Museum director to leave post June 30
New York AP December 13 The resignation of Francis Henry Taylor as director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art was announced by trustees and will take effect June 30 He will return to the Worcester Mass Art Museum as director a post he held for nine years Taylor 51 has headed the Metropolitan for 15 years Under his leadership the museum saw many changes and innovations He said the Worcester post would allow travel and scholarship without the same strain He noted the heavy administrative burdens of the past 15 years Trustees accepted the resignation with great regret and named Taylor director emeritus and special consultant to the board
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Brandt Sets 1939 Bowing Record With 886 Series
Alice Brandt of Lockport New York established the top sanctioned bowling series in 1939 with 886. Her three games were 297 289 and 300 delivering a historic high for the era.
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Holiday Fable Treats For Home Sewing Fans
AP News features note Girls who sew their own holiday finery can visit counters for fabrics this season. Textile makers offer new versions of favorites and new miracle fabrics for home sewers. Choices include nylon taffetas Orion blends Da cron Dynel and mixes plus cottons silks linens and wools with new textures and finishes. Popular fabrics include printed corduroys in leopard fur Chan tilly lace. Velvety cotton corduroy is washable and durable yet glam for party dresses this season.
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Actor Broderick Crawford Fined for Drunk Driving
West Los Angeles court fined actor Broderick Crawford $250 after a drunken driving arrest in Mandeville Canyon. Police said his rented car struck a fence and he, along with Myron McCormick and Abigail Adams, were taken into custody. Crawford chose jail time in lieu of the fine.
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Miami Beats Manhattan for 1933 Orange Bowl Victory
Miami defeated Manhattan to capture the inaugural Orange Bowl title in 1933. The game established the bowl as a premier postseason matchup, highlighting Miami’s win in the early history of the Orange Bowl.
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