Professor Hamilton's Diary: Feb. 14, 1935

They have a gloomy Valentine's Day; Bruno Hauptmann found guilty

Still recovering from his stomach upset, Professor Hamilton stayed in bed most of the morning and didn’t go to his classes: “ate little all day. Read some,” he wrote. Margaret skipped her ensemble class as well, possibly because baby Mary Elizabeth was still fretful. He concluded, “It rained.”

Well, so much for love and romance! There were a lot of really cute music-themed valentines on the market in the 1930s if Professor Hamilton had been able to rouse himself and go shopping! This one, being offered on eBay, would surely have tickled Margaret.

The news today was dominated by the guilty verdict in the trial of Richard Bruno Hauptmann of kidnapping and murdering the toddler son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh. Paid subscribers can read the details. Upgrade for just 16 cents a day by clicking below.