THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1975, THE PAGE 3 T

The social side I Derby fever wakes up Louisville The obvious question A By Mary Bridgman Churchill Downs says if you're not who was transporting our guests and By Lucie Blodgett A going to use your tickets, sell them him why Staff Writer asked he hadn't left," he said. back. But no one does. So Mr. East "Well, I Having been In beautiful Treasure "Alone at last!", he said. he said he still needed tickets. Ender is in the process of trying to had Cay In the Bahamas for the past "Now," he said ardently, "It is time It's that time of year again, when them for him. Truth of the matter round up his 150 tickets. was I had That month, all suntanned and gorgeous, I for me to ask you the Obvious people slowly come out of their winter hadn't them before. was He's had 23 years of experience in year It spent one of my nights there last week Question." hibernation, stretch their arms and the Nixon was here. was harder the business, and has it pretty much to get tickets then than for the 10Oth." listening to Cole Porter songs In the Cute or not so cute I was a little legs, and emerge from their cocoons. down to a science. First comes the Meanwhile, the "infection" spreads dark and glamorous Spinnaker piano startled. I looked at the man's wife. The tree buds start popping, and the want ad for "DERBY TICKETS NEED- Derby fever to others. bar. She was ravishing. She was taping Now it was his turn to flowers start blossoming as Louisville be flustered. ED: Clubhouse, grandstand, grand- Members of St. Paul's Episvopal Colin Redfern, playing "One Foggy Colln's music and was busy ducking But he saw my big we wakes up. Fans start watching the when fat grin stand mezzanine or terrace. Call ..." Church, 4700 Lowe Road, will sacrifice Day In London Town," was superb on under the piano to fix the recorder. both laughed until the tears rolled racing results, buying Derby outfits, Sellers recognize his name after so some shut-ey- e to make roast beef and the keyboard as usual, and a handsome Then I looked at the man. He WAS down. and gearing themselves up for 10 days of fun many years, and come up with some of ham and cheese sandwiches all night "Leftenant Commander" retired from nice looking. Almost handsome, you'd All I could promise and frolic. him was a the tickets. Friday, May 2 for workers at the Derby. the British Navy had bought me a say. What a shame to disappoint him. on They start running running for the winning ticket Number One. (I have "It's a tremendous worry," he ad- They will finish up early on Derby Day drink. He was sitting on my right and I How would I put It something like from roses. one left over last year, found mitted. "It really depends on Lady and deliver the box lunches to the race my eyes off of him 'well, I'm very flattered . . It's called Derby Fever. managed to take but. .' while cleaning out pocketbooks.) Luck." in for with a So what if your furnace has been track time hungry munchers. now and then for polite chitchat "I know you're asked this all the The moral Is, if you're from Louis- He said most o' the people from out nice-looki- my broken down for two months and you man from Akron on time," he went on. ville, Kentucky in April anywhere In of town are trying to get their The whole church is Involved in the Well, that was nice. . . . don't have the money for repairs? So St. preparing left. the world you're going to be a Most last-minu- te week, project. Paul's has been what if your neighbor's dog has been tickets this and Oh, I was so cute! Not at all my "Who is going to win the Kentucky Important Person. black market costs are pretty high. Derby Day lunches for about 50 years. something knocking over your garbage cans all usual housewife self, but Derby this year?" he said. And if you're In Louisville, Ken- Next week, though, prices drop to half Mrs. Kingsley Walker will be in the I winter? ust a little dangerous! "Oh," said, pretending to be tucky, the first Saturday in May, you're supply-deman- d goes Right now, it just doesn't matter, as as the ratio midst of her own special Derby Fever Frank Robson, the Scot retired from prettily flustered. (Well, frankly I was.) going to be Where It's At. most everyone leaves his worries down. That's his best bet then, he tradition Friday afternoon when she Her Majesty's Navy, had left the bar. "I was all ready to tell you the answer I remember another time at 4 am, says, when everyone 500 for behind, takes off from work, and Joins because that's gets roses together the sewing So I turned to Mr. Akron, Ohio. was YES." some years ago. in the party. decides whether they are going to use of the rose blanket. I had a long-distan- call from of It one Because to many, Louisville IS their tickets. was 1931 when Sam Culbertson, my old the beaux (boyfriends) from Phila- Kentucky Derby. Mr. East Ender says he expects to an executive at Churchill Downs, asked delphia, Miss., a lawyer no I less. Derby Fever spreads like wildfire. pay up to two or three times the retail her to draw up plans for a new design had called to propose at He friend who in a of thought he You help out your neighbor with a new cost. recalls one the rose blanket. She went down to last. paid $2,000 for a recipe, or with suggestions of what to desperate moment the race track, measured a few horses, clinking "I do with Derby week There was laughter and n clubhouse box. certainly wouldn't made some notes, and was ready calendar wear. You invite friends in glasses in the background after an Ole to help you celebrate, bring out the that," he said. her plans. 1 football game everyone came But Culbertson wanted more. He Continued from Page Miss and burgoo, and get it together. It's in the pinch when most of his to the phone my cousins, my One East End neighbor and his tickets come through, though not wanted it made. finally So, for 43 years, Mrs. Walker Kentuckiana Square Dance Association. schoolmates, and Kenneth who family have 150 guests coming in, a always. He was 12 tickets shy in 1969 has making famous 14-in- by Popped the Question" usual thing with them. And it's a usual when some people came by and asked been the Morris 2V?-yar- Bobby Goldsboro will headline the Phillip Festival of come to Derby," he d rose blanket. "We gonna the thing for him to try to find e, if he still needed tickets. Stars beginning at 8 pm. Pee Wee King will MC. It's guaranteed to are they gonna play The hours making the blanket have drawled. "When elusive Derby tickets. "Then I went out to the bus driver entertain you, and it's free. Don't miss it. It? always been hectic the press asks Then, there was the time in 1953 questions and spectators want to sew I own special rose in. But Mrs. Wednesday, April 30 when was in London for Elizabeth's their coronation and I was Introduced to Walker has cut down on some of the press, and no longer allows the Add a little culture to your Derby celebration and see the Derby Gregory Peck at the Pinewoods Studio he was making a movie. Too for spectators to make their own contribu- Art where late child by Center Association. Greater care? Festival of Art, sponsored the y I "We'd always have to resew it Louisville artists will display their work Wednesday-Frida- from 10 He was so handsome nearly tion. By Sandy Hinton starts at 4 pm Friday, May 2 and ends it wasn't done right," she am to 7 pm in the American Life Building on the Belvedere. Proceeds fainted. One of the cameramen came because Staff Writer at 3 pm on Sunday. Each child takes a laughed. from sale will go to free children's art classes. over to me and said Mr. Peck had something to ask me. sleeping bag for the two days of "I guess I'll make it until I keel over. Don't to try to get in on the action of the Advertising Club of If I bother "So you're from Kentucky," he said you've been tardy in hiring a supervised activities. It's a tradition, and love horses and Louisville Day at the Downs. Tickets are sold out. For those of you in fantastic voice. "Did you bring babysitter for Derby weekend, you may The cost of $45 per child includes the the thrill of the Derby. It's gotten to be are lucky enough to already have your tickets, the event gets that who any of that bourbon with you?" be out of luck. Most parents booked activities and food. Twenty dollars of a part of me." underway at 1 1 :30 am at the Downs. It's limited to club members, their weeks, is tax The St. "Gallons of it," I said shyly. favorite sitter or even that deductible. Francis Friends and neighbors will unite to special guests, Derby Festival thoroughbreds, jockeys, trainers, and months ago, School pro- "Well bring it to the hotel after at least for Derby Day faculty will conduct the make the Derby a celebration of pride celebrities. Itself. gram. work," he said. "I want you to tell me in their city. They'll gripe about the Queen at Is Be on hand at noon for the free Delta dedication the what the hell happened to Native The neighborhood sitter, usually a This an excellent solution for the raised costs of food, hotel rooms, and of the teen-age- r, is Fourth and River Wharf for the Delta Steamboat dedication Dancer." the most convenient, but parent who hosts guests. souvenirs guests will have to pay. But $17-milli- Queen. The 2nd Marine Drum and she most likely a If They can over room, new, Mississippi "He lost," I said brilliantly, "Dark already has job. you take Junior's in the end it's all fine because the U.S. Navy Steel Band were is Bugle Corps, of Camp Lejeune, N.C., and the Star won it." lucky to reserve her earlier, you while Junior enjoying camp. balloons do fly, the Belle does race, from New Orleans will provide the tunes. About that time every hand in the might remember she could charge Slots are still open. As more children and the Fillies do dance. And after more for her on enroll, more supervisors are For Stay away from the Pro-A- m Golf Tournament at Harmony Landing studio rushed over and knocked me to services Saturday, or added. Saturday, May 3, East Enders will have charge for out of town information, call St. if you didn't get a personal invitation. You're not invited. The event the floor. Just in time. In my extra children Francis at their own special stories to tell one staying with you. 228-119- gets underway at 1 :30, and features celebrities, and professional and nervousness I had twisted loose the another about their own 1975 Derby Mini-Skool- s, amateur golfers. knob controlling a 200-pou- boom Neighborhood sitters may charge day care centers in the Fever. my which between 50 cents and $1 an hour. It's area, were open last year during Derby Come down to the Belvedere at 4 pm to see a hot-a- ir balloon, light directly over head I always good to tip a little extra on a weekend, but a spokesman said this aerobatic biplanes, and skydivers perform their skill In the Air Show. crashed to the floor exactly where had been standing a second before. day sitters are in demand and Derby year they will be closed. of the Great Steamboat Race at 5 pm. If you Day Stay on to see the start Mr. Peck forgot about Native is certainly one of them. So, unless you already have a sitter want to be aboard, don't forget to get your tickets In advance. You'll lined up, or you are lucky enough to The InBetweens Dancer. I read later he married a find much costlier than last year. The Belle is making an all-o- ut have a grandparent standing ready, them red-hair- newspaper reporter who Sitters booked up year, and will limit its passengers to Stylish Clothes effort for the blue ribbon this interviewed him in his hotel bathtub. plan to watch the Derby at home on 100. will be determined by your weight, at a dollar a pound, with kids. Tickets On that same trip In 1953 I was on Chances of finding a professional television the if save a couple of dollars, go on a diet. All passengers so you want to the boat train from Paris to London sitter are almost now. for sizes will have to pay at least $100, but not over $200. (England) when I saw the Sheik of Mrs. Shirley Upton of Sitters Service, not-s- o will For the rich, there's an alternative. The Chaperon take 206 Beech wood Road, said Bahrain In all his robes and took a she has pre-teen- s for $25 a ticket. For the downright poor, take your Republicans and Democrats 5 thru on passengers picture of him with a little English boy. been booked for Derby Day for at least picnic dinner out to Cox Park and enjoy the comraderie blanket and The boy was looking at the Sheik's three or four weeks. Elect of fellow Inflation fighters. The Julia Belle Swain from Peoria, III., watch which he wore on a jewetad. "This is the tenth Derby I've owned will be a newcomer to the race this year. JAMES A. OPEN dagger instead of his wrist because "It this business," Mrs. Upton said, "and (Jim) Treat yourself to a $1 ticket to the WHAS Cavalcade of Bands takes too much time to pull all these it's the busiest week of our year. Even MON. thru SAT. Center. The beginning at 8 pm at the Fair and Exposition sleeves back to see what time it is", he New Year's Eve is not as busy. Also, 10:00-4:0- 0 marching band will fill the bill for East End bands. my CRUMLIN Jeffersontown said. sitters have personal plans of their SUN. 1 5 Inn I own, so I'm working from a small list." If you like to dream of how it was back when, be at the Ramada After shot the picture, one of the JUDGE (Later by appointment) Convention Center at 9 pm for Nostalgia Night. Music by the Sheik's bodyguards came over to me. There is no extra charge for the day, Monarchs and Trendells will take you back to the 1 950's. Tickets are The Sheik wanted to see me In his she added. The usual $2 an hour is CRIMINAL COURT $7.50 per person. cabin. charged, with a three-hou- r minimum, SECOND DIVISION Ten men wearing burnooses and and $1 extra if the sitter drives. BAKERY SQUARE Paid for by C'rumlin Campaign Comm. Thursday, May 1 robes were seated around him with Remember, if you're going to the 1324 E. Washington 583-3047- $ their hands resting lightly on their track there are NO phones there it's James H. C'rumlin, Treas. 608 W. Walnut If you're out for lunch, or just doing some last minute Derby daggers. And you guessed it. against the law (bookmakers find them shopping, make it a point to stop and listen the the band concerts "You are from Kentucky. I have handy). You won't find a pay phone to from 11:30 to 12:30. The U.S. Navy Steel Band will tune up on the Arabian horses. I want you to tell me check on things at home, and the sitter Belvedere, the 2nd Marine Drum and Bugle Corps on the River City what is this blue grass of yours." cannot reach you in case of an Mall, and Karen Kraft at Founders Square. I made up something stellar and we emergency. So, it's best to leave Spring is here . . . It's recital time a friend or The Pegasus Parade is a must. The parade is the longest running had tea in his cabin. Later one of the another number relative 20-ye- told me first with her for problems that may arise event in the ar history of Derby Festival week. This year it will bodyguards that was the the Sheik had ever talked to a lady in your absence. p march off to the theme of "the land of make believe." time The one-sto- store for all your needs, opera in private without her face covered up. If your children are between the ages Celebrities will include William Conrad of "Cannon" and singer hose-point- tap, ballet and acrobatic shoes $3, and limited Never underestimate the Power of of 5 and 14 they may be enrolled in the Roberta Flack. Chair seats are $2, bleacher seats Leotards and tights in all styles, colors and $1 0. The parade starts at 6 pm and marches down the Derby. You meet a lot of Third Annual Derby Camp at St. review stand seats sizes. If you need a special costume or Broadway from Floyd to Ninth Streets. The hour and a half interesting people that way. Francis School in Goshen. The camp accessory -- - now is the time to order. extravaganza will include local bands from Jeffersontown high school, Waggoner, and Moore, 37 other bands, 23 floats, Conestoga We will be glad to help you with ideas wagons, Siberian husky dog sled teams, and antique bicycles. and designs for a special or group costume. Another square dancing exhibition will be held at the Riverfront any hands launch a balloon Plaza from 7-- 8 pm. The parade Is a better bet. Don't wait until the last minute - see you soon. Another must is ABC's salute to the Derby beginning at 8:15 pm at Among the 30,000 to 40,000 spec- Wheeler said the balloons are sched- will expected for Saturday's great to take off at 8 am Saturday from the Fair and Exposition Center. Star singer Roberta Flack join tators uled Agent for Capezio, Danskin and Freed forces with Blood, Sweat and Tears; David Clayton Thomas; and balloon race, will be another 350 the Fairgrounds. But officials are dancewear, is stocked ready for your Barry Manilow. Tickets are from $5.50 to $7.50. Spend the money, volunteers helping the balloonists get expecting the parking lot to be filled by and it'll be worth it. off the ground. 7:30 pm. Before take-of- f, Wheeler dance recital. Ed Wheeler, a professional ba- thinks it should take about 40 minutes Friday, May 2 lloonist who lives in Crescent Hill, says to prepare the balloons for flight. they could have gotten three times as For spectators who develop a hanker- More band concerts from 11:30 to 12:30, same places as before. many volunteers if they were needed. ing for a balloon ride of their own, Kentucky Dance Supply can help. (His phone is Take in the Kentucky Oaks at 5:1 5 (better yet, spend the afternoon "The public responds well to anything Wheeler ). In to making a at the Downs), when the best thoroughbred fillies in the country race that has to do with balloons," he said. addition volunteers, most of from living doing promotions, local ads and 895-360- in the 101st "Kentucky Derby for Fillies." The them 112 Browns Lane, St. Matthews, Ky. Phone 0 local organizations or employees of the pilot training, he gives pleasure rides. The Kentucky Colonels banquet will get underway at 7 pm at the or for balloon sponsors, will work in two It costs $75 for one person, $50 1 Gait If you have the $35, probably not a bad bet. It's the former location 291 S. Preston House. it's crews a ground crew to help keep two, for an hour-lon- g ride. Unfortu- annual gathering of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, the crowd 10-fe- away from the nately, the rides can't be scheduled too where personalities will be hosted. celebrities and other balloon, and an inflation and chase far in advance. are required. Reservations crew. If the weather looks good for flying For nighttime shoppers, take in another square dancing exhibition The businesses sponsoring the 17 the night before, Wheeler calls up the from 7-- 9 pm at the Mall. balloons in the race recruited the five next person on his list and asks "How College, carousers, this Is your thing. The Marshall Tucker Band to eight volunteers per balloon for the about tomorrow morning?" In the Wet Willie, and the Charlie Daniel's Band will headline ABC's Derby real close-u- p job of helping to blow up morning, he rechecks conditions and They're Off . . . Eve Jam at the Fair and Exposition Center at 8 pm. Tickets are the balloon, then chasing along on the arranges to meet the passenger. Good 8 to 9 am. $5.50 in advance and $7 at the door. ground after the bobbing craft. morning flight time is

adult-minde- And we've got the outfits for For the d public, take in the Redd Foxx show, beginning at 8:30 pm at Convention Center. Tickets are $10 for the any Derby week engagement. Cabaret table, $7.50, and $6.50. OPENING SPECIAL Winners All! on your for Original Duke Ellington Put dancing shoes the DRESSES, SUITS, SKIRTS Orchestra, directed by Mercer Ellington, at the Ramada Inn Convention Center. Tickets are $25 per couple, or $15 for a single. SLACKS. The music starts at will take you into the morning hours nine and Elaisors Transmission, Brake, & Auto Service Also Jewelry with the Derby with a gormet breakfast. theme in mind. 895-833- 1 Saturday, May 3 2264 Frankfort Avenue WE ACCEPT MASTER CHARGE - Start the day with an extra vitamin pill. Then it's off to the - chuckwagon breakfast at the Fair and Exposition Center. - Southern-styl- e and western dishes are on the menu beginning at 8 Electronic Mufflers Shocks am for $3. 50. You can park at the Fairgrounds, then take a round trip Installed sZODIAC $ bus from there to the Downs. Tune Up FLATS & HEELS This is what it's all about. And if you're not all tuckered out, put on your new dress or suit and bring your money to the Derby Day races. Complete The traffic is atrocious, so if you're planning on driving go early, and Complete PLEASE COME IN AND SEE US. expect to pay at least $5 for parking and that is probably a bargain. If you plan to brave the Infield, wear grubs, and don't plan to see Dro!ic Job Transmission any horses. If you don't want the infield, and don't have tickets, you can try taking out an ad, but don't hold your breath. The tube is Up probably your best bet. Drums Rcfaccd Tunc Wheel - cyls. rebuilt Change fluid 127 N. Sherrin Ave. Sunday, May 4 Bendix brake shoes Replace filter 895-870- 0 The Kentucky Colonels barbecue will wrap up the 10-da- y bearings repacked Clean and adjust celebration at Louisville Downs. Get your $10 tickets in advance or 55 95! HOURS: 10-- 5 pay $12.50 at the gate, and enjoy burgoo, ham, and fried chicken Disc $10.00 extra 1 THURS. 10-- 6 for the colonels and their ladles and guests. Fixings start at 2:30 With Coupon $79 With Coupon '24 and last to 6 pm.