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, February 11, 2008

Friday, February 11, 1927

Friday, February 11, 1927

Well after all, that is the best way to go except it is such a shock to those left behind. But it is fitting that jolly, good natured little “Uncle Shorty” should not get old and linger a burden on any one. He would hate that and in his new home no doubt he died happy. Mama went today.