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On the Beach of the Lake

A Seedy Establishment for Sophisticated Folks

On the Beach of the Lake

A Seedy Establishment for Sophisticated Folks

On the Beach of the Lake

A Seedy Establishment for Sophisticated Folks

Friday, November 19, 1965

Nov 19

Written By Sara Keeney

Friday Nov.19

Tricia’s birthday. Gave her the jewelry kit today. Made cake, cup cakes tonite. Keeners sent her b. day card $2⁰⁰.

Saturday, November 20, 1965

Thursday, November 18, 1965

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From Myrtle's journal on November 30, 1965:

Everyone sleepy. Cold, windy. Plugged in all electric blankets. Put girls to bed 7:15, won’t be far behind. Peggy’s arm is better, still swollen. Mrs. T. rode, paid parking. Wore coat today. Ra

From Myrtle's journal on November 29, 1965:

Ray had $21⁰⁰. Highway Patrolman stopped him, must get tail lite fixed. Earli came after dinner, took him hunting. Back around 6, went to movie Pine Hills Drive In to see “Old Yeller” also &ldq

Myrtle's journal on November 28, 1965:

Peg’s arm hurt, didn’t go to S.S. Warm, nice. Ray went to Lake K. for shrimp, got lots. Put 5 Alligator Lake. Took Destry home Tricia rode him, Peg led. Peg rode him a few min.

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