Daily Archives: February 19, 2016

Wednesday February 19, 1936

diary 2The story continues with the second journal.  This is an entry from her personal diary,  written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago.  Click here to read more

 

Has party for Dramatic Club – Only about 15 there counting everybody but we had a fair time.

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

The high was -27 in Brooksville, Pa. this morning as the 1936 cold wave continues.

 

Chicago Daily Tribune Feb 19, 1936 pg 13
Chicago Daily Tribune Feb 19, 1936 pg 13
Chicago Daily Tribune Feb 19,1936 pg 3
Chicago Daily Tribune Feb 19,1936 pg 3

The Battle of Amba Aradam ended in an Italian victory.

The Spanish Republic announced an amnesty for the rebels in the 1934 Asturian revolt

The Breckenridge American, Stevens County Texas,  Feb 19, 1936
The Breckenridge American, Stevens County Texas, Feb 19, 1936