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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1957

Page

5

Big Football Star Drops Weight via Broadway Role

Peter Palmer, 6 feet 4 inch star of Li'l Abner, morphed from 260 pound college freshman to 215 pounds after performing the title role 350 times. The 25 year old singer-actor credits football discipline and a growing family life with Jackie Gleason connection and two kids, plus another on the way, for his steady gains and future plans.

Pete University of Ilinois University Pate Chicago California Jackie Gleason Mark Stevens Sam Prc Closter N. J Jackie

Richmond Area News Highlights Local Visits and Incidents

MABEL CHANDLER reports on weekend visits among area families in and around Garnett and Williams burg. Guests include Mrs. PL A Becker near Hartford, the Pickerts and baby Lawrence, the Shaws and Mrs. Davis, and the Lovee family from Sand Lake, Michigan. Local scenes feature hospital notes, a deli owner held up, and crowds at Lions events with multiple households noted.

Raymond Wagner PL A. W. Becker Hartford Kenneth Pickert Lawrence Fred J. Pickerts Duane Shaws Sam Davis Williamsburg Sanford Shaw Earl Lovee Sand Lake Michigan Cecil Vining A. C. van Dame Minneapolis Arthur Pough

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