Baptists, Bootleggers, and Everything in Between

Baptists, Bootleggers, and Everything in Between

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Thelma and Lowell's Diary: April 24, 1943

Thelma and Lowell's Diary: April 24, 1943

It's a big day: Lowell turns 23 and gets paddled by his wife!

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Thelma and Lowell's Diary: April 24, 1943
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In the longest entry in the diary — Thelma sqeezed in sentences in both margins — she wrote of her beloved husband’s 23rd birthday celebration. I am devoting the entire post to it, and inviting all readers, including unpaid subscribers, to enjoy it. The 1943 birthday card below is from an eBay dealer. Click here to see the inside — it’s adorable!

“Lowell…

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