Letters from Pete and Mrs. O.B. Such grand ones, telling of the good times they are having! Pete asks me for a date to the next Teachers’ Meeting Dance and sooner, he says, if we are in the same place this summer!  He and May seem to think my dancing has improved!  Well, practice makes perfect!  Date with Bernard tonight to the C. of C. Banquet and it was a thoroughly enjoyable affair.  Good food and really interesting talks – went to the show afterwards.

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

Famous pilot Charles Ulm disappears into the sea and a New Deal public works program is in the works.

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School again – Alyce Claire didn’t come yesterday. I had a letter that her Aunt had died and she would be back today. It is now 9:15 and no Alyce Claire yet.  Mrs. Hubbard substituted for her.  The school was cold.  My room did not get up to 68 degrees until about 2:30!  Wore my coat nearly all day.  Bernard called about a date to C of C dinner tomorrow night but I don’t know.  Went to see “White Parade” by myself tonight  – Very Good! Feeling blue tonight – Probably won’t get my weekly letter from home either this time – Wrote to First National Bank in Gallup about my dividend – Hope to hear soon!

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

A new Time Magazine is out.

Tragedy in Texas.

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Sunday School and church.  Dad preached a good sermon. Ate dinner and Carsey was our guest.  Left right after dinner for Carlsbad.  On the way we stopped once for them to shoot quail but they did not get one (’twas out of season?! and they had no license!) Arrived in Carlsbad at 5:30 (4:30 N.M. time) Time only for a cup of coffee before I took the bus. Saw them to wave to after we had left the bus station.  Bus was crowded by the time we left Artesia. Got into Roswell about 7:30 and there was Bernard! Was glad to see him – Was tired when I reached Roswell.  He took me to supper and then home. I want to do nothing but crawl in bed but I guess I’ll write home. Thanksgiving Day we sent a telegram to Jonathon – Diantha didn’t get home either!  Surely did hate to leave them at Carlsbad – They were probably to embarrassed (or cold!) to say much but I felt rather put off!  Shouldn’t think it, I guess, but I was tired and it hurt a little.

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

The 200 inch mirror for the lens of the Hale Telescope that will be placed in the  Palomar Observatory is cast.  This is the second attempt after a failure that began in March 1934.

The Babes in the Woods are laid to rest in donated graves.

The sixth Typhoon of the season is heading toward the Philippines.   A warning is issued.

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Nan Jones Mitchell got me out of bed about 9:30.  She stayed until 11:00. Worked on blouses.  That night I had a date with Carsey and Jamie with Aletha Sockwell (Mrs. Breedlove’s sister) to eat an enchilada supper and go to the show.  Saw Marlene Dietrich in ” The Scarlet Empress” Settings all right but not enough story – Afterwards we played Bridge at the Hotel but I am afraid I was a drawback to Carsey’s natural good playing.  I really am no player – I invited him to go with Jamie and me to Carlsbad on Sunday when I left – and so did Jamie.

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

There is unrest in Russia when Russian revolutionary Bolshevik leader Sergey Kurov is murdered presumably ordered by Communist dictator  Joseph Stalin. The Kirov assassination trials marked the beginning of Stalin’s massive four-year purge of Soviet society, in which millions of people were imprisoned, exiled, or killed

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Went to town with Dad and saw Nan Jones Mitchell at the Captain Hotel.  Had a cup of coffee with Carsey while he ate breakfast.  Went to Wheat’s and weighed – Only 119!  I think her scales are naturally light.  We invited Joe Ben and his date DeLynn Fancher, Mrs. Wheat, Ellis, Irene and Mrs. Monk and Dorothy and Mr. Carsey over for “42” and Horoscopes.  Irene was sick but all of the others came.   Nice evening filled with Mahatma Gandhi (?), spinach, boiled eggs, and sand: and Sauscrit!! A little Forty Two was played by turning the dominoes out!  The last of the pineapple cake I took home, went that evening.

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

The search is on for Mrs. Nelson and more news on the Lindberg case.

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Thanksgiving service at 10.  Saw Carsey there – went to  Durrill’s for dinner.  They really had to much food!  Had Carsey over for “buffet” supper at night. Listened to radio –

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

Baby Face Nelson had an accomplice and the Babes in the Woods murders ruled a murder suicide.

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Taught school -at noon bought Indian make-up for Ty-Ty.  Bernard came by about 4:30 and we went by Anderson’s to get some lettuce, celery, apples and grapefruit. Had fast trip down. Got there about 6:35.  He ate with me, dad, Ty-Ty, Mary Jo and Nora. We came right on to Van Horn and Bernard to Roswell. Got to U.H. about 11:30 Central time.  Cold trip!  Sat up until after 1 o’clock talking.

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

Gearing up for the holidays, snow is here and the first clue into the babes in the woods deaths.

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Chorus – Choir practice- went to “Little Ms. Marker” with Bernard.   Letter or card rather from 1st National Bank in Gallup wanting my certificate for a dividend check! and I can’t find the certificate!!! Tomorrow this time I’ll be home!

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

“Baby Face Nelson” dies in a shootout with the FBI in what was termed “The Battle of Barrington.”

Special Agents Samuel P. Cowley and  Tom McDade died in the shootout with Nelson.

Problems in Germany and the search for a killer continues.

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Full day!   School all day. Teachers’ meeting until 5:10!  Found out that we get two days vacation for Thanksgiving and perhaps three-weekends for Christmas!  Grand news!  Went to a choir meeting of membership committee. Bernard brought me back in time to go to Hazel Hanson’s announcement Bridge party at 7:30.  The Sixtette sang several numbers. Cute Santa Claus heads (ice cream with red hots for eyes, nose and mouth) and cream cone for hat!  Home at 11:30 or little after – Mrs. Dr. Connor gave two readings enjoyed by everyone.

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

A new Time Magazine.

President Roosevelt issues executive order  6910 conserving public lands.

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Bernard ate dinner with me and we drove with Pete and Velma before going to a choir meeting.  He took me to supper before we went to League.  Alyce Claire got back in time for church.  After church we went to Peter’s and Velma’s and played Bridge. Home by 11:30!!

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

Chicago businessman Samuel Insull is acquitted of selling useless stocks to investors.

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