Daily Archives: February 24, 2017

Wednesday February 24, 1937

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.

School Meeting.

Here’s what else was happening today.

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In the Battle of Jarama, Republicans tried to take strategic Pingarrón Hill southeast of Madrid but were pushed back

Image result for february 24,1937 The Staten Island Ferry, Mary Murray,

Chicago Daily Tribune February 24, 1937
Chicago Daily Tribune February 24, 1937

is now in service.

Tuesday February 23, 1937

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.

Date with J.A. Hall – Saw ” On the Avenue” – GoodOn the Avenue Poster

 

 

 

 

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

Image result for murray murdoch 500 ny rangersMurray Murdoch of the New York Rangers became the first player in NHL history to appear in 500 consecutive games

Haile Selassie

Italy protested to Britain for inviting Haile Selassie to send an envoy to the king’s coronation ceremony.

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A victim of the Cleveland Torso Murderer was found.

Chicago Daily Tribune February 23, 1937
Chicago Daily Tribune February 23, 1937