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request of Elon H. Hooker. They want me as him to join the board of Cottrell's Research Corporation which I declined on the ground that I am just trying to reduce my connections and withdraw from all boards. Hamerschlag is on his way to Casablanca so mentioned George to him
Hooker is again dreaming and planning, asked me whether I would join him if he decided to try to run Allied Dye & Chemical Corporation!
Home for supper. Buddie Bell and his wife for visit. He shows me a ^[[metal &]] rubber spring joint of his invention
Jan 16. Here all day.
Jan 17. Impatient and bored on account of delays caused by inventory etc of merger. Supper at U.C. then theatre
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boresome piece
Jan 18. George Roll here early then went to U.C. to meet Nelis who wants to borrow $50000 for his publishing concern. Told him no. Then went to see a play "Captain Applejack" not quite so boresome as others
Jan 19. Here all day. Wired to Karpen
Jan 20. George Roll here at breakfast. told him next week Karpen will be here to discuss various matters 
Had an appointment with dentist but Celine took car without notifying me and knocked all my plans for morning to pieces.
Went to N.Y. supper at U.C
Jan 21. Went to New York, plans again impact on account of car being taken away
Evg at Century Club lecture on Siberia by Crane