</s>NO 157-10673/cst 1 The following investigation was conducted by SA WILLIAM F. KUSCH, at New Orleans, Louisiana: WILLIAM H. KUSH, who resides at 4532 South Tonti, New Orleans, and is a practicing attorney at the City of New Orleans. and is the following information in to SA KUSCH on April 10, 1966. HARNEN stated that he had handled some legal in connection with the Continental Dance Studios legal details by Mrs. LOUELLA M. LUTZ. HARNEN furnished the following information from his available records and his memory concerning LUTZ and her associates. LUPZ, when he was in New Orleans. resided at the Claborne Towers, since June 1966, he has been residing in Apartment 7, 5515 Ash since June 1965, California. He stated that LUTz was was a widow who had gone into quite a tidy sum of money at the time of her husband's death. HARNNEN stated THAT LUTZZ was he advised MARLIN CARL MYERS came along with the pigeon." Continental Dance Studios. HARNES stated that the He advised MARLIN CARLMYERS came home to the Pigeon. Continental Dances Studios. HARNEM stated that they are part in this operation. HARNESS expressed the opinion that the part was taking car of LUTZI in the studio department at the was taking care of Lutz in the Studio department at that the with the Continental Dances studio operation. HARREN stated MYERS installed his girl friend as the secretary and between the two of them got books. one could then get the books in such a state that no HARNNEN started that most of the male dance instructors in this area, as well as other areas, are "gay," he did not feel that female instructors were "gay." he He stated that one (FIRST NAME UNKNOWN) SYNDER, associated with Drackett and Dracket, an accounting firm located on Veterans Highway, Metairie, handled the Continental bookkeeping accounts. HARENN furnished the proper corporate name of Continental as the Continental dance Club Studio, Inc ., having been incorporated on February 26, 1964. 15-7-06-73-2-137 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The documents detail FBI investigations into dance studios in New Orleans, Louisiana, spanning 1964–1968. Key focus areas include Continental Dance Club Studio, Inc., incorporated on February 26, 1964, and its closure by 1966. The FBI sought information on financial records, former employees, students, and instructors linked to the studio, including individuals such as Mrs. Louella M. Lutz (financial backer), Marlin Carl Myers (co-owner), Danny Owens, Juanita Welsh, Gerald Gerkin, and others. Financial obligations owed by individuals like Samuel Kalin were noted, with accounts managed by SYNDER at Drackett & Dracket accounting firm. Investigations also extended to associated entities such as Arthur Murray Dance Studios, Fred Astaire studios, and other dance-related businesses. Names like Eric S. Galt, John Willard, Harvey Lowyer, Billy (last name unknown), Raymond Farris, Marcus Felos, and Samuel Kalin were examined, with some described as "gay" or associated with New Orleans nightlife. The FBI conducted interviews, reviewed employment records, and tracked individuals’ residences and movements, including inquiries into Scott Nordal’s residency at the Court of Two Sisters Restaurant and his alleged role as an entertainer. No direct connection to Martin Luther King Jr., his assassination, or related investigations is present in these documents.  

Key People:  
- Mrs. Louella M. Lutz (financial backer of Continental Dance Club Studio, Inc.)  
- Marlin Carl Myers (co-owner of Continental Dance Club Studio, Inc.)  
- Danny Owens (instructor at Continental Dance Club Studio, Inc.)  
- Juanita Welsh (instructor)  
- Gerald Gerkin (instructor)  
- Raymond Farris (provided list of former employees)  
- Marcus Felos (former instructor associated with New Orleans nightlife)  
- Samuel Kalin (linked to financial obligations and studio ties)  
- Eric S. Galt (subject of identification efforts)  
- John Willard, Harvey Lowyer, Billy (last name unknown), Harvey Lowyer  
- Scott Nordal (waiter at Court of Two Sisters Restaurant; alleged entertainer)  
- Jim Jones (manager of Arthur Murray Dance Studios)  
- Bernice (Buddy) Constantine (dance instructor)  
- Mrs. Mary Murphy (maid at 623 Royal Street, reported interactions with Scott Nordal)  

Key Locations:  
- New Orleans, Louisiana (primary location for investigations; areas include French Quarter, Iberville Street, Common Street, Metairie, and Shreveport)  
- Shreveport, Louisiana (residence of Eva Boros, former instructor; dance studio references)  
- Metairie, Louisiana (residences of Janet Kaiser Desimone, Peggy Jones)  
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana (linked to Arthur Murray Studios inquiries)  
- Chicago, Illinois (mentioned in context of Samuel Calon’s alleged movements)  
- Rayne, Louisiana (Bernice Constantine’s son’s residence)  
- Chalmette Hotel (guest registration for SCOTT NADAL on April 22, 1968)  
- Court of Two Sisters Restaurant (Scott Nordal’s employment location)  

Key Events:  
- FBI investigation into Continental Dance Club Studio, Inc.’s operations and financial records (1964–1966)  
- Interviews with former students, instructors, and business associates to gather information on studio personnel and activities  
- Examination of financial obligations owed by individuals linked to the studio  
- Efforts to locate individuals like Samuel Kalin, Billy (last name unknown), and Scott Nordal  
- FBI tracking of Scott Nordal’s residency at Court of Two Sisters Restaurant and his alleged role as an entertainer  
- Guest registration at Chalmette Hotel for SCOTT NADAL on April 22, 1968  
- Inquiries into Samuel Calon’s past association with the studio and ties to Michael Plant  

Key Organizations:  
- Continental Dance Club Studio, Inc. (dance studio under investigation)  
- Arthur Murray Dance Studios (linked to Marlin Myers and instructors like Danny Owens)  
- Fred Astaire Dance Studios (associated with former instructors and students)  
- Drackett & Dracket (accounting firm handling studio finances)  
- Gulf, Mobile, and Ohio Railroad (associated with Frank S. Desimone)  
- New Orleans Police Department (mentioned in context of records checks)  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – conducting the investigations  
- Court of Two Sisters Restaurant (Scott Nordal’s employment location)  
- Continental Tanca Studio (dance studio with instructors Martin M.C., M.WILLIAM, M.R.)

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