Charles Burchfield, Journals, March 2, 1935

Lucky enough to see a loaded grain barge put into motion by a tug, and the whole operation of the grain being sucked up into an elevator – looking a boat “the Harry Yates” – a chunky good natured man gives us permission to come on board – have to climb long ladder - the children are somewhat scared, but bravely climb – walk all over boat – men riveting –

Drive down to D. L&W Station & thence to Island­ at foot of Michigan – then out to Lackawanna & then up to theater to get rest of family.

Bertha talks so much about “The Scarlet Pimpernel” that I had to go, in the evening to see it. A very tense, w­ell done picture, which I enjoyed as completely as anything I’ve seen for a while.

Charles E. Burchfield,  March 2, 1935