Sunday July 12, 1936

diary 2The story continues with the second journal.  This is an entry from her personal diary, by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago. Click here to read more

After dinner took Mary Jo to met the Peyton man she was to ride home with.  When Jaime got home we rode through Washington Park and took in everything.  Went to “Small Town Girls” at night. Dit n I walked way up past Austin Terrace and saw so many beautiful homes that we didn’t realize how far we’d walked!

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

The Olympic Trials for Track and Field, Swimming and Diving  wrap up

Guardia de Asalto Lieutenant José Castillo was murdered by Falangists in the streets of Madrid.

Fifteen leaders of the February 26 Incident were executed by firing squad in Tokyo. No explanation was given for why two others condemned to death were not shot

 

Youngsters cool off in the fountain at Edison Park in Detroit where temperatures hit the century mark for the fifth consecutive day.

 

 

 

 

 

Chicago Sunday Tribune July 12, 1936
Chicago Sunday Tribune July 12, 1936

 

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