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Wednesday February 3, 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.

No post today.

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

 

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Louisville, Ky

In the wake of the Ohio River Flood, President Roosevelt presented a request to Congress for almost $3 billion for flood control improvements.

 

The Battle of Málaga began.

 

 

 

 

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Filipino Catholicism

The 33rd International Eucharistic Congress opened in Manila, Philippines. It was the first eucharistic congress held in Asia.

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The old Federal Building in Portland where men are waiting to help with snow shoveling.
Chicago Daily Tribune Feb 3, 1937
Chicago Daily Tribune Feb 3, 1937