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Passed the Federal examination for professional radio operator at the age of 12, at the time the youngest ever to receive the license. She and her father received praise from the government for sending wireless distress signals during the 1926 Great Miami Hurricane, from Houston, Texas.
She competed the next year, as Miss Houston, in Galveston's "Second International Pageant of Pulchritude and Eighth Annual Bathing Girl Revue".
In 1929 she entered the Miss Universe contest as Miss Tulsa, Theda Delrey. Her eligibility was questioned when two other contestants filed affidavits that she was, in fact, Alberta McKellop who was Miss Houston in 1927 and, as such, was ineligible to compete. In 1930 she competed as Miss California in the "America's Sweetheart" contest, early forerunner of Miss America, in Miami, Florida and placed second in the competition. She was disqualified two months later because she had entered the contest while staying at her grandmother's home in Oklahoma and pageant determined she was not eligible to be Miss California.
She was originally under a short contract with MGM which was touting her for a brief period. However, when her contract was up they failed to renew and Walter Wanger stepped in and gave her a five year contract.
In 1952 she created a stir at the Miss Universe pageant in Los Angeles, when she interrupted a rehearsal and attended, uninvited, a luncheon for contestants. It appears that it was a publicity stunt of some sort and it received considerable press coverage.
Press releases of the time indicate she was of Native American ancestry, descendant of the Cherokee. However, her father is listed on the rolls as a member of the Creek (Muscogee) Nation.- Stunts
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Riley G Matthews Jr was born in Eureka Springs, Arkansas and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. were he attended Booker T. Washington H.S. for training in Music, TV Production and the Theatre Arts. After High School, Riley joined the US Army Military Police Corps in July 1979 and served seven years active duty. He was stationed in Germany, Hawaii, and New York City during his tour of duty and was Honorably Discharged in July 1986 as a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO).
After the Army, Riley became a NYPD Police Officer in Jan 1987 where he specialized in guns & robbery arrests resulting in being awarded one (1) Commendation, one (1) Meritorious Police Duty (MPD) medals and thirteen (13) Excellent Police Duty (EPD) medals for his Police work. After his retirement Riley become a stunt actor in the Screen Actors Guild.- Actress
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Booker Garrett was born on 20 June 1980 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Inside Amy Schumer (2013), Measure of Revenge (2022) and The Detour (2016).- Pat Burrell was born on 10 October 1976 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, USA. He is an actor, known for Summer Catch (2001), Sunday Night Baseball (1990) and 2008 National League Championship Series (2008). He was previously married to Michelle Fonseca.
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In a world that likes to label artists and relegate their creative efforts to a certain box, chart, or genre, There are still visionaries who refuse to be defined. as a southern Jewish-born young man, Tristan Jackson is one of those artists. his diverse resume looks like it should have been the work of at least five people. An accomplished actor and award-winning director, Jackson is also an acclaimed songwriter with credits in multiple genres, a compelling live performer, and a skilled boxer who holds an undefeated record as a national golden gloves champ. Fortunate is an understatement. Jackson's acting career flourished, and his resume includes films with Tom Cruise, John Travolta, Vince Vaughn, and other a-list actors as well as television appearances and music videos, including his role as Jana Kramer's love interest in her "Whiskey" video where his boxing experience paid off in the climactic fight scene. Though he's appreciative of the experiences he's had as an actor, music has always been his first love. He's collaborated & written with some of the most respected songwriters in the world, including Desmond Child, the "Newsboys / DC Talk's "Michael Tait, "Love & Theft's" Stephen Liles. He has learned to move effortlessly between genres but admits he leans toward country music. "I grew up listening to my grandfather play country music on his 1952 Gibson guitar by his wood-burning stove, and watching "Yee Haw" at the Grand Ole Opry " says Jackson, who moved to Nashville in 2009 and lives on a 16-acre farm west of town called Jackson hill. "I've been told,' you've got to pick a genre,' and I'm like, 'no. no, I don't. However, I am more driven to Country music because of my grandfather and because I believe Country music tells the truth." At a time when modern country music has become an intriguing blend of pop, rock, blues, and hip hop; Jackson's eclectic tastes just might make him the quintessential Nashville artist. "Country tells great stories, and that's what I want to do. I want to tell stories of my journey," says Jackson, who sees Country music as the prime vehicle to share those stories. "Country fans today listen to more than just country. They love Matchbox Twenty. they love Garth Brooks. There's not one dial anymore." Jackson's varied tastes influence his writing and performing. he credits his energetic stage presence to his two major influences---Garth Brooks and Guns n' Roses. A compelling live performer who has opened for country acts like Sara Evans, John Pardi, Parmalee, and rock bands such as Fuel, it's not unusual to see Jackson jump into the crowd, serenading some fans, and taking selfies with others. He has a natural charisma and a love of people that helps forge an instant connection. Working with Grammy award-winning producers, writers, artists, engineers, and multi-platinum-selling artists around the world to a-list actors and filmmakers: Stephen Spielberg, Cameron Crow, Jana Kramer, Tom Cruise, Taylor Phillips, John Travolta, Trace Cyrus, Rich Redmond (Jason Aldean), Meghan Lindsey, Sean Astin, Big Smo, the Henningsens, Jasin Todd (Shinedown), Brad Stewart (Shinedown), Brett Scallions (Fuel), Lajon Witherspoon (Sevendust), Desmond Child, Love & Theft, Michael Tait (Newsboys & DC Talk), Kerry Degman, and many more.
*Over 17 million YouTube views combined.- Editorial Department
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Susan Buice was born on 15 August 1978 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, USA. She is a writer and director, known for Four Eyed Monsters (2005), MOOP (2019) and I Like You (2014).- Writer
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Frederick B. Smith was born on 5 December 1949 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, USA. Frederick B. is a writer and director, known for Color of Truth (2009) and Purple Hearts (2009).