December 1942
Tuesday
1-Dec-42
George clear of fever.
Wednesday
2-Dec-42
Night Club at Reynolds. George & I went out to see Margaret Pettiway to get a diet and list of exercises.
Thursday
3-Dec-42
Started 9 day diet to day with exercises. I weigh 160 lbs.
Friday
4-Dec-42
Diet OK have plenty to eat. Oliver offers to buy me candy. Oh how he hated diets.
Saturday
5-Dec-42
Alice M. has taken over the Marines. A new one every night. George stuck a tack in his knee. Ol & I went to picture show.
Sunday
6-Dec-42
George cried all night with his knee, took him to Dr. Helbing says it is serious fever high. Uncle Charlie came in with aszma nearly passed out. Worked with Uncle Charlie most all day.
Monday
7-Dec-42
Just a year ago today Pearl Harbor was bombed. Ol & I had a Bomb today. Pa has decided we owe him $14000 says I said’ “if it wasn’t for the old folks we could get along alright.” Well it is an idea. At least we wouldn’t owe $14000.00 Uncle Charlie better, George better.
Tuesday
8-Dec-42
We found we are $4000 overdrawn instead of the 14,000. Pa sure changes fast, I have a little bill to settle with him on my own. Uncle Charlie left tonight to go back to Okla. City, nearly passed out on Oliver guess he couldn’t stand the fussing.
Wednesday
9-Dec-42
Oh what a week George is clear of fever. Did part of my washing today, will try to finish tomorrow. Pa is still raving. What a life. Boys are saving wool.
Thursday
10-Dec-42
Finished washing and most of iorning. George has been a good boy just plays in his bed.
Friday
11-Dec-42
Iorned again & cleaned hours. I don’t feel so good. George is up in the house.
Saturday
12-Dec-42
I baked a cake for AM’s Marines & also one for ourselves.
Sunday
13-Dec-42
Ol has a cold kept him in bed all day.
Monday
14-Dec-42
Ol went with Plaxco to Dehorn cattle. I worked all day washed & iorned
Tuesday
15-Dec-42
Finished iorning, canteen served the Red Cross dinner was sure good.
Wednesday
16-Dec-42
Dr. Helbing’s Birthday. We took the Bryan Greagory’s to hear Upton Close, he sure tells about the Government but doesn’t tell us how to remedy it.
Upton Close (Josef Washington Hall) Upton Close is a pseudonym of Josef Washington Hall, who formerly signed his journalistic dispatches “Up Close.” The author was a well known adventurer, explorer, observer and writer on Asia.
Thursday
17-Dec-42
We had the night club Xmas Party lots of fun the Helbings were guests.
Friday
18-Dec-42
Kiwanas Club Banquet didn’t go Ol was busy. I sewed.
Saturday
19-Dec-42
Beauty Parlor – Bill fell & broke his wrist had him xray’d arm in cast. Shrine Patrol Dance at Texas. Most fun and best music in long time.
Sunday
20-Dec-42
Stayed home all day. Didn’t dress until 6 P.M.
Monday
21-Dec-42
Worked on AM’s comfort finished it went to Roy Montgomery’s wife’s funeral with Ester Ruth Sharp. Everyone gone this evening even to George things get quiet.
Tuesday
22-Dec-42
Finished one comfort & started house cleaning the family attended square dance at Joe Johnson’s al except Ol he went to Draft board.
Wednesday
23-Dec-42
Finished comfort, AM had George Lewis out for dinner when I wasn’t prepared. Baked Fruit Cake Bars tonight Ol made country funeral. Ollie is working at Leonard’s every day during vacation, has a vacation every night she is worn out. The Joe Mills brought ua a 20lb ham. Umm umm
First mention of GL
Leonard Bros. Department Store was a downtown landmark and attraction. Only evidence left is a coffin size historical marker. Even the Leonard’s Farm Store has been razed for TCC campus.
Thursday
24-Dec-42
Xmas Eve again & I’m so tired, going to cemetery & deliver Xmas gifts. Bills Birthday.
Friday
25-Dec-42
Alice M celebrated by having a date with a Marine and coming in at 4A.M. Munnie and Daddy were waiting up to her surprize a lecture went on the rest of the night. Santa was good to us I have a starter of “Silver Plumb” Sterling. Received a telegram from someone about Uncle Charlie. Phoned him, he (in hospital) says he is alright, Dinner at Ma’s.
Saturday
26-Dec-42
The usual open house at Pa’s (for 30yrs) was quieter than usual on account of gasoline rationing, everyone tired, the house is a wreck. Took Jack to Dentist, Bill to have arm dressed; Ol & I took Elsie, Marvin, & Elbertine to eat French Fried Shrimp I played rummy at house later. A.M. had George Lewis for dinner.
Sunday
27-Dec-42
Ol has funeral at Bowie today I intended to go but cold wind blowing. Broadcast tonight telling us of food rationing. Ol returned at 6 we went to the O D Wyatts for supper. Ted (some Marine was here sketching AM’s picture we left the boys with them. Ollie went to camp for a few days it is sure cold.
Monday
28-Dec-42
Received letter from Uncle Charlie he has a bad spell most every day. Alice M. is so miserable she is so in love with love that she loves them all a different one night. She’s still on her vacation, took Bill & George to the picture show it snowed last night, most all melted off, but plenty cold.
Tuesday
29-Dec-42
Lilly came back to work today, she cleaned my kitchen good. I feel like Mrs. Astor.
Wednesday
30-Dec-42
Jester dinner at colonial hair dress & ironed.
Thursday
31-Dec-42
Dance with McCaul’s at Colonial. Lilly didn’t show up, working with the Government. She is sure dumb, I don’t know how they will train her. Dried black eyed peas.
1-Dec-42
George clear of fever.
Wednesday
2-Dec-42
Night Club at Reynolds. George & I went out to see Margaret Pettiway to get a diet and list of exercises.
Thursday
3-Dec-42
Started 9 day diet to day with exercises. I weigh 160 lbs.
Friday
4-Dec-42
Diet OK have plenty to eat. Oliver offers to buy me candy. Oh how he hated diets.
Saturday
5-Dec-42
Alice M. has taken over the Marines. A new one every night. George stuck a tack in his knee. Ol & I went to picture show.
Sunday
6-Dec-42
George cried all night with his knee, took him to Dr. Helbing says it is serious fever high. Uncle Charlie came in with aszma nearly passed out. Worked with Uncle Charlie most all day.
Monday
7-Dec-42
Just a year ago today Pearl Harbor was bombed. Ol & I had a Bomb today. Pa has decided we owe him $14000 says I said’ “if it wasn’t for the old folks we could get along alright.” Well it is an idea. At least we wouldn’t owe $14000.00 Uncle Charlie better, George better.
Tuesday
8-Dec-42
We found we are $4000 overdrawn instead of the 14,000. Pa sure changes fast, I have a little bill to settle with him on my own. Uncle Charlie left tonight to go back to Okla. City, nearly passed out on Oliver guess he couldn’t stand the fussing.
Wednesday
9-Dec-42
Oh what a week George is clear of fever. Did part of my washing today, will try to finish tomorrow. Pa is still raving. What a life. Boys are saving wool.
Thursday
10-Dec-42
Finished washing and most of iorning. George has been a good boy just plays in his bed.
Friday
11-Dec-42
Iorned again & cleaned hours. I don’t feel so good. George is up in the house.
Saturday
12-Dec-42
I baked a cake for AM’s Marines & also one for ourselves.
Sunday
13-Dec-42
Ol has a cold kept him in bed all day.
Monday
14-Dec-42
Ol went with Plaxco to Dehorn cattle. I worked all day washed & iorned
Tuesday
15-Dec-42
Finished iorning, canteen served the Red Cross dinner was sure good.
Wednesday
16-Dec-42
Dr. Helbing’s Birthday. We took the Bryan Greagory’s to hear Upton Close, he sure tells about the Government but doesn’t tell us how to remedy it.
Upton Close (Josef Washington Hall) Upton Close is a pseudonym of Josef Washington Hall, who formerly signed his journalistic dispatches “Up Close.” The author was a well known adventurer, explorer, observer and writer on Asia.
Thursday
17-Dec-42
We had the night club Xmas Party lots of fun the Helbings were guests.
Friday
18-Dec-42
Kiwanas Club Banquet didn’t go Ol was busy. I sewed.
Saturday
19-Dec-42
Beauty Parlor – Bill fell & broke his wrist had him xray’d arm in cast. Shrine Patrol Dance at Texas. Most fun and best music in long time.
Sunday
20-Dec-42
Stayed home all day. Didn’t dress until 6 P.M.
Monday
21-Dec-42
Worked on AM’s comfort finished it went to Roy Montgomery’s wife’s funeral with Ester Ruth Sharp. Everyone gone this evening even to George things get quiet.
Tuesday
22-Dec-42
Finished one comfort & started house cleaning the family attended square dance at Joe Johnson’s al except Ol he went to Draft board.
Wednesday
23-Dec-42
Finished comfort, AM had George Lewis out for dinner when I wasn’t prepared. Baked Fruit Cake Bars tonight Ol made country funeral. Ollie is working at Leonard’s every day during vacation, has a vacation every night she is worn out. The Joe Mills brought ua a 20lb ham. Umm umm
First mention of GL
Leonard Bros. Department Store was a downtown landmark and attraction. Only evidence left is a coffin size historical marker. Even the Leonard’s Farm Store has been razed for TCC campus.
Thursday
24-Dec-42
Xmas Eve again & I’m so tired, going to cemetery & deliver Xmas gifts. Bills Birthday.
Friday
25-Dec-42
Alice M celebrated by having a date with a Marine and coming in at 4A.M. Munnie and Daddy were waiting up to her surprize a lecture went on the rest of the night. Santa was good to us I have a starter of “Silver Plumb” Sterling. Received a telegram from someone about Uncle Charlie. Phoned him, he (in hospital) says he is alright, Dinner at Ma’s.
Saturday
26-Dec-42
The usual open house at Pa’s (for 30yrs) was quieter than usual on account of gasoline rationing, everyone tired, the house is a wreck. Took Jack to Dentist, Bill to have arm dressed; Ol & I took Elsie, Marvin, & Elbertine to eat French Fried Shrimp I played rummy at house later. A.M. had George Lewis for dinner.
Sunday
27-Dec-42
Ol has funeral at Bowie today I intended to go but cold wind blowing. Broadcast tonight telling us of food rationing. Ol returned at 6 we went to the O D Wyatts for supper. Ted (some Marine was here sketching AM’s picture we left the boys with them. Ollie went to camp for a few days it is sure cold.
Monday
28-Dec-42
Received letter from Uncle Charlie he has a bad spell most every day. Alice M. is so miserable she is so in love with love that she loves them all a different one night. She’s still on her vacation, took Bill & George to the picture show it snowed last night, most all melted off, but plenty cold.
Tuesday
29-Dec-42
Lilly came back to work today, she cleaned my kitchen good. I feel like Mrs. Astor.
Wednesday
30-Dec-42
Jester dinner at colonial hair dress & ironed.
Thursday
31-Dec-42
Dance with McCaul’s at Colonial. Lilly didn’t show up, working with the Government. She is sure dumb, I don’t know how they will train her. Dried black eyed peas.
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