New York Comedian Harry Kof er Dies at 20th Century Peak
New York UPI reports Harry Kof er, a leading vaudeville and burlesque comedian, died Wednesday. His prominence in early show business marked a peak era for stage comedy.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1962
Page
4
New York UPI reports Harry Kof er, a leading vaudeville and burlesque comedian, died Wednesday. His prominence in early show business marked a peak era for stage comedy.
Vermilion reports the VFW Holland Bond Post Auxiliary is sponsoring fruit cake sales for a second year. Mrs. Frank Piskur and Mrs. Norman DuPerouw lead the sale. orders are already being taken for delivery after October 1. Two hundred three pound cakes have been ordered as in the prior year with rapid response.
Hollywood star Earl Holliman, famed drone busting on screen, will not ride broncs in the upcoming Wie Country series Friday debut. He studied rodeo life, spent a month around real rodeos, and learned riders seek independence despite brutal, brief stints on bucking horses.
Valley City hosts three gatherings tonight. Liverpool Mothersingers rehearse at 5 PM in Liverpool Elementary School for new season open to area mothers. Holy Name Society of St. Martin Catholic Church meets at 8:30 PM for Unity Drive kick off. VFW Post 5563 holds 8 PM business session at Main Street post rooms. 1963 dues payable October 1. report on recent clambake and future plans planned.
The Intermediate Class of the Methodist Church in Birmingham plans a paper napkin sale and paper drive starting at 9 a.m. Saturday. Napkins carry table graces and funds go to equip the new Sunday school addition. Mrs. Arnold Sprunk leads the class.
Milan Bohl Jr. fined 25 dollars and costs and ordered to watch the traffic film Signal 20 in Erie County Court for reckless operation. Robert Davidson cited for reckless operation, 45 dollars and costs. Other defendants face fines for speeding, unsafe vehicle, stop sign violations, and failing to transfer plates. Raymond Biggs forfeited a 10 dollar bond for driving in a passing lane.
CARTHAGE Mississippi UPI Miss Mary Barnett 83 sister of Gov Ross Barnett died Wednesday of an apparent stroke.
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