glad,    I felt so bad all day.    Elbert went to Huron   got a big mess of fish & dressed them all & gave Rue & family 12.   & they gave us a qt. of black Ox heart cheeries    they are so sour, I cooked them & sweetened them a little & they still are plenty sour.

Fri. June. 17. 1955./ Page 3353/2. eggs this day./ Dolly & Earnie were here a few minutes    We saw 15 ducks maybe more go to lake    sun shone all day but air is sort of hazy & a chill in it.   90 degrees tempture after noon today & at 4-30-p-m. began to get cool,    but we don’t have a fire tonight,    have house shut up,    wind is N. east.    Oh Dear Heavenly Father I thank & praise Thee in Jesus Name for all things & still believe for infilling of the Holy Ghost and healing. Amen.

Sat. June. 18. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Well, it was 90 again today with a N. east breeze that died all out before dark & got cool    the air is so thick, blue  hazy & so damp     neither of us worked & both of our stomachs been sore & ach    I only wish I Knew.    I never use to answer or do anything for any one when I walked in my sleep, but I’m wondering & wishing I knew wome one who would be willing to help me find out & I can’t stay awake day & night,    God help me    I Know Thou can   I will thank & give Thee all the praise in Jesus name & I do thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray for Thy help soon in Thy Way Amen    I sent Audrey a card this morning.   No mail today.    Dolly & Earnie were here today & said some thing was Killing there chicks & hens again.    I do hope he finds out, if a fox got them he’d take them away.  

Sun. June. 18. 1955./ 2. eggs today./Been a nice day, was hot during the middle of day 90 degrees & a fog long before dark & damp air.    No one came in todays.    I was out in the yard twice today & thank God I could get out,    Elbert went up to the beach & talked to Rue for a while,    he saw something by the hens pen, but didn’t get a chance to shoot,    it’s now its 9-30. p.-m. & I heard a shot North of us,   hope Rue shot whatever it was, after his chickens,    he told Elbert he’d lost about 3. hund-red dollars worth of chickens.    Well I hope we don’t loose any of ours.    I pray God will keep us clean & from all evil.    I praise Thee Jesus & still trust Thou will fill me. Amen. 

Mon. June. 19. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Well couldn’t sleep all, night but did get couple. hrs. this morning,    felt so punk & still tired when I got up 10-30-a-m    We had dinner 12-30-noon & set here talking.    Miss Clark wrote a note said her brother was sick again,    she didn’t say wheather she would go to him again,    she said she had to stick close by the 4 square church to ans. phone calls & give Buser calls that came in   that she couldn’t take care of, she said Mrs. Goll’s husband died 2 weeks ago & her 2 sons were living with her.   Queer, but Elbert & I had been talking about them for passed 2. weeks.   Miss Clark

Mon. June 20 [should be 19]. 1955./ Page 3354./ 2. eggs this day./ sent a post card so she is looking for it right back.   so, I’ll try to ans. it now & I have to write to Sister Dear also.   Eva, Marry Ann & Ema came & brought back the sheets for Elbert’s bed, she had washed,    she said Elbert was looking better, but that I didn’t look so well,    I told her I was feeling some better,    I can see better & feel a little stronger in my body.    Elbert said You look terrible    any one would think you were 80tie or more.    God Knows & sees & I’m glad.    & I’m still trusting & believing for all I ask in Him.    I Praise Him for all things in Jesus Holy Name, Amen.    We went out & picked a few flowers, rambler roses red, white & pink.    Been terribly hot all day & South breeze at 11-p-m.    Radio said bad storrms to night & they had an earth quake in California today didn’t say how bad. 

Tue. June 21 [should be 20]/ 1. eggs today./ Johny Harnish birthday    he is ___ yrs. old & Randy Fulton Martha’s grandson is 1. yr. old today- he is Joans son.    I sent a card & note to Mrs. Goll  a card to Miss Clark & letter to Rev. Dear’s & I have felt bad today  ‘bowels & stomach”    Ernie & Dolly came at noon & stayed untill Helen came for them tonight,    Rue went to Dr. to Cleveland.    The children made 3. pot holders while here & gave them to me & Elbert played games with them untill an hour or so before Helen came,    they had lunch with us at noon.    Been a hot day, but a queer chill in the air    we didn’t work today, but hope to in the morning.    We have to get the washing & a blanket or 2. & I want to go to store & get a couple light tennis blankets.    I wrote letter to Wyatts & put 5.00 in for this mo.    It’s very cool tonight    Elbert put water on the garden.    I thank God & Jesus & Holy Ghost for showing me & helping me for the renewal of strength again & my eyes are better,   Oh, Jesus reveal unto me.  Amen. 

Wed. June 22 [should be 21]/2. eggs today./ We both did our washing today & Elbert washed a pr. of work pants & some of the mash bags,    he’s going to finish them in the morning,    I hope to wash blankets in morning also.    I’m so all in tonight,    I made soup with Elbert’s help, for supper.   We got the cloths all dry   had good breeze & partly cloudy.   Wind freshened & got real cool at 4-p-m & radio says wind will be 25 miles with thunder showers tonight at 52 degrees     tempture sure is cool.   Mr. & Mrs. Weber came tonight for church money & I had it ready,    they walked out in the yard & enjoyed the flowers & roses & they took a big a big bunch home with them,   his mother is 100 yrs old & 

Wed. June. 22. [should be 21]/2. eggs this day./ they don’t like to leave her alone very long & they don’t have any one to come in & stay with her    What a shame    we don’t have any one willing to come in for such things, but the people or so different today,   they don’t want to be bothered    they have there own troubles, & things they want to do.    Oh How I do thank & praise Thee Jesus for all Thou doeth do for us, in so many Ways.   Glory to God in the Highest.   We received a nice letter from Audrey to day.   Queer day.

Thurs. June 23.[should be22]/2 eggs today./ Well Elbert has felt tired out all day & he has slept in the big chair    he’s getting fat & he don’t like to be told that he is,    he washed out the rest of the bags this morning & there was a tub ful of water & 3 or 4 pails ful in the barrel,   but he said he used it all,    I didn’t argue, although I can’t under stand,   I had hoped to wash at least 2 blankets, but evidently he didn’t.   so I pray it gives us enough rain, so I can get them washed.    Well I washed dishes,   have sure been punk today,    I tried to cut a cloth pin bag & I folded Elberts shirts & sleeper jacked & b.v.D’s & put them in his room,   he went to Huron just after postman came & got some saucage & ham-berg,   I gave him 2.00 to pay light bill & I gave him the change from the gass money & he still don’t have any money.    he’d like to have me hand over my check money to him but when it come time to pay for coal, gas, taxes, insurance & he wouldn’t have any money,    he eats the most of the food he buys & is getting a big pot belly, & he tells every one I lay abed & well a lot more,   it’s almost more than I can bear at times,   & last night when Webers were leaving he pushed me against the door casing so hard my side & arm & ear have hurt me alday   & I hate an arguement,    but, next time he gets rough I’m going to have an understanding about it,    I may have to get some one to come & stay with me,    I have lost con-tact with things,    but, where there is a will there is a way   & seems I’ve got to exert myself & find a way,   With Gods help,     my arms often look & feel as if they had been tied & today they ached all day.   & I feel heavy headed as if I had been druged & my bowels were so loose, I had to stup to clean up after myself & yesterday, my stomoach & upper bowel were so congested seemed hard for them to move.    No mail of any concequence today.   I had him mail wings of healing letter & 5.00 & a card to Audrey.   Now I have to write to Miss. Mc. Govern & Sister Nellie,   Oh God of Love & Mercy I Praise Thee & I thank Thee in Jesus Name for all things Amen. 

Fri. June 24. [should be june 23] 1955./ Page. 3356/ 2. eggs today./ I wrote card to Nellie & letter to Miss. Mc. Govern.    Ella Jane came in this evening & left us a qt of milk & 1 1/2 qts raspberries black & 1/2 qt. red     & I’ve been sick all day     bowels didn’t move untill about 8-p-m & then I nearly fainted they moved so hard & I ate some short-cake for supper,   I was empty, but I ought not have eaten it.    I ironed 6 bags Elbert washed & 2 under skirts & my dress & swept all three rooms & washed dishes & seemed as if I never could    & I set down a great number of times.    I had to wash 2 under skirts & my shirt also this a-m. that I mussed on yesterday.    I thank Thee Jesus for the strength Thou has’t given me & I pray I may do more for Thee, Amen.    Bonita ask for & got her vacation & now she’s with her mother & her 3. children & Johny, Marcie & 3 of there children    their youngest is with Marcies Aunt in New London Ohio.    & Ella Jane got 3. days off so she’s going over to be with the family, today, Sat. & Sun.   she cut out & got all the stitching done on a new steel gray chambry dress & will finish it, “she hopes”, Sat.    she sews real nice, & neat,   she likes her work,   but, it’s sad, & she is learning many lessons.    Been partly Cloudy   hot sun & a very cool air & fresh. 

Sat. June. 25.[should be 24]1955./ 2 eggs today./ Hot sun, cool breeze & partly cloudy.   Today I can’t work   to tired    was sick be-cause of bowels & stomach,    well, Sister Haslet & Joe came in. after dinner & went before supper.    They are bringing 4 chickens & 2 bags of apples 5 or 10 lbs each & 65 cents a bag.    I don’t know how much we have to pay for them.    We visited a little & talked a-bout the bible & reading & study of it.    I didn’t even wipe up the floor but tried to clean up dishes,    it is cooling off fast & Radio says 48. degrees & I believe it.   Oh God, how I long to be with true Christians.    I Praise Thee for all things & for Thy help.  Amen. 

Sun. June. 25. 1955./ ___ eggs today./ Elbert Killed & cooked last of baby chicks & Joe brought the 2 barred rock hens  2. white leghorns   little things,    Well, Elbert says he’ll make another wire crate & put them in & as soon as rocks are eatable we’ll Kill them & maybe Brodes will put them in the ice box for a few days for us & the little ones have plumage lice so that’s another job.   maybe we’ll let them take ’em back, since they are so lousy.    It’s been a nice day partly cloud & it was really cold last night & they say it will be as bad tonight.   I fried the chicken balls & cooked them & Nellie & Ella Jane & Bonita & her 3 children came in    Earnie Sarr came in just before & brought Elbert some      & he was fixing a box for the chickens Joe brought      when he got them done he started cleaning fish      & the girls came     & I told him to come & eat    I set down & cut up the balls & gave

Sun. June.26./ 1955/Page. 3357./2. eggs this day./ them each some & they came back for more & each enjoyed them,    we had biscuits, some of which I made for dinner & relish & then they got in there cars & went for home.    I went out & helped Elbert get chicks & hens in crates & I pulled them to grainery & put them in While Elbert finished cleaning his fish    & I came in & cleaned up dishes washed wiped & put them into cupboard & warmed the chicken gravey where I fried meat balls put in a little more chicken broth & we had gravy & biscuits & hot drink & washed & cleaned up once more,   now Elbert’s in bed tired    he got up easly & ate his breakfast   took care of hens   dressed & cooked chicken. wings backs & necks & ground breasts & legs & crackers & I mixed in eggs, sage, salt pepper, & milk & set it down in cupboard for supper.    he scrapped & cleaned the fish & I salted them & set them down for tomorrow.    Johny Harnish was ordained a minister today & now I pray God will fill him with Holy Ghost.    They didn’t stop here as they had to go get the youngest child at New London,  little Bonney,    she was with Marcie’s Aunt.    It’s was cold enough for a fire last night & again tonight,    I have to read now & go to bed.    I Praise God for His Love & blessings in Jesus Name.    We listened to Sermons & read healing testimony.

Mon. June 27. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Been hot sun & chill in the breeze     I haven’t done much today & thinking of Nellie    they are going to take her tonsiles out I believe she said, Tue., June 28.    I’m trusting & believing she will be O.K. in every way,    Jesus hear & answer my prayer, in Thy Holy Name, Amen.    I do thank & Praise Thee for all our many blessing & trust all things will be as Thou would have them to be.    I cut out pajama pants for Elbert but felt to bum to try to sew them.    We need some washing done, but no water.    I’ve kept dishes done & helped some with cooking    Elbert’s Knee & back are so bad today, but he planted corn.    Radio said Kanass had bad tornado today & they don’t Know yet how bad, but they said it was terrible.   I Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost now & for ever & ever, Amen. 

Tue. June 28. 1955./ 2. eggs today/ & 2 from Bared Rocks./ Well, I trust Nellie is O.K.     received letter from Audrey today.    & my stomach hurt me so bad all morning I couldn’t work    Earnie Sarr was here most of the day    Rue sent 50 cents for our looking after him & Helen came for him tonight.    Rue went to Cleveland to his Doctor,    Helen said he didn’t tell her he was going,    Elbert Knew Ernie was come here, but he didn’t tell me,      so I had to get up to let him in    Elbert went to Huron.       Oh Well, I dress & then

Tue. June. 28. 1955./ Page. 3358/2. eggs today/ today 3. barred rocks./ 6. rock egg. Mon./ Elbert came back & we had a lunch,   Ernie didn’t want to eat, so we gave him a lunch of hot coffee & toast & that’s the way our day has been    we had steak for our supper & raspberry short cake & hot tea,    (hot. sun cool breeze) I swept & cleaned out the oven & am so tired.    Elbert planted cucumbers & squash & watered his gaarden & he’s so tired, for his back is so bad he can’t hardly get up or down    he sighs as if he is tired most to death.    Oh God, of Love & Mercy hear us & help us to live for Thee in Jesus Name I ask.    a bunch of boy scouts 15 or so went passed on bicks this a-m.

Wed. June. 29. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Sun has been hot & cool breeze,   Ernie was here today  gave Elbert 50 cents   Jesus is helping us to pay for the milk 15 cents per qt.   No card from Nellie’s girls & I pray Nellie is O.K.    her health is & has been very poor for such a long time now,    she never had very good health after she married,    she has look so miserable for such a long time;   I pray, Jesus Thou will heal her completely of everything that’s wrong with her & help her to Know Thee & give Thee all the Praise,   I thank Thee Jesus & give all Praise to Thee for all things, Amen.   & Glory to God in the Highest.    Radio says it will be 90 degrees tomorrow    I sent a card to Audrey & Nellie Tue. 28th.   I got Elbert’s sleeper pants all done & stitched my belt on waist & skirt    hope to finish it soon as I sweat so & need more than two dresses.    hope to get another one cut out so to Keep one on the way & I wish so much for some slippers    my feet get so hot & tired in these old one’s.    I made close pin bag also. 

Thurs. June. 30. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ (2. Barred rocks./ Well I felt so miserable I didn’t get up untill 2-p-m.   then we had dinner.  it rained this morning & Elbert filled all the tubs, pails & barrel,    I washed the dishes & Katherine Eva & Marry Ann came in     Katherine brough us a Cholate Cake two layer, White frosting,   it was good, but I don’t care for dark cake, it’s to much for Elbert, but suppose he will eat it.    they didn’t stay very long,    Eva has taken 2 more old women to take care of & the one she did have causes arguments most of the time    she told one of the new comers, that she stunk & she wasn’t going to sit by her at the table,    I pray God will take a hand in it & help Eva to be able will take a hand in it & help Eva to be able to live in peace    & help Eva to Know What & how to deal with them.    after they left at 4-45-p-m.    I washed my nose & other rags  my shirts towels & stockings & feel so tired    Elbert’s been mowing to & he’s dead tired

Thurs. June, 30 1955./ Page. 3359./ 2. eggs this day/ 4. Rocks./ & he got wet.    I pray he wont get a cold.    Eva & Katherine was coming back to the church for prayer meeting   & I pray God will in Jesus Name bless that meeting with His power & Presents & help them to Know He is God & to try harder to do more of His Will & His Ways.    I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray Thou Will Keep us close to Thee.   We give Thee all the Praise & Glory for ever, & ever.    It rained in heavy showers all day & tonight    it’s wonderful to have the nice fresh rain water & I thank Thee Jesus for it & that we were spared from trouble,   it thundered & lightened & last rain had little clear ice particals in it & then some big soft snow drops,   they melted as they fell.   No mail today   & I have been thinking & praying for Nellie & am still, & trusting Jesus will care for her. 

Fri. July. 1. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ 1 barred Rock./ Been a hot sun & cool S. west breeze all day & the breeze is still with us, & we are very thankfull.    Elbert done some mowing this morning,    he tried 3 times to call Nellie & no ans.    I didn’t do much to day, aired bedding folded & put away cloths    I washed last evening & I had to hang all the rags out on the line & bring them in,   my new cloth pin bag is fine.     my bowels won’t move, makes me feel sick all over    Elbert feels bad to.    I ask Jesus to show me Where to find the scripture where they put a dead man in a grave “or sculpture” & when he touched Elisah’s bones he came to life & stood up, up on his feet.   Second Kings. 13. Chapter 26 verse.   Elisah was a prophet.   No nesws from Nellie & tomorrow is Sat. July 2nd  I pray she is O.K. & that God will give her strength & save her soul.    I received letter from Wyatt & they are going to annoit a cloth & pray & lay hand on it & send it to me    I am afraid least I do something wrong & I want to be-long to Jesus & praise God in Spirit & in truth & be so fill-ed with power that I can help others   Glory to God in Jesus Name Amen.

Sat. July. 2. 1955./ Page. 3360./ 1. eggs this day/ through her operation just fine & 3. Dr. were so worried, for she has other things wrong with her & they were amazed, but Jesus hears & sees & Knows,    I Praise Him & thank God in Jesus Name for Keeping her & still trust she will be O.K. from now on.    Oh God, I thank Thee & Pray she will know Thee before she’s called & each of the others also   Glory to God the Father Jesus His Son & the Holy Ghost Amen.    It’s been to hot, but Praise God for N. east breeze. 

Sun July 3. 1955/ 2 eggs today/ &2 Barred Rocks./ Well, God is truly good & He take good care of us    Hellen sent 2 sticks of smoked saucage & later Rue came in with a qt of red raspberries so we had short cake fried potatoes & the meat for supper,    Been a nice day but so hot & lots of peopl getting Killed one way or the other.    97 degrees. today. Sun. & no one but Rue & Ernie came in none of our own folks.    Ella Jane said Jimmy Monagon “Martha’s son” is home for a couple of weeks & they are talking of having a get together & an out door picnic at Martha’s, so we’ll get left out.    Elbert washed his b.V.D’s this a.m. & then it was so hot he didn’t trouble to put them on & tomorrow is Independance Day.    & we were to have thunder storms to-night  & tomorrow, heavy fog tonight.    I thank Thee Jesus for all things & am trusting for the Holy Ghost & healing, Amen.

Mon. July, 4. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Well, we washed,   I did mine first, my pillow ase & cover & night gown  2 underskirts & shirt & stockings & rages for both ends & 2 dresses & chair back slip    Elbert hung them out for me & then I washed his old sleeper pants  his pillow slip & cover & then he washed the union suit he’d been sleeping in & his socks, Kercheifs & 2 shirts.    & after supper I ironed my skirts & dress & smoothed out skirts & his 2 shirts.   tired & my feet hurt me so terribly.   No mail for today is Independance Day, the quitest one We have ever had in all the yrs. we can remember,    They have made fire works illaglele illegal & there hasn’t been hardly any fire crackers of any kind, just about like any other day, only lots of cars on the highway & radio reporting lots of dead & accident & Lancing Mich had a Wind, hail & rain, thunder & lightening & did a lot of damage ,   We haven’t heard how bad.    A little girl 2. or 3. yrs. old. she the mother said she saw a bear take the baby & go into the woods but they found her about 3,00 miles from the cabin & they think she wandered there herself.   a bear has been seen in that location.    I thank God for all our many blessing in Jesus blessed Holy Name. Now & ever more Glory Hallalujah, Amen.

Tue. 5. July. 1955./ Page. 3361./ 2 eggs today./ 1. R. / Been terrible hot & tonight    it is thundering & lightening,    hope pray & trust storm it wont be bad if it storms,    I’ve felt bad all day   bowels are stubern again    & Elbert hasn’t felt good either      sun has been hot & there has been a little breeze most of the day & evening & been all way round     Ernie came in at noon    had piece of toast & cup of tea & then he came in & talked to Elbert late this afternoon.    Elbert took some broccoli to Sarrs to put in ice box untill tomorrow,    he said Dolly was back    she’s been visiting her father & step mother & half brother & sisters at Berlin Hights,    her own mother is married & lives in Cleveland & has some children “more half brothers & sisters    Hellen had 2. children “Helen & Bill Dryer” before she married Rue & she had Jean & Elain “or Muffy & Ernie, by Rue & Young Hellen is Dolly’s mother,   Dolly’s last name is Daniels.   Well, it’s 10-p-m & getting cooler.    I ought to fix up my old corset,    I sweat this one so bad Elbert hung it on the line last night & the due sweetened it & it was fresh & dry this morning,   Oh, God, help me to praise Thee in sprit & do Thy Will & make me Whole in Thee,    I give all the Praise & Glory Amen.

Wed. July. 6. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ 2. R./ Been another hot day.     I darned 2 prs & a 1/2 socks  run out of thread   have to wait now for darning cotton.     It’s been partly cloudy thundered & lightened, but no rain.    & I need to wash blankets ((wool))    Well, I didn’t sew     bowels have been loose today & makes me feel weak.    We received letter from Audrey today,    she says 2 day of her vacation gone al-ready     she has a fushia for me & it has a bud on it.    she was over to see Nellie & she said Ruby has some sort of absess on her intestine & it has come clear up through her abdoman, but Dr. thinks he’ll be able to take care of it.    Audrey talked as if she was discusted with Ruby,    but, we all have our share of grunting to do,  it seems.   & to me there are lots of discusting things for me to,   the way some of them treat & talk & do, me,    I ought to still be able to think for them & get around as I did a few years ago,   they are so smart & can’t remember,    but I’m so dumb I can’t do it for them,    Well, I’m sorry for Ruby & pray God will help her & all the others Who are as sick in other ways & need God’s help.    I’m so far from being perfect.    So hot tonight.    I do thank & praise Thee Jesus for helping me to see some things spiritually & pray for a stronger faith & to be able to do more in His Name & for His sake, Amen.

Thurs. July. 7. 1955./ Page. 3362./ 2. eggs today. / 2 R’s./ No mail today & I tried to work but didn’t get much done    I swept & tried to clean up east window where the flowers are,    had to stop but I’ll try again.    Been mostly cloudy & when sun did come through it was so very hot    felt as if it was burning hot    Elbert has been doing what he could     he cultavated his garden   cut weeds with hoe.   Couldn’t sleep last night but got an hour or so this morning.     hope I have strength enough to wash wool blankets in the morning.    I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray Thou will reveal to me What to do about Wyatt,    I Know Jesus didn’t charge to heal people nor did He ask for a generous gift & the people Who pray for us “or a large persent of them” do remind us to send a generous gift before they pray & I have sent 10.00 twice & they still send a slip to be filled out & ask for more money,      I send 5.00 a month & only have 65.00 per. mo. & all the other things   coal for the winter, gass every 2 or 3 mo’s. light bill Church tenth & 2 or 3. other things & I have got to have a pr of shoes    I’ve worn these for 6. yrs. or more & they are all I have left & they are hurting my feet & I’ve got to get some cotton blanket’s     such a world.    May God help us & Keep us close to Him forever & ever, Amen. 

Fri. July. 8. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ 2. R’s./ Oh it’s been a fine day,    I got up early & washed 3 wool blankets & Elbert washed 1. wool & I did one cotton    I sudsed them good in 2 waters & wrinsed in 2. waters & Elbert wrong them & I hung them up,    they all got dry    sun got so hot & it was 97 degrees    we were done, but, sun so hot we could hardly hardly endure it.    Received letter from Audrey    every one O.K.    I haven’t done anything all after noon.    We had a nice cool breeze untill late this evening.    We sat out front on boards & a man came from the east off the track & ask for water,    he went with Elbert to pump & drank 3 big cups of cold water & when he came back to front of house I gave him cup of coffee    he drank it as if it tasted good    he wouldn’t take any food    he said he worked all morning & the farmer gave him only a dollar,    he looked in his 70 ties & looked tired,    he went back to track & on west.    Radio says 72 degrees.

Fri. July. 8. 1955./ page 3363./ 2. eggs this day./ 2. R’s./ this evening at 9.p.m & it was 97. at noon.    breeze all died before dark.    Oh God I truly thank & Praise Thee for all things & the strength of today.     I thank Thee for Thy Holy word & revealing the truth to me,    I’m still praying for the Holy Ghost & my healing of body & feet in Jesus Name. Amen.

Sat. July. 9. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ 1. R./ I was so tired,    we didn’t sleep much last night,    I got Elbert up to fill the rain barrel & tubs    we didn’t get them all full,    but, it was nice to get some,    Elbert went back & laid down & we didn’t catch the next shower.   partly cloudy & sultry hot,    Jean & Bill & there baby Wendy & Audrey came & they visited, while Bill & Elbert went out & Bill sawed off a few limbs off the big oak, that tornado broke & left hanging    they are hard & dry & hard to saw.    I was going to try to wipe up the floor but didn’t    instead I made an apple & one raspberry pie,    well, it looked & tried to rain but only got a little cooler     We are thankful for that.    Bill said he had to go home early & get ready for a party      they were here about 1 1/2. hrs.    We didn’t have much of a visit some how.    Well I got every thing done,  dishes & Kittles filled for bath & hot drink    Elbert was up to Huron & got some meat cabbage & lettuce & grapefuits & butter this morning & after the folks left he went up to Mrs Perkins & got some rasberries & ice cream.   been to hot to work, but it cooler now,    Praise God from Whom all blessings flow.    I thank Thee Jesus & all Praise truly belongest to Thee forever & ever Amen

Sun. July. 10. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ 2. Rock./ No one came    but Jesus was here with me & I’ll never be able to tell how much He means to me.    I Praise & Honour Him.        Been a cool wind  N. east & partly cloudy, real cool tonight        last night it thundered & lightened just terrible & in showers      & moon would shine nice & clear every now & again but didn’t rain much.    Wish I could go to church. Amen. 

Mon. July. 11. 1955/ 2. eggs today./ 1. R. / Well, Elbert arose early & went to Lorain    went & got his shoe altered    went & got olive oil & his 2 suits B.V.D & sock & a 4.55 blanket,    I told him & wrote it on the order,   a light cotton blanket & this one has wool in it    he stopped in Vermilion   got the groceries 10.00 worth    discusting,   he done need a woman tied to his shirt tails, but, he needs my brain    he can’t think & he had it wrote on the order to,    Well he ordered some coal.

Mon. July. 11. 1955./ page. 3364./ 2. eggs this day/ 1. R./ I don’t know how much & he got cream & we didn’t have a meal to eat untill supper & I had potatoes & beans all ready cooking & they were cold When we got the meat fried 2 1/2 hrs. later    he said he hadn’t eat but he wasn’t hungry & looked as if he had been stuffed,   Well we had supper & I washed dishes & then a car stopped & let Miss. Clark out & we had a good visit,   she says Mrs. Sprunk isn’t very well,   had a couple heart attacks.    She told me about the church & all the folks & I gave her a bag of caned foods, oranges a grape fruit, & 1. doz. eggs    she wished she could live closer to me & the poor soul looks worn out     she’s been staying at the church while Tom & Mertle & Roney have been on a Vacation & she’s been working hard to get cleaned up there    she painted that big hall & a door that’s been an eye sore    she scraped sanded & painted it white & she did the hall & stair case,    I do hope they show her how glad they are from time to time,    she says she feel so weak & staggers in the morning when she gets up, but after she gets hot coffee & breakfast she gets her strength.   I gave her a hot cup of tea & piece of black raspberry pie,   she seemed to enjoy it although the seeds trouble her as they do me getting under our plates.    the couple that left her came for her some after 10-p-m.    Then Helen Sarr came in & said Rue went to Cleveland to Dr. & he took Ernie with him & she’ll have to be there all night alone    she talked to Elbert in the back yard & went back home to iron & clean up the house.    I pray God Thou will help to help others for Thee.   I Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost,  keep me close to Thee.

Tue. July, 12. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ 2 R’s/ Well, today has been cool  breeze N. east, hot sun.    We didn’t work    Elbert’s tired out after driving to Lorain.    Rue Sarr came back today & Ernie came up to see us,   & he came back & ate supper with us,   we hadn’t got done with Nellie, Ella Jane & Bonita’s 3. children came in    Nellie says she’s feeling better    Well, I hope she can feel better & that she will gain in strength.    Girls didn’t stay long & then I got dishes done & now must do the reading & go to bed,    I thank & Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost. Amen. 

Wed. July 13. 1955/ Page. 3365./2. eggs today./ 2. R’s./ I didn’t do much    made Elbert’s bed up fresh & aired his cover blankets.    & made up my bed    I got up & put the wool blankets on & then I rested    tempture is 89 & 90 during the day & at night 50 or 58 & air damp & heavy    stars look such a long way off.    We had thought of going to town   but stores are closed on Wed. so I’ll have to wash Thurs rags all in the wash.    I wiped up the floors & feel all tired out & tried to keep Elbert from the hot sun & he seems determined to do What he Knows he ought not to do.    I haven’t been able to get money orders yet but hope to soon & pray God will help me in all my needs.     They cut the Wheat acrossed the road today   No Wevils.     I have the money order forms made out to Wyatt, Mrs. Rotes & Blind,   I’m sure I sent it but only put in money instead of money order

Thurs. July. 14. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ 2. R’s/ Been bum all day & not able to do any thing as night draws near     I’m feeling worse at 9-p-m,   bowels tried to move,     by forcing them hard I got rid of most of it but could hardly get to the bed      Elbert brought me water & soap & I washed good & then lay down.    he made me hot tea,   I drank it, but felt, oh, so sick  thought I’d get up & read & write but was to weak & he brought in my wash rags & water & my teeth    I had them all ready to bring in    he brought my tablet & I got ready for bed,    rectum turn way out.    Been windy hot & partly cloudy,   S. West wind thundered hard & lighten-ed    Elbert emptied can & then we got a very heavy shower.   barrel was open.   I thank Thee Jesus for all our many blessing. 

Fri. July. 15. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ 1. R./ Barrel was full this morning, so Elbert filled the oil tank & now when barrel is full again & the buckets, we’ll have enough to do the other blankets.    Elbert went to Huron got the money orders for Wyatt 10.00 & I’ll add 5.00 & 2.00 for blind men & 1.50 for Mrs. Rote.   Now to get them wrote and on there way.    My bowels moved with ease this morning    back & rectum sore.   No, mail;   I’m sick to my stomach,   hope to get settled soon.   There’s a misty rain  high wind   S. West & a hurrcane expected in one of the states,   I didn’t catch the name.    I washed out the rags & nose rags & 3 shirts 4 towels & my stocking – the wash rags tonight;  winds been quite strong all day & tonight & it’s quite cool    I wrote the letters got them ready to go & now I’ll read some scripture to think over while in bed.    Elbert’s not feeling very good yet.    I thank & praise God for all He does for us & hope we can do more for Him.   Jesus Keep me all the way & help me to be strong for Thee, Amen.

Sat. July. 16. 1955./ page. 3366./ 1. eggs today./ 1R../ Been partly cloudy & gave us a good storm & a light misty shower & just before dark it sure rained big heavy drops & my clothes were most dry & before we could get them it soaked them,    then they hung & dripped & whiped untill almost dry & Elbert brought them in.   I hung them up in here, some got dry & the rest are damp.   The coal man brought the coal today & that cost us 86.47   it was 88.97, but, they gave us a discount of 2.50.    I thank Thee Jesus that we had enough saved to pay cash     f or now it’s done untill another year,     didn’t leave us with much to live on,    but, Thou hast always taken care of us.    Ernie was here couple of times this after noon & he ate noodles & drank coffee & crackers with us for supper,    he said Muffie & her boy friend was home    they came today & were going to the beach to have a weiner roast tonight,     Charlie Brode came along on his bicycle & Ernie yelled at him & he came back & waited untill Ernie finished his coffee    they’re about the same age & hight & both have small sized bicycles,    they looked like 2 gig suill mosquitoes as the rode off up the hill to Ernies home.     It’s star light tonight.    Elbert got his self all dirty   getting over the coal to shut the window,     so he took a bath & put on clean clothes & hung the dirty ones on the line ,     was quite hot for a few hours & now it’s cool.    We’ll have to wash Mon. if we can.     I didn’t do all mine this week & he didn’t do any of his.    Hope we both feel better soon.    I am so glad & thankful we can be up & do the most necessary things    I Praise Father Son & Holy Ghost. 

Sun. July. 17. 1955./ 2. eggs today/ 1. R. / Been very hot today    We have just sit around     just before supper time Katherine & Joe came in & said they had brought a lunch to eat out of doors     & they said Eva & Marry Ann were coming    they came & had lunch out side & then were going home & not to Church,    I pray Thou will cleans the church folks & help them to be one again.    Brother & Sister Swarthouse are expecting to preach in Sandusky before long.    Looked like rain, partly cloudy all day.    I thank Thee that Thou Jesus has taken care of us & I pray we may do more for Thee    I’m trusting & believing,    take all my unbelief & give me a stronger faith & courage & power,    Keep me ever close to Thee, help me to step out in Thy work Amen & Glory to God in the Highest,   Hallelujah, Glory, Glory, Amen.    We have had several very good Sermons. 

Mon. July. 18. 1955./ Page. 3367./ 2. eggs today./ Elbert got up & got his washing all done & dried  work pants & all.   now I’ll have mine to get out & I’ve been so week & my leggs don’t feel as if they would hold me up,    but, & maybe I’ll try,    Elbert has made plans to ride to Lorain in the morning,    & it will be early 4-a-m slow time & 5- fast time.    Well Rue & Ernie came up after supper    Rue wants Elbert to look after his garden a little,    he’s going on a trip for 2 weeks & take Ernie with him,    I do wonder if Hellen will have to be there along all that time.    Well, I felled the belt down & sewed the buttons on my dress & now I’ll have to stitch the hem & the sleeves in & it will be done,    then some day soon I hope to cut out a couple more & get them going before these worn out   & one I can wear to Church.    I do thank my God for saving my soul & trust to be able to praise Him in spirit in Jesus Name    I’m asking     Oh Praise the Lord I’m glad I’m free Where Jesus is -it’s heaven to me, on land or sea    What matters where where Jesus is ti’s Heaven there.   Help us Jesus.    I thank Thee.    We received a letter from Audrey today & a March of faith.

Tue. July. 18. [should be July 19]1955./ 2. eggs today./ Johny was ordained a minister on July 10. 1955.     No mail today    I mailed Audrey a a letter this morning,    Elbert was going to ride to Lorain with Hellen,    but, he didn’t feel able, so he got up & went down to Sarr’s & had to wait half hour, to tell her he wasn’t going,    I got up & put a stamp on the letter he was to give Audrey,     & wrote across back that Elbert changed his mind & wasn’t coming & when Elbert got back from Sarr’s, I told him to give letter to Postman.    Rue & Ernie went on there trip this morning.    they left after Hellen went to work.    It’s been hot through the middle of the day & untill evening,    then cools off fast,     I’ve felt so weak today,    I tried to hack off a few weeds today, but just don’t have any strength,    I feel so terrible weak.    I have black & blue marks on my legs, arms & body,    they look like finger & thumb marks & my right arm feel as if it was all most broke & has been so sore & ached so bad – a big black & blue mark on it,    God I pray you will reveal what it is & how I got it.    do I get up in my sleep he asks me if I heard him calling me & there by hang a tale, in Jesus Name. 

Wed. July. 20. 1955./ Page. 3368./ 2. eggs today./ 1. R./Well, I got up at 10-a-m    Elbert had been over & got the milk & to Huron & got steaks for dinner,    he went over to the fish house & they gave him abig mess of fish    he cleaned them all & fried a few for supper & took the rest over to Brodes,   gave them a few, for putting ours in there deep freeze.    & while he cleaned fish I washed out m nightgown 2 under skirts pillow cas towels rags & nose rags, stocking & 2. dresses & I sure lots better by way of strength, than I thought I would    & I hung out most of them    Elbert handed the rags to me to hang & he brought them all in    & I aired my blankets & made beds & he cooked dinner & supper.    Been hot sun with cool N. east wind.     We thank Thee Jesus for the wonderful blessing of this day    but I do hope & trust for the Holy Ghost & my healing & to be enabled to do much for Thee in the manfature.    I Praise Thee Jesus for this healing & thank, Thee Amen. 

Thurs. July. 21. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ I didn’t work today,   Elbert did    he has filled up the hole where the big apple tree stood,   part of the root is still there,     some of the trees are alive & some are die-ing & it’s 2. yrs. the 8th of June 1955. since the tornado    the big old Elm down in the hollow by the road begins to look as if it will all be died before long & the one a little farther west on the line is all dead.    Well, I went out & watched Elbert carry water from the cystern  some that leached in from the top & it’s begining to stink,   to the garden   dirt is so dry, it’s like flour,    it needs a good all night drizzle to soak in, but radio says it will be hot all week,    there’s been a good N. east breeze un-till late this after noon, then it all died out.    No mail to-day.    We aired our sleeping garments & I made bed & washed dishes & crochet a little,    my bowels haven’t moved today either.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things great or small Amen. 

Fri. July. 22. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Well I did feel so bad this morning just felt as if I couldn’t get up    Elbert brought me a cup of hot tea but it didn’t give me the usual lift,    but I got up at 10-a-m.    my stomach & bowels feel so sore,    we had dinner & I got at my dress     finished sewing on snaps,     made button holes    finished sleeves & the hem,    now it’s ready to wear     & it tired me some    it’s so hot 97. degrees today here     & over 100 in New York Radio said     & Elbert hasn’t done much    it’s to hot for his head outside

Fri. 22. July. 1955./ Page. 3369./ 2. eggs this day./ Mr. & Mrs. Weber came in this evening & brought us some of the ice cream from her mothers birth-day party Sun. July. 17.th 1955. (there were 97 people who called on her    she can read & walks about the house & takes care of her self)     the cream was sure good & it was so thoughtful of them,    they have a farm & lots of work to do.    Sister Weber just had all her teeth out & so she don’t feel to strong,    she said she was healed once of her deafness & she lost her temper & her healing,    Oh God help her to recapture her Victory in Jesus name,  that she may be a blessing,    help us Jesus I pray.    Oh, I Praise Thee & thank Thee for all things & hope & trust Thou will give me that understanding I’m so much in need of.    Glory to God,    I Praise Thee Jesus. 

Sat. July. 23. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Oh, it’s been so hot 96 & Radio said over 100 degrees in New York but it began to look like rain & did rain a very little late this after noon & it’s still thundering & lightening all around    air is cooler,    but, I do hope it rains for not only do we need it, but the garden trees & every thing out side,   we have 5. or 6. weeks of this yet    We are so thankfull  We have some breeze most of the day.    I got up 10-a-m. & lay down & got up again,    I set a little bread & made 12 biscuits & one loaf.    I made few baking Powder biscuits for supper,    Elbert Killed & cooked the last barred rock hen    she would have laid every day    we eat the most of it for supper,    she was such a little thing & the meat was hard & dry.    Well, she’s done.    I baked 4 pies 2. pumkin & custard & 1. black berry,    Elbert picked the berries out in the back this morning,    the trees are loaded with apples & the Whole big limb in the top broke off one tree, in the wind, the other night,    the whole back is full of weed black berries & brush & Frank & I kept it clean side hill & flats.  & now it’s terrible,    & Elbert can’t seem to keep up with more than the front half & not all of that.    Jesus I thank Thee for all we have & I thank Thee for saving my soul for all the many healings Thou has given me so freely & I crave to do more for Thee,    help me to understand, in Jesus Name I ask & I give Thee The Praise.   & Glory forever more Amen. 

Sun. July. 24. 1955./ ___ eggs today./ Well Joe & Katherine came at noon.    I hadn’t got up yet & they had been to Sunday School & church & then came here     Elbert had potatoes read to cook & he put them on

Sun. July. 24. 1955./ Page. 3370./ 2. egg this day./ I got up, feeling terribly weak and all in    & greeted them & we had dinner together,    they seemed to enjoy it    Elbert & Joe went up on highway & called Eva & she & Marry Ann came & had supper with us all    Eva’s heart is so troubled    Marry Anna own mother Wants to put her in some sort of home Where, not even her own people can go to see her,    I pray Jesus will, in His own way, keep her from such a destiny, Oh God, have Marcy & see that the right way is done,  Jesus I do believe Thou Will,     help Eva to live closer to Thee,    Keep her ever closer & help her to pray & trust with all her heart, soul, mind & strength, I thank Thee Jesus. Amen.  Elbert picked 2 qt’s of black berries for each of the 2. families.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus    Oh how much we need Thee every second of our lives,    Forgive us & save us, Amen.    Today is Audrey’s birthday    she is 63. yrs. old. 

Mon. July. 25. 1955./ 2 eggs today./ Well I was so tired I forgot to tell about the nice rain, we got last night in heavy showers,    Elbert got up & filled up the containers,    he got wet & it broke his rest,    but We Praise & thanked Jesus for the water & that although it thundered & lightened hard the wind wasn’t so bad & it was such a good rain & I’m sure every thing.outside greatful    I thank & Praise Thee for answering prayer and feel sure all will be well with my soul.    May all Glory & Honour be Thine-forever & ever Amen.    Well, Katherine got me 2. cotton blankets 1.69 sents each,    I paid her for them & 2. hens $6.88 cents so that’s done.    I washed the blankets & got them most dry & washed my dress under skirt & rags & towels     feel rather tired,    Elbert went to Huron & I gave him $13.00 & the change from 10. Mrs Haslet gave me     he had 1.00   & he spent 4.42, so he has $9. left so he says, seems he should have 10.00    Well, I thought he’d help me with the wash a little,    but he went down & cultavaated Rue’s garden & talked to Hellen      she said Rue was in Oregon & she thinks he’s going to California.    My clothes will have to be hung out in the morning, part of them    I thank & praise Thee Jesus, for all things & Pray for Hellen & for Eva    that Thou will help them in all the ways they need    bring them closer to Thee Amen.  

Tue. July. 26. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Been a terrible hot day    We didn’t try to work    I tried to crochet,    but hands to hot   We received Nice letter from Sister Rote & a card & letter from sister Audrey. nice to get a letter & not know it’s coming.   I do

Tue. July. 26. 1955./ Page. 3371./ 2. eggs this day./ hope & pray all will be well with each one of us & I thank & praise God in Jesus Dear Name for all my & our many blessings & pray for mercy on our souls & trust, Jesus, Thou will call each one to Thee, put a craving in there souls & draw them to Thee Amen.    I give Thee all Praise & Glory now & for ever more Amen. 

Wed. July. 27. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ Brother Frank’s birthday, he is 65. yrs. old    Audrey was 63.July 24, 1955.    Well we had a really hot day & we did not work,     I tried to crochet    it was to hot to get much done.    Elbert ought to have called Audrey, but he didn’t & he wants to go to Lorain,    it to hot for him to go,    but I don’t know what he’ll do,    I hope & pray he’ll use good common sence,    he don’t need to go,    he does have to have his shoes a-justed,     but he can wait. a little longer.    Brother & Sister Dear were here,    they took communion with me & had prayer    his toes are still very sore & the shock has made him sick,    he don’t look very good either.    & she’s thin & looks tired out & Naomie is to fat,    they were here an hour or so.    We had just finished our supper.    I thank God & praise Him & Jesus & the Holy Ghost, for all our many blessing.

Thurs. July. 28. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Elbert got up took a bath went for the milk   took care of hens & ate a bite & went to Lorain, I was so sleepy for I couldn’t sleep or rest last night & only had one nape be-fore Elbert left & had just dozed off when a woman came to the door  Jehova’s Wittness    at last I looked & she said   are you sick    I said yes,    she said   are you alone & I said  for a few hours,    she talked out & left me a book,   said she was sorry & left,   I thanked her.    Well after that I couldn’t settle down so just got up    hung bed things out & got a few odds & ends done & Elbert came 1-15-p-m.    We had a lunch & he put the water on to heat & washed out the b.V.D, Audrey gave him;    he pick cucumbers, to, this morning    & took some to Audrey, gave mrs Cranage some & Mrs. West. some.    & we have a few left, Well he wahed out his dirty cloths & got most of them dry    Audrey gave him 5 union suits,   he had 3.   so he ought to keep clean, he talked to Dr. Arnold.    but not to Kuntz a-bout [?] the house.   I hardly Know what to do a-bout it.    I thank Thee Jesus & give all Praise & Glory to Thee for ever & ever. Amen.   Hot today  cool N.E. wind tonight

Fri. July. 29. 1955./Page. 3372./ 1. eggs today./ Well, it’s sure been hot to- today,    I swept & wiped up my bedroom floor & the Kitchen but didn’t get Elbert’s floor .    Elbert opened some can soup & we ate soup for supper    No mail today.    I finished Eva’s kercheif yesterday & Marry-Anna’s today,    so when they come I’ll give them to them     I gave Katherine one the last time she was here,    N. east breeze all day     & it looked as if it might rain last night & again tonight,    but, no rain, but it’s cooler tonight    I sweat untill all my clothes were wet while wiping up the floor.    I Praise Thee Jesus for caring for us & saving our souls    help me to understand,    I thank Thee. 

Sat July 30 1955./2. eggs today./ Well it’s been another hot day & late this after noon    I baked 2 black berry pies  1. custard.   & 1. peach    it’s to hot to work Elbert got supper    Brodes told him he could have corn & tomatoes, so he went & got them & a qt. of milk & he went up here to store & got some pressed meat, salt as salt & he cooked it in the Kraut for supper & we had the corn    Gets cool at night but to hot days.  I upset my grape juice & worst part of it, all down front of my dress & clear through my underskirt I washed it right out,    I don’t know if it will stain dress or not & now I have to iron a dress.   I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all things Amen.   No mail today & N. east breeze untill just before dark then all died out leaving it so hot but now there is a little breeze & getting cooler,  & I have to iron my dress  Elbert took care of Rue’s garden this morning his own today.  

Sun. July. 31. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Got up late    took a bath & tried to soak my feet.    Joe & Katherine came & we had dinner together & Elbert gave Joe what old potatoes we had left.     she brought me a doz or so pie tins,   they look like aluminum, she buys pies on them.    she brought some beans she bought navy & marrow fats.    they left a-bout 3-30-p-m   Eva & Marry Ann & them were going out for a picnic supper & maybe to Church some where.   No one else came, all day.   So hot all day   97 degrees    a very little breeze.    I thank & praise God, our Father Jesus & the Holy Ghost for all things great & small & do pray I can do more to help others & that He will continue to deal with hearts here & ever more.   I thank Thee & Praise Thee for ever & ever.   

Mon. Aug. 1. 1955./ Page. 3373./ 2. eggs today./ Been 98 degrees to hot to work,    there was a very little N. & little east breeze but I didn’t work    Elbert cultivated his garden & he was to hot     his right arm’s been hurting him    he can’t hardly use it.    No mail today, & I ought to do some writing.    I thank & praise God in Jesus Name for all our blessing, which are many,    I’m hoping trusting & praying.    

Tue. Aug. 2.1955./ 2. eggs today./ Well I did my washing or the most of it    & it’s been all most a 100 in the shade    there’s been a nice cool breeze in the north     & so it wasn’t quite so bad,   but it didn’t dry very fast & my night gown was still quite damp When Elbert brought it in,      the thin pieces got quite dry,     anyway that done but we sweat so bad we’ll need to wash again Sat.   I received letter from Wyatt with the cloth that has Maricle oil, on it & they laid hands on & prayed     & I believe God will in Jesus Name make me Whole.   We received card from Audrey & tax blank today 14.26.   I thank Thee & Praise Thee      Thou art a Wonderful & Marvelous Jesus, Glory, Glory, Hallelujah    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus Blessed, Pure, Clean & Holy,    I love Thee Amen.  

Wed. Aug. 3. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ Been lots to hot to work      & I’ve been thinking of all who work in shops & places with out a good ventilition      & Audrey says her work place is a sweat box & they are dripping wet when they get out & Hellen Sarr & a lot of other people in Verious places.    No worth While mail today & no dry cloths on us either,    it’s 10-p-m & still hot.    Well, We made out the food order     & Elbert’s hoping for his check in the morning      & if it comes he’ll go to the store.    air is a little cooler now, but still hot     & I’m going to read & go to bed thanking God in Jesus Dear Name for my healing,     & Praising Him for all things forever & ever, Amen. 

Thurs. Aug. 4. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Been another hot day 97. & we did have a very little N. east breeze,    it dies all out toward night & now again there is a very little & the sweats runing down my neck in little streams.    I tried to crochet, hands so wet,   it’s hard job.   Got sample paper in the mail,   called O.M. I. Farm paper,   it’s for the Ohio, Michigan & Indiana Farmers, & then tonight Nellie, Bonita & her 3 children came in for an hour or so & they brough us a special news paper,   showing all the improve-ments in the last 25 yrs. in Lorain Ohio, 200 pages.  that’s

Thurs. 4. Aug. 1955/ Page. 3374./ 2. eggs this day./ our home town    We grew up in Lorain.    Elbert got his check & he went to Vermilion & spent $33.53 & his check was for 52.80 so he had 19.77 left & he had some in his pocket, that made $26.88, & he had begged 5.00 from me, or he said he didn’t have any to buy milk & bread or anything for last week & untill he would get his check, so I had him give back the $5.00     he has 21.88 now & he’ll get 13.00 more the 12th that will be next Fri.    so I’m going to keep tab on all he spends.    It’s a terrible hard job to keep tab on a man’s money,   he squeals & sqirms & squacks,   Frank was the same way.   & I Kept track of every cent I spent      I felt sure he’d want to Know & ask me sometime     & he did, but I had my books to prove where all he gave me, went.    he looked one or two over & gave them all back to me.    I wont have much for anything out of mine $11.00 for Church, 1.00 for insurance, 10.00 for gas, 1.50 for light bill $14.26 for taxes  10.00 save for coal so I’ll have 17.24 left & I’d like to get some slippers   I need them so bad.    Nellie said Mr. Baldwin was in a car wreck & badly wounded    drove over 6 hundred moles in one day & it proved tomuch.    Poor Tomie here looking after things while his father went on a vacation to see Claud “his youngest son & wife & children” & Tomie suffering it out up here,   not able to go look after his father    but his father is up again    don’t know what he’ll do about coming back home.    Bonita told Elbert she has her car paid for now,    but didn’t say about Ella Jane’s car,   Ella Jane was sick today, but got her work done.    Elbert gave them some cucumbers     I pray they got back home safe.    Nellie & Bonita’s children been over to Johnies taking care of. there 4. children while they went on a vacation for couple weeks, Nellie looks & acts tired out     & Bonita says she’s to tired to get up & go to work mornings,   & they say Jim Monagon is home for 14 days.    Oh God, if only they would call on Thee & work as hard to do Thy will as they do to have a good time & eat.    Help us Jesus before it’s forever to late.    I thank & Praise Thee for my healing & all things Amen.

Fri. Aug. 5. 1955./ Page. 3375./ 1. eggs today./ I washed a dress & 2 shirts  2. prs. of stocking & the rags, could hardly get it done & now 9-10-    I nearly strangled on some grapefruit juice,    it’s terrible, was so terrible hot a gain today & so many people working & suffering from the heat & so many bed ridden & others who have to be in bed.    Audrey said it was sure a sweat shop & I’m so sorry for them all.    We had a good breeze most of the day & there’s a very little yet tonight,     it clouded up before dark,    raido says showers tonight in the morning & Sat. & a hurricane coming toward Florida with wind 120 miles an hour & gaining in speed so all will be watching for it.    Oh Why don’t we live closer to Thee    Jesus, help me to & save my soul    I Praise & thank Thee.    Elbert went to see if Hellen was O.K. & she was;    & he came back in 30 minutes or so.   No mail today.    I was sick most all day & couldn’t eat untill 4-P-m.    We haven’t heard from brother Frank & his families for some time now or Uncle Will’s Children.

Sat. Aug. 6. 1955./2. eggs today./ Well we had a good refreshing rain       been hot but a nice cool breeze most of the day,    just thundered & lightened all evening & now it’s raining hard     & We wish we could save some, but it’s runing away;    I Praise God & Jesus for the water & that the lightening is not to bad nor the wind.    I thank Thee Jesus & pray Thou will Keep me close & safe from evil & harm, Glory, Glory Hallelujah   I Praise Thee & pray I my Keep Thy ways & Will in all things.    deal with me as Thou seest    I need & Bless those of Thine & help me to be of service to Thee Amen.    I sent cards. to Mrs. Rote Audrey & letter to Wyatt.

Sun. Aug. 7. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ Well we sure got a down pour of rain & cooled the air & a warm blanket felt good    We had a nice day    was partly cloudy & cool    N. east breeze,    I was sick all night    my bowels run like water    my stomach upset & I felt like throwing up    then bowels would run & I had to get Elbert to empty can 3 or 4 times & today; he has been out looking to find his pocket knife, he lost    & he doesnt Know Where he lost it    he was mowing front yard & front of garden    then he was to toilet & hen house,    so he don’t Know where it is or when he lost it,    but there was only little blade that he would like to find,    for it was pointed,    it had White handle    he was up to store up here & after milk.    I sure feel weak.    & my head feels so bad.    I Praise Thee Jesus    Keep me Close.

Mon. Aug. 8. 1955./ Page 3376./ 2. eggs today./ Elbert doesnot feel so good but he got up & done his washing & then went down & worked 2. hrs. in Rues garden.    & he hadn’t been home long before Rue drove in,     & Hellen was there before Elbert got home,     He didn’t see her, to talk to her,    they wasn’t there long before Ernie Knocked at the back door,     Elbert let him in & shook hands & hugged him & he came & put his arms around me & we kissed each other & then he sat down & he & Elbert began to talk & visit    Elbert had supper about ready & & we put a plate on for Ernie,    he sat up & ate hamberg  a dish of peaches a bun & grape jelly & some carrots & had a cup of hot tea & said it was good,    then he got on his bick & went home, saying he’d be back.    We had a nice letter from Audrey today.    Elbert’s thinking of going to Lorain in the morning    I wish he wouldn’t go,   he’s so tired.    He was up to Huron this morning & he got himself 2. work shirts.   & he got fresh meat that the blood was still in    & we had steak chopped & ham-berg for supper & meat to boil.   so soup tomorrow.    Oh Jesus I am so glad Thou are with me & pray for more strenght.   I thank Thee & Praise Thee, Amen. 

Tue. Aug. 9. 1953/ 2. eggs today./ Well, I’ve been to weak today but am trusting to feel better tomorrow & Elbert’s talking of going to Lorain again tomorrow.    He gave the bread man an armfull of cucumbers today.    I received the 2 boxes of cards & note paper from Sister Rote today.    Ernie’s been here twice today,    he gave Elbert 4. dollars his father sent up, for looking after his garden.    Been quite warm & I hope & pray for more strength    I trully don’t feel able to sit up but have helped a little    I mended his sleeper a little & darned his socks & I cut out a sleeper jacket & have it ready to stitch.    I felt all day as if I’d pass out, but God has Kept me.    Elbert has fixed up his garden & been busy all day    he carried the water out of the wood tub and put it on his garden.    I thank Thee Jesus for my healing & for all things & give Thee all Glory & Honour, Amen.

Wed. Aug. 10. 1955./ Page. 3377./ 2. eggs today./ To hot although partly cloudy & the air was thick & fogy clear to the top of the trees & it thundered & looked bad but passed by with out any rain.    We thank God for our checks this morning,    I have the money order for Wyatt & forgot to put 14.26 on tax order, So Elbert will mail that tomorrow,    he plans on going back to Lorain to get shoes streched.    air cool & damp tonight.    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all things,    Oh Jesus Keep me Close. 

Thurs. Aug. 11. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Elbert went to Lorain & he took poor fat little Dixie back to Lipp’s Tea Store,    she was a very ambitious little thing,    she wanted to have a nest & she bult two but she never laid an egg.   & Mrs. Kegean brought her male, but he didn’t want to mate with her & now he’s yelled all day for her, so I’ll be glad when she comes for him, or if he sings again, it wont be so bad.    Elbert talked with Mrs. Cranage & with Audrey & Gertie at Noon    he went at 8-30-a-m & got back at about 2-30-p-m.    he is so tired,    he got his shoes stretched again    Audrey sent us a pint of quinces      Elbert bought 40 cents worth of candy & not what I wanted,     he got hamberg & mailed my tax money & cards.   he got gas & oil 1.92 & 49 cents for a lunch.    Well, I feel so weak & so miserable & didn’t get right up when Elbert left but slept & a car came in & blew the horn right by my window     woke me with such a start & then drove off    they stopped at Snyders & then went on    I don’t know who it could have been,    at least they don’t know I can’t move very fast any more,    I ironed my two house dresses & Elbert’s dress shirt     & I don’t see why I should feel so weak,    I pray God will give me strength in body as well as soul & spirit     & I do thank Him for all our our many blessing,    We had nice letter from INez & Henry today.    Weather is hot during middle of day & cool at night, so we close the house up & they said over Radio tempture droppes to 50 degrees tonight & in Lorain Wed.    they had such a down pour, the water was up to top of curbs     we had a heavy rain, lasted about 3. minutes, between 2. a.m. & 4.a.m. this morning.    Oh, God help to to rest & strength.   I thank Thee

Fri. Aug. 12. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Well I didn’t think I could wash today but I did the rags & my skirt & my shirts    seemed as if I’d pass out every few minutes     I’d wash a piece & sit a little untill at last they were all done,    Elbert hung them out & wind was quite puffy. & strong.    & sun was hot when it got through the clouds & tonight it has freshen up & the hurricane is & has been bad & another one has formed & getting bad also,    it is real cool here & was, 50 degrees last & feels as if it will be 40 or 45 degrees tonight.    Well I was out to mail box yesterday but not out today.    Ernie didn’t go to Dearborn today, said they had phone call & every one’s down with flu or something.   Well I thank

Fri. 12. Aug. 1955/ page. 3378./ 2. eggs this day/& Praise Thee Jesus for all things & the strength of this day.    Elbert has wonderful cucumbers,    but, it looks as if something has been put onto some of the vines & turned them brown & killing them, just here & there.    Oh, I’m so tired wish I was in bed,    Elbert’s felt all tired out from his trip to Lorain Thurs. back hurts him      he can hardly walk around    he did a lot of walking around & looking    he talked with Mrs. Cranage & only saw 3. people he knew on the street, in Lorain,   he talked to West in Vermilion 

Sat. 13. Aug. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ Been stormy,    winid blew in heavy puffs all last night & all day & is raining & blowing yet tonight    Radio says it will blow out after midnight,    it’s been quite cool & more so tonight.    I’ve been feeling rather dumb & as if I had been doped      when I walk & feel as if I was stumbling along or going to go headlong,    if only I had a kind & loving soul to help me.    I pray Jesus will help & show me What to do. 

Sun. 14. Aug. 1955./ 1. eggs today/ Been raining off & on all night & a part or most of the morning, sort of heavy mist all morning, heavy showers all night.    I got up late & we had dinner & about 3. oclock   Eva, Marry Ann, Joe & Katherine came in & brought supper    fried chicken potatoe salid buns milk & chocolate cake,   we made hot coffee & tea & they ate & visited a while & packed up again to go to Church & home     Elbert gave them cucumbers & apples,    I gave Katherine a Kercheif with a blue edge & so today I gave Eva & Marry Ann each one with crocheted edge of pink.    MarryAnn’s yellow & pale blue.    They are all having their troubles & taking pills & dope.    They left 10 minutes to eight for Church.    Sky is full of stars tonight & wind about died out.    They had hard wind & rain in Cleveland    water gutter deep blow down telephone posts & up rooted trees & done quite a lot of damage.    Jesus Keep me close & fill me with Thy Spirit that I may praise Thee in Spirit & in truth.   Oh God of Love & Mercy,   We are as lost sheep hear & help me before it tolate for I know we must Praise Thee in Spirit.    Glory to God in the Highest   Hallelujah Hallelujah; Amen.

Mon. Aug. 15. 1955./ Page. 3379./ 2. eggs today./ Was so cool we had light fire night before last & last night,    but, to hot today & tonight & there is another Hurricane called Dyan,    they think it will hit the Maine land tonight or tomorrow & they haven’t cleaned up the last one “called Conny” yet.    Well I’m still not feeling very strong yet.    but am trusting & believing I will soon.    Elbert was just Out side & says it’s little cooler, it 11-15-p-m.   I couldn’t work today.   Nellie, Bonita & her 3 children came in just as it was getting dark,    they brought a water mellon & ate half of it,    Elbert got a half of one at supper tonight.    I went out & set in the car with Elbert for half an hour or so & watched the sun set as red as blood.   then Nellie & children came in for an hour or so      Nellie is feeling real bad & could hardly keep from cry crying,   she says she don’t see how she is ever going to teach when school starts    Well I pray God will help her in all the ways she needs & soon.   & I pray He will deal with her girls & grand chilodren.    Oh God I ask in Jesus Name for help,   we need Thee so much.    Elbert don’t look very well & his head & back are bad.    Ernie was here all after noon & he made an air plane & begged me for stories.    he says Dollie is coming back to go to school this Fall,    he said Bill & his sister Hellen were here to his home yesterday,    & his father went to work today.    Ernie went home at 4-30-p-m.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things & trust Thou will reveal to me the things I ought to Know & do    I thank Thee Jesus, Amen. 

Tue. Aug. 16. 1955/ 2. eggs today./ I had a gall stone attack & came late in afternoon/  Elbert went to Huron    got a little food & it was a little 3.83. including milk.    Ernie was here all after noon & Hellen came for him,   he went home once but she wasn’t there,   We gave her some apples & cucumbers    & she said she’d wash Elbert’s sheets.    it’s almost more than I can do, to wash my own cloths.    I feel some better today, but have lots of room for improvement ,   (Cousin Georgie’s birthday 70 yrs old.    Been partly cloudy & hot.   We came here in 1921. on 16th  34 yrs. today     winds all around & N.E. tonight    no mail today.   Hurricane Dian is expected tonight or in the morning on coast Georgia & Carriline    Oh, God, Keep me Humble & close to Thee in Jesus Blessed Name. 

Wed. Aug. 17. 1955./ 0. eggs today/ Been hot with a very damp N. E. breeze all day & tonight.   2 Hurricanes are over & they think the 3rd one is forming & the fog, is thick very thick tonight,     Ella Jane was here tonight    she came to tell me she has to go to the hospital in a month or so     she is going to try to hold off untill her vacation time for she will have to have at least a month after that before

Wed. Aug. 17. 1955./ Page. 3380./ __ eggs today./ she can go back to work,    I hope she gets alone O.K. she had a cup or 2 of tea as we visited & I think she did dread to leave.    Oh God, if only I could help each of them as they need, but Thou art able to help them through some one of Thine & I’m believing Thou Will.    Ernie was here all after noon & back & forth on his bicycle,    he ate a little when we ate.    It was real foggy when Ella Jane headed her care for home.    Oh, Jesus, help me to help Ella Jane when she gets out of the hospital,    I thank & praise Thee for allthing, Amen. 

Thurs. Aug. 18. 1955/2. eggs today/ WEll I got up at 10-a-m & washed out some of my cloths,    it was hot  but we had a good N. breeze & I had them all done except my dress when ELbert got back from Huron,    he made me toast & tea before he went & he got back about 12. noon    he waited & got some fish  8 perch    they gave them to him, he got pork shoulder for dinner & Ernie ate with us,    he gave me a dollar & he gave Elbert 50 cents Wed.  2.50 he has given us for this week,   he’s good for having to play alone,    Well I tell him stories sometimes & we take a word like fragile to see how many words we can get out of it    we got 50, he brought some book & read them to day   funy picture books.    Elbert was gone quite a while to Huron & he didn’t seem to be all there     he was to put the waiste & leg measure on the card I wrote to Audrey & he forgot so I wrote another card & he mailed it at Huron,    dreaded to see him go,   he acted so nervous & all upset    I don’t know what over.     Well I do feel glad that Audrey writes    We got her letter today & I got one from Miss. Mc.Govern.    She to, wishes she lived closer to me,    if they could all live close to me that say they would like to,    Elbert says it wold be a small City, but if they would each live closer to God, I’m sure they would be much more happier.    I thank & praise Thee Jesus for my healing & healings & strength of the day    May all Glory be Thine, Amen. 

Fri. Aug. 19. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Received good letter from Wyatt & I picked a hot day for making a pie,    but, I made a lemon cream pie    Ernie went home & ate his supper & came back & ate

Fri. Aug. 19. 1955./[would be Page 3381] 2. eggs this day./a piece & then went home a-gain,   he was determined to have pie    The gas tank came today, $9.17, & it was 112 degrees in the shade today.   I made a black berry & elderberry pies & the berries were some I had caned in 1949. six years ago.    & was they good, just like fresh.     I’m tired tonight    it’s been so hot    about 5-p-m it gets terrible   air dies all out, but 8 or 9 oclock begins to get cool again.    Well months half gone & Radio’s be-ginning to tell us Fall’s just around the corner.    I do thank God we have the coal in but wish we had the house leveled up.    I thank Thee Jesus for Thy blessing & care & pray We may both work for Thee & do Thy will in all things,   show me what Joe ment by telling Elbert, that his wife would pray me right into hell.    help me to know, what he was trying to tell Elbert;    Help me do Thy bidding in all things now & forever. Amen. 

Sun. Aug. 21. 1955./ 2. eggs today./ Received letter from Wyatt & Marry Vedovich Sat.    Been extra hot for the past 3 or todays 112. & 98. degrees.    We were alone all day, no one called,     Ernie did come & brought the blankets, Hellen washed, Elbert’s blankets   I sent her $2.00 but she sent it back, so I don’t know how to pay her but maybe God will help me to find a way.    I Praise Him for all things, Amen.   We have listened to Radio Church sermons all day.

Mon. Aug. 22. 1955./ Page. 3382./ 1. eggs today./ Been another hot day    it lightened all night & rained a good shower but only got a bucketful in the barrel,    Elbert did out his washing & it all got dry, or damp dry    air’s quite damp.    Inez & Henery Hunt came & visited for an hour or so,    she is so very thin,   but he looks real well    she said his head had been bothering him some when it’s so hot,  but otherwise he’s well,    she said Hilda is building a 4 room house over one street from them & that she don’t know what Keneith is going to do but old age pension board will sell the old home her mother lived in to get back what her mother had in money from them,    the house is on Elyria Ave. & ought to bring a good price, it would seem      thought I’d write letters,   been to hot to do any-thing.    & there’s a nice fresh breeze tonight & quite cool.    Elbert said a queer long black cloud went over us before the rain,    he woke me up,   I hadn’t slept all night,    he said it broke in three pieces    they were rolling fast over & over, the two ends rolling oppsite directions & the middle whirling all drictions    but it was going fast & soon passed over us.    Miss. Clark’s card & Companion was only mail today.    I really ought to write to Sandusky women & quite a few others who like to hear from us now & again.    I thank Thee Jesus for all things, Amen.

Tue. Aug. 23. 1955/ 2. eggs today./I did my wash,    it was small but took all the strength I had & I still feell all in.    Been cooler today & a N. easterly breeze & got quite fresh be-for supper & blowing in puffs yet,    been partly cloudy all day.    Elbert went to Huron    got a little meat & had to take the liver back.    he’s tired    he took the screen off the frame of the combin-ation door that’s been on there since I bought it in 1928. & put on a new screen,    he tried to paint the old one with aluminum paint & messed it all up & didn’t know how to clean it    & now I wonder how long this screen will last.    cloths dried good today    We got a book from Field’s Nursery & letter from Audrey.    Ernie was here today from noon untill five oclock.    Wind’s quit puffy.    It’s extra cool tonight    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for All things .   May the Glory be Thine for ever & ever Amen.

Wed. Aug. 24. 1955./ Page. 3383./ 1. eggs today./ been so all in all day & haven’t done any work.    I got a letter from Sister Haslet    things are not going very well at Church she says    I am still praying God will, in His own way, clear every thing up & help that church be a guiding light to all Who love the Lord.    I Know I’m a long way from being perfect,    but, I do try desperatly & I make such a lot of mistakes,    God help us,    we are so much in need.   I ask in Jesus Name & pray He will Keep me ever close    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee forever & ever. Amen.    It’s been quite cool allday N. east, wind partly Cloudy today & tonight.    Ernie was here half a day & says Dolly’s going to school in Cleveland this Fall so he will be here a great deal I guess.    Goverment is giving 100 milion dollars for several states that were hit with Hurricanes & floods & lots of destruction still going on   (very cool tonight like Sept.)

Thurs. Aug. 25. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ No mail worth while, just gas booklet.    Partly cloudy N. West changing to N. east breeze.    I’ve been real sick & had to lay down part of after noon,    Elbert’s head has felt bad all day.     Nellie, Bonita & her 3 children came just as we were having supper,    said they had theres     so we ate    we had soup.   they talked a while, they had about a dozen an a half of small peaches they brought us     & Elbert gave them a bu. of cucumbers    big nice ones & they picked a few Chinnesse lanterns,    they are so pretty & bright red,   the boys were catching bugs,    they went home before dark.    Ella Jane & Bonita both working & they are worried they haven’t water to do there washing & just begining to think about the things in the bible.    God hlep them each one & all of us I pray.    I thank Thee Jesus for Thy holy word & pray Thou will save my soul & those who are Thine strengthen    I do thank Thee & praise Thee in Jesus Name for all things, Amen. 

Fri. Aug. 26. 1955./ 2. eggs today/ Been partly cloudy,   N. east breeze what little there was.    I haven’t done much today.    Ernie didn’t come today,    Rue sent 2.50 for taking care of Ernie for 5 days so, 50 cents will go on the next time.    He seems to be so unhappy.    Well I did write & send a card to Audrey & I have one wrote to Nellie & family.    I hope to write Sister Cooley tomorrow & Rotes & 

Fri. Aug. 26. 1955./ Page 3384./ 2. eggs this day./ & Eva & Katherine,    Oh, once again, I’m so far behind.    Elbert is not feeling very well & his heart troubles him so bad.    John Snyder & Elbert were over near Bessie’s where he has a few tomatoes growing    he gave Elbert a few & Elbert gave him some cucumbers,    so I thank God for the few things we get in exchange.     I darned Elberts sock’s & I finished the new edge I was doing & today I got most of an old edge sewed on to a kercheif.    & then perhaps I’ll do another & start another doily     I’d like to get at the chair back for Marcie.    I thank Thee Jesus for all things & pray I may praise God in Spirit & truth Amen.

Sat. Aug. 27. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ Felt bad today, but with Elbert’s help I made some oat cookies & tonight I’m feeling so exausted & all in     Ernie came up to ask if he could come & stay untill 10-30-p-m. & so it’s almost 10-30 now, they went to a wedding Fri. & to-night to the banquet    well I’ll be glad when they come.   I feel so weak.   & Ernie’s playing records & I’m tired.    No mail.   I thank & praise God for all our many blessings,    Elbert went to Huron & got some meat & spent $3.77;   Oh God, time is running out so fast & I wish I could Praise God in Spirit & in truth.    & tomorrow is the day of rest     Wish I could go to Church.   It’s been hot & sultry & not hardly any breeze at all today a blue fog that’s very damp, no breeze tonight, either, 

Sun. Aug. 28. 1955./ 1. eggs to day./ Still feeling dumb & Elbert don’t feel so good.   We listened to sermons all day.     Ernie came in at noon for few minutes & then after dinner    Rue came & brought his lawn minutes “it a power mower” he wanted to do some mowing, but I told him, no, not on Sunday, so he talked to Elbert a while & went back home, a female skunk came in on the drive just before Rue came, it had been hurt & could hardly walk,   it went out toward the toilet & then came back to henpark & went west out of sight,     they 3. Rue, Ernie, & Elbert to see if it was in sight, but it had gone.    Well, John don’t put cheery bombs in the corn any more & there are hundreds of black birds in the corn now.    Been partly cloudy even sprinkled a few times late this after noon.    We been alone all day, fog came early.  Well, I hope all is well with all the folks      I think I’ll see if Mrs. Webber will get Sister Swarthouse & come pray for me & with me.    Moon light tonight.    I thank Thee Jesus for All things Thou Knowest. Amen.

Mon. Aug. 29. 1955./ Page. 3385./ 2. eggs today./ Been partly cloudy & so hot all day & tonight breeze died all out at 4-30-p-m. & 20 minutes to 10-P-m   a nice breeze is spring up,   Radio says storm & thunder showers tonight.   I fell down after I had said my prayers this morning    wonder if I didn’t pray long enough.   I feel so weak it’s hard to get down & pray.    I wrote Sister Webber & sent card to Nellie.   Radio talking war & Peace & a big oil refinery in Indiana 5 blocks long or square & flames shooting 500 or more ft. into the air was burning yet today  Killing & burning some people, “one of the best & most improved oil refineries.   God is showing us He is the ruler of all things,    they are trying to clean up after some of the worst floods they have had since the flood of Noe,    it has washed out houses towns & cities, big stores & buisness places,    Why wont the people read the bible & try to live & do God’s Will    Why don’t they?  Frank Babcock wepted & wailed when it was to late & now When things are tumbling all about us people still don’t listen or read or Obey God’s word.    Oh, God have mercy on me a sinner    help me to understand & do what You would that I should do in Jesus Name I pray,    I thank Thee, Amen.

Tue. Aug. 29. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ Well, Audrey sends a letter every week & it’s come today & of all the things that the young folks do & hope to do, we can’t begin to understand all the changes that take place during a yr. there are so many & some so heart rendering in our own families & those about us.    Sister Webber received my card this a.m. & late this after noon    she & Sister Swarthouse came    we had a good heart to heart talk & then they prayed for me    I’m badly in need of blood & strength both & body & spiritial     I felt the power go through me. & trust I’ll receive & be much better tomorrow,    I Praise God our Heavenly Father Jesus His Son & our Saviour & phyican  & the Holy Ghost our comforture & guide, Amen.    I did get my stockings & rags washed out & I’m so terrible weak    it’s painsful    I can hardly get up from my chair or the can, but now God will take over & I’ll feel stronger soon.    Oh Jesus, how much I love & thank Thee.    Ernie was here all after noon, he looks sad & sort of lost with out Dolly & Jean told the big boxer dog home to Cleveland & Muffy is coming to take the little black one to Columbus.    So Ernie will be lonesome.    I’ll 

Wed. Aug 31. 1955./ page. 3386./ 0 eggs today./  The last day of Aug.   it rained 2/3 barrel of water Tue. morning,   was partly cloudy all day Tue.  damp air    I sent a card to Sister Rotes   a note to Sister Cooly & note to Eva.   & hope to send one to Katherine    & I did     & Elbert went to Huron   got some meat & few things in food.    I got up & was dressed when he got here     & Ernie came after we had dinner most done,    he love to eat just a little with us, but his father has threatened him,    he ask him every day if he has eaten any thing with us,    he told him not to eat or he’d do so & so & the poor little fellows nerves are so bad he can’t digest his food,    he likes to come to us   Oh, I pray God will take a hand in that family,    I believe Thou will.    The wind has been real cool & partly it’s partly cloudy all day,    & partly cloudy & moonlight tonight.    I have not been able to get up from my chair part of the time     I am so weak in my leggs.    But Jesus is able & I know.    Elbert picked up a few pears under Bessie’s tree,    I told him not to pick any off the tree all though John Snyder told him he could pick what he wanted,    but he’s augrgering with Bessie & maybe she didn’t tell him he could have them.    Elbert’s head & back are still bad,   he fixed a little platform to set the stool on, so I can get up & down with out his help.   No worth while mail today.    I didn’t do much today,   I Praise God in Jesus Holy Name, He loves & cares for me, Amen. 

Thurs. Sept. 1. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ Been up all day & am trembling all over,    stitched Elbert’s sleeper jacket together & it’s done all but buttons & holes    & I’m so tuckered,    but think I’m better than Wed.    I feel sure Jesus will take care of me all the way,     for He promised & He Keeps His promises.    Oh how thankful I am that I began to learn as a child & pray    I’ll know more & do better before I’m called.     Sister Haslet called this after noon & we had quite a visit    They were to have a meeting again tonight   & church & I do hope all things turneded out as God would have it.    & I pray God took care of each heart & tunge & soul.    I Praise Thee Jesus & may we bless Thee forever & ever Amen.    Been cloudy all day & tonight    Sept. weather.    No mail today.     Ella Jane Sister Haslet a pail cucumbers.    Ernie was here all after noon.    Now I’m going to bed to roll & roll untill I can relax. but thankful to Jesus for all things. Amen.

Fri. Sept. 2. 1955./ Page. 3387./ 1. eggs today./ No mail worth while & Ernie was here all afternoon    he didn’t get off for home on time, so his mother called for Him,    she visited a very few minutes, said she was anxious to get going to Cleveland to meet Muffy,   so Ernie went on his Wheel & Henen in her car,    Elbert went to town & got some meat 3.61 & milk 15 cents in all 3.76,    I gave him 10.00 Wed. Aug. 31. & that’s 16.50 I have given him & I only had 17.00 after paying out on all the other things, lights, gas taxes & so forth.    Been quite cool & we have keep a little wood fire since day before yesterday,    I pray for strength & I thank Thee Jesus for taking care of me,    Glory to God, Amen.    Elbert sawed some wood & he’s so lame & stiff tonight

Sat. Sept. 3. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ Well I feel some better    my legs are still very bad    I can hardly get up or down    but my eyes are stronger & I’ll soon be back on even Keel    & I thank & Praise Thee Jesus, for it’s only through Thee that these miracles are done    I give all Praise & Glory to Thee now & ever more.    Eva & Marry Ann & Katherine & Joe were here    they brought two old tubs & an old ice box     Elbert says the box is so dirty it stinks.    thats 3 old ones that’s been given to us.    I do wonder what the next one will be like.    We had a good visit & they brought ice cream 2 1/2 qts    I don’t know why so much    they promised to come back soon again     Eva left Marry Ann go to a Childrens camp    it’s the first time she’s ever been away from Eva & she’s 14 yrs. old & not just normal like other children & she was home sick & didn’t eat for 4 days & lost 5 lbs,   so they sent for Eva to come & take her home,    she is very thin & looks more. so now & so white,    she says she wont never go again, poor child, but she says she’s coming over to stay with me some day all day,     I do hope she will, so to learn to stay for a day or so & give Eva a rest,    she has 4 old women to take care of & has her own health & troubles to reckon with    I love them & they love me    I Praise Father Son & Holy Ghost  Amen.    Well Elbert helped me turn his mattress & make up his bed & then I washed up all the dishes & he wiped them & then he turned my mattress & I made up my bed     then he went out & took care of hens & locked up & shut up car    & came in & opened soup & made supper & he’s so tired  but his head is better,   he says he feels better today.    Ernie brought & clean blankets but his ma said not to take any money.   What can I do.

Sat. Sept. 3. 1955./ Page. 3388/ 1. egg this day./ Well the Church broke up & are scattered,    God help them & keep them close to Thee I pray.    We don’t know but I hope all things work out for Thy good & Glory, Amen & Amen.

Sun. Sept. 4. 1955/ 0. eggs today./ Well, Eva & Marry Ann & Emma came & then Katherine, Joe, Marry Gilispy & her husband    they brought a lunch   ate   had prayer   & annointed & prayed for me,    I fel this a-m at 6 a m & hit the floor hard,    Elbert came & help me what he could untill I got back on the bed & I’ve laid a-round all day.    Jesus will ans. Prayer & I’ll be O.K. again.    Mike Hahn died with a heart attack last night & Mrs. Rugg had one this a.m. but is still alive    George Hahn died a year ago with heart trouble & Mike had just been raised to a higher job in the court House    & I’m sorry we don’t all live closer to Jesus.   I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name, for my healing & the interest they have shone for me & us & said they’d be back    Glory to God I thank & Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost. Amen.    God bless & take care of each of Thy children   I thank Thee.

Mon. Sept. 5. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ Today’s Labour Day   the last big holiday untill Columbus Day (12. of Oct.)    No one came in to-day & I feel so weak in body, but pray God will take out all my unbeleif & any doubts or fears in Jesus Holy Name, Amen,    I’m still trusting & believing, Keep me Close Jesus I thank & Praise Thee, now,  & ever & ever.    Elbert feels rather bad yet tonight & Thou art the only one who can reach down & turn him about face,    hear our cries, Oh God, hear us Jesus & save us. Amen.    Ernie came up for a while & brought his (or Muffy’s little black dog) & his nephew.   Who is 12 days younger than himself,   he came to town after his youngest sister was in high school;   Been partly cloudy & not so hot,   chill in air & last night there was a thick heavy fog with moon light looking cold & dreary.

Tue. Sept. 6. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ Hot in middel of the day & cool in evenings & nights   N. East breeze.    Well Elbert got his check & went to Vermilion & got 23.95 worth of supply’s & Rue had take Ernie & got him a hair cut & Elbert brought him back home & Rue went on to work    he gave us 50 cents & 2.50 last week,     I made 3 tins of bisquit with Elbert’s help    I set in my chair & he brought all the necessary things & I mixed & needed them,    I feel tuckered tonight.    & have read & going to bed now thanking & Praising God in Jesus Name for today’s strength.   I Praise Thee Jesus for all things Amen.

Wed. Sept.7. 1955./Page 3389/1. eggs today. Letter from Audrey & DeHan’s book & Minister came in & had communion & wanted me to buy tables, mineral & Vitamans,  they didn’t stay lon & Weather same as yesterday, partly cloudy, cool breeze, N, east hot sun & white. & I thank God in Jesus Holy Name I am better & pray He will rebuke Satin & Keep me covered with his blood & forgive my sins & Keep me close to Him    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee Glory to God & may all Glory Honour & Praise be Thine forever & ever, Amen.    The school bus went passed at usual time today.    Rue gave Elbert some corn today,    Ernie didn’t come in today.    Elbert went up to Shures & got sausage & ice cream today.

Thurs. Sept. 8. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Been bum today, can hardly stand on my feet hips, Knees & ankles, they just won’t hold me up,   no strength,    it’s terrible .hot sun & cool breeze that’s been all way round Radio said 46 or 47 degrees tonight & it’s real chilly, at 8-p-m.   Elbert called Dr. but he had to go to Sandusky to hospital & said he’d come soon as he could,    when he got back,  I feel sick to my stomach.   can’t eat tonight,    Elbert’s been wanting to go off to Lorain & the only thing he has to go for is get his pants shortened & get a glass for the mir___ frame, & leave me in this condition,    I don’t see how he could go to be contented knowing I can’t get on my feet, part of the time.    Seems queer how they all act & talk when I can’t help my self,   seems as if they’d like to get the upper hands of me, show they can dominate    I’ve been to good to them all in yrs. gone by & todaythey don’t do as they were brought up, to do by others as they would like to be done by,    they don’t want to help others.    I’m sorry for them & hope they will be well taken care of.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things now & ever more Amen. Ernie was here tonight   missed his mother   she went to Hauffmans for cr4eam & he was at Brodes & didn’t see her pass so he came here.   

Fri. Sept. 9. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ Letter from Audrey, such a world.    Dr. came & put 8 bones in my back bone back in place & the Sackerrilliack was out just far enough to cause constint pain all the day & night,    & I’m so tired all over,     I didn’t have any clean kercheifs and more of the rags & my stockings    thought I’d never get it done,    but, I did & Elbert hung them out.    there was hot sun & S. & little west & every thing got dry. but the rags   & I didn’t get them rung out,    Elbert got to hot up at Huron,   he got 15 pike & cleaned them, nice ones    Hellen came for Ernie & she took my shirts & underskirt & light dress home    & Ernie told his mother he had to get in bed with his father & then over slept    & Rue had to take Ernie to school at noon,    teacher told him not to let it happen a-gain,   it’s his father’s fault.    a beast of a guy & I’m so sorry for Ernie    he is betwix & between afraid to tell his mother, because of his father’s threats & his mother’s threats    she ought to be able to figure it out,    I hope God will come to his rescue.    Well, Elbert’s been having cramps over ribs,    he sure got to hot,   he fried 3 nice ones  took fish 1. white & 1 graham bread biscuits & fish all hot to Hellen & Ernie      & then came back & took down clothes & finished frying fish & I fix potatoes & then mashed them while he did  did the rest of the odds & ends    & we thanked God for all  our blessings this day & we’re both to tired    I saw at least 100 geese flying west, low, tonight.    Praise God in Jesus Name for all things, Amen.

Sat. Sept. 10. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ 94 degrees heat today, nice cool breeze & the sky & sun looks bad tonight & a sun dog,    they had hail, hail stones & rain in near by places & they say on radio We will have wind 30 miles & hour,    I pray God will help us & all things work out for his good & Glory & hope I will be his for ever & ever & many others will turn to Him.    Elbert called Dr. & he hasn’t got here yet,    my back is paining me so bad    I feel as if I can’t endure it.    haven’t felt like eating ,   Well, Dr. came & put the bone “sackrcilian” back & loosened the muceles & said it would be 2 or 3 weeks before I would be much better they he hadn’t been gone long before Nellie, Bonita & her 3. children came & brought a water mellon & visited for about an hour then went, said they’d been thinking about us all week,    they had Bonney Bell’s children 5 of them all week. while Bonney Bell, & Joe went to Penn. to a Wedding & Nellie, Bonita & the 3 Children went to the Delaware Ave. Church to a wedding 4 & 4 weeks ago of a grandaughter of one of Cody’s grand children,   Ruby was there but Francia Cora has been in car wreck & has to set in a chair all the time,   hurt her back,    I pray Jesus Thou will through this, turn her back to Thee & heal her in Thy Name.    Oh God have mercy on our souls & teach us Thy Will & Ways,    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus & I Know Thou art able to do all things    give us that we need to fix our bones & keep them fixed & our souls & bodies. 

Sun. Sept. 11. 1955./ Page. 3391./ 1. egg today./ Well, it’s been a nice day partly cloudy yet today     rained    the barrel full early but was so terribly dirty Elbert dumped the barrel & it didn’t rain any more,    hope it rains some more before morning.   Sister Webber & her husband & Sister Haslet & her husband came in late this afternoon & we had a good visit    Katherine & Joe brought potatoe salid, meat balls & a can of pickle pears.    We had ground veal cooked with a very little water, salt pepper & butter, mashed potatoes & hot drink    & Elbert gave them cucumbers & a squash.   They left before dark,   Well, Mrs Webber brought me some butter  1/2 lb., home made.    They went to Norwalk to Church & enjoyed it.    I Praise Father son & Holy Ghost now  U ever more Glory, Glory, Hallelujah, Hoasana to Thy Holy Name Amen. 

Mon. Sept. 12. 1955/ 0. eggs today./ We got our Checks Sat.    I felt so bad & hardly Know what goes on,    I got up & took a bath,    Elbert had gone to Huron, he got a little meat  veal leg for broth & we had some meat balls Mrs. Haslet brought.    We had dinner when he got back & then he heat some water & I washed my underskirt, pillow slip, 4 shirts, head towel, bath towel  several wash rags & my rags & he washed my night gown 2 dish towels 2 hand towels & he sudsed & wrinsed them all & hung them out to dry,     I didn’t hang rags out.    Elbert is feeling real bad his back & hips.    Nellie & Ella Jane come to-night & Ella Jane ironed two dresses for me    I sure did feel so thankful for that,    Nellie brought some fresh applesauce   it was good    Elbert got banannas & oranges & he bought 8. yds. tennis for his sleepers & 2 shirts for me & I got them washed    I pray it will rain soon so we can get some clean water.    Well water is so terribly hard    Well we got cloths all dried & put away,    Elbert made rice soup for supper,    I washed the dishes & put them away & now I’ll read & go to bed.    I gave Katherine a plate doily.   she seemed pleased with it.    It’s been a beautiful day  warm sun   Win’s been all way round.    They’ve had rain & heavy wind, tornadoes & hail in several places.    I thank God & Praise Him in Jesus Name for the strength & many blessings. Amen. j

Tue. Sept. 13. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Been a beautiful day  hot sun, warm breeezes    Elbert went to Huron & I sweep & dusted & have felt so bad all afternoon.    Elbert got bacon buns & chore girls sponges (2.) & he got 15 fish & cleaned & fried them for supper & he is syre tired tonight .    we got our letter from Audrey today & I’m sure not fit to work, but am still trusting Jesus will rebuke Satin & set me free.    I Praise Thee Jesus & believe I will be set free, Glory to God in the highest now & ever more   I Pray Thou Will guide in all things.  

Wed. Sept. 14. 1955./ Page. 3392./ 1. eggs today/Elbert done his washing & there was a good South breeze & hot sun & they dried fast & he is tired & can hardly get up or down & I’m that bad & worse for there to many times I have to have help to get up from my chair.   haven’t done anything today    hope to feel better tomorrow.    There are two hurricanes one Hilda that has crossed the south end of Cuba Killing several persons & the new one “Ion” is over by the Behama Islands & they have had & earth quake in Los Angeles California & they are having what they call smog,   it’s like a heavy fog & greenish yellow, smarts the eyes so bad they say you can hardly stand it.    They settled the big dock strike     & it’s something all the time.     Ernie has been sick, had to have Dr.    he went to school today Hellen said, but his throat is still bad    God, take a hand & Thy Will be done & not mine.    I thank & Praise Thee for all things    for I don’t know or understand & I’m so glad Thou doeth see Know & hear    I Praise Thee & thank Thee may all Glory be Thine    Received card & some pictures from Jean today.    she was thanking me for the doily I gave her.    she has a film of mine she’s had since the tornado,   she’s promised to return it to me & it hasn’t got here, yet, Amen. 

Thurs. Sept 15. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ No important mail.   Mrs. Haslet came this afternoon & gave me beets & pears 1. qt. 1. qt. can home caned & we gave her some jelly jars & some screw tops & some plants all sprouted rubber plant, cactus & voilet leaves all with roots on them.    I did mend Elbert old pants & sewed he hems in the new work pants & darned 3. prs. work socks.   & the new sleeper pants are going to pieces all ready,   I have to mend them tomorrow if I can,   & my night gown is all going to pieces.    Hellen called for Ernie,   he went to school & got off here.    his mother gets home an hour later,   he was out with Elbert, so we talked a while, she was telling me how had Ernie’s throat was & the Dr. showed her with light & exray glass.   Been a beautiful day partly cloudy quite warm. N. east breeze.   It gets cool after dark, but no frost yet.    Well, Elbert is thinking of going to vermilion in a.m.    Oh God please do help them to use this building for a meeting place for worship in Jesus Name I ask. Amen.   & may all things work out for Thy Good & Glory. & Jesus I’m trusting for the infilling of the Holy Spirit that I may Praise Thee in Spirit & truth & be made whole in Thee & I thank Thee Amen.

Fri. Sept. 16. 1955./ Page. 3393./ 1. eggs today./ A letter “or circular with add for her new church    Mrs Glipspy is building & a camra picture of her. & a receipt for the 5.00 I gave her    no one came for it from Huron Church, so I gave it to her.    & I don’t blieve Jesus want me to give it to Huron so I’ll wait & see.    I pray Jesus Thou will take care of me   Keep me close to Thee & rebuke the devil, forgive me my sins & save my soul.    Vengence is comeing thick & fast    We need Thee every second,    I thank Thee & give all Praise to Thee.    I nearly fell again tonight.    I mended Elbert’s sleeper pants & my nightgown    I thank Thee Jesus for all thing,    Elbert went to Vermilion got me a little nightgown & a few other thing & went & talked to Miss Clark & she’s been sick with flu. & Elbert says she looks bad.  

Sat. Sept. 17. 1955./___ eggs today./ Elbert went to Huron & got his sweater & left his pants at the cleaners       & one of the fisher men (Weigan) had a stroke fell off the dock & bruised himself up rather bad.    Elbert bought a few fish & then came home    & I helped him a little getting dinner  & I made chicken balls for supper,    his back & legs have hurt him today so bad.    he hung my blankets out & aired them & turned my mattress over     & I made my bed with his help.   & while he was gone Hellen Sarr came to see if I had some washing she could do for me,    I let her take the two light cotton blankets,    she said a man at the office where she works got it fixed so Ernie could go out on one of the harbor tugs to tow in a big ore boat so Rue took him to Lorain & to the boat with the other man    & so now Ernie will tell us the rest.    Hellen didn’t stay Long,   she only had a sleeveless waist & pr. of shorts on & pr. of sandles.   Such a queer world,    we did visit 20 minutes   then she ran up the road as as Ernie does.    Received letter from Sister Hastlet    she’s so worried about Eva,     but Eva’s 57. yrs. old.    she said Joe was 65. yrs old Sept 16 to day.      & they been married 39. yrs. Sept. 20. 1955.    Wish I could give her a little gift of some sort.    Well. I do thank God for His love & tender mercies,    I’m so glad, He will be the judge at the last day although it’s going to be so hard    to terrible,    Oh how I hope & pray He will get all our folks & many more into the Fold before it’s forever to late.   I do Praise Thee for all things & hope I will do Thy will, not mine Amen.

Sun. Sept. 18. 1955./ Page. 3394./ 0. eggs today./ WEll, it’s been a good day    Katherine & Joe, Eva & Marry Ann, came & spent part of the after noon,    had there own lunch & ate it before they left.    WE had a good visite.    & then Nellie Bonita & 3. children they brought a glass of Jelly, “grape”. & an abdominal support foor me to try on & wear if it’s O.K.    I pray God will fix me, fill me & heal me in all the ways I need,    I thank Thee & Praise Thee   May all Glory & Honour be Thine forever & ever. Amen.    Been hot sun, N. east breeze all day untill 5-p-m & then died out, leaving us to warm, Partly clouday alday.

Mon. Sept. 19th. 1955./ 1. eggs today./ Fred’s birthday    he would be 69. yrs old    Have felt rather punk all day,    but at times I could get up better than before,    but, only after hot meal today,     Elbert left at noon for Vermilion & seem to plan on waiting untill supper to get something to eat & he didnn’t give me a little before left & my strength is weak of late, so I just go so empty & pray God for mercy.    It’s been a beautiful day & very hot sun & a nice breeze N. east dieing out as usual just before dark.    No emportant mail to-day.   Hope tomorrow will be a stronger in legs & body for me.    I haven’t even crocheted just a little today.    Hurricanes are bad, Hilda with 125 miles an hour wind, & some water & Iown, with a terrible wind & lots of water, 3. ft of water in most streets, they don’t know how many are dead,     & tonight we listen to Buser when we can get him on the radio.    Oh God, in Jesus Name show me, what I ought to be doing Amen

Tue. Sept. 20. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Well I thank & praise God in Jesus Holy Name    He’s taking care of me & us.    We received letter from Audrey today.    & They sure all have there troubles.    It’s been a beautiful day.   Sister Webber came in & had prayer & & visited a while & brought me some nice apples & some hamberg,    she seems like such a good hearted person.    Well, wind has freshened from N. east & is a little cooler    I got my rags washed & Elbert hung them out,   didn’t get real dry & he scrubbed the end of the rug & it was most dry.    I do Praise Thee Jesus & trust on Thy promises & now,  We two do believe & Thou hast said Thou would give what we ask in reason, so we are trusting & believing & Praising with all our hearts for Thy Love & Care. Amen.  

Wed. Sept. 20. 1955/ 0. eggs today./ I wrote a card to Audrey last night.    Well I didn’t do anything today    crocheted a little,    feel terrible weak  & Sister Haslet’s coming tomorrow & Elbert’s thinking of going to 

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Wed. Sept. 21. 1955./ page. 3395./ 0. eggs today./ Lorain to shop if Katherine comes.   His head is feeling so bad tonight    I hope he wont go unless he feels better.    Well, it’s been another nice day partly cloudy N. east breeze dying out be-fore dark, then coming again in puffs a gain.   Hurricanes have left a lot of destructionbehind them lots of dead & injured & in property damage into milions of dollars, so they sayover the radio.    Oh God of Love & Mercy, I pray for those of Thine & those Who ought to be Thine, Keep me ever covered with Thy Blood & close to Thee.    I pray, & help me to be steadfast & true in all things & all ways.   I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all things, Amen.

Thurs. Sept. 22. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Well, I felt bum most of the day, so weak   seemed as if I couldn’t sit up, but, I set up     & Katherine came & she cooked two hamberg patties & we ate 1. bun & some apple sauce & drank a cup of tea & then she fitted a new girdle Nellie had brought me    it , was a new one Mrs. Baldwin had bought & had not worn,   Bonita washed it.    Well so far it feels quite good    I only hope it will hold me and help me to get strong again.    Katherine got ready to go at 4 & Elbert rolled in  hot & tired,    he didn’t see Audrey, didn’t get all the things done, but he will have to go again.    Walter Allen has been dead a year    he run the Alten Hardwear Store after his father died,   he saw Ruby & Evylion,    They say Frank isn’t very well but works every day & that Howard & Francis Cora are both sick & at home,    he had a nervous break down, such a time each one has,    Ruth Cranage has something wrong with her feet    Dr. says it is arthritis & she’s been on crutches,    Will’s workiing & Mrs. Cranage says she’s O.K.     Well, Elbert was hot & tired.    Lillie & Pearl are home,    Pearl is retired, on pension.    Tessie is working, but he didn’t hear about Elsie or her daughter or Edith or there brother Francis, Nor Armond & his wife & family or Harvey & his family or Ruby Jean & her man.   or Martha & her families    he got my nightgown goods & some ice cream & came home & got supper after Sister Haslet went home he gave her some sweet corn.    We ate supper & then in come Nellie Bonita & 3. children    they were finding spider webs as perfect as possible & spraying a card board & catching it up on the board, to study at school    they got a few real good ones. , they brought a few peaches 6 or 8 & a so called pie,   it wasn’t done,  crust or apples,  simeral to our birds nest, apples sliced thick on bottom & biscuit dough on top when done turn over & put brown sugar & simmninum and butter    Well, Elbert has dishes washed & has gone to bed,  Katherine & I had good visit & the things Jesus has showed me are there.   Oh Jesus I’m so glad & thankful To THee for all things.    Now I have dishes wash that Elbert forgot & now

Thurs. Sept. 22. 1955./ Page. 3396./ 0. eggs today./ it’s getting late, so must read & go to bed  I’m so tired    no one but Jesus Knows, & I do think my legs are a little better    I thank him & pray He will bless those who pray for His good & Glory in all things Hallelujah Glory to God Amen. 

Fri. Sept. 23. 1955./ 0 eggs today./ No callers today.   No mail today.   & it started to rain early    got roof washed off & it’s rained a misty rain all day     & Elbert has 5 tubs, tank, barrel & several pails full of nice clean water.    Oh, how I thank Jesus & I Praise Him for all things great & small & trust He will put that bone back in place & make it strong so it will stay.    Elbert went to Huron & got boiling meat & saucage late this after noon   & we had it for supper,    I stitched up a nightgown for myself    didn’t get it quite done.    I am so weak,    but still seems as if I’m some stronger, in my legs.    Well, it dark, but not raining but radio says more rain early tomorrow,    I’m so glad we got the water & thank Thee Jesus so much,    I thank Thee for the things Thou doeth show me,   some times it does hurt my feelings, but Thou Knowest all things & I’m trusting & believing  Holy in Thee.    I Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost, Amen. 

Sat. Sept. 24. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Well, it’s been nice day, Dr. came & put bone back again & I pray Jesus will Keep me & help us both,    Elbert went to town got boiling meat & little broccoli & can of spinage & I got soup most ready & he did the rest & now he had to go out & throw up his supper to much fat,    I feel like I might do the same but trust God will help us both & Keep us close to Him,    forgive me my sins & Keep me Jesus covered with Thy Holy blood my me & us all Thine.    Presendent had a heart attack 2. a. m. this morning    they got him off to hospital & say he is feeling better to night    I pray Thou will take care of him & his as Thy Will seest best.    Be with the World over & take care & strengthen those of Thine & may all things work out for Thy good & Glory for ever & ever, Amen.    Elbert stopped to Sarr’s a minute Ernie was laying on his back eating a lunch a pillow under his head watching T.V. & so hoarse.  

Sun. Sept. 25. 1955Beautiful day, partly cloudy, cool air N. E. & it went around & is N. West tonight.   partly cloudy & the moon is shining    No one came today,    So we spent our time reading, praying & listening to sermon over the radio & now Buser is on the radio & now we Praise Thee Jesus & Glorify Thee to Honour Thee for all things,  many things    Oh, we thank Thee Blessed Jesus. Amen

Mon. Sept. 26. 1955./ Page. 3397./ 0. eggs today./ Well, Elbert got up & did his washing & got it dry even though it looked so much like rain   sun shone through once in a while  breeze was S. West & N. East.    (I cut Elbert’s hair today)    I been feeling a little better in that I didn’t have so much pain this after.    Elbert went to call Dr. from Rue’s & he told Elbert to send him there when he left here, but he didn’t come.    I sewed by hand, my night gown sleeves & facing on front.   just have neck & buttons & holes to do, stitched skirt on machine the other day, & yoke,    I hemed ends on ends & to towels for Elbert’s pillow,    I cut a big bath towel half into.   We use them over the pillows to Keep them clean.    I got one shirt partly mended & have a couple B.V.D’s. to patch & a pr. of socks to mend yet    Elbert went to Huron to get meat for supper,   he got few peaches, & some broccoli for supper & he’s done all the odds & ends & is so tired tonight his back & hips pain him so bad,    I can’t get up or down very well    no power in my hips, leggs, & joints.    I thank Thee Jesus & give all praise & glory to Thee for ever & ever. Amen. 

Tue. Sept. 27. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Dr. came to day & put bone back    it’s sure sore but still I feel it’s a little better some how.   Rain find rain most off partly & clouded up again tonight    moon looks through once in a while    quite warm tonight.    Dr. wants me to go to the hospital,    I’ll think that one over.    there’s lots of sick ones & lots elderly ones dropping off.    President is better while others are worse.    No one came in today    got a letter from Sister Haslet & Card from Miss. Clark.     I sent a plate doily & Clayton’s wife & Elbert said she seemed real pleased with it & told him to thank me for it,     she’s neighbor that has been very kind to us.    I pray God will bless her & Clayton & there children & help them to be His.    That’s 2. plate doilys I have given away, one was to Jean Freda    I have another one most done.    I didn’t sew at all today. & have felt all tired out the pain was so bad Mon. & Mon. night & today it’s better tonight & I pray it wont come back.    & thank Jesus for answering prayer.    He is the Best Friend.  we can ever have.    I thank Him He is & ever will be & for hearing our crys when we are so unworthy.   

Wed. Sept. 27. 1953./ 0. eggs today./ Well, Elbert went to Vermilion & got little meat & he brought Miss Clark home,    she helped Elbert cook dinner,   they did up dishes & then we visited for some time,    they cooked supper & Elbert took her home    we gave her a cucumber, piece of squash, pear & some, tomatoes & a tomatoe

Wed. Sept. 28. 1955./ page. 3398./ 0. eggs today./ pepper, a tea towel a dollar & a plate doily & Elbert took her home    she is white & thin,    had the flag[?]    We are getting to the place where Jesus  will be calling us before long,    I thank Him so much for saving my soul & taking such wonderful care of me & us.    We received card from Audrey today, no letter.    Well, I thank Thee Jesus more than tongue can tell      Thou art & ever will be & for my healings which have been many & for this one.     May all Glory & Honour be Thine for ever & ever, Amen.    Been a nice day, partly cloudy, moon light & partly cloudy.    I pray Miss. Clark wont be sick, from her trip out here.    Glory to God in the highest    I Praise Thee & Honour Thee. 

Thurs. Sept. 29. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Partly cloudy, but not cold,   just a beautiful Fall day    Sister Haslet. came in for a few minutes today & it sure give me a lift in spirit,    she said she would be back again in a few days, Praise God she love me.    I mended two B.V.d’s for Elbert today.  have 1. pr. socks, yet to do.   I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name for all things & pray He will reveal to me What I ought to do, or be doing,   & then help me to do it.    Oh God seal me to Thee & save the souls of the rest of the families    I thank Thee & believe I’m better. 

Fri. Sept. 30. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Well, that bone left it place last night & I’ve been & still am in such misery.     Wudrey didn’t send any letter & no word from Nellie & the girls & only one more mail day.    Elbert went to Vermilion & to Miss Clark’s    & got my clean clothes   they are sweet & clean smelling    I put a dollar in a tea towel   I gave her & she, sent a bath towel in the wash that don’t belong to me.    De-Hahn’s book & wings of healing came today.    Every  one is begging for money,    I pray God will see that all things turn out for His Good & Glory.    I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all things now & ever more, Amen.   Beautiful day & night   S. wind & fresh, moon light.    Elbert washed my shirt, the towels & my rags & dried them out side.    I gave him 7.00 today & had him mail order for pr. of bedroom slippers    I hope they’ll be O.K.    Haven’t been able to do anything today    Oh God help us    I think of Francis Cora, Howaard & theiyir children so often,    May God help us each one & Keep us closer to Him.  Amen. 

Sat. Oct. 1. 1955./ Page 3399./ 0. eggs today./ To me it’s been a hard day    Elbert tried to call Webbers & couldn’t get them.    Dr. Leidhouser said he couldn’t come untill Mon.    So Elbert went to Sarr’s & called Dr. White, he came put the bone back & said I’d best lay around on the bed & not get up any more than I had to untill the bone got set again & the nerves & cords & Mucalls got to feeling better,    so I have done just that,    he said he would agree with me in Jesus, that the bone would stay    he said, he didn’t understand my faith but wished he did,    I told him a lot of things & told him to read & study his bible & believe it, for it is God’s Word.    Elbert ask Hellen if she would come & rub my back & she said hers was so bad she needed some one to rub her’s,    she washed today & sent Ernie to see if we had anything she could wash    Miss Clark washed out my nightgown, “the new one I just made” & my skirt  a bath towel 4 shirts & 2 prs stockings & 2. dresses & she ironed them.    I put a dollar bill in a towel I gave her & she got one of her towels in with mine.     Dr. L. has something wrong with his hands    they crack open like Elbert’s thumb   get sore & bleed.    Mrs. Brode gave Elbert some rib bones to boil & they have a chicken they are going to give him    I thank & Praise God for all our many blessings.    Dr. charged me 5.00,    Dr. L charged $4.00 & was here 4 times,    Elbert’s so worried he feels so bad  his back & hips & his head part of the time.    No letter from Audrey this week,    I pray they will all be well taken care of, when they can’t help them selves.    I pray God will in Jesus Name save our soles & heal us & fill us & keep us    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for ever & ever, Amen.   

Sun. Oct. 2. 1955./ 0. eggs today/ Got up   took my bath & dressed    Elbert had be out & let hens out & got the milk & took his bath    We had a bite to eat & then Katherine & Joe came     they went to a Morman church somewhere & didn’t

Sun. Oct. 2. 1955./ Page. 3400./ 0. eggs today/ didn’t like it.    but it wouldn’t be like our church services.    Well, they ate a lunch with us & then went home    they took some cans & some corn stalks for rabbit feed & few cucumbers & tomatoes,   she said she would give us a few of the tomatoes caned.    Well, Nellie & Ella Jane, Bonita & her three children came    ate cream   visited awhile & left;    Nellie said Sat. & Sun. (today  she didn’t feel as if she had, had any rest   just on the go.    Well it’s been a fine day, beautiful,   I thank God in Jesus Holy Name for all my blessing & ours & pray Elbert will turn to God that we can both be His & work for Him.    I’d be so glad. Amen

Mon. Oct. 3. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Elbert went to Vermilion    got Dr. White & brought him back   & he got some tablets   different Kind,   the bone stayed in place, but been loosing little blood came from the rectum,    bowels wouldn’t move this morning or all afternoon,    Dr. said for Elbert to go get hot, water bottle so to I could take injection,     so Elbert Went and back, cost 4.28 so that the way the money I saved for future bills has been going 10. to Dr. (5.) last time & 5.00 today & I’m not supposed to do any walking around, or any work.    Well, I been in bed all day & it’s terrible,    but, that,    No mail today.    Been a beautiful day & just hundreds of starling flying in big groups & they got after a big bird looked like an owl golden color under his wings on his body & legs & big head like a cat’s head.    & thousands of those little starlings,    I don’t know where he went    they were after him thick & furrous,    I was in bed.    I don’t know what’s going to become of me. 

Tue. Oct. 4. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Letter from Audrey & card from Miss Clark,    Dr. L. came tonight,    he’s having bad time with his hands,    I told him I was in such misery    Elbert called Dr. White,    he said he was glad    only he wished we had called so he hadn’t had to come.    Been a beautiful day, wind S. & S. west.    I been in bed all day.    & I Praise God for all my blessing & am trusting yet some of the Christians will come in & pray for me    Help me soon Jesus.    I do thank THee from my very heart & soul. Amen.

Wed. Oct. 5. 1955./ Page 3401./ 0. eggs today./Rained all day in misty showers & once in a while heavy shower    Joe & Katherine came after dinner awhile    they brought back the tomatoes all caned & they went to Webbers & brought them back    & they all prayed for me     the pain is mostly all gone & I feel better in a lot of ways, but so weak    I’m sweating terrible ,    it sure was brotherly & Sisterly,    God bless them,    Mr. Webber said he was trying to pray for each one last night & he said Lord have I forgotten any one?    & he waited a few seconds & Jesus said mrs Babcock.    I thank & Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost now & ever more & Pray He will bless each one & all of HIs who pray in faith believing.    Only Elbert’s check in mail today.    Raining in showers tonight & We thank Thee for the water  all so.   not cold. Amen.

Thurs. Oct. 6. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Been a fine day, partly Cloudy, but not cold    Elbert did my washing all ex-cept my rags & his back begin to hurt so bad he gave up,  after I coaxed him for a long time,    he wanted to do his washing to,    but decided he’d wait     he got what he did wash dry,    then he got dinner     & then Eva & Marry Ann came in,    she gave me a good bath & I feel better & she prayed for me & so did Marry Ann & I prayed for her    she had a head ach & she soon feels better after I pray for her.    Oh how I do wish Elbert would trust the Lord.    Tempture 76. degrees.    I thank & praise Thee Jesus & I’m trusting to be able to walk soon Amen

Fri. Oct. 7. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Been a great day,    started raining about -8-30-a-m. & aat it in showers all day.    Elbert went to Vermilion    got Alcohol   ask Mrs Eppler to come pray for me,    then he see Dr White & he said same as Dr. L.    he doesn’t know what’s wrong with me,    they want me to go to Hospital    but Jesus Knows & is healing me    Praise His Holy Name.    Elbert had been gone an hour or so, when Ernie came    I went hobbling to door & let him in    he ask if he could stay after noon & then went to tell his dad & I had him fix door so he could get in when he came back      he was here an hour or so before Elbert come    & he had Miss Clark with him,    she help him get dinner for the 4 of us    then she tore of the skirt for another night gown & I took off the one I had on & cut the yoke & got it 

Fri. Oct. 7. 1955./ Page 3402./ 0. eggs today./ got it all pined together    she wanted to sew it so she took it home,    Elbert took her home & Ernie went with him & came back with him & had a lunch before his mother got home,    then he see her car on there drive & he went home,    he gave us 50 cents    The Mertyl & Mrs. Young came from 4 squar Church & prayed for me    they talked a while & left & said they would continue praying for me & come back in a few days.    Praise God.    Then tonight Nellie & Ella Jane came & brought an apple pie    We talk awhile about Welfare & Dr’s & what could & couldn’t be done & Bonita & her 3. had gone to Johny’s & they came here.    Well, I thank God in Jesus Name & the Holy Spirit for His Care.    Wind S. & south West    sun come through for half hour once this afternoon & cleared off tonight.

Sat. Oct. 8. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Well, Elbert changed my bed & put all clean on it     & I’d just got easy when Elbert had our dinner ready    & in come Sister Cooly & 2 elders of another church. “Mormans I think she said”    & they talked & visited untill 2-p-m.    I felt all in, but Elbert gave me hot tea & warmed dinner over & we ate & I was in such pain they anointed & prayed for me,    they ask Jesus to Seal me in His Name,   Praise God.    Sister Cooly brought a loaf of home made bread, apple sauce & jelly    deoderant & a cake of soap & some choclate cheeries & buns & I sure thank Jesus for all my blessings    Miss. Clark God Mr. West to bring her out & the night-gown she had made & washed & she gobbled up the other one & took it & the extra half breat back, so as to put it in & make it wider    she made button holes & sewed buttons on,    she came in, in a flurry & out again while, Sister Cooly & Elders were here.    & after we ate Sister Webber came in with apple sauce, beef broth & jelly & then we had supper & I tried to rest & now, it’s 10-p-m.    Winds been S & Swest   I Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Amen. 

Sun. Oct. 9. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Well, Mrs. Haslet ask 6 young women & 2 men in from ____ to pray for me     each one feels sure it’s the place where they go to church that should pray

Sun. Oct. 9. 1955./ Page. 3403/ 0. eggs today/ & so these people came 34 miles to sing Praises to pray & testify,    Joe & Katherine Eva & Marry Ann came & Elbert said right when they were praying & shouting, Nellie came    she brought some cheese & cider, but wouldn’t come in,    they were going some where else.    Well, the Lord was here & blessed us,   but the pain still hang on.    Eva & Marry Ann stayed for supper & Eva said the old woman that use to come into Church at Huron once in a while, came in morning & she shouted & prayed & danced up one isle & down & around praying in Spirit untill every one began praying  some in Spirit & they seemed to be all of one accored.    Been a fine, day & Wind S. & S. west,    I’m tired, but trust all things work out for His Good & Glory. Amen. 

Mon. Oct. 10. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Elbert got up & did his washing & a dress & few handkercheifs of mine    he was half done when Miss. Clark came in with chicken & noodle for dinner & Elbert said he was glad, for he’d only had one slice of bread & cup of coffee,    he finished his wash & brought in white clothes & hung out colored pieces & Mrs. Young called for Miss. Clark, & Elbert sat down, to rest,    then he came in to talk to me a little,    he was so tired,    for the pain had been so bad in my hip & back I cried & seemed as if I couldn’t endure any longer, but at last I fell a sleep crying,     Elbert went to bed & I rested for a little while then it started in again & then easied off again    so he was really to tired to try to wash,    but he got it all done & my bedding aired & he helped me get part of a bath & clean gown on & then I felt better.    Eva & Marry Ann & Eva (one of the old ladys that stay with Eva) came & brought a hot pork roast potatoes & onions & carrots & gravy & they ate supper with Elbert,     he was so terrible tired poor boy, but Eva & Marry Ann help do up supper dishes & that was a big releaf.    Eva & Katherine have been so kind & thoughtful,    Mrs Cooly to & All the folks, praying    I never be able to tell Him how much I thank Him but He knows.    Eva brought a rocking chair for me to set in & rest my head against.    Well at last they went & we got to bed, but I had another bad spell in night, but Elbert got up & heat the water bottle & 

Mon. Oct. 10. 1955./ Page. 3404./ 0. eggs today./ at last I got quite a gain & he went back to bed.    Eva isn’t very well    I pray God will in Jesus Name give her understanding & help her,    Knitt our hearts closer together in Jesus Name & help us to remember not my Will but thine be done always & forever. Amen.

Tue. Oct. 11. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Elbert got up    went for milk & let hens out    they are over half shed off,    & the days are warm & sunny & good for them.    Elbert had his breakfast & gave me mine    toast scrambled egg & tea & now he’s gone to Huron to get some food,    It would be so nice if we had someone of our own family to come & help us a little, in our condition they want us to sell the place    pack up & come live closer to them,    it was never to far to come when I could cook & wash dishes    What a selfish world it has grown to be,    years ago we left our own work & took care of the sick neighbors as well as our own.    I thank God He taught us His ways & we tried to do them.    Received love not from Katherine this Morning.    I love those girls    they are so human,   God bless them.    Well Elbert washed out the rags & hung them out,    then Elbert was about done When Ethel “John Snyders wife” came in & brought some lima beans & ask how I were & she came in & talked a few minutes, then went.    Then Myrtle came in from 4 Square & visited some & read the bible to me & prayed & then she went,    Elbert’s feeling real bad tonight & I ask Myrtle to see if she could find some one that would come in once or twice a week & help us some    I sure praise God for all things in Jesus Name.    Been & extra fine day  S. & S. west wind.    Elbert went & come with out any trouble or any one coming in.    I Praise Thee Jesus forever, Amen.    We didn’t get a letter from Audrey.   but a card from Sister Haslet. 

Wed. Oct. 12. 1955./ Page. 3405./ 0. eggs today./ Been a fine day & it rained light shower tonight.    Received pretty card from Sister Cooly & she wrote a few complements.    & wished me well.   I thank God for all my blessing.    Ernie came after school   had broth & crackers & cup cocoa & he went home when he saw his mothers car drive in,    she told Ernie to ask if he could stay here tomorrow night while she goes to a party,    her back so bad she can hardly work & she refused to come & rub my back & sends Ernie to ask if he can stay untill midnight While she goes for to party.    God help us & Keep us & me close to Thee Amen.    Elbert’s sick     went out at 10-p-m & threw up,   he feels better now    he had cup of coffee.   No letter from Audrey.

Thurs. Oct. 13. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Katherine came at 10-a-m.    So, Elbert thought it a good time to go to Lorain,     he got the oil & see both Gertie & Audrey,    A. is sick & Elbert says she looks bad.   but, as Ella Jane says,    she’s one of the Bonney’s & independent as a hog on ice stubborn & all that goes with it & she stays alone untill Gertie gets home to give her, food & hot drink,    I do pray Jesus thou will heal her soon    she has been so good to us & she’s needing some one to help her sometimes    Elbert did all the erands & got the food.    Katherine went a few minutes to 4-p-m & Ernie came after she’d been gone about 5 minutes & Elbert came,    he is so tired.    Ernie is staying untill 11-p-m    then his ma will come for him & it 10-15-p-m now.    I received letter from Eleanor Clark this morning.    It rained good steady showers all night, but was nice today, partly cloudy, good breeze    I Praise God for my many blessing.    Myrtle came tonight & read the bible to me & prayed for me.    I Praise Father Son & Holy Ghost.

Fri. Oct. 14. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ A beautiful Oct.     Radio say tonight that there’s a heavy wind & rain storm coming up through Penn,    water 5 ft deep on the streets in some places.   & they expect rain & wind tonight here.    Been partly cloud all day & warm Sun with little chill in air,    a card from Dears.   I can’t walk by my self    legs are so bad yet    have to lay so much head feels bad    Well God sees & Know & I’m believing for this healing   Praise God.

Sat. Oct. 15. 1955./ Page. 3406./ 0. eggs today./ Partly cloudy all day & the storms are terrible & so we Know the end is fast drawing near.    Nellie Bonita & the children were here for a few minutes   ( I gave Elbert 15.00 out of my check.)   Bonita’s 3 children are learning to cook & Nelson brought us 4. biscuits he had made & baked in cup cake tins   they were so light & very good.    Elbert saw a big cock pheasent by front steps today    Sister Haslet & Joe were here & left after Nellie & Children left.    I gave Katherine 1 1/2 doz. qt. fruit jars. & a bu. & a half of grapes,    they were not very good this year.    Well I praise God He looks after us in Jesus Name. Amen.  

Sun. Oct. 16. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Joe & Katherine & Eva & Marry Ann came late this after noon & & they brought a lunch & ate before going to Church,   they had prayer & left in time for Church in Huron    I felt so bad all last night    hope & pray I’ll feel better tonight.    Elbert’s so tired, I wish so much I could get up & dress & feel like myself,    I praise Father Son & Holy Ghost.    Buser preached a very good sermon tonight & they sang old hyms.    I Praise Thee Jesus. 

Mon. Oct. 17. 1955./ 0 eggs today./ Well, Eva called Welfare & Platto can & said his speach & when he was done he said the county Welfare were the ones in our township to talk to,   that Elbert was to have had me hauled off to the hospita. soon as he could after I fell & that he didn’t know if they would pay a woman to come in & help, or not,    but I’m sure Ella Jane said they would.     Elbert went to Huron & got a few things at the drug store that were on sale & has to take the water bottles back, no screw corks in tops,.     Well.   We only got add.-bills in mail today.    I managed to write Audrey a card today;    I don’t think pains are quite so hard today, but augervating enough.    Harry Miller sent me a nice note, “ooor man” & sent me 2.00 dollars,    I make it up by & by.    Rained most all day.   Cloudy yet tonight.    We had soup for supper & I had egg nog today.    Elbert’s so tired.    I pray God will soon come & heal us both.    I Praise Him for all things. Amen.

Tue. Oct. 18. 1955./ Page. 3407./ 0. eggs today./ Well it’s been a very dark & cloudy day   little misty once in a while.   Elbert took radio to Huron & exchanged rubber goods & got hot water bottles    he got 2 more disht towels,   I have 5 & hope he gets me 2 more,   he got a little meat,    his back is real bad   I do hope we can find some one to come in & help us some & that I’ll some be able to get up again & at least wait on my self.    Johny Harnish came in for a few minutes this evening,    he had been to a preachers meeting at Sandusky, said he came over the new turnpike as far as Norwalk & that it was wonderful.   I pray God will in Jesus Name help him to Know Jesus.    He is just going along like a lot of people & it’s only Thee who can change his heart & mind toward Thee.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for changing me & that Thou art & always will be Amen. 

Wed. Oct. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Another very dark day.    We got a little more rest last night,    I’m still trusting Myrtle will bring that Sister & I shall be healed, for Jesus said all things are possible through Him.    No one came in today.    Elbert aired 3 wool blankets & washed out 2 night gowns   some towels wash rags & Nose rags,    We saw 5 geese going North West & later 2. ducks.    no mail of importance     I thank God so much more than I can express in words for our blessings, Amen.

Thurs. Oct. 20. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Elbert called Myrtle & she & Mrs. Lulu Hoffman Evangelist came & prayed for me    God showed me her face & Myrtle a few days be-fore    she came,    I believe I’m healed & God showed me I would walk again    Praise His Holy Name I do Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost now & for ever more.Amen,   I have sweat so bad, have to take bath every morning    & Elbert hangs all the bedding out & washes my night gowns & he went to Huron & got little to eat   some fish    & the radio    they didn’t charge him anything,    I am glad.    Myrtle & Mrs. Hoffman said they be out again.   Received card from Miss Clark today.    Elbert says the crickets are still chirping & he see pretty blue birds today.   Glory, Glory, Hallelujah Hallelujah Amen. 

Fri Oct. 21./ 1955./ Page. 3408./ 0. eggs today./yesterday was Ma’s & Pa’s wedding anna-versy 50 yrs.   Tempture 72 degrees today & 42 tonight.    Well, Dr. L. came tonight, thinks, like many others, that I’m a little off balance,    but, God said people would think that way.    Been cloudy all day untill about 5.-p.-m.     sun came out a few times but soon covered up & now moon is shining clear & stars.    Received card from Mrs. Webber today.    Mr & Mrs. Dear were here & had communion & brought me a plant from the Brethern & Sisters from Church.   a yellow christhanthum in a pot.   they visited a little & left.    & No one else came in.    I feel better    I can’t explain just how but God will take care of me through all the way    Praise His Holy Name.    I saw about 25 geese going S.east this afternoon,   Wind N. east all day.   Glory to God. Amen   I gave Dr. L. a good testimony to night.    We cought 3. mice of late. 

Sat. Oct. 22. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Well, Eva came before I got my bath finished & stayed untill almost noon    then she went home & got dinner & brought us ox taile soup can peaches & some apple juice (sweet cider) piece of cake, bottle of milk & jelly beans & then Mrs Cooly her daugter & two other girls came in & stayed untill most supper time    she brought a home made bread.    Eva & Marry Ann went home & then, the rest soon after,    Elbert went to Huron & got few things for over Sun.    then we were alone again.   When Elbert went for milk Clayton told him he got the last bottle yesterday,    Elbert didn’t think he hurt there dog, he try to bite Elberts heels & he has some poisn with his teeth & he swung the milk bottle after him & bumped the dog,    he Kept right on barking,   so Elbert didn’t think he hurt him,    but, it made Clayton angry.    Now I’ll have to do with out the milk & I do need it so bad right now.    I pray God will help us in some way about the milk.    I Praise God for all our many blessing, in Jesus Name. Amen. 

Mon. Oct 24. 1955. [she forgot to write Sunday]/ 0. eggs today./ Been mostly cloudy & a few showers & late tonight, before dark it snowed little snowballs & some queer snow flakes rolled into finger long rolls.    Elbert picked his squashes then brought flowers/   I forgot to write Sun.   nellie Bonita & 3 children were here.

Mon. Oct. 24. 1955./ Page. 3305. [should be 3450]/ 0. eggs today./ No one came in today    They had a frozen fog in Caralina & thousands of starlings were caught in it & died,   a foot deep all over pavements & ground     & Claifornia had a terrible earth quake in San-francisco simeral to the one in 1906.   & that was a terrible thing,    lots of storms.    May God help us.   I Praise God in Jesus Holy Name, Glory to God Amen. 

Tue. Oct. 25. 1955./ 0 eggs today./ Nice Day    no one came untill late    then Rev. Swarthouse, Mr. & Mrs. Weber came     We visited awhile then they prayed for me & went.    He’s one of God’s men & I thank Him for coming to me & for prayers & petitions in my behalf & thank Thee Jesus for my healing .   May all Honour & Glory be Thine for ever & ever, Amen.

Wed. Oct. 26. 1955/ 0 eggs today./ No one came all day.    Elbert cleaned the floors & rugs & aired blankets & bedding      & tonight he fell just as he reached Kitchen floor & spilt the whole bucket of coal, strained his back & hurt his Knees,    he felt so lame & stiff be-fore    he went to bed,    I pray God will help him    it’s hard for him to lift me on can & off & do all the many things to be done & the light in my room went on the blink,    so, one more job to be done.    I didn’t get my bath & I sweat so my gown is so wet,   I feel miserable & not a sister or neice to do just a little,    May God have mercy I pray in Jesus Name, Amen. 

Thurs. Oct. 27. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Nice bright sunny day.    I got my bath & with Elberts help I ripped up one night gown & got the waist fixed over,   but have the skirt to do yet.    I didn’t get Audreys letter done, but will try again,    my arm’s so bad can’t do much at writting or sewing,    can’t get up or down alone    am hoping to soon.    Note from Mrs Haslet yesterday    no- mail today.   Letting dark & 

Thurs. Oct. 27. 1955./ Page. 3410 [should be 3451]0. eggs today/Frank & Armond came in,    said Nellie just let them know today, I were sick,    they said they’d have been out before if they had known.    We had only visited a little when Nellie Ella Jane & 3. children came in    We had quite a visit    Audrey took Christmas Cactus & beefsteak begonia home & is still promising to bring me a fushia    Nellie’s going to bring little ice box  Elictric froze ice few nights ago    Elbert fell in stair landing 2 nights ago  spilt bucket of coal,    he don’t feel very good but still going, yet.    Well every one in Lorain & Elyria able to Keep going & working.    Praise God from Whom all blessings flow.  

Fri. Oct. 28. 1955./ 0 eggs today./ Card from Audrey wondering why I didn’t write.   Now I think she will know after she came & took a look for her self.    Eva hasn’t been here all week    maybe she’s sick.    Elbert made soup of the meat he got Wed.    it’s good flavor.    Elbert got 1. qt. milk & box cheese from Milk wagon.    Been beautiful Fall Days 87 degrees today.    The Morman boys were here & gave me one of there bibles.   nice young men that try to Live for God.    I pray God will be with each of His own,    I do thank Thee & praise Thee forever & ever,    I thank Thee for my healing & All for those who pray in my behalf. Amen. 

Sat. Oct. 29. 1955./ 0 eggs today./ Wind quite strong all day, but nice day.    Katherine & Eva & marry Ann came & she gave us a Holownee box of candy & they talked & told about many things & I learned that many of the christians take pills & they want me to do the same & go to the hospital & all that  when God said He made us & if we trust Him He will repair us & I still believe He is now healing me.    I Praise His Holy Name forever & ever, Amen. 

Sun. Oct. 30. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Well Nellie, Ella Jane, Bonita & her 3 children came this evening & Nellie fixed my night gown good.    she brought us piece of pumpkin pie & small apple pie & she gave us fresh apples & they hope to come back Tue. or Wed. 

Sun. Oct. 30. 1955./ Page. 3411.[should be 3452]. /0. eggs today./ a beautiful day & I do believe I’m better    Oh how I Praise God & Jesus for His Love & Power,  Oh how I Praise Him now & ever Amen. 

Mon. Oct. 31. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Partly Cloudy all day.   No mail today    Elbert went to Huron    got little meat & food    & he is feeling bad    his back & hips & knees    if anything happens to him we’d have to be draged off to hospital then they’d all be happy,   they are modern.    Well-8-P-M. Ella Jane just came in    she had been to Audrey’s & they will send out the little Electric ice box;   & Gertie sent me 2 night gowns  new ones & I let Ella Jane take the balance of the musiline home to make pillow slipps.    she went to see Platto & she’s trying to get some one to come in & help a little,    she had a cup & tea    & now she’s gone.    Elbert picked last of tomatoes today & gave Ella Jane all of them.    & They are all determined to haul me off to the hosp-ital.    Well if I do go it won’t be because I want to go.    Nellie & Bonita came     brought back my pillow & 2 of Ella Janes.    They are so bent on getting me out of here & into a rest home,  they want to break up my home & take all they can get of what they want & you would really think I didn’t have any brains or dudgement to hear them talk,    Well it was nice untill noon, then clouded up & got cooler    tried to rain once or twice.    Gertie sent me 2 new night gowns she had made & then didn’t use.    I pray God will help me & keep me. 

Tue. Nov. 1. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Half of what I wrote for Mon. was for today.    so I’ll have to write the next one for Wed. 

Wed. Nov. 2. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Elbert went to Huron   got little to eat    Been a very dark day all day.   No mail today    I sent Audrey 13.95 for milk can & got money order for 2.00 to send blind boys for cards. “Christmas cards.” no one came in all day.    I got a bath.    girls were going to bath me Tue. but to busy talking.    I thank & Praise God for all things.

Thurs. Nov. 3. 1955./ Page 3412.[should be 3453]/ 0. eggs today/Sent for tank of gas. Wed.     Nellie & Bonita came     brought me a bunch of flowers & my 2. pillow cases she made of the goods I gave her for them    & they gave me few grapes   the big black solid Kind “Italian”      they said Ella Jane would be here tonight & I said why tonight & then Bonita said Audrey was coming with her    Well I told them to come if they wanted to but I was so tired,    I gave Elbert 20.00 today    Elbert cleaned the corner & moved things so to make a place for the refrigeator she was sending us & I talked & told him what & how untill I was all tuckered    & that’s life so it seems.    Well they didn’t come,    I felt bad & had to cry a lot all last night & Windy & cloudy & cool.    I Praise God in Jesus Name. 

Fri. Nov. 4. 1955/ 0. eggs today./ Elbert’s check came & he went to Vermilion & got the food & he had come just got here when Joe & Katherine came & they stayed for supper,   she helped Elbert do up dishes & then they went to Huron to Church    Marry Ann got my note & dollar I sent her.    Dark day & yesterday snowed a few flurry’s but warmer tonight.    I feel bad again tonight,    but Praise God in Jesus Name for all things    Received Card from Sister Weber    her ears are so bad she’s thinking of going for operation

Sat. Nov. 5. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ No one came today,   been a hard day,   but trust Jesus will soon come to my rescue.    Katherine was telling me City’s going to tax every one for there ice boxes or frdgators & oil firnaces    that will be like Lorain charging 25 cents extra for toilet seat & 50 for bath tub,    Well I never paid it     We paid for what water went through the meter & same for Electric & that was all. They never paid there help enough to hardly get along on & when the State or Goverment checked on all & company. water work had more money than any other Co.  & they just couldn’t figure it out.    Suny & partly Cloudy S. west wind.    I do thank God & Jesus & Holy Ghost for taking care of me (Sun. Nov 6. 1955) Mrs. Cooly & 2 young women came & spent a couple of hrs. & I was so exhausted,    I like to have them come but I tire out so easy.

Sun. Nov. 6. 1955./ page. 3413 [should be 3454; decided to just accept the new sequence even though it causes another overlap of about 40]/ 0. eggs today./ I wrote part on Sat. & so will try to finish here.    Been a fine day.    strong wind S.W.   No. one else came all day.    I thank God in Jesus Name for love & fellowship & His Love & Mercy, Amen. 

Mon. Nov. 7. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Gas tank came today $9.02,    Been a fine day, partly cloudy.   S. west wind  rather strong & puffy,    Elbert washed out part of the cloths today,    We get a little water from the well.    Elbert went to Vermilion & got the food from his check.    I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all things.  

 Tue. Nov. 8. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Was nice this morning but clouded up & we had snow flurrys in several showers.    Elbert washed my gowns & a small tins of bread that was still raising over a hot apple pie,   he put it in the oven & then went to Huron & got a few things, while the girls were here & Ella Jane took care of the bread.    Well radio says they found rainium over at Vermilion.    it has frozen ice several times of late.    We had a big fires up at the Park “Mitawanga” early in the morning    I heard the fire truck & wondered,     I called Elbert but, he was sleeping hard,    so, I let him sleep.   DeHaan’s book came today.   No worth while mail today.    Ella Jane said Gertie has been sick with flu. for a week.    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Holy Name for all our many blessings.  

Wed. Nov. 9. 1955/ 0 eggs today/ Nice sun this morning but clouded up at noon    Received letter from Eva & Marry Ann & one from Katherine    none from Audrey    Nice day quite a lot of wind & air is cold,    I felt terrible bad last night but better today   Gaberil took me to Church in a casket & then called Rev. Swarthouse & his wife & Webers & Mr Yungn & Elbert & I sat up & they put a robb around me & blankets & brought me back home & Epplers were there. [? maybe that was a dream]   Oh but I feel sick & pain so firce in my hip & groin.    weak all day.       I pray for deliverance soon & I thank & praise Father Son & Holy Ghost for all things great or small, Amen. 

Thurs. Nov. 10. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Easel mailed Elbert a birthday card & wrote letter in it, she said Clate & Ernie want to find a place 

Thurs. Nov. 10. 1955./ Page 3414./ No eggs today./ to go hunt ducks.    Well Mrs. Cooly came & Mrs. ____ from Sandusky,   Mrs. Cooly brought bread   an apple pie, they visited a while & picked a few Chinesse lanterns & went home after we had prayer together.    I tried to set in the rocker before they came & fell again,    but struggled hard & with Jesus & Elbert’s help got back in bed again    We got our checks yesterday.    I thank & Praise God for our many blessing   I Praise God my Heavenly Father, Jesus our saviour & Holy Ghost. 

Fri. Nov. 11. 1955./ No eggs today./ Armistis Day   no mail   rainy to day,   no one come in today & I did not get to set up today.    I feel so sick to my stomach every meal times    I thank God for all I have & my salvation &, I pray Elbert will turn whole hearted to God,    I believe he will. Amen.    

Sat. Nov. 12. 1955./ No. eggs today./ Nice day partly cloudy    no one came in today    Elbert washed night gowns 3. of them & few towels & wash rags.    & he don’t feel at all well    I fell, but between us I landed on the bed,    it sure shakes me up.   warm out side & lots of flies & bugs.   No mail today,   I thank God in Jesus Name for all our & my blessings.  

Sun. Nov. 13. 1955./ 0. eggs today./To warm today    no one came in untill all most evening    then Eva & Marry Ann & Katherine & Joe came in    they brought there supper & ate & visited untill most Church time,    then went to Huron Church    they had prayer before they left.    & did the dishes.    May God bless them & help them in all the ways they need.    I thank Thee Jesus for all thy teachings, now & ever, Amen.    Lots of flies, spiders & bugs on the out side. 

Mon. No. 14. 1955./ 0. eggs today./ Elbert went to Vermilion for food & cashing our checks    Mrs. Cooly & Mrs K & were here & gave me a bath    & they brought a toilet seat & a wheel chair & fresh apple dumplings & milk.    Well.   I’ve can’t use the chair & am sorry they go ahead & bring them but they mean well.    After they’d gone Mrs Glipsy & Mrs. Oney came

Mon. Nov. 14. 1955./ Page. 3415./ 0. eggs today./ had prayer talked alittle & went just as, Nellie, Bonita Pinky & Nelson came in Ella Jane’s in Columbus a bout her work    they didn’t stay very long & when they were gone    I was all in & had to give vent to tears for a couple of hrs.    Warm & Cloudy all day.   I thank & Praise God in Jesus Name now & for ever.    I had a vision    They took me to 4 Square church in a black casket & Gabbrel was with me & he said I go   bring your brother mr. Yantz. Rev. Swarthouse & his wife & Mr & Mrs Weber & He did & He had ask me just before He left if I’d be afraid while he was gone & I said, no,  he brought a robe & blanket & after they had all prayed    He said now you put robe on & they rapped me in blanket & put me in a car & brough me home.    Well, I feel I am better for I feel like stretching.    We haven’t had a letter for Audrey since I been in bed.    Well, she’s been good to us    I don’t know why she don’t write.    I hope I didn’t hurt her in my way.   God help us. 

Tue. Nov. 15. 1955./ 0. no eggs today./ Rainy all day to warm Mon. night lightening storm deep blue lightening.    Elbert fixed up troughs to put water in basment in tubs & tank & I been in bed the most of the day,    I did sit up in chair a little.    Todays starts hunting season.     Elbert saw flock of geese today going North   was 70 degrees today.

Wed. Nov. 16. 1955./ No. eggs today./ Wind blew a gale all night & they had tornadoes Daton, Indiana & I’ll. & sun shone well     it was partly cloudy & the wind blew hard    no one came, but we had a good letter from Audrey & Eva Keegan & Marry Ann.     & we saw an other big flock geese 250 or more going north.    I thank & Praise God for His Love & Care. 

Thurs. Nov. 17. 1955 / No eggs today./ Nellie Bonita & 3 children, came tonight     said tornado signs were up all day.   in Lorain & Elyria.    Letter from Ella Jane & Katherine & Mrs Cooly & Mrs Knujake was here to day    she brought dope to rub on my leg I moaned untill 1.a.m. this morning.   Praise God He sees & Knows

Fri. Nov. 18. 1955./ Page. 3416./ No eggs today./ Well, it’s been dark & it’s getting ready to snow, a man was here trying to sell products, shivering his eye teeth about out.    Mrs Weber products, shivering, his eye teeth about out.    Mrs Weber came a little later & we had a good visit,   she went to the ear Dr. & got her ear fixed up, so it feels lots better   Mr. Webers grandmother live with them & is a great care to Mrs. Weber,   she’s over 100 yrs. old & begining to fail fast of late.    Well we had Dr. Arnold come in to see if he thought the same about my condition as the others,    he gave me some capsols to take to quite the nerves & I think they do,   but I’m sure weak & undone.    I do Pray God will do all the healing for me, for I don’t want to go to Dr’s,    but, the rest all dinging at me to go get & exray & see what can be done for me,     Elbert is getting tired & I know it’s hard on him,    it’s been very hard on me to in days passed.    but God will go with me all the way & I thank & Praise Him for all things in Jesus Name. 

Sat. Nov. 19. 1955/ no eggs today./ Receipt from Arnold came this a.m.    no other mail, Nellie, Ella Jane & Audrey came this evening, took 2. nightgowns home to wash & fix a little,    they talked a while, picked some cabbages & went again,    it snowed a good blanket of snow last night,   wind eased off not very cold,    5. boys came hunting rabbit & didn’t stay long,    I heard one say 4 shots & 3 rab-bits    not so bad.    Ella Jane’s going to Hospital to be operated on tomorrow, I don’t know for what.     said it would be 3 weeks before she’d be able to do anything after word.    I thank & Praise God for His tender mercies & Pray He will take care of us both & teach us His will & ways.    Amen

Sun. Nov. 20. 1955./ 0. egg today/ Well, I forgot, but it was quite a nice day & I can’t remember but believe Cooly & Kumake were here a little while     & the days & weeks are all mixed up. 

Mon. Nov. 21. 1955/ page 3417/ no eggs–/ Went to Sandusky Hospital Tue. 22. & came back Sat. 26    they took exray pictures, found cartlege most gone between the vertabas while the ____ nerves go down to the legs, right one being pinched so bad    I’m most crazy unless doped & lots of sugar in blood & urine & now I can’t help my self, my right leg in so helpless since I fell Sept. 4th. 1955.    The Dr talks as if I might not stay around much longer, but only God knows.  It won’t so pleasent over there,    they dropped me on the floor & banged my hip up & right elbow making it harder for me to lift or turn.    got back before it snowed    been beautiful days.    cold at night.    Sun. Audrey, Martha & Merlin were Here & Eva & Marry Ann were here one evening,    I haven’t been able to write    so forgot the days & verious ones brought in turkey & trimming for thanksgiving.   I pray God will bless them one & all.    I saw lot of wild geese fling over as I lay there in bed.    Im still trusting Jesus will give me a perfect healing. & I thank Thee & Praise Thee for all things, Amen. 

[Tue. Nov. 22. 1955 through Sat. Nov. 26./ HOSPITALIZED 5 days] [Sun. Nov. 27, 1955 and Mon. Nov. 28- no diary entries]

Tue. Nov. 29 1955./ no. eggs./ Ma’s birthday, she would be 99. yrs. old.    Mostly cloudy today with snow flurrys.   Elbert says it nippy air, out side & the hens drinking dish froze up solid.   It’s a nice suny day.   

Wed. Nov. 30./ a nice crisp sunny day Elbert went to Huron & got a few things to live on,    Card from Miss. Clark yesterday,    her brother died so she stayed while longer.    A card from Miss Gracie Doat for Christmas Fri. Dec. 2.   Well, Audrey & Martha & baby Jerry came in this Wed. 

[Thurs Nov. 31, 1955 and Fri. Dec. 1, 1955: no diary entry]

Dec. 2. 1955./ day,  [Friday] I’m laying around & can’t remember for the pain is so bad in hip & leg.    I pray God will soon have mercy & hear me in Jesus Name. 

Dec. 3. 1955. Thurs.[Should be Saturday] /  Audrey brought me a box of C. Cheerys & some old fashion Lickrish Drop

Fri.[should be Sunday] Dec. 4. 1955./ Dark & cloudy all day    I thank & praise God for my blessing Amen.   

Sat.[Should be Monday] Dec. 5. 1955./ Been so much in pain haven’t been able to write.    The minister took my tax blank to mail Dec. 10.   Im behind in my writing

[Tuesday Dec. 6. 1955-Friday Dec. 9. 1955:  no diary entries]

Sat. Dec. 10. 1955./Page. 3418./ no eggs/ It was today the minister from Norwalk took my tax blank to mail for me.    I thank God for my blessings.

Sun. Dec. 11. 1955./ no eggs./ Still in such pain    I can’t hardly Keep my mind straight.    Frank & Armond came in & brought us two rabbits & visited & Jean & Bill & there baby.    & Nellie Bonita & her 3 have been here several times.    Oh I sure will be so happy to been free again.    I thank Thee Jesus for all things. 

Mon. Dec. 12. 1955/no eggs./ Rev. Dear’s & Naomie were here tonight & they brought us a food suppliment they sure recomend very high, so we took half a months suply for the two of us & I don’t believe God will condem me for it.    Christmas cards coming & I didn’t even buy any.    Oh Praise the Lord, He’s good to me.   Glory Hallelujah. Amen

Tue. Dec. 13. 1955./ no. eggs./ Joe & Katherine came & she stay’d with me & Elbert & Joe went to Vermilion for grain & straw & food for us & then they went home as soon as Joe got back,    they have so much Christmas shopping to do.    I sent a card to Nora    put a dollar bill in it    & one Harry Miller 3.00 in.   1.00 more with dollar in can’t remember to Who    & a card to some one & gas tank card.    We had some more snow can’t tell what day.   sun did shine couple of days    I can’t seem to remember, but 

this will be for Dec. 14. 15. 16. & 17./ [Wed, Thurs, Fri. Sat]/ Dr was here Sat 17.  & took his pills back.    I nearly strangled on one of them then got a cold from exertion,    none of our folks out this week.    Dec. 17. Eva Keagan & Marry Ann came out for half hour or so, gave Elbert 2 Kercheifs & some candy & a few date[?]  sticks  a tea pot for 2 cups tea & a strainer   a can of tomatoes & one of plumbs.    I had given Eva & Marry Ann each a Kerchief with crochet-ed edges & I sent one to each of her old ladies & give her one for Ema,   hope they will each write card & tell me they got them & liked them.    I’m sitting in rocking chair (Eva’s) & my leg & butt paining me so bad.    I got to get back in    I can’t sit in chair.

Sun. Dec. 18. 1955./ page. 3419./ no. eggs today/ It snowed last night & is a dark day.    David Hunters birthday    he would be 70. yrs. old & he’s been gone for sometime now.    Partly or mosly cloudy.    No. one in today.   God help us. 

Mon. Dec. 19/ Partly cloudy   not so cold & so far no one been in today   cards still coming  7. Sat. & 4. today.    had lots of pain today. for 2 or 3 days & nights.

Tue. Dec. 20  Wed. Dec. 21. Thurs. Dec. 22./ We had a little snow    No one in today   Normand’s wife from G. Store came & brought a box of fruit & visited a while    she has 3. boys little ones.    Rained again today little & I fell & it took a lot of my strength tonight.    No one came in today.    I thank & praise God for all our blessing

Fri. Dec. 23. 1955./ no eggs./ Two boys came in to hunt & gave us one rabbit    it was a nice young tender one    Elbert dressed it for Sun. dinner.   

Sat. Dec. 24. 1955./ no eggs./ WEbbers brought us 2 chickens,   We paid for one & they gave us one & she brought milk & fruit & cookies & such like.    Partly cloudy all day   nipy breeze & fresh.

Sun. Dec. 25. 1955./ no eggs. today/ Ernie Sarr came & brought us some Florida Oranges & grapefruits, his Uncle Ernie sent a bu. from Florida. & they were having a big dinner    Muffy is home   her man has gone into service & the rest of there family will be home tomorrow.Ernie said.    Tonight Nellie, Bonita& her 3. children & Ella Jane came for a little while    they brought fruit salid turkey, & dressing.    The Rev. Dear came & brought us things,  a night gown, scarf & big red poinsetta,   one evening last week.    God takes good care of us.    I received Card from Miss. McGovern    she fell 3 stepps & can’t walk & Mr & Mrs. Rev. Swarthouse sent me ther picture on post card  good ones.    Today is for Jan.   a beautiful Spring like day,   flys out side & 2 spiders.    rained early & snow all gone,   ground froze last night & stayed froze all day;    Partly cloudyt mostly fair.    I thank Jesus He is & allway Will be.

Mon. Dec. 26. 1955./ page. 3420/ no eggs./ Today is for Feb. 1956 weather    Sun came through about 9-a-m.    it was so dark before that    & it was nice untill 4 or 4-30.p-m.    Wind was N. East but all died out before dark,    ground stayed froze all day & it tried to snow before dark    didn’t make out.    it’s freezing freezing tonight,   I still have heavy severe pains in hips, legs & back.   I Praise Thee Jesus for all things I don’t know or understand,   but Thou Knowest.    There were 4. boys from Lorain here hunting rabbits   they got several & gave us 1. one was & Emerick boy. heavy frost

Dec. 27. Tue. 1955./ no eggs today/Weather for Mar. 1956. & it came in howeling-wind N. east cold & raw   clouds going [?] up above   not so bad below, partly cloudy all day   sun came out aabout 9-a-m.  nice afternoon & not quite so cold   started to get dark about 4-p-m-   beautiful moonlight night, sun looked like big, ball of ice    you could look right at it & waning in the snow or rain.   Elbert found lower end of water pipe off stone in bottom of well.   he got it up, but, not where it belongs, Emerick man & one other came to hunt gave, Elbert 2. rabbits & helped get pump back in place.   Oh Praise the Lord forever & ever.   march went out nice

Wed. Dec. 28. 1955./ no eggs./ Weather for April nice day.   partly cloudy but bright sun   Clouded up at night but cleared off & was star & moonlight & not quite so cold,    Joe & Katherine came after noon    Joe took Elbert to town.   I gave them a dollar for gas, for she is be-gining to plead, no gas.   but she said they had half tank of gas & are well fixed in all ways for winter,    she said they wouldn’t be out again for a week or so    Oh God show people how to be Christians    What would Jesus do?   not as most of us take care of our selves & not take care of the sick & helpless,   they don’t take care of only them  they love in there families,    Elbert is sick & no one to depend on for just a little help.

Thurs. Dec. 29. 1955/ Weather for May– been a dark cloudy day    tried to rain about noon, but no luck:   I felt so bad last night    trust Jesus will ease off pain tonight.   Still cloudy & dark. no sun today.   have received stack of cards & notes.   Emerick came back hunting today    God help & keep us.

Fri. Dec. 30. 1955./Page. 3421./ no. eggs/ Weather for June. 1956. Dark most of the morning   then sun came out at intervals 10-a-m.    tried to snow & again a noon & all the after noon the same, not very cold.    wind N. West this a-m.  sun hot but, white.   Wind has shifted & to-night cleared partly hazy over the moon.   Oh God I praise Thee & give Thee all Glory & honour. Amen.

Sat. Dec. 31. 1955./ no eggs./ Weather for July, mostly cloudy  spits snow in light showers,   sun came out at 10-a-am but didn’t stay,   wind has gone from N. West to S. west.    Elbert gave the Emeric boy 5.00     he paid light bill & got us 2. lbs. butter Fri. the 30th.   No one been here to give us a lift all week,    Nellie & children were coming middle of week, didn’t come & no word & no word about Jim Monagon,    he was coming home on airplane for Christma & the last we heard hadn’t come yet.    Wind’s gone back S. West. at 10-to 2.p-m.   We had pleasent after noon some clear sunshine & it cleared off tonight again wind died out late this afternoon.    The bread man said he saw 4. wild deer this morning.    he seemed surprized.    Nellie, Bonita & Nelson came & brought us our wash, wet, been having bad luck with wash machine    they brought pumpkin custard & baked it here, ground froze & stayed froze so looks like queer hot & cold weather.   so cold hens didn’t come out side,    Gas tank man was here & he’s going to try to bring us a refregdarator    Well, I thank & praize God in Jesus Name for our blessing & healings. 

1956

Sun. Jan. 1. 1956./ I sent card to Hunts, Miss Clark, Webbers  Rev. Swarthouse Sat Dec. 21. 1955.    Today’s for Aug. 1956/  weather nice day  froze, frost, every night & some heavy:   raw wind. S. east N. east & S. east.  not overy promising for garden.    Frank, Ruby & Armond came for little while tonight     Armond & Elbert went to 4 corners & got can of water;   partly cloudy  3/4 of a moon yet & looked like it wading in snow & we haven’t had rain yet.    I do thank & Praise God for all our many blessings, Amen.

Jan. Mon. 2. 1956./ Today’s for Sept.   heavy snow at 9-a-m light layer of snow.   Wind’s S. east.

Mon. Jan. 2. 1956./ Sept. weather/ page. 3422./ Sun came out not very bright not very cold, rather hazy.  snow’d hard & sun shone.    I saw a pr of white doves this morning.   I saw a pr. of whit, & iron ore & white & blue one’s circul. the house just before John died in Jan. 1946.  & when I spoke to Elbert about it they flew a way.    I pray I don’t go in the Winter & there is 1 1/2 months before Spring.   & at 12 noon it’s thickened up & looks like more snow.    started to rain 2-30 & just drizzled & still is at 15- to 7-p-m.   Joe, Katherine, Eva  Marry Ann were here    Joe’s full of the devil & making life as miserable as he can for Katherine,    Eva brought me some towels pillow cases & such things;     the old ladies sent me they were so pleased with Kercheifs with crocheted edges I sent to them    may God help them through some of His to teach them all His Will & ways.    I was so full of pain I had to yell & cry    Katherine cried Elbert said & prayed, but the others went to Kitchen.    I pray God’s will be done in Jesus Name, Amen. 

Tue. Jan. 3. 1956./ No. eggs/ Weather today for Oct. 1956./   A dark dreary day   tried to snow & tried to rain but no sun today, so dark untill 9-a-m & got dark early tonight,   no one came in today    hope & pray I’ll soon be O.K.   South West breeze all day.    Elbert washed my night gown & few nose rags & dried them in the house & now he is finishing the dishes    he feels real bad today.    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Holy Name for my healings & for all our many blessing.    Glory to God, Amen.

Wed. Jan. 4. 1956./ no eggs today./ Weather for Nov.   no sun rather dark & Cloudy all day.   S. west breeze.   Dark tonight,   Rev. Swarthouse & wife & Brother Weber & wife came & prayed untill the severe pains left me.  & I do believe I’m free    flesh is sore but all things will work out for good & Glory of the Lord    I thank & Praise Him for all things now & ever more.    Received letter & the news from home from Audrey today    her back is so bad she has to put her girdle on before she can dress her feet   that’s bad.   I pray God will spare her what I’ve been going through.   God help & Keep us Amen.

Thurs. 5. 1956./ Page. 3423/ no eggs./ Johns been gone 10 yrs today./ Weather for Dec. 1956./ It’s a beautiful day partly cloudy in after noono.   Sister Weber came & cleaned up worst of dust, brought me milk & prayed.   & Nellie & Bonita came, & Helen Sarr & Ernie were here & aate soup with us,   Rue forgot to leave key for Ernie,    he waited for his mother untill he felt half froze & then came here & she came for him & talked about her back    & said Clark has cansors & they say only yr. to live,    we talked about our souls     her back is getting like mine & Muffy expects a raise 4. hundred Dollars a month.    I thank & Praise God in Jesus Holy Name for my & our blessing. 

Fri. Jan. 6. 1956./ no eggs today./ Beautiful Day,   Audrey & Martha came in for a little while & brought back the blankets Bonita took home & then Ernie came for a few minutes,    Helen said they were going to  leave Ernie to get himself off to school on, time by himself,   Rue’s going early to work Mon. morning & Helen at 6-30-a-m & Ernie at 7-45.   he’s so small it seems to bad, for he’s never had to do for his self like we children use to.    I hope it works out O.K.   I thank & Praise God for all my & our Blessing & for my healing in Jesus name & pray to be filled with holy Ghost. 

Sat. Jan. 7. 1955./ REceived good encouraging letter from Sister Willitt’s,   Oh, I Praise Thee Jesus for the Care Thou doeth take of us & we are so unworthy    Armond came & brought a few groceries & he & Elbert went to Huron & got few more & got water at 4. corners.    I Praise Thee Jesus for my healing. 

Sun. Jan. 8. 1955./ Joe & Katherine were here part of the after noon.   I’m feeling much better & Praise God from Whom all blessing flow & pray He Keeps me safe from all who would still like to harm me.   I Praise Thee Jesus. 

Mon. Jan. 9. 1956/ Page. 3424./ Mostly cloudy & fine misty rain early in eving j& frozen sleet toward morning,   noone came in today & I’m still trusting & praying & believing for the complete healing    had good encouraging letter from Sister Willitts & she says to trust & not fret.   Glory to God   I Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost, Amen.

Tue. Jan. 10. 1956./ no eggs today./ Elbert got up to help me     & in a little while Ernie came crying said he got all ready for school & Keep looking for the bus & then fell a sleep & missed it    poor little fellow   he’s only 9. yrs. old.   will be 10 in April & they his parents go off to work & leave him to get himself off to school.   Armond Bonney said he was 31. yrs. old Aug. 19. 1955.   I Praise The Jesus for all things. Amen. 

Wed. Jan. 11. 1955/ no eggs today/ Snowing in light showers,    I got my bath & felt bum today,    Elbert is so bad today, but got chores done & he washed my night gowns & some wash rags & took care of me & chickens.   Got nice note from Harry Miller    & we got our checks.   No one come to get us food today.   I thank & Praise God for my blessing & pray he will Rebuke Satan & take care of Joe in His own way. 

Thurs. Jan. 12. 1956./ No eggs./ Well, it’s been a dark gray day & no one come in all day or evening    so we tried to rest    I think I ought to get up & sit up more   my legs & hips pained me so bad & Kept Elbert up    I thank God & Praise Him & I Praise Jesus & thank them for my healing. 

Fri. Jan. 13. 1956./ no eggs today./ LauraAnn’s birthday she’s 21. yrs old & has 2 babies./ Sun came out early & shone all day,   some fast flying clouds after nooon.   heavy frost last night & it was star light.   Loura Ann is 21. yrs. old today & has 2. babys, a girl & a boy.   No mail today & so far no one come in    Elbert killed red hen & got it on to cook    other hen died,    I said, when Joe & Katherine were here last night that one hen died, & Joe said, with a big grin, a Rode island Red?   he seem happy for some reason.    I wish he didn’t come here.    I gave him a dollar last time, for taking Elbert to get food & they seemed greedy to get it.    I Praise Father Son & Holly Ghost    No one came tonight.   No one all week.   I wonder Why.

Sat. Jan. 14. 1956./ Page. 3425./ no. eggs. 2 hens./ Sun came up nice with a lot of wind   clouds flying fast    No one has come yet to help us to food or water.    I wonder what can be wrong.   Jesus Help us I pray    Nellie & Bonita came, brought some ice cream & they went to Vermilion  got tea & came back with it & promised to come back Mon. night early enough so Elbert can get the food.   Well I was in miserable most allnight   I do pray God will heal & fill me.   I thank Thee Jesus.

Sun. 15. 1956. Jan./ no eggs/Well, Katherine & Joe came & Oh, I do wish God would deal with them.   Eva & Marry Ann came in late & they went before dark.   My hips ach so bad, but Im still trusting & believing God will in Jesus Name take care of me & I will give all Honor & Glory for ever & ever Amen.   Katherine brought Irish stew,  we managed to eat it.

Jan. Mon. 16. 1956./ no egg today./ Well I’m 71. yrs. old today.   Ernie came early  thought he’d missed school bus but he saw it, coming at last up on the highway & he got it O.K.   no mail & it’s dark & gray out side today.   Nellie, Bonita & her 3 children came tonight & Nellie stayed with me While Elbert & Bonita & 3 went to Vermilion & got the food supply.   Armond & Clara & there two children came & brought washing they had & visited for a while    I gave her my old white linen table cloth & the printed one thats washable & the head for grass seed to her “Clara” & now we are in such pain again.   I wrote a few lines to REv. Swarthouse & his wife & one to Webers & it tuckered me about out   I thank & Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost for all things now & ever Amen.

Tue. Jan. 17. 1956./ Partly cloudy & No one came in allday,   Ernie came in before bus came but he got it out here. & I haven’t felt very well   pains are steady & pain my hips & legs so bad.   Sister Weber came & read & prayed with me,   she’s such a Kind person,   she wrote to a Rev. Robert’s & he’s one of God great men “he is in Astrailia  & they called to him & he sent an anointed cloth that many had prayed over & now we are all of one accord & I do trust my healing is complete    I Praise God our Father Jesus our Saviour & phyican & Holy Ghost now & for ever & ever, Glory be to Jesus.    Colder a little tonight    it thawed a little today   Clouded up early tonight.   (from Katherine today) I Praise God & Jesus & Holy Ghost.   Received letter other day from Marry Vedowich & one

Wed. Jan. 18. 1956./ page. 3426./ No one in all day,   Bonita & Nellie brought back the wash.   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for all our blessing.   Elbert prayed for me to this morning   I was in pain so bad. 

Thurs. Jan. 19. 1956./ 61. days before Spring    Ernie got the bus here this morning,   it did snow, but thawed quite a lot today.   partly Cloudy to day or mostly cloudy,   no one came in so far.  

Sat. Jan. 21. 1956./ Well cloudy mostly all day & a Man a Mr. Bruster, that was here, with a group of Christians, that prayed & sang, called & had prayer & today Armond & Ruby came    he took Elbert to town & he did the shopping & a few erands & Ruby wiped up Kitchen floor & my room    We are grateful   & tonight Nellie & Bonita & 2 chidlren came   brought 3 pears & bunch of grapes      Geo. cut his hand so bad they had to take him to Dr.    couldn’t get the blood stopped,   but, it did after Dr. give him a shot.   they didn’t stay,  had to go home & do out a washing & do some baking.    I thank Thee Jesus for my healing.   All praise & Glory be Thine for ever Amen.

Sun. Jan. 22. 1956./ Been mostly cloudy but nice day & not a soul came in all day.   I thank & Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost for my healing & our many blessings.   I’m still trusting to be made Whole & I’ll give all honour & Glory to Thee Jesus, Wholy & Worthy. Amen. 

Mon. Jan. 23. 1956./ Sun came up early,   I had to get up    I felt so bad.   Earnie came   thought he had missed the buss, but it came.   he said Uncle Clark was at there house,   he was in Cryle hospital for Cansore   he drove his car to Rue’s last night.   Been a beau-tiful day   sun all day.   Elbert’s felt terrible bad.   he’s still trying to do all the odds & ends &  cleaned stove pipe this morning & chickens out, wasgooddaytodoit, I received letter from Sister Swarthouse,   she been ill for 3 weeks & he hasn’t had his cloth off in all that time.   I sent

Mon. Jan. 23. 1956./ Page. 3427./ no eggs./ them 5.00 & she seemed greatly pleased   I’ll try to send 5.00 more soon.    I do Praise God for all we have & all thats done for us.   Oh, Glory be to Jesus I love Him more & more   He leads me to green pastures & through His open doors.    He will never, never fail me.   I’ve proved Him o’er & over.   Well, Frank & Armond came this evening & brought us our 10 gal milk can of water & visited for a while & I spent a bad night, but Praise God for all my blessing    I thank & Praise Thee God of Love & mercy & Jesus  & am thankful for my healing & blessings.   I’m still trusting

Tue. Jan. 24. 1956/ It’s been a beautiful day with bright sun.   Ernie came up & left for school from here,   Clark was there again last night & left this morning    Rue is still working days, so Ernie is on his own.    Audrey wrote & said she could get the mattress in store below her, but they are charging 49.95 & the sale price in all stores that handle that mattress, is only 39.95,    We wrote her a card & told her & if she couldn’t get it for less, & send one out.   No one here today.   There are hundreds of robbins here & starlings for a week or more. Not quite as sunny today   sort of haze in the air.  I thank thank God in Jesus Holy Name for my healing & pray He will strengthen Rev. & Mrs. Swarthouse & give them what they need

Wed. Jan 25. 1956./ No quite as suny as Tue.   sort of haze in air.   Ernie came & got buss from here.   Elbert’s back is sure bad & so are my hips & legs.    I took bath & feel clean but bone between shoulders is paining bad.   no mail today,   Well, it’s been a nice day & looks like Spring out    I set up in chair & on edge of bed, but tonight pains are sure bad.   Oh God of Love & Mercy take all the evil spirits out of me & fill me with the Holy Ghost to over flowing,    I thank & Praise Thee now & ever more

Thurs. Jan. 26. 1956./ Well Ernie left from here for school   hot sun today   no mail,   Audrey & Martha came tonight & talked about the mattress,   Martha had Joan’s boy   nice little fellow, nice smile & we had a nice day   & Mr. & Mrs. Weber came in for an hour or so & prayed with me   they are such nice people  more like our own ought to be    Elberts back is so bad.   I Praise God for All thing in Jesus Name. Amen.

Fri. Jan. 27. 1956./ Page. 3428./ Ernie went to school from here.   cold last night   12 above Zero this morning    Nelson’s birthday   he’s 11. yrs. old today. another beautiful day,   hot sun, No mail & no one came in.   I am trusting Jesus will send some one to help me soon,   I will always give Him the Praise & Glory,   I had to pray most of the night. Amen.

Sat. Jan. 28. 1956./ Mostly Cloudy, No mail, No one came in sofar.   Well, late afternoon Eva & Marry Ann came in,   she went for a few things to eat & got some ice cream, cheery,   Nellie & Ella Jane came in before Eva left for town & left soon after she got back.    Nellie brought one night gown she had fix over, one of the big ones Gertie gave me.   They didn’t stay long   Ella Jane had 2 bad tumbles & didn’t look to good.   Eva stayed a couple of hrs.   it began to rain & get dark & she went,   she said Katherine was sick & she might be in hospital    she was going there before she went home.    I thank Thee Jesus for all things great or small.    All Glory be to Jesus.  2 people close to Eva died last week.

Sun. Jan. 29. 1956./ A very dark sort of gloomy day.  Ernie came this morning  snowed & there a was about 4 in snow & no school today.  while after dinner  Letter from Sister Willitt’s & Deaars, & Elbert food supplement table to.  Dark & looks like more.   Thanks be to God for all our many blessings,   I do Praise Thee Jesus for all things & trust for Thy help Amen. 

Mon. Jan. 30. 1956./ to day’s Jerry’s birthday/ Martha’s baby Jerry’s 1. yr. old today.   Letters from Sister Willitts & Dear this morning.   Elbert food pills.  Saw 4 in. snow last night & no school bus.   Ernie’s been here all day    snowed a while today.   been quite dark all day.   Frank & Ruby came & brought the wash. back last night.   Ruby Jean is expecting baby in Feb.   No one came in tonight.   I thank & Praise Thee, Jesus for all things. 

Tue. Jan. 31. 1956./ Wyn’s birthday, 81. yrs old/  A beautiful day nice sun & hot;   Card from K- or a note & a letter from Audrey.   she bought & payed for the mattress 40.69 & tax & olive oil 1.49, so 42.18, I owe Audrey.   katherine isn’t very well & going for an exray to see what’s wrong with her ribs   they go out of place   Miss Willitts says get up & stand on my feet    I do try   there’s no strength in them.   they are sore & stiff, but I’m trust-ing I’ll be able before long to manage it,   she said she wished she was near & So do I.

Jan. 31. 1956, Tue./ Page. 3429./ Wyn’s 81. yrs old today./ Ernie went to school from here today.   Elber’s feeling so bad, thinks it’s flu.   Been nice day.   Dear’s came, brought jellow & pie. & cookes.   I didn’t visit, had a bad case  my bowels just were so hard they couldn’t move, so took injection 3 times & before 10-p-m. got cleaned out.   Praise the Lord.   We told Audrey We needed Olive Oil right away, but we haven’t got it yet & she paid for mattress & no mattress yet.   Mrs. Dear said her mother’s in bad shape.   No mail a letter from Audrey & Hastlets   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus & trust You Will help me to do the things, I ought to do & receive the help I need. 

Feb. 1. 1956.Wed./ Ernie went to school from here this a-m.   No mail today.   Cloudy alday.   Men did get mattress here today Thurs. (40.69)  Nellie & Bonita came & gone to Huron for the things we do need,   they can only get partly of what we need   Elbert’s bowels are so bad.   I Praised God for our blessing.

Thurs. Feb. 2. 1956./ Nellie, Bonita came today instead of yesterday & Men brought the mattress today.   Ernie went to school from here this morning.   Groundhog day   Cloudy all day, here but sun shone in some places    Ella Jane came tonight & brought laundry & olive oil   had to have my crying Spell & she stayed to enjoy.   Dr. L. came   gave Elbert dope for flu. & he is still feeling bad   lots of pain on bowels.    I thank Thee Jesus for Thy care,   help my faith to get me on my feet in Jesus Name, Amen. 

Fri Feb. 3. 1956./ Jim & Jean are 22. yrs./ old today   Jim will soon be home from the Service.   Well, sun came out nice & bright & warm this a-m & Ernie didn’t come this morning   Elbert drove car to end of road & it stopped,    he walked to pay station & tried to call Webers & couldn’t get them so called car man & he came & said he’d get car Sat.    I received card from Bonita & letter from Eva Kegan.   I thank God for all blessings   Nellie & Ella Jane came tonight.   Mr & Mrs. Weber brought me maple custard in little cups & it’s so good,   Elbert’s bowels are little better.   Frank & Armond came & brought water & visited awhile & I had to have a crying spell when they left [note “geritol” written diagnally over the left edge of this entry] [Sat & Sun.Mon.  Feb. 4, 5, & 6 1956: No diary entry]

Tue. Feb. 7. 1956./ page. 3431./ 32 second St.  Oh. God only knows how I hate to go.   I thank & praise God for all things in Jesus name.   Well they’re coming tomorrow noon to have me out once more,   how I dread to go & leave Elbert.   Oh God help me I pray in all Thy Ways.  

Apparently Feb 8 1956 Elinor was taken to Hospital.

Wed. Feb. 8. 1956./ Well, we were ready on time but the stretche was late or amblance, we left home round 1-p-m. took about 3 hours   it was such a rough ride    had to grip my self & had a bad time with my nerves, put me in ward with 3 others   We sent Audrey, Frank & the Dr. & Katherine each a card.    Elbert came over with me   he’s all broke up    I pray God will keep him & help him to rest while I’m gone.    Ella Jane came in for a fw minutes.   Been another dark misty wet day but not cold. 

Thurs. 9. Feb. 1956/ Same kind of a day as yesterday,   Ella Jane came in & the other 3 women had callers & said weather was wet & hard walking.   4. oclock & quite dark.   I thank & praise God for my blessing.   Elbert didn’t come   to bad today to drive. Amen. 

Fri. Feb. 10. 1956./ Another cloudy day.   Elbert called last night & said he’d come today.   and he did & brought a letter from Miss. Clark & she thanked us over & over for the food we sent to her    she should thank God more from Whom all blessings flow,   Praise His Holy Name.   it was God Who came & showed Miss Clark to me weeping & wishing for food & then weeping for joy after Elbert took it to her.   I’m glad Jesus showed me & I do wish so much He will show me about what I ought to do for myself.    Elbert came & Martha came & took him home   he said some one nearly broke glass frame in storm door,   he said he’d try to get back Sun.   Nellie has-n’t been here since I came,    Ella Jane’s been here a couple of times.   Received letter from Hardware man’s wife Mrs. Beenoline Schinmin   I’m not very well a-quainted,   but May God Bless her   she’s done better than some of them.   Dr. L. is holding up things,   he has to release me to the Dr. over here,   I do hope they do

Sat. 11. Feb. 1956./ 3432./ Audrey sent me a beautiful vase of flowers, Carnations evergreen, yellow glads iris & a golden bell like lillies of the Vally, Cassias  they are yellow   they say they grow on trees in California.   Audrey came in   & Ella Jane.   Audrey brought me bed room slippers & stockings 3. prs.   run out of pills & so cried awhile this morning    going to cost over $1.50 a month to stay here.   Well I’ll have to turn in all my check so they say & state makes up the rest,    I thank God for my many, many blessings.   I miss Elbert so much & I pray Jesus will take good care of him & soon convert & heal him,   Oh Jesus help me to understand.   I thank Thee & give all Praise & Glory to Thee.  (been another wet misty day)

Sun. Feb. 12. 1956./ Rather dark day & a woman they called Violet who has been here all most 9 yrs. seemed to know she was going home to Glory, ask me to pray a number of times for her & she left us about 6-a-m & before noon she was taken out   & they have part of her things taken care of.    Elbert was here & Nellie & Bonita & Loretta Hobbs,   I don’t remember her married name   We had quite a visit   her father live with her & is 83. yrs. old,   her mother is dead.   Well, the Drs. came in   gave me examination, decided to take me over to Bayview & give me some treatments to see if I can be fixed up to walk again.   & I do hope the test wont be to hard,   I’m getting so weak & feel whimpy.   Oh God I thank & Praise Thee for all things. 

[Mon. Feb. 13. 1956 After 5 days in Hospital (? where) Elinor was apparently taken to Bayview Hospital for “treatments to see if I can be fixed up to walk again”]

Mon. Feb. 13. 1956./ Sun is shining,   Pain is bad & at about 1-p-m they are coming to take me to Bayview Hospital & Elbert is coming to go with me,    He came & they were late 3-30-p-m.   Oh I’m so tired, Elbert couldn’t stay, he went back to Lorain with Schorts minilittle carrage & is coming back as soon as he can Tue. or Wed.   Well, no pills untill I cried & hr or so.  

Tue. Feb. 14. 1956./ Page. 3433./ Cloudy with some rain & snow but sun came out before noon.   I had a bath & got my hair combed, & I’m so tired & sweat so bad.   Well, I got through untill tonight    they called me a grandma & ball baby & they put me off & make me wait for the bed pan untill I sweat   Ella Jane came last night & Mr. & Mrs. Swarthouse & Mrs. Weber were here & prayed for me.    Oh how happy I’ll be to get home & I’m wondering if Elbert will be happy to have me back    Nellie & Bonita were just here & said Easel will be here to see me tomorrow.   I’ll be so glad when I’m better.  a little boy brought me a valentine.

Wed. Feb. 15. 1956./ Nellie & Bonita came in & not much doing today in any way.

[Apparently the medical staff is using a hoyer lift to get Elinor in and out of bed. She is unable to stand on her own.  They are also giving her “pills” presumably for pain, which she sometimes”runs out of” . She explains that she has to summarize events because she “felt to bad to keep my daily writing”]

Thurs. Febe. 16. 1956./ Elbert & Easel came in    she sent me a plant & Ella Jane came tonight.   Poor Elbert.   Audrey & Martha & Jean & Bonita, Frank & Ruby were the only one’s that came to see me,   I felt to bad to keep my daily writing & so will just tell what I can remember,    Drs 3. gave me a thorough going over   run a rubber tube up my nose & into my stomach    if only I could stand on my feet,   they put me in a little houst & lifted me out of bed & back a-gain    Elbert was out several times but he doesn’t feel very well.   Sat. they hauled me back home again thiner & weaker & I can’t very well, legs still aching   hope they can get legs fixed up, before long, but trust God will do that,    Ella Jane has been here, twice.   got dope & inserts some into me.   I feel as if I don’t get what I need to strengthen me.   

Fri. Feb. 24. / We had a terrible storm, took Nellie’s frontc door steps away & broke them up & racked the house some & took the cow shed down acrossed the road from them    Columbus had 95 mile wind & there was some damage in several places,    rain, hail & snow    lights were out 13. hrs. at hospital,    it thundered & the lighting cracked like kindling sticks but 

Elinor left Hospital and was taken back home Sat. Feb. 25, 1956.

Sat. Feb. 25./ sun came out & it was a nice day.   ride tired me bad coming home although carrage road smooth.   Ella Jane & Bonita came home with me,  my head felt bad yet.   Only Ella Jane been here all week.

Sun, Mon, Tue. Feb. 26 27 28, 1956: no Diary entries

Wed. Feb. 29. 1956./ page. 3433 [should be 3434] / No one come in all week except Ella Jane.   Now today Feb. 29. sun is bright & wind is strong.

[March through October 1956, although Elinor is apparently home, there are no diary entries in over 6 months. 

[In John Harnish’s 1956 diary entry:     Oct. 6. 1956: (last night Bonita baysat for us (Mother too).   They had been hit by truck (E.J.’s yellow Dodge in Sandusky/Huron? as they were taking Uncle Elbert to see Aunt Elinor–now in hospt. -has been partially paralyzed for some time.   He was hurt & had to go to hosp. now too.)]

From Oct 1956 through December 1959 no diary entries

[In John Harnish’s 1956 diary entry:  July 14. 1957: Since this is technically my last day of vacation we went to Mother’s & took her with us to see Aunt Elinor & Uncle Elbert.   Aunt E. has been bedridden about 2 yrs. now -has a hosp. bed in her room.   She lay very still (has paralysis) but was able to converse o.k. -seemed weak.   We went to see Uncle Frank & Aunt Ruby Bonney in Lorain.   Took the kids down to the river there.  To Mother’s briefly (had quite a severe headache) Home by 9:30. Bed by 11.   Marci was upset w/ tolerating Mother’s personality for an afternoon & the fact that Mother may come & live w/ us awhile this summer.]

[In John Harnish’s 1956 diary entry:  July 31. 1957:[The family went w/ me for a call to Cleveland Clinic.   We went to Mothers & M.J. stayed there.   Mother is doing ok alone,   Nelson stays a little   Bonita comes out often   She has begun working mornings in a rstaurant & afternoons & eve. at her shop.]

[In John Harnish’s 1956 diary entry:  Aug. 7. 1957: [I went to Mothers to supper & we all went to see Aunt Elinor  & Elbert]

[In John Harnish’s 1956 diary entry:  Mar. 22. 1958:[We went to Vincent.   Took mother to Bellvue (M.J. & Wes stayed at Vincent) to see Aunt Elinor.   She is in a rest home there-will go home soon.   Mother tells me she expects to sign over the home place to me]

[In John Harnish’s 1956 diary entry:  Jan. 1. 1959: We all went to see Aunt Eleanor & Uncle Elbert.   She is bedfast at home but seems to be doing pretty well. ]

[In John Harnish’s 1956 diary entry:  Mar. 28. 1959: Mother & I went to see Aunt Elinor & Uncle Elbert.

[In John Harnish’s 1956 diary entry:  Nov. 14. 1959: Went to see Aunt Elinor & Uncle Elbert.   A group came as we left   they were to hold a prayer meeting.

Jan. 1. 1960. Fri. / Ann called & she & Betty went to watch service & got home 1-300-a-m.,  she told me yesterday that J. Wards little girl has cansor & he has got so he drinks & is mean to his wife   he has 2 little boys all so & Ann’s boy, 14. yrs. old writes to the little girl & Bill Snyder was in car wreck, but not hurt bad & 4 boys over by Ann smashed there new car all to piecese, but they wasn’t hurt boys 17 & 18 yrs. old.   the folks in the world going to fast a pace.   Ann thought she’d be here in the morn. & then visit.   How much I thank Thee Jesus for all our many bless.

 Jan. Sat. 2. 1960./ Nice out tonight. Dec. & 1. & this Jan. morning is dark   very cloudy.   Ann was to come at 9.a. m. but came at 2-30P-m.   Elbert’s bowels has pained his all day,   she brought the Peptobismol   she gave him a dose & now its about time for third dose   he feels so iratable & is in pain,   she talked to me a few minutes & her boy came in, but acted like a frightened deer,   hardly spoke a dog words,   they went & then Milton & boy came back to hunt    they got a rabbit & gave it to Elbert,   he feels to bad to dress it   he’d gone to toilet when Milton came    his bowels are a very little better,    While they were hunting it began to rain & they got in car & went,     just before they left, Mrs. Crisco  her son “the 19. yrs old boy from Cali.” came in,    Oh God, how she loves me,    I pray it never failes.   I love her & her sister-in-law & her husband & all theirs,   they are trying to live for the Lord & do His Will,   Oh, Jesus help them,   the rain will turn to sleet & then snow before morning.    & Elbert was just out & said it’s raining hard.   he still feels so bad yet,   he fixed can soup for supper “called” bakin bean soup”   it wasnt bad but I didn’t like.   hope beans don’t cause trouble.   No letters today    I mailed 3.   Nellie mailed one the other day for me.   Johny brought things, so they got me out of bed & back in again    We gave him $10.00 for fixtures.

Sat. Jan. 2.1960./ Well Elberts laying down & he sure feels so bad,   I am trusting he’ll feel better tomorrow.   Mrs. Crisco. had her grand daughter from Lorain with them & her son came in for 10 minutes   they were taking, grand daughter home to Lorain & her Sonny boy had a girl  he’d picked up & ask his mother to keep untill next week, then the boy’s going back to Washington in the Service    Such is the world.   May God watch over & Keep us close to Him Amen.    Ann got us milk & lemon, cough drops & Pepto bismol.   We owe her 24 cents,   I’ll try to remember it if I can.

Sun. Jan 3. 1960./ Been a very dark dreary Day & getting worse as after noon wore on & its to dark to see to write or read.   Elbert layed down a little while & slept    I slept this a.m.   It tried to rain but didn’t make it    Radio says rain, sleet & snow.   Ann called & hopes to go to Church tonight,   she said morning services were good & a few more were there than usual.   No one came in to call on us today.   I thank & praise Thee Jesus Thou art still with us. 

Mon. Jan. 4. 1960/ Partly Cloudy untill afternoon then sun came out & it’s been so nice.    We received letter from Opal, poor Girl.   Ann & Betty came & 2 boys & Connie   they brought Lorain News Papers a Calender & some hard candy & 2 qt cans 1. of peaches 1. tomatoe & 1. jar grapejelly & Ann brought back the washing    she had sheets & draw sheets.    They’ve been having such good meeting during the holiday Huron, Port Clinton & Bellevue Ohio.   Oh God help each one to receive Thy Spirit & do Thy Will,   Ann was struck down with the Spirit Sun. night, now, I wonder, Oh, Jesus help me to help Ann & Betty more   I thank & Praise Thee. Jesus.

Tue. Jan. 5. 1960./ colder last night & they say tonight going down to 12 degrees.   Mostly cloudy this a-m.   clearing round noon & sun now bright,   but, wind still cold & raw.   Elbert got his check the 4th Mon.   Mail today light bill, got Opal’s letter Mon. & now the big job ans card notes.    Ann called & said she thought Rev. Gibson & Bro. Payne would call on us this afternoon & she said Mr. Holbrook had been in Hospital & has rehumatic fever. & ask for prayer.   May God help us to Keep His commands, in all ways,  read our bibles, pray for understanding & wisdom, to trust & believe with our heart, soul, mind & strength & understand the meaning there of.    Ann said, she & Betty were going to Berlin Hights to Rev. Gibson’s meeting tonight & she ask Milton to go but don’t know yet , if he will go,   God help him to go I ask in Jesus Name & that Thou will cast him down & deal with him, untill he will give in & do Thy Will,  help us Jesus, Thou has said we could ask & it would be given, nothing doubting, now Jesus strengthen us in all Thy Ways, We thank Thee.   Wind was S. West Mon. & today, untill noon,  went S. W.   Well, I’ve had a feeling a group was coming in & I saw Mrs. Simms face,   well, she came & brought her 2 daugters & one son-in-law & there baby, & a neighbor woman,   They belong to Jesus   they all say & I pray they do,   Mrs. Fisher is well versed in the bible,   the son-in-law has just re-cently been converted & filled with the Holy Ghost.   the power went through him strong each time we prayed,   they all [?] were happy in the Lord   We all prayed, they said they couldn’t come at Christmas so they brought me $1.75 & 1. box choclates cherries, they said they’d be back again soon to read talk & pray. 

Tue. Jan. 5. 1960/  I wrote a letter to Opal to-day   had hoped to do a couple more & tomorrow is Wed. & Ann & Betty are coming in the morning to take Elbert to get the shopping done    I hope all will go well   Elbert don’t feel to well  his bowels don’t distress him, but are sore & he feels lame & sore.   The Minister didn’t get here,   I hope Ann & Betty got away to Church meeting.   Its been a great day its been cold raw breeze all day & say it will be     I wrote a letter to Miss Clark   that’s 2 today    8. degrees tonight.

Wed. Jan. 6. 1960/ Bright morning, little cloudy, just a cloud passes over once in a while.    We had letter from Audrey, says she’s sewing again but is not to strong & she’s had & still is having her troubles with Gertie   she likes to be bossie & Jean & Joan had to “as Audrey puts it” tell her off, for they look after Audrey,   Guess Gertie didn’t have a cold,   she’s working,   she use to like to make out she was terrible hoarse & then wasn’t at all.   Mrs. Simms  her 2 girls & son in law & baby & Mrs Fisher were here last night    We had a good Spiritual visit & prayer    the Son in law was converted the night they left here last time & then filled with the Holy Spirit    he says he don’t know how he lived the other way before.   Mrs. Simms brought a belated Gift  a box of milk chaccolate Cheeries & rest gave $1.75 in money,    Mrs. Fisher gave the dollar.   & They ask me to pray for several,   I can’t remember the Names,    but, will ask Jesus to, & to help them each one ,   one of the girls has a bad sore toe,   we prayed for it.   Received letter from mrs. Armstrong & she says God is ans. prayer & ask I continue Praying for all of them yet.  She said God had ans. prayer for Miss Clark & that she lots better & up, Oh, how I Praise Thee Jesus & trust Thou will Keep me ever so Close & help me help others for Thy Sake Amen.    Opal, said she received a check for $32.00 dollars & when she got it she thanked God for my prayers for she felt it was my prayers that had helped her receive the money & if she had-n’t received it they would have been distarte[?desperate] for Holidays. May God help them. 

Wed. Jan. 6. 1960/ It’s a nice day  cold raw S. West wind.   Nice Sun, but white.   Ann & Betty were coming to take Elbert to town for food & other shopping   He’s feeling better & I pray he won’t get any more cold.   Well they went to town,   its Wed. so only got part of it done, as most stores closed on Wed. afternoons,   he got the most necessary things.   Ann wiped up floors while they were gone   Car didn’t run very good but they got home at 5-30-p-m.   they left here 2-30.P.m.   they went to Berlin hights & got 1. bu. apples & stopped & told Milton on there way back that they were on way back here & Ann & Connie would be home soon.   Betty’s boys were in the car all that time & tore up Anna’s mail & a 1/2 bu basket in little pieces    they are such mischievious boys.    Letter this a-m from Audrey   she, to, has her troubles.   she’s feeling lots better & trying to catch up her sewing,   she’s so weak.   

Thurs. Jan. 7. 1960./ Cloudy all morn, then sun came out few hrs.   & now its getting dark again at 3-30 & quite dark at 5-p-m  Rev. Schmit was here for & hr. or so,   he don’t act or talk like a minister,   he says he don’t want to preach to hard & hurt peoples feelings   Well, the word of God hadn’t ought to hurt us.   Ann said they had a good service Sun night & she fell over with the Power Praise God.   They had a good Meeting at Berlin Hights Tue. night  Rev. Gibson & one other Minister & a number of people were there Payne & Betty were there    Betty said it sure was good to be there   Payne come & helped Elbert fix pump tonight, nut was loose;   we had Spiritural talk & prayer & then he went home   It’s good to talk & pray.

Fri. Jan. 8. 1960./ Partly cloudy west wind & cold. getting real cloudy this after noon.   Elbert got a letter from Easel, she talks as if I was making a slave of him, but he says he’s glad I’m here & he has some one to talk to & he hasn’t said a thing to any one to make them think other wise,   she said, she’s as good as any Crist-ian living,   we both know better & both said so-  she may be a good as some Who profess to be Christians.    We are not judgeing,   I feel she un-der conviction & Pray God will rebuke Satan    I had not from Mrs. Armstrong   she says Gods ans. prayer.   I talked to Ann, she went & had Prayer with Holbrooks this morn,   I thank Thee Jesus for ans. prayer, we have been praying for him he had rhumatic fever, says he’s feeling much better    We thank Thee so much Jesus.   Mrs Simms called from Sandusky Thurs & we have ask God to heal Mrs Fisher’s grand daughter’s kidney.  Ann prayed for Mrs Holbrook today she could hardly talk, her cold was so bad.   Oh Dear Heavenly Father guide direct & keep Thy people,   We need Thee Jesus so much.   Well no one came in today,   Keep us Close Jesus.

Sat. Jan. 9. 1960./ A beautiful morn, nice sunshine   hardly any breeze at all.   A letter from Mrs. Crisco  Mrs. Bracket & one to me from Easel   she’s so terrible ignorant.   It’s so nice to hear from those we love & uner-stand & that understands us.   Ann came & took Elbert to town & he mailed Audreys letter.   Dian stayed with me while they were gone.   Elbert feels sore & lame again tonight   it’s different ex-ersize than he’s use to & breathing the fresh air walking on concrete walks.   Well, I only fasted part of the day.

Sat. Jan. 9. 1960./ It’s sure been a beautiful day a lull before a storm,   there was a big ring around the moon last night, cloudy tonight.    Elbert bought a new Big Ben clock today.   Mrs. Crisco says they can come & have prayermeeting this coming Fri. Jan. 15.    I hope they come & God will bless converting & healing us each, one, Praise God. 

Sun. Jan. 10. 1960./ Dark very dark dreary day & Mr. Marshell & his wife & baby & an eledery man from Sandusky came in for & hour or so,   he, Marshell wanted to talk about some things in the scriptures,   my mind must be getting bad   I can’t seem to remember with out looking it up, so I’ll have to do it.   Mr. Marshell is Mrs. Simm’s son in law    we had a good Spiritual visit & we all prayed together & they said they’d be back in a few days,   they brought 4 cans of food.  it’s to dark to see & doing it, & hoping I get it right.    Ann hasn’t called today,   she always calls on Sun.   Milton & Ann came & spent the Evening.    They looked out to see if there care was O.K. & a car was over by John’s building they, started the car & it sounded like 2 revolver shots,   they left & in few minutes came back & when Elbert went & looked out once or twice the 2 shots sounded clear again, then they left.   & we wondered about it. 

Mon. Jan. 11. 1960./ Been partly cloudy al day.   we got letter from Miss Clark with 2.00 in   & she said mumb is the word .  I wish she wouldn’t send it.   Elbert says maybe she’s trying to pay back a little of what we’ve done for her, but we don’t want her to do that,    we never felt that way,  she’s lots better she says & had lots of mail & company & gifts    Praise the Lord.   Well I’ve wrote 3. letters & one card, hope I get caught up.   It’s cloudy & dark today.   had heavy fogg last night & looks as if it would be the same tonight

Tue. Jan. 12. 1960./ No mail.   Wind S. east this morn.   No one came in or called today, was foggy.   but not bad last night & a little tonight.    Wind went S. west & quite warm    It rained most of the day stopped before dark but Elbert says looks & feels as if it would get at it again & he says its quite warm out,    The radio says they are having freakish weather & the roads were glasey ice in some placews & a buss rolled over 2 or 3 times but no one hurt & Elbert says it is raining now at 8-15.   & real dark.

Wed. Jan. 13. 1960./ Loura Ann’s birth day,    I forgot her age.    We had thick fogg last night & untill all most noon & it didn’t all clear away,   its foggy yet, we can see about 400 ft. away & we have a misty rain damp & chilly    A card from Nellie,   George isn’t very well for 2 days & Mark has had a very poor spell   been under that for awhile, is a little better.    They have been having lots of rain & afraid the basement will flood again,   not very cold outside.   So dark, hard to see to read or write.  15 to 4. p.m. 

Thurs. Jan. 14. 1960. / Dark & damp & foggy & we slept late or I did,   Elbert got up to pay Milk man,   he paid him & got things straightened out,   how he should leave it & cheese, then he lay down after he ate hiBreakfast & slept untill 11.a.m. then Betty & Ann came    Betty took Elbert to town   he had to put a dollar’s worth of gas in her car so it cut us short on the food,   Well we have to get along with out it.   We had prayer Ann & I & Connie       & she told me Rev. Gibson came to Berlin Hights & lost the way here ,    Ann should have called the place at Berlin Hights but she didn’t,     it’s a long way from Bellevue there & it would seem as if they would have a better understanding Where & when to meet.    Elbert & Betty wasn’t gone long & they went to Berlin Hights & got Billy & came here & left Elbert & got Ann & Conie & went back     Betty had to get Buds dinner.   Betty has bad cold,   she likes the meeting     to her they are shocking.

Fri. Jan. 15. 1960./ Dark & foggy untill noon & little after    then began to snow & is at it yet.   Received two birthday cards  one air mail  from Ella Jane from Jackson California & it was good    the other from Audrey with $15.00 in it    I’m thankful for her love, but she has to work hard for what she has & I’d feel better if she’d just send a handkercheif or some such thing,    but I pray God will reward her.   ground is getting covered with snow.     Audrey says Nellie & Bonita are rangling & coreling again,    I pray Nellie  will try to Keep peace,   she’s to much like pa.    Well at 7.p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Crisco  there daughter & grand-daughter & Mr. Crisco’s Sister came in from Bellevue. for some reason Rev. Gibson & some others couldn’t come,   well Elbert & Sister Crisco & Mrs Grants got my dress on me & they hoisted me up & over wheelchair & let me down    We went out into the Kitchen & they talked a little then Mr. Crisco read some of the scripture & talked on it & other things & things coming to pass right now before our eyes   the horrible things being done now    some one or ones painting swathy, nazia, communies &, all doing dirty work painting on Churches, schools & other places.   & we are having Dark foggy misty days,    it rained some & snow a light covering     most of it melted    its 37 degrees the radio says.   The Honalula Isleland had & earthquake & split a big crack in center over a food wide then they had a worse shake in the morning,    they were expecting the red lava to come up through & it would cover a very large space where the homes are.    I haven’t heard anything more.    The weather man says we are to have a month of bad weather.   no wind.   Crisco’s & Sister brought & Chicken & caned fruit & cottage cheese & she cut end of her left fore finger, a piece clear off the side on front side of finger nail.   I pray God Heals it

Sat. Jan. 16. 1960./ Yesterday was Milton’s & Ann’s boy was 14. yrs. old yesterday.   We can’t give to each one 64.00 dollars    wouldn’t be-gin to take care of them all, Brothers Sister & Nephews Neices, Great nephews & Neices & great greaat nephews & neices & friends,     there are quite a number.    We received 3 letters,    well, one was a card from Vera Whitmer, Opal & Wyatt.   It’s Dark & chilly   froze hard last night,   mild out today.   Lots of auto wrecks & plane miss haps & Killing many people, who are not ready to meet there maker.   No-one in, or called today,     but, tonight Johny & Marcie came in,    they had had there supper, but, Marcie hadn’t eaten much so she had some Chicken & Coffee & Johny did to    although he said he was full   & the looks as if he lived good,    he got some castors for my bed & helped Elbert put them in & they fixed the thing to lift me out & in bed so it won’t be so much work    & she & I had a good visit,    they have 444 & 50 people in there Church   it is the largest church “Methodist” in Ohio.    They brought the family picture for us.    They are sure good children & it’s so nice they feel they want to help us,   God Bless & help them. 

Sun. Jan. 17. 1960./ Dark & cloudy & quite cold,    the old snow about gone.    I was sick last night   stomach upset,    I ate a piece of frankforter I ought not    they are to salty,    so I sat up untill 12.P. M.  then lay down & it hurt untill most morning.   Edna & her husband Cliford Hall came in about noon & I was still laying, but got up & washed & brushed my hair,    she’s been having flu.   been home from work a week,   she don’t look very good yet & talking about going to work tomorrow,  her daughters birthday Mon. 17. & she will be 17. yrs. old.     mercy, but it’s dark,    they talked about an hour,   said the 3 children were home watching T.V.   They had letter from Opal & she said Her boys put one of them in old washing machine & rolled it off the Cliff 500 ft. almost straight down, but he didn’t

Sun. Jan. 17. 1960./ to be hurt when they got him up again.    Oh, what wont boys do.   & Cliff backed his car over a little girl playing in the ditch of water at end of his drive,    he rushed her to the hospital   it had cracked her spline & then later her stomach began to bleed but the4y said she’s O.K. now,   Cliff seemed terrible hurt about it,   he has little Patty, his own daughter about the same age & I know he feels bad    Oh, Jesus help us to live close to Thee & do Thy will     Well, Betty & Bud & boys came in late this afternoon & she brought me a fancy box, with writting paper & envelopes in it & a birthday card for my 75. birth-day,    then Milton & Ann came     she gave me a tray &  it’s to big,   Elbert don’t like it    & a. card with a gold cross & roses & birthday Greetings on it,   God help me to be worthy of there love & the many that do come & give me little things.   N. East Wind little colder.    I thank Thee Jesus for all my many healing in Jesus Name. 

Mon. Jan. 18. 1960./ Dark & cold raw S. West wind, drops of water on limbs   sun come through for just a minute or so, 2 or 3 times,    Received letter from Mr. Baumgart & it’s no good.   A belated Birth day card from Bill, Jean & Girls & one from Wheeler girls.   Very pretty cards & verses.    & this after noon, Mrs Ranm & her eldest daughter came in,   she brought my granit pie plate back & gave me a box of writting paper & enelopes with spray of roses on left hand upper corner, Very pretty    she didn’t bring the cookies, “said they had got to dry” but she would bring some later when she got ready to leave the car    wouldn’t start after a lot of fixing    her man came & it started right off,   he had to bundle up other 3 chldren & come way over here & it started right off for him   she came round 4-30-p.m. & got away 6-30-P.M.    Milton & Ann came & brought us 2. qts. milk & box cottage cheese,    we have to pay them for what money there is left from light bill Milton is going to pay with the 5.00 bill Elbert gave him.   Ranm’s left & then Milton & Ann went.

Tue. Jan. 19. 1960./ Dark morning & it snowed last night    it’s quite cold & snapy   Wind N. West,    I pray for all those Who haven’t any fire or warm clothing or food    it’s hard & trying.    Well, Mrs. Hensley came in & brought us some butter cookies, she wanted to come for the 16th. but couldn’t make it.    they’re have car trouble to the tune of 200. dollars.   His health is improving & he has worked every day 6. days a week she says the rest are well & her father & his family are well & her brother & his wife have gone to Columbus    he got a job over there, he just come in & stays when he’s out of a job & never give her anything for board & washing,    seems as if he’d feel he ought to give them a little for laundry & eats because he’s her brother he don’t think he ought to pay but Mr. Hensley rents his house & has to pay for every-thing,    Oh, what greed there is in this world today.    She brought me a doz. or so, butter cookie,   she always brings me something.   I pray God will bless & Keep them.   Sun shone a very few second yesterday & again today,   it’s lighter out today & my room’s lighter.   no one cam in. 

Wed. Jan. 20. 1960./ Dark & snowing    sun came out for few minutes, but didn’t stay & now it’s snowing thick & fast & stopped, at 2-30-p-m.    REceived a letter one narrow page.    I’ve been telling Elbert I see Mrs Swarthout laying in bed & I have prayed so hard for her, she’s so weak,   but still feels she’ll be O.K. after they operate on her, for gall blader,   she’s tired of shots, but I hope she’ll have strength to pull through, with God’s help.    & so I was glad to get her letter even though it wasn’t much,   she said the Webers were with her,   so she’s content that will help her a lot.   she had got my letters, but I hadn’t got hers.    & Mrs. Armstrong is faithful to send me a note quite often,    God Bless her.   Ann was coming but guess she wont for it’s 10-to 3-p.m. & snowing hard again.

Thurs. Jan. 21. 1960./ Dark & snowy,   my cold is bad   laid down all day   no mail today.   Elbert don’t feel very good   his back & hips across his rump pain him bad.  & I’ve laid here half dead all day,   Hope we feel better tomorrow   it’s been so very dark for the last hour    can’t see to write.    I set in wheel chair & ate supper at the table with Elbert last night,   the falls didn’t work as they ought to,   but we got out & in with out any serious trouble.   I don’t feel able to gte up tonight, 5-30 & so very dark;   Sun shone from 10 untill 2-30-p-m.    then snowed.    Milton & Ann came & spent the evening,   My cold is so bad & Elbert is having such pain in his Knees, hips & across his rump & his head is so bad;   Wind’s S. West. 

Fri. Jan. 22. 1960./ I should have fasted, but felt so bad with the cold I didn’t.    I took most of my bath & aate my breakfast at 12-noon.   my bowels didn’t move Thurs. but they did today & I thank the Lord for helping me.    We got letters from Wyatt & Gordon    they want more money & we just can’t give it,   Ann called this morning God Bless her & help her to understand me also.    its been snowing fine snow all morning,   its now 2.Pm. & still snowing at 8.p.m.    Well, I had good bath this morning, so maybe things will be better Sat.    Elbert talked with Payne tonight,    he’s going to Port Clinton for prayer meetings where he goes often, he says

Sat. Jan. 23. 1960./ Dark,  it snowed hard this morn for a few hrs. then sun tried to come through but couldn’t make it.    No mail worth while.   Ann & Milton came in with few pieces of food & Elbert forgot hamberg    then Dian called & said grandpa had called from Sandusky & now from Huron so Elbert gave them 20.00 & they went back to Huron & got meat & grandpa & came back here & got bill all paid & then on there way home,   children were clamoring to go skating, ice skating.   she hoped to come in Sun.

Sat. Jan. 23. 1960./ just think a whole week gone since my birthday.    Elbert washed clothes this morning & dried them in doors.    Well, he’s doing dishes now & it’s 4-22.p.m.    road’s nearly cleared of snow now.    I’d like to write one letter, but can’t hardly Keep head level    No one come except Ann   she got food from store for us.  

Sun. Jan. 24. 1960./ Sun is bright & warm this morning   Milton came in,   said Ann had been to Church & she went out on the pond near them & tried to ice skate with the children, about a doz or so of them with 3 of hers.     so he left her home with Conie & he came here & brought the dogs to let them run    Rlnrty hsd finnrt most ready    he slept late this morning.   We got 3. church this a.m.    I long to go to Church.   My throat is lots better today    hope I can write tomorrow

Mon. Jan. 25. 1960/Sun shone nice this morning untill noon then clouded up.   A letter from Miss-Clark & I wrote the U.S. card she sent & sent it back in the morning    & a letter to Opal with handkercheif in it    & A letter to Herbert Armstrong with $5.00 in it.   & Got to write Mrs. Myrtle Smiths, Mrs. Mrs. Crisco   & hope I get them done tomorrow,   & Miss Mc.Govern.    got dark early    Elbert washed some today    his neck is hurting,    he thinks he sliped a bone tonight in his neck.    No one come in today, it’s now 9-15-p.m. bedtime.

Tue. Jan. 26. 1960./ Beautiful Sunshine alday so far 4-30-;-m. & A letter from Audrey & one from Nellie   belated birthday cards & notes & then Mrs. Smith came in,   I’ll not write her, right away,   her brother has gone to Elyria to live with his son & he’s not well & her daughter has liver trouble & she has them all to pray for & she a poor little old soul 75 yrs. old in Nov.    she said Hensleys were coming but had car trouble.    they hadn’t been gone long, when Frank Bonney drove in,    he brought us a big roll of fish & he gave me 20.00 back I had sent him to pay for work on porch,    said he & Armond were glad they could do the work & hoped to finish it yet.   We had a good visit,    most of his families are sort of under the weather,  but he thought it was so nice out

Tue. Jan. 26. 1960./ he’d come see how we were     we had a very good visit.    Well I been thinking all day about Mrs. Swarthout & pray it all turned out well;    Frank went & then Milton & Ann & 2 youngest children came in for an hour,    he went out to let dogs run & took the next to Conie with him,    Ann wanted prayer but Conie wants all the attension & pesters her mother so much she can’t get the spiritual good she would like to get    I can’t see Why they don’t make her mind,     they spank her, then pick her up & hug & kiss her & she don’t shed a tear.    I pray God will help them While they have the chance to make her mind,   she’s a pretty child & does cute baby things but I’ve seen those things to turn & hurt more than making them mind.    Now Ann & Betty & Annie are going to Church up to Berlin Hights,   I pray God will take over the service. 

Wed. Jan. 27. 1960/  Today is another dark day & we enjoyed Tue, it was such a bright & joyful day & Praise God in all things & for all things,    We received a nice letter from Boys Town Nebraska & thanks for the 5.00 we sent to help take care of the boys Who have no other Home.    We received a letter or note from Mrs. Socack Loura Ann’s first mother-in-law, who takes care of Loura Ann’s 2 children by her first husband,    she sent a very pretty card wishing us well & saying they are all feeling better again,   they’ve all had flu & hard colds & Loura Ann sent a note in with the card   note  a very nice sounding note full of trouble & of sorrow,   God of Love & Mercy I pray right now that Thou will take Loura Ann into Thy Keeping & help her get back onto the right path before it’s to late & guide her safely Home to Thee,     Fred would be broken hearted if he was here & could see & know what’s going on.   Oh, Jesus take charge over her Amen

Wed. Jan. 27. 1960./ I talked to Mrs Payne Tue- they have been enjoying good services & are all quite well.    Elbert don’t feel so good today,    we had dinner & he’s sleepiing.   So foggy can only see as far as the tracks.    I didn’t get any writting done Tue.   Well Milton & Ann came in & we had such a good visit about the meeting at Berlin Hights last night    they were here about an hour & they brought our milk,    the milkman don’t stop as he should & we run out of milk.   Nelson Eddys birthday.   Ann brought a piece of cake for each of us    We always have prayer before she goes    Milton is begining to get inter-ested to, but some things are good & some not so good.    We are praying for faith Wisdom Knoledge & Power.

Thurs. Jan. 28. 1960./ Pa’s birthday   he’d be 99 yrs old.    Well, It’s been & still is terribly foggy at 15-to-3-p-m.    I received a letter from Allie Anderson   Ann’s mother-in-law from Rome, Georgia.    she said it’s terrible cold, 12 below & she’s hoping it will soon get warm again,    the Erie Co. Reporter said a large flock of Robbins, were here Jan. 27.   maybe they were hunting for a warmer place,    Well its fog is so thick we can’t see more than 200 ft. away    can’t see road to top of hill or to rail road crossing.    Elbert says it’s not very cold out side.    Ann called up & Mrs. Payne, but Betty has to smoke, so has to save her money for the devil & not for gas to go visit the shut-ins     she goes to Church with Ann    I pray Jesus You will do everything to bring her to Thee,    I got a letter from Fred Gordon thanking him for the dollar I sent.   How much I’d like to give help to them all that are working for the Lord.    Help us Jesus.

Fri. Jan. 29. 1960/ It rained a little in the night & the fogg is mostly gone down & not very cold.   No worth while mail today    & I’m feeling to bum to talk    wrote to notes yesterday.

Fri. Jan. 29. 1960./ Milton Ann & Cathy came over    Milton brought the dogs to let them run,    Ann forgot something & had to go clear back home & then she & cathy went to the store to do her shopping & she got a hen for us & cough drops & cottage cheese,   he paid her $5.00    he put me in the wheel chair for & hr.    I’m so week & sweat so bad I have to have another dry gown for bed, this one is almsot dripping wet    They have gone home    We’ve had supper    some foggy & so dark, but not very cold, damp     Sun was sure nice today,   I think everything enjoyed it.

Sat. Jan. 30./ Mrs. Hensley & 4 children came in & visited a little    While they seem to be good children, they got the car fixed for much less than 1/2 what garage had ask   they wanted 200.00 dollars,    they are happy & I don’t blame them.   they fed 10 this a,m,    she said she cooked 14 eggs for breakfast,   there are 6 in there family & 4 more is a lot more to provide for.    Well I know what she means,    We use to have John & Nellie & there six for a week & P, & Fred & Ethel for a few days & Martha & Audrey for few days,    Pa was here most of the time & now I can’t cook & they seldom come even for & hour or so to visit.    people ride a free horse to death;    Well, it’s over now 13 yrs. noise & confusion & all there dirty tricks    I didn’t keep my diary all those yrs,  it would have been terribl & some of it horrible & discaacful.    Well Milton came & put me in chair & helped Elbert to turn mattress & Elbert made bed again & then put me in it again,    I’m terrible weak    Milton let dogs run a while    then went home,   & it so foggy  thick fog.   I lay half dead for several hrs. to weak. 

Sun. Jan. 31. 1960./ Wyn’s birthday   she’s 85 today   the only one left in her family    Aunt Edith  Georgia & Aubrey all gone on.    Oh if we only knew we belonged to Jesus, we ha been & still are shut in with fogg, I felt

Sun. Jan. 31. 1960./ so bad I didn’t eat dinner at 2-p.m. the Nagerine ministe, his wife & a young man & Miss Clark came in    they sang & played accordina & read 14th Chap of John & sang some more hyms,  visited a little   prayed & then went home in the fog.  God ans. my prayer & sent them, Praise His Holy Name,  it was so good & we appreciated it & thank God    & now we must call Ann & Paynes.    Elbert says air is so wet, We can’t see corner fence post.    Elbert called Ann “busy”  & then Payne’s   no ans.   

Mon. Feb. 1. 1960./   It sure was thick fog   couldn’t see only the outlines of the trees close to the house & this morning we can see railroad & highway,    but, it’s very thick beyond them,    My throat’s better praise the Lord,    there’s something wrong with me    I sweat day & night,    I pray God will in Jesus Name have diminon over every portion of me,    I thank Thee Jesus.    We received letter from Ethel Hendrickson & they are going to Florida Feb. 7. 1960. to live in there house they built there,   the renters have moved & she is going to live there alone,    Walter is going to still do do his work in Elyria & room & board there & he has a yr. to work yet, before he going to get social security & so Ethel will have a long vacation all alone,    she says if she don’t get to home sick.    Mrs. Payne called & said they maybe over tonight,    they went over to Bellevue Sun & to Port Clinton Sun. evening.    A young woman called from Chevelet garage want-ing to come demonstrate a car for me,    well I told her my condition & she has arthritic & is only 26 yrs. old,   said she might call & talk to me;   it’s so Dark & only 3-p-m.   Ann & Milton came in for & hour tonight,    Payne’s, were coming but they been having sore throats & he decide to go to Port Clinton to revivil meeting.

Feb. 2. Tue. 1960/ Sunshining & woodchuck can sure see his shadown good.    My throat’s a lot better praise the Lord & I’m not quite so shaky.   Just received a letter from Mrs. Crisco,   she says all are well & she’s praying for Elbert & I & was glad to get my letter  asks I keep praying for her boys,    I do thank & praise God He hears & ans. Prayer.   Praise His Holy Name    I want to write few letters & am so terribly weak.    Elbert’s goll & blader was paining him bad last night    We prayed & God heard & took the pain & I trust the cause of the pain a-way,    he gets worried & that don’t help,   he looks better today & I feel so terrible weak,    I pray for each one & that Thou will keep them in Thine own Way Amen    I pray for the meeting at Berlin Hights & that The power will so fill each one that they will be  able to help some one else, just now touch them Jesus blessed Jesus,   touch me & fill me, Amen

Wed. Feb. 3. 1960./ I will lay my hand on my throat & thank Thee Amen.   Well I did & Jesus has taken the sore throat away    Betty brought Opals picture  a color print this after noon    Sun was so nice today & Betty came in & stayed untill 5-p-m.   I did-n’t feel able to write anyway.   Betty brought can tomatoes    We were just trying to cut & fit a patch on Elberts pajama jacket so that’s a job for tomorrow,   I felt punk today   wrote five letters Tue.    to much.   but Elbert was sleeping & I let him sleep untill 5-p-m.    I gave Betty 4 wash rags.    I didn’t feel like just sitting & doing nothing so Kept writing.    We haven’t any snow now but had heavy frost last night thick & white.   Talking war. 

Thurs. Feb. 4. 1960./ Elbert got his check Wed.  that was yesterday.   Beautiful sunshine today,    a note from Mrs. Armstrong this a-m. & the Erie Co. Reporter News Paper from Huron.

Thurs. Feb. 4. 1960./ Then man came & wanted us to pay 3.50 per. yr. for paper    Betty came & brought the bu. apples Elbert had ordered & a few golden delicous, they are good.    I prayed for her yesterday & she felt so much better before she got home,   she said & pain all left her side    she went home 5-30-p-m.   We received Mrs. Armstrongs note again this morn.    They are having missionary meetings up un till Feb. 9.    Wish I could go listen & see the picture slides they are showing

Fri. Feb. 5. 1960./ The 3rd. Was Jim’s & Jean’s birthdays   I can’t remember how old they are.    Sat. Nellie will be 63.    Well. we talked to Ann & Betty over phone this a-m.    Ann & I were going to pray for L.M. at 9-p-m last night & so we did & he got up    felt so much better, he went to school,    but Dian & Ann are feeling punk this morn    Dian didn’t go to school.   Oh, Jesus, help Ann with her burdens.     Light bill come this morning $1.11 & Betty come & has gone to town to get us a few grocery’s   only had 5.50 for food,    We paid her 3.50 for apples & gave her a dollar for her gas.   she’s been gone half hr. now.    & she got back 5-p-m.    she said she was going home give boys a bath & there supper & take them to her sisters while she goes & helps Bud pack apples for Cincinnatii a truck load,    they put them in celaphane bags & they put clamps on to hold them shut.    We gave her 5.50 for food & she charged part of it so we owe 3. something for food & meat.    Elbert gave her $3.50 for the apples & I gave her 1.00 for her gas.   She had cup coffee & talked untill most 5-30-   then took off as young folks say “for home.   God help her.

Fri. Feb. 5. 1960.  Mr. Mound stopped in on his way home from Cleveland,   he gave Elbert some second hand pants,   he visited some, said they had looked at the old Sanders home & thought it was to large to buy,    they’d like to get a place along here some where half way between Sandusky & Clevel-and,    he & his wife are photo-grphyers & they have money.    Elbert didn’t feel like getting us some soup but he did, & he really ought to be in bed,    he called Ann & she’s bad tonight.

Sat. Feb. 6. 1960./ Nellie’s birthday   she’s 63 yrs. old& still teaching Kindergarten half a day mornings   has to go to bed soon as she get’s home.   No mail today.   No one called or came in.    It’s been snowing & raining all morning & is still at at 5-p-m.  Damp & chilly.

Sun. Feb. 7. 1960./ Dark & Cloudy,   the sun came out for a few minutes several different times & it snowed a little at same time,   snowed a light blanket of snow last night & it’s mostly gone at 5-P-M.    Mr. & Mrs. Payne & 4 children came in for couple of hrs. & checked up on Church serves & they said “so called” REv. Price run off with one of the women of his church choir,   they each had 2. children    Well the bible tells us to beware of the likes of such.    We haven’t heard from Ann today.    Payne says the meetings have been good all week.    & some come to the Lord.    Elbert called Ann, her cold’s bad, the rest were alright    I’ve thank Thee Jesus & pray all will be well with thine all over the world,   Give us health & Power through, Thee, Amen.

Mon. Feb. 8. 1960./ Dark trys to snow & to rain    No mail today,   no one called or phoned.    I had bad time with rash for an hr. or so    water burned it so terrible bad seemed as if it would kill me but I called fond to Jesus & now its better Praise God.    I don’t feel able to write today.   no snow on ground,   Wet, damp & chilly     Elbert’s washed 3. nightgowns & rags for noses   good breeze & they dried.   He’s sick with flu. & don’t feel able to work, God helps.

Tue. Feb. 9. 1960./ We thank Thee Jesus for all things.   It’s warmer out & mostly cloudy, sun does come out once in awhile    Letter from Vera & they are having there troubles to.   Elbert’s washing & he’s a long way from 

Tue. Feb. 9. 1960./ being able, but it seems to help to keep him going,   wish I could work.   Well at 7-P-m in come mrs. Crisco, her Sister in laws   Mrs. Gants & I didn’t get the Names of the other Sister    Oh, we had a wonderuful time testifying & visiting & praying  Praising God & thanking Him for all our many blessing,   it was snowing when they come & began to rain before they left & they nearly run in to the ditch but Elbert help them get back on the road & on there way. home.   I pray God’s Blessing on them,   they brought two boxes of prepared food & caned tomatoes & rubarb & seeral cans of jam & jelly. & she brought back my crochet she accidently took one time for an-other package.    Oh, God they are all so good to us.    Bless them & keep them close to Thee,   I thank Thee & Praise only Thee, Amen.   Mrs. Gantz lost her car keys & Jesus help them find them & He did, Praise His Holy Name.   Well, I Praise God in Jesus Name for All & for sending in His children to lift my Spirit    He’s a wonder Saviour & Physcian;  I love Him.

Wed. Feb. 10. 1960./ Rained & been cloudy & Dark   & no one came in today    Received letter from Miss Clark of Vermilion with 2.00 in it & a some news,  she’s feeling quite good again but still weak & a wonderfully good letter from Viola Wolf from Bellevue, she said God has kept her well & close to Him,   but, every jone else had the flu & house been corin-teened    no one alouded to go in or come out for 2 weeks & just yesterday Tue. They were set free again,    poor Mrs. Wright had flu. bad & is so weak,   May God help her & strengthen her, I thank Thee Jesus & pray for each one of thine all over the world, Amen.   Ann called, said she was better & didn’t go to Berlin Hights last night    It was a bad night & morning snow gone before    warmed up before noon though.

Thurs. Feb. 11. 1960./ Bad morning or dreary,    it’s trying to snow then rains a little    it’s colder now 3-50-p-m.   Edna & her little girl Patty came in at noon & visited a couplle of hour & told us what news they had,    she said the little girl Cliff backed his car over had got O.K. & they had moved to Washington D.C.    they were ready to go & so all’s well      Edna said they were or seemed to be very nice people & their little girl stayed a day with Patty before leaving.    Her own folks are as well as usual.  she brought us a big piece of cake,   it’s good, but I like Ann’s better, now isn’t that terrible.    Edna was given the receipt by a woman that works with her & she paid 300.00 for it.   Edna been laid off again   says she don’t care so much if he don’t get it to.   Well, it’s cold & dark,   I don’t feel able to write.    Elbert ordered 3 ton of coal & it come right after dinner $55.00,   boys oh boys, not much back out of 3 $50 he’s. Well Milton & Ann were coming to take Elbert to Huron to get groceries & it’s 4-10, & they’re not here yet.   they came & boys went to Huron & Ann & I talked Bible scripture,   boys got back   sleet froze on front steps.   Sun went down last night like a big round cake of ice & after dark it thundered & lightened hard for & hr. or more,   felt like the eaerth shook,   but Dark tonight  windy & quite cold.   Well, we didn’t eat dinner, had supper 7-30-p. m.  & are late getting to bed   it’s 11-30-p-m. now. 

Fri. Feb. 12. 1960./ Lincoln’s Birthday./ Well it snowed & the ground was white this morning.   1. letter from Opal.   Snow not melting very fast   it’s quite cold out.    The gas tank came this morning $9.43 so we don’t have much left of our checks.   I put the money we took out of the savings $60.00 back, out of my check.   & food is terrible high   2 labs beef shank cost 

Fri. Feb. 12. 1960./ $2.28, highway robery.    sun came out fe times & while it shone it snowed,   it’s getting dark & trying to snow again,    Well I hope to get at the writting again soon.   I’m still to weak,   it’s 2-30-;,m. & so dark & Here come Mrs. Hensley, her 3 children “she left the baby with her husband at home” and was with her sister-in-law,   they are going to W. Virgina tomor-row for 6. days & it’s snowing now part time,    it’s dark,   I have light on to see to write   it’s 6.p.m.

Sat. Feb. 13. 1960./ Dark day   sun shone a few times & snowed while sun shone   got real dark & stayed so dark at 5-p-m.   I fasted untill supper time, then we ate chicken for supper    Ann called tonight    she’s better but hoars    & Betty is better.    Letter from Armstrong thanking me for 5.00 toward Lord’s work.   & got flower book from Spring Hill Nursery,    Radio sounds as if things are getting worse,    Russia is going to buy Cuba’s sugar then see what U.S. will do,   every one seems to be ready to fight at the drop of the hat.    Virginie getting big snow storm tonight,   it’s colder here tonight, tried to snow but don’t amount to anything.   I’ve felt worse today    this is first time I set up, all day.

Sun. Feb. 14. 1960./ It snowed last night & it’s a lot brighter out side,   most of the snow is melted,   the sun trys to shine & it tries to snow.    Ann called last night    everythings O.K. with them,    she saw Mr Hensley & says he looks terrible, he’s been having flu & has some trouble    I have has to watch what he eats & takes insulin      snows every little while.   Elbert made chicken balls for dinner.   Well, no one called up so far,    I took my bath & washed privaates in soda water,   the rash & itch has been almost unbearable,   God touched me last night    it’s better today,    I don’t feel like setting up,    Milton & Ann came in for an hour or so    she brought lemon, pie 2 pieces & bowl of po-tatoe salid & before they 

Sun. Feb. 14. 1960./ they had been here but few minutes when Betty & Bud came,   they brought us 1-pan tomatoes & 1. whole lemon pie,   I, & we appreciate all the things of love they bring us.    We had a hard night last night,    my cold was so bad & the itch most killing me    Elbert prayed & so did I & ask Him to help me & then we thanked Him & Praised Him & He soon stopped the itch & my head cleared & in a short time,  he Elbert went to his bed & we both went to sleep for 2 hrs.   then I awoke & trembled but to-find I was better,   Oh, Praise God from Whom all blessing flow, Glory to God on High forever & ever.    The Children went home to get ready for Church.   We had a lunch & Elbert is laying down resting.   & I’m praying for God’s children all over the earth.   I thank Jesus for the wonderful strengh He gives me. 

Mon. Feb. 15. 1960./ Elbert got up & did part the wash & moped up the floors, gave me my breakfast, most noon, ate a lunch hisself & had to take pan out twice for me.    I talked to Ann   she’s sick & frightened   she thought she was in bad shape with a severe pain in left lower part of bowels     she had called earlier & Elbert talked to her    I prayed over the phone for her & she said she felt better & I’ve been thankinig Jesus & trusting all is well,   We sure do get our faith put to a severe test every now & again,   We Love & Praise Thee Jesus now & ever more, Amen.   No mail,   No one come in today.   It’s 4-P-m. sun is getting covered up & looks cold.    radio says snow tonight,   Ann called   says she’s lots better since we prayed over phone so much so she did out her wash this after noon & called on Betty    little Frankie is having flu.    Betty is feeling better,  8-15-  We have to get ready for bed   long night

Tue. Feb. 16. 1960./ Sun made little shadow this morning but been dark most of the morning.    A letter from Audrey,    she just has-n’t felt like writting,   she hasn’t had much work   she & Gertie & Jean went shopping one day in last week.   Bill & Jean are moving to Eastside of River    Bonita & Glene were talking of moving, too bad that she & her mother can’t get along, they have always fought,   it’s terrible,   Nellie’s sold her car & Glene has bought a car for them, his family    & so if they do move it will be hard for Nellie,      Audrey was over & called on Wyn    said she was surprized to see Wyn feeling so well after so many sick spells,   she’s 85. yrs. old.   & Mrs. Hoffman is 80 yrs. old, our neighbor at the corner of the road South   she lost a son 55. yrs. old. Sun.   If we were only ready when we are called.    Audrey said she had to write to Ella Jane so she must have had a letter from her.    I owe her a letter all so. & many others.    Hope Betty’s boy is better today    Ann thought she would go to church or the prayer meeting they have at Berlin Hights in private home Mr & Mrs. Canaberry   It’s terrible dark at 10

Wed. Feb. 17./6-30-p-m./   I read & we got a letter from Mrs. Ralph Betze,  “Mrs. Edna Betz”.    she is affected with arthritic & walks on crutches & has married son who lives with wife & 10 months old baby in her appartment up stairs.    Ann called & said she’d be here tomorrow & bring the wash.   Dark tonight   Snowed last night  covered ground,  melted off today,   not cold tonight.

Thurs. Feb. 18. 1960./ Turning colder,   No mail   just Erie Co paper & add.    I been feeling sick since last night & have laid down most of the day    it’s a dark cloudy day 4-p-m.    Elbert’s frying chicken balls for supper.   Ann & Milton said they would be here tonight to put me in the chair.   Ive thank God   He takes care of us & I hope things. will soon become better for us in the ways we need.   Milton & Ann came after supper & set me in the chair & the boys

Thurs. Feb. 18. 1960./ went to town & got a few necessary things,  while Ann & I talked the scriptures over & then boys “Elbert & Milton” came back & we all visited while Elbert turned mattress & made up the bed   & then Milton lifted me in bed,    he & Elbert talked a little while    Ann & I had prayer, Praise God, Amen.    Milton brought the dogs & let them run while he was gone.   Colder tonight & may  snow tonight    it’s so Dark.   The gas tank came on the 12.   We thank Jesus for all .

Fri. Feb. 19. 1960/ Frank Babcock’s been gone 27. yrs. today    sun trying to shine & trying to snow.   & I really got up 10-30-a-m.   eyes are so hazy but hope to write a little today.   God of Love & Mercy I pray in Thine own way Thou will turn the girls about face before it’s to late, in Jesus Name, Amen.   & I’m praying with Ann for her husband & family & for Elbert,    I thank THee that he’s a real brother, one that likes to do for me, as I have done for him, in Jesus Name.    I got a letter from A.A. Alen few days ago & today one from Wyatt & one from Armstrong.    I sent Roberts 5.00 & ask for 6 subscriptions how he sends them & I forgot to copy the names   one was Eva  one to Ann & can’t recall the rest,    Ann called   she’s been fasting to-day, may God bless her & strengthen her faith    Oh, God, in Jesus Name.   Dark early tonight. 

Sat. Feb. 20. 1960./ Cloudy this morning    Wind gone from N. East to West    sun came & is so bright & make me feel like getting outside    I was in such misery last night    I had Elbert call Ann to pray for me,   she called Bellevue Minister    they said they to would pray & then would come over at 1.p.m, & lay hands on me & pray   it’s 3.30-p.m.    they haven’t come yet   & Ann was going to San-dusky today,    Milton will be & so will she,   so angry.   Well I’m better today & able to sit up,   I thank & Praise Thee Jesus more than I can tell.   3. letters & 1. card, Inez letter, Nellie card, Vera get well letter & Annabel Bob.

Sat. Feb. 20. 1960./ Inzez received Daily Blessing book and says she reads it every day in the morning.    She says she’s feeling lots better & stronger & cooked a meal for 14. for thanksgiving dinner.    She is still going to the little church near her & getting benifits from the Lord.   she don’t know the Lord as she ought to, & neither do I.   Bob & Anna-bel & there children all been having there troubles & I can’t remember what Nellie had to say on a card.    Mrs. Armstrong called on phone from Beaula Beach & wondered how I was & that Miss Clark had called her,    well, I haven’t been able to write, but, did write 4 notes Fri. to Armstrong, mrs. Hensley, Mrs. Smith & Edd & Dorthy Rosecranes.    Ive read my bible & studied it.  some this a-m.    Ann has called twice   I guess they will be all upset,    I’m so sorry about it,   she came & spent an hr. visiting,   she was alone   said Opal’s mom was over to there house,   he said he had the promise of a job for next week,   she didn’t know where he would stay    she was taking the children to some doing at Berlin Hights. 

Sun. Feb. 21. 1920 [should be 1960]/  Dark all morning snowing off & on & we had two heavy snow showers    They had bad earth quake in Algeries 18 dead & over 100 hurt & they don’t have full account of it.    We ate dinner late about 1-30-p-m.  & Mr. Payne & Mr. Hopkins came in for an hr. or 2.   & we talked Bible Scriptures & prayed & said they felt better.   Hopkins was going home to take his wife & children over to Mrs. Gillepsies to a party for the children, so they said, she’s tempting them & they “Hopkins” is living on a half way bsis.   He said he felt the power when we prayed    I pray Lord Thou will strengthen his faith & draw him closer to Thee in Jesus Name, Amen.   Snowed a gale twice & sunshining   quite bright.    Ann called   said she & children went to sundayschool & to church this a-m,    they were coming over here, but now they thought they’d stay home;   Betty went with them this morning to Church,   none of them going tonight she said.

Mon. Feb. 22. 1960/ George Washington’s Birthday today.   No mail today.   Dark & Cloudy    sun tried to shine through once or twice.    I got something like hives about 3 or 4 weeks before I left the home  & it has been terrible at times    come out around my arms in bend of elbow in bend of Kneese & on thighs & some on my body & then in my groins & now in my privates & it’s next thing to murder,   it gets better then when I wash off it comes a-gain, it was so bad I cried untill I’m still hoarse,   last night it began again not as bad as before, but couldn’t sit up untill after 1-30-a.m    there’s a swelling comes in left side of abdoman, to, & swells in groins & I get bad pains & it goes clear around my stomach & a congested feeling uper & lower part of stomach,    feels hard like a rope,  I been insulan put in my arms for 4 1/2 yrs. & I’m wondering if I’m getting to much   It’s only through faith in Jesus we can over come    I’ve prayed hard about it,    Jesus showed me to use judgerment,   He appeared to me with a gold crown with jewels in it.    & He said, to him that over cometh God givest a Crown.   Now I pray He’ll show me how I’m to go about it.   It’s to dark to write so I’ll wait    No one came in.

Tue. Feb. 23. 1960./ Partly cloudy,   well I mixed up a batch of bread, graham & white bread & it most ready to put into loaves & biscuits Bakers bread is so salty   everything’s so salty   meats, crackers & everything, it’s hard to eat so we will try some homemade for a change    No mail   guess we’ve been forgotten,   Oh Well.   God forgive me.   We had put some of the bread

Tue. Feb. 23. 1960./ in the oven & was waiting a little for the rest to raise   Elbert had put me in the chair,   I was in kitchen diricting the baking when Ann the Preacher Rev. Gibson & his wife & son & 3 or 4 other women came to the door.    Elbert let them in,   we had some interductions    talked a little    Elbert took out some bread biscuits & put in some more,   then he watched them bake & the rest sang spirituals & testified & then after 1 1/2 hrs. they went saying We feel we got a wonderful blessing & we’ll be back soon again.    I Praise Thee Jesus & pray Thy forgiveness for my weakness & I thank Thee for my healing,   I’m trusting all will come out good in future.   Not cold tonight but, thawing snowed little last night.

Wed. Feb. 24. 1960./ Quite a nice day  partly cloudy, but sun was nice.    A letter from Eva Keegan this a.m.    Well I wrote to her & to Mrs. Armstrong & one to Mrs. Bracketts, hope I can do as many more tomorrow.   Ann & Milton came & brought the wash & took some back to do,  We had a good spiritual visit & prayer & she said they went to Caneberrys & had a good service over there & all who were here, testified they had received a good blessing here.    I thank God & praisee Him, Amen.    Well we had soup for supper & now it’s 8-30.p.m. & dark    was very cold out today    Elbert killed 3 flies on the west window yesterday, Tue.   

Thurs. Feb. 25. 1960./ Cloudy & getting dark & it snowed & blowed a gale 10-30-a-m.    it has done that 3 times today & it’s 5-320-p-m. now,    received letter from Miss. McGovern written so poorly I haven’t got it all made out yet, poor old soul.  she can’t

Thurs. Feb. 25. 1960./ see very well yet & Sarah “she says,” has been her eyes,  now she’s in hospital & I can’t see to figure out the rest of that part,   then she said she was so glad to hear from me,   that she had loved me from the first time she set eyes on me,   she loved my beautiful brown eyes,   Well we met on the St. car & I liked her to,   that was in the 1920 ties & she took my address & wrote me a card & we have written every since,    her sister died a few yrs. ago & later her half brother Mike   & last Feb. 25 her half brother John died,   now she’s had her eyes operated on & wishes she hadn’t & I prayed God would send her a Christian woman to help her & He did,   it was strange,  neither of us knew her but Ann took her & said they’d try to see if they could get on together,   they have & now Sarah’s in hospital   something wrong with her lungs,    I pray God will use her for a testimony for Him, by healing her, but I pray His Will be done, not mine, but it would be just wonderful,   Oh, how I love Jesus because He first loved me.   Mrs Crisco called me from Bellvue this morning,    I haven’t been able to write & she was getting anxious & she ask me to pray for her two sons & several relatives,    She said Miss Wolf & Mrs Wright were feeling better & she had my rayon dress done & wanted to see me, so she called, her husband’s getting over flu. & she wants me to pray for several    I pray God’s will be done in every thing & for each one,   it’s snowing again & radio says heavy storms & 50 mile wind in some places,   I pray Jesus will Keep us   I’ll thank Him.

Fri. Feb. 26. 1960./ It’s beautiful morning partly cloudy & I have read & studied my bible some & have been trying to figure out Miss Mc.Govern’s letter   she can hardly see & wants to talk to me so bad, poor old soul  80 or 85 yrs. old or somewhere there about as I understand it   she’s not alone but has a woman with her & she’s greiving over Sarah who had cold on both lungs,   she says she’s in St. John’s Hospital on corner 80th & Deteroit St’s.   says they tap her lungs twice a week & are going to remove one rib to ex-plore the lungs,    I pray God will heal her, but his will be done not mine    she wants me to write her a card,    I pray all will be well.   No mail today. postman left a card saying a letter was there for me with no stamp on it    Elbert called Post Office & ask it be sent & he would pay for stamp.   God help us to do what we should.   Snowing tonight & Elbert says real cold. 

Sat. Feb. 27. 1960./ I wrote a letter to Miss Mcgovern & 1. to Sarah, but mailed them both to Ann   she didn’t give me Sara’s last name    I fix it all but writing in last Name & put it in with Ann’s to mail.   Postman left us a card Thurs. saying there was a letter for us & no stamp on it    Elbert called Office & told them to bring letter & it came this a.-M.  a letter from Frorida from Ethel,   she don’t like being there alone,   thats all the maile except Farm Journal.   sun’s trying to shine. & is shining good now 20 to 5-p-m.   Was colder tonight.   No callers. 

Sun. Feb. 28. 1960./ Elbert walked to other side of highway what Ann & cups [?] were hard./ Sun shone long enough for Elbert to shave this morning then it cloudied up & it’s a fine misty snow & rain.    Mrs. Smith came in for 15 or 20 minutes, she’s quite well, her daughter & son-in-law, go some place every day & they won’t hardly let her come in & visit or take her to Church & Camaberrys it’s right across the St. & they wont even take her over there to prayer meetings, how selfish.

Sun. Feb. 28. 1960./ Well it’s 3-p-m.   Ann thought she would be over,    but, hasn’t come yet,   but, she came later & brought, Dian & Cathy & they were here for an hr. or so   Oh God, I hope Thou will govern her life   show her how to govern things as they should be & put a clamp on Milton & some way help him to turn & be gald he did,   they hadn’t been gone but afew mingutes when Mrs. Smith came in right after dinner    We talked & visited a little, her daughter don’t want her to visit long she says they go every after noon & most alway leave her there alone.    Well, she wants hoping to come again,   then Mr & Mrs. Hensley came & there 4 children,   he feels better,   they brought oranges to me,   they were in that snow storm on way to Vir-gina, her, with half socks on & had to wade snow 2 ft. deep & she was glad to get back home   Such a world & we were glad they all came   God Bless them.   

Mon. Feb. 29. 1960./ Dark untill most noon  then sun came out & Nellie & Bonita & Jean & came in   they left baby with Geo.   Ella Jane sent her mother a 3 piece luggage set hoping she’ll come & visit her when school is out.   Nellie is through teaching when school is out & will have enough social se-curity that she wont need old age pension.   they were here & hr. or so, quite cold tonight.

Tue. Mar. 1. 1960./ Beautiful Morning & it didn’t come in like a lion so may go out like a loin    I suppose fishermen will be setting nets in a couple of weeks.   & fresh fish will taste good,    I wish I could walk.   Praise God I know I am impatient    But Lord help me.   Well, Milton & Cathy came & brought the wash & visited about 1. hr.   Elbert had put me in wheel chair & Milton put me back on bed before he left    Ann planed on going to prayer meeting tonight 

Wed. Mar. 2. 1960./ Beautiful Day,   so it looks as if loin will come at the end of the month.   No. mail today.   & I can’t hard-ly use a pencil any more to write.   No one came in today.   Elbert talked a little to Mrs Haufman   she lost her son rather sudden & then she had heart attack    he ordered the eggs.    I wrote to Wyatt & Alen & sent each $5.00 & I wrote to Miss Clark in Vermilion & then rested some.   & had supper,     not very cold today   I didn’t get in the wheel chair today.  We’re better [?]

Thurs. Mar. 3. 1960./ It began to blow about 9-P-M. & kept at it all night & snow came in puffs an in showers all day.   sometimes thick snow & some times blowing a gale.   No postman today nor school buss.   snow is drifted in places maybe 2 ft. & every one seems to be afraid of a little snow    today my old ford walked right through 3. ft. deep   can only see walnut tree outlines    snowing so hard.   We’ve tried to get Ann, but haven’t been able so far, no eggs or or bread delivery today.   & to dark to read or write.   I read bible some.  Still blow-ing agale & snowing,   Elbert’s got coal up & water in it looks as if it will be a bad night out    I’m sorry for those that have to be out & hungry.   Oh God, Please have Mercy on the poor people.

Fri. Mar. 4. 1960./ Beautiful morning,    snow plow been up & cleaned most of the road, bumped mail box & turned plank around   no postman yet.   Ann got call to us last night.    Milton had hard job getting out to work yesterday morning,    said he run way out in a field & a big truck pulled him back onto road   made him late to work, but he got there,    Children all had to stay home from school, buss couldn’t get through.   Sun is bright this a.m. & snowplows working & pilled snow up across drive so no one can

Fri. Mar. 4. 1960./ come in & he put snow so that post man can’t reach the box    We talked to Ann,   she said maybe Milton & L.M. would come & clean it away,    Elbert isn’t able to shovel it    his back is so bad    I pray they will do it.    It’s getting cloudy & will be hard to write now,    I wrote to Frank & Mrs. Crisco.   getting Dark & cloudy 5.P.M. 

Sat. Mar. 5. 1960./ Beautiful Day,   cold raw one,   One letter or 2  I should say from Edna Hall & other from Oral Roberts.    Postman had to stretch to reach the box & Milk man fell & rolled over in snow   Bread man & egg man made it & Milton & Ann made it & left their car in middle of the road & they took Elbert to town, & he did the shopping & spent the most of his check,   he has to pay milk bill yet & then phone    he pay light bill today   & gave Charlie Haufman 5 letters to mail   Frank, Miss. Clark & Mrs. Crisco.   Ann wiped up the floors, took care of my pan & read a psalm & prayed hard for me,   those hives come out in my privates & seemed as if they’d kill me    I’m raw & urin smarts me so bad,   Elbert got another tube of Lanal   it’s so easying or quiting,   hope God will take it all from me for good & all time in Jesus Name.    We are more than greatful to Ann & Milton for all they do for us,    I pray God will Bless them as they need.   Ann said they were calling over the radio for Opals man, Kelly Maynord,   that he run in to a woman’s car & she’s asking 10 thousand dollars damage.    Radio says they had 2 more light quakes over at Ageries & that relatives are trying to dig out some of there families   that they now believe there are 8000 dead.   God have Mercy & help us all as we need before it’s to late.   No wind tonight.   big U.S. Plaine went down off Italy 29 aaboard parachuted to land safly.

Sun. Mar. 6. a960./ Beautiful Day,  it’s cold but sun is bright & mades it beautiful,   I wonder if God will send in some of children today.   A beautiful day & not a soul come near.   I pray Dear Heavenly Father in Jesus Name for Thy help. 

Mon. Mar. 7. 1960./ Dark & hazy untill noon & my recktom felt so bad & my bowels haven’t moved today,    I feel so miserable.   Ann called & said it was so stormy & wind blew so hard she didn’t get to Church all day,   that must have been Milton    The Plain Truth magazine, Jordon’s little paper & one add came this morning.    I felt to bad to do any writing.    Was Suny all after noon.   Ann said her uncle & father in law came in & father in law out of work & going to stay for awhile. 

Tue. Mar. 8. 1960./ Oh, but it’s a beautiful morning.   a heavy white frost & sunshining, frost glistening & sparkling    it’s quite cold   not much breeze   hardly noticeable.    My bowels moved Praise God from Whom all blessings flow,    He ans. my prayer for help,   I felt sure He would & I feel He will lift Rev. Gibson’s wife,    I pray she will trust & believe.   Be with all Thine every where I ask in Jesus Name.    A letter (air mail) from Mrs. Swarthout & one from Audrey & Roberts, & My Check came to  $64.00    Milton & Ann came in for & hr. or so & Ann & I had prayer together    Elbert took rockers of my little rocken chair & fix plat form with slats & casters on & it’s well   could be a little higher the seat & back will be more comfortable anyway.    Its been a beautiful day,   getting little hazy toward night.   not very cold tonight.

Wed. Mar. 9. 1960./ yesterday & today twins birth days, George & Bonita,  they are 17. yrs. old   it don’t seem possible & Now there mother is married & has 2. little boys,   one’s little more than a yr. old & the other a few months making her five children.   Nelson was 15 yrs. old Jan. 27. 1960.   Well it’s Cloudy    & No worth while mail.    Elbert trying to wash,   he took anicins half the night so he got rid of part the pains, from shoveling snow out of drive.   So far no one has phoned or come in.   Well Mrs. Edna Hall come in just at noon & brought us an apple pie & pink of cream,   she is so good & usually brings us something,   she comes about 18 miles from Sleepy Hollow Milian,   her man was laid off this last week & she off her job,   she says it’s terrible    they have 3 children 2 boys & 1 little girl Patty with long platonem hair  a pretty child & she minds good    Mrs. Gillipsie gave me a busy bee pan,    I gave it to Patty.    Well it’s getting very dark 5 to 6.P.M.   Didn’t get my letters mailed    I wrote Tue. & I didn’t write any today.  to Miss Clark & Mrs. Swarthout.    Elbert’s pains not so bad today as he & I thought they might be.    Police been looking for Kelly Maynord,   they got him  Edna said & he’s in Toledo Work House,   he crushed his car 2. yrs. ago & now the woman in other car has sued him for ten thousand dollars.    Pooor Opal & 6. boys.   Well it’s 6-15-p-m. & very dark now outside,

Thurs. Mar. 10. 1960./ Beautiful Morning   sun’s so bright on the snow it hurts the eyes to look at it    No mail only & add from stark     flowers are pictured so beautiful,   I’d like to get out & start digging & reseting & cleaning up the yard.   Elbert has washed out

Thur. Mar. 10. 1960./ 4 blankets, sheet & draw sheets & night gowns & got dinner,   he’s so tired & his hip starting to hurt    I feel so lazy but would like to work if I could.    I’ll have to try to write some today & get letters cleaned up.   Well, I got half a letter wrote to Helen Pithoper & here Come Mrs. Crisco & Mrs. Grant.   Oh, I was so Glad to see them & we had only got started to visit,   they put me in wheel chair & took me to Kitchen,   Mrs. Crisco had a dress she had given me some time ago   brand new she bought the goods & made it,   & we began to talk & visit & here come Frank & Armond,   they had brought rabbit, & Fresh pork, saucage & lard,   they cleaned a little more out of the drive & then we had a good visit & they left & now Ann called & said they were coming over & I have half a letter done for Helen P. & Elbert’s getting supper & I’ve got to hit the pan.    it was late when we ate.   & Milton & Ann came   he had a tube of Lanacane save      they visited & hr. & went home (after Ann & I had prayer) Not cold out.

Fri. Mar. 11. 1920.[should be 1960]/ Beautiful Morning,  bright sun & a cold North East wind.   I am fasting today & wonder if Ann is.   I mixed up a batch of bread, both white & graham   rested a few minutes & Elbert changed sheet & then went out & repined sheets to line & now he’s laying down to rest a few minutes,   then we’ll eat at supper time, God willing.   I’d like to finish my letter & write to Audrey, Mrs. Armstrong   sent note with dollar in it.   so I’ll have to write few lines to her & I wish Miss. McGovern would let us Know how she & Sarah are    Oh, God, have mercy on them & viola wolf, Amen.

Fri. Mar 11. [should be 12th] 1960./ Well I wrote Helen’s letter & a post card to Audrey.    They said on radio stamps will soon be 5 cents a letter & cards 4 cents. they need more money

Fri. Mar. 11. 1960/ I baked 4 tins bread 2 tins graham 2. tins white & 1 loaf & little loaf in a coffee can.   Joan Monagon will be 25 yrs old tomorrow,   Jim & Jean must have been 27 in Feb.    I wrote Audrey a card & finished Helens P. letter    I hope she will be pleased & ans. it.   No one came in. 

Sat. Mar. 12. 1960./ Beautiful morning.   No mail only the Vitimans & insulan from Drug Store,    Ann & Milton came after noon & before supper & brought the ham-berg & oranges,    they visited a while & went home.    Snyders dog is a pest,   he’s got the mange & stays around here half the time   he’s as bad as [ ?] the boys    they carry the tin cans & through them around the yard & the dog does some thing & he picked up Elberts shoes he had throughed out to grainery & when he went out to pick them up, they were gone & no where to be found,   maybe he took them home,   Elbert wanted soles & heels.   Well, he should have taken care of them.    It’s been such a nice day.   martha’s been married 27. yrs. & Jerry’s 5. yrs. old Jan. 30. 1960. & the twins must be 27. yrs. old    I can’t hardly Keep track.

Sun. Mar. 13. 1960./ Another beautiful day,   I’ll be glad when snow is gone.   They are having terrible times all around the world   2000 families cut off by 7 ft. snow & some miners about 8. men 400 ft down & earth quakes & after 12 days some more crawled out of the wreckage of quake in Algeres & then 2. more quakes.    I wonder if this is the time of the cream horse to go forth to kill one forth the people.   Ann & Betty came & spent the afternoon & we had a real scripture visit & prayer,   they both need more of God’s word & understanding    they had only been gone about 10 min. & Mrs.Hensley & baby came in,    I pray God will reach down  touch them both Amen.

Mon. Mar. 14. 1960./ Well it was cloudy untill noon & then cleared up.   Ann called & her cold seems to have gone all over her    the pain left her head after I prayed for her & Betty called her & said after I prayed for her she felt lots better this morning, & that Bud wasn’t angry with her when she got home,   he was sleeping when she & 2 boys got in car stopped & left boys with Ann’s children & she & Ann came over here & stayed quite a while & the men usually get angry when they stay to long.   Praise God all was well.   I been hunting my bible to find what it says about paying in a tenth, an tith money to Church.   I called Ann    she’s lots better tonight   No mail or callers. 

Tue. Mar. 15. 1960/ Beautiful morning & cold N. East Wind,   Elbert washed his sheet & 2 bed sheets & draw sheets for me  2 gowns & some towels & rags & he aired his bedding & has now made his bed,   he got dinner & has been trying to rest a little    We received letter from Miss. Clark.  with 2.00 in it,   I don’t know why she’s sending it.   she’s been sick   her bowels not moving for 2 weeks    her eyes so bad she can’t hardly read a letter or write one, poor soul,    May the Lord have mercy.   I’ve read & studied my bible & talked to Ann.   she’s going to meeting tonight.    I wrote no letters today, but received one from Allen    I have to read it again   I don’t quite understand it.   Well hope I can write some tomorrow.   Radio says 18 degrees tonight.

Wed. Mar. 16. 1960./ A dark & cloudy da & it snowed a heavy shower sev eral times today    We received a letter from Mrs. Brackett     she’s feeling sort of down & out   hasn’t got the 

Wed. Mar. 16. 1960./ she needs & like me when she looks at all the letters stacked up to be answered, she be-gins to wonder, how she’ll get through & I still wonder if I’ll get caught up.   It’s 5-15-p-m & snow coming down in sort of thick clouds.   They got the 12 coal miners aftewr 12 days  all dead & the 4 men that were last on a mountian they picked up alive with a heolicopter but no more word about the 6000 homes cut off without heat, food or water.   Well, Mrs. Armstrong & Minister’s wife came in after 2-p-m.   & we had a good Spiritual visit & prayer & they brought eggs, soup & a bread cake coolkun/ Kooken,    Oh God Help them in Thine Own way, I pray,    Ann called. & Ministers wife ask me to pray for a Mrs. Anderson   she’s a ministers wife, in a comma who has been a great worker for God in pray & healing    Now she needs a faith-ful one to pray for her,    Help her Lord,  I pray   right now as Thou seest she needs,   Oh how I thank Thee, Jesus Blessed Jesus, Amen.    I couldn’t seem to write.   I ans. Mrs Armstrong letter   now I’ll send Miss clark a card,   Mr & Mrs. Pain came in at 7-p-m.   they helped a man & woman out of the snow drift across from Sarrs.     they had the four children with them & were here untill 9-P-m.   children went to sleep on Elbert’s bed.   Elbert got a St Patrick’s card from Easel.   Mrs Arm-strong got her letter & came to me with Ministers wife. today & she brought me a new kind of pencile & a refill & writing paper so, now I’ll have to write a gain,   Well I’m tired & so is Elbert tired Praise God   I. got a good letter from A.A.Alen, Praise the Lord

Thurs. Mar. 17. 1960/ Quite bright this a-m hot sun but 

Thurs. 17. 1960. Mar./ Partly cloudy & getting worse    I didn’t sleep untill about 5-a-m. so am feeling tired & all in today    Ann called & so did Betty.   Milton & Ann came in about 6-P-M & stayed about an hour,    she told me about the Tue. night meeting,    I Pray God will help Rev. Gibson to keep his flock together & don’t let Sims or any one else brake them up.   There are a lot of things being told & no truth what so ever in them,   I pray God will take care of that group of busy bodys.    I thank Thee Jesus for taking care of us & Keeping us close to Thee.   Close to Thee All the way every day. 

Fri. Mar. 18. 1960./ Gas came today/ it was warmer & snow melted some.     Today sunshiny & now after 12-P-M getting cloudy, quite cloudy,    Mail was adds & church paper from Mrs. Armstrong,   it’s now 1-20-P-M. & Elbert’s ready for town,   Betty was going to bring 2. bu. apples    she was going for them & then pick up Ann & Connie & come here leave Ann & Connie & take Elbert & go on to town & get few grociers & then come back home.    Well, I still dont feel to good,   sore in privates lots better but one above rectum so sore   seems as if it would kill me but Praise God He is taking care me & it will soon be over with.    Elbert says it’s warmer out although air is real cold.    Betty came & 2 boys & Ann & Conie,     Elbert & Betty went & did shopping,    Ann was about worn out taking care of the children,    Billy just can’t be quite, into somethinhg every second   a card or booklet about church from Mrs. Armstrong   quite dark at 5-p-m.  & Elbert has supper most ready, liver warmed potatoes, broccolie, cottage cheese fruit & bread & tea.   Didn’t get one letter wrote.    They gave Elbert 6 pencile free with his order at Drug Store, that’s good.   Weeks’s most gone   hope to write tomorrow,   it’s snowing   Only have 20 dollars out of my check 64 left   Often must go for gas soon,  & it came tonight

Sat. Mar. 19. 1960./ Sun is shining & I just laid as one dead all morning,    Elbert didn’t feel good    his feet & head feel so bad it’s so hard for him to shop,     Betty helped him,   he was all in when he got here,   He soaked his feet they still pain him terrible,   he’s resting now,   been laying since 3-30-P-M. & it’s now 4-30-P-m.   No mail today.   No one called or come in,   Elbert called Ann    she’s going to town to do her shipping & get a few things he couldn’t get up here,   gave Ann 2.30 for few things he couldn’t get up here 7.00    it’s quite out no breeze.    I haven’t any am-bition to write.   I’ve felt to miserable for anything.   

Sun. Mar. 20. 1960/ Partly cloudy warmer today.   I was so miserable from 4-a-m un-till after 6-a-m.   seemed as if I would surely die the itch & pain was so bad,     I didn’t eat, but prayed as much as I could,    but, at last He took the pain away but I have laid & prayed all day,   I am sitting for a few minutes this evening 8-P-m. to 8-30-p-m.    now I’ll lay again & pray much for all of God’s people & myself.   trust to feel much better tomorrow    No callers today,   Ann called before going to church.   

Mon. Mar. 21. 1960./ First Day of Spring,    I saw a possum out by Grainery. & a big Owl flew over grainery this a-m.   & crows are yell-ing for corn,   so, Spring must be just around the corner    tempture 27. degrees today.   Elbert says wind is cold,   very cold,  sun comes out bright once in a while,   the snow has melted a lot & still there is plenty left,   lots between Bessy’s & John’s & a lot beween her far corner as far as I can see,    I can see highway & Sanders house,   there’s quite a little snow on the ground in spots,   Snyder’s yard is covered & the ground half way to us,   then ours is covered to hollow   it still seems queer with big Elm gone.   Frank & Armond cut it this last summer.   Walnut don’t look very good.   it will go next.   Ann called   said she asked for healing & they prayed    she feels better & after

Mon. Mar, 21. 1960./ she ask a young girl ask to be prayed for & the Lord touched them all    there were only 10 or 15 people there including children    Lord I pray you will meet the need of that Church.   she made the bread yesterday,   I don’t believe in doing my baking on Sun, but she did & said it was good.   Partly cloudy today & it snowed a couple of times & it’s real dark tonight at 6-30-P-M.    I wrote letter to Mrs Armstrong & finished one to Opal. 

Tue. Mar. 22. 1960./ Wind blew hard all night & part of morning.   Sun shone bright    then, it snowed so hard couldn’t see walnut tree.   then cleared & sun came out & it was still snowing some,   it’s been so all day.   My books came from Allen & a card from Nellie,    I got a St. Patrick’s card from Ella Jane, Mon.   her mother says Ella Jane has gall bladder trouble & is planing on operation Soon.    I pray God will spare her.    I thank Thee Jesus One of Allen’s books is God’s man of faith & power, his life story .”Allen,” & The man whose number is 666.   there are 3 more.   Ann was here, she & Milton & she took one book    I don’t rem-ember which one,   Milton & Ann stayed an hr. or so,   she & Betty plan on going to pray meeting at Berlyn Hights tonight.   Mrs. Rahm called & said she & Mrs. Walters had planned on coming Sat. morning about 9-a-m, to cut my hair so I’ll have to get up   take a bath & get cleaned up.    Mrs. Payne called & said there car give out over this side Bay Bridge just West of Sandusky    Well they got safly back home & Payne’s brother come from South & he takes him with to work mornings & gets him at night.    I thank God for taking care of us & teaching us His Will & His Ways.   It’s snowing hard again,   road’s covered, been cold wind today.

Wed. Mar. 23. 1960/ Beautiful sunlight morning untill a0-a-m.   Clouded up & not so nice,   Edna Hall came & brought us an apple pie & pt. of ice cream & visited

Wed. Mar. 23. 1960./ untill 4-30-p-m.   she had quite a few pictures “snap shots,” her man is still out of work & so is she.   & she came over here all alone,    she had a letter from Opal & said she’d had letter from her man “Kelley” from the To-ledo Workhouse,   Oh, if they would only learn as they live,    I had letter from Edna’s & Opals mother this a.m. & card from Nelllie yes-terday & from Mrs. Armstrong & I have felt to miserable to write    I felt the touch as they prayed last night & feel some better in that I’m not quite so sore, but had to cry a couple times today.    Edna’s pie was sure good & the cream,   ground was covered with snow  this a-m,   but new snow gone at noon,    It’s very dark tonight,   may rain or snow,   Ann called   she went to Berlin Hights to meeting & Payne was filled with Holy Ghost  Praise God from Whom all blessing flow,   I thank Thee Jesus.    Elberts washed this a-m.   Ann took part of it Tue.,    I hope to write tomorrow.   Looks like rain. 

Thurs. Mar. 24. 1960./ Beautiful day,   snowing & blowing a gale & sun shining quite bright    thempture 24 degrees    wind west quite strong,   the snow’s gone on the road   road   some on ground yet.   Huron News paper, the Erie Co. Reporter came & latter from Opal,  she got letter from Kelly & Welfare is taking care of her & boys.   he’s in Toledo Work house.   Well there’s not much news,   no one called up today.   Elbert’s tired   his feet are bad.   I wrote a letter to Viola & ut it in the one I wrote to Mrs. Crisco to give her    it will go in the morning.   Now Now I hope to Hope to get another letter wrote   Fri. to Nell-

Fri. Mar. 25. 1960./ It wasn’t so cold last night.   Bt it’s a beautiful Morning, sunshiny    it scarcly no wind, not cold Spring is on the way.   No mail today    I sent out a letter to Mrs. Crisco with a letter in to Viola    Hope to write to Ethel.   then Ella Jane,   then Nellie,    I wrote to Ethel & now it’s dark    Ann brought groceries.  We bought 3 tons coal $2.50 per ton from a man from South selling coal. 

Sat. Mar. 26. 1960/ I got a good letter from Allen & the book I ask for.    Partly cloudy & I got up & took bath & slept a little & Mrs. Ramma & Mrs. Walter, came & brought baby boy,   he’s learning to walk & talk   a big 10 mo’s old boy   nice looking to.    they cut my hair & washed my head   I thank God they are so good to me.   Mrs Ramm brought me cookies she made this a.m.    They were real good, we enjoyed them,   Edna came,   I thought I’d set in chair for dinner, but hurt so bad I got back just before Edna came & she came all the way from Milan to bring me a tube of save for my itch,   but Methalatum     seems to be healing & cooling    guess I won’t change.   Edna  stayed untill 2 P.m.   We had dinner,   I wrote letter to Betty Clevenger    it’s 4-15-P-M. now.    I wrote one to Allie Anderson Rome, Brahan Ave 536. Ga.    Now to Ella Jane next.     7-P.M.   Ann c7 Milton came in with there son L. M.   they are out Looking for fresh eggs.   It’s 7. P.M. & not dark yet.   Cold tonight & warmer tomorrow.

Sun. Mar. 27. 1960./ Slept late & so did Elbert    had 2 eggs & fruit cup hot water & at 1-P-M. we had dinner,    then Mr. & Mrs. Payne came in & there four children    He was filled with Holy Ghost last Tue. night.   laid on floor for & hr. & then talked in tongues,   he is so glad & so are all the rest who love the Lord.    Been mostly cloudy wind cold but suns warm   cold nights & warm days.   I thank Thee Jesus for our blessings.

Mon. Mar. 28. 1960./ Dark foggy morning,   no one came in today.    Letter & receipt from Wyatt.   no phone calls.   to dark to read or write   it’s 15 to 5-P-m. & so thick & foggy & dark.   God to write Edna.   Mrs. Aker  Miss McGovern & Ella Jane.   I did write Ethel Viola, Mrs. Crisco,   I might write Mr. Baumhart.    I did write Mrs. Betze but not Nellie or Audrey.   Well 8-P-M.   no came in      the tempture going down to 38 thonight,   not cold out tonight.

Tue. Mar. 29. 1960./ Beautiful Day with warm southerly breeze or wind   clouded up at noon & had a good shower    Nellie, Bonita  2 babies & Audrey came in at 1-30-P-m,  was here about an hr.    Audrey brought back my violet & one she gave me    it’s a double white & my fucia & cacti    they talked an hr. or so & went    the sun was shining when they left & is still shining    wind quite strong.    One letter from Mrs. Crisco,   her son & wife from Lorain were soul save last Sun. & Viola is better off than Crisco thought she has a room by herself & goes out & talks to the other patients about the Lord.    Oh praise the Lord,   He hears & ans. prayer,   Glory.   They are praying for Elbert & I do trust he to will be saved.   Mr. Crisco had the flu. but is lots better   she only had a touch of it.    Well I thank God for the good news.   I read my bible & some of Allen’s book,   its so good  both books.   Sun set Red & the wind died out,   fog horn was blowing this a-M. & Pussy Willows are in bloom.   The girls are so two faced,   Nellie, had her nose in the air   she’s so sickining    acts & talks as if she knows it all,    I don’t like to talk to her   she’s discusting   tries to put on airs & looks foolish,   I see her looking at the walls,   I suppose for the picture frames,   she’ll never get them if I can help it.   Audrey’s little sewing machine came back.

Wed. Mar. 30. 1960./ Partly cloudy & we had a good shower in the early morning & midday & it still looks like rain    it thundered this afternoon    I set bread   only made a little,   thought there wasn’t flour enough, but there would have been,    we are in need of flour & a list of groceries.   & Check come Next Mon or Tue.   Well I’ve had a queer feeling & in comes Mrs. Yants & I believe she said, her 2 daughters & 2 grandsons, 2 more boys that has to be watched every second.   bread was baked 15 to 8. p-m.    Well the young Mrs. Grant  a fresh jelly roll    it was good for supper.   Women sang songs, with a great deal of mean-ing, “spiritual” & then one talked about the bible & spritual things,   then we really prayed   then they went    they told me Viola said it wasn’t to bad after they took her from the insane part & put her in a room by herself, but she isn’t happy there    I wish I could talk to her.   But I pray God will make away for her, & care for her.    She could write to the Welfare as she did while I was there in the Home & I believe she could be freed from the Calvin grip on her.    Well, Mr. Mound came in & brought Elbert 5 or 6 prs. pants, some shirts & his & hand-Kercheifs, but they’re all to small for him,    it’s to bad for he needed them.   Well Ann came in just before he left & stayed untill 6-30-p-m.   Milton is acting so disagreeable,    We had a good talk & prayer & she went just before dark     then we had supper,   Elbert baked the bread, 1. loaf & 1 big pie tin biscuits,   he was hungry for bread.   Mrs. Crisco didn’t come,   they said they couldn’t find her.   They promised to be back in little while.   Elbert washed my nose rags today.   Ann took shirts home to wash.   The corns on Elbert’s feet on the bottoms hurt him terribly God help him.

Thurs. Mar. 31. 1960./ Dark fogy morning   get more & more thick untill could hardly see tracks    a damp chilly fog day    We got a letter from Sister & Swarthout   it nice weather there & Mr & Mrs Webber are wishing to come back to Ohio but if they were here they’d wish they were there,   it did get real warm for couple days,   it isn’t cold now   to warm for a fire & to chilly without it.   Well, I can’t help thinking about [?]of the 400 four hundred thousand in Berzill that were flooded out by rain & they said on radio you could stand on the hill & see them come four abreast up the hill,   I wonder about all the animals, horses, cows, sheep dogs & all the stock,   it’s a terrible thing to try to realize    I pray God will help them to thing of Him & try to do His Will & way.   I got a not from Sister Armstrong & she says Vera Whetmer was exrayed & is full of cansors,   she’s in Hospital as I understand the note    I believe she’s 76. yrs. old,   Ann said sister Bouls had a bad spell at the church Sun evening,   they gathered about her, laid hands on her & she got all right in few minutes    she’s 78. yrs. old   I pray God will strengthen her, poor soul    she needs some one to help her in spirit & soul.   Ann called & will  let us know if Milton is going on his weeks vacation withh his father, to Virginia.   She’s going to try to help Elbert to get a little shopping either Fri. or Sat.    Well its been foggy day & not very cold,   the black birds, mourning doves, red birds, blue Jays & lot of small birds, hawks & crows,    Well we had so little fire it went out & ELbert rebuilt it & it was to hot for a while & it’s still rather warm,   my bladder is sick   keeps leaking just a little  anoining.   Well I haven’t done any writing for a few days.    I don’t feel like writing some how,   I thank Thee Jesus for all things Amen.

April Fri. 1. 1960./ Been very thick fog.   No mail today   not cold out,   Elbert just said a big fly on the glass of the door   N. East breeze getting colder   raw.   Talked to Ann.   Milton called her & said he wasn’t going to be let off yet    they “his father & him” were going to start on a weeks vacation,    Ann said they talked things over last night & they felt better & he said if she changed some of her ways, he might go to church with her.   We are praying & trusting & Now, Mrs. Payne is with her.    We are praying & trusting & Now, Mrs. Payne is being troubled by Satan,    I pray Jesus will stand by her,   help her to be steadfast, give her strength & help me like-wise,   Amen.   I feel so weak,   Bill Snyder had load of lime stone put on his drive & we need a load on ours.  Ann came in last night by herself for an hr or so we had good visit & prayer Mr. Mound stopped & brought. a box of clothes for Elbert but they’re all to small, he’d said he’d stop again & if Elbert couldn’t use them he’d take them back so Elbert put them all back in the box.   Eva called at 9-30-P-M. & visited some,   Vera’s in Hospital   been there several weeks, is now worse   don’t know any one,   not expected to live   Eva said she was over to see her   she’s 77. yrs old.  is full of cansors    Eva fell 4 or 5 weeks ago   her leg & ft black & swelled so bad thought it would crack open,    but at last she can walk & get about again    Mary Ann talked to Elbert &  I    so did Eva  queer,   Elbert & I had just been talking about her & I have been praying for all of them so much of late,   Mrs. Armstrong said, Vera was in poor condition    Eva said she isn’t expected to live.   Lord help us.  

Sat. April. 2. 1960./ Milton & Ann came & took Elbert to town for a few groceries      his head is sore bad he had 5.00 & few cents & I gave him 3.00 when he started to figure up    he’s 2.00 short, now we have to check each time so the money will come straight but we have to do it.   Milton’s father had his teeth out, all of them This morning    God help him    I know how it feels & how hard to endure, to.

Sat. April. 2. 1960/ Ann & I had good visit & prayer.   It’s dark gloomy day.   Just at supper time Mrs. Myrtle Smith, Mr. & Mrs. Hensley & there 4 children came in,   gave me 1/2 doz. oranges we had a good visit, then Elbert & Clayborn went out & got some pieces of boards    Hensley wanted to fix his porch   & then they went,   they wer suprised to see me in the Wheel chair.   Elbert had just started supper when they came so he set it off & we ate about 8-P-M.   Elbert changed the mattress & made up my bed, after he put me back into bed,    I don’t feel as strong as I did before    we had 3. flies. & severe cold & that ter-rible itch,  that just about took what life I had left out of me    haven’t been able to write my letters arousual & after sitting in wheel chair I knew how weak I really was,    well, from now on I hope to gain in strength,   I pray I can get up & stay longer each day.   Cloudy tonight & it rained some this after noon,    I got one book from Allen, The Plain Truth from Armstrong & a long letter from Wyatt & book from S. Hill Nurcery   Well, it’s been a greeat day.   Praise God, Amen.

Sun. April 3. 1960./ Sun came out this a-m. & it begin to get cloudy at 8-a-m, & has been real bad & thick & raining  ssome light showers.   Ann called   said they had good number out to sunday school & 77 to church.   M’s father don’t feel so bad as he thought he would   they want to go to Tennessee as soon as he is able for a week,   he’s like a spoilt boy & he foments most of the time    doesn’t talk like a man with good judgement,   Betty went to church with Billy,   Franky is sick now.   Ann says Bill’s nose is sore way down  to his lip & looks bad.   Ann hopes to get to church tonight.   It a drizzle out side   So warm we slept with windows open [?]

Sun. April 3. 1960./ 8-15-P.M.  Betty came about 16- to 6-P-M & she ate lunch with us & had lunch with us & she left at 8-15-p-m.   she’s had her hands full with Billy & Frankie   they had some sort of flu   Billy’s better but Frankie threw up all last night.    I read my bible & some of the book of the life of A.A. Allen   I wanted to sit in chair but didn’t get there,    Elbert’s feet hurt him just terrible, he slept from 1.P.M. till 4-P-M. he’s tired, I didn’t sleep untill after 5-a-m had to use pan to often.   But Praise Jesus I’m feeling much better again.   It’s raining not cold, quite warm S. East Wind. 

Mon. April 4. 1960./ Gloomy fogy day sun came out a couple of times but mostly Dark & cloudy.   A letter from Mrs. Clark & 1. dollar & she isn’t very well & doesn’t feel very strong,, but the Nazerines are still looking after her    they take her to do her shopping.   Well I was just set to write when Ann & Milton came in    he took Elbert to town & he got few things   till some one of them come to take him for all the food supply.  Wed. or Thurs.    We had such a good visit spiritual & prayer.   We have prayed so hard, God will wake the Minister up & help him to preach, they’ve had 2 or 3 good sermons of late, God hears & he ans. prayer.   Praise His Holy Name.   Help us God of Love & Mercy to work harder.   Milton & kAnn are good to do part the washing. 

Tue. April 5. 1960./ Sun tried to shine through several times & it snowed & blowed a gale.   while it was shining.   Well Mrs. Hensley, her 3 children & her sister in law came rather unexpected & took Elbert to Berlin Hights. 

Tue. April. 5. 1960./ to shop,  they come so late it didn’t pay him to go,   they had to get back on time,   so, Mr. Hensley could go to work, little sister-in-law took Elbert & Mrs Hensley brought her little phone a graph & 6 or 7 records & played them, I couldn’t seem to hear them plain   Well they left & late about 6-30-P-M   Joe the shoe cobbler came to get Elberts shoes to stretch & he came in & stay to visit untill 7-30-P-M. We had a goo visit & I testified for Jesus, then Elbert got supper & I went to the kitchen & ate supper with him, he did out some washing  5 night gowns & several small pieces & nose rags & his feet are paining him so bad,   Joe said he would put some rubber things in his shoes,   he thought would help his feet,   I pray Jesus will help him to get some releaf Amen.    There wasn’t any mail today,   I didn’t write. 

Wed. April.6. 1960./ A very dark day & has been Snowing in heavy showers as it did yesterday.   no one in today   no mail & Ann called & said Milton got a notice Tue he would get a week off begining Fri.   & that they would come Thurs & get the rest of our food order.   so I pray his feet wont hurt him so bad.   it’s to dark to write     another snow-storm  coming.   Elbert is making Aunt Jaminys muffins for supper,   he’s frying potatoes & liver & warming spinnage.   We had fresh spinnage last night.    Well it’s cold out tonight & feels that way in the house. 

Thurs. April 7. 1960./ Partly cloudy but I wrote a letter to Miss Clark, one to Mrs Armstrong & one to Mrs. Sosact & Loura Ann.  I’m so tired,   Milton & Ann came 4-30. & Elbert went to Huron & got the rest of food order.   Ann stayed with me.   Mr. Mound came but didn’t come on he brought farm magazine.  said he was in hurry.   Elbert heard a phesent to day. 

Thurs. April 7. 1960./ today in hollow & he see a big fox squirel yesterday but only a few birds today.   warmer tonight.   Ann has read one of Allens book & took another tonight    fasting & prayer.   A card from Gillispie   she said she preached to 1200 people.   I wonder where. God help us.

Fri. April 8. 1960./ Sun shone early & off & on untill 4-p-m,   Got our checks.   Edna called from Sleepy Hollow,   she was wondering how we were    she’s cleaning house & going home for Easter on April 17.    I ought to have sent her a note, but truly felt so bum.   I didn’t.    I owe Mrs. Crisco a letter & Miss Mc.Govern.   & Ella Jane Audrey don’t write unless she’s in the mood very often, of late, but she & Nellie think Elbert ought to put me in some Home to far away for them to come visit, but it wouldn’t matter to me if they come or not,   they don’t love me or Jesus & He sure Knows,    Elbert don’t want me to ever be taken away again,   he nearly went crazy here alone day & night & no one come to visit him,   he says they are not sisters    Nellie must have been talking to Easel, for Audrey brought back 4 of my house plants & she said poor Elbert he’d have to water them,   she’s never liked him & she turned her nose up like Gertie & pa use to,   she’s terrible dis-custing putting on airs,   I feel happer when they stay away,   Audrey wrote some cards & I read them when I got “home”   she said don’t ask her to come home for you to wait on,   I pray God will take care of them in His own way,   I have always loved & done to much for them,   some day I hope they will wake up be-fore it’s to late,   we both have known for yrs. how they feel toward us,   after pa was laid away, they said   who will take care of Gertie?   they both said & Martha said they wouldn’t,    but, I know pa had it fixed with Audrey, Gertie Kept on working for the Good Will,   she has lived with Audrey & still is  & still works for Good will, pa died Nov. [k?] 1945    She will be 72. yrs. old May 13. 1960.  Such a world.

Fri. April. 8. 1960./ 4-30-p-m. dark & cloudy.   we ate chicken & dumplin’s for supper, spinage, cottage cheese, pears & coffee,   Ann called & said Milton got home ate & he & his father were on there way home to Tennesse & to Alabama & Virgina for a weeks vacation    Ann said she felt lonesome,   but she has the children    I don’t know what that boy of there’s does nights   Ann’s going to Sandusky tomorrow to get shoes for some of the children & Betty is going with her & they will shop together.    I do hope she Keeps her mind on the Lord,   & on her driving.   Well wind’s cool & it looks like rain tonight    Milton expects to be home for breakfast   We hope he’ll be careful.

Sat. April 9. 1960./ [includes Sunday apparently)Beautiful Day   Palm Sun & not a soul came in,   Ann talked over the phone, as yet, all is well, she & children “except L.M.,” went to church & Sun. school & then they & Betty went for a ride, over to Norwalk, came back & stop-ped to talk to Edna at Milan & then they came back home tired   & decided to rest to night   they won’t go to church tonight,    help that family to keep clear    I pray Milton & his father will have occasion to think of God every day & try harder for God    It’s been so nice out all day.   Oh God.   help us to be of more use to Thee & help us to understand, Jesus, & do Thy will & way.   We have listened to sermons & are still.   Oh, we Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost. forever.

Mon. April 11. 1960./ I didn’t write Sat. but it was partly cloudy & cool & then so nice Sun. & now the wind is strong penetrating & raw,   it’s strong nearly knocks Elbert down getting out & in,   They say its a lot warmer, 60. degrees today.  sun trying to shine & trying to rain at 5.P.M.   Ann & Betty were here   I gave Betty a aluminum Pie pan 12. in. wide & [?] in deep. 

Mon. April. 11. 1960./ L.M. & boy next door died there hair black,   he promised to be home at 6-p-m. & didn’t come untill 8-P-M. & she went out to look for him   when she got back he was there & the black die running down his face    she took him into bathroom & scrubed his head half hr.   & didn’t get it all off. & give him good talking to.   Betty & Ann were painting this a-m, at Anns & then went back to Norwalk & then back & over here.    Joe the shoe cobbler came & brought Elberts shoes    he was stretching them & put some sort of pad in to ease corns & he took the slippers to fix the heel    stiffining broke.   paper or cardboard.   Well, sun set red & wind is strong  little warmer.   I pray All will be as Jesus sees best Amen. 

Tue. April 12. 1960./ A Beautiful suny morning    I took my bath & thought I’d make bread but, I didn’t get it done.    Elbert’s feet hurt him so bad, he didn’t feel like being on his feet.    Edna came about 2-P-m. & stay-ed untill 4-30-p-m.   she brought a beautiful hyiceth white,   I gave her an aluminum pie pan like the one I gave Betty.   A letter from Miss Clark with 2. dollars in it   I pray God will bless her, & help her in all ways.   It is sure so nice out side,   Elbert dug 2 nice evergreen trees & gave to Edna to take to her mother,    I hope she gets them there in good condition.   It’s 6-20-P-m & sun still very bright.   I was out in Kitchen for couple hrs.   Pussy willow most done blooming.   Ann didn’t call all day & we couldn’t seem to get her.   Such a nice day.

Wed. April, 13. 1960./Beautiful Day,   Betty called & said she was coming & bring another woman to stay with me & she’d take Elbert to town,   he cashed the checks & got little food & meat & got a pail of fresh fish perch & catfish nice ones   they got back at 11-a-m.  & Betty & other woman

Wed. April 13. 1960./ went home   other woman had a nice quite little girl 4 yrs old with her & has 2 children in school   she gave me there pictures.   Elbert has dressed 4 catfish & getting them on to cook.   Mrs Myrtle Smith had heart attack   she sent me & Easter Card   I got it this a-m.   I pray God will take care of her.   Oh, it’s such a beautiful day,   frogs croaking  bird’s singing  red birds close by.   Its been beautiful day.

Thurs. April. 14. 1960./ Been another nice day    after dinner got little cloudy,   Betty called & she ask Elbert to loan her 5.00 & she & Ann came for it & didn’t come in, but then they went to Sandusky.   Betty she wanted to sell her carpet sweeper   did sell it.   maybe she’s got herself in a jam.   she loves money & to spend it,   I gave Ann 2 Dollars for washing & sent Swarthouts 2.  & now I have to send my tith money out.   I have to write to Mrs. Smith & Mrs. Hensley–  Ann & 4 girls came in about 6-P-M. for half hr. or so,   children are so uneasy they don’t give us time to visit.   she’s tired    been cleaning & painting the wash, she took to Huron    she cleaned yard & washed the car & Milton called & is home sick but having good visit    they went in his fathers car & he let Milton out at his mothers   Alabama & he went on to Georgia & Milton said he hadn’t heard from him since,   how ever they planed on coming back home   Anna’s so tired she achs all over. 

Fri. April 15. 1960./ Partly cloudy quite warm   3 letters   Dears  Mrs. Betz & Miss McMcGovern with 3 bills in it   Dears wrote a letter   others were cards for Easter & it rained a good shower & thundered a little & I got 2 more books from A.A. Allen    they are good but I don’t understand my own condition.   Oh God, help me to Know & what to do Amen

Fri. April. 15. 1960/ Good Fri./ rained & sun shone & birds were singing   it’s Spring time & I pray Jesus will help me to know what I am to do & how to do it,    I want to Know if I’m doing anything that’s disobedient to His Will.   Help me to understand Jesus I pray you will,   I feel I must know,   It’s a little cooler tonight.   No one called or come in today    I didn’t write letters today.

Sat. April 16. 1960./ Nice Day Partly cloudy & a very light shower.   I received card & note from Mrs. Bracket & 1. green bills, in it,  “I haven’t any Easter cards since last yr.”  Mrs. Ramm, Womens Legae & Mrs Sosack. & Loura Ann.   Well, I’ll have to ans. them.   Mrs. McGovern 3. bills.    I set bread & baked 4 tins 2 big & 2 little small tins, 2-white & 2 graham & gave Ann a little piece of graham dough for biscuits,   she got a few things from the store for us,  fruit, fresh  the biscuits taste real good,   the breadman came   Elbert got a loaf & showed him mine & he said it looked good.   didn’t have it baked or would have let him tasted it,   Ann had been to Norwalk to do her shopping   she was tired & was going home to get supper,   L.M. was to have worked Fri. & today,   he got in Fri. & got laid off today at noon,   she was worried, the boy he runs around with & one other got laid off,    Ann was worried about it,   she had hoped he could work this summer for Mr. Daniels.   I do hope he didn’t do something wrong,   Well, we have had suppe & Elbert washed bread dishes & left the rest   his feet are paining him so bad.   I pray for Gods love & protection. Amen.

Sun. April. 17. 1960./ Easter Sun.   Christ is risen   Dark & cloudy untill noon, then partly cloudy   quite warm.   We had last of fish for dinner

Sun. April 17. 1960./ Easter Sunday 2-15-p-m & no one came in,   it’s a queer world,   Well Jesus sees hears & Knows, Praise the Lord, now & ever more.   Well, Nellie Bonita & her man & two babies came in & they brought us some ham & glazed sweet potatoes,   they had the babys hair cut   he looks better,  they didnt stay long   Nellie’s legs pain her so bad.    I wish she would go to Allen’s meeting in Penn. & be healed & learn of the Lord   I’m hoping to go when he comes to Cleveland    Mr Mrs. Hensley, the 4 children came in    they were all broken up, his father died suddenly Thurs. April 14th.   some one call them over phone & they got on there way to Virgina for the funeral   they were terribly broken up,   he said there were so many things he wished he had done & now it’s to late.   Oh God Please help him to change there ways,   We never know Who will be called out next.   Well I tried to comfort them & ask them to live closer to God. 

Mon. April 18. 1960./ Milton & his father got back home Sun. morn & the older man wasn’t feeling very good.    It turned cold last night & wind blew hard all night,   but isn’t bad to day,   only real chilly, partly cloudy.   Ann & Betty & 2 boys & Conie came in for a little while & Betty brought 2 pieces pie  a piece of cake, some eggs & candy & she brought some graphone needles    she was going to bring several mo’s. ago.   hope I can use them.

Tue. April. 19. 1960./ Beautiful morning   Elbert’s been washing now he got me washed & give me grapefruit & cup of tea & he’s going to hang out the rest of the wash & get dinner,   I’m not hungry.   I hope to write some today.   No worth while mail.   I wrote 3 letters, Miss. Mc.Govern  Mrs. Brackett & to Fred Gordon & sent him 2. for missionary work.   Well Mrs. Ackert Edna came in    we had a good visit.

Tue. April. 19. 1960./ Edna wiped up the floors & she & Elbert went out & dug some little evergreen trees    I gave Edna two nice trees a least a yd. high & she took them home a Easter time & her mother came back with her & over to see me   she was so happy about the trees,   now I pray they & there last ones will grow & be nice far from home in Kentucky & make them glad.   they took 4 or 5 back this time to some of there family.   she brought us a pt. can of apple butter, home made.   Mrs. Akler looks thiner than when she was here last,   she has so many things she worrys over.   Edna was taking her back as far as Columbus in the morning.

Wed, April, 20. 1960./ Beautiful morning,   it turned colder Sun. night & they had a heavy frost at Sleepy Hollow & the wind’s cold & raw Tue. night, not so cold today,   but quite strong.   The Daily Blessings book was all the mail this morn.   Ann called & said Marcie was sick & ask for prayer   she was lots better before prayermeeting time.   Glory. 

Thurs. April. 2, 1960./ Dark morning, tries to rain,    Letter from Opal this a-m.   Milton & Ann came in.   The welfare woman Mrs Digan came to check on us to see if anything has raised in price, such as coal E. light, Phone, insurance, & such like,   they changed the insurance,   I don’t know if it’s for our good or there’s.   Mrs. Digan went.   Ann & Milton stayed half hr.   His father’s coming to take Elbert to town tomorrow after noon.   Well it’s to dark to write.   Well we’re alone again.

Fri. April, 22, 1960./ Sun shining. No. mail.   I sent out 3 or 4 letters yesterday   Wyatt, Allen, Wheeler Girls.   I wrote a letter today to Opal.   my nose runs & my eyes & I cough & sneeze all most continuely,    Elbert trimed & fastened rose bushes.   Been a beautiful day,   I felt to bad for anything today.   Joe, Shoe cobler was here   brought Elbert a pr. of slipper for around the house.   hard day for me. 

Sat. April 23. 1960./ Been Beautifull day.   A letter from Wyn & Mrs. Swarthout  interesting,   & Mr & Mrs [?] em-in & they raked a little grass out of the peonies & dug 2 nice evergreens about 4 1/2 or 5 ft high   nice ones for them selves & a mosscasua [?]  & took Elbert to town & Elbert did the shopping   he was [w.trd to do ill?] its 4-p-m,    Now it’s 7. P.M. & no one else came in but Joe left Elbert’s slippers on porch,   82 degrees today.   been to hot for this time of yr.   Ann’s been spading, Elbert called to ask about Conie,   she’s cutting teeth double ones & Anns back achs tonight.   Milton’s working 15 hrs. per day,   works nights,   Well I Praise God for all our many blessings in Jesus Name. Amen.   

Sun. April 24  1960./ Well, Elbert changed my bed & I took a bath.   Mrs. Payne called    They Mr. & Mrs Marshall & baby & her brother & a friend who has a car & brought them all,  came in & visited for. & hr. or so   sung a hym, testified & preayed,   then ask me to pray for them  for Mrs. Marshall, for bodily strength for his body & for a job he’s much in need of,   been out of work for most a yr. now & for the old gent & the brother to be converted “Simm’s son,”    now it’s 5-30-p-m.   Ann hasn’t called today,   her back was paining her bad from spading.   It’s a beautiful day  quite windy, tempture 85. degrees.   to hot for April.   Well Milton & Ann came in & visited & hr. or so,   they are having there troubles to    she didn’t get off to church this morning & wasn’t going tonight,   they seem to all be feeling better than they were   Ann admits she’s slipped some in prayer this week,   Oh God pick her up & bring her closer to Thee Amen   be with each of the youn g folks as well as the elders,   Help us each one   We need Thee so much   wind died out tonight.   

Mon. April 25. 1960./ Nice sun. this a.m.  

Mon. April. 25. 1960./ partly cloudy this after noon.   Well, we wish we Knew how Edd Rosecrans is today    Virgina said he has nurses around the clock,  his heart is very bad,  his children Aubrey & Dorthy come each night to him, if he would only repent & turn to the Lord.   Georgia has been gone for several yrs. now.   I believe Edd is 85. yrs. old,  I can’t remember.   No mail today.   No word from Mrs. Crisco,   I do wonder what’s wrong    hope for some news tomorrow.   Edd’s in Oberlin Hospital.   The letter we received from Rev. & Mrs. Swarthout was good,    but, there’s something wrong some where   she doesn’t get the healings as she should,   they seem to want things to go there way,   it would seem we work against God, at times.   It’s better to let Him have His way with us.   I’m so anxious to get up & so God has let me lay a gain with another bad cold,   I don’t want to do anything wrong & pray He keeps a tight grip on me.   6-P-m. & sun is clear & bright & warm.   Wind’s colder. 

Tue. April. 26. 1960./ Dark cloudy & it thundered & rain-ed hard    a beautiful Spring Day.    No mail & to dark to red or write   have to gues[?]’s & Keep mind on what I’m writting.   John Snyder plowed untill it began to rain.   There is vitamins in grape fruit, milk, eggs & I can’t remember the others.   Well, Mr. Payne called,  they went to Virgina & 7 of there folks came back with them & they’d no more than got in & here come another car & 2 more come in  9, beside there family of 6.     Ann hasn’t called today & it’s 3-30 & so very dark;   I’m feeling a little stronger today   I am weak.   Wish I could write.   Marchel faces Keep coming before me,   I pray God you will help them Keep him from temptation, be with him strong & help him I pray in Jesus Name, my Jesus.   It’s fogy raining nice gentle rain.   Wind cold.   

Wed. April 27. 1960/ Little cool alnight  We had

Wed. April. 27. 1960./ just a little fire to Keep the house warm.   Elbert felt sick all night,   his bowels “maybe” flu,   he’s some better to-day,   his feet paining him terrible,   he did out some washing & Ann came & brought what she had & talked a little,   Mr. Cantiberry went Penn & Allen prayed for him & he coughed up a cansor in small pieces,   now he got back home & his stomach began to pain & they called the Dr. & he said take him to Cleveland quick, he has an in-fection,   “Oh Why didn’t they call in the cristians & really pray? Why?”  I cried to God to help be-fore they could use a knife.   They have taken him to Cleveland Clinic.    Ann hadn’t heard anything this morning.   I prayed for Ann & her back & for Dian,   they thought she was getting flu, they’re better this morn.   Oh Praise God from Whom all blessings flow, Amen.   At noon Edna & Cliff & there little girl & Betty & her two boys came in to clean some the grass & weeds out of the flowers    they did a lot,   Cliff mowed the grass in yard.   Edna brought an apple pie & pt. of cream,   it sure was good.   Sun came out n ice & bright & hot,   Dr. Leidhouser came & examined me & said I was in really good condition, good strong heart & maybe I don’t need insulan any more, he said to let him know about the urin tonight & again in the morning.   Had letter card from Audrey this a.m.     I don’t know how Edd is.   I guess our company all come for today & now I’ll have to read, write & pray & God help us stay well, of all things after the rest were gone, if Howard Page didn’t come in with his brother he visited awhile   then [?] Francis was in Cleveland

Wed. April. 27. 1960./ with there daughter Shirley for a few days, they are expecting a baby & Howard & his brother Frank are batching it at Howard’s home,   he is foreman for the lumber Co.   Well he came “he said” to get the wheel chair,   they wanted it back he said,   we told him O.K. & Elbert got it & gave it to him    he has his front teeth all out,   he is quite stought    I didn’t know him   he’s quite gray   looks well & believes in God & the bible & he says those that trust & believe have the victory,  that’s so. Amen.   Now Elbert’s soakiing his feet & it’s 9-P,   Oh, Praise the Lord I’m glad I’m free, where Jesus is tis Heaven to be, on land or sea   What matter where   Where Jesus is tis Heaven there.   Oh, Praise the Lord.   A card from Audrey    she said,  hope you are not thinking what I feel you could be thinking but haven’t forgot you, but have been & I am now quite busy sewing    wish I could be free for a while to wash windows   haven’t heard from any one   were at Martha’s Easter Sun.   they have done the outside of their house over in some sort of siding   gray bottom, yellow upper part.    they’ll be seing us some day, Audrey.   That’s that;  I didn’t feel able to do any writing.

Thurs. April 28. 1960./ Haven’t taken either vitimins or insulin since last Thurs & feel better    Been a fine day & no one in or called today,    We received card from Nellie   all’s well.   I read my bible & prayed & never wrote a letter  & tonight about 8-P-M. here Mr. & Mrs. Crisco & Rea Williams & his wife came in, all Holy Ghost people came & such a good spiritual meeting as we had, Glory to God,   I been asking God to send some of His Children,   I told Elbert there was a 

Thurs. April. 28. 1960./ [?] load of strange faces coming & here they were   Mrs Crisco didn’t have much time to talk to me but said Viola’s doing good & they’er having meeting at Clyde & she’s happy & she hopes to bring her & Helen & Mayline over some day soon   The folks were here couple of hrs.   Oh, it was just wonderfull   it was as if We’d always Known each other.     Frank Babcocks birthday   he’d be 78. years old 

Fri. April. 29. 1960./ Dark cloudy morning.   No mail.   John Snyed is still plowing.   I wish we could clean up weeds north of the house    No mail again today,   people forgetting us.   Well I wrote cards to Audrey, Nellie, Frank, Hunt, Hensley Mrs Smith , Seneff, Wasin. & I’m so tired.   Still dark & no one came in but Ann called.   Now we’re going to have our supper.

Sat. April 30. 1960./ Dark day   raining this afternoon every now & again.   Wish we had some more greens   they were so good.   No letter but 4 Mercale Magezines,   they are wonderful,   I don’t know if I sent Richard Acker a subcription or not,    I forgot to write Names down.   Well Elbert called Ann but no word,   Father in law went to Detroit & hasn’t got back yet,   they manage so Ann don’t get car to use,   God knows they’re both like that.   Ann has to take more than her share   God sees & hears.   I’ve been reading Mircale booklets, they’re very interest-ing,   No mail tomorrow.   Look before dark as if we would have a tornado   they had one over in Southern part of Mich,   didn’t know if any one was hurt,   don’t look so bad now.   Praise God & thank Him.   

Sun. May. 1. 1960./ Uncle Wills Wheeler’s birthday 106 today.   He lived to be 91. yrs. old.   It a dark [?] day  Betty & [?]

Sun. May. 1. 1960/ Betty & Ann came in after church & talked about 15 mi. & said they had 91. for church this morning & they had a good service, preachers brother was there this a-m.   They wanted me to see them in there Sun. dresses & bonnets,   they looked well.   quarter to 2. p.m & Sun shining throug bright.   I thank & Praise God for ans. prayer & that the church is growing again.   Mr. Anderson was in a car wreck Sat. morn, so, I did-n’t see it wrong,   hurt his back some more, & they took him & exrayed his back again.   & it’s worse,   she didn’t say if they brought him home or not.   It seems good to see sunshine.   I received, Jan. Feb. Mar. & April Miracle Magazines Sat.   they are trully good & filled with the Holy Spirit, Praise God.   Well of all things if Mr. & Mrs. Weber didn’t come in,   they didn’t stay very long   an hr. or so. & they brought some ripe dates from Arizona,   they were so sweet & good    We had begun to think they wasn’t coming any more when they left whe said she wouldn’t promise but hoped to come again soon & now at 6.-p-m Mrs. Hensley  her husband & 4 children came in for an. hr. or so  exchanging news   & she was feeling bad   she wanted to go to church & couldn’t find the babys sweater,    she said the children were all sick with colds & the bab had to have a shot    she was so short for breath.    she said she’d try to be back one day this week.   35 degrees last night & they say 38 degrees tonight.   I was out in Kitchen & played records today. 

Mon. May 2. 1960./ Nice Day   Wind’s been strong and cool.   Elbert washed this a-m & his feet hurt him so bad    strong S. wind cloths dried good.   Got a letter from Allen & anouted cloth with comands how to do & how to use it.   Jesus please help me to obey & that we both may be happy in Thee   I thank Thee, Amen.   Well Ann hasn’t called up today.   Some one jamed into back of Mr. Anderson’s Sr. car & hurt his back some more,   I don’t know where he is,   Milton & Ann just came in & were here for & hour or so & his father is back with them & Milton is back on day work,   he fogot his smokes & was so uneasy for them he could hardly visit.   Jesus help his heart & soul turn to Thee  Thank you,   Nice for this time of yr. 35 degrees tonight.   We do need few things from store but check wont be here for a week or so yet & not much money left. 

Tue. May 3. 1960./ Beautiful Morning   Wind is cool   Elbert has the wash finished & dinner is now ready    We ate & rested little while then Betty came & her 2 boys, boys brought me dandilines for bouquets.   they’re so full of life    Well I think I’ll send for some strawberry plants Everbearing Gems,   it will be nice to have a few up untill Fall.   Anna’s washing this a-m.   Received card from Audrey   not much news   she says it’s for my weather & it Rained Sat. & Gertie did her washing Sun.   they are like that   they don’t keep the sevth Day Holy.   the little flowering almond is beautiful & the spice bush so fragrant    Betty is going to get few things for us at store.  She made it & left here at 5-p-M.

Wed. May. 4. 1960./ Been fine day   nice breeze from south, no rain & we need it.   Betty was here yesterday   got us a few grociers, but Ann didn’t even call up yesterday or today.   I read my bible & some of Allens books & got rather muddled up   I don’t know why    I don’t talk in other tongues or praise God in Spirit   He he says we can’t go to heaven if we don’t    No letters     I don’t know what’s wrong,   the weather 70 some today & 55 degrees tonigh.   Wind all died out tonight    Almond bush is beautiful & the lavender, white & double purple lilics, also.   Violets.   Myrtle & Spice bush are in bloom.   White & purple voilets & little Spring Beautys    Next week Gertie will be 72. yrs. old next Fri. 13th of May.   It’s like every things dead so quite. 

Thurs. May 5. 1960/ Well a beautiful day, partly cloudy late this after noon,   Well Betty & Ann came 1-30-p-m.  & took Elbert to town & he done his shopping,   he took his shoe for them to stretch & come back with out it,   his feet hurt him so terribly bad he can hardly get around.   Well, he got a bucket of fish   Ann took a few but Betty had tooth ach & didn’t take any   she didn’t feel like cleaning them,   Elbert cleaned catfish & cooked 3. for supper & now he’s gone to clean the perch.   He forgot to mail my letter to Allen,   I’m still trusting & believing for my healing   Betty & Ann both got double teeth  they have to have pulled & they both feel bad.   [?] picked flowers to take home.   We had supper  fish perch taste good   Elbert been tired.

Fri. May. 6. 1960./ B a nice day   sun a little this morning then getting dark & darker toward evening,   no mail.   No one came in or called.   Elbert doesn’t feel very well & his right eye is red & swollen & feels sore & he’s so tired.    I wrote 3 pages to Allen & ask for one of his books (Gods garntee to heal you.) sent $1.10 for it.   I wrote Rev. Armstrong & sent 5.00 & I wrote Mrs G. I. Armstrong at Beaulah Beach & thanked her for her gift of 1. dollar & I wrote Edna & her husband a card & thanked them for the pie & cream, & now I’m tired & Elbert’s feet are paining him   he made corn bread & fried fish for supper    Ann came & brought the wash   she’s going to town   Dian’s birthday to-morrow – she’s 13. yrs. & having a party Sat. 7.     it’s trying to rain    I hope we get some   I thank the Lord for all our many blessing.   Amen.

Sat. May. 7. 1960./ Dark & fogy  not real cold 54 Degrees lats night & 68 Degrees today.   Elbert’s eye is still swollen & his feet are so sore he can hardly stand on them.   he’s been washing & doing odds & ends.   Letter from Mrs. Clyde or Helen Green from Norwalk Memoral Hospital,   she’s able to walk & dress herself & she says she’s home sick,   she did what seems to us a very foolish trick,   she says she sold her home in Lorain   her sisters wanted her to sell it & be where they could come to her,  then one sister died & now the other one just had a stroke & died, last week,   she wishes she could change & be nearer her home,   it’s so hard & I know it might be nice if she could come & visit with us for a week or so    I don’t know a-bout that.   I got letter & receipt from Wyatt & 

Sat. May 6. [should be 7] 1960./ & we got Plain Truth booklet & Edna wrote nice letter & he’s gone back to work   It’s to dark to see to write.   Mr, & Mrs, Payne & there 4 children came in for & hr or 2,   we talked about all things going on in the world today & how thought-less & reckless the people as a whole are today    Paynes 2 brothers from Virgina are up here looking for a house & for work,   one’s a newly Wed & the other has 6 children,   the one without children got a job   the one with children none.   but they‘re are a big crowd 10 children & 6 grown ups.   I pray God will help them to draw closer to Him & that He will draw closer to them. Ann called & said Milton & his father were going to Detroit & get his money & right back   she was having a party for Dian at 6-p-m.  she’s so to tired & wished it was all over & men were back home.   It’s been raining a little slow drizzly rain.   been quite cool & we have some fire every night & it feels good, but I’ve sweat bad all day.   Some how weeks all turned round   They say 40 degrees tonight & 55 degreese tomorrow. 

Sun. May. 7. [should be 8]1960./ Dark dreary morning,  Then Betty & Bud came in & the 2 boys & spent the after-noon   Betty brought me 6 apples,   we talked a- many things, she went to Sunday School, her & the 2 boys, went home & had dinner & came over here,   Ann wanted to go to Bellevue to Rev. Gibsons Church & Bud & Milton told the women they could not go, but Ann prayed about it & I to was ask-ing God to make a way for both of them to go & Ann felt God wanted her to go & her father-in-law said to her  take my car & Milton said if you go I’m taking off right now,   she said, I’m going & he went out & went away, so Ann got into the other

Sun. May. 8. 1960./ & started for Bellevue   she only took some people that were on there way there & she follow them all the way to church,   she said the Lord give her a good blessing & there was a big crowd there & they had a wonderful meeting,   she got back home a 8-P-M & she follow-ed the same car back to Milan & then knew her way from there home,   Milton’s father said Milton had been back 3 times to see if she had got back,   he came & was so angry  he felt like killing her he said,   the three eldest child-ren saw him slap her with force & talk & swar terribly,   Ann Kept praying in her heart,   she went into her bedroom for her night clothes & he told her to get out & stay out,   she took her cloths & went & prayed all night    “now I know why I had to pray with her most of the night”  the children said they wasn’t going to see him harm her & I pray God will keep her close to Him & call loud to her & that He will put objects in Miltons way & help Ann & children & turn Milton about.   I pray Jesus for help for them, for Budd & Betty & boys, for Edna Clifford & there children  for Loty her man & children & relatives, for Payne & his wife & children & there relatives   God we all need a great deal of Thy strength & help.   I do thank & Praise Thee more than I can tell Amen

Mon. May. 9. 1960./ Dark morning we slept late. and it was a drizzling rain   we thought no one would be coming in today but after dinner Edna Hall & Patty 4. yrs. old came in & brought us a big 2 layer piece of pink cake with white frosting on it,   well it was so good we had good visit & she wiped

Mon. May 8. [should be 9]. 1960./ wiped up the floors & then helped Elbert get me in the chair,   it was queer but platform broke & they had to take chair off & Elbert took the wood seat he had made for the wheel chair & put the pieces he had the wheels & put on it & nailed them good & put chair on platform & it’s better than before   Edna pulled phone agraph out & Patty got some recards & we played some of my Hyms   it was so good to hear them again, & Patty got the records & put them on for me to play,   they went home at 4-30-p-m.   I gave Patty some nursery book & the flowers Nellie & Bonita brought Lilacs. & Elbert gave Edna some Pie Mix he got by mis-take,  she seemed pleased with it.   An & her second daughter Kathy came in at supper time & we had a good spiritual visit & some other     Milton was comed down this a.m. & I thank & Praise Thee Jesus for ans. prayer & pray Thou will cause him to turn Wholy to Thee in Jesus Name we ask. Amen.   We had prayer & Jesus touched us & we were glad we prayed for 6 or 8 persons. Amen.   They were here about 2 hours,   I pray Thou will help Ann to win in all things for Thee. 

Tue. May. 10. 1960./ Rainy morning   we slept late   Elbert’s eye is better but he had a terrible sore throat such as I have been having   mine has mostly gone & his is lots better today,   it was 1-p-m. when Elbert got dinner ready & brother Frank Bonney came in & visited an hr. or so,   he said Ruby was coming one day last week with him, then they got my card saying I had a cold & she was afraid to

Tue. May. 10. 1960./ come & today it’s to wet, but maybe the weather will get more settled by & by    Frank brought us a big package of meat of verious kinds.   He was over to see Harvey & his wife & family & he also saw his grand daughter & new baby, great great grand daughter,   they all live in same apart-ment house.   He said Bill Todd died about a week before he was here last in Feb. 1960. & we are all think-ing about Nellie going to California in an air plaine,   her heart isn’t very good,   she looks a me rather queer as if she might never see me again,  or perhaps she thinks I might not be here when she gets back.   Well We don’t know a man over by Betty’s was talking to her just before she went to get Billy from school & when she got back in 15 or 20 minutes some one ran in & said the old man was died   it was a real shock to Betty,   she couldn’t help talking about it,   but I told her God gives us our breath & takes it, just a quick, so it pays to be ready to go at any second.   Oh God help us I ask.   We can never learn all there is in the Bible to Know    Ann called while Frank was here so I didn’t get to talk to her.   Well we decided to call Eva & so we did    she’s feeling all in    said she hardly knew what to do,   she goes to the Dr. she says & gives him 3 or 4 dollars & he gives her a few pills & she don’t feel any better,    I talked a minute then she talked to Elbert & Marry Ann & she told him she thought she’d try to come over Fri.   his feet feel so bad he is-n’t able to cook fish for them,   Oh well;   No mail this a-m.   & it drizzled rain all day    Ann gave me 2 little round white glass placks to hang on the wall,    Oh, you should see all the things hanging on the wall   One of those hols ten comi-dments & other The Lords prayer,   I’m so tired   Jesus help me. 

Wed. May 11. 1960./ Another dark morning

Wed. May. 11. 1960./ Well, one of Sister Gant’s daughters wrote me a letter    I received it this a-m.  & a letter from Boys town   they want some money,   I Know they ought to have it.   It is terribly dark & cool, damp still raining a little    I’d like to read my bible.   I got one of Fred Jordon’s Missionarys papers yesterday   They are good reading & many things to think about.   It’s 12-30-P-M.    Ann thought she’d be over.   Well she came this evening.   We had quite a visit   Mr. Caniberry is home & Dr’s.say he only has 6 weeks to live,     instead of trusting the Lord, he began to take dope & now he is terrible bad,     & they didn’t go to see Mrs. Gilispie,    Milton called Jim & he said Drs. were going to exray & see what’s wrong with her inside,    Ann took my washing home   I’ll give her 2.00 for just washing it & getting it ready to hang up to dry.   she will bring it back for us to dry.   Elbert dug out the sewing machine & partly cleaned dirt off from it & together we tore a sheet into & sewed selvage edges together & hemed the out side edges & got it done & everything put away at 6-P-M.  & I had to be hoisted on bed for pan & let down again before we got the sheet all done,    We were eating supper when Ann & Milton came & before they left  Milton lifted me back on the bed & now we are going to bed.   Its rained all day & is yet.

Thurs. May. 12. 1960./ A letter from Miss Clark & 2. dollars in it   she’s feeling better but not very strong,    the woman that worked in the old Martin Store use to take her food order then bring it to her broke her ankle;  she had

Thurs. May. 12. 1960./ planed on taking a vacation but in a different way.   And Tom & Myrtle are going on in the 4 Square Church & she pitys the congeration & she ask me to pray for some woman     I think it’s one that broke her ankle & bruised it   she in the hospital.  & it’s terrible how gready most people are for money.   Well we had been wondering how she was & Elbert was thinking of stopping to see her Sat. if he could manage.   she wrote a good letter,   she’s half blind,   it’s hard for her to write,   she’s going to the Naz-erine Church,   they bought the old brick Liberary building & having services there.   I don’t feel any the worse for my sewing yesterday & we have another sheet to be turned.    Elbert called Eva & told her he couldn’t get to town.   & he had a bad sore throat,  was sorry to disapoint her, but we’d try later,.   she said she was just as well pleased, for she had some electricians working in the house,   Elbert does have a very sore throat & feels like droping on the bed each time he comes in the room,    I had it & have some yet.   The sun shone about half hr. today about 2.P.M.    I looked at the cardnal   we call them red birds,   haven’t seen Red birds yet.    America & Rushia still rangling over the plaine,   Rushia shot down, of ours,  Rushia has bomb that can kill all human life;  we hadn’t been told a-bout it untill now    Oh God, how wicked can they get.    Thought Ann would bring the wash but she didn’t,   I pray all’s well for she didn’t call.   I pray Jesus Thou will take care of all things Amen. 

Fri. May. 13. 1960./ Gertie’s birthday 72. yrs. old.    A letter from Loura Ann & Mrs. Sosack and a card from Gillespie from Norwalk Hospital,    We have a nice sun & ground covered with fog so sun must be hot,    Welbert says his cold is better    I pray Jesus .   I told Loura Ann Pa left some money in Gaerden Trust Bank in Trust for her & she’s wanting to know about it    she will have to find out about it for herself   Milton Ann

Fri. May. 13. 1960./ came in for couple hrs.   & she brought the washing back.   & we had a good visit & prayer together,   I thank Thee

Sat. May. 14, 1960./ Budd & Betty & there 2 boys & 3 of there sister’s boys came & cut the grass.   Elbert called off his trip to Lorain,    I was glad   I had a terrible time moving my bowels,   Betty helped Elbert,    I don’t like to have them do anything of that kind   there tongues waggle to much some times    I sat in the wheelchair & turned a bed sheet,   Elbert turned the treadle while I looked after the stitching,    Elbert told Ann & she had to tell it right away   & here come the two young Marchels wife & baby today & said they heard I stitched a sheet & was walking around,   Now Betty knows I had to be exposed to both there hers & Elbert’s, naked, & I wonder what we will hear about that,   I didn’t think to tell her, not to tell of it to every one, so what a disgraceful thing    & we don’t have any one to come in, not a woman to help in such a case,   hope Jesus will hold there tongues.   Budd & boys mowed the grass & went home at 15- to-1-p-m.   she’s going to get us a few groceries & be back at 5-30-p-m.    I Praise Jesus for taking care of us, for Elbert sure feels so bad,   his rupture beging to hurt him so bad Fri. & his feet about take the life about out of him.    A letter this a-m- from Sister Crisco & Soul Clinic & card from Gillespsie,   she was in Norwalk hospital, but went home Fri. morning,   Ann stopped to see her,    but she had gone home.   I’m feeling bum but thank Jesus He took care of me.    Well it’s 20-to-6-P-m.    Elbert has supper about ready,    I’m so sore   hurts me to move.   & he says I have eat.   Well we got the eating done & I laid down again & Milton & Ann came in about 8-P-M. & stayed untill 11-P-M. just talking over things & we prayed,    Ann’s nerves are bad    she going to have her teeth out Mon. May. 16. 1960 & she dreads to get them pulled & she has to have them all out.   Well we got to bed before 12-P-M.     I pray God Will take care of Elbert, his throat & feet,   Crisco having some hurt throat trouble

Sun, May. 15. 1960./ It’s a beautiful day   little S. west Breeze not cold, 42 degrees last night,    Elbert feels real bad this morning   his throat’s so sore,   I pray the Lord will heal it & I Praise Him for all our many Blessing,    Hensleys came & there 4. girls & visited quite a while,   She was telling about her brother getting a fine apartment & when the rent is up he’ll have to move    he’s out of work again & no money to pay on the car    she is discusted with them   they come & board & room on them & it takes about all they have to keep going & they did’t go to church today,   they brought me some green onions   Wyn, Virgina her husband & daughter came in for & hr or so,   he was going to Sandusky to look after work today Sun.   they brought new rags & been house cleaning   the daugter is a big girl now.     Milton & his father came & brought 1 box of cough drops & they were & other kind & didn’t seem to work   Elbert’s throat is bad & no jok but how little some people think     I pray God will help.

Mon. May 16. 1960./ Beautiful morning   I sent 3 card 1. each to Nellie Audrey & Gillespiie,    I feel to weak to even try to write.   No mail today.    I will try to write some if I can    it’s 12-noon & so terrible Dark & it’s trying to rain,   it thundered & lightened last ni-ght & poured done rain, then cleared up & moon shone clear & bright   & nice sun untill noon & begin to get hazy.    Elbert didn’t sleep “because of his throat”   all night & I couldn’t sleep knowing how bad he felt,    he is better tonight,  Praise God.   Ann had to 5 teeth out today,   face is swollen but feels O.K., under circumstances.     Betty call up.   Mr Anderson Sr. brought 1. box of cough drops over & we ask for about 8 boxes but God took care of him   I thank Thee Jesus   I did get little wrote to Miss Clark  have -now one to Audrey & one to Allen   I sent him one hundred on request & trusting God all[?]

Tue. 17. 1960. May./ Nice this a-m but cloudy & looks like tornado for several nights   sky is thick & dirty color   no one called & the Lord showed me Allen’s face twice, Mon. & we are in for a big war “religious”  I thank it’s the one the bible tells us about,   the divel is walking about roaring like a lion,   the war will be like the one with Williams Jenning’s Bryan & Clarence Darrow -row & teachers of the Godless Atheism, God help us.

Wed. 18. 1960. May/ Nice Day.  damp air.   letter from Allen about book, I sent for    I wrote letter Miss Clark & Allen & sent $100.00 & I wrote one to Edna today.   I received a long letter from Mrs. Armstrong asking for prayer,   Wish I could talk to her instead of writing  what she wants to know about.   Hawkins Church but if the preacher thats going there to help him is is as good as she says he is it wont take him loong to find out what Hawkins is .   No one came in today    Elbert called Ann & she’s feeling better.    I was out in Kitchen & I cleaned the top of the cabnet off & Elbert put clean papers on the top & wiped up dust    Well it looks lots better, throwed away some & put away some. 

Thurs. May. 19. 1960. Audrey write for 19th  So today is for Fri. 20. / God taxes ready to go/  & a letter to Edna Hall   Well, it’s a little hazy today    my bowels moved hard but Praise God they moved    I read chapter in letter to Elbert & I talked it over so we might understand it better,   Received Letter from Opal.    Johny & Marcie came in for a few minutes visit,   he had to change a tire    Elbert helped him.   & now it’s 2-30-P-M. & Elbert’s getting things ready for supper    tried to rain but didn’t,   but it poured at different times last night;  damp & cool partly cloudy today. looks like rain but went down the Lake tonight

Fri. May. 20 -no entry

Sat. May 21 1960/  Well, I wasn’t feeling good and didn’t get Thurs & Fri wrote in right places but wrote it all in one.   Milton & Ann or Betty & Ann were coming to take Elbert to town to get money order for taxes & to get groceries,    but, they haven’t come yet & it’s 3-30-P-M.   they seem rather rattle brained at times    I hope they are O.K.   I received letter from Edna   she & her folks are O.K.    Received letter from Armstrong & receipt for $5.00,   things are coming to the place where, Jesus will be coming befor all flesh is eneliated from the earth.   things are go-ing on as usual,   peace talks turning to war talks & to bombs big enough to clean of the whole contenn-ent,    Well I’ve tried to live & do as much as I knew how, as God wants us to, for His cause   Joseph Lewis” the apias” has serv ed a liable suit on A.A.Allen & Roberts & Billy Graham against the Bible & there preaching, saying the bible is a lie.   Now the christians must stand up for Christ as He stood up for God & us,   lift high our Royal Banners    He must not suffer lose.   Oh God give us that we need to do Thy Will   I thank thank Thee in Jesus Holy Name, Amen.   Nice bright sun today & a strong S. & West wind all day.   & they had & earth quake in Chillie & a terrible rain & fire burning in the ruins a few yrs. perhaps 20 yrs. 30 thousand were killed there   Rushian leader K____ has captured 2 planes of ours,   they said they think they will let the last one & the people go,   the other Rushia claim is a spy,   they are arguing over that.   The people on that mountian top have most all been taken off after another plane [?]

Sat. May. 20 [should be 21]. 1960/ the plane that tried before this last one crashed & killed them all, but the other has rescued, some of them were in bad condition    they took off a mountian to thousand ft high.     I wrote to Mrs, Armstrong a letter at Beulah Beach & received letter from Edna.   I had one from Opal the other day & I have several now to ans.    Ann called, said Milton had to work alday & overtime.   & Marcie has chicken pox & the old gent was planting   been lots of gardens had to be replanted   it’s been so cold nights.   & They are having flood in Miniso-ta    to dams broke & 6. in of rain last night.   hot sun but cool again tonight & Russia has lost her wheat crop & the End is fast closing in failure of crops fruit & grain & people will, as the bible says   starve to death & die in all maner of ways,   Help us Jesus.  Keep us Close Amen. 

[John Harnish diary entry May. 20. 1960: In the afternoon Marci & I went to see Aunt Elinor & Uncle Elbert.   They are doing alright.   She is quite thin.- was sitting on edge of bed.- talks a lot about her visions of Jesus etc.   Had a flat tire there   Home at 430.]

Sun. May. 22. 1960./ Dark & very cloudy & it not very cold but we been having a little fire.   it’s 1-30-  no one come in & I wonder about Marcie  she has chicken pox & itch    My bowels moved with out any warning after we had gone to bed so Elbert got up & cleaned up muss.   to dark to read or write,   so I’ll just have to sit & pray.   Well it rained just a little & the sun came out clear for a few minutes   then Dark again.   I have Mrs. Armstrong’s letter ready to go. 

Mon. May. 23. 1960./ Dark, cloudy morn- no worth while mail.   rained little in the night.   Dark this a-m    sun shone few hrs. today & cloudy before supper time    breeze cool before dark & is yet, 9-30-P.m.    Milton & Ann came over 4-30-   he took Elbert to town & spent most of $64.    26 over for taxes  5.00 for the phone & rest for food,   he left left tax & phone money with Berdene to pay for us.   Ann & I had prayer & spiritual talks   I thank Thee Jesus & praise Thee for all things & pray you will Keep us close to Thee.   help us Jesus I pray.

Tue. 24. 1960./ May/ A beautiful day   we ate late dinner & just finished when Edna came in with a hot apple pie & pt. of ice cream   Oh but it was good.   she baked the pie & brought it all the way from Milan   it was still hot,    the man from Try Co Gas Co. came from Lorain to fix the stove,    a woman from the office called & ask to have him call the office when he got our work done,    he called & they sent him all the way back to Castoria & he had just come from near there & he sighed & said, now he had to go all the way back,    Well it’s all in a days work.   And now they have had an earth quake that has killed hundreds of people clear to Chillie Hawaia & around all those islens & Hon-alula & Philipines & an air plain had so sort of trouble in the air & had to land & put four people in hospital    I didn’t hear what the cause was.    Edna’s daughter was married just a few months ago & going to have a baby in Aug.   & her man beat her so bad & whipper her so her legs are all black & blue,   she came home to her mother   & Edna says she hopes it wont make a fuss between her & her man    Chilly tonight going down to 58 degrees tonight    I pray Dear Heavenly Father in Jesus Name Thou will help them to come to Thee & Thou will   help them to find Peace through Thee, Amen.   I love Thee Jesus.    Edna took a feew flowers home.   No mail   only letter from Fred Jordon wanting money.

Wed. May. May 25. 1960. /Send Allen letter & money 18./ Beautiful Day 65 degrees & a nice sun  quite strong wind fresh & cool    we have a little fire.   Letter from Mrs. Bracket   she seems despoondent    I think she’s 82. yrs. old but I haven’t heard from Allen,   wish he would say he got the money I sent him   its been a week today.

Wed. May 25. 1960./ I wrote letters to Crisco & to Allen & card to Myrtle Smith & letter to Mr. & Mrs. Mound.   We received letter from Mrs. Brackett.   Wish I had the rest ans.  65 degrees tonight    Ann had several more teeth out this after noon.   No one came in today   been rather cool & Chilli had another quake & 5.000 dead & they don’t know how many more   seems to be in Ocean bed from alaska to Chilli & around some of the island & some valcanoe erupting that haven’t done so for 40 yrs. they say. 

Thurs. May, 26, 1960./ Been a nice day  Dark this morning   tried to rain at noon then brightened up & sun was nice this afternoon.   Elbert washed some pieses & they dried   he got me some patches & my bag of skirts & towels are so damp some have mildew on them   got to hang them out in the sun,   I got my night gown mosly men-ded,   have to fell down the patch half way round    Well, after supper Milton & Ann came in tonight & visited awhile,   Budd & Betty “Ann said” were going home end of this week to Vergina.   Ann had the rest of her double teeth out & Sat is going to have the front ones out,    We talked about the scripture & then had prayers & they went home   very cool tonight,    Rushia lost her Wheat crop & this country has had to plant there vegetables & gardens over.   Well no letters today.   Nellie will soon be on her way.

Fri. May. 27. 1960./ Heavy dew last night.   Mrs. Ramm called up to talk about getting my Kitchen cleaned up.   It’s been a very dark day raining fine mist every little while   sun tried to come through once or twice    4.P.M. Nellie & Bonita & babys came in    Nellie is all

Fri. May. 27. 1960./ excited   she’s most packed & is go-ing to stay with Johny & marcie tonight & take air plane at noon Sat. (tomorrow) for California   she seems real happy,   she went over & see Frank & Ruby & she went to see there Aunt Emma    She said Dr. Powel died last week.   hurt his back    Bonita has her hands full 2 babys & Geo. is so over grown he hasn’t any strength   can’t endure to do any work,   he’s even all in when he gets home from school & Nelson is there macanic & does out side work.   I pray all will be well.   I gave Bonita several bath towels & wash clothes   she looks tired out.  poor child.   Betty & Budd & boys have gone & I’m wondering how Ann is tonight.   Elbert don’t feel very good   his feet hurt him so bad,   only letter was from Wyatt,    he’s asking for more money.   I pray God helps all His Minnisters & Co. w2orkers. & gives them strength & courage I thank Thee Jesus & We will give Thee all the Glory now & forever more.   I put a ptatch on the shoulder of my night gown & sewed on a button & sewed some of the darts that was coming out & few other stitches & Elbert sewed on tapes to tie with.   & there are quite a few other things that are in need.

Sat. May, 29[should be 28], 1960/ Partly cloudy not cold, but was in the night toward morning & its 12 noon & Nellie is long on her way   they are on fast time & should be in California in about 3 1/2 hrs.     I hope she stays happy & keeps well.  No mail today.   65 degrees at 12-30-p.m. & Ann came in before I was up this morning,   she came to see what she could get to the store for us & then she came back & brought the food & only talked a few minutes    her face is swollen,   she didn’t get her front teeth out & she feels weak & shaky    her father in law took her in his car & brought her back   he is still feeling punk   that truck that run into his car hurt his back bone,  he has sued that company

Sat. May. 29. 1960./ Nellies Days.   Milton had to work today & there eldest children took care of younger ones.    John Snyder & Clayton both been working across the road & Bill’s been working his piece this morning & he cultavates his raspberries & takes some off from my dirt & I don’t know what to do about it,   but We’ll have to be doing something before long.   Sun is trying to shine at 3-p-m.   I don’t feel like writing    It thundered & lightened, rain came in heavy mist. & then hard for few minutes going down to 50 or 55 degrees tonight,   it’s quite cool tonight    my bow-els didn’t move today    I don’t feel good & last night I threw up in bed with out warning    we had to clean up the bed & pillow “I use a blan blanket for a pillow”  feathers are so terrible hot    Elbert’s feet are so bad & he’s back & legs,   Oh God I pray & trust ou will soon fix us up. 

[John Harnish diary entry Saturday May 28. 1960:   Out to the airport about 11.   Mother left for Cal. in a American Airlines 773 non-stop to Calif Los. Ang.  Had to send part of her luggage air freight.   She took off about 12.30    It will take about 8 hrs.   E.J. will pick her up. ]

Sun. May. 29.[should be 30.] 1960./ Dark & quite cool untill after-noon then the sun began to come through & at 3-30-p-m. is quite bright, N. East breeze & cool    no one called so far.   Well, I suppose Nellie is happy   she left Sat. May. 29th 1960,   & was to have supper with Ella Jane,   neither of them do much writting,   so it will be some time most likely before we hear from them,   We will calculate they are O.K.    I’ve been fasting today, usually do it Fri.   now I’m begining to feel empty.   They are having hard times in Chilli  living on the beach & in caves,   so many are homeless   lots starving.   God help people to think of those in want in [?] many ways.

Mon. May. 30. 1960./ Decoration Day & my flowers are not in bloom that should be.   Dark & rained all morning untill this 2.p. -m. & now mostly cloudy.   My bowels moved off terrible hard just as Ann & Milton came in   they sure were bad, “my bowels,”   Elbert’s not a bit well,   I’m so sorry & trusting Jesus will take care of him Oh God

Mon. May. 30. 1960./ Ann went to church morn. & evening   had 103 there.   Budd & Betty & boys ought to be home tonight    take care of them & turn them heart & soul to Thee,   I thank Thee & Praise Thee Jesus & Do help me to praise God in Spirit, Please. 

Tue. May. 31. 1960./ Well it rained during the night    was cool with a good breeze   Radio said it was going down to 52 degrees.   maybe it did.    partly cloudy today,   Elbert has done a washing  2 sheets draw sheet  4 night gowns 7 some towels & nose rages.   I thank Thee Jesus for moving my bowels this a.m.  they feel sore yet.    It may be the bottled milk don’t agree with me.   Well We had dinner & clothes most dry & Elbert’s laid down to rest a little before supper.   Received long letter from Ethel & she seem happy,   there’s a young woman she runs around with & they are 180 miles from Cape Canaveral where the send up the big rockets.   & the Buss goes right passed Her house.   she never said a word about church,   she paid a boy for mowing the lawn   took him 3 hrs.   it’s 100 by 300 foot   she waters her flowers giving them buckets of water at night,   has glads 3. ft. high.     Oh, if she’d only do-a part of that time for the Lord,   God help us.   She always was selfish & greedy like Nellie & John, he’s gone but the rest are still striving for this world’s good,   the bible says to prosper by passed experiences.   I thank Thee Jesus for show-ing that to me.   The woman Ethel rented of in Elyria, spent a week with her & gave her pair-quite & cape[?]  & she says she has a lot of fun with it.   Jesus help me to see my own mistakes & try harder for Thee,   Amen.   Ethel can look out on the lake from her window   Walter was there a short time ago & spent 2 1/2 weeks; he 

Tue. May. 31. 1960./ will retire in Jan.    he will get his social security then  can go & do,   he thinks as he pleases.   Sun is quite bright this after-noon & not anyone, only a woman getting some suberiptons for American Leagon for magazines to help buy chairs, beds & so forth.    Well God has given us the sun shine & Jesus.    It poured rain twice yes-terday & a slow drizzle between showers & harder again toward morning.   It’s now 5-p-m.   I wrote a letter to Mrs. Helen Greene to Memerial Home Norwalk   wish I had the rest done   guess I’m lazy,   I want to get off bed so bad    Ethel said it was 95 degrees there   it was 75- here & still hot here at 8-30-P-m.   I thank God in Jesus Name for all our many Blessing.

Wed. June. 1. 1960./ Beautiful morning   nice sun   cool air,   Elbert aired his bedding    now I feel sick to me stomach.   One card from Gilespie trying to crawl back to me    I’m trusting Jesus to take care of me, in all things.    No one called & no one come in.   Guess they are all getting tired of us.   I know Betty could come but she don’t & when she comes “if she does” she’ll have lots of excuses.   No letter from Allen,    I wonder,    Well, Ann called & said she & Dian wood be here to clean tomorrow so it will be some day.   Elbert’s so tired & weary tonight. 75 degrees today & 52 tonight   it’s cool now.    I wrote one letter to Mrs. Edna Betz, all I done today.

 Thurs. June. 2. 1960./ Well Ann couldn’t come   Conie is coming down with chicken pox so she couldn’t come for a few days to clean, maybe she can after a few days, I hope.    We each got a notice we are to have a raise in welfare money   I get $7.00 more & Elbert gets $2.00    Well, Ann was here from 6 till 7. P.M.   we had a nice rain   sun coming out now.   We were both sick alrighty.   I wrote to Sara Gantt today. 

Fri. June. 3. 1960./ Nice day,   it was so wet Thurs.   Elbert hung out the dress goods, my shirts & slips & petty coats & give them fresh air & sun   we opened big chest & took the contents out & put the letters & receipts in a big bag to put in trunk.  We hope tomorrow degre for tonight 68 tonight been 78 today & real hot at 5 to 7-p-m.   Phoneman came in & put new numbers on telephone & said we could call a number in California right here over our phone if we have number there,   we just dial & talk like we do here & there is only 3 on our line here   they took 7 others off & it rings better now.   No one in or called today   No mail.   Elberts feet still so bad but we got little done.  Sat. today was Martha’s birthday   she’s 48. yrs. old   We saw some fire flies June. 1. I believe. 

Sat. June 4. 1960./ Well I didn’t feel good last night   guess the cleaning was a big Job & Elbert said I was dreaming in the night & asking for a cup of hot drink,   he gave me glass of milk & it was so cold it hurt my stomach,   but, after a time I got over it,   I slept untill 11-a-m & Ann came in.   I had to eat my breakfast & Elbert got dressed for town   Ann took him to get our food supply & brought her little electric phoneagraph & her re-cords 8 or 10 for the girls to play,   she brought her eldest 2 girls, Dian & Cathy, & a neighbors girl,   they wasn’t much interested, but it nice Ann thought of it.    Bud & Betty & her 2 boys & one of there sister’s little boys came after Elbert & Ann had been gone a 1/2 hr. or so & they were so happy to get back,   the shaft let loose in back end of car & they had

Sat. June.4. 1960./ to get another car & it cost them over 1.95.00 hundred   they wished they hadn’t went, they were 100 miles from there destination, but happy none were hurt,   God they said they felt my prayers,    I ask Thou will call loud to them & save there souls. Amen   & thank you.   Well they visited & Budd cut the grass & Betty made us jello & Elbert cleaned fish & gave them 8 all cleaned for there supper & Betty looked at snap shots  & Budd looked at some of them,   he wanted to see me, when I was a girl & he did   they went home    Ann & girls went soon as they got back   she doesn’t feel very well,   she’s going Mon to have rest of her teeth out poor child    Betty said she was 27 yrs. old Mon. & they also had wedding anavarsy.    Well, they are young yet.   I pray God will Bless them   both families.    Elbert got his check this a-m.,    he seems to feel good for all the strength it took,   he talked to some one that told him Speary & Alhight died any few days apart   Speary was home sick, he was in Cleve-land.    Elbert got a food chopper today,   he spent the most of his check.   he’s sure tired,   its moonlight    was so hot all evening  seemed as if we couldn’t stand it & now it’s to cool & going to be tonight.    Well, We’ll rest. tomorrow for it the Lord’s Day.   I thank & praise Him for all our many blessings.   

Sun. June 5. 1960./ We’ll start on new phone numbers tomorrow Mon. 6,    Well, I praise God  He sent us company, Carl Wagner, Pearl Wheeler & Lillie came in about 2-P-M.   We had quite a visit    it was so good to see them,   they don’t look there ages    Pearl is about 73 & Lillie 70 & I don’t know how old Carl is.   but Elsie is one yr. older than Nellie   so, she’s about 65. yrs. old,   Nellie is 64 Feb, 6, 1960.   they brought ice cream, cake & rolls, Oh I loved to

Sun. June. 5. 1960./ [the previous sentence doesn’t seem to have an ending].   A little later Mr. & Mrs. Hensley came in with there 4 little girls,   she brought caned peaches & fresh onions & radishes & a doz oranges.   we had a good visit & she hopes to come back in the middle of this coming week.   Her brother got a job   rented an apartment for a mo.   he was still paying for a car,   well he lost his job,   he only a boy & can seem to Keep his job so now he lost his job again & then his apartment & car & went back to stay with hensleys, then he got a job & & payed on his car & got it back, but still living with Hensleys & they have a time to Keep going to.   Now we had  cream & a roll & I have sweet 2 gowns     it’s 6-30 & Elbert’s getting supper.    I found a letter I wrote to Ella Jane to Albuquerque New Mexico on May 31. 1944,  I opened it & read it,   she’s in California now, Jackson.    such a world.   Well I can’t see

Mon. June. 6. 1960./ Beautiful day very cool this a-m.   was very cold last night.   Mr. Hoffman’s grand son brought the eggs & came in & talked for 1/2 hr or so   I testified to him & tried to talk him into his church study of the bible   he has left off for other things & he said he thought he would try again.    I fond the card the Wheeler girls sent us annoucing Unkle Will Wheeler’s death,   he died Sun. Aug. 6. 1944. & was buried on Wed. the 9th. 1944.   Poor dear old Uncle,   he was 91. yrs old & buried in Elmwood cemetery where Ma & Pa & Fred Bonney & the others are,    Uncles wife & the most of the rest are buried there & Frank Babcock.   No mail of any interest this morning.   Elbert did out quite a sizeable wash then got me my breakfast & finished wash, hanging it out,   then got our dinner & is laying done resting now.   Ann went to have rest of her teeth out in San-

Mon. June. 6. 1960./ -dusky at 1-30-p-m. today    I have prayed several times for her   it is her uper & lower front teeth.   I pray God give her the strength she needed & will need from now & on & I thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for all things,   Keep us close to Thee, for ever & ever Amen.   I love Thee Jesus.   Oh help us to have time for Thee any time & all the time   Oh Jesus,   What can I do more than I am doing?   Well we had supper & no one came in & now we are getting ready for bed    Elbert washed clothes this morning,   but I hope we get the chest & trunk out tomorrow & get them aired & repacked & the corner cleaned out & some of the letters packed away.   Wish I could clean & get things in order once more.   No letters today & I didn’t write any, no ambish.   The fire flies are here & it’s so cold at night they say 40 degrees tonight.

Tue. June. 7. 1960./ Well, it’s a beautiful day   quite cool, nice sun,   A letter from Audrey this a-m.   she seems rather out of sorts,   she left off writting & went with Jean & Bill, to look at a house they have rented for $70.00 per. mo. (robery.) She’s wondering about Nellie,   she was gone a week Sat. June. 4. 1960.   she went with Jean & Bill over to see Bonita, but she wasn’t home,   Only Bonita Jr. & her boy friend were there & so Audrey did-n’t learn anything.   so Audrey said she’d try to get her by Phone.    I suppose Nellie’s having a good time looking & making new friends,    I hope she will come down to earth & find Thee & Ella Jane & the other woman also   & she’s never been a hand to write so we’ll be lucky if we hear from her.   Ann’s mother came Mon. from Virgina & a few more & she thought they would all be over here today, but, they haven’t even called    I offered to loan them a bed & rollaway cot   she wished she had called earlier & got that.

Tue. June. 7. 1960/ but now, she thought she had got them all beded down for the night,   they were coming over here about nine O’clock but it’s now 7-15-p-m & no word   we wanted to do some work here in the bed room, so we didn’t get it done,   We didn’t want to be in a muss when they come in – wind went N. East yesterday & is still there tonight & is cool 54 degrees tonight    they said it was 42 degrees last night    we believe it & believe it will be as cold tonigh, radio says it will;   Ann, her mother & her Aunt came in 15-to-8-0p-m & they were here an hr. or so    Ann want them to look at my crochet work & old time pictures.   Ann had to cancel her date with the dentist.   They went to Sandusky to look around Tue. & hope to go to Detroit.

Wed. June. 8. 1960./ Beautiful morning & day,   Elbert & I were sick again last night untill most morn.   then we did sleep a while from 4-a-m,   he got, but I slept untill most dinner,  then Edna came in & she swept while I slept, then Elbert worke me & I got up & cleaned up for dinner & she wiped up the floors & some of the cupboard doors, & we visited    she don’t look to well, so hollow eyed   she brought pie & ice cream, cream coconut pie.   then she went home 2-30-p-m. saying she had 2. other stops to make    it’s at least a 12 mile drive one way,    she sure is nice to us & Kind,   We love her. 

Thurs. June, 9, 1960./ Beautiful Day, but N. East. wind & to cool, on one came in today,   we received a card from Nellie,   she said it was a wonderful trip & we stayed with Lourabel till Wed.   we arived here 2.30-am- Thurs. am rested & O.K.   E.J. is fine, hope you are both O.K. Love Nellie.

Thurs. 9. 1960. June/  So we Know she landed safe, Praise the Lord.   I sup-pose she’ll write a card to each one    Ann called up this evening   she’s so tired   her folks went to Detroit for 2 days.   Elbert & I opened the big chest & looked after pictures & put in the moth balls & now, we have to hang out the blankets & shift things in other chest & trunk   hop we get it done tomorrow    then we will have cloth closet & little cabnet in corner & we’ll be done & I’ll be glad,    Edna wiped up the floors & washed cupboard doors   Betty was coming to paint,   I don’t know when    very cool tonight.

Fri. June. 10. 1960/ Well it was a nice sun to-day,   but a cold N. East wind    Elbert hung out the blankets we have pilled on top of the little trunk & chest to air while sun was hot    then we took every thing out of the trunk & cleaned out some wool pieces I had saved to make a rug,    I have to started out of silk rayon stocking, one is quite large   I hope to finish it yet.   I’ll have to take the old letters out & remove the stamps,   I don’t know if Nellie will mange to get them or not    she had Ella Jane take all my stamp 2 of them were worth a thousand dollars each,   I am so sorry how crooked they all were    I pray God will help those that are left.   Well I didn’t write any letters, but must get at it soon.   Very cool tonight, God I thank Thee.

Sat. June. 11. 1960./ I received a letter from Allen & a paper from Oral Roberts & co workers.   Allen got the money I sent him & I pray it will help some.   Ann didn’t [?] yesterday.   Fri. her folks were going to Detroit.

Sat. June. 11. 1960./ Well, we are still tired.   No mail today  No one come in so far today & it’s 2-30-p-m.   I haven’t ambishion to writ .   can’t see very good.   Milton & Ann came in at supper time,   he put me in the chair & I ate at the table.   Elbert felt so bad he could hardly stand on his feet & didn’t eat much    Milton put me back in bed,   they were here about an hour.   her folks were supposed to get back tonight,    Well I rested my back & am still, tired in body & Elbert feels so bad,   I been asking God to fix him up & am thanking & Praising Him,    Elbert felt little better at 12-P-m    Oh, how I thank & Praise God, for his mercy & blessings. 

Sun. June. 12. 1960./ I woke early   thanked Jesus for all our blessings.   We had 3 very heavy showers during the night & slow drizzle be-tween showers.   we slept late 10-a-m   had bite to eat & got up for a little while    Betty & boys came in at noon    Elbert had dinner & gave them some    they went home 15 to 1-p-m.   saying they’d be back Wed. morning to take Elbert to town, if he’s able to do the shopping & she is going to try to do some cleaning,   she seems to think it will be a terrible job & at there age I could have it half done while they stand around talking about it.    The neighbors are selling strawberries or trying to,   it rains every little while.   My peonys & roses are in bloom & most of the flowers,   It’s sure a very cool damp day

Mon. June. 13. 1960./ Dark night & damp.  Fine misty rain eased up about noon, but been cloudy most of the afternoon, sun tried to come out late but couldn’t seem to make it.   I received book from Allen with instructions to pray God will give me wisdom & under-standing.   I received a record for phonegraph from Fred Gordon & Elbert took my chair off the Wheel platform & put phonegraph on it

Mon, June. 13. 1960./ on platform & pulled it in here & I played the record.   I couldn’t get anything out of it,  that I could understand so he brought some hyms on my records & I played them,   seemed good to hear them but it don’t play as clear as my old one did    I hope & pray Jesus will help me to a better one    Well no one came in & no one called,   We called Payne’s but had no word from Ann to-day.   It’s 9-15-P.M.   I have a feeling somethings going to happen,   I don’t know what or how,   God help me. 

Tue. June 14. 1960./ Well it’s a rainy day, damp & cool.   The mail was a magazine from Robert’s one of the men of God & He is useing him.   Praise our Lord,   I want Him to continue useing me.   We had dinner & then Miss Clark, & Mrs, Finding came in, from Beaulah Beach & Vermilion   Mrs Finding has been wonderfully converted, healed & doiing a good work for the Lord.    I was so glad they come   I had ask Jesus to send in some one of His to talk & pray for me & us, which they did,   Oh, how I love Jesus, He’s more than life to me.   & I re-lize we may have our heads cut off, but it will be worth it to be in perfect peace with Jesus.   now the sun has come through again, 72 degrees & a brisk breeze.   I am so greatful for there company.   Ann called this a.m. said her folks left this morning & she had her teeth all out yesterday & her mother dreaded to leave, but they went this morning 7. of them   her mother & father & all of the relatives that were with them.   its now 4-30-p-m.   Mrs Finding brought 1. qt. can pickles 1 can peaches 2 cans apple sauce,   we are to return the cans & she offered to go get our groceries for us.   Thank God   & she said she’d be back soon.   I hope.

Wed. June. 15. 1960/ Beautiful Morning, nice sun  cool fresh breeze   no important mail   & no one come in    I had Elbert call Ann   her mouth is bad today & Mr. Anderson Sr. just came in she said with a brace on his neck,   He had been to Sandusky to the Dr.   a truck run in to back of his car a while a go & nearly broke his neck.    Betty was sure coming to take Elbert to the store & bring the other woman to stay with me,    she didn’t come & Milton was coming after work & he wasn’t there at 4-30-p-m.    Now I’m wondering.   No one came,   We talked to Ann & she’s rather miserable. 

Thurs. June. 16. 1960./ Beautiful morning   nice sun & stiff breeze    They had next to tornado at Detroit & round about them.    Betty came & her 2. boys & the other woman had her 2 girls,   she washed dishes & cleaned up the cupboard shelf,   & girls cut a nice bunch of roses to take home,    Betty & her boys took Elbert to Huron & he did his shopping & both he & Betty were so tired when they got back,   he got most of the order.   Betty & woman had to be back at 12-noon & they only had 15 minutes to make it home & she said Budd was on a tare today    she didn’t look as if she could take much abuse,    Did I say Ethel Snyder brought us almost a qt. of strawberries    We are having a verry poor garden yr.  to cold nights.   Very strong Wind now,  not very cool.   Ann called & is feeling better, swelling starting to leave   she feels limpsy & sort of all in,   I hope her family all do what they can to help her    she didn’t say how her father in law was, or if Milton worked over time last night,   he hadn’t come home at 4-30-p-m & he usually gets home 3-30.    Well, Mrs. Finding came in late,   we talked & prayed, & all that time it thundered lightened & poured rain,   she left a midnight   rain eased up.

Fri. June. 17. 1960./ Rainy day untill 2-30- the sun came out cool & damp & they had bad wind storms & the countrys are mostly in upheavel fighting & bombing     the end time is heare, God the people.   last night tiny bugs came through screen & there were thousands of them crawling on our faces & hands & arms & on everything.   No mail & my bowels so bad but moved at last but I still feel bad,   no one come in today.   Elbert called Ann   she went & had stitches out of her gums,   Dentist cuts gums open & scrapes & cleans & sews them together,   well, she says they feels better now    going down to 46. degrees tonight,   it’s like Fall of year.   The Chinese are blasting Formosa Iselands.   Oh God   What bad hearts & Ike 400 miles away from them.   Mrs. Finding brought us lettuce & radishes & 2 big hothouse tomatoes,   she took Miss. Mc.Govern’s address & thinks she might call on her tomorrow.   Lord help it to be alright.   

Sat. June. 18. 1960./ Nice morning,  nice sun,  cool breeze.   Elbert washed what needed washing, this a.m.    One letter, from Armstrong.   They are trying to put the religious programs off the radio,   they are like they were in the deciples time   beat them & tell them not to preach in Jesus Name.   Things are begining to come to a show down,  the end is close on our heels,   Oh, God, help us to be strong for Thee & Keep Thy Hand on us at all times,   I pray.   God helped my bowels to move Praise His Name.    Well it began to get dark at 2-P-m- & is quite dark now   to dark to read & write.   I wrote & sent 5.00 to Rev Armstrong today,   money Thats been given to me.    Elbert started to get supper & Milton & Ann came,   her mother, was hurting & Milton don’t seem to know how to behave him self & he nags her & with all her teeth out she’s weak & tired, with 5 children & 2 that should act like men,   she feels like runing away & I know how hard it is,   We talked a while

Sat. June. 18. 1960./ had coffee & doughnuts & Anna hadn’t eaten much but now she felt some better, Praise God & just as Elbert & Milton started to turn the mattress & see what was wrong with the spriings,  Mr. & Mrs. Finding came in,   they had been to Cleveland to a big dinner & some things were given to them for us, in the way of food   6. or 8. cans & they visited an hr. or so then cut some roses & left for home,   she wanted to tell me what happened Thurs night, when it rained so hard & she was here un-till 12 midnight, we prayed, while it rained & she thought it queer, that I was praying for all of God’s ministers & those of His every where, asking Him to keep them from evil & harm   some how she kept thinking how I had waited & then went on praying     there was a boat   row boat with 3 men drifting away out on the lake in the storm & rough waters that looked dark & an air plain turning there search light down on them & then all seem well & I went on talking to Jesus & as Mrs Finding went for home in her car, I ask Jesus about it all,   it seem seemed so strange & now they were coming back from Cleveland & told me what they had just learned about the airplane “at the supper & the 3 men were ministers who had lost there way back to shore from Beaulah Beach & the airplane had gotton off it’s course & turning on there search light saw the boat in trouble & called the coast Guards & circuled the place untill boat was picked up & then went on his way,    Mrs. Finding said I’ll never forget Thurs, June 6, 1960. night & the mis-terous ways Jesus worked in ans. to my prayers but takes dare of HIs own.   She called Miss Mc.Govern while in Cleveland & talked to her for me & she’s planing to come to visit me in July.[?]

Sat. June, 18. 1960./ they went home, saying they’d see me & talk to me more, later.   then Elbert got my bed made up     we visited still with Milton & Ann    & Milton picked me up & set me on the bed   Milton & Elbert went to the Kitchen & Ann & I had prayer together & Jesus sent the Po-wer & Ann felt better,   & they went home.   Oh how I love Jesus, how I’ve proved Him over & over Jesus Jesus Precious Jesus   Oh for Grace to Love Him more,   I thank & Praise Thee.   We are both tired   it’s after 1-a-m.  when we got to bed. 

Sun, June. 19. 1960./ Elbert got up shaved   took his bath,  & had his breakfast,  then I took my bath & Elbert was fixing my breakfast & Edna & her daughter came in,   the daughter expects a baby in July.   she’s only 17. yrs. old   she looks like a very young child.   Edna brought a cherry pie & ice cream   we had a nice visit,   they picked a bunch of flowers & roses & went there way,  we must pray together soon.    I thought Mr. & Mrs. Hensley would be here today,    they haven’t come yet.   but they came & we had a good visit & they brought 1. qt. of strawberries & 2 cube steaks,   they have been having a hard time in many ways   I love them but they need God in so many ways    Oh God hlep me to be stronger & do more for Thee when I talk with them & be with her parents & there children & his mother,   she lost her husband rather suddenly & she’s still sort of lost,   she hardly knows to get along without him;  Well, we were just about to eat supper, When Mr. & Mrs. Simms & there youngest daugther came in & each on having a prayer request,   he said he had repented & was trying hard again.   They were going over to Paynes.   She said she’d come & do my cleaning,   I’ve been trying to get some one to wash the wood work & windows & cupboards & doors & windows

Sun. June. 19. 1960./ We prayed & I ask God to send the power & He did,   they were all in tears & He sure sent the power through Mr. S.   I pray they look to Jesus & do His will,   they need Thee Jesus.   I thank Thee & praise Father Son & Holy Ghost now & Ever more.

Mon. June, 20, 1960./ I have a letter about wrote to Sister Willetts & One of the women who has been with her so long,   she Miss Willitts had a birthday June 17. 1960.   I don’t know how old she is, about my age I think.    One letter, from Allen,   he’s coming to Mich Detroit in July.   Hope we can go.   So terribly cold at night & N. East breeze all day quite strong.   Well I did write Miss Willitts & sent her $5.00 her birthday was 17th   I don’t seem to have my usual ambition & my eyes have been bad   can’t see so well to read or write.   Budd & Betty & boys came in just after supper & he mowed the grass all around the house,    they talked some & drank coffee & went home.   Queer world.   God help us to be all Thine Amen. 

Tue. June. 21. 1960./ Partly cloudy all day   brighten since 2.p.m.   2. letters  one from Mrs. Armstrong & one from kAudrey & I owed 1. to Audrey, so, I wrote a letter to her today,   she wont like it,   I wrote a letter on religion     she’s always crying or fussing about Gertie & the things she does & don’t do,   we all make such a lot of mistakes.   God help us.   I hope to write to Frank tomorrow & then Mrs. Brack-ett  Miss.Mc.Govern.   I hope to feel stronger soon.   it John’y Harnish Birthday today   I forgot how old he is.  

Wed. June. 22. 1960./ Was nice this a-m. but begin to thicken before noon & at noon it thundered & rained & is still thick at 1-P-M.    No worth while mail,   Elbert mailed my letter to Audrey.   Betty borrowed writting paper & envelopes of me Mon.   She is a queer sort of woman   she was coming & bring Ann & clean the Kitchen to day & neither came,   Ann just called & said she & a woman she calls Ethel started just before it started to rain & then turned back,   it sure did rain.   Ann  called at 9-30-P-m.   Elbert had 2 blankets 2 sheets & pillow slip  nightgowns & towels out & brought them in & hung them out after the shower dried them. 

Thurs. June 23, 1960./ Mostly cloudy   Little Browny is singing as if he was happy.  No mail today.  & I don’t know if any one will come in today.   I called Mrs. Crisco & they been having there troubles   said, they were all packed & coming to eat dinner & supper with us, & in come 3 car loads to eat with them,  says they are all well,   Mrs Gantt has been helping her girl to get moved over in Clyde district & Mr Crisco uses there car for going & coming to work so they have no car to use,  she said Mrs Wright says she just waiting for Jesus to take her home, & that Viola fell & broke her good arm & has to be taken care of like a child.   Give her faith & courage & strength Lord & help her.   We seldom understand, Dear Lord have mercy on us I Pray in Jesus Name, Amen.   Well, Frank & Ruby come in from Lorain for an hr. or so    We had a good visit    they brought fish, fresh peas & some deer meat,   We wont have to go to town so soon now.   They said Jim Monagon is married, a couple weeks ago.   & that Jim’s a real rough neck, arrested every little while for fighting,  such a world.   Ruby looks good, but stills has bad cough,  they left a 4-p-m.   Lookos as if it would rain again soon.   It didn’t.   Mr. Payne & his little boy came in & talked untill almost 11-p-m.   the little boy laid over on Elbert’s cot & slept,   his eye had been hurting him   one of the others kicked him & cut his eye lide, his brother, wife & 7. children are staying with him untill they can find a house,    they’ve been with him couple of months now.   I let him take the lessons to study for a min-ister,   he isn’t very good at returning thing,    I wonder if he will return it.   Ann didn’t call up today.   Wind was strong  N. East & went west & blowing hard, all night & so far today.   After all these yrs, since 1942. they brought us the handles for 

Thurs. June. 23, 1960./ the gas stove & marked them paid.   They are round & look better than the others & work good.   Queer world.   Dark & cloudy today.   A book from Allen or rather a magazine.    I had queer dream,   I seemed to be in Honalula & looking at the clear water on the sand as it rolled in & then at the castle build of coral    the top laid in cement, pink & white in the towers   it was beautiful, & when we were high up the ocean was so pretty    I don’t know where I went from there. 

Fri. June. 24. 1960./ Partly cloudy today   strong wind but not cold.   sun gets hot about 5-P-m.   Elbert’s going to cook deer meat for supper.   & it sure was good.   Wind been strong from the West a little S.    No one in today & I haven’t felt like writting,   eyes feel so bad,   I believe it was the spray.

Sat. June. 25. 1960./ Beautifull morning, strong West wind  nice sun tempture nights is & has been 52 & 46 & 55 degrees   seems to jump a lot,   been so cold at night    Frank said his corn’s knee high but he didn’t see any along the way that was that high,   things are very slow,   some of my roses got so cold they turned brown almost half way in to center    Frank brought us fresh peas.   I received a letter from Mrs. Mound,   they’ve been going places, but are to busy to call on those shut in & when home to busy painting cleaning & so forth to spend much time to write letters.   I pray God will show them the right way & many others who don’t seem to Know   Ann came in alone & spent a couple hours talking & in prayer,   she has the 4 children & the to men worse than children to contend with,   she took the car & came over here while he was sleeping, poor girl,  I Know God helped her if she cling to Him for the power went through her twice, so cling & trust & believe,   it was 10-to-10 when she left.   A cat was mewing at the back door & then come to the front door when she left it stayed on porch

Sun. June. 26. 1960./ A beautiful Day, nice sun & a light breeze, not cold.   Budd & Betty came & the boys & brought some cheeries,   it was 11-a-m- & they hadn[‘t had there breakfast   they went out looking for Budd’s coon dog    he lost him last night while hunting coon.   Betty was already to go for Ann’s girls & she & her boys were all going to church, but Budd said he was going to use the car to look for the dog so they went hunting the dog.   they took cat away,   they gave Elbert most a pk. cheeries, they had couple cups coffee & then went   Budd lost his coon dog Sat & has been hunting for him, but he don’t sound to me as if he was very anxious,   another fellow offered him 35.00 for him & he acted as if he was runing a bluff so Betty wouldn’t know he had that much money,   they are taking care of one other sisters, boys about 11 or 12 yrs. old.   she says he like to save his mon ey he earns cutting grass & doning odd jobs,  he has 9 dollars in the bank.  that’s good. 

Mon. June. 27. 1960./ Beautiful Day  south west breeze  nice sun.   Elbert has the washing done.   Mrs. Ramm called me this a.m. she said she was coming over but couldn’t get the car to go so she called,   but, we hadn’t talked but a very few minutes when some one started bobing [?] in our ears so we didn’t talk much.   Bonita came with her eldest boy George & the 2 baabies & she brought ice cream   it was good,   it’s been so hot from noon on   she said she heard quite often from her mother, but she didn’t say how she liked liked it there, only that it was so hot  90 degrees in the morning,   we’ve been having it very cool nights & hot afternoons,   Bonita had to take Nelson to some of his school doings as I understood it  to Crystle beach & she was going back to pick him up & going home & get her groceries & go home & get supper so left us.

Mon. June.27.1960./ to get her man’s supper & get him off to work & she got her hands full    Bonita Jr. has gone off to Cali.  went on a plane & is there now,    her mother wanted to get her away from some young boy here   she wants to marry him & she’s not through school untill next. yr.    I had thought for a long time things wasn’t going as they ought.    George says he’s going to stay single, God help him I pray he will    & that He will help Nelson some how    Geo. is reading & studying his bible & I wish I could help him.   she Bonita said she would try to get back again soon & she was ask-ing about Audrey & Jean, Jean & Bill were going to move Audrey said,    Bonita said they were buying the house,   they try to keep things quite & I don’t know why,    Jim has been married for some time, into a rather queer mixed up mess, to a woman with 3. children & they are not right or she is-n’t,   & the children, so they say   What a world.   I’m hoping Bonita Keeps controle over hers but she was rather fast in some ways but kept her charictor clean    I’m sorry for her   God help to show her the right way.   & if I can help show me.    Ann & Milton were here a little while to-night,   she isn’t feeling well   we prayed & the power went through her twice Sat. night & again last night, I don’t know what’s wrong

Tue. June. 28. 1960./ Nice morning clouding up at noon, partly cloudy, nice fresh breeze.   I received letter from Allen,   I can’t pray in Spirit & unless God gives it to me, what can I do?   Oh God help me soon.   Don’t seem to be anything doing today.   No one called or phoned   looks like rain tonight.   Wed.  I received anoited cloth from Allen & prayed as he said & pined it on my night gown  Help me Jesus.

Wed. June. 29. 1960./ Nice Day strong breeze partly cloudy breeze dying out tonight    Armstrong sent me anoited cloth & said I must pray over it & then lay it on my forehead & leave it on my forehead for a minute & then burn it all up    I’ve done both & believe for the healing & except it in Jesus Name & trust for Holy Ghost.   I praise Thee & thank Thee Jesus with all my heart & soul now & ever more,   had a good letter from Sister Crisco,   every one’s O.K. she said & they are hoping to come before long.   she don’t seem the same some how,  not happy, she sounds lonesome & foged out, on the phone & in her letter    Well, I thank God & pray & trust all is well with her & with us,   neither Ann nor Betty came as they said they would today.    Emeric & his boy were here a little while hunting wood chucks, but blackberry brush to thick, they can hardly get through they say

Thurs. June. 30. 1960./ Dark gloomy day.   I feel better today   Edna came & her daughter     Edna wiped & swept up floors   she brought us 1/2 of lemon pie. cream & some fish someone cleaned & gave them,     her daughter is 17. yrs. old & expecting baby soon in July. Well I hope all will be well,   I gave her 1. doilies[?] for the baby    I thank & praise God in Jesus Name for all our blessings.   Oh God I Praise Thee   Todays Mrs Wright Birthday  she’s 76. 

Thurs. June. 30. 1960./ Well, here Brother & Sister Crisco come in & her mother & brought a picknic supper, green string beans, potatoes  roasted beef & cold slaw “cold-aid drink” & banana cake.   It was swell   We talked & ate & then Betty Budd & there 2 boy & her sisters boy came in    Budd cut grass, boy cut weeds,   Betty went to store & got us a little to eat;   I thank God for all blessings   He is a wonderful Jesus,    Budd & Betty & children went home & then they put me back in bed, come near let-ing me down on the floor, but made it at last,   I got dress & stocking & slippers off, used pan & got fixed up in bed,   then Mr. Crisco & mother came in & we had prayer together,   I felt the Power but not as strong as when we take time to really pray,   It’s been a won-derful day.   they loved me & bid us good night. at 9-15-p-m.   It takes them 30. minutes to drive to Bellevue.   She took strawberries to Mrs Wright & she talked to Hellen Pittenger & to Viola   both are better,   Viola’s hand is getting so she can use it again,   she had fell & broke her arm a short time back;   it was rather cloudy all day.   Oh How I praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost, Amen.   No letters today.   I let Elbert use 5.00 of my Church money for food tonight so we are in the hole again.   

Fri. July. 1. 1960./ Cloudy untill 10-30-a-m.   Elbert hung his bedding on the line to air   then gave me my breakfast.   Sara & Gantt went me a letter by Mr. Crisco   he gave it to me,   it was a very good letter.    Well, Mrs. Glispie & a minister’s wife Mrs. Smith came in this after-noon    we had a visit   Mrs Smith read the bible & we prayed & said she hoped to come back   I felt shes all right.   [?] gave us [?]

Fri. July. 1. 1960./ gave us a few fresh green bean,   we had some for supper   they were good   she took some flowers back,   they have set a big tent in her yard & holding meetings   Mr. & Mrs. Smith are the ministers.    They are having some Power filled meetings at Clyde Ohio.   Miss Gant sent some circulars in her letter.   Mrs. Gliespie said Eva Kegan has been dead & buried a week now,   thats why I & we have been thinking about her & Marry Ann.   so much for over a week & I told Elbert my throat hurt & I wondered what I was going to cry about, now we Know,   We are sorry.  God help us to live close to Thee in Jesus Name Amen. 

Sat. July. 2.1960./ Beautiful morning   cool breeze   No important mail, but I thank & praise God   He takes care of us & I’m feeling better in my body   I pray Jesus for Elberts feet & health in general & thank Thee,   I pray Thou will give me ambition to ans. the letters that come.   Allen, Roberts, Arm-strong, Billy Grahm,  Wyatte & several others write for money, but we can only give so little.   Mrs. Gilispie & a Rev. Mrs. Smith was came in,  she said G. said she had some lessons to teach me,   they had just learned from the Bible,   she ask me who the 2 wittness-es were that were coming at the ened time,   I told her I believed it was Joshwa & Eliza,   they will be the 3 olive trees & 2 candles,   she wanted to know how long I had known  I told her a long time,    they are trying to have meetings there on her lawn,  she acts & talks as if it were a circus.   they picked a few flowers,   she said a queer thing when she first come in, that it didn’t matter how many lies were told about us.   God took care of His own   I think [?]

Sat. July 2. 1960./ I told her that on a special occasion a long time ago when she was trying to excite me over some yarns, she said she had heard, but I didn’t let that worry me, for Jesus takes care of me.   she did a lot of talking & didn’t give the other woman a chance to talk much,   she even called attension to the Kitchen ceiling,  said, Bob could have painted it & she even said he wanted to Know why she didn’t come back to see the old man & woman any more.   I ask the Mrs. Smith to call again & Mrs. G. said,  Oh she will   I’ll see to that.   God of Love & Mercy take care of me every step of my way.  Amen   she don’t worry me but I don’t care to hear all her gossip & boastings   I thank Thee Jesus for Thy loving Kindness & care. Amen. 

Sun. July. 3. 1960./ Dark morning sun came out once or twice just for very few seconds,   then got thick & dark untill 2-30-P-m. & sun is shin-ing once again & no one called or phoned so far.     I felt punk Sat. & today.   bowels on bad behavior   Well, bowels moved a plenty but, I feel tired out & then Milton, & Ann & Mr. & Mrs Hicks & baby “11. mo. old & big for her age” came in for an hr. or so.   Hicks are chrisstians   he has the Holy Ghost,   We had prayer then Ann ask for special prayer for 3 things,   I laid my hands on her & ask Jesus to touch her body for each thing,   & He did give her 3 good touches & filled her with the Spirit   it was good   Praise the Lord, Oh my soul, for all my benifits,   Glory to His Name. Amen.   We listened untill 11-P-m to sermons on Radio & I ought to have set up more in the chair & so couldn’t rest after they had all gone   but I Praise the Lord./

Mon. July.4.1960./ Decoration Day  [she means July 4] Beautiful day  nice sun & fresh breeze.  Elbert did out the washing & his poor feet hurting him so bad,    Budd, Betty & 2. boys came at 10-a-m & brought us a big piece water mellon & hot pie for dinner.   they are good hearted children.  I didn’t sleep last night so was asleep after they left[?]

Mon. July. 4. 1960./ Budd & Betty said they would be back this evening but they didn’t come, it been very cool today & is cool tonight, like Sept.  over 500 killed & drown & wounded.

Tue. July 5. 1960./ Beautiful morning nice sun, but a very cool breeze & strong,    Mrs. Hensley & her father from Virgina coal mines came in about 9-a-m   we had a good visit & I’m still wondering why we didn’t have prayer before they left.   his wife had gone to Columbus,   her daughter had a baby son & they were happy,   it’s there first grandson.     they brought another son of theres up here, he did part the driving, said he got a job on a farm near here & so his father would have to do all the driving back home & he dreaded it.   I pray God will help him, he said he told the men in the mine when they ask him What he learned while on his vacation to see his daughter & family “that he learned they didn’t have faith trust & hope in the Lord as they should,    that his daugter had taken him to visit a woman 74 yrs. old, that belonged to God, who had a smile one could never forget, who had spent 4. yrs. in bed & sitting on side of bed could do most every-thing but walk & who reads & prays & sings Hyms in Praise to the Lord & that everyone says she’s always the same, no matter the circum-stance & he thought, how much they all grumbled when they ought to be Praising the Lord    that they could get out into the sunshine & walk & do things & thank Jesus for all there many blessing    I pray they will all take the lesson as it was ment & that God will help & bless them all.   The times growing short   May God help us all.   Received card from Inez. & one from Armstrong,

Tue. July. 5. 1960./ God to read a while & then look fro Mrs. Findimes add.   I found them   I had written them on my address paper,    I wrote her a letter & Nellie a card    Mrs. Ramm called & said she has a woman to do my cleaning Thurs.   so it will be a great day.

Wed. July 6. 1960./ Beautiful morning, mailed letters & card.   Cool breeze, white dew last night.   No mail this morning & no one come in.    Elbert called Ann to tell her the girls didn’t need to come tomorrow    Betty didn’t call & a Mrs Massy is supposed to come & clean tomorrow “the Kitchen.”

Thurs. July. 7. 1960./ Beautiful Day,    I felt sick this morning, cool breeze.    the woman came & brought 2 girls “hers” & they did a small job for 5.00    they cleaned inside of upper cupboard   put clean papers on & washed the dishes & put them back & washed out side of cupboard & out side of lower part she washed wood work around the windows & windows & the doors & she never cleaned behind the wash bench & slopped where I wanted it cleaned so bad.    Well we got a little bit done,    I could have cleaned the whole Kitchen,    When I was much older than she & the two girls helping & she smoking 3 or 4 cigarets    it took them so long    I was glad when they left    Mrs Ramm came at 3-P-M. & Mr. Knowing one of the Jr. order women, she seemed like a nice woman maybe in her 30ties.   Betty her boys & Elbert went to town & did the shopping & got back just as others were leaving   been hard day for us both   well we do get taken care of  [?]

Thurs. July. 7. 1960./ Billy shut Frank’s fingers in door of car    looked as if they were cut most off,    Oh, the things children do it’s terrible,     had letter from Opal this morn.    Elbert’s all tired out when he got home today.   & he says such terrible things to me latly   I know it’s because he feels so bad & so tired.   I have a letter most done for Opal,   will try to finish it tomorrow if I can.   God help me.

Fri. July. 8. 1960./ Was a beautiful day, air a rather cool all day, hot sun    Well, I slept late, ate at noon received a letter from Sister Crisco    After dinner Sister Simas came in    baby walks good & they have her broke to ask to go to toilet & she’s a good baby.   Mrs Simms  one girl & son in law cleaned the stove & did a little cleaning the other woman didn’t do & there is a window & behind wash basin & the lower part of the cupboard to be done & the chairs & table leggs yet to do.   & bench to put new oil cloth on.   Elbert made custard for supper    Marchel took him up to Shores store & got loaf of bread,   they all had prayer & went home saying they’d try to get back soon.    God help us to do Thy Will. 

Sat. July. 9. 1960./ Ann & Milton came last eve-ning & we had quite a visit & Elbert & Milton went up for gas & came back & Milton went back & got some cream,   it tasted so good & then we had prayer & they went home.    This is a beautiful Morning & Elbert has done the washing & got it on the line,  hot sun,   there was a good breeze but seemed to have died out.   To hot for Elbert’s head.

Sat. July. 9. 1960./ I set bread   yeast cake was not very good,   its raining but so slow I pray it will be real good,   I thank Thee Jesus    No one come in today,    I finished Opals letter & hope to send note to Edna.    Betty & Budd thought they would be here this after noon but didn’t come    been a fine day.    Ernie brought the light bill yesterday    Postman left it in there box.   haven’t heard from Miss. Clark   hope she isn’t sick.   I’ll try to write her a few Lines soon    I ate supper in Kitchen with Elbert tonight.   My bowels haven’t moved today.   So I’m wondering what I’ll have to endure tonight & tomorrow. 

Sun. July. 10. 1960./ Mr & Mrs Hensley & 4 children came in this after noon     they brought us fresh green string bean,   they’re tender & sweet,   her mother & father were here to visit them & one son found a job & so his father took the resst of his family & went back home,    he was so sad & lonely for his boy did half the driving here      & now he would have to do all the driv-ing going back home & he would miss him almost as if he had lost him,     I pray Oh Lord Thou will comfort his heart in Thee day & night.   Oh, Jesus Blessed Jesus I love Thee & feel the need more & more of Thy Presence,   Help us I pray.   It been a beautiful day.  

Mon; July; 11. 1960./ Beautiful Day very cool air   hot sun.  Received note from Moura   It is a thank you  [?] Pictures I had sent to her    Elbert went

Mon. July. 11. 1960./ Went to town & did a little more shopping with Betty, Ann Stay-ed with me,    she swept the floor & we had prayer & sang hyms  Praising the Lord    Elbert couldn’t get my oilcloth but he got a birthday card & handkercheif for Mrs. Loura Wright her birthday was June 30 & she was 86. yrs. old   May God help her.    Now we have had supper & Elbert has soaked his feet & put on corn plasters & it’s 9-P-m   Rusha is trying to pick a war with U.S.A.

[Entry John Harnish Diary Tuesday July 12, 1960. Went to Lakeside to say a word about the Baldwin Wallace convocation at the Norwalk District Institute    Stopped at Aunt Elinors w/ a big watermelon.   Stopped at Uncle Frank Bonney’s for a while.   He gave us some beans & a cabbage.]

Tue.  July. 12. 1960./ Nice Day, cool breeze hot sun.   I wrote letter to Mrs. Crisco   I had hoped to write to Mrs Brackett & Miss McGovern & finish one to Mrs. Wright.       I did write one to Edna & Opal & now I have to write to Ethel & Nellie.   Johny & Marcia came in with there 3. children    they had been to Lake Side,   they N. & Girls had on some sort of what they called bath suits a cover over breasts & a little strip between there legs   Marcie had shorts    I couldn’t believe my eyes, but there they were    the eldest girl is 12. yrs. old,    I pray God will help them before it’s to late, the bible says cover the body & the ankles & forearms & fasten garment about the neck   Oh God of Love & Mercy the claim to be Christians    God says our bodys are the temples of the Holy Ghost & should be pure & a living sacrifice to God which is our reasonable duty.    bible say come out from among them but people who claim to be Christians are being wordly   Oh Jesus help them Make

Wed. July. 13. 1960./ Today Allen opens his tent meetings.    Milton Ann & the 2 gilrs came in  L.M. stayed in the car,  they had been over to the funeral parlor to see J. Ward daughter 14 yrs. old,   they the Wards have lead a wild life & no, there lay the daughter still & cold & Ann said the children had been to school together & L.M. had been with Cristine many times & she felt it might be a good thing for them to look on her cold still body & think how different life could be, when we walk with the Lord,  trust & Obey.   Milton tried to look at the evil & laugh it off, but God will be dealing with him in a severe & stern way before long & I’m trusting He will Amen.    Well it’s a dark dreary day, raining slow drizzle very hard all day.    Mrs. Hensley called to see if Elbert was going to Sandusky with her.   Mr. Helsely & children,    Elbert’s felt real sick   could hardly keep on his feet, his legs was so bad  he took anacins   the pains in knees & leg stopped but his head was so dizzy, it was as if he was drunk & then it began to ach,   I believe it was to many anacins,   he’s sleeping it off,   he looked real sick yesterday, but better today,   he did washing & it most did him,   So life goes from day to day.   Edna Hall came in at noon.   We talked a while   she went up to Shores store & got Elbert loaf of bread & 3 ice cream

Wed. July. 13. 1960./ cykles I believe she called them,   we ate part of the water-mellon Johny left us Tue.   Betty came in with 3 boys   Betty was coming to stay with me if Elbert went, so Mrs. Hensley told Betty Elbert wasn’t going, but Betty came anyway to see if she could help   We did talk things over Mrs. Hensley thought she could get a wheel chair for me    Elbert was going along to see if it was what I needed    Well Edna told me her daughter had her baby girl July 11, & they tore her rectom & mouth of womb & Edna seem to think she’d ought to be as strong as all the others, but, she wont have the strength as the others,    I told her about Audrey,   I do hope they will use judgement,  she’s like a little girl of 9. yrs. & without any more reasoning powers.   They all went to Hospital & then home 6-P-m, & oh, so dark.   I Thank & praise God ofr all things.  

Thurs. July. 14. 1960./ Dark morning fresh breeze & so cool.   I didn’t sleep last night   just dozed & so slept late this morning,   I prayed for Elbert   he felt so tired [?ly} bad,   he stumbled & nearly fell twice,  Wed.  but he’s better to-day  I received letter from Miss clark with 2. 1’s in it,  she says Harry gave her some money & said she should give me part of it, so she’s dishing it out 2. at a time once a mo.   Well I don’t understand but God does,   Praise His Name.   Ann called up no one been in.   Sun came out nice & bright little after 3-p-m.  N. East wind & cool.  & very cold.   well Mr. & Mrs. Finding came in a bout 7-P-m,   We had a nice spiritual visit & she offered me some blankets & I excepted them   we were wondering what to do about some more & God has so wonderously helped us.   He is a wonderfull Heavenly Father,   He said He would

Thurs. 14. July 1960./ supply all our needs & He does just that  Praise His Holy Name;   Oh God I thank Thee so much.  for all our blessing which are so many,  Amen   They left at 9-30-p-m.  I Praise Jesus.

Fri. 15. July/  Beautiful morning.   I slept late got up at 12 noon am fasting today.   Mr & Mrs Finding came in with a load of stove wood all cut to burn & While the men unloaded it, she came in & talked bible & the summer work at Shinrock & progress they had made,   I believe God will say they have done well.   I thank God for all who have gained in Him.   Elbert got up & did all the washing there was left to do, now     Received letters from Armstrong & Jordon & a card from Audrey & sent one to Inez & Miss. Clark,   I forgot to put stamps in for her.   Ann didn’t call or Betty today, hot sun cold wind.   We thank & praise God for all our blessings.

Sat. 15. July. 1960./ Beautiful Morn.  & real fresh breeze South west breeze.   I have set the bread & it’s raising   will seem good to have home made bread again, twice the yeast wasn’t any good, but this one foamed good & dough is active    I pray God will help it to come & be good.  1. letter come to Elbert from Dr. Arnold “about his feet”   we had written a card to him 2. mo’s. ago & made an apointment,    but, Elbert has felt to bad to go,   we should have let him Know,  but that’s the way some things go.   I pray God will bring him to do His will,   Lord help us to know what to do & how to do it,  bring in some of Thine to help.   I made 4 tins of biscuits 2. white 2. grahm   they are good.   & we are both tired.   Elbert’s having dizzy spells & so am I,   it must be our stomach, we ate some pork   it must have been to heavy, Lord help us.

Sun. July. 17. 1960./ Beautiful morn both little better   I took my bath & reading

Sun. July. 17. 1960/ my bible.   No one come in Sat. or Fri. & no one yet today    I wonder.   I wrot Loura Ann & Roberts  5.00  Sat.    have to mail them in morning     well no one come in untill evening    then Mr & Mrs. Hen-sley & 4 children came in & gave us beans & beet leaves.  for greens the one they gave us before were so tender & good,    he is out of work & her 2 brothers & sister-in-law is staying with them    the single brother pays his room & meals but the other is sort of a skin flint & they need the money    they have 4 children to feed & clothe   I gave them a tin of bread biscuits,   they are good hearted.   We just got down to visiting & children get so restless, they pick up & go,   Ann called up, said Betty & Budd had a bad fight & they havent been over for a week or so, but she & Milton might come Mon. evening,    they haven’t been over since. 

Mon. July. 18. 1960./ Tue evening,   she said.  she told Mrs. Finding    Elbert mailed the vacation land paper to Ella Jane, a letter to Loura Ann & one to Oral Robert’s with 5.00 in it.   Well, Ann just called & said they wouldn’t be here tonight,   she was talking to Mrs. Payne & she said they were coming,so, she & Milton would come Tue. evening.     Elbert feels some better, I Praise the Lord.   I mended a pr. of his socks Sat. with a hole the size of a dollar in back of each sock,   some job for my stiff old fingers, but it wasn’t bad, took me to long,   wish my fingures were more limber, but Praise Jesus I can do that well.   now must write some letters to Miss, McGovern & Mrs. Brackett   Well I got Mrs Brackett’s letter wrote,   maybe I will get hers tomorrow  “Miss. Mcgoverns”  I hope.   Been a fine day   hot sun  cool air.

Tue. July. 19. 1960./ Cloudy day, cool breeze & radio said thunder storm & none of it but lots of static.   mostly cloudy, it nice out. 

Tue. 1960. July. 19./ A card from Glispie of colum   seems at Lak Side full of 300 people & missionarys, from India.   She’s determined to get me to write to her, but she still boasting & pri[?ge?}   God Help her & hers   Well Paynes didn’t come last night.    I do pray earnestly God will help all who need him so much.   I think Elbert feels some better,   I must try to write to Ella Jane & her mother “Nellie”    I wrote the letter to Ella Jane & felt so tired.   Ann & Milton came in for & hr. or so & Betty came with them & brought the draw sheet & old sheet she turned & the oil cloth we had her get for the wash bench    I gave her 3.00    she only had 33 cents left    every thing cost so much    Milton took Elbert to store & he got the lemons & butter & little meat.    We had prayer & they took off for home,  God help us.   We had heavy shower before they came & at 9-30 to 12.

Wed. July. 20. 1960./ Beautiful morn.   partly cloudy  fresh breeze N. East & cool.   We received card from Miss Clark, saying I failed to thank her for the 2.00 she sent,   I can’t imagine I did such a thing,  she likes to fight & I do hope she wont try to pick a fight over the money   she says Harry Miller told her to give to me,   I do not understand about it.    We got nice letter from Bonita & she really has her troubles.   Well I have had a sick feeling since Mon. in my stomach    Elbert had ask Ann to call Hinman to find out what it would cost to take me to Allens Tent meeting in Mich.   I wish he hadn’t done it,   I know he wants to try to help me, but we have to be careful what we say, or do.   Well, Budd & Betty & boys came over after supper    he was going to cut the grass but mowing machine wouldn’t work so he & Elbert visited Bettey fix up soup & they said they had filled up on peaches & wouldn’t eat.   They drank coffee & ate graham biscuits    They brought us a pk of beautiful big peaches    she & boys ate peaches.  

Wed. July 20. 1960./ Well, they went home saying they’d try to come back Sat.   & Betty will try to fix wash bench & get clean cover of oil cloth on it. & clean lower part of cupboard,   I pray she will    I wrote letter to Miss Clark & thanked her for money 2.00 dollars she sent last mo. & wrote letter to Allen 5.00 in it today and one to Roberts Tue.   & one to Ella Jane & her mother.    Elbert has worked hard   cut path to cook      some thing broke wire on out side & pushed window glass out & broke screen on inside,   he found 4 baby kittens inside     he put my old rocking chair up inside & one rung was broken.  poor old chair,   it’s a very comfortable chair to sit in,   he put it in coop & locked it in, & cleaned old wood shed & put some of the wood Mr. Finding brought in it.   Now he is so terrible tired    I have to rub his back he’s so lame he can hardly move.   But we Praise God he helps us & Keeps us.

Thurs. July. 21. 1960./ Beautiful Morn. N. East breeze    2 letters this a-m. from Edna Hall & Mrs. Swarthout both good letters     Edna’s daughter 17 yrs. old & baby girl going home Tomorrow & Mrs. S. & husband drove 500 miles to see Grand Canyon,   she says it just beautiful & they enjoyed it so much & she is able & does play the Electric organ at church again;   Well, that might be O.K. but What would Jesus do?   What would He think about it.   Well, We had dinner.   Elbert ground a pork chop  add-ed 1/4 cup of milk, butter, sage, salt & peper and crackers & fried it.   Well I was out in Kitchen & had supper out there    sun hot, breeze cool looked like frozen due last night & night before.   I sent letter to Miss Clark & Allen 5.00 this a-m,   Well I have to write Miss Mc.Govern   been putting it off.

Fri. July. 22. 1960/ Beautiful morning strong West wind    tempture 89 going to 90 & threatened rain for tonight & during the night.   I patched Elbert’s B.V.D’s,   it was a hard job    I can’t see plain enough to see thread or make button hole or sew up holes.   Am out of Envelopes & stamps & all most out of paper.   3-15-p-m & no one came in. or phoned.    Received letter from Mrs. Swarthout & a good letter from Viola & a good letter from Inez.    the ones from Edna & Swacthout came Thurs.   Inez said Edd Rosecrames died last week,   Elbert said, that must be the reason we had been thinking of him & there families.   queer how they don’t even send a post card,    Wyn never let us know when Grant passed on.    Oh well, it don’t seem as if it’s right,   but maybe they like it that way    Inez been in hospital,   said it made her feel so happy to read my letter,    I do wish she would trust the Lord fully.   Oh God help them to Know Thee & not be in doubt or fear, but have that sweet Peace the Gift of God’s Love, I thank Thee.   Ann called to tell me she was O>K. & fear & doubt had gone, since her mo’s, had appeared.   Oh God,   why don’t we have faith & trust God,   He made us.   Oh Praise the Lord I’m glad I’m free, Where Jesus is thHis home to me  On land or see what matters where, where Jesus is the Heaven there.   I thank & Praise the Jesus for all thing great or small.   

Sat. July. 23. 1960./Beautiful morning, cool breeze  hot sun.   Betty was coming this after noon but it’s 3-p-m. & so hot.   A letter from Jordon & paper from Theodor H. Epp.   Back to the Bible Lincoln Nebraska Box, 233.   I use to listen on Radio each week 

Sat. July. 23. 1960./ to them heeteches use to teach bible lessons so clear,   I don’t know what station he’s on now.   Betty & her Pastor’s neighbor woman came over about 3-30-p-m  had coffee & then took kElbert’s order & went to Sandusky to do both the’re shopping & ours & ex-pect to get back here about 7-P-M.   Betty says she & Ann are planing on going to Detroit to Allen’s meets for 2 or 3 days,   but not anyone can find a way to take me,   strange world isn’t it,   the bible tells how a few men took the tile off a roof & lowered a man down before jesus & He healed them because of there faith but no one knows how to take me into the meeting, that I can be healed or Elbert    it’s surely a bad world    Ann’s father in law said he’d take her to Detroit, but not to the meeting,   People say I want whereas we should say Thous sayest the Lord,   they don’t want to help the helpless or be troubled with them.   I do pray God will help them to learn to do His will & find a joy in so doing.   Betty & her neighbor,    they got us $11.00 worth of groceries that included the meat     Elbert gave her a 10 dollar bill & when she got back I gave her 1.00, dollar,    they talked a little & went at 7-p-m, now.   Radio says there are terrible fires in Cali. & several other fires in different places,   Betty said she & Ann & children planed to go end of week to Detroit only    Milton will be all alone,   I wonder;   Hope all is well

Sun. July. 24. 1960./ Audrey’s birhday, she will be 68. yrs. old,   They had tornado in part of Detroit last night.   It’s been a beautiful day,   Paynes came over after dinner & there 4. children his brother & wife & 7. children went home Sat. morning to Virgina    she says the house seems so empty she feels lost,   she has 4. but 7. more would leave quite a vacantenze.    We had quite a visit,    Well we ate supper & then Ann & Milton came in & she & I had bible talk & prayer,    We would lall like to go to Detroit to Allen’s Tent & be cleansed & made whol in Jesus.    Help us Jesus to Know what we should do.    I pray Thou will, Amen.   Oh God Help us,    Milton & Ann came in for an hr. or so this evening & she had let Cathy go with Betty to spend evening & Budd took them all over to ________    he went to see the man he goes coon hunting with & & she didn’t know how long she’d be there so called & told Dian so Ann wouldn’t worry:    Betty wants to go to Detroit with Ann & Milton don’t want her to go. “selfish.” & I believe thats why they haven’t tried to help us find away to go.   Jesus Knows.   I know Jesus can make a way,    I’ll wait for Him.   I did-n’t get up in chair today,   they went home at dark.

 Mon. July. 25. 1960./ Beautiful morning & A letter from Miss. Clark,    she wrote quite a letter for her    said Myrtle’s mother is well & is at home again,  Ramme’s is to be married July 31st 1960   & she went to the shower that was given them.   Mrs. Fast is in Vermilion Rest home yet & always ask bout me.   May God help her.   A letter from Nellie to do for Pinky & Ella Jane & herself & Pinky [?] like …

Mon. July. 25. 1960./ I heard some one talking in front yard last night & Elbert found a little note book    it says classmate date notes on the front.   Elbert has wash-ing done ready to hang out,   Wind’s still N. East,   Elbert got wash done & dried,   Milton & Ann came & & mowed the grass,   they talked awhile & left.    Cathy got home safe last night.    I darned 2 holes a big as a dollar in each sock for Elbert & fixed the shoulder strap on his B.V.D.    I didn’t do any writing today,    I didn’t sleep  not one nape all last night, so I prayed,   Jesus is Wonderful    He came & stood by me,    I do want to get up so bad, but I want to do His Will not mine    Oh Praise the Lord    I’m glad I’m free    where Jesus is Tis heaven to be on land or sea   What matters Where Where Jesus is this Heaven there.    Oh Glory be to Jesus   I love Him more & more    He lead to green pastures right through His open door    He will never ever leave me, nor for-sake me ever more    He’s my Saviour & physician   the holy one that I odore.   Oh to be like Jesus to be like Jesus    all I ask to be like Him all through lifes journy  from earth to Glory   all I ask to be like Him.   Glory Hallelujah Amen.    Elbert’s got the new step & got it ready to put in. 

Tue. July, 25, 1960./ Beautiful morning   nice fresh breeze,   S. East, mostly cloudy & its quite warm & at last blew up a storm    wind quite strong & rained hard good shower    sun came out few times but looks as if we might get more rain,    Letter from Allen & been in a quandry  don’t seem to know what to do. 

Wed. July. 27. 1960,/ Beautiful day, very hot sun   just a little breeze.    Elbert has cut some thisles this a.m.    got dinner & at 2-30-p-m. is trying to cut a few more weeds.    Dear Lord even though she couldn’t seem to settle it in her own heart, I pray Thou wont let them cut her open but heal her Thy. Self.   I thank Thee Jesus more than I can tell    make her to understand,   she has to make up her mind,  settle the debate in her own heart,  help her Lord.     Milton came late & said he had been to Memorial hospital to see Ann,    her father-in-law took her there.   they hadn’t done anything & maybe wouldn’t for a day or. so, to me Dr’s are discusting.   Inez was cut open & not anything wrong with her,   if people would only trust the Lord,    We need real Christian fellowship    God help us I ask.   I thank Thee for all things, Amen.    We received letter from Audrey & card from nellie    a picture card of Yacht Harbor Santa Barbara Cali.   pretty bay with lots of Yachts & launcher.   Palm trees along the path.     Eian called me & talked a little   she seemed excited, but had supper ready for her dad.   she said she picked raspberries for woman across the street “she & Kathy” & she gave them all to them.   so they caned them  3. qts.   & Dian made a berry cake for supper,    I pray Jesus Thou will teach them some memerable lessons that they need so much.   it’s 3-p-m.    Milton will soon be home for supper,    I hope he calls us tonight.    Well, it’s, 9-P-M. & he still hasn’t called,    Edna & her husband came at 6-p-m.   they took her daughter & baby home Fri. & stayed 2. days & today came over here    Edna looks worn out.    We talked about going to the Allen Tent for healings,   Edna’s father & her crippled brother Richard are coming to Edna’s to visit & she hopes they can all go & Ellen

Wed. July. 27. 1960./ Elbert & I are hoping to go all so,   If we ought to go help all things to work out that way,   Oh, Jesus help us I pray    there are 4 souls & maybe more that need help be-side me.   I thank Thee & give all Glory to Thee.   Cliff went up & got a nice big watermellon   Oh but it was good.   I pray they got home safly,   he’s out of work, does repair jobs at home, on lawn mowers & cars.    Elbert is trying again to call Milton & see how Ann is.   Frank Bonney’s birthday   he’s 70. yrs. old.   The mail was the plain Truth & letter from Audrey & Card from nellie.   It’s been hot this after noon,   it rained 3 showers Tue after noon & at night 2.   I wrote letter to Edna but didn’t get it mailed & here they come    well, Milton said.  they took a test on Ann & wont Know untill tomorrow what’s wrong    he said Betty & Ethel Hicks went to see Ann tonight.   Lord help us to Keep faith with Thee, Amen. 

Thurs. July. 28. 1960./ Beautiful Day, N. East breeze    Betty called this a-m.   said she’d over in a day or 2.   Letter from Sister Crisco this a-m    they are all as well as usual,   her mother went home with some of her neighbors who were up there for a visit & Sister Crisco is lonesome now they are gone,   Oh, if some one would only take us over to Allen   God help us I pray,   they don’t know how Ann is, better or worse.   No one came in today    Elbert cut few weeds this a.m.

Fri. July. 29. 1960./ Another beautiful morning but scarsly any breeze, a very hot sun.     A letter from Wyatt,   I haven’t forgot but can’t send them the 

Fri. July. 29. 1960./ money untill I get it.   Now I received a slip with my tax blank for delincey & I have all my receipts to show I have paid up to date   Such a world of people,   I pray Lord all is well   It’s to hot to write    I have a letter partly done to Edna I’ll try to finish,   then Miss McGovern    don’t know why she don’t write.    Well it was 

Sat. July. 30/ sunshiny all morning, at noon clouded up & little more breeze    looks like rain at 20 to 5 oclock.    Yesterday, it was terribly hot & no breeze, today there is a little breeze, but hot out of the breeze.   it’s been so terrible quite out side all this week like as if everything was dead & look so threating.    I received letters from Allen, Robert’s & Loara Ann & her mother in law,   Loura thinks her mother in law has a canser or tumer,   it’s begining to pain her, God help them to come to Thee.   I mailed a letter to Miss. Mc.Govern & one to Mrs. Hall this morning.   Payne called & said they were thinking of going to Detroit to Allen end of this week,   he laughed & ask, if I was ready to go.   No one phoned or call on us today.    Elbert called Ann    Milton went to Hospital & hasn’t got home yet at 9-20-P-m    Sunny all morn. & Cloudy all after noon.   cool breeze

Sun. July. 31. 1960./ Beautiful day h-o-t sun & scarcly any breeze at all & not a call or phone call today.    Elbert called Milton last night   he called back 11-p-m.    said they gave her more blood,   they gave her some on the start & now, more    & they said she would be home Wed, Aug. 3. 1960.   I pray she will be O.K.  strong enough to endure.    I been out & back 3. times to Kitchen   it’s hard   Mr & Mrs Hensleys & 4 children were here at supper time,   they brought a cabbage head & cucumber from there garden  nice & freesh,   they left before dark -God help us

Mon. Aug. 1. 1960./ Beautiful morning   I didn’t sleep all night.   We paid taxes in May & have receipts & stub. & now they have sent another blank & this I received 28 of July with penly of 2.00    We can’t figure out what it’s for,   now I’ve got to find out if I can what it’s for & who to go to for help,   I pray God will help me.   We received letter & magsne from Allen & picture of Jesus from Jordon & 2. adds. this morning.   Jordon sent Picture of Jesus not a colord picture but crayon.   Allens letter’s good.   This is twice he has told me Jesus is interceding with God for me & to stand fast & I will win the Victory as Job did.   Oh Praise His Holy Name, I thank Thee.   Milton came at 6-P-M.   says Ann better, but he doubts if she will get home Wed.   I pray she & Milton will both use good judgement,   she’ll be weak.   Well it’s getting dark & it was real cold last night & fogy but not much fog tonight.    Elbert did out part of the washing & got it dry    his feet seem as if they would kill him,   he so tired    I pray God will in Jesus Name Convert & heal him. Amen. 

Tue. Aug. 2. 1960./ A Paper from Soul Clinic & add was all the mail.   It’s partly cloudy & quite hot   good S. west breeze.   I sent card to welfare, about the taxes.     Well, Mrs & Mrs Hensley came & they went to the Volentiers & got a wheel chair, they thought would be good for me to sit in,   We both had wished Elbert could go when they went so not to get something we can’t us,   but they brought a big ark of a chair & dirty, terribly dirty alover.   so now take it back & we hate it’s being in the house because of the dirt on it,   Oh God help us I pray,   they were only thinking of help ing us.   They are going Thurs  & I hope we get it back & Oh I hope we can do our Way &

Tue. Aug. 2. 1960./ take chair back & get our food supply.   I sent letter to Ethel & Frank.   No one else in or phoned.   

Wed, Aug. 3. 1960./ A Dark cloudy day.   No mail   Elbert washing his shirts & pants 4. or 5. pairs.    Well no callers so far.   Now Mrs. Hall came in Praise the Lord.   she brought a pie “apple” & pt. ice cream   we visited a little then she wiped up the floors, then Wyn & Virgina came in came just to visit    Well it was nice to see them again,   they gave us few tomatoes fresh ones.  Edna went, then Virgina & Wyn.   shes 85 & looks good.    Ed Rosencranse had heart trouble 81 yrs old  Geo will be 75 Aug. 16.   Ed sick.  expences cost him over 3,000 dollars,    Joyce is over to New York to Christian Youth camp.   Ann got back home today    she’s terrible weak but trying to get up & walk a little each day from now on.   God help her to be very careful.   give her the strength & courage she needs. Amen.

Weds.Thurs. Aug. 4. 1960./ We had hard shower 3-30-p-m before girls left. & it’s still cloudy & all night & all morning.   Elbert don’t feel good but he got al-ready to go to store.   Betty called & said she be here soon & she came & Brought Mrs. Proctor & her 2 girls with her,   they stayed with me untill Elbert & Betty got back 12-noon & went right away,   Elbert put dollars worth gas in her car    I let Mrs. Proctor take some Oral Roberts & Allen books   hope she reads & prospers by them & returns them.   Elbert didn’t get all he had to do done    Betty thought she’d be back Sat.   Mrs. Hensley called after they had gone to store & they were going to Sandusky “Hensleys”    she said he said he couldn’t take the chair back, but would have Volentiers call for it,   We had explained to Hensley’s we couldn’t use a big chair,   but, here they brought an ark.   We have to leave it on the porch    Elbert wanted to ggo with them so not to bring what we couldn’t use,   such a world.    Well, we had supper & Elbert isn’t satisfied,   he cut a few weeds & now he is out cutting a few more,  this is the time to cut.   It is thick & fogy at 7-p-m   my bowels didn’t move today,   I don’t feel good.

Fri. Aug. 5. 1960./TAXES./ A beaiutiful day.   My bowels did move rather hard   took my ambistion out of me,   but, I got up on edge of bed & read some bible scripture out loud to Elbert & my self.   We called Ann,   Milton talked to Elbert   she set up to long & got to tired,   I can’t see why she don’t use common sence.   Its 5-30-P-m & terrible hot; makes my head ach.   No Mail today,   but I owe so many letters & some how I just can’t seem to write   I’ll have to write to Loura Ann & get that off my hands,   I most wish I hadn’t told her by the sound of her letter she wants some one to get it & hand it to her to bad.   Well, it’s now 15 to 6-P-M. & so hot.

Sat. 6. Aug. 6. 1960./ Dark day, 2.p-m   trying to rain,   Elbert’s been cutting weeds & he feels all in.   Well taxes have penalty of 2.47,   this is second half   the last half come in May. & now the second half July 29. 1960 for  1959.   I don’t know why so close together.   I’ll send it, but will have to watch blanks in future.   got taxes & penalty ready to go with self address-ed stamped envelope as soon as Elbert can get to town.    No one came in.   sun come out couple or more times, quite cool today & no one come in today.   My check come & letter from Fred Jordon,   they want money  a thousand dollars or less if I can spare it to build a new Chapel   a memoral for His mother.   The light bill come today 1.65.   Cleared up some   not so warm tonight.

Sun, Aug. 7. 1960./ Beautiful day partly cloudy this after noon & later a shower.   Milton & Ann came about 3-p-m.   We had a good spiritual visit & prayer & I pray Lord Thou will convid her heart & help her to understand she not leav-ing  Holy on Thee,  help Jesus to cleans herself through Thee,   Oh God in Jesus Name I ask that Jesus will guide my tongue,   I thank Thee & give Thee all Praise & Glory for ever & ever, Amen.   Well, no wonder I’ve had such a queer feeling of excitment for, Brother & Sister Swarthout & Brother & Sister Webber were on there way here from Arazonia & from Sandusky,    We had a little visit & prayer,   they said God had sent them to me to talk & pray with me,   they prayed & the power went through me & I claim whatever God sent for me,   I praise Him with all my heart & soul, Glory to God Hallelujah, Amen.   It would be so good to have had time to talked longer, for the visit was short.   Well Milton & Elbert went to Shures & got butter lettuce & a mellon. & cream (ice). meat loaf.   We have been listening to sermons, over radio from 3-30-p-m. untill 11-P-m.   they are mostly good.   Well, Betty & Budd & boys, didn’t come today. 

Mon. Aug. 8. 1960./ Nice Day, partly cloudy, Betty came good Look & Lot a Love  & left Mrs Proctor & her 3 children a boy & 2 girls from Mrs Clara Proctor    & she & Elbert went to town& got the rest of food    he had forgot & she wrote on my tablet.     they were not gone long,   Clara washed up dishes & children run in & out,   I felt sick all morn,   Bowels didn’t

Mon. Aug. 8. 1960./ move untill after dinner,    I don’t feel right yet.   Mrs. Degan the Case Worker came in at 2-30-p-m, in ans. to card I sent to her & she says they are a year behind with Tax blanks,    What a world, & soon everything will be worse & Jesus will take over.   Oh Praise the Lord   he will take care of His Own.   Still partly cloudy. at 4-p-m.    Received letter from Opal   they are well   she is caning bean, pickles, peaches &. & wishes all well.   We gave Betty 27.50 to pay taxes & 50 cents to get a couple Kerchiefs for Anns birthday “Sat”    Well bowels moved off good,   Praise the Lord.   I’m shaky,   Elbert had started the washing, but went to town & left it   come back & got dinner at 1-30-p-m.   now he has got part of it done & dried   a good breeze, hot sun partly cloud.  Well it is cool & radio says cooler tonight. 

Tue. Aug. 9. 1960./ Partly cloudy.   Elbert hung out the clothes that didn’t dry Mon.   there isn’t much breeze.   Received letter from Edna’s daugh-ter   they are well, but she wishes more than anything else in the world that she was a saved soul for Jesus,   Oh God, help her to really find Thee & be con-verted & filled with the Holy Ghost I pray, Amen. 

Wed. Aug. 10. 1960./ Well. I felt bum & laid more than I set untill 2-P-M.   Betty came & so I set up again    We talked some & then she cleaned lower part of cupboard & under the sink   only took her 1 1/2 hrs.   she young & fast    I’m so glad it’s done,   now we are going to do the wash bench when she comes again & behind it on wall.     she & Budd gave us 1/2 bu peaches & tomatoes today   also, we each had toast & lunch meat & coffee & then she & boys went home 15 to 5-p-m.   she washed Elberts 2 light shirts & ironed them & brought them back & brought pillow cover for the sofa pillows back,  she ironed them   Elbert had washed them.   I had her get 2. Kercheifs for Ann & a birthday card.    I didn’t get Betty anything for her B[?ig] tax day.

Wed. Aug. 10. 1960./ taxes./ Skip Shoe brought us a hen from poultry house at 6-P-M.   We got our checks Mon. & Elbert went to Huron Tue.   paid out most all we got   gave Betty blank for taxes   she didn’t say if she had mailed it out $27.17.   it is cold tonight like early Fall & feels like rolling up in wool blanket.   Cloudy most of the day 58 degrees tonight.

Thurs. Aug. 11. 1960./ Beautiful morning cool breeze  hot sun.   2 letters today one from Miss Clark ( & one from Miss Willitts )with 2.00 in,   she says Harry Miller gave her some money & said she was to give me some of it & that’s the way she give it 2.00 at a time to me.    Well, I finished a letter to Edna & got part of one wrote to Opal & then mrs. Finding came & Miss Clark   I thanked her for the 2.00 & paid Mrs. Finding $2.95 for the large print Bible she bought & brought to me    she bought a plastic cover & gave to me & she put it on the Bible.    They started to leave  then, came back & told us about Tom Eppler having a terrible wreck on his big truck near Chapel Creek,  one car burned up & a woman in a car pined between wheel & back seat,   they had to pry her out & car cought fire & Tom put it out with his hands & the fire never burned his hands & he had fell on his head, & it had only stun-ed him,   God does miricals.   Tom’s youngest brother fell 3 stories & died   I don’t remember if it was the same day, but close anyway.   I have always believed Tom belonged to the Lord.   help him Jesus I pray & be with Mrs. Finding   she’s a loveable person

Thurs. Aug. 11. 1960./ Help Thy children Lord & help us to Know & understand   talk to me & help me to see & to Know what to do    I thank Thee Jesus.    Ann & Milton were here a little while tonight    Ann & I had prayer & Milton came in & we hugged & I kissed him & he said he would try to live right.   he’s lonesome for love & companionship with good friend, Jesus  call loud to his soul.   Jesus help me to help others, Please help m. 

Fri. Aug. 12. 1960./ Cloudy mostly    Got up a little earlier, but don’t feel so strong.   No. mail at all.   I got dressed & Elbert took me to Kitchen,   I washed & he got me sugar, shortening vanila, eggs, milk, salt & flour & rolled oats & I blended them together    We had just put one tray in oven,  When Edna & Cliff came   so he tore off old oil cloth from wash bench  pulled tacks & measured new oilcloth & tacked it back on.   Edna swept up dirt on floor,    they didn’t get floor & wall washed, we hope to get wall covered next,   they had to go home, was expecting Joyce,   Edna got called back to work for Aug 15th.   She was hoping he’d get called first,   she was so sick this morn & threw up,    she looked sick   Pray she’s O.K.   they left 15 to 5-P-m.   I thank God in Jesus Name   He takes good care ous.   they stoped at Betty’s house & she sent several pieces of pies  2, big peppers & a bag of string beans & couple tomatoes   Praise the Lord & we pray He will Bless each one of them,   they are so good to us,    I am going to give her a few cookies,    Edna helped look after baking cookies      after they left I got back to bed tired so tired

Fri. Aug. 12. 1960./ Elbert has felt so bad alday    Milton & Ann came in for a few minutes,   it’s her birthday.   she’s 31. yrs. old & the family told them to go out for supper,   so they did,   they told them not to come back untill seven oclock,   they went up to store & got us some bread, bread man has missed us twice,   Milton & Ann were going to get ice crem bring bread back to us & go home to see what they were doing at home,   Betty was to bake & trim a cake & they were to have they’re party tonight,    they were as excited as 2 children & could hardly wait to get back home to see all that had been going on.   Well I hope they had a nice time.    They are going to bury Mr. Canaberry tomorrow,   he’s the one Allen cured through the Power of God of a canser,   he coughed it up in pieces & he was so happy for a week or 2.   then let the devel tor-ment him untill he went to hospital in Cleveland & then he came home,   then, went to norwalk & back home.   & now they lay him away Sat. 13.   So dark at night.   heavy dew most white & lots of it. 

Sat. Aug. 13. 1960./ Beautiful morning,   No mail.   I have been trying to finish Opals letter.   Well I finely got letter done,    no mail today, & no one called today.   Cliff got washbench covered with new oil cloth,   it sure looks better & cleaner.    I do thank Jesus for helping us,   Edna was sick  been al morning & throwing up,   she’s going back to work Mon Aug. 15.  & she wished Cliff would go back first to work    I wonder if Joyce came home or if Edna & Cliff went to her.   Ann called & said she & Betty & Ethel, went to Canebery’s funeral   Rev. Gibson did the preaching    there were about 100 there   they laid him in Riverside cemetary   Jesus help & comfort those left.

Sun. Aug. 14. 1960./ Beautiful Day S. East breeze.   No one called or come in,   I pray the Lord has & still is Blessing the Services every where Amen.   They tell me Rev. Smith is leaving Huron Church    He says he don’t get pay enough.   Lord help us.   Ann didn’t call up today,  enjoying her leasure & freedom. 

Mon. Aug. 15. 1960./ Dark, Cloudy morning, 1. letter from Allen    It rained hard Sun. late & part of the evening   Elbert forgot to mail Opals letter.   Well maybe I can write one letter today.   I did to Mrs. Joyce Rogers, No calls or, no one come in so far today   tempture 55 degrees, tonight    So am sending 3 letters Tue.  Clark, Opal & Joyce.   I talked to Ann, she said Minister was there & visited awhile & was sorry they didn’t get to hospital to see her.   she said she was over to Ethel’s to a demastsion of cloths party & she ordered 3 B.V,D, suits for Milton some 4.50 & sun came out after dinner at times,    Elbert dried cloths   he’s so tired every night & I wish I were able to help.   Georgies Birthday 75. yrs.

Tue. Aug. 16. 1960./ Month half gone at noon & only had 3 or 4 days of hot weather & it’s partly cloudy   good fresh N. East breeze & Elbert did out the bal. of the wash.   I sweat so bad he had to take off sheet & draw sheet this a.m.    Johnn Snyder gave Elbert 2. cucumbers & few ears of corn,   they are good & we injoy them.    We are almost out of food again & 18 days befor another check   have to use some of coal money.   Received picture card of the big red wood tree,   they cut a hole in to drive clear through it is 33.3 ft in circumference & at the ground 84.8 ft. & 205 ft high & they don’t know when it was hollowed out,   & a piece of log for souvieniers   nellie & girls were over to see it,   Ella Jane, Bonita Jr. & Gladous.    Getting quite cloudy again.   Well Elbert says today is Wed. 17. so I have got Tue. & Wed all in together but I still don’t feel he is right [?]

Thurs. Aug. 18. 1960./ Sun shining, but not clear.   tax blank receipt came this morning.   No one came in or called, so far today    Elbert called Ann last evening & she did-not have much to say.   I expect Betty is helping Budd with peaches,   Ann said she saw them go passed on the truck, so they are probably hauling peaches some where,    Edna’s working & Clara Proctor has no way to come & we don’t know whats happened to Hensley’s.   Elbert has sewed end of slipper sole & top together 3. times now.   Well he mailed Sara’s letter this morn.  18th. & I don’t feel like writting, but have several letters to ans.   I did 2. letters  one to Miss Willitts & one to LourelAnn. & one to Wyatt 5.00 but I can’t put the money in the others untill I get a 10. broke,   I’m going to write one to Allen & Roberts. & Jorden & put the money in when I can,   I’ll have them ready all but that.   We got tax blank receipt today.   WEll Ann & Milton came in for & hr. or so    Milton went up for gass & we got some cream,   they were just leaving when Bonita came & George & her 2. babys ,   they did not stay long,   she’s worring,   I’m sorry & wish I could help her,   she said Joan M’s baby is sick with infection in her Kidneys, tempture 102 & up to 104.  she’s in hospital, for along time   they have given her a whole fried pork chop to eat & she eats it.   it’s to solid meat for a baby little over yr. old.   I owe Audrey letter & Mrs Swarthoute.    Well, Maybe I’ll get there by & by. not so cold tonight. 

Fri. Aug. 19. 1960./ Beautiful Day  fresh N. East Breeze    no mail, Ann called & is coming to take “or her father in law,”   Elbert to town for food at 1.P.M.   John Snyder is plowing up sweet corn patch   thats done   Mr. Anderson & Dian & Cathy came,   he took Elbert to town & the girls stayed with me,   they don’t seem to know how to visit      Men wasnt

Fri. Aug. 19. 1960./ gone long.   Elbert’s feet paining him so bad.   So now he’s soaking his feet & I’m going to try writting another letter & Elbert didn’t mail what I wrote Thurs.   I wrote 2. more,   Allen & to Jordon,   can’t send them yet untill get money    Well, I’ve been praying untill my heads dizzy,   fog a few, it seems to take the strength right out of me & I’ve been asking Jesus if I’ve done all I can do here on the bed & in the chair, if He would provide a way for me to go to the meetings at Clyde,    I couldn’t seem to go to Allen in Deteroit, Wed.   I had such an excited feel as if some-thing was about to happen,   I saw sister Gantt  Louses & Mrs. Gan’ts sister    she had a blue & white dress on sitting in a chair looking so tired,    I prayed for her   I could see her so plain,   she’s short & stout, black hair & she looked just as Jesus showee her to me & then Mrs. Gantt, her Sister & daught came,  it was just after we had finished our supper & here they brought  hot stuffed peppers, fresh corn & beans & tomatoes    Elbert had given Bonita what beans & tomatoes & was sort of regreting there loss & here mrs Gantt came with more    then he was glad,   Praise the Lord.  Oh my soul.   Well Sister Gantt said they were going to Church, but the Lord began to pull her & send her over to us & He quit pulling on her when they decided to come to us,   Oh, how happy we all were,   they talked about the wonders & power in the meetings & ask if we would go if they provided away & I said yes,   they prayed & thanked the Lord & began to plan what would have to be done,    I didn’t have things ready, didn’t know about my coat or shoes,    I can make dress & under clothes do,   but I’d need help to get ready,   my shoes are to small, feet are so swollen, & how could they get me in the car & what about my using bed pan?   Lousis said she’d be back Sat after noon to help us get on our way    we done what we could tonight & trust Jesus for the rest.

Sat. 20. 1960. Aug./ Well we got up & had bath & breakfast & began to put the things together   things we thought we’d need over night    Elbert sewed my garters on my abdominal suport & then packed needful things in bad, Elbert had, had his breakfast, he got mine & we had dinner & then Sister Mrs. Crisco, called, & ask what I was doing & I said just laying & waiting to be moved,   We were all ready to go except putting our traveling close on.   & we’ll have supper early   mrs. Crisco called, said seemed like every thing had worked wrong all morning & that at last they had got things all ready & the amblence & Loise would be here at seven 7. oclock & to be ready,   they will take me right to the Tent door & she will be there to meet us.   We had a real hard shower this after noon & now sun is out bright.    Well, I can’t write more untill I get back.   It was late 7-15-P-M. when the came with the Ambulance    We were ready to go,   it was Foos ambulance    it poured rain before they got here;   We tried, to call Ann several times but no ans.    They came in & put me on the carrier   took me out & put me in car & hit out for Clyde, took us right to the door of the tent & took me out & wheeled me right up in front & Elbert went with me   they had started to preach & after a while they called for those who needed healing & Elbert went up & he didn’t yeald, holy the devil is frighting, but I know, Jesus is able, All Glory be to God & He will win before long after he had finished with all the others he started on me,   I haven’t been able to hold my ankles straight,  but, Jesus helped me & I did stand on my feet.   they let me off a little hard & I put all mi weight on my feet, but to heavy on right

Sat. Aug. 20. 1960./ ball of right foot & it sore & swollen & pained most of time all rest of evening,    they had planed for us to stay with Mrs. Gantt,   but last minute she had a house full come in so they took us to Mrs & Mrs. Crisco’s,   we had lunch & talked & prayed & tryed to rest on some couches & floor.   I felt refreshed in my soul,   had been in Gods house for about 8. yrs.   I met so many & they seem-ed to be such nice friendly people, came & Kissed me shook hands & prayed  Gods blessing on me,   you could feel God’s power   Oh how much I love the lord   mr. Crisco’s been sick for a week or so,  his faith isn’t strong enough & maybe mine isn’t,   I don’t praise God in Spirit. 

Sun. Aug. 21. 1960./ We slept late & had late dinner   talked some & laid down & slept 2. hrs. & then got dressed & had dinner & used pan twice & started for home.   Mrs. Crisco tried to get Viola,   she was gone to a Church Camp some where,   she couldn’t get helen and I couldn’t go to Mrs. Wright’s    We got home 15 to 8-p-m    rained hard before we came but nice all the way after the rain    They got me safe home & into bed,    Elbert is so terribly tired.   I see our N. window open but he said he shut it, but he didn’t    we gave 10 to church & 7- to driver,   May God Bless them.   

Mon. Aug. 22. 1960./ Partly cloudy.   We slept untill 11-30-a.m.    we’re both so tired.   then Mrs. Payne called   she said she was so shocked when she see us come in    they took me in on the carrier in the front & Elbert set close by.   Well we talked a while over phone,   then Ann called & said, mrs. Hensley had 

Mon. Aug. 22. 1960./ been over Sun. & no one here & so they went to Ann’s & she didn’t know & Betty came to Ann’s & & they all came over & Milton said he could see it was an ambulace by the tracts they all wondered what had happened.   We tried to get Ann Fri night & 4 time Sat.  but no ans. so we had to leave at 7-P-M.  & I didn’t let them know & they said they were worried,   I’m sorry, I could have left a note on door but in all excitement getting me out, I didn’t think.    Such is life.   Well, I have talked to Mrs Payne twice & to Ann twice & they let Betty & Mrs. Hensley Know, so now everythings O.K.   I ask Elbert if he shut the north window before we left & he said yes but Jesus showed me it was open & it was when we got here & the house all locke-ed up. ha, ha.   We been a lone allday & no letter today & I didn’t write any,    Elbert’s head has felt so bad,   I pray God Will help him, to give in.   I praise God from Whom all blessing Flow amen. 

Tue. Aug. 23. 1960./ Nice Day but we slept till most noon,   No Mail.   Ann & Milton came & cut the grass & Betty & boys came    they got me up & out on the porch for 1/2 hr.  & Milton & Elbert went to store & then Milton & Ann went home    Betty & boys had sanwiches. & coffee with us,   they put me in bed be-fore they “Ann & Milton” went home.   Elbert washed this morning, he’s so tired he feels sick   I pray God of Love & Mercy Thou will hear our cry for help & help things to go Thy Way.   I Praise Thee & Honour Thee.

Wed. Aug. 24. 1960./ Partly Cloudy, hot sun, Coold strong breeze & Elbert got me in chair    then Clifford & Edna came    We had a good visit,   she went to work Mon. & is tired & they are planning on going home Fri. & he’s going to work tomorrow for 2

Wed. 24. 1960. Aug./ weeks, then he’s going to help Elbert fix heating stove, if they can.   We received card from Ethel, & letter from Nellie from Cali,    she’s coming home, expects to get here Sept 4.    Elbert did wash yesterday Tue. 22.   Betty brought us 1. Pk. tomatoes nice & ripe.   Elbert has supper ready & thank & Praise God for my healing & strength & Blessing.

Thurs. 25. Aug. 1960./ Beautiful Day, hot sun, Cool breeze No mail.   Elbert’s still so tired,   I Praise God I feel more strength   the trembling in my body has left,   there are some sore spots yet but He touched me & I’m sure they will leave.   I Praise God from whom all my blessing come Amen.   No phone calls or callers so far today.   I wrote 

Fri. Aug. 26. 1960/ to Wyn, Hensley’s, Audrey, Bonita & Wheelers today.   No mail today.   Well I’m tired & it’s cool tonight going to 53 degrees.  fogy every night.   Fri. Aug. 26. 1960 forgot to mark day & date.

Sat. Aug. 27. 1960./ We both seem to get things mixed up, to tired I reckon    I slept late, untill 10-a-m  had toast & eggs & a cup of coffee;   Ann & Milton came after dinner   he finished mowing the front yard,  cloudy but hot,   Milton took off his shirt & was so wet,     he & Elbert went to Shores & got a little food,   Mrs. Shore gave him a weeks bundle of papers, all the news we get is on the radio, so we like the papers.  Milton was going home to finish his lawn   he set me on the chair & we went to Kitchen,   Ann played Phonegraph records,   I have quite a few Hyms,   We enjoyed them   they went home 15 to 4. P.M.   There’s good N. East breeze & Mrs Hensleys coming tomorrow quit cool & cloudy

Sun. Aug. 28. 1960./ Been mostly cloudy & hot   if it wasn’t for the cool South breeze,  it hot.   Mrs. & Mr. & 4 children came in & we got half a visit   Mrs. Smith is very poorly    she gets up but is so lonely & don’t like to be left alone any more & her girl left her long enough so she cried all night    she’s 75 & feeble   I’m so sorry for her,   it is terrible to be left alone,   Wish I could help her   Mrs. Hensley goes to her as often as she can & she’s a good soul to.   John S. gave Elbert 5 tomatoes today,   looks like rain.   Elbert’s getting supper frying biscuits & hamberg.

Mon. Aug. 29, 1960./ Last night late Mr & Mrs. Payne came in & talked & visited for a while    it was 10-P-M. when they left.   This morning, Cloudy  good stiff breeze,  south mostly west.   Elbert got up late & did out the wash, didn’t have much,   he fixed my breakfast & got the mail   a nice letter from Mrs. Brackett    he mailed letter back to Roberts   I had made a mistake in add.   Put Lorain instead of Elyria.O.   Sun began to shine at noon, 2-30-P-M- close are dry.   Miracle Magazine came in mail   it’s a truly wonderful paper, a person who had lived as a girl 21. yrs. & had the passion of man & woman & had undergone all sorts of treatments  then went to A.A. Alens meetings & even though he wasn’t a Cristian ask Allen for help,   his desire was at age of 21. yrs. to be a real man,   he was convert-ed   Allen prayed,   God did the work,  He shrivel-ed femail oranges [?organs] & he became a real man    he had been married 3. yrs, & wife testified.    she knows & an aunt also testified   God is wonderful

Mon. 29. Aug. 1960./ We had 2 good heavy showers late this after noon, & now it is lots cooler & no one called or Phoned & Betty hasn’t been here for a week   Recieved letter from Mrs. Brackett   she is begining to feel old, says it makes her puff to do scarcly anything    I think she’s 86 or 89. yrs. old.   Pa would be 99 this last Jan, & Ma 103. yrs. old & Elbert is 77 last Dec. 6 1959.   I Praise Jesus for all things great or small

Tue. Aug. 30. 1960./ It’s a dark cloudy day.   I received Wyatt’s magazine & Robert’s this a-m.   No one has called today,   no, one called.Mon.   & we called Ann,   she says things are mixed up; for Milton went to work at 4-p-m- & gets home 1.-a.-m.

Wed. Aug. 31. 1960./ Last day of Aug.  & Miss McGovern & Sara didn’t come yet.   Received nice letter from Miss. Willitts,   Oh, how much I wish I could talk & pray with her   she’s in Detroit, but gave no add.   I thank God for my healings & am trusting & believing in Him for all our needs.   It’s a bright suny day & Radio says hot humid day.    My eyes have been bad, but believe some better.   I wish & pray some of God’s true Christians will come in & pray for us & to give us more strength of body, eye sight &hearing,    Oh, God, have mercy I pray.   Help us do Thy Will before it’s to late,  I pray in Jesus Holy Name, Amen.   I been to Kitchen twice today.   it’s cooler in Kitchen.  breeze about died out.   The end time is closing in the news is war Nation against nation & Kingdom against Kingdom against Kingdom.   Help us to be all Thine, soon.   No one called & no one come   I don’t know what is wrong.   God help us & Keep us Close to Thee & Deliver us from this World. 

Thurs. Sept. 1. 1960./ A Beautiful morning   nice sun South breeze, hot sun.    Elbert tried to mow, to hot.   The letter I sent to Bonita came back, said no such address & Do not remail   Well, guess we’ll be waiting but wonder, why for the add. was correct.   No other mail.  No calls from Ann or Betty,   no word from Edna or Ms. Procter.   Maybe they’re all dead.   John Snyder’s gathering corn tomatoes & such like from his garden.    Well Ann & the 4 children came in & brought the sheet & D. sheet & 3 of my gowns, she looked tired to death the night before Mr. Anderson Sr. made up his mind to go to Georgia & L.M. to go with him, so Ann helped them pack untill 1-a-m. Thurs. morning    & then Milton came home, “he’s working from 4 to-2-in-a-m.” so they talked awhile & then went & Ann & Milton laid down a while, then she got up & fed the children & got straightened up a little & Betty came & they began to can tomatos   then Betty felt so sick she went home,   Ann had to finish alone & she felt to tired   then after 8. oclock she came over here,   I don’t suppose she will rested much with L.M. & Milton both gone      Ann & father in law cleaned & painted woodwork forepart of week.   Well, Bonita’s letter I sent her came back with P.O. stamps saying, moved, don’t remail & a lot of other things on stamp.   So don’t know where Bonita is or family. 

Fri. Sept. 2. 1960./ Beautiful morning.   & I’m sick   bowels didn’t move Wed, or Thurs. untill after midnight & again 6-a-m.   I’m still sick to stomach    A letter from Armstrong telling of the times going on ,  No other mail.   I pray for Him & all the others that God will bless them & help them

Fri. Sept. 2. 1960/ they had bad storms in Cadalac & Bay City late yesterday    tore up the roofing from City buildings & houses & homes & they are in a terrible condition, a 100 ft. antena is al-so down    & wires in a bad mess,   no lights no gas or electric & no water to use in some places  8. people Killed & many injured. & heavy rains   We had quite heavy rain & strong wind, but as far as we Know, no damage,    No word from Bonita.   John Snyder is plowing another patch of corn up,   No call from Ann or Betty.   so far today

[she explains that this entry is supposed to be for Sept. 3]

The Naze-rine Minister came in after supper,   he said Elbert wanted to be baptized Sun. at Beaullah Beach,  he said Miss Clark said so, & that she had made arangements for some one to stay with me    we told him we didn’t know anything about it,   some one called him on phone & he said he’d be back some evening this coming week to see how he could help Elbert    he left in a hurry & didn’t even shake hands with him.  I wrote under Fri. for Sat, begining with the Nazerine Minister. It’s been a nice day today, Mercy

Sun. 4. Sept. 1960.  Beautiful Morn.   Nice South breeze hot hot sun untill 12-30-P-M.  getting so cloudy & no one called or come in so far.    I ate peaches toast & eggs & drank coffee, ate 1-30-P-M.   we are so low on food,   Checks didn’t come Sat.  bowels got around to moving Sat. & good.   Well Elbert ordered a little food from Shores,   we have been short on eats for about 3 weeks, now, we will owe him $2.51 untill Tue. or Wed. but we can have a bite to eat.    Was so hot had fan going & now winds North, & cool.   no one come in today   I don’t know what’s wrong.  Ann called, said she been sick since Fri.

Mon. Sept. 5. 1960./ Labor day, Cloudy this morn   Elbert washed he thought it mite not dry, but sun came out after dinner & they are drying   I read my bible [?]

Mon. Sept. 5. 1960./ & then Mrs Finding & another woman came in,   she had been over to Sandusky to see Miss Clark in Memorial Hospital, she had cator-act taken off her eye,   she’s feeling fine & Mrs. 
Finding is taking her to her home for a week & people turned to & paid all her expenses.   I’m so glad.   I know Mrs Finding will take good care of her    Oh how much we have to thank Thee for.   Jesus.   Elbert says cloths most dry.   Sun is hot & bright   Mrs. Finding came back after 6-P-M-& brought us vegetables & meat & butter & talked some   she had a Mrs. Peters with her   we all visited & then she went back   I Pray God will reward her double,   she’s a very good Sister ,   I didn’t mean to pry on her symathy, but I told her we were out of food & Elbert run in debt for some to last us untill tomorrow or Wed. & she came all the way back with food,   she’s heavy set & I know she must be tired.   Oh how much I love & praise God, Amen.

Tue. Sept. 6. 1960./ Beautiful Day I got up 9-30-a-m.   was just having my breakfast when Betty & her boys & Mrs. Proctor & her children came in,   Mrs. Proctor & her children & Billy stayed with me while Elbert & Betty & Franky went to town & good our supply of food   they wasn’t gone long.   Betty brought us pk. pears, peaches & tomatoes,   I gave her my receipt for Kecatup & Chillisauce,  she said Budd is cross   he’s tired out    they took big truck load of fruit into Cleveland this a-m.   then they had there dinner & Betty came over here.   Elbert got his check this morning

Fri. Sept. 6, 1960./ no word from Bonita or nellie & 5 days of Sept gone   been hot sun cool nights   we have had to cover up at night,    Ann called, she went to Dentist this morning,   can’t have her dentist teeth untill she has them paid for & Betty had a tooth pulled & ought to have all her lower ones out but don’t know about paying as she goes.   Elbert has something wrong with one eye it’s sore inflamed   looks bad.   I was out in Kitchen today,   Elbert payed Shore for groceries,  & he paid phone & light bills.  now we have to order gass.   he said he spent all but $18.00 out of 62.00.  3 lbs. hamberg cost 1.77 & 98 cents for 1. can fruit  1.00 for cube steaks.   Bible says the number 666 will soon be coming   we won’t be able to buy or sell & will have to starve to death.   hope for mail Wed. 

Wed. Sept. 7. 1960./ Beautiful Day. & A letter from Bonita & from Crisco & Allen,   he’s going to New York.   Elbert fell down out side tore his pants & underwear & his skin,   he feels lame & sore   I pray God will help him to,   do His Will & way    he wants to, but devil has him bound,   Oh Jesus help lose him I ask in Thy Name, Amen.   Well no one called today.   Been hot, yet a nice breeze,   we have enjoyed fruit that Betty brought us.   Well its 6 oclock & getting cloudy now   supper most ready,   I don’t know whats wrong with Ann   she’s acting very queer & more so since I went to Clyde   She ought to 

Thurs. Sept. 8. 1960./ She ought to pray more.   It’s a beautiful Day   hot sun   breeze died out at 3-30-p-m.   A letter from Edna & some add’s.  A freee free flower book a beuty   Id like to have it to look at,   but couldn’t pay for next one, so feel I shouldn’t ask for it, cost money to put them out.    Well, I mussed the bed   I couldn’t move, then move to much.   Radio said tempture 93 & Elbert says he thinks it’s 95   We just ate some of pears Betty brought, they’re so good.   Well, I called Ann & she’s having her trouble    Miltons father took a new car to Virgina & he sold it,   he got his faults teeth down there & now they called to say they will be home Sun.   L.M. has lost a week of school   Ann’s so [  ?weepy]

Fri. Sept. 9, 1960.   We got a letter from Joyce this a m   weather was so hot had 2 showers  this morn & another good one this after noon   Elbert’s back hurts him bad, but he cut a lot of goldenrode, this afternoon began to get cold & tonight it’s real cool breeze.   All I’ve done today is read my bible.

Sat. Sept. 10. 1960./ Beautiful Fall weather & Goldenrod thick all over & weeds & black-berry roots & vines as if they had been sowed broadcast, & Elbert’s been cutting tops off goldenrod so they wont go to seed.    Edna came in at noon with 1/2 gal cream & hot apple pie.   it sure tasted good.   she had some color photo picture they had take,   they were plain & clear   she swept & wiped up the floors hadn’t been done since she did it last.  {?}

Sat. 10. 1960. Sept./ she never asks what to do but gets broom & mop & pail & get it cleaned in just no time & that’s wonderful    Elbert’s feeling so bad since he fell & I know by the sound of his voice he feels all in.   I pray God will spare him long to me & help him learn to know Him better, I thank Thee Jesus.   It’s most cloudy & dark  & very cool breeze,   it’s dark   I don’t feel able to do write my writting today.   We got our checks Fri.   Elbert don’t feel so good   I’m so sorry he fell shook him so bad

Sun. Sept. 11. 1960./ We figured home place is 62. yrs. old.   Gertie was 11 yrs old when we moved there,   she’s 72. now May 13, 1960.   It’s been a fine Fall day, partly cloudy.   My bowels moved some this after noon,    Ann came in alone & visited an hour or so.   Betty hasn’t been here for some time, she’s doing wrong things again.   Well not anything doing today   we been aloone allday except for Ann.   Hurricane been bad in Porterrico & & Florida Keys   killed a 100 & 4 in Florida & we have not had a full report yet. but it’s been bad   Young Cyle is preaching at Esembly Church at Huron.   I pray God will help him make a go of it there, 

Mon. 12. Sept. 1960./ Beautiful Morning & Elbert done the washing this morn. & got it done & dried at noon & it’s begining to cloud up now & all is done & he’s so tired,    I got the pillow covers sewed on except a little space 3 ins. long & Mrs. Payne called & while I talked to her Elbert sewed rest of pillow slip,   one of there realitives who smoked & did bad things & had several things wrong with him & they thought he was going to die,   he wanted to see some of his folks & they took him   anointed him with oil prayed for him, he smoked to & the Lord Wonderfully healed him,   he don’t have any craving for {?]

Mon. Sept. 12. 1960./ he don’t want any of the things he had wanted, but he’s so happy in Jesus.  Praise the Lord, one more for Jesus, but all I can do is pray trust & believe Glory to God in the Highest  No. mail to day.   Well it’s 9.P-M. & pouring rain   Ann called said she & Kathy just got home from the Drs. & Everythings O.K. with her & the family,    Well I’m glad & pray God will in Jesus Name teach her to live closer to Him from now on. Amen.

Tue. Sept. 13. 1960./ Beautiful Fall day, partly cloudy.   good breeze.   Letter from Miss Clark with 4. bills in it & she’s better “her eye” but she’s weak.   I have ans. her letter,   she worries untill she Knows I’ve got it.  Cliff came in to fix the stove    Elbert thought he wasn’t coming & had a little fire, so he said he’d come tomorrow,    sure hope they get it fixed.   It lightened hard all right & rained heavy showers alnight & today  partly cloudy.   Betty called & said she’d be here in morning to take Elbert to town for the bal. of food.   We have to pay gass eggs & Betty & Hensleys, 18.00 all told.   my check is only 65.00    I have to save 20 for coal & 21 for church & he hates to keep track of what he spends & I have to or get in hole,   God help us I pray.   Betty said Ann was canning soup.   Well it rained & looks like we’d be getting more tonight. 54 degrees [?]

Wed. 14. Sept. 1960./ WEll, Betty & Frankie & Ann & Conie & Cliford & Patty all came today   Elbert & Betty went for 

Wed. Sept. 14. 1960./ went to town for ballance of food, he had 15.00 of his own & 65 dollars of mine, total of 80.00   food cost 35. some coal 20.00  10. gass, so, we are broke again with 3 weeks to go before another check.   Well, today’s beautiful day,   I don’t feel like writting & I wish I could go out.   The young folks all had coffee & went home;  Betty brought grapes of different kinds red, white & blue.   little letter from Loura Ann Bonney I don’t un-derstand.   Well, Elbert worked outside awhile after dinner.   then washed dishes & put food things away then rested few mintues, got supper & cut up hen   I’m so glad Cliford got the stove fixed.   it’s cold nights & mornings.    We had little water mellon after supper.   I crave for fresh fruit, & all is short this yr. & Russia is planning on some sort of war,   I believe this will be the religous war I had the vision of    I’m not sure as I had several visions & didn’t keep tab on them.   My left side feels bad,  very bad tonight.   Been nice all day, but cloudy at supper time. 

Thurs. Sept 15.  1960./ Dark dreary sort of Morning & getting darker toward evening    No mail for 2 days & I wonder.   Betty came in & cut my hair & Elbert’s after dinner   Elbert’s bowels run, him late yesterday & during the night,  The Hurricanes have been bad, more than a billion dollars worth of damage & hundreds of people killed & there’s another one now.   I must write & see if Annabel & Bob escaped & Ethel & Miss Willitt    We haven’t heard from Bonita or Nellie either.   Betty’s Frankie has been sick    Ann called today.

Fri. Sept. 16. 1960./ Partly Cloudy but nice day.    Mrs. Aker wrote us a letter & Roberts  Mrs. Finding came in for few minutes with Miss Clark & the other little woman.   Can’t remember her name   Mrs. Finding brought me a half circule, plastic to keep my hair back,   she had one on one day when she was here & I wondered if one would be good to hold my hair, so today she brought me one.White    she seems to be such a nice person Miss Clark’s eye is lots better & she walks good.   She says she’s 81 yrs. old.  they were only here a few minutes.   Mrs. Haufman sent 2 doz eggs  for 1.00 & said she’s selling her hens she don’t feel able to take care of them.   she’s getting old    Talked with Ann a little today   she got her new set of teeth today.  68 degrees tonight.   Elbert forgot the flour & we run out of bread.  

Sat. Sept. 17. 1960./ letters Mrs. Gantt Wyatt Allen & Roberts Soul Clinic & Edna   I sent letters to this morning   Cloudy Day quite dark at 4.-30-P-m.  Phone bill & add was the mail   no word from any of the folks   I wonder whats wrong with them.   Well it Sprinkled a heavy mist, but only for few minutes.   bread man came today.   I read my bible but, it’s to dark to read or write.   I did write letter to Annabel.  No one called or phoned today. 

Sun. Sept. 18. 1960./ Partly cloudy untill noon.   & now quite clear & [?] Mr & Mrs Hensley came in & there 4 children for a half hr or so, her brother’s wife had

Sun. Sept. 18. 1960/ started to get a divorse  paid 100.00 dollars on it & then went back together  give up the divorse   2. children & they haven’t any judgement, lost children  her (Mrs Hensley’s) mother, has to take shots once a week & 2 of her children, one 15 yrs. old.   Mrs. Myrtle Smith has hardening of the artries & although she walks a-round, is very poorly.    Mrs. Hensley has a broken artery in upper part of her thigh.    Oh God help all of us to live closer to Thee, Amen.   John Snyder was using tractor this morning across the road.   they don’t like us because we try to live for the Lord.   Jesus Keep us close to Thee I pray.   Marchel & Mr. Hatten came    we had a very good visit & prayer & Mr. Marchel sang 2 hyms & told us some outside news & says his wife needs more of the Lord & Mrs Simms ask for prayer   Mr. Hatten is an elderly man but he enjoys the prayer & visit & promised to come again as soon as they could.   I went out to Kitchen 7 played the phonagraph & some hyms.   then came back to bed & pan & before we were done Nellie, Bonita, her man & 2. babies came & Elbert had supper just ready, but they wouldn’t partake so we waited untill they were gone;   Glen took the limb that was two pronged & has hung in the walnut tree since the tornado in 1953, out,   I hoped it wouldn’t fall & hurt any one, but today is Sun & they did out a wash & dried it & swept & wiped up floor. 

Sun. Sept. 18. 1960./ Nellie went over to try & find Nora,   she found the place   Venesa & her man have it now,   the girl Nora adopted, she wasn’t home, but the man that took care of Nora talked to Nellie,   Nora fell splintered her hip & was only in hospital 2 weeks & died    that was in June, July or Aug,   Nellie couldn’t remember.   Van & Carry were off on vacation   nellie is real sort of distint, pa must have given her the money that Uncle harve left for her,   Pa didn’t leave Elbert’s & mine   God knows & I’m glad “He’s” the judge.   We talked to Ann & she’s so tired, she got her teeth & likes them,  she went to church,  they had 62 there & she & Betty went out & picked up 2 car loads for sunday school & church   they ought to have a buss.

Mon. Sept. 19. 1960./ Fred was 74 today/ Dark & cloudy untill 1-p-m    sun came out for 3 or 4. hrs.    Elbert washed half the clothes   they dried this afternoon   got dark 4-30-p-m. & is fogy tonight & damp,   hope for the sunshine tomorrow.   I put big patch on my dress in lower part of back of the skirt   Betty strained it apart helping Elbert get me on the canvas to put me in chair & I don’t know how the corner got tore but I got it today & button sewed on   No one in today or phoned   This is Mon so dark I can’t see to write.

Tue. Sept. 20. 1960./ Mon. Fred’s birthday  he was 74. yrs. old:  Dark very dark dreary day & a letter from Audrey    she’s happy Jean & Bill have moved closer to her, she went & made curtians for Jean,   Wendy “Jeans eldest girl” is go-ing to Kindergarden school & likes it    she didn’t even mention the other younger one   Bills got a cold   works in boots all day doing wet sanding   she washed her head & baked angel food cake   Gertie was putting jig saw puzzle together,   she done her wash Sat   it didn’t dry good.   & Audrey was looking over to old McGuire place at an old tree;  the leaves all gone, & Fall, right on to us, queer summer & Fall & she says wasn’t that a terrible thing Armond did to his father ? but she didn’t say what he done,  said Armond took her to see F. and one evening last week [?] Hospital & Armond didn’t seem to be so bad,    but, talked nice all the way there & back.   Now I have to find out what happ-ened to Frank.   We had a fire several time & a coal fire today.  Nellie & Bonita, Jean & children were here Sun.   they hadn’t been to Frank’s,   for, they ask if we had heard from any of them.   there car’s so bad they haven’t been able to use it.   Well I wonder

Wed. Sept. 21. 1960./ Dark gloomy day   I tried to write a letter to Audrey, but I didn’t get it done   I feel so bad about the thing that are said & done & because they don’t

Wed. Sept. 21. 1960./ tell us what happened & there Frank’s been in hospital about a month & we still don’t know.   We had a nice letter from Edna today. she writes a friendly newsy.  Cliff is out of work  she’s gone back to work & it’s harder work than she had before.   no one come in today,   Ann called on phone & said Mr. Andrews told her he came over here last evening, he came by his self, he seemed to enjoy talking to Elbert about hunting & guns & his visit to Virgina & that he had L.M. “Ann’s boy” with him,   he went in a car & sold it & they came back on the Buss, had a good time   he said, Ann said she might have come if she’d known he was coming.   She’s gone to Berlin Hights to Church tonight. to hear Gibson preach, she called us & ask us to pray for Mrs. Hicks she got her husband home & we all prayed & in a short time she was O.K.  Praise the Lord & Oh, how we do thank Him & Praise Him.  now & ever more:   We have had a fire in the heating stove twice since it has been cemeted & it makes a big heat now.     Well I’ve got to get cought up on my letters they are getting ahead of me.   Well Audrey says she can’t write unless she’s in the mood & I guess I’m getting that way.   I have to write to Ruby & Edna’s mother

Thurs. Sept. 22. 1960/ Well its been a fine day   south breeze warm sun,  Elbert washed half the wash,  his back is paining him so bad & he had to fix the pump,  he thinks the Proctor children must have done it & he must have rawered [?] hard to get it off the stone in bottom of the well & rolled it over    Elbert didn’t get it back in middle of well,   Cliff done good job on heating stove   it holds heat good.   We got letter from Allen this morn.   He wants pledge for 100.00   I pray God will help me to know what to do:  Payne came & helped Elbert fix pump   he had his little son with him, he’s going to Kindergarden school & likes it.   Ann called up & said they had a good meeting last night & Payne said so to.   John give Elbert a bu. of beets & told him how to cook them   Elbert is 77 & I’m 75 yrs old ha,ha,ha.  I mended my dress a night gown & have 2 more to mend.  Betty mended slits in 2 dresses & washed & ironed my rayon slip.   she hasn’t been here since last week. 

Fri. Sept. 23. 1960./ I wrote to Audrey,  Mr Swarthout & Mrs. Aker. “3 letters”   Now to Mrs Crisco  & Ruby.   partly cloudy, cool breeze.   Elbert & I looked in Chest for ma’s & my apron & Crisco bed Jackets.   We found them but I didn’t find my dress patterns & I need it   my dresses are all gowing to pieces & somethings got to be done soon    Elbert says wind damp & cool- hot sun.

Fri. Sept. 23. 1960/ Mrs. Finding & Miss Clark came in this after noon &  Mrs. Finding brought Elbert fried chicken & me potatoe salid all hot for supper   O she is so thoughtful & we do appreciate it & praise God for His Love & care of us & she was over to Cleveland & called Miss McGovern & talked to her,   Sara has been ill   she’s a lot better,   they took off a piece off one lung but she has another Christian woman with her, but didn’t say why no letters, but she is feeling fairly good & still hoping to come before weather gets bad   I think it’s so good of Mrs. Finding to call & talk to her for me.   They had been to eye Dr. & he took bandage off Miss Clarks eye,  said if she don’t strain it, it will come along O.K.   she’s staing home & has to go back, in 2 weeks to Dr. Well,   Miss Gillespie sent a letter from Mich,   said she was Evanglilizing with the woman she had here, when they had tent meetings on her place & Oh me, Oh my.   I wish she belonged holy to God    Elbert’s back & hips & legs are very bad today    he’s only done what he had to.   We looked for the aprons & dress pattern in chest & found all, but patterns.   hope I’ll find them   I need them.  my dresses are 7. or 8. yrs. old & my nightgowns 2 yrs. old & times flying, Beautiful day all day,

Sat. 24. Sept. 1960./ An other wonderfully nice day.   Edna & her daughter& baby were here this afternoon,  the baby is small but very bright & has gained 4 lbs.

Sat. Sept. 24. 1960./ Joyce says it like a live doll   she has lots of sandy hair. they brought us 2 small muskmelons.    John Snyder been plowing most of the day:   We received a nice letter from Miss. Mc.Govern   she is still having to have one eye treated & can’t see to well with the other & it costs her so much,   she sent me a dollar & 6, 4 cents stamps.   she has Sarah wit her, but she has had to be operated on & part of one lung taken off    she can’t work   pays her room & meals but she has another woman who does some work,   she was so glad Mrs. Finding called & talked to her & she still wants to come to me & talk to me & how much I wish she could    May God bless & keep her   she’s 85 or so & won’t be here much longer.    I praise & thank THee for her love to me.   help me to write her soon,   I thank & praise Thee Jesus.   I got a letter from Jordon,   he didn’t say anything about the five I sent him but want 50.00 for television & Allen wants 100.00 for same & we only have so little   we saved for the taxes insurance, coal gas, phone & light & milk, eggs & bread,   God help me to Know what to do.    I pray.   I wrote letter to Frank & card to Nellie & mailed them today. hoping. 

Sun. Sept. 25. 1960./ Beautiful Day & not a soul come or phoned & Elbert says all the good christians    well God see & hears & knows how good they are & how they like to be free to go & enjoy them selves.   We have [?] the day & the quite with God.   I pray God will [?]

Sun. Sept. 25. 1960./ to teach them His ways & His will & have mercy on them by & by.   We don’t know anything more about Frank & Ruby  No one come today,   God have mercy on there souls,   We   in Jesus Name, Amen.   I suppose some of them will go to church tonight   Will you convict there souls before it’s tolate?   John worked in his field today,   the Lords day,  they don’t read the Bible or Keep God comandments & wonder Why they don’t prosper.   I was in the Kitchen toda in chair,   & Elbert turned the mattress & fix up the bed again.  

Mon. Sept. 26. 1960./ Well, I got up late & its a beautiful Fall day   I had a cup of coffee after I got washed & brushed & Low & behold Mrs. Crisco at the door   she & Samy had come to Sandusky,  he was looking for a job, barbering, sophe came with him & on over here,   Oh, we sure had a good visit & prayer  & she gave us angle food cake & big piece of blg-na & Sammy talked with Elbert & picked Chinese red lanterns a small branch white cedar with little brown cones all over it. to take home.   Sammy come in & talked some,   he wants to work & feels so uneasy.   They are all O.K. over in Bellevue Ohio   Oh God thou art so good to us in so many ways.   I thank & Praise Thee & give Thee all the Glory now & ever more   Well it’s got real cloudy & looks like rain    I got letter from allen   have ans. it & am trusting & believing all will be as Jesus sees  But I started a letter to Miss Mc.Govern,  to dark so have to finish it tomorrow,   got Ellen’s letter ready to go with the 100 in it  Praise the Lord. 

Tue. Sept. 27. 1960./ Another dark day  sun shine out after dinner for awhile   Elbert did most of the washing & got it most dry  some damp. [?] getting supper now.

Tue. Sept. 27. 1960./ Cloudy morning   only a little sun.  A card from Inez Hunt, said she’s leaving a 9 o’clock N.Y.C. train she  her son-in-laws mother fro colorado to see there grand children   they are calling for them & to see her daughter & son in law   it was so nice of Inez to write  does better by us than our own sisters, I wonder why Audrey or Nellie don’t write or call us up & let us know about Frank   Hope we here tomorrow.   May God help us.  No one come or called until just now   one of the women from womens Junior womens league is coming  called to say she’s coming to bring me flowers.

Wed. Sept. 28. 1960./ Beautiful afternoon & one visiter  she called & said she had a few flowers she would like to bring me    so I ask her to come,   I can’t remember her name   she wanted me to help her with some pinpoint or needle point work when she was here & that woman was here to clean the cupboard & wood work “Mrs. Massey” & she only done top cupboard & wood work & not any chairs or wash bench or behind the bench,    She said she just came to visit   they are young folks  both work in school, have 2 children 6 & 8 yrs. old & are very busy.   Elbert gave her some Chineese lanterns   she seemed pleased with them,   she came at 4-p-m & left at 5-p-m.  seems a likeable person.   Elbert called Audrey & she didn’t remember saying “wasn’t that & awful thing Armond did to Frank”   I felt so worried about Frank but didn’t learn, only that Armond had been arrested for indesent exposier.   She said Bonita’s having bad time with Geo.   he wont work, had 2. good jobs offered to him & wouldn’t work & says he isn’t going to work untill he’s 21. yrs.  he’s going to school & he & Pinky will graduate next Spring, then they’ll be 18 yrs. old in Mar. 1961.   We got card from Inez & Robert’s Magazine.

Thurs. Sept. 29. 1960./ Elberts calling Ann.   Beautiful morning & no mail.   We talked to Audrey last night over the phone,  not much satisfaction & No mail [?]

Thurs. Sept. 27. 1960./ Elbert did out some more wash today & they dried good,   I talked a little to Mrs. Ramm   Now have to write some more to Miss Mc.Govern.   Well I got the letter done   We didn’t get anything in mail not even & add.   Ann didn’t call for 3 days now & Betty has forgoten us   haven’t seen her for 3 weeks or more.   Well I hope for something tomorrow.   Elbert’s Knee hurts.

Fri. Sept. 30. 1960./ Dark cloudy day.   sun did shine through a few times, N. East breeze 7 they said over radio tempture going down to 39. & we may get frost.   the wind been cool alday   One letter from Mrs. Aker.   No word from Betty or Ann,   her father in law said they went to town together in Betty’s car & Ann & Milton were coming home together,   Ann went to Dentist & they never call to see if they could do anything for us & we are out of meat & lot of other things & we expect our check Mon. or Tue. 3 or 4 days.   Elbert waved draw sheet as train pass-ed this a.m. to Inez & the other woman. 

Sat. Oct. 1. 1960./ A beautiful day. & No word from Betty or Ann.  God help us & direct us & convict us.   Ann said some of the church folks would be over this week & not a soul come near & Betty hasn’t been here for 3 weeks or so   We can’t figure out what wrong & will need some one to get Elbert & take him to the store for our food supply.   I do hope all is well,   they are not sick, for Elbert called & girls were off to town,   Well God will take care of us some how   Praise the Lord   He is ever the same.   Fred Jordon receipt for 5.00  Elbert’s out picking up butter nuts. hard  grass

Sat. Oct. 1. 1961.[should be 1960]/ is so thick. Prophies are sure coming true & Oh how my heart achs for the careless people. with no thoughts of the future.   It’s a beautiful Day out side & I can’t complain inside.  All though the girls haven’t been here or called all week its’ been over 3 weeks since Betty was here   Ann was here one night last week, we visited & prayed together   now Jesus I can’t understand what’s wrong,   they could at least phone   Please help me.   I have to write card to Mrs. Finding   talked with Ann tonight, not long, about Mrs Smith

Sun. Oct. 2. 1960./ Beautiful Day & not a soul come in or phoned today,  looked for Mrs Hensley but she didn’t come either.   I went to the Kitchen for couple hrs.  & I wrote a note to Mrs. Finding, to tell her Elbert wanted to go to Sandusky with her & Miss Clark Thurs & he would like to pick up his groceries on way back, in Huron & maybe she could bring some one to stay with me while they are gone.   I got the food order all ready for him & we hope check will come Mon. or Tue.

Mon. Oct. 3. 1960./ Beautiful morning little north east breeze, hot sun.  No mail.   It’s so quite out side.  Mr. Anderson has bought the place across the road from them & paid 500 dollars down on it for Milton & Ann & the people have moved out , so now Milton & Ann can start cleaning it & move in,  they didn’t call me today.   I wrote a letter to Joyce to mail in the morning   it’s been such a [?] wonderful day, & I didn’t get anything done

Tue. Oct. 4. 1960./ It’s another beautiful day.   Elbert has done out the wash    it sure ought to dry, sun is so hot.   Elbert got his check. & a paper from Jordon & an add.   he mailed Joyce’s letter.    Wish so much I could go out side.   Well, Elbert got all his wash done except his everyday pants & he had to go to town   Mr & Mrs. Finding came to take him so he left every thing & went with Mrs. Findiny & did as much of the shopping as he could., he stayed with me   I didn’t like it that way but it was O.K.   She gave us two blankets & wouldn’t take any pay,  he had some like a hemorage & he has high blood pressure & eats to much & lots of meat, says he’s afraid they will cut him on his eats, he don’t feel able to work,    Elbert & Mrs. were gone & hr. or so & Elbert felt so tired out he brought in the wash & I folded it & he hung them over the line in the kitchen & then got supper & after supper went out & dressed some catfish & then put away some of the groceries & now put away few more things & Ann & Milton come in & visited & hr. or so,   they just haven’t had time to come,  they bought a house & 1 acre of ground & there are so very busy,  wonder what Betty will has for an excuse,   I didn’t tell Ann we got the food but Elbert didn’t have it put away so Milton spoke about it & Elbert told them some friends came & ask him to 

Tue. 4. Oct. 1960./ they ask to take him to town so they went.   it took them an hour   She talked a little to me, she & Miss Clark are going to Sandusky Fri. & Elbert is going or hopes to, to find out whats wrong with his eyes,   I pray God will take over   I thank Praise Him

Wed. Oct 5. 1960./ Another beautiful Day   Elbert could hardly get relaxed untill most morning, poor soul but he’s up working with pains in his knee & in his back,  he had to finish washing pants   no mail from any of the folks,   I’d like to give lots more but, we do have to eat a little to live.   They tell us we will re-ceive a big reward, in money if we give money & other things.  I hope for a blessing in health if no-other thing else.   We want to do the Lords will if we can understand what it is, God help us.  Well Edna & Patty came in after dinner & visited awhile & brought a flower book,   I gave her a card to send in for it,   my eyes so bad I can’t see to read it but if she wants to raise flowers there’s a lot of good advise, how to do & when.   & its a good sized book, not quite as large as my tablet but all most.   I gave a mark cloth to Patty fancy,   some one gave me 6 for Christmas.   Elbert gave her some new but-ternut trees that were just starting 1 1/2 ft high & some mosscausies & a qt. of butter nuts she picked up off the ground    he got a pk from in under the tree by the drive way.   Betty called & said she has been going with Budd to Cleveland every night this week    is tired,   Ann’s moving & theyre having great time

Wed. Oct. 5. 1960./ some one gave Edna 2 water melons she gave them to us   they are not good no good flavor.   Edna’s out of work again & he’s not working either.   she said her mother wrote & said Kelly got out & they cought him & put him back   they had told him he’d been good & so they were shortening his time & letting him out in Dec.  but looks now as if they’d add it on again.   Patty is so uneasy they didn’t stay long.    it’s been a beautiful day,   Elbert finished his pants but didn’t get them dry & has to hang them out in morning again.   Tomorrows Thurs. 

Thurs. Oct. 6. 1960./ Beautiful Day.   My letter I wrote Miss. McGovern came back this morning said it had been opened by mistake,   I can’t believe it but I’ll find out     A nice letter from Armstrong & he talks as if the end is very close at hand & I believe it is also.   Well, no one came in so for today, only breadman.  

Fri. Oct. 7. 1960./ Another beautiful Day    Mr. & Mrs. Finding  Miss Clark & Mrs. Jameson are coming to pick up Elbert & leave Mrs. Jameson to stay with me, while they go to Sandusky for examination of eyes & nose.    I hope it wont take to long & all will be well   that God will take care of all & help them with all there needs,   I thank Thee Jesus.   I pray Jesus Thou will give strength & endurance     A letter from Wyatt & receipt,   Well I hope Nellie & Bonita will write, 57 today & 42 tempture to night.   Im sweating, gown is wet. 12-10.m.   Mr. Findings better & Miss Clark had the last 2 stitches taken out her eye lid   it took [?] long time,   They left 1-30 got back 15 to 6:p.m.

Fri. Oct. 7. 1960./ Mrs. Jameson was nice to visit with & she read my bible to me & we prayed & sang together, so seldom any one wants to read 7 sing or pray,   she said she’d try to manage to come back    I hope she does, she don’t get on your nerves fretting   Praise the good Lord .   Mrs. Finding was in a hurry, but Mrs Jameson ask them to come in & pray, so they came,   but Elbert could only hear Mrs. Jameson & I do the praying,   I trust Mr Finding is much better,   we didn’t understand if she was going to Cleveland & then clear back to Sandusky or just how but will know when she comes again    they had taken him to Sandusky first part of week as we understood her,  she says he’s a big meat eater.    he has high blood pressure,   Lord give him good judgement    Elbert had pad on his eye, but said it felt better   he’s so nervous,   when they were gone Elbert started supper   they went & changed clothes & Oh how tired he is & he could hardly relax after he got into bed.  

Sat. Oct. 8. 1960./ Another beautiful Day a little Cloudy    Elbert had a big wash & got it all done & its most all dry.   sun’s still shining & John Snyder is combining souy beans,   he started yesterday,   good weather for it.   Magazine from Wyatt & a card from Macdonalds farmers almanac for 1961.   No visiters,  No one came in, but I talked to helen Sarr.   she & Earnie have been staying alone since July,   Rue hasn’t been home all that time,   she’s worried & upset,   she’s having flu in her bowels   she nearly bowled me over   said she & Ernie went to Church Sun.   Oh, how I thank & Praise God,   I’ve prayed a long, long time & still do pray, they will turn with there whole hearts to Jesus, take a strong gripp on them God & open there spiritual mind   help them  [?]

Sun. Oct. 9. 1960./ Beautiful Day not cold.   We took our bathes & then had dinner & Elbert washed dishes, then Mr. & Mrs. Marshal & baby, came in to visit & pray,   he told me some dreams he had & then he wanted to know if it would be O.K. to give me his tighs[?], so we talked it over & that the tighs[?] belong to God & then he told me he isn’t sure of the church he’s been going to & we talked that over & he seemed better satisfied & they & we had prayer & they said they would be back as soon as they could & I hope they will & pray she receives Holy Ghost.   she’s in a lost sort of way & needs Jesus.   Well they went & then Budd & Betty came & there 2 & a neighbors boy age of Bill,   he’s had 4 teeth pulled & has sore moth   he is learning in school fast.   We had soup home made meat vegetables & rice    Elbert had enough so we all had a dish    Billie & Frankie ate cheeries crackers & bread with me,   it tasted better & Billie drank some of my tea.   Budd & Betty brought us tomatoes & apples 1.2 bu. pk tomatoes,   We visited & they went home 7-30-P-M,  Budd’s been hauling apples into Cleveland & Betty goes with him for he only has one good eye & she has to keep him awake   Billy has had to have 4 teeth pulled & has to go back Tue or Wed morning.   Elbert gave the pants Mound gave him to Budd & he was so happy to get them.   they have been so good to us.   They are young & working 

Mon. Oct. 10. 1960./ Beautiful Day   Allen r-ceopt & card from Gillispie from Ky.   she’s evenangelizing,   I pray God will bless her in His own way.   My eyes are so dim   God grant me strength in soul & body in Jesus name, Amen.  I thank Thee Jesus & give all praise & Glory to Thee for ever & ever Amen.   Well, Helen brought us 3 doz. egg & Ornske[?] & brought 2. doz.   Elbert paid Helen 45 cents  per doz. 1.35 & the others were 50 cents per. doz 1.00.   Helen talked & hr. or so, telling us her troubles & they are plenty   Rue’s 58 yrs. old & she’s 55 yrs. & Ernie is getting so unrully she’s having a terrible time to keep eating & buying there cloths,   it’s sure a terrible world.    Mrs. Finding stopped here on her way to San-dusky Hospital to see him,   her son was with her,   she brought us a few tomatoes & peppers.   she didn’t call Miss McGovern.   I was out in the Kitchen & ate supper   had just got in bed when Helen came,   Ernie had left note on table saying he was on his way to Berlin Hights,  now he’s trying to do like his dad.   Rue hasn’t been home since July 4, 1960.

Tue. Oct. 11. 1960./ Beautiful Morning untill 1-P-M.  begin to cloud up   breeze died out & it sprinkled at 4-p-m.  & at 5 its real dark    its been such nice days  Indian Summer, but haven’t seen any spider webs drifting in the air,    We had fire nights & mornings all Sept. & now Keep just a little day & night.   it isn’t cold   got both windows open in my room & west one open most all night    Elbert hasn’t felt very well today.   Betty didn’t call up today.   No one came in or called today.   John & {?]ethel worked over all the way [?]

Wed. Oct. 12. 1960./ Another beautiful Day. just a wonderful day,   Elbert washed a few pieces & he still feels tired out,   he’d like to go out side & work, but his back feels so bad.   My night gowns are going to pieces fast  & I don’t know what to do,  I let Mrs. Crisco take two pieces 8. yds. each of dress goods, thought I get at least 4 or 5 gowns, but she hasn’t wrote a word yet.   No mail of anny accont.   Ann called last night, she’s so important, they have got all moved,   Milton stepped on a nail & is limping around & they haven’t had phone moved yet   hope his foot is better   I don’t know if he went to work. 

Thurs. Oct. 13. 1960./ Another nice day   I’d like to go out side.   Betty called & come & brought a neighbor a Mrs. Walker   she lives alone in a 7 room house   has enlargement of the heart & a few more things & she spilled bed pan & passage in the bed,   well, she took pan out empted it & cleaned pan & covered bed untill Elbert could get at that.   they got back from store & Betty Frankie & other woman left,   Betty had to get dinner for Budd   she’s been going to Cleveland with Budd at night & is tired out.   Elbert cashed my check & gave me 45.00 back,  terrible how money goes,   Elbert gave Betty some beets    he took some to Lee Shrame & the Laundrey man some beets & he cleaned up my bed & now getting us a bite to eat   my stomach isn’t digesting very good.   We got letter from Nellie.   I put on a clean gown this morning & had to have another at noon.   they say it a great world if you don’t weaken  maybe so.   I have to have another night gown,   I ate supper in Kitchen with Elbert.

Fri. Oct. 14. 1960./ I wrote card to Nellie & a letter to mrs. Silas Aker Ky. Thurs.   Mrs Payne called said she received the Holy Ghost Wed. night at prayer meeting   I thank Thee Jesus & if I don’t have it, I pray I to will be blessed with it,   I thank & Praise Thee God of Love & Mercy   It’s been a beautiful warm quite day.   Elbert’s feet been paining him so bad all day.   I broke one bow on my glasses & now its hard to write.   No mail   only sample of some kind of searel   I fasted & prayed today & still pray for all of God’s people that He will hear & bless & do His Will in every way & help us understand.   No one called or came in all day.   I sent a card to Nellie & letter to Mrs. Finding, to be mailed Sat. 

Sat. Oct. 15. 1960./ Betty got me 2 dressicary & writing paper Thurs.   My bowels moved today & they moved today,  been cloudy & got real thick at noon & rained some.   No mail except telephone bill,  he got milk bill Thurs. 5.00 & some odd cents.  phone 5.46   It isn’t cold out had window open all night.   broke bow on glasses, Elbert fixed them so I can use them.   Mr & mrs. Hensley & children came in for & hr. or so.   We had a good visit   they have been down to Virgina to visit there parents & came over here soon as they could,   He’s been out of work for 3 weeks & goes back in the morning.   They’re out of money & food.   Well it rained this after noon  slow drizzle would be good if it rained all night   terribly foggy all the after noon & evening  Can’t see [?] yet

Sat. Oct. 15. 1960/ It’s not cold out side   flys & bugs are flying about yet.   War is still going on between Nations  Mr. K. gone home,   & they have sighted a sub. between Cali. & Honalula for several weeks & it will take that long to find out about it    Mr Anderson “Milton’s father came in after 7-P-m, to borrow an ax,   they bought the house across the street,  it’s & old house & they have alot of work to fix it up,   he wanted & the axe to fix a basement door,   Milton foot is bad,  he says he has a red streak started up toward his leg & it’s swollen & if he doesn’t take good care of it he could have blood poisen in it,    I pray Lord you will take care of it & help him to thank Thee the father    sits out in Kitchen smoking   I hate it,  its 9-30-p-m & he’s going now. 

Sun. Oct. 16. 1960./ Betty called  wanted Elbert to call a Mr “Authreys” no she wanted & they wanted to know if Anderson had left here.   Was cloudy this a.m. & now it’s sure nice, quite, sunshiny day. & 3-p-m.  no one called or come in today.   Been lots of cares in Snyders all week & today.   Since Hensley fixed the radio & he kept the Station hand, now we can’t get back on C.K.L.W., if we get off,  & he moved it & we heard Rev. Fuller & Billy Grahm, but he hasn’t got back on C.K.L.W yet & I like to leston to Armstrong & some of the others.   Wind’s N.E. & colder   Well I see Mrs. Crisco, her sister & grand daugh   they came in headed for Lorain to take the g daughter home

Sun Oct. 16. 1960./ she Mrs. Crisco made me 2. night gowns of the dress goods I gave her & brought them to me,   I need them so bad;  & She said, the reason I’d been seeing Samy all week, he had received Holy Ghost & the granddaughter also. & they danced all night in the Spirit & a number of others,  they were tired but Oh, so happy,   Oh How I love Jesus He hears & ans. my prayer, Oh Praise the Lord, if only we could go more often   we had a good visit & prayer before they left,   they had to take the girl home to Lorain 20 miles & back & on to Bellevue.   Mr Crisco & Samy were going to Willard to Church   Mr. C. is better since the fall he took & we thank God.   I ask God to catch Samy up before he went the wrong way,   I ask Him day & night for 3 weeks or more & He did,  Oh Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost  Wonderful wonderful Saviour, Samy says, he don’t have any desire for the things he wanted before & not any longing for snakes at all  thats wonderful.   Now we trust Jesus took them safe all the way

Mon. Oct. 17. 1960./ The Hensleys came in with 4 children & then he came, in   they been down to Virgina & he’s going back to work this morning   it partly cloudy till noon & then cleared up 

this was for Sun. 16 Oct/ & no one else phoned or called till 3-30, & Milton & his father came to borrow Jack Plane & Milton said

Mon. Oct. 17. 1960./ he has got to be off work all week,  spike poisened his foot,   he just going back home   said he paid 7.00 for one bottle capsules & 9.00 for the last & has to loose 1. weeks work & he’s just starting to pay for a home.   It’s beautiful out doors gut I thank God I can sit up & write.   Glory to God.  

Tue. Oct. 17. [should be 18] 1960./ Nellie & Bonita came in & visited an hr. or so,   they had been over to Martha’s & see the dishes she took from here so long ago & Nellie still wished she could have them,   I told her I couldn’t re-member what Martha took, but I was so glad I didn’t have them any more for now I didn’t have to worry over them or who wanted them.   Received nice, letter from Sister Swathout today.   I don’t know what they were looking for today,   they don’t have enough to pay there bills, but Nellies talking of going back to Cali on the Plain    Elbert done part the wash & got it dried   he gave Nellie some beets.   they didn’t visit long. 

Tue. (should be Wed) Oct 18. [should be 19]. 1960./ Beautiful day  partly cloudy No mail today.   I sent a letter to Mrs. Crisco & forgot to put dollar in for buttons.   My old gowns are falling apart fast.   No one came in & No Mail.   I sent letter to Mrs. Crisco & have one ready to grant Mr. Brackett. in the morning   Mrs. Payne called up today.   his brother came from Virgina 435 miles alone  hard drive   she says she is still happy in the Holy Ghost   I think it was last week she  [?]

Wed. Oct. 19. 1960./ Oh, but it’s dark & it’s raining some & terribly oh so terribly dark,  it was so nice yesterday,   Oh well, we had quite a few wonderfully nice warm sunshiny days,   it’s been dropping 2 degrees every night,   it’s supposed to be 36 degrees tonight   the radio said & maybe frost;   We have to get it sometime, but We Praise God for all we have   We don’t get any word from Mrs. Finding, We pray God will take care of them in what ever way they need & help them know & understand    Oh God help us, each one.   I thank & Praise Thee.   A nice letter from Edna, said they are well   she had letter from her mother & Opal, all are well, Praise the Lord.   To dark to read or write.   Mr. & Mrs. Finding were over to Sandusky & stopped here on there way home.   They brought us a pk. of grapes & loaf of white bread with out salt in it,   she’s making lot of grape juice   Bockman gave them the grapes for picking them,   Finding is a lot better & home again & lost 40 lbs.   I pray God will Keep him & Keep him close to Him, in Jesus Holy Name  We need Thee every second of our lives. Ann called yesterday & said they had moved the phone.   I suppose Mrs. Payne wont call now  she can talk to Ann, they don’t come over   they’re so busy   help me Jesus to do what you want me to do    She said they had to go to Sandusk again next Thurs.   maybe Elbert will go & have them look after his eyes again   he has pimple on the lid again, God please help him.   Maybe Mrs. Jameson will come to stay with me again. 

Thurs. Oct. 20. 1960./ Beautiful day partly cloudy, quite cool breeze   A letter from Sister Crisco that got back home in time for Church   Samy is engaged to his girl   Well, Betty came & Frankie after dinner & she did sweep & washed 2. chairs & drank coffee & Frankie drank chocolate   we had a good visit then Ann came in for a few minutes to ask me to pray for her & an other woman,   I pray God will help us to help others.   I still ask Jesus to Keep Ann close to Him & help her do His work,  she didn’t stay long  then Betty went   said she’d be back Sat.   it rained just a drizzle, but no rain today,   Elbert washed few things Wed.  his back hurt to bad today   the Laudrey man told Betty it wouldn’t cost him anything for doing our laundry,   he’s such a good hearted man.   Elbert ought to get some more beets today.   Radio says tempture go down to 30.

Fri. Oct. 21. 1960./ Nice day  mostly cloudy  No mail  No phone calls No company.   I was in Kitchen & ate dinner & fixed caulflower for supper    We had soup for dinner & more soup for supper,   my feet & legs & hands & arms have been so numb all day.   I’ve been wondering how Bonitas baby is it was in hospital when they were here last.   Betty came & cleaned dress & put new scarf on  she washed 2 yellow chairs 

Sat. Oct. 22. 1960./ We cought 3. nice last night,  Thurs night.   Beautiful Day   little cloudy  leave falling in showers from the trees Elbert has picked up few butternuts    He washed 2 sheets & [?]

Sat. Oct. 22. 1960./ It hasn’t froze yet & wasn’t so very cold, but, Elberts fingers & hands got real cold hanging out the clothes,  he pluged the hole where where mice got in.   his back was so bad Thurs & Fri.   Betty is sup-posed to come today.   She came tonight with Lousie & brought the hamberg & I gave her all the diners except 1/2 doz. that I had in my pocket book, I’m glad they are done for,   I wonder what will become of the $2.00 bill that’s all there is left,  Praise the Lord.   I received letters from Allen, Wyatt & Jordon all wanting money right away,   God please help me to be honest ,  I pray Thou will, Amen. 

Sun. Oct. 23. 1960./ Sun came out.   & looked like it would be a beautiful morning, wasn’t so long, began to cloud up & been a dark gloomy day,   wind is quite strong & was all night & colder today,  sort of penderating damp & a shivering cold.   Edna & Cliff came over & she had baked some apple pies, so she brought us one & a pt. of cream,   We had a nice visit  I was sleeping when they come, Cliff said he would come & help Elbert trim roses on house & clean brush away.  I’ll be so glad,   I don’t suppose we’ll be able to Keep roses much longer to hard to get some one to help fix them up    they are so thorny, no one wants to help tie them up.   Well Ann called up & said she went to Bellevue this a.m.   to sunday school & church & said if Milton would let her,   she was coming over with the car to talk a while    We are done for today   Wind blew Sat & today

Mon. Oct. 24. 1960./ Sun came out nice this a.m. then cloudied up,  with the sun peeking through once in a while, the wind be-gan to blew Sat. night quite strong & been at it every since & Sun night tore another shingle off the house roof, made a great racket,   Elbert see where shingle came off but couldn’t see shingle on the ground any where,   wind blew hard last night & quite hard today, but still a nice Fall Day.  Elbert’s back, hips & kneese been paining him bad.   Every once in a while Betty says Budd wont let her have the car,   but, I hear different & now Ann gigles & says maybe she’ll be over if Milton will let her take the care,   they don’t really want to come but they could tell the truth, they don’t need an excuse,   but, Jesus sees, hears & Knows & they have to ans. for there excuses to Him.   Oh, but it’s dark    Well, Ann came & we prayed & talked the bible & Betty & 2 boys came & Mr & Mrs Finding & Son came,   they moved the grass & after  Mr. & Mrs Finding When they left Betty & 2 boys came then Ann last.   No mail today   rather cold windy day & dark only little sun

Tue. 25. Oct. 1960./ Was dark but cleared off  been nice day.   A letter from Opal.   Betty took our wash to laundrey got it washed & dried & brought it back she took the Mrs Pearl Walker with her, to get her wash done   she “Betty” said she was going home to bake cake for Frankie’s birthday   I think he’s 4. yrs. old.   Ann called said the Lord. ans. part of our prayer & hoped the rest would come tonight   We thank Thee Jesus Amen

Wed. Oct. 26. 1960./ We had one light freeze or severe frost, not freeze.  Wind blew hard Sat. night   tore one shingle off the roof & today it eased up,   Radio says it will be 43 degrees tonight wind has been damp & cold, raw, it’s been quit warm for this time of yr.   I believe I did say Cliff fixed the heating stove & it works good now,   We are so greatful.   Well it’s been raining sort of drizzle, not very cold for this time of yr.   One letter from Mrs. Silas Aker.  leaves are falling from trees.   Three oclock to dark to read or write still raining or drizzling.   Elbert brought step ladder up, set it on front porch to see what birds drag in eve trough & found 2 pieces concrete, put ladder back in base-ment & then got some wire & fixed down spout that had come loose,   he carried up coal & now hopes to rest few minutes. & no one called up or come in drizzle night, not cold. 

Thurs. Oct. 27. 1960./ Dark real dark day & Mrs. Finding & Miss Clark going to Sandusky & Elbert went to Mrs. Jameson   stayed with me,  she read & we prayed & to dark to see to sing hyms,  she hadn’t had her dinner & I tried to get her to fix it but she didn’t un-till they were back she only ate half of an apple, They are going back in 2. weeks again   Elbert’s one eye is bad yet,  didin’t rain to-day  just very dark & cloudy Elbert got some hamberg,  Mrs. Finding or Miss Clark didn’t come in to even say Hello

Fri. Oct. 28. 1960./ Dark, very dark day.   No mail.   Elbert washed 3 gowns, some towels   air to damp to dry them,  heavy fog last night & part of morning & dark & damp at 1-15-P-m   No one came in or phoned.   Very dark at 4-15

Sat. Oct. 29. 1960./ It’s been cloudy all morn  Clearing at 12-30.   No mail today & thus far no one phoned or came in.   Elbert’s uper lip was swollen so bad this a-m,   he says it doesn’t pain him, it has been like this several times before,   I don’t know what the cause could be,  swelling most gone 1-p-m.   got so dark at 4-p-m & so dark at 6. P.M. & we had soup & had not finished when in came Mr. & Mrs. Crisco & there little granddaughter, they brought my night gowns 2 of them & we had such a good visit & prayer, now they must be back home again.   Our blessing are so near many times when we least expect them & I had ask God to send some of his to talk & pray with us & I thank & Praise Him now & always Amen.   Now they’ve been gone 40 minutes & I pray they are safty home.   we gave them 2 big apples for Mrs. Wright  she likes apples so much.   I pray she will enjoy them,   I pray Jesus Thou will real convert & save her soul.   Oh Jesus, We need Thee every second of our lives help us Jesus, show us the way. 

Sun. Oct. 30. 1960./ Beautiful Day, quite warm   Sun.  Marshell & wife, baby good christian visit prayer & song.   Elbert 

Sun. Oct. 30. 1960./ violets in back yard to-day.   It’s extra warm out side, lots of flies around, outside of window  screen we have slept with window open for several nights.   I wonder if any one else will be here today.   No one else came in today   Ann hasn’t called for couple of days, Oh, Well. 

Mon. Oct. 31. 1960./ Last Day of Oct. & Rainy dark day   sun did look out once for only a few minutes.   I would call it a beautiful Fall Day,   I use to like to get out & do things on a day like this & here am I, to dark to read or write or do anything in side,   I have wanted to try to sew on the machine   it’s to dark   No mail & so we don’t know if the rest of the families are dead or alive & since they don’t seem, to care about us we have to wait   Tonight is Holloween,   but, no noise out here.   Today there’s lots of flies & bugs out on screen.   Radio said only going down to 40 degrees.  

Tue. Nov. 1. 1960./ Nice morning mostly cloudy untill 12 noon then getting dark   no sun;  2 letters from Wyatt wantiing money & as yet no results & none from Allen although he declared we would receive double what we gave   Oh Jesus What is wrong   help us we need Thee so very much  help us I ask.   Betty was to come but she hasn’t yet & it’s 3-10-p-m. & so dark.   I talked with Ann last night    she doesn’t come or call very often   well ma use to say every dog has his days   it’s so terribly hard   Milton & Ann came in 

Tue. Nov. 1. 1960./ Milton and Ann came in for an hr. or so.   we had a scriptual visit & prayers,   Milton is the most uneasy person, you about ever see    Ann has a terrible time   to much confusion & other things on her mind & she doesn’t consentrate enough   God answers prayer,  we prayed the last time she was here for her brother, he had come to her in a mixed up mind & he would have gone away before Ann got back but miltion got him to stay & just before Ann got back Milton said he began to appear normal & When Ann got there he was hisself,   she talked & prayed with him, he stayed & God helped him to a job next day & now seems they told him come back, he’s happy,   I thank God in Jesus Name & pray He will help him to live for Him.  Now Ann is in an other confusion about the church,   I pray Jesus will talke to her & help her to understand;   she wants to be to quick in her discivions,  help her Lord to talk it over with Thee & do Thy will & Thy ways Amen    West caught another mouse tonight that makes 4 mice so far,   not very cold, not enough to freeze.   Elbert got another 1/2 bu beets.   

Wed. Nov. 2. 1960./ Partly cloudy getting real dark this after noon & at 5-p-m. real dark   No one come in or called today.   So I can only pray-ing.   Well we got a letter from Bonita this morning & she said all are well, her mother was mending & she “Bonita ” had just wrote a letter to Bonney Bell,  she never said she made a pie   Elbert gave her to big apples & pk beets.

Wed. Nov. 2. 1960/ Elbert gave Nellie 1/2 pk beets & 6 big apples   she wanted apple pie so bad & beet relish & they never mentioned either in the letter,   well we hope they enjoyed them.   Oh, Jesus help us.   

Thurs. Nov. 3. 1960./ Partly cloudy untill noon then got realy cloudy & quite dark   no one came in or phoned today & I’m feeling some better   was bad for few day but only Elbert & I know & Jesus I cried couple hrs. last night.  

Fri. Nov. 4. 1960./ Cloudy then clearing at noon   seem so good.   Letter from Jordon & I talked with Ann.   They, at Church are having a debate which of 2 churches to choose at Bellevue or Berlin Hightes   the Minister wants Berlin Hights    his wife wants Bellevue & I pray God will in Jesus Name help him to get the place of the Lords Chose, Amen.   Betty hasn’t called & so no one to get the groceries.   Such a world   I’m trusting the Lord.   Oh God of Love & Mercy help us now I ask.   I thank Thee & Praise Thee,   help us to understand.   It hasn’t froze yet   wind a lot cooler & Radio says colder.   Elbert washed part of the clothes    Betty agreed to stop & get them & take them to laundry now puts us in bad fix. for he waited for Betty to come Tue. to take all the wash to laundry    well he washed 2 sheets & 2 draw sheets & few small pieces,   they all got dry & then clouded up got quite dark & then it rained fine heavy mist tonight.    Elbert got another basket of beets tonight before dark & caught another mouse   thats 5 now.   damp & chilly out only going down to 46 degrees   hope for some mail tomorrow.   No word from Betty today.

Sat. Nov. 5. 1960./ Partly cloudy untill 2, p.m.   began to get real cloudy & Dark very early.   Mr. & Mrs. Hensley & 4 children were here,   he took Elbert to Huron & got most of the groceries   Ann didn’t come to take him for meat as they said they would.   Mrs hen & I had a good visit,   she said they might go to Virgina for thanksgiving,   he’s out of work again & its election time & every one fighting about a democrat & catholic presendent.   Oh Jesus it’s terrible,   well Ann called & said she was so busy thinking about there own needs she forgot everything about us.   God help us to be true to Thee & those about us   I had lots to think of but didn’t forget   I keep my word, now with a pleading when she called up & said she plum for-got,   God help her,   she does have lots on her mind   I’m sure she’d have lots more if in our place most folks think of themselfes for it’s & if there’s any time left then of others   what would Jesus do?   she said Frankie had been real sick with the flu.   God has taken care of us & I thank & praise Him    cleared off & moon shone last night   not isn’t cold & wasn’t cold last night.

Sun. Nov. 6. 1960./ Dark, dark Day & it came a heavy mist of rain & then snowed & the white Cedar look-ed like Christmas, so covered with snow but it didn’t stay loong, but tried again at day

Sun. Nov. 6. 1960./ there’s some N. East wind, not very cold,  not freezing.   No one come in or phoned today,   We have listened to sermons on radio     to dark to read or write.   I hope we get some mail tomorrow.   I thank & Praise Thee Lord God of Hosts   Amen.   

Mon. Nov. 7. 1960./ Dark morning    it snowed a thick blanket of snow & trees looked like Christmas   snow melted all off,  not cold air   is little damp   cleared off at noon & was warm & suny all after noon.   bowels didn’t move Fri, Sat, Sun & not untill Mon after dinner   I’ve felt so weak, but got up long enough for Elbert to make my bed.    Betty called & said they had flu. & were better & she hoped to come over Wed if things work out O.K.    Milton has his childish tantrums & so she can’t do as she would like to, so we all have our troubles.   Well, Jesus see, hears & Know    I do hope He Keeps things on His side   God help us to fast & pray & do Thy will & way    No worth while mail today,   I’m trusting & believing Ann just called & wishes she could talk & pray    a thing she don’t do,   pray as she should,    her brother is with her & we’ve been praying for him,   he says he has felt God’s hand is moving,   Oh how much we thank Him & are still waiting for Him to help them get the church over here    Oh Jesus we pray Thy will be done & get themselves before cold weather    We thank Thee Jesus & Praise Thee for ever & ever

tue. Nov. 8. 1960./ Election day.   Ann came and brought Mrs Tomson to stay with me while she took Elbert to slaughter house for meat   Conie was sick & mr. Anderson Sr. stays with Conie,   they left here 1-30 & got back 4-30   Elbert said he though Dian called & ask if Ann was here,   He said she was impatient & it made Elbert angry, but we have to take all kind of abuse;   I pray God will take charge over us & help us in the many ways we need   we didn’t even have prayer but Annie Tomson & I had quite study lesson in bible scripture    There are so many that say they don’t understand & some of them trying to preach,  God help us. I pray.   rained a little this evening, not freezing.   

Wed. Nov. 9. 1960./ Dark drizzly & Today begins the Demacratic rule & Catholic.   Mrs. Walker called on phone & Ann called & Betty came in with Frankie,   she brought brought 1. bu. apples for $1.75   she baked an apple pie & forgot it,   such a world,   she don’t know when they’ll come back.   Well, she’s going to bring another basket of apples.   Elbert got one suit pajam-as & has to get another suit.   & 2 sheets & 2 draw sheets.   No worth while mail.   A letter from boys home.   It’s nice drizzly Fall night.  not cold out   we had window open all day & most of the night except when wind blew to hard    rather warm tonight.   I got a letter partly wrote to Edna but so dark I [?]

Thur. Nov. 10. 1960./ Well Elbert & Mrs. [?handing] went to Sandusky   Elbert went 

Thurs. Nov. 10. 1960./ Elberts eyes are good & he wont have to have the rupture sewed up yet for a time   Praise God.   They left here 15-to-1.-p.-m. & got back 5-30-p-m.   I had good visit with mrs. Jameson,   she is a very nice person    she washed up the dishes, & read to me a while & she sewed up my night gown,   it was tore from bottom to arm hold & then around arm part way.   Well,   I praise & thank God for all our many blessings,   I Praise Thee Jesus.   Ann called & said they had a very good meeting last night at Berlin Hights.   she said the Holy Spirit meet them in a wonder way.   Oh, I do pray He will help them in all the things they need.   they need to learn & to understand,   Oh how I thank Thee.   Miss Fin-ding didn’t say much  said Miss Clark has the flu. bad,   they didn’t know who was going to take care of her   We pray that some one will look after her    she needs help,   I pray God will be with her all the way    We have cought 8. mice now.   it’s lots colder tonight,   didn’t snow today & we had sun past of after noon.   Wind N. West & raw.   A letter from Oral Roberts & some adds today is all. 

Fri. Nov. 11. 1960./ Beautiful morning, nice sun.   No mail of any importance.   wind is raw but not strong   hope to finish Edna’s letter today.   Well I got it done.   Mrs Young came in & got her roaster & talked a few minutes   she’s such a good soul   may God bless & keep her & No one else came in.  God be keep[?] 

Sat. Nov. 12. 1960./ Beautiful Fall Day.   wind quit strong.   Elbert washed some today

Sat. Nov. 12. 1960./ Ann & Milton came for an hr. or so,   we talked & prayed.   Gkod is working among the people Praise God 

Sun. Nov. 13. 1960./ Beautiful day nice & quite warm sun.   Edna came & her daughter & Patty,  they left the baby with Cliff.   We visited couple of hours & now at 3-30-p-m they have gone back home.   Wonder if any one else will come in    it helps to shorten the hrs.   I read my bible for a while,  this a-m.   & praying for the place they want for a church in the near future,   I pray God will us Ann but that Ann don’t let the work exalt her to much   it’s wonderful God is sueing her, but God, help her not to feel she is higher in measure than her sisters & bretheren    she seems to like to be exalted,   God wants us to be humble   help them, so they will be better able to do Thy Will,   they like to be praised but don’t like to do a little work to help others   that is to labour with there hands,   help us to do Thy work & Will to have wisdom & under-standing.    This world is so bad,   Jesus Keep me Close. 

Mon. Nov. 14. 1960./ Been beautiful day partly cloudy & good fresh breeze. not cold.   No mail   I called Mrs. Walker & Betty was there & I talked to her about apples, laundry & groceries.   I do hope Betty will bring the right change back   We will have to be strong   she likes the change,   wish Ann could come, while Betty & Mrs Walker go to the     Elbert will be hear but he wishesw he could go to pick out what he wants to get

Mon. Nov. 14. 1960./ It’s been so nice out side   warmer today & not cold tonight   flies & bugs flying around on the window screens   Elbert’s foot hurts so bad today   Cloudy tonight   breeze was quite strong & is tonight not cold.  

Tue. Nov. 15. 1960./ Start hunting rabbits & deers today & Mo. half gone.   Betty will be here this morning.   No mail. windy out.   Betty & Mrs Walker & Frankei came to take wash & get few eats & when they were gone at 10-a-m Clifford came & he & Elbert are triming ramblers & tieying them up & a young man stopped & he gave Elbert 2 nice rabbits   praise God there are some good people yet & we sure do ap-preciate things like that & Pray God will give them a double blessing.    Betty brought us a half bu. of delicus apples $1.25   Well we owe her for them “for 2 weeks,”   We Praise God in Jesus Name for Salvation, for Saviour & Physician   We thank Him that He sees, hears & Knows & I thank him for answering my prayers so soon for a rabbit.   Praise His Holy Name for ever.   Betty & Frankie came back, had cup coffee & choclate,   she got few groceries for Elbert & we visited a while & she went home to get Billy & Budd & Frankie & her supper,   Mrs Walker has a sister in Huron & she left her there   I promised her some thread to crochet with.   Elbert & Cliff got done with roses & Cliff carried the cuttings away  Praise the Lord   Elberts back legs & feet feel so badly, he don’t feel able to work.   They hadn’t been done long & it began to rain  50 degrees out side  [?] finish  mr Crisco left

Wed. Nov. 16, 1960./ Partly cloudy all day.   windy & rainy in  showers all last night & no wind tonight   was quite strong untill dark,   cleared off & all starlight tonight   not very cold either   I wrote letter to Mrs. Crisco today,   No mail   no one come in or phoned today,   I hope I can write Mrs. Finding tomorrow & that some one comes & writes.   I read my bible   will try to write Opal & her ma as soon as I’m able.   Elbert don’t feel well & troubles me   I thank Thee Jesus for all things, great or small. 

Thurs. Nov. 17. 1960./ Well it’s about the same out side as Wed.  & I’m so tired   Bowels got so bad, & it strains me all over trying to move them, but at last they got moveing & at 12-30-p-m they were done.   & today I’m sore & lame from head to foot.   no. mail only adds.   Ann called & said the Lord had ans. prayer & they had got the building for church   we had been praying so hard for,   We praise Jesus & they paid 70.00 for a months rent,   they dropped off 5.00 a mo.   it has hot & cold water & lights & 40 chairs & is warm day & night   is plenty big    I’m praying God will wonderfully bless them & help them to prayer for Him, in Jesus Name   Now they are happy   going to have Sundy school & church & wont have to be going hither & yon   help them to gather in before its to late,   I do thank & PraiseThee Jesus blessed Jesus Amen. 

Fri. Nov. 18. 1960./ Partly cloudy, No mail,   I sent a letter to man    we got coal of last year  He sent it this morning & I haven’t finished   Mrs. Findings letter  I’ve felt bad

Fri. Nov. 18, 1960./ Elbert felt bad   he was up untill 2-a-m with me,  then we got settled down,   I was sure sick   felt as if I’d throw up for a long time but at last went other way   tried to rain to-night, but not yet,   hope Miss Clark is better.   costs money to phone.   Ann didn’t call today

Sat. Nov. 19. 1960./ Dark, very dark & cloudy. & we had a thick fog all last night,   it is now 1-15-p-m & quite fogy all around.    Segy’s boy & his little boy about 7. yrs. old just come to hunt awhile for rabbits   we made a pie of the other 2 & they sure was good, tender & swee.   I hope they get 2 or 3 so we can have one.   Received letter from Baumhart.  & few adds.   I pray God will strengthen my eye sight.   I thank Him with all my heart soul & strength   it’s to dark to see to write.   I want to finish Mrs. Findings letter if I can   Well, I didn’t finish the letter   Emerick came & his boy, then Betty came to get meat for us    Elbert gave her four dollars & I gave her a dollar,   she had her sister & Lousia & 3. children with her,   going to Sandusky 1-30-p-m.  only Betty came in,   well after they left for town Ann, Dian, & Kathy came in    we had a good visit   they are going to have there meetings over here on Rout 61. from now on & to-day noon they told us on Radio they had a big fire over at Bellevue long side of the building where Rev. Gibson was hold-ing church meetings,   Ann said she didn’t know how bad the fire was but hoped it didn’t burn the song books.   Now I wonder whats next.   I hope Ann stands up for Jesus.   I had a queer vision that a big white angell came & stood on the south

Sat. Nov. 19. 1960./ stood on South side of the drive,   it was beautiful shimering white, beautiful big white wings,   I looked out south window & saw it   I called Elbert,   he came & as he looked he fell to the floor   after a time he got up & praised the Lord,   I We call Ann & she came & was so mistifed she call Paynes & they called others & they came   some laid on the ground & some didn’t get up & trucks came & hauled them away & some men said they had come to tear us in pieces,  the Angel didn’t let them come in where we were    Audrey & Gertie came   said they hadn’t believed & Nellie Bonita, Johny & Marcie didn’t believe   I don’t know what became of them & many more but after a time the Angels came in    all the rest were gone & took us out on the porch & said, the Angels were gathering God people together & we soon would meet Him in the air & we did & Elbert was with us.   Glory to God in the Highest,   I wonder when this will be,   I know the end of time is so near.   Help us Lord to live Thy way & do Thy Will   Oh, God have Mercy in Jesus name Amen.    I dreamed I was walking & how happy I was. 

Sun. Nov. 20. 1960./ Beautiful Day & quite & no one called or came & I suppose they held sunday school & Church in the building the group has just rented & I pray God it was wonderfull.   Betty brought us about 1 1/2 bu of Fall pears, they look good.   I gave her a dollar,  she does a lot of nice things for us   She has the car.

Mon. Nov. 21. 1960./ Dark Cloudy fogy morn.  Elbert hung his pajamas out & they were as wet as if he’d washed them,   he hung my draw sheet & night gown out   they got wet, then at 12 noon sun came out & at 1.p.m is quite bright   we received letter from Annabel, her children have been ailing first 1. an then another, she says one seems to be gaining at last & has come within 80 miles of them & they went to see them & they returned the visit,   she said the hurry cane was quite bad   took the roofs from some houses & tore trees up   Well we are glad they are O.K.    she didn’t metion Bob  we hope he’s all right.   she sent 5.00 & I know she needs it as much as we do for the have so much sick-ness among her children  No one come in or  clalled. 

Tue. Nov. 22. 1960./ Partly cloudy,  few hunters out   South west breeze.   mr. & Mrs. Pain came in late last evening   they wanted me to sing a song for there recorder,   I didn’t feel up to par & they sat down & began to visit, when in came Mrs. Finding,   We all visited awhile & then Paynes left.   & Mrs. Finding visited untill 1-15-a-m.   I pray God will bless her,   she wanted to talk to me & had sort of run away while her man & son were sleeping & she could feel free to talk at ease   she told me lots of things going on in church & in Vermilion & about some of the people there,   she said I’d be shoked if I could see & hear things that are taking place there.  We have a Roman Catholic present & soon things will be terrifying for every one will have to obey Catholic rullers. & they have put a lot of them in office now while the others sleep.   Oh, God Please help us to do Thy Will in all things & help us to understand Amen. it’s 10

Tue. Nov. 22. 1960./ It’s 2-10-p-m.   the man we wrote to for coal has come & has 6. ton & we gave him 75.00 for it,  now I only have 10.00 left for taxes & in-surance,   hope we can make it & pray God will help us,   I thank Thee Jesus Amen.    The men just finished puting it in Coal bin 2-15-p-m.   Betty came  took wash to town   she’s sick   had bone out in vertabra, had Dr. put it back,   she’s going to Huron get wash done, go home & get Billy’s & Budds dinner  rest few minutes then bring our wash back.   Mrs. Walker was with her this morning taking her wash to get done.   Elbert hasn’t had his dinner   been looking after the  coal.   Received letter from Mrs. Crisco this morning    Received letter from Miss Willitt’s   Every one wants money,   Wish I could give to each of them.   Betty came & brought our clean wash   her side & stomach is hurting her,    I pray Lord those will heal her & help her this time to cling to Thee, Jesus blessed, Pure, Clean & Holy.   Ann & Milton came in for a visit & we had prayer together   I, do pray Lord Thou will give her patients, strengthen her faith & bless there good efforts   help them to get organised & be firm & steadfast in Thee, Amen.   Ann & Milton have gone home,   it’s 7-15-p-m.   Elbert’s foot has hurt him bad all day   God be with him & help him in all the ways he needs

Wed. Nov. 23. 1960./ In the letter from Mrs. Crisco she said Mrs. Wright passed away Fri Nov. 18. 1960.  God bless her soul,   she’s laid there 16 yrs,  she was a big heavy woman; they let her fall off the bed not long ago, lying on her side & to close to the edge of the bed  Her soul will I pray God rest her soul & He will have mercy on all the others in.

Wed. Nov. 23, 1960. camps, prisons, homes or where ever they are & I pray for the deft, dumb & blind all over the world Amen.   I think of those who call them selves Crist-ians & can’t agree with each other,   Oh, God please help us.   It’s as if we are drownding.   Mrs Young brought a chicken already to roast dressing & all & a can of sweet potatoes & can cranberrys & dish of jello with fruit in it & we ate it for our dinner    It tasted so good.   We thanked & Praised God in Jesus Name.   My bowels didn’t move yesterday but aplenty this a-m.  I feel weak, but I Praise God they moved.   We received nice card from Womens Junior order, a rememberance card   I will try to write verse off. “Thanksgiving” to a Special Friend,  Some people we meet of the pathway of Life, We are apt to forget in a while,   And some we remember-perhaps for a deed, perhaps for a word or a smile   And there are a few Who remain in our hearts On Whom we can always depend,   The Friend Who are true,   All the changing yrs through   And you are that kind of Friend.   Happy Thanks-giving. signed Virginia Noe, Junior Womens League. Huron Ohio. 324. Center)) St )   God do bless them with the money they need to pro-vide for the needy.   I thank Thee Jesus. ))  Elbert’s trying to wipe up floors,   he feels so bad these passed few days, he’s having to sit down every few minutes, poor soul   I’ve been in the same fix & Know how bad he really feels,   God help him   I thank Thee & Praise Thee.   Mr & Mrs Finding & Son Donald came in   he stayed in car while parents came in   well we visited some & then they [?]

Wed. Nov. 23. 1960./ they wanted to know if I’d like company for Thurs evening & I felt so delighted & said I would but on second thought as they said, they’d bring there supper & eat with us, my mind went to Elbert, he would have all that extra work of clearing the table all off getting out an extra table leaf  washing it & table putting on a clean table pad & cloth & wiping off the chairs & getting out the dishes & silver ware & washing them & he was so tired   he wiped up my bedroom floor & Kitchen this morning.  Mrs. Young brought a chicken dressing ready to mix, can of sweet potatoes & can cranberries & 2. desert dishes of fruit Jello.   Well they decided to come & be here at 5-p-m, Praise God.

Thurs. Nov. 24. 1960./ Beautiful  quite day & Elbert got up at 6.a.m. had his breakfast & started to clear table & clean chairs when he had it done I waked up & had oil & coffee & got washed & dressed & ate toast & had little more coffee & dish of cheeries Royal Arm [?] with pitts in them, juic is so good   then he got pad & table cloth & my slip & skirt out the bottom drawer & he put cloths on table & cooked Mrs youngs chicken,   then here come Budd & Betty with 2 plates of hot dinner dressing turkey & jello & big dish potatoe salid   so we ate while it was hot & it sure was good & Elbert was glad of it 2.    They are such good young folks.   they only stayed few minutes  had run over to get ours here hot 4. or 5. miles & left theres with fire under to Keep hot   We sure did justice to ours & thanked God in Jesus Name & Prayed he would look after those that are in worse condition than we,   I thank Him & praise Him for His Love & wonderful care He gives to us.   I haven’t heard from Ann. today   Betty brought nice apple pie, she’s a good cook

Nov. 24. 1960. Wed. Thanksgiving day.   Elbert’s got every thing ready for supper,   he is sleeping   we didn’t sleep untill after 2-a-m.   Well it’s been a great day,   Mr. & Mrs. Finding & Son came   they brought a big roast turky & salids & creamed potatoes, turnip & slaw & jello, cheery & cranberry & buns & gravy.   We had tea & coffee & pickled onions & cucumber slices & we had a nice visit & they left early for Mr. Finding has to work Fri.   Well I called Ann up & talked to her awhile,   Mrs. Bowls see Betty in laundry   that Mrs Gants is sick in bed & about out of her head & as near as I under-stood Dorthy is looking after her & wont let any one come in to see the eldr lady,   God I don’t know but hope Thou Will intervein   It was Jesus who helped me but some of the people don’t seem to Know how to live   God help her to be taken proper care of, Amen.   heavy frost last night, not freezing cold & it isn’t cold tonight,    I have window wide open

Fri. Nov. 25. 1960./ Beautiful morning   Elbert has every thing put back in order   dishes all washed & now he has dinner most ready,  chicken dressing & potatoe salid that Betty brought & it is so good & at 12-30 Milton  his Uncle & M.L. his son come in & have gone out in back to hunt rabbits   it 1-10 & I haven’t heard one shot   Elbert’s foot is begin-ing to hurt,  he ought to sit awhile,   We are just going to eat our dinner   then after maybe I can write a little to ans. letters.   Milton the boy & there Uncle went home   I talked to Ann

Fri. Nov. 25. 1960./ Milton talked to Ann a few minutes, he is so surly & so uneasy, he looks same way.   Well they didn’t say if they got any rabbits & he did not bring Elbers tools back, he just duns[?] his-self   Elbert will have to be thourgh with him    We see another mouse today, another job.   A queer thing has happened,   some one left a double handful hictory nuts on the step to the grainery 17 or 18 of them  3 had holes in them   they looked as if they had been in water,   was partly wet,  then the 2X2’s Elbert had laid, beside the path, he had used in well were laying a-cross the path one end up on some boxes,   now what sort of puzzle is that?   I been asking Jesus who the man was, I saw putting nuts on the step   he looked like some one I know.   Well I didn’t write any letters. & it is now 15 to 8.P-M. star light & not cold   mild breeze.   No letters.   a letter from Annabel & 5.00 & one from Womens League card no money.

Sat. Nov. 26. 1960./ Beautiful morning, fresh breeze  but not freezing outside Sun warm outside    flies & bugs still drifting around.   Mr. Finding & son just come with load of old wood to burn,   we gave them the cement blooks that were under old red coffin house if they want & dig them out the dirt,   they are about 2 ft. long.   there house hasn’t a good foundation under it   dirt floor & when it rains, it’s so wet,   Well they didn’t try to take any of the block & now Milton came to hunt   Ann went to Huron to get groceries, then she came to take him home & said she would be back in & hour or so   he gave Elbert 2 rabbits he brought from home.   Elbert did out some washing  got our dinner 

Sat. Nov. 26. 1960./ & he is so tired,   now he’s gone out to dress rabbits   Ann said she & Mr. & Mrs. Hicks would be over after Milton got back home,   for a vis-it so, I’m waiting,   Well Ann & mr & Mrs Hicks & baby came at 6-30-p-m   they didn’t talk very much,  they were “as I supposed” going to talk about what to do to get there church on the move   they don’t seem to know what to do or how to do it.   & they are talking about getting some of Mrs. Gliepies gang in & if they don’t watch there p’s & q’s they will be in dutch   Ann’s into big a hurry,   they ought to get together & pray earnestly that God will keep them close to Him & help them to help the others that come in unto them & watch all things & trust God continnely in all things.   Well I will pray for them & ask God to have His way with them & keep those of His close to Him   We are both tired,   Milton gave Elbert 2 rabbits full of shot,   Oh well, it help out in the meat line

Sun. Nov. 27. 1960./ Milton’s dog was having pups tonight.   Cloudy all day & after dinner it was as dark as if it were 6 or 6-30-p-m  Milton & Ann came in just before church time   they are getting trembling with fear that maybe things wont work out   but, I can’t see why, for We all prayed, if it was all right for them to have a meeting place over here God would open up the way & He helped them to find a place that is kept warm & clean with 40 chairs & they have had one good meeting   next one there wasn’t so many there but next after they had 45 children to practice singing [?] in Lord to or patient take out ener[?]

Sun. Nov. 27. 1960./ take out every doubt & fear   make them steadfast, firm in Thee, help them to prosper & thrive in power & strength in Jesus Name We ask, Amen.   It’s so terribly dark at 1-p-m.   Radio said rain & snow   we didn’t get it,  had window open all night  good breeze & it’s real dark out at 2-10-p-m.   No one in or phoned today,  good fresh breeze.   Radio said some snow up round Mich.;  some rain,  a nice Fall Day not cold.   Ann said she dreamed, she & Mrs. Gibson & one or more got lock in a big room & she said they had to get out some way & Mrs. Gibson had a key but was shaking so bad she couldn’t unlock the door & Ann said Sister Gibson let me have the Key & maybe I can unlock it, so she give Ann the key & she unlocked the door & they were all happy,   I pray God will help them as He sees they need,   I thank & Praise Thee, Glory to God in the Highest Hear & help us now. 

Mon. Nov. 28. 1960./ Another cloudy day & very cloudy, fresh breeze, we have promise of rain and snow ton ight & colder, but only 38 degrees   A find mist, coming, on S. window.   A letter from Roberts.   raining & blowing hard out side   its 9-P-M   another long night.  9.P.M. & Radio said gale winds tonight been doing some damage in places, like up rooting trees & uproofing houses   I pray God that those of thine Thou will care for. & be with poor & homeless   Lord have Mercy

Tue. Nov 29. 1960./ Dark very very dark all day.   A letter from Roberts & his little magazine,  a letter from Wyatt & I haven’t enough to go around,  hope to get enough (100[?]

Nov. 29. Tue. 1960./ I called & talked to Mr Gunsenhouser & ordered 2 sheets  3 draw sheets & 5 yds toweling & 2. pillow slips. 13.25   I’ll have to pay half this pay & rest next pay.   they have raised food twice, but not the pay checks.   No one call-ed today or come in,   Betty was to come for laundrey but didn’t,  Turned cold & snowed very little & wind has been & still is cold & strong   Ann called  said she’sd had some sort of Clothing sale & that she gained points on the orders & had won a 9.00 dress,  I don’t understand but I do wonder if Jesus would do what they are doing to win clothing   dark day but moonlight tonight & cold.   

Nov. 30. Wed. 1960./ Dark morning,   I couldn’t sleep last night so slept late this a.m.   Betty & her sister & Frankie came in 7-30-a-m   she couldn’t come, Tue. she said, she took the wash & said she’d bring it back Thurs.   she’s to get the things from Dry good store & some more apples   the last she says   mere 1.75   Elbert ordered 1 bu. more   We will owe her 5.75 for bu & last half going to be hard on check.   Well Betty  the 2 boys came in & we visited couple hours,   I love Betty & do wish she belonged to Jesus   she’s so good hearted & does all she can for us & she loves me to   she brought the laundry back & she will be back 5th or 6th of Dec. but she will call before she comes, so as not to have to make 2 trips.   Ann didn’t call today,  Betty stopped there & said mrs. Hensly had stopped to get an order book for clothes.   it’s something like Lar-kins soap club.   It was 3-p-m when Betty & boys came & 5-15-p-m when she left here   it has snowed & blowed a gale & is still at it at 9-p-m.   It didn’t trouble every [?] lost plane on Lake Mich & a big boat [?]

Nov. 30. Wed. 1960./ on rocks on Lake Mich & a boat in a small boat & the wind whipping up 10. ft. waves,  they have not found plain or small boat as yet.   & snow drifts 4 ft. high in several places & pavements wet & slippy,   fights & lots of dead here & there & people haven’t woke up yet   The Lord is finishing up His work & will be coming in a very few yrs. now.  Oh, God.

Dec. 1. Thurs. 1960./ Rather dark Day cold & windy No. Mail.   sun came came in for a little while, one is in school, he is out of work & they are living rather scimp. so the people are begining all over to feel the pinch & to wish they had saved more;  not real windy  snow most all gone.   Seems the girls don’t tell me all that goes on, but it leaks out one way or another,  it doesn’t pay to be proud or self righeous, God sees & hears & Knows & helps if we trust him.   Betty was in a corner Wed. but we did-n’t let on we knew,   We all have to ans. to God & they know that.   Sun is nice & bright at 4-p-m.  I must try to ans. rest of Opals letter.  I did.

Fri. Dec. 2. 1960./ But I’m out of stamps,  We got 1. letter from Mrs. Bracket.  No letter from Nellie Audrey or Frank.   Wrote letter to Mrs. Acker.   I am out of stamps.  No one come in,   I have a bad cold.   Payne’s brother came in to hunt & Ernie Sarr called & told us young Helen tried to take her life.  he didn’t say any thing about his father,   he got all beat up a while ago for molesting little girls & boys.   Ernie & his mother were going to Cleveland Sat. so he said   Findings came in for few minutes & said they would be back Sat & put plug in for ice box & put a light on front porch   I’m feeling [?]

Sat. Dec. 3. 1960./ Nice day & Elbert washed out few pieces   Findings came & brought a young man,  he fix ice box plug & light on porch   it’s O.K. now,   Ann called late & said she’s been so busy.   that they are going to try to have sunday school in morning.   I sure have hard cold & Elbert is getting it also & he’s feeling punk,   they had little trouble with lights but got them done   she had to go to Huron for parts but everythings working good  Was late when they went home 7-15-P-M & said they would be back Sun & bring commution

Sun. Dec. 4. 1960./ Well, we got up & ha our bath & got read for Farrels & Findings & communion & he read the 8 ch. of Romans   they sang & talked & ser-ved bread & wine & they sang two hyms & they went home.   I have been fasting & praying for their church & the one Payne & the group up here are try-ing to get started.    it’s only 3-p-m & I’m begining to feel empty   have to cough & blow so much maybe that’s why.  Sun trying to shine & it’s still white.   Elbert is sleeping he feels so bad.  Every one’s gone home

Mon. Dec. 5. 1920 [should be 1960]./ Nice sun this morn, wind quite cold.   A letter from Roberts & book from Allen & family picture of Roberts in color   Elbert got his check Sat. & today Mr & Mrs. Finding came again,   she was taking her wash to Huron to do it, so Elbert went with them & did our wash & got few things done   he want to get done, pay light & phone bills & got some of the groceries & then he & Tom went to fish house & got catfish & perch & Elbert dressed them   they had 2 big catfish & we had 2 & rest perch   he was tired,   we had ours for supper- the catfish.   Mrs Jameson stayed with me   she finished dishes Elbert had washed & He carried in water. 

Tue. Dec. 6. 1960./ Betty & Mrs Walker came & Frankie   Betty is going to  g the rest of the groceries   she going to take my draw sheets home & hem them   she brought 1/2 bu apples & Elbert paid her for them & the eggs, he owes Ann for doz eggs 60 cents,   it’s dark & cloudy    tried to rain.   my head is terrible bad   was sick at be[?] half the night & Elbert feel so bad,  he got birthday cards from Easel & Nellie.   Betty brought him a cake last yr & forgot it this time    Mrs. Walker brought a nice pie today.   they gone to town    will stop when they come back & they did.   Betty wasn’t feeling very good or Mrs Walker either   Well she got the groceries & Elbert gave her 3.00 for apples & paid her for 2. doz eggs.   I’m sick

Wed. Dec. 7. 1960./ Feel so bad   No one in this a-m  Elbert got card from Virgina & Wyn.   & I feel to bad to worst   Milton came to hunt, got rabbit  [?]

Thurs. 8. Dec. 1960./ Sun did peek through a few times & I can’t see straight, feel to bad to sit up or eat.   Mrs. Payne called up.   Elbert feels so bad but no one to help do anything   Praise God he keeps Elbert & helps him to do what has to be done   our checks come this morning,   We thank God for them & for what help the neighbors can give in getting the food home for us    It has tried to snow several times,   it’s cold & little windy    Elbert has cooked the rabbit   going to have onions potatoes & beans.   sun is trying to shine but it is so cold & white.   I trust colds are better tomorrow.   Mrs. Finding came in after supper & visited untill most 2-a-m.   I sweat 3 gowns   I feel tired & weak.   Didn’t get any letters done   we got to bed at 3-a-m.    I slept till 9-a-m & had coffee & slept some more.    Elbert’s trying to fix my nightgown    no mail of importance.   Only God Knows how bad we feel.   sun is shining nice today, wind cold & raw   Pray God helps us feel lots better tomorrow.   Elbert feels so bad 

Fri. 9./ Milton stepped a mill & got the storm door Elbert he had left to have glass putted in & he got meat to boil & ham ready to eat,   he couldn’t change a 10 so now Elbert owes him 2.48 but he will pay him,   he owes Ann 60 cents for eggs   I was asleep when he came & was glad for once  he didn’t stay  No one else came to talk to & my cold is so bad   I hate to do much talking.  

Sat. Dec. 10. 1960./ Dark very dark day,   Jordon’s money went   No one here except bread man.   Elbert is real miserable  his rump pains so bad he can hardly step on his feet.   Well we sure will thank God when he takes it all away.   Elbert has to go out & get bed clothes on line.   he’s got in some water & some coal up. Praise the Lord.

Sun. Dec. 11. 1960./ Stormy night cold  8 degrees yes, terrible cold, wind & freezing   I took my bath & had breakfast & [?]

Sun. Dec. 11. 1960./ then Betty & 2 boys came brought the towels & draw sheets & talked a while   then went home.   Milton & Ann came little later & talked & Milton in with us   I Know Jesus hears & see & Knows all things   I Praise His Holy Name & Pray He will help them at the church they are trying to get to-gether,   help them to get organized & stand on God’s Promises,   we prayed & talked & am trusting Holy in Jesus.   Now I’ve been ask to guide there evening service & guide each one there & those who wish they had gone   I pray God will take charge of Ann entirely    I thank Thee & I thank & Praise Thee for ans. my prayer, for Elbert,  he’s so much better today   trusting he’ll be healed soon   Praise God. Amen.   Then Mrs. Ramm came & brought me Christmas cookies, bless her God   she didn’t forget m.   We visited some & some on the bible & on faith,   God help to read Thy word & understand.   Well, We Praise the Most Hight God, Amen.

Mon. Dec. 12. 1960./ Stormy & very cold.   Letter frown Miss Willitts   It’s queer   they write & write & never aask how you are or why you don’t ans. , but still call you a sinner if you can’t send them some money,   Well I pray God will help them to know & to help them.   I’m better but weak   I want to send Annabell a letter and thank her for the five she sent us. [?]

Mon. Dec. 12. 1960./ 70 mile winds  lots dead & lots fighting & dying.   I have to write to several    eyes are very bad   I was in Kitchen a while & fixed a cauiflower for supper while Elbert made my bed   he turned mattress over.   We had cauflower potatoes carrots & little piece of ham & dumplins & spinnage   he is so terribly tired   wish I could do more   am still so weak  & eyes so bad,   pray God will strengthen my eyes so I can read & write.   I praise God for all things Amen. 

Tue. Dec. 13. 1960./ Radio said going down to 12 below.   I talked to Ann last night   Been praying God would send some one to lead in the singing & she said a young man from Amherst had come to ask about taking charge of the singing & that should help a lot if they manage right.   I pray they will.   Oh God help them to work & pray trust & believe,   I thank Thee.   Oh God how much we need Thee.   Deal with Gibson in Thine own way & don’t let him trouble the others, but keep them Close to Thee   Elbert ans. 3 birthday cards & I sent note to Findings & carad to Annabell.   Budd & Betty came & the boys & brought the laundry   been blustry all day & quite a few died from storm,   Betty Kissed me & said she had a gift for me,   I pray God will give her a better one   Quite a little sun Tue.  got dark early   his back felt bad more light last night

Wed. Dec. 14. 1960./ This is for Wed.   Bright suny day turned [?]  received cards from Epplers, Finding, Myrtle Smith, Gilipie & Shram’s (5 to ans) 32 degrees & wamer.   I’ve been laying lot more than sitting.   eyes some better  Praise God.  Mr Anderson S. & Milton came in gave us 2 rabbits.  No call today or night.

Thurs. Dec. 15. 1960./ Dark day,   Betty came & brought Ann to stay with me & she & Elbert went to store,  he paid up the little bills, got few few things to eat   I had 44. dollars left.   I haven’t got cards out yet just don’t have the pep to think & write  hope to get most of them done tomorrow.   Ann & I had good talk & prayer   Betty went to Church Wed, night & she & Ann sang to hyms,  The Lord sent the Power   they had a blessed meeting   Payne is doing fine   Elbert is tired, but done him good to go.   Ann wiped up floors.   real cold out.

Fri. Dec. 16. 1960./ Mo. most gone again   Cold 12 degrees tonight   several cards today   I am in a hurry to get cards addressed and sent   am so weak.   Milton came & hunt-ed a while this morn, no game.  he gave Elbert 2 yesterday.   We had soup for supper.  No one came in today.   Elbert washed out quite a few pieces & he sure is so tired tonight   he had to carry coal & water   his legs & feet are so bad & pain him such a lot.   Martha sent Elbert a card but none to me.   I pray God will help her before it’s late.   How can she & Audrey be like that.   I pray all will turn out O.K.  Elbert says its cold out 18 degrees   Radio says Two big plains crashed over N. York today killing 24 or more  this morning causing 2 fires burning several big buildings.   Elberts 2 rabbits most cooked   its 10 to 8 P.M.

Sat. Dec. 17. 1960./ Been a fine day partly cloudy   7 pieces mail I tried to write

Sat. Dec. 17. 1960/ to write some   only got 6. card done, no one called or phoned,   Praise God I’m feeling better   Milton ask Ann what she would do & the church if I were to die,  of course if that was to happen  God would know all about it & have some one to take my place among them,   I hadn’t known about that,   I only suggest what we read & study in the bible.   God will take care of all Who stand on His promises, steadfast & firm & do His will & His ways.   We thank Thee Jesus Amen.

Sun. Dec. 18. 1960/ Dave Hunters birth day.   Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take Him at His word, just to stand up on His promises  just to Know Thus saith the Lord.  Jesus Jesus How I love Him how I’ve proved Him over & over Jesus Jesus Precious Jesus  Oh for Gace to Love Him more.   No phone calls or no one come in & few cards today & I wrote a few cards. 

Sun. Dec. 18. 1960./ Betty & 2 boys came in for an hour after church & had a cup of hot coffee & cocoa,   Sun came through often but got dark often   no one called us to visit or come in to visit except Betty   I do love Betty.  I pray Jesus has blessed Ann & Kept her close in mind & soul.  Bless her Lord.  I have prayed Thou will have blessed the’re meeting & the fellowship, help them to be [?] Jesus in heart & soul.  Oh help us. 

Mon. Dec. 19. 1960./ Cold  partly cloudy   No one came in untill this after noon & Mr Hensely & his wife & 3 children came in for an hour & brought a present from Mrs Smith “Myrtle” a very pretty box of writting paper & envelops & a pretty box.   & Elbert a big candy cane full of candy, from Bernice, Mrs. Smith’s daughter   & we don’t have money to buy just a small gift for them.   God I pray Thou will give them some extra gifts better than I could give   I thank Thee & Praise Thee.  Glory to God   Ann hasn’t called up today.   I pray Lord Thou will Bless & Guid there meetings.   Cold tonight  few snow flurrys this after noon.   No one called us up.  9 cards this morning.

Tue. Dec. 20. 1960./ No one come or phoned today & 9 or 10 cards,   I wrote several cards to Rev Willitts, Armstrongs, Jordon, Allen & Roberts & there are more,   I have so many more to ans.   It’s been snowing light snow most of the day & to dark to read & write.   Don’t seem so cold   snowing fine light snow  like heavy frost,   Lots of lives being lost in air plains & fire & crashes & still I’m wondering how many are waking up to the fact, the end time is here  God help us do what we ought to do

Wed. Dec. 21. 1960./ Shortest Day of the year,  No one come in or called, it’s been a beautiful day,   we got 6 or 8 cards & letters & I have used up all my cards & stamps but will try to [?]

Wed. Dec. 21. 1960./ Shortest day in the yr.   We got a card from each family & a letter from Audrey & note from several. Betty was coming but hasn’t & we haven’t heard from Ann for several days.   Have tried & tried to call Ann no ans. 

Thurs. Dec. 22. 1960./ A Beautiful Day 7. below   Bright sun & very cold raw wind quite fresh   Birds are nearly froze up, no cars runing to speak of   We got few card & letter from Nellie sort of insulting   I’m so glad Jesus sees, Knows & hears.   I have a doz. or more cards to write yet if I ever get them to write.   I feel so discusted,   Elbert hurt his thumb,  it badly swollen & pains him.   Ella Jane has a puss sack on her hip   she & Pinky are planing on spending 25th at Loura Bell’s   nellie’s had a shot in her arm for flu.  she’s been over helping Marcie Joe make a dress for herself, she’s 12. yrs. I believe.   They, most of them like to give me dirty little digs.   Oh Well;  I’m Happy in Jesus.   I had a vision short time ago, a big white Angel with big white wings & feathers, lite on south side of drive   it was so peculair, one car came in length of it & stopped & quite a few more & they couldn’t get them started & some people fell & rolled on ground & Elbert in the house   We prayed & it stayed long time & took Elbert & I on porch & said we were going up to meet Jesus,  God help us to do His will & way that we may be ready to go.   We’d sure like to help the rest to know, but they don’t believe us.   So I  Its a very cold night 6 below.

Fri. Dec. 23. 1960./ Nice morning good sun.  Cold raw wind bleow zero  We thank God for friends food & warmth   I had my breakfast 9-30-a-m   Couldnt sleep good even an hour at a time,   Elbert wasn’t feeling very good, but I really do praise God in Jesus Name   He takes care of us both,   I’ve felt terribly bad for passed 2. weeks, but we both try to keep going.   I got washed & dressed & then with Elbert’s help I set bread & made bread dough cake  made grahm 3 tins biscuits;   then we put 3 cups bread dough 2 eggs 1/2 milk cup light molasses 2 cups raisins & 2 white  1 teaspoon nut megg 1 cup shortening  cup white cherries & juice 2 cups sugar  1 table spoon soda & mixed it stiff with self raising flour    We had a great time but got it done.   I spilled some on my blanket  got paper’s moved some way, but we got cleaned up,  have to wash blanket.   got biscuits done but waiting for cake.   A woman came & brought us nice basket of fruit from Womens Jr. league from Huron & then. Edna & Cliff came before church   woman still came   they visited & hr. or so.   they brought us a big piece of ham & box of choclate cheery [?] tonight  M & Mrs Young came & brought us a chicken candy fruit  [?] & their Christmas blessing   they were [?] there way home to [?]

Fri. Dec. 23. 1960./ We are still waiting for fruit cakes to bake,   they are done but Elbert felt so bad he forgot to turn the heat on so after all the hard work, it isn’t to bad, but its eatable,   I’m thankful for that.   I thank & Praise Father, Son & Holy Ghost. 

Sat. Dec. 24. 1960./ Well, it’s been a fine day   Emerick & his peg leg pardner came to hunt but no luck.   Mr. & Mrs. Young came & they brought a chicken & a lot of can good & a bit of homemade candy & cookies & there was 3 different organizgans sent a big box of canned foods & jellow tea & can milk jelly & jello & soups & soap & I can’t remember all of it, but a lot,  I pray God will bless each one a plenty & Betty & Bud brought a bu. of apples. & box cherrie chocolates & Milton & Ann gave a box like them & Edna gave us a box, so we are sweet.   There was a ham in a big tin box, bread & also & Ann gave a fruit cake   We haven’t give Ann anything yet & I don’t know what to give her.   Mrs. Walker sent some pot holders.   Well I can’t remember but guess I wrote it All for today   It’s so nice to have them All come in & talk to us   Ann & Milton Budd & Betty & 2 boys all here tonight   God surely opened up the [?] of Heaven & showered us with [?] We praise His Holy Name now & ever more.   Glory to God Hallulu[?]

Dec. 25. Sun. 1960./ Well it’s been a fine day   We thought noone was coming in but Mr & Mrs. Simms there Son-in-law & there little girl & Simms daughter & Mr. Marschal & Wife & Mr. Hatten & elderly man & a Mr & Mrs. Mason Who were with Simms,   it was a great meeting, prayer testifing, visiting & singing   they takes care of us, our heads are better, but not as usual.   We were both so tired we went to bed 9-P-M   Well, they brought us a big box milk chocolates   It’s not near so cold tonight as last night.

Mon. Dec. 26. 1960./ We slept late this a-m.   had breakfast at 10.a.m.  Mrs Jaemeson from 4 Square Church in Vermilion came in at 11-a-m.  her son brought her,   she was happy to see & talk to me & she gave Elbert a new shirt size 15 1/2 to small   he takes 17 1/2 size [?] get it & she gave me a [ }   I gave her one box chocolates we received 5 boxes.   We only visited a few minutes   her boy didn’t want to wait.   God Bless them.   Tonight Mrs. & Mrs Payne & there to youngest children came in   they brought 2 small chickens   they had coffee & piece of cake & they forgot to take the cake we gave them.   We visited had prayer & they went home   God Bless them    they gave me a box of writtin paper & pencil   We are tired   Elbert washed some this morning    going down to 20 Radio said for tonight. 

Tue. Dec. 27. 1960./ Beautiful Day not cold Mrs. Walker took Betty came & her 2 boys

Tue. Dec. 27. 1960./ & took our wash to Huron & I wrote 6. letters while they were gone.   Betty took Mrs. Walker home  picked up Budd & she & boys came here with our wash & a few groceries we had her get.   We visited a little   she think she’ll be back Fri.   Mrs. Walker thinks she might come & stay a few days,   I pray God’s will be done   Now they have gone & Elbert’s fixing rice soup   Not much mail today.   Mrs Finding come in at 7-p-m & we talked & visited untill 1.a.m.   she longs for good christian friends to talk to.   I do pray God will give her strength & power to do His work & will & if I can help her that He will help m.

Wed. Dec. 28. 1960./ Beautiful morning untill 2.p-m.  then clouded up.  Only Allen’s & Roberts book & add. for mail   no one come in.   Ann called last night before 6.p.m.  Mrs Finding brought us some turkey meat & we had part of it for dinner.   Dark at 5-p-m.  Gas tank came Tue. Dec. 27. $9.68.   Well, no one called or come in today.

Thurs. Dec. 29. 1960./ cloudy all day  sun tried to shine couple of times but didn’t make a go of it.   I was sick all last night   bowels wouldn’t move & didn’t untill 3-p-m this after noon, now I feel weak & all in.   No mail worth while & I didn’t write any today   Hope to feel better tomorrow   Can’t use bed pan Mrs Jameson brough, hurts my back terrible.  hurt my back from 9.P.m. untill 1.a.m   I cried it hurt so bad   legs felt as if they were paralized clear up to my hips   Praise God he took it out.  I have only eaten egg & toast““

Thurs. Dec. 29. 1960./ eggs & toast & now we are going to have supper hamberg onions carrots & potatoes. & Pray we feel better Fri.   No Ann today.   She was to have use of car this week, maybe she has . But they didn’t come

Fri. Dec. 30. 1960/ Dark untill 9-30-a-m.   seems these are the dark days the bible tells us about.   I have to read & find out.  but then Betty & Ann came in   Betty had her electric phonegraph player & Ann came to talk scripture & tell what they had been doing,   they have one convert Mr Tomson, Annie’s husband,   Well Anne wiped up my room & Betty the Kitchen   Betty played a few Church records then Mr & Mrs. Crisco came from Bellvue & we had such a good visit & prayer & Scripture talk,   they brought me 2 new night gowns & several cans of fruit.   We had a real good visit.   I pray God will help them through our visit,   Help them to see & understand what they ought to know   Betty & Ann went home   said they’d be over in a day or so.   It’s been a big day.   God help each one of us in the way we need.

Sat. Dec. 31. 1960./ Mostly Cloudy not very cold.   A letter from Miss Willitts, one from Soul clinics one from Edna’s mother Gretchel Ky,   I felt bum all day & just laid & dozed   Hope for more strength tomorrow   Elbert’s rump has pained him so bad,   he killed 4 flies in last few days.   This is last day of Dec.   But we don’t here the bells or whistles blow   Milton & his father came & hunted a while    He gave Elbert one shot all to pieces   no one call [?] Mrs. Paynes baby is sick.

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