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Lenton Wells 1927 - 1989

Lenton Wells was born on September 23, 1927, and died at age 61 years old on February 8, 1989. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lenton Wells.
Lenton Wells
September 23, 1927
February 8, 1989
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  • 09/23
    1927

    Birthday

    September 23, 1927
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  • 02/8
    1989

    Death

    February 8, 1989
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    Lenton Wells lived 11 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 61.
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In 1927, in the year that Lenton Wells was born, the first "talkie" (a movie with music, songs, and talking), The Jazz Singer, was released. Al Jolson starred as a cantor's son who instead of following in his father's footsteps as expected, becomes a singer of popular songs. Banished by his father, they reconcile on his father's deathbed. It was a tear-jerker and audiences went wild - especially when they heard the songs. Thus begun the demise of silent films and the rise of "talkies".
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In 1945, at the age of 18 years old, Lenton was alive when on March 12th, a riot erupted at a Japanese internment camp in Santa Fe New Mexico. Two days earlier, white shirts with the Rising Sun on the back had been confiscated and the prisoners objected. Three leaders of the protest were removed and sent to another camp. Guards at the Santa Fe camp were armed with submachine guns, shotguns, and gun masks. On the morning of the 12th, prisoners began throwing rocks at the guards. When the "rioters" wouldn't disperse, the guards were ordered to use tear gas and batons. Four men were badly injured as a result.
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