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Friday October 8, 1937

diary 2The story continues with the second journal. This is an entry from her personal diary, by Elizabeth Lancaster

Let out at 10 for parade of Old Timers – But Arnold had come over to take me to El Paso for a Mexican supper.  Saw “Love Under Fire” Image result for "Love Under Fire"

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

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The Japanese reported the capture of Chengtingfu along the Beiping-Hankou Railway in Hebei Province.

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The Yankees lead the series 3-0 after a game 3 win over the Giants. Final score 5-1

HNLMS Abraham van der Hulst after she had struck a mine Image result for october 8, 1937

In Fort Funston, Calif., gun no. 1, gun tube is being moved into the siteImage result for october 8, 1937

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Thursday April 15, 1937

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

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The Detroit Red Wings defeated the New York Rangers 3-0 to win the Stanley Cup, three games to two.

Image result for april 15, 1937Crews are transporting the gun tube to Fort Funston, California

 

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Bookies rushed in to City Clerk Hannon’s office to pay their occupation taxes.

 

 

 

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Chicago Daily Tribune April 15, 1937