FIRST NOTEBOOK

Friday June 1, 1934


First time I ever started a diary. Let's see how long it lasts.
Had an English test on poetry. Think I flunked. Drove the car for a while. Went to the dentist and had another tooth filled.



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Saturday June 2, 1934


Went to school and took trial regents in Geom. Came home and found a letter from Esther waiting for me.



Went to dentist. Have to have nerve removed. This evening answered Esther's letter.



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Sunday June 3, 1934


Got up 10:30 and took a bath. Went to Patsy's. Went to bed at 12:00 midnight


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Monday June 4, 1934



Received mark for trial regents, 64 1/2. Nothing much happened today.
Went to dentist again but he didn't start removing nerve yet. Drove car about five miles. Did math homework.



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Tuesday June 5, 1934




Had another exam in English. Reviewed old regents in comprehensive agric.
Planted Gladiolas for Doctor Carissimo. Transplanted Peony and Privit for Mr. Rossi. Danced with Yolanda while Adeline played piano. Albie is learning how to dance.

Played handball. Albie and I against Billy & Louie.


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Wednesday June 6, 1934

Worked on term report cards for Mr. Armstrong. Had first half of History final. Took another trial regents in geometry. Drove the car again today. Played handball with Alex.



Moved piano with pop and after that had some ice cream.




Today was pop's and mom's wedding anniversary.


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Thursday June 7, 1934


Finished term report cards for Armstrong. Got detention in math for not doing homework. Had second half of History finals. Played handball again this evening. Alex and I against Albie and Eddie,
and what a shellacking we got.


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Saturday June 9, 1934


Worked today delivering orders in a butcher shop. Got a dollar and a half. Quit work at nine o' clock and went to a party given by Joyce Lennon as a farewell to Ralph Rios. Got home at 3 o'clock in the morning.


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Sunday June 10, 1934

Got up at 11:30. Stayed with Albie all day. I tried to get across 97 Street in three leaps. Hit Junior while running. Must have strained my right arm it hurt whenever I bent it. In the evening we danced in Albies garage. Didn't do my homework at all.




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Monday June 11, 1934


Was in school for Ag. Eco. and then got a sick pass to come home. Went to see Doctor Carissimo about my arm. He said it was just a strain. Slept most of the day. This evening I mailed a birthday card to Esther. Her birthday is the 13th. Didn't do any homework tonight either. I'm in for a couple of days detention.



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Tuesday June 12, 1934

Today is my birthday. I'm 18 years old now. I had a party this evening and had a pretty good crowd. We danced and played a few games and had ice cream and cake. I got quite a few presents. 2 ties, a sweater, a shirt and some handkerchiefs.



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Thursday June 14, 1934


Had an Ag Club meeting today. Was put up for president but lost. Went to Louie Furgiuele's house this evening and then went with him to see the Commencement Excercises of Fordham Prep. Louie got an undergraduate award for the highest mark in German. Lost two bits on the Carnera-Baer fight.



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Friday June 15, 1934

Got home from Louie Furgiuele's at 10 o'clock. Didn't begin school until the sixth period. Handed in my English book-report.

This evening went to a concert in which Albie played the piano. It was pretty good.


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Saturday June 16, 1934

Was with Albie all day to-day while they worked in the front of his house. Mr. Rossi is going to extend the front of his house out to the building line.


This evening went to a revue & dance with Albie Louie Parlatto and a group of other people. It's the first time Louie and Albie danced on a dance floor.


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Sunday June 17, 1934


Got up at 11:30. Went downtown with Albie and saw some of the fleet.

We boarded the U.S.S. McLeish, U.S.S McCormick and the U.S.S Lexington. The first two were small boats and were docked at Christopher Street. The last one was an airplane carrier and was docked at W. 50th St. The U.S.S Saratoga was alongside of the Lexington but we did not board her. This evening I studied for History b regents.


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Monday June 18, 1934

Bob Friedel called for me this morning and we both went to school. I had a regents in History B. I think I got about an 80%. This evening I went to Albie's house and we danced for a while. Louie Parlatto, Victoria and Rosie were there too.


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Tuesday June 19, 1934


Rained like blazes all day. Started reading a book. Louie Furgiuele and his mother and father came this evening. Louie took about four books home with him.



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Wednesday June 20, 1934


Went to school today and had my last two regents, Math & Eco. I had a conflict.
I passed math with a fairly high mark but I'm doubtful about Eco.



Got a letter from Harry Beidler today. Tomorrow I leave for Reading. I'm taking the bus at 8:30.


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Thursday June 21, 1934


Got a bus at 10:40 for Allentown. Had to wait in Allentown an hour before I got the bus for Reading. Arrived at Reading at 5:15. This evening Uncle Jimmy got married. Afterwards Uncle Jimmy, Uncle Benny, Aunt Betty, Aunt Jean and I went out and had some beer.


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Friday June 22, 1934

Got up at 7 0'clock and staid around the house all morning playing the piano. In the afternoon I went to Uncle Benny's house and had supper there. After supper I went to the Embassy and saw "Little Miss Marker". They also showed the Carnera-Baer fight.



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Saturday June 23, 1934


Came out to the farm his afternoon. Curt and George were home. Harry and Mrs. Beidler had got to Francis Sunday's funeral. He had drowned in the mill race. This evening I went swimming with Harry. Then we went to the mill. I talked with Laura about her trip to New York.


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Sunday June 24, 1934


Milked and separated this morning. I didn't do much today as it was Sunday. Went to Host with George, Harry and Adams. Had ice-cream and soda. This afternoon went in swimming. This evening I milked and separated.



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Monday June 25, 1934


Helped Curt milk and separate. Then went up in the garden and did some weeding. After that I helped Harry cock up hay. This afternoon Charley, Harry and I brought in three loads of hay. I was on the wagon loading. This evening went in swimming again.



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Tuesday June 26, 1934

This morning I helped dust potatoes with lime. In the afternoon I helped cultivate corn on the other farm. Went swimming this evening and then went down to the mill for some candy and talked with Laura awhile. Came home and played the according while Harry played banjo.


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Wednesday June 27, 1934


Milked and separated this morning. After breakfast helped put away a load of hay. The rest of the day I cultivated corn with Charley and Harry. This evening went in swimming down at the mill with Harry. Tried to fix a flat but the tube was shot. Played the accordian again.


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Thrusday June 28, 1934


Helped Curt milk and seperate. Cultivated again with Harry and Charley all day. Went swimming in the dam this evening. Had some more music this evening.


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Friday June 29, 1934



Helped Curt milk and separate. Then went out with Charley and Harry and cultivated for about an hour and a half. The rest of the day I helped bring in barley and rye to be threshed. I did the evening milking and separating alone and went swimming in the dam. Had company this evening so I played the accordian for them at their request.



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Saturday June 30, 1934


Finished threshing this morning. This afternoon we started bailing straw. My job was to tie the bale wire. It sure was a dusty job. Did the milking and separating alone this evening. After supper I took a bath and then went to Host with Harry. They were having a hoe-down


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Sunday July 1, 1934


Got up at 7:30 and milked and separated. After that I went down to the bungalow and played poker. I lost 36 cents in the morning but in the evening I won it back and 3 cents besides. Went swimming a little this afternoon. Then went riding for a while. Helped Curt milk and separate in the evening.


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Monday July 2, 1934



Helped Curt milk and separate. Spent rest of day finishing baling straw. About 15 tons of straw was baled. Did the evening milking alone. After supper went in swimming in the dam and then went down to the mill and bought some candy. Got a letter from Anton today.


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Tuesday July 3, 1934



Finished cultivating corn and cultivated the potatoe patch with Harry.


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Wednesday July 4, 1934



Didn't do much work today as it was a holiday. Ground some feed in the morning and then had the rest of the day off. In the evening I went for a long ride with Lloyd, Maggie, Jenny and Laura. Some fun. I sat in the Rumble seat with Laura and got what I went after.


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Thursday July 5, 1934



Today was kind of slack. Mixed some chicken and duck feed with Curt. And then did odd jobs about the house.


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Friday July 6, 1934



Used scythe for first time today. Cleaned the roadside of weeds. This evening went into town with Curt, Harry and Adam and all got haircuts. After that went to the Duck and had some beer.


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Saturday July 7, 1934



Cleaned up around the bungalows. I was driving the truck and darn near drove it off the bridge.


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Sunday July 8, 1934




Milked this morning and Harry separated. Did nothing the rest of the day. In the evening played penny-ante and won 9 cents. Sent a postcard to Louie, Patsy, Albie and Mr. Armstrong.


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Monday July 9, 1934



Milked and separated this morning and then helped Curt and Adam build and mend fence. In the afternoon went over to the other farm and helped Curt spray potatoes. After supper went down to the mill.



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Tuesday July 10, 1934



This morning I sprayed potatoes. Near the end I put to much pressure in the pump and burst the seam. This afternoon I mowed grass. Went down to the mill this evening and then went for a short ride with Lloyd, Jenny and Laura.



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Wednesday July 11, 1934



This morning Harry and I finished mowing the field we started yesterday. In the afternoon I chopped down sapling trees and cleaned up on the other farm with Curt and Adam. Harry, Charley and Mr. and Mrs. Beidler went to Reading this afternoon. This evening the boys went off and I stayed home alone.



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Thursday July 12, 1934



Helped Curt milk and separate. The rest of the day we did nothing. In the afternoon all of the Beidler's went to the funeral of Mrs. Beidler's mother. Adam and I stayed home and did the work. In the evening I went down to the mill to see Laura.


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Friday July 13, 1934



Helped Curt milk and then separated. Today was another slack day. Helped bag 16 bags of rye for seeding. John Strickler was here today. I had the gloves on with him for a while. Built a bin for the rye in the hog pen. Went down to the mill again this evening. Got a letter from Louie F.




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Saturday July 14, 1934



Milked and separated this morning. Did very little work during the day. In the afternoon mowed weeds along fences with scythe. Did evening milking and separating alone. After supper went to Stouchsburg to Host's Sunday School picnic. It was alright.


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Sunday July 15, 1934



Did the morning milking and separating alone. Went down to the mill and bought some candy. Stayed down at the bungalow most of the day. Went swimming in the dam. Some campfire girls are on the other side of the creek. Took some of them for a ride in a canoe. One of them isn't so bad.


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Monday July 16, 1934



Plowed today for the first time using a walking plow. In the afternoon rolled land awhile and then plowed some more. Went swimming in the dam and then went down to the mill for a while.



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Tuesday July 17, 1934



Plowed and rolled today. After supper went swimming in the dam then came home and played the accordian for a while. Wrote a letter to Louie and Patsy.


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Wednesday July 18, 1034



Plowed today. The going was tough because of rocks. I broke a double-tree. After supper went swimming in the dam then went down to the mill. Jody Stoudt came down and said somebody was at the house to see me. It was the campfire girls they wanted to hear Harry and I play. Had quite a crowd.




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Thursday July 19, 1934



Got up a little late this morning. After breakfast I rolled land. In the afternoon went to the truck patch and picked beans. Helped Curt do the evening milking. After supper went swimming in the dam and then with Harry gave the campfire girls some music. Came home and wrote a letter to Esther.


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Friday July 20, 1934



Started binding and shocking oats today. Finished a 20 acre field today. I did the evening work. After supper went swimming in the dam. Had fun ducking the campfire girls



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Saturday July 21, 1934


Binding and shocking oats again. It was darn hot. The campfire girls watched awhile but then left to go home. After supper went down to the bungalow and had beer and played penny ante. Later we went to Bernville, Wernersville and Klopp's Store and had some fun. Came home at 2 in the morning


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Sunday July 22, 1934



Got up at 9 o'clock this morning. Was down at the bungalows awhile and then went down to the mill. Had some beer there. Stayed home alone this evening as everybody went off.


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Monday July 23, 1934



Finished binding and shocking oats today. Drove Buick touring for first time when I had to bring John and Paul Beidler to the other farm to help shock. After supper went down to the mill with Harry.


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Tuesday July 24, 1934



Didn't do much today. Picked all beans in the garden. Cleaned out brooder house. Filled some bushel baskets with corn and did the evening work. After supper went swimming in the dam and then went down to the mill. Played the organ for a while.



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Wednesday July 25, 1934


Went on the Berks County tour with Mr. & Mrs. Beidler, Curt and Harry. Visited five farms and a lime kiln. The object was to see how these farmers did their work and kept records. Rained, just as we got finished.


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Thursday July 26, 1934



This morning shelled corn. I had to keep the baskets full. In the afternoon Curt, George and I mixed and ground feed. This evening went down to the mill


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Friday July 27, 1934



Started threshing oats today. Threshed about 400 bushels and then it started to rain. Got back my pictures this evening and brought them down to the mill to show to Laura.


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Saturday July 28, 1934



Unloaded the rest of the oats we threshed Friday. In the afternoon I clipped the lawn along the walks while Harry used the lawn mower. Washed the separator. After supper went to Host with Harry. They had a hoe-down and I accompanied Harry and Shorty on the organ


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Sunday July 29, 1934



Was down at the bungalows this morning and played quoits. In the afternoon I went down to the mill. After supper I stayed home with Harry. Everybody else went off.


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Monday July 30, 1934



This morning I worked down at Lutz's. I helped with threshing. Had dinner there and then went to our own field to help with the threshing. Didn't finish till seven. Have one more field. If it don't rain we thresh tomorrow. So far it's over 900 bushels of oats. Went down to the mill after supper.


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Wednesday August 1, 1934



Finished threshing the last field of oats this morning. Total of 1171 bu. In the afternoon started bailing. Baled one pile. After supper went down to the mill as usual.


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Thursday August 2, 1934



Finished baling the straw. It rained slightly at intervals but not enough to stop working. Tomorrow we're going to bale Lutz's straw, if it don't rain. Went down to the mill after supper. Beatrice Miller drove me home then.


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Friday August 3, 1934



Didn't do much this morning. Turned the grindstone while Charlie sharpened the mower knives. Then Curt & I cleaned out the chicken house. I used the manure spreader. After lunch, Curt, George, Charlie and I went down to Lutz's and baled his straw. Had an early supper there.



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Saturday August 4, 1934


Didn't do much this morning. In the afternoon Charlie & I mowed alfalfa. Will probably bring it in Monday. After supper went down to the bungalows and played cards. Got to bed at 2:30.


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Sunday August 5, 1934

Helped Harry milk. Then went to Host with George and got the paper. In the afternoon went down to the mill alone in the evening went down with Harry. When I came home I wrote a letter to mom and one to Anton.



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Monday August 6, 1934



This morning George and I ground some oats then we went out and brought in a load of hay. In the afternoon we brought in 2 loads and left the rest lay for tomorrow as it was too dry. Harry, Charlie & I mowed a field of hay the rest of the afternoon.


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Tuesday August 7, 1934



Brought in the rest of the hay this morning. In the afternoon Harry and I mowed the field up on the hill. Now we're all done mowing.


Went down to the mill this evening but couldn't go swimming as the race was empty for cleaning.


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Wednesday August 8, 1934



Brought in the hay from the second field we cut. I pitched hay for the first time today. After supper went down to the mill to see Laura. She was in bed. She had been thrown off the roller when the team ran away and was bruised quite a bit


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Thursday August 9, 1934



This morning Curt, Harry & I picked up rocks in one of the hay fields. In the afternoon we all went to Bigell's and baled his straw. It rained awhile but that didn't stop us. After supper Curt, George, Harry & I went to Host. Harry & I and another fellow played all the pieces we knew.



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Friday August 10, 1934


This morning mowed thistles and then did a little fishing with Curt. Caught 14 suckers. In the afternoon I harrowed and Charlie mowed. This evening we had a thunderstorm with plenty of lightning


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Saturday August 11, 1934



Helped the boys work on the Ford truck awhile then Charlie and I cleaned the stable. Harry and I ground pig feed and some oats. After supper went down to the bungalows. They had a corn roast and two quarter barrels of beer. Came home at 3:30 A.M.


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Sunday August 12, 1934


Rained all day so I slept all day. Did the evening work and went to bed early.



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Monday August 13, 1934


Worked all day on the Ford truck. It's getting to look like something now.


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Tuesday August 14, 1934


Today Charlie, Harry & I made a space under one of the hog-houses for shade for the hogs. We had to dig out about 10 inches of dirt. The Ford truck is in running condition now but not quite fixed. Went down to the mill and went in the water. The first time since Friday. The sun was out to-day.


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SECOND NOTEBOOK

Wednesday August 15, 1934

Started plowing with Harry this morning but then Charlie took my place and I went home and helped Curt clean up the lower garage and to take the old Ford sedan apart.


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Thursday August 16, 1934



Today Mr. & Mrs. Beidler, Harry and I went to Reading. Had intended to go to the Kutztown fair but it was raining. Bought a pair of work shoes & a shirt and then Harry and I took in two different shows. Saw "Notorious Sophie Long" and "Straight Is The Way". Went to see Grandma and Grandpa for a while


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Friday August 17, 1934



Today started to fix fence when Bob Friedel and his mother and father stopped here on their way to Chicago. I sure was surprised to see them. Showed them the farm. Found a quarter today. The separator broke this evening. Was I sore. Went down to the mill but water was too cold to stay in long. Spent 20 cents.


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Saturday August 18, 1934



Plowed all day today with Harry. After Supper Mr. & Mrs. Beidler, Harry and I went to Womelsdorf to the carnival. Had a swell time. A friend of Harry who plays the violin came home with us. He's called Kepp.



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Sunday August 19, 1934



This morning Curt, Harry Kepp, Ralph Keany and I went to Host. We had our instruments with us and we played there with Shorty. Went to the mill this afternoon and was in the water awhile with Beatrice and Jennie. Did the evening work and then read a story. Played quoits with Harry for a while. Went to bed early.


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Monday August 20, 1934



This morning Harry and I plowed. In the afternoon George took Harry's place. After supper played a few games of quoits and then went down to the mill. The water is getting almost too cold to go in. Got a letter from Louie and a card from Bob.


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Tuesday August 21, 1934

Plowed all day today with George. Kepp was out today and after supper we went to Host. We're known as the Cross Key Ramblers and we're going to play at a clam bake and Hoe-down on Sept first at Host.


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Wednesday August 22, 1934


Picked stones in the field & helped plow got out about six wagon loads. Went down to the mill after supper.



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Thursday August 23, 1934


This morning picked stones again. In the afternoon I rolled while Harry harrowed.


After supper Shorty, Harry and I went down to the lower bungalow to play. They were having a corn roast and had a half-barrel of beer. Did I get canned. Don't know how I got home


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Friday August 24, 1934



Got up at 9:30 with a head like a balloon. In the afternoon Charlie, Harry & I rolled three fields. It rained a little in the afternoon and some in the evening.



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Saturday August 25, 1934



Curt, Charlie and I cleaned out the stable and then went up to spread a manure pile that was in a field. I stuck my fork in a nest of yellowjackets and got stung seven times. Went to bed before 9 o'clock tonight


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Sunday August 26, 1934


Did morning and evening milking and separating. Went to Host with Curt & Harry and got the paper. Didn't do much the rest of the day.


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Monday August 27, 1934



This morning rolled while Harry harrowed. In the afternoon rolled awhile then plowed a patch of weeds with Harry. After supper went down to the mill.


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Tuesday August 28, 1934



Started plowing the field in the back of the barn. Harry & I plowed all day. After supper I went with Curt to his father-in-laws and brought him 20 ducks. On the way home we stopped at Host.


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Wednesday August 29, 1934


Harry & I plowed all day in the field we started yesterday. After supper Mrs. Beidler, Harry and I went to Mrs. B's mother's house for a visit. Harry and I brought our instruments and played awhile


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Thursday August 30, 1934




This morning Harry & I plowed. In the afternoon Curt took us to the Bethany Orphan's home picnic and left us there. Mr. & Mrs. Beidler came for us about seven o'clock. Had a good time their and met a girl who lives in Reading. I got her address


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Friday August 31, 1934



This morning I rolled the field in back of the barn. In the afternoon I helped pick stones from one of the fields on the other farm. Went to bed early.


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Saturday, September 1, 1934


Today we did nothing but grind feed, mix feed & shell corn. After supper Harry & I went to Host to play with Shorty and Kepp at the clam bake and Hoe-down. I got 2 dollars for playing at the Hoe-down and 85 cents for playing for Mr. & Mrs. Beidler and a bunch of relations who were in a separate room. Got to bed at 2:30



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Sunday September 2, 1934



Did morning and evening milking. Curt, Harry and I went to Host. I had Curt snap a picture of Shorty, Harry & I with our instruments. After supper Harry and I went down to the mill and talked with the girls for awhile


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Monday September 3, 1934


This morning Charlie & I shifted some of the hogs and moved the self-feeder to a new position. Had the rest of the day off being as it was Labor Day. Wrote a letter to Mom telling her when I'd be home


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Tuesday, September 4, 1034



This morning turned the grindstone while Charlie sharpened the corn choppers. In the afternoon Charlie and I cut the weeds along the road. We used the scythes.


After supper I went down to the mill.



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Wednesday, September 5, 1934



This morning Curt, George, Charlie & I chopped corn. In the afternoon we went to John Beidler's, Mr. Beidler's brother, and baled 9 tons of rye straw. Did the evening milking alone because Curt skinned his finger.


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Thursday, September 6, 1934



Did the milking alone this morning. Then got packed and Curt took me to Reading. I'm going home Sunday. Got a haircut in Reading. After supper went to see that girl I met at the orphan's home picnic. Stayed with her for a while and then went to see Uncle Benny.



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Friday, September 7, 1934


Didn't do anything this morning. After dinner I went for a walk. Bought two books on 7 Street and then went to Uncle Benny's. It started to rain so I stayed until 10:00 o'clock when Uncle Benny brought me home. I finished both books before going to bed. I went to bed at 12:15


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Saturday, September 8, 1934



Rained all morning and afternoon so I stayed in the house and played the piano. About 7 o'clock in the evening the Beidler's came for me and I went to Temple with them and then back to the farm. I go back to N.Y. tomorrow


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Sunday, September 9, 1934



Got up at 4 o'clock and at 4:30 left for N.Y. with Curt and his wife. Arrived in N.Y. at 8:30. Found a letter from Esther waiting for me. Bob Friedel and his father stopped in to say hello. Curt and his wife left after dinner. I took baby to a show. When I came home I stayed with Albie



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Monday September 10, 1934



School starts today. Went with Anton, Bob and Albie. I start at eight and end at one-thirty. Didn't do much in school but get settled in our classes.


After school I stayed with Albie. Answered Esther's letter after supper.


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Tuesday, September 11, 1934



Left for school with Anton, Bob and Albie. Got Physics text books today. Saw Mr. Morgan about a change in program but no go. Anton is in my Physics 2, History and P.T. classes. Not much work done. Went to the Library with Albie. On the way home it rained pretty hard.


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Wednesday, September 12, 1934




Left with Anton and Albie and met Bob on the way. Got History text today. We elected class president in school.



After school went to Mr. Huber's to mow the lawn but it started to rain so I'll finish tomorrow. After supper I stayed with Albie.


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Thurs. Sept. 13, 1934


Anton didn't call this morning. Went to school with Albie. After school finished mowing and clipping Mr. Huber's lawn. Drove the car awhile this evening. Wrote a letter to Harry and one to Laura.



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Friday, Sept. 14, 1934



Got a quiz in Physics 2 and one in History. Anton got his program changed. He's in my English class too now. After school I went to the photographer and then went to see "Treasure Island" with Albie.


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Saturday, Sept. 15, 1934



This morning went with Albie to the Rex. We went all over the ship. In the afternoon it rained a little so I stayed in the house. After supper went to Louie Furgiuele's house.


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Sunday, Sept. 16, 1934



Went with Louie and Artie to Artie's bungalow up near Lake Osceneana. We stayed here all day. Came home this evening and brought home all the books Louie had borrowed from me.


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Monday, Sept. 17, 1934



Rained today. Went to school with Albie & Anton. Had two short quiz's in Physics 2. After school stayed in the house and read old funnies. After supper went out and treated Mom to a frappe. Brought some books to the book store to see if they would buy them. Find out to-morrow.



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Tuesday Sept. 18, 1934



Had another short quiz in Physics 2. Was chairman in English. Went to show with Anton. Saw "Handy Andy" and "Strictly Dynamite".


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Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1934



Nothing happened in school. Started "MacBeth" in English.


Went to Astoria with Pop this afternoon and drove the car home. Bob was over this evening and we talked about school politics and Hi-Y.


I finished "The House Without A Key".


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Thursday, Sept. 20, 1934



Got a change in Program today. Had Physics one changed from first to eighth period and have two periods of Eco. now.

This evening went with Albie to the MacMillan Theatre at Columbia Univ. They were welcoming the 350 students who came from Italy to visit America. We had fun outside listening to Fascists and Anti-Fascists razz each other.


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Friday, Sept. 21, 1934



Today is first day of Autumn. Had quiz in History and got thirty. After school went tho Helen Cobey's house with Anton & Bob. There was a meeting of Student's Party. Discussed this term's campaign. Received a letter from Laura Lutz today. Finished the "Chinese Parrot" this evening.


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Saturday, Sept. 22, 1934



Rained practically all day. Went to the show with Albie. Saw "Here Comes The Navy" and "The Last Roundup". After the show helped Albie pick the grapes from his grapevine.


This evening read "Behind That Curtain".


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Sunday, Sept.23, 1934



Went to Patsy's today. Didn't do much. We went row-boating for an hour. Then we went to Georgie Stefferi's house. I wanted to see his new accordian. He has a 120 bass. I played it for a while. Came home at 9:30.


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Monday, Sept. 24, 1934



Went to my eighth period Physics for first time today. Teacher is Miss Riley. This is my P.T. week.



This evening went to Hi-Y meeting with Bob & Anton. I want to become a member. We had plenty of fun


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Tuesday, Sept. 25 1934


Made folders for some bulletins Mr. Morgan had. Nothing unusual happened in school. Went to the movies and saw "Charlie Chan's Courage" and "Elmer & Elsie". Got my haircut after supper.


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Wednesday, Sept. 26, 1934



Fire-drill today during third period Physics. Teacher appointed me to lead class in all fire drills. Had an Ag. Club meeting today ninth period. On way home with Anton witnessed a fire that started in the manholes opposite Elmhurst Nat'l Bank to to short circuit of high tension wire. Firemen used
solution of firefoam to extinguish the fires.


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September 27, 1934 - Thursday



Filled out program cards in section this morning. Didn't do much after school. Stayed at the office for awhile. After supper went for a walk with Albie. Got my pictures at the photographers. They could have been better.
Did Physics 1 homework and wrote a letter to Laura.


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Friday, Sept. 28, 1934



Mailed the letter to Laura this morning. Did Physics homework second period. Had History quiz. Did composition for English fifth period and stamped all of Mr. March's program cards.


Drove the car this evening for awhile. Louie Furgiuele came this evening. He took home all of his books. We played cards for awhile


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Saturday, Sept. 29, 1934




Rained today. Third Saturday in succession that it's rained. I read "The Coming Of Cassidy" by Mulford. Stayed with Albie awhile this evening. About 11:15 it rained pretty hard. That's about the time I went to bed.


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Sunday, Sept. 30, 1934



Rained this morning. Cleared off this afternoon. Didn't do anything all day. In the evening was in Albie's house with my accordian. He played guitar. We were practicing some pieces



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Monday Oct. 1, 1934



First day of Oct. and back to standard time. Was pretty cool today and looks as though its going to get colder. Anton and Bob were here after school. They stayed for supper and then we went to the Hi-Y meeting. We had a great deal of fun.


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Tuesday, Oct. 2, 1934


Cold again today. I'm going to put a comforter on my bed tonight. Woke up this morning with cold feet. Albie and I delivered advertisement cards for pop's office. After supper straightened out the desk in the dining room. Listened to Amateur Night and Crime Clues on the radio.


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Wednesday, Oct. 3, 1934



Nothing out of the ordinary happened in school today. Was with Albie for awhile this afternoon. After supper listened to Crime Clues on the radio and then started "The Black Camel" by Earl Derr Biggers. It is a Charlie Chan story like the other three, "The House Without A Key", "The Chinese Parrot", and "Behind That Curtain"


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Thursday, October 4, 1934



Joined yearbook squad today. My job is collecting yearbook subscriptions from Agric graduates. Handed in my diary to Mr. Armstrong and got credit for farm practice. Was with Albie awhile.



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Friday, October 5, 1934

Had a quiz in History and got 90. Took charge of Mr. March's El. Ag class the first period while he was out. Went to Student's Party meeting the ninth period and was elected treasurer of the party. Collected one dollar for the first meeting. Rec'd a letter from Laura. Got 90 for farm practice credit


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Saturday, Oct. 6, 1934



Rained today as usual. Went to the Plaza and saw "Cleopatra". It was a swell picture. All about the murder of Julius Caeser and how Marc Antony went to Egypt.


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Sunday, Oct. 7, 1934



Weather was fair today. Stayed with Albie all day. We didn't do much, except walk around. Sunday is always a dreary day for me and makes me wish I was on the farm.


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Monday, Oct. 8, 1934



This is my P.T. week in school. Started reading "North Of 36" by Hough, during the fourth period and finished about eleven o'clock this evening. Bought a Physics Lab. book today. Was with Albie awhile this evening.


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Tuesday, Oct. 9, 1934


Was an assembly the third period. I didn't go but I had Physics 2 that period and the assembly was two hours long. Went to an Ag. Club meeting the ninth period. Borrowed three books from Albie. Made a book report on "North Of 36". Started "Pappy Ott and the Stuttering Parrot" one of the books I borrowed.


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Wednesday, Oct. 10, 1934



Took care of Mr. March's Ag. class the first period. Went to a Student Party meeting the ninth period and collected fifty-five cents. Helped Albie paint the cellar floor after school.



Finished "Pappy Ott and the Stuttering Parrot" and started "Pappy Ott and his Seven League Stilts". Some spooky stories. I wonder how I'll sleep.


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Thursday, Oct. 11, 1934

Had a History quiz today and got 90. Finished "Pappy Ott and His Seven League Stilts" and started "Over the Border". This evening was with Albie. Helped his father get some barrels ready for wine. They got 50 boxes of grapes.


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Friday, Oct. 12, 1934



Today is Columbus Day so there's no school. Worked for Mr. Huber this morning. Helped him take down screens and washed his car. Got $1.50
Finished "Over the Border" and returned the three books I borrowed to Albie.


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Saturday, Oct. 13, 1934



Stayed in pop's new office in Astoria all day. Didn't do anything. This evening started to read "Mesquite Jenkins: Tumbleweed", by C.E. Mulford.
Mister Huber was here this evening.


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Sunday, Oct.14, 1934


This morning went to Astoria with pop to do a little work in the office. After dinner brought my bank book to Mr. Huber so I can draw out my money from his bank. Went to a show and saw Harold Lloyd in the "Cat's Paw" and also "I give my Love" with Paul Lukas and Wynne Gibson


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Monday, Oct. 15, 1934



Nothing much happened today in school. Had a special meeting of a few members of Student Party concerning Danny Klein for manager.

Started reading "Law of the Lariat" this evening.


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Tuesday, Oct. 16, 1934


Did an experiment in Physics 1 and one in P. 2. Ran off four stencils for Mr. Morgan.


Bobby and Anton ate supper here and and then we went to a Hi-Y meeting. Dr. Rutledge from Newtown was there to speak. After the discussion we had coffee and cake. Had quite a pleasant evening.


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Wednesday, Oct. 17, 1934


Didn't do much in school today.


Finished reading "Law of the Lariat" and started "Hopalong Cassidy Returns" by C.E. Mulford. Bought "Bring Me His Ears" by Mulford for 25 cents in the book store


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Thursday, Oct. 18, 1934


School was the same as usual. Rode as far as Queens Plaza with Anton after school and then I went to pop's office in Astoria. Left there at 6 0'clock. After supper wrote a letter to Laura. Read a few chapters of "Hopalong Cassidy Returns".


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Friday, Oct. 19, 1934


Had a quiz in History and one in Physics 1. Went to Student Party meeting the 9th period. Collected 50 cents in donations. Finished reading "Hopalong Cassidy Returns". Went with Albie for a while after supper.


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Saturday, Oct. 20, 1934



Went to Astoria and stayed at the office awhile. Started to read "Bring Me His Ears" while I was there. Drove the car home from Astoria. After supper I was with Albie for awhile.


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Sunday, Oct. 21, 1934



Took a bath this morning and shaved. Didn't do much the rest of the day. Rained a little this afternoon. Read a few chapters of "Hopalong Cassidy's Protege" after finishing "Bring Me His Ears"


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Monday, Oct. 22, 1934


This is my P.T. week in school. Nothing special happened in school. Received a letter from Esther today. Went to Astoria after school, and drove the car home. Finished "Hopalong Cassidy's Protege". Rained this afternoon during the eighth period


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Tuesday, Oct.23, 1934



What a day! I was initiated into Hi-Y with Anton and a group of other fellows. Right after school they made us roll up our pants, turn our jackets inside out and do asinine things. In the evening came the real torture. What a nightmare.

In Esther's letter she said she was initiated into girls Hi-Y. Some coincidence


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Wednesday, Oct 24, 1934


Got our report cards today. I flunked History. Went to the office in Astoria today. Did my Physics one homework.


After supper answered Esther's letter. I'm going to mail it to-morrow with one of my photographs that she asked for.


I shaved myself before going to bed.


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Thursday, Oct. 25, 1934


Returned my report card. Wrote a composition for English during the fifth period. Met Machinsky the end of the eighth period. He came out to visit some of the teachers. Johnny Stefferi was here this morning. After school went to Astoria.


Mr. Huber was here this evening and we argued about apples.


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Friday, Oct. 26, 1934



Had a quiz in History and got 95. Rained like blazes all day. Phoned Mr. Russo to come and get me from school with the car.

Went to the post office and mailed the photograph to Esther.



Started to read "The Roundup" by Mulford.


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Saturday, Oct. 27, 1934



Went to the office today. Finished "The Roundup" and read all of "Mesquite Jenkins". Started to rain this afternoon. Stopped about 5:30. Drove the car home. After supper stayed with Albie. He, Billy & I were down his cellar shooting his pellet rifle.
I forgot my windbreaker there when I came home.



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Sunday, Oct. 28, 1934


Patsy and Mary came today. Maestro Pasquale came for dinner. Started "The Deputy Sherriff".


This evening went to the Loew's Plaza with Anton, Bob and Bob's girl Phyliss. We saw "Domes" with Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler and Joan Blondell. After the show we went to an ice-cream parlor.


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Monday, Oct. 29, 1934



Nothing much happened in school today. This is my week in P.T. Went to Astoria after school.

After supper got my windbreaker from Albie.


Finished "The Deputy Sheriff".



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Tuesday Oct. 30, 1934



School was as usual. Ran off a stencil for Mr. March during the fifth period.


Bob and Anton had supper here then we went to Hi-Y. Had a lot of fun there and we figured a way to make more money by starting a club in our chapter and giving a dance separate from the Hi-Y. dance. The new club is the Acidalia Gringos


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Wednesday, Oct. 31, 1934


Halloween today. Ran off another stencil for Mr. March.


Went to Astoria after school. Bob and Anton had supper here this evening.



We had a Halloween party. Mary and Ronie Furgiuele were here also.


Yesterday I received a letter from Laura but forgot to mention it so I'm doing it now.


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Thursday Nov. 1, 1934



Rained this morning. Had a regular windstorm about eleven o'clock.


Went to Astoria after school. Rode with Anton as far as Queen's Plaza.


Bought another book by Mulford "Buck Peters, Ranchman"




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Friday, Nov. 2, 1934



Had a quiz in History today and got 30. Got up a farm exhibit in B21 for Open School Week next week. After school went to a private meeting of the brain trust of Student Party at Helen Cobey's house.

Finished "Buck Peters Ranchman"


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Sat. Nov. 3, 1934



Went to the office this morning and stayed all day. Read "The Bar 20 Three" while I was there.


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Sunday, Nov.4, 1934


Rained today. Aunt Rose came today and stayed all day.



This evening Anton came and we went to the Jackson Theatre and saw "Caravan" with Loretta Young and Phillys Holmes.


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Monday, Nov. 5, 1934


P.T. Week. Starting the midterms. Had exam on the parallel bars and got a 10.

Went to Astoria after school. Pop is working at the yards so the office is only open when I go there.


This evening stayed with Albie. Borrowed his bike so I could go to Mr. Hubers tomorrow and work. No school because of election day. Hurray for politics


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Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1934


No school today because of elections. Worked with Mr. Huber from eight in the morning till three in the afternoon. First we washed all the screens and then enlarged a trap in the cellar. I had to chizel out about 240 sq. in. of cement. Mr. Huber treated me to lunch in a restaurant and gave me a dollar and a half.

After supper went to Hi-Y with Bobby. Anton didn't come for supper today



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Wednesday, Nov. 7, 1934


Had the chinning exam in P.T. and got a 10. Went to the office in Astoria for the last time today. Pop got a man who will be there all day.

Did a little History homework tonight for a change.


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Thursday, Nov. 8, 1934



This is open school week so Mom came to my English class today. Then she went to the Assembly. Had the horse test in P.T. and I got a 7. Had a test in Physics 1.

Wrote a letter to Laura after supper.


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Friday, Nov. 9, 1934




Bobby came this morning with his mother and the car. He took Anton, Albie, Adeline, Vivian, and I to school. Had a test in History and got 80. Got a 65 on my Physics test. Played a game of chess with Anton the ninth period.


Mr. Huber and Mr. Norman were here for supper.


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Sat. Nov. 10, 1934

Went to the coal yard today with pop. Worked there all day and came home about 5:30.


Got a haircut after supper.


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Sunday, Nov. 11, 1934


Armistice Day. Went to Bill "Puffy" Pflanz's house today. Had dinner there and then we went to a football game. After the game went to the Loew's Hillside and saw "Wagon Wheels" and "Lost Lady" with Barbara Stanwyck. Both good pictures


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Monday, Nov. 12, 1934



No school today. Celebrating Armistice Day. Worked at the coal yards for awhile today. Came home about three o'clock not feeling well. Had a cold and a little fever. Slept all afternoon and evening.


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Tuesday, Nov. 13, 1934


Stayed home today. Didn't feel so well this morning. Got up at 12 o'clock. Went to the Corona about 2.o'clock and saw "Dude Ranger" and "Servants Entrance"


Bobby and Anton came this evening. No Hi-Y. meeting as all the old members went to see Carlo Orrelano off. He's going to Mexico.


Anton and I went to the Newtown Theatre and saw "The World Goes On" and "Romance In The Rain"



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Wednesday, Nov. 14, 1934


Went to school today. Forgot an excuse for yesterday's absence and got a temporary admit slip.


Read some stories in the Country Gentleman magazine. After supper answered Harry Beidler's letter that I got yesterday


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Thursday, Nov. 15, 1934



Brought excuse for absence and got permanent admit slip.


Had the literature part of English midterm today. I think I passed that part.

After school went down to Huber's and beat a 9' X 15' rug. Got 35 cents for doing it.



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Friday, Nov. 16, 1934


Had a quiz in History and got a hundred. Went to an assembly the ninth period. The Ag. Club awarded medals to the 3 boys having best commercial gardens.


After supper went to the Plaza with Bobby and saw Mae West in "Belle of the 90's". Had ice-cream after the show.


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Saturday, Nov. 17, 1934


Went to Louie Furgiuele's today. Went to a show with him and saw Lee Tracy in "You Belong to Me" and "Hideout" with Robert Montgomery. Came home at ten o'clock.



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THIRD NOTEBOOK

Sunday, Nov. 18, 1934



Went to Corona this afternoon with Baby and saw "Judge Priest" and "The Human Side".
After supper studied Physics for the midterm tomorrow.




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Monday, Nov. 19, 1934


Midterms today. Had Physics and Ag. Eco. I'm not so sure about Eco. After supper studied for History tomorrow. Tire on Albie's bike burst this morning. Must have got against the little stove and blew up.


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Tuesday, Nov. 20, 1934



Had History exam this morning. Think I flunked. Spent the rest of the day at the coal yard. Studied for Physics 2 exam tomorrow. Took a bath and went to bed


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Wednesday, Nov. 21, 1934


Last day of midterms. Had English and Physics 2 exams. After the exams went with Mr. March, Resnick, Millenky and Kahl to the school gardens. Transferred some lime, tools and cold frames to the new 50 acre farm the Ag. Course got. After supper went to the Plaza. Saw "Affairs of Cellini" and "The case of the Howling dog.


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Thursday, Nov. 22, 1934


Got my midterm marks today. Ag. Eco - 85, Phisics1 - 86, History - 57, English - 64. I'll get my Physics 2 mark to-morrow. Had a surprize when I came home. Got a letter from Eloise Brumbach. She's a pretty good looking girl but she can't beat my Esther. Hope I see her the next time I go to Reading


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Friday, Nov. 23, 1934


Took care of Mr. March's class for a few minutes the first period. Went to an all boys assembly the third period.


Wrote a book report during the fifth period. Went to a Student Party meeting the ninth period


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Saturday, Nov. 24, 1934


Went to the coal yard today. Helped unload a carload of stove coal another of egg. After supper bought a light gray hat. Got a letter from Laura today.


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Sunday, Nov. 25, 1934

Had company today. Uncle Joe and his family were here. Later on Maestro Pasquale came. In the evening we played cards.


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Monday, Nov. 26, 1934


Got Physics 2 mark today it was a 70. Today was cold. Mary Furgiuele was here for awhile


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Tuesday, Nov. 27, 1934

Anton wasn't in school today. Weather was kind of damp. Didn't do anything today of importance. Had a Student Party meeting the ninth period. Paid out a dollar from the treasury for expenses and collected .55 cents


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Wednesday, Nov. 28, 1934


Had a History quiz and got 55. Danny Klein gave me 20 cents for the Student Party from Dick Todd and took another dollar for expenses. Wet weather again today. This evening Aunt Rose came. She's going to stay for Thanksgiving. Anton wasn't in school today either.




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Thursday, Nov. 29, 1934


Today is Thanksgiving. Maestro Pasquale and his son Jerry were here. We played cards during the day. Some meal we had! Aunt Rose is staying tonight. Grandma and Grandpa couldn't come because Grandpa is working.


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Friday, Nov. 30, 1934


Rained all day today. Read the "Freshman". Aunt Rose went home. Josie and her mother came today. After supper listened to the radio. Wanted to go to the Plaza but there was a line waiting outside so I stayed home.


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Saturday, Dec. 1, 1934

First of December and three weeks until Christmas.

Rained all day today. Called for Albie but he wasn't home. Stayed home and practiced some new pieces on the accordian. Read
"Heart of the North"



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Sunday, Dec 2, 1934


Today was clear and cold. Went for a walk with Albie this afternoon. In the evening went to Bobby's room but he wasn't there so I came home and listened to the radio


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Monday, Dec 3, 1934


Back to school again. P.T. this week. Took care of Mr. March's first period class for awhile. Miss Hays read us a story during the English period. After school went to the Plaza with Albie and saw "The Count of Monte Cristo". It was a swell picture.


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Tuesday, Dec. 4, 1934


Had a short test in Physics today. Went to an Ag. Club meeting today. Bobby & Anton had supper here. I didn't go to the Hi-Y. meeting with them to-night because I am not a regular member yet. Started reading "Van Pattan


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Wednesday, Dec. 5, 1934

Had a small test in Physics 2 and one in P.1. During the fifth period sent out letter to the fathers of pupils who failed subjects. Went to a Student Party the ninth period. Campaign is next week. Signs go up Friday. Collected eighty cents


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Thursday, Dec. 6, 1934


Took care of Mr. March's class the first period. Dictated notes on breeds of sheep. Got 0 in the Physics one test that I had yesterday. Got my report card today. Got the Penn State Catalogue today also. Went ot a private meeting of Student Party at Rita Gay's house. Discussed campaigning. Studied History


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Friday, Dec. 7, 1934


Didn't do English comp. and got sent to Mr. Morgan. Had to do it over the weekend. Hung up campaign signs from 2:30 till 5:45. Some job. Put up the big sign in the auditorium with Klein. After supper went to Hi-Y. Inductions as a special guest. I am an honorary member & cannot vote. Had a lot of fun. Danced with May Parvitch & took her home after the dance.


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Saturday, Dec. 8, 1934

Went to Rita Gay's house today and helped her cut out campaign card. There were quite a few people there. Todd, Donelan, Gay, Friedel, Cobey, Oppenheimer, Klein and a few others. Came home at 6:30 with some cards that were uncut and did them after supper with Adeline, Baby, Vivian, Vic, and Rose. There were 456 that I brought home.


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Sunday, Dec. 9, 1934

Freezing cold today. Stayed home all day and listened to the radio.
Louie Furgiuele was here today.

Wrote a composition for tomorrow in English class.



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Monday, Dec. 10, 1934

First day of campaign. Gave out about 200 cards. Didn't do much in classes. Went to P.S. 89 the tenth period to hang up a sign. Walked home with Joe Donelan. Went around with the candidates while they spoke.

Wrote a book report this evening.


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Tuesday, Dec. 11, 1934

Took care of Mr. March's class the first period. Went around with the candidates while they made their speeches.


Anton and Bobby had supper here and then we went to the Hi-Y. meeting. Anton led the discussion on punishment. After the meeting we went to Bammans and had hot fudge sundaes


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Wednesday, Dec. 12, 1934


Didn't do anything in school today. Got a letter from Harry Beidler asking wether I was coming out for the holidays and what day.


Started reading "Doom Canyon".


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Thursday, Dec. 13, 1934

Last day of campaign in school. Went to the rally the ninth period. Looks like Morgan, Donelan, and Gay will get in.


Wrote a letter to Laura this evening.


Anton was absent from school.


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Friday, Dec. 14, 1934


Elections today. So far its as I expected. Morgan, Donelan, & Gay. I'll find out for certain Monday.


Started to read "West" this evening.


Mr. Huber was here tonight.


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Saturday, Dec. 15, 1934


Didn't do a darn thing today. Finished reading "West". Mr. Huber was here today. Called for Albie but he wasn't home. Got my grey suit from the tailor.


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Sunday, Dec. 16, 1934


Went to the Bronx today with the whole family. Uncle Joe's daughter Mary got engaged and was having a party. I had a pretty good time. A man there had a 120 bass accordian and he let me play it a few times.


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Monday, Dec. 17, 1934


Got the election returns today. It was Morgan, Donelan, and Johnson. Todd and Gay came in second so we didn't do so bad.

Wrote a letter to Harry Beidler telling him I'd be out next week.


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Tuesday, Dec. 18, 1934

Went to an Ag. Club. meeting period nine. Mr. Armstrong was absent today. Bought a Christmas card to send to Esther.


Bobby was here for supper. We went to the Hi-Y. meeting. Miss Gireaux was our guest. We had refreshment. Went to Bammans after the meeting for hot fudge


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Wednesday, Dec. 19, 1934


Armstrong was absent again today. Assembly the third period that lasted two periods. Drummond gave me a card to take home had have signed. It says I'm failing History. Rained like h___ today. Mr. Russo brought me home. Wrote a letter to Eloise making a date with her in Reading the 26th


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Thursday, Dec. 20, 1934


Took care of Mr. March's class the first and second periods. Saw two short movies in room 347 the ninth period. Sent the Christmas card to Esther. Got a card from Bill Pflanz, Margaret Fisher, and Eloise.


Today was clear and windy.


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Friday, Dec. 21, 1934


Didn't do a bit of work in school today had a lot of fun. I brought my accordian and played in different classes. We had a party in Eco. and held a square dance. Got out as two o'clock and went to visit nineteen. Saw some of the old teachers. Started reading "Laddie"


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Saturday, Dec. 22, 1934


Read awhile today. Mr. Norman and Mr. Huber were here. Mr. Huber brought a present that isn't to be opened until Christmas. Went out with mom and bought a shirt and some socks. We got a small Christmas tree. After I brought home the stuff I went out with Albie.


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Sunday, Dec. 23, 1934


Went to see Anton today. Had dinner there and then we played cards. I lost thirty cents. Talked with Anton for awhile and then came home. Got home at 11:15.


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Monday, Dec. 24, 1934


Finished reading "Laddie"
after super I put up the Christmas tree and the kids trimmed it. Our radio doesn't play so I got Henderson Morrison to come and look at it. I got a Hi-Y. bid from him and mailed it to Anton for his brother John.


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Tuesday, Dec. 25, 1934


Christmas and no snow. Maestro Pasquale was here today. After supper Marie & Alex came down.


Tomorrow I leave for Reading for the rest of the holidays. I'm going out to the farm. Won't be home until the sixth of January.


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FOURTH NOTEBOOK

Wednesday, Dec. 26, 1934


Left on the 7:40 bus for Reading. Changed at Allentown and arrived at Reading at 1:o'clock


Went to a movie in the evening and saw "The Mighty Barnum" with Wallace Beery. Met Eloise but she was with her mother
so I couldn't talk to her.


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Thursday, Dec. 27, 1934


Went to Uncle Benny's this morning. Had dinner there and then Louie brought me out to Beidlers.


I got there in time to help butcher. They had killed 4 hogs and a bull. I was cutting fat for lard.


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Friday, Dec. 28, 1934


More butchering today. Ground meat for sausage and bologna. After supper went to Shorty's with Harry and we played a number of pieces.


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Saturday, Dec 29, 1934

Ground hog feed and shelled corn today. After supper went with Harry to a movie in Bernville



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Sunday, Dec. 30, 1934


Went to the mill with harry this morning. Afternoon went to Host with George and Harry. I bought a puzzle from Shorty and borrowed a magazine. Margeret Fisher was here this evening with her two brothers.


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Monday, Dec. 31, 1934


This morning hauled some wood from the other farm. In the afternoon we sawed wood.


After supper went with Curt and Harry to see Berger. He just came from the hospital. Later went to a hotel and had some beer.


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Tuesday Jan. 1, 1935


New Years Day and snow. Didn't do any work today. Turned the butter churn for an hour and a half.



After supper went to Host to practice and learned two new hoe-down pieces. Had plenty of beer


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Wednesday, Jan. 2, 1935


Harry went to school today. Curt and I cleaned out the garage. We moved some straw bales from the chicken house to the cow stable and pig stye


This evening went down to the mill and had a lot of fun.


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Thursday, Jan. 3, 1935


Turned the butter churn today. Didn't do much else the rest of the day. In the evening the boys went off. Lutz's came down and we had a lot of fun. Made a date for tomorrow night for a show.


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Friday, Jan. 4, 1935


Pretty cold today and no work. In the evening Laura, Jennie, Harry & I went to Robesonia and saw "College Rhythm".


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Saturday, Jan. 5, 1935


Shred corn fodder today. In the afternoon cut myself on the left index finger. Cut half the nail off. After supper went to Host to play. Kepp was there and we all came home together. Laura was there for awhile. Got $2 for that night.


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Sunday, Jan. 6, 1935


This morning went down to the mill to say goodbye. After dinner went to Womelsdorf with Edith Hoffman, her mother, brother and Kepp. Got the bus there at 2:19 and got home at 10. Found a letter from Esther for me


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Monday, Jan. 7, 1935


Back to school again. Bought a History review book. The Ag. Dep't got a new mimeograph machine. Filled out term report cards for Armstrong.


Mr. Huber was here this evening.


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Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1935


Started getting the new mimeo machine together. It's more complicated than the other.

Anton and Bob had supper here and then we went to the Hi-Y. meeting. We had a speaker there.



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Wednesday Jan. 9, 1935


Anton was down in the Ag. office today. He's going to take my place when I'm gone. We got the mimeo together and ran off one stencil.
Had an exam in Physics One.


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Thursday, Jan. 10, 1935


Ran off seven stencils today. Flunked the Physics test I had yesterday and got another one today.


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Friday, Jan. 11, 1935


Didn't do anything in school today.

Went to the Plaza and saw "Kid Million" with Eddie Cantor. It was a good picture.


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Saturday Jan. 12, 1935


Read "Penrod" by Booth Tarkington. Washed the two parlor windows. After supper listened to the radio. Had some good programs on tonight. Wrote a letter to Laura & one to Harry.


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Sunday, Jan. 13, 1935


Had company today. Patsy, Josie, Johnny & Mary Perry were here. Maestro Pasquale came later. In the evening Marie Viespe came down. Read "Seventeen" by Booth Tarkington. Started snowing this afternoon.



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Monday, Jaln. 14, 1935

Cold as anything today. Ice on the ground. Ran off a stencil the sixth period. Made a speech in English. Made up back experiment in Physics.

Mr. Huber was here this evening.


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Tuesday, Jan. 15, 1935


Didn't do much school today.

Wrote a letter to Esther this afternoon. Went to the book store and ordered a Physics review book. Armstrong gave me a bunch of bulletins.
Brought some home today



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Wednesday, Jan. 16, 1935

Got a ticket from Bob for the Firemen's ball this Satureay.


Brought home some more bulletins and sent for some from Cornell.


Made a floor plan of the house for Baby for school.


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Thursday, Jan. 17, 1935


Took care of March's first period class. ran off some stencils for March, with Odink.


Snowed like the devil today. Went down to clean Mr. Huber's sidewalk after school.

I wonder what Esther thought of when she got my letter today.



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Friday, Jan. 18, 1935


Went to P.S. 19 with Mr. March and spoke on the Ag. Course.

This was my last day of regular school at if I don't flunk. Was at the book store all evening waiting for my Phuysics review. Finally got it. Got a hair-cut after supper.


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Saturday, Jan. 19, 1935


Studied some history. Slept this afternoon. After supper went to Madison Sq. Garden to the Firemen's Ball. Used the fire escape to get in. Met Anton & Bobby there with their girls after the show and we went to the Brass Rail for something to eat.


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Sunday, Jan. 20, 1935


Rained all day today. Stayed home and read my History regents review from cover to cover. Hope I pass the exam tomorrow.


Marie and Alex were down this evening.


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Monday, Jan. 21, 1935


Anton called for me this morning and we went for our history exam. I figured I got about 95. Went to the Corona this afternoon with Anton and saw "Bright Eyes" with Shirley Temple and "Bachelor of Arts".


It was raining today.


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Wednesday, Jan. 23, 1935


No exams at all today. It wasn't snowing when I first got up but it started about ten o'clock and still is. Some blizzard!


Got a letter from Laura. She's in love with me so she says, but I'm still daffy over Esther.


So what am I gonna do.


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Thursday, Jan. 24, 1935


Went to Mr. Huber's this morning and starting cleaning the snow. Cleaned the back and front and then came home. Had an exam in Physics this afternoon. Don't know how I made out. After the exam went back to Mr. Huber's . Anton was along and we cleaned the driveway.
Anton went home about ten.


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Friday, Jan. 25, 1935


Went down to Mr. Huber's again this morning and made a path in the street for the car to come in. Came home and cleaned up our own sidewalk. Went down to the Western Union for a job but was too young for clerk and too old for messenger.


Went to see the graduation exercises in 19 from 9:30 to 12.


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Saturday, Jan 26, 1935


Cleaned the alleyway today. Didn't do much else. Louie Furgiuele was here this afternoon. He came from Jersey City where he took a scholaraship exam for St. Peter's College.


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Sunday, Jan. 27, 1935


Stayed home all day and read "The Indian Drum". It was some mystery and had nothing to do with Indians. Marie Viespe was down this evening.


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Monday, Jan. 28, 1935


Went to school today with Anton, Albie & Bobby. Got my marks in the regents and was I su5prized. 84 in Physics, 81 in History and 67 in English.


Today was pop's birthday. He's 50 years old. Marie and Alex were down. Marie, Fritz and Louie came after supper.


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Tuesday, Jan. 29, 1935

Went to the Corona and saw "The Merry Widow" and "Big Hearted Herbert". Read "Wilbur Crane's Handicap" It was a boy's book.




Went out sleighing with Billie and saw a couple spooning in a roadster. Some fun.


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Wednesday, Jan. 30, 1935


Didn't do anything today. It's lousy not going to school. Hope I get a job soon.

Read "Donald Price's Victory". Another young boy's book.


Received some bulletins from Cornell that I had sent for.


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Thursday, Jan. 31, 1935


Went to the Corona and saw "Babes in Toyland" with Laurel and Hardy, and "The President Vanishes".


Went down to the school today to pass the time.


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Friday, Feb 1, 1935


Went to school today to get my report card. Stayed in school all day and had a good time. George Bowersox set it up in Baumman's. I had a hot fudge Sundae. I was on the assembly squad at the Freshmen Assembly this afternoon


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Saturday, Feb. 2, 1935


Didn't go anyplace today. Read "Bar 20 Days" by Mulford.


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Sunday, Feb. 3, 1935

Went out to see Anton today. He came back to Long Island with me as he was going to a party with Jeanette Lermond.

Listened to Eddie Cantor this evening


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Monday, Feb. 4, 1935


Went down to Macy's with mom. She bought something. I wanted to try for a job but no new applications taken. It was the same at Gimbal's and Saks. Tomorrow I use the want ads in the American.

Went to the lihrary with Albie in the afternoon.


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Tuesday, Feb. 5, 1935


Went to five places looking for jobs but nothing doing.


Went down to Mr. Huber's this afternoon and cleaned a space in front of his house for parking.


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Wednesday, Feb. 6, 1935


Went down to the school today to pass the time. Loaned Anton my Physics review book. Did some work for Mr. March in the office



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Thursday, Feb. 7, 1935


Went to Long Island City to look for a job in the factories but no luck. Mr. Huber gave me fifty cents for cleaning in front of his house. Went to the book store and bought "Rustler's Valley" by Mulford. I'll soon have all his books.


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Friday, Feb. 8, 1935


Went to Macy's warehouse to try for a job but no luck. Read "Rustler's Valley" today. It snowed a good bit.


This evening Steve told me to try the Schraeder Valve Co. for a job. He said they were taking on help.


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Saturday, Feb. 9, 1935


Didn't do anything today. read a few stories in the Saturday Evening Post.



This evening was in a snowball fight. Clyde & I against Billy, Eddie, & Angelo. Some fun. Later I listened to the National Barn Dance on the radio.


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Sunday, Feb. 10, 1935


Didn't do anything during the day. This evening went to Tommy's house. He's staring a club. I was elected treasurer. He has girls in the club. We meet in his cellar and have a lot of fun. He has a radio and we dance.


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