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-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 Twenty-Eight
Tuesday, January 28
Dear Diary,
Mom, Dad, Butch and Aunt Roz moved a lot stuff to the new house & I stayed home in bed with my cold darn! Mom went to Roggies & made arrangements for me to stay at Roggies for a few days, we packed all night.
Entry Twenty-Seven
Monday Sat, January 27 Weather marked as Clear.
Dear Diary,
I haven’t mentioned it but for the last few days I’ve had a bad cold & sore throat so today I spent half the day packing & half in staying in bed. I’m very anxious about Monday – starting a new school a new house – new friends.
Entry Twenty-Six
Sunday, January 26 Weather marked as Clear.
Last day of My Junior High School Days
Dear Diary,
What can I put down? That I’ll miss Belvedere? That I’ll miss the kids or the teachers? or Robert? After a while I’ll forget, but yet I don’t want to forget. Today I didn’t feel like crying but then while I was looking for Robert Mirvich[?] to say good-by I bumped into Manuel Rocco & he told me that Robert had already gone. I don’t know why but it just struck me funny & I started to cry hysterically. I’ll get over him but why is it that when at last I found someone who would love me as much as I loved him (& he does love me) then I have to move. When I was saying good buy to Manuel Aranda we hugged each other. Boy can he hug if he were only a little bit taller I could go for him. Good By Belvedere.
Entry Twenty-Five
Saturday Thurs., January 25 Weather marked as Clear, and annotated Hot.
Graduation Day. Page Dec. 32
Dear Diary,
As I write this, I still can’t believe that I have graduated and that tomorrow is the last day of Jr. High, Belvedere, Robert, friendships and teachers. It seems strange that we’re going to move & we are packing and cleaning & more packing. Today during graduation I looked at the kids & it didn’t seem possible that I would never see them again after tomorrow. Eliseo sat in front of me & as I looked at the back of his neck & thought of all the fun I’ve had with him & with all the other kids & I felt sad at the thought of leaving all of them & yet excited of meeting new friends. Golly I wish I could start Belvedere over again & yet I’m glad its over. Tomorrow ought to be interesting.
From a Special Data page in the back of the diary is this list of
Things I Got for Graduation:
Mom: New outfit
Aunt Roz – Uncle Al: Beautiful earring & pin set, also a real cute card
Arthur Hernandez: real cute card
Bubie: mazuza & chain
Aunt Clara, Uncle Nat, & Norman: $5.00
Uncle Ruby, Aunt Selma, Ilene, Toby: watch
Entry Twenty-Four
Friday, January 24 Weather marked as Clear.
Dear Diary,
Brought my autograph book to school. Robert put in that I was the most, sweetest girl, he knows. Isnt that wonderful. Uncle Ruby & Aunt Selma came over & brought me a wrist watch.
Nostos Algos 