Daily Archives: December 29, 2016

Tuesday December 29, 1936

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

Last night there was a party at the annex and we played “Hookey”  They took it fairly well after they caught on – went to El Paso today and heard the El Paso Symphony with a sporano soloist tonight – Very nice program.  They didn’t play any of my particular favorites but did as well as I’d ever heard them.

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

The Battle of Lopera ended in Nationalist victory.

Spain released the Palos but held part of the cargo

Chicago Daily Tribune December 29, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune December 29, 1936

Monday December 28, 1936

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

No post today

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

 

A new Time Magazine

Image result for december 28, 1936

Image result for german torpedo boats

 

 

In response to the Palos incident, Germany dispatched a fleet of torpedo boats to protect German shipping in the Bay of Biscay region

 

Image result for december 28, 1936
People Doing the Lindy Hop – Life Magazine
Image result for december 28, 1936
The St. Louis District celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of its novitiate at Glencoe, MO
Chicago Daily Tribune December 28, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune December 28, 1936