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John R Spurgeon 1927 - 1996

John R Spurgeon of Vincennes, Knox County, IN was born on May 6, 1927, and died at age 68 years old on February 10, 1996.
John R Spurgeon
Vincennes, Knox County, IN 47591
May 6, 1927
February 10, 1996
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John R Spurgeon's History: 1927 - 1996

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  • 05/6
    1927

    Birthday

    May 6, 1927
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Knox County, Indiana United States
  • Early Life & Education

    2 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 45017175 Enlisted: July 11, 1945 in Indianapolis Indiana Military branch: No Branch Assignment Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    Unskilled Occupations In Production Of Chemical Products, Nec
  • 02/10
    1996

    Death

    February 10, 1996
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1927, in the year that John R Spurgeon was born, the first "talkie" (a movie with music, songs, and talking), The Jazz Singer, was released. Al Jolson starred as a cantor's son who instead of following in his father's footsteps as expected, becomes a singer of popular songs. Banished by his father, they reconcile on his father's deathbed. It was a tear-jerker and audiences went wild - especially when they heard the songs. Thus begun the demise of silent films and the rise of "talkies".
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In 1935, John was only 8 years old when on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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