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Tag: Ella Logan

Apparently, Babe Was Not a Fan of Singer Deanna Durbin

June 22, 2013

Also, Babe got the impression from his former employer (Bullard) that they owed him some money. … More Apparently, Babe Was Not a Fan of Singer Deanna Durbin

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Where Is the USO Movie That Includes Babe in the Front Row?

March 30, 2012

Where can I put my hands on that movie? … More Where Is the USO Movie That Includes Babe in the Front Row?

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‘I Was Right in Front (in) a Movie of a U.S.O. Show with Ella Logan’

March 29, 2012

“I was in the movies about two months ago and if you saw it, you wouldn’t have missed seeing me.” … More ‘I Was Right in Front (in) a Movie of a U.S.O. Show with Ella Logan’

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The Heartbreaking Story of Edith Delaney, USO Tap Dancer

March 5, 2012

Edith Delaney danced for the boys overseas. She was a tap dancer who performed with a three-member troupe. She was also a war widow. … More The Heartbreaking Story of Edith Delaney, USO Tap Dancer

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A Cheeky Letter to His Parents: ‘I Can’t Send You a Picture’

March 2, 2012

Also: “I saw a pretty good show tonight put on by Ella Logan, Edith Delaney and Jerry Skelton. You will have read all about it by the time this letter reaches you.” … More A Cheeky Letter to His Parents: ‘I Can’t Send You a Picture’

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Well, Happy and Safe

Letters from an Everyman in WWII Frank D. "Babe" Mauro Born, Oct. 9, 1924 Died, May 4, 1945

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