See an overview of the years 1938 through 1947.
See the diary entries for 1939.
| 1940 Overview (age 53 from March 16): In hospital for short spell with flu. Moved to 34 Chestnut St. in Andover, renting from Sweeney's. Visited both sons, Allan Christie Edmands I, 29, and Ernest John Edmands, 23, in Pensacola, FL; Allan's wife, Mary Anna Hawes Edmands, 23, and daughter, Mary Christine "Chris" Edmands, 2, were there as well. Niece Dorothy May (Dot) Edmands, 19, daughter of brother-in-law Nelson Wilfred Edmands and late sister-in-law Alice E. Blaney Edmands, married Ronald George Kinville. | 1940 |
Note: The 1940 diary is a small tablet, with very little room for each day's events. Many of the events are written in after two or three (or more) days' reflection, and sometimes events are recorded on days other than than when they occurred.
Monday, January 1, 1940 (age 52): John left Boston at 7.30 and got to Annapolis at 6 oclock. Jean & Roland & I had dinner at Manse & then they left for the beach. Movies-- Elizabeth & Essex. Mrs. Kibbee of B.V. [Ballardvale] got money $75 but $50 wasn't claimed.
Tuesday, January 2, 1940 (age 52): No entry for this day.
Wednesday, January 3, 1940 (age 52): Work again. George Carney has a daughter born today. Letter from John, Mary & Eleanor R.
Thursday, January 4, 1940 (age 52): Letter from Mrs. Oreston, said Mrs. Scholbred's mother was dead.
Friday, January 5, 1940 (age 52): Snowed a little. Letter from Mrs Johnstone out in California. Also from Jean. One from Gladys Bates Morton about how to get into the N.A.
Saturday, January 6, 1940 (age 52): Still cold. Letter from Virginia. Went to Boston, paid $7 on coat & bought new corsets. What a crowd at Loews theatre for Gone with the Wind.
Sunday, January 7, 1940 (age 52): Went to church. Dinner at Carters. Nellie & I went to visit Miss Farmer & Lucy afterwards. Heard Ethel Hitchcock had been sick.
Monday, January 8, 1940 (age 52): Didn't have to work so went to movies in pm. the money went to John Hancock & a woman. Got a letter from John saying he was glad I approved of Helen. Bought green dress at Harborn shop.
Tuesday, January 9, 1940 (age 52): No mail. Still cold. Longest cold spell for some time.
Wednesday, January 10, 1940 (age 52): Went up to see Ethel Hitchcock & found her better but still not feeling any too well. Letter from Jean who has a cold.
Thursday, January 11, 1940 (age 52): Turned ankle coming out of Ethel's walk and foot still aches.
Friday, January 12, 1940 (age 52): Got our bonus slips today & I was only overpaid $35. Ruth got a $2 bonus.
Saturday, January 13, 1940 (age 52): Went to Lawrence & saw Swanee River with Annie Buchan. Been cloudy & spitting snow all week.
Sunday, January 14, 1940 (age 52): Went to church. Mrs. Gilbert who has been visiting the Carters over the weekend went home so had dinner with Nellie. Went over to Ethel's for supper. Sleet & rain.
Monday, January 15, 1940 (age 52): Cleared up after raining all night & streets pretty clear. Letter from Jean saying the waves were high down at the beach. She sent up a dollar for her insurance. Nellie had doctor for her throat & stomach. She didn't go to the Free ch. supper but Geo did. I got medicine for Nellie.
Tuesday, January 16, 1940 (age 52): No entry for today.
Wednesday, January 17, 1940 (age 52): Went over to Ethel's for supper. Cold. Snow again. Letters from Jean & John this week.
Thursday, January 18, 1940 (age 52): Sent Roland a birthday card with $1 in it.
Friday, January 19, 1940 (age 52): Fixed up income tax blank. Owe govt. $10. A gyp. Church supper. Saw Cat & Canary at movies.
Saturday, January 20, 1940 (age 52): Mrs. Martin Sawyer died. Saw Sonja Hinie at Capitol with Annie Buchan.
Sunday, January 21, 1940 (age 52): Went to church. Still cold. Nellie feeling better but still didn't feel like going out.
Monday, January 22, 1940 (age 52): Dividend on insurance for Jean & John. Roland's birthday. Sent him a dollar in a birthday card.
Tuesday, January 23, 1940 (age 52): Carters out to supper with Duncans. I went down to the Woman's Auxilary meeting & addressed cards for the supper Feb. 6.
Wednesday, January 24, 1940 (age 52): Met Bessie & she wanted to know why I hadn't been in.
Thursday, January 25, 1940 (age 52): Letters from Jean twice this week.
Friday, January 26, 1940 (age 52): Didn't have to work in p.m. so had hair washed. * Mrs. Knipe died.
Saturday, January 27, 1940 (age 52): Went to Boston & saw Mrs MacNear & we had lunch at Hi-da-way. Saw Mrs Haviland.
Sunday, January 28, 1940 (age 52): Nellie's birthday. Gave her some dish towels & a card. We went to the Manse to dinner.
Monday, January 29, 1940 (age 52): Went to movies and felt cold starting. Thought I could throw it off but I didn't.
Tuesday, January 30, 1940 (age 52): Went to work but felt miserable all day. Got dizzy spells so decided I'd stay home.
Wednesday, January 31, 1940 (age 52): Drank orange juice and ate tangerines. Didn't feel much better so had the doctor this afternoon & as I belong to the Blue Cross went over to hospital.
Thursday, February 1, 1940 (age 52): No entry for today.
Friday, February 2, 1940 (age 52): Took along some pills and went to bed. A Miss Mason from West Boxford came in for a slight operation.
Saturday, February 3, 1940 (age 52): Got card from Geo. Carney. Mr. Morris came in to see me.
Sunday, February 4, 1940 (age 52): Jean & Roland came up from beach & were thunderstruck to see me in hospital. Jean going down to Florida for 3 mos. Letter from John & he passed his exams.
Monday, February 5, 1940 (age 52): Came home from hospital with Dr. Blake. Steve Christie has 2nd son. Dr. Blake attending.
Tuesday, February 6, 1940 (age 52): Thought I might go to work but didn't feel able. Ruth Saunders called up & I said I might do some proofreading at home, so they sent some up.
Wednesday, February 7, 1940 (age 52): No entry for today.
Thursday, February 8, 1940 (age 52): Went out for first time. Pretty weak. Eleanor & Janet came up for a few minutes.
Friday, February 9, 1940 (age 52): Mr. Morris called too. Went out today & had hair washed & a facial. Felt fine.
Saturday, February 10, 1940 (age 52): Rained & snowed, so didn't go out. Card from Jean.
Sunday, February 11, 1940 (age 52): Sloppy & wet out. Sun came out & wind blew the roads dry. Went for a short walk. Ethel & Bessie to see me.
Monday, February 12, 1940 (age 52): Worked during morning. Paid bank & Sears Roebuck in pm. Paid Mrs Flint a dollar for Jan. storage. Legs feel weak. Letters from Jean & John. Jean's is full of woe. She has a cold & the place isn't what she thought it would be. John passed but just.
Tuesday, February 13, 1940 (age 52): No entry for today.
Wednesday, February 14, 1940 (age 52): Worked till four oclock and it was snowing & blowing so came home. It was a mild night & the biggest storm in years. All roads blocked & no sidewalks in part of the town.
Thursday, February 15, 1940 (age 52): No mail deliveries. Didn't get to work. Tried to shovel a little & most collapsed.
Friday, February 16, 1940 (age 52): Went to work but got out at 3 oclock. Letter from Minerva which I answered.
Saturday, February 17, 1940 (age 52): Treatment at osteopath. Went to Lawrence with Nellie.
Sunday, February 18, 1940 (age 52): Went to union service at Christ church. Got a malted milk at Dantos.
Monday, February 19, 1940 (age 52): Work piling up now. Movies in pm after work.
Tuesday, February 20, 1940 (age 52): Snow again & the walking is terrible. The plow doesn't do any good hardly on the sidewalk but the roads are bare. Cleared off today so that it was fine for the 50th anniversary party for Miss Farmer at Phil Cole's.
Wednesday, February 21, 1940 (age 52): No entry for today.
Thursday, February 22, 1940 (age 52): No entry for today.
Friday, February 23, 1940 (age 52): Letter from Jean saying she had seen G.W.T.Wind for me to see if possible.
Saturday, February 24, 1940 (age 52): Had facial & lunch with Ethel at Miss Kimballs. Went to see Gone with the Wind at Broadway with Bessie. Bean supper at Free.
Sunday, February 25, 1940 (age 52): Church.
Monday, February 26, 1940 (age 52): Movies.
Tuesday, February 27, 1940 (age 52): Didn't go to Auxiliary meeting.
Wednesday, February 28, 1940 (age 52): Heard that Manse had closed up.
Thursday, February 29, 1940 (age 52): Went to church & heard Dr. Kinsoling of Trinity Ch. Boston.
Friday, March 1, 1940 (age 52): Went to movies & saw Balulaika with Nelson Eddy. Letter from Mrs J in Long Beach.
Saturday, March 2, 1940 (age 52): Had hair washed & waved. Got mattices [?] for Eleanor I promised her for Xmas.
Sunday, March 3, 1940 (age 52): Went to church & communion.
Monday, March 4, 1940 (age 52): No entry for today.
Tuesday, March 5, 1940 (age 52): No entry for today.
Wednesday, March 6, 1940 (age 52): No entry for today.
Thursday, March 7, 1940 (age 52): Got another cold and it all seems to be in my head.
Friday, March 8, 1940 (age 52): No entry for today.
Saturday, March 9, 1940 (age 52): No entry for today.
Sunday, March 10, 1940 (age 52): No entry for today.
Monday, March 11, 1940 (age 52): No entry for today.
Tuesday, March 12, 1940 (age 52): No entry for today.
Wednesday, March 13, 1940 (age 52): No entry for today.
Thursday, March 14, 1940 (age 52): Roland's father very sick. Have taken him to Middleton hospital with tb.
Friday, March 15, 1940 (age 52): No entry for today.
Saturday, March 16, 1940 (age 53): 53. Got letter from Allan with $5, box of fruit from Jean & stockings bag from Nellie.
Sunday, March 17, 1940 (age 53): Pleasant but it rained yesterday.
Monday, March 18, 1940 (age 53): No entry for today.
Tuesday, March 19, 1940 (age 53): Letter from John saying not to come down as he had exams. Dorothy invited me down there for Easter.
Wednesday, March 20, 1940 (age 53): No entry for today.
Thursday, March 21, 1940 (age 53): Letters from Jean who wants to come home, but she had better stay for a while.
Friday, March 22, 1940 (age 53): Snow & sleet. Colder. Am eating at Mrs Hall's on Maple Ave.
Saturday, March 23, 1940 (age 53): Wind very strong but pleasant day.
Sunday, March 24, 1940 (age 53): Easter. Went to the 9.30 service. Rev. Mr. Russell took it as Mr. Morris wasn't well. Went to Saugus for dinner.
Monday, March 25, 1940 (age 53): Getting busy at Press. Snow going fast. Hope we won't have [more].
Tuesday, March 26, 1940 (age 53): Went down to Auxiliary meeting. Ethel Humphreys drove me down & back.
Wednesday, March 27, 1940 (age 53): Got a letter from Mary saying they might be on in June. Allan has passed his flying physical test & maybe transferred to Pensacola.
Thursday, March 28, 1940 (age 53): Took Roland down to Mrs Hall's to supper. He stayed a while at Carters' & played rummy. * His father died this evening at 11 oclock, so Roland went down to Malden to make arrangements for funeral.
Friday, March 29, 1940 (age 53): Letter from Virginia saying she had been sick.
Saturday, March 30, 1940 (age 53): No entry for today.
Sunday, March 31, 1940 (age 53): Wrote to John & Virginia. Took Ethel down to restaurant to supper.
Monday, April 1, 1940 (age 53): Roland's father buried in Alfred Maine.
Tuesday, April 2, 1940 (age 53): Worked ½ hour overtime.
Wednesday, April 3, 1940 (age 53): >No entry for today.
Thursday, April 4, 1940 (age 53): Talked to Margaret Hodge about having Allan stay there.
Friday, April 5, 1940 (age 53): Letters from John & Dorothy D. wanted me down next Sunday.
Saturday, April 6, 1940 (age 53): Worked all morning. Went to Law. & Mrs Hall's for supper. How the wind blew!
Sunday, April 7, 1940 (age 53): Had dinner with Carters. Roland came in. Went to walk with Nellie & visited Miss Farmer & Lucy. Grass fire in field & back of Bodwell's house on Elm St.
Monday, April 8, 1940 (age 53): Working 9 hours a day now.
Tuesday, April 9, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Wednesday, April 10, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Thursday, April 11, 1940 (age 53): Bessie came in at 4.30 also on Friday & will work Saturday.
Friday, April 12, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Saturday, April 13, 1940 (age 53): A-E concert. Went to the Town Line Inn with Annie Buchan & E. Hitchcock.
Sunday, April 14, 1940 (age 53): Went down to Saugus & saw Bert & Anna. Ethel Hitchcock drove me down & back.
Monday, April 15, 1940 (age 53): Started in 10-8 schedule at Andover Press. Went to movies after 8 oc.
Tuesday, April 16, 1940 (age 53): Got letter from Allan from Hawaii. Expects to be here for 5 days in June.
Wednesday, April 17, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Thursday, April 18, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Friday, April 19, 1940 (age 53): Worked till four today & went to Lawrence and had supper.
Saturday, April 20, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Sunday, April 21, 1940 (age 53): Rained all day and then sleeted at night. Went over to Ethel's & she & I had a great time getting home.
Monday, April 22, 1940 (age 53): Working every night till 8 oclock.
Tuesday, April 23, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Wednesday, April 24, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Thursday, April 25, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Friday, April 26, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Saturday, April 27, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Sunday, April 28, 1940 (age 53): Went to church at St John the Evangelist in Boston. Just like Catholic except in English. Walked around to see if I could find "Paul Revere Square." Took a bus down to Brockton to see Minerva.
Monday, April 29, 1940 (age 53): No entry for today.
Tuesday, April 30, 1940 (age 53): No entry for today.
Wednesday, May 1, 1940 (age 53): Letter from Mary saying she was up in Washington & hoped to see us soon.
Thursday, May 2, 1940 (age 53): Letters from Jean saying she will be home the 13th probably.
Friday, May 3, 1940 (age 53): Found mistake in Transit after all finished. Renssalear spelled wrong.
Saturday, May 4, 1940 (age 53): Paid $5 on suit at Russems.
Sunday, May 5, 1940 (age 53): Went down to North Reading to see the Haywards. They brought me home.
Monday, May 6, 1940 (age 53): Very busy at the Press.
Tuesday, May 7, 1940 (age 53): Got letter from Jean coming from Florida.
Wednesday, May 8, 1940 (age 53): * Had a dizzy spell and had to get Dr. Currier at Press. He sent me home & I stayed but on Thursday went over & had my eyes tested & ears blown out.
Thursday, May 9, 1940 (age 53): No entry for today.
Friday, May 10, 1940 (age 53): Went to work but felt punk.
Saturday, May 11, 1940 (age 53): Christine's 2nd birthday. Sent her a dress. Still feeling miserable. Dr. Fuller ran his finger up back my nose & found some adhesion.
Sunday, May 12, 1940 (age 53): No entry for today.
Monday, May 13, 1940 (age 53): Roland came up & we went to the Town Line Inn for dinner. Jean came up from Annapolis where she had a fine weekend with John. Letter from Mary. Don't know when Allan can come.
Tuesday, May 14, 1940 (age 53): Went down to the beach with Roland.
Wednesday, May 15, 1940 (age 53): Still feel punk so called up Dr. Sandberg & had a treatment which loosened up the muscles but my head still feels bad. Dr. Blake told me to get some more liver capsules.
Thursday, May 16, 1940 (age 53): No entry for today.
Friday, May 17, 1940 (age 53): Wild day at Press.
Saturday, May 18, 1940 (age 53): Paid up on my suit and then found it was still too big for me.
Sunday, May 19, 1940 (age 53): Went to church & up to Kierstead with Nellie for some pansies.
Monday, May 20, 1940 (age 53): Got out a little early and went to movies. Broadway Melodies with Fred Astair & Eleanor Powell.
Tuesday, May 21, 1940 (age 53): Work is still heavy and seems as if we didn't have a minute to breathe. Frances 21st birthday.
Wednesday, May 22, 1940 (age 53): Got pills and am feeling a little better.
Thursday, May 23, 1940 (age 53): Got a letter from John and wrote to him & sent clipping about Somerly Chase who committed suicide last Sunday. Was to have graduated from Dartmouth.
Friday, May 24, 1940 (age 53): No entry for today.
Saturday, May 25, 1940 (age 53): Had facial at Miss Addies.
Sunday, May 26, 1940 (age 53): Flowers at Free church in memory of Sue by Virginia.
Monday, May 27, 1940 (age 53): Russell Carter & his family are going to take a trip down South & through Annapolis so I wrote John about their coming.
Tuesday, May 28, 1940 (age 53): John came up from the beach. Still misty and rainy. Went to see Sweeneys apartment. Decided to take it.
Wednesday, May 29, 1940 (age 53): Work at 9 oclock. We went down to the cemetery & Mrs Carter went along & then we took a pan of flowers up to Mama's grave in West Andover.
Thursday, May 30, 1940 (age 53): Beautiful day. Heard from John that he's passed with about an 80% average for the year.
Friday, May 31, 1940 (age 53): Rain again. Didn't have to work Memorial Day morning but worked until 9 oclock. Also on Friday rained hard all day.
Saturday, June 1, 1940 (age 53): Went to Lawrence but came right back--got some things for Nellie.
Sunday, June 2, 1940 (age 53): Got letter from Allan yesterday-- thinks he will be here about July 4. Went to Abbot baccalaureate.
Monday, June 3, 1940 (age 53): Hotter than tophet and one of our busiest days.
Tuesday, June 4, 1940 (age 53): Cooled off but got hot again on Wednesday.
Wednesday, June 5, 1940 (age 53): and the hotter it got, the busier we were.
Thursday, June 6, 1940 (age 53): It cooled off again Thursday and we got the Yale book but thank goodness.
Friday, June 7, 1940 (age 53): John writes that the Class of 1941 may be graduated in Feb next year and his class next June.
Saturday, June 8, 1940 (age 53): Jean's letters are rather blue.
Sunday, June 9, 1940 (age 53): Went to Phillips baccalaureate. Had dinner at Carters & Nellie came over & saw the place. Thought it was very nice.
Monday, June 10, 1940 (age 53): Eldridges came to [illegible]. Roland got here about 8.30 & got the stuff from Flint's attic to Downs, brought over from Carters & the couch Ethel gave me from Deas.
Tuesday, June 11, 1940 (age 53): No entry for today.
Wednesday, June 12, 1940 (age 53): Bessie left this noon time and some of the men tonight.
Thursday, June 13, 1940 (age 53): G. Carney washed windows. Work slacking up some & most of books out. Only 3 more small ones to do.
Friday, June 14, 1940 (age 53): Flag Day. Put out flag. I fixed up things a little. Terrible cold in head all week. Allan wrote. Coming probably July 10.
Saturday, June 15, 1940 (age 53): Didn't work at Press but did get a lot done at 34 Chestnut so it's beginning to look like home. Lawrence for rings & $2 on a desk.
Sunday, June 16, 1940 (age 53): Eleanor came in after church & took curtains & did them up & Fred brought them back. Ethel here to supper. Nellie came over. Ethel took me down to cemetery & we got vases.
Monday, June 17, 1940 (age 53): * Doris & Alec have a son.
Tuesday, June 18, 1940 (age 53): Sent letter to Mary with $1 in it for her birthday.
Wednesday, June 19, 1940 (age 53): Getting settled but rugs haven't come yet.
Thursday, June 20, 1940 (age 53): Went up to Ethel Hitchcock's & we planned to go to Salem Willows Monday.
Friday, June 21, 1940 (age 53): Didn't have to work this p.m. so had hair washed & waved. Got letter from Allan & he doesn't know as he can get home at all.
Saturday, June 22, 1940 (age 53): Sent letters to Jean that Allan sent here.
Sunday, June 23, 1940 (age 53): Linoleum came yesterday for kitchen & I got pictures up. Went to church & Ethel took me down to cemetery & we got the plants. Nellie & George for supper.
Monday, June 24, 1940 (age 53): Letters from Mary & Jean. Started to rain and it is getting colder. Waited for Ethel Hitchcock & she didn't show up. Called up this morning & said she had forgotten all about it.
Tuesday, June 25, 1940 (age 53): Letter from Dorothy.
Wednesday, June 26, 1940 (age 53): Brooks [illegible] book done today & that's the last of the class books. P.A. Bull. & Mass. Dental now.
Thursday, June 27, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Friday, June 28, 1940 (age 53): Jean & Roland's 8th anniversary. Joan & Jack Russell's 13th birthday. Didn't work in p.m. Went to Law. & had a hair treatment.'
Saturday, June 29, 1940 (age 53): Margaret Hodge moved in & I had her & her brother to lunch.
Sunday, June 30, 1940 (age 53): Went to church. Noise beginning for Fourth. Margaret likes her place very much.
Monday, July 1, 1940 (age 53): Jean's letters are rather discouraging.
Tuesday, July 2, 1940 (age 53): John writes that the cruise won't go to Pensacola but will be up at Newport. Wrote him 2 letters this week.
Wednesday, July 3, 1940 (age 53): Arthur Howell on surprise visit. Lots of noise around here.
Thursday, July 4, 1940 (age 53): Went over to Carters but had come up. Found out it was Russell & family.
Friday, July 5, 1940 (age 53): Letter from Allan & he won't be able to get here. Will go right to Pensacola. Went over & paid for desk I got at Goodwill. It's awfully pretty.
Saturday, July 6, 1940 (age 53): Surprise visit from Ruth Haviland & Heloise Leck. Mrs. H. is at Brant Rock for summer.
Sunday, July 7, 1940 (age 53): Had dinner at Margaret's. She & Betty & husband & Kitty & little girl went to beach.
Monday, July 8, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Tuesday, July 9, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Wednesday, July 10, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Thursday, July 11, 1940 (age 53): Ruth Lexie and Hazel Schofield came up & gave me a pretty cookie jar.
Friday, July 12, 1940 (age 53): Got pictures back that I had found from the paper store. $4.
Saturday, July 13, 1940 (age 53): Went over & had appointment for permanent.
Sunday, July 14, 1940 (age 53): Didn't go to church as I had headache.
Monday, July 15, 1940 (age 53): Had a permanent at the Donovan sisters. Took most all day.
Tuesday, July 16, 1940 (age 53): A few proofs to read at work, but it is pretty dull.
Wednesday, July 17, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Thursday, July 18, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Friday, July 19, 1940 (age 53): Letter from Mary & Allan that they got to Pensacola ok. Quite a trip across country.
Saturday, July 20, 1940 (age 53): Went down to York Beach by bus from Law. Roland met me at York Corners.
Sunday, July 21, 1940 (age 53): Went to osteopaths with Roland. Had dinner at Lobster Pound with Jean.
Monday, July 22, 1940 (age 53): Came back to Boston & saw Middies parade. Still cloudy & foggy.
Tuesday, July 23, 1940 (age 53): Not much to do all week-- very sultry.
Wednesday, July 24, 1940 (age 53): Went over to Carters & played croquet. Ruth Saunders had me for supper.
Thursday, July 25, 1940 (age 53): Went to Carters for supper & cards afterwards. Letter from Allan & Mary wanting me to come down to Pensacola.
Friday, July 26, 1940 (age 53): Terribly hot. Never felt so hot & sweaty. Margaret came home in all the heat.
Saturday, July 27, 1940 (age 53): Cleaned up house in anticipation of John's coming but he sent telegram he couldn't. John at Newport.
Sunday, July 28, 1940 (age 53): Margaret out for a ride maybe to York Beach. I sent letter to Jean by her.
Monday, July 29, 1940 (age 53): Saw about ticket to Pensacola. $45.65 round trip. Went down to Newport & saw John about an hour. Pretty ride from Providence.
Tuesday, July 30, 1940 (age 53): Nothing much doing at Press except Ross set up the contents for Tuesday Night Club job.
Wednesday, July 31, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Thursday, August 1, 1940 (age 53): Got letter from Allan wanting me to come down & stay as long as I could.
Friday, August 2, 1940 (age 53): Had hair washed & waved & pd $2 on permanent.
Saturday, August 3, 1940 (age 53): Stayed at home & made bread &' brownies. Ordered ticket to Pensacola. Saw Ethel & she & Miss Kimball are going down in Maine.
Sunday, August 4, 1940 (age 53): Nellie & Lucy came over & I had made icecream so gave them some & brownies. Ethel to supper.
Monday, August 5, 1940 (age 53): Went to Lawrence & paid up loan & borrowed $20 more. Bought table & chairs at Goodwill.
Tuesday, August 6, 1940 (age 53): Saw Susan & God at movies. Heard at the movies that Doris Johnson shot herself on Sunday. Piece in paper said she was on danger list at Lawrence General. Sent piece to Jean but won't say anything to Allan about it.
Wednesday, August 7, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Thursday, August 8, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Friday, August 9, 1940 (age 53): Got table & chair from Goodwill & they sure look nice & fill up room Bessie came in.
Saturday, August 10, 1940 (age 53): Ticket ready but left it at station. Went to Lawrence & got silk coat & dress to wear on train. Letter from Mary with $25 in it.
Sunday, August 11, 1940 (age 53): Didn't go to church. Had dinner with Margaret. She & her folks went to Benson Animal Farm.
Monday, August 12, 1940 (age 53): Bessie came over & had supper. Saw Tom Brown's School Days.
Tuesday, August 13, 1940 (age 53): Saw Nelson Eddy & Jeanette MacDonald in New Moon at movies.
Wednesday, August 14, 1940 (age 53): Went over to Carters but they were away so went over on Thursday.
Thursday, August 15, 1940 (age 53): One letter from Jean this week. Got ticket at station for Pensacola.
Friday, August 16, 1940 (age 53): Didn't have much to do. Cleaned up house a little. Went up to Margaret's niece's for supper. Off for Florida.
Saturday, August 17, 1940 (age 53): Got to Jacksonville in morning and Pensacola at night. Allan, Mary & John came to meet me. It sure is hot. Little Christine woke up and soon learned to like me.
Sunday, August 18, 1940 (age 53): Allan drove me over to Corry field. John & the baby & I went over to the airport to meet Mary & Allan.
Monday, August 19, 1940 (age 53): Mary went to have typhoid shots but had to have an appointment. Christine is an awfully good baby.
Tuesday, August 20, 1940 (age 53): The heat is pretty bad for me, but there is a breeze.
Wednesday, August 21, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Thursday, August 22, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Friday, August 23, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Saturday, August 24, 1940 (age 53): Went to Gulf beach & took some pictures.
Sunday, August 25, 1940 (age 53): Allan, John & Mary went sailing & got sunburned. Didn't feel any too well myself with the little burn I got at the beach. It was a beautiful beach & fine white sand.
Monday, August 26, 1940 (age 53): Mary got her shots for typhoid & didn't feel any too good either'
Tuesday, August 27, 1940 (age 53): All learning to play bridge pretty well.
Wednesday, August 28, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Thursday, August 29, 1940 (age 53): A. passed test flight. Went to the officers club for supper. Got snapshots which came out pretty well.
Friday, August 30, 1940 (age 53): Gave Annie a dollar for washing & ironing dresses. Allan soloed.
Saturday, August 31, 1940 (age 53): Started back home. The ride seemed more tiresome than coming. All came to station to see me off & little Christine seemed bewildered to have Gammer go and not she.
Sunday, September 1, 1940 (age 53): Late in Washington so was late in Boston for last train so didn't get home till Monday. Stayed in Hotel Essex all night.
Monday, September 2, 1940 (age 53): Labor Day. Went to movies.
Tuesday, September 3, 1940 (age 53): Work again. Everybody interested in pictures. Went over to Carters
Wednesday, September 4, 1940 (age 53): Saw All This and Heaven at movies.
Thursday, September 5, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Friday, September 6, 1940 (age 53): Saw in the paper about a fire at York Beach in the gift shops opposite the G. Rod. Letter from Jean.
Saturday, September 7, 1940 (age 53): Roland came up for a few minutes. Was driving 2 ladies into Boston. Had hair washed & waved.
Sunday, September 8, 1940 (age 53): Went to church. Mr. Morris thanked me for card. Having dinner with Margaret & her family. Wrote to Mrs. Johnstone & Mrs. Boatright.
Monday, September 9, 1940 (age 53): Started in work again on Monday.
Tuesday, September 10, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Wednesday, September 11, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Thursday, September 12, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Friday, September 13, 1940 (age 53): Had a letter from Allan and he expected to have his 20hr solo flight soon.
Saturday, September 14, 1940 (age 53): Irving Ormsby married. Roland came up to go.
Sunday, September 15, 1940 (age 53): Church. Eleanor & Janet were there.
Monday, September 16, 1940 (age 53): Worked.
Tuesday, September 17, 1940 (age 53): Went to committee meeting at church.
Wednesday, September 18, 1940 (age 53): Carters had company when I went there.
Thursday, September 19, 1940 (age 53): Had letter from John & wrote to him.
Friday, September 20, 1940 (age 53): Got card from Mrs. Preston and decided to go to Jackson.
Saturday, September 21, 1940 (age 53): Everyone seemed glad to see me. Rained practically all day.
Sunday, September 22, 1940 (age 53): George Carter's birthday but was up in Jackson. Mr & Mrs Shattuck gave me a ride and took me to the station. Esthere Bachelder came up to Jackson.
Monday, September 23, 1940 (age 53): Lovely day.
Tuesday, September 24, 1940 (age 53): Another nice day but warm. Went to first meeting of Woman's Auxiliary.
Wednesday, September 25, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Thursday, September 26, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Friday, September 27, 1940 (age 53): Did some cooking.
Saturday, September 28, 1940 (age 53): Hair washed at Addies. Sent John some brownies and pecan roll for birthday. Also a $5.
Sunday, September 29, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Monday, September 30, 1940 (age 53): John 23 years old. Mrs. Harry Wrigley got the $150 at movies.
Tuesday, October 1, 1940 (age 53): Annie Buchan & I went to Law. & she came up here & stayed overnight.
Wednesday, October 2, 1940 (age 53): Jean came up from the beach to stay a while. Roland stayed overnight.
Thursday, October 3, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Friday, October 4, 1940 (age 53): Letter from John thanking me for birthday presents. Tied in baseball pool with Jack Greenbow. Got $2.50. Had Werber 3rd base Cincinnati-- they won Series.
Saturday, October 5, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Sunday, October 6, 1940 (age 53): Went to church. Dinner at Eleanors & she came up here to supper.
Monday, October 7, 1940 (age 53): Jean & I went to movies.
Tuesday, October 8, 1940 (age 53): Letter from John. Jean & I went over to Carters & played.
Wednesday, October 9, 1940 (age 53): Little Rusty had hurt himself falling out of car. All right now.
Thursday, October 10, 1940 (age 53): Roland came. Went over to Carters & played rummy.
Friday, October 11, 1940 (age 53): Jean & Roland went back to beach to pack up.
Saturday, October 12, 1940 (age 53): Enlargement of some pictures came. Went to Boston. Esther B. on same train there. Went to Law. & had hair washed. Paid bill.
Sunday, October 13, 1940 (age 53): Sick all day with headache. Nellie came in & brought me some anacin.
Monday, October 14, 1940 (age 53): Felt better but not any too good.
Tuesday, October 15, 1940 (age 53): Jean & Roland came back from beach. Letter from John.
Wednesday, October 16, 1940 (age 53): Jean left for Florida with Mrs. Woodman & her sister. They were going to World's Fair.'
Thursday, October 17, 1940 (age 53): Went to Grange harvest supper with Carters in Faulhers car.
Friday, October 18, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Saturday, October 19, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Sunday, October 20, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Monday, October 21, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Tuesday, October 22, 1940 (age 53): Jean got to Florida.
Wednesday, October 23, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Thursday, October 24, 1940 (age 53): and left for Allan's where she had a wonderful time for a week.
Friday, October 25, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Saturday, October 26, 1940 (age 53): * Dorothy Edmands married Ronnie Kinville. Living in Collinsvill, Conn.
Sunday, October 27, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Monday, October 28, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Tuesday, October 29, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Wednesday, October 30, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Thursday, October 31, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Friday, November 1, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Saturday, November 2, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Sunday, November 3, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Monday, November 4, 1940 (age 53): Went to Boston with Nellie Carter & out to Sears Roebuck. Got coat.
Tuesday, November 5, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Wednesday, November 6, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Thursday, November 7, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Friday, November 8, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Saturday, November 9, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Sunday, November 10, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Monday, November 11, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Tuesday, November 12, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Wednesday, November 13, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Thursday, November 14, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Friday, November 15, 1940 (age 53): Left for New York.
Saturday, November 16, 1940 (age 53): Went to Navy-Columbia game & saw John. Also went up to see Virginia & Paul who were with me at the game.
Sunday, November 17, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Monday, November 18, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Tuesday, November 19, 1940 (age 53): Tickets for Army-Navy game came & I sent them to Roland.
Wednesday, November 20, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Thursday, November 21, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Friday, November 22, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Saturday, November 23, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Sunday, November 24, 1940 (age 53): Confirmation at church.
Monday, November 25, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Tuesday, November 26, 1940 (age 53): Only worked two days this week.
Wednesday, November 27, 1940 (age 53): Got paid today. Roland came up.
Thursday, November 28, 1940 (age 53): Had Nelson, Sonny & Roland at dinner.
Friday, November 29, 1940 (age 53): Sent package to Mrs Howe for parcel post table at fair. Roland started for Philadelphia.
Saturday, November 30, 1940 (age 53): Navy won 14-0. Got John's overcoat for Roland by Express & also package from Sears Roebuck. Paid $3 to Sears.
Sunday, December 1, 1940 (age 53): Have cold so stayed home.
Monday, December 2, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Tuesday, December 3, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Wednesday, December 4, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Thursday, December 5, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Friday, December 6, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Saturday, December 7, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Sunday, December 8, 1940 (age 53): Went down to Minerva's & stayed overnight.
Monday, December 9, 1940 (age 53): What a mob in Boston! Paid Filene's for cup I got for Christine on Nellie's charge card.
Tuesday, December 10, 1940 (age 53): Got my bundles pretty well fixed up & ready to send.
Wednesday, December 11, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Thursday, December 12, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Friday, December 13, 1940 (age 53): Got most of the packages off.
Saturday, December 14, 1940 (age 53): Roland came up. He has a bad cold. Thought Buddie was sick as Eleanor had written but he's all right.
Sunday, December 15, 1940 (age 53): Went to chapel with Eva & Ethel & Ethel stayed to supper. I guess I ate too much for I was sick.
Monday, December 16, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Tuesday, December 17, 1940 (age 53): Letter from John & card from Bea Sullivan.
Wednesday, December 18, 1940 (age 53): Getting cards every day now from different friends.
Thursday, December 19, 1940 (age 53): Have sent off most of my bundles and have received one from Jean and 2 from Allan. Also from Minerva, Virginia & Eleanor.
Friday, December 20, 1940 (age 53): Went to the new beauty parlor & had a wash & wave. Like it very much.
Saturday, December 21, 1940 (age 53): No entry for this day.
Sunday, December 22, 1940 (age 53): Went to Free church & heard the Christmas music. Robert Dea sang a solo.
Monday, December 23, 1940 (age 53): More cards.
Tuesday, December 24, 1940 (age 53): David Lovely came up & stayed to supper. Eleanor also here. Went to midnight service.
Wednesday, December 25, 1940 (age 53): Roland came at 10 oclock & we went to Minerva's. Photo of Christine. Photo of John.
Thursday, December 26, 1940 (age 53): Had some [illegible] presents. [more illegible] from Allan & Mary. Went to doctors about throat.
Friday, December 27, 1940 (age 53): Jean [illegible] stockings & napkins & both sent [illegible]. John sent a Trident calendar. Rain.
Saturday, December 28, 1940 (age 53): Rain. Saw The Letter Bette Davis at movies.
Sunday, December 29, 1940 (age 53): Rain. Stayed in as my cold doesn't seem to let up. Ethel to supper. Sore throat in night so had Margaret Hodge call doctor.'
Monday, December 30, 1940 (age 53): Clear & rain again. Painted throat again & gave me some more pills.
Tuesday, December 31, 1940 (age 53): Letters from Allan & Jean on Monday. Allan said he had time off so was going to visit Jean. Jean said they got to St. Pete Friday morning & stayed 2 days. [See picture.] Went to a dance on Saturday. Glad they could see each other.
See the diary entries for 1941.
See an overview of the years 1938 through 1947.
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