Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 1)
Description
[page 1]
[corresponds to front cover of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
[corresponds to front cover of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 2)
Description
[page 2]
[corresponds to inside front cover of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
925 Thomas Road
Ky. [illegible] Water
[corresponds to inside front cover of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
925 Thomas Road
Ky. [illegible] Water
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 3)
Description
[page 3]
[corresponds to blank page of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
[corresponds to blank page of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 4)
Description
[page 4]
[corresponds to unlabeled page 1 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
January 1931
Beautiful month, most-
ly sunshine , no rain
and very mild all the time.
Sunday
Feb 1. Beautiful day, Mrs
Shafer buried today. I
have a slight cold and
did not go to church.
Christine called a little
while. Maggie also called,
Hazel Weaveendt children made
an auto call, Lily & Rose spent
the evening
Feb 2. Monday
Beautiful day, Festus
called.
Feb 3 Tuesday
Beautiful day, I have a cold
Mert Smythe called Mrs
M.J. Welbreiroson died
Feb 4. Wed.
Beautiful day. Jane Chafman called this
morning, Hettie & I entertained the
Mission Circle at her house. I was
at Roses' & Lily's, called at the Chap-
man Store and visited. Mr Grandstaff
died
[corresponds to unlabeled page 1 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
January 1931
Beautiful month, most-
ly sunshine , no rain
and very mild all the time.
Sunday
Feb 1. Beautiful day, Mrs
Shafer buried today. I
have a slight cold and
did not go to church.
Christine called a little
while. Maggie also called,
Hazel Weaveendt children made
an auto call, Lily & Rose spent
the evening
Feb 2. Monday
Beautiful day, Festus
called.
Feb 3 Tuesday
Beautiful day, I have a cold
Mert Smythe called Mrs
M.J. Welbreiroson died
Feb 4. Wed.
Beautiful day. Jane Chafman called this
morning, Hettie & I entertained the
Mission Circle at her house. I was
at Roses' & Lily's, called at the Chap-
man Store and visited. Mr Grandstaff
died
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 5)
Description
[page 5]
[corresponds to unlabeled page 2 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Feb 5 Thurs.
Beautiful Day, Mrs Foster
called also Ms Corner
Mrs Williamson buried
I got my pink dress
I was at Guhardts in evening
Feb 6 Fri
Beautiful day, Mr Haller
died, cold better. Jane
Chapman called a while
also Abbie Kimball in the evening
Feb 7 Sat
Rained a little last night
and this morning.
Afternoon beautiful sun-
shine, got rug, pink & gray
Was at Hetties this evening.
Feb 8, Sunday
Nice day, partly cloudy,
Jane Chapman called
this morning, Alice and
Jack in the afternoon.
Hosea gone all day
Feb 9. Monday
Light-snow last night
today melting and partly cloudy
made my flowered dress longer
I went to Lilys in the evening
Feb. 10 Tuesday
Two inch snow last
[corresponds to unlabeled page 2 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Feb 5 Thurs.
Beautiful Day, Mrs Foster
called also Ms Corner
Mrs Williamson buried
I got my pink dress
I was at Guhardts in evening
Feb 6 Fri
Beautiful day, Mr Haller
died, cold better. Jane
Chapman called a while
also Abbie Kimball in the evening
Feb 7 Sat
Rained a little last night
and this morning.
Afternoon beautiful sun-
shine, got rug, pink & gray
Was at Hetties this evening.
Feb 8, Sunday
Nice day, partly cloudy,
Jane Chapman called
this morning, Alice and
Jack in the afternoon.
Hosea gone all day
Feb 9. Monday
Light-snow last night
today melting and partly cloudy
made my flowered dress longer
I went to Lilys in the evening
Feb. 10 Tuesday
Two inch snow last
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 6)
Description
[page 6]
[corresponds to labeled page 3 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
night - Hose & I went to Col-
umbus this morning.
Snowed terribly hand down
them, got my corset fit.
Mert Smythe called, I
was at Fastons this evening
beautiful afternoon
Feb 11.
Beauiful day, Bess was
here for dinner & supper
We went to P.T.A. meeting
tonight, Bess, Lily & Rosa
It snowed while we were gone
Feb 12,
snowed this morning turning
to rain, cloudy and damp
all day, Hose & Jack went to Mt Gilead
Feb 13
Rained all night and all
day to day. Colder this evening
Hose took Jesse Spice to Centerburg
Feb 14
Clear cold day. Irene, Wm, & Le-
Land were here for dinner
I was at Hetties in the
evening.
[corresponds to labeled page 3 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
night - Hose & I went to Col-
umbus this morning.
Snowed terribly hand down
them, got my corset fit.
Mert Smythe called, I
was at Fastons this evening
beautiful afternoon
Feb 11.
Beauiful day, Bess was
here for dinner & supper
We went to P.T.A. meeting
tonight, Bess, Lily & Rosa
It snowed while we were gone
Feb 12,
snowed this morning turning
to rain, cloudy and damp
all day, Hose & Jack went to Mt Gilead
Feb 13
Rained all night and all
day to day. Colder this evening
Hose took Jesse Spice to Centerburg
Feb 14
Clear cold day. Irene, Wm, & Le-
Land were here for dinner
I was at Hetties in the
evening.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 7)
Description
[page 7]
[corresponds to labeled page 4 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sunday Feb 15,
Beautiful day, cold wind
Hose & I called on Mr & Mrs
E.A. Strong in Marysville
Strosnider called a few
minutes. Lily & Rosa call-
ed and we went to church,
Feb 16,
Warmer & cloudy all day
Hose & Strosy called at Clevenger
sent my clock to L.
I was at Maggies in the evening
Feb 17,
Cloudy & drizzly all day
Hose gone all day, Mrs
Foster called also Lesten Grove
I was at Lilys' in the evening
Feb 18,
Rained all night - last night
today cloudy colder
Mert Smythe, Carrie Chapman
& Mrs Gelston called.
Hose gone all day
Feb 19
Soft snow last night
Today melting, Joe Webster
buried. Festus called
I am going up to see K of P
drill. drizzling again
[corresponds to labeled page 4 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sunday Feb 15,
Beautiful day, cold wind
Hose & I called on Mr & Mrs
E.A. Strong in Marysville
Strosnider called a few
minutes. Lily & Rosa call-
ed and we went to church,
Feb 16,
Warmer & cloudy all day
Hose & Strosy called at Clevenger
sent my clock to L.
I was at Maggies in the evening
Feb 17,
Cloudy & drizzly all day
Hose gone all day, Mrs
Foster called also Lesten Grove
I was at Lilys' in the evening
Feb 18,
Rained all night - last night
today cloudy colder
Mert Smythe, Carrie Chapman
& Mrs Gelston called.
Hose gone all day
Feb 19
Soft snow last night
Today melting, Joe Webster
buried. Festus called
I am going up to see K of P
drill. drizzling again
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 8)
Description
[page 8]
[corresponds to labeled page 5 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Feb 20
Light snow last night
cloudy and cold today
Mrs Gelston called a few
minutes. I was at Maggies
then went to the Baptist Aid
Society, was at Mrs. Fosters
this evening, snowing
lightly again this evening
Feb 21
A little colder & cloudy
Hose & I went to Columbus this
forenoon, got georgette & crepe
dresses. also got my hat fixed
over, was at Lilys' in the evening
Sunday Feb 22
Beautiful spring like day
Hose & I went Mt Gilead then
through Cardington, Ashley &
Delaware home. Ed & Mary
Strolum called also Lily & Rosa
and we went to church.
Feb 23,
Light snow last night, cloudy
and rain today. Mrs. Foster
called did not go to Pyatian
Beaufil party, hemmed my
new dress over.
[corresponds to labeled page 5 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Feb 20
Light snow last night
cloudy and cold today
Mrs Gelston called a few
minutes. I was at Maggies
then went to the Baptist Aid
Society, was at Mrs. Fosters
this evening, snowing
lightly again this evening
Feb 21
A little colder & cloudy
Hose & I went to Columbus this
forenoon, got georgette & crepe
dresses. also got my hat fixed
over, was at Lilys' in the evening
Sunday Feb 22
Beautiful spring like day
Hose & I went Mt Gilead then
through Cardington, Ashley &
Delaware home. Ed & Mary
Strolum called also Lily & Rosa
and we went to church.
Feb 23,
Light snow last night, cloudy
and rain today. Mrs. Foster
called did not go to Pyatian
Beaufil party, hemmed my
new dress over.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 9)
Description
[page 9]
[corresponds to labeled page 6 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
February 24.
Beautiful day, like spring
I was up at Hetties, Maggie
and Mrs Gelston called
Feb 25
Beautiful day but cool. Hose
gone all day. I was at
Gelstons in the evening
Feb 26
Nice day partly cloudy.
I was Irenes' all day
and called at Lily's in the
evening. 4 over night
Feb 27
Beautiful day, Mrs Foster
gave us some cabbage
Mert & Lo spent the afternoon
Feb 28
Beautiful day, like spring
I was Hetties in the evening
Sunday Mar 1
Quite a little colder
we took a ride out to
Condit and up the 3 C's
Mr Barnhardt called
I went to church in evening
Mar 2
Nice day, but cool, partly
cleaned Otto's room, was
at Fosters in the evening
[corresponds to labeled page 6 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
February 24.
Beautiful day, like spring
I was up at Hetties, Maggie
and Mrs Gelston called
Feb 25
Beautiful day but cool. Hose
gone all day. I was at
Gelstons in the evening
Feb 26
Nice day partly cloudy.
I was Irenes' all day
and called at Lily's in the
evening. 4 over night
Feb 27
Beautiful day, Mrs Foster
gave us some cabbage
Mert & Lo spent the afternoon
Feb 28
Beautiful day, like spring
I was Hetties in the evening
Sunday Mar 1
Quite a little colder
we took a ride out to
Condit and up the 3 C's
Mr Barnhardt called
I went to church in evening
Mar 2
Nice day, but cool, partly
cleaned Otto's room, was
at Fosters in the evening
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 10)
Description
[page 10]
[corresponds to labeled page 7 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Mar 3
cloudy & cold, spit snow a
little, cut my dining room
curtains out, spent evening at Maggies
Mar 4
Sugar snow last night, still
snowing off and on all day.
I went to club at Maggies
Mar 5
cloudy, little cool, Jane
Chapman called also
Maggie and we went
up street to call
Mar 6. Irene's birthday
clear nice day, cool Hose
and I went to Delaware to see
French. I was at Lilys in
the evening.
Mar 7. snow last night rain
almost all day. I was at Hetties
a little while in the evening
Mar 8 Sunday
rained last night turning
to snow, some colder
We took ride to Worthington
then Delaware home I
went to church to hear
Rev. Schneider preach with
Nine Surrell died (Lily & Rosa
We stopped at Brown fruit farm and
got apples.
[corresponds to labeled page 7 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Mar 3
cloudy & cold, spit snow a
little, cut my dining room
curtains out, spent evening at Maggies
Mar 4
Sugar snow last night, still
snowing off and on all day.
I went to club at Maggies
Mar 5
cloudy, little cool, Jane
Chapman called also
Maggie and we went
up street to call
Mar 6. Irene's birthday
clear nice day, cool Hose
and I went to Delaware to see
French. I was at Lilys in
the evening.
Mar 7. snow last night rain
almost all day. I was at Hetties
a little while in the evening
Mar 8 Sunday
rained last night turning
to snow, some colder
We took ride to Worthington
then Delaware home I
went to church to hear
Rev. Schneider preach with
Nine Surrell died (Lily & Rosa
We stopped at Brown fruit farm and
got apples.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 11)
Description
[page 11]
[corresponds with labeled page 8 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Mon 9
snowed last night. today
blizzardy, much march,
Hose helped Abe with Frank Gorsuch
Tues 10,
cold, snowed last night
Mrs Foster called, I
spent the evening at
Abbie Kimballs
Wed. Mar 11.
still cold, Hose and I went
to Columbus this mor-
ning. Ethel H. was by
and measured crash
for covers. Jane Chapman
called, Lily, Rosa, and
I went to P.T.A. meeting
Thurs Mar 12
Beautiful cool day. Frank
Gorsuch was buried, Festus
Sherbourne called
Fri Mar 13
Nice day partly cloudy. We
loop wired the north room
upstairs. I am preparing
my club paper. Was at Rosas
& Lilys' in the evening
Sat. Mar 14,
Very nice day, a little rain in the
evening, Bess & Jane Chapman called
Elliott
[corresponds with labeled page 8 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Mon 9
snowed last night. today
blizzardy, much march,
Hose helped Abe with Frank Gorsuch
Tues 10,
cold, snowed last night
Mrs Foster called, I
spent the evening at
Abbie Kimballs
Wed. Mar 11.
still cold, Hose and I went
to Columbus this mor-
ning. Ethel H. was by
and measured crash
for covers. Jane Chapman
called, Lily, Rosa, and
I went to P.T.A. meeting
Thurs Mar 12
Beautiful cool day. Frank
Gorsuch was buried, Festus
Sherbourne called
Fri Mar 13
Nice day partly cloudy. We
loop wired the north room
upstairs. I am preparing
my club paper. Was at Rosas
& Lilys' in the evening
Sat. Mar 14,
Very nice day, a little rain in the
evening, Bess & Jane Chapman called
Elliott
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 12)
Description
[page 12]
[corresponds with labeled page 9 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
I was at Hetties in the evening
Sun. Mar 15
Fine day, Hose has gone to
double funeral at Fargo. I did
not go to church this evening
snowed and melted this evening
Mon. Mar 16
snowing & melting, Hose and
I went to Columbus and got electric
globe for north room upstairs
called to see Clem & Ada.
Mrs. Foster called, I was
at Maggies in the evening
Tues. Mar 17
cloudy, cool, I finished my
dining room curtains &
washed some towels, We
loop put globe on electric light
in the north room. I
finished my club paper
Wed. Mar 18
cloudy & cool. I went to Col-
to a missionary association
with Maggie & others. It was
held in Hilcrest church.
raining this evening.
Thurs, Mar 19
Snowed hard this morn
ing, Mrs Perry swept upstairs.
cool & cloudy this afternoon
I was Lily & Rosa this evening
[corresponds with labeled page 9 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
I was at Hetties in the evening
Sun. Mar 15
Fine day, Hose has gone to
double funeral at Fargo. I did
not go to church this evening
snowed and melted this evening
Mon. Mar 16
snowing & melting, Hose and
I went to Columbus and got electric
globe for north room upstairs
called to see Clem & Ada.
Mrs. Foster called, I was
at Maggies in the evening
Tues. Mar 17
cloudy, cool, I finished my
dining room curtains &
washed some towels, We
loop put globe on electric light
in the north room. I
finished my club paper
Wed. Mar 18
cloudy & cool. I went to Col-
to a missionary association
with Maggie & others. It was
held in Hilcrest church.
raining this evening.
Thurs, Mar 19
Snowed hard this morn
ing, Mrs Perry swept upstairs.
cool & cloudy this afternoon
I was Lily & Rosa this evening
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 13)
Description
[page 13]
[corresponds with labeled page 10 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Fri Mar 20
Beautiful day. I went to
Aid Society in the after-
noon. In the evening went
to Miushet Show, but could
not stay as Hose had to go [illegible]
Sat Mar 21
Beautiful day, I did the usual
Saturdays work. Was at Mrs
Sedywiks and Gorsuch in the evening
Sun Mar 22
Beautiful spring day. alone
all day, Hose very busy. I
went to church in the evening
Mon Mar 23
Lovely day, we cleaned the
north room down stairs and
the west room. Jane Chapman
called. I sent the pam-
phlets back to the State Library
Did not go to card party
I was at Mrs. Fosters this evening
Tues, Mar 24
Rained hard most of forenoon
Jane Chapman came over and
we went to Mrs Van Houtuis fun-
eral, cooler this evening
Hose and Jack went to Mt
Vernon, raining and snowing
[corresponds with labeled page 10 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Fri Mar 20
Beautiful day. I went to
Aid Society in the after-
noon. In the evening went
to Miushet Show, but could
not stay as Hose had to go [illegible]
Sat Mar 21
Beautiful day, I did the usual
Saturdays work. Was at Mrs
Sedywiks and Gorsuch in the evening
Sun Mar 22
Beautiful spring day. alone
all day, Hose very busy. I
went to church in the evening
Mon Mar 23
Lovely day, we cleaned the
north room down stairs and
the west room. Jane Chapman
called. I sent the pam-
phlets back to the State Library
Did not go to card party
I was at Mrs. Fosters this evening
Tues, Mar 24
Rained hard most of forenoon
Jane Chapman came over and
we went to Mrs Van Houtuis fun-
eral, cooler this evening
Hose and Jack went to Mt
Vernon, raining and snowing
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 14)
Description
[page 14]
[page corresponds with labeled page 11 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Wed, Mar 25
cold cloudy and damp partly
raining. I was at Lily's in
the evening
Thurs, Mar 26
some what cool & cloudy
washed and ironed 2 pair curtains
cleaned register room.
Festus and Mrs Gelston called
also Ethel Brobst of Lindon.
Fri, Mar 27
cloudy & threatening. I went
to Faith Condits to Progress
Club with Gertrude Stone. We
got new machine from junk.
raining this evening.
Sat, Mar 28
Rained most of last night
cooler today and windy
Jane Chapman called I was
at Maggies in the evening
Sun, Mar 29
Spitting snow & cold and
some windy, Rosa, Lily
Hose went to Delaware, Mt. Gilead,
Mt. Vernon and home for a
ride, then Rosa, Lily and
I went to church.
Monday, Mar 30
Nice day, Mrs Foster called I
was at Hetties in the evening
[page corresponds with labeled page 11 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Wed, Mar 25
cold cloudy and damp partly
raining. I was at Lily's in
the evening
Thurs, Mar 26
some what cool & cloudy
washed and ironed 2 pair curtains
cleaned register room.
Festus and Mrs Gelston called
also Ethel Brobst of Lindon.
Fri, Mar 27
cloudy & threatening. I went
to Faith Condits to Progress
Club with Gertrude Stone. We
got new machine from junk.
raining this evening.
Sat, Mar 28
Rained most of last night
cooler today and windy
Jane Chapman called I was
at Maggies in the evening
Sun, Mar 29
Spitting snow & cold and
some windy, Rosa, Lily
Hose went to Delaware, Mt. Gilead,
Mt. Vernon and home for a
ride, then Rosa, Lily and
I went to church.
Monday, Mar 30
Nice day, Mrs Foster called I
was at Hetties in the evening
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 15)
Description
[page 15]
[page corresponds with labeled page 12 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Tues, Mar 31
Nice bright day, Hose and
I went to Columbus. They
brought auto home. Jane
Chapman called. I
went to M.E. Church with
club in a body.
Wed, April 1
rained last night & today, I
washed some slip covers
rained turned to soft-snow all
day. Jack and Hose went to Mt. Ver-
non in the evening.
Thurs, April 2
Very nice day, cool, snow most-
ly gone, Jane Chapman called
a little while, snow all gone
Dunham's moved today. I was at
(Lily & Rosas)
Fri, Apr 3
rained all day, I had a
tooth pulled. Jane Chapman
called. Dunhams are mov-
ing. I was Mrs Fosters this evening
Sat, Apr 4
Beautiful day. I did the
usual Saturday's work.
Sun, Apr 5
Beautiful Easter Day, we took ride
to Newark, Somerset, Lancaster
[page corresponds with labeled page 12 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Tues, Mar 31
Nice bright day, Hose and
I went to Columbus. They
brought auto home. Jane
Chapman called. I
went to M.E. Church with
club in a body.
Wed, April 1
rained last night & today, I
washed some slip covers
rained turned to soft-snow all
day. Jack and Hose went to Mt. Ver-
non in the evening.
Thurs, April 2
Very nice day, cool, snow most-
ly gone, Jane Chapman called
a little while, snow all gone
Dunham's moved today. I was at
(Lily & Rosas)
Fri, Apr 3
rained all day, I had a
tooth pulled. Jane Chapman
called. Dunhams are mov-
ing. I was Mrs Fosters this evening
Sat, Apr 4
Beautiful day. I did the
usual Saturday's work.
Sun, Apr 5
Beautiful Easter Day, we took ride
to Newark, Somerset, Lancaster
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 16)
Description
[page 16]
[page corresponds with labeled page 13 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Columbus, and home
Irene, Wm & Leland called
I went to church with Rosa
and Lily.
Monday, Apr 6
planted petunia seed
Beautiful day, cool, We
cleaned the bath room
Frank Bell painted a little
in the north room. I was
at Chapmans twice to call
Tues, April 7, Maggie's birthday
Beautiful day, Bill finished
painting, we washed wood
work in halls. I was at Hetties
in the evening, Maggie was
here in the evening. Abbie
Kimball called, I was not at home,
Wed, Apr 8
Beautiful day, we cleaned north
room upstairs. Made some
garden, White planted potatoes
I was Rosa's in the evening
Thurs, April 9
Beautiful day, a little windy
cleaned front hall, very warm
80° Three over night.
Fri, Apr 10
Light showers all day. Bess and
Elliott called. Hose & Jack went to
Ford talkies this evening
[page corresponds with labeled page 13 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Columbus, and home
Irene, Wm & Leland called
I went to church with Rosa
and Lily.
Monday, Apr 6
planted petunia seed
Beautiful day, cool, We
cleaned the bath room
Frank Bell painted a little
in the north room. I was
at Chapmans twice to call
Tues, April 7, Maggie's birthday
Beautiful day, Bill finished
painting, we washed wood
work in halls. I was at Hetties
in the evening, Maggie was
here in the evening. Abbie
Kimball called, I was not at home,
Wed, Apr 8
Beautiful day, we cleaned north
room upstairs. Made some
garden, White planted potatoes
I was Rosa's in the evening
Thurs, April 9
Beautiful day, a little windy
cleaned front hall, very warm
80° Three over night.
Fri, Apr 10
Light showers all day. Bess and
Elliott called. Hose & Jack went to
Ford talkies this evening
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 17)
Description
[page 17]
[page corresponds with labeled page 14 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sat, Apr 11
Beautiful day. I washed some
curtains, Mrs Foster called
also Abbie Kimball
Sun, Apr 12
Lovely day. We went to Mt
Gilead by way of Wood-
berry, Mrs Lawson called
also Alice, Jack & Mary Alice
I did not go to church.
Monday, Apr 13
Beautiful day
Did the usual work around
the house.
Tues, Apr 14
Beautiful day
We cleaned Jack's room. I
took my dress & coat to
Zella Knowders. I was at
Lily's in the evening.
Wed, Apr 15
Beautiful day. We cleaned
our north room and brot
cot down stairs. We went
to Columbus and I got my
hat. Also to Commerce Bldg.
I did not go to guest meeting
at Baptist Church.
Thurs, Apr 6
Beautiful day. We cleaned
[page corresponds with labeled page 14 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sat, Apr 11
Beautiful day. I washed some
curtains, Mrs Foster called
also Abbie Kimball
Sun, Apr 12
Lovely day. We went to Mt
Gilead by way of Wood-
berry, Mrs Lawson called
also Alice, Jack & Mary Alice
I did not go to church.
Monday, Apr 13
Beautiful day
Did the usual work around
the house.
Tues, Apr 14
Beautiful day
We cleaned Jack's room. I
took my dress & coat to
Zella Knowders. I was at
Lily's in the evening.
Wed, Apr 15
Beautiful day. We cleaned
our north room and brot
cot down stairs. We went
to Columbus and I got my
hat. Also to Commerce Bldg.
I did not go to guest meeting
at Baptist Church.
Thurs, Apr 6
Beautiful day. We cleaned
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 18)
Description
[page 18]
[page corresponds with labeled page 15 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
the dining room.
Jane Chapman called. I
went up to the M.E. Cluend
liquor trial in the evening
and stopped at Mrs. Gelstons
Friday, Apr 17
A little rain this morning
clearing & a little cooler
later, I washed woodwork
and windows in sitting room
Mrs Foster called. I did not
go to invitation at Lodge.
Sat, Apr 18
Beautiful day. I washed
windows & wookwork in
sitting room. Was at Hetties
in the evening. got my
coat with new collar from
Zella Knowders. took dress
over for new sleeves.
Sunday, Apr 19
Beautiful day. Rosa, Lily
Hose and I went to Newark
and Hanover then to
church in the evening
Monday, Apr 20
cloudy this morning. We washed
a little, Hose spaded the gar-
den, and we sowed the
first seeds, Mrs Foster called.
[page corresponds with labeled page 15 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
the dining room.
Jane Chapman called. I
went up to the M.E. Cluend
liquor trial in the evening
and stopped at Mrs. Gelstons
Friday, Apr 17
A little rain this morning
clearing & a little cooler
later, I washed woodwork
and windows in sitting room
Mrs Foster called. I did not
go to invitation at Lodge.
Sat, Apr 18
Beautiful day. I washed
windows & wookwork in
sitting room. Was at Hetties
in the evening. got my
coat with new collar from
Zella Knowders. took dress
over for new sleeves.
Sunday, Apr 19
Beautiful day. Rosa, Lily
Hose and I went to Newark
and Hanover then to
church in the evening
Monday, Apr 20
cloudy this morning. We washed
a little, Hose spaded the gar-
den, and we sowed the
first seeds, Mrs Foster called.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 19)
Description
[page 19]
[page corresponds with labeled page 16 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
It is raining hard this
morning, for which we
are thankful.
Tues, Apr 21
I washed and ironed
some curtains this mor-
ning, Mert Smythe called
I was at Rosas and Lilys in
the evening. [illegible] ]
to rain again 3'o clock
and rained steadily all
P.M. & all night. Mr. & Mrs
E.A. Strong stayed all night
Wednesday, Apr 22
raining this morning
turning to snow. I went
up to see Billy at Maggies
then went to prayer meeting
E.A. Strong & wife stayed a-
gain all night.
Thursday, Apr 23
damp and cold this mor-
ning. I spent the day at Mrs.
Larsons, Hose came after me
went to Lodge in the evening
Fri, Apr 24
cloudy & cool this morning
little frost this morning
[page corresponds with labeled page 16 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
It is raining hard this
morning, for which we
are thankful.
Tues, Apr 21
I washed and ironed
some curtains this mor-
ning, Mert Smythe called
I was at Rosas and Lilys in
the evening. [illegible] ]
to rain again 3'o clock
and rained steadily all
P.M. & all night. Mr. & Mrs
E.A. Strong stayed all night
Wednesday, Apr 22
raining this morning
turning to snow. I went
up to see Billy at Maggies
then went to prayer meeting
E.A. Strong & wife stayed a-
gain all night.
Thursday, Apr 23
damp and cold this mor-
ning. I spent the day at Mrs.
Larsons, Hose came after me
went to Lodge in the evening
Fri, Apr 24
cloudy & cool this morning
little frost this morning
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 20)
Description
[page 20]
[page corresponds with labeled page 17 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
I went to Delaware Lodge with
Maggie, Irene, Mrs. Pulse,
Sat, Apr 25
cool and cloudy,
Mrs. Foster called, rained
this evening. I was at
Hetties tonight
Sunday, Apr 26
Rained hard all last night
and this forenoon, had
early dinner, then took
long ride to Dam, north
Columbus, and back home
saw hundreds of ducks on
the river, quite a wind
storm with rain & snow
did not go to church
Monday, Apr 27
cloudy & cold. Hose & I took
Maggie with us to Col. I got
new shoes & voil dress. also
tomato plants. Mrs Gelston
called. Went to Clubat Neilsons
Tues, Apr. 28
Hard frost last night today
cold and windy. Bess and
Elliott called awhile, I took
my voile dress over to Zella K,
and got my silk dress with
the new sleeves home
[page corresponds with labeled page 17 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
I went to Delaware Lodge with
Maggie, Irene, Mrs. Pulse,
Sat, Apr 25
cool and cloudy,
Mrs. Foster called, rained
this evening. I was at
Hetties tonight
Sunday, Apr 26
Rained hard all last night
and this forenoon, had
early dinner, then took
long ride to Dam, north
Columbus, and back home
saw hundreds of ducks on
the river, quite a wind
storm with rain & snow
did not go to church
Monday, Apr 27
cloudy & cold. Hose & I took
Maggie with us to Col. I got
new shoes & voil dress. also
tomato plants. Mrs Gelston
called. Went to Clubat Neilsons
Tues, Apr. 28
Hard frost last night today
cold and windy. Bess and
Elliott called awhile, I took
my voile dress over to Zella K,
and got my silk dress with
the new sleeves home
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 21)
Description
[page 21]
[page corresponds with labeled page 18 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
A man from Utica died
on the street today, warm-
er this evening, but windy
I was at Fosters awhile
Wed, Apr 29
Beautiful bright day, cool.
Hose & Jack went to Columbus
Jane Chapman called
I was Rosas & Lily's in evening
Thurs, Apr 30
Beautiful day, cool I washed
a little & set out 7 tomato
plants. I was at chapmans
in the evening. Mert & Lo
Smythe called this evening
Fri, May 1
Nice bright day, warmer
Mert Smythe called for me
to go to Delaware, could not go
I went to Inspection in
Westerville this evening,
Hose came after me.
Saturday, May 2
Nice day, warm, rained
a nice shower this P.M.
Christine was here a few
minutes. I went to church
meeting this evening
[page corresponds with labeled page 18 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
A man from Utica died
on the street today, warm-
er this evening, but windy
I was at Fosters awhile
Wed, Apr 29
Beautiful bright day, cool.
Hose & Jack went to Columbus
Jane Chapman called
I was Rosas & Lily's in evening
Thurs, Apr 30
Beautiful day, cool I washed
a little & set out 7 tomato
plants. I was at chapmans
in the evening. Mert & Lo
Smythe called this evening
Fri, May 1
Nice bright day, warmer
Mert Smythe called for me
to go to Delaware, could not go
I went to Inspection in
Westerville this evening,
Hose came after me.
Saturday, May 2
Nice day, warm, rained
a nice shower this P.M.
Christine was here a few
minutes. I went to church
meeting this evening
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 22)
Description
[page 22]
[page corresponds with labeled page 19 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sunday, May 3
Beautiful day, Rosa, Lily
Hose and I went to Bucyrus
Mon, May 4
Beautiful day
I washed & ironed sitting
room curtains. Mrs Foster
called. I was at Hetties in
the evening.
Tues, May 5
Beautiful day
We cleaned sitting room
Henry Huff plowed big
garden. I set out 24
glad bulbs. Maggie was
here this evening
Wed, May 6
cloudy and threatening
rain. I spent the day
at Lelands & Irene, Leland
is sick. I was at Mas-
orie entertainment this
evening
Thur, May 7
rained all night last
night and some today
colder this evening and still rain-
ing. Jane Chapman & Mrs Foster called
I was at Hetties this evening
[page corresponds with labeled page 19 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sunday, May 3
Beautiful day, Rosa, Lily
Hose and I went to Bucyrus
Mon, May 4
Beautiful day
I washed & ironed sitting
room curtains. Mrs Foster
called. I was at Hetties in
the evening.
Tues, May 5
Beautiful day
We cleaned sitting room
Henry Huff plowed big
garden. I set out 24
glad bulbs. Maggie was
here this evening
Wed, May 6
cloudy and threatening
rain. I spent the day
at Lelands & Irene, Leland
is sick. I was at Mas-
orie entertainment this
evening
Thur, May 7
rained all night last
night and some today
colder this evening and still rain-
ing. Jane Chapman & Mrs Foster called
I was at Hetties this evening
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 23)
Description
[page 23]
[page corresponds with labeled page 20 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
tried on my 2 dresses at
Zella Knowders this morning
Fri, May 8
Nice day. Hose and I went
to Columbus, I got a hat
made at Lazarus, set out
the glad bulbs Irene gave. I
got a dozen more bulbs and
marigold. I went to Raleighs
play in the evening
Sat, May 9
Raining today, cleared a
little in afternoon, got my
made hat by mail. Mrs. Irwin
and Daisy Wheaton called
I was at Lilies in the evening
also Mrs Fosters
Sunday, May 10
Partly cloudy & showery all
day. We went to Smythes in
the last afternoon, they were
not at home. Lily & Rosa call
ed and we went to church
Mildred & mother called a
little while, Lambert girl buried
Mon, May 11
cloudy & showery, I did the
usual work, Hose and Jack
in Col all day. I was at
Mrs Kimballs in the eve
ning, Mr. Rush back.
[page corresponds with labeled page 20 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
tried on my 2 dresses at
Zella Knowders this morning
Fri, May 8
Nice day. Hose and I went
to Columbus, I got a hat
made at Lazarus, set out
the glad bulbs Irene gave. I
got a dozen more bulbs and
marigold. I went to Raleighs
play in the evening
Sat, May 9
Raining today, cleared a
little in afternoon, got my
made hat by mail. Mrs. Irwin
and Daisy Wheaton called
I was at Lilies in the evening
also Mrs Fosters
Sunday, May 10
Partly cloudy & showery all
day. We went to Smythes in
the last afternoon, they were
not at home. Lily & Rosa call
ed and we went to church
Mildred & mother called a
little while, Lambert girl buried
Mon, May 11
cloudy & showery, I did the
usual work, Hose and Jack
in Col all day. I was at
Mrs Kimballs in the eve
ning, Mr. Rush back.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 24)
Description
[page 24]
[page corresponds with labeled page 21 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Tues, May 12
cool cloudy & showery. I set
last (crossed out) bulbs I got at Livingstons
washed green spread and towels
Mr Rush was here last night
I was at Chapmans this evening
Wed, May 13
rained all forenoon. I
spent the day with Bess
she gave me some glad bulbs
I was at Daisy Wheatons in evening
Thurs, May 14
Beautiful bright day. cool
I set out Lily & Bess bulbs
Mrs Foster called Jane
Chapman gave me 3 tulips
I was at Hetties in evening
Fri, May 15
nice day, partly cloudy, I
got 1 1/2 doz tomatoes of Erus-
bergers and set them out
also planted Jimmie & Mari-
gold seed that I bought.
I went to grades school play
Sat, May 16
windy, Hose planted Zinnia and
Marigold seed. It is raining
this evening. Mr. & Mrs Thrasber
here over night.
[page corresponds with labeled page 21 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Tues, May 12
cool cloudy & showery. I set
last (crossed out) bulbs I got at Livingstons
washed green spread and towels
Mr Rush was here last night
I was at Chapmans this evening
Wed, May 13
rained all forenoon. I
spent the day with Bess
she gave me some glad bulbs
I was at Daisy Wheatons in evening
Thurs, May 14
Beautiful bright day. cool
I set out Lily & Bess bulbs
Mrs Foster called Jane
Chapman gave me 3 tulips
I was at Hetties in evening
Fri, May 15
nice day, partly cloudy, I
got 1 1/2 doz tomatoes of Erus-
bergers and set them out
also planted Jimmie & Mari-
gold seed that I bought.
I went to grades school play
Sat, May 16
windy, Hose planted Zinnia and
Marigold seed. It is raining
this evening. Mr. & Mrs Thrasber
here over night.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 25)
Description
[page 25]
[page corresponds with labeled page 22 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sun, May 17
Rained hard most of the
night, cloudy this A.M. cleared
and beautiful this P.M.
Hose and called on Mrs Kirk-
Patrick at Powell and on
Cleve & Ada Boyd in Columbus
Fosters called this P.M.
Monday, May 18
Beautiful day, warm, Hose
and I went to Delaware and
got 1 doz glad bulbs & 1 doz
tomato plants, we set them
out. Jane Chapman called
I was at Maggies in the
evening
Tues, May 19
nice day, a little windy
Hose and I went to Columbus
I got my flowers and we fixed
porch boxes. Mildred was in
a minute. I was Lily's in
the evening also at Chapmans
Wed, May 20
Rained hard last night
and some today. not much
doing today I was at Hetties
this evening
[page corresponds with labeled page 22 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sun, May 17
Rained hard most of the
night, cloudy this A.M. cleared
and beautiful this P.M.
Hose and called on Mrs Kirk-
Patrick at Powell and on
Cleve & Ada Boyd in Columbus
Fosters called this P.M.
Monday, May 18
Beautiful day, warm, Hose
and I went to Delaware and
got 1 doz glad bulbs & 1 doz
tomato plants, we set them
out. Jane Chapman called
I was at Maggies in the
evening
Tues, May 19
nice day, a little windy
Hose and I went to Columbus
I got my flowers and we fixed
porch boxes. Mildred was in
a minute. I was Lily's in
the evening also at Chapmans
Wed, May 20
Rained hard last night
and some today. not much
doing today I was at Hetties
this evening
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 26)
Description
[page 26]
[page corresponds with labeled page 23 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Thur, May 21
nice day. Mrs Foster called. I
washed some. I went to Lodge
in evening
Fri, May 22
cloudy & misty. Swept big
north bed room, rained most
of the day. Mrs Teter took
Rosa, Lily and I up to Senior
class play.
Sat, May 23 (Christine called
cloudy & much colder, I was
at Fosters this evening
also at Gelstons a little while.
Sun, May 24
nice bright forenoon, frost last
night, & poured and rained
this evening
We went to airport & Granville
called at Armstrongs (rained very hard)
and Strolins they were
not at home. Jane Chapman
took me for a ride there
to baccalureate sermon.
Monday, May 25
cloudy & little windy, washed and
ironed. Mrs Foster called also
Jane Chapman. I did not go to com-
mencement, Hose was away
[page corresponds with labeled page 23 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Thur, May 21
nice day. Mrs Foster called. I
washed some. I went to Lodge
in evening
Fri, May 22
cloudy & misty. Swept big
north bed room, rained most
of the day. Mrs Teter took
Rosa, Lily and I up to Senior
class play.
Sat, May 23 (Christine called
cloudy & much colder, I was
at Fosters this evening
also at Gelstons a little while.
Sun, May 24
nice bright forenoon, frost last
night, & poured and rained
this evening
We went to airport & Granville
called at Armstrongs (rained very hard)
and Strolins they were
not at home. Jane Chapman
took me for a ride there
to baccalureate sermon.
Monday, May 25
cloudy & little windy, washed and
ironed. Mrs Foster called also
Jane Chapman. I did not go to com-
mencement, Hose was away
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 27)
Description
[page 27]
[page corresponds with labeled page 24 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Tues, May 26
Beautiful day, cool, Mrs Perry
swept upstairs. I was at Zellas
Knowders & tried on dresses
Had a letter from Mary. Was
at Lily's in the evening
Wed, May 27
Beautiful day, warm
cleaned kitchen some
Went to Caroline Robinson
funeral, called at Maggies
went to prayer meeting
Mrs. Parson & Pickhan called
Thurs, May 28
nice day, very warm, Hoses
mother came for over Decora-
tion, Jane Chapman called.
We set our tables & cleaned the
house for our party on Saturday.
Fri, May 29
Very warm day, threatening
rain. Mr Clouse buried
I was at Hetties this morning
Sat, May 30
Decoration Day
I am having our annual din-
ner. cloudy & rained a little
Calvins family came
from Cleveland. quite warm
[page corresponds with labeled page 24 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Tues, May 26
Beautiful day, cool, Mrs Perry
swept upstairs. I was at Zellas
Knowders & tried on dresses
Had a letter from Mary. Was
at Lily's in the evening
Wed, May 27
Beautiful day, warm
cleaned kitchen some
Went to Caroline Robinson
funeral, called at Maggies
went to prayer meeting
Mrs. Parson & Pickhan called
Thurs, May 28
nice day, very warm, Hoses
mother came for over Decora-
tion, Jane Chapman called.
We set our tables & cleaned the
house for our party on Saturday.
Fri, May 29
Very warm day, threatening
rain. Mr Clouse buried
I was at Hetties this morning
Sat, May 30
Decoration Day
I am having our annual din-
ner. cloudy & rained a little
Calvins family came
from Cleveland. quite warm
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 28)
Description
[page 28]
[page corresponds with labeled page 25 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sun, May 31
nice day, quite a little cooler
Calvin & family called awhile
this morning. Hose, I and his
mother went to Central College
to see tornado's work, Jane
Chapman called
Mon, June 1
nice day, I washed a little
Jane Chapman & Mrs Foster called
I went to Pythian work put
on by Kilbourne but had to go
home as Hose had to go away.
Tues, June 2
fine day, Jane Chapman
called. I was at Lily's in evening
Wed, June 3
cloudy & rained a little, I
helped entertain the Mission
Circle at the church. Festus
& Mrs Foster called. I called
on Carrie Chapman in evening
Thurs, June 4
cloudy, rained hard this P.M.
Jane Chapman called. I
washed some towels, I was
at Hetties this evening.
Fri, June 5
Nice day, Hose and I went to
Columbus, we got porch vallances
[page corresponds with labeled page 25 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sun, May 31
nice day, quite a little cooler
Calvin & family called awhile
this morning. Hose, I and his
mother went to Central College
to see tornado's work, Jane
Chapman called
Mon, June 1
nice day, I washed a little
Jane Chapman & Mrs Foster called
I went to Pythian work put
on by Kilbourne but had to go
home as Hose had to go away.
Tues, June 2
fine day, Jane Chapman
called. I was at Lily's in evening
Wed, June 3
cloudy & rained a little, I
helped entertain the Mission
Circle at the church. Festus
& Mrs Foster called. I called
on Carrie Chapman in evening
Thurs, June 4
cloudy, rained hard this P.M.
Jane Chapman called. I
washed some towels, I was
at Hetties this evening.
Fri, June 5
Nice day, Hose and I went to
Columbus, we got porch vallances
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 29)
Description
[page 29]
[page corresponds with labeled page 26 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
and I another new hat
Mother Hopkins went home,
Jane Chapman called. I
was at Fosters in evening.
Sat, June 6, my birthday
warm, raining this
evening. Bess & Elliott
called and brot my a prous
I called on Mrs Ramsey,
Sun, June 7
windy, clearing & raining
all day. Hose and I took
lunch and went to Jane
Cavemis. I did not go to church
Monday, June 8
nice day. quite cool. I washed
a little. I went to Salvation
Army meeting on the park.
Jane & Lily called a while
Abbie Kimball spent the
evening. Hose went to
Elyria. Mrs Argo died
Tues, June 9
Beautiful day, quite cool,
I helped on Dec. committee
for our A.E. Banquet. Electric-
ity put in little front room,
I went to banquet in evening
Hose busy all day.
[page corresponds with labeled page 26 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
and I another new hat
Mother Hopkins went home,
Jane Chapman called. I
was at Fosters in evening.
Sat, June 6, my birthday
warm, raining this
evening. Bess & Elliott
called and brot my a prous
I called on Mrs Ramsey,
Sun, June 7
windy, clearing & raining
all day. Hose and I took
lunch and went to Jane
Cavemis. I did not go to church
Monday, June 8
nice day. quite cool. I washed
a little. I went to Salvation
Army meeting on the park.
Jane & Lily called a while
Abbie Kimball spent the
evening. Hose went to
Elyria. Mrs Argo died
Tues, June 9
Beautiful day, quite cool,
I helped on Dec. committee
for our A.E. Banquet. Electric-
ity put in little front room,
I went to banquet in evening
Hose busy all day.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 30)
Description
[page 30]
[page corresponds with labeled page 27 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Wed, June 11
nice day, cool. Ed Gibson put
up our porch vallance.
Jane Chapman called. I
was at Hetties this evening
Thurs, June 12
nice day
Maggie was here in the
evening also Abbie Kimball [crossed out]
Fri, June 13
nice day, cloudy, we went
to Chilicothe, Adelphice, Rock House & Logan called on
Parsons. I was at Daisy W. in evening
Sat, June 14
partly cloudy. not much
doing. Mrs Foster called.
I was at Lilys in the evening
Mrs. Lawson also called.
threatened rain
Sunday, June 14
Partly cloudy & cooler rain-
ed a little. We called on Smythe
Sisters a little while Jane Chapman
called. I went to Children's Day
at Baptist Church
Monday, June 15
nice cool day, Did not do much
work
[page corresponds with labeled page 27 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Wed, June 11
nice day, cool. Ed Gibson put
up our porch vallance.
Jane Chapman called. I
was at Hetties this evening
Thurs, June 12
nice day
Maggie was here in the
evening also Abbie Kimball [crossed out]
Fri, June 13
nice day, cloudy, we went
to Chilicothe, Adelphice, Rock House & Logan called on
Parsons. I was at Daisy W. in evening
Sat, June 14
partly cloudy. not much
doing. Mrs Foster called.
I was at Lilys in the evening
Mrs. Lawson also called.
threatened rain
Sunday, June 14
Partly cloudy & cooler rain-
ed a little. We called on Smythe
Sisters a little while Jane Chapman
called. I went to Children's Day
at Baptist Church
Monday, June 15
nice cool day, Did not do much
work
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 31)
Description
[page 31]
[page corresponds with labeled page 28 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Tues, June 16
Nice day but quite cool. I wash-
ed a little. I called on Carrie
chapman a while. Listened
to Harding Memorial program
Wed, June 17 nice day
Bob brot bricks back
I was at Hetties in evening
Thurs, June 18
very fine day, warmer
Hose and I went to Columbus
and got electric fixtures
for register & west room
also got 3 new windows
for north room.
Mrs. Foster & Merle Williams
called, finished getting
porch vallance. got rug
home that I got of Christine
Fri, June 19
beautiful day, quite warm
Ed Ginn put new windows in
the north room. Jane Chapman
called. I did not go to mock trial
Sat, June 20
Nice day, very warm, hard shower
in late afternoon. We looked
at electric refrigerators at C & I
[page corresponds with labeled page 28 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Tues, June 16
Nice day but quite cool. I wash-
ed a little. I called on Carrie
chapman a while. Listened
to Harding Memorial program
Wed, June 17 nice day
Bob brot bricks back
I was at Hetties in evening
Thurs, June 18
very fine day, warmer
Hose and I went to Columbus
and got electric fixtures
for register & west room
also got 3 new windows
for north room.
Mrs. Foster & Merle Williams
called, finished getting
porch vallance. got rug
home that I got of Christine
Fri, June 19
beautiful day, quite warm
Ed Ginn put new windows in
the north room. Jane Chapman
called. I did not go to mock trial
Sat, June 20
Nice day, very warm, hard shower
in late afternoon. We looked
at electric refrigerators at C & I
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 32)
Description
[page 32]
[page corresponds with labeled page 29 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sunday, June 21
very warm day, Hose gone almost
all day, I did not go to church.
fine shower in the evening
Monday, June 22
very warm day
We got electric refrigerator
I washed a little, Mrs Foster
and Daisy Wheaton called
Tuesday, June 23
warm & cloudy. We set out
some iris that Daisy W.
gave me. Mr. Loop wired the
register room and west
room for electricity. I
made 4 qts strawberry jam.
We got 10 quarts of cherries from Leland.
I was at Lilys & Mrs Hammonds
Wed, June 24
very warm I canned cherries
& made 2 glasses of jelly. Mrs
Foster & Ada Fravel called. I did
not go to Pythian card party.
Thurs, June 25
very warm
Charley, Mary & Frost from Johnstown
called. I was at Hetties in the
evening
[page corresponds with labeled page 29 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sunday, June 21
very warm day, Hose gone almost
all day, I did not go to church.
fine shower in the evening
Monday, June 22
very warm day
We got electric refrigerator
I washed a little, Mrs Foster
and Daisy Wheaton called
Tuesday, June 23
warm & cloudy. We set out
some iris that Daisy W.
gave me. Mr. Loop wired the
register room and west
room for electricity. I
made 4 qts strawberry jam.
We got 10 quarts of cherries from Leland.
I was at Lilys & Mrs Hammonds
Wed, June 24
very warm I canned cherries
& made 2 glasses of jelly. Mrs
Foster & Ada Fravel called. I did
not go to Pythian card party.
Thurs, June 25
very warm
Charley, Mary & Frost from Johnstown
called. I was at Hetties in the
evening
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 33)
Description
[page 33]
[page corresponds with labeled page 30 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Fri, June 26
very warm. fine shower in
the afternoon, I did not do
much today. very much cooler
this evening
Sat, June 27
nice day, a little cooler, just
the Saturday's work. We re-
newed subscription for Gazette
Mrs Kimball & Mrs Irwin called
in the evening
Sun, June 28
very warm. We went to
Mr. Vernon, Newark & home.
Mr Barnhardt called,
sprinkled this evening
Mon, June 29
fine rain last night but
very warm today, cherry
canning is the order of
the day. I washed some
Tues, June 30
very warm, finished can-
ning cherries, Mrs. Foster call-
ed, 5 over night
Wed, July 1
very warm.
Dowell came over to fix toilet,
Mrs Foster called. I was at
Hetties in evening
[page corresponds with labeled page 30 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Fri, June 26
very warm. fine shower in
the afternoon, I did not do
much today. very much cooler
this evening
Sat, June 27
nice day, a little cooler, just
the Saturday's work. We re-
newed subscription for Gazette
Mrs Kimball & Mrs Irwin called
in the evening
Sun, June 28
very warm. We went to
Mr. Vernon, Newark & home.
Mr Barnhardt called,
sprinkled this evening
Mon, June 29
fine rain last night but
very warm today, cherry
canning is the order of
the day. I washed some
Tues, June 30
very warm, finished can-
ning cherries, Mrs. Foster call-
ed, 5 over night
Wed, July 1
very warm.
Dowell came over to fix toilet,
Mrs Foster called. I was at
Hetties in evening
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 34)
Description
[page 34]
[page corresponds with labeled page 31 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Thurs, July 2,
very very warm, cooler in the
evening. I was at Lily's in
the evening, cherries gone.
Fri, July 3
warm, but quite a breeze
Mr & Mrs Wheaton and Jane
Chapman called this forenoon
prepared my 4th of July dinner
quite a little today.
much cooler this evening
Sat, July 4
Not quite so warm, I made
peach ice cream for the first
time in the electric.
NOrthing doing in this
town today. I was a Hetties
In the evening also Gelstons
Sun, July 5
Quite warm, but breezy
rained a little shower
HOse and I went to Delaware,
Mt. Gilead then home.
Florence Knoske and fam-
ily called also Mr. & Mrs Irwin
Monday, July 6
much cooler
We washed a little. Mert and
Lo took me a ride up to Blue
[page corresponds with labeled page 31 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Thurs, July 2,
very very warm, cooler in the
evening. I was at Lily's in
the evening, cherries gone.
Fri, July 3
warm, but quite a breeze
Mr & Mrs Wheaton and Jane
Chapman called this forenoon
prepared my 4th of July dinner
quite a little today.
much cooler this evening
Sat, July 4
Not quite so warm, I made
peach ice cream for the first
time in the electric.
NOrthing doing in this
town today. I was a Hetties
In the evening also Gelstons
Sun, July 5
Quite warm, but breezy
rained a little shower
HOse and I went to Delaware,
Mt. Gilead then home.
Florence Knoske and fam-
ily called also Mr. & Mrs Irwin
Monday, July 6
much cooler
We washed a little. Mert and
Lo took me a ride up to Blue
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 35)
Description
[page 35]
[page corresponds with labeled page 32 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
church corners Mrs Foster
called a little while. Rented
Festus Room to Mr Roberts
Tuesday, July 7
cool, cloudy, threatening
rain this A.M. I ironed a
little. Jane Chapman and
Mrs Foster and Maggie
called. I got letter with
pictures from Mary. I was
at Chapmans a little while
Wed, July 8
beautiful summer day
cool & clear. Did not do much
I was at Lily's in evening
Thurs, July 9
fine day, cool in house
Hose mowed some weeds.
Mrs Mueller & Rolland
and Mrs Strosnider called
Jane C. was here a few minutes
Fri, July 10
Lovely day, quite cool, Hose
and I went to Col. I got a
panama hat. Mrs Irwin, Mrs
Sedgwick, Bessie Perfict and I
went to Delaware to hear Billy
Sunday, cold last night
[page corresponds with labeled page 32 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
church corners Mrs Foster
called a little while. Rented
Festus Room to Mr Roberts
Tuesday, July 7
cool, cloudy, threatening
rain this A.M. I ironed a
little. Jane Chapman and
Mrs Foster and Maggie
called. I got letter with
pictures from Mary. I was
at Chapmans a little while
Wed, July 8
beautiful summer day
cool & clear. Did not do much
I was at Lily's in evening
Thurs, July 9
fine day, cool in house
Hose mowed some weeds.
Mrs Mueller & Rolland
and Mrs Strosnider called
Jane C. was here a few minutes
Fri, July 10
Lovely day, quite cool, Hose
and I went to Col. I got a
panama hat. Mrs Irwin, Mrs
Sedgwick, Bessie Perfict and I
went to Delaware to hear Billy
Sunday, cold last night
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 36)
Description
[page 36]
[page corresponds with labeled page 33 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sat, July 11
quite cool this morning, Hose
got a chicken from Nellie
is helping Strosnider
I was at Hetties this evening
Sun, July 12
cool and cloudy, but getting
warmer, Hose gone most all
day to Lackeys Rosa Borcus
called in afternoon
Chapmans guests called a
few minutes
Mon, July 13
cool this morning but
getting much warmer. I
washed a little. Did not do
much else, Hosa busy most
all day.
Tues, July 4
very warm
We went to Delaware to pay
taxes, not quite so high. I
was at Lily's in evening.
Mrs Ramsey called this eve
Wed, July 15
cloudy and much cooler
this A.M. I was at Maggies in evening
getting awful warm
[page corresponds with labeled page 33 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sat, July 11
quite cool this morning, Hose
got a chicken from Nellie
is helping Strosnider
I was at Hetties this evening
Sun, July 12
cool and cloudy, but getting
warmer, Hose gone most all
day to Lackeys Rosa Borcus
called in afternoon
Chapmans guests called a
few minutes
Mon, July 13
cool this morning but
getting much warmer. I
washed a little. Did not do
much else, Hosa busy most
all day.
Tues, July 4
very warm
We went to Delaware to pay
taxes, not quite so high. I
was at Lily's in evening.
Mrs Ramsey called this eve
Wed, July 15
cloudy and much cooler
this A.M. I was at Maggies in evening
getting awful warm
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 37)
Description
[page 37]
[page corresponds with labeled page 34 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Thus, July 16
Terribly warm 98°
Mrs Lawson spent the day
here. Jane Chapman called
did not work much 6 over night
Fri, July 17
cooler rained some last
night and a terrible electrical
storm we got up. We took
our dining room clock to
Oberboltzer at Centerburg to
get it cleaned. Lovely
rain this afternoon and
some cooler
Sat, July 18
cooler, lots of rain. We
did not do much work. I
was at Daisy Wheatons this eve
Sunday, July 19
very warm
Hosea, Rosa, Lily and I
went to Sugar Grove Lake
Mon, July 20
cooler, rained in the
morning. I did not wash,
I was at Hetties in the evening
Thus, July 21
Poured rain all this
forenoon. I was at Bess all
day, set out delphinums she gave me
[page corresponds with labeled page 34 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Thus, July 16
Terribly warm 98°
Mrs Lawson spent the day
here. Jane Chapman called
did not work much 6 over night
Fri, July 17
cooler rained some last
night and a terrible electrical
storm we got up. We took
our dining room clock to
Oberboltzer at Centerburg to
get it cleaned. Lovely
rain this afternoon and
some cooler
Sat, July 18
cooler, lots of rain. We
did not do much work. I
was at Daisy Wheatons this eve
Sunday, July 19
very warm
Hosea, Rosa, Lily and I
went to Sugar Grove Lake
Mon, July 20
cooler, rained in the
morning. I did not wash,
I was at Hetties in the evening
Thus, July 21
Poured rain all this
forenoon. I was at Bess all
day, set out delphinums she gave me
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 38)
Description
[page 38]
[page corresponds with labeled page 35 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Wed, July 22.
Cooler I washed a little first
electric bill came. surprised
Thurs, July 23
A little cooler Harvey & Snow
came down to see after ref-
Hettie & Mrs Foster called
Bess sent me a qt of blackberries
Hose and Jack went to Mt Vernon
I was at Clapmans this evening
Fri, July 24
cool in the house, partly
cloudy. Mrs Foster called
and gave me some beans.
got chicken from Ike Sharman
canned 1 qt of berries.
Sat, July 25
Cool last night
beautiful summer day
a housefull last night,
made pies and dressed a chicken
Leland Wm Irene and Mrs
Irwin called in the evening
I took my shoes to shoe man and
called at Hetties
Sunday, July 26
Beautiful day. We took our din-
ner and went to see old Fort
near Glenford. Jane Madden called
[page corresponds with labeled page 35 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Wed, July 22.
Cooler I washed a little first
electric bill came. surprised
Thurs, July 23
A little cooler Harvey & Snow
came down to see after ref-
Hettie & Mrs Foster called
Bess sent me a qt of blackberries
Hose and Jack went to Mt Vernon
I was at Clapmans this evening
Fri, July 24
cool in the house, partly
cloudy. Mrs Foster called
and gave me some beans.
got chicken from Ike Sharman
canned 1 qt of berries.
Sat, July 25
Cool last night
beautiful summer day
a housefull last night,
made pies and dressed a chicken
Leland Wm Irene and Mrs
Irwin called in the evening
I took my shoes to shoe man and
called at Hetties
Sunday, July 26
Beautiful day. We took our din-
ner and went to see old Fort
near Glenford. Jane Madden called
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 39)
Description
[page 39]
[page corresponds with labeled page 36 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Monday, July 27
Very warm. I washed some
Maggie was here in the evening
Tues, July 28
Very very warm. Did not do
much. I was at Borcus in
the evening, Ironed
11 sheets and 13 towels
Wed, July 29
Very warm. I took out
insurance today, got
3 qts berries. Mert Smythe
took me to Centerburg
Mrs Madden called this
evening
Thurs, July 30
Very warm day. I canned
2 1/2 qt blackberries. Carrie
Chapman called. Hose and
Jack went to Mt Vernon
3 over night. Threatened rain
Fri, July 31
Very warm, I made lots
of blackberry jelly, Mrs. Mum
& Daisy Wheaton were here
in the evening.
Fri, Aug 1.
Very warm, did my usual
work. Was at Maggie's this
evening, Hose & Abe went to Col in Abes
[page corresponds with labeled page 36 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Monday, July 27
Very warm. I washed some
Maggie was here in the evening
Tues, July 28
Very very warm. Did not do
much. I was at Borcus in
the evening, Ironed
11 sheets and 13 towels
Wed, July 29
Very warm. I took out
insurance today, got
3 qts berries. Mert Smythe
took me to Centerburg
Mrs Madden called this
evening
Thurs, July 30
Very warm day. I canned
2 1/2 qt blackberries. Carrie
Chapman called. Hose and
Jack went to Mt Vernon
3 over night. Threatened rain
Fri, July 31
Very warm, I made lots
of blackberry jelly, Mrs. Mum
& Daisy Wheaton were here
in the evening.
Fri, Aug 1.
Very warm, did my usual
work. Was at Maggie's this
evening, Hose & Abe went to Col in Abes
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 40)
Description
[page 40]
[page corresponds with labeled page 37 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sunday, Aug 3
Warm but breezy. We had an
early dinner, then went Mt Gilead
Marion, Prospect, Magnetic
Delaware and home
Mon, Aug 4
Cool breeze this morning, we
washed a little. Went to Cen-
terburg this A.M. for our clock
Hose and Jack went to Columbus
Mrs. Foster called this P.M.
I was at Hetties this evening
Tues, Aug 5
Very warm, canned 4 pts of to-
matoes, Festus called. I was
at Lily's in the evening
Wed, Aug 5
Very foggy this morning
The Mission Circle went to
Jersey to Rev Hustons, covered
dish dinner. We had a
big rain today.
Thursday, Aug 6
very warm, I canned 4 pts
tomatoes today, Mr Monroe was
here overnight.
Fri, Aug 7
Very warm. Did not do much
on from Chautauqua N.Y
came back
[page corresponds with labeled page 37 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sunday, Aug 3
Warm but breezy. We had an
early dinner, then went Mt Gilead
Marion, Prospect, Magnetic
Delaware and home
Mon, Aug 4
Cool breeze this morning, we
washed a little. Went to Cen-
terburg this A.M. for our clock
Hose and Jack went to Columbus
Mrs. Foster called this P.M.
I was at Hetties this evening
Tues, Aug 5
Very warm, canned 4 pts of to-
matoes, Festus called. I was
at Lily's in the evening
Wed, Aug 5
Very foggy this morning
The Mission Circle went to
Jersey to Rev Hustons, covered
dish dinner. We had a
big rain today.
Thursday, Aug 6
very warm, I canned 4 pts
tomatoes today, Mr Monroe was
here overnight.
Fri, Aug 7
Very warm. Did not do much
on from Chautauqua N.Y
came back
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 41)
Description
[page 41]
[page corresponds with labeled page 38 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sat, Aug 8
Very warm all day. I was
at Lelands for dinner.
Daisy Wheaton called
this evening and after
words I was at Carrie Chapman
Sunday, Aug 9
warm, we took ride to
Westerville, Worthington
Plain City, Hilliards
up river road home.
rained hard on trip
Monday, Aug 10, Christines birthday
Daisy Cox and husband called
Rained very hard last
night, washed and ironed
Mrs Foster called
fine and cool this evening
Tues, Aug 11
Nice and cool. I canned
1 pt of tomatoes, and did quite
a little upstairs work
Hose & Jack went to Col.
Wed, Aug 12
rained last night and
quite cool I went to our
reunion at Irene's Daisy Cox went
with me. We had a fine time
I was at Fosters in the
evening. Midlred G. called
for news for paper,
[page corresponds with labeled page 38 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sat, Aug 8
Very warm all day. I was
at Lelands for dinner.
Daisy Wheaton called
this evening and after
words I was at Carrie Chapman
Sunday, Aug 9
warm, we took ride to
Westerville, Worthington
Plain City, Hilliards
up river road home.
rained hard on trip
Monday, Aug 10, Christines birthday
Daisy Cox and husband called
Rained very hard last
night, washed and ironed
Mrs Foster called
fine and cool this evening
Tues, Aug 11
Nice and cool. I canned
1 pt of tomatoes, and did quite
a little upstairs work
Hose & Jack went to Col.
Wed, Aug 12
rained last night and
quite cool I went to our
reunion at Irene's Daisy Cox went
with me. We had a fine time
I was at Fosters in the
evening. Midlred G. called
for news for paper,
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 42)
Description
[page 42]
[page corresponds with labeled page 39 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Thus, Aug 13
rained hard all last night
cold today. Did not do much.
Hose not at all busy.
I was at Lily's in the evening
Fri, Aug 14
warmer today, usual amount
of work done. Had some
Maggie called
Michigan people overnight.
the little boy is sick.
Sat, Aug 15
Still getting warmer
little boy still sick called
Dr. Gerhasdt & Dr Gassucle
Mrs Barker & Jack called
Sunday, Aug 16
Much warmer, the little boy
still sick, gas man from
Gallion called a while
Monday, Aug 17,
very warm, I washed
some. Took the little boy
to Detroit Hospital.
Mrs Gelston called also
Jane Chapman
Tues, Aug 18,
very warm, partly cloudy
we cleaned morth front bed
room, Elliott was here for dinner
[page corresponds with labeled page 39 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Thus, Aug 13
rained hard all last night
cold today. Did not do much.
Hose not at all busy.
I was at Lily's in the evening
Fri, Aug 14
warmer today, usual amount
of work done. Had some
Maggie called
Michigan people overnight.
the little boy is sick.
Sat, Aug 15
Still getting warmer
little boy still sick called
Dr. Gerhasdt & Dr Gassucle
Mrs Barker & Jack called
Sunday, Aug 16
Much warmer, the little boy
still sick, gas man from
Gallion called a while
Monday, Aug 17,
very warm, I washed
some. Took the little boy
to Detroit Hospital.
Mrs Gelston called also
Jane Chapman
Tues, Aug 18,
very warm, partly cloudy
we cleaned morth front bed
room, Elliott was here for dinner
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 43)
Description
[page 43]
[page corresponds with labeled page 40 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
I canned 6 pts of tomatoes
Jane Chapman called this
evening. I was at Hetties this
evening
Wed, Aug. 19
Not quite so warm, Hose & Jack
went to Columbus. Mrs Foster
called, I was at Daisy Wheatons
in the evening
Thurs, Aug 20,
Poured and rained in the
night, Hose and I went to
Columbus. I got new thin dress
& 2 new spreads. Hose went
back with Abe at 4.o'clock.
Fri, Aug 21
very nice and cool, beautiful
day. I washed green spread
and some towels. Was at Hetties
for some peaches this evening
Sat, Aug 22
still cool, canned 2 pts to
matoes. I was at Lilys a
little while this evening
Mrs Lawson called a few mts.
Sun, Aug 23
beautiful cool day, we took our
dinner and went to Col, Lancaster
Logan, called on Parsons,
[page corresponds with labeled page 40 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
I canned 6 pts of tomatoes
Jane Chapman called this
evening. I was at Hetties this
evening
Wed, Aug. 19
Not quite so warm, Hose & Jack
went to Columbus. Mrs Foster
called, I was at Daisy Wheatons
in the evening
Thurs, Aug 20,
Poured and rained in the
night, Hose and I went to
Columbus. I got new thin dress
& 2 new spreads. Hose went
back with Abe at 4.o'clock.
Fri, Aug 21
very nice and cool, beautiful
day. I washed green spread
and some towels. Was at Hetties
for some peaches this evening
Sat, Aug 22
still cool, canned 2 pts to
matoes. I was at Lilys a
little while this evening
Mrs Lawson called a few mts.
Sun, Aug 23
beautiful cool day, we took our
dinner and went to Col, Lancaster
Logan, called on Parsons,
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 44)
Description
[page 44]
[page corresponds with labeled page 41 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Nelsonville, New Straitsville
New Lexington, Newark and home
Carrie C. called a little while,
Monday Aug 24
Still cool, did not do much was
too tired. Called at Chapmans
a little while this evening
Tues, Aug 25
Still cool, Did not do much to
day, pain in my side.
Mrs Foster called, several
over night tonight.
Wed, Aug 26
Still cool rained hard
most of the day, washed
but did not hang them up.
Hose went to Magnetic S.
I was at Maggie's this evening
Thurs, Aug 27
Nice and cool, beautiful day
did not do much, Mrs. Perry
Swept up stairs. I was at
Mrs. Ramsey's this evening
Fri, Aug 28
cool and cloudy, rained
early this morning, Mrs.
Foster called this P.M.
Nellie Loar died. I went to
club at Community Hall
tonight.
[page corresponds with labeled page 41 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Nelsonville, New Straitsville
New Lexington, Newark and home
Carrie C. called a little while,
Monday Aug 24
Still cool, did not do much was
too tired. Called at Chapmans
a little while this evening
Tues, Aug 25
Still cool, Did not do much to
day, pain in my side.
Mrs Foster called, several
over night tonight.
Wed, Aug 26
Still cool rained hard
most of the day, washed
but did not hang them up.
Hose went to Magnetic S.
I was at Maggie's this evening
Thurs, Aug 27
Nice and cool, beautiful day
did not do much, Mrs. Perry
Swept up stairs. I was at
Mrs. Ramsey's this evening
Fri, Aug 28
cool and cloudy, rained
early this morning, Mrs.
Foster called this P.M.
Nellie Loar died. I went to
club at Community Hall
tonight.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 45)
Description
[page 45]
[page corresponds with labeled page 42 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sat, Aug. 29
very cool. We took big clock
to Centerburg to have it cleaned
I was at Hetties this evening
she gave me some corn
and apples
Sun, Aug 30
still cool, rained some
showers today, Mert Smythe
called. Nellie Loar was
buried, Harts were here
overnight.
Monday, Aug 31 I was at Lily this evening
cool. Did not do much
Mrs Sedgwicks brother
called on Hose.
Tues, Sept 1
lovely cool day. Hose and I
went to the fair. It blew
and rained terribly this
evening
Wed, Sept 2
rained hard all day
canned some peaches and
tomatoes. House nearly
full tonight.
Thurs, Sept 3.
Beautiful day, we washed
a little, Hose made a trip
to Columbus. Several tonight
[page corresponds with labeled page 42 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sat, Aug. 29
very cool. We took big clock
to Centerburg to have it cleaned
I was at Hetties this evening
she gave me some corn
and apples
Sun, Aug 30
still cool, rained some
showers today, Mert Smythe
called. Nellie Loar was
buried, Harts were here
overnight.
Monday, Aug 31 I was at Lily this evening
cool. Did not do much
Mrs Sedgwicks brother
called on Hose.
Tues, Sept 1
lovely cool day. Hose and I
went to the fair. It blew
and rained terribly this
evening
Wed, Sept 2
rained hard all day
canned some peaches and
tomatoes. House nearly
full tonight.
Thurs, Sept 3.
Beautiful day, we washed
a little, Hose made a trip
to Columbus. Several tonight
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 46)
Description
[page 46]
[page corresponds with labeled page 43 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Fri, Sept 4.
rained some of the day.
Monroes were here all day, Mildred
Gelston called. I was at Mrs Fosters
this evening
Sat, Sept 5
Leland called this evening
lovely day, worked very
hard, so many over night
I was at Hetties this evening
Sun, Sept 6.
Beautiful day, cool we took
our lunch and went to
Carey, O, Lily & Rosa here
this evening
Monday, Sept 7
Beautiful day we washed
9 sheets & some towels, Miss
Bond still here. House very
busy.
Tues, Sept 8.
Awful hot, we washed some
more today, not much doing
today.
Wed, Sept 9
Awful hot, did the house
work. was at Carries in the evening
Thurs, Sept 10. got club material
still hot, I ironed today.
Will and Ina at Daisy W today
House nearly full tonight
[page corresponds with labeled page 43 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Fri, Sept 4.
rained some of the day.
Monroes were here all day, Mildred
Gelston called. I was at Mrs Fosters
this evening
Sat, Sept 5
Leland called this evening
lovely day, worked very
hard, so many over night
I was at Hetties this evening
Sun, Sept 6.
Beautiful day, cool we took
our lunch and went to
Carey, O, Lily & Rosa here
this evening
Monday, Sept 7
Beautiful day we washed
9 sheets & some towels, Miss
Bond still here. House very
busy.
Tues, Sept 8.
Awful hot, we washed some
more today, not much doing
today.
Wed, Sept 9
Awful hot, did the house
work. was at Carries in the evening
Thurs, Sept 10. got club material
still hot, I ironed today.
Will and Ina at Daisy W today
House nearly full tonight
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 47)
Description
[page 47]
[page corresponds with labeled page 44 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Fri, Sept 11
very warm. Irene and
I went out to Elliotts to
can peaches. Stella
Hannon was there for
supper.
Sat, Sept 12.
very warm. I canned 3 qts
of peaches, I was at Hetties
this evening.
Sun, Sept 13.
very warm, busy this mor-
ning with the rooms.
Miss Bond left, Had a nice
chicken dinner, after that
we took a ride up 61. I was
at Chapmans this evening
Mon, Sept 14.
very warm, I canned 8 qts
of peaches, was at Lily's
in the evening. Jane
Chapman called a few minutes
Tues, Sept 15,
very warm, sprinkled a
little this A.M. I spent
the day at Percie Lawson,
got peaches ready this evening
for peach butter Jane C.
called a few minutes
[page corresponds with labeled page 44 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Fri, Sept 11
very warm. Irene and
I went out to Elliotts to
can peaches. Stella
Hannon was there for
supper.
Sat, Sept 12.
very warm. I canned 3 qts
of peaches, I was at Hetties
this evening.
Sun, Sept 13.
very warm, busy this mor-
ning with the rooms.
Miss Bond left, Had a nice
chicken dinner, after that
we took a ride up 61. I was
at Chapmans this evening
Mon, Sept 14.
very warm, I canned 8 qts
of peaches, was at Lily's
in the evening. Jane
Chapman called a few minutes
Tues, Sept 15,
very warm, sprinkled a
little this A.M. I spent
the day at Percie Lawson,
got peaches ready this evening
for peach butter Jane C.
called a few minutes
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 48)
Description
[page 48]
[page corresponds with labeled page 45 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Wed, Sept 16,
very warm, we made peach
butter. We went to Centerburg and
got our big clock.
Thus, Sept 17.
very warm, rained a
little this P.M. started
my club paper this even-
ing. I was at Maggies
this evening.
Fri, Sept 18.
much cooler after the rain
we made grape butter today
I went to Baptist aid this
afternoon and to Abbie Kim-
balls this evening. Dr. G.
came this evening and
got some grapes. Still
working on club paper.
Sat, Sept 19.
lovely cool day. washed a
little. Jane C. called, I was
at Chapmans, Was at Hetties
this evening 3 over night
Sun, Sept 20,
quite warm. We went Urbana
Mechanicsburg, Plain City
and home for a ride
Awful tired when I came
back. Jane C. called a few minutes
[page corresponds with labeled page 45 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Wed, Sept 16,
very warm, we made peach
butter. We went to Centerburg and
got our big clock.
Thus, Sept 17.
very warm, rained a
little this P.M. started
my club paper this even-
ing. I was at Maggies
this evening.
Fri, Sept 18.
much cooler after the rain
we made grape butter today
I went to Baptist aid this
afternoon and to Abbie Kim-
balls this evening. Dr. G.
came this evening and
got some grapes. Still
working on club paper.
Sat, Sept 19.
lovely cool day. washed a
little. Jane C. called, I was
at Chapmans, Was at Hetties
this evening 3 over night
Sun, Sept 20,
quite warm. We went Urbana
Mechanicsburg, Plain City
and home for a ride
Awful tired when I came
back. Jane C. called a few minutes
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 49)
Description
[page 49]
[page corresponds with labeled page 46 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Monday, Sept 21
very warm. Did not do much
Hose dug some potatoes. Bess
and Elliott called this evening
rained a little
Tues, Sept 22.
very warm, Hose and I
went to Columbus, got
slip cover material and
rubber matting. I was at
Lily's this evening.
Wed, Sept 23.
Much cooler, nice rain
this forenoon. Hose busy
Irene, Wm & Leland called
this evening
Thurs, Sept 24,
Nice and cool, canned
a pint of tomatoes. Went
out to Ethels to get her to
make chair covers, found
her sick in bed. Mrs
Foster was here this P.M.
I was at Mrs Burrens this
evening
Fri, Sept 24
still cool, rained hard
this P.M. I did not get to
go to club at Irene's as Hose
had to go away.
[page corresponds with labeled page 46 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Monday, Sept 21
very warm. Did not do much
Hose dug some potatoes. Bess
and Elliott called this evening
rained a little
Tues, Sept 22.
very warm, Hose and I
went to Columbus, got
slip cover material and
rubber matting. I was at
Lily's this evening.
Wed, Sept 23.
Much cooler, nice rain
this forenoon. Hose busy
Irene, Wm & Leland called
this evening
Thurs, Sept 24,
Nice and cool, canned
a pint of tomatoes. Went
out to Ethels to get her to
make chair covers, found
her sick in bed. Mrs
Foster was here this P.M.
I was at Mrs Burrens this
evening
Fri, Sept 24
still cool, rained hard
this P.M. I did not get to
go to club at Irene's as Hose
had to go away.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 50)
Description
[page 50]
[page corresponds with labeled page 47 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sat, Sept 26
very cool, dressed a chicken
for tomorrow dinner. Hose
is quite busy. Sent my
club material back to state
library. Hetties birthday
I am going up this evening
and take her a bouquet.
Sun, Sept 27,
cool day. Hose gone most of
the day, I went to church in
the evening
Mon, Sept 28.
cool. washed north room
curtains and all front win-
dows. Harringtons came
I was Borcuk this evening.
Tues, Sept 29
beautiful day. Dr. Harrington
was married and left
I washed Jacks spread and
curtains was at Fosters
in the evening
Wed, Sept 30,
Beautiful day, went to Col-
and got curtains for double
northroom, new hat, and one
made over also sheet. opportu-
nity day
[page corresponds with labeled page 47 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sat, Sept 26
very cool, dressed a chicken
for tomorrow dinner. Hose
is quite busy. Sent my
club material back to state
library. Hetties birthday
I am going up this evening
and take her a bouquet.
Sun, Sept 27,
cool day. Hose gone most of
the day, I went to church in
the evening
Mon, Sept 28.
cool. washed north room
curtains and all front win-
dows. Harringtons came
I was Borcuk this evening.
Tues, Sept 29
beautiful day. Dr. Harrington
was married and left
I washed Jacks spread and
curtains was at Fosters
in the evening
Wed, Sept 30,
Beautiful day, went to Col-
and got curtains for double
northroom, new hat, and one
made over also sheet. opportu-
nity day
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 51)
Description
[page 51]
[page corresponds with labled page 48 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Thurs, Oct 1.
Nice day, some what cloudy
I washed and ironed west
room curtains. Took a hat
to Mrs Foster, Maggie and
Pearl Whitney called this eve
Mrs Perry swept upstairs
Lo Smythe called after meeting
Fri, Oct 2.
Beautiful day like summer
I washed 4 sheets then
went out to Bess' for the day.
finished putting up my new
curtains in north room.
Sat, Oct 3.
Beautiful warm day. Did
not do much, Mr & Mrs Parsons
called a little while, I was
at Hetties this evening.
Sun, Oct 4.
Beautiful warm day, we
did not take a ride as
rommers stayed in room
all day. I went to church
in the evening. Substitute
Preacher stayed all night
also 4 others
Monday, Oct 5
Rained last night and
a little today. We washed
[page corresponds with labled page 48 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Thurs, Oct 1.
Nice day, some what cloudy
I washed and ironed west
room curtains. Took a hat
to Mrs Foster, Maggie and
Pearl Whitney called this eve
Mrs Perry swept upstairs
Lo Smythe called after meeting
Fri, Oct 2.
Beautiful day like summer
I washed 4 sheets then
went out to Bess' for the day.
finished putting up my new
curtains in north room.
Sat, Oct 3.
Beautiful warm day. Did
not do much, Mr & Mrs Parsons
called a little while, I was
at Hetties this evening.
Sun, Oct 4.
Beautiful warm day, we
did not take a ride as
rommers stayed in room
all day. I went to church
in the evening. Substitute
Preacher stayed all night
also 4 others
Monday, Oct 5
Rained last night and
a little today. We washed
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 52)
Description
[page 52]
[page corresponds with labeled page 49 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
a few things, I was down
to see Pheobe today. Miss Bond
called this evening. drizzling again.
Tues, Oct 6
Fine day, I washed 2
spreads. I was at Lily's in
the evening.
Wed, Oct 7
Rained early this morning.
washed 5 pr of curtains. Hose
has been painting new
windows that we got also
a door that we got Oct 1st
3 railroad men over night
Thurs, Oct 8.
rained last night and
most of the day. we put up
new blinds, washed 1 pr of
curtains, was at Maggies a
little while this evening.
Fri, Oct 9,
beautiful day. we washed
and ironed front room
curtains, I was at Hetties
in the evening
Sat, Oct 10
beautiful day. Maggie call-
ed, washed hall curtains,
was at Mrs Fosters a little while
[page corresponds with labeled page 49 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
a few things, I was down
to see Pheobe today. Miss Bond
called this evening. drizzling again.
Tues, Oct 6
Fine day, I washed 2
spreads. I was at Lily's in
the evening.
Wed, Oct 7
Rained early this morning.
washed 5 pr of curtains. Hose
has been painting new
windows that we got also
a door that we got Oct 1st
3 railroad men over night
Thurs, Oct 8.
rained last night and
most of the day. we put up
new blinds, washed 1 pr of
curtains, was at Maggies a
little while this evening.
Fri, Oct 9,
beautiful day. we washed
and ironed front room
curtains, I was at Hetties
in the evening
Sat, Oct 10
beautiful day. Maggie call-
ed, washed hall curtains,
was at Mrs Fosters a little while
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 53)
Description
[page 53]
[page corresponds with labeled page 50 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sun, Oct. 11
cloudy this A.M. we went
to St Mary's lake took our lunch
drizzled most of the after-
noon, we brot Jack T. back
I went to church this evening
Mon, Oct 12,
fine day, cooler we wash-
ed dining room cur-
tains and took up rug.
I was at Mrs Sedgwicks
and Sada's in the evening
Tues, Oct. 13 (at Lily's this evening
cloudy this A.M. rain-
ed this afternoon. finish-
ed washing and ironing
curtains, Hose finished
digging potatoes, nice ones.
Wed, Oct 14
rained hard last night
and hard today off and on
all day. Dr, Maggie, Dell
Sneddecker, Mrs Davidson
and I went to church as-
sociation at Linden, all day
and evening.
Thurs, Oct 15.
cooler today. made 5 glasses
of jelly. nothing doing
was at Hetties a little while
[page corresponds with labeled page 50 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sun, Oct. 11
cloudy this A.M. we went
to St Mary's lake took our lunch
drizzled most of the after-
noon, we brot Jack T. back
I went to church this evening
Mon, Oct 12,
fine day, cooler we wash-
ed dining room cur-
tains and took up rug.
I was at Mrs Sedgwicks
and Sada's in the evening
Tues, Oct. 13 (at Lily's this evening
cloudy this A.M. rain-
ed this afternoon. finish-
ed washing and ironing
curtains, Hose finished
digging potatoes, nice ones.
Wed, Oct 14
rained hard last night
and hard today off and on
all day. Dr, Maggie, Dell
Sneddecker, Mrs Davidson
and I went to church as-
sociation at Linden, all day
and evening.
Thurs, Oct 15.
cooler today. made 5 glasses
of jelly. nothing doing
was at Hetties a little while
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 54)
Description
[page 54]
[page corresponds with labeled page 51 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Fri, Oct 16
cooler did not do much, raining
a little this afternoon and evening,
I was at Daisy Wheaton's this evening
Sat, Oct 17.
cold, beautiful day, quite
windy, obnoxious people
stayed last night. Bess and
Irene each gave us a chicken
today. Irene was here tonight
I did not see her and I was a Mrs F.
Sun, Oct 18.
Heavy frost last night beau-
tiful day today. We stayed home.
I was a Chapmans
this evening
Mon, Oct 19.
Hard frost last night but
beautiful day today. Did not do
much, Mrs Foster called. I was
at Maggies in the evening.
Tues, Oct. 20.
Beautiful day not quite so cold,
We washed a little, Maggie and
Bessie P. brought missionary
apron to me. I was at Lily's
and Chapmans awhile.
Wed, Oct. 21.
Beautiful day, we washed 7 sheets
Mrs Fivoz was in a few minutes. I went to
prayer meeting.
[page corresponds with labeled page 51 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Fri, Oct 16
cooler did not do much, raining
a little this afternoon and evening,
I was at Daisy Wheaton's this evening
Sat, Oct 17.
cold, beautiful day, quite
windy, obnoxious people
stayed last night. Bess and
Irene each gave us a chicken
today. Irene was here tonight
I did not see her and I was a Mrs F.
Sun, Oct 18.
Heavy frost last night beau-
tiful day today. We stayed home.
I was a Chapmans
this evening
Mon, Oct 19.
Hard frost last night but
beautiful day today. Did not do
much, Mrs Foster called. I was
at Maggies in the evening.
Tues, Oct. 20.
Beautiful day not quite so cold,
We washed a little, Maggie and
Bessie P. brought missionary
apron to me. I was at Lily's
and Chapmans awhile.
Wed, Oct. 21.
Beautiful day, we washed 7 sheets
Mrs Fivoz was in a few minutes. I went to
prayer meeting.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 55)
Description
[page 55]
[page corresponds with labeled page 52 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Thurs, Oct 22
Beautiful day, hazy like
indian summer. I canned
5 qts of beets. Hose cleaned up
our room. Will Weaver and
Hose's mother called a while
started refrigerator again
Tues, pretty warm. I was
at Lily's this evening
Fri, Oct 23
Beautiful day. did not do
much, went to club at
Daisy Wheatons Don Miller billed
Sat, Oct 24
raining this morning
misty and colder. I was
at Hetties a little while this
evening.
Sun, Oct, 25.
Beautiful fall day. We took
Rosa & Lily and went to Mt
Vernon, Walhonding, Cochocton,
Newark and back home
lovely drive. Lily, Rosa and
I went to see slides at Bap-
tist church in the evening.
Will and Alice Pryor called.
Mon, Oct 26.
Beautiful day, we washed a
little, Ed Gilder put Jack's
[page corresponds with labeled page 52 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Thurs, Oct 22
Beautiful day, hazy like
indian summer. I canned
5 qts of beets. Hose cleaned up
our room. Will Weaver and
Hose's mother called a while
started refrigerator again
Tues, pretty warm. I was
at Lily's this evening
Fri, Oct 23
Beautiful day. did not do
much, went to club at
Daisy Wheatons Don Miller billed
Sat, Oct 24
raining this morning
misty and colder. I was
at Hetties a little while this
evening.
Sun, Oct, 25.
Beautiful fall day. We took
Rosa & Lily and went to Mt
Vernon, Walhonding, Cochocton,
Newark and back home
lovely drive. Lily, Rosa and
I went to see slides at Bap-
tist church in the evening.
Will and Alice Pryor called.
Mon, Oct 26.
Beautiful day, we washed a
little, Ed Gilder put Jack's
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 56)
Description
[page 56]
[page corresponds with labeled page 53 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
new windows in. I was at
cooks a little while. Mrs. Fos-
ter called.
Wed, Oct 28
Beautiful day. Hose went
out to Elliotts and got fork.
Jane C. called a little
while, I was at prayer
meeting this evening
Thurs, Oct 29
Nice day, partly cloudy. we
went to Zanesville, McConnels-
ville, Duncan Falls, New Lex.
and home. Harry Reece took
measurements for hall windows,
Maggie and I went to the
new restaurant opening
then called on Mrs Burren
Fri, Oct 30.
cold, cloudy, a little misty, Did
not do much, Hose took Elliotts fork
home and got some apples for pies.
Mrs Frye in and waited until auto was fixed
Lily. Rosa & I went to Halloween party on park.
[page corresponds with labeled page 53 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
new windows in. I was at
cooks a little while. Mrs. Fos-
ter called.
Wed, Oct 28
Beautiful day. Hose went
out to Elliotts and got fork.
Jane C. called a little
while, I was at prayer
meeting this evening
Thurs, Oct 29
Nice day, partly cloudy. we
went to Zanesville, McConnels-
ville, Duncan Falls, New Lex.
and home. Harry Reece took
measurements for hall windows,
Maggie and I went to the
new restaurant opening
then called on Mrs Burren
Fri, Oct 30.
cold, cloudy, a little misty, Did
not do much, Hose took Elliotts fork
home and got some apples for pies.
Mrs Frye in and waited until auto was fixed
Lily. Rosa & I went to Halloween party on park.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 57)
Description
[page 57]
[page corresponds with labeled page 54 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sat, Oct 31 drizzling a little and
cold. Helen Fivoz got hurt last
night, Mrs Foster called a
little while rained hard
most of the afternoon, Leland
brot us some pears today. Did
not go any place tonight
Sun, Nov 1.
cold and cloudy, Mr Jones
burried today. cleaned off
this afternoon. We went to
N. Columbus and Oshaunessy
Dam, back by Bellpoint, Mag-
gie called a little while. I
went to church this evening,
Mon, Nov 2
cloudy and cold. Hose and
I went to Col, about 11 o clock
I got a corset at Kathryn Bells
Jane Chapman called. Hose
out with Abe on 2 funeral calls
I was Hetties this evening
Tues, Nov 3.
Beautiful day. Ed Frim is
hanging bathroom & hall
doors. Hose and I went over
and voted Mrs. Irwin and
Mrs Wheaton called this P.M.
I was at Fosters this evening
[page corresponds with labeled page 54 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sat, Oct 31 drizzling a little and
cold. Helen Fivoz got hurt last
night, Mrs Foster called a
little while rained hard
most of the afternoon, Leland
brot us some pears today. Did
not go any place tonight
Sun, Nov 1.
cold and cloudy, Mr Jones
burried today. cleaned off
this afternoon. We went to
N. Columbus and Oshaunessy
Dam, back by Bellpoint, Mag-
gie called a little while. I
went to church this evening,
Mon, Nov 2
cloudy and cold. Hose and
I went to Col, about 11 o clock
I got a corset at Kathryn Bells
Jane Chapman called. Hose
out with Abe on 2 funeral calls
I was Hetties this evening
Tues, Nov 3.
Beautiful day. Ed Frim is
hanging bathroom & hall
doors. Hose and I went over
and voted Mrs. Irwin and
Mrs Wheaton called this P.M.
I was at Fosters this evening
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 58)
Description
[page 58]
[page corresponds labeled page 55 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Wed, Nov 4.
Beautiful day. I made quince
[illegible] & quince honey, E. A. Strong
called. Hose was busy. In
the evening I was at Maggies,
Hetties and Chapmans
Thurs, Nov 5
clear and windy, Hose
gone almost all day. Mag-
gie called a few minutes
on her way to Fivoz: Abbie
Kimball called awhile.
Fri, Nov. 6.
Nice day. Hose busy. Jane C.
called a few minutes. Monroe
family are here. House full
tonight.
Sat, Nov. 7.
Cloudy and cold. Home game
in Columbus. I washed a few towels. Hose took man
to ball game in Columbus
rained, sleeted & snowed a
little today.
Sun, Nov. 8.
Beautiful sunshiny day,
was quite busy this fore-
noon. This P.M. we took Mert
& Lo Smythe and went to the
Pastor horse show.
[page corresponds labeled page 55 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Wed, Nov 4.
Beautiful day. I made quince
[illegible] & quince honey, E. A. Strong
called. Hose was busy. In
the evening I was at Maggies,
Hetties and Chapmans
Thurs, Nov 5
clear and windy, Hose
gone almost all day. Mag-
gie called a few minutes
on her way to Fivoz: Abbie
Kimball called awhile.
Fri, Nov. 6.
Nice day. Hose busy. Jane C.
called a few minutes. Monroe
family are here. House full
tonight.
Sat, Nov. 7.
Cloudy and cold. Home game
in Columbus. I washed a few towels. Hose took man
to ball game in Columbus
rained, sleeted & snowed a
little today.
Sun, Nov. 8.
Beautiful sunshiny day,
was quite busy this fore-
noon. This P.M. we took Mert
& Lo Smythe and went to the
Pastor horse show.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 59)
Description
[page 59]
[page corresponds with labeled page 56 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Mon, Nov 9.
Beautiful day. I washed a
little Ed Gim put in new
hall windows. Mrs. Foster
called. I was at Borcus'
a little while. Mrs. Ramsey
called.
Tues, Nov. 10.
fine day, I have a billious
attack. Hose gone all day.
Ethel Hagaman called.
did not do anything today
Wed, Nov 11.
Armistice day, rained a
little last night and this
morning. Last night we
hunted window prepers
at Gelstons. Bess spent the
day here, Hose was called
to Weavers, his mother fell
down, He took on Gorsuch up
I went up to Maggies but had
to come home.
Thur, Nov 12.
Hose's mother broke her hip
in two places, was taken
to the Hospital this A.M.
Mrs. Gelston, Carrie & Jane
Chapman, Mrs. Foster and
Mert Smythe called today.
[page corresponds with labeled page 56 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Mon, Nov 9.
Beautiful day. I washed a
little Ed Gim put in new
hall windows. Mrs. Foster
called. I was at Borcus'
a little while. Mrs. Ramsey
called.
Tues, Nov. 10.
fine day, I have a billious
attack. Hose gone all day.
Ethel Hagaman called.
did not do anything today
Wed, Nov 11.
Armistice day, rained a
little last night and this
morning. Last night we
hunted window prepers
at Gelstons. Bess spent the
day here, Hose was called
to Weavers, his mother fell
down, He took on Gorsuch up
I went up to Maggies but had
to come home.
Thur, Nov 12.
Hose's mother broke her hip
in two places, was taken
to the Hospital this A.M.
Mrs. Gelston, Carrie & Jane
Chapman, Mrs. Foster and
Mert Smythe called today.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 60)
Description
[page 60]
[page corresponds with labeled page 57 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
I did not go to Pearl Whibuty
party this evening. Rained
most of the day. Frank Bell
painted front door casings
Fri, Nov. 13
Beautiful day. Mr Reardon
died. We went to Col to
see Hose's mother. found
her fairly comfortable.
I was Borcus this evening
Mrs. Snyder & Bertha Huddlestein
called.
Sat, Nov. 14
Beautiful day. I fixed my
black dress sleeves. Jane C.
called a few minutes. Le-
land called. I was at Het-
ties this evening.
Sun, Nov 15.
Beautiful warm day, too warm
Jane C. called twice, Mr. Turley
and Abbie Kimball also called
Lily and Rosa came and
we went to church, Hose gone
most of the day, took ride up 61.
Mon, Nov 16.
Beautiful day, we went to hospital to see
Hose' mother found her about the
same. I got 2 rugs for the
[page corresponds with labeled page 57 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
I did not go to Pearl Whibuty
party this evening. Rained
most of the day. Frank Bell
painted front door casings
Fri, Nov. 13
Beautiful day. Mr Reardon
died. We went to Col to
see Hose's mother. found
her fairly comfortable.
I was Borcus this evening
Mrs. Snyder & Bertha Huddlestein
called.
Sat, Nov. 14
Beautiful day. I fixed my
black dress sleeves. Jane C.
called a few minutes. Le-
land called. I was at Het-
ties this evening.
Sun, Nov 15.
Beautiful warm day, too warm
Jane C. called twice, Mr. Turley
and Abbie Kimball also called
Lily and Rosa came and
we went to church, Hose gone
most of the day, took ride up 61.
Mon, Nov 16.
Beautiful day, we went to hospital to see
Hose' mother found her about the
same. I got 2 rugs for the
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 61)
Description
[page 61]
[page corresponds with labeled page 58 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
bathroom. I was at Foster's
this evening. very foggy this morning
Tue, Nov 17.
clear and warm getting cloudy
I washed 6 sheets, Mr. Look
put light on back porch.
I started making covers
for living room suite
today. I was over to say good-
bye to Daisy W, and Mrs. Masser
Irene & Leland called today.
Wed, Nov 18.
fine day, cloudy in the morning, rained hard last
night. We went to hospital to
see Hose's mother. fairly
comfortable. I was at Hettie's
last night. Hubert & Mabel
called a minute.
Thurs, Nov 18.
Beautiful day. quite warm
Jane Chapman called
Hose went to hospital to see
his mother found her about
the same. Hose got a turkey
up at Boyds and engaged
our for Thankgiving. I am
working on furniture covers
Jane Chapman called twice
[page corresponds with labeled page 58 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
bathroom. I was at Foster's
this evening. very foggy this morning
Tue, Nov 17.
clear and warm getting cloudy
I washed 6 sheets, Mr. Look
put light on back porch.
I started making covers
for living room suite
today. I was over to say good-
bye to Daisy W, and Mrs. Masser
Irene & Leland called today.
Wed, Nov 18.
fine day, cloudy in the morning, rained hard last
night. We went to hospital to
see Hose's mother. fairly
comfortable. I was at Hettie's
last night. Hubert & Mabel
called a minute.
Thurs, Nov 18.
Beautiful day. quite warm
Jane Chapman called
Hose went to hospital to see
his mother found her about
the same. Hose got a turkey
up at Boyds and engaged
our for Thankgiving. I am
working on furniture covers
Jane Chapman called twice
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 62)
Description
[page 62]
[page corresponds with labeled page 59 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
I was at Lilys a little while
Maggie was here part of the evening
Fri, Nov 20.
Lovely warm day.
We dressed a turkey. Mrs.
Foster called. Harvey Allen
worked on radio again
Lily, Rosa & I went to
Baptist Church play.
Sat, Nov 21.
Rained hard last night
and this morning. we are
having turkey new. I am still
on my suite covers. I was Lily's
in the evening. Florence Beum
us visiting there. Akron man
called to see us on way home from game
Bess was here a few minutes today
Sun, Nov 22.
Beautiful warm day.
Still have turkey. We went to
Bellpoint down the river to
hospital, found Hose's mother
comfortable. Came back through
Sheppard. I went to church this eve.
Mon, Nov 23.
Beautiful day. Still working on
my covers. Mrs. Beum called also
Strosnider. I was at Maggies this
evening.
[page corresponds with labeled page 59 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
I was at Lilys a little while
Maggie was here part of the evening
Fri, Nov 20.
Lovely warm day.
We dressed a turkey. Mrs.
Foster called. Harvey Allen
worked on radio again
Lily, Rosa & I went to
Baptist Church play.
Sat, Nov 21.
Rained hard last night
and this morning. we are
having turkey new. I am still
on my suite covers. I was Lily's
in the evening. Florence Beum
us visiting there. Akron man
called to see us on way home from game
Bess was here a few minutes today
Sun, Nov 22.
Beautiful warm day.
Still have turkey. We went to
Bellpoint down the river to
hospital, found Hose's mother
comfortable. Came back through
Sheppard. I went to church this eve.
Mon, Nov 23.
Beautiful day. Still working on
my covers. Mrs. Beum called also
Strosnider. I was at Maggies this
evening.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 63)
Description
[page 63]
[page corresponds with labeled page 60 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Tues, Nov 24
Nice day until this eveving
raining some. Hose went to
Col to see his mother, found
her much inproved. Also or-
dered license plate for next yr.
Still working on covers (slip).
Wed, Nov 25,
Beautiful day. Much colder
30 colder. Our other turkey
came today. Jane Chapman
called twice. I was at
prayer meeting this evening
Hose has been busy most
of the day.
Thurs, Nov 26,
Nice day but cold. We ate
Thanksgiving dinner at
Maggies. I was at Borcus
in the evening.
Fri, Nov 27,
Got up this A.M. ground
covered with snow
Fishers were here for
a turkey dinner. Jane C.
called also Fosters Sherbow
Hose down to see his mother
found her about the same.
I went to P.C. banquet tonight
took Billy as my guest
[page corresponds with labeled page 60 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Tues, Nov 24
Nice day until this eveving
raining some. Hose went to
Col to see his mother, found
her much inproved. Also or-
dered license plate for next yr.
Still working on covers (slip).
Wed, Nov 25,
Beautiful day. Much colder
30 colder. Our other turkey
came today. Jane Chapman
called twice. I was at
prayer meeting this evening
Hose has been busy most
of the day.
Thurs, Nov 26,
Nice day but cold. We ate
Thanksgiving dinner at
Maggies. I was at Borcus
in the evening.
Fri, Nov 27,
Got up this A.M. ground
covered with snow
Fishers were here for
a turkey dinner. Jane C.
called also Fosters Sherbow
Hose down to see his mother
found her about the same.
I went to P.C. banquet tonight
took Billy as my guest
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 64)
Description
[page 64]
[page corresponds with labeled page 61 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sat, Nov 28,
Cold and cloudy, snow melted
some today.
Hose over at Reardons apprais-
ing. Jane Chapman and will
Weaver called I was at
Fosters and Chapmans this
evening. it is beginning
to rain a little.
Sun, Nov 29,
Warmer, cloudy and a
little drizzly. we took a ride
to Fulton, Ashley, Delaware
and home, Will Weaver
called. Hose went down
to the Hospital to see his
mother, she is not quite
so well, John Furry went
with him, Jane & Carrie C
were here with me
Mon, Nov 30,
gloomy day cold & raw
Hose went to Hospital to be with
his mother. Mrs. Gelston called,
also Mert Smythe & Jane Chapman
Hose found his mother resting
better.
Tues, Dec 1
Beautiful day. Hose gone all day to see
his mother, found her not good.
[page corresponds with labeled page 61 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sat, Nov 28,
Cold and cloudy, snow melted
some today.
Hose over at Reardons apprais-
ing. Jane Chapman and will
Weaver called I was at
Fosters and Chapmans this
evening. it is beginning
to rain a little.
Sun, Nov 29,
Warmer, cloudy and a
little drizzly. we took a ride
to Fulton, Ashley, Delaware
and home, Will Weaver
called. Hose went down
to the Hospital to see his
mother, she is not quite
so well, John Furry went
with him, Jane & Carrie C
were here with me
Mon, Nov 30,
gloomy day cold & raw
Hose went to Hospital to be with
his mother. Mrs. Gelston called,
also Mert Smythe & Jane Chapman
Hose found his mother resting
better.
Tues, Dec 1
Beautiful day. Hose gone all day to see
his mother, found her not good.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 65)
Description
[page 65]
[page corresponds with labeled page 62 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Jane Chapman and Mrs
Foster called.
Wed, Dec 2,
Beautiful bright day. I
washed a little. Hose gone
all day to see his mother.
Thurs, Dec 3,
Beautiful day like spring
we went to Hospital to see
Hose's mother, found her
suffering greatly. I was
at Mrs Kimballs in the evening.
Fri, Dec 3
rained hard this mor-
ning, got colder and wind
blew a little. Jane C. will
Weaver & Troy called Hose
was down to see his
mother. found her a little
more comfortable.
Sat, Dec 6,
Cloudy all day, Jane C.
& Mrs Irwin called. I was
at Mrs Fosters in the evening
We are eating green onions
out of the garden. Hose
down to see his Mother
She is not very good.
Sun, Dec 6
Cold and cloudy, alone all
[page corresponds with labeled page 62 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Jane Chapman and Mrs
Foster called.
Wed, Dec 2,
Beautiful bright day. I
washed a little. Hose gone
all day to see his mother.
Thurs, Dec 3,
Beautiful day like spring
we went to Hospital to see
Hose's mother, found her
suffering greatly. I was
at Mrs Kimballs in the evening.
Fri, Dec 3
rained hard this mor-
ning, got colder and wind
blew a little. Jane C. will
Weaver & Troy called Hose
was down to see his
mother. found her a little
more comfortable.
Sat, Dec 6,
Cloudy all day, Jane C.
& Mrs Irwin called. I was
at Mrs Fosters in the evening
We are eating green onions
out of the garden. Hose
down to see his Mother
She is not very good.
Sun, Dec 6
Cold and cloudy, alone all
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 66)
Description
[page 66]
[corresponds to labeled page 63]
day, Hose helping Abe. John
Trimmer called on his way
from the Hospital, found Hose
mother getting weaker.
Mon, Dec 7.
Beautiful day, a little windy
and cold. Hose helped Abe
in Westerville then went
on to see his mother
found her more comfort-
able. I was at Hetties this
evening. Wrote to Alice Musser.
Tues, Dec 8.
Partly cloudy & cold about
freezing. Hose gone most
of the day, Mrs. Foster called.
I was at Barcus in the
evening. Wrote to Phillipps
Wed, Dec 9.
Sleeted, rained & froze last
night. raining this mor-
ning. Hose went to Hospital
to see his mother. found
her not very good. a little
weaker. Maggie went to Col-
umbus with him. Mert
Smythe called. I did not go
to Pythian entertainment
tonight but sent sandwiches.
[corresponds to labeled page 63]
day, Hose helping Abe. John
Trimmer called on his way
from the Hospital, found Hose
mother getting weaker.
Mon, Dec 7.
Beautiful day, a little windy
and cold. Hose helped Abe
in Westerville then went
on to see his mother
found her more comfort-
able. I was at Hetties this
evening. Wrote to Alice Musser.
Tues, Dec 8.
Partly cloudy & cold about
freezing. Hose gone most
of the day, Mrs. Foster called.
I was at Barcus in the
evening. Wrote to Phillipps
Wed, Dec 9.
Sleeted, rained & froze last
night. raining this mor-
ning. Hose went to Hospital
to see his mother. found
her not very good. a little
weaker. Maggie went to Col-
umbus with him. Mert
Smythe called. I did not go
to Pythian entertainment
tonight but sent sandwiches.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 67)
Description
[page 67]
[corresponds to labeled page 64]
Thurs, Dec 10
Cloudy, a little cool.
We went to Hospital to see
Hose's mother, found her
weaker. Mert & Lo Smythe
called a little while
Fri, Dec 11
Rained very hard early this
morning and some of the day,
not cold. Hose gone all day.
Did not do much. We got out
of bed at 11 o'clock this evening
and took two men to London.
Great pockets of fog in road.
Sat, Dec 12
Beautiful warm day until
4 o'clock, then cloudy
Hose down to see his moth-
er. found her very weak.
Sun, Dec 13
rained hard early this
morning. Hose busy in fore
noon, We went to Hospital
in afternoon to see his
mother. She passed away
at 6.20, Chapmans, Ger-
hardts & Strongs here in
the evening.
Mon, Dec 14
Cold, windy and cloudy,
[corresponds to labeled page 64]
Thurs, Dec 10
Cloudy, a little cool.
We went to Hospital to see
Hose's mother, found her
weaker. Mert & Lo Smythe
called a little while
Fri, Dec 11
Rained very hard early this
morning and some of the day,
not cold. Hose gone all day.
Did not do much. We got out
of bed at 11 o'clock this evening
and took two men to London.
Great pockets of fog in road.
Sat, Dec 12
Beautiful warm day until
4 o'clock, then cloudy
Hose down to see his moth-
er. found her very weak.
Sun, Dec 13
rained hard early this
morning. Hose busy in fore
noon, We went to Hospital
in afternoon to see his
mother. She passed away
at 6.20, Chapmans, Ger-
hardts & Strongs here in
the evening.
Mon, Dec 14
Cold, windy and cloudy,
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 68)
Description
[page 68]
[corresponds to labeled page 65]
Put Mother Hopkins in
casket & brot her home
Lots of callers. Windy tonite
Tues, Dec 15
Beautiful bright day. not so
cold. Lots of callers at the
house to see Mrs. Hopkins.
Wed, Dec 16
Beautiful bright day but
cold. Mother Hopkins buried
funeral at Baptist church.
Beautiful day.
Thurs, Dec 17
Beautiful bright day and
warmer. Mrs Foster called
Mrs Gerhardt & Jane Chap-
man spent the evening
Fri, Dec 18
Beautiful day, not much
doing, I was at Barcus
in the evening. It is
drizzling
Sat, Dec 19
Cloudy, foggy and damp.
Everett Perfect was killed
in auto accident last
night. I went over to
Welelis and got Christmas
cards. then went to Mrs.
[corresponds to labeled page 65]
Put Mother Hopkins in
casket & brot her home
Lots of callers. Windy tonite
Tues, Dec 15
Beautiful bright day. not so
cold. Lots of callers at the
house to see Mrs. Hopkins.
Wed, Dec 16
Beautiful bright day but
cold. Mother Hopkins buried
funeral at Baptist church.
Beautiful day.
Thurs, Dec 17
Beautiful bright day and
warmer. Mrs Foster called
Mrs Gerhardt & Jane Chap-
man spent the evening
Fri, Dec 18
Beautiful day, not much
doing, I was at Barcus
in the evening. It is
drizzling
Sat, Dec 19
Cloudy, foggy and damp.
Everett Perfect was killed
in auto accident last
night. I went over to
Welelis and got Christmas
cards. then went to Mrs.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 69)
Description
[page 69]
[corresponds to labeled page 66]
Fosters a little while, It
is rainy & foggy this evening.
Sun, Dec 20
Colder and cloudy all
day. Hose gone most of the
day, Mrs. Gelston in a few
minutes, also Carrie Chap-
man
Mon, Dec 21
Cloudy & drizzly all day.
Jane Chapman called
We went to Columbus this
afternoon, so crowded
we could not shop much.
Mr Stewart paid Hosea
for appraising property,
I was at Gerhardts this
evening.
Tues, Dec 22
Cold and drizzly all forenoon
Clearing & bright about 4 P.M.
I took card of thanks to News
Office. Took my brown suade
shoes to shoeman. Was at
Hetties a while
Wed, Dec 23
Cloudy most of the day,
warm. I went up to Christmas
exercises but had to come home.
I spent the evening at Chapmans
[corresponds to labeled page 66]
Fosters a little while, It
is rainy & foggy this evening.
Sun, Dec 20
Colder and cloudy all
day. Hose gone most of the
day, Mrs. Gelston in a few
minutes, also Carrie Chap-
man
Mon, Dec 21
Cloudy & drizzly all day.
Jane Chapman called
We went to Columbus this
afternoon, so crowded
we could not shop much.
Mr Stewart paid Hosea
for appraising property,
I was at Gerhardts this
evening.
Tues, Dec 22
Cold and drizzly all forenoon
Clearing & bright about 4 P.M.
I took card of thanks to News
Office. Took my brown suade
shoes to shoeman. Was at
Hetties a while
Wed, Dec 23
Cloudy most of the day,
warm. I went up to Christmas
exercises but had to come home.
I spent the evening at Chapmans
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 70)
Description
[page 70]
[corresponds to labeled page 67]
Thurs, Dec 24
Rainy thunder & lightning
this morning, clearing and
sunny about 4 P.M. some
colder. Jane Chapman called
Hose took Jack home. I was
at Lily's this evening
Maggie was down and gave
us two paper butterflies.
Fri, Dec 25
colder and cloudy. We were
out home for dinner. Jane C.
called in the evening.
Sat, Dec 26
Beautiful clear day, a little
cold, Ed Ginn put weather strips
on three doors. Mrs. Foster called.
Vet Doctor came today to room.
Sun, Dec 27
Beautiful day, much warmer
We went to Delaware, down new
road to Worthington, under
new Subway home. I went
to church tonight. Kids had
a little part in program. Good.
Mon, Dec 28
Fine day, Vet Doctor came
for a while. Jane Chapman
& Leland Fisher called.
[corresponds to labeled page 67]
Thurs, Dec 24
Rainy thunder & lightning
this morning, clearing and
sunny about 4 P.M. some
colder. Jane Chapman called
Hose took Jack home. I was
at Lily's this evening
Maggie was down and gave
us two paper butterflies.
Fri, Dec 25
colder and cloudy. We were
out home for dinner. Jane C.
called in the evening.
Sat, Dec 26
Beautiful clear day, a little
cold, Ed Ginn put weather strips
on three doors. Mrs. Foster called.
Vet Doctor came today to room.
Sun, Dec 27
Beautiful day, much warmer
We went to Delaware, down new
road to Worthington, under
new Subway home. I went
to church tonight. Kids had
a little part in program. Good.
Mon, Dec 28
Fine day, Vet Doctor came
for a while. Jane Chapman
& Leland Fisher called.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 71)
Description
[page 71]
[corresponds to labeled page 68 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Wm Fisher stayed with
Hosea while we went to club
at Mrs Cornells. Hose gone
all day.
Tues. Dec. 29.
cloudy & cooler, Jane C.
called, I was Hetties
this evening.
Wed. Dec. 30.
fine day. cooler, Fred Dres-
bach buried, Leland called.
cloudy threatening storm,
I was at Mrs Fosters this evening.
Thurs. Dec. 31.
Windy, cloudy & warmer this
forenoon, rained and
drizzled this afternoon.
Percie Lawson was here all
day. Had a good visit. I was
at Lilys this evening. rain
ing tonight.
Jan. 1. 1932.
Rained all last night. Cloudy
this forenoon & rainy this
afternoon and evening. Rosa
and I went to Baptist dinner
then Hose and I took ride to
Fulton, Woodbury and home.
Mr & Mrs Gelston & Jane C. called
I played bridge a little
[corresponds to labeled page 68 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Wm Fisher stayed with
Hosea while we went to club
at Mrs Cornells. Hose gone
all day.
Tues. Dec. 29.
cloudy & cooler, Jane C.
called, I was Hetties
this evening.
Wed. Dec. 30.
fine day. cooler, Fred Dres-
bach buried, Leland called.
cloudy threatening storm,
I was at Mrs Fosters this evening.
Thurs. Dec. 31.
Windy, cloudy & warmer this
forenoon, rained and
drizzled this afternoon.
Percie Lawson was here all
day. Had a good visit. I was
at Lilys this evening. rain
ing tonight.
Jan. 1. 1932.
Rained all last night. Cloudy
this forenoon & rainy this
afternoon and evening. Rosa
and I went to Baptist dinner
then Hose and I took ride to
Fulton, Woodbury and home.
Mr & Mrs Gelston & Jane C. called
I played bridge a little
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 72)
Description
[page 72]
[corresponds to labeled page 69 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
while at Chapmans.
Sat. Jan. 2.
rained all night cloudy and
colder today. Mrs Sedgwick
called, rained this
evening turning to snow
Sun. Jan. 3.
Elliotts birthday, very little
snow on not yet freezing
Hose has gone on an amb-
trip with Abe. We took ride
to [illegible] farm to Linworth
Worthington and home. snow
gone, Mert Smythe called awhile.
Mon. Jan. 4.
Beautiful bright spring
like day. I washed a few
towels, Joe & Dale Hopkins
were up here to get started in
settling up expenses. Mrs Fos-
ter called a few minutes.
I was at Lily's in the evening.
Tues. Jan. 5.
Cloudy in forenoon, rained
in afternoon & all evening
We took dining room clock
back to Centerburg.
Wed. Jan. 6. Nice day. colder. Ada
Boyd spent the day and
stayed over night. Jane C.
[corresponds to labeled page 69 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
while at Chapmans.
Sat. Jan. 2.
rained all night cloudy and
colder today. Mrs Sedgwick
called, rained this
evening turning to snow
Sun. Jan. 3.
Elliotts birthday, very little
snow on not yet freezing
Hose has gone on an amb-
trip with Abe. We took ride
to [illegible] farm to Linworth
Worthington and home. snow
gone, Mert Smythe called awhile.
Mon. Jan. 4.
Beautiful bright spring
like day. I washed a few
towels, Joe & Dale Hopkins
were up here to get started in
settling up expenses. Mrs Fos-
ter called a few minutes.
I was at Lily's in the evening.
Tues. Jan. 5.
Cloudy in forenoon, rained
in afternoon & all evening
We took dining room clock
back to Centerburg.
Wed. Jan. 6. Nice day. colder. Ada
Boyd spent the day and
stayed over night. Jane C.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 73)
Description
[page 73]
[corresponds to page 70 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
called, Ada and I called
at Lou Lotts and Jno Furrys,
Thurs. Jan. 7.
Beautiful day like spring
a little cooler, Clem Boyd
called and took Ada home
We went to Delaware and
paid taxes. Abe paid and
Hose paid for turkeys. I
was at Maggies this evening
Fri. Jan. 8.
clear beautiful day. Did
not do much, Mrs Foster
called. I was at Hetties
this evening.
Sat. Jan. 9.
Beautiful Bright day until
4 o'clock then cloudy. Harvy
Allen put in radio until ours
is fixed. Leland brot some
spare ribs for dinner tomor-
row. I was at Fosters a little while
Sun. Jan. 10.
Beautiful day, quite a little
colder. Did not take a ride as
Hosea was busy. Jane Chapman
called.
Mon. Jan. 11.
Beautiful day, a little cold.
[corresponds to page 70 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
called, Ada and I called
at Lou Lotts and Jno Furrys,
Thurs. Jan. 7.
Beautiful day like spring
a little cooler, Clem Boyd
called and took Ada home
We went to Delaware and
paid taxes. Abe paid and
Hose paid for turkeys. I
was at Maggies this evening
Fri. Jan. 8.
clear beautiful day. Did
not do much, Mrs Foster
called. I was at Hetties
this evening.
Sat. Jan. 9.
Beautiful Bright day until
4 o'clock then cloudy. Harvy
Allen put in radio until ours
is fixed. Leland brot some
spare ribs for dinner tomor-
row. I was at Fosters a little while
Sun. Jan. 10.
Beautiful day, quite a little
colder. Did not take a ride as
Hosea was busy. Jane Chapman
called.
Mon. Jan. 11.
Beautiful day, a little cold.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 74)
Description
[page 74]
[corresponds to labeled page 71 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
we washed quite a few
towels. Went to Centerburg and
got our clock. Jane Chapman
called a little while. I was at
Rosa's and Lily's
Tues. Jan. 12.
Warmer and cloudy this
A.M. quite rainy this P.M.
and evening. Ethel Hagaman
buried today. I did not do
much work. Leland Fisher
called a few minutes.
Mrs Gelston also called this evening
Wed. Jan. 13.
Rained hard in the night
last night and blew terribly,
Hose and Abe went in the
night to Springfield. Today
beautiful spring sunshine,
a little windy, Miss Chapman
called. Mrs Foster called
Hettie and I were at
Chapman's playing bridge
Thurs. Jan. 14.
Beautiful spring day temper-
ature 62 degrees. Elliott and Bess
called, I baked an apple
sauce cake. Had a time
with an intruder.
Fri. Jan. 15.
Rained hard off or on all
[corresponds to labeled page 71 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
we washed quite a few
towels. Went to Centerburg and
got our clock. Jane Chapman
called a little while. I was at
Rosa's and Lily's
Tues. Jan. 12.
Warmer and cloudy this
A.M. quite rainy this P.M.
and evening. Ethel Hagaman
buried today. I did not do
much work. Leland Fisher
called a few minutes.
Mrs Gelston also called this evening
Wed. Jan. 13.
Rained hard in the night
last night and blew terribly,
Hose and Abe went in the
night to Springfield. Today
beautiful spring sunshine,
a little windy, Miss Chapman
called. Mrs Foster called
Hettie and I were at
Chapman's playing bridge
Thurs. Jan. 14.
Beautiful spring day temper-
ature 62 degrees. Elliott and Bess
called, I baked an apple
sauce cake. Had a time
with an intruder.
Fri. Jan. 15.
Rained hard off or on all
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 75)
Description
[page 75]
[corrresponds to labeled page 72 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
night, terribly all night.
Irene & Leland here for
dinner. Libbie & Will Com-
stock called here, had a
fine visit with them.
I was at Hetties this
evening.
Sat. Jan. 16.
cloudy in forenoon
rainy afternoon and
evening, Made apple sauce
cake. Jane Chapman called
Sun. Jan. 17.
Wms birthday. rained hard
all day. We went to Granville,
Reynoldsburg "The Pines"
through Bexley home.
Mr & Mrs Irwin called this
evening.
Mon. Jan. 18.
Beautiful bright day but win-
dy. I washed a few towels
much cooler. Hose went up to
see Dr. Gorsuch who is sick. He
took up some onions. I was
at Fosters this evenng
Tues. Jan. 19.
Beautiful bright day. hazy
this morning. Harvey Allen
[corrresponds to labeled page 72 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
night, terribly all night.
Irene & Leland here for
dinner. Libbie & Will Com-
stock called here, had a
fine visit with them.
I was at Hetties this
evening.
Sat. Jan. 16.
cloudy in forenoon
rainy afternoon and
evening, Made apple sauce
cake. Jane Chapman called
Sun. Jan. 17.
Wms birthday. rained hard
all day. We went to Granville,
Reynoldsburg "The Pines"
through Bexley home.
Mr & Mrs Irwin called this
evening.
Mon. Jan. 18.
Beautiful bright day but win-
dy. I washed a few towels
much cooler. Hose went up to
see Dr. Gorsuch who is sick. He
took up some onions. I was
at Fosters this evenng
Tues. Jan. 19.
Beautiful bright day. hazy
this morning. Harvey Allen
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 76)
Description
[page 76]
[corresponds to labeled page 73 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
took our radio back to Columbus
and brot it back seemingly
repaired. Hose gone most of
the day. busy. Maggie and I
went to the Methodist Church
in the evening
Wed. Jan. 20.
Cloudy. We went to Col-
umbus, sleeted a little
coming home. We got a
radio lamp. It is driz-
zling a little this afternoon
and evening. I went up
to Maggies and we went to
the Apron Social at B. church.
Thurs. Jan. 21.
Drizzled and rained hard
all day & night. I was at
Lily's in the evening.
Fri. Jan. 22.
cloudy, foggy and rainy
this forenoon. Dr. Gorsuch
is not much better of quinsy.
Hose has been to see him
several times. rainy all day.
Jane chapman called. I went
to Hoovers in the evening
with Rose B. to Club
Sat. Jan. 23.
Rained most of the night.
[corresponds to labeled page 73 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
took our radio back to Columbus
and brot it back seemingly
repaired. Hose gone most of
the day. busy. Maggie and I
went to the Methodist Church
in the evening
Wed. Jan. 20.
Cloudy. We went to Col-
umbus, sleeted a little
coming home. We got a
radio lamp. It is driz-
zling a little this afternoon
and evening. I went up
to Maggies and we went to
the Apron Social at B. church.
Thurs. Jan. 21.
Drizzled and rained hard
all day & night. I was at
Lily's in the evening.
Fri. Jan. 22.
cloudy, foggy and rainy
this forenoon. Dr. Gorsuch
is not much better of quinsy.
Hose has been to see him
several times. rainy all day.
Jane chapman called. I went
to Hoovers in the evening
with Rose B. to Club
Sat. Jan. 23.
Rained most of the night.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 77)
Description
[page 77]
[corresponds to labeled page 74 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
and all day until 5 o clock.
Colder this evening. Vet Dr
is leaving. I was at Het-
ties this evening. Dr. G.
is no better has quinsy.
Sun. Jan. 24.
clearing & colder last night
quite a little colder today.
Rosa & Lily Barcus called
on way to cemetery. Janie
Chapman also called. We
made a call on Smythe Sisters
I went to church this evening
Mon. Jan. 25.
18 degrees above last night coldest
yet. Today beautiful sun-
shine. I was at Gelstons
a few minutes. Rose Yeomans
called awhile. Chapmans
put their machine in the
garage for a few days
Maggie and I went to M.E. Church
Tues. Jan. 26.
very rainy all day. I spent
the day at Leland Fishers
Mrs. Foster brought us 1 pt of
mincemeat. Chapmans are
tearing down their old
barn.
[corresponds to labeled page 74 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
and all day until 5 o clock.
Colder this evening. Vet Dr
is leaving. I was at Het-
ties this evening. Dr. G.
is no better has quinsy.
Sun. Jan. 24.
clearing & colder last night
quite a little colder today.
Rosa & Lily Barcus called
on way to cemetery. Janie
Chapman also called. We
made a call on Smythe Sisters
I went to church this evening
Mon. Jan. 25.
18 degrees above last night coldest
yet. Today beautiful sun-
shine. I was at Gelstons
a few minutes. Rose Yeomans
called awhile. Chapmans
put their machine in the
garage for a few days
Maggie and I went to M.E. Church
Tues. Jan. 26.
very rainy all day. I spent
the day at Leland Fishers
Mrs. Foster brought us 1 pt of
mincemeat. Chapmans are
tearing down their old
barn.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 78)
Description
[page 78]
[corresponds to labeled page 75 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Wed. Jan. 27.
cloudy and colder, nothing
doing. Lily, Rosa and I went
to Minstrel show at Auditorium
Hose took us up in machine
Thurs. Jan. 28.
Beautiful sunshiny day.
I was at Mrs Fosters this evening.
Fri. Jan. 29.
Drizzly this forenoon, sun-
shine this afternoon, a little
colder. rained awful hard
this evening. and it is
colder.
Sat. Jan. 30.
Much colder last night
froze ice cold and windy
today, but sun is shining
Hose has a "crick" in his
back, had to go to the Dr. We
bought lard for 6 cents a lb to
day. I am working on new
sleeves for my black dress.
I was Hetties a little while this eve.
Sun. Jan. 31.
9 degrees above zero last night
still very cold but beautiful
sunshine. Lily & Rosa stopped
and I went to M.E. Church with
them.
[corresponds to labeled page 75 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Wed. Jan. 27.
cloudy and colder, nothing
doing. Lily, Rosa and I went
to Minstrel show at Auditorium
Hose took us up in machine
Thurs. Jan. 28.
Beautiful sunshiny day.
I was at Mrs Fosters this evening.
Fri. Jan. 29.
Drizzly this forenoon, sun-
shine this afternoon, a little
colder. rained awful hard
this evening. and it is
colder.
Sat. Jan. 30.
Much colder last night
froze ice cold and windy
today, but sun is shining
Hose has a "crick" in his
back, had to go to the Dr. We
bought lard for 6 cents a lb to
day. I am working on new
sleeves for my black dress.
I was Hetties a little while this eve.
Sun. Jan. 31.
9 degrees above zero last night
still very cold but beautiful
sunshine. Lily & Rosa stopped
and I went to M.E. Church with
them.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 79)
Description
[page 79]
[corresponds to labeled page 76 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Mon. Feb. 1.
Getting warmer. Hosea
went down to Joe's on a
business trip today. I wash-
ed a few towels today and
went to revival meeting at
the Baptist church.
Tues. Feb. 2.
Ground hog day. snowed
a little last night turning
to rain this morning
drizzly, cloudy & foggy all
day. I was at Gelstons this
afternoon, and at Barcus
and Chapmans this evening.
Jane Chapman called.
Wed. Feb. 3.
Very foggy this morning
Hose took me out to Elliotts
to spend the day, had a
fine visit. I went to church
this evening. It rained
so hard Hose came after me.
Thurs. Feb. 4.
Rained quite a little in the
night, very foggy this morning.
Hose went to Col to transact
some business, this afternoon
rain turning to snow, much
colder. Did not go to church, slippery
[corresponds to labeled page 76 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Mon. Feb. 1.
Getting warmer. Hosea
went down to Joe's on a
business trip today. I wash-
ed a few towels today and
went to revival meeting at
the Baptist church.
Tues. Feb. 2.
Ground hog day. snowed
a little last night turning
to rain this morning
drizzly, cloudy & foggy all
day. I was at Gelstons this
afternoon, and at Barcus
and Chapmans this evening.
Jane Chapman called.
Wed. Feb. 3.
Very foggy this morning
Hose took me out to Elliotts
to spend the day, had a
fine visit. I went to church
this evening. It rained
so hard Hose came after me.
Thurs. Feb. 4.
Rained quite a little in the
night, very foggy this morning.
Hose went to Col to transact
some business, this afternoon
rain turning to snow, much
colder. Did not go to church, slippery
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 80)
Description
[page 80]
[corresponds to labeled page 77 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Fri. Feb. 5.
Beautiful bright day, a little
windy. I fixed my mattress
protector in the north room.
Mrs Foster called a little
while. I went to church this
evening.
Sat. Feb. 6.
Warmer and cloudy this fore-
noon, clearing this P.M. Four
people over night. Maggie
came down this evening
then later I went to Abbie Kimballs
Sun. Feb. 7.
Warmer, partly sunshine
very nice. We went to Dela-
ware, Marion, Mt Gilead and
home for a ride. Lily and
Rosa called and we went
to the Baptist church. It
rained a little about 10 P.M.
Mon. Feb. 8.
Beautiful day. Colder. I washed
some towels, worked on my
new sleeves for black dress. Jane
Chapman called. I took puzzles
up to Hetties then went to church
Tues. Feb. 9.
Nice day, partly sunshiny. We started to clean
big bedroom. I went to church this evening
[corresponds to labeled page 77 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Fri. Feb. 5.
Beautiful bright day, a little
windy. I fixed my mattress
protector in the north room.
Mrs Foster called a little
while. I went to church this
evening.
Sat. Feb. 6.
Warmer and cloudy this fore-
noon, clearing this P.M. Four
people over night. Maggie
came down this evening
then later I went to Abbie Kimballs
Sun. Feb. 7.
Warmer, partly sunshine
very nice. We went to Dela-
ware, Marion, Mt Gilead and
home for a ride. Lily and
Rosa called and we went
to the Baptist church. It
rained a little about 10 P.M.
Mon. Feb. 8.
Beautiful day. Colder. I washed
some towels, worked on my
new sleeves for black dress. Jane
Chapman called. I took puzzles
up to Hetties then went to church
Tues. Feb. 9.
Nice day, partly sunshiny. We started to clean
big bedroom. I went to church this evening
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 81)
Description
[page 81]
[corresponds to labeled page 78 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Wed. Feb. 10.
cloudy and warm. I went to
church this evening. It rain-
ed a little about 9.P.M.
Thurs, Feb. 11.
cloudy, warm and very
windy. We went to Columbus
and I got glasses fitted will
get then next week. Hose
went to see party and had
bill cut down greatly.
A terrible wind and rain
storm about 3 P.M. Hose took
me up to Gerhardts at 6 P.M
then afterwords I went to church.
Fri. Feb 12.
Beautiful day, a little cooler
Mrs Foster called. Plane
man here overnight. I
went to church this eve.
Sat. Feb. 13.
Beautiful day much cool-
er, paper bursted off of hall
ceiling. Elliott called a
few minutes. I called at
Chapman grocery. I was at
Lily's this evening.
Sun. Feb. 14.
Valentines day. Very nice
[corresponds to labeled page 78 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Wed. Feb. 10.
cloudy and warm. I went to
church this evening. It rain-
ed a little about 9.P.M.
Thurs, Feb. 11.
cloudy, warm and very
windy. We went to Columbus
and I got glasses fitted will
get then next week. Hose
went to see party and had
bill cut down greatly.
A terrible wind and rain
storm about 3 P.M. Hose took
me up to Gerhardts at 6 P.M
then afterwords I went to church.
Fri. Feb 12.
Beautiful day, a little cooler
Mrs Foster called. Plane
man here overnight. I
went to church this eve.
Sat. Feb. 13.
Beautiful day much cool-
er, paper bursted off of hall
ceiling. Elliott called a
few minutes. I called at
Chapman grocery. I was at
Lily's this evening.
Sun. Feb. 14.
Valentines day. Very nice
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 82)
Description
[page 82]
[corresponds to labeled page 79 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
day, partly cloudy. We had
an early dinner then went
to Mt. Gilead, Gallion, Mansfield
called at the Whittier house.
Lily & Rose called and we
went to church. meetings
closed. one conversion
Mon. Feb. 15.
Beautiful day.
Frank Bell and Hosea are
taking paper and white wash
off of front hall, getting
ready to have the walls painted.
It is still cool. Maggie was
here this afternoon.
Tues. Feb. 16.
Nice day.
An east wind. Frank Bell
put on first coat of paint on hall
wall. I was Mrs Fosters this
evening. It is raining this
evening. Jane C. was in a minute today
Wed. Feb. 17.
Nice day
Frank Bell finished the
hall, it looks fine. Jane C
called.
Thurs. Feb. 18.
Beautiful day, much colder
we went to Columbus and
[corresponds to labeled page 79 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
day, partly cloudy. We had
an early dinner then went
to Mt. Gilead, Gallion, Mansfield
called at the Whittier house.
Lily & Rose called and we
went to church. meetings
closed. one conversion
Mon. Feb. 15.
Beautiful day.
Frank Bell and Hosea are
taking paper and white wash
off of front hall, getting
ready to have the walls painted.
It is still cool. Maggie was
here this afternoon.
Tues. Feb. 16.
Nice day.
An east wind. Frank Bell
put on first coat of paint on hall
wall. I was Mrs Fosters this
evening. It is raining this
evening. Jane C. was in a minute today
Wed. Feb. 17.
Nice day
Frank Bell finished the
hall, it looks fine. Jane C
called.
Thurs. Feb. 18.
Beautiful day, much colder
we went to Columbus and
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 83)
Description
[page 83]
[corresponds to labeled page 80 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
got my glasses. Maggie and
I went up to see Mrs Burrer.
Fri. Feb. 19.
Nice bright day but cold
wind. I went to Baptist Aid
Society in the afternoon
and to Hopi Indian enter-
tainment in the evening.
Sat. Feb. 20.
Beautiful day, getting warm-
er. I did the usual work.
Was at Lilys a while in the
evening. At Jane C. this P.M.
Glenn Willison bought our
blue blanket and visited
until 11.30.
Sun. Feb. 21.
Cloudy threatening rain
did sprinkle some. We took
a long ride to Delaware
Columbus to London then
back to Plain City, Worthing
ton and home. Irene, Wm
and Leland called.
Mon. Feb. 22.
Beautiful bright day. We went
to Johnstown to Armstrong's
golden wedding reception.
Chapman's took machine
[corresponds to labeled page 80 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
got my glasses. Maggie and
I went up to see Mrs Burrer.
Fri. Feb. 19.
Nice bright day but cold
wind. I went to Baptist Aid
Society in the afternoon
and to Hopi Indian enter-
tainment in the evening.
Sat. Feb. 20.
Beautiful day, getting warm-
er. I did the usual work.
Was at Lilys a while in the
evening. At Jane C. this P.M.
Glenn Willison bought our
blue blanket and visited
until 11.30.
Sun. Feb. 21.
Cloudy threatening rain
did sprinkle some. We took
a long ride to Delaware
Columbus to London then
back to Plain City, Worthing
ton and home. Irene, Wm
and Leland called.
Mon. Feb. 22.
Beautiful bright day. We went
to Johnstown to Armstrong's
golden wedding reception.
Chapman's took machine
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 84)
Description
[page 84]
[corresponds to labeled page 81 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
home. They are building their
garage.
Tues. Feb. 23.
Bright beautiful cold day
Spit snow and sun shining
I spent the day Percie Lawkins
Hose took & brot me home.
Wed. Feb. 24.
Cold and cloudy, spit snow
a little this P.M. Mrs. Foster
and Festus Sherbourne called.
Maggie and I went up to see
Mrs Fisher in her casket.
Thurs. Feb. 25.
Beautiful bright day like spring
I washed some towels & handker-
chiefs. Did not go to Mrs Meads to
Kings Daughters. Took my shoes
up to shoe man, not in, Got some
heart medicine on my way back.
Fri. Feb. 26.
Beautiful bright day like
spring. Mrs Fisher was bur-
ied. Ella Furry called. I went
with Gerhardts to Johnston Inspection
Sat. Feb. 27.
Beautiful day. rained a little this
morning. I took my blue georgette dress
over to Zella to have it fixed over.
Jane C. Called. I was at Lily's Abbie Kimball called.
[corresponds to labeled page 81 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
home. They are building their
garage.
Tues. Feb. 23.
Bright beautiful cold day
Spit snow and sun shining
I spent the day Percie Lawkins
Hose took & brot me home.
Wed. Feb. 24.
Cold and cloudy, spit snow
a little this P.M. Mrs. Foster
and Festus Sherbourne called.
Maggie and I went up to see
Mrs Fisher in her casket.
Thurs. Feb. 25.
Beautiful bright day like spring
I washed some towels & handker-
chiefs. Did not go to Mrs Meads to
Kings Daughters. Took my shoes
up to shoe man, not in, Got some
heart medicine on my way back.
Fri. Feb. 26.
Beautiful bright day like
spring. Mrs Fisher was bur-
ied. Ella Furry called. I went
with Gerhardts to Johnston Inspection
Sat. Feb. 27.
Beautiful day. rained a little this
morning. I took my blue georgette dress
over to Zella to have it fixed over.
Jane C. Called. I was at Lily's Abbie Kimball called.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 85)
Description
[page 85]
[corresponds to labeled page 82 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sun. Feb. 28.
Nice day, cooler. we went to
Mt Vernon, Walhondring Cochocton
Newark and home. Lily, Rosa
and I went to church in the evening.
Mon. Feb. 29.
Nice bright day, Frank Bell
is painting the bathroom
I did not get to go to the Club
this evening. Wm stayed with
while his folks went to Club
and Lodge. Irene visited a
while. 6 over night
Tues. Mar. 1.
came in like a lamb. it
is cloudy. I washed a few
things. Frank Bell finish-
ed the bathroom.
Wed. Mar. 2.
Cloudy most of the day. Hose
busy. Mrs Perry swept upstairs
Mrs Foster called. rained a
little this morning. I was at
Lily's awhile this evening
Thurs. Mar. 3.
Partly cloudy and warmer. Mrs
Foster, Jane & Carrie Chapman
called also Mrs Irwin. Hose
gone all day.
[corresponds to labeled page 82 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sun. Feb. 28.
Nice day, cooler. we went to
Mt Vernon, Walhondring Cochocton
Newark and home. Lily, Rosa
and I went to church in the evening.
Mon. Feb. 29.
Nice bright day, Frank Bell
is painting the bathroom
I did not get to go to the Club
this evening. Wm stayed with
while his folks went to Club
and Lodge. Irene visited a
while. 6 over night
Tues. Mar. 1.
came in like a lamb. it
is cloudy. I washed a few
things. Frank Bell finish-
ed the bathroom.
Wed. Mar. 2.
Cloudy most of the day. Hose
busy. Mrs Perry swept upstairs
Mrs Foster called. rained a
little this morning. I was at
Lily's awhile this evening
Thurs. Mar. 3.
Partly cloudy and warmer. Mrs
Foster, Jane & Carrie Chapman
called also Mrs Irwin. Hose
gone all day.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 86)
Description
[page 86]
[corresponds to labeled page 83 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Fri. Mar. 4.
Nice day. some cooler. Did
not do much. Hose a little busy
I was at Chapmans a little while
this evening.
Sat. Mar. 5.
very nice day. I did Saturdays
work. I was at Mrs Fosters this
evening.
Sun. Mar. 6.
cold rain last night turn
ing to snow. This morning
18 above zero and light snow
on. cold and windy all day.
Hose busy. 5 overnight last night
Mon. Mar. 7.
very cold 8 degrees above zero. Did not
do much too cold. Called at
Chapmans grocery a little while.
Jane quite poorly.
Tues. Mar. 8.
Still very cold, almost zero
all day. Hettie made quite a
call. Libbie Comstock spent the evening
Wed. Mar. 9.
Zero last night, cold today.
Did not do much. Hose made trip
to Columbus. Two overnight
Thurs. Mar. 10.
Slightly warmer. Maggie called
I was at Barcus.
[corresponds to labeled page 83 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Fri. Mar. 4.
Nice day. some cooler. Did
not do much. Hose a little busy
I was at Chapmans a little while
this evening.
Sat. Mar. 5.
very nice day. I did Saturdays
work. I was at Mrs Fosters this
evening.
Sun. Mar. 6.
cold rain last night turn
ing to snow. This morning
18 above zero and light snow
on. cold and windy all day.
Hose busy. 5 overnight last night
Mon. Mar. 7.
very cold 8 degrees above zero. Did not
do much too cold. Called at
Chapmans grocery a little while.
Jane quite poorly.
Tues. Mar. 8.
Still very cold, almost zero
all day. Hettie made quite a
call. Libbie Comstock spent the evening
Wed. Mar. 9.
Zero last night, cold today.
Did not do much. Hose made trip
to Columbus. Two overnight
Thurs. Mar. 10.
Slightly warmer. Maggie called
I was at Barcus.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 87)
Description
[page 87]
[corresponds to labeled page 84 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Fri, Mar. 11.
Quite a little warmer. Did
not do much.
Sat. Mar. 12.
Much warmer. We went to
Columbus. Hose got top coat
and new hat. I got wall
paper and north room electric
concern. Mrs Foster called
this afternoon. I visited
at Chapmans store a few
minutes with Jane.
Sun. Mar. 13.
Pretty cold again. We took a
ride to Mt Gilead, Carding
ton, Ashley, Delaware and home.
Spit snow. Mr Sodon started
meetings in the Town Hall
this evening. I went to
the Baptist Church this
evening. It snowed quite
hard while I was gone.
Mon. Mar. 14.
snowed a little in the
night. This morning cold
Beautiful bright day. cold
tonight
Tues. Mar. 16.
very nice day. much warmer
[corresponds to labeled page 84 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Fri, Mar. 11.
Quite a little warmer. Did
not do much.
Sat. Mar. 12.
Much warmer. We went to
Columbus. Hose got top coat
and new hat. I got wall
paper and north room electric
concern. Mrs Foster called
this afternoon. I visited
at Chapmans store a few
minutes with Jane.
Sun. Mar. 13.
Pretty cold again. We took a
ride to Mt Gilead, Carding
ton, Ashley, Delaware and home.
Spit snow. Mr Sodon started
meetings in the Town Hall
this evening. I went to
the Baptist Church this
evening. It snowed quite
hard while I was gone.
Mon. Mar. 14.
snowed a little in the
night. This morning cold
Beautiful bright day. cold
tonight
Tues. Mar. 16.
very nice day. much warmer
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 88)
Description
[page 88]
[corresponds to labeled page 85 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Elliott and Bess were here
for dinner. We ordered reuphol
stering done on furniture today.
Wed. Mar. 16.
Nice day, partly cloudy,
and still warmer. Hose and
I went to Delaware and paid
our personal tax. Jane Chap-
man called.
Thurs. Mar. 17.
Very nice day. We got big north
room ready to paper. I was at
Maggies in the evening
Fri. Mar. 18.
Beautiful day, like spring
Mrs DeWitt is papering the big
north room, (our room) got
done. I was down at Fosters
this evening.
Sat. Mar. 19.
rained a little in the night
today cooler and very windy.
Raining this evening and
colder. I was at Lily's this
evening. Loop wired big north room
Beautiful day, a little cooler.
Hose and I went to Newark, He-
bron, Reynoldsburg, Port Columbus
and home. I went to church.
[corresponds to labeled page 85 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Elliott and Bess were here
for dinner. We ordered reuphol
stering done on furniture today.
Wed. Mar. 16.
Nice day, partly cloudy,
and still warmer. Hose and
I went to Delaware and paid
our personal tax. Jane Chap-
man called.
Thurs. Mar. 17.
Very nice day. We got big north
room ready to paper. I was at
Maggies in the evening
Fri. Mar. 18.
Beautiful day, like spring
Mrs DeWitt is papering the big
north room, (our room) got
done. I was down at Fosters
this evening.
Sat. Mar. 19.
rained a little in the night
today cooler and very windy.
Raining this evening and
colder. I was at Lily's this
evening. Loop wired big north room
Beautiful day, a little cooler.
Hose and I went to Newark, He-
bron, Reynoldsburg, Port Columbus
and home. I went to church.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 89)
Description
[page 89]
[corresponds to labeled page 86 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Mon. Mar. 21.
Rained last night & froze on trees.
Rained hard today and thundered.
Ann DeWitt painted big north room
first coat. Jane Chapman was
in a little while.
Tues. Mar. 22.
Rained, sleeted thundered
& lightened & wind blew hard
last night. Today cold,
windy and snow flurries.
Hose has a "crick" in his back.
terrible cyclones last night.
Wed. Mar. 23.
Nice day. Hose very busy. Mert
& Lo Smythe made a long call
in the afternoon. Carrie
Chapman called in the evening.
I am still working in the north
room.
Thurs. Mar. 24.
Beautiful spring day. I
washed a few pieces. Mrs
Foster called. I was at Lilys
a little while this evening
Fri. Mar. 25.
Beautiful day. Hose very busy. Mag-
gie called in the afternoon and Leland
in the evening. I helped entertain
the Progress Club at Hetties. Mrs. Gelston
called a little while
[corresponds to labeled page 86 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Mon. Mar. 21.
Rained last night & froze on trees.
Rained hard today and thundered.
Ann DeWitt painted big north room
first coat. Jane Chapman was
in a little while.
Tues. Mar. 22.
Rained, sleeted thundered
& lightened & wind blew hard
last night. Today cold,
windy and snow flurries.
Hose has a "crick" in his back.
terrible cyclones last night.
Wed. Mar. 23.
Nice day. Hose very busy. Mert
& Lo Smythe made a long call
in the afternoon. Carrie
Chapman called in the evening.
I am still working in the north
room.
Thurs. Mar. 24.
Beautiful spring day. I
washed a few pieces. Mrs
Foster called. I was at Lilys
a little while this evening
Fri. Mar. 25.
Beautiful day. Hose very busy. Mag-
gie called in the afternoon and Leland
in the evening. I helped entertain
the Progress Club at Hetties. Mrs. Gelston
called a little while
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 90)
Description
[page 90]
[corresponds to labeled page 87 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sat. Mar. 26.
Rained a little this morning.
Nice day later, got a little cooler.
Hose very busy. I was at Hetties
this evening.
Sun. Mar. 27.
Easter Sunday, partly cloudy
and cold wind, Hose and
I, Lily & Rose went to Johnstown
Utica, Newark and home,
Rose, Lily & I went to church
this evening
Mon. Mar. 28.
very nice day. Hose and I went
to Columbus. I got a new hat
and hose. I was at Mrs Fosters
awhile this evening. Hose cleaned
north room rug.
Tues. Mar. 29.
Beautiful day, warmer. I
washed some towels and
we put rug down on north room
Carrie & Jane Chapman called.
I was at Lily's in the evening.
Wed. Mar. 29.
Threatening and quite
windy. I washed Jack's
curtains, Hose and I clean-
ed the stairs down, Mrs Fos-
ter called.
[corresponds to labeled page 87 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sat. Mar. 26.
Rained a little this morning.
Nice day later, got a little cooler.
Hose very busy. I was at Hetties
this evening.
Sun. Mar. 27.
Easter Sunday, partly cloudy
and cold wind, Hose and
I, Lily & Rose went to Johnstown
Utica, Newark and home,
Rose, Lily & I went to church
this evening
Mon. Mar. 28.
very nice day. Hose and I went
to Columbus. I got a new hat
and hose. I was at Mrs Fosters
awhile this evening. Hose cleaned
north room rug.
Tues. Mar. 29.
Beautiful day, warmer. I
washed some towels and
we put rug down on north room
Carrie & Jane Chapman called.
I was at Lily's in the evening.
Wed. Mar. 29.
Threatening and quite
windy. I washed Jack's
curtains, Hose and I clean-
ed the stairs down, Mrs Fos-
ter called.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 91)
Description
[page 91]
[corresponds to labeled page 88 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Thurs. Mar. 30.
Rained all last night and
today rained and snowed
most of the day. Mrs Perry
and I cleaned Jack's room.
I spent the evening at Chapmans.
Fri. April 1.
April fools day, cloudy
cold and a little windy.
We changed beds in double
room and little front room,
and cleaned little front room,
washed and ironed curtains.
Joe and Dale made a bus-
iness call this afternoon.
Hose went up to Stanton-
town this evening with
E.A. Strong.
Sat. Apr. 2.
Mr Loop changed door bell
Nice day, warm and very windy
we changed dressers in the
rooms. The usual work done.
Sun. Apr. 3.
very nice day, cool. Hose busy
in the morning. We took ride
to the Dam then down near
Col and back through Worthington
home. Mert Smythe called. Lily
and Rosa called and we
went to the Baptist Church
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 92)
Description
[page 92]
[corresponds to labeled page 89 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Mon. April 4.
very nice day, cool. I cleaned
the front north room and
washed some towels. Hose
and Abe went to Columbus. Hose
and I went to Johnstown in the
afternoon. I called on Mary Arm-
strong. Jane Chapman called.
Tues. Apr. 5.
Beautiful day, warmer. I
washed green room curtains
and partly cleaned room.
Hose is busy. I was at commu-
nity Hall to church in the evening.
Wed. Apr. 6.
fine day, We washed west
room curtains, its blankets
and green spread, cleaned
west room. Mrs Irwin and
Mrs Foster called. I was at
Missionary Guest meeting
in the evening at Baptist C.
Thurs. Apr. 7.
very nice day. I washed a
little. We cleaned double north
room. Jane and I went over
to Community Hall church.
It rained when we came
home. Maggie's birthday.
[corresponds to labeled page 89 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Mon. April 4.
very nice day, cool. I cleaned
the front north room and
washed some towels. Hose
and Abe went to Columbus. Hose
and I went to Johnstown in the
afternoon. I called on Mary Arm-
strong. Jane Chapman called.
Tues. Apr. 5.
Beautiful day, warmer. I
washed green room curtains
and partly cleaned room.
Hose is busy. I was at commu-
nity Hall to church in the evening.
Wed. Apr. 6.
fine day, We washed west
room curtains, its blankets
and green spread, cleaned
west room. Mrs Irwin and
Mrs Foster called. I was at
Missionary Guest meeting
in the evening at Baptist C.
Thurs. Apr. 7.
very nice day. I washed a
little. We cleaned double north
room. Jane and I went over
to Community Hall church.
It rained when we came
home. Maggie's birthday.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 93)
Description
[page 93]
[corresponds to labeled page 90 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Fri. Apr. 8.
Rained all day, clearing
and colder in evening.
I did not go to church or Lodge
as Hose had to go away, Billy
Fisher stayed with me.
Sat. Apr. 9.
Rained all day and cold
Mrs Foster called, finished
cleaning upstairs.
I went to community Hall to
church, still raining
Sun. Apr. 10.
Cold and cloudy rained
some, We took a ride to Dam
back up west side Olentangy
through Westerville home.
I went to Community Hall church.
Mon. Apr. 11.
Rainy and cold. I did not
do much. Jane Chapman
called. I was at Foster and
Barcus' in the evening.
Tues. Apr. 12.
Windy, cold and snow flur-
ries all day. I spent the
day at Irene's. Leland brot me
home. I spent the evening
at Chapman's store. Frances
Adams married today.
[corresponds to labeled page 90 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Fri. Apr. 8.
Rained all day, clearing
and colder in evening.
I did not go to church or Lodge
as Hose had to go away, Billy
Fisher stayed with me.
Sat. Apr. 9.
Rained all day and cold
Mrs Foster called, finished
cleaning upstairs.
I went to community Hall to
church, still raining
Sun. Apr. 10.
Cold and cloudy rained
some, We took a ride to Dam
back up west side Olentangy
through Westerville home.
I went to Community Hall church.
Mon. Apr. 11.
Rainy and cold. I did not
do much. Jane Chapman
called. I was at Foster and
Barcus' in the evening.
Tues. Apr. 12.
Windy, cold and snow flur-
ries all day. I spent the
day at Irene's. Leland brot me
home. I spent the evening
at Chapman's store. Frances
Adams married today.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 94)
Description
[page 94]
[corresponds to labeled page 91 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Wed. Apr. 13.
Nice day, cool. We went to Col-
umbus this forenoon. I got
new blue chiffon dress. Also
Kreuschen S. started to take them
Hose got another new hat. I
went to church at Community Hall.
Thurs. Apr. 14.
Beautiful bright day, but cool.
I washed some & washed
hall door & windows. Took
my new dress over to Zella K
to shorten. Jane C. came
over and we went to commun-
ity Hall to church. Hose & I
took Geo. Christman to Center-
burg and around at 10.35 P.M.
Fri. Apr. 15.
Beautiful bright day, a little
warmer. We washed wood work
in front hall. Libbie Bale called
for a short while. Kid brot my
dress back this evening.
Sat. Apr. 16.
very nice day, warmer.
Jane Chapman & Mrs Gelston cal-
led. Maggie, Irene & William
spent the evening. I did
not go to church.
[corresponds to labeled page 91 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Wed. Apr. 13.
Nice day, cool. We went to Col-
umbus this forenoon. I got
new blue chiffon dress. Also
Kreuschen S. started to take them
Hose got another new hat. I
went to church at Community Hall.
Thurs. Apr. 14.
Beautiful bright day, but cool.
I washed some & washed
hall door & windows. Took
my new dress over to Zella K
to shorten. Jane C. came
over and we went to commun-
ity Hall to church. Hose & I
took Geo. Christman to Center-
burg and around at 10.35 P.M.
Fri. Apr. 15.
Beautiful bright day, a little
warmer. We washed wood work
in front hall. Libbie Bale called
for a short while. Kid brot my
dress back this evening.
Sat. Apr. 16.
very nice day, warmer.
Jane Chapman & Mrs Gelston cal-
led. Maggie, Irene & William
spent the evening. I did
not go to church.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 95)
Description
[page 95]
[corresponds to labeled page 92 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sun. Apr. 17.
Beautiful day. I was alone
all day. Hose took Mr & Mrs Tag-
gart to Sidney. Some people
from [illegible] in an accident
were here awhile. Lily & Rosa
came up and we went to Baptist Church
Mon. Apr. 18.
Beautiful day. Mrs Perry
helped wash woodwork in
dining room and sitting
room. Jane, Carrie, Mrs
Gelston and Mrs Foster called.
I went to Pythian Inspection
in the evening. Hose and Jack
went to Mt Gilead in afternoon
Tues. Apr. 19.
Beautiful day, did not
do much as I have a cold.
Jane Chapman called
I went to Community Hall
to church
Wed. Apr. 20.
Beautiful day. Jane C. &
Carrie, Mrs Gelston
called. Lily and Rosa
called and we went to
Junior Play at Auditorium
2 xtra over night
[corresponds to labeled page 92 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sun. Apr. 17.
Beautiful day. I was alone
all day. Hose took Mr & Mrs Tag-
gart to Sidney. Some people
from [illegible] in an accident
were here awhile. Lily & Rosa
came up and we went to Baptist Church
Mon. Apr. 18.
Beautiful day. Mrs Perry
helped wash woodwork in
dining room and sitting
room. Jane, Carrie, Mrs
Gelston and Mrs Foster called.
I went to Pythian Inspection
in the evening. Hose and Jack
went to Mt Gilead in afternoon
Tues. Apr. 19.
Beautiful day, did not
do much as I have a cold.
Jane Chapman called
I went to Community Hall
to church
Wed. Apr. 20.
Beautiful day. Jane C. &
Carrie, Mrs Gelston
called. Lily and Rosa
called and we went to
Junior Play at Auditorium
2 xtra over night
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 96)
Description
[page 96]
[corresponds to labeled page 93 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Thurs. Apr. 21.
Beautiful day. Hose and
Jack went to Mt Gilead.
Jane Chapman and Mrs Gelston
called. I was at Hetties
in the evening. Two ex
tra over night. Joe Clark died.
Upholsterer took my big
rocker away to recover it.
Fri. Apr. 22.
Beautiful day.
Margaret Gerhardt & Mrs Foster
called in the afternoon
Hose went to Delaware in the
morning to have some welding done.
Leland Fisher took Hettie, Maggie
Irene and I to Mrs Barkers to
Progress Club.
Sat. Apr. 23.
very nice day partly cloudy.
I washed a few towels, Hose
helped Abe. Jane C. Called.
Upholsterer brought our
chair back. It looks very nice.
I was at Lily's this evening.
Sun. Apr. 24.
Rained a little all day. Hose busy
all day. I was at Chapmans this
evening. We did not go any where
[corresponds to labeled page 93 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Thurs. Apr. 21.
Beautiful day. Hose and
Jack went to Mt Gilead.
Jane Chapman and Mrs Gelston
called. I was at Hetties
in the evening. Two ex
tra over night. Joe Clark died.
Upholsterer took my big
rocker away to recover it.
Fri. Apr. 22.
Beautiful day.
Margaret Gerhardt & Mrs Foster
called in the afternoon
Hose went to Delaware in the
morning to have some welding done.
Leland Fisher took Hettie, Maggie
Irene and I to Mrs Barkers to
Progress Club.
Sat. Apr. 23.
very nice day partly cloudy.
I washed a few towels, Hose
helped Abe. Jane C. Called.
Upholsterer brought our
chair back. It looks very nice.
I was at Lily's this evening.
Sun. Apr. 24.
Rained a little all day. Hose busy
all day. I was at Chapmans this
evening. We did not go any where
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 97)
Description
[page 97]
[corresponds to labeled page 94 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Mon. Apr. 25.
Thunderstorm about 4.30 this
morning, cloudy most of the
day. We washed and ironed
sitting room curtains
and windows. I was at
Maggies this evening.
Tues. Apr. 26.
Cloudy and cold all day.
Hose and Jack went to
Columbus. I was at Mrs
Fosters this evening. Nice
old gentleman from south
stayed all night.
Wed. Apr. 27.
Nice bright day but cool and
windy Hose and Abe S. have
gone to Columbus. Mrs Lawson
spent the day here.
Thurs. Apr. 28.
Beautiful bright day. We
went to Columbus. Upholsterer
brought our other chair
to home. Lily Barcus called a
little while. I was at Mrs.
Kimball's this evening
Fri. Apr. 29. Arbor day
very nice day. Hose washed the
front porch up and down,
and cleaned sitting room
[corresponds to labeled page 94 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Mon. Apr. 25.
Thunderstorm about 4.30 this
morning, cloudy most of the
day. We washed and ironed
sitting room curtains
and windows. I was at
Maggies this evening.
Tues. Apr. 26.
Cloudy and cold all day.
Hose and Jack went to
Columbus. I was at Mrs
Fosters this evening. Nice
old gentleman from south
stayed all night.
Wed. Apr. 27.
Nice bright day but cool and
windy Hose and Abe S. have
gone to Columbus. Mrs Lawson
spent the day here.
Thurs. Apr. 28.
Beautiful bright day. We
went to Columbus. Upholsterer
brought our other chair
to home. Lily Barcus called a
little while. I was at Mrs.
Kimball's this evening
Fri. Apr. 29. Arbor day
very nice day. Hose washed the
front porch up and down,
and cleaned sitting room
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 98)
Description
[page 98]
[corresponds to labeled page 95 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
rug, Jane Chapman call-
ed twice. Mr. Leonard here
tonight. I was at Barcus
this evening.
Sat. Apr. 30.
Rained hard in the night
and this forenoon, clearing
this afternoon. Mrs Foster
called this P.M. I was at
Chapmans this evening. Hose
with Abe
Sun. May 1.
This forenoon beautiful after-
noon cloudy, windy and cold.
Hose helped Abe this morning
then we took ride to Delaware
Marion, Mt Gilead and home.
Rev. and Mrs. Barnhardt called.
Mon. May 2.
Beautiful day. We washed
some towels, Hose busy with Abe.
Joe and James Hopkins made
a business call this P.M. Jane
C. & Maggie called this P.M.
I was Hetties a while this evening
Dr. Haringtons came to stay
a while.
Tues. May 3.
Cold and cloudy. we went
[corresponds to labeled page 95 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
rug, Jane Chapman call-
ed twice. Mr. Leonard here
tonight. I was at Barcus
this evening.
Sat. Apr. 30.
Rained hard in the night
and this forenoon, clearing
this afternoon. Mrs Foster
called this P.M. I was at
Chapmans this evening. Hose
with Abe
Sun. May 1.
This forenoon beautiful after-
noon cloudy, windy and cold.
Hose helped Abe this morning
then we took ride to Delaware
Marion, Mt Gilead and home.
Rev. and Mrs. Barnhardt called.
Mon. May 2.
Beautiful day. We washed
some towels, Hose busy with Abe.
Joe and James Hopkins made
a business call this P.M. Jane
C. & Maggie called this P.M.
I was Hetties a while this evening
Dr. Haringtons came to stay
a while.
Tues. May 3.
Cold and cloudy. we went
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 99)
Description
[page 99]
[corresponds to labeled page 96 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
up to Ernsbergers and got
garden seeds. Mary & Charles
Armstrong called this
afternoon. I was at Fosters
this evening. then visited
Jane Chapman.
Wed. May 4.
Rained hard this morning
clearing and warm this
afternoon. I spent the day
at Bess & Elliotts. Jim Foster
called. I was at Gelstons
this evening.
Thurs. May 5.
very nice day. Wayne Crawford
trimmed two trees and put
up swing in the back yard.
I took my chiffon dress
over to Zella to have it made
longer. Upholsterer is fixing
our davenport in garage.
I was at Lilys & Chapmans
this evening. Five Jews
over night.
Fri. May 6.
Pored and rained & thundered
very early this morning. Upholsterer
came to fix our davenport, also
Frank Bell is painting the
front porch. Ben Overturf plowed
both gardens.
[corresponds to labeled page 96 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
up to Ernsbergers and got
garden seeds. Mary & Charles
Armstrong called this
afternoon. I was at Fosters
this evening. then visited
Jane Chapman.
Wed. May 4.
Rained hard this morning
clearing and warm this
afternoon. I spent the day
at Bess & Elliotts. Jim Foster
called. I was at Gelstons
this evening.
Thurs. May 5.
very nice day. Wayne Crawford
trimmed two trees and put
up swing in the back yard.
I took my chiffon dress
over to Zella to have it made
longer. Upholsterer is fixing
our davenport in garage.
I was at Lilys & Chapmans
this evening. Five Jews
over night.
Fri. May 6.
Pored and rained & thundered
very early this morning. Upholsterer
came to fix our davenport, also
Frank Bell is painting the
front porch. Ben Overturf plowed
both gardens.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 100)
Description
[page 100]
[corresponds to labeled page 97 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sat. May 7.
Partly cloudy and windy. Up-
holster finished davenport.
Bell finished painting. Ed
Gill fixed glass in door up
stairs. Elliott & Bess called
a little while. Hose and Abe are
busy. Mr & Mrs Irwin called
this evening. Started Frigidaire.
Sun. May 8.
Partly cloudy in forenoon.
Hose busy all day. Joe Hopkins
had a stroke of paralysis.
Hose went down to see him
after he came home. Jane
and Carrie Chapman called.
I went to Baptist church in the
evening.
Monday, May 9.
Rained this morning. We made
our little garden. Then we
went down to see Joe H. We
put up our vallance. Also got
a beauty rest mattress. Mrs
Foster called, Mert & Lo took
me to the green house, then
to Condit for a ride. I was
at Maggies in the evening.
Tues. May 10.
Election day, Cloudy and cool
[corresponds to labeled page 97 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sat. May 7.
Partly cloudy and windy. Up-
holster finished davenport.
Bell finished painting. Ed
Gill fixed glass in door up
stairs. Elliott & Bess called
a little while. Hose and Abe are
busy. Mr & Mrs Irwin called
this evening. Started Frigidaire.
Sun. May 8.
Partly cloudy in forenoon.
Hose busy all day. Joe Hopkins
had a stroke of paralysis.
Hose went down to see him
after he came home. Jane
and Carrie Chapman called.
I went to Baptist church in the
evening.
Monday, May 9.
Rained this morning. We made
our little garden. Then we
went down to see Joe H. We
put up our vallance. Also got
a beauty rest mattress. Mrs
Foster called, Mert & Lo took
me to the green house, then
to Condit for a ride. I was
at Maggies in the evening.
Tues. May 10.
Election day, Cloudy and cool
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 101)
Description
[page 101]
[corresponds to labeled page 98 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
We went over and voted then
went to Col. and got porch furni-
ture, also green dress. Hettie cal-
led a little while. then Hose
and I went up to Ernsbergers
and got 2 doz tomato plants
I set out 10 of them this evening.
I was at Lily's a little while.
Wed. May 11.
Today cold, cloudy and some
rainy. We washed a little
and put out Tomato plants
and some glad bulbs. Got my
chiffon dress from Zellas
and took green dress over.
I was at Fosters in the evening.
Thurs. May 12.
Cool & cloudy, Hose planted
glads, Marigolds & Zinnias.
He and Abe are busy, I went to a
tea at Jane C. Hospital. Had a
nice time. I took my light shoes
to shoeman and stopped at Hetties
The Lindy Baby was found dead today.
Fri. May 13.
very nice day, a little warmer
Ann DeWitt papered the kitch-
en this afternoon. We put our
porch furniture on the front
[corresponds to labeled page 98 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
We went over and voted then
went to Col. and got porch furni-
ture, also green dress. Hettie cal-
led a little while. then Hose
and I went up to Ernsbergers
and got 2 doz tomato plants
I set out 10 of them this evening.
I was at Lily's a little while.
Wed. May 11.
Today cold, cloudy and some
rainy. We washed a little
and put out Tomato plants
and some glad bulbs. Got my
chiffon dress from Zellas
and took green dress over.
I was at Fosters in the evening.
Thurs. May 12.
Cool & cloudy, Hose planted
glads, Marigolds & Zinnias.
He and Abe are busy, I went to a
tea at Jane C. Hospital. Had a
nice time. I took my light shoes
to shoeman and stopped at Hetties
The Lindy Baby was found dead today.
Fri. May 13.
very nice day, a little warmer
Ann DeWitt papered the kitch-
en this afternoon. We put our
porch furniture on the front
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 102)
Description
[page 102]
[corresponds to labeled page 99 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
porch. Lily, Rose and I went
to the Operetta, it was very good.
Sat. May 14.
very nice day, getting warm-
er. I did the usual work.
Dr. Harringtons left today. Hose
went down to see Joe and
found him a little im-
proved. Mrs Alma Boyd died
suddenly this evening.
Sun. May 15.
Lovely warm day. Hose busy.
Jane, Carrie, Mrs. Stark and
Leland called today. I
did not go to church on ac-
count of Hose being busy.
Rev. Huston buried today.
Mon. May 16.
very windy this forenoon. We
washed and finished plant-
ing most of our flower seeds.
Rained hard this afternoon.
Jane Chapman called this evening.
Tues. May 17.
Beautiful day, cool. I washed
an old comfort. Hose has been busy
for seven days. I was at Chap-
mans and Barcus this evening.
[corresponds to labeled page 99 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
porch. Lily, Rose and I went
to the Operetta, it was very good.
Sat. May 14.
very nice day, getting warm-
er. I did the usual work.
Dr. Harringtons left today. Hose
went down to see Joe and
found him a little im-
proved. Mrs Alma Boyd died
suddenly this evening.
Sun. May 15.
Lovely warm day. Hose busy.
Jane, Carrie, Mrs. Stark and
Leland called today. I
did not go to church on ac-
count of Hose being busy.
Rev. Huston buried today.
Mon. May 16.
very windy this forenoon. We
washed and finished plant-
ing most of our flower seeds.
Rained hard this afternoon.
Jane Chapman called this evening.
Tues. May 17.
Beautiful day, cool. I washed
an old comfort. Hose has been busy
for seven days. I was at Chap-
mans and Barcus this evening.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 103)
Description
[page 103]
[corresponds to labled page 100 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Wed. May 18.
Beautiful day but cool.
Hose very busy. Jane,
Olive Strong & Mrs Foster
called. I was at Daisy W.
a short time and was called home
Thurs. May 19.
Beautiful bright day, cool
Hose took Dr Gorsuch to Mt Car-
mel Hospital. Jane and Maggie
called. We fixed our porch
boxes today also covered new
mattress
Fri. May 20.
Beautiful day, like summer.
We went to Columbus, did
not get started until 11.30
came home by way of
Joe Hopkins. He is better
I got a wrist watch and
awning cloth for the
swing. Mrs Foster called. I
was at Hetties in the evening.
Sat. May 21.
Beautiful day. Made swing cushion
Jane and Carrie called.
3 people overnight.
Sun. May 22.
Beautiful day but quite cool
and very dry. Lily, Rosa
[corresponds to labled page 100 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Wed. May 18.
Beautiful day but cool.
Hose very busy. Jane,
Olive Strong & Mrs Foster
called. I was at Daisy W.
a short time and was called home
Thurs. May 19.
Beautiful bright day, cool
Hose took Dr Gorsuch to Mt Car-
mel Hospital. Jane and Maggie
called. We fixed our porch
boxes today also covered new
mattress
Fri. May 20.
Beautiful day, like summer.
We went to Columbus, did
not get started until 11.30
came home by way of
Joe Hopkins. He is better
I got a wrist watch and
awning cloth for the
swing. Mrs Foster called. I
was at Hetties in the evening.
Sat. May 21.
Beautiful day. Made swing cushion
Jane and Carrie called.
3 people overnight.
Sun. May 22.
Beautiful day but quite cool
and very dry. Lily, Rosa
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 104)
Description
[page 104]
[corresponds to labeled page 101 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Hose and I went over to River
road to see beautiful rock
gardens. Lily Rosa and I went
to church this evening
Mon. May 23.
Beautiful day, a little warmer
I washed some this forenoon.
Hose busy most of the day
Jane C. called a little while. I was
at Gelstons a while
Tues. May 24.
Beautiful day I went over
to Zellas and tried on my
green dress. Mrs Perry swept
upstairs. I was at Chapmans
this afternoon. Mert, Lo,
Maggie and Mrs Kimball
called.
Wed. May 25.
Beautiful day, quite warm
and windy. Elmer Prosser
killed himself today. I was
at Gelstons a minute and at
Lily's this evening.
Thurs. May 26.
Warm and windy, rained a
little shower. I got my green
dress home from Zellas. I was
at Maggies this evening.
[corresponds to labeled page 101 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Hose and I went over to River
road to see beautiful rock
gardens. Lily Rosa and I went
to church this evening
Mon. May 23.
Beautiful day, a little warmer
I washed some this forenoon.
Hose busy most of the day
Jane C. called a little while. I was
at Gelstons a while
Tues. May 24.
Beautiful day I went over
to Zellas and tried on my
green dress. Mrs Perry swept
upstairs. I was at Chapmans
this afternoon. Mert, Lo,
Maggie and Mrs Kimball
called.
Wed. May 25.
Beautiful day, quite warm
and windy. Elmer Prosser
killed himself today. I was
at Gelstons a minute and at
Lily's this evening.
Thurs. May 26.
Warm and windy, rained a
little shower. I got my green
dress home from Zellas. I was
at Maggies this evening.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 105)
Description
[page 105]
[corresponds to labeled page 102 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Fri. May 27.
Beautiful day, cool. We had
our club picnic at Lo
Perfects, then Lily, Rosa
and Jane and I went
to senior play.
Sat. May 28.
Cloudy and very cool. Elmer
Prosser buried today. Bill
Prossers and Swickards called
today. Also Mrs Parsons and
Elliott and Bess. I was at Fos-
ters this evening.
Sun. May 29.
Beautiful day but very dry.
Overnight people did not go
until 2 o'clock this afternoon,
then we took ride to Ashley
Mt Gilead and home. I
went to hear Baccalaureate
sermon this evening.
Mon. May 30.
Beautiful Memorial Day. We
took flowers to cemetery. We
had our annual dinner.
Christine came this year.
Bess, Irene and I went over
on the square to the exercises
Moors and Boyds made us a
[corresponds to labeled page 102 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Fri. May 27.
Beautiful day, cool. We had
our club picnic at Lo
Perfects, then Lily, Rosa
and Jane and I went
to senior play.
Sat. May 28.
Cloudy and very cool. Elmer
Prosser buried today. Bill
Prossers and Swickards called
today. Also Mrs Parsons and
Elliott and Bess. I was at Fos-
ters this evening.
Sun. May 29.
Beautiful day but very dry.
Overnight people did not go
until 2 o'clock this afternoon,
then we took ride to Ashley
Mt Gilead and home. I
went to hear Baccalaureate
sermon this evening.
Mon. May 30.
Beautiful Memorial Day. We
took flowers to cemetery. We
had our annual dinner.
Christine came this year.
Bess, Irene and I went over
on the square to the exercises
Moors and Boyds made us a
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 106)
Description
[page 106]
[corresponds to labeled page 103 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
morning call. Hose took man
to Gahanna in the evening.
Lily and Rosa came up and we
went to commencement.
Joe Hopkins called.
Tues. May 31.
A little windy and threatening
rain. We washed a little
Jane C. called a few minutes.
I was at Chapmans also at
Hetties this evening.
Wed. June 1.
rained about noon and
this evening. Jane called
Hose Jane and I went out to
see Lucile Gutridge. I wash-
ed a blanket today.
Thurs. June 2.
Very nice day a little showery
helped the drouth a little.
Jane and Mrs Foster called.
I was at Lily's this evening
Fri. June 3.
very nice day, warm. Jane
C. called. I went to Chapter
in the evening.
Sat. June 4.
very warm. I did usual
Saturdays work and called
at Daisy Wheaton's in the
evening. Christine called
[corresponds to labeled page 103 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
morning call. Hose took man
to Gahanna in the evening.
Lily and Rosa came up and we
went to commencement.
Joe Hopkins called.
Tues. May 31.
A little windy and threatening
rain. We washed a little
Jane C. called a few minutes.
I was at Chapmans also at
Hetties this evening.
Wed. June 1.
rained about noon and
this evening. Jane called
Hose Jane and I went out to
see Lucile Gutridge. I wash-
ed a blanket today.
Thurs. June 2.
Very nice day a little showery
helped the drouth a little.
Jane and Mrs Foster called.
I was at Lily's this evening
Fri. June 3.
very nice day, warm. Jane
C. called. I went to Chapter
in the evening.
Sat. June 4.
very warm. I did usual
Saturdays work and called
at Daisy Wheaton's in the
evening. Christine called
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 107)
Description
[page 107]
[corresponds to labeled page 104 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sun. June 4.
very warm day. We took
our dinner and went to
the two castles and Bell
fountain, Jane C. called
Hose went to Marion this eve.
Mon. June 6.
My Birthday, very warm
Hose and I were in Col
this morning. I got white
silk shanting dress to
be made. Jane C. called.
I was at Hetties a few minutes
and quite a while at Maggies.
Tues. June 7.
Threatening rain, very
dry, Hose very busy. Mrs
Foster called. I went to
Chapter anniversary in the
evening. getting cool
Wed. June 8.
Very dry and cool. I wash-
ed some. Hose gone most of
the day. I was at Lilys
this evening
Thurs. June 9.
Beautiful day, cool. Hose busy.
Jane Chapman called and
went over on park to vaudeville
[corresponds to labeled page 104 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sun. June 4.
very warm day. We took
our dinner and went to
the two castles and Bell
fountain, Jane C. called
Hose went to Marion this eve.
Mon. June 6.
My Birthday, very warm
Hose and I were in Col
this morning. I got white
silk shanting dress to
be made. Jane C. called.
I was at Hetties a few minutes
and quite a while at Maggies.
Tues. June 7.
Threatening rain, very
dry, Hose very busy. Mrs
Foster called. I went to
Chapter anniversary in the
evening. getting cool
Wed. June 8.
Very dry and cool. I wash-
ed some. Hose gone most of
the day. I was at Lilys
this evening
Thurs. June 9.
Beautiful day, cool. Hose busy.
Jane Chapman called and
went over on park to vaudeville
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 108)
Description
[page 108]
[corrresponds to labeled page 105 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Fri. June 10.
Still cool and dry. I am alone
all day. Hose very busy. I was
at Chapmans a few minutes
this afternoon. Mary and Ed
Strohm spent the evening.
Sat. June 11.
Nice day very dry. I took
my silk shantuny over to
Zella this noon. Harringtons came
Sun. June 12.
Nice day. Lily Rose Hosea
and I went to Westerville
Reynoldsburg to Buckeye Lake
Home by Hebron & Newark
Rose, Lily and I went to Bap-
tist church to Childrens Day.
Mon. June 13.
We washed a little Josephine
Whittier, husband and girl
called in the forenoon.
Maggie and I went to Dr.
Gorsuch, Ryant & Burrers
to see the sick. Jane C. Called
Tues. June 14.
Flag Day. rained a little
this evening. I was at
Chapmans a little while
Mrs Foster left called Dr Harringtons
left
[corrresponds to labeled page 105 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Fri. June 10.
Still cool and dry. I am alone
all day. Hose very busy. I was
at Chapmans a few minutes
this afternoon. Mary and Ed
Strohm spent the evening.
Sat. June 11.
Nice day very dry. I took
my silk shantuny over to
Zella this noon. Harringtons came
Sun. June 12.
Nice day. Lily Rose Hosea
and I went to Westerville
Reynoldsburg to Buckeye Lake
Home by Hebron & Newark
Rose, Lily and I went to Bap-
tist church to Childrens Day.
Mon. June 13.
We washed a little Josephine
Whittier, husband and girl
called in the forenoon.
Maggie and I went to Dr.
Gorsuch, Ryant & Burrers
to see the sick. Jane C. Called
Tues. June 14.
Flag Day. rained a little
this evening. I was at
Chapmans a little while
Mrs Foster left called Dr Harringtons
left
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 109)
Description
[page 109]
[corrresponds to labeled page 106 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Wed. June 15.
Showered some this fore-
noon. Cool, not much doing
I was at Fosters this evening
Thurs. June 16.
Cloudy and cool. Hose
gone all day. Mrs Foster
called for rhubarb. I
was at Chapman's this
afternoon and at Lily's
this evening. Drizzled
a little this evening.
Fri. June 17.
Quite warm. I was out at
Bess and spent the day
and got some plants.
Mrs Gelston called a few minutes
Sat. June 18.
Partly cloudy rained a little
this afternoon. very dry
I set out 4 delphiniums and
a hibiscus. I was at Chapmans
this evening.
Sun. June 19.
I was at Chapmans
very nice day, a little warm,
we went to Mt Vernon, Loudenville
Dover, New Phili, Choshocton
and home. Took our dinner
Mon. June 20.
Quite warm, cloudy. Hosea
[corrresponds to labeled page 106 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Wed. June 15.
Showered some this fore-
noon. Cool, not much doing
I was at Fosters this evening
Thurs. June 16.
Cloudy and cool. Hose
gone all day. Mrs Foster
called for rhubarb. I
was at Chapman's this
afternoon and at Lily's
this evening. Drizzled
a little this evening.
Fri. June 17.
Quite warm. I was out at
Bess and spent the day
and got some plants.
Mrs Gelston called a few minutes
Sat. June 18.
Partly cloudy rained a little
this afternoon. very dry
I set out 4 delphiniums and
a hibiscus. I was at Chapmans
this evening.
Sun. June 19.
I was at Chapmans
very nice day, a little warm,
we went to Mt Vernon, Loudenville
Dover, New Phili, Choshocton
and home. Took our dinner
Mon. June 20.
Quite warm, cloudy. Hosea
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 110)
Description
[page 110]
[corresponds to labeled page 107 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
took Dr Gorsuch to Col to see
Dr. getting along slowly
Jennie & Gene's wife called
a few minutes. I was at
Maggies this evening
Tues. June 21.
Quite windy but no rain
very dry, rain all around
but here. I was out to
Zella's and tried on white
dress. Mrs Gelston, Mildred
Mr & Mrs Irwin called.
I was over to Chapman's
a while. Jane and Bob
have gone to Buckeye Lake.
Wed. June 22.
very dry and windy, Frank
Stelzer cleaned north yard of
weeds, Otto settled up prepar
atory to leaving. Robert Gelston
called.
Thurs. June 23.
Cool and windy. Otto did not
go and will stay longer. Mrs
Foster called this afternoon.
I was at Hetties this evening.
Fri. June 24.
Beautiful bright day. cool. Hose
has not been out, Stomach
out of order. I have done very
[corresponds to labeled page 107 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
took Dr Gorsuch to Col to see
Dr. getting along slowly
Jennie & Gene's wife called
a few minutes. I was at
Maggies this evening
Tues. June 21.
Quite windy but no rain
very dry, rain all around
but here. I was out to
Zella's and tried on white
dress. Mrs Gelston, Mildred
Mr & Mrs Irwin called.
I was over to Chapman's
a while. Jane and Bob
have gone to Buckeye Lake.
Wed. June 22.
very dry and windy, Frank
Stelzer cleaned north yard of
weeds, Otto settled up prepar
atory to leaving. Robert Gelston
called.
Thurs. June 23.
Cool and windy. Otto did not
go and will stay longer. Mrs
Foster called this afternoon.
I was at Hetties this evening.
Fri. June 24.
Beautiful bright day. cool. Hose
has not been out, Stomach
out of order. I have done very
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 111)
Description
[page 111]
[corresponds to labeled page 108 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
little today. In the evening
Maggie came down and we
went to Daisy Wheatons
Sat. June 25.
Warm and very windy all
day. Hose and I went out
to Nellies and got our first
spring chicken. Knoder
girl brot my white dress
home. I was at Lily's this evening.
Sun. June 26.
very warm partly cloudy.
rained a very little shower
this P.M. We took a ride
up route 61 about 6 miles.
rained another nice little shower
this evening. 4 people over night
Mon. June 27.
Drouth broken rained last
night and most of today. Hose
and I went to Columbus. I
got a white felt hat. Otto Y.
went to the Hospital to be
operated on. Tommy brot his
auto in to put in garage
I was at Chapman's a while.
we washed this afternoon.
Tues. June 28.
Beautiful day. I hung up clothes
[corresponds to labeled page 108 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
little today. In the evening
Maggie came down and we
went to Daisy Wheatons
Sat. June 25.
Warm and very windy all
day. Hose and I went out
to Nellies and got our first
spring chicken. Knoder
girl brot my white dress
home. I was at Lily's this evening.
Sun. June 26.
very warm partly cloudy.
rained a very little shower
this P.M. We took a ride
up route 61 about 6 miles.
rained another nice little shower
this evening. 4 people over night
Mon. June 27.
Drouth broken rained last
night and most of today. Hose
and I went to Columbus. I
got a white felt hat. Otto Y.
went to the Hospital to be
operated on. Tommy brot his
auto in to put in garage
I was at Chapman's a while.
we washed this afternoon.
Tues. June 28.
Beautiful day. I hung up clothes
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 112)
Description
[page 112]
[corresponds to labeled page 109 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
ironed and did other work.
Daisy Wheaton called a while
I was at Mrs Fosters this eve.
Hose not busy.
Wed. June 29.
Mrs Gelston & Jane called
very nice day, cool. I spent
the day at Lawsons in West-
erville, and at Lilys in the evening
Thurs. June 30.
Quite warm today. I washed
mattress protector Ots comfort
Cousin Mary & Charley Armstrong
made us a call also Jane C.
I was at Mrs Kimballs this evening
Fri. July 1st.
Warm & very windy, good shower
about noon. We went to Delaware
and paid our taxes this after-
noon, much cooler this evening.
Lily & Rosa came up and we lis-
tened to Democratic convention news
Sat. July 2.
Quite cool and windy. Did
the usual Saturdays work.
I was at Hetties this evening.
Sun. July 3.
Cool today. Rose, Lily Hosea & I
went to Columbus to see Ot
at the Hospital. Lily Rosa and I
went to Baptist Church this evening.
[corresponds to labeled page 109 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
ironed and did other work.
Daisy Wheaton called a while
I was at Mrs Fosters this eve.
Hose not busy.
Wed. June 29.
Mrs Gelston & Jane called
very nice day, cool. I spent
the day at Lawsons in West-
erville, and at Lilys in the evening
Thurs. June 30.
Quite warm today. I washed
mattress protector Ots comfort
Cousin Mary & Charley Armstrong
made us a call also Jane C.
I was at Mrs Kimballs this evening
Fri. July 1st.
Warm & very windy, good shower
about noon. We went to Delaware
and paid our taxes this after-
noon, much cooler this evening.
Lily & Rosa came up and we lis-
tened to Democratic convention news
Sat. July 2.
Quite cool and windy. Did
the usual Saturdays work.
I was at Hetties this evening.
Sun. July 3.
Cool today. Rose, Lily Hosea & I
went to Columbus to see Ot
at the Hospital. Lily Rosa and I
went to Baptist Church this evening.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 113)
Description
[page 113]
[corresponds to labeled page 110 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Mon. July 4.
Rained very hard in
the night, cooler today. A very
nice Forth but very quiet here
I washed some. Mrs Gelston
called in the evening
Tues. July 5.
cloudy and rained this
morning. I washed Ot's cur
tains, Hose took Dr Gorsuch
to Col. to see Dr Hamilton. Mrs
Foster called this afternoon. I was
at Lily's this evening.
Wed. July 6.
Partly cloudy, Hose and Abe
very busy. Jane Chapman
and Maggie called. Jane
Rosa, Maggie and I went
up to call at Burrers. Mrs
Burrer died this morning.
Thurs. July 7.
very windy all morning.
Mrs Perry and I cleaned
Ott's room. very hard rain
this afternoon. Hose and I
went out to Myrtle Perfects to see
Mrs Perfect in her casket.
I was at Chapmans this evening.
Two overnight so far.
[corresponds to labeled page 110 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Mon. July 4.
Rained very hard in
the night, cooler today. A very
nice Forth but very quiet here
I washed some. Mrs Gelston
called in the evening
Tues. July 5.
cloudy and rained this
morning. I washed Ot's cur
tains, Hose took Dr Gorsuch
to Col. to see Dr Hamilton. Mrs
Foster called this afternoon. I was
at Lily's this evening.
Wed. July 6.
Partly cloudy, Hose and Abe
very busy. Jane Chapman
and Maggie called. Jane
Rosa, Maggie and I went
up to call at Burrers. Mrs
Burrer died this morning.
Thurs. July 7.
very windy all morning.
Mrs Perry and I cleaned
Ott's room. very hard rain
this afternoon. Hose and I
went out to Myrtle Perfects to see
Mrs Perfect in her casket.
I was at Chapmans this evening.
Two overnight so far.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 114)
Description
[page 114]
[corrresponds to labeled page 111 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Fri. July 8.
very nice day. cool, I did not go
to Mrs Burrer's funeral. Mert and
Lo called awhile also Mrs
Foster. Maggie and I went up
to the cemetery this evening
then to Hetties a little while
Sat. July 9.
very nice day, cool. I finished
ot's room. We took our clock
back to Centerburg to have it
fixed. Hose not busy today
Sun. July 10.
Windy, rainy off and on all day.
We went to Mt Vernon, Mansfield
Gallion, Mt Gilead and home
Mon. July 11.
very nice day, a little windy, cool
Hose and I went to Col in the
forenoon, he got a new suit of
clothes. Joe, Mary, Jim & Sam
Hopkins were here when we got
home, Hose and Sam got a lunch
at the restaurant and Hose
took him to Delaware. I was
at Maggies this evening
Tues. July 12.
Nice day a little warmer. Still
windy, Abbie Kimball was
here this forenoon. I was at
[corrresponds to labeled page 111 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Fri. July 8.
very nice day. cool, I did not go
to Mrs Burrer's funeral. Mert and
Lo called awhile also Mrs
Foster. Maggie and I went up
to the cemetery this evening
then to Hetties a little while
Sat. July 9.
very nice day, cool. I finished
ot's room. We took our clock
back to Centerburg to have it
fixed. Hose not busy today
Sun. July 10.
Windy, rainy off and on all day.
We went to Mt Vernon, Mansfield
Gallion, Mt Gilead and home
Mon. July 11.
very nice day, a little windy, cool
Hose and I went to Col in the
forenoon, he got a new suit of
clothes. Joe, Mary, Jim & Sam
Hopkins were here when we got
home, Hose and Sam got a lunch
at the restaurant and Hose
took him to Delaware. I was
at Maggies this evening
Tues. July 12.
Nice day a little warmer. Still
windy, Abbie Kimball was
here this forenoon. I was at
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 115)
Description
[page 115]
[corresponds to labeled page 112 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Gelstons a little while.
Louise Sheets called on the
porch a few minutes. I was
at Lily's this evening.
Ot came home this evening.
Wed. July 13.
very warm, a little breeze.
nothing much doing.
I was at Maggies to miss-
ionary meeting in the eve-
ning
Thurs. July 14.
very warm. 98 degrees washed a little
nothing much doing, I was
at Hetties this evening
Fri. July 15.
very warm, Did not do much
this forenoon. This afternoon
a fine rain and much cool-
er. I was at Carries and
Gelstons to call.
Sat. July 16.
A little cooler. We went to
Centerburg this A.M. and got
the clock. Mrs. Ramsey
called this evening
Sun. July 17.
Warm day but nice breeze. We
took our lunch and went
to Carey on a trip. In
[corresponds to labeled page 112 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Gelstons a little while.
Louise Sheets called on the
porch a few minutes. I was
at Lily's this evening.
Ot came home this evening.
Wed. July 13.
very warm, a little breeze.
nothing much doing.
I was at Maggies to miss-
ionary meeting in the eve-
ning
Thurs. July 14.
very warm. 98 degrees washed a little
nothing much doing, I was
at Hetties this evening
Fri. July 15.
very warm, Did not do much
this forenoon. This afternoon
a fine rain and much cool-
er. I was at Carries and
Gelstons to call.
Sat. July 16.
A little cooler. We went to
Centerburg this A.M. and got
the clock. Mrs. Ramsey
called this evening
Sun. July 17.
Warm day but nice breeze. We
took our lunch and went
to Carey on a trip. In
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 116)
Description
[page 116]
[corresponds to labeled page 113 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
the evening I went up to hear
Henry Davis preach.
Mon. July 18.
very fine day not so warm
We washed some. Mert Smythe
and Ada Fravel called.
I was at Fosters this evening
Tues. July 19.
very warm did not do much.
I was at Barcus in the
evening
Wed. July 20.
very warm. not doing much.
I was at Daisy Wheaton's
this evening. Hose took a
boy to Marengo.
Thurs. July 21.
fine shower this early
morning, quite warm through
the day and a nice shower
this evening. Jane Chapman
called a few minutes today
I was at Hetties this evening.
Fri. July 22.
canned 3 1/2 qts blackberries
Hard rain most all last
night, some cooler this
morning. I spent the day
at Irene's, and called at
Chapmans this evening. Mrs.
Kimball called this evening.
[corresponds to labeled page 113 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
the evening I went up to hear
Henry Davis preach.
Mon. July 18.
very fine day not so warm
We washed some. Mert Smythe
and Ada Fravel called.
I was at Fosters this evening
Tues. July 19.
very warm did not do much.
I was at Barcus in the
evening
Wed. July 20.
very warm. not doing much.
I was at Daisy Wheaton's
this evening. Hose took a
boy to Marengo.
Thurs. July 21.
fine shower this early
morning, quite warm through
the day and a nice shower
this evening. Jane Chapman
called a few minutes today
I was at Hetties this evening.
Fri. July 22.
canned 3 1/2 qts blackberries
Hard rain most all last
night, some cooler this
morning. I spent the day
at Irene's, and called at
Chapmans this evening. Mrs.
Kimball called this evening.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 117)
Description
[page 117]
[corrersponds to page 114 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sat. July 23.
Beautiful cool day. Did not
do much. was at Lily's in
the evening
Sun. July 24.
Beautiful day, cool
Hose, Lily Rosa and I
went to Shawnee Hills swim-
ming pool a while, then
home at 2 P.M. church in the eve
Mon. July 25.
Lovely day, still cool.
Earl Forman made me a
bed for delphiniums in
the back yard. I was at
Mrs Ramsey's this evening
Tues. July 26.
Cool, showers off and on
all day. Bess spent the
day here. I canned 1 qt
blackberries, was at Jane
Chapmans a while, also at Hetties
Wed. July 27.
rained quite hard early
this morning. We washed
a little, very nice day, we
transplanted lily bulbs,
in new flower bed. Hose
helped Abe clean the
office.
[corrersponds to page 114 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sat. July 23.
Beautiful cool day. Did not
do much. was at Lily's in
the evening
Sun. July 24.
Beautiful day, cool
Hose, Lily Rosa and I
went to Shawnee Hills swim-
ming pool a while, then
home at 2 P.M. church in the eve
Mon. July 25.
Lovely day, still cool.
Earl Forman made me a
bed for delphiniums in
the back yard. I was at
Mrs Ramsey's this evening
Tues. July 26.
Cool, showers off and on
all day. Bess spent the
day here. I canned 1 qt
blackberries, was at Jane
Chapmans a while, also at Hetties
Wed. July 27.
rained quite hard early
this morning. We washed
a little, very nice day, we
transplanted lily bulbs,
in new flower bed. Hose
helped Abe clean the
office.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 118)
Description
[page 118]
[corresponds to labeled page 115 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Thurs. July 28.
very nice day, cool breeze. We
went to Delaware this morning.
I got larkspur seed and Hose
got some things. Mrs Foster
called this afternoon and
Maggie this evening.
Hard wind and rain this evening
Fri. July 30.
Lovely day very cool. I ironed
11 sheets and some towels. Hose
got a chicken for Sunday.
Jack went home this afternoon
to stay until Monday. I was
at Lily's this evening.
Sat. July 30.
very nice day, some warmer.
I dressed a chicken made two
pies and canned 3 qts blackberries
Hose took device to [illegible]
for Marengo man to use.
Sun. July 31.
very beautiful day, not too warm
We went, took our lunch, to
Del, Allendale, to see about trees,
Worthington, Plain City, Dublin
Mechanicsburg, Urbana, Belfountain
Richwood, Del and home by
2 P.M. Percil L. called a few minutes
Mr Barnhardt also called.
[corresponds to labeled page 115 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Thurs. July 28.
very nice day, cool breeze. We
went to Delaware this morning.
I got larkspur seed and Hose
got some things. Mrs Foster
called this afternoon and
Maggie this evening.
Hard wind and rain this evening
Fri. July 30.
Lovely day very cool. I ironed
11 sheets and some towels. Hose
got a chicken for Sunday.
Jack went home this afternoon
to stay until Monday. I was
at Lily's this evening.
Sat. July 30.
very nice day, some warmer.
I dressed a chicken made two
pies and canned 3 qts blackberries
Hose took device to [illegible]
for Marengo man to use.
Sun. July 31.
very beautiful day, not too warm
We went, took our lunch, to
Del, Allendale, to see about trees,
Worthington, Plain City, Dublin
Mechanicsburg, Urbana, Belfountain
Richwood, Del and home by
2 P.M. Percil L. called a few minutes
Mr Barnhardt also called.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 119)
Description
[page 119]
[corresponds to labeled page 116 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
I went to church in the even-
ing and called at Maggies a few
minutes.
Mon. Aug. 1.
very nice day, warmer a little
breeze. Hose spaded flower bed
and we reset and planted
delphiniums.
Tues. Aug. 2.
Cloudy and cool, drizzled a
little about noon. We went
to Col this forenoon and
got roof paint and tended
to other business. I was at
Chapmans awhile and at
Lily's later.
Wed. Aug. 3.
very nice day. warm but breezy
washed a little and went
to a missionary tea at
Daisy Burrers this afternoon
I was at Hetties this evening
Thurs. Aug. 4.
Nice day quite warm. I
washed my green and white
dresses also ironed them.
Jane Chapman and Mrs
Ramsey called also Maggie
spent the evening to listen
to the Band concert on the
[corresponds to labeled page 116 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
I went to church in the even-
ing and called at Maggies a few
minutes.
Mon. Aug. 1.
very nice day, warmer a little
breeze. Hose spaded flower bed
and we reset and planted
delphiniums.
Tues. Aug. 2.
Cloudy and cool, drizzled a
little about noon. We went
to Col this forenoon and
got roof paint and tended
to other business. I was at
Chapmans awhile and at
Lily's later.
Wed. Aug. 3.
very nice day. warm but breezy
washed a little and went
to a missionary tea at
Daisy Burrers this afternoon
I was at Hetties this evening
Thurs. Aug. 4.
Nice day quite warm. I
washed my green and white
dresses also ironed them.
Jane Chapman and Mrs
Ramsey called also Maggie
spent the evening to listen
to the Band concert on the
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 120)
Description
[page 120]
[corresponds to labeled page 117 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
square. Hose busy most of
the day. Mrs Gelston called a few minutes
Fri. Aug. 5.
Quite a warm day, not much
breeze. Mrs Lawson spent the
day here, Mrs Foster called
late this afternoon.
Sat. Aug. 6.
very warm day, Zella Knoder
made my green dress longer.
Bess called a few minutes
and brot me a qt of apple butter
I was at Barcus and Chap-
mans this evening.
Sun. Aug. 7.
very nice day, cloudy, drizzled
a little this morning. Hose
took Barcus out to reunion.
We took ride to O'Shaunessy.
Shawnee pool, and Olentangy
Pool, got home 2 P.M. called at
Smythes, they not at home.
I went to Baptist Church tonight
Jews over night, cooler
Mon. Aug. 8.
Nice day, cool. Hose made my
flower bed larger and we planted
larkspurs. Hose went down to see
Joe after dinner, found him about
the same.
[corresponds to labeled page 117 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
square. Hose busy most of
the day. Mrs Gelston called a few minutes
Fri. Aug. 5.
Quite a warm day, not much
breeze. Mrs Lawson spent the
day here, Mrs Foster called
late this afternoon.
Sat. Aug. 6.
very warm day, Zella Knoder
made my green dress longer.
Bess called a few minutes
and brot me a qt of apple butter
I was at Barcus and Chap-
mans this evening.
Sun. Aug. 7.
very nice day, cloudy, drizzled
a little this morning. Hose
took Barcus out to reunion.
We took ride to O'Shaunessy.
Shawnee pool, and Olentangy
Pool, got home 2 P.M. called at
Smythes, they not at home.
I went to Baptist Church tonight
Jews over night, cooler
Mon. Aug. 8.
Nice day, cool. Hose made my
flower bed larger and we planted
larkspurs. Hose went down to see
Joe after dinner, found him about
the same.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 121)
Description
[page 121]
[corresponds to labeled page 118 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Tues. Aug 9.
Lovely, day, I washed some
towels. Billy Fisher called a few
minutes also Mrs Kimball.
I was to see Mrs Man then
spent the evening at Maggies
Wed. Aug 10
Very nice day, a little warm
Our reunion today, at Elliott full
time. Hose and I went,
rained a little shower this
afternoon. I was at Tetties
this evening
Thurs. Aug 11.
Very nice day, partly cloudy
We went to Columbus, got
my watch from repair shop
and tended to other business,
Jane C. called a few minutes.
I was at Lily's this evening.
concert tonight on square.
Fri Aug. 12.
fine day, quite cool. I was
at Fosters this evening but had
to come as Smythes called.
Sat. Aug. 13
Fine day, cool, did the us-
ual Sat work. Elliott called
also Mrs. Irwin. A small
blaze at the creamery Robins
boy killed up near Lake.
[corresponds to labeled page 118 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Tues. Aug 9.
Lovely, day, I washed some
towels. Billy Fisher called a few
minutes also Mrs Kimball.
I was to see Mrs Man then
spent the evening at Maggies
Wed. Aug 10
Very nice day, a little warm
Our reunion today, at Elliott full
time. Hose and I went,
rained a little shower this
afternoon. I was at Tetties
this evening
Thurs. Aug 11.
Very nice day, partly cloudy
We went to Columbus, got
my watch from repair shop
and tended to other business,
Jane C. called a few minutes.
I was at Lily's this evening.
concert tonight on square.
Fri Aug. 12.
fine day, quite cool. I was
at Fosters this evening but had
to come as Smythes called.
Sat. Aug. 13
Fine day, cool, did the us-
ual Sat work. Elliott called
also Mrs. Irwin. A small
blaze at the creamery Robins
boy killed up near Lake.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 122)
Description
[page 122]
[corresponds to labeled page 119 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sun. Aug. 14.
Warm today 100 degrees in the sun.
Leightner boy killed by
train this morning. Hose
very busy all day. Carrie
and Jane called a few minutes
Mon. Aug. 15.
very warm day. We washed
7 sheets & other things. Bill
Hixenbaugh called this evening.
I was at Hetties, got some
peaches and apples, Maggie
gave us some tomatoes.
Helen F married
They commenced widening
the street in front of
our house this morning.
Tues. Aug. 16.
very warm day. I ironed some
this morning and canned 7 pts
of tomatoes. Hose very busy.
Jane C. and Mrs Foster called.
Wed. Aug. 17.
very warm but breezy. I canned
5 pts of tomatoes. Hose quite busy.
Mrs Foster called a while. I
was at Chapmans this evening.
It is raining hard tonight
between ten & eleven o clock.
Thurs. Aug. 18.
Hard rain last night, de-
[corresponds to labeled page 119 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sun. Aug. 14.
Warm today 100 degrees in the sun.
Leightner boy killed by
train this morning. Hose
very busy all day. Carrie
and Jane called a few minutes
Mon. Aug. 15.
very warm day. We washed
7 sheets & other things. Bill
Hixenbaugh called this evening.
I was at Hetties, got some
peaches and apples, Maggie
gave us some tomatoes.
Helen F married
They commenced widening
the street in front of
our house this morning.
Tues. Aug. 16.
very warm day. I ironed some
this morning and canned 7 pts
of tomatoes. Hose very busy.
Jane C. and Mrs Foster called.
Wed. Aug. 17.
very warm but breezy. I canned
5 pts of tomatoes. Hose quite busy.
Mrs Foster called a while. I
was at Chapmans this evening.
It is raining hard tonight
between ten & eleven o clock.
Thurs. Aug. 18.
Hard rain last night, de-
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 123)
Description
[page 123]
[corresponds to labeled page 120 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
lightfully cool today. Irene
Mac & Leland were here for
dinner. Irene and I went
to Nannie Lytle's funeral.
Tonight kid band is
playing on the square.
Fri. Aug. 19.
very cool. Did not do much
was at Fosters this evening
Sat. Aug. 20.
Getting warmer, beautiful day.
Big crowds going by to con-
vention. I canned 8 pts of
tomatoes, dressed a chicken
and other work. Mr Parsons
called this evening
Sun. Aug. 21.
Nice day a little warmer.
We had a nice chicken
dinner, then Rosa, Lily
Hose and I went to Mt Gilead
Marion, Larue, Richwood
Del. and home
Mon. Aug. 22.
Getting warmer. We wash-
ed a little. I was at Hetties
Hetties this evening.
Tues. Aug. 23.
A warm day. I paid my
[corresponds to labeled page 120 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
lightfully cool today. Irene
Mac & Leland were here for
dinner. Irene and I went
to Nannie Lytle's funeral.
Tonight kid band is
playing on the square.
Fri. Aug. 19.
very cool. Did not do much
was at Fosters this evening
Sat. Aug. 20.
Getting warmer, beautiful day.
Big crowds going by to con-
vention. I canned 8 pts of
tomatoes, dressed a chicken
and other work. Mr Parsons
called this evening
Sun. Aug. 21.
Nice day a little warmer.
We had a nice chicken
dinner, then Rosa, Lily
Hose and I went to Mt Gilead
Marion, Larue, Richwood
Del. and home
Mon. Aug. 22.
Getting warmer. We wash-
ed a little. I was at Hetties
Hetties this evening.
Tues. Aug. 23.
A warm day. I paid my
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 124)
Description
[page 124]
[corresponds to labeled page 121 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Progress Club dues today.
I spent the day at Bess
and Elliotts. Mrs Perry called
this evening also. Irene
Mac & Leland. Hose busy
this afternoon.
Wed. Aug. 24.
very warm but breezy. Hose
and I set out 3 peony bulbs.
Bess gave them to me. Mrs
Perry cleaned upstairs. I
made over criss cross cur-
tains in west room. The
B. & L. was robbed today of $266.
I was at Barcus' this evening.
Thurs. Aug. 25.
Warm, partly cloudy. I wash-
ed some towels. Hose busy.
entertainment on square this evening
Fri. Aug. 26.
Nice day, cloudy. I washed
and ironed west room cur-
tains. Mrs Foster and Jane C.
called. much cooler this
evening. rained in Col. today.
Sat. Aug. 27.
Nice day, not so warm, Road men
are working hard on sewer re-
pair to open the street for fair
[corresponds to labeled page 121 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Progress Club dues today.
I spent the day at Bess
and Elliotts. Mrs Perry called
this evening also. Irene
Mac & Leland. Hose busy
this afternoon.
Wed. Aug. 24.
very warm but breezy. Hose
and I set out 3 peony bulbs.
Bess gave them to me. Mrs
Perry cleaned upstairs. I
made over criss cross cur-
tains in west room. The
B. & L. was robbed today of $266.
I was at Barcus' this evening.
Thurs. Aug. 25.
Warm, partly cloudy. I wash-
ed some towels. Hose busy.
entertainment on square this evening
Fri. Aug. 26.
Nice day, cloudy. I washed
and ironed west room cur-
tains. Mrs Foster and Jane C.
called. much cooler this
evening. rained in Col. today.
Sat. Aug. 27.
Nice day, not so warm, Road men
are working hard on sewer re-
pair to open the street for fair
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 125)
Description
[page 125]
[corresponds to labeled page 122 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
I dressed a chick this morning.
I was at Chapmans a while
this evening.
Sun. Aug. 28.
Nice day cool & cloudy, fine
shower about noon. We
went down to Smythes a few min-
utes to invite them to go to the fair
with us, they were not at home.
Mon. Aug. 29.
Nice and cool this morning
Lo, Mert Hosea & I went to the
Fair terribly hot this afternoon
got home at 5 P.M.
Daisy Wheaton called this
evening. House most full tonight
Tues. Aug. 30.
Terribly warm. I ironed a
lot of sheets this morning.
Maggie came down this evening
and got our thermos bottles.
Then she and I went up to
Hetties and got peaches.
Wed. Aug. 31.
very warm, several over
night last night. Eclipse
of sun today. I was at
Lily's this evening.
Thurs. Sept. 1.
very warm. Hosea busy. Did
[corresponds to labeled page 122 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
I dressed a chick this morning.
I was at Chapmans a while
this evening.
Sun. Aug. 28.
Nice day cool & cloudy, fine
shower about noon. We
went down to Smythes a few min-
utes to invite them to go to the fair
with us, they were not at home.
Mon. Aug. 29.
Nice and cool this morning
Lo, Mert Hosea & I went to the
Fair terribly hot this afternoon
got home at 5 P.M.
Daisy Wheaton called this
evening. House most full tonight
Tues. Aug. 30.
Terribly warm. I ironed a
lot of sheets this morning.
Maggie came down this evening
and got our thermos bottles.
Then she and I went up to
Hetties and got peaches.
Wed. Aug. 31.
very warm, several over
night last night. Eclipse
of sun today. I was at
Lily's this evening.
Thurs. Sept. 1.
very warm. Hosea busy. Did
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 126)
Description
[page 126]
[corresponds to labeled page 123 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
not do much today. Dr Har-
ringtons came tonight for a
few days. Awful storm in
Columbus, light out on
Fairgrounds, also here, drizz-
led a little here
Fri. Sept. 2.
Warm day. I washed some.
We took 2 bu of wheat to Dela-
ware and got 3 sacks of
flour & 1/4 sack. Harringtons
gone. Hose got a [illegible]
from Maggie, we set
it in the north yard.
Got a chicken of Bess
Sat. Sept. 3.
Cloudy this morning. I
dressed a chicken and iron-
ed some. Rained like the
dickens this afternoon.
Republican meeting at
Chapmans rather damp.
Sun. Sept. 4.
Drizzled quite a little last
night, this morning cooler.
House almost full last night.
Rosa, Lily Hosea and I went
to Utica, Newark & home. got
1/2 bu muskmelons. Rained
shower after we got home
[corresponds to labeled page 123 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
not do much today. Dr Har-
ringtons came tonight for a
few days. Awful storm in
Columbus, light out on
Fairgrounds, also here, drizz-
led a little here
Fri. Sept. 2.
Warm day. I washed some.
We took 2 bu of wheat to Dela-
ware and got 3 sacks of
flour & 1/4 sack. Harringtons
gone. Hose got a [illegible]
from Maggie, we set
it in the north yard.
Got a chicken of Bess
Sat. Sept. 3.
Cloudy this morning. I
dressed a chicken and iron-
ed some. Rained like the
dickens this afternoon.
Republican meeting at
Chapmans rather damp.
Sun. Sept. 4.
Drizzled quite a little last
night, this morning cooler.
House almost full last night.
Rosa, Lily Hosea and I went
to Utica, Newark & home. got
1/2 bu muskmelons. Rained
shower after we got home
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 127)
Description
[page 127]
[corresponds to labeled page 124 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Mon. Sept. 5.
Beautiful Labor day. I
washed a little this mor-
ning then Hose and I went
down to Joe's for a while.
I was at Maggies but
had to come home as
Hose went away. Jane C.
called a few minutes to
ask me to hear a welfare
speaker at her house. I
did not go. Wrote to M.A.
Musser a birthday letter.
Shut off refrigerator
Tues. Sept. 6.
Lovely cool day. We went
to Columbus. I got black and
white wiggly dress. Mrs Whit
ney called also Mrs Irwin
today. Three rooms full
tonight. Got 18 new glasses.
Wed. Sept. 7.
Fine cool day. The men are
filling cement on the street.
I was at Mrs Fivaz to a mis-
sionary meeting this after
noon. At Hetties a little while
this evening.
Thurs. Sept. 8.
Quite cool. I washed 6
sheets. Mrs Foster called
[corresponds to labeled page 124 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Mon. Sept. 5.
Beautiful Labor day. I
washed a little this mor-
ning then Hose and I went
down to Joe's for a while.
I was at Maggies but
had to come home as
Hose went away. Jane C.
called a few minutes to
ask me to hear a welfare
speaker at her house. I
did not go. Wrote to M.A.
Musser a birthday letter.
Shut off refrigerator
Tues. Sept. 6.
Lovely cool day. We went
to Columbus. I got black and
white wiggly dress. Mrs Whit
ney called also Mrs Irwin
today. Three rooms full
tonight. Got 18 new glasses.
Wed. Sept. 7.
Fine cool day. The men are
filling cement on the street.
I was at Mrs Fivaz to a mis-
sionary meeting this after
noon. At Hetties a little while
this evening.
Thurs. Sept. 8.
Quite cool. I washed 6
sheets. Mrs Foster called
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 128)
Description
[page 128]
[corresponds to labeled page 125 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
I was at Lily's this evening
Fri. Sept. 9.
Still cool but getting warmer
not much doing. Jane C. called
a few minutes. Clara & Calvin came
Sat. Sept. 10.
Fine day, warmer. Calvin and
Clara went to Columbus for the day
I took tumblers up to Hettie.
Gotchall's barn burned this
evening.
Sun. Sept. 11.
Lovely day. Hose busy in the
morning. Calvin & Clara called
a few minutes then we all
took our dinners and went
out to Elliotts, and had din-
ner together. I wore my new
dress. I went to Baptist Church this evening
Mon. Sept. 12.
Getting warmer, threatening
rain, Hose busy, Miss Bond
came last night for a week.
house fairly busy. Vic B. was
here last night. I was at Fos-
ters a little while this evening.
Tues. Sept. 13.
Nice day. Did not do much,
called a minute at Janes. I was
at Lilys this evening.
[corresponds to labeled page 125 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
I was at Lily's this evening
Fri. Sept. 9.
Still cool but getting warmer
not much doing. Jane C. called
a few minutes. Clara & Calvin came
Sat. Sept. 10.
Fine day, warmer. Calvin and
Clara went to Columbus for the day
I took tumblers up to Hettie.
Gotchall's barn burned this
evening.
Sun. Sept. 11.
Lovely day. Hose busy in the
morning. Calvin & Clara called
a few minutes then we all
took our dinners and went
out to Elliotts, and had din-
ner together. I wore my new
dress. I went to Baptist Church this evening
Mon. Sept. 12.
Getting warmer, threatening
rain, Hose busy, Miss Bond
came last night for a week.
house fairly busy. Vic B. was
here last night. I was at Fos-
ters a little while this evening.
Tues. Sept. 13.
Nice day. Did not do much,
called a minute at Janes. I was
at Lilys this evening.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 129)
Description
[page 129]
[corresponds to labeled page 126 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Wed, Nice day, partly cloudy.
Sept. 14. Mrs Foster called and gave
us 4 nice tomatoes. Mrs Kimball
and Maggie called. I was a
Carries a little while. Bob start-
ed to school in Tenn. today.
Thurs. Sept. 15.
nice day not very warm. Daisy
Wheaton gave me some shrubs
to set out. I was at Hetties
this evening. Karl Conaway
called to see Hosea.
Fri. Sept. 16.
Fine day, cooler. I went to
Welch's and got cotton Batt, then
went to Baptist Aid society.
Lily Barcus, Maude Reichel-
derfer & Mrs Ramsy called
this evening. I was over on
the square to Democratic
Speeches a little while
Sat. Sept. 17.
Quite cool today, Miss Bond
left. I did the usual work.
We went down to Conklin & Irwin
and got a new bed springs
and mattress. I was at
Lily's this evening. Fire in
stove tonight. Little frost last night.
[corresponds to labeled page 126 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Wed, Nice day, partly cloudy.
Sept. 14. Mrs Foster called and gave
us 4 nice tomatoes. Mrs Kimball
and Maggie called. I was a
Carries a little while. Bob start-
ed to school in Tenn. today.
Thurs. Sept. 15.
nice day not very warm. Daisy
Wheaton gave me some shrubs
to set out. I was at Hetties
this evening. Karl Conaway
called to see Hosea.
Fri. Sept. 16.
Fine day, cooler. I went to
Welch's and got cotton Batt, then
went to Baptist Aid society.
Lily Barcus, Maude Reichel-
derfer & Mrs Ramsy called
this evening. I was over on
the square to Democratic
Speeches a little while
Sat. Sept. 17.
Quite cool today, Miss Bond
left. I did the usual work.
We went down to Conklin & Irwin
and got a new bed springs
and mattress. I was at
Lily's this evening. Fire in
stove tonight. Little frost last night.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 130)
Description
[page 130]
[corresponds to page 127 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sun. Sept. 18.
very fine day. a little warmer
we took our dinners and went
to Millersburg today. had an
enjoyable ride. 3 overnight
tonight. I went up to church.
Mon. Sept. 19.
very warm day. we washed a
little. Conklin & Irwin brought
our new bed over. We gave Ott
a different one also changed
mattress in front room upstairs.
Bess spent the afternoon
here. I was at Chapmans a
while this evening.
Tues. Sept. 20.
Drizzled a little last night
and some today, some
cooler, Has been very dry all
summer and fall.
Wed. Sept. 21.
Drizzly all forenoon. Hose and
I went to Columbus. I got a hat
and other things. Henry Martin
Wife and Rie, also Mrs Bale
and Hartmans called. I was
at Hetties this evening.
Thurs. Sept. 22.
Drizzled some and cooler.
[corresponds to page 127 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
Sun. Sept. 18.
very fine day. a little warmer
we took our dinners and went
to Millersburg today. had an
enjoyable ride. 3 overnight
tonight. I went up to church.
Mon. Sept. 19.
very warm day. we washed a
little. Conklin & Irwin brought
our new bed over. We gave Ott
a different one also changed
mattress in front room upstairs.
Bess spent the afternoon
here. I was at Chapmans a
while this evening.
Tues. Sept. 20.
Drizzled a little last night
and some today, some
cooler, Has been very dry all
summer and fall.
Wed. Sept. 21.
Drizzly all forenoon. Hose and
I went to Columbus. I got a hat
and other things. Henry Martin
Wife and Rie, also Mrs Bale
and Hartmans called. I was
at Hetties this evening.
Thurs. Sept. 22.
Drizzled some and cooler.
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 131)
Description
[page 131]
[corresponds to labeled page 128 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
nothing much doing.
Fri. Sept. 23.
Much cooler today. Progress
Club met at Faith Condits
had a fine time. I
was at Barcus this evening
Sat. Sept. 24.
cool day, Maggie called in the
afternoon, I took some corn
to Fosters in the evening
Sun. Sept. 25.
Beautiful cool day. We went
to near Utica and got melons
and two big tomatoes. I
was at church in the evening.
Mon. Sept. 26.
Rained most of the day.
Hose busy all day, I washed
a little in the morning.
Tues. Sept. 27. Mrs Fivaz called I signed
to help pay for church furnace.
rained this forenoon. I
got my orchid cotton blank-
ets from Welch's. Maggie and
Billy called a little while
this evening. Took my shoes
up to shoe man to have plates
put on them.
Wed. Sept. 28.
Nice cool day, clear. I spent
[corresponds to labeled page 128 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
nothing much doing.
Fri. Sept. 23.
Much cooler today. Progress
Club met at Faith Condits
had a fine time. I
was at Barcus this evening
Sat. Sept. 24.
cool day, Maggie called in the
afternoon, I took some corn
to Fosters in the evening
Sun. Sept. 25.
Beautiful cool day. We went
to near Utica and got melons
and two big tomatoes. I
was at church in the evening.
Mon. Sept. 26.
Rained most of the day.
Hose busy all day, I washed
a little in the morning.
Tues. Sept. 27. Mrs Fivaz called I signed
to help pay for church furnace.
rained this forenoon. I
got my orchid cotton blank-
ets from Welch's. Maggie and
Billy called a little while
this evening. Took my shoes
up to shoe man to have plates
put on them.
Wed. Sept. 28.
Nice cool day, clear. I spent
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933 (p. 132)
Description
[page 132]
[corresponds to labeled page 129 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
the day at Irene's. Had a fine
time. 3 over night
Thurs. Sept. 29.
Beautiful day, cool, we wash-
ed some. I was at Maggies
in the evening.
Fri. Sept. 30.
Beautiful day, much warmer
I washed 2 spreads and other
things. Mrs Perry swept up
stairs. Hose and I kept David
Monroe while his wife and he
went to Columbus in the
afternoon. Mrs Foster called
and gave us a bottle of
catsup.
Sat. Oct. 1.
Beautiful day, Monroes left
Made my first pumpkin pies
for the season. I was at Lilys
in the evening. Got chicken of Luella Boston
Sun. Oct. 2.
Beautiful day. Hose busy, we
did not take a ride. Ott is
working for awhile in Col-
but still rooms here, Percie
Lawson made me a nice call.
I went to church this evening.
Mon. Oct. 3.
Beautiful day but windy
[corresponds to labeled page 129 of Roberta Hopkins Diary 1931-1933]
the day at Irene's. Had a fine
time. 3 over night
Thurs. Sept. 29.
Beautiful day, cool, we wash-
ed some. I was at Maggies
in the evening.
Fri. Sept. 30.
Beautiful day, much warmer
I washed 2 spreads and other
things. Mrs Perry swept up
stairs. Hose and I kept David
Monroe while his wife and he
went to Columbus in the
afternoon. Mrs Foster called
and gave us a bottle of
catsup.
Sat. Oct. 1.
Beautiful day, Monroes left
Made my first pumpkin pies
for the season. I was at Lilys
in the evening. Got chicken of Luella Boston
Sun. Oct. 2.
Beautiful day. Hose busy, we
did not take a ride. Ott is
working for awhile in Col-
but still rooms here, Percie
Lawson made me a nice call.
I went to church this evening.
Mon. Oct. 3.
Beautiful day but windy
Dublin Core
Title
Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933
Subject
Hopkins House--Ohio--Sunbury
Hopkins, Roberta B--1871-1945--Journal
Myers Inn--Ohio--Sunbury
Sunbury--Ohio--History
Hopkins, Roberta B--1871-1945--Journal
Myers Inn--Ohio--Sunbury
Sunbury--Ohio--History
Description
This book is the journal of Roberta Hopkins. Entries date from January 1931-July 1933.
Creator
Roberta B. Hopkins; Sunbury, Ohio
Date
1931-1933
Rights
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
Format
Book
Language
English
Type
Text
Identifier
31186004
Collection
Citation
Roberta B. Hopkins; Sunbury, Ohio, “Roberta Hopkins' Journal, 1931-1933,” Delaware County Memory, accessed December 25, 2024, http://66.213.124.233/items/show/79.