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

Had program in the afternoon in Assembly – “Why the Chimes Rang”  was not so good as when given at night.  Left at 4 (instead of 3) for home – Waited in the middle of the night in Pecos for almost 3 hours!

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

Another big storm hits the East coast – this time it brings down an airplane over Chicago.

December 21, 1934: Josephine Baker appears in Zouzou, becoming the first black woman to star in a major motion picture.

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Finished Christmas packing and shopping. Got my new coat – like it muchly.  Found out I could go home by Pecos much easier so I called the family long distance and told him so!  Seemed nice to hear his voice – wished I’d asked to say hello to some of the others – seemed late (12 by their time) to have them up!  Packed and got ready to leave early tomorrow (3 P.M.)

Here’s what else happened 80-years-ago today:

A rape trial in the small town of Shelbyville, Tennessee ends in riots, death and destruction.   The second German rocket is successfully launched 3.5 meters into the sky over the North Sea a Stratosphere Rocket is set to launch from Roswell.

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Played for Mrs. Martens to sing at CCC Camp.  Went out in Bernard’s car with Mrs. Hanson.  Mrs. Martens and a Mr. Cooley – The gentlemen sang a chorus – very good program.  Came back and we three went to to Pete and Velma’s for our usually hilarious time. Letter from Jonathon, made me decide to get the family something for Christmas!

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

A brave rescue at sea saves 16 lives from the ill fated S.S. Usworth and Japan withdraws from the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922.

Pratibha Devisingh Patil, the first woman president of India was born today.

Today is national Look for an Evergreen day and National Oatmeal Mufffin Day. 

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Bought Dit’s negligee and mules for shower gift – went to class meeting at Mrs. Wilmot’s.  Was a covered dish luncheon and we surely had a nice time. About 15 of us there!  After that Bernard and I went to see “The Merry Widow”  Pete and Velma came to the show too.

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

A Norwegian Boat in trouble in high seas -20 lives are at stake.  F.D.R. puts pressure on the States to assist with the New Deal and there are rumors of a revolt in Cuba.

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Nothing of news today but the play at 7:30.  It went off very well – several spoke of it.  Came home and addressed cards. To bed fairly early!

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

A new Time magazine focusing on the White House staff.

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An announcement of Dit’s wedding and letters from Ty-Ty and Dit.  Had dinner with Wilmot’s – Lovely time.  Hinton brought us home in their new 1935 Dodge.  Heard the Cantata “The Holy City” at the Christian Church.  Janice Huff directing – Several rather good members and though it was a rather ambitious piece of work, was well done.  Rode around to see lights at different homes.

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

Bones found under the home of Albert Fish.  An assassin takes aim at Hitler and Payroll Taxes  for unemployment are proposed.

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Hazel Hanson’s wedding to Chris Huston took place at 10 o’clock.  ‘Twas a very nice affair.  Charlotte St. John caught the bride’s bouquet! Punch and tiny cakes were served afterwards.  Deposited checks and shopped a little in the forenoon.  Practiced with Charlotte for Sunday and with Dorothy Darron. Had letters from home.

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

Tiny Tim is on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post.

A storm in the Atlantic takes the lives of 17 and the New Deal clears a hurdle with a vote on the Bankhead Cotton Act.

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The angel in the play backs out! What to do!  More discouragement! Rather blue day even if I did have letters from Dit about plans and Ty-Ty about plans!   Bought wedding present for Hazel Harison and Betty Johnson, Alyce Claire and I took them over – Had nice visit with Martens, Hanson and Huston.  The house is filled with evergreens and white candles!

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

The first streamlined steam locomotive is  introduced, Albany NY.

December 14, 2014, Sunday

Turkey celebrates women’s suffrage amid calls for equality
Turkey celebrates women’s suffrage amid calls for equality
Out of 548 lawmakers currently in Parliament only 79 are women, which is 14 percent of the total number of deputies. (Photo: Today’s Zaman, Ali Ünal)

Women in Turkey were allowed to vote in national elections for the first time.

The price of a Christmas tree:

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Choir practice – Letter from family telling of Dit’s plan to get married on Christmas Day.  Haven’t really been the same since.  Sent her a telegram.  Went to Pete’s with Bernard to find prices for invitations – Pete wasn’t there –  Painted on back drop for Xmas Play.

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Saw “Lovetime” – story of Franz Shubert’s romance.  Good. They played his “Serenade“and “Unfinished Symphony” all the way through – Had a radio sent up from Zinks’.  Wrote to Pete, Carsey and Jonathon.

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

Terrorists plant bombs in four moving picture shows in Boston and the search for bodies in the aftermath of a Lansing hotel fire continues.

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