January 25 - 28, 1961

Wednesday, January 25, 1961

20° below again this morning. I churned, ironed. Dolores up and done a few things for Mama. Dorothy and Aunt Ava called this p.m. I done some cooking. Betty got a ride home from school with the Briggs. Tonight we watched the presidents first live televised news conference. Pres. Kennedy. It was very interesting.

Thursday, January 26, 1961 William Lloyd Deming four years old

Billie Deming with his dad, Cliff - 1961

20° below this morning. Billie had to go to Portland to testify in court. Kennard went with him. I washed, cleaned up the bedrooms. Washed downstairs bathroom and Mama’s bedroom floor. Kennard called. Kennie and Dot called also Bob and Blanche. It warmed up a little today, not quite so bad tonight.

Friday, January 27, 1960

18° below. Cold again today. I ironed, done up the work. Dolores here in a.m. Mama sat up. Dot Prescott, Aunt Ava called. To town in evening. Betty to town, Linda and sister came home with her in late evening.

Saturday, January 28, 1961

20° below. A nice day except cold. I cooked, done up the work. Linda Berry and sister here all day. I churned. Raymond here for supper. Mama better.