Life of Mary Caroline Findley (from Her Diary Entries for 1937)

See an overview of the years 1928 through 1937.

See an overview of the years 1938 through 1947.

See the diary entries for 1936.

Personal Memoranda (age 49): Mary C. Edmands
Birthplace & birthday: Andover, Mass., Mar. 16, 1887
Weight: 187 (Dec 31, 1936)
Height: 5-7 (Dec 31, 1936)
Hosiery size 10
Glove size 7½
Hat size 23½
Shoe size 7½
My doctor is Dr P. W. Blake
My clergyman is C. W. Henry

Friday, January 1, 1937 (age 49): Allan & I ate with Mrs LeV. & Francis at restaurant. Stayed at LeVernes most of the rest of the day.

Saturday, January 2, 1937 (age 49): Got 7 letters. Jean, Ethel, Virginia, Ruth Saunders & E. Svenson. Have answered them all. Went down to see if I could have exam at Naval Disp. but nothing doing. Went to movies & saw Great Gregfield -- awful headache afterwards.

Sunday, January 3, 1937 (age 49): Went to Congregational church here & then down on the beach with Allan in afternoon. Sent Mr Church the church calendar from here.

Monday, January 4, 1937 (age 49): Mailed letters & got four more Christmas cards from Helen in Dexter, Maine, Everett Vannah, Nellie Carter, Lucie Hayward, & Arthur Edmands.

Tuesday, January 5, 1937 (age 49): Walked up to Atlantic & 7th to see what St. Luke's church looked like. Has a courtyard in it. Went with Allan to see After the Thin Man at the movies. Got Townsman & stockings from Minerva.

Wednesday, January 6, 1937 (age 49): Wrote to M. & Nellie Farmer. Also sent some more cards & little boxes of candy like crates of oranges to Minerva's kids.

Thursday, January 7, 1937 (age 49): My foot hurt me considerably & I got a new pair of shoes at Dobyn's 3.98 & tax of 12 cents. Was going out to the W.Va. but when we got to the dock it was too choppy. Cold & rainy here & some snow fell the papers said. [Tribune obit of clergyman Alfred C. Church dying at 65 in Andover taped to page.]

Friday, January 8, 1937 (age 49): Cold & clear today. Got Navy checks & letter from Minerva, Miss Farmer & Jean. Went to see Three Men on a Horse at Movies. Wrote to Jean & Mrs Edgar today.

Saturday, January 9, 1937 (age 49): Allan & I visited the McCrones in Westwood & went to a concert at the University. Had supper & stayed overnight. Letter from Ruth Haviland & Eleanor Svenson.

Sunday, January 10, 1937 (age 49): Went over to see Lizzie Scott in Sarotelle. Allan had to get back but I stayed. Went to Jap Christian church. Talked about old times.

Monday, January 11, 1937 (age 49): Lizzie & I went to Santa Monica but it was hazy from the smudging. More reminiscences.

Tuesday, January 12, 1937 (age 49): Came back to Long Beach. Letters from Doris, Hap, E. Howell & my income tax report. Wrote letters to Ruth H., E. Howell, Minnie & Doris. Went to supper at LeVernes & had rabbit & noodles. Terrible toothache all night.

Wednesday, January 13, 1937 (age 49): Had one of my smaller molars out & the dentist says maybe more. Felt punk but toothache better. Pkg from Eleanor Ramsdell with shoc of white narcissus.

Thursday, January 14, 1937 (age 49): Went downtown with Mrs LeV. & had lunch. Felt awfully weak from novocaine wearing off. Letter from Jerry & Jean.

Friday, January 15, 1937 (age 49): Went out to the ship for chow. Great time. Movies under the stars in January. Letter from E. Svenson. Sent perfume to the 3 nieces & Mrs Carter. Orange blossom.

Saturday, January 16, 1937 (age 49): Letter from Ruth H.

Sunday, January 17, 1937 (age 49): Went to Glendale with Allan to find Jerry's brother. Found house but brother out. Allan went back to ship as he's off for gunnery this week.

Monday, January 18, 1937 (age 49): Letters from Virginia & Doris. Wrote to them. Also Annie Buchan.

Tuesday, January 19, 1937 (age 49): Letters from Lizzie Scott, Anne McCrone, Ethel Hitchcock & Nellie Carter. Wrote to Ethel & Nellie. Also sent cards to W. Doherty & D. Johnson.

Wednesday, January 20, 1937 (age 49): Letters from Lucie Hayward & John. Wrote to John & sent him a dollar. Had my teeth cleaned.

Thursday, January 21, 1937 (age 49): Nothing special I guess except the floods & bad weather in the Middle West.

Friday, January 22, 1937 (age 49): Allan came home for overnight but had to go away again on Sat. morning. Letter from Jerry & I wrote him one too & sent pictures Allan took of his brother's [Jerry's brother's] place. Watched fleet come back from maneuvers, one at a time over the horizon.

Saturday, January 23, 1937 (age 49): No mail. Had hair washed. Wrote to Jean.

Sunday, January 24, 1937 (age 49): Went to Episcopal church. Walked around beach & came home & rested. Cloudy day. Went out to ship for supper. Saw Pigskin Parade for a movie.

Monday, January 25, 1937 (age 49): Went to movies, saw College Holiday. No mail.

Tuesday, January 26, 1937 (age 49): Went to movies again. Saw Garden of Allah in color. Lovely. Letters from Jean & Miss Farmer. Wrote to Miss F. J. Blackburn & sent belated birthday card to Roland. B. Sullivan called while I was out so wrote to her.

Wednesday, January 27, 1937 (age 49): Had teeth Xrayed. Got telephone from Mrs. Johnstone to go to ride on Thursday. Watched game of rocque in park. Townsman came.

Thursday, January 28, 1937 (age 49): Went to San Juan Capistrano mission with Johnstones, then to Lake Elsinore. Wonderful trip. Letters from Mrs Edgar, Eleanor, & John.

Friday, January 29, 1937 (age 49): Letter from Jerry. Had hair washed & waved at Skiles. Wrote to J. & sent cards to Margaret Hodge & Etta Cushan.

Saturday, January 30, 1937 (age 49): Went up to Olvaro street in L.A. Oldest street in city-- Mexican. Had dinner there. Rained very hard, so most of the booths were shut up, but had fun wandering around. LeVernes, Johnstones, Allan & I went.

Sunday, January 31, 1937 (age 49): Allan & I went to the Planetarium in Hollywood. Heard lecture on stars & saw the sky pictured on the dome. Went up to the Hollywood center to have supper. Saw "Brown Derby" eating place after we had had our supper. Allan had to go back to ship.

Monday, February 1, 1937 (age 49): Letter from Ruth S. & Hap. Wrote to Ruth & sent Townsman to Minnie re Mrs Farmer's & Roy Haynes' deaths.

Tuesday, February 2, 1937 (age 49): Letters from Anne McCrone & Lizzie Scott. Wanted me to come out again but I didn't see how we could as everyone seems to want us on the 14th.

Wednesday, February 3, 1937 (age 49): Letters from Mrs Locke inviting for the 14. Haven't decided yet. Went to the Mission at Riverside with the Johnstones. Wonderful place and fixed up beautifully. Got letter from Doris with m.o. for $15 for Jean for oil burner.

Thursday, February 4, 1937 (age 49): Letters from Minnie, Ethel, Lizzie Scott & Jean. In Lizzie's letter clipping from Daily News regarding deaths in Miss Farmer's family. Mrs F. & Mrs Dove & Chester's wife. Went to movies in afternoon & then on board ship for supper.

Friday, February 5, 1937 (age 49): Rainy out. Just got notice from auditors office in Boston re sewer bill still unpaid. He says it's $29.40. Letter from Nellie C. Went up to L.A. and had my return ticket fixed for El Paso Texas and then to Chicago. Frances was in the evening & we had a good laugh.

Saturday, February 6, 1937 (age 49): Rained all day and I stayed in till night when Allan came home & we went out to eat.

Sunday, February 7, 1937 (age 49): Went over to Redondo Beach & looked up Paul O'Donnell's relatives but nobody home. Went down to the beach & the waves were very high. Took Mrs. L. & Frances to movies at night at Rivoli.

Monday, February 8, 1937 (age 49): Letter from Jean & wrote to Mrs Locke. Had hair washed. Sent Eleanor Svenson & Helen Saunders orange blossom perfume & talc Valentines for Jean & John. Put $5 in John's. Received Navy checks.

Tuesday, February 9, 1937 (age 49): Allan had the duty but I didn't go out to ship. Sent handkerchief & valentine to Mary Liggett & valentine to Jerry.

Wednesday, February 10, 1937 (age 49): Allan had p.m. off so we went down on beach. Cashed checks first. Bought new dress & corset. Got Townsman.

Thursday, February 11, 1937 (age 49): Went to market. Had dinner at 25c place near here. Allan went up to L.A. with Mike & Catherine & Diddy Flack. Read detective story through waiting for him. Went to movies early in evening. B. Poland Sullivan & husband & sister-in-law visited.

Friday, February 12, 1937 (age 49): Allan had duty so went out to ship. Saw Tarzan Comes Back. Only a few at dinner. Bought a few more souvenirs on pike.

Saturday, February 13, 1937 (age 49): Rain again so stayed in till evening & then Allan & I went to movies & saw Devil's Playground, a Navy picture. Had Long Beach Navy Landing in it.

Sunday, February 14, 1937 (age 49): Had a wonderful party at Woman's Athletic Club in L.A. given by Mrs Locke. Met some of her young friends & stayed over night with her at her "cabin" in Tujinga up in the hills.

Monday, February 15, 1937 (age 49): Letters from Eva, Jerry & Eleanor. Mrs Locke drove me through Beverly Hills & showed me her home that she rents out. Also pointed out G. Swanson's, N. Shearer's, Lupe Valez & other movie stars homes. Carsick.

Tuesday, February 16, 1937 (age 49): Had hair washed at Skiles but he didn't do it the way I wanted it. Went to movies & then supper at Davies. Sat with LeVernes & Johnstones.

Wednesday, February 17, 1937 (age 49): Bought a few more souvenirs, one for J.S. address book. Went to movies on Pike. Mostly shooting but pretty good. Boy side of me got so nervous I thought he'd jump out of chair. Went to flea circus. What a time!

Thursday, February 18, 1937 (age 49): Had hair cut & waved at Beauty Box. Allan came home after 3 days out at San Clemente. Explosion on Wyoming kills 6 injures 11. Bought soup for supper and bakery goods.

Friday, February 19, 1937 (age 49): Allan & I went to supper at Davies with the LeVernes & Johnstones. Went to theatre with Johnstones & Frances L. later. Geo. Arliss in Man of Affairs. Letters from B. Sullivan saying couldn't come out to ship. Also Anne Coleman.

Saturday, February 20, 1937 (age 49): Dollar day in Long Beach. Bought a thin rain cape. Paddled in the Pacific in afternoon lovely & warm. Allan had duty. Letters from Bessie & Jean.

Sunday, February 21, 1937 (age 49): Went to St. Luke's church, taking a long walk first. Out to ship in p.m. Had a turkey dinner & saw movies of Wedding Present. Lovely day & sunset.

Monday, February 22, 1937 (age 49): Went to Davies cafe with LeVernes for lunch. They drove A & I to Los Angeles & we saw Maid of Salem then had dinner in cafe & I boarded train for home. Hated to leave Allan. Change time at Yuma 1 hr ahead.

Tuesday, February 23, 1937 (age 49): Didn't sleep much but watched the moonlight on the mts. Sunrise was pretty over desert. Went through Phoenix & Tucson, where I got off & mailed cards. Got off at Douglas too. Hot-- whew. Got to El Paso this evening.

Wednesday, February 24, 1937 (age 49): Owing to freight derailment spent 3 hrs just the other side of Tucumcari, N.M. Had breakfast on Rock Island diner that is put on here. Then flat Kansas country after Dalhart Texas & a bit of Oklahoma. Dinner at Liberal Kans.

Thursday, February 25, 1937 (age 49): Went through Topeka where the man from Bisbee Arizona bought a paper. I got it after a while & saved it for Ethel. Through Kansas City up to Chicago which we reached 2 hours late but in time to get the 11 oclock for New York.

Friday, February 26, 1937 (age 49): Came through 2 snowstorms yesterday p.m. and between Erie & Buffalo it was quite heavy with snow. Then from Albany on not much down to N.Y.

Saturday, February 27, 1937 (age 49): Passed Virginia's road at Montrose at daybreak & on to NY then to Boston where Jerry met me. Taxi across city to North Station dinner & home. Had dinner with Carters. Went down town. Called Elmer & Louie, took some clothes to be cleaned & went over & saw Ethel's room & went down to Doris Black's & gabbed.

Sunday, February 28, 1937 (age 49): Went to Free church. Dr. Stratton, Mr Wheelock's friend preached. Ethel came over & we had a walk & looked over more new houses at Johnson Acres. Went down to Eleanors & gabbed.

Monday, March 1, 1937 (age 49): Went to work & everyone was glad to see me. Met Miss Phinney. Not much work. Letters from Eleanor, Mr. Johnson, & Minnie that went to Long Beach. Also one from Jean.

Tuesday, March 2, 1937 (age 49): Miss Phinney left today. Got caught up pretty well. Got Navy checks. Mr Geo. T. Eaton died today in Boston. Had been struck by auto. Phil Cole had me in the office & explained the payroll.

Wednesday, March 3, 1937 (age 49): First day all alone. Got along all right. Lexie in for the Spring rush.

Thursday, March 4, 1937 (age 49): Tried to get income tax fixed but bank was busy. Lots of proofreading. I got along all right I guess. I wrote to Jean. Russell Carter's wife & baby here.

Friday, March 5, 1937 (age 49): Got income tax blank fixed by Mr. Holland & sent it off. Got the film developed Allan & I took on his little camera. The picture of me all pretty terrible. Wrote to John and Allan.

Saturday, March 6, 1937 (age 49): Went to Lawrence. Met Annie Buchan & she & I walked around. Bought another pair of stockings.

Sunday, March 7, 1937 (age 49): Went to Christ church. Rector quite a lot like Mr Henry. Cold & blowy so when I came home after dinner at Open Door didn't feel like going out again, but did for supper. Ethel called up. Russell C & family went home.

Monday, March 8, 1937 (age 49): Town meeting but I didn't go. Went to movies but nobody got money. Knee bothering me considerably-- ankle swollen. Got Navy magazine.

Tuesday, March 9, 1937 (age 49): Had treatment at Dr. Simpson's. Felt better for the time being. P.A. Cards for the collection for Mr. Carr.

Wednesday, March 10, 1937 (age 49): No entry for this day.

Thursday, March 11, 1937 (age 49): Went to whaist party at the memorial auditorium with Nellie & George Carter. Played bridge but no good at it. With Mrs McDonald, Mary McD & Kay Hurley.

Friday, March 12, 1937 (age 49): Got my first pay for the year. Paid week's board.

Saturday, March 13, 1937 (age 49): Rain-- went to Lawrence at night & had a Harper Method hair wash. It was very good. Ethel came over. Had to work in the morning.

Sunday, March 14, 1937 (age 49): Went to Free church with Carters. Good sermon by Mr. Lombard. Had dinner at restaurant and tea at the Manse.

Monday, March 15, 1937 (age 49): Letter from John and one from Mrs. Johnstone from Long Beach. Card from Norfolk saying John had joined the class on Sunday mornings. John's letter had a Navy pin in it. Had supper at Svensons & Eleanor made me a cake.

Tuesday, March 16, 1937 (age 50): * 50 years old. Letter from Allan & telegram too. Flowers from Eleanor, cards from Jean, John and another letter, Doris & Nellie Carter with handk. Had supper here. Went to Dr Simpson's & had an elect. treatment for knee & then played cards.

Wednesday, March 17, 1937 (age 50): Was taken sick early this morning, vomit & diarrhea-- Had doctor in pm. Fever 101. Ethel called up but didn't come over-- Nellie sick too but she stayed up. George wasn't feeling well either but didn't give in. Had to take panegyric.

Thursday, March 18, 1937 (age 50): Feel a little better today but nothing to brag about. Stayed in bed most of time. Dr.'s orders. Ruth came up to see if I was coming in. Package from Jean containing fruit & jelly.

Friday, March 19, 1937 (age 50): Got dressed. Phil called up & wanted to know if I'd read proof at home. Brought up some. 3 hrs work. Called Ethel up. Bessie called up & wanted to know what was the matter. Picture with Lizzie Scott in Townsman. Played cards with Carters.

Saturday, March 20, 1937 (age 50): Read some more proof and stayed in rest of the day. Paid Nellie Carter $5 so I could have the rest of my meals here. She didn't want to take it but I would have had to pay it out at the restaurant.

Sunday, March 21, 1937 (age 50): Didn't go to church as I thought I'd rest. Ethel came over a little while in pm.

Monday, March 22, 1937 (age 50): Went back to work. Movies-- saw Sea Devils again & Thank You, Jeeves. Mrs. Kyle dropped dead. Got letters from Daisy, Jean, Virginia & Jerry. Answered V. Got Donald Duck & shelf paper at bookstore & sent to Frances LeVerne.

Tuesday, March 23, 1937 (age 50): Went over to Lawrence to see the styles. Sutherland's looked good but didn't care for other stores much. Got some Easter cards for the children. Sent Bunny & Donald Duck to Joyce & Dicky O'Donnell.

Wednesday, March 24, 1937 (age 50): Went down to Ruth's & saw Helen Saunders presents. Played rummy here at home. Sent Easter card to Roland, Jean, Allan & John.

Thursday, March 25, 1937 (age 50): Went to Maundy Thursday service at Free church with Carters. Letter from Jean saying Roland pretty sick & she has bronchial cold.

Friday, March 26, 1937 (age 50): Mrs. Theron Lane died today. Bought flowers for Nellie Carter. Easter card from Aunt Fannie [see picture] & letter from Allan. Says he's going to be married in the summer.

Saturday, March 27, 1937 (age 50): Worked 2 hrs & then went to Boston & had a foot treatment & manicure.-- Bought dress in McDonalds. Home & got a new pair shoes in H. Hylands. Eleanor & Fred brought me a basket of powder soap etc.

Sunday, March 28, 1937 (age 50): Went to Christ church. Crowded. Mrs. Lane buried. Carters went to funeral. Ethel came over & I walked up with her & had supper at Manse. Telegrams from Jean & Allan.

Monday, March 29, 1937 (age 50): Went to movies. Saw Nine Days a Queen. Didn't stay for The Champagne Waltz as I'd seen it. Letter from Frances LeVerne.

Tuesday, March 30, 1937 (age 50): Had supper with Carters. Mrs. Carter choked on food & coughed for a long time. I must be a jinx. Letters from Jean & John.

Wednesday, March 31, 1937 (age 50): Another letter from Jean. Went to Baptist church supper. Turkey very good.

Thursday, April 1, 1937 (age 50): Stayed home at night & played rummy with Carters. Got Navy check from Allan. John's all done. Bill from B.P.W. for water at house. Got rent. P.

Friday, April 2, 1937 (age 50): Paid rent to Hyland. Had supper with Carters. Paid $5.50 for room & 2 meals. Had bad headache all afternoon. Bilious I guess, so went to bed after supper.

Saturday, April 3, 1937 (age 50): Went to Lawrence. Pd $3.00 for coat dyed. $1.49 for hat & 1.50 for wash & wave. R. Carter & family here. Rusty's birthday. 2 yrs old.

Sunday, April 4, 1937 (age 50): Went down to Havilands & took them souvenirs. They took me to see Maytime at the State. Was kind of sick so had to go out for a while but came back. Went to St. Paul's cathedral.

Monday, April 5, 1937 (age 50): Letter from Allan & John. Saw Beloved Enemy at movies. Still don't feel very good.

Tuesday, April 6, 1937 (age 50): Letter from Jean. Started having suppers with the Carters. Sent letters to the boys & Frances LeVerne.

Wednesday, April 7, 1937 (age 50): Letter from Jean. Played rummy with Carters.

Thursday, April 8, 1937 (age 50): Letters from Virginia & Frances LeVerne. Frances likes the Donald Duck. As I have written her will wait awhile. I beat a rummy game tonight.

Friday, April 9, 1937 (age 50): Letter from Lizzie Scott.

Saturday, April 10, 1937 (age 50): Went to Boston & had feet fixed. Knee baked too. Came home & had baked bean supper at Punchard-Lawrence where I bought comfort shoes-- epsom salts & liniment. Letter from Jean.

Sunday, April 11, 1937 (age 50): Went to Free church. Had proof 1½ hrs at home. Had dinner at Carters. Went to walk with Nellie around Johnson acres, Carmel Rd & home.

Monday, April 12, 1937 (age 50): Letters from Jean & John & card from M. Hewes wanting the children's addresses. Wrote to J&J & sent John $45 from his bank account. Ate with Hazel Schofield at her sister's place as she was alone.

Tuesday, April 13, 1937 (age 50): Beautiful spring day. Had to work till 7 oclock. Letter from Jerry wanting to know where I was. Wrote to him & Mrs. Johnstone at Washington DC. Ate with Hazel. Jean sent dollar for P.J.Sches. [illegible]

Wednesday, April 14, 1937 (age 50): Got long letter from Allan and wrote to him. Working every night now for a while.

Thursday, April 15, 1937 (age 50): Jean's letter said Roland was starting north today. Worked overtime.

Friday, April 16, 1937 (age 50): Allan leaves on the cruise to Honolulu & Alaska. Payday but don't get anything for overtime now. Treated Hazel to dinner at the tearoom with the other girls.

Saturday, April 17, 1937 (age 50): Worked morning & afternoon-- then went to Lawrence & had hair washed & waved.

Sunday, April 18, 1937 (age 50): Went to Free church. Dr. Hoquet preached a friend of Mr. Church's. Very diff but good speaker. Had dinner at Carters'. Mr. Lane at dinner. Roland got here about 9.30 p.m. Stayed at Johnsons over night.

Monday, April 19, 1937 (age 50): Had to work till about 3 oclock. Had dinner with Roland at the Howard Johnson shop on Reading road. Supper with Carters & Roland at Open Door Tea room. Letter from John.

Tuesday, April 20, 1937 (age 50): Roland went down to York beach. Worked till 7.30. Wrote to Jean.

Wednesday, April 21, 1937 (age 50): Working every night now till around 7.30. Played rummy with Carters. This is the beginning of John's exams. Hope he passes them.

Thursday, April 22, 1937 (age 50): Rained all day & how. Good day to work. The girls went up to Hazel's with me. It was so bad they didn't feel like walking home.

Friday, April 23, 1937 (age 50): Went up again to Hazel's for dinner. Letter from Jerry. Still raining. Jerry has been sick for a week with stone in bladder. Went to Enchanted April, a play by the Adventurers. Took Eleanor. Mr. Wilson's picture was unveiled at Free church.

Saturday, April 24, 1937 (age 50): Went to B. as I had p.m. off. Met with Jerry. Saw Wake Up & Live. Good vaudeville. Letter from Jean. She isn't resting much.

Sunday, April 25, 1937 (age 50): Went to Christ church. Walk after dinner with Nellie Carter. Had dinner here too. Mr. & Mrs. MacNear & her mother called. Who should walk in about 9 oclock but John.

Monday, April 26, 1937 (age 50): John looks well. He & I went to Hazel's to dinner. I went to movies but didn't care for the pictures. No luck so far. Worked overtime 7.30.

Tuesday, April 27, 1937 (age 50): Started to rain off & on. Went to restaurant for dinner so John could greet A. Buchan & Lindsay. Jean starts home today, John said. Worked overtime till 7 or so.

Wednesday, April 28, 1937 (age 50): Miss Robinson died so Ethel's job is over. Didn't have to work overtime much-- just till 6.30.

Thursday, April 29, 1937 (age 50): Rain again. Went to movies to see pictures of the Fleet. Cleared off at night. Wrote to Ruth Haviland & asked her to come up. Letter from Jerry.

Friday, April 30, 1937 (age 50): Grand day. Worked till about 7.

Saturday, May 1, 1937 (age 50): Letter from Allan from Hawaii. He's having a swell time. Letter postmarked April 25. Came by China Clipper. Jean got here but went right down to the beach with Mrs. Andrews.

Sunday, May 2, 1937 (age 50): John went to church with me. Went to Christ church.

Monday, May 3, 1937 (age 50): Went to movies. No one got money-- Tom Kelly appeared with John-- one of his buddies at N.A.P.C. Gave them my bed & I went up in the attic.

Tuesday, May 4, 1937 (age 50): John and Tom went down to York beach with Mr. Lovely who went on to Lewiston.

Wednesday, May 5, 1937 (age 50): This is Wilfred's 20th birthday. Also would be G. A. Christie's 68th if he'd been living.

Thursday, May 6, 1937 (age 50): Jean came up to stay for a while.

Friday, May 7, 1937 (age 50): Went to Punchard Alumni reception with Jean & Eleanor. John came home & went with the Dooley girl. Stayed out till all hours of the morning. I couldn't sleep. Tom came up to school as he couldn't get in & came in with us but left today to go back to Norfolk.

Saturday, May 8, 1937 (age 50): Got big bouquet of flowers from Eleanor.

Sunday, May 9, 1937 (age 50): Got more flowers from Jean & John for Mother's Day. Went to church & had dinner at rest. John went back to the beach with David Lovely & on up to Lewiston I suppose.

Monday, May 10, 1937 (age 50): Got a telegram from Allan & card from Hawaii from him.

Tuesday, May 11, 1937 (age 50): Letter from Frances LeVerne. Didn't have to work after 6 oclock. Went to Christ church to a committee meeting for the Christmas bazaar.

Wednesday, May 12, 1937 (age 50): Went with Jean to the concert by the male choir. Didn't get out of work till 7.20, but went home & took a bath & made it before the concert started.

Thursday, May 13, 1937 (age 50): Letter from Jerry & wrote to him. Also a telephone from R. Haviland to come down on a week from Sunday.

Friday, May 14, 1937 (age 50): Letter from Allan & John got a letter that his leave is extended.

Saturday, May 15, 1937 (age 50): Had to work in p.m. Jean washed my hair and we went down to restaurant for supper.

Sunday, May 16, 1937 (age 50): Roland & John came up. Went to Swain's in Lynnfield for dinner. It was swell. A beautiful day.

Monday, May 17, 1937 (age 50): Went to movies but no one got the $25. Sent clothes to laundry. Ruth out with her eye. Thinks it's poisoned or something.

Tuesday, May 18, 1937 (age 50): John went back to beach after ironing his working suit. Rain again off & on. Sent Mary Liggett a white bag for grad. present.

Wednesday, May 19, 1937 (age 50): Roland came up after Jean but it was raining so they decided not to go to the beach till morning. Had to work till 7.30. Hazel in again & Ruth back. Letter from Jerry. We had supper at Ethel's.

Thursday, May 20, 1937 (age 50): Roland & Jean went back. J. forgot bag of medicine etc. Letter from Mrs Johnstone from North Beach, Md. Bad fire in Shawsheen. Burnt Hardy's bush factory supply shop.

Friday, May 21, 1937 (age 50): Howard Johnson's place near the bypass held up. Sent letters to Frances LeVerne & Mrs Johnstone. Had fish dinner at Hazels for last time as she is going to move. Went to entertainment at Christ church.

Saturday, May 22, 1937 (age 50): Had hair waved. Had supper at Baptist church. Played rummy with Carters after I came home. this would have been the baby's 18th birthday.

Sunday, May 23, 1937 (age 50): Jean, Roland & John came up & we all went down to Belmont. After dinner took a ride around the town. Then they all went back to the beach. Thunder shower when we stopped at Howard Johnsons for a sandwich.

Monday, May 24, 1937 (age 50): Went to movies but didn't get money but got letter from Jerry, one from Allan & John's notice that he has passed his exams.

Tuesday, May 25, 1937 (age 50): Had to work all this week & it was strenuous especially mornings.

Wednesday, May 26, 1937 (age 50): Woke up with headache for last two mornings. Using eyes too much. John came home & sent off his papers to Washington.

Thursday, May 27, 1937 (age 50): John went back to beach. Rained hard so he couldn't cut Mrs Carter's lawn. Might have earned a dollar.

Friday, May 28, 1937 (age 50): Got letter from Mary Hawes, Allan's girl in Seattle Wash.

Saturday, May 29, 1937 (age 50): Got letter from Minerva saying they are moving to Portland June 15. Worked till ¼ of 4. Jean came up for a few days.

Sunday, May 30, 1937 (age 50): Went to church and had dinner at Manse. John came up but I didn't see much of him. He has been invited to be in the parade. *

Monday, May 31, 1937 (age 50): Had to work but went out a little while & saw the parade come down School st. * John marched as one of the aides. Had supper at Ethel's.

Tuesday, June 1, 1937 (age 50): Jean & John went back to beach taking Buster along with them. Hotter than Tophet. Thunder in the air.

Wednesday, June 2, 1937 (age 50): Got letter from Jerry congratulating John. Also one from Ruth Haviland. Cooled down a lot.

Thursday, June 3, 1937 (age 50): Nothing much doing except work overtime. This week has been awful.

Friday, June 4, 1937 (age 50): State Inspector came up to Press. Of course, I wasn't there as I'd gone out to supper. G. Collins all worked up but Phil down in Gloucester.

Saturday, June 5, 1937 (age 50): Worked ½ day. Went to Lawrence & had a wash & wave.

Sunday, June 6, 1937 (age 50): Went to Free church & heard the candidate for minister. Very good.

Monday, June 7, 1937 (age 50): Didn't have to work overtime. Letters from Frances LeVerne & Mary Liggett. Weather in California foggy & damp & cold in Montana. Inspector up to see Phil so they said but it doesn't bother him any. Went to Girls Friendly supper. Bad thundershower at 5 oc.

Tuesday, June 8, 1937 (age 50): Went to movies & saw Green Light. Letter from Mrs. Johnstone.

Wednesday, June 9, 1937 (age 50): Hot again but good air. G. Collins says Phil says we have to work a few more nights. Sent Jean's uniforms down to her.

Thursday, June 10, 1937 (age 50): Allan's 26th birthday. Sent him $5 but don't know whether he's got it yet. John came home with dirty clothes. Played 5 games of rummy, beat last one. Thundershower short but lots of rain.

Friday, June 11, 1937 (age 50): Sent home at 5.30 as they were panicky for fear the inspector would come in. Elmer worked for me. Got letter from Jerry.

Saturday, June 12, 1937 (age 50): Worked the morning but was so tired I took off my clothes & went to bed in the p.m. Then went down town & bought some eats & had supper with Bessie. Left what was over there. Note from Mrs. Johnstone to come any time.

Sunday, June 13, 1937 (age 50): Went to Abbott baccalaureate. Had dinner with Carters. Jerry came up & we went to Canobie Lake-- Came home & went over to see Ethel for a few minutes.

Monday, June 14, 1937 (age 50): Rained all day for Abbott grad. Didn't have to work after hours. Letters from Lizzie Scott, Allan & Jean. * Allan is getting married the 23rd. Wrote to him & Jean.

Tuesday, June 15, 1937 (age 50): Had part of my supper with Carters but didn't eat much as I had some downtown. Brought strawberries home.

Wednesday, June 16, 1937 (age 50): Went to movies in Law. & had supper over there. Ethel & Virginia telephoned. V. in Salem. Wrote to V.

Thursday, June 17, 1937 (age 50): Went down to Baptist ch with Carters for supper. Came home & played rummy. Got letter from John wanting money.

Friday, June 18, 1937 (age 50): Sent John $5. Had shortcake at Carters. Thundershower. Went over to Ethel's.

Saturday, June 19, 1937 (age 50): Went to Boston to look up fare to Washington on train & bus. Went to a show with Jerry & ate fish twice.

Sunday, June 20, 1937 (age 50): Went to Salem Willows with Ethel. Went around by Saugus but didn't find anyone home. Throat awfully lumpy.

Monday, June 21, 1937 (age 50): Went do Doctors about throat. Gave me pills & gargle. Stayed in bed most of the day. * Allan married today.

Tuesday, June 22, 1937 (age 50): Got much work, Phillips Bulletin mostly. Having quite a fuss about my vacation. Played rummy with Carters & George beat 4 games.

Wednesday, June 23, 1937 (age 50): I suppose this is Allan's wedding day although he wrote to Jean that it was the 21st. George beat two more games but Nellie & I beat one. He stayed up & listened to Braddock Louis fight.

Thursday, June 24, 1937 (age 50): 29 years married. Phil came in about my vacation. Looked cross as thunder but got goodnatured after a while. Sent Jean $2 in a birthday card. Ate supper at Ethel's.

Friday, June 25, 1937 (age 50): Jean's 28th birthday. Sent her a card with $2 in it. Mona & Rusty came to Carters & we played rummy. Had dinner at Ethels & had hair waved. Got 3 weeks pay.

Saturday, June 26, 1937 (age 50): Went to Lawrence. Russell Carter & family here.

Sunday, June 27, 1937 (age 50): Over to Ethel's for supper. Went up to Edgars. John came back from York beach.

Monday, June 28, 1937 (age 50): Started for Washington with John. In Boston he looked up a buddy at the Charlestown Navy Yard. Went by train & arrived at 8.23. Mrs. Johnstone met us & drove us to North Beach. *

Tuesday, June 29, 1937 (age 50): Went in bathing water warm. John in most of the day.

Wednesday, June 30, 1937 (age 50): Mr. J. took John back to Wash. & he went to Norfolk to report. Got Allan's wedding announcement & card from Catalina. [See honeymoon picture of Mary at Catalina.]

Thursday, July 1, 1937 (age 50): Had a ride around Washington & Md. to Solomon's Island. Telegram from John that he was to leave for Annapolis tonight. *

Friday, July 2, 1937 (age 50): Visited Mt Vernon, Arlington Nat Cem, tomb of Unknown Soldier & Lee's mansion. Also saw Johnstones town house & Gardners house. Found Gardners at beach when we came back. * Amelia Earhart lost.

Saturday, July 3, 1937 (age 50): All went up to Annapolis. John on Reina Mercedes. Met some of his buddies. Had an icecream in town & then came back to beach.

Sunday, July 4, 1937 (age 50): Stayed at beach all day & there was a big crowd down.

Monday, July 5, 1937 (age 50): Started for home. Mr & Mrs J. drove me up. Lots of rain. Got home about 10.30. Carters had been to Cape Cod. Mail from Jean & John's announcement from Allan.

Tuesday, July 6, 1937 (age 50): Started in work again. P.A. Bull. & Address List. Hotter than tophet.

Wednesday, July 7, 1937 (age 50): Still hot. Haven't found Amelia yet. Navy planes looking for her.

Thursday, July 8, 1937 (age 50): Hottest day in history. Couldn't cool off even at night.

Friday, July 9, 1937 (age 50): All in but had to work just the same. No pay today as I got three weeks pay at vacation.

Saturday, July 10, 1937 (age 50): Went to movies in Law. at Modern. Wings over Honolulu. A little cooler in there, but still warm.

Sunday, July 11, 1937 (age 50): Went to Provincetown with Jerry, on Gov. Cobb a new ship. Witnessed accident in harbor when coming back. 3 people fell into harbor when speed boat cut too sharp corner.

Monday, July 12, 1937 (age 50): Wrote 2 letters. Got John's Navy kit & letter saying he had passed phys. exam. Sent dirty clothes to laundry. Ate at Carters.

Tuesday, July 13, 1937 (age 50): Wrote 5 more letters letting people know John had passed. Went over to Ethel's & we called on Mrs. O'Connell.

Wednesday, July 14, 1937 (age 50): Letter from Jean. Said she had some pictures of Allan & his wife. Bill Doherty fussing about fire ins. on house. Told him he could have it. Got bill from Smart & Flagg so don't know what I'll do. Ate at Ethel's.

Thursday, July 15, 1937 (age 50): Another letter from John. He's been showing the civilians how to do signaling at Annapolis. * Hope he makes good.

Friday, July 16, 1937 (age 50): Worked on P. A. Bull. all day except for proofreading Towns. Ruth starts on her vacation to Chautauqua. Louie is off for 2 wks too.

Saturday, July 17, 1937 (age 50): Went down to York beach. Made good connection in Boston as the 10.25 train gets in in time for the 11 oclock bus to York beach. Rain & blow as we sat on the Stuart Clarke's piazza on Long sand

Sunday, July 18, 1937 (age 50): Hot, so after I'd had dinner went back to garage & stayed in. Jean working. Bought her a tablecloth & napkins. Had Clarkes over to a lobster supper.

Monday, July 19, 1937 (age 50): Went in water before dinner. Cold but exhilarating. Got 2.12 bus & arrived in Boston in time to take 5.14 out to Andover. Played rummy. Got another letter from John. Wrote Jean, John & Mrs. Johnstone.

Tuesday, July 20, 1937 (age 50): Letter from Frances LeVerne. She likes Allan's wife. Supper at Carters.

Wednesday, July 21, 1937 (age 50): Had to do Townsman this week as Elmer on vacation. Hot weather.

Thursday, July 22, 1937 (age 50): Still hot.

Friday, July 23, 1937 (age 50): Went home after the Townsman was out-- about 2.30. Shower at night.

Saturday, July 24, 1937 (age 50): Had hair washed & waved with iron as permanent is pretty near out. Dinner & supper at Carters.

Sunday, July 25, 1937 (age 50): Went to early communion. John Hilton served it. Spoke with Daisy. Went to Ethel's for dinner & supper--. Awfully hot but breeze on lawn.

Monday, July 26, 1937 (age 50): Letter from Allan & Mary written July 21. Hadn't had a quarrel in a month. Went to Law. about borrowing money. Can borrow about $120 on my pay. * Drunk followed me around but I went into Morins and got rid of him.

Tuesday, July 27, 1937 (age 50): Letter from John. Getting along all right. Another week for the Towns. Went down to Salem Willows with Anne McCrone, Ethel Hitchcock & Helen Cannon.

Wednesday, July 28, 1937 (age 50): Letter from Jean. She met Seymore Tate down at York. The Valzes are staying down there. Letter from Frances LeVerne & Jerry. Ate at Carters'.

Thursday, July 29, 1937 (age 50): Another letter from Jean. Sent Roland's card back re living here in Andover. Told them to reinstate him. Ate at Carters'.

Friday, July 30, 1937 (age 50): 12 pages out today of Townsman. Got out at 4.00 oclock. Letter from Lizzie Scott. Supper at Carters.

Saturday, July 31, 1937 (age 50): Went to Lawrence. Borrowed $120 from Industrial Bankers. Paid Ethel $22, Mrs Lane $25. Ate at Manse.

Sunday, August 1, 1937 (age 50): Went to Salem Willows with Jerry. Had a fish dinner and then Jerry went in pool.

Monday, August 2, 1937 (age 50): Went to Boston & had a foot treatment. Mrs Carter too. Got xray of knee. Paid $25 on taxes.

Tuesday, August 3, 1937 (age 50): Letter from Mrs Johnson. Went to Lawrence & changed corselet.

Wednesday, August 4, 1937 (age 50): Ethel came over & when I walked home with her a man on the corner opposite Ramsdells followed me. Went into Laurie's for a few minutes.

Thursday, August 5, 1937 (age 50): Letter from John. He is thinking of taking up boxing. Hope he doesn't.

Friday, August 6, 1937 (age 50): Letter from Allan & Jean. Came to York beach.

Saturday, August 7, 1937 (age 50): Weather has been awfully hot-- Went in bathing but dirty at Long Sands.

Sunday, August 8, 1937 (age 50): Had dinner at the Breakers and then went in water at Short Sands. Stayed in about an hour. Listened to band concert.

Monday, August 9, 1937 (age 50): Went to Portland with Jean & found Minerva's home but they weren't home. Saw a bad auto accident near Wells. Had dinner at Wells beach.

Tuesday, August 10, 1937 (age 50): Came home as my knee ached considerably. Went to Foot Health Center but xray not done. Went to Met to show. Hotter than ever when I came out. Had a facial at Chandlers. Got dress from Aunt Fannie [see picture].

Wednesday, August 11, 1937 (age 50): Stayed home as it was the coolest place. Showers & wind but very little cooler except at night.

Thursday, August 12, 1937 (age 50): Went to Lawrence with Nellie. Still hot. Had fish for supper & was it good! Played rummy as usual.

Friday, August 13, 1937 (age 50): Carters had company. Mr Lane & the Duncans, but we played a little afterwards. Was over at Ethel's for a while.

Saturday, August 14, 1937 (age 50): Carters went to Yarmouth with Davie & Gertie May. A little cooler.

Sunday, August 15, 1937 (age 50): Went to South church. Mr. Lombard in chg of union services. Bess Hatch heart attack & drowned at Salem Willows. Heard about it Tuesday. Ethel came over.

Monday, August 16, 1937 (age 50): Went to Lawrence with Ethel to see if Judge Pierce can't make Will give up some money. She went riding with Dr. Deason afterwards & I went to movies-- The Toast of NY-- story about cornering gold after Civil War. Had hair waved.

Tuesday, August 17, 1937 (age 50): Work again but not much-- Got hot again. Came home 2.30 found letters from Nelson re Bess's death, Allan's Mary, Jean & John. Wrote to Jean & told her-- ordered flowers. Saw piece in Post re death.
[Here is the piece in the Post]

BOY NEARBY AS MOTHER LOSES LIFE
Both in Pool; Child, 12, Fails to See Parent Struggling

SALEM, Aug. 15—While her 12-year-old son, John, completely unaware of the tragedy, was enjoying himself in another part of the pool, Mrs. Elizabeth M. Hatch, 50, of 121 Main Street, Saugus, was drowned in the Smith Memorial bathing pool this afternoon.

Through [words missing from torn clipping] neck of the [words missing from torn clipping] when [words missing from torn clipping] moved to Salem Hospital for [words missing from torn clipping] treatment, identification was made [words missing from torn clipping] Officer William H. O'Neil. An hour later, when all efforts to revive the woman had failed, a message was broadcast by loud speaker to other bathers at the pool, requesting any person residing at 121 Main Street, Saugus, to come forward.

John emerged from the section of the pool where children bathe and was told of his mother's death. Anthony Edmonds [this should be Arthur Seymour Edmands] of 131 Main street, Saugus, father of the victim, told police that Mrs. Hatch had been in good health up until a week ago, and although at that time she complained of pains about the heart, she did not consult a physician.

Seen Struggling in Water

Dr. Ignatius Zielinski, medical examiner, is considering the possibility that a heart attack was a contributory cause of death.

Mrs. Hatch was bathing in a shallow part of the pool when, suddenly, she was seen struggling and sinking. Several bathers went to her aid and brought her to shore. Emergency treatment to free her lungs of water was given on shore, and then she was taken to the hospital.

Wednesday, August 18, 1937 (age 50): Bess's funeral. Went to it at Universalist ch in Saugus. Saw the Edmands gang. Wilfred is in reg. army at Ft Ethan Allen. Frances & husband drove me up to Melrose Highlands. Little Minerva's birthday-- sent quarter.

Thursday, August 19, 1937 (age 50): Snapped at Louie. He's about as tactful as a clam. I wish something would happen to him so I'd never have to be near him again. He just makes me ugly. Little Dicky's birthday--2. Sent him a teddy bear.

Friday, August 20, 1937 (age 50): Still hot & we went home after 2 oclock. Not much work this week. Terrible hot at night. Hottest day in history of weather bureau.

Saturday, August 21, 1937 (age 50): Went to Lawrence to Capitol theatre. Looked like rain but not till night, then it cooled off.

Sunday, August 22, 1937 (age 50): Went to church. Carters came home. Quite cool.

Monday, August 23, 1937 (age 50): Went to see about xrayof knee in Boston. Nothing the matter, but tendon or muscle must be strained. Letters from Frances LeVerne & John. Wrote to them.

Tuesday, August 24, 1937 (age 50): Jean went up to mountains yesterday at Bethlehem.

Wednesday, August 25, 1937 (age 50): Letters from Allan and Mary this week. Mary asked for some books. Letters from Jean & John. Jean has had hair cut and she didn't like it at first.

Thursday, August 26, 1937 (age 50): No entry for this day

Friday, August 27, 1937 (age 50): No entry for this day

Saturday, August 28, 1937 (age 50): No entry for this day

Sunday, August 29, 1937 (age 50): Went to church with Carters.

Monday, August 30, 1937 (age 50): No entry for this day

Tuesday, August 31, 1937 (age 50): No entry for this day

Wednesday, September 1, 1937 (age 50): No entry for this day

Thursday, September 2, 1937 (age 50): Terribly hot again. Went up to the house & got Allan's school books.

Friday, September 3, 1937 (age 50): Still hot but promise of cooler weather. Sent off 3 books-- cost 81 cents to mail.

Saturday, September 4, 1937 (age 50): Went to New Haven & saw Aunt Fannie [see picture]. Rained & cooled a little.

Sunday, September 5, 1937 (age 50): Rained most of the day so stayed in New Haven. Thermometer dropped 20 degrees.

Monday, September 6, 1937 (age 50): Went to Virginia's. We all went to supper at Bonnybrook-- Swell eats. Labor Day

Tuesday, September 7, 1937 (age 50): Stayed over and came home today. Had 1½ hrs to wait in New York so looked around.

Wednesday, September 8, 1937 (age 50): Back to work. Louie very tactful, wanted to know if I went on a drunk. I said none of your business. Read quite a lot of proof. Lovely & cool day. Slept like a log last night.

Thursday, September 9, 1937 (age 50): Another lovely day. Letter from John & Jean. Wrote to them.

Friday, September 10, 1937 (age 50): Continued nice. Ate at Ethel's. Took up a cake pie. Another letter from Jean.

Saturday, September 11, 1937 (age 50): Rained all day. Marion Coutts & Walter Rearson married, also Burton Whitcomb & Priscilla Thomas & Elaine Burtt. Went to Law. & had hair shampooed.

Sunday, September 12, 1937 (age 50): Had dinner at Carters & supper with Ethel. Went to Free ch. to hear the new minister. Walked over to Johnson Acres with Nellie.

Monday, September 13, 1937 (age 50): Rained all day again. School started for the kids. Letters from John & Frances LeVerne. Wrote to them.

Tuesday, September 14, 1937 (age 50): Beautiful day. Letter from Mrs. Johnstone & wrote to her.

Wednesday, September 15, 1937 (age 50): Good weather & not too hot or cold. Letter from Jean. Wrote to her.

Thursday, September 16, 1937 (age 50): Wrote to Mary about the stuff I was sending out from the Better Homes club.

Friday, September 17, 1937 (age 50): Went to West ch. supper with Ethel. It rained but a good crowd. Turkey & all the fixings. Card from A. Buchan from Maine. Doris Johnson & father & mother spoke to me at the W. church. Mrs J. waited on table.

Saturday, September 18, 1937 (age 50): * Had a permanent at the Harper Method shop. It ought to be good, it hurt enough.

Sunday, September 19, 1937 (age 50): Had headache but went to church at the Free. Annie Davis asked about Aunt Fannie & hoped I'd come back to the Free church. Dinner at Carters & supper with Ethel. We all walked around Johnson Acres.

Monday, September 20, 1937 (age 50): Got letters from Jean, John, Mary & Jerry. Wrote to them.

Tuesday, September 21, 1937 (age 50): Grand weather. Card from Jerry telling me I was missing a lot at Jackson. Letter from Jean with picture of her on horseback in it. Wrote to her.

Wednesday, September 22, 1937 (age 50): Card from B. Sheridan from Jackson & letter from John saying I could do what I pleased with sailor hammock.

Thursday, September 23, 1937 (age 50): Another letter from Jerry urging me to come up. Went over & talked with Ethel but she advised me not to go. She just came off a case of Mrs T. Dennie Thomson who died only sick a day. Ate at Ethel's.

Friday, September 24, 1937 (age 50): No mail. Lovely weather all week & warmer today. Ate at Ethels. Had lots of shell beans.

Saturday, September 25, 1937 (age 50): Went to Lawrence & paid $15 on loan & then to Boston. Paid bill for Mrs. Carter in Filene's had lunch there and went to movie. Had dinner at Schraffts. Russell Carter & family here

Sunday, September 26, 1937 (age 50): Went to Free chuch. Stayed home most of day.

Monday, September 27, 1937 (age 50): No mail. Had supper at Ethels.

Tuesday, September 28, 1937 (age 50): Rained all day. Went to Scotch night entertainment at Free church. Letter from Allan & John. Wrote to both. Sent John's birthday $1 & box of candy. Ate at Ethel's.

Wednesday, September 29, 1937 (age 50): Letter from Jean. She is back at beach. Ate at Carters

Thursday, September 30, 1937 (age 50): Letter from Jerry. Quite a sermon in it. Hopes I'll meet him Sat. night in Law. as he comes home from mountains. John's 20 years old.

Friday, October 1, 1937 (age 50): Letter from Allan's Mary. Pleased with the things I sent--tablecloth, towels, sheets, etc. Told Farragher to see if there were any necessary repairs needed.

Saturday, October 2, 1937 (age 50): Went to Lawrence & met the train Jerry came down from the country on & went to Boston & had dinner with him at the Ambassador. Got home by 9.30.

Sunday, October 3, 1937 (age 50): Went to Free church. Sat with Annie B. Helen & George Adams had baby baptized. Walked down to cemetery with Ethel.

Monday, October 4, 1937 (age 50): Didn't have to work after 3 oc. Had hair set at Mrs Sanderson's.

Tuesday, October 5, 1937 (age 50): Went to Salem Willows with Ethel Hitchcock & Annie Buchan.

Wednesday, October 6, 1937 (age 50): Had supper with Ethel. Took up some pattie shells & chicken & peas & E. fixed them up.

Thursday, October 7, 1937 (age 50): Ethel telephoned she was taking care of Mrs. Simpson so didn't go there to supper. Tried out Miss Craik's place to eat. Very good. Carters 34 wedding an.

Friday, October 8, 1937 (age 50): The girls went over to Miss Craik's with me for a fish dinner. Had supper at Nellie's. Paid Hazel up for the Better Homes Club. Got letter from Jean & Mrs Johnson.

Saturday, October 9, 1937 (age 50): Went to Law. & had hair set. Went to Baptist church for supper. Corned beef & boiled dinner. The Carters went too.

Sunday, October 10, 1937 (age 50): Had dinner at Carters & supper at Ethel's. Went to Free church as usual.

Monday, October 11, 1937 (age 50): Had to work although the girls didn't in the afternoon. Had supper at Carters. Won $4 in baseball pool. J. Moore 9 hits for Giants. Letter from Jean.

Tuesday, October 12, 1937 (age 50): Went to Ethel's to dinner & then she & Eva & I went to Boston shopping. Bought a house dress to wear after work like an apron, buttons all the way down.

Wednesday, October 13, 1937 (age 50): Had supper at Ethel's & then home & played cards. Letter from Allan's Mary.

Thursday, October 14, 1937 (age 50): Letter from John at last. He has been on Chem tree but good in French. Mrs C. brought me home sandwiches from the Woman's Alliance so didn't have to buy much for supper.

Friday, October 15, 1937 (age 50): Had fish chowder at Carters for supper & played rummy afterwards. Letter from Jean.

Saturday, October 16, 1937 (age 50): Letter from Nelson inviting me down, also letter for Jean from St. Pete. Bought couch at Law. Furniture Co. Paid $5 on it.

Sunday, October 17, 1937 (age 50): Went down to Nelson's & had a swell feed. Visited the other Edmands around. Had supper at Ethel's. Ate too many beans.

Monday, October 18, 1937 (age 50): Went to work at 8.30 as I woke up with a headache. Worked only ½ day & then came home & had a nap. Took 2 aspirins. Had supper at Carters & wrote to Allan.

Tuesday, October 19, 1937 (age 50): Went to Lawrence & changed couch for a better one. First hadn't come anyway, so it was all right.

Wednesday, October 20, 1937 (age 50): Moved furniture & had new rug put down. Looks grand. Letter from John and one from Ruth Haviland.

Thursday, October 21, 1937 (age 50): Letter from Jerry which I answered & asked him up for beans Sat.

Friday, October 22, 1937 (age 50): Card from Allan from San Juan Capistrano. Some rain. Couch came after I got home from work.

Saturday, October 23, 1937 (age 50): Jean & Roland came up. Rain all day. Went to bean supper at Free church. Listened to Navy game at Notre Dame part of the time. N.D. won 9-7. Snowing out there.

Sunday, October 24, 1937 (age 50): Waited for Nelson to get washer but he didn't come. Oscar & Sonny came up at night, got hammock & later washer. Took them over to Ethel's where Jean & I were having supper. Roland too. He had been to Lynn.

Monday, October 25, 1937 (age 50): Roland left for St. Pete with Mrs. Woodman & Mrs. Kimball. Grand day. Jean took Mrs. C. & me over to Lawrence & I bought a table cover.

Tuesday, October 26, 1937 (age 50): Jean took Ethel, Eva & Grace Crosby, Buddie & Buster Svenson to Lowell where they did a lot of shopping. Had supper at Ethel's. New man at Press. Don Sweeney. Jack Greenhow back. Letter from Jerry saying he didn't see my other till yes. morning.

Wednesday, October 27, 1937 (age 50): Got some eats & had supper with Jean at home. Letter from John-- wants me to come to the Navy game. Went to movies in new movie theatre here in town. Wrote John saying I'd send money for A-N game ticket.

Thursday, October 28, 1937 (age 50): Rain again.

Friday, October 29, 1937 (age 50): Sent 3.50 to John for A-N game ticket. Don't know if I'll go but may. Letter from him. Whist party at Hilton's for church. Won plate.

Saturday, October 30, 1937 (age 50): Went to Lawrence & paid $2 on couch & $3.33 on Roger's interest at Trib. Washed out some things, listened a while to Navy-Penn game. Penn beat 14-7.

Sunday, October 31, 1937 (age 50): Went to Free church. Jean didn't feel well but went up to the Manse with me & we ate dinner. Jerry came up in p.m. Went over to Ethel's for supper. Jean got tele. from boy in Philadelphia that he will meet her Friday.

Monday, November 1, 1937 (age 50): Worked only ½ day. Letter from Frances, also wrote to her. Jean gone to Portland. She fell down stairs at Marty Clark's place. Left Buddy at Roland's aunt's. Went to movies.

Tuesday, November 2, 1937 (age 50): Had supper at Ethel's and came back after talking a while about the trip. Ethel is going with Jean as far as she is able to.

Wednesday, November 3, 1937 (age 50): Had supper at Carters with Jean. Chicken patties & lemon meringue pie. Letter from Allan & wrote to him.

Thursday, November 4, 1937 (age 50): Jean left for South at 6 oclock. got up at 5 & went over to Ethel's. got tele just before she went that the man she was to meet in Phillie was sick.

Friday, November 5, 1937 (age 50): Got card from Jean that they got to NY at 2.30 yesterday. Eva heard from Ethel. Had hair set at Sandersons.

Saturday, November 6, 1937 (age 50): Went into Boston & saw Cadets march. Had feet fixed, bought knee bandages, had supper with Jerry after the show--Victoria the Great--at the Normandie.

Sunday, November 7, 1937 (age 50): New rector Mr. Morris at Christ church-- looks like Nelson Eddy-- is fine-- church filled. *

Monday, November 8, 1937 (age 50): No word from Jean but a little to early to hear from Annapolis. Had supper at Carters & went to movies. No luck as to bank night.

Tuesday, November 9, 1937 (age 50): Paid $2 on couch & had supper at 10c store. Got card & letter from Jean from Williamsburg Va.

Wednesday, November 10, 1937 (age 50): Had supper at home & played rummy afterwards. No mail.

Thursday, November 11, 1937 (age 50): Letter from Jerry & 2 for Jean which I sent down to St. Pete. Had dinner at Carters. Mona & Rusty came & Lucy Gibson was over. Went for a walk & ended up at Eva's. Had supper there.

Friday, November 12, 1937 (age 50): Met Bessie & paid her $1 for use of barn for Jean's car. Paid for stationery. Went to Free ch fair & spent 60 cents. Cards from Jean & Ethel & letter from John. Wrote to John, Allan & Mrs Gardner.

Saturday, November 13, 1937 (age 50): Went to Lawrence & paid on couch. Up to Jonberts Bdway for dinner. Very good. Started to rain & it simply poured all afternoon & into the night. Had supper at Carters.

Sunday, November 14, 1937 (age 50): Went to ch. Saugus afterwards. Wash. mch. works all right. Ethel got back today. Was pretty tired so I only stayed an hour. She brought me a calendar. Had a grand time.

Monday, November 15, 1937 (age 50): Had supper at Carters. Went to movies. No money.

Tuesday, November 16, 1937 (age 50): Had supper at Ethel's.

Wednesday, November 17, 1937 (age 50): Letter from Virginia & Jean. Wrote to both. Went down to R. Saunders & marked handkerchief prices for fair.

Thursday, November 18, 1937 (age 50): No entry for today

Friday, November 19, 1937 (age 50): Went down to church to bazaar meeting & wrote a piece for Bill Doherty afterwards. * Percy Dole's boy killed at Lowell June by train hitting truck he was driving.

Saturday, November 20, 1937 (age 50): Went to Lawrence, paid $2 on couch & bought some 25c jewelry. Had supper at Carters. Navy lost to Princeton 26-6 but Harvard won from Yale 13-6. Letter from Mary & Jean. * Announcement of coming event.

Sunday, November 21, 1937 (age 50): Snowed all day. Went to church but didn't go to North Reading as planned.

Monday, November 22, 1937 (age 50): Ethel & I went to movies. No money. No mail. Sent box of candy to John from Fanny Farmers in Lawrence.

Tuesday, November 23, 1937 (age 50): Got card from Mrs Johnston from North Carolina on way out west.

Wednesday, November 24, 1937 (age 50): Got letter from Allan and Jean. Allan mentions coming event about May 1. Letter for renewal of sub. to Our Navy. Susie would have been 56 if she had lived.

Thursday, November 25, 1937 (age 50): Went to church morning. Alone all day. Had ham sandwiches. Movies at night & saw Annapolis Salute & Heidi. Carters up at Lanes.

Friday, November 26, 1937 (age 50): Letter from Jean. Supper at Carters but no game as they were tired after Thanksgiving.

Saturday, November 27, 1937 (age 50): Lawrence 2 & had hair washed. Pd on couch & $20 to bank. Army beat Navy 6-0.

Sunday, November 28, 1937 (age 50): Terrible headache. Took aspirin but threw up. Bilious. Stayed in bed most of day. Rained like fury. Rector's reception but I didn't go. Too sick.

Monday, November 29, 1937 (age 50): Worked 2 hours. Didn't feel well but better than yesterday. Letters from Jean and Mary. Also Navy magazine & church letters.

Tuesday, November 30, 1937 (age 50): Went up to school & saw electrical show. Wrote to Mary.

Wednesday, December 1, 1937 (age 50): Letter from Nelson saying they were getting ready for us for Christmas. Ad from Clearwater, Florida.

Thursday, December 2, 1937 (age 50): Carters went over to May's for the evening. Letter from Jean. Wrote to John.

Friday, December 3, 1937 (age 50): No mail. Lovely day. Miss Crayhe may have to move as they are going to sell her place.

Saturday, December 4, 1937 (age 50): Had supper at Baptist church-- Went to movies afterwards. Saw The Awful Truth & The Man Who Cried Wolf. Went to Lawrence & borrowed 90 more dollars. Paid several bills & bought Christmas presents. Lovely weather.

Sunday, December 5, 1937 (age 50): Church. Mr. Morris sick so had another preacher. Went to Free ch in p.m. to vesper service. Had supper at Ethel's. Started Globe puzzle.

Monday, December 6, 1937 (age 50): Went to movies after having supper with Ethel. It poured and I got the back of my coat wet through. Saw Artists & Models.

Tuesday, December 7, 1937 (age 50): Went over to Lawrence & saw Navy Blue & Gold-- Great picture. Got Allan's presents off today. Sent his lamp Roland gave him several years ago. Mary stationery & locket & Allan gloves. Fixed up other presents. Letters from John & Jerry.

Wednesday, December 8, 1937 (age 50): No mail. Awfully cold. Looked in at bazaar & they are fixing up.

Thursday, December 9, 1937 (age 50): Bazaar. Sure looked nice. Waited on handkerchief table & we made over $35 first night. Had supper at fair with Miss Farmer & Miss Alley. Wrote to Jerry & sent back part of loan.

Friday, December 10, 1937 (age 50): Second day of fair. Cleaned up pretty well on everything.

Saturday, December 11, 1937 (age 50): Dorothy Edmands came up. A year ago I was on my way to California. We went to movies.

Sunday, December 12, 1937 (age 50): Dorothy & I went to church & then had dinner at Ethel's. She went home on the 3.19 bus.

Monday, December 13, 1937 (age 50): Got two letters from John saying he was doing better in his studies. Sent off Jean's bundle. Ate at Ethel's & went to movies. No money.

Tuesday, December 14, 1937 (age 50): Letter from Jerry. Sent off bundle to Eleanor and $10 to John.

Wednesday, December 15, 1937 (age 50): Sent off Virginia's package & the rest of Eleanor's.

Thursday, December 16, 1937 (age 50): Sent off Minerva's package. Got first card from Helen Dunlap.

Friday, December 17, 1937 (age 50): Sent John other $5. Beginning to get Christmas cards.

Saturday, December 18, 1937 (age 50): Paid $2 on couch.

Sunday, December 19, 1937 (age 50): Went to Free church to hear Christmas music & pageant in evening.

Monday, December 20, 1937 (age 50): Got package from Eleanor Ramsdell.

Tuesday, December 21, 1937 (age 50): Got package from Virginia.

Wednesday, December 22, 1937 (age 50): Got package from Minerva. Letter from Jean.

Thursday, December 23, 1937 (age 50): John came home for Christmas leave, then went down to York beach to see his girl friend. Package from Allan & Mary.

Friday, December 24, 1937 (age 50): John came back this afternoon with the girl & her folks who are related to the Gates. Later Ethel & I went to service at 11 oc. at Christ church & John & Dave Lovely. The Dooleys were with them. Snow.

Saturday, December 25, 1937 (age 50): Went to Saugus for Christmas dinner. Saw all the boys & Nat's wife. Had a swell time. Took pictures. Left rubbers down there. Slushy here in Andover as snow had turned to rain.

Sunday, December 26, 1937 (age 50): Had dinner at Ethel's & saw her presents. We went to the pageant in the evening at Christ church.

Monday, December 27, 1937 (age 50): John & David Lovely went down to Portland to visit some of David's friends & to a dance. Stayed over Tuesday as there was another dance I believe. Got package from Jean with stockings & bloomers in it. Had supper at Nellie's and paid two more dollars on couch.

Tuesday, December 28, 1937 (age 50): Got letters from Jean.

Wednesday, December 29, 1937 (age 50): Went over to Ethel's in evening. David came home & said he left John at York beach. This is last week of Herald puzzles & I'm glad as they give me a headache. Snow. Got letter from Jean & package with rubbers in it from Dorothy.

Thursday, December 30, 1937 (age 50): Carters came upstairs & played cards. Cloudy out but cleared beautifully. Letters from Jerry & Dorothy. Pictures didn't come out very well as there is a hole in the camera bellows.

Friday, December 31, 1937 (age 50): Very cold. Clouding up for more snow I guess. Letters from Jean & Frances LeVerne who says Mrs. Johnstone is in hospital with stone in kidney. Had to take cards into office before we went out today. Wonder if we will get a bonus. Had hair washed & waved. Mays over & played cars with Carters.

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