19 Feb 1945 Monday
Went to school. Played in the noon home against the 104’s. We beat them the score was 12 to 15. At eight o’clock I went to Agnes Church to a party played volleyball + other games. Had Cola Cola + donuts. I fell down + sprained my ankle. Mr. Tonkin brought me home.
20 Feb 1945 Tuesday
Couldn’t get up my foot hurt to much. Finally I crawled down the stairs. But mom said I couldn’t go to school. But in the afternoon I went. Had a basketball game. Juniors won 15-18. Seniors lost 22-12. Took a bus home. Got my move star, Van Johnson, Bob Walker, June Allyson, Phyllis Thaxher, + Katherine Grayson.
21 Feb 1945 Wednesday
Went to school. Had a sub in English. Worked after school. Got home + I had a picture of Arturo de Cordova. It pained all day. Had to walk home from school. Went to the Court with Chase + Hines. Frankie couldn’t go. Saw Higher + Higher with Frank S. Got out + it was still raining. Put up my hair.
22 Feb 1945 Thursday
Went to school. I’m beginning to hate Aud. Had a S. S. test probably got a E. Worked after school then went over + saw Dad. Frankie + Pat went with me. No mail today. Sent out 13 more movie star letters. Mom went to the hosipily. I listened to the radio. Dick + Betty came over for a while. Put up my hair + went to bed. Going to give Hines my Van Johnson
My Response
Sprained ankles are never fun. I know from the diary and stories she would tell me that she walked all over the place when she was this age. I’m positive that the pain was a secondary thing to the not being able to go anywhere. Even school! I do love the slight rebellion of going in the afternoon after her mom said to stay home. I also did not know that she loved Frank Sinatra either. My sister is also a huge fan and is going to love that connection. 🙂