VOL. XI, NO. IV PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92262 JANUARY, 1972 rom Charlie

Dear Member: Well , we opened this year to a fly­ ing start with the usual opening cocktail party that was a jam-up bash. Everything has been going fine this year, we have had the dol­ drums and usual lull before the storm - before Christmas and New Year's "hitting the fan". We had trouble getting our bulle­ Edgar Eisenhower with friend Charlie at 'How sweet it is' Millie White and Min­ his last visit to the club. ette Haber with the big one. tin out last year due to the sudden death of our long-term photograph­ er, Bill Anderson - we just didn't know where "nothin' was". The condominiums are coming along fine and we are showing you some pictures of construction. Can't give you a sales pitch as, for some reason, it's against real estate regulations, but you can certainly see them when you come out. Con­ dominiums are becoming very, very popular in Palm Springs and they are springing (no pun intended) up all over. They say it's the only way to fly ·- I mean, live , in Palm Springs. Your club looks fine and running very successfully - noon-time in the Bar and Garden Room makes you think you are in Club 21 (Jack and Charlie's). We had such a good picture of Charlie, Mollie and grand­ son, thought I would give it the place of honor. In the not too-distant future, three more tennis courts will be built when our old-fashioned bungelows in the 20's are going to be removed. Who says tennis is not on a terri­ fically big upswing. Love and kisses,

Charlie

Cha rlie and Mo llie Berns with gra ndson . ~ Rose and Charles Wohlstetter celebrate New Years at the club before returning to N. Y. 'Happy New Year' Dr. and Mrs. Joe Sage.

'""'"""'""-~ ' ,,;~ Standing, Jeanne Hull,. newscaster-TV star Seated, co-hostess Jean Ann Hirschi, host Paul Friedlander, Sr. and wife Marge, Jerry Dunphy, seated, Mary Dunphy and Dr. John Hushaw and Edith Eddy Ward down from Seattle to celebrate the com­ Sherman Hull, ring in the new year. greet arriving friends to cocktail party ing year with friends. held in the Terrace and Main dining rooms. < _1:-_.-•vA' -~~- .~ rs. and ice- dmiral R.E. Peet, Charles Mary and Harold Hicks enjoy.. a Sunday Farrell, Admiral and Mrs. Bernard Cleary at Southwest Naval Commandary party. night buffet put out by our great chef, Admiral Cleary is commander of the Paci­ Kurt. fic Fleet and was the guest speaker. Kirk Kerkorian enjoying 'fun in the sun' poolside at the club.

Frances Brown and Alice Faye Harris. Viva Selig and escort Lew Kerner at open­ 'Wild, Wild West' Ross Martin relaxing at ing cocktail party in the Farrell House. the Racquet Club after a busy movie and TV schedule.

Happiness is 'Double Celebration'. Mr. Nettie Wolf, hostess of luncheon for Mr. and Mrs .•\Ji/ton Caniff at cocktail and Mrs. Walter Heymann. Walt er's birth­ Mr. and Mrs. Gar Moore. party in the Farrell House. Mr. Caniff is day and their wedding anniversary. well known for hi ·srere Canyon'. Erickson, a client of his, to star in ecutives including head of produc­ the new CBS tele-series, "Medex." tion Robert Evans, are all raves And on the subject of productions, about the score and screenplay of Rose Wohlstetter is busy as asso-. the first musical the "My Fair ciate with Arthur Cantor, Fred Coe Lady" duo have written together and Charles Taubman in the pro­ since "Camelot". Evans has also duction of the new comedy, "Prom­ been a frequent Racquet Club enade All" opening on Broadway in visitor. April with Anne Jackson, Eli Wal­ Steve McQueen, Burt Lancaster lich and Hume Cronin co-starred. and William Holden dropped in re­ It was a family night for the cently and spent the evening chat­ he New Year arrived with ting about m6vies and enjoying Richard Zanucks who were with the precision of a moon Tony Rose's music .. . Donald Stra-. their two daughters and Richard's T shot. Among revelers seeing !em arrived in town for the opening mother, Virginia (Mrs. Darryl) Zan­ m 1972 to the beat of Tony Rose of the Desert Museum's new season. uck. The Zanuck daughters, in the and his orchestra, confetti and fun He's president of the Museum and spirit of the holiday, even helped for all were the Joe Halls with Mrs. was joined here by Racquet Club release the balloons from the ceiling William Edris, Sybil and Harry regulars, Alice and Fred Sleight at the stroke of midnight. Brand and Pat Gertenzang; Dr. and and Harold and Mary Hicks. Mrs. Joe Harris with long-time The pre-New Year downpour did Things started off on a high note friends and Racquet Club members, not dampen anyone's spirits as and continued that way starting the Walter Markses; the Nat Du­ Fritz Loewe, the Irving Lazars, with the Racquet Club's opening monts hosting a large table that in­ the Kirk Douglasses, the Billy Wild­ party which attracted more than cluded the Harry Kesslers, Toni and ers, Greg Bautzer, Minna Wallis 300 members. Enjoying the fun Milt Holt, Jolie Gabor and Edmond and the Henry lttlesons, and Eva were the Ray Fines, Lew Sherrill, de Zigethy, Ed Hoban and Romana Gabor and the Zeppo Marxes made Mary Alice Millen (Dick was in de Vries; Mary Alice anp Richard up the almost daily lunch bunch Tokyo at the time), Marguerite Millen with the Glenn Billingsleys, ... Dorothy and Al Strelsin arrived Zacharis, Mary Hurrell and the Niles Anita and Richard Canning, Marcel­ here from New York for the New Howells, the Gabriel Barnetts. Rich­ la Flynn and Jim Hutson and Pearl Year holiday. ardson Dilworth (former Mayor of and Ed Thrasher. New Racquet Club regulars are Philadelphia) and Mrs . Dilworth. Included among those having fun Mike Frankovich and his wife, Bin­ the Harry Joe Browns (Dorothy at the Charles Wohlstetter table nie Barnes, who recently purchased Gray), the Walter Markses and of were the Paul Friedlanders, Jan and Kitty and Mervyn LeRoy's desert course our own Charlie. Ellen Mitchell and the Howard home ... and chose Christmas week Others who arrived for the open­ Goulds and Max Wyman. The Jules as time to move in to their desert ing this year and have been regulars Lederers (she's Ann Landers) saw digs, which just happen to be at the club ever since are the Syd­ in the New Year with fellow Chi­ around the corner from the Rac­ ney Schiffs, Mrs. Carl Leserman, cago-ites, columnist Norma Lee quet Club. Edna Rothbart, the Gil Nathansons, Browning and her husband, Russell The Jan Mitchells are having so H.K. Oakes, the Ernest Primmsi Ogg. Other Chicago-ites were Cook much fun here that they may stay Dottie and Stanley Ecker (they County clerk Eddie Barrett with until spring ... one of the biggest bought a home here last summer), his· wife, Jeanne, and Magda Gabor and best parties of the season was the Lionel Steinbergs, the Stanley and her constant escort, artist John hosted here by the John Hushaws Rosins, Magda Gabor and artist Morris. and Jean Ann Hirschi ... It seemed John Morris and "Mousie" Powell. Geri and Sam Firks celebrated as if most of Palm Springs and Palm Vic Orsatti, another Racquet their 18th wedding anniversary at Desert were aboard for the party Club regular, admits he has attended the New Year's Eve party at the held in the club's main dining 34 Racquet Club opening nights Racquet Club with the Lou Townes room. and it's still his favorite place. and George Wrights. With the Jerry The Alan Jay Lerners spent the Come to think of it, it's everyone's Dunphys were Jeanne and Sherman month of November here and most favorite place . . . or perhaps we Hull, the Dean Livelys, the Kay of December. They' ll return after should borrow a title from Charlie Kaisers and the Howard Tons. Lew the first of the year so Lerner and and say it's everyone's "Seventh Sherrill dropped by with Marguerite Loewe can finish their long-awaited Heaven." And, hopefully, we'll all Zacharis and announced that he had score fo r the Paramount musical, be in Seventh Heaven throughout just finalized arrangements for Leif "The Little Prince." Paramount ex- 1972. f ,. ~. (

Jeff Austin, runner-up, and Haroon Rahim, winner, (both of 18th Seniors Invitational (4) and over doubles) Bob Galloway, UCLA) receive awards from Charles. 16th CDF Invitational. Pro Bill Davis, Don White, runners-up, with Sam Match and Ron Dunas, winners.

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Dino Martin and Desi Arnaz before siz­ Jim Connors, UCLA sensation, a sight to CDF and Pancho Gonzalez. It's always a sling match at the R. C. see on the courts. treat to watch Pancho.

Fixed attention on the Gonzalez, Segura match on the CDF Sta­ Nancy and Bill Talbert relax poolside with sons Pike and Peter. dium Courts last year. fended his title, but upset-minded Murray. John Shea fo ught his down to the Jim Murray: A beer from Marty wire before bowing 6-3, 4-6, 7-6. Dubow. In the 55 division, Bill Smith agai_n Danny Kaplan: More time off. won the title by downing his per­ Lou Taubman: A better "back" hand. petual foe, John Faunce, 7-5, 6-4. • Bill is also ranked No. 3 nationally Marvin Friedenberg: X-rays of and won the title without the loss his game. of a set. The 60 and over part of Sol Gould: Less footfaulting. our tourney, Bill Robertson de­ Mousie Powell: More Mouse­ feated Les Wanee 6-4, 6-1 in the bergers. reetings from my little cor­ finals. Other results were: 45 doub­ Charlie Farrell: Continued good ner of the Racquet Club! les ; Match and Ron Dunas de­ health, and thanks for hiring me 17 G Those of you that I have al­ feated Bob Galloway and Don years ago. ready seen, have probably noticed White, 6-1, default, when Don that I have a new "office" by our pulled a muscle. The 55 doubles famous No. 1 court. I also have my was won by Verne Hughes and Boston Bruins stickers covering it! Robin Hippensteil, over Bob Hagey and Walter Lapinski, 6-3, 6-3; 60 Our Pro, Bill Davis, also has his doubles - Marion Hawks and Bill new Tennis Shop situated next to Robertson defeated Stan Maloney No. 3 court. Besides selling tennis and Les Wanee 7-5 , 6-3. equipment, it's become sort of a We have a lovely Assistant Pro­ comfortable gathering spot for sit­ fessional by the name of Deley ting around and talking tennis. Morrison, who has captured the When I looked at our November hearts of everyone, not only with schedule of tournaments, I started her excellent teaching, but personal­ to prepare myself with vitamins, ity and humor. We hope she likes plenty of sleep and food! Our us, as well, and will be with our opening tourney was my boss's staff for a long time. 16th Charles Farrell Invitational, Dr. Sanford Golden had a most where he invites. 16 young men to successful National Dentist's Tour­ play a singles tournament, sanc­ nament with around 90 dentists tioned by the USL TA, and then we and their wives coming from all Mr. and Mrs. Dino Martin (Olivia Hussey). pair them with our club members over the · United States plus Hawaii. for informal mens and mixed doub­ Young Richard Chace, from Florida les. This is an important tournament and Pennsylvania, dominated the for their rankings and an exciting tourney, winning the singles, mens one for the members. Haroon and mixed doubles. There are many Rahim of Pakistan and UCLA, dom­ excellent players from this profes­ inated the singles and defeated fel­ sion as well as the American Medi­ low classmate and defending champ­ cal Association, which we shall see ion, Jeff Austin, 4-6, 7-6, 6-1. in April. Haroon also won the mens doubles, Before I close, I'd like to wish a pairing with Bill Rosensohn to over­ few things in 1972 for: come Bob Campbell and Jerry Van Eva Gabor Brown : Spend more Linge, 7-6, 6-3. Barbara Marx and time at her job as my assistant. Steve Krulevitz had a struggle in Millie White: Good health, so the mixed doubles, before outlast­ she may spend more time on the ing Marjorie Jackson and Spencer courts. Segura 7-5, 4-6, 6-4. George Novikoff: A win over The 18th Seniors lnvitationa Juanita and Horst. brought us over 100 men in three Eugene Weisberg: Armand White. categories, 45, 55 and 60, singles Bob Tulcin: Armand White. and doubles. The nation's No. 3 Armand White: A shirt. 'Tarzan' Lex Barker shows mighty fine ranking senior, Sam Match, de- Marty Dubow: A beer from Jim form on the courts. CLUB TO OFFER 20 CONDOMINIUM UNITS FOR SALE ABOUT FEBRUARY 1, 1972

The Condominium units being offered for sale by the RACQUET CLUB of PALM SPRINGS are an accommodation for the members who may desire to have room accommodations avail­ able to them on a more permanent basis and on different financial terms than those of the present facilities.

In considering one or more units on a purchase, the members should keep in mind that the offering is an alternative to using such accommodations at the Club on either a day to day or seasonal basis. The units are of the same general type (although of more up-to-date and higher quality) as those which the Club presently has. The usual amenities, services, and ambience of the Club make these condominiums unique.

A member may purchase one or more suites or units in combinations as desired, and thus bene­ fit from certain economic advantages, such as equity build-up and tax savings from deductions of interest and real estate taxes, rather than paying rent on a daily or seasonal basis.

Our units should not be compared with any other condominium or development in other parts of the Desert area. The Club is in no way trying to compete with the prices of these other de­ velopments due to the costs of the land and development available to, and required by the Club. Just as the Club is not competing with these developments, these developments cannot compete with the Club units. The other developments can in no way offer to the Club's mem­ bers a duplication of a unique Club and its amenities and ambience.

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510RAGE 8' 6"19' >- 8 ~~ BEDROOM SUITE UNIT B - LIVING ROOM SUITE . And away we go into another fun Another season has begun and it filled season. Parties, parties, par­ strikes another fashion note. I be­ ties. Our first in 1972 was the lunch­ lieve fashion is more versatile than eon card party given by hostess' at any other time. Everything is in .l_ • Louise Steinberg and Nancy Ittle­ Hard to believe the recording by Tony fashion whether it be long dresses, son for Dorothy Ecker to celebrate Rose of the music of Dr. Frederick Loewe short ones or pants suits. There was her birthday. Mrs. David Golden is was made at the Racquet Club but here is much talk about pants being taken busy planning her cocktail dinner a behind-the-scene shot of the men at over by dresses - but never - they their work. party to be held the later part of will never die. They are far from January. waning in popularity and all reports indicate they are bigger than ever January 27th will be the annual for this coming spring and fall. We Women's Auxiliary of the Desert have received our Bleyle, Hanro and Hospital "Golden Sun Gala". This Swiss knits with matching tops. Our beautiful affair, which uses all the ever famous and original Swiss knit club for this one night, is the first top is in, with an array of beautiful of many black-tie parties here in the colors both in the V and Turtle desert area during the season. The neck. We will be happy to fill your hard working members of this auxi­ order, just let us know. The shirt liary turn the club into a veritable has so proven itself that by request, fairyland with their beautiful dec­ we have it for men in the V-neck orations. style with the front patterned and the sleeves and back solid. Speak­ As the'season gets into full swing, ing of men's wear, ours is primarily the club will be seeing many of its all polyester double knit slacks, Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Herbert all happiness members using their club for enter­ and smiles. sports jackets and shirts. We have taining. It is always a pleasure to added a beautiful shirt line this assist in the planning of these events. year, Givenchey. Our tennis wear is very extensive and all hand picked. When there is spare time to be We have designed a great mens wool found in the busy schedule, the pullover, bordered with Racquet news of happenings in tennis from Club colors, a band of yellow and our Julie, social and pictures wend powder blue around the cuff and their way 'to my desk for consolida­ V-neck, with a Racquet Club crest tion into your club magazine. Speak­ in gold bouillon. We have made ing of club magazines . .. Time to some minor changes in the shop go to press ... See you around the which has improved it greatly. club, and a Happy and prosperous Won 't you drop in and browse? New Year to all.

Sharing a laugh, Anita Canning, Mary Alice Millen and Glen Billingsley. lL l 18th Seniors Invitational (45 and over Beverly Hills Hotel Pro, Alex Olmedo, is Pancho Gonzalez, Nancy Kiner and Pan­ singles) John Shaw, runner-up, Julie pre­ a welcome sight at the Racquet Club. cho Segura. Tennis anyone ? senting, and Sam Match, winner.

Two world all-time greats in music, Hoagy 'Stardust' Carmichael Newscaster Jerry Dunphy with Nat Dumonts (standing) with and Dr. Frederick 'Camelot' Loewe. columnist and TV personality Army Archerd and his wife, Selma.

George Hearst with his grandaughter Bunny, left, and Betty Jo Mr. and Mrs. Meredith Wilson wiih Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wrather San Chez. (Bonita Granville). / Jolie Gabor, Edmond. de Ziegthy, Romana de Vries and Ed Hoban Mrs . Barrett, Eddie Barrett, Cook County Clerk in Illinois, Magda celebrate the new year in and old year out. Gabor and artist John Morris enjoy the buffet at the club.

""I Richard Millen, Ed Thrasher, Pearl Thrasher and Richard Canning. Mrs. William Edris with friends Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hall share the Gala time at a Gala party. festivities of the evening.

State Senator of Colorado and Mrs. Les Fowler spend an evening Former Senator and former Governor of Alaska Ernest Gruening with friends the Gene Weisbergs. Senator Fowler is the Golf and Mrs. with friends Edie Hollingsworth and Bill Bittner. Coach for Hal Erwin and Dale Douglas. He also holds the Colo­ rado Metropolitan and State Golf Amateur championship. Rill Dougherty, Kay Obergfel, Ann and Ed Vines enjoy the Hu­ Ray Corliss, Monty Montana, Clay McGowan, Ed Crowley, Frank shaw-Hirschi party. Bogart - long time 'trail friends'.

Louis Shulak standing, Sylvia 'Fun Fads' Shulak with friends, Mayor Dolores Hope, Frances and Winona Brown at party hosted" the William Demarests. by Charles Farrell for long time friends the Browns.

Tennis great Bill Talbert, Julie Copeland and Charles Wohlstetter New assistant pro Deley Morrison, John Yeomans and Laura Enos at cocktail party in Farrell House. at cocktail party hosted by CDF before Invitational. Gerald Wexler, Susie Wexler and Frank Parker enjoy party in Mousie Power//, Charlie and Nancy lttleson at party in the ever Farrell House hosted by Charles. popular Farrell House.

Co-hostess, Mrs. John Hushaw, center, 'For once in my life' Betsy and Ever Mr. and Mrs. John Kenaston enjoying an with friends Mr. and Mrs. Andy Jessup Hammes. evening at the club. at Hushaw-Hirschi party.

Victor Nemeroff, Lisa Nemeroff, Bill Rosenshon and Haroon Long time members and friends Maurice Gross, Ike and Rita Rahim relaxing at CDF party . Levy with long, long time member C.D.F. Rabbi Joseph Hurwitz, Gregory Peck, Mrs. Peck (Vernoique), John Holland takes time out from busy schedule to say hello to Marlo Lewis and Danny Schwartz. Mousie Powell and Sol Gould.

tanding, Ann Landers with hubby Jules Opening night at the Racquet Club. Dr. Diva Lily Pons, center, with friends Val­ Lederer bring in the New Year with col­ Frederick Loewe and Eva Gabor. erie and Nat Dumont celebrate at the umnist Norma Lee Browning and hus­ Racquet Club. band Russell Ogg .

•I Friends over the years get together to celebrate another year of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Meise/man, long time members of the Racquet friendship. Seated, Sylvia Weill with guests Ben and Adelain Club. Jubelirer from Pittsburgh, in for the holidays. Standing, Hubert Wolfe, Ester Censer, Shirley Wolfe, Harriet Brooks, Percy Censer and Al Brooks. THE RACQUET CLUB OF PALM SPRINGS, 92262

ACTIVITIES

1972 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

January 27 - Thursday Golden Sun Gala Dinner Dance Women's Auxiliary of the Desert Hospital

February 7 - Monday Bob Hope Classic Ball Riviera Hotel Bob Hope Classic - February 9-13 (Indian Wells, Host Club)

TENNIS TOURNAMENT SHCEDULE

April 14-16 23rd Racquet Cup Invitational April 23-28 5th Annual Desert Medical Classic November 3-S 19th Seniors Invitational November 26-30 4th Annual USDTA Classic

DELCY MORRISON'S JR. TENNIS PROGRAM 10 LESSON SERIES Ages 7-9 and 10-13 Wednesday - 7 to 9 Group 3:30 p.rn.-4:30 p.rn. Thursday - 10 to 13 Group 3:30 p.rn.-5:00 p.rn. FEE: 10 Week Session - 7-9 Group - $50.00 per child 10 Week Session - 10-13 Group - $75.00 per child INFORMATION CALL DELCY MORRISON OR PRO SHOP