Now for the 3rd day in a row I'm posting more of Grandpa's journal entries. This is for July, 1943.
Thurs July 1-Temp 52-77; 65,600 gal: Still cool. Cora 28 today. Complaints coming in on excess water bills. Took fire hydrant at Dick Campbell's to Pence Shop to get welded. Swarm of bees lit on fence post on north side of lot.
Fri July 2-Temp 59-86 warm; 104,000 gal: Cool this morning but warmed up considerable. Lost the bees. Pumped A.M. and evening. Record pumping for this year for ordinary use.
Sat July 3-Temp 58-91; 91,200 gal: Cool this morning but Oh! boy now it's hot. Miss Minnie Kramer buried this P.M. from Salem. Pumped at noon on that account. Made some tip protectors which will make an even 200 to collect for. Am still pumping at 10:30 P.M. but about through. Sarah's baby, a boy Donald Dale, was born this afternoon at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Sun July 4-Temp 73-91; 46,400 gal: Independence Day. Not so much water today but I suppose I'll have to pump in the morning. Charles (W) and Sterling Long were here this P.M.
Mon July 5-Temp 68-87; 100,000: Saw my new grandson last night and his mother Sarah. Also took in a show. Took tip protectors to S. F. and got a goodly sized check of $58.80 which goes into war bonds. Walter Schultz and wife, Earl Rinck and wife, Chas Benson, wife and son, and Chas Kaiser and family tried to have a picnic here this eve but the rain spoiled it but not much rain fell. Got two letters from Donald this morning, he is OK. One contained a POWO of $40.00 which will be put in savings for him.
Tues July 6-Temp 72-90; 56,800 gal: Hot and threatening rain. Bought 1-25 and 1-50 bond for us (from Sight Feed) and 1-50 for Donald with his allotment he sends home for that.
Wed July 7-Temp 64-83; 63,200 gal: Cloudy and showers all around us but none here. Put fire hydrant together at Dick Campbell's, they just welded it today. They are sure busy at Pence's shop. Picked a few raspberries this A.M. Pumped twice today although they didn't use much.
Thurs July 8-Temp 66-80; 55,200 gal: Still cloudy and no showers. Henry Hoffman assisted in filling around fire hydrant at Second & Main St. Irvin Kreitzer brought in some screens from a grain separator to be soldered. It is some job. Sarah and her baby came home from the hospital today. Mrs Harry Diefenbach 62 our near neighbor died early this morning.
Fri July 9-Temp 62-78; 75,200 gal: Worked on those screens. Had sick headache. Harry helped me in evening.
Sat July 10-Temp 66-85; 71,200 gal: Still with headache did nothing this A.M. Worked on those screens again, put in over 13 hrs now and not done. Mrs Harry Diefenbach was buried. Ha a lot of thunder and a little rain this P.M.
Sun July 11-Temp 62-85; 50,400 gal: Cloudy in morning but turned out fine through the day. We had Sunday School but not Church Service at Salem today. I finished the screens for Irvin Kreitzer, putting in a total of 17 hrs 15 min. 6# carbide 1 1/2 lb solder besides 3 acid brushes and acid. 2 pieces of 24 ga metal about 14" long. Several visitors here today/
Mon July 12-Temp 65-90; 78,400 gal: Threatened but no rain. Had our first softball game this evening. Pumped after game until 11:30. Picked green beans, dug a few potatoes (they are small) and had some red beets out of our garden today also some more peas. it is lightning in east now.
Tues July 13-Temp 70-94; 65,600 gal: Still threatens rain but none comes. Had our first softball game of the season last night S.F defeated T.V.B. 19-2. I tinkered today.
Wed July 14-Temp 70-92; 86,400 gal: Midnight and I just finished pumping. Another softball game. Sight Feed beat Brumbaugh 5 to 4. 72 paid admission. Good night.
Thurs July 15-Temp 70?-91; 80,000 gal: Slept late this morning will probably do so tomorrow morning, pumping late again past 11:30 now. Had a daytime alert (or air raid trial) this evening. First alarm at about 8:47 second 8 minutes later. All clear in about one half hour. Eaton was dilatory in reporting time. Did a little work for Ernest Deem.
Fri July 16-Temp 70?93; 88,000 gal: Slept late again and I pumped again to after midnight. Really this is July 17th. C. D Crouse's men had quite a time getting through the wall at Brumbaugh's store. I did a little work for Ernest Deem. Received and deposited in Bank 3 checks from Metropolitan Life Ins. co. for paid up endowment policies-$552.34.
Sat July 17-Temp 72-93; 67,200 gal: Well! Well! a shower of rain at last and a good one too. Glad we have Brumbaugh Store hooked on to sewer & ditch filled. And it saved me from pumping so late.
Sun July 18-Temp 70-86; 40,000 gal: It rained last evening and it made a big difference in the pumpage. Rev. Bradow gave a lecture on his trip to the south in reference to his call to be superintendent of colored missions. He hopes to stay at Salem and so do we.
Mon July 19-Temp 68-80; 56,800 gal: Not quite so hot today. Sprinkled some. Moved station lot, planted a few cucumber seeds on sweet potato ridge.
Tues July 20-Temp 62-91; 69,600 gal: Cool this morning but it warmed up. Had tires on truck inspected. Applied for 3 new ones and one recap. Hope to get them as mine are shot. Then made application for Mary's car for gas. Also for truck, got 70 gal for next 3 mos.
Wed July 21-Temp ?-90; 62,400 gal: Warm, mowed stand pipe lot A.M. Dug 1 bu of potatoes, just potatoes.
Thurs July 22-Temp 60-80+?; 104,000 gal: Nice rain last night. Flushed fire hydrants E & W Dayton St, N & S Main St, South Smith & Corner Summit & South. Planted more peas, red beets & turnips. Sight Feed sewer was stopped up in man hole under building also at Mrs Carrie Unger estate.
Fri July 23-Temp 66-86; 61,600 gal: Slept late this morning, inspected Dr. Good's plumbing this A.M. Also dumped Imhoff tank into east filter bed this A.M. Plowed tomato patch, & cleaned west boiler this P.M. Am somewhat tired and nervous.
Sat July 24-Temp 76-86; 78,400 gal: Slept late again but feel better. Pumped until almost 10 P.M. today. A stove explosion was a cause for a fire department run to Dave Rike's, the old Sam Black farm south of town this P.M. Not much damage done. Nora Glander 72 dies 6:45 P.M.
Sun July 25-Temp 64-93; 57,600 gal: Warm again. Salem voted to retain Pastor Bradow. Puvogel reunion held at W. W. Park today, again next year. Mrs Albert Runyon dies about 10 A.M.
Mon July 26-Temp ?; 100,000 gal: Mrs Joe Richardson 74 dies. No temperature but it was hot. Received my 3 new tires and one tube today to the tune of $52.71. Also bought a pint of fire water. Pumped twice on this day. During our softball game or just prior to it a fire alarm to the boys to Mrs Wm. Myers at Dadsville where fire destroyed barn corn crib and most of their contents, house was saved, several firemen received burns.
Tues July 27-Temp 70-93; 76,000 gal: Miss Nora Glander was buried this P.M. Remained in bed a good while this A.M. Did some pumping near noon also after 8 o'clock to eleven. Had a daylight air raid tryout this evening.
Wed July 28-Temp ?-94; 78,400 gal: Mrs Albert Runyon was buried this P.M. A little rain and a plenty all around us. Called off ball game, will play tomorrow night. Did a little work for Harper who bought of Frank Gazelle the last house on S Main St. Also some work for Lewis Probst at Josiah Miller property, Paul Paxson & family will occupy the place.
Thurs July 29-Temp 64-79; 48,000 gal: Leonard killed 11 years ago today. Sleep on Oh! Brother mine. The Joys of heaven are surely thine. A fine rain last night and this morning. I hope it lessens the pumping a little. Billy Baker, Chas Eby and I did a little work on ball diamonds. Lee Cowan came when we were about through.
Fri July 30-Temp 62-78; 81,600 gal: Not much change in pumping today. Buck Cruz started to dig on fine (?) at Florence Naudasher property on W Dayton St. Hard job in tree roots. We are having some ball games now. Well it is 12:25 July 31st now so good night.
Sat July 31-Temp ?-89; 57,600 gal: Pumping a little better today, mowed station lot, harvested a few vegetables from garden. At about 7:15 P.M. the firemen with the chemical truck went to the aid of New Lebanon fire department. Building was lost.
I'm going to stop here until after the family reunion this Sunday. I promise to keep at this at a better pace from now on. The journal ends at March 26, 1945, so I have plenty to keep me busy. If any of the family reads this before Sunday, hope to see you there.
Friday, August 16, 2013
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Today I'm just going to get right into the next month's entries. After I get a few more monthly entries in I'll go back to adding more history as I get it. Today it's for June, 1943.
Tues June 1-Temp 84-88; 47,200 gal: Cloudy and pretty warm today. Hauled desk, property of B of PA to town hall to be used by Defense Council. Cut down catalpa tree north of walk.
Wed June 2-Temp 70+-88; 59,200 gal: Part cldy and warm good growing weather. Made tap for Mrs Elva Peirson on end of Dewey St. Also set meter for Thomas Crank. Made some tip protectors. John F. 57 today.
Thurs June 3-Temp 69-89; 62,400 gal: Part cloudy and warm again, clouding up. Made inspections of Elevator and Mrs ida Call's Sewer connections. Mowed most of station lot by hand, power mower on blink. Finished tips.
Fri June 4-Temp 72-91; 60,000 gal: (32 years together) Hot today but good growing weather. Worked in truck patch some, set meter for Mrs Elva Peirson, Dewey St. Mr Agne and wife spoke for fireplace and tables for near future.
Sat June 5-Temp 71-86; 51,200 gal: Another good one. In truck patch. Moved standpipt lot and church lot also at home.
Sun June 6-Temp 63-79-68; 56,000 gal: Fine weather this A.M. heavy rain P.M. (1 in.) Very heavy rain near Lewisburg last evening. Filled standpipe to overflowing. Monfort and wife and baby ate their dinner at station lot today.
Mon June 7-Temp 65-79; 48,000 gal: Cloudy,threatened rain in morning, sun came out fine and hot later. Took boys to Enos Eikenberry's to pick strawberries. I then went to Lawrence Rinck's and got some sweet potato sprouts, 485 and planted 443 of them.
Tues June 8-Temp 60-74; 57,600 gal: Part cloudy nice day, reset telephone co. meter. Worked on tips. All's quiet in West Alex.
Wed June 9-Temp 58-80; 54,400 gal: A very nice day. Mr Carr representing Garlock Packing Co called but I did not hive him an order. Turned on water for Thomas Crank, Dewey St. Elevator finished their ditch. I hauled 2 loads of paper for Boy Scouts.
Thurs June 10-Temp 57-85; 54,400 gal: Fine day again but threatening rain again. Put bug killer in potatoes this A.M. and worked some ground for Wilbur. Worked on tips also. Received telegram (Postal) from Nina,she leaves Yakima Wash. for home Friday June 11th.
Fri June 11-Temp 63-85; 55,200 gal: Foggy this morning then became nice with part cloudy. Worked ontip protectors, had a sick headache all morning. Mowed part of station lot.
Sat June 12-Temp 64-89; 57,600 gal: Foggy then sunshine good breeze. Moved standpipe lot and balance of ststion lot. Good growing weather. I hope it continues.
Sun June 13 (Pentecost)-Temp 68-95; 55,200 gal: Monforts and Parsons took dinner here today. Sunshine A.M. Cloudy P.M. Robert Voge, Carl & Les Ashworth, Roy Wright, Don Klepinger and families took supper here tonight. Children's Services at Salem tonight.
Mon June 14-Temp 76-91; 62,400 gal: Flag Day. I hope Old Glory gets carried into Italy today. Pretty hot today, showers threatening now at 6:15 P.M. Warren Askins started to mow weeds at disposal plant.
Tues June 15-Temp 69-93; 62,400 gal: Hot today yet a good breeze. Met Nina at the trains station in Dayton, train late, when we arrived home a blackout was in progress. Went off good and we all learned something. Read meters with Chas Mause this A.M. Did a little garden work P.M. Sent Mary a telegram, a little worried why she has written is also duet to go to work tomorrow. That's enough for today only it looks like rain now.
Wed June 16-Temp 69-90; 60,000 gal: Another hot one, need rain. Showers all around us. Read meters this A.M. Lawlessed Harry Copp & McCoy & Wright. Worked in garden P.M. Mary came home last night, she arrived in Dayton about 10:45 P.M. Warren Askins finished weeds ad D.Plant.
Thurs June 17-Temp 77(?)-84; 59,200 gal: Finished reading meters at 11:00 this morning. Lawlessed service at Grace Meyer property on Smith St. Worked garden some.
Fri June 18-Temp 68-85; 68,000 gal: They used a lot of water today. Lawlessed Spittler and the Schell service lines, plenty of pressure at meters but nothing in houses.
Sat June 19-Temp 54-89; 71,200 gal: Still using lot of water. Leak showed up in water line between meter and house of Grace Meyer property on Smith St. Tenant dug it out. I put in 13'-1" of 3/4" galv. pipe and a union . Pretty hot today. Clear sky.
Sun June 20-Temp 57-88; 54,400 gal: Part cloudy and hot. Fair attendance at church this A.M. Mary's folks, Dad and Mom McGregor of Lebanon and Rev and Florence Love, Mary's sister of N.J. visited us today, took dinner at Charles'.
Mon June 21-Temp 68-93; 81,600 gal: Summer begins today. Part cloudy but hot. Picked our first crop of peas from victory garden. Ate our supper here in park. Turned water on at Della Marker place (old Waymire) bought by Ed McClellan. Pumped till 8:00 EWT.
Tues June 22-Temp 69-94; 76,000 gal: Another hot one and they are using the water. Pumped till 7:55 E.W.T. Made tip protectors today.
Wed June 23-Temp 74-97; 194,400 gal: Good and hot today. Flushed fire hydrants in south half of town, giving a thorough cleaning found valve at Smith & Dayton closed. Got lawn mower from Richard today, sure runs now.
Thurs June 24-Temp 67-97; 127,200 gal: Picked 2 bu of peas this evening. Fire hydrant E Oak St started to leak this P.M. Flushed balance of fire hydrants in town.
Fri June 25-Temp 76-94; 87,200 gal: Sick headache this A.M. & most of day. Picked a few raspberries this A.M. Mother canned 12 qt of peas of those we picked last n ight. Hope to water the garden tonight, threatened rain but none fell. John and Richard were here this P.M. Richard is stationed in California.
Sat June 26-Temp 76-93; 93,200 gal: Hot and dry they sure are using a lot of water. Repaired fire hydrant on E oak St last night, valve rubber and brass guide were both shot. Don't get much chance to water garden, pumped this A.M. and from 6 to 10 this P.M.
Sun June 27-Temp 77-96; 53,600 gal: It rained this P.M. not near as much water used today. Robert Voge and family, Waldo Kester and family and the Mrs.' brother and family ate a steak supper here this evening.
Mon June 28-Temp 74-91; 77,600 gal: P.S. Received work Uncle Nate at LaHabra Calif. died, be buried at Whittier California.
Tues June 29-Temp 64-76; 56,800 gal: Sorry I skipped yesterday, but it's clear and cooler today. Didn't pump as much today. Have been irrigating the potatoes hope it helps, made some tip protectors today.
Wed June 30-Temp 45-68; 76,000 gal: Cold for the last day of June but they still use a lot of water. Still irrigating potatoes. Got pay today.
Tues June 1-Temp 84-88; 47,200 gal: Cloudy and pretty warm today. Hauled desk, property of B of PA to town hall to be used by Defense Council. Cut down catalpa tree north of walk.
Wed June 2-Temp 70+-88; 59,200 gal: Part cldy and warm good growing weather. Made tap for Mrs Elva Peirson on end of Dewey St. Also set meter for Thomas Crank. Made some tip protectors. John F. 57 today.
Thurs June 3-Temp 69-89; 62,400 gal: Part cloudy and warm again, clouding up. Made inspections of Elevator and Mrs ida Call's Sewer connections. Mowed most of station lot by hand, power mower on blink. Finished tips.
Fri June 4-Temp 72-91; 60,000 gal: (32 years together) Hot today but good growing weather. Worked in truck patch some, set meter for Mrs Elva Peirson, Dewey St. Mr Agne and wife spoke for fireplace and tables for near future.
Sat June 5-Temp 71-86; 51,200 gal: Another good one. In truck patch. Moved standpipt lot and church lot also at home.
Sun June 6-Temp 63-79-68; 56,000 gal: Fine weather this A.M. heavy rain P.M. (1 in.) Very heavy rain near Lewisburg last evening. Filled standpipe to overflowing. Monfort and wife and baby ate their dinner at station lot today.
Mon June 7-Temp 65-79; 48,000 gal: Cloudy,threatened rain in morning, sun came out fine and hot later. Took boys to Enos Eikenberry's to pick strawberries. I then went to Lawrence Rinck's and got some sweet potato sprouts, 485 and planted 443 of them.
Tues June 8-Temp 60-74; 57,600 gal: Part cloudy nice day, reset telephone co. meter. Worked on tips. All's quiet in West Alex.
Wed June 9-Temp 58-80; 54,400 gal: A very nice day. Mr Carr representing Garlock Packing Co called but I did not hive him an order. Turned on water for Thomas Crank, Dewey St. Elevator finished their ditch. I hauled 2 loads of paper for Boy Scouts.
Thurs June 10-Temp 57-85; 54,400 gal: Fine day again but threatening rain again. Put bug killer in potatoes this A.M. and worked some ground for Wilbur. Worked on tips also. Received telegram (Postal) from Nina,she leaves Yakima Wash. for home Friday June 11th.
Fri June 11-Temp 63-85; 55,200 gal: Foggy this morning then became nice with part cloudy. Worked ontip protectors, had a sick headache all morning. Mowed part of station lot.
Sat June 12-Temp 64-89; 57,600 gal: Foggy then sunshine good breeze. Moved standpipe lot and balance of ststion lot. Good growing weather. I hope it continues.
Sun June 13 (Pentecost)-Temp 68-95; 55,200 gal: Monforts and Parsons took dinner here today. Sunshine A.M. Cloudy P.M. Robert Voge, Carl & Les Ashworth, Roy Wright, Don Klepinger and families took supper here tonight. Children's Services at Salem tonight.
Mon June 14-Temp 76-91; 62,400 gal: Flag Day. I hope Old Glory gets carried into Italy today. Pretty hot today, showers threatening now at 6:15 P.M. Warren Askins started to mow weeds at disposal plant.
Tues June 15-Temp 69-93; 62,400 gal: Hot today yet a good breeze. Met Nina at the trains station in Dayton, train late, when we arrived home a blackout was in progress. Went off good and we all learned something. Read meters with Chas Mause this A.M. Did a little garden work P.M. Sent Mary a telegram, a little worried why she has written is also duet to go to work tomorrow. That's enough for today only it looks like rain now.
Wed June 16-Temp 69-90; 60,000 gal: Another hot one, need rain. Showers all around us. Read meters this A.M. Lawlessed Harry Copp & McCoy & Wright. Worked in garden P.M. Mary came home last night, she arrived in Dayton about 10:45 P.M. Warren Askins finished weeds ad D.Plant.
Thurs June 17-Temp 77(?)-84; 59,200 gal: Finished reading meters at 11:00 this morning. Lawlessed service at Grace Meyer property on Smith St. Worked garden some.
Fri June 18-Temp 68-85; 68,000 gal: They used a lot of water today. Lawlessed Spittler and the Schell service lines, plenty of pressure at meters but nothing in houses.
Sat June 19-Temp 54-89; 71,200 gal: Still using lot of water. Leak showed up in water line between meter and house of Grace Meyer property on Smith St. Tenant dug it out. I put in 13'-1" of 3/4" galv. pipe and a union . Pretty hot today. Clear sky.
Sun June 20-Temp 57-88; 54,400 gal: Part cloudy and hot. Fair attendance at church this A.M. Mary's folks, Dad and Mom McGregor of Lebanon and Rev and Florence Love, Mary's sister of N.J. visited us today, took dinner at Charles'.
Mon June 21-Temp 68-93; 81,600 gal: Summer begins today. Part cloudy but hot. Picked our first crop of peas from victory garden. Ate our supper here in park. Turned water on at Della Marker place (old Waymire) bought by Ed McClellan. Pumped till 8:00 EWT.
Tues June 22-Temp 69-94; 76,000 gal: Another hot one and they are using the water. Pumped till 7:55 E.W.T. Made tip protectors today.
Wed June 23-Temp 74-97; 194,400 gal: Good and hot today. Flushed fire hydrants in south half of town, giving a thorough cleaning found valve at Smith & Dayton closed. Got lawn mower from Richard today, sure runs now.
Thurs June 24-Temp 67-97; 127,200 gal: Picked 2 bu of peas this evening. Fire hydrant E Oak St started to leak this P.M. Flushed balance of fire hydrants in town.
Fri June 25-Temp 76-94; 87,200 gal: Sick headache this A.M. & most of day. Picked a few raspberries this A.M. Mother canned 12 qt of peas of those we picked last n ight. Hope to water the garden tonight, threatened rain but none fell. John and Richard were here this P.M. Richard is stationed in California.
Sat June 26-Temp 76-93; 93,200 gal: Hot and dry they sure are using a lot of water. Repaired fire hydrant on E oak St last night, valve rubber and brass guide were both shot. Don't get much chance to water garden, pumped this A.M. and from 6 to 10 this P.M.
Sun June 27-Temp 77-96; 53,600 gal: It rained this P.M. not near as much water used today. Robert Voge and family, Waldo Kester and family and the Mrs.' brother and family ate a steak supper here this evening.
Mon June 28-Temp 74-91; 77,600 gal: P.S. Received work Uncle Nate at LaHabra Calif. died, be buried at Whittier California.
Tues June 29-Temp 64-76; 56,800 gal: Sorry I skipped yesterday, but it's clear and cooler today. Didn't pump as much today. Have been irrigating the potatoes hope it helps, made some tip protectors today.
Wed June 30-Temp 45-68; 76,000 gal: Cold for the last day of June but they still use a lot of water. Still irrigating potatoes. Got pay today.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
I'm not even going to try to explain my absence of over 2 years, but I'm just going to get right into the new posting from Grandpa's journal. This is from May, 1943.
Sat May 1-Temp 30-34; 52,000 gal: Cool today some ice this morning hard on fruits that are in bloom. Turned water on for Amos Eby. Sewer is in.
Sun May 2-Temp 40-47; 48,000 gal: Wind from South. Paul Sauer and Jesse Hasten were visitors in the PM.
Mon May 3-Temp 51(eve); 56,000 gal: Cooler and wind from the north. Started to work on whistle pipe from west boiler.
Tues May 4-Temp 30-68; 56,000 gal: Ice this morning but boy it warmed up. Finished taking pipe off of boiler. Chas. Schreel took it to Lewisburg to cut and thread it. People are working in their victory gardens.
Wed May 5-Temp 60-82; 48,800 gal: Fine day considerable warmer, wind is rising however, no doubt to bring rain. Went to Lewisburg this A.M. got pipe from CT Schreel's shop for boiler. Hauled a load of household goods to Richmond, Ind for Mrs. Fred Grover who will live with her daughter. (last night) made good time.
Thurs May 6-Temp 68-88; 68,800 gal: Some pumping today. Finished moving Mrs. Grover's furniture last night. Charles and I cleaned F. R. Sebring's drain, found a large sponge rubber ball in it. Pumped service lines at Telephone bldg at Russell Hall's and Carl Ashworth's. Rev. Beckley and wife are having supper here tonight.
Fri May 7-Temp 60-78; 54,400 gal: Some rain today. Warm enough to make things grow. Made 10-50# tip protectors today.
Sat May 8-Temp 64-72-50; 54,5400 gal: More rain and getting cooler this evening. Finished pipe work on whistle today, whistle sounds louder but not enough for the wind we had today. Took Mary's car up to Lewisburg last night for Gene to work on. Mowed south half of lawn.
Sun May 9-Temp 46-60; 49,600 gal: Mother's Day, nice weather this morning but rain this P.M. Charles and family and Mother went to Lebanon this P.M. Ward Cruea, son-in-law and grandchildren were here a short while.
Mon May 10-Temp 58-76; 52,000 gal: More rain but warm. Am making 20-50# tip protectors today. Took Mary and Janet to Dayton last night to a new boarding house, but they didn't like it so Mary came home and Janet went to the home of an uncle.
Tues May 11-Temp 63-75; 52,000 gal: Rain off and on all day. Did some cleaning in shed at home this A.M. Orlan Haber delivered 7 Ton coal at church this morning. Ran standpipe over this time and gauge showed less than yesterday.
Wed May 12-Temp 52-75; 48,800 gal: Wet & cloudy this morning but he sun came out after dinner. I dug out thistle and wild parsnip this morning. At disposal plant this afternoon I mowed north half of lawn and when I finished the motor stopped and I couldn't hardly turn it over. Granville Daffler was here and he has trouble with a drain out at Tom Ryder's place. Bob Wysong tenant and water seems to run all the time. (Toilet leaked and also water motor pump.)
Thurs May 13-Temp 52-56; 50,400 gal: And it rained again. I moved part of standpipe lot last night and part of it today. Helped Charles with a drain at Lawrence Rinck's. Cleaned boiler this P.M. preparing for inspection next Monday.
Fri May 14-Temp 50-68; 50,400 gal: Fine day again, cleaned combustion chamber of west boiler this A.M Hauled soot and grass from standpipe lot to dump. Made 15 tip protectors for Sight Feed. John Pense 74 died this morning has been in business here since fall of 1908. 73 yrs 10 mo 11 da.
Sat May 15-Temp 51-54; 46,400 gal: Rain again finished mowing standpipe lot and mowed church yard. Attended Clyde Howard's sale bought a few things. Have a headache this P.M.
Sun May 16-Temp 64-81; 44,000 gal: Hard rain this morning sunshine this P.M. John Pence was buried this afternoon. I was elected delegate to the Ohio District Conference of the American Lutheran Church, hope to attend 4th of June at Columbus.
Mon May 17-Temp 65-72; 44,000 gal: Assisted Charles at Mrs Rebecca Roselin's on bath tub. Drain in home of Orville Bone owned by Jesse Johnson corner Main & 3rd is stopped up. Boiler inspector was here and complimented me on condition of boiler and cleanliness of boiler and setting. More rain today and hope to try whistle tonight.
Tues May 18-Temp 67-77; 54,400 gal: Heavy rainfall early this morning with thunder and lightning caousing screen chamber at disposal plant to overflow. I assisted Charles in cleaning 3 drains this A.M. made 8 tips (50#) this P.M. Our "mobilization" last night showed that we area getting for our blackout, blew waterworks whistle but it is not strong enough for all over town.
Wed May 19-Temp 74-74; 45,600 gal: A little sunshine then some rain. Spent most of day on tip protectors helped Charles a little at Dena Rinck's. Mrs DeVilbis 76 dies.
Thurs May 20-Temp 58-74-78; 48,000 gal: Cloudy this morning but the sun did shine some throughout the day. Worked on Sight Feed stuff today. Mr Thomas Crank made application for 3/4" tap at his home on E Dewey St.
Fri May 21-Temp 55-58; 51,200 gal: Cooler cloudy, little sunshine. Felt rather bum today,did some work for Sight Feed also mowed station lot.
Sat May 22-Temp 80-77; 51,200 gal: Finished 320 tips & 15-50# tips for Sight Feed. Fine day today. Put manhole plates in west boiler also worked in truck patch.
Sun May 23-Temp 56-66; 45,600 gal: Cloudy A.M. and rain P.M. sure is some weather. Fairly good attendance at church. Sarah and Wesley were with us at dinner toady. Put in a call through to Gene Crauder at Camp Swift, Texas for Mary.
Mon May 24-Temp 56-64; 46,400 gal: Cloudy with a little sprinkle now and then. Assisted Charles in hanging his lavatory this A.M. Turned on water for Jeanette Maier.
Tues May 25-Temp 56-77; 51,200 gal: Fairly nice day but ground is still very wet. Went with Charles to Farmersville to clean drain and boy am I tired. Took Nina to Dayton to take train, 2:06 our time to see Virgil she took PRR #907.
Wed May 26-Temp 48-78; 52,800 gal: Nice day, with Charles at Farmersville again A.M. Harry W and Lawrence Shividecker assisted me in flushing end of S Main, Dewey, East Oak, and E South St fire hydrants and sewer. Working on tips again. Made 9.
Thurs May 27-Temp 49-75; 140,800 gal: Took Mary J to Dayton this morning to get a train for Texas to see her hubby Eugene train was 40 min late. With Harry and Lawrence I flushed balance of fire hydrants, really gave them a cleaning. I have a headache so will not say much. Leonard 65 today.
Fri May 28-Temp 54-79; 48,800 gal: Fine today, people working gardens. Received telegram for Mina for her same arrival in State of Washington. Made tap for Thomas Crank on Dewey St. On property of Mrs Ida Call West Dayton St. John Campbell (the plumber) encountered difficulty in laying sewer in sand. Bought some old books at Ed Eck's sale
one printed in 1784. Grant Martin 75 dies.
Sat May 29-Temp 54-87; 56,000 gal: Fine and hot today. Received telegram for Mary telling of her safe arrival at Bashop, Texas. Mrs Laura Oser's sale today brought quite a good price. J. T Stewart had a heart attack last night which makes it so I can't go to Columbus next week.
Sun May 30-Temp 62-80; 45,600 gal: City of Dayton changed time 1 hr faster, we are still on old time. weather warm and fine. Memorial services were held in Community Hall and at Fairview cemetery, fair attendance.
Mon May 31- Temp 65-70; 55,200 gal: More rain and still more rain. Grant Martin was buried at Sugar Grove Cem. funeral at Salem which made my pumping late.
Sat May 1-Temp 30-34; 52,000 gal: Cool today some ice this morning hard on fruits that are in bloom. Turned water on for Amos Eby. Sewer is in.
Sun May 2-Temp 40-47; 48,000 gal: Wind from South. Paul Sauer and Jesse Hasten were visitors in the PM.
Mon May 3-Temp 51(eve); 56,000 gal: Cooler and wind from the north. Started to work on whistle pipe from west boiler.
Tues May 4-Temp 30-68; 56,000 gal: Ice this morning but boy it warmed up. Finished taking pipe off of boiler. Chas. Schreel took it to Lewisburg to cut and thread it. People are working in their victory gardens.
Wed May 5-Temp 60-82; 48,800 gal: Fine day considerable warmer, wind is rising however, no doubt to bring rain. Went to Lewisburg this A.M. got pipe from CT Schreel's shop for boiler. Hauled a load of household goods to Richmond, Ind for Mrs. Fred Grover who will live with her daughter. (last night) made good time.
Thurs May 6-Temp 68-88; 68,800 gal: Some pumping today. Finished moving Mrs. Grover's furniture last night. Charles and I cleaned F. R. Sebring's drain, found a large sponge rubber ball in it. Pumped service lines at Telephone bldg at Russell Hall's and Carl Ashworth's. Rev. Beckley and wife are having supper here tonight.
Fri May 7-Temp 60-78; 54,400 gal: Some rain today. Warm enough to make things grow. Made 10-50# tip protectors today.
Sat May 8-Temp 64-72-50; 54,5400 gal: More rain and getting cooler this evening. Finished pipe work on whistle today, whistle sounds louder but not enough for the wind we had today. Took Mary's car up to Lewisburg last night for Gene to work on. Mowed south half of lawn.
Sun May 9-Temp 46-60; 49,600 gal: Mother's Day, nice weather this morning but rain this P.M. Charles and family and Mother went to Lebanon this P.M. Ward Cruea, son-in-law and grandchildren were here a short while.
Mon May 10-Temp 58-76; 52,000 gal: More rain but warm. Am making 20-50# tip protectors today. Took Mary and Janet to Dayton last night to a new boarding house, but they didn't like it so Mary came home and Janet went to the home of an uncle.
Tues May 11-Temp 63-75; 52,000 gal: Rain off and on all day. Did some cleaning in shed at home this A.M. Orlan Haber delivered 7 Ton coal at church this morning. Ran standpipe over this time and gauge showed less than yesterday.
Wed May 12-Temp 52-75; 48,800 gal: Wet & cloudy this morning but he sun came out after dinner. I dug out thistle and wild parsnip this morning. At disposal plant this afternoon I mowed north half of lawn and when I finished the motor stopped and I couldn't hardly turn it over. Granville Daffler was here and he has trouble with a drain out at Tom Ryder's place. Bob Wysong tenant and water seems to run all the time. (Toilet leaked and also water motor pump.)
Thurs May 13-Temp 52-56; 50,400 gal: And it rained again. I moved part of standpipe lot last night and part of it today. Helped Charles with a drain at Lawrence Rinck's. Cleaned boiler this P.M. preparing for inspection next Monday.
Fri May 14-Temp 50-68; 50,400 gal: Fine day again, cleaned combustion chamber of west boiler this A.M Hauled soot and grass from standpipe lot to dump. Made 15 tip protectors for Sight Feed. John Pense 74 died this morning has been in business here since fall of 1908. 73 yrs 10 mo 11 da.
Sat May 15-Temp 51-54; 46,400 gal: Rain again finished mowing standpipe lot and mowed church yard. Attended Clyde Howard's sale bought a few things. Have a headache this P.M.
Sun May 16-Temp 64-81; 44,000 gal: Hard rain this morning sunshine this P.M. John Pence was buried this afternoon. I was elected delegate to the Ohio District Conference of the American Lutheran Church, hope to attend 4th of June at Columbus.
Mon May 17-Temp 65-72; 44,000 gal: Assisted Charles at Mrs Rebecca Roselin's on bath tub. Drain in home of Orville Bone owned by Jesse Johnson corner Main & 3rd is stopped up. Boiler inspector was here and complimented me on condition of boiler and cleanliness of boiler and setting. More rain today and hope to try whistle tonight.
Tues May 18-Temp 67-77; 54,400 gal: Heavy rainfall early this morning with thunder and lightning caousing screen chamber at disposal plant to overflow. I assisted Charles in cleaning 3 drains this A.M. made 8 tips (50#) this P.M. Our "mobilization" last night showed that we area getting for our blackout, blew waterworks whistle but it is not strong enough for all over town.
Wed May 19-Temp 74-74; 45,600 gal: A little sunshine then some rain. Spent most of day on tip protectors helped Charles a little at Dena Rinck's. Mrs DeVilbis 76 dies.
Thurs May 20-Temp 58-74-78; 48,000 gal: Cloudy this morning but the sun did shine some throughout the day. Worked on Sight Feed stuff today. Mr Thomas Crank made application for 3/4" tap at his home on E Dewey St.
Fri May 21-Temp 55-58; 51,200 gal: Cooler cloudy, little sunshine. Felt rather bum today,did some work for Sight Feed also mowed station lot.
Sat May 22-Temp 80-77; 51,200 gal: Finished 320 tips & 15-50# tips for Sight Feed. Fine day today. Put manhole plates in west boiler also worked in truck patch.
Sun May 23-Temp 56-66; 45,600 gal: Cloudy A.M. and rain P.M. sure is some weather. Fairly good attendance at church. Sarah and Wesley were with us at dinner toady. Put in a call through to Gene Crauder at Camp Swift, Texas for Mary.
Mon May 24-Temp 56-64; 46,400 gal: Cloudy with a little sprinkle now and then. Assisted Charles in hanging his lavatory this A.M. Turned on water for Jeanette Maier.
Tues May 25-Temp 56-77; 51,200 gal: Fairly nice day but ground is still very wet. Went with Charles to Farmersville to clean drain and boy am I tired. Took Nina to Dayton to take train, 2:06 our time to see Virgil she took PRR #907.
Wed May 26-Temp 48-78; 52,800 gal: Nice day, with Charles at Farmersville again A.M. Harry W and Lawrence Shividecker assisted me in flushing end of S Main, Dewey, East Oak, and E South St fire hydrants and sewer. Working on tips again. Made 9.
Thurs May 27-Temp 49-75; 140,800 gal: Took Mary J to Dayton this morning to get a train for Texas to see her hubby Eugene train was 40 min late. With Harry and Lawrence I flushed balance of fire hydrants, really gave them a cleaning. I have a headache so will not say much. Leonard 65 today.
Fri May 28-Temp 54-79; 48,800 gal: Fine today, people working gardens. Received telegram for Mina for her same arrival in State of Washington. Made tap for Thomas Crank on Dewey St. On property of Mrs Ida Call West Dayton St. John Campbell (the plumber) encountered difficulty in laying sewer in sand. Bought some old books at Ed Eck's sale
one printed in 1784. Grant Martin 75 dies.
Sat May 29-Temp 54-87; 56,000 gal: Fine and hot today. Received telegram for Mary telling of her safe arrival at Bashop, Texas. Mrs Laura Oser's sale today brought quite a good price. J. T Stewart had a heart attack last night which makes it so I can't go to Columbus next week.
Sun May 30-Temp 62-80; 45,600 gal: City of Dayton changed time 1 hr faster, we are still on old time. weather warm and fine. Memorial services were held in Community Hall and at Fairview cemetery, fair attendance.
Mon May 31- Temp 65-70; 55,200 gal: More rain and still more rain. Grant Martin was buried at Sugar Grove Cem. funeral at Salem which made my pumping late.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
I think it's time to add another entry from Grandpa's journal. This is for April, 1943. I'm going to try a different approach to the way it's presented. Hopefully this will be easier to read.
Thur Apr 1st; Temp 50-66; 53600 Gal: All tools day-Joe and Wayne Dewey St 1hr. Second St-1 1/4 hrs. I connected water to meter for Amos Eby.
Fri Apr 2nd; Temp 33-45; 50400 Gal: Joe and Wayne, E. Second St 2 1/2 hrs.
Shut water off to Tittles service, pipe full of holes.
Sat Apr 3rd; Temp 24-45; 51200 Gal: Joe worked this AM 1 1/2 hr at Tittle, 2 1/2 at Slantpipe fire hydrant 1/2 hr there. PM 1 1/2 hrs at Tittles. Wayne 1/2 hr PM at fire hydrant, 1 1/2 hrs at Tittles. fire hydrant repaired and Tittle job finished, put in 27'9" 3/4" pipe new, old eat out. That's all.
Sun Apr 4th; Temp 31-53; 60000 Gal: A little rain, windy, temperature fine. John Flory visited this PM.
Mon Apr 5th; Temp 50-53: Took Mary and Janet home last night, saw "Air Forces" at Victory. Coming home a fire back of Indian bulk plant west Third St. It was a cause for a 3 alarm. (fire in junk yard.) at New Lebanon a runaway truck broke off a fire hydrant causing a loss of a lot of water.
This morning Pat Stage drove right through our barricade on E 2nd st, broke barricade & one new lantern.
Wayne at disposal plant 2 hrs, Joe 1 hr.
Tues Apr 6th; Temp 30-51; 55200 Gal: I assisted Charles at Woodards AM 1 hr. Wayne and Joe dug out meter at Probst place (Mrs Laura Oser tenant0 put in new (illegible), set sewer over curb cock, meter was cleaned and all reset. Wayne 2 3/4 hrs, Joe 2 1/2 hrs. for water works. I finished laying sod myself.
Wed Apr 7th; Temp 35-64; 46400 Gal: Wayne and Joe 2 1/4 hrs at disposal plant cleaning filter beds.
Thur Apr 8th; Temp 41-73; 56000 Gal: Wayne 2 hrs on filter bed and Joe 1 hr on same. Victory garden committee allotted garden plots this eve. Wilbur received lot #18 south west corner of plot.
Fri Apr 9th; Temp 54-65; 48000 Gal: Cloudy AM, rain most of afternoon, no work for the boys. Gilbert started to plow garden plots, rain chased him out.
Sat Apr 10th; Temp 50-52; 49600 Gal: Windy today, too damp to rake weeds at disposal plant. Garden plots were being plowed today. Received goody from Ford Meter Box Co. OK.
Sun Apr 11th; Temp 28-57; 45600 Gal: Cool but nice weather. Nina 20 today and George Thomas Carico is 6 today. Anna Beckers' birthday also. Mrs Ruth Copp and Mrs Ruth Lesh paid a visit to the station today.
Mon Apr 12th; Temp 43-44; 48800 Gal: No entry.
Tues Apr 13th' Temp 30-35; 48000 Gal: Snow flurries all day, repaired leaks for Mrs Oser. Took Mary to Esther's after dinner. That's all. Thomas Jefferson's 200th birthday.
Wed Apr 14th; Temp 28-30; 51200 Gal: Abner Clemmer 79 dies. More snow flurries. I helped Charles at Woodards this AM. did Frank Gazelle a good deed, coil in furnace of his house burned out, took it out and plugged tank. Frank Miller borrowed the hoist and tripod with chain to lift pump.
Thur Apr 15th; Temp 27-41; 48800 Gal: Sure having March weather in April. Not much on program today, hope weather lets up soon.
Fri Apr 16th; Temp 44-50; 48000 Gal: Some rain and hail today. I worked on tip protectors all of AM. Ab. Clemmer was buried this PM and Dr Brookins 75 dies on street in Eaton, O. this afternoon.
Sat Apr 17th; Temp 39-53; 56000 Gal: Repaired drinking fountain at Hotel corner this AM. Charles assisted. Wayne Bennett and Joe Seeckamp did some cleaning at disposal plant,began 1:30 to--
Sun Apr 18th; Temp 34-54; 42400 Gal: Palm Sunday. 352 at church, 7 were confirmed and one was received by letter of transfer. Kenneth Moony was here asking where to pay water & sewer bills besides bank. Folks went to Lebanon. Geo. C. borrowed truck.
Mon Apr 19th; Temp 39-42; 49600 Gal: Dr. Brookins buried, funeral at Salem Lutheran Church, buried at Eaton, O. Rain most of day.
Tues Apr 20th; Temp 39-38; 60000 Gal: Attended black out at Eaton last night with other members of defence council, it was a success. Mr A.R. Will (boiler inspector) was here this morning giving permission to increase steam line to boiler feed pump and whistle so that we can use whistle for air raid warnings. Rain again a great part of day,a little snow. Fire hydrant for W. Dayton St arrived today minus repair parts which were ordered.
Wed Apr 21st; Temp 34-44; 50400 Gal: Cloudy until evening, repair parts for fire hydrants arrived today, went to Dayton and got pope and fittings for boiler. Repaired Harry's bicycle this PM. packed valved for Ed Rinck.
Maunday Thur Apr 22nd; Temp 28-64; 52000 Gal: Took pipe off of boiler to have tee inserted, quite a task had to heat before it let loose. took it to Charles Schreel at Lewisburg to cut and thread it. Fine day today, clear.
Fri Apr 23rd; Temp 44-55; 57600 Gal: Good Friday, good attendance at church, school children attended, a total of 379 persons. Cloudy today again with a little rain. Went to Lewisburg and got pope for boiler and put it in place. pumped a little late. Got check for Sight Feed for $31.51 added enough and bought $50.00 war bond.
Sat Apr 24th; Temp -78; 44800 Gal: Very foggy this morning but the sun shone nearly all day however smoke fell to ground this PM. I look for more rain (Fred Grover 74 died). Chas Mause moved in with Mrs Ruth Copp and water pressure seemed to be low. Victory gardens were finished so we can plant now.
Sun Apr 25th; Temp 45-72; 55200 Gal: Easter Dawn Services at Sugar Grove Cemetery. Fine AM but this PM cloudy maybe rain. Chas Winkelman and Geo Carico were here a while, all grand children were home today.
Mon Apr 26th; Temp 44-75; 48800 Gal: A very fine day, Victory gardeners are out in full force. Attended Fred Grover's funeral this PM from Blocks Funeral Home, buried in Fairview. Helped Charles with Mrs Yost's roof.
Tues Apr 27th; Temp 57-75; 55200 Gal: Hauled sludge from filter beds on Wilbur's truck patch.
Wed Apr 28th; Temp 49-59; 51200 Gal: Worked in truck patch & assisted Charles at Ed McClellan's cleaning drain. Planted potatoes in evening 8 long and 7 short rows.
Thur Apr 29th; Temp 40-67; 52800 Gal: Finished cleaning drain (sewer) at Ed McClellan's this AM. planted a few more potatoes 2 short rows. Weather was cool but otherwise good till after 5 PM then it rained.
Fri Apr 30th; Temp 66-55; 56000 Gal: Still cool and getting cooler & windy. Filled east boiler today, it took 23 minutes for water to come to bottom of glass. Packed blow off valves on east boiler.
Thur Apr 1st; Temp 50-66; 53600 Gal: All tools day-Joe and Wayne Dewey St 1hr. Second St-1 1/4 hrs. I connected water to meter for Amos Eby.
Fri Apr 2nd; Temp 33-45; 50400 Gal: Joe and Wayne, E. Second St 2 1/2 hrs.
Shut water off to Tittles service, pipe full of holes.
Sat Apr 3rd; Temp 24-45; 51200 Gal: Joe worked this AM 1 1/2 hr at Tittle, 2 1/2 at Slantpipe fire hydrant 1/2 hr there. PM 1 1/2 hrs at Tittles. Wayne 1/2 hr PM at fire hydrant, 1 1/2 hrs at Tittles. fire hydrant repaired and Tittle job finished, put in 27'9" 3/4" pipe new, old eat out. That's all.
Sun Apr 4th; Temp 31-53; 60000 Gal: A little rain, windy, temperature fine. John Flory visited this PM.
Mon Apr 5th; Temp 50-53: Took Mary and Janet home last night, saw "Air Forces" at Victory. Coming home a fire back of Indian bulk plant west Third St. It was a cause for a 3 alarm. (fire in junk yard.) at New Lebanon a runaway truck broke off a fire hydrant causing a loss of a lot of water.
This morning Pat Stage drove right through our barricade on E 2nd st, broke barricade & one new lantern.
Wayne at disposal plant 2 hrs, Joe 1 hr.
Tues Apr 6th; Temp 30-51; 55200 Gal: I assisted Charles at Woodards AM 1 hr. Wayne and Joe dug out meter at Probst place (Mrs Laura Oser tenant0 put in new (illegible), set sewer over curb cock, meter was cleaned and all reset. Wayne 2 3/4 hrs, Joe 2 1/2 hrs. for water works. I finished laying sod myself.
Wed Apr 7th; Temp 35-64; 46400 Gal: Wayne and Joe 2 1/4 hrs at disposal plant cleaning filter beds.
Thur Apr 8th; Temp 41-73; 56000 Gal: Wayne 2 hrs on filter bed and Joe 1 hr on same. Victory garden committee allotted garden plots this eve. Wilbur received lot #18 south west corner of plot.
Fri Apr 9th; Temp 54-65; 48000 Gal: Cloudy AM, rain most of afternoon, no work for the boys. Gilbert started to plow garden plots, rain chased him out.
Sat Apr 10th; Temp 50-52; 49600 Gal: Windy today, too damp to rake weeds at disposal plant. Garden plots were being plowed today. Received goody from Ford Meter Box Co. OK.
Sun Apr 11th; Temp 28-57; 45600 Gal: Cool but nice weather. Nina 20 today and George Thomas Carico is 6 today. Anna Beckers' birthday also. Mrs Ruth Copp and Mrs Ruth Lesh paid a visit to the station today.
Mon Apr 12th; Temp 43-44; 48800 Gal: No entry.
Tues Apr 13th' Temp 30-35; 48000 Gal: Snow flurries all day, repaired leaks for Mrs Oser. Took Mary to Esther's after dinner. That's all. Thomas Jefferson's 200th birthday.
Wed Apr 14th; Temp 28-30; 51200 Gal: Abner Clemmer 79 dies. More snow flurries. I helped Charles at Woodards this AM. did Frank Gazelle a good deed, coil in furnace of his house burned out, took it out and plugged tank. Frank Miller borrowed the hoist and tripod with chain to lift pump.
Thur Apr 15th; Temp 27-41; 48800 Gal: Sure having March weather in April. Not much on program today, hope weather lets up soon.
Fri Apr 16th; Temp 44-50; 48000 Gal: Some rain and hail today. I worked on tip protectors all of AM. Ab. Clemmer was buried this PM and Dr Brookins 75 dies on street in Eaton, O. this afternoon.
Sat Apr 17th; Temp 39-53; 56000 Gal: Repaired drinking fountain at Hotel corner this AM. Charles assisted. Wayne Bennett and Joe Seeckamp did some cleaning at disposal plant,began 1:30 to--
Sun Apr 18th; Temp 34-54; 42400 Gal: Palm Sunday. 352 at church, 7 were confirmed and one was received by letter of transfer. Kenneth Moony was here asking where to pay water & sewer bills besides bank. Folks went to Lebanon. Geo. C. borrowed truck.
Mon Apr 19th; Temp 39-42; 49600 Gal: Dr. Brookins buried, funeral at Salem Lutheran Church, buried at Eaton, O. Rain most of day.
Tues Apr 20th; Temp 39-38; 60000 Gal: Attended black out at Eaton last night with other members of defence council, it was a success. Mr A.R. Will (boiler inspector) was here this morning giving permission to increase steam line to boiler feed pump and whistle so that we can use whistle for air raid warnings. Rain again a great part of day,a little snow. Fire hydrant for W. Dayton St arrived today minus repair parts which were ordered.
Wed Apr 21st; Temp 34-44; 50400 Gal: Cloudy until evening, repair parts for fire hydrants arrived today, went to Dayton and got pope and fittings for boiler. Repaired Harry's bicycle this PM. packed valved for Ed Rinck.
Maunday Thur Apr 22nd; Temp 28-64; 52000 Gal: Took pipe off of boiler to have tee inserted, quite a task had to heat before it let loose. took it to Charles Schreel at Lewisburg to cut and thread it. Fine day today, clear.
Fri Apr 23rd; Temp 44-55; 57600 Gal: Good Friday, good attendance at church, school children attended, a total of 379 persons. Cloudy today again with a little rain. Went to Lewisburg and got pope for boiler and put it in place. pumped a little late. Got check for Sight Feed for $31.51 added enough and bought $50.00 war bond.
Sat Apr 24th; Temp -78; 44800 Gal: Very foggy this morning but the sun shone nearly all day however smoke fell to ground this PM. I look for more rain (Fred Grover 74 died). Chas Mause moved in with Mrs Ruth Copp and water pressure seemed to be low. Victory gardens were finished so we can plant now.
Sun Apr 25th; Temp 45-72; 55200 Gal: Easter Dawn Services at Sugar Grove Cemetery. Fine AM but this PM cloudy maybe rain. Chas Winkelman and Geo Carico were here a while, all grand children were home today.
Mon Apr 26th; Temp 44-75; 48800 Gal: A very fine day, Victory gardeners are out in full force. Attended Fred Grover's funeral this PM from Blocks Funeral Home, buried in Fairview. Helped Charles with Mrs Yost's roof.
Tues Apr 27th; Temp 57-75; 55200 Gal: Hauled sludge from filter beds on Wilbur's truck patch.
Wed Apr 28th; Temp 49-59; 51200 Gal: Worked in truck patch & assisted Charles at Ed McClellan's cleaning drain. Planted potatoes in evening 8 long and 7 short rows.
Thur Apr 29th; Temp 40-67; 52800 Gal: Finished cleaning drain (sewer) at Ed McClellan's this AM. planted a few more potatoes 2 short rows. Weather was cool but otherwise good till after 5 PM then it rained.
Fri Apr 30th; Temp 66-55; 56000 Gal: Still cool and getting cooler & windy. Filled east boiler today, it took 23 minutes for water to come to bottom of glass. Packed blow off valves on east boiler.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
I'm changing course a little today and switching from the Winkelman family to the McGregor family. My grandmother Mary McGregor Winkelman had two sister, Florence and Caroline (Carrie). Florence never had any children, but Carrie had three: Doris, Constance, and Janet. So, today I'm going to add some history of the McGregor family.
Our branch of the McGregor family tree goes back to the late 1790's when John C. McGregor came to America and settled in Virginia. The following are the biographies of John, his son Eli, and his son John Sexton McGregor. These are found in the History of Clinton County, Ohio, published by B. F. Bowen & Co., Indianapolis, IN.
John McGregor, a native of Scotland, and for some time a resident of Londonderry, in the north of Ireland, came to America with six of his brothers, subsequent to the rebellion of 1794, in which he had been engaged, and settled in Frederick County, Virginia, on what is known as Apple Pie Ridge, where he engaged in keeping a house of entertainment. He was by trade a weaver, having learned the business in Scotland.
In company with his wife, Elizabeth (McGee), and family, he came to Ohio in 1802, settling in the spring of 1803 at Deerfield, Warren County. On Dec 3, 1803, for the price of seven quarters an acre, he purchased 200 acres of land in Murray's Survey, no. 1632, in Vernon Township, Clinton County, and settled upon it in 1808 or 1809.
On Dec. 5, 1810, John McGregor purchased lot #36 at the southeast corner of Main and Mulberry streets in Wilmington. In the spring of 1812, he removed to Wilmington, and on May 7, he was granted a tavern's license, and as early as June 2, in that year, he opened a tavern at that location.
At the June term of the Clinton County Court in 1811, it "adjourned to meet in Wilmington" in the following October, and on the 7th of that month, it met at the house of John McGregor, that being the first term held at the new county seat.
John McGregor died in 1813, having ruptured a blood vessel while attempting to lift a barrel of whiskey, and lived only an hour after the occurrence.
Reprinted from "The History of Clinton County, Ohio".
Eli McGregor, son of John McGregor, was born in Berkeley County, Virginia, Jan. 1, 1798. He came with his parents to Ohio in 1802. In 1812, he came to Wilmington, and, in 1813, went to Lebanon to learn the cabinet-maker's trade; he remained there a few years then went to Paris and Bowling Green, Ky.; then he returned to Wilmington, where he resided up to the time of his death, in July 1877. After his return from Lebanon, about 1821 or 1822, he opened a cabinet shop at his father's old corner. In May, 1822, he was married to Maria Sexton, daughter of Col. Joseph Sexton, of Frederick County, Va. Mrs. McGregor was born May 26, 1797, in Hendricks County, Va. They spent fifty-four years of happy married life together; they had seven children, six of whom lived to maturity.
On Nov. 6, 1835, Mr. McGregor was elected Mayor of Wilmington, the town having been incorporated Jan. 15, 1828. He was a member of the Wilmington Library Society.
Mr. McGregor was a strong anti-slavery man, and attended the Hamilton Convention, that, in 1840, organized the Liberty Party. He served in the organization known as the "Clinton County Anti-slavery Society" in 1842. A central committee was organized for Clinton County, and among those elected to serve upon it was Eli McGregor. He was a member of the Clinton County Auxiliary Bible Society. The subscription to the Society, according to an old slip of paper in the possession of Rachel, daughter of Eli McGregor, was $9.
Reprinted from "The History of Clinton County, Ohio".
Obituary
Death of Eli MacGregor. This venerable gentleman, so well and favorably known in this community, died at his residence, in Wilmington, on Sunday morning last, the 23rd inst.
Mr. MacGregor was born in Jefferson County, Virginia, January 1, 1798. his parents, John C. and Elizabeth MacGregor moved to Ohio in the spring of 1803. In the following year, they purchased a farm not far from Clarksville and built the ninth cabin on Todd's Fork. In 1813, they moved to Wilmington, and Mr. Eli MacGregor went to Lebanon, where he lived five years; after that, spent one year in Paris and Bowling Green, Kentucky. At the end of the year, he came back to Ohio; spent a few months in Xenia, and then removed to Wilmington where the remainder of his life was spent.
On the 30th of May, 1822, he was married to Maria Sexton, since which time he has resided in this place. They had seven children, four whom are living.
In 1840, he attended the Hamilton Convention that organized the Liberty Party, and nominated James G. Birney. He was a strong anti-slavery man, and the friend to liberty, justice and equal rights.
Mr. MacGregor lived a blameless life, and it can be truthfully said, in his case, "Behold the upright man!"
Obituary
Died. McGREGOR--At his residence in Wilmington, on Sunday morning, July23d, 1876, after short illness, Eli McGregor, in the 79th year of his age.
A man of great honesty of purpose, of pure character, and decided convictions he died respected by all.
An abolitionist of the old school, and ardent supporter of the Nation in its struggle to overthrow rebellion he hailed the abolition of slavery as the realization of the hopes of his earlier years. He had been a well known and highly esteemed resident of Wilmington for many years, and leaves an aged companion with whom he had lived for fifty-four years and four months, together with two sons and two daughters, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his death.
John Sexton McGregor, a prominent farmer of the north-eastern part of Union Township, was born in Wilmington, Ohio, Jan. 26, 1826. He subsequently kept a general store on the corner of Main and Mulberry streets in Wilmington, the site of his grandfather's tavern, when those thoroughfares were yet full of trees and stumps. Mr. McGregor's parents were Eli and Maria (Sexton) McGregor. The former was a member of the Society of Friends, and a strong anti-slavery man. He was a conductor on the 'underground railroad' previous to the rebellion. Mr. McGregor was reared on a farm, and obtained a good English education in the schools of the neighborhood.
He learned the cabinet-maker's trade, and assisted his father at this business until he was thirty years of age. He subsequently carried on a cabinet-maker's shop in Brown and Greene counties for ten or eleven years. He was engaged in farming in Greene County until 1865, when he moved to his present location. He is the owner of sixty-seven acres of good land, through which runs the Pan Handle Railroad, and a flag station is located on the farm. He has been moderately successful in life. He was formerly a member of the Free-Soil Party, but of late has been a Republican. Mr. McGregor was united in marriage in 1857 to Caroline Bartholemew, a daughter of Chester Bartholmew. She is a native of Adams township. They have two children; Eli Chester and Joseph H. Mrs. McGregor is a member of the Christian Church.
Reprinted from "The History of Clinton County, Ohio".
I would appreciate it if someone in the family could write a biography of Eli Chester McGregor so I can add it to this blog. Unfortunately, I don't know too much about him other than the fact that he died exactly one year before I was born. Can someone help me out?
My next entry I'll go back to Grandpa's journal.
Our branch of the McGregor family tree goes back to the late 1790's when John C. McGregor came to America and settled in Virginia. The following are the biographies of John, his son Eli, and his son John Sexton McGregor. These are found in the History of Clinton County, Ohio, published by B. F. Bowen & Co., Indianapolis, IN.
John McGregor, a native of Scotland, and for some time a resident of Londonderry, in the north of Ireland, came to America with six of his brothers, subsequent to the rebellion of 1794, in which he had been engaged, and settled in Frederick County, Virginia, on what is known as Apple Pie Ridge, where he engaged in keeping a house of entertainment. He was by trade a weaver, having learned the business in Scotland.
In company with his wife, Elizabeth (McGee), and family, he came to Ohio in 1802, settling in the spring of 1803 at Deerfield, Warren County. On Dec 3, 1803, for the price of seven quarters an acre, he purchased 200 acres of land in Murray's Survey, no. 1632, in Vernon Township, Clinton County, and settled upon it in 1808 or 1809.
On Dec. 5, 1810, John McGregor purchased lot #36 at the southeast corner of Main and Mulberry streets in Wilmington. In the spring of 1812, he removed to Wilmington, and on May 7, he was granted a tavern's license, and as early as June 2, in that year, he opened a tavern at that location.
At the June term of the Clinton County Court in 1811, it "adjourned to meet in Wilmington" in the following October, and on the 7th of that month, it met at the house of John McGregor, that being the first term held at the new county seat.
John McGregor died in 1813, having ruptured a blood vessel while attempting to lift a barrel of whiskey, and lived only an hour after the occurrence.
Reprinted from "The History of Clinton County, Ohio".
Eli McGregor, son of John McGregor, was born in Berkeley County, Virginia, Jan. 1, 1798. He came with his parents to Ohio in 1802. In 1812, he came to Wilmington, and, in 1813, went to Lebanon to learn the cabinet-maker's trade; he remained there a few years then went to Paris and Bowling Green, Ky.; then he returned to Wilmington, where he resided up to the time of his death, in July 1877. After his return from Lebanon, about 1821 or 1822, he opened a cabinet shop at his father's old corner. In May, 1822, he was married to Maria Sexton, daughter of Col. Joseph Sexton, of Frederick County, Va. Mrs. McGregor was born May 26, 1797, in Hendricks County, Va. They spent fifty-four years of happy married life together; they had seven children, six of whom lived to maturity.
On Nov. 6, 1835, Mr. McGregor was elected Mayor of Wilmington, the town having been incorporated Jan. 15, 1828. He was a member of the Wilmington Library Society.
Mr. McGregor was a strong anti-slavery man, and attended the Hamilton Convention, that, in 1840, organized the Liberty Party. He served in the organization known as the "Clinton County Anti-slavery Society" in 1842. A central committee was organized for Clinton County, and among those elected to serve upon it was Eli McGregor. He was a member of the Clinton County Auxiliary Bible Society. The subscription to the Society, according to an old slip of paper in the possession of Rachel, daughter of Eli McGregor, was $9.
Reprinted from "The History of Clinton County, Ohio".
Obituary
Death of Eli MacGregor. This venerable gentleman, so well and favorably known in this community, died at his residence, in Wilmington, on Sunday morning last, the 23rd inst.
Mr. MacGregor was born in Jefferson County, Virginia, January 1, 1798. his parents, John C. and Elizabeth MacGregor moved to Ohio in the spring of 1803. In the following year, they purchased a farm not far from Clarksville and built the ninth cabin on Todd's Fork. In 1813, they moved to Wilmington, and Mr. Eli MacGregor went to Lebanon, where he lived five years; after that, spent one year in Paris and Bowling Green, Kentucky. At the end of the year, he came back to Ohio; spent a few months in Xenia, and then removed to Wilmington where the remainder of his life was spent.
On the 30th of May, 1822, he was married to Maria Sexton, since which time he has resided in this place. They had seven children, four whom are living.
In 1840, he attended the Hamilton Convention that organized the Liberty Party, and nominated James G. Birney. He was a strong anti-slavery man, and the friend to liberty, justice and equal rights.
Mr. MacGregor lived a blameless life, and it can be truthfully said, in his case, "Behold the upright man!"
Obituary
Died. McGREGOR--At his residence in Wilmington, on Sunday morning, July23d, 1876, after short illness, Eli McGregor, in the 79th year of his age.
A man of great honesty of purpose, of pure character, and decided convictions he died respected by all.
An abolitionist of the old school, and ardent supporter of the Nation in its struggle to overthrow rebellion he hailed the abolition of slavery as the realization of the hopes of his earlier years. He had been a well known and highly esteemed resident of Wilmington for many years, and leaves an aged companion with whom he had lived for fifty-four years and four months, together with two sons and two daughters, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his death.
John Sexton McGregor, a prominent farmer of the north-eastern part of Union Township, was born in Wilmington, Ohio, Jan. 26, 1826. He subsequently kept a general store on the corner of Main and Mulberry streets in Wilmington, the site of his grandfather's tavern, when those thoroughfares were yet full of trees and stumps. Mr. McGregor's parents were Eli and Maria (Sexton) McGregor. The former was a member of the Society of Friends, and a strong anti-slavery man. He was a conductor on the 'underground railroad' previous to the rebellion. Mr. McGregor was reared on a farm, and obtained a good English education in the schools of the neighborhood.
He learned the cabinet-maker's trade, and assisted his father at this business until he was thirty years of age. He subsequently carried on a cabinet-maker's shop in Brown and Greene counties for ten or eleven years. He was engaged in farming in Greene County until 1865, when he moved to his present location. He is the owner of sixty-seven acres of good land, through which runs the Pan Handle Railroad, and a flag station is located on the farm. He has been moderately successful in life. He was formerly a member of the Free-Soil Party, but of late has been a Republican. Mr. McGregor was united in marriage in 1857 to Caroline Bartholemew, a daughter of Chester Bartholmew. She is a native of Adams township. They have two children; Eli Chester and Joseph H. Mrs. McGregor is a member of the Christian Church.
Reprinted from "The History of Clinton County, Ohio".
I would appreciate it if someone in the family could write a biography of Eli Chester McGregor so I can add it to this blog. Unfortunately, I don't know too much about him other than the fact that he died exactly one year before I was born. Can someone help me out?
My next entry I'll go back to Grandpa's journal.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
A few posts ago I added a photo of my grandmother and her sisters. Today I'm adding a photo of my grandfather and his brothers, sisters and their cousin who lived with them until she passed away.
Left to right: Leonard, Esther, Cora Windle (Cousin), George, and John.
My great-grandparents: John Winkelman, Sarah Hoops Winkelman.
My great-grandmother: Anna Crook McGregor.
My great-grandfather: Eli Chester McGregor.
I've never seen a photo of the McGregor's together. I would be very grateful if someone in the family has one that I could post on here.
My next post will be the April 1943 entry in grandpa's journal. I'm going to try a different format. I just can't seem to get one that looks good.
Left to right: Leonard, Esther, Cora Windle (Cousin), George, and John.
My great-grandparents: John Winkelman, Sarah Hoops Winkelman.
My great-grandmother: Anna Crook McGregor.
My great-grandfather: Eli Chester McGregor.
I've never seen a photo of the McGregor's together. I would be very grateful if someone in the family has one that I could post on here.
My next post will be the April 1943 entry in grandpa's journal. I'm going to try a different format. I just can't seem to get one that looks good.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Yesterday I promised a new excerpt from Grandpa's journal from 1943. My last entry from the journal was for February so today I'm entering March.
Mon Mar 1st: Came in like a lamb. Look out!!!
temp 26-38: Tilled east boiler, but used north pump.
51200 gal: Made out my income tax return. No tax to pay this time on income.
Tues Mar 2nd: Like a lion and snow all day.
Temp 19-20: My mind is in chaos today, well God is above us and all to Him we must go in 59200 gal: prayer.
Wed Mar 3rd: Clear day and cold. Wm. W. Davis 70 buried today. Wrote a couple of letters, Temp4-12-4: one to Junior Cole at Waycross, Ga. [Ephesians 2nd chapter]
49600 gal
Thurs Mar 4th: Clear and windy PM. This body of clay does not have much vitality. God grant Temp 12-32: that the spirit still be strong. John, 14th chapter.
55200 gal
Fri Mar 5th: Bert Halderman died yesterday, 6 yrs old. Nice day today but I had to drive
Temp 24-38: myself to work, too much turmoil inside. Made arrangements with Dr. Austin at 52000 gal: Dayton for 2 P.M. Monday.
131st Psalm.
Wm. Hendrickson and a salesman for Standard Oil were here this PM.
Sat Mar 6th: Bert Halderman buried this P.M. snow today colder and wind rising. Turned Temp 24-28-22: off water at Frank Gazell home W. Dayton St. has a leak in house. Sight Feed 50400 gal: borrowed 1-2 1/2" hose & 2-1 1/2" hose. Received metal for more tip protectors.
Sun Mar 7th : Cold today with some wind. Feel rather pink today, too much hurry this morning.
Temp 5-26: Mary was home today and I hope Harry gets home tonight...He did.
50400 gal: 12th chapter of Isaiah.
Mon Mar 8th: (Skipped) Tom Stewart pumped for me. I went to Dayton for a physical
Temp 13 to?: examination. John E (Buddie) was buried 18yrs ago today.
48800 gal
Tues Mar 9th: John (0r Buddie) was born 20 years ago today. Went to Dayton this A. M. for Temp 18-46: xray picture of my stomach. Will find out results Saturday. Caught three mice 63200 gal: with my hands. I feel rather tired out with a headache. It's a comfort to read
from the Bible. 2 chapters of Proverbs.
Wed Mar 10th: Donald 23 today, he is in Africa. Temperature up and raining this P.M. Mother is Temp 39-45: not so good today, blood pressure up. I feel a little better today or this P.M. Made 48800 gal: 6-50# tips for Sight Feed. 3rd chapter of Ecclesiastes.
Thurs Mar 11th: Attend Lenten services last night. Not many out. Sleet this P.M. Helped Temp 28-30: Charles install new grates in parsonage furnace causing me to pump late (after 7),
53600 gal: 5th and 6the chapters of Isaiah.
Fri Mar 12th: Cloudy but otherwise not bad. Flushed fire hydrant at Callie Baker's and flushed Temp 25-42: storm sewer for last 2 houses, almost plugged up. Mary came home at noon not 56000 gal: feeling well.
Sat Mar 13th: The 46th Psalm. The God of Jacob is our refuge.
Temp 32-48
40000 gal
Sun Mar 14th: Skipped yesterday as I went to Dayton to see Dr. Austin. Did not get to see him. Temp 24-59: Tom pumped. Mr. Peeling from west 2nd St. was a visitor and also Fred Grover, 60000 gal: wife and son. Not much to say today. John Unger 77 died yesterday.
Mon Mar 15th: Ides of March. Nice weather this morning but looks like rain this evening.
Temp 44-63: Wayne Bennet is digging out fire hydrant and Main and Oak Sts. which was
56800 gal: broken some motorist (2 hours). Charles bought an electric sewer cleaner this
morning from a Mr. John Preston at Waynesville $200.00 bucks.
Tues Mar 16th: Rained all of last night & today, Twin Creek out of it's banks, over route 35, Temp 52-56-40: backing up some to disposal plant. Water seeping into pump room. Most rain 44000 gal: we have had at one time since 1937. Made 9 tips protectors (50#) today.
Wed Mar 17th: St. Patricks day in the morning: fine day. John Unger was buried this afternoon. Temp 28-50: Owen got home last night. Dan House died today. Made 15 tip protectors today. 57600 gal: Charles used his electric drain cleaner at L M Darby's.
Thurs Mar 18th: Fine day, made 15-50 lb tip protectors today.
Temp 28-53
53600 gal
Fri Mar 19th: Versae 16 today and it was a rainy day. Old Twin Creek was out of it's banks and Temp 53-54-57: over highway #35. Too much water for storm sewers to take care of, both 48000 gal: north and west of town were inundated, wind is rising now. Saw "Hitler's Children"
picture at Dale Theater last night. Geo. Jr, Harry, Wilbur, Gary, Mother
and I went over. Mary kept Gary and then came home with us. Doing a lot of work
but am feeling better.
Sat Mar 20th: Took Wilbur to Dayton this A.M. to report to the...
Temp 27-42-34: Fine day only getting windy now and temperature dropping. Wayne Bennett 54400 gal: and Joe Seeckamp dug out pipe to fire hydrant at cor. Main and Oak St. (5 1/4 hrs.
each). Leak in pipe. Appears to be broken, the auto broke it when it hit the fire
hydrant. Cleaned out sewer at Hotel, found rag in it, also grease ands soap residue,
flushed with fire hose. Fire hydrant on West Dayton St. just west of Doc Galyean
(Baxter Smith) place was hit by an auto and all broken to pieces.
Sun Mar 21st: First day of Spring but rather cool. Took tank pump out to May and Charles Temp 26-40: Davis residence, cellar had about 2' of water from flood. Left them to put it
46400 gal: themselves. Filled standpipe in 3 hrs. today.
Mon Mar 22nd: Snow this morning, soon melted. Bob Vogue and I made a survey of saniatary Temp 24-41: sewer after dinner. Started to haul coal today. Ordered new fire hydrant for 48800 gal: village, also repair parts. Ordered new safety valve under AAI rating PS-1 of
Symbol CMP-MRO-U. Joe and Wayne still on fire hydrant. 2 hrs.
Tues Mar 23rd: Cool morning but fine day. Repaired leak in fire hydrant at cor. Main and Oak Temp 20-48: St. Wayne Bennett and Joe Seeckamp filled in P.M. 1 1/2 hrs. Francis Richardson
50400 gal: dies. Order some meter yokes and covers today. Hauled more coal.
Wed Mar 24th: Fine day but I have a sick headache. Boys are laying sewer across driveway to Temp 32-60: disposal plant, also other work on drive. 2 hrs.
50400 gal
Thurs Mar 25th: Another fine day but oh! boy what a headache I had this morning. Worn off Temp 44-62: some now. Helped Charles at Ernest Deems some today. Joe Seeckamp is digging
48800 gal: on Dewey St at Eby property. 2 hrs. Opened up street at Main & Oak this morning.
Fri Mar 26th: Esther 60 today. I feel better today, finished 15-50# tip protectors. Francis Temp 40-56: Richardson buried. I hope it doesn't rain. It did sprinkle a little. Joe Seeckamp 49200 gal: digging (2 hrs.) on Dewey St. alone as Wayne seems to have the measles.
Sat Mar 27th: Nice day, cooler wind rising. joe dug on Dewey St. 8 1/3 hrs. Wayne 3.9 hrs. Temp 35-54: Cleaned or unstopped toilet for Harry Paullus on Grace Meyer property Smith St, 48800 gal: a towel was in it.
Sun Mar 28th: Cooler but nice otherwise. Mary took her mother and some others to Lebanon Temp: 30-47: this P.M. Arthur Stoneroad was here this P.M. inquiring for pipe.
43200 gal
Mon Mar 29th: Joe & Wayne 2 hrs this morning.
Temp 28-50
51200 gal
Tues Mar 30th: Sorry I skipped yesterday!!! B.P.A. met last night, received first payment on Temp 38-76: increase of salary on sewer job. I found sewer lateral for Amos Eby property 52000 gal: Dewey St. Made tape for water there today. Joe digging fire hydrant at stand pipe lot. Wayne at Tittles on Second St, water service leak. 2 1/4 hrs.
Wed Mar 31st: Went to Eaton A.M., transfer of machine to Mary. Ration book for
Temp 48-76: lawnmower,etc. Joe and Wayne 1 3/4 hrs Dewey St.
48000 gal
This concludes Grandpa's journal entries for March 1943. I'll try to get the next entry in quicker than this one. I think my next entry will be more photos.
Mon Mar 1st: Came in like a lamb. Look out!!!
temp 26-38: Tilled east boiler, but used north pump.
51200 gal: Made out my income tax return. No tax to pay this time on income.
Tues Mar 2nd: Like a lion and snow all day.
Temp 19-20: My mind is in chaos today, well God is above us and all to Him we must go in 59200 gal: prayer.
Wed Mar 3rd: Clear day and cold. Wm. W. Davis 70 buried today. Wrote a couple of letters, Temp4-12-4: one to Junior Cole at Waycross, Ga. [Ephesians 2nd chapter]
49600 gal
Thurs Mar 4th: Clear and windy PM. This body of clay does not have much vitality. God grant Temp 12-32: that the spirit still be strong. John, 14th chapter.
55200 gal
Fri Mar 5th: Bert Halderman died yesterday, 6 yrs old. Nice day today but I had to drive
Temp 24-38: myself to work, too much turmoil inside. Made arrangements with Dr. Austin at 52000 gal: Dayton for 2 P.M. Monday.
131st Psalm.
Wm. Hendrickson and a salesman for Standard Oil were here this PM.
Sat Mar 6th: Bert Halderman buried this P.M. snow today colder and wind rising. Turned Temp 24-28-22: off water at Frank Gazell home W. Dayton St. has a leak in house. Sight Feed 50400 gal: borrowed 1-2 1/2" hose & 2-1 1/2" hose. Received metal for more tip protectors.
Sun Mar 7th : Cold today with some wind. Feel rather pink today, too much hurry this morning.
Temp 5-26: Mary was home today and I hope Harry gets home tonight...He did.
50400 gal: 12th chapter of Isaiah.
Mon Mar 8th: (Skipped) Tom Stewart pumped for me. I went to Dayton for a physical
Temp 13 to?: examination. John E (Buddie) was buried 18yrs ago today.
48800 gal
Tues Mar 9th: John (0r Buddie) was born 20 years ago today. Went to Dayton this A. M. for Temp 18-46: xray picture of my stomach. Will find out results Saturday. Caught three mice 63200 gal: with my hands. I feel rather tired out with a headache. It's a comfort to read
from the Bible. 2 chapters of Proverbs.
Wed Mar 10th: Donald 23 today, he is in Africa. Temperature up and raining this P.M. Mother is Temp 39-45: not so good today, blood pressure up. I feel a little better today or this P.M. Made 48800 gal: 6-50# tips for Sight Feed. 3rd chapter of Ecclesiastes.
Thurs Mar 11th: Attend Lenten services last night. Not many out. Sleet this P.M. Helped Temp 28-30: Charles install new grates in parsonage furnace causing me to pump late (after 7),
53600 gal: 5th and 6the chapters of Isaiah.
Fri Mar 12th: Cloudy but otherwise not bad. Flushed fire hydrant at Callie Baker's and flushed Temp 25-42: storm sewer for last 2 houses, almost plugged up. Mary came home at noon not 56000 gal: feeling well.
Sat Mar 13th: The 46th Psalm. The God of Jacob is our refuge.
Temp 32-48
40000 gal
Sun Mar 14th: Skipped yesterday as I went to Dayton to see Dr. Austin. Did not get to see him. Temp 24-59: Tom pumped. Mr. Peeling from west 2nd St. was a visitor and also Fred Grover, 60000 gal: wife and son. Not much to say today. John Unger 77 died yesterday.
Mon Mar 15th: Ides of March. Nice weather this morning but looks like rain this evening.
Temp 44-63: Wayne Bennet is digging out fire hydrant and Main and Oak Sts. which was
56800 gal: broken some motorist (2 hours). Charles bought an electric sewer cleaner this
morning from a Mr. John Preston at Waynesville $200.00 bucks.
Tues Mar 16th: Rained all of last night & today, Twin Creek out of it's banks, over route 35, Temp 52-56-40: backing up some to disposal plant. Water seeping into pump room. Most rain 44000 gal: we have had at one time since 1937. Made 9 tips protectors (50#) today.
Wed Mar 17th: St. Patricks day in the morning: fine day. John Unger was buried this afternoon. Temp 28-50: Owen got home last night. Dan House died today. Made 15 tip protectors today. 57600 gal: Charles used his electric drain cleaner at L M Darby's.
Thurs Mar 18th: Fine day, made 15-50 lb tip protectors today.
Temp 28-53
53600 gal
Fri Mar 19th: Versae 16 today and it was a rainy day. Old Twin Creek was out of it's banks and Temp 53-54-57: over highway #35. Too much water for storm sewers to take care of, both 48000 gal: north and west of town were inundated, wind is rising now. Saw "Hitler's Children"
picture at Dale Theater last night. Geo. Jr, Harry, Wilbur, Gary, Mother
and I went over. Mary kept Gary and then came home with us. Doing a lot of work
but am feeling better.
Sat Mar 20th: Took Wilbur to Dayton this A.M. to report to the...
Temp 27-42-34: Fine day only getting windy now and temperature dropping. Wayne Bennett 54400 gal: and Joe Seeckamp dug out pipe to fire hydrant at cor. Main and Oak St. (5 1/4 hrs.
each). Leak in pipe. Appears to be broken, the auto broke it when it hit the fire
hydrant. Cleaned out sewer at Hotel, found rag in it, also grease ands soap residue,
flushed with fire hose. Fire hydrant on West Dayton St. just west of Doc Galyean
(Baxter Smith) place was hit by an auto and all broken to pieces.
Sun Mar 21st: First day of Spring but rather cool. Took tank pump out to May and Charles Temp 26-40: Davis residence, cellar had about 2' of water from flood. Left them to put it
46400 gal: themselves. Filled standpipe in 3 hrs. today.
Mon Mar 22nd: Snow this morning, soon melted. Bob Vogue and I made a survey of saniatary Temp 24-41: sewer after dinner. Started to haul coal today. Ordered new fire hydrant for 48800 gal: village, also repair parts. Ordered new safety valve under AAI rating PS-1 of
Symbol CMP-MRO-U. Joe and Wayne still on fire hydrant. 2 hrs.
Tues Mar 23rd: Cool morning but fine day. Repaired leak in fire hydrant at cor. Main and Oak Temp 20-48: St. Wayne Bennett and Joe Seeckamp filled in P.M. 1 1/2 hrs. Francis Richardson
50400 gal: dies. Order some meter yokes and covers today. Hauled more coal.
Wed Mar 24th: Fine day but I have a sick headache. Boys are laying sewer across driveway to Temp 32-60: disposal plant, also other work on drive. 2 hrs.
50400 gal
Thurs Mar 25th: Another fine day but oh! boy what a headache I had this morning. Worn off Temp 44-62: some now. Helped Charles at Ernest Deems some today. Joe Seeckamp is digging
48800 gal: on Dewey St at Eby property. 2 hrs. Opened up street at Main & Oak this morning.
Fri Mar 26th: Esther 60 today. I feel better today, finished 15-50# tip protectors. Francis Temp 40-56: Richardson buried. I hope it doesn't rain. It did sprinkle a little. Joe Seeckamp 49200 gal: digging (2 hrs.) on Dewey St. alone as Wayne seems to have the measles.
Sat Mar 27th: Nice day, cooler wind rising. joe dug on Dewey St. 8 1/3 hrs. Wayne 3.9 hrs. Temp 35-54: Cleaned or unstopped toilet for Harry Paullus on Grace Meyer property Smith St, 48800 gal: a towel was in it.
Sun Mar 28th: Cooler but nice otherwise. Mary took her mother and some others to Lebanon Temp: 30-47: this P.M. Arthur Stoneroad was here this P.M. inquiring for pipe.
43200 gal
Mon Mar 29th: Joe & Wayne 2 hrs this morning.
Temp 28-50
51200 gal
Tues Mar 30th: Sorry I skipped yesterday!!! B.P.A. met last night, received first payment on Temp 38-76: increase of salary on sewer job. I found sewer lateral for Amos Eby property 52000 gal: Dewey St. Made tape for water there today. Joe digging fire hydrant at stand pipe lot. Wayne at Tittles on Second St, water service leak. 2 1/4 hrs.
Wed Mar 31st: Went to Eaton A.M., transfer of machine to Mary. Ration book for
Temp 48-76: lawnmower,etc. Joe and Wayne 1 3/4 hrs Dewey St.
48000 gal
This concludes Grandpa's journal entries for March 1943. I'll try to get the next entry in quicker than this one. I think my next entry will be more photos.
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