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.
Entry Thirty-Five
Tuesday Sun., February 4 Weather marked as Clear.
Dear Diary,
I worked today cleaning the house. I helped Daddy on the roof to put up the airial. We went to the Munch Box for dinner came home watched T.V. went to bed about 8:30 P.M.
Editorial Note:
The Munch Box survives as a historic landmark! Located in the Northridge / Chatsworth area, this piece of Americana is still serving up chili dogs and cheeseburgers. Click HERE for a current menu and reviews care of Roadfood.com.
Entry Thirty-Four
Monday, February 3 Weather marked as Clear.
Dear Diary,
Worked today cleaning the house. Uncle Ruby & Aunt Selma came over & walpapered Mom’s bedroom it looks real nice.
Entry Thirty-Three
Sunday Fri., February 2 Weather marked as Clear.
Dear Diary,
School was as usual. After school Butch took me to Burwood & I called Harriet, Jean & Shirley (Shirley wasn’t home.) Went to bed early.
Entry Thirty-Two
Saturday, February 1 Weather marked as Clear.
Dear Diary,
Took the school bus home today for the first time it’s real nice. I slept on the floor on my spring & mattress as my furniture hasn’t come yet. The house looks wonderful.
Entry Thirty-One
Friday Wed., January 31 Weather marked as Clear.
Dear Diary,
Studies are O.K. Making new friends all the time. Got a letter from Jean. Called Jean up in the P.M. she likes high. This is my last night at the Edens. Took a shower.
Entry Thirty
Thursday, January 30 Weather marked as Cloudy.
Dear Diary,
Things are working out fine. I’m making friends & my studies are O.K. While Roggie and I were waiting for the bus Daddy came by & picked us up & took us to my house. Roggie & I had a wonderfully silly time this evening in bed.
Entry Twenty-Nine
Wednesday Mon., January 29 Weather marked as Rain.
First Day of High School
Dear Diary,
Got up 5:30 A.M. this morning & arrived at Roggie at 8:25. I felt very out of place in my 2nd period (Spanish). I’m the only B10. There’s nothing to say it was alright except I felt so darn out of place. I’m staying over Roggies for a few days.
Entry Nine
Thursday Teus, January 9 Weather marked as half Clear, half Cloudy
Dear Diary,
Ate dinner over Jean’s & then watched Uncle Milty [sic] except Ken Murry [sic] took his place. Found out that Robert loves / or likes me very much me and the only reason he doesn’t do anything is he — cause I’m moving in two weeks & it would be useless to start anything.
Nostos Algos 