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Saturday July 3, 1937

July 4, 2017PostsAmelia Earhardt, Brooklyn, Gas Mask, heat wave, Leningrad, WimbledonShanna Vicker

The story continues with the second journal. This is an entry from her personal diary, diary 2 by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more.

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I washed my hair and it took until noon to dry even though it was a sunny morning! In the PM we went to San Angel. It was raining hard before we got off the street car so we made a dash for the convent and stayed until it stopped. Saw the mummies n everything and bought some pictures. A little boy took us to the Pedrazal and the Cuarto del Secreto but it was so wet around the latter that we didn’t try it out. Went to San Angel Inn and Jean treated me to some coffee. We had chocolate. She took some pictures of Convent patio and of D. Rivera’s house. At supper Ruiz’s were eating out and Arturo & Luz Maria came over and talked to us of ranch life.

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Dorothy Round Little of the United Kingdom defeated Jadwiga Jędrzejowska of Poland in the ladies’ singles final at Wimbledon.

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The Marine Parkway Bridge (now the Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge) opened in Brooklyn, New York.

A gas mask drill takes place in Leningrad

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Monday August 10, 1936

August 10, 2016Postsheat wave, OlympicsShanna Vicker

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

We decided Mary Jo could go to De Paw for only the transportation extra over anything around here! I am as thrilled as she! It is as if I were going back. Maybe I will for the Centenial in May ’37. Wrote her about it – Ty-Ty is making wool crochet set for Elfy – cap, jacket, and coverlet – precious!

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Day 8 of the 1936 Olympic Games

US Men swept the 3 meter diving

Men

Event	Gold	Silver	Bronze
3 metre springboard details	Richard Degener (USA)	Marshall Wayne (USA)	Alan Greene (USA)
10 metre platform details	Marshall Wayne (USA)	Elbert Root (USA)	Hermann Stork (GER)

American novelist, John Roderigo Dos Passos, is on the cover of this weeks Time Magazine

Today is the hottest day in Arkansas history.

       Arkansas	  BRINKLEY       	 8/10/1936	108	74
       Arkansas	  CONWAY         	 8/10/1936	115	69
       Arkansas	  CORNING        	 8/10/1936	102	71
       Arkansas	  EUREKA SPRINGS 	 8/10/1936	112	74
       Arkansas	  FAYETTEVILLE EX	 8/10/1936	109	68
       Arkansas	  GRAVETTE       	 8/10/1936	112	65
       Arkansas	  MAMMOTH SPRING 	 8/10/1936	103	69
       Arkansas	  MENA           	 8/10/1936	112	76
       Arkansas	  NEWPORT        	 8/10/1936	106	70
       Arkansas	  PINE BLUFF     	 8/10/1936	108	79
       Arkansas	  POCAHONTAS 1   	 8/10/1936	99	71
       Arkansas	  PRESCOTT 2 NNW 	 8/10/1936	112	76
       Arkansas	  SUBIACO        	 8/10/1936	117	81

Saturday August 1, 1936

August 1, 2016Postsheat wave, opening ceremony, Spanish War, Summer GamesShanna Vicker

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

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The opening ceremony of the 1936 Summer Olympics was held in Berlin. As with the Winter Games in February, there was confusion between the Nazi salute and the Olympic salute. Most countries gave one salute or the other as they passed Hitler in the viewing stand. The British and Americans did not salute at all and gave a military-style ‘eyes right’ instead. The Americans were also the only country not to dip their country’s flag while passing Hitler, in keeping with the U.S. custom of only dipping to the President of the United States.

France took a public stance of neutrality in the Spanish Civil War by announcing that volunteers would be allowed to go and fight as long as they did not carry arms on French soil.

The Nationalists captured Guadarrama

The heat wave shifts to the South from its position over the northern Plains and is now anchored over the southern Plains

Sunday July 26, 1936

July 26, 2016PostsCanadian memorial, heat wave, International Brigade, OlympicsShanna Vicker

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

The Bob Lauder S.S. class (us included)had an early morning breakfast – class at McKelligan Canyon. About 24 people went. Had 2 rolls, bacon, 2 doughnuts, orange and coffee. Surely had a good time – and I got a good sunburn. Went to church and brought Stevenson’s and Mrs. McClusky home. Ate so much breakfast that we had only one more meal! The picnic honored Mr. and Mrs. Mason (Helen) newly-weds

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Jesse Owens and other members of the 1936 U.S. Olympic team arrive in Berlin

The Canadian National Vimy Memorial was unveiled in France. Edward VIII, making his first trip abroad since becoming king, spoke at the event in a speech broadcast around the world.

Adolf Hitler agreed to support the Nationalist side in the Spanish Civil War by sending 26 transport planes and other equipment.

The Comintern agreed to establish International Brigades to fight in Spain.

The Salazar government in Portugal promised to cooperate with the Nationalists

The mercury soared to 107 degrees in Des Moines, Iowa as the 1936 heat wave continued to devistate the mid-west.

Saturday July 25, 1936

July 25, 2016PostsEthiopia, heat wave, Jessie Owens, Orchard Beach, SpainShanna Vicker

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

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. …without air conditioning, people spent the night sleeping on the lawn of the state capital building in Lincoln.

Lincoln, Nebraska recorded a record minimum temperature of 91 degrees as the Heat Wave picks up again.

A new Saturday Evening Post and New Yorker

Part of the New Deal, a portion of Orchard Beach in the Bronx opened to the public.

Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and Parks Commissioner Robert Moses preside at the beach’s grand opening, July 25, 1936 — Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and Parks Commissioner Robert Moses preside at the beach’s grand opening

Germany became the first country to recognize Italian rule of Ethiopia by abolishing its legation in Addis Ababa and replacing it with a general consulate.

Jesse Owens practices aboard the SS Manhattan on the way to the Olympic games in Berlin

Emilio Mola was formally designated commander of Nationalist operations in the north, and Francisco Franco the commander of the south.

The French government announced it had decided not to sell aircraft to Spain at the momen

Friday July 24,1936

July 24, 2016PostsAmelia Earhardt, French Press, heat wave, Olympic Swimming, Popeye, Speaking CLockShanna Vicker

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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Eleanor Holm’s teammates arranged a petition asking American Olympic Committee Chairman Avery Brundage to reinstate her. German officials told Brundage, “she has been punished enough and discipline is bound to prevail after this public warning.”

The heat returns in the Midwest. It is the hottest day in Nebraska history with 42 cities hitting all-time record highs. The hottest temperature recorded in Minden, Ne at 118 degrees.

The Battle of Guadarrama was fought, resulting in Republican victory.

A human speaking clock prior to the invention of automated equipment

A speaking clock service was introduced in the United Kingdom.

The French right-wing press led by L’Écho de Paris attacked France’s policy of support for the Spanish Republic, arguing it would could lead France into open conflict with Germany and Italy.

Popeye gets movin’

Amelia took delivery of the Electra on July 24, 1936, her 39th birthday

Wednesday July 22, 1936

July 22, 2016PostsAmelia Earhardt, heat wave, Lindbergh in Berlin, Spainish War, StormShanna Vicker

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

Gaines left at 8:30 P.M. We watched his train pull out and surely regretted his going so soon –

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A strong windstorm, possibly a tornado, moved across the Iowa State Teachers College campus and destroyed the wooden football field bleachers. The high in Sioux City reached 105 degrees

A new plane is tested by Amelia Earhardt

British authorities warned Spanish warships that if shells continued to fall on Gibraltar, British artillery would return fire.

Charles Lindbergh and wife Anne arrived in Berlin. Although ostensibly a goodwill visit, the American Embassy had invited Lindbergh in the hope that the German Air Ministry would try to impress him by inviting him to inspect their planes and air bases. That way, Lindbergh could take notes on the Luftwaffe’s capabilities and report back to the U.S. government. As it turned out, that is exactly what happened

Tuesday July 21, 1936

July 21, 2016PostsAlcazar, heat wave, strike, Tokyo Stock, Turkey TroopsShanna Vicker

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

Family (Dad & Ty-Ty) came up at 8:30. Left Mary Jo and Winklers downtown – stayed for dinner – at one Gaines Dad Ty-Ty and I saw “Green Pasture” met Mary Jo and Jaime afterwards. Family left for Van Horn. Jaime Gaines and I ate supper at Ashley’s . Met Dit n Harold who had gone to the show and found we had not gotten the money!

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W.P.A . workers go on strike in New York City.

The siege of the Alcázar began in Toledo.

The Tokyo Stock Exchange suspended trading because of a heavy slump caused by rumors that the stock exchanges would be placed under government control.

50,000 Turkish troops began moving into the Dardanelles

Relief from the heat Chicago Daily Tribune July 21, 1936 pg 13

Sunday July 19, 1936

July 19, 2016PostsBob Feller, heat wave, SpainShanna Vicker

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

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17-year old Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians made his major league baseball debut, pitching a scoreless inning against the Washington Senators

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Santiago Casares Quiroga resigned as Prime Minister of Spain. President Manuel Azaña appointed Diego Martínez Barrio to replace him, but Barrio resigned after only 7 hours when his attempt to negotiate a compromise with the rebels was rebuffed. José Giral became the new Prime Minister and decreed the formation of a militia to defend the Republic.

The Spanish uprising spread to Barcelona and the Sieges of Cuartel de Loyola, Gijón and Oviedo began.

Dolores Ibárruri made a radio speech calling on Spaniards to fight against the military uprising. Her speech concluded with the famous words, ¡No pasarán! (They shall not pass!), which became the rallying cry of the Republicans throughout the Civil War.

Americans flocked to the beach during the 1936 heat wave. The mercury in Altus, Ok reached a record breaking 120 degrees

Friday July 17, 1936

July 17, 2016PostsBattery Park Hotel, heat wave, Spanish Civil WarShanna Vicker

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

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The mercury hit triple digits for the 12th consecutive day at Chicago Midway Airport and Hartington, Nebraska set an all time record of 118 degrees.

Spanish coup of July 1936: Francisco Franco and other high-ranking officers in the Spanish Army launched a coup against the Second Spanish Republic. The conspirators in the Army of Africa moved to seize control of Spanish Morocco.

Military uprising in Melilla: the Spanish rebels seized the radio station in Melilla and proclaimed martial law. The Spanish Civil War had begun.

Helen Clevenger was discovered murdered in room 224 of the Battery Park Hotel . She had been savagely beaten her face slashed and she had been shot. The New York City hotel is said to be haunted ever since. On stormy nights Helen is seen wandering the halls of the old hotel.

The French Chamber of Deputies voted 484-85 to nationalize the munitions industry

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