August 15, 1941, Friday

Warmer weather, rather Sultry in early hours. A gentle breeze blew up about 11 A. M.

Dad and Frank went to Gip at 7 this morning so Mary had to stay at the Store while they are gone. That leaves me alone with all the house work to attend to. Scripture read Ezek. 18.

Still have High Blood Pressure affecting me leaving my heart very weak at times. After kitchen work was finished then my flowers were watered and gathered to fill Vases. There are some lovely ones still growing, if only Rain would come to moisten & cool the Ground.

One half of a month has passed without much moisture falling. Cotton does not need any and is looking so pretty and harty and hale.

Rain! A hard shower came at 1 o'clock Noon while I was eating a Lunch. A heavy soaking down poor for 20 minutes or so. How growing plants will rejoice over their Bath. Frank and Dad were late (afternoon) returning from Gip, the Alfalfa was stacked while they were out there.

Mary attended a Farewell Social at the Tavern Inn given by Business women of Clinton at night. Social was for Ruth Read who leaves for Wyoming to make there home - with mother and sister. There were many nice tokens of remembrance given Ruth by the large crowd attending the Dance and Social.