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    • Feb 27, 1904
    Bessie Burk is born. At age 20, she becomes the wife of Paul Trietsch, Hot Shot Hezzie in the WLS comedic troupe The Hoosier Hot Shots
    Apr 11, 1905
    Paul "Hezzie" Trietsch is born in Arcadia, Indiana. Playing drums and washboard, among other instruments, he helps create the "WLS Barn Dance" band The Hoosier Hot Shots, who earn a trio of mid-1940s hits and appear in numerous westerns
    Mar 15, 1924
    "Are you ready, Hezzie?" Apparently so. Percussionist Paul Trietsch marries Bessie Burk. During the next decade, he takes the role of Hot Shot Hezzie in WLS' Hoosier Hot Shots, who begin most of their comedic records inquiring about his preparation
    Apr 27, 1980
    Paul "Hezzie" Trietsch dies in Westlake Village, California. Playing drums and washboard, among other instruments, he was a member of The Hoosier Hot Shots, who earned a trio of mid-1940s hits and appeared in numerous westerns
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