ORONYMS
CROONERS
THE 1930s
WHAT'S YOUR NAME, LITTLE GIRL?
PRESIDENTIAL HUMOR
100

A large bird of prey that's not feeling well, or forbidden by law

ill eagle (illegal)

100

He'd been recording for 12 years when he cut his theme, 1962's "I Left My Heart in San Francisco"

Tony Bennett

100

In 1934 a peace treaty was signed by descendants of these Florida natives who fought 3 wars against the U.S.

the Seminole

100

A revolving tray:
Lazy ____

Susan

100

When asked how he became a war hero, this president said, "It was involuntary. They sank my boat"

John F. Kennedy

200

A much-debated ethical issue, or young people in the Far East

euthanasia & youth in Asia

200

This crooner's brother Bob also recorded "Where the Blue of the Night Meets the Gold of the Day"

Bing Crosby

200

A plane crash in Alaska killed this cowboy humorist on August 15, 1935

Will Rogers

200

A cheap, run-down car:
Tin ____

Lizzie

200

This president criticized Ed Asner for opposing U.S. foreign policy by asking, "What does an actor know about politics?"

Ronald Reagan

300

This oronym is found in a 1920s novelty song that's still quoted when kids or grownups want a frozen treat

I scream & ice cream

300

In 1955, when he crooned "Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoup", he was "Unforgettable"

Nat Cole

300

This U.S. seismologist developed his famous scale

Richter

300

A large, long-range cannon:
Big ____

Bertha

300

He said, "I didn't fire" MacArthur because he was dumb, "although he was, but that's not against the law for generals"

Harry Truman

400

A guard at the Tower of London, or one who nourishes hive insects

Beefeater & bee feeder

400

He hit the Top 40 in the 1960s with "And Roses and Roses" & "Days of Wine and Roses"

Andy Williams

400

The "P" in WPA stood for this

(Works) Progress (Administration)

400

An 18th century machine:
Spinning ____

Jenny

400

Accused of being two-faced in a debate, this pres. said, "If I had another face, do you think I would wear this one?"

Abraham Lincoln

500

"You have entered my field of vision", or an often busy section of a hospital

I see you & ICU

500

"It's Not For Me To Say", that "Chances Are" he's a "Wonderful Wonderful" singer

Johnny Mathis

500

In 1930 he became the first golfer to win the "Grand Slam" & announced his retirement

Bobby Jones

500

A dessert:
Apple Brown ____

Betty

500

This "hope"ful president said the job is like running a cemetery: a "lot of people under you, but nobody's listening"

Bill Clinton

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