Wally met me this noon and we went to Morehouse.
Got lovely silk peacock blue for a 57¢ a yard. Snatched a hamburger and got to work in time.
I made some mistakes on Mater for eight last week and JL bald bill out about them so we had a pretty bad day. Only Mr. Miller came in and said it was the system not me.
Started a steaming on my face for blacks. All but it does some good. Wally callled – sweet.
Category: Trella Diaries
Daily journal of Trella Hemmerly Haldeman Romine from 1933 to her death on February 19, 2013.
Trella Hemmerly – 1935-01-06
Up at 10 and to church. Communion service. After dinner went after BB.
On our way taking Walt’s dirty clothes saw Mrs. Haldeman went out to Rosinas. BB and I had quite a talk about our to-bes. I said not.
Mother had brains and eggs for supper for us. Then to BY after discussing socialism. Psychology and love.
Dale Gorman talked on what we know about God.
Stopped at Isaly’s. Told Mary about some shows and so to bed.
Trella Hemmerly – 1935-01-07
Up at 6:00 AM to meet B. Shelton. Late because he went after Mr. Nichols. Remembered I forgot my glasses while waiting my eyes hurt some this evening.
The same old grind entering freight bills checking rates writing up claims filing M.J. bills.
Tired this evening. Wall will be down after while. Guess I’ll sleep until 8:00.
Alarm woke me at 8:00. Had a sane evening with Wally. Sweet. 10:30 PM
Trella Hemmerly – 1935-01-05
Bill went two Xenia about the new factory so I had the office to myself.
Out at 12:00 went past state house that I might meet Burt Shelton dead and rode home with him. Saw Nancy Carse get an while walking home. Stopped at Woods to phone for cab & had a visit with Helen.
Got my hair waved & set a (sic) Dodrills.
Mother and I went to see “Flirtation Walk” Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler.
Got the loveliest piece of material for a skirt $1.69
Trella Hemmerly – 1935-01-04
Have to work tomorrow and so I didn’t go home tonight.
Wally is coming down in about 1/2 hour. Helen Hecht came down this morning for some milk for a kitten. When I took it up she gave me some pills for menstrual – “Seeqit” But I didn’t need and today quit (sic) surprising.
Express bills sure are a mess. Figured value charges wrong & what a time to correct them. Wally down. Woe is me. He isn’t good for me.
Trella Hemmerly – 1935-01-03
Payday finally. Finished paying for my coat so now my credit is good. Got someone slippers from downstairs. Very plain dark blue – 89¢
Laura Davis is quitting Godmans. Not enough money. Guess I’ll ask her boss to see Rosina .
Wally called about 8:30. I can’t resist that guy. Why?
Trella Hemmerly – 1935-01-02
Above; Godman shoe factory at 347 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio in 1901. Image courtesy of Columbus Metropolitan Library. Area now a parking lot.
Earl [Godman truck driver] says Ray smokes and Ray says he didn’t. Quit (sic) a mess. $10 bet you know so I don’t know how it will come out
Wrote four claim tracer letters and when ready to mail them – got acknowledgement. All that work for nothing.Walt will be down in about an hour. I can’t resist I guess.
Walt had written a letter to BB* with all of the facts I added mine and reconciliation. Played cards until 11:00
* BB = Bernard Brooks
Trella Hemmerly – 1980-09-21
Sunday September 21st
Hot- 16 Turtles on pipe into pond.
Wanted to go on Tour of Homes and Gardens in Morrow County. Willard Durfey’s included. But no one to go with. Wrote newsletter for MCHS.
Watched John Anderson and Ronald Reagan debate- President Carter wouldn’t show- said Anderson was not really a candidate.
Trella Hemmerly – 1935-01-01
(Preface)
This diary kept by Trella Hemmerly (on left in picture with sister Mary)
while working as a stenographer to WZ Davis, traffic manager HC Godman Shoe Company in Columbus, Ohio at $13.00 a week
Living at 2216 Indiana avenue Columbus Ohio with Dan Davis Mrs. Davis and Laura.
Going with Walter Haldeman who is attending Bliss Business College – higher accounting – Working at High Street cafeteria – Wilson’s Florist and went to Marion working at Susquehanna Silk Mill.
New Year’s Day Entry
12:00 found Wally & I at the Palace “Little Minister” out at 2:00 streetcar home at 4:00 fill in the gap Walter didn’t prove quite capable enough getting car had to walk back from where we got off I cried and gave his ring back .
Went to Aunt May’s for sauerkraut dinner. Came to room about 8:00. Had a bath it.. Walter called. Seemed quit (sic) shaken yet. We’ll try to straighten it out tomorrow evening.