Carole Joanne Stubbs
Maurice Lee "Morley" Fletcher was born July 6, 1922, in Boles Twp., Tulsa Co., OK, and died March 9, 2005, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at age 82. Buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. He is the son of William Henry Fletcher of Baxter Co., AR, and Mary Esther Bagwell of Baxter Co., AR.
Vivian Loretta Jones was born March 6, 1928, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, and died February 11, 1999, at Lebanon Community Hospital, Lebanon, Linn Co., OR, at age 70. Buried in IOOF Cemetery, Lebanon, Linn Co., OR. She is the daughter of Charles Raymond Jones of Alladin, WY, and Margaret J. Higuele of Norka, Mari El, Russia.
Maurice Lee "Morley" Fletcher and Vivian Loretta Jones were married April 25, 1945, in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA.
Maurice Lee "Morley" Fletcher and Vivian Loretta (Jones) Fletcher had one child:
Maurice Lee "Morley" Fletcher and Vivian Loretta (Jones) Fletcher were divorced January 9, 1950, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. She filed for divorce on grounds of Cruelty.
Vivian Loretta (Jones) Fletcher then Married (2) July 13, 1950, in Clark Co., WA, to Harry Charles Moore.
Harry Charles Moore
Harry Charles Moore and Vivian Loretta (Jones) Fletcher were Married July 13, 1950, in Clark Co., WA.
Harry Charles Moore and Vivian Loretta (Jones) (Fletcher) Moore had Unknown children.
Vivian Loretta (Jones) (Fletcher) Moore then married Marvin Eugene Johnston.
Marvin Eugene Johnston was born May 16, 1930, in Anacortes, Skagit Co., WA, and died October 28, 2012, in Clark Co., AR, at age 82. Buried in Grand View Cemetery, Anacortes, Skagit Co., WA.
Marvin Eugene Johnston and Vivian Loretta (Jones) (Fletcher) Moore were married March 18, 1960, in Unknown.
Marvin Eugene Johnston and Vivian Loretta (Jones) (Fletcher) (Moore) Johnston ha no children.
Vivian Loretta (Jones) (Fletcher) (Moore) Johnston then married Lloyd Henry Gray.
Lloyd Henry Gray was born November 16, 1927, in Carlton, Carlton Co., MN, and died April 5, 2003, in Lebanon, Linn Co., OR, at age 75. Buried in IOOF Cemetery, Lebanon, Linn Co., OR.
Frances Louise "Frankie" Carlson was born December 29, 1925, in Hebron, Thayer Co., NE, and died May 27, 2011, at Avamere Rehabilitation, Lebanon, Linn Co., OR, at age 85. Buried in IOOF Cemetery, Lebanon, Linn Co., OR.
Lloyd Henry Gray and Frances Louise "Frankie" Carlson were married April 26, 1946, in Pasco, Franklin Co., WA.
Lloyd Henry Gray and Frances Louise "Frankie" (Carlson) Gray had two children:
Lloyd Henry Gray and Frances Louise "Frankie" (Carlson) Gray were divorced October 24, 1975, in Linn Co., OR.
Delores Frances Musch was born March 28, 1933, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI, and died October 15, 1993, in Seattle, King Co., WA, at age 60. She is the daughter of James Miler Musch of Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI, and Monica Leona Kessler of Mosinee, Marathon Co., WI.
Maurice Lee "Morley" Fletcher and Delores Frances Musch were married September 2, 1950, in Stevenson, Skamania Co., WA.
Maurice Lee "Morley" Fletcher and Delores Frances (Musch) Fletcher had one child:
Maurice Lee "Morley" Fletcher and Delores Frances (Musch) Fletcher were divorced before November 1, 1952.
Joyce A. Lundquist was born January 15, 1930, in Seaview, Pacific Co., WA, and died October 17, 2014, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at age 84. Buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. She is the daughter of Carl Severin Lundquist of Dombackson, Vasternorrland, Sweden, and Martha Agnes Kroll of Washington.
Maurice Lee "Morley" Fletcher and Joyce A. Lundquist were married November 1, 1952, in Stevenson, Skamania Co., WA.
Maurice Lee "Morley" Fletcher and Joyce A. (Lundquist) Fletcher had Unknown children.
Carole Joanne Stubbs was born May 7, 1942, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, and died July 21, 2013, in Gladstone, Clackamas Co., OR, at age 71. She is the daughter of Robert Orin Bunker/Stubbs of San Diego Co., CA, and Thelma M. Barker of Vancouver, BC, Canada. Carole Joanne Stubbs graduated June 7, 1960, from Cleveland High School, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
Maurice Lee "Morley" Fletcher and Carole Joanne Stubbs met but did not marry 1957 in Oregon.
Maurice Lee "Morley" Fletcher and Carole Joanne "Stubbs" Fletcher had one child out-of-wedlock, who incorrectly listed the name of the father as a Larson.
Walter Arthur "Walt" LaChapelle Jr. was born August 12, 1940, in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA. He is the son of Walter Arthur LaChapelle Sr. of Athabasca, Alberta, Canada, and Anna Christine Arneberg of Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA.
Joseph Clarence Rupp Jr. was born August 13, 1934, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, and died November 27, 2014, in Snohomish Co., WA, at age 80. He is the son of Joseph Clarence Rupp Sr., and Myrtle Virginia Petley.
Joseph Clarence Rupp Jr. and Delores Frances (Musch) Fletcher were married August 29, 1959, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
Joseph Clarence Rupp Jr. and Delores Frances (Musch) (Fletcher) Rupp had two children:
Walter Arthur "Walt" LaChapelle Jr. and Carole Joanne Stubbs were married June 15, 1963, in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA.
Walter Arthur "Walt" LaChapelle Jr. and Carole Joanne (Stubbs) LaChapelle had three children:
TIMELINE
Maurice Lee "Morley" Fletcher and Joyce A. (Lundquist) Fletcher are buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Maurice Lee "Morley" Fletcher was born July 6, 1922, in Boles Twp., Tulsa Co., OK.
Vivian Loretta Jones was born March 6, 1928, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
Joyce A. Lundquist was born January 15, 1930, in Seaview, Pacific Co., WA.
Dolores Frances Musch was born March 28, 1933, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI.
Joseph Clarence Rupp Jr. was born August 13, 1934, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 12, 1940, shows Robert O. Stubbs (age 25) born in California and with 2 years of High School and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place is a Salesman of a Retail Grocery Truck Driver who rents his home for $12/month and is living at 3011 S. E. Belmont, City of Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Living with him is his wife, Thelma Stubbs (age 22) born in British Columbia and with 2 years of High School and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place. Also living is his son, Larry Stubbs (age 1) born in Oregon.
Walter Arthur "Walt" LaChapelle Jr. was born August 12, 1940, in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA.
Charles Elwin "Buzz" Cheffings and Dorothy June Harms were married January 25, 1942, in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA.
Carole Joanne Stubbs was born May 7, 1942, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
Maurice Lee "Morley" Fletcher and Vivian Loretta Jones marriage record.
Carol Ann Fletcher was born June 3, 1946, at St. Vincent's Hospital, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, June 8, 1946
Parents Hail Tiny Arrivals
A daughter, Carol Ann, was born June 3 at St. Vincent's hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Maurice L. Fletcher. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Patrick E. McCoy, Portland, and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fletcher, Broken Arrow, Okla.
Dennis Alvin "Denny" Ivers was born August 13, 1947, in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA.
Maurice Lee "Morley" Fletcher and Vivian Loretta (Jones) Fletcher divorce record.
Maurice Lee "Morley" Fletcher and Dolores Frances Musch were married September 2, 1950, in Stevenson, Skamania Co., WA.
Maurice Lee "Morley" Fletcher and Delores Frances Musch marriage record.
Donald Fletcher was born August 17, 1951, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, August 26, 1951
Births
FLETCHER - To Mr. and Mrs. Maurice L. Fletcher, 4610 N. E. Alberta court, August 17, a son, Donald A
Maurice Lee "Morley" Fletcher and Joyce A. Lundquist marriage record.
Cynthia Alice "Cindy" Larson was born May 31, 1957, at the Albertina Kerr Nursery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. The Albertina Kerr Nursery provided adoption services and daycare for the children of single mothers.
Cynthia Alice Larson was adopted 1957, in Oregon, by Charles Elwin "Buzz" Cheffings and his wife, Dorothy June Harms Cheffings. Cindy was given the last name of Cheffings.
Joseph Clarence Rupp Jr. and Delores Frances (Musch) Fletcher marriage record.
Carole Joanne Stubbs graduated June 7, 1960, from Cleveland High School, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
Walter Arthur "Walt" LaChapelle Jr. and Carole Joanne (Stubbs) Fletcher were married June 15, 1963, in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA.
Walter Arthur "Walt" LaChapelle and Carole Joanne (Stubbs) Fletcher marriage records.
Charles Elwin "Buzz" Cheffings and Dorothy June (Harms) Cheffings were divorced August 18, 1965, in Polk Co., OR. One minor child, and alimony of $100/month to be paid by Charles.
Dennis Alvin "Denny" Ivers and Carol Ann Fletcher were married November 19, 1966, in Philomath, Benton Co., OR.
Dennis Alvin "Denny" Ivers and Carol Ann Fletcher marriage record.
Darryl Lee Cross and Rosemary Ann Goin were married November 15, 1968, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
Darryl Lee Cross and Rosemary Ann Goin marriage record.
Von Lee Kelly and Cynthia Alice Cheffings were married April 11, 1975, in King Co., WA.
Von Lee Kelly and Cynthia Alice Cheffings marriage records.
Cynthia Alice Cheffings graduated June 6, 1975, from Woodway High School, Edmonds, Snohomish Co., WA, in the Class of 1975.
Darryl Lee Cross and Rosemary Ann (Goin) Cross had a son, born October 24, 1975, in Salem Hospital, Salem, Marion Co., OR.
Darryl Lee Cross and Rosemary Ann (Goin) Cross had a daughter (Marie?), born May 22, 1978, in Salem Hospital, Salem, Marion Co., OR.
Von Lee Kelly and Cynthia Alice (Cheffings) Kelly were divorced May 18, 1978, in King Co., WA. Wife filed.
Von Lee Kelly and Cynthia Alice (Cheffings) Kelly divorce record.
Darryl Lee Cross and Rosemary Ann (Goin) Cross were divorced February 2, 1979, in Marion Co., OR.
Von Lee Kelly and Melanie Jo Crittenden were married December 23, 1980, in Idaho.
Cynthia Alice (Cheffings) Kelly then married Darryl Lee Cross.
Darryl Lee
Darryl Lee Cross and Cynthia Alice (Cheffings) Kelly were married about 1982, in Unknown.
Darryl Lee Cross and Cynthia Alice (Cheffings) (Kelly) Cross had Unknown children.
Darryl Lee Cross and Cynthia Alice (Cheffings) (Kelly) Cross were divorced February 4, 1987, in Washoe Co., NV. Wife filed.
Darryl Lee Cross and Linda C. Vowles were married September 26, 1987, in Washoe Co., NV.
Von Lee Kelly and Melanie Jo (Crittenden) Kelly were divorced May 12, 1988, in Snohomish Co., WA. Wife filed. One child.
Von Lee Kelly and Melanie Jo (Crittenden) Kelly divorce record.
Michael John "Mike" Wise and Cynthia Alice "Cindy" (Cheffings) (Kelly) Cross were married February 18, 1989, in Reno, Washoe Co., NV.
Darryl Lee Cross and Linda C. (Vowles) Cross were divorced January 11, 1990, in Reno, Washoe Co., NV.
Darryl Lee Cross and Kelly E. Sharkey were married May 16, 1990, in Washoe Co., NV.
Robert Orin Stubbs, a Gladstone resident, died of a heart attack Wednesday in an Oregon City hospital. He was 78. A private service will be held. He was born Oct. 15, 1914, in San Diego and had lived most of his life in the Portland area. A labor union official, Mr. Stubbs worked as an agent and business manager for Laborers Union Local 296 for many years until his retirement in 1972. His wife, Thelma Stubbs, died in the early 1980s. Mr. Stubbs is survived by his daughter, Carole LaChapelle of Gladstone; brother, Sheldon of Beaverton; sister, Katherine of Everett, Wash.; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Disposition was by cremation.
Darryl Lee Cross and Kelly E. (Sharkey) Cross were divorced September 16, 1994, in Douglas Co., NV. Wife filed.
Darryl Lee Cross and Robin Kennedy were married July 19, 1997, in Reno, Washoe Co., NV.
Tacoma News Tribune, Tacoma, WA, December 16, 1998
George "Bo" LaChapelle George "Bo" LaChapelle, 62, born April 12, 1936 in Tacoma, WA., passed away Dec. 13, 1998 in Portland, OR. "Bo" grew up in the Portland area, has been a truck driver for Safeway and a teamster member for over 30 years. He retired from Safeway in 1998. He is a member of St. John the Baptist Church. An avid golfer and sports enthusiast. A man of many friends. Survivors: mother, Anna C. "Sarah" Smith, Gladstone, OR., brother, Walter A. LaChapelle, Gladstone, OR.; sister, Bonnie Ann Baldwin, Milwaukie, OR. Wife, Johanna LaChapelle, Clackamas, OR; 3 sons, Michael A. LaChapelle and Jeffrey A. LaChapelle, both of Tacoma, WA., Daniel LaChapelle, Springfield, OR.; 5 daughters, Kathy LaChapelle-Beardon, Judith Ann LaChapelle-Lott, Joelle LaChapelle-Bosarge, all of Tacoma, WA., Jessica LaChapelle, Portland, OR., Anna LaChapelle, Springfield, OR.; 12 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16 at St. John The Baptist, 10955 SE 25th Ave., Milwaukie, OR. Burial Gethsemane Cemetery. Contributions to the Cancer Society.
Maurice Lee "Morley" Fletcher died March 9, 2005, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at age 82. Buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Maurice Lee Fletcher
Maurice Lee Fletcher died March 9, 2005, at age 82. Mr. Fletcher was born July 6, 1922, in Tulsa County, Okla. He served in the Navy during World War II and moved to Portland in 1946. He was a baker for Nabisco, where he worked for 39 years. In 1952, he married Joyce Lundquist. Survivors include his wife; daughter, Carol Ivers; son, Donald; sisters, Mozelle Rankin and Mary Lou Arthur; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Arrangements by Wilhelm.
The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, March 16, 2005
Mr. Fletcher was born July 6, 1922, in Tulsa County, Okla. He served in the Navy during World War II and moved to Portland in 1946. He was a baker for Nabisco, where he worked for 39 years. In 1952, he married Joyce Lundquist. Survivors include his wife; daughter, Carol Ivers; son, Donald; sisters, Mozelle Rankin and Mary Lou Arthur; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Arrangements by Wilhelm.
Dorothy June (Harms) (Cheffings) Hill died December 11, 2009, in Salem, Marion Co., OR, at age 88. Buried in Belcrest Memorial Park, Salem, Marion Co., OR.
The Statesman-Journal, Salem, Marion Co., OR, Friday, December 11, 2009
Dorothy J. Hill
December 3, 1921 - December 8, 2009
SALEM - Dorothy June Harms Cheffings Hill, born in Salem Hospital, passed in Salem at age 88. Dorothy was a Salem/Aumsville native. Her parents, John and Clara Harms and her eight siblings all preceded her in death. She was married to Charles "Buzz" Cheffings for 24 years, also deceased, and they adopted their only child, Cindy, together in 1957. Dorothy worked many years as a bookkeeper for various auto dealers in the Salem area. She was a licensed insurance agent and bookkeeper for Green Thumb Flower Box for ten years. Survived by daughter, Cindy Wise and husband, Mike, and three grandchildren, Eric, Chris, and Becky. Only living brother-in-law, James Stovall, retired Salem Police Captain. Five nieces and eight nephews, and many great nieces and nephews. Graveside burial only Saturday, December 12 at 11 a.m. Belcrest Memorial Park in Salem. Family requests donations in lieu of flowers to Willamette Valley Hospice of Salem. Arrangements by Howell-Edwards-Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors.
Pacific Stars and Stripes, Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, September 26, 1957
On the Town With AL RICKETS
WE WERE MUCH IMPRESSED TUESDAY NIGHT WITH a young man named Jack Larson who is currently appearing at Manuela's night club in Tokyo. Jack, a 19-year-old singer-impressionist billed as "The Man With a Thousand Voices," is one of the most promising young entertainers we've seen in a long time. He has lots of show business savvy, handles himself well on the floor and manages to win over the Japanese audience in a matter of minutes. This isn's easy to do and there are seasoned professionals who have the wounded pride to prove it.
HE DOES SINGING IMPERSONATIONS of Pat Boone, Gene Vincent, Elvis Presley, Eddie Fisher, Billy Eckstine, Frankie Lane and Johnnie Ray, ending up on the floor with his coat off, tie loosened and loafers cast to one side. Also, his talking and singing impression of Jerry Lewis - complete with a gassing, Lewis-like face - is a riot. We're told that in military clubs, where he doesn't have to fight the language barrier, Jack does a number of talking impressions (Walter Brennan, Jimmy Stewart, etc.) to round out his show. With better material and more polish Jack should make a big name for himself. If you can't catch him at Manuela's (the last show every night through Sunday - then he returns to Korea) try the ESC NCO Club in Yokohama, Thursday; Tachikawa Civilian Club, Friday; Tachikawa East and West Officers Clubs, Saturday and Tachikawa Airmen's Club, Sunday.
The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, July 23, 1958
Understand that an attempt is now being made to bring Jack Larson of Salem, a terrific mimic and singer, who scored a smash hit on a recent Ed Sullivan show, back to his home town as a star of the star-loaded event. He's now in New York and in the Army.
The Billboard, July 13, 1959
MUSIC AS WRITTEN
Jack Larson, winner of the All-Army Talent Contest two years in a row, after 10 days in Cincinnati, most of which he spent recording for the Fraternity label of King Records studios here, departed last weekend to visit the home folks in Salem, Ore. Larson appeared on the Ed Sullivan TV-er last fall and makes a repeat on that show August 30. He has been in the Army 29 months and still has 90 days to go. Others who waxed for Fraternity here last week were Luther Brandon, of Rockwood, Tenn., and Bobby Bare, who is also in the Army.
The Billboard, August 24, 1959
Fraternity Gets Master, Inks Singer
CINCINNATI - Harry Carlson, president of Fraternity Records, last week acquired from Da-Mor Records, Batavia, Ill., the master to "Double Shuffle" and "Teardrops From My Eyes," as done by Jimmy Jeffers and His Jokers, of Joliet, Ill., with release under the Fraternity label slated for late this week. The Da-Mor firm is owned by Jeffers and C. V. Morrison. Another deal consummated by Carlson last week was the signing of Jack Larson, singer-impersonator of the U. S. Army's "Rollin' Along" show, to a six-year management and recording pact. Larson, who for two years in a row was voted the No. 1 talent in the Army show, had his initial release on the Frat label last week, a novelty tune titled "Roaches." Flip is "Little Miss Starry Eyes." He opens for Lee Zeiger at the Casino Royal, Washington, Monday night (24) on the same bill with the Mills Brothers, and appears on Dick Clark's "American Bandstand" August 29. Larson is also set for a spot on Ed Sullivan's all-Army show August 30. He winds up his Army hitch Tuesday (25). Carlson will make the trip to Philly for Larson's appearance on the Clark seg and is due in New York next Monday (31) for a meeting with Art Weems, GAC prexy, to sign Larson to a booking pact with the latter firm.
Air Date: August 30, 1959
Army Talent Show with Steve Lawrence; Henny Youngman Episode Recap
Synopsis
The Annual Army Talent ShowCivilian talent (scheduled guests): --Henny Youngman (comedian)--Rickie Layne (ventriloquist with dummy Velvel)--Modern Jazz Dancers (from Italy) - "Zabandara" Army talent (scheduled to appear): --Steve Lawrence (singer, serving in the Army at the time) - "Day In, Day Out" --Peter Duchin (pianist, son of orchestra leader Eddie Duchin) - "To Love Again" and "Summertime"--Alan Cohn (singer) - "Nessun Dorma" --Boyd Dounveor (tenor) - sings "Danny Boy"--The Fort Sheridan Chamber Quintet including Alan Marlowe of Encino (instrumental group)--The Jamaicans (vocal group from Ft. Meade, Md) - "Jamaica Farewebll" --Jack Larson (impressionist) - "Catch a Falling Star," "King Creole" and "Hound Dog"--Eugene Misirowski (dancer) - "Lover"--John Park (singer) - "Flamingo" --Darrell Porter (singer) - "Lonesome Road" --The Second Army Band and Chorus - "This Is It," "Caught in the Act" and "Army Goes Rolling Along" --The Troubadours (instrumental group) - "Drunken Soldier"
Full Recap
The Annual Army Talent ShowCivilian talent (scheduled guests): --Henny Youngman (comedian)--Rickie Layne (ventriloquist with dummy Velvel)--Modern Jazz Dancers (from Italy) - "Zabandara" Army talent (scheduled): --Steve Lawrence (singer, serving in the Army at the time) - "Day In, Day Out" --Peter Duchin (pianist, son of orchestra leader Eddie Duchin) - "To Love Again" and "Summertime"--Alan Cohn (singer) - "Nessun Dorma" --Boyd Dounveor (tenor from Ft. Meade, Md) - sings "Danny Boy"--The Fort Sheridan Chamber Quintet including Alan Marlowe of Encino (instrumental group)--The Jamaicans (vocal group from Ft. Meade, Md) - "Jamaica Farewell" (The Jamaicans were PFC Buddy Pettit, PFC David Hollis, 1st Lt. Charles Carlin, Vernon L. McRae, Stanley A Delescavage)--SP/I Jack W. Larson (impressionist from Ft. Belvoir, VA) - "Catch a Falling Star," "King Creole" and "Hound Dog"--Eugene Misirowski (dancer) - "Lover"--John Park (singer) - "Flamingo" --Darrell Porter (singer) - "Lonesome Road" --The Second Army Band and Chorus - "This Is It," "Caught in the Act" and "Army Goes Rolling Along" --The Troubadours (instrumental, novelty group) - "Drunken Soldier" (The Troubadours were Pvt. Leon Irwin, PFC David Madison, PFC Herbert Johnson)
The Billboard, September 28, 1959
Jack Larson, new on the Fraternity label, opens Monday (28) for a week stand at the Casino Royal, Washington, set by Vic Jarmel, of GAC, New York. He follows with a string of Florida dates for Peter Ward, who handles promotions for the J. M. Fields department stores in that State. Latter trek was arranged by Frank Hanshaw, of the Miami Beach, Fla., GAC office.
The Billboard, December 28, 1959
Cincinnati
Jack Larson (Fraternity) spent Christmas with friends in Detroit and then hit out for St. Louis, where he opens Monday (28) at the Tic Toc Club to remain thru February 12. Larson is currently plugging his brand-new release, "Drifting Down The River" b.w. "Autumn Heart."
Jack Larson, Fraternity Label 45, Cincinnati, OH, 1961
Back To School Blues / The Lonely Part Of Town
Jack Larson appeared as himself in the cast of the 1961 movie "Teenage Millionaire."
TEENAGE MILLIONAIRE 1961 Rare 1961 USA movie starring Jimmy Clanton, Rocky Graziano, Dion & The Belmonts, Chubby Checker, Jackie Wilson, Bill Black's Combo, Maro Johnson, Jack Larson. A Story about the rise to fame of a young teen r'n'r Singer...A few unusual performers and actors are among the cast in this otherwise routine teen musical with more rock 'n roll than story. The legendary Zazu Pitts plays the role of Aunt Theodora, the woman who tries to keep her nephew Bobby (Jimmy Clanton) from getting on with his singing career. Bobby's millionaire father owns radio stations, and one day the teen sneaks his song into a station to be played on the air. As in any kid's dream, the tune is an overnight success. The problem is that when Bobby meets the young woman of his dreams, he cannot bring himself to tell her who he really is. Meanwhile, Aunt Theodora has hired a bodyguard -- none other than Rocky Graziano the World Middleweight Boxing Champion, 1947-1948 -- to watch over Bobby. And among the many warblers in the film, two are destined for special fame: Chubby Checker and Dion, who had just left his group Dion and the Belmonts. Cast: Jimmy Clanton ... Bobby Schultz aka Chalmers Rocky Graziano ... Rocky aka Edward Zasu Pitts ... Aunt Theodora Diane Jergens ... Barbara 'Bambi' Price Joan Tabor ... Adrienne Sid Gould ... Sheldon Vale Maurice Gosfield ... Ernie Eileen O'Neill ... Desidieria Jackie Wilson ... Himself, Performer Chubby Checker ... Himself, Performer Dion DiMucci ... Himself, Performer (as Dion) Bill Black's Combo ... Themselves, Performers Marv Johnson ... Himself, Performer Vicki Spencer ... Herself, Performer Jack Larson Himself, Performer...84 Minutes.
Jack Larson appeared in the cast of the 1963 movie "The Young Swingers."
THE YOUNG SWINGERS 1963
U.S. film. Rare '60s musical romp with Gene McDaniels and Molly Bee. Teens battle mean adults who want to turn their music hangout into a high-rise office building. Trouble develops when the club mysteriously burns down and the cool chick wrongfully her accuses her aunt of arson. The truth is revealed. Songs include: "Come to the Party," "Mad, Mad, Mad," "Come A-Runnin'," "Watusi Surfer," "Greenback Dollar," "I Can't Get You Out of My Heart," and "You Pass Me By." Rod Lauren, Ray Dannis, Justin Smith, Jack Larson, Elizabeth Thompson. The Young Swingers!
The Billboard, September 19, 1970
CINCINNATI
Jack Larson, singer and impressionist, formerly on Fraternity, is in the midst of a fortnight's stand on the Chase Hotel, St. Louis, with his own group.
Jack W. Larson also appeared in an acting role as a lawyer in the 1988 movie "Beaches."
Jack W. Larson
Salem, Marion Co., OR
Jack W. Larson, born April 16, 1939, in Onawa, IA, and had lived in Anaheim and in Yorba Linda, CA.
By larrsjackson, Apr 06, 2011
I was an Iowa Farmer's son, and as a young teenager I dreamed of doing the Ed Sullivan Show. Now... how does an Iowa farm boy get to New York and the Ed Sullivan Show? The old joke is "practice." Well, I did that, and at 17 I found a way...I joined the Army.
At rehearsal, Ray Block and his orchestra struck up my music and I didn't recognize it right away. I was used to piano, bass, and drums behind me. Wow! I realized at that moment that it's a lot easier to sing with a 50 piece orchestra. Steve Lawrence was just an Army buddy then, and he already had that incredible voice. He did a great job that Sunday in August, as did all the performers. They were all top flight or they wouldn't have been there. I certainly was happy to be among them. I did my impressions under My given name, Jack Larson. I'm still in the Biz under the name of Larrs Jackson. The Jack Larson who played Jimmy Olson, the cub reporter on the superman TV series, joined SAG before I did so I had to change my name. I didn't mean to write my life story here. I just wanted to say. "What a great Memory"
Message: 18 Date: Mon, 08 Mar 2004 02:15:01 -0500 From: Mark Hill Subject: Jimmy Olson's BluesCurrently, in a Yahoo music group, there is an MP3 of a song, "Do Yourself A Favor" (1961), by Jack Larson. The info line implies that it's actor Jack Larson, who played Jimmy Olson in 1950s TV's "Superman." I can't imagine that voice being from Jimmy Olson, it sound more like poor ol' Johnny Ray or Ricky Nelson. http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/themewithnoname/There is a 45 picture sleeve posted there (main page and in photos) for Larson's "Back To School Blues" (Fraternity F-884), from the 1961 movie Teenage Millionaire. He also has an entry, with photo, in the 1996 book "Hollywood Hi-Fi", which list 2 more songs: "Roaches" (1959) and "The Way She Laughs" (1960), both also on Fraternity. But the way it reads isn't clear enough to convince me they have the right Larson. Even the Psychotronic Encyclopedia Of Film (1983) mentions Superman's Jack Larson in the cast of Teenage Millionaire. I believe they are WRONG. Superman's Jack Larson would be about a decade older than Jimmy Clanton or the Jack Larson on the 45 sleeve. No way the photo on the "Back To School"/"Teenage Millionaire" picture sleeve is Superman's Larson. Just take a look. There must be a different actor/singer also named Jack Larson and this information confusing the two has been incorrect for years. I think that is the case, as the entries at Internet Movie Database are all jumbled up. Check the entry at IMDB for a 2nd "Jack Larson." And "Teenage Millionaire" is incorrectly credited to the Superman Larson. Can anyone clear this up??? Dr. Mark
Message: 21 Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2005 13:32:41 -0800 From: Phil X Milstein Subject: cases of mistaken identity? In the course of some recent research and collecting activities, a few possible discrepancies of recording artist identity have come to light. I'm wondering if anyone can help me sort out any of the following ID tangles: 1. Is the Willie Mays of a 45 on Duke, "My Sad Heart" / "If You Love Me" (Duke 350 on original release in 1962; Duke 418 upon 1966 re-release), the same as the Hall of Fame centerfielder Willie Mays? (The Treniers' 1954 record of "Say Hey (The Willie Mays Song)," in which the ballplayer of the title (then playing in what would be his greatest, and only World Series-winning, season) makes a cameo appearance is self-explanatory.) 2. Is the Ronnie Burns of a 45 on Verve, "Double Date" / "Kinda Cute" (Verve 10125, 1958) the same Ronnie Burns as the spawn of George Burns and Gracie Allen? 3. Is the Jack Larson of a series of 45s on Fraternity and Dot in the late 1950s and early 1960s (list below) the same Jack Larson as who played Jimmy Olsen in the Superman series (George Reeves version)? A singer by that name also appears in the recently-aired movie "C'mon Let's Live A Little." Little Miss Starry Eyes / Roaches (Fraternity 853, 1959)Autumn Heart / Drifting Down The River (Fraternity 865, 1960)We're Going Back / Do Yourself A Favor (Dot 16350, 1961)Hammer Bell Song / The Way She Laughs (Fraternity 875, 1961)Back To School Blues / Lonely Part Of Town (Fraternity 884, 1961)The Beauty / ? (Fraternity 894, 1962) 4. And finally, is the Paul Petersen of "Donna Reed Show" and Colpix Records fame the same as the Paul Petersen who recorded two singles for Motown in the late 1960s (list below)? Chained / Don't Let It Happen To You (Motown 1108, 1967)A Little Bit For Sandy / Your Love's Got Me Burnin' Alive (Motown 1129, 1968) Thanks for any info that might help me sort out any or all of these cats. Dig,--Phil M.-- please note new EMA! (replaces previous
Saturday, January 29, 2011
JACK "JIMMY OLSEN" LARSON DIDN'T SING "ROACHES"
For TV fans, there's only one Jack Larson, the personable actor who played Jimmy Olsen on "Superman" in the 50s. But what about those dusty 45's that say "Jack Larson" on the label? Haven't record stores jacked the price to $20 or $30 because "It's the guy from "Superman?" Didn't the album notes for the CD "Hollywood Hi-Fi" include "Roaches" and state it was sung by the actor from the "Superman" show? Yes! Yes! Which only proves that the average record seller is a dope, and not everyone who writes album notes does research. Illfolks exposes the truth. There are TWO guys named Jack Larson, a robust young singer and a mildly husky-voiced actor. While people often talk one way and sing another (Jim Nabors comes to mind), anyone hearing "Jack Larson" sing would instantly have to doubt if it was the same guy who played Jimmy Olsen. Here's the facts... In 1959, Fraternity Records released a single by Jack Larson, a year after "Superman" left the air. Larson the actor was born in 1928 and was 30 when the show ended its run in 1958. So how could Jack Larson be marketed as a teen idol? He couldn't and wasn't. You can bet if actor Larson suddenly began singing, he would've capitalized on his "Jimmy Olsen" fame, and all the books about Superman and George Reeves would've mentioned his foray into music. They don't. Let's check Billboard, August 24, 1959. There's an article about "the signing of Jack Larson singer-impressionist of the U.S. Army's "Rollin' Along" show, to a six-year management and recording pact." No mention of "Superman." The article continues: "Larson, who for two years in a row was voted the No. 1 talent in the Army show, had his initial release on the Frat label last week, a novelty tune titled "Roaches." Flip is "Little Miss Starry Eyes." He opens for Lee Zeiger at the Casino Royal in Washington, Monday night…Larson is also set for a spot on Ed Sullivan's all-Army show August 30. He winds up his Army hitch Tuesday…" The singing Larson was given many a chance at Fraternity. Following Roaches/Little Miss Starry Eyes, there was the 1960 release Autumn Hurt/Drifting Down the River, and in 1961, two attempts. First came "Hammer Bell Song" (a variation on "If I Had a Hammer") backed with the novelty "The Way She Laughs," which has the lines: "I don’t know what’s the matter with this heart of mine, I’m in love with a girl that looks like Frankenstein” Jack's second single for 1961 was "Back to School Blues" (b/w Lonely Part of Town) which was the number he sang in the 1961 movie "Teenage Millionaire." After one more single for Fraternity in 1962 ("The Beauty"), Jack got a brief major label deal with Dot, issuing Do Yourself a Favor/We're Goin' Back. My research leads me to the Billboard issue of April 7th, 1962, when the deal was announced. Article title: "Dot to Release some Fraternity Album and Singles Record Product." And the details: "Fraternity's president, Harry Carlson, announced his deal with Randy Wood of Dot. The idea was for the indie label to get better distribution…Carlson, whose Fraternity label began operation in 1954, will retain his rights to the Fraternity tag, but two of his top artists, comedian-singer Jack Larson and the Charmaines, femme trio, will also appear on the Dot label. Two singles, one by Larson…and another by the Charmaines….will be released by Dot around mid-April…The lot of the smaller independent record firm is becoming increasingly difficult and the sale of the album catalog to Dot is the only thing that made it possible for the Fraternity label to continue in business….Some Fraternity titles, including a few of Larson's, were released in the UK on the Top Rank label…." Young Larson's last memorable show biz moment came in November of 1963, when he deliberately sang off key and did hack comic impressions on a "Dick Van Dyke Show" episode called "Big Max Calvada."
Sheldon Leonard played the title character, a gangster who is seeking a nightclub booking for his nephew, talent-challenged entertainer Kenny Dexter (played by Jack Larson, Illfolks screen captures to your right). So there you have it. You read it here first, at Illfolks. The "Hollywood Hi-Fi" CD issued a few years ago, with liner notes claiming Jack "Jimmy Olsen" Larson sang "Roaches" is wrong. So is the 1994 book "Celebrity Vocals" from Goldmine. Pretty sad that two authors didn't think to question what they were hearing, or wonder if there were two guys named "Jack Larson." Back in the late 90s the actor Jack Larson was very easy to reach (I have a few autographed photos to prove it) and he would've written back if asked a question intended for publication. Sadder that a CD company and Goldmine failed to catch the error and neither had an editor or proofreader good at fact-checking. And most surprising of all, this is one of the few times that information you find on an Internet blog actually has the correct information! Illfolks is RIGHT and the other two are WRONG. Jeepers, do yourself a favor and hear the singing "Jack Larson" sing "Do Yourself a Favor."