John Joseph Fuller's Dairy
Introduction of diary of John Joseph Fuller
John Joseph Fuller was born November 19,1905 in Athens, Henderson County Texas,
and died August 05, 1980 in Athens Texas. John Fuller was my grandpa.
John was born to Thomas Jefferson Fuller and Martha "Mattie" Boyd.
John Fuller married Sarah "Sallie" Miller daughter of Jim Miller and Mary
"Mollie" Dalton on December 19, 1925 in Athens Texas.
Sallie was born Aug 08,1905 and died April 11, 1973 in Athens.
John and Sallie had four children. Mary John Fuller born March 31, 1930,
Raymond Jack Fuller born May 25, 1936, Sherian Shawnee Fuller born October 9,1939
and Derwin Lawson Fuller born October 9, 1939. Sherian and Derwin were twins.
Sherian was born ten minutes before Derwin. All four children
were born and raised in Athens and Henderson County Texas.
John and Sallie are buried side by side at the Rome Cemetery.
Their son Derwin died Sept 6, 1997 in Houston Texas and is buried in the Rome Cemetery.
Grandpa farmed and trapped most all of his life. He was a good farmer and a good trapper.
When I was a young child I would go on the trap line with him. Grandpa taught me
how to trap, hunt, fish and how to shoot and handle a gun. I have so many wonderful
memories of those days. A lot of days I did not go to school because I wanted to go
on the trap line or to the woods with grandpa. But there were a lot of times that
grandpa told me I was going to school anyway.
John Fuller was in the Texas National Guard. He enlisted in the Howitzer Company,
144th Infantry September 22, 1936. Served three years under Captain Gaston M Wood,
Athens, Texas.
On October 13, 1939 enlisted in the Anti-Tank Platoon Hg Co 144th Inf Captain Gaston Wood.
This information is wrote in the back of a book published in 1940 for Texas National Guard.
Grandpa had a lot of friends. I do not know of him ever meeting a stranger.
I am going to try to tell you who some of the people are that grandpa talks about in this diary.
He talks about his mother Mattie. After his daddy Thomas died his mother married a man by
the name of Samuel Moody. I have been told that Mr. Moody was a mean old man.
Family members say that Samuel Moody was not related to R. J. Moody that grandpa speaks
of in his diary. Granny Moody and Samuel Moody are both buried in the Rome cemetery.
Alvin Ross was a very long time friend of the family. Grandpa talks about Alvin going
to New York. He was speaking of the New York Community in Henderson County, Texas.
Laura was the sister of Sallie. Laura Miller married Chester Harris. They had three children,
James T "J.T." Harris, Johnny Claude "Doyle" Harris and Nolan Harris.
Johnnie was also the sister of Sallie. Johnnie Miller married Enoch Harris.
They had one child Enoch Nathaniel Harris. After Enoch died Johnnie married
Archie Luther Boyd. Archie was the brother of Mattie.
From my understanding that did not last long. Johnnie had another baby by a man
named Sterling Harris. He was a cousin to Enoch Harris her first husband.
The baby's name was Dalton and he lived only about three months.
Lillian and Taylor Slaton was friends that lived in the community.
D.O. Paris lived in the Bethel community. Grandpa and him were friends.
D.O. also farmed. After the death of grandpa I would still see D.O. and his family.
D.O. started to farm at the Pool farm. That is the same place where I grew up.
D.O. raised watermelons just like grandpa did. After I became a teenager I lived
in Houston but every chance I got I was in Athens. I would always stop by the store
and say hi to D.O. and his wife Alla Bea. D.O. took my nephew Billy to the fields with
him a few times. He also took my niece Katie when she was very small. I always
looked forward to the summer time to get me a good watermelon from D.O. and to have a
friendly conversation. I am proud and honored to say that D. O. was my friend.
And I miss him. D.O. was born Apr 29, 1928 and died Feb 27, 1995 in Athens and is buried
in the Shelby Chapel cemetery. He had cancer. I am so thankful that over the years
I have been able to maintain a close friendship with the Paris family.
To this date I still talk to and still maintain a friendship with the family.
They live in the Bethel Community north of Athens.
Maude Slaton was a family friend that lived in the community. She was
also D. O. Paris grandmother. She raised D. O.
Mr. And Mrs. Youngblood lived in the community. Athlean is their daughter.
Athlean still lives in her parents old house in what is now called New Walton
Community.Over the years I have also maintained a friendship with Athlean and
her children. Athlean and I share the same birthday but many years apart.
At this time (2002) she is not in good health. Mr. and Mrs. Youngblood are buried
in the Zion Hill Cemetery.
Regania was John's sister. She married William Ballard (Buster) Burden.
Regania and Buster are both buried in the Rome Cemetery in Henderson County, Texas.
Opal Terry was a friend. She married U. V. Wallace. They are both buried at
Shelby Chapel Cemetery.
The Slaton's were family friends. Some of the Slaton's are buried in the Liberty
Cemetery in Van Zandt County.
Diary of John J Fuller
Jan 1,1945
Worked the mill today January 1st and read 10-11 the 12th chapter of Genesis in the Bible.
Ground feed (?) for Paul Neal. Mr. Moody, Mr. Terry, Mr. Youngblood and myself.
Jan 2,1945 Ground feed this morning. Built fence this afternoon. Tonight read
two chapters in the Bible. It is cloudy and cold. Looks like rain.
Jan 3,1945
Today I built fence for Mr. Moody. It looked like rain this morning but
cleared off about noon. But it is still cold.
Jan 4, 1945
Went to town today and carried Mrs. ?) home. It is still cold and looks like snow.
Jan 5, 1945
Killed a hog today and tonight read the book title little Red Terror Bible Prophecy.
Sallie and the kids, all but Derwin went to Mrs. Fosters for awhile.
Jan 6, 1945
Went to town today. It was wet and the road was muddy. Mr. Moody brought me home tonight.
Jan 7, 1945
Today is Sunday but it is so cold. We still did not have school.
Jan 8,1945 Build a fence today for Mr. Moody. It is getting colder. It sure looks
like winter time.
Jan 9,1945 It is still cold. I cut a little wood for myself this afternoon.
Jan 10,1945
I ploughed today. The sun shined. It looks like Spring. But it is still cold.
Was lots of ice this morning.
Jan 11,194
I ploughed today. It was a little extra warm for this time of year. It was still cloudy.
Look like rain.
Jan 12,1945
Raymond and I both plowed today. Mr. Moody came out and stayed for awhile this
afternoon. It seems like real Spring day.
Jan 13,1945
We moved the cow barn today. Mr. Moody brought me another milk cow today.
We went to town late this afternoon and stayed awhile. Got home about 9:30 o'clock.
Jan 14,1945
Taught Sunday school this morning at Summers Hill schoolhouse. Charlotte Foster led the song.
Jan 15,1945
Ploughed today. It is still cold and looks like rain.
Jan 16,1945
Ploughed this morning. Worked for Mr. Moody this afternoon. The old black cow brought
a bull calf today. Alvin Ross came home from California today.
Jan 17,1945
I worked in the orchard today until noon. And then worked on the cow barn
for Mr. Moody. It is raining now and pretty cold. Looks like it might be bad weather.
Jan 18,1945
It rained all last night and today. It is still cloudy. Looks like it might
start raining any minute. It is mighty cold now. The wind is blowing from the
northwest pretty sharp.
Jan 19,1945
It has been cold and raining all day. It really is winter time. Can't do
anything. It is bad.
Jan 20,1945
Today is some better but not much. It is still wet and cold. Bernie Foster
and I went hunting today but there was so much water in the bottom that we
could not get in the bottom.
Jan 21,1945
We had a very good crowd at church and Sunday school. Brother C. S. James of
Jacksonville preached and I taught the bible class. It is still cold and misty today.
Jan 22,1945
Alvin and I cut wood today. It is still cold and wet but the sun shined today.
Bernie and I went a squirrel hunting this afternoon. I killed one
and he killed two. It was dark when we got home.
Jan 23,1945
Alvin, Bernie and myself cut wood today. The sun shined today. Looks like
a real spring day. It is still cold but clear tonight for the first time in two weeks.
Jan 24,1945
Today looks like a real spring day. We worked on the road this morning.
Mr. Moody, Alvin, Raymond and myself went hog hunting this afternoon but
did not find the hog we were looking for.
Jan 25,1945
I hunted hogs this morning. It looks like spring today. I worked in the
yard this afternoon. Alvin has gone to New York. Will be back Saturday.
Jan 26,1945
We went to town today. It looks like spring. The sun is shining but it is
still pretty cold. Brought a new truck bed from town for the truck.
Mr. Moody went to Big Sandy tonight.
Jan 27,1945
I hunted a hog this morning. Raymond and I worked in the yard this afternoon.
It is still trying to rain but is warm today. Clarence Foster and family came
in from Dallas today. Earl Dean Foster spent the night here.
Jan 28,1945
It was to bad for us to have Sunday school today. It is awful cold today.
It rained some last night. And still looks like rain tonight. But I hope it
does not rain. I want to kill a hog.
Jan 29,1945
Today has been cold but clear. We killed a hog for Mr. Moody today.
Sallie went up to Laura's today. She is so sick. Clarence Foster went back
to Dallas tonight. His family went with him. They are working up there.
Jan 30,1945
Alvin and I worked on a hot bed today. It was awful cold this morning
but it got a little warmer this afternoon but not very much.
We almost completed the hot bed. Will finish it tomorrow.
Jan 31,1945
Alvin and I worked on the hot bed this morning. We cut bushes this afternoon.
It is still cold and looks like rain. We hope to get our land broke up
real soon and will if it don't rain.
Feb 1,1945
Old Jessey brought a white-faced heifer. Old Billy brought a red heifer today.
Also January 16th old black cow brought a black white face bull.
Alvin and I ploughed today until four o'clock. It got so cold and misty we quit.
Alvin is kinda sick with a cold.
Feb 2, 1945
We ploughed awhile this morning. But got to cold. We helped Mr. Foster
kill a goat. This afternoon Sallie went to Laura's. She is sick. R. J. came
out awhile tonight.
Feb 3, 1945
I sowed my tomato seeds this morning. Went to town this afternoon. I went out to
Laura's a little while. Derwin came back home with me. He is playing now.
He is so glad to be back home.
Feb 4, 1945
Rather warm part of the day, but cold and raining now. Clarence Foster and
family was down here today. Charles Terry from Ft Worth was here today.
Feb 5, 1945
It was extra cold this morning. But some warmer this afternoon. We cut wood
for the hot bed this morning. Sallie and Sherian did not come home today.
R. J. came out and tonight. Derwin is asleep now.
Feb 6, 1945
Today looked like a spring day. Alvin and I ploughed today. R. J. came
out and milked. Sallie and Sherian came home this afternoon. Boy was I glad.
Feb 7, 1945
We ploughed today. It is pretty cold today but is clear. I am reading a book
title Lives that Guides. It is a good book. I have made good money
so far this year. Hope to make at least a hundred.
Feb 8, 1945
We worked on the road today. I went up to Laura's and brought them home
with us tonight. R. J. came out here this afternoon for a little while.
Feb 9, 1945
We hauled wood this morning and ploughed the orchard this afternoon.
Mr. Moody came out this afternoon and brought me a barrel to haul water for my tomatoes.
Feb 10, 1945
I tried to work this morning but it is trying to rain. I carried Mama to
the doctor this afternoon. I saw Captain Hubert Boyd in town today.
Said he thought they would go over seas pretty soon.
Feb 11, 1945
Today has been cloudy and rained a little before day this morning. Clarence Foster
of Dallas came down here today. Bernie and Laverne Foster has been sick
with the flu but are up now.
Feb 12, 1945
It has rained most all day. It is getting pretty cold. I shucked corn most
all day and made a cage for my pet squirrel. Kate Foster had the doctor
with her today. She is pretty sick.
Feb 13, 1945
I am a little tired tonight. I worked on the tiller today. It is rather
warm today. Clarence went back to Dallas today. Charles Terry came over
here for awhile tonight. Mary John is sick.
Feb 14, 1945
I am tired again tonight. I have been working in the garden and bedding
my sweet potatoes. Alvin is harrowing corn land. It is still warm like springtime.
Feb 15, 1945
We planted corn today. It looks like real spring weather. Mr. and Mrs. Moody
came out for a little while this afternoon. Mary John, Raymond and Alvin have
gone down to Mr. Fosters.
Feb 16, 1945
We planted corn today. The weather is rather warm. It looks like rain.
Mary John and Raymond went to the party tonight. Me, Sallie,Mama and the boys
went to the Fosters for a little while tonight.
Feb 17, 1945
We killed a hog today. Almost got wet. It rained all day. I got my hog hung
up and it begin to pour down rain and hail. Mr. Foster moved to Bethel
today in the rain. It is pretty cold tonight and still raining.
Feb 18, 1945
It has been awful cold today and looks like snow. I did not go to church today.
I didn't think would be any, but there was.
Feb 19, 1945
It has rained all day. It rained all night last night. I went to the mailbox
this morning. Helped Mr. and Mrs. Youngblood move there stove and put
down a rug. Mrs. Foster is pretty sick. Had the doctor here twice last night.
Feb 20, 1945
It has rained some most all day. I built a door for the cellar and went a
hunting this afternoon. Killed one squirrel. Water is all over the bottom.
I saw the ducks but did not kill any.
Feb 21, 1945
I carried Nolen home today. He was sick. It really did come a big rain
last night. I worked on my cellar some. Mr. Moody came out for a little
while this afternoon and milked. Mary John is at Laura's for awhile.
Feb 22, 1945
We worked in the yard today. Mr. Moody brought out a load of tomato
fertilizer today and carried back two hogs to kill and put in his
freezer locker. I am tired tonight.
Feb 23, 1945
I am tired tonight. I built a hog pasture today. Mr. Moody came out at
5:30 o'clock and got a mule to take to the sale. I hope he don't sell
him for we can use him. It is a little warmer tonight.
Feb 24, 1945
We built fence this morning for Mr. Moody. I hauled a load of wood
and worked in the garden this afternoon. Raymond and I went a hunting
late this afternoon but did not get anything.
Feb 25, 1945
Today has been a long one. Mr. Thornhill came over for awhile.
It looks like spring. We are having blustery weather but that
goes with spring. It looks like it might rain. It is getting time
for clouds to come in now. Old baby brought a heifer calf.
Feb 26, 1945
It has rained all day. It is pretty cold. I can not do anything.
It rained some last night.
Feb 27, 1945
It rained almost all day, and rained all last night. And sure is cold.
Raymond went over to Mr. Terry's for awhile this afternoon.
Feb 28, 1945
It has been pretty cold all day. We cut some wood and worked on
our cold frames today. Mr. Moody brought me some new wire.
March 1, 1945
We worked on our cold frames today. It is still cold. It is now
12 o'clock tonight and raining. And looks like it will keep on for some time.
March 2, 1945
We worked on our cold frames until about 2 o'clock and it begin to rain.
And we went to the house. It rained pretty hard.
March 3, 1945
It came a awful rain last night and rained some this morning. We went to town
this afternoon. Mama stayed up there tonight.
March 4, 1945
We spent awhile at Mr. Terry's tonight. We did not have Sunday school. It is warm t
tonight. Mary John is spending the night with the Foster girls.
March 5, 1945
We worked on our cold frames. Mr. and Mrs. Moody came out this afternoon for awhile.
March 6, 1945
It is cold. We went to town today. Mr. Moody was out here again today.
It is pretty cold tonight. Laverne Foster is here tonight.
March 7, 1945
We put tomatoes in the frame today. It is still cold and windy.
March 8, 1945
We put tomatoes in the cold frame. Just liked a little getting through.
Mr. Moody brought me a sack of cow food today.
March 9, 1945
We got all of our tomatoes out today and Alvin cut a few bushes and
I fixed a potato patch.
March 10, 1945
We planted potatoes today. Went to town. Tonight to church. Mr. Moody
spent awhile here this afternoon.
March 11, 1945
We stayed at home all day. Today is Sunday. Went to Mrs. Slatons awhile tonight.
March 12, 1945
I ploughed some today. But it is wet. Can't do very much.
March 13, 1945
We hauled wood and cut bushes today.
March 14, 1945
I ploughed some today. It is really raining here tonight.
March 15, 1945
Did not do anything today. It is wet. Mr. Moody came out for awhile.
March 16, 1945
Went to town for awhile today. I am still sick. Can't hardly go. I feel so bad.
March 17, 1945
Brother James preached here last night. I did not work any today. I have
been sick for almost three weeks.
March 18, 1945
We had some good preaching today and singing too. We went to Mrs. Taylor Slaton's
awhile this afternoon.
March 19, 1945
It has rained all day long today. Looks like we won't get to make a crop.
But I guess it will stop raining sometime. God knows best anyway.
March 20, 1945
We built fence for Mr. Moody today. Can't do anything else.
March 21, 1945
Alvin and I cleaned out the ditches in the trail this morning. And ploughed
this afternoon. The sun shined today. It seems like real spring and feels like it too.
March 22, 1945
We ploughed today. It is just to wet in places. It looks like rain tonight.
March 23, 1945
Today has been just a little damp. We ploughed until noon. We all went
over to Hardy Slatons awhile tonight.
March 24, 1945
It really came a hail storm today. Mr. and Mrs. Adair and Mrs. Lillian
Slaton stayed last night with us.
March 25, 1945
Today has been pretty. We have started our Sunday school again.
Had a real nice crowd today. We are looking forward to a great work here.
March 26, 1945
We are working in our tomatoes. We have got to set our frames out again.
March 27, 1945
We put tomatoes in the frames today. It looks a little like rain.
March 28, 1945
We ploughed today. It is a little wet. Lillian and the children are here tonight.
March 29, 1945
It came the biggest rain last night. It really poured for six hours.
I lost my tomatoes. It is still raining and stormy tonight.
I think Alvin is going to leave me tomorrow. He lost his tomatoes too.
March 30, 1945
It rained all last night. But it has cleared off today but everything
is covered with water.
March 31, 1945
We went to town today. Brother James preached tonight. It still looks like rain.
April 1, 1945
It rained today. We did not get to have dinner and Easter preachin.
Today I went to Jacksonville with Brother James and visited the college.
April 2, 1945
Today was real pretty. I came home from Jacksonville College today.
April 3, 1945
Today has been cloudy. I worked in my tomatoes today.
April 4, 1945
Today has been cold. Alvin went to New York. Lillian stayed here last night.
Mary John went home with her.
April 5, 1945
Raymond and I worked on the tanks this morning and ploughed
this afternoon. Mary John came home this morning.
April 6, 1945
Raymond and I planted peas today. It is still a little wet yet but it is
clear and the wind is blowing the ground. Will soon dry. I hope.
April 7, 1945
We went to town today. Mama came home from Uncle John Boyd today.
April 8, 1945
We had a real large crowd and a good Sunday school today. And a good crowd
for singing tonight.
April 9, 1945
We put out our fertilizer today for our tomatoes. They are a little late this year.
April 10, 1945
We started sitting our tomatoes out this afternoon. The wind blowed pretty hard.
April 11, 1945
We have been sitting out tomatoes today. We did not get through.
Did not have enough plants. The kids have gone to the show tonight.
April 12, 1945
We ploughed this afternoon. It is still pretty wet but will clear up.
By and by our President passed away today.
April 13, 1945
We are still sitting out tomatoes. Like ten more rows. Will get them all
out in the morning. If it is the Lords will.
April 14, 1945
We went a fishing this afternoon and to church tonight. Brother James came
home with us tonight.
April 15, 1945
We had a nice crowd at Sunday school and preachen today. Did not get to have
singing tonight. It came up a cloud.
April 16, 1945
Sallie and I planted our beans and tilted our sweet potato patch this
afternoon. Did not get all of our beans planted. Mr. and Mrs. Moody came out for a little while.
April 17,1945
We ploughed in the cotton land today. Mr. and Mrs. Moody came out again.
He brought me some seed corn. I will plant tomorrow. If nothing happens
and if the Lords willing.
April 18,1945
We planted corn for a while today. But I had to bed my land. I could not
run a small plough.
April 19,1945
One of my best friends was killed in action. His name was Milliard Sanders.
Charlie Harris also passed away today. He was also a life long friend.
I was in the army with Millard. I loved him almost like a brother.
April 20,1945
We ploughed our tomatoes today. Sallie went to Athens this afternoon.
It is so lonesome when she is gone. The kids went with her. Mr. and Mrs. Moody
came out. Mrs. Moody milked.
April 21,1945
Raymond, Derwin and I went fishing this afternoon. Only caught one little cat.
I put him in the tank. We have three tanks on the farm and we are going
to put fish in all three of them.
April 22,1945
Was just a few at Sunday school today. Only had one class. Was just two for
the bible class so we did not have it.
April 23,1945
Today has been just a little warm. It looks like rain. We are fixing my
cotton land. Like just a little more. Less then 1/2 a day and will be
ready to plant. Mr. and Mrs. Moody came out today.
April 24,1945
Today has been a cold day. We ploughed hard all day. It has tried to rain today.
April 25,1945
We are ploughing our tomatoes .They look pretty good so far. Mr. and Mrs. Moody
came out for a little while.
April 26,1945
We ploughed corn and tomatoes today. Everything is looking good.
Will get through with the corn this morning. Snook and Dorothy
came over for a little while tonight. Snook is digging a tank on his place.
April 27,1945
Raymond and Alvin ploughed peas today. Mary John and I set out
sweet potatoes. It looks like rain tonight.
April 28,1945
We went to town today. Bernie Foster came home with us tonight.
He is going to stay for Sunday school tomorrow.
April 29,1945
We had a good crowd at Sunday school today. After Sunday school we went
to Mr. Fosters at Bethel. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller came over for
a little while this afternoon. Laverne Foster is hear tonight.
April 30,1945
We planted cotton today. Everything is looking fine now.
May 1,1945
We got through planting cotton this morning. Alvin is ploughing peas.
I am ploughing the middle of the cotton out.
May 2,1945
We ploughed tomatoes today. It looks a little like rain. A shower would
be just fine. It is dry.
May 3,1945
We ploughed tomatoes today. It has come another cold spell. It is pretty
cool too. Don't look like we will have any Spring.
May 4,1945
I worked in my corn this morning. And put the bed on the truck this afternoon.
May 5,1945
We went fishing this morning. But did not catch anything. We went
to Athens this afternoon.
May 6,1945
We did not go to Sunday school today. We went to see Boyd Thompson
this afternoon. One of our friends Hubbard Hamilton was killed
in Germany in action.
May 7,1945
I ploughed today. Alvin and the kids hode around the stumps in the cotton.
May 8,1945
We worked in our tomatoes. Mary John went up to Laura's. Mr. and Mrs. Moody
came out for a little while this afternoon. Germany surrendered
May 7th, 1945 at 2:30 o'clock.
May 9,1945
Ploughed tomatoes this morning. And ploughed corn this afternoon.
It is pretty dry but it looks like rain. Cotton is coming up but
needs a rain before it comes up good.
May 10,1945
It rained today. How glad we are and how we thank God for it.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller and Mrs. Lillian Slaton and Mrs. Youngblood
spent a little time here today. I set out potatoes late this afternoon.
May 11,1945
We went over to Mrs. Maude Slaton tonight for a while. On church business
we have received 20 new song books. We the church are glad to get them.
May 12,1945
We cut a bee tree today. Got a tub full of comb. But no honey.
It is real hot tonight. Mr.Mal(?) brought some mule colts over
to his pasture today.
May 13,1945
We had a nice crowd at Sunday school today. Mrs. Lillian Slaton
and children come home with us and spent Sunday afternoon.
Dinkey Whitenburg spent a while here too.Mr Ed Whitenburg?? Was here also.
May 14,1945
We pruned tomatoes today.Mr. and Mrs. Moody came out. He brought
the moar home. Alvin has been sick this afternoon. Mrs. Kate Foster
was here for a little while this afternoon late.
May 15,1945
It really did rain today. We need it awful bad. For it was dry.
I really do thank God for it. It is real cool tonight.
May 16,1945
It is extra cold today. It is like Winter. Will not be good for
tomatoes. Will Neal spent a while with me today.
May 17,1945
Today has been another cold day. Mr Moody came out this afternoon.
I have cut bushes today. R.J. brought me some seed June
corn and some highgear.
May 18,1945
We planted corn in the tomatoes middle this afternoon. Cut bushed
this morning. Charles is here tonight. Alvin has gone to Bethel
to the school play.
May 19,1945
We went to Athens today. Laura and Chester came home with us.
Brother James preached tonight. We had a good crowd. Bill Mills talk
Matthews today on crime don't pay. It was real good.
May 20,1945
Brother James preached a real good sermon today. I carried him to town
this afternoon. He will be back the 1st Saturday in June and the 3rd also.
May 21,1945
Bernie Foster and I went a hunting today. But had no luck. I killed one
squirrel but did not get it. Bernie killed a hawk and a rabbit.
We sure got tired and hungry.
May 22,1945
I ploughed corn this afternoon. Set out sweet potatoes this morning.
Alvin is ploughing peas. Everything is looking pretty good now.
But it needs working pretty bad.
May 23,1945
I ploughed corn this morning. And ploughed tomatoes this afternoon.
Everything is looking pretty good now. I am going to bed my cotton land
tomorrow and plant it over.
May 24,1945
Alvin and I ploughed in the cotton patch today. Will get through tomorrow.
If it is the Lords will. Kenneth is spending the night with Raymond.
Mary John is spending the night with Opal Wallace.
May 25,1945
We had a sick mule today. Had the doctor with him. And we vaccinated
our cows to for (??)
May 26,1945
Went a squirrel hunting this afternoon. Killed two squirrels. We all
went up to Caney Creek a fishing tonight. Just stayed a little while.
Caught 7 pretty good cats.
May 27,1945
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Foster and children was here for lunch today. We did not
have but just a few at Sunday school. I just had three ladies in
the bible class but was a pretty good bunch of children.
May 28,1945
We planted cotton today. Like 14 rows getting through. Going to be
late but maybe it will make anyway.
May 29,1945
We hauled a load of wood this morning. I ploughed in the high gear patch
this afternoon. Sallie and the children cut bushes. Alvin cut a few
bushes after 5pm.
May 30,1945
I worked in our tomatoes this afternoon. The folks cut bushes in the cotton patch.
May 31,1945
I worked on my tomatoes this morning and set out sweet potatoes this afternoon.
I had to water them. It was so dry.
June 1,1945
It came a real good rain about dark. We was sure glad to get it. I went down
in the bottom after six o'clock and killed one squirrel. Just got back home
when the rain came 8:30 P.M.
June 2,1945
We went to the fish and game lake today. We caught about 60 or 70 pounds
of fish. We caught one that weighed about 20 pounds and one 15 pound,
and some small ones.
June 3,1945
We had a pretty good crowd at church and Sunday school today. We spent
part of the day. Mrs. Taylor Slaton, Charles and Dinkey was here
for a little while tonight.
June 4,1945
I ploughed corn awhile and they set out some sweet potatoes. Mr. and Mrs.
Moody and Mrs. Glen came out for awhile today.
June 5,1945
Been to town today. Mama and Mary John went to Kerns today. We had
ice cream tonight.
June 6,1945
We worked in the corn this afternoon. Planted some peas and highgear.
Alvin has been a little sore about something. But who cares. I don't.
June 7,1945
I ploughed cotton today. We went over to Mrs. Maude Slatons awhile tonight.
Mr. and Mrs. Moody came out for a little while.
June 8,1945
I went a hunting this morning. Did not have any luck.But late this afternoon
I killed two young rabbits.They were real fat and fine. George Lambright
and Charles Terry spent a little while here tonight.
June 9,1945
Sallie, Mrs.Slaton, Raymond, D.O., and myself painted on the church today.
It sure does look alot better. It will look like we are trying
to serve the Lord here.
June 10,1945
We had a very good crowd at Sunday school today. We went to Zion Hill
tonight. I sure got a blessing. I am planning to go back.
It seems like old times.
June 11,1945
Mr. and Mrs. Moody came out this afternoon for a little while.
Tomatoes is down to 4 cents. It is raining here tonight.
June 12,1945
We painted on the Church house today. It looks like it is going to rain.
A cloud is making up.
June 13,1945
It has rained most all day. It rained all last night. I made some side
frames for the truck this afternoon.
June 14,1945
We went to town this morning for awhile. It has cleared off this afternoon.
I hope it stays clear for about three weeks now.
June 15,1945
I worked on the truck and set out some potatoes today. It is still to
wet to work in the field. Tomatoes is selling for 4 cents today.
June 16,1945
We had a real nice crowd at church tonight. Brother James and Charles Terry
came home with us. We was sure glad to see a good crowd out.
June 17,1945
Uncle Jim is here for a few days. He is sick. It really
did rain today.
June 18,1945
I picked thirty-seven bushels of tomatoes today. They are not
very good this time.
June 19,1945
We picked Alvin's tomatoes today and chopped some cotton too.
June 20,1945
I ploughed cotton today. I don't feel very good today.
June 21,1945
I ploughed cotton today. Sallie and Alvin chopped cotton.
June 22,1945
We picked tomatoes today. I can't hardly walk because I hurt my back.
June 23,1945
We went to town today. I saw J. P. Boyd. He is in from overseas.
June 24,1945
We did not go to Sunday school today.
June 25,1945
I ploughed cotton today. Sallie and Alvin chopped cotton.
June 26,1945
We picked tomatoes today. I can't hardly walk. I hurt my back.
June 27,1945
We had to carry Mother to the doctor today. She had a heart attack.
And is in pretty bad shape. Uncle Jim went back to town today.
June 28,1945
Mother is still in bed. Alvin and I chopped cotton today. Lillian
and children are here tonight. I am almost down in my back again.
June 29,1945
We picked tomatoes today. Mr. Moody, Mrs. Moody, Marry and Mrs. Glen
came out for awhile this afternoon. Mother is still in pretty
bad shape. It don't look like anything does her any good.
June 30,1945
We went to town today. Carried thirty-four bushels of tomatoes.
They were 5 cents. Mother is up.
July 1,1945
We went to Zion Hill tonight to church. Mrs. Youngblood and
Athlean was here today.
July 2,1945
I ploughed today. Kenneth and Sis spent the day and tonight.
We shelled four bushels of peas today to can.
July 3,1945
We canned peas today. Mr. and Mrs. Youngblood spent a little while
out here this afternoon.
July 4,1945
I went squirrel hunting. I killed three squirrels and found
a bee tree. Came home and worked in the garden.
July 5,1945
We have been picking tomatoes this afternoon. I cut a bee tree this
morning. Got two swarms of bees out of one tree.
July 6,1945
We picked tomatoes today. Sure have a lot of them. But the price is small
but that is the way of the world.
July 7,1945
We went to town today. Regania, Minnie and the baby's came home with us.
It really did come a rain today.
July 8,1945
We had a few at Sunday school today at the Baptist church. But really had
a good crowd at the schoolhouse tonight. Brother Smith preached.
Will start a revival next Sunday night if the Lord's will.
July 9,1945
We chopped some cotton and picked some of Alvin's tomatoes. I carried
sister to town early this morning. She went home.
July 10,1945
Today has been a mighty rainy day. We picked a few tomatoes this morning.
Two of Lillian's children are here tonight. We are having chicken for supper.
July 11,1945
It is really wet. It has rained all day. We have been canning some
peaches and tomatoes. It don't look like it will clear off soon.
July 12,1945
I sold four bushels of pinks today. We worked in the cotton today.
July 13,1945
We picked tomatoes all day today. I am sure tired. We are planning to pick
Alvin's tomatoes tomorrow if the Lord's willing.
July 14,1945
We went to town today. Had trouble with the truck. Got home at 12 o'clock.
Sure was tired. Charles came home with us.
July 15,1945
Brother Smith begin his revival tonight. Had a real nice crowd. Brother James
preached to day at the Baptist church.
July 16,1945
We worked in the cotton today. We really did have a good time at church
tonight. Mother and Sister Smith stated(?) was not very many there.
But we felt the Lord's presence.
July 17,1945
We had a fine crowd at church tonight. Brother Rodes was with us.
The pastor at Athens. We do thank God for his blessings.
July 18,1945
We had a glorious time at church tonight. Had a very good crowd.
Mary John had a tooth pulled today.
July 19,1945
We had a good crowd at church tonight. We had Brother Billy Walker with us.
He has been overseas. He is in the Army.
July 20,1945
We really felt the presence of the Lord last night. We had good
singing and Brother Smith brought the message.
July 21,1945
We spent one hour in the song service last night. Brother Smith
brought the message. Had a good service. We all felt the presence
of the Lord. We have tomorrow meeting pending for August.
July 22,1945
We had a very good crowd at the Baptist Sunday school. And a good time
at the Assembly of God tonight.
July 23,1945
We have been canning today. Church services was pretty good. But not
like it was last night. Brother Charlie Fife was here at church from
Zion Hill. Was glad to have him. It is hot tonight.
July 24,1945
We have been canning today. We really did have a good time last night
at church. It is so hot again tonight. Zion Hill church is coming
over tomorrow night if the Lord will.
July 25,1945
Brother Smith and wife Sister Lorine Walker and me and family did not
catch but a few fish but had a good time. And really did have a
good crowd at church tonight.
July 26,1945
We had a very good sermon last night. Everyone was tired. We had all been
working. Most everybody was canning.
July 27,1945
We had a wonderful time tonight. Sister Florine Walker brought the message.
She is a young preacher. She preached from 3:1,2,3.
July 28,1945
Brother Smith preached tonight. It sure was a blessing to everyone hear.
The presence of the Lord was felt. Praise the Lord.
July 29,1945
Our revival closed tonight. We was really sorry to see it close. We all
felt the Lords presence I am sure and we praise God for it. Praise the Lord.
July 30,1945
Brother Smith, Mr. Terry, Billy, Raymond Jack and I went to catfish
creek fishing today and stayed the night. Caught two cats and killed
four squirrels. The water was muddy.
July 31,1945
We came back from our fishing trip today. We intended to stay three days but
the fish did not bite.
Aug 1,1945
Brother Ford started his meeting tonight. Had a good crowd but I did not
feel the presence of the Lord.
Aug 2,1945
Brother Ford had a very good crowd last night. Wife and Sherian spent
the night with Laura last night. I sure did miss them.
Aug 3,1945
Brother Ford had a very good crowd tonight. Sallie come home today.
Brother Smith spent last night with me.
Aug 4,1945
Brother Ford had a very good crowd tonight. But I can't get
anything out of his preachen.
Aug 5,1945
Raymond and I were the only ones that went to church from here
last night. We really did have a house full and some could not get in.
Aug 6,1945
Raymond and I worked for Travis Godwin today. We hauled watermelons.
Brother Ford had a very good crowd tonight.
Aug 7,1945
It is awful hot tonight. We have just got home from church.
Brother Ford will close the meeting tomorrow night. Brother Smith will
preach Saturday and Sunday night. If the Lords will.
Aug 8,1945
Brother Fords meeting closed tonight. Today was Sallies birthday.
Kenneth is here to spend the night with Raymond.
Aug 9,1945
Brother and Sister Smith spent the day with us today.And we all canned
tomatoes.Brother Smith will fill his appointment Saturday and Sunday
night. If the Lord is willing.
Aug 10,1945
Brother and Sister Smith and me and all of my family went to Flat
Creek fishing. And sure did have a good time. Caught all the fish
we could eat. Athlean went too.
Aug 11,1945
Had a pretty good crowd out to hear Brother Smith. He filled his
regular appointment.
Aug 12,1945
Brother Smith preached tonight. Sister Florine sung a special tonight.(?)
We had Sunday school at the Baptist church today.
Aug 13,1945
D.O. and I cut logs today. It was sure hot. The timber is just a
little rough where we cut today. But it will be good on down in the bottom.
Aug 14,1945
Praise the Lord the war is over today. D. O. and I cut logs again today.
Aug 15,1945
We cut logs until noon. Brother and Sister Smith spent the day with us.
Jess Ramseys little boy got killed last night at church.
Aug 16,1945
Today was sure hot. It is awful dry. The nation is still celebrating
over the war. Praise God it is over.
Aug 17,1945
Raymond and I cut wood part of the day. Mr. and Mrs. Moody came
out here this afternoon. I am going to look at some tires that Mr Moody
is going to let me have.
Aug 18,1945
We went to town today. Started home and had a flat. Fixed that and got
almost home and had a blow out. Got the truck home at 10 o'clock this morning.
Aug 19,1945
Brother Smith a Pentecostal preacher and Brother James a Baptist preacher
spent a while with us today. Ate dinner here. Brother James preached today.
Brother Smith preached tonight.
Aug 20,1945
Bernie and I cut logs today for the box company. I am sure tonight.
Aug 21,1945
Bernie and I cut logs today. Cut 23-34 feet. Mr Moody came
out for awhile today.
Aug 22,1945
Cut logs today. It has been sunny. Pleasant is the timber today.
Aug 23,1945
Still cutting logs. It is still pleasant weather to work in.
Aug 24,1945
We just worked until noon today. We was worked down.
Aug 25,1945
Went to town today.Brother James started his meeting tonight.
Aug 26,1945
Brother McGlen preached for Brother James. He really did bring a good message.
Aug 27,1945
We cut 23-79 feet of logs today. Went to church tonight. Brother James
preached. Had a nice crowd.
Aug 28,1945
I cut logs again today. It looks like it is going to rain. We did not
go to church tonight. It was dark when I got home.
Aug 29,1945
Bernie and I went hunting today. We did not go to church tonight.
Aug 30,1945
We went to church. Brother McGlen preached. Bernie and I cut logs today.
Aug 31,1945
We went to church tonight. Brother McGlenin(??) preached. His subject
was hiding from God.
In Memorandum part of diary:
Worked for Goforth
1 Day $3.00
1 Day $3.00
Paid
Sept 1,1945
Today is Saturday. We went to town. The meeting closed tonight. Brother James
went home this morning. I can't understand he was suppose to preach
next week. He just got up and left.
Sept 2,1945
We went to church at Zion Hill today. Sure had a fine time. One man
received the Holy Ghost and spoke. In things praise God.
Sept 3,1945
We went to town this afternoon. Mr. Goforth is hear now. He is painting the barn.
Sept 4,1945
We dug sweet potatoes today.Mr. and Mrs. Moody came out for a little
while this afternoon. Mr. Goforth and I are going to the blackland
tomorrow. If it is the Lords will.
Sept 5,1945
We went to Corsicana with a load of sweet potatoes today.
Crops look sorrow.
Sept 6,1945
I worked on the tank today. It was cool and cloudy. Was a fine day to work.
Mr. Goforth and Raymond helped me.
Sept 7,1945
Raymond and I worked on the tank again today. Athlean and Lewis ate
supper with us last night.
Sept 8,1945
Mary John is sick. We made some cream tonight. Mr. Goforth ate supper
with us tonight. He is going back to Houston in the morning.
If the Lord is willing.
Sept 9,1945
The revival closed at Zion Hill tonight. Sure have been having a
fine time over there. Mr. Goforth went back to Houston today.
Sallie and I put our name on the church book at Zion Hill tonight.
Sept 10,1945
I worked on the tank today. It came a small shower about seven o'clock
this afternoon. It still looks like rain. Praise God for his blessings.
Sept 11,1945
Mary John is still sick. We carried her to town today. And went to
church tonight. Brother George Christian preached. He is a Baptist
preacher. Praise God.
Sept 12,1945
We carried Mary John to the doctor today. She is in pretty bad shape.
But we will look to the God that made heaven and earth
for her healing. Praise God.
Sept 13,1945
I pulled corn this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Moody came out for a little
while today. Mary John is doing fine today. Thank God for
his healing power.
Sept 14,1945
I pulled corn again today. Like about one load yet.
Sept 15,1945
Went to town today. Brother James year of pastor hear is up tomorrow.
Sept 16,1945
We went to Zion Hill tonight. Brother Ed brought the message. Sallie read
the 91 Psalms and we had family prayer at home tonight. Praise God.
Sept 17,1945
I hauled us a load of wood and Laura one. Carried Mary John to the
doctor last night and had to stay up there all night. Got
home next day at 12 o'clock.
Sept 18,1945
Pulled the motor out of the frame. This afternoon Bernie and I went
squirrel hunting. Got two squirrels each.
Sept 19,1945
Bernie and I cut logs down on catfish creek today. Mary John is still
in pretty bad shape.
Sept 20,1945
We carried Mary John back to the doctor today. She is a lot better.
Praise the Lord.
Sept 21,1945
I worked all day on the truck and I am tired. I hope I get through
with it tomorrow. Lillian and Opal Slayton and children came
over here today. Mary John is up today.
Sept 22,1945
Raymond, the baby's and I went to town at 6 o'clock and got some
things for Mary John to eat. She is a lot better. Praise God
for his healing power.
Sept 23,1945
The church of Christ people had dinner at Summer Hill today.
Rev Ron (?) Ford preached today and last night. Mama went but we did
not go. Mary John is still sick.
Sept 24,1945
We carried Mary John back to the doctor again this morning. Mr.
and Mrs. Moody came out to see us for a little while this afternoon
and got a hog he had out here.
Sept 25,1945
We did not get to work today. Had to fix the trailer. But I hope we will
get to work all the rest of the week. Mary John is feeling
pretty good tonight.
Sept 26,1945
We cut logs today. It came several showers and is lighting tonight.
Mary John is a lot better. She has been up all day.
Sept 27,1945
We cut logs today and cut a bee tree. Got four gallons of honey.
Mary John is doing fine now. We will get through logging
at catfish tomorrow. We hope.
Sept 28,1945
Oh boy. Is it raining here tonight. We got through cutting logs
on catfish today. And I am glad.
Sept 29,1945
Mary John is a lot better now. It rained all last night and until
noon today. Mama, Raymond and I went to town a little while today.
Sept 30,1945
It has been cloudy and rainy all day. Mr. Goforth came in today.
D. W. and wife, D.O., and Mrs.Slayton spent a little while here today.
Lillian ate dinner with us.
Oct 1,1945
I went to Kerns today and if nothing happens I will go back in
the morning. I got me two tires and tubes today.
Oct 2,1945
I went back to Kerns again today and got a load of corn for Mr Goforth.
Raymond went with me.
Oct 3,1945
I hauled rock back for the chimney today. Mr. Goforth spent
a while with us tonight.
Oct 4,1945
Went to town today. Got home about ten thirty and worked on the
chimney this afternoon. It is sure raining here now.
Oct 5,1945
I went to Tyler today. It rained most all day and is just a little cool.
Oct 6,1945
We went to town today. Mr. Goforth went back to Houston today.
Laura and Chester is here tonight.
Oct 7,1945
We had a nice crowd at Sunday school. Today Mrs. Morris Sifford
and two of her girls spent part of the day with here. Me and my family
and Charles Terry went to Zion Hill to church tonight.
Oct 8,1945
We went to town. Sallie is having her teeth made. It sure did rain
here this morning. It is still raining tonight some.
Oct 9,1945
I worked on our chimney today. It began to sprinkle rain about
two o'clock. It is
six o'clock now and it is sure raining.
Oct 10,1945
I worked on the chimney again today. I had to haul some more sand.
Clarence and Bernie went hunting. Killed seven squirrels.
Oct 11,1945
I worked on the church again today. I am sure tired. Mr. Sims
from Buffalo spent a little while here. He is looking for cotton
pickers. Mary John is sick again tonight.
Oct 12,1945
I went to Kerns today and got a load of corn for Mr. Terry.
We had to go to Round Preary(?) to get it.
Oct 13,1945
We went to Athens today. Derwin got his first hair cut at
the barbershop today.
Oct 14,1945
We went over to Kerns to see the kind folks today. We ate supper
at Laura's tonight.
Oct 15,1945
I just like just a little having our chimney up. Athlean and Lewis
was here for a little while. Sallie have been picking
cotton this afternoon.
Oct 16,1945
We dug potatoes this morning.Sallie and the kids picked cotton
this afternoon. I worked on the chimney again. Like just a
little dressing up.
Oct 17,1945
I got my chimney completed. We are picking cotton. It sure is sorrow.
Mr.and Mrs. Moody and Mrs. James Glen and baby spent a while
with us this afternoon.
Oct 18,1945
I ploughed today. Sallie is still picking cotton. I am planning on
picking tomorrow afternoon. If the Lord's will.
Oct 19,1945
I carried my cotton off today. Sallie, Mary John and Sherian is
up at Laura's. Doyle is sick.
Oct 20,1945
We went to town today. Alvin and Brother James spent the night with me.
Brother James preached tonight.
Oct 21,1945
Brother James preached today. I went back to town this afternoon
after Sallie. She was out at Laura's. Doyle is sick. It sure did rain
here this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Oct 22,1945
Cut wood today. Raymond cut his leg pretty bad on the saw. Nolen and I
went a hunting. Caught three opossums and Bade(?) two skunks.
And how they smell good.
Oct 23,1945
I carried a load of wood to town today. My leg is still hurting me.
Sallie is not feeling very good tonight.
Oct 24,1945
We went hunting today. Killed five squirrels. It rained all day.
Charles (?) come over for a while. My leg is is kinda hurting tonight
and looks pretty angry and red.
Oct 25,1945
I budded my seed sweet potatoes this morning. And worked for D W this
afternoon. My leg is still pretty soar and hurts me a lot.
Oct 26,1945
I worked for D W today. I am tired. My leg is hurting me awful bad.
We are going to leave tonight.
Oct 27,1945
Today is Saturday. We went to town. Mary John came home today.
She has been at Laura's. Mother is up there now.
Oct 28,1945
We did not go to Sunday school today. Mary John went back to town
today. She is working for L.R. Barron Co. We sure do miss her.
Oct 29,1945
I worked for D.W. this morning and worked for myself this afternoon.
Cut a cord of wood. My leg is still pretty sore and hurts pretty bad yet.
Oct 30,1945
I carried a cord of wood to town today. Have another cord sold.
Mary John came home last night.
Oct 31,1945
I cut wood today. My leg is still pretty sore. Don't look like it will
get well. Lewis come down and fixed a flat.
Nov 1,1945
I carried a cord of wood to town today. And coming home had a flat
on the front wheel and a blow out on one of my new tires too.
Alvin is here tonight.Mary John don't feel good tonight.
Nov 2,1945
I have been exchanging truck beds(??) this morning. And Alvin,
Raymond Jack and Derwin and I hauled a load of wood this afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Moody spent awhile this afternoon.
Nov 3,1945
We went to town today. Laura and family and Charles Terry spent
the night with us last night. It is pretty cool here now.
Seems like hunting time.
Nov 4,1945
I carried Laura home this afternoon. We did not go to Sunday school
today. Mrs. Taylor Slaton spent the afternoon with us.
Miss Earl Dean Foster and Miss Pauline Terry also.
Nov 5,1945
I started our yard fence today. Got all of the post set
and a part of the plank up.
Nov 6,1945
I finished our yard today. It sure do look good. Mr. and Mrs. Moody
spent a while.
Raliegh Jay (?) bought the schoolhouse today.
Nov 7,1945
I carried Mary John back to the doctor today. My leg is still sore.
Looks like it just won't get well. My hand is sore too.
Nov 8,1945
I have been working on the house today. Put in a window and
painted some. Alvin and Nolen is here tonight. It sure looks like it is going to rain.
Nov 9,1945
We went to Laura's today. It sure is cold. We are going to work
up there in nothing happens.
Nov 10,1945
Sallie and I papered Laura's house today until about three o'clock
then went home. It sure is cold and misty.
Nov 11,1945
I carried Mama down to Andy's today to spend about two weeks
down there. It is still misty and cold. But not as cold as
it was yesterday.
Nov 12,1945
D.O. and I went hunting tonight. Caught one opossum. Boar(??)
two skunks had lots of fun. Charles is here tonight.
I killed five squirrels this afternoon.
Nov 13,1945
Charles, Raymond and I went hunting tonight. But did not catch
anything. I ploughed this afternoon. It looks like spring to
(??).The ground ploughed up.
Nov 14,1945
I am braking my ground for my tomatoes. Started today.
It sure is cold here now.
Nov 15,1945
Mary John's sides are hurting her again tonight. My leg is not
hurting but my hand is.
Oh how glad I will be when we all get well again.
Nov 16,1945
We went up to Laura's to paper her house. That sure is a job.
Mary John's side is still bothering her.
Nov 17,1945
Today is Saturday. I went to town for a few minutes to get
some paint to paint the windows and door facing for Laura.
Brother James preached here at Summer Hill tonight.
Nov 18,1945
We had a good Sunday school today. And Brother James preached a
farewell message here. Sure did hate to see him go.
He was a understanding man.
Nov 19,1945
Today is my birthday. And what a day. Mary John is still sick.
She has fever. Charles and Nolen spent the night here last night.
It is some cooler now.
Nov 20,1945
Weldon is back from overseas. We went a hunting late this afternoon.
I killed one squirrel. Just after dinner I killed
twenty-three blackbirds.
Nov 21,1945
Raymond, Derwin and I set out eight traps today. Nolen came back today.
Lillian and Mrs. Adair spent a while here this morning. Earl Dean spent
a few minutes this afternoon.
Nov 22,1945
Today has sure been cold. Nolen is still here. Everything was sure
white with frost. Sure looked like wintertime.
Nov 23,1945
Raymond and I went opossum hunting but the skunks were all
we could find. Mary John is up at Laura's tonight.
The wind is just a little high to hunt.
Nov 24,1945
Went to Laura's today to carry Mary John some clothes.
She is working for Jack (??).Billy went with us.
Nov 25,1945
Today was just a little cold but winter is here. Sure can expect
cold days. Nolen caught a possum today.
Nov 26,1945
Sallie and I went back to town today for a while. Come home and
worked in the orchard. It has come a northern tonight.
Nov 27,1945
I worked in the orchard part of the day then started our
broader(??) house. Mr. Will Neal(?) and son Ross spent a
little while with me late this afternoon.
Nov 28,1945
I have been cutting wood today. Seems like a summer day. Mary John is
still working for Mr. Lewis. I sure do miss her.
Nov 29,1945
I hauled wood today. Sallie went up to Laura's tonight. Mary John
come home today. It is a regular spring day.
Nov 30,1945
Raymond, Derwin, and I cut wood all day. It looks like it is going
to be cold weather. It is cloudy in the north tonight. Brother Smith
came home from Indiana yesterday.
Following the entry for Nov 30,1945 there was a Memorandum page.
The following information was wrote.
T. J. Ponter one of my friends was killed in action on Two Jima Volcano Islands
March 4th 1945.
Milliard Sanders one of the best friends I ever had was killed in action
somewhere in Germany 1945.
So Long Boy's.
Dec 1,1945
We went to town today. Laura and family Alvin and Earl Dean is here. It sure
is raining here now. Chester, Alvin and I went a opossum hunting tonight
and was caught out in the rain.
Dec 2,1945
Today has turned out to be a real winter day. It sure is cold. We carried Laura
and Chester home this afternoon. Alvin is still here.
Dec 3,1945
It sure is cold. Mary John went home with Earl Dean tonight.
Alvin is still here. Mr. Terry and Billy spent a while with us tonight.
Dec 4,1945
I helped Mr. Terry kill hogs today. It sure is cold here. Earl Dean
is spending the night with Mary John.
Dec 5,1945
D.W., D.O., and I went a opossum hunting tonight. Caught one real
big one. It was just a little too cold. We sure went in some
fine woods. We are going again soon.
Dec 6,1945
Golden spent the night with Mary John last night.
Goforth came in today.
Dec 7,1945
Mr. Goforth and I hauled cows to the sale today. He sold six head.
It has been a very busy day.
Dec 8,1945
We went to town today. Mr. Goforth bought a load of hay today.
We are going to start farming next week. If the Lord is willing.
Dec 9,1945
We did not go to Sunday school today. But we went to church tonight.
Sure did have a great time. The Lord is sure blessing the
church here at Zion Hill.
Dec 10,1945
We killed a hog today. It sure is cold. Ice everywhere. Mr. Goforth
brought me a load of hay tonight.
Dec 11,1945
I hauled wood today. It has snowed a little. It sure is cold.
Looks like old man winter is here for a while.
Dec 12,1945
We went to Laura's today. Mr. Goforth has moved his things out here.
Dec 13,1945
Raymond and I worked on our brooder(?) house today. Mr. Goforth
came out for a little while.
Dec 14,1945
Today has been awful cold. But I have been working on our broody
(?) house. Have almost got the walls up.
Dec 15,1945
Bill and I went to Tyler this afternoon. It sure is cold
here now. Plenty of ice.
Dec 16,1945
Laura and family was here today. Bill and Freeman was here also.
Mr. Moody was here to.
Dec 17,1945
Today has been a mighty rough day. I have not worked any today.
I have been feeling bad. It is trying to rain and sleet at the same time.
Dec 18,1945
Sallie, Sherian and Mary John went to Laura's today. I and the boys
and Mother stayed home. Mr. Goforth spent a while here tonight.
Dec 19,1945
Today has been awful cold and it is still cold. Bill could not get
his pickup started this morning. He did not drain it last night.
It was froze up. Sallie and the girls is still at town working.
Dec 20,1945
Today have been extremely cold. The boys and I cut a little
wood this morning. Mr. Youngblood killed a hog today. I got a letter
from Enoch.He is still in Chimy(??). Sallie and the children
are still working for Miss Terry.
Dec 21,1945
The boys and I cut wood today. It is not so cold as it has been.
Sallie and the girls is still at Laura's. Alvin came in about
nine o'clock last night.
Dec 22,1945
Went to town. Today is Saturday. It looks like rain but it sure
is feeling like spring.
Dec 23,1945
We went to Zion Hill to church today. It was so bad. Was just a
few out. I sure did feel bad. But feel some better tonight.
Dec 24,1945
Went to town. Saw a lot of my old friends that I had not seen for a
long time. Laura and family and Mr. Goforth is here tonight.
I still feel pretty bad tonight. Mother is sick too.
Dec 25,1945
It has been a pretty day. We all have enjoyed our Christmas presents.
Laura and folks and Bill Goforth ate dinner with us today.
I carried Laura and folks home. Mary John stayed up there.
Dec 26,1945
It has been pretty today. Mr. Goforth cut wood. I hauled some
wood this morning and started working on my truck this afternoon.
Dec 27,1945
I worked all day on my truck. I am sure tired. It got real cold
before night. I am almost sick with the flu.
Dec 28,1945
I got through with the truck about one o'clock. I am sure glad
for I am almost sick.
Dec 29,1945
Went to town today. It has been a pretty day but just a
little cold. Mr. Goforth spent just a little while here tonight.
He is going to Dallas tomorrow. If the Lord's will.
Dec 30,1945
Page is torn. Could only read the following.Went to Zion Hill today.
Dec 31,1945
Today has been pretty. I have ploughed It seems like good old spring.
Well I hope to do
more for the Lord and myself next year then I did in this one.
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