HISTORICAL TRIVIA 1936-1940 - Fulton County Public Library

DITMIRE & COMPANY
Purchased New Funeral Coach
The News-Sentinel, May 28, 1936
Ditmire and Company of Fulton has purchased a new and very
beautiful Packard funeral coach from an Indianapolis company.
FAIRVIEW HOTEL
Hal Goodman May 30 and 31
The News-Sentinel, May 28, 1936
A busy months preparation has placed the Fairview Hotel and
Dance Pavilion in readiness for the gala opening next Saturday and
Sunday, May 30th and 31st, according to an announcement made here
today by Harry E. Page, owner and operator of The Fairview.
Hal Goodman, Clevelands King of Swing and his NBC
Orchestra, who have been featured in many of the nations outstanding
dance rendezvous including Castle Farm, Cincinnati; The Trianon
Ballrom and Southern Tavern, Cleveland and Louisvilles most
exclusive Greyhound Club, have been engaged for the two opening
nights. - - - -
COLONIAL HOTEL
Cotton Club Orchestra, this week end.
The News-Sentinel, May 29, 1936
Les Wilcox and his Cotton Club Golden Casino orchestra of
Chicago, open the dance season of the Colonial Hotel and Gardens this
week end. This all-colored band which has been heard over the
countrys largest radio networks is said to be one of the hottest musical
agregations in the mid-western states. A special floor show, starring
Ann Taylor and Irene Bragg will be presented during the Saturday night
program. - - - -
H.M.C. CAFE PURCHASED
By Mr. & Mrs. Everett Showalter
The News-Sentinel, May 29, 1936
Mrs. Nora Sands has sold the H.M.C. Cafe in Akron to Mr. &
Mrs. Everett Showalter. Mrs. Sands will be retained as a cook by the
purchasers.
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