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1939
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THE AMERICAN MAGAZINE
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1939
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Rutledge - Insurance 129 So. Willard St. 1989.-W
New Year's Day.
JANUARY
1
SUNDAY
Slept badly and woke with a sore throat
which is an unusual affliction for me.
We were all late getting up so Isabel
and I were the only ones to go to church.
Dr. Ladd had a very fine sermon and
the Communion Service was lovely. It
is raw and chilly today. This afternoon
I started out on a round of calls, first
going to the Carrigan's but they were
out so I went over to see Grace Burwash
and Genette Davis. Miss D. was not in
but I had a nice chat with Miss Burwash.
From there I went over to see Harold and
Lucy French and from there down to the
New Year's reception at Col. Spalding's
which was very nice and quite gay. Mrs.
S. lovely and an air of geniality about.
I planned to stop at Margaret Loudon's but
saw no light so I went on to stop for a bit
at the Shepardson's and by that time
it was seven o 'clock so I came home to
Christmas letters, bills and accounts.
I am sorry the holiday is over as I
don't feel very ambitious for more work.
College opens.
JANUARY
2
MONDAY
Cold & clear.
JANUARY
4
WEDNESDAY
Miss Harris back today and
things
JANUARY
9
MONDAY
11:00 Hair dresser
JANUARY
16
MONDAY
2:00 Meeting of Interest groups at
Southwick
8:30 Joseph Hoffman - City Memorial
JANUARY
19
THURSDAY
2:00 Leave for Montpelier
3:00 Visit Legislature
5:00 Call on Alice & Meg
5:30 Mrs. Merediths for dinner
7:30 A.A.U.W. meeting.
JANUARY
20
FRIDAY
4:00 Meet Miss Park at Guy Page's office
JANUARY
21
SATURDAY
10:00 Meet Miss Park & drive to So. Hero to
inspect keys
camp
and get keys from
Glen.
SUNDAY
22
JANUARY
Church 10:45.
Dinner - Mrs. Hoyts 1:00.
JANUARY
23
MONDAY
11:00 Meet Mr. Thurber at Howard Bank
4:00 Dr. McSweeney - 2 serums.
JANUARY
24
TUESDAY
7:00 Sesqui-Cenntenial [Centennial] Com. Meeting.
U.V.M. Alumnae
JANUARY
25
WEDNESDAY
6:00 Church Meeting & Supper.
JANUARY
27
FRIDAY
10:00 Normal School Conference at
Southwick
3:30 Tea at Southwick
6:00 Meet Miss Brackett
7:00 Dessert Bridge
Marjorie Way - games, etc.
JANUARY
28
SATURDAY
10:00 Brandon Inn - Fletcher Farms
meeting.
To go with Mr. Carrigan & Miss Brackett.
SUNDAY
29
JANUARY
JANUARY
30
MONDAY
11:00 Y.WCA. Committee meeting
FEBRUARY
2
THURSDAY
8:00 Miss Park left today.
FEBRUARY
3
FRIDAY
9:30 Hair dresser.
FEBRUARY
4
SATURDAY
Snowing early today but before noon was clear
and lovely. Had busy hour in the office and
then tore over to Southwick to fix tables, back
downtown for more flowers, candles, etc. and
to interview a prospective councilor for
Y.WCA. Back to Southwick to find that
our friends had sent beautiful flowers
for our party. Pres. & Mrs. Bailey, Dean & Mrs.
Swift, House Directors, girls in the office,
other girls - Mrs. Adams. The party went off
beautifully and about 225 were
there during the P.M. Girls looked lovely,
place lovely, food good and everyone
seemed to enjoy themselves. My feet
hurt so that I could barely walk out to
the car to go home.
SUNDAY
5
FEBRUARY
Slept badly because I was excited. Yola
called before I was dressed so instead of
going to church I went to the hospital
to see her. Called John today: he has had
a mean time with grip but is better.
Went to Coffee Hour at Southwick
today, then took flowers to Mrs. Metcalf,
Mrs. Southwick, Yola, Mrs. Turnbull
and Miss Davis.
FEBRUARY
6
MONDAY
7:30 Neighbors - Klifa Club -
7:45. Women of Faculty
Stephen Foster Evening.
FEBRUARY
7
TUESDAY
Mrs. Adams asked me to go with her
but the snow made her nervous so
we decided to go on the bus which
was much better. The luncheon
lasted forever - until 4:00 and
was not particularly interesting.
After that I went to Ed Hamilton's
office to see about compensation
12:00 Montpelier Tavern - Luncheon of
Committee on World's Fair
for Yola Tamburri came then
Mrs. Greer and I had dinner
at the Tavern. Dora came in while
we were eating also most everyone
else in Montpelier. Later we went
up to her apartment and saw Jim
Ainsworth, Anne, John & Jean -
the latter ill in bed recovering
from an operation. Jim & Jean
are to be married in the Spring.
Anne served us coffee and
doughnuts and John took me to
the train. Got upper berth for
Concord. Very weary indeed
FEBRUARY
8
WEDNESDAY
7:30 Worcester - Mass.
Alumni Association
FEBRUARY
9
THURSDAY
Woke up with sore stomach muscles and
a bit of a dizzy feeling but otherwise
apparently none the worse for my
last night adventure. Carol brought
my breakfast to me in bed and
I ate leisurely while she chattered.
The general disorder in which she
lives would drive me insane
and I do not see how she can
discipline nurses when her
surroundings are always getting
the best of it. We decided that I
should take the 10:30 bus to
Springfield see Ella there and
take the sleeper home but when
I reached Springfield I found that
a good day train was leaving
in a few minutes so I decided
to go home where I arrived
about 6:30 much to the
surprise and pleasure of
my family who had not
expected me until tomorrow
morning. Feel rather flat
so to bed.
FEBRUARY
10
FRIDAY
7:00 Dinner at Mrs. Eckhardtt's
FEBRUARY
11
SATURDAY
Lovely day.
SUNDAY
12
FEBRUARY
Dinner - Prof Burroughs.
FEBRUARY
14
TUESDAY
2:00 Current Events Group - Southwick.
7:45 A.A.U.W. & U.VM. Alumnae
FEBRUARY
15
WEDNESDAY
8:00 Sleet storm today.
5:00 Miss Constance Wheeler / Tea
Mrs. Levi P. Smith
7:30 Symphony Concert.
FEBRUARY
16
THURSDAY
6:00 Waterbury - Mother - Daughter Banquet.
FEBRUARY
18
SATURDAY
9:30 Alumni Council Meeting -
2:30 Alumni Luncheon
2:00 Style Demonstration Southwick
4:00 B.B. Game - Vt vs. Amherst.
5:45 Fa-Mo-Son-Daughter Banquet Van Ness.
7:30 Kalk [Kake] Walk.
SUNDAY
19
FEBRUARY
Very weary today and did not go
to church but had to go over
to Southwick for Coffee Hour
and also to Mrs. Pope's for a tea
in honor of her mother. Spent
evening mending my coat and
took train at 11:10 for N.Y.
Did not sleep much.
FEBRUARY
20
MONDAY
Arrived in N.Y. on time and
much to my surprise John
was there to meet me and
we went down to the apartment
for breakfast and ate with
Betty before she left for work.
My stomach was not too good
and I could not eat much.
Later I went up town and
bought a much-too-expensive
corset and a hat at Franklin
Simon's, Very warm day and
my fur coat was burden. Got
room at the Astor and
had a nap there, dressed &
met Margie Powers Crowley
and went to the Phi Beta Kappa
banquet with her. A great crowd
of learned people and a very
interesting program and an
excellent dinner. Had to
leave at 11:00 to get my train
at 11:40. Got to bed and
was glad to do so.
FEBRUARY
21
TUESDAY
Woke up in Ohio somewhere with sleet
and snow blowing. Had a very
simple breakfast which cost me
95¢ - worth about 35¢. Arrived
Cleveland about 11:30 & went to
Statler where much confusion
reigned and I hung around
for more than an hour before
I got my room. Missed the
noon luncheon for which I had
already paid $1.45 and
finally got registered and
went to a Symposium on
"marriage" - very hot and
crowded. Unpacked and had
dinner quietly then went
to an interesting evening
meeting on Physical Education.
To bed with great speed
afterward.
Cleveland, Ohio. Dean's Convention
FEBRUARY
22
WEDNESDAY
Barbara arrived before I was
out of the shower so I
hurried to dress and
joined her for breakfast
and later we got a double
room together.
FEBRUARY
24
FRIDAY
Busy day going to meetings
and a luncheon for Dean's
at which those who had served
for 25 yrs. were cited with
pleasant speeches. Sat beside
Chloe Owings and was much
amused by her bitter comments
on Ellen S. Woodward & WPA.
Barbara invited me to be
her guest at dinner, Miss
Marjorie Landon called on
me, also Charlotte Brown,
formerly U.V.M. now Dean of
Women at Grove City. Pa.
Barbara brought a friend
Miss Cutwright for dinner
and afterwards we packed
and she went to a different
hotel to stay until Tuesday
while I took sleeper for
N.Y. Very comfortable trip
but train was late so did
not arrive until 9:30 and
thus had to eat breakfast on
train.
FEBRUARY
25
SATURDAY
My train was more than an hour late
so John had about given me up when
I got to 200 West 15th. Had a leisurely
breakfast and then went up to
L.&T. to get a comfortable corset which
I found there. Looked at the furnished
rooms, bought some hand kerchiefs
for Freda and was home for dinner
by the time it was ready. Afterwards
we walked over to Lexington Ave and
took subway to Grand Central Palace
to see Sportman's Show. Animals
were all that was especially of
interest. Byrd's artic [arctic] dogs very good.
Walked most of way home. Very weary.
SUNDAY
26
FEBRUARY
New York
Pouring rain and wind
Woke to the rustle of wind & rain which
lasted all day. I got up early and finally washed
the dinner dishes in the kitchen before John &
Betty were up. Had planned on going to hear
Dr. Sizoo but decided not to go in the rain.
Betty went to church. Doris Kemp came over
for a couple of hours. Very happy day.
FEBRUARY
27
MONDAY
Up early and after breakfast John
and I started out, he to go to work and
I to the G.C. to get ticket and then
I walked over to Fifth Ave. down to 34
and down to the Penn Station just in
time to get my train to Rockville Center
where Florence met me. We had a very
nice lunch at her house and a long
talk about YWCA then drove out
to Jones Beach to see the surf and then
she took me in to 75 Ave where I
took the subway to 59th St. and a
taxi to Mayfair House where I had
tea with Aunt Kate and a very
brief glimpse of Jean. At 6:00 I got
away, took a bus down to 14th St.
and arrived just in time for a
very good dinner which Betty
had ready. John and Betty
went with me to the station and
I got my train and perforce
went soon to bed Woke up with
bad indigestion and had to
repair to dressing room and
take tablets. Finally got to sleep.
FEBRUARY
28
TUESDAY
Arrived in B. on time and was
home for breakfast. Found Mother
better and the work at the
office pretty well caught up so
I was not quite swamped.
Busy day and glad when
night came and it was time
to go to bed.
MARCH
1
WEDNESDAY
4:00 Mrs. Andrews - Tea
6:30 Mother's & Daughter's Essex Jct.
MARCH
2
THURSDAY
10:30 Mrs. Bickford.
11:00 Hairdresser.
MARCH
3
FRIDAY
7:00 - 8:30 Kappa Sigma Reception
MARCH
4
SATURDAY
10:00 Meet Florence Mackie at office
SUNDAY
5
MARCH
3 - 5. Tea at Tri-Delt House
Coffee Hour - Southwick.
YWCA - Mrs. Weld.
Cold - beastly wind.
MARCH
7
TUESDAY
3:00 Board Meeting - Faculty Ladies
3:30 Klifa Tea Sanders Hall.
4:00 Tea at Helen Robinson's
7:00 Mass Meeting - Miss Coates.
7:45 UVM Alumnae Mrs. Kidder's on
206 Summit St. To read a play.
Cold & clear.
MARCH
8
WEDNESDAY
1:00 Luncheon, Klifa.
MARCH
10
FRIDAY
7:30 Dean Hills Sugar Party
MARCH
11
SATURDAY
Busy day - morning at office
with plenty to do. Home for lunch
and then down town - on my feet -
to get my car and do a few errands -
then over to Southwick to greet
the Middlebury girls who were our
guests for a WAA play day. Home
to go to market, then dinner and
getting dressed to go over to Miss
Holbrook's where Dr. Douglass and
I reported on our experiences at
Cleveland. All Education people
there - very pleasant and nice
refreshments. Home with K. Sheldon
and wearily to bed.
SUNDAY
12
MARCH
Did not go to morning church. Jean Schoppe
came to lunch and before that I worked
on tax figures. Went to Vespers to hear
Dr. Brown, Dean of Yale Divinity School.
Later Hazel Dean and Sue Jordan
came for tea. Spent eve. on tax
how I had Income Tax.
MARCH
13
MONDAY
Woke up to see the air thick with
snow and a foot on the ground.
I did not take my car out because
I felt sure that I could do nothing
but get stuck in the nearest drift
so I walked to work. Mrs. Greer called
early to ask if I would see a Mrs.
Shackleton the new WPA Consultant
who has been appointed to take my
place. They came and we went
to the Park. Mrs. S. is very attractive
and I believe that she is clever.
Busy day in office with many
interviews, few letters. Called
off the House Director's meeting
because of the blizzard. A full
18 in of snow by five o'clock.
Walked home and spent
evening on Income tax
figures.
7:30 House Director's Meeting.
MARCH
15
WEDNESDAY
8:30 Blanche Yurka.
MARCH
23
THURSDAY
6:15 - Chinese dinner at "Y"
Easter Recess begins today.
APRIL
1
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
2
APRIL
Palm Sunday.
Snowed hard all day long until 8 in
had fallen: still snowing when I went to
bed. Elspeth laid up completely today with
neuritis in her shoulder so I could not
go to church.
APRIL
3
MONDAY
Very domestic today. Elspeth was in
bed all day so I washed, ironed
cooked, cleaned and waited on
the invalid. She is some better tonight
Did not go downtown to shop as
I had planned, thus saving my
money.
APRIL
4
TUESDAY
Bleak day snowing as usual, but
not so vigorously. Elspeth arranged to
have Mrs. Dawson come up to stay
this afternoon and until I get back
from Rutland. I did up the work
and got away for Rutland with
Charlotte about 11:00. The car went
very well but the roads, altho not
icy were very rough and wet. We
had lunch at the Howe's Coffee Shop
and then reported at Marion's to leave
my bag; thence to Mrs. Smith's for
YWCA tea which was quite nice and
a goodly gathering of youngsters came.
Back to Marion's to supper and
sat up fairly late talking over
YWCA plans. Almost as soon as
I was in bed began to have frightful
indigestion which lasted most all
night and robbed me of most
of my rightful sleep. Did not dare
make any noise for fear of waking
Marion so just had to suffer.
Finally dozed off about 4:00.
APRIL
5
WEDNESDAY
Woke up feeling a good deal of a
wreck and with no urge for
breakfast. Charlotte & her sister
came at 9:00 and we got off
soon after. I stopped to see Mr.
Sawyer who gave me $35, for Y.W
which pleased and surprised me.
Very weary before I reached
home and when I got there
I got undressed and went
to bed quite speedily without
lunch and slept until 4:00
P.M. which did me great good.
Elspeth better so Mrs. D. went
home.
APRIL
7
FRIDAY
Very busy this forenoon cleaning
closets and helping Elspeth
with the work.
5:00 Good Friday Service at Methodist
Church from which I went to see
Dr. Katherine and got two shots of
serum. Feeling fairly rotten.
APRIL
8
SATURDAY
Busy morning in the office where I found
plenty of work to do. Then down to YWCA to look
after mail there, home to lunch and then to
market, took Elspeth up to the hospital and
came home to take a brief rest before dinner.
Had Easter cards and $18 check from Aunt
Kate. Sent cards to my aunts & to James.
This evening we played Chinese
checkers until 9:30 and enjoyed
that genteel pastime.
Sun shone today but there has
been a raw, cold wind blowing
from the N.W.
Flowers from
James.
Easter Sunday.
SUNDAY
9
APRIL
Cold &
dreary day.
Up early to listen to Sunrise Service from Los. Angeles
which was good. Elspeth & I went to church and
Dr. Ladd preached a good sermon. Home to the tra-
ditional ham & egg dinner, then E. went up
to hospital to see Helen, while we listened to Dr.
Fosdick & later drove out to airport to see new
Montreal-N.Y. plane come in. Heard Catholic
Hour & after supper went to Union Service.
Spring Term opens.
APRIL
10
MONDAY
Back at work today. Miss Harris
drove up from Boston and as
a result has a "crick" in her
neck today so this evening
she had to go to the osteopath.
Very busy with room choosing
YWCA, visit to Free Press to
see David Howe anent Mr.
Crosby's firing Martha Buttrick
from WPA and then over to plan
campaign of protest with Miss
Holbrook. Meeting at Allen
House tonight to settle question of
where girls are to go next year and
we decided to let them stay there
M. Buttrick telephoned tonight that
Mr. Crosby had been forced by Mrs.
Bailey to reinstate her but the Roddy
woman whose work here has been so
unsatisfactory, is to go, which I think is
well. Cards from Betty & John today.
APRIL
11
TUESDAY
Miss Harris was too ill to get up this
morning and Edith was also in
bed with a bad cold so we put
off the room choosing until Wed.
I drove over to see Freda after
work and found her a bit more
comfortable. Very lame today
myself, especially right arm. Did
not go out tonight but we three
played Chinese checkers.
Had letter from Mrs. Hanson today
asking if we want her back this
summer. I don't know what to do
about the summer. I wish we could
rent the house or have it closed
but that means lawns etc would
have to be cared for by someone.
What I could do with a $1,000 but that
is only possible thro' a miracle. I also
need a new car and barring that
I must put $40.00 - $50.00 into the old
one to make it safe to drive.
Snow storm.
April
12
WEDNESDAY
Miss Harris and Edith were
still unable to come to the office
today so Mrs. Hand came
over this P.M. to help Constans
and me with the room choosing
process which really went
very well indeed.
Cold & damp this A.M. and a
real snowstorm again this
P.M. 2-3 inches. Tonight clear
and much colder. I took Elspeth
down to the City Hall to hear the
Vermont Symphony Concert, was
too lame and weary to go
myself. Did not get thro' at the
office in time to go to Church
Council supper.
6:00 Vermont Church Council supper
APRIL
13
THURSDAY
3:00 YWCA Meeting Southwick.
APRIL
15
SATURDAY
Vespers today
SUNDAY
16
APRIL
Got up farily early went to
church in A.M. and also to
Vespers, and to call on Helen
Dustan at the Hospital.
APRIL
17
MONDAY
6:30 Buffet Supper - Southwick.
Sigma Gamma.
Very pleasant evening.
APRIL
18
TUESDAY
Very busy day at office, full of more
reverberations from Slade Hall fuss.
I saw several girls today and
about 5:30 got to Mrs. Loudon
who told her side of the story
The girls say that she mis-
represents things - maybe she
does - but they are a mean
lot, or at least three or four
are.
Long Phi Beta meeting to discuss
whether or not El Ed students are
eligible for Phi Beta Kappa.
Mr. Kehoe feels strongly that it
is a liberal arts society etc. I do
too but see no reason for making
an issue of El. Ed.
4:30 Phi Beta Kappa Meeting Education Office
student Union tonight - Very
nice service - Still cold.
6:30 Student Union Mass Meeting 7:30.
7:30 Kappa Alpha Theta at House.
APRIL
19
WEDNESDAY
Warmer today ending with
pouring rain this P.M. and
eve. I intended to go to Montpelier
and Plainfield today but I
was delayed too long to get
an early start so I have
put it off until tomorrow
when Freda will go with me
I hope.
More trouble with Slade today
and so tonight I called a
meeting at Southwick to talk
it over. I don't know how
much good it did but at
any rate we talked, talked
and talked so it ought to
be all out of the systems.
I bought a tweed coat today
with flecks of red in it and
a red lining. It is quite
plain - box style, high,
plain collar - really
rather stylish I think.
Not feeling very well today
Very, very lame.
APRIL
20
THURSDAY
6:30 Dinner at Alpha Chi Omega
6:30.
APRIL
22
SATURDAY
12:00 Unitarian Association Boston.
12:30 Meeting of Goddard Trustees.
6:00 Hotel Bellvue Boston,
New England Goddard Society.
SUNDAY
23
APRIL
APRIL
25
TUESDAY
4:00 Activity Program Southwick
4:05 - 5:45
7:45 A.AUW. Southwick.
APRIL
26
WEDNESDAY
1:00 Mrs Burns Luncheon.
6:30 Junior Women's Clubs
Montpelier - "Careers"
APRIL
27
THURSDAY
7:30 Omicron Nu - Brick Barn 7:30,
Legislation of interest To Home Econ
Opera
MAY
1
MONDAY
8:15 Mortar Board Breakfast
1:00 Mortar Board Luncheon, Robinson.
7:30 Women of Faculty -
Southwick.
MAY
2
TUESDAY
4:00 Ladies of Faculty
5:00 Social Life Com.
MAY
3
WEDNESDAY
8:30 M.F. Hospital 10-15 min.
MAY
4
THURSDAY
7:30 Omicron Nu - Brick Barn.
7:30.
MAY
5
FRIDAY
11:30 Heredity Class Dr. Popenoe
8:00 City Auditorium Popenoe
MAY
9
TUESDAY
4:00 Mortar Board Initiation.
7:00 Banquet Oak Ledge
Mortar Board.
MAY
10
WEDNESDAY
12:30 Lunch - Montpelier
3:00 YWCA. Montpelier, Harlow
7:00 Mrs. Page - Dinner Party
MAY
11
THURSDAY
8:15 Junior Play
MAY
12
FRIDAY
8:30 Junior Prom
MAY
15
MONDAY
2:30 Wells River. Time?
MAY
20
SATURDAY
Dance - Southwick.
SUNDAY
21
MAY
9:00 Pan-Hellenic
1:00 Luncheon Ruggles.
3:30 Coffee Hour
6:45 Banquet K E L.
MAY
22
MONDAY
11:45 8-10 min WDEV, Waterbury
on Students working way thro college.
Lilac Day. Still raining but the girls
decided to have Lilac Day ceremonies
inside. All went very well and the
whole thing was very beautiful.
Priscilla Savage was lovely and
I was very pleased with it all.
MAY
24
WEDNESDAY
1:00 Opening Session Federation
2:15 Talk 30 min.
MAY
26
FRIDAY
12:30 Junior Women's Clubs.
Luncheon.
MAY
27
SATURDAY
I went to the hospital early. Aunt Kate had
gone in to the operating room and Jean
and Bunny were waiting. I went to the
office, did an errand for Ouida. She called
to say that the surgeon found the condition
much as he expected and that there is nothing
can be done. I am heart sick over it. She
may come out of this but even so will
always be an invalid. I just can't see
how she can stand it, active as she is.
Jean & Bunny came to dinner and
later we saw "Wuthering Heights."
4:00 - 6:00 Mrs. Donahue & Towne
35 Pearl St. Essex Jct.
Did not go to Mrs. Towne's tea.
SUNDAY
28
MAY
Pan-Hellenic 9:00
A.M.
Up early and went over to
Southwick to Pan-Hellenic meeting. Got back
11:00. Elspeth had gone with Jean. Mrs. Newton
here and I think she is a very good
person. After dinner she went home and I
stopped in to see Bunny. Aunt Kate feeling
rather low - coughs a good deal. Dora in this
eve. Mother not so well today. Very humid
JUNE
1
THURSDAY
7:00 Dinner at Mrs Swift's.
JUNE
3
SATURDAY
7:00 P.M. Dinner at
Twist-O-Hill -
Lucy & Harold French.
SUNDAY
4
JUNE
JUNE
5
MONDAY
6:30 Women of Faculty.
Twist-o-Hill.
JUNE
6
TUESDAY
6:30 Dinner at Florence's with
Nina
JUNE
7
WEDNESDAY
4:00 20 Faculty meeting
6:30 Busmen girls - Twist-o-Hill
JUNE
8
THURSDAY
9:00 University Senate
3:30 Senior Tea.
JUNE
9
FRIDAY
9:30 Class speech - Library Steps.
2:30 Class Day - Campus
JUNE
10
SATURDAY
9:00 Alumni Council
Phi Beta Kappa - Report
on Feb, meeting.
12:30 Alumni Luncheon.
7:00 Theta June Spread
SUNDAY
11
JUNE
JUNE
12
MONDAY
1:00 Luncheon - Robinson.
JUNE
22
THURSDAY
11:45 WDEV - Waterbury - 8-10 min
talk on Boys & girls working way thro
college E.S.T Farin Hour
8.4 gals. gas.
JULY
1
SATURDAY
Started early for Fletcher Farm, leaving
Mrs. Newton to visit her daughter
in Ludlow. Charles went to drive.
Long meeting so we did not
get away until 4:30 and
had to come home via
Burlington to leave Mrs. N.
so we were late home and
poor Charly was pretty well
worn out when we got there.
Found Mother & Mrs. Hanson
feeling quite courageous about
getting along alone.
SUNDAY
2
JULY
Fixed beautiful peonies for
church. We went to church,
Mrs. H. and I but it was too
chilly for Mother. Very good sermon.
Called on Aunt Kate and
took her some lovely peonies
& pansies. Mrs. H. went home
so I did not go to church tonight
JULY
3
MONDAY
Got up early and drove to
Burlington and spent a
very busy day at the
office but, as Mr. Douglass
did not appear to need
me I decided to spend the
holiday at home but
could not leave tonight
because of having Helen
Nichols for supper to confer
on plans for the various
S.S. activities. While I was
getting supper Helen Robinson
called up and I asked her
to come too, which she did
We had chicken salad and
strawberries and angel
cake for dessert. I am
frightfully tired tonight
and very lame as to
back and sore of feet.
It is getting much warmer
JULY
4
TUESDAY
Rose early and drove home
going by way of Cambridge
for a change. Being a holiday
the road constriction was
temporarily suspended and
there was little traffic so early
hence I made good time and
reached home well before noon.
It is much warmer today
but beautifully clean and
in fact, an ideal summer
day. Mother feeling better
and able to enjoy sitting
out on the front porch where
we have put the old rocking
chair, rescued from the attic.
We took Mrs. H. up to Guy's this
P.M. so she can go with them
to Barton to see the fireworks.
I made lemon sherbet and
icebox cookies this forenoon.
Much fireworks going on
all around tonight. Early
to bed as I must be up
and off betimes.
JULY
5
WEDNESDAY
Mabel Young rode down
with me this A.M and we
were here well before 8:30
Very hot today and the
mob at the Gym seemed
to make it hotter. Helen
made ten gallons of punch
Mrs. D. brought lovely flowers
and I brought some fine
peonies from home so
we had a very attractive
table set up in the Gym and
served cold drinks all
afternoon. I was not
through there until
after six, then came
home and got a simple
supper on a tray and
dragged wearily to bed.
Plans all made for the
reception tomorrow
evening.
JULY
6
THURSDAY
Very, very hot and humid.
Spent all forenoon at Gym
and most of P.M. serving
punch again to the thirsty
registrants. Went over to
Southwick with flowers late
in the P.M. and found that
Mrs. D. & her committee had
already decorated the rooms
beautifully. Came home
bathed and dressed but
perspired so that my clothes
stuck to me. Had reception
in So. Lounge from 8:00 8:45,
then a very nice recital
by Mrs. Nichols and Mr. Dunbar
down in the Gym and a
dance from 10:00-12:00.
by which time feet were
nearly finished. More punch
and many strange faces.
Glad to climb into my
bed but too warm
to sleep.
JULY
7
FRIDAY
Woke up more weary than
when I went to bed.
Still hot.
JULY
8
SATURDAY
Worked until 10:30 in office then
off to Montpelier. There called
at State Dept. of Ed. saw Mr.
Bailey, did some business for
Mr. Douglass and went to
WPA office for music books
then over to Plainfield for
Goddard meeting which
lasted until 4:30. Had lunch
at the Inn, and drove home
via Cabot arriving about
5:30. Choir rehearsal this eve.
Mother & Mrs. H quite chipper
in spite of the heat. Called on
Aunt Kate this eve. Tore my new
white dress on her door catch.
SUNDAY
9
JULY
Not so hot today. Fixed
flowers for church, sang in
choir and heard a very good
sermon. Mother went to church
too and enjoyed it, also went
to C.E. this eve. Out-of-door
meeting led by Jean on
"Bible Drama" rather sketchy.
JULY
10
MONDAY
Up early and drove back
thro lovely morning not
hot but just right. Very
busy day, climaxed
by opening entertainment
at Southwick, Cornelia
Otis Skinner. Very late
beginning, owing to large
crowd. Good but too
much repeated from last
time.
Things seem to be getting
underway nicely and
Mr. Douglass looks more
cheerful than he did
altho I do not think the
registration is up to last
year yet.
Had dinner at Grassmount
very good, too.
JULY
11
TUESDAY
Busy morning, as usual
wrote up minutes of Fletcher
Farm meeting and had
them typed and sent off.
President Bailey going to
Boston tonight to see his
doctor. How I hope he will
come back improved in
health.
This P.M. worked at office
until 3:30 then did some
errands - mostly paying
bills - and gathered in
little Dorothy Underwood &
drove out to Hochelaga for
"Open House". arrived when
most of the program was over
but had a chance to see Mrs.
Upson and Mrs. Buttrick.
Had supper there and
stayed to hear Ernest
Johnson sing - bold.
Drove home leisurely thro'
twilight shadows and
swells of new-mown hay.
JULY
12
WEDNESDAY
Much cooler today but
clear and lovely.
Busy morning with
Cooperative House applications
and conference with Mr.
Kehoe, Got new vacuum
cleaner for Southwick,
had conference with Lois
Jackson about NYC project
and cleared my desk
fairly well before 5:00.
Got supper - potato salad,
cold ham, chocolate cake
& strawberries and then
went over to Southwick
to meeting of House Directors
which was very mild as
there does not seem to be
much excitement so far
Home, wrote to John &
to CAW and made up
this book - then to my
bed.
JULY
31
MONDAY
6:30 Mr. Schulge for dinner.
AUGUST
5
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
6
AUGUST
Mother went to church - not
large congregation but a
good sermon.
Callers all P.M.
AUGUST
7
MONDAY
Catherine Wilcox came
this A.M. to spend night
and we had a nice
visit
YWCA all day -
trying to get Scholarship
girls arranged for.
Worked late, went to picnic
at 5:30 - ate sparingly and
from there we went down
to Nina's for supper. Had
lovely evening & good
visit
AUGUST
8
TUESDAY
Catherine had to leave early
this A.M. to go to Cambridge
to get her father and drive
to Morgan.
AUGUST
10
THURSDAY
Got worried at not hearing
from John: Called home & Mother
not heard either so called N.Y.
& talked with him Betty ill in
bed since a week ago Wednesday
am much disturbed about
her.
"Kind Lady" Very good indeed
AUGUST
11
FRIDAY
Ruth Chalmers came on bus &
spent night. Dinner at Twist-
o-Hill and went to the
play again. Not quite so
good as last night
Very tired & YWCA
has got me down.
Beautiful Northern Lights
AUGUST
12
SATURDAY
Very busy A.M. at 1:30 YWCA
scholarship girls began to
arrive. Took one load up and
Pauline Rowe saved my life by
taking second load. One
came on bus at 6:00 but
Alfred came for her. Drove
back here, packed and went
on home arriving completely
exhausted. Philip White there
to ask me to play organ for
Agnes tomorrow and
Ellen Comer Anderson and
her daughter Helena there to
talk plans for college.
SUNDAY
13
AUGUST
Worn out - Played organ
because Agnes was ill. Also
got very irritated, out flat
all P.M. Thunder storm
cleared air somewhat.
AUGUST
14
MONDAY
2:00 Dr. McSweeney - found b.p.
down to 80 - feeling low.
Cora here to spend night
Girls at Tri-Delt House
Had dinner with Nina
at Joe's.
AUGUST
15
TUESDAY
Summer School Closes.
Saw "And They Shall Have
Music" - wonderful picture
Thrilled by it.
AUGUST
19
SATURDAY
Mrs. Hanson still away so I
was right busy all morning
doing up the work and
getting things in order for
the week-end.
SUNDAY
20
AUGUST
Went to church - the Mueller's
played beautifully and
Mr. Bayer preached - well enough
Large congregation
AUGUST
21
MONDAY
Lovely day and I was very
busy helping Nettie with
the washing and doing
many small duties such
as fixing flowers, dusting
etc. My poor feet hurt very
much. This evening went
at 6:00 with Phoebe, Bunny
& Nina's nurse to Newport
to see the movies which
were nothing special
AUGUST
22
TUESDAY
Very busy morning and got off
for Burlington about 9:30 so
arrived before office closed at
noon. Found Freda there and
went over several housing
matters with her. She has looked
at Mrs. Sullivan's on So. Willard
St. and we have agreed to approve
that. She with her sister and
her nephew, are staying in
my apartment and I had
lunch there with them and
afterwards went back to the
office. My brake was not working
right so Charles took it down
to C.P. Smith Jr. Inc, and it was
nearly 5:00 before it was ready -
brake fluid leaking. Then we
went up to Hochelaga where
I met Mr Adams and Mr.
Thurber who were going over
with Mrs. Weld the repairs needed
Could not stay for supper but stopped
at Chimney Corner for a Sandwich
and got home about 9:30.
AUGUST
23
WEDNESDAY
Very busy morning because the
electricity was off all day yesterday
and Mrs. Hanson did not get
the ironing done. I helped her
this forenoon and we nearly
finished it. I also cooked a
chicken which Phoebe sent
up yesterday and made Cottage
pudding. This P.M. we drove
down to town-line and
parked to see the unveiling
ceremonies of the monument
which marks the Hazen Road.
Quite a crowd was present
and altho it was very hot in
the sun we enjoyed it and
Mother was so glad that she
went. Minnie Seaver came
to call afterwards - also Ouida
& Phoebe. I was very weary
by supper time but later
went with Phoebe, Ouida etc
to the village to see the variety
entertainment which was past
of the Sesqui-Centennial.
Sesqui-Centennial
AUGUST
24
THURSDAY
Beautiful day but very hectic.
Up early to get large salad
made for the Community dinner
at the Common. Mother got all
dressed in her white suit and
really looked lovely. After an
early lunch we went to the
Common where my duty was to
look after Mr. Grout, the speaker
of the day. Parked car where we
could see and hear and
A.T.S. sat there. She saw many
friends and had a good time.
Grout's speech too long and
too political, otherwise OK. Gov.
Aiken was very good, I stayed
to take a Last look at the
Gym where old-fashioned
things were exhibited - very nice.
Home finally rather weary.
Nettie went over to see Earle
and so I did not go to the
fireworks and band concert
which closed the day's
program. Wrote to John
AUGUST
25
FRIDAY
Up early and Charles and I
left for Fletcher Farm at 8:00
A.M. He had been out until
3:00 A.M. last night so he was
all in and when we got to
Bethel I offered to drive. We
were a bit late for 10:30 but
were on hand for most of it.
Small group present but
Grace Hamlin of Amherst was
there - quite a delightful person.
Had dinner as Mrs. Fletcher's
guests and another session
after then left about 4:00
for Rutland and Burlington.
Ran into heavy rainstorm
reached B. 6:30, got gas left
Charles and I went on to
Camp Hochelaga for the banquet
for which, as usual, I was late
but I got some of it and enjoyed
the program. Back to B. where
I telephoned to reassure
Mother - then home where we
arrived at 11:45 - Very tired.
AUGUST
26
SATURDAY
Busy day as I swept my room,
the bathroom and halls. Mrs.
H. not feeling very well - has
not been herself since the Fair
Off to Henry's this P.M. and gone
again tonight - bad idea.
Mother pretty tired today.
Dorothy and George Armstrong
called this P.M. Charles
worked all day mending
the steps by kitchen porch
which Thomas left unfinished.
Weary tonight. Going to
Aunt Kate's tomorrow
for lunch. Nice letter from John today
also one from Agnes West.
SUNDAY
27
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
1
FRIDAY
7:00 Chamber of Commerce,
Orleans, Vt.
SEPTEMBER
7
THURSDAY
1:30 Hairdresser - Greensboro $1.10
2:30 Mrs. Bichford
6:00 Mrs. Howard for supper
Harriet Dustan.
SEPTEMBER
9
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
10
SEPTEMBER
Abnaki - Sun for dinner &
speak afterward
SEPTEMBER
11
MONDAY
10:00 Mr. Goodell.
4:00 4:20 Faculty meeting
7:30 Freshman sing 7:30 Grassmount
SEPTEMBER
12
TUESDAY
9:00 Freshmen Enrollment - Gym.
SEPTEMBER
13
WEDNESDAY
11:00 - 12:30 Freshmen Women -
Southwick.
6:00 Picnic Supper - Redstone.
SEPTEMBER
15
FRIDAY
Class work begins.
SEPTEMBER
16
SATURDAY
4:00 - 6:00 Freshman Tea
SUNDAY
17
SEPTEMBER
4:00 Vesper Service - Women
Ira Allen Chapel
OCTOBER
3
TUESDAY
4:15 YWCA tea - Southwick.
4:30 " Klifa club - Mrs. Carroll &
Ms. Platka
5:30 Mrs. Bristol. 26 Isham St.
OCTOBER
4
WEDNESDAY
9:00 Meet Mrs. Hand & Miss Harris at
Redstone to look at draperies.
4:00 Joint Conference - Southwick
6:00 Dinner at Sanders.
7:00 7:15 Scholarship Chairman
at Southwick.
OCTOBER
5
THURSDAY
2:00 Childrens Aid - Klifa Club
6:30 Dinner at Mrs. Jacobson's.
151 Loomis St. #9.
OCTOBER
7
SATURDAY
Home Coming Day at University.
Bayer - Dance.
SUNDAY
8
OCTOBER
Tea at Mrs. Andrews.
OCTOBER
9
MONDAY
12:30 Left early to drive home in order
to attend Anna Root's funeral
arriving just on the dot of
four o'clock. Very sad
3:00 Ladies of Faculty Board Meeting
Went home afterward
and slept night there.
OCTOBER
10
TUESDAY
Up early to drive back.
OCTOBER
11
WEDNESDAY
4:00 Tea at Mrs. Smith's for YWCA.
6:00 6:15 Parish Supper. Church.
OCTOBER
14
SATURDAY
8:00 Delta Kappa Gamma breafkast
11:00 YWCA meeting Montpelier
6:00 Faculty Club Dinner.
and reception
8
SUNDAY
15
OCTOBER
Cold, windy day - I did not go to
church but did a great many
things in my room that needed
attention.Went over to Jean's
for lunch and had a very
nice time.
OCTOBER
16
MONDAY
Up early and Charles joined
me to drive back to B.
Felt rotten all day and
nothing seemed worth doing.
OCTOBER
18
WEDNESDAY
8:00 Faculty Club Reception.
OCTOBER
19
THURSDAY
1:00 Klifa Club Luncheon
OCTOBER
20
FRIDAY
Much milder today and farily
clear with warm sun most
of the time. I was up early and
had a busy morning. Went
down to see Mr. Bailey who
really looks very well but
of course is confined to bed.
He said I could go to
Washington in Nov. for the
Conference on Professional
Relations.
My back has bothered me
lately: in fact for three
weeks I have felt much less
well than usual.
This morning on my way
back I stopped at Reynolds
Co. and bought a maple
chest for the drawing room
so that Elspeth may have
a place to put her things
Later I shall also get a
small chest for the bath room
and a paper covered one for the
bedroom. Worked hard all
evening setting things in order
OCTOBER
21
SATURDAY
1:00 Luncheon - Alida Fairbanks at
Oak Ledge Coffe Shop.
Very nice party but it was 4:30
before I got away. Found Charles
waiting and we came on home.
Vespers.
SUNDAY
22
OCTOBER
Went to church with mother and
over to Jean's for lunch with Mr. &
Mrs. Oldham, Mary Bailey and
Mary Root. Mrs. Hanson went
off for the day. Charles & I decided
to come back tonight and as
Elspeth was all ready we bro't
her too.
OCTOBER
23
MONDAY
Up early this A.M. cold and
raw and I felt shivery all
day. Elspeth made me a
good hot lunch and
later made a nice cake
for the Social Life Committee
meeting which lasted
until nearly 6:00.
Home to supper and
OCTOBER
24
TUESDAY
Planned to get off very early but
went to the office and downtown
so I did not get started until
nearly 9:30. Very cold, raw
day and once I got beyond
Cambridge it snowed and
a raw wind blew. I felt myself
taking cold and by the time
I reached home I had one.
Ernest was there to help but
it was too cold to do any
work out-of-doors so I
let him go by early P.M.
Impossilbe to keep the house
warm because of the wind
and I finally went to
bed with my bathrobe on
and hot lemonade.
OCTOBER
25
WEDNESDAY
Not so cold as yesterday and the
sun was quite warm so the
snow was mostly melted by
noon. I have a most unpleasant
cold in my head, the result
of not taking the two serums
last week as I should have.
Aunt Kate came in to call
this A.M. She looks the best
I've seen her in years. Jean
came home from the World's
Fair this A.M. in time to
recieve the Dick Scandretts
who are coming tomorrow
five strong. James Harper
drove Phoebe's black wagon
down loaded with our
apples, potatoes, canned
things, bags etc. He was not
feeling well so went to
see Dr. Adams who advised
an immdiate [immediate] operation
for a bad hernia. J. will go
home tonight and return
here to the hospital tomorrow.
OCTOBER
26
THURSDAY
Wet rainy, dreary day. Did not feel
like going to the office but having
been away almost two whole
days. I felt I must go so I
did and was kept very busy
all day - Faculty meeting
at 4:30 but I just did not
feel equal to that so I came
home to find Mrs. Turnbull
calling and Charles just
arriving to do the rugs but
it was too wet for that so
he stayed for supper and will
come again tomorrow.
my cold is now in the "scrapy"
stage and I feel far from
comfortable. Have written to
John tonight and paid one
of the Life Ins. policies due Oct. 2.
OCTOBER
27
FRIDAY
2:00 2:15 Council Meeting.
3:00 Ladies of Faculty Tea
OCTOBER
28
SATURDAY
10:30 Goddard Trustees Meeting.
SUNDAY
29
OCTOBER
Talk to Girl Scouts
4:00 YMCA.
College St. side
OCTOBER
30
MONDAY
4:15 Phi Beta Kappa Board.
Fleming Museum.
6:15 "Bowl of Rice" supper.
Rained hard all day.
OCTOBER
31
TUESDAY
4:00 Phi Beta Kappa
NOVEMBER
1
WEDNESDAY
4:15 Faculty-Student Council
Marsh Room.
NOVEMBER
2
THURSDAY
2:00 Vermont Council of Adult Education
Middlebury.
NOVEMBER
4
SATURDAY
4:00 - 5:00. Mrs. Holden, Constans,
tea at Klifa Club.
7:30 Women of Faculty. Southwick.
SUNDAY
5
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER
7
TUESDAY
6:00 Covered Dish Supper
Newcomer's Club.
NOVEMBER
8
WEDNESDAY
6:00 Dinner Robinson Hall.
NOVEMBER
17
FRIDAY
Very hectic day and no time
to get ready to be away
tomorrow but felt that
I just might go if I am to keep
up next week. Everything has
looked like a mountain for 2
weeks. Drove home very fast
with Charles at the wheel
and arrived just at 7:00
at the church. There was an
ermous [enormous?] crowd there and
some kinds of food had given
out before we arrived but
we got plenty of chicken pie
which was good. Aunt Kate won
the turkey on which chances
were sold. Baron & his mother were
there and practically everyone
else. Bunny & Jean ate no supper
at the church so we had a
lunch for them after we got
home. Got to bed and could
not sleep so read until 1:00 A.M
Slept very badly due to
aches in various places
Brassknocker Farm.
NOVEMBER
18
SATURDAY
Woke up to beautiful, clear skies and
sunshine. Had breakfast in bed and
afterward went over to the house
and found much to do. Mrs. H. had
gone off without sweeping kitchen &
laundry, also forgot to take down
curtains and dropes [drapes] or lock windows.
Busy until time to dress for lunch at
Aunt Kate's where we had a very cosey
time - just the family. In P.M. drove
up to Hiram's to pay for butter & wood
then to Common, calling on H.F.G. &
Miss Isabel on the way. Called on the
Dutton's and on Dr. & Mrs. Easton. In eve.
visited Library, played "minipiano,"
but did not get to sleep until
morning.
Snowing
tonight
SUNDAY
19
NOVEMBER
Breakfast in bed again and
then walked to cemetery before church.
Late because I waited for Jean. Went
down to Kate's afterwards and had a
lovely hour there, then home to see
the Baron, who was late. Mrs. Tenney &
Nathan, Mr. & Mrs. Lange, & the Baron &
Baroness there for lunch. I left directly
NOVEMBER
20
MONDAY
afterwards for Burlington. Stopped
to get Ellen Dustan who was to
visit the Colburne's & stay for
concert. Went with Frieda [Freda] to
hear Marion Anderson who
was simply magnificent. Home
but not to sleep - Tossed about
all night -
Monday as usual - very busy
and I very weary. Cold but
clear and nice. Mother had
a letter from John & so did I.
Hope that he is not too discouraged
by his failure to collect for work
he has done.
Had council meeting at 4:00
and came home cold &
weary. Had to go out at
7:00 to take lame girl over
to Southwick. Then came back
and dressed to go to the Klifa
Club to the Neighbors which
was very interesting
The Neighbors
Clear & cold.
K.S. 500
NOVEMBER
21
TUESDAY
NOVEMBER
23
THURSDAY
7:30 Boulder-Mortar Board Dinner
NOVEMBER
25
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
26
NOVEMBER
Very tired today so did not go
to church or do anything
else.
NOVEMBER
29
WEDNESDAY
College closed at noon today
and the students disappeared
as if by magic so by 1:00 not
a soul was to be seen.
My knee still hurts but not
as badly as yesterday. Went
down to have my hair done
this P.M. and stopped in to Dr.
Taggart's office to see if the X-Ray
of my teeth revealed any
trouble but the aid did not so
we must look elsewhere for
the difficulty. He found one
crown loose and I have to
go in again next Monday to
have one cavity filled.
I am glad that tomorrow
is a holiday I'm all in.
NOVEMBER
30
THURSDAY
A beautiful day and much milder
than I had expected. I spent most
of the morning working on the
State Presidents letter for Delta Kappa
Gamma which is overdue. How
I do dislike all that nonsense
and how I wish I had never
joined the wretched thing. We have
had no word from John or Betty
since early last week and
Thanksgiving Day seems a bit
queer here by ourselves with
so much uncertainty about
so many things. My knee gave
a few twinges this A.M. but
has been better this A.M. I wish I
knew what causes it - that
would be a relief - I feel about 50 %
efficient most of the time. Went
as far as Shelburne in the car this
P.M. and mother enjoyed it. The
terribly shocking news of Russia's
invasion of Finland came
tonight. It is too awful to think of
that beautiful city in ruins and
people slain
DECEMBER
1
FRIDAY
Another mild lovely day but no
zest for it some way. No letter from
N.Y. or from James. Knee still
twinges but not bad.
DECEMBER
2
SATURDAY
Rain & fog.
SUNDAY
3
DECEMBER
DECEMBER
4
MONDAY
9:30 Dr. Taggart
7:45 Faculty Club.
Grassmount.
DECEMBER
5
TUESDAY
11:00 Dr. McSweeney
4-5:30 Strad [Stradivarius] quartet at Southwick
Tea afterward.
DECEMBER
6
WEDNESDAY
2:30 Mother - dentist.
4:00 Phi Beta Kappa Meeting Marsh Room.
DECEMBER
8
FRIDAY
4:00 - 5:00 Mrs. Gurney's Tea. Klifa
Fleming Museum
6:00 Phi Beta Kappa Meeting
7:00 Dinner.
7:30 Phi Beta Kappa Dinner
8:15 Address.
DECEMBER
9
SATURDAY
1:30 High School Auditorium "Importance
of Personality" Older Boys Conf.
8:00 Faculty Club Southwick.
SUNDAY
10
DECEMBER
Vespers.
Pan-Hellenic
Hospital to see Barbara Hyde.
5:00-7:00 Mrs. Kidder's tea.
DECEMBER
11
MONDAY
11:30 Orientation Lecture - Morrill Hall
"Campus Polities."
8:00 The Neighbors - The Myrick's
DECEMBER
13
WEDNESDAY
4:20
Faculty Meeting
DECEMBER
14
THURSDAY
Supper at Grassmount.
DECEMBER
15
FRIDAY
7:30 Basket-Ball game
DECEMBER
16
SATURDAY
11:00 Dr. McSweeney.
1:45 Hair dresser
SUNDAY
17
DECEMBER
Christmas concert
Carol Singing - Southwick
DECEMBER
19
TUESDAY
7:30 Mortar Board - Boulder Dinner.
Vacation begins 7:30 A.M.
DECEMBER
21
THURSDAY
DECEMBER
23
SATURDAY
Very, very weary indeed and do
not feel at all ready for Christmas
Snowed today. I went downtown
and found it very slippery. Elspeth
went home with the Paterson's
wedged in like sardines in a can
but she was able to take the
big boxy gifts for Jean's household
which was a relief. Mother and
I took the outside wrappings
off our things and will open some
tomorrow and the rest Monday.
It is great fun being alone and
quiet after all the rush and
hub bub of the past week or two.
SUNDAY
24
DECEMBER
Got up fairly early this morning so
that I could get breakfast out of the
way in time to go to church. The church
was pungent with balsam, There were a
lot of people and the music was better
than usual. The sermon also was good.
Came home and we had a simple
dinner. I feel very, very tired but am
DECEMBER
25
MONDAY
really enjoying being alone. After
supper tonight we opened some
of our packages, especially those
from John and Betty and then I
called them to say "Merry Xmas".
John answered and it surely was
good to hear his voice. They had
received our package Sat. and
the two boxes of cookies were all
gone even then. They both sounded
cheerful and it made our Christmas
much happier to have talked with
them. Up early Christmas A.M. to
get breakfast and make things
neat before finishing the pleasant
task of opening our many lovely
gifts. Mother feels fine and we have
had such a happy day together
with pleasant things to do and
to think about. The Mortar Board
girls sent me beautiful pink
roses this morning and Helen Nichols
also sent holly & the Butterfield's a
pink begonia so we are indeed
festive. I am very tired because of
Colder.
Had tea with Helen and
Jean.
DECEMBER
26
TUESDAY
a lame back and a sore foot which keep
me from enjoying life as I would
like to. Today I was busy from
8:00 to 3:30 getting things put
away, the place swept and dusted
and something to eat. By that
time I was terribly tired. We had
hundreds of Christmas cards
which gave me much pleasure.
While we were eating dinner -
Charlotte was here - Elspeth
came in on the bus and I
was glad indeed to see her.
After dinner James telephoned
from downtown and soon came
up. I was awfully glad to see
him but I was so tired and
sort of all in generally that I could
scarcely hold onto myself thro'
the evening until we could get
his bed made on the davenport
and get things quiet for the night.
I took a sleeping tablet for I knew
that I would never live thro' tomorrow
unless I got some good, sound sleep.
DECEMBER
27
WEDNESDAY
James had a cold drive up yesterday
and it was still colder today,
down to 12° below zero in some
parts of the city. I still felt rotten
when I got up this A.M. but not
as all gone as I was last night.
James could not start his car
this morning so we used mine
to get downtown - and was it cold
on Church St. Ugh! Later, as we
were driving over to Southwick to look
at the lovely mountains my car
began to steam so we had to stop
and let it cool off. Later I took it
down and had more Anti-Freeze
put into it and James had the
wrecker come up and get his and
take it down to warm storage where
he left it. He made some calls today
and I went to the office to get the
mail etc. I'm just as dead tonight
as last night and was glad
when everyone turned in and
I could do the same. J. had dinner
with John & Betty Sun. night.
Very cold day.
DECEMBER
28
THURSDAY
Still cold today but beautifully clear
and lovely. I was busy all
morning here and at the office
and James took me down to
the Park for lunch. We planned
to go to the movies afterwards but
decided against it as the offerings
seemed to be only fair. He had
intended to leave for East Hill
early but all at once we decided
to drive out to Milton to see
Ina and Susan which we did
much to our mutual pleasure.
It was beautiful coming back
just at sunset but, o, so cold.
James had a cup of hot coffee
and a sandwich and then
started off for Crafstbury. It was
so nice having him here. He always
cheers me up and he left me
yellow roses and pink carnations
for Mother, also a carton of
Pall Malls as parting gifts.
DECEMBER
29
FRIDAY
Finally got the Christmas things
put away this morning, or
most of them. Still feeling
tired but not so much
so. I doubt if I'm going to
have the energy to go to
Washington in January
even if I can finance
the trip, which at the moment
appears doubtful. Also I
need more and different clothes
if I go down there.
This P.M. I got dressed
up as well as may be, and
went to Betsey Perry's for a
tea in honor of her Mother.
Nice enough but I was bored.
Brot Mrs. Staltz home so could
escape early. Everything was very
dainty and attractive but it was
just another tea and I'm
fed up with them. Isabel
came back this eve. on the bus in
time for dinner. She will drive
to Princeton with Ruth Marckres.
DECEMBER
30
SATURDAY
Very busy A.M. Assisted by Isabel I
packed John's box of preserves, pickles,
etc. and got it off by express. Also
did up Aunt Martha's photograph
and mailed it. By the time I had
done that and the marketing I
was again worn out. Got "Escape"
at the bookshop and after dinner
put on a housecoat and settled
down on the couch to read but
was not comfortable so swapped
to the bed. Read late. Had a letter
from John this A.M. which was
a pleasure. He sounded cheerful. How
I hope 1940 brings better things for him
& Betty.
SUNDAY
31
DECEMBER
Very weary so did not go to church this A.M.
Elspeth & Isabel went. I walked up to the hospital
to see Mr. Dutton this P.M. and found
him very ill indeed. I feel so sorry about
him. He is a grand person. Also went in
to see Mrs. Tenney who was about ready
to fly to pieces when I arrived. Spent a
quiet evening with letters & "Escape."
Memo Page for 1940
Dean's Convention St. Louis
Feb. 20-23 '40
February 7 - Wed. Meet with
Jeannette Lyman's group
in Middlefield, Conn.
March 13, 1940 Wed.
Women's Club - Castleton.
January 6 - Speak to
Faculty Club.
Addresses and Telephone Numbers
Name
Address
Telephone
Mrs. D.G. Cockcroft 27 Herrick Ave Albany,
N.Y.