DIY History | Transcribe | Iowa Women’s Lives: Letters and Diaries | Clara Steen Skott diary, 1948-1952

Transcribe
Translate

Clara Steen Skott diary, 1948-1952

November 21

NOVEMBER 21
194. Snowy drizzle. Stayed in our upstairs apt. at Muscoda all day. I read, wrote a letter, + my script on "Teaching Home Ec. in China"
1949. Washed - not large washing. The clothes froze - first time this winter. I swept first snow off walks. Went to Home Ec. Club at Truax's, 3813 Council Crest. Movies on making china, silver. Mr. Vold gave us box pears.
1950. Awake 2 hrs. Slept on davenport as Frank home - no deer. Geo + Mary started home at 8. I washed - hung white + work clothes outside. 1st ones froze. Skiff of snow in night. Had my teeth cleaned. 1 hr. business mtg. at Guild. Dora Drewes spoke of Christmas customs. Big birthday auction. Nice time, good attendance.
1951 Ironed 8 shirts, plus - mailed big box laundry to Frank. Cooked Iowa pumpkin. From 4 to 7 Hans + I moved 2 cu. yd. ready-mix concrete over north 1/2 double garage on Univ. Ave. lot. Tired? Exhausted! Both of us.
1952. Slept 8 hrs. straight. Ironed, dusted bedrooms, finished typing labels. Took Mmes. Gates, Morgan + Murray  to Aux Study Club at Mrs. Johnston's. Lesson on Liberia. Greta served tea etc! Also music. Worked in eve. all eve.

Saving...

NOVEMBER 21 194. Snowy drizzle. Stayed in our upstairs apt. at Muscoda all day. I read, wrote a letter, + my script on "Teaching Home Ec. in China" 1949. Washed - not large washing. The clothes froze - first time this winter. I swept first snow off walks. Went to Home Ec. Club at Truax's, 3813 Council Crest. Movies on making china, silver. Mr. Vold gave us box pears. 1950. Awake 2 hrs. Slept on davenport as Frank home - no deer. Geo + Mary started home at 8. I washed - hung white + work clothes outside. 1st ones froze. Skiff of snow in night. Had my teeth cleaned. 1 hr. business mtg. at Guild. Dora Drewes spoke of Christmas customs. Big birthday auction. Nice time, good attendance. 1951 Ironed 8 shirts, plus - mailed big box laundry to Frank. Cooked Iowa pumpkin. From 4 to 7 Hans + I moved 2 cu. yd. ready-mix concrete over north 1/2 double garage on Univ. Ave. lot. Tired? Exhausted! Both of us. 1952. Slept 8 hrs. straight. Ironed, dusted bedrooms, finished typing labels. Took Mmes. Gates, Morgan + Murray to Aux Study Club at Mrs. Johnston's. Lesson on Liberia. Greta served tea etc! Also music. Worked in eve. all eve.