Baptists, Bootleggers, and Everything in Between

Baptists, Bootleggers, and Everything in Between

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Baptists, Bootleggers, and Everything in Between
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Thelma and Lowell's Diary: August 7, 1943

Thelma and Lowell's Diary: August 7, 1943

They listen to the radio and play cards; German POW escapes from internment camp

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Thelma and Lowell's Diary: August 7, 1943
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Thelma and her girlfriend Vangy made an early dash to the market this Saturday, then both cleaned their apartments. Vangy went swimming with a friend later on. Thelma and Lowell had a quiet evening listening to the radio and playing cards.

There was probably something on the radio news about the capture of a German POW who had gone missing from Camp Livingston near Alexandria, Louisiana. To read on, upgrade your subscription from free to paid by clicking below.

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