1942____________________________________________________________

Thurs. Jan.1

Raining. Slippery roads. To party at Houck's with Katie. Didn't want to take her. In at 5am up at 12. To show at Eglets[?] with Bill, Beth, Tom and Et. To restaurant for dinner. Took 2 hours. Had a steak (boy did I ever eat.) to ----- but there was nobody out there--------------with Garbutt.

Fri. Jan.2

Windy and freezing skate at R. Didn't get up till 12 again today. Went for a walk at 2. Hurt my finger. [the following is written backwards] SHOT BULLET IN FINGER. Had either [he means ether] in office to fix me up. Woozy after either. To po[?] at Smith's. In at 2. Katie and I just pals now.

Sat. Jan.3 Weigh 175.

Smart day. Up around ten. Couldn't find much of anything to do. Took Robin skating to Dale's pond. Took movies of her. Went and bowled, high man until bowled for money then lost. To show: 'International Lady'. Then up to Norman's with Gwen in Cliff Mowatt's car. In at 1.

Sun. Jan.4

Sunday went to church then in rest of day reading over my diary. Wish I had've kept it going during summer. Smart, sunny day. Drove Dad in country. There is about 2' of snow. Haven't been skiing or skating yet.

Mon. Jan.5

Overcast day and fairly cold. Up at 9:30 and went to high school at recess to see if I should go back to St. Andrews or stay here. Didn't see any teachers. Down to Toronto at 12 with Mom and Beth. Saw 'Shadow of the Thin Man'. Snack at Wonder Bar. Skating at Rosebowl for ½ hour. Skates no good. No more Katie. Fooey to her. [Katie McKillop]

Tues. Jan.6

It was fairly nice day. Little colder. Very cold. Up to school again at recess, talking to Pat. He says it would be hard coming back. Fire at theatre, all Dean's store burned out. Stayed in all afternoon. Windy after supper with a terrific blizzard. Very, very cold. Bummed around after supper. I like Marjorie Lilly [T11] . She's darned cute.

Wed. Jan.7

Still very windy and terrifically cold (0 degree weather). Started back to school here. Taking 3rd form French and Latin. Latin class I'm the only boy. Behind in most of my subjects. I'll have to work like hell and that don't sound so good. Drove Marjorie home. She's funnier than heck.

Thurs. Jan.8

-10 F. This morning, bright sun and not so windy. Homework all last night. Catching up with work. There are a heck of a lot of physics notes yet. In all night doing homework. Bed at 9:30. Drove Marjorie home again, met her downtown, yep she's darned cute. Fashion show today for girls. (Fooey to Katie).

Fri. Jan.9

Still gall darned cold but not as windy. School today. Walked downtown after four with Marjorie and Carol. Got the stitches out of my finger. Went skating to Rosebowl with Tom's skates, up to Adams after till 1am. Had a bit of fun, didn't take anybody home after though.

Sat. Jan.10

Still pretty cold. Darn nice day, doin'homework in mornin'. Tom flew over in Stinson at noon. Darn thing nearly conked out on him, carburetor was froze. [ Tom's only comment in his pilot's logbook: 'WHEW'] Bummed around in afternoon looking for Marjorie. Went in and bowled, to show at night 'Birth of the Blues'. Ed Robinson came up after show, my driving bad. Out to Morris' alone until about 11:30.

Sun. Jan.11

Not as cold. Got for church at 10:30. Was gonna go to college to see the boys but Kate had the car. Jackson came up in his after supper so went out with him for about ½ hour. In the rest of the night. Did homework. In bed fairly early.

Mon. Jan.12

Still fairly cold, about 15. Up about 8 for school. I have 8 spares a week, 3 today, I can get a heck of a lot of work done in them. Walked downtown after four to Suny[?], nobody there. Pat, Barb, Norm, Gus Harris went to Vancouver Sat. Cost $53.70. They're gonna get a job and come back in summer. In all night.

Tues. Jan.13

Sort of mild today. Smart sunrise on the way to school this morning. Its ever queer doing the experiments, its a heck of a lot different than over at St. Andrews. You're treated like a baby here. I came right back after four, stayed in after four and after supper doin'homework. Bed at 10. Libs' baby born at 6:30 pm.

Wed. Jan.14

Sun out at first then overcast. Its very mild out, about 42. Ice is melting. Listened to radio program at school in morning. I came right home after four. Down to theatre about usherin'. I try out this Sat. night. Had a good bath. Getting cold and windy again. Put the car in garage with just a towel around me.

Thurs. Jan.15

Cold again and fairly windy. I'm enjoying life a lot better here than at S.A.C. Asked Marjorie to go with me on a 23 over to Dickson's, to see Bill about buying tickets, down watching the skating. Ken had his bike stolen from in front of Dickson's. Out following tracks in snow but lost them.

Fri. Jan.16

Darn cold out. Sun out and melting in sun. Had car in afternoon, drove team to Long Branch for basketball. We won both Junior A + B. Whent skating at Rosebowl, darn cold. About 0. Then up to Norman's for a while. Fun when I was up but didn't stay long.

Sat. Jan.17

Got up at 10 o'clock. Not very cold out and a fairly nice sun. Its about 25. Put Dad's license plates on. D-265. Didn't do a heck of a lot in the afternoon. Bowled a couple of lines 207 - 140. Down to theatre to learn how to usher. Don't have to pay for show now. Skating at Rosebowl. Took Marjorie home. (foolin' around a bit) Up to Norman's till 12. Gwen [Thompson] invited me to dance.

Sun. Jan.18

Dirty day out. Raining, about 40. Up at 10:30. Had a bath, shaved, breakfast and walked to church in twenty five minutes. Stayed in afternoon to do homework but fell asleep. Wanted to go to see SAC boys. In all after supper, to bed at 10:30.

Mon. Jan.19

Overcast, almost dark all day. Thawing, about 45. Had three spares at school today, downtown for a haircut after four, home, in all after supper, in bed at 9:30. I've been darn tired last few days. Got six dollars from coupons on bonds today.

Tues. Jan.20

Overcast and still thawing, a little slushy snow and raining, freezing tonight. Down town after four to buy new suit but couldn't get one, walked home with Marjorie after supper. Got Connie, Ethel and Bett Nixon whent to Norman's then to Flash Mclean's, had a bit of fun, home at 11. Sore finger almost better. Tom joined up yesterday.

Wed. Jan.21

Sunny, bright. Colder in morning, 27. Sun out. Warm, became cloudy. At school. Dad, Mom mad about last night. Down to Toronto at four. School out at 3:15 for basketball game. Connie, Ick, Ethel & Bett Nixon came down with me. I bought brown suit at Pascoe's, up to Simpson's, home at 7:30. Bought Et fish. In rest of night (down to get Peps).

Thurs. Jan.22

Fairly cold and overcast. Not much of anything today, sort of bummed around all day. After school I took seats out of car and vacuumed and washed inside of car. Drove downtown ---- to show, (didn't have to pay) 'Sweetheart of the Corps' and 'Murder over New York'.

Fri. Jan.23

Not very cold, about 32, but its not mushy. Bright clear day, warm sun. No snow nowhere. Skipped last period, washed car at Russell's garage, just wearing summer shirt. Seniors beat Port Credit. Down to see Miller with Marjorie, a lot there from Brampton, generator broke, no lights, hardly got home at 1:45.

Sat. Jan.24

Up at 9:30. Warm out again today. Nothing doing in morning. Bowled a line at 2 in the afternoon. Ken came up. We up on roof and listened to records. Walked down with Marjorie and ushered in theatre. 'Sundown'. Was I ever hot. Up to Norman's after till twelve. Girls are all bags except Marjorie, she's good.

Sun. Jan.25

Not up till eleven. Nobody went to church. Tom out in uniform. Still gall darn mild. Out on roof having sunbath and taking pictures. Just like summer out. Stayed in all day not doing a heck of a lot.

Mon. Jan.26

Overcast and still mild, about 40. Downtown after four to show 'Sun Valley Serenade', sat with Helen, Mary Lou. Couldn't find Marjorie, she whent to show at night, I was upstairs ushering. Came right home after ushering. Gall darn it, can't even hold Marjorie's hand for more than a couple minutes.

Tues. Jan.27

Overcast and mild, 40. Party for Steve after four till 6 o'clock, dancing to Ed Waller's Rockola. Steve made smart farewell speech. Dunc Smith took Marjorie home. Downtown after supper for a while then home rest of night.

Wed. Jan.28

Clear, bright, sunny all day and cold about 20. Lost two junior games to Port Credit, walked home with Marjorie, did homework, whent and saw ½ hour of show 'Reaching for the Sun' then I came home. Tom comes out every night from army except tonight. I don't know why he joined.

Thurs. Jan.29

Clear bright and sunny all day and colder about 8-10 out. I came right home after four. To see cartoon at show 'Yank in the RAF' then down watching the skating, bowled a couple of lines with Ed Poln--- And Dan Smith. Only got 133 And 149. Up watching the skating at school. No snow no where.

Fri. Jan.30

Overcast and cold then sun came out. It was snowing a bit but its all gone. Downtown after four. Walked home with Marjorie. Whent down to city at seven with Ick and Gwen & I whent to the St. Lawrence dance, it was smart, '-----s' had darn good time with Gwen, out all night, she whent in at 5:15. I didn't get home till 8:25 am.

Sat. Jan.31

Slept in car for ¾ hours at 'sunset', snowing in morning, came in when Dad got papers I came in. Waxed and polished upstairs. Finished by 10am. Downtown and around in car, snowed a lot at --- but its all slushy up to Nixon's, to show with Marjorie, ushered at night, up to Norman's afterwards, good time, left a Bud Jones. Home at 1:30.

Sun. Feb.1

Up at 10:35, whent to church. Its colder and windy. Tom whent to Golf Links. Whent to Caledon skiing. It was smart, cold and windy. Gwen, Et and Tom. There's snow now, it looks like winter (a bit) stayed in rest of day and all night, dag-nab it I had a good time with Gwen Friday. She invited us to dance Feb. 20.

Mon. Feb.2

Clear, bright, no clouds all day and cold, about 0 to about 10. Smart sun, in fact a perfect day. J.C.A. films at school, had to stay in after four then home, ushered in show, 'Hellzapoppin'. It was darn good, nearly killed myself laughing.

Tues. Feb.3

Overcast and cold, 0, then sun came out then overcast again. Yale doin' vertical banks at about 500'. Downtown after four, up with Marjorie. Chasing her dog, whent to show again with Tom. Drove him down to barracks. Writing to Gwen, was going to see her but too late, she's a bag, but (wow)

Wed. Feb.4

Not cold, about 32 and overcast. Won Junior A + B games against Long Branch here. Walked home with Marjorie. Miss Scot kicked me out of 1V for French class, down skating to Rosebowl, drove Marjorie home, she is still a kid.

Thurs. Feb.5

Overcast then sun came out very cold. Went to Glee Club today, Ken is only tenor. Whent down to Golf Links with Et, Marjorie and Carol.

Friday

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Sat. Feb.7

Down to links with Marjorie, Tom, Connie W. Adams. Big snowfall and windy. Biggest drifts I've seen, 100 cars stuck on way to Derry West. Barb Waite marooned on wedding night. ------. Had pork and beans in attic, ushered at night.

Sun. Feb.8

Smart, sunny day. Still windy and drifting bad. Skiing at golf links, ice frozen off face, walked home, boy is it ever windy.

Mon. Feb.9

Sunny day. Played hooky in afternoon. Down to farm with Charlie Armstrong then with Jeff Holly at Doug Moyor after snowplows.

Tues. Feb.10

Played hooky all day. Whent down to city. To the casino then up to Thompson's, stayed for supper, Walking around with Gwen down to Billy's house, out on late bus, Dad sort of angry with me for staying away all day.

Wed. Feb.11 to Thurs. Feb.19

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Fri. Feb.20

Down to dance at Argonaut club with Gwen, Ethel, and Trevor Durret. Gwen and I got lucky spot dance, won a record each. Parked in High Park, pretty near kissed Gwen, ain't I getting awful though.

Sat. Feb.21

Skiing at Caledon with J.C.Anderson. It was no good, in fact rotten.

Sun. Feb.22

Whent Church then skiing over to Summit with Charly. Met Whipper Billy Watson, 6 fellows down from college.

Mon to Wed.

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Thurs. Feb.26

Played hooky afternoon, whent down to Toronto got records, ride home with Mom.

Fri. Feb.27

Set out for St. Adell at 9:00 o'clock pm. Slept most of the way down, everyone else seemed to be having a good time.

Sat. Feb.28

Smart skiing, sunny bright and real warm, skiing stripped to the waist, fun with ski show, whent cross country over to Alpine lodge where Mom and Dad were a couple of years ago.

Sun. Mar.1

Real fast ski today, watching downhill race. I bashed my face in. Left for home at 8:00. I had more darn fun Sunday night, didn't go to sleep at all, ours was only light on train.

Mon. Mar.2

Arrived Toronto at 6:30, sort stuff, home, up to Thompson's. I look a mess. Gwen played hooky, saw Tarzan show, into their office, I came home on 3:30 bus, fell asleep and whent to Norval, had to walk part way back.. In at night.

Tues. Mar.3

Just school. I got one heck of a lot of work to catch up. A lot whent down to game in city. We were beat 44-14.

Wed. Mar.4

Just plain school, to show 'Washington Melodrama', bowled 233.

Thurs. Mar.5

School still dry as ever.

Fri. Mar.6

Adams and I lost debate to two girls. North Toronto beat us 43-32. Ushered 'Sergeant York', big crowd. Up to Norman's after then down 1st line with Gwen, first time I have really kissed her. (just when 'Jim' was on the radio) In at 3:30.

Sat. Mar.7

Up at eleven. Smart day, down to Toronto with Gwen, Caroline and others in Gwen's car. Ushered 'Sergeant York' again. Biggest crowd ever. Lined up to Waller's. Up to Norman's then to 2nd line with Gwen, heck I'm all muddled up. In at 4:45.

Sun. Mar.8

Up for church then driving around with Gwen all afternoon. Up to Norman's. She wanted me to go down to Toronto but I stayed in all night. Gwen's got my pins and medal.

Mon. Mar.9

Rain and windy, practically a cyclone, snow and blustery in afternoon, creek up, big flood. Down to court house at one. To school only for one period. I waited for Gwen but she didn't come out. In all night. If only she didn't smoke and drink.

Tues. Mar.10

Snowing real hard all morning. Then sun came out and snow all melted. Turned out smart day. Played hooky afternoon. Gwen came out, up at Norman's. Did nothing at night. She whent home at 8. I sat in show.

Wed. Mar.11

They didn't mark me absent yesterday. But I don't mind, pretty nice day out, Gwen came out again afternoon. Took her to show (no good) then we got together a while. She says she has stopped smoking (I bet). I wish she would.

Thurs. Mar.12

Overcast but perfect from four o'clock on. Exams start Monday. I don't know what's wrong with me 'cause Gwen's not beautiful and she's no angel but still I like her. In all night trying to figure out to see Gwen tomorrow.

Fri. Mar.13

Smart day. Only whent to school first period. Afternoon up to Dale's to phone Stew at airport to see if he would work for me. Washed car, phoned Gwen, she's coming out. Not many at show ('Dumbo'). Up to Norman's, down to Toronto with Gwen & Carolyn, over to Bill's house to sleep.

Sat. Mar.14

Thought I was locked out of Bill's house (rained all day) but front door was open all time. Got to bed at 6 and up at 7:30 for breakfast, shopping with Beth then to Thompson's, Gwen and I to Eglington to see 'Suspicion'. Gwen came out with me in Bill's car, ushered again. Got Doug's car up to Norman's, drove Gwen back to Toronto, home at 2:30. Mom mad at me.

Sun. Mar.15

Didn't get up till 2 o'clock, making up for Friday night. Study for exam tomorrow (not much though). Wish Gwen would stop smoking. She almost has, only half cigarette last night. Gerry and Ethel came down last night so whent to ------- and straight to Gwen's, only a good-night kiss. (overcast no snow)

Mon. Mar.16

Still drizzly and overcast. Had Lit. Exam in afternoon. Drove to Toronto with Bill's car after four to bring ours out. Stayed for supper at Thompson's. Came home, in 16 ½ minutes. Just missed being hit at second line. Stayed in, raining all night.

Tues. Mar.17

Mom's birthday, crick flooding, biggest I've ever seen. Down in ----- water up to ankles in car street beside park, didn't go to school all morning, water past Russel's service station, car covered to steering wheel at Billingsly's, stayed home afternoon.

Flood. 2 ladies marooned on table by Rosealea for 4 hours. Launched boat at Church street bridge to rescue them. Uncle Jim in hip rubber boots fishing at four corners. Ton sugar lost in cellar of A&P store. All cellars flooded. Pumping them out all afternoon when water went down. Flood bad other places. Humber over road narrow bridges near Weston. Regular current past dairy and down George Street, flowing right over park. Couldn't get down Main St. In fact is some flood. Pretty at Long Branch.

Wed. Mar.18

back to school, overcast day. Latin on Fri. I need a shave. Cleaned up room yesterday. Didn't recognize it this morning. I beat 3rd after four, walked home with Marjorie, she's mad at me. Bowled 3 lines. In rest of night. Had good bath, cokes are awful scarce.

Thurs. Mar.19

Down to wrestling match at Maple Leaf Gardens. Saw the Angel fight Strangler Lewis. That's how I studied for my Latin exam tomorrow.

Wikipedia- Strangler Lewis

Fri. Mar.20 to Fri. Mar.27

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Sat. Mar.28

Had the car, whent down to Toronto. Gwen and I whent to Masonic Temple, Paul Firmans[?] Orchestra, after dance going down to Queen's Park, had flat tire, four hours fixing it, tearing around with a cop looking for an open garage.

Sun. - Tues.

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Wed. Apr.1

Gas rationing started today. We got our car filled up yesterday. I had the car, Gwen and I whent to Palms Royal, Frankie ----- and Bunny ---- were there, good time, some fellows were there from S.A.C.

Thurs. Apr.2

Smart day, last day of school, down bowling after four with Fred Dazell. Bowled 204 then 408. I got 4 strikes in a row. Biggest score in alley all season.

Fri. Apr.3

Good Friday. Around on bike with Jackson, up to Norman's. Marjorie, Carol and other girls up. My gosh there are bikes all over the place.

Sat. Apr.4

------ around on the bike. Jackson not feelin'so well.

Sun. Apr.5

Whent to church, Jackson had his appendix out in the afternoon. The Doc says they were pretty bad.

Mon. Apr.6

Easter holiday. Not so nice out. Up to see Jackson. He's still dope, didn't know what he was talkin'about. Also saw Marg Bryans.

Tues. Apr.7

Snowed practically all day. Got about two inches of snow but its melting.

Wed. Apr.8

Whent over to farm with Bill Dale and ----- -----, took twenty-two and 4-10. Too cold to do much but it was fun.

Thurs. Apr.9

Up to see Jackson again. He's a lot better than when I saw him Tuesday. He has Carol Denises' radio. I'm still going with Gwen. She comes out in her car quite often.

Fri. Apr.10

Gwen out and took about 6 girls up to see Jackson. Norm Summerville used Gwen's car to get his license. I don't see how in heck he got it 'cause he could hardly drive.

Sat. Apr.11 - Thurs. Apr.30

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Fri. May 1

Its been the warmest April month ever, all the blossoms are out on big apple tree. [------] are out everywhere. Armstrong building 30 houses on Queen St. East. Garbutt quit school and working there. All fellows except Gus, Harris and Henderson back from Vancouver.

Sat. May 2

Down to Toronto with Mom. Bummed around Eaton's. Met Connie and Gwen, thought she was mad at me but she spoke to me. We ate in Diane's restaurant [Diane's Sweets]. Then to show, Mickey Rooney. Up to airport with Tom but no flying, too windy. I hitch hiked home. Worked in the show.

Sun. May 3 -Tues. May 5

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Wed. May 6

Stayed home all day for school. Cleaned cellar and white washed it. It was quite a job, didn't finish it all. Worked in the show. 'International Squadron'.

Thurs. May 7

Took Helen to the show 'International Squadron'. Didn't do anything, just took her home after.

Fri. May 8

School and stuff.

Sat. May 9

Ken and I down to Toronto with Mom. We bummed around in Eaton's, out to Bill's house [16 Lumly Avenue, Toronto]. Tom couldn't get off to go flying. Whent to small show besides Simpson's. Home with Tom at 5:30, I worked in show then out to Huttonville, had good time, took Alice and Carolyn[?]

Sun. May 10

Mother's Day. To church in morning. Tom, Ken and I down to airport in the afternoon. Tom took me up for an hour and five minutes, over city and then out over town. Ken whent up for 25 min. I got a bit of a headache in the plane.

[Tom had first soloed in October, 1941 and passed his pilot's test in November, 1941]

Mon. May 11

Just school. To show ' Balo-[?] Passage'. I've only missed one show since Jan.12 and the show I missed I saw in Toronto.

Tues. May 12

Just school, nothin' of real importance.

Wed. May 13

Stayed away from school all day. Put screens and washed windows in morning. Ken up in afternoon, I help paint Et's room, ushered in theatre at night.

Thurs. May 14

Dress rehearsal for cadet inspection today, I didn't know anything about it. I was the only one there without a uniform. Tore a piece out of my hand on the bar today. Down for a haircut today, got it fairly short.

Fri. May 15

Cadet inspection today. I'm sergeant major. Rained practically all day. Had bar work in gym, my hand sore so I could hardly hang on. Post dance at school till eight o'clock then out in car with Katie. Dag-nab it, I wished I had of taken Marjorie. Rambler missing. [their brown spaniel]

Sat. May 16

Fooled around all day. Jackson came up, we were going to get the big bike working but no go. Tom out from army for weekend. He's sick, temp. 101. Bud Young back from Montreal. 200 hours in Anson. Worked in show, 'Tarzan'. Out to Huttonville, had 3 dances.

Sun. May 17

Didn't get up until 11:30. Fooled around on bike all afternoon trying to finish pictures on film I took from airplane. I drove Dad out in country. Man was drunk and his wife had clunked him on the head. In all rest of night.

Mon. May 18

Dirty overcast day. Whent to matinee, 'Babes on Broadway', worked at night so saw the show again.

Tues. May 19

Overcast again and raining. Took picture of myself today. Mom down to Niagara Falls with Dad since yesterday morning. Getting our own meals. I had car all day to drive Robin to school, worked again at night, 'Babes on Broadway'.

Wed. May 20

Overcast, not a very nice day. Worked again tonight. That's about six times I saw 'Babes on Broadway'. Out to Huttonville with Tom. Brought Evelyn and Alice home. Kissed Alice about six times.

Alice on New Years leave 1944

Thurs. May 21

Dull day. Tom out from army. Ken, Tom and I whent fishing to Credit Forks in afternoon. Tom got a little one, Ken and I didn't get any. Whent to show, 'Louisiana Purchase' for a while then got pictures back. My gosh they turned out smart.

Fri. May 22

School. Fell asleep at 12:30 and didn't wake up till 5:30. Whent to show for a few minutes.

Sat. May 23

Nothin'much all day. Worked at show. Tried to get out to Huttonville but couldn't. Whent to Norman's and sat for an hour and a half then home and to bed. Worst gall darn day in my life. Ick Hood had a party tonight and invites everyone but me.

Sun. May 24

Slept in till 11:30. Tom got enlargements from Chinn. Boy, they're smart, Blew up to 8x10 pictures. Walked home with Evelyn. Got Tom's car at 11:30 but couldn't get anyone to take to Huttonville so whent to midnight show, 'Laurel and Hardy'.

Mon. May 25

Holiday today for Victoria Day. Tom around on bike trying to get cars. Going on picnic. I had Dad's car. Norm's got ---- Buick tearin' down past Streetsville looking for a place. Bike to Meadowvale to Dales dancing, took Alice home, stayed out for a little ______ (guess).

Tues. May 26

To school. Not very nice day, better in afternoon. Tried French exam after four. Our Form beat 3rd 24-3 in baseball. Ushered at show, 'Roxie Hart'. Only about 30 upstairs. Rosie ---- are working on farm, quite a few getting out of school.

Wed. May 27

Overcast, turned smart in the afternoon. Baseball at noon. Fred says I hit the ball the farthest he's seen it hit. (upper end of field down to school). At show to see 'What's Cookin', (Woody Herman). Got pictures back from picnic. Turned out pretty lousy.

Thurs. May 28

Smart, sunny, hot day. School in morning, rode bike down to Malton in afternoon by myself. Got a terrific sunburn, back to see baseball game, show for a while then home.

Fri. May 29

Hazy day. Slept in till 10:30. All morning filling in gaps in diary, sunburn still pretty sore. School afternoon. Had car at night, worked at show. Ken and I out to Huttonville to look in at dance (----). Terrific rainstorm, came down in one sheet. Ken slept at our place.

Sat. May 30

Up at 9. Ken and I down to Toronto with Kate, Robin, Doug Price and Et. Bummed around Eaton's, up to Gardens to see Nates[?] Follies. Saw Buster Gable in lobby., smart looking guy. Terrific rainstorm on way home. Didn't work, out on bike with Tom. I had Doug's car out to Huttonville, rain really came down. Hardest I've ever seen. Took Alice home. She wonders if I love her (I don't know).

Sun. May 31

Still dirty weather, up and whent to Church, down to Dickson's house then fell asleep from 4 to 7. Jackson up, had his car, took it home at eight. Up to Alice's with Evelyn. A bunch of drunks came in. Walked home with Evelyn and kissed her three or four times. Dag-nab it, a crazy thing to do. But fun.

Mon. Jun.1

Rainy, wet day. Whent to school.

Tues. Jun.2

Still miserable, rainy weather. Out to play baseball in P.T. period but pretty wet. Ushered at the theatre, double bill. Didn't get out till about 10:30.

Wed. Jun. 3

Sun came out for a while. Assembly in morning, gave us dates of exams. I umpired at game after four. Whent to show 'Bachelor Looks at Marriage'. I never laughed so gall darn hard in my life.

Thurs. Jun.4

Raining in morning. Cleared up afternoon and hotter than old heck. Played baseball P.T. The rain came down in one sheet. Out swimming to Huttonville after supper with Et, Bet, Pete and Bett Campbell. Then to McKillop's till 9:30. Gosh she's an ugly dame, but its okay with light off.

Fri. Jun.5

Brighter, clear, sunny day. Not a cloud in the sky. Had composition exam in the afternoon. I have my doubts about it. We played the All-stars after four, beat them 26-3. In to show for 10 min. Then out lookin' for Alice, got Katie, whent up tracks towards Fletcher's, lucky it was dark.

Sat. Jun.6, - Tues. July 31

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Wed. July 1

Down to Toronto with Mr. And Mrs. Jackson, Ken, Nora Bryans[?] and Marjorie. In swimming at Sunnyside then up to Toronto. Had a smart time. To Sunnyside at night, got Marjorie sick on the Whirl-o-Plane.

Thurs. July 2 - Thurs. Dec.10 [no entry]

Fri. Dec.11

Won high school ring as a clown on the gym team at the commencement. Ken and me were clowns, dressed in girls tunics, had a darned good time acting crazy.

Sat. Dec.12 - Mon. Jan.25, 1943

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