On Saturday, December 31, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Light Rain-Windy, P.M. Pay Day. Arose at 6:15. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Baby Jane got breakfast. I left home at 8:00 a.m.. Lot of office work. Got check cashed. Home 2:15. Cut wood. Baby Jane helped. We put ashes on garden walk. Mary is walking about upstairs. Dr. Luck called to see Norman. His eyes are still nearly swollen shut. Paid Musser $40.00 on grocery bill.
End of month note: New Ford car put on exhibition and sale on 2nd. Everybody talking about it. Katherine Wentworth and Murray Foster were married on November 29th. Gene Austin, very popular singer reported as having cancer of the throat. "Lucky" Lindy flew the "Spirit of St. Louis" to Mexico City, on Dec. 13th. Big Reception.
And so that ends, 1927 with the Elmores. Roger was born and Mary is up and about but unfortunately since I don't have the 1928 diary we will not get to follow the rest of these story lines like Norman's poison oak. Next year, starting tomorrow, for this blog we will be going even further back in time to 1915. This is the year of Norman's birth and I acquired his copy of Bonnie's diary from Norman's wife Lucille. Thanks to Lucille and to Uncle Roger for letting me use these diaries. I expect in 1915, if it is anything like 1916, that we will see Bonnie going to the movies more and out with the fellas. We will see you then!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Friday, December 30, 2011
Poison Oak Again
On Wednesday, December 28, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Warm-Pleasant. Arose at 6:15. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Annah Lee got breakfast. At noon, I went to Bank; also Bandy and St. Clair's office regarding sidewalk assessment. Got home at 6:00 p.m. Capt. Anderson called me on phone at 10 o'clock p.m. about Billy Millers funeral We got to bed about 12:00.
On Thursday, December 29, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain-Warm. "Billy" Millers funeral. Arose at 6:15, made a fire. Dumped ashes. Stoked furnace. Shaved. Left home 8:15. Arthur Stowe, Bill Sellew, Geo. Hughes and I went in E.A. White's car to Billy Millers home. We're flower bearers. Went to Nazareth Church (1st Time). Came back with C.S. Johnson. Got $75.00 on note from bank at noon. Home 6:00 p.m. Norman has bad case of poison oak.
On Friday, December 30, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Mild-Warmer. Arose at 6:15. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Annah Lee prepared breakfast. Norman's face terribly swollen. Mrs. Burnett called Dr. Luck over phone at 8:00 p.m. He gave prescription. Baby Jane and I went to Blue Ridge Pharmacy and got medicine $1.30. Mary was up at 2 a.m. attending Norman.
On Thursday, December 29, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain-Warm. "Billy" Millers funeral. Arose at 6:15, made a fire. Dumped ashes. Stoked furnace. Shaved. Left home 8:15. Arthur Stowe, Bill Sellew, Geo. Hughes and I went in E.A. White's car to Billy Millers home. We're flower bearers. Went to Nazareth Church (1st Time). Came back with C.S. Johnson. Got $75.00 on note from bank at noon. Home 6:00 p.m. Norman has bad case of poison oak.
On Friday, December 30, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Mild-Warmer. Arose at 6:15. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Annah Lee prepared breakfast. Norman's face terribly swollen. Mrs. Burnett called Dr. Luck over phone at 8:00 p.m. He gave prescription. Baby Jane and I went to Blue Ridge Pharmacy and got medicine $1.30. Mary was up at 2 a.m. attending Norman.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Back to Work
On Tuesday, December 27, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Fair-Warmer. Back to Work. Mrs. Burnett began attending Mary today. I got up at 6:15. Made a fire. Stoked furnace. Dumped ashes. Baby Jane got up at 7:00 and got breakfast and packed my lunch. I talked to Callie LaBrea in the bank. Interviewed man about Loam. Very busy all day. Read after supper. Went to bed about 11:00. Very sleepy.
Yes, it was indeed back to work day. Also a very busy day here in 2011. Mom's surgery went well.
Yes, it was indeed back to work day. Also a very busy day here in 2011. Mom's surgery went well.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Holiday
On Monday, December 26, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Clear. Holiday. Mr. Stevens last day. Arose at 8:00. Made fires. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Read papers. Loam and Austin came down at 1:30. Stayed for supper. Harry didn't show up. Mrs. Harmon and her daughter came to see the baby. Also Maude Hughes. Baby Jane, Annah Lee and I went to car with Loam 10:15.
Here in 2011, been in a nice day just staying around the house, reading, watching soccer and playing with gadgets. Rachel has gone to work. Actually going a little stir crazy right now. Beth goes back to work tomorrow and I do too. Also, Mom has knee replacement tomorrow, so tomorrow will be a busy day.
Here in 2011, been in a nice day just staying around the house, reading, watching soccer and playing with gadgets. Rachel has gone to work. Actually going a little stir crazy right now. Beth goes back to work tomorrow and I do too. Also, Mom has knee replacement tomorrow, so tomorrow will be a busy day.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
First Dinner with Mary
On Saturday, December 24, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Chilly-Sunny. Christmas Eve. Arose at 6:20. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. The children got breakfast. Mr. Turner gave me 2 lbs. of candy. The children and I put up Christmas tree. Baby Jane, almost alone decorated it. I cut wood and shaved. Mrs. Drewry got supper etc. The children worked hard. Mrs. Burnett fixed Mary.
On Sunday, December 25, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Chilly-Fair. Lawrence Sullivan died. Christmas Day. Got up at 8:00. Made fire. Stoked furnace. Had oysters for breakfast. Mrs. Stevens came and bathed Mary and the baby. Mrs. Burnett and Howard came over. Also, Bessie and Minor Edwards. We had a good dinner. Mrs. Drewry and James ate with us. This is the first Christmas we have eaten dinner with Mary.
Merry Christmas from the Clingenpeels in 2011 and the Elmores from 1927! Really pretty good day here so far. We got up at 6 a.m. and opened gifts and had a light breakfast before going to church where we had no Sunday School and a casual Birthday party for Jesus during worship service. We had a good crowd though and a nice spirit about the place. Always big day when the Elmores have oysters for breakfast! They also had lots of company. I thought the comment about the first Christmas where they got to eat with Mary, a bit curious. My mother is here with us today and tells me that she has memories of going to Bonnie and Mary's house for dinner on Christmas night and that Mary would always stay in the kitchen. She would serve the others and then fix her plate and eat in the kitchen. I am guessing this went on before 1927 as well. Mom describes Mary as one "who had a real servant heart." Also quite a difference in Christmas tree customs between 1927 and 2011. Again, Mom shares that her family, the Meyerhoeffers, also put up heir tree on Christmas Eve and did not leave it up long, maybe only a few days. The custom now, at least in our house is to put up the tree the weekend after Thanksgiving and leave it up until some time after New Year's.
On Sunday, December 25, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Chilly-Fair. Lawrence Sullivan died. Christmas Day. Got up at 8:00. Made fire. Stoked furnace. Had oysters for breakfast. Mrs. Stevens came and bathed Mary and the baby. Mrs. Burnett and Howard came over. Also, Bessie and Minor Edwards. We had a good dinner. Mrs. Drewry and James ate with us. This is the first Christmas we have eaten dinner with Mary.
Merry Christmas from the Clingenpeels in 2011 and the Elmores from 1927! Really pretty good day here so far. We got up at 6 a.m. and opened gifts and had a light breakfast before going to church where we had no Sunday School and a casual Birthday party for Jesus during worship service. We had a good crowd though and a nice spirit about the place. Always big day when the Elmores have oysters for breakfast! They also had lots of company. I thought the comment about the first Christmas where they got to eat with Mary, a bit curious. My mother is here with us today and tells me that she has memories of going to Bonnie and Mary's house for dinner on Christmas night and that Mary would always stay in the kitchen. She would serve the others and then fix her plate and eat in the kitchen. I am guessing this went on before 1927 as well. Mom describes Mary as one "who had a real servant heart." Also quite a difference in Christmas tree customs between 1927 and 2011. Again, Mom shares that her family, the Meyerhoeffers, also put up heir tree on Christmas Eve and did not leave it up long, maybe only a few days. The custom now, at least in our house is to put up the tree the weekend after Thanksgiving and leave it up until some time after New Year's.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Dr. Burks, Where Are You?
On Wednesday, December 21, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Warmer-Fair. Arose at 6:00. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. The girls got breakfast. Loam came down at 12:50. Mrs. Drewry went to Catawba. I got alcohol. Cashed check for $5.00. Exchanged bedroom slippers. Went to A.C. Hopwood's office at 5:25 and signed resolution on sale of lot (church). Got home 6:00. The children got supper.
On Thursday, December 22, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Sunny. Arose at 6:20. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Set the table. The children prepared our breakfast. I returned 2 books to the Library at noon. Loam came down. Left at 5:45. Mailed cards. Mary and the baby are doing well. Dr. Burks has not come back to see Mary yet. To bed at 12:00.
On Friday, December 23, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Chilly. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:55. Mary and the baby are doing well. Dr. Burks has not come back yet. The boys and girls at the office are interested in the baby. The children went to Christmas entertainment at church, 7:30 p.m. We got to bed at 12:00.
Several interesting things today caught my attention. Like, I wonder what kind of alcohol Bonnie got? The children are indeed having to work harder now that the baby has come. I wonder if by Catawba, Bonnie was referring to the place or the mental hospital that is there. Something was obviously wrong with the slippers purchased the other day. Where in the world is Dr. Burks? Did Bonnie think that other people were NOT going to be interested in the baby? People are always interested in a baby, especially at Christmas time. Also, interesting that Bonnie called it Christmas entertainment at church. I was reading earlier today about a debate between entertainment and worship at church and having Church services on Christmas Sunday or not. Beth went to orthopedic doctor today and got a new hard cast. Rachel is feeling some better after having passed out at home the other day. Caleb is hanging in there after having broken his ankle and I found out the other day that I have a leaky heart valve and may have to have heart surgery in the next year or so. Man, I am ready for all of this to end.
On Thursday, December 22, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Sunny. Arose at 6:20. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Set the table. The children prepared our breakfast. I returned 2 books to the Library at noon. Loam came down. Left at 5:45. Mailed cards. Mary and the baby are doing well. Dr. Burks has not come back to see Mary yet. To bed at 12:00.
On Friday, December 23, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Chilly. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:55. Mary and the baby are doing well. Dr. Burks has not come back yet. The boys and girls at the office are interested in the baby. The children went to Christmas entertainment at church, 7:30 p.m. We got to bed at 12:00.
Several interesting things today caught my attention. Like, I wonder what kind of alcohol Bonnie got? The children are indeed having to work harder now that the baby has come. I wonder if by Catawba, Bonnie was referring to the place or the mental hospital that is there. Something was obviously wrong with the slippers purchased the other day. Where in the world is Dr. Burks? Did Bonnie think that other people were NOT going to be interested in the baby? People are always interested in a baby, especially at Christmas time. Also, interesting that Bonnie called it Christmas entertainment at church. I was reading earlier today about a debate between entertainment and worship at church and having Church services on Christmas Sunday or not. Beth went to orthopedic doctor today and got a new hard cast. Rachel is feeling some better after having passed out at home the other day. Caleb is hanging in there after having broken his ankle and I found out the other day that I have a leaky heart valve and may have to have heart surgery in the next year or so. Man, I am ready for all of this to end.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
A Pair of Bedroom Slippers
On Tuesday, December 20, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Clear. Back to work. Arose at 6:00. Made a fire in stove and furnace. The children got breakfast. Very cold. Baby Jane, Emily Alice and I went down on car, 8:15. Got Annah Lee and Baby Jane a pair of bedroom slippers. Harry came down at night. Fixed extension cord. Mary is resting well. I had to get up twice tonight.
Sounds as though in 1927 things were already somewhat getting back to normal. Tonight in 2011 we went to a concert at Bonsack Baptist to hear the Annie Moses Band. It was amazing. Tomorrow a doctor's appointment for me and some tests for Mom. Back to 1927, Do you think Baby Jane and Annah Lee had to share a pair of bedroom slippers?
Sounds as though in 1927 things were already somewhat getting back to normal. Tonight in 2011 we went to a concert at Bonsack Baptist to hear the Annie Moses Band. It was amazing. Tomorrow a doctor's appointment for me and some tests for Mom. Back to 1927, Do you think Baby Jane and Annah Lee had to share a pair of bedroom slippers?
Monday, December 19, 2011
Roger is Born!
On Monday, December 19, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Sunny. Roger Sherwood Baby born 2:10 a.m. I was up all night last night. Mary suffered from 10 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Dr. Burks came about 1:00, Mrs. Stevens at 1:30. Mrs. Burnett was here and helped a lot. Dr. and nurse left at 4:30. I fired furnace and ate a little. The children looked at the baby at 2:30. I slept to 7:00. Phoned Mr. Noel, Harry and Jane. Didn't go to work, "all in"
The moment we have all been waiting for! Happy Birthday Uncle Roger!
The moment we have all been waiting for! Happy Birthday Uncle Roger!
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Lindbergh and Labor
On Monday, December 12, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cloudy-Sultry. Arose at 6:20. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Left home at 7:45. Not so busy today. Went to McLelland's and Kress and looked at wash basin. Got curtain springs. Walked home at 5:35. Wrote for Mr. Moseley. Mary got two blue rugs from Larkin. Read after supper. Went to bed at 10:30.
On Tuesday, December 13, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot. Hazy. "Lindy" flew to Mexico. Arose at 6:25. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Lindbergh "hopped off" from Washington D.C. to Mexico City. Big crowds all over the city looked for him, but in vain. Mr. Drewry came over at night. Brought rabbit for Mary. I shaved after supper. Mary sewed. I read until 10:15. Got to bed 11:20.
On Wednesday, December 14, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Warm-Sunny. Rain at night. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:50. Took a walk at noon. Mary feels tired and anxious. Went home on car at 6:00 p.m. Jim Drewry came over after supper and he and Annah Lee sang and played. I shaved. Jane is still very sick. Loam came down with letter from John Lawlor about Mama. We retired 11:00.
On Thursday, December 15, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain-Warm. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 8:55. Got my check cashed at noon. Paid 57th note on house. Sent Grace Gee $2.00 Lindbergh was received in Mexico with great enthusiasm. Mr. Drewry came over at night. I shaved. Baby Jane and I went to the store. I got up at 12:30 a.m. to look at the furnace.
On Friday, December 16, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Damp-Cloudy. Arose at 7:00. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Mary had a vomiting spell. I deposited $19.80 (P.T.A.) for Mary. Got shirt and 3 pair hose from Oak Hall = $3.50. Got home at 6:30. Paid Musser the grocery bill = $35.90. Mary feels better. My head aches. Read awhile after supper. To bed at 11:00.
On Saturday, December 17, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Clear. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Awfully rushed all morning. Cut wood from 3:33 to 5:00 p.m. Very Chilly. Swept basement. Took a bath at 6 o'clock. Mary feeling very bad. Norman went to YMCA at 7:00 p.m. My eyes hurt very much. Baby Jane and Annah Lee went shopping. Retired at 11:00.
On Sunday, December 18, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Chilly-Sunny. Mary's Labor began. Arose at 9:00. Mary got up at 7:30 and made a fire. The children went to Sunday School. I went to the office at 10:30. Caught up my mail at 1:00 p.m. Mary feeling pretty bad. I phoned Dr. Charles about specimen urine. Children went to church at 3:00 p.m. Mrs. Felty and Dorothy came in. Mary sick tonight.
In 1927, kind of an eventful week with all of the Lindbergh stuff going on and Mary's labor began! I also thought it was neat that apparently people in Roanoke went outside and looked to the sky to try and see Lindbergh. In 2011, an eventful week here too. Beth had surgery on her hand. Caleb has possibly broken his ankle and we are having the church over to our house tonight.
On Tuesday, December 13, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot. Hazy. "Lindy" flew to Mexico. Arose at 6:25. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Lindbergh "hopped off" from Washington D.C. to Mexico City. Big crowds all over the city looked for him, but in vain. Mr. Drewry came over at night. Brought rabbit for Mary. I shaved after supper. Mary sewed. I read until 10:15. Got to bed 11:20.
On Wednesday, December 14, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Warm-Sunny. Rain at night. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:50. Took a walk at noon. Mary feels tired and anxious. Went home on car at 6:00 p.m. Jim Drewry came over after supper and he and Annah Lee sang and played. I shaved. Jane is still very sick. Loam came down with letter from John Lawlor about Mama. We retired 11:00.
On Thursday, December 15, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain-Warm. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 8:55. Got my check cashed at noon. Paid 57th note on house. Sent Grace Gee $2.00 Lindbergh was received in Mexico with great enthusiasm. Mr. Drewry came over at night. I shaved. Baby Jane and I went to the store. I got up at 12:30 a.m. to look at the furnace.
On Friday, December 16, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Damp-Cloudy. Arose at 7:00. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Mary had a vomiting spell. I deposited $19.80 (P.T.A.) for Mary. Got shirt and 3 pair hose from Oak Hall = $3.50. Got home at 6:30. Paid Musser the grocery bill = $35.90. Mary feels better. My head aches. Read awhile after supper. To bed at 11:00.
On Saturday, December 17, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Clear. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Awfully rushed all morning. Cut wood from 3:33 to 5:00 p.m. Very Chilly. Swept basement. Took a bath at 6 o'clock. Mary feeling very bad. Norman went to YMCA at 7:00 p.m. My eyes hurt very much. Baby Jane and Annah Lee went shopping. Retired at 11:00.
On Sunday, December 18, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Chilly-Sunny. Mary's Labor began. Arose at 9:00. Mary got up at 7:30 and made a fire. The children went to Sunday School. I went to the office at 10:30. Caught up my mail at 1:00 p.m. Mary feeling pretty bad. I phoned Dr. Charles about specimen urine. Children went to church at 3:00 p.m. Mrs. Felty and Dorothy came in. Mary sick tonight.
In 1927, kind of an eventful week with all of the Lindbergh stuff going on and Mary's labor began! I also thought it was neat that apparently people in Roanoke went outside and looked to the sky to try and see Lindbergh. In 2011, an eventful week here too. Beth had surgery on her hand. Caleb has possibly broken his ankle and we are having the church over to our house tonight.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Ivory Enamel
On Saturday, December 10, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Chilly-Cloudy. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Not so busy. Got haircut at 1:30. Deposited $10.00 Christmas Check. Cut wood from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Put second coat Ivory enamel on crib. Baby Jane and Annah Lee helped. Took a bath at 10:30 and went to bed 11:30.
On Sunday, December 11, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Warm-Fair. Arose at 10:00. Went to church at 11:30. Mary got up at 7:30 and made fire. The children attended Sunday School. I read in afternoon. Talked to Harry over phone. Baby Jane went to church with Mrs. Drewry at night. Cook boy backed into Jim Drewry's car about 5:30 p.m. We got to bed by 10:30.
Here in 2011: Good day at church today as children did their program and there was a big crowd. After church, while the choir is practicing, Caleb is kicking a soccer ball, and steps in a hole. He comes in the church and motions for us. We go look at it and decide he needs to go to ER. They think he might have broken his ankle though it is hard to tell. We go to see an orthopedic doctor this week.
On Sunday, December 11, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Warm-Fair. Arose at 10:00. Went to church at 11:30. Mary got up at 7:30 and made fire. The children attended Sunday School. I read in afternoon. Talked to Harry over phone. Baby Jane went to church with Mrs. Drewry at night. Cook boy backed into Jim Drewry's car about 5:30 p.m. We got to bed by 10:30.
Here in 2011: Good day at church today as children did their program and there was a big crowd. After church, while the choir is practicing, Caleb is kicking a soccer ball, and steps in a hole. He comes in the church and motions for us. We go look at it and decide he needs to go to ER. They think he might have broken his ankle though it is hard to tell. We go to see an orthopedic doctor this week.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Sidewalk Issues
On Friday, December 9, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Zero-Weather. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Baby Jane went on car to school. Wore my overcoat first time this winter. Ears awfully cold. Got X-mas check = $10.00. At 8 p.m. Baby Jane and I called on the neighbors about sidewalk. Saw most of them. Got to bed by 10:30.
Wow, so when Bonnie said "zero-weather" he meant REALLY cold and not the absence of weather. I knew that's what he meant, was just funny to think about. Not that cold here in 2011. I wonder what the issue was with the sidewalk that necessitated the meeting with the neighbors?
Wow, so when Bonnie said "zero-weather" he meant REALLY cold and not the absence of weather. I knew that's what he meant, was just funny to think about. Not that cold here in 2011. I wonder what the issue was with the sidewalk that necessitated the meeting with the neighbors?
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Linkenhoker
On Thursday, December 8, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Clear. Arose at 6:40. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:55. Didn't leave the office at noon. Weather turned very cold by 5:00 p.m. Norman went to YMCA. I shaved. Mary sewed until 10 o'clock. Eunice Linkenhoker was at our house from 7 to 9. I stoked the furnace fire. To bed at 11:00.
Day 2 of Caleb and I both being home sick together. The one interesting thing in Bonnie's entry is the name Linkenhoker. It is a name that I am also familiar with as Pastor at Springwood Baptist in Buchanan. There are Linkenhokers there too. I wonder if there is a connection? Other than that a fairly boring entry by Bonnie and Caleb and I are also rather bored here today too. Ready for this "bug" to go away.
Day 2 of Caleb and I both being home sick together. The one interesting thing in Bonnie's entry is the name Linkenhoker. It is a name that I am also familiar with as Pastor at Springwood Baptist in Buchanan. There are Linkenhokers there too. I wonder if there is a connection? Other than that a fairly boring entry by Bonnie and Caleb and I are also rather bored here today too. Ready for this "bug" to go away.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Crowley's Rolls
On Tuesday, December 6, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Fair-Mild. Arose at 6:20. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Awfully busy all day. Took a walk at noon. Walked to Mrs. Crowley's and got rolls, 6:00. Called Bro. Scott at 6:30. Walked to store with the children. Caught 7:15 car; Went to Board meeting at 7:30. 12 present. Bro. Scott and Bent brought me to Jefferson St. in car.
On Wednesday, December 7, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Mild-Sunny. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire and dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Awfully busy all day. Took a walk at 1:40 p.m. Left the office at 6 p.m. Wrote letter to Aunt Annah. Raining at night, high wind but reasonably warm. We went to bed about 10:30.
Caleb and I both stayed home sick today. He is asleep now and I still feel rotten. Mrs. Crowley must have decided to keep the Elmores in rolls until the baby comes. I missed business meeting tonight at church, Bonnie went to his board meeting. Lots of rain and high winds here in 2011 too, but not mild, turning sharply colder.
On Wednesday, December 7, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Mild-Sunny. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire and dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Awfully busy all day. Took a walk at 1:40 p.m. Left the office at 6 p.m. Wrote letter to Aunt Annah. Raining at night, high wind but reasonably warm. We went to bed about 10:30.
Caleb and I both stayed home sick today. He is asleep now and I still feel rotten. Mrs. Crowley must have decided to keep the Elmores in rolls until the baby comes. I missed business meeting tonight at church, Bonnie went to his board meeting. Lots of rain and high winds here in 2011 too, but not mild, turning sharply colder.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Detective strikes Preacher
On Monday, November 28, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Warm-Mild. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire and dumped ashes. Left home at 7:45. Had lot of work today. Mary is not feeling well. I came home at 5:45. (walked). Read after supper. Mary had rolls from Mrs. Crowley. Quite warm. Helped Mary move furniture. Talked to Loam.
On Tuesday, November 29, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Fair-Cloudy. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Worked hard all day. Stayed in at noon. Walked home in evening. Got rolls at Mrs. Crowley's Norman attended scout meeting. I read until 10 o'clock. Got to bed about 11:00. Tired and sleepy.
On Wednesday, November 30, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Warm-"Summery". Arose at 6:20. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Left home at 7:55. Busy all day. Got my check cashed and paid bills. Mary feels very bad. I didn't attend supper at church. Richard Gee and Mr. Parsons came down home after supper. Brought bed pan. Baby Jane went to Wood's in car with Burch's pm. Warm tonight.
End of month note for November 1927: Premier of Rumania (Britanis) died on 23rd. Mama is till very sick. Can't hear from Christine. We took supper with Loam on the 3rd. She had no fire in furnace, and it was awfully cold. We drank some wine. Got home about 10:50. Hurried to bed. Paid J.T. Bristow $23.10 to tear furnace down and make repairs. Norman has a severe case of poison oak on his face, hands, arms, breast and behind his ears. Mr. Lucian H. Cocke, General Attorney for the N&W died on Monday night 14th instant. Mary is quite heavy and has difficulty in getting around. She has suffered a great deal.
On Thursday, December 1, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Sunny. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Sent order to Sears-Roebuck for baby blanket, etc. Sent Fleck a check for $5.00. Came home on car at 6 p.m. Read after supper. Put paper and wood in furnace. Real cold tonight. Mary took bath and shivered. She put up curtains. I shaved. Got to bed 11:00.
On Friday, December 2, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain-Cloudy-Chilly. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:55. Mary had a hard vomiting spell. I paid insurance at 1:45 p.m. Not so busy. My eyes hurt today. Raw, rainy, cold, "sloppy" night. Norman went to scout inspection at Auditorium at night. I went to Jackson Junior play with Annah Lee and Baby Jane. Home at 9:30.
On Saturday, December 3, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Snow-Rainy. Arose at 6:20. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Mr. Noel came in at 8:35. He felt bad; didn't dictate one letter. He went home at 12 noon. I got home at 1:45. Cut wood from 3:45 to 5 p.m. Wet and cloudy. Baby Jane carried wood into the basement. I took a bath at 5:15 p.m. Shaved 7:45.
On Sunday, December 4, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sleet-Cold. (Snow). Arose at 8:30. Mary got up at 7:30 and made a fire. Baby Jane and Norman went to Sunday School. Annah Lee and I went to church. Good sermon. Fairly good attendance. Mr. Scott told about detective striking one of our preachers. Harry ate supper with us. I read in afternoon. The children rode sleds all afternoon. We got to bed 10:00.
On Monday, December 5, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Fair-Warmer. Arose at 6:25. Made a fire in stove and furnace. Shaved. I went to work on 8:15 car. Baby Jane also rode with me. She paid carder $3.69. I deposited $37.95 for Mary's P.T. Assn. Left the office at 5:40 p.m. Home on car. Read after supper. We went to bed about 10:30 p.m.
I know this has been a long single post because I had gotten behind last week as I did a bit of short traveling, but there is lots of good stuff to write about. Also, I have some extra time to write today as I am off from work to go and have my annual Chest/heart tests. I brought Beth to work this morning and we traveled through SE Roanoke which also kind of inspired me to write some more today as I went right through the areas that Bonnie writes about and it my thoughts go back to what life must have been like in 1927 and what Roanoke looked like. I thought that Bonnie's Nov. 28 entry was funny when he talked about Mary not feeling well and yet he helped her move furniture. Mary is obviously great with child as they are ordering baby blankets and Bonnie speaks of her being heavy and having trouble getting around. I am not sure though that he ever mentioned that she was expecting back earlier in the year. Maybe that wasn't something to talk about? Or maybe it got lost among making fires and dumping ashes? Mary is also "nesting" as we call it today, moving furniture, hanging curtains etc. She is getting ready for that baby to come. It also struck me that life in 1927 was not all that different than 2011 with the pull and tug schedule of the children. One has a scout meeting, two have a program at school, Mary doesn't feel well, etc. Sounds a little like us with soccer games, church, work, and school. The weather was also interesting. Bonnie had been writing about it being mild and summery and then all of a sudden it snowed, sleeted, and the children rode sleds. It has been mild here in 2011 too so maybe there is still some hope for some winter weather soon. Bring it on!
Oh! I almost forgot. What is up with detectives striking preachers? I sure would like to know more about that story from December 4. What did the preacher do? Was it mistaken identity? City detective or Railroad detective? That was a great Sunday post though. I loved it. Snowy Sunday, good sermon, good attendance, great story, and family over for a meal! Ahhhhhh.........
On Tuesday, November 29, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Fair-Cloudy. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Worked hard all day. Stayed in at noon. Walked home in evening. Got rolls at Mrs. Crowley's Norman attended scout meeting. I read until 10 o'clock. Got to bed about 11:00. Tired and sleepy.
On Wednesday, November 30, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Warm-"Summery". Arose at 6:20. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Left home at 7:55. Busy all day. Got my check cashed and paid bills. Mary feels very bad. I didn't attend supper at church. Richard Gee and Mr. Parsons came down home after supper. Brought bed pan. Baby Jane went to Wood's in car with Burch's pm. Warm tonight.
End of month note for November 1927: Premier of Rumania (Britanis) died on 23rd. Mama is till very sick. Can't hear from Christine. We took supper with Loam on the 3rd. She had no fire in furnace, and it was awfully cold. We drank some wine. Got home about 10:50. Hurried to bed. Paid J.T. Bristow $23.10 to tear furnace down and make repairs. Norman has a severe case of poison oak on his face, hands, arms, breast and behind his ears. Mr. Lucian H. Cocke, General Attorney for the N&W died on Monday night 14th instant. Mary is quite heavy and has difficulty in getting around. She has suffered a great deal.
On Thursday, December 1, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Sunny. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Sent order to Sears-Roebuck for baby blanket, etc. Sent Fleck a check for $5.00. Came home on car at 6 p.m. Read after supper. Put paper and wood in furnace. Real cold tonight. Mary took bath and shivered. She put up curtains. I shaved. Got to bed 11:00.
On Friday, December 2, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain-Cloudy-Chilly. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:55. Mary had a hard vomiting spell. I paid insurance at 1:45 p.m. Not so busy. My eyes hurt today. Raw, rainy, cold, "sloppy" night. Norman went to scout inspection at Auditorium at night. I went to Jackson Junior play with Annah Lee and Baby Jane. Home at 9:30.
On Saturday, December 3, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Snow-Rainy. Arose at 6:20. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Mr. Noel came in at 8:35. He felt bad; didn't dictate one letter. He went home at 12 noon. I got home at 1:45. Cut wood from 3:45 to 5 p.m. Wet and cloudy. Baby Jane carried wood into the basement. I took a bath at 5:15 p.m. Shaved 7:45.
On Sunday, December 4, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sleet-Cold. (Snow). Arose at 8:30. Mary got up at 7:30 and made a fire. Baby Jane and Norman went to Sunday School. Annah Lee and I went to church. Good sermon. Fairly good attendance. Mr. Scott told about detective striking one of our preachers. Harry ate supper with us. I read in afternoon. The children rode sleds all afternoon. We got to bed 10:00.
On Monday, December 5, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Fair-Warmer. Arose at 6:25. Made a fire in stove and furnace. Shaved. I went to work on 8:15 car. Baby Jane also rode with me. She paid carder $3.69. I deposited $37.95 for Mary's P.T. Assn. Left the office at 5:40 p.m. Home on car. Read after supper. We went to bed about 10:30 p.m.
I know this has been a long single post because I had gotten behind last week as I did a bit of short traveling, but there is lots of good stuff to write about. Also, I have some extra time to write today as I am off from work to go and have my annual Chest/heart tests. I brought Beth to work this morning and we traveled through SE Roanoke which also kind of inspired me to write some more today as I went right through the areas that Bonnie writes about and it my thoughts go back to what life must have been like in 1927 and what Roanoke looked like. I thought that Bonnie's Nov. 28 entry was funny when he talked about Mary not feeling well and yet he helped her move furniture. Mary is obviously great with child as they are ordering baby blankets and Bonnie speaks of her being heavy and having trouble getting around. I am not sure though that he ever mentioned that she was expecting back earlier in the year. Maybe that wasn't something to talk about? Or maybe it got lost among making fires and dumping ashes? Mary is also "nesting" as we call it today, moving furniture, hanging curtains etc. She is getting ready for that baby to come. It also struck me that life in 1927 was not all that different than 2011 with the pull and tug schedule of the children. One has a scout meeting, two have a program at school, Mary doesn't feel well, etc. Sounds a little like us with soccer games, church, work, and school. The weather was also interesting. Bonnie had been writing about it being mild and summery and then all of a sudden it snowed, sleeted, and the children rode sleds. It has been mild here in 2011 too so maybe there is still some hope for some winter weather soon. Bring it on!
Oh! I almost forgot. What is up with detectives striking preachers? I sure would like to know more about that story from December 4. What did the preacher do? Was it mistaken identity? City detective or Railroad detective? That was a great Sunday post though. I loved it. Snowy Sunday, good sermon, good attendance, great story, and family over for a meal! Ahhhhhh.........
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Loyalty Church
On Friday, November 25, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Mild. Arose at 7:00. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:55. Busy all day. Walked at noon. Came home on car at 6:00 p.m. Norman went to Scout meeting. I read until 11 o'clock. My eyes and head hurt. Got to bed about 11:30, tired and "all in".
On Saturday, November 26, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Mild. Worked until 3 p.m. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:55. Very busy all a.m. Took letters of WPW. Wrote until 3 p.m. Annah Lee and Baby Jane came to office. We looked at shoes. Ate 4:00. Norman, Mary, and I put glass in side window. Worked on it from 4 to 9:30 p.m. To bed 11:00.
On Sunday, November 27, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Mild. "Loyalty"-Church. Arose at 8:45. Baby Jane got up at 7:30 and made fire and dumped ashes. I shaved. Didn't go to church. The children went. Annah Lee's burnt finger pained so much she came home. Mary phoned Dr. Ruck. I took her to his office and he put gauze on her finger. We then went to church and came home 5:00 p.m.
I am very thankful that I did not have to go back to work on Friday after Thanksgiving like Bonnie did and then have to work on Saturday too! Then Bonnie came home and apparently struggled with putting the glass in the window...it took 5 and 1/2 hours! I guess I can see why he didn't go to church, but I am very confused by Sunday's entry. Bonnie has this header of "Loyalty" church at the top of the entry. I have no idea what that means. Maybe it was some emphasis they were having at church. I hope it wasn't an attendance emphasis. We also have not been told how Annah Lee burned her finger, but it must have been pretty bad. Then, they apparently went back to church that afternoon?? Again, maybe there was some sort of special program. We had another good day at church. Really good crowds recently. We also got our Christmas tree put up and decorated this afternoon and got the stocking hung. We decided not to put decorations outside today due to the wind and heavy rain that is in the forecast.
On Saturday, November 26, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Mild. Worked until 3 p.m. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:55. Very busy all a.m. Took letters of WPW. Wrote until 3 p.m. Annah Lee and Baby Jane came to office. We looked at shoes. Ate 4:00. Norman, Mary, and I put glass in side window. Worked on it from 4 to 9:30 p.m. To bed 11:00.
On Sunday, November 27, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Mild. "Loyalty"-Church. Arose at 8:45. Baby Jane got up at 7:30 and made fire and dumped ashes. I shaved. Didn't go to church. The children went. Annah Lee's burnt finger pained so much she came home. Mary phoned Dr. Ruck. I took her to his office and he put gauze on her finger. We then went to church and came home 5:00 p.m.
I am very thankful that I did not have to go back to work on Friday after Thanksgiving like Bonnie did and then have to work on Saturday too! Then Bonnie came home and apparently struggled with putting the glass in the window...it took 5 and 1/2 hours! I guess I can see why he didn't go to church, but I am very confused by Sunday's entry. Bonnie has this header of "Loyalty" church at the top of the entry. I have no idea what that means. Maybe it was some emphasis they were having at church. I hope it wasn't an attendance emphasis. We also have not been told how Annah Lee burned her finger, but it must have been pretty bad. Then, they apparently went back to church that afternoon?? Again, maybe there was some sort of special program. We had another good day at church. Really good crowds recently. We also got our Christmas tree put up and decorated this afternoon and got the stocking hung. We decided not to put decorations outside today due to the wind and heavy rain that is in the forecast.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Gala Day
On Wednesday, November 23, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cool-Sunny. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Quarterly conference with engineers being held today in the office. I bought two chickens from Mrs. Hannabass at 5:15 p.m. Rode home on street car. Large crowds here for gala day tomorrow. We got to bed about 10:30.
On Thursday, November 24, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Mild. Thanksgiving Holiday. Arose at 9:00. Norman made a fire and took out ashes. I shaved and took a bath. Cleaned lights. Loam and Austin came down home at 4:00 p.m. and stayed for supper. We had two chickens They left at 10:50. Baby Jane, Annah Lee and I walked to car with them. Got to bed about 11:25. Mary has shortness of breath.
Besides Thanksgiving, I wonder what made it a gala day in Roanoke? I certainly know there were large crowds between Roanoke and Greenville, SC on Interstate 85. Our trip to see Beth's family took 8 hours when normally it takes about 5. We have had a good day today. 16 of us here for traditional Thanksgiving meal of turkey and dressing and lots of sides. Brother in law Paul wanted to be mentioned in my blog so there you go. I guess chickens were cheaper, or easier to find in 1927? There is a group here planning on going shopping tonight at midnight. That group does not include me!
On Thursday, November 24, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Mild. Thanksgiving Holiday. Arose at 9:00. Norman made a fire and took out ashes. I shaved and took a bath. Cleaned lights. Loam and Austin came down home at 4:00 p.m. and stayed for supper. We had two chickens They left at 10:50. Baby Jane, Annah Lee and I walked to car with them. Got to bed about 11:25. Mary has shortness of breath.
Besides Thanksgiving, I wonder what made it a gala day in Roanoke? I certainly know there were large crowds between Roanoke and Greenville, SC on Interstate 85. Our trip to see Beth's family took 8 hours when normally it takes about 5. We have had a good day today. 16 of us here for traditional Thanksgiving meal of turkey and dressing and lots of sides. Brother in law Paul wanted to be mentioned in my blog so there you go. I guess chickens were cheaper, or easier to find in 1927? There is a group here planning on going shopping tonight at midnight. That group does not include me!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Taffy Candy
On Tuesday, November 22, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Mild. Arose at 6:20. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:45. Didn't go out at noon. Wrote Aunt Annah. Got home about 6:15. Annah Lee and Baby Jane made taffy candy after supper. I shaved. Trimmed Norman's hair. Read paper. Got to bed about 10:50.
Sounds like the girls had gotten into making candy. I did not find much about Klondike cakes so if anyone knows anything I would love to hear it. We leave tomorrow for Greenville, SC to visit Beth's parents for Thanksgiving!
Sounds like the girls had gotten into making candy. I did not find much about Klondike cakes so if anyone knows anything I would love to hear it. We leave tomorrow for Greenville, SC to visit Beth's parents for Thanksgiving!
Monday, November 21, 2011
Klondike Cakes
On Thursday, November 17, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain-Cloudy. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Awfully busy today. Walked downtown in rain at noon. Norman's face is badly swollen. "Chunk" Pettit came in to see him at night. I shaved and read some. Mary feels awfully bad. Norman looks pitiful. I got to bed at 11:00.
On Friday, November 18, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Cold. Mr. Noel went to Columbus. (Football). Arose at 6:20. Made a fire. Dumped ashes from furnace and stove. Made fire in furnace. Left home 7:45. Dr. Luck came to see Norman at 10 a.m.. Left a prescription for tonic. Baby Jane met me at 1:40 and we got it filled at J&J: 40 cents. (To be measured with a dropper.) I got candy for baby Jane. Cashed check for $1.00 given J.H. Moseley.
On Saturday, November 19, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Clear. Arose at 6:20. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Not very busy at the office. Cut wood and cleaned basement after dinner. Norman is very much better. I shaved, washed my hair and took a bath after supper. We laughed and talked before bedtime. Got to bed at 11:00.
On Sunday, November 20, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Chilly-Sunny. Arose at 8:00. Made fire in stove. Dumped ashes. Mary made fire in furnace. Annah Lee and Baby Jane went to Sunday School. I went to office. Wrote letter and telegram. Took print to C.S. Churchill. Read most all afternoon. Phoned to Dr. Luck about letting Norman go out. I read after supper until 10 o'clock.
On Monday, November 21, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cool-Mild. Arose at 6:20. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Left home at 7:55. Didn't work hard today. Bought card at noon and sent to Mrs. Spillan. Baby Jane and I went to Drug store at 8:00 p.m. and got Klondike cakes and olive oil. I sent Slogan on "wood" away. Warmer tonight. To bed 10:30.
What in the world are Klondike cakes? I will definitely need to look that one up and report back later. Tired. Good night.
On Friday, November 18, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Cold. Mr. Noel went to Columbus. (Football). Arose at 6:20. Made a fire. Dumped ashes from furnace and stove. Made fire in furnace. Left home 7:45. Dr. Luck came to see Norman at 10 a.m.. Left a prescription for tonic. Baby Jane met me at 1:40 and we got it filled at J&J: 40 cents. (To be measured with a dropper.) I got candy for baby Jane. Cashed check for $1.00 given J.H. Moseley.
On Saturday, November 19, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Clear. Arose at 6:20. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Not very busy at the office. Cut wood and cleaned basement after dinner. Norman is very much better. I shaved, washed my hair and took a bath after supper. We laughed and talked before bedtime. Got to bed at 11:00.
On Sunday, November 20, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Chilly-Sunny. Arose at 8:00. Made fire in stove. Dumped ashes. Mary made fire in furnace. Annah Lee and Baby Jane went to Sunday School. I went to office. Wrote letter and telegram. Took print to C.S. Churchill. Read most all afternoon. Phoned to Dr. Luck about letting Norman go out. I read after supper until 10 o'clock.
On Monday, November 21, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cool-Mild. Arose at 6:20. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Left home at 7:55. Didn't work hard today. Bought card at noon and sent to Mrs. Spillan. Baby Jane and I went to Drug store at 8:00 p.m. and got Klondike cakes and olive oil. I sent Slogan on "wood" away. Warmer tonight. To bed 10:30.
What in the world are Klondike cakes? I will definitely need to look that one up and report back later. Tired. Good night.
Poison Oak
On Friday, November 11, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Hot. Armistice Day. Arose at 7:00. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Mary, Baby Jane and Annah Lee went with Drewry's to the parade. Norman was a scout color guard. Mort Raines came in about 8:00. Took breakfast with us. He and I walked to town at 10:20. I heard Dr. Chas. J. Smith speak. It was fine. Walked home 12:45.
On Saturday, November 12, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Clear. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Didn't do much this a.m. Cut wood for several hours after dinner. Mary feels bad. I raked debris from back yard. Shaved at night. Took a bath about 11:00 p.m. Chilly at night. Slept fairly well.
On Sunday, November 13, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Chilly. Arose at 8:15. Made a fire. Went to Sunday School with the children. Annah Lee stayed for church. I sent Baby Jane home. Norman got poison oak lotion for his face and hands. I went to the office at 11:15. Took dictation. Home at 1:40. Took Annah Lee and Baby Jane to the Brethren Church at 6:40 p.m.
On Monday, November 14, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Chilly-Sunny. Mr. Lucian Cocke died. Arose at 6:15. Shut off alarm. Went back to bed. Got up at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:55. Had big batch of mail. Walked downtown at noon. Home on car at 5:45. Shaved after supper. Harry phoned. Mary and the children went over to Mrs. Drewry's. I went to bed near 11:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, November 15, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Warm-Fair. Pay Day. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Very busy. Paid bills at noon. (Paid 56th note on house) After supper, Annah Lee, Baby Jane and I went to Musser's and paid grocery bill $35.36. The kids made candy. I got to bed at 11:00. Mary feels bad. She retired 9:00.
On Wednesday, November 16, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cloudy-Damp. Colored girl helped Mary clean house. Arose at 6:20. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Left home at 7:55. Busy all day. Norman's face badly affected with poison oak. He went to school and took test. Came home and went to bed. Mary called Dr. Luck after supper. Dr. Burke was out of town. Dr. Luck came at 9:45. I went to Blue Ridge Pharmacy at 10:00.
Wow, I had gotten behind in blogging because of some travel. I even had tried to work ahead so that did not happen. So much for that. I feel bad for Norman. Caleb had poison oak like that once too. I still have some catching up to do and will try to do more later.
On Saturday, November 12, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Clear. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Didn't do much this a.m. Cut wood for several hours after dinner. Mary feels bad. I raked debris from back yard. Shaved at night. Took a bath about 11:00 p.m. Chilly at night. Slept fairly well.
On Sunday, November 13, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Chilly. Arose at 8:15. Made a fire. Went to Sunday School with the children. Annah Lee stayed for church. I sent Baby Jane home. Norman got poison oak lotion for his face and hands. I went to the office at 11:15. Took dictation. Home at 1:40. Took Annah Lee and Baby Jane to the Brethren Church at 6:40 p.m.
On Monday, November 14, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Chilly-Sunny. Mr. Lucian Cocke died. Arose at 6:15. Shut off alarm. Went back to bed. Got up at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:55. Had big batch of mail. Walked downtown at noon. Home on car at 5:45. Shaved after supper. Harry phoned. Mary and the children went over to Mrs. Drewry's. I went to bed near 11:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, November 15, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Warm-Fair. Pay Day. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Very busy. Paid bills at noon. (Paid 56th note on house) After supper, Annah Lee, Baby Jane and I went to Musser's and paid grocery bill $35.36. The kids made candy. I got to bed at 11:00. Mary feels bad. She retired 9:00.
On Wednesday, November 16, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cloudy-Damp. Colored girl helped Mary clean house. Arose at 6:20. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Left home at 7:55. Busy all day. Norman's face badly affected with poison oak. He went to school and took test. Came home and went to bed. Mary called Dr. Luck after supper. Dr. Burke was out of town. Dr. Luck came at 9:45. I went to Blue Ridge Pharmacy at 10:00.
Wow, I had gotten behind in blogging because of some travel. I even had tried to work ahead so that did not happen. So much for that. I feel bad for Norman. Caleb had poison oak like that once too. I still have some catching up to do and will try to do more later.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Linoleum Drugger
On Monday, November 7, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Clear. Arose at 6:20. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Made fire in furnace. Got to office at 8:00. Walked downtown at noon. Mary got her haircut this afternoon. Baby Jane and Annah Lee went to Mrs. Akers to try on clothes. I read some after supper. We got to bed about 9:45.
On Tuesday, November 8, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain-Cold. Arose at 6:20. Made a fire in stove and furnace. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Had big batch of mail to write. Didn't leave the office at noon. I attended board meeting at 7:30 p.m. The children and Linwood Doss went to the "Roanoke". I met them at 9:30 and we all came home together. Mary was alone. She made gowns for the baby.
On Wednesday, November 9, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cloudy-Warmer. Arose at 6:50. Made fire in stove and furnace. Left home 7:55. Got to work at 8:15. Busy all day. Frank took some my mail. Walked at noon. Came home on car at 6:30 p.m. Read until 10:00 p.m. Got to bed about 10:30. Mary cleaned house.
On Thursday, November 10, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Warm-Cloudy. Arose at 6:20. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Quite busy all day. Talked to Mr. Equi at noon about paint for Linoleum drugger. Home on car at 5:45 p.m. Mrs. Burnette came over after supper. Norman went to Mr. Hillsman's to drill with Scouts for parade tomorrow. We went to bed about 10:00.
I am going to be out of town this coming week at the Baptist General Association of Virginia meeting in Richmond, so I am working ahead. The big thing I note from these entries is that Bonnie finally mentions something about the coming baby. I don't recall him having mentioned this before. Sorry Uncle Roger! I am guessing the parade was a Veteran's day parade and does anybody know what a Linoleum drugger is?
On Tuesday, November 8, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain-Cold. Arose at 6:20. Made a fire in stove and furnace. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Had big batch of mail to write. Didn't leave the office at noon. I attended board meeting at 7:30 p.m. The children and Linwood Doss went to the "Roanoke". I met them at 9:30 and we all came home together. Mary was alone. She made gowns for the baby.
On Wednesday, November 9, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cloudy-Warmer. Arose at 6:50. Made fire in stove and furnace. Left home 7:55. Got to work at 8:15. Busy all day. Frank took some my mail. Walked at noon. Came home on car at 6:30 p.m. Read until 10:00 p.m. Got to bed about 10:30. Mary cleaned house.
On Thursday, November 10, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Warm-Cloudy. Arose at 6:20. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Quite busy all day. Talked to Mr. Equi at noon about paint for Linoleum drugger. Home on car at 5:45 p.m. Mrs. Burnette came over after supper. Norman went to Mr. Hillsman's to drill with Scouts for parade tomorrow. We went to bed about 10:00.
I am going to be out of town this coming week at the Baptist General Association of Virginia meeting in Richmond, so I am working ahead. The big thing I note from these entries is that Bonnie finally mentions something about the coming baby. I don't recall him having mentioned this before. Sorry Uncle Roger! I am guessing the parade was a Veteran's day parade and does anybody know what a Linoleum drugger is?
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Wine before Supper
On Thursday, November 3, 1927, Bonnie Elmore wrote: Quite Cold-Rain. At Loam's. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Busy all day. Rain and gloomy. Mary and Baby Jane went to Loam's at 4 :00 p.m. Annah Lee took music. I walked up at 5:30. We all had some wine before supper. Played Victrola and Annah Lee and I danced. Got home around 10:45. Long time getting warm.
On Friday, November 4, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Windy. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Left home at 7:55. Missed car. Walked to Jackson, Jr. School. Got on car. Busy all day. Stayed in the office at noon. Walked home at night. Norman attended Scout Meeting. I boxed up two quilts to send to Grace Gee to line. Went to bed about 10:00. Cold.
On Saturday, November 5, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Sunny. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Annah Lee and Baby Jane went to Mrs. Woods and got their coats at 4 p.m. I cut wood from 4:00 to 5:30. Put Plant Pep around peach trees. Shaved after supper. Didn't take bath tonight: water too chilly. In bed at 11:00.
On Sunday, November 6, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Sunny. Went to office. Arose at 8:00. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Went up on car with children. They went to Sunday School and church; then came to the office for me. We got candy. Wrote five letters for Mr. Wiltsee. Read in afternoon. Took a bath 4:00 p.m. Annah Lee played in church in S.W. Baby Jane went with her. We got to bed about 10:00.
I still love reading about my grandmother Annah Lee and what her childhood was like in 1927. How cool that Bonnie danced with Annah Lee. If you have seen the 2011 movie "Courageous" then you know that this has special meaning. Also, I think Granny was about 11 in 1927 and she is playing for a church in SW Roanoke! That's pretty neat.
On Friday, November 4, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Windy. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Left home at 7:55. Missed car. Walked to Jackson, Jr. School. Got on car. Busy all day. Stayed in the office at noon. Walked home at night. Norman attended Scout Meeting. I boxed up two quilts to send to Grace Gee to line. Went to bed about 10:00. Cold.
On Saturday, November 5, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Sunny. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Annah Lee and Baby Jane went to Mrs. Woods and got their coats at 4 p.m. I cut wood from 4:00 to 5:30. Put Plant Pep around peach trees. Shaved after supper. Didn't take bath tonight: water too chilly. In bed at 11:00.
On Sunday, November 6, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Sunny. Went to office. Arose at 8:00. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Went up on car with children. They went to Sunday School and church; then came to the office for me. We got candy. Wrote five letters for Mr. Wiltsee. Read in afternoon. Took a bath 4:00 p.m. Annah Lee played in church in S.W. Baby Jane went with her. We got to bed about 10:00.
I still love reading about my grandmother Annah Lee and what her childhood was like in 1927. How cool that Bonnie danced with Annah Lee. If you have seen the 2011 movie "Courageous" then you know that this has special meaning. Also, I think Granny was about 11 in 1927 and she is playing for a church in SW Roanoke! That's pretty neat.
Dutchman's Pipe
On Monday, October 31, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Fine. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. To work on time. Took a walk at noon. Walked home at night. Bought plant food "Pep" at Harris'. Dug holes for vines "Dutchman's Pipe". Read until 10:30. "Ladies Home Journal". Got to bed about 11:15. Very tired.
End of month note for October 1927: Mama is very ill yet. Loam, Jess, Jake, Everett, James, Mary Frances and I went over to see her on October 1st. She looked mighty white, weak and thin. Had difficulty in talking. We also visited Effie's grave. Lights on Jake's car burned out near Fincastle. Herndon Slicer piloted us to Troutville. Reached home about 9:00 p.m. Mary was anxious.
On Tuesday, November 1, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Fine. Got up at 6:45. Made a fire. Took out ashes. Left home 7:45. Paid bills at noon. Talked to Mr. Schick at noon. Mary went to Mrs. Akers' to sewing circle meeting. I left the office at 3:45 p.m. Walked home. The children and I planted roses and shade vines. Norman went to show. Mary talked to Loam over phone.
On Wednesday, November 2, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Warm-Pleasant. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Took a walk at noon. Loam phoned that she was going to town, so we didn't go to her house today. I cam home at night on street car. Read some. Norman had his scout troop at our house tonight. Had cocoa cakes etc. to eat.
End of month note for October 1927: Mama is very ill yet. Loam, Jess, Jake, Everett, James, Mary Frances and I went over to see her on October 1st. She looked mighty white, weak and thin. Had difficulty in talking. We also visited Effie's grave. Lights on Jake's car burned out near Fincastle. Herndon Slicer piloted us to Troutville. Reached home about 9:00 p.m. Mary was anxious.
On Tuesday, November 1, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Fine. Got up at 6:45. Made a fire. Took out ashes. Left home 7:45. Paid bills at noon. Talked to Mr. Schick at noon. Mary went to Mrs. Akers' to sewing circle meeting. I left the office at 3:45 p.m. Walked home. The children and I planted roses and shade vines. Norman went to show. Mary talked to Loam over phone.
On Wednesday, November 2, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Warm-Pleasant. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Took a walk at noon. Loam phoned that she was going to town, so we didn't go to her house today. I cam home at night on street car. Read some. Norman had his scout troop at our house tonight. Had cocoa cakes etc. to eat.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Sunday Cigars and Gum!
On Friday, October 28, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Mild-Sunny. Arose at 7:00. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 8:00. Mr. Noel on jury, struck off. Mary still suffering. I took a good walk at noon. The children attended a Halloween party at Scoutmaster Hillsman's house at 7:30 p.m. They got home about 10:00. got pint of ice cream. Mary and I ate it. To bed at 10:45.
On Saturday, October 29, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Mild. Arose at 6:00. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 8:00. Didn't do much work this morning. Mary phoned me that shrubbery was at express office. Mr. Argenbright came by office for me and we got trees, (wrong bundle). Ben Piner brought our down in auto. I planted all the trees and 2 vines by 5:30. Took a bath at 10:00 p.m. Got to bed 11:00.
On Sunday, October 30, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Warm-Pleasant. Arose at 8:30. Mary made fire. The children attended Sunday School. I was too late. Had to shave. Walked to town and got cigars and chewing gum, 11:30. Walked home 12:30. H.L. Scott's baby born today. Read most of afternoon. Mary a pains in her side. Mrs. Burnett came over after supper. Bed 10:00.
In 2011, great day at church today. Mom was there along with Bobbie, Peggy and Kay. Also had Rachel Crawford and family there as part of my sermon. Good crowd and Harvest fest after church with lots of fun. Watched a good soccer game after church, now watching car race. Sounds like Bonnie was really doing some planting. Typical Bonnie in missing church by being late shaving and hen just going to get cigars and gum!
On Saturday, October 29, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Mild. Arose at 6:00. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 8:00. Didn't do much work this morning. Mary phoned me that shrubbery was at express office. Mr. Argenbright came by office for me and we got trees, (wrong bundle). Ben Piner brought our down in auto. I planted all the trees and 2 vines by 5:30. Took a bath at 10:00 p.m. Got to bed 11:00.
On Sunday, October 30, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Warm-Pleasant. Arose at 8:30. Mary made fire. The children attended Sunday School. I was too late. Had to shave. Walked to town and got cigars and chewing gum, 11:30. Walked home 12:30. H.L. Scott's baby born today. Read most of afternoon. Mary a pains in her side. Mrs. Burnett came over after supper. Bed 10:00.
In 2011, great day at church today. Mom was there along with Bobbie, Peggy and Kay. Also had Rachel Crawford and family there as part of my sermon. Good crowd and Harvest fest after church with lots of fun. Watched a good soccer game after church, now watching car race. Sounds like Bonnie was really doing some planting. Typical Bonnie in missing church by being late shaving and hen just going to get cigars and gum!
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Booth Tarkington
On Monday, October 24, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Pleasant. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Took out ashes. Shaved. Left home at 7:55. Baby Jane got up at 7:15 and finished her lessons. I wrote to Christine. Walked at noon. Have had headache. Walked home at 5:30 p.m. Very tired. Lay on davenport awhile before supper. Norman went to show. I read until 9:15. Went to bed about 10:00.
On Tuesday, October 25, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Fine Day. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Busy all day. Walked around Hotel Roanoke at noon. Stopped at Fulwiler Hills at 5:25 p.m. and heard "When Day is Done". Walked home. Getting Dark earlier. I shaved after supper. Read paper. Mary feels bad. T talked to Mr. Argenbright until 10 p.m.
On Wednesday, October 26, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Mild-Sunny. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Took out ashes. Left home at 8:00. Dr. Sommardahl filled one of my teeth at 1:30. Took some dictation from Mr. Wiltsee. Walked home at night. Right tired. Got home 6:05. Read some after supper. Went to bed about 11:00 p.m. Chilly at night. Mary's side hurts.
On Thursday, October 27, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Pleasant-Warm. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home about 7:55. Wrote good bit of mail. Took walk at noon. Walked home at night. Mary complaining of pain and tightness in her side. I read awhile after supper. Tired, and have a headache. Booth Tarkington (author) nearly blind.
On Tuesday, October 25, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Fine Day. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Busy all day. Walked around Hotel Roanoke at noon. Stopped at Fulwiler Hills at 5:25 p.m. and heard "When Day is Done". Walked home. Getting Dark earlier. I shaved after supper. Read paper. Mary feels bad. T talked to Mr. Argenbright until 10 p.m.
On Wednesday, October 26, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Mild-Sunny. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Took out ashes. Left home at 8:00. Dr. Sommardahl filled one of my teeth at 1:30. Took some dictation from Mr. Wiltsee. Walked home at night. Right tired. Got home 6:05. Read some after supper. Went to bed about 11:00 p.m. Chilly at night. Mary's side hurts.
On Thursday, October 27, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Pleasant-Warm. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home about 7:55. Wrote good bit of mail. Took walk at noon. Walked home at night. Mary complaining of pain and tightness in her side. I read awhile after supper. Tired, and have a headache. Booth Tarkington (author) nearly blind.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Car wrecks
On Monday, October 17, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Dark-Rainy. Arose at 7:00. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Left home at 7:55. Talked to Ben Smith. Went to Bank at 1:50 p.m., deposited $1.35. Busy all day. My head aches severely. Came home on car at 6 p.m. Raining-gloomy. Mrs. Stover died. I trimmed Mary's hair after supper. Read. To bed 10:00.
On Tuesday, October 18, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Cloudy. Light snow flurries. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Took a walk at noon. Talked to Echol Marshall. Paid $34.28 to Metro. Ins. Co. by check. Walked home in afternoon. Cold at night. Mary has had drawing pain in her side all day and tonight. She lent her coat to Hallie Stover. I retired at 10:30.
On Wednesday, October 19, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Sunny. Got up at 6:55. Made a fire. Took ashes to alley. Very chilly. Left home about 7:55. Walked around 3rd Ave. at noon, and thru town. Wrote to Christine. Walked home in evening. Read after supper. Mary is still suffering from pains in her side. I talked to Dr. Burke on phone at 8:10 p.m. Got to bed about 10:30.
On Thursday, October 20, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Pleasant. Arose at 7:00 a.m. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 8:00. Mary feels better today. I took a walk at noon. Walked home this p.m. Shaved at 7:00. Mary, the girls and I went to the "Roanoke" at 7:30 p.m. Enjoyed it very much. Got 1/2 pound of candy. Talked to Rev. H.H. Scott when we came out. Norman met us at car line. Got to bed 11:00.
On Friday, October 21, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Pleasant. Arose at 6:40. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:45. Pretty weather. Mildred Calhoun lent me 2 records. Took a walk at noon. Very busy all day. Annah Lee got fine report grades. I walked home at 5:30 p.m. Read some after supper. Went to bed about 10:30. Mary's side is paining her.
On Saturday, October 22, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Pleasant. Mr. Argenbright's car was wrecked. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Worked hard until 1:15. Mary is busy preparing lunch for our proposed trip to Selma on Sunday. I cut wood from 4 to 5:30. Shaved and took a bath. Annah Lee got her hair cut. Mary worked until 11:00 p.m. and was worn out at time of retiring.
On Sunday, October 23, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Beautiful Weather. Arose at 8:00. Mary made a fire at 7:15. Didn't get to go see Mama, car wrecked. I went to church. The children went to Sunday School. Mr. and Mrs. Chapman brought the baby up this afternoon. Fine day. I washed my hair. Mary took bath and washed her hair. The children went to Dunkard church. We got to bed by 10:00.
Wow, they have a lot going on right now.
On Tuesday, October 18, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Cloudy. Light snow flurries. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Took a walk at noon. Talked to Echol Marshall. Paid $34.28 to Metro. Ins. Co. by check. Walked home in afternoon. Cold at night. Mary has had drawing pain in her side all day and tonight. She lent her coat to Hallie Stover. I retired at 10:30.
On Wednesday, October 19, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Sunny. Got up at 6:55. Made a fire. Took ashes to alley. Very chilly. Left home about 7:55. Walked around 3rd Ave. at noon, and thru town. Wrote to Christine. Walked home in evening. Read after supper. Mary is still suffering from pains in her side. I talked to Dr. Burke on phone at 8:10 p.m. Got to bed about 10:30.
On Thursday, October 20, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Pleasant. Arose at 7:00 a.m. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 8:00. Mary feels better today. I took a walk at noon. Walked home this p.m. Shaved at 7:00. Mary, the girls and I went to the "Roanoke" at 7:30 p.m. Enjoyed it very much. Got 1/2 pound of candy. Talked to Rev. H.H. Scott when we came out. Norman met us at car line. Got to bed 11:00.
On Friday, October 21, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Pleasant. Arose at 6:40. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:45. Pretty weather. Mildred Calhoun lent me 2 records. Took a walk at noon. Very busy all day. Annah Lee got fine report grades. I walked home at 5:30 p.m. Read some after supper. Went to bed about 10:30. Mary's side is paining her.
On Saturday, October 22, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Pleasant. Mr. Argenbright's car was wrecked. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Worked hard until 1:15. Mary is busy preparing lunch for our proposed trip to Selma on Sunday. I cut wood from 4 to 5:30. Shaved and took a bath. Annah Lee got her hair cut. Mary worked until 11:00 p.m. and was worn out at time of retiring.
On Sunday, October 23, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Beautiful Weather. Arose at 8:00. Mary made a fire at 7:15. Didn't get to go see Mama, car wrecked. I went to church. The children went to Sunday School. Mr. and Mrs. Chapman brought the baby up this afternoon. Fine day. I washed my hair. Mary took bath and washed her hair. The children went to Dunkard church. We got to bed by 10:00.
Wow, they have a lot going on right now.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Ringling Circus
On Friday, October 14, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Fine Day. Ringling Circus. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Harry and Gene Ford came by at 6:30 and took the children to see circus unload. They came home 7:50. I have a severe headache today. Took a walk at noon. Walked home at 5:30. Crisp air-cool. Norman went to Scout meeting. Read until 10:00. To bed at 10:30.
On Saturday, October 15, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Crisp-Cool. Pay day. Arose at 6:55. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Made a fire. Left home 7:55. Didn't do much this morning. Got my check cashed. Got pictures for Ollie. Paid $3.00 for a pair of black shoes for Norman, at 1:30. Cut wood from 4 to 5:30. Mary suffering pain in stomach. I shaved 6 p.m. Norman went to "Roanoke".
On Sunday, October 16, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Beautiful Day. Arose at 8:00. Made a fire. The children went to Sunday School. I went to church only. Annah Lee and Baby Jane stayed for church. I helped serve sacrament. Harry ate supper with us. Stayed until 9:30. I read short while. Headache. We got to bed about 10:30. Tired.
Beautiful Day here in 2011 as well. Good day at church. Breakfast at church this morning. Autumn was baptized today at North Roanoke Baptist. Church meeting tonight.
On Saturday, October 15, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Crisp-Cool. Pay day. Arose at 6:55. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Made a fire. Left home 7:55. Didn't do much this morning. Got my check cashed. Got pictures for Ollie. Paid $3.00 for a pair of black shoes for Norman, at 1:30. Cut wood from 4 to 5:30. Mary suffering pain in stomach. I shaved 6 p.m. Norman went to "Roanoke".
On Sunday, October 16, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Beautiful Day. Arose at 8:00. Made a fire. The children went to Sunday School. I went to church only. Annah Lee and Baby Jane stayed for church. I helped serve sacrament. Harry ate supper with us. Stayed until 9:30. I read short while. Headache. We got to bed about 10:30. Tired.
Beautiful Day here in 2011 as well. Good day at church. Breakfast at church this morning. Autumn was baptized today at North Roanoke Baptist. Church meeting tonight.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Dark and Gloomy
On Wednesday, October 12, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain all day. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:50. Went on car with Baby Jane and Emily Alice. Didn't go out of the office at noon. Came home at 5:35. Baby Jane is not feeling well. I read after supper. Played "Forgive Me" on Victrola. Dark and gloomy. Got to bed about 10:00 p.m.
On Thursday, October 13, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cool-Sunny. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:50. Not much work today. Walked at noon. I shaved at 7:00 p.m. We went to Parent-Teachers meeting at Jackson Jr. High School. Met Miss Kelly and Miss Brown. Got home at 10 o'clock Got to bed about 10:30.
Computer acting up, that will be all for today!
On Thursday, October 13, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cool-Sunny. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:50. Not much work today. Walked at noon. I shaved at 7:00 p.m. We went to Parent-Teachers meeting at Jackson Jr. High School. Met Miss Kelly and Miss Brown. Got home at 10 o'clock Got to bed about 10:30.
Computer acting up, that will be all for today!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Baby Dresses
On Monday, October 10, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Fine Weather. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Left home 7:55. Hard work today. Talked to Harry at 1:55 p.m. Got home at 6 p.m. Norman went to "Roanoke". Mary, Baby Jane and Annah Lee went to Mrs. Drewry's. I read after supper. We got to bed about 11 o'clock
On Tuesday, October 11, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Fine-Day. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:55. Awfully busy today. Mr. Noel on jury half hour. I took a walk at noon. Walked home in afternoon at 5:30. Mrs. Drewry brought over baby dresses. I read until 10 o'clock. Got to bed about 10:30 p.m.
Here in 2011: Happy Birthday to my mother! A faithful reader of the blog.
On Tuesday, October 11, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Fine-Day. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:55. Awfully busy today. Mr. Noel on jury half hour. I took a walk at noon. Walked home in afternoon at 5:30. Mrs. Drewry brought over baby dresses. I read until 10 o'clock. Got to bed about 10:30 p.m.
Here in 2011: Happy Birthday to my mother! A faithful reader of the blog.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Good Intentions
On Tuesday, October 4, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Pleasant. Board Meeting. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Mary went with Mrs. Drewry and Jim to his mother's to take dinner, leaving at 9:00 a.m. I called home at 12:15. Talked to Baby Jane. Attended Board Meeting at 8:00 p.m. 13 present. Got out at 9:15. Rode to Campbell Ave. with A.R. Harris. Got home about 9:25. To bed about 10:00.
On Wednesday, October 5, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Pleasant. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Left home at 7:55. Mary called me at noon. She feels bad. Her sides pain her. I didn't go out at noon. Got home 5:50. Cut some wood before supper. Norman did too. He went to a show. I played records. Read awhile. We got to bed by 10:30.
On Thursday, October 6, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Pleasant. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Mr. Noel came in at 2:20 p.m. I practically loafed all morning. Walked at noon. Grace Gee, Fannie, and Richard ate supper with us. Norman went to scout meeting. Grace and the rest left at 9:00 p.m. We walked to car with them.
On Friday, October 7, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Hot. Arose at 7:00. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Not so busy today. Waked over to N. East at 1:45. Talked to Herbert Downs. He is operating turntable at the shops. I got home about 5:30. Read papers until 10:00 p.m. Went to bed about 10:30. Warm at night.
On Saturday, October 8, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain p.m. Hot. Arose at 6:55. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:50. Got to office at 8:20. Very busy. Mr. Noel called for jury duty on Monday. I got home 1:40. Cut wood from 5 to 6 p.m. Took bath and shaved. Mary is feeling very "tight" and tired out. We went to bed about 11:00 p.m. Chilly at night. Slept well.
On Sunday, October 9, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Arose at 8:30. Mary made fire at 7:00. The children went to Sunday School. I went up town at 11:20 intending to go to church. Met Arthur Elmore and talked until 1:00 p.m. Read most all afternoon. Versey and Eleanor Wood came to play with the children. They left about 6:00. I read until 9:45. To bed 10:00.
As I understand it, this was classic Bonnie behavior, to be intending to go to church, meet someone to talk to and miss church all together! It didn't just happen with church, but with other things as well.
On Wednesday, October 5, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Pleasant. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Left home at 7:55. Mary called me at noon. She feels bad. Her sides pain her. I didn't go out at noon. Got home 5:50. Cut some wood before supper. Norman did too. He went to a show. I played records. Read awhile. We got to bed by 10:30.
On Thursday, October 6, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Pleasant. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Mr. Noel came in at 2:20 p.m. I practically loafed all morning. Walked at noon. Grace Gee, Fannie, and Richard ate supper with us. Norman went to scout meeting. Grace and the rest left at 9:00 p.m. We walked to car with them.
On Friday, October 7, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Hot. Arose at 7:00. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Not so busy today. Waked over to N. East at 1:45. Talked to Herbert Downs. He is operating turntable at the shops. I got home about 5:30. Read papers until 10:00 p.m. Went to bed about 10:30. Warm at night.
On Saturday, October 8, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain p.m. Hot. Arose at 6:55. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:50. Got to office at 8:20. Very busy. Mr. Noel called for jury duty on Monday. I got home 1:40. Cut wood from 5 to 6 p.m. Took bath and shaved. Mary is feeling very "tight" and tired out. We went to bed about 11:00 p.m. Chilly at night. Slept well.
On Sunday, October 9, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Arose at 8:30. Mary made fire at 7:00. The children went to Sunday School. I went up town at 11:20 intending to go to church. Met Arthur Elmore and talked until 1:00 p.m. Read most all afternoon. Versey and Eleanor Wood came to play with the children. They left about 6:00. I read until 9:45. To bed 10:00.
As I understand it, this was classic Bonnie behavior, to be intending to go to church, meet someone to talk to and miss church all together! It didn't just happen with church, but with other things as well.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Efficiency Meeting
On Monday, October 3, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain-Cloudy. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:50. Very busy all day. Went down street at 1:45 p.m. Mr. Noel left for Columbus, efficiency meeting. Harry left books for me at Milan's. Bob Daniels brought me to Murray Ave. in his car, 6 p.m. I shaved at 8 o'clock. Read little while. We went to bed 10:00.
I am being efficient and not writing much...just not that into it for some reason. Here in 2011 Caleb stayed home sick today.
I am being efficient and not writing much...just not that into it for some reason. Here in 2011 Caleb stayed home sick today.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Selma
On Friday, September 30, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Lot of mail to write at office. Got my check cashed at noon. Paid insurance. Jane got a letter from Mama. She is very ill. Wants us to come see her right away. I talked to Loam on phone after supper. Very tired and nervous. To bed 10:30.
End of month note for September 1927: Great many aviators lost and killed last month trying to fly over the Pacific Ocean. We thoroughly enjoyed our short vacation in Bristol from 3rd to 7th. Wayne B. Wheeler, Supt. of the Anti-Saloon League died. Collins boy murdered his parents in N.W. Roanoke on 14th. Isadore Duncan killed. Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey fought a championship battle in Chicago on the 22nd. It was a draw. Tunney still champion. Norman and I went up to Times-World building to hear the results. Big crowd on hand on account of fair today.
On Saturday, October 1, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. At Selma, p.m. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Went to the office. Wrote my mail. Mr. Noel let me off at 9:30. Met Jess and Loam at station 10:15. We drove to Selma by 1:00 p.m. Jess ate light dinner, and left at 3:15. Feely took Loam, Sybil and me to town. I cut some wood. Sat up until 1:00 a.m.
On Sunday, October 2, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot and Dusty. Selma all day. Arose at 10:00. Jake, Everett and Mary Francis came over. Feely, Loam and I drove to East Hill cemetery to see Effie's grave. Couldn't locate it. Left Selma 5:30. Lights burned out beyond Fincastle. Herndon Slicer piloted us to Cloverdale. Got bulbs. Home 9:20. Harry ate supper at home. We got to bed 11:45.
End of month note for September 1927: Great many aviators lost and killed last month trying to fly over the Pacific Ocean. We thoroughly enjoyed our short vacation in Bristol from 3rd to 7th. Wayne B. Wheeler, Supt. of the Anti-Saloon League died. Collins boy murdered his parents in N.W. Roanoke on 14th. Isadore Duncan killed. Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey fought a championship battle in Chicago on the 22nd. It was a draw. Tunney still champion. Norman and I went up to Times-World building to hear the results. Big crowd on hand on account of fair today.
On Saturday, October 1, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. At Selma, p.m. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Went to the office. Wrote my mail. Mr. Noel let me off at 9:30. Met Jess and Loam at station 10:15. We drove to Selma by 1:00 p.m. Jess ate light dinner, and left at 3:15. Feely took Loam, Sybil and me to town. I cut some wood. Sat up until 1:00 a.m.
On Sunday, October 2, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot and Dusty. Selma all day. Arose at 10:00. Jake, Everett and Mary Francis came over. Feely, Loam and I drove to East Hill cemetery to see Effie's grave. Couldn't locate it. Left Selma 5:30. Lights burned out beyond Fincastle. Herndon Slicer piloted us to Cloverdale. Got bulbs. Home 9:20. Harry ate supper at home. We got to bed 11:45.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Mildred Calhoun
On Wednesday, September 28, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Left home at 7:55. Very busy all day. Walked around Hotel Roanoke at noon. At 5:15 walked to St. Charles Hospital. Talked with Dr. Burke until 6:10. Came home on car. Played Mildred Calhoun's records. Read until 10:00 p.m. To bed at 11:00.
On Thursday, September 29, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Walked to Jackson Jr. High School. Didn't go out of office at noon. Feel mighty exhausted and dizzy. Bob Daniels brought me to Murray Ave. in his car at 5:45 p.m. Bessie and Edward Houston came down at night. Left at 10:00 p.m. We retired 10:50.
I couldn't find anything about Mildred Calhoun, so I don't know who she was. Here in 2011, I had a day off today and did a bunch of things around the house which was good as we did not get to do normal Saturday things this past week. Also, worked on upcoming wedding and sermon.
On Thursday, September 29, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Walked to Jackson Jr. High School. Didn't go out of office at noon. Feel mighty exhausted and dizzy. Bob Daniels brought me to Murray Ave. in his car at 5:45 p.m. Bessie and Edward Houston came down at night. Left at 10:00 p.m. We retired 10:50.
I couldn't find anything about Mildred Calhoun, so I don't know who she was. Here in 2011, I had a day off today and did a bunch of things around the house which was good as we did not get to do normal Saturday things this past week. Also, worked on upcoming wedding and sermon.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Mama Sick
On Monday, September 26, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sultry. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home about 7:50. Very busy all day. Took a walk at noon. Mama is still very sick. Her letters indicate nervousness. I came home to supper at 6:50 p.m. Shaved. Read until 10:00. To bed 11:30.
On Tuesday, September 27, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Busy all day. Took walk at noon. Mrs. Spillan came by and took Mary for a drive. I had Baby Jane's watch regulated. Norman and Richard Woodyard went to a show at night. I read awhile. Got to bed 10:30.
Bonnie's mother must not be doing well and apparently she has moved. Last year when I blogged from 1916, he would write of seeing her fairly often. Now he does not write about that and he is receiving letters from her. I wonder where she went? Today would have been my father's 70th birthday. We sure do miss him. Especially on nights like tonight where Caleb had a great soccer game. Dad would have loved to have been there!
On Tuesday, September 27, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Busy all day. Took walk at noon. Mrs. Spillan came by and took Mary for a drive. I had Baby Jane's watch regulated. Norman and Richard Woodyard went to a show at night. I read awhile. Got to bed 10:30.
Bonnie's mother must not be doing well and apparently she has moved. Last year when I blogged from 1916, he would write of seeing her fairly often. Now he does not write about that and he is receiving letters from her. I wonder where she went? Today would have been my father's 70th birthday. We sure do miss him. Especially on nights like tonight where Caleb had a great soccer game. Dad would have loved to have been there!
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Golden Glint
On Saturday, September 24, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cool a.m.-Hot p.m. Worked 1/2 day. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:50. Very busy all morning. Cut wood from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. Annah Lee and Baby Jane went to "Roanoke" Theater. Got trimmings for their hats. I shaved after supper. Washed my hair with "Golden Glint". Took bath at 10:00. Got to bed 11:20.
On Sunday, September 25, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. I worked. Arose at 9:00. Mary made a fire at 7:30. The children attended Sunday School. I went to the office. Home at 1:30. Loam, Austin, Jake, Jane and children came down home in the afternoon. Jake and I sat on front steps and talked. Loam left at 11:00 a.m. I went with her to car.
On Sunday, September 25, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. I worked. Arose at 9:00. Mary made a fire at 7:30. The children attended Sunday School. I went to the office. Home at 1:30. Loam, Austin, Jake, Jane and children came down home in the afternoon. Jake and I sat on front steps and talked. Loam left at 11:00 a.m. I went with her to car.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Too Late
On Friday, September 23, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cool-Pleasant. Arose at 6:40. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 8:00 a.m. (wore my vest). Baby Jane got up too late to eat her breakfast. Mr. Noel very late coming to office. I took a walk at noon. Walked home at 5:30 p.m. Read awhile after supper. Cool and Pleasant at night. I got to bed by 10:15.
Sounds like everybody was running late on this day in 1927. Here in 2011, I mostly had a day off and mostly ran errands, but also had a nice visit with Mom. Work tomorrow and church barbecue.
Sounds like everybody was running late on this day in 1927. Here in 2011, I mostly had a day off and mostly ran errands, but also had a nice visit with Mom. Work tomorrow and church barbecue.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Fights, Fairs, and Birthdays
On Monday, September 19, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cooler-Sunny. My 36th Birthday. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:50. Got Ollie Hampton's ring from Henebry's at noon $1.00. Sent it to her (Registered -21 cents). At 5:30 p.m. walked home. Mrs. Chapman's baby born today. Talked to Harry Smith at the office. Read until 9:30. Went to bed about 10:30. (Chilly).
On Tuesday, September 20, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cool-Pleasant. Roanoke Fair opened. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Took a walk at noon. Sunny and Pleasant today. The children didn't go to the fair. Mary is still suffering from pains in her side. I got home about 6:00 p.m.. Read after supper. Got to bed about 10:30. Pleasant weather.
On Wednesday, September 21, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-cool. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Shaved. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:55. Nice, pleasant weather. Very busy at the office. Took a walk at noon. The fair is in full swing. Walked home at evening. Cut grass before supper. Read until 10:00 p.m. Got to bed 10:20. Tired.
On Thursday, September 22, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cool-Sunny. Dempsey-Tunney fight. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:55. Got off at noon. Reached home at 1:40. Cut grass with sickle and mower. Hot and sunny. Hard work. Shaved after supper. Bathed. Went up town at 8:00 p.m. to hear news of the fight. Norman went along. We got to bed about 12 0'clock.
Wow, ok so this is one of those posts where I find several things interesting. First, Happy Birthday to Bonnie and I also know that he was 36 when writing this. Second, Registered mail in 1927 was 21 cents!!! Today: 44 cents for a stamp and the United States postal service is talking about cutting back service and some are even questioning the future of the postal service. Third, Bonnie shared a birthday with a Chapman child who today would be 84. I wonder where they are now? Fourth, the Roanoke Fair opened! I wish Bonnie had written more about that. Today the Salem Fair is quite big, but I bet it is still a lot different from a fair in 1927.
And then, this Dempsey-Tunney fight that Bonnie writes about was HUGE! It was a rematch between popular fighters for a heavyweight championship. It was held in Chicago at Soldier Field and there were over 100,000 people in attendance for the fight! The gate for the fight was over 2.5 million dollars which would be more than 22 million dollars in today's money. This fight set records for the first sporting event gate to reach one million dollars and the first to reach 2 million dollars simultaneously! It is called the "The Long Count Fight" because of some controversy over new rules concerning the 10 count after a fighter is knocked down. Some think Dempsey would have won had he gone directly to his corner. Tunney's gloves from this fight are even in the Smithsonian. It's a good read about the fight if you wanted to check it out on wikipedia. Pretty cool that after I wrote last time about Bonnie going out with the girls to a movie, that he went with Norman to I suppose listen to the fight on a radio somewhere. And, it's no wonder they didn't get to bed until midnight. Great memories I am sure where made and how awesome that Bonnie wrote that down so that they could still be shared today.
On Tuesday, September 20, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cool-Pleasant. Roanoke Fair opened. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Took a walk at noon. Sunny and Pleasant today. The children didn't go to the fair. Mary is still suffering from pains in her side. I got home about 6:00 p.m.. Read after supper. Got to bed about 10:30. Pleasant weather.
On Wednesday, September 21, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-cool. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Shaved. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:55. Nice, pleasant weather. Very busy at the office. Took a walk at noon. The fair is in full swing. Walked home at evening. Cut grass before supper. Read until 10:00 p.m. Got to bed 10:20. Tired.
On Thursday, September 22, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cool-Sunny. Dempsey-Tunney fight. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:55. Got off at noon. Reached home at 1:40. Cut grass with sickle and mower. Hot and sunny. Hard work. Shaved after supper. Bathed. Went up town at 8:00 p.m. to hear news of the fight. Norman went along. We got to bed about 12 0'clock.
Wow, ok so this is one of those posts where I find several things interesting. First, Happy Birthday to Bonnie and I also know that he was 36 when writing this. Second, Registered mail in 1927 was 21 cents!!! Today: 44 cents for a stamp and the United States postal service is talking about cutting back service and some are even questioning the future of the postal service. Third, Bonnie shared a birthday with a Chapman child who today would be 84. I wonder where they are now? Fourth, the Roanoke Fair opened! I wish Bonnie had written more about that. Today the Salem Fair is quite big, but I bet it is still a lot different from a fair in 1927.
And then, this Dempsey-Tunney fight that Bonnie writes about was HUGE! It was a rematch between popular fighters for a heavyweight championship. It was held in Chicago at Soldier Field and there were over 100,000 people in attendance for the fight! The gate for the fight was over 2.5 million dollars which would be more than 22 million dollars in today's money. This fight set records for the first sporting event gate to reach one million dollars and the first to reach 2 million dollars simultaneously! It is called the "The Long Count Fight" because of some controversy over new rules concerning the 10 count after a fighter is knocked down. Some think Dempsey would have won had he gone directly to his corner. Tunney's gloves from this fight are even in the Smithsonian. It's a good read about the fight if you wanted to check it out on wikipedia. Pretty cool that after I wrote last time about Bonnie going out with the girls to a movie, that he went with Norman to I suppose listen to the fight on a radio somewhere. And, it's no wonder they didn't get to bed until midnight. Great memories I am sure where made and how awesome that Bonnie wrote that down so that they could still be shared today.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Dad and Daughters
On Wednesday, September 14, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sultry-Sunny. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:50. Wrote steadily all day. Took a walk at 1:45. Mary attended PTA meeting. She, Mrs. Dent, Mrs. Spillan and Mrs. Crowley drove up to the City Alms House. J.H. Moseley paid me $1.00. Read some after supper. To bed at 10:00.
On Thursday, September 15, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sultry-Sunny. Pay Day. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Got our checks. I paid bills at noon. (very hot). Ate supper downtown at 5:30 p.m. Took Annah Lee and Baby Jane to the "Jefferson" to see "The Big Parade" It was fie. Got candy. Home at 9 p.m.
On Friday, September 16, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sultry-Hot. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:55. Walked over by Hotel Roanoke. Not so busy today. Got haircut at noon. Paid phone bill. I left the office at 3:45. Most all the force attended ball game. Light rain. Cut weeds. Shaved. Intensely hot tonight.
On Saturday, September 17, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sultry-Hot. 88 degrees. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Not so busy at the office. Got home about 1:30. Cut and sawed wood. Cut grass in back yard. Took a bath and shaved. Mary worked hard and is feeling tired and worn out. We got to bed about 11:30. Awfully hot.
On Sunday, September 18, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sultry-Sunny. 88 degrees indoors. Arose at 10:30. Mary got up at 7:00 and made a fire. The children went to Sunday School. I didn't go to either of the services. Little Keister girl, 6 years old, came home with Baby Jane and Annah Lee. Harry came over at Noon. Ate dinner and supper and took a "nap". We went to bed at 10:00.
My favorite of this block of entries was Thursday, September 15 when Bonnie took the girls to see a movie and get candy. I am sure that was a special treat for all involved. Here in 2011: Thursday was Caleb's birthday and he is now 14. He got presents Wednesday night. On Friday night he got to pick a restaurant and last night he got to have friends over, I think we have celebrated his birthday enough now. He had a soccer game yesterday and they won again. This time 4-0. Today at church it was homecoming and we had a really big crowd, a great service and wonderful potluck lunch after the service. I am on TV early tomorrow morning and then have a graveside service to do, followed by a smoke alarm install and soccer practice. Good night! I am tired already.
On Thursday, September 15, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sultry-Sunny. Pay Day. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Got our checks. I paid bills at noon. (very hot). Ate supper downtown at 5:30 p.m. Took Annah Lee and Baby Jane to the "Jefferson" to see "The Big Parade" It was fie. Got candy. Home at 9 p.m.
On Friday, September 16, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sultry-Hot. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:55. Walked over by Hotel Roanoke. Not so busy today. Got haircut at noon. Paid phone bill. I left the office at 3:45. Most all the force attended ball game. Light rain. Cut weeds. Shaved. Intensely hot tonight.
On Saturday, September 17, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sultry-Hot. 88 degrees. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Not so busy at the office. Got home about 1:30. Cut and sawed wood. Cut grass in back yard. Took a bath and shaved. Mary worked hard and is feeling tired and worn out. We got to bed about 11:30. Awfully hot.
On Sunday, September 18, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sultry-Sunny. 88 degrees indoors. Arose at 10:30. Mary got up at 7:00 and made a fire. The children went to Sunday School. I didn't go to either of the services. Little Keister girl, 6 years old, came home with Baby Jane and Annah Lee. Harry came over at Noon. Ate dinner and supper and took a "nap". We went to bed at 10:00.
My favorite of this block of entries was Thursday, September 15 when Bonnie took the girls to see a movie and get candy. I am sure that was a special treat for all involved. Here in 2011: Thursday was Caleb's birthday and he is now 14. He got presents Wednesday night. On Friday night he got to pick a restaurant and last night he got to have friends over, I think we have celebrated his birthday enough now. He had a soccer game yesterday and they won again. This time 4-0. Today at church it was homecoming and we had a really big crowd, a great service and wonderful potluck lunch after the service. I am on TV early tomorrow morning and then have a graveside service to do, followed by a smoke alarm install and soccer practice. Good night! I am tired already.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Missed a Meeting
On Tuesday, September 13, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sultry-Sunny. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:50. Worked hard all day. Took a walk at noon. Mrs. Harris talked to me over the phone 5:45 p.m. Collins boy shot and killed his parents. I shaved and bathed at 7:30 p.m. Finished too late to attend board meeting. Read until 9:30. Got to bed 10:00.
So, we hear about violent acts like Bonnie mentioned today all the time in 2011 it seems, and people always like to say that stuff like that never happened in the "old" days. Maybe it didn't happen as much, but then again maybe it did and folks just didn't hear about it as much because there wasn't 24 hour TV news, or the Internet, or Twitter, or satellites. I think Bonnie's entry today maybe tells us that stuff like that did happen. We also missed a meeting tonight, but not because of bathing and shaving. We really just got lazy and knew that the rest of the week was really busy. Plus, how many Back to School nights can you go to before they all start to run together? We had an idea, speaking of technology, why can't they put Back to School night on video, on the Internet, and then we can just watch it when it suits us?
So, we hear about violent acts like Bonnie mentioned today all the time in 2011 it seems, and people always like to say that stuff like that never happened in the "old" days. Maybe it didn't happen as much, but then again maybe it did and folks just didn't hear about it as much because there wasn't 24 hour TV news, or the Internet, or Twitter, or satellites. I think Bonnie's entry today maybe tells us that stuff like that did happen. We also missed a meeting tonight, but not because of bathing and shaving. We really just got lazy and knew that the rest of the week was really busy. Plus, how many Back to School nights can you go to before they all start to run together? We had an idea, speaking of technology, why can't they put Back to School night on video, on the Internet, and then we can just watch it when it suits us?
Monday, September 12, 2011
Back to School
On Wednesday, September 7, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Home p.m. At Bristol, Va. Arose at 7:30. Tom hollered goodbye to us. Mary packed traveling bag. I read magazine. We went to station in taxi. John was there. I read most of the way home. Awfully tired. Mrs. Burnett brought us a tray of supper. I took bath, as did the children. We went to bed about 10:00 p.m.
On Thursday, September 8, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sultry. School opened. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Left home 7:50. The children started back to school. I wrote to Grace and Tom Gee. Walked down at noon. Wrote the children's names in their school books after supper. Read until 9:30. Went to bed about 10:00 p.m. Warm at night. Didn't sleep well.
On Friday, September 9, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Left home at 7:55. Baby Jane went to school on same car. I took rings to Henebry and Roanoke Jewelry Co. for inspection at noon. Came home at 5:30. Wrote mama. Mary feels bad. Veins in her legs paining her severely. Retired at 10:00.
On Saturday, September 10, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:50. Worked hard all morning. Got home at 1:30. Annah Lee, Baby Jane and I cut grass. I cut wood. Shaved after supper. Have case of indigestion. Took a bath about 11:00. Awfully sore and tired. To bed at 11:30.
On Sunday, September 11, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Bob Elmore here. Arose at 8:00. Mary got up at 7:30 and made fire. The children went to Sunday School. Annah Lee, Baby Jane and I attended church. Met Bob Elmore. He ate dinner with Britts. Harry phoned Mary and talked sharply to her. I read most all afternoon. None of us attended church tonight.
On Monday, September, 12, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:55. Busy all day. Mary called me at noon. Has cramps in her side. Deposited $6.00 on Christmas savings account. Got home at 6 p.m. Read papers and magazine until 10 p.m. Went to bed about 10:25. Warm.
So school started back for the Elmores in 1927. That seems late, seeing as how our kids have been back for several weeks now. Been warm here too, but our air conditioning was broken, which I realize they didn't have in 1927. Amazing. Not sure how they did it. In fact, they were still building fires, though I think some of that may have been for cooking. I can't write the date September 11, even September 11, 1927, without thinking about what happened on September 11, 2001. Yesterday marked the 10th anniversary of that horrific day in our nation's history. We recognized it at church and went to a memorial service downtown on market square where I had the invocation and Rep. Goodlatte spoke. TV said there were about 2000 people there.
On Thursday, September 8, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sultry. School opened. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Left home 7:50. The children started back to school. I wrote to Grace and Tom Gee. Walked down at noon. Wrote the children's names in their school books after supper. Read until 9:30. Went to bed about 10:00 p.m. Warm at night. Didn't sleep well.
On Friday, September 9, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Left home at 7:55. Baby Jane went to school on same car. I took rings to Henebry and Roanoke Jewelry Co. for inspection at noon. Came home at 5:30. Wrote mama. Mary feels bad. Veins in her legs paining her severely. Retired at 10:00.
On Saturday, September 10, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:50. Worked hard all morning. Got home at 1:30. Annah Lee, Baby Jane and I cut grass. I cut wood. Shaved after supper. Have case of indigestion. Took a bath about 11:00. Awfully sore and tired. To bed at 11:30.
On Sunday, September 11, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Bob Elmore here. Arose at 8:00. Mary got up at 7:30 and made fire. The children went to Sunday School. Annah Lee, Baby Jane and I attended church. Met Bob Elmore. He ate dinner with Britts. Harry phoned Mary and talked sharply to her. I read most all afternoon. None of us attended church tonight.
On Monday, September, 12, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:55. Busy all day. Mary called me at noon. Has cramps in her side. Deposited $6.00 on Christmas savings account. Got home at 6 p.m. Read papers and magazine until 10 p.m. Went to bed about 10:25. Warm.
So school started back for the Elmores in 1927. That seems late, seeing as how our kids have been back for several weeks now. Been warm here too, but our air conditioning was broken, which I realize they didn't have in 1927. Amazing. Not sure how they did it. In fact, they were still building fires, though I think some of that may have been for cooking. I can't write the date September 11, even September 11, 1927, without thinking about what happened on September 11, 2001. Yesterday marked the 10th anniversary of that horrific day in our nation's history. We recognized it at church and went to a memorial service downtown on market square where I had the invocation and Rep. Goodlatte spoke. TV said there were about 2000 people there.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Mighty Hot
On Tuesday, September 6, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. At Bristol. Got up at 8:00. Cut grass in front and back yard with sickle and raked it. Mighty hot. Shaved and washed my body. All of us except Reva, went to see Florence and Cleve Leslie, 8 p.m. Walked up, came back in car. Good long walk. I ate two bars of candy, and was sick during the night. To bed at 10:30.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Shriners Make Merry
On Monday, September 5, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Warm. At Bristol. Labor Day. Arose at 8:00. Ate breakfast at 8:30. Wilson and Tom went to work. Reva went to work at noon. Tom got off at noon. He and I walked up town Got soft drinks, tobacco and cigars. The children went to a show. Tom, Baby Jane and I walked to the station and put cards on train. Shriners were making merry.
Here in 2011, rainy Labor Day from remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. We are supposed to get 3-5 inches of rain. We are headed to Lynchburg with Mom shortly to do a little shopping and return Caleb's shoes at Kohl's. Surprised that Labor Day was recognized in 1927. I wonder when that became a holiday? Wilson and Tom in Bristol still had to work, Reva too. I wonder what the Shriners were doing to make merry? Rachel is at work today. Chinese take out with Mom later.
Here in 2011, rainy Labor Day from remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. We are supposed to get 3-5 inches of rain. We are headed to Lynchburg with Mom shortly to do a little shopping and return Caleb's shoes at Kohl's. Surprised that Labor Day was recognized in 1927. I wonder when that became a holiday? Wilson and Tom in Bristol still had to work, Reva too. I wonder what the Shriners were doing to make merry? Rachel is at work today. Chinese take out with Mom later.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Trip to Bristol
On Friday, September 2, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Arose at 6:00. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:55/ Wrote for Harry Crumpacker. Not much to do. Called Mary up at 11 o'clock a.m. Harry came over home at 8:30 p.m. Stayed until 10:00. I shaved, washed my hair and took a bath, We are getting ready to leave for Bristol in the morning. Retired at 11:00.
On Saturday, September 3, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. At home a.m. At Bristol p.m. Arose at 7:30. Mary made fire. We left home at 9:15. Went to Bristol on train 25. Richard, Fannie and Virginia went up with us. Tom took me downtown after supper. We had a long walk. Quite tired when we got home. Baby Jane went to town with Grace and Tom. Retired at 10:50.
On Sunday, September 4, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. At Bristol, Va. Got up at 8:30. Shaved. Wilson took me for a drive to Blountville, TN at 10:30. Went to creamery. Norman is at Joe Leslie's. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and Cleveland Leslie came over in p.m. Tom, Baby Jane and I walked to the cemetery. We all went to the Christian church at o'clock p.m. Went to bed about 9:50. Tired.
On Saturday, September 3, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. At home a.m. At Bristol p.m. Arose at 7:30. Mary made fire. We left home at 9:15. Went to Bristol on train 25. Richard, Fannie and Virginia went up with us. Tom took me downtown after supper. We had a long walk. Quite tired when we got home. Baby Jane went to town with Grace and Tom. Retired at 10:50.
On Sunday, September 4, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. At Bristol, Va. Got up at 8:30. Shaved. Wilson took me for a drive to Blountville, TN at 10:30. Went to creamery. Norman is at Joe Leslie's. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and Cleveland Leslie came over in p.m. Tom, Baby Jane and I walked to the cemetery. We all went to the Christian church at o'clock p.m. Went to bed about 9:50. Tired.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Happy Birthday Mary!
On Wednesday August 31, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Warm. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Busy all day. Got my check cashed at noon. Paid bills. Had the girls' shoes repaired. Got haircut at 5:30 p.m. Mary has sharp pains in her side. Mr. Noel left at 5:20 p.m. for York, Pa. I wrote to Mrs. Gee. Went to bed early.
End of month note for August 1927: General Leonard Wood, Governor General of the Philippines, died. Great sensation over Sacco and Vanzetti affair. Judge Elbert H. Gary died on 15th. J. Ogden Armour died in London. Dr. Spanell Gale died on 19th, of auto-intoxication and Paresis. Mr. J.R. Richmond died on 23rd.
On Thursday, September 1, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Pleasant. Mary is 32 years old today. I got up at 6:30. Made fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Ethel Wade phoned that she was coming over at noon. I got to the office at 8:30. Walked around at noon. Got home at 6 p.m. Read after supper. Don't feel good. My cough is still with me. To bed 11:00.
Happy Birthday Mary! I notice that there was no real mention of a celebration for Mary"s birthday. Maybe she didn't want one or there wasn't time or money. Also, neither Bonnie or Mary seem to be feeling well still. The end of month note is kind of neat, lots of death mentions. We discussed the auto-intoxication thing in an earlier post. I did look up this Sacco and Vanzetti affair. It would have been national news in 1927 and all the events took place in Massachusetts. These 2 are Italian immigrants and were "anarchists", which I would describe as what we would today call terrorists. They were accused of a robbery and murder in 1920 and were executed on August 23, 1927 and there is apparently great debate even today about their guilt or innocence. Again this is another reason I love Bonnie"s diary so much, is picking up on these historical events mixed in with the daily life of side pains and coughs!
End of month note for August 1927: General Leonard Wood, Governor General of the Philippines, died. Great sensation over Sacco and Vanzetti affair. Judge Elbert H. Gary died on 15th. J. Ogden Armour died in London. Dr. Spanell Gale died on 19th, of auto-intoxication and Paresis. Mr. J.R. Richmond died on 23rd.
On Thursday, September 1, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Pleasant. Mary is 32 years old today. I got up at 6:30. Made fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Ethel Wade phoned that she was coming over at noon. I got to the office at 8:30. Walked around at noon. Got home at 6 p.m. Read after supper. Don't feel good. My cough is still with me. To bed 11:00.
Happy Birthday Mary! I notice that there was no real mention of a celebration for Mary"s birthday. Maybe she didn't want one or there wasn't time or money. Also, neither Bonnie or Mary seem to be feeling well still. The end of month note is kind of neat, lots of death mentions. We discussed the auto-intoxication thing in an earlier post. I did look up this Sacco and Vanzetti affair. It would have been national news in 1927 and all the events took place in Massachusetts. These 2 are Italian immigrants and were "anarchists", which I would describe as what we would today call terrorists. They were accused of a robbery and murder in 1920 and were executed on August 23, 1927 and there is apparently great debate even today about their guilt or innocence. Again this is another reason I love Bonnie"s diary so much, is picking up on these historical events mixed in with the daily life of side pains and coughs!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Cough Still There
On Tuesday, August 30, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Chilly. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:50. Walked down street at noon. Very busy all day. Got home at 6 p.m. Shaved before supper. Read magazine until 9:30. Ache all over. Cough is still with me. Went to bed about 9:50. Very tired.
Monday, August 29, 2011
End of Summer Cold
On Tuesday, August 23, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Sick-off. Arose at 9:30. Mary made a fire at 8:00. I shaved. "Doctored" cold. Feel weak and sore. Read awhile. Mary is not feeling well. She cleaned house. Loam took Austin and James to Lena's last Saturday. I read some after supper. Went to bed about 9:40. Hot.
On Wednesday, August 24, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Off until Noon. Arose at 10:30. Mary got up at 8:00 and made a fire. I sat around and read awhile. Jim Drewry came over. I went to the office. Left at 5:45 p.m. Still have cold. Annah Lee and Baby Jane went to picture show at 4:30 p.m. Took James Drewry. I shaved after supper. Read until 10:00. Went to bed at 10:30. (chilly).
On Thursday, August 25, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain-Cold. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Still have deep cold. Wrote to Aunt Rosa Raines. Mary is suffering with pain in her side. Didn't go out of the office at noon. Caught up my mail. School ladies called on Mary this p.m. I got home at 5:30. Mrs. Burnette came over. I retired at 10:30.
On Friday, August 26, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Cloudy. Off half day. Got out of bed 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes and shaved. Feeling sore and generally bad. Didn't go to work. Mary phoned Mr. Noel. I looked over my drawing lessons. Went to office at noon. Feel awfully tired. Headaches, fingers and body ache. Got home at 6:30. Retired at 10:00.
On Saturday, August 27, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cool-Cloudy-Rain. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:50. Busy all morning. Got home at 1:50. Cut some wood. Mary killed two chickens. I took a bath about 6 p.m. Mary ironed until 10:30 p.m. Baby Jane had her hair trimmed. I read some after supper. Went to bed 11:00.
On Sunday, August 28, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Gloomy Rain. Arose at 11:30. Feel awfully sore all over the body. Have cough, headache, and a despondent feeling. The children went to Sunday School. I sat around and read all afternoon. Norman attended Christian Endeavor. Mrs. Burnette came over after supper. Mary called Bristol.
On Monday, August 29, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Warmer-Sunny. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Shaved. Left home at 7:55.Not very busy today. Went to telephone office. Took a walk. Norman had his teeth examined by Dr. Caudill. I got home about 6 p.m. Read some after supper. Cough is severe. My whole body aches.
On Wednesday, August 24, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Off until Noon. Arose at 10:30. Mary got up at 8:00 and made a fire. I sat around and read awhile. Jim Drewry came over. I went to the office. Left at 5:45 p.m. Still have cold. Annah Lee and Baby Jane went to picture show at 4:30 p.m. Took James Drewry. I shaved after supper. Read until 10:00. Went to bed at 10:30. (chilly).
On Thursday, August 25, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain-Cold. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Still have deep cold. Wrote to Aunt Rosa Raines. Mary is suffering with pain in her side. Didn't go out of the office at noon. Caught up my mail. School ladies called on Mary this p.m. I got home at 5:30. Mrs. Burnette came over. I retired at 10:30.
On Friday, August 26, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Cloudy. Off half day. Got out of bed 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes and shaved. Feeling sore and generally bad. Didn't go to work. Mary phoned Mr. Noel. I looked over my drawing lessons. Went to office at noon. Feel awfully tired. Headaches, fingers and body ache. Got home at 6:30. Retired at 10:00.
On Saturday, August 27, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cool-Cloudy-Rain. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:50. Busy all morning. Got home at 1:50. Cut some wood. Mary killed two chickens. I took a bath about 6 p.m. Mary ironed until 10:30 p.m. Baby Jane had her hair trimmed. I read some after supper. Went to bed 11:00.
On Sunday, August 28, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Gloomy Rain. Arose at 11:30. Feel awfully sore all over the body. Have cough, headache, and a despondent feeling. The children went to Sunday School. I sat around and read all afternoon. Norman attended Christian Endeavor. Mrs. Burnette came over after supper. Mary called Bristol.
On Monday, August 29, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Warmer-Sunny. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Shaved. Left home at 7:55.Not very busy today. Went to telephone office. Took a walk. Norman had his teeth examined by Dr. Caudill. I got home about 6 p.m. Read some after supper. Cough is severe. My whole body aches.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Electrucuted
On Monday August 22, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain-Cloudy. Socco and Vanzetti electrocuted. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Very busy. Took part of Mr. Wiltsee's dictation. Have a deep cold. Dr. Spanell Gale and Rev. P. S. Miller were buried today. I didn't leave the office at noon. Mary phoned me. Got home 7:10 p.m. Ate supper at 7:30. Have a headache. Retired 9:30.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Side Lanced
On Sunday, August 21, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Fair. Arose at 10:00. Mary made a fire. I dusted. Shaved at 12:30. Harry came down at 1:00 p.m. and ate dinner. He had his side lanced and look sick. He also took supper with us. Mr. and Mrs. Gross came to see us at 4 p.m. and left at 7:00. We went to bed about 9:39 p.m.
So, not a lot going on with the Elmore's today. About the same here in 2011 too. Tomorrow is first day of school. Rachel and I have a church meeting tonight. Busy week coming up at work, plus the kids' school and Caleb's soccer plus, Rachel's work.
So, not a lot going on with the Elmore's today. About the same here in 2011 too. Tomorrow is first day of school. Rachel and I have a church meeting tonight. Busy week coming up at work, plus the kids' school and Caleb's soccer plus, Rachel's work.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Kiled 2 Chickens
On Saturday, August 20, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain-Cloudy. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:55. Had a lot of work at the office. Got home 1:30. Cut wood and grass. Mary killed two chickens. I took a bath at 6:00 p.m. Mary feels "tough". Read awhile. Went to bed about 10:30. Quite tired and sleepy.
I didn't even know the Elmores had chickens! And, they more or less lived in the city. I am sure things were a lot different in those days when it came to raising animals, etc. I wonder if there was an occasion for the killing of the chickens? Here in 2011, we did lots of house work today and are also tired and sleepy, but it feels good to get some things done!
I didn't even know the Elmores had chickens! And, they more or less lived in the city. I am sure things were a lot different in those days when it came to raising animals, etc. I wonder if there was an occasion for the killing of the chickens? Here in 2011, we did lots of house work today and are also tired and sleepy, but it feels good to get some things done!
Friday, August 19, 2011
Auto-intoxication
On Wednesday, August 17, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Rain at night. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Conference at the office with engineers. I got deed to evergreen lot at noon. Walked home at 5:10 p.m. Paid $28.00 to Musser on grocery bill. Raining, 8:00 p.m. Read until 10 p.m.. Bathed. Got to bed about 11:40.
On Thursday, August 18, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cloudy-Hot. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Left home 7:55. Lot of work at the office. Mary called me at 1:20 p.m. I didn't go out of office. Annah Lee and Baby Jane went to Jane's to spend the night but they came home about 7:30. I read until 11:30. My head and eyes hurt.
On Friday, August 19, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cloudy. Rain-Chilly. Arose at 7:00. Mary made a fire. I took out ashes. Left home at 7:50. Mary phoned me at 1:20 p.m. Didn't leave the office. Got home at 6:00. Big rain at night. Mary went to bed at 7:30. I read until 9:30. Dr. Spanell Gale died tonight of auto intoxication.
Ok, so the last word there kind of stumped me. I thought maybe Dr. Gale really liked cars and died from it! I had to do a little research. It's a medical term that found favor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It has to do with toxins in your intestines. Though the article I read said this idea started to fall out of favor around 1920. Obviously, somebody in Roanoke in 1927 still believed in it. Day off from the county today in 2011, which just means that I need to get caught up on some church stuff like sermon prep, baptism prep, visits, etc. Caleb and I ran this morning and had a good time. Also have done a little yard and a little laundry. Beth and the kids have gone back to school shopping.
On Thursday, August 18, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cloudy-Hot. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Left home 7:55. Lot of work at the office. Mary called me at 1:20 p.m. I didn't go out of office. Annah Lee and Baby Jane went to Jane's to spend the night but they came home about 7:30. I read until 11:30. My head and eyes hurt.
On Friday, August 19, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cloudy. Rain-Chilly. Arose at 7:00. Mary made a fire. I took out ashes. Left home at 7:50. Mary phoned me at 1:20 p.m. Didn't leave the office. Got home at 6:00. Big rain at night. Mary went to bed at 7:30. I read until 9:30. Dr. Spanell Gale died tonight of auto intoxication.
Ok, so the last word there kind of stumped me. I thought maybe Dr. Gale really liked cars and died from it! I had to do a little research. It's a medical term that found favor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It has to do with toxins in your intestines. Though the article I read said this idea started to fall out of favor around 1920. Obviously, somebody in Roanoke in 1927 still believed in it. Day off from the county today in 2011, which just means that I need to get caught up on some church stuff like sermon prep, baptism prep, visits, etc. Caleb and I ran this morning and had a good time. Also have done a little yard and a little laundry. Beth and the kids have gone back to school shopping.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Cemetery Lot
On Monday, August 15, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Warm. Judge Gary died. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire and saved. Left home 8:00. Light work today. Mary got special delivery from Aunt Annah. I talked to Harry at noon. Paid last installment on cemetery lot. Norman spent the night with Edward Jarrett. I ate supper at restaurant, 6:15. Wrote spec. for E.A. White.
On Tuesday, August 16, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Hot. Paid off Evergreen Lot. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 8:00. Finished specification for E.A. White. Paid bills at noon. Paid final note on cemetery lot yesterday. Mary wrote to Aunt Annah. I shaved after supper. Norman made a board sign "Troop 29" for his troop. We went to bed at 10:15
I think it was rather a big deal that Bonnie paid off the cemetery lot since he mentioned it both days. Which, I agree with; that is a rather big deal. Here in 2011, busy, busy busy. Soccer practice, work, church. School starts back next week. We had Meyerhoeffer family reunion this past Saturday and had a great time with Beth's family at the Beach a few weeks ago to celebrate her parent's 60th wedding anniversary. I guess all that said here just to say, family ties are important.
On Tuesday, August 16, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Hot. Paid off Evergreen Lot. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 8:00. Finished specification for E.A. White. Paid bills at noon. Paid final note on cemetery lot yesterday. Mary wrote to Aunt Annah. I shaved after supper. Norman made a board sign "Troop 29" for his troop. We went to bed at 10:15
I think it was rather a big deal that Bonnie paid off the cemetery lot since he mentioned it both days. Which, I agree with; that is a rather big deal. Here in 2011, busy, busy busy. Soccer practice, work, church. School starts back next week. We had Meyerhoeffer family reunion this past Saturday and had a great time with Beth's family at the Beach a few weeks ago to celebrate her parent's 60th wedding anniversary. I guess all that said here just to say, family ties are important.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Ollie Angry
On Sunday, August 7, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Very Hot-Sunny. My day to work. Arose at 11:30. Mary got up at 7:30 and made a fire. Ollie, Baby Jane and Annah Lee took a walk. WPW is away. I read in afternoon. Mary took a nap. Ollie and I sat on front porch and conversed. Had watermelon. Harry was sick and failed to come over. We retired at 10:00.
On Monday, August 8, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Rain. Ollie's here. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Shaved. Missed car. Man in auto took me to town 8:20. Mary has pains in her stomach and sides. General Leonard Wood died. We got shop wood. Harry didn't come over tonight. Ollie left the house at 8:30 and returned at 11:00. We went to bed about 10:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, August 9, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Rain. Ollie's here. Got up at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:50. Took walk at noon. Mary phoned me at 1:30 p.m. I wrote to Aunt Rosa Raines. Cut wood after supper. Ollie was angry. She and Mary sat on front porch and talked for 2 hours. I shaved. Went to bed about 11 o'clock.
On Wednesday, August 10, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Hot. Ollie left. Mary got up at 6:00 and made a fire. Ollie left on the Virginian at 8:15 a.m. Baby Jane and Annah Lee went to station with her. Harry didn't go to see her off. I took her films to be developed. Norman and I stacked wood after supper. Mary has pain in her side yet. We read awhile and went to bed about 10:00.
On Thursday, August 11, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cool-Hazy. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:45. Jim Drewry came over at 7:40. Had a alot of work today. Walked around at noon. Baby Jane and I stacked wood before supper. Read papers. We got to bed by 9:45. Quite chilly tonight.
On Friday, August 12, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Pleasant. Arose at 6:35. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:50. Didn't go out of the office at noon. Mary phoned me. Got special delivery letter from Aunt Rosa Raines. Mary and I wrote her. Harry came down home after supper and left about 9:30. cooler tonight. I got my hair cut at 5:30 p.m. The children serenaded tonight.
On Saturday, August 13, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Cool. Robinson's Circus. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Caught up all my letters by 1:00 p.m. Children went to a show, the "Jefferson". I cut wood and dug weeds. Mary feels tired. Very hot today. I shaved at 3:00. Took a bath at 10:00 p.m. Got to bed about 11:00.
On Sunday, August 14, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sultry. Went to church. Arose at 8:00. Mary made fire. The children and I attended Sunday School. I stayed for church. Helped serve communion. Big rain about 5 o'clock-dark. Mary lay down, not feeling well. After supper, she and I walked to 10th Avenue for exercise. Got home at 8:50. Went to bed about 9:30.
Whew. Ok, got caught up. I am guessing that Ollie and Harry were romantically inclined and that she was staying with Bonnie and Mary, but things didn't go so well on this trip and possibly that relationship ended. Obviously there was a lot more there that went on that wasn't written about.
On Monday, August 8, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Rain. Ollie's here. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Shaved. Missed car. Man in auto took me to town 8:20. Mary has pains in her stomach and sides. General Leonard Wood died. We got shop wood. Harry didn't come over tonight. Ollie left the house at 8:30 and returned at 11:00. We went to bed about 10:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, August 9, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Rain. Ollie's here. Got up at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:50. Took walk at noon. Mary phoned me at 1:30 p.m. I wrote to Aunt Rosa Raines. Cut wood after supper. Ollie was angry. She and Mary sat on front porch and talked for 2 hours. I shaved. Went to bed about 11 o'clock.
On Wednesday, August 10, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Hot. Ollie left. Mary got up at 6:00 and made a fire. Ollie left on the Virginian at 8:15 a.m. Baby Jane and Annah Lee went to station with her. Harry didn't go to see her off. I took her films to be developed. Norman and I stacked wood after supper. Mary has pain in her side yet. We read awhile and went to bed about 10:00.
On Thursday, August 11, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cool-Hazy. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:45. Jim Drewry came over at 7:40. Had a alot of work today. Walked around at noon. Baby Jane and I stacked wood before supper. Read papers. We got to bed by 9:45. Quite chilly tonight.
On Friday, August 12, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Pleasant. Arose at 6:35. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:50. Didn't go out of the office at noon. Mary phoned me. Got special delivery letter from Aunt Rosa Raines. Mary and I wrote her. Harry came down home after supper and left about 9:30. cooler tonight. I got my hair cut at 5:30 p.m. The children serenaded tonight.
On Saturday, August 13, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Cool. Robinson's Circus. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Caught up all my letters by 1:00 p.m. Children went to a show, the "Jefferson". I cut wood and dug weeds. Mary feels tired. Very hot today. I shaved at 3:00. Took a bath at 10:00 p.m. Got to bed about 11:00.
On Sunday, August 14, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sultry. Went to church. Arose at 8:00. Mary made fire. The children and I attended Sunday School. I stayed for church. Helped serve communion. Big rain about 5 o'clock-dark. Mary lay down, not feeling well. After supper, she and I walked to 10th Avenue for exercise. Got home at 8:50. Went to bed about 9:30.
Whew. Ok, got caught up. I am guessing that Ollie and Harry were romantically inclined and that she was staying with Bonnie and Mary, but things didn't go so well on this trip and possibly that relationship ended. Obviously there was a lot more there that went on that wasn't written about.
Friday, August 12, 2011
House Guest
On Monday, August 1, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Ollie's Here. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Paid bills at noon. Met Norman on street at 1:50; gave him 5 cents. Put film in Ollie's camera after supper. She and Harry went up town. I shaved. We went to bed about 11:00 p.m. Quite hot. Ollie and Harry came at 11:30.
On Tuesday, August 2, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Ollie's with us. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:50. Norman left at 7:40, went to visit boy in N. West. Ollie arose 7:00. I sent J.F. Heazel check for $2.00 covering wood. Met Loam at Layman's 5:30 and talked until 6:30. Got home at 7:40. Ate supper at 7:50. Sat on porch until 9:30. Went to bed at 10:00.
On Wednesday, August 3, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain-Cloudy. Ollie's Here. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Had lots of work to do today. Met Harry at 1:50 and talked. Paid insurance at 5:30. Got home at 6:00. Raining. Wrote John Leslie also Graves-Humphrey's. Harry came and stayed until 12:30. We retired at 12:45. Got ice cream.
On Thursday, August 4, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-warm. Ollie still here. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Mary phoned me at noon. Ollie took Annah Lee and Baby Jane up town after dinner. We feel awfully sleepy. I cut some wood before supper. Ollie and Harry went to Lakeside at night. I read awhile. We got to bed by 9:30. Tired and sleepy. Cooler.
On Friday August, 5, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Ollie's still here. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Called Mary at 1:30 p.m. She has a high temperature. Ollie took Annah Lee and Baby Jane up town this p.m. I ate supper at restaurant at 5:30. Wrote spec. for E.A. White. Got check from American Educational Assoc. for $5.00 on an essay.
On Saturday, August 6, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny-Rain. Ollie's here. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:30. Worked hard all a.m. Corrected spec. for Mr. E.A. White. Bought new tan slippers at Macann's, $4.00. Cut grass and wood. Took a bath. Washed my hair and shaved at 6:30. Talked to Ollie from 10:15 to 11. To bed 11:30.
On Tuesday, August 2, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Ollie's with us. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:50. Norman left at 7:40, went to visit boy in N. West. Ollie arose 7:00. I sent J.F. Heazel check for $2.00 covering wood. Met Loam at Layman's 5:30 and talked until 6:30. Got home at 7:40. Ate supper at 7:50. Sat on porch until 9:30. Went to bed at 10:00.
On Wednesday, August 3, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain-Cloudy. Ollie's Here. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Had lots of work to do today. Met Harry at 1:50 and talked. Paid insurance at 5:30. Got home at 6:00. Raining. Wrote John Leslie also Graves-Humphrey's. Harry came and stayed until 12:30. We retired at 12:45. Got ice cream.
On Thursday, August 4, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-warm. Ollie still here. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Mary phoned me at noon. Ollie took Annah Lee and Baby Jane up town after dinner. We feel awfully sleepy. I cut some wood before supper. Ollie and Harry went to Lakeside at night. I read awhile. We got to bed by 9:30. Tired and sleepy. Cooler.
On Friday August, 5, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Ollie's still here. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Called Mary at 1:30 p.m. She has a high temperature. Ollie took Annah Lee and Baby Jane up town this p.m. I ate supper at restaurant at 5:30. Wrote spec. for E.A. White. Got check from American Educational Assoc. for $5.00 on an essay.
On Saturday, August 6, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny-Rain. Ollie's here. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:30. Worked hard all a.m. Corrected spec. for Mr. E.A. White. Bought new tan slippers at Macann's, $4.00. Cut grass and wood. Took a bath. Washed my hair and shaved at 6:30. Talked to Ollie from 10:15 to 11. To bed 11:30.
Ollie Hampton
On Saturday, July 30, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Heavy rain-Hot. Pay day. Arose at 6:35. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Wrote only 5 letters this morning. Got my check cashed at noon. Got things on market. Cut weeds after dinner. Rain. Went to Musser's 8 p.m. Paid bill. $5.00 Got soft drinks. "Mavis" cleaned ceiling kitchen. Mary washed walls. I shaved at 10:30 p.m.
On Sunday, July 31, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Ollie arrived. Arose at 9:30. Mary made a fire. I ate breakfast 10:30. The children went to Sunday School. I went to station at 11:30. Harry, the children and I came home with Ollie Hampton. Harry ate dinner with us. Sat on front porch after dinner and talked.
July 1927 End of month note: "Dick" Byrd flew to France. I still feel "blue" over the Hagan affair. The children are anxious to go to Willoughby Beach (Norfolk). Varicose veins, in her limbs, are bothering Mary. We left home for the beach on night of the 15th. Had cottage with ample accommodations. Cool breeze blew every night.
Here in 2011, we went to the beach too and now I am way behind on the blog. Be patient while I try to catch up this weekend!
On Sunday, July 31, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Ollie arrived. Arose at 9:30. Mary made a fire. I ate breakfast 10:30. The children went to Sunday School. I went to station at 11:30. Harry, the children and I came home with Ollie Hampton. Harry ate dinner with us. Sat on front porch after dinner and talked.
July 1927 End of month note: "Dick" Byrd flew to France. I still feel "blue" over the Hagan affair. The children are anxious to go to Willoughby Beach (Norfolk). Varicose veins, in her limbs, are bothering Mary. We left home for the beach on night of the 15th. Had cottage with ample accommodations. Cool breeze blew every night.
Here in 2011, we went to the beach too and now I am way behind on the blog. Be patient while I try to catch up this weekend!
Friday, July 29, 2011
2 Haircuts?
On Thursday, July 28, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:50. Busy all day. Mary hung out bed clothes to sun. I walked home at 5:40 p.m. Baby Jane and I cut weeds. Children got ice cream cones after supper. I reap papers until 10 o'clock. Got to bed about 9:30. Quite hot upstairs.
On Friday, July 29, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Rain 5 p.m. Arose at 6:30 made a fire. Shaved. Had to hurry. Got a haircut at noon. Mary phoned me at 1:20 p.m. She feels bad, ankles swollen. I got haircut at 1:45 p.m. Read most all p.m. "no work". We got quart of ice cream after supper. Read "Ladies Home Journal" Went to bed about 11 p.m.
On Friday, July 29, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Rain 5 p.m. Arose at 6:30 made a fire. Shaved. Had to hurry. Got a haircut at noon. Mary phoned me at 1:20 p.m. She feels bad, ankles swollen. I got haircut at 1:45 p.m. Read most all p.m. "no work". We got quart of ice cream after supper. Read "Ladies Home Journal" Went to bed about 11 p.m.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Big Rain
On Tuesday, July 26, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Heavy Rain-Hot. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Got to work 8:20. Wrote to Ollie Hampton. Big rain prevented me going down street at noon. Mary phoned me at 10:20. Got home about 6:00 p.m. Got pictures of our Norfolk trip. Read awhile after supper. We went to bed about 9:45. Quite hot at night.
On Wednesday, July 27, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:45. Didn't work hard today. Got telephone directory at noon. Talked to Dr. Sommardahl about Mary's teeth. Wrote Aunt Annah. Cut grass after supper. Baby Jane spent the night with Pauline Burnette. We got to bed by 9:45.
On Wednesday, July 27, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:45. Didn't work hard today. Got telephone directory at noon. Talked to Dr. Sommardahl about Mary's teeth. Wrote Aunt Annah. Cut grass after supper. Baby Jane spent the night with Pauline Burnette. We got to bed by 9:45.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Back to Work
On Monday, July 25, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Back to work. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Caught up all my dictation at 4:45. Took films to be developed. Went to Dr. Hagan's office at 2 p.m. Talked to Muse. Got to office 2:30. Mary phoned me at noon. Marketed. Walked home. Talked to Old Rothwell. Fixed grape vines. Got to bed 10:30.
Ugh. The joys of going back to work after vacation. But at least here in 2011 I am looking forward to another vacation coming up this weekend. Mom called and they finally made it on the ship! I also actually made an entry on the day I was supposed to! Now, next week at the beach, who knows.
Ugh. The joys of going back to work after vacation. But at least here in 2011 I am looking forward to another vacation coming up this weekend. Mom called and they finally made it on the ship! I also actually made an entry on the day I was supposed to! Now, next week at the beach, who knows.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Sunburn
On Thursday, July 21, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Warm. At Norfolk, Va. Arose at 9:30. Mrs. Fisher came in. Mrs. Burnette and the children went bathing. I went down before breakfast and took their pictures in the water. We sent cards to relatives and friends. Mary, the children and I went bathing at 3:30 p.m. Mary Fisher took our pictures. I shaved. Went to store 8 p.m. Retired at 10:00.
On Friday, July 22, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Hot. At Norfolk, Va. Arose at 7:30. Took pictures on front steps. Howard came back at 9:30. Last night Jack Dempsey knocked out Jack Sharkey. We packed up clothes in bag, to go home tomorrow. Mrs. Burnette, the children and I went in bathing p.m. I also went p.m. I got much sunburned. Took pictures. Shaved after supper.
On Saturday, July 23, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain-Dark in a.m. At Norfolk, Va. Got up at 6:00. Packed grips to leave at 11:00. My sunburn is paining me very much. Raining heavily at 7:30. We left cottage about 9:20. Miss Phelps loaned us slickers and umbrellas. I labeled box. We were held up by high water and went to the station in a taxi. Feel very sore. Jane phoned us at 5:30 p.m.
On Sunday, July 24, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sultry. Arose at 10:00. Mary got up at 7:00 and made a fire. I took a bath and shaved. My shoulders, arms and legs burn very much. Took picture of Mrs. Burnette's baby. Read papers. Mary took a bath as did the children. I ate supper at 8:40 p.m. Annah Lee and Baby Jane went to church 7:30 p.m.
On Friday, July 22, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Hot. At Norfolk, Va. Arose at 7:30. Took pictures on front steps. Howard came back at 9:30. Last night Jack Dempsey knocked out Jack Sharkey. We packed up clothes in bag, to go home tomorrow. Mrs. Burnette, the children and I went in bathing p.m. I also went p.m. I got much sunburned. Took pictures. Shaved after supper.
On Saturday, July 23, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain-Dark in a.m. At Norfolk, Va. Got up at 6:00. Packed grips to leave at 11:00. My sunburn is paining me very much. Raining heavily at 7:30. We left cottage about 9:20. Miss Phelps loaned us slickers and umbrellas. I labeled box. We were held up by high water and went to the station in a taxi. Feel very sore. Jane phoned us at 5:30 p.m.
On Sunday, July 24, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sultry. Arose at 10:00. Mary got up at 7:00 and made a fire. I took a bath and shaved. My shoulders, arms and legs burn very much. Took picture of Mrs. Burnette's baby. Read papers. Mary took a bath as did the children. I ate supper at 8:40 p.m. Annah Lee and Baby Jane went to church 7:30 p.m.
Fish for Breakfast
On Sunday, July 17, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. At Norfolk. Arose at 9:00. Ate breakfast alone. Shaved and took a bath. Joe Gill's cousin (a sailor) ate dinner with us. The children went bathing. Howard, Mary Burnette and I were along. Took pictures in boat. Howard left for home at 6:00. We sat on porch until 10 o'clock p.m. Fine sea breeze. Mary's ankles are badly swollen. To bed 10:30.
On Monday, July 18, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Heavy Rain-Cool. At Norfolk, Va. Arose at 9:00. Had fish for breakfast. The children went to the beach for a dip. Joe Gill went with them. I sat around cottage and read. Norman, Gilbert and I walked up road to store. I shaved and bathed at cottage. Joe Gill went home at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Burnette and girls went to Norfolk p.m. We retired 10:00.
On Tuesday, July 19, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cool-Cloudy. At Norfolk. Arose at 8:30. The children went to the beach. All of us went on ferry "Old Point Comfort" to Fortress Monroe. Saw soldiers drill, band played. Inspected the fort. Thunder and lightning. Ate our supper in band stand 6:00 p.m. Came back to Willoughby on yacht "Madeline". Awfully tired and sleepy. Drank coffee at cottage. Got to bed 10:15.
On Wednesday, July 20, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cloudy-cool. At Norfolk. Got up at 8:45. Mary, Mrs. Burnette, the children and I went to the beach. Tide was very high. Waves look strong breaking on shore. May and I went in bathing. Our first "dip". Real chilly out of the water. Read some. We like seashore and shall hate to leave Got to bed about 9:30.
Still fun to read about the Elmore's vacation. I got behind again last week because of Vacation Bible School every night after work. Mom has gone on an Alaskan cruise. She phoned today and they missed the ship due to cancelled airline flights. Caleb is at soccer camp. We leave for the beach with the Allens next weekend.
On Monday, July 18, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Heavy Rain-Cool. At Norfolk, Va. Arose at 9:00. Had fish for breakfast. The children went to the beach for a dip. Joe Gill went with them. I sat around cottage and read. Norman, Gilbert and I walked up road to store. I shaved and bathed at cottage. Joe Gill went home at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Burnette and girls went to Norfolk p.m. We retired 10:00.
On Tuesday, July 19, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cool-Cloudy. At Norfolk. Arose at 8:30. The children went to the beach. All of us went on ferry "Old Point Comfort" to Fortress Monroe. Saw soldiers drill, band played. Inspected the fort. Thunder and lightning. Ate our supper in band stand 6:00 p.m. Came back to Willoughby on yacht "Madeline". Awfully tired and sleepy. Drank coffee at cottage. Got to bed 10:15.
On Wednesday, July 20, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cloudy-cool. At Norfolk. Got up at 8:45. Mary, Mrs. Burnette, the children and I went to the beach. Tide was very high. Waves look strong breaking on shore. May and I went in bathing. Our first "dip". Real chilly out of the water. Read some. We like seashore and shall hate to leave Got to bed about 9:30.
Still fun to read about the Elmore's vacation. I got behind again last week because of Vacation Bible School every night after work. Mom has gone on an Alaskan cruise. She phoned today and they missed the ship due to cancelled airline flights. Caleb is at soccer camp. We leave for the beach with the Allens next weekend.
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