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

Heard an interesting but rather odd Baptist sermon.  The preacher was young and was not accepting the “call” for reasons which are not very clear to us!  Met the Supt. and High School Principal as well as Dr. Paine who lived in Coah 38 years! Muriel Terry met us and returned to Roswell.  Not a sign from Van Horn or Sante Fe!

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

The Cubbies take the Tigers 3-1 in Game 5 of the World Series.

Italian forces captured Adwa.

Communists in Mexico City tore the swastika flag from Germany’s honorary consulate and dragged it through the streets

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

Alyce Claire persuaded me to go with her to Tatum – Joyce has a cute little house – painted furniture, home-made curtains with the loveliest color scheme throughout.  Betty Johnson made a very unnecessary remark to me in front of Gaylord Conner and Mrs. Martens and she hurt Alyce Claire by insulting Alton last night so we talked about her – ‘Snuf said, but I don’t believe she is happy in “our” undignified company!  Jack, Alton’s brother came to Tatum to see Alyce Claire – he had been to the Coast Guard Academy and was a most interesting talker.

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

U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt invoked the August 31 Neutrality Act to place an arms embargo on both Italy and Ethiopia.

The Tigers take the Cubs 2 to 1 in Game 4 of the World Series. This game played at Wrigley Field.

A new Saturday Evening Post and New Yorker.

Collingwood defeated South Melbourne in the 39th Victorian Football League Grand Final.

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