January
1947
1
– First New Years I didn't have to go to a Plant. Home today. Wayne's here for
dinner. Temp. about 25 & snowing. Illinois beat UCLA 45-14 in Rose Bowl.
Went to Wayne's in evening.
4
– Erma & Russell stayed here all night. They went to see Sonya Haines.
Temp. dropped to 2 above tonight.
5
– Went to Church. Was to Donna's for dinner. Still cold. Russell & Erma was
at Wayne's for dinner.
8
– Nancy's Birthday. Mom took most of dinner over for supper. Harbert's there.
11
– Got hair cut. Snow nearly gone. Went to Wayne's tonight for lunch.
12
– Went to Church & Sunday School. Donna's here for dinner. Went to see
their new house. It is nearly done. Stopped to see Marj. & Bob.
13
– Dedelow over to see me today. He is not working. Took him to lunch.
14
– Got 4th Kaiser today. Grey. Warmer. Had NACA Board meeting tonight
at Phil Smidts.
15
– Took Eva to see Dr. Marcus. He found Fibroids in Uterus. Operation needed.
16
– Went to see Louis Kish, he had gone to hospital in Chicago.
17
– Got 3rd Frazer today. Lambs wool cream. Jones in to see me today.
18
– Drove new Frazer home for week end. Got another blue Kaiser today, also a
grey Frazer direct from Detroit.
19
– Eva & I drove to LaGrange this p.m. Saw Lizzie's, Jean's & Tena's.
Drove Frazer. Swell day. Temp over 50.
20
– Men's class had pot luck at Church tonight. Had good time.
24
– Had meeting of Publishing Committee of Church History tonight.
25
– Worked until 3 p.m. Helped Farrell move some things. He used Marcus's truck.
26
– Went to Church. Ate dinner. At 2 o'clock received call that Mother Kesler had
stroke. We left immediately & found her fair. All the rest home.
27
– Mother Kesler doing OK. We came home in p.m. Drove the Dodge Club Coupe.
28
– Had monthly NACA Meeting. Drove the cream Frazer.
29
– Snowing, sleeting & ice today & night. Real bad out. Power lines
down.
30
– Received telegram that Mother was worse. Wayne took us out. She is real bad.
Eva stayed & Wayne & I came home. Weather better.
31
– Getting pretty cold.
February
1947
1
– Wayne, Nancy, kids & I went home. Snowing & getting colder. Grandma
about the same.
2
– Temp. hit zero this morning. Had dinner up home. Mom & Mamie to stay. We
came home.
3
– Ate dinner at Nancy's. Cold. Had appointment with Marvin.
4
– Temp. about 2 below in early morning. Cold all day. Went to Chicago. Drove '41
DeSoto.
5
– Supper at Nancy's. Went out to Donna's awhile. Still cold.
6
– Temp about 2 below again. My Birthday. We went to Donna's for supper. Nancy
& me. Had good time. Temp about 10 above.
8
– Went out home this p.m. Drove Chev. 41, burnt one bearing. Bernard bro't out
Dodge & I continued [on to Grandma
Kesler's]. Everything about the same. Eva quite tired out.
9
– Wayne's came out this a.m. All ate at Mother's house. Nancy drove home. Broke
an oil line on Dodge. Got home O.K. Temp. about 5 above this morning.
10
– Eva came to Mishawaka. Marie went to stay with Mom. All supper at Nancy's.
11
– Had Board Meeting at Smidts. Drove cream job.
12
– Drove to Mishawaka in cream Frazer to pick up Eva. Came back same day.
Weather pretty cold.
16
– Left for home in 41 Chevrolet. Bob & Marj. Went along. Very icy &
hard driving. Ate dinner in Plymouth. Mother about the same. Eva stayed .Roads
better coming home.
17
– Bernard to Ft. Wayne for 2 days. Sold Chev. Club Coupe & Pontiac. Took in
Ford & Packard. To Wayne's for supper.
18
– Stayed over to close deals.
19
– Had meeting of Publishing Committee at Church. Drove blue Frazer without
heater.
20
– Temp. keeps pretty cold. Ate at Nancy's.
21
– Ate at Nancy's. Went to see Donna's. Went to show to see Margie. First show
in weeks.
22
– Got heater in Frazer. Drove out home. Mother was moved up home & Eva,
Mabel & I sat up tonight. Cold.
23
– Estus & Chris all there today. Cold & blowing. Brought Eva home with
me. Heater worked good. Stopped at Donna's for supper. Wayne's there.
24
– Stayed home tonight. Mom bothered with lame back.
25
– Had NACA meeting at Smidts. Good meeting. About 65 present. Getting warmer.
26
– Took Grandma to Nursing Home in Warsaw.
March
1947
1
– Drove blue Frazer to Mishawaka. Mamie's birthday. Had nice supper. Heavy snow
in night. Washington beat Hammond 42-37 to win Sectional.
2
– Took Chris & Mamie to see Mother at Warsaw. Roads snowy & ice. Came
home via Mishawaka. Mother doing OK.
8
– At office today. Washington beat Emerson to win Regional.
9
– Went to Church. First time since January 26th on account of Mother
Kesler's illness. Wayne drove. Had '41 Plymouth. Ate dinner at Plymouth.
12
– Annual Stay of NACA at Lake Hills. Took Bernard. Had nice party.
15
– Another Birthday. Went to Donna's in evening & ate supper at Wayne's.
Couldn't get together on account of chicken pox. Washington won Semi Finals.
Beat Logansport 52 -28. Beat South Bend 42-37.
16
– Went to Church & drove to Warsaw this p.m. Nancy, Wayne & kids went
along. Ate dinner at Valpo. Grandma some better. Chris's there. Drove cream
Frazer.
17
– Took Eva to Franklin Blvd. Hospital [Chicago]
this p.m. Dr. Marcus to operate Wednesday or Friday. Bought Hollywood bed
at Nelson Bros. $113.50.
18
– Wayne gave pint of blood for Mom. Weather getting nice. I came up to
hospital.
19
– Wayne & I came to see Mom at Hospital. She had blood transfusion today.
20
– Came to hospital tonight. Eva feeling fine & ready for tomorrow's ordeal.
Fritz started on kitchen today.
21
– Eva operated on at 8 a.m. On table 2 hours, 10 minutes. Operation success so
far. First day of spring, snowing & melting fast.
22
– Worked 'til noon. Wayne & Nancy went to hospital this evening. Eva
getting on OK. Took several steps today. New technique.
23
– Went to Church. Ate dinner at Nancy's & lunch at Donna's. They went with
me to see Mom. She is having bad pains & cough.
24
– Raining all day, turned in to bad blizzard at 4 o'clock, worst of year. Traffic
tied up. Couldn't go to hospital. Power & heat off in most all Hammond.
Went to show at Calumet.
25
– Went to hospital this p.m. Took Marge along. Eva has walked every day.
Weather cleared up some. Had NACA meeting at Phil Smidts. Wayne's went to hospital
tonight.
26
– Went to hospital. Eva doing nicely. Still bothered with cough.
27
– To hospital again tonight.
28
– Still going to hospital. Eva getting along well. Eating good.
29
– Wayne & Nancy went to hospital again tonight with me. Mom doing fine.
30
– Palm Sunday. Went to Church & to Wayne's for dinner. Went back to
communion today & to hospital tonight.
31
– Eva released today at 1:30. Got home about 3:30. Was glad to get home. Kids
all over this evening. Temp went to 55º.
April
1947
1
– Mabel & Chris came up on South Shore to stay with Eva. She has to stay in
bed 4 days.
2
– Nancy's over tonight awhile. Farrell bought a new used Studebaker.
3
– Dr. & Mrs. Smith called. Also Bob & Marj.
4
– Good Friday. Went to Church from 12 to 3. Donna's over this evening. Getting
warmer.
22
– Big day in NACA luncheon in Gary with National Secretary. Meeting at Phil
Smidts in evening.
23
– Lulu & Devoy here for supper on returning from South-west. Look good.
Warm today. About 73.
24
– Big Supper at Church in connection with Anniversary. Eva didn't go.
27
– Went to Church & out to see Grandma. Ate at Valpo. Sunny but cool. Drove
'46 Nash. Saw Loyd also. Mother doing about same. [Not positive, but I believe this Loyd was the son of Linnie (Fish)
& Milton Kesler. Linnie was Mary (Fish) Kesler's sister. Eva had a brother
named Loyd Russell Kesler, but he lived in California while Eva's cousin Loyd
lived in Kosciusko County, which includes Warsaw.]
May
1947
3
– Nice day but cool. Went to locker.
4
– Went to Church & Nancy's for dinner. Cool. Unusual Spring. Haven't had
but one or two warm days. Helped preside at Church.
5
– Bought Eva new tan coat ($46.00) & wheatstraw hat. Also lace table cloth
for Wayne & Nancy's anniversary. Went to Dr. Marcus. Eva doing O.K.
6
– Dan & Tena here all night. Leaving soon for Montana. Raining & cold.
Went to Donnas & Wayne's.
7
– Dan & Tena left this morning to visit folks in Indiana.
8 Temp. dropped to 30.9º in night. Coldest May 8th of
record. Went to luncheon at Indiana Hotel.
9
– Still cold. High 44, low 33.
10
– Got Eva blouse & black slip also brown shoes at Lynn's.
11
– Mothers Day. Drove to Warsaw this a.m. Virgene went with us. Ate dinner at
Gerald's & saw Mother, also Loyd. Mother about the same. Nice day. Temp
about 75.
12
– Hottest day of year (85º) & hottest May 12th since 1897. Eva & I washed
clothes for first time tonight.
13
– Cherry blossoms popped out and are very late.
17
– Big rain storm again today.
18
– Went to Church. Ate home & went to Donna's in p.m. Took pictures. Warm
& clear.
19
– Eva & I washed tonight.
20
– Worked in yard. Took Bernard to Chicago to get car. Eva went along. Went to
Home Show tonight.
21
– Finished digging flower beds tonight. Raining nearly every day. Dedelow over
& had lunch with me today.
22
– Planted Dahlias & glads. Late spring.
23
– Acted as installing officer at Baraca Philathea class [church]. Ate at Ultra Modern Tea Room. Wayne installed as
President.
24
– Raining hard again. Was baby sitters at Donna's tonight. Stolte stopped in to
see me.
25
– Went to Church & took Donna's & went to see Grandma. Drove Ford. Went
to see Tola too. Nice day.
26
– Helped wash & went to meeting at the Church.
27
– My last meeting as President of NACA. Good year. Enjoyed it. Ed Frangesh
elected as President.
28
– Clarke's Petersons & us at Ingram's for supper. Had good dinner. Raining
again.
29
– Eva & I drove in Frazer to Chris's tonight. Drove in 1½ hour. Pretty
cool.
30
– Coldest Memorial Day in years. Clear & sunny. Temp in 40's. Wayne's went
camping at Pokagan. We were at Birch Lake.
31
– Chris & I running around about cottage, material & labor.
June
1947
1
– Rained hard all day at Lake. Came in to South Bend & stayed alnight at
Chris's.
2
– Left Mishawaka at 5:30 a.m. arrived home at 7 a.m. in time for Breakfast.
Drove cream Frazer.
6
– Milly called to tell us Fred Paris has a log cabin to sell.
7
– Wayne & us drove to see Grandma & went on to Birch Lake to see a log
cabin. Wanted too much for it. Stayed all night at cottage.
8
– Drove home in time for Children's Day. Went to Hyde Park Baraca Philathea
Rally in p.m.
9
– Getting warmer, over 80. Unusually cold spring.
10
– Highest for year today, 91 & high wind. Went to NACA Board Meeting at
Smidts. Frangesh new President.
11
– Chicago Tribune celebrated 100th anniversary with big celebration.
14
– Went to Past Masters night at Temple. Dr. Shaerer & Mallett received
50-year awards. Grand Lodge all there.
15
– Went to Church, helped preside. Ate out & left for NACA reception &
registration at Palmer House. Chas. Zeller along.
16
– Went to President's reception tonight & Ball. Big party.
17
– Went to Officers Conference Luncheon. Rained all day. Bought new summer tan
suit $29.75 at Hub. Went to Kaiser Frazer meeting with Bernard.
18
– Went to National Banquet of NACA at Palmer House. Grand time. Mason Smith
elected President.
19
– Drove new Manhattan for first time. Took Wayne's for a ride.
20
– Ate at Sorrento's with Wayne's. Nancy & Mom went to Violet's recital.
21
– Clear & warm today. Temp about 80. Drove convertible Ford.
22
– Went to Church & went to Warsaw in a.m. Drove Ford '46 convertible. Ate
at Plymouth. Mother about the same.
23
– Got up early & washed clothes. Eva got 2 new dresses & hat at Minas.
I bought a new blue tropical at $45.00.
24
– Went to NACA Board Meeting at Smidts.
28
– Went to Rotary Annual Dinner at South Shore Country Club. Hottest day of year
(96º). Dr. Smith went with us and gave address.
Really a miserable day.
29
– Eva & I went to Birch Lake, got there in time for dinner & went to
Uncle Clyde's with Chris's in p.m. Open house for Connie & Chilly. Had good
time. Drove Manhattan. [I believe Chilly
was George R. Fish (wife Emily) who lived in Ardmore, Oklahoma. He was Mary
(Fish) Kesler's (Eva's mother) brother. Mary Kesler also had a sister named
Constance, could be Connie?]
30
– Russell's left this evening for Indiana.
July
1947
4
– Eva & I went to Claypool early. Stopped to see Mom & went back in
p.m. Russell's arrived from California about 7 p.m., drove in 4 days & 1
night. They were all fine. Drove Manhattan.
5
– Went to see Mother & Loyd. Ate lunch in Warsaw & supper at Mother's.
We stayed there with Russell's.
6
– Had open house at Mother's for Russell's. Cool day & lots of people
there.
7
– We drove home from Claypool this morning on account of traffic. Ruth had baby
boy, name Eric.
8
– Got up early & washed. Nice day. Cool & sunny.
9
– Cut lawn. Cool all this week.
10
– Wayne & Nancy over awhile this evening.
11
–Wayne's left tonight for Harbert's cottage.
12
– Eva & I went to Birch Lake arrived about 5. Temp near 90, very hot
driving. Russell's arrived soon after. Went swimming, first time. Russell's
slept at Estus's.
13
– Not so hot today. We boys all went fishing at 4 a.m. Caught about 22. All at
Estus's for dinner & fish fry at night. We stayed at Chris's all night.
Wayne's came up.
14
– We came home from Birch Lake this morning & Russell's came about noon.
Hot day about 88º. Kids all
here for supper. Had a good rain & visit with all. Bob & Marj. over.
15
– Russell's left this morning at 8:15 for home. Cool day in 70's. They went by
way of Uncle George's.
20
– Went to Church & Sunday School. Wayne's went with us to Warsaw. Mother
Kesler not so bad. Stopped at Tola's, not home. Drove green Frazer.
21
– Cool here, in low 50's.
22
– Temp. dropped to 49, lowest July day in 100 years. Went to NACA meeting.
24
– Gave Ernie Peterson plans & go ahead sign on new Home.
25
– We got 268 lbs. beef for locker. Net 54 cents per pound. Wayne got half too
(262 pounds).
26
– Warm today. Wayne got Frazer today, 5000 miles, $2200. Less 900 for '41
Studebaker. They went to Harbert's.
27
– Went to Church. Presided with Dr. Smith. Went with Wayne's to Crown Point picnic.
28
– Mrs. Howell on vacation. Have to keep busy.
29
– Temp rising. About 94 today.
30
– Hottest day of year, 96.7. Real humid. First night it was warm to sleep.
Cooled off toward morning.
31
– Real cool today. Temp. about 70 all day, with wind off lake.
August
1947
2
– Big rain this morning. We went to Birch Lake this p.m. Arrived about 5
o'clock. Warm driving. Cool at Lake. Drove Manhattan.
3
– Left after dinner to see Mother at Warsaw. Went to see Loyd, who was very
low. Stopped at Don's on way. Had lunch. Cooler driving home.
4
– Hottest day of year so far, 100.1º.
5
– Temp 99.7, recorded as 100. Hot all over nation.
6
– Another record day of 101.1. Really hot.
7
– Cooled off at 4 a.m. with thunder storm & big rain. Went to Loyd's funeral.
Agnes went too. Warm there, cooled considerably on way home.
8
– Still cool today. Went to Donna's in evening.
9
– Went to Dave Griffith's wedding. Fairly warm.
10
– Went to Church. Ate in basement. Getting warm again. Walter called tonight
after trip to Round Lake Reunion.
11
– Still warm in 90's.
12
– Brother Walter passed away after sudden heart attack. I got there before
death. Violet & Virginia came too. Temp. high. Had to make arrangements.
13
– Temp still in late 90's. Busy all day on funeral arrangements. Walter looks
real nice. Everything working smooth.
14
– Funeral today. Seven of family here. Buried at Lyons. Temp. dropped in p.m.
Alex & Jim came from Michigan.
15
– Cooler today. No rain yet. Went to Virginia's to sort Walter's stuff. Wayne's
packing for trip.
16
– Getting hot again. Jim came this evening with John. Leaving in morning.
Wayne's left early for California. Took out 2-tone Manhattan today.
17
– Bernard left on vacation. Went to Church. Temp 98º. Stayed in basement all day.
18
– Temp near 100. Had busy day at office. Open at night.
19
– Another near 100 º temp. Busy.
20 – 3rd day in row of
100 or over temp.
21 – Temp still around 98. No rain
or break in sight.
22 – Still warm. Longest &
hottest spell in several years.
23 – Rainstorm at noon today. Went
to Birch Lake late this p.m. They were expecting us. Went swimming.
24 – Had big storm there at noon.
Temp dropped to 74. Went to see Mother, was in and out of rain all day. Wayne's
in L.A.
25 – Somewhat cooler. More rain.
26 – Have hours at sales room every
evening. Sales going good. Went to NACA meeting at Smidts.
27 – Kids are heading for
Yellowstone.
30 – Left early p.m. for Birch Lake.
Warmer. Went swimming. Had fish Bernard sent.
31 – Fred Paris came over to see
about digging basement at Lake. Had big time. Wayne's in Yellowstone. Eva went
with Estus to see Mother.
September 1947
1 – Very nice. Stayed over at Lake.
Weather cooler.
2 – Drove in this morning. Bernard
back. Raised my salary $75.00 per month after only 10 months.
3 – Mom & I ate lunch at
Donna's. Kids are swell. Had Publication Committee meeting tonight.
4 – Sold Manhattan to Stawicki
today.
5 – Bought melons on 41, may sell a
Manhattan. Wayne's got home tonight. Drove 6500 miles (3 weeks).
6 – Sold Manhattan to Zandstra
today.
7 – Presided at Church. Had meeting
after. Ate at Tuscana's. Went to Donna's. To Wayne's in evening.
8 – Regular summer temperatures now,
in early 90's.
9 – 32nd Anniversary. Was
at Bake's for supper. Had good meal & good time. Sold Manhattan to Helen
Vjodva.
10 – Still warm & humid.
13 – Drove to Birch Lake this p.m.,
arrived early.
14 – Went to see Mother after
dinner. She seemed about the same. Arrived home early.
15 – Roshashanna. Jewish New Years. [Rosh Hashanah.] Bernard away for two
days.
16 – Went to Board Meeting at Phil
Smidts.
19 – David's Birthday. Got him
corduroys, socks & T Shirt.
20 – Hot today, about 90. Went
shopping. Eva got hat, dress (red).
21 – Went to Church. Rained hard
& windstorm. Was to Wayne's & Donna's.
22 – Temp. dropped to about 50.
Summer about gone. Took Wayne & Nancy to Spa. Had good dinner.
23 – Yom Kippur started at sundown.
Went to see Donna's.
24 – Yom Kippur. Bernard off all
day. Left at 7 p.m. for Starved Rock. Arrived at 9 p.m. Have room 108, rate
$14.00 per day. Cool. Drove Manhattan. Have 1500 miles on.
25 – Went to LaSalle. Saw K.F.
Dealer [Kaiser Frazer]. Weather a
little cool, but not uncomfortable. Bright & sunny. Was in most all day.
Went to Utica in p.m. Temp 58.
26 – Went shopping at LaSalle. Got
kids gifts. Had Indian show. Same family. Girl now past 4, boy 11. Temp about
60.
27 – Went to Matthieson State Park.
Beautiful canyons. Went to see deer, too. Had a Magician show. Temp about 68.
28 – Daylight saving ends. Left
after dinner & band. Bill was $54.63, 4 days. Stopped at Hammond, saw kids
& come on to Birch Lake, arrived at 6:30. Cool., about 68.
29 – Cool & windy today. Went to
see Dal.
30 – Cold today. Went in to
Mishawaka tonight. Stayed all night.
October 1947
1 – Chris's & us went to see
Grandma on her birthday. She was about the same. We ate in Warsaw. Went to
Tola's & came back to Lake.
2 – Dal started man digging basement
today. Went fishing this p.m. No luck. Warmer today.
3 – Dick was still digging. Left
about 7:30 a.m. for home. Arrived at 9:30. Went to office about noon.
4 – Weather nice.
5 – Went to Church today.
6 – Temp in 80's. Ideal weather.
10 – Took load to South Bend to
District Meeting. Nice day. Visited Chris. They can't get cement. Sunday School
board meeting tonight.
12 – Went to Church & after
dinner went to LaGrange. Saw Lizzie's & Jean's. Came home early.
13 – October nicest month of year.
Almost ideal. No rain & cold weather.
14 – Went to Detroit with Chicago
Kaiser-Frazer dealers on NYC in Pullman. 65 dealers & 112 aboard.
15 – Arrived Detroit 7 a.m. Went
through Willow Run. Had fine lunch & drove away a Kaiser Custom at 2 p.m.
Arrived home at 8:30. Stopped at Birch Lake. Beautiful day and trip.
18 – Went to Birch Lake this p.m.
Fall coloring just beautiful. We arrived at 5 p.m. Warm & clear. Dal has
footing in for cottage.
19 – Dal came over. Changed plans
some. Had fried chicken. Came home early. Kids at Harbert's cottage.
20 – Weather still nice. Reached a
high of 88.
21 – Went to NACA at Phil Smidts.
Good meeting.
23 – Went to Baraca Philathea Rally.
Was elected Treasurer.
24 – Went to see The Jolson Story at
Calumet. Second show this year. Weather some cooler.
25 – Kids went to Purdue. They beat
Illinois 14-7. Diane stayed with us.
26 – Went to Church & to see
Mother this p.m. Ate in Valpo. She was the same. Are to move the patients to
hospital.
27 – Nancy's grandmother buried
today [Elizabeth Josephine O'Hara Harbert].
Rain. Kids stayed here.
31 – No trick or treat tonight.
October warmth over average. Hit high of 84 & 86.
November 1947
2 – Went to Church. Ate dinner at
home. Put up all storm windows. Nice day. Donna & Farrell over for supper
& evening.
3 – Had 1st Quarterly
Conference at Church. Good dinner. Went to see Dr. Marcus in Chicago. Had ECG.
Blood pressure 160/100.
4 – Hammond went Republican by 658.
First time in 13 years. East Chicago Democrat by 600. Gary by 1600. Whiting by
750.
6 – Had Persons, Clarks &
Ingrams here for supper. Had good dinner & fine time. Showed movies.
8 – Temp dropped to around 30. Snow
in Northwest. Went to see The Egg & I.
9 – First killing frost last night.
Temp below 30. Went to church & to Donna's for dinner. Spent p.m. &
lunch. Kiddies were cute.
16 – Helped preside at Church. Left
to see Mother. Wayne's went along. She is about the same.
17 – Mrs. Estelle Erwin started at
office today. Seems she will be O.K.
18 – Donna went to hospital a little
in advance I guess. Nothing happened.
19 – Donna had 3rd baby
girl at 12:38 a.m., weight 7 lb. 11 oz. Name Janis Lorine. Getting along O.K.
Fifth grandchild.
Farrell & Donna
with Linda, Carol (middle) and newborn Janis.
22 – Took up dahlia bulbs today.
Getting colder.
23 – Went to Church & Sunday
School. Ate at home. Donna came home from hospital. We took supper out and ate
with them.
24 – Mom & I went to Donna's for
breakfast. She stayed all day. First real snow (6 inches) of season. Went to
Kaiser-Frazer sales meeting.
25 – Went to NACA at Smidts. Also
attended meeting of Service Club Council at Hammond. Picked Mom up at Donna's.
26 – Eva at Donna's all day. Picked
her up at night.
27 – Thanksgiving Day. Snowing &
about 35 º. Ate turkey at Wayne's with Harbert's & Doris & Dal. Good
dinner. Turkey cost about $7.00.
28 – We went to Donna's again today.
Pretty cold, about 8 above.
29 – Went to work & to locker.
Getting colder. Low tonight. Wayne bought a 1941 Dodge $1095.00 in Chicago.
30 – Temp. hit .6 º this morning.
Lowest November 30th since 1874. Went to Church & to Wayne's for
dinner. Donna's in p.m. Addressed Forum at Harbor Baptist Church tonight.
December
1947
1
– Getting warmer. Eva at Donna's for last day. Had supper there. Starting to
thaw.
2
– Temp. went over 40. Snow all gone.
4
– Went to second meeting of Service Club Council. Set our plans for Christmas
Party for Orphanage.
7
– Went to Church & Sunday School. Dr. Smith's 7th Anniversary.
9
– Went shopping in Chicago. Got Bernard's bowling bag, etc. Got radio, furs
& pressure cookers.
11
– Had meeting of Service Council. Got a donation of a lot of toys from Whiting
Lions.
12
– Eva's birthday. She was at Wayne's, but I had to go to Chicago Kaiser-Frazer
meeting with employees. Quite cold. Gave Mom new pair Florsheim's [shoes].
14
– Went to Church & Sunday School.
15
– NACA meeting at Smidts & Trustee Meeting at Church. Met jointly with Hyde
Park.
16
– Sunny day. Took notion to go see Mother. Snow & ice from Valpo on. Mother
not so good. Saw Tola & Earl.
18
– Had our last meeting of Orphan's Party group. Hanging of greens in Church.
20
– Had Sunday School program at Church. Nice program. Taught college class
today.
22
– Had big Orphans Party given by Service Club Council. It was a big success.
125 there. Gifts & treats for all.
23
– Went to Bake's with gifts as they were leaving early for Knox.
24
– Had party at Office. Marcus gave me $1700 bonus check. Went the rounds
delivering gifts & to bed early.
25
– Got up at 6:30. Had Christmas here. Started snowing at 8 a.m. until about 2
inches fell. Temp 30 º. Went the rounds to Wayne's & Donna's & to Doris
M. for turkey dinner. Home at 5:30. Had a nice Christmas & big day.
26 – Day after Christmas. All is
calm.
27 – Went to Betty Fischer's wedding
at Church. Donna went along. Mild temp.
28 – Went to Church & had all
kids home for Sunday dinner. All were fine.
29 – Temp in 30's.
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