1941______________________________________________________________

Wed. Jan.1

Wet, no sno. Show on New Years Eve: 'Live, Love, and Leave'. Everybody drunk. Didn't go out before dinner. Drove Dad to farm. Saw show: 'Brigham Young'. My beard is week old.

Thurs. Jan.2 * No Sno.

I weigh 164. I'm growing mustache. I shaved beard. Put Dad's license plates on. In afternoon whent out shooting. Jack Garbutt shot mouse. To dance in Meadowvale in old clothes with Chicken, Chink, Sen and Pat. Home at 11.

['Chink'is Bill McCullough] [T2]

Fri. Jan.3 * 3 no sno.

Drove Mom to see Aunt Sally at Georgetown. Had Sunday in Lantern; after supper whent to show 'Night Train to Munich'. I came straight home after.

[The 3 is Ted keeping a count of something. The asterisk is another counting.]

Sat. Jan.4 * snowing hard. at night cold

Went shooting with Jack, Caroline, Ethel and Gwen. Then downtown to Walkers. Whent out in car, at first 10, then Ethel and me, Ted and Caroline, Ross and Bet. Ross sleeping in cellar all night.

Sun. Jan.5 Mor sno.

I whent to church. In afternoon went skiing to Caledon with Pat, Jack, Ed and Gus. It snowed all night. I broke point off my ski. I bummed around after supper at Wallers and Billingsley

Mon. Jan.6 * 4 More sno and colder.

Started back to school today. Hard getting up at eight instead of 11:30. After four whent skiing to Snelgrove (no good). I went to Whirts after supper and show, 'Dr. Kildare Goes Home'.

Tues. Jan.7 Same.

To school. Didn't have my homework done. Came home after four, looking at airplanes through telescope from attic, and a bit of homework. I am tired so going to bed early, 7:15.

Wed. Jan.8 * 5

To school. Had to do homework in hurry. Late for assembly. New pupil Dory Richards. Went to show 'Night at Earl Carrolls' and ' World on Fire'

Thurs.Jan.9* Sno.

Homework in morning. Delivered wood at noon. Afternoon in car. Down at rink at school watching people skate. Bet Nixon sitting in car with me.

Fri. Jan.10 * Perfect [----]. Sno.

School at 1 o'clock. Basketball at Port Credit. We won 33/27. I went to see Mr. McMullin's class. Skating at nite. Ed Robinson came up for ping pong. 5:1 me.

Sat. Jan.11 * Sno.

Took Robin to school. To golf links in afternoon with Ken. Beat Ted R. In ping pong 14 out of 16. Then went skiing to links at 1am.

Sun. Jan.12 * Thawing.

I didn't go to church. Down to golf links in afternoon, no good. Mum was down. Police have new cruisers. Went to bed at ten.

Mon. Jan.13 * 6

Little colder. School, I was late ten minutes in the morning. One hour after four. Tried to do homework. Went to show 'North West Mounted Police'it was good.

Tues. Jan.14

This morning -20 below. It was really cold this morning and bright and clear. My Latin homework come easier tonight. Stayed in for Miss Scot.

Wed. Jan.15

Not as cold. School had an assembly today. Got a letter from Chris. She has moved to Grafton. (But where the heck is Grafton???)

Thurs. Jan.16

About 32F. Didn't do anything of importance in day. To-night went with Dad to wrestling match at Maple Leaf Gardens (It was smart).

Fri. Jan.17 * 7

Ice, now slush. Rained and freezed. School, no basketball, team couldn't get here because of roads. I went to show 'Argentine Way'. Ed Robinson came played 23 ping pong. I won 14.

Sat. Jan.18 *

Thawing. Had bath in morning. Bummed around afternoon doing model car with Ed Robinson. Sat up all night to make it. Doesn't work.

Sun. Jan.19 *

Freezin, about 20. Ed went at six o'clock, I whent to bed at quarter to eight, up at ten, got a haircut. Drove dad out in country. Sat in house all day.

Mon. Jan.20 8

Cold. 0 at night. School, home after four. Whent to show 'Strike up the Band'. It was real good.

Tues. Jan.21 *

Pretty cold.. To school, did homework after four. Juveniles were practicing. I was no good so went skating in Rosebowl.

Wed. Jan.22

Thawing. Went to school. I am pretty tired. Whent to bed at quarter to seven.

Thurs. Jan.23 9

Cold again. Dad was at hanging at 1am. Getting along better in French and Latin. I went to show 'Quarterback'. It was good.

[Gordon Ross Matthew was hanged for the murder of his wife]

Fri. Jan.24 *

Cold and icy. School, after four did nothing Ted and I bought six model planes. We sat up to 1a.m. making them.

model plane posed by the bird bath in back yard

Sat. Jan.25 *

Cold, 15, icy. Up at 8, drove dad out in country, sat in all day making planes, whent skating at night, came home, making models.

Sun. Jan.26 *

Cold, icy. I whent to Church, fooled around with models. Ted bought four more. Pete has some, think I'll get some tomorrow.

Mon. Jan.27 *

Cold. School, I didn't get model, but am making my own out of Air Trails magazine. Just study plans.

Tues. Jan.28 *

School, Ted Robinson came up and I started my plane. It is a Grumman Skyrocket.

Wed. Jan29 *

Real cold. School, Ted came up again, making airplanes, played ping pong, beat him 5-0. Smart day, clear, bright and cold.

Thurs. Jan.30 *

[the * is crossed out with 'no'written beside]

About 25. Ordered parts for plane at Vive's [Vivian's Hardware store], Whent skating for ½ hour. Ted R. came up. Making models and playing ping pong.

Fri. Jan.31 * 10 show

Cold. School, basketball game with Etobicoke, 15-15 Junior B won. Ted and I whent to show 'Rangers of Fortune'. It was good.

Sat. Feb.1 * 11

Mild. Got car. Ted, Dunc Smith and I went down to city, bought [p----] in Eaton's, Ted couldn't get his, saw parade, and 'Hudson's Bay'. Whent skating, down to Vive's, then up to models.

Sun. Feb.2 *

Colder, overcast. Whent to church, drove Mom and Dad over to Aurora, whent to see [------]. Sun came out in afternoon Everybody skiing on hills on way over.

Mon. Feb.3 * Cold clear.

Whent to school, third period was not feeling well, took salts, whent to show 'Second Chorus'.

Tues. Feb.4 *

Cold clear. School, sun was hot but it was cold out. Whent skiing with Pete at eight at night. I fell and hurt my tail bone.

Wed. Feb.5 *

School, Miss Golding away, we have an extra spare. Sat in bathtub for two hours and fixed up my sore back.

Thurs. Feb.6 *

Thawing, overcast. School. Layed in the bath tub for a good soaking, got a new pair of shoes, brown pointed.

First day of spring, 249 Main St. N., 1940

Fri. Feb.7 *

Cooler, overcast. School, basketball game at Runnymede. 23-19 for them. Swept floor before dance at school. Out in car with Bette Nixon, Ed, [---]

Sat. Feb.8

Windy, cold. Slept into twelve, whent skiing at golf links, wind blowing real strong, big drifts, Ethel and Gwen were in car, R—die and Mary B. Party at Elsie Hall's.

Sun. Feb.9 *

Clear, cold. Whent to church. Drove dad in country, had to shovel drifts, whent skiing Caledon at 4 till 6:30. Black out in town from 8:45 till nine.

Mon. Feb.10 12

Clear, cold but sun was hot. School, talked to M. M. Worting about course, getting out of school at Easter. He says no. Whent to show 'Escape' good, moon was out.

Tues. Feb.11

Full moon. Overcast and thawing. School, didn't do much of anything all day. Drove dad out in country. Moon out.

Wed. Feb.12

Thawing. School, played fifth form after four, we beat them 26-20. Lost wallet, $3. Down to St. Paul's Church playing basketball. Got shoes.

Thurs. Feb.13 * new ski poles, 40, thawing.

School. Hanna away so had spare, came straight home , haven't been out all night, its practically hot out.

[Hanna Golding, history teacher at Brampton High School]

Fri. Feb.14 weight 163, got mustache since Christmas, saw crows.

School. Thawing out. Game with Port Credit, beat them 32-19. Went to show 'Wyoming', good.

Sat. Feb.15 *

Drove Bill down to city. Drove dad out to farm. Had car after supper, whent to Malton, saw two come in with ---- up.

Sun. Feb.16 * cold 22F.

Sun is hot, whent down to Malton in afternoon, lots of planes, didn't do much all day.

Mon. Feb.17 * 14 cold, overcast, snowed at night.

School, Miss Golding still away. Came back at four and drove dad out in country, snowing pretty hard, whent to show 'Moon Over Burma'.

Tues. Feb.18 * cold, clear lots of snow

School, new teacher in place of Miss Golding, snowing hard after four, stayed in all night.

Wed. Feb.19 * windy cold lots of snow

School, Miss Gibson away had two spares, whent to show 'Blondie has Servant Trouble', letting mustache go wild.

Thurs. Feb.20 * windy cold 25

School, Pattie still away, stayed [---]. 5th and 2nd basketball 5th won 32-24, Whent skating at RoseBowl with Chicken and Pat, had a good time.

Fri. Feb.21 * cold

School, game at East York, lost 32-19, whent skating at night at Rosebowl, it was good.

Sat. Feb.22 * cold wind, thawing a bit

Whent shooting with Ken J., 2 +1/2 boxes, some down cellar, whent skating, the red cross dance, had car with Pat + Chick, got home 3am.

Sun. Feb.23 * cold clear ,afternoon thawing.

Whent church, others whent skiing, cold out but sun is hot, melting snow but 20F., stayed in and made airplane.

Mon. Feb.24 * 13 cold 12F., sun m[--- ---]

School. Interform game after four. We beat 2c 25-20 whent to show 'Comrade X', it was darn good.(funny)

Tues. Feb.25 * thawing

School, sun melts snow in places, stayed in did a bit of Grumman Skyrocket.

Wed. Feb.26 * bitter cold

School, Interform game 4th, beat them 42-15, Whent skating at Rosebowl, ice had big cracks (no good), stayed 10 min.

Thurs. Feb.27 * bitter cold

School, watch 3rd form girls play after four, came home worked on model plane.

Fri. Feb.28 16 very cold

School, game at Etobicoke, lost 37-25, Ed Robinson quit school, whent to show, 'Flight Command'.

Sat. Mar.1 ** cold, clear sunny

Not a cloud in the sky. Whent over at farm in afternoon with Ken, Bet J. and Et. Took shotgun but didn't see anything.

Sun. Mar.2 * overcast about 30

No wind, whent to church and Sunday school then drive down to Port Credit with [---] Robin, Dave, Et and Judy. Back 8:30.

Mon. Mar.3 * thawing overcast

School, Miss Gibson back. Ed Robinson started to work in Dale's office. I stayed in Monday night (model plane).

Tues. Mar.4 * clear cold windy 5F.

School, stayed for dinner at school, played basketball after four against 2B, beat them 40-21. Stayed in at night.

Wed. Mar.5 * overcast, cold and thawing

School, East York came and played, they won by [he didn't write the score]. Whent to show, 'Great McGinty'. It was good.

Thurs. Mar.6 * thawing

School, Fifth form beat fourth, 17-15. Now we have to play fifth in finals. Stayed in all night, prepare for debate.

Fri. Mar.7 * 22 : bright

School, Chick and I won the debate, Runnymede beat us 24-19. Whent to show, saw 'Mark of Zorro'. Three army trucks in town.

Sat. Mar.8 18 : overcast

P.M. whent to city with [---], with George & Mary, stayed at Thompson's for supper, took them to see 'Western Union' then came out on train at 12.

Sun. Mar.9 * not freezing not thawing sunny, but hazy.

Whent to church, sat up on roof in afternoon, got a bit red, no burn, stayed in at night to look over exam for to-morrow [T4] .

Mon. Mar.10 28: but hot in sun, sunny bright

Whent to school, exam in afternoon, all snow is melting. Fourth beat 2C basketball. Saw 'Love Thy Neighbour'.

Tues. Mar.11 * cold and windy snowed all day

School, lots of snow at noon, heaviest snow of year, stayed in all night. Sat up till 12.

Wed. Mar.12 overcast cleared up at supper

School, fifth beat 2B, Ed came up, we fooled around. Moon out, clear, not cold, its a darn smart night.

Thurs. Mar.13 ** full moon clear cold, sun came out hot

School, couldn't get tickets for Dante[?], had car, parked it down town, bummed around with Ed. Down at St. Paul's Church.

Fri. Mar.14 * clear cold sun comes out, melt everything

School, [---] our basketball game after four at school, basketball at Grace and at St. Paul's basketball game. Smart night out.

Sat. Mar.15 overcast thawing awful day

Drove dad out in country and down to city with Robin, took Bob to show 'Cisco' and 'Sailors Lady'. Ed and I down at Thompson's with Bill. Came out at twelve (no fun).

Sun. Mar.16 dirty day rain and snow

Thawing out, down to Jarvis with Kate, Mom and Howard. Slept on couch in afternoon, stayed in all night, bed at 9:30.

Mon. Mar.17 * 48 windy [-----]

School, fooled around after four, whent to show with Tom, 'Blackout'. It was darn good. Bill home for good.

Tues. Mar.18 * windy cold snowing

School, had practice in basketball, beat fourth 46-22 in first game of the finals, I sat in the bath tub all night.

Wed. Mar.19 * just windy and cold

School, fifth beat second in final game 32-14, have to play four more games. Stayed in all night.

Thurs. Mar.20 ** clear, not cold not hot, hazy day

School, played second game of finals beat 4th 37-15, 4 is out, total points 83-37. Got a letter from Gwen, (darn it, she's confoosin').

Fri. Mar.21 warm sunny bright

School, second form was put out by fifth in last semi-final. I went to show with Ed, saw 'Santa Fe Trail', Got 1st brush cut.

Sat. Mar.22 warm sunny bright

Whent to Toronto with Ed in afternoon, bummed around and whent to Thompson's for supper, drove around city all night, home at twelve (no go) I'm through.

Sun. Mar.23 sunny and bright and warm

Whent to Church, then Bill, Tom and I whent to Fergus to see dam, pretty big. Drove Dad and Mom over to Guelph, and saw Strong's, first seen Elaine for 2 years.

Mon. Mar.24 * overcast colder at night a bit of rain and snow

School, played first final basketball against 5th, lost 21-15, play again on Wednesday, whent to show 'Virginia'. It was real darn good.

Tues. Mar.25 * nice sunny warm

School, started gun team practice, came home had bath, down to church to wrestle with Norm Summerville, came home early.

Wed. Mar.26 * overcast, broken, wasn't freezing

School, all snow is pretty near gone, second game with fifth, lost 25-23, they are the champions, stayed in at night. Crick goes up in day down at night.

Thurs. Mar.27 * sunny, cloud 34

School, drilling for inspection, I stayed in at night to study for lit. Exam but read Tarzan and Ant men instead.

Fri. Mar.28 * a little warmer, sunny

School, last two periods in morning for drill, stayed for dinner, exam p.m., whent to show 'Knute Rockne', sat up to 3am reading Tarzan.

Sat. Mar.29 * bright sunny cold wind 25

All wave lengths changed on the radio. Bummed around all day, down to Port Credit to see show, had to go to Broadway myself, 'Haunted Hangman'. Malton at 12, saw DC-3.

Sun. Mar.30 * smart day sunny and warm

Whent to church, whent out to Malton with Mom and Tom, DC-3 is still there, polished buttons on uniform, stayed in all night.

Mon. Mar.31 * no sun overcast warmer than yesterday

School, awful time getting puttys on, inspection a success, part in road and the rest in the gym, had lots of fun at dance. Marg Baldock. In all night.

Tues. Apr.1 cold with snow in morning, sunny and warm afternoon.

School, French exam afternoon, I hope I get 2 on it (I think I failed) Ken Jackson and I went down to Gardens with Al Knoble. Bruins beat Leafs 2-1, Brecko is good.

Wed. Apr.2 * clear bright and warm

School, all snow gone except bit in shade at front of house, everything brown no green anywhere. Whent to show 'Long Voyage Home'.

Thurs. Apr.3 * same as yesterday

School, hit my knee at school, it swelling up and I can hardly walk. I stayed in after four and studied all night.

Fri. Apr.4 * colder and overcast

School, Latin all morning, Algebra all afternoon. Whent to show 'Santa Fe Marshal' and 'Music in my Heart', still limping, into church to eat.

Sat. Apr.5 * rainy drizzle all day dirty day

Stayed in all day, worked a bit on plane, did shopping, dad stalled behind hotel. Tom and I towed it down to Ford station. Leafs lost series.

Sun. Apr.6 * bright clear warm 58 in shade

Whent to church, got another brush cut, washed the car, whent down to Malton, stayed in all night. Robins are singing, heard a song sparrow, all snow gone.

Mon. Apr.7 * bright clear warm about 50

School, can't get our papers back till after holidays but Mrs Cowan told me I failed. Whent to show 'No Time for Comedy'. It was good. Good orchestra short.

Tues. Apr. 8 * same as yesterday a little warmer 55

School, Steve played our team at basketball, boy is he dirty. I stayed in after four and all night studying for history to-morrow.

Wed. Apr.9 clear and bright same as yesterday only a little warmer

School, exam all morning with assembly first period. Right to Ken's after four and at our house after supper to study for chemistry.

Thurs. Apr.10 same as yesterday only warmer still.

School, Chemistry exam afternoon. It was pretty good exam, riding around town on bike after four, down to see B---- about saxophone after supper, bowled a line.

Fri. Apr.11 * Good Friday, real summer day clear bright warmer than yesterday

Cleaned front lawn and dug the garden, cruised around in car in afternoon, got suit coat from Doug. Bowled a line, whent to show 'Forty Mothers'. Perfect all week.

Sat. Apr.12 * same as yesterday only a little warmer

Bummed around on bicycle with Ed Cooper, up at Campbell's playing with rugby ball, bowled a line only got 95.

Sun. Apr.13 * Easter Sunday. Rain in morning. Overcast, sun out at noon for 1 minute, 80.

Warmest yet, whent to church, drove dad to [noriso's?], after supper drove him down to Weston Hospital. Rained again a bit at night, really windy

Mon. Apr.14 * Easter Holiday looks like it warm but not as warm.

Bummed around, nothing in particular, going to thumb to city p.m. But gave up after an hour, bummed around after supper.

Tues. Apr.15 * overcast and very warm almost hot

Down to city at nine saw Andy Hardy -------- ----- in swimming YMCA whent to show 'Road to Zanzibar', hitch hiked home , bummed around after supper, bowled two lines.

Wed. Apr.16 * Easter hol. Cold, overcast and windy

Bummed around in morning, whent to see 'Gone with the Wind', at night, saw it last May, bummed around after supper, rain all night.

Thurs. Apr.17 ** Easter Hol. Overcast, sunny and cloudy not as cold

Bummed around, fixed up three bird houses, started taking my bike apart, bowled 173, new ---- at ---. Whent to show 'You're the One', walking with --- .

Fri. Apr.18 Easter Hol. Overcast, rain off and on, sun out at noon

Got sandals and shoes. Down to city with mom and Libs at 10, whent around with Libs, home for supper, took 4 girls to CGIT in Toronto. Took Gwen to a show 'I See Ice'.

Sat. Apr. 19 *** overcast more rain than yesterday but warmer

Started taking my bike apart, bowled 181 then 126, took pop bottles back, wandered around town at nite with Ed Robinson.

Sun. Apr.20 * real strong winds, rain off and on in morning. Clear in afternoon

Church, Uncle Tom and Mick over. Slept to 4 o'clock, drove dad to [Norisco?], bad springholes, worst I've seen, whent to bed at 8:30.

Mon.Apr.21 * broken and sunny warm

School, didn't get our marks back yet, bowled a line got 135, whent to show 'Tin Pan Alley'.

Tues. Apr.22 * warm and sunny

School, when shooting with Garbutt and 22, I got 3 sparrows, he got 3 sparrows, and crazy nut shot a robin and woodpecker, stayed in nite.

Wed. Apr.23 Empire Day clear in morning hazy overcast.

School, Marks not back yet, Assembly, speech by Mr. Gl----, down bowling after supper got 180, 150 then 203.

Thurs. April 24 clouds but sunny and warm.

School, no marks bad till next week, Harry Graham out for farm work. 13 registered in our room. Out shooting after supper with Garbutt.

Fri. Apr.25 sunny and warm

School, whent up to see Jack Adams at hospital, he had his appendix out on Monday. My bike is all apart down cellar, spokes out too.

Sat. Apr.26 ** clear hot sunny

Washed car inside and out with shirt off. Pete, Jack and I walked up crick above Ferguson's, with shirts off, boy have I ever got a sunburn I'm radiatin'.

Sun. Apr.27 * clear bright sunny

Church, wore new suit, took Et and Bett for ride Port Credit, High Park, Rivers drive all night.

Mon. Apr.28 clear fr--- sunny hot 80 in shade afternoon

bed after supper School, home after four, Dad is gall darned fool, asked Et and Tom if they would stay in, wouldn't, so I have to. Could have gone to first show but dad said no.

Tues. Apr.29 warm cloudy day

School, I got one heck of a cold and a burn from Saturday, I whent to the show, 'Philadelphia Story'. Gee it was funny.

Wed. Apr.30

Buds are all opening on the trees, things are looking greener, my throat goes dry, singing in the Glee Club. Stayed around house all night.

Thurs. May 1 clear warm cloudy in afternoon

School. To city with Phil Waite [T7] , saw opening baseball game Balt. beat Tor. 8-5. Winnipeg won Junior Hockey last night. Bummed around all night.

Fri. May 2 sunny and warm

School, to Port Credit in P.M. to sing in Festival, sung and won 3 pieces. Home to party at School then to show 'Little Nelly Kelly'.

Sat. May 3 * sunny warm

Plant roses by garage, had shirt off, got a bit of a burn, the other peeled. Downtown P.M., after supper show 'Kay Kyser[?] and 'Phantom Strikes'at Port Credit.

Sun. May 4 * overcast morning ----

Slept in, drove dad to Aurora the farm out driving with trout at night. Last night down to Malton saw 10 T.C.A. and a Grumman amphibian.

Mon. May 5 * overcast

hot sun out for a while at four, tractor started work on the field again

School, got marks back, failed in 5 out of 7 subjects and I had thought I had done better, to show 'Arise My Love'. Down to St. Paul's to sing for festival.

Tues. May 6 * overcast but warm

School, my request for Sally came over the 'swing session'Bummed around after supper. My bike is still all apart down cellar.

Wed. May 7 * rain then sun then heavy rain then sun

School, Assembly , festival winners performed including glee club, fooled around after four and supper. Opening of Huttonville, Frank dow---- orchestra.

Thurs. May 8 * rain off and on

School, down town after four caught in rain, in all night bed early.

Fri. May 9 * rain all day sun out at four

School, down town after four. Whent to a show 'Son of Monte Cristo'it was okay.

Sat. May 10 ,1941 **sunny bright but colder

Fixed Et Dale's bike, down playing hardball at Rosedale in afternoon, Bill came out playing saxophone, started playing ------, Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair. Down to Malton at night with Jack and Connie.

Sun. May 11 * sunny bright cool

Church, mothers day driving with Et, Meadowville, to see farm we might buy, to ----, Huttonville. Et was driving a bit. In all night.

Mon. May 12 * overcast warm sun out afternoon cool at night

School, --- started to wallpaper the hall, down town after four, writing some of my own music for the sax, Lazybones and I Hear a Rhapsody.

Tues. May 13 * overcast rain.

School, in after four and after supper, playing sax all night.

Wed. May 14 * over cast and rain

School, Miss Gibson very mad had to write our work out 10 times whent to dance at Huttonville, looked in from 9 to 1:30.

Thurs. May 15 * overcast all day and colder.

School, I am 17 years old today, got two dollars for birthday, I stay in at night.

Fri. May 16 * sunny and clouds warmer

School, washing windows after four, to Sunnyside after supper with Et and Bet, I did not spend any money.

Sat. May 17 * overcast turned out smart in afternoon, strong winds

Bummed around all morning. Whent on party with trailrangers to -----, form at Bondhead, supper, dancing, home. I took Alice Meridith, in at 12:30, she's lots of fun.

Sun. May 18 clear bright warm

Church, driving around in afternoon with Ken, Georgetown, Huttonville, Malton, saw Stinson Reliant. Homework, ride on bike for a while.

Mon. May 19 *

School, applied for a job at Loblaws, whent to show 'The Great Dictator' after show drove down for --- at Clover leaf, I smoked 2 pipefulls.

Tues. May 20 * clear ---- clouds, hottest day yet, over 80 in sh.

School, drove down to city for Kate. Whent to practise for sax but B---- said to go to Al ---, Ed was up for a while.

Wed. May 21 * hazy, sun out, hotter than yesterday,

89 in school room. Windy after supper and a short thunderstorm. School, everybody swimming after four. Cam [car?] slipped over dam at Huttonville. I was washing windows, down town after supper, didn't go to dance at Huttonville.

Thurs. May 22 ** overcast, hot rain in afternoon

School, played basketball boy was I hot. Mom, Libs, 3 kids, Et, Norm S. And Ken and I went swimming to Huttonville, water was warm by ----

Fri. May 23 * hazy not as hot drizzle

School, home after four whent to show, 'That Night in Rio', fooling around with Ken, whent down at St. Paul's, trying to walk around outside.

Sat. May 24 clear bright warm windy

Washed windows, picnic with kids drove Charters car, broke headlight, to dance at Conover's after, I had Katie and boy is she fun, and did I have fun.

Sun. May 25 * windy, warm clear, lots of cars going by in steady stream, home from long weekend

Slept in, up at twelve, took sun bath in yard, slept in library, drove down for scouts past Cooksville, fooling around with saxophone (pretty good)

Mon. May 26 * overcast, clear, sunny and windy in afternoon, cool warmer at night

School, Ed Cooper up in car, took me down town with Katie, I think its love or maybe I'm acting so woosy because I'm getting a cold, out swimming to Huttonville with Jack and Gus whent to show 'Lady Eve', Moorehead sold theatre to a Jew.

Tues. May 27 ** rainy and cold, overcast

Rain real hard at night. In bed, had to get up and go for Kate in Port Credit. School, played basketball, it was hot in the gym. Mom going to give me five dollars if I wash and paint kitchen cabinet. When swimming to Huttonville with Garbutt after supper.

Wed. May 28 Slightly overcast but real hot, sun out p.m., hazy

School, home after four, painting and painting after supper, I could have gone swimming, Katie and a bunch were out. I whent to dance at Huttonville with Katie, home at 1:30

Thurs. May 29 * overcast looks like rain cooler

School, basketball again but not quite as hot but hot enough, paint after four, put up Robin's ----- pool. Whent to show 'Trial of May Dugan'(either Alice or Katie)

Fri. May 30 * Sunny warm real nice day.

School, painted after four and after supper to 10 o'clock, then drove to Port Credit for Kate, wasn't there and I had to down again after, worried about my driving.

Sat. May 31 * Overcast and raining and sort of overcast all day.

Whent driving in truck with Tom all morning to 2 p.m. Then bummed around had car after supper and to Davis's with 5 girls, there till 11 p.m., drove them home and had Katie in car. Parked with Katie till 1 am., got a lot of things straight (Oh boy!!)

Sun. Jun.1 Sunny warmer lots of clouds and hazy around horizon.

Up at 12:30 for diner, Dad got his new car yesterday. Out in it and out driving Bill's car. Slept most of afternoon to 7pm. Bummed around rest of night.

Mon. Jun.2 sunny hazy rather warm.

School, down to Park at 11:40 to Victory Loan opening, about 10 kids fainted, back to school at 2, out swimming to Huttonville with Katie, Ken and Jack, stayed in after supper.

Tues. Jun.3 * sunny, hot but hazy, few clouds.

School, played basketball, very hot, out swimming to Huttonville in Phil's Lincoln, can dive off of second or top board. To Katie's to do homework from 5 to 11:30.

Wed. Jun.4 * overcast, sun out now and then not as warm as yesterday.

School, whent swimming to Huttonville with Ken in his car + Bill , Shep[?], --- and G---. Up to see Katie for a while after supper, then I bummed around, then to show 'Footsteps in the Dark'.

Thurs. Jun.6 * clear, bright, sunny, pretty warm all day

School, played basketball, (not as hot) Whent swimming to Huttonville (fellow did full gainer) Had tussle with Tom, Billingsley at Roselea with Ted Robinson, fooling around with sax. Bill graduated today.

Fri. Jun.6 * sunny and very hot

School, our exams start in a week, and we're out in two weeks. To a party at Charter's with Katie (I broke a glass) Katie's lots of fun (after the party).

Sat. Jun.7 very dismal day, overcast but hot, rained after supper at 10

Down to city, bought coat and pants. Saw 'Buck Privates', show at long Beach with Ed, 'Fugitive From Justice', met Kate B. At Port Credit, looked in at dance at Huttonville

Sun. Jun.8 * overcast, sun out at noon, smart day then on.

Church, up to Katie's then to Dave's for afternoon. After supper --- was up well (5o) downtown, moon out but kind of cool, dance at 12 T Huttonville, I didn't go.

Mon. Jun.9 * clear, hot sun, cool breeze, full moon

Holiday, King's birthday, got a nice full sunburn. Up at 11. Whent to Katie's; clipped bushes and lawn, swimming to Sunnyside with Kate, Bill ----, Norm and Peg. Kate was at house (oo), to show 'Come Live With Me'.

Tues. Jun.10 clear cool hot sun

School, played basketball, to dentist, have to go back Fri., got cavity. I like Katie better than drivin'[?] --- ----, soaked in bath tub after supper, got a bit of studying done.

Wed. Jun.11 same as yesterday, warmer

Down to Smith's to see about insurance on Charter's car, walked up with Katie, for drive to Huttonville with mom, more studying.

Thurs. Jun.12 * warm sunny day

School, Miss Cowan decided to have raffle, have to sell 10 --- each at 5c, Bill Dale, Gerry and John Marshal[?] got through it without trying, study History.

[Eufemia Cowan, Latin teacher at Brampton High. She struck terror into every student's heart [T10] ]

Fri. Jun.13 overcast, miserable day, poured rain p.m.

School, No new work, History exam p.m. In assembly hall, I think I passed, up to Katie's after supper to do French (oo) she is one gal.

Sat. Jun.14 overcast, cool day, rain off and on

I am life guard at tank for a week. Pulled out seven toads and a cat, no one in at night, out to dance at Huttonville, had awful time, one dance (tired).

Sun. Jun.15 * overcast day, rain hard at 2 in afternoon

been feeling miserable last few days, belly ache, still not sleeping well. Church, down to Green room for dinner (13 of us) (Fathers day) in swimming with Norm at 2:30 while raining, up to see Katie till supper (oo), no one in after supper, study for Latin.

Mon. Jun.16 warm sunny lots clouds

Latin exam all morning, up at Katie's afternoon to do French, got 8 pages done, very pleasing afternoon (x's) WOW!, down to tank at four, lots in, and after supper from 7:30 to 10. Some job.

Tues. Jun.17 sunny, warm maybe hot, go a bit of sun. Pool 70F.

French exam, haircut afternoon, to pool at 4, lots in, Cooper's for supper, (Strawberry Festival). Back to pool till ten at night then bed.

Wed. Jun.18 sunny warm day few clouds, got a bit more sun burn. Tank 70F.

Composition exam and algebra in afternoon, down to pool, more in, in till ten at night. Caught in blackout at Port Credit for Kate, to Huttonville for Et.

Thurs. Jun.19 * hot sunny day. Pool 74F.

Literature exam, down to city from 12 to 1:30 about job as counselor, to Katie's (x's), to pool after supper came[?] just up and (x) her. In pool to ten.

Fri.Jun.20 sunny warm cool breeze

Chemistry exam then all through school, around on bike with Ken Jackson, in pool, Charlie Chapman took over at 4:30 and I whent to party at Lilly's with Ken. Out after party with Katie (hard time saying goodbye).

Sat. Jun.21 bright sunny hot day

Left for Sarnia, drove all way, at 10:30 am arrived at 3pm, aboard Morovia. Smart aboard the boat. Good meals aboard the boat. Dance at night and horse races for betting (won 14-0) Don Wet a waiter.

Sun. Jun.22 * overcast and raining early morning

Still on boat, windy in afternoon, after passing Soo Locks, I was sick bed with no supper at 6. 6 times around deck one mile march around with band [?]

Mon. Jun.23 bright sun and hot

Arrived Port Arthur at 6:10am. Set out by car. Decide to go all the way, I drove 455 miles, is my seat sore. Saw Trans Canada plane with pontoons at Kenora, saw show Winnipeg 'Meet John Doe'.

Tues. Jun.24 * bright sunny and hot, 96 in shade.

Up at 8:30 breakfast in coffee room then swimming to Winter Club, smart tiles pool, bummed around afternoon, writing letter. Out to Scot's for supper (florist here).

Wed. Jun.25 ** bright sun hot, 86 in shade.

Sit in tub most of time. Drove Mum to Eaton's, bought propellers. Out to Assiniboine Park, saw some yaks, back to Winter Club, in swimming, out driving in car, dance at Hotel, didn't go (too late).

Thurs. Jun.26 * overcast but hot sun in afternoon

Out swimming to Sargent Baths, no good, out to Assiniboine Park, saw my first buffalo, to show 'Buck Privates' and 'Golden Hoofs', in all night, rented radio.

Fri. Jun.27 bright sun, very hot 99 in shade

Shopping morning, got leopard skin bathing suit. Lunch with Rankins from Prince Rupert, set out 1:30, slept at YMCA joint at Ignace (300 miles) was it ever dirty and stinky.

Sat. Jun.28 * It was overcast and cooler, cold at night on boat.

Set out early, past large falls and through Fort William to Port Arthur. On boat, whent to dance, slept afternoon, hit heavy fog, horn going all night.

Sun. Jun.29 * sunny bright warmer, lot warmer than last night.

Back on Hornvi[?] smaller than Morovia but more fun. Out walking through Sault St. Marie, sun bath on upper deck down St. Mary's[?] river sing song, horse race at night. Smart time.

Mon. Jun.30 foggy at Sarnia.

Bright sun hot at Brampton. Hit fog just out from Sarnia, slowed right down. Set out for home and arrived at 12:30, up to see Katie (x's), in swimming, to store to help Katie work. Took her to the show 'Marx Brother Go West', walked home with her. I missed her.

Tues. Jul.1 * Clear, hot bright sun.

Bummed around, rode bikes to Huttonville with Kate Brydon, swimming afternoon with Katie, out in car at night, up to high school, very enjoyable evening.

Wed. Jul.2 Clear, bright hot. Cool after sun down.

Bummed around in morning, Mom and Et whent to Sundridge at noon, up helping at office, playing tennis with Katie then to show 'Aldrich Family', 'Charlie Chan'

Thurs. Jul.3 * overcast and colder all day.

Fri. Jul. 4 - Tues. Dec. 16 [no entry]

[That summer at the cottage in Sundridge he marks his height on a door jamb: 5'9'.
That fall Ted attends St. Andrew's College from Sept.9 to Dec.17, 1941.
On November 28th his older brother, Bill, marries Beth Archer.
Also that month Ted earns his Bronze Medallion from the Royal Life Saving Society.]

Wed. Dec.17

Physics exam in morning. Home in afternoon. Boy am I ever glad to get out of St. Andrews

Thurs. Dec.18

Starting work at McKillop's. After supper too. Got rash on my legs which is no good.

Fri. Dec.19

Work again. Off early. Went to dance at Milton H.S. Took Katie. Don't like her much.

Sat. Dec.20

Work again. Ambulance call. ...spotty to get doll carriage up to Norman's at 11 by myself. I've had one heck of a good time.

[Norman's was a diner north of Brampton on the north west corner of the junction of Highways 7 and 10. It had a room in back where kids could dance.]

Sun Dec.21

To airport with Tom. Up for an hour for nothing with Tom Brood.(Who is Tom Brood?) Cold. Boy it was smart above clouds for first time.

[T2] source : Bet Taylor Smith: Dec. 2008 "His real name is Bill McCullough. His Dad had the McCullough Planing Mill in Brampton and he was a friend of Howards." --
[T3] Ed Cooper's dad was a secretary at the Dale Estate…from Don Beatty
[T4] Johnny Patterson either was kia or had cancer….from Don Beatty
[T5] JOHN ALBERT GARBUTT, Flight Sergeant died on July 19, 1944 and is buried in France
Age: 23 Service Number: R/163217 Regiment: Royal Canadian Air Force Unit: 619 (R.A.F.) Sqdn
Son of Norman A. and Lillian A. Garbutt, of Brampton, Ontario
[T6] Isabel is Ted's caption on picture. Her last name, Cornfoot ,comes from Don Beatty. Dorothy Beatty said that she was 'perhaps epileptic or something as she was always jumping up in class'
[T7] Phil Waite's house had a swimming pool… Don Beatty
[T8] Christine Hood's sister is Jen Hood
[T9] Bet Taylor lives now southwest of Birks Falls. She was a great swimmer…Mark Smith
[T10] This from Janet Bertram Brown.