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Johnnie Smither Jr c. 1927

Johnnie Smither Jr of Walker County, TX was born circa 1927. Johnnie Smither was married to Charlie (Obryant) Smither on December 2, 1976 in Walker County, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Johnnie Smither Jr.
Johnnie Smither Jr
Walker County, TX
circa 1927
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Johnnie Smither Jr's History: circa 1927

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In 1927, in the year that Johnnie Smither Jr 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, 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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Charlie (Obryant) Smither

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Johnnie Smither Jr

December 2, 1976
Marriage date
Walker County, TX
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