Fran Baker's Blog, page 7
August 19, 2012
Sunday, August 19, 1934
Didn't go to church or Sunday school. Ollie came over in the evening and we played pinochle a while.
Rose Gorelick Blumkin
AKA "Mrs B."
Founder of Nebraska Furniture Mart
The legendary Nebraska Furniture Mart got its start in 1937 when Russian immigrant Rose Blumkin ("Mrs. B") began selling furniture at a slight markup from a shop basement. Her motto: "Sell cheap and tell the truth!" The famed 450,000-sq.-ft. Omaha location (called the Mart) was built in 1968 and rebuilt by Mrs. B and her son in 1975 after a tornado hit. Two decades later, an electronics and appliance store was added in Omaha; the 77-acre location boasts some 500,000 sq. ft. of retail space. The firm also operates stores in Des Moines, Iowa, and Kansas City, Missouri. Omaha investor Warren Buffett (owner of Berkshire Hathaway) bought a majority stake in Nebraska Furniture Mart in 1983.
Rose Gorelick BlumkinAKA "Mrs B."
Founder of Nebraska Furniture Mart
The legendary Nebraska Furniture Mart got its start in 1937 when Russian immigrant Rose Blumkin ("Mrs. B") began selling furniture at a slight markup from a shop basement. Her motto: "Sell cheap and tell the truth!" The famed 450,000-sq.-ft. Omaha location (called the Mart) was built in 1968 and rebuilt by Mrs. B and her son in 1975 after a tornado hit. Two decades later, an electronics and appliance store was added in Omaha; the 77-acre location boasts some 500,000 sq. ft. of retail space. The firm also operates stores in Des Moines, Iowa, and Kansas City, Missouri. Omaha investor Warren Buffett (owner of Berkshire Hathaway) bought a majority stake in Nebraska Furniture Mart in 1983.
August 18, 2012
Saturday, August 18, 1934
Straightened up the house good. Made some donuts. Played ball with Anna Catherine and Pauline a while.
Randolph Scott (left) in Comanche Station
Born George Randolph Crane Scott in Orange, Virginia, on 23 January 1903,
Scott lied about his age at 14 and enlisted for service in World War I. After returning home he got a degree in engineering, then joined the Pasadena Community Playhouse. While golfing, Scott met millionaire filmmaker Howard Hughes, who helped him enter films as a bit player.
In the mid '30s he began landing better roles, both as a romantic lead and as a costar. Later he became a Western star, and from the late '40s to the '50s he starred exclusively in big-budget color Westerns (39 altogether). From 1950-53 he was one of the top ten box-office attractions. Later in the '50s he played the aging cowboy hero in a series of B-Westerns directed by Budd Boetticher for Ranown, an independent production company.
Randolph Scott retired from acting in 1962. Having invested in oil wells, real estate, and securities, he was worth between $50-$100 million when he died in Los Angeles on March 2, 1987.
Randolph Scott (left) in Comanche StationBorn George Randolph Crane Scott in Orange, Virginia, on 23 January 1903,
Scott lied about his age at 14 and enlisted for service in World War I. After returning home he got a degree in engineering, then joined the Pasadena Community Playhouse. While golfing, Scott met millionaire filmmaker Howard Hughes, who helped him enter films as a bit player.
In the mid '30s he began landing better roles, both as a romantic lead and as a costar. Later he became a Western star, and from the late '40s to the '50s he starred exclusively in big-budget color Westerns (39 altogether). From 1950-53 he was one of the top ten box-office attractions. Later in the '50s he played the aging cowboy hero in a series of B-Westerns directed by Budd Boetticher for Ranown, an independent production company.
Randolph Scott retired from acting in 1962. Having invested in oil wells, real estate, and securities, he was worth between $50-$100 million when he died in Los Angeles on March 2, 1987.
August 17, 2012
Friday, August 17, 1934
I ironed today. Sure was hot. Ollie came over a while. Gweyn came over. Helen's was over this evening.
Salvation Army Penny Ice Truck
Kansas City, Missouri
The city's poorer residents had difficulty affording the ice produced at local factories, which prompted the Salvation Army to raise money for "Penny Ice" to be sold for a penny per pound to the needy.
Salvation Army Penny Ice TruckKansas City, Missouri
The city's poorer residents had difficulty affording the ice produced at local factories, which prompted the Salvation Army to raise money for "Penny Ice" to be sold for a penny per pound to the needy.
August 16, 2012
Thursday, August 16, 1934
We washed today. Mother baked bread but it was spoiled (yeast). I finished reading my book today.
Georgette Heyer (16 August 1902 – 4 July 1974)
A British historical romance and detective fiction novelist, Heyer's writing career began in 1921, when she turned a story for her younger brother into the novel The Black Moth.
Heyer essentially established the historical romance genre and its subgenre Regency romance. Beginning in 1932 and for a number of years after, Heyer released one romance novel and one thriller each year. Notoriously private, she refused to grant intervirws, reportedly telling a friend: "My private life concerns no one but myself and my family."
Her books were very popular in Britain during the Great Depression and World War II. Her novels, which journalist Lesley McDowell described as containing "derring-do, dashing blades, and maids in peril", allowed readers to escape from the mundane and difficult elements of their lives.
When first released as mass market paperbacks in the United States in 1966, her 56 novels and numerous short stories were described as being "in the tradition of Jane Austen". As other novelists began to imitate her style and continued to develop the Regency romance, their novels were described as "following in the romantic tradition of Georgette Heyer" Even today Regency writers covet that accolade.
Happy Birthday, Georgette Heyer!
Georgette Heyer (16 August 1902 – 4 July 1974)A British historical romance and detective fiction novelist, Heyer's writing career began in 1921, when she turned a story for her younger brother into the novel The Black Moth.
Heyer essentially established the historical romance genre and its subgenre Regency romance. Beginning in 1932 and for a number of years after, Heyer released one romance novel and one thriller each year. Notoriously private, she refused to grant intervirws, reportedly telling a friend: "My private life concerns no one but myself and my family."
Her books were very popular in Britain during the Great Depression and World War II. Her novels, which journalist Lesley McDowell described as containing "derring-do, dashing blades, and maids in peril", allowed readers to escape from the mundane and difficult elements of their lives.
When first released as mass market paperbacks in the United States in 1966, her 56 novels and numerous short stories were described as being "in the tradition of Jane Austen". As other novelists began to imitate her style and continued to develop the Regency romance, their novels were described as "following in the romantic tradition of Georgette Heyer" Even today Regency writers covet that accolade.
Happy Birthday, Georgette Heyer!
August 15, 2012
Wednesday, August 15, 1934
Went over to Carrie's with Mrs. Raifert. Went over to Ruth Ray's. Got magazines. Helen's came by in the evening.
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Released August 15, 1934The release of Jane Eyre was notable for being the first sound adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic 19th century novel.
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Released August 15, 1934The release of Jane Eyre was notable for being the first sound adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic 19th century novel.
August 14, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 1934
Sure hot today. Didn't do much. Straightened up the house a little. Didn't do washing today.
[image error] Josip Broz Tito (7 May 1892 - 4 May 1980)
First President of Yugoslavia
In office 14 January 1953 – 4 May 1980
A Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman, serving in various roles from 1945 until his death in 1980, Tito's presidency has been criticized as authoritarian. Due to his successful economic and diplomatic policies, Tito was seen by most as a benevolent dictator and was a popular public figure both in Yugoslavia and abroad. His internal policies successfully maintained the peaceful coexistence of the nations of the Yugoslav federation.
[image error] Josip Broz Tito (7 May 1892 - 4 May 1980)
First President of Yugoslavia
In office 14 January 1953 – 4 May 1980
A Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman, serving in various roles from 1945 until his death in 1980, Tito's presidency has been criticized as authoritarian. Due to his successful economic and diplomatic policies, Tito was seen by most as a benevolent dictator and was a popular public figure both in Yugoslavia and abroad. His internal policies successfully maintained the peaceful coexistence of the nations of the Yugoslav federation.
August 13, 2012
Monday, August 13, 1934
Didn't wash today. It sure was hot. Went out to cemetery with Clara and John and Mrs. Raifert in the evening.
Union Cemetery
2815 Walnut Street
Kansas City, MO 64108Founded in 1857, Union Cemetery, located just south of Crown Center and east of the Liberty Memorial, is the final resting place for many of those who founded and developed the towns of Westport and Kansas City.
The famous and infamous rest here. Veterans from every war from the Revolution to Vietnam are buried here, including those who fought for both sides during the Civil War. And those who lived, worked, raised families and contributed to making the area a great place to live rest here.
The members of the Union Cemetery Historical Society, founded in 1984 as a 501c3 organization play a large part in preserving this historic, hallowed ground
Union Cemetery
2815 Walnut Street
Kansas City, MO 64108Founded in 1857, Union Cemetery, located just south of Crown Center and east of the Liberty Memorial, is the final resting place for many of those who founded and developed the towns of Westport and Kansas City.
The famous and infamous rest here. Veterans from every war from the Revolution to Vietnam are buried here, including those who fought for both sides during the Civil War. And those who lived, worked, raised families and contributed to making the area a great place to live rest here.
The members of the Union Cemetery Historical Society, founded in 1984 as a 501c3 organization play a large part in preserving this historic, hallowed ground
August 12, 2012
Sunday, August 12, 1934
Went out to Kate's and then to Fairyland Park. Rode the Teeter Dip. Saw Virginia.
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis - August 12, 1934
With her parents, Wall Street stock broker John Vernou Bouvier III (also known as 'Black Jack Bouvier') and Janet Norton Lee in Southampton, NY.
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis - August 12, 1934With her parents, Wall Street stock broker John Vernou Bouvier III (also known as 'Black Jack Bouvier') and Janet Norton Lee in Southampton, NY.
August 11, 2012
Saturday, August 11, 1934
Rained a little today. Daddy went over to Troost Lake. Tomorrow is Ford Day at Fairyland.
Alphonse Gabriel "Al" Capone (January 17, 1899 – January 25, 1947)
On August 11, 1934, Capone was transferred from Atlanta U.S.
Penitentiary to the newly established Alcatraz prison in San Francisco
to finish serving his 11-year sentence for income tax evasion. The warden kept tight security and cut off Capone’s contact with colleagues.
Capone ran The Chicago Outfit, dedicated to smuggling and bootlegging liquor, and other illegal activities such as prostitution, in Chicago from the early 1920s to 1931. Despite his illegitimate occupation, Capone became a highly visible public figure. He made various charitable endeavors using the money he made from his activities, and was viewed by many to be a “modern-day Robin Hood”. Capone was publicly criticized for his supposed involvement in the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre, when seven rival gang members were executed.
In the final years of Capone’s life, he suffered mental and physical deterioration due to late-stage neurosyphilis, which he had contracted as a youth. On January 25, 1947, he died from cardiac arrest after suffering a stroke.
Alphonse Gabriel "Al" Capone (January 17, 1899 – January 25, 1947) On August 11, 1934, Capone was transferred from Atlanta U.S.
Penitentiary to the newly established Alcatraz prison in San Francisco
to finish serving his 11-year sentence for income tax evasion. The warden kept tight security and cut off Capone’s contact with colleagues.
Capone ran The Chicago Outfit, dedicated to smuggling and bootlegging liquor, and other illegal activities such as prostitution, in Chicago from the early 1920s to 1931. Despite his illegitimate occupation, Capone became a highly visible public figure. He made various charitable endeavors using the money he made from his activities, and was viewed by many to be a “modern-day Robin Hood”. Capone was publicly criticized for his supposed involvement in the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre, when seven rival gang members were executed.
In the final years of Capone’s life, he suffered mental and physical deterioration due to late-stage neurosyphilis, which he had contracted as a youth. On January 25, 1947, he died from cardiac arrest after suffering a stroke.
August 10, 2012
Friday, August 10, 1934
Didn't do much. Cleaned the house. It rained a little. Kate's was by.
Cave Spring Park
Kansas City, MO
Located on the Santa Fe Trail, the historic Cave Spring Park
was used as a camp site for people going west. It was also the
first stop along the trail for pioneers who were leaving Independence,
Missouri to travel to Santa Fe, California and Oregon. It was
considered one of the best places to pasture their stock and to
get water for their trip.
Today, Cave Spring Park offers a wide variety of programs for
hikers and bird watchers, as well as service projects for scout
organizations and educational groups.
Cave Spring ParkKansas City, MO
Located on the Santa Fe Trail, the historic Cave Spring Park
was used as a camp site for people going west. It was also the
first stop along the trail for pioneers who were leaving Independence,
Missouri to travel to Santa Fe, California and Oregon. It was
considered one of the best places to pasture their stock and to
get water for their trip.
Today, Cave Spring Park offers a wide variety of programs for
hikers and bird watchers, as well as service projects for scout
organizations and educational groups.
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