Monthly Archives: March 1943

Diary Entry for 03/01/1943

Merrill got me a box of candy. Went up to see Dr. George. He said he thought everything would be OK. [Expecting a baby] Went to Uncle Roy’s for supper. Called at Aunt Edna’s. Stormed so we couldn’t get home. Merrill & I stayed at Dads. Vernon stayed at Barkers.

Diary Entry for 03/10/1943

Vernon didn’t go to school. Arlene has been here all day. Ronnie’s birthday (4 years old) The men worked all night getting the road plowed. Took from 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM to get to Lacona. Got 4 days mail.

Diary Entry for 03/13/1943

1st day in bed. Edith & Dot came down in evening for awhile. Vernon got his hair cut. Grand day. Been in bed all day. Dot has been here working all day. Got letter from Mom & from Aunt Lila.

Diary Entry for 03/22/1943

Edith, Dot, Evelyn & Arlene was down. Merrill’s birthday. 34 years old. Dr. Reed was here. Roy & Marg came tonight to stay. Dad & Buster was here. Dad, Merrill, Buster carried me down stairs.