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FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1934

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Becca Pollard

Snowed today. Came right home after school and read “Archer and the Prophet.” We went to the Rosedale tonight and saw “Miss Fane’s Baby is Stolen” and “By Candlelight.”

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FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 1934

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Becca Pollard

Grandma’s 62 birthday! Gave her the towels. Mary and Lily came over and we made fudge. Went to Alhambra and saw “If I Were Free” and “Hips, Hips, Hooray.”

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SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1934

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Becca Pollard

Mama was sent on a job and I had to wait 2 hours in Sanders. We went to the Michigan. Mary Pickford in person and “Mystery of Mr. X.” I got a croquignole in Rubbi’s –$4.50. Looks swell.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 1934

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Becca Pollard

We went to the Alhambra tonight and saw “Design for Living” with Gary Cooper, Fredric March, and Miriam Hopkins, and “From Headquarters.” Started “Linda Carlton.”

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FRIDAY MARCH 16, 1934

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Becca Pollard

Went to the basket-ball game after school in the gym. Dwyer lost–Jewish Center won. Mama and I went to Alhambra. Saw “I am Suzanne” and “Eight Girls on a Boat.” Letter from Theresa Fucci.

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MONDAY, MARCH 12, 1934

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Becca Pollard

Got a letter from Hattie Moores. Went to Lily’s after school. We had a fire–started in the cellar. We went to the Rosedale to keep warm. Saw “Women in His Life” and “Master of Men.” Smells smoky.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 1934

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Becca Pollard

Tessie P. won the spelling bee. Got a letter from Nancy Fairbank. Grandma got letter and snapshot from Lena Daes. We saw “Invisible Man” and “Blood Money” at Alhambra tonight. Fixed feet.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1934 (Valentine’s Day)

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Becca Pollard

Got 4 valentines today. Have all French seams in my skirt stitched once. Nick and I discussed the play “Little Women” at Mary’s. Giving it instead of Rip Van Winkle. Got a letter from Marion.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1934

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Becca Pollard

Nick Naff and I picked out the characters for “Rip Van Winkle” at Mary’s. Mama, Grandma, and I went to the Rosedale and saw “S.O.S. Iceberg” and “Before Midnight.” Chills!

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1933

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Becca Pollard

Got a present from Marion F.–6 doz. woven names. Mama and I walked to H.P. We saw “Too Much Harmony‘ and “No Marriage Ties” at the Woodward-Grand.

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