Daily Archives: August 29, 2015

Thursday August 29, 1935

(This is an entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)

Washed and ironed, tried to pack but the weather is too hot!

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

 

The musical comedy film Top Hat starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers premiered in New York City.

The royal engagement of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott is announced.

 

The HM Queen Astrid of Belgium passed away.

Corsicana Daily News August 29, 1935
Corsicana Daily News August 29, 1935