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Twenty-two First Classmen Seek Admission to Army Under Thomason Act ROTC Office Army Inspection Columbia Columbia's recording bands ap- At The Theatres BY BOB DUNLAP Is Scheduled Posts List SPINS & NEEDLES parently have spring fever conquer- For May 23-24 ed. Most of them are in the midst Of Applicants of location changes and theater en- The annual Inspection of the gagements. Orrin Tucker and Bon- Here it is! Duke Ellington and ROTC by the Army Examining Certainly welcome on recent re- nie Baker opened at the Waldorf- Twenty-two first classmen have his famous orchestra playing two Board will be made on May 23 and leases have been the Increasingly Astoria in New York, Tommy Tuck- signified their intention to enroll of his greatest immortal jazz clas- 24, lt was announced by the ROTC fine performances of Gene Krupa er took his orchestra Into the Fiesta for a trial period in the army un- sics with new arrangements In a office this week. and his orchestra. Drummer-man Danceteria the same night, Eddy der the Thomason act, the ROTC new recording. The Duke's name Krupa comes through again with Although no definite plans have Duchin moved into the swank Per- office announced today. has never before appeared on a a coupling In the romantic tradi- been made as to just what proce- sian Room at the Plaza, besides This act, which has beeh in ef- record promising the immediate tion which carries a punch that's dure will be followed, it is believed doubling at the New York Strand fect here since 1936, admits to the public reaction of this coupling of an extra bonus. "It Happened in that the routine will be somewhat (Continued on Page 6) army SO second lieutenants a year Mood Indigo" and "In My Soli- Kaloha ("It's a Date") falls into the same as in past years. after a trial year ii> the army. tude." Viewed from any angle this the "cheek-to-cheek" school of dance Under this act, any men who have Orders have already been pub- is a "must" recording, worthy of tempo. Slow and yet bouncy, it af- lished changing drill period to after completed the advanced ROTC special merchandising efforts. "Mood fords a chance for the Krupa sax the academic work in the afternoon Staple & Fancy Groceries course—and are physically fit—are Indigo" opens with an Ellington section to go legato in a lazy, ef- to allow three units to prepare for eligible to be accepted for service piano solo, rippling and beautiful. fortless fashion that brings out the examination. Old Virginia Hams at some army post. These men live Full band then takes the haunting nicely blended tones. Brass holds A garrison review will probably the life of an officer, do the work refrain In slow, drag tempo. Un- the background with mutes pre- be held the 24th, and practical ex- of an officer, and are generally test- folding shades of tone and orches- dominating. Howard Dulany carries amination of the different classes ed for all the qualities which a good tral colors rarely achieved by any off the vocal chores in a highly will also be held. officer must possess. Detailed ef- orchestra, Duke adds the pungency creditable fashion. Full band takes The examining board will con- ficlency reports are kept of every of Cootie Williams unique trumpet it out on the sock chorus with a sist of Lieut. Col. J. Hamilton Davi- stylistics as a "noodling" effect man's performance, and at the end restrained drive. "I Love You Too son, Infantry, who will act as presi- around the melody. Ivy Anderson McCOY'S of the year, SO of these men who Much" shows signs of forthcoming dent of the board; Major J. C. Cook, takes the vocal In husky blues have the best physical and effi popularity. Irene Daye for the cute Field Artillery; and Major Robert fashion, with exceptionally clear ciency records are taken into the lyrics. Tempo is bright, with full TOMORROW Wright, Cavalry. Colonel Davison diction and understanding of the service as second lieutenants. band again taking honors and State: "Road to Singapore" has just been transferred to Rich- lyrics. Ben Webster's sax highlights Krupa's presence at the drums be- These men .are usually stationed Lyric: The Courageous Dr. Christian mond. Major Wrigfit has two sons the finale of the ephocal disc. "Soli- ing felt all the way. Another good SCHOOL SUPPLIES with the samp unit as that in which SATURDAY in the corps, one in the cavalry, tude" (1934), played in the same double for the multitude of Krupa their ROTC training was complet- State: "My Little Chickadee" second class, and one in the artil- effective slow drag beat, reaches admirers. Personnel: 3 trumpets: NEWBERRY'S ed, btu it 'As not compulsory that lery, third class. the heights in the new recording "Shorty" Cherock, Torg Halten, men do continue In the same unit. Lyric: "Texas Renegade" treatment. .Ellington at his best, "Corky" Cornelius; 3 trombones: 5 & 10c Stores In the past years, a final com- J. M. Hall: The Secret of Dr. Kildare which means a record truly worthy Floyd O'Brien, Al Jorden, Sid ROAD TO SINGAPORE Chickadee" within the limit of the petitive examination has served to of the Jazz masterwork label. Ivy Brantley; 4 saxes: Sam Donahue, Reviving the tropic air theme, Hays office. determine the men to be commis- Anderson again for the lyrics. In Bob Snyder, Clint Neagley, Sam Bing Crosby and Bob Hope swing sioned, but this year's plan of "MY LITTLE CHICKADEE' the new recording, Ellington reaf- Musiker; 4 rhythm: Gene Krupa, into the hit song scene with many choosing the most able men by the WINS TOP HONORS FOR AMER- firms his position in the top row of Biddy Bastien, Remo Biondi, An- of the current favorites in "Road to efficiency reports ls regarded as ICA'S NO. 1 STINKEROO. IT all-time American music masters. thony D'Amore. conductive to the success of the ex- Singapore." Dorothy Lamour, who REEKS FROM START TO FIN Personnel: trumpets: Wallace Jones, PETE'S would be lost without her famous ceptionally well trained VMI gradu- ISH. IN SHORT, IT IS A PURE For the past few weeks, the vari- Cootie Williams, Rex Stewart; ate. sarong, does her bit to liven things AND SIMPLE BATTLE FOR trombones: Lawrence Brown, Joe up when she accompanies Bing and ous sectional clubs have been in- The present list of men who ex- FOOTAGE BETWEEN MISS WEST active. However, with the advent Nanton, Juan Tizol; saxes: Otto University Cleaners TAXI Bob's interpretations with her ap- pect to enter the Army through the AND FIELDS. A MORE PROFIT- Hardwicke, Johnny Hodges, Barney UNIFORMS pealing voice. An added attraction of spring these clubs have begun ABLE AND ENJOYABLE AFTER Bigard, Ben Webster, Harry Car- Thomason Act is as follows: E. P. is Jerry Colonna, the "Oomph Boy," to make plans for the near future. Cleaned and Pressed 50c NOON COULD BE SPENT IN THE ney; guitar: Fred Buy; bass: Jimmy Pressed 25c Y. Powell, Infantry; J. W. Kohns- whose "Carreeeeeee Me Back to Old These plans include a banquet, elec- HAY. Blanton; drums: Sonny Greer; piano Phone 749—Fast Service tamm, Infantry; H. L. Rucker, In- Virginny," rivals Bing Crosby's ef- tion of new officers, and a program for the corps trip next year. Duke Ellington. Phone 711 fantry; D. G. McMillin, Field Ar- forts as the sweet potato piper. Bing tillery; W. Greenwood, Cavalry; G. and Bob represent two men of the THE COURAGEOUS DR. Texas Club B. English, Cavalary; W. C. Glover, sea, who become involved in so- CHRISTIAN The Texas club, according to Don Field Artillery; V. J.* Thompson, Matter, president, is planning the studio audience, but which can State Drug Co. ciety undertakings. A little action Jean Hersholt, well-known for his Field Artillery; R. B. Ritchie, Field mixed banquet for the First Class be imagined by air listeners. Inc. (Formerly Rice's takes place, and the boys disap- roles as Dr. Dafoe with the Dionne Artillery; A. L. Wadsworth, Field Hop week-end. Cadets will bring The other new radio quiz con- Across from State Theatre ESSO SERVICE pear, to turn up in Kaigoon, a town Quintuplets in previous pictures, * Artillery; C. Beach, Field Artillery; their dates, and a guest speaker will test is called "Take It or Leave It," near Singapore, where the fun be- comes to the screen as a doctor Try Our Barbecue Sandwich. P. B. May, Field Artillery; D. G. be invited. There will be a meeting and the contestant is questioned by gins. again. This time, however, he comes PHONE 41 — WE DELIVER next week to decide on arrange- announcer Bob Hawk and if he is Van Horn, Field Artillery; R. L. as Dr. Christian in the picture, "The WOODWARD Sweeney, Cavalary; L. D. Matter, ments for this. lucky he wins a $1 prize. If he MY LITTLE CHICKADEE Courageous Dr. Christion," who chooses, however, he may forfeit Field Artillery; A. V. Carr, Field tries to carry out social reforms Roanoke Club & BOWLING "Come up and see me sometime," the $1 for a $2 prize question, and Myers Hardware Artillery; M. B. MacKinnon, Infan- without anyone appreciating it, un- Andy Turner, president of the * yes, no less than the male world's so on until it is possible for him to Colt Revolvers, Remington try; A. R. K. Keesee, Field Artil- til he proves himself in the face Roanoke club, has planned a meet- old friend Mae West has returned forego six questions and after Guns, Kleanbore Shells lery; W.

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