June 1948

 

Things are progressing nicely. Weather is pretty bad though. Cold and drizzly. The children will be out of school on the 18th. 

Dora has moved out temporarily. Packy staying with Zylpha.

Weaver went to Catalina with Edwards and Hagaman. Had a wonderful time. Bea and Meredith went at the same time but didn't see Weaver. 

John and Lorna down. Took all his dishes, etc. back home.

Abby brought our sink top. Boy does it ever look pretty. Weaver is doing a swell job of laying it. 

Farmor sold my stove for me. $85.00. Pretty good for a six your old stove. It was in good shape.

Hope we can get out of here pretty soon. This place is falling apart. 

John Wellington (Whelan) is an awfully sweet baby. We went over to see him.

Sink top and snack bar complete. Beautiful! We love it.

Upper cabinets in kitchen done except for doors. Plenty of room. Hard time getting lumber. 

Weaver changed jobs! (June 21st) Thinks he is going to like it much better. I hope so.

Had annual school picnic at Seminole. We all had a fine time.

Johnny passed into 8th grade, and Sue into 4th. Sue got all A's on her card. Smart gal!

Farmor gave Johnny a birthday dinner. A bit late but very welcome. We all had a good time and dinner was perfect.

May 1948

 May Day! May baskets everywhere. All the children made them. Aunt Dora helped. Very Pretty.

1st- Cannon fell down and cut his mouth. Maggie took him to docs and got two stitches in it. Says is won't scar as he gets older. Poor little guy is covered with poison oak. He looks miserable.

Graham and family were up. We all had a picnic at the house.

Weaver putting bricks up behind stove. Looks swell!

Fruit trees are doing fine. Covered with fruit. Will we get it, or will the birds? 

Zylpha may move to Porterville. John is going to live with her.

Granny Bea is under the weather. Too bad!

Johnny's birthday the 7th. 12 years old. He sure is a husky fellow. Had a crewcut too. Looks fine. Farmor gave him a watch. Bea gave him t-shirts and a watch. Jackie gave him money. We gave him a ten gallon hat and St Chris medal and key chain. More money from Meredith and Mikey. Bea made cake and sent ice cream. All camp inhabitants partook in the occasion.

Mother's day (9th). The children gave Maggie a box of chocolates and Weaver brought her a beautiful gardenia which she tucked in her flowing tresses. Ah me!

Weaver finished brick wall and snack bar in kitchen. Looks beautiful!!!

Zylpha's birthday (15th) 33 years old. Mom came up. Z. not going to Porterville. John has his own apt. and seems to like it.