Sunday February 21, 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.

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Preacher Rodney “Gypsy” Smith

Heard Gypsy Smith twice – he is very sincere.  Slept late!

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Nearly 40,000 Republican militia launched an attack on Oviedo.

Image result for José Asensio TorradoThe Spanish government dismissed General José Asensio Torrado after the fall of Málaga.

France closed its border with Spain to keep foreign fighters and weapons out of the Civil War.

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The Italians captured the leader of the Ethiopian resistance, Desta Damtew.

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Arrowbile

The first successful flying car, the Waterman Arrowbile, made its first flight.

 

Chicago Suday Tribune February 21, 1937
Chicago Suday Tribune February 21, 1937

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