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APPOINTMENTS•MEMORANDA•REMINDERS•DIARY
1938
JANUARY
1
SATURDAY
Cold day - showing signs of a blizzard
in the offing.
Isabel and Elspeth went out to
make calls in the P.M. so in
deference to the New Year and
because I felt too weary or
lazy to go out in the cold
to the church reception, I
put on a my violet velvet hostess
gown and stayed in. Margaret
Jones came to call and I
was glad to see her again. We
had a plebian dinner of
codfish and duck gravy because
Colodny's forgot to send the
roast. Had nice ice cream
and Elspeth's good cookies for
dessert. Got a special delivery
letter from John but he
did not call up in eve
thought he might.
Here we go on 1938 - I hope
I last through it.
JANUARY
2
SUNDAY
Much warmer today and snowing
at intervals. Elspeth and I walked
to church and Dr. Ladd had a
very good sermon on keeping
the tools of the spirit sharpened.
There were very few people there
in spite of the fact that it was
Communion Sunday. I was glad
to be in church again but sad
when I realized how far my spirit
is from being "sharp". We walked
home through the clear, clean
air and it was pleasant.
This afternoon I have sewed,
read and written letters but
my back ached, as usual and
I do not feel as hopeful and
enthusiastic about the new
year as I wish I did. I shall
have to take money from my savings
account for the insurance and
other bills this month. I am
afraid it was a mistake to give
up a $4000 salary for this, even
with all the other compensation.
JANUARY
3
MONDAY
Lovely day, plenty of snow but mild
and sunny. Had letters from Marie
Driscoll, Lola Yerkes and Cora Schoppe
also a "Thank you" note from Johnnie
West. Went with Miss Harris down
to the First Church for the prayer service
at 5:00. Not much moved by it - too
cold & stereotyped - possibly my lack
of response. It is a lovely church. Home
to dinner and listened to Firestone
program, wrote to Dorothy Harvey
and to bed, very weary.
This noon I waited at home long
enough to hear the President's address
to Congress on the State of the Union
not very impressive nor as forceful
as I expected. Shall be interested to
see what the newspapers have to say
about it tomorrow morning.
Still have a few more Christmas
notes to write. Wrote to Lula
Martin today in behalf of the
sewing project at Montpelier.
JANUARY
4
TUESDAY
Cloudy and warmer.
While I was dressing this morning
the Postman brought two packages
from John & Betty. My share was a
pair of heavy, dark brown pigskin
gloves and a dusty rose, quilted
satin house coat, not as becoming
as I would wish. Feel rather rotten
this morning.
2:15 Council Meeting.
Long, discursive meeting
JANUARY
5
WEDNESDAY
4:00 Scholarship Chairman - Fraternities
Went to Southwick but only three of the girls
came - Alpha Chi, Pi Phi and Alpha Xi.
Came home late and went later over
to the museum to hear a lecture on
Egypt - not very good - speaker had a
horrible voice and used poor English.
JANUARY
6
THURSDAY
Beautiful winter
day-bright and clear, not very cold.
Busy morning and walked down
to the Doctor's who strapped my back
and gave me a rainbow assortment
of green and yellow pills.
11:00 Dr. McSweeney - for treatment.
After lunch took Mother for a
brief ride downtown and over
to Southwick and back. Then went
over to my office and to Southwick
for conference - Jean Simond and
Betty Mellington came in.
Home to Miss Storms tea which
was very pleasant indeed.
Strapped back feeling a bit like being
wrapped up in a mummy case.
Tea at Miss Storms.
JANUARY
11
TUESDAY
Very cold today but beautifully
clear and bright. Our place was
so hot last night that I could
not sleep properly and woke
up feeling cooked.
JANUARY
12
WEDNESDAY
Cold today and very slippery but
not as cold as yesterday. Busy morning
in the office and got started on a
memo for Pres. Bailey on the cooperative
houses. Went to chapel which was
all music very nice. Went to a
long Pan-Hellenic meeting after
work tonight. Barbara Sussdorf
called to ask if I would
chaperone the Razz Dazz
on Saturday evening.
4:15 Pan-Hellenic - 21 S. College
JANUARY
13
THURSDAY
Woke up to see the snow falling in
huge flakes but it lasted only
an hour and then the sun came
out for most of the rest of the day.
I had a busy and very trying
morning and so many interr-
uptions that I did not get the
letter about Anne-Marie finished
until after the office closed at noon.
I succeeded in getting my car out
of the garage and drove to Southwick
this P.M. Long conference with Miss
Mariana Palmer and got back
in time to sign the letters - then home
to do up packages for Betty's birth
day and to the P.O where we
were stuck in the packing place until
I discovered that I was trying to
drive with my brake on. Home to
dress for dinner over at Warner
House where a very nice group of
girls are living. Home again to
work on my talk to the Graduate
Club tomorrow night. Miss Whiting
invited me for tomorrow night but
I cannot go so it will [illegible]
JANUARY
14
FRIDAY
8:00 Graduate Club at Southwick.
JANUARY
15
SATURDAY
Cold day but bright. Busy at the
office all morning. Got away at
noon and after considerable difficulty
started my car and drove down
to the
Liberal Club at Van Ness. Small group
but interesting. Included Mr. & Mrs.
Hall, Rev. Myers, Dr. Soule, Prof. &
Mrs. Metcalf, Mr. & Mrs. Slocum
Persis Holden & Fanny Shaw. Dana
and Margaret did not come. The
luncheon was good and we sat around
the table to discuss WPA etc until
four. Had early dinner and went
afterwards, with Prof. Butterfield &
Florence Woodward to the Gym to
watch the Freshmen play GM Jr. College
and the Varsity game with
Middlebury. Both exciting and as
usual I ruined my stockings on the
bleacher seats which are covered
with splinters. Therefore I had to go home
and change: also get my car out
and drive over to Southwick to chaperone
the Razz Dazz dance. Very cold night.
JANUARY
16
SUNDAY
Woke up feeling very weary indeed,
and as it was very cold out and
Elspeth was tired too, we did
not go to church. The boys, Robert
and Gordon came to dinner
and they enjoyed the dinner
as we did having them. The
afternoon was a long succession
of callers, first Clarence & Freda
Fisher, then Joe Carrigan and
his wife, then Mrs. Wait Johnson.
We were worn out before the
last one left, in spite of being
very glad to see them all.
Mother & I took a nap while
Elspeth walked over to see Laura.
Popped corn, not too successfully,
and wrote a letter; to bed finally,
fairly worn out.
Hairdresser Midyears Begin.
JANUARY
17
MONDAY
Cold morning. Woke up rather weary
after big day yesterday but got under
way. Elspeth has a "crick" in her back
and Mother is tired so the whole family
is a bit below par. Miss Harris not
in this morning as she has a very
bad cold. Miss H. not in either but
both came this afternoon. Spent most
of day working on a memo to go to
President Bailey on need for another
cooperative house. Went downtown
and had my hair treated and a
dry shampoo. nearly froze walking
up and down Church St. doing
a few errands. Home to lunch
and back to the office. Miss H. came
this P.M. and from then on had only
interruptions. Home to dinner and
glad that K.D. affair was called
off because of illness of hostess.
Wrote to Aunt Kate, massaged
backs of family and to bed. Did
not sleep very well.
8:00 Kappa Delta Alumnae 237 S. Willard St.
JANUARY
18
TUESDAY
Very cold day but sunny. 16° reported
but probably not official. Council
Meeting set for today postponed. Miss
Harris at home today, where she
should have been yesterday. Jean
Stewart came in at my request for a
consultation about one of the girls in
the house who does queer things.
Later I went over to consult
Miss Holbrook about case. Very
cold walk back against north wind.
4:30 Tea at Miss Harris' room with
Miss Whiting.
JANUARY
19
WEDNESDAY
Coldest morning of the winter but sunny
and clear - air like wine. Busy morning
as usual. Had H. Smith in but do not
think we got very far. Miss Lambert
also came in, rather upset; she would
like to move to another house and
be relieved of responsibility of being
House President. Things not so good over
there. Home to lunch and got the car
out afterward, quite easily, much
to my surprise, and went down
for Mother's medicine and to the
Library to get Bromfield's "The Rains
Came." Then to Southwick where
several girls were in to consult me
and from there to Miss Harris for
tea: Mrs. Morrill, Miss Lake, Mrs. Hand
and Miss Whiting were there - very
pleasant. Took Miss W. home and
was almost stuck on the ice in her
driveway. Spent quiet evening
with family, reading my new book
which is very "Bromfieldish" but really
says something. Not feeling quite good
today.
JANUARY
20
THURSDAY
Beautiful day, somewhat milder than
yesterday, sunny and crisp.
JANUARY
21
FRIDAY
Beautiful spring like morning
with soft, blue haze over
things. Was up and out to get
the bus at 8:30, for Essex Jct. where
I got the Waterbury train. Met the
lady who used to be Mrs. Morse
11:30 Chapel, People's Academy. Chapel.
whose name now I do not know.
She was quite chatty. Got off at W. and
drove very confortably over to M.
and went directly to P.A. where
I visited French class for one period
and then spoke at chapel. Mr & Mrs.
Goodliffe, Mrs. E. Gates, Mattie
Green & [T]heta Ellis there. Enjoyed
it very much. Went home
JANUARY
23
SUNDAY
Dark day. Not feeling very well
this morning but decided it would
do me no harm to go to church so
we went in the car. Sermon was good
but I was not able to keep my mind
on it. Took Miss Bristol down to the
Park Cafe where she was to eat, stopped
at P.O to mail letter and home
to dinner which I prepared
mostly. It was quite fun to cook
again leisurely. This P.M. went
over to Southwick to see Bonnie
and found she was out so went
to Theta House where I found
her. She was tired and glad to
be driven home. Dean & Mrs. Swift
called while I was away. Got
dressed and went over to Miss
Whiting's for supper. Dean & Mrs.
Swift, Dean Gifford and Prof.
& Mrs. Kenman were there.
Very pleasant but I was too
weary to enjoy it quite 100%. Took
Mr. Gifford home, and was
glad to get there and to bed myself.
JANUARY
24
MONDAY
12:30 Lunch at K. Kelley's apt.
Community Concert. First Church.
JANUARY
25
TUESDAY
5:00 Supper at Miss Burwash's and movies
afterward. Saw "Tovarich" which was fair
but nothing remarkable. Had nice
dinner at Miss Burwash's apartment
with Florence Woodward.
JANUARY
26
WEDNESDAY
6:30 Parish Supper.
& Talk afterwards
JANUARY
28
FRIDAY
1:00 Dr. Taggart.
1:30 Went to dentist and had teeth
cleaned.
Meeting Senior Hostesses, Southwick
JANUARY
29
SATURDAY
Enrollment for Second Semester.
Mother quite sick this morning so I
sent for Dr. French and he says she
has a touch of intestinal flu of
which there is much about just now.
6:30 Miss Helen Park - YWCA. to spend night
at Southwick.
JANUARY
30
SUNDAY
Mother pretty sick today but felt
some better by evening. I had to
go to Southwick to meet Miss Helen
Park at 9:30 and again at
3:00 to meet Mrs. Babsby. Met Prof.
Tupper as I was coming out who
11:00 YWCA Conference, Middlebury.
College.
had with him Ed Morse and his
daughter, also his new wife who
were interested in seeing Southwick
and Slade Hall as they may send
the girl Nancy here next year.
JANUARY
31
MONDAY
Busy with comforting the girls who
have flunked out. Jane Fowler and
Anne Marie Erintal, also Nancy
Warden and Carol Isaacson
6:00 Dinner with Dora & Charlie Morse, Dr. & Mrs.
Douglas McSweeney and Dr. Katherine at
Hotel Vermont.
7:45 Faculty Women, Grassmount.
"along a new Path."
FEBRUARY
1
TUESDAY
1:15 Council Meeting.
FEBRUARY
2
WEDNESDAY
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Mother slept well last night but seems to be
a very let-down and tired this morning.
as well as very much discouraged.
6:15 U.V.M. Alumnae Club.
Supper. golden pheasant. Con to speak
FEBRUARY
3
THURSDAY
Stormy day but not cold.
Soft, wet snow this
morning. Feeling very low
myself when I got up but
have come to somewhat.
Mother slightly better today.
Very busy morning at the
office. Went to Klifa Club
this afternoon to hear
Mr. Crane. He was quite
entertaining and the
affair was pleasant.
FEBRUARY
4
FRIDAY
Very busy morning with several
people in for conferences so I did
not get much else attended to. The
Committee on Studies refused to
allow Dorothy Thompson to stay
so she was in to say "Goodbye". I like
the girl and am sorry she is leaving.
no letter from John since Jan. 20th
and Mother feels badly about it but
as I've written him twice since she was
ill I can't do more. Miss Harris not
in this morning so I had to deal with
housing problems.
4:15 Faculty meeting.
Let Elspeth go out this P.M. until 4:15. Then
I went to Faculty meeting which lasted
until after 6:00 and was very stupid.
FEBRUARY
5
SATURDAY
Busy day in the office at least
until noon, so many interviews
that I never did get any desk
work done. This P.M. I went
to market and stood for a
weary time to be waited on.
Had to go out to the dessert
bridge tonight. Called Helen
to ask what to wear. She said
a long dress but when we
got there only two others besides
ourselves had them on. Played
Michigan - won booby prize.
Too tired to pay my attention
to the game.
5:00 Newman Club Concert and
Dance.
7:00 Dessert bridge. Miss Leighton & Miss
Sommerfeld, Klifa Club.
FEBRUARY
6
SUNDAY
Dark gloomy day and pouring
rain. Neither of us wanted to go out
to church so I got the dinner and
gave Elspeth a rest from meals. Had
roast beef and I made an arrow-
root dessert for mother who liked
it. Prof & Mrs. Burns came to call
and the rest of the time I have
foolishly worked on a crossword
puzzle which has wearied me
mightily and I wonder why I did
it
Prof. & Mrs. Burns came to call
in spite of the rain & Prof.
Bullard called up to invite
me to the meeting of the
Neighbors Club at Klifa.
FEBRUARY
7
MONDAY
Usual busy Monday. Mother
not feeling so well as yesterday
and could not eat her dinner.
Very faint. Went to hairdresser
and while there left my car to
be greased, oil changed and
washed. Busy at office until
late. Too tired and too much
needed at home so did
not go to Neighbors Club
to which Mrs. Bullard had
1:45 Hairdresser -
invited me.
8:00 Neighbors Club Klifa
8:00 Women of the Faculty
FEBRUARY
8
TUESDAY
Mother not so well this morning and
had a bad afternoon. I lost my reading
glasses somewhere between home and
the office when I went back this
P.M. and am much concerned
lest I have dropped them as I got
out of the car altho' I could swear
that I put the case in my purse. Had
to go to Constans for supper and would
have enjoyed it very much had I
not felt guilty to go off and leave Elspeth
alone with Mother. Spoke at AAUW
Meeting and home to find that the
evening had been a hard one as
Mother was faint, nauseated and
in great distress. She vomited at ten min.
intervals from 10:30 - 4:30 A.M.
and neither of us got much rest.
Elspeth finally went to bed and I
took care of her. I wrote John a severe
letter today. Jean is at East Hill.
Burlington Welfare Group, Hotel Van Ness.
7:45 AAUW. Place to be announced.
52 Overlake Park.
FEBRUARY
9
WEDNESDAY
Mother got to sleep about 4:30 A.M.
so I undressed and went to bed
too, thus getting a good nap
before 6:30 when she waked
up. She is in better condition this
morning than I expected but
I stayed home until 11:30 in
order to see Dr. French. He thinks
she has now gotten over the worst
of it and has taken away all
medicine and says for her to
keep quiet for 24 hrs. and take
no food except a bit of hot milk ect. [etc.]
Went to the office this P.M. but
did not accomplish much due
to many interruptions. Very sleepy
by 4:30 and came home early.
Did not find my glasses
and have no idea what could
have happened to them.
No letter from John since Jan. 20
in spite of three appeals from
me to write since mother has
been sick. Am afraid something
is wrong with them. Shall telephone tomorr[ow]
FEBRUARY
10
THURSDAY
5:30 Graduate club 8:00 P.M. Southwick.
Craftsbury Common.
FEBRUARY
12
SATURDAY
Left at 8:30 with Joe Carrigan to go to
Brandon. Nice drive through cold
sunshine, no snow. Met Mrs. Seelye
and Miss Herring there. Mrs. Charlton
10:00 Meeting of Executive Committee of
Fletcher Farm Board Brandon
and Mrs. Gay came: we discussed
pros and cons of all the plans
Miss Herring had produced. I feel
Liberal Club - 12:30 luncheon.
that in her case, as in mine, there
is too little time to give to a job
like this: they need a full time
trained person or it may as
well close up.
FEBRUARY
13
SUNDAY
gloomy day and I, having slept
badly, and not feeling very well
anyway, found life a bit of a
burden. Mother some better and
was able to eat her dinner
FEBRUARY
14
MONDAY
Raw, chilly day and very, very, slippery
so that I did not dare take the car out
and walked to work, which was good
for me, to be sure, but hazardous. Very
busy morning with interviews etc.
4:00 YWCA Counselors Meeting at
Southwick.
6:30 Mrs. Shaw - dinner.
8:00 Kappa Delta meeting
FEBRUARY
15
TUESDAY
4:15 at Southwick. House Directors.
FEBRUARY
16
WEDNESDAY
Theta Alumnae 7:30
Theta House
Play Night - Southwick 8:30
FEBRUARY
17
THURSDAY
7:30 Candy-pull Southwick
FEBRUARY
18
FRIDAY
2:00 Dr. Taggart.
7:30-8:30 Glee Club - 7:50 Music House
FEBRUARY
19
SATURDAY
8:30 Alumni Breakfast
9:30 Alumni Council.
3:30 Tea at Southwick.
5:30 Dinner, Van Ness.
7:30 Kake Walk - Gym -
8:30 Joe & Jean to be married.
FEBRUARY
20
SUNDAY
To 5:00 Coffee at Southwick.
YWCA.
FEBRUARY
23
WEDNESDAY
Feb. 23-26.
National Association of Deans
of Women, Atlantic City.
FEBRUARY
27
SUNDAY
7:30 Y.W.CA. Get-Together.
MARCH
14
MONDAY
3:00 Green Mt. Chapter of DAR. speak 30
min. on Conservation. of
Education - scholarships
Historical Facts -
Human Values - CCC, NYA.
WPA. home of Mrs. Arthur
Isham Pearl St.
MARCH
26
SATURDAY
Mother very ill from 2:45 A.M. all day.
Terrible distress in stomach & bowels. Dr.
French came twice and we tried all
sorts of things to relieve her, none of
which worked. Had to give up my plan
of going home. Asked Harriet Jean to
stop for some things to send home but
she either forgot it or Helen did not
want to bother. Anyway they did
not stop. Had to get Miss Collins for
tonight as neither Elspeth nor I had
strength to stay up all night again.
I am frightfully weary and feel all
in but relieved when Miss Collins
took charge so I could go to bed.
Called John who said he could
get along all right but I know
it will be very hard for him and I
regret not being able to go. Possibly I
can go Tuesday. Mother very un-
comfortable til 12 P.M. then slept fitfully.
I went down town twice in rain to get
medicine. Did not go near the office
must go
MARCH
27
SUNDAY
Beautiful clear, cool day after the
rain and snow of yesterday. Woke
up feeling very tired but otherwise
pretty good. Mother a little more comfortable
than she was. Miss Collins gave her too
much dial so she was sleepy all
forenoon. Tried to get John early but
did not reach him until after 12:00
He slept late. Sent Bob & Gordon home
with the car and to take John
more medicine, food, etc. No snow
here but he says it snowed a foot
at home yesterday so expect the roads
may be quite difficult. Mother was
able to eat a very little today and
this P.M. had much less distress. Elspeth
went out for a walk and I took a
nap while Mother was asleep but
woke up feeling very uncomfortable.
Is colder tonight & is clouding up.
APRIL
2
SATURDAY
Cold, bleak day
APRIL
3
SUNDAY
Cold and snow flurries in the air all
morning. I woke up early so I abstracted the
alarm clock from John's room and built the
fire and got breakfast before I called him.
Mrs. Hanson came before we were through
the meal and had a cup of coffee with
us, after which she made an apple
pie and a chocolate pie shell for which
I made the filling. She stayed for dinner
and we had strawberry shortcake.
I wrote letters for John and got the
mail ready before leaving at 4:30
to come back to Burlington. Stuart
drove and Harriet & Gordon rode
down too. It is cold tonight, more
like November than April. Mother
was sitting up when I got here but
she is not in good shape. Miss Bacon
was ill so I sent her home and
slept in my own bed. It was hard to
come back again to an atmosphere
of problems but at least I shall be
busy with my work tomorrow. Looked
over my bank statement and see bank-
ruptcy ahead unless I can find some
more money soon. So many expenses.
APRIL
4
MONDAY
Fair morning Dr. French came and
said Elspeth's heart was tired &
she must rest for a week, on her
back so she is on the couch today
keeping quiet but cheerful, as
always.
Bleak, rainy day -
APRIL
9
SATURDAY
Very busy morning in the office and
I did not get through until noon so I
could not start home early as I
planned. Finally arranged to
have Bob go with me and Gordon
went also. Roads not so bad as
last week. Did house marketing
and left about 2:30 so we
would have been home by 4:00
but we had to stop at House and
found the generator of the car burned
out. It took 3/4 hr. to fix that and
cost me $5.35. By the time we got
home it was snowing so Bob took the
car home. John looked badly, has a
cold and has not been sleeping for
several nights. I got a good dinner
and we built a fire in the fireplace
for cheer and had a quiet evening
I wrote several letter for him and
he cheered up quite a bit. He feels
he must go over next Sat. because
his eyes are troubling him and
Betty writes complaining of how lonely
she is. I wish she had more backbone.
E. Craftsbury - Blizzard
APRIL
10
SUNDAY
Woke up to hear wind howling and to
see the snow blowing in flurries past
my window. When I looked out the
whole world was white with a strong
north wind piling the snow up in
drifts in the front yard. Had a
cosey breakfast and was very busy
all morning, sweeping, dusting,
washing, ironing, and making
soup, cooking ham etc. so John will
have food for the week. The wind blew
all day but it was clear & sunny.
Bob was an hour late getting here
and got stuck trying to turn into
the driveway but we finally got
started. John has taken cold and
I hated to leave him but have no
choice as Mother needs me and
I have lots of work on hand for
tomorrow. The drive back was
chilly and the roads very slippery
so it was 9:00 and after before we
got here. Mother very weak but look
some better than yesterday
APRIL
11
MONDAY
Very busy day at the office with a
great many details to attend to. A
wire from Lula Martin says she is
to be here Wed. & wishes to see me.
House Director's meeting at Southwick
tonight so Miss Bacon stayed until
9:30 when I got away to come home.
Mother slept fairly well and I was
so tired that I was glad not to
have to be up more than once or twice.
Wrote to Aunt Kate & Jean before I went
to work this morning. Later had a
short letter from Aunt Kate who
seems to be quite wretched.
Dr. French ordered Elspeth to bed today
as her heart is very tired so she is on
the couch keeping quiet. He said
Mother must eat more or she will never
be any better. She had a bad night
Sat. & a bad day yesterday which wore
both her and the others all out.
Miss Bacon is all in today too.
APRIL
15
FRIDAY
Meeting of Goddard Incorporators at
Plainfield, Vt.
Woke up weary and had to rush fast in
order to leave on time for Plainfield. It
poured all the way but I arrived in
time as Gov. Aiken and several others were
later than I. Met Mr. Flanders for first
time and liked him very much. Had
interesting meeting until 1:00 - then
lunch and another meeting. I had
to leave at 4:00 and because of
roads went back by West Danville
& Hardwick. Last ten miles very bad
going but got home at 5:30. John has
a cold but was able to eat salt salmon
& gravy for dinner. After the dishes were
done we went down to call on Naptil
& Arthur. Beautiful clear night after the
rain. Mended John's socks, helped [illegible]
[illegible], cleaned up pantry & refrigerator,
wrote three letters and got to bed
at 12:30 A.M. very weary in every
bone, Called house and found
mother comfortable. John has decided
to go tomorrow to N.Y.
E. Craftsbury - Heavenly day.
APRIL
16
SATURDAY
The blue jay woke me before 6:30 with his
harsh cry outside my window and soon
after I heard John going down to build
the fire. We had a good breakfast and
then rushed around to get ready to
leave at 8:45 but were delayed by
Ruth & Charles coming in so we did
not get off until 9:40, A lovely day,
all sunny and golden. Roads to M.
very muddy & rough but after that
fine so we got there at 11:15 and found
Mother feeling better. John had a half-
hour with her and then I took him to
the train. He left feeling fairly well I
think. I hated to have him go, I love
him more than ever, if that could be, and I
do so hope that he will be able to take
whatever comes with courage and stick to
his determinations to make a fresh start.
It will not be easy but with god's help he
can do it, I am confident. I feel very
weary tonight and was glad to go to a
nap but was waked by telephone, so finally
gave up and went to see Dr. Perkins and
then to market. Early to bed.
APRIL
17
SUNDAY
Easter Sunday - Cold and rainy.
This morning Mother is stronger and feels
more cheerful. I don't feel very fine but after Kate
Wilcox came and we had the traditional
Easter breakfast of ham & eggs and hot
cross buns I felt better and, as Miss Bacon
had already been to Mass, both Elspeth &
I were able to go to church, James sent me
the most beautiful roses that I about
ever saw, a yellowish, pale pink, large
and just fresh buds. The Easter music was
nice and the sermon was "Live that ye
may live," very good. It was pouring rain
when we came out. Kate went to Shelburne
but came back for dinner. Mother ate a
good dinner. Miss Bacon took four of the
roses to place on the altar in honor of her
parents and left at 3:30 for the rest of
the day. Mother and I have both had a
nap. My thoughts are with John and
Betty whom I hope and pray may be
happy together today. The church sent
Mother a pot of yellow tulips which pleased
her very much indeed. Easter is a lovely
season and people are so kind.
APRIL
20
WEDNESDAY
Rather gloomy, chill day.
APRIL
21
THURSDAY
Beautiful day bright with sun but windy.
Went to Dr's this A.M. blood pressure only
104 but had intravenous iron etc. also
vitamin B so felt better. Did not sleep
well last night. Could not take Elspeth
home today on account of a
conference with Pres. Bailey at 2:00
Hope to go tomorrow.
APRIL
22
FRIDAY
Very hectic day - busy at office
all morning, home to lunch
then Elspeth and I set out
for Craftsbury. It began to
pour after we got to Maylo's
where I stopped briefly to
have a cup of tea & to telephone
Mrs. Hanson. Finally got Mrs.
Urie and left word I was there
to bring her back. Then went over
to East Hill, got keys and went
in and cleaned up John's
room and the bathroom and
did a few other things before
starting back. It poured all
the way and I had to drive
fast because I was afraid
if I did not get home before
7:00 Mother would get hysterical
I reached home at 6:45 just
when I said I would be.
Then, much to my surprise
and theirs too. Very, very weary
tonight.
APRIL
23
SATURDAY
Busy morning in office
followed by errands and
marketing. Got a special
delivery letter from John
which sounded quite cheerful
APRIL
24
SUNDAY
Beautiful day. I forgot it was the
day to change to DST, so I
was an hour behind schedule
and consequently not ready
when Miss Harris came to
take me to church. Had a
fine sermon. I invited Miss
H. to come back for dinner
and afterward we went
for a ride and found lovely
wild flowers which we brought
home to Mother. Mrs. Davison
and Alice were here when we
came back. After they left
I had to go over to Southwick
to a YWCA installation
meeting which was nice
but hardly anyone was there.
Called Mrs. Scott in N.Y. and she
wants me to come down
on Tuesday night for a
Conference with Dr. Linderman
on Wednesday. Do not know
whether I can manage it or not.
APRIL
25
MONDAY
As usual I was weary and
the office was hectic. Miss
Bristol is out ill and
Constans is in a flutter, not
that I blame her for she has
a lot to do, for this office
anyway. Talked with Mr.
Witters who says Mr. Branion
has asked him to furnish me
with travel requests to go to
N-Y. tomorrow night. I have
not yet dared to broach the plan
to Mother but will wait to see
how she is tomorrow. Prof.
Butterfield brought my travel
authorization back from
Montpelier with him and I
got a wire from Mr. Branion
to come, which ought to
make it possible for me to do
so legitimately.
In New York all day.
APRIL
27
WEDNESDAY
Woke up early after having had
nothing but fevered cat naps all
night. Went direct to Mrs. Scott's
apt. where she, clad in a most
becoming pale blue house coat,
welcomed me with orange juice
& coffee. We chatted a while then
I called John & Betty & found them
at home, arranged to go over there
from the WPA Office this P.M. Had a
shower & accompanied Lula Martin
to Bonwit Teller's to look at new clothes
then to meet Mr. Linderman for lunch.
Ate at Gramercy Park Hotel - he evidently
thought I would do if I can get a
leave of absence. Back to WPA
office I saw Edwina & Mr. Branion
and helped draft a letter to Pres.
Bailey about the leave. I feel very
doubtful if he will do it but maybe
he will. Then to 200 West 15th. John &
Betty soon came home and it was a
joy to see them. Both cheerful. James
came for dinner and took me to
the train. Slept pretty well
APRIL
28
THURSDAY
Woke up to a damp world. Slept much
better than on the way down. Had
a slow taxi up to the house and
Mother was beginning to be in a
frenzy when I got there. Very
busy day at office and this
evening a very long session
at the Joint Conference when
we discussed every thing
including the prevalence of
cheating on our campus.
Home, weary to the bone at
10:30 and slept fitfully
Found a letter from Mr. Merritt
inquiring about John. Will
answer it tomorrow.
7:30 Joint Conference at Southwick.
APRIL
29
FRIDAY
Hectic day. The Music Festival began
to arrive today and we were
very busy in the office all day
I went downtown at noon to
get a shoe shine and met Helen
Anderson who came over
this A.M. on what she calls a
"monthly spree" She is staying
over night and later came in
to see Mother
APRIL
30
SATURDAY
1:00 Mortar Board Luncheon
Robinson Hall.
Founders Day. Up early but before
I had my dress on Fran Hennessey
came to take me down to the Hotel
Vermont for the Mortar Board breakfast.
It was pouring and continued to pour
almost all day. Home from that I
had just time to get into my academic
regalia and go over to the office before
the procession formed. H. Perkins' address
was nothing to rave about but it
was rather
interesting - a contrast
between Benedict Arnold and
Ira Allen. Home to change my
dress again and rush downtown
for oranges for Mother before going
over to Robinson Hall to hostess
at the Mortar Board luncheon which
was Helen Nichol's best and a very
pleasant occasion. Then I went
to market and by dinner time
I certainly was a weary woman
Read a bit and went to bed
with a sleeping tablet inside me
MAY
1
SUNDAY
M
I was so weary this morning that I
got up and made Mother's coffee
and then retired, when Miss Bacon
appeared, to my couch, where I
stayed until after noon. Mother
had a dress on and came out
to the living room to eat both her
dinner and supper. Miss Bacon
went home after the dishes were done
and I have written to John, James,
Elspeth and Mrs. Hanson and
have finished the letter to Mr.
Merritt which I should have
written Friday. at Mother's behest
and feeling that I really am
not up to the long drive to
Bellows Falls, I called Catherine
and she will arrange to have
me go at a later date. That is
a great relief to me for I'm all in
today and the prospect of that drive
is a burden to contemplate. I have
not been out of doors today and
I feel stuffy both in mind & body.
MAY
2
MONDAY
Woke up feeling particularly rotten
and very glad indeed that I
do not have to go to Bellows Falls
this P.M. Very busy day at the
office and unpleasant too, as
Jean Soule was reported by Miss
Cummings as having cheated
on the Hygiene exams. I had
an interview, not too satisfactory
with her after dinner, over
at Southwick. I'm not at all sure
whether she is sorry for having cheated
or is sorry that she was caught.
MAY
3
TUESDAY
Feeling more rotten than ever today.
9:00 May 3rd Assembly at Bellows Falls
High School.
Beautiful day - bright sunshine
and everything growing green
and lovely on the campus.
Dr. Katherine gone for a month so I
cannot have any more iron
treatments for the present.
Mother sat out on Miss Storms
porch today for five minutes
but it was too cold for her.
MAY
4
WEDNESDAY
Another beautiful day.
Feel not quite so all in as yesterday
but not very fine. Will try to see
Dr. Eastman next week.
Had busy afternoon at Southwick
Did not have a letter from
John today.
MAY
5
THURSDAY
Very busy day as I had lots of work
this morning and this P.M. I drove
to Montpelier to attend the meeting
of Commissioner Dale's Advisory
Committee which met at the State
House at 2:00. Saw Margaret
Paterson for a moment on the
stairs. Did not have time to
12:00 Public Welfare Dept. Montpelier.
drive up to see Mrs. Harvey.
Very weary when I got home.
Alice was here and just leaving
when I arrived. I had just time
to get washed & dressed to go to the
Essex Jct banquet. Felt rotten and
could barely last through the long
wait before we sat down. Very
nice affair & good program.
Mrs. Lawton came for me and
Mrs Mudgett brought me home
& they sent flowers to Mother.
6:30 Essex Junction Mother's & Daughter's
banquet.
MAY
6
FRIDAY
Rained; James came from Florida
Miss and was here for breakfast
and took car down to get gas
before Miss H. & I left for Montpelier
for the Forum Conference at the
State House at which Dr. Studebaker
from U.S. Dept. of Education spoke.
Had lunch at Tavern and
attended P.M. session, then home.
Stopped on way to get some
bluets and in getting over fence
tore both myself & my new hose
on the barbed wire, besides
getting my feet wet, but
did get a pretty bunch of
bluets which I brought home
to Mother and will take to East
Hill when I go to set out in the
rock garden.
MAY
8
SUNDAY
Mother's Day and I went to
Church with one of Mother's flowers
which Miss Bacon gave her,
on my front. Had a very nice
service and good music.
John & Betty telephoned at 1:00
and it was such a joy to
talk with them both and
hear good reposrts of them.
MAY
10
TUESDAY
4:00 Ladies of Faculty Tea 4 - 6:00
Poured at the tea from 4 - 5 and
then, with Marianna Palmer, drove to
Middlebury. Rained and I was tired
6:00 Middlebury - Mother's & Daughters
Banquet Had nice supper and
good crowd but I did not feel
satisfied with my part of it so cut
down my charge to $5.00. Home about
10:30 very tired.
MAY
13
FRIDAY
Cold, rainy day and I seem to
have lost both of my umbrella's,
my own and Mother's.
Went down after lunch to get
some flowers for Aunt Kate and
came home early to take Mother
down to the train to meet her.
Jean came down with Kenneth
also to meet her. She looked
very thin but otherwise well
except that she was nearly
frozen from having no
heat in the train. They went
straight home to East Hill.
Had fine letter from John
to Mother today which seemed
cheerful and Aunt Kate reported
that Jones had seen him and
5:00 Social Calendar meeting.
thought he looked much better.
I am so thankful.
MAY
14
SATURDAY
Still rather wet and dreary out it
cleared this P.M. and seemed warmer.
James telephoned from Springfield
that he was coming this P.M.
He arrived at 4:00 in his new car
and was here for dinner. I sent
Miss Bacon home after lunch and
I got dinner - baked ham &
strawberry shortcake - very good.
Had my car checked today and
got Chevrolet Contest blanks so
we worked on those this evening.
Fletcher Farms meeting at Rutland.
MAY
15
SUNDAY
Poured all day long - damp & cold.
Up early and got breakfast for James
Miss Bacon ill so was late & I went
after her. We left at nine-fifteen for
Rutland in James' new Lincoln-Zepher
car which is very comfortable and
very speedy. Was a bit late for the
Fletcher Farm Executive Committee but
had plenty of it. Did not stay to eat
lunch with them but James and I
had a very good chicken dinner at
Howes Coffee Shop and afterward I
went in to see Mrs. Gary & Marion
for a few minutes, then we drove home
at a leisurely pace. Mother not feeling
very well today - got too tired yesterday
and the place was not warm enough.
James took Harriet & Stewart out for
supper so Mother and I had ours alone
as Miss B. went home at 4:00 PM.
Quiet evening, James decided not to
go home tonight as it was pouring
rain. He slept on the living room
davenport. I wrote Mrs. Hanson and
he will deliver it.
MAY
16
MONDAY
Cold and rainy still.
6:00 Student
MAY
22
SUNDAY
Up early and was back in
Burlington by 11:30.
Feeling terribly lame in all
joints and completely all
in generally. Too much
weeding I guess.
Laid around all day
and evening.
MAY
23
MONDAY
Still lame and very tired.
MAY
25
WEDNESDAY
Margaret Thompson graduated from the M.F
hospital training school today. Jean
& Arline Daniels came down to attend
the exercise but I had already
accepted Mrs. Whitney's invitation
to Twist-o-Hill tonight so I could not
go to the exercises altho' I did hope to
get back in time to look in on the
reception. I went with the Groat's &
Butterfield's and as they played
bridge and I didn't I came home
with the Metcalf's & Bennets bu
it was 10:00 before we left and I
was so weary that I did not like
to get the car out & go downtown.
Jean had been in to see Mother on her
way. I had a nice time at the
Whitney party but I find that much
extra effort a burden as I feel now.
If I can only get through to the end
of college I'm surely going to do
something to make myself feel better.
MAY
28
SATURDAY
Would have liked to drive home
today as it was lovely and
warm out of doors but I
had a lot to do here and
also had to go to Constans
tea at 4:30. Nina called up
this A.M. to ask me to go with
Robert and her to dinner
and the moore's tonight.
MAY
29
SUNDAY
Cooler and rainy. Packed and drove
home this A.M. mother and Miss Bacon,
plus boxes, bags, plants, clothing and
groceries. Arrived to find Mrs. Hanson
away and house locked but a
fire was going so we soon were in and
had dinner started. Mother was quite
tired but stood the trip much better
than I expected. It was cloudy and
cheerless all afternoon and I think
she thought longingly of her sunny room
at 61 No. Prospect St. but she had
many callers and finally got to bed in
her own room and slept well.
Miss Bacon seems contented and I
hope she will work out all right.
Mrs. Hanson came after I had
gone to bed, she had been at home
for the day. I made muffins and
got dinner with few supplies
I had brought.
Memorial Day.
MAY
30
MONDAY
Woke up feeling very lame and
tired but it was a beautiful day
all sunshine and bird songs so
I got up quickly and was out to
pick flowers for the cemtery [cemetery] Mother
was fairly tired so she stayed in
bed all morning and got up just
as Aunt Kate came in to call on
her. Jean & Bunny went to the
services at the common but I
did not go. Charles came and
washed the car, I weeded and
dug dandelion greens for
dinner and in the P.M. took
Mrs. Mc Laren & Miss Bacon with
me to the cemetery where we fixed
lovely flowers, forget-me-nots and
lillies of the valley. Saw Harley and
Lee Cowles then & later Harley and
Mr. Hale came to call, also
Leslie Sanders and his small
daughter. Mary Bailey came to
say "goodbye" as she starts for
Hawaii this week Fri. Dora
came this eve. Very lovely here
MAY
31
TUESDAY
Woke up late after restless night as I
could not find any comfortable
place to sleep - side sore and arm &
shoulder very lame. Got breakfast
and did the dishes and went to
the office: busy day and I have
very little pep - wonder if Jean
got through the next two weeks.
Went to P.O. to return white dress to
L. & T. got medicine and fruit -
home to lunch, and back to work
Feel rotten-
Got dinner and went to library
afterward for an hour, then
downtown and home: called
Mother who said she was feeling
fine & had been out into the
garden and around the house.
JUNE
1
WEDNESDAY
I was waked up early by the telephone
this morning and when I
got there it was Helen Utton. I
was, to say the least, much
angered and told her so
I hung up. It kept ringing for
some time but I did not heed.
JUNE
3
FRIDAY
Beautiful day but I did not have
much pep to enjoy it.
JUNE
11
SATURDAY
Alumni Day
Twenty-fifth Reunion.
Alumni Luncheon etc.
JUNE
12
SUNDAY
1:00 Reunion Luncheon - Underhill
JULY
2
SATURDAY
8:00 Was very busy this morning
JULY
3
SUNDAY
Dark, dreary day. I woke up weary
and not much interested in going
to church but did so and
enjoyed it as I always do.
Intended to go up & call on
Ella Howard but it was
too cold & wet for mother
to go out. Went down to
see Phoebe & Mary Murphy -
who were very entertaining
Also went to C.E. tonight
and enjoyed that altho
I feel that the worship element
has almost entirely disappeared
from the meeting, which is a
pity. Afterwards we had
a birthday cake & ice cream
as Jean's treat in honor
of Lucile's birthday.
JULY
4
MONDAY
Very cold raw day so we had a
fire in the furnace. I was busy
all day doing odd jobs and
mending, ironing, etc. Miss Bacon
by spells in a gloom but I do not
pay any attention to her. I wish I
could find someone with a better
disposition who was not so
wrapped up in her own feelings,
health, affairs, etc. I suspect
she is not very pleasant to Mother
when I am away. I gathered
a bouquet of late peonies and
roses for Aunt Kate and took
them down late this P.M. Had a
nice chat there and stopped to
leave some sun preserves for
Phoebe on my way home. An
early supper and then I
drove back to Burlington in 1 1/2
hours. Traffic not bad, but
I found when I got here that
I was very tired back ached
and I slept badly. Com. & Mrs.
Bailey & their small son called.
$1.70 dinner 1.50 + 20
JULY
5
TUESDAY
Very busy day. Registration
began in the gym at 9:00
and Constans and I were
still there at 6:45 P.M. We
took in about $2700 for
rooms and laundry. A mob
milled about all day. In
the P.M. we served punch &
cookies to the crowd. At
5:00 we closed registrations
but had to work on balancing
the cash, entering checks etc.
I also had several appointments
at the office. Took Constans
down town to dinner at the
Park Cafe, after which we
both felt revived and came
home to read & write until
bed time.
Warmer 50¢
JULY
6
WEDNESDAY
Registration continued all day
and we now have about
750 enrolled. CAW not to
come until July 11. As she is
tired. I shall be glad to
see her. Its lonely here by myself.
Did not go to grossmount for
dinner as I had planned
because I got a flat fire just
as I was starting so I had
to call the garage and have
a man come to fix it. A great
3-cornered tear in tire and
tube was the cause. Don't know
how I did it but may have
cut it on a curb which I
hit as I was starting. Went to
Coggins for supper- Very poor
service - never did get my
vegetables and waitress disappeared
Very tired tonight
no word from John or
Betty yet since I sent the
checks.
1.50 for 3 dinners
JULY
7
THURSDAY
Very busy today in the office
and getting ready for the
big reception tonight. Went back
and forth to Southwick several
times. The new punch bowls and
cups came on the 2:15 train
and are very nice. There was a
mob at the reception and
we stood in line a full hour
shaking hands. My feet rebelled
but I managed to last thro
the ordeal and rested them
during the concert. We stayed
until about 11:15 then Lola
and I came home to bed.
I think the affair was a success.
I took Velma Lawlor & Yola to
dinner at Grassmount
tonight as I had no time nor
energy to get dinner here - also
no supplies on hand. We had a
very nice dinner there. Helen's
punch was delicious at the party
and the girls played nicely.
Warm & Muggy.
JULY
8
FRIDAY
The weather changed today and grew
rapidly warmer, also very muggy
and uncomfortable. Got up and pre-
pared breakfast for Yola & myself
did dishes & beds and went to
work. Very busy day. Finished
Mr. Butterfield's NYC report and
prepared plans for evening meeting
on the House Directors at Southwick.
Did not go to Grassmount for dinner
tonight but after taking Yola
home I came back, made a
chicken salad and had my
supper here. No letter from John
today. I wrote him this noon
and sent it air mail. Called
home tonight and mother had
no letter this week either. I hope
nothing is wrong. Had a good meeting
at Southwick, came home, read
"On Borrowed Time," a fantastic
but very interesing story and went
to bed at 11:30, but slept badly
owing to close air & backache.
JULY
9
SATURDAY
Woke up after restless night so
lame that even a very hot bath
failed to unlimber me. Think I
must be getting poison from
some source. Did not go early to
the office as I was feeling a bit low.
Busy until noon and suddenly
remembered the meeting of the
Trustees of Goddard which was
called for 1:30 at Morrill Hall
so I had my lunch, packed
my things and went over
to the meeting. We had quite a
time getting a quorum of six
and finally had to call Healey
Wilson and Mr. Hooper on the
telephone. Finally at five-fifteen
I just had to leave as I knew
mother would be worrying about me.
Got home at 6:30 S.T. in time for supper,
rather weary. Myrtie Finn had been
ill all day so Miss Bacon was down
there. Later she & Mrs. Hanson went to
Hardwick in my car to the movies
Guy and Earle going too. Mother & I spent
JULY
10
SUNDAY
a quiet evening and I was very glad to get
to bed. Still sticky and warm Sunday
morning. I fixed a lovely basket of white
phlox and blue delphiniums for the church.
Dr. Lukins preached on "The Healing Force
of God," rather a remarkable and unusual
sermon. A large crowd were there. We went
over to Jean's for lunch. Where Judge & Mrs.
Stafford, Mr & Mrs. Mueller, & Renee and
Phoebe & Mary Murphy were the other
guests. Had a delicious luncheon &
nice time. Mother got pretty tired but
I don't think it hurt her, in-fact it
probably will do her good. The C.E.
was to be on Patmos Peake and
had I not promised to bring
Yola Tamburri back tonight I would
have waited and come back
early in the morning as I would
have enjoyed going to the Peake for
the meeting. Found that I was very
tired when I got home. Discovered
that I had left the sweet peas
which I brought for mother & the celery
in the bathtub & refrigerator respectively.
JULY
11
MONDAY
Woke up after a not too restful night, very
weary and not very enthusiastic
about going to work but did so
promptly and soon CAW arrived
I was awfully glad to see her
and as soon as she was registered
she went over and "settled in" as
it were.
Mrs. Kennan's Party
JULY
14
THURSDAY
Warm, rather muggy day which ended
with a thunderstorm mixed up with a
lovely sunset just after I arrived
at Mrs. Kennan's for the party
which she gave in honor of Dr. and
Mrs. Hillegas. It was a buffet
affair and we had a delicious
supper - Southern dishes - and did
various guessing games afterwards.
Much to my surprise, I won a
first prize - a pretty little pitcher
of Mexican glass. It had stopped
raining and was nice when I came
home at 11:30 CAW went to Ruggles
for supper the guest of Margaret Jones.
I visited two dormitories today
and planned with Miss Nichols
about the buffet supper for the
House Directors on Friday the
22nd which we plan to have at
Southwick.
JULY
18
MONDAY
I celebrated by getting up at 6:00, snatching
a hasty breakfast and with a brief
glance at my birthday packages I
left for Burlington. Very warm here but
bright and a good breeze. Busy day
in the midst of which Pierre Zwick
called to bring me a birthday
gift from my girls in the WPA
office at Montpelier - in which
he shared. a pressed silver,
handmade brooch which I wore
on my pink emboidered dress to
the Faculty Dinner. James sent
me a book which came today and
both Miss B. & Mrs. H. tucked packages
into my bag. Miss Holden gave me a
vase full of lovely flowers. The Faculty
JULY
22
FRIDAY
Hot and sticky today and I woke with
twinges in my joints and a flattened
feeling. Have rushed around all day,
doing this and that, getting groceries,
making a fish dish for tonight, having
discovered that Miss Miss Nulty & Calhoun
will be at the party. Had to rob the
roadsides to get flowers; made two
trips downtown and five to Southwick
to set tables, arrange flowers etc, then
back home to make punch, get last-
minute gadgets and then to the supper.
It went off very nicely and everyone
seemed to have a good time. We
got home about 11:00 with the car
loaded with soiled table linen, wilted
flowers, warm punch and tired
women. Another social milestone
passed and so to bed.
7:00 Buffet supper for House Directors.
Very warm.
JULY
26
TUESDAY
Cooler & rainy.
AUGUST
11
THURSDAY
Woke up to
AUGUST
26
FRIDAY
11:00 D.S.T. Fletcher Farm Board at
Proctorsville.
SEPTEMBER
3
SATURDAY
Left early for Burlington and found
Miss Harris & Mrs. Underwood
waiting for me. Saw Pres.
Bailey and finally after a
while Mrs. U. decided to
take Gates place for two years.
7:00 Dinner at Phoebe's - with Mrs. Root
& Mudge Schley -
SEPTEMBER
4
SUNDAY
Lovely day but cold & Aunt Kate
did not take Bacon to church
so I invited her to go with me
chich she did. Herbert was
all in from the Fair so his
brother-in-law preached again
and John Coolidge played violin.
Miss Harris came just
in time for lunch.
SEPTEMBER
5
MONDAY
Labor Day.
Cool & clear -
Up early - at 6:00 and made
rolls and pudding for lunch
then drove with Charles to
Hardwick to get meat but found
everything closed up so had to
have codfish & cream. Jean thot
she should not come so asked
Kate Dutton instead. Aunt Kate
Family for lunch - and Pheobe
also Eleanor. Had a very
pleasant time but
Mother got very tired.
I have felt all P.M. as if I
were coming down with
a cold - sneezed and
have been chilly.
am tired, and wish I
did not have to go back to
work for another two weeks
SEPTEMBER
6
TUESDAY
Probably a meeting of Goddard
Trustees.
Poured all day and I had to
drive to Barre thru the drizzle.
My head is completely stuffed up
today with a most unpleasant
cold which I might have
avoided if I had gone last
week to get the serums as I
should have The meeting
dragged on and on.
6:30 Supper with Mrs. Butsford.
SEPTEMBER
8
THURSDAY
Miserable cold and have felt
rotten all day. Mrs Hanson's
birthday and she went
with Guy & Cecile to the
Albany Fair, leaving right
after lunch.
This P.M. went to village
to pay taxes and to Common
to pay Dr Easton, then took
Mother & Miss B. over the
Hammond Hill and
down by Lake then
past Tolman place to
East Hardwick
Cold day tho
sunny and had a
hard frost tonight.
I went out and gathered
tomatoes and cucumbers
and covered porch boxes
SEPTEMBER
9
FRIDAY
Freshman Camp.
Evening
Beautiful day - cold some
better - Up early and hurried
until 10:30 when Harriet
Jean & I left for Burlington
to begin work.
Found Apartment a mess
but cannot let that bother
me. Mrs. Underwood is staying
there with Miss Harris. I shall
go on to Freshman Camp
tonight and return here to
sleep.
SEPTEMBER
15
THURSDAY
Annual New Eng. Conf.
on Probation, Parole
Hotel Vermont.
6:00 Picnic at Theta House
7:30 Dorothy Canfield Fisher
SEPTEMBER
16
FRIDAY
7:00 7:15 Upper Class Women.
SEPTEMBER
17
SATURDAY
3:30 Freshman Tea. 3:30 - 5:30.
SEPTEMBER
18
SUNDAY
4:00 Vespers for Women Chapel
Rainy
SEPTEMBER
19
MONDAY
Feeling rotten.
12:00 Rotary Club -
very good lunch and a
pleasant time
7:00 Music Project people.
Rainy
SEPTEMBER
20
TUESDAY
2:00 2:15 Council Meeting
7:00 Joint Conference Meeting.
7:30 ΚΑΘ Alumnae Theta House.
SEPTEMBER
21
WEDNESDAY
8:00 Big Sisters.
SEPTEMBER
26
MONDAY
7:00 Freshmen Talk A - E. Southwick
OCTOBER
4
TUESDAY
Synod at home
& Greensboro.
Oct 4, 5, 6.
OCTOBER
12
WEDNESDAY
4:00 Southwick Open House.
OCTOBER
13
THURSDAY
Oct 13-15th
Middlebury, Conference of Social Work
4:00 Southwick
OCTOBER
14
FRIDAY
4:00 Student Union Tea - Southwick
OCTOBER
16
SUNDAY
Got up early and finished
Mother's packing. Lovely day,
real Indian summer, with
soft haze over everything.
Had an early dinner and
as it began to cloud up about
noon I decided we had better
start lunch lest it rain.
OCTOBER
25
TUESDAY
10:00 10:15 Assembly, Bellows Falls High
School - to speak.
OCTOBER
31
MONDAY
Miss Osborne here until Friday
NOVEMBER
2
WEDNESDAY
Hectic day - Revolution at Gates
House - Pan-Hellenic troubles
and low grades by the score
Very discouraging but shall
have to get right at the problem.
Went to Pan-Hell tonight and
were waited on by a delegation
of Pi Phis later who feel that
I have done Babe Starbird
an injustice.
Too tired to sleep well.
Had lunch at Mrs. Dunne's
with Miss Osborne - nice
lunch and girls attentive
afterward but do not
think I went very deep.
can only hope.
Lovely day
NOVEMBER
3
THURSDAY
Miss Harris back today much to my
relief. Hectic day with dozens of
people in and reports to write
for Dr. Mitchell as well as about
a thousand other things.
Went downtown to pay bills &
then back to Mrs. Underwood's
to see how the trouble there can
be straightened out.
Home at 4:30 to hear Dick's
speech over the radio which was
excellent. Very tired and "jumpy"
this week. Need to stop and
take stock I guess. No let up for
six weeks. Dean Hills called
to complain about boxes,
piled in the garage, as a fire
4:30 Radio Braodcast Dick Scandrett.
hazard which is nonsense,
to my mind. Have to go to
Gates House meeting this evening
also to Southwick.
7:00 House Meeting - Gates House
7:30 Lecture - Southwick.
NOVEMBER
11
FRIDAY
Lovely day. Did not have to go to the
office but spent a busy day
at the Adult Education conference
at Southwick. It went fairly
well I think. I sat in on the
Music Discussion group this
forenoon and on the general
meeting this P.M. at which the
Governor spoke, after which
we had tea. Hobly [Hobby] Show
as good, also the Garden Club
exhibits and Miss Burwash
and Miss Rawson's room
arrangment exhibits.
Sophomore aides functioned
very well.
Tonight I had dinner at
Miss Muse's apt. Very nice
time and delicious dinner.
Played anagrams afterward.
Helen Nichols & Lydia Tarrant
other guests.
NOVEMBER
12
SATURDAY
Beautiful weather continued today
and I was up early because the door-
bell woke me about 6:00 when
Martha Dill came having had a
chance to ride down with her
sister-in-law to Essex Jct and came
over on the bus. I went to the office
for an hour but spent most of
the day at the "Our Town" conference
at Southwick. We had a fairly good
program this P.M. but I ws too
weary to be anything but relieved
when it was over. Came
home and went down town to
do the Saturday marketing
After dinner Alice & I played
anagrams for an hour.
NOVEMBER
13
SUNDAY
First cloudy, rainy day this month.
Martha had to go back today so I
drove her to Essex Jct. to meet her
family. Did not go to church until
this P.M. when Elspeth and I went
to hear Dr. Luccock from Yale at
the Vesper Service. He was very good,
but the rain or just inertia kept
people away so the audience was
smaller than it should have
been. I am tired today and glad
to be quiet
Snow tonight
NOVEMBER
15
TUESDAY
7:30 Concert at Memorial Auditorium.
First snow storm of season.
NOVEMBER
16
WEDNESDAY
Very busy day.
Expected to go to Buffalo today
but got a wire at noon yesterday
that meeting of alumni is
postponed so have written John
and James not to expect me.
NOVEMBER
20
SUNDAY
Beautiful, clear, cold day. I was up
early and about 8:30 drove
over for Stewart and we went
home thro' a beautiful country
the trees lightly powdered with
new snow of which there was
much more as we neared home
Delivered Christmas gifts to Casa
Mia, and got key, there joined
Jean and went to church. The room
was so hot that I could hardly
keep awake. Walked home and
went into the house to pack up a
few things which I had forgotten
last time. Dora, Noonie, Charlie
& Father Cray came to dinner
Had turkey with all fixin's and
I ate too much. Aunt Kate gave me
an antique three-legged table for
my Xmas which I brought back
with me. Got here about six
and realized that I was very
tired indeed. Took Stewart
down to see Prof Wilmarth.
NOVEMBER
21
MONDAY
Usual Monday - hectic
First real snow storm of year.
NOVEMBER
23
WEDNESDAY
The long expected snow came today
a few vagrant flakes all morning
and after noon a real-old fashioned
snowfall which lasted until evening.
The streets were slippery so I got
away from the office early and
went down to do the marketing
before dark. Went to have a second
shot of cold serum and to Dr.
Uptons to get Mother's tablets, to
bookstore for two books to read over
tomorrow and then came
home and put the car in
with real relief.
This evening Mother and I
played anagrams and she
won. Elspeth left at 2:00 with
Marjorie Perrin and the Dustan
girls. She will come back Friday.
no letter from John yet this
week. I'm weary tonight. Got a
very simple dinner.
NOVEMBER
24
THURSDAY
We woke up this morning to find
the city blanketed with snow. In
fact, I was awakened by the bell on
the old white horse that draws the
U-shaped snow plough with which
Burlington cleans its sidewalks. We
have had a quiet and very
pleasant day. Mother got up to have
breakfast with me and while
I did dishes and put shelf edging
on the kitchen cupboard shelves she
rested and got dressed. The highlight
of the day was a call from John
in N.Y. We talked with both John and
Betty. She had been to church and they
were soon going out to get some dinner.
J. has been having trouble with his stomach
but is better. They both reported cheerful news
of his work and say that they are now
paying debts and getting on an even
keel again for that we are thankful
as for nothing else. I cooked a stew
for dinner and have also written
letters and the invitations for the
Boulder-Mortar Board dinner.
Coldest day since
Mar. 11.
NOVEMBER
25
FRIDAY
Woke up to a cold world - nearly zero, with
a strong north wind blowing. I did not
go out this forenoon but this P.M. I did
go to the office. H. French gave me a lift from
the corner and I did not realize how cold
it was until I came home with the wind
in my face and I was thoroughly chilled
before I got here. I prepared dinner and
Elspeth came on bus at 7:00. She had
been cold ever since she left here
on Wednesday and found the trip down
very chilly. I feel rotten tonight and
altho I have planned a lot of things
to finish this week-end, so far I
have not accomplished much of
it. I am lame and stiff today, from
getting chilled yesterday possibly.
Apartment not very warm today.
NOVEMBER
26
SATURDAY
Cold today but not so cold as yesterday.
Feeling not too good. Ordered groceries
by telephone so I would not have
to go to Colodny's. Did go down to Church
St. & stopped to get my new blue
dress which looks very well.
Got two books & took Constans
whom I met, home with her parcels
This P.M. saw Helen Park for two
hours and went to hospital
to call on Yola who is better.
Miss Davis had to have her
leg operated on - bones were
slipping by.
Feeling very low and went
to bed early.
NOVEMBER
27
SUNDAY
Not feeling at all well today so spent a
very quiet day only going up to the
post box about 5:00 P.M. On way back
I stopped in for a minute to see Jennie
Bradlee and Mrs. Coyle. Intended to go
up to take a jar of jam to Miss Eddy
but she was not there. Joe and
Charlotte Carrigan were at Jennie's.
They are leaving for New Orleans
next week on a business and
vacation trip combined.
Wrote to Ruth Chalmers and
to James - back aches and feel
very queer -
Elspeth went to church. We
listened to a radio sermon
which was good but a rather
poor substitute for church.
NOVEMBER
28
MONDAY
Warmer today but I felt so
rotten that it was hard
work getting under way.
Went down town this A.M. with
Miss Harris to select a table
for Campus House hallway:
home for lunch and then
to Dr. Lawlor's for cold serum
Feeling so badly that I went
in to see Dr. Katherine on my
way back. She found blood
pressure 100 and gave me
intraveneous of iron etc. also
another hypo of liver. Strapped
my back which feels some
better tonight. Have been
listening to radio all evening
Very good - Richard Crooker [Crooks?].
DECEMBER
2
FRIDAY
7:30 Phi Beta Kappa dinner.
DECEMBER
3
SATURDAY
12:30 Liberal Club - Van Ness Roof.
4:00 Mrs Holden & Constans.
Klifa, 4:00 - 5:30.
DECEMBER
4
SUNDAY
4:00 Vespers
4:30 Pi Phi tea.
6:00 F. Woodward's Tea
DECEMBER
5
MONDAY
7:45. Women of Faculty
Miss Terrill & Miss Holbrook
DECEMBER
6
TUESDAY
4:00 - 6:00 Ladies of Faculty.
Allen House
DECEMBER
7
WEDNESDAY
Worked like mad all day with a few
minutes out at the office to go over
the mail in order to get joke presents
bought, wrapped, and on the tree
for the Xmas party for Mortar Board
& Boulder tonight. Miss Nichols
gave us a lovely dinner after
which we went over to Southwick
for coffee in front of the fire place
and then had games, [illegible]
[illegible], etc until 11:30 at
which time party broke up and
I came wearily home to sleep
well for the first time for a week.
The Boulder & Mortar Board
Crowd sent me a lovely white
corsage to wear and all had
a nice time.
DECEMBER
9
FRIDAY
Very busy day until noon and
this P.M. I did some errands and
then went over to Southwick
at 3:00 to help with the YWCA
party for the Rock Point girls
of whom there were fifty three.
Forgot entirely about going
to Klifa Club for Katherine Hagar's
tea which annoyed me as I
really wanted to go. Heavy
fog tonight. I took a load of
girls back to Rock Point had
supper and then went with
the French's and Butterfields to
the Dartmouth-Vermont basket ball
game which was very exciting
4:00 - 5:00 Mrs. Hagar Klifa Club
Mrs. Middlebrook
We won by one score by a shot from
the floor in the last second of
play 37-36. Great crowd,
band, noise etc. Took Mrs. Bailey
home and had a call at
Lucy's with cookies and ginger
ale afterwards.
DECEMBER
10
SATURDAY
Poured all night and was still
raining when I went to the
office this A.M. changed to very
wet snow before noon and my
car was nearly buried when I
came out to come home at 12:30
We went to market right after
lunch and then I spent the
balance of the P.M. doing
up Christmas presents so that
some of that task will be off
my mind. Still very wet &
slushy out so I stayed home
and read & ordered more
Xmas presents this evening.
DECEMBER
11
SUNDAY
Bleak, gloomy day but the snow has
mostly disappeared. Think had it not
been for serums I might have had the
cold which would naturally follow
getting my feet wet yesterday. As it
was I have only a few more lame
places and feel a bit low generally.
Did not go to morning church but
Elspeth and I went to the Christmas
Concert and music service at the
college chapel which was very nice.
DECEMBER
24
SATURDAY
I woke up very early but went back to
sleep and it was 7:00 before I got up so
I telephoned the Van Ness, thinking
that John & Betty would be there but
found the train was late so I
hurried down and even then
had to wait twenty minutes but
then it came with James also
on board, so we came up here
for breakfast which Elspeth did
not have ready when we got
here, so I had to help get it onto
the table, which was finally
accomplished John & Betty are
both looking much better and
much happier than when I
saw them last April and James
is fine, as usual. We went for a drive
in the P.M. over to Southwick, down
by the lake and out by Spear St. to see
the Mts. but it was too hazy. The sky
was overcast with grey clouds. Back
for lunch and then Elspeth left on
the bus. Mother got very tired so could
not open her gift but we did.
Lovely Christmas Day.
DECEMBER
25
SUNDAY
I woke up to sunshine this A.M. and remembering
that I was the cook I got up straightway
and made muffins and prepared
breakfast for the family who
aarrived about 9:00. Mother was
too weary to get up for breakfast
so she had hers in bed. As soon as
we finished clearing up from breakfast,
James, John & Betty left for church and
I tackled the turkey which looked as
big as a condor when I finally
got it out of its wrappings. I stuffed
and stuffed before it was full but
finally got it done and into the
oven just at noon. From then on it
was a continual performance of
basting the thing because it was
so huge that I could not get the
cover on the roaster. I helped mother
get dressed and then the family
came home from church and
we opened some more presents
and enjoyed the flowers which
James had bro't for Mother and
Betty and me, and then it was
DECEMBER
26
MONDAY
time for me to finish getting the dinner
which we sat down to at 3:30. The
turkey was done to a turn and
with him we had wild rice, corn
baby lima beans, riced potato, cran-
berry jelly, celery, pickles, etc with
Christmas cookies and Christmas
ice cream for dessert. Everyone
appeared to enjoy the food
and we sat around in the
l.r. over our coffee until twilight
fell. Then James went out to make
some calls and Betty helped me
with the dishes. Mother and John
had such a good visit and
I rejoiced to see them together
again and John not pacing the
floor. We lighted the tree and
listened to the radio until it was
time for them to go to their train
I drove them down and it was
already turning colder, a foretaste
of the rest of the week. I came home
staggering with weariness
but, O so thankful for a
DECEMBER
27
TUESDAY
Christmas like this after the travesty
of two years ago and the disappointment
of last year and many other times.
It was truly the happiest Christmas I
have spent in ten years I think,
and the only shadow was my own
weariness, or rather the consciousness
that I am not well, or not as well as I
should be and need to be to do
what my position demands. I went
to bed and slept the best I have for
weeks but woke up with a sore feeling
as if all my bones were tired. I managed
to wash up the kitchen including
the stove, which was covered
with grease, and get the table
linen washed, etc. but by noon
I was a wreck so after lunch
or about 3:00 I lay down on the
couch and fell asleep. I woke up with
a headache and feeling rotten but
just before supper Elspeth arrived,
a day sooner than I expected
and was she welcome.
DECEMBER
30
FRIDAY
Today I had set for getting some
more Christmas notes off in
the A.M. and making some
of the many calls which I owe.
but first I went to the office
for a while to sign letters, then to
Dr. McSweeney's to have b.P. taken
Only 105 - and get liver shots,
then to the hospital to see
Joyce Bates who is recovering
and after that home to get dressed
and make calls. Mrs. Tupper &
Mrs. Butterfield were neither
one at home Mrs. Groat was
having tea by the fire with Mrs.
Whiting, Mrs. Slocum and
Mrs. Eckhard so I stayed and
joined them and from there
went to see Mrs. Ward. I found
Anna there and we had
a nice chat about old times.
Home for dinner and as we
were eating Isabel came
to stay until Sunday night.
Nice day but cold.
DECEMBER
31
SATURDAY
Not feeling very good today. Took down
Christmas tree and cleaned up the
needles, etc in all the rooms this
morning. Catherine Wilcox came
about noon and had lunch
and a nice visit with us. At three
she and I went down to Judge
Darling's reception for a few minutes,
long enough to have a glass of New
Year's punch and some other samples
of the refreshments which he had
ready for his legal confreres who
came at foure [four]. From there I went
to market and waited in vain for
my nice clerk, who was out of sight
in the meat cutting room, so
finally I took the next best one
and after an hour's time, got my
things & came home. That left time
for just one call which I made
on Mrs. Kennan where I had
another kind of punch and
really a very pleasant time. Home
to dinner. "My day" has been full.
Memo Page for 1939
The Woman's Medical College of Pa.
Henry Ave. and Abbottsford
Road, East Falls, Pa.
Mrs Frank Randall
Littleton, N.H. c/o Mr. Wright.
Mrs. Gordon Lane (Edie)
38 Highland Ave. Barre, VT.
Mrs. Dorothy Brunelle
122 Elm St. Montpelier, Vt.
Memo Page for 1939
Bunny Grant January 6
Betty's birthday - January 12.
Elspeth Udall January 16.
Agnes West March 7.
Jean Simpson April 25
Addresses and Telephone Numbers
Name Address Telephone
Mrs. Blanche Ralston Lynwood
(Mrs. Robt. S.) Coahoma Miss.
Mrs. Kenneth Cowles 191 Mussey St.
Portland, Me.