 | 766.Jolie Gabor JewelsJolie Gabor was born in Budapest in 1894 as Jancsi Tilleman, to Francesca and Joseph Tilleman,her father was educated but penniless and her mother was from a moderately wealthy family in Vienna , they owned a chain of jewelry stores and a little property. An uncle suggested to her parents that they open a jewelry store in Budapest similar to the stores in Vienna, with the uncles help Jolie’s mother opened “The Diamond House” where a fortune was made with a clever idea, since at this time there were no cultured pearls only very expensive natural pearls, why not make very good imitation pearls to look like the real thing, so they started producing strands of faux pearls with gold, diamond, and gem stone clasps, soon the Tilleman family of Budapest was much wealthier than the family in Vienna as the jewelry was a success. During this time Budapest was a chic, thriving city, before WWII they had 8 jewelry stores across Europe, Jolie eventually took over the business and after her divorce from her first husband, Vilmos Gabor, business was very good. When the Nazis occupied Budapest in March of 1944, Jolie had to flee in the middle of the night with a few clothes and a small trunk with $200,000 worth of diamond jewelry, her homes, business and fortune was lost. Zsa Zsa and Eva were already in America starting their movie and marriage careers, daughter Magda had stayed in Budapest and worked with the “under ground” smuggling wounded soldiers out of the country, when the Nazis discovered this the Gabor family were listed as traitors, Magda eventually ended up working for the Portuguese embassy in Hungary, it was Magda’s connections that got Jolie out of Hungary and to Portugal via Switzerland, by the time Jolie arrived in Portugal her jewels were gone as they had been used as bribes and stolen. On Dec.1,1945 Jolie boarded a very old steamer ship and headed to America, on Dec.31 she arrived with Zsa Zsa and Eva waiting at the dock, she only had $100.00. Jolie remembered that her two daughters sparkled like Christmas trees with all the diamond jewelry they were wearing. Zsa Zsa was married to Conrad Hilton.
Soon after she had arrived, Jolie found a tiny shop at 699 Madison Ave, her rent was $126.00 a month. With money from Zsa Zsa, Jolie bought six dozen black-a-moor pins and sword pins having read that costume jewelry was all the rage, sales were not that good and Jolie closed shop to take a vacation to California to visit her daughters, when she returned to New York City, as luck would have it an old business acquaintance from Italy passed her shop and recognized her, he was still in the jewelry business and put $50,000 worth of pearls with her on consignment, with this she began producing elaborate necklaces and bracelets, she was back in business! Her pearl boutique eventually became a jewelry store when she acquired the hat shop that was next door and she expanded, she then started to sell “replica” jewelry that she designed herself for the most part based on the Hungarian crown jewels, she knew the resources in Europe for the best faux stones and manufacturers. With such famous daughters her business was incredibly successful; she had a town house in Manhattan and an estate in Ridgefield ,CT. She enjoyed being at her store and always was happy to sign an autograph, she wrote a cook book in 1962 and her autobiography in 1975, when she wrote her autobiography she was semi-retired from the jewelry business,around 1984 Jolie sold her business to Madeleine Herling her had her own line of jewelry,"Countess Madeleine" but still used the Jolie Gabor designs. Jolie Gabor/Countess M. jewelry was sold on QVC during its first year on television which would have been in 1986 in limited quantities. The jewelry is signed in script “Jolie Gabor” and is sterling silver, sometimes vermeil, I have seen 18k gold and diamond jewelry signed Jolie Gabor, but very few pieces, with the “replica” jewelry it is almost always found in the original boxes, it was very expensive when new. I have found that dating the jewelry by style is most accurate; her older pieces seem to come in maroon velvet boxes. Most pieces have a 1960s cocktail jewelry look to them, very swanky. Jolie died on April 1, 1997 in Palm Springs . Having a collection of over 60 pieces I have seen very similar pieces being worn by her daughters in various photos from the 1960s, makes you wonder how much of the jewelry worn by the “Budapest Bombshells” was actually from Jolie’s shop, the jewelry is so good that no one would ever know if it was not the real thing. Enjoy the photos and special thanks to;
Anthony Turtu & Donald Reuter- "Gaborabilia"
Jolie Gabor and Cindy Adams - "Jolie Gabor as told to Cindy Adams" | |
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| 769.Rascal Flatts ConcertPhotographed the Rascal Flatts tour last Friday night. Out doors, warm but wonderful. Led off by Edens Edge, Little Big Town and Thompson Square, the music was outstanding. | |
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 | 770.1/1 MARINES DEPLOY 2012On a beautiful June morning, 2012, the first element of Marines and Sailors of 1/1 (1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division) assembled on the Battalion parade deck for their 7th deployment since Operation Iraqi Freedom.
It is difficult to describe the mood and emotions of a deployment day, but perhaps these images will convey, better than words, what yet another long separation means to families, friends, and the Marines and Sailors of 1/1.
On the positive side, members of the battalion are optimistic and ready, for they are well trained and prepared, parents and wives accept the necessary parting with grace and courage, and the young children, likely without knowing why, appear to understand that this is no ordinary day.
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 | 772.2012 Miss Delaware PageantPhotographs by Pinnacle Photography Services of Delaware-(From Dover Downs Hotel & Casino) MORE IMAGES WILL BE UPLOADED LATER. Please check back to see many more images, including photos of tonight's on stage competitions! (All photos are copyright protected by Pinnacle Photography) | |
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| 774.Synod Assembly: 50 yr Ordination Anniv.50th YEAR OF ORDINATION RECOGNITION:
Congratulations to Pastors Jack D. Deal, John L Heyer, Klaus O. Koch and Dermon A. Sox, Jr., on their 50 years of ministry. Each was ordained in 1962. | |
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| 775.Synod Assembly: Pee Dee Indian MissionNew Mission Outreach with Pee Dee Indians in SC
Leaders: Bob Beaver and Pastor David Hill, ELCA staff directing our ministry with American Indians and Alaska Natives.
He is a Lumbee Indian and grew up in this area. Mr. Gary Locklear, Director of Lay Missioners of the NC conference of the UMC, is a Lumbee Indian living near Clio, SC. He will bring with him the Lay minister of Hickory Grove, and several members. Come join this mission outreach partnership. Learn the culture of the Pee Dee Indians; discover ways to reach out to the people of this tribe; and plan for a possible mission trip to join with the Pee Dee in
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 | 776.1ST MARINES - CHANGE OF COMMAND 2012Change of Command - 1st Marines (1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division). On 8 June 2012 in a Change of Command ceremony, Colonel David J. Furness relinquished command of the famed 1st Marines to Colonel Peter B. Baumgarten.
Colonel Furness assumed command of the 1st Marines on 4 June 2010, and leaves the Regiment for assignment as Commanding Officer of Expeditionary Warfare School, Quantico, Virginia.
These images are presented in the order of events of the day, beginning with the gathering of guests, serenade by the 1st Marine Division Band, arrival of the Marine marching units, invocation, the Change of Command, Pass in Review, and concluding with informal greetings and congratulations among families and guests. Image #2 describes the sequence of events.
The passing of the regimental colors, delivered by Regimental Sergeant Major James F. Cully to the outgoing Commanding Officer, and in turn presented to the new Commander, symbolizes the formal transfer of command.
Following the passing of colors, there were remarks by Major General Ronald L. Bailey spoke, Commanding General, 1st Marine Division, Colonel Furness, and Colonel Baumgarten.
The ceremony was also attended by Major General Melvin Spiese, Deputy CG I MEF, and Sergeant Major Mike Kufchak, SgtMaj of the 1st Marine Division.
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| 777.6 Synod Assembly Discipleship ExperienceA Tour of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and its Sacred Spaces
Location: Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
Leader: Ron Walrath & Students
Participants experienced an introduction to the place where many of our Synod's rostered leaders go
to learn while sampling a few of the rich spiritual development and enrichment practices and
opportunities available to them not only at LTSS, but in their own places of work and worship. Highlights
of the tour included the Trinity Prayer Labyrinth and Christ Chapel. | |
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| 778.5 Synod Assembly Discipleship ExperienceBeyond the Red Doors
Leaders: Mikki Gay, Rick Carter, Oliverio Mora, Jorge Leone, Jackie Utley
An opportunity to take home some ideas after hearing from and interacting with mission developers
about experiences they are using to connect meaningfully with their neighbors. | |
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| 779.4. Synod Assembly Discipleship EventsCapitol Matters
Location: South Carolina State House
Leader: Sen. Nikki Setzler and Sen. Ronnie Cromer
Two things you’re not supposed to talk about – politics and religion – come together in this discussion. In this workshop, Senator Nikki Setzler and Senator Ronnie Cromer will talk about how faith plays a role in their work as senators and in the political process. | |
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| 780.Synod Assembly Discipleship ExperiencesCan You Survive for a Month?
This poverty simulation experience will open your eyes. It was so popular at last year’s synod assembly
that we brought it back again. Join Beth Templeton of Greenville United Ministries and experience the
truth of what it is like to be poor in America. Knowing more about the problem helps us find ways to be
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