Date	Entry	Note/Comment
Wednesday, January 01, 1936
Thursday, January 02, 1936
Friday, January 03, 1936
Saturday, January 04, 1936
Sunday, January 05, 1936	I went to the show today – had money to spend.  I had lots of fun.	Shirley is 12 years old right now and in the 7th Grade going to school in Blair, Oklahoma.  Her sister Lois is 20 and is married to Bud,  Their parents, Leslie and Flora Idella are 45 and 42 in 1936 respectively.  Shirley and her parents live in Blair, Oklahoma.
Monday, January 06, 1936	I went to school it was a perty dull day.  Never had fun.
Tuesday, January 07, 1936	Today was a perty day, It was a DULL day to.
Wednesday, January 08, 1936	Todayis ironing day.  I haven't had any fun all the week.
Thursday, January 09, 1936
Friday, January 10, 1936
Saturday, January 11, 1936	I had bad luck I lost a dollar.  But I found it and I went to the show and did I have fun.
Sunday, January 12, 1936	I went to Sunday School.  Mrs. Hullem drove the car.
Monday, January 13, 1936	I went to the show it was "Will Rogers" in "Ole Kentucky" and was it good?	"In Old Kentucky" was released in November 1935 three months after Will Rogers death in a plane crash.  Cast: Will Rogers, Dorothy Wilson, Russell Hardie, Charles Sellon, Louise Henry.  "Oklahoma's own Will Rogers stars in In Old Kentucky. The storyline is in the grand tradition of most films about the Bluegrass State: There's a long-standing family feud, a pair of star-crossed lovers, and a crucial horse race. Rogers cuts through the banality with his seemingly off-the-cuff observations about Kentucky life in particular and the World in general. The best moment of In Old Kentucky has Rogers attempting to escape from jail by putting on blackface makeup and disguising himself as Bill "Bojangles" Robinson--whereupon he's forced to tap-dance to prove his identity. 1935's In Old Kentucky was the third film version of Charles T. Dazey's 1895 stage play. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide"
Tuesday, January 14, 1936	I never had much fun all the day long.
Wednesday, January 15, 1936	Mother and Dad went to pray[er] meeting I stayed at Dorothy Lee Jewel, hope they got my arth [arithmetic homework] for me.
Thursday, January 16, 1936	I have a very bad cold.  Daddy went to the Holynis church.  I wore Lois twin steter [sweater?] to school today.
Friday, January 17, 1936	We had assembly today it was very good.  It was put on by the 5th Grade.  I went to the ball game.
Saturday, January 18, 1936	I went to the show it was a western, I caught me a new fello.  He look's like Stanley Bennet.
Sunday, January 19, 1936	We went to church. This morning Eve Dell came home with me.  We had a little fun.
Monday, January 20, 1936	King George One V died he was a very good king.  He was a fine christene man.  He died at 8 o'clock.	King George V was the first British monarch belonging to the House of Windsor,  He was 71.
Tuesday, January 21, 1936	Tuesday was wash day.  There was a ball game and I seen both of them (my fellows).  We won a conference game.
Wednesday, January 22, 1936	I stayed at home.  Verdel wrote a note to me and said "Please quite [quit] following me" S.B.
Thursday, January 23, 1936	I did not do much.  Dady and I went to Brenkman to take a man and his wife.
Friday, January 24, 1936	Miss Markum got very sick.  We bought her a pot flower.  Mother and Dady went to Vernon, I stayed with Dorothy Lee.
	Blair School
Saturday, January 25, 1936	I went to the show. The name of it was "Siver Streak".  I also went Sat. night.  I seen my "x" fellow.	Siver Streak was released in 1934.  Cast: Sally Blane, Charles Starrett, William Farnum, Irving Pichel.  "Beyond the fact that both films shared a "railroad" background, RKO Radio's 1935 actioner The Silver Streak bore no relation to the 1976 Gene Wilder vehicle of the same name. The earlier film stars Charles Starrett as Tom Caldwell, the dynamic young designer of a streamlined, high-speed passenger train. During a polio epidemic, our hero endeavors to prove the efficiency of his train by making a breakneck 2,000-mile trip to deliver iron lungs to the Boulder Dam region. The well-chosen supporting cast includes William Farnum as old-time railroad man B.J. Dexter, who in the film's most moving scene ruminates over the brief but colorful history of his chosen profession. The real-life Burlington Zephyr "plays" the titular train in The Silver Streak, which earned a much-needed profit of 107,000 dollars for RKO. (One a side note, some of the music heard during the final two reels was lifted from Max Steiner's score for King Kong.) ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide"
Sunday, January 26, 1936	Roy Weldon came down. I believe he likes me.  The other day he acted.  We went to church up here tonight.
Monday, January 27, 1936	I did not do much (do read) I think my fellow likes me (S.B.)	S.B. = Stanley Bennet.  Stanley is a Freshman, two grades higher than Shirley.   [Clyde Payne, later good family friend, is also a Freshman]
Tuesday, January 28, 1936	I joined the 4-H club.  King George funeral was held this morning.
Wednesday, January 29, 1936	Thursday was the darkest day in my life.  [Written later:  "Oh, Dear me  Ha!]	!
Thursday, January 30, 1936	Friday Miss Markum came back.  I went to G.A. and then to the show.  Betty Jean and Lois and June.  I told goodly [?]	G.A. = Girls Auxiliary [Thanks Mike Dickson for clarification!]   The Girls' Auxiliary organization was developed to answer the call of girls interested in missionary work through the Southern Baptist Church.
Friday, January 31, 1936	I went to chapel.  I did not have much fun [Written later:  Sat by Stanley Bennet]
Saturday, February 01, 1936	It was very cold.  I went to the show - I did not see Stanly.	From the 1936 Blair Owl High School Annual Stanley's "Likes" was "Chewing Gum" and his "Ambition" was "Tight-Wad".  Clyde Payne:  "Radio" & "Sailor"
Sunday, February 02, 1936	I went to church up here [Blair].  I did not have much fun all day.
Monday, February 03, 1936	It was very cold.  Miss Markum got sick again and hasn't come back since.
Tuesday, February 04, 1936	It was wash day.  I also did not have much fun.  Mrs. Coker[?] taught.
Wednesday, February 05, 1936	We sat upon the balconey - Stanly and Doris and Alrina[?] sat there too - they had a program.
Thursday, February 06, 1936	School turned out for teachers meeting.  I went down to Dorothy Lees
Friday, February 07, 1936	I stayed at home and did not do much.
	Medince Park Oklahoma
Saturday, February 08, 1936	Mother and I started to go to Oklahome City but did not  - we went to Medicine Park.	Medicine Park (http://www.medicinepark.com/)   Medicine Park is a town in Comanche County, Oklahoma, [about 60 miles east of Blair] situated in the Wichita Mountains near the entrance to the 60,000 acre Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge. Medicine Park has a long history as a vintage cobblestone resort town. Medicine Park is also located near the city of Lawton, Oklahoma and Fort Sill. Many of the original structures are constructed out of naturally formed cobblestones—these red granite cobblestones are unique to the Wichita Mountains.
Sunday, February 09, 1936	I did not go to Sunday School, but went up here.
Monday, February 10, 1936	We had our play - we got up a "Stich in time saves nine". I was the mother.	In a play.
Tuesday, February 11, 1936	I didn't do much of anything today.
Wednesday, February 12, 1936	I didn't do much of anything today.
Thursday, February 13, 1936	I have got behind on my diary.  I haven't forgot everything.
Friday, February 14, 1936	They had Chapel the first, second, and third [grades] gave a play - it was good.
Saturday, February 15, 1936	Mother went to Oklahoma City with Lances[?].	From Shirley's Autograph Book
Sunday, February 16, 1936	I didn't do anything.  I didn't go to church.  I went to Lou Charles party.	Lou Charles Baker
Monday, February 17, 1936	The first grade and second gave a play and charged 10 cents.  Stanley sat by me.	Stanley
Tuesday, February 18, 1936	I did not do much.  I cannot remember.
Wednesday, February 19, 1936	Us girls of the room got up a play called a "Stich in time saves nine" - we gave in the room.	In a play.
Thursday, February 20, 1936	I don't remember what I did.  I got behind in my my diary.
Friday, February 21, 1936	We went to Medicine Park.  I had a very good time.	Medicine Park
Saturday, February 22, 1936	I don't remember what I did.  This was written March 12, 1936.	Way behind in the diary entries…
Sunday, February 23, 1936	Mrs. Stiden died.  Mother stayed over to Altus, and Imogene stayed with me - we fixed dinner.	Imogene Walser
Monday, February 24, 1936	Thur & Frid - Sat - Sun-Mon we went to San Angelo to the cirecus to se Bud & Lois, but did not win anything.	Went to visit Lois and her husband Bud in San Angelo, Texas about 280 miles from Blair. Lois & Shirley ~1937
Tuesday, February 25, 1936	Tues we made a doll dress - a colonial doll dress for our dolls.  Ha! Ha!  Mrs. Eakes taught us - I made A.
Wednesday, February 26, 1936	I did not do much - they told what all I missed.  I had a Penn test [Penmanship].
Thursday, February 27, 1936	Our church had a bible school.  Everybody was there - Mother and I stayed home.
Friday, February 28, 1936	Brother Colyar ordained brother Fragetla[?].  I did not have much fun.
Saturday, February 29, 1936	I went to Ga.[?] - they served excomas[?] pies.
Sunday, March 01, 1936	Lois came home - Cashiners ate dinner with us.
Monday, March 02, 1936	I got mixed up in my diary, so I'll have to skip some.	Behind in diary.
Tuesday, March 03, 1936	What from Feb29 all that most of it is in March
Wednesday, March 04, 1936	Skip.  I had forgot all I every new.  Never knew much Har, Ha!
Thursday, March 05, 1936	Skip.  Miss Hughes wanted me to be in a Christmas play and it was very good.	In a play.
Friday, March 06, 1936	Skip.  I have got behind in my dairy.
Saturday, March 07, 1936	Skip.  I have got behind in my dairy.  [Written later:  Ha! Ha!]
Sunday, March 08, 1936	Skip.  I have got behind in my dairy.
Monday, March 09, 1936	I have got behind in my dairy.
Tuesday, March 10, 1936	Skip.  I have got behind in my dairy.
Wednesday, March 11, 1936	Skip.  I have got behind in my dairy.
Thursday, March 12, 1936	I have got behind in my dairy.
Friday, March 13, 1936	Skip.  I have got behind in my dairy.
Saturday, March 14, 1936	Skip.  I have got behind in my dairy.
Sunday, March 15, 1936	Skip.  I have got behind in my dairy.
Monday, March 16, 1936	Lois and I went to the show - the name of it was "Rendevouz".  They gave Jewel Hope a Farewell party - I went too.	"Rendevouz" movie not in IMDB or NY Times DB.
Tuesday, March 17, 1936	I did not do much - I went to school.  Ha!  Ha!
Wednesday, March 18, 1936	I did not do much - I went to school.  Ha!  Ha!
Thursday, March 19, 1936	I did not do much - I went to school.  Ha!  Ha!
Friday, March 20, 1936	We all got out for a ballgame - I saw Stanly.	Stanly
Saturday, March 21, 1936	I went to the show the name of it was "East of Java".	"East of Java" was release in December 1935. Cast: Charles Bickford, Elisabeth Young, Frank Albertson, Leslie Fenton.  "A diverse group of ship passengers end up marooned on an isolated South Pacific island. Unfortunately, the contents of the hold, a number of potentially dangerous wild animals, also survived the wreck. Among the survivors is a criminal who proves to be just as big a threat as the lions and tigers. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide"
Sunday, March 22, 1936	Did not go to church [in Altus]  Went up here and had a good time.
Monday, March 23, 1936	I went to show.  Mother and Dad went to church.  The name of it was "Mutiny on the Bounty".	"Mutiny on the Bounty" was released in 1936.  Cast: Clark Gable, Charles Laughton, Franchot Tone, Dudley Digges, Herbert Mundin.  Won OSCAR for Best Picture.  "The 1932 publication of Charles Nordhoff and James Norton Hall's Mutiny on the Bounty sparked a revival of interest in the titular 1789 ship mutiny, and this 1935 MGM movie version won the Oscar for Best Picture. Clark Gable stars as Fletcher Christian, first mate of the infamous HMS Bounty, skippered by Captain William Bligh (Charles Laughton), the cruelest taskmaster on the Seven Seas. Bligh's villainy knows no bounds: he is even willing to flog a dead man if it will strengthen his hold over the crew. Christian despises Bligh and is sailing on the Bounty under protest. During the journey back to England, Bligh's cruelties become more than Christian can bear; and after the captain indirectly causes the death of the ship's doctor, the crew stages a mutiny, with Christian in charge. Bligh and a handful of officers loyal to him are set adrift in an open boat. Through sheer force of will, he guides the tiny vessel on a 49-day, 4000-mile journey to the Dutch East Indies without losing a man. Historians differ on whether Captain Bligh was truly such a monster or Christian such a paragon of virtue (some believe that the mutiny was largely inspired by Christian's lust for the Tahitian girls). The movie struck gold at the box office, and, in addition to the Best Picture Oscar, Gable, Laughton, and Franchot Tone as one of the Bounty's crew were all nominated for Best Actor (they all lost to Victor McLaglan in The Informer). The film was remade in 1962 and adapted into the "revisionist" 1984 feature The Bounty with Mel Gibson as Fletcher Christian and Anthony Hopkins as Captain Bligh. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide"
Tuesday, March 24, 1936	I played Volly Ball, did not do much.	Playing Volleyball
Wednesday, March 25, 1936	Did not do much.  Went to school - played volly Ball
Thursday, March 26, 1936	Delora did not come to school.  Monday morning (sick).	Delora Tinsley (Class Valedictorian)
Friday, March 27, 1936	We got out for ball game.  The  boy that goes with Stanly likes me and Stanly too went to amature program here.	Stanley and his friend.
Saturday, March 28, 1936	Jan Nelly and came down.  They did not have G.A. [Girls Auxiliary] and did not go to the show.	Nelle Mae is Uncle Chan/Chauncey's Second Wife and their son was James Redway born in 1929, Jan is their daughter born aroun 1926.  Chauncey was a bit of an odd ball…supposedly conducted some kind of experiments on his family.
Sunday, March 29, 1936	Jan Nelly and James went home Sunday morning.  I went to Sunday school here.
Monday, March 30, 1936	I went to school did not do much. Ha! Ha! Ha!
Tuesday, March 31, 1936	I did not do much.  Did not have much fun.
Wednesday, April 01, 1936	Mother and Lois went to Okla. City.  My Aunt sent me a Easter Egg and Mother got me a purse.	Uncle Chauncey, Aunt Nellie, and Cousin James Redway
Thursday, April 02, 1936	Did not do much April 1.  When mother came in we went and got a ice cream soda.
Friday, April 03, 1936	I did not do much - stayed at home.  Weather OK  Ha!  Oklahoma Ha!
Saturday, April 04, 1936	Lois and Mother went to Gordon, Texas after Bud - he has the mumps.	Lois's husband Bud gets the mumps.
Sunday, April 05, 1936	We did not go too Sunday school.  The wind blowed sand.	Sandstorm
Monday, April 06, 1936	I got some shoes  in March - white tennis shoes.  I have been playing Volly Ball.	New shoes for volleyball.
Tuesday, April 07, 1936	We had a Arith test. Penn[menship] test.  History Test.	Lots of school tests.
Wednesday, April 08, 1936	We had English Reading Geog[raphy] Spell Test.
Thursday, April 09, 1936	We all stayed at home.  I'm sittng in bed.  Lois and Bud are playing dominoes.  Ha!
Friday, April 10, 1936	[written at top] Our girls and boys both won 2nd  I was in it.  I've gotten mixed up!  For April 23 its on i??d down it's April 4 - on for April 4 its	?
Saturday, April 11, 1936	I have got kinda behind a little bit.
Sunday, April 12, 1936	I did not do much.  We did not have many lessons.
Monday, April 13, 1936	We made a cuptorol [?] I made C-t [?].
Tuesday, April 14, 1936	Don’t remember what I did.  (This is May 2, 1935.	Behind in diary.
Wednesday, April 15, 1936	I found that my whole life would make a lovely book.	:)
Thursday, April 16, 1936	I found that my whole life would be a secret to myself.	:)
Friday, April 17, 1936	I got a letter from Harold Hoss and was I glad to get it.	Harold Hoss
Saturday, April 18, 1936	Went to the club, Sunday was Easter - Norma Jean, Margaret, and I hunted eggs.
Sunday, April 19, 1936	I went on a Easter Egg hunt down at Aline Lance[?] Did not have a good time.	Easter Sunday
Monday, April 20, 1936	Went to school- the mumps are all over school, but I haven't got them.	Mumps outbreak at school.
Tuesday, April 21, 1936	I went to school - Mother tood grandma to Medicine Park.  I stayed at D.H.G.M had tumor on brain.	?  Someone sick?
Wednesday, April 22, 1936	We thought Stanly was coming down - Dorothy fixed my hair.	Stanly
Thursday, April 23, 1936	My life was full I thought.
Friday, April 24, 1936	Alma went in expressions and many Joce [?] and Howard Junior and Vera Bou  [?]	Hard to tell what this was about.
Saturday, April 25, 1936	We had a good club meeting.  Everbody was there - was served Polly Pop.	"Back when the Baby Boom Boys were growing up with their Chucks, Midwestern America had an alternative to the usual Coke and Pepsi. After a hot, vigorous day of fun and games, nothing tasted better than a cold bottle of soda pop. For some, that meant Polly's Soda Pop. As one can tell from the bottle, even Polly had a sip."
Sunday, April 26, 1936	I stayed all day with Doris and had a perdy good time.	Doris Sue McLeod
Monday, April 27, 1936	The girls played volly ball at Matha [?] They won.
Tuesday, April 28, 1936	I sung in the Glee Club up here Tues night.	Shirley sang Glee Club.
Wednesday, April 29, 1936	I don't remember anything.  I'm ????? went in English.
Thursday, April 30, 1936	Miss Markum took 5 kidsto Aluts [Altus?] to the Ball game - I didn't go.  We turned out.
Friday, May 01, 1936	We sung at Aluts [Altus?].  We won 3 - The boys won 2.  They cheated.
Saturday, May 02, 1936	Doris and Thelma stayed all night with me.  We had a good time.	Doris and Thelma
Sunday, May 03, 1936	Mother and I went to church, we stayed all day at Netherlands[?].  I had a very good time.
Monday, May 04, 1936	Margaret and I had a friss with Ross Davis and I will never forget.
Tuesday, May 05, 1936	Nothing new nor nothing old yesterday.  I dropped something out of my notebook and Charlie…[?]
Wednesday, May 06, 1936	Mother & I and Daddy, Lois & Bud went to Alus [Altus].  Mother & Daddy & I went & picked it up to prayer meeting.
Thursday, May 07, 1936	The BaseBall players went to Still Water - We won.  We are 2 sec. to the big cup, Aluts is 3rd.	1936 Blair Baseball Team
Friday, May 08, 1936	I've caught behind in my diary - don't remember.
Saturday, May 09, 1936	We have organized a Cub - Junior HomeClub[?]. We serve, Imogene, Sivia Sue[?], Betty Jo, Margert, and Maxine[?].	Imogene Walser
Sunday, May 10, 1936	We went to Grandpa's.  Had a good time.
Monday, May 11, 1936	We got a phone call that Grandma was sick & Carrie Jane.	Phone Call. Grandma Blakely (Carrie Tyner Dumas)
Tuesday, May 12, 1936	We went to Medecine Park, Mother stayed.  Bud went to [?]asal School.
Wednesday, May 13, 1936	Did not do much.  Ha, Blair School	In Blair School
Thursday, May 14, 1936	We heard that Bud was outstanding.  Ha!
Friday, May 15, 1936	We went to Ballgame.
Saturday, May 16, 1936	Maxcine & I, Margeret & Imogene went on a picnic.  Had a swell time.  We went to Med [Medicine Park?].
Sunday, May 17, 1936	Came home from Medicine Park.  Mother stayed.
Monday, May 18, 1936	We are all waiting for school to close.
Tuesday, May 19, 1936	Everybody is buying yo-yoes.  I bought one from Ross Dan for 5 cents.	Yo-yo craze.
Wednesday, May 20, 1936	We went to Medicine Park.
Thursday, May 21, 1936	Don't remember much, did not do nothing.
Friday, May 22, 1936	It rained & I brought my lunch.  We got a telegram that Aunt Alma Redway died.	Alma Redway passed away she was Will Redway's wife (Leslie's/Shirley Dad's Sister-in-law).
Saturday, May 23, 1936	Daddy called Mother, came on train, We went to her [Aunt Alma's] funeral.	February 14, 1923 Wedding Picture of Will and Alma Redway
Sunday, May 24, 1936	Came home.  Uncle, Jan, & Nellie were at the funeral.  Roy Weldon came over. Ha.
Monday, May 25, 1936	It rained, brought my lunch to school.
Tuesday, May 26, 1936	Got a letter from Bud.  Did not win at Fresu[?].  Went to Pacaulu's [?]
Wednesday, May 27, 1936	Went to Prayer Meeting tonight, but I stayed with Nellie Fay had a good time.
Thursday, May 28, 1936	Mother & Dad & Lois went to Altus to teacher's meeting.  Margaret Doyle & I stayed here - we had a good time.	Shirley & Margaret Doyle.
Friday, May 29, 1936	Went to school - We had club had a nice club, got my hair set.
Saturday, May 30, 1936	Margaret and I went to Altus on the train.  Went to show, I had 70 cents - we had a very good time.	Mom and friend took train to Altus to go to movie.
Sunday, May 31, 1936	Pruitts came over last night.  Went to Sunday school and went to luncheret and at a lunch.
Monday, June 01, 1936	With all the agents had a good time.  Went to school - Seniors had a party, went to M.D.
Tuesday, June 02, 1936	We had Arith, Spelling Exam today.  Final.  The room dramatized Enoch Arden.	"Enoch Arden" is a poem published in 1864 by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, during his tenure as England's Poet Laureate. The hero of the poem, fisherman turned merchant sailor Enoch Arden, leaves his wife Annie and three children to go to sea with his old captain, who is offering him work. Enoch had lost his job when he fell victim to an accident; in a manner that reflects the hero's masculine view of personal toil and hardship to support his family, Enoch Arden left his family to better serve them as a husband and father. However during his voyage he is shipwrecked and remains lost and missing for ten years. He finds upon his return from the sea that, after his long absence, his wife, who believed him dead, is married happily to another man, his childhood friend Philip (Annie has known both men since her childhood, thus the rivalry), and has a child by him. The unfullfillment of his life with Annie and his children, together with Philip taking his place, Enoch must watch someone else raise his son and daughter (the third child, a boy, dies just after Enoch leaves on his trek). Tragically Enoch does not ever disclose himself to her that he is really alive, and he dies of a broken heart.
Wednesday, June 03, 1936	Our room went on a picnic, we had lemonade, sandwiches, cookies, ice cream, candy, & [?}	Last entry is drawing of a symbol that looks like mushroom.
Thursday, June 04, 1936	We sure did have a swell time.  We took our last exams - Penn. & Reading.
Friday, June 05, 1936	We started to Medecine Park - we got two miles from Snyder and a cyclone [tornado] hit right in front of us, God protected us, right there it was at next house.	Tornado!  Mom often spoke of this story.   Last day of school - Mom graduated to 8th grade.  From http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/wxevents/19050510/snydertornadoes.php "This tornado moved to the north and passed 4 miles west of Snyder. One person was killed and one person was injured. Several buildings were demolished, and 20 head of cattle and several horses were killed."
Saturday, June 06, 1936	Our club had a farewell party.
Sunday, June 07, 1936	Lots to eat, Lots of fun.  We went to Medecine Park, we had the best time.  Better Careeta[?]
Monday, June 08, 1936	and I had soda pop, candy chews guvs[chewing gum?].
Tuesday, June 09, 1936	Did not do much all day.  Hot weather.
Wednesday, June 10, 1936	Waunetta [Jaunita?] came down - went to see her school let out here.
Thursday, June 11, 1936	Did not do much.  Mother and I was going to Medecine Park, but didn't.
Friday, June 12, 1936	Mother & I were getting all ready to go to Medecine Park.
Saturday, June 13, 1936	Mother & I came on train.  Aunt Mattie, Uncle Walter, Tom & Bud came down.	Relatives Visiting.  These are "Blakeley" relatives.  Uncle Walter and Aunt Mattie were Flora's (Shirley's Mom's) Brother and Sister-in-Law.  Tom is another Brother.  Not sure about Bud.
Sunday, June 14, 1936	Maxcine Dee Betty Casie and Mr. & Mrs. Shoop went to the show.
Monday, June 15, 1936	Did not do much - went to the telephone office with Aunt Ida.
Tuesday, June 16, 1936	Betty Carie  & I got  tulies[?]  I got 2 soda pops  we to the office.
Wednesday, June 17, 1936	Maxcine , I & Betty Carie went in swimming.  We went to show last night here.
Thursday, June 18, 1936	Went to office got 2 Soda Pops - had fun didn't go anywhere.	Blakley Siblings:  Della (Shirley's Mom), Uncle Walter and his wife Irene, Aunt Helen, and Aunt Ida.
Friday, June 19, 1936	I've got more more bawling out today by Aunt Ida.
Saturday, June 20, 1936	Daddy came over - I wanted to go home, but Mama won't let me.
Sunday, June 21, 1936	Daddy went home.  Dee, Casie & I went swimming.  Dee's sister came over.
Monday, June 22, 1936	Did not do much, went to store.
Tuesday, June 23, 1936	Did not do much.  Went to the office.  Aunt Lena & Uncle John went on there trip exeless[?].	Aunt Lena & Uncle John Redway (1937)
Wednesday, June 24, 1936	Did not do much at all - went to store got some pop & candy.
Thursday, June 25, 1936	Moris came over here & another girl & tried to get Betty, but didn't.
Friday, June 26, 1936	Mrs. Baker [&] Lou Charles [daughter] came & got Betty & I didn't cry - about 1 hr after Bessie came & got me.	Betty visit is over.
Saturday, June 27, 1936	Daddy came over - we went to Ft. Sill.  Had a good time - didn't get to go home.
Sunday, June 28, 1936	Bessie & I came over here on a bus.  I had 7 soda pops.  Lois & Bud came afterward & I went to show.	Took bus home.     Lois Redway
Monday, June 29, 1936	Daddy Doe [Daddy Dog, Daddy's Dog?] and kids went to Fort Sill.
Tuesday, June 30, 1936	Went to Bakees [Baker's ?] to see Betty.
Wednesday, July 01, 1936	Bessie Mae & I went to Altus to see Eva, But I went to show.
Thursday, July 02, 1936	Daddy, B.M. [Bessie Maye], & I went to show at Altus.	B.M. = Bessie Mae/Maye
Friday, July 03, 1936	B.M. & I went to a show here wasn't good.
Saturday, July 04, 1936	Bessie Mae & I stayed home - Betty Marline & I went to town.
Sunday, July 05, 1936	Stayed home. Mother came home.
Monday, July 06, 1936	Stayed home - did not do too much.
Tuesday, July 07, 1936	Stayed home & did not do much all day .
Wednesday, July 08, 1936	Mother washed the biggest washing I ever saw.
Thursday, July 09, 1936	Bessie May got her a job at Atltus.  I stayed with Ruth & Edna while Daddy and Mother went to church meeting.
Friday, July 10, 1936	I stayed home.  Did not do much.
Saturday, July 11, 1936	I did not do much at all Day.  Ha.  Rainied a little.	From Diary Page: Memories Sweethearts  of Childhood ----------------- 1. Paul Davis 2. Stanley Bennet 3. Charles Brainth(?) 4. Roy Wildor Jr. 5. Charles Long 6. Royce Darha(?) 7. Billy Jones
Sunday, July 12, 1936	Went to church.  Did not have a such a good time.
Monday, July 13, 1936	I went to church had a perty good time.
Tuesday, July 14, 1936	Went to church - had a perty good time.
Wednesday, July 15, 1936	I stayed at home did not do much.
Thursday, July 16, 1936	I stayed at home did not do much.
Friday, July 17, 1936	M. & M.D & SM went to show - had a good time
Saturday, July 18, 1936	I stayed at home did not do much.
Sunday, July 19, 1936	I stayed at home did not do much.
Monday, July 20, 1936	Bessie May is working in New Orient Hotel.  Go over to see her soon.
Tuesday, July 21, 1936	Bessie May came home.  She ask Mrs. Baker if she could take BMB to Okla[homa] City.
Wednesday, July 22, 1936	Mrs. Baker said yes and was that good news.
Thursday, July 23, 1936	Yesterday, Bessie M. & I & Betty went to Medicine Park on Bus.  Bessie told Aunt Ida her plans of Chicago.	Something's going on with Bessie.
Friday, July 24, 1936	Bessie May spent her money for clothes her husband sent for .  Sam Shooch acted like he (he wanted to go) he took us to train but said he would be back in 15 minutes  But never came back.  Mother took Betty & I went to city.
Saturday, July 25, 1936
Sunday, July 26, 1936	Left Bessie there.  Bessie came in later.  Borrowed money from Daddy to go on.  She went on that	Bessie leaves for Chicago.
Monday, July 27, 1936	night to Chicago.  I cryied all the way home when I kissed Betty goodby, she started
Tuesday, July 28, 1936	to ask me where I was going.  I kissed Bessie goodby too, she cryied too.  God bless her.
Wednesday, July 29, 1936	The next morning here came Bakers, but found out , but have not done anything yet.
Thursday, July 30, 1936	Bobby Balkey came home with us from city.	Bobby Blakeley probably
Friday, July 31, 1936	I got a spanking last night because I wanted to go the show & I slammed [door?].  I through a fit.	Spanking…
Saturday, August 01, 1936	We went to Medecine Park, Bobby left to go home.
Sunday, August 02, 1936	I was saved thank God I'm so happy.   Amen    Roy Weldon came home with Charles	Saved
Monday, August 03, 1936	Row W. liked Doris but found out how she was.  Doris & Norma Jeane Jr. came down.  Roy W. likes me - we had a good time.  I'm so happy I don't know what to do.	New love Roy Weldon
Tuesday, August 04, 1936
Wednesday, August 05, 1936	Went to church did not do much.  (Written Later:  All day Ha! Ha! This is written 1937)
Thursday, August 06, 1936	Went to Church did not do much all day Ha!  Ha!
Friday, August 07, 1936	Mr. & Mrs. Hoss came from Kas [Kansas] I did not know them we all decided to go to Dallas the the cenn [to the centennial]	Fun in Dallas at the 1936 Texas Centennial Celebration  "in 1936, Texans celebrated their centennial of freedom with a state-wide, year-long celebration. Almost every community had some sort of event honoring the state but the main event was the $25,000,000 Texas Centennial Exposition held at Dallas from June through November. This was the first world's fair ever held below the Mason-Dixon Line.  The Exposition was held on the grounds of the Texas State Fair near downtown Dallas. Many of the buildings constructed for the Centennial are still in use today at Fair Park and there is a program to restore the buildings so they might last for more generations."  [From http://www.texascentennial.com/ ]
Saturday, August 08, 1936	Mr. & Mrs. Hoss went to the Centennial - I thought it was marvalous.  We went to the calonade.
Sunday, August 09, 1936	That nigt after that I saw Ginger Rogers in Person we came back	Shirley sees the Movie Actress & Dancer Ginger Rogers
Monday, August 10, 1936	yesterday.  They went home today.  I had the time of my life.  Harold did not come.	Not Harold Dickson
Tuesday, August 11, 1936	Mother Washed.  I did not do much.  I stayed home .  Went to church.
Wednesday, August 12, 1936	Went to church - did not do much
Thursday, August 13, 1936	I did do much - I caught behind in my writing.	Behind in diary.
Friday, August 14, 1936	I did not do much all day long all day.
Saturday, August 15, 1936	I did not do much all day long all day long.
Sunday, August 16, 1936	I did not do much all day long all day long.
Monday, August 17, 1936	I did not do much all day long all day long.
Tuesday, August 18, 1936	I did not do much all day long all day long.
Wednesday, August 19, 1936	I did not do much all day long all day long.
Thursday, August 20, 1936	I am in a hurry for school to start.
Friday, August 21, 1936	I did not do much all day long all day long.
Saturday, August 22, 1936	I did not do much all day long all day long.
Sunday, August 23, 1936	I did not do much all day long. Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!
Monday, August 24, 1936	I did not do much all day long. Ha! Ha!
Tuesday, August 25, 1936	I did not do much all day long. Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!
Wednesday, August 26, 1936	I like boys.  Doris & Stanley  Shirley & Stanley   Ha!  Ha!	Boy Crazy
Thursday, August 27, 1936	I love coffee I love tea I like Stanley, but he don't like me.	Stanley
Friday, August 28, 1936	I love apples, I love pears, I like honey, but best Stanley Bennet	Cute
Saturday, August 29, 1936	Violets are blue roses are red Oh! You old sleepy head.  Ha!	This was written on Inside Cover of Shirley's Diary: "Stanley Bennet I shall always love, though I know that he does not love me. I shall remember him till the end my love shall never ceace (sp)."  - S.M.R Written Later:  "Moved to Dallas" Writtin Later (1938):  "I have changed now though! ha! ha!"
Sunday, August 30, 1936	I love coffee I love tea I like bears but they don't like me.  Ha!	Being silly now
Monday, August 31, 1936	School started today - books, books, books is all I see.	8th Grade Starting
Tuesday, September 01, 1936	I sure do like Mr. Evans for a teacher, Miss Markum	Mr. Evans and Miss. Markum teachers
Wednesday, September 02, 1936	Mrs. Bargess was going to teach us.  We go to study Hall 2 times a day	Mrs. Bargess - another teacher
Thursday, September 03, 1936	We have lots of fun in Study Hall.
Friday, September 04, 1936	My teachers are 1. Mr. Evans, 2. Mr. Winston, 3. Miss Markum, 4. Mr. Claiborne, 5. Mrs. Bargess	List out all her teachers for 8th Grade.
Saturday, September 05, 1936	Mr.  Evans teaches Reading, Spelling, Arith.  Miss Markum teaches English.
Sunday, September 06, 1936	Mr. Winsten teaches History.  Mr. & Miss Bargass are Study Hall teachers.	Mr. Claiborne is the School Principal.
Monday, September 07, 1936	Was my Birthday - I did not get nothing. (Written Later:  "Pants, hankerchiefs")	Shirley turn 13!
Tuesday, September 08, 1936	Mr. Chism teaches band - I'm not in the band, but may be.
Wednesday, September 09, 1936	I like school this year better than any year.	Having a good time in school.
Thursday, September 10, 1936	I did not do much all day long.
Friday, September 11, 1936	I was ready for school to let out.  I did not do much.
Saturday, September 12, 1936	I went to town Maxcine and I did not do much.  I did not spend much.
Sunday, September 13, 1936	We went to church did do much had a good Dinner.  M.S & I play
Monday, September 14, 1936	Sue Doris & I run around together. I did not do much all day.	Sue is probably Sue Willingham, Doris is probably Doris McLeod
Tuesday, September 15, 1936	I did not do much it rained.  I bought my lunch. I mayed candy.
Wednesday, September 16, 1936	I did not do much. It rained - we had a good time a good supper.  (Grapes)
Thursday, September 17, 1936	I did not do much its very cold, they had a flood at San Angle [Angelo] Tex.	Flood in San Angelo where Lois & Bud lived.  Excerpt from N.Y. Times:  "September 18, 1936, Friday - SAN ANGELO, Texas, Sept. 17, 1936 (AP). -- More than 700 persons were homeless here tonight as the worst flood in the city's history swept over the business and residential sections.  "
Friday, September 18, 1936	I did not do much, it's Friday I'm always redy for school to let out.
Saturday, September 19, 1936	I got a new rain coat a new dress & hat.  I went to town.	New clothes.  Switched to RED ink.
Sunday, September 20, 1936	I went to Sunday School at Altus - it rained here some.
Monday, September 21, 1936	I did not do much - it rained.  We had a [?]
Tuesday, September 22, 1936	It rained - we went to Sunday School.
Wednesday, September 23, 1936	At night we thought sure that we were going to have a storm.  My prayers were answered.	Almost a storm.
Thursday, September 24, 1936	It was perdy today we went to Study Hall.
Friday, September 25, 1936	I went over to Royce Davis, made Candy had a good time.
Saturday, September 26, 1936	I started a music class today, Maxcine S., Margaret Doyle, Sue Willingham had a very good time.	Music Class                     Sue Willingham
Sunday, September 27, 1936	It rained - we did not go to Altus at all.  Stayed home had a good time.
Monday, September 28, 1936	Went to Altus.  I got some new shoes. We ate supper there. We went to church.
Tuesday, September 29, 1936	Did not do much.  I got a note from that Evers.  Ha! Ha!	Note from a boy
Wednesday, September 30, 1936	Our room listened to the World Series.	N.Y. Giants beat the N.Y. Yankees 6 to 1 in the first game of the World Series at the Giants Polo Grounds.
Thursday, October 01, 1936	We listend to the radio today.  I had a real good time.  Went to a teachers meeting.
Friday, October 02, 1936	Did not do much all day.  (Written Later:  "Oh hun!")
Saturday, October 03, 1936	We had a club 5 were there, Thelma Sue, Maxcine, me, Margaret.	Thelma Sue, Maxcine, Margaret
Sunday, October 04, 1936	Went to Sunday School.  We went to Medecine Park.  I found I have a	Related to fomer Ambassador to Japan and President Taft
Monday, October 05, 1936	great great unlce Ambassador of Japan who is dead, My 4th cousin is William Howard Taft.
Tuesday, October 06, 1936	Today I told Maxcine good bye - they are moving to Kansas.	Maxcine is moving away.
Wednesday, October 07, 1936	Went to H. School Chapel [?] it was very good after lunch with Stanley Ha!	Stanley
Thursday, October 08, 1936	Went to Teachers meeting.  We bought a new car, a Plymouth 1936 6mp[?].	Redways buy a new car. Like this maybe?
Friday, October 09, 1936	We had our exams yesterday and was I glad to get over with them.
Saturday, October 10, 1936	We had club today - Dorie, me, Margaret, Sue, had a good time.
Sunday, October 11, 1936	Went to Sunday School at Altus.  Pruits ate dinner with us that day.
Monday, October 12, 1936	Did not do much today - went to Church.  I found a bracelet yesterday - a good one.
Tuesday, October 13, 1936	Mother & Dady went to Park - I went to Altus to Young Peoples Meeting.
Wednesday, October 14, 1936	Did not do much at all - knothing happened.
Thursday, October 15, 1936	Went to teachers meeting.  I also did not do much to do.
Friday, October 16, 1936	Had a good time today.  Doris Sue and I run around together.	Doris, Sue
Saturday, October 17, 1936	We made plans.  Decorated some today had a good time.
Sunday, October 18, 1936	Went to church had a good time good service.
Monday, October 19, 1936	Did not do much had a good time.  Went to Altus to Bile [Bible?] School.	School's out for a break?
Tuesday, October 20, 1936	Went to Church.  I testified this morning for the 1st time.  I said I	Testimony
Wednesday, October 21, 1936	thanked God for saving me, and I glad to be here.  Went to Grandpa's.	Went to Grandpa's - Probably Grandpa Blakeley's perhaps.
Thursday, October 22, 1936	Went to Young Peoples meeting.  Served at Nethetons[?]. Served coco with cream pie.
Friday, October 23, 1936	Did not go to Altus.  Stayed home listend to radio.
Saturday, October 24, 1936	Went to teachers meeting.  Did not do much.
Sunday, October 25, 1936	Did not do much today at all.
Monday, October 26, 1936	Had club today had a good time made plans for party.
Tuesday, October 27, 1936	Went to church today had a service.
Wednesday, October 28, 1936	I'm in a play called "Halloween Puding" - I have 9 1/2 pages to learn.	Shirley's in a a play.
Thursday, October 29, 1936	We practiced on our play today - helped fix stage - went to teacher's meeting.
Friday, October 30, 1936	Today we had our play it was good.  I done my part well. Went to Bobby Walkes party but came back becaue they were serving alon [alcohol?] I got them.	Play went well.  Interesting party
Saturday, October 31, 1936	Our Cub had a Halloween Party.  There were 9 there.  Bonnie Lou, Ward, Francis Marion Huling & me & Sue & Margaret, & Imogene, Doris, and xxxx?.  We service coco, candy, cookies, grapes, and had a real good time.	Halloween Party - Frances Huling (Myron Dickson's future wife) was there.	Insert Picture of Frances
Sunday, November 01, 1936	Mrs. Hullman came down.  Anta Baker is very sick.  Grandma Baker [? Blakeley]. Did not do much.	Franklin Roosevelt
Monday, November 02, 1936	Did not do much all day took my lunch, it was very cold.	Alf Landon
Tuesday, November 03, 1936	President Roosevelt was elected 2nd term, but Daddy & I wanted Landon.  Boo Roosevelt - Landon! Yea.  Boo! Roosevelt.	Redway's voted for Alf Landon for President.  Landon was soundly defeated 60.8% to 36.5% in the popular vote and only won two States.  He lost in Oklahoma by almost a 2 - 1 margin.
Wednesday, November 04, 1936	Mother went to the city.  Loise & Opal Wood came home.  She is world's champion cow girl.	Celebrity Visit!  Opal Wood - 1930's Lady Trick Horse Rider champion of the world. (http://www.molyworld.net/aa/hhh-cowgirls.htm) >>>>>
Thursday, November 05, 1936	Did not do much.  Opal Woods is steel here.  Mother brought a cat and he is it peret[?]	Opal Wood
Friday, November 06, 1936	Opal is still here - I went to a box supper last night, But didn't take a box.
Saturday, November 07, 1936	Margaret & I went to Altus on train to a big[?] party had a good time.	Train to Altus
Sunday, November 08, 1936	Did not do much went to church.  Cleo Gan[?] came home with me.
Monday, November 09, 1936	Did not do much all day went to school.
Tuesday, November 10, 1936	I went to young people's meeting at Clara Jo Willey - sure did have a good time.  Served Coco & Ritz cookies [?]
Wednesday, November 11, 1936	Did not do much today.  Stayed home. Got lessons.  Ha!
Thursday, November 12, 1936	Went to teacher's meeting.  Dady voted for Landon. Roosevelt won by a landslide.	Election Results Recap
Friday, November 13, 1936	I like the 8th grade OK. I made D - English, C- Arithmetic, B-Reading, B-Spelling & History.  Bad!	Grades are in!
Saturday, November 14, 1936	Blair has a football team.  Ha! Ha! Won abut 3-4 games out of 7-8.		Scan photo of Football Team
Sunday, November 15, 1936	We still have our little club. Ha!  Going fine, had a Halloween party.
Monday, November 16, 1936	I'm taking Art & Music.  Did not do much today.	Shirley takes an Art class.
Tuesday, November 17, 1936	Wash Day, did not do much.  Went to Altus to young people's meeting.  Called Paul.  I like him perty good.	Paul Willey?
Wednesday, November 18, 1936	Ironing Day.  Did not do much at all.  We have a New Boy in our room.	New Classmate
Thursday, November 19, 1936	Went to teacher's meeting. Did not do much all day.
Friday, November 20, 1936	I was in a Halloween play, memorized about 10 pages and the teacher didn't even say thank you.
Saturday, November 21, 1936	We had our club. 4 came, me, Sue, Margaret, Ruby Ruth Wilson.
Sunday, November 22, 1936	We are planning for Debate. Courship[?] of Miles Standish.  Me & Sue won 12 - 6.  he didn't whoes[?] hero Standish or Alder.	Won a Debate.
Monday, November 23, 1936	Mother and I stayed home. Dady went to Altus to Church.
Tuesday, November 24, 1936	I went to Altus to young people's meeting at Mrs. Brown's.  Had a very good time.  Getting ready for Thanksgiving.
Wednesday, November 25, 1936	Took Art today.  Grandpa & Grandma & Lola Pearl & John & Aunt Lena came for Thanksgiving.  25 of Nov. was my Sister's Birthday Florence.	Relatives Arrive.  Florence Redway (Shirley's sister) died not long after birth in 1922 in Crystal Springs, Kansas.  My records show she was born on August 6.  Redways lost another child at birth, Otis Jasper in 1919.
Thursday, November 26, 1936	We all had Turkey, Cranberry sauce, everything good.  We had a family worship I always pray - had a good time.	Thanksgiving Day!
Friday, November 27, 1936	Lola Pearl & I sure had a good time yesterday.  Went to BasketBall game.  Won 21-20.	1936 Blair Varsity Basketball Team
Saturday, November 28, 1936	We started having club down at my house.  Lonnie Lathon was drunk and Serv[?] ran over to [two] girls on horseback.  1 almost died - the other was not hurt much.	Lonnie Lathan drunk driving accident.
Sunday, November 29, 1936	Clara Jo Willy came home with me, we sure had a good time.  We got in the car a little bit[?].
Monday, November 30, 1936	last night we were coming home from church we met a car wreck. 1 woman was almost killed.	Came upon a car wreck.
Tuesday, December 01, 1936	Raining a bit. Went to basket ball game.  First game of the girls.  I wnked at a boy from Ecorodo[?] but did not wink back.	Winked at a boy.  :)
Wednesday, December 02, 1936	Did not do much today.  I'm in a play Dec. 6, 1936.  Lois is in Littlefield, Texas.	Littlefield is Northwest of Lubbock about 260 miles from Blair.
Thursday, December 03, 1936	I have a new cat called Smokey Joe.  My Aunt Irene gave him to me. He's laying down now with me.	Smokey Joe
Friday, December 04, 1936	I went to Basket Ball Games, 3 games.  Doris & I are still good palisis[? Or "pals"]].
Saturday, December 05, 1936	Practiced on Play.  I made Report Card Arith - C, Spelling - C, Reading - B, History C, Englsh D.  I never have made F.	Report Card
Sunday, December 06, 1936	Rained today. Went today down not much going on.
Monday, December 07, 1936	Stayed all day with Clara Joe Willy, we all Mother & Dad went to Tipton.  Had a swell time.
Tuesday, December 08, 1936	Went to school.  My first Book Report was in English.  A Girl of the Limberlost.  Dady & I went to Altus.	"A Girl of the Limberlost" - "Deeply wounded by her embittered mother's lack of sympathy for her aspirations, Elnora finds comfort in the nearby Limberlost Swamp, whose beauty and rich abundance provide her with the means to better her life."  Written by Gene Stratton-Porter in 1909.
Wednesday, December 09, 1936	Went to school Jewell Jarnigon stayed at our house all night.
Thursday, December 10, 1936	Mrs. Craig had her music recital  I played 3 pieces.  Mother and I walked down very cold got a ride coming back.	Piano recital?
Friday, December 11, 1936	Daddy too me to Mangum to visit Dorothy Lee.  Went to play.  Dot had a date.  She had me one but he got another.	Mangum is about 16 miles from Blair.
Saturday, December 12, 1936	had a good time. I wore Dot's dresses wetn to town.
Sunday, December 13, 1936	For the 1st time in my sweet life I went to the show.  Went home today had a swell time.	Not sure here - not her first movie.
Monday, December 14, 1936	Did not do much.  Went to Altus today.  Daddy, I, & Imogene.
Tuesday, December 15, 1936	Uita[?] Marie Shelton & I went to the bastketball ball game.  Good!
Wednesday, December 16, 1936	Semester Exams.  Did not do much - getting ready for test.  Paule and John Atitor like to have a fight over me because John made…[rest is lost]
Thursday, December 17, 1936	Mother & Dad went to Altus and stayed at Grandma Thorns with Imogene.  Had a good time.	Not sure who "Grandma Thorns" is referring too.
Friday, December 18, 1936	I was in 2 plays. One for Miss Hughes called the "Old Woman in the Shoe" and a play in our room called "Christmas on Prvig[?]"
Saturday, December 19, 1936	Yesterday Mr. Evans & Mrs. Wargun[?] gave us candy & different things.  I got 5 presents one from Paul Rae Delora, Doris,  We had Christmas a xmas tree in our room with electric lights too had a swell time.	From a torn page.
Sunday, December 20, 1936	Did not do much. I have brought about $4.00.  $3.00 for Christmas Presents.  I got Daddy hankerchiefs and mother a pair of kid gloves.	From a torn page.
Monday, December 21, 1936	Hershel Sloan got a letter from Ruth in that she was quiting him.  He left today to…	Hershel & Cousin Ruth Sloan
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