Arlie Simmonds Jazz Swing Ties War Era to Des Moines
Arlie Simmonds, 32, jazz veteran turned sweetened swing band leader, brought his orchestra to Riverview Park Riviera in Des Moines for a two week engagement. He recalls learning drums before World War I and now predicts wartime mood influencing music toward jittery jazz and swing. His group, formed after college, has recent radio bookings and plans a Richmond Virginia engagement after Des Moines, with Simmonds piloting his own plane between gigs.
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Des Moines Register
Arlie Simmonds
The
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Des Moines
Othaman Ie Vanane Tavs
AMG Tta ID
Knnaldmasivlt
Riverview Park
Riviera
Simmonds
Kansas University
E Army Air Corps
Sigma Beha Epsilon
Keith- Albee
Columbia Broadcasting System
Answers to Cranium Crackers on Editorial Page
Answers to Cranium Crackers include the typewriter pioneers Sholes Glidden and Soule, Socrates wife, cross fertilization, Carry Me Back to Old Virginia, and a claim about an army camera with nine lenses capturing 600 miles of territory depending on altitude.
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Christopher L. Sholes
Carlos Glidden
Muel Soule
Socrates
Old Virginny
Divorce Or Leave Trenton For Love In Hidden Plot
In a tense conversation, Eric urges Sue toward divorce so they can be together. Sue fears harming Bob and wonders if a way exists to avoid pain while their love intensifies amid Art’s illness. Eric declares a reckless certainty about their future. He proclaims his devotion and demands an immediate exit from Trenton.
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Eric
Trenton
Bob
Sue
Art
New York
Pats
Elks Plan State Convention in Amarillo
Elks leaders discussed plans for the 1941 State Convention to be held in Amarillo during the lodge’s 36th anniversary celebration. Guests included Plainview Pampa lodge members and Fort Worth visitors, with J E Witherspoon and Gene Quest initiated as Amarillo Lodge members. Helen Dutton won the local essay contest on Why Will Rogers Was a Great American.
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Elks
Amarillo
C. E. Smeltz
State Elks Association
Plainview
Pampa
Borger
Fort Worth
J. E. Witherspoon
Gene “Bleepy' Quest
Helen Dutton
Will Rogers
Pasadena
Calif
Will Rogers National Highway
Fort Worth Hospital Hosts Anniversary Marked by Barbecue
A noon gathering at a Fort Worth hospital capped the anniversary celebration with a barbecue led by John Snider. Attendees joined in the event reflecting on the milestone.
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Fort Worth
John Snider
New Mexico Officials Gather for Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Meet
Clayton New Mexico hosts the opening of the New Mexico Sheriffs and Police Chiefs convention with speakers Governor John E Miles State Attorney General Filo Sedillo and Sheriff Bill Adams of Amarillo leading the day. Shooting matches and business sessions accompany the two day program.
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Clayton
N. M
New Mexico City
New Mexico
John E. Miles
Filo Sedillo
Bill Adams
Amarillo
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Big Bill" Bowers
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Gilbey’s Gin
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Canada
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