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Sunday, Dec. 18, 1949 Snow fell early in the morning and everything was so icy, but the sun came out and now at 2:30 it is beautiful but cold! Sam wrapped water hydrant then put away ladder and wrapped several boxes of salmon. I took salmon and candy to Skene’s. She was at church, so I stayed but a short time. Someone stole the camel bells I gave her. Sam went down to Rudy’s and got more boxes for salmon at the store. Everything cooking for dinner. Ruby called up. Said they had 3 inches of sno...
Sam and Mary are busy attending Christmas parties and having people over for dinner. It is getting colder and even starting to snow. I love Christmas time! Sunday, Dec. 11, 1949 We arose late and we thought of going to Seattle when Henry called up. So out he came, and we talked about an hour. He is so enthused over his Canadian job. Can only get home once a week so think he eventually will move up. To Seattle by way of Tacoma and it was a nice ride. We called on George McCorkhill at the Providen...
This week was full of Christmas parties and preparing for them. Sam drove off in their car and the cat jumped inside and he didn’t know it. I’ve done that before. It is getting cold out too. Sunday, Dec. 4, 1949 Arose early and ate, then at 10:30 a.m. came Alma Nelson and her mother. We drove to Myrtle’s and got our directions. Ralph had made a good map for us. So, we had a cup of coffee and pie downtown and then went out to Myer’s Antique Shop where we spent two very pleasant hours. We heard so...
A lot of Christmas doings going on. Wrapping presents, parties, etc. Mary spent over 4 hours on her address book one night for Christmas cards. I remember my mother would spend days writing her Christmas cards out. The weather has turned into lots of rain. A county commissioner drowned. Sunday, Nov. 27, 1949 An extremely windy day although the sun came out it was raining about half of the time and tonight it's raining again. Made a cherry pie and cleaned house good. Wrote several letters then...
I really enjoyed reading this week's diary. Felt kind of sorry for Sam having back problems. Mary always refers to him going to the doctors for treatment. I bet you Mary and Sam mailed a lot of Christmas cards. Sunday, Nov. 20, 1949 Awoke early. So much shooting and the phone rang. Very foggy out. Delmar Deputy was down to see Sam about the truck, so we ate a late breakfast. Cleaned house and looked at all the beautiful favors Doris sent. Sam still has a stiff back, so he has the heat pad on...
More meetings this week. Sam comes home from bird hunting with a couple of pheasants. He also brought a vase for Mary for her birthday. It was her birthday this week. Sunday, Nov. 13, 1949 Slept late and then up to Belfair to clean up Temple but the Jones and Shorts had got there early so there was but little to do. Called Alma Nelson from the store to thank her for the lovely corsage. Home and put the wagon wheels away, etc. Then cleaned up and drove to Gig Harbor. Took a duck up to Aunt Vina....
Still hunting during this week, deer and birds. Sam took Queenie out this week again. Mary fixed deer heart for dinner. How many of you have had deer heart? Sunday, Oct. 30, 1949 Today we got up early and went up on Palmer Mountain. We went through a thicket and by the time we came home we had seen 32 deer. Met the Kraft Cheese man we used to have in the store. Then when we came by Alma Nelson's, she gave us some coffee. We had a nice visit. We saw 3 doe first on our way up, then 6 more, the...
Mary and Sam went on a duck hunting trip. They came home and left for east of the mountains to go deer hunting. They took their dog, Queenie. I think she had a good time. Sam got a couple of birds but no deer yet. Sunday, Oct. 23, 1949 Went out on the dike on Lake Klamath and Sam shot a goose which fell in the lake. Another man sent his dog after it and claimed the goose. Then another hunter shot a goose and it fell way out on the lake and the same game hog claimed that. So, we told the young ma...
Mary is home this week. She pulls the winter clothes out and puts the summer clothes in the attic. Sam catches a terrible cold, but that doesn't stop him from going hunting east of the mountains with Bill Cady. The weather is slowly turning. Sunday, Oct. 2, 1949 Today I put several lovely vases of flowers in the house. The one with red roses and red snap dragons is the loveliest by far. Cleaned my clothes and shoes and changed the beds. Put everything away so I can start a new week Monday. Mrs....
Have you noticed Mary and Sam pretty much have a hot meal every breakfast? Even if it is just pancakes? I had to laugh when she shares their pup walked on the freshly painted porch. Sunday, Sept. 25, 1949 We slept late, then I made pancakes for breakfast. Cleaned house and put away yesterday's washing. Cleaned my Chapter dress so it is ready for Friendship Night. Took everything off of my desk and am now sitting in the sun. It's so warm out! Hung the plate Maimee Gould gave me. It looks very...
Mary is still picking flowers. Henry and Louie are Mary's brothers. Henry had big equipment to carry out the work of the Canadian Timber. I have 16 mm home movies of them doing this job. The big bulldozer sits up on his son's property in Bellingham. And it still runs! Sunday, Sept. 18, 1949 Arose early and took 2 huge bouquets of flowers to Lovey. Betty met me at the door, so I told her what to do with them. We drove to Tacoma and ate breakfast in Seattle. Very nice. To the Driftwood Show and en...
I live on the Columbia River outside of Longview. Reading this diary from 73 years ago it pretty much is the same. They just finished fishing salmon here the other day. People would go out and sometimes they were lucky and sometimes they weren't. Some of the fish I saw were beauties! Sunday, Sept. 4, 1949 Ruby, Earl and Sam went out fishing and I slept in. When I got up at 10 it was quite hazy and trying to rain. Very cool out. Cleaned camp and got things ready for breakfast. Very quiet here as...
Mary and Sam are fishing for salmon on the Columbia River. I live on the Columbia River, and they are fishing now and seem to have better luck after it rains. Saturday, Aug. 27, 1949 Today I could not sleep after 6 but did not get up until nearly 8. Cleaned house and got started on my scrapbook. At 2:15 I had completed the book as far as I can go without the rest of my pictures. Then Bud Bickle came down to mow the lawn and he fixed the lawn mower so it does not die when you let it idle. The...
Mary has returned home from her lengthy vacation. She gets into cleaning the house and getting her laundry caught up, doesn’t miss a beat and gets her hair done. We cannot forget getting the hair done. Where is Sam? Sunday, Aug. 21, 1949 Today we all got up early and the folks went to church. I packed my clothes and was all ready to go early. They made a lovely dinner of beef rice just like Alma and I like it. Everything was delicious. We left the house at 12:05 as Mary was late, then came d...
Blanche gets food poisoning and ends up in the hospital. She and Mary had made a stop on the train and Blanche does not return. She had gone to the hospital and sent a telegram to Mary to tell her she would be catching up later. Sunday, Aug. 14, 1949 This morning was cool and clear, and Blanche was up at 7:30 and went out for a walk just as I was getting up at 8:40. She said it was glorious out along the brow of the hill. Ate in the main dining room and it was very pleasant. Wrote 3 more cards a...
Mary and Blanche spend all of this week in Canada. Sunday, Aug. 7, 1949 We arose early after a hot restless night and got ready for church. Went down on the streetcar with a group from New Brunswick and Pennsylvania. Just before we got to the church, we saw Waggoners and Douglas of Wenatchee and were they surprised. Then after a few words we went into church where we saw our friends from the train, the Tomlinsons. There were over 1,800 people at the services which were splendid. Afterward we...
This is a very full week for Mary and Blanche. Sam drove them to Vancouver, British Columbia, to catch a train to Toronto. Sunday, July 31, 1949 Today was a busy day. Arose early and did the balance of the mangling and put away the clothes. Then started breakfast. At 10 the Kurths came so we ate a farm breakfast with ham, pancakes and eggs. Just sat and talked. In the afternoon the Oaklands, the Bledsoes (who fish on the Columbia River) and another couple. Then Billy Hyde came in to ask to use...
After last week's vacation fishing and camping, Mary and Sam had lots to do around the house. Mary's father's estate is settled among Mary and the boys. Sunday, July 24, 1949 We got up late and I cleaned up all the mess from camping. It was quite a big job and with all my other work was not done until 3 o'clock. A sunny day but so very windy we could not go outside much. Wrote in my diary and pasted some in my scrapbook so it's up to date. Planted the mountain ash and myrtle over by the chicken...
This week was really a fun week. Mary and Sam took their boat past Dewatto, camped for several days and went sole fishing. Sunday, July 17, 1949 Today we ate early, and I washed clothes so we could go on our trip Monday. Cleaned house and put in fresh flowers. They surely look nice. Sam went to Belfair to empty garbage and got sidetracked so was gone most of the day. A very warm day and a light breeze. Leonard, his wife and mother-in-law stopped by and saw the flowers and the house. We had a...
Mary and Babe Michael drove down to the beach for the day and had a wonderful time. Hottest day of the year was this week in 1949 and Mary said the swimming was so unreal. Raspberries are still being picked but I think they should be about done. Sunday, July 10, 1949 We arose late as it was so noisy it was impossible to sleep. Ate breakfast and looked over the park which was very lovely although we could see not much time or money has been spent on it. Drove around some of the lovely view proper...
This week raspberries are the main job. Picked them and made 27 pints of jam. Watering the lawn and gardens are becoming a regular task. The weather seems to be getting warmer. Just a regular week in Belfair. Sunday, July 3, 1949 We arose late and Sam slept real late so ate alone. Bill Hyde and Evelyn were down and borrowed the ladder as they are going to paint the house. I picked some raspberries, and we took a bowlful down to Fischler's and met all his family. Stayed just a minute as they...
Sounds like it was a bit on the cold side. Blackberries and raspberries are in season. Mary attends several chapter meetings. She mentions that a new pup is there. Sunday, June 26, 1949 Today we all slept late. Sam was out late, and Blanche and I were tired. Then we picked raspberries and a few flowers. I cleaned the house and put away my clothes. A dark day and not too warm. The new pup is here, and the cat has her scared to death already. Eddie and Hal Fischler were down and Sam showed Hal...
Mary enjoys the sun. She goes swimming and works in the garden. Watering is a biggy in the evenings. She attends a Grand Chapter in Seattle and has a great time. Sunday, June 19, 1949 Today was very warm in the a.m., but at 12:30 up came another of those dry winds. By 12:30 the washing was done, cabin and upstairs clean and a lot of watering done. Very clear out and so lovely. Made a date with the dentist for Tuesday. In the afternoon I watered all the corners that were dry and lay out in the...
Mary and Sam take a ride down to Union then to Hoodsport in the evening. Nice thing to do to cool off. Strawberries are in season big time. "Gue-duck" chowder and strawberry shortcake was the food for this week. Saturday, June 11, 1949 Today Glen Harris called Sam up and wanted him to go after gue-ducks, so they left about 9:30. I washed clothes and cleaned house good. Fixed all the vases with flowers and oh, are they lovely. Sam sprayed the raspberries and roses before he left for...
I get a kick reading all the names of Mary's friends and acquaintances. Names like Leona, Vina, Ruby, Florence, Ruth and so many others. Names now that are used for newborns are totally different. Mary loves the outdoors. She loves the water and loves to swim. She lies out in the sun when she has the chance and I bet she was tanned. Saturday, June 4, 1949 Arose early and went to practice. Lovey wanted to move some stuff out of the locker so told me to come in early. But when I came in her...
