July 5, 1938 Tuesday

P.P. Rested mostly from yesterday. Aunt Netty left for Aunt Flora’s this morning. She is coming back when Ma goes to the hospital, which may be any time. In evening Keene City Band gave first of six outdoor concerts at the Armory. All went well. Play too many popular numbers, 3 marches, a medley and an overture “Jolly Robbers” with a pip of a horn solo in it—the 1st horn played it, of course, not me.

July 4, 1938 Monday

P.P. Played badminton in a.m. Worked at Doc’s p.m., then to show “Prisoner of Zenda” at Colonial. Bought a box of firecrackers and fired them. In evening at about 9:30 Bob and I set out for the carnival grounds to se the town fireworks. Walked around with Laura, whom I met there, until midnight. Rode on Ferris Wheel. Saw beautiful fireworks. Home and bed at 1:00 a.m.

July 3, 1938 Sunday

Slept late. Loafed. At 12:00 o’clock went in uniform with Keene City Band to Vilas pool at Alstead. We gave a 2 hr. concert. Home in time for supper. Played badminton.

July 2, 1938 Saturday

P.P. Collected. Went to Doc’s at 10—remained all day ($1.00). The Thrashers and Aunt Netty came up. The Thrashers are going to move here from Milford sometime soon. Aunt Netty is going to stay with us a while. Went downstreet with Bob.

July 1, 1938 Friday

P.P. Read. Practiced horn. In p.m. at 3:00 I went to Beedle’s for a horn lesson. Everything went well. I may get a real French Horn soon. In evening I went to “The Hurricane” with Laura. A thrilling picture! Bob has gone to the Summer Theatre tonight on a pass for all seniors. Learned that the Robbins Bros. Circus is coming July 15.

June 30, 1938 Thursday

P.P. Went to Doc’s ($1). Shingled a porch roof on one of his houses all day. Played badminton with Bob in evening.

June 29, 1938 Wednesday

P.P. Played horn. Worked at Doc’s in a.m and p.m. ($1). Played badminton. Went to library in evening. Got “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court.”