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?"'Pig Jh Page 4 QUEENS BLUES February 11, 1939 Hearsay From Hometown Hal Some time ago in Marion, Alabama, a small boy, .just six years old, used to sit on the floor beside the jiiano at which bis sister practiced. In him was growing the love of music and the desire to learn how to play some sort of instrument. This boy, two years later, got his first .job, receiving two dollars a week for peddl ing a ])iano at the local theater. And that is how Hal Kemp, one of our most beloved and well-known orch estra leaders, started his career. 'I'uesday morning 'I'iny Waddill and I had the })leasure of interviewing Mr. Kemp, whom I admit I almost called Uncle Hal because I have heard Peggy Dunaway, his niece, s{)eak of him so often. Any\vay, the meeting turned out to be quite different from what I expected. It w’as about 12 o’clock when we arrived at the Dunaway home. Of course neither of us knew what to ask nor what to write in our notebooks. Mrs. Dunaway greeted us and led us into the living room where Hal Kemp and his father, Mr. T. D. Kemp, Sr., were talking to a newspaper man. Hal immediately apologized for his informality, shirt sleeves and no tie, which, along with the sweetness of Mr. '1'. D., whom they all call “pappy”, made us feel quite at home. I have known “pappy” for a long time and can easily understand how he and his lovely wife have three such suc cessful and attractive grown sons and daughters as T. D., Jr., Mrs. Dunaway, and Hal. Mr. Hal Kemp then told us the story of his career, very patiently, for Tiny and I had to learn the spelling of all names and titles of foreign hotels. It seems that at the age of ten Mr. Kemp took up trumpet playing, at twelve the clarinet, and at fourteen he moved to Charlotte. And are we proud to claim him! Sev eral years later Hal and four of his friends. Bob Buck, Paul Whitlock, Boh Dye, and Tootle Crayton, organ ized a real “sur-nuf’ jazz band, prac ticing at the Buck home on the corner . MOVIE.'vt.ND CANE)IC ir^niL sirAMiDAiRro^»^niES 'A'i "nii Hoiia /miTH IDG S.CHURCH ST;r“ CHARLOTTE Spinettes $265.00 — Grands $345.00 PARKER-GARDNER CO. 118 West Trade Charlotte, N. C. SINCE 1898 MEET YOUR FRIENDS —at— Soda Shop The First National Bank Building f Morehead and 'I'rvon streets. Did rou sav that the Blandwood Apt Did Xpt. iccupants nearly went crazy-4-yes? 'Tena Grainger will tell you that— he Blandwood is right next door.) In 1921 the boys won one of Char lotte’s first amateur contests and a rize of $25.00 for playing Sonij of India; they also played for the open- ng of Alexander Graham Junior ligh School. Then young Hal Kemp unpacked his instruments and hooks it the University of North Carolina n Chapel Hill, where he quicklV. assembled the Carolina Club Orch estra. This band went to Europe Hie next summer, 1924, to play at the Plcadilly Hotel in London. They also had an engagement, although 1 don’t know just when, in Shelfiy, N. C., where a certain Mr. Hoey, who is now our governor, praised :he “fella’s” highly. Now, sad but true, is the point in my story at which I must relate that Hal Kemp gave up music and settled down to go to King’s Business School. “But”^ said he, “music kept pounding in my ears, so I persuaded John Scott Trotter to go back to Chapel Hill with me.” John Scott was found by Mr. Kemp playing hymns in Sunday School. In 1925, then, Hal and John Scott rounded up Ben Williams, Skinny Innis, Saxj’ Doivell, Harry Pond, and Dick Macky to form the original Hal Kemp hand. All one summer was spent in Hendersonville wliere Mr. Kemp became a great friend of Alex Holden, who has beeii with him ever since; Hal also mei: Fred Waring, who was attending a wedding in Asheville. It seems that the then ])rominent hand leader took a fancy to the Kemp outfit and secured for them a job in Buffalo, N. Y. From there the liand went to To ronto, Canada; hut, alas and alak, no more theatres. They were refused. “We were so awful,” said Mr. Kemp, laughing. So down to Penn. State they went to call on Fred again.^ In N. Y. they were given an audition at Strand roof where they had to play a piece of music assigned to them. “The chief catch was that none of the hoys could read music except John Scott and me,” Hal explained^ “So I took the lead with the saxa- phone and we faked through it. (Continued on page fivte, col. three) ♦ ! i KIMBRELL’S i I i DEPENDABLE FURNITURE 1 i Trade St. at College i Enjoy the Best ASK FOR PE ICE CREAM 'fvLotth fo-oxL ** 1111 Central Ave. Paul & Crymes, inc. SPORTING GOODS Telephone 4517 415 South Tryon Street Train of Thought Sees All—Hears All—Tells All Choo-chooo-chooo-cho-cho-Chooooo! Here comes that ole pullin’-rootin’- snootin’ twain—ready to unload some more news (dirt!) for your gossip ".nongers—so gather ’round ! Did you .mow that Lib De Armon is the proud new sister of an eight pound baby boy? His name’s Jimmy and he’s cute as a little ole bug. Cumnock’s Jim my’s cute too—and we hear that lil’ ,)le Edmiston gal’s got a Jimmy at State and—but Whoa I on the Jim my’s for today—It makes one dizzy in the head to try to keep track of all these phone calls in the dorms, but what’s this that lil’ bird just told us? —He said that Sally C. and Hatch aren’t getting as many as usual? Girls, you’re slippin’!—Well, aren’t we all! —that same lil’ bird told us that there’s a far-away look in Sue’s eyes these days—think his name’s Bay.— Queens will be well represented at the dances this week-end—there’ll be Sally, Cumnock, Sara D., Earhardt, Frances Lowrance, Virginia Hick man, Martha Brandon, Dot Branan— and oh! slews more! Don’t know what Davidson would do without (Queens—“Ducky” is always one of the leading figures at the Clemson dances.—Sybil didn’t lose any time at the Carolina Mid-Winters — neither did Ann M.—“Cookie” .spent last week-end at W. & L. and says she had a swellegant time—Russ is cute, all right.—There’ll be a mad rush the /light the new parlor’s opened, hold your hats, wigs, ’n’ false teeth girls (’n’ don’t get stomped through the floor.)—There were several Clemson lads on the campus last week-end— quite a few strained necks were re ported hut ain’t it alw'ays that way! 'Hear Millie Massenburg had a grand time at Winnie’s—Could Sam have been the reason?—speaking of visits, Ida Mae reported a marvelous time at Laura’s. John seems to come first on Judy Walter’s list without a doubt ;:-^Helen P. and Margie have a John/ too — Everyone seems to be taking these tennis lessons pretty seriously —maybe (just maybe) with some male spectators we could have some feminine Don Budges — Lib, is it Charlie or Sid, huh? Judy White seems to have a way with the op posite sex, but we wish she wouldn’t wear her hair up—There’s another cute White girl here, name’s Pat— Here’s to Wanda Daber for being the school’s man-hater.—Keller was once tom-boyish but now she’s Harry- boyish! (We made that one up our selves!) While we’re in that suite, we might as well wonder when Suber’.s /?bina get her ring (not from a tele phone, either) and how Billie’s Bob’ and Julia’s “Son” are coming along. —We’d all like to flock to Dot Fair- cloth’s wedding to hear McGregor sing—hope she’ll be able to sing at ours, if she’s still alive—we ain’t even got a prospect—We know Martha was in “pig-heaven” with Freddie last week-end — Bet “Weezie’s”’ sorry Maxle moved.— When the weather begins getting warmer, a young girl’s fancy always turns to thoughts of Spring clothes— spcakln’ of Spring, wonder if “Pug” MODEL LAUNDRY AND MODEL TONE CLEANING Phones 8175 and 3-3372 POUND & MOORE 213 S. Tryon SCHOOL SUPPLIES STATIONERS Near the Broadway Hips, Hips, Away! Something had to be done! I had gotten to the point where I either had to reduce—and immediately—or put on enough more weight to be a fat lady in the circus. The circus business being what it is, I had even toyed with the idea of going to live in Turkey or some such place, where fat ladies are not only mlerated but much admired. But before I took either of these drastic steps, I thought I’d give this reducing dodge one more tumble. Of course I wasn’t really FAT. No woman is. If you don’t believe, that ask the fattest one you know. She’ll tell you, yes, she may have “put on a little weight” over the winter, but then it always did run in her family to be “fleshy.” But who wants to be ill skin and bones, anyhow? Look at some of those silly girls in the movies—you could hang your hat on their shoulder blades. Is there any- tbing pretty in that? No, I wasn’t fat (horrible word!), only a little on the plump side. May be ten pounds overweight—fifteen at the outside. (My biggest shock was finding out that by medical standards the count was nearer thirty pounds!) Personally, I didn’t mind being overweight—much. 'I’here is nothing so conducive to self-delusion as ex cess poundage. It’s not your figure —it’s just that old “ironside” you have on. Or the dress you’re wearing —you must have been out of your mind when you let that saleswoman talk you into a little number with horizontal stripes. Or it’s the weath er—as soon as it gets a little cooler (or warmer, or dryer) you’ll be out doors every day and you’ll walk those few pounds off in no time. And it’s never, by any chance, your own fault. How could it be? Why you don’t eat enough to keep a bird alive. (An ostrich). will be a Spring bride—Inez, we didn’t j^ow you were so smart—must be great! “Blue Skie.s” is playing over this here music-box, and we’re tbink- In’ of ya Bruton—Queen Sally really has a King in David — while our minds are over Davidson way, (they have a habit of wandering), we hear that Elliott hears from a certain KA quite regularly.—Ya can’t beat “Red” Reins and Katherine McQ. Martin for friendlines.s—Lib Taylor has a way with Belks.—We’re dying to ; njjeet Alene’s Alfred, she’s got his pin, ya know.—Helen C’s interest is at State—and we hear it ain’t one-sided either!—Have you seen the picture of the sun-tanned young man in Dot Wright’s room? Hope we’ll see somp- in’ like that at the beach this sum- iner! A group of business students are planning a beach party for the Spring holidays—! And so ending our Snooper Parade, we’ll hop our special train and depart—P. S. Hope our smoke didn’t get in your eyes! Bye. The Drake University student newspaper is having a lot of fun with its new “Foundation for Absent- Minded Professors.” Qualifications for membership are something like this one pulled by Drake professor: He lectured for one hour to his senior domestic relations class on “evidence,” a junior class subject! Every state and 47 foreign coun tries are repre.sented in the Harvard University student body. Thacker’s i A GOOD PLACE TO EAT » t ^ Pompous Persons Proudly Picked Sally McDowell—President of the Boarding Students, has not only the qualities of filling this job adequate ly, but also the beauty of making her Maid of Honor for May Day. Mildred Sneeden—Friendliness and sincerity have made her one of the favorites on the campus. She well deserves her position as president of the Sophomore Class and member of the Sophomore Council. Annie Mae Brown is one of the most industrious and gay little persons to be found in this college. Her good leadership and management are shown by the many positions that she holds: Editor of Queens Blues, Society Editor of Coronet, member of Creative Writing Group, member of Radio Club, and member of National Leader ship Fraternity, Alpha Kappa Gamma. Georgia Hurt’s leadership and gay personality can be felt in the many worki.igs of the school, such as: As sistant Business Manager of Queens Blues, Junior Stage Chairman for Stunt Night, and member of Alpha Kappa Gamma, National Leadership Fraternity. Marjorie Timms’ striking appear ance has brought for her the honor of being May Queen. Her popularity is not limited to her beauty, but also her ability to head the Senior Class as its President. Mildred Lowrance is the spiritual leader of our campus in the capacity of President of the Student Christian Association. “Mitty”, as she is known to her friends is also a member of the business staff of the Coronet, and secretary of Alpha Kappa Gamma. She has attained the unusual honor of being entered in “Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges.” Helen Cumnock—Behind her gay facetious, manner little would one suspect a serious level head of the student carrying on the all-important talk of Student Body President. Helen Hatcher—There is no doubt of Hatch’s importance on the campus. She is President of the Student Chris tian Association, member of Sigma Mu, Scholastic Fraternity, member of Alpha Kappa Gamma, National Lead ership Fraternity, and Iota Xi, Journalistic Society. Sue Mauldin—Capable and efficient are the keynote to Sue, who really gets things going, especially on the Coronet, of which she is Editor-in- chief. Sigma Mu, Scholastic Fratern ity proudly holds Sue as one of its members. FRANCES FROGGE Not to be outdone by Life’s Maga zine’s ideal girl, the Blues gives its ideal girls all rolled into one. May we present Miss Frances Frogge. Hair ....Sally McDowell Eye....Frances Marion O’Hair ^ose Sue McNulty Eyebrows....Katherine Martin Mouth Maujer Moseley Figure Nancy Hovis Hands Sara Durant Girls- Your Hat Like New Cleaned and Re- blocked to its origi- inal shape by our exclusive process. Special Discount Given to Queens Girls Central Hat Shop 106 E. 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