New York Amsterdam News — 1963-00-00856

„ • N. Y. AMSTERDAM NEWS, Sat, Oct 12. 1963 Jfifefr. IgBHBl Once more the wheel has turned, changing bright ' summer to crisp autumn with its topcoats, football games and thoughts of the coming year. And you know the one BIG thing it means for us It’s Camp Fund party time again! This new season’s curtain raiser will be held next Monday, Oct. 14. at the newly-renovated Baby Grand club, 319 W. 125th St., a happy locale for our fifteenth consecutive Camp Fund season Our efforts have been crowned with success over the years thanks to the wonderful people — bar owners, beverage salesmen, bar employees and the public — v ho, having understood and approved of what we were trying to do for the underprivileged youngsters of our neighborhood, supported us wholeheartedly at every I Jt JSk jjjli l|y y f I Laaghfag Children No words of riine will sufficiently convey our all singers - Peppino di gratitude, but laughter and the hounding spirits Of Capri, left, Italy's top rock ‘a* the scores of children who were helped by your dot- lari end your kindness to learn that summer can be------------------------------------------ more than, broiling sidewalks and screeching auto- Trpnp Reairl C mobiles convey a “thank you” that I could never XI CUV lWltl, U TT’ I ■ I And so it’s time now to start the ball rolling for equal. next year. The wonderful thing about the Camp Fond Bj JOH5 larson is that we can an have each a grand old time and still when new recording artists And good times wfll ba the break on the entertainment scene be helping a worthy J-rebuiS first and only order of business when our merry gang starts celebrating at the Baby Grand with two of our st«virene Reid, new mgm re- very favorite hostesses, Millie Merriwether and Yetta eording star, is no exception. Wnilla' There is, however, a difference, When one bears her sing the ‘ • Speaking of that pretty little pumpkin, Millie, re- number, she could be com- minds me of the wonderful evening wa shared at her pared to Ena Fitzgerald, on the birthday party in the BG last Thursday. It was a real, old fashioned shindig, what with Doug Majetti, a BG nvf n!^. waahing- - , ... hahitue and sometime utility man also celebrating the too. aanu» night The truth of the matter b that T is any one song Irene can be Sweet Daddy James Ingram, swilling brown4»ttle —» of any number of champagne by the carton, headed the list of Baby —------------------------------------- Grand irregulars who were on hand to wish Miss Millie a happy birthday. (Glutton that he is, he stole more kiss— than anybody else, too, although our gal’s co- pgSS fTjSl | woikers, Piffle AL Ray and Panama Richard were no J , artists. She can slip in and out of a note with the perfection of a Fitzgerald and in the next bar her unique phrasing can be simil­ ar to that of Vaughn. After listen­ ing to the fine voice the conclu­ sion is that she is “pure” Irene Reid with a range of talent which reflects the best of many styles of singing. Sings "Like Me” “Until I recorded the album. ‘It's Only The Beginning.* I had never thought about whether I sounded like anybody else or not. AU my life I’ve liked all kinds of music and my style is what it is because of the kings of ex- ■ IRENE REID I in Savannah. Georgia. As 1 had ■ moie experience I began to sing ■ solo parts and later began to ■ earn some money singing at wed- ■ dings and with local bands. About three years ago Irene, ed with the help of friends, made a Jte demo record which eventually was heard by Roy Baxter, who later became her manager. Roy knew that Count Basie was looking for und a new soloist to sing with his yle» band. He played the demo for told Baste who hired Irene, sight un­ seen. Her first view o! her was is the day she Joined the band, r it Even more astounding, is the fact ew- that she was the first female vo- ■nd calist to sing with Basie's band >iek In over 20 years. Gained Experience The Basle Judgment on voca- lists was, as ever, excellent. Irene *°* was a hit wherever th« band and appeared. “They were great me days,” she recalled, "and I gain- her ed a lot of valuable experience. I*’» But, a band singer Is one thing thia and a vocalist is another. With a ap- band you are locked into the bands arrangements and it gives she you less opportunity to take off sad on your own.” ‘ °PS Baxter, conscious of Irene’s de- k* ind slouches in the osculation department, either.) At the Beany ——- - - - Another tremendous birthday fete bubbled joyous- __ __ _ ________ ly at the Renny Bar some days ago in honor of my dear friend, Rose Yuen. I won’t try to describe that party. Nuff said just to let it be known that it was Rosel Y ;en’s Those of us who know lovely Rose know whatl i kind of whalin’ ball it had to be. I sincerely thank the gracious proprietors of thej| spots which have kindly granted us their premises I over the years for the Camp Fund affairs. They arel sensational SINGIF people of good heart and dedication who make thei woad “citizen” take on added meaning. And hare are A AIL AK wMIU An garlands for our sweet Camp Fund hostesses who make every occasion such a treat: A kiss to all of them — J ' 5ONN Sophie Bryant, Dot Crawford, Pat Freeman, Elaine Grayson, Frieda Harris, Millie Merriwether and Mar- Fenoarir wtt Pam • Baa VANILLA WAF guerlt, MathU. __ T lit K V TOAAAA1 ------ 1 So loag for bow; ru too yoa at PARTY TIME AT THE HE g ,N THE HEART OF HARLEM ■/M^C,209 W. 125th St. MO 24362 VISIT OUR SPACIOUS and LUXURIOUS RESTAURANT AND COCKTAIL LOUNGE DELICIOUS LUNCHEONS AND DINNERS SERVED DAILY FEATURING NIGHTLY FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE CURLIE HAMNER AND HIS ALL STAR BAND BIG WILTS Smalls Paradise BAR-B-Q PARTY EVERY NITE STEAKS . CHOPS & CHICKEN UKJtKA’S WlSBlBM $5?»wwm Has Lead Role In Jap Film LUOUS LAWTON „ytmmibu« TOMMY JOHNSON, TRIO THE DON GARDNER BAND p’TSS THREE SHOWS 10:30 - 12:30 & 2:30 A.M For Res. 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Reminder To Hunters A powerful reminder to the to call back a careless bullet. nation s hunt-rs to observe the That to why once again »e offer this reminder to every hunter, rules of safety In ihc field marks Ljquor has nQ p,ace ln toe field The House of Seagram's latest yj,e tune enjoy fine whiskey moderation advertisement, pub- is when the guns are empty and llshed as the hunting season gets racked. Then and only thaa. Commenting on the latest mod- under way The message is \hvidly pre- eration ad, George E. Mosley, sented in a dramatic spread in Seagram’s vice president and (li­ the November issues of Field rector of advertising, said that and Stream, Outdoor Life and ’’over the years the series of Sports Afield, on stands In Octo- advertisements directed to the nation’s sportsmen have been ber The stark silhouette of a hunt- widely acknowledged by sports­ ing rifle is the only illustration men as well as game and con- and accent? the compelling safe- servation officials In promoting safer hunting practices during ly message; “No afterthought has the pow er the season. The thoughtful hunter ----------------------------------------------------recognizes that the enjoyment of sire to achieve , a reputation as Lwl^y should be rererved a top single entertainer submit- [or ,the.tta?® wfhe" L e day ’ ac . in the fl^du are,°Ver an^ ted the same demo to MGM. It wa. an Immediate sale and Irene ** Suns are empty and racked was signed for the “Beginning” Warwick & Legler Inc. Is the album.’ advertising agency for Seagram’s 'MGM'carried Its faith even institutional advertising. Sea- further. Irene was given com- gram’s 7 Crown Whiskey, Sea- plete freedom in selecting her gram's V.O Canadian Whisky and material. Seagram’s Extra Dry Gin. CHOP HOUSE & SEA FOOD |]n 313-313 WIST 125th Stvet IL Rl 9-9146 9116 CHOICE WINES LIQUORS MOSfe to ffiWG tRs®® mwuTONT X/AS'Z/ STEAK IKRINDA’S INN • HOUSE 1_ Cvwfl*t< laackoas • hill • Ala Cats lS4tfc At. A 7th Ave. AD 4-9731 SPANISH AMERICAN RESTAUR AN Established 174 Franklin Ave. and Fulton St., B’lyn ST 3-8174 Dance to the Music of Jimmy Oliver and the Soul Twitters Ladies Nite Every Wed. — Audience Participation Sheet Open.7 p.m. te 3 a.m., Floor Shewt Every Night • Than., Oct. 10 — Inez Fexx now the Italian Tailors have pre­ sented hkn with their top award for "fashion elegance." In a cable sent from Rome, Dog wm oodfled thia week that ha has beaa named along with two other stare. Cary Grant and Bex Harrison as the three best dressed nan hl the world. Tbs ItaHaa Soetsty of Master TeOera, In their yearly election, made the vote official. Curtis, who already has a ward- rabe Tiiiif two rooms and who rides around M Ms core private railroad cor, Is still designing WBUfMIMNM Mt V/ Y '-P* Be la currently starring ln a atghtchih engagement in Wind sor, Ontario, Canada. GOLDEN Grill "VISIT OUR COMFORTABU LOVE SEAT LOUNGE" New Available For Receptions, Cocktail Parties, Meeting Ream, at Attractive Rates 2017 5th Aveaue SA 2-9106 Uptowni newest most elegant Supper Chb <S Cocktail Lounge — luncheon served dedy RESTAURANT A BAR Amsterdam Are. at 15Wt St “INSOUCIANTLY YOURS" WA 3-9749 GOLD BRICK INN HARLEM'S NEWEST AND MOST DISTINCTIVE RESTAURANT AND BAR CHINESE-AMERICAN DINING ROOM AMSTERDAM AVL at 157th ST. AU 3-1792 MADRID BAR & GRILL 1902 7th Avenue near 116th Street Ul NOTEO FOR OUR DELICIOUS STEAKS, CHOPS CHICKEN and RICE DINNERS RKRVBD DAilT ______ At Bar — NOBMA CLLSMIN, LFCT FOWTB ANV BBOTIIC* BI Will FAMOUS FOR ABSOLUTELY NOTHINCI •at «tih doing bvsiMU et the SELBRA'S MIDWAY LOUNGI 411 W. 125th Street UN 4-9270 Ta Sarvg Yea, Beatrice, Seaia, Roberta, Leaaie A Lerey "SAVE WHILE YOU RAVE" —KEITH S WEST INDIAN RESTAURANT ANNOUNCING . . . GRAND OPENING / * 2525 7tb Are. bat. 146tb A 147tb St.. N.Y. - HOT MEAT PATTIES — FISH CAKES TEMPTING MEALS — OPEN DAILY Young's Lounge - Restaurant Bor Cr Grir 33-11 GREAT NECK RD, NORTH AMITYVILLE, L.L Friday & Saturday, October 18 and 19 Bat. AU 3-9766 KEITH FRANCIS, prop. Rat. TO 2-6114 INTERTAIHMINT DIMING IVINWGS - tOUVIMIRS J I I Untitled Document file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Administrator/Desktop/hello.html2/18/2007 11:01:03 AMThomas M. Tryniski 309 South 4th Street Fulton New York 13069 www.fultonhistory.com