(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago.  Click here to read more)

At 4 there was a faculty barbecue at the Fair Grounds.  We were entertained by the Board.  The band gave us a concert.  At night we surprised Bernard by going out. Twas his birthday – Velma, Dwight, Bess, Prentess, Alyce Claire and I went out. Pete and Velma couldn’t, Wilma is visiting Velma.

Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:

It’s Hitler’s Birthday.

The Gallup Riot caught on film.

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(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago.  Click here to read more)

Went to dinner bridge party given by Mrs. Tammi Hubbard for about 4 tables. Good lunch, good time and I won First prize.  A darling battle of Evening in Paris Perfume  – Surely Thrilled.  Got some white shoes.

Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:

The wind takes a toll and a security bill is making its way through congress.

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