The Journals of Martha E. McMillan

2 March Wed. (Editor’s Note: Mr. Mac and Homer plan on coming home soon.) 3 March Thurs. (Editor’s Note: Martha had lunch with Mrs. Ramsay and her daughter Martha. They attend a Missionary Society meeting at a church there. Martha is sad that Mr. Mac and Homer will not be back until next week, but is glad they are having a good time.) 4 March Friday (Editor’s Note: Martha, Mrs. Hunt, and Richard visited Dr. J. S. Hunt and his parents. Written sideways on the far left side of the page are the words “I got the 5th supply of medicine for __. M.”) 5 March Saturday (Editor’s Note: Paul went to the Alford’s house for most of the day. Martha and Mary got very worried when Paul didn’t return when they thought he would, so they went over there themselves to find Paul about to leave.) 6 March Sabbath (Editor’s Note: After receiving a free will offering in church, Mr. Ramsey spoke in church. Others went to a different church where Rev. Snider(?) spoke on character building.) 7 March Monday The warmest day of this year. Almost too warm for comfort. Susie here as usual. Paul at School. Mrs. Hunt and Mary S__ing _?_ spent most of my day writing and helping take care of Richard. Mr. Mac and Homer still absent - Paul went with Mr. Joan’s Family to a - (the text is cut off here, as if Martha meant to finish this thought later but never did). 8 March Tues (Editor’s Note: Pretty normal day, but then later Paul went to the Library and also called the Alford home.) 9 March Wed. (Editor’s Note: Martha went to the First Baptist Church and attended the Confederation of Los Angeles Unions(?). Mr. Mac and Homer finally returned.) I subscribed for a book for Fred, Harlan, Clatyon, and Jason and Clara. I hope they will reason to think and vote right when they read this book. 198

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