January 21 - 24, 1971

Thursday, January 21, 1971 Milder

This morning the temperature was only down to eight below zero. It was clear in a.m. Cloudy in p.m. Dorothea called. Betty to town with Susan then she went away on business. She is quite discouraged. If only he would calm down and listen to her side of the case.

Friday, January 22, 1971

A nice day. I went down to Betty’s while she took Kim to school. We went to town. Betty did her shopping. Came home, I went down with her while she took care of her groceries. Came home. Fern came up, we had scallops for supper. I don’t eat them but they were good they said. Bill and I to town after supper. Deming’s came home with us for the evening.

Saturday, January 23, 1971 $5.52

Cloudy and snow in a.m. I went over to Aunt Ava’s, Fern, Ken, Delores, Es, Cliff, Fern and I. Billie D, Milan and Betty called. We cleaned up the house and got things taken care of, ready to pick things over and take care of. Milan came today for overnight. Nice and clear in p.m. Bill worked a few hours today plowing snow. Deming’s and R Smith here in eve. Listened to Mama’s recording’s.

Sunday, January 24, 1971

A nice day, mild. I done regular work. Dorothea’s folks came, also Betty’s family here for dinner. It was nice having them all here for dinner together. In late p.m. went to Susan’s for a party for Vince’s 2nd birthday.