IAN MacINTOSH ENTERED THE US NAVY IN 1942

BUILDING A GREAT MUSEUM FOR THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

Ian McKinley Macintosh

1943 Valley Times Honor Roll Album - Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Dennis Spiegelman  2014.  (click on image to enlarge it.)   

"Seaman first class Ian McKinley McIntosh, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.A.  Macintosh 4609 Farmdale Ave., North Hollywood, is with United States Naval Reserve, which he entered in May 1, 1942. Prior to joining the service the young man was engaged in carpenter work at Paramount Studios. 

He is a graduate of North Hollywood high school. For some time he is been stationed at Los Alamitos, California Naval Aviation Base."

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THE VALLEY'S WORLD WAR II HEROES

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     Since the Valley Times published its Honor Roll Album in 1943, nearly all of the men and women featured in the publication are gone. Even the youngest of these military heroes 71 years later would be in their 90s.  Your Museum is determined to recognize the service of every single person whose lives related to the Valley - a huge, and likley a never ending task. But, because their lives were put in harms way for our liberties, we think the effort is worth it. 

     Recently, and much to our good fortune, Mr. Dennis Spiegelman donated a priceless pbulication, the Valley Times Honor Roll, published in 1943 by the Valley News Corporation in North Hollywood. The soft bound book contains the names, a short history and even the address of over 100 Valley service men and women. Here are some of our Valley neighbors who put their lives on the line for us.

 F. Arnold Bratton

Pharmacist's mate, 3rd class, who joined the US Navy on April 27, 1942. He left the jopb of assistant manger of the Studio City Theatre. He lived on Weddington Street in North Hollywood.

 Donald G. Ingalls

Aviation cadet, Donald Ingalls was a civil service accountant before entering the US Army Air Corps on December 12, 1942.  He was at this time stationed at Kelly Field, Texas. He lived on Beck Avenue in North Hollywood.  (click on images to enlarge them.) 

 Chris Jensen Jr.

A private in the US Army Air Force, Chris Jensen entered the service on January 19, 1943. In civilian life he was a plasterer, living with his parents on Ben Avenue in North Hollywood.

 Fred R. Nehen

An electrician's mate aboard the USS Maddox, Fred Nehen enlisted in the US Navy on December 26, 1941. He was 22 years old when this photograph was published.

Before entering the service Fred was a carpenter living with his family on Hazelhurst Place in North Hollywood. He attended Navy electrical and sound motion picture schools in San Diego.

 Richard R. Porter Jr.

Technical corporal in the 736th Tank Battalion, Richard Porter lived on Wilkinson Avenue in North Hollywood before entering the service on January 19th, 1943. He was a service station attendant at the Standard Oil Service Station when he attended North Hollywood High School. He graduated in the Class of 1942. He was the student foreman of the school's sheet metal shop.

WHEN THE SKIES WERE FRIENDLY

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY            2013

When Arlene, a newly graduated North Hollyood High School senior took his airplane flight in 1958, she was impressed with the special service that she experienced. There were free beverages, a gratis in-flight meal (see the menu below), and no cost luggage transportation. On request American Airlines provided a deck of playing cards, stationary and writing pens. Children were provided with special toy pilot wings. People smoked cigarettes in waiting lounges and even in the rear of the air plane. And, Arlene didn't have to get to the airport early to be searched.

FOOTBALL TREASURES FROM 1948 - 1950

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY            2013

The Museum's Chairman of Acquisitions, Gary Fredburg has been donating historic football programs of Valley high school games for the last three years. These are a sample of his most recent gift to the people of the San Fernando Valley. 

RATHBUNS SUPPORTED SPORTS IN THE 1950S

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY          2013

Among the growing collection of The Museum's valley sports programs are a charming set of new additions from 1948 to 1950 - gifts to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Gary Fredburg 2013. The programs not only relate sports' history but insights into the region's commercial life as well.

 

1948 - North Hollywood vs Verdugo Hills High School football program.

Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Gary Fredburg 2013. 

Interior Coca-Cola advertisement in the football program.

NORTH HOLLYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SWEATER LETTER 1956

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY             2013

As you will note, I've been recording the many interesting objects donated to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Arlene Bernholtz. Arlene's high school scrapbooks give a wonderful insight into the life and energies of a North Hollywood High School girl.

Each of the objects among Arlene's donation are given an identification number, a description, condition note, whether or not it has been scanned, photographed or used on this blog. The location of the artifact, donor's code, and reference notes will be part of the permanent records of The Museum.

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Woodland Hills, CA 91364-2230

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NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL IN 1955

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY           2013

Gradually, The Museum of the San Fernando Valley is amassing the grand story of our Valley's sports heritage. These two programs were among the memorabilia saved by Arlene Bernholtz when she was a North Hollywood High School girl, who had friends at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks. Among the treasures given to The Museum by Arlene were commencement programs from Van Nuys High School, Notre Dame, as well as from North Hollywood. 

WHEN SPORTS NIGHTS WERE PART OF SAN FERNANDO VALLEY EDUCATION

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY      2013

A generation of San Fernando Valley high school students were offered "Sock Hops" and "Sports Nights".  To protect gymnasiums' basketball floors, students left their shoes by gym doors and paraded their "bitchen" socks to impress their friends. Sports nights featured sporting activities just for the fun of participating in them.

Sports night "luggage tags" 1955 and 1956 - Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Arlene Bernholtz 2013.  (click on images to enlarge them)

HOW BOB'S BIG BOY FIT IN THE 1950s

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY       2013

Bob's Big Boy menu - October 1955  Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Arlene Bernholtz - May 2013.  Ticket stub for the All City High School Playoff preliminary Dec. 2, 1955 (click on image to enlarge it.) 

To history's good fortune, Arlene Bernholtz as a high school girl, borrowed this large menu from Bob's Big Boy restaurant and made notes around it. Life for a high school student emerges in the treasures Arlene put in her scrapbook. She even saved some of the football programs mentioned in her notes.

            “Bob’s Big Boy – October 1, 1955

             After the North Hollywood vs. Burbank game. with Dennis, Ted, Barbara,   

             Roxie, Lollie and Bonnie.

             Bob’s Big Boy – October 8, 1955

             After North Hollywood vs Burroughs game with Shooter, Gary, Bonnie & Sunny.

             Bob’s Big Boy – October 29, 1955 12:00  Eddie, Paul, Bonnie, Gene Taft  

             (could be Toft), me and Dennis Weinstein.     

            Bob’s Big Boy – Nov. 11, 1955 – After Canoga vs North Hollywood Game.  

            We won it 21 to 7. Linda, Marilyn, Bonnie, Roxie, Taley (/) and me. 

 

            Nov. 18, 1955 After Bonnie’s birthday party, and the show “Trial”

            the P______ , ___J----- B------.

            December 2, 1955. Bonnie, Paul Richmond, Richard Cohen and me after the  

            Belmont vs N.H. game. We Won! Had loads of fun. The guys were mad tho. The 

            Apollos were supposed to fight the Griffins. ** (Apollos were a boys' car club)

            After the Belmont – North Hollywood Game. we won. went to Bob's

           January 6, 1956  Jim Fernandez drove Linda, Bonnie and I by Bob’s and 

           through the drive in part.

           January 21, 1956 – with Paul Richmond after Neil’s party.

           February 16, 1956 – with Russ, Tony, Linda, Annabelle, Dave Scheffer,

           Winklebuck, Tanner, Tanne, Ester, Bryan and Pete after visiting Linda’s

           church

           June 10, 1956  - After visitng Linda’s church with Armann, Linda Murphy, Carol 

M        Marks,  Linda Winkleblack and I.

          June 15, 1956  After the MC & Jama luaus and after looking for a BBQ social with Art,              

          Joe's Lolly (LA guys)

 **

GARY FREDBURG CHAIRS MUSEUM'S ACQUISITIONS COMMITTEE

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY       2012

Charged with acquiring and verifying The Museum's growing collections of San Fernando Valley history and culture, is Gary Fredburg of Burbank. Long before he became a member of The Museum's Board of Directors, Mr. Fredburg has been involved in the buying and selling of paper memorabilia. One look at this blog of The Museum and the viewer will see the significant number of artifacts that he has donated to The Museum's ever growing archives. As Vice President of The Museum, Gary is a member of the organization's Executive Committee.

Typical of the treasures Gary Fredburg has contributed for the education and enjoyment of San Fernando Valley residents, and those who follow The Museum on line is this June 24, 1937 program from North Hollywood High School.

SAN FERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 1940s

DISCOVERING OUR VALLEY         2011

For generations San Fernando High School has been a powerhouse in interscholastic football. Thanks to Gary Fredburg, your Museum has just added three terrific San Fernando High School Football programs to our archives. The cover art alone makes these programs a treasure for us all. 

San Fernando High School vrs Canoga Park High School - Football at Fraisher Field - program gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Gary Fredburg 2011.  (click on images to enlarge them.)

Van Nuys High School vrs San Fernando High School - Football at Smith Field on Friday October 25, 1946.  These high school football heroes would be in their 80s today.

San Fernando High School vs North Hollywood High School - Football at Fraisher Field - 3 pm on October 31, 1947.

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ALAN LADD - MOVIE STAR AND SAN FERNANDO VALLEY ICON

2010   THE YEAR OF VALLEY HISTORY

 Alan Ladd was one of the most popular actors of his day. When you have the chance to take The Museum of the San Fernando Valley’s walking tour of the historic NoHo, you’ll learn about Alan Ladd’s early days in North Hollywood and his amazing climb to stardom. 

         Photographs and memorabilia about the life and times of the great Alan Ladd are an important part of the Archives of The Museum and our efforts to build a library of San Fernando Valley Entertainment Industry history. 

Special thanks to Gary Fredburg for his donation of these artifacts related to Alan Ladd. If you want to join Gary and others to acquire materials related to Valley history, please contact your Museum at 

1 (818) 347-9665.

 Help us locate Valley notables in sports, science and technology, motion pictures, television, radio, animation etc.  Example:  Alan Ladd - actor - North Hollywood  - North Hollywood High School.

STAR OF TV's ISIS SENDS PHOTOS TO THE MUSEUM

Brian Cutler - Photo gift by Brian Cutler to the Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley

Here's something fun.
Earlier in this blog, a posting entitled Brian Cutler featured a student actor from North Hollywood High School, who starred in the school's musical Carousel. As an example of what your Museum will be able to accomplish when we get a location for volunteers, I searched the Internet under: Cutler, Brian / Actor / North Hollywood High School.
I located Brian, the owner and director of a professional acting school in Kansas City, Missouri. We received this recent photograph of Brian today.
Brian Cutler got his start in the San Fernando Valley, in the heart of the creative capital of the world.

BRIAN CUTLER'S LIFELONG CAREER IN ACTING BEGAN IN NORTH HOLLYWOOD

2010 -- The Year of Valley Adventures - Northridge100
Brian Cutler - 1962 Carousel program detail - Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Gary Fredburg - Feb. 2010.
Brian Cutler was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Like many successful performers, he began his acting career very early. At the age of five he played a grasshopper in a production called Once Upon A Clothesline.
By the time he was a student in North Hollywood Junior High School, he had already appeared in many plays and was already working in commercials and on television.
In May of 1962, Brian was cast as “Billy Bigelow” in the North Hollywood High School production of Carousel. A program from the performance was donated to The Museum by Gary Fredburg in February 2010. Since there was no date on the play program, an internet search was conducted and Mr. Cutler was located in Kansas City, Missouri.
While attending North Hollywood High, Brian Cutler performed in Brigadoon, the Mikado and Down in the Valley. He appeared also in The King and I, Music Man and other well received plays. During his time at North Hollywood High School, worked in his first motion picture, Bye Bye Birdie. Brian attended California State University Northridge where he earned his degree in Speech.
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The following is shared from Brian Cutler’s Commercial Actors Studio website:
website: http://www.actorsstudio.com/
“Brian has always worked as an actor and singer exclusively. His extensive career includes a starring role in the hit television series The Shazam Isis Hour, co-starring roles in the T.V. series Emergency, The Long Hot Summer and The Young Lawyers, in the motion pictures Airport '79, The Concorde and Wilderness Family, Part II, and guest starring roles on T.V. series such as Rockford Files, Charlie's Angels, Knight Rider, Fall Guy and Quincy.”

In 1972 Brian starred in Come Blow Your Horn at Tiffany's Attic Dinner Playhouse in Kansas City. Then in 1983, Brian came back to Kansas City to star in The Unsinkable Molly Brown, when he decided to make Kansas City his home. Brian worked in local theatres, did voice-over work, industrial training films and commercials. After traveling to the west coast to work and teach, Brian decided to open a film technique and commercial acting studio in the Kansas City area. In 1994 Brian established the Commercial Actors Studio and began teaching an acting technique that was developed by Charles E. Conrad whom Brian studied with in Los Angeles for almost 10 years. ... Brian now continues his teaching, resulting in the Commercial Actors Studio being one of the premier acting studios in the United States.

STUDIO CITY IMAGE COMES FROM NORTH CAROLINA

Studio City - vintage postcard collection of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley 2009 - electronic image - gift of Harvey Tow. (click on image to enlarge)

We just received this postcard image of Ventura Boulevard facing East in Studio City, "a main thoroughfare extending through this beautiful Valley from Hollywood to points north on U.S. Highway 101. The image was sent to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Harvey Tow who resides in Greensboro, North Carolina. It was accompanied by this email message:
"Hi,
I was just perusing your website and having lived in the SF Valley for over 50 years, thought you might like this postcard, if you haven't already gotten one. I think it was taken around 1957, the year that I graduated from North Hollywood High School."

Go Bingtown!

GIRLS' FOOTBALL IN NORTH HOLLYWOOD c 1954

The Annual Coronets vrs the Vagabonds Football Game, c 1954. Collection of Richard Holmes 2008 (click on image to enlarge)

The energy of kids in the 1950s is really evident in the postings of the last few weeks. Thanks to Ray Marin, Richard Holmes and Gary Fredburg, the story of teenagers in the Valley is coming alive.

THE MUSEUM OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY COLLECTS HIGH SCHOOL MEMORABILIA

Special thanks to Richard Holmes for sharing these student images from North Hollywood High School

Esquires Club - North Hollywood High School 1955 - Collection of Richard Holmes 2008 (click on image to enlarge)


Vagabonds Club - North Hollywood High School 1954 - Collection of Richard Holmes 2008 (click on image to enlarge)

COCA'COLA SPONSORED ATHLETIC PROGRAMS IN THE 1950s.

Coca'Cola provided high schools across America with football program templates, that could be "over-printed" with the schools playing on a typical Friday night. The usual arrangement was for the program templates, Coke would be served exclusively by the Booster Clubs during the sports event. Score boards were added to the deal, if the school's athletic director agreed to put a vending machine somewhere in the gym area. Money from the vending machines was generally used to supply athletic teams with equipment and trophies.
Program in the collection of Ray Marin - 2008 - date of these two programs is unknown, but likely from 1955 to 1957.

MILITARY RESERVE UNITS IN THE VALLEY RECRUITED HEAVILY IN HIGH SCHOOLS

US Navy Reserve North Hollywood - 1957 The Arcade student newspaper North Hollywood High School - Collection of Ray Marin 2008 (click on image to enlarge)
Nearly all branches of the United States military had recruiting offices and reserve units in the San Fernando Valley. High school boys (and a few girls) were often the children of veterans of World War II and accepted military service as a "natural" thing to do. Look at the base of this photograph to see that it was released by the Navy's public relations officer. The Naval Station was located just south of Victory Boulevard at the back of a commercial section on Laurel Canyon Boulevard. With parents' consent a high school student could enlist in the Naval Reserve at the age of 17. Recruits from the Valley were given two weeks "boot camp" in San Diego. Later, they would experience other training such as weapons' use etc.

WILLIAM SEVERN -ACTOR, TV EVANGELIST, NORTH HOLLYWOOD ATHLETE

Born in January of 1938 in Hollywood, little Billy Server got an early dose of show business. By the time he graduated from North Hollywood High School, William Churchill Roosevelt Severn had half a dozen films to his credit. His most important role came in 1942 when he played "Peter Humphreys" in the motion picture "Journey for Margaret". In 1944, Billy was in "Eagle Squadron", followed in 1944 in "The Story of Dr. Wassell" (1944), and "Son of Lassie". He was also in the films
"The Enchanted Forest" done in 1945 and "The Bride Goes Wild" in 1948.
After Bill's graduation from North Hollywood High School, he developed an interest in religion and became involved in a Christian fundamentalist movement. Eventually, Severn entered the ministry as a television evangelist, out of Ventura, California. His televised activities took him to Christian enclaves in many parts of the world. He died suddenly at the age of 45 in 1983and is buried in Valley Oaks cemetery in Westlake Village, California.
The following is an article from the North Hollywood High School Arcade Student Newspaper, about Bill Severn (in the collection of Ray Marin) prublished on February 26, 1954.
(click on image to enlarge)