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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.


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.
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