Monthly Archives: May 1943

Diary Entry for 05/08/1943

Vernon got his first War Bond. $25.00. Don brought Vernon & I home today. Merrill is sure glad to have us home. Got new play shoes that aren’t rationed. Oren Jr. was down in evening.

Diary Entry for 05/15/1943

Evelyn & Arlene was down. Merrill went to Lacona with Lonny [White. The hired man at Barkers] & got his hair cut. Brought me home a box of candy. Real warm today. Feeling quite good today.

Diary Entry for 05/18/1943

Dot was down. Aunt Mildred sent Vernon a book & Uncle Berle sent him a pencil he got at a church conference. Received letter from Angie & card from Aunt Mildred. Vernon went to school today.

Diary Entry for 05/19/1943

Carl’s birthday. (15 years). Got new glass pie plate baking dish, baby blanket, outing for diapers, & radio “A” battery. Listened to Winston Churchill speech from the White House. Vernon didn’t go to school.

Diary Entry for 05/30/1943

Decoration Day. Vernon went to church for first time with Barkers. Merrill helped me wash clothes. He & Vernon planted most of the garden. Mom & Dad was up in the evening. Dad & Mom brought up 2 little kittens.