May 1946

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May 1, 1946 (Wed)

A little chillier today - man, but I was tired all day. We had transcription in Shorthand and Typing - gosh I'll be glad when that's over with. Mary Lou, Doretta, Kathleen, Donna Lou and I ate lunch together. Betty go on our bus again. Her mother and Dad are certainly having fits over Betty's turning Catholic. I made up for yesterday afternoon - I worked 6 hours today - L.L. closing time is 4:30 now. I got home about a quarter of 7. Dot waited to eat with me. This evening Mother, Dad, Margaret, Jess and Marjorie went to hospital to see Aunt Elma so Dot and I took care of Jimmy and David. We also talked quite a bit - I guess Christmans tease Charlie about me quite a bit - poor Charlie. Its about a quarter of 11 so night now.

May 2, 1946 (Thurs)

It was pretty warm today. We had a self-rating quiz in homeroom. Some of the kids are reading their termpapers in Health. We had minute transcription in Shhd. and typing tests in Typing - I did terrible again. Phil Wise (Evelyn's soldier) came to school at noon so she didn't eat with Kathleen, Donna Lou and I. We hum the wedding march whenever Betty gets on the bus now. I worked this afternoon. I worked till a quarter of 5 and then went downtown and cashed my check and bought six pair of anklets. I got home about a quarter of 6. Dot and Bob were still here. After I ate I just read the paper and some more of "How Green Was My Valley." I straightened my bedroom up too a little, put my hair, counted my money in bubble bank ($8.69) and took my shower. Its now 11 so bye for now.

May 3, 1946 (Fri)

It was pretty chilly again today. I had to read my term paper on Patent Medicines in Health. Mrs. Chapman just gave us the details for letters and we had to make them up as we typed them - rather hard. Donna Lou, Evelyn, Kathleen, Doretta, Mary Lou, and I ate lunch together. We missed 2 buses so it was about 10 after 1 before we got to work. I worked hard again this afternoon. I have to work tomorrow morning. I got off work at 4:30 - Evie and I went downtown after work and looked at hats. I couldn't find an aqua one but did see a darling brown half hat, but it was $6 - I don't know whether I can afford it or not. I took care of the kids this evening, wrote a letter to Lucile and washed my hair - I came sick about 11.

May 4, 1946 (Sat)

I was sick all night long - Dr. Conley came out about 6:30. I felt much better after that. I read magazines all morning. I slept all afternoon then. Mother and Dad went to the Lake with Roy, LaVon, and kids. Betty and Evelyn both called me today. Mother went downtown this morning and picked that hat up - I finally broke down and got it - I love it. I got up about 6 and got cleaned up - played solitaire then till Dot, Bob and Charlie came about 10 - we played euchre till 11 - went to Palace - had to stand in line - went to the midnight stage show - it wasn't too good - rather filthy jokes - afterward we hunted around for a place and finally ended up at Pennsylvania Station at 3:30. Came home and played more euchre - I got to bed about 5 - we certainly had a good time.

May 5, 1946 (Sun)

I woke up 1st time at 7:15 - Uncle Mac called 8:15 - Jess came over 9:15 and I gave up and got up. Don, Nancy, and Uncle Mac brought Aunt Elma here about 10 - she's going to stay here till she feels better - has to stay in bed most of the time - Mom and Dad got home about 12. Margaret, Jess and kids were here for dinner. Some of Uncle Mac's relation came over this afternoon and so did Howard, Ahleen and kids, but I was so tired - I finally went into Mom and Dad's bedroom and went to sleep. It was about 5 before I woke up and then I got cleaned up. Charlie came in about 8 and we went to Paramount to see "Blue Dahlia" with Alan Ladd - we had to wait till 9:30 on seats, but it was good - I was awfully tired though. We got home about 11:30 and Charlie left a little before 12 - I got to bed about 12.

May 6, 1946 (Mon)

I was just about dead today. It rained too. Dr. Bauers started his lectures in Health on reproductive organs - he is certainly good - today, he started on anatomy of female organs - he explains everything and makes it seem so simple. We had transcription in Shhd. and Typing. Mary Lou, Doretta, Evelyn, Donna Lou and I ate lunch in cafeteria. We caught wrong bus and had to walk part of way to work. I worked hard this afternoon. We got off at 4:30 and Evelyn and I came straight home from work. Uncle Mac, Sarah, and children (Johnny and Susan) were here for supper - Aunt Elma too of course. Millie came over for awhile. Betty and Erv came after my SPC Secretary Book - they didn't stay though. I wrote up minutes for last Job's Daughters meeting. Its after ten now so night.

May 7, 1946 (Tues)

It was rainy out today. Dr. Bauers talked about menstruation today - he makes it all sound so simple - I certainly like him. We had a test in Shorthand and typing tests in Typing - I did horrible per usual. Evelyn, Donna Lou, Kathleen and I ate lunch in cafeteria - Betty Jane got on the bus. I worked hard this afternoon - the old maids were in a very bad mood. After work I picked up my class ring, got my SPC pin and some powder puffs and deodorants. I got home about 5:30. Mother and I went to Job's Daughters - Mom's Night tonight. After meeting we had cheese sandwiches and tea - it was after 10 when we got home - Bob and Dot were in this evening. Oh yes, Dad came after me at Tuttles after work - it was raining - I had a nice talk with Harry from CC there. It was 11:30 before I got to bed.

May 8, 1946 (Wed)

A little warmer today, but not much. Dr. Bauers talked on pregnancy today. We had transcription in Shhd. and Typing. Mary Lou, Evelyn, Doretta, Donna Lou, Kathleen and I ate lunch together. Betty got on our bus. I worked very hard this afternoon. The old maids were in a very bad mood. Betty called me this afternoon - after work Evelyn and I met Betty and we looked at bridesmaids' dresses - couldn't find what we wanted - saw some darling pink ones though. I got home about 6. I took care of Midge, Dave, and Jimmie. I ironed a dress over there and wrote a letter to Charlie. Evelyn called and then Pat - Pat is going with Sammy double with Charlie and I next Sat. - Sammy (I think) wants to see me - thats why I fixed up the double date. It was midnight when Margaret and Jess came home.

May 9, 1946 (Thurs)

A very nice day today - so warm. Mrl. Abbott talked to Seniors during homeroom. Dr. Bauers talked on cancer today - our mothers were supposed to come - Mother did. We had Gregg 100 certificate test in Shhd. and Typing - I think I did pretty good on it. Mary Lou, Doretta, Donna Lou, Evelyn, Kathleen and I ate lunch in cafeteria. Betty Jane got on same bus we did. The old maids were in a much better mood today but I still worked like mad - I worked till 6. I got home about 6:30. This evening I wrote a postcard to Charlie to have him bring Dorothy's typewriter and studied my Shhd. Mother, Dad, Margaret and Jess are putting out a garden. Dad went down and got some ice cream. I was going to go to bed at 8:30 tonight, but it is a quarter of ten now so good night.

May 10, 1946 (Fri)

It rained all day. Dr. Bauers gave his last lecture today - just answered questions. In Shhd and Typing we had to make up and type a letter asking admitance to a college and a letter of application for a job. Oh man, what a time! Phil was home today so Evelyn didn't eat lunch with us and Donna Lou wasn't in school - just Kathleen and I. Betty got on our bus. I worked very hard again - almost caught up on my work. After work Evelyn, Betty and I went downtown and looked for formals again - it was just pouring down rain - we didn't find anything. Dad came after me at Tuttles. I got cleaned up and Mom and Dad and I went over after Pat and then after Betty and over to North Side's Senior talent show "Sharon Was a Lady." It was really cute - a musical. It was out at a quarter after 9 and we went over to Tony's and waited on Erv till 10 - he and Betty and Pat brought me home at 10:30 - its a quarter of 11 now.

May 11, 1946 (Sat)

I got up about a quarter of 8. First I built a fire, then washed my hair, cleaned the house up. I also washed out some sweaters, stockings and headscarves. Mother and I went downtown this afternoon - I got her a new pair of shoes for Mother's Day tomorrow. We got my graduation dress at Groths' - its very pretty - white cotton - cap sleeves with green saddle stitching on it. We got home about 5 - I got cleaned up again. Howard, Ahlee, Uncle Mac, Tommy and Jimmy were over. About 7:30 Charlie and Sammy came (me with Charlie) and we went over after Pat. We went to Emboyd and saw "Adventure" with Clark Gable and Green Garson. Couldn't find any place to eat so came back to my house about 12. They stayed till a quarter of 1. Gosh, I'm still nuts about Sammy, but what good does it do me?

May 12, 1946 (Sun)

I got up about 8. didn't do very much outside of read the paper. Nancy and Don came over this morning and stayed for dinner. Uncle Mac was also here for dinner. I met Pat, Lucile and Lucile's sister-in-law Bonnie downtown at 2. We went to Scott's Bowling Alley and bowled 3 games - I did perfectly terrible - 52, 57, and 27. I'm almost ashamed to write it down. Afterwards we went to Meyers and had a banana split. Then we went to Paramount and saw "Spellbound" with Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck - it was wonderful! It was about 8:10 when I got home. Aunt Elma was the only one home - I washed my legmake-up off and put my hair up. Its about 9 now.

May 13, 1946 (Mon)

Oh, its always so hard to get up on Monday mornings. We had a movie in Health on shoes. We had a test in Shhd. and then transcription in Shhd. and Typing. Doretta, Evelyn, Donna Lou, Kathleen and I ate lunch together. I didn't work as hard this afternoon as I have been. Roger Pritchard (an ex-Marine) is always coming in and talking to me. I wish he would stay away - I don't like him. After work Evelyn and I went downtown. At Wolf and D's one of the clerks stopped us and sent us to the photo-reflex studio to have our pictures taken - they took 4 pictures - get the proofs Monday. Then when we came back down some man took our picture. I got home a little after 5. Sarah and the kids were here for supper. Jackie called this evening - she was in town, but I didn't get to see her - we talked for quite awhile. I did my homework and its about 9:30 now. Night!

May 14, 1946 (Tues)

It was a very nice day today. Today is Dorothy's birthday - she is 25. We (the Seniors) had a speaker from Purdue U. during homeroom. We are starting to study first aid in Health now. We had typing tests in Typing and I did horrible. I made 100 on the Shorthand test yesterday. Evelyn, Donna Lou, Kathleen and I ate lunch together. I worked just fairly hard today. After school Evelyn and I walked downtown - I got home about 5. Aunt Elma went home today. I got a letter from Charlie - he wants a date for next Sunday. This evening I put some pictures in my photograph book, studied my Shhd., pressed a couple of dresses and my raincoat, did some mending, and wrote a letter to Charlie. It was after ten when I got to sleep.

May 15, 1946 (Wed)

It rained most of the day. First aid in Health. We had transcription (3 letters) in Shhd. and Typing. Donna Lou, Kathleen, Evelyn and I ate lunch together. We missed our bus at noon and had to walk from Main and Calhoun to work. We got paid today - I drew $18.82. This afternoon I went to Walgreen's for Miss McCrory. I got home from work about 5:15. I took a shower etc. and Mother and Dad took me down to Ft. Wayne Athletic Club - they went to Ohio (Aunt Tina Klinger died) I sat between Mr. Reeves and Miss Bowen at the banquet. It was a nice banquet. Mr. Northrop announced valedictorin - Priscilla Hunt and Salutorian - Joyce Gingel - I felt so glad about Joyce. I and 19 others made 4 year honor roll. Pudge, Pat, Betty Lou and I went to Meyers afterwords. I got home about ten.

May 16, 1946 (Thurs)

It rained quite a bit today. Still first aid in Health. We had Chapel assembly at 10:10 - fairly good. We had Typing tests in Typing and I typed 66 on one after errors taken off. Evelyn, Kathleen, Doretta, Mary Lou and I ate lunch together. Betty Jane got on our bus. I worked fairly hard this afternoon. After work Evelyn and I went downtown, got a pair of shoes for Evie, mailed a package to Lucile (today's her birthday) and then met Betty - we got fuschia satin material and patterns for Evelyn and my bridesmaids dresses - put material on layaway. Betty and I went down to New-Sentinel to have her picture in paper announcing engagement. I got home about 6:30 - we got an announcement (graduation) from Jackie. I studied my Shhd., worked on SPC stuff and now it way after 10 - night!

May 17, 1946 (Fri)

Some more rain and chill again. What weather! - disgusting! Janet said this morning that she wouldn't go to Betty's wedding simply because it was in a Catholic Church - I think she is just jealous because she isn't a bridesmaid. We did bandages today in Health - had a test in Shhd. Had a typing test in Typing - I typed 76 gross words, but too many errors. No school at all this because of track meet so Evelyn, Donna Lou and I ate our lunch on the floor by my locker. After work I picked up the material and took SPC books to Miss Suter's house (511 W. Wayne). Mom and Dad went to lake with Roy, Lavon and kids so I ate supper myselft and read about 150 pages of "Day Must Dawn." Mom called me from the lake - she left refrigerator on defrost. Well, I think I'll study Shhd. a little. Bye now.

May 18, 1946 (Sat)

Margaret called me about a quarter after 8 and I got up then. Right after breakfast, I went over to Margaret's and Jess's to take care of the kids while they went to town. I read some more of "Day Must Dawn." They got home about 12. After dinner I got cleaned up and went downtown. Jess took me down to busline as it was raining. I got a pair of brown and white spectators (heels out). They are darling! I also got Dorothy a white slip for her birthday. I got home about 2:30. I finished reading "Day Must Dawn." This evening I washed the dishes, washed some nylons out, washed my hair and cleaned some combs. I'm afraid I was awfully lazy today. Its 9:30 now and I'm going to take my shower and then to bed. Night!

May 19, 1946 (Sun)

It was nice this morning. Mother and Dad came home early this morning with lots and lots of fish. Bob and Dot were over to Margaret and Jess's for dinner today. However, all of them were over here most of the time. Howard, Ahleen and girls were over for awhile today too. I got cleaned up this afternoon. Mother, Dad and I mowed the lawn until it started raining. Charlie wasn't supposed to come till 7:30, but was here at a quarter of 7. We went to the Paramount and saw "Ziegfield Follies." It was pretty good. Afterwards we drove around trying to find a place to eat - finally ended up at Shawnee's. We drove around about an hour and got home about a quarter after 11 - Charlie left about midnight.

May 20, 1946 (Mon)

It was misty out all day. I took a typing test before school but did horrible. We had our last transcription letters in Shorthand and Typing - the very last. Doretta, Mary Lou, Donna Lou, Kathleen, Evelyn, and I ate lunch in cafeteria. Got to work at 1. Dorothy Murphy is back working in the mornings now - I won't have to work quite so hard now I hope. I came right home from work. Dot, Bob, Margaret, Jess and kids were all here for supper - fish fry. It was about 8:30 before they all went home. I studied my Shorthand. Pat called me twice - we only get 4 tickets apiece for Commencement. Its only 9:30 but I didn't have any too much sleep last night so I'm going to hit the hay. Night!

May 21, 1946 (Tues)

A cold day at the beginning but ended up warm. Still first aid in Health. We graded transcription letters in Shhd. and in Typing. I typed notes for SPC. Donna Lou, Kathleen, Evelyn and I ate lunch in cafeteria - we missed our bus so didn't see Betty. I worked hard this afternoon till 5. I came straight home then, wrote up the minutes for Job's Daughters and got cleaned up. At 7 I left for Job's Daughters. Tonight was election and surprise to myself, I came in second for Marshall (from Marshall you go through the chairs to Honored Queen) I didn't get elected, but I was surprised. I came so close. After meeting we had hot dogs, cokes and ice cream. Then Do Perry, Betty Lou Sowers, Barbara Weddifield, and I (in Do's car) went to Ferguson's and had a root beer - then to Gardners for milk. I got home after 11. Its 11:30 now.

May 22, 1946 (Wed)

Fairly warm today - still cool enough for coats though. We are going to have a big test in First Aid tomorrow in Health. We just graded letters in Shorthand and we were supposed to retype our letters in Typing on "application for jobs." Doretta, Mary Lou, Donna Lou, Evelyn, Kathleen, and I ate lunch in cafeteria. Betty got on our bus. We certainly had a lot of applicants - over 20 at one time. Betty called me at work. After work Evie and I went to Wolf and D's to see our proofs - not so hot. Then I got Jackie a slip for graduation. Evie and I tried on bathing suits too. This evening I typed notes for SPC and studied my Health and Shorthand. I took care of the kids. Lucile called me - she is going to stay all night with me Friday night.

May 23, 1946 (Thurs)

Very warm today - too warm even for coats. We had an assembly 1st thing - lettermen. Over the PA system it was announced our Legends would be distributed tomorrow - later though it was denied - that burns me up. The test wasn't bad in Health. More grading of papers in Shhd. Donna Lou, Evelyn, Kathleen and I ate lunch together per usual. Betty got on same bus. I only worked till 3. Betty sent me a letter at Lincoln Life. At 3 I went back to school for SPC - my last meeting as Secretary-Treasurer. Got out about a quarter after 4. This evening I cut out my formal, over at the garden with Mom, Dad, Marj, and Jess. Mom and I mowed lawn. We all just sat and talked. Its about ten - night now.

May 24, 1946 (Fri)

Very warm this morning, but rained this afternoon. That still burns me up about the Legends. We had artificial respiration in Health. Test in Shhd. Evelyn, Donna Lou, Kathleen and I ate lunch in cafeteria. Betty got on same bus. I worked pretty hard this afternoon - Miss McCrory dictated a letter to me over the telephone. I came right home from work - got home about 5. I got cleaned up and about 8 Eddie Hawke and Jim Messman (a friend of Eddie's) brought Lucile over and then took us over to Halls and then Donna Lou's. Eddie and Jim are going to take Lucy and I down to Jackie soon. There were 11 girls at Donna Lou's - we had a good time. Evelyn wants me to go on a blind date with a sailor tomorrow night to Navy Club. Erv and Betty brought Lucile and I home. Lucy stayed all night - we got to bed about midnight.

May 25, 1946 (Sat)

I got up about 8 - Lucile a little later. It rained most of the day. I washed my hair this morning, but Lucile and I just talked most of the time. This afternoon Dad took Lucile and I downtown. Mother and Dad gave me a Farifax watch for graduation - very beautiful - I had the strap made smaller today. I also got a fuschia belt and buttons for a white dress I had - they certainly improve the dress. We stopped at Wolf and D's and had a Coke. I came home then. I started sewing on my formal - almost have the top done - it really looks nice. I didn't get to go with the sailor - Dad said no! I wrote a letter to Jackie - we may go down June 8 - 9 or June 15 - 16. Esther and Carl came over this evening. Its still early but I'm sleepy. Night!

May 26, 1946 (Sun)

I got up abot 9:30. I got part of the breakfast. Rain today again. I didn't do very much this morning. Just baked a peach upside-down cake. Just as we were getting ready to eat dinner Bob, June, Roger and Eddie came. Roy and Alma also were over this afternoon. They all left about 4:30 and I read my Health (52 pages) for a surprise test sometime next week. Charlie came about 7:30. We went to see "Saratoga Trunk" with Ingrid Brigman - very good. We drove around for an hour, but couldn't find a place to eat. Got home about 11:30 - Charlie left about 12:15. He gave me money to get tickets to see ???????? (child prodigy).

May 27, 1946 (Mon)

Oh Monday mornings - another dreary day. We got our Legends this morning in homeroom. I'm Legend agent and another girl and I had to go after them. They are very nice this year - maroon and gold with Indian on from - my picture is in 6 times. I made 97 on that health test the other day. I got Oddra's, Pat's, Betty Lou's, Betty Jane's, and Marilyn Burbank's Legends. Gave Betty's to here at noon, Betty Lou's and Marilyn's at work. Miss O'Rourke and Miss McCrory were looking at them this afternoon. After work Evelyn and I took Pat's Legend to her and went down and picked up tickets for show. I got home about 5:30. Spent most of evening reading my Legend. Did some Shorthand too. Its about 10 now and I'm mighty sleepy.

May 28, 1946 (Tues)

It was pretty warm today. We had Recognition Day assembly this morning - Betty Greenwood and Betty Lou were here for it - Betty Jane and I got our gold "D's" in SPC and I was also recognized for Business, 4 year Honor Roll, and Library Asst. 3 1/2 yrs. We had tests in Typing but I did terrible. I worked fairly hard this afternoon. After work Evelyn and I took Pudge's Legend down to her at the Medical Arts Building. I got home about quarter of six - I got cleaned up right away for that show tonight. However 8:30 came around and Charlie didn't come. I called him - nobody answered, called Dot and Bob and they said he wan't coming. Charlie called about 9 - I was mad - he wanted me to go ahead and go, but heck it was too late. Margaret and Jess gave me a white slip for graduation. Man, I'm disgusted!

May 29, 1946 (Wed)

It was a rather nice day today. We had a test in Health 1st period, but Miss Spiegel didn't count it on our grades. We had test in Shhd. 3rd and then we had Typing test in Typing, I typed 75 gross words on one - 65.5 wpm - the second best paper this semester. We dashed to bookroom and got our caps and gowns - they certainly look wonderful - I feel so proud in them. We just ate a bite of lunch and then dashed to work. Dorothy was still there. I got off at 3 and Anna May, Evelyn, Betty Jane and I went back to school. We had our rehearsal for resessional and processional marches. Afterwards Evelyn, Betty and I went downtown and got Betty shoes, had lemonades at Walgreen's and came home. I took care of the kids this evening - I got to bed about 10:30.

May 30, 1946 (Thurs)

Decoration Day so no school or work. We got up about 8. We got cleaned up. Mother, Dad and Midge took plants out to the cemetary. Mother, Dad and I went out to Aunt Elma's. Before that Margaret took some pictures in my cap and gown. Aunt Ida, Uncle Paul, a couple of his daughters, and of course, Sarah, Johnny, and Susan were all there. We came home about 4:30. Mom and Dad went away then. I started to hem my graduation dress. About 7:30 Charlie called and asked if he could come out and wanted me to get a girl for a guy he was bringing. I called everybody I knew, Evelyn, Janet, Anna May, Marceil, Pat and Oddra. Finally I got Donna Lou. They came about 9, we picked Donna Lou up and went out to West Swinney. The guy's name was Devon Brubaker - cute. We had loads of fun - rode on everything, had pictures taken and fortunes told. Afterward came over to my house. I got to bed about 1.

May 31, 1946 (Fri)

It started out to be a very nice day. Today was Senior Day so of course, we wore our caps and gown. Betty Lou, Pudge and Betty Jane were all in school. The assembly started at 9 - Seniors were last to come in with our caps and gowns. We had our program - class will and all. Then the Seniors sang "Auld Lang Syne" and the school song. Tears came to my eyes, but I didn't cry. We planted the ivy then. Got grades then Health A, Shhd. A and Typing A-. At noon we took pictures. Then Mary Berles, Barbara Widdifield, Irene Anderson, Betty Jane, Donna Lou, Evelyn and I piled into Do Perry's car and went to Manochims to eat. Then downtown and funeral parlor to see Miss Steiner (was Sec. to Pap Northrup). Betty, Donna Lou, and I went to Betty's - then Betty and I went back to school - then back to Betty's - then downtown - got home about 6:30. Got a congratulations card from Pauline and a letter from Charlie. Washed my hair, took a shower and went to bed.