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About Shanna Vicker

I was lucky enough to be a part of my Grandmother Elizabeth Carsey's last 40 years. We played countless card games, read books, played dress-up and many other games at her house. My family spent almost every holiday with her and Grandpa (until his death in 1985.) She was loved by the entire neighborhood and was often referred to as the Neighborhood Grandma. I held a special pride in the fact that I could call her mine! Through her simplicity, she taught me the basics of life and the things which make you happy. Love your family, your church and music. The only thing worth crying over is beautiful music. And above all else, approach life with a sense of humor. I have done my best to live up to her expectations and pass those lessons onto my children.

Sunday September 5, 1937

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diary 2The story continues with the second journal. This is an entry from her personal diary, by Elizabeth Lancaster Letter from Arnold telling me

Came to Roswell and visited the Klyngs in their apt. on Missouri. Alyce Claire came in at night.

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Llanes fell to the Nationalists.

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Roberto M. Ortiz

The Argentine presidential election was held, resulting in the election of Roberto María Ortiz.

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Japan established a naval blockade spanning the entire Chinese coastline with the exception of ports where foreign powers had treaty rights.

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Chicago Sunday Tribune Sept 5, 1937
Chicago Sunday Tribune Sept 5, 1937

 

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Saturday, September 4, 1937

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diary 2The story continues with the second journal. This is an entry from her personal diary, by Elizabeth Lancaster Letter from Arnold telling me

Telegram saying Arnold can’t come and I’m so disappointed I could weep if it would improve the situation!

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The press of the Soviet Union blamed the August 30 sinking of the Timiryazev on Italy. “The government will make the Fascist bandits pay dearly”, declared Pravda.

Zhangjiakou is located in HebeiThe Japanese puppet state known as the South Chahar Autonomous Government was established in Zhangjiakou.

 

 

 

A new New Yorker and Saturday Evening Post magazine

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The Dog Cemetery got its start when Key Underwood laid his beloved coon dog, Troop, to rest at the Key Underwood Coon Dog Memorial Graveyard in AlabamaDog Cemetery got its start when Key Underwood laid his beloved coon dog, Troop, to rest on September 4, 1937 (photo courtesy of the Key Underwood Coon Dog Memorial Graveyard)

Historical photos part 1776. A crowd of youths taunt Dorothy Counts, 15, as she walks to the previously all-white Harding High School to enroll, September 4, 19A close-up photo of Lincoln’s head at Mount Rushmore while under construction.

Chicago Daily Tribune September 5, 1937
Chicago Daily Tribune September 5, 1937
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Friday September 3, 1937

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diary 2The story continues with the second journal. This is an entry from her personal diary, by Elizabeth Lancaster Letter from Arnold telling me

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Congress of Industrial Organizations leader John L. Lewis gave a radio address broadcast across the United States in which he attacked the Roosevelt Administration for professing impartiality in the country’s labor disputes instead of supporting the workers. Lewis brought up the prospect of creating a farmer-labor third party movement.

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Another Soviet merchant ship, the Blagoev, was attacked near Greece and sunk in the Mediterranean.

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Chicago Daily Tribune Sept, 3, 1937
Chicago Daily Tribune Sept, 3, 1937

 

Alice Marble competes in  the U.S. National Championships—now known as the U.S. Open

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Thursday September 2, 1937

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The Great Hong Kong typhoon killed 11,000 people.

Image result for Hermann Göring stuttgartHermann Göring warned in a speech in Stuttgart that if a new boycott of Nazi Germany was attempted, “any damages caused will be paid by Jews in Germany.

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The British tanker Woodford was sunk by an unknown submarine off the Spanish coast.

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Cotton workers in Prattville, Alabama take a lunch break

Chicago Daily Tribune September 2, 1937
Chicago Daily Tribune September 2, 1937

Female firefighters in the Tohoku District of  Japan practice drills.

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September 1, 1937

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diary 2The story continues with the second journal. This is an entry from her personal diary, by Elizabeth Lancaster Letter from Arnold telling me

Letter from Arnold yesterday – dad took Mrs. Dixon to El Paso to be operated on for appendicitis.  She has been sick about a week.  Last night and Monday night I stayed with Mrs. Wheat because Joe Ben and Billy have gone on a trip to N. Mex. dad gave Mr. Garmer an account of my engagement to Arnold.  Mr. G. Said “The fellow that used to teach here? He sure is fine!” So glad people agree with me!

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The Battle of Taiyuan began for control of the capital of Shanxi Province.

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The Nationalists launched the Asturias Offensive on the northern front.

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The post office opened in Rolling Hills, Ca.

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Chicago Daily Tribune Sept. 1, 1937
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Tuesday August 31, 1937

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The story continues with the second journal. This is an entry from her personal diary, by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more.

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Actors Tallulah Bankhead and John Emery were married in Jasper, Alabama

After a long day of picking ...After a long day of picking cotton, people enjoy music and dance at night outside a cabin. These workers are among 700 blacks living on the Will Howard Smith plantation near Prattville, Alabama.

 

 

 

Just back from the Far East, ...Just back from the Far East, Helen Keller stops in Dallas to visit her brother.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chicago daily Tribune August 31, 1937

 

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Monday August 30, 1937

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The story continues with the second journal. This is an entry from her personal diary, by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more.

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Joe Louis retained boxing’s World Heavyweight Championship with a 15-round decision over Tommy Farr at Yankee Stadium.

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The Russian freighter Timiryazev was torpedoed and sunk near Dellys. All 30 crew were rescued by a fishing boat.

Eberhard von Stohrer was appointed the new German ambassador to the Spanish Nationalist government

The Japanese Minister of the Navy on the cover of this week’s Time Magazine

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Chicago Daily Tribune August 30, 1937
Chicago Daily Tribune August 30, 1937
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Sunday August 29, 1937

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The story continues with the second journal. This is an entry from her personal diary, by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more.

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Britain sent a sharp note of protest to the Japanese government demanding a formal apology for the wounding of their ambassado

Image result for august 29, 1937The Super Chief  headed by ATSF 2 A and B at Chillicothe Illinois.

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Chicago Daily Tribune August 29, 1937
Chicago Daily Tribune August 29, 1937
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Saturday August 28, 1937

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The story continues with the second journal. This is an entry from her personal diary, by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more.

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H. S. Wong took the famous Bloody Saturday photograph, showing a baby crying in the bombed-out ruins of a Shanghai railway station.

The Vatican recognized the Franco regime and sent an apostolic delegate.

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Churchman cigarette card of Sydney Wooderson.jpgEnglish athlete Sydney Wooderson set a new world record at Motspur Park by running a mile in 4 minutes 6.4 seconds.

Chicago Daily Tribune August 28, 1937
Chicago Daily Tribune August 28, 1937

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Friday August 27, 1937

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The story continues with the second journal. This is an entry from her personal diary, by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more.

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Letter from Arnold telling me of chance to live in Goldsmith’sPool Camp in Ector County. I wish that someone would tell us definitely what we are going to do!  Told Ms. Frank Williams about Arnold and Me!  Then Mrs. Swarty and Mrs McWhorter.

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The Kwantung Army occupied Zhangjiakou.

Image result for august 27, 1937Captain George E. T. Eyston breaks his own automobile land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah

British battleship H.M.S. Warspite, which is to be flagship of the Mediterranean fleet, leaving the floating dock at Portsmouth

 

 

 

 

Chicago Daily Tribune August 27, 1937
Chicago Daily Tribune August 27, 1937
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