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JOSEPH C. SMITH'S OBITUARIES
THE MIAMI HERALD
Tuesday, March 23, 1965
Page 5-B
Former Musician Dies at 81
Joseph C. Smith, 81, of 1048 Alton Rd., Miami Beach, a retired orchestra leader, died Monday.
Mr. Smith was an orchestra leader during the 1920's [sic] and was the leader of the first band to record dance music for RCA Victor records. He was an honor member of Associated Musicians of Greater New York. He moved to Miami 20 years ago from New York.
Sole survivor is his wife, Margaret.
A requiem mass will be observed 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Walsh and Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
THE MIAMI NEWS
Tuesday, March 23, 1965
Page 8-B
J. C. Smith, Led Dance Orchestra
Joseph C. Smith, leader of the first band to record dance music for RCA Victor, died here yesterday at 81.
Mr. Smith came here 20 years ago from New York City and lived at 1048 Alton Road, Miami Beach.
Sole survivor is his wife, Margaret.
Requiem mass will be 9:30 a.m. tomorrow in St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Walsh and Wood Funeral Home is in charge.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published in selected newspapers March 23, 1965
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP)—Joseph C. Smith, 81, leader of the first band to record dance music for RCA Victor Records, died Monday. Smith, who was an honorary member of Associated Musicians of Greater New York, moved to Miami Beach 20 years ago.