Thelma and Lowell's Diary: March 17, 1943

She makes waffles for breakfast; NOLA Irish have low-key holiday; Roosevelts celebrate their wedding anniversry

It was the last full day of Thelma’s parents visit before they returned to their farm in Ohio. Lowell worked an early shift and Thelma stayed up after he left, washing her hair and then making waffles for breakfast. Her mother did some ironing while she went to the grocery store. In the afternoon they walked again to the Audubon Park Zoo to watch the animals. When Lowell got home that evening, they played pinochle and had popcorn and Cokes. This time Lowell and her father won.

It was both St. Patrick’s Day and the wedding anniversary of President and Mrs. Roosevelt. To read about how the day was observed in New Orleans and at the White House, you’ll need to be a paid subscriber. It costs just 16 cents a day to upgrade from free to paid, and you’ll get a much richer and more enjoyable experience! Click here to upgrade.