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

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

Slovak Jewish journalist Stefan Lux committed suicide in the General Assembly of the League of Nations by shooting himself in the chest. He left behind a note explaining that his act was carried out to draw attention to the plight of Jews in Germany.

Remington Rand strike: A four-day riot began between strikers and replacement workers at a plant in Middletown, Ohio.

Fred Perry of the United Kingdom beat Gottfried von Cramm of Germany in straight sets to win the Gentlemen’s Singles title at Wimbledon. Perry was the first Wimbledon champion to win three consecutive men’s titles since Tony Wilding won four straight in 1910-13

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