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[[first column]] WHO'S WHO IN THE HEART CITY (K.C.) OF THE WEST By Georgetta Dean. As we line up the theatrical people, to tell you Who's Who, we must first mention Club Harlem (ofay spot) in Kay Cee, where all of the tops in the profession usually work. The shows are produced by Joe Stevenson, who can really produce. Maceo Birch, well-known Em-Cee, is the "hirer and firer." The incomparable music is furnished by Bus Moten. Another spot is Club Reno, no prominent theatrical gets out of town without an engagement at this swell place. Billy McKenzie reigns there as M.C. Count Basie and his Barons of Rhythm really swing in the fashion that pleases. Twelfth St. at Woodland and 18th and Paseo, is the path that is trodded by the playboys - and they are hipped too. Direct from Chicago is Smiley, the kid that solid has it. Arvel Lock is rated as the best dresser; Clarkston Gillis, the mellow man; Doley Brashear, a real playboy; Ruben Lindsay, who can't be fooled; Flutty, who is known as "Sweet Man;" Carl Smith, the rug-cutter; Son Baby, another great playboy; Poter Davis, the bookie; Ed Hughes, the handler; Johnny Hayes, the yes man; Spot, the mysterious man; Lockey, the banker; Johnny Smith, the tennis king; Buddie, the regular fellow; King Fish, the swaber; and last but not least is Bobby Frazier, the anxious playboy. When you're out for fun you strictly won't have it unless you hit one of these points before dawn... The [[continued bottom of second column]] [[/first column]] [[second column]] "Round The Sho-Me Town" With LUE SWARZ REMINISCING- People and places, and it's slow as ever, 'Round the Sho-Me Town; but it's fast for those who set their gait. We all like it here tho, and the Sho-Me Town seems to be the "Starting Point" for many celebrities and some of the stars. Some began at the old Booker Washington Theatre, the spot where some of the leading stars of today received their Boo's as well as "Applause." No doubt these within themselves urged them on to the "TOP". "Once upon a time" as the story begins the "Sho-Me" Town was known as the "11-Light City." Fresh in the memory of those people were - the name of the 300 lb. Tom Turpin who established his immortal "Jazz-Land;" the good ole Joe Davis whose "Alamac Dancing Academy" where the "flappers" of that day had their "Balls;" the Pythian Dance Hall, a more exclusive spot was open to everyone who had a band "red hot;" John Esthers and his Chauffeurs Club, a place not slow, where everyone liked to go - Charlie Mills' then and even today he still has a place where the joy-seekers play; the Manhattan the place of the debs who are now matrons weaving [[continued top of next column]] ------------------------ [[continued from previous column]] Sunset Club, where Piney Brown greets you... The Paseo Tavern, where Billy Poole, says "Hi Folks".... The Lone Star, Elmer Baker takes charge of you there... and Jack's Place, where Jack Johnson predominates. Until next month, I'll say watch the "Who's Whoers." Show_Down-Page 10 [[/second column]] [[third column]] [[continued from previous column]] their webs; the Paradise its name applies to a Heavenly thing, but it was there that everyone got to swing; Lee Hill a modernistic gent, whose many efforts on nite life - he spent; couldn't hardly forget the "La Rendevouz" even its name applied something new; the Coconut Grove, with its country air, afforded a pleasure that was more than fair. Things seemed to have been moving, but moving slow; in came the Taverns and all these had to go.. ------- DeLLOYD McKAYE VISITS HOME TOWN Direct from New York City, to St. Louis, came DeLloyd McKaye, renowned pianist, who recently returned to this country, after a season with the "Blackbirds" in Europe. Miss McKaye, stated that Europe was fascinating, but America was more so. While there she had the pleasure of meeting her Chinese cousin, who operates a fashionable Chinese restaurant in London, England. Another honor bestowed Miss McKaye, was that of being the only woman member of the Rhythm Club No. 1, of London, England. Some of the other distinguished members of the club, are, Al Craig, drummer who is rated as Tops in London, Garland Anderson the former pianist of Nina Mae McKinney, Jack Hilton, orchestra leader, Reggie Forsythe, composer of "A Serenade to a Wealthy Widow" and many other internationally known artists. Peg Leg Bates and Stepin Fetchit, are her two favorite actors. Edith Wilson, reputed singer, formerly of Continued on Page 13 [[/third column]]
