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Month: March 1918

Sunday, March 31, 1918

The boys got ready to go. Had a good meeting. About ten raised their hands for prayer. One man sat on the bench with Capt. She played and it was fine. How the boys can sing.

Posted on March 31, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged meeting, prayer. Leave a comment

Sunday, March 24, 1918

It was one fine day. We cleaned up and had dinner then Capt. and Lt. went away. Capt. and I kept house. Bell came to see us and was a welcome visitor. Hickie came and brought supplies and stayed for supper. We had a wonderful meeting. The hut was crowded and the men enjoyed the … Continue reading Sunday, March 24, 1918

Posted on March 24, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged prayer, visit. Leave a comment

Saturday, March 23, 1918

Had a pleasant visit from Clare and Renton. They had dinner and told us all the news. Fred wouldn’t eat slum. He took Lt. Young to another place. The night was the busy time. We made hot cakes and served them out of the pan to the men. It took just three to a man … Continue reading Saturday, March 23, 1918

Posted on March 23, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged visit. Leave a comment

Friday, March 22, 1918

Baked as usual. The truck came and brought more girls. Capt. Bishop came to help. She is a very pleasant and cheerful girl. It was a very busy and happy day. Five of us slept in the room, a regular slum home but a happy one.

Posted on March 22, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged visit. Leave a comment

Thursday, March 21, 1918

Made pies and donuts and it was fine. Oh, how the boys do enjoy the eats. They lined up like the chow line and laughed and enjoyed themselves very much.

Posted on March 21, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged donuts. Leave a comment

Wednesday, March 20, 1918

Went to St. Jove and found a pleasant bunch there. Men from the 2nd Bat. 18th. Had a wet time getting there. Had dinner and then got acquainted. We went to the billet room and it was in the basement. We entered through the barn. The room was very damp. There was three cots and … Continue reading Wednesday, March 20, 1918

Posted on March 20, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged moving day, rain. Leave a comment

Tuesday, March 19, 1918

Goodbye Ansauville. Left and went to Ligny and stayed there overnight. Then to my first place in charge. Capt. Young and Lt. Fussel are here. The 18th boys are here and are a fine lot. We have a nice hut and it is the popular place of the village.

Posted on March 19, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged moving day. Leave a comment

Sunday, March 17, 1918

Had a wonderful meeting and a fine day.

Posted on March 17, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged meeting. Leave a comment

Saturday, March 16, 1918

Cleaned up and baked. Served 25 breakfasts to some boys who missed theirs. All is well.

Posted on March 16, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged short entry. Leave a comment

Friday, March 15, 1918

A usual day, plenty to do but two happy girls to do it. Made plenty of cocoa and coffee. Mended gloves and tried to make others happy.

Posted on March 15, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged short entry. Leave a comment

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