The story continues with the second journal. This is an entry from her personal diary, written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more
Alyce Claire back again after missing a day and a half. The S.S. party went off at Adele Green’s. I borrowed A.C’s car and was glad to have it. Only one other care for 14 people. I gave red sweet pea favors to all the ones who came. Home by 10:30
Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today
The 1936 North American cold wave becomes stronger breaking numerous records and crippling transportation services. Wind chills in some locations were near −100 °F
A committee of experts reported to the League of Nations that an oil embargo against Italy would take three and a half months to become effective, and even that would only be if the United States agreed to curtail its booming oil business with Italy.
The U.S. Hockey team is on top of the standings in the winter games after today’s match-ups
Standings
| Rk | Team | W | L | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1 | Canada | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1 | Czechoslovakia | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Germany | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | Great Britain | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Sweden | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | Hungary | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 7 | Austria | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | France | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 9 | Switzerland | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 9 | Poland | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 9 | Italy | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | Latvia | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | Japan | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | Belgium | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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