Memoranda 1939

On this page I will sum up what I can of the years happenings and etc. Starting with the F.Y.P. Ginny's engagement to John Hartmen, Ev and Art going steady, Noa and Dick Blackburn going steady, Dot and Irving have an understanding, Karin dropped out of the F.Y.P. and going with "Steve" (not steady).
Me - well who cares?
Now the Family. Karl still single (I guess). Marit being dated and getting very pretty and popular as well. Lawrence still a kid but growing and possessing a good sense of humor. Ruth also getting very pretty and I suppose it won't be long before she'll be growing up and stepping out. Mom and Pop still healthy and good-looking.

"I'm not going to keep a diary of 1940 so this will be the last diary writing I do for a long time. Well goodbye 1939 and Hello 1940.

Ingrid"

December 31, 1939 Sunday

December 31, 1939 Sunday

New Years Eve

As I am writing this it is almost 1:00 o'clock! The new year has been with us one whole hour. Welcome 1940 and may you bring nothing but peace and happiness to all. And P.S. don't let me spend next year at home - please. Mom, Dad, and I went up to Rachel's and had cocktails and lunch and saw the New Year in there. Ruth and Lawrence were next door taking care of Joanne and Marit is out serving for Mrs. Sunel. We Gjerpen girls are funny we both had chances to go out but preferred our own ideas. Not that I wouldn't go out if it had been some one I cared about. I'm not making resolutions (I think) but here's to a new year!

December 30, 1939 Saturday

December 30, 1939 Saturday

I silently cursed every and anyone who had anything to do with my having to get up and go to work this A.M. It was snowing and looked very peaceful so I felt better after that. When I got to work I felt real good and very silly. Fun. Ginny came home and had dinner with us and then we went to the movies, saw "Four WIves" with Lane Sisters and Gale Page, Jeffrey Lynn, Eddie Albert, and same cast as 4 Daughters. Very very good. After movies to Contaris where I had the last Sundae I'm going to have for a long time. Gee do I have to spend New Years Eve home this year too? I'm getting a little worried. Joke.

December 29, 1939 Friday

December 29, 1939 Friday

I went home with Ginny and had supper there. The plan originally was to go on from there to Noa's for meeting but we got word that Noa was sick so Ginny had meeting instead. We went over to see Ev and her mother for awhile. Ev had sinus trouble and her mother heart trouble. I hope they will soon be better. There were only three of us at meeting Dot, Ginny, and I. Ginny isn't doing anything special New Year's Eve but Dot is going to New York with Irving. I bet they have a wonderful time. Ginny she thinks they will be married shortly after Easter! That's wonderful of course but heavens what a drastic step! Still what's the use of waiting too long? Irv. took us home. He seems nice I wish we knew these F.Y.P. fellows better.

December 28, 1939 Thursday

December 28, 1939 Thursday

Called Ev up and she's feeling better but not well enough to come to meeting tomorrow night. I didn't think she would. She got a robe from Art for Christmas. Marit's gone skating. If I had a jacket I believe I would have joined her. As I sit here writing this the Xmas tree is all lit up and it's so pretty it makes me feel sad somehow it signifies so much. A year past a year coming enough of this or I'll be sobbing on my own shoulder! Bill B called up and asked me to go out New Years Eve but I told him I had a date. Somehow ----

December 27, 1939 Wednesday

December 27, 1939 Wednesday

I'm so sleepy these days I guess I haven't gotten over the Christmas Shopping rush yet! I really have been planning to get to bed early but oh well there's plenty of time for sleep. Ruthie went to Mrs. Jensen's today and wore her new blue Taffeta I gave her for Christmas, she looks like an angel in it. Ivar took them home and he dropped in here for a moment and they stayed to have a bite with us. All were very friendly and nice. Mrs. J gave Ruthie a pair of pajamas. Cute on her. I washed my hair and did my nails before I went to bed.

December 26, 1939 Tuesday

December 26, 1939 Tuesday

Up and to work again today and back into the harness. Sleepy but still I love it. I'd hate to be so lazy I didn't care about work. Not of course that I don't get tired of it at times. Went up to see Rachel when I got home tonight and she asked me if I couldn't get Mom to let Ruthie with her and Ann Marie and Jr. to see Mrs. Jensen. Mom said no but I won her over. Mom went to play Bingo and won $2.50. Not bad for a nights work! I washed Ruthie's hair (also Ruthie) and got my things ready for work. Talked to Noa for awhile she's going to a dance tomorrow.