Tuesday, 9 November 1937
Had a day in town, Flora living 10 miles from Los Angeles. Nice shops, had lunch in Bullocks, fine store and a very nice town. I like Los Angeles.
Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 7 Nov: Beverly Hills movie stars
Sunday, 7 November 1937
Reg cooked the breakfast then took me for a drive, got back at 1. Flora took us around Beverly Hills, showed us where all the movie stars live. Got back at 4. Only an hour away, she had to cook dinner. Have very late meals.
Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 6 Nov: Beverly Hills, California
Saturday, 6 November 1937
Just sat around and talked, Reg got home about 4 so Flora drove us around while she did her shopping.
Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 5 Nov: Beverly Hills
Friday, 5 November 1937
Went for a walk around Beverly Hills, Reg came home, very nice man. Small but good to them all.
Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 4 Nov: San Franciso to Los Angeles, CA – 500 miles
Thursday, 4 November 1937
Left Frisco for Los Angeles 7, bus from the city. Arthur came down with us to see us off – had a lovely run of about 500 miles to Hollywood. Got there at 7. Flora & her 2 boys [Jack and William] there to meet us. Drove to her house [110 N Maple Drive, Beverly Hills], Spanish type, 2 nice boys, her husband [Reginald Goldwater] away for the night on business, Had a lovely place, 2 nice bathrooms, lots of talk then to bed.
110 North Maple Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Los Angeles, CA
San Francisco, CA
[Flora’s son, Jack Goldwater, was killed 7 December 1941 on board the USS West Virginia at Pearl Harbor during the initial surprise attack by the Japanese which thrust the US into WW2. Bella McRitchie wrote to Thirza on 6 April 1942 that her dear grandson Jack was not meant to be on duty that day but had taken a friend’s shift. She wrote that he was blown to bits by the first bomb whilst trying to radio from the turret. Unfortunately Thirza never received the letter, having passed away herself from cancer the preceding August at age 62.]
Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 3 Nov: Frisco, lunch in the city and a final look around
Wednesday, 3 November 1937
Bella and I went to Frisco. Had a good look about, for the last time. Had a nice lunch before we left, meals are dear in S. A. [Santa Anna?]
Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 2 Nov: Frisco, lunch at the Golden Pheasant
Tuesday, 2 November 1937
Met Jean in town, took us to the Golden Pheasant for lunch. Bought hat later for 6 – 16 then Jean drove us home, where we had afternoon tea. Said goodbye to her, will not be seeing her again.
Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 1 Nov: Frisco, time out with Bella McRitchie
Monday, 1 November 1937
Washing day – over at 9, went into town. Bella & I had our hair washed & set, fingernails done, looking quite swish 40c/- and 15c/- for nails. Had lunch at the Emporium, got back early.
Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 31 Oct: Frisco, day trip to Grass Valley, Nevada
Sunday, 31 October 1937
Left home at ¼ to 7. Took car to the ferry. Huge boat – Santa Clara to Oakland then took train to Sacramento, the capital, 2 hours run in the train. Lorna Finch met us at the station, drove us 3 miles to their home, got there about 10, sat down to breakfast grapefruit, bacon, sausages & eggs quite a large meal, then Mr Finch drove us 157 miles to Grass Valley, Nevada. Got back to the house about 4. Had been on the road, had a big dinner at night. Got back to Frisco at 11 o’clock.
San Francisco, CA
Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 30 Oct: Frisco, staying at 7th Avenue
Saturday, 30 October 1937
Came to Bella’s about 9.30. The Spriggins only staying 3 days in Frisco, so have gone to 7th avenue. After lunch went into town, all the shops are open until 6 o’clock – had afternoon tea at the City of Paris, one of the best shops. Had dinner, then played crib with Arthur, lost his right thumb about 19 years ago.