Fashions Steal the Spotlight at Opera Opening Night
New York society lit up the Metropolitan Opera House as the winter season opened with Ponselle in La Traviata. Boxes filled, gowns dazzled, and emeralds ruby gowns and fur wraps drew eye after eye. Rich accessories and varied gloves completed an era of luxe as Mrs. Mackay and other socialites showcased standout jewelry and elegant hair styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera
New York Society
Betsy Schuyler
NEA
New York
Metropolitan Opera House
Ponselle
Clarence H. Mackay
End
la Schuyler Butler
Francis Garvan
William Kennelly
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Henry
Redmond
Kenneth O’brien
Clarence Mackay
H. Edward Manville
George Mesta
Richard T. Wilson
William K. Draper
Frank Vance Storrs
Anthony Biddle
Leland Harrison
Henry M. Tilford
Golden Horseshoe
Bridge party at Mrs Shavitz home on Montlieu Ave
Mrs Samuel Shavitz entertained ten tables of bridge on Montlieuw avenue Tuesday evening. Miss Seema Ershler won best score and a bridge set. Miss Bess Schwartz got novelty salt and pepper shakers. Prizes included Italian cutwork pillow cases, a crystal cake plate, and guest towels. Mrs. Shavitz was assisted by Mrs. Lewis Harris and Mrs. Abe Harris. Mr. and Mrs. E J Pearson welcomed a son, Allen Eugene, born November 16 at their English street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Shavitz
Montlieuw Avenue
Jacob Harris
Jean Ershler
Harry Jacobs
Harry Mendelsohn
Charleston
S. C
Abe Harris
Seema Ershler
Mrs. E. J. Pearson
Allen Eugene
English Street
Roycroft Junto Meets Tonight and Club Notes
The Roycroft Junto holds its regular meeting at 7 30 in the Sheraton hotel private dining room. Genevieve Moore recovers from illness and returns home to Rotary Drive. Over the Teacups club hosted at the Country club with a four course lunch and yellow chrysanthemum decor. High score for Mrs Walker and guest prize won by Mrs Wishart. Attendees listed include Mrs Cummings Dalton Hauser Idol Millis Raymond and Walker with guests Gold Wishart Armentrout Hutchison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Roycroft Junto
Sheraton’ Hotel
O. C. Durland
R. H. Walker
A. T. Wishart
B.S. Cummings
California Vehicle Registrations Rise in 1931 Nine Months
Sacramento report shows California's motor vehicle registrations up 26,517 in the first nine months of the year over the same period in 1930. The state department of motor vehicles attributes the increase to a strong auto market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Dewitt
Army
Hurley
Dewitt
Sacramento
Cal
California
State Department of Motor Vehicles
Stone stump weighs three tons for front-yard display
A petrified forest stone stump weighing about three tons was planted in Phoenix in front of the state highway building as a decorative feature. Gov. George W. P. Hunt announced the use of cotton cloth stationery to cut cotton surplus by replacing paper letterheads and envelopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
Phoenix, Ariz
George W. P. Hunt
Deer Attacks Worker in Florida Orange Grove
Amos Bell, a Black laborer, was knocked down and run over by a deer that leaped into his arms while he mowed weeds in a Florida orange grove. The incident occurred in Titusville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titueville
Fla
Amos Bell
Washington Faculty Vote Keeps Student Drill
In Seattle Washington University of Washington faculty approve continuation of compulsory military drill for students by a 104 to 77 vote. The decision reflects ongoing debate over mandatory military training on campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle, Wash
University of Washington
Civil War Vet to Be Lawyer
Denver report quotes Maj. John M. Lawrence at age 90 declaring it is never too late to learn to practice law. The veteran reflects on his long life and pursuit of a new career despite advanced years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
John M. Lawrence
Veteran Michigan attorney seeks Colorado bar admission
A veteran and former Michigan attorney applies for admission to the Colorado Bar, aiming to practice law in the state. The filing notes his prior bar status and intends to comply with Colorado admission requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Colorado
Timekeeper Clocks Still In Use At U S Mint
In Carson City the mint still uses 614 clocks that display the month date day hour minute and second. These timepieces, patented in 1862, remain in operation for official timekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson City
U. S
Pennsylvanians Eat 280 Eggs
Harrisburg report states each Pennsylvanian eats about 266 eggs annually. The State Agricultural Department estimates total annual egg consumption at 200 million in a population near nine million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
State Agricultural Department
Th Department
Memorized 1000 Phone Numbers Impress Bi Cent Commission Chief
Boston based report notes Robert B. Green executive chairman of the Massachusetts George Washington Bi Centenial Commission has memorized about 1000 telephone numbers, reducing his need for a directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Robert B. Green
Massachusetts
George Washington Bi-Centenial Commission
Vicar Introduces Laughing Slogan in Parish
The Reverend Dr W M Inwin Duffield shire has adopted the slogan Have you had your laugh today into his parish claiming laughter benefits the soul and well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffield
Shire
En Land
W. M. Inwin
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. M. Bodenhamer
Johnson Street
Perry Glenn
Oakview P. T. A
Oakview
Parent- Teacher Association of
Pauline Hicks
Madge Idol
Richard Hendrix
Wayne Welborn
Mrs. R. S. Welborn
Lexington Avenue
Sadie Sechrest
Azzlea Corn
Ruth Welborn
Aurailla Kindley
Frances Gross
Edna Gross
Mary Gross
Mildred Schultheiss
Adelaide Schultheiss
Luna Wood
R. S. Welborn
Sam Montgomery
John Phillips
Charles Hatton
J. T. Horowitz
8. C
City
North Main Street
Juanita Holbrook
Cable Street
Mrs. Carter Dalton
Gold Medal Orchard
Wakes County
Charles Tillett, Jr
Williams
Charlotte
Grensboroe
D. C. Durland
New York City
Moffitt’s
Metropolitan Opera Company
Mrs. Shavitz
Utopian Study Club
Rodney Snow
Woodbrook Court
Bonner
Laurance Ingram
J. S. Groome
Sinclair Lewis
Phil Warner
Thomas Turner
B. Bonner
Roy Spearman
Farrell Gray
Roycroft
Junto
Miss Moore
Genevieve Moore
Rotary Drive
Mrs. Durland
West Good Auto Market
Mint
Coats
Beavans
the Ladies’ Store
Cri
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!