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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1932

Page

14

Vanderbilt and high society clash over opera house move

New York social column notes a dispute between Mrs. Cor Deliue Vanderbit and the Hackefs over relocating performances from the Metropolitan Opera House to Rockefeller Center. The piece weaves in Vanderbilt lineage, Adele Astaire connections, and plans for Fifth Avenue property shifts as speculation thickens around heirs and wealth.

Crolly Knickerbocker WEW York Cor Deliue Vanderbit Hackefsders Metropolitan Opera House Rockefeller Hadio City Hadig City Grace Witon HO Filth Avenue Radin City Battle City Ava Vanderhilt Man Yeselcroat Fifth Avenue Vanderbilt William H Vanderbilt George, W. Vanderbilt Vanderbilta Pifth Pigih Avenue

Carrolls Vanities to Play Auditorium January 27

Carroll brings his ninth Vanities show to the auditorium on January 27. The production features 55 scenes with lavish costumes and sensational humor, starring Al Trahan with Mitchel and Durant. The all-star female cast and bold visual spectacle promise a lively, entertaining night for audiences.

Carroll Alwavs al Trahan England Tratian Kari Carroll

Mayor Pays Fine for City Worker in Woburn Court

A mayor and city worker case in Woburn Massachusetts concludes with a fine payment. John J. Connelly, driver for the water department, faced courthouse proceedings after an incident involving a truck. Mayor Alfred Peterson presided as the proceedings clarified the counsel’s role and the outcome remains a fine payment.

Woburn Massec John J. Conanl Alfred Peterson Connelly Doe River

Madonnas Topic at Club Meeting

The Women's club will host a Christmas musical featuring art masterpieces titled the Macoomas on Wednesday afternoon at the club. Mrs. Jon w Legale chairs the program with Mrs. Richard Grant assisting as host for the social hour. Other club members include Mrs. Herman Waldman and Mrs. Jalie Keratkin.

Women's Club Jon W Legale Woman's Club Richard Grant Milse

Gas Tax Evasion Costs 58 Million Dollars

A scrambled report cites a massive gas tax evasion scheme with losses claimed near 58 million dollars. Names, places, and concrete figures are scattered through the text, reflecting a chaotic OCR lead that mentions American owners and various locations without clear details or outcomes.

Alan Kwaeion Antyn Jane Wigaway New York East Lake City Ernest N. Brith Deglarta Smith

I Bronzes of Old China Shown

Malcolm Vaughan reports on a New York exhibition of ancient Chinese bronzes from Shang to Ch'in dynasties. The collection, praised by scholars for its rarity and craftsmanship, includes ritual vessels, cups, and wine wares. Experts from Field Museum and Columbia University affirm their antiquity and artistic significance, noting a transformative view of early Chinese civilization.

Malcolm Vaughan Universal Strten Art Cristo New York Babylon New’ York Ralgh M. Chait America Easter Greece Egypt China Bia Berthold Lauter Field Museum Laufer Colm G. Fink Electro-Chambar Columbia University Fink Kowa Bans Sunkosno Dr. Laufer Atlantis Par Astern Art Boston Signseup Kojira Tumdba Boson Museum

Children Taxi to School Now in Rocky River

Rocky River Ohio December reports a program allowing pupils to ride to school via taxi to save money. Local officials closed a section of the suburb’s schools and contracted a taxi company to transport children daily for ten cents.

Rocky River Ohio Des Puplia Ann Cleveland Hubard Scoc Lazicab Redee

Museum Hag Christmas Program at San Antonio Museum

A Christmas exhibit at the San Antonio museum features a crude manger scene built from wire, wood, and plaster by local artisans including A. E. Bovies and Eleanor Onderdonk. Red Buffalo's tepee display and an Indian textiles gallery accompany a live presentation of the Bethlehem tale.

San Antonio Fathersond Wakting Vst tMerz Joseph Tha Perens Muneer Billslces Forsike Jong A. E. Bovies Eleanor Onderdonk Fife Elizabeth Brough Hisstoric Goplen Burkskin Tepeehich Red Buffalo College Pradyete Bethlehem Len Selmi J. A Emery Emery Quillin Maj Ted Powell Port Aransas Mary Aubrey Kesting Mary Bonner Paul Cook

Juniors Stage Christmas Playlet At Local Church

The Junior department led by Mrs. Alain Brann and Mrs. Corlane Richardson directed a Christmas playlet featuring 30 children. Santa’s workshop fantasy included fairies elves and dolls with proceeds to a junior philanthropic fund. The musical program followed with carols and a church service to conclude the event.

San Antonio Musical Club Alain Brann Corlane ‘Taylor Richardson Sored Christmas Quay Lucille’ Gregory Crain Toylang Fiest Lewis Krainse Beck

Music Class Program At Edith W Law School Recital

Edith W Law presented a long list of student performers including Pauline Strictland Martin Taylor Nena Taylor and many others. The program featured Christmas music with chorus performances and solo numbers aired over local stations. Student groups such as the McMorris chorus and Tabernacle Baptist choir participated, with a Lambda chapter honorary music society event and a studio studio party noted.

Edith W. Law Alamo Beights Guaditorium Pauline Strictland Marten Taylor Nena Taylor Hermina Dalekowlis Tomy Dalkowite Jane Breeden Jones Jeancette Buffington Otto Koehler Pauline Brett Norris Brett Laure Mathis Mae Mathis Marion Calzado Virginia Lawanta Phillips Jack Summers Maud Tommy Nicholson Ellie Groos Leonard Lane Dead Chutchfield Hazel Martin Jimmy Calvert McMorris Tully Tere Tabermacle Arch Choir Eabo Beb Williams Lambda Chapter Pi Mu Tekla Btaffel Gamme Chapel Tekla Etaffel Goris Yeatgan Randina Doris Yeargan Beatrice Fimk Myrtle Glaeser Armabel MacTavish

Lenin Books Given to Polish Library From Cracow Ledger

In Bydgoszcz Poland Nicolai Lenin books, once used as wrapping paper, were donated to the local public library. Adam Greymaln GledlechH recounted saving the collection from waste and noted Lenin’s periods in Cracow during 1910 and political exile under the name Ultanotf.

Lenin Bydgcezce Poland Nicolai Lenin Adam Greymaln Gledlechh Cracow Ultanotf

Sir Harry to Sing Here Jaume Gir Harry Lauder's Knighthood

A report on Sir Harry Lauder's knightly investiture linked to his long career from coal miner beginnings in Scotland to fame as a beloved entertainer in Ireland and Britain. The piece notes his early life, rise, and the planned appearance under Ruth M Reck's management alongside a select troupe.

Sir Harry Jaume Harry Lauder Bir Harry Tiwan Tonis Traianne Lanarkshire Ilwaya M. Reeck

Al Smith Debuts In New Role At Town Call

Al Smith, newly dubbed basso robusto, makes his song debut at Town Call. He has been drafted to join a goon program and performs at the circus rally in the Seventh Regiment Armory, New York.

NEW Role NEW' York al Smith New Binde Town Call Seventh Regiment Armory

Louis Reports $1,373,200 Saved in City Expenditures

City officials report a moving of 41378, 300 in municipal expenditures during Ut DAK me months, dominated by the same priced later.

Louis Louig

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