1938
     
On Front Porch_1937
 
  Shirley is 14 years old right now (will turn 15 in September) and in her first year of High Schoo in Blair, Oklahoma.  Her sister Lois is 22, divorced, but will marry Paul Hyden this year.  Their parents, Leslie and Flora Idella are 47 and 44 in 1938 respectively.  Shirley and her parents still live in Blair, Ok.    Leslie works for the Sante Fe Railroad.
     
Date Entry Note/Comment
Saturday, January 01, 1938    
Sunday, January 02, 1938    
Monday, January 03, 1938    
Tuesday, January 04, 1938    
Wednesday, January 05, 1938 school.  Went to Altus tonite.  They through[threw] Mrs. Howe out of the church became sick today. Wow, someone kicked out of the church.
Thursday, January 06, 1938 We sat in the car Clara Jo Willey, I & Quinton Grider & Oceole Kelly last nite.  Didn't do much.  
Friday, January 07, 1938 Mr. Parks at Altus died last nite.  The didn't have school today.  We went to Teacher's meeting.  
Saturday, January 08, 1938 I went to town I saw Doyle, but I xxx[?]  I & Daddy went to the Basketball game.  
Sunday, January 09, 1938    
Monday, January 10, 1938    
Tuesday, January 11, 1938 Went to school didn't do much.  We practiced basketball today. Doyle has a girlfriend.
Wednesday, January 12, 1938 Didn't do much.  I play basketball. I am trying to the main string.  Went to Prayer meeting.  
Thursday, January 13, 1938 Didn't do much went to school.  Doyle has a new girl.  Dororthy Lee Harbour from   
Friday, January 14, 1938 Mangum.  Went to a basketball game tonite.  Charles sat & stood close to me.  
Saturday, January 15, 1938 Went to town Sat today.  Stayed home tonite, I am getting so tired of staying home.  
Sunday, January 16, 1938 Clora Joe Willey came home with me.  Mother & Daddy went to Mr. & Mrs. Walker's 50th Anniversary.  
Monday, January 17, 1938 Charles didn't come to school today.  Christine McCall came home with me we played ball Lois officially divorced.
Tuesday, January 18, 1938 last nite we played Midway we beat.  Jo De [Jody?] Burden askt to take us home.  Christine came home with   
Wednesday, January 19, 1938 Jo McLeod.  Lois got her divorce yesterday.  We all went to Altus stayed at Lois house.  
Thursday, January 20, 1938 We went to Olustee, Okla.   Junior girls to enter in tournament.  We played Porter High Basketball Tournament.  Harold Dickson was at Ozark High School in Olustee (would be turning 17 on January 26th).  He could have been at this tournament.
Friday, January 21, 1938 and beat 41 to 19.  We played Ozark we beat 29 to 12.  Some Junior boys went   
Saturday, January 22, 1938 they lost Charles went.  We played tonite played Friendship we lost by 3 points.  
Sunday, January 23, 1938 They cheated, they ran a senior girl in on us.  Went to Church   
Monday, January 24, 1938 Christine McCall[?] stayed here Friday nite, Sat & Sunday morning.  Mother & Daddy went to   
Tuesday, January 25, 1938 Grandfield Sat nite.  Didn't do much.  Doris McLeod & I & Imogene Walser & Christine McCall   
Wednesday, January 26, 1938 were flower girls at Mr. Hintons funeral.  I went to Clora Jo Willey's house.  
Thursday, January 27, 1938 The Kelly boys were there we had fun, popped corn.  I went to a play tonite called "For  
Friday, January 28, 1938 Petes Sakes".  It was a junior play was good.  I went to a basketball game toinite our  
Saturday, January 29, 1938 junior girls beat Warren 21 - 10.  Our Senior boys beat Harmony.  [Senior] Girls lost junior boys last.  Stayed  
Sunday, January 30, 1938 home yesterday nearly all day.  I went to church, we had fellowship day had nice time.  
Monday, January 31, 1938 Didn't do much.  We have a new girl in our room today her name is Vonna Ruth Henley.  
Tuesday, February 01, 1938 Didn’t do much.  I went to a basketball game here.  We juniors played Warren we beat.  
Wednesday, February 02, 1938 I went to school.  Stayed down at Clarie Jo Willey's tonite.  Olthe Keley, Junior & Quinton Grider, Lucille was there.  (I became sick today)  
Thursday, February 03, 1938 Didn't do much.  Went to school I made B's & C's. Went to Altus to Teacher's meeting.  
Friday, February 04, 1938 Ruth Sloan has a new baby boy.  It's name is Richard Dwight black hair & blue eyes. Ruth & Herschel have a baby boy.
Saturday, February 05, 1938 I went to town.  I took art today, I am still sick.  It sure was a pretty day.  
Sunday, February 06, 1938 I went to church.  Alma Harding & I went over to Peaks, Methodist Preacher.  Robert, Evelyene   
Monday, February 07, 1938 & Norma Jeane and I had fun.  Went to school they had basketball game.  
Tuesday, February 08, 1938 Didn't do much.  Ruth's baby was born the 4th ding fine now I guess.  Richard Dwight.  
Wednesday, February 09, 1938 Today school let out for teachers meeting.  Grandpa & Grandma came up.  Mother   
Thursday, February 10, 1938 & I went back with them.  We (Oliver, Grandpa, Grandma, & I) went to Denton. Trip to Denton
Friday, February 11, 1938 Today I went to school with Edna had fun.  I saw a Skelton.  I saw a millionairs Went to Edna's school
Saturday, February 12, 1938 son & wife today.  I had some fun.  I called Enda's teacher & his son answered I have been   
Sunday, February 13, 1938 calling him each day (Jimmy Cole). Went to show last nite "Ebb Tide".  Came home.
"Ebb Tide" was released in 1937 and starred Oscar Homolka, Ray Milland, Lloyd Nolan, Barry Fitzgerald, and Frances Farmer. Shipwreck survivors are marooned on an island where they must contend with a psychopath who rules their sanctuary. 
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Thursday, May 05, 1938   Lois marries Paul Hyden in Vernon, Texas.
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Monday, July 04, 1938 Didn't do anything, stayed home all day long.  
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