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Wednesday, May 20

1922

Jan 11th. Drove Aunt Jean up to Kelmans in the evening where R. McDonald. Miss Chadwick and myself took the affirative side aginst J. Atkin. Edith, Miller & J. Kelman the Debate was Resolved that the Senate should be abolished the negative side won.

.. 17 .. Went to annual congregational Meeting of our church in the evening. a good turnout.

.. 18th Helped Griers to kills pigs in the afternoon

. 19 .. Finished drawing out turnips about 460 bus.

Feb 1st Went to T. Burt to bring clover huller for F. Scott.

.. 2nd. Threshed clover seed in the forenoon. 5 bus off 3 loads.

.. 3rd Went to Prepatory Preparotory Service. Capt Oakes gave a fine talk

.. 4th Josie Jackson came down from Galt for a visit. . 5 .. Went to Communion Service at Presbyterian church St. George

. 8 . Went to Ahah Lees in the evening to plan for the Golden Wedding

.. 9 .. Took 24 bags of potatoes to T.E. Ryersons Brantford@$1.50 per bag.

.. 10 . Spent the afternoon taking subscriptions for Presby. Church. .. Went to Kitchens School at night, having been asked to judge on a Debate.

.. 12 A very stormy Sunday.

. 14 Grandpa and Grandma Lees Golden Wedding Day.

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