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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1930

Page

19

Chicago Civic Opera opens twentieth season on Wacker Drive

The Chicago Civic Opera unfurled its season at Hearst square on Wacker Drive as the resident company marks its twentieth anniversary. New work by Morri's Sorezace Kyrie Aram in the modern style with Alfred de Mussels text features a scene emphasizing orchestral color and a balance between singing actors and the interludes. Sarah Bernhardt starred, highlighting the event as a modern yet classical pageant of opera.

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Texas History: Belisle’s 1721 Matagorda Bay Expedition

In 1721, high official Belisle led a French expedition to Matagorda Bay in Texas. The mission failed and marked the last French attempt to colonize Texas.

Belisle Louisiana Matagorda Bay Texas

Ten Indians Friendly to St Denis Set Out to Rescue Belisle

A group of ten Indigenous allies head toward St Denis to rescue Belisle, believed detained or in danger. The mission focuses on swift action and coordination among tribes and local supporters to secure Belisle’s release.

St. Denis Belisle

Fashion Gala Highlights at the Metropolitan Opera

Stoluesque evening gowns dominated the gala opening night with white leading, then black and deep pastels. Greek influence featured long ankle to floor hems in sheer crepe and satin, with wraps of knee length or longer in black velvet trimmed with fur. Jewelry shimmered as attendees wore pearls and bejeweled accents. majority wore long white gloves and crepe de chine accessories.

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$20,000 House Greets Metropolitan Manager

New York pageant opening in Gal section notes a bustling scene as a Metropolitan manager meets guests and an aunt figures in the event. The fragment hints at a social gathering tied to a public or civic setting with rich local color.

New York Gal

Opulent Premiere Celebrates Antti-Casnaza at Metropolitan

An opera opening night at the Metropolitan dazzled with glittering beir sides and festive prices. Antti-Casnaza, now general manager, presided as a 92s) company highlights featured Aida with a lavish stage. The evening marked a traditional first-night style spectacle despite subdued cruiseța in the orchestra pit.

Gelebration Antti-Casnaza Aida Metropolitan

Destroyer Rescues Naval Officer After Plane Fire

Felix FP. Laker of Homestead Oklahoma parachuted from a burning land plane at 3000 feet above the Preifie and was rescued by the destroyer Trever of Drews in Washington D C. Laker was reported to the Navy Department as rescued and unharmed.

Naval Air Officer Washington, D.C Ilescue Trever Drews Felix FP. Laker Homestead Okla Navy Department

Five Year Old Boy Swallows Whistle in Texas Hospital

Clefard Salinas, 6, of West Taurel Street, was treated at Robert B. Green hospital after swallowing a whistle. The incident occurred on Tuesday and a 5-year-old boy was noted in the preliminary report.

Clefard Salinas MA West Taurel Street Robert B. Green Hospital

Hallowe en Feast with Fixed-Flavor Star Ham

A Halloween themed dinner idea features Fixed-Flavor Star Ham roasted with cider and cider gravy. Suggestions include cold ham slices for parties and ham sandwiches, plus a recipe leaflet titled Feast and Fun for Hallowe en and a new wrapper Fixed-Flavor Star Ham with distinctive fragrance and tenderness.

Hallowe’en Hallowe'en

American Pioneer Dies in Argentina Outdated Wording

Weanos Atr ies reports the death of an American pioneer in Argentina, with scant readable details. The fragment mentions Menderson and a date around late October but lacks full names or context.

Argentina Weanos Atries SA. Menderson

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