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April 10, 1959
The Indian Leader
Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas
What is this article about?
Disc jockey Merle Blair from Topeka performed at Haskell campus on April 3 with hit records, entertaining dancers for 2.5 hours. Due to Student Council vote, he will return on April 17 for another record hop, praised as a top recreational activity.
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MERLE BLAIR TO MAKE
SECOND VISIT HERE
Top disc jockey Merle Blair from Topeka brought along to the Haskell campus a bandwagon of record hits and had all Haskell stomping and rocking for two and one-half hours Friday, April 3. Hit recordings and hit recording artists could be heard bellowing or crooning tunes to Haskell's eager dancers and listeners.
To top it off, Mr. Blair and Co. will be back at H.I., April 17, as a result of a unanimous vote by the Student Council. If Mr. Blair isn't busy at any other scheduled appearance that night we can expect a fine time with his company, his records, and more of that "cat jive" he sports.
Also many of those who participated in that "go-around" last Friday think a record hop at Haskell is one of the finest recreational activities to be had. This is because of the new style, the records, and that it's just altogether different from the usual "hops" Haskell holds.
SECOND VISIT HERE
Top disc jockey Merle Blair from Topeka brought along to the Haskell campus a bandwagon of record hits and had all Haskell stomping and rocking for two and one-half hours Friday, April 3. Hit recordings and hit recording artists could be heard bellowing or crooning tunes to Haskell's eager dancers and listeners.
To top it off, Mr. Blair and Co. will be back at H.I., April 17, as a result of a unanimous vote by the Student Council. If Mr. Blair isn't busy at any other scheduled appearance that night we can expect a fine time with his company, his records, and more of that "cat jive" he sports.
Also many of those who participated in that "go-around" last Friday think a record hop at Haskell is one of the finest recreational activities to be had. This is because of the new style, the records, and that it's just altogether different from the usual "hops" Haskell holds.
What sub-type of article is it?
Music Event
Campus Recreation
What keywords are associated?
Disc Jockey
Record Hop
Haskell Campus
Merle Blair
Student Council
What entities or persons were involved?
Merle Blair
Student Council
Where did it happen?
Haskell Campus
Story Details
Key Persons
Merle Blair
Student Council
Location
Haskell Campus
Event Date
Friday, April 3; April 17
Story Details
Merle Blair's record hop at Haskell on April 3 was a hit, leading to a unanimous Student Council vote for his return on April 17. Participants praised it as a superior recreational activity due to its new style and records.