Boyle Column on Amateur Hour and the odds of stardom
Hal Boyle discusses the journey from amateur to professional on The Original Amateur Hour. Ted Mack notes audition statistics: 900,000 auditioned, 17,000 appeared, about 3,000 became pros. Act types skew toward singers, with many novelty acts fading as vaudeville declines. Many stars, including Sinatra, used the show as a springboard, but true potential hinges on personality and inner spark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Pearce Bowlus
Airy
Mt. Airy
Ted Mack
Mark
Mack
Ted
Frank Sinatra
Paul Winchell
Monica Lewis
Vexa Ellen
Robert Merrill
Hoboken Four
Rive
Editor Sowlss Passes and Court Forgery Case Filed
The paper notes the retirement of Mr. Sowlss after long service to the Airy publication, with Mrs. Walter Chaney and George C. Rhoderick Jr. guiding operations. Separately, a criminal information was filed in Circuit Court by State's Attorney Samuel W. Barrick accusing Charles Alten Gallion of forging a $20 check in December 1952, with Gallion in jail and detainers pending from other jurisdictions. The case is expected to be disposed of soon and earlier postponed criminal matters were rescheduled for November 7 and 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Chaney
George
Soint Airy
Samuel W. Barrick
Charles Alten Gallion
Mariena
Petiion
Galtion
Baltimore
Jane
Barrick
Orphans’ Court
Frederick County
Mary
Margaret R. Duvall
Maryland
Mesbin
Fosters Sos
Frederick
Gaylie
Ion Catoctin
Valley St
Ferson
Adam
Pearl St
Ellis C. Wachter
A. Land
Ofloe
Joseph W. L. Carty
Wilbur F. Sheffield, Jr
Hesbia C. Foster
Elus ¢. Wachter
Emmett R. Bowlus
Dr Clark to Study Cornell University
Dr Herbert H. Clark of Hood College joins a four member Middle States Association evaluation team to study Cornell University Ithaca NY this week focusing on the Education Department and teacher training programs. The meeting is sponsored by the accrediting agency for Middle Atlantic schools. The team will assess academics and administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert H. Clark
Hood College
Cornell University
Ithaca
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Accrediting Agency
Middle Atlantic States
Cornell
Clark
Dillavenue
Department of Education
Mead
Frederick County: Mental Health Association
Coffman Chapel
Margaret Mead
Cooper Union
Cappello's Food Market Local Specials Notes
Local page advertises canned Maxwell House coffee Beech Nut Wilkins Calif halves peaches rough prices, noting York Imperial apples bush variety 1.29, chickens cut up legs thighs 0.38, breast 0.45, young roasting chickens, La orange chiffon cake, Vienna bread prices. Market address 200 N Market St phone 35173.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell House Beech Nui Wilkins
Calif
Vienna Bread
Cappello's Food Market
N. Market St
Maxwell House
Beech Nut Wilkins Coffees
Loafite
Credit School Classes At The Y Nov 4 5
Merchants are invited to attend the Credit School sessions at the Y S A on November 4 and 5, Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7 pm. Aimed at helping attendees with credit education, the program is sponsored by the Credit Bureau of Frederick. Contact MO 33115 to enroll. Historical hobby: Alcoholics Anonymous contact listed. various local notices follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. S
Credit Bureau of
Frederick
Urbana
Urbana Lions Club
Public Sale and Local Advertisements in Frederick County
Public notices detail an estate sale for November 20 near Poolesville Maryland with 193 head of livestock farming equipment and more. Various local ads advertise Christmas bazaars, dinners, rummage sales, and real estate offering including a brick home in Monocacy Village and a store building at West Patrick Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poolesville
Willard Road
Montgomery County
Maryland
John EF. Oxley
Charles C. Jones
R. Edwin Brown
Sul
Null and Bowlus
I M. Alexander
V. A
E_ Third St
Carrollton
Brosius Homes Corp
West Church Street
Monument
West Patrick Street
Clarence B. Cooper
Gertrude C. Cooper
John L. Ponton
Walkerstmor
Wisewood
Teadet
Fiadée
Washgten St. Lidat
Alarser St
Ehann
West Church
Main Street
Rhone Middletown
West Sound
Ers Lumber Co
Prone
Myersville
Frederick
East Third St
Seautiui
Fox
Fryang
Harry EL. Richardson
Edgewood Road
Abrecht
Damascus
Essabe
Clearwater
Chinchilla
Ateriya
Yellow Seneiay
W. Witmer
Ifton Road
Sraddock
Gilmore
Evergreen Point
Acwortes
Poe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boyle
Mr. Bowlus
Towson
Middletown High School
Towson State Teachers’ College
Priscilla House
Harrison Johnson
Gene Miller
Judy Shisler
Judy Foltz
Harold L. Shriver
Sweden
United States
Alcoholics Anonymous
P.O
Kemp’s
NEW Midway School
New Market District
Studio One
E. U. B. Church
West 2Nd Street
Renner Road
Glenn Holt
New Midway, Md
Creagerstown
Faithful Workers Society
Taney Apartments
Riday
Kings Daughters Bible Class
Scotty's
North Market Street
Western Auto Store
Howard S. Penk
I MN
Frederick News-Post
Robert Schultz
Sear
McCutcheons Apple Products
Wisner Street
Burkitsville Lutheran Parish
Ballyhank
Hallowell
Scott Key Wines &Liquors
Ber's Beauty Salon
West Patrick St
Bob
Guathers
Duquesne
Fie
Evelyn's Beauty Shop
Rosedale Civic Association
Westinghouse
West Sth St
Pike
Fred
Paul AL Nash
G. J. Fink Kelbaugh
Thurmont
Linganore Grange
Unionville
Med
Routzahn and Sons
East Patrick St
Jonathan Andl
Stayman
Quinn Orchards
Rome
York
Kinsey
Matter Ave
Calvary Methodist Church
Ralph G. Ecker
Hagerstown
Noves
Asmat Bazaar
Turkey & G
Fred Reginning
Frank Main
Sea Wallpaper
Myattstown Benefit Methodist
Market Street
Weil Brothers, Inc
Nores Market St
Apples Delicious
Starman
Tourment
Fhone
Frederick Coun
Starviend
Sfarvland
R Deshe M. Zargeit
Barry D
Snti
Circuit Court
Frederick Countr
William M. Storm
Eeepee OO
Nowe
Frederic County
Gladys
Ruby
Little
Beatty
Walter E. Smith
Howard W. Franklin
Mars
Ideal Farms
Akes Levters Testamentars
Joseph Zimmerman
Johnny's Market
Sane
al Comer
Frederick Maryland
Oda C. Schroser
C. Schroyer
Garrett
Gossel
Paul Iv
Novermben
Gladys Ge Poole
SCS
Gregory Jonges
Alseeram Ost
Maurice J. Schroyer
Paul I. Ruby
Gladys E. Reby
Gladys E. Rui
Charles
Heny. Crier
Pennsylvania
Jefferson
Grove Motors
Jefferson SL
Cortland Stayman
Thurmont Rt
Thormont
Catoctiy MT
Willfrederick County
Rock
Apples Grimes Golden
Jonas
Eliveres
Rose Reddick
Daysville Road
Walkersville
Om Other 3
Corp
Felp
S. Wisner Sv
Jelp
Lee Rig Petro
Ang Ratchen Feip
Fate Fi
Telp
Grea Ceratings
Frederck News-Post
Southern
Serson
Fathet St
Church Street
the News
Woodrow
Bill) Anderson
Simatics
North Frederick School
Walker Orchards
Chas
Baker
Madison S
Sacath Co
St.hore Vinewood
E.C
Germantown
Comamiscion
Kent
Gennal
West Third
Nces
Bath
East Church Street
Lee Place
Cali MO
Keat
East
Ofice
Francis Scout Key Hotel
Ta Wester Union
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Douss, MD
KE. Beers Nicklas
Eve
G. Wedele
Waynesboro Nurseries
Wayneshome
Virginia
G. H. Mercer & Sons
Immediace Poss
Park Ave
Will & Muance
Apt
Gairy Farm
Middletown Vale
Grayson
Mercer & Sons
R. C. Thompson
Jerhill
Gus Teecvar
East Patrick
Diamond
Stayman Winesap
Rome Beauty
Sp. m
Virginia Malls Fruit ‘Farm
Fairfeld
A. W. Geigley
Mavaaré Gaver
Bbdsix
Ezra Bigtick
Brick
Cale MO
Barbara Fritchie
Frederick's
Routzatm
Patrick St
Wisnes St
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