The 1919 Diary of Ypsilanti High School Teacher Carrie Hardy

Part of a year-long weekly serialization of Ypsilanti high school math teacher Carrie Hardy's diary.

Kind readers may recall that last week Carrie paid $20 to Dr. Hull, was paid herself, did some ironing, and cleaned up her apartment.

Oct. 21 Tues. Rec'd Mr. Hutchins check for $60.00 for Aug. + 1/2 of Sept. Was at Mrs. Fletcher's for supper.

Oct. 22 Wed. School went fairly well. After supper at 7:30 went over to judge the debaters--Mrs. Omans, Miss Covell + myself.

Oct. 23 Thurs. Went up to Chapel for the first time this year. Was very tired at night. Bed early. Bo't new pen $2.88 including war tax.

Oct. 24 Fri. After school completed my report. Mr. Piper, Mr. Omans, Mrs. DeWitt + myself went down town to select Mr. Arbaugh a watch.

Oct. 25 Sat. Cleaned + washed a few clothes. Went down to bank and for groceries. Just awfully tired.

Oct. 26 Sun. Went to church and Rob came. We had a good visit. Lillian here in P.M.

Oct. 27 Mon. Collected $23.20 toward Roosevelt fund. After school went to temple for supper. On committee pd $1.00 Weigh 144 lbs.

Oct. 28 Tues. Report that Beatrice Camris a Junior is married. A party at Mr. Omans for Mr. Arbaugh. The teachers present him a watch.

Thanks for reading; tune in next Tuesday for the next series!