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Is Asked To Give Concert ForWounded Soldiers At WestBaden Hospital.OTHER TALENT ALSO WANTED II. H. Jutris, Manager of the amusement department of the U. S. General h (Army Hospital at West Baden, who jjI was in Bedford Thursday afternoon With, several convalescent soldiers, intIcshII I tP8V•t:an auto, while here made a request that the. Bedford Concert Band go to West Baden on Sunday, Dec. 15th, and give an afternoon concert for the wounded soldiers in the hospital. He also requested that other raublcal as well as.dramatic talent In this city4give their services for the entertainment of the maimed heroes of the war. Mr. .lutris explained that a constanteffort is necessary to keep up thespirits of the wounded men and prevent them from drifting into a state of ‘‘blues” which is very detrimental to v ’their recovery; and that outside help'j, Is required. Every town in this part *n (of the State that can give a concert or ych'playlet at the hospital will be asked to 'sdo so. I JtBedford has more band and or-. jj chestra talent than any other town in jj this part of the State. All that isjp needed is for the musicians to unite fx I heir efforts with proper enthusiasm. IpiThere are also many good amateur *clt; vocalists, both ladies and gentlemen,‘Ulin this ctiy, who are capable of putting on a better entertainment than many jtruveling professional organizations, if 01 1 they choose to give the time and effort lQ, to the subject.Pglt;
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Bedford Daily Mail
Bedford, Indiana, US
Fri, Dec 06, 1918
Page 4
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