March, 1926.

9 Tuesday. Clear and very cold. Walter and Aubrey went to Robert Yale's early this afternoon.

10 Wednesday. Fair and cold. Walter & Aubrey were out on a horse hunting expedition today and had their dinner at Reuben Lawson's but didn't get a horse. Born - On March 9 to Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Shuhs, a {illegible} - Howard Anderson.

11 Thursday. Fine day. Walter chipped hogs at Elmina today. Ella was quilting at {Noeplce's?} all day. Yearge got hen this morning and brought hen home tonight. Edna, Rachel, Martha Hill, Mis Yen. Bolender and Mrs. {name?} Banman helped.

12 Friday. Clear cold and windy. Walter took a load of chopping to Floredale this morning. Name? & James Banman got a load of hay this afternoon. Calden - Mr. & Mrs. Allen Wagner, Beatrice & Mabel. Emerson & Irene Spien, Aurie Snider & Laurice Miller and Rev. E.H. Beau. Aubrey got {illegible} at Elmina this p.m.

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