Action (May 1941 - Mar 1958)

(Continued fronn page 4) — a '37 convertible Ford coupe, formerly owned by Mickey Rooney. Very neat job. Two new tires on rear — front not bad. Jack F. Casey is the only Irishman who saw red on St. Patrick's Day. He had a saw sharpened, only to find that it wasn't his own. And for the ladies, a little advice. You, who are matrimonially inclined, be sure to pick a lad with pale countenance — the tanned ones are usually out of work, and a true Californian can be distinguished by his sun-burned palm. Goodnight all. FONE ROOM PONIES By Cherry Nickols F YOU'RE in the habit of frequenting the La Cienega Lanes on Thursday nights, this won't be news to you. After much wheedling, I have finally obtained permission from Frankie McLaughlin to mention her bowling activities of late. Some few weeks ago she was called in to pinch-hit for one of the Bowlerettes, who has been ill, and she's really holding up her end of the game. The way her ninety-eight pounds can control that fourteen-pound ball is a little bit of all right. This entire department is proud of her. In a quandary as to what the Klu Klux Klanners do with their sheets when they take them off? Ask Eleanor Spies — she will be happy to supply the information and put your mind at ease. The historic fall of Rome was nothing compared to the fall of Ludwig (Candy Bar Man) Schultz's face when he opens our door and finds that Kay is NOT on duty. However, he brightens up a bit when Mary starts (she does it every day) heckling him tor a Dipsy Doodle. Beginning to get a little hungry 'long about eleven o'clock one morning, one of our gals decided to ring the Coffee Shop and ask what was on the menu. Thinking nothing of it when a man answered (Pete answers quite often, you know), she said, "What've you got today that's hot and ready?" The astounded male voice answered, "Well now Lady! Really! After all — !!" Never was a plug pulled as fast out of Station No. 625 (the Mill office) and reinserted in Station No. 624, where it should have been in the first place. She absolutely refuses to allow me to tell you her name — but she's still blushing! A lady called in the other day wanting information as to how to go about registering her cat for the movies. She insisted on describing said cat and proudly told the operator about all of its accomplishments and qualifications, including the fact that it was well housebroken. The operator connected her with Russ Crane. Oh, well — horses cats — what's the difference? I'l| bet his horses are not as well trained as that cat. A lady (this time too): "Operator, can you tell me the name of the picture in which What'shis-name rescued a little girl from a burning house in the big fire scene?" Will Tyrone Power be indignant when he learns he was referred to as "What's-his-name!"The feathers of each and every one of us were plenty ruffled. He's one of our favorites, you know. We will surely be happy when Anna Henry is able to come back to work. She has been ill the past four weeks and resting at the home of her friends in Tehachapi. No! No! It's not what you're thinking at all! Men are allowed In the particular part of Tehachapi where Anna Is staying. We miss her, no end. Did you know that Peggy (W. A.) Crissman can speak Italian? Or it might be Danish — I wouldn't know. Anyway, the word Is "Capisas." Ask her what It means. Demarls Seward Is riding around with nobility these days — a Count, no less! The "Count of No Account" Is his full title, and Demaris has had it painted on his dog house. You guessed It — her little dog — and does she love him! Believe It or not, our new operator with the Brooklyn accent Is a real Lace Curtain little Irish Gal. Marie Murphy, she's knowed as, and fits into the department as snugly as two (no more) soldiers In a jeep. They can send us operators like Marie anytime — we're glad to get them. Guess who! When he just Isn't In the mood to talk to his wife, he tells her, when she calls In again (and again) that the operator must have forgotto'’ liver her message! Some folks are surely adept at passing the buck. It's a good thing we can take it. My! My! And such a marvelous physique, too! A lot of folks had a lot of fun at the party on March 14 last. How about It, Al; may we have another one pretty soon? SAFETY NEWS By Jimmy Dlnneen WENTIETH CENTURY-FOX Safety Society has just wound up another successful year. This month a director from each department will be selected for the coming year. We should all be proud of the safety record made by the Studio. This, of course, would not have been possible If EVERY EMPLOYEE had not been cautious and safety minded, but some of the credit should be given to the directors who have oiven unstlntlngly of their time and attention and have attended the meetings faithfully. Thev are: Phil Adams, Construction; Ike Danning, Transportation: J. Dlnneen, Maintenance; Pierce Downer, Labor; George Goomans, Mechanical Effects; Ed King, Police: George Hulburt, Carpenter: Kenneth Lutes, Grip: Orville McCann, Sound; George McLean, Janitors. Many others have been instrumental In promoting safety. Did you know that Transportation has had 205 pieces of moving equipment and has had but a few minor accidents throughout the whole year? President Roosevelt for the second time has appealed to the nation to heed all safety measures. There has been such great loss of manpower through accident that It has slowed up our defense industries. As we know, the Studio is making pictures to Inform and Instruct our soldiers. Many educators believe motion pictures to be the medium most effective In Imparting knowledge. Some organizations and individuals have made educational pictures but these have been but Indifferently received by that most critical portion of our audience, the children. Many thought that these pictures lacked the professional touch but, had they been made by a ■tudlo with all its knowledge and essentials for picture making, the response would have been much different. I have advocated for some years that Safety Pictures be made and presented this way. I hope that In the near future our civilian population will be thus instructed and Interested In safety. Watch bulletin boards for incendiary bomb posters! Some of you boys and girls are going to wish you never were born — anyway, you're going to have to prove when and where. Remember, if you leave the state to go on location, you'll need your birth certificate to get back in again. You know the little guy who said he could prove where he was born because his mother was with him at the time — it takes a heap of convincing. Happy Easter to you all! Jimmie. Ran Into Mike Leshing the other day and it was good to see him looking so well. Henry Goldfarb (left) also seems pleased to see Mike. GAB FROM THE LAB CLVIE WILLIAMS has finally ^ gone Into dear old happy draftland and been assigned to the chemical warfare division. Almost-Corporal Harold Church is just about ready to jump off to Washington, D. C., where he will join other lab men in doing photographic work for the Army. Charles Glover Is proudly showing a letter from the Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce, which testifies to his being recorded In the year 1900 as a resident of the noble city of St. Louis, Mo. Such letters are usually accepted as substitutes for birth certificates. Happy-go-lucky Harry Rehman (sometimes called "Slaphappy") Is afire with a new jln 12