The 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.
Ty-Ty and Mary Jo – Got M.J’s coat. She went to “Anthony Adverse” and Kids Rodeo
Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today
The Battle of Talavera de la Reina was fought, resulting in Nationalist victory.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt met with six state governors, including rival presidential candidate Alf Landon, at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines to discuss government actions in response to the drought.
Lou Ambers won the World Lightweight Championship of boxing by 15-round decision over Tony Canzoneri in Madison Square Garden.
Olympic gold medal winner Jesse Owens waves from an open car during a ticker tape parade in New York City
Prince Mikasa, in foreground wearing black skull cap, youngest of the three brothers of Emperor Hirohito, participates in the exercises of the 15th Cavalry Regiment, swimming mounts across the river in Tokyo