September 4, 1939 Monday

Labor Day! Woke up with Ev's "Wake up Pumpkin" ringing in my ear. We got dressed and went down to a hash breakfast. News over the radio that the "Athenia" an English passenger ship with 1,400 persons aboard had been torpedoed by a German submarine without warning of any kind. Most of the passengers were picked up by passing boats. Germany is again playing dirty tricks! We didn't di much all day and Art took us home. We stopped at the Evans's for awhile. Marit came home a short while after I did. She gained a few lbs but she looks adorable. She's got a lovely tan and it's so good to have her back. Claudine was down. Marit bought me a cute little leather change purse and souvenirs for everyone else. Karl has left for Chicago - for the 3rd time!