January 26 - 28, 1957 A Surprise Baby!

Saturday, January 26, 1957 William Lloyd Deming born at 3:09 AM

Douglas MacArthur 77 years old today. A nice day, not too cold, done up the work. Ronald Faucher called here in p.m. Billie working up to Chet’s today. In p.m. Bill, Betty and I went to town, called at Ferns. Tonight at about 6:30 we got a phone call from Esther. She gave birth to a 6 lbs. 4 oz. boy this morning at 3:09 AM. William Lloyd. A big surprise and a unbelievable one. We are so glad for them. A brother for Susan today. A boy born to Cliff and Es.

Sunday, January 27, 1957

A very nice day. Bill worked for Lloyd. Fern, Lloyd, Bill, Donnie and I went to Denmark to get Lloyds power saw fixed. Betty to church in a.m. Down to Youth Fellowship with Terri in eve. Billie worked for Chet today. Well, still can’t believe it about the new baby yet.

Monday, January 28, 1957

Cold but clear. I washed. Mama not very good today. Bill to work tonight on the third shift, 12 midnight to 6:30 AM.