Encounters with the Stars
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Louis B. Mayer.pdf
Director George Sidney, Representative John Fogarty, Representative George Bates, Mrs. Nora Bates, Esther Williams, Representative Margaret Chase Smith, Louis B. Mayer, and Lieutenant Bill Lewis (L-R)
November 9, 1943
While traveling the West Coast Congressional members visited a club offering free food and dancing for servicemen. Called the Hollywood Canteen, it was voluntarily staffed by people in the entertainment industry like actress Esther Williams (Take Me Out to the Ball Game, Neptune’s Daughter) and studio executive Louis B. Mayer.
Ronald Reagan.pdf
Representative George Bates, Mrs. Nora Bates, Marlene Dietrich, Representative John Fogarty, Representative Margaret Chase Smith, and Edward Arnold
November 9, 1943
During their stay, Congressional members visited a Hollywood set to watch the filming of Kismet, starring Marlene Dietrich and Edward Arnold.
Jimmy Stewart.pdf
Phyllis Diller.pdf
Celeste Holm, Lillian Gish, and Senator Margaret Chase Smith
1982
As Chairwoman of the National Women’s Board of Northwood Institute, Smith presented both Oscar winners with the Distinguished Woman of the Year Award. Gish is best known for her role in the 1915 racially controversial yet technically innovative film, The Birth of the Nation. Holm starred in Gentleman’s Agreement Come to the Stable, and All About Eve
Senator Margaret Chase Smith, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Celeste Holm
June 1, 1970
The same day the Senator gave her “Second Declaration of Conscience” speech she was honored at a tribute dinner hosted by the American Newspaper Women. Oscar winner Celeste Holm was in attendance. Both ladies were later named Distinguished Women of Northwood University.
Bob Hope, Senator Margaret Chase Smith, and Vice President Richard Nixon
June 12, 1965
One year after cracking jokes about Senator Smith’s presidential campaign, Emmy winning comedian Bob Hope shared the spotlight with Smith and future president Richard Nixon as they all received honorary degrees from Whittier College.
Senator Margaret Chase Smith, Richard Dysart, and Dr. Douglas Dysart
April 5, 1991
In 1992, Richard Dysart won an Emmy Award for his role as Leland McKenzie in L.A. Law. Pictured here with his father and Senator Smith, he was the keynote speaker at the Maine State Bar Association Banquet held in Augusta, Maine.
Chris and Paula Elliott with daughters Bridey (left) and Abby (right)
February 12, 1999
The Elliotts purchased the former home of Senator Smith’s Executive Assistant Bill Lewis. Shortly afterward, they visited the MCS Library to find more information about the house. Four-time Emmy winner, comedic actor, and writer Chris Elliott (Late Night with David Letterman, Get A Life, Saturday Night Live, There’s Something About Mary) is the son of comedian Bob Elliott. Both daughters, work in the entertainment industry too. Abby was a cast member of Saturday Night Live (2008-2012) and Bridey has twenty-two acting credits.
Senator Margaret Chase Smith and Helen Hayes
March 12, 1965
The two-time Oscar winner (The Sin of Madelon Claudet and Airport) met Senator Smith at a cultural luncheon in Washington, DC.
Carol Channing and Senator Margaret Chase Smith
November 10, 1971
Channing earned a Golden Globe for her role in Thoroughly Modern Millie, but is best known for her Tony Award winning Broadway performance in Hello Dolly.
Sentinel Star
July 24, 1977
The newspaper reported on a survey conducted by womenSports magazine that many female politicians and entertainers were athletic or “tomboys” while growing up. They claimed “previous research has indicated that women who overcome sex stereotyping at an early age have a better chance of doing so in later years.”
1964 Presidential Election.pdf
