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September 1, 1937

diary 2The story continues with the second journal. This is an entry from her personal diary, by Elizabeth Lancaster Letter from Arnold telling me

Letter from Arnold yesterday – dad took Mrs. Dixon to El Paso to be operated on for appendicitis.  She has been sick about a week.  Last night and Monday night I stayed with Mrs. Wheat because Joe Ben and Billy have gone on a trip to N. Mex. dad gave Mr. Garmer an account of my engagement to Arnold.  Mr. G. Said “The fellow that used to teach here? He sure is fine!” So glad people agree with me!

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

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The Battle of Taiyuan began for control of the capital of Shanxi Province.

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The Nationalists launched the Asturias Offensive on the northern front.

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The post office opened in Rolling Hills, Ca.

Chicago Daily Tribune Sept. 1, 1937
Chicago Daily Tribune Sept. 1, 1937

Tuesday August 31, 1937

The 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:

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Actors Tallulah Bankhead and John Emery were married in Jasper, Alabama

After a long day of picking ...After a long day of picking cotton, people enjoy music and dance at night outside a cabin. These workers are among 700 blacks living on the Will Howard Smith plantation near Prattville, Alabama.

 

 

 

Just back from the Far East, ...Just back from the Far East, Helen Keller stops in Dallas to visit her brother.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chicago daily Tribune August 31, 1937