25 Sat. Up around 8. Flew through the work. Whole family came in to town, 11 o’clock. Men went to the sale a Halbrite. We had a lunch in the club. We girls walked up to the hospital & saw Mrs. McGugan for a half-hour. Then we went to the show. “Stage-Door Canteen”. Fairly good,Continue reading “1944-03-25 to 03-31”
Author Archives: Chris Boyle
The Root of Community
Community grows from what we have in common! Devon and James have been in community since 1991. At quick glance you may spot that they are both bald. You might be deceived into thinking that they do not have similar BMI (body mass index). This picture was taken two years ago, and physical things doContinue reading “The Root of Community”
1944-03-18 to 03-24
18 Sat. Scrubbed & waxed the kitchen floor. Dad & the girls went to town. Leila was here for dinner, & had a lesson. Wilma & Shirley had lessons tonight. I baked a marble cake this afternoon. Then washed my head. 19 Sun. Did homework. Played piano for about an hour after lunch. Mom stillContinue reading “1944-03-18 to 03-24”
1944-03-11 to 03-17
11 Sat. Gave Wilma a lesson. She went to town with Stutts, Dad with Harry & Isabelle & Shirley with Jean. I had a very short snooze. Bathed, did homework. Peggy & Ruth & Mrs Farrell came for supper. Jenny didn’t get here until about eight. Barbara didn’t come home & Doris was sick. WeContinue reading “1944-03-11 to 03-17”
1944-03-04 to 03-10
4 Sat. Odds & ends this morn. Gave Wilma & Shirley lessons. Dad & the three girls went to town. I had a sleep, the did homework. Fern & Leila came home with them. They & Isabelle went to a party at Killians. I was invited, but was too sleepy. Had worked hard. 5 Sun.Continue reading “1944-03-04 to 03-10”
1944-02-26 to 03-03
26 Sat. Gave Leila a lesson this afternoon. She went to town with all the rest. I stayed here alone. Charlie Candy’s came in to hire me to play at Halbrite next Fri. I gave Wilma & Shirley each a lesson tonight. Washed & set Wilma’s hair. Isabelle & I danced a bit. 27 Sun.Continue reading “1944-02-26 to 03-03”
1944-02-19 to 02-25
Feb 19 Sat. Mom cleaned the house yesterday. I gave Wilma a lesson, washed hair. Mom washed bedclothes, etc. I did homework. Mrs. Freeman stayed here tonight while Elton went to town. He came out about 10. Had lunch. Bed about one. 20 Sun. More homework, etc. Isabelle made ice-cream. McGugans came down thisContinue reading “1944-02-19 to 02-25”
1944-02-12 to 02-18
Feb 12 Sat. Cleaned house a bit. Miss Farrell came over this afternoon. Mom went to town with Freemans. I tried to get some homework done, we three girls went to Isabelle Sterlings Birthday Party. Met at Killians first. Had a good time. Played games & had contests. Lunch at 12. Home before one. 13 Continue reading “1944-02-12 to 02-18”
1944-02-05 to 02-11
(SUBSCRIBE HERE to receive email updates whenever there is a new post at Boyle Park Banter) Feb 1944 5 Sat. Mr Levans & Merl were here this morn. Merl sure is cute. Did a bit of homework this morn. Talked as usual. Three us went to town this afternoon. Mae & I saw the show,Continue reading “1944-02-05 to 02-11”
Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #15: 1916 Barn Part 3 – “Play”
(This entry was originally posted on Facebook in 2017) Today’s families have: a playroom; a neighborhood play structure; school gymnasiums. We had a barn!! Having a barn was like having your own personal gymnasium! We jumped from 10-foot high platforms into the haystack. We climbed 20 feet up the slings and then through the openContinue reading “Grandpa’s Memory Journal, Entry #15: 1916 Barn Part 3 – “Play””