Arvilla BonaDell Diary

Arvilla BonaDell Bogle’s Diary January 1, 1932

From her Daddy D.M. Marshall

Friday January 1, 1932

Greetings!! Helped usher in 1932 at the Orpheum Theater in Spokane Wash. With the Buddy Boy Riley (none other than John d’Kanter Riley).

The next chapter is that of one John Somers, this afternoon Johnnie interrupted David O’Halloran and I just as we were leaving the “Ramona” for Lourdes. Needless to say Lourdes missed Arvilla. The afternoon was very pleasantly spent- -Oh well! We won’t go into that. Too make a long year short, I saw 3 shows in 24 hours and wound up with Hermina.

Saturday January 2, 1932

Oh-hum!! We are just beginning to wake up from all this celebration to the fact that 1932 is really here.

Hermina stole out of bed at 9:45 and left for home. Ramona left about 11 A.M. for work and I was left with the messiest apartment. John arrived about 11’oclock on this scene and helped me clean up. Christmas tree, etc. etc. Went flying down the shoot. We had lunch together and then it was time for me to go to work.

After work that night Joh Elwood Tucker and his girl came up to the apartment with me. We found Dave & Ramona there – nothing much doing. All left early (surprising) and so ended the 2^nd day of the new year.

Sunday January 3, 1932

Just finished the weekly routine of washing cases. Glad that is over with. Clara will soon be here and I can go home. Mr. Riley, Buddy Francis & Pat were down.

Ramona and I came home together. Dave and Yvonne were up. Ramona left for work. Bud Riley came but left because John Somers came. I am writing while john reads the funny papers.

John, Tucker and I went up to Hermina’s in the evening and played cards until 1:15. Hermina & me got beat something terrible.

When we returned to the apt. Ramona was in bed and oh – what a pleasant surprise to find that Sandy Balsom & Floyd Provance were up looking for me. I suppose I will see Sandy tomorrow. Anyway I hope so.

I wrote to Grandpa and Daddy.

Monday January 4, 1932

A little tired this morning but cleaned up the apt. Papa was in for lunch. Am going to do some mending now. John just called and said he wouldn’t be down.

Was so thrilled, when sitting in the back of Riley’s wrapping Baby Stink, I heard Sandy ask for Sn orange. I was so glad to see him. He was just as full of life as ever. Sandy was in 4 times during the evening. Lloyd came in once with Sandy and saying so quietly “hello Snosnic”.

Bud Riley brought me home. Sandy came up about mid-night and stayed for a couple of hours. I don’t know what happened but I seemed to feel different towards Sandy and still do. Maybe it will change when I see Sandy tonight. I almost wish he had never returned.

Tuesday January 5 1932

Oh boy, did I sleep. Until quarter to 11. Told Sandy last night not to come up and now I wish I hadn’t Oh, well may be it is just as well.

Sandy and Lloyd came in to Riley’s about 4:30. Clara told them I was sick but I appeared on the scene about that time. Sandy came rushing in about 10 O’clock. Just about made Ted Riley think it was a hold up. Running to the back of the store Sandy said “Let me tell you something sister.” He hadn’t noticed Ted and his wife in one of the booths.

John called. He is having an awful time with a boil. I guess I care a lot for John. Anyway I will be glad to see him tomorrow.

I waited up ‘til 12:30 for Sandy but as he didn’t come, went to bed. He arrived at 2:15. Had been testing out over the air. He is leaving town tomorrow.

Wednesday January 6, 1932

Well, Sandy was here and left. He was wonderful. We went for a ride around the block. He said he would be back someday. I made him promise to send me a picture of himself. I don’t know why but I would like one just as a remembrance.

John arrived about 3 minutes after Sandy left. His leg was so stiff from that awful boil. He stayed until I had to go to work. John called in the evening from Tucker’s place. Said they wouldn’t be down. Ira, Tucker’s friend called. He was a little worried because Tucker had tried to get together and wasn’t able to. Came home alone alone. Stopped at “Goodies” and got 2 wiener sandwiches.

Thursday January 7, 1932

That darn John calling at the unheard of hour of 10A.M. and getting me out of bed. But I guess it was about time to get up anyway. Went to town with Ramona as she went to work. Had to draw $20.00 out of the bank to pay up some of my Christmas bills. Got goods for a dress and now I can’t find the pattern.

John walked home with me. Ramona was huffy so he left early.

I don’t know what to think about John. He told me last night, in what seemed like all earnestness, that he wouldn’t see me anymore because I deserved someone who could give me more. Anyway that is how it sounded to me. I hope that doesn’t happen because I like John’s company.

Friday January 8, 1932

After much searching, found patter so cut out dress. John came up about noon and watched me for a while. About 2P.M. Tucker came up so I got dressed we went up to Manito to skate. No ice so returned. Found Papa, Ramona and Yvonne Waller home. Tuck and Johnny brought me to work. Tuck went to Cheney to play basketball and he and John walked home with me after work.

Ramona and Dave came in about mid-night. I started washing my hair in broke up the party.

Saturday January 9, 1932

Dad and Alan were both in before we had cleaned up the apartment. Dad stayed for lunch and then, I sewed a little on my dress. John called about noon. John came up about 2:30. Took a bath and so to work. Nothing much happening. I wish I would get the office job. I am so tired of working nights of course it is a job and I am grateful for that.

Tucker came in about 9:30, John about 10P.M. John walked home with me. Ramona and Dave were there. John stayed until Tuck called for him about 2A.M. Hurried to bed because I have to go to work early on Sunday.

Ramona and I decided to look for ___ unfurnished apt.

Sunday January 10, 1932

Boy, it is hard to get up Sundays. Ramona just called and said she didn’t have time to clean the apt.!? Oh _ell!? Have Riley’s cleaned up so can go home as soon as Clara comes. Hope something interesting happens today. Can’t find my pen so will continue to write with the new eversharp ____punch boards.

Ramona met me after work and we looked for apartments. No success. Returned home and got cleaned up. Played bridge at O’Hallerans until 6:30 when John and Tucker called for me. Picked up Tuck’s girl and we opened the evening at Johnny’s.

Played 2 games of Pinochle. I have been forced to admit I’m not a very good player. Expect Ramona and Alan out but they couldn’t find the place.

Monday January 11, 1932

Ought to put this down in gold. Got up at 9:15. Cleaned up the apt. and then, sewed on my dress. Mrs. O’Halleran came up and looked at it. Louisiana came in but left when Johnny came. I tried my best to sew but wasn’t very successful. Bud informed me he was up last night. He didn’t phone so it wasn’t my fault I wasn’t here. Received a letter from Dad today.

Ramona came home with me. She had gone to a show and then me. Left Somers working hard.

Well nothing exciting happening so will go to bed.

Tuesday January 12, 1932

Finished my dress all except the hem. It fits pretty good. Papa came in about noon. Brought a letter from Mother. I guess they are going to move out to that dairy. He stayed for lunch.

John came about 10’clock. He washed the dishes for me. I ask him and Tuck to come out to the lake Sunday if we go. Ramona will be 18 years old.

John and Tuck came down to Riley’s about 9:30 just after Francis and Somers left. John asked if he should wait and walk home with me but I told him he better go home with Tuck. I don’t suppose they went home but what’s the difference? Am trying to get Ramona to put my dress on so I can mark it so I can hem it.

Found a paper clipping of Goldie’s marriage to Sidney Louisiana. Boy from Molson brought it into Riley’s.

Wednesday January 13, 1932

Got up when Ramona went to work. Oh, boy, was it snowing I went up to the store to get some bias tape to fix the hem of my dress. I believe I have more bias tape on this dress than goods. Dad was in for lunch.

John called and said he would see me in the evening. Somers and John came down to Riley’s about 7:30. John left but came back at 11:00. Somers left about 10:15

Ramona was in for a few minutes but left with Alan. She was asleep when John and I got home. John didn’t stay very long so I went to bed and slept soundly. Anyway, I think I did.

Thursday January 14, 1932

Lots of snow this morning. I think it will be coasting instead of skating Sunday. Dad is here shaving. I am trying to cut out a waist for my jumper.

Tuck came in. Wrecked his car at a red light crossing so came up to the apartment until it was fixed. John arrived about 20 minutes later. We went out and got some cleaning gas and something for lunch. Tuck couldn’t stay for lunch but Dad, John and I ate together.

John came down to Riley’s about 10P.M. Said he had taken Mrs. Tuskie to a basketball game and refeed the game (lots of fun). Took some of the girls home (not so good). He walked home with me but left in time to catch the 12:30 streetcar home. Ramona was a pest as usual.

Called Roxy. Said Midge had a baby on Jan. 4

Friday January 15, 1932

Decided to have my hair cut today so went down to the Palace about 11A.M. Never been in their beauty salon before. Satisfied however. Bought goods and pattern for a cotton print dress. Think it is going to be pretty. Met Nellie Meecham in Palace. Wanted me to join her and Kay O’Shanynessey for lunch but decided to go home.

Found one John Somers curled up on the davenport nearly asleep. Note from Dad saying he had been up. Ramona came up about 2:00 and loved my dress (will wonders never cease?) Looked new pattern. Think I will cut out dress tomorrow.

John walked down to work with me. Bud was down. Asked me how the clock was working. Slim was as big a tease as ever. I was sacking peanuts tonight. Bud wants me to go skating tomorrow. Don’t know whether I will or not. Wish Johnny was coming down tonight. He called at 10P.M. Mary Crosen?) was in. Tuck came about 10P.M. Thought Johnny might be __________.

Saturday January 16, 1932

Ramona left about 6:30 for work. Dad came in about 9. I got up as soon as he left. Bud came at 10:30 but I decided to finish the wash and not go skating. Dad came back for lunch. Babe and Alan both called. Alan said he wouldn’t be able to go to the lake. John and a friend of his were in the afternoon!

Charlie Weiss and his wife were into Riley’s this evening. It is the first time I saw his wife. She was very sweet. Received a letter from Mother.

Had a terrible headache. Ramona called saying she was going to a dance. I felt so bum I went right home after work. John walked home with me. Tucker was up for a few minutes. Left his basketball clothes. Ramona came in about 2 o’clock but left again. I felt a little better. Here’s a resolution: To be more _____ in the future.

Sunday January 17, 1932

Ramona straggled into bed about 5A.M. I was too sleepy to wish her “Happy Birthday” so did so when I got up at 9 to go to work. Alan came down to the store about 10:30. Still is ____ his dad told him not to go to the lake. Clara arrived at 1:15, so I got home early.

John and Tuck came up. Tuck and Ramona went down to Davenports to get her birthday cake. Alan and Phil came just after they left. We had cake and coffee when Ramona and Tucker returned. Tuck and John went skating. Ramona and I went to see “Greta Garbo and _________ _____________” Alan brought Ramona the loveliest flowers.

When Tuck and John returned from skating Ramona and Tuck fixed a lunch. John and I did the dishes and after which we played cards until 12 o’clock. The boys left and we tumbled into bed. 2 tired girls.

Monday January 18, 1932

Ramona left early. I had to get up and sign for a package at 10:00. So decided to stay up. Cleaned the apt. John came at 12:15 but left at 1o’clock as he had to help his mother prepare a party for Somers. I wrote to mother and ironed a few pieces. Am going to cut out a dress now.

Ramona came at 2:30. Brought a new shade for the lamp. It is very melodramatic. Hope it lasts longer than the one I bought.

John came down about 10. Had the car driving Tuck and one of his girls around. Called for me at 11o’clock. We drove out to Dartford. John called me “Miss Aloofness”. I think I know why, but I felt just that way. Was so surprised when he mentioned it. Ramona was in bed when I got in.

Tuesday January 19, 1932

Slept until 20 to 10. Ramona didn’t have to go to work until noon. Finished cutting out my dress and started sewing on it. John came up about 1:00. Babe called twice for Ramona. Had a few words with Ramona this morning. Hope she is okay tonight.

A fellow came in from the Fox for a malt tonight. Thought for a while he was Bill who stays at the O’Halleran’s. I’ll bet he thought I was very familiar. He seemed rather nice. Certainly didn’t think much of marriage. Must have been disalluciended (mom’s spelling).

Called up Hermina. She was at Alice’s. Was going to stay all night at her place but will wait until tomorrow night now. Ramona was just in. We got along just beautifully. John rolled about 10. Said he wouldn’t be down. Alan and Phil came home with me. Didn’t stay long.

Wednesday January 20, 1932

Took a bath as soon as I got up. Then, I did a little sewing on my dress. John came by around noon. Stayed until I went to work. After this when Johnny boy comes up I am going to sew (anyway try to). Ramona came in just as we were leaving. She is going to a dance tonight. I am going out to Hermina’s . Johnny ask if it would be alright if he went to a party Friday night. This begins to look serious. I don’t suppose then he wouldn’t go if I said no.

Del was in. He is playing upstairs tonight. Ramona dropped in after work. She had sprained her ankle. Alan and Phil were in. Going out to Lois and OSelles’s Thought Somers would be down but hasn’t so far. 9p.m. Hermina called. Johnny called at 9:30. Said he might be up tomorrow. Had to take the streetcar up to Hermina’s. Hermina read my horoscope at 2A.M.

Thursday January 21, 1932

Got up the earliest in history 8:30. Mrs. Mehlest was up for lunch. Mrs. Stremich had a lovely dinner. Sewed a little on my dress. Mrs. McCadam and Mrs. Hipperson were in. Said Ernest got back from Seattle. Rushed up to the apt. before work. Ramona was there.

Somers was down working. Arthur Velguth was in about 10. Hadn’t been down for nearly 2 months. Said to call him at the Club if I wanted him, but I hardly think that will be necessary.

Dad came into Riley’s. Said they were moving on Saturday.

Alan and Phil brought me home. Ramona was in bed. John was supposed to be down but didn’t show up. Told me he was refereeing a basketball game but would be ____ afterwards. But you can never depend on a man.

Friday January 22, 1932

John arrived about 10:30. Said he had gone to Newport the night before and didn’t get back until 5A.M. Left at 11 to go home and get some sleep. Tuck came for him.

Finished my dress and had just laid down for a rest when John came back. I was going down town but didn’t. Ramona was up about 2. Mrs Mehlest called to ask for pattern.

John came down in the evening stayed until 9:15. He called about 20 to 10 from the Service Station. Said he was going home.

Arthur was in. He is leaving for a wonderful trip to New York tomorrow. May go down to Cuba. Hope he sends me cards from different places. It would have been wonderful to have able to go with him.

Saturday January 23 1932

Fixed a lunch for the folks but as they didn’t come by 2o’clock went skating with Buddy. We took Ramona with us. Went out to Riley’s and picked up Leo. His girl met us as we were running out of the apt. So we all went skating. Took some pictures. Met Tuck out there. Was certainly surprised and disappointed to learn that Johnny had gotten drunk the night before. Didn’t find out how bad until I saw Somers.

Somers called in the evening to inform me John wouldn’t be down. Had gone to bed. Tuck and Iva were in and told me the same. He seems to have quite a few social sec.

I am certainly disgusted with John. Ramona and I went to a mid-night matinee. Got home about 2.

Sunday January 24, 1932

Ramona left early for work. I got up about 9. John called at Riley’s about 10:30. Sked if he could come up. Well I might as well see him, so told him to come up this afternoon. Mother called about 11. They are out to the Dairy. Had a break down yesterday. Said she would be down sometime this week. Wish I could go out and see her today. Ramona was in but left. Clara ought to be here soon so will get ready to leave.

John and Tuck walked home with me. I think John felt sorry for what he did. Anyway he acted so. Ramona and I went to the Fox. John and Tuck to the Orpheum. Planned to meet at the apt at 8o’clock. After show went riding with Bud Riley. Was half hour late and everyone had left. Ramona left ___. John called so he returned and we made up.

Monday January 25, 1932

John woke us up at 9:30. Mother called about 10. Gee it seems great to be able to hear her voice every day. Dad was in for lunch. I served them the stew. John did the dishes while I got ready to go downtown to meet Ramona. Was 10 minutes late so she had left. Met her on the street but she wouldn’t come with me. I guess I will have to be more prompt after this.

Picked out a cute little dress at the Whitehouse. May get it tomorrow. Ramona and John Rieddon were in at Riley’s in the evening.

John called at 10:30. They were having company. I could hear Somers laughing above everyone. Ernest and Leo Fleming were in. Took me home in the old service truck.

Tuesday January 26, 1932

Got Ramona to go down to the Whitehouse before she went to work to look at the dress. She liked it alright so I got it.

Got home at 12:10. Dad came up so fixed a lunch. Just as was leaving John and Tuck came in. We went skating. I had a great time, although I did take a couple of great flops. When we got back to the apt. Ramona arrived. They brought me down to work.

John and Somers came down about 7:30. Tucker was in before a basketball game saying he would meet Ramona at 9o’clock. John went up to the apt about that time. Ramona and John came down about 11. Somers was leaving so we rode out to his house and John brought us back.

Wednesday January 27, 1932

Boy, am I stiff. And incidentally black and blue (Too many flops). Washed my hair. Ramona left for work at 11:30. Tuck called and said he would be up about 2o’clock to take Ramona out to see Mother. I decided to go to because he had to be back by 4. John called so we picked him up at his house.

Things were certainly a mess out there. Mother looked fine. We met three men. Dad wasn’t there and the kiddies were in school (Mike and Maureen). It was the first time she met John. I hope she liked him. We started back about 3:20 but I was a half an hour late because a car was loading up wood in the middle of the road. They had a meeting down at Riley’s. Somers said they got 3 salesmen. John called at 9:30.

Thursday January 28, 1932

Mended a few dresses. When down stairs talking over the phone to John, Hermina came up to the apt. We had lunch together and then I ironed. John came up in the afternoon. Babe arrived just a little before I had to go to work. Hermina and John walked down with me. Alan, Phil, and Ernest were down in the evening. When I got home found them pro _______c ___________ str_________around the apt. Got rid of them because I wanted to go to bed early because I had to get up early. Just got undressed when John and Tucker arrived. Got rid of them and so to bed.

Friday January 29, 1932

Gee it was really cold. Got down to work at 5 to 8. Clara came at 2 so I left early. Ramona and I came home and cooked a dinner. John called and said he would be up about 7. Tucker was up for a while.

We went to Strimeches first. John rated the car. Had a pretty good time playing cards. John and I played together. We had a great time dancing. Tucker came up about 10. Ben Adams. A school boyfriend about 6 years ago was there.

We came up to the apt. and had lunch after the dance. The boys left at 2o’clock. I certainly had a lovely time.

Saturday January 30, 1932

Mother called at 10 and got me out of bed. Ramona left for work. John came up. We had lunch and then met Ramona downtown. John gave me a coupon to have my picture taken at the Darian. So Ramona and I went up there. I got shot 5 times. Hope they turn out okay. John and Tucker were in. Left for the YMCA to play basketball. John went home with Tucker because was so cold. Emmet and Alan brought me home. Fixed me a drink and oh did I sleep. Just dimly remember Ramona getting in.

Sunday January 31 1932

Never saw so much snow in all my life. Had to jump over a snowbank to get in Riley’s. John called said he would be down this afternoon. Ramona met me and we came home together. Alan and Phil were up for a while. When Ramona left for work, I went down to O’Halloran’s and played 3 games of bridge. Got tired of that so went up to the apt. to wait for John. Ramona called at 4 but John and I decided to stay in as it was so cold. John ask me if he took the civil service and got a position would I marry him. I really didn’t think John was that serious. I don’t know but I think if John had a good position I would marry him. Anyway, I told him yes.

Monday February 1, 1932

Washed out a few silk things. John came up just as I finished so he helped me rinse and hang them up. I got hungry about 2:30 so fixed us a little lunch. Mrs. Terry called about Alan. He delivered the milk for the folks today. Babe called for Ramona. John said he couldn’t be down this evening. Called up Mother. She said Papa bought a new truck. Going to put the name on it tomorrow – my middle name – “Bona-Del Dairy”. Rather neat I think. John called at 7:30 asked if I wanted to go to Packwater with him tomorrow. That mean I must get up about 7A.M. Oh well I will enjoy it. Called Hermina and Alice. John called to say good-night. Mother called. Tuck was in. Found Ramona and George Redman up at the apt.

Tuesday February 2, 1932

Jumped out of bed at 15 to 8. John called at 9. Said the car was frozen up but he would be out as soon as he thawed it out. Washed out a few things. He called again at 11:30 and said he had called a garageman so I guess we won’t get out today as Mrs. Somers wants the car at 2. He came up for a few minutes and had lunch with me. Took his mother to a party and returned. Took his picture when he left at 2:30. Glad to work a couple of hours.

Alan and Phil were up and brought me down to work. Somers was in said the boys had gone skating. John & Tuck walked home with me. Bud picked us up at second. Went up to the apt. then he took the boys home.

Wednesday February 3, 1932

Ramona left early for work. Just started ironing when John came up. He thought I knew about Bud calling for me last but I reassured him that it was a complete surprise to me. So everything is ok. He left with Rex for the airport. Ramona and I fixed us a dinner. Alan & Emmett were up. Took me to get my proofs & then to work.

John came down about 8:30. Picked out the picture he liked. Left for home about 9:30. Alice & Hermina came at 10. John called from home at 10:30. Ramona & George walked home with us. Had a great time sleeping 4 in one bed. Had coffee and Martha Washington pie about midnight. Talked and cut up until the wee hours of the morning.

Thursday February 4, 1932

Alarm clock jangled off at 8A.M. Ramona turned the radio on and we listed to Jim Anthony at the concert of the (anjon?) at the Fox. Ramona left for work & then Alice, Hermina and I listened to the Rhythm Review. Guessed all but one piece. John came up about 1. We had lunch together. Hermina left at 2:30. John and I left at 3:35. Babe came in the store. Called up Mother. She said they still had colds. John called about 8:30. Was home with Bill. Folks were out to Jones’. Alan and Phil were in. Ramona called. Alan took her home. Mary Crassen was in. Got some ice cream. John called at 10 to say “Goodnight”. Well guess I will close and go home. Got the pictures developed.

Friday February 5, 1932

Worked from 8 to 2:30. Took my proof down to the studio and then for home. Found Ramona and a dirty apartment. Ramona wasn’t feeling very well. Ramona and I had lunch. Fried toast.

John and Tucker arrived about 7:30. Ramona had a great time deciding who she wanted to go with – Tuck or Dave. Dave didn’t want to go very bad so John and I found Ramona and tuck in the back of the car. There was certainly a crowd. I enjoyed every minute. Was terrible nervous for a while but finally settled down. John certainly seemed to enjoy himself. I was so glad. We got to bed about 2.

Saturday February 6, 1932

Ramona was still a little under the weather but left early for work. John came up about 11. He helped me finish clean up and then we had a little lunch. Tucker and Ramona came about 2:30. Mother called and wanted me to look for some mittens for the children so I had John and Tuck drive me down to the Palace. Lester was in. He was waiting for the truck. They are painting “Bona-Del” on it today. John came down about 8:30. Poor boy was all crippled up. At least I don’t get that bunged up when I go skating. He helped me wrap boxes. Tuck came about 11. We found Ramona home in bed with loads of ______ below. I hope she feels better in the morning. Boys left early.

Sunday February 7, 1932

Ramona said her cold seemed looser this morning but she could hardly talk. We left for work together. Ramona came back to Riley’s about 2 so we came home together. I took a bath and when I got back found Tuck. I was already when John and Somers came. I had dinner at John’s. Mrs. Somers had a lovely dinner and I enjoyed it so much. Somers was busy working on books so Mrs. Somers, John, Bill and I played cards. John brought me home about 10:30. It seemed funny being in Somers home. I never thought a year ago that would ever happen. Tucker was in about 8:30. Said he couldn’t get Ramona. Found Ramona in bed.

Monday February 8, 1932

Ramona and I were both cranky this morning. I was ashamed of myself because Ramona was really feeling pretty bad. She had to work a banquet so left about 11 and came back at 1:30. Had asked for a week off so started packing a few things! I think the rest will do her good. John came and we went down to the City Hall to register as voters. We certainly are coming up in this old world. He left for home and I hurried to work. Alan and Phil were in. Alan is taking the radio out to Ramona tomorrow so I guess I will go too. Lester called and took Ramona out to the Dairy. John called at 10. Said his mother, Tucker, and he had been playing poker. Francis and Somers worked quiet late Somers brought us home.

Tuesday February 9, 1932

Seemed sort of lonesome sleeping alone. Alan came at 11 to take the radio out to Ramona. John had called about 10 and I told him to come at 12 if he wanted to go with so we had to wait for him. There certainly is a lot of snow out there. Found Ramona in bed. Mother fixed us a lunch. John’s leg was quite stiff. Was 10 minutes late for work. Leo Fleming was in. Seemed as bored with life as I was. John called. Nothing much doing. So came home and went right to bed. Received 2 more cards from Arthur. The dear is certainly keeping his promise. I enjoy receiving them. I wonder if he will write any more letters.

Wednesday February 10, 1932

John came up about 10:30. Had been to the doctors and his orders were to go home and keep hot packs on his knee. So home went little Johnny about 11:30. His leg was stiff and he couldn’t bend it. I do hope it will be ok. Couldn’t think of anything to do but work so went to a show. It was a cute little play but I don’t like going to a show alone. Nellie Muchan called up at Rileys to ask me to attend a party Agnes Vogel and she were giving Sunday at 5. I called Alice and Hermina. Received a couple of more cards from Arthur. He is in Lake Placid. Johnny called, and he was going to bed early. Gee, it is the bunk both Ramona and he laid up.

Thursday February 11, 1932

Johnny called about 10:30 said he wouldn’t be able to leave the house yet. Alan and Phil came about noon and we went out home. Wanted to stop and see John but they were in a rush so called him out home. Ramona was still in bed but seemed lots better. I haven’t seen the kiddies yet. They are always in school. Got stuck in the snow coming back, so was 15 minutes late for work. Tsk! Tsk! Grand rush down at work. Somers came down and worked. Called Hermina and told her I would be out. John called at 9. Said his leg seemed a little better. Somers took me out to Stremich’s so thank goodness I didn’t have to take a street car. Received a pamphlet from Lake Placid on the Olympic Games from Arthur.

Friday February 12, 1932

Hermina got up early and went to church but lazy me slept in. Got up when she returned. Washed my hair so it would look half way decent Sunday. Hermina and I didn’t have as much to say as we usually do. She didn’t seem very enthused about going out to Agnes Sunday but I hope she goes. Visited Mrs. Sells and saw the new baby boy. Called Johnny up as I promised. Came home early. Stopped Dorians’ to get my picture but they said it wouldn’t be ready until next Wednesday. Went to work a little earlier than usual. Called Mother. John called. The salesman for undertaking assurances was in again. He watched me wrap bars. Leo and his girl were in. Was busy packing heart boxes.

Saturday February 13, 1932

Well this day just missed being Friday the 13^th by one day. Hope it is a lucky miss. John came by about 10:00. His leg was still a little stiff. I was glad to see him. He had lunch. Tuck came up about 2. He took me down to work. John came down in the evening. Said he had his Dad’s car so we could go to the walkathon. Tuck called Ina. Alan came in about 10 so John persuaded him to come along. Saw Emmett there. Came home about 12:30. John, Tuck and I came up to the apartment and had coffee and donuts. Tuck made the coffee and John served it. Lazy me drank it.

Sunday February 14, 1932

Had good intentions to go to church but slept until 9 o’clock so that was impossible. Alan and John cam in about 11. They were leaving for the Dairy. John called about 1:30 said they had just finished eating. They got back to the apartment about 4. Ramona came back with them. Alan took me over to Agnes’ about 5. Helen Williams was there. Haven’t seen her for ages. Catherine O’Reilly, Katheryn O’Shaunynessy, Nellie Mershan and 3 or 4 other girls I didn’t know. I was so mad at Hermina for not going. We played cards and sang and talked a bit. Came home in her Dad’s taxi about 11:30.

Monday February 15, 1932

Seemed good to find Ramona in bed. She didn’t have to work so we went downtown. John was up for a while in the morning. He was selling Aspirin tablets. Ramona went to Davenports and received two small checks so we went to up to Kung Wa Loc and had noodles and then bummed around town. I bought a shade and curtains for kitchen. We took them down to Riley’s and Ramona and George picked them up later in the evening. John was for a while. Didn’t feel very well so left at 10:15. Tucker cam in 10 minutes later. Went home alone.

Tuesday February 16, 1932

Went down with Ramona as she went to work to the Orpheum and saw Ann Harding in Prestige. It was pretty good. Had a great time putting up the shade and curtains. It is a wonder I didn’t fall through the window. Received a card and letter from Arthur. He is leaving for New York City. Somers told me his wife called and said John was down sick in bed. Gee, I hope he hurries up and gets well. He seems to be having a terrible time. Emmett was in. He swept out Riley’s for me. Tuck was in and brought me home.

Wednesday February 17, 1932

Mother called about 10:00. I called Johnny from Mrs. McMaster’s apt. Mr. Egan gave the key. His mother said he was still in and so I suppose I won’t see the dear boy today. Left the apt. about 2 to meet Ramona. We went up to Dr. Crane’s office and he fixed Ramona’s nose. Gave me a prescription for my warts. We went up to Dorian’s and got my picture. Everyone liked it. Packed 50 concessions. Big Time. Emmett and Leo were in. They brought me home. Found Ramona and George at the apt. Had forgotten my picture at Riley’s so persuaded them to walk down with me and got it.

Thursday February 18, 1932

John called at 11. Was still feeling pretty bum so I promised to come out and see him. Stopped at Riley’s and got some “green gum drops”. Specialties of John’s Arrived at his place about one. The dear boy looked nice but a little pale. I soon fixed that. Somers came breezing in. Looked a little surprised to see me. Thought my picture pretty good. Nothing exciting happened at work. Alan and Phil were in. Which means they aren’t excitement. I will have to break loose soon. I have been too good for too long. Received a card and letter from Arthur. I enjoy them very much. He is in New York now. Well I hope I can make that trip someday.

Friday February 19, 1932

John called at 10. Mother came in today. She came up for lunch. I had a regular “Friday meal”. She left right after lunch and met her at two. We went to the Dorian to see my tinted picture. Mother was quite was quite pleased with it so I guess I will get it. She took me up to Grandpa Marshall’s old office. Met Tilly. Left Mother at 3:30 to go to work. Ramona bought a canary and robbed my dime jar to buy the cage. She brought it down to Riley’s. Everyone was quite taken with it. Bill the undertaker was in. Found out his name is Doc Jones. Had to introduce him to Alan, Phil, and Ramona. He stayed from 7:15 until 10:05. I can’t quite figure it out. Didn’t hear from John. I suppose he is in bed.

Saturday February 20, 1932

Ramona arrived about 4:30A.M. Had some wild story about being stuck in a snowbank for hours. So we slept until about 11. Two magazine salesmen burst upon our horizon just as I finished dressing. Bought a 3 year subscription. Counted out 198 pennies. Lots of fun. Now I will have to start saving pennies again. They were in again in the evening. Wanted me to go out with them but decided not to. My little newsboy said “Did those fellows want to date you?” I said yes but didn’t go because I didn’t know them. He very seriously said “Smart girl”. John called and wanted me to come out tomorrow. Bud and I went to the Fox. KHQ broadcasted Happy Casanova.

Sunday February 21, 1932

Alan came up about 8. But as usual we didn’t go to church. Francis brought Pat in at 11:30. Mr. Riley, Edna and Johanna were in. Alan and Phil picked me up and brought me home. John called and I said I would try to take me out. Alan and Phil took me out to John’s about 5. Tuck came over and we played “Hearts”. Somers and his wife went to a show and Bill, John, Tucker and I played some more hearts. John was feeling a lot better. Dr. Robinson had lanced his boil. My picture was right at the foot of the lounge. I wonder what he thought. Somers and Tuck brought me home. Found George Redman and Ramona.

Monday February 22, 1932

John called at 11. Said he would call in the afternoon but Sammy and I went to the Orpheum. I certainly enjoyed it. Called John when I returned but he had gone out for a walk. John and Somers came down in the evening. I was so surprised to see John. Alan was there. Emmett and Eddie Dodd were in. John went out with them. Somers hunted all over for him. Accused me of knowing where he was even called the apt. John came back but left early with Tuck and George Somebody. He called later and we talked until 5 after 11. Rushed around cleaning up when Leo and Don Buckman came in. They took me home. George and Ramona were up at the apt.

Tuesday February 23 1932

John came up about noon. It seemed rather good to see him. Let me see, it has been a week since he has been up. He seemed to be coming down with a cold. What next? He stayed until time for me to go to work and then walked down with me. Had just expressed the desire that the Governor (meaning Somers) would see him when Francis drove by and honked the horn. Bud informed me he had a bone to pick with me. Couldn’t find out what it was though. Ramona worked until mid-night. I was just about asleep when she came.

Wednesday February 24, 1932

Went downtown with Ramona as she went to work. Wasted a lot of time buying artificial flowers and wasn’t satisfied with them after I did finally get them. Bought a rug for the kitchen and Hurrah!! A hammer. Also goods for two dresses. Alan came up in the afternoon. Tuck was up. Ramona came while he was here. Started to cut out one of the dresses. John called about 2:30. Said he had tried to get me about noon. He was feeling pretty bum. Heavens I wish everyone would begin to feel better. Ramona and Alan went out home and got the radio. Leo Fleming brought me home. Found the lights blown out at home.

Thursday February 25, 1932

Mr. Egan came up and fixed the lights and the radio cord. We certainly have a great time. Alan called he may come out this afternoon. John called. He could hardly talk he had a real cold. Something like Ramona had. I hope I don’t get it. Well guess I will sew. The birdie is having a great time singing with the radio. A few new things about this pattern but I have mastered them so far. Try and sew with the phone ringing every two minutes. Ramona called, Babe called and john called all around 2o’clock. Slim had a radio down at Riley’s and I had music all evening. Francis, wife, and Somers were in. Doc Jones stayed until 8:30. Everyone seems to have been drinking but me.

Friday February 26, 1932

John called about 10:00. Was still quite hoarse. Guess I won’t see him for a while yet. Went down with Ramona as she left for work. Saw Clark Gable in “Sporting Blood” I loved it. The horses were wonderful. It is rather dreary today. I would like to lie down and read but no such luck have to rush to work. Dorothy Hubbard was in. She was among the first graduates from SFA. John called at 7 o’clock. Said the folks had gone out. Was pretty busy at the fountain. Some German girl who use to come in a lot. Said she was getting married tomorrow. My friend that bothers me so much to go out was in. Bud and Dick McBraine were in. Tuck and Ramona went out. Gee, I wish John would get well.

Saturday February 27, 1932

Mother and Dad were in for lunch. Sewed on my dress all afternoon. John called. His voice sounded lots better. Bud informed me he was back to Riley’s after eleven to get me but I had left last night. Bud just came bursting in. Had his mother out in the ar so didn’t stay long. Won’t be down tonight again because he had the car last night. Sam is here reading the paper. Tucker came in about 9:30. John called. Told him about same fellow wanting me to go out with him after work but decided not to go. Tuck said he might be back at 11. Had to play basketball. John called about cleaning time. Wen to the Orpheum and then to Tony’s with Ramona and George.

Sunday February 28, 1932

Tried to get Hermina but Ruth said she wasn’t home. If she calls by 2o’clock I will ask her to go out home with me. Luke is taking me out in the truck. Found him waiting for me at the apartment. He went up by Hermina’s so I decided to see if she was home. She was wiping dishes she abandoned it to come with us. We are up in Vivian’s room. Mother just called up to be more quiet as the men have to get up early so I guess it is early to sleep. Played cards. John called twice. Mother insisted on quiet so he called up later. Of course she had to tell him that joke (refer to memorial) Hermina told me the story of a show she saw.

Monday February 29, 1932

People begin to stir around this place a few hours after you go to sleep. Got up at 15 minutes to 7 so we could go in with Dad. Gee it was cold. Hermina and I just about froze. Got home about 9 o’clock. Ramona was in bed and refused to get up until about 11 o’clock. I wonder where she was last night. John called about noon and again in the afternoon. Hopes to be able to be out at the end of this week. Doc Jones was in. Got rid of him easy because Somers and Francis came. Leo Fleming was in and brought me home. Ramona wasn’t in. Russ came over and fixed me a couple of drinks. He was feeling pretty bad. Said there were 3 or 4 drunk in Geo apt. Ramona and George came in soon after I had gone to bed. Received the deed from Grandpa today.

Tuesday March 1, 1932

Well, I feel pretty smart. Have on my new dress. Just finished it. It turned out better than I thought (one mistake) put the sleeves in the wrong arm holes. John called. I am getting tired of just hearing his voice I want to see him. I will certainly be glad when he is okay. Ramona is also waiting in her diary. Don’t we have fun. Well, I must get ready for work will finish this day tomorrow. Am listening to Happy Casanova from 12 to 12:30. John called about 7. He was over at Tucker’s place. Perhaps he will make my place tomorrow. Bud said he was up to see me Sunday. Doc Jones was in. The fellow from upstairs brought me some clam chowder. Ramona ought to be her soon. She is working nights this week.

Wednesday March 2, 1932

John surprised us by appearing on the scene about 11:30. It seemed ages ago since he had been up. It was certainly snowing. Here I thought spring was coming. It is freezing tonight. I was glad to get in. I hope I’m in California at this time next year. John stayed until I left for work. It was rather dull in at Riley’s. Doc. Jones alias little undertaker was in and had his coca cola. We discussed religion. He said he was an atheist. I didn’t argue with him. Mr. Riley, Bud, and Leo worked until 7 o’clock. John called about 10:00 to say “goodnight”. Well guess I will finish my letter to Grandpa until Ramona gets here. Ramona and George have arrived.

Thursday March 3, 1932

They kept the radio network on last night to report on the Lindbergh baby. So we heard music until about 2 when we decided to go to sleep. John didn’t come up as he is setting up concessions at the University Club. Came down in the evening though and walked home with me. Met Russ, his brother-in-law, and a friend of his in the hall. They made us come down to their apt. and have some beer. Dave O’Halleran was there. Too much noise so I made John leave. Russ said “henpecked already”. Poor boy, I feel sorry for him. We left in time to catch the 12:20 car. George came up with Ramona. Had a hard time getting rid of the bunch.

Friday March 4 1932

It was snowing so hard I never ventured out. Nearly finished another dress. Bud was teasing me when I was packing boxes with Clara and I said as he was leaving “Hey Buddy I thought you were going to kiss me”. And he surprised Clara and myself by marching over and giving a big smooch. Clara certainly got a kick out of it. Somers was around after all. I had left waiting for John with car. The little undertaker alias Doc. Jones was in again. John came about 10. Walked home with me. Found the radio going. I must be getting terribly absentminded. I suppose I left it going when I went to work. John rushed off about 12:30. Hope he catches the last car.

Saturday March 5 1932

Went downtown with Ramona about 11A.M. Got stockings for Vivian and took them and my overnight bag down to the Washington Market for Lester. Fixed lunch. Sammy had lunch with me. Babe came up to show me a new dress. It was awfully sweet. John and Tucker came home with me. We played cards for a while and then Tucker went down for Ramona at 1 o’clock. She was pretty tired so we didn’t do anything. We asked the boys to come up for dinner tomorrow.

Sunday March 6 1932

Ramona got up with me and we had breakfast together before I left for work. Somers was in about 2. Said he brought the boys down. Met them coming home. Ramona had a lovely dinner. John, Tuck and I did the dishes. Had planned to go out to Hermina’s but as the boys didn’t have a car I called her and said we wouldn’t be out. We slept and read until 7 o’clock when we played cards. Ramona fixed a lunch about 9 o’clock. Nothing much doing. The boys left about mid-night. Eear, I will be glad when summer comes so we can get out. Have something to occupy our minds besides (anise list).

Monday March 7 1932

I believe that half the peanuts I brought home were on the floor this morning. The fellow that pesters me to death down at Riley’s called and wanted me to go for a ride. I told him I was expecting John. He said he would call again this afternoon. I never saw such persistence. He just can’t take “no” for an answer. John came up at noon. The Doofunny called up again at 2. Same crazy fellow is forever bringing something into Riley’s for me to keep. Last night it was an axe. I haven’t laughed so for a long time. The little undertaker was in. Said he was going to make me a belt. That darn Pee Wee and John Hayes were in. We didn’t get rid of them until 1:30.

Tuesday March 8, 1932

John called and said he was going downtown and would be up later. Went downtown with Ramona. Bought myself a new pair of shoes. Surprised everyone by getting filoch (Filoche?). John came up about one half hour after I got back. Stayed until I left for work. Everyone was making eggs. It can be done. John and Tuck came down about 9. They helped tie strings for the colored eggs. Both rushed out when they heard the fire engine. I wonder if they will ever grow up. They came home with me. Partied until 12:20. But as Ramona didn’t come Tuck insisted on leaving. Ramona and George arrived about a minute later.

Wednesday March 9, 1932

Went down to a show at noon. It was pretty good. Am going to work now. Somers didn’t leave until about 9 o’clock. John and Tuck came in while he was there but left to come back later. Bud and Joe McNab were in with me. John and Tucker came home with me. Found Ramona in bed. The boys had to walk home as they didn’t leave until 2:30. Tuck and Ramona seemed to get along great. They do a lot of teasing. I think a great deal of Johnny and hope it will always be so.

Thursday March 10, 1932

Tuck came up this morning and took Ramona to work. Said he had to get up at 6 o’clock. That means he didn’t get much sleep. Said he saw John coming downtown. But he hasn’t shown up yet. John came up about noon. Had been to the Dr. having an X-ray treatment for his boils. Hermina came about 1. John was just leaving. Hermina brought the tickets for the St. Patrick Play at St. Francis Assisi and some creams. Stayed until I left for work. Fixed Easter Eggs all evening. Called Mother. John called about 8 said he wouldn’t be down. Joe B. was in wanted to bring me home but George and Ramona were expecting me over at the Madison Inn. Washed my hair.

Friday March 11, 1932

John came up about noon. I had lunch all ready. He left about 2:30. Met Ramona coming up. Tuck came up about 5 minutes later. Said Bud Riley brought him up. Bud asked me for his little football. So I guess Bud will never try to go with me anymore but I feel sure we will always be good friends. Tuck and John came down Tuck went after Ramona. They went to a show. Came back at 11 and we all came home together. The boys left about 12:30.

Saturday March 12, 1932

Ramona and I were awaken about 9:30 by the Madre. She left right away. Said the kiddies were at the Fox and would be up for lunch. Arthur Velguth called. Said he had just flew in from Salt Lake City. Came up and stayed about an hour. He certainly had a lovely trip. Babe called. Mother called twice about the children. Sammy went down after them. We all had lunch together. Had more phone calls. Alan called twice. Tuck called once. I ought to reduce running up and down stairs. Ramona & George were in. Arthur came in about 10. Said he would take me to a show tomorrow. John and Tuck came home with me.

Sunday March 13, 1932

Asked Mr. Riley if I could work the day shift tomorrow. He said it was ok with him. John and Tucker went down the river so I came home alone. Ramona came up in her apron but hurried off again. Arthur came up about 5:15. We had a lovely dinner at the Del. Ramona waited on us. Then, we went to the Orpheum and saw “Emma”. Met John on Riverside when starting home. Said he would be up later. Ramona called and said she would be up. John came. Alan and Phil came for Ramona. She was staying all night with Babe. Arthur left at 10:30. John at (oh and who brought what subject up?)

Monday March 14, 1932

Got down to work all ok (left at 3:15). Found Ramona and Babe at home. Ramona fixed a lovely dinner. Babe left about 5:30. John and Tucker came after us about 7:30. John had his father’s car. We picked Babe and Bimp up. The play was pretty good. I enjoy going up to our old parish. Stopped at Riley’s and got some ice cream. Had pie ala mode. Someone came to the door and borrowed an egg about 1A.M. A fine time to borrow us. Something new/ the people knocked on their ceiling below us. Things somewhat over when Mrs. McMaster’s moved out.

Tuesday March 15, 1932

Slept until 11 o’clock. Alan came up about 1. After getting Ramona he took me down to the Court House to have that warranty deed recorded. John called before I left. Said he would be down this evening. Picked out a green coat but don’t know whether I will get it or not. John called about 7. He was over at Tuck’s. Said he would be down tomorrow. Called Hermina and Mother. Somers and Francis were in.The first thing when I arrived home Loraine’s brother came in, then _______here and a couple more. Got rid of them all okay.

Wednesday March 16 1932

John came up about noon. We had lunch together. Alan came up about 1:45. Ramona arrived a few minutes later. I wonder what she really thinks of Alan and why she treats him with such indifference. John left with me when I went to work. John and Tuck came in about 8. They left but came back about 11. We played cards until mid-night when Tuck went down to Davenport to get Ramona. They left about 1:30. I made arrangements to get a permanent Friday so will stay with Hermina tomorrow night.

Thursday March 17 1932

John called at 10:30. Said he wouldn’t down today or evening. It was certainly raining when I talked to him. Spent a lazy day so guess I will go to work now. Bud came down in the evening. Said he was going to a show and would take me up to Hermina’s. John called and said he was glad I was going up to Hermina’s so he would be able to get some sleep. Worked until 11:30. A few of the Fox Bunch came over. Drove Riley’s car home it is certainly easy to drive. Hermina was in bed. Went right to bed.

Friday March 18, 1932

Got up at 8 and went right over to get my permanent. Hermina came over about 9:30 after Mass to watch the procedure. Didn’t get through until about 2 o’clock. I was certainly tired. Left just in time to get down for work. Alan and Emmett came down. John and Tuck walked home with me. Tuck had a great time talking to the girl next to our apartment through the window. Ramona came in about 1:30. The boys left soon after.

Saturday March 19, 1932

Mother came in about 9:30. Said the children would be up about noon. Ramona and I had a disagreement. The first good spat we had had for quite a while. Met her down town after I got the children and Dad came for lunch. We both picked out our spring coat. They are a good deal alike. It was raining when we came home. We were both a little peeved at each other. John came down to Riley’s. Alan and Emmett came in and stayed until nearly closing time. John came home with me. Ramona came in about

2 a.m.

Sunday March 20, 1932

Nearly slept in but arrived on time for work. Francis and Mr. Riley were in. Had to wash the cases and fix all the Easter things out. John called the apartment about 3. Said he might come up to Hermina’s later in the evening as I was going out there. Went down with Ramona to work and then to a show. Wore my new coat out to Hermina’s. She liked it. We went over to Mrs. Shipman’s to pay for my permanent. Stayed with Hermina until 9 and as John didn’t arrive left for home. Took a bath and went to bed. Ramona and George came in about 1.

Monday March 21, 1932

John called about 10:30. I was downstairs washing. He said he went to church with Tucker and didn’t get out until 10 o’clock so he didn’t get come out to Hermina’s. I really thought at first he hadn’t intended to come out so was a little angry. He called again at 10:00 and said he would be down in the evening. Bud was down and got Patsy. Came back later when John was there. John walked home with me. We went down and got the clothes. He said he was going to leave at midnight but we were waiting for Ramona so as she didn’t get in until about 3 it was 3 before John left. Hans cam with Ramona. They were feeling a little too good. *Alan took me for a ride in his new car today.

Tuesday March 22 1932

We slept until after 10. John called at 11 to see how everyone was. Said he was pretty sleepy and was going to bed early so won’t be see the darling boy tonight. Borrowed Laraine’s iron as I took ours downtown to be fixed yesterday. Ramona is having Alan come up and take us downtown. We got our iron. Went to the Palace and got Alan a shirt and tie for his birthday with Ramona. Somers was down working. Tuck came in asking for Ramona. Ramona and George were in about 10. On my way home met Mr. Sudeneeks (?). He took me up to his place to see his apartment. Never again!!!?!

Wednesday March 23, 1932

Ramona was going on a diet but got hungry so I had to go out and something to eat. John called about 10. Said he would be down this P.M. Alan was in for a while. Well will finish this later must get ready for work. Ramona came in after work. Said she was going home and go to bed. Tuck and John came in about 9. Tuck went up to see Ramona. Leo Fleming was in. Hadn’t seen him for quite a while. Tuck, Ramona and Alan came in about 11. Alan took us all home. Ramona was cross because John teased her about the other night so they left early. Hope she is alright in the morning.

Thursday March 24, 1932

Believe it or not I got up at 8:30 for no special reason. Ramona went to work at quarter to 11. John called at 9:30. Asked how Ramona was. I said she was OK and that “All is forgiven” but I don’t know whether it was the truth or not. John called again in the afternoon. I met Ramona at 2:30 Oh! What an afternoon. First it rained and then we had a dust storm. Ramona came down in the evening. Was going to fix some Easter baskets for the kiddies but Alan came down so they went home. Tucker was in. Had been working at his Dad’s Drug Store. John called at 8.

Friday March 25, 1932

The laundry man woke us up about 10 or might be sleeping yet. John called. Said he would be down this PM. I went with Ramona down to work and then, to a show. Saw Janette McDonald and Maurice Chevalier. John and Tuck were down in the evening. They left for a show. Ramona was in. John came back at 11 to walk home with me. Tuck called to see how Ramona was and as everything seemed ok, he came up. The boys left about 1:30.

Saturday March 26, 1932

Mother and Dad popped in about 9:30. Had left the kiddies at the Fox. They were all up for lunch. John called at 10. Buddy came up about 1. I was so surprised. He took me down to Davenport’s to meet Ramona. She had to work until 2:30 so I did a little shopping before I met her. We went down to the pet shop and got 2 bunnies for the children. Also got a Lily for Mother. John and Tuck came down in the evening. I sent them up to the apartment to give the bunnies some water. Frank Foley came in. John came down to get me. Ramona came in about 11:30.

Sunday March 27 1932

Got up at 6:30. John arrived about 7:30. We had breakfast and then decided we would go up to St. Francis to church. Mother, Dad, and the kiddies were up there. I was so glad John went up to church with us. He was wonderful. Did everything we did. Got to work at 10 to 10. John and I went out home in the truck with Lester. Mother had a lovely dinner. Nothing much to do. We played cards in the evening. The kiddies were crazy about the bunnies. Put this down in the history (went to bed at 9:30) John and Mother got along fine. I am so glad.

Monday March 28, 1932

I got up at 7:30. John tried to make me think he got up at 5:30 but “no sale”. He came in with Dad about 8:30. Picked Alice up on Monroe. She had slept in was late for work. John came up to the apartment with me. Tuck came up in the afternoon. They walked down to work with me. Ramona and George were in. Ramona was washing her hair when I got home. John called about 11. Said Tucker was there and that they had been playing “hearts”. Well my writing is getting worse so guess I will sign off.

Tuesday March 29, 1932

Ramona rushed off about 10 o’clock on some secret mission and left me with the dirty apartment. John called at 10:15. Said he would be down this P.M. Hermina came up about 10:30. We had lunch. Ramona returned just as we were leaving. We went to the Fox to see George Asliss. Alan was driving off when I returned. They had a meeting down at Riley’s. Somers said he thought Virginia would be laid off. Well if that is the case, I am going to do my best to learn the office business. Then, maybe they will put me on next fall. John came home with me.

Wednesday March 30 1932

Well we have the place cleaned up. Ramona is getting ready for work, guess I will walk down to the store with her. Started to write a letter to Dad but Babe came up and then Tucker. John called about noon. Babe stayed here to wait for Ramona when I went to work. Fred May came in. I was so surprised. We decided to out home tomorrow morning. John called twice. He was over at Tucker’s. Ramona is working nights so got home first.

Arvilla BonaDell Bogle’s Diary January 1, 1932

From her Daddy D.M. Marshall

Friday January 1, 1932

Greetings!! Helped usher in 1932 at the Orpheum Theater in Spokane Wash. With the Buddy Boy Riley (none other than John d’Kanter Riley).

Saturday January 2, 1932

Oh-hum!! We are just beginning to wake up from all this celebration to the fact that 1932 is really here.

After work that night John, Elwood Tucker and his girl came up to the apartment with me. We found Dave & Ramona there – nothing much doing. All left early (surprising) and so ended the 2^nd day of the New Year.

Sunday January 3, 1932

Just finished the weekly routine of washing cases. Glad that is over with. Clara will soon be here and I can go home. Mr. Riley, Buddy Francis & Pat were down.

Ramona and I came home together. Dave and Yvonne were up. Ramona left for work. Bud Riley came but left because John Somers came. I am writing while John reads the funny papers.

John, Tucker and I went up to Hermina’s in the evening and played cards until 1:15. Hermina & me got beat something terrible.

I wrote to Grandpa and Daddy.

Monday January 4, 1932

A little tired this morning but cleaned up the apt. Papa was in for lunch. Am going to do some mending now. John just called and said he wouldn’t be down.

Was so thrilled, when sitting in the back of Riley’s wrapping Baby Stink, I heard Sandy ask for

Snorange. I was so glad to see him. He was just as full of life as ever. Sandy was in 4 times during the evening. Lloyd came in once with Sandy and saying so quietly “hello Snosnic”.

Tuesday January 5 1932

Oh boy, did I sleep. Until quarter to 11. Told Sandy last night not to come up and now I wish I hadn’t Oh, well may be it is just as well.

John called. He is having an awful time with a boil. I guess I care a lot for John. Anyway I will be glad to see him tomorrow.

I waited up ‘til 12:30 for Sandy but as he didn’t come, went to bed. He arrived at 2:15. Had been testing out over the air. He is leaving town tomorrow.

Wednesday January 6, 1932

John arrived about 3 minutes after Sandy left. His leg was so stiff from that awful boil. He stayed until I had to go to work. John called in the evening from Tucker’s place. Said they wouldn’t be down. Ira, Tucker’s friend called. He was a little worried because Tucker had tried to get together and wasn’t able to. Came home alone. Stopped at “Goodies” and got 2 wiener sandwiches.

Thursday January 7, 1932

John walked home with me. Ramona was huffy so he left early.

Friday January 8, 1932

After much searching, found pattern so cut out dress. John came up about noon and watched me for a while. About 2P.M. Tucker came up so I got dressed we went up to Manito to skate. No ice so returned. Found Papa, Ramona and Yvonne Waller home. Tuck and Johnny brought me to work. Tuck went to Cheney to play basketball and he and John walked home with me after work.

Ramona and Dave came in about mid-night. I started washing my hair in broke up the party.

Saturday January 9, 1932

Ramona and I decided to look for ___ unfurnished apt.

Sunday January 10, 1932

Played 2 games of Pinochle. I have been forced to admit I’m not a very good player. Expect Ramona and Alan out but they couldn’t find the place.

Monday January 11, 1932

Ramona came home with me. She had gone to a show and then me. Left Somers working hard.

Well nothing exciting happening so will go to bed.

Tuesday January 12, 1932

Finished my dress all except the hem. It fits pretty good. Papa came in about noon. Brought a letter from Mother. I guess they are going to move out to that dairy. He stayed for lunch.

John came about 10’clock. He washed the dishes for me. I ask him and Tuck to come out to the lake Sunday if we go. Ramona will be 18 years old.

Found a paper clipping of Goldie’s marriage to Sidney Louisiana. Boy from Molson brought it into Riley’s.

Wednesday January 13, 1932

John called and said he would see me in the evening. Somers and John came down to Riley’s about 7:30. John left but came back at 11:00. Somers left about 10:15

Ramona was in for a few minutes but left with Alan. She was asleep when John and I got home. John didn’t stay very long so I went to bed and slept soundly. Anyway, I think I did.

Thursday January 14, 1932

Lots of snow this morning. I think it will be coasting instead of skating Sunday. Dad is here shaving. I am trying to cut out a waist for my jumper.

Called Roxy. Said Midge had a baby on Jan. 4

Friday January 15, 1932

Saturday January 16, 1932

Charlie Weiss and his wife were into Riley’s this evening. It is the first time I saw his wife. She was very sweet. Received a letter from Mother.

Sunday January 17, 1932

Monday January 18, 1932

Ramona came at 2:30. Brought a new shade for the lamp. It is very melodramatic. Hope it lasts longer than the one I bought.

Tuesday January 19, 1932

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Thursday January 21, 1932

Somers was down working. Arthur Velguth was in about 10. Hadn’t been down for nearly 2 months. Said to call him at the Club if I wanted him, but I hardly think that will be necessary.

Dad came into Riley’s. Said they were moving on Saturday.

Friday January 22, 1932

John arrived about 10:30. Said he had gone to Newport the night before and didn’t get back until 5A.M. Left at 11 to go home and get some sleep. Tuck came for him.

Finished my dress and had just laid down for a rest when John came back. I was going down town but didn’t. Ramona was up about 2. Mrs Mehlest called to ask for pattern.

John came down in the evening stayed until 9:15. He called about 20 to 10 from the Service Station. Said he was going home.

Arthur was in. He is leaving for a wonderful trip to New York tomorrow. May go down to Cuba. Hope he sends me cards from different places. It would have been wonderful to have able to go with him.

Saturday January 23 1932

Somers called in the evening to inform me John wouldn’t be down. Had gone to bed. Tuck and Iva were in and told me the same. He seems to have quite a few social sec.

I am certainly disgusted with John. Ramona and I went to a mid-night matinee. Got home about 2.

Sunday January 24, 1932

Monday January 25, 1932

Picked out a cute little dress at the Whitehouse. May get it tomorrow. Ramona and John Rieddon were in at Riley’s in the evening.

John called at 10:30. They were having company. I could hear Somers laughing above everyone. Ernest and Leo Fleming were in. Took me home in the old service truck.

Tuesday January 26, 1932

Got Ramona to go down to the Whitehouse before she went to work to look at the dress. She liked it alright so I got it.

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We came up to the apt. and had lunch after the dance. The boys left at 2o’clock. I certainly had a lovely time.

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Worked from 8 to 2:30. Took my proof down to the studio and then for home. Found Ramona and a dirty apartment. Ramona wasn’t feeling very well. Ramona and I had lunch. Fried toast.

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Thursday March 31, 1932

Got up at 6:10. Fred came about 6:30. I drove out home. It was beautiful out. Mother was surprised. I wouldn’t tell her last night who was coming so I guess she just about died of curiosity. I had a great time driving Fred’s car. Took the kiddies to school. Got them at noon and took them back. We came back about 2. Drove back by nine-mile. John came down in the evening but left. Said he would be back at 11. Tuck came down and as John didn’t show up we started walking home. The Johnny boy caught up with us at the viaduct. Ramona came home about 12:30p.m.

Friday April 1, 1932

John called and said he wouldn’t be down. I met Ramona at 1:30. We bought a pair of corduroy pants and vest for M.P. He is 10 years old today. Alan met us and brought me back to the apt. Visited Lorraine. They moved downstairs. When I came up Ramona was there. John called at 7:30. The “Pest” was in. I don’t think that man understands “NO”! John called again. Said Tuck was over at his place Leo and a crowd of kids were in. They fixed me up a drink. It made me so sleepy. John called at 10. Said he was going to bed. Tsk! Tsk! That makes 4 times he called me today. Went home alone.

Saturday April 2, 1932

Ramona got in about 4:30a.m. Said she had been playing cards. I got up at nine and washed my hair. M.P. called at noon. Said they would be in soon. They came about 2. M.P. looked very nice in his long pants. Took the kiddies down to meet Mother. Met Hazel Akley. Just dimly remember her as one of Mother’s friends. John and Tuck came home with me. We played cards until 1 o’clock. Then, all laid down and was about asleep when Ramona came. John & Tuck left about 3. John and I have a terrible time saying “Good-bye”. I guess we will have to get married so it won’t be necessary.

Sunday April 3, 1932

Had breakfast at Shanes and then to work. John called said he would be down in the evening. Mr. Riley answered the phone and announced John wanted to speak to me. Asked me later if I was running around with John. Went out to Hermina’s. Drove a car her Dad had down and got Ramona. Took R. to work. As we couldn’t locate either John or Tuck drove out home, Mrs. Stemich went with us. Porters and Weiss’s were out there. John called. Said he would come out to Hermina’s. We ran out of gas coming back but got fixed up alright. Mr. Stemich was quite angry because we took the car. John and I came home about 9:30.

Monday April 4, 1932

Was going down town but as it looked quite cold out stayed in. John came up about 10 o’clock. He brought a cribbage board. I beat him 3 games. Though I would put that down as it might never happen again. John is certainly becoming very dear to me. I am so glad I know the other side of his nature. I thought at first he was such a “Devil May Care” person but I find he can care very seriously for one. Somers was down working for a while. Alan was down for about an half hour. He looked as sleepy as I felt. Buddy told me he was up yesterday.

Tuesday April 5, 1932

Got up about 9:30. Hermina arrived about 11. I was worried a little for fear her Dad caused more trouble about the blinkly blank car we took Sunday but she said everything was ok. We played a couple of games of crib and then went to the Fox. Ramona was home when we returned so we all ate. Ramona went up to Mrs. Aikman’s. John and Tucker came home with me. John and I played more cribbage and I beat him. I don’t believe the dear boy likes to get beat. They left about 1. Ramona had returned from Aikman’s about 11:30. Phil and her had gone to a movie.

Wednesday April 6, 1932

Had to get up early. Had breakfast at Shane’s. __and I wrapped uddles of “Toasted Almonds”. Clara came at 2 but I worked until 3:45. John came in for a while. Ramona met me and we went down to the Crescent and got Tucker a pair of book ends. Am home now. It seems funny to be home alone in the evening. Ramona called at 7:15 and said she was off so would go to the party. John took us out. He had his dad’s car. Tuck had a lovely crowd. We played pinochle. After the party a few came up to the apartment. John didn’t want to stay in the apt so we went down to the car. Got in bed about 4.

Thursday April 7, 1932

We slept soundly until nearly 11. Ramona had just gotten up when Tuck and John came in. they took Ramona down to work and then, went to the City Hall to get a permit to help poor helpless housewives get rid of their excess rubbage. Took my coat down to Wansler to be fixed and then to work. Had to wrap Polly Anns. John called about 7:30. Said he was going to bed early. Somers was in for a few minutes. Was so lazy when I got home but read until –midnight. Ramona and George cam in about 1:30. I was so sleepy I only said “hello”.

Friday April 8, 1932

Washed out my old blue silk dress and cut out a pair of pajamas for the doll. Hope they fit her. John called up about noon. Said tuck and he had been busy hauling ashes etc. etc. Said he would be down in the evening. They walked home with me. John had left a pint of something up at the apartment so they went out and got some pop to mix with it. I took one swallow and it gave me a stomach ache so no more of that. Tucker had a great time all by himself in the kitchen eating what he could find. Ramona came at 1:30. The boys left a little after 3.

Saturday April 9, 1932

Mother came in about 9 o’clock. I got up and did a washing. Only ran up and down 3 flights of stairs about 5 or eleven times. Mother fixed lunch. Maureen went to the Fox but M.P. stayed out home to help with the seeding. Quite a farmer. Went down town in the afternoon and got my coat. Ramona and I bummed around town for a while and then, went up to the apartment. Somers and Francis went to the Arts Show. John and Tuck walked home with me. Ramona came in about 1:30. The boys left a few minutes later.

Sunday April 10, 1932

Got down to work OK. Ramona called. Said she wouldn’t be home. John came up to the apt. at 3. We decided to take a hike down the river. It was the first time I had hiked down the river. Went down 1^st to Hangman creek then down the river through the Nat and then on until about opposite York Street. We got to John’s place about 8. I was so tired and dirty. We had lunch. Tuck came over and we played cards and then John and I stayed until Ramona came. John was terribly tired. I didn’t envy his walk back home.

Monday April 11, 1932

Was getting ready to go downtown about 7 o’clock when John called. He was over at a neighbors. Said he would call tonight. Went down town and bought myself a shirt and sweater. It is blue. I looked terrible in yellow. Saw Alice. Came home. Ramona came up a few minutes later. Went over to Northwestern and paid them $5.00. Les and Emmett came into Riley’s. They brought me home. Leo had a new car. We went for a short ride and then the boys came up until midnight. Leo has to get up about 6. John didn’t call. Hope he is having a good sleep.

Tuesday April 12, 1932

Ramona and George left about 7:30 to hike out home. It looked beautiful out but lazy me stayed in bed until 9:30. John came up about 10. Said the “Law” had been laid down to him to be in every night before 11. I wonder what Somers’ idea was. Maybe he thought we were seeing too much of each other. I certainly wish John had a good position. Hermina and I went to a show and then, looked for apartments. Found a cute one at the New Earl. John called in the evening. Came home alone. Found Ramona in bed.

Wednesday April 13, 1932

John called at 10:30. Said he might be down this P.M. Ramona went over to the New Earl. We paid a deposit on an apartment. It seems awfully small. I do hope we like it. Ramona came back and we started packing as our rent is up her Saturday. Ramona went down to a show as I went to work. Babe and Ramona were in. Babe came up to the apartment. Slim said he would move us Friday afternoon. Bud offered to help. John called said would be down tomorrow. George came home with Ramona.

Thursday April 14, 1932

Well. I really did intend to get up early but when I work up it was 10A.M. Was leaving with Ramona to see about the apartment when John came. He went over with us. Said he liked it. Ramona went to work. John came back with me. Am in bed listening to Fran Mortan’s Orchestra from the Davenport H. John didn’t call. Wonder what happened. This is unusual. Well. I have a lot to do tomorrow so think I will call it a day and go to sleep. Hope Johnny gets a job soon.

Friday April 15, 1932

Johnny came up about noon and bot lunch while I washed. Had everything ready to go over to the new apartment when Slim came with the truck. Ramona was there when we got there so just dumped everything in. I went back to finish washing and Ramona unpacked. Mother called in the morning and said Dad had offered John the job as truck driver if some other fellow backed out. John seemed to want it but of course it will mean we won’t see much of each other. John and tuck walked home with me. They stayed until 2 o’clock. Didn’t hear Ramona get in.

Saturday April 16, 1932

Mother and Dad woke us up at 9:30. Jumped up and cleaned for the last time the apartment at the Ramona. Piled everything in the folk’s car and took it over to the New Earl. Mother and the kiddies were here for lunch. John came in. Mother and He talked over the prospects of the Bona-Del Dairy. Dad called John in the evening. He will be going out in the morning. John and Tuck came home with me. I will miss John so much. But this way will mean more in the future. You would think John and I weren’t going to see each other for ages the way we acted. Ramona and George came in soon after the boys left.

Sunday April 17, 1932

Seemed funny to get up in a new place. Rushed off to work about 9:30. Mr. Riley was down. Said he had heard I was quite “smitten” with John. The very word he used. Somers was in and said John started off with plenty of pep and ginger. Went to a show with Ramona and George. Alan came in after I got home. Said he was her at 3 to take me out home. Isn’t that luck!! The phone is out of order so won’t hear from the Johnny boy tonight. Alan came back about 8 and we had a lunch. Tuck called and said he would be up. Arrived at 9:30. Beat me 4 games out of 7 in cribbage. Didn’t hear Ramona get in.

Monday April 18, 1932

Two Review men woke us up at 8:30 so stayed up. Johnny came in at 9:15. Said they were all through delivering milk for the day. Seemed to like the work just fine. Said it was kind of lonesome. Tucker arrived a few minutes later. He is going to teach me to play golf. Ramona and I had a great time shopping. Bought a small table and 2 kitchen stools for the kitchen of course. John called in the evening. Only talked a few minutes. Said he would see me in the morning. Mother called later. Tuck called and about 10 brought my bath salts down. Got him to bring me home. Ramona and everyone came in.

Tuesday April 19, 1932

Johnny arrived about 9:30. Had him take me over to the store. He said he liked the work fine. Ramona and I had a quiet time preparing a dinner for Mrs. Stremich and Hermina. They got here about 1 and I left at 3:30 for work. We spent the afternoon trying to work a cross word puzzle. Lots of fun. John called at 9. Said Mother was busy. She called later. Said John seemed to be picking up the business fine. Tuck and Bud were down. We came up to the apartment. Ramona was out in front in a car with Johnny Ricdon. Rode out with Bud as he took Tuck home. Ramona was in bed when I returned.

Wednesday April 20, 1932

Mother called to see if John was here. They had forgotten a customer. When John came about 5 minutes later told him about it. Ramona left for work early. She has to be at work at 11 this week. Well guess I will go to a show. John called in the evening about 8:00. Mother was resting so didn’t disturb her. Tucker came in while I was talking with John. Ramona came in 5 minutes later. Tuck and she went home. Somers had been to lodge so brought e home. Told me Francis said he was going to let Virginia off soon. Found Tuck at home.

Thursday April 21, 1932

Just got up when Tuck came in. He wanted see Johnny, who arrived a few minutes later. John took the truck all alone this morning and said he got along just fine. Mother called. Went down to the Palace and got goods for 2 dresses. Cut out 1. Am going to get ready for work now. Came home all alone.

Friday April 22, 1932

Sewed on my dress all day. Ramona came home in the afternoon and we worked a cross word puzzle. Bill Rachalt was in. Was going up to Sandpoint. Johnnie called. He was up for a while in the morning. I am glad I can see him once a day even if it is only for a few minutes. Tuck came home with me. We played 3 games of cribbage. I beat the rubber. Ramona was in bed and cranky.

Saturday April 23, 1932

We cleaned up the apartment. John came up about 10. Mother isn’t coming up today. Sewed a little on my dress. Gee, life seems so dull to me tonight. Hope I feel better in the morning. Alan came home with me. Met Ramona and George. Ramona went home with Alan to stay all night with Babe so I was left alone. This is the first Saturday night for quite a while that John hadn’t been with me. Heavens! I am glad he is working but want him so.

Sunday April 24, 1932

Ramona and Babe woke me up about 6 o’clock. Ramona got undressed and went to bed again. Got up at 9 to go to work. Ramona had gone to church. John waited until 2 and took me out home. Glad Buddy came out with Alan and Ramona. Things didn’t go off so well. Ramona and Alan were at tangents and John seemed to have a feeling I was paying too much attention to Buddy. Fixed that up all ok though. The kids went back home about 6:30. I stayed out home. Had a few moments alone with John while he was loading the truck. Went to bed at 9.

Monday April 25, 1932

Gee it was great to get out this morning. Got up at 6:30. Didn’t hear John leave at 3:30. Got in town with Dad about 9. Went to the Palace and got some buttons and a belt for my dress. Ramona was in bed. John came up about 10. Said he didn’t feel very well when he left this morning. Dad was up for lunch was feeling bum. Had two teeth extracted. Ramona called in the evening and said Dad’s Brother Dennis died about noon. I feel terribly sorry for Dad. John called while Tuck was down.

Tuesday April 26, 1932

Mother came in town about 9. Ramona went downtown to meet her. Hermina called and wanted me to come to lunch but Mother will be here at noon. Tuck came in about 10. Waited for John and went out home with him. Mother got here about 11:15. John came after her soon afterwards. Mother had a new hat it looked very nice. Ramona walked home with me. She had been to a wake. We couldn’t find anything to fight about so fought about whether the old grey Baptist Church had been where the new one was. I was on the affirmative side.

Wednesday April 27, 1932

Mother called at 6:30 and said she wouldn’t be able to come into the funeral as little M.P. was sick. Dad and Maureen picked us up at 7:15. Went out to the home first. Denny looked so much younger. It was a very quick ceremony. They buried him in the new Catholic Cemetery. Dad and Maureen were in for lunch. John was up. I decided to go out to Hermina’s so took my tennis racket. Alan and Phil were down in the evening and took me up to S.F.A. got in a few dances and then went over to Hermina’s. I was certainly tired so we went right to bed.

Thursday April 28, 1932

Got up at 8:30 John arrived before I was dressed. Borrowed Emmett’s tennis racket for Hermina. Then he got Katie’s so we all went over to Franklin Park. Had only played one game and a half when the keeper made us quit as we had “too many heels” Mrs. Stemich said John was out in front about 5 minutes before we arrived. Had lunch. Read a story and then home. It was so nice out. I enjoyed being out. Alan was down in the evening. Came home. John called about 8:30.

Friday April 29, 1932

John came in about 10. Stayed a little longer than ordinary. Was expecting Hermina about 10 but she didn’t arrive until 11:30. We had lunch and then started out for Coeur d’Alene Park. Saw Leo Fleming at the service station. He let us have his car so we travel instead of walked. Played 2 sets. I had 0 sodas at Riley’s. Returned the car and home. Leo and a friend of his were down. Alan and Emmett came while they were there. Johnny called. I never get to talk with Mother any more. Alan brought me home. Ramona came in a few minutes later. The Pest was in.

Saturday April 30, 1932

Did a little cleaning and then worked on my dress. Have it finished all except the snaps. Ramona and George came in as I was getting ready for work. Was so shocked to hear of Mrs. Riley’s death. I feel terribly sorry for Mr. Riley. John and Tucker were in in the morning. Tuck went over the route with John. The “Pest” was in again. Someday I hope I succeed in discouraging him. Gee I wish Johnny was here. Tuck and Ramona are reading the Ballyhoo. They walked home with me. Alon was down. John called about 8:30. Janie called to see about flowers.

Sunday May 1, 1932

Ramona left early for work. Had the coat about finished when John and Bill came in. Boy! It was raining. Had planned to go home with John but Nora came down and wanted me to go out to Riley’s tonight so had John go on home. Somers was in until Clara came Said he would take me out to the funeral in the morning. Ramona was home when I came. Tuck arrived a few seconds later. Had dinner at the Tavern and then went to see “So Big”. Nora called for me at 7:30. They said the rosary. There was certainly a crowd. Buddy brought me home.

Monday May 2, 1932

Decided to go over to Riley’s to wait with the girls. Virginia and I went to the funeral with Somers and his wife. It was a lovely ceremony. Somers brought me back home about 11. After lunch I went up to see Dr. Robinson. He said I would have to take 2 treatments a week. Well, if it fixes me up I will be glad. Alan came up to the apartment a few minutes before I left. Ramona arrived and said she had been looking all over for me. It was so quiet down at Riley’s. Olga Nestigare was in. Arthur Velguth came breezing in. Alan and Phil were in. Sort of cheered me up. Called Mother and talked to John. Didn’t get to see him today.

Tuesday May 3, 1932

Meant to get up early to wash my hair but it was nearly 10 before I finally started in. Johnny came in a little after 9. Ramona didn’t have to work so we had dinner together. Hermina called. Guess I will go out to her place tomorrow and play tennis. Got over my stiffness so must start all over again. Tucker is here. Ramona and he seemed to be having a great time. I don’t know what’s doing. Boy it is certainly raining out. Johnny called about 8 o’clock. Well I guess I will kick Tuck out and go to bed.

Wednesday May 4, 1932

Left with John to go up to Hermina’s He had t load some things in the truck and we got up to Hermina’s about noon. Had lunch and then we went over to Franklin Park to play tennis but they had the courts locked up on account of the rain, so we swang (Lots of Fun.) Got the 3 o’clock car like old times. Alan, Phil, Tuck and Leo were in. Somers came in while they were there. Somers was going to bring me home but as I had two charming escorts, he declined. Ramona and Dave O’Halleron came in soon after I got home. I am writing with his pen. If John were here it would be like a few months ago.

Thursday May 5, 1932

Gee I am tired tonight. Got up about 8:30. I cleaned up. Ramona got breakfast. Johnny was in for a few minutes had to go down to Doctor this afternoon. Met Ramona at the Palace and we picked out some Holy Communion things for the kiddies. Ramona walked home with me and I went to work. Tuck called 3 times. Once about Ramona and twice about John. Johnny called about 8. I am a little worried John is kept so tied down and now Dad is fussing about his coming up here and calling in the evenings. I got so mad at Mother tonight for being so pettish. Will have to call her up tomorrow and fix it up. Phil & Alan brought me home.

Friday May 6 1932

Called Mother when John came. She seemed off. John took me over to Shane’s. Dad came in as Ramona was leaving. He stayed for lunch and then, took me down to the Palace. We had quite a talk about John. He didn’t call this P.M. I wonder if they put their foot down on it. Tried to call them at 8 o’clock. But no one answered. Seems funny. Went to a show this afternoon. Sort of Silly. Tucker called. He said he might be down this evening but hasn’t shown up as yet. Ramona and Alan went to a dance so I guess I will go to bed. Am terribly tired tonight. Packed 50 concessions and 32 Crescent Special Packs.

Saturday May 7, 1932

I didn’t hardly believe this myself but it is so. Ramona got me out of bed and we were down town at 8:15. Much to our surprise as we thought it was 9:15. Went back to the apt. John and Tuck appeared about 8:30. He came back about 11:30 to meet Mother but she decided to stay in. Went downtown and helped her get the necessary things for the kiddie’s communion. Johnny didn’t call in the evening until about 9. Gee, I hope everything turns out ok. I have felt so mean and cross lately. Want John in here one moment and out there the next. Came home with Ramona and George.

Sunday May 8, 1932

Went up to St. Francis to see Maureen receive her first Holy Communion. M.P. made his _____ They looked very nice. Left church early to catch the car. Met John going up to the Allendale. John came down to Riley’s about 10a.m. Picked me up at 2. Mother always fusses about John staying in so I think I will try to get out some other way. There wasn’t much to do. Posters were out. It was pretty and green. We strolled around the estate (so romantic). Johnny went to bed about 9. I was terribly tired but I fooled around until Mother went to bed about 10:30. Wanted to sleep out on the couch so I could see John in the morning. But “no sale”.

Monday May 9, 1932

Had wanted to come in with John and stop off at Hermina’s but she called yesterday and said she was starting to work so didn’t bother her. Gee I am glad that it is only for 2 weeks. Came in the M.P. and Dad. Maureen was sick so couldn’t come. Took M.P. to the Sportsman Show. We enjoyed the little snakes and animals and guns the best. Went up to see Dr. at 1:30. He said John had been up. Hermina called in the evening. Johnny called about 8. Said Maureen was still pretty sick. Alan and Phil were in. Leo and Tucker also. Tuck brought the pictures. Ramona and George had gone to a dance. Somers brought me home. He was busy all evening.

Tuesday May 10, 1932

It was Ramona’s day off so I sewed on her dress. Johnny was in about 10. George brought his Tennis Racket down for Ramona to use. Stayed until about 1. Was about starved so Ramona fixed a little lunch. Just about finished her dress. Rested and read until time to go to work. Not much doing at work. Called home about 8 and talked with Johnny. Said Maureen was feeling better. Found Ramona and George at home. George just left and guess I will go to bed. Ramona and I are certainly crabby. Hope things will be better tomorrow.

Wednesday May 11, 1932

Got up early and took a bath. Johnny came in about 10. Ramona and I had the apartment all cleaned up. The folks forbade him to come up here but never-the-less here he came. Oh, well, what’s the difference? Had Hermina up for lunch. Went back with her and went to see “Freaks”. It gives me the creeps to think about it. Ramona called and said she was thru work. Francis and Pat were down for a while. Called up home about 8. Mother spoke very queer about some cream missing. I do hope everything is settled and John hasn’t done anything he shouldn’t Emmett was in.

Thursday May 12, 1932

Ramona left about 10 to meet Emma to go to the Sportsman Show. Johnny and Tucker were in for a while. Said everything was settled OK. Went down to Doctor’s. Have to go back tomorrow. Met Ramona waiting Emma about 2. She had gone to a show. Didn’t go around with them but returned home. Hermina came in after work. Nothing much happened. Didn’t phone and Johnny didn’t call. Ramona was in bed when I got home so tumbled in.

Friday May 13, 1932

Johnny woke us up at 9:15. Went out to Ray’s Service Station with him. Slim came out with some candy for Ray. So we all had a talk. Went around with Johnny as he did a few errands. Got back about noon. Hermina surprised me by dropping in. Said she might stay all night if a friend of hers come from Tacoma. Found Ramona home when I returned from Drs. Hermina was in until 8 but left to meet the train and as she didn’t show up again assumed her friend arrived. Called Johnny. Leo and Emmett were in. Buddy brought me home.

Saturday May 14, 1932

John came in about 9:30. Said he would pick Maureen up at noon. She came in to see the Sportsman Show. I fixed lunch for them but no one showed up. More the worse for them!!! As I had a good dinner. Had to go down to Dr. again. Sewed on Ramona’s dress when I returned. Called John up. Said he picked Maureen up at 11 and they left right away for home. Tucker was down and walked home with me. Met George and Ramona. Sat around and talked. Gee the evening was dull without Johnny.

Sunday May 15, 1932

Went to church with Ramona. Mother left the kiddies in to see a show and John picked them up. Got out home about 3. John and I went for a hike along the river. It was beautiful. I wanted to fish so bad. Think I will get a fishing license this week. When we got back Ramona and George were just leaving. They were going over to nine-mile dam. Helped Johnny pack his truck or rather watched him. We then, went to a secret rendezvous – namely the old Fisher-body carriage. I wonder if it was ever used as a meeting place.

Monday May 16, 1932

Got up at 6:30. Dad brought us in. Ran out of gas but White’s picked us up. Washed my hair. Johnny came in about 9:30. Did a washing and then sewed on a dress for Mother. Hope it fits her alright. Dad was in for lunch. Thought John said he would call so I didn’t but I guess something happened. Francis was down putting up an order this P.M. I asked him if he thought I had any chance of even getting in the office. He said he would be making a change after the first. Alan was in. Tucker called. Well I am tired so will sign off.

Tuesday May 17, 1932

Johnny woke us up at 10 o’clock. George came in a few minutes later. Johnny said he had been fishing yesterday. Whoopee! Guess we will go fishing Sunday. Went with George and Ramona to play tennis. Gee it was hot. Played until about 1. I had to be at Doctors at 1:30Cam back and sewed a little on Mother’s dress. Alan was in. Johnny called. Said he caught a fish and had it in a tub of water. Nora was in. Ramona isn’t home yet so to bed.

Wednesday May 18, 1932

Tried to finish Mother’s dress before Johnny came but didn’t succeed. Went with him to get the cream. It was raining Ramona didn’t go to work until 11:30. Sewed a while and then went to the Fox. Finished dress when I returned. Thank goodness that is done. Helped Mr. Riley make suckers. Somers was down. Del was in. Called home but everyone was busy. Am home alone now. Gee it seems lonesome. Ramona and George seem to find a lot to do until all hours. I suppose I would do the same if I had such a shift. Then, not unless it was with Johnny.

Thursday May 19, 1932

Went with John to deliver some milk. Ramona left about 11:30. Sammy came about noon and had lunch with me. Ramona and some girl from the Davenport were in. They went to play tennis! Would have liked to go with them but to work I must go. Helped wrap kisses. Somers and Francis were down working. John called about 8. Mother at 9:30. Said the dress was a little long. _________

Arthur Velguth breezed in. Alan and Phil were in.

Friday May 20, 1932

John was in for a few minutes. Ramona and I started out to play tennis but the rain settled that. Hermina and Dad ere in for lunch. Went down to Doctor and then did some shopping. Bought a pattern for Maureen a dress. Cut it out when I got home. Nothing much doing. Alan was in. Johnny called. Tucker was in brought me down some bath salts. It was raining when I came home. Ramona had gone over to Holy Names to a play. Bought fishing license.

Saturday May 21, 1932

Got up at 8:15 and started to clean up the apartment. John and tuck came in about 10 so went with them out to Dishman to get some baby chicks. Oh boy “Spring Fracas” Ramona had the curtains up in the kitchen when I returned. Was going to a show but decided to make little Maureen’s dress. Finished it by 2:30. Alan was in so I sent him out to get some fishing equipment. It was raining something terrible when I came home. Talked with John.

Sunday May 22, 1932

Still raining this morning so when Clara called about 10. I told her not to bother to come early as I wouldn’t go fishing. Johnny as a little disappointed as he couldn’t wait until 2 o’clock. I wish he could come back this afternoon as I haven’t a thing to do. Hurrah Johnny called and said he was coming in. We went to a show. First one together for quite a while. Got out home about 8:30. They had two new boys working. We all went to bed early.

Monday May 23, 1932

Dad didn’t take the kiddies to school as I stayed out home. Helped do up the work as they were washing. Found out I could be very jealous of the Johhny boy. Some remarks were made of John’s attention to Emma! Johnny and I went fishing but did very little fishing. It was too windy. Drove back with Dad about 3 when he picked up the kiddies. Mr. Kelser was in. Met his brother. Somers and Francis were down. Somers was working on some board with balls. Carol Nordstrom came to the door just as I was leaving. Walked home with me.

Tuesday May 24, 1932

Didn’t hear Ramona get in. She had been to a dance. Russ woke us up about 10. Johnny came in a few minutes later. George was in. We had lunch. Thought Hermina would be in but she didin’t show up. Went to see Dr. at 1:30. I don’t know what to think about Dr. He wanted to drop by after work some night and take me driving. I didn’t give him any answer yet. He is a wonderful man and I like him a lot but only as a doctor. Mr. Riley gave me a very serious talk on managing a protestant man. Someone told him John and I were going to be married.

Wednesday May 25, 1932

John and Tucker were in. Tuck wanted to know if Ramona could stay away from George long enough to go out with him Decoration Day. May ___ to go out to the lake. John left about 11. Had lunch and then went to a show. The fellow that buys a quarter’s worth of Vanilla Chocolates picked me up after work and took me for a ride. He has his car equipped with radio and is certainly proud of it. Got home at mid-night. Alan was just leaving.

Thursday May 26, 1932

Was washing out a few pieces when Johnny arrived about 10. I must try and not keep Johnny so long but it is so hard. I see so very little of him. Johnny suggested we get married and keep it a secret but I am afraid that would be hard to do even if we could and then, what would be the sense of it ?????????

Ramona came home in the afternoon and we played tennis until the rain drove us home. Alan called. Johnny called about 8:30. Packed boxes for the Crescent. Alan brought me home. Ramona is out so I guess I will go to bed.

Friday May 27, 1932

Washed my hair and Johnny just about ruined the nice wave I put in it. Anyway we will blame it on to him. Ramona left at 10:30 for work and Johnny at 11. Met Ramona down town. Got Bud and Babe Graduation presents and the Johnny boy a birthday present as he celebrates his 22 birthday Tuesday. Arthur was in. Said he would be back and take me home if he didn’t go out of town as he didn’t show up I suppose he left. Emmett was in for a while. The “Pest” was in. Wanted to take me riding as usual but “No Sale”. Mr. Sharp was in. Called Mother.

Saturday May 28, 1932

Just finishing the big Saturday’s work when Johnny arrived. He had to go out to his home to bottle some cream. So I went with him. Mrs. Somers was upstairs so didn’t see her. John came back to the apartment and stayed for a while. Ramona had left for work. Had lunch. Ironed a few things and then, to work. Johnny called at 7:30. He said Bill came out to the Ranch. Told him I wish we were married and could go away for over Decoration Day. Maybe next year. Who knows? Somers was in and got the papers for Ramona. Francis saw Grand Hotel and said it was fine. George was up at the apartment.

Sunday May 29, 1932

Ramona got up early and went up to St. Francis to meet the folks. Johnny came in about 9o’clock for a few minutes. I had to be to work at 9:30. Clara called but told her not to bother coming early as I was going to meet the folks. Took the N.W. Blvd. car. Folks met me as they returned from the cemetery. Ramona was with them and took the car back into town. Went fishing with Johnny and Bill. I guess John was a little sore because Mother told him to not wait for me so he said he was leaving. But he better have something to do before he does that.

Monday May 30, 1932

Maureen and I were ladies of leisure and stayed in bed until 9:30. Johnny got back at 10:30. Made 2 cakes before dinner. John and I went down to the bridge fishing. No luck as usual. Johnny brought me back into town. Got up to the apartment at 3. John took me to work. Nora worked so left as soon as I arrived. Tuck called twice. Was having a great time somewhere. Kathryn O’Shangnessy and Colleen O’Riley were in. Alan picked me up on the way home and we went to the Nat to dance.

Tuesday May 31, 1932

Went downtown and bought a pair of white shoes, gloves. Had intended to wear my blue dress but Russ called about 1 and said it wouldn’t be ready until 4:30. I was a little angry but what good would it do me? Met Ramona and Hermina. We took a taxi over to Gonzaga. Buddy looked nice. All the family were there. Mr. Riley brought us back. Bud said he would be up tomorrow. Alan and Phil brought me home. Ramona and George were there. Ramona went on a tantrum and came back at 12:30.

Wednesday June 1, 1932

Johnny was up about 7:30. It was his 22^nd birthday. Ramona and I gave him a shirt and tie. He seemed to like them. Went over to the creamery with him. Buddy came in about 12:30. I had to be at Doctors at 1:30 so had him take me down there. Said he had gone on a weinny roast last night. Got back and cut out a night gown for Maureen. She has to have one for some entertainment. Somers was down before going to Lodge and came in again afterwards and worked until 11 so he brought me home. Saw Ramona and George first entering.

Thursday June 2, 1932

Slept until 9:30. Hurried and cleaned up so I could make Maureen’s nightgown. Johnny was in for a while. Had the nightgown finished when Hermina came at noon so we went to the Orpheum. Returned to the apartment before going to work. Ramona got home from work about 3:30. Called Mother in the evening. Said Maureen had to have pajamas (and after all my hurrying). Alan and Phil were in. They brought me home. Didn’t venture into the apartment thought they aggravated Ramona. She was in bed. Going there myself now.

Friday June 3, 1932

Started to wash a few things but when I finished I had a whole line. Johnny was in. Asked Ramona if she was going with Tucker tomorrow night but Ramona is still angry at him for breaking a date so wasn’t sure. Cut out a dress for Mother in the afternoon. And just about finished it before I had to go to work. Ramona went up to church to see the kiddies in an entertainment. Johnny called about 8:30. Said everyone was gone but the new men. Alan and Ramona picked me up after work and we went out home. Started to go upstairs to wake Johnny up but Mother stopped that. He came trotting down though.

Saturday June 4, 1932

Got up at 6:30 as Alan had to be to work at 7:30. Ramona and I were so tired we crawled into bed when we got home and slept until 10 o’clock. When Johnny came. Tucker came in a few minutes after John left but Ramona told him she wasn’t going with him. Went down to see Dr. Caught him just as he was preparing to leave. Sewed on Mother’s dress when I returned. Met Olive. She bought a car. Tuck and Tommy Brown were in. Arthur was in. We took Ramona and George to the Orpheum and then went out to Knight’s Diner. Wish it had been Johnny I was with. Had a few drinks.

Sunday June 5, 1932

Clara came early to work as was able to leave early but even at that Mother was mad. What a family!!? Johnny and I went fishing until 5 o’clock. Roxy and the kids were out. Don and I tried fishing from the bridge but “No Luck”. Played cribbage with Johnny for a while in the evening. Decided to go in with John and stop off at Hermina’s so slept on the lounge. I don’t know what we are going to do to get me out on Sundays but Johnny will manage somehow. I told him I didn’t want him to quit to let them fire him if they wanted to. I hope he finds something in town before he leaves there.

Monday June 6, 1932

Johnny woke me very gently with a kiss in the wee hours of the morning. Gee it was cold out. Stopped off at Hermina’s at 4:30 and crawled in bed and slept until 9:30. Johnny was back at 8 but I was too tired to get up. Just as well because Mrs. Stemich said Mother passed a few minutes later. Hermina and I played tennis then went down to the Orpheum. Just missed Johnny. Hermina bought a jacket and came up to the store to show me. Johnny called at 8:30. Gee, I was tired my face burnt so. Too much sun. Ramona got home later had been to the “Met”.

Tuesday June 7, 1932

We slept until nearly 10. John was in for a few minutes. Said he was going to apply for a job at the Hazelwood. It would be great to have him in town. I would like to be working day though if he does. Ramona and a friend of hers went out home. Went downtown and bought shoes and a smock for work. Somers was down in the evening. John called. Said things looked pretty good at the “Creamery”. Ramona was still out there. She called later from some place. Alan was in. Said he would take me to a Beer Garden someday. Somers brought me home.

Wednesday June 8, 1932

John and Tucker were in this morning. John made some remark about the fellow Ramona and she blew off again. I do believe she enjoys creating a scene. We were going swimming but Tucker wasn’t able to get a car. Went down to Doctor. He said I was nearly well!! Whoopee. Came back here and then, to work. Helped in the kitchen with Buddy. He said he had been having some great times lately. Mr. Riley was down in the evening. Called Alan. He was going out home to explore for a “still” Johnny called. Father Candon said he was up at the apartment. Alan came in about mid-night.

Thursday June 9, 1932

Alan stayed until Ramona came. He left about 2A.M. Slept quite late. Just got up when Johnny came in. Ramona left for work. Babe called and thanked us for her graduation present. Said she might be up in the afternoon. She came up about 2:30 Went down to the garage and then, she took me to work. Johnny didn’t call. I suppose he went to bed early. Tommy Brown and a Jack somebody picked me up and brought me home. Ramona and George came in soon after we arrived. All left early. Arthur was in. I refused to go out with him and he left in a huff. Poor man.

Friday June 10, 1932

Hermina was supposed to stay all night with me last night but the darn Spisenrinkeans didn’t show up. John was having the truck fixed so we had lunch together. First time for quite a while. He managed to break away at 1:30. Alan and Emmett were in. Ramona blew in about 3. Took a bath and so to work. I told John not to call as we saw quite a lot of each other today. Alan was in and brought me home. George and Ramona came in about mid-night. Well I am going to bed, so end to this 10^th day of June.

Saturday June 11, 1932

Ramona had to be to work at 10 so left early. Johnny came in about 10:10. Said he would try and get in tomorrow as the folks are terribly stubborn about him waiting for me on Sundays. George and Ramona came in just as I was leaving for work. George is leaving for Moscow Monday so Ramona is fixing dinner for him tomorrow. Wasn’t very busy. Called Johnny. Mother called about 10. Didn’t ask me if I was coming out tomorrow but seemed take a terrible interest in my managing John. I told her not to worry. She wouldn’t have to live with him. Alan brought me home.

Sunday June 12, 1932

George and Ramona went to early Mass. They just got back when Johnny arrived. George said if he could get Elaws’ car we would be out with him. After work we went out to the ranch. Ramona had to be at work at 5:30 so we hurried back. George took him up to his house to get ready and Somers gave him the car. Ramona got off early so we had a lovely dinner and then went to Liberty and went swimming. We were the only ones in b __of course it was 9 PM. Somers and his wife, Ray and Violet rode us out home. John and I went right to bed. I slept on the lounge.

Monday June 13, 1932

Only had about 4 hours sleep when Johnny called me and I came back with him. We got to the apartment at 6 AM. Boy was I tired. Crawled right in with Ramona. Johnny came back again at 9:30. And I was still in bed. Got up about 11. Cleaned up the apt. and fooled around until about 2 when Ramona and George came in. I certainly feel lazy. We took some pictures and now I am off for work. Somers Francis were down working. Johnny called. Told me to ask Somers if he saw the Park Board. Spoke to Somers but he said if he did run the Merry Go Round it would be only on Sundays. He took me home.

Tuesday June 14, 1932

It looked like it was going to be pretty hot today. Johnny was in for a while. It was Ramona’s day off. When Nick called she asked if we could have his car and he said ok. We went up to Hermina’s. Met Johnny on Monroe and again at Thorp. Saw the little Terry boy. We went to Medical Lake. Mrs. Stremich and Hermina went with us. Had a great time. Had lunch and then, went swimming. Was 20 minutes late to work but got by with no one noticing it. Johnny called and said he went swimming all by his lonesome. Poor Darling. Alan was in Came home alone. Ramona was in.

Wednesday June 15, 1932

It was cooler today. We couldn’t possible have 3 nice days in succession. Johnny was in but was in a rush. Says he is worried for fear I am becoming tired of him. I don’t believe this is the case, though I do get tired of Mother raving all the time. You would think I was going to marry Johnny tomorrow. But someday I know John will make something of himself. He is only a kid yet. Went down to see Dr. Got some beach pajamas. Ramona was in when I got home. She left with Nick for a ride. Johnny didn’t call. Tucker came down about 11 and walked home with me. Ramona was in bed. She got Tuck to go on a wienie roast tomorrow night.

Thursday June 16, 1932

Well Ramona and I each have a pair of poke dot pajamas. Johnny came in about 10. Said he got up at 2:30 so was supposed to report back home earlier. Bummed around home all day. Ramona and Edna came in. Left for work soon after. Johnny called at 7:30. Tucker was at the store at the time. Tucker left to get Ramona. A man by the name of Arthur Smith was in. Said he was managing the Hawaiian Melody Boys and that Kenny Fullmer was one of the players. Kenny had him stop in. He will be here by Sunday. Haven’t seen him for a year. Hope he makes good. Alan and Clara were in. Somers was down. Said Riley might open another store. Leo and Cyresl were in.

Friday June 17, 1932

Ramona left for work about 10:30. Johnny was in for a while. Cleaned up the apartment and then cut out a dress. Ramona came in in the afternoon. Left for work. Nothing much doing. Brought the typewriter out and typed 3 contracts for Art Smith. He came in just as I was closing. Said he had been to Coeur d’Alene. Nick was waiting for me when I came out. Poor Boy. Ramona and he had a spat. I wonder if I looked sympathetic. He talked until 12:30. Ramona was in bed so didn’t say anything to her.

Saturday June 18, 1932

Ramona was supposed to have the day off but had to work at noon hour. Johnny woke us up at 10 o’clock. Said Alan had a little lake picked out to go to tomorrow. Didn’t know the name of it or where it was but poor Mona got angry because he wouldn’t tell her. Went down to the Palace but they didn’t have my gloves fixed yet. Johnny called. Alan called. Art Smith was in and stayed a couple of hours. Buddy was down. Nick and Ramona were in. Tuck came home with me. Beat me 2 games of cribbage.

Sunday June 19, 1932

Johnny took me down to work. They came back about 1:30. Kenny was there. I guess Johnny didn’t like it as he stayed out in the car with Alan. Clara came right at 2. We had a little lake all to ourselves. Had a great time but drank too much beer. I don’t like the stuff anyway. We came back to Clare’s house and then to the apartment. Got cleaned up and went out to the Nat. While taking Johnny out home boy did I get sick. Had to stop the car Oh! Oh! Poor Johnny didn’t get much sleep. Got home about 1 o’clock. Ramona and Tuck came in about 3A.M.

Monday June 20, 1932

Still felt bum. Johnny woke us up. Ramona left for work but I stayed in bed until 11 o’clock. Managed to get the apartment cleaned. Ramona came in. Clara was at work. First time that happened since I worked there. Johnny called. Alan, Emmett, and Clare were in. Alan and Clare came home with me. Art Smith and 2 of the boys were in at the store. Alan got cookies and I made coffee. Beat Clare a game if cribbage, Ramona, Tuck and two of her friends were in soon after Alan and Clare left.

Tuesday June 21, 1932

Felt a little better but lifeless as a ragdoll. Had a little lunch and then went down to the state to a show. None of the Hawaiian Boys were in. Hop they get along ok. Somers said Riley’s men still working on opening a store on Riverside. It might mean I will get a day job if it goes through. Johnny called. Came home alone and to bed. Was woke up by Tuck and Freddie. They had been drinking a little too much. Ramona got home while they were there.

Wednesday June 22, 1932

We were still in bed when Johnny came in. Ramona left for work about 11. John left soon after. Seemed sort of discouraged. I wish Mother would leave him alone and stop telling him things I have done. I don’t know what her idea is. Went down to see Doctor. It was so hot out I came home. Ramona came in about 2:30. Helped Mr. Riley was making suckers. So I helped him for a while. Art Smith was in. Said the boys had played over the radio. Tuck and Leroy Lloyd Ramona Nicky Alan and Clare were all in. Nicky brought me home. We drove to Riadon and back.

Thursday June 23, 1932

Ramona left about 6 o’clock for work. It seemed funny to have her leave so early. Johnny came in about 10. Didn’t stay very long. We are planning to go up the river Sunday but no beer for me. I think Riley’s is covered with suckers. I will be glad when they are all wrapped. About 7 o’clock The Hawaiian Boys were in. They played about ½ hour for me. I certainly enjoyed. Had just come from KF10. Johnny called about 8:30. Ramona and Nicky were down for a few minutes. Clare and Alan came down about 11 and brought me home.

Friday June 24, 1932

Ramona had to leave early again. Got up about 9 o’clock. Johnny came in before I had everything cleaned up. Had someone out in the truck. He kept the poor boy waiting for about an hour. Washed out a few things. Think I will go downtown this afternoon. Paid 25 cents to get the squeak out of my shoes but discovered they still squeaked when I got to work. Francis had gone to Canada so Virginia was taking care of the office. Alan and Clare brought me out to Hermina’s. Stayed there as Ramona was leaving for Seattle.

Saturday June 25, 1932

Hermina and I got up about 8 o’clock. It seemed good to get out in a yard. Ena was over. Johnny stopped a couple of times. Had lunch with us and went home about 1. Got cleaned up for work. Johnny called in the evening. I am going out home with Alan tomorrow. Hermina came down in the evening. Alan and Clare took us down to the Orpheum and picked us up afterwards. Saw Greta Garbo. Hermina and I talked it over until about 3 in the morning.

Sunday June 26, 1932

We meant to get up and go to church but were so sleepy. Johnny woke us up about 8:30. Had breakfast and then to work. Mr. Riley was the first down, then Johnny and then Somers. Alan and Clare picked me up at 2 o’clock. We went swimming out home. After dinner we came into town. All got cleaned up and went to Liberty Lake to dance. Saw Tuck, Tommy, and Lloyd. Took Johnny home about mid-night. Clare stayed all night at the apartment with me.

Monday June 27, 1932

Johnny woke us up about 8 o’clock. Said the folks were having fits. Said they were on about endurance flight. Still up in the air. Ramona got in about 10. Johnny came back about noon. Clare and I had lunch for Alan at 1:30. Clare went back with him. Ramona came back about 8. She was dead tired so laid down as she has to work late tonight. Clare, Alan, and Phil were down for a while. Johnny called. Said the folks said he must stay at the ranch all the time or quit. So he quit. And I am glad. Arthur picked me up. I drove home. Ramona got home a few minutes later.

Tuesday June 28, 1932

Got up about 9:30. Let Ramona sleep on. Johnny came in about 10:30. Was afraid I would be disappointed because he quit but the folks don’t own him. Had lunch and met Clare at 12. We went to the Empress. She came back to the apartment. Ramona was there. I am going to try and not bring her around when Ramona is there, as she seems to think I do it to spite her. But I like Clare. Wasn’t very busy at work. John called. Said he was off Sunday so we can to Priest River. Alan and Clare brought me home. Ramona and Nick came in a few minutes later. Tuck, Lloyd and Tommy woke us up about mid-night.

Wednesday June 29, 1932

Ramona left about 6:30 for work. Dad brought Maureen in about 10 o’clock. She is going back with Ramona. Johnny didn’t get her until nearly 11. Said everything was ok. One of the Caswell boys is taking the route over. Dad came back about noon. We had a little lunch. I left Maureen alone because I had to go down to Drs. When I returned she had left with Ramona to do some shopping. Felt so rotten but got to work. Maureen came down about 5:30. Tuck and Ramona took her home. Johnny called. Alan and Clare were down. Buddy brought me home and 3 of his pals. Ramona and Tuck were home.

Thursday June 30, 1932

Hardly remember Mona leaving. Johnny woke me up. The Caswell boy was with him. Johnny said the folks said he could have the job back after he had a little spree. I hope he does take it back if he doesn’t get something else. Ramona came in while I was working on my dress. Three of the girls from Davenport Hotel were in. Nick took me down to work. Alan called. Johnny called and about 50 others. Came home alone. Saw Bud he was out celebrating. He is leaving for California tomorrow. Ramona came home. Had been swimming.

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