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GRAPEVINE 50C
The Family Magazine August, 1973
Featuring:
* Edison High School's Class Reunion - 1950-1957
* Papa Bear's Den Grand Opening
* The Players Ball
1 WE WILL GHEET YOU WITH A
SMILE
2 WE WILL TREAT YOU
COURTEOUSLY
3 WE WILL NOT LET OUR OTHER
DUTIES INTERFEHE WITH
SERVING YOU
4 WE WILL ANSWER YOUR
TELEPHONE CALLS PROMPTLY
AND COUHTEOUSLY
5 WE WILL ACKNOWLEDGE YOU IF
WE MUST KEEP YOU WAITING
6 WE WILL GIVE YOU DIRECTIONS
AND ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS
7 WE WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT
TO FIND OR SECURE
MERCHANDISE THAT YOU WANT
8 WE WILL PROVIDE OUR SERVICES
WHEN YOU NEED THEM
9 WE WILL NOT LET YOU LEAVE
OUR STORE UNHAPPY
10 WE WILL THANK YOU FOR
SHOPPING IN OUR STORE
You are our most important asset
and we will do everything we ca n
to please you. Come in today. let
us prove that we really do care.
Sears
People who care about People
Grapevine August, 1973
SEE & HEAR
BLACK WORLD OUTLOOK
A
TV SPECIAL
ABOUT
BLACK PEOPLE
LOCAL STATE
NATIONAL I NTERNATIONAL
Filmed - Produced - Directed
ENTIRELY BY BLACK PEOPLE
ON
BLACK WORLD OUTLOOK
KFSN CHANNEL 30
One Hour Monthly
SPONSORED BY
KFSN CHANNEL 30 MINORITY COMMITTEE
August, 1973 3 Grapevine
GUEST EDITORIAL
Vernon
Brown
Black controversy
Our country has progressed from slavery to the emancipation
of the slaves, from the Jim Crowism of the early '20s to the civil
rights movement of the '50s, from the integration of the '60s to
the total chaotic fear among races in the '70s.
Let's discuss white brainwashing in the media, as it relates to
the young black who will not be turned around, who will not
stop short of his or her goal to live on his own terms and under
his own value system.
These individuals are referred to by whites as controversial.
As an example, let's take sports. Muhammad Ali was always
referred to as an arrogant, cocky and controversial champion.
Dock Ellis, a pitcher with the Pittsburgh Pirates, is referred to
as controversial and arrogant , also Jim Brown, the ex-football
great, Bill Russell, an ex-basketball great, Wilt Chamberlainand
I can go on and on.
When you read about these individuals they are usually described
as controversial and arrogant.
One point that America must understand is that all these men
are superstars. Each of these men and many others faced huge
odds.
These men are not really controversial, cocky or arrogant.
Are there athletes more arrogant or cocky than Joe Namath,
Mickey Mantle, Mark Spitz, among white superstars? However,
the white superstar has two luxuries: he is great on the field and
at the same time he is sheltered off the field in his all-white
world.
We never read of the arrogant, controversial or cocky white
superstar.
The black one is exposed to more difficulties. The young black
star is more concerned about his rights and doing his own thing.
He may look happy and he may have a smile but actually he
often is a very sad and misearable individual-not arrogant and
cocky.
-Reprint Fresno Guide
Grapevine 4 August, 1973
THE
GRAPEVINE
MAGAZINE
GRAPEVINE CORP.
Fresno, Calif.
101 2 S. Trinity
Phone, 486-0273
or 233-1346
FRANK J. JOHNSON
EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
CLEO JOHNSON
ADVERT ISING EDITOR
JERRY C. JOHNSON
DIRECTOR OF CIRCULATION
GRAPEVINE
ADVISORY BOARD
DR. FREDDIE HAYES
ATTY. DONALD THUESEN
JAMES ALDREDGE
HOW TO SUBSCRIBE:
Single copies 50¢; $6.00 per
year. Send check or money
order to Grapevine Magazine,
1012 S. Trinity, Fresno, California
93706.
All rights reserved for material
contained in the publication.
Advertising Rate Card
available upon request
Copyright 1973
by Grapevine Corporation
Vol. 5 No.8
August, 1973
Table of Contents
Black Artist ---------------------------------------- 6
Wedding of the Month -------------------------------- 8
Short Story ---------------------------------------- l2
Model of the Month --------------------------------- l6
Heirs Ball ----------------------------------------- 18
Grand Opening
Papa Bear's Den ------------------------------------ 20
Edison High School
Class Reunion -------------------------------------- 24
The Players Ball ----------------------------------- 28
Photo Credits:
Cal Hamilton, P. 12
Earl Bradley, P. 16
Kenneth Walker, Pp. 20, 24, 28
Al Andrews, Pp. 20, 24
August, 1973 5 Grapevine
Black Artist Is Painting His Way
Through College
Mark Teemer was born on December
25, 1946. At the age of
three he had polio which paralized
half of his body. At the age of
four, when he started school his
face was still very twisted and
disfigured from the affects of polio.
"The children at school were
very cruel and teased me everyday.
I started drawing everytime I
got my hand on a pencil and paper.
It took me away from the
problems I was confronted with,"
stated Teemer.
All through school he kept with
the art and fell behind in his other
subjects. Naturally when it was
time for college he was unprepared.
Teemer states, "I was advised
by my high school counselor not to
pursue college, but to join the service
or get a job. For this reason
I enrolled in Sacramento City Col iege,
against my counselor's advice.
Teemer majored in art at Sacramento
City College, financial difficulties
forced him to go in the
Marines in 1966. He served seven
months in Viet Nam as a combat
illustrator. Teemer said, "I had
quite a few drawings of Viet Nam
war crimes perpetuated by the U.
S. Marines in the Viet Namese people.
Most of the drawings were
taken from me by a superior officer
and sent to the combat art
collection in Washington, D.C., so
I was told.''
He was sent home from Vie
Nam because of an eye infection
due to foreign particles hitting his
eye and was released from active
duty in May, 1968. He returned to
Sacramento City College where he
continued his art career.
Around this time Teemer's art
work took on a very distinct char
acter. He was dubbed by many as
the revolutionary artist." Some of
his work made international had
lines in 1969.
Recently Teemer has done a very
beautiful series of drawings titled
the evolution of the Black man. He
has had many painting exhibits
and shows and has received num
erous ribbons and awards.
His latest paintings were featur
ed at the California Black art ex
hibits at the California State Cap·
itol. His paintings titled "Coup
won first prize. It was stolen from
the exhibit out of the rotunda o
the California State capitol build-
ing which was guarded by State
police.
Teemer now lives in Fresno and
will attend Fresno State University
this fall to get his B.A. degree. Following
graduation he plans to go
on the pursue his M.A. degree.
Teemer is paying his way
through college by selling his
paintings, sketches, and Christmas
cards. Readers may purchase his
beautiful art work by calling 486-8163.
Grapevine 6 August, 1973
Christmas Cards by Artist Mark Teemer
Grapevine 7 August, 1973
Wedding
of
the
Month
Mr. and Mrs. John Lee Williams
The former Caroline Collins and John Williams of Fresno were
married on June 16, 1973, at the Truelight Baptist Church in
Wasco, California.
The newlyweds are residing in Fresno following a honeymoon
in Carmel. The new Mrs. Williams is the daughter of Theria
Green and Isaac Collins of Wasco. She was graduated from
Wasco High and California State University, Fresno, where she
is currently employed as a placement interviewer in the Career
Planning and Placement Center. Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Dub Williams of Chowchilla, was graduated from Chowchilla
High and the Academy of Stenographic Arts in San Francisco.
He is employed as a court reporter for Fresno County.
Sally Green, sister of the bride, attended the bride as matron
of honor. Bridesmaids were Priscilla Williams, sister of the
groom, Rhonda Roberts, Mary Washington and Marilyn Pruitt,
friends of the bride. Albert Williams of Pasadena, Calif., attended
his brother as best man. Charles Knott, Garland Wilson,
Sherman Toliver and Michael Vaughn were ushers. Marie Elizabeth
Harrison was flower girl and Ronald Gezzi was ring bearer.
Judy Chappell and Linda McGill were candlelighters. Judy
also sang wedding selections accompanied by Don Hicks at the
organ. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Douglas
Green of Oakland, Calif. A reception followed the ceremony
at the Veterans Memorial Hall. Janet Green, sister-in-law of the
bride, presided at the guest book.
Rev. Ezekiel Sanders of Wasco presided at the marriage ceremony.
Grapevine 8 August, 1973
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August, 1973 11 Grapevine
SHORT STORY
Etta M. Williams of Fresno, California
is a young talented free
lance writer. Two of her short
stories have appeared in A lfred
Hitchcock Mystery Magazines.
A native of Oklahoma, Etta has
resided in California for the past
eighteen years.
She is fond of country life, horse
back riding, and dancing.
Currently she is writing a story
for "Night Gallery" which w ill appear
on television soon.
THE PRICE OF A FACE
By Etta Williams
Lora stood by the window staring at the people that scurried
to get out of the rain, hating them for not being as she w as.
A tall attractive brunette hurried by, Lora watched her and as
she did so, she remembered a time w hen she had been as
beautiful.
It had been almost six months before that the awful car accident
took her beauty away. She remembered getting int0 her
car, hurrying to a cocktail party, and taking her eyes from the
road to glance into the rear-view mirror, checking her make-up.
Suddenly there was a shocking impact and the fleeting sound
of crunching steel. Then there was the searing pain cf many
pieces of glass, biting, cutting into her face . . . and at last
blackness.
When she awoke she was in the hospital, her face bandaged
with nothing exposed except her eyes.
"Doctor why is my face covered?" she yelled, "Why is it
hidden?"
"You had a pretty nasty accident," he replied, "your face
was cut rather badly."
"My God! Not my face. Am I very ugly?"
"It's just that you..."
Lora didn't let him finish, breaking in with. "Perhaps an operation.
Yes that's it! Plastic surgery."
Miss Anderson, I'm very sorry. To be truthful I don't think it
would do a lot of good. Besides we've no plastic surgeons here
Grapevine 12 August, 1973
and if we did it would cost quite a lot of money."
When the bandages were removed three weeks later, Lora
sought a mirror. Her reflection was even more frightening than
she'd expected and her mind spun with the terrible realization,
she was no longer the beautiful secretary she'd been only a
short while ago, she was a monster. The windshield had taken
its toll on her face, leaving it a scared, battered mass of flesh.
"Miss Anderson, I know how you must feel, and I wish there
was something I could do."
"Doctor, isn't there anyone, anyone at all that can help me?
I'd do anything."
"Well, there's Kevin Riles, he's the best plastic surgeon in the
United States. But he's very expensive. In this case I'd say about
twenty thousand dollars."
"Perhaps there is something I can do. He's in New York at
the time, I could call him and ask if he'd come and take a look
at you. Who knows, the operation may cost less than we think."
Her heart filled with hope and excitement as the doctor spoke.
"Do you really think he could?"
"I think so, Miss Anderson, he owes me a favor anyway. But
keep in mind it will be expensive."
Lora returned home in the hope that Kevin Riles would come,
see and help. But months had passed and still there was no
word of his arrival.
Through the months she lived in loneliness of her own making.
Ashamed to get a job, ashamed to walk the streets . ..
Her face was like a prison wall and she was the prisoner
within.
A new fear struck her, the fear that she was loosing her mind.
She whirled from the window, her insides churni ng with hate
and disappointment.
''I've got to get out of here!'' she screamed. ''I've got to walk,
breath some fresh air. The walls are closing in on me."
She grabbed her coat and purse and dashed out the door. It
was now dark out, the streets were empty and she wouldn't
have wanted it any other way.
She walked through the storm without feeling the rain, down
to the corner, and into the street without looking for cars and
suddenly she was caught in the bright beam of headlights.
She could hear the screeching of brakes, then the horrible moment
of impact.
The whole world seemed to spin crazily around, in the halfdarkness
she could see a face staring down at her. A handsome,
cultured face.
"Are you alright?" the man asked, "Let me help you. "
She sat erect, staring at the car through the pounding rain.
August, 1973 13 Grapevine
Seeing that it was a late model Mercedes Benz, her mind began
working at a fever pitch. The man has money, she though, this
is my chance.
''I'll sue you!" she shouted, ''I'll swear you were drunk when
you hit me!"
"Wait! Please?" he said, ''I'll pay you. Here, now. I don t
want a lawsuit."
The man took out his wallet and frantically removed five crisp
one hundred dollar bills.
His wallet is stuffed, she thought, I want all of it, I must have
it. She looked about her, the streets were still deserted, only
her, the nervous driver and the black night.
"This isn't enough!" she said, "Not nearly enough!"
"You're mad!" he replied, " I won't give you one cent more.
Lora became angry at this, angry beyond the point of self
control. She whipped a knife from her coat pocket and plunged
it deep into the driver once, twice, many, many times. Only one
thought echoed over and over in her mind. Kevin Riles, my one
hope of being human again. Kevin Riles. Twenty thousand dol
lars.
Finally, the driver collapsed on the wet street. Greedily, hungrily
Lora tore the bills from the fallen wallet. Each bill bringing
her closer to her dream of a new face. Sweat poured down her
brow, her hands shook with excitement. There was almost enough
money.
Her eyes fastened en a card in the wallet that glittered in the
night. She read it quickly. Suddenly she was seized by uncontrolable
laughter that echced through the silent streets. Her
mind seemed on fire, splitting, then joining, then splitting again
Lora was still laughing when a policeman grasped her rough
ly by the arm and led her to a waiting car. But she held fast t
the card she'd found in her victim's wallet. The card on whic·,
his name was printed in gold letters ... KEVIN RILES, SPECIAL
1ST IN PLASTIC SURGERY.
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August, 1973 15 Grapevine
Model of the Month
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is a graudate of fresno Mc-
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ing, dancing, and bike riding. Her
goal to be a sociologist.
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August, 1973 17 Grapevine
Les
Belles
Noir
Club's
HEIRS BALL
The Les Belles Noir Club presented fifteen young men in their
first Grand Heirs Ball recently at the Hilton Hotel Grand Ballroom.
The young men dressed in black and white tux set the pace
for a pleasant evening cf conversation and dancing with guests.
Judge Earl Gilliam of San Diego was the guest speaker, also
Mayor Ted Wills presented a proclamation to the president cf
the club. Johhny Davis, news commentator for KMJ television,
was the Master of Ceremonies, Kirk Kirland's Band provided
music for the gala affair.
The young men are all 1973 graduates of Fresno high schools
at the request of the club members.
Students and schools represented were: Stanley Thomas and
Donald Fennessee, Mclane High; James Outland, Rocsevelt
High; Michael Waller, John Riggins, and William Hopkins, Edison
High; Dale Bryant, Stuart Chiles, Keith Kelley, Matthew B.
Thomas Jr., Ronald Kirkland, Curetis McNealey, Dale Lacy, Kenneth
Slaton, and Robert L. Steveson, Hoover High.
The two purposes of the club were to give recognition to young
men and to assist as many as possible with scholarships. Both
goals were accomplished.
Scholarship recipients were: Matthew B. Thomas Jr, son cf
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew B. Thomas Sr., who plans to enter the
School of Fine Arts in Oakland; Donald Fennessee, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Theotis Lee, who plans to attend Fresno City College·
William Hopkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Silmer Hopkins, who will
attend school at the University of California at Berkeley; Stuart
Chiles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thurlin Chiles, who plans to attend
Fresno City College, and Dale Lacy, son of Mrs. Olivia Lacy,
who will attend Fresno State University.
The club members would like to thank sponsors, patrons and
parents of participants for the fine support they received from
them.
Club members are: Mrs. Jack Kelley, president; Mrs. Freddie
L. Hayes, general chairman, and Committee: Mrs. Joe Lee, Mrs.
Vurdell Newsome and Mrs. Delphos Trotter.
Grapevine 18 August, 1973
EVENT: Grand Opening
PLACE: Papa Bear's Den
Where: Fresno, California
OWNERS: Curtis (Papa Bear)
John Close
John Jo*
Papa Bear's Den
EVENT: Edison High School Class Reunion
CLASSES: 1950 THRU 1957
WHERE: Tropicana Lodge, Fresno
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Grapevine 24 August, 1973
Edison's Class Reunion
EVENT:The Players Ball
PLACE:Rainbow Ballroom
WHERE: Fresno, California
ACTIVITIES Dance - Cars Contest
Players Ball
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August, 1973 Grapevine
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P A I D
Permit No. 1904
Fresno, California
The Family Magazine August, 1973
Featuring:
* Edison High School's Class Reunion - 1950-1957
* Papa Bear's Den Grand Opening
* The Players Ball
1 WE WILL GHEET YOU WITH A
SMILE
2 WE WILL TREAT YOU
COURTEOUSLY
3 WE WILL NOT LET OUR OTHER
DUTIES INTERFEHE WITH
SERVING YOU
4 WE WILL ANSWER YOUR
TELEPHONE CALLS PROMPTLY
AND COUHTEOUSLY
5 WE WILL ACKNOWLEDGE YOU IF
WE MUST KEEP YOU WAITING
6 WE WILL GIVE YOU DIRECTIONS
AND ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS
7 WE WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT
TO FIND OR SECURE
MERCHANDISE THAT YOU WANT
8 WE WILL PROVIDE OUR SERVICES
WHEN YOU NEED THEM
9 WE WILL NOT LET YOU LEAVE
OUR STORE UNHAPPY
10 WE WILL THANK YOU FOR
SHOPPING IN OUR STORE
You are our most important asset
and we will do everything we ca n
to please you. Come in today. let
us prove that we really do care.
Sears
People who care about People
Grapevine August, 1973
SEE & HEAR
BLACK WORLD OUTLOOK
A
TV SPECIAL
ABOUT
BLACK PEOPLE
LOCAL STATE
NATIONAL I NTERNATIONAL
Filmed - Produced - Directed
ENTIRELY BY BLACK PEOPLE
ON
BLACK WORLD OUTLOOK
KFSN CHANNEL 30
One Hour Monthly
SPONSORED BY
KFSN CHANNEL 30 MINORITY COMMITTEE
August, 1973 3 Grapevine
GUEST EDITORIAL
Vernon
Brown
Black controversy
Our country has progressed from slavery to the emancipation
of the slaves, from the Jim Crowism of the early '20s to the civil
rights movement of the '50s, from the integration of the '60s to
the total chaotic fear among races in the '70s.
Let's discuss white brainwashing in the media, as it relates to
the young black who will not be turned around, who will not
stop short of his or her goal to live on his own terms and under
his own value system.
These individuals are referred to by whites as controversial.
As an example, let's take sports. Muhammad Ali was always
referred to as an arrogant, cocky and controversial champion.
Dock Ellis, a pitcher with the Pittsburgh Pirates, is referred to
as controversial and arrogant , also Jim Brown, the ex-football
great, Bill Russell, an ex-basketball great, Wilt Chamberlainand
I can go on and on.
When you read about these individuals they are usually described
as controversial and arrogant.
One point that America must understand is that all these men
are superstars. Each of these men and many others faced huge
odds.
These men are not really controversial, cocky or arrogant.
Are there athletes more arrogant or cocky than Joe Namath,
Mickey Mantle, Mark Spitz, among white superstars? However,
the white superstar has two luxuries: he is great on the field and
at the same time he is sheltered off the field in his all-white
world.
We never read of the arrogant, controversial or cocky white
superstar.
The black one is exposed to more difficulties. The young black
star is more concerned about his rights and doing his own thing.
He may look happy and he may have a smile but actually he
often is a very sad and misearable individual-not arrogant and
cocky.
-Reprint Fresno Guide
Grapevine 4 August, 1973
THE
GRAPEVINE
MAGAZINE
GRAPEVINE CORP.
Fresno, Calif.
101 2 S. Trinity
Phone, 486-0273
or 233-1346
FRANK J. JOHNSON
EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
CLEO JOHNSON
ADVERT ISING EDITOR
JERRY C. JOHNSON
DIRECTOR OF CIRCULATION
GRAPEVINE
ADVISORY BOARD
DR. FREDDIE HAYES
ATTY. DONALD THUESEN
JAMES ALDREDGE
HOW TO SUBSCRIBE:
Single copies 50¢; $6.00 per
year. Send check or money
order to Grapevine Magazine,
1012 S. Trinity, Fresno, California
93706.
All rights reserved for material
contained in the publication.
Advertising Rate Card
available upon request
Copyright 1973
by Grapevine Corporation
Vol. 5 No.8
August, 1973
Table of Contents
Black Artist ---------------------------------------- 6
Wedding of the Month -------------------------------- 8
Short Story ---------------------------------------- l2
Model of the Month --------------------------------- l6
Heirs Ball ----------------------------------------- 18
Grand Opening
Papa Bear's Den ------------------------------------ 20
Edison High School
Class Reunion -------------------------------------- 24
The Players Ball ----------------------------------- 28
Photo Credits:
Cal Hamilton, P. 12
Earl Bradley, P. 16
Kenneth Walker, Pp. 20, 24, 28
Al Andrews, Pp. 20, 24
August, 1973 5 Grapevine
Black Artist Is Painting His Way
Through College
Mark Teemer was born on December
25, 1946. At the age of
three he had polio which paralized
half of his body. At the age of
four, when he started school his
face was still very twisted and
disfigured from the affects of polio.
"The children at school were
very cruel and teased me everyday.
I started drawing everytime I
got my hand on a pencil and paper.
It took me away from the
problems I was confronted with,"
stated Teemer.
All through school he kept with
the art and fell behind in his other
subjects. Naturally when it was
time for college he was unprepared.
Teemer states, "I was advised
by my high school counselor not to
pursue college, but to join the service
or get a job. For this reason
I enrolled in Sacramento City Col iege,
against my counselor's advice.
Teemer majored in art at Sacramento
City College, financial difficulties
forced him to go in the
Marines in 1966. He served seven
months in Viet Nam as a combat
illustrator. Teemer said, "I had
quite a few drawings of Viet Nam
war crimes perpetuated by the U.
S. Marines in the Viet Namese people.
Most of the drawings were
taken from me by a superior officer
and sent to the combat art
collection in Washington, D.C., so
I was told.''
He was sent home from Vie
Nam because of an eye infection
due to foreign particles hitting his
eye and was released from active
duty in May, 1968. He returned to
Sacramento City College where he
continued his art career.
Around this time Teemer's art
work took on a very distinct char
acter. He was dubbed by many as
the revolutionary artist." Some of
his work made international had
lines in 1969.
Recently Teemer has done a very
beautiful series of drawings titled
the evolution of the Black man. He
has had many painting exhibits
and shows and has received num
erous ribbons and awards.
His latest paintings were featur
ed at the California Black art ex
hibits at the California State Cap·
itol. His paintings titled "Coup
won first prize. It was stolen from
the exhibit out of the rotunda o
the California State capitol build-
ing which was guarded by State
police.
Teemer now lives in Fresno and
will attend Fresno State University
this fall to get his B.A. degree. Following
graduation he plans to go
on the pursue his M.A. degree.
Teemer is paying his way
through college by selling his
paintings, sketches, and Christmas
cards. Readers may purchase his
beautiful art work by calling 486-8163.
Grapevine 6 August, 1973
Christmas Cards by Artist Mark Teemer
Grapevine 7 August, 1973
Wedding
of
the
Month
Mr. and Mrs. John Lee Williams
The former Caroline Collins and John Williams of Fresno were
married on June 16, 1973, at the Truelight Baptist Church in
Wasco, California.
The newlyweds are residing in Fresno following a honeymoon
in Carmel. The new Mrs. Williams is the daughter of Theria
Green and Isaac Collins of Wasco. She was graduated from
Wasco High and California State University, Fresno, where she
is currently employed as a placement interviewer in the Career
Planning and Placement Center. Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Dub Williams of Chowchilla, was graduated from Chowchilla
High and the Academy of Stenographic Arts in San Francisco.
He is employed as a court reporter for Fresno County.
Sally Green, sister of the bride, attended the bride as matron
of honor. Bridesmaids were Priscilla Williams, sister of the
groom, Rhonda Roberts, Mary Washington and Marilyn Pruitt,
friends of the bride. Albert Williams of Pasadena, Calif., attended
his brother as best man. Charles Knott, Garland Wilson,
Sherman Toliver and Michael Vaughn were ushers. Marie Elizabeth
Harrison was flower girl and Ronald Gezzi was ring bearer.
Judy Chappell and Linda McGill were candlelighters. Judy
also sang wedding selections accompanied by Don Hicks at the
organ. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Douglas
Green of Oakland, Calif. A reception followed the ceremony
at the Veterans Memorial Hall. Janet Green, sister-in-law of the
bride, presided at the guest book.
Rev. Ezekiel Sanders of Wasco presided at the marriage ceremony.
Grapevine 8 August, 1973
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SHORT STORY
Etta M. Williams of Fresno, California
is a young talented free
lance writer. Two of her short
stories have appeared in A lfred
Hitchcock Mystery Magazines.
A native of Oklahoma, Etta has
resided in California for the past
eighteen years.
She is fond of country life, horse
back riding, and dancing.
Currently she is writing a story
for "Night Gallery" which w ill appear
on television soon.
THE PRICE OF A FACE
By Etta Williams
Lora stood by the window staring at the people that scurried
to get out of the rain, hating them for not being as she w as.
A tall attractive brunette hurried by, Lora watched her and as
she did so, she remembered a time w hen she had been as
beautiful.
It had been almost six months before that the awful car accident
took her beauty away. She remembered getting int0 her
car, hurrying to a cocktail party, and taking her eyes from the
road to glance into the rear-view mirror, checking her make-up.
Suddenly there was a shocking impact and the fleeting sound
of crunching steel. Then there was the searing pain cf many
pieces of glass, biting, cutting into her face . . . and at last
blackness.
When she awoke she was in the hospital, her face bandaged
with nothing exposed except her eyes.
"Doctor why is my face covered?" she yelled, "Why is it
hidden?"
"You had a pretty nasty accident," he replied, "your face
was cut rather badly."
"My God! Not my face. Am I very ugly?"
"It's just that you..."
Lora didn't let him finish, breaking in with. "Perhaps an operation.
Yes that's it! Plastic surgery."
Miss Anderson, I'm very sorry. To be truthful I don't think it
would do a lot of good. Besides we've no plastic surgeons here
Grapevine 12 August, 1973
and if we did it would cost quite a lot of money."
When the bandages were removed three weeks later, Lora
sought a mirror. Her reflection was even more frightening than
she'd expected and her mind spun with the terrible realization,
she was no longer the beautiful secretary she'd been only a
short while ago, she was a monster. The windshield had taken
its toll on her face, leaving it a scared, battered mass of flesh.
"Miss Anderson, I know how you must feel, and I wish there
was something I could do."
"Doctor, isn't there anyone, anyone at all that can help me?
I'd do anything."
"Well, there's Kevin Riles, he's the best plastic surgeon in the
United States. But he's very expensive. In this case I'd say about
twenty thousand dollars."
"Perhaps there is something I can do. He's in New York at
the time, I could call him and ask if he'd come and take a look
at you. Who knows, the operation may cost less than we think."
Her heart filled with hope and excitement as the doctor spoke.
"Do you really think he could?"
"I think so, Miss Anderson, he owes me a favor anyway. But
keep in mind it will be expensive."
Lora returned home in the hope that Kevin Riles would come,
see and help. But months had passed and still there was no
word of his arrival.
Through the months she lived in loneliness of her own making.
Ashamed to get a job, ashamed to walk the streets . ..
Her face was like a prison wall and she was the prisoner
within.
A new fear struck her, the fear that she was loosing her mind.
She whirled from the window, her insides churni ng with hate
and disappointment.
''I've got to get out of here!'' she screamed. ''I've got to walk,
breath some fresh air. The walls are closing in on me."
She grabbed her coat and purse and dashed out the door. It
was now dark out, the streets were empty and she wouldn't
have wanted it any other way.
She walked through the storm without feeling the rain, down
to the corner, and into the street without looking for cars and
suddenly she was caught in the bright beam of headlights.
She could hear the screeching of brakes, then the horrible moment
of impact.
The whole world seemed to spin crazily around, in the halfdarkness
she could see a face staring down at her. A handsome,
cultured face.
"Are you alright?" the man asked, "Let me help you. "
She sat erect, staring at the car through the pounding rain.
August, 1973 13 Grapevine
Seeing that it was a late model Mercedes Benz, her mind began
working at a fever pitch. The man has money, she though, this
is my chance.
''I'll sue you!" she shouted, ''I'll swear you were drunk when
you hit me!"
"Wait! Please?" he said, ''I'll pay you. Here, now. I don t
want a lawsuit."
The man took out his wallet and frantically removed five crisp
one hundred dollar bills.
His wallet is stuffed, she thought, I want all of it, I must have
it. She looked about her, the streets were still deserted, only
her, the nervous driver and the black night.
"This isn't enough!" she said, "Not nearly enough!"
"You're mad!" he replied, " I won't give you one cent more.
Lora became angry at this, angry beyond the point of self
control. She whipped a knife from her coat pocket and plunged
it deep into the driver once, twice, many, many times. Only one
thought echoed over and over in her mind. Kevin Riles, my one
hope of being human again. Kevin Riles. Twenty thousand dol
lars.
Finally, the driver collapsed on the wet street. Greedily, hungrily
Lora tore the bills from the fallen wallet. Each bill bringing
her closer to her dream of a new face. Sweat poured down her
brow, her hands shook with excitement. There was almost enough
money.
Her eyes fastened en a card in the wallet that glittered in the
night. She read it quickly. Suddenly she was seized by uncontrolable
laughter that echced through the silent streets. Her
mind seemed on fire, splitting, then joining, then splitting again
Lora was still laughing when a policeman grasped her rough
ly by the arm and led her to a waiting car. But she held fast t
the card she'd found in her victim's wallet. The card on whic·,
his name was printed in gold letters ... KEVIN RILES, SPECIAL
1ST IN PLASTIC SURGERY.
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August, 1973 15 Grapevine
Model of the Month
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August, 1973 17 Grapevine
Les
Belles
Noir
Club's
HEIRS BALL
The Les Belles Noir Club presented fifteen young men in their
first Grand Heirs Ball recently at the Hilton Hotel Grand Ballroom.
The young men dressed in black and white tux set the pace
for a pleasant evening cf conversation and dancing with guests.
Judge Earl Gilliam of San Diego was the guest speaker, also
Mayor Ted Wills presented a proclamation to the president cf
the club. Johhny Davis, news commentator for KMJ television,
was the Master of Ceremonies, Kirk Kirland's Band provided
music for the gala affair.
The young men are all 1973 graduates of Fresno high schools
at the request of the club members.
Students and schools represented were: Stanley Thomas and
Donald Fennessee, Mclane High; James Outland, Rocsevelt
High; Michael Waller, John Riggins, and William Hopkins, Edison
High; Dale Bryant, Stuart Chiles, Keith Kelley, Matthew B.
Thomas Jr., Ronald Kirkland, Curetis McNealey, Dale Lacy, Kenneth
Slaton, and Robert L. Steveson, Hoover High.
The two purposes of the club were to give recognition to young
men and to assist as many as possible with scholarships. Both
goals were accomplished.
Scholarship recipients were: Matthew B. Thomas Jr, son cf
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew B. Thomas Sr., who plans to enter the
School of Fine Arts in Oakland; Donald Fennessee, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Theotis Lee, who plans to attend Fresno City College·
William Hopkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Silmer Hopkins, who will
attend school at the University of California at Berkeley; Stuart
Chiles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thurlin Chiles, who plans to attend
Fresno City College, and Dale Lacy, son of Mrs. Olivia Lacy,
who will attend Fresno State University.
The club members would like to thank sponsors, patrons and
parents of participants for the fine support they received from
them.
Club members are: Mrs. Jack Kelley, president; Mrs. Freddie
L. Hayes, general chairman, and Committee: Mrs. Joe Lee, Mrs.
Vurdell Newsome and Mrs. Delphos Trotter.
Grapevine 18 August, 1973
EVENT: Grand Opening
PLACE: Papa Bear's Den
Where: Fresno, California
OWNERS: Curtis (Papa Bear)
John Close
John Jo*
Papa Bear's Den
EVENT: Edison High School Class Reunion
CLASSES: 1950 THRU 1957
WHERE: Tropicana Lodge, Fresno
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Grapevine 24 August, 1973
Edison's Class Reunion
EVENT:The Players Ball
PLACE:Rainbow Ballroom
WHERE: Fresno, California
ACTIVITIES Dance - Cars Contest
Players Ball
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August, 1973 Grapevine
THE GENTLEMEN'S
BOUTIQUE
FOR THE LATEST IN FASHIONS
Come Join Us on the Mall
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