September 1936 was a busy month for Trudel. She has her dream – a shop of her own. Her notes for September include one letter, but a note dated October 1, 1936 is really about September as well, so I am including them in one post.
Remember to click on the photos. Most will take you to full-size versions of the images.
Leonard Grossman
One of Trudel’s Sons.
September 6, 1936 – Trudel Hats
I have moved to 195 E Chestnut St and combined my own hat shop, living room and bed room together.
Trudel Working
Trudel’s All-in-One: Shop and Room
Triple Self-Portrait
Trudel Hats on Chestnut
Tomorrow, Labor Day, we are planning to go to Riverview Park, an amusement park and expect about 50,000 people if the weather is nice, Leonard will preside the first half of the day since it is all Republican.
Aunt Henny is planning to stay in Florida.
October 1, 1936- Riverview political rally, and a “lunch break” on Yom Kippur.
Had trouble getting your letter, dear Papa, since I was not home when they tried to deliver it at my apartment and I had no identification with me when I went to the Post Office to pick it up. I did finally get it.
Temple Sholom
On Labor Day, 9/7, was again Thompson Day in Riverview Park. All big Republicans. Leonard introduced all the candidates from noon until 6:00 pm in bright sunshine, which he likes.
LJG on the Dais
Entertainment
Applause
Republican Day Crowd at Riverview
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Alan
September 25, 2013 at 10:37 am
Trudel is starting her climb up the economic ladder – becoming an entrepreneur!
I did find it interesting that she described the 2 1/2 hour Yom Kippur break as a “lunch break”. I wonder if it was for lunch or if it just happened to be mid-day?
Leonard Grossman
September 25, 2013 at 10:44 am
Alan, Perhaps I got the idea of sponsoring “lunch” on Yom Kippur this year from her, although we delayed lunch until after sundown.
I suspect it was her sense of humor..or she was surprised by the break.
Leonard Grossman
September 25, 2013 at 12:39 pm
Alan, I notice Trudel said the service was in German but her photo album for September 1936 had a photo of Temple Sholom, which in included. But her September album had photos going all the way back to “Decoration Day,” so I am not sure whether she went to Temple Sholom for Yom Kippur or earlier that season.