The San Bernardino County Sun from San Bernardino, California • Page 41

1L 1 '0 i Mi V. if i ill -7 I 3 'Here's Love' From Elaine CLO Has Dunn it Again SAN BERNARDINO SUN-TELEGRAM D-l Vegas, just live down the block from us and my brother's there too. So Adam always has the family around him. He's really a very happy child," revealed the talented brunette. With her child's best interest at heart, Miss Dunn and her husband have given him every opportunity to have a musical background.

He plays the piano and is "crazy about the drums." When and if Adam wants to enter the theater, it's a pretty good bet that he'll get the full support of his parents. Miss Dunn's form of relaxation when she is home, is a lot different from most full-time housewives. She enjoys domesticity! Not only does she like a nice, neat home, she likes keeping it that way. With her, gardening rates first and ironing, the very last. Slight in frame, Miss Dunn admits that she's somewhat of a health addict since she doesn't drink or smoke.

"It's not that I'm a prude, it's just that, well, I know what's good for me." She recalled a scene in "Birdie" where she was sup- Continued on 3, Column 6) "I love my home, my family. As soon as Friday comes and rehearsals are over, I hop in my car and drive for home," said Miss Dunn as she relaxed by the motel pool during the interview. Like others in the entertainment field, she is anxious that her audience know her as a person her interests, her background. "We really are people, you know. After all, we're somebody's next door neighbor!" laughed the young woman who has a warmth about her that makes you feel right at home.

Elaine Dunn is no different than any other mother when it comes to her son, Adam. She thinks he's wonderful and the feeling is mutual. As a matter of fact, he's pretty proud. "At first when I was gone on tour so much I did worry about him. His father, a very wonderful person, makes up for my absence.

He spends a lot of time with him. From his father, Adam has learned to play tennis, water ski and to be a prize-winning horseman. At the first opportunity I get, I go home and when I can't Adam flies out for the weekend. My parents, who have recently moved to Las By AGNES MARSH It's not easy having two faces. But there's a lady in town who does and she couldn't be happier.

She's proud of them both and rightly so. On stage she's Elaine Dunn; off stage, Mrs. Dean Shendal. Remembered a few years ago for her appearance as Linda Lowe in San Bernardino's Civic Light Opera's "Flower Drum Song," she's Doris Walker in their forthcoming production of "Here's Love." Professionally she's considered one of the up and coming stars in show business. Her success includes the starring roles in the national company of "Flower Drum Song" and "Bye Bye Birdie." About her performance in "Birdie" a critic for the show business magazine "Variety" had this to say: "A shining bundle of singing and dancing talents with sexy overtones, she delights in both her singing and acting." Privately, she's the wife of an executive of the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas and the mother of a 10-year-old son.

The family maintains a ranch in the suburbs of the Nevada resort as well as a house in the city. Casa Ninos Members Learn About CHS During Tenth Anniversary Celebration annual report for 1964 nearly 80 per cent in this group were unmarried and almost half of this number were teen-agers. Of the married couples whose children were placed for adoption, 46 per cent had other children. "Hopefully the unwed mother will come to us as soon as possible. In many instances she is accompanied by the natural father.

Together they can learn to trust us and we in turn have sufficient time to help them with their problems. By coming soon enough, these natural parents can plan carefully and thoughtfully for their child. There are no fixed requirements as to income, age or home ownership. The principal requirement to adopt is a love for children and the desire to be parents. Children's Home Society charges a $650 adoption fee which can be reduced or waived entirely depending on the circumstances.

"Let it be said that Children's Home Society does not keep couples from getting a family because of emphasized Mrs. Tandowsky. Report statistics for this (Continued on 2, Column 6) child's future, reaching a decision that they can live with the rest of their lives," said the speaker. To many couples with families the addition of another child appears to be more than they can handle. For them adoption seems the only way out.

With the help of a professional social worker, 20-40 per cent of them find a solution other than adoption. Although adoption is easier than ever before, it mustn't be overlooked that considerable study is given to those couples who wish to adopt a I A AA A 5 2 "i 4. A 7 "Bringing together a child's need for love and the love parents have to give expresses quite simply the main purpose of Children's Home Society," said Mrs. Marguerite Tandowsky when she addressed some 70 members of Casa Ninos who had gathered to celebrate the auxiliary's tenth anniversary. Now the largest adoption agency in the state, Children's Home Society was founded in 1891 by Dr.

and Mrs. J. R. Townsend, Methodist missionaries. Following the death of their only son in Jamaica they dedicated their lives to helping other children.

It was the firm belief of the Townsends that every child should be raised in a home rather than an institutional setting. In 1964, 1273 children were placed for adoption having received devoted care in 402 temporary boarding homes prior to their placement. Figures for 1965 show that already 16 children have been placed in adoptive homes by the Riverside San Bernardino District alone. "Children's Home Society has come a long way in its 70-odd year history, helping nearly 26,000 children. Last year 2,794 children were served in boarding homes and adoptive homes, an 11 per cent increase over the previous year.

Much of the credit for our continued growth is due to the women's auxiliaries who support and interpret our program," disclosed the charming gray-haired lady who serves as director of volunteers for the Los Angeles District and who will, as of June 1, become director of volunteers for the entire state. These auxiliaries, numbering over 190, contribute 20 per cent to the agency's budget. In addition to raising funds these volunteer groups, such as Casa Ninos, periodically hold layette showers to provide clothing for newborn infants. Other sources of support are adoption fees, 44 per cent; allocations from Community Chests and United Funds, 15 per cent, and private gifts and bequests. Mrs.

Tandowsky went on to explain that help is also provided natural parents in planning for their children. In the A rtVai llillii lmm They're Show-offs May 12 is the day when the sections within the San Bernardino Women's Club show off exactly what they have been doing throughout the year. Featured will be a luncheon at the clubhouse preceded by a hobby show and art demonstration. The Music Section will entertain during lunch, with a Book Fair and Friendship Table later. Bridge will be played following.

Planning the day are, from left, Mmes. Marlyn Smull, general sections chairman; Philip S. Monroe, club president, and David C. Cole, luncheon chairman. Monies derived from the section programs and the luncheon go into the club's Community Services Fund.

MMES. JOHN H. MONLUX AND A. MERLE SESSIONS help themselves to birthday cake.