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Thursday February 27, 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.

Dad left at noon.  Brs. Jones took us to the station then me to school.  Bought blue & white big checked spring coat!aaaa  Got invitation to midnight show of  “Magnificent Obsession” Get in free so I am surely going!

 

 

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

Second Italo-Ethiopian War

The Second Battle of Tembien began on Ethiopia’s northern front.

The French Chamber of Deputies ratified the Franco-Soviet Treaty of Mutual Assistance, 353 to 164.

Shirley Temple receives a new contract with 20th Century Fox Studios.

The cost of Winter.

Chicago Daily Tribune Feb 27, 1936 pg 13
Chicago Daily Tribune Feb 27, 1936 pg 13
Chicago Daily Tribune Feb 27, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune Feb 27, 1936