In Days Gone By: Antiquated Words and Phrases From the 1930s and '40s, Part I

In Days Gone By: Antiquated words and phrases from the 1930s and '40s, part I

In September 2023, I wrote two articles regarding antiquated words from 1900 to 1920 which you can read HERE. Similarly in researching various subjects in the 1930s and 1940s, I...

In Days Gone By: Antiquated words and phrases from the 1930s and '40s, part I - Lynnwood Today

World War II scrap metal collection at 5th and Main in Edmonds, 1942. (Photo courtesy Edmonds Historical Museum) In September 2023, I wrote two articles regarding antiquated words from 1900 to 1920 which you can read HERE. Similarly in researching various subjects in the 1930s and 1940s, I have come across a few unique words and phrases that appeared in local newspapers, personal written and oral histories, and other documents. When encountering…