Singer Bill Farrell’s Grandmother Fan Club Emerges on Broadway
New York reports singer Bill Farrell, 23, draws a unique fan base of grandmothers. He recalls a 72 year old nosy admirer who started a grandmother club that bakes pies, irons shirts, and tidies his dressing room. Farrell grew up in Cleveland as a newspaper carrier before rising to Broadway stages.
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Grand Ole Opry Comedienne Here for Friday Show
Minnie Pearl stars at the Grand Ole Opry at Municipal Auditorium next Friday night. Also appearing are Hank Williams Ernest Tubb Billy Starr Jerry Rivers Bashful Billy Byrd the Drifting Cowboys and many more.
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Down memory lane recalls Jane Cowl and theater past
The reminiscences honor Jane Cowl who died in Santa Monica on June 22 after a long illness. The writer recalls Cowl’s 46 year stage and screen career in Daybreak Smilin Through and Lilac Time and recalls other show memories from New York Chicago Long Beach and baseball legends including Babe Ruth and Sophie Tucker.
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Artesians to Aid X ray Health Check in Artesia
Artesia July 3 a local organization will help Los Angeles County Health Department secure a county wide 100 percent X ray check for all persons over 15. The program begins at a Tuesday meeting at 2 p m in Pioneer School announced by Dr Darcy A Skaggs the local representative of the county committee.
Final Faust program at Hollywood Bowl with Met stars
The Hollywood Bowl Opera presents the final Faust performance featuring Nadine Conner Richard Tucker and Jerome Hines with Artur Rodzinski conducting the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra Vladimir Rosing stage director and Amelio Colantoni production coordinator The Bowl Association produced by James A Doolittle The July 13 Gershwin program includes Carmen Dragon Gordon Mac Rae Gregory Peck Lucille Norman Marc Wolf Jr and the Roger Wagner Chorale plus 40 Fanchonettes dancers and a Rhapsody in Blue excerpt from Porgy and Bess
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Shakespeare's Stratford Town Draws Heavy Tourist Trade
Stratford upon Avon, England, hosts record visitor numbers as Shakespeare’s birthplace gains status as a premier theater shrine. American tourists flock to the Shakespeare Museum, the theater, and vote in its historic aura while cast names like John Gielgud and Peggy Ashcroft headline productions such as Measure for Measure and Much Ado About Nothing. The season features sequenced rotations and plans for The Lady's Not for Burning in New York.
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Two Assistants Named for Lomita Park Play
Lomita July 3 two new assistants were named to assist Recreation Director Marjorie Lomsdale at Lomita Park Don Bausman a USC student will coach softball basketball and boys crafts Miss Brumgard a Santa Barbara State College student will teach girls crafts and softball today announced Mrs Lomsdale
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Mesa Boys Held After Malicious Mischief Incidents
Three Costa Mesa youths were held today for a series of mischief against Fairview County Water District properties. Sheriff's officers said the youths admitted breaking lanterns and barricades at pipe laying construction jobs in the community.
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Danny Thomas Averts Ego With Modest Onstage Persona
In New York Danny Thomas, billed as the world's greatest entertainer, stays calm offstage and rejects ego. He credits critics like Fannie Brice for keeping him grounded, recalling moments when saucy comments from Brice cooled his performance and prevented overacting.
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Martin Lewis Top Berle On His Own TV Show
Newcomer duo Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis topped Milton Berle on Berle's own TV program and then headed to Las Vegas for the premiere of My Friend Irma Goes West. Lewis recalls using simple humor to outshine Berle, while Martin notes Harmless feuds and big paychecks draw acts to television and the stage. The Las Vegas scene expands with flashy clubs, co operation among venues, and a booming economy as film stars visit for the premiere under the desert sky.
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