Thurs May 31, 1945

Really poured this morn. Evelyn & I got our pinafores at noon. Duane called & said wouldn't be down tonight. Joe Babcock & Donna Bradshaw home. Both look good. Ironed tonight. Free show tonight. Was kinda mad at first when D. called.

Wed May 30, 1945

Went to cemetery with Mother & Charles this morn. Dorothy, "Gen", Evelyn (was all right today), Lorene & I took our lunch & spent day at beach. Had lots of fun!! Really got a sunburn! Walked over to Hubbords from beach. Picture good. Took pictures at beach.

{I wonder if these are some of those pictures?}

Tues May 29, 1945

Got letter from "Dot". Fixed some clothes this eve. while waiting on Duane. He came about 9:00. Didn't go anywhere. Left about 11:00. Didn't get along so good. Evelyn & I "got into it" this morn. & she didn't speak to me all day. Just a bad day for me.

Mon May 28, 1945

Rather a dull day. Tired & this crazy cold's about to get me down. Lorene happy. Went to see Lennie Sun. Folks in town this eve. Washed & ironed. Duane called me about 9:30. Sure made me feel good!

Sun May 27, 1945

Went to cemetery this aft. Duane met me in town in "Zombie"s car. Went out to hospital to see D. Myers. She looks good. "Zombie", Duane & I went out to Duane's house. Ate supper. Went with Duane to get cows. He seems so happy. Went to show this eve. (All of us.) Took Helen Ferrill with us.

Sat May 26, 1945

"Zombie"s home! Really looked swell!! He & Duane came up to bank this aft. Got home late with Louise then went to Illini. Had a perfectly wonderful eve!! So much fun. Duane was so happy. More serious. Still a swell guy. Zombie seemed the same.

Fri May 25, 1945

"Gen", Dorothy, Evelyn & I got pinafores alike this eve. Dorothy & I worked. Had the craziest time. Lorene worked and ---- had fun. Daddy met me after work. Mother came in to see me at noon. Hadn't seen her for so long.

Thurs May 24, 1945

Evelyn & I looked at bathing suits at noon. Didn't get any. Duane came about 9:00. Went to fall show at Arg. Didn't stay long. Seemed funny with all the kids home. Took a walk. We acted so darn crazy. Had a lot of fun.

Wed May 23, 1945

Lorene & I went out together again at noon. Lorene & I took each other's picture. Looked at dresses. "Gen" still home. Late getting home this eve. Washed hair. Evelyn on warpath this aft. Don't know why. Guess mostly out of humor cause hasn't heard from Jack.

Tues May 22, 1945

"Gen" sick. Lorene & I went out together at noon. She's really swell. Wanda took Lorene's & my picture at noon. Ironed awhile. Just Daddy & I for supper. Duane came about 8:00. Got something to eat in Decatur and & then home. Nice day & he worked in fields. Was tired. Swell time.

Mon May 21, 1945

Daddy started to work days. Nice day so know Duane is working. Daddy took Ruth & kids to town. Was ironing when power went off. Wind storm. Put up hair in dark & went to bed early. Busy day. "Gen" still sick.

Sun May 20, 1945

Another nice day. Ironed. Didn't get up till 11:30 this morn. Didn't do much today. I went to birthday supper for Glen. "Nean", Edythe, & I had a little talk. Quite interesting. Very good supper. Nean, Dave, Duane, & I went to show. Saw "Main Street After Dark" "I'll Remember April". Good. Duane sweet to me as usual. Got into a little misunderstanding but is all right. Talked.

Sat May 19, 1945

Lyn here. Saw her after work this aft. She tok me out to Mother's. D.P. got home. "Gen" home. Went out to Luetta's & drove out to park. Nice day. Late getting home. Duane & I went to show. Saw "Ministry of Fear" & then to dance. D.P. & P.H., & J.R. & E.R. there. Talked to "Jackie" all night. Was tired this eve. & had a little quarrel but alas we've been getting along so swell. Keep fingers crossed.

Mon May 17-18, 1945

{These pages have been torn out of the diary. I would so love to know what they said, as do all of us. Unfortunately we will never know. . . }

Mon May 16, 1945

Got dresses from Hecht's. Lorene's mother fell at work & she had to go home. "Gen" got sick & had to go home. Sewed hem in one of dresses & washed my hair. "Zombie" must be in States cause sent telegram to his folks. Home anytime. Edna here a while.

Mon May 15, 1945

Got letter from Bill Par. Busy again & rained as usual. Duane met me after work. He took me home with him. Ate supper - went with him to do chores. Came home about 9:00. Folks in town. This is the most perfect & wonderful eve. we've had together in a long time. Golly, he's super & love is so wonderful & beautiful.

Mon May 14, 1945

What a day! Busy! Stayed all night with Lorene Z. Five of us girls wen to show at Avon - "Mom & Dad". Showed birth of a baby and all about venereal disease. Sure learned a lot of things. Very educational but really "got" me. Rained awfully hard. Lorene & I talked a long time in bed.

Sun May 13, 1945

Celebrated Judy's birthday. She liked her dress & everything. Edna & I went to Baccalaureate this morn. I drove our car. Duane down this aft. & I had on shorts. Ah-oh-. Really a nice day. Went with John & Evelyn. Saw "Winged Victory". Swell! Duane went to sleep with his head in my lap & I slept coming home. He's so darn swell!! Everyone sorta quiet tonight! Got along well.

{I just found another blog diary from the same time period in which the same movie was mentioned -- Winged Victory. What a neat find. Adding this site to the blogroll!}

Sat May 12, 1945

Went with "Gen" after work to buy pr. of shoes. To Mother's this aft. She liked Tabu. Duane came after me about 8:15. Went out & walked around carnival. Went to dance at Illini. Evelyn, John, Dorothy R & Paul Hupp there. It was swell. Ate at Steak n Shake. They were there, too. Really got along well.

Fri May 11, 1945

Lorene went with me at noon - bought dress for Judy's birthday & dickey for Ruth for Mother's Day. Evelyn & I worked this eve. Went to supper with Eileen Mc. She's a "scream". Got out about 8:30. Stayed all night with Mother. Washed hair.