November 21 through 30, 1931: lots of snow, a new grandson, and a Red Cross application for aid

November 21, 1931

Lark Sandish[1. I found a gentleman by the name of “Larkin Sandidge” in the 1930 U.S. Census, 49 years old, living as a lodger with Clarissa Beaver in Marysville. His occupation was listed as “teamster”. See “United States Census, 1930,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GRZL-LPS?cc=1810731&wc=QZFW-KT1%3A648805101%2C650493301%2C649414501%2C1589282411 : 10 December 2015), Larkin Sandidge, School District 12, Marysville, Montana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 25-26, sheet 2B, image 4 of 4; citing NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002).] was up listening to the radio until after 12 midnite and had his bottle with him. Albert was in Helena for several days. Mrs. Nyaski was here last nite.[2. I found a 52-year-old woman by the name of “Josephine Nyaski” in the 1910 U.S. Census, living in Marysville with her husband, Andrew Nyaski, their three children, Louis, Frank and a 17 year old daughter (whose name was difficult to make out), and her two children by a prior marriage, Silas and Josie. Both Andrew and Josephine were born in Germany. See “United States Census, 1910,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MLC4-TKW : accessed 3 December 2016), Josephine Nyaski in household of Andrew Nyaski, Marysville School District, Lewis and Clark, Montana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 175, sheet 2A, family 28, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 833; FHL microfilm 1,374,846.]


November 22, 1931

Albert had some time getting the ice broken in Eiffel tower to get water.


Christie Schenk circa 1932
Christie Schenck circa April 1932[3. In 1942, Mary wrote this on the back of the photo: “I love this picture and my son Christy. Mother”]

November 23, 1931

Christie Schenck and Martin Pole rode to work to day, Martin got bucked off twice.


November 26, 1931

It’s been colder and more snow has fallen than did all thro the winter last year. Archie Burns died at the poor farm. Alex Elgie was taken to Helena sick.[3. I located a 67-year-old single man named “Alex Elge”, born in Sweden, in the 1930 U.S. Census living in Marysville. See “United States Census, 1930,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCM5-Z5M : accessed 3 December 2016), Alfred E Elge, Marysville, Lewis and Clark, Montana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 26, sheet 1A, line 31, family 12, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1258; FHL microfilm 2,340,993.]


November 28, 1931

Frances Dalin baby boy was born Sat. 6 a.m.[4. The “baby boy” is my uncle, Clayton Raymond Dalin, born November 28, 1931, in Helena, Montana.] Archie Burns’ pallbearers were Dan Derosier, August Summers,[4. I located a 50-year-old single man named “August Summers”, born in Michigan, living in Marysville. See”United States Census, 1930,” database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCM5-ZTJ : accessed 3 December 2016), August Sommers, Marysville, Lewis and Clark, Montana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 26, sheet 2A, line 8, family 33, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1258; FHL microfilm 2,340,993.] Mr. Rudio H. Weinwritter[?].


November 30, 1931

I had to apply to the Red Cross for aid to-day thro Ingmans. It sure hurt my pride and heart, with tears, “I say, who cares”.


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