ERNEST LA CHAPELLE
"Ernie"
(about 1910 - after 1949)

(CNAC 194? - 194?)

Page Started: June 26, 2000
Page Updated: 4-29-2023
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"Three Little Words" by Duke Ellington and his Orchestra
with vocal refrain by The Rhythm Boys (Bing Crosby, Al Rinker, and Harry Barris),
recorded in Hollywood August 26, 1930, before Bing Crosby became really famous.
Enjoy!

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Ernie was the Manager of the Kunming Staff House.


In front of new Staff House in Dinjan.
Jake Fassett, Manager, on the left.
Visiting from the Kunming Staff House is the Manager, Ernie Chapelle, on the right.
Suklo the Head Indian Bearer is in the center with other staff.



In front of new Staff House in Dinjan.
Jake Fassett, Manager, on the left.
Visiting from the Kunming Staff House is the Manager, Ernie Chapelle, on the right.
Suklo the Head Indian Bearer is in the center.



From the 1960-1962 CNAC Mailing List:
LaChapelle o ("o" stands for Operations)

From the 1964 CNAC Mailing List:
La Chapelle

Using Ancestry.com, I think his wife's name is Jeanne. Just think it might be...



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