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Carl Rooen

Categories: 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, Eugene, Musician

Carl Rooen operated a dance orchestra in the Eugene area.

June 9, 1937 – Swimmers Delight

Jan 24, 1937 –  Lane to Benefit From Ball Funds: Carl Rooen and his 8-piece orchestra

Feb 25, 1937 –  Ski Quartet will Broadcast Tuesday: Obsidian Ski Club quartet…by train to Cresent Lake…broadcast on KORE…Arrangements for the train include another four-piece swing band under the direction of Carl Rooen and the band.

Oct 3, 1937 – Carl Rooen’s six piece orchestra at Osborn hotel

Nov 21, 1937 – Carl Rooen and His Swing Band at Swimmers Delight

Aug 26, 1938 – The Armory – Labor Day Dance Slated by Eugene Unions – Carl Rooen will have an eight-piece orchestra…the floor of the armory is being completely renovated for the dance…

Jan 29, 1939 – President’s Ball with Carl Rooen and his nine-piece orchestra. Feature numbers will be presented by Stewart Lay, accordionist. Howard and Isbelle Rooen and Betty Wykoff will be other entertainers of the evening.

July 4, 1939 – Art Holman’s band and Carl Rooen’s swing band

July 5, 1940 – At the Holland on Franklin Blvd

Feb 8, 1940 – Four Bands Play Monday for annual benefit ball at the Wintergarden. Carl Rooen, a continual favorite with local dancers.

Jan 26, 1941 – FDR’s Birthday Ball at the Holland with Carl Rooen’s band

May 2, 1941 – Eugene Elks Lodge at the Elks temple

Sept 27, 1941 – Carl Rooen and his band at the Playground

1942 – Carl Rooen’s Orchestra at Swimmer’s Delight

Feb 24, 1942 – Musicians’ Benefit Dance at the Wintergarden. Sponsored by local 689. Tickets on sale at Rooen’s barber shop 694 Olive St. (variety of other bands participated)

Mid 1942 – Carl and his wife moved to Edmonton, Alta, Canada in 1942, then to Skagway, Alaska.

Moved back to Eugene…

Dec 22, 1948  – The Kozy Korner Kafe (also seen as cozy corner) owned by Carl Rooen of Eugene who is manager of the Elks dance Band at Eugene. Irene Montgomery is in charge of the restaurant and Rooen will run the tavern.

Aug 8, 1950 – Council okays building permit at Creswell… dance hall permit for Carl to build dancing and roller skating hall. The hall will open about Oct 1. (Pine Ballroom)

 

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