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“Got word today that Frank McGugan was killed on Friday. I feel wretched tonight.” An excerpt from my Mom’s Diary, Lorraine Butters Boyle, age 17, April 23, 1944 LEST WE FORGET 23           Sun. The girls were outside quite a bit. I wrote an essay this morn for Miss Cardwell. Took a few pictures. Tried desperatelyContinue reading “Spring Sunday in 1944”

(May 12) “Went down to the I.O.O.F to graduation. Had a grand time, banquet & then dance.” 6              Sat. Wilma & I did most of the work. I set my hair, bathed, etc. Isabelle ran the tractor for Dad, while harrowing. Mom started my graduation dress this morn, & just about finished it tonight. WentContinue reading “May 6-12, 1944”

29           Sat. Gave Wilma & Shirley lessons. They took Leila home in the cart this afternoon. Dad and Isabelle went to town late. I really went through the homework. Also washed my head. Bed in reasonable time. Rained all day. 30           Sun. Dismal again today. Rained most of the time, but it is good toContinue reading “1944-04-29 to 05-05”

22           Sat. Isabelle’s Birthday. She & Winnifred drove to the school with the pony. Were out most of the morning. Woodworks were here after dinner, also Mr Andries, & Doris came up for a few minutes. Did homework. Sang again tonight. 23           Sun. The girls were outside quite a bit. I wrote an essay thisContinue reading “1944-04-22 to 04-28”

15           Sat. Got up real late. Didn’t accomplish much of anything. Celeste & Doreen came while we were still having breakfast. Leila & Myrtle came over. Leila had a lesson. We all went to town this afternoon. Mom & we girls, Doreen & Mrs. Stutt saw show. “The Gangs all here” Carmen Miranda, Alice Faye,Continue reading “1944-04-15 to 04-21”

Apr 1     Sat. Dad & Mr. S. worked at Willis all day. We cleaned. I gave Leila a lesson, washed my head, bathed, did a little studying. Went to bed at a reasonable hour. Winnifred couldn’t come out today. 2              Sun. Up late. I studied. Girls skated on the pool west of the house. WeContinue reading “1944-04-01 to 04-07”

8              Sat. We did up the work early. Mom & we girls went to town about 11.15. Took bread up to the room & had lunch there. Went out to Marg’s. The baby is very cute. Had home made candy. Then back into town to Cleland’s. Saw Helen, Stuart, Aunt Mena & Uncle Tom cameContinue reading “1944-04-08 to 04-14”

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”

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”

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”