Daily Archives: August 23, 2016

Sunday August 23, 1936

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

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

17-year old Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians became the youngest player to pitch a complete game victory in the major leagues, defeating the St. Louis Browns 4-1. Feller struck out 15 batters

Two influential figures in non-intervention: the British Neville Chamberlain (left) and the French Léon Blum (right)

The Soviet Union announced acceptance of the French non-intervention plan

 

Newsboys window shop at a sporting goods store in Jackson, Ohio.
Chicago Sunday Tribune August 23, 1936
Chicago Sunday Tribune August 23, 1936