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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

the Tour from ner hands ano
turned to haste the turkey. -Four
pairs of eager eyes watched her
every move. The doorbell rang.
'Laddie! Good heavens" cried
Martha, slipping off her apron, and
rushed to the door.
But instead it was a telegram:
LAWFULLY SORRY OAR
LING BUT JUST CAN'T GET
AWAY STOP DO TRY TO
HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS
STOP GO ON A SPREE AND
PLL FOOT THE BILL STOP
EXPECT TO BE ABLE TO
GET DOWN FOR NEW
YEARS AND WILL EXPLAIN
EVERYTHING THEN LOVE
LADDIE."
Martha Goodwin read it twice.
Then she smoothed the straying
wisp of hair and went back to the
kitchen.
"Well," the older girl was ex-
planning, cts sort of like a chick
en-, I guess, only ever so much big
ger" The four children looked up
as Martha entered. why, what
the matter, Mrs. Goodwin"
''My son-I was expecting him
he isn't coming
"Gee," came a sympathetic
chorus. "And you'd fixed every
thing so nice and-and Christmas
sy."
"I'm not going to have it
spoiled" Martha decided. "Here,"
she said and draped the holly
wreath over the youngest's arm.
"You," she said to the next one,
"carry the potatoes, and you take
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

the mince pie-careful, it's hot
and you," to the eldest, "take the
vegetables. I think I can manage
the turkey"
'But where are we going?"
'Over to your house. Weren't
you about to miss out on Christ
mas dinner?"
Dinner first, then presents" she
suggested, and when, having eaten
all they could hold, they gathered
about the holly, she found a crude
ly wrapped present for herself 1t
was picture scrapbook, somewhat
Smudged.
We're those tears in Martha
Goodwin's eyes? Surely not, for
she was. smiling.
"Why, thank you," she ex-
claimed. "Such a lovely surprise:
N.Y." she added, 81 do wish Christ
mas came more than once year."
Western Newspaper Union.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24
Mrs. Anton BOLka Died
Tuesday at Rochester

News was received Tuesday of the
serious illness of Mrs. Anton Bolka OF
Lawrence street at Rochester hospital
where she had gone for treatment &C
companied by Mrs. Anton Pirsh.
Her son, Anton, left on the afternoon
train for his mothers bedside but a
short time later the Ely Mortuary re-
ceived news of the death.
The remains will arrive here either
today or tomorrow and the funeral is
set for Saturday morning from the
Catholic church, the Rev. Frank
Mihelcic officiating.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24
You Are Welcome!
December l, 1886.

December l, 1886.
The Ely Miner,
Ely, Minnesota.
Dear Mr. Schaefer:
Please allow me to express in be-
half of our national officers our very
sincere appreciation for the generous
contribution of space which you gave
to the Red Gross in The Ely Miner. II
is only through the splendid cooperation
which you and others give to us each
November that we are enabled to ex-
tend a universal invitation to all Ameri-
cans everywhere to participate in Red
Cross work through individual member
ships.
Cordially yours,
DOUGLAS GRIESEMER,
Director of Roll Call
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

The Junior College dance given on
Wednesday, December %, was a huge
success. Music was furnished by John
Smrekar and his orchestra. The dance
was planned by the permanent social
activities committee of which Patrick
Fleming is chairman. Decorations were
in the Christmas theme The high
school and alumni were invited.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Jack Mahady, who is a student at St.
Johns, is spending the holidays here
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Mahady.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24
Medals for Large Families

For years France has awarded dec.
Grafton to mothers for raising large
families, bronze medal for having five
children, a silver one for having eight,
and a gold one for having ten or more
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Maronette Ann Lockhart arrived
home from Rochester where she is with
the Mayo Clinic, on Saturday, for a
Christmas visit with her parents, DR..
and Mrs. H. j. Lockhart.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Marie Popovich, student at the
College of ST. Scholastica, Duluth, is
spending the Christmas vacation with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Popo-
Vich, ST..
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Phyllis Newman of Duluth and
Connie Greene of Proctor, nieces of Mr.
and Mrs. Mel Anderson, are visiting in
the city.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Charles Strachan, who is a student at
Carleton College, is spending the holi-
day season here with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. B. o. Strachan.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Giddings of Du-
luth spent the weekend at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Tony Cerar. Mrs. Gid
dings was Miss Julia Palcher before her
marriage to Mr. Giddings.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Diesel or Air COnditioning-Re-
frigeratiOn field offer unlimited op-
portunities to the ambitious man who
can look ahead.
Our national chain of schools are
equipped to give practical, thorough
training in the most completely
equipped shops.
Manufacturers are calling for our
graduates as they recognize our
rating certificates given upon gradu-
alton.
Our national employment service
is maintained for our graduates and
we assist worthy students in securing
part-time work while attending
school.
Diesel Power United Schools
5 North 18th ST., Minneapolis.
Minneapolis, Kansas City, San
Francisco and Cleveland
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Marion Lee, who attends the
Duluth Teachers College, arrived here
Saturday to spend the holidays with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Lee of Win
ton.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Leonard Turula, who teaches at Nor
wick, Minnesota is spending the holi-
days here with relatives and friends
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Frank Gouze, who is student at the
University of Minnesota, arrived last
week for holiday visit with his mother,
Mrs. Theresa Gouze.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

John Ballas has returned from st.
Paul where he has been for several
weeks arranging for business to be
established by him in a few weeks.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Helen Hall, who is employed in
st. Peter, arrived last week to spend
the holidays with relatives and friends.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Mrs. Anton Murgel and daughter
Alyce, have returned from a visit in
Duluth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Ann Popovich is leaving Friday
for Milwaukee, Wis, to spend a week
with friends.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Lawrence Berglund, who is student
at the University of Minnesota, arrived
home on Saturday to visit with his
parents.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Jennie Lindbloom, who teaches
at Winona, arrived Sunday to spend
the holidays with her mother.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Misses Agnes and Yordes Carlson left
this week for Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
where they will spend the holidays.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Marie Sekula left Friday TO-
Aurora where she will spend Christmas
with relatives and friends.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Inez, Saxine left Friday for Vir.
GINA where she will spend the holiday
season.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

A. c. Kremer and children were visi,
tors at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. G
Bolitho over Sunday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Louis Tome underwent an operation
for appendicitis at the Shipman hos
pital on Friday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Frances Seliskar of Virginia IS
spending the holidays with her mother,
Mrs. Frances SeliSkar in this city.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Marian Odgers, who is teach
ing at Minneota is home for holiday
vacation visit with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mel Odgers. Lois Odgers is also
home for Christmas from the st. Cloud
Teachers College
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Mrs. Joseph Mantel was a Duluth
visitor last week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Fred Dargontina of Tote visited with
relatives in the city last week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Joseph PoShak and John Apostle were
visitors in Duluth one day last week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Little Mary Jane Kun, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Klun, Jr., was ten
dered birthday party at her home last
week. Games were played by the little
guests. A delicious lunch was served
by Mrs. Klun.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Mrs George Bubash left Tuesday for
Soudan where she will spend several
days with relatives and friends.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Mary Ellen Kraft left Friday TO
Minneapolis where she will spend TIL
holidays.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Joseph Lobe of Sawbill lake visited
relatives here several days last week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

George Reko of Winton, underwent
a major operation at the Shipman hos.
pital on Monday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24
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L ..ITEMS

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. William Morse
a son, on Monday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Eda Rae Jones of Minneapolis is
spending the holidays here with her
parents.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

A Christmas party was held by the
Jobs Daughters at the lodge rooms last
evening and fine time is reported.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Throwing Nut Shells Banned
Back in the 1S30s there was q ruIa
against cracking nuts and throwing
them in theater at others in the audi.
ence.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Robert Merhar arrived Sunday from
the University of Minnesota to spend
the holiday season with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Murgel.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

for Minneapolis where she will spend
the holidays.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

FOR SALE-1931 7-passenger Buick in
good mechanical condition. Auto
matte radiator shutter, two tropicaire
heaters and two spare tires. Call at
Baxtrum's Garage. 12-17p
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Adele Rudow left Tuesday for
Downing, Wisconsin, where she will
spend the holidays.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

George Gould left Saturday for
Brentwood, Wis, where he will visit
relatives and friends during the holiday
vacation.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Cecilia Ryan of Aitkin is here
for a holiday visit with her brother,
James Ryan, and uncle, Reuben Taylor
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Carol Herrick left Sunday to
spend the holidays at her home in
Minneapolis.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hurning of Vir-
GINA will be Ely visitors on Christmas
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Lima Haavisto will spend Christ
mas in Virginia.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Gertrude Roy left Friday fol
her home in Embarrass.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Misses Inez and Ella Anderson OF
Robinson were Ely visitors for a few
days this week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Carl Indy was a Duluth visitor or
Monday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

arrived Sunday and will visit with heI
mother, Mrs. Henry Hanson at Winton
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Mrs. Tine Calvert visited in Duluth
on Monday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Phil Stoll, who attends school here
left Sunday for his home at Perham.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Mama Forbes left Friday fol
Duluth to spend Christmas.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Gertrude Clancy left Friday for
her home at Saltwater to spend the
holidays.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Marcus Hauck, student of the Ely
Junior College, left Sunday for his home
at Perham to spend the holiday season
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Helen Roiko, who attends st
Cloud Teachers College, arrived here
last week to spend the holidays.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Loretta Eul, who has attended
the Ely Junior College, left Saturday for
her home in Morris, Minnesota to spend
the holidays.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Mel Anderson will spend
Christmas in Duluth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

LIVE PIG FOR SALE Weight over 300
pounds. Apply of Charles Gorshe,
Route No. l, Ely. 12-24p
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Archie BONNER will be
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George Lane
of Duluth on Christmas.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Ruth Nyberg left Monday for
Soudan where she will visit for a few
days with her grandmother.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Simon Bourgin, student at the Uni
versity of Minnesota, is spending the
holidays here with his parents.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Al Coombe left Tuesday for visit in
Eveleth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Katherine Grahek of Mime
apolis is spending Christmas here with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Grahek.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Frank Bourgin of Minneapolis arrived
here the earlier part of this week to
visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs
M Bourgin.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Helen Lee, who is a student at
the University of Minnesota, arrived
Sunday to visit with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Nels Lee, at Winton.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Albert Pruse, who is employed at
Knife River, arrived here this week to
spend Christmas with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Pruse.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Sylvia Ola of Minneapolis ar
rived Monday to visit with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Andon Ola, over the
holidays.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Robert Berg, who is student at the
University of Minnesota, arrived Sun
day to spend the holiday season with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Berg.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Mrs. Gust Anderson and Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Markovich visited at Duluth on
Sunday. Mrs. Anderson visited with her
daughter, Anne.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

William Mcfarland returned last
weekend from Minneapolis to spend the
holiday season with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. H w. Mcfarland
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Jack Grahek, who is a student at
Marquette University, arrived Monday
to spend the holidays with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Grahek.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Master Alfred Bunney left Sunday for
Duluth where he will spend the Christ
mas holidays visiting with his aunt
and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. Al Pelltier and
his grandfather, william Harris.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

|LOST-Monday evening, ladies' brown
purse containing wrist watch, kid
gloves and small sum of money
Finder please notify Frank Vranesich,
Zenith Location, Phone 120-M., or the
Ely Miner. Reward. 12-24p
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Mae and Harrison Sletten will
spend the Christmas season visiting
with relatives and friends at Rainy
River, Ontario.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Marian Watilo of Coleraine is
spending the holidays in this city with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Watilo, Jr.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

DR.. P. D. McCarty and son, Eugene,
motored to Duluth this week to meet
Miss Winifred McCarty of Minneapolis,
who will spend Christmas here with her
parents.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Bennett Kantola arrived Saturday
from the University of Minnesota to
spend the holidays. His mother, Mrs.
Arvid Kantola, met him in Duluth and
returned with him.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24
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of money at the Ely
Coop store. Loser may claim same
by proving ownership and paying Csc
for this adj. Ely Coop Association.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Leonard and Charles Veranth,
students at Marquette, University, Mil
waukee, arrived Sunday to spend the
holiday season with their mother, Mrs.
Amelia Veranth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-24

Miss Mary Ellen Kraft left Friday fol
Minneapolis where she will spend the
holidays.
Miss Thekla Johnson left Saturday
for Minneapolis where she will spenc
the holidays.
Miss Carol Herrick left Sunday tc
spend the holidays at her home in
Minneapolis.
Miss Gertrude Clancy left Friday fol-
her home at Saltwater to spend the
holidays.
Miss Helen Roiko, who attends st
Cloud Teachers College, arrived here
last week to spend the holidays.
Miss Ruth Nyberg left Monday fol
Soudan where she will visit for a few
days with her grandmother.
Frank Bourgin of Minneapolis arrived
here the earlier part of this week to
visit with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
M. Bourgin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie BONNER will be
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George Lane
of Duluth on Christmas.
Misses Inez and Ella Anderson OF
Robinson were Ely visitors for a few
days this week.
Mrs. George BubaSh left Tuesday for
Soudan where she will spend several
days with relatives and friends.
Miss Jennie Lindbloom, who teaches
at Winona, arrived Sunday to spend
the holidays with her mother
Leonard Turula, who teaches at Nor
wick, Minnesota is spending the holi-
days here with relatives and friends
Miss Helen Hall, who is employed in
st. Peter, arrived last week to spend
the holidays with relatives and friends
The Washington times., 1936-03-17

Claude M. Wade, Of 1871 H st.
N. W., wins the $40 second prize
for his clever entry that was en-
bellished by a very clever pencil
sketch, while the third prize of
IS was earned by the poetic effort
of w. K. Henkel's of wing No. 2 of
the third floor of the F building.
Jack Benny, the No. radio
comic now appearing in person at
LOew,s Fox Theater together with
Mary Livingstone and other
stellar personalities, aided your
editor in selecting the winners.
And just as much as you've laughed
with Comedian Benny that's how
much of a kick he got out of going
through the funny contest entries.
The following 10, who just
missed out on the cash awards,
will nevertheless have lots of fun
when they visit Loew's Fox Theater
with the free guest tickets that
are being mailed them. In ad-
The Washington times., 1936-03-17
DoncerStors at
Goyety

Mimi Reed, dancer par excel
lence, who has been seen at the
Gayety for two or three seasons,
comes int0 her own at last and
is the feminine star attraction Of
They're Off," current offering at
Col. James Lakes Ninth Street
emporium.
Miss Reed, by all odds, one
of the greatest dancers in bur
lesque today, long ago rated the
stardom that is now hers. She
Is an artist in the stricteSt sense
of that term and her routine is
not the regular burlesque turn.
1t is better than the dancing
usually seen and makes no pri-
mary sex appeal.
Miss Reed, in the current at
traction, presents q Flame
Dance" q whirlwind Of beauti-
fully timed action, and q modern
istic novelty number. Both OF
these numbers are well worth q
trip to the Gayety to witness. You
will see q star that knows her
stuff and enjoys doing it.
Diamond and Fay, the comedy
stars of this hilarious offering,
are top-notch performers, and ]
doubt If the Gayety has offered
this season any comedy that is
more fetching and downright
funny than will be seen this week.
Skits that go far beyond the ordt
nary litter and cali for q hearty
guffaw are the rule rather than
the exception.
Ray Parsons, erStwhile straight
man, contributes to the gayety
also, for Mr.. Parsons is now q
comedian, and q darn good one
too.
The comedy, as 3 whole, is
clean, it is clever and 1t is pre-
sented at Q fast and furious tempo
at times.
Mile. Renee, Lee Laurel. Ethel
Devcaux and Mary Cornish fin
out the feminine end Of the bill,
and they are q group OF eyef1l1ng
and devastating beauties doing
the regular burleSque turns In
their own way.
Miss Cornish steps out front
with a number of tap dances that
are as well executed as they are
staged. A comely enough lass to
get by without any especial tai
ent. yet she has it in plenty.
The chorus is unusually good
looking. The youngsters work
hard and go through their PAGES
with an enjoyable sureneSS and
flawless rhythm.
All in all, They're Off" comes
close to being the top offering OF
the season. r. S.
The Washington times., 1936-03-17

Almost a score Of years ago
when Joe Laurie, Smith and Dale,
Pat Rooney and other acts were
doing their routines for big time
Broadway vaudeville, the team of
Benny and Woods began building
their reputation on the midwest
circuits. AS q straight musical
act of violin and piano, in 1921
they clicked to the tune of a date
in Broadway'S top two-a-day Pal
ace, and came to the biggest city
for the first time with three
months bookings on Keith time,
in their pockets.
New York failed to recognize
what the westernerS had liked so
well, and opening performance,
Monday matinee, Benny and
Woods were booed into the wings.
Before the week was out Keith
cancelled the three-month contract
and the discouraged duet turned
their faces toward the setting sun,
and tried to forget Broadway.
Woods soon forgot and left the
act to go into business. Jack
Benny, however, remember.
Three years later, armed with
only his fiddle. and using that
once during the act, he returned
for a week at the Palace. After
Mondays matinee he was moved
from fourth position to the next
to closing, in those days the ace
spot on the bill, and before the
week was out he pocketed a con.
tract for q solid half year on
Keith time.
This week he headlines the Fox
stage bill for his first date in this
house, and carries the fiddle that
young Jack Benny bought in the
home town of Waukeegan. ILL.,,
with the first SIS saved from his
vaudeville earnings.
Mary Livingstone was formerly
buyer for ladies furnishings in a
large Los Angeles chain depart
ment store. She married Jack
nine years ago and began working
with him on the stage for the first
time shortly after that.
Twenty-month-old daughter Joan
Benny, made her footlight debut
last week at Loew'S State, N. Y. c.
when she carried a boquet OF
flowers on stage for her dad.
John Tic, rare King parrot and
a feature of the current Earle
stage, was brought from Africa in
1926 and given to Frances Abella
Since that time Abella has taught
him daily and he now claims a
vocabulary Of some two hundred
words.
A feature of the Ripley show al
the Worlds Fair, three weeks ago