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This blog is mainly taken from my Great Grandfather's diary. In 2012 we are in the year 1915, after completing 1916 in 2010 and 1927 in 2011. 1915 is the year that my Great Uncle Norman was born. 1927 is the year that my Great Uncle Roger, was born. 1916 was the year that my grandmother, Annah Lee was born.

My Great-Grandfather's name was Bonnie Elmore and he worked as a clerk or secretary for the old Norfolk & Western Railroad, based in Roanoke, VA. Mary is his wife. Norman is their first born son. The Raines are Mary's parents. Skin is Bonnie's brother along with Jake.

Bonnie's work associates and friends are also mentioned quite a bit. Bonnie does a great job of blending everyday life in 1915 with the mention of some world and USA history as well. I do know from a quick glance ahead that 1915 is going to be quite different as Bonnie did not write quite as much.

After Bonnie's diary entry, I will occasionally make comments, maybe tell a little about life in 2012, possibly some current events, and some musing about the Christian faith.


Sunday, February 20, 2011

The Love Chapter

On Sunday, February 20, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Chilly-Wet. Water in basement. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Baby Jane and Annah Lee left for Sunday School at 8:55. Annah Lee recited 13th Chapter of 1 Corinthians. I helped serve Communion. Annah Lee and I got candy and gum. Mary went to Reva Wilson's. Wilson brought her home at 9:40. I got rest of water out of the basement. Studied charts and text until 9:30 p.m. How about that! My sermon today in 2011 was from 1 Corinthians 13 and way back in 1927, my grandmother was reciting that at church. Watching the Daytona 500 race today on TV. Took a nap.
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