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Franklin McMillan Diary, 1929-1930
Frank McMillan 1929-1930 Diary 40.pdf
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(Alan fell in the water and got soaked) had 3 for supper they tasted fine. but pretty boney.
Jan 24th Cool again this am. down to 50. The Goodyear Tire Co Blimp has been flying over town all morning. taking city officials up for rides I hear.
Jan 25th. Cool again today 50 this am. now at noon it is 60 in the shade but warmer in the sun.
Jan 26th. Sunday. Doris' 8th Birthday Fine & warm went for a walk in the afternoon and had Donald Mayne in for supper.
Jan 27th. Went for a drive out through Winter Park through Maitland and Altamonte & Longwood. to the big tree. took another picture of it. on the way back we turned off at Altamonte to Sanlands Golf Club past it to Palm Springs it was quite a nice place. there was a spring and the people had built a swimming pool they charged 25¢ to swim 25¢ for renting Suit 10ct for cap 15¢ for towel, they had the grounds fixed up nice with picnic table, some small bridge across the stream. all among Palm trees, it was about 15 miles from Orlando. Very warm this p.m. tonight after supper it is about 75.
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