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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.


Saturday, May 7, 2011

At Home in Morning

On Monday May 2, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote:  Beautiful Day. At home in a.m. Arose at 6:00. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Went to car line; feeling bad. Came back home. Mary and I lay down. I read awhile. Ate dinner 1:00. Deposited P.T.A. money at 1:40. Went to the office. Don't feel so good. Paid bills at 5:30. Talked to Fred Myers. Walked home at 6:30. Enjoyed supper.

On Tuesday, May 3, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote:  Rain-Chilly. Arose at 6:00. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Mr. Wiltsee went out on car #3 6 p.m. I paid bills at noon. Had Mr. Giles order two castings for coal stove. Walked home at 5:30. Raining, Thunder and lightning at night. Attended board meeting at the church. Got home at 9:45.

On Wednesday, May 4, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote:  Beautiful Day.  Arose at 6:00. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:50. Worked hard all day. Mary waxed floors. I paid water bill at noon. Took a walk. Walked home at 5:15 p.m. Baby Jane and I cut tall grass in back yard. I tied up stray grapevine runners. Wrote to Dr. Hagan. Got to bed at 11:00.

On Thursday, May 5, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote:  Beautiful Day. Arose at 6:00. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Left home at 7:50. Worked very hard all day. Mary attended sewing circle meeting at Mrs. Sigmund's. I walked home. Met Mrs. Crowley and Stafford on his way to debate. Talked to Mrs. Spillman and Mrs. Mason. Cut back yard grass, 7:50. To bed at 10:30.

On Friday, May 6, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cloudy-Cool. Sent card to Mama. Arose at 6:00. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Heavy work all day. Wrote to Aunt Annah. Walked to Elmwood Park at noon and watched ducks swim. Came home on street car at 5:45 p.m. Rain at night. I shaved after supper. Went to bed about 9:30. Warm tonight.

On Saturday, May 7, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote:  Hot-Sunny. Arose at 6:00. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:50. Worked hard and steadily until 1:00 p.m.Got 10 cent toothpaste. Came home on car. Got Letter from Dr. Hagan. Feel bad. Cut wood, white washed trees, hoed around grapevines and lilies. Took a bath at 10:00. Got to bed 11:00.
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