Thelma and Lowell's Diary: January 1, 1943
They go to the Sugar Bowl and the Russians turn the tide in Stalingrad
Today I begin sharing the diary kept jointly by Thelma and Lowell, a couple of newlyweds from Biglick, Ohio, who had come to New Orleans for work in the war industry. The two had been sweethearts at tiny Vanlue High School, participating in the drama club and boys’ and girls’ glee clubs. Thelma played on the girls varsity basketball team and served as s…
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