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Sorry guy, but wearing black pants, white socks and black shoes at the beach in 1964 was a CHOP ON YOU!!
April 11, 1964, Saturday. Hula Hop. Met darling boy and forgot Howard, so glad I went. Pearl and I went to the beach, we ditched my cousin, Big John because John was wearing black pants, white socks and shoes on … Continue reading
Posted in 1960's Surf Culture, 1964 High School Diary, Southern California 1964
Tagged 1964, 1964 fashion, Beach, beach attire, bikini, Culver City, Culver High School, going steady, Maybelline, Maybelline Story, Playa del Rey Los Angeles, Saffrons Rule, Sharrie Williams, Southern California, Surf Party, Surfer's Rule, teenagers, United States, West Side Surfers, Westchester High School
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$30.00 worth of Maybelline in 1964 would be about $250.00 today
April 10, 1964, Friday. Saffron Stomp, we made about $150.00 (Hope Howard comes, bet he won’t.) As soon as school was over Marilyn and Angie and I went to MGM Studio. Granddaddy came riding out on a bicycle and gave … Continue reading
Posted in 1960's Surf Culture, 1964 High School Diary, Southern California 1964
Tagged 1964, Blue Chip Stamps, Culver City, Culver High School, Elks Lodge, Emery Shaver, going steady, Maybelline, Maybelline Story, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Milford Comquest, raffle, Saffrons Rule, Sharrie Williams, Southern California, Surfer's Rule, teenagers, Tom Lyle Williams, United States, West Side Surfers, Westchester High School
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My grandfather a 55 year veteran at MGM and my great uncle, the owner of the Maybelline Company both helped me with my raffle for the Saffron dance.
April 9, 1964, Thursday. I’m doing a lot for the Saffrons dance. Real hot today. Real excited for this dance. Sure hope all the boys come, especially Howard. John called after school to find out where the dance is at. … Continue reading
Posted in 1960's Surf Culture, 1964 High School Diary, Southern California 1964
Tagged Beach, Beach Boys, Culver City, Culver High School, Maybelline, Maybelline Story, Saffrons Rule, Sharrie Williams, Southern California, Surfer's Rule, teenagers, United States, West Side Surfers, Westchester High School
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April 8, 1964, Wednesday. Glad I saw Dave, now he’ll tell Howard Was real hot, should have ditched today. Boring day. After school came home. Mommy was in a bad mood and so was I. Linda came over and told … Continue reading
The very minute I’m well, I’m back on the hunt, creating high drama. I can’t help falling in love with him.
April 1, 1964, Wednesday. I’ve been driving for one year. Didn’t sleep again all night. I just can’t eat or drink a thing without throwing up. Trying to find a position to be free of pain, but it’s hard. I … Continue reading
Posted in 1960's Surf Culture, 1964 High School Diary, Southern California 1964
Tagged 1964, Beach, Camp Pendelton, Culver City, Culver High School, Elvis, going steady, I can't help falling in love, Marine Base, Maybelline, Maybelline Story, Playa del Rey Los Angeles, Saffrons Rule, Sharrie Williams, Southern California, Surfer's Rule, teenagers, West Side Surfers, Westchester High School
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I’d give anything to be a normal healthy girl.
March 30, 1964 Monday, Sick. Called Marilyn to tell her that I was sick, so she drove us to school. I get sick every six weeks. Doctor’s can’t find an answer. I guess I’ll never get well. I want to … Continue reading
Too much reality was depressing. I guess I just wanted to live in my own fantasy world
March 28, 1964, Saturday, Sad Day. Sick Well I’m sick again. Can hardly believe it. I’m so depressed. I feel like there’s nothing to live for. As soon as I’m well I’m sick again. We got some terrible news from … Continue reading
Posted in 1960's Surf Culture, 1964 High School Diary, Southern California 1964
Tagged 1964, Chicago, Culver City, Culver High School, depression, Easter 1964, Life on life's terms, Maybelline, Maybelline Story, Saffrons Rule, Sharrie Williams, Sick, Southern California, Surfer's Rule
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One minute I’m on a Pedestal with my nose in the air, the next wanting to crawl home incognito
March 27, 1964, Friday. Glad to get home. Well I’m sick again. Didn’t sleep all night. Woke up sick and in a daze. Had to fix breakfast. Couldn’t eat. Wanted to go home, but didn’t think I could drive. I … Continue reading
Posted in 1960's Surf Culture, 1964 High School Diary, Southern California 1964
Tagged 1964, car problems, Crestline CA, Culver City, Culver High School, Easter Week, Hair in curlers, Maybelline, Maybelline Story, Saffrons Rule, Sharrie Williams, Southern California, Surfer's Rule, teenagers, United States, Westchester High School
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March 26, 1964, Thursday. Bored, wish I was home. Nobody good here in Crestline. Feel sick. Marilyn opened the curtains at 8:00. I had to get up and fix breakfast. We asked Mrs. Q, our Chaperon, if we could drive … Continue reading
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