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  • Alice (Baker) Power’s Diary: March 1948

    Alice (Baker) Power’s Diary: March 1948

    Now let’s see what’s going on down in East Jeddore in March 1948. Spring has sprung. The fishing boat has been launched. But, sadly there’s been a death in the family. Here is a transcription of my great grandmother Alice (Baker) Power’s diary for the month. Click here to view the original diary.

    Monday March 1, 1948:
    a awfull cold day
    I washed Earl put
    the cloths out

    Tuesday March 2, 1948:
    Earl helped Hall
    put ice in the shed
    this after noon

    Wednesday March 3, 1948:
    We got our order from
    Eatons a big snow
    storm Len here for dinner

    Thursday March 4, 1948:
    Earl helping Hall
    put ice in today
    Fulton Baker sawing for Dick

    Friday March 5, 1948:
    Awfull cold night
    Coldest this year
    our pump froze tonight

    Saturday March 6, 1948:
    Coldest last night
    this year our pump froze
    up in the pipe

    Sunday March 7, 1948:
    Edna + Robbie here for dinner
    Mason, Ralph + Elsie here
    for supper A fine day

    Monday March 8, 1948:
    I cleaned the Ceiling
    in the Kitchen today
    raining and snowing

    Tuesday March 9, 1948:
    I washed and
    painted the Windows
    up stairs today

    Wednesday March 10, 1948:
    Break thou the bread of
    life. Dear Lord to me

    Thursday March 11, 1948:
    I papered over head
    in Buds room
    and cleaned today

    Friday March 12, 1948:
    Earl Ralph and I painted
    over head in the
    Hall today

    Saturday March 13, 1948:
    Bud and Arth gone
    in town this
    afternoon

    Sunday March 14, 1948:
    We are alone today
    Ross Arnold here this
    afternoon Marshall Baker
    came out with Bud

    Monday March 15, 1948:
    I washed and
    papered the back
    room today

    Tuesday March 16, 1948:
    Winter has broke today
    I papered my bed
    room. a rainy day

    Wednesday March 17, 1948:
    Snow most all gone
    I cleaned the
    pantry today

    Thursday March 18, 1948:
    I painted the Window
    in pantry and bedroom
    Earl + Bud painted Boat

    Friday March 19, 1948:
    Earl + Bud
    finished painting
    the gasoline boat

    Saturday March 20, 1948:
    I am not very well
    Earl over to Browns
    in the Batto

    Sunday March 21, 1948:
    Mason + Edna here
    tonight. raining
    when they left

    Monday March 22, 1948:
    Fulton Baker finished
    sawing for Ralph 3 hrs + 50 mins
    cost 6 dollars Sawed Robs after
    dinner

    Tuesday March 23, 1948:
    Harp sawed our wood
    with Halls machine
    3 hrs and 5 minutes cost 3.25

    Wednesday March 24, 1948:
    I painted ceiling in the
    room. finished spliting
    our firewood 2 days spliting

    Thursday March 25, 1948:
    Just as I am with out
    one plea. But that thy
    Blood was shed for me

    Friday March 26, 1948:
    Nettie died 1 AM
    Rose Alan + family here
    all day. got the fishing
    bounty $8.95 + 7.95

    Saturday March 27, 1948:
    George Power here for
    dinner a rainy
    day. digging Netties grave

    Sunday March 28, 1948:
    Easter
    Poor Nettie is buryied
    today. Bud helping
    dig the grave Ralph here

    Monday March 29, 1948:
    I papered the living
    room today Ralph
    + Elsie here

    Tuesday March 30, 1948:
    Bless the Lord oh my soul
    And all that is within me
    Bless his holy name

    Wednesday March 31, 1948:
    Earl launched the
    Boat. I painted
    the cupboard

  • Alice (Baker) Power’s Diary: February 1948

    Alice (Baker) Power’s Diary: February 1948

    Now let’s see what’s going on down in East Jeddore in February 1948. Here is a transcription of my great grandmother Alice (Baker) Power’s diary for the month. Click here to view the original diary.

    Sunday February 1, 1948:
    Ralph, Elsie Edna
    and children here
    for supper We were up to
    Ednas tonight

    Monday February 2, 1948:
    I washed and ironed
    Pop here tonight
    We played dominoes

    Tuesday February 3, 1948:
    Lord forgive us our
    many sins. lead us in
    thy ways of living

    Wednesday February 4, 1948:
    Dear Robs birthday
    30 years today.
    How well I Remember

    Thursday February 5, 1948:
    Ralph here for tea
    Uncle Lorne hauled
    his fence posts

    Friday February 6, 1948:
    Ralph + Elsie here
    for a lunch
    Hall in tonight

    Saturday February 7, 1948:
    Praise him Praise him
    Jesus our blessed
    Redemer

    Sunday February 8, 1948:
    Fred here for a lunch
    Pop and Ralph
    here tonight

    Monday February 9, 1948:
    I washed a cold
    day 1 below zero
    Pop here tonight

    Tuesday February 10, 1948:
    Electric light man
    here our Bill was
    $2.54 a cold day

    Wednesday February 11, 1948:
    draw me nearer nearer
    Blessed Lord to the cross
    where thou has died

    Thursday February 12, 1948:
    Snow plough down tonight
    Bud got 3 birds
    Ralph got 2 Black ducks
    Snow plough down tonight

    Friday February 13, 1948:
    Bud down helping Doug
    Mitchell haul Wavies fire
    wood. We were up to Ednas tonight

    Saturday February 14, 1948:
    Doris here for dinner
    a big rain storm
    Ralph + Pop here tonight

    Sunday February 15, 1948:
    Cold today
    Bud came home with
    Arth dinner time was
    down Wavies all night

    Monday February 16, 1948:
    Just as I am without one plea
    But that thy blood was shed for me
    And that thou bids me come to thee
    oh lamb of God I come I come

    Tuesday February 17, 1948:
    The 15 was coldest
    night 24 below zero
    our pump froze up

    Wednesday February 18, 1948:
    Saviour like a shepherd
    lead us. Much we
    need thy tender care

    Thursday February 19, 1948:
    Ralph + Elsie here
    for supper. Pop here
    tonight

    Friday February 20, 1948:
    Raining. Enos here
    Bud gone down to
    Wavies

    Saturday February 21, 1948:
    Rosie + Boots came down
    with Uncle Will
    Doris and Rosie + Boots
    stayed over night

    Sunday February 22, 1948:
    Alan + Rose + children
    down in horse + sleigh
    Bud down to Wavies yet

    Monday February 23, 1948:
    Bud came up forsupper went right
    back again to Wavies

    Tuesday February 24, 1948:
    Anna Ralph + Elsie
    here for supper
    Pop here tonight

    Wednesday February 25, 1948:
    Break thou the bread
    of life Dear Lord
    to me

    Thursday February 26, 1948:
    Earl and I up to
    Masons to supper
    Edna + Mason here tonight

    Friday February 27, 1948:
    Earl got me some juniper
    I made some beer
    Hall hauling for Emerson

    Saturday February 28, 1948:
    The Lord is my shepherd
    I’ll not want

  • Alice (Baker) Power’s Diary: January 1948

    Now let’s see what’s going on down in East Jeddore in January 1948. They’ve been rather busy hauling fire wood. The weather seems somewhat miserable. And, there’s been a death in the family: John Arnold (he was my great grandfather Earl Power’s first cousin). Here is a transcription of my great grandmother Alice (Baker) Power’s diary for the month. Click here to view the original diary.

    Thursday January 1, 1948:
    Lord lift me up. And let
    me stand, By faith; on
    Heavens table land

    Friday January 2, 1948:
    Ralph + Mason got 4 Birds
    yesterday. Arth, Albert
    and George gone in the Woods

    Saturday January 3, 1948:
    Enos finished hauling his
    firewood out yesterday
    22 loads cost him 18 dollars

    Sunday January 4, 1948:
    Earl + I up to Edna’s
    for supper, Mason + Edna
    here this evening

    Monday January 5, 1948:
    Earl + Bud started cutting
    their firewood down on
    Ralphs land cut 3 loads

    Tuesday January 6, 1948:
    Bud stayed away all night
    Earl choping firewood alone
    about 30 inches snow down

    Wednesday January 7, 1948:
    Bless me, oh my Saviour, bless me
    As I bow low at thy feet, oh look
    down in love upon me. Let me see
    thy face so sweet

    Thursday January 8, 1948:
    I put my 2nd mat
    in today. Mason here
    for supper Pop here tonight

    Friday January 9, 1948:
    Ralph gave us another
    bird I dont feel very well
    Bud gone down to Wavies

    Saturday January 10, 1948:
    Peace Peace sweet peace
    Wonderful gift from above

    Sunday January 11, 1948:
    As he which as called us is
    holy so be ye holy in
    all conversation Peter 1-15

    Monday January 12, 1948:
    Ralph + Elsie here for
    supper. Fulton hauled
    us 2 loads wood

    Tuesday January 13, 1948:
    a big rain storm
    no hauling now
    Edna here hooking

    Wednesday January 14, 1948:
    finished my second
    mat this year
    a big rain storm

    Thursday January 15, 1948:
    Elsie and Ralph
    here for supper started
    my third mat

    Friday January 16, 1948:
    Anna down this
    afternoon. Mason gave us a bird

    Saturday January 17, 1948:
    Fulton hauled us 7
    loads today. We have
    9 loads out now

    Sunday January 18, 1948:
    Doris and Wilson here
    for dinner Arth came
    home for week end

    Monday January 19, 1948:
    God so loved the world that
    he gave his only son. Who ever
    believes on him shall be saved

    Tuesday January 20, 1948:
    I finished my third
    mat. and put in
    fourth mat today

    Wednesday January 21, 1948:
    Believe on the Lord
    and tho shall be saved
    and thy whole house

    Thursday January 22, 1948:
    Saviour of all lead me
    lest I stray, keep me
    safe in thy own way

    Friday January 23, 1948:
    Blessed are they who
    mourn for they shall
    be comforted

    Saturday January 24, 1948:
    I had a letter from Hon
    today. Mason + Edna
    here this evening

    Sunday January 25, 1948:
    Earl and I were down
    to Ralphs they came
    up for supper Pop here tonight

    Monday January 26, 1948:
    Fulton hauling for
    us. I washed ironed
    and hooked on my mat

    Tuesday January 27, 1948:
    finished our hauling
    18 loads cost 20 dollars
    John Arnold died 5 AM

    Wednesday January 28, 1948:
    finished my fourth
    mat last one this
    winter had a letter from Olive

    Thursday January 29, 1948:
    John Arnold funeral
    Uncle Lorne finished
    Ralphs fire wood

    Friday January 30, 1948:
    Coldest day
    Ralph here this afternoon
    Pop here tonight
    Bud got a smoked fished from Hall

    Saturday January 31, 1948:
    Oh look down in love
    upon me, let me see thy
    face so sweet

  • Alice (Baker) Power’s Diary: December 1947

    Now let’s see what’s going on down in East Jeddore in December 1947. Sales of fish are brisk. The men are catching plenty of birds. And, there’s lots of snow and a White Christmas. Here is a transcription of my great grandmother Alice (Baker) Power’s diary for the month. Click here to view the original diary.

    DECEMBER 1947

    Monday December 1, 1947: I washed and ironed a lovely fine day. Elsie + Ralph for supper.

    Tuesday December 2, 1947: When the storms of life are raging, I will seek a place of refuge in God’s home.

    Wednesday December 3, 1947: Earl out side never got anything Ralph got 11.75 sold fresh

    Thursday December 4, 1947: Earl out fishing got $8.70 sold fresh Ralph + Bud got $21.30.

    Friday December 5, 1947: Awfull cold 2 below zero. Arth gone out to find the old scow*

    Saturday December 6, 1947: Earl outside never got any fish Blowing to hard

    Sunday December 7, 1947: Uncle Len (?) here for dinner. Earl got 3 rabbits

    Monday December 8, 1947: I made my Xmas cakes. Edna + Mason here this evening

    Tuesday December 9, 1947: Ralph + Elsie here for supper. Ralph got a deer

    Wednesday December 10, 1947: Has he not promised to give me Strength for the toils of the day

    Thursday December 11, 1947: Ralph + Bud had $24.60 fresh fish. Earl had $19.75 today.

    Friday December 12, 1947: Ralph and Bud got 12 dollars fresh fish Earl got $2__

    Saturday December 13, 1947: Dot and Alfred came over. Ralph gave me a duck

    Sunday December 14, 1947: a fine cold NW wind We have a duck and deer meat baked

    Monday December 15, 1947: I washed and ironed Hon called me from town Coming home

    Tuesday December 16, 1947: Hon came home on the Bus tonight a awfull rainy evening

    Wednesday December 17, 1947: Arth took us all up to Roses and Eb Dayes

    Thursday December 18, 1947: Arth took Hon in town today Bud + Elsie gone in to

    Friday December 19, 1947: Xmas concert up the school a lovely fine evening

    Saturday December 20, 1947: Earl outside after ducks never got any Ralph got 4 birds

    Sunday December 21, 1947: Earl + I down to Ralphs they came up with us Mason + Edna down tonight

    Monday December 22, 1947: I washed and ironed not a very good drying day Ralph Mason + Bud got 15 Birds Tuesday

    Tuesday December 23, 1947: hauled Ralphs + our boat up Lord they tell me you are able to deliver and give peace

    Wednesday December 24, 1947: Big snow storm about 12 inches down now Worst storm this yr

    Thursday December 25, 1947: Alan Rose + family her for dinner Ralph Elsie + Enos here for supper Mason + Edna here tonight

    Friday December 26, 1947: Mail never got down Anna here for supper Harpell hauled his Boat up Uncle Rob landing his boat.

    Saturday December 27, 1947: Ralph + Bud, Mason were out side Tuesday they got 16 Birds Tuesday

    Sunday December 28, 1947: 2 ft snow down now Mail never got down same Wednesday Edna here for dinner

    Monday December 29, 1947: Snow plough down Ralph Jennex brought mail down 3 days mail

    Tuesday December 30, 1947: Bud, Arth and Brenton Hopkins in town over night a fine day

    Wednesday December 31, 1947: Forgive our many sins and mistakes of this year Lead us in thy ways of righteousness

    Memorandum

    1947: A White Xmas 2 ft of snow Rob hauled his Boat up over to Halls the 27th in a snow storm

    * A scow is a wide-beamed sailing dinghy, a smaller type of barge, ideal for navigating shallow waters.

  • Alice (Baker) Power’s Diary: November 1947

    Alice (Baker) Power’s Diary: November 1947

    Now let’s see what’s going on down in East Jeddore in November 1947. Here is a transcription of my great grandmother Alice (Baker) Power’s diary for the month. Click here to view the original diary.

    NOVEMBER 1947

    Saturday November 1, 1947: 11 Bbl gas | Earls 11 Bbl of gas Earl + I down to Freds tonight

    Sunday November 2, 1947: We were up to Roses in the Boat a fine day

    Monday November 3, 1947: I cleaned over head and around the walls today

    Tuesday November 4, 1947: I papered the kitchen and am awfull tired tonight

    Wednesday November 5, 1947: I painted around the windows and mouldings

    Thursday November 6, 1947: I cleaned the inside cupboard and washed all Bureau scarfs

    Friday November 7, 1947: I cleaned up living room and Baked today

    Saturday November 8, 1947: God so loved the world that He gave his only Son Who’s ever believeth in him Shall have eternal life

    Sunday November 9, 1947: A Big wind and rain storm  Ralph + Pop here his evening

    Monday November 10, 1947: I washed not a very good drying day

    Tuesday November 11, 1947: Earl got a rabbit first this year. Ralph got his second deer

    Wednesday November 12, 1947: Jesus is the rock in a weary land. A shelter in the time of storm

    Thursday November 13, 1947: (The ink is faded; I can’t make out this entry. – RF)

    Friday November 14, 1947: Ralph + Elsie here for supper. A nice fine day

    Saturday November 15, 1947: Ralph + Elsie gone to Enfield for the week end Earl + I up to Ednas

    Sunday November 16, 1947: Earl + I alone Bud up to Oyster Pond for the week end

    Monday November 17, 1947: Earl + Bud got 3 Bbls Mackerl between them 21.50 a BBl

    Tuesday November 18, 1947: Steal away Steal away Steal away home to Jesus for I havent long to stay here

    Wednesday November 19, 1947: Earl outside and brought his nets home they had 3 Bbls this fall

    Thursday November 20, 1947: Earl outside never caught any fish Bud wasnt out

    Friday November 21, 1947: Ralph + Mason out side after Birds they got 11 Ralph gave us 2

    Saturday November 22, 1947: Ralph + Bud out side they got 18 dollars worth fish sold fresh

    Sunday November 23, 1947: Forgive my sins I do confess to thee And forgive my secret sins I do not see

    Monday November 24, 1947: I washed clothes never dryed froze on the line

    Tuesday November 25, 1947: What a friend we have in Jesus All our sins and griefs to bear

    Wednesday November 26, 1947: Ralph + Elsie here for supper. We were up to Ednas tonight

    Thursday November 27, 1947: If we walk with the Lord in the light of his word what a glory He sheds on the way

    Friday November 28, 1947: Earl out side alone got 12.75 Bud + Ralph out together got 18.00

    Saturday November 29, 1947: Alan Rose + family down this morning in the horse went home 2 oclock

    Sunday November 30, 1947: first snow storm this year I picked a bunch of flowers this AM

  • Alice (Baker) Power’s Diary: October 1947

    Alice (Baker) Power’s Diary: October 1947

    Now let’s see what’s going on down in East Jeddore in October 1947. Here is a transcription of my great grandmother Alice (Baker) Power’s diary for the month. Click here to view the original diary.

    Wednesday October 1, 1947: Snow Squalls | Bud was in town yesterday to see about his teeth

    Thursday October 2, 1947: Earl set a mackerel net. Fish scarce yet

    Friday October 3, 1947: Bud got a large sea drake up the head first this year

    Saturday October 4, 1947: Bud got his teeth Earl outside alone never got any thing

    Sunday October 5, 1947: Ralph out to the nets got 20 mackerel for Dad

    Monday October 6, 1947: I washed and & ironed put in a quilt this afternoon

    Tuesday October 7, 1947: Forgive my sins I have confessed to thee

    Wednesday October 8, 1947: 10 BBl gas | Earls 10 BBl of gas. I finished my quilt had it in three days

    Thursday October 9, 1947: Ralph sold the rest of his fish to Hall $310.77 He had $1121.44

    Friday October 10, 1947: Earl got a duck | Earl & Byd had 2 qtl fish today a fine N.W. wind

    Saturday October 11, 1947: Earl got a duck yesterday first one He shot this year Arthur got his car

    Sunday October 12, 1947: Edna & Doris here for dinner Fred here for supper. Ralph, Elsie, Mason & Edna here tonight

    Monday October 13, 1947: Earl had 65 mackerel 75 Herring. Bud set his nets Ralph had 3 qtl fish

    Tuesday October 14, 1947: Arthur & Bud gone in town in his car thunder & lightning this AM

    Wednesday October 15, 1947: Believe in the Lord And thou shall be saved

    Thursday October 16, 1947: leave the unknown future in the Masters hands

    Friday October 17, 1947: Earl got 1 BBl mackerel Bud got __ A lovely fine day

    Saturday October 18, 1947: Bud and Arth gone in town Earl & I down to Freds

    Sunday October 19, 1947: Mason & Edna here for dinner. Fred here for supper

    Monday October 20, 1947: I washed and ironed Bud got his ___ Ralph & Elsie here

    Tuesday October 21, 1947: Earl outside alone never got anything Now went back in the woods

    Wednesday October 22, 1947: Bill Perry brought us 2 bushel turnips one dollar a Bushel

    Thursday October 23, 1947: Earl & Bud had 1 qtl fish 35 mackerel Awful windy fall

    Friday October 24, 1947: Ralph & Elsie in town getting Ralphs teeth Arth & Bud in town

    Saturday October 25, 1947: Earl had 40 mackerel 28 fish sold Hall 67 dollars dry fish

    Sunday October 26, 1947: for all the Lord has done for me, I never will cease to praise him

    Monday October 27, 1947: I washed and ironed a poor drying day

    Tuesday October 28, 1947: Ralph & Elsie here for dinner Mason & Edna here tonight

    Wednesday October 29, 1947: I washed and cleaned up today fish & Bait scarce

    Thursday October 30, 1947: Edna & Mason here tonight. A lovely evening

    Friday October 31, 1947: Oh what peace often forfeit, oh what needless pain we bear

  • Alice (Baker) Power’s Diary: September 1947

    Alice (Baker) Power’s Diary: September 1947

    Now let’s see what’s going on down in East Jeddore in September 1947. Here is a transcription of my great grandmother Alice (Baker) Power’s diary for the month. Click here to view the original diary.

    Monday September 1, 1947: Hon, Baby, & Mrs Yates gone back on the bus tonight.

    Tuesday September 2, 1947: I washed and ironed today a fine warm day

    Wednesday September 3, 1947: Earl & I up to Rose’s in the Boat tonight. Mason & Edna here.

    Thursday September 4, 1947: I made Bread & Butter pickles and Bean relish. Earl & Bud had 1 qtl fish 1 BBl Herring.

    Friday September 5, 1947: Earl & Bud had 7 BBls Herring sold 12 hundred lbs fresh.

    Saturday September 6, 1947: Bud gone in town on the Bus this after noon they had 2 ½ BBls Herring

    Sunday September 7, 1947: Ralph & Elsie here for dinner. A lovely fine day

    Monday September 8, 1947: 9 BBl gas | Bud came home from town this morning Earl had 7 BBls Herring

    Tuesday September 9, 1947: Earl & Bud has 6 BBls Herring. A warm fine day

    Wednesday September 10, 1947: Earl & Bud sold Hall 5 hundred 80 lbs pickle fish Had $426.10

    Thursday September 11, 1947: Earl sold Will 6 qtl dry fish sold ___ 26 qtls dry

    Friday September 12, 1947: Trust and obey for there no other way to be happy in Jesus than to trust and obey.

    Saturday September 13, 1947: Earl & Bud not out side today. I had my work all done 10 oclock.

    Sunday September 14, 1947: Mason Edna & Doris here with Baby for dinner Manie & Wilson down Dr Wilsons.

    Monday September 15, 1947: A rain storm. We can use the pump now after being dry 2 mths (?)

    Tuesday September 16, 1947: Earl Elsie & I in town with Hughie Dooks took our radio in cost us 415 for 2 ___

    Wednesday September 17, 1947: Hons birthday. Hon is 22 married and has Buddy Ralph now a lovely Darling Baby

    Thursday September 18, 1947: Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.

    Friday September 19, 1947: Oh what joy it will be when his face I behold living gems at his feet to lay down

    Saturday September 20, 1947: Earl sold last of the pickle fish to Hall this Saturday $618.00 has the pollack drying

    Sunday September 21, 1947: Bud went in town last night for his teeth Earl & I down to Freds

    Monday September 22, 1947: if we trust and never doubt, He will surely lead us out. Take your burdens to the Lord and leave them there

    Tuesday September 23, 1947: Bud came home with Berns truck this morning

    Wednesday September 24, 1947: I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it some day for a crown

    Thursday September 25, 1947: We sent the last of summer fish Will. $124.80

    Friday September 26, 1947: Earl got the small groceries down to Freds $40.00 Ralph brought it up

    Saturday September 27, 1947: Rock of ages cleft for me let me hide myself in thee

    Sunday September 28, 1947: Ralph got a deer | Alan, Rose & family here for tea. Ralph Elsie and Doris also

    Monday September 29, 1947: ice froze this am | Earl & Bud out fishing I am alone was up 4 AM a lovely day.

    Tuesday September 30, 1947: Earl & Bud made all together fishing $1459.38 so far.

  • Alice (Baker) Power’s Diary: August 1947

    Alice (Baker) Power’s Diary: August 1947

    Click here to view the original diary.

    Friday August 1, 1947: Earl, Pop, and I went in town for Hon 6 pm with Beve Henry.

    Saturday August 2, 1947: Anna here for supper. Bud gone in town for B__ Hopkins wedding.

    Sunday August 3, 1947: Fred here for dinner. A nice fine day. Ralph & Elsie here tonight.

    Monday August 4, 1947: I washed and Olive ironed. Hon not very well. Fish is scarce.

    Tuesday August 5, 1947: Hon up to Edna’s this afternoon. Doris Eileen gone in on the bus.

    Wednesday August 6, 1947: Saviour keep me pure in heart eve faithful true to thee.

    Thursday August 7, 1947: Olive and Robbie gone away to Kingston to work.

    Friday August 8, 1947: Hon cleaned upstairs. I did the living room. Washed and ironed.

    Saturday August 9, 1947: Earl & I down to Pearl’s and Fred’s. Bern came home on late bus.

    Sunday August 10, 1947: Hon, Bern, & baby, Earl and I up to Rose’s in the boat.

    Monday August 11, 1947: Bern, Hon, and baby gone in with Beve Henry 11 am.

    Tuesday August 12, 1947: I am alone again. Earl & Bud had 1 ½ qtl fish, 1 BBl of herring.

    Wednesday August 13, 1947: Our wells are dry. We get water from Ross Arnold’s.

    Thursday August 14, 1947: Rosie and Beulah came down with Ralph Jennex today.

    Friday August 15, 1947: Teach me all thy mind and will. May it be fulfilled in me.

    Saturday August 16, 1947: Rosie and Boots gone back with Ralph Jennex this morning.

    Sunday August 17, 1947: Earl and I down to Ralph’s tonight getting water to wash.

    Monday August 18, 1947: Earl’s 8 BBl of gas. A lovely drying day. I had a big wash.

    Tuesday August 19, 1947: Elsie, Edna, and I back on the bairns*. I got 2 qts.

    Wednesday August 20, 1947: Rosie and Beulah came down with Ralph Jennex.

    Thursday August 21, 1947: Blot out every sin Lord. Place your power with within Lord and I will follow thee.

    Friday August 22, 1947: Earl & Bud got 1 ½ qtl of fish, 1 BBl herring.

    Saturday August 23, 1947: Earl and I up to Edna’s tonight. Raining now 11 pm.

    Sunday August 24, 1947: Mason here tonight also Ralph, Elsie, and Pop.

    Monday August 25, 1947: Ralph’s birthdat. Earl & Bud got a 595 lb tuna. 6 ¢ a lb 33.50.

    Tuesday August 26, 1947: Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God.

    Wednesday August 27, 1947: Elsie and I on the bairns*. We got a gal each.

    Thursday August 28, 1947: Earl, Ralph, Elsie, and I on the bairns*. We got a gal each.

    Friday August 29, 1947: I washed & cleaned the living room, kitchen windows & floor.

    Saturday August 30, 1947: Hon, baby, & Mrs Yates came home on the late bus.

    Sunday August 31, 1947: Earl and Bud has 20 puncheons salted back sold 26 qtls dry.

    *Bairns most likely refers to barrens, an open area with low bush berries perhaps blueberries.

  • Alice (Baker) Power’s Diary: July 1947

    Alice (Baker) Power’s Diary: July 1947

    Tuesday July 1, 1947: Earl outside alone. He got 1 ½ qtl fish. Foggy for three days.

    Wednesday July 2, 1947: Earl not outside. Reg Baker here from Ostrea Lake.

    Thursday July 3, 1947: Earl & Bud out fishing. I thinned out turnips. Fog has cleared up.

    Friday July 4, 1947: I have perfect peace since I’ve learned to trust him more.

    Saturday July 5, 1947: Olive and Robbie came home on late bus. We went down to Fred’s.

    Sunday July 6, 1947: Elsie & Ralph, Pop & Arth here. Olive up to Edna’s this afternoon.

    Monday July 7, 1947: My Birthday 48 years. We will reap the deeds what we have done.

    Tuesday July 8, 1947: Earl’s 6 barrel of gas. Sold Hall 2 BBls of herring first sold this year.

    Wednesday July 9, 1947: Earl and I up to Pop’s and Edna’s. Roy Hopkins moved around the flowers.

    Thursday July 10, 1947: Olive and I up fixing up poor little Rob’s grave and Lyall’s.

    Friday July 11, 1947: Mackerel $13.73 to Hall’s. Cod oil 75 cents gal. Ralph got 6 qtl fish today. Bud & Earl got 2 qtl.

    Saturday July 12, 1947: Bud, Ralph and Elsie gone in town to see the circus tonight.

    Sunday July 13, 1947: Oh for a thousand tongues to sing my great redeemer’s praise.

    Monday July 14, 1947: Earl had 4 qtls. Bud had 5 qtls fish today.

    Tuesday July 15, 1947: Olive and I were up with Mr. __ Mitchell to the election today.

    Wednesday July 16, 1947: We had beet greens for dinner and Swiss chard first this year.

    Thursday July 17, 1947: Earl & Bud had 2 ¼ qtl fish today. Still foggy. Bait scarce.

    Friday July 18, 1947: Bread of Heaven feed me till I want no more.

    Saturday July 19, 1947: I had my b___ down and all cleaned up this morning.

    Sunday July 20, 1947: Fred, Edna & Mason here for a lunch tonight.

    Monday July 21, 1947: I washed clothes never dryed. Lights gone out for 24 hours.

    Tuesday July 22, 1947: Hon’s baby born 2 o’clock this afternoon. Bern called me.

    Wednesday July 23, 1947: I had a letter from Hon and one from Aunt Bertha.

    Thursday July 24, 1947: Earl & Bud had 3 qtl fish ½” BBl herring. Bud got a small halibut.

    Friday July 25, 1947: Let your lower lights be burning send a gleam across the wave.

    Saturday July 26, 1947: Earl & Bud had 2 ½ qtls 1 BBl herring. A nice fine day.

    Sunday July 27, 1947: Alan, Rose, and children here for tea. Ralph & Elsie & Pop here PM.

    Monday July 28, 1947: I washed and clothes dryed nice. Bud not out fishing has a sore neck.

    Tuesday July 29, 1947: Olive down to Ralph’s for dinner. Earl & Bud had 1 ¼” qtl 1 BBl herring.

    Wednesday July 30, 1947: Earl’s 7 BBl gas. Earl and Bud came home 7.30 only had 2 herring.

    Thursday July 31, 1947: Peace peace sweet peace. Wonderful gift from above.

  • Alice (Baker) Power’s Diary: June 1947

    Alice (Baker) Power’s Diary: June 1947

    Sunday June 1, 1947: Bern, Hon, and Doris down to Elsie’s for tea. Ralph and Elsie here to dinner.

    Monday June 2, 1947: Bern white washing the buildings. I washed today. Rain tonight.

    Tuesday June 3, 1947: Earl had 13 dollars of lobsters. Bud got 1 qtl fish. Dr. Wilson here thinks I have a cancer in my lip.

    Wednesday June 4, 1947: Earl, Edna, and I are going down Ship Harbor to the Doctor’s to see about my lip.

    Thursday June 5, 1947: Dr. Wilson cut the growth off my lip last night. Thinks it’s a cancer.

    Friday June 6, 1947: Sold first dry fish with Uncle Will. $105.88 9 ½ qtl.

    Saturday June 7, 1947: Earl & Bern out fishing set nets the 5th June. Had 15 mackerel, 3 halibut, 2 qtl fish.

    Sunday June 8, 1947: Uncle Rob out of bed today and came over. I am so glad he is better.

    Monday June 9, 1947: A rainy day. Hon and Bern gone back tonight. Awful rainy and blowing.

    Tuesday June 10, 1947: Earl got 2 qtl of fish. The only boat out fishing.

    Wednesday June 11, 1947: Earl got 1 qtl fish. Has all the traps loaded 9th of June.

    Thursday June 12, 1947: Forgive my sins I have confessed to thee, forgive my secret sins I do not see.

    Friday June 13, 1947: Earl had 3 qtl of fish alone today. A lovely day.

    Saturday June 14, 1947: Earl got 3 qtl fish and one barrel mackerel today alone.

    Sunday June 15, 1947: Edna, Doris & Wilson. Ralph and Elsie here for dinner. We were up to Edna’s tonight.

    Monday June 16, 1947: Bud starting fishing with Earl today. They got 6 quintal at the herring hole.

    Tuesday June 17, 1947: Earl and Bud had 4 qtl fish. Curtis Jennex helping to dress them.

    Wednesday June 18, 1947: Lay not up treasures on earth but lay for yourselves treasures in heaven.

    Thursday June 19, 1947: Matthew 6-33. Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness and all things shall be added unto you.

    Friday June 20, 1947: Earl & Bud sold Will 6 ¼ qtl fish $65.65. This is 15 ¾ qtl sold this year so far.

    Saturday June 21, 1947: Ask the Saviour to help you comfort, strengthen, and keep you.

    Sunday June 22, 1947: Ralph & Elsie and Fred here for dinner today. A fine day.

    Monday June 23, 1947: Earl’s 5th BBl gas. I washed a lovely fine day. Ralph and Elsie here.

    Tuesday June 24, 1947: Earl stuck beans and peas. Made a fence around the peas. Ralph down Drs getting teeth out.  Sent Dr 20 dollars.

    Wednesday June 25, 1947: Earl sold Hall 520 lbs fish 55.25 now 2/qtl $228.93. Not outside today.

    Thursday June 26, 1947: Bern called me from Halifax. Olive has gone to the hospital (25).

    Friday June 27, 1947: Not at death I shrink or falter for my Saviour calls me now.

    Saturday June 28, 1947: Edna and Mason down this evening. Ralph & Elsie here also.

    Sunday June 29, 1947: Bertha came down with Rose staying until Tuesday night. Monday June 30, 1947: Earl & Bud have 7 ¾ puncheons fish salted back sold 20 qtl dry.