Ohio housewife inspires The Robe story and film
Canton resident Mrs Hazel McCann wrote Lloyd Douglas asking about Christ's robe which led to his novel The Robe. Douglas sent updates and $2300. Frank Ross produced the film years later with McCann invited to view sets. McCann remains modest about fame, plans her garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Init
Hazel McCann
McCann
Canton
Ohio
Lloyd Douglas
Douglas
Frank Ross
20Th Century-Fox Studio
Alameda
Calif
Los Angeles
Ross
Benny Goodman Returns to Carnegie Hall in Swing Revival
Benny Goodman led a 14-piece reformed band in a comeback at Carnegie Hall drawing about 6000 fans into two late shows. The Friday night program featured "Bugle Call Rag" and a 20-minute "Sing Sing Sing" driven by Goodman's clarinet and the trumpet of Charlie Shavers, satisfying the Goodman generation with seasoned players and historic jazz flair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Benny Good
Carnesia Hall
King of
Goodman
Carnegie Hall
Gene Krupa
Charlie Shavers
Lunt
Peter Louis Armstrong
Car
Six servicemen aboard transport ship to dock in San Francisco
One Long Beach man and five from nearby areas are aboard the USNS Gen. William Gorton expected to dock at the San Francisco Port of Embarkation. Named crew include SFC Jack C. Nelson of Long Beach Pfe, Sgt Finus Clark Jr of Buena Park, Pfc Joseph L. Nesiki Jr of Compton, Sgt Haruto Sasaki of Torrance, Sgt John L Rodriguez of La Habra, and Jesus A. Arellanes of San Pedro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
USNS
William Gorton
San Francisco
Army
Korea
SFC
Jack C. Nelson
Gale Ave
Pfe
Jesus A. Arellanes
Sixth St
San Pedro
Finus Clark Jr
N. Grand Ave
Buena Park
Joseph L. Nesiki Jr
S. Murial Ave
Fraternity Meet Opens in Villa Riviera Hotel
The Pacific Coast Conclave of the Phi Theta Pi International Commerce Fraternity opened in Villa with a noon lunch. Grand Historian Harry Toush spoke after introductions. Delegates toured the city, attended a swimming party, and held committee meetings. A dinner dance followed and officers will be elected Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa Riviera
Pacific Coast
Phi Theta Pi International Commerce Fraternity
Harry Toush
Villa
Spaghetti Supper Served Sunday at Mt Carmel Hall
Holy Name Men from Mt Carmel Church host a spaghetti supper in Mt Carmel Hall Cerritos Ave at 19th Stand. Dinner runs from 3 p.m. to a later time on Sunday with proceeds supporting church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel Hall
Cerritos Ave
Holy Name Men
Mt. Carmel Church
DeMolay Breakfast at Houghton Park Clubhouse
DeMolay members host a ham and eggs breakfast from 9 a m to noon Sunday in the Houghton Park Clubhouse. Proceeds support the youth organization’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeMolay
Houghton Park
Wyoming Rodeo and State Flower Clue Mix
A fragmentary clue style item lists terms such as Thyindlin as Wyoming state flower and references a staring tennis player and eel migration. The text presents crosswords style hints with numbered entries across vertical and horizontal lines, including locations, numbers, and partial word prompts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Harmoniaer
Puzzle Valve Clue List From Historic Page
Puzzle 26 Shield bearing 40 Tree Brizalian coin 41 Petty quarrel 29 Allowance for 42 Vegetable waste 44 Foundation 30 Essential 45 Roman nad being 46 Number 36 Church 48 Rejite ab officials 49 Oriental coin 37 Shap shoe 51 Nalivé ielat 9 Tron symbol 62 Champ
Astin Keeps Bureau Job Amid Resignation Fallout
Washington reports Dr. Allen V. Astin remains temporarily director of the National Bureau of Standards as a special scientific committee reviews the bureau. Weeks announced Astin will stay for months in his present post while evaluating functions and national needs. no guarantee of permanent retention, with a possible reassignment within his grade. Protest and threats of resignations surged within the bureau and Congress over the discharge linked to a controversial powder for battery rejuvenation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington—Llp
Allen V. Astin
National Bureau of Standards
Astin
Secretary of Commerce
Bureau
Bureau of Standards
Seientific Cieles
Congress
Coast to Coast in Boston's Palace Encounter
Boston scene recounts a Convair landing in Portland and a Casco Bayside visit to a Gannett editor. The account mentions Doc Rockwell and Horace Heidt, touring as a Music Voice of America, with a large convoy of vehicles. Rockwell jokes about gas cuts and local readers, while locals tease newcomers and reminisce on old town quirks and eateries around Beacon Hill and the waterfront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
America
Portland
Casco Bayside
Gannett
Lawrence Strbbs
Doc" Rockwell
Horace Heidt
American, Tobacco Company
United States
Iceland
Europe
Voice of America
Doe
Rockwell
Ace
Southport
Fred Allen
Doc
Land
Aj Place
Tan
Gont Hress Street
Locknen
Louis de Rochentont
George Murphy
Arthur Motleys
Pam McCabes Jr
Yvonne McCabe
Singers Workshop Pleases With Excellent Production
The Singer's Workshop of Long Beach presented Music in the Ale at the Municipal Auditorium Concert Hall Friday night with strong voices and fine acting. Patricia Zieg and Harvey Wagner led strong leads as Tanya and Bruno while Belly Kimber and Arthur Carah supported Sieglinde Lessing and Dr Lessing, with Troy English as Karl Reder. The production featured dance numbers, a large ensemble, and orchestral support, delivering a polished show with memorable songs and duets including I Am So Mager, Why Was I Born, and The Way You Look Tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Municipal Auditorium
Jarome Kern
Blaine Ellefson
Patricia Zieg
Tanya
Harvey Wagner
Bruno
Henri Seamson
Belly Kimber
Sieglinde Lessing
Arthur Carah
Dr. Lessing
Troy English
Karl Reder
Rales
Barbara Dunbar
Donna Lili
Shavn Sionnette
Joel Chile Deess
Dig
Aix
Mey
Avereanyia
Sieglinds
Little Star
Marl
Sieglinde
Ambassador Laitt Dines Near Art Schiesinger
A passage reveals Ambassador William Howerd Laitt III dining nearby, with the link to the noted Pulitzer prize winner Art Schiesinger becoming part of the scene. The text hints at political parallels and a rugged, bustling atmosphere surrounding the encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
William Howerd Laitt III
Art Schiesinger
Ravel
Schiesinger
Harbusy
Illness Update on Actress Valentina Cortese
Italian film star Valentina Cortese, wife of Richard Basehart, entered Salvatore Mundi International Hospital eleven days ago after a near fatal illness. She underwent surgery and received last rites during the operation, with physician Peter Nardone reporting she is now considered improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentina Cortese
Mollywood Films
Richard Basehart
Salvatore Mundi International Hospital
Peter Nardone
More Woe for Ellis A Housing Promoter Trial Testimony
Beatrice Sandoval testifies in Long Beach Superior Court that Arthur Ellis conspired to move her aunt’s house without providing water power or utilities. The 6T-year-old promoter faced charges related to a prefab housing deal after the contractor failed to install the foundation or reconnect utilities following a jacked up move and a $300 payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Elis
Jeff
Beatrice Sandoval
Wilmington
Leandra Gutiztex
Els
Long Beach Superior Court
Also Mentioned on This Page
Benny
Gray Master
New South Wales
sTele
Ava Gardner
Africa
M-G-M
Rman
Brington News
Bridgton
West Coast
ETE Heer
Warner Pron
Isooe Vm
Ie Bros. CE
Belmon
Anne Baxter
Richard Ann Conte Sothern IN
Itr Pett
Ethel Merman
Consid O'Connor
Rosemary Slooney
Robert
Jean Simmons
Angel Face
Rosemary Slogney
Laurire Melchior
West Point Story
Baton Pass
Orn
Burt Lancaster
Jim Thorpe
Telegraph Hill
Orie Kids
Sap-Sun
Gary Cooper
Humphrey Bogart
Ese
Ie Technicolor
Boe
Alec” Guinness
Roadium Fies
Metcalf
Paramount Bat, Raserrans & Compton
Joseph Comen
Shalley Winters
Untamed Frontier
Don McCrea
Yvonne Becakig
The
San Francisco Story
MT CT
Riad
San
Rah Fr
Ens Mea
Ciara
Life With Mother
West Genea
Will Rogers Jr
Tene Wyman
Will Rogers
Techniester
Delph Scott
Ltucilla Norman
Carson City
Technicolor
Hirt
the Fighter
Moore
Colar
Avila Hilt “Rancho Notorious
Robert Ryan
Ada Powers
City Beneath the Sea
Moutety O'Hars
Alex Nicol
Redhead
Lakewood Fork
ALOE
Carson
Frank DE Vol
Fen
Jaye P. Morgan
Nu-Pike
OU Larson
I Elizabeth
Fernando Owell
Johnson
Leigh
Calhern
Ethel Waters
Johw
Ae Walt
LE Acid Clacea
John Wayne
Donna Reed
Julie Harris
Santa FE
Roll Taylor
Ellemberh Taylor Deat
AAAS
Debe Atlantic
Hill Anthony Techn
Quinn
Rondelah Scott
Chet, Laughton
Captain Kidd
Junipend
Audie Murphy
Rumsmoke” ii
Robt, Ryan meAnthony Quinn
Ellis
Kids! Tomorrow
Cartoon Carnival Santa FE
Cabart
Brayton
Samuel Bolowya
Hans Christian Andersen
Sat
Danlinn
Danny Haye
Farley Granger
Shoue Jeanmaire
Tamar Ees Amemigan
Velor
Yolanda
Rella
Webor
Hitch-Hiker
Ther
WC Naxtée
Confess
Byrles
Jerome Korn
Oscar Hammerstein
Tor Jacl
On Sale
Auditorum
Cinderella
Frankie Gould
Park Free
Raymond's Garage
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!