Kari Coad
@pinecone99.bsky.social
Saint Paul, MN
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Saturday, January 18, 1936:
Dusted downstairs and also embroidered today. It was 9º below today. It didn't warm up at all. Went to bed at 9:00.
#1936diary
Dusted downstairs and also embroidered today. It was 9º below today. It didn't warm up at all. Went to bed at 9:00.
#1936diary
January 18, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Saturday, January 18, 1936:
Dusted downstairs and also embroidered today. It was 9º below today. It didn't warm up at all. Went to bed at 9:00.
#1936diary
Dusted downstairs and also embroidered today. It was 9º below today. It didn't warm up at all. Went to bed at 9:00.
#1936diary
Friday, January 17, 1936:
Marg, Erw, & I went up town today. We saw quite a few people we knew. Went to the toboggan party at J. Franzmeiers but it was too stormy. Marg & Er went too. Went to bed at 1:00
#1936diary
Marg, Erw, & I went up town today. We saw quite a few people we knew. Went to the toboggan party at J. Franzmeiers but it was too stormy. Marg & Er went too. Went to bed at 1:00
#1936diary
January 17, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Friday, January 17, 1936:
Marg, Erw, & I went up town today. We saw quite a few people we knew. Went to the toboggan party at J. Franzmeiers but it was too stormy. Marg & Er went too. Went to bed at 1:00
#1936diary
Marg, Erw, & I went up town today. We saw quite a few people we knew. Went to the toboggan party at J. Franzmeiers but it was too stormy. Marg & Er went too. Went to bed at 1:00
#1936diary
Thursday, January 16, 1936:
Didn't do anything special today. Pa went to Pienie this morning. Went to bed at 8:30.
#1936diary
Didn't do anything special today. Pa went to Pienie this morning. Went to bed at 8:30.
#1936diary
January 16, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Thursday, January 16, 1936:
Didn't do anything special today. Pa went to Pienie this morning. Went to bed at 8:30.
#1936diary
Didn't do anything special today. Pa went to Pienie this morning. Went to bed at 8:30.
#1936diary
Otto Jr. was born in Germany in 1882. He emigrated here in 1887 with his parents and two younger brothers. The other seven siblings were born in Minnesota. This photo of Otto, his father and siblings is likely from around the time of the diary. Otto is on the right. His mother died in 1926.
January 15, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Otto Jr. was born in Germany in 1882. He emigrated here in 1887 with his parents and two younger brothers. The other seven siblings were born in Minnesota. This photo of Otto, his father and siblings is likely from around the time of the diary. Otto is on the right. His mother died in 1926.
Wednesday, January 15, 1936:
It was Pa's 54th birthday today. Marg & Erwin came up & brought him a cake. Mother made me pajamas today. Retired about 9:15.
#1936diary
It was Pa's 54th birthday today. Marg & Erwin came up & brought him a cake. Mother made me pajamas today. Retired about 9:15.
#1936diary
January 15, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Wednesday, January 15, 1936:
It was Pa's 54th birthday today. Marg & Erwin came up & brought him a cake. Mother made me pajamas today. Retired about 9:15.
#1936diary
It was Pa's 54th birthday today. Marg & Erwin came up & brought him a cake. Mother made me pajamas today. Retired about 9:15.
#1936diary
Tuesday, January 14, 1936:
We ironed today. I embroidered and made 4 quilt blocks. Marv cut wood again today. Bob played B.B. at Lakeville. Retired at 9:00
#1936diary
We ironed today. I embroidered and made 4 quilt blocks. Marv cut wood again today. Bob played B.B. at Lakeville. Retired at 9:00
#1936diary
January 14, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Tuesday, January 14, 1936:
We ironed today. I embroidered and made 4 quilt blocks. Marv cut wood again today. Bob played B.B. at Lakeville. Retired at 9:00
#1936diary
We ironed today. I embroidered and made 4 quilt blocks. Marv cut wood again today. Bob played B.B. at Lakeville. Retired at 9:00
#1936diary
Monday, January 13, 1936:
We washed to-day. Marv started to cut wood for Moliter today. It was 4˚ below today. Retired at 9:00
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We washed to-day. Marv started to cut wood for Moliter today. It was 4˚ below today. Retired at 9:00
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January 13, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Monday, January 13, 1936:
We washed to-day. Marv started to cut wood for Moliter today. It was 4˚ below today. Retired at 9:00
#1936diary
We washed to-day. Marv started to cut wood for Moliter today. It was 4˚ below today. Retired at 9:00
#1936diary
Sunrday, January 9, 1936:
Went to church; we had a substitute Rev. Marg & Erwin came in the afternoon. Marv went to Helen's tonight. It is blizzardy out tonight.
#1936diary
Went to church; we had a substitute Rev. Marg & Erwin came in the afternoon. Marv went to Helen's tonight. It is blizzardy out tonight.
#1936diary
January 12, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Sunrday, January 9, 1936:
Went to church; we had a substitute Rev. Marg & Erwin came in the afternoon. Marv went to Helen's tonight. It is blizzardy out tonight.
#1936diary
Went to church; we had a substitute Rev. Marg & Erwin came in the afternoon. Marv went to Helen's tonight. It is blizzardy out tonight.
#1936diary
Saturday, January 9, 1936:
We had Eddie Johnson saw our wood today. Erwin, Oscar, & Uncle Adolph helped us. Cleaned upstairs & down. Retired at 8:45.
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We had Eddie Johnson saw our wood today. Erwin, Oscar, & Uncle Adolph helped us. Cleaned upstairs & down. Retired at 8:45.
#1936diary
January 11, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Saturday, January 9, 1936:
We had Eddie Johnson saw our wood today. Erwin, Oscar, & Uncle Adolph helped us. Cleaned upstairs & down. Retired at 8:45.
#1936diary
We had Eddie Johnson saw our wood today. Erwin, Oscar, & Uncle Adolph helped us. Cleaned upstairs & down. Retired at 8:45.
#1936diary
Friday, January 9, 1936:
Mother & Pa went to town today. I got a new pair of oxfords, a pr. of pillow cases & some lace. Bob played B.B. again tonight. Retired at 9:00.
#1936diary
Mother & Pa went to town today. I got a new pair of oxfords, a pr. of pillow cases & some lace. Bob played B.B. again tonight. Retired at 9:00.
#1936diary
January 10, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Friday, January 9, 1936:
Mother & Pa went to town today. I got a new pair of oxfords, a pr. of pillow cases & some lace. Bob played B.B. again tonight. Retired at 9:00.
#1936diary
Mother & Pa went to town today. I got a new pair of oxfords, a pr. of pillow cases & some lace. Bob played B.B. again tonight. Retired at 9:00.
#1936diary
I presume the order was from Sears. On page 15 of the 1935 Sears Christmas Book, you could order a 'Famous Gold Star' toy for 79¢
January 9, 2026 at 4:17 PM
I presume the order was from Sears. On page 15 of the 1935 Sears Christmas Book, you could order a 'Famous Gold Star' toy for 79¢
Thursday, January 9, 1936:
We got our order today. Bob got a Gold Star game, I got pajama goods. Marg & Erwin came with the sled tonight. Retired around 9:00.
#1936diary
We got our order today. Bob got a Gold Star game, I got pajama goods. Marg & Erwin came with the sled tonight. Retired around 9:00.
#1936diary
January 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Thursday, January 9, 1936:
We got our order today. Bob got a Gold Star game, I got pajama goods. Marg & Erwin came with the sled tonight. Retired around 9:00.
#1936diary
We got our order today. Bob got a Gold Star game, I got pajama goods. Marg & Erwin came with the sled tonight. Retired around 9:00.
#1936diary
Wednesday, January 8, 1936:
It snowed heavily all day today. I made 12 quilt blocks today. Played rummy after supper and retired at 9:00.
#1936diary
It snowed heavily all day today. I made 12 quilt blocks today. Played rummy after supper and retired at 9:00.
#1936diary
January 8, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Wednesday, January 8, 1936:
It snowed heavily all day today. I made 12 quilt blocks today. Played rummy after supper and retired at 9:00.
#1936diary
It snowed heavily all day today. I made 12 quilt blocks today. Played rummy after supper and retired at 9:00.
#1936diary
Tuesday, January 7, 1936:
It was 15˚ below today. Worked on my quilt & embroidery again today. Ma, Pa, & Robert went to Rosemount and Marv went to Rev. house for a meeting. Retired at 9:30
#1936diary
It was 15˚ below today. Worked on my quilt & embroidery again today. Ma, Pa, & Robert went to Rosemount and Marv went to Rev. house for a meeting. Retired at 9:30
#1936diary
January 7, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Tuesday, January 7, 1936:
It was 15˚ below today. Worked on my quilt & embroidery again today. Ma, Pa, & Robert went to Rosemount and Marv went to Rev. house for a meeting. Retired at 9:30
#1936diary
It was 15˚ below today. Worked on my quilt & embroidery again today. Ma, Pa, & Robert went to Rosemount and Marv went to Rev. house for a meeting. Retired at 9:30
#1936diary
Here's the trumpet part, haha
January 7, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Here's the trumpet part, haha
Monday, January 6, 1936:
Got up at 9:00. Marv hauled wood and Pa butchered at George Johnsons. I made five quilt blocks today. Retired at 8:30. Bob went practicing basketball
#1936diary
Got up at 9:00. Marv hauled wood and Pa butchered at George Johnsons. I made five quilt blocks today. Retired at 8:30. Bob went practicing basketball
#1936diary
January 6, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Monday, January 6, 1936:
Got up at 9:00. Marv hauled wood and Pa butchered at George Johnsons. I made five quilt blocks today. Retired at 8:30. Bob went practicing basketball
#1936diary
Got up at 9:00. Marv hauled wood and Pa butchered at George Johnsons. I made five quilt blocks today. Retired at 8:30. Bob went practicing basketball
#1936diary
Although there were many, many Volkerts in Dakota County at the time, this was the only mention of Carl in the diary. I haven't been able to 100% verify that this is the same guy but seven years later he quite possibly threatened to shoot Governor Harold Stassen!
January 6, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Although there were many, many Volkerts in Dakota County at the time, this was the only mention of Carl in the diary. I haven't been able to 100% verify that this is the same guy but seven years later he quite possibly threatened to shoot Governor Harold Stassen!
With a minimal amount of effort, your sidewalk could look like this too. Get out there and clear off the slush now
January 5, 2026 at 7:58 PM
With a minimal amount of effort, your sidewalk could look like this too. Get out there and clear off the slush now
Marguerite was her sister (age 21) who married Erwin in 1934. The Oxford Ballroom is now a mini strip-mall (Oxford Square) on Grand Ave
January 5, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Marguerite was her sister (age 21) who married Erwin in 1934. The Oxford Ballroom is now a mini strip-mall (Oxford Square) on Grand Ave
Sunday, January 5, 1936:
Went to church as usual. Marg & Erwin were here for dinner. Played whist in the afternoon. Went roller skating at the Oxford Ballroom in St. Paul. Got home at 12:30. Went in Carl Volkert's new car.
#1936diary
Went to church as usual. Marg & Erwin were here for dinner. Played whist in the afternoon. Went roller skating at the Oxford Ballroom in St. Paul. Got home at 12:30. Went in Carl Volkert's new car.
#1936diary
January 5, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Sunday, January 5, 1936:
Went to church as usual. Marg & Erwin were here for dinner. Played whist in the afternoon. Went roller skating at the Oxford Ballroom in St. Paul. Got home at 12:30. Went in Carl Volkert's new car.
#1936diary
Went to church as usual. Marg & Erwin were here for dinner. Played whist in the afternoon. Went roller skating at the Oxford Ballroom in St. Paul. Got home at 12:30. Went in Carl Volkert's new car.
#1936diary
A couple pics from our weekly greyhound walk at Como Lake in Saint Paul, MN on a windy, cold, January day. Some of the dearest creatures you will ever meet
January 5, 2026 at 5:35 AM
A couple pics from our weekly greyhound walk at Como Lake in Saint Paul, MN on a windy, cold, January day. Some of the dearest creatures you will ever meet
Mother & the boys went to town today. I cleaned the downstairs and scrubbed the kitchen. I got a new underskirt & fancy work from Mother.
#1936diary
#1936diary
January 4, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Mother & the boys went to town today. I cleaned the downstairs and scrubbed the kitchen. I got a new underskirt & fancy work from Mother.
#1936diary
#1936diary
It is blizzardy out today. Went to W.L. meeting and took Eileen along. We had a long meeting. Got home at 12:00 and it was still blowing.
#1936diary
#1936diary
January 3, 2026 at 3:02 PM
It is blizzardy out today. Went to W.L. meeting and took Eileen along. We had a long meeting. Got home at 12:00 and it was still blowing.
#1936diary
#1936diary
It was still nice out today. I started to work on my quilt again today, also worked on my table cloth. The boys hauled wood & Pa butchered a cow at Frank Corrigans
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#1936diary
January 2, 2026 at 2:26 PM
It was still nice out today. I started to work on my quilt again today, also worked on my table cloth. The boys hauled wood & Pa butchered a cow at Frank Corrigans
#1936diary
#1936diary
Went to church today. We stayed home all day and had no company. It was very warm & rainy. Marvin was to Henry Franzmeiers. Retired at 9:00.
#1936diary
#1936diary
January 1, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Went to church today. We stayed home all day and had no company. It was very warm & rainy. Marvin was to Henry Franzmeiers. Retired at 9:00.
#1936diary
#1936diary