Thelma and Lowell's Diary: Jan. 21, 1943

Thelma blows a wad; FDR reviews the troops

Lowell got up early to cash his paycheck and Thelma spent the afternoon shopping with some of the cash. Her purchases included:

• Flower (I think this was actually flour, but maybe it was a flower)

• Underwear

• Stockings — $1.19 a pair. That was $20!

• Thread

• A vegetable bag and glass holders

• Washcloth

• Hankie

Her total bill was $3.61, or about $61 in current funds.

While Lowell worked, she had a quiet evening washing out clothes in the sink and listening to the radio.

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