September 1925

Sept 1925

 

1  Quite heavy thunder squall last night and delightful rain, much needed. Washed. Cattle inspector here. Our cattle OK. Over to Jerry’s this evening. Rec’d complimentary copy of “Emily Climbs.”

 

2  Showery. No school. Teachers Convention at H.R. Ethel & Irene Simpson here to tea.

 

3  Glorious rain last night and a perfect day to-day. Mima came back this AM and we went up to Elder James Simpson J. Stewart and Anna’s. Mr & Mrs. Albert & the Johnsons here this evening.

 

4  Lovely day. Mima started on her journey back. K. took her to Nelson Orr’s. Business meeting at Church to-night.

 

5  Showery all day. E & K. working at hen house. E & I went to Creek at night. Rained hard at night.

 

6  Cooler to-day. Mother went to Montague with Eva & Rupie Simpson. Cecil here to dinner. He & K. went to Winsloe. Keith & Nan & Miss Johnson went to Rustico.

 

7  Cool and fine blowing hard. Elaine & Marion came home to-day. Both have cold. Ernest finished hauling in all but one load.

Sept 1925

 

8    Ernest & K. got in the last load before the rain came. Rained hard, cleared up in afternoon. I went up to see Elaine & Myron before they go away.

 

9    Elaine & Myron started for St. Croix this morning. They are going to Rochester. Fine day, washed. Keith at Wilbur’s, Ernest at McCoubry’s this PM.

 

10  Red sunrise and a downpour by about 4:30 PM. Ernest went up to Stanley in AM. K. at Clarkes, Ernest at McCoubrey’s this AM.

 

11  Fine but dark and damp. Practice at Jerry’s. Cecil & Anna in town to-day. Political meeting in Mayfield.

 

12  Dark and rained hard in afternoon. Putting roofing on hen house. In bed most of the day. Reading “Emily Climbs.”

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13  Showery. Mr Green preached in Pres C & Mr Tyndale in evening. Mother & Cecil came to dinner.

 

14  Quite a storm to-day and blowing a gale to-night. Has rained very hard. There is still a lot of grain out in the country. Practice here to-night for Rally Day.

 

15  Lovely day, washed. Busy. Class started at night. Had indigestion and did not go.

 

16  Busy baking for Institute. On the lunch