Jeanette & Nelson: The month in tabloids

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November 2016: A dubious honor indeed;  Jeanette and Nelson made it into the “rags” twice! And what’s even more surprising, the information about them is true!

The first magazine has a cover story about “What’s true &  what’s false: Hollywood’s most scandalous rumors!” Among stories about Shirley Temple, Clark Gable, Rudolph Valentino, Joan Crawford, Bette Davis and others; lo and behold, they mention Jeanette and the fact that LB Mayer ordered her to have an abortion BUT that she miscarried Nelson’s baby…see below.

And then, in another tabloid there is a cover story about Shirley Temple, “What the World Never Knew.” The article opens with “a murder attempt” that we are very familiar with, her 1939 radio debut with Nelson…and the magazine has small photo of the two together on that broadcast!

Interesting….!

 

Patriotic songs sung by Nelson and Jeanette

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This has been a rough election week for many Americans, whether your candidate of choice won or not.

Both Nelson and Jeanette were registered Republicans. Nelson was less vocal about it than Jeanette and as you know, they were both favorites of FDR. Nelson sang at FDR’s 1941 Inaugural Ball and together they sang a radio tribute show after FDR died. Democrat Harry Truman took then over as President and again, was friends with both Nelson and Jeanette. First Daughter Margaret Truman was a huge Mac/Eddy fan.

This emotional week ends with Veteran’s Day in which those who served in all wars are honored. Nelson in his own way was an unacknowledged WWII Vet and each year the numbers of those who served in that war dwindle quickly. Let’s take a deep breath and try to move forward in this 21st century of ours to find understanding and what we can agree on moving forward. So…here’s two songs of cheer from our very patriotic Nelson and Jeanette…

Nelson – America.mp3

Jeanette – Star Spangled Banner.mp3

Mac/Eddy Meeting, Clearwater, FL, Sunday Nov 6th

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We have finalized details for a club meeting in Clearwater, FL as follows:

Date: Sunday, November 6, 1-4 pm
Place: my mother’s condo (address to be provided when you RSVP. (For those coming from Tampa or not familiar with the area, the major roads nearby are Highway 19 and Gulf-to-Bay.)
Admission: $10 to cover food, payable at the door

IMPORTANT: My mom has moved to a different condo in her complex since the last meeting we had at her place. I don’t want to give her address out here so please:

1. email us  immediately if you’re planning to attend
2. how many people are in your party?
3. please provide your phone number
4. note anything you’d like me to bring for you in particular, ie, certain books or whatever

You will be emailed exact directions and address.

ALSO IMPORTANT: Based on the initial Facebook survey I did about this meeting, we are anticipating a smallish group so mom’s condo will work just fine…however; if many more people want to attend, we may have to shift the location to a nearby hotel. So please let me know today if you’re planning to join us. Either way, we will email you the exact address whether it’s held at mom’s or elsewhere.

I apologize for the lateness in finalizing these details, but I re-injured my back a few weeks ago and wasn’t sure I could travel. But mom is way overdue for a visit and also, we are way overdue having a meeting in Florida…so I’m making the trip and am excited to see some of you very soon! 🙂 We’ll have lots of time to answer questions and I’ll bring some video interviews to watch as well.

Sharon

Sharon

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