Mary fractures hand while moving furniture

Sam is at his convention for most of the week and returns toward the end. First thing that happens is he and Mary try to move a bed and Mary fractures her left hand. Ow! Good news is they put her arm on a board and so now Sam is doing all the cooking. While Sam is gone, Mary does not waste any time. Just an FYI, Mary's father had retired from the farm and lives with her and Sam. There was an apartment above their garage. That is why he is more a part of Mary's daily life. He eats meals with them. Mary takes him to town for a haircut. Mary even took her dad to the Masonic Temple for a party and he got to play cards.

Friday, Jan. 23, 1948

Today I was weary but ironed and cleaned and got everything done. Went to Walker's and tried on my dress and then up to Belfair so Papa could get a haircut. Went to the locker, Post Office and store. Got cake from Crosswhite and then saw Squires on way home about working Tuesday. Put all clothes away and mending all done too. Very mild weather out. I think it will rain. To the party at Masonic Temple on Pete Bennetsen and had a good time. Papa surely enjoyed himself playing cards. There were over 50 people there, I'm sure. Alma Sundstrom won the quilt. It surely is a beauty. Then they gave Pete a gift and he was so happy. It was really a wonderful party and a big success. Refreshments were cake and ice cream. The Robert Marvins were out and I was happy to see them.

Saturday, Jan. 24, 1948

Arose early and got ready to go to Holly. Stopped at Blanche Hackett's and she got ready to go along. It was a lovely day and we had a wonderful time. Grandma was so glad to see us. Told her all about our trip. Ran down to Aunt Katie's and saw her a minute. Then home and stopped at Knowlton's to see how they were. All were improving. Home and got a bite to eat. Papa already ate. Then to Marie's to get my ritual and to Lovey's. To Amaranth Installation and it was very lovely. We sat next to the organist who played for two Masonic bodies. He was so tired. Saw many I knew. Walkers who once lived in Belfair were installed in the East. Afterward, Florence Lindberg invited a gang to coffee and cake, including Lovey and I, so out we went. Lots of fun. Lovey came home with me. To bed very late.

Sunday, Jan. 25, 1948

A most wonderful sunny day and we arose at 9. We went up to Belfair to hear Dr. Garst speak at the schoolhouse. He was pretty good, although I'm no real judge. Afterward, took Lovey to Mrs. Berray's and we saw all she is doing in ceramics. Such lovely work and now our plans are all laid for our past Matron and Patrons gifts. We certainly are happy to get it all lined up. Also saw a lovely gift for Marie. Home and puttered around the house and had an early dinner. The sun was really warm today and I sat outside awhile. Tonight is very cold and it'll most likely freeze. Marie and her folks came in and stopped a few minutes. A wonderful sunset just now. To bed early and very tired.

Monday, Jan. 26, 1948

Today I arose early and got ready to go to Tacoma. Picked Edith Skene up a little before 11 and we got to Tacoma at 12:15. Ate our lunch then she went to doctor's office. I did some shopping and found material for a long dress, artificial flowers, some hankies and valentines. Met Edith and we went to Bremerton so I could see some figurines that Marie had admired there. Edith looked for a certain glue to no avail so we drove home. Ate dinner at Skene's and then home. Went down to Walker's and tried on black dress to see if hem was OK. Will get it Wednesday. Back to house and to bed early. Very cold out and I think it will freeze again tonight. Had a letter from Al Kurths. They are still painting at the new house.

Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1948

Today was very sunny all day but was very cold. Went to get Squire's but he said it was too frosty to dig. To store and got ham and mail. Then home and cleaned house good, arranged flowers, set table and made fire in stove and fireplace. The house looks very cozy and I hope the girls have a good time. The girls came just at 6, all but Eunice DeLong whose father had just passed away. We had a most wonderful time and played Shanghai "Rummy" afterward. How we laughed! Dorthy Eddy came down with two Christmas gifts and she stayed until the rest left. Then before I went to bed, I washed dishes so everything was all clean for Wednesday. To bed late.

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1948

Today I had my hair done at Wychoff's and then got my dress at Walker's. Ah! It was lovely! Then to Skene's with Edith's purse she left in my car. Took Graham to Key Center so he could get their car battery charged. Home and got dinner then got ready for Chapter. To Marie's and we picked up Mrs. Bryan and rode from Marie's in Flossy's car to Poulsbo. A very lovely meeting and a splendid program. We had a wonderful time and saw a lot of folks we knew. Mrs. Bryan was the best part of the program. Home very late and to bed. Still cold out. A letter from Mother today and a lovely linen hankie from Bill Bosch.

Thursday, Jan. 29, 1948

Today Sam was home when I got up. Told me all about his trip south. Then we tried to move a folding bed and it caught my left hand so I went to Schutt Clinic to get an X-ray. They said it was a fracture so put my hand in a board so Sam is doing the cooking now. Attended Tom White's funeral and there were the most wonderful flowers there. A very large crowd. Raining out now but very cold. We asked Mary Ruth and Jack to dinner so Sam is busy at it. The first time we've been together since we came home. We had a nice dinner and the folks enjoyed themselves. Stayed until late and talked of this and that. To bed late. Cold out.

Clydene Hostetler is a longtime Belfair resident, local historian, media archivist and documentary filmmaker of "Hidden in Plain Sight." She has been researching Mary Theler's life for the past 13 years. She can be emailed at [email protected].