Miss U S A queen Carlene King Johnson kept brave secret
Carlene King Johnson later Mrs Larry Drake of Long Beach rose from Rutland Vermont to win Miss United States of America in 1955. Diagnosed with diabetes at 13 and a hyperthyroid condition two years later she managed insulin and thyroid medicines, supported by self reliance. She ran a jewelry business during bed rests and played softball to stay fit.
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Larry Drake
Long Beach
Carlene
Rutland, Vt
Vermont
U.S.A
Miss Universe pageant hype boosts Long Beach shows
In Long Beach the lead up to the Miss Universe events runs on pride and secrecy with an advance warning of a record crowd. Oscar Meinhardt notes ticket sales ahead of prior years and promises standout shows. Tickets are available at Municipal Auditorium and the Chamber of Commerce.
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Long Beach
Oscar Meinhardt
Municipal Auditorium
Chamber of Commerce
Big Screen Story Plan for Wayne and Hawks
Hollywood reports a TNT team led by John Wayne and Howard Hawks planning a full narrative feature for the wide semicircular screen. Despite Cinerama’s five year lead, no story film has yet adapted to the three camera process for a complete cinematic work.
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John Waynel
Howard Hawks
Cinerama
Cinemiracle
Hawks
Wayne
Red River
John Ford
LBSC Plays Leads Picked for Sabrina Fair
Jeneal Skibicki and John Blackmon named as leads in Long Beach State College summer workshop production of Sabrina Fair directed by John Wills. Cast includes Barbara Moore Harald Alexander Bob Hanrahan Pat Koontz Terry Wertz Gordon Stebenne Lois Moore Diane Lyman Linda Maisey Joan Hansen and Jerry Di Lorio. Sue Homan to handle costumes. William West is technical director. Sabrina Fair presents July 24 25 and 26 at the college.
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Jeneal Skibicki
John Blackmon
Long Beach State College
Magnolia Theatre Seeks Period Props for Gigi Run
Magnolia Theatre seeks period items to stage a four week production opening Tuesday the 20th. Donors should contact the theater office at 2400 Magnolia for lending velvet drapes monocle curling iron and other era furnishing to complete the set.
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Vanessa Brown
Magnolia Theatre
Magnolia
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