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

They buy a sugar 'bowel'; Mrs. Roosevelt goes to the theatre

As is often the case after Lowell got paid, they did some shopping today, buying cards, iodine, a newspaper, and what they originally wrote down as a “sugar bowel and spoon.” Fortunately they crossed out the “e,” making the purchase a sugar bowl. This pretty sugar bowl is in the Franciscan Ware pattern Desert Rose, which was popular in the 1940s. It is being offered on eBay.

Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, writing her “My Day” column from New York, gives a brief critique of two plays she had seen, one of which has a surprising connection to the Hollywood classic All About Eve. To read on, you will need to be a paid subscriber. Upgrade by clicking below.