March 13 to March 17, 1962

EDITOR'S NOTE:
I WILL get back in date synch with the promise of the blog title.
But first, we need to play some catch up.  As mentioned, THE SECRET LIFE OF TONY CONNOR begins on March13, 1962.  Here are a few days at a time.



March 13, 1962
Slept at Steve's.
Worked on science project.
Good day.

March 14, 1962

Set up my science fair project. 

Had a rough day in Nelly McGrath's class. "And so then, in order to forget, England and France forgot their differences." Collect these McGrathisms to keep things interesting.
Lousy day also because I discovered today the facts of life... I'm getting a C in geometry.

March 15, 1962

Science fair day.
Good day, ending on a romantic note when (sigh) Jessica Chambless asked if I had change for a quarter. Alas, I did not. (Sigh again.)


March16, 1962

Did fair on physics test, did well on English vocabulary test.
After school attended church with Joe Bonczek, Timmy, and Linda Ferraresso. Others: Rondo, Tim Barnett, Patty Owens, Jean Henchey, Ruth Campbell, Lois Ferrarresso, Inez Butmon, Kathy McCarthy, Sue Reimer.
Rondo and Barnett stole my hat and gave it to Betsy Chambless.
At home, received a call from Joe B. (p.o.ed at Inez B.) and helped him compose a note.
Played ping-pong at Huckel's. Beat Huck 21 to 15, lost to Mike {Evans} 21 to 15, Mike beat his brother Tom, Tom beat Huck, and Huck beat Mike.

Today did much levelheaded thinking. At the end of a good day, I'm a happy boy.


March 17, 1962  Saturday
Last night I slept at Mike's {Evans}. Far from home-- 3 miles. Late at night-- 10:30 p.m. So...
I woke at 8:40 and made it to work at Simsburytown office complex-- my first day on the job-- by 9 a.m. Worked to 1 p.m. on empty stomach-- total pay $3.50. My first day on the job required organization. I am a janitor.
Spaghetti for lunch in honor of St. Patrick.
Basketball with Biff{Wood}. Red hot on set shot.
Watched NIT.
Read Newsweek cover to cover.
Read TOM SAWYER, the comic book.
Listened to New England basketball tournament-- Hartford Public High School(78) versus Pittsfield Mass (65). Eddie Griffin scored 32 points for Hartford; Mark Belanger scored 32 for Pittsfield.
Tomorrow is Pa's 48th birthday.

Photo of Frederick J. Connor from 1965