Sun., April 30, 1933 - To S.S. and church this morning. Bernice, Clarence, Ruth, Lydia and Arnold were out this p.m. to practice songs for Mother's Day Program. To League and church this evening. The Lutheran Church was moved north off its foundation about six feet by the storm yesterday. It's still standing but that's all you can say for it.
Mon., May 1, 1933 - Nurnbergs not in school today. The little baby died this morning at 4:30. It's been sick for about 3 weeks. The League surprised Clarence tonite for his birthday. We played games in the basement at the parsonage. Mailed a letter to Ray today.
Tues., May 2, 1933 - Cloudy and cool. Laurence reviewed and the others worked on maps, etc. Laurence said it was all right with his dad if we dismissed school tomorrow p.m. for the funeral. We went to League at Ruth Jochens this evening. Mrs. Walker ordered flowers for me today for Nurnberg's.
I looked for a Nurnberg with a death date in 1933 on findagrave but did not find any listed.
While the death of this little baby was surely very tragic, the decrease in infant mortality from the 1930's to now is amazing. In 1935, the rate was 52 per 1,000 for white children, while for 2005 it was 5 per 1,000. No comfort to those affected, but a testament to modern medicine and all that goes into keeping little ones around.
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