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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 →

Wednesday July 29, 1936

July 29, 2016PostsChicago Zoo, Olympic Torch, 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

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The Olympic Torch Relay is closing in on the Olympic Stadium. Germany was the first to start the tradition

A Yugoslavian athlete hands over the Olympic torch

The Nationalists captured Huelva.

The Berliner Tageblatt revealed that Germany had begun to refortify Heligoland, contradicting its denial of July 13. The matter came up again in the House of Commons where Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden expressed the government’s feeling that “individual matters of this kind, though they cannot pass unobserved, should not be raised at a moment and in a manner which might react unfavourably” on negotiations underway for a new European peace settlement.

July 29, 1936: Accompanied by 20 sea lions brought to the Chicago Zoological garden at Brookfield, a huge elephant seal was urged into the new sea lion grotto by a group of keepers. A new elephant seal accompanied by 20 sea lions are brought to their new home at the Chicago Zoological garden at Brookfield.

Tuesday July 28, 1936

July 28, 2016PostsAstor, Lindbergh, 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

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Actress Mary Astor fights for custody of her 4-year-old daughter in the bitter divorce from Dr. Franlkyn Thorpe.

The Burgos Junta declared total martial law in all Nationalist-held parts of Spain.

The Spanish Republic confiscated all church property in Spain to consolidate its resources to fight the uprising.

German aircraft arrived in Morocco to assist the Nationalist side.

Charles Lindbergh accepts a ceremonial sword from Hermann Göring

The Lindberghs met Hermann and Emmy Göring at a luncheon

Francisco Franco granted an interview to Jay Allen of the Chicago Tribune in which he claimed that his government was neither monarchist nor fascist, but “Nationalist Spanish”, and that he had launched the rebellion to save Spain from communism. When asked what form his government would take, Franco replied it would be a “military dictatorship” with a plebiscite later on “for the nation to decide what it wanted.”

Monday July 27, 1936

July 27, 2016PostsFDR, Hindenburg, Mussolini, Olympics, Spain, TimeShanna 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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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

Sunday July 26, 1936

July 26, 2016PostsCanadian memorial, heat wave, International Brigade, OlympicsShanna 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 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

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

Saturday July 25, 1936

July 25, 2016PostsEthiopia, heat wave, Jessie Owens, Orchard Beach, 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

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. …without air conditioning, people spent the night sleeping on the lawn of the state capital building in Lincoln.

Lincoln, Nebraska recorded a record minimum temperature of 91 degrees as the Heat Wave picks up again.

A new Saturday Evening Post and New Yorker

Part of the New Deal, a portion of Orchard Beach in the Bronx opened to the public.

Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and Parks Commissioner Robert Moses preside at the beach’s grand opening, July 25, 1936 — Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and Parks Commissioner Robert Moses preside at the beach’s grand opening

Germany became the first country to recognize Italian rule of Ethiopia by abolishing its legation in Addis Ababa and replacing it with a general consulate.

Jesse Owens practices aboard the SS Manhattan on the way to the Olympic games in Berlin

Emilio Mola was formally designated commander of Nationalist operations in the north, and Francisco Franco the commander of the south.

The French government announced it had decided not to sell aircraft to Spain at the momen

Friday July 24,1936

July 24, 2016PostsAmelia Earhardt, French Press, heat wave, Olympic Swimming, Popeye, Speaking CLockShanna Vicker

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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Eleanor Holm’s teammates arranged a petition asking American Olympic Committee Chairman Avery Brundage to reinstate her. German officials told Brundage, “she has been punished enough and discipline is bound to prevail after this public warning.”

The heat returns in the Midwest. It is the hottest day in Nebraska history with 42 cities hitting all-time record highs. The hottest temperature recorded in Minden, Ne at 118 degrees.

The Battle of Guadarrama was fought, resulting in Republican victory.

A human speaking clock prior to the invention of automated equipment

A speaking clock service was introduced in the United Kingdom.

The French right-wing press led by L’Écho de Paris attacked France’s policy of support for the Spanish Republic, arguing it would could lead France into open conflict with Germany and Italy.

Popeye gets movin’

Amelia took delivery of the Electra on July 24, 1936, her 39th birthday

Thursday July 23, 1936

July 23, 2016PostsGOP, Olympic Swimming, White TerrorShanna 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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Eleanor Holm was suspended from the U.S. Olympic swimming team for attending drinking parties while aboard the SS Manhattan transporting the athletes to Germany

Alf Landon formally accepted the Republican nomination for president before a crowd of 80,000 in Topeka, Kansas. “If I am elected chief executive of this nation, I propose to restore our government to an efficient as well as constitutional basis”, Landon declared.

The Nationalist side in the Spanish Civil War set up a government (Junta) in Burgos.

White Terror: The Nationalists took over Granada and began killing anyone suspected of Republican leanings.

The French government decided to aid the Spanish Republic in the Civil War.

Wednesday July 22, 1936

July 22, 2016PostsAmelia Earhardt, heat wave, Lindbergh in Berlin, Spainish War, StormShanna 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

Gaines left at 8:30 P.M. We watched his train pull out and surely regretted his going so soon –

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A strong windstorm, possibly a tornado, moved across the Iowa State Teachers College campus and destroyed the wooden football field bleachers. The high in Sioux City reached 105 degrees

A new plane is tested by Amelia Earhardt

British authorities warned Spanish warships that if shells continued to fall on Gibraltar, British artillery would return fire.

Charles Lindbergh and wife Anne arrived in Berlin. Although ostensibly a goodwill visit, the American Embassy had invited Lindbergh in the hope that the German Air Ministry would try to impress him by inviting him to inspect their planes and air bases. That way, Lindbergh could take notes on the Luftwaffe’s capabilities and report back to the U.S. government. As it turned out, that is exactly what happened

Tuesday July 21, 1936

July 21, 2016PostsAlcazar, heat wave, strike, Tokyo Stock, Turkey TroopsShanna 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

Family (Dad & Ty-Ty) came up at 8:30. Left Mary Jo and Winklers downtown – stayed for dinner – at one Gaines Dad Ty-Ty and I saw “Green Pasture” met Mary Jo and Jaime afterwards. Family left for Van Horn. Jaime Gaines and I ate supper at Ashley’s . Met Dit n Harold who had gone to the show and found we had not gotten the money!

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W.P.A . workers go on strike in New York City.

The siege of the Alcázar began in Toledo.

The Tokyo Stock Exchange suspended trading because of a heavy slump caused by rumors that the stock exchanges would be placed under government control.

50,000 Turkish troops began moving into the Dardanelles

Relief from the heat Chicago Daily Tribune July 21, 1936 pg 13

Monday July 20, 1936

July 20, 2016PostsAirlift, Time Magazine, WeatherShanna 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

Gaines arrived about 10 this morning!!!! Got all the gossip – Everybody OK in Ga. except Harold Moody who is paralyzed from the waist! Yesterday we waxed floors and Harold G finished the baby bed.

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The Siege of Cuartel de la Montaña ended in Republican victory.

The first long-range combat airlift in history took place when several Spanish aircraft on the Nationalist side transported a small number of troops from Spanish Morocco to Andalusia. The airlift across the Strait of Gibraltar was necessary because most of the Spanish Navy remained loyal to the government.

The Campaign of Gipuzkoa began.

The Montreux Convention Regarding the Regime of the Straits was signed

Benito Mussolini is on the cover of this week’s Time Magazine.

There is some relief from the heat in the Twin Cities. Forecast Disclaimer

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