Mittie's Journal, 1941: May 4, 1941, Sunday

Oklahoma Pioneer Mittie Stephens Cobb enjoyed family, home and garden. Mittie's 1941 Journal shares weathered pioneer experiences and every day life in Arapaho, Oklahoma. Mittie and Rufus "Dad" lived west of Arapaho with daughter Mary and son Frank and owned the Cobb Store in Arapaho. Cecil and Lena Cobb, Fannie and Richard Bland lived nearby. George, Jack, Loys Cooper, Randall and Mildred Shankland moved out of state and stayed in touch by letters. Mittie turned 73 years in 1941 outliving three of her children, Rexie, Rollie and Harvey.

It was serendipity

to have Mittie's Journal to read and share in 2008. The calendar days of 1941 are the same as 2008. Richard received the Journal from his mother, Fannie, and gave the Journal to his cousin Betty in spring 2008. This great-granddaughter first had it in hand in July 2008. For a few weeks it was transcribed to email for family. Mittie's Journal blog began October 12, the anniversary of the day Mittie and Rufus landed at Gip, Oklahoma 1892 in open prairie. Check out that Journal entry. It is a blessing to share this Journal with others. To stay in the matching year the remaining Journal days appear in the Journal Archive as they are posted. Thanks for stopping by. The 1936 journal and part of 1937 is also available for transcribing. Work in progress.

May 4, 1941, Sunday

Rained thru out the night. Rain at dawn. South Wind is strong.

A Sweet Peace abides with in and around us. Scripture: Remember the Sabbath Day and keep it Holy. Exodus 20:3-17

I arose at usual time, took a bath, then cooked breakfast for Dad and I. I cleaned up room and spaced the potted plants around differently. Set some outdoors in shade of the house for the Summer.

I shall read and cut clippings for Pioneer Book today after the housework is completed. Mary got more pictures for our Books on Saturday. Cecil and Lena were in town and went after feed for Stock in Clinton. It began to Rain and they hurried home before the Creek could rise. I saw them pass as I sat by my window. Frank came home about Noon. Showery weather for hours. Mary came in later. I read till late.