Category: American Papers (California)

Sports Are Fine For Body

They’re Fun And Keep You Fit

Ann Dvorak, center, introduces new beach sport, sand sledding.

Blanca Vischer, left, throws beach ball to Rosina Lawrence.

By Gladys Glad

“Americas Most Famous Beauty”

If you are at all up on your mythology, you probably are well acquainted with the story or Atalanta. This beautiful Greek lass, who had a great yen for outdoor sports, was a bit of a man-hater. She had a better eye for hunting than most men, and could outrun practically all of them. And so, when any suitors came along, she’d challenge them to race – the prize being herself if they won, and death if they didn’t. Most of them were killed, of course, until that one certain man came along. But they all thought the prize worth risking death for, as her indulgence on outdoor games had given Atalanta a glowing beauty of face and form that was unequaled.

I have noticed that women who begin a systematic exercising routine often neglect their exercises after the first furious spurt of ambition has worn away. And I’m inclined to think that it’s all because the find the various movements that they practice monotonous and boring. Of course, that usual daily dozen isn’t very inspiring. But I’m certain that if the forms of exercising women adopted were more enjoyable, they’d stick to them longer.

Season For Sports

This is certainly the season for enjoyable forms of exercise, for summertime means tennis, golf, horseback riding, hiking, swimming and two old sports that are new again for women of all ages – bicycling and roller-skating. Such sports generally give their participants a great deal of pleasure. And, in addition, they exercise the body most effectively.

Exercise All Muscles

Tennis-playing and swimming both afford general exercise for the body, as they bring into play the muscles of the entire body. Golfing and hiking are generally less inclusive, as they have the greatest effect on the waist, thighs and legs. While horseback-riding, roller-skating and bicycling benefit mostly the hips, buttocks and legs, and harden the muscles of the back and waist. Choose, or course, the sport that does the most for your own particular figure. But do indulge in some pleasurable for of exercise during the summer months. For you’ll not only derive a good deal of pleasure for it, but will also reap the benefits of increased shapeliness, health and youthful loveliness.

San Bernardino Sun (California) 21st June 1935

Journal-News (New York) 21st June 1935

HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 9. – The “Goldwyn Girls” – an annual selection of beauties that Hollywood likes to compare with the “Follies” choruses chosen by the late Florenz Ziegfeld – were chosen recently.

An even dozen, culled from the ranks of nearly 1,000 candidates, were selected by Samuel Goldwyn, film producer, and designated for roles in the forthcoming Eddie Cantor extravaganza, also an annual institution of the movie colony.

They were Vickie Vann of Philadelphia, Gail Sheridan of Seattle, Gail Goodson of Denver, Eleanor Huntley of Fort Smith, Ark., Dorothy Belle Dugan of Denver, Marcia Sweet of Huntingdon, Pa., Mary Gwynne of Trenton, New Jersey, Charlotte Russell of Woodland, Calif., Blanca Vischer of Guatemala City, Guatemala, Eugenia “Jinx” Falkenberg, born of American parents in Barcelona, Spain, Elaine Johnson of Salem, S. D., and Kay Hughes of Chicago.

That makes Denver the champion beauty-raising city of the United States, with two representatives.

WEST IN THE LEAD

Colorado and Pennsylvania, with two girls each on the list, lead the 48 states. And, sectionally, the west, with four representatives, leads other areas of the country.

Not all the girls actually cam to the attention of Goldwyn via the casting office. A number were “Discovered” in curious ways.

Miss Falkenberg, for example, was an entrant in the Pacific Southwest tennis championship, recently. Goldwyn, a daily visitor at the tournament, saw her, called her for a test and signed her. She is the daughter of Lincoln Falkenberg, noted electrical engineer, and was born in Spain while her parents were there.

So, too, with Gail Goodson. Although she was born in Denver, her father, Dr. Galen Goodson, now is a Los Angeles dentist. And thereby hangs the story.

Eddie Cantor, star of the picture in which these girls will appear, had an aching tooth. He went to Dr. Goodson. The doctor’s daughter was working as an assistant in the office.

NOTICED HER BEAUTY

Relived of his tooth, the actor had time to notice the girl’s blonde beauty. He advised her to see Goldwyn, and left his card.

Eleanor Huntley came from Fort Smith, and enrolled in a community theater course near here. While appearing in an amateur production, a “scout” saw her and arranged for the screen-test.

A commercial photographer found Dorothy Belle Dugan modelling in a woman’s shop. She came here from Denver, to attend the University of California at Los Angeles. She said she had no film aspirations, but began modelling to earn money for her studies. The photographer took her picture; a “scout” saw it, and she was called by the studio.

In numerous instance, selection for the “Goldwyn Girls” has been an important foothold on the movie ladder. Several ingenues who first appeared in this capacity have gone on to contracts with other studios.

San Bernardino Sun (California) 10th November 1935

Swimming, beach games and basking in the sun are next on the calendar, and these film players are wearing stylists’ newest offerings for such pleasures. Blanca Vischer (left) favors a one-piece swimming suit with trunks of navy blue and the upper part of the suit in lighter blue, red and white. A beach swagger costume of heavy pique is work by Suzanne Kaaren (center). White and blue stripes outline the collar and cuffs. There is a red, whit and blue band around her large pique hat. Claire Trevor (right) is wearing a practical swimming suit of bright yellow wool. The side straps and shoulder straps, which tie in back, are of green rubberized silk.

San Pedro News Pilot (California) 12th May 1934

Hollywood, Oct. 30. – if they’re pretty, and shapely, they are drawn to Hollywood from everywhere.

Thirteen beauties chosen for the 1936 edition of the “Golden Girls” appearing with Eddie Cantor in “Shoot the Chutes”, came from all over the country, Spain and Central American.

Furthest away birthplace was Jinx Falkenburg’s, in Barcelona, Spain. Jinx spent her school days aboard ships, then wandered into Hollywood.

Another Latin beauty, Blanca Vischer, was born in Guatemala City, going to Germany for her education.

Anya Taranda hails from New York City, where she was born and went to schools, and Mary Gwynne was born in Trenton, N.J., going to school in New York City.

Denver sent two, Gail Goodson, who also was educated there, and Dorothy Dugan, who attended Beverly Hills schools, is sight of the studios.

Marcia Sweet was born and educated in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, and Key Hughes, in Chicago. Seattle sent Gail Sheridan, and Philadelphia, Vicki Vann.

The old home village of the movie studios was shut out in the running. Nearest to genuine Hollywoodians are two girls who went to school in Los Angeles, Elaine Johnson and Eleanor Huntley, who however, hail from Salem, South Dakota, and Fort Smith, Arkansas, respectively.

California wasn’t put entirely to shame, for Charlotte Russell was born and schooled in little Woodland, California.

Madera Tribune (California) 30th October 1935

Hollywood, Oct. 30 – If they’re pretty, and shapely, they are drawn to Hollywood from everywhere.

Thirteen beauties chosen for the 1936 edition of the “Golden Girls” appearing with Eddie Cantor in “Shoot the Chutes”, came from all over the country, Spain and Central America.

Furtherest away birthplace was Jinx Falkenburg’s, in Barcelona, Spain. Jinx spent her school days aboard ships, then wandered into Hollywood.

Another Latin beauty, Blanca Vischer, was born in Guatemala City, going to Germany for her education.

Anya Taranda hails from New York City, where she was born and went to school, and Mary Gwynne was born in Trenton, N.J., going to school in New York City.

Denver sent two, Gail Goodson, who was also educated there, and Dorothy Dugan, who attended Beverly Hills schools, in sight of the studios.

Marcia Sweet was born and educated in Huntingdon, Pa., and Kay Hughes, in Chicago. Seattle sent Gail Sheridan, and Philadelphia, Vicki Vann.

The old home village of the movie studios was shut out of the running. Nearest to genuine Hollywoodians are two girls who went to school in Los Angeles, Elaine Johnson and Eleanor Huntley, who, however, hail from Salem, S.D., and Fort Smith, Ark., respectively.

Calexico Chronicle (California) 30th October 1935

By Gladys Glad

“America’s Most Famous Beauty”

Some girls who have dark hair and creamy skin freckle quite a bit when exposed to sunlight. Now I think that a splattering of golden freckles is becoming to most girls, but those who have them don’t agree with me and prefer to avoid the sun’s rays. When they desire to look healthily suntanned, they use makeup to give the desired effect.

I’d like to say that it’s possible for the girl who freckles easily to acquire a smooth, even tan, but I’m afraid that I honestly can’t. For if she does acquire a tan, she’s also bound to become freckled at the same time. Of course, if such a gal gets a very deep tan, the freckles won’t be very noticeable, but they’ll be there, nevertheless.

Suntan makeup really is a boon to the girl who desires to appear a golden-bronzed hue, yet who cannot acquire an attractive tan naturally. However, moderation is most important in the application of such makeup. Don’t try to make yourself look too dark, else the artificiality of your tan will become immediately apparent. At present, there are three forms of suntan make-up – the liquid, the powder and the cream. You will have to experiment to learn which appears most natural and becoming on your own particular skin.

First Cleanse Skin

In applying a suntan makeup, the first thing is to cleanse your skin well and use a good astringent to close the pores. Then apply a suntan powder base of as dark a hue as you wish your skin to appear. Over this pat a layer of a lighter-toned power to absorb any moisture, so that when you apply your suntan powder it will not gather in brownish spots. Next, blend a bit of rouge – reddish with rangey tones – on each cheek, like the natural flush a suntanned face, and tint your lips with a lipstick of a harmonious hue. After this, apply your suntan powder, and smooth it over your face so that it doesn’t seem blotchy or darker in spots. Finally, a bit of brown eyeshadow on each lid, a bit of brown mascara on the lashes and, in no time at all, you’ve got as rich a suntanned appearance as any naturally tanned damsel.

San Bernardino Sun (California)2nd August 1935

“Wild Gold” featuring John Boles and Claire Trevor, is now playing at the Unique theater. The film recaptures the gayety, drama, laughs and romance of the roaring forties in a modern gold rush.

In addition to Boles and Miss Trevor, the cast boasts of such performers as Harry Green, Roger Imhof, Ruth Gillette, Monroe Owsley and Edward Gargan. The Golden girls, namely Suzanne Kaaren, Wini Shaw, Blanca Vischer, Elsie Larson, Gloria Roy and Myra Bratton, supply the dance routines that are seen in the picture.

Santa Cruz Sentinel (California) 11th July 1934

This little gal is an archery enthusiast, believe it or not, and she is shown her on the Griffith park range in Los Angeles. Her name is Blanca Vischer and she hails from Guatemala City, Guatemala, where her father owns a coffee plantation. Incidentally, she is trying to break into the movies.

San Bernardino Sun (California) 14th June 1936

DIXIE FRANCES (left), and Blanca Vischer, both 18, whose contacts with Fox Films were approved yesterday by Superior Judge H. Parker Wood. Miss Frances will receive a beginning salary of $75 a week, with a goal of $1000 a week ahead of her. Miss Vischer will get $50 a week to start, which will advance to $750 weekly if certain options are taken up.

Daily News (Los Angeles) 21st July 1933

By Gladys Glad

“Americas Most Famous Beauty”

That new young cinema siren, Blanca Vischer, who possesses a pair of the shapeliest legs in all of Hollywood, says she always keeps them looking smooth through the use of pumice stone. When taking her daily bath, Blanca rubs her shapely limbs with a smooth piece of pumice stone, and she firmly believes that any lass who wishes to go stockingless, or to wear those lacey mesh hose during the summer, should make sure that her legs always are as smooth and soft as they are shapely.

There are many girls who, like Blanca, prefer to go around stockingless during the hot weather. Indeed, the fad is becoming so popular that one enterprising manufacturer recently concocted a preparation to take the place of stockings. You smooth it on your legs and it looks just as though you had stocking ion. Yet at the same time tour limbs really are bare. This preparation is a creamy compound that dries quickly. And although it is easily removed when desired, it is definitely waterproof if not rubbed or smeared.

Legs Should Be Flawless

There are many ways of removing superfluous hair safely from the legs, that no woman ever should neglect this. Ordinary pumice stone may be used for the purpose of removing it, and need just be rubbed briskly over the legs. A razor may also be used. And there any number of good depilatories that are effective for clearing the legs of superfluous hair.

Rough, goosefleshy skin also is taboo when the legs are bare or clad in mesh hose. The skin must be smooth and clear if they are going to be submitted to exposure. It is not difficult to keep the  leg cuticle in good condition, either. When taking your nightly bath, simply scrub your legs well with a bland soap, using a small flesh brush. After the bath, dry them well and the massage a generous quantity of cold cream, nourishing cream or pure olive oil into them. This procedure will banish roughness, and will keep your legs appropriately soft and smooth.

San Bernardino Sun (California) 26th July 1936

The Journal-News (New York) 23d July 1936

Plattsburgh Daily Republican (New York) 23rd July 1936