1952 • Larry’s diary (age 18) Jul 1 Phoned up Dad. Decided to take job at Moccasin. Drove up today, packed car, drove in and met Mirk to work next shift 4 A.M. so slept here without going to Sonora Jul 2 First day at work at Moccasin Power House $20.00 raise this year. On same shift as … [Read more...]
1.75 Tennis and Tonsils
July 1952 • Sonora, California Even though she hated Mom, Betty was miserable without her. She didn’t want to go to school, complained that her throat hurt, and after the school year (grade seven) of too many absences, Dad decided she needed her tonsils removed. When school was out for the … [Read more...]
1.74 Larry’s Diary, Jun 1952
1952 • Larry’s diary (age 18) Jun 1 Valerie Nash had me over for supper, sister Polly and mother and cats there. Baked cherry pies. Took her to see Snow White at Los Altos theatre and then coffee. Wore suit to St. Pats Jun 2 Looked through La Torre with Elaine in morn and Ginger in eve. … [Read more...]
1.73 Letter from Mom to Verda
May 1952 • Letter from Mother to her sister, Verda Monday, Las Vegas, Nevada 1952 Dear George and Verda, I don’t suppose Carl has let you know yet, his pride would keep him, but I have done it, burned all my bridges behind me. Don’t let George get any wild ideas about coming over here after me. I’m … [Read more...]
1.72 Larry’s Diary, May 1952
1952 • Larry’s diary (age 18) May 1 Art Daniel decided not to pledge. After, spent evening at Ginger's alone. Girls at A Capella performance. At Mary B's early for Harmony May 2 Grammar School of County came to High School for play day. Saw show Three Godfathers. Took bath again May 3 … [Read more...]
1.71 Umpteenth Time
April 1952 • Sonora ~ When Mom left in May of 1950 and Dad hired Ima Deaton to help us younger girls, she lived with us for a while; then during the next two years, she only came off and on. Now that Carleen was sixteen and running the household, she told Dad to let her go altogether. She felt Ima … [Read more...]
1.70 Larry’s Diary, Apr 1952
1952 • Larry’s diary (age 18) Apr 1 Wrote letter to Folks, Betty C. Carol G. Max H., and Merced girl. Played Bruckner. Apr 2 (no entry) Apr 3 Met Gail and Winnie and Art and we went to the park and played tennis in morn. Gails mother came riding out and watched us. Composed hymn … [Read more...]
1.69 Larry’s Diary, Mar 1952
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...]
1.59 Larry’s Diary, May 1951
1951 • Larry’s diary (age 17) May 1 Sick from eating cherries, missed day of school, Mom and Claudia also sick. Packed uniform in suitcase. May 2 Polished horn and shined bell with lacquer polish. Modesto Junior College and Acapella Choir sang. Gooslink accompanied. Paid 75 cents for … [Read more...]
1.58 Billet-doux from Mom
1951 • Larry’s diary (age 17) Apr 12 Mom got letter published in Union Democrat about city council and Dad April 5, 1951 • Letter to Editor, The Union Democrat Editor, The Union Democrat, Sonora, Calif. Dear Sir: Answer to letter from U.K. Peterson published in April 5th issue of The Union … [Read more...]
1.57 Larry’s Diary, Apr 1951
1951 • Larry’s diary (age 17) Apr 1 Saw show Bird of Paradise. Mailed letters to N.Y., S Williams and J Cavallari in truck wreck. Janice broke pelvis bone in 4 places, hurt head, leg, back Apr 2 Mac took me to see a man about a job this summer at the powerhouse. I HOPE - Durham already … [Read more...]
1.56 1951 • Popcorn Girl
1951 • My Sister Carleen ~ Carleen was high-spirited and hard-working. Her dance cards were filled, as were her weekends and summers. She cut a rug at the Harvest Dance, and at the Valentine Ball she slow danced and jitterbugged with Bruce and Eddie; at the Winter Mist, she box-stepped … [Read more...]
I Tell Stories About Her
My Middle Sister Liz It's now 13 years since she danced out of our lives, ain't that amazing... and still, sometimes I forget she's gone. I go to call her: I want her opinion on a difficulty with someone, or I can't remember how long to cook a soft-boiled egg. I want her to read this great book I … [Read more...]
1.55 Larry’s Diary, Mar 1951
1951 • Larry’s diary (age 17) Mar 1 Played checkers at Dipper with Dwain McDonald. Got new music at Brass Choir rehearsal. Got one with bass solo throughout. Also Tuolumne County Orchestra Mar 2 Went to Stockton and saw "Our Town". Most of cast went down. Had turkey at Finney's. Mar 3 … [Read more...]
1.54 Larry’s Diary, Feb 1951
1951 • Larry’s diary (age 17) Feb 1 Got "Imogene" in Brass Choir music, easy piece. Also Tuolumne County Orchestra practice. 2nd square dance held, first time I danced. Jerry Paine my partner Feb 2 Band played for Pep Rally in gym and for game with Oakdale. They won both games, A game … [Read more...]
1.53 Larry’s Diary, Jan 1951
1951 • Larry’s diary (age 16-17) Jan 1 Michigan beat Calif by 14-6 in Rose Bowl. Went to last mass. Finished inventory except records. Got to bed early for a change Jan 2 Went to Alan C. house and we went over our stamps. Got Valentine, Graduation, and Easter cards in. Talked to dad … [Read more...]
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