Volume III-B
 Û     September 1, 1939 – March 15, 1941   Ü   

  

Burton, S. C. (Pleasant Farm)

Sept. 1, 1939

A beautiful day; breeze feels like it comes from the mountain tops.  Mrs. Burns came in; said the cow she is renting was sick.  John went over after dinner, found the animal eating grass.  She had been given too much stale food.  Mrs. B. took the last of Gypsy's puppies; said someone on Paris Island wanted it.  Mary went to visit Daisy last Tuesday; I looked for her to come here.  Guess she will find it pleasanter at Daisy's.

 

Ashwood

June 4, 1940

Much has been said and done since I wrote the above.  Some of the times I have passed through in the months of this year have been very bitter.  Daisy is now my standby.  She is certainly a grand woman.  Raining this morning.  Mary and Fred brought me here on 29th of May.

 

Ashwood

June 10, 1940

Had a fine rain; much thunder and lightening.  Everything much refreshed.  Fine letters from Rivers, Anne, and Jane.  This war in France is most horrible; now Italy has declared war.  What is to become of the Allies?  God only knows.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 1, 1941

Daisy, Thomas, John, Foster, and Jean came and spent the new year with me.  After dinner we went to see Rivers, Eleanor, and the children; then the two families with me along went to see Sissie and Mary.  Had a merry, pleasant time there.  Daisy, Rivers, John, Foster, Jane, Anne, and Frances climbed the new steeple to the Episcopal Church.  The work on it is not quite finished.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 2, 1941

I felt too let down on this day after being so much with the children and grandchildren.  Cleaned up my room, washed handkerchiefs, then got a book.  It is grand that I can still read.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 3, 1941

That dear New Years Day with the children spoiled me.  Such a gloomy day this has been; rain started early in the day; kept on without ceasing.  Still coming down and it is near bed time.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 4, 1941

Today is Saturday.  Churned butter; cleaned the room.  I always make Jane's bed; it is not much trouble.  I went to town with Hazel and James.  Jane stayed here alone.  I went to Mary's; they gave me a very nice supper.  Two slices of hot toast, two cups of tea, Jello with nice custard.  Got home at 8:30 P.M.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 5, 1941

Sunday.  Woke up early.  Finally Daphne brought me a cup of coffee.  Dressed, fed the chickens, ate half a waffle, then to town to stay at Mary's until time for church.  Have to go to town early as Hazel teaches in S. School; also James and Jane attend.  Went to church.  We had communion, then back to Mary's for dinner.  In the afternoon Rivers and family came  and brought me back here.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 6, 1941

Wash day, and so very cold, but Hazel and I managed very well putting the machine in the kitchen.  I must start some new work to keep myself employed.  Still quite cold.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 7, 1941

Such a cold, rainy day, and the wind felt freezing when I went to feed the chickens.  A little sleet fell, too.  So dark one can't see to read or sew.  When the lights were on, I read an article in the Saturday Evening Post by Bess; did not like it.  Too soft on the Germans; he does not like to offend them for we might be under their control one day.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 7, 1941

Got a nice letter from Daisy.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 8, 1941

One week of the New Year gone.  A beautiful bright day, but very cold.  I have been sitting in the sunshine waiting for the children to come from school and bring the mail from the P.O.  Made a lemon pie but the meringue was no good.  The eggs would not whip.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 9, 1941

A beautiful day but cold.  I am cleaning up my room; it is very dusty.  I am hoping to go to town with the children this afternoon.  There are several things to get and also to do. 

 

2:35 P.M.

Mrs. Evans brought over her plant to have me repot it.  Poor calla lily; the bulb was set upside down; therefore, it came all crooked.  I found there was another bulb in the pot with leaves.  Now I have fixed up two pots!  I do believe they will grow O.K.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 10, 1941

[Last night] we went to the play at the High School  auditorium by the senior class.  I could not make much of it.  The music and singing after the play was very good.  The music was from Pinafore, which I went to see while I was living in Charleston years ago.  This is a beautiful day; the sun shining so bright, but, my, the wind is cold.  Comes from the northwest.  Captain Rutledge came in last night; went to the High School with us; paid for all the tickets.  He said it was his birthday, but did not say how old he is.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 11, 1941

Now I am ready to go to town.  Saturday is a no account day.  Got up late this morning; pretty cold.  Helped Daphne catch the chicken for dinner tomorrow. I am supposed to go to Rivers' for dinner tomorrow, Sunday.  I don't like this pen much; writes too fine.

 

10 P.M.

Had a nice day.  Now ready to go to bed.  Went to see Mary and Sissie.  Had supper.  Madie was there.  Came home; had a nice oyster stew.  Good night.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 12, 1941

I did not go to church today.  It was so very cold early this morning, I just did not get up in time to get ready.  Beautiful sunshine, but the cold is so intense the sun does not warm the ground much.  The children, back from Sunday School, report Eleanor in bed with flu.  Hope Rivers will come this afternoon.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 13, 1941

When I went to bed last night, I thought I was in for a spell of flu, and I was still more certain when I crawled out of bed this morning, as I had such bad pain in my sides and back.  I kept on going, feeding chickens, skimming milk, helping Hazel with the washing, even churning butter.  Took some Wah Hoo and ate a little, also drank a cup of tea.  5 P.M., feel better, pain in back nearly gone, think I will sleep better to night.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 14, 1941

This day had some sunshine, but it did not penetrate you like the sun the day before.  Hazel had a man come in and plaster up the wall which the storm in August cracked up.  Now the room can get warm and comfortable.  I hear Rivers has the flu.  I have a touch of it myself.  I don't think there is anything to do but take some calomel.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 15, 1941

A raw foggy day, has not rained.  I am hoping the sun will come out as I want to go to town this afternoon.  It is a dull, dull afternoon.  The sun did shine for a little while about 3 o'clock.  But now it is cold and dreary outside.  I have a nice fire and I am comfortable in my room.  I have much to be thankful for; therefore, it is best not to dwell on what I have lost.  James was kind and brought me a armful of wood.  I have a touch of the flu which gives me pains in my back and left side.  Will try to get to town tomorrow.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 16, 1941

Yesterday was certainly a gloomy day, but today was worse.  We went to town in the afternoon, James, Jane, and I.  Then the rain started, but was not cold.  I carried Lillian's lamp to her; she paid for it sometime ago.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 17, 1941

I am going to town with Hazel this morning.  I want to get some batteries.  I have been cleaning up this room.  It never does get thoroughly cleaned.

 

Night.  Time to go to bed, going on ten o'clock.  Jane is sick; she is sleeping upstairs in her bed, so I am here in my room alone.  I had a nice visit with Sissie this morning while Hazel was having her hair washed.  I wanted very much to see Rivers, but all the family are sick, some with flu.  I was afraid I might take it if I went there.  Do hope all will soon be well.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 18, 1941

A cloudy day.  We have had no sunshine since Monday.  I tried to get a chicken for dinner tomorrow, but Daphne would not help me run it down.  Rivers phoned he would not come over tomorrow.  I am glad he is better of the flu; hope he will not go out too soon.  Will not go to town tonight.  Jane still sick in.  The paper today contains very gloomy war news.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 19, 1941

The sun is shining this morning.  I did not go to church, and Hazel and children did not go to Sunday School.

Sunday Night.  My dear Mary and Fred came to see me this afternoon. I am sorry to say that Mary is not looking well.  I think she and Fred have had a touch of the flu that has been going around.  Captain Rutledge is here tonight.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 20, 1941

I have not felt so good today; did not sleep well last night.  This morning after drinking my coffee, I swallowed one grain of calomel.  I think it will do my liver good.  I helped Hazel wash; a big lot of clothes we had.  I listened to the president's Inaugural Address; it was not very interesting, mostly about Democracy and maintaining our democratic form of government.  Took in all the clothes.  Jane usually helps, but she had a beau this afternoon, Curtis.  Lovely shining day, sun so beautiful after last week's gloomy weather.  Quite cold.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 21, 1941

Time to go to bed.  I did not feel so good today; my old stomach went on a rampage.  I took one grain of calomel, but it was too much for my insides.  I feel better tonight; guess the worst is over.  Read a horrid book, Victory by Joseph Conrad.  All the characters were killed off.  Nice shiny day, but even in the sun the wind was cold.

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 22, 1941

It was raining this morning, but by afternoon the sun was out.  I tried to make a head cheese for Hazel, but it did not turn out so well, don't think it was cooked enough for one thing, and I think the hog-head was not so fresh.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 23, 1941

Year today since John left me.  All have been good and kind, but, oh, how I have missed him.  Daisy sent lovely flowers; now I am going to dress up his grave.  Lovely day of sun.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 24, 1941

Went to the Library this morning to get books.  One is called Seven Grass Huts by Cecile Hulse Matschrats; it is about Brazil, very interesting.  Nice sun but chilly.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 25, 1941

Saturday:  Helped Daphne catch chicken for dinner tomorrow; seems to be always my job.  Went to Mary's for supper.  Did not think Sissie as bright as usual.. Madie was there.  Plenty of sun.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 26, 1941

Plenty of sun but cold wind blowing.  Did not go to church.  Flu still bad around Beaufort.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 27, 1941

Here is the sun coming out.  I thought it would be a rainy day.  We washed, but it is doubtful about the clothes drying.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 28, 1941

Month most gone.  Beautiful day; we are blessed with such good weather.  I went to town with James.  He had to go to get Jane; she plays in the school orchestra, has to stay after school to practice.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 30, 1941

Another beautiful day.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Jan. 31, 1941

The sun is still delighting us, but I think the farmers need rain.  Heard over the radio Hitler is liable to stage his invasion of England the last twelve days of February.  They are working on some horrible machine to help in the conquest called Blue Warmers.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 1, 1941

Lovely sunshine, but cold wind is keeping things miserable outside.  Hope to go to town tonight.

 

9:45 P. M.

Had a nice supper with Mary and Sissie and a talk after.  Now time to go to bed.  Mrs. Ricker was buried today. 

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 2, 1941

The seven Deadly Sins: Pride, Covetousness, Lust, Anger, Gluttony, Envy, and Sloth.  Did not go to church today, right leg pain; must be rheumatism.  Had nice company.  Rivers, Eleanor and family, Sissie, Mary, Mrs. Hull, and Madie.  Cloudy all day.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 3, 1941

Rainy, cold day, but we got the wash out.  Sun came out in the afternoon.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 4, 1941

Sun is out today, but, my, it is cold.  Rivers came by 9 A.M. to bring some corn for the chickens.  Got three letters: Annie, Daisy, and John.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 5, 1941

Grand sunshine, but the cold continues.  I am going to town after 2 P.M. to have my hair washed.  Hazel will get a shampoo.

While in town after I got my hair washed, James took me to Mary's.  We were surprised to see him back in an hour or so, as he expected to be in the picture show some longer than that; found out he was sick, said he fell down coming out of the picture place, and someone brought him to Mary's, but we had seen no one when he drove the car to the gate.  When Hazel came, she got Dr. Foster, who did not think him very sick.  Gave him calomel; he is better.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 6, 1941

James is much better this morning.  Weather cloudy and continues cold.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 7, 1941

Raining all the morning but started to clear up about two P.M.  Had a nice day.  Eleanor came for me about 11 o'clock to have dinner with them.  All my children were most generous in giving me birthday presents, even my dear Belle sent me a lovely card and $1.00.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 8, 1941

Saturday.  No chicken for dinner tomorrow.  I had supper with Sissie and Mary.  Sun shines but cold.

 

The next entry is also labeled Feb. 8.  Apparently it was written after the above — perhaps the next day.

 

Feb. 8.  Sunshine today but cold.

Capt. Rutledge, who has been sick with the flu for two weeks, came to have dinner with us today.  He is going to Charleston to visit his daughter.  Jane came home but went right back to go to a wiener party.  She was to go with a boy who is president of the Senior Class, name Stratton Demosthenes.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 9, 1941

Freezing cold, but I got to church.  Did not find the service helpful.  Had dinner with Rivers and family.  They brought me home and helped bring in plants.  I would hate to have them ruined by the cold after going through the winter this far.  Cold sunshine.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 10, 1941

Beautiful day but still very cold.  We got through with the washing.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 11, 1941

Tuesday.  Got a letter from Jean.  John went home for the weekend.  Thomas got back from Alabama and Mississippi on Saturday.  Sunshine but still cold.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 12, 1941

Not quite so cold.  Nice sunshine but wind is too cold to sit outside.  Hazel went to Dr. Lang to see if he could find out the cause of pain in her head and eyes.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 13, 1941

Beautiful day.  It is nice to be outside. The sun is grand.  Capt. Rutledge came back last evening, brought Jane a puppy, pure Spitz.  Went to town with the children.  Hunted for undervest, could not find what I wanted, bought two from Mittle's.  Guess I will have to make out with them.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 14, 1941

Rained last night.  The sun is trying to shine this morning.  Dr. Foster had a heart attack last Saturday, [the] 9th.  I got two pretty valentines; grandchildren sent them.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 15, 1941

Saturday.  A beautiful day.  Lovely sunshine.  Mr. Pendergass came this morning.  I was in the chicken yard.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 16, 1941

Did not get to church today.  Hazel went to Dr. Lang about the pain in her head.  Jane went to Sunday School with Curtis W.  Beautiful day; right cold.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 17, 1941

Wash day; not a lot of wash.  Got a long letter from Daisy.  Plenty of sunshine and plenty of wind.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 18, 1941

Hen was to hatch today; not a chicken.  I have not given up hope some will come out tomorrow.  Quite cold and that northeast wind is horrid.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 19, 1941

Hen had one white chicken; still hope for more.  Sun is delightful, but wind, oh, so cold.  I am going to town with James.  He will bring Jane home; she stayed for orchestra practice.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 20, 1941

A Sunshine Day in the morning, clouded up in the afternoon, had a little rain.  So cold, thought it would freeze; covered my plants.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 21, 1941

Thought it would be raining this morning, but sun was shining beautifully.  But it was still cold.  Hazel, Capt. [Rutledge], and children are at the picture show to see "Gone with the Wind."  LeRoy brought Hazel a beautiful brass set for the chimney in the living room.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 22, 1941

Beautiful day.  Still cold.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 23, 1941

Lord, I thank you for a nice day.  Had dinner with Mary and Sissie.  My darling children brought me home.  Clear and very cold.

 

 

 

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 24, 1941

Clear, but I don't think it will last.  Got out the clothes, but they did not get dry very well.  Jane took them in though.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 25, 1941

Rain a plenty last night, still a little drizzle, and cold.  I say it is!  Afternoon: Sun out, not as cold as this morning.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 26, 1941

Sun is shining, but atmosphere very hazy.  Still cold.  I must try to write to John. ... Got John's letter off. Will have to write to Foster next.  Not a very nice day.  Sun shone in the morning, a little rain in the afternoon, quite cold.  I went to church tonight.  LeRoy took Hazel and me.  Rivers spoke.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 27, 1941

Rainy weather, not so cold.  Want to go to town this afternoon. ... Turned much colder.  I went to town, stayed awhile  with Sissie and Mary.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Feb. 28, 1941

Coldest morning yet.  Did not stay out long when I fed the chickens.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 1, 1941

Yesterday was cold all day but it is colder today — but plenty of beautiful sunshine.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 2, 1941

Miley Varn died yesterday.  I am going to the funeral with Rivers this afternoon.  He is the last of old Aaron Varn's grandchildren.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 3, 1941

Went with Rivers to Miley's funeral.  Quite a large crowd.  I estimate about 500 people were there, many could not get in Wesley Chapel where the funeral was held. He was buried in the church yard, the cemetery a short distance from the church.  Such a number of beautiful flowers adorned the grave.  On our way home we stopped to see Mrs. Muller and Sophie.  They do not appear to have many of this world's goods, but are apparently happy.  Clear and warmer.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 4, 1941

Plenty of rain last night; very cloudy.  I think we are in for more rain.  Cleared about 10 o'clock, turned out a balmy spring day.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 5, 1941

Beautiful sunshine this morning, plenty clear.

 

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 6, 1941

Such a cloudy, miserably cold morning. Look for Daisy and children tomorrow; i.e., they will go to Mary's tomorrow and come to see me on the 8th. 

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 7, 1941

Rain all day.  I am afraid Daisy had a hard time getting to Orangeburg.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 8, 1941

No rain as yet today.  Very cloudy; sun came out for awhile — too bad!  Daisy and Foster got here on time, 11:30 A.M.  We went to the church yard, put out some bulbs, then paid a short visit to Sissie.  Mary was down town.  We went to Eleanor's for dinner as it was small Rivers' birthday. Sissie and Mary came in the afternoon to have cake and ice cream.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 9, 1941

Sunday.  A plenty of sunshine but a cold wind blowing.  Daisy, Foster, and I went to church, nice services.  Daisy did not stay long after dinner.  Did so hate to see her go.  Rivers, Eleanor, and the children came in the evening; that was fine.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 10, 1941

Wash day.  Sun kind of weak, but glad it is shining.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 11, 1941

Somebody stole my car! Is that not a shame?  Just walked in the back yard and wheeled the car out.  We will certainly miss it.  Marian Gray, John's niece is coming to S. C.  She wants to pay us a visit.  I will be glad to see her.  Sun out all day but wind cold.  Captain R. brought us a new percolator.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 12, 1941

Not much sun.  Wind is cold.  I am glad the car is back.  Some Negro took it for a ride.  When the gas gave out, he left it on the side of the road on the other side of the Island.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 13, 1941

Very measly sun, the wind cold.  Going to town with the children in the afternoon, it was cloudy.  I said, "I would not be surprised if it does not rain before we get back home."  James said no chance of rain.  Sure enough, just after we got to town there was quite a hard shower!

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 14, 1941

Sun quite bright this morning, but the wind feels freezing.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 15, 1941

Yesterday was indeed a cold day.  I found it a difficult matter to keep warm, but today is grand.  Sun so bright and clear.  Afternoon:  Cold set in again.  Jane and I had supper with Mary and Sissie; sweet to be with them.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 16, 1941

I did not go to church.  It was cold and rainy; my aching leg kept me home.  E. and Rivers with Frances and small Rivers had supper with us tonight.  Capt. Rutledge came in after supper.  It is a little warmer.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 17, 1941

Wash Day.  A beautiful Day.  Sunshine so bright and not very cold.  Alas and alas! before night it started to turn cold. Afraid everything will be frozen up in the morning.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 18, 1941

Sure enough, a big frost and plenty of ice, but my plants are not killed.  Hope Rivers' lettuce is not hurt.  It is a pretty day even if quite cold.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 19, 1941

A nice pretty day, but still cold.  Too bad Mr. Batchelder has to have his other leg cut off.

 

9:45 P.M.

James brought a card from Mary from the P.O.  She said she and some others were coming on Thursday to visit us.  After reading it, I looked up, and there was Mary.  They changed their minds and came this afternoon.  Marion looks well, has changed very little; wish she could have stayed with us a day or two.  Mamie Varn, Emma Jane, my Mary, and Kathleen came with Marion.  Capt. is here tonight.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 20, 1941

Not a bad day; not much sunshine and not much cold.  Tonight LeRoy came in, said it was raining.  Went to town with the children.  Got some medicine.  If Great Britain conquers Germany according to the vision of President Roosevelt, the four horsemen of American freedom will go riding to all four corners of the earth: (1) freedom of speech; (2) freedom of conscience; (3) freedom from fear; and (4) freedom from want.  Saturday Evening Post

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 21, 1941

Woke up this morning to find the rain coming aplenty and still cold.  Spring starts today.  No sun all day.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 22, 1941

Cold, dark, miserable day.  Mr.  Batchelder was taken to Savannah last night to have his other leg cut off.   Poor lady; I feel sorry for her.  I would like to read La Guerre and la Paix by Tolstoy.  Ask about Bernadette.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 23, 1941

Got to church.  Had dinner with Mary and Sissie.  LeRoy and Hazel brought me home.  Had some sunshine.  Not a very agreeable day.

 

 

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 24, 1941

When I went out this morning, the sunshine was brilliant.  In a short time clouds advanced from the north; now it is dark and gloomy, rain falling in torrents (11 A.M.)  But it stopped in time to get the washing out, and the sun came out enough to dry it.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 25, 1941

Hazel had a picture of her father made for me; so good and sweet of her.  It made me feel dreadful to look at it; hope it will not be that long.  I am reading Letter s of a Diplomat's Wife by Mary Waddington.  A good book.  Wish I knew the origin of "Mrs. Grunay."  A nice sunshiny day.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 26, 1941

Went to town with the children.  Jane went to a concert in Savannah with Mrs. Waterhouse.  Capt. R. took Hazel, James and me over to Hunting Island over the causeway and the bridges; it is wonderful over there.  A little cold.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 27, 1941

Kept Library for Mrs. Evans.  Got home 4 o'clock.  A hard rain came up; after the rain it turned quite cold.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 28, 1941

This morning was cold and windy.  I did not want to leave the fire.  But it was not a bad day.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 29, 1941

Beautiful sunshine, but, oh! how the cold wind blows.  Dressed without fire this morning, but found it too cold to sit without one.  Have a nice blaze (10:00 A.M.).

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 30, 1941

Sunday.  I went to church as did Hazel and children.  Had dinner with Eleanor and Rivers.  E. not feeling well.  Rivers brought me home.  Capt. Rutledge came in after supper; brought two beautiful azaleas.  He said they were for me; we will all enjoy them.  Nice day, a little windy.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

Mar. 31, 1941

Wash Day.  Nice sunshine, still a little cold.  Set out azaleas; also planted some achimenes.  5 P.M.:  Sitting by the fire in my room.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

April 1, 1941

A nice day.  A little cloudy this morning, but the sun came out after awhile.  We had a nice ride in Captain's car to town and back.  We got some of the first drum fish of the season.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

April 2, 1941

Weather getting warmer, but wind's blowing cold today.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

April 3, 1941

I was to go to town with the children this afternoon, but after taking a nap, got up feeling quite sick; concluded it was best to stay at home.  I felt better as night came on.  Pretty good weather, still chilly.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

April 4, 1941

Went to Charleston with Hazel and the children.  It always brings back recollections of times long past.  King Street does not change much.  We had a nice day and the weather was charming; just a few light showers — nothing to worry about.  Stopped in Summerville on the way back.  Annie and Edward look fine, but the town looked drab.  Very few azaleas in bloom or wisteria.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

April 5, 1941

Plenty of sunshine.  Tomorrow is Palm Sunday.  Hope to go to church.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

April 6, 1941

Did not go to church.  Instead went to Hunting Island with LeRoy, H., and the children.  The beach was grand and lovely.  Crowds of people, but I felt I was in the wrong place.  Rivers did not come to see me, but wrote a very good excuse.  This was a beautiful day.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

April 7, 1941

Wash Day. Plenty of wind and sun to dry the clothes.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

April 8, 1941

Just finished reading Foundation Stone by Lella Warren.  Brings in about the Civil War.  Scene laid in Alabama and South Carolina.  A spitting rain nearly all day.  No sunshine.  Dull and gloomy.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

April 9, 1941

Bright sunshine, but did not last long, but had no rain.  Daisy sent lovely narcissi to put on John's grave.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

April 10, 1941

Went to town with Hazel.  She and John are to play before service Easter; she went to church to practice.  All gone except this lonely body.  Milkman William is around. Cloudy and sunny, cloudy and sunny all day.  Mr. Bachelder is back; wonder how it feels to have both legs off.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

April 11, 1941

Perfectly beautiful morning.  The Cherokee rose is out; it is a lovely sight.  Rain came hard in the afternoon.

 

 

 

Frogmore, S. C.

April 12, 1941

Tomorrow is Easter.  I am ready to go to town with Hazel.  It has been a nice day; wind is now blowing a lot.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

April 13, 1941

Beautiful day.  No rain.  Went to church with Hazel and Jane.  Music was lovely.  My boy's voice was especially clear and strong.  Did not go to afternoon services.  Nellie and Mrs. Lepine Rice came to see me.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

April 14, 1941

Wash Day.  And also the house started being torn up.  The back kitchen being moved in back part of yard.  All, my flowers put out in the yard.  Went to play cards in town.  Plenty of sunshine.

 

 

Frogmore, S. C.

April 15, 1941

Tuesday.  Sun shining brightly.  Sorry I cannot sit on the piazza.  Work on house going on.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

April 16, 1941

Sunshine a plenty; want rain.  Heard from  D. — tells me Jean and Foster have made their vows as Christians in the Presbyterian Church.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

April 17, 1941

Still good sunshine.  Will keep the Library this afternoon, then go to town.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

April 18, 1941

Plenty of sunshine and plenty of noise made by carpenters fixing the outside of the house.  It will be fine when finished.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

April 19, 1941

Mary wrote Mamie Varn was in a bad way; had a stroke about a month ago.  Her face twisted to one side; too bad.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

April 20, 1941

Did not go to church.  Went to Middleton's Gardens.  They are more beautiful than ever.  Captain Rutledge gave us the treat. Hazel and LeRoy and Eleanor, Capt. Rutledge and myself.  A beautiful day and a beautiful afternoon.  8:45 P.M.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

April 21, 1941

Wash Day.  Helped Hazel.  Felt quite tired; took a good rest in the afternoon.  Plenty of sunshine.  We need rain.

 

 

Frogmore, S. C.

April 22, 1941

Windy and quite chilly; also cloudy.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

April 23, 1941

Finished reading Raleigh Eden by Fletcher.  Plenty of sun; dry.

 

Frogmore, S. C.

April 24, 1941

Went to town with the children.  Jane to practice for May Day.

 

Bishopville, S. C.

April 26, 1941

Here I am with Daisy and her dear ones.  How sweet they are.

 

Bishopville, S. C. (Ashwood)

April 27, 1941

Have not been feeling so well today.  But have had many blessings.  Nice day, somewhat cold.

 

Bishopville, S. C. (Ashwood)

April 28, 1941

Beautiful day of sunshine.  Not too hot or too cool.  Went to B[ishopville] with Mrs. Cain and Daisy.  Met Mrs. Rhame.  Saw Mrs. McComb with her fine baby boy.

 

Bishopville, S. C. (Ashwood)

April 29, 1941

I am feeling some better.  Jean not so well tonight; poor dear, she hates to give up.  Went to Bishopville; met Mrs. Posie [Jossie?], Mrs. Rhame again. Hawthorne [Dixon] and Lena Rivers Mc[Cutchen]. 

 

Bishopville, S. C. (Ashwood)

April 30, 1941

Daisy had a card party for the Ashwood teachers, about 30.  They all looked very nice.  I played bridge with some of them.

 

Bishopville, S. C. (Ashwood)

May 1, 1941

Nice day.  Daisy and I went to Bishopville in the morning.  Got a card from my darling Hazel. 

 

Bishopville, S. C. (Ashwood)

May 2, 1941

Went to May Day Festival.  Had supper.  Very good.  Thomas did well in his speech. 

 

Bishopville, S. C. (Ashwood)

May 3, 1941

Went to play by Ashwood school.  Also had supper at Ashwood — spread, chicken, cake, salad, stuffed eggs, ham rolls, iced tea.  Very good.

Went to Bishopville with family.  Played cards after supper. 

 

 

 

Bishopville, S. C. (Ashwood)

May 4, 1941

Sick all day.  If Daisy had not fixed up eggs and whiskey morning and afternoon, I would have collapsed.

 

Bishopville, S. C. (Ashwood)

May 5, 1941

Felt better today, but not worth much.  Went to Bishopville; saw Mrs. Baskins.  Iris beautiful.  She gave me a grand bunch; nice lady. Went to [Ashwood] school auditorium.  Mr. Davis preached; he will preach until Sunday.

 

Bishopville, S. C. (Ashwood)

May 6, 1941

Beautiful morning; somewhat hazy.  Thomas went on trip to N.C. yesterday; look for him back today. 

 

Bishopville, S. C. (Ashwood)

May 7, 1941

Thomas came back this afternoon.  Brought beautiful strawberries; he made 12 qts. preserves.  Had a little rain.

 

Bishopville, S. C. (Ashwood)

May 8, 1941

Went to Sumter this morning.  Went to Bishopville this afternoon; then to service in Ashwood auditorium by Mr. Davis.

 

Bishopville, S. C. (Ashwood)

May 9, 1941

Went to a birthday party at a Mrs. Smith's; about 25 ladies were there.  After eating the refreshments, the crowd carried the presents ...[a page is missing from the ledger Book.  The last entry  (see below)was written on the inside back cover  of the Ledger.  The entry is dated, but there is no indication of where she was when she wrote  it.]

 

 

March 15, 1941

I believe in God Almighty, Maker of Heaven and earth.  I believe in Jesus Christ, his son, our Lord and Savior.  I believe in the sacredness and authority of the Bible, which contains the lesson and history of His life.  I believe in the guilt and misery of sin.  I solemnly believe in the Life Eternal, and its happiness and holiness and the gift of Jesus Christ to the race, or such of us