![]() The Hellbird Theatre, after presenting in quick succession, the extremely popular Lily Pons - Andre Kostelanetz show, a E.N.S.A Ballet Troupe, and "Funzafire" brightly MC'd by Benny Meroff, well known Chicago comic, wound up its first month with a sultry presentation of "Rhythm and de Blues" the first All-Negro troupe to visit the IBT.Ī hit of the "Funzafire" show was the famous tramp-bicyclist act of Joe Jackson, Jr., which brought many fellows who had seen him at the New York World's Fair, and at the Broadway "Icecapades," back to the atmosphere of big-time show business. The former "Red Rudder" is now called the "Hellbird Herald," as a better tie in with our Group name, but "by any other name" it is still the official newspaper of APO 220.Ĭartoons, fiction, features, preferably centering about activities at Hellbird Haven (APO 220 to you) are solicited. Miss Connie Asencio, Red Cross Club Director, presented, as the prize, six sterling silver teaspoons, with six different animals typical of India sculptured on the handles. "She's a good basketball player, fine pianist and a wonderful dancer," he said, "She's also a graduate of Salem State Teacher's College, in Salem, Massachusetts." Charles Tucy, of the 69th, who had submitted the prize-winning photograph, described her qualities. The "Most Perfect Sweetheart" had to express, through her photo, a multitude of values, among which could be expressed compassion, intelligence, and the quality summed up by the word "regular." That her picture is an accurate measure of her personality was indicated when Sgt. Ranking highest of the many photos submitted by fellows from all over the Field, more than mere prettiness (which she is plentifully blessed with) was taken into consideration. Yes, she's the winner of the recent "Most Perfect Sweetheart" contest, conducted by the Red Cross Girls of APO 220. She's sweet looking, intelligent, athletic, musically inclined and a "wonderful dancer," and her name is Miss Alison Coady, of Monument Beach, Cape Cod, Massachusetts. ![]() Seriously, its shaping up into a great show, and men with outstanding talents are invited to see Miss Romaine Root at the Rajah Dodger Lodge, to discuss a spot in the show, or future shows. Talented script writers are busy these days thinking up new versions of the "Who was that lady I seen you walkin' down the street with last night" - Hyuh, hyuh - that wasn't no street, that was an avenue" gags. The problem of instruments having finally been solved, the Band has been holding regular practice sessions, and is ready to blossom forth any day in various entertainment functions about the Field.Ī feature of the Minstrel Show will be the harmonies of a Minstrel Singing Group. Joe Rulli's leadership, will furnish the musical background for many of the numbers. With the traditional opening cry of the interlocutor, the huge Minstrel Show, now under advanced preparation, will soon offer you the best APO 220 has to offer in the way of talent - dancers, singers, variety acts and skits, all tied into a smooth running continuity, under the direction of Miss Romaine Root, ARC program director. PASSED BY BASE CENSOR, APO 220 (Piardoba, India)
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