Nancy Astor Remarks and Society Headlines in New York
Nancy Astor complained during a New York visit that Americans are too rich and should share wealth. The column also notes Marjorie Schuyler’s betrothal plans to Eugene Van Ness, Count Laszlo Brechenyi’s reassignment to London, updates on Libby Holman Reynolds and Louise Carpenter Jenney, and Laura Corrigan’s business dealings and Paris sojourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cholly
Livingston
Ven
Rensselaer
Astor
Marjorie Schuyler
Eugene van Ness
Baltimore
Marjorie
Philip ‘van Rensselaer Schuylers
John ©. Carstallen
Winston-Salem
N. C
Libby Holman Reynolds
Louisa Carpenter Jenney
DuPont
Louise
Smith Reynolt
Libby
Letitia
Wilmington
Stork
American Artist Illustrates Book in Rome for Vatican Volume
Vernon Howe Hailey, noted New York artist, sketches in Rome for a Vatican City volume to be published in 24 languages. The painter, famed for Burge study scenes, conducted a wartime Grewings collection under a U.S. commission, later acquired by the Smithsonian Institution in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Vernon Howe Hailey
New York
Vatican City
Tati
Burge
Hla
United States
Gov Waren
ReviPonien
Washtape
Fox-Hunters Scurry to Country
London society rests after Christmas as fox-hunt types retreat to counties. Margaret Whigham prepares for a Catholic wedding to American golfer Charles Sweeney on February 22 at Brompton Oratory. Lady Ali-Stair Innes-Ker and Roxburghe circle hostesses, roxbury ties, and Dowager Duchess May Goelet remain in widowhood with sister-in-law organizing Roxburghe events. Lord Alastair Innes-Ker, a noted golfer, counts among George V’s popular equerries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hacker
London
London Society
Margaret Whigham
Prince of Wales
Charles Sweeney
Miss Whigham
Brompton Oratory
Ali- Stair Innes-Ker
Annie Breese
New York
Roxburgh
May Goelet
Ogden Goelet
Queen Mary
Lord Alastair Innes-Ker
King George
Ubangi Beauties on Empire Boards
Empire theater unveils a vodvil revue titled Ubangi next Friday under a new policy pairing stage and film. Starring Trixie Friganza Roy Cummings Florence Roberts Grace Dufaye the Crosby brothers and a chorus of Ubangi gals the show is produced by LeRoy Pring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theater
Cabinet to Move After March 4 Says Georgina Washington
The piece surveys Hoover era cabinet members and hints at their post March 4 plans. Stimpson plans law practice in New York City while Mills weighs managing wealth or remaining in politics. Hurley contemplates country life near Leesburg with the Wilburs eyeing Stanford, and Adams returns to Boston law. Brown rooms at Shoreham hotel with no lease and awaits plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgina Washington
Washington, D. C
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Xcabinet
Hoover
Washington
Henry L. Stimson
New York City
Woodley
Woodley Road
Rock Creek Park
Philip Barton Key
Francis Scott Key
the Treasury
Ogden L. Mills
Ray Lyman Wilbur
Leland Stanford University
Wilbur
L'Ving
Navy
Charley Francia Adams
Boston
Adams
R Street
Walter Brown
Shoreham Hotel
Notable Washington Visitors and Local Social Notices
United States officials including Attorney General William DeWitt Mitchell and Secretary Arthur M. Hyde are mentioned with stays in Washington or Missouri, while Secretary of Commerce Hoy Chapin plans to return to Detroit. Social gatherings in Dallas and San Antonio are noted, with Mr and Mrs Maher Jr and Harriet visiting Dexter family. A lecture by Steele Green on Signals and No Trumps is announced at the St. Anthony hotel, and a January directory listing deadline is given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
William DeWitt Mitchell
Hoover
Washington
Minnesota
Mitchell
Kelorama Circle
Arthur M. Hyde
Hyde
Mayflower
Missouri
Hoy Chapin
D. A. Maher Jr
Harriet
Dallas
P_T. Dexter
Oita Steele Green
St. Anthony Hotel
Club Hears of Relief Work
A luncheon discussed relief work led by St Mark's guild with reports that most workers accept low paid roles out of necessity. Guests included Mrs. Lane Taylor and Mrs. Thames Watt Gregory, praising soup kitchen efforts and Braille transcription work by Mrs. J S Lockwood aiding the blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Mark’s Guild
Lane Taylor
Richard V. Negley
Thames Watt Gregory
Houston
Elizabeth Houston
Asisner
Leroy Denman
J. 8
Lockwood
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Nancy Astor
Count Laszlo Brechenyi
Court of St. James
Gladys Vanderbilt
Mrre. Vanderbolt
Celestino Piva
Piva
Mathilde Zaporina
David Trumbull
Lanmsn van Aie
Martin Bape
Sey
Mme, Pien T
Mat
Edgar Marston
Florence 6
Carr
Chicago
Edgar
Hunter Marstons
Robert F. Carr
Lake Shore Drive
James W. Corrigan
Laura
Cleveland
Laura Corrigan
Paris
A. C. Definger
Estelle Jenkins
B. F. Meir
Empire Boards
aEu
San Antonio
Frank Bros
Arey Moore
John C. Crawford Jr
Westminster Presbyterian
Detroit
Willam Doak
Notridh
Neneoe Virainlss
Welledey ‘Club of
Charles E. Stephens
West Avenue
Dla Fannin
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