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Domestic News November 28, 1942

The Ypsilanti Daily Press

Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan

What is this article about?

The Terrace Ballroom, owned by Herbert L. Paul, opens tonight with Ray Gorrell and his orchestra. Features elaborate decorations in blue, gold, and yellow, modern marbleized dance floor, and plans for multiple bands via Lehrndge and Gorrell agency.

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Terrace Ballroom to be Formally Opened Tonight

Featuring Ray Gorrell and his orchestra, the new Terrace Ballroom, owned and operated by Herbert L. Paul, will be formally opened this evening.

Mr. Paul has spent many weeks in preparation for the big opening of this amusement center which is beautifully decorated. The windows are draped with French blue satin above which is Royal blue pleated percale trimmed with four inch gold binding. The ceiling is of yellow percale and columns are mirrored. Controlled indirect lighting is designed to create an atmosphere of softness and to intensify the mood of the music.

The stage has pleated gold satin background and ceiling. Walls on two sides are draped with French blue percale with natural color paneling around the floor level.

The dance floor is the latest and most modern type available being of green and maroon marbleized tile waxed to a mirror finish to assure perfect dancing at all times.

Through the agency of Lehrndge and Gorrell, Mr. Paul has been assured of having many bands.

What sub-type of article is it?

Social Event

What keywords are associated?

Terrace Ballroom Opening Ray Gorrell Orchestra Herbert L Paul Dance Floor Decorations

What entities or persons were involved?

Herbert L. Paul Ray Gorrell Lehrndge And Gorrell

Domestic News Details

Event Date

Tonight

Key Persons

Herbert L. Paul Ray Gorrell Lehrndge And Gorrell

Outcome

the terrace ballroom will be formally opened.

Event Details

Featuring Ray Gorrell and his orchestra, the new Terrace Ballroom, owned and operated by Herbert L. Paul, will be formally opened this evening. Mr. Paul has spent many weeks in preparation for the big opening of this amusement center which is beautifully decorated. The windows are draped with French blue satin above which is Royal blue pleated percale trimmed with four inch gold binding. The ceiling is of yellow percale and columns are mirrored. Controlled indirect lighting is designed to create an atmosphere of softness and to intensify the mood of the music. The stage has pleated gold satin background and ceiling. Walls on two sides are draped with French blue percale with natural color paneling around the floor level. The dance floor is the latest and most modern type available being of green and maroon marbleized tile waxed to a mirror finish to assure perfect dancing at all times. Through the agency of Lehrndge and Gorrell, Mr. Paul has been assured of having many bands.

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