October 15 - 19, 1958

Wednesday, October 15, 1958

A very nice day, warmer. In forenoon I took up to dahlia bulbs and Gladiolus bulbs, got the plants in for winter. Miss Kalwall came about noon. She will bring the child Friday.

Thursday, October 16, 1958 Lloyd had a shock (mild one)

A very warm day. I churned, cooked. Betty and I got the crib and bassinet ready for the baby. Dolores called, also Dot, Lorraine and Wanda Jean. Billie didn’t get home till late tonight. Lloyd had a bad spell today, is under Dr. care.

Friday, October 17, 1958 Bruce came

A nice day. BRUCE EDWARD HODGKINS came today to live with us. He is four weeks and days old. He came from Maine Medical Center in Portland Maine, a State child. Four weeks six days old. I love him very much.

Saturday, October 18, 1958

This is been a nice day. Baby is cute. We are going to love him. I cooked, done up the housework. Betty home all day. I wrote a letter. Called at Ferns. Delores called.

Sunday, October 19, 1958

A nice day. Done up the work. Wrote letters. Billie didn’t do much. Bill worked at the cottage in a.m. in p.m. we called at Lloyds. He is better. I wrote letters.