April 23, 1947: Diary of a Johnstown Housewife

From the diary of a Mrs. Elizabeth Oldham of Moxham

Wednesday, April 23

Leona & I was in town. I was in and got my glasses adjusted then we went down to the (H??-stone) and ordered dad a marker. They will have it up before decoration day (Memorial Day). I ironed this evening. 

Then I went down to Johnsons Beauty Parlor and got a permanent wave. Then come home and worked in the yard some and the ironed. 

Clifford was here and brought us some dandelion.

Betty & Sally was with him. Billy & Harriet was here this evening.

Billy on his bike - courtesy of Win Macintosh.