Catherine Sevenau

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Archives for November 2017

1.69 Larry’s Diary, Mar 1952

November 29, 2017 By Catherine Sevenau

1952 • Larry’s diary (age 18) Mar 1  Hashed then played horn with Mike on drums and Pete on piano. Jazz toned and orgininal tunes. Got sheets from laundry. Saw wreck in front of house Mar 2  Played in Art's Orchestra again, also sang in choir. Went to Gail's after and read her term … [Read more...]

1.68 Larry’s Diary, Feb 1952

November 26, 2017 By Catherine Sevenau

1952 • Larry’s diary (age 18) Feb 1 - 7  (no entries) Feb 8  Didn't see anyone today. Had little tussle with couple of kids. One of 'em Dave Grinaldo, Art's brother Feb 9  Saw Gail and John B. Tilly for last time Feb 10  Dad came down in evening. Have lost 10 lbs in last couple … [Read more...]

1.67 Larry’s Diary, Jan 1952

November 23, 2017 By Catherine Sevenau

1952 • Larry’s diary (age 17 and 18) Jan 2  Had party at house Jan 3  1st day of Winter quarter. Taking Harmony, Musicianship, Physics of Sound (Lecture and Lab), Basketball, String Bass, Advanced String Bass, Band, Political Science Science, Orchestra Jan 4  Told Gail to go out with … [Read more...]

1.66 Larry’s Diary, Nov-Dec 1951

November 20, 2017 By Catherine Sevenau

1951 • Larry’s diary (age 17) Nov 1  thru 10  (note: posts about classes, band, R.O.T.C., and dates with Gail) Nov 11  Mom drove me back to San Jose as she was bringing Claudia down for eye trouble. Introduced them to Gail's folks. I watched TV at her house till late Nov 12  No … [Read more...]

1.65 Larry’s Diary, Oct 1951

November 17, 2017 By Catherine Sevenau

1951 • Larry’s diary (age 17) Oct 1  Band rehearsed outdoors. Got name in Democrat for going to San Jose State. Dad resigned from Sonora City council, picture on front page of paper Oct 2  Got four letters from girls from "Girl Friends". Answered them all. Wrote letter to Mr. Wisler and … [Read more...]

1.64 Larry’s Diary, Sep 1951

November 14, 2017 By Catherine Sevenau

1951 • Larry’s diary (age 17) Sep 1  College of Pacific players came to Sonora for training. Went to Mt. River lodge with Mirks and boys. Bought $15.00 pair of slacks Sep 2  Missed playing for Lodi band concert in Lodi. Said goodbye to Porter. He's going to Tahoe for week then back to … [Read more...]

1.63 Larry’s Diary, Aug 1951

November 11, 2017 By Catherine Sevenau

1951 • Larry’s diary (age 17) Aug 1  Ate at clubhouse 1st time in two weeks had both lunch and dinner. Slept and practiced in afternoon Aug 2  Sent letter to Mrs. Crookshank about Bonnie. Sent letter to Mr. Wisler about scholarship to Idaho Aug 3  Went home and got glasses from Dr. … [Read more...]

1.62 Not MY Mother

November 8, 2017 By Catherine Sevenau

1951 • Sonora ~ My sister wore plaid skirts, silk neck scarves, and had a cashmere twinset for each day of the week, bought with her money from her job at the movie house. She jitterbugged with Pat, JoAnn, and Joyce, walked arm-in-arm with Cassie Jo, and gossiped with Shirley and Phyllis. … [Read more...]

1.61 Larry’s Diary, Jul 1951

November 5, 2017 By Catherine Sevenau

1951 • Larry’s diary (age 17) Jul 1  Bob Durham slept late and I got him up at 4:05 A.M. Mailed letter and 3 bucks to Bonnie. P. Barnard is moving out of the bunk house. Jul 2  Changed from room 10 to room 3. Bigger room with 1 locker, better view. Had steak for supper. Dropped razor and … [Read more...]

1.60 Larry’s Diary, Jun 1951

November 2, 2017 By Catherine Sevenau

1951 • Larry’s diary (age 17) Jun 1  Chased buses from Merced Lake to Henderson Park for Senior Ditch Day. Went to Turlock for Jr-Sr Prom with Norma Hunts. Called Bob Jones. Home and in bed at 4 A.M. Jun 2  Bought tie for Mr. Hagemeyer from Brass Choir. Now have 79 silver dollars. Drove … [Read more...]

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