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I was lucky enough to be a part of my Grandmother Elizabeth Carsey's last 40 years. We played countless card games, read books, played dress-up and many other games at her house. My family spent almost every holiday with her and Grandpa (until his death in 1985.) She was loved by the entire neighborhood and was often referred to as the Neighborhood Grandma. I held a special pride in the fact that I could call her mine! Through her simplicity, she taught me the basics of life and the things which make you happy. Love your family, your church and music. The only thing worth crying over is beautiful music. And above all else, approach life with a sense of humor. I have done my best to live up to her expectations and pass those lessons onto my children. View all posts by Shanna Vicker →

Saturday August 29, 1936

August 29, 2016PostsFDR, Spain, TrotskyShanna 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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Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today

On the campaign trail, President Franklin D. Roosevelt enjoys a chat with farmer Henry Wilbur, his wife and daughter, Darleen, as he tours the dust bowl areas

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A new New Yorker and Saturday Evening Post

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The Soviet government demanded that Norway expel Trotsky, accusing him of breaking his pledge to not engage in counter-revolutionary activities.

Nationalists captured Oropesa.

The Franco regime proclaimed that the pre-Republican red and gold bicolour flag would be displayed in Nationalist-held territory

Friday August 28, 1936

August 28, 2016PostsAnthony Adverse, Goshawk, Pope, Popeye, 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

Has rained for two hours solidly with much thunder and lightning. Had planned to take Jean and Ethelyn to “Anthony Adverse” but if this continues we may have to wait until Tomorrow! Repacked my bags into Dit’s steamer trunk. Had to go to town on Image result for anthony adverse a sightseeing bus because the streetcars couldn’t run – the tracks were completely covered with mud, rocks, etc. Met Jean and Ethelyn at the Park. The show was grand! Claude Rains as Don Louis, Fredric March as Anthony and Olivia de Havilland as Angela were outstanding. I think I never saw a more hateful character than Faith. Got home about 7 and the rest of the family was just getting ready to see it so I went down (rather than stay alone) and saw it again! Twice in one day is enough for that. Got home at eleven – Paper says it rained 1.99 inches at Ft. Bliss. About that in Fort Hill I imagine.

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The Battle of Monte Pelado was fought, resulting in Republican victory.

Nationalist forces bombed Madrid for the first time.

A new Popeye. Never kick a woman

German War Minister Werner von Blomberg approved the deployment of combat aircraft in Spain.

Italy prohibited the export of munitions to Spain

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BG-1 and BFC-2 Goshawk pictured in formation above San Diego Bay

Thursday August 27, 1936

August 28, 2016PostsCable Car, Good Housekeeping, Landon, SwingShanna 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 luncheon was lovely – Other guests were Melrose Robinson, Marjorie Erwin, Wanda Howard and Lois Tendrick. After lunch Mrs. Miller (hostess of the hotel) took Image result for good housekeeping 1936 august us to the penthouse on the 18th floor. It is furnished like the rooms on the colored paper of Good Housekeeping – simple yet expensive. 3 rooms, bath and kitchenette complete plus terrace with shrubs and printed iron furniture. Rents for only $250.00 a month*. We tried all the chairs! We sat in the upstairs lounge and talked until three.

*$250.00 is $4328.18 today.

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Britain and France asked 17 nations to declare arms embargoes against Spain.

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The musical comedy film Swing Time starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers premiered in New York City

The last Birney cable car ran in Illinois.

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Wednesday August 26, 1936

August 26, 2016PostsAnglo-Egyptian treaty, BBC, Spainish 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

Ethelyn Danis and Jean Stevenson came up to visit awhile and invited me and Dit to a luncheon tomorrow at the Grill Room of the Hilton at 12:30. Ethelyn arrived from Dallas Sunday or Monday. She is just the same as ever-even with an M.A. She and Jean both walked with Dit tonight for the first time in a long time. Very confusing letter from Ty-Ty n Mary Jo, Seems I did wrong to buy the blue wool!

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The Anglo-Egyptian treaty was signed. Britain recognized Egyptian independence and agreed to withdraw all troops from Egypt except those required to defend the Suez Canal.

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The BBC broadcast its first television programme, a variety show called Here’s Looking at You.

Image result for conscription spanish war sign Conscription(a draft) was introduced in Nationalist-held parts of Spain.

Shells from a Nationalist attack on Irun fell on the French side of the border. French authorities advised peasants to evacuate the area

Tuesday August 25, 1936

August 25, 2016PostsJesse Owens, radio fade-out, Trial of 16Shanna 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 sixteen convicted Soviet conspirators were executed by firing squad. From exile in Norway, Leon Trotsky declared it was his duty to avenge “one of the greatest crimes in the world’s history.

Image result for august 25, 1936 radio Radio signals on the entire coast of South America faded out between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM. This includes airplane communication radios. Some reports indicate that the fade-out was also experienced from New York to Honolulu.

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Jesse Owens returns to his hometown of Cleveland where he receives a big welcome.

Monday August 24, 1936

August 24, 2016PostsJesse Owens, Time Magazine, Trial of sixteenShanna 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

Irene Nixon called and came by. She has been in U.S. since February – Virginia Joyner was with her, from San Antonio. Cecilia Faulks sent her regards. Dit N Harold wet out for dinner. Jaime n I went for a ride with Heinzels and played Bridge. Jaime goes on to 11 to 7 shift tonight. First change in 6 weeks. Reading “Hasta la Vista” by Christopher Morley – story of his boat trip to Peru. Got out Bernal Diaz’s story of the Conquest of Mexico but it is too detailed for too much reading.

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The Trial of the Sixteen ended with all the defendants sentenced to death by firing squad.

President of the Republic of Spain Manuel Azaña is on the cover of this week’s Time Magazine along with General Francisco Franco and General Emilio Mola

The St. Patrick’s saltire flag of the Irish Brigade.

Eoin O’Duffy announced the formation of the Irish Brigade to fight for the Nationalist side in Spain.

Nazi Germany increased the duration of cumpulsory military service from one year to two

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Olympic Champion Jesse Owens and his wife, Ruth Owens, return home from the Olympics in Berlin

Sunday August 23, 1936

August 23, 2016PostsBaseball, Cleveland Indians, non-intervention planShanna 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 became the youngest player to pitch a complete game victory in the major leagues, defeating the St. Louis Browns 4-1. Feller struck out 15 batters

The Soviet Union announced acceptance of the French non-intervention plan

Newsboys window shop at a sporting goods store in Jackson, Ohio.

Saturday August 22, 1936

August 22, 2016PostsCordoba Offensive, Landon, SaratogaShanna 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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Seabiscuit came in 4th at Saratoga.

A new New Yorker and Saturday Evening Post

Sidney Cummings takes part in the Lewes speed trials in Lewes, Sussex, England, it is sometimes known as “The Motor Road.”

The Córdoba offensive ended in Republican failure.

Friday August 21, 1936

August 21, 2016PostsCyclone, Germany, Italy, New YorkShanna 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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A cyclone hits New York

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Italy accepted a French proposal to pursue a policy of Non-intervention in the Spanish Civil War.

Britain announced a similar policy to Germany’s, warning that any attempt to interfere with British shipping in Spanish waters would be met with stern measures

Thursday August 20, 1936

August 20, 2016PostsMoscow Trials. IrunShanna 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

No post today

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

Moscow Trials: The first of the three show trials known as the Trial of the Sixteen began in the Soviet Union.

The Republicans launched the Córdoba offensive.

The Battle of Irún began.

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Mexico Summer: A journal by Elizabeth Carsey

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