Davenport to boast vast pipe organ in new auditorium
Davenport plans a 180000 dollar pipe organ with 9737 pipes in a 10000-seat auditorium. The feature supports a broader cultural scene as local arts groups and performers include Longfellow Farnum and Wendell Nichols in a cornet and trombone duet, while press discussions debate Jazz and its social effects.
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Davenport
Iowa
Clevern Farnum
Wendell Nichols
Paul Carr
Barstow
Paris Hears Child Pianist Pietro Mazzini
A seven year old pianist of Italian parentage and French birth, Pietro Mazzini, attracted attention in Paris with a notable piano recital. He previously performed publicly at age two and a half. The article notes his rising path in music. The piece also mentions the National Federation of Music Clubs’ next biennial convention, scheduled for June in Portland, Oregon.
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Paris
Pietro Mazzini
Musical Digest
The
National Federation of Music Clubs
Portland
Oregon
Jazz Band Comfort on the Radio
A radio segment highlights a jazz band as comforting listening amid static and noise, with the Jackson Clarion-Ledger noting its soothing presence for listeners.
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Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Dr Hollis Dann Appointed NYU Music Education Head
Dr Hollis Dann a former supervisor of music for the Pennsylvania State Department of Education is named professor and head of the Department of Music Education at New York University in a campus appointment noted by The Musical Digest.
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Hollis Dann
Pennsylvania State Department of Education
Department of Music Education
New York University
The
Musical Digest
Stage rehearsals boost Pecos studio opera selections
Rehearsals at Pecos studio accompany performances of Lucia di Lammermoor Aida Cavalleria Rusticana and Tannhauser with notable enthusiasm from cast and crew.
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Tannhouser
Aida
Cavalleria Rusticana
Mrs Murray Joins Bass Violin Section in Tri City Orchestra
Mrs J G Murray long on piano joins the bass violin section as Tri City Orchestra hopes to field eight to ten capable bass violists. The move signals a strengthening of the ensemble's lower string section ahead of upcoming performances.
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J. G. Murray
Tri-City
Chorus and orchestra tour brings recital to five local venues
A chorus with several orchestra members performed Sunday afternoon at five locations, bringing entertainment to residents unable to attend church services or programs.
Cowan Switches to Violin Studying Under Mur ray
Melvin Cowan shifts from baritone to violin and now studies under Miss Annie Mahala Murray.
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Melvin Cowan
Annie Mahala Murray
Miss Edna Peer Advances as Violoncello Teacher Assistant
Miss Edna Peer shows continued progress on the violoncello and is indicated as a likely candidate to join as one of the assistant violoncello teachers.
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Edna Peer
Pecos High Forms Orchestra Led by Tillman Durden
Pecos high school forms a student body supported orchestra with Tillman Durden as leader. The move reflects student initiative to expand arts activities at the school.
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Pecos High School
Tillman Durden
Barstow Studio News Rehearses Opera Selections
About one and one half hours were spent rehearsing selections from Tannhauser Lucia di Lammermoor Cavalleria Rusticana and overture Light Cavalry Monday evening.
Mrs Dyer Visits Arizona From PTA and School Orchestra
Mrs C C Dyer, president of the Parent Teachers Association and general manager of the school orchestra and band, is visiting Arizona.
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C. C. Dyer
Parent- Teachers Association
Arizona
Texas Our Texas Sung at PTA Meeting
The state anthem Texas Our Texas by William J Marsh was sung at a monthly PTA meeting this week.
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Texas
Our
William J. Marsh
Parent-Teacher Association
DeWitt and Pinkney Black Duo to Perform Clarinet and Cornet
DeWitt and Pinkney Black will present a clarinet and cornet duet. The concert showcases their wind instrument collaboration and promises a refined program of classical pieces.
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DeWitt and
Pinkney Black
Reeves and Ward Counties Jazz Band Absence Joke
The piece notes Reeves and Ward counties in Texas lack a regularly organized orchestra or band that plays jazz yet claim they have many jazz musicians for their population, suggesting they outnumber other counties in two county area.
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Reeves and Ward
Texas
Good Positions Open At Draughan’s Co ieze
Job notices list young applicants Beatrice Baker Edwin CoTey Catherine Tibbets Earl Winn and W. W. Stevens with salaries from 100 to 175 dollars in what appears to be a door to door or mail order offer. The ad promises hundreds of similar positions yearly and urges readers to write for legal opportunity from Craughan’s in Abilene or Wichita Texas dated 22 23.
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America
Italy
England
Etude
Whiteman
Talking Machine Companies
Beatrice Baker
Edwin CoTey
Catherine Tibbets
Earl Winn
W. W. Stevens
Draughan
Crossing safety sparks rail road irony
A writer notes the paradox at grade crossings where rail road companies seem eager to prevent fatalities, yet the public appears indifferent to the risk and the potential for harm. The remark highlights tension between safety efforts and casual disregard.
Experienced driller offers well drilling service Toyah Texas
W. M. Hopper of Toyah Texas advertises a drilling rig with tools for four and a half to sixteen inch wells, capable of drilling 800 feet. He highlights twenty six years of experience, asks for particulars and prices via Toyah contact.
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Toyah
W. M. Hopper
Texas
Safety First Slogan Promotes Local Insurance Services
A vintage ad extolls safety as a community protection slogan. It invites insuring with E. L. Collings for fire, life, or accident coverage to safeguard families and neighbors.
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E. L. Collings
Ed Purdy's Philos on plate dealers selling for cash
In Ed Purdy's Philosoph, a quip suggests plate dealers have little trouble selling licenses for cash, reflecting a skeptical view of the auto licensing market and cash transactions. The brief comment points to ease of sale and possible market laxities.
Reckless Tom Hears Visit From Sweet Young Thing
A playful scene unfolds as a sweet young woman visits hospital bound Reckless Tom. He jokes about injuries from a grade crossing mishap while a bandage slips revealing only part of an eye. The exchange centers on his ankle and humor rather than danger.
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Tom
Reckless Tom
Tommy
Reckless Tor
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