March 9 - 14, 1959 John Crook Died

Monday, March 9, 1959

Snow this a.m. Partly cloudy in p.m. I washed. In p.m. Billie took me to town. Down to Ferns, Aunt Ava’s. Kay up here tonight. David up to play cards in evening. Got two cards from Dorothea and Dennis.

Tuesday, March 10, 1959 Jack Weymouth’s birthday

It has been a very nice day. I got the clothes in, and ironed, cooked. Billie over to Raymonds, up to Chet’s. Bill worked for Hayd today at Stevens in South Bridgton. Betty to school.

Wednesday, March 11, 1959

John Crook died at hospital in Arbroath Scotland today. I cleaned up the whole house. Sally and girls called in p.m.

Thursday, March 12, 1959

A bad snowstorms all over New England. School stopped at noon. Bill and I downtown. Bought Mama her new clock radio for her bedroom. She paid $34.95 for it. John Crook died yesterday. Bill and Jean got the word today. Too bad, wish we lived closer at these times.

Friday, March 13, 1959 Bruce Hodgkins 6 months today

Partly cloudy. Wind blowed some. Bill and Billie plowed and shoveled snow. Mike up in p.m. No school. I done regular work.

Saturday, March 14, 1959

A very nice day. I cooked, done up the regular work. Bill didn’t do anything. Billie to town. Betty got the batteries for her radio. George and Dawn Parks called in p.m. Also Kennard and Raymond. Raymond here for supper. Mike and Betty took a walk.