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Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
Italy invades Ethiopia. League of Nations officials announced that they had received a communication from Ethiopia asserting that Adwa had been bombed by Italian warplanes. Nazi Germany declared neutrality in the Ethiopian conflict
The Tigers take game two of the World Series. Final – Tigers 8 cubs 3.
(This is an entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)
Wrote to Mrs. Berkness – Heard Bernard was in town – That he arrived Sunday! I knew someone had called yesterday but supposed it was Harry who came up from the fair. Ate rabbit at Velma’s and me, Harry and Evelyn went to the Fair. Rode the fastest Ferris Wheel I ever hope to go on! Watched a man burning fall into a tank of water covered with burning gasoline. Got home at 11:45 P.M.!! Wrote form for applications!
Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
The Cubs take the Tigers 3-0 in game 1 of the World Series.
Unconfirmed reports circulated of a battle between Italians and Ethiopians in the vicinity of Mousa Ali. Italian officials denied the reports.
President Roosevelt speaks in San Diego.
Benito Mussolini gave a radio address in Rome informing Italians that “A solemn hour is about to sound in the history of the fatherland … ”
Bulgaria imposed a state of emergency after a failed coup against the government
(This is entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)
Borrowed $10 from Miss Schram and wired Sante Fe for my certificate – Wrote Victor Velasquez, and the Summer School to transfer my credit to De Paww – Ate picnic supper in Missouri Park with Betty J. and Alyce Claire. Saw Harry.
Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
President Roosevelt is in Los Angeles.
Julie Andews is born.
A new law went into effect in Siam that no longer recognized polygamy.
Sport became mandatory in German schools.
The Boston Housing Authority was formed.
(This is entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)
Plays came from Paine Pub. Co. Teachers’ meet says we all go to Albuquerque. Also, that I must have my certificate by this week!
Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
The Hoover Dam is dedicated.
The Holland America liner SS Rotterdam ran aground near Kingston, Jamaica. The British steamer Ariguani was dispatched to rescue the 976 aboard.
A new Time Magazine with Patrick Joseph Hayes on the cover.
(This is entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)
Met Mr. Wheat and Misses Short and Brown, new teachers – Went to church and visited until about 4 o’clock their time. Nothing exciting but quite pleasant. I heard that Carsey had written Smith from California but neither Jaime nor I have heard from him – He doesn’t need to write to me – I am not interested in anything he ever does now! I’ve never met such an unutterably selfish man.
Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
The variety radio show The Magic Key of RCA premiered on the NBC Blue Network.
Rabbit Maranville of the Boston Braves played his final major league game, going 0-for-4 against the New York Giants.
Earle Combs of the New York Yankees appeared in his final major league game, appearing as a pinch runner.
(This is entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)
Left Van Horn at 4:30 just Alyce Claire and I! We had asked Betty and when she couldn’t we wanted Lenore but she couldn’t find anyone to play for her Sunday and had to refuse. Arrived sin novedad in Van Horn about 11 their time – Saw Harry Mulroy, Mrs. Monk, Mr. Wheat and Mrs. Gorman – just visited. I couldn’t bring myself to take Alyce Claire to the show when it was only a Western!
Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
The Cuba hurricane made landfall in Camagüey Province.
The Cubs’ 21-game winning streak was snapped by the Cardinals by a score of 7-5
A new New Yorker and Satruday Evening Post.
Mickey is on Ice.
(This is entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)
Bought ice box dishes and arranged everything to leave for Van Horn –
Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
The Chicago Cubs won the National League pennant with a 6-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cubs also won the second game of their doubleheader 5-3 to run their consecutive game winning streak to 21 games. This winning streak is tied for second-longest in major league history, but it’s the longest in history to be uninterrupted by a tie.
Popeye goes to New Orleans.
(This is entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)
Resigned to Mrs. Burdette from Girls’ Chorus work. Found I had to take a class in Boys Glee Club for Miss Perry while she practicing operetta in Senior High. Saw Elmo Wolf at Betty’s for Bridge!
Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
The League of Nations informed Italy and Ethiopia that they could not start war before December 4 without violating the League Covenant and becoming subject to punishment by its other members.
The Soviet Union ended rationing of staple foods such as meat and fish.
(This is entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)
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Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
Nazi Germany founded the Reichsinstitut für Geschichte des neuen Deutschlands (Reich Institute for the History of the New Germany) and named Walter Frank as its head.
A large fire broke out at a wharfside warehouse in the Wapping district of London. It would take four days for firefighters to put it out.
(This is entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)
Mrs. Grady came back Saturday but today was the first lunch we ate there! We discussed the fertility of teaching in general and of teaching English in particular! Would that I had the Spanish! Attended to the money order matter at the P.O. Hope they can trace down that $10! (note that $10 in 1935 is the same as $173.95 today)
Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
Joe Louis established himself as the number one challenger for boxing’s world heavyweight title by knocking out Max Baer in the fourth round of a bout at Yankee Stadium in New York.
The five-power committee drafted a report admitting its efforts at mediation in the Abyssinia Crisis had failed and turned the matter back over to the League.
A typhoon sent waves as high as 30 meters 
to Beppu Japan .
A new 30-seat flying boat from the U.K. is given the OK by the U.S. to carry passengers up to 3000 miles .
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