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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.

Sunday October 13, 1935

(This is an entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)

Ate dinner at Katy’s with Pete, Velma and Evelyn.  Had a whole trout!  Mmmm!  Went with Mrs. Martens to the dedication of the beautiful gardens of the Presbyterian church at Dexter.  They certainly show time, effort and a knowledge of landscaping – trees, lawns, shrubs, vines and flowers with paths, hedges etc.  Surely enjoyed it – Went to supper at Mrs. Martens but came home right after. Alyce Claire came in about 5:30 from Tatum. Saw Bernard today.  He was in church but he hasn’t come around yet but what peeves me most is that Roberta has probably gone back to Sam Marcos and all I saw of her was to say hello!  Well!   Well!

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

The Douglas Bridge between Juneau and Douglas Alaska opens today.

The Soviet Union directed a note of protest to Japan over the border incident, accusing the Japanese-Manchukuan detachment of breaching the Siberian border nearly a mile. The Japanese contended that it was the Russians who crossed the border.

Chicago SundayTribune Oct 13, 1935
Chicago SundayTribune Oct 13, 1935

It was a good day to take a picture. Here’s Washington D.C.

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A magazine stand from today.

 

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Saturday October 12, 1935

(This is an entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)

Shopped and paid bills in the morning. Went to A.A.U.W. Tea at Harriet Poorbaugh’s at three – Mary Ownby went, too.  Had the best time ever helping to serve. Went to Velma’s and ate cider and candy and went at 11 with others to see the Premier of “She Married Her Boss” with Claudette Colbert!  The BEST  ever. Thoroughly enjoyable!   The other’s were Velma, Evelyn, Mrs. Vernon Givan and Vera Dean!  Home at 2 A.M.!!!

 

 

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The won’t be played in Germany.

Nazi Germany banned jazz from the radio.

An incident took place at the border between Siberia and Manchukuo near Grodekovo. Events in the clash between a Japanese-Manchukuan detachment and Soviet border guards were disputed, but several were killed on both sides.

A new New Yorker and Saturday Evening Post.

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The Chicago Daily Tribune Oct 12, 1935
The Chicago Daily Tribune Oct 12, 1935

Friday October 11, 1935

(This is an entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)

I feel grand even though it is report card time!  My certificate came and this is Friday with a pay check in my purse!  Alyce Claire has gone to Tatum.  She had decided not to go until she heard Sam would be there. Family gathering except for Mr. Teague.

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

The League of Nations applied its first round of sanctions against Italy, imposing a general arms embargo against the country. Members were asked to take steps to prevent arms from passing indirectly to Italy through any third party such as Austria.

 

Joan CrawfordJoan Crawford - 1936 - Hurrell.JPG and Franchot Tone were married in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.

 

 

The Chicago Tribune October 11, 1935
The Chicago Tribune October 11, 1935

Thursday October 10, 1935

(This is an entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)

No post today:

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

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George Gershwin’s opera Porgy and Bess premieres on Broadway.

Greek President Alexandros Zaimis was deposed in a military coup.

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Ethiopian commander Haile Selassie Gugsa defected to the Italian side.

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The Langenberg transmission tower was destroyed by a tornado.

 

Six American countries met to define the new border between Paraguay and Bolivia after the Chaco War.

The Six Swingers recorded Black Coffee.

Chicago Daiy Tribune Oct 10, 1935
Chicago Daiy Tribune Oct 10, 1935

Wednesday October 9, 1935

(This is an entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)

Letter from Santa Fe saying they had issued a certificate but it had to go to the governor for his signature so I may get it in a day or two.   It was issued to me on October 4th!

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Austria and Hungary announced that they would not co-operate with the League of Nations in applying any sanctions against Italy.

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The film A Midsummer Night’s Dream, adapted from the William Shakespeare play of the same name, premiered at the Hollywood Theatre in New York.

 

Cavalcade of America premiered on CBS Radio. 

Chicago Daily Tribune Oct 9, 1935
Chicago Daily Tribune Oct 9, 1935

Tuesday October 8, 1935

(This is an entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)

Wrote application to Flagstaff – Velma came and visited while Pete went to Scout meeting. Alyce Claire and I have been invited to serve at the A.A.U.W. Tea Saturday!  Still no word from home or Santa Fe.

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

Mussolini forbade anyone from bringing more than 2,000 lire into Italy at a time. Tourists had been changing their money for Italian currency in adjoining countries at a considerable discount.

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Clement Attlee

Clement Attlee was elected leader of the Labour Party.

Nuclear Pathways.org a National Science Digital Library ProjectThe British War Office rejects Leo Szilard’s offer to turn over to them his patents of nuclear energy for free, an offer made to bring them under British secrecy laws.

 

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Band leader Ozzie Nelson and the singer Harriet Hilliard were married.

Chicago Daily Tribune October 8, 1935
Chicago Daily Tribune October 8, 1935

Monday October 7, 1935

(This is an entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)

Wrote Santa Fe for them to explain delay.   Walked with Mary to train and bus stations to find about fares to L.A. Mary, Alyce Claire and I talked to Mr. Roeder after supper.  He showed us the niftiest ideas in traveling  bags in $27 to $45.

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

An explosion in Chicago levels the 5-story Glidden Factory building, killing 11 and injuring 43.

Tiger nip the Cubs by 1 run in game 6 of the World Series clinching the title.

By unanimous vote, the League of Nations declared Italy guilty of committing an act of war against all members of the organization by invading Abyssinia. The vote laid the basis for economic sanctions.

The United States Supreme Court moved to the new $10 million Supreme Court Building.

Five people were arrested in Los Angeles as suspects in a plot to extort $1,000 from Mae West by sending letters Mae West LAT.jpgthreatening to kill her or disfigure her by throwing acid in her face.[

A new Time Magazine with Michey Cochrane on the cover.

Chicago Daily Tribune Oct 7, 1935
Chicago Daily Tribune Oct 7, 1935

 

Sunday October 6, 1935

(This is an entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)

Heard an interesting but rather odd Baptist sermon.  The preacher was young and was not accepting the “call” for reasons which are not very clear to us!  Met the Supt. and High School Principal as well as Dr. Paine who lived in Coah 38 years! Muriel Terry met us and returned to Roswell.  Not a sign from Van Horn or Sante Fe!

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

The Cubbies take the Tigers 3-1 in Game 5 of the World Series.

Italian forces captured Adwa.

Communists in Mexico City tore the swastika flag from Germany’s honorary consulate and dragged it through the streets

Chicago Daily Tribune Oct 6, 1935
Chicago Daily Tribune Oct 6, 1935

Saturday October 5, 1935

(This is an entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)

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Alyce Claire persuaded me to go with her to Tatum – Joyce has a cute little house – painted furniture, home-made curtains with the loveliest color scheme throughout.  Betty Johnson made a very unnecessary remark to me in front of Gaylord Conner and Mrs. Martens and she hurt Alyce Claire by insulting Alton last night so we talked about her – ‘Snuf said, but I don’t believe she is happy in “our” undignified company!  Jack, Alton’s brother came to Tatum to see Alyce Claire – he had been to the Coast Guard Academy and was a most interesting talker.

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

U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt invoked the August 31 Neutrality Act to place an arms embargo on both Italy and Ethiopia.

The Tigers take the Cubs 2 to 1 in Game 4 of the World Series. This game played at Wrigley Field.

A new Saturday Evening Post and New Yorker.

Collingwood defeated South Melbourne in the 39th Victorian Football League Grand Final.

Chicago Daily Tribune October 5, 1935
Chicago Daily Tribune October 5, 1935

Friday October 4, 1935

No post today

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

France informed Britain that it would support the enforcement of sanctions against Italy and pledged military support in the event of any attack that arose from them.

Italian forces captured Adigrat and Enticho.

Game 4 of the World Series takes place in Chicago.   Tigers win 6 – 5 over the Cubs.

Luna Park opened in Sydney, Australia.

The New High School is dedicated in Helena Montana – it would be severly damaged 2 weeks later by a magnitude 6 1/4 earthquake.