Daily Archives: December 22, 2015

Sunday December 22, 1935

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

Church twice – not S.S. Bill Brunson sang one of his own songs at night.  Heard Dit had operation for appendicitis last Friday.   Heard about Jaime’s Eula Brown.  Saw Mr. Wheat

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

1930s Christmas toy display window, Dayton's of Minneapolis. Click through for many more delightful examples of Christmas windows from the 1800s-1960s!:
Christmas toy display window, Dayton’s of Minneapolis
Sir Anthony-Eden number 10 Official.jpg
Sir Anthony-Eden number 10 Official.jpg

Anthony Eden was named Britain’s new Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.

Droves of people braved a harsh winter storm to watch the great unveiling of the 22 foot tall Santa statue in Santa Claus, Indiana. capitalize on the town’s unique name.

 

Chicago Sunday Tribune Dec 22, 1935
Chicago Sunday Tribune Dec 22, 1935