Indianapolis Times, Volume 46, Number 121, Indianapolis, Marion County, 29 September 1934 — Page 16

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HENRY THIES MUSICIANS TO PLAY AT I.A.C.

Radio Band to Open Season Here Tonight WLW Star to Feature Supper Dance Program in City Club. Henry Thies and his WLW orchestra, will open the Indianapolis Athletic Club's fall and winter social season with a supper dance, tonight, beginning at 9 and lasting until l a. m. Thies has been obtained to play the engagement at the club between contracts at the Crosley studios, where he has been a regular feature for the last two years. During this time, his well-known elaborate concert arrangements of popular songs, and his brilliant dance versions, created from classic numbers, have placed his band on the top shelf in musical circles. As an orchestra leader, Thies played his first “big" contract back In 1914 when he introduced his musicians at the Hotel Sherman s College Inn in Chicago. His fame as a dance band director cpread rapidly and he was put under contract by the Victor Recording Company. Thies perhaps has as many records to his credit as any ether band in the country. His activities in musical circles Was interrupted in 1921 when he disbanded his orchestra and gave vent to a secret ambition to step out in business for himself. Turning a deaf ear to those who had followed his orchestra and expressed doubt as to business ability, he bought himself two restaurants in Detroit. His two places of business, featuring orchestras, became the hub of Detroit night life. However, the musical bug got back into his skin, and Thies’ thoughts turned again to music and his old orchestra. A few months later, Henry disposed of his two cases, reorganized his band and has been an outstanding figure in the musical world ever since.

Museum Relics Are Copied for Picture Bn Time* Special HOLLYWOOD, Cal., Sept. 29Photographs of early American relics in a New England museum were used by Paramount's construction department for the making of properties and furniture for scenes in “Ready for Love,” featuring Ida Lupino, Richard Arlen and Marjorie Rambeau. A ducking stool, whipping post, stocks, and other instruments of punishment of Colonial days were needed for a sequence in the film although it is laid in modem times. Powell and Lombard Reconciliation Talked Jiy l nit<d /‘mi# HOLLYWOOD. Sept. 29—Carole Lombard and William Powell are getting reacquainted, but they're not talking about the possibility of remarrying. For the first time in months they are working together on the same lot. Between scenes they have been seen slipping over to the other's set for a friendly tete-a-tete. Today they refused to comment on the possibility of a reconciliation. New Hecht-McArthur Production Is Named Bft Time* Special STERLING. N. Y., Sept. 29 —The new Ben Heclit and Charles McArthur production has been given the title. “Laugh Little Clown,” it was announced here today. The picture marks the film debut of Jimmy Savo, famous stage comic. Hetht and McArthur, who wrote the story of "Laugh Little Clown,” abo are directing and producing. Lyda Back at Work Lyda Robert! has recovered from an attack of influenza which kept her out of Paramount’s College Rhythm" for several days.

Two Famous Conductors to Play Here

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Two well-known conductors of nationally popular dance orchestras, are shown above. On the left is Bernie Cummins, whose orchestra is to be the feature attraction at the Indiana Roof ballroom for one night only, tomorrow. The gentleman on the right is hone other than Henry Thies, the young director from WLW, where his arrangements have brought him fame. He is to play the dance music for the opening dinner dance at the Indianapolis Athletic Club, tonight.

There's No Such Thing as Class-Distinction in Saturday Night Life in This 'Village'

BY JOHN W. THOMPSON THERE is an aura of romance in Saturday night air. The pampered sons of the rich mingle joyfully with the mechanic, the toolmaker, the die-hard business failure, in a mad orgy of what might be put under a casual classification of Fun. There is no such thing as class distinction on Saturday night. All of the night places reported unusual business on the last Saturday night. Clubs overflowing with those whose pecuniary resources had been stimulated suddenly by week-end pay checks. tt tt tt Sigma Delta Tau members and guests held their semi-annual dinner dance at the Tally-Ho room, Johnnie Barks show spot, Sunday evening. The Tally-Ho has been offering some very pleasing dance music for dancers, emanating from the instruments of Lew Davies and his men. Florence Davidson has a nice voice, of which she makes good use in the vocals. 000 ARMAND and Marie closed their two w T eek stay at the Chateau Lido, in a blaze of glory, dancing two and three encores each evening. La Salle and Lucas also were well received in soft shoe and tap numbers. tt tt tt The Old Spinning Wheel, on West Sixteenth street, has been put under the new management of C. B. Van Lue, for many years an employe at the old Fletcher American Bank. a a a The Tic-Toc Club is attempting to take care of east side night lifers. Jimmy Westover, who is entertaining the patrons with his piano and accordion numbers, is an old favorite of mine. Ever since the night I heard him play "Rhapsody in Blue” in the front parlor of a Butler sorority house I have been a Westover fan. n u THE Billy Purl show at the Showboat showed marked improvement this week over his first Bi J'OTT Saturday Double Feature Ann Hardin* “Life of Virgie Winters” Kn Maj Hard “Drum Tap“ Sun.. Mon.. Marian Nixon Chester Morris “Embarrassing Moments” Ralph Forher "Tbe Shot!"

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presentation. The costumes, effects and the comedy sketches were more elaborate than before. I hear that Faith Joy does the costume and scenic designing for the show. I wonder if she can cook. Billy's show is scheduled to open on the road next Sunday, inaugurating a flesh policy at the Anderson theater. tt tt a The prediction that Walter Aultman might take over the Old Germania Club, has come true. And they are going to call it The Black Forest. Decorators and painters are getting the place in order now. 000 BERNIE CUMMINS, whose band is playing at the Indiana Roof tomorrow night, once was a prize fighter, but never got any cauliflower ears; carries on a nightly inspection of his musicians, being particularly fastidious as to their dress; has a w’ardrobe of seventytwo suits, and keeps himself in the height of tonsorial perfection. He is also a modest boy, staying clear of crow’ds and photographers. 00a The Central Parking Garage has set up anew special service for theater and ballroom patrons; something needed for a long time. 0 0 0 Jack Wright, whose orchestral popularity at the Stables has caused the management to move two or three of the cows out into the barnlot, got his start musically right here in Indianapolis, playing in the Newsboys’ band and the Technical high school band. 000 I GOT a sprinkling of sawdust Tuesday night while attending the rodeo, and turned down a very urgent invitation to ride one of the broncos, offered me by John Birdsong. Perhaps it is fun to ride those four-footed kegs of dynamite. Maybe I'm wrong.

OA-C' , N P l BUDDY KANE STARTS SAT. MAT. MIDNITE "aF*

I dropped in for a short call on Mr. and Mrs. V. F. Kearns, new managers of the Pretzel Bell. They are also the owners of the Hoffbrau in Richmond, Ind. Joey Bernard, who used to play his accordion for Pretzel Bell patrons, has been sent to the Richmond tavern. Jimmy Boyer, a great little pianist, who used to do all of the staff playing for WKBF. is the ivory-tickler at the Bell. Singing there are three demure misses who go under the names of Eloise, Ruth and Jean. 000 VINCE lOZZO, the husky proprietor of the Garden of Italy, once went to college. He told me so himself. In fact he and I were schoolmates. Vince boasts that the Garden has the longest bar in town (58 feet). The lozzo carry a line of ten different varieties of wine. 000 Well, Garcon, you may strike me a light. A pipeful and bed will feel good tonight.

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Cummins and Orchestra at Indiana Roof Famous Band to Play at Dance Palace Here Tomorrow Night. Bernie Cummins, who gave up professional boxing to become a musician, will bring his New Yorker orchestra to the Indiana Roof for a one-night engagement tomorrow. It w T ill be the first time they have been featured here since February, 1934, when they played to a record crowd. To provide for th£ comfort of persons who attend the performance tomorrow night, the Roof management is limiting the sale of tickets for the attraction. Cummins and his New Yorkers are associated in the minds of a great percentage of dancers and radio fans with the Hotel New Yorker, New York City, and the Trianon ballroom, Chicago. While playing long term engagements in both places they were featured over the CBS. A1 Sky and his Musical Stars are nearing the end of their stay on the Roof. After next Friday they will be replaced by Ray Williams and his orchestra. The Williams orchestra hails from the Indiana university campus, where they were popular with the body last year.

Billy Purl Is on Rivoli Bill Faith Joy Is Featured in Comedy Sketches. The Rivoli theater is taking a step toward a broader entertainmnt policy, by presenting Billy Purl and his show on the stage, yesterday and today. With Purl on the bill is Faith Joy, comely southern miss, who plays opposite Purl in the comedy sketches. The Harriett-Smith girls form the chorus background and several novelty and specialty numbers are presented by various members of the group. Fernandez and Lolita are to uc seen in some fancy ballroom dances, including a waltz which is a special arrangement by Fernandez. Chester Long sings a couple of the later sor.g hits in the manner of Dick Powell. Hal Raywin and his mother with their “magic violin” stunt, which has proven a sensation the last few weeks at various night clubs, will form a big part of the act.

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