VOL. VII I, NO. I PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 1969

~~ /1' ~' > ~ s 0 fC\ rn ~ < LLI ~ ~ y "' ~' 1'/ ~ FROM CHARLIE ... Even though some of us almost got sick when the demolition crew came in and we had our doubts when the construction started, we found the architects knew what they were do, ing and they did a swell job. We've had compli, men ts - and raves - on the new locker rooms and new section. What a place for outdoor par, ties when the weather is right. Opening night it was very, very gay.

We now have'a new "in" spot. No one need get upset if they can't get in the Garden Room, as the Upper Gallery Room is all opened up and will even be better next year with tennis courts to give it some action. The Terrace will be a wonderful place for lunch and, on warm nights, for dinner-and, if it's cold, eat inside and look outside.

My guess is that soon the big word will be "on the Terrace" rather than "in the Garden Room." Already the "in" group have discovered the "Terrace." Things are going very smoothly this year, and I know you are going to enjoy your Club. Harold Hicks and a group of our friends Next year the two new courts will be built for were having lunch up there one day, and I heard sure, making the Terrace and Upper Gallery people say, "Why can't we lunch up there?" dining rooms all the more attractive. They can, but they gotta ask. Due to everyone taking turns getting the flu The new locker rooms are quite elegant and (or whatever it was), we had a heck of a time we now have saunas for boys and girls. getting our Bulletin out.

The Farrell House has been completely I , myself, miss coming to the Club, but my opened up inside and is now an elegant place father takes me on a leash early in the morning for private parties. Some of the most successful once in a while when no one is there, and then we've ever had have been held in there this year. he takes me over to the park for a romp. Last summer I was in duck soup as he took me to the Lilly says that all you boy and girl dogs have golf club and let me run around in 105 to 110 been pretty good about running loose around degrees, but there were plenty of palm trees to the Club since (I put out the edict) last season. hide under when he stayed out in the sun hit, We could have gotten in a lot of trouble as the ting those silly white balls. County Health Office were about to swoop down on us. All for now and thank you for your \\·on, derful cooperation. Lilly Farrell We have about 50 applications for member, ship that are being very carefully processed. P.S. I am 15 years old now, can ·r see too good, You wouldn't believe that we lose about that am deaf but I can still mell my way around many each year for many reasons beyond our -or my father. control. Lilly The Southwest Naval Command­ ery, in conjunction with the Navy League, was the biggest and most colorful we've ever had for the sec­ ond year in succession. We had Ad­ miral Tom Moorer, Chief of Naval Operations, as guest speaker. Ad­ miral Moorer is the top man in the Navy, bar none. Colorful Admiral Jocko Clark, my Admiral, was here for the second season in a row. This meeting is getting to be very impor­ tant, as they all like to come to the Club.

Next year we will have the Southwest Naval Commandery Congress here in conjunction with the Commandery and Naval League meeting which will make it a day longer. I am sure that having it early in December at the lowest ebb of activity, no one is going to mind a little inconvenience for a couple of nights. After all, it is our Navy and in troubled times, we need 'em, and badly. / GLORIA'S CORNER The new season has zoomed into being. From the opening night par­ ty in the Farrell House, which Nat and Valorie Dumont enjoying the ever Gayle and Herbert Berns at the Jergins­ was bigger than any in past wonderful music of our own Tony Rose. Scott party at the Farrell House. Racquet Club history (and that's saying a lot), to the pres­ ent, it's jam-packed and fun and gaiety every day and night. Members discovered and en­ joyed the new extended outside dining area on opening night, and many diners requested that their tables be placed under the stars. The eve was balmy and members drifted between the Terrace Room and patio and the Garden Room and patio. In the wee hours, Tony Rose Rear Admiral Sheldon H. Kinney, Commander moved his band outside and Cruiser-Destroyer Group and Attack Carrie1 there was fruging and watusi­ Striking Force, 7th Fleet and prosecution oi Happy people at our Happy opening, Ann Operation Sea Dragon in the Gulf of Tonkin ing poolside. Despite the warm and Carl Goldenberg. speaking at Navy League luncheon. evening, everyone kept their cool; they danced up a storm but no one fell in. The new fashion delight, long pajamas and city pants, appeared for the first time at a Racquet Club opening on many of the best-dressed femmes. There was Mrs. Zeppo Marx in Jax black bell-bottom pants and a white tunic top, Mrs. Jack Dunbar in exquisite grey chiffon pleated pants (very full) with grey sequined bodice, Ed Mc.Coubrey, General V. H. Krulack for­ mer head of the Marines in the Pacific (Blood and even our own Julie Cope­ and Guts Krulack) and Tom Hogan, president of the Palm Springs Navy League. General land in a white lace pantsuit. Carl · Goldenberg and Brownie Stewart Krulack was guest speaker at Navy League Some of the more than 400 "swingin a~- a swingin party." luncheon. greeted by Charlie Farrell were Mel Ferrer who escorted a lady . named Jesse Sanders and dined with Seth Baker and his date. Richard Millen, president of the club who was with the Da­ vid Tulcins and Robert Tulcins all of New York. Mary Alice Millen was having a fling in the Orient, but returned a few weeks later. Jack Warner was an early ar­ rival and the Harold Mirisches and Jack Entratter were late ar­ rivals. Rosalie and George Hearst, Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Herbert and Mrs. Herbert's sister Katherine Stableford. the Doyle Cottons, Kay and Dolph Obergfel were at one table and the Nat Dumonts at another with a party of friends. Jack Hogan came out from the East after selling his interest in the United Insurance Com­ pany of America - instead he now has an interest in three banks. More who came from the East for the opening were Belmont Tobin and Harry Kra­ mer. The Lionel Steinbergs and Arnold Kunodys were with the Zeppo Marxes. Nelda and Joe Linsk were in the throng with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Scott, Charlie, Dorothy and Diane Jergins. The Buster and Stevie Collier, ~cotts and !,ergins hosted a cocktail party introducing a new group Brownie Stewart and Antoine The Gems. Morengo. The Gavin Herberts came up for the opening from the Balboa Bay Club and were with P. C. Brown. Talented composers from Paul Francis "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing" Webster and his wife, Gloria, to Leith "Jud," "Lanc­ er," and "Land of the Giants" Stevens with his mate, Liz, were there. Also on tap were Rose­ mary and David McDonald, Greg Bautzer and Nancy Cuff­

man, Mrs. Lew Landers and Edna Root Shapiro, CDF (hiding behind dark glasses), Helen Julian Averett, Barbara Palmer, Kenaston, Bill Boggess and Emma (Mrs. Rex) Bartlett. the Sam Firks (Geri in a chic Pucci bare midnff gown), the George Wrights, Lou_ Taub­ mans, Gil Nathansons, Ann and Benson Littman, Florence and Bob Grundt, the Jack Mei­ selmans, Lloyd Sigmons and so many more. One of the fun parties of this season was hosted by the Lee Scotts and Dorothy and Diane Jergens to introduce Richard Vale and The Gems. The pow­ wow was held in the 'Farrell House and was fun from start to finish, with the hosts look­ ing like a scene from a movie Twinkle Toes Carl Goldenberg and Nelda "We're having a great season," say Bill Da­ Linsk ::swinging it up" to the music of "The as they danced to the rhythm vis, Sherman and Jeanne Hull. Gems. of The Gems as they greeted guests on the receiving line! CDF, our Leader, was a knockout in a blue Nehru jack­ et, white slacks and beads all borrowed from the Racquet Club shop. He wore his hair combed over his forehead and had on circular dark glasses. Would you believe . . . the star of "Seventh Heaven"? Enjoying the fun were Kay and Dolph Obergfel, Helen Kenaston, Rex Bartlett and his wife, Emma (she looked so chic in black dress and a wow of an Postmaster Kettman , alias Chief of Police and Palm Springs great friend . Congressman The "Curley Twins" Waltah and Gretchen ostrich feathered cape), Joan John Tunney. Clarke. Bering, the Johnny Dawsons and Warren Dawsons. Harry Joe Brown and his Dorothy were present and so were Edna Rothbart, Frances Heifetz, Paula and Fred C. Pen­ ney, the Frederick Sleights, Gayloe and Herbert Burns, Ann and Carl Goldenberg, Ed­ nah Root Shapiro (just back from New York where she had a whirl with Mrs. Harold Hicks) and dozens of others. It's nice to welcome Mrs. John Hearst back to the desert.

Her daughter, Debbie, not only A coup le of silly Hippies. 7 and Richard Vale Richard Vale of "The Gems" and Ann Littman sings up a storm but played her of " The Gems." showing us the latest dance steps. up-beat piano one night to the delight of Tony Rose, Doug Macy, Dick and Mary Alice Millen, among onlookers. Mrs. Hearst dined at the club re­ cently with Ruth Zuckerman, Lloyd Pantages and Carmen Considine. Gilbert Roland was in during the Charles Farrell Invitational and although Dino Martin lost the tennis match, entertain­ ment companions and rooters included Warren Cowan and

Barbara Rush, Eva Gabor and Opening party and happy people Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tulcin, Richard Brown, Lottie and Richard Millen, Mr. and Mrs. David Tulcin. Must have been a good joke! Harold Mirisch, Mervyn Le­ Roy, John Holland, Paul Lu­ kas, Jack Warner, Donald Woods and Fritz Loewe. What a crush during the hol­ idays! (And why not, we can all be thankful for living in Palm Springs-or being able to visit here.) The Jennings Langs (she's pretty Monica Lewis) dined with Marlo Lewis and his wife (Marlo is Monica Lewis Lang's brother, in case you didn't know) and the Dave Tulcins. Others in for dinner were the

entire Dean Martin clan, from "The Year of the Pants" - Monica Lang, Millie Tulcin, Mina Dean and Jean and the smaller Bess Lewis and Mary Alice Millen. fry to Claudia and her husband and of course Dino (who re­ turned the next day for more tennis). David Janssen popped in with Rosemary Forsythe and Variety columnist Army Ar­ cherd made the scene-his first visit here in close to 20 years! George Christy from Town and Country and magazine, is a frequent visitor and thanks, George, for the beautiful Christmas package about the Racquet Club m

Town and Country. Leith and Liz Stevens with Rosemary McDon­ There's no family more at­ ald agree that it's great to have the Club open again. tractive than the Bob Stacks and their youngsters and they were on hand recently and Burt Lancaster stopped by for a few moments. It's always nice to welcome Richardson Dillworth, former mayor of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Dillworth to the Racquet Club. They are desert enthusi­ asts and are here at least twice a year, including December. The Leo Owens were in several times an.cl so were the Freddie Martins, the Niles Howells and Mary' Hurrell. , Members seem pleased over Admiring the beautiful buffet at the Borwick party, Zeppo Marx, Minna the elegant new lockers at the Wallis and Barl:iara Marx. club and Hazel Kunody says she's keeping almost as many things here as at home. Even Ralph Bellamy check_ed in and gave Charlie his approval. Among the many members and guests on hand New Year's Eve were club founder Charles Farrell, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Boch, Mr. and Mrs. Nat Du­ mont, Mr. and Mrs. Mel Burns, the Ralph Storys, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Robbin, and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Levee, the Richard Mil­ lens and Seth Baker, the Dave Charlie handing out the trophies to Charles Friends get together: Mrs. Polland Maroney Tulcins with Mr. and Mrs. McMillen, runner-up, and Ken Beer, winner of and Mr. and Mrs. George Hearst, Sr. Marlo Lewis and Mr. and Mrs. the Seniors 60 and over. Jennings Lang (Monica Lewis), Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dunbar and Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Hull, Mr. P. C. Brown, Mrs. Joseph Linsk, Mrs. B. J. San Chez, John Holland, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bork and Mr. and Mrs. Morrie Geyer, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Friedlander, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Holt with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Grad and Joan Billings, Dr. Albert Wohlstetter and Mrs. Wohlstetter, Jimmy Mor­ ton, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Marx, Mrs. John Hearst with a party including her talented Lottie Mirisch, Mervyn LeRoy, Eva Gabor, Richard Brown (in foreground), Charlie Kahn and Barbara Rush. "You're a funny man Charlie Dick daughter, Debbie, Dr. and Mrs. Brown." Julius Kaplan and many others. Seated with the Dtimonts, who were spending their 1 5th annual New Year's Eve at the club, were Judge and Mrs. Jack Leslie from Beverly Hills, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark and Ro­ manda de Vries. Seeing in the New Year with Mr. and Mrs. Burns were the Ed Thrashers and their daugh­ ter, Leslie, and Mr. .and Mrs. Jack Sullivan who will lease a home here for the winter. Their permanent home is in The two Bobs meet again !Galloway and Sherman. that is). Here's a toast to - as Newport Beach. Charlie affectionately calls them-"The Old Ooh .. H ow sweet it is! Mina Bess and Marlo Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Schiff Goats." Lewis. were present in the Garden . Room - Mrs. Schiff looking lovely in her evening gown with long white ermine coat to the floor. Among the many arriving in time to blow the noisemakers and welcome the New Year at the Racquet Club were Mr. and Mrs. Dolph Obergfel, promi­ nent dress designer Jo Cope­ land who is staying at the club during the holidays, Mrs. Edna Rothbart and John Morris, Mrs. George Cameron, Doug Macy and Gloria Olsen, and When we all started to get sick! many others. Among prominent out , of , towners spending the holiday at the Racquet Club were Mr. and Mrs. Mike Frankovich (Binnie Barnes) and Sir Carol and Lady Reed from London, England. Jack Benny joined Hazel Kunody, Marge Jackson and Louise Steinberg for lunch­ eon on New Year's Day. The New Year holiday was so crowded that as the words of the song "Phoenix" go, "the telephone kept ringing right off the wall ... " To one and all, only good And sicker! Mr. and Mrs. James Hicks at the opening. (We practically raised Jim.) things in 1969. RACQUETIQUE Helen Breeding Each season as a wave of fashion excitement builds up, one must anticipate its peak. The avant garde, mixed with certain basic loves, is a well­ rounded story. Many high fash­ ion extremes need evaluation, as fashion feeds on change - but - at the moment, it looks like the lady of the house will wear the pants. It is a wide, Night Tennis! and on into the night went the Seniors Doubles. Bill Davis and Julie Copeland congratulate the winners, 'Bob wide wonderful worl,d of pants. Galloway and Bob Sherman, and runner-ups But°c'h Krikorian From stovepipe to elephant to and Joe Woolfson. bellbottom-from city pants to evening pants. It's all called the "Trouser Hour Power." For men the name of the game is color and fabrics-new fabrics engineered with specific models in mind. Imagine see-through shirts, print trousers and body­ line clothes. All designed with the informal life in mind. Some of the fashion is a little way-out in some instances perhaps, but with the men's fashion pace ac­ celerating, the way-out is fast Pancho Guzman, Dino Martin, Barbara Marx, Mike Howard becoming the way-in. Speaking and Bill Young. Winners of the Men's Doubles Mike and Bm. of in ... won't you come in­ to The Racquet Club Shop and view the new!

Enjoying the party during the 13th Annual Charlie Farrell Invi­ tational: seated, Lito Alvarez, host Charlie, Richard Bohrnstedt, John Yeomans; standing, Jim Hobson, Tito Vasque:z, Tom Leonard and Jeff Borowiek. ard Leach, captain of our United States Junior Team, won an uphill battle over Ecuador's champion, Pancho Guzman, 2-6, 7-5', 6-3. Marjorie Jackson and Uni­ versity of Arizona's Mike Howard dethroned Lona Wessel and Horst Ritter 7-5', 6-4 in the mixed, while Mike and Bill Young defeated Dino Martin and Pancho Guzman 6- 2, 4-6, 6-2. COURT SCENE The celebrities have been here Julie Copeland constantly, and many of them en­ joyd watching the tournaments. Here we go for our 36th season Amongst some I have spotted have and if I thought we started last sea­ been Ralph Bellamy, Mel Ferrar, son as though we were hosting the Eva Gabor, Ed Ames, Rhonda Flem­ National Championships, this year ing, Ralph Storey, Paul Lukas, started like Wimbledon! Everyone Robert Strauss, Janet Gaynor, Jack Entertainer Dino, Jr .... good at tennis too! came down for the opening party, Warner, Jerry Dunphy, Gilbert Ro­ and the following week we had our land, Congressman John Tunney, 15th Annual Senior Tournament. Barbara Rush, Rosemarie and Bob Next week a wonderful group of Stack, and Jean and Dean Martin. pros came down to rest and play Funny how I notice the men more tennis and that other game (golf, I than the women. think it's called) and the 13th An­ Mousie Powell's famous "Mouse­ nual Charles Farrell Invitational; burger" has begun its 19th year. As Thanksgiving, and now getting always, we have a waiting list of ready for the Blue Ribbon! I feel as people, hoping some one of the 16 though the club never closed, except regulars wil drop out for an evening. for the fact that there seems to be Needlepoint is really "in" this sea­ more tennis players and interest than son. All the gals stroll into the Club ever before. with their rackets and those yellow Let's start with the Seniors' tour­ "Jebba" bags. They play tennis, ~A nament-the "old goats," as Charlie have lunch and then start working I says. We had over 80 entries, and on their racket covers, pillows, ad­ Receiving their trophies from Congressman Bob Sherman retained his title by John Tunney: Bill Lurie, winner, and Nick La­ dress books and so many other vaneri, runner·up. beating Bob Galloway in the 45' and works. The conversations during over, 8-6, 6-4; Bill Lurie defeated these sessions is something too! Nick Lavaneri 6-0, 10-8 in the 5'5''s, Popular pro "Wild Bill" Davis while Ken Beer downed Charles Mc­ is swinging into his second season Millen 3-6, 6-0, 4-0, default, in the and is already booked practically sol­ 60's. To finish up what we thought idly from January through Easter. was a successful tournament, Gallo­ So, off we go, and until the next way and Sherman teamed up under bulletin may I again wish you good the lights to outlast Butch Krikorian health, good strokes and good calls. and Joe Woolfson 3-6, 12-10, 6-3. , Hugh Stewart, · Mike Franks, and their lovely wives Beverly, Kay, Gloria and .6.-nP, along with Pancho Guzman of Ecuador and Richard Mike Howard, Ralph Storey, Mar­ Russell of Jamaica, all came down jorie Jackson, Lona Wessell and Horst Ritter. Mixed Doubles win­ for the weekend of fun that I men­ ners. Marga· and Mike, 13th Annu­ tioned before. Take note, men, they al CDF Invitational. even played mixed doubles! My "Boss" Charlie Farrell invit­ ed 16 young men to his invitational. After many exciting matches, Rich- wouldn't believe the action there-but again that's why we have such wonderful food. The buffets on Friday and Sunday nights are a work of art. Motion! Well! It's every­ where you look--on the courts, at the bar, on the dance floor, in the dining room, etc. Don't ANN'S ANAGRAMS see any wasted motion here! "Activity"-Webster's book Doing! Doing what you real­ calls it: action, m9tion,· doing, ly enjoy-just being here at the use of energy. I would call it Racquet Club. The Racquet Club. Use of energy! Where do Action! At the front door; they get their energy? - from " tennis courts-where that game Cheeri-ots! Making a point of dining at the Racquet called tennis is played or the It's nice that our members Club, David Janssen and Rosemary Forsythe. new game (?) Needlepoint is use their club for the many worked; shop-with everyone beautiful cocktail dinner parties buying the latest fashions; TV given so far this season. Many room-where there's plenty of more are planned for the rest of action during the football the season. games and races; Bar-where Our Day at the Races is Cy and Leo or Angelo pour scheduled for Wednesday, those cool ones for the thirsty March 5, and Monday, April and Tex and one take over for 7. Space available each day: 25. the evening; Garden Room - Had a great time last year with it's amazing Leon can find the accordion player, the coffee where to put so many people in (!) and - all that money each such a limited space, Captains one brought back! Give me a Joe, Scotty, George and Bob call or catch me here at the club going in all directions at once; to make your reservations.

Main Dining Room and Ter­ Our 36th Annual Racquet The Langs, Monica and Jennings, looking for­ race Room - where we have Club Round-Up is scheduled ward to a great year in '69. the beauty of dining under soft for Thursday, March 13, this lights to the music of Tony year. Last year in its beginning Rose and his orchestra. Our the Round-Up was a real new Terrace Room, aptly "bang-up" party from start to called by our Charlie the "In finish. Each year the club will Spot," with its outside terrace, hold this annual party with a is fast becoming popular. The portion of the proceeds re­ view at night while dining is ceived from the party given to beautiful with the lights cast­ a Palm Springs charity. The ing shadows on the trees and name of this charity will not be shrubbery. During the day the known until the night of the outside terrace gives one a vis­ party when it will be drawn ta view of the action in and out of several from "Charlie's" around the pool while enjoying hat. Not only is this a fun party their lunch which Chef Kurt in but a party from which some Mrs. Walter Marks chatting with hostess Mrs. the kitchen has had the action well deserved Palm Springs Charles Borwick during party held in the new in the preparation of . . . you charity will benefit from the Terrace Room and dining room. Racquet Club and its members. SO! Mark March 13 on your calendar and start getting those Western duds out ... Yippee! We're going to have a Round­ Up! Be seeing you around ... the courts, clubhouse, pool or - just around!

Leonard Wolf, Executive Director of Freedom From Hunger, Mrs. Louise Steinberg, Lionel Steinberg (Mr. Steinberg is a member of the Board of Directors of Fre.edom From Hunger) and David McDonald.

Mrs. Lew Landers, Julian Averett, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Robinson (he's President of the Desert Bar Association J along with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moore dined poolside dur­ ing opening party and dinner dance.

Tito Vasquez, Ron Bohrnstedt, Mousie Powell and Pancho Guzman at the 13th Annual In­ vitational cocktail party .

...J The late Harold Mirisch, Lottie Mirisch, Eva Gabor, 'Bar­ bara Rush (Mrs. Warren Cowan). Are those flowers real, Eva?

Mr. and Mrs. Mel Burns with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Thrasher celebrate New Year's Eve at the Eddie Hand and "beautiful friends." Racquet Club. Bringing in the New Year at the 'In Spot, Mr. and Mrs. Henry lttelson. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Dawson with Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Dawson enjoy the buffet at the Farrell House during the Scott-Jergins party.

~~ _ , ,,~-~ ~ t.;.. Mr. and Mrs. Dolph Obergfel, Mr. and Mrs. George Hearst standing and Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Cotton at openinq night fes- tivities.

The Music Goes Round and Round! Tony Rose and Mr. and Mrs. Dorothy Gray Brown and her happy Joe. Freddie Martin. long time members, the Malcolm Clarkes, Junior and Senior, with Host and hostess Mr. and. Mrs. Charles Borwick greet guests Dr. and spouses Marianne and Addie, at their cocktail party celebrating open­ Mrs. Charles Pincus at party given at the Racquet Club. ing of las Vegas Dunes reservation office in Palm Springs. Our Tony lends sweet music to the occasion.

Dr. Julius Kaplan, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Francis Webster get together during opening cocktail party.

Mr. and Mrs. Nat Dumont and forme~ Judge John Leslie and Mrs. Leslie of Beverly Hills. (("~ The Racquet @lub

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IMPORTANT!

ACTIVITIES

SPECIAL EVENTS WEEKLY FEBRUARY 22 MONDAY Saturday-Washington's Birthday Regular Dining Luncheon Fashion Show Women's Auxiliary of the Desert Hospital TUESDAY Mouse burger MARCH 3 Regular Dining-Music Wednesday Racquet Club "Day at the Races" WEDNESDAY Leave from club at 9:00 a.m. Regular Dining-Music

~-C-D_D_ -·-D-D-O~+· THURSDAY MARCH 13 Regular Dining-Music Thursday

FRIDAY RACQUET CLUB ROUND-UP CHARITY PARTY Buffet 7:00 p.m.-Music Celebrating 36th Anniversary

SATURDAY •.•~-a-a_a_a_c_~-11-~-~- 11 -~ Regular Dining-Music APRIL 7 SUNDAY Monday Buffet 6:00 p.m.-Music Racquet Club "Day at the Races" Leave from club at 9:00 a.m.