Elvis honored as blues legend on Beale Street
Elvis Presley honored on Beale Street as blues influence in rock crowns him as the King of Rock and Roll during the 11th Elvis International Tribute Week in Memphis. The ceremony honored 12 figures, with Elvis the sole honoree not primarily a blues artist. A vigil for Elvis death was planned, while fans criticized the Elvis and Me miniseries and a book claiming Elvis faked his death.
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Don McMinn
Lillie Mae Glover
Walter “Furry” Lewis
BB. King
Memphis Sim
Rufus Thomas
Nat D. Williams
Alberta Hunter
Bobby “Blue” Bland
Harry E. Godwin
Bland
Godwin
Ronstadt concert prompts refunds over Spanish set at Mansfield
Boston patrons walked out of Linda Ronstadt's Great Woods show demanding refunds after the singer performed in Spanish only. Advertised as Canciones de Mi Padre, the two hour concert drew complaints from fans who expected English songs and country attire. Refunds reportedly issued for some attendees, though totals were not released.
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Marriage Licenses for Kaith Tompkins and Kimberly Burnett
Kaith Alan Tompkins 27 of LaGrange self employed and Kimberly Lyn Burnett 27 of LaGrange seek marriage license. Also Robert Clarence Smith 24 of Elyria and Shawn Mane Allgood 18 of Elyria apply, with Smith listed as computer programmer and Allgood as cashier.
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Kaith Alan Tompkins
LaGrange
Kimberly Lyn Burnett
Diagonal
Rd. LaGrange
Robert Clarence Smith
W. 11Th St. Elyria
Shawn Mane Allgood
Ene St. Elyria
Cashuar
Ponty Fiddle Captivates Front Row at Highland Heights
Luc Ponty wowed a near-sellout Front Row Theatre crowd with a 90 minute set weaving last year’s A Gift of Time and older pieces into a spellbinding performance. He exchanged licks with guitarist Jamie Glaser, showcased rapid fiddling from a darkened stage, and closed with an encore by Yellowjackets. The ensemble features Akron native Wally Monko on keyboards, Tom Brakelein on drums, and Byron Brown on bass.
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Man arrested in Phoenix sought in 50 Ohio rapes
Extradition starts for William E. Griffin Jr, 45, arrested near Phoenix after being sought for about 50 rapes in northeastern Ohio over nine years. Charged in Stark County with two counts of rape and three counts of voyeurism, he allegedly assaulted in Jackson Township and is suspected in Stark Summit Medina and Wayne counties. His son, a former Democratic candidate, said the family felt relief upon the arrest. Griffin reportedly worked as a car salesman in Phoenix.
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Lake Township
Philip W. Paar
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Wiliam E. Griffith DT
Memorial and Juvenile Book Lists At Elyria Public Library
Elyria Public Library presents memorial adult and juvenile volumes. Notable memorials honor James Billotte Albert Charnes Mary Sofia Nell Didfield Dale Volk etc with titles by Bernard Langer Susan Wyler and Carroll Duncan. juvenile titles include The Wild Baby Gets 2 Puppy and Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of Treasure Hunt.
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M Kemerer
Langer
Bernard Langer
Albert Charnes
Thomas P Haywood
Joe DiMaggio
Michael Serdel
Nell Didfield
LG Miller
Perennials
Mary Sofia
Svamnastics Group
Susan Wyler
Dale Volk
Markane Gayle Lugas
Bob Tosk
Charles Arthur Ely
George D Hurlbut
Douglas Florian
Thomas Grahar
Barbra Kindgren
Anne Rockwell
J Cols
Las Duncan
Encyclopedia Brown
D Lovel
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