February 11: Walter came over after school and he and Cathy played snowball. They were so cute as neither came near the other. Cindy went to Bluebirds at Rhonda's. Joe played at Bruce's. Jim helped Mr. Gauthier until 1:30 a.m.
February 12: Mother and Dad came in. We bought groceries, valentines, lunch at Woolworth's, etc. Still snow on grass. Mom, Dad, Jim and Joe went to Court of Honor. The Scoutmaster said so many nice things about Joe. Joe got two merit badges, 1st Class, Leader trainer patch.
February 13: Dad took Cathy to school on his way home to Gig Harbor. Then she went to play at Claudia's, where she had a wonderful time. I took Cindy to violin and picked up Mother Reid. She stayed for dinner and spent the evening. I got up an hour early to sew Joe's badges on so he could wear his uniform to school as it is Boy Scout Week. He looks so cute. The children got valentines at School. Cindy played a solo for her room.
February 14: Sherry came over in A.M. to play with Cindy. Joe and Jim went to Scoutmasters to talk about coming hike. In evening we all went to Flints, Cathy having taken two hours nap in preparation. Children all played together nicely as usual. We stayed until 11:30. They gave us a flash camera for Jim's having have helped them [move?] so much.
February 15: Cindy and Cathy went to roller skating lesson. Jim took Joe in car to collect paper for Scout paper drive then we all worked tying and weighing them. Joe has 498 lbs.
February 16: Joe had patrol meeting. We steamed Cathy's room all night as she has cough. She didn't cough all night, consequently.
February 17: Mom and Dad came in for Mrs. Steinsager's funeral. Naomi came home with Cindy after school.
February 18: Dad and I went to Court house to record deed for little house and pay taxes, $32.00. In p.m. Cathy and I went to visit Shirley and Linda Bowen. The girls had fine time and I was hoarse after nice visit with Shirley.
February 19: I cleaned house, then Mom and Dad came in. They stayed with children at night while Jim and I went to Penny Reid's wedding, held at home of Mrs. Haynes, future mother [in-law?] of Tammy. Penny married 19 year old boy who is moving to L.A. with his parents tomorrow. Jim sang "Always" and "Lord's Prayer." Higbee officiated as Bishop. Higbee's daughter played violin solo. Tammy did most of the work for the wedding.
February 21: Saw Joe off on trip to Hurricane Ridge with Boy Scouts, then the rest of us went out to Wollochet Bay. The girls played with dolls all afternoon, sewing and ironing doll clothes.
February 22: I stayed abed today as I coughed most of the night. Jim took the girls to Bremerton to Sunday School and then roller skating. Then he picked up Joe at 6:30 p.m. at Scoutmasters and brought all back to Wollochet. Joe had wonderful time sliding down hill on inner tubes. He lost his compass , pocket knife and eating utensils.
February 23: Mr. Gauthier brought Joe's compass and knife over. Joe owed me 52 cents so he gave me 42 cents then sat down and pulled a tooth to pay for the other dime. (We give the children 10 cents for every baby tooth lost. When little we put under their pillows. I say they are from fairy. We left Cathy with grandparents Sands.
February 26: The folks brought Cathy in. She was so happy to see me. She walked in just as I was watching "Day in Court" which for some reason upsets her. I never watch it when she is here. So I turned it off.
February 27: I got new shoes for Cathy's coming birthday.
February 28: Cindy's best school friend, Naomi, invited her over so they met at Westpark School and walked from there to Naomi's.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
February 9 and 10, 1959
February 9: Snow covered the ground this morning. After school, Joe played snowball with Miers [sp?], etc. Mr. Blind took Cindy to and from violin ensemble. Joe had patrol meeting. Licte served refreshments. Boys broke door window.
February 10: Snow still here. Took Cathy to school. Mrs. McKnight is in hospital so RoxAnne's mother and I helped out.
Later, Cathy and I went up to Bells and then after school Cathy played with Walter. Joe went to First Aid Meeting.
Jim put in new window. $6.
February 10: Snow still here. Took Cathy to school. Mrs. McKnight is in hospital so RoxAnne's mother and I helped out.
Later, Cathy and I went up to Bells and then after school Cathy played with Walter. Joe went to First Aid Meeting.
Jim put in new window. $6.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
February 1 to 8, 1959
February 1: What a day! Children went to Sunday School in a.m. then Cindy and Cathy went to Roller Skating lesson, then Joe and Jim went to Scoutmasters to work on window display for Boy Scout Week. Then Joe and Cathy went to see Tonka, a Walt Disney picture while Jim and Cindy waited at Flints. Joe held Cathy's hand so would remember to take care of her, he was so engrossed in the show. They enjoyed it very much.
February 2: Jim stayed home with me today as I was sick. He and Cathy burned trash in the yard. Joe had his patrol meeting in evening. Five boys here, besides Joe. Joe gave treats, boughten cookies.
February 3: Still sick. Jim home. He took Cathy to Play School. Joe went to First Aid class with Buddy Leaver.
February 4: Salvation Army truck picked up our old mattress today and some old toys. The six remaining sheets of hardboard for Joe's room came. Cindy went to Bluebirds.
February 5: Jim and Joe and boys went to Boy Scout meeting. Cathy and I stayed home and worked today.
February 6: Took Cathy to school. Then Cindy to violin lesson. Today she changed to her 3/4 violin so gave Mrs. Bichon her 1/2 size back. Now Cindy will have her own violin. She has been using that one of Mrs. Bichon's since she started. I met Jim , we bought paint for little house then we drove out to Wollochet Bay.
February 7: Had nice pleasant day. Cindy sold her last four boxes of mints to Mother's neighbor.
February 8: After breakfast we came home from Wollochet. It was snowing slightly but did not stick. Cindy and Cathy went roller-skating. Joe, Dick, Mike, Harold and Buddy went on patrol hike. Jim worked on hardboard.
February 2: Jim stayed home with me today as I was sick. He and Cathy burned trash in the yard. Joe had his patrol meeting in evening. Five boys here, besides Joe. Joe gave treats, boughten cookies.
February 3: Still sick. Jim home. He took Cathy to Play School. Joe went to First Aid class with Buddy Leaver.
February 4: Salvation Army truck picked up our old mattress today and some old toys. The six remaining sheets of hardboard for Joe's room came. Cindy went to Bluebirds.
February 5: Jim and Joe and boys went to Boy Scout meeting. Cathy and I stayed home and worked today.
February 6: Took Cathy to school. Then Cindy to violin lesson. Today she changed to her 3/4 violin so gave Mrs. Bichon her 1/2 size back. Now Cindy will have her own violin. She has been using that one of Mrs. Bichon's since she started. I met Jim , we bought paint for little house then we drove out to Wollochet Bay.
February 7: Had nice pleasant day. Cindy sold her last four boxes of mints to Mother's neighbor.
February 8: After breakfast we came home from Wollochet. It was snowing slightly but did not stick. Cindy and Cathy went roller-skating. Joe, Dick, Mike, Harold and Buddy went on patrol hike. Jim worked on hardboard.
Monday, April 7, 2008
January 25-31, 1959
[With these entries, I have completed transcription of the first month of these diaries. I hope to be a little faster in the future.]
January 25: Cathy better today but has badly infected tonsils. Cindy, Joe went to Sunday School, then Jim and Cindy went to help Flints move. Joe went to Scoutmaster where he passed some requirements, ate lunch. Mr. Gauthier worked with him all afternoon.
January 26: I spent all day washing, drying, mending, starching and ironing clothes. Joe had first patrol meeting. Everybody present except Maiers boys. Harold has chicken pox. Dick brought cookies. I took Cindy to violin ensemble where she played Concerto in B, a long piece. She was scared, tho, and hurried thru it.
January 27: Cathy went to play school today. Cindy brought Sherry home with her, Joe brought Edgar Lichte. I had my hair cut at Navy Yard City Beauty Salon for $1.25. I washed it and put it up.
January 28: I took cup cakes down to Jacobsen's as it was Cindy's turn to treat for Bluebirds. Then Jim brought his mother over for dinner. Joe went to Marksmanship Class and only about 5 out of 11 passed it. He was one who passed.
January 29: Cathy and I walked up to Lavina's where she and Jimmy Bell played outside. Cindy played after school at Sherry's, Joe played with Bruce. Later, Jim took bunch of boys to Boy Scout meeting.
January 30: Took Cathy to Play School at 9. I stayed for a Mother's Meeting. The school is in the basement of Smith School. Mrs. Snow helped out today. Then Cathy went to play at Marion's near Chico ... Cathy likes Marion very much.
January 31: Jim and Dad pruned apple trees all a.m. Now maybe we will get some apples. Cindy sold Bluebird mints. 8 boxes at $1 per box.
January 25: Cathy better today but has badly infected tonsils. Cindy, Joe went to Sunday School, then Jim and Cindy went to help Flints move. Joe went to Scoutmaster where he passed some requirements, ate lunch. Mr. Gauthier worked with him all afternoon.
January 26: I spent all day washing, drying, mending, starching and ironing clothes. Joe had first patrol meeting. Everybody present except Maiers boys. Harold has chicken pox. Dick brought cookies. I took Cindy to violin ensemble where she played Concerto in B, a long piece. She was scared, tho, and hurried thru it.
January 27: Cathy went to play school today. Cindy brought Sherry home with her, Joe brought Edgar Lichte. I had my hair cut at Navy Yard City Beauty Salon for $1.25. I washed it and put it up.
January 28: I took cup cakes down to Jacobsen's as it was Cindy's turn to treat for Bluebirds. Then Jim brought his mother over for dinner. Joe went to Marksmanship Class and only about 5 out of 11 passed it. He was one who passed.
January 29: Cathy and I walked up to Lavina's where she and Jimmy Bell played outside. Cindy played after school at Sherry's, Joe played with Bruce. Later, Jim took bunch of boys to Boy Scout meeting.
January 30: Took Cathy to Play School at 9. I stayed for a Mother's Meeting. The school is in the basement of Smith School. Mrs. Snow helped out today. Then Cathy went to play at Marion's near Chico ... Cathy likes Marion very much.
January 31: Jim and Dad pruned apple trees all a.m. Now maybe we will get some apples. Cindy sold Bluebird mints. 8 boxes at $1 per box.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
January 21-24, 1959
January 21: Joe went to marksmanship class for Scouts and turned out to be one of the best shooters there.
Cindy went to Bluebird meeting.
January 22: Cathy and I walked up (in the rain) to Lavina's for coffee in the morning. Then I vacuumed downstairs.
Jim and Joe went to Boy Scout Troop meeting. Cathy, Cindy and I watched tv, "Lucy," "Joan," and "Beaver."
January 23: Cathy went to Play School in the morning. Took Cindy to violin lesson, then home for dinner and then out to Wollochet Bay. Cathy's not eating well and acts listless.
January 24: Jim helped Dad work on boat slide in AM then we came home because Cathy had a temperature of 102. Took her to Bromwell's office where nurse gave her small shot as she has tonsillitis. She screamed and cried. Poor Baby! Joe went to play with Bruce and came home with mud from top to toe.
Cindy went to Bluebird meeting.
January 22: Cathy and I walked up (in the rain) to Lavina's for coffee in the morning. Then I vacuumed downstairs.
Jim and Joe went to Boy Scout Troop meeting. Cathy, Cindy and I watched tv, "Lucy," "Joan," and "Beaver."
January 23: Cathy went to Play School in the morning. Took Cindy to violin lesson, then home for dinner and then out to Wollochet Bay. Cathy's not eating well and acts listless.
January 24: Jim helped Dad work on boat slide in AM then we came home because Cathy had a temperature of 102. Took her to Bromwell's office where nurse gave her small shot as she has tonsillitis. She screamed and cried. Poor Baby! Joe went to play with Bruce and came home with mud from top to toe.
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