The invitation to the wedding. I don’t know how they planned the wedding and got the invitations made, when they didn’t know until the day before if they could actually get married.
Category: Cynthia’s Diary
Cynthia’s Diary – June 5 – 11, 1944
Mon June 5th
Had letter from my darling John. Also one from Daddy with L5-0-0 on Saturday. When John came. I had 2 parcels from John’s mother and sister. Bridal set, (nightdress, slip and panties). Also 2 pairs stockings and pair of babies booties. I had to pay 18/1 for them. Gosh was I mad.
Also had letter from John which one of the fellows brought down. Sent of some invitation cars. I should have come on duty at the Station Sat. but forgot all about it. Went on duty today. Phoned StrandPalace Hotel. They are full up. Girls moaned (because I) forgot going on duty.
Tues June 6th
Had letter from Uncle Arthur. Our troops have started to invade near France.
Wed June 7th
Mr. Pryke gave me a cheque for L2-2-0 for wedding present. Carm and Chuck came to supper. Don’t think I’ll tell John. He hates Carmel. Pamela at Elaine’s went to dance. Stayed in and did sewing.
Thurs June 8th
Elaine came in evening. Gee I’m getting excited. Hope John can get leave. The wedding’s just got to come off now. I’ve been dashing everywhere arranging things. Lovely invitation cards.
Fri June 9th
Went to the show. Saw Fred McMurrey and Paulette Goddard in “Standing Room Onlyâ€. Looked in dance, while I took dog walk. Eileen, Pam, and Elaine. Had a talk with Stan. Wrote to John. I write him nearly every day.
Sat June 10th
Mummy and I went to Guildford. Got rest of veiling and headdresses for bridesmaids etc. Had tea Abbotts Kitchen. Had cheque from John’s mother 200 dollars. 44-17-10.
Sun June 11th
Went to show. Wrote to John. Gee I’m getting excited. To think I’ll really be John’s wife, and he’ll be my own darling husband. He’s the best man in the whole world and the handsomest too, and I wouldn’t part with him, not for a million pounds I love him with all my heart and soul. Oh! Dearest come to me soon.
Cynthia’s Diary – May 2 – 3, 1942
Saturday 2nd May
Charles stayed at Dots. Met his Regimental Sergeant Majors. Bob did not phone, but came for helmet etc., while I was at the office. Did not leave message!! Maybe someone said something. Daddy came home on leave. Bought two records. Went to Cranleigh Hotel, got off with soldier. Went to Three Horseshoes. All sold out quite early. As most of the English are going abroad and celebrating first. Charles came. Paid for me at dance. Got off with officer.
Sunday 3rd May
Charles went back before 12 o’clock. Mummy and Daddy, Pamela & Pat went to movies. Robbie called to see if I’d go a ride with him. Saw Don and Tommy. Went on Bike to Rudgwick. Charles bought me ice also bought another. Went walk. Had a bit of his supper. Saw Roy, spoke, saw naughty Charles. A Canadian rode home with me. Joan introduced me to her mother. Met Tony and Margie. Went to have drink, but all places closed. They came home to supper. Had rather a good time. Did not leave till late.
Cynthia’s Diary – April 30 – May 1, 1942
Thursday 30th April
Met Goldie and some others. Went to office on Bus. Went to movies. Saw “China Seas†with Clark Gable, Rosalind Russell and Jean Harlow. About 12/30 p.m. I was awakened by a knocking at door. It was Bob. He’d had an accident on the Colonel’s motor bike at a place near Ewhurst. It’s a wonder he didn’t get killed. Mummy sewed his trousers. He was coming to see me all the way from Eastbourne. He may come Tuesday with Ian and he may phone me Saturday, as I might go to London. I hope he doesn’t get into trouble.
Friday 1st May
Bob phoned for truck, or rather staff car. He left his helmet, gloves etc. behind. Did not go out in the evening, but did the ironing.
Cynthia’s Diary – April 28 – 29, 1942
Tuesday 28th April
Did not go anywhere much. Phoned Charles, but he was not there. He had gone to Horsham. Talked long time to Jean and Betty. Did a bit of washing and tidying drawers up etc. Think I will go to Rudgwick instead of meeting Nic tomorrow. Have not heard from Bob. The mean thing he said he would phone.
Wednesday 29th April
Phoned Charles but could not get him. Went to Rudgwick on bike with Dorothy. Gordon was busy working with Ray Kay. Charles was playing cards. Went to Queen’s Head, had Brandy and draft stout. Had several offers of drinks. Charles and Gordon rode bikes home. Dot sat on crossbar, I sat on saddle! Did not get home till late. Charles and Gordon rode back on our bikes. Had supper at Dorothy’s. They went about 2:15 a.m.
Cynthia’s Diary – April 26 – 27, 1942
Sunday 26th April
Sang. Charles played piano. Charles came, took photos. Went to Rudgwick on bus. Saw Naughty Charles. Met Gordon. All the boys kept joking etc. Dorothy came. Went to Queens Head. Went to house, also in ambulances. Went and had cake, bread and jam and tea with salt-peter in it at the house in the Transport Office. Did not leave till about 12:15 a.m. Gordon cycled little way. Showed me garage. Enjoyed ourselves.
Monday 27th April
Went to movies saw Tyrone Power in “Yank in the R.A.F.â€Â Went in half crown seats. Also saw “South Panamaâ€. Tyrone Power reminds me of Bob in his ways. Soldier walked along with me. Went to fish and chip shop. Closed. Canadian chased me. Tried to find out where I lived. Also English soldier.
Cynthia’s Diary – April 24 – 25, 1942
Friday 24th April
Went to movies saw “Parachute Battalion†with Richard Cromwell. Very good. Saw John. Did not invite him in. He’s on 48 hours leave. Saw Margie. Saw lots of soldiers I know. Movies do not finish till about ten o’clock now. Think I’ll send for Richard Cromwell’s autograph!!
Saturday 25th April
Went to dance. Saw Margie. Talked to Bob and Bill at garage. Danced mostly with Charles. Arranged to see Nic Wednesday. Charles came home with me. Went home on my bike at about 2:30 a.m. Tommy came had supper also Dorothy. Charles is coming tomorrow.
Cynthia’s Diary – April 22 – 23, 1942
Wednesday 22nd April
Wednesday morning Bob phoned.  Came lunch time. I phoned office, had couple hours off. Bob may come tonight. Went talked to Margie at cinema. Saw Pat Milton spoke. John came in evening. Met Betty, Rennie, also Bert and Jack Eagle. Could not get rid of them. Saw Jim etc. Saw Vincent. Played cards. Got a little fed up. Shall be glad to go to dance tomorrow.
Thursday 23rd April
Danced with lots of officers.
Saw Jim, Jonnie Ford etc. Pamela not very well. Took ring to jewelers! Went to dance. John came for me in truck. George danced with me a lot. Saw swimming pool, tennis court, X-ray plates. French Canadian proposed to me his name is Oscar. He’s terrible and I hate the sight of him. Betty introduced me to Mother. Danced with June Bissett. Came home in truck about one o’clock.
Cynthia’s Diary – April 20 – 21, 1942
Monday 20th April
Went to pictures with George and John saw “Appointment for Love†with Charles Boyer also Richard Arlen in “Black Diamondsâ€. They came home. John brought my film from Tony. They did not leave till late. Argued about which is the best engine in the world. They say Oldsmobile. We say Rolls Royce. George is a little sloppy at times.
Tuesday 21st April
Bob did not come after all. Saw Robbie and Jonnie two staff sargeants. Went ride to Baynards Park. Saw Lake. Lovely. Got back quite early. Went with Robbie alone to lake. He kissed me a few times.
Cynthia’s Diary – April 18 – 19, 1942
Saturday 18th April
Saw Tony and Margie. She likes me. Saw Earl and Vincent. Bob phoned yesterday. Came today. Went drive in staff car. Sven stayed to tea. Bob’s coming on Tuesday. Went to dance. John took me. Buck (Charles) came for weekend Cranleigh. Dot and Gordy came to Cranleigh Hotel. Saw Mr. Renny and sister. Charles was at dance. Waited for truck with him. Mummy quarreled with him. Buck, John and him nearly had fight. Buck stayed supper. Charles may meet me Wednesday. Danced a lot with him.
Sunday 19th April
Buck came said he can’t go to movies with me. Saw Earl and friend; did not go to movies with him or Vincent. John, Fred McMurray and George came. Went had drink at Cranleigh Hotel. Jean and mother there. Danced. Saw lots I know; saw my sergeant major. Saw Robbie. He apologized for not taking me to movies, but maybe we’ll try again sometime. Boys did not go until late. Went to Three Horseshoes.