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Postcard reads "Ernest Tubb, Texas' Smiling Troubadour KGKO, 570 Kilocycles, 11:45 A.M. Monday Through Friday" with a signature reading "Smilingly Yours, Ernest Tubb" and an image of Tubb in front of a microphone with a guitar. The postcard is addressed to Miss Mildred Bohannan of Rt. 1 Atoka, Oklahoma from Fort Worth Texas. KGKO advertised as the "Blue Ribbon Station of the Southwest."
1941-02
Floyd Woodhull was a square dance caller, band leader, and accordion player and is best known for square dancing. The Woodhull Boy's was created by Fred Woodhull and included his sons Floyd, Herbert, and John. The postcard reads "Dancing with the Woodhull Boys a the Old Barn, Elmira Heights, N.Y. Loads of Fun Every Saturday Nite" and has an image of the band and their instruments. The postcards also advertises for U.S. War Bonds and Stamps. The Old Barn was on Grand Central Avenue in Elmira, New York. The verso of the postcard reads "Dear Cousins, We are having a good time. Wish you were here. Love Nellie and Floyd. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mattison, Osceola, PA."
1942-12
The end of Faust performed at followed by popular music including older country such as "Won't you ride in my little red wagon," "Big Bad Bill Is Sweet William Now," "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away," "She's Mine, All Mine," and unknown country.
circa 1950
Harmony Ranch opened in Chagrin Falls, Ohio in July 1947. The ranch contained a a picnic ground, concessions, playground, and riding horses. Featured in this image is the covered dancefloor and outdoor stage. Music and entertainment came from "Victor and Continental recording artists-the WGAR Range Riders and the Polkateers," according to the grand opening advertisement. Performing is likely W.G.A.R. Range Riders featuring Ernest Benedict, Roy West, Lenny Sanders, Kerry Drazdik, Terry Tranell, and the Kendall Sisters. The Range Riders were based at Harmony Ranch and were a country western band. Benedict and the Kendall Sisters also performed with the Polkateers.
circa 1950
Reel labelled Album 21; Square Dance Radio Smoky Mountain Boys at Dunbar Cave. 102-More Pretty Girls, I wish I was a _______, Freight Train 103 New Columbia, Wild Barabee, The Lowlands of Holland. 104 Broken Toke, False Knight: Bright Summer Morning, Queen Jane; Jackie's Gone a-Sailing, Sweet William, Buffalo Boy, My Grandmother Green. Becomes very low quality at end.
circa 1950
