Daily Archives: April 26, 2017

Sunday April 25, 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.

Fooled around and saw the city!  Started home after late dinner. Took me about 4 1/2 hours to drive each way – pretty good – lovely time!

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

 

State Emblem of the Soviet Union.svgThe Soviet Union announced the completion of all goals of the five-year plan nine months to a year ahead of schedule. The announcement came despite numerous articles in the state-controlled press stating that many branches of the plan were lagging behind

 

Image result for april 25, 1937New Zealand contingent at 1937 Anzac Day commemoration

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Paris, French actor TINO ROSSI is escorted by policemen through a crowd of fans

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Chicago Daily Tribune April 25, 1937
Chicago Daily Tribune April 25, 1937