Movie producer Walt Disney and his wife found the winter sports in Yosemite decidedly to their liking in January 1935. It was the Disney family’s first experience with winter sports, and they were learning to figure skate before they left Yosemite Valley. Ski-joring was another favorite pastime. The Disneys spent the New Year with Dr. and Mrs. Hartley Dewey, Yosemite, and the rest of the week at The Ahwahnee Hotel.
Governor-elect Rolph, who is honorary president of the Ninety-first division is shown with Miss Davies, honorary colonel of the 26th infantry, First division. Mr. Rolph said in part, “This demonstration is an act of patriotic devotion… an inspiration to all of us who love our homes and our country.”
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Evelyne Hall, who won the silver medal in the 80 metres hurdles event, is flanked by Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford at the Olympic Stadium, 1932
Aviator Ruth Elder, famous flying beauty, says she had no trouble with weight during her flying career. Now that she is in motion pictures she still stays with aviation.
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