Whoopee John Band fans say farewell after long run
The article details fans like Don Roers of Bloomington and Dead-end stock of Whoopee John tapes as the band winds down. It notes DECCA’s 1935 contract and that Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters led DECCA sales in the 1940s. The band plans to retire after a lengthy Midwest circuit with years of performances and many contracted dates canceled.
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Pines
Don Roers
Bloomington
Minn
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Whoopee John
Decca Records
DECCA
Bing Crosby
Andrews Sisters
Vocalion
Brunswick
Steffel
Midwest
Coffee Cans Spark Nostalgia and Whoopee John Band Remembrance
A nostalgic column recalls coffee cans as versatile household staples from cookie jars to toy holders and mailers. It also chronicles the Whoopee John Band’s Wisconsin farewell at the Pines Ballroom in 1933, its rise, fame, and later revivals led by Vern Steffel, with tied memories of John Wilfahrt and polka hall of fame induction in 1976.
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al Schwab
Pines
Bloomer
Wisconsin
the Pines
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Pat
John Wilfahrf
Dennis
St. Paul
Vern Steffel
Mr. Steffel
Whoopee
Eddie Kretsch
Adolescent habit damages marital harmony in Ann Landers column
A married woman laments her husband’s sexual inefficiency and his use of masturbation, asking if she is overreacting. Landers says a sex therapist can help, urges patience, and notes the couple’s communication strain. A separate letter defends truckers’ driving etiquette and calls for considerate behavior on highways. The page ends with notices about Ann Landers’ book and submission details.
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