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Deanne / September 27, 2016

State of Emergency

/ September 27, 1938 A. and R. do not drop by despite the note. An unexpected, yet welcome work matter arose for R. and he asked for A.'s help. So she has no good news. The headlines are relentless. The latest about the state of emergency declared under King George's order sends a frisson a …

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Deanne / September 26, 2016

Unsettled

/ September 26, 1938 Again, all domestic concerns are overshadowed by the headlines. J. is using them as an excuse to not speak to her about his work situation and how the move to Seattle is not only inevitable, but he will be leaving next week. He feels like a coward. …

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Deanne / September 17, 2016

Fashions

/ September 17, 1938 Patent for a Helen Cookman dress filed on November 15, 1949. Wait. We have moved too far ahead in the story. These are the fashion headlines she reads. (Saturday, Sep 17, 1938) Czech Girls Keep Fit. Longer Jackets Are Here——on New Fall Suits (designed by Helen …

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Deanne / September 15, 2016

An Anxious World

/ September 15, 1938 The headlines are too powerful to ignore. The world's blood pressure is getting up near the stratosphere — indeed. It makes her think, J. has not been to see the doctor since 1935. She will make an appointment for him tomorrow. No news still on the photography …

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Deanne / September 14, 2016

Wedded 63 Years

/ September 14, 1938 Vancouver Couple Wedded 63 Years; Ceremony Seems Like Yesterday' Mr. and Mrs. William Palmer McKim Wedded in 1875. During his long and interesting life Mr. McKim has been, at various times, a farmer, butcher, real estate agent, homesteader, police constable, furniture …

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