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Published November 30, 2011, 07:00 AM

USO comes alive on DCHS stage

The Douglas County Historical Society presents 1940s USO Canteen Radio Show this weekend.

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    Left to right, Mary Jo Uhlenkott, Kathy Laakso and Ellie Martin croon a tune as the Andrews Sisters during a rehearsal for the Douglas County Historical Society’s 1940s USO Canteen Show, which takes place this weekend at 1101 John Ave. Performances include the big band sound of the Northland Youth Music Band along with comedians, dancers and the Color Guard. (Maria Lockwood)

The Douglas County Historical Society presents 1940s USO Canteen Radio Show this weekend.

There will be shows at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at DCHS, 1101 John Ave., Superior. Doors open one hour before each show time.

General seating tickets are $10 if purchased by 2 p.m. Friday or $12 at the door for the show that always sells out.

Each show opens with the Color Guard, and you will enjoy the ’40s era swing music by the Northland Youth Music band. Comedian Bob Hope will M.C. the evening of movie stars like Roy Rogers, Doris Day, Marlena Dietrick, Andrews Sisters and many more.

You can even enjoy the snack bar during intermission with donuts, coffee, Coca-Cola and sandwiches for a small cost.

Sponsored by National Bank of Commerce, SWL&P, Kari Toyota, Larson Chevrolet and Fagerlin Fuel.

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