Daily Archives: May 9, 2015

Friday May 10, 1935

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

Letter from Bernard – Envelope from Carsey with just an invitation to the dance tonight. Came Wed. night – I answered it last night. Rode with Jack LeBaron – Margaret Wolfe, Joyce Kistler, Alyce Claire, Mrs. Grady and I.  Saw Lavora at the Band Concert.

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

The first Hiawatha Steam  train is put into service in Chicago. It will run to Milwaukee.

Germany is touting a reduction in unemployment and the weather is still causing problems.

The Paris News Paris, TX May 10, 1935
The Paris News Paris, TX May 10, 1935

Thursday May 9, 1935

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

No Post today

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

Almost 50 Naval Planes are flown to Midway Island in Hawaii, They will be stationed at Peral Harbor.   This is the first step of America preparing for potential war.

The Abluquerque Journal Albuquerque, NM pg 1 May 9, 1935
The Abluquerque Journal Albuquerque, NM pg 1 May 9, 1935

The government questioning relief funds for so called ‘new fangled’ invisible panties.

The Gallup Independent Gallup, NM pg 1 May 9, 1935
The Gallup Independent Gallup, NM pg 1 May 9, 1935

Wednesday May 8, 1935

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

No Post today:

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

The President promises to veto the Patman Bonus Bill and Amelia Earhart takes to the skies again to become thef irst person to fly solo nonstop from Mexico City to Newark; 14hrs 19min

Hamilton Daily News Journal  Fort hamilton, IN May 8, 1935
Hamilton Daily News Journal Fort hamilton, IN May 8, 1935