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Wednesday December 1, 1937

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

Little flurry with Melvin Fitzgerald in class today. He is too free with his Image result for firefly 1937temper and swear-words – but not to me thank goodness!  Saw “Firefly” last night and loved it!  Went to Clyde’s to work on Dit’s Christmas present.

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

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The Battle of Nanking began.

Japan recognized the Franco regime.

Image result for Otto MeissnerOtto Meissner entered the Hitler Cabinet as Minister of State and Head of the Chancellory.

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Wellington's central fire station is opened on December 1, 1937, topped by the famous Blundell clock.

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Friday December 25, 1936

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.

Mary Jo and I fooled around in Juarez. Went to church, where service College Holiday Posterwas going on, and to the market. She got a gift or two!  That night we all saw “College Holiday“- Fair. Very good Christmas Day!

 

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

Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng in Xian incident

The Xi’an Incident ended when Chiang Kai-shek was released.

A new Popeye he is In The Army Now

Chicago Daily Tribune December 25, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune December 25, 1936

Sunday December 20, 1936

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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Christmas cards from Carsey, Shugarts, Mahota, Jessica Belle

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

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In Cannes, Wallis Simpson spoke to the media for the first time since her divorce, although she took no questions. She mostly talked about the weather and the beauty of the French Riviera. Herman Rogers, who was hosting Mrs. Simpson at the villa where the reception took place, said she would be staying there for several months

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

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Democrat and Chronicle from Rochester, New York
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Luggage handler Waterloo Station London surrounded by Christmas parcels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chicago Sunday Tribune December 20, 1936
Chicago Sunday Tribune December 20, 1936