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

The first time in three weeks the Ohio River was below flood level at most stages. Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana were all affected, 385 died and property loss reached $500  million. (close to 9 billion today)

Judicial Procedures Reform Bill: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered a surprise message to Congress recommending a drastic revision of the Supreme Court. The plan would increase the number of judges from 9 to 15 if judges past the age of 70 refused to retire

A new stamp released in time for the 13th International Railroad Congress held in France

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