(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more)
Up at 5 to play tennis but came home about 6:30 because of the rain. Paul Corner has lent me “Unfinished Cathedral”
Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
The president give an extemporaneous address on A.A.A. to Farm Groups.
The Constitution of the Phillippines was ratified by a large majority of the Filipino people.
(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more)
Met Velma Stone, Later saw Grace Paddock and her friend, Frances Mountcastle, Rode around. All ate supper at Grady’s
Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
An entrepreneurial politician files a patent application for the parking meter.
Senator Harry Floyd Byrd is featured on the cover of a new Time Magazine.
(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more
In naming corners, I forgot to name one for Bernard! Terrible! This is Mother’s Day! I had some flowers sent to Ty-Ty. Hope they were pretty. We had a delightful and sumptuous breakfast at Wolf’s and had to come right in for Sunday School. It was almost as good as home. I’ve about decided to go to Mexico City anyway this summer, even if I have to borrow money! in the afternoon, Raymond Hitchcock came by and we went to the show: saw “Go Into Your Dance” – fair. He is almost 21!
Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
The first unofficial Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting occurs in Akron, Ohio.
World records are broken and is Hitler on a non-winning path?
(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more)
Long letter from Carsey – He is sending me one of his own articles published! and the book he was so interested in ! Ojala – Bernard sent me one of those dime chain letters – am I ever sending it back! Ms. Wolf phoned she will come by about five to take me out to spend the night – Lenore Shafer is going too. We went to the Flower Show before leaving town. I learned several different flowers names – above all I know a peony!? We four played bridge until 11:30 or after. Talked them until bed at 12:30. Lenore and I continued to talk til almost 1:30!! We named the corners of the room!
Dear Elizabeth: Thursday May 9, 1935
I am sorry that I did not see you before you left last Sunday. I didn’t want to present myself Sunday before I had repaired some from loss of sleep. Consequently, after eating a noon I went to the hotel, set the alarm for an hour’s sleep, got up to shave and Jaime came in with the news that you had just left.
I wish you were here for the High School dance: Jaime has a date with Maxine Smith. Too bad that Mary Jo can not go. It is an invitation affair for the high school group is too small by itself. We have invited people we think will conduct themselves properly. All the girls dance but only a small part of the boys do.
Mary Jo came to school yesterday and is well again. I went over one day this week and found Mrs. Lancaster looking up the Black Death of 1348. Immediately we concluded that Mary Jo had it. She reminded us tho the Bubonic Plague was caused by rats so we gave up the clue.
Jaime and I climbed on top of Toolen’s and the hotel yesterday. His job was to repair the Neon signs. We changed ‘arage’ to Garage and ‘otel’ to Hotel.
Under separate cover I am reluctantly sending a copy of a magazine (?) article that I wrote. I am not tremendously proud of this publication. They took out the only part of the article that I felt I had done a good job on: the courses and professors (of summer school in Mexico City) of the institution. The people in El Paso who put out the magazine heard that I had been down there and asked me to scribe the description of Beteta’s class and Beteta himself; and on the whole I thought it was the only thing of interest that the whole paper possessed. The editor cut that part out.
Do you get circular letters? I have gotten only 2 so far and have not answered either. Mr. Oliver is excited over the prospects and wants to start one himself. He heard that someone in El Paso had bought a new Ford with dimes that came thru letters.
Time flies. School is out one week from tomorrow and two weeks from tomorrow I see you again . Even at that I’d say that its a long time. Have you decided when you will be in El Paso? Jaime told me yesterday that he could not get off until Saturday according to the present outlook.
I am also sending the book that I was reading when you were here. Pumpkin Coach by Louis Paul. It will hold your interest all the way thru. Particularly good is the religious philosophy of a priest toward the end of the book. I made a few slight marks there in spite of the fact it is not my book.
I see that this letter is attaining in length without the corresponding element of news or interest.
Hasta que viene el dia venticinco, espero. De sus saludes de me exito mil gracias. Me haces el favor de nunca olvidarme.*
Yours
(Carsey)
*Until 25 days come, I hope and salute your success. I ask you to please never forget me.
Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
President Franklin D. Roosevelt establishes the Rural Electrification Agency through Executive Order 7037. 
Disney’s “Water Babies” hit the big screen.
(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more)
Letter from Bernard – Envelope from Carsey with just an invitation to the dance tonight. Came Wed. night – I answered it last night. Rode with Jack LeBaron – Margaret Wolfe, Joyce Kistler, Alyce Claire, Mrs. Grady and I. Saw Lavora at the Band Concert.
Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
The first Hiawatha Steam train is put into service in Chicago. It will run to Milwaukee.
Germany is touting a reduction in unemployment and the weather is still causing problems.
(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more)
No Post today
Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
Almost 50 Naval Planes are flown to Midway Island in Hawaii, They will be stationed at Peral Harbor. This is the first step of America preparing for potential war.
The government questioning relief funds for so called ‘new fangled’ invisible panties.
(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more)
No Post today:
Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today
The President promises to veto the Patman Bonus Bill and Amelia Earhart takes to the skies again to become thef irst person to fly solo nonstop from Mexico City to Newark; 14hrs 19min
(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more)
Dreamed of stairs again which means opportunities – so here goes. I had my picture taken (3 for 10 cents!) and sent in a letter of appreciation to Dr. C.S. Smith of McMurray College, Abilene, Texas! Also wrote to Sra. de Ruiz, after as long as time! Alyce Claire and Joyce went to see Will Rogers in “Life Begins at 40” – Hope they enjoyed it.
Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
The Patman Bonus Bill is passed by both houses of congress paving the way for bonuses to veterans.
(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more)
Usual day – saw “Clive in India” – Wonderful acting by both Ronald Colman and Loretta Young! Still under the influence of “Cardinal Richelieu” and now this!!!
Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
King George speaks to his country and he is also on the Cover of the new Time. 
Washington mourns one of their own after a deadly plane crash.
(This is an entry from the journal entitled Mexico Summer written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more)
Cinco de Mayo! We wished we could have stayed for the big bull fight of the celebration. Got home as the sky was getting light. Slept a while but we all went to church and heard a good sermon. Left for Roswell about 1:30 (Tex time) and arrived safely, sin novedad*, just 
about 5:00 (N.M. time) – Card from Bernard awaiting me. I am not sure we will have our jaunt at the end of school because Jaime probably won’t be able to get off for that and graduation, too – I’d rather like to repeat it but not come back the same night – Carsey is charming to talk to (about a good many things), nice to dance with, and a perfect companero, still, for a jaunt –
*novelty
Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
The first debut of the “Rhythm at Eight” radio programstarring 24-year- old Ethel Merman.
Snow is causing farmers to smile, the government wants to build new homes for folks in the Ozarks, and Omaha wins the 61st Kentucky Derby in 2:05.00 – 80-years later American Pharoah wins the same race with a time of 2:03.02 (Secretariat holds the record at 1:59.40 1973)
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