February 1947

(Lots of snow this month, and because of the weather, they didn't run the school buses...and Rosa is writing everyday again...I'm glad, I missed her in 1945)

Saturday, February 1, 1947
Finished painting today. Merle's came over tonight, stayed to 11:30, brought over records, had a lovely time. Bought hen #2.45 at 35 ct. a lb.
Sunday, February 2, 1947
Dennis' was here this afternoon, then Bud came awhile.
Monday, February 3, 1947
Washed clothes, am tired.
Tuesday, February 4, 1947
I did ironing, am very tired. I ironed with my new iron, washed and stretches lace table cloth.
Wednesday, February 5, 1947
Orby went to Kalamazoo, bought tube for old Philco radio. Sent order to Aldens also Leja sent for 2 pair overshoes. I sent back skillet and Orby got another glass skillet for the one I broke.
Thursday, February 6, 1947
It is still cold and stormy, make 3 days. I sure will be glad when it is over. I made me a pillow cover from goods left from curtains.
Friday, February 7, 1947
Little warmer this morning, but wind changed around noon and it is still awful cold and windy.
Saturday, February 8, 1947
Still windy and cold, snow nearly 4 foot high, where snow plow has been. Worse snow we had since we moved here. I have not been out of the house for a week and five days. I did not feel so good and we did painting, the first week and the last week it has been so awful bad. We have 4 doz. eggs.
Sunday, February 9, 1947
Our young pullets laid 9 eggs yesterday, we have only 13 pullets.
Monday, February 10, 1947
Still windy but not so cold, Orby went to Vicksburg.
Tuesday, February 11, 1947
Some warmer, wind laid snow deep. School buses in and around Kalamazoo won't run today. Merle's was over, he bought a new Chevrolet, sure nice. He took us for a ride. He told us he was stalled on railroad track and was very frightened. May God keep him from all danger pray.
Wednesday, February 12, 1947
Dad is going to Sale, I will go to Merle's. I was to Merle's, Letha fixed my hair, it looks nice. Mr. Dennis bought brooder at sale. Oh yes, I was at Letha's for dinner then Dad and I stayed to supper. Boy, I love my kiddies and pray for them each morning.
Thursday, February 13, 1947
My birthday. Letha gave me a very nice embroidery dresser scarf, sure very pretty and dolly. Got lovely cards from Daisy, Dorothy, Lydia, Orpha, Bobby and Merels children. God bless them all.
Friday, February 14, 1947
Claudia's birthday (3 years old)(Valentine's Day)We went over to Orpha's had a lovely birthday dinner for Claudia and I, the cake was the largest cake I ever seen. I ate so much, I nearly busted. got home at 11:30. I got corsage to pin on coat from Bud and Letha and Merle gave scarf and dollie. Lovely cards from my children.
Saturday, February 15, 1947
Nice day, Scholten came today.
Sunday, February 16, 1947
Stayed home all day, it was a nice day.
Monday, February 17, 1947
We went to Three Rivers, bought a new washer, Duchess and when we got home we got dinner and I did our washing. Sure nice washer, we also received package from Aldens with pans and curtains and overshoes for Mr. Lega. We took them over tonight.
Tuesday, February 18, 1947
Another nice day. Orby went to Kalamazoo, I am fixing my curtains. bought cultivator and seeder and belts, oil pail, lantern, pulleys. I sent order to Lane Bryant.
Wednesday, February 19, 1947
Another nice day, went to Kalamazoo to see about buying chair but every thing was so high. We did not buy. Took Letha 2 doz. eggs, sold @40 ct. doz. Merle was not home yet, but we passed him on our way to Kalamazoo. Bless him my dear son.
Thursday, February 20, 1947
Very nice day. Orby went to Web Coal Co. and bought coal.
Friday, February 21, 1947
Very nice day. I went to call on Dennis', he is not so well. She put my hair in pin curls. We sold my Norge washer for $50.00.
Saturday, February 22, 1947
Bad day, tried to snow. Orby and I went to Graham Sale, west of Schoolcraft, di dnot buy anything. Phoned to Rosie and told her to tell Daisy we would be there tomorrow dinner. Merle and children was over tonight. We popped corn, Letha is working.
Sunday, February 23, 1947
We stayed home, it sure is a bad, windy, snowy day and cold. did not go to Daisy's. Orby enameled the cupboards, Super Val-Spar enamel white.
Monday, February 24, 1947
Finished enameling cupboards, got order from Lane Bryant and will send coat back, way too large.
Tuesday, February 25, 1947
My mothers birthday, she would be 95 years old, if she had lived.
Wednesday, February 26, 1947
Nice day, I did my wash, I sure like my new washer. Orby went to Dr. Rasmussen at Vicksburg.
Thursday, February 27, 1947
Very nice day.
Friday, February 28, 1947
Nice day.