Thursday July 16.

Arrived In Mission Field - Sunday Sept. 17, 1939
I with four Elders met president and Sr. Christensen and were assigned our places. One Elder Newsom (?) And I are to remain in Houston for the present.
My first companion is Sr. Christensen from Shelley Idaho.

Monday Sept. 18
My first day tracting. We didn't start as early as we should. We held class then went tracting had quite a full day for my first experience. It is wonderful. Sr. Christensen loaned a Book of Mormon to a lady who was very interested.
My directions are completely turned. I hope I can get straight. We make a fruitless trip accross the city to visit a investigator.

Tuesday
I had such a cold we thot it best I stay home today and rest. I pressed my cloths, wrote a letter home, will be ready to start tomorrow. We should have attended a social at the church but thot it best not to.

Wed. Sept. 20
I attended my first mission primary. We met at the home of one of the investigators. We had about 4 girls + 8 boys. They are very interested. We went to a wedding shower of one of the Saints there. I met some very nice people. We gave them a glass compartment dish.

Thursday, Sept 21
Today while tracting we had 3 B of M's returned. We held one cottage meeting with a lady. She was very interested she said we cleared some things that bad been bothering her. We went accross the city to another primary of 6 girls. We then went to the mission home then I met most of the D.P.'s who are called together for meetings. They are expecting 14 missionaries from the foreign mission Sunday. We went with two of the Elders to hold a street meeting quite an experience. I hope I can learn to talk so I will be able to do some good. Received a letter from Mother and Aunt Lorena.

Saturday, Sept. 23
Saturday so we didn't get up quite so early. We thot we would do our week grocery shopping when we reached our store we found it closed. A Jewish holaday so we waited after shopping up town we spent a very enjoyable afternoon tracting it is becoming more interesting all the time. We were invited in one home by the man while waiting for the lady but we had a very nice conversation, several other nice interesting conversations. I filled my first reports to the Pres. + D.P. had to write a letter to each.

Sunday
Well, just one week in the mission field. A very enjoyable week I know I will like it here. We went to Sunday School this morning it takes about 45 minutes to get to the church. We had a wonderful meeting. The 14 elders expected from the foreign mission have not arrived yet.
We went to Elders meeting at 5:30 there we received instruction from the District President and quote scripture. Sr. Christensen was one of the speakers tonight she sure did fine.
I sent a card to Wanda.

Monday, Sept 25
This morning while tracting we met a lady - a methodist - who said any one could write something and say it was scripture. We had 3 invitations in one [mansion? ]. This afternoon while looking for an investigator we met a lady who does missionary work for the 1st Assembly of God. She says she met Christ face to face. And now she is saved. We spent 2 hrs. there. We waited in the Rice Motel Rest Room until time for street meeting, but the first of the foreign missionaries.

Tuesday
A very successful day we tracted from 8:30 to 1:30. 3 invitations in many nice conversations. We were invited in a beautiful one cannot describe it as it should be. A Lady 83 took us around to show us the rooms they have hand carved things from India, China, Japan, South America + Mexico. A beautiful carved screen from India. Table lamp from China. A magnificent hand painted Tapestry India. A huge fire place with mexican figures carved in the panel, with designs carved by the former owner of the house. A German painting. So many things, too wonderful to find words to explain she granted us permission to take some pictures of the house + surroundings we opened a new tracting district tonight + were invited in one home.
I took charge of my first primary today + tried to tell a story. We went to mutual tonight late better late than never they say.

Wednesday 27

Sunday Oct. 1, 39
Attended Sunday School + fast meeting. It was a wonderful meeting realy and inspiration. We were invited out to Settles for Dinner my first time out to dinner the young folks took us to the mission home. Sr. Christensen + Snow sang Come, Come, ye Saints. In mutual Br. McAurthor + and Elder from Scotland spoke.
One new Lady Sr. Rick and an Elder March came in this morning from S.L. Elder March left for Baton Rouge, La.
After 10 pm Pres. called told Sr. Christensen she was to go to San Antonio and I to Baton Rouge me to leave at 8:20 and she 9:30 Monday morning. So rather sudden + quick packing.

Monday + Tuesday
Sr. Christensen took the taxie with me to the station. I had to wait more than an hour. Sr. Rick traveled to Alexandra, La with me then Sr. Summer and I left for Baton Rouge when we arrived in Alex. We called one of the Saints she went to the station got us and took us to the Lady missionaries apt. but they were out, Sr. Rick stayed there in Alex with Sr. Erica and Sr. Summers from Ririe came with me to Baton Rouge. We boarded the train at 12:20 am Tues. morning arrived here 7:30 2 hrs late, crossed the miss about 2 but I didn't know it. We found that the room the girls had were still vacant so went 1618 Plank Road we did a little tracting attended primary and the Elders Webster + March borrowed a car and brought our baggage.

Wed.
Realy my first day working + Baton Rouge we had some very good conversations this morning while tracting the people seem to be a little more friendly here. A barber down the street stopped us and talked quite a while.
We visited investigators this afternoon then went to street meeting they do not work out so well here three news boys tried to drown the Elders out. I weighed myself 131.

Thursday Oct. 5
This afternoon we went to see Mr. Kirkland to see about holding a meetin with her she is going to Calif. but wants to have us discuss the B of M when we returns. We went south through Negro town to see a lady, but she was indifferent. After street meeting we went with the elders to see a family the lady a member (Cerett.) Elder Johnson the D. P. took us in his car.
It was very foggy when we got up this morning.

Friday Oct. 6
A grand day this morning when tracting we called at (received answer) 7 homes and had 6 conversations loaned two B of M and one invitation in and have a prospect for a class.
My turn at a door a man put his head out he couldn't come out he said he had no clothes on.
We went to a book of mormon class with the Elders tonight.
I came to realize more and more how incapable I am.

Sat. Oct 7
We decided not to get up so early this morning so got behind. We washed our hair. My the water is nice, makes my hair so soft. The Elders called up and told us to meet them at Dixsons car lot at 3. They got there at 4. Bro. Dickson took us to his home we had a very enjoyable afternoon and evening had my first picture taken. The family is sure nice. They took us to a show. Received letter from home and Wanda.

Sunday.
Well my first Sunday at Baton Rouge. We arrived at the city hall just after officers meeting started. While there Bro. Millett pointed to me and said you give a talk next Sunday night also Elder March. Bro. and Sis. Blackburn took us, the Elders, & 3 young men going to the U down here to their home for dinner. After dinner I had a chance to play the piano. We were late for night meeting and were told about it. I had to dismiss.

Monday.
As we had nothing for breakfast we did not eat and got started tracting a little earlier. We didn't have so many conversations but had 2 invitations in. One lady told us all about her sorrow, her mother died of cancer this summer. This afternoon we went to see a lady about having a meeting and stayed there 3 1ň2 hours. She and her daughter were very interested. I hope we didn't confuse them we are going back next Monday. Received a very nice letter from Wilhelmina in New Haven, Conn.

Tuesday Oct 10
Today we walked to Istruma (?) Visited one of the Saints, quilted on her neighbor;s quilt and had dinner there. We went to Bro. And Sis. Millets after primary had a enjoyable evening had supper & popcorn balls. I sent a card to Aletha.
Of all the things and people I remind people of one lady said I remind her of a headless woman she saw.

Thursday Oct 12.
Today I didn't feel so well and Sr Summers had a cold so we just went out for about 2 hours, visited 2 hours, then came home and studied and rested all afternoon, got dressed went to street meeting. At 9 o'clock the phone rang it was long distance from Houston wanting us to find the D.P. Elder Johnson so we set out to find him the Elders had just moved that day and we knew it was somewhere on Spain St. So we set out to find it. At 9:30 pm their old landlady was not home so we just went to the 1600 block on Spain and walked until we saw Elder Johnson's car, which was at 1831. We were just 1 hour & a half finding them it was a call from pres.

Sunday Oct. 15
Just arrived home from my first country trip. Elder Johnson took us Sat. Morning about 10. We went to golgalis(?) We visited many of the Saints there arranged a meeting for last night. I talked on or mean I tried Christ's ministry on the Western Hemisphere. Also played for the singing it sure seems good to play the piano once more. We stayed at Bor. Fred Ficklins (?). The people there are sure nice. We attended Sunday School this morning. I played and taught the youngest group. After arll is siad and done I had a grand time. I do hope I am not making Elder Johnson dislike me. I have got to snap out of this.

Monday Oct. 17-39.
Today was my first contact with a minister. We went to hold class with Mrs. Williams. She had told a minister friend and we just got started when he came. He was very nice (Holliness Church) he talked so fast we didn't have much chance to say anything. He invited us to visit him and family when he moves here. We were late for street meeting and after meeting we brought the Elders here and Elder Johnson made some candy.

Oct 17-39.
I conducted primary today. Elder Johnson visited. After street meeting we all visited Swensen's members the (...) Going to L.S.U. We had a pretty good day. I had 2 invites in and we have another meeting beginning next week. I received a letter from Sr. Christensen and $ she borrowed.

Oct. 18, 1939 Wed.
Mother's Birthday
We went out to Br. & Sis. Blackburn's tonight to a chop suey supper. We were enjoying the visit when the phone rang. Elder Farnsworth the mission geneological supervisor was in the city. Elder Johnson brought him out. He is the one I knew in Delta.

Oct. 21.
We attended a little primary girls birthday party then visited Brians & Sr. Pennington. There we had some possum. We ate so much after we were through we were in misery.

Sunday Oct. 22.
We were late for Sunday School, and my were we raked over about it. I studied all day preparing & worrying about a talk for the night meeting when we got there I found I didn't have to give it. We had a good crowd. Elder Farnsworth & Bro. Millett took up the time. It was really an inspirational day.

Monday Oct. 23
Loaned a Book of Mormon.

Tuesday Oct 24
Sr. Summers eyes were bothering her so much so we went up town this morning. We then decided to go to a dentist. I had him check mine. I thot one of mine was decaying under a filling everything was OK he said the bill would be $ Sr. Summers had one filled her also $ so I ask him if he made any consideration to missionaries and to our surprise he wasn't going to charge anything. We told the nurse we would pay for the filling.

Wed.
We went tracting this morning and I had some very nice conversations. Just before it was time to come in it started raining very hard so we had to come in we got kinda wet. I wrote a letter to Doris Johnson S.L.C. We had arrangements for a class with a lady down the street at 2 so ventured out in the rain but when we got there there was a not on the door telling us she had started working and couldn't take up our time. It rained all afternoon so we made some peanut butter pie & Banana muffins and Sis. Summers went to bed early because she didn't feel very well.

Thursday Oct 26.
A very hot sultry day after the rain had pretty good day. Tried to hold a class with Mrs. Brown but she was not home and we made arrangements to hold one with Mrs. Radford but her sister-in-law was there so we just visited. We took some pictures here and also one of me by a Banana tree up town. We bought some things for the primary party Tuesday.

Sat & Sunday Oct 28-29
Pres. Christiansen & Elder Johnson came in on us yesterday about noon. Pres. Commented about my weak hand shake. He ask Sr. Summers when she was ready to go home and me if I am ready to take over. Altho I don't think she will move now until she goes home.
We went out to Sr. Blackburn's for lunch.
I tried to give my talk tonight (The Apostasy) was pretty scared and when Pres walked in I was worse. I didn't do so well. He gave me some suggestions - to use my own ideas not a book. Speak louder.

Sunday Nov. 5.
We were invited to a birthday dinner at Mrs. Brian it was sure nice. Sr. Summers gave a very good talk on Relief Society in meeting tonight.

Monday
Not much success in tracting. I didn't get a book out nor an invitation in. But we had a very enjoyable afternoon. We went to hold class with Mrs. Williams but she wasn't home so we went to see Mrs. Kirkland had class with her. I had a good chance to explain the Church security plan. We spent the evening and held class with Mrs. Albritton. The Elders called and said Mrs. Hopkins died.

Nov 7 Tuesday.
The Elders called early and said we would go to the funeral if we had a way so we went with Blackburns. I had to play my first funeral and also my first time I played for an occasion of that kind. While the last song was being sung (a trio) a woman who was drunk got up to help sing and just about ruined it.

Wed.
Pretty bad luck tracting. I had 3 cancels and no books loaned.
We went out to Blackburns for lunch. Had srump (shrimp?) gumbo my it was good. We walked back to primary the Elders with us. We went to street meeting and from there to hold a meeting with the picture machine but the lady's little boy was sick so couldn't.

Nov. 9
We walked all afternoon and couldn't find anyone home. We were sure tired. Went to street meeting then we walked from the car line several blocks to a Book of Mormon class with the Elders.

Nov 10.
We went to Bro. Millett's for supper before genealogy their baby has whooping cough. Hope I've had it. Had quite a time with the class. After class we spent about an hour practicing songs.

Nov. 12 Sunday
There were two Elders at Sunday School came in for conference Bailey and Nelson.
Sis. Summers and I went with Elder Johnson and three of the outside Elders to pride to hold conference we all had to talk. I had to play for the singing I thot it was a piano but when I pressed not much sound came out it was an organ. We are invited out there for Thanksgiving dinner.

Monday Nov 13 -39
My first mission conference.
We went tracting for 3 hours when we got back we had to go with the Elders & Blackburns to practice.
We held missionaries meeting in the Hieldburg (?) Hotel at 3:30 to nearly 7. Elder Callis gave us some very fine instructions we were permitted to ask questions. We had a real feast of spiritual food. They called a photographer and took our pictures.
We rode with Elder Johnson to Gonzales (?). There we had a wonderful conference but I certainly felt like I would easily have gone through the floor. I played for the singing and played too fast then played for Elder Cauk (?) a violin solo. We both got lost then they called me up to talk right after that. I was so upset and scared I made a mess of everything. I hope I may be forgiven. I must learn to do better.
I talked to Bro. Callis he asked me about my health & how I am enjoying everything and admonished me to play. I need it. We stayed at Fred Ficklins.

Monday Nov. 14
Elder Johnson called for us at about 8:30 so we went on our way to New Orleans.
We arrived there about 11. So went sight seeing we went over the Huey P. Long bridge. ["Audubon Park" written in the side column here.] We went through the park, saw the animals then drove through the French quarters. We left the car and went through the Cabildo one of the most notable museums of the US. We also went through the St. Louis Cathedral in the French quarter. Walked over to the docks where they load ships. Everything was so interesting. We held conference in the B.K.A. Hall. We had such a wonderful spirit the people in New Orleans seem to be working so well the missionaries didn't have a chance to talk. We came home with Elder Johnson. Arrived at 20 past one AM.

Sat. Nov 18.
Sister Summers was in bed with a cold Thursday and Friday . Elder Webster and March were out Thursday and got soaked in the rain so Friday Elder March was in bed too. It just poured down both days.
We went to town today I had my hair cut and styled there. We went and had our pictures taken. We met Mrs. Barman met us so we went to a show. Deana Durben (?) In First Love.

Sunday.
Bro. Millet told me this morning I was to talk tonight so I prepared on tried to one on Free Agency.

Monday Nov. 20.
We went tracting there after lunch we went to see Mrs. Radford. She wanted to have us clear some tings in her mind about Reincarnation, so she told us to come in the morning. She calls us her girls. We went to see our picture proofs and on to street meeting. After which we met Elder Websters Uncle and Aunt. Sis took me to see the show. Babes in Arms.

Tuesday
We called Mrs. Radford & went to hold class with her instead of tracting had a good discussion. We went to primary this afternoon. I ask Iva Lou if she would like to write to Aletha. We held street meeting at 5:30 and got off the bus with the Elders to go to their room. There they found Elder Crane. Elder Johnson returned. Elder Webster is to move on. Went to B of M class with the Elders.

Wed 22 Nov.
We had a very good morning tracting. My first home was an invitation in and such a good conversation in fact such a good morning then we held a B of M class with Mrs. Kirkland. After street meeting we went out to Serrets(?) to visit. Elder Johnson sure likes to embarrass me about not talking. Then when coming home he said I must be a jelly fish. (How a?) I like that.

Thanksgiving Nov. 23 - 39
The D.P. Elders Webster, March, & Crane, Sis & I all left at 8:15 for pride for a Thanksgiving dinner. We were allowed in the kitchen. The menu: Turkey, fish, roast pork, potato salad, lettuce salad, Dressing, Fruit Salad; coconut, lemon, pumpkin pie; Fruit and plain cake. But just before sitting down Br. Millett came for us to go to Gonzales to a funeral. They needed a pianist. We swallowed our dinner, took some pictures, went to Ethel to bless a baby and back to the funeral.
At the Funeral two ladies lost complete control and had to be taken out during the last song. And one man passed out and had to be taken to a doctor.
Our little Seventh Day preacher was there he brought Sis. book.
We stayed for Genealogy class.
Will they never cease kidding me about not talking.

Friday
Elder Johnson and Allen came for Genealogy. And Elder Webster is to leave tonight about mid night.

Sunday Nov. 26
Sis. Has to talk tonight. Mrs. Black, Cook & Gladhil and Miss Doty and missionaries all went out to Sr. Blackburn's for dinner. We stayed until time for meeting. There were only 16 present including missionaries.
Monday
Had a fairly good morning a lady asked me to bring a book of M. Back in Jan. We went to see Mrs. Albitter she had been crying and had to tell us all her troubles she didn't give us a chance to hold a class with her she talked so much. Went with the elders bought a dish of Chili Mack. Wrote to Lucile & Martha & Zoe.

Tuesday Nov. 28
Fathers Birthday.
It was so cold out this morning we each had an invitation in. We walked to Istruma and went to Millet's to fix the Sunday School report but Bro. Millett wasn't there. A washing machine salesman came he claimed to be a Baptist preacher. When Br. Millett came they had quite a discussion we had to leave for primary. The elders came we went with them for the B of M. Class. Barmans left for their vacation. We had a card from Elder Johnson asking us which of the places we want to go this week end.

Sat. Dec. 2.
We got up and rushed around to get our hair washed and curled in order to be ready to leave with Elder Johnson at noon to go to Albany.
We got there in time for primary. I played for song practice most of the time. We went to Sister Myrtle Bankston we then went to singing practice. I didn't hitch right well they aren't used to the accompanist and don't know all the songs right. We slept at Sister George Ann Murphy's.

Dec. 3.
We had a nice S. School and Fast meeting everyone bore their testimony. We went with a sister of the other two ladies mentioned, for dinner (Sister Fiddie Kenchum) They are all so grand. At services tonight we three had to talk mine was very very short on the Resurrection. I forgot most of what intended to say. We arrived home at 9:30.

Dec. 4
We couldn't find many home while tracting so we went up to see Mrs. Albritton. We chipped in and helped buy food and cooked dinner. We took her to the meeting at Millett's.

Dec. 5 Tuesday
We had a fine morning. Sis had two invites & I one. Mrs. Williams ask us to have th Elders come to administer to her. So we are going to take them tomorrow night. I told my first story in Primary here.

Dec. 6.
We received our notification, Sis. Is to go to Houston & home & I to go to Alexandria Friday morning. So we called Sr. Blackburn and went out to see her. We went to see Mrs. Kirkland took her picture and held class with her. Such terrible things these goodbyes.

Dec 7. Thursday.
This morning when I was getting dressed the phone rang. I answered it and it was a telegram from Houston. I ask them to sent it out. I can stay here and Sis doesn't leave until Sunday night. We are both so happy. Now we can go to Angola.

Dec 8.
We left for Angola. At 12:30 we went inside the gate Ficklius home is just inside they have a negro "trusty"(?) who is serving time - 7 to 20 years for murder. We held a meeting in the Presbyterian church had about 50 present. I played for singing Elders Johnson & Allen & Sis. talked. We stayed up way late playing the records and visiting.

Sunday. Dec. 10
Our last day together Sis Summers and I. We went to Pennintons for dinner first then to Dixons. We were so full but it was all so nice. We had a large crowd at meeting and Anna & Dave Brian came to tell Sis good bye. They all love that girl, I do too.

Monday. Dec. 11.
I bid Sis good bye here didn't go to the train. She left at 12. I had to break out crying I felt so bad my eyes were swollen this morning. My new companion came at 6. She is Louise Christensen from the Whittier ward. She is ready and craving action. I do hope and pray I can do what is required of me. The elders are moving over near us on Jefferson Ave. Sis. was tickled with street meeting she will make a good missionary. She starts right out at the beginning.

Dec 12. Tuesday.
We went tracting for three hours this morning.

Dec. 14. Thursday.
Sis. Christensen dislikes tracting so much she came home set down and started a letter to Pres. to tell him how much she hated tracting and how she hates it here. Made me feel pretty down hearted. She started to cry and then went out alone for a walk. She then felt better. We went out to Millets to meet the Elders & to go out to Serrets. We waited an hour & half they didn't come so we went on out they we(re?) there.

Friday Dec 15.
We took the Elders to Mrs. Bowmans. Elder Nelson took charge we had a good Bible Discussion.

Sunday. Dec. 17.
We went with the Elders out to play the records out on their old tracting district. Sis. & Elder Nelson took up the time in meeting, the best I think I have attended since I came here.

Monday Dec 18.
We worked Plank Rd. Sis loaned her second book. We took the Elders to play the records for a lady but she wasn't home. We went to see Mrs. Kirkland but she was busy. Rec. A box with Fruit Cake & peanuts from Aunt Lorena. Couldn't wait until Christmas. Mailed my picture to home & Aunt Lorena. Tracted 4 hrs.

Tuesday.
Rain all day, but tracted 4 hr. Any way I loaned a book at the house Sr. Summers loaned 2 before. We started a new street, had some very interesting conversations, mostly elderly ladies.

Wed Dec 20
We tracted 2 hrs. then had to get ready to leave for Albany at 12:30. Rec. A large box from home: cake, cookies, popcorn, & candy. Gave the Elders some. They stayed talking so long we had to rush so fast to get to the depot on time. Arrived in Albany at 20 to 2. Br. Ben Stewart met us. We went to Sr. Fiddie Kenslina (?pg 49) & stayed until time for the Christmas program . I played for the singing the building was packed mostly non-members. 2 Baptist Deacons. A very lovely program them dramatized the Friendly Discussion a good idea I think we slept at Ben Stewarts. He gave us each a book with 3 handkerchiefs.

Thursday Dec 21.
Winter begins today we both have red faces from the hot sun. We visited at Stewart took pictures, gathered pecans, got some mistletoes & holly.
Br. Stewart took us to meet the bus it came & passed right through without slowing down or blowing the horn so we had to wait around from 2 until 6:50 we walked around left some pamphlets with a hitchhiker, the man at the station & a young man who like Sis & kept following us around. I gave a book to the man at the bust station. We arrived home at 8:30 a card here for me from Ben Stewart & a comparative report from Elder Johnson.

Dec 23 Saturday
We & the Elders went out to Dixons for the afternoon & evening also Therel Black. Dixons gave us each a box of 3 hanks. I had a nice talk with their 2nd boy. He has 2 children. Bro. Dixon took us to a show.

Sunday
We had our Christmas programs in Sunday School. I had charge of two songs by the children & a Diologue with 3. They went off pretty well. When the program was over I looked back and there was a man who lives on our tracting Dis. He offered to bring us home so we accepted and he practically insisted on us going to lunch, but I refused. He called and took us to night meeting. He acts so queer. I had to talk so I studied most of the afternoon that is when I could keep my mind on anything. The man worried me. The Baptist church had a broadcast of carols from 6 to 8 on the steps of the city hall. We missionaries with Sr. Doty & Cook & Black decided to go to midnight mass so in order to kill time we got on the ferry and rode back & forth twice. It was so cold I nearly froze. Then we went to mass at 11 so we could get a seat. It was all very interesting. The music was beautiful. The priest gave about a 30 min. talk. Of the things he said, that the saying should be peace on earth to men of God will not as we say it and there are many things we are not to understand just believe.
The Elders came over about 11 last night to use the phone as they were called to go to a distant city to administer to a sick lady. So we decided to hold a class just we missionaries. We did & made plans to hold them in the future.

Monday Christmas
We were invited out to Sr. Penningtons for dinner so before going I swept & dusted the floors & washed the dishes. We were late getting there. I was ready in plenty of time we had roast Turkey, chicken & pork dressing with each & all the trimmings with 4 kinds of pie & 3 cake. We visited & played games then went to Sr. Westbrook for supper. Sis got sick so much excitement. Sr. Millet brought us home.

Tuesday Dec 26.
We had a terrible rain storm in the night and we went tracting. It was still raining a little but we put out 3 hours in anyway.
We went out to Sis. Blackburn's for dinner. I received a lot of cards today Uncle Alfred& Ivan Shipley each sent $ & the seventy quorum sent a 5 money order.
I got a letter from Pres. He wonders why we don't have more hours investigator when so many saints.

Dec 27.
I am so thrilled today I sold my first B of M. The man was the only one home he invited us in and we talked quite a while on gospel subjects. I told him about the book and he said he would like to read it. He asked if there were any charges on it. I said when we sold them they were 50 cents so he paid me and said he would read it carefully. He looks like a good prospect. Also the little lady that has my book says she reads a little each morning and finds it very interesting. This morning at one of my first houses my tongue got twisted when I tried to talk to a man. I couldn't say Latter Day Saints. I said "rattle day snakes". Elder Johnson came back today took us to class at Pennington's.

Jan New Year 1940.
Started the New Year out by being sick we were invited out to Dixson's for dinner, but I didn't feel equal to it but we went out to Brown's to hold class. We walked it took us 45. We caught a ride a little way. Had a very enjoyable class Mrs. Brown's brother a Mr. Wax is about to join the Catholic church. He is just full of questions. We celebrated the new year by going to a show.

Jan 2. Tuesday.
I'm thrilled I loaned 2 B of M so did Sis this morning. We went out the Sister Blackburn's for dinner at noon nearly froze walking out.

Jan 3.
2 books again this morning for each of us. We nearly freeze but that brings us invitations in. My first real terrible well anyway Sis asked me if I would do the dishes today & she would tomorrow. Well, I did & when I came back to the room she was not there but had left a not saying I have gone to the library to study, will meet you at the hotel at 5:30. That such got me, I didn't know what to do. I broke down crying and prayed for guidance. I surely need it I confided in Mrs. Barman, maybe I shouldn't but I had to talk to someone. I felt better and wrote a letter to Pres. but didn't mail it. When I got street corner they were through with meeting all were there. We went with Bro. Millet and the Elders administered to Ottie Ficklin. We went to Sr. Pennington's for the records. The Elders came home with us & Elder Nelson gave a few instructions concerning missionaries going out alone & especially taking the whole afternoon off for study. I am thankful for Elder Nelson.

Thursday Jan 4.
Raining.
We took the Elders to hold a meeting and play the records for Mrs. Williams then we went to make arrangements to hold Beehive classes. And after street meeting we played 2 records for Barmans. Mrs. Barman is very interested and wants more.

Monday & Tuesday Jan 8 & 9
Sis put 10 and I 9 B of M's last week & I a P of G. & 4 other. I also gave a talk in meeting last night. I had a sore throat and felt pretty miserable Br. Dixson wanted to take us to Angola. I knew we shouldn't and my prayers were answered. He called by to tell us he couldn't take us. Sis didn't feel very well so she stayed in bed all afternoon then we went out to Blackburn's with the Elders. Br. Blackburn's car broke down and he was late getting home so we stayed all night and came home this morning. Sis still felt bad this afternoon so she stayed at Sr. Pennington's while I held primary. I took the machine up town to the Elders. We didn't go to meeting tonight.

Jan 10 Wed.
Sis was sick so we stayed in all day. Had a nice conversation with Mrs. Barman and her mother explained some of our principles.

Jan 11.
We went tracting for about 4 hours but this afternoon Sis didn't feel very good so we stayed in put in a pretty good time studying.
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We went to Angola again. We had a storm the coldest in history, taps froze the first snow to fall for over 40 years and I had the flue and went to bed for 3 days my first Sunday I have missed Jan 28.
We went to New Orleans Feb 3. for conference & Mardi Gras. Pres & Mother were there and 27 missionaries we had to stay in the Elders room they treated us very nice. We held 3 meetings Sunday and a missionary meeting Monday. I didn't have to talk at all.
Sister Christensen went to Pres. with a story so he called me aside and talked to us and told us to not be childish. And to try to work together and pray over our troubles.
We went to see the parade in Mardi Gras stood on the street from 11 am. till 3:30 before the parade came then it only lasted about a half hour. I'm glad to see it once but I wouldn't put myself out to see it again.
I loaned 18 B of M in the month of Jan.

Sunday Feb 11-40
We went to Sr. Brian's for dinner after Sunday School. A regular banquet. The two DP's came later Elder Johnson is going to Bogusla(? Pg 63) to finish his mission & Elder Bily is going to be our new D.P.
We bid Elder Johnson good bye tonight.

Monday Feb 12.
We tracted 5 hours went to street meeting then went out to Estura first to some primary children's homes. Miners. We spent about an hour there and I had a good gospel conversation with the man while Sis with the lady. I left a B.M. with him that made 2 for the day. The other was with an old lady who was much impressed with the Friendly discussion. After 7 we went to Westbrook's for a chicken spaghetti supper, received a letter with $2 from Uncle Eddie.

Tuesday.
Sis didn't feel good this morning so we didn't go out till after noon then for only an hour because of Primary. We had a nice primary we gave them Valentines and Mrs. Brian served us all cocoa and cake.

St. Valentine's Day.
We had the best class so far with Mrs. Albritton and a fair one with Mrs. Fuller. She knew and agreed already about the God head. She really studies her Bible.
We went out to Sis Blackburn's for supper. When we got home there was a Valentines box from Aunt Lorena. Bless her heart.

Feb. 15.
We only tracted two hours. Sis isn't well so I studied a lot and fixed my scrapbook and wrote Uncle Eddie and Aunt Lorena and Sis Vera Christensen at Corpus Christi. The new Tryania(?pg65) came Sis and I are one the honorable mention and Pres. put a thot from one of my weekly letters.

Sunday Feb.
Yesterday aftern much rain the night before the world around here was pretty wet. I washed my hair, clothes, ironed, bathes, rushed up town to get my watch which cost me $5.00. Mr. and Sr. Serratt came for us at 5:30 and took us out to their home for the evening a canal was over flooded and he had to drive through water up to the running bard for about a half block. The Elders brought their pants over for us to press. We broke the Sabbath and pressed them this morning. We had a good S.S. and after dinner we went out to Blackburn's. I really enjoyed it out there today. And the meeting tonight was simply grand. Sis. Ira Doty (a U student) and Elder Nelson talked.

Thursday Feb 22.
Well Louisiana had it's final election and Gov. Jones won out. Mrs. Brian asked us to stay to supper Tuesday. Yesterday we went to the hospital to see Woodrow Pennington. It was Mrs. Bareman's birthday.
Now, Thursday, the Elders moved today. And they have a phone hooray. Elder Bailey came to talk to us about a new Tracting D. Then we went uptown to see if we could sell some tickets. We went to the Istmus Hotel to see if the Elders would hold street meeting. They didn't but we had a good conversation with a man who thot he had seen me before. They had a big parade and grand stand speech for the new governor so we stayed for that.

Wed. 28.
Ira Doty invited us to go visit her at the French house and eat supper. The 3 elders and Bro. Gledhill also. After that I played a tune or two on the piano thene we went to a show. Sis. was peeved at me for leaving the show and Elder Baily talked to me about Sis and her garments.

Sunday Feb 25.
My first proposal.

Sunday March 3
My greatest thrill today while waiting for the bus this morning. Mrs. Shelon came in her car picked us up and took us to Sunday School. She had told us she wanted to attend our church. The lesson was quite confusing for a non-member but she says she will go again next Sunday. Elder Rogers came to meet Elder Johnson. Millets are letting the church use their organ for services.

March fourth
Tracted 6 hours so tired could hardly get home. Elder Johnson left for home.

March 5.
A grand day. Held a wonderful meeting with Mrs. Shelton. She said she has always accepted all religious literature and read it because she had never been satisfied also she said she could listen to us all day. Before Primary we went to see Klinepeters and made arrangements to hold a B M class in Tuesday nights. Then had a fine Primary we then went to see Mrs Van Osdell(?69) and made arrangements to begin holding B M classes with her. Tonight had a pretty fair gospel conversation with Mrs. Jackson.

Week of 9-15
Held our B.M. classes. Were very successful. Mr. Van Osdell told us of a Mrs Prizer who wanted to know something of our church so we called to see her. Momday Mrs. Shelton is going to work for the Telephone company for a month as an instructor on the dial system so will be unable to hold class with her. We met her sister while tracting Thursday. She says Mrs. Shelton knows our church is right. I loaned 3 B. M. Friday and Sis 4.

Saturday March 16.
Got a letter from home yesterday looks like things are getting pretty serious with Orlan and Carol.

Sunday March 17.
Went to Albany with Elders to hold Conference. Had a wonderful time. Elder Dixson and wife took us. The saints had a picnic lunch. All ready to fix after S.S. I took minutes of the meeting. Also I talked at the 2 o'clock meeting, talked on Gifts. Elder Baily complimented me tho it was pretty short.

Mon 18.
Tracted and went on out to Sr. Penningtons for lunch, rested then tracted back. Loaned 3 B.M. Elder Bailey came about 7:30 Sis had taken a sleeping powder and gone to bed. He stayed about and hour and half talking felt much better after hearing him talk.

Tues.
A big explosion at the Dupont plant. It shook the house. 3 men killed and 3 injured. Had Easter egg hunt at Primary. Junior Millett ran away from home today. Conducted the class and Kleinpeters had 2 new ones present they brought us home.

Wed. 20.
Sis seemed put out about something especially after class at Fullers. We had a few words. Kleinpeters came got us and took us to a show. Grand people he says he is going to quit smoking.

Sat Mar. 23.
Because Mrs. Barman was rushing to get ready to leave I was ironing for her and her aunt and uncle came and caught me with my hair down and in my house coat. Bro. Millet came and got us to go out to their house for supper we went to the B.M. class at Serrilts(?72)

Easter -24
Had a fine Easter program in S.S. nearly all the program was extemporaneous. We all went out to Dixsons all their family was there.
We went got Mrs. Fuller took her to meeting.

Tuesday 26 Mar.
Today I was invited in a presp. minister home. We ask him what he thot of the Mormons and did he tell us? He had an article all written out. Among the many things he said was that we have a group called the avenging angels who pledge their lives. We just got started asking questions when he said thy had a appointment but they invited us to go back. Had a fine meeting at Kleinpeters.

April Fool.
Sis. Didn't have her report ready to send so we didn't go out ths morning. I wanted to fool some one so bad so I decided to call the Elers. Elder Bailey answered. I told him pres. Was in town . He got quite excited at first then he remembered that he was in S.L.C.
Called Mrs. Rerrick and told her we would take her apartment. Mr. Barman's birthday.

April 2. Tuesday.
At one of my houses we were invited in an old lady is crippled her granddaughter is staying there. She is very interested in mormonism, says some elders administered to her a few years ago. She believes all she knows about it, she is handicapped her work won't permit her to attend church. I certainly hope to meet her again.
Had a nice class at Kleinpeteres, my charge.

Sunday Apr. 7.
Spent yesterday evening at Serretts. They brought me home in a down pour rain. We took Mrs. Fuller to S.S. During class discussion she said she believed the B of M. And its origin. In Fast meeting, she got up and told some of her experiences in helaing it cause some remarks and some of the L.S.U. made fun. We bought a hamburger then went down to the river for an hour or so. We attended B.Y.P.U. class with Mrs. Albritton then we had to rush to our meeting as I had to talk. Talked on Temple work.

Tuesday Apr. 9
We met our pres. Minister again today, stayed nearly 2 hrs. Of course we didn't get any where with him but he said one complimentary thing that our church has a very strong financial system and if other churches could get it they would be much better.
I received a letter with 6 letters in it from the Seagull class at home, so cute.

Friday April 12.
Sis received a telegram (8:30 am) telling her to go to Houston tonight so she packed Elder Bailey came over and he walked with us but to Blackburns. Mrs. VanOrell invited us to come for supper. Sis went to tell the people in Istruma goodbye. And after our meeting at VanOsdell's we went out to Dixsons for a farewell supper. On our way home we picked up the Elders and we all went to the Depot to see her off at 12:10.

Sat April 13.
My new companion is Sis Helen Lelandis arrived at 6. She rested for a while then we caught a bus for Gonzales. Elder Bailey met us and we stayed with Marchand's. Had a little get together , 7 elders were there. We sure had a grand time.
Sunday morning held missionary meeting and meeting again at 3. I talked. And night meeting had a wonderful time, then Dixon's brought us home. I sure love Sis. She is such a sweet person.
Elder Bailey said we should go to New Orleans on Saturday for the gold and green ball so we left with Sat. About noon. When we got to the Depot we found we had over an hour so we Sis and I went back to town to shop as I needed a dress and shoes. I gound a dress but it was too short so the lady said she would fix it, so after I or we each bought some shoes we still had to wait so we ran most of the way. Elder bailey was pacing up and down carrying our things as the train was ready to pull out. We had a grand visit down. When we arrived at the hall B.K.A. where the dance was to be held, no one was there. Sr. Miltonburger came she is from Snowflake Arizona. She invited us to stay at her home just before the dance started in walked Sis Cheney and Moss Sis. missionaries from Houston.
Sunday morning went to S.S. with Dr. Fife. Sis and I taught the Kindergarten had 5 little girls. After S.S. we with Louise Rogers R. Miltonburger sister went to the Cabildo then bought lunch and went to attend the Baptismal service Three ladies. It was my first. It just thrilled me through. One lady Mrs. Saxon had been Catholic, such a fine looking lady. After services we took pictures in front of the Y.M.C.A. Then we all 4 Sis. missionaries and Elder Bailey went with Br and Sr Fernley to see the sights. They took us out to Lake Poncentrane there Sis Cheney threw a shell it his Sis Lelandis on the forehead and caused a big bump and made her feel pretty terrible. We all had a chance to talk. Sis didn't feel very good so Elder Baily came back to Baton R. with us.

Monday 22 Apr.
Sis's monthly visitor came and she didn't feel so good. We tracted most all day no meetings. Sis went to bed early Mrs. Barman put packs on her head.

Tuesday.
Held meeting with Mrs. Shelton subject pre-existence. Had a big primary I was conducting and they were kinda noisy and while the story was being told the Elders walked in. Had a fine meeting at Kleinpeter's, they brought us home made arrangements to take us to show tomorrow.

Wed. April 24.
Mrs. Albritton made candy while I or we tried to tell her something about revelation. After her meeting with Mrs. Fuller we met Kleinpeters and they took us out around the University and the Lakes. We went around Huey Longs home. The lakes were so pretty. We went to a show. Strange Cargo. Then they bought us ice cream.

Thursday April 25.
We were caught in the rain soon after we started tracting so we stayed in one house quite a long time. Sis deliberately left a B.M. to look like she forgot it. Elder March called up asked us to take their class with Mrs. Cooper because Elder Nelson is sick so after lunch we went to see Mrs. Kirkland then our meeting with Mrs. Cooper. Two other ladies were present. After the meeting we decided to walk out to Browns the ones that are going to be baptized had a nice visit with Mrs. Junior the oldest boy asked me if I was a woman Elder. We walked all the way back to town. We were early for Genealogy.

Friday 26.
Had a wonderful day tracting. Sis wanted to start the new tracting District so we did. It is a fine section. Sis loaned 2 B.M. and I one. We met a Mrs. Sullivan who has been a member since 1924, and she never attends church. It was just a perfect day. Elder Bailey said we could get to cottage meeting at Richards so we all piled in Kleinpeters' car. 8 in all and he called on Sis and I to each talk. I talked on the B of M.
Sis Little came to Baton Rouge April 28 Sunday. Sis. Lelandis and I went to Serrit's for dinner then they took us to see Elder Nelson (sick). We then went to the train with them to meet Sis.
Sis's insisted on me going to see a Dr. And they told Elder Bailey to see I made an appointment. The Dr. Gave me a examination took $2.00 and gave me a prescription.
Sis. Lelandis left May 1st. We all went to see her off she sure felt bad about leaving. Orlan and Carol got the knot tied on May 1st. We moved to 2714 Hiawatha on 2nd.
Met with the ladies for first Relief Society meeting May 1st. Had a good crowd but Sis. Brian and Blackburn seem to have the attitude that we can't make a go of it.

May 14. Louisiana Inaugurate
Big Bar-B-que. Saw H. Jones Governor. A state holiday so we decided to see sight too were too late for most of parade waited at depot for free train ride to L.S.U. Nearly 2 hours. Got there too late to get into Stadium so sat on grass under tree. Had a bar-b-que sandwich too hot.
Didn't hold our appointed meetings.

May 15.
Elders came over about 8:15 we saw them turn the corner and we were not dressed tho we got up at 5:30 and studied. They made arrangements for a penny carnival and want us to see the woman at Relief Society. There were only half the women at R.S. but they are willing to furnish me, and Mrs. Kleinpeter brought us home. Sis Kleinpeter said she would stick with the Relief Society if she was the only one besides the Sis. missionaries. We went to see Mrs. Albritton and decided to discontinue our meetings with her.

Thursday May 16.
Tracted 6 hours. So hot. Sis conducted genealogy meeting.

Friday May 18.
So hot we could hardly drag. Got a letter from mom saying they have installed a new bathroom outfit gee that's grand. Also she said how they have been blessed financially with Orlan's extra experience they have not used from my savings yet.
The three Elders came over just as we were ready to start out at 1:30 Elder Bailey stayed quite a while. After we tracted a while then we went to the post office to mail a letter then went to see Mrs. Radford.

Sunday May 19.
Well my party finally happened. A relief. We rested and wrote letters. I told a story in Sis Doty's class in S.S.

Monday.
I stayed in bed this morning and studies some. This afternoon we went out to see Mrs. Brown. The (Pres? Pg 86) then called on the members Brown he brought us home then Br. Dixon came and took us out to their house for supper.

Tuesday 21 May.
A great thrill when we were at Mrs. Shelton's for class today. She said she had quit drinking tea, coffee, & cocoa-cola. She is sure absorbing our teaching. We called for Joyce Ann Van Osdell. Had fair primary and good class with Kleinpeters.

Between May 22 to Jun 11.
A lot of nice things have happened, but I didn't write them and now I forget most of them. On the 2nd when we were at Sunday School a brother Sawyer came. He lives at Fort Worth and an Elder Purdie & wife from S.L.C. here on honeymoon. The Elders were gone to the country and Bro. Millet wasn't there so Bro. Black took charge had a fine S.S. and sacrament meeting. Sis and Bro. Sawyer talked at night.
On the 26th of May we had a grand Relief Society conference at Gonzales. Pres and mother were there. Two Sis. Missionaries in Lake Charles now Sis. Beautikoffer and Lewis.
Wed. June 2nd we moved again down the street to 2754 Hiawatha. We have a room and kitchen privileges for $14.00. We carried our things between showers.
June 10. When we were tracting I went to one door a lady said come in and eventually she told us she was one of those mormons too, they had just moved from Eldarado, Arkansas. Zylks is the name.

June 11, Tuesday.
Another full day. 3 hours tracting and 4 meetings.
Kleinpeters made some ice cream and we ate after our meeting. While we were in Primary a young man who said his name was Bently and from S.L.C. and someone had taken his luggage and money. We sent him to Westbrooks to see if Br. Millet was there.

Tuesday June 25 Held party and program in Primary closed for summer. Elder Bailey met us at noon and stayed to look at pictures. We gave him some & negatives. Didn't have our meetings with Kleinpeters or Parises.

Wed June 26.
Loaned a B.M. to a lady who practically asked for it. Had a fair meeting with Mrs. Tuller. Went to see Mrs. Shaw and were going to the Lady of Lake but got as far as the capital sat on a bench and studied.

June 27.
Had an embarrassing experience really funny. We were just getting ready to go and after noon Sis didn't have a dress on had one hose and stocking on was sitting in front of the door. The meter man stepped up on the porch to read the meter. I had my dress on and was laying on the bed. Sis just threw her robe over her head and say there while he came in the room he was very embarrassed we had a good laugh.

Friday June 28.
Tracted 5 hours. Mrs. Sawyer fixed our dinner we had stuffed squash and peppers. We got caught in the rain this afternoon went to Kleinpeters for our meeting nearly ate up with mosquitos.

Sunday.
Glen Zylks came and went to S.S. with us. We went out to Millets for dinner. Sis. didn't feel so good and when we got up town for Church she was really sick and up came her dinner so we had to have Junior Millet bring us home to change her clothes lucky we were plenty early. When we got back I took Wilma Richard and went to get Clara Bowman. Sis. talked a few min. but had to quit. The old organ really acted up so I couldn't play for the sacrament song nor during . Took Clara home.

Monday July 1.
Tracted 5 hours, loaned a B.M. to Mrs. Rocensivelles mother. We held our meeting with Pennington's. She is all confused about the children of Israel. She hasn't had any coffee for 2 days they took us to buy some ice cream.

Tuesday 2nd.
Had another good meeting with Mrs. Shelton.

July 4th.
We decided we wanted to celebrate so went to town before noon. Went to the Louisiana Theater for 15 , saw the show then went to the Capital. Looked around a bit and took some pictures from the tower. We then went to the river and went across the river and back on the ferry. I got sorta sea sick, just before we landed but soon got over it. So we then decided to make a day of it and went to see another show. Sis had a terrible sick head ache and I had one slightly too.

Friday July 5.
More rain so we didn't tract. We went and had dinner with Sis. Blackburn. She told us her troubles and they are really troubles.

Sat.
Wash day and more rain. Went to town and the 3 Elders came over. We talked and had some good laughs. Elder Crane will get his release the coming week.

Sunday.
We fasted then ate dinner at the pick-a-dilly. Bro. Black & Bradford were both there too. Elder Bailey and Bro. Bradford were the speakers.

Monday July 8.
Only 2 hours tracting then it rained but we did hold our meeting at Penningtons.

Tuesday 9.
Had a fine meeting with Mrs. Shelton. She said she expected she would be baptized one of these days her husband is still upset about her. We went to see Mrs. Browning and arranged for our meeting tomorrow then walked to Kleinpeters.

Wed.
At my very first house the Lady invited us in was very nice she was Catholic but because she has been divorced she is not recognized. She accepted the B.M. readily. My last hour for tracting we met the catholic lady friend. She invited us in and we had a good talk. Then she asked if we wanted to see their (churs?) So she took us through it and explained it all to us. Was all very interesting but not convincing. Had our meeting with Fuller and went to see an old lady I had loaned a B.M. to 3 weeks ago. She has it nearly finished and we arranged a meeting with her. Had a grand meeting with Mrs. Browning. The Lord certainly blesses us when we do our part.

Thursday July 11
Neither of us felt like tracting so we set out to visit old friends. Mrs. Albriton and Radford. Then we went to our class with Mrs. Cooper. She is married again since we saw her last. She asked us about what it meant when it said to keep our tabernacle clean. She said she smokes. So we read the word of Wisdom to her and spent most of our time discussing that. When we left her place we went to see Sis. Treger. Sis. filled out some baptismal sheets for her.

Friday July 12
Received letters from home and S.L.C. Some pictures of mother and father and $ in each. We could only tract 2 hours it started raining. We had lunch with Sister Kleinpeter and her mother and there had my first taste of watermelon then walked all the way out to see Sis Blackburn and she wasn't there so called on Brians Penninton then Br. Dixon called for us so we went with him to see about a piano and ate supper at their house more watermelon. Too much for one day.

Sat. 13
We had a terrible wind and rain storm about noon, it started raining as usual soon after we got our washing done. I have a cold and have felt punk all day and have acted kinda homesick but finally got my reports and letters written. Was going to go have my picture taken but couldn't on a count it rained.

Sunday July 14
Elder Crane's time is up and his father, mother, brother, and sis. Came to get him. The 3 men took the time in meeting had a wonderful spirit. Bid Elder Crane good bye until we meet in Zion. Monday.
No rain. My class at Penningtons the Elders were there and I was pretty nervous. But we had a fine class. They treated us to milan pie and when they brought us home they gave us ice cream. Had a good laugh.

Tuesday.
After our meeting with Mrs. Shelton we went to Barman's. They gave us supper. Then we rode on out to Kleinpeters. The Elders came and they were all so nervous about giving their pact. The Elders made us walk home but they are a lot of fun.

Wed July 17
We had our first class with Mrs. Easley, a member of the Christian church. She seemed to be very interested. Mrs. Browning wasn't home so we went to see the show "The Great Waltz".

Thursday July 18.
Mrs. Cooper was sick so we couldn't hold class. We walked out to Sis Lanory, she wasn't home either . A long walk, went to see another lady she wasn't home. Went to Sis. Millet for a stork shower.

Friday
Went to Relief Society party with Br. And Sis. Brian in a heavy rain storm to Sis Serrett's. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves very much.

Sat.
Hurrah. No rain this morning our clothes got dry. I was looking in the closet and found my clothes all moldy so we hurry them out to air.

Sunday July 28.
Spent the afternoon at Dixon's. Bro. Newton Fickler Br and Sis Marchant were the speakers. They were all fine.

Monday.
So hot tried to tract in afternoon but gave up. The D.P. Was at Penningtons again. Bid them a due they leave for Utah in the morning. Bro and Sis. Woodrow and Wanzie, Katherine, Brian, and Kenneth.

Tuesday July 30
Cloudy today. We hurried home from our class with Mrs. Shelton cause Elder Bailey said he was coming over. We waited, studied, then went out to Kleinpeters for class. He came upon the scene when we were nearly through. Bet he was out on the porch all the time. He took us to a show which was so boring. We walked home and it was after 12 A.M. and out with the D.P. too.

Wed. 31st July.
It twas raining hard really a cloud burst so we couldn't go out. I was sleepy so laid down about 10:30. Sis. Came later and about 12:30 we were wakened by a terrible noise by our door and there were the Elders Bailey and Nelson. Caught us napping but we were dressed.
Had our meeting with Mrs. Fuller then rode the bus out to Mrs. Easley's and the bus had to go in about a foot of water for 8 or 10 blocks. We couldn't get to Mrs. Browning because of the water. I typed for the first time, it's fun.

Aug 1-
Rain again. We got dressed to hold our class for some unknown reason and were just about through when in comes the Elders with their things they are moving to Brain and we keep their literature. They sure catch us unawares lately. And I received a Birthday card from Pres. and mother. A funny feeling came when I saw. I wonder why I am so honored. We held a fine class with Mrs. Cooper then went to visit Sus Treger.

Tues. Aug 2.
It happened again. While we were eating breakfast Elders Nelson and Miller came and brought a book for us to mail. We went tracting and it started raining so we had to come home. This afternoon we were going to Van Osdell's and as we passed Sis Brian both she and Elder Bailey called us over. We ate some dinner and after chatting with E.B. for quite a while we went to Kleinpeters but they weren't home so we went to Millets. Then I got the bright idea to take the Elder to a show so called him to see if he wanted to come to my Birthday party. He did so we went to see "Four Sous". He paid the tickets but I'll get him. He walked home from the bus with us.

My Birthday-1940.
Being Sat. I washed my hair and we just got the washing on the line to bring it in as usual but it charred so we could take it out again. I wrote my letter first for a change. I received a nice letter from Lorna and a birthday care from Mrs. Savage. Theis afternoon I went and had my picture taken he is doing it 3 doz for $5 pretty expensive but the least I can do, I guess. Hope they turn out OK. Came home wrote to folks and did regular work.

Sunday Aug 4.
Fast Day.
I had the Primary class to myself. 4 were present and really got along fine.
I fixed $1.20 in the reports to give to Elder Bailey. Don't know what he will say when he receives it. We are at the picadilly again, spent the afternoon at home, visited the Priesthood class really enjoyed it. Sister Doty, Sis & Bro. Millett took up the time in meeting. Rode home with Bro. Brian and Elder Bailey handed him the reports as we got out of the car.

Monday.
I was tracting this morning tho I did loan one Book. We went out to Sis. Blackburn's for dinner met her sister Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson. They are very nice and brought us home. We went up to see my pictures, chose 2. Then we went out to see Sis. Lanory. Ate sandwiches and milk and pop until I couldn't hold any more. Received som handkerchiefs from Lorna.

Tuesday Aug 6.
A high gale but we went out anyway for 2 hrs. We went to see Mrs. Browning her husband makes such a fuss we can't hold class any more with her. She is really sorry. It stormed and rained so much we couldn't go to Mrs. Sheltons so called her. But we did get out to Kleinpeters tried the new method asking questions wasn't so good tonight because they hadn't all read. They brought us home and brought us a treat.

Wed.
Steady downpour all day, so we didn't hold classes. Went to see Zylks, had supper with them.

Thursday Aug 8.
A hard rail all morning but we did go to Mrs. Shelton's then to Mrs. Cooper's but she wasn't home so we bought some things for the Box Supper. Sis. Got her county paper and it has a picture of Mr. Knowlton, he is running for Attorney General. Seems good to see his picture. We visited this afternoon Millets, Ficklins, and Mr. Kleinpeter brought us home.

Friday Aug. 9
More rain so I washed my hair. We both got our money so went to town to get them cashed the Elders came to see us, caught us as usual. We shopped for dresses, Sis. got one.
Well, we had our Box Supper. It really went off fine considering the crowd. And we cleared $32. Sis. Brian had a large cake made it had writing on top, saying "It is better to give than to Receive, Give to the Lord". They bought is and then gave it to us. And Sis. Kleinpeter gave us some punch. So the Elders are coming over to help us eat it. Glad it's over.

Sat.
Slept late this morning. Didn't have any soap so went to town before doing the washing. I got my pictures was quite disappointed in them. The Elders came for their cake and they each took a picture.

Sunday Aug 11.
Went we arrived at S.S. Bro. Black informed us that he hadn't planned to talk and Sis. talked last time so it was my turn. So I had to come home and study. I talked on Revelation. Guess I didn't do so bad. Bro. Bradford and Black followed us to the Picadilly for dinner. The Zylks were to S.S. so Glen played the organ.

Monday.
We put in 3 hrs. this morning then this afternoon decided to go see Hanson Fiklin's mother so started walking a man stopped in a car asked us if we wanted to ride. He looked harmless and we had a long way to go so we got in. Walked back to Baton Rouge and caught the bus.
We had just been home a few minutes when the Elders came they ate cake and stayed over an hour. Mrs. Saurage can't seem to see why we don't go out with them.

Tuesday Aug 13.
We had a fine day a good morning tracting and I loaned a book. Mrs. Shelton's friend was there again we had a good class and also a good one at Kleinpeter's. They took us out and over the new bridge it is surely pretty at night.

Wed.
Sis has her monthly visitor so we didn't tract. Held our meetings I bought my hat. We went to Sis. Brian's to give her her part - hoping Elder Bailey wouldn't be there by the was. After visiting there we went to the other Brian's and had supper. Leslie brought us home.

Thursday 15.
We started tracting this morning with other things on our minds. Mrs. Saurage hopped onto us about using too much water again. We certainly didn't accomplish much while tracting so we started looking for a house. We spent the afternoon out at Dixon's quilting on a quilt she has made for our Relief Society Bazaar. I only got 7 blocks finished by was tired.
Just before noon we went to Sis. Millets to give her her part for the program coming Wed. Night. She told us of the things the Westbrook's had to say about us behind our backs. That didn't add much to our joy.
Our Lexianians came so we had to read them before going to bed.

Friday.
We decided we would try evening tracting today so all together put in 6 hours. It is so terribly hot. We can hardly take it. We went to see if we could find Mrs. Petty after we found her phone had been disconnected and found she is in New Orleans in the Charity Hospital such a long walk in the heat. As long as we were that far we went to see Mrs. Shaw. She invited us to stay for supper but we thought it best not to. We rested a little but then went over to Scenic Highway where we have never found anyone home in the mornings. Sis had two fine conversations at one place we were invited in and she loaned a B.M. We went over to Barman's for a little while.

Sat.
As usual its time to go o bed and my eyes hurt and I don't have my letters written.
We had our washing done and the room cleaned nice but it was all messed up and the Elders dropped in and wasted about an hour. They said we would hold street meeting so we hurried to get up town. I purchased a purse (black). Elder Miller talked for the first time, did fine.

Sunday Aug. 18.
Sunday again, had quite a small crowd Wilma was there to help me and Br Millett asked her to take the class. She was quite happy about it. Also Br. Zylks was assigned to take Br. Black's place. We and Br. Black spent the afternoon at Rowland's. Met most of their family. Elder Miller talked tonight. He did fine. Sis got out of it after worrying about it all day.

Monday.

Tuesday.
We tracted in the forenoon after we paid the rent and had a discussion about it then my party arrived so I laid on the bed until about 3:30 went to Van Osdell's to take their picture as promised and she had supper cooked for us the best chicken I believe I have tasted since I've been here. We intended to stop a Pennington's but didn't have time had our class at Kleinpeters. And had to walk home cause the Mr. was working. Sis. Blackburn was operated on this morning at the Lady of the Lake.

Wed. 21
A big day the Elders came over and hindered us a bit. Had a pretty good morning went to invite Mrs. Pennington and Katherine to Relief Society, are invited to their house for Woodrow's birthday dinner Sat. Rushed to Fullers then to the hospital to see Sis. Blackburn then to Mrs. Easley's home then out to Relief Society meeting. Had a good crowd more than we expected.

Thursday 22.
Br. Marchand called up and told us Sis. Marchand was being operated on so this afternoon we went up to see her both she and Sis. Blackburn are doing fine. The elders had not been around and Marchand wanted them to administer to her so he took us and we went to their place but they weren't home. He brought us home but we turned around and went back up town to go to the show but there was such a crowd we didn't wait.

Friday.
We put in 6 hrs. tracting I loaned a book to the woman that lives at Zylks. We arranged a meeting with Mrs. Law. A cousin of Sis. Millet. While we were wating for the bus to go to the hospital Mrs. Ames came along and took us all the way. Then Br. Marchand took us to town so we went to the show. The Return of Frank Jones. Pretty good. Sis. Marchand can go home in the morning and also Sis. Blackburn.

Sat. 24.
We went to Woodrow Pennington's birthday dinner the 3 Elders were there. They all like my smiling picture best.
Received a card from Melba. She has been M.I.A. supervisor for 6 months. We went to town I bought me some black suede shoes $5.05 so now I have a complete outfit except gloves.

Sunday Aug 25.
Wilma taught the little class so I went in the Gospel Doctrine. It so happened that the 3 Elders, Zylks, Wilma and we were all on the same bus going home, and for a little while we were the only ones on the bus. We went to Penningtons to finish the remains of the Birthday dinner. When we got home I felt pretty sick, but managed to get through the day.
P.S. I felt so sick so we went right to bed the Elders came for their quilt about 10. Had to get them in the dark.

Monday
We put in 6 hrs tracting we each loaned a Book. I got a letter from Elder Crane with some pictures. Then Elder Nelson gave us orders to be to street meeting so we got there by 5 no Elders. We waited 45 minutes still no Elders so we went out to Penningtons pretty put out and tired. We attended their class. Elder Bailey took chrage and he didn't construct the class the way he told us to. They (Penningtons) brought us home after giving us all an ice cream cone. Gave Elder Bailey some aspirin to see if they would dry his sores.

Tuesday 27.
Terribly hot tracting this morning we went to Sis Millet's for shrimp gumbo dinner a ate and drank too much. Walked out to see Sis. Blackburn, she is feeling pretty good by things are worse for her. We're going to do more tracting but got waylaid at Kleinpeters so stayed there had a good class, believe the question method is best. Sis. Brian was at Blackburns she said Elder Bailey received a telegram saying to have conference Sunday night. So......So.

Wed.
Picked up a book but didn't loan one. Met a man who has been to Utah and really thinks a lot of it, especially the construction of the tabernacle. Had a fine class with Mrs. Easley. We went to a Methodist Revival meeting with Mrs. Saurage. They paid their visiting evangelist $25.00 and tonight was the last night they baptized 5 new members. Such a great contrast from our Church service. A lady that Sis. had loaned a B.M. to was there and asked her to bring it back cause her husband wanted to read it.

Aug 29 & 30
Thursday we held our first class with Mrs. Laws came home and went to see Sis Lanory's, she wasn't home. Friday, tracted 5 hrs. again today rushed home and got ready to meet the train from Lake Charles for the Sis. Missionaried and Elders but they weren't on it. All the missionaries in but them.

Sat. 31st Aug.
Missionary meeting at 9. Pres didn't get here held meeting until 1. Took Sis. Lewis and Burtokoffer to the Picadilly for lunch then home to rest and get ready for a ball game and watermelon bust with Elders. Sure had an enjoyable time.

Sunday Sept. 1
At Sunday school mostly missionaries. After we with Elers March and Romney and Sis. Missionaries went to the capitol. We were pretty tired and of course had seen it before, but enjoyed our visit. Went home to rest up and I started looking through my things and reminiscing we had a grand meeting tonight. Each conference I enjoy so much more. Everyone could feel the Spirit of God there. Had a grand time meeting all the people from Gonzales, Albany, and Pride. We went with Lake Charles missionaries to Depot and treated them to ice cream. Sis and I made a bet with Elder Bailey of $5 that he will be married in less than 2 years are to collect in October conference 1942. That's when I get a new hat. Rode home with Penningtons.

Monday Labor Day.
Tried tracting but no one home, then we did see Mrs. Rounsville and had a better conversation than we have ever had. We went to see Sis. Blackburn's, I'm afraid there is going to be the break things are no better. Came back and visited Mrs. Cook for a while then to Sir. Pennington's attended the Elder's B.M. class. Again they assigned me a chapter to give out of clear blue sky.

Tuesday Sept 3.
Mr. And Mrs. Pennington baptized.
We held our class with Mrs. Shelton a little early so we could get to Istmuna by 3. Witnessed the baptism and confirmation. We and Elder Bailey went to Dixon's for supper. When we came back he, Elder paid our way to a show which wasn't very good and he slipped out and went home. When we got home we found a box from home with peaches, pears, plums, and apples. Quite a few peaches were spoiled, it has been so hot but we didn't waste any that was good. We made quite a picture sitting on the floor without our dresses eating until about 11 p.m.

Wed. Sept 4.
I think we held our last class with Mrs. Fuller today. We have decided we aren't making any progress with her. We purchased the wallet for Elder Bailey. Hope he likes it. The Elders told us to be at street meeting so we didn't hold class with Mrs. Easley. Got there and waited and no elders so went home just got here when Br. Pennington came along so we all went to the show "The Sea Hawk" a celebration for Elder Bailey going home.

Thursday.
Only could tract 2 hrs. Elder Nelson had made arrangements to hold Mrs. Coopers class at 11:15 so we had to get there he conducted she told us she had quit her coffee and cigarettes. I sure hope she can keep it up. Sure had a good class with Mrs. Law. Also with Kleinpeters.

Friday 6.
Say Elder Bailey off we went to see Mrs. Barman until train time. Elder Bailey hated to leave but no tears. Sure hate to see him go. A very fine D.P. We got up early and put our wash out. Held our class with Mrs. Easley, then spent the evening getting ready to go to New Orleans. Wilma came over to sleep.

Sat. 7.
Alarm went off at 4 am we caught the first bus and got at the Depot just in time for the 5:40 train. Arrived in N.O. at 7:40 called the Elders then went to find some breakfast. The Elders came at 10:00 then we started out to see the city first to Audibon park.
The Street cars run so fast I nearly took spills several times and it takes an hour to get anywhere. We went around to see the aristocratic homes. The French section and to the market. Took some pictures by the old slave block. It was 3 and we hadn't eaten so we went in search of something then down to the River and docks took some pictures and decided to cross on the ferry. The Elders gave us tickets by the time and got back to town we were to late to get in the stores so no souvenirs. We went out to Lake Portchristian (?) Enjoyed seeing the people enjoy the entertainment. I forgot we went to the Cabildo and St. Louis church but were too tired to enjoy standing around to look. We couldn't locate Sis Miltonburger so Elder Goobritch took us to a place they stayed once and there we got a nice large room for 50 cents apiece. Sure felt good to have a hot bath our feet were about worn out. And so to bed.

Sunday Sept. 8
The street cars woke us we decided to take our bags to the Depot to check it so got a taxi then started for Sunday School the street car conductor said it only about 2 blocks so we started walking and sorta got lost and walked 3 extra blocks. I was resting easy when they asked me to teach the Primary class then when they reassembled they called on Sis and I to say a few words mine were a very few. I was sure glad to see Sr. Saxon and the other 2. I took their picture after S.S. We bid the Elders adieu then went in search of a dinner ate at the Holsane(?pg126) cafeteria then back to the depot to come home. Got here just as Bro Rupert and Nichols wife Sis Saxon arrived. Sis. Saxon claims me as her daughter. They took up the time. Bid Bro Bradford and Black goodbye.

Sis Averett arrived in Baton Rouge Sat Sept 28. And Sis Little left 30th at 12 midnight. That night however we three went with the Elders to Pride to a Revival meeting with the assurance that we wouldn't have to talk but Sis. Little and I did.
Goodbye Sis. Little, see you 1941.
Sis Verett and I begin looking for a new place to live. Elder Smith came as our new D.P. We decided to tract north Highlands, but couldn't find a home there so after a 4 day search we finally with the aid of the Elders and Sis. Porterfield we located on Eighth St. With Mrs. Herne. She seems very nice. Moved Monday Oct 7.

Tuesday Oct 8.
We decided to stay home and unpack we went out to Sis. Blackburn's ate sandwiches had a long talk with her. We had to hurry to get to Mrs. Shelton's then we were late. We met the Elders for street meeting but didn't hold it so purchased some shoes and stockings and came home. No supper I studying.

Wed Oct 9.
We went with Elders to hold St. Meeting then out to their meeting at Brown's. I enjoyed the meeting very much and also enjoyed the trip home. A secret - we wore the Elder's coats to the bus case it was cold. Had a real chat with Elder N. about Shelton's and the Mason lodge.

Sat.
Thot we would go to Grant's Fire Sale but couldn't even get a look in purchased a hat and shirt. The house was left to us for the night got a letter from Sis. Summers.

Sunday Oct. 13.
Hurray the organ is fixed my it seems good. We ate dinner at the Picadilly then came home cause Sis. Didn't feel so good. Elders Miller and Smith did the preaching. We had a fine Relief Society meeting. Sis. Zylks gave the library lesson. We live in town now so we aren't offered rides anymore.

Monday.
The day of Brigham Young Show. And I received the grandest letters from my parents. Father has been ill with a lame back and says he enjoyed the excuse to stay in to listen to the Radio and hear all the conference. He seems so happy about my mission. Mother and Carol went to Salt Lake to conference. We went to see the show. It was fine only I didn't like it to show Pres. Young doubting. After the show we met Bro. and Sis. Marchand and Reno and Wife and others from Gonzales.

Tuesday Oct. 15.
I feet very humble tonight. I have been assigned another responsibility - to act as Y.W.M.I.A. Pres. to start the M.I.A. here with Elder Nelson. With that and the Relief Society and new primary besides all the rest I truly need to be humble and trust in the Lord for guidance and pray that I may be found worthy. Elder Smith called to our room to see us at noon and had a fine chat.
Received a card from Sis. Little yesterday she is in Logan looking for work.
Sheltons went to the show last night, she liked it a lot but he didn't it is my continual prayer that he may be lead to see the truth. We went and had supper at Barman's. I am going to have my friend make Friendship Blocks for me.

Dec. 2. 1940.
A lot has happened since I last wrote. In the first part of Nov. Elder Miller was transferred to Morgan City and Elder Linsey came. We had conference on the 21 and 22 Pres was sick and Apostle Callis came instead of Bowers.
And Sat. Night while we were out to Millet Elder Nelson came in to say good bye. Is and I were the only ones at the Depot to see him off a 12:10 midnight. From all reports I think he kinda likes me and I hated to see him go. Have a lost feeling. Maybe. Oh well.???

Dec. 8 Sunday.
We went to spend the day yesterday with Sis. Parker then last night we went out to Sis. Blackburn's and made candy. We looked at Jupiter and Saturn and the moon through a telescope. Bro. B. was quite nice tho things just aren't the same. He brought us to the Bus.
Today I had the worry of talking on my mind so I couldn't enjoy my stay at Dixon's very much. There were four speakers tonight. Sis and I, Elder Hanson (new Elder) and Bro. Zylks. We are working on another program for the Relief Society for the 22nd.
When we went to hold our meeting with Mrs. Shelton she shocked us by saying they are moving to Alexandra for 16 months so I probably will never see her again.

Monday Dec. 9.
Elder Lindsey called up said we would have to talk over some mutual business so they came about 10:30. I had told him had a bone to pick so he asked me. We couldn't talk very well in front of Sis and Elder Hanson so E. L. told them to go out and sit on the porch so they went (which they shouldn't) and we had a talk hither and yon. I guess I was sorta down in the dumps anyway. I got a few things cleared up.
I was fasting cause I have felt I needed added strength to overcome Satan. I feel I have been slipping this afternoon we went to see a lady I left a B.M. with a long time ago. Had a grand talk with her. Mrs. Alexander arranged for Bible class Wed. Didn't hold class with S. Pennington. Went to see Brother Sweet.

Tuesday.
The Elder called up again and they came over again with a lot of work for us to do. I think I shall be going around in circles. Sis woke up dizzy and sick. Had dinner at Pennington's held primary and class at Kleinpeters. They took us to see some Submarine at the Miss.

6:30 a.m. Dec 19 Elder Smith called from the Depot announcing he had a new companion for me. Sis. Lora Lee Huff. from Salt Lake City. And Sis. Averett left at 11:12 same morning.

It's now Jan 26, '41
Just got home from a most enjoyable conference. We went to New Orleans yesterday morning with Herberts. We held missionary meeting then Pres. made me very happy, he paid me some very high compliments before the whole group and best of all he said he may keep me another 6 months. We went to the Gold and Green dance, every one had such a grand time, but I went home to Bro and Sis Evans with such a sick head ache„felt better this morning went to Sunday School in a terrible rain, but had a good meeting. Pres. was here and organized a district board for the S.S. and Relief Society.
And joy of joys, Baton Rouge was organized as a Branch tonight also mutual. Now we hope for the Relief Society in the very near future. We came back from New Orleans with Pres and Mother so he told me to give a 10 min. talk on either Apostasy or Authority. I gave about a 6 min. one on Authority. Then he had Sis. give one on Bap.
Tonight we had a grand crowd everyone was so nice to me.