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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, 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.
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