Category Archives: Daily Diary Entry

Diary Entry for 3/14/1949

Vernon has been up quite a lot today. Washed & ironed. Merrill & I went to city. Got new mattress & springs. Took 3 calves to sale. Merrill went to Lodge. Mom called to say Aunt Esther is in hospital (General) at Rochester with pneumonia.

Diary Entry for 3/21/1949

Merrill got card from Eleanor. Cloudy but warm. I was sick all night. Still don’t feel so good. Talked with Helen & Aunt Maude. Merrill went to Lodge. Sent card to Mary Stinson. Set electric line poles.

Diary Entry for 4/23/1949

Went up to see Dr. Roberts. Have to go back in about a month. Paid doctor bill. $158.00. Talked with Aunt Keitha & Marg. Kiechle’s took us to city. Merrill got Vernon shoes. $6.99. Also bed sheets at $1.98 each.