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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

Saturday April 25, 1936

diary 2

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.

Off to El Paso with Harps and Lenora Shafer at 6 A.M. Arrive noon at Mrs. Dauner’s  (Lenora’s Aunt) at 3717 Nations . Phone Jaime and Dit – Dit is at 1009 N. Stauton at the Mahlou Apts no 3.  Seventh house the child has lived in since she married.  Saw “Mr Deeds Goes to Town” in the P.M. with Jaime, Dit n Mary Jo.  Jonathon arrived at 4:30.  Went to Jaime’s place at Mrs. Andrews on Trowbridge.  She has gorgeous flowers of every kind.  Symphony with Stokowski, Leopold that night.   Enjoyed it immensely and thrilled by the “new” music. Saw Rowaina but she didn’t see me.   Saw Miss Anderson and her pal from Pecos who were in Mexico City last year.   Paul Zink there too.   Harold n’ Jaime joined us and Jonathon decided to stay at the Gateway.  Lenora’s folks came to take her to Juarez and we went to the Spinning Wheel.  Biggest drinks ever for a dime.  Freddie and Sally were there too.  To bed about 1 A.M.

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

A new New Yorker and Saturday Evening Post

It’s Anzac Day in Australia – marking the  first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.

The Battle of the Ogaden ended in Italian victory and Mussolini inaugurated the new planned town of Aprilia, Lazio.

Two football players shake hands in front of a referee over the pitch's center circle.
Harry Hooper of Sheffield United and Alex James of Arsenal shake hands at the start of the match

Arsenal defeated Sheffield United 1-0 in the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium.

Members of the Arab Higher Committee

The Arab Higher Committee was established.

Chicago Daily Tribune April 25, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune April 25, 1936