New York Friends Remember Shanahan and Enken in Obituary Notes
A New York banking and political figure Thomas Shanahan, chairman of Federation Bank and Trust Co., dies after a fatal auto accident. The piece recalls his Waterbury ties and lists colleagues and friends, including Rosalind Russell, and notes Leon Enken’s Miami death with memories of Leon & Eddie’s supper club era.
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New York
Thomas Shanahan
Federation Bank and Trust Co
Shanahan
SOBOL
Crosby
Tom
Waterbury
Conn
Bill
Waterbury Club
Frank Hogan
Joe Hogan
Dan Parker
Lucia Chase
Ben A. Boyar
Harry Solomon
Jim Hurley
New York Athletic Club
Rosalind Russell
Crosby High School
New York City
Nightclub memory ties Caruso to writers in late show
The scene recalls a smoky supper club where Leon Enken ran the room while Eddie Davis sang. Tully, Saroyan, and Hemingway were among patrons as Caruso’s spirit lingered in anecdote. Enken has since died and Davis retired in Fort Lauderdale.
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Eddie Davis
Jerry Lewis
Dean Martin
Joey Bishop
Joey Adams
Jackie Gleason
Leon Eaken
Jim Tully
Davis
Leon
Eddie
Tully
California
Caruso
William Saroyan
Ernest Hemingway
Fort Lauderdale
Weekend Cine Lineup Sparks Varied Showings
Friday programs include Paramount Diamond Head at 3 5 05 7 15 and 9 20 with shorts. RKO Iowa Papa's Deli bate Condition at 3 6 25 and 9 45 plus Confess Dr Corda. World The Robe at 1 10 3 50 6 35 9 05 with shorts. State Fair 1 25 5 20 9 20 and Outsider 3 25 7 20. Marion Snow White and the Three Stooges 6 30 10 10 and Tammy Tell Me True 8 35. Saturday matinee Snow White and the Three Stooges 1 40 with shorts 1 30. C Drive-In Road Racers 7 and Motorcycle Gang 8 25 Hot Rod Gang 10 Drag Strip Girl 11 20. Twixt Town Born To Speed 7 05 Devil on Wheels 8 25 Pit and Pendulum 9 35.
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Rko-Iowa
Dr. Corda
State Fair
Marion
Snow White
Tammy
Snow White and the
Three Stooges
C.R
Hot Rod
Pat Buttram Discovered Again as Star of Screen and Talk
Hollywood humorist Pat Buttram, 47, is hailed as the world’s best known undiscovered talent. He has worked in radio, film, and TV and now signs with Ed Sullivan for eight TV appearances. He is set to play a serious Texan role in Dr Kildare with Richard Chamberlain, expanding his discovery history of stars and showcases.
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UPI
Pat Buttram
Buttram
America
Pat
Jack Benny
George Burns
Frank Sinatra
Dean Martin
Milton Berle
Metro-Goldwyn Mayer
Richard Chamberlain
Robert Benchley
Phil Harris
Gene Autry
Arthur Godfrey
Jack Paar
Ed Sullivan
Sullivan
Autry
Gabby Hayes
Hopalong Cassidy
More People Use Gazette Want Ads Than Ever Before
The Gazette reports a surge in want ad usage with more readers placing advertisements than in previous periods, highlighting growing demand across categories. Local merchants and individuals rely on classifieds for sales, services, and notices amid rising participation.
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Lippert Plans cross country lecture tour with films and stars
Hollywood gossip column notes Robert Lippert will tour with The Yellow Canary starring Pat Boone and meet fans at women's clubs. Lippert and Richard Conte will head to London for The Eyes of Annie Jones, while Bronwyn O'Hara shifts hair color from red to jet black amid a romance with Sam Goldstein.
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Hollywood
Robert Lippert
Pat Boone
Lippert
Dorothy Squires
Roger Moore
London
Roger
New York
Richard Conte
Richard
Bob
Annie Jones
Luisa Matiola
Tia
Ian
Bronwyn
Johnny Mathis Buys Sunset Plaza Hillside Mansion
Singer Johnny Mathis has purchased the hillside mansion at Sunset Plaza that was formerly owned by Howard Hughes. The deal transfers ownership of the high profile property, linking Mathis to the landmark residence and its notable past.
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Sunset Plaza
Hillside
Howard Hughes
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