Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Monday, September 30, 1935

Mildred got Gene's breakfast & the kids ready for school. Milt doesn't have to work tonight. Mildred washed & I folded the clothes. I've been in bed most all day. Grace came up this evening & ate supper with us.

Sunday, September 29, 1935

Mildred got up & got Milt's breakfast & he went to work. The boys & Mildred & Lucile went to Sunday School. I've stayed in bed most of the day & I sure feel tough. Milt had to go on night shift tonight too.

Saturday, September 28, 1935

I got up this a.m. at 4:30 but was too sick to say up & I called Mildred & Milt up, then I went back to bed & I've been in bed all day & gee but I was sure sick. I got a note from Bob. He's at Follett's. Raymond & Edwin stayed all nite here.

Friday, September 27, 1935


I sewed some today, but have been lazy all day.  Mildred & Lucile went to the dance with Packers. 

Thursday, September 26, 1935

I patched some overall, and Mildred ironed, then I patched the clothes she ironed (part of them). Then Mildred & Kate went to town and got the groceries.

Wednesday, September 25, 1935


We washed and got thru about 2 o'clock, then sprinkled the clothes. I put up some apples this evening.

Tuesday, September 24, 1935

I haven't done much today. Mildred & Kate went up town. We cut apples to make applesauce. I sent Grandma Schnarr some apples. Mildred stayed with Vernon's & Glady's baby.

Monday, September 23, 1935

Kate washed over here today. I sewed, then washed out Roger's clothes. I made 3 quarts of peach preserves. Bob quit school, and went to Camp Verde.

Sunday, September 22, 1935


Milt drove Maggie's car to church. Mildred & the boys went. Bob & I got dinner. We had chicken, sweet spuds & peach dumplings. I went down to see Grandma Schnarr & showed her my pictures. I made cookies for the kid. 

Saturday, September 21, 1935

As soon as Gene went to work I started to iron & ironed till 7:30. Then Mildred ironed & I got breakfast. Milt went on afternoon shift. I walked up town with him & we ate lunch at the English Kitchen. We saw Helen Copeland.

Friday, September 20, 1935

We washed & oh gee what a washing we had & I am tired. Before supper we sprinkled the clothes & had a big box full. 

Thursday, September 19, 1935

I made a dress for Pauline & one for Lassie. Kate came over & sewed a while this evening.

Wednesday, September 18, 1935

After Milt went to bed, I went up to Mrs. Tucker's and ate lunch with Lucile and Mrs. Tucker & helped them peel peaches. Mrs. T gave me a sack of  grapes. 

Tuesday, September 17, 1935

I haven't done much except sit around and read. I sure feel rotten lazy. We got a letter from Loreen and she sent a picture.

Monday, September 16, 1935

We washed Roger's clothes and a few others. I made Melba a new dress all except the buttons and button holes. Kate washed over here.

Sunday, September 15, 1935

Milt, Mildred & the 3 little girls went to Sunday School. We had chicken and gravy for dinner. I went down to Grandma Schnarr's a while and then Bob and I cleaned up the front yard.

Saturday, September 14, 1935

I ironed while Mildred and Kate went uptown, then she ironed and patched and helped Kate make her slacks and washed and a few more clothes. I sent Nell a card for her birthday. I ironed till about 11 o'clock.

Friday, September 13, 1935

We washed and oh boy what a washing we had. Mildred went uptown with Kate and got some groceries. Milt wen on graveyard shift this evening. We sprinkled the clothes before supper.

Thursday, September 12, 1935

I picked over the elderberries and put up 7 bottles of juice. Milt went uptown and sent Loreen a package. Mildred and I put on a quilt and tied it, then I bound it.

Wednesday, September 11, 1935

I haven't felt good today and haven't done very much. Mildred kept Kate's kids while she and Harley went to the show.

Tuesday, September 10, 1935

I went down to Grandma Schnarr's a while, then came home and put up 3 quarts of apples, and 2 1/2 quarts of chilies. Milt & Neil went up the P.J. Road and got some elderberries. Bob, Gene and Mildred went to the show.

Monday, September 9, 1935

After the kids went to school I went to bed and have stayed there nearly all day. Kate washed over here. Matilda came over to see me. Mildred went up town. Mrs. Kelly left for California today.

Sunday, September 8, 1935

Lassie, Pauline, Neil & Bob went to Sunday School. I ironed awhile then my back hurt me so I went to bed. Gene helped get dinner. This evening Ern and Maggie came over a while. I've heard about Huey Long being shot this evening.

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Saturday, September 7, 1935

Milt went on day shift this a.m. I made 2 shirts, 3 bloomers, & 1 pair pillowcases, then got ready to wash. I sprinkled the clothes this evening. I'm too tired to iron.

Friday, September 6, 1935

I put up 7 1/2 quarts of peaches today. I washed Roger's clothes and a few others so I won't have so many tomorrow. Milt went up and got his check and bought some groceries and things.

Thursday, September 5, 1935


Milt went down to Cottonwood and to the lake. I went with Ern & Maggie down to Grace's. We got some corn, citrus, and tomatoes. Milt got some corn and chiles. It is 9:15 and Milt and Bob haven't come yet. Dorothy left for Calif. today.

Wednesday, September 4, 1935

The girls washed today. Mildred sprinkled the clothes. Mr. Anderson left some apples and corn at Tom Miller's for us. Milt & Ern went up and got the. We had corn for breakfast.

Tuesday, September 3, 1935

School started today. All the kids were excited, they only stayed half a day. Mildred ironed. Bob and I played horseshoes. I beat him two games. I've sure felt tough all day.

Monday, September 2, 1935

Gene didn't have to work today and we didn't get up till 8 o'clock. The girls washed a few things. I bottled some elderberry juice this evening.

Sunday, September 1, 1935

Everyone except Don, Roger & I went to S.S.. Milt drove Ern's car. I made hamburger stew & rice pudding. The girls went up to see Gladys. I went down to Bennett's & boy how it did rain. This evening I went down to see Grandma Schnarr.

Monday, February 27, 2017

Thursday, August 1, 1935

After Milt & Gene went to work I got ready to wash. Lucile came down from Tucker's. Mrs. Tucker is in the hospital. Gee what a washing we did. The girls went up town with Helen. I got thru washing about 10 o'clock & am tired!

Friday, August 2, 1935

I helped Helen do Kate's washing, then I washed for Mrs. Tucker. The girls did most of the ironing then went up town.  They ate supper with Vernon & Gladys & Otto. Milt & I went over to Leland & Margaret's this evening.

Saturday, August 3, 1935

I washed again & got thru at 11o'clock then I rested a while & went up to see Mrs. Tucker. The girls ironed & I pressed the boys pants. Gene & Bob went down to Grace's. Milt killed a tarantula out in the front yard.

Sunday, August 4, 1935

Mildred, Lucile & the 4 boys went to S. S. & Church. Otto, Vernon & Gladys came down this afternoon. Neil went down to Grace's after church. We had roast and sweet potatoes for dinner.

Monday, August 5, 1935

Dorothy came down & washed. Lucile & I helped her. Mrs. Bennett came by for a few minutes. Mr. Tucker came down & got the clothes for Dorothy. It rained this evening.