May, 1926

16 Sunday. Fine warm day. We all went to church & S. School today, did up the chores and were at Enoch Snider's for tea and the evening. Sidney Scheifele called and got some horseradish.

17 Monday. Warm day. Walter and Vernom helped Ella clean and whitewash the cellar today. Aubrey was seeding. Walter's callers tonight - Clarice Stone, Earl Miller and Frank Simmons.

18 Tuesday. Fair. A little cooler. Vernom and Ella did the washing this morning. Aubrey was seeding. Walter & Vernom worked at the fence. Enoch & {Name?} Martin got a wad of hay and Lincoln Weaver got some seed grain.

19 Wednesday. Cool & drizzly all day. Grandpa Krauter was here for dinner. Sam Umbach called on Walter. We boiled one batch of Grandpa's soap.

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