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

Pete and Velma both ate lunch with us this noon. Another bridge lesson, this time at Betty’s – The more I try to learn the more confused I get it seems!  Took Helen Snipes home after sitting downtown with her and watching the world go by – She gave us some verbenas.  Saw Mr. Plyer who said the Mrs would be home from Oklahoma in about two weeks. I’ll be glad to see her.  Saw Mr. Incognito for the first time since spring, he went into Kipling’s!!

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

Ten members of the French Air Force were killed during military maneuvers when two bomber planes collided in low-visibility weather.

President Roosevelt ordered an investigation into why adequate precautions were not taken to protect the veterans in work relief camps from the hurricane.

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