Monthly Archives: August 2015

Saturday August 31, 1935

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

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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-

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

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.

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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.

 

 

The New Yorker Cover - August 31, 1935 Premium Giclee Print

A new Popeye the Sailor.

Friday August 30, 1935

(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.

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

El Paso Herald Post August 30, 1935
El Paso Herald Post August 30, 1935

Thursday August 29, 1935

(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.

Corsicana Daily News August 29, 1935
Corsicana Daily News August 29, 1935

Wednesday August 28, 1935

(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.

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Albuquerque Journal Aug 28, 1935
Albuquerque Journal Aug 28, 1935

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

London, England:  August 28, 1935 Band leader Jack Hylton, assisted by American impresario  Howard Deighton, is selecting a hundred bathing beauties to appear with him in his first film which is now in production at  Twickenham Studios. Here he is measuring one of the women.  - stock photo 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.

Tuesday August 27, 1935

(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.

Corsicana Daily Sun Aug 27, 1935
Corsicana Daily Sun
Aug 27, 1935

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

Monday August 26, 1935

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

No Post.

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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

The Waco News Tribune Aug 26, 1935
The Waco News Tribune Aug 26, 1935

Sunday August 25, 1935

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

Churubusco Country Club 1935
Churubusco Country Club 1935

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.

The Waco Sunday Tribune Herald Aug 25, 1935
The Waco Sunday Tribune Herald Aug 25, 1935

Saturday August 24, 1935

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

No post

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The Saturday Evening Post was inspired by poetry.

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The Agricultural Adjustment Act Amendment was enacted in the United States.

 

 

Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie ordered civilians to leave Addis Ababa and disperse across the country in order to reduce casualties from the anticipated aerial bombardment by Italian planes.

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Drought Returns to West, Intensified by Heat

Santa Cruz Evening News Aug 24, 1935
Santa Cruz Evening News Aug 24, 1935

 

Friday August 23, 1935

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

Jonathon finished the washing – Mr. Gorman showed specimens of petrified wood found at Guerron’s  – Still no word from dad.  He must have gotten there early yesterday morning – Wrote to Mrs. Morris and Alyce Claire.

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The banking act of 1935 is approved.

Pampa Daily News Aug 23, 1935
Pampa Daily News Aug 23, 1935

Britain ordered a buildup of its forces in the Mediterranean region to guard the Suez Canal from potential Italian attack.

 

Joseph Stalin ordered that four double-headed eagles (a Tsarist emblem) be removed from the towers of the Moscow Kremlin and replaced with giant stars.

Thursday August 22, 1935

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

Washed. Ty-Ty wrote to Dit.  Learned to play “Hell” (double solitaire) with Mary Jo and Jonathon.

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Vigilantes round up and torture suspected communists in Califorina.

Pampa Daily News Aug 22, 1935
Pampa Daily News Aug 22, 1935