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The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29
FRISCO PERSONALS

A splendid meeting is planned
for August 14th, which is home
coming day for Little Grove Meth
odist Church with usual hours of
service observed. Following the
sermon at IL O'Clock dinner will be
served on the grounds. For all who
wish to remain after lunch, there
will be a song and praise service.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29
NOTICE OF SALE
OF VALUABLE PROPERTY

Pursuant to the provisions of
Section 1856 of General Statutes
of North Carolina and that certain
resolution adopted by the Board
of Education of Dare County at a
duly assembled meeting thereof,
held on the 7th day of June, 1866,
the property hereinafter described,
having in the opinion of the board
become unnecessary for public
school purposes, the undersigned
will, on Monday, August Is, 1855,
at 1900 Noon at the courthouse
door in Manteo, Dare County,
North Carolina, offer for sale at
public auction to the highest bid
der for cash, the following des-
cribed property:
The old Roanoke Public School
House located on the grounds of
the present Roanoke School.
The above property is sold for
off-site use and the purchaser
thereof will be required to remove
the same therefrom within thirty
days upon notice that he is the
purchaser.
The successful bidder at said
sale will be required to make a
cash deposit of ten percent (1O%)
of the amount of the bid. The said
sale shall not be final and the title
to the property so sold shall not
pass until the sale shall be APP
proved by the Board of Education
of Dare County.
The Board of Education hereby
also reserves the right to reject
any bid made at the above sale
because of inadequacy thereof, or
for any other reason whatsoever.
Dated and posted this the IL day
of July, 1855.
Board of Education of Dare Co.
By MARY L. EVANS
Superintendent of Schools
and Clerk of said Board
T-7-22-4tc
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Administrators Notice to
Creditors

Having qualified as Administra-
tor of the estate of Helen Doe,
deceased, late of Dare County.
North Carolina, this is to notify
all persons having claims against
the estate of said deceased to ex-
hibit them to the undersigned Ad-
ministrator at Greenville, N. C. on
or before the 25th day of June,
1866 or this notice will be pleaded
in bar of their recovery. All per-
sons indebted to said estate please
make immediate payment.
This the 9th day of July, 1856.
Guaranty Bank & Trust Com
pany, Greenville, North Carolina,
Administrator of the estate of Hell
en- Doe T-7-15-6tc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29
DEATH TAKES SISTER OF
P. J. M. BAYNE, MACS HEAD

Mrs. Ralph Irish, SO, of Airing
ton, Va, died suddenly Tuesday in
the Arlington Hospital, following
an illness of two days. Mrs. Irish
was the only sister of p. ]. M.
Bayne of Mays Head, who left
Immediately for Arlington on re-
ceiving the message. Her husband
and brother are the only survivors.
Funeral services will be conducted
Friday morning, July 20, at II
o'clock in the burial ground at
Aqua Episcopal Church in Stat
ford County, Va, the homeplace
of the deceased,
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NORlH CAROL1NA
DARE COUNTY
BEFORE THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
DARE COUNTY
NOTICE OF HEARING ON A Pc
Triton FOR ABANDONMENT
OF STREET OR WAY
Diane Baum Frank; Petitioner
to
Dare County
All persons having or claiming
to have any right title or interest
in or to lands located in Atlantic
Twonship, Dare County, N. c. in
that subdivision known as Kitty
Hawk Shores, as shown on map
or plat of record in Map Book l
Page 1877 and Map Book 1 Pages
126-127, Office of the Register of
Deeds, Dare County, N. C. and the
public, will take notice that a petit
ton has been filed with this Board,
the purpose of which is to abandon
a certain street, way or right of
way, dedicated to the public by
plat, but unopened, unpaved, and
unused, which said area is situated
between as follows:
Beginning at the North West
corner of Block 81 where the
same is intersected by the South
line of Ashville Drive and run
ming thence in a S0utherly direc-
ton width of so feet along the
West lines of Blocks 81, through
62 to the South West corner of
Block 81 as the same is inter-
sected by the North line of Ocean
Bay Boulevard.
And also that area beginning
at the Northwest corner of Block
63 and running thence width of
SO feet in a SOutherly direction
along the West lines of Block
s. through GO to the Southwest
corner of Block 6S.
The same being designated on
plats of Kitty Hawk Shores Sub
division as Norfolk Avenue.
A copy of the said petition is on
file with the Clerk to the Board of
Commissioners.
<AALO GAL ouCA PCIoOuS Will LdhS
notice that a hearing upon the Pc
tition will be had at the August
meeting of the Board of Commits
sioners in the Court House in Man
teo, N. C. at 1000 Am. on Tues
day, August 2, 1866.
And all interested parties will
further take notice that the Board
will act on said Petition at its
August meeting; and that all inter-
ested parties shall attend and make
protest, if any have to said petit
ton, or they will be bound by the
action of the Board, as by law
provided, unless appeal is duly FL
ed before the said Board.
Notice is hereby issued by au-
thority and at the direction of the
Board at its July meeting. This
9th day of July, 1866.
DARE COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
BY Melvin r. Daniels, Clerk to
the Board. T-7-S-4tc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

SPINET PIANO-In like new con-
dition, suitable for small apart
ment or home, has full keyboard,
nationally advertised, mahogany
finish, 100 per cent guaranteed.
Resident of this county can pur-
chase with small down payment
and several monthly installments
to suit his budget. Write: SPC,
Box 1402, Salisbury, N. C.
T-7-22-2tc
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Administrators Notice to Creditors

Administrators Notice to Creditors
Having qualified as Executor of
the estate of Robert Fillmore Gas
kins, deceased, late of Dare Coun-
ty, North Carolina, this is to notify
all persons having claims against
the estate of the said deceased to
exhibit them to the undersigned
Executor at Hatteras, N. c. on or
before the 18th day of July, 1856,
or this notice will be pleaded in
bar of their recovery. All persons
indebted to said estate will please
make immediate payment.
This July 10, 1866.
LUKE GASKINS, Executor,
Hatteras, North Carolina
T-7-15-6tc
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THE BOY IN SERVICE, or old
friend or relatives a long way
from home, will appreciate the
gift of a years subscription to
this newspaper, only $3.50. 1t is
the cheapest, surest and best way
to send them a letter from home
each week. Don't delay; buy it to-
day. We mail it each week. If
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

BROADLEAF Evergreens our
speciality; with accents on ca
mellias, gardenias and azaleas. We
have good variety in gallon cans
and welcome you to visit our gar
dens. Roanoke Island Gardens,
Manteo, N. C. Cor. Mother Vine
yard Rd. and Main Highway to
Fort Raleigh. T-6-17-tfc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

$40O MONTHLY SPARE TIME.
Refilling and collecting from our
five cent High Grade Nut machines
in this area. No Selling! To qualify
for work you must have car, refer
ences, $640 cash, secured by in
ventory. Devoting 6 hours week
to business, your end on percentage
collections will net up to $500
monthly with very good possible
ties of taking over full time. In.
come increasing accordingly. For
interview, include phone in appli-
cation. Write Nut-O-Matic Co.,
Inc, 40 Exchange Place, New York
5, N. Y. T-7-29-ap
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

NICE caladiums, $1.00 each, along
with variety of blooming and
foliage plants. We welcome you to
visit our greenhouse. Roanoke Is
land Gardens, Manteo, N. c. Cor.
Mother Vineyard Rd. & Main
Highway to Fort Raleigh.
T-6-17-tfc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

WANTED AT ONCE: Older man
not subject to military service
for good Rawleigh business in
Hyde County. Stop working for
others. Be your own boss. Good
profits. If interested, write at once.
Rawleigh's, Dept. NCG-480-AA,
Richmond, Va. H-7-7-4tp
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aoILoN

This is to notify all persons that
l will not be responsible for any
bill incurred by my wife, Minnie
Lee Bridges, Of Manteo, from this
date, July IS, henceforth.
MURRAY EUGENE BRIDGES
T-7-22-2tp
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29
sPINET PIANO. In like new con-

SPINET PIANO. In like new con-
dition, suitable for small apart
ment or home, has full keyboard,
nationally advertised, mahogany
finish, 100 per cent guaranteed.
Resident of this county can pur-
chase with small down payment
and several monthly installments
to suit his budget. Write: SPC,
Box 14O2, Salisbury, N. C.
H-7-21-2tc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

PILE DRIVING RIG FOR RENT,
land rig on rubber, 24O0 Id. ham
mer. Crane service-all kinds.
Motors for boats, water-cooled.
Manifolds for all motors. Used
auto and truck parts, Washington
Iron & Metal Co., Inc, Box 121,
Washington, N. C. Phone 1886, Mr..
Rawls. P-6-23-l4tc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

WE HAVE received a new King
James version "Ready Refer
ence" Bible. Tells you exactly
where to find prophecies of the
automobile, aeroplane, radio, tele-
vision, submarine, tanks etc.
Thumb index. Only $795 delivered.
Masonic and Eastern Star editions
$685.. We also have Bibles from
$3.50. Call 23O-J or write Penny
stone Enterprises, Manteo, N. C.
T-7-29-2tc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
NORTH CAROLINA
DARE COUNTY.

Having duly qualified as Execu-
trix of the estate of L. R. Rogers,
deceased, of Manteo, Dare County,
North Carolina, hereby give no.
tice to all persons indebted to his
estate to come forward and make
immediate settlement; and those
holding claims against the said es-
tate will present them for payment
within TWELVE MONTHS from
the date of this notice or it will be
pleaded in bar of their recovery.
This July %, 1865.
MARY O'NEAL MANN, Execu-
trix. T-7-29-6tc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

FOR SALE: 200 acres facing
Croatan and Roanoke Sounds on
Roanoke Island. Ideal for develop
ment. See or call E. E. Meekins,
realtor, phone Manteo 101.
T-5-20-tfc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

RETAIL FISH MARKET, open in
Manteo. CLANS, soft crabs, fish.
Call Norwood O'Neal, phone 1871.
Cemetery Street. T-7-8-6tp
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

WILL DO laundry for motels, mo-
tor courts or tourist homes, such
as sheets, pillow slips and towels.
If interested see or call me. Mrs.
Corbet Payne, ST., Wanchese, N. G.
Phone No. 27O-J. T-7-29- tic
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

WHAT DO you have to sell in
land or houses; what do you
want to buy? Communicate with
The Mirlo Co., Box 45S, Manteo,
N. C. II
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

FOR SALE: One johnson OUT
board motor, 5 hip. Has been re-
Gently overhauled and is in good
condition. See Alex Davis, Wan
cheese. Phone Wanchese, 248-J2.
T-7-1-tfc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

SEE A. w. DRINKWATER if you
want to buy some good land or
a good house. Lots on Beach. In
surance and Bonds. Manteo, N. c.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

Dare County's courthouse is the
only one located on an island any
where in the United States with
the exception of the one at Key
West, Fla.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

SURFCASTERS LOUNGE. Waves
BY the Sea, on Hatteras now
open; Where Old Friends Meet and
catch big fish from the. deep. Mrs.
w. w. Edwards, Proprietor, Phone
Waves Ill. Reservations open for
Drumfish season in Sept. and Oct.
T-7-22-3tc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29
OFFICE SUPPLIES. Loose leaf

OFFICE SUPPLIES. Loose leaf
ledgers, ledger sheets, colummar
sheets, columnar pads; 200-page
and 3OO-page single entry ledgers;
day books, counter books, type
writer ribbon, typewriter erasers,
typewriter cleaner, and many
other items needed for daily use
in your office. TIMES PRINTING
CO., Manteo, N. C. Phone A.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

FOR RENT: Furnished, large,
modern house with garage, Kitty
Hawk Beach, Sept. 15-June /.
Completely insulated, heated. In
quire at Dairy Malt, E. R. Webb,
Kitty Hawk. T-7-22-tfc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

RESIDENCE, "a x 81, Hatteras
Island. Green asphalt roof, white
asbestos siding. Strongly built,
double floor, bath. Lot rs x 1900
feet fronting Pamlico Sound.
Address: Box 428, Manteo, N. G.
III tt
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

MOSQUITO BITES cause Impeti-
go. Be safe use Swiss Ointment
at all times for children's sores
and ring worm. Fearing's, in Man
teo. T-7-29-1tp
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

HAVING A BABY? See our an
nouncement cards. Pink or blue.
TIMES PRINTING CO., Inc, Man
te0. tt
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HOMES AND HOMESITES, con-
venient terms. Contact Brake
Wood Corp, Phone 16 or %, Man.
teo. N. C. T-3-18-tfc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

THE FAMOUS Universal sewing
machine with all attachments,
fully guaranteed. From $3.50. But
ton-hole attachment 1896, Zig-zag
attachment $6.75. These attach
ments fit any sewing machine.
Call Manteo 230-J., or write Pen
nystone Enterprises, Manteo.
T-7-22-2tc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29
OLD PHOTOGRAPHS OF COAS

OLD PHOTOGRAPHS OF COAS-
tai SCENES, Shipwrecks and
other events may shed important
light on the history of the coast.
Please advise what you have, (al-
so old newspaper and MAGAZINE
articles or clippings, and we will
be glad to see them. Address a
card to P. o. Box 1877, Manteo, N.
C. If
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29
CLASSIFIED
A ID " E r. TISING

ADVERTISING IN THESE COLUMNS COSTS THREE CENTS PER
WORD FIRST INSERTIONS ALL INSERTIONS AFTER FIRST. TWO
CENTS PER WORD. MINIMUM CHARGE IS so CENTS. IF YOU
WANT TO BUY. RENT. SELL. SWAP GET A JOB HIRE HELP
FIND SOMETHING LOST. THE cLAssIFlEDs OFFER AN EFFEc-
TIVE AND ECONOMICAL MEDIUM.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

FOR SALE: Singer sewing ma
chine $1,000. Jeff Davis, Last
port-of- Call, Wanchese, N. C.
Nearby Phone 1871.
T-7-29-1tc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

FOR SALE: In Wanchese-2-bed-
room bungalow. Frame construc-
ton, unfinished. Lot 81 x 315.
$4,000, with terms. E. E. Meekins,
realtor, phone Kill Devil Hills
2911. T-7-S-4tc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

"MOTHERS;" get fast relief for
babies itching and singing
caused by diaper and heat rasn.
Use soothing, stainless SWISS
OINTMENT from Fearing's.
T-7-29t1tp
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

vice-presiden1 Of one Of East eoost's
largest trucking companies would like TO
Will purchase home in Manteo. Appli-
cant is fortY-three years Of age. Has q
background of successful executive obiI-
Try and can do selling. merchandising or
managerial duties. Reply TO Box as. Reed.
West Virginia.
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FOR RENT: Five-room house,
partially furnished, garage.
Robert H. Atkinson, Roanoke Inn
Cafe, Tel. 1921, Manteo.
T.7-oQ. tfc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

HELP WANTED: Two mattresses,
immediate employment. OWENS
Restaurant, Mays Head, N. C..
Phone 1851. T-7-15-3tc
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For your insurance needs see
w. R. PEARCE, Manteo, N. C.
All kinds of insurance

THREE GOOD BOATS FOR
SALE. Two shrimp boats, "a #.
and AZ it., fully-equipped for
shrimping; Gray diesel motors.
Also nice 38-ft. party boat with
four berths; Chrysler Marine
motor. These boats can be seen
Saturdays and Sundays in Bella
ven. Contact George Clark, Bel
haven; phone 281-1. P-6-23-tfc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29
TYRELL TAX RATE JUMPS

The Tyrrell County tax rate has
been boosted from $1.65 to $1.748
or an increase of little less than
nine and a half cents.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

FOR SALE: 33 #. shrimp boat,
two-way radio, Chris-C Graft en-
CINE, nets, ready to work, excellent
condition, $500. Contact Warren
Gaskins, Avon. N. C. T-7-29-4tp
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

$3.50 OFF,-on all Do-it-yourself
Tools. Cummings all-purpose
Maxaw with telescope snap back
safety guard; guaranteed to give
you years and years of service;
carrying cases included. $52.15 de-
livered. List price $69.50. Call
Manteo 230-J., or write Penny
stone Enterprise, Manteo.
T-7-22-2tc
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

BUG BITES" Itching like fury?
then you need the amazing
SWISS OINTMENT for prompt,
soothing relief. Only 100 at
Fearing's, Manteo. T-7-29-1tp
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

"SUN BURNED?" Get protection
against infection with soothing,
healing Swiss Ointment. 1t heals
with out leaving a scar. Fearing's
Drug Store. T-7-29-1tp
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

FOR SALE: Silver-1nitialed paper
napkins. luncheon set. Limited
supply. Get yours while they last.
Initials available are A, B, C, E,
F, X, L, M, T, W. Times Printing
Company Manteo. If
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

AVON COSMETICS are in de-
mand everywhere. You can earn
good income representing our COM
pany. Opening in Avon-Buxton-
Hatteras. Write Manager" Box
681, Greenville, North Carolina.
T-7-15-3tc
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LOST: Camera Argus C-3 and
exposure meter. Near Tranquil
House. C. w. Moore. Go M. L.
Johnson, Manteo. Tel. 96-W.
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WANTED TO BUY - House and
lot on ocean. Write me what
you have. A. w. Drinkwater.
Phone &c, Manteo, N. C. If
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1955-07-29

WANTED: 41O #. good used two
inch rope; must have one piece
las feet, 2 pieces 80 feet 1 piece
IS feet; will pay reasonable price.
Call collect 1888. C. B. Hollowell,
Elizabeth City, N. C. T-7-22-3tc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-05-23
ON THE AIR
ON THE AIR
What Makes
Sammy Tick
BY BERNIE HARRISON

NEW YORK. May 22Sammy Davis jr probably the hottest
talent in show business today walked bky
wall Apollo Theater Harlem cranng
look at the show He reached
-opd 1iScod
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-05-23

mine-and missed.
Hey" he grinned, what's 60
ing on here?"
That was the only indication
| I received the entire night that
the loss of an eye in the auto
crash had affected him in any
way. It certainly hasn't affected
Sammy personally or profess
sionally.
He was on stage for an as
founding hour and 20 minutes
his fifth such show that day
dancing, singing, playing the
drums and cutting capers with
his dad, Sam ST., and uncle. Will
Mastyn. I've rarely heard hap
pier audience.
incidentally, try putting a
hand oUer one eye and reach
out to shake hands. 1 missed
every tin,e.)
Sam, jr., now 20. was first
seen by TV viewers several years
ago. / believe it was one of the
Comedy Hour series. He's been
on a half%doZen times since then
and. in my opinion. hasn't
missed yet.
Maybe you caught him week
ago Sunday on Ed Sullivan's
Toast of the Town" when he
announced that despite reports
and remarks to the contrary, he
hoped to always work with his
dad and uncle
~ =
What you may not have
known is that Sammy had closed
an engagement in Philadelphia
late the night before, stayed up
the rest of the night to host a
party for "the kids" driven to
New York at 1870 Sunday morn
ing. freshened up at the hotel,
guested on a disc Jockeys show
as he'd promised, and rushed
over to Eds studio to rehearse
all afternoon for the program.
How does he do it?
Well, he doesn't do that sort
of thing very often. But when
he's working, as he is at the
Apollo, he's lucky to get five
hours of sleep.
Sammy doesn't drink and I
didn't see him smoke except on
stage, where he did it as a
nostalgia gag.
He told the audience that
when he was a youth in Harlem,
the sight of performers smoking
on stage or screen when he
couldn't used to make him want
a cigarette. So he'd sneak a
smoke. He swore that if he ever
played the Apollo, he'd smoke
on stage.
While Will Mastyn is the agent
for the act and the William
Morris agency helps in the book
ings, Sammy is boss and has the
big say on any projects.
$50 far" he said, knocking
on Wood, "eUerythtng Tpe
picked has turned out right"
At the moment, he's looking
forward to a six-day "breather"
at his Hollywood home, prior to
opening at the New Frontier
Hotel in Las Vegas. This fall,
he's set for a Broadway musical
under the banner of julie Styne
(of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes"
and Three Coins in the Foun-
tain" fame). After that, there
are motion picture deals cooking.
And he'd like to play Steve
Aliens late night TV show.
During his act. Sammy refers
to Frank Sinatra as his idol
and then goes into a perceptive
representation of the singer. He's
not just talking. Frank turned
over his Palm Springs home to
Sammy after the auto crash for
the convalescence period. Sam
my's best friend out there, or
anywhere, for that matter, is
Actor jeff Chandler.
What most impresses this re-
porter about Sammy, beyond his
prodigious talent, is his creative
ability. Very few top performers
ALSO possess this.
And, more Importantly. per-
haps. he has both heart and
conscience.
Backstage in his tiny dressing
room, Sammy raptly examined
the treasured scrapbook l. Of