Chapter 48: August 16, 1948 • Sonora ~ I was welcomed into the family two years after Mom’s first breakdown, though not by her. She didn’t want another child, she wanted out. As far as she was concerned, I was a fifth burden tacking on... Continue
Rude Awakenings
Chapter 47: 1948 • Sonora My brother did not keep a diary for much of 1948; between April 2 and December 31 there are only six entries. Our parents were going through difficult times and the household was in chaos. Dad was selling the store,... Continue
Chapter 46: 1948 • Sonora Note: my brother did not keep a diary for much of 1948. Many entries were typical posts about Boy Scouts, band, and building bookcases, some days were missed, and some weeks and months were completely blank. 1948 • Larry’s diary... Continue
Chapter 45: 1947 • Larry’s diary (age 13) -- Dec 1 Bought Daisy air pistol. It is 117 caliber and shoots small sized BB’s. Dec 2 Was sick today and missed school. I may have the flu mom has just gotten well from. Rained. Dec... Continue
Chapter 44: 1947 • Larry’s diary (age 13) Nov 1 Very busy washing windows today. All windows in town were done before noon hour. Nov 2 Sunday: Raked up half the leaves in front yard and mowed lawn. Tore down grape arbor in back Nov... Continue
Chapter 43: Late 1940s • Sonora ~ Lorna Harrington, Betty’s best friend since kindergarten, was unusually shy. My sister took her under her wing, and as birds-of-a-feather they flew everywhere together. Betty saw no reason why she and Lorna shouldn’t participate in all school activities. In... Continue
Chapter 42: 1947 • Larry’s diary (age 13) Oct 1 Went to Mrs. Rossoci's house to see her about some stamps but she was busy Oct 2 Had scout meeting tonight. Got our Spanish textbooks in class, I got a book in very bad condition. Oct... Continue
Chapter 41: 1947 • Larry’s diary (age 13) -- Sep 15 First day of high school was today. Sep 22 My father finished buying Tibbit's and will take over in October Sep 23 A big article was in tonights Democrat and Daily about Dad buying Tibbits Sep 25 It is... Continue
Chapter 40: 1947 • Larry’s diary (age 13) Aug 1 Got paid for morning route and paid off my $15 clothing bill at Baers Aug 2 Paid dad $5 and I still owe him $10 for my radio Aug 3 Went swimming nearly all day... Continue
Chapter 39: 1947 • Larry’s diary (age 13) Jul 1 Going to work in dads store from now on regularly Jul 2 I was delivering papers on my morning route and a girl fell on courthouse spike fence and got a very deep cut on... Continue