Rumours of British landings on continent, with rather severe losses.
A policeman, Fred Kelly, for whom I did some church typing recently, has promised to give me some writing paper.
Diary pages from this date
The German Sixth Army, in pursuit of two fleeing Russian forces, reaches the outskirts of a town called Stalingrad. It's of no special significance to them - 'It was no more than a name on the map' said one officer later - but it is to become the scene of the bloodiest battle in history. And one of the most decisive: after it's over, Hitler will blame the defeat of the Third Reich on the events that are about to take place.
Things are beginning to stir. Had to get passports, landing cards and vaccination certificates. Did ironing, more washing and also packing.
Had services in Thode’s room. Rev. Klein preached.
Bobby is much better. He had a haircut today.
Dr. Cooper took a picture of all the children today. We took snaps yesterday.
Heard that we are to get in at 10 a.m. Tuesday. It will be very exciting.
Swim a.m.
Good news about.