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Doughnut Girls, Doughnut Lassies, and Salvationists on the Front Lines of WWI

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Sunday, April 7, 1918

A very blue day. It was cold and rainy. Capt. went to Ligny. Capt. Marryple and Lt. Russel went to Harve. We had supper and wrote some letters and got to bed early.

Posted on April 7, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged cold, letters to home, rain. Leave a comment

Saturday, April 6, 1918

Had breakfast and off to shopping. I got shoes and a rain coat. Was measured for a new dress. They pin a muslin on you and cut it to fit and its fine. Then to lunch. Out to finish shopping. Then we all had a bath and shampoo. Had dinner and then we all took … Continue reading Saturday, April 6, 1918

Posted on April 6, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged bathing, shopping. Leave a comment

Friday, April 5, 1918

Goodbye to St. Jorve. Capt. Bishop went to Sammy. We backed the boys and made hot cakes and finished packing. Hickie and Col. came for dinner, and we had none but helped get things on the truck. Left and got Capt. Lad and went to Ligny. Then to Paris. Oh my, the fun was great. … Continue reading Friday, April 5, 1918

Posted on April 5, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged moving day. Leave a comment

Thursday, April 4, 1918

Had good news. Col. came and told us we were going with the boys. It was what we wanted but oh my, the packing up. The boys helped and we had lots of fun. How we laughed. It made light of the work; it was soon done. The soldiers were very glad when they heard … Continue reading Thursday, April 4, 1918

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

Wednesday, April 3, 1918

Lt. was told that she was to go to another place. All was well but Capt. B. and Lt. were out walking and Capt. Y. and I kept house. It was a great time. They ask me if we are going with them and we want to go.

Posted on April 3, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged short entry. Leave a comment

Tuesday, April 2, 1918

Capt. made pies and Lt. donuts. A rainy and blue day.

Posted on April 2, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged rain. Leave a comment

Monday, April 1, 1918

A busy day. Made pies and donuts. The boys are to leave. We have been out of flour and sugar all week and cooked only what the different ones would bring. It was fine.

Posted on April 1, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged short entry. Leave a comment

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

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