Volume IV
 Û     August 17, 1941 — August 22, 1943 Ü

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Aug. 17, 1941

Hazel and LeRoy just started on their holiday trip.  Beautiful morning.  Went to see Sissie.  She is some better.

 

Aug. 18, 1941

This is my anniversary.  49 years since I married.  Yesterday Rivers and family came to see me in the afternoon.  Little Rivers is so very thin, but he has plenty of pep.  I actually went to a party this afternoon.  Kate's daughter, Catherine, is getting married Wednesday afternoon.  A big crowd there; all seemed glad to see me with one exception. 

 

Aug. 19, 1941

Jane and I washed clothes today.  We certainly had a lot.  I was tired and hot when I got through.

 

Aug. 20, 1941

James carried me to town at 3 o'clock.  Then I went to the wedding with Eleanor.  The bride did not make much show in the church, but outside she looked quite pretty.  Now Anne had to come over here to stay with Jane.  Well, I guess it will be all right.  The three went on a ride, but did not stay long, 9:30 P.M., D.S. Time.

 

Aug. 21, 1941

Anne, James, and Jane has a regular spree last night.  Did not go to bed until after 1 A.M. Consequently I did not get much sleep.  Felt like an old dish rag all day.  Now they are going to pictures. I ...

 

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Sept. 3, 1941

Nice day.  Cool and pleasant.  Daisy and family are coming Saturday afternoon.  I hope all will have a pleasant time.

 

Sept. 4, 1941

Yesterday was hot, but today is hotter.  Hazel and L. went to town for a movie, but the current was off, so they did not have that pleasure.  James and [I] were at home.  Jane out as usual.

 

Sept. 5, 1941

Oh, I am so glad Daisy is coming tomorrow.  James went with H. and L. and Capt. R. to Hunting Island for a swim.  I am alone.  Little dog lover Jane out as usual.  Very hot today.

 

Sept. 6, 1941

Daisy and family got here about 6 P.M.  All are looking well.  Dear Thomas is in good spirits; brought me a pair of nice stockings.  We had a grand ham for supper which all enjoyed greatly.

 

Sept. 7, 1941

Sunday.  Rivers and Frances went with us to Hunting Island Beach.  It was hot, but all seemed to have a good time. 

 

Sept. 8, 1941

Daisy and family went back home this morning; got off about 8 A.M.  Plenty hot today.

 

Sept. 9, 1941

John had to go back to Clemson today.  Our children started school this morning.  After they came home James went fishing with Rivers and Marschers.  James caught two big bass.

 

Sept. 10, 1941

Hazel brought my coffee this morning.  Time for me to dress, 8 A.M. (D.S.)

Sept. 11, 1941

Thursday.  Eleanor and the boy came home today.  I know Rivers will be glad to have them back.

 

Sept. 12, 1941

Cooler and cloudy.  I miss the sunshine.

 

Sept. 13, 1941

Strange Daisy has not yet written this week.  Quite cold this morning and ...

 

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... afternoon.  Turned out a beautiful day.  Mrs. Hull with Adelaide, Mrs. Colcock, Mrs. Foster, and a teacher occupying a room at Mrs. H's, came in; paid us a nice visit.  Rivers, Eleanor, and children were also here in the afternoon.

 

Sept. 22, 1941

Another beautiful day.  I helped Hazel with the washing.  Everything was soon dry in the nice sun.

 

Sept. 23, 1941

A lovely morning.  7:30 D.S.T.

 

Sept. 24, 1941

When Jane went for music, I was not feeling so well; therefore, did not go to town.  But when James and Jane were ready to start to town for a party at the Sunday School, I was feeling better; went to town with them.  Paid Sissie and Mary a nice visit.

 

Sept. 25, 1941

Capt. Rutledge, Sam McGowen, and Nancy had supper here.  Hazel had a fine one.

 

Sept. 26, 1941

Quite some rain this afternoon.  LeRoy and Hazel went to see Mr. Batchelder, so I came to bed early.  I am reading Trelawney! by Margaret Armstrong.

 

Sept. 27, 1941

Had a nice supper with Sissie and Mary.  Got back early tonight.  James was going to see his girl.

 

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Sept. 28, 1941

I am here with Mary; hope I can be satisfied and not give Fred and Mary any trouble.  LeRoy and Hazel and the children came for dinner.  Hated to see them leave me.

 

Sept. 29, 1941

Very hot weather.  Emma Jane came in this morning.  We had a grand talk.

 

Sept. 30, 1941

Mary carried me to Walterboro to try to have some better glasses fitted.  Dr. Thomson did not give me much encouragement that the new glasses would be of much benefit.

 

Oct. 1, 1941

Went to Ruth Hiers.  Sat in her back yard.  A Mrs. Felder was there, also her adopted daughter, Mrs. Hoffman, and her baby daughter.  Hilda Sanders came later.  Ruth has a nice home and two fine boys.

Evening: played bridge with Fred, Mary, and Bec Watson.  No luck.  A Lightsey girl came in while we were playing.

 

Oct. 2, 1941

Went to beauty shop and had my hair washed and set.  Emma took me to see her nice new home.

 

Oct. 3, 1941

Will go back to Walterboro to get glasses.  Will pay a big price for them, $14.00, I provide the frames.  Hot still; need rain.

 

Oct. 4, 1941

Very, very hot.  Plenty of sun.  Mary took me on the street; such a crowd of people, especially Negroes.

 

Oct. 5, 1941

Sunday morning.  I am going home today.  It is quite cloudy but still warm.  Sunday afternoon: Mary and Fred brought me home.  They went to Hunting Island Beach with LeRoy and Hazel.  I waited for Rivers to come to see me; he was late.  Then with him came John and Olive, Cantzon Moore and Vera.  Such a crowd.  Was too glad to see my boy though.

 

Monday, Oct. 6, 1941

Hot and dry.  We washed clothes; did not take them long to dry.  I do not feel good today; took a CRC last night.

 

Oct. 7, 1941

Warm and cloudy.  I feel a little better today.

 

Oct. 8, 1941

It was thought that the storm that went over Georgia would hit  us.  The wind blew considerably, but no damage.  I went to see Sissie this afternoon; found her in a very gloomy mood.  I tried to cheer her up, I am afraid, without any good result.

 

Oct. 9, 1941

Beautiful fall morning.  The air is delicious.  But later in the day it got very warm.

 

Oct. 10, 1941

Still very hot; early morning pleasant enough.  Mrs. O. Quinn came over last night; we played bridge.  In Mr. Quinn came, too, but talked to LeRoy.

 

Oct. 11, 1941

Had to catch chicken for dinner tomorrow.  Went to town; had supper with Mary and Sissie.  Madie was there; she had supper also, was in a good humor.

 

Oct. 12, 1941

Sunday.  Did not go to church.  Rivers and family came for me in the afternoon, and we went to a place near Yemassee to see a crazy building.  There were no right angles to it.  I had a nice time with the family.  Anne was not with us.

 

Oct. 13, 1941

A lovely day.  Such pleasant weather.  Helped Hazel wash.  After a nice bath, I am in bed.  Received a letter from John.  Kind [of] cynical letter; made me laugh.

 

Oct. 14, 1941

Beautiful weather.  Got a nice letter from Daisy.  She and the two children are coming at the end of the month for a night and a day.

 

Oct. 15, 1941

Weather still fine.  Most too warm.  Need rain.  Went to town.  Stopped on the Bay; bought some grapes for Sissie.  Mrs. Hieres was there.  Madie was there as usual.  Mrs. Hull came in before I left.

 

Oct. 16, 1941

Much sunshine.  No sign of rain.  I think I am finished making pumpkin chips for this year.

 

Oct. 17, 1941

Quite warm.  Unseasonable weather.  Annie is looking for me to spend a few days with her, but I am doubtful in my mind whether I will take the trip.  I am reading As the Earth Turns by Gladys Hasty Carroll.  Scene laid in Maine.

 

Oct. 18, 1941

Mrs. Evans and her husband have gone to see their son Thomas married today.  I will miss her if she stays too long.  Had supper with Sissie and Mary; everything very nice.  Saw the Lengnich's at M's.  They are pretty well contented with themselves.  Still quite hot. 

 

Oct. 19, 1941

Sunday.  Did not go to church.  Quite warm; although we had a nice rain last night.  Hope it will be cooler this week.

10 P.M.  Rivers and Eleanor took me to Flying Port on Ladies Island where a new Army plane fell.  A young lieutenant was killed; Costello from N. Y.  I had supper with Eleanor.

 

Oct. 20, 1941

Monday.  Wash Day.  Had a nice rain last night.  It is still drizzling, but I bet Hazel will wash the clothes.  P.M.: we got the clothes out.  The rain stopped.  Had no sunshine, but a nice wind came up.  Dried everything pretty well.

 

Oct. 21, 1941

My darling Rivers' birthday.  Wish I could have been with him.  Cloudy weather.  I miss the sunshine.  Got a nice letter from Daisy; she surely [is] a busy woman.

 

Oct. 22, 1941

Very cloudy this morning and plenty of fog.  Evening:  I read today, "If you want to travel the Happiness Highway, learn to make the best of the worst that happens; and do not cross your bridges before you get to them."  I went to see Eleanor.  She had some dresses she wanted me to make my choice from, but I had black dresses, so did not choose.  Went to see Sissie and Mary this afternoon.

 

Oct. 23, 1941

Very foggy morning.  I went with Rivers and E. to Laurine's wedding.  The little Baptist church was beautifully decorated around and in the chancel; all lighted with white candles.  The bride was lovely in her white satin gown and long veil.  The reception kind of got on my nerves, such a lot of people.  I only knew a few of them, but everybody was pleasant and in good humor.  It was a most beautiful evening; the sickle moon in a clear sky and not too warm or too cool.  It was so soothing and delightful driving home with R. and E.  Of all the men in the party, Henry Varn, the father of the bride, looked best of all.

 

 

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Nov. 30, 1941

In bed.  Feel so thankful for a lovely Day.  I am more blessed than I deserve.  Thank God for my children.

 

Dec. 1, 1941

Christmas will soon be on us.  I hope my dear ones will not give me too much, for that will make me feel my inability all the more to give in return.

 

Dec. 2, 1941

Quite cloudy today.  It looks like it just can't rain.  I am glad my hens have started to lay.

 

Dec. 3, 1941

Well, the Bazaar is over.  I think my flowers sold very well.  I spent $1.90.  I wish it could have been more.  Hazel and the children went to Charleston today.  Got a letter from John today.

 

Dec. 4, 1941

A grand rain; it was much needed.  Cleared in afternoon.

 

Dec. 5, 1941

Wrote to Mary and Daisy.

 

Dec. 6, 1941

Went to Beaufort.  Had supper with Mary and Sissie.

 

Dec. 7, 1941

Pretty cold this morning.  This is Confirmation Sunday.  Jane and James will give themselves to the Lord.  I pray they will try to do his will.

Evening (9:45): A lovely service; 19 were confirmed.  I could hear but little of the bishop's sermon; he preached on the power of Jesus Christ.  Japan bombed Honolulu; has declared war on U. States.  What will be the outcome?  God only knows.

 

Dec. 8, 1941

We washed, and the clothes dried but did not have much sunshine. 

 

Dec. 9, 1941

Some sun today.  U.S. declared war on Japan yesterday.

 

Dec. 10, 1941

Quite cold.  Heard from Daisy.  Thomas, Jr. is thought to be on a transport bound for Honolulu.

 

Dec. 11, 1941

Went to the school play.  It was raining.  Marion Youmans was nice in helping ...

 

 

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Jan. 13, 1942

A good deal warmer, nice letter from Daisy.  Thomas gone to Montgomery, Ala.  She tried to milk strange cow; it kicked her. 

 

Jan. 14, 1942

Went to town.  Mary went on the Bay.  Sissie alone; was glad to see me.  Rivers put in a grand oil heater for them.  Too glad!

 

Jan. 15, 1942

A beautiful day!  Quite a bit warmer.

 

Jan. 16, 1942

Colder today.  Sun a plenty, but I am glad to sit by my nice fire.  Got four letters today; just fine.

 

Jan. 17, 1942

Went to Beaufort.  Had supper with Mary and Sissie.  I did not eat much, 2 rolls and a cup of tea.

 

Jan. 18.  Went to church.  Surely missed my son, Rivers.  His voice makes such a difference in the choir.  Sissie did not go to church.  I went with LeRoy and Hazel to see the Cravens.  Mrs. Craven is a lovely little lady.

 

Jan. 19, 1942

Had out the wash on time.  Looked like rain.  In fact it did sprinkle a little after the clothes were hung out, but the sun came out and they dried nicely.  Real warm day.

 

Jan. 20, 1942

Sunshine, not very cold.  Had a nice letter from Daisy.  She wants a money paying job.  Thomas should put more money in her hand.

 

Jan. 21, 1942

Went to town with the children.  Found Mary and Sissie pretty well.  Thought it would freeze tonight.  Lugged in my poor plants, but it turned warmer.

 

Jan. 22, 1942

Eleanor's birthday.  I sent her a pr. of silk stockings.  A nice day.  War still terrible.  Mrs. Evans and her sick husband gone to stay in town.  I will certainly miss her.

 

Jan. 23, 1942

Sunshine and more sunshine.  Not so cold.  A submarine was sunk near Savannah.  I asked if the crew was saved.  The answer was "Who wants the crew to be saved?"  Terrible!

 

Jan. 24, 1942

Saturday.  Got the usual chicken for Sunday's dinner.  A beautiful day.  Grand to have so much sunshine in winter.

 

Jan.  27, 1942

Still quite spring like.

 

Jan. 28, 1942

Had quite a lot of rain last night, but sun was shining bright this morning.  Afternoon turned cold and drizzly.  Did not go to town.

 

Jan. 29, 1942

Yesterday was a lovely day; sunshine all day.  Old Naney cow did me a trick again today.  When I tried to tie her so she could drink water, [she] dashed off.  Rope caught my thumb against the post; bruised it badly.  It hurt so I wanted to cry.  Will not bother with her again.

 

Jan. 30, 1942

Nice day; not so sunshiny as yesterday.  Finished reading W. L. Shirer's book about Germany.

 

Jan. 31, 1942

Had supper with Mary and Sissie.  Got home about 8:30 P.M.  Has been a mixed up day with regard to weather.  Early this morning wind blowing strong; with the wind was a drizzly rain.  Very uncomfortable.  Then the wind and rain slacked; about two o'clock the sun came out.  Not a cloud to be seen; was quite warm.  Now 9:30 P.M.  Quite chilly; think will be cold by morning.

 

Feb 1, 1942

I went to church intending to come home with Hazel and the children, but stayed in town.  Had dinner with Eleanor; nice dinner.  Rivers took small Rivers and me to see Henry Varn at Smoaks.  Alexena was very nice; so were the married girls and their husbands.  Betty was sweet, the youngest daughter.  The boy had been at home for the weekend but had gone back to Clemson.  He is now a flyer; expects to go into service.

 

Feb. 2, 1942

A very cold day.  We washed but it was cold to the bone on that back porch. 

 

Feb. 3, 1942

Still cold.  Did not hear from Daisy.

 

Feb. 4, 1942

Went into town with James and Jane.  Had one hour there.  Made Nellie Fripp a short visit.  Shopped at A&P.  At Lipsitz left glasses to have shank mended, then went to Mary's and met the children.

 

Feb 5, 1942

Not much of a day.

 

Feb. 6, 1942

Foster's birthday.  Sent a knife, some  brownies and three handkerchiefs. 

 

Feb 7, 1942

My birthday.  Comes fast.  Do not feel older.

 

Feb. 8, 1942

Darling Mary and Fred came to see us.  We had a grand dinner for them — turkey and ice cream.  Rivers, Anne and small Rivers came in the afternoon.  Had lovely presents given to me for my birthday.  A lovely day; a little too chilly.

 

Feb. 9, 1942

Wash day.  None to pleasant, but the sun is shining.  While I was resting in the afternoon, Hazel brought in 25 baby chicks.  I am wondering what I will do to keep them warm.

 

Feb. 10, 1942

Raining, cold.  Have chicks in cardboard box; came through last night just fine.

 

Feb. 11, 1942

Still cold, cloudy, and damp with spitting rain.  Chicks doing well.  I went [to] town to see Sissie and Mary.  Mrs. Bristol was there all the time.  Not a very satisfactory visit.

 

Feb. 12, 1942

A morning of gloom and dampness.  No sunshine for poor little chicks; still in box and doing well.  Had a nice letter from John.  Sun came out this afternoon.

 

Friday, Feb. 13, 1942

Another freeze.  Poor plants; have to hand them in the house again.  I took the chicks out in the yard to get some sun.  The wind was too cold for them; 2 or 3 are sick.

 

Feb. 14, 1942

Cold still.  Went to have supper with Sissie and Mary.  Left the chicks by the fire, but we were gone longer than usual.  When I came back at 9 o'clock, one was dead.  Well, no use to worry.  Mary had a nice supper.  Madie was there, talking about Florence's engagement.

 

Feb. 15, 1942

Did not go to church.  I was not feeling very good.  Went to Mary Lawton's in the afternoon.  Eleanor was to come there for me to her house to see Agnes Richardson from China, but Mary and Sissie had gone to Mr. J. W. Thomas' funeral.  I had to stay on Mary's porch from 5 until 20 minutes of 7.  Wasn't I worn out and cold.  Rain was falling all the time.

 

Feb. 16, 1942

Cloudy, but we washed.  Jane helped as she had a holiday on account of using [?] school for the second draft.  Sun never came out, but the wind about dried the clothes.  Have 22 chicks and don't know how many [will] live, the weather is so terrible.

 

Feb. 17, 1942

Rain last night and all day today.  Eleanor and Agnes came to see me.  I was asleep; I am not feeling good.  They came later to see LeRoy.  I saw them for a minute.  Weather doing chicks badly; another sick.

 

Feb. 18, 1942

Still cloudy; not very cold.  Chicks not doing so well.

 

Feb. 19, 1942

More rain and no sun.  I am afraid that I will raise no chicks. 

 

Feb. 20, 1942

Sun trying to come out, but no satisfaction in it.

 

Feb. 21, 1942

Saturday night.  Went to Mary's for supper.  Mary has some kidney trouble.  Her feet and hands swollen.  Over radio: four ships sunk by Nazis.

 

Feb. 22, 1942

Somehow I cannot get ready in time to go to town with the children Sunday morning.  Rivers, Eleanor, and small Rivers came to see me in the afternoon.  A cold day, but plenty of sunshine.

 

Feb. 23, 1942

Very cloudy and cold, but we washed on the back porch; some of the clothes dried.  Not a ray of sunshine all [day].

 

Feb. 24, 1942

Rain and cold all day.  Now 5 P.M. War Time.  So cloudy, foggy, and rainy, have to turn on light to see.  Mr. D. W. Crocker was buried today.  Poor chicks in the leaky house in the chicken yard; having a hard time.  So am I.

 

Feb. 25, 1942

Went to town.  Carried Sissie thin crackers and mint candy.  Saw Mrs. Hull and Miss Louise Kirkland at Sissie's.

 

Feb. 26, 1942

Captain Rutledge came in tonight.  Still cold.

 

Feb. 27, 1942

Cold.  Chicks still die.  Went to Library.  Mrs. McGowen was there.  Nobody came for books.  Cold; no sunshine.

 

Feb. 28, 1942

Had supper with Mary.  She is not doing so well, feet and hands still swollen.

 

March 1, 1942

Went to church.  Rivers sang a solo.  It was short but, oh, so beautiful.  Had dinner with Eleanor.  Jane left Eleanor's without telling her.  Eleanor brought me home.  The old white cat had 5 kittens.

 

March 2, 1942

Cold and windy.  Also rain.  Could not wash.

 

March 3, 1942

Wind still terrible, but managed to wash on porch.  Clothes blew every which way.  So cold afraid all baby chicks will die.

 

March 4, 1942

Not a bad morning.  Sun came out fine later.  Put chicks in pen; cleaned the coop.

 

March 5, 1942

Rain and wind; rained all day.  Horrible weather.

 

March 6, 1942

A nice day.  I must put money in the box for thanks for same.  Chicks did without heat today except for sun.  Grand.

 

March 7, 1942

Went to Mary's for supper.  Mary feeling very painful.

 

March 8, 1942

My darling small Rivers' birthday.  I went to church; singing was good.  A Marine from Paris Island sang a solo for the offertory.  It was good, but I think his voice was not as sweet as my boy's.

 

March 9, 1942

Cold wind blowing.  Hazel had the washing machine on the east piazza.  Did not feel the wind so much, but my chickens felt; one died.

 

March 10, 1942

A beautiful day.  I feel I must be out of doors.

 

March 11, 1942

Went to town with children.  Paid a visit to Mrs. Colcock and Mrs. Foster.  Then walked to Mary's.  On the way stopped at Green's.  Willie and Eloise were in there; asked me to have ice cream, which I did.  Very nice.  Eloise told about her granddaughter, Annie Kinghorn's child, born Jan. 8, 1942.  Got to Mary's; found Mrs. Bristol there.  Poor rich lady.

 

March 12, 1942

Another pretty day.  Chickens doing fine.  Nancy and I went to the Library; but one came.

 

March 13, 1942

Plenty of sun.  Not much doing.  Chicks growing nicely.

 

March 14, 1942

Saturday.  Nice weather.  On the way to town we had a tire blow out.  Too bad.  Had supper with Mary and Sissie.  Mary still bad off.

 

March 15, 1942

Did not go to church, but went to W.S.O in afternoon.  Negro girls from Robert Small School entertained the soldier boys.

 

 

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... lay on boards for ten days or two weeks.

 

May 17, 1942

Did not go to church.  Had no sleep last night; consequently felt washed out this morning.  LeRoy took us for a ride around by Laurel Bay and the Eves.

 

May 18, 1942

Looked like rain.  A little fell, but we got the clothes dry.

 

May 19, 1942

Am in bed.  Too lazy —

 

May 20, 1942

Went to town.  I think Mary is better.  I never ask her how she feels for it only stirs up bad feelings in her.  Got 4 letters today.  Annie told me in hers of the birth of triplets, boys, to Jack Maybank and wife.

 

May 21, 1942

Had a grand rain tonight.

 

May 22, 1942

Played Rummy with James.  LeR. and Hazel went to a party.  We did not get much supper.

 

May 23, 1942

Am in bed, writing.  Nice morning.

 

May 24, 1942

Dr. Foster, my good friend, died Friday afternoon.  Many will miss him.  I went to Mary's for supper.  Madie was there.  We had a grand talk; I don't think Mary liked that much.  We had a small shower yesterday afternoon.

 

May 25, 1942

Did not go to church yesterday.  Hazel had two Marines for dinner.  I helped Daphne prepare.  After dinner, the family carried the boys to Hunting Island, then to Paris Island.  I was mighty lonely, as Rivers did not come.  He went with Dr. Foster's body to Augusta.

Washed today.  Had nice sunshine to dry clothes.

 

May 26, 1942

I never saw such chilly weather for May.  I have to wear a wool sweater to keep warm.

 

May 27, 1942

Cloudy this morning.  Hope we will have rain.

 

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... plenty of sunshine.  I went to see Sissie last evening.  Found Madie there as usual, also a Mr. and Mrs. McCain.  This is Saturday.  Must clean up some.

 

June 14, 1942

Sunday.  Quite a little wind.  I think it is the tail end of the storm down in Louisiana.  I did not go to church.  The day is too long to spend in town.  Rivers and family came in the afternoon; the darling boy looks better, but he looks mostly arms and shanks.  I do love him so.

 

June 15, 1942

A beautiful day.  Plenty of sunshine; just a nice breeze.  I think the storm is gone.

 

June 16, 1942

This was voting day for senator.  I did not vote.  Queer weather; sometimes hot and sometimes cold throughout the day.  Hazel tells me LeR. has high blood pressure.  Too bad.  The Youmans have given up their [cabin ?].  Dr. Elting sold it to the Robertsons.

 

June 17, 1942

Dark morning. Not so cold.

 

June 18, 1942

Chilly this morning.  Yesterday I got a communication from a lawyer (Cosgrove) in Charleston saying he had some money for me.  I hope it is more than $5.00.

 

June 19, 1942

Mrs. Hull came here yesterday evening.  Had Sissie and Mary with her.  She took me for a little ride.  The weather continues cool. 

 

June 20, 1942

Saturday.  I had supper with Mary and Sissie.  Madie came in after we were through.

 

June 21, 1942

Sunday morning.  Wish I could go to church.  Cloudy this morning.

 

 

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Sunday, Sept. 13, 1942

On Sept. 5 Marian Marscher married Irving Sherres.  Just before the marriage people found out that he was a Jew and have been talking ever since about it.  On Friday Sept. 11, Bessie Slattery married a Mr. Hookstin.

 

Sunday afternoon, Sept. 20, 1942

I don't think I have ever felt hotter weather than we have had for the last week.  Today beat all.  Miss Julia Kirkland died yesterday.  A fine woman gone.  Sophy Muller's son John was killed in action.  Poor Sophy.

 

Sunday, Oct. 4, 1942

Here I am at home.  Failed to get to church today.  It has indeed been a long morning.  I am thinking of going to Bishopville this week.

 

Nov. 5, 1942

I went to Bishopville Oct. 10, returned Nov. 1.  Daisy, Thomas, and the children came for me.  I felt bum and blue at that time, with a back ache that never seemed to stop.  Daisy was kind and thoughtful; waited on me.  I had a lovely time with her and the family.  I went to stay with Mary on Oct. 30.  Took the bus home Nov. 1.  There has been no rain of any consequence since I left in October.  Today has been beautiful.  We have had no frost yet.

 

Nov. 10, 1942

Such a very warm day, and no rain yet.  Do hope this good news about the invasion of North Africa will continue.

 

Nov. 19, 1942

Warm weather continues and no rain.  On Tuesday afternoon last I went to Auxiliary meeting at Eleanor's with Mrs. McDonald and Margaret.

 

Nov. 30, 1942

Spent a few days at RiversEleanor went to Furman University to see Anne.  I got home last night.  The weather is dark and cloudy.

 

Dec. 20, 1942

This will be my third Christmas at Frogmore.  All are kind.  Hazel is my standby.  She has a lot on her.  Mr. Emile Lengnick died on Nov. 23.  Rivers is now Senior Warden.  On the 30th of Nov. Martin Dukes died.  Mr. Harry Rodgers died week before last.  Mr. James Witsell died yesterday, 19th.  I went to church today.  Two strange ladies sat in the pew.  I felt kind of forsaken.  I am afraid this will be a dull Christmas.  Sissie keeps up grandly, but Mary is most miserable. 

 

 

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April 24, 1943

Well, I am back home after having had supper with Mary and Sissie.  Everything was very nice.  Mary is certainly good to me.  Laurie and Joe Glanson have gone back to California; did not take William's children.  Poor little motherless things [have] gone back to their mother's mother.  A submarine was sunk in waters off Savannah.  The crew were saved, interned at Paris Island.  I am feeling better than I have been in several years.  Hazel is good to me.

 

April 25, 1943

Good day for church, not so cold.  Evening:  Went to church, came home for dinner.  Rivers and family came in the afternoon.  Took me around Beaufort for a ride.

 

April 26, 1943

Nice day, almost like spring.

 

 

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... funeral will be at six this afternoon.

 

July 25, 1943

My darling Daisy left me this afternoon.  I surely hated to see her go.  She took Annie, Edward, and Sissie to Summerville on her way home.  I feel bereft.  James came for the weekend.  He does not look so well.  He will return to morrow.

 

Aug. 1, 1943

Sunday.  First day of August.  My darling Mary has been in the Columbia hospital a week tomorrow.  I feel I must go to help her as soon as she gets out of the hospital.  I did want to go to church today, but as it could not be, why fret?

 

Aug. 17, 1943

My dear Mary had an operation performed in the Columbia hospital on July 26th.  Stayed there two weeks.  Went home on the 10th of Aug.  We went for her on Aug. 15th.  She is getting well.  Fred will be away from Columbia all this week.  We had a time to get to Columbia as the bridge to B[eaufort] was damaged by an oil tanker, and autos could not pass.  Anne brought R's car down to the bridge, and we used that to go to Columbia.  My, it was hot up there!  Rivers and E. are in N. York.

 

Aug. 22, 1943

One month since Mary Lawton passed.  Sissie has time ...

  

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