Hunger, War, and a Canary Voice in the Rough Riders Tale
AAMAS recounts a hungry boy who joins the U S Cavalry era Rough Riders in 1898 Phoenix barracks and Fort Meade South Dakota, then a vaudeville star Nate Provo who toured with legends like Jolson and Cantor. His act The Golden Bird featured a singing canary and remarkable vocal control. He later settled in Phoenix and supported local hospital lighting efforts while recalling a storied career across stage and radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tory
Southern Pacific
Phoenix
Spain
1St
Washington St
Adams
Arizona
Cuba
Florida
Fort Meade
U. S. Cavalry
Nate Provo
South Dakota
Nate
al Jolson
Eddie Cantor
Milton Berle
Fred Allen
Brunswick
Decca
Chicago
Minnie Palmer
Rascal Sheen
Gallagher and
Sheen
Minnie
Marx Brothers
Texas State Fair Opens with Gov Turner at Parade
The Texas State Fair opened with Oklahoma Governor Roy Turner among about 250 000 expected first day guests. Turner and Texas Governor Allen Shivers led a downtown parade toward the fair ground. Exhibits ranged from an atomic energy show to Sally Rand’s fan dance revue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Roy Turner
Oklahoma
Turner
Allen Shivers
Texas
Sally Rand
Teens plan busy Valley activities in Phoenix Union event
Valley youths juggle school clubs dances and talent shows as Phoenix Union hosts the Girls League state planning meeting with Iscah Mateer and Norma Uria guiding sessions. Local groups schedule dances, art contests, camp gatherings, and teen club events across Chandler, Me morial Hall, and various campus venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix Union High School
Girls’ League
Phoenix Union
Iscah Mateer
Phoenix Union Group
Norma Uria
Mesa Girls’ League
Mary Sullivan
Phoenix Union Girls
Jackie Rogers
Phoenix Tech
School Girls’ League
Audrey Prince
Mary Lou Fries
Sky-Y
Lions Club
Chandler
George Mann
Chandler Young Men’s Christian Association
Barry Goldwater
Handbags Made in Phoenix Build National Sale
The Ted Agar leather goods shop at 388 North First Avenue makes women’s handbags branded “Arizona Originals.” Mr and Mrs Herman Agar started manufacturing last March and began a national advertising push in July. The line, named for Mrs Agar, ships to nearly every state and employs three leather craftsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Agar
North First Avenue
Herman Agar
Arizona
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The
Aamas
State Street
Maricona
1St St
Monroe
Harry Lauder
Nate Provol
Bertram
L. Snyder
T. B
Bostrom
W. McDowell
Matt Weinstock
Bert Walker
San Jacinto Valley Register
California
Henry Oliver
Desert Rat
Thousand Palms
Matt
Bert
Texas State Fair
Boston Harbor
I Ae
San Domingo
Lowell
Tony Marquez
Bob Austin
First Methodist Church
Edward P. O
North 16Th Drive
John Drummond
Valley
Chris Kenyon
Fish and Game Department
Chris
Memorial Hall
Dean Evans
Salt River Day School
Sacaton Pima Central School
St. Anthony’s
Fito Hafner
Albert Campo
Bridget Brady
Billy Pineda
South Mountain
Dorian Club
Phoenix Musicians Club
Edgar Meyers
Mary Ann di Eugenio
Walter Larkin
West
Coronado Road
Columbian Squires
Frank Menderson
George Ganem
Frank
Don Morris
Bill Gleason
Merle Hadley
Stookie Allen
Gazette
Jacqueline Billingsley
Stork
New York
Monterey
T 273
House OF Bargains
Nord Ave
Stewart
W. Pierce
Green Gables
Fountain Pen
SHEAFFER @ PARKER
Arizona Hotel Lobby
Phoenix, Ariz
Third Avenue
Washington
Tuxedo
Miller’s Men’s Shop
Goldwaters
Endrocreme
Plourerers
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