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

We left the key in the door and someone stole a rug, a lamp, Mrs. Ruiz’s purse and gloves!  I feel responsible and therefore can hardly stand it – I nearly cried on the way to school but I realize that it wouldn’t help.  I wanted to call Carsey right away but didn’t want to disturb his sleep.  He was tired last night, too.  Called him about 9:40.  He said he was coming and I saw him at 11.  There was no class at eleven so we went to Lagunilla Market to look for the lamp.  At 2 we were just leaving  – I tried to call the home and at the 3rd try succeeded and Mrs. Ruiz said not to bother!  I was so tired and weak that I wanted to sit down so we went to the show!  Bless Carsey’s heart he did everything he knew to make me feel good.  Even to suggesting that if paying for the articles tool all my money we could both hitch-hike home!

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Anti-Jewish riots break out in Berlin.

A new Time Magazine featuring Joseph Taylor Robinson.

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

Went to church at Gaute, Betty and I . Right ater dinner, Carsey and Bob came for us to go to Xochimilco – Went through the church and convent. Ate supper at a restaurant in the middle of the way.  Got back almost 11:30.  Went to the Olimpia for a hot drink but had ice cream instead!  Home about one and surely dead tired!

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

Washed hair, clothes, and got a little straightened out for the week.  In drying our hair on the roof we both received a slight sunburn!  Wrote Alyce Claire and the family. Slept a little after dinner. Expected Carsey to call about tonight but the telephone was discompuesto. They, he and Bob, came for us about 9:15 and we strolled through the Alameda before indulging in the Regis.  The Austrian Von Helmsburg came in and Betty and Bob stayed with us until we decided to look into the Montparnasse (or old Heidelberg?) They had good music at the latter but it was tres crowded.

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A new Saturday Evening Post

The U.S. and Russia shake hands.

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

After dancing class Carsey came up with Wilhelm!  He has driven a carload of girls from Laredo and was going back when they did.  he is quite nice and quite German.  He doesn’t have much to spend but manages to go quite far on it.  We all had some Sidral Mundet together.  In the evening Bob and Carsey came by to go to the Symphony program at the Palacio de Bellas Artes.  It had been postponed and tickets to “Rival” Agustin Lara’s latest musical comedy, all sold so we contented ourselves with a show.   Later was walked and walked trying to find the Villa Obregon line.  I think Betty was quite worn out. But there was a nice moon and walking was quite pleasant, Plans were laid for the Regis tomorrow night and Xochimilco on Sunday afternoon-

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The strato balloon bursts before take-off, it’s flooding in Colorado and the heat wave continues in the East.

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

Went to  the Artis Class in the Museum today. On the way down we went up into the towers of the cathedral. Saw the intricacies of the drainage from the roof of the church, and the elaborate carvings on the outside of the cathedral.  Each bell has a name.  We saw Santa Maria and San Julian bells – The class at the Museum was disappointing but we saw the newly opened rooms of Carlotta’s dresses, shawls, etc. some elaborate suits and jewelry of her period.  Ate lunch at the Mitla and were late for the school program.  Heard it was only fair – At the social hour at 3 saw Dignomitty. After the dance was  over we went to town for coffee and then to see a writer by the name of Chamberton whom Dignomitty knows.  Rather interesting, nice looking, who teased Dignomitty about his Communism – I hear he is to lecture at the Summer School.  Should like very much to hear him. Expected Bob to come to the social hour but if he ever came we did not see him.  The orchestra played “Jlausita de Chihuahua” and “Adelita” and of course “Marimba”  The letter is as popular as “Los Ganiotos” was las summer.  I like it muchly

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

Letter from Dit telling of Harold’s accident.  Carsey,  Bob Tucker, Betty and I saw two plays given by a school dramatic club.  One Singe’s “Rider’s of the Sea” in English and Moliere’s “Precious Ridiculas”(?) in Spanish.   We got in late for the first one and could not understand all of it but the last one was well done and thoroughly enjoyable.

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The second attempt to launch a a manned U.S. high-altitude balloon, Explorer II   proved a failure with the balloon rupturing at liftoff.

The price of gas is up and its very very hot.

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

Met Bob Tucker the fellow from Mass. New Bedford in fact.  He is nice.  We had a “coca cola” (tasted different from those in U.S.A.) at the Olimpia and started, all of us,  to go to the show but there was nothing we wanted to see –

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

Regular school day.  Hailed during dancing class. Carsey and I had planned to go to Xochimilco and invited Charles and Betty.  Charles preferred not to double date so we two went by ourselves.  We were late starting and got into the boat about 8:30! Had bought mangos, tacos, bananas  and peanuts for supper.  It was a pretty  night but so late that all the eating and dancing places were closed.  When we left the boat the last car had gone to town! No trenes (trains) nor  camiones (trucks)- There was one car but the driver had been drinking.  Tried to call Charles to come after us but couldn’t get him – We took a chance with the taxi and for 5 pesos were brought to the Tacubaya Alameda. Some experience – about one thirty when I got home.  Carsey asked me if I ever would go there with him again but as that is my favorite spot, he needs only to suggest it.

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It’s New York’s turn to flood and pirates take a gambling ship.

Joseph A. Lyons is on the cover of Time.

The American League wins the Allstar baseball game.

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

Harriet visited me yesterday suggesting something to do this morning.  I can not yet get her to on the phone.   I know I had the right number but I tried twice.  We were planning to go to the Museum and perhaps the Palace – Maybe next week!

We went to the National Palace. The guide made me pay 3 pesos! I was furious!  I know Carsey might have been able to get out of it someway but he really hounded  us until I was forced to pay.  From there to the Museum where we saw Harriet- She seemed to dislike most everything she had seen – We went to Chalputepec Park and listened to the music but could not see  the band for the crowd – Am rather disappointed in Harriet’s attitude toward Mexico.

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

After nearly 12 hours of sleep since yesterday morning I am “fit as a fiddle” – Visited San Carlos Academy and the Museum but the latter was not open except the Monte Alban for 50 centavos. Mailed a letter home. Hope Carsey calls me about tonight – He planned to get Dignomitty for Betty and go somewhere to dance !Ojala! Carsey and I went to the Regis. Unable to find Dignomitty! Saw the Austrian who sat with us on the balcony for a  few minutes.  They started late and the floor never was crowded.  They played the new Agustin Lara number.  “La Marimba” which was suave!  Alas Farolito, Las Gaujotas and many other pretty ones.  Their music is always good. Got home at 2:45!!

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An infant named Tenzin Gyatso, future leader of Tibet and bestselling author, is born to a peasant family in Takster, Tibet. At age two, he will be declared the Dalai Lama.

A patriotic Saturday Evening Post.

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