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Entry Forty-Six
Monday, February 17 Weather marked as Clear
Dear Diary,
Nothing much—cleaned house—washed my hair—took a bath. Art picked me up at 8:45 the party was called off so we went for a drive—he parked in the mountains & talked & sang—he had his arm around me part of the time—he wanted a kiss but I wouldn’t give him it.
Entry Forty-Four
Saturday, February 15 Weather marked as Clear.
Dear Diary,
Studied for G.A.A.
Entry Forty-Three
Friday Wed., February 14 Weather marked as Clear.
Dear Diary,
Was sick today–was in health office 5th & 6th.
Entry Fort-Two
Thursday, February 13 Weather marked as Clear.
Dear Diary,
Today after school was G.A.A. They chose teams.
Entry Forty-One
Wednesday Mon. February 12 Weather unmarked.
Went to school
Entry Forty
Tuesday, February 11 Weather unmarked.
Dear Diary,
Went to the Temple Teen meeting & I like it. Mike took us. He was supose to take me home but he didn’t. Go home 11:40 pm. Had fun at Bobbys playing prank.
Entry Thirty-Nine
Feb. 9 Weather unmarked.
I’m all confused!
Refer to Feb. 8.
do I like Harvey or Hugh Sanders? or Mike or Dick Halen–gosh life is confusing or shoold I say love? Harveys nice–but then I don’t know him to well…& Hugh is nice too & feel comfortable in his company. He’s 6’ dark features hes 17 years of age & good looking–car too. Mike is a little young (15) other wise O.K. beeaauuttiffull eyes, Dick is different great womans man if he ever goes with a gal she sure will be treated royally–thats the kind of guy he is–he has twin brothers.
Dick was in Uncle Sid’s boy scout troop.
Entry Thirty-Eight
Saturday Thurs., February 8 Weather unmarked.
Dear Diary,
Refer to April 22.
I know I shouldn’t cause its useless but I guess every girl likes someone whome she hasn’t a chance with. In my case its “Harvey Rootland.” he’s in my second period & is only one grade ahead of me is ‘bout 5’ 10” or 11” Black hair (or real dark brown) eyes–I don’t know…yet…! Hes real good looking and “my” type (at least I think so).
Editorial Note:
Here is a photograph of the dashing Harvey Rootland from his 1953 Van Nuys Senior High yearbook:
Entry Thirty-Seven
Thursday Tues., February 6 Weather unmarked.
Dear Diary,
Program for B10:
Per. Room. Sub. Teacher
I Gym Phys. Ed. Mrs. Sevchok
II 503 Spanish Mr. Moore
III 541 English Mr. Frisins
IV 504 Algebra I Mr. Friedman
V 567 Ceramics Mr. Kenyon
VI 706 Science I Mr. Platmes
Entry Thirty-Six
Wednesday, February 5 Weather marked as Clear.
Dear Diary,
Everything is working itself out beautifully. The “Hello” dance is Friday night. I wonder if I’ll be asked. Today I brought my phonograph player in the house & played the “Gaite Parisienne” all evening. Its so beautiful. I just love it. I could play it over & over & over.
Editorial Note:
What Lois listened to over, and over, and over again on this day in 1951 was “Gaite Parisienne” (translated as Parisian Gaiety) by Jacques Offenbach. This appeared as the score to an eponymous ballet choreographed by Leonide Massine that was first presented by the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo in 1938. In 1941, a film version of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo production was released by Warner Brothers in full technicolor splendor. Directed by Jean Negulesco, the 20-minute romp is a truncated version of the full ballet that many purists despised, but we novices can find it entertaining nonetheless. Since this short is most likely how Lois was introduced to the Offenbach song, here it is in all it’s brief glory; enjoy.
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