Jane Russell to co star in Foxfire Universal deal
Hollywood chatter notes Jane Russell signed with Universal International to co star with Jeff Chandler in Foxfire Anya Seaton novel. Production chief Edward Muhi signed Ketti Frings to adapt and Aaron Rosenberg to produce. Marilyn Monroe scene idea with Joe DiMaggio in Woman’s World teased. Ann Blyth baby joy frames social glow as Grace Kelly hosts Paris set gossip and Judy Garland’s pink birthday party highlights social scene.
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Ike Hosts A Startling Visitor From The Gold Coast
New York dispatch reports Prince E. Yao Boateng of the Gold Coast ex-Servicemen's union, in a gold blue toga, visited President Eisenhower as part of a 22-nation veterans federation. Boateng, a British-trained teacher and businessman, praised American culture and democracy while critiquing Communist threats. The piece blends his courtesy with reflections on U S politics and a TV moment involving Rocky Marciano and Ed Murrow.
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Mr Peepers Star Debates TV Romance Marriage
Eve Arden comments on Mr Peepers marrying on screen while Wally Cox shows the couple in the script. Arden predicts Miss Brooks will stay single, and notes Arden’s real-life pregnancy shaping CBS filming. Lucille Ball previously incorporated pregnancy into I Love Lucy.
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Cup-smashing Englishman inspires household envy
A humorous profile of Sidney Wilson, a 40 year old Englishman famed for smashing cracked cups and dishes in restaurants as part of his cleanliness crusade. The piece playfully contrasts his fame with readers’ own wish lists for smashing or replacing cherished homeware, ending with a light note about American and English ties and hoping for a visit.
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Meal Preparation Demonstration By 4-H Members
Alameda County residents will learn meat preparation techniques in a meal preparation demonstration by Hayward area 4-H members. Mrs. Christine Groppe of the University of California home economics announced the event today in Pleasanton.
Porgy and Bess Opens at Curran Theater in San Francisco
The Curran presents a four week Porgy and Bess opening night with Cab Calloway as Sportin Life. Cast alternates include Le Vern Hutcherson Leslie Scott and Irving Barnes as Porgy with Elizabeth Foster Irene Williams as Bess. Gershwin score features Summertime and It Ain't Necessarily So. DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin contributed to the libretto and lyrics.
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Castro Valley GOP Women Meet Thursday at Redwood School
Castro Valley Council of Republican Women members will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Redwood school multipurpose room on Alma avenue. President Jean Ren lands invites all interested women to attend and hear an illustrated talk by Mrs. Bobby Comenzind who recently returned from an extended visit in Europe.
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