Dore Schary Papers (1951)

attending the reception were Bill Crane, Johnny Cassidy, Angelo Mauro, George Emerson, E. Peterson and G. B. Joe Peterilli (now of Steak House fame). Y’All Come! Henry J. Nelson, former night superintendent, writes to say he could enjoy hearing from or seeing any of the old crowd he worked with for so many years. Address: Box 213, Paradise, Cal. T-Victory Al Bell, labor foreman and last holdout against TV in the home, has finally broken down and purchased a set! Anchors Aweigh! Walter Anderson (Paint Department) is making week-end jaunts to San Diego to visit son Donald, recently “greeted” by Uncle Sam. Good luck, Donald! Come back an Admiral! Where There’s Smoke! Hottest news from Construction concerns the “small fire’ in the Tarzana home of Verne Donahoo—with most of ‘he damage done by smoke. What pals want to know is what Verne told the insurance adjustor! A week after this conference he shows up with a NEW Chevrolet ! Open House Andy Thatcher, needle and thread man and model-maker of the Prop Shop, has purchased a home on an acre of land in the Valley. Andy has Eastern lilacs galore—and 40 olive trees. He extends an open invitation :o his friends to drop in any week-end. The address is 14801 Bledsoe St., San Fernando. Any One For Trout! Homer Milliken is a good man to know—especially if you’re planning a vacation up Oregon way! Homer is living in Murphy and building cabins on his property—right on the bank of the Rogue River. Anyone for trout? Cartoon Booms, All Animated! Increase of cartoon production had a hearty welcome on the mat for the return of Dan Driscoll, Gene Hazelton and Ed Benedict, background artists; Mike Lah, animator; Donna Paiker, painter; Greg Watson and. Morris Zukor, in-betweeners. Also added to the Fred Quimby department in-between staff are “Lefty” Price, David Hanan and Reuben Timmins. Leone Tresser, color model, has also returned. Film Editors Harry Knapp trekked to Oklahoma to join his wife and children, who are vacationing with her parents. An Austin-Healey replaces Bob Moore’s MG. Camera Club’s Leo Moore shot a superb picture of Eddie Hartzke’s baby daughter, Deborah. Susie, Al Akst’s daughter, is home from the hospital. Orchids sent to Virginia Boland on her birthday were tagged “From an Unknown Admirer.’ Marshall Neilan Jr. planes to New York on business later this month. John Alexander S. McCombie has been spending week-ends at Cracker Ridge. Che 93-G-08 Siudio Mess Wedding Bells Lead In Construction News Harry Smith of the Construction Department is the latest “father of the bride’. Daughter Shirley was recently married to Ralph Vendl. Among those Electrical Off To Fast Start As always Electrical Department’s livewires are just that—and as if taking his cue from the Lou Kolb general pep, Floyd Porter has been seen motoring at top speed on evening and week-end trips to Palos Verdes, closing deals on property which will be handy springboards for fishing jaunts... Frank Huszar is in business for himself .. . Ditto Jimmie James and Chuck Hughes. Chet Davis refuses to “demean” his floriculture (hear, hear!) by calling it business. Camellias his specialty—“hobby”, he avers... Fenton Hamilton now is the night superintendent ... Morris Sasso says he is worrying about everything but his health! Wesley Shanks went to Santa Monica Hospital just as Chris Bergsvig arrived home after a 41-day hospitalization. Al Sinclair is back after a long illness. Arizona lured Bill McConnell and daughter and his grandson for three weeks ... Bob Pierce chose Boston, Mass., to visit his son... Shug Keller spent a month Up-State. After 30 years of splendid service two of Electrical’s men have retired, Lew Roberts and Bill Sweeney. Grips Take Pride In Lion Head Pins The Grip Department points with pride to Joe Lamorie, Bill Kroll, Hugh Cassidy and Phil Helm. The quartet is sporting diamond-studded Lion’s Heads in coat lapels, denoting their recently reaching the retirement goal. The gang will miss these four but wish them long and happy years—and the time to do those things they always wanted to do if they had only had the time to do them! Calling Dr. Kildare! Jimmy Coyle reports George Olsen, at St. John’s Hospital, will be out soon with a sponge-rubber cushion for a companion, for a time at least! ... Jack Robinson is on the gain after long weeks at Sawtelle and the discovery of an ulcer. Grip pals advise that Jack should have allowed the sewing machine to do the fretting—it takes to “stitches” more easily! . Roy Seelye of the Sewing Room has undergone a minor operation but is now reported on the mend. Road to Recovery Clell Henderson, home after several weeks in the hospital phoned to say that he feels well enough to lick his weight in wildcats. Clell says he weighs a shade over 90 pounds—soaking wet. Asks if anyone owns a boxing kitten? Al Newman Off to New Home in Redwood Forest Following his retirement the first of this month, Al and Mrs. Newman left for their new home in the Redwood Forest. Casa Newman is in lovely Boulder Creek terrain, 15 miles above Santa Cruz— Paradise says Al: Alex (Scotty) Stevens bought his wife a new stove for her birthday, paying $35 extra for a time clock. Three days after delivery the ed a free time clock with every stove! Was his face red! company advertis ee ee | (Sound) Captain Doris Shumate, of the Air Patrol and a member of the Tabulating Department, recently flew to San Francisco to attend the C.A.P. Western Regional ference. Con Sourdoughs in Sound Pan Gold Happy as a couple of Alkali Ikes, Frank Tomick and Al Mesch, fully panoplied for panning gold, when off for vacation, kept as top secret their Chuckawalla destination Same Sound Department reports the good word that Stan Church is okay after eye surgery ... Obie Overton is furthering his Sound education by working in dubbing the last few weeks... Wally Wallace was praying for rain at his ranch. (He got it!) Call Freddy Faust if you have any TV troubles—he’s an expert, with antennae his specialty ... Bud Bennett is putting in a new swimming pool... Ralph Pender “activating” his pool... Howard Voss and Dave Williams report having had a wonderful Latin American trip. Same Department sounds off on vacations—Con Conrad to hometown New York ... Stu Walden taking a threemonths leave of absence... Fred MacAlpin taking his house trailer in tow and disappearing in the direction of smogless paradise ... Gene Irvine back from his vacation which he says he spent putting in concrete walks. Entire personnel assembled to hail J. J. McQuillan, who after 24 years with M-G-M has retired to Laguna Beach. e Steve Forrest Presents Belle Schary Award To Betty Yaki, Nisei Student Marking his first visit to U.C.L.A. since graduating in 1950, M-G-M actor Steve Forrest last week presented the Belle Schary Award to Betty Yaki, outstanding Nisei student of the University Religious Conference. The award given annually by Dore Schary in memory of his mother, was made this year for Miss Yaki’s active participation in the Panel of America. | Alex’ Face Infrared! a Leo’s Roar Setting Lab’s Busy Keynote Peggy Mehner and Marie Hogan report the Laboratory, under Ed Tucker, buzzing with activity. All the department personnel join in sending best wishes and “Godspeed” to John M. Nickolaus and others recently retired including Howard Rhees, Blanche Quandt, Lee Emme and Ray Everett. New Autos Popular Spring, the open road and newcaritis have caught up with Harry Jones and Lowell Strifert. Both have new Buicks. (No advertising, please!) Elwood Bornick has a new car, too, while George Lehman bought a house trailer. Swin-Diving Hobby Ted McFarland and Jim Mason will be making like lobsters and tuna in their skin-diving outfits, but Dick Utpadel is still faithful to golf. Charles Humphrey is dreaming of Sun Valley. Home Addresses Change Tommy Bryan, after moving, thinks “built-ins” should replace all furniture. Jerry and Henry Siccardi are now in their Pacific Palisades hilltop home, and Dick Ripple and Louis Williman will soon be over-the-fence neighbors. ® Warren Toplines Accounting News Sun, sand and stars lured the George Warrens and Susan, relaxing on vacation at Palm Springs. More sun this summer is the cue for Accounting’s Frank Amelio, he and family moving into a San Fernando Valley home. In the same department it’s a boost Upstairs for Lillian Yure, who takes over for Vella Raridon, retired into bliss at home. “We miss you, Lil,” sighs her co-worker of many years, Inez Bowser Dig that new green auto Rose Bertrand drives on week-end jaunts. Joyce Brent occupies the spot formerly brightened by June Peralta in Insurance ... Bob Curtis moved over to the Music Department ... and Accounting is latest (and very attractive) addition, is Gertrude Daily. e “Julius Caesar’ Proving Top Grosser Everywhere “Julius Caesar,” in 200 pre-release engagements, has grossed more than $1,600,000, which predicts a world gross for the Shakespearean drama of $5,000,000, a survey just completed reveals. The all-star drama, produced by John Houseman and directed by Joseph Mankiewicz. has enjoyed 100 per-cent cooperation of high schools and colleges throughout the country. Cartoon .O. B. Barkley, having bought a house at Twentynine Palms, is modernizing it week-ends. That MG parked outside the Cartoon Building belongs to Bill Schipek, former big car enthusiast. Mrs. Phillip Carlson, mother of Helen Parrish, recuperating at Queen of Angels hospital from recent illness, sends thanks for the flowers and cards sent her by the Cartoon personnel. Vic Damos, turning interior decorator, is beautifying his new apartment. Florence Heintz is a weekly commuter to Arrowhead cabin. Ollie Hanson reports her Buellton motel doing nicely.