Cindy what a beautiful page, the photos are they way of life also in my mothers generation. They worked hard, got paid little, but never complained. I love America especially during that time
so wonderfully done Cindy. You've captured a piece of American history in telling your Mom's story. Love your choice of pp and colors - perfect for the era and photos. Love it!!
beautiful and endearing page and what a great piece of journaling, now in 1968 I started nursing and was paid $16 a fortnight, bed and meals provided so I think your mum got a good wage for that time, must admit nurses are well paid now.....xo
so awesome Cindy! The old 5 and dimes are a thing of the past. I loved them as a kid! You did a perfect job on this layout! I bet your mom is going to love it!
In 1943, after graduating high school, Mom worked at G.C.Murphys in Piedmont, WV. She was paid $11 a week to work 9-5, Monday thru Friday, then 9-9 on Saturday. Mom worked the candy counter, but since it was war time, the only candy available was hard tack. They had boxed cakes in a display case. On Friday, there was a delivery of chewing gum-5 cases with 144 packs per case. On Saturday, Mom had 2 helpers as everyone wanted chewing gum at 5 cents per pack. Most of the time the gum was "Black Jack". Mom was allowed to give the crumbs from the cakes to the kids who lived out back of the store. Her favorite little boy was Paul, who was about 7 or 8. After this job, Mom went to Akron to build airplanes.
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