Ruth Campbell Smith 1925-27 Diaries

My grandmother, Ruth Campbell Smith (1892 - 1972) kept a diary for many years. I am posting her entries from 1925 - 1927 in this blog. Her family included sons Dale (1916 - 2004), Dick (1918 - 1971), Albert (1920 - 1979), and Ned (1923 - 1976), and later daughters Marjorie (1925 - 2010) and Eleanor (1929 - 2011). Her husband was Gilbert (1889 - 1937) and they lived in Indianapolis. I hope you enjoy this glimpse of what it was like to be a housewife and mother in the 1920's.

Monday, March 27, 2006

Friday, March 27, 1925

Friday, March 27, 1925
Cooler

Mama came over today and in the evening we went to Mac’s house. Ned walked clear to Michigan St. and back. It was about midnight when we got home. We were going to come earlier but then Margaret served fruit salad, cake and coffee and of course we had to stay and eat. Enjoyed it so much.

(According to Mom, Mac and Margaret are the McMillans. They were good friends. In fact, when Marjorie got married, Mac is the one who gave her away. They had one son.)

(Maureen - if you are reading this, call your Mom and ask her for more details on the McMillans and how they became good friends and send a comment!)