September 1, 1928

Was a half-hour late for work this morning - Father took me down.  Howard called me, then came after me this noon.  Father had (unreadable) a to-do about the jars - then went to work. Howard took me down after them then brit [sic] me home and after the Ford. Service is the word.

Rhea and I went to town and met Dorothy and we picked out a lamp for Mother. Went to the store after we got home.  Louise came after me and we went to Springfield to the dance.  Terrible fire in East Akron - some reclaiming plant.  I stayed with Louise tonight - had a good time.

Fire at Lowenthall Reclaiming (rubber) plant.  One man killed, eight houses destroyed. Damage was estimated at $500,000.