August Memoranda 1939

Another month is gone and it won't be long before I'm spending another New Years Eve alone and this time it will be alone what with Ginny having a steady and all! I don't think this month can be put down as an especially exciting one because my vacation wasn't so thrilling! I feel pretty lousy about the whole FYP mess though. It was strange seeing Karin who is usually so sure of herself quiet and etc. I've got to do something about it I can't help it even if Karin can be spiteful and mean and run all over me I can't do likewise. I feel as if I'd like to cry or something. Let's hope next month has a better ending for all --

August 31, 1939 Thursday

August 31, 1939 Thursday

I have been living half in fear and half in anticipation of today. The reason for this was of course that if Karin showed up how would the girls act? She was supposed to come to supper but didn't appear until later. She called first and said she would be at meeting and there was a slight hesitation in her voice but I didn't encourage her. When she came in Mom asked if she'd had supper and she said "no" so of course Mom fed her. Noa came first and she acted noticeably cool and I didn't know what to do. I made  the bench ready and Noa helped and then we all sat in the front room and tried to converse. It was pretty awful. Dot, Ev, and Ginny came and things were a little better. Karin noticed I am sure, that things were not as they had been. I gave them their souvenirs which they liked (Coty's rouge and lipstick) and when they left Noa called me into the bedroom and said that when I got out of the car last night Dick said, "There goes one swell girl! She'll make some man a wonderful wife! She's the kind that will be loyal and true blue!" Whew! Imagine - If I didn't feel so awful I'd feel good!

August 30, 1939 Wednesday

August 30, 1939 Wednesday

Half the week is over with and I feel as if I'd never been away on a vacation at all! Talking to Ginny today when we got the idea of going to N.Y. and having Andy (the boy she met in VT) and his friend take us to a night club and show us the sights! Well it's a nice idea anyway! I brought the pictures I took on the beach down to be developed. I won't get them until Tuesday. I read a little after supper and had decided to start getting ready for bed when the phone rang and Noa said she and Dick wanted to take me out riding. We drove around stopping at Dutchland Farms where Dick bought us ice cream. It was fun and they kept me laughing all the time I was with them.

August 29, 1939 Tuesday

August 29, 1939 Thursday

I was afraid I'd have to work overtime tonight but wonders of wonders I didn't! Helen should be in this week but it seems she's been in an automobile accident of some sort and although she's not seriously hurt I guess she won't be in this week. Told Dot Karin would probably be at meeting and her reaction was "We better get out a brass band!" I can't get over Dot of all people being sarcastic! I hope things go alright Thursday night but there bound to be strained. Noa called and I told her and she agreed that we'd make the best of it. I'm really sorry because although I'm afraid to admit it I was rather glad to see Karin again! I washed my hair and did my nails to take up time tonight! It's so cold today 60 degrees this morning brrr

August 28, 1939 Monday

August 28, 1939 Monday

It wasn't bad getting back to work again at all - in fact it was a relief! Ginny had pictures to show me of the Lake in VT and she let me read a letter one of the boys she met up there sent her wow! Seems he likes her (to put it mildly). Went to the movies after work with Betty Miller, Libs Rohrberg, and Cynthia Sellanell, and Ginny. We saw "The Old Maid" with Bette Davis who was superb all Miriam Hopkins, George Brent, and Jane Bryan who is a darling reminds me of Ginny. Ginny told me tonight she went out riding Friday night with Steve and a boyfriend if I'd been home - well that young lady is certainly getting around.

August 27, 1939 Sunday

August 27, 1939 Sunday

I might have known why things have seemed so wrong these last couple of days! I woke up sick this morning! We didn't do anything at all today. I read a little and Jess came over and we sat in the sun for awhile but somehow no one felt very energetic for which I thanked my lucky stars. Art came down about 8:00 and took us home. It struck me as we were riding along that only a few days ago I was riding the same road with Ginny and John! Nice to have girl friends with my boy friends isn't it Ingrid? Oh well while there's life there's hope.

August 26, 1939 Saturday

August 26, 1939 Saturday

Ev had to use all her strength to awaken me this morning. I couldn't imagine whatever made me so sleepy. We went through the Saturday morning routine. Art came down before dinner and we went down to the beach. I didn't feel like doing anything but finally we went swimming and that made me feel a little better. After dinner we drove over to Dunnings and along the beach. I couldn't wait until it was time for us to go to the movies. Finally the time came and we went to Madison where we saw Charles Beyer and Irene Dunne in "When Tomorrow Comes" Good -

August 25, 1939 Friday

August 25, 1939 Friday

Spent the day at home giving everybody the deuce because the house was such a mess. Poor Ruthy but she does throw everything around so! I wish we could move but I'm afraid that's out of the question for quite awhile yet. The house is very badly in need of wall papering and painting. Oh well - Mrs. Quibert called this noon to say we were going down the shore right after supper. Ev called up when she got home and I got packed and they came after me and off we went. Jess came over and the three of us went riding to Madison where we went to a Drug store and had a soda Ev bought a cute pitcher for her mother and then to bed -

August 24, 1939 Thursday

August 24, 1939 Thursday

Ginny and I were awakened by an awfully loud banging on the front door. I looked at Ginny and Ginny looked at me. I put on my house coat and made no move to go downstairs. Ginny started to get dressed. The banging stopped, the dog quieted down and I picked up my courage and went downstairs where I proceeded to open the windows. The knocking started again and I edged my way to the door. It was only a girl from across the street and all she wanted to know was if we had a certain party in the house that was wanted on the phone - we hadn't - that's that. Played croquet and lazed around. Ginny's John came after supper and we sat around for quite a while and then he took  us home. Got in 11:30. He's rather nice, not very tall, thinning hair, but attractive in a nice way.

August 23, 1939 Wednesday

August 23, 1939 Wednesday

Slept until I couldn't sleep any more and then we went downstairs to make breakfast. Had bacon and eggs, coffee and toast. Whee -sat around talking and I got my camera out and took pictures and we went swimming. Stayed down there for quite awhile and then back to the cottage and started supper. Art and Ev came in the midst of our preparations. Jess came over after supper and we all went down to the beach while Ev and Art went swimming. Art drove us over to Dummings for cigarettes and Ivar was over there we talked to him for awhile. Back and had refreshments. Everybody left and we sat here  enjoying ourselves when who should come bouncing in but Karin and a new boyfriend.

August 22, 1939 Tuesday

August 22, 1939 Tuesday

I got packed again and Ginny called and said we would go right after lunch 1:00. She didn't get here until after 2:00 but I didn't mind. Clarence and Gert took us down. We went swimming and Ginny and I made supper. It was fun. After supper we sat around and talked and later on had a lunch. G. and C. went home around 10:30 and we went out to see them off and then noticed the beautiful northern lights. Well came back into the house and sat listening to the radio until we went to bed and there continued talking. I never laugh as much as when I'm with Ginny she's so cute.

August 21, 1939 Monday

August 21, 1939 Monday

Ginny called me up at 11:30 and I was still in bed. We arranged to meet at 4:00. I couldn't seem to get started but finally I did. We went into Contaris where we sat and talked about our vacations until Libs and Betty Mills came. Sat and gabbed some more and then we decided to go. Ginny said their cottage wasn't rented so I suggested the two of us going down. She thought it would be a good idea and said she would call me later and she did saying Clarence and Gert would take us down and Brindy the dog would stay with us. We'll come home Thursday. It is now 11:00 AM and I'm busy ironing a sopping wet dress! Just washed my hair and guess I won't get to bed before two. Well I'll sleep tomorrow.

August 20, 1939 Sunday

August 20, 1939 Sunday

This morning we slept a little later than usual but not much. We packed and went to Child's for breakfast and then pack and checked out. Our room rent for the week being only ten dollars. We checked our bags there and went out walking. Had lunch at the Automat and then went up to the roof at Rockefeller Center. We walked some more and finally went over to Central Park and sat until train time approached. Got our bags and took the bus to the station. The train was in and we got right on. We were so tired! Took a taxi from N.B. stopping place - home - Mrs. Vichstrom here nice to be home again.

August 19, 1939 Saturday

August 19, 1939 Saturday

Up early this AM but then we generally are. Breakfast in Childs and stopped at Lafes and bought a box lunch to take with us to the fair. It started to rain and continued raining all day long. Went into the House of Jewels and the Kodak place also Westinghouse, Belgium, Norway again, and many others. Ate our lunch in Food North or was it Libbys? Yes Libbys. Went home early because of the rain. Had a sandwich and coffee in Lofts and then to the Hotel where we sat and listened to the radio and gabbed far into the night. It's the first jam session we've had and it was fun. Well tomorrow we go home and I'm glad - actually thrilled!! I'm cured of N.Y. and I want my mamma! I can hardly wait I feel as if I've been gone years.

August 18, 1939 Friday

August 18, 1939 Friday

Breakfast in Childs, took the bus and went to Macys where we went over the store. It's O.K. Fox's, I think, is as nice. Bought a few souvenirs there. Had lunch at the Macy's Tearoom. We walked along 5th Ave and went into St. Patrick's Cathedral. Sat there for awhile and then went into the Museum of Modern Art. Saw an old movie there with Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood (1922). I can't remember half of the things we did. We had supper at the Automat. Later we went to the Planetarium and saw and heard a lecture on comets and falling stars. Walked home and stopped at Lofts for a Sundae. Got a letter from Ginny and she's having a wonderful time.

August 17, 1939 Thursday

August 17, 1939 Thursday

Again breakfast in Childs and subway to the Fair. When we got there we immediately headed for General Motors Exhibit. We had to wait in line 2 hours before we got in and while waiting got acquainted with an elderly couple from California and their cousin from N.Y. The Exhibit was worth waiting for and we went with these people to other exhibits including General Electric, The Glass Works, Bordens, Aviation Building and others. We bought our own lunch of hot dog and coke and didn't eat supper until about 9:00. Left the people about 8:00 PM and went into the Russian and Japanese building. Also saw Puppet show with Charlie McCarthy etc. Had a club sandwich and milk in Krafts and then decided to go home. Again we got the right subways - we're getting to be experts!

August 16, 1939 Wednesday

August 16, 1939 Wednesday

It didn't look very promising this morning and sure enough just after we left Childs, where we breakfasted, it started to rain. However, we decided to go to the Fair anyway so off we went in the subway. I can't remember half of the buildings we went into. We went into the Coty's building and the medicine building and dozens of others. We lunched on hamburg and coke and tramped around some more. We walked over to the Amusement Area where we had supper at a cafeteria and then we went to see Billy Roses Aquacade starring Eleanor Holm and Johnny Wiesmuller. It was marvelous and the divers magnificent. That was over about 9:40 so we decided to go home and wonders of wonders we got the right subway this time!

August 15, 1939 Tuesday

August 15, 1939 Tuesday

Got up rather late, breakfasted in Childs and walked over to the Central Park Zoo where we visited the animals. Then we went over to Rockerfeller Center and went through the combined Radio City Tour. That is the NBC tour - Television and all. Now I can say I've been in television. We had a sandwich in Liggits and from there to the Music Hall where we saw Carole Lombard, Cary Grant, and Kay Francis in "In Name Only". Of course we also saw the Rockettes and stage show. Lets see after that we got our tickets to Katherine Hepburn play "Philadelphia Story" and then we went to the Automat for supper. Shopping in the 5 and 10 cent store. Got a few souvenirs. My money is giving out I've got to go easy. Saw the play - very good and K.H. is marvelous. Walked home and wrote postcards and took shower and now it's somewhere around 3:00 AM and we're going to the fair tomorrow-

August 14, 1939 Monday

August 14, 1939 Monday

Got up at 8:00 - got dressed and finally got out and we went to Childs for breakfast. Then back to the hotel and got ready to go to the Fair. We took the Subway and got their nice and easy for 5 cents. We went into the Brazilian building first and from there took on practically all the countries. We lunched on a hamburg, a hotdog and coke. Went to the Norwegian building of course and bought some cards there to send to the folks. We had supper of meatballs-tomatosauce, peas and mashed potatoes ish! No good. We went up into the Perisphere which was really awe inspiring and then we saw the Lagoon of Nations all colored and lit up breathlessly beautiful! The Fair was all lit up and the post cards don't do it justice - It's grand! It got rather late and we were so tired so we got on a Subway to go home and got off at the wrong stop and had to take a another one and got out at Grand Central and walked 21 blocks to Hotel, took shower and now in bed. The girls are asleep and I'm going to I hope. Gee I'm tired and my legs ache so--

August 13, 1939 Sunday

Vacation - The Big Day Arrives

August 13, 1939 Sunday

I slept late this morning I really needed to sleep. Had dinner late and fussed around doing my nails, taking a bath and finally getting ready. Mart called and said they would meet me at 4:20 at the R.R. Arcade - Sooo Lawrence and Mikey carried my luggage down for me and we got our tickets and got on the bus for Berlin and a few minutes later on the train and on the way to New York. When the train stopped at Grand Central I secured a porter and told him to put us in a taxi which he did and then to the Barbizon where we filled out all sorts of cards and finally got in to our rooms. So cute mini in pinkish and this blue radio and we got a bath and a shower. It rained but cleared up by the time we went out. Walked around and stopped at Childs for fruit salad and milk. Now I'm going to take a shower. Gee it's hot!

August 12, 1939 Saturday

August 12, 1939 Saturday

Explanation. I'm writing this on Sunday in the Hotel Room and we have ink but no pen -- Didn't sleep very late and so I did a little more packing and etc. Mike came down from the farm to see Lawrence. He's going to stay until Monday I guess. Went shopping and bought a new umbrella, also dark sunglasses, rouge and etc. Home and had supper and then Mom went downtown and I washed my hair. Rachel came down and I talked to her and she's going to let me take a bag to put my shoes in. I fixed my pearls and finally got to bed and so excited I couldn't sleep.

August 11, 1939 Friday

August 11, 1939 Friday

I couldn't pass up the golden opportunity of making a whole quarter again tonight so I worked. That makes a dollar I've earned this week with just overtime. Got my three weeks check of $44.55 and did I feel wealthy! Bought a lot of junk this noon including fishnet scarves, white, pink, and blue! Karl paid me back $10.00 last night so I'm rich! Met Eunice at the bank and she said she would come up tonight for awhile and she did! She brought Pete with her and the folks met him for the first time. They like him as who wouldn't - he's got a wonderful personality. We had ice cream and soda, Pete played the piano. He plays wonderfully. Wonder what this Plummer is like? He's going to be best man incidentally. If he's nice at all I think I'll like him, I'm in the mood to like someone. Gee I've been so busy writing about other things I haven't said a word about my vacation! Although work for two whole weeks and please let them be wonderful weeks.
P.S. Ruthie is still not feeling well I hope she recovers before I go or I'll worry so about her.

August 10, 1939 Thursday

August 10, 1939 Thursday

Worked till 6:00 again. It's getting to be a habit. When I think of getting a whole quarter for that extra hour well! Well maybe thats all I'm worth - I wouldn't know. I finally inveigled Karl into into driving me to Noa's and bringing back her suitcase with him. Noa bought me a white pocketbook in Hartford and she's loaning me her white gloves and fishnet belt. Sweet of her isn't it? Mrs. Guite drove us to Dotty's. Ev and Ginny came shortly after we did and we had a lovely meeting. We were all excited about Ginny's wedding plans but of course nothing is definite. Had a wonderful time eating ice cream with butterscotch syrup, sandwiches, cupcakes, orangeade. Gee Hazel is a wonderful cook.

August 9, 1939 Wednesday

August 9, 1939 Wednesday

Again I had to work until 6:00. This is getting me down. It's so hot today and so muggy. It rained - poured I should say - when we came home tonight. I've been so busy ironing clothes and getting ready but I still don't know where I'm at I suppose. Everything will be done in my customary last minute rush. I can't write my pen is terrible and my hand keeps sticking to the page. Perhaps I better get some sleep if I'm going to look my best (which is none too good) in Dear Old New York Yippie!

August 8, 1939 Tuesday

August 8, 1939 Tuesday

I had to work overtime tonight supposedly to six but actually to 6:25 and was I tired! Called Noa when I got home and talked to her for awhile. Dot's having meeting this wk. and I guess we'll all be there except Karin. I washed my new blouse and ironed some clothes. I've got my bed covered with things to take with me to New York. I can hardly wait to go. I only hope I enjoy it as much as I hope I will. It's hot tonight and I feel moody. I want to pack a bag and get out and go places. The Viking in me is on the loose again!

August 7, 1939 Monday

August 7, 1939 Monday

Here it is 25 minutes to 12 and I'm writing in my diary! I've had quite a busy day. Got both my blankets from our blanket club today. Met Noa after work and went shopping. Got a Panama hat in Parkers. Spectator shoes in John Irvings and a blouse in the Outlet. We decided we'd like to go to the movies so we went and saw Ginger Rogers and David Niven in "Bachelor Mother". It was so funny and we enjoyed it thoroughly. I've got some real news Ginny told me today she's going to get married in the spring! She's such a baby but if it will make her happy I guess its alright with me boo hoo sob sob.

August 6, 1939 Sunday

August 6, 1939 Sunday

"Wake up you sleepy heads"
"Aren't you ever going to get up"
I heard Ev move in bed and suppress a snicker. I kept my eyes closed tight and tried to go on sleeping but it just wasn't any use! The voice calling was Marcel's and the time (darn that guy!) was only 8:00. Well Ev and I couldn't get back to sleep so we got up and went downstairs. The rest of the family got up and we had breakfast together. Marcel and Jess asked us if we'd like to go out in the boat and we said yes. Stayed out all morning, went over to Hammonassit and Marcel treated us to 2 ice cream cones then back to dinner. Art came down and they went swimming. Art took us home and on the way something happened to his car and so he took me to Ev's house and they borrowed Mr. Roman's car to take me home.

August 5, 1939 Saturday

August 5, 1939 Saturday

We slept rather late this morning. Every one of the "shore" Saturdays is the same as the last one but I always enjoy them. After breakfast we took Mrs. Seibert and Grandma Greer to Clinton to shop and then back and had dinner. We put our bathing suits on but neither of us could go swimming. Well the usual routine. Well after supper we went to the movies in Clinton. We saw two pictures that we enjoyed, "Magnificent Fraud" with a new actress Patricia Morison who is simply stunning and the clothes she wore ditto also "Stolen Life" with Elizabeth Bergner who is a marvelous actress and rather cute.

August 4, 1939 Friday

August 4, 1939 Friday

What a rainy day this has been! Wouldn't you know it! Fridays always are. Well I got paid today and put a little more money away to buy things with. Mrs. Seibert called this noon to say we wouldn't be going down the shore until after supper. Of course I didn't mind as long as we go down. Ev came for me shortly before six I believe and off we went in the rain. It wasn't raining when we got down there however so we went over to see Jess and the three of us went for a walk and then back to the house and sat and talked for awhile and so to bed.

August 3, 1939 Thursday

August 3, 1939 Thursday

I woke up this morning only to find I was sick. I'm a couple of days early this month. As usual outside of being a little more than usual tired everything was alright. Noa had meeting tonight and I got Karl to drive me up. Ginny couldn't come to meeting but Ev and Dotty came. Dotty was still excited about her California vacation as who wouldn't be. Ev said we're going down the shore tomorrow. I'm glad as it's rather hot. We gabbed about everything. Ev went home early but Dot and I stayed until Ed - one of Dottie's flames - came and took us home.

August 2, 1939 Wednesday

August 2, 1939 Wednesday

Another hot day and so much work at the office! When I came home to dinner found Rachel in the kitchen instead of Mom. They had gone berry picking after all. Ann Marie went with them. Rachel was just heating up the dinner Mom had prepared before she left and I took over. After dinner I rushed and washed dishes and hurried to work. Came home and got supper ready. Pop had to work until 8:00 and Karl till 6:00. Mom and kids came home with rather big baskets of blueberries. Good-
Well I took a bath and etc etc. Of course it took me hours before I was ready to get to bed - wonder why it always takes me so long?

August 1, 1939 Tuesday

August 1, 1939 Tuesday

Almost unbearably hot today. Called Ev up to find out how her first day of work had come off but I was too late she'd gone off with Art. I decided to plan the clothes I'd take with me to NY but I never got around to it. In the first place I had to write about reservations at the hotel and the took me about an hour! I finally got it done and then I got my clothes ready and took a bath. Mom and Rachel and Ann Marie went to Sonja Henies latest picture. Christoperson came to ask them if they'd like to go blueberry picking tomorrow. Mom came before they left and I guess they'll go. And thats that!