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

First day of classes not bad.  About as crowded as usual – Not seen the new science teacher and Velma is substituting for the other.  Bought or rather rented a P.O. Box no 197 – Wrote Mrs. Ruiz about her brother and my check.  Mary’s friend came over again and we had a lesson in contract – Betty Johnson was here for that too.

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Sir Malcolm Campbell breaks the 300 mph set a new world record on the Bonneville Salt Flats of Utah with his 2,500 HP Bluebird and beat his own previous world record of 276.82 mph that he had set earlier in the year.

In Florida, Hurricane warnings have been extended north of Tarpon Springs to Carabelle. Tropical disturbance approaching mouth of Tampa Bay moving northnorthwest with winds estimated one hundred miles per hour at Boca Grande.  The keys are still cleaning up more than $6 million in damages and 423 deaths.

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

Teacher’s meeting at 9 with the same sort of talk that teachers have always heard. Earnest Harp takes Mr. Corum’s place at Sr. High and Miller takes Earnest’s.  Don’t know who takes Miller’s or Hubbard’s – Hope they are nice and unmarried. Ate lunch at Mrs. Martens but went back to school in the afternoon.   Saw Leanore Shafer, Harriet Poorbaugh, and Charlotte St. John and heard some gossip.  Harriet had been in Chicago, Charlotte in New York and Boston and Leonore at Pine Lodge.  Met a friend of Mary Owensby who lives in Charlotte’s old room and he took us to Kipling’s for drinks.

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A deadly  Labor Day Hurricane hits South Florida with winds of 185 mph. More than 400 are feared dead in the Keys alone.   It is classified as  the third most intense Atlantic cyclone on record and the strongest to ever hit the U.S.

A new Time Magazine. with tennis’ Don Budge.

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

Saw Martens and Littles et al at church. Alyce Claire arrived in her car right after dinner.   Stayed at Betty’s most of the afternoon- Alyce Claire has lost some pounds but looks grand.  Her car is a nice Plymouth Coupe.  Wrote home.

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

Left Van Horn at 5:25, one hour late, reached Roswell at 12 per schedule.  Mrs. Grady was glad to see me by the hug and kiss I got!  Arranged for payments at ban, shopped and visited Velma.  Later saw Mrs. Burdette and stayed there for supper.  Morris’ are sweet as ever.  He is pale but looked well in a tan suit and shoes to match.  “Shorty” Miller is married and Art Corum and Hubbard have work in the Educ. end of the C.C.C work I hear.  Hazel Smith has a job in Central or South America.  (Lucky Girl!)  Alyce Claire hasn’t come yet. A note from Mrs. Wilmot asks me to talk to the class about Mexico tomorrow.  Mrs. Elmore has had the organ all summer so I may not have it this year! Remains to be seen!  Saw Pauline Regensburg and Lavora Hedrick-

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As part of United States non-interventionism in the face of growing tensions in Europe, President Roosevelt signed the first of the Neutrality Acts of 1930s into law.

Vern Kennedy of the Chicago White Sox pitched a 5-0 no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians.

A new New Yorker and Saturday Evening Post Magazine.

A new Popeye the Sailor.

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

Washed and set hair. Sent Mona’s gift to Gruncastle. Bought ticket.

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President Roosevelt signed the Guffey Coal Act and the Revenue Act of 1935 into law.

The Reichsmusikkammer banned non-Aryans from playing in German orchestras.

The historical drama film Anna Karenina starring Greta Garbo and Fredric March premiered at the Capitol Theatre in New York City.

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

Washed and ironed, tried to pack but the weather is too hot!

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The musical comedy film Top Hat starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers premiered in New York City.

The royal engagement of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott is announced.

The HM Queen Astrid of Belgium passed away.

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

Letter from House and I sent $10 to Santa Fe for my Life Certificate. Letter from Velma G. Stone.  I can hardly wait to get to Roswell.  Better seems to be having a fair time and am sure I would.   Went to see “Imitation of Life” with Jaime, Iley and Blanche.

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A deadly hurricane hits Newfoundland and another wicked storm is brewing in the Atlantic. The cat 5 storm is setting its sights on Florida for the Labor Day Holiday weekend.

 Band leader Jack Hylton is selecting a hundred bathing beauties to appear with him in his first film.   The selection is taking place in London.

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

Wrote to Carsey and Dad. letter from house, N. Mex expected so I can get my Certificate.

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Five and a half hours into a filibuster by Huey Long of a $103 million social securities bill, the 74th United States Congress adjourned for the year,

The Soviet Union rejected the U.S. government’s protest note.

Copies of the latest issue of the American magazine Time appeared on British newsstands with one page torn out, referring to alleged intrigues by Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark to place her husband Prince George, Duke of Kent on the throne of Greece

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

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Alabama’s Hugo La Fayette Black is on this week’s Time Magazine.

Luxembourg and the Soviet Union established diplomatic relations with each other while Mussolini dares his European counterparts to challenge him and begin a war. Click here to listen.

http://xroads.virginia.edu/~ma04/wood/mot/html/qt/italy_8_26_35.htm

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

Last night there was a “Black and White” Ball at the Churubusco Country Club, I suppose.  Surely would have liked to have been there.   Letter from Dad yesterday.  Went to Baptist Church and heard a nice young preacher with black hair in a white suit with a blue tie.  Rather good – looking – Missionary Meeting heard me explain some pictures of Mexico that I have.  Saw Jaime’s “Esquire”

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Grand Rapids Michigan says goodbye to the Street Car.

The start of the Swiss Grand Prix, Bremgarten.

The U.S. State Department published the text of a note sent to the Soviet Union, threatening an interruption of friendly relations unless the Soviets put a stop to plotting the violent overthrow of the American government.

Iran and the Soviet Union signed the Treaty of Establishment, Commerce and Navigation.

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