Friday, August 11, 1933

I lost my nickel that Daddy gave me. The girls all played with the cats. All of us (everybody) went up to Henry and Newt's and had muskmelon and watermelon.



CCC* Company 879

Davis Mountains State Park, Texas

August 11, 1933

Copyright (c) E. O. Goldbeck

CCC* Civilian Conservation Corps



Friday, March 31, 1933

Went down to Ruth Ray's tonight. Worked on Lady of the Lake map and memorized some.

On March 31, 1933, Congress established the Civilian Conservation
Corps, which was a public work relief program for for unemployed,
unmarried men, ages 18–25.

Tuesday, March 21, 1933

Was pretty nice today. We jumped in Gym. I made three feet, one inch. Daddy lost his job.

U.S. Forest Service logo

On March 21, 1933, FDR sent a message to Congress stating that he wanted to establish a new forestry relief agency: I propose to create a Civilian Conservation Corps to be used in simple work, not interfering with normal employment, and confining itself to forestry, the prevention of soil erosion, flood control, and similar projects. I call your attention to the fact that this type of work is of definite, practical value, not only through the prevention of great present financial loss, but also as a means of creating future national wealth.