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April 5, 1957
Newport Navalog
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Singing star Joni James headlines the postponed Destroyer Force Ball on 9 April at Naval Station gym 302, expecting 2,500 sailors and guests. Delayed from November due to Suez crisis; features western motif, Naval bands, $1 tickets for sailors.
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Joni James To Headline Tuesday's Deslant Ball
Singing star Joni James will headline the once postponed Destroyer Force Ball scheduled for 9 April at the Naval Station gym 302. A crowd of better than 2,500 sailors and their girls are expected to be on hand for the evening of dancing and entertainment.
The ball was originally scheduled for last November, but the majority of the Newport-based ships put to sea during the Suez crisis forcing the postponement of the affair.
Rear Admiral John C. Daniel, Destroyer Force Commander anticipates a success similar that of the November 1955 ball which had a South Seas theme.
This year, the gym will be decorated in a western motif.
Miss James, a hit at last summer's Newport Carnival of Music, will be the headline attraction of the night. Accompanying the recording star and playing for dancing will be the Naval dance band from the Naval School of Music, Washington D. C. The Deslant Band will also play.
Tickets will be one dollar for sailors of the Destroyer Force. Ladies will be admitted free.
Captain George G. Molumphy, Commanding Officer of the destroyer tender USS Cascade, has been appointed general chairman of the ball committee.
Destroyermen attending will wear dress blues. Their guest will wear either formal or semi formal dresses.
Singing star Joni James will headline the once postponed Destroyer Force Ball scheduled for 9 April at the Naval Station gym 302. A crowd of better than 2,500 sailors and their girls are expected to be on hand for the evening of dancing and entertainment.
The ball was originally scheduled for last November, but the majority of the Newport-based ships put to sea during the Suez crisis forcing the postponement of the affair.
Rear Admiral John C. Daniel, Destroyer Force Commander anticipates a success similar that of the November 1955 ball which had a South Seas theme.
This year, the gym will be decorated in a western motif.
Miss James, a hit at last summer's Newport Carnival of Music, will be the headline attraction of the night. Accompanying the recording star and playing for dancing will be the Naval dance band from the Naval School of Music, Washington D. C. The Deslant Band will also play.
Tickets will be one dollar for sailors of the Destroyer Force. Ladies will be admitted free.
Captain George G. Molumphy, Commanding Officer of the destroyer tender USS Cascade, has been appointed general chairman of the ball committee.
Destroyermen attending will wear dress blues. Their guest will wear either formal or semi formal dresses.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Event
Military Gathering
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Destroyer Force Ball
Joni James
Suez Crisis
Naval Station
Western Motif
What entities or persons were involved?
Joni James
John C. Daniel
George G. Molumphy
Where did it happen?
Naval Station Gym 302, Newport
Story Details
Key Persons
Joni James
John C. Daniel
George G. Molumphy
Location
Naval Station Gym 302, Newport
Event Date
9 April
Story Details
Postponed Destroyer Force Ball headlined by Joni James, with dancing, Naval bands, western decor; postponed due to Suez crisis; tickets $1 for sailors, free for ladies; dress blues for sailors, formal for guests.