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September 1, 1937

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

Letter from Arnold yesterday – dad took Mrs. Dixon to El Paso to be operated on for appendicitis.  She has been sick about a week.  Last night and Monday night I stayed with Mrs. Wheat because Joe Ben and Billy have gone on a trip to N. Mex. dad gave Mr. Garmer an account of my engagement to Arnold.  Mr. G. Said “The fellow that used to teach here? He sure is fine!” So glad people agree with me!

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

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The Battle of Taiyuan began for control of the capital of Shanxi Province.

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The Nationalists launched the Asturias Offensive on the northern front.

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The post office opened in Rolling Hills, Ca.

Chicago Daily Tribune Sept. 1, 1937
Chicago Daily Tribune Sept. 1, 1937

Wednesday March 24, 1934

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.

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

 

60,000 auto workers striking against Chrysler ended a 17-day work stoppage after a tentative settlement was reached.

Eight middle aged white men, seven wearing three piece suits and one wearing an overcoat that obscures what he's wearing beneath, stand in two rows in front of some steps.
William Aberhart’s first cabinet, pictured with him in 1935, remained intact until late in 1936.

Social Credit backbenchers’ revolt: By a vote of 27 to 25, a motion was carried in the Alberta legislature over the protest of Premier William Aberhart to adjourn the debate on his government’s budget.

 

 

 

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Oxford won the 89th Boat Race, ending Cambridge‘s streak of 13 consecutive wins.

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Chicago Daily Tribune March 24, 1937
Chicago Daily Tribune March 24, 1937