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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. View all posts by Shanna Vicker →

Wednesday November 24, 1937

November 28, 2017PostsGovernor General Awards, Neville Chamberlain, Nine Power TreatyShanna Vicker

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

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The Nine Power Treaty Conference ended with little accomplished.

British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain responded to a question in the House of Commons about Lord Halifax’s recent trip to Germany by explaining that the visit was “entirely private and unofficial” and so he would not “make any further statement in regard to them at this stage.” Chamberlain called speculation in the British press about the nature of the discussions “not only irresponsible but highly inaccurate.”

In Canada, the first Governor General’s Awards were presented by Lord Tweedsmuir

The Evening News from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on November 24, 1937 · Page 13

Tuesday November 23, 1937

November 28, 2017PostsBelgiumShanna Vicker

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

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Paul-Émile Janson

Paul-Émile Janson became Prime Minister of Belgium.

The play Of Mice and Men, based on the John Steinbeck novel of the same name, premiered at the Music Box Theatre on Broadway.

Monday November 22, 1937

November 23, 2017PostsLeopold III, Muslim Society, Peel CommissionShanna Vicker

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

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Image result for muslim society 1 The Muslim Society of Great Britain held its first public meeting to protest the Peel Commission‘s recommendation to partition Palestine. Sir Ernest Nathaniel Bennett chaired the meeting

Belgium’s King Leopold the third is on the cover of this week’s Time Magazine

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Sunday November 21, 1937

November 23, 2017PostsNeville Chamberlain, treasure islandShanna Vicker

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

Sure enough. they left this morning about ten for Andews and I moped all day. Went to Clyde’s apartment in the evening.

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Lord Halifax ended his visit to Nazi Germany. He returned to London believing that Hitler could be bargained with, and this development marked the beginning of Neville Chamberlain‘s appeasement policy toward Germany

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Treasure Island – at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco – is dedicated.

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Saturday November 20, 1937

November 21, 2017Postsboxing, Second Sino-Japanese War, Wedding dayShanna Vicker

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

Arnold called about 10 a.m. Had a chance to come to Carlsbad with fellows going to the Caverns. He came on up here – My premonitions about him surely come true. Been feeling that he’d come or call for “two days!” Saw “Live Begins at College” with Ritz Brothers! Silly! Saw our bookcase. Saw Velma and Pete, Evelyn was married today! Was to have been our wedding day if our first plans had carried!!! Visited with Hazel Hansen, Mrs. Martens, Mr and Jack called to Neb by illness of Mr,Mrs father – he is better. Rode around in the moonlight. Had Mexican supper. To bed about 2 a.m. Arnold hopes the fellows stay until afternoon but it is doubtful.!

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The Chinese government moved the capital from Nanking to Chonqing.

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The Japanese captured Suzhou

Primo Carnera, former world champion, attempted to come-back in a fight with the Marseilles champion, De Meglio, at the Salle de Wagram, Paris, on Nov. 19, 1937. He was beaten on points. Carnera registers pain when De Meglio scores with a right to the chin. (AP Photo)

Primo Carnera, former world champion, attempted to come-back in a fight with the Marseilles champion, De Meglio, at the Salle de Wagram, Paris,

A new New Yorker and Saturday Evening Post magazine

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Betty Grable & Jackie Coogan married.

Friday November 19, 1937

November 21, 2017Postslandspeed record, Popeye, SuzhouShanna Vicker

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Chinese forces abandoned their defensive line at Suzhou.

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George Eyston broke his own three-week old land speed record, achieving 311.42 mp

A new Popeye the Sailor, Protecting the Weakerist?

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Thursday November 18, 1937

November 18, 2017PostsLa CagouleShanna Vicker

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French authorities uncovered a plot by La Cagoule to overthrow the government and restore the monarchy

Wednesday November 17, 1937

November 18, 2017PostsBride wore blackShanna Vicker

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British cabinet minister Lord Halifax arrived in Germany for talks with Nazi officials.

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Louis, Prince of Hesse and by Rhine married Margaret-Campbell Geddes, daughter of Auckland Geddes, in London. The bride wore black because of the previous day’s plane crash deaths of the Duke and Duchess of Hesse and other relatives.

Tuesday November 16, 1937

November 18, 2017Postsair raid shelter, plane crashShanna Vicker

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A Junkers Ju 52 aircraft flying from Cologne to London crashed in Ostend, Belgium, killing all 11 aboard including the Duke and Duchess of Hesse.

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British MPs voted to build air-raid shelters in most of Britain’s towns and cities.

Image result for Robert Hodgson 1937 The British government announced the appointment of Robert Hodgson as agent to the Franco regime in Burgos. Although this fell short of diplomatic recognition, it was a form of de facto recognition that was a diplomatic coup for the Franco government.