Thelma and Lowell's Diary: June 19,1943
News of the day: baby chick sale at Sears, dope bust at a saloon, and lost swim trunks
Once again, not much was going on in Lowell’s life without Thelma at home. She is still in Ohio visiting her family. He worked the 3-11 shift and spent money on only three things: eats, rides, and a newspaper, most likely the Times-Picayune.
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