The Lord Mayor, Ald. Hills, gave a Civic Reception to Spike Jones and his band at the Town Hall to-day. Here they look at the Visitors' Book after Mr. Jones and signed it.Bandleader Spike Jones (pictured), who made a fortune playing zany and satirical music, died today his Beverly Hills ***** aged 53.He died of heart failure, said a family spokesman.His wife, Helen Grayco, was at his bed ***** and their three children.Jones was taken to hospital on March 31 in a serious condition, with Complications following an astmatic attack earlier this year. March 28, 1955. (Photo by Ted Forster).

The Lord Mayor, Ald. Hills, gave a Civic Reception to Spike Jones and his band at the Town Hall to-day. Here they look at the Visitors' Book after Mr. Jones and signed it.Bandleader Spike Jones (pictured), who made a fortune playing zany and satirical music, died today his Beverly Hills ***** aged 53.He died of heart failure, said a family spokesman.His wife, Helen Grayco, was at his bed ***** and their three children.Jones was taken to hospital on March 31 in a serious condition, with Complications following an astmatic attack earlier this year. March 28, 1955. (Photo by Ted Forster).

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