Dagmar Tilden Grosz, 82, of Sparks died Feb. 8, 1994, at Sparks Family.... A native of Jacksonville. Fla.. She was born Aug. 11, 1911 , and.... the past three years, coming from San Leandro, Calif. Mrs. Grosz was a homemaker.
Surviving are sons, Jerry Grosz of Sparks and Jim Jennings of Dublin, Calif.; six grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren. A private memorial service was held. Cremation will be at Sierra Crematory, Reno, under the direction of Walton's Sparks Funeral Home.
February 12, 1994
Reno Gazette-Journal from Reno, Nevada · Page 12
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She had a son named Jimmy Grosz and was said to be a former Rockette. She lived in California in her later years. She ran a dance school: Miss Dagmar's School of Dance. Her nephew remembers that she lived at the Retired Motion Pictures workers home.
* * *
April 14, 1939
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle from Brooklyn, New York · Page 12
Queens Terrace, Woodside Patrons have been so enthusiastic over ; the engagement of Billy Brooks and his North Carolina Orchestra that Tony and Louie, co-managers of the popular Long Island spot, have decided to retain the Southern musical outfit for the run of the World's Fair.
Shayne's Casina, Jamaica When Tony Shayne opens his new club he'll introduce a batch of novel ideas. He plans to have guest stars every night; stars like Hal LeRoy, George Olsen, Helen Kane. Patrons, Half Moon Hotel, Coney Island Gaye Lawrence, blonde songstress, will be featured this weekend In the dancing and entertainment program in the Ocean Terrace, dining and cocktail room of the hotel, with Harry Rogers and his orchestra.
Show Bar and Bermuda Room, Forest Hills Jonny Ringer and his orchestra succeeds Sleepy Hall and his boys Wednesday. Introducing a new style of dansapation, Johnny presides over his mates from the busiest drums in the business.
New Bedford Rest New revue opened yesterday. Held over is Al King and his "Sing and Swing" orchestra, who have been well received by Brooklyn dance lovers. New faces . Include Bob Fisher, master of ceremonies; Diana Reed, vocalist; Lucille Reich, rhumba dancer, and Dagmar Tilden, tap dancer.
* * * *
LONG ISLAND STAR-JOURNAL, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1938.
In the NEW - Night spots notes:
"An entirely new cast makes its appearance at Andy's Woodside Garden in the all-star vaudeville bill which includes Joan and Bill, Princess Doree, June Hale, Ruth Barr, DAGMAR TILDEN, and Joan Powers with Hal Hixon doing the introducing. Eddie Nix and his boys do the melodics."
* * * *
June 21, 1936
The News and Observer from Raleigh, North Carolina · 22
FLOOR SHOWS TO FEATURE MYRTLE BEACH PROGRAM Two well-known dancers Dagmar Tilden and Tenie McDonnold from Chicago ilL will appear at the Myrtle Beach Casino in Mr Gordon La Strange's show Dagmar Tilden Is known for her fast-moving acrobatic numbers and characterized character dances Tenie McDonnold for her distinctive tap styles These two appear in a comedy number which they were held over for four weeks at the Club Royale in Chicago Also many other well staged dances with beautiful wardrobe Now playing with change twice weekly Tuesday and Thursday
* * * *
The Miami News - Sep 1, 1933
In the Dine-Dance Section:
"VILLAGE BARN - Amusements seekers are nightly applauding the new show at this club, according to Jack Taylor, M.C.: Mary Manion is starred in a novel silhouette number. An ensemble of six girls forms a background for the features acts of Nadine Colson, Dorris Corrie, Juanita Paschal, Velma Lord, DAGMAR TILDEN and Jimmy Bigelow. Johnny Silver's orchestra plays dance music."
* * *
The Miami News - Aug 28, 1933
In the Dine-Dance Section:
"VILLAGE BARN - Entire new show opens tonight directed by Jac[k] Taylor M.C. Featured entertainers include: Nadine Colson, Doris Corrie, Juanita Paschal, Velma Lord, DAGMAR TILDEN in song and dance specilities. Free wine to all guests will be a special attraction at the opening, the management states. Dancing and a la carte service at all times. Located at N.W. 62nd St. at 25th Ave."
* * *
December 28, 1929
A Publisher Extra Newspaper
The Palm Beach Post from West Palm Beach, Florida · Page 7
An outstanding affair of the holi day season was the Christmas dance sponsored by the Palm Beach Coun ty Pan-Hellenic Association and held on the roof of the New Palm Beach Hotel. The dance, an annual event, jr&u for the benefit of the Pan-Hel-Sfclenlo's scholarship fund. Red and green lights strung head and a profusion of tropical plants added to the attractiveness of the setting. The entertainment consisted' of an elaborate program of dances presented by Miss Gary Ford and ?ier troupe of dancers from Jacksonville. The dance numbers were: An acrobatio specialty by Mary Jo Graojf. song and Palm Beach walk by Biber Swain ; adagio sextet, Dag-mar Tilde n. Jimmle Jennings, Mary Jo Grant .Clyde Burnham, Dot Roth, and Claude Burnham; jazz acrobatic by Dag-mar Tilden; song and tap danc by Dot Rothe; the Breakaway by Elver Swain -and Dot Rothe; dance by Elver Swain, Dot Rothe, Dagmar Tilden and Mary Jo Grant. Miss' Esther Creamer was in charge of the arrangements and assisting her were: Mrs. Courtland Swett, Mrs. Dan C. Smith, Mrs. vian L. Wilcox, Mrs. J. A. Bel, Jr., Mrs. Donald MacDonald, Mrs. Newman Miller and Mrs. Clifford B. Savage. The Cigarette Girls were: the Misses Dorothy Trunkey, Marietta Adams, Marian Rogers, Myldred reynolds, Jane Williams and Clarice I'alin. Among the dancers were: Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Chillingworth, Mr. and Mrs. Donald MacDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Loren D. Simon, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Newman T. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford B. Savage, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Bowler, Mr. and Mrs. G. Bcrnie Bensel, Mr. and Mrs. William T. Reynolds, Paschal C. Reese, Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Hiatt, Mr. and Mrs. Lore Alford, Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Parker, Capt. and Mrs. Wade, Mr. and Mrs. Horace van Metre, Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Minear, Mr. and Mrs. William M. Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs. Howard G. Rice and their houseguest, Otto Grlner of Ocilla, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Wood, greater mistake than to let their family life entirely absorb them. Too much domesticity is just as bad as no domesticity at all, and between the husbands and wives who are gadabouts and those who are hermit crabs the gadabouts probably choose the better vart.....
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February 27, 1929
A Publisher Extra Newspaper
The Miami News from Miami, Florida · 14
THE GARY FORD GIRLS Featuring DAGMAR TILDEN and BOBBY RIVERS
* * * *
Name: Dagmar Tilden Grosz
Gender: Female
Death Age: 82
Birth Date: abt 1912
Residence Place: Sparks
Death Date: 8 Feb 1994
Burial Place: Sierra Crematory, RenoObituary Date: 12 Feb 1994
Obituary Place: Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Child: Jerry Grosz, Jim Jennings
* * * *
NAME: Dagmar Tilden
GENDER: Female
MARRIAGE LICENSE DATE: 9 Aug 1939
MARRIAGE LICENSE PLACE: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
SPOUSE: Franz Grosz
LICENSE NUMBER: 11141
* * * *
She was 1st married to a James Jennings, Jr. Then divorced and back to living with her parents in 1935 census. She was not living with them in the 1930 census. She would have been about 17-18 years old but application says 21 years old (she may have had to lie about her age).
name: James Jennings (from Jacksonville, age 22)
titles & terms: Jr
event: Marriage
event date: 07 Oct 1930
event place: Columbia, Florida
age:
estimated birth year:
father:
father's titles & terms:
mother:
mother's titles & terms:
spouse: Dagmar Tilden (one shows she was born in Atlanta)
name: Dagmar Jennings
titles & terms:
event: Divorce
event date: 1933
event place: Duval, Florida
gender: Female
spouse:James Jennings
spouse's titles & terms: Jr.
* * * *
Dagmar Tilden
New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957
Dagmar Tilden Immigration 1927 New York, New York, United States Female 15 Aug 11, 1912 Altanta Georgia SHIP: Pennland
* * * *
Name: Dagmer Tilden
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1920
Event Place: Jacksonville Ward 6, Duval, Florida, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 8
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Daughter
Birth Year (Estimated): 1912
Birthplace: Georgia
Father's Birthplace: Georgia
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Dewitt B Tilden Head M 34 Georgia
Rosebud Tilden Wife F 38 Alabama
Dagmer Tilden Daughter F 8 Georgia
Dewitt Tilden Son M 12 Georgia
* * * *
Full Name: Dagmar Grosz
Birth Date: 11 Aug 1911
Death Date: 8 Feb 1994
Last Residence: Sparks, NV
Social Security Number: ***-**-2733
* * * *
Name: Dagmar Tilden
Arrival Date: 3 Oct 1927
Birth Date: 11 Aug 1912
Birth Location: Georgia
Birth Location Other: Atlanta
Age: 15
Gender: Female
Port of Departure: Antwerp Southampton Cherbourg
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Ship Name: Pennland
* * * *
Name: Dagmar Tilden
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 26
Birth Date: Aug 1912
Birth Place: Atlanta, GA.
Marriage Date: 10 Aug 1939
Marriage Place: New York, Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
Residence Street Address: 51 West 69 St.
Residence Place: New York
Occupation: Entertainer
Father: De Witt Bruin Tilden
Mother : Laura Tilden
Spouse: Franz Grosz
Certificate Number: 11141
Current Marriage Number: 1
Witness 1: Paul Poveromo
* * * *
Name: Franz Grosz
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 30
Birth Date: 7 Oct 1908
Birth Place: New York City
Marriage Date: 10 Aug 1939
Marriage Place: New York, Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
Residence Street Address: 39 West 67 St.
Residence Place: New York City, New York
Occupation: Artist
Father: Lawrence Grosz
Mother : Hani Grosz
Spouse: Dagmar Tilden
Certificate Number: 11141
Current Marriage Number: 0
Witness 1: Paul Poveromo
* * * *
Surviving are sons, Jerry Grosz of Sparks and Jim Jennings of Dublin, Calif.; six grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren. A private memorial service was held. Cremation will be at Sierra Crematory, Reno, under the direction of Walton's Sparks Funeral Home.
February 12, 1994
Reno Gazette-Journal from Reno, Nevada · Page 12
* * * *
She had a son named Jimmy Grosz and was said to be a former Rockette. She lived in California in her later years. She ran a dance school: Miss Dagmar's School of Dance. Her nephew remembers that she lived at the Retired Motion Pictures workers home.
* * *
April 14, 1939
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle from Brooklyn, New York · Page 12
Queens Terrace, Woodside Patrons have been so enthusiastic over ; the engagement of Billy Brooks and his North Carolina Orchestra that Tony and Louie, co-managers of the popular Long Island spot, have decided to retain the Southern musical outfit for the run of the World's Fair.
Shayne's Casina, Jamaica When Tony Shayne opens his new club he'll introduce a batch of novel ideas. He plans to have guest stars every night; stars like Hal LeRoy, George Olsen, Helen Kane. Patrons, Half Moon Hotel, Coney Island Gaye Lawrence, blonde songstress, will be featured this weekend In the dancing and entertainment program in the Ocean Terrace, dining and cocktail room of the hotel, with Harry Rogers and his orchestra.
Show Bar and Bermuda Room, Forest Hills Jonny Ringer and his orchestra succeeds Sleepy Hall and his boys Wednesday. Introducing a new style of dansapation, Johnny presides over his mates from the busiest drums in the business.
New Bedford Rest New revue opened yesterday. Held over is Al King and his "Sing and Swing" orchestra, who have been well received by Brooklyn dance lovers. New faces . Include Bob Fisher, master of ceremonies; Diana Reed, vocalist; Lucille Reich, rhumba dancer, and Dagmar Tilden, tap dancer.
* * * *
LONG ISLAND STAR-JOURNAL, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1938.
In the NEW - Night spots notes:
"An entirely new cast makes its appearance at Andy's Woodside Garden in the all-star vaudeville bill which includes Joan and Bill, Princess Doree, June Hale, Ruth Barr, DAGMAR TILDEN, and Joan Powers with Hal Hixon doing the introducing. Eddie Nix and his boys do the melodics."
* * * *
June 21, 1936
The News and Observer from Raleigh, North Carolina · 22
FLOOR SHOWS TO FEATURE MYRTLE BEACH PROGRAM Two well-known dancers Dagmar Tilden and Tenie McDonnold from Chicago ilL will appear at the Myrtle Beach Casino in Mr Gordon La Strange's show Dagmar Tilden Is known for her fast-moving acrobatic numbers and characterized character dances Tenie McDonnold for her distinctive tap styles These two appear in a comedy number which they were held over for four weeks at the Club Royale in Chicago Also many other well staged dances with beautiful wardrobe Now playing with change twice weekly Tuesday and Thursday
* * * *
The Miami News - Sep 1, 1933
In the Dine-Dance Section:
"VILLAGE BARN - Amusements seekers are nightly applauding the new show at this club, according to Jack Taylor, M.C.: Mary Manion is starred in a novel silhouette number. An ensemble of six girls forms a background for the features acts of Nadine Colson, Dorris Corrie, Juanita Paschal, Velma Lord, DAGMAR TILDEN and Jimmy Bigelow. Johnny Silver's orchestra plays dance music."
* * *
The Miami News - Aug 28, 1933
In the Dine-Dance Section:
"VILLAGE BARN - Entire new show opens tonight directed by Jac[k] Taylor M.C. Featured entertainers include: Nadine Colson, Doris Corrie, Juanita Paschal, Velma Lord, DAGMAR TILDEN in song and dance specilities. Free wine to all guests will be a special attraction at the opening, the management states. Dancing and a la carte service at all times. Located at N.W. 62nd St. at 25th Ave."
* * *
December 28, 1929
A Publisher Extra Newspaper
The Palm Beach Post from West Palm Beach, Florida · Page 7
An outstanding affair of the holi day season was the Christmas dance sponsored by the Palm Beach Coun ty Pan-Hellenic Association and held on the roof of the New Palm Beach Hotel. The dance, an annual event, jr&u for the benefit of the Pan-Hel-Sfclenlo's scholarship fund. Red and green lights strung head and a profusion of tropical plants added to the attractiveness of the setting. The entertainment consisted' of an elaborate program of dances presented by Miss Gary Ford and ?ier troupe of dancers from Jacksonville. The dance numbers were: An acrobatio specialty by Mary Jo Graojf. song and Palm Beach walk by Biber Swain ; adagio sextet, Dag-mar Tilde n. Jimmle Jennings, Mary Jo Grant .Clyde Burnham, Dot Roth, and Claude Burnham; jazz acrobatic by Dag-mar Tilden; song and tap danc by Dot Rothe; the Breakaway by Elver Swain -and Dot Rothe; dance by Elver Swain, Dot Rothe, Dagmar Tilden and Mary Jo Grant. Miss' Esther Creamer was in charge of the arrangements and assisting her were: Mrs. Courtland Swett, Mrs. Dan C. Smith, Mrs. vian L. Wilcox, Mrs. J. A. Bel, Jr., Mrs. Donald MacDonald, Mrs. Newman Miller and Mrs. Clifford B. Savage. The Cigarette Girls were: the Misses Dorothy Trunkey, Marietta Adams, Marian Rogers, Myldred reynolds, Jane Williams and Clarice I'alin. Among the dancers were: Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Chillingworth, Mr. and Mrs. Donald MacDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Loren D. Simon, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Newman T. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford B. Savage, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Bowler, Mr. and Mrs. G. Bcrnie Bensel, Mr. and Mrs. William T. Reynolds, Paschal C. Reese, Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Hiatt, Mr. and Mrs. Lore Alford, Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Parker, Capt. and Mrs. Wade, Mr. and Mrs. Horace van Metre, Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Minear, Mr. and Mrs. William M. Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs. Howard G. Rice and their houseguest, Otto Grlner of Ocilla, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Wood, greater mistake than to let their family life entirely absorb them. Too much domesticity is just as bad as no domesticity at all, and between the husbands and wives who are gadabouts and those who are hermit crabs the gadabouts probably choose the better vart.....
* * * *
February 27, 1929
A Publisher Extra Newspaper
The Miami News from Miami, Florida · 14
THE GARY FORD GIRLS Featuring DAGMAR TILDEN and BOBBY RIVERS
* * * *
Name: Dagmar Tilden Grosz
Gender: Female
Death Age: 82
Birth Date: abt 1912
Residence Place: Sparks
Death Date: 8 Feb 1994
Burial Place: Sierra Crematory, RenoObituary Date: 12 Feb 1994
Obituary Place: Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Child: Jerry Grosz, Jim Jennings
* * * *
NAME: Dagmar Tilden
GENDER: Female
MARRIAGE LICENSE DATE: 9 Aug 1939
MARRIAGE LICENSE PLACE: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
SPOUSE: Franz Grosz
LICENSE NUMBER: 11141
* * * *
She was 1st married to a James Jennings, Jr. Then divorced and back to living with her parents in 1935 census. She was not living with them in the 1930 census. She would have been about 17-18 years old but application says 21 years old (she may have had to lie about her age).
name: James Jennings (from Jacksonville, age 22)
titles & terms: Jr
event: Marriage
event date: 07 Oct 1930
event place: Columbia, Florida
age:
estimated birth year:
father:
father's titles & terms:
mother:
mother's titles & terms:
spouse: Dagmar Tilden (one shows she was born in Atlanta)
name: Dagmar Jennings
titles & terms:
event: Divorce
event date: 1933
event place: Duval, Florida
gender: Female
spouse:James Jennings
spouse's titles & terms: Jr.
* * * *
Dagmar Tilden
New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957
Dagmar Tilden Immigration 1927 New York, New York, United States Female 15 Aug 11, 1912 Altanta Georgia SHIP: Pennland
* * * *
Name: Dagmer Tilden
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1920
Event Place: Jacksonville Ward 6, Duval, Florida, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 8
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Daughter
Birth Year (Estimated): 1912
Birthplace: Georgia
Father's Birthplace: Georgia
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Dewitt B Tilden Head M 34 Georgia
Rosebud Tilden Wife F 38 Alabama
Dagmer Tilden Daughter F 8 Georgia
Dewitt Tilden Son M 12 Georgia
* * * *
Full Name: Dagmar Grosz
Birth Date: 11 Aug 1911
Death Date: 8 Feb 1994
Last Residence: Sparks, NV
Social Security Number: ***-**-2733
* * * *
Name: Dagmar Tilden
Arrival Date: 3 Oct 1927
Birth Date: 11 Aug 1912
Birth Location: Georgia
Birth Location Other: Atlanta
Age: 15
Gender: Female
Port of Departure: Antwerp Southampton Cherbourg
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Ship Name: Pennland
* * * *
Name: Dagmar Tilden
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 26
Birth Date: Aug 1912
Birth Place: Atlanta, GA.
Marriage Date: 10 Aug 1939
Marriage Place: New York, Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
Residence Street Address: 51 West 69 St.
Residence Place: New York
Occupation: Entertainer
Father: De Witt Bruin Tilden
Mother : Laura Tilden
Spouse: Franz Grosz
Certificate Number: 11141
Current Marriage Number: 1
Witness 1: Paul Poveromo
* * * *
Name: Franz Grosz
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 30
Birth Date: 7 Oct 1908
Birth Place: New York City
Marriage Date: 10 Aug 1939
Marriage Place: New York, Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
Residence Street Address: 39 West 67 St.
Residence Place: New York City, New York
Occupation: Artist
Father: Lawrence Grosz
Mother : Hani Grosz
Spouse: Dagmar Tilden
Certificate Number: 11141
Current Marriage Number: 0
Witness 1: Paul Poveromo
* * * *
Dagmar Tilden Grosz, 82, of Sparks died Feb. 8, 1994, at Sparks Family.... A native of Jacksonville. Fla.. She was born Aug. 11, 1911 , and.... the past three years, coming from San Leandro, Calif. Mrs. Grosz was a homemaker.
Surviving are sons, Jerry Grosz of Sparks and Jim Jennings of Dublin, Calif.; six grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren. A private memorial service was held. Cremation will be at Sierra Crematory, Reno, under the direction of Walton's Sparks Funeral Home.
February 12, 1994
Reno Gazette-Journal from Reno, Nevada · Page 12
* * * *
She had a son named Jimmy Grosz and was said to be a former Rockette. She lived in California in her later years. She ran a dance school: Miss Dagmar's School of Dance. Her nephew remembers that she lived at the Retired Motion Pictures workers home.
* * *
April 14, 1939
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle from Brooklyn, New York · Page 12
Queens Terrace, Woodside Patrons have been so enthusiastic over ; the engagement of Billy Brooks and his North Carolina Orchestra that Tony and Louie, co-managers of the popular Long Island spot, have decided to retain the Southern musical outfit for the run of the World's Fair.
Shayne's Casina, Jamaica When Tony Shayne opens his new club he'll introduce a batch of novel ideas. He plans to have guest stars every night; stars like Hal LeRoy, George Olsen, Helen Kane. Patrons, Half Moon Hotel, Coney Island Gaye Lawrence, blonde songstress, will be featured this weekend In the dancing and entertainment program in the Ocean Terrace, dining and cocktail room of the hotel, with Harry Rogers and his orchestra.
Show Bar and Bermuda Room, Forest Hills Jonny Ringer and his orchestra succeeds Sleepy Hall and his boys Wednesday. Introducing a new style of dansapation, Johnny presides over his mates from the busiest drums in the business.
New Bedford Rest New revue opened yesterday. Held over is Al King and his "Sing and Swing" orchestra, who have been well received by Brooklyn dance lovers. New faces . Include Bob Fisher, master of ceremonies; Diana Reed, vocalist; Lucille Reich, rhumba dancer, and Dagmar Tilden, tap dancer.
* * * *
LONG ISLAND STAR-JOURNAL, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1938.
In the NEW - Night spots notes:
"An entirely new cast makes its appearance at Andy's Woodside Garden in the all-star vaudeville bill which includes Joan and Bill, Princess Doree, June Hale, Ruth Barr, DAGMAR TILDEN, and Joan Powers with Hal Hixon doing the introducing. Eddie Nix and his boys do the melodics."
* * * *
June 21, 1936
The News and Observer from Raleigh, North Carolina · 22
FLOOR SHOWS TO FEATURE MYRTLE BEACH PROGRAM Two well-known dancers Dagmar Tilden and Tenie McDonnold from Chicago ilL will appear at the Myrtle Beach Casino in Mr Gordon La Strange's show Dagmar Tilden Is known for her fast-moving acrobatic numbers and characterized character dances Tenie McDonnold for her distinctive tap styles These two appear in a comedy number which they were held over for four weeks at the Club Royale in Chicago Also many other well staged dances with beautiful wardrobe Now playing with change twice weekly Tuesday and Thursday
* * * *
The Miami News - Sep 1, 1933
In the Dine-Dance Section:
"VILLAGE BARN - Amusements seekers are nightly applauding the new show at this club, according to Jack Taylor, M.C.: Mary Manion is starred in a novel silhouette number. An ensemble of six girls forms a background for the features acts of Nadine Colson, Dorris Corrie, Juanita Paschal, Velma Lord, DAGMAR TILDEN and Jimmy Bigelow. Johnny Silver's orchestra plays dance music."
* * *
The Miami News - Aug 28, 1933
In the Dine-Dance Section:
"VILLAGE BARN - Entire new show opens tonight directed by Jac[k] Taylor M.C. Featured entertainers include: Nadine Colson, Doris Corrie, Juanita Paschal, Velma Lord, DAGMAR TILDEN in song and dance specilities. Free wine to all guests will be a special attraction at the opening, the management states. Dancing and a la carte service at all times. Located at N.W. 62nd St. at 25th Ave."
* * *
December 28, 1929
A Publisher Extra Newspaper
The Palm Beach Post from West Palm Beach, Florida · Page 7
An outstanding affair of the holi day season was the Christmas dance sponsored by the Palm Beach Coun ty Pan-Hellenic Association and held on the roof of the New Palm Beach Hotel. The dance, an annual event, jr&u for the benefit of the Pan-Hel-Sfclenlo's scholarship fund. Red and green lights strung head and a profusion of tropical plants added to the attractiveness of the setting. The entertainment consisted' of an elaborate program of dances presented by Miss Gary Ford and ?ier troupe of dancers from Jacksonville. The dance numbers were: An acrobatio specialty by Mary Jo Graojf. song and Palm Beach walk by Biber Swain ; adagio sextet, Dag-mar Tilde n. Jimmle Jennings, Mary Jo Grant .Clyde Burnham, Dot Roth, and Claude Burnham; jazz acrobatic by Dag-mar Tilden; song and tap danc by Dot Rothe; the Breakaway by Elver Swain -and Dot Rothe; dance by Elver Swain, Dot Rothe, Dagmar Tilden and Mary Jo Grant. Miss' Esther Creamer was in charge of the arrangements and assisting her were: Mrs. Courtland Swett, Mrs. Dan C. Smith, Mrs. vian L. Wilcox, Mrs. J. A. Bel, Jr., Mrs. Donald MacDonald, Mrs. Newman Miller and Mrs. Clifford B. Savage. The Cigarette Girls were: the Misses Dorothy Trunkey, Marietta Adams, Marian Rogers, Myldred reynolds, Jane Williams and Clarice I'alin. Among the dancers were: Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Chillingworth, Mr. and Mrs. Donald MacDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Loren D. Simon, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Newman T. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford B. Savage, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Bowler, Mr. and Mrs. G. Bcrnie Bensel, Mr. and Mrs. William T. Reynolds, Paschal C. Reese, Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Hiatt, Mr. and Mrs. Lore Alford, Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Parker, Capt. and Mrs. Wade, Mr. and Mrs. Horace van Metre, Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Minear, Mr. and Mrs. William M. Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs. Howard G. Rice and their houseguest, Otto Grlner of Ocilla, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Wood, greater mistake than to let their family life entirely absorb them. Too much domesticity is just as bad as no domesticity at all, and between the husbands and wives who are gadabouts and those who are hermit crabs the gadabouts probably choose the better vart.....
* * * *
February 27, 1929
A Publisher Extra Newspaper
The Miami News from Miami, Florida · 14
THE GARY FORD GIRLS Featuring DAGMAR TILDEN and BOBBY RIVERS
* * * *
Name: Dagmar Tilden Grosz
Gender: Female
Death Age: 82
Birth Date: abt 1912
Residence Place: Sparks
Death Date: 8 Feb 1994
Burial Place: Sierra Crematory, RenoObituary Date: 12 Feb 1994
Obituary Place: Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Child: Jerry Grosz, Jim Jennings
* * * *
NAME: Dagmar Tilden
GENDER: Female
MARRIAGE LICENSE DATE: 9 Aug 1939
MARRIAGE LICENSE PLACE: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
SPOUSE: Franz Grosz
LICENSE NUMBER: 11141
* * * *
She was 1st married to a James Jennings, Jr. Then divorced and back to living with her parents in 1935 census. She was not living with them in the 1930 census. She would have been about 17-18 years old but application says 21 years old (she may have had to lie about her age).
name: James Jennings (from Jacksonville, age 22)
titles & terms: Jr
event: Marriage
event date: 07 Oct 1930
event place: Columbia, Florida
age:
estimated birth year:
father:
father's titles & terms:
mother:
mother's titles & terms:
spouse: Dagmar Tilden (one shows she was born in Atlanta)
name: Dagmar Jennings
titles & terms:
event: Divorce
event date: 1933
event place: Duval, Florida
gender: Female
spouse:James Jennings
spouse's titles & terms: Jr.
* * * *
Dagmar Tilden
New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957
Dagmar Tilden Immigration 1927 New York, New York, United States Female 15 Aug 11, 1912 Altanta Georgia SHIP: Pennland
* * * *
Name: Dagmer Tilden
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1920
Event Place: Jacksonville Ward 6, Duval, Florida, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 8
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Daughter
Birth Year (Estimated): 1912
Birthplace: Georgia
Father's Birthplace: Georgia
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Dewitt B Tilden Head M 34 Georgia
Rosebud Tilden Wife F 38 Alabama
Dagmer Tilden Daughter F 8 Georgia
Dewitt Tilden Son M 12 Georgia
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Full Name: Dagmar Grosz
Birth Date: 11 Aug 1911
Death Date: 8 Feb 1994
Last Residence: Sparks, NV
Social Security Number: ***-**-2733
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Name: Dagmar Tilden
Arrival Date: 3 Oct 1927
Birth Date: 11 Aug 1912
Birth Location: Georgia
Birth Location Other: Atlanta
Age: 15
Gender: Female
Port of Departure: Antwerp Southampton Cherbourg
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Ship Name: Pennland
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Name: Dagmar Tilden
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 26
Birth Date: Aug 1912
Birth Place: Atlanta, GA.
Marriage Date: 10 Aug 1939
Marriage Place: New York, Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
Residence Street Address: 51 West 69 St.
Residence Place: New York
Occupation: Entertainer
Father: De Witt Bruin Tilden
Mother : Laura Tilden
Spouse: Franz Grosz
Certificate Number: 11141
Current Marriage Number: 1
Witness 1: Paul Poveromo
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Name: Franz Grosz
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 30
Birth Date: 7 Oct 1908
Birth Place: New York City
Marriage Date: 10 Aug 1939
Marriage Place: New York, Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
Residence Street Address: 39 West 67 St.
Residence Place: New York City, New York
Occupation: Artist
Father: Lawrence Grosz
Mother : Hani Grosz
Spouse: Dagmar Tilden
Certificate Number: 11141
Current Marriage Number: 0
Witness 1: Paul Poveromo
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Surviving are sons, Jerry Grosz of Sparks and Jim Jennings of Dublin, Calif.; six grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren. A private memorial service was held. Cremation will be at Sierra Crematory, Reno, under the direction of Walton's Sparks Funeral Home.
February 12, 1994
Reno Gazette-Journal from Reno, Nevada · Page 12
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She had a son named Jimmy Grosz and was said to be a former Rockette. She lived in California in her later years. She ran a dance school: Miss Dagmar's School of Dance. Her nephew remembers that she lived at the Retired Motion Pictures workers home.
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April 14, 1939
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle from Brooklyn, New York · Page 12
Queens Terrace, Woodside Patrons have been so enthusiastic over ; the engagement of Billy Brooks and his North Carolina Orchestra that Tony and Louie, co-managers of the popular Long Island spot, have decided to retain the Southern musical outfit for the run of the World's Fair.
Shayne's Casina, Jamaica When Tony Shayne opens his new club he'll introduce a batch of novel ideas. He plans to have guest stars every night; stars like Hal LeRoy, George Olsen, Helen Kane. Patrons, Half Moon Hotel, Coney Island Gaye Lawrence, blonde songstress, will be featured this weekend In the dancing and entertainment program in the Ocean Terrace, dining and cocktail room of the hotel, with Harry Rogers and his orchestra.
Show Bar and Bermuda Room, Forest Hills Jonny Ringer and his orchestra succeeds Sleepy Hall and his boys Wednesday. Introducing a new style of dansapation, Johnny presides over his mates from the busiest drums in the business.
New Bedford Rest New revue opened yesterday. Held over is Al King and his "Sing and Swing" orchestra, who have been well received by Brooklyn dance lovers. New faces . Include Bob Fisher, master of ceremonies; Diana Reed, vocalist; Lucille Reich, rhumba dancer, and Dagmar Tilden, tap dancer.
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LONG ISLAND STAR-JOURNAL, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1938.
In the NEW - Night spots notes:
"An entirely new cast makes its appearance at Andy's Woodside Garden in the all-star vaudeville bill which includes Joan and Bill, Princess Doree, June Hale, Ruth Barr, DAGMAR TILDEN, and Joan Powers with Hal Hixon doing the introducing. Eddie Nix and his boys do the melodics."
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June 21, 1936
The News and Observer from Raleigh, North Carolina · 22
FLOOR SHOWS TO FEATURE MYRTLE BEACH PROGRAM Two well-known dancers Dagmar Tilden and Tenie McDonnold from Chicago ilL will appear at the Myrtle Beach Casino in Mr Gordon La Strange's show Dagmar Tilden Is known for her fast-moving acrobatic numbers and characterized character dances Tenie McDonnold for her distinctive tap styles These two appear in a comedy number which they were held over for four weeks at the Club Royale in Chicago Also many other well staged dances with beautiful wardrobe Now playing with change twice weekly Tuesday and Thursday
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The Miami News - Sep 1, 1933
In the Dine-Dance Section:
"VILLAGE BARN - Amusements seekers are nightly applauding the new show at this club, according to Jack Taylor, M.C.: Mary Manion is starred in a novel silhouette number. An ensemble of six girls forms a background for the features acts of Nadine Colson, Dorris Corrie, Juanita Paschal, Velma Lord, DAGMAR TILDEN and Jimmy Bigelow. Johnny Silver's orchestra plays dance music."
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The Miami News - Aug 28, 1933
In the Dine-Dance Section:
"VILLAGE BARN - Entire new show opens tonight directed by Jac[k] Taylor M.C. Featured entertainers include: Nadine Colson, Doris Corrie, Juanita Paschal, Velma Lord, DAGMAR TILDEN in song and dance specilities. Free wine to all guests will be a special attraction at the opening, the management states. Dancing and a la carte service at all times. Located at N.W. 62nd St. at 25th Ave."
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December 28, 1929
A Publisher Extra Newspaper
The Palm Beach Post from West Palm Beach, Florida · Page 7
An outstanding affair of the holi day season was the Christmas dance sponsored by the Palm Beach Coun ty Pan-Hellenic Association and held on the roof of the New Palm Beach Hotel. The dance, an annual event, jr&u for the benefit of the Pan-Hel-Sfclenlo's scholarship fund. Red and green lights strung head and a profusion of tropical plants added to the attractiveness of the setting. The entertainment consisted' of an elaborate program of dances presented by Miss Gary Ford and ?ier troupe of dancers from Jacksonville. The dance numbers were: An acrobatio specialty by Mary Jo Graojf. song and Palm Beach walk by Biber Swain ; adagio sextet, Dag-mar Tilde n. Jimmle Jennings, Mary Jo Grant .Clyde Burnham, Dot Roth, and Claude Burnham; jazz acrobatic by Dag-mar Tilden; song and tap danc by Dot Rothe; the Breakaway by Elver Swain -and Dot Rothe; dance by Elver Swain, Dot Rothe, Dagmar Tilden and Mary Jo Grant. Miss' Esther Creamer was in charge of the arrangements and assisting her were: Mrs. Courtland Swett, Mrs. Dan C. Smith, Mrs. vian L. Wilcox, Mrs. J. A. Bel, Jr., Mrs. Donald MacDonald, Mrs. Newman Miller and Mrs. Clifford B. Savage. The Cigarette Girls were: the Misses Dorothy Trunkey, Marietta Adams, Marian Rogers, Myldred reynolds, Jane Williams and Clarice I'alin. Among the dancers were: Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Chillingworth, Mr. and Mrs. Donald MacDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Loren D. Simon, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Newman T. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford B. Savage, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Bowler, Mr. and Mrs. G. Bcrnie Bensel, Mr. and Mrs. William T. Reynolds, Paschal C. Reese, Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Hiatt, Mr. and Mrs. Lore Alford, Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Parker, Capt. and Mrs. Wade, Mr. and Mrs. Horace van Metre, Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Minear, Mr. and Mrs. William M. Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs. Howard G. Rice and their houseguest, Otto Grlner of Ocilla, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Wood, greater mistake than to let their family life entirely absorb them. Too much domesticity is just as bad as no domesticity at all, and between the husbands and wives who are gadabouts and those who are hermit crabs the gadabouts probably choose the better vart.....
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February 27, 1929
A Publisher Extra Newspaper
The Miami News from Miami, Florida · 14
THE GARY FORD GIRLS Featuring DAGMAR TILDEN and BOBBY RIVERS
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Name: Dagmar Tilden Grosz
Gender: Female
Death Age: 82
Birth Date: abt 1912
Residence Place: Sparks
Death Date: 8 Feb 1994
Burial Place: Sierra Crematory, RenoObituary Date: 12 Feb 1994
Obituary Place: Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Child: Jerry Grosz, Jim Jennings
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NAME: Dagmar Tilden
GENDER: Female
MARRIAGE LICENSE DATE: 9 Aug 1939
MARRIAGE LICENSE PLACE: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
SPOUSE: Franz Grosz
LICENSE NUMBER: 11141
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She was 1st married to a James Jennings, Jr. Then divorced and back to living with her parents in 1935 census. She was not living with them in the 1930 census. She would have been about 17-18 years old but application says 21 years old (she may have had to lie about her age).
name: James Jennings (from Jacksonville, age 22)
titles & terms: Jr
event: Marriage
event date: 07 Oct 1930
event place: Columbia, Florida
age:
estimated birth year:
father:
father's titles & terms:
mother:
mother's titles & terms:
spouse: Dagmar Tilden (one shows she was born in Atlanta)
name: Dagmar Jennings
titles & terms:
event: Divorce
event date: 1933
event place: Duval, Florida
gender: Female
spouse:James Jennings
spouse's titles & terms: Jr.
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Dagmar Tilden
New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957
Dagmar Tilden Immigration 1927 New York, New York, United States Female 15 Aug 11, 1912 Altanta Georgia SHIP: Pennland
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Name: Dagmer Tilden
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1920
Event Place: Jacksonville Ward 6, Duval, Florida, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 8
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Daughter
Birth Year (Estimated): 1912
Birthplace: Georgia
Father's Birthplace: Georgia
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Dewitt B Tilden Head M 34 Georgia
Rosebud Tilden Wife F 38 Alabama
Dagmer Tilden Daughter F 8 Georgia
Dewitt Tilden Son M 12 Georgia
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Full Name: Dagmar Grosz
Birth Date: 11 Aug 1911
Death Date: 8 Feb 1994
Last Residence: Sparks, NV
Social Security Number: ***-**-2733
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Name: Dagmar Tilden
Arrival Date: 3 Oct 1927
Birth Date: 11 Aug 1912
Birth Location: Georgia
Birth Location Other: Atlanta
Age: 15
Gender: Female
Port of Departure: Antwerp Southampton Cherbourg
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Ship Name: Pennland
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Name: Dagmar Tilden
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 26
Birth Date: Aug 1912
Birth Place: Atlanta, GA.
Marriage Date: 10 Aug 1939
Marriage Place: New York, Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
Residence Street Address: 51 West 69 St.
Residence Place: New York
Occupation: Entertainer
Father: De Witt Bruin Tilden
Mother : Laura Tilden
Spouse: Franz Grosz
Certificate Number: 11141
Current Marriage Number: 1
Witness 1: Paul Poveromo
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Name: Franz Grosz
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 30
Birth Date: 7 Oct 1908
Birth Place: New York City
Marriage Date: 10 Aug 1939
Marriage Place: New York, Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
Residence Street Address: 39 West 67 St.
Residence Place: New York City, New York
Occupation: Artist
Father: Lawrence Grosz
Mother : Hani Grosz
Spouse: Dagmar Tilden
Certificate Number: 11141
Current Marriage Number: 0
Witness 1: Paul Poveromo
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