February 4 - 7, 1962

Sunday, February 4, 1962

30 – 34 above. A nice day. Bill worked until 2 PM. Cleared off. I made a graham cracker pie. Blanche, Bob, Art and family, Kennie, Dot, Aunt Ava and Uncle Lewis called in p.m. Also Lloyd. Art shoveled off the back porch roof. I took a few pictures. Uncle Os in bed today, very sick and was last night. Billie and I called at Fern and Lloyd’s in evening.

Monday, February 5, 1962

Not too cold this morning. About 20 above. I washed, hung clothes out with just a sweater on. Betty’s check came today. Also she got a card from Mike. Art Ward called in evening. Also Gordon came to see what we need for pipe fittings etc.

Tuesday, February 6, 1962 Cliff’s birthday

A nice day. I got letters off to Betty and Esther. Done up regular work, got cold later in the day. Got the clothes in. Worked at my desk. Cooked a chicken for supper. Billie says he goes back to the Bridgton plant tomorrow. Billie downtown and to Ferns. He got two Italian sandwiches. I sent Betty’s check and card. Raymond gone one year today.

Wednesday, February 7, 1962 Letter from Betts

Billie back to Bridgton plant. First time since October 11, 1961. Cold again this morning. 15 below. I done up the work and ironed. Lloyd brought up some shirts etc. I washed them for them. This noon Billie came home for lunch. Billie and I called at Ferns in evening. Uncle Os quite bad.