CeCe Holter

MY MOTHER’S JOURNAL: My mother also wrote in her journal. I will attempt to transcribe her shaky handwritings. THE START OF A JOURNAL 2005: Jan 25 A week ago temperatures were 20 below zero – we’ve had very icy conditions – now there is thawing – I’m very achy! Finished the 3rd large quilt today. Audrey cleaned today. NOTE: Audrey (Skovlund) Ulvestad is my 1st cousin. She would help mom with cleaning. Jan 26 David came over & brought me a check for $2550 from crop insurance – so nice! NOTE: David Holter is my 1st cousin and farms our land. Dot & Ray came back yesterday after a 3 weeks stay on (the) east coast. Her sister Mary passed away NOTE: Dot & Ray Oines used to be our farm neighbors. I attended 12 years of school with their oldest daughter – Pat (Moe) Oines. Been cutting blocks – 6 in. Jan 27th Writing to Twila – Adelpha was here & did my hair. A very strong cold wind – 20 degrees – Myron & Sal may come tomorrow – Delph is shopping for me NOTE: Twila (R

1/1/2010 5:59:50 AM The story of a lifetime: Page 14: Q: When and where were your mother’s mother and father born? What was her mother’s maiden name? A: Thea Anonby Q: Describe the kind of people they were A: I don’t know what kind of people they were. Page 15: Q: If you have inherited any of the characteristics of you mother’s parents, describe what they are and how you feel about them. A: I wouldn’t have the slightest idea if I have any of these characteristics. I have the impression they were God-fearing people. Q: What do you know about their values, philosophies and religious beliefs? A: I believe they were thrifty people, hard-working – They were Lutherans. 1/1/2010 12:08:28 PM (Mom’s memoirs continue) Q: What kind of work did your mother’s parents do? A: My mother’s parents were farmers. Q: What else would you like to say about them? A: I never knew them – we were living in Canada. Page 17: Q: When and where were your father’s mother and father born? What was his mo

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