Thursday, March 31, 1927
Church night. Dale and I went after supper. I enjoy going but when I get home I find the boys asleep on the couch and the baby put to bed. Everybody cries at having to wake up and undress and it spoils my whole evening forever.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Wednesday, March 30, 1927
Wednesday, March 30, 1927
The house is a sight with the kids running in and out and Dick with his papers, etc. Mess and paper all over the floor.
(Aunt Marjorie wrote, "Speaking of papers, I wonder if Dale and maybe Albert had been carrying Dick's paper route since he broke his leg.)
The house is a sight with the kids running in and out and Dick with his papers, etc. Mess and paper all over the floor.
(Aunt Marjorie wrote, "Speaking of papers, I wonder if Dale and maybe Albert had been carrying Dick's paper route since he broke his leg.)
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Tuesday, March 29, 1927
Tuesday, March 29, 1927
Dick has Albert to play with now and they had offices & play together writing newspapers. John Morgan sent Dick a while lot of little tablets, etc. and it sure keeps them busy.
(Later on in life, Dick, a philosophy professor at University of Louisville, and Albert, a theology professor at University of San Francisco, wrote one another letters that would probably have been quite interesting to read now. However, Mom said her grandmother threw them away when she came to live with them.)
Dick has Albert to play with now and they had offices & play together writing newspapers. John Morgan sent Dick a while lot of little tablets, etc. and it sure keeps them busy.
(Later on in life, Dick, a philosophy professor at University of Louisville, and Albert, a theology professor at University of San Francisco, wrote one another letters that would probably have been quite interesting to read now. However, Mom said her grandmother threw them away when she came to live with them.)
Friday, March 28, 2008
Monday, March 28, 1927
Monday, March 28, 1927
Dick went out in back yard and watched the boys dig a cave. Spring vacation week they always become cave dwellers and carry in all the mud possible.
(Aunt Marjorie wrote, "I remember a cave right against the old garage, that ran underneath the wall (no concrete floor just a dirt floor) as the kids went down from the outside and came up on the inside. Also, the neighborhood boys and Mary Wells climbed a ladder and played on top of the garage frequently. Bill Moon, later head of the Music Department at Tech (High School) once fell off our garage and broke his arm.")
Dick went out in back yard and watched the boys dig a cave. Spring vacation week they always become cave dwellers and carry in all the mud possible.
(Aunt Marjorie wrote, "I remember a cave right against the old garage, that ran underneath the wall (no concrete floor just a dirt floor) as the kids went down from the outside and came up on the inside. Also, the neighborhood boys and Mary Wells climbed a ladder and played on top of the garage frequently. Bill Moon, later head of the Music Department at Tech (High School) once fell off our garage and broke his arm.")
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Sunday, March 27, 1926
Sunday, March 27, 1927
Got Dick’s crutches. Dick was dressed for the first time and learning to walk on crutches. He is so happy.
Got Dick’s crutches. Dick was dressed for the first time and learning to walk on crutches. He is so happy.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Saturday, March 26, 1927
Saturday, March 26, 1927
Haggard came out but did not change the cast, ordered crutches, but no weight on leg yet.
(Aunt Marjorie noted that she has a picture of Dick with the crutches.)
Haggard came out but did not change the cast, ordered crutches, but no weight on leg yet.
(Aunt Marjorie noted that she has a picture of Dick with the crutches.)
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Friday, March 25, 1927
Friday, March 25, 1927
The day of our class dinner when we entertain our husbands. Took most of the time finishing up my dress to wear. Lola and the Collins’ kids came over to stay with the boys.
(Aunt Marjorie wrote, "I have heard about the program to entertain their husbands. Mother had told me of the stunned look on Daddy's face when it was announced that Mother would sing, "Passing On the Rye". Someone played the piano while Mother mouthed the words and gestured and Mrs. Ragsdale, a very good singer, hid behind the piano and sang."
Apparently, though Grandma could play the piano, she did not have much of a singing voice.)
The day of our class dinner when we entertain our husbands. Took most of the time finishing up my dress to wear. Lola and the Collins’ kids came over to stay with the boys.
(Aunt Marjorie wrote, "I have heard about the program to entertain their husbands. Mother had told me of the stunned look on Daddy's face when it was announced that Mother would sing, "Passing On the Rye". Someone played the piano while Mother mouthed the words and gestured and Mrs. Ragsdale, a very good singer, hid behind the piano and sang."
Apparently, though Grandma could play the piano, she did not have much of a singing voice.)
Monday, March 24, 2008
Thursday, March 24, 1927
Thursday, March 24, 1927
Ironed till noon, then stopped and cleaned up the house as Dick’s teacher called and told me a committee from his class was going to call and present him with a box of candy. Of course he was delighted.
(I assume the "committee" was a group of other students from the class.)
Ironed till noon, then stopped and cleaned up the house as Dick’s teacher called and told me a committee from his class was going to call and present him with a box of candy. Of course he was delighted.
(I assume the "committee" was a group of other students from the class.)
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Wednesday, March 23, 1927
Wednesday, March 23, 1927
Cool and cloudy
Washed and then cut out and almost made my silk dress. Still awfully tired. Dick’s teachers, Mrs. Kayser, Mrs. Aufderhreide, Miss Swope, and Mrs. Shelby all called on him. I made his birthday cake – angelfood.
(Mom tells a funny story about someone in the family always bringing the best tasting, lightest angel food cakes to family gatherings. She would never give out her recipe. It turned out that her neighbor was baking them for her! At least Grandma made her own cakes.
Aunt Marjorie wrote, "Dick's 9th birthday! Helen Aufderheide was also one of my teachers, probably the most dedicated teacher I ever had. I had her for the 3rd or 4th grade class, then had her again as our science teacher for 7th, 8th grade. She would take groups of us on the street car to the Butler University campus to spot birds in the woods and on a clear evening, she would meet groups of us to point out the stars and tell us their names and constellations. Her patient husband would accompany her. When we had problems learning something, she would arrive at school a half hour early for a week at a time to tudor us.)
Cool and cloudy
Washed and then cut out and almost made my silk dress. Still awfully tired. Dick’s teachers, Mrs. Kayser, Mrs. Aufderhreide, Miss Swope, and Mrs. Shelby all called on him. I made his birthday cake – angelfood.
(Mom tells a funny story about someone in the family always bringing the best tasting, lightest angel food cakes to family gatherings. She would never give out her recipe. It turned out that her neighbor was baking them for her! At least Grandma made her own cakes.
Aunt Marjorie wrote, "Dick's 9th birthday! Helen Aufderheide was also one of my teachers, probably the most dedicated teacher I ever had. I had her for the 3rd or 4th grade class, then had her again as our science teacher for 7th, 8th grade. She would take groups of us on the street car to the Butler University campus to spot birds in the woods and on a clear evening, she would meet groups of us to point out the stars and tell us their names and constellations. Her patient husband would accompany her. When we had problems learning something, she would arrive at school a half hour early for a week at a time to tudor us.)
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Tuesday, March 22, 1927
Tuesday, March 22, 1927
Fair and warmer
Went to Mrs. Shullenberger’s with Mrs. Peggs in the machine to missionary meeting. Mrs. Collins and her kids were with Dick and he enjoyed having them so much and I had a delightful time.
(Grandma called cars, "machines". I wonder when she started calling them "cars"? Aunt Marjorie wrote that Mrs. Shullenberger was their pastor's wife.)
Fair and warmer
Went to Mrs. Shullenberger’s with Mrs. Peggs in the machine to missionary meeting. Mrs. Collins and her kids were with Dick and he enjoyed having them so much and I had a delightful time.
(Grandma called cars, "machines". I wonder when she started calling them "cars"? Aunt Marjorie wrote that Mrs. Shullenberger was their pastor's wife.)
Friday, March 21, 2008
Monday, March 21, 1927
Monday, March 21, 1927
Cloudy and cool
Too tired to drag. A good thing Dick is no longer upstairs as I would have been in bed next I believe if I had to run up and down any more. My toe gives me fits besides. Pains so.
(Grandma broke her toe or stubbed it badly a few years before this, which caused a lot of pain later.)
Cloudy and cool
Too tired to drag. A good thing Dick is no longer upstairs as I would have been in bed next I believe if I had to run up and down any more. My toe gives me fits besides. Pains so.
(Grandma broke her toe or stubbed it badly a few years before this, which caused a lot of pain later.)
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Sunday, March 20, 1927
Sunday, March 20, 1927
Rain and cooler
We moved Dick downstairs and put him in a rocker today. He says he would like to sleep down there on the couch. Certainly would help me. Ella and Mama and boys spent the afternoon and Mac’s came in the evening.
(Aunt Marjorie wrote, "The couch was in the kitchen - right next to our only bathroom. No wonder it was a help to mother! Ella was Uncle Guy's wife and the boys were our cousins, Bob & Don Campbell).
Rain and cooler
We moved Dick downstairs and put him in a rocker today. He says he would like to sleep down there on the couch. Certainly would help me. Ella and Mama and boys spent the afternoon and Mac’s came in the evening.
(Aunt Marjorie wrote, "The couch was in the kitchen - right next to our only bathroom. No wonder it was a help to mother! Ella was Uncle Guy's wife and the boys were our cousins, Bob & Don Campbell).
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Saturday, March 19, 1927
Saturday, March 19, 1927
Dale went down this AM and got his glasses. Grandpa Smith came to see Dick. Gilbert took Albert down to get a him a sweater and new shoes.
(Aunt Marjorie wrote that perhaps Dale was getting headaches because he needed glasses.
Grandpa Smith lived in Crawfordsville.)
Dale went down this AM and got his glasses. Grandpa Smith came to see Dick. Gilbert took Albert down to get a him a sweater and new shoes.
(Aunt Marjorie wrote that perhaps Dale was getting headaches because he needed glasses.
Grandpa Smith lived in Crawfordsville.)
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Friday, March 18, 1927
Friday, March 18, 1927
Gilbert’s class banquet this evening so I found Lola Parsons could come and keep the kids so we went and enjoyed the supper and pictures but found a dull, old crowd. No wonder Gilbert doesn’t enjoy the class anymore.
(Grandma finally gets to go out for a change, and finds herself in a "dull, old crowd"!)
Gilbert’s class banquet this evening so I found Lola Parsons could come and keep the kids so we went and enjoyed the supper and pictures but found a dull, old crowd. No wonder Gilbert doesn’t enjoy the class anymore.
(Grandma finally gets to go out for a change, and finds herself in a "dull, old crowd"!)
Monday, March 17, 2008
Thursday, March 17, 1927
Thursday, March 17, 1927
Fair and warm
I went with Dale to J.C.E. and enjoyed staying with the kiddies. They certainly have opportunities to develop that were never offered to my generation & I’m not so old, either. Dale had a bad headache. Mama came out.
(I suppose there was no aspirin or Tylenol (obviously) for Dale to take? Also, J.C.E. is Junior Christian Endeavor, a youth group at their church.)
Fair and warm
I went with Dale to J.C.E. and enjoyed staying with the kiddies. They certainly have opportunities to develop that were never offered to my generation & I’m not so old, either. Dale had a bad headache. Mama came out.
(I suppose there was no aspirin or Tylenol (obviously) for Dale to take? Also, J.C.E. is Junior Christian Endeavor, a youth group at their church.)
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Wednesday, March 16, 1927
Wednesday, March 16, 1927
Spring
The lessons in cartooning came and Dick is delighted with it. He did some very good drawings it seems to me. Albert set up a tune for some roller skates which Gilbert got for him. Made Dick wish he could get out.
Spring
The lessons in cartooning came and Dick is delighted with it. He did some very good drawings it seems to me. Albert set up a tune for some roller skates which Gilbert got for him. Made Dick wish he could get out.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Tuesday, March 15, 1927
Tuesday, March 15, 1927
Fair and warmer
Dick’s school nurse was here. She is so pleasant. She came as we were eating lunch and I hadn’t put my ironing board away yet out of Dick’s room, but I guess she understands.
(I wonder if the school nurse visited to confirm that Dick really had a broken leg and couldn't go to school?)
Fair and warmer
Dick’s school nurse was here. She is so pleasant. She came as we were eating lunch and I hadn’t put my ironing board away yet out of Dick’s room, but I guess she understands.
(I wonder if the school nurse visited to confirm that Dick really had a broken leg and couldn't go to school?)
Friday, March 14, 2008
Monday, March 14, 1927
Monday, March 14, 1927
Cloudy and cold – report cards
Sat with Dick all day, sewing and put the clothes to soak while he napped. Then after Gilbert got home I washed, hung the colored clothes up in the bathroom and attic. Mama was out a little while.
(Aunt Marjorie wrote, "I forgot, wet clothes were hung up in the bathroom, too! Any place we could dry clothes, hooks were fastened on the walls to stretch up a line!")
Cloudy and cold – report cards
Sat with Dick all day, sewing and put the clothes to soak while he napped. Then after Gilbert got home I washed, hung the colored clothes up in the bathroom and attic. Mama was out a little while.
(Aunt Marjorie wrote, "I forgot, wet clothes were hung up in the bathroom, too! Any place we could dry clothes, hooks were fastened on the walls to stretch up a line!")
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Sunday, March 13, 1927
Sunday, March 13, 1927
Fair and cold
Took the babies to Sunday School and Gilbert stayed with Dick. I hate to leave him but all think I ought to get out all I can & Dick isn’t suffering at all. Too nice to keep the babies in & I want Ned to get over his bashfulness. Anne and Ray Mock and Betty Jane were here and brought Dick a book.
(Aunt Marjorie wrote, "Mock's were Mother's old friends. Betty Jane was about Albert's age, I believe.")
Fair and cold
Took the babies to Sunday School and Gilbert stayed with Dick. I hate to leave him but all think I ought to get out all I can & Dick isn’t suffering at all. Too nice to keep the babies in & I want Ned to get over his bashfulness. Anne and Ray Mock and Betty Jane were here and brought Dick a book.
(Aunt Marjorie wrote, "Mock's were Mother's old friends. Betty Jane was about Albert's age, I believe.")
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Saturday, March 12, 1927
Saturday, March 12, 1927
Rain and cooler
My how the boys hate rainy Saturdays and I do too. They make me so much work. The boys won’t stay in! Papa came to see Dick, but I was down town after Gilbert got home. Got Dale and Ned each a cricket sweater and some goods for Marjorie and myself.
Rain and cooler
My how the boys hate rainy Saturdays and I do too. They make me so much work. The boys won’t stay in! Papa came to see Dick, but I was down town after Gilbert got home. Got Dale and Ned each a cricket sweater and some goods for Marjorie and myself.
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