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Monday August 10, 1936

diary 2The 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!

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


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 

Chicago Daily Tribune August 10, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune August 10, 1936

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Near Earle, Arkansas

Today is the hottest day in Arkansas history.

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       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

Monday July 27, 1936

diary 2The 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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FDR accepts the Democratic nomination for president

 

The Siege of Cuartel de Loyola ended in Republican victory.

Mussolini decided to send 12 bomber planes and other equipment to aid the Nationalists

 

Dr. Leroy Minor is on the cover of Time Magazine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Hindenburg over the Northern Section of  Olympic Village

German soldiers dive in full field equipment in a pre-game show at Olympic swimming trials at Halberstadt
Chicago Daily Tribune July 27, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune July 27, 1936

Sunday July 26, 1936

diary 2The 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

USA Today photo
USA Today photo

 

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

 

 

Chicago Daily Tribune July 26, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune July 26, 1936

 

 

Monday May 11, 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.

diary 2Dentist again, Alyce Claire came in while I was still in the chair.   Dr. Eiffert is lots of fun!  Seventeen years ago today, mother died! Such a long time!

Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago todayThe Italian delegation at the League of Nations walked out on a session about Ethiopia when the League allowed Ethiopia’s delegate to continue participating in League sessions.

 

Anthropologist Franz Boas is on the cover of this week’s Time Magazine

TIME Magazine Cover: Franz Boas -- May 11, 1936

American track and field athlete JESSE OWENS with an NBC news reporter during the Olympic Games in Berlin Germany

Draculas Doughter original Poster 1936.jpgThe horror film Dracula’s Daughter was released

 

 

 

 

The Airship Hindenburg prepares to depart from New Jersey

Chicago Daily Tribune May 11, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune May 11, 1936

Wednesday February 12, 1936

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

 

Alyce Claire back again after missing a day and a half.  The S.S. party went off at Adele Green’s.  I borrowed A.C’s car and was glad to have it.  Only one other care for 14 people.  I gave red sweet pea favors to all the ones who came. Home by 10:30

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People walk across the frozen Mississippi River from East St. Louis to St. Louis

The 1936 North American  cold wave becomes stronger breaking numerous records and crippling transportation services.  Wind chills in some locations were near −100 °F

Chicago Daily Tribune Feb 12, 1936 pg 15
Chicago Daily Tribune Feb 12, 1936 pg 15

A committee of experts reported to the League of Nations that an oil embargo against Italy would take three and a half months to become effective, and even that would only be if the United States agreed to curtail its booming oil business with Italy.

The U.S. Hockey team is on top of the standings in the winter games after today’s match-ups

Standings

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Rk Team W L T
1 United States 4 1 0
1 Canada 4 1 0
1 Czechoslovakia 4 1 0
4 Germany 3 1 1
5 Great Britain 3 0 1
6 Sweden 2 2 0
7 Hungary 2 3 0
7 Austria 2 3 0
9 France 1 2 0
9 Switzerland 1 2 0
9 Poland 1 2 0
9 Italy 1 2 0
13 Latvia 0 3 0
13 Japan 0 2 0
13 Belgium 0 3 0
Chicago Daily Tribune Feb 12, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune Feb 12, 1936

 

Tuesday February 11, 1936

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

 

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The U.S. takes the gold in the 2-man bob sled at the 1936 Winter Olympics and  Norway sweeps the gold medal table in Speed Skating

Medal summary

Event Gold Silver Bronze
Two-man
details
 United States (USA)
USA I
Ivan Brown
Alan Washbond
 Switzerland (SUI)
Switzerland II
Fritz Feierabend
Joseph Beerli
 United States (USA)
USA II
Gilbert Colgate
Richard Lawrence
Four-man
details
 Switzerland (SUI)
Switzerland II
Pierre Musy
Arnold Gartmann
Charles Bouvier
Joseph Beerli
 Switzerland (SUI)
Switzerland I
Reto Capadrutt
Hans Aichele
Fritz Feierabend
Hans Bütikofer
 Great Britain (GBR)
Great Britain I
Frederick McEvoy
James Cardno
Guy Dugdale
Charles Green

In ladies Figure Skating – Sonja Henie successfully defended her 1928 and 1932 title; making her the most successful Olympic figure skater ever.

Rank Name Nation CF FS Total points Places
1 Sonja Henie Norway 1 1 424.5 7.5
2 Cecilia Colledge Great Britain 2 2 418.1 13.5
3 Vivi-Anne Hultén Sweden 4 4 394.7 28
4 Liselotte Landbeck Austria 3 6 393.3 32
5 Maribel Vinson United States 6 7 388.7 39

 

 

Team Great Britain

Great Britain pulled off a major upset in the Olympic ice hockey semifinal with a 2-1 victory over Canada.

At least one lawmaker believes the U.S. should tighten it’s immigration laws

Chicago Daily Tribune Feb, 11, 1936 pg 6
Chicago Daily Tribune Feb, 11, 1936 pg 6

 

Burt Reynolds:
Burt Reynolds

Actor Burt Reynolds was born in Lansing, Michigan

French police fought 200 pro-Italian students at the University of Paris calling for the dismissal of Gaston Jèze, who served as legal counsel to Ethiopia.

Dame Laura Knight circa 1910.jpg

Dame Laura Knight became the first woman appointed to the Royal Academy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chicago Daily Tribune Feb 11, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune Feb 11, 1936

Saturday February 8, 1936

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

sun

Got “Fiesta in Mexico” by Erna Ferguson.  Asked for Woolcott’s “While Rome Burned” or his “Reader” – No luck on them – cleaned my room.  Somehow the sun always seems to shine brighter after I’ve cleaned my room.  Changed the furniture around again too.   had a sore throat since Thursday so I bought another bottle of stuff to gargle.  Read Erna Fergusons “Fiesta in Mexico” until after 10 P.M.

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The thermometer in Denver, Colorado reads -25 as the 1936 North American Cold Wave Continues to grip the nation.

Italy encourages a revolt against the French in Syria.

Chicago Daily Tribune Feb 8, 1936 pg 6
Chicago Daily Tribune Feb 8, 1936 pg 6
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Jawaharlal Nehru in 1947

Jawaharlal Nehru was elected president of the Indian National Congress.

Teatro Regio

 

 

 

The original Teatro Regio in Turin was destroyed by fire.

The first-ever NFL draft was held. Jay Berwanger was the first pick, selected by the Philadelphia Eagles.

The first No.1, Jay Berwanger
the The first No.1, Jay Berwanger

A new Saturday Evening Post and New Yorker

Olympic Hockey results

Standings

Glossary  · SHARE  · Embed  · CSV  · Export  · PRE  · LINK  · ?
Rk Team W L T
1 Canada 3 0 0
2 Hungary 2 1 0
2 United States 2 1 0
2 Germany 2 1 0
5 Czechoslovakia 2 0 0
5 Great Britain 2 0 0
7 Sweden 1 1 0
7 France 1 1 0
7 Austria 1 1 0
10 Poland 1 2 0
11 Italy 1 1 0
12 Latvia 0 2 0
12 Switzerland 0 2 0
12 Japan 0 2 0
12 Belgium 0 3 0

Women’s slalom results

Place No. Competitor Downhill Slalom Average
1st 11  Christl Cranz (GER) 94.12 100.00 97.06
2nd 6  Käthe Grasegger (GER) 97.88 92.63 95.26
3rd 16  Laila Schou Nilsen (NOR) 100.00 86.96 93.48
4 31  Erna Steuri (SUI) 95.01 89.71 92.36
5 13  Hady Pfeiffer (GER) 94.65 89.04 91.85
6 9  Lisa Resch (GER) 98.70 78.77 88.74
7 26  Johanne Dybwad (NOR) 91.69 80.10 85.90
8 10  Jeanette Kessler (GBR) 83.31 84.63 83.97
9 1  Evelyn Pinching (GBR) 93.03 71.34 82.19
10 23  Marcelle Bühler (SUI) 86.58 71.16 78.87
Chicago Daily Tribune Feb 8, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune Feb 8, 1936