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About Shanna Vicker

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.

Wednesday May 20, 1936

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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 Rural Electrification Act was enacted in the United States

The Hindenburg arrives in Lakehurst, NJ

LouisZamperini, running for the University of Southern California, wins the mile run in the Pacific Coast Conference Track and Field

Chicago Daily Tribune May 20, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune May 20, 1936
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Tuesday May 19, 1936

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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 Republican Party presidential primaries concluded with Alf Landon defeating William Borah in New Jersey.

The Mocidade Portuguesa paramilitary youth organization was created in Portugal.

 

Chicago Daily Tribune, May 19, 1936
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Monday May 18, 1936

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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.

diary 2Family left about 8:30..  It seems a week since last Friday

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In Japan, Sada Abe strangled her lover with an obi and then cut off his genitals to carry around with her as a souvenir. When the crime was discovered the next day it became a national sensation and would be the subject of many books and movies over the decades to follow.

Former U.S. President Herbert Hoover released a written statement asserting that he was not a candidate for president in 1936. “I have rigidly prevented my friends from setting up any organization and from presenting my name in any primary or to any state convention, and not a single delegate from California or any other state is pledged to me”, Hoover declared. “That should end such discussion.”

The U.S. Supreme Court decided Carter v. Carter Coal Co. and Wallace v. Cutten.

 Dr. Joseph DeLee, aka the Father of Obstetrics,  is on the cover of this week’s Time Magazine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chicago Daily Tribune May 18, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune May 18, 1936

 

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Sunday May 17, 1936

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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.

diary 2Beautiful dedication service with good sermon by the bishop.  To town for dinner.  Went to Little’s for visit and up to parade.  Joe Finley visited all of us at Burdettes.  Went to Martens at 5:30 and stayed until supper was over.  Church was a bore with a long sermon.  Returned to Martens for fortune – telling.

 

 

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A curfew was imposed in Jerusalem to prevent rioting due to the previous nights shooting.

Passengers flew from Gatwich to Paris on their first scheduled flight.

Flood waters rise in Omaha, Nebraska.

Chicago Sunday Tribune May 17, 1936
Chicago Sunday Tribune May 17, 1936

 

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Saturday May 16,1936

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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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Dad, Ty-Ty and Mary Jo came here about one – We ate lunch and took Mrs. Burdette and Mary V to the Bottomless Lakes.

Bottomless Lake State Park, NM

Got cleaned up and shopped with Mary Jo for a hat. Mary Jo went to the show with Mary V and Robert. Had waffles at Burdette’s.

 

 

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The Italian Senate ratified the annexation of Ethiopia.

3 Jews were killed and 2 injured in Jerusalem when an assailant opened fire on a crowd leaving a movie theatre. –

 

 

 

A new New Yorker and Saturday Evening Post

 

Bold Venture won the Preakness Stakes over Granville by a nose.

Chicago Daily Tribune May 16, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune May 16, 1936
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Friday May 15, 1936

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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.

diary 2Card from dad says he Ty-Ty, Mary Jo will be up in their “new” (to them) car. Last night the Junior Department had a party and program to finish up the Mexican project. Mrs. Garcia and some children came to sing us a song.  There was a private at the end.   Joyce K came.

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Felicjan Sławoj Składkowski

Felicjan Sławoj Składkowski became Prime Minister of Poland.

In a move aimed at the Heimwehr, Chancellor Schuschnigg ordered Austrian private armies to dissolve.

 

 

 

The Hindenburg rests in Frankfurt after completing a record flight of 48 hours in the air,
Chicago Daily Tribune May 15, 1936
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Thursday May 14, 1936

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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 car tries to climb a telephone pole in Akron, Ohio

 


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The musical drama film Show Boat starring Irene Dunne, Allan Jones and Charles Winninger premiered at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

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Ernst Rüdiger Camillo Starhemberg

Ernst Rüdiger Starhemberg was dismissed as Vice-Chancellor of Austria. An official statement explained that it was due to “differences of opinion with Chancellor Schuschnigg.”

Guatemala notified the League of Nations that it was withdrawing from the organization.

A look at downtown Manhattan

Chicago Daily Tribune May 14, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune May 14, 1936

 

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Wednesday May 13, 1936

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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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Prime Minister of Spain

Santiago Casares Quiroga became Prime Minister of Spain.

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Ernst Rüdiger Starhemberg

 

Austrian Vice-Chancellor Ernst Rüdiger Starhemberg sent Mussolini a telegram congratulating him on his conquest of Ethiopia. The Austrian foreign office was flooded with diplomatic protests from other countries that same day.

Lucky Luciano

The pandering trial of Charles Lucky Luciano begin

The Arab Supreme Council sets a deadline on restrictions for Jews.

Chicago Daily Tribune May 13, 1936 pg 18
Chicago Daily Tribune May 13, 1936 pg 18

 

 

Crowds turn up at Circular Quay in Sydney to farewell the 1936 Olympic team who were sailing to the Berlin Games on the RMS Mongolia s.

Chicago Daily Tribune May 13, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune May 13, 1936

 

 

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Tuesday May 12, 1936

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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 Italian delegation to the League of Nations left Geneva at Mussolini’s command.

 

A view of the Olympic Stadium from the Hindenburg

Chicago Daily Tribune May 12, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune May 12, 1936

 

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Monday May 11, 1936

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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.

diary 2Dentist again, Alyce Claire came in while I was still in the chair.   Dr. Eiffert is lots of fun!  Seventeen years ago today, mother died! Such a long time!

Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago todayThe Italian delegation at the League of Nations walked out on a session about Ethiopia when the League allowed Ethiopia’s delegate to continue participating in League sessions.

 

Anthropologist Franz Boas is on the cover of this week’s Time Magazine

TIME Magazine Cover: Franz Boas -- May 11, 1936

American track and field athlete JESSE OWENS with an NBC news reporter during the Olympic Games in Berlin Germany

Draculas Doughter original Poster 1936.jpgThe horror film Dracula’s Daughter was released

 

 

 

 

The Airship Hindenburg prepares to depart from New Jersey

Chicago Daily Tribune May 11, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune May 11, 1936
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