Wednesday, August 1, 1934

It sure rained a lot last night. Mr. Cleveland’s birthday today. We baking bread & coffee cake. We went to Altolff’s sale 1½ south of Wartburg, but didn’t buy anything, Walter bought a hand plow. Christ Buehler’s moving furniture & etc. this afternoon. Uncle Fred & Aunt Mary are helping.

Saturday, August 16, 1930

Today is Freeburg Home Coming & also a lot of sales.  Papa went to Altoff sale at Wartburg, IL.  He bought some disc plates for .25¢.  Fred Schaefer is moving into part of Albert Monike’s house.  Lester Gregson’s have a little boy.