Valley Times from North Hollywood, California • 13

13 Saturday, June 23, 1951 VALIEY MUSICIANS: Champ Butler Named Singing Find Of 1951 By TED KOVACH s1aTrre hysterlaI nd San to weep with have PhrRS? that iy- Then 1 to bawl too," have been synonymous with the said Champ, "1 The Moeambo opening for this Inur htetorTuof rlnRPr young star his first has won big break, although he had al-f and in (he short ready been sn-nked into the public 1 W6eks as has young eye vla Columbia records. His first release for the label a short time Just two weeks ago tonight, ago was "Dear, Dear, Dear backed Champ was informed that he was by "Dry Land. He has since made to open the following Tuesday eight sides, the. last two, Them night as singing star of the Mo- There Eyes" and "At Your Peck carubo. The closest he had ever And Cali," were Just released, gotten to the niterys stage be- Presently, there Is talk at Co-foie was In the parking lot, By lumbia Records of dueling him now, the entire nation knows that with one of the label's top female only eight months ago, Champ singers.

parked cars at thd Morambo. Champs first coast-to-coast In the wee hours, Sunday morn- radio appearance on the "Carrm Ing, Champ awoke "his arranger tlon Show with Jj Stafford last and had his tailor get out cf bed, Sunday evening brought so much There was much work to be ac- response that he has been signed compllshed before he could open for a return engagement a week the following Tuesday. His ar- from, tomorrow on the same ranger began preparing the music broadcast, for stage presentations and copy- Born in Si, Louis, Missouri, the lMs wrote out the parts. This took freckle-faced handsome young man place day and night until the Tues- now 23 years old, was brought to day opening. California when but a ygar old.

When the Moeambo closed its He conies by his music talent na- ARCHITECT'S DRAWING OF NEW VAN NUYS CHURCH St. Andrew's "Builder's Crusade" seeks to raise construction funds (Valley Times photo) DAILY PRACTICE Chomp Butler, new singing sensation who climbed from job at Moeambo parking lot attendant within eight months to club's current star, shown practicing vocal numbers. Hodenfield Named Chairman Of Woodland Hills Carnival Chambers Plan Jojnt Endeavors TARZANA-The Chambers of Commerce of Reseda and Tarzana, at a joint meeting at Gump's Restaurant in Tarzana, resolved to unit the efforts of both organizations in the interests of West Valley progress. President C. L.

Smith, of the Tarzana group outlined the purpose for which the meeting was held. His sentiments were echoed by the Reseda Chamber president, Chnrles Neff, who said that the rapid expansion of business In thp area more than Justifies the proposed plan to use joint Chamber of Commerce action on mailers of common Interest. Both Reseda and Tarzana groups are concerned with the progress on the Reseda-To-The-Sen highway movement, now befme the authorities tor consideintion, Preliminary plans (or a two-day outdoor relehratlon to be held at Reseda Tnrk, under sponsorship of both Reseda and Tainna chandlers, were discussed by the members, present. The plan would give the business houses of Reseda and Tarzana an opportunity to entertain thousands ot residents of the West- Valley region, spokesmen said. IOOF Group To Go To Baptist Church Sunday Services SAN FERNANDO- San Fernando Odd Fellow and Rebekah will allend church servires at the First Hnptlsl Church on Sunday.

Margaret Moye was appointed local good fellowship chairman and Rose Singteman, by Ruth Flint, publicity and press chnlr-men, at the recent meeting of San Fernando Rehekahs. Baihara Henry, vice grand, gave the financial report of the annual May dinner. Hospitalized members included Evelyn Ilarmon, Louise Copeland and Dave Dalton. Prize for the card party that followed the business meeting went to Howard Tinker, Jessie Collins, Helen Martin, llettie Brown, Lol Jorgenson, Margaret Moye, Bob Moye, Demar Snnthworth, Robert Henry, Susan Schaefer, Irene Zoll, Bessie De Careovtlle and Ada Worden. WOODLAND I11L1-S Milton Hodenfield has heen named chairman for the Woodland Hills Community Centei Carnival and Circus July 28.

Fentuicd aitinotioii will be Johnny Strong's Circus. Theie will he a Chuck Wagon Dinner, geneial stoic, dancing, and a vaneiy show. l.ots of free entertainment will bo offered with Howard Perkin as master of ceremonies. Proceeds will go toward maintenance of the Community Centei building used by civic organizations and Community Church. Chairman Hodenfield Is president of the Woodland Hills Mens Club.

Ills wife has served as president of the Co-operative Nursery School, The following committee assignments have heen made for the carnival; General store, Nila llo-denfield; post office, Barbara 1-angrhlgc; circus, Janet Watson; food and refreshments, Wilma Ely; dancing, Julio Buchanan; variety show, Frederick Burton; games, diaries Rei; Ninths, Clarence Os-hurn; decorations, Ben Wesner; prizes, Scott Glenn; electrlelan, Robert Galley; finance, Nalt Ely, and tickets, Frida Haueter. Mrs R. W. Hutchings will be the nurse on duly that day. Monday night show.

Chomp knew turally. Ills mother left a brilliant 'on, L5 be and a he danced, sung, played the bongo that he had less then 24 hours to operatic career to settle down as ru.n dlms and dld cbnnts. polish off all the rough corned the wife of Monroe Butler. jL1.0"' hp(ir ln Bpve.rly HilU; ps; boy wbo practically had "The band took a short break for Mrs. Butler' always secretly a' fal as Pasadena nt Hollywood as his hometown, a smoke at 2:00 a.m and I re- hoped that Champ one day would to look around for some- worked and waited for that elu- hearsed with rhem until 5:00 a.m.," become Interested In music but lng 0 After spending a sive break.

said Champ. "We knocked off for never outwardly encouraged it be- ot dnys, bvlng at the At the time Champ was paik- a few hours sleep, then rehearsed cause of her husband's profession. T.M.C.A. and existing on peanut Ing ems at the Moeambo, the same from two until five o'clock Tues- Champ's father was ln Mid-West butter and tomatoes, they decided friend as ho had left home with day afternoon again. I knew that polity's and for that reason, the nPHr 'h1 homes, him when he was 15, brought Bar-this would be the last rehearsal family felt It should remain clear vjhllP Kltl ng at.

Dr 'f' bnra Belle, the fnhulous theatrical before the actual opening I of any theatrical entanglements, ery antt hungrily manager out to the Mogambo to began to lose my appetite 'Of course by this time Champ's bemoaning their respective fates, meet the Champ. Of course, she "When the clock began 'to press father has decided that if It's okay thpy wplp a hamburger had gone to the club expecting to 11:30, which was show time." I for Winston Churchill to have a and malted milk by a man sitting hear him sing. She only discovered began to feel numb" he said "I stage daughter It certainly Is okay nPxt to them, However, the offer he would be parking their car was so scared standing behind wlth him. was only good If one of them when they pulled Into the lot. the curtain waiting for the zero A close friend and associate of Champ walked Barbara looked at a very good hour, that I had the feeling that Champ's dad was the brilliant, 0VPr t0 mlke tbt was used to looking guy, frank blue eyes, red I was going to get sick to my former speaker of the House of ca" waitresses and started sing- hair and freckles saw the foot- stomach Representatives; Champ Clark.

So lnK' So- fr he literally ball shoulders that would appeal to "My heart seemed to throb so at birth It was natural for Mr. ng for his supper. the gals and decided she liked what hard that I thought the Jnrs would Butler to name his son Champ After a song out of his she saw. She made an appointment rip me wide open. I felt like I did Clark Butler.

Champ Is very proud and some food into It, he with Champ the next day to listen before I took my first parachute (be name and is determined decided he had better get himself to hUn sing. With the first song jump that one day It will mean as much back home and bnck to school. she was intrigued. By the second Zero hour finally came Champ 1 bis chosen profession. When he completed high school, song, she was sold and signed him threw apart the curtain and made Champ, an only child, went to be went Into the Army; enlisting to a personal management eon-history.

The thunderous applause achool in California. He attended (be para -troopers. After his trnct. that followed each song Champ Rosewood Grammar School, John Army discharge, he went after his Funny, Hollywood had Champ Butler sang united the audience as Burroughs Junior High, Beverly lnKmg career In earnest. For two Butler on her doorstep for years one person- thrilled that the lad Hill High School and finally yonrs, be knocked around Holly- hut it took a little gal from had made good shifted before graduation to Bel- wood doing odd Jobs and taking New Yoik by the name of Barbara After he took his last curtain mont High School Los Angeles.

every opportunity to sing. Belle to recognize the great talent call, he ran out the front door of At school, they never gavj him When he wasn't parking cars, of this Champ and bring him to the 'building, choked with emotion, time to concentrate on ainging be- washing dishes or being bus boy at your allentlon, Frankie Lame, who had been In cause he was alwuys out with the the Moeambo, he was sitting ln as Barbara Belle, who so very ably the audience, grabbed Champ, football, baseball and bnvkethnll singer for a night at some session guided Champ's career; Charlotte threw his arms around him ami teams. In the back of his mind with various groups around town, Rogers, the Mocambo's dynamic said You killed 'em, Champ." was the thought that one day he Of course, practically alt of them publicity manager; Moeambo Champ's mother, a former opera would become a singer It were benefits. He formed a trio owner, Charlie Morrison and rec-smger, was also ln the audience, would have to wait until he could with two girls and called -them- ord promoter Jerry Johnson de-She was hearing her son sing for create that career himself. He's a selves The Holidays.

Fora short serve the credit for awakening the first time In public. She rushed very determined young men who time, he end a dancer formed an America to the singing "find of to her son's dressing loom, almost Insists on making his own way. art. It was a romedy act In which 1551 Champ Butler. St.

Andrew's In Building Fund Drive VAN NUYS "Builders Cru-sade" of the congregation of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church of Van Nuys began with a kick-off dinner at the Patio Restaurant In Van Nuys. The crusade is seeking to raise $10,000 towHid construction of a new church building at Sherman Way and Orion Ave, in Van Nuys. It will end on July 1. Wayne Pfundsteln, chairman of solicitation, was the toastmaster at the kick-off dinner.

The guest speaker was the Rev. 3. Benner Weaver of Inglewood. W. O.

Llndstrom, general campaign chairman, spoke on "Why Are We Here?" The Rev. G. IL Meyer, pastor of St. Andrew spoke on "Looking Toward Tomorrow." G. A.

Lamphear, campaign director, also spoke. San Fernando Man Wins $1300 On Radio Quiz SAN FERNANDO The painstaking habits of a 62-year-old X-ray technician paid off to tht tune of $1300 In Defense Bonds for Eugene A. Salvo, employe and resident of the Veteran's Hospital in San Fernnndo. Salvo was awarded that prize for Identifying Anita O'Day i the Mystery Singer on the radio contest program of that name over CBS. He said he spotted Miss O'Day hy comparing her voice with those of singers In his family's phonograph record collection.

Salvo was notified by the Toni company, sponsors, that he Is the only member of his sex to have won the weekly contest. G.O.P. Club Holds Final Meeting VAN NUYS Members of the Sun Fernando Valley Womens Republican Club have adjourned for the summer following final meeting of the yenr at the Van Ntrjs Womens Club. Guest speaker lit the adjournment meeting was Courtney, secretary of the Citizens Committee of the Hoover Committee. The author of the proposed 21rd amendment, Willis E.

Slone, president of the American Progress Foundation, and past district governor ot the Lions Club, told "The Amerlcnn Story." The 'fall season will commence with a fashion show, with Actor Adolph Menjou as the guest speaker. Correspondent To Speak BURBANK Bruce Thomas, foreign corresjHindeni, will speak on "A Foreign Correspondent Re ports," as a guest speaker of the Burbank Rotary Club on June 28 'nils will be a lecture on Thomas's ninth tour through Europe, COMMUNITY BRIEFS NEW ATTORNEY Newest West Valley attorney is Lawrence A. i a graduate of tie law school of Southwestern University, who has opened offices ot 7 120 Vi Reseda Reseda. B'nai B'rith Sets Season's Final Social Meeting SAN FERNANDO A I participation skit arc slated as entertainment for the final Joint soeial meeting for the season of the Fernangele B'nai B'rith on Junp 28 al the Menorah Temple, 50.1 Workman San Fernando. Meyer Rosen and Jean Norlns head the committee for the affair.

Refreahments will be served. Sherman T. Stenherg, graduate of San Fernando High School, was annouryed as winner of the B'nai Brith citizenship award and presented with a watch hy Ben Levitt, representing the Fernangelet Lodge. The Fcmnngeles Lodge has to date donated about 27 pints of blood to the Red Cross Blood Bank. Anyone wishing to donate blood may obtain Information hy calling Barry Slone, donor chairman.

City Workers Hold Outing At Reseda Girl Scout Wins Post At Big Pine BURBANK Carolyn Deitsrlv man, Burbank senior girl scout of Mounted Troop .12, has gone to Santa Monica Girl Scout Camp "Mnnzanila at Big Pina for eight weeks as assistant horseback rjd-Ing counselor. She left Monday. June 18. Carolyn has heen a girl scout for 10 years and now working with Mariner Girl Scout Troop 3. She It a recent graduate of John Burroughs Junior High School.

She Is the daughter of Mr. and Mr. James M. Deltschman, 1116 N. California Burbank.

Mr. Deltschman Is a member of the Toastmaster Club and of the Civil Defense Speakers Bureau of Burbank. Mr. Deltschman 1 camping chairman for the Burbank Girl Scout Council. 'Fiesta Under The Stars' On Tonight NORTH HOLLYWOOD-Fourth annual "Fiesta Under the Stars" will he held tonight on the ground of Temple Beth Htltel, 12328 Riverside Dr.

Candy Candida will head the entertainment program with Sid Znld and his musicians providing the music. Thne working on the affair are Sam Harris and Dr. Harry Baers, chairman of the Fiesta; Ben Bernstein' and Joe Levinson, ticket commltiee; Sid Krus chairman of house committee; Alfred Kranlck, gift committee; Milton Marten, publicity, and Mas L. Sands, entertainment. LA TUNA CANYON Boyce Cowglll celebrated his fifth birthday with a birthday luncheon at the home of his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Herbert Cowglll, 9841 La Tuna Canyon Rd. Boyce's guests were Gary Havens. David and Lee Lorentson, Jerry Henry, Dorothy and Phillip Wall and sisters Mnrylynn and Lydia, Five generations gar hered at the home of Mrs. K.

E. Parker, 9315 Sunlnnd to celebrate the first birlhady of little Colleen MacDonald, Mrs. Parkers granddaughter. Colleen Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

John MacDonald of Van Nuys. Her great-great grandmother, great grandmother and grandmother were there to help her enjoy a patio dinner party for fifteen guests. Mmes. Harvey Sehaub, Eric Mattson and Charles Hnvey were guests at the home of Mrs. E.

Snmuelson on La Tuna Canyon Rd, for four o'clock coffee. Other guests were Mrs. Gorennn and Mrs. Ilman of Beverly Hills. Mrs.

Herbert Cowglll and Mis Harvey Schauh, Junior pa-t prnsl-dent and newly elected president of the Vinedale P.T.A., attended the post-convention lunchpon at the Blltmore Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Watson, former residents of the Canyon, are now living In Atlanta, Ga, PACOIMA A farewell party for Emilio Solis, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs.

L. Soils of 12532 Osborne who was re cently Inducted Into the Army, was given at his home by family and friends. He wilt be stationed at Fort Ord for basic training. He Is a graduate of San Fernando High School. Reseda Cub Pack Presents Awards At Final Meeting RESEDA -ljist regular im ding of Cub Pack 10 was held June 15 at the home of Cub Scout Glen Le Vant, Four new members were welcomed Into the pack.

They are James Ramsey, Scott Cooper, J. Steven Kaufmnnn and Gary Gray, Dens 3 and 5 were awarded first and second place for having the best display. Awards presented Included the following: Dougins Reeves, assist ant denner; Woody Purdue, two silver arrows; John Zimmerman, wolf badge; Jack Connell, wolf and assistant denner; Ward Koutnlk. denner and silver arrow, and Steven Powers, assistant dennei and wolf. Chris Kilfer was graduated into the hoy scouts and Mrs Billie Purdue received a one-year pin.

Dinner Meeting SAN FERNANDO San Fernnndo Toastmasters hosted the Net tit Hollywood club at a joint dinner meeting held In the Porter Hotel, San Fernnndo, Charles Montague, vice principal of Mornlngslde school wa toastmasler for the evening, Roy Richardson and Guy Austin were speaker from the San Fernando group. RESEDA Reseda Park was the scene of the annual picnic of the Valley Branch of the fis AngMcx Department of Building and Salety, More than 100 member and their families gathered for a pot -lurk lunch, followed by an afternoon of game and baseball, Responsible for planning the outing were Paul llavtlng, manager; Harry Van Kerkoff, principal plumbing Inspector; amt Jake Nevswanger, principal electrical inspector. Master of ceremonies for the occasion was James Turner, senior Inspector of the heating and ventilating department. NORTHRIDGE Mrs. Ivtut Tlholtz's brother, Jim Crosby, flew here from Chicago to spend a few days with Mrs.

Tihnllz and her husband, Dr. Ivan Tiholiz, before leaving for overseas duty A Father' Day barbecue was given hy Mr, and Mrs. Lestci Hagan at their home on Devonshire St. Among those present were Dorothy and Tom Bonnet. Gerry and George Hagan, Helen and Bart Genesl, Adelaide and Frank Dougherty, Wynn and Ted Rlekett and Dr.

and Mrs. Ivan Tlhollz. Mr. and Mrs. I.

Benson have heen pendlng their week ends boating and swimming at Lake Malibu, where they have a rot-tage. Myrtle Twelvetrees gave Betty Bowen a birthday party at her home. The birthday enke was baked hy Gladys Babcock. The Babcocks, Gladys, Stuart and Billy, are off to Santa Barbara, where they have a boat at the Santa Barbara Yacht Club. They are sailing from Santa Barbara to the Catalina Isthmus for a two weeks vacation.

Mr, and Mrs. A. 3. Druseh's new home on Lawn St. Is almost finished and they will be moving In any day now.

John and Sue Druch, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Drusch's son and daughter-in-law, are well known In Nort bridge.

Mr, and Mrs. A. J. Druseh's house is built on the property adjoining their son. LA CRESCENTA Mrs.

Cecil Tilslon was hostess el a luncheon for a group of her friends that have formed a Hewing circle. Among those enjoying the" afternoon were More. Brucr Gentry, Lloyd Roe, F. R. Holford, Gilbert Rlvenshurgh, and Rose Schrcck.

Mrs. Hugh Fowler has hern visiting at the home of her family. Mr, and Mm, William Sprague and Nancy, while her husband was taking a two-weeks cruise with the Naval Resene on Ijtke Huron Before returning to Denser she visited with her fronds and spent a few days at Del Mar. Frank Smith of Rosemary Ave Is now home from the Good Hospital where he underwent urery Iasi week, Mr. and Mrs.

Ruedl Lee reeent-y enjoyed a weekend at Twenty-nine Palms, Mr Rose Rose of Community Ave. is improving very nieely following an opprallon, friends say WICKIUP Jo Jarkaon rpports seeing two eougars hard hy his cabin hear Wildcat Canyon. His wife, Pauline, was busy and was unable to shoot them, he said, so the two cougar escaped, heading In the direction of Straw berry Mountain. He said be observed them through a chink the cabin wail. The Jacksons were visiting from Van Nuys, where Jo Is a UTTLEROCK Mrs.

Cloa Caraway and daughter, Martha, of Lynwood, spent the weekend with Mrs. Caraway's sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jacobson. She will stay with her aunt for several weeks.

Monty Little left Sunday morning to Join other members of the California Cadet Corps at Lancaster. From there they entrained for San Luis Obispo for two weeks military encampment, Mr. and Mrs. F. O.

Harper and family left on Monday morning for a two-week vacation In Denver and the nearby'mountalns. They will do some trout ftehlng along the way. Shlrleen Rarlrk celebrated her birthday Saturday and her mother Invited several little friends to their home. Ice cream, birthday cake and punch were served to the guests. The Sunday Church School teachers of the Llttlerock Community Presbyterian Churrh met to make final plans for the summer months.

After the meeting adjourned cake and punch was served to Rev. Henry C. S. Keeton, pastor. Mlsa Margaret West, director of Christian education.

Raymond Gould, Mrs. Franrls Men temeler, Ruth Raymond, Mr, and Mrs. Floyd Lorentz and -Mrs. R. S.

Primer, Billy Perteet and Dan Llntcmoot both had their tonsils out the past week, and Jimmy Burling was the victim of a bad gash In the hand, requiring 7 stitches. Kenneth Ylngllng now stationed at Fort Ord. spent the week end at his home. Bill Shirley from Camp Roberts also was home for the weekend, and will soon be home for 11 days. Mr and Mrs.

Ray Arthur of Garden Grove visited Mrs. Arthur's sister, Mrs. W. G. Raffensperger, On Mondny they, along with Mr.

and Mrs, Otto Jnsnn, their daugh thr, and family, went to Boulder Dam, and I-ns Vega Mr. and Mrs, Martand Pcgman of Minneapolis. brother of Mrs Lawrence Dooljp, left on Monday for their home, after spending several weeks here. Mr. and Mrs, R.

M. Riesner of VNalla, railed at the Everette Martin and Ernest Roy homes, on Saturday. IA CRESCENTA Paul Srhubert won the Amerlran legion Award as outstanding stu dent of Clark Junior High School at graduation exercises at the Glendale High School auditorium The girls' award went to Susan Lacy, The award were made by a member of Verdugo Hills Amerl can Legion Tost 288, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Kurtz have Just returned from a three-week trip to the Rotary International Convention In Atlantic City.

On their trip they made aeveral stops to visit with their friends and relatives. Carl Kane is home for the summer to visit his parents. He Is a student at Georgetown University Model 690 (Illustrated) 319 EMERSON 19" I QC CONSOLE 1 As Low As towr. in -on am, SUnset 37397 Open I to I Friday 'til I You Save $170 IAU WINS WINGS Jocquelme Griffin, 21, hot been graduated from the Western Air Lines Stewardess School and is now on flight duty. Her home is ot 5243 Leghorn Ave RHODA ST, P.T.A.

for the coming year will be Mrs. John Mattes. Television Radio Appliance Company 11225 MAGNOLIA N. HOLLYWOOD iwiN HAIft, i 1 1 rtcen mcnthiO twins, Leslie and Wesley turtle ot Hacotma, aren't sure scrtin'a a the thong to do os Ernie Stribhng gets out barber shears, Mrs, Wesley Tuttle (left) and Wesley Sd. (right), supervise job.

ten rt nm or LANnntsHtM.