March 7, 1939, Tuesday

March 7, 1939, Tuesday

Ruthie and I cleaned out my bureau tonight. I tied up all my letters and cards and etc. I've been dying to do this for such a long time I'm glad I finally got it over with. Mrs. Anderson came down. She seems to be doing pretty well although I guess it is lonesome for her without her husband. It's a good thing she has her three boys. I just can't seem to squelch that longing to go places I think what I want to do is go to New York and get work there. I imagine it would be rather hard getting work but how interesting it would be!! And fun --

March 6, 1939, Monday

March 6, 1939, Monday

I got rather ambitious tonight and did a bit of ironing and pressing. Listened to Lux Radio Theatre Kay Frances and Wm. Powell in "One Way Passage" those plays are always so good. I love them. It must be rather a thrill to work on the radio. I'm getting so restless again I want to get out of New Britain and go someplace anyplace. Guess its wanderlust (It must be in my blood) but I never will because I've got a job and I'm fairly contented when I haven't the urge to travel and heavens knows with times as they are I should be satisfied.

March 5, 1939, Sunday

March 5, 1939, Sunday

I woke about 9:00 this morning looked out the window, turned over and went back to sleep until 9:30 when Mrs. Seibert called us and said we were going someplace so hurry up and get dressed! We did - Had breakfast and got started. I guess about 10:00. The weather was cloudy, dreary, and it was raining, need I say more? Well we went to New York! We didn't go to the Zoo because it was so wet out but instead we went to the Botanical Gardens. I wish I could describe the beauty of them. The tall, stately palm trees, the cactus plants like so many queer workings of nature and loveliest of all the flower gardens, tulips, daffodils, forget-me-nots, cala-lilies, tiger lilies, and so many others. So breathtakingly beautiful, so sweetly smelling, such a splash of colors. Oh me - we had dinner about 5:30 at the Oasis (Outside New Haven) Gee it was delicious -

March 4, 1939, Saturday

March 4, 1939, Saturday

I hear it is going to rain tomorrow - of course it would! Oh why does it always rain when we plan to go to the Bronz? I got dressed and met Ev and Ginny in the Embassy. We saw Made For Each Other with Carole Lombard and James Steward. I like - We then (after visiting the Contaris) walked home in the rain. Ginny is having a blind date tonight. Hope it turns out well. After supper Art came down and took us down to Jessies in Killingworth. We stayed there for awhile and heard the news - Jessie has a new boyfriend. Then home to Ev's and to bed - Got to sleep about 1:00 I imagine.

March 3, 1939, Friday

March 3, 1939, Friday

I've worked so hard at the office today that I don't feel much like going to meeting but I suppose I might as well go. Make the most of my day. Wore my new shirt and sweater and got such nice compliments at the office today. I'll write later -

Odd and Karin drove up for me and Odd took us up to meeting. I don't know why (because Karin and I both knew Ev was having meeting) but up we trooped to Ginny, rang the wrong bell and then walked upstairs. Ginny's mother said Ginny had gone to a party then we both remembered where meeting was and both went to Ev's. Noa didn't come either, Ev said that Noa didn't feel very well. I don't doubt it she's getting so thin I'm so worried about her. There were only four of us at meeting but we enjoyed ourselves as we always do. Ev said were going to try to make it to the Bronz Sunday.

March 2, 1939, Thursday

March 2, 1939, Thursday

I was cleaning Mother's room for her when the phone rang. It was Karin - she was downtown and asked if I wanted company for supper so of course I immediately asked her up. We had supper, looked through magazines and made plans for Easter Clothes. We were at a loss for something to do when Mom asked how we would like a cocktail. Such a mother! The Angel! I'm glad though that I can smoke and drink in front of her (not that I do much) I'd hate to have to sneak around corners doing things. I've got some ginger ale and cherries and mixed the drinks not very strong but good. The three of us sat and sipped , smoked, and talked. Then we played Ping Pong and I went up and got my skirts from Mary Vase. They look nice. Lawrence and I walked to the bus with Karin. She was in a good mood so I asked her if Dave mentioned he had seen me and she said yes. He came home and said he had driven home with a beautiful blonde. Hope he really thinks so.

March 1, 1939, Wednesday

March 1, 1939, Wednesday

I got real ambitious today. I did a regular house cleaning in my room. Even scrubbed - well washed - the floor. I changed the furniture all around and had a grand time. In betweentimes I listened to the radio "One Mans Family" * when that was all done I played Ping-Pong over the kitchen table with Lawrence. Then just to make a good busy finish to my day I washed my hair and took a bath. I can't say I had time to do much planning for March. I guess I'll just have to let the days take care of themselves. That will perhaps be the best for all concerned -