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Werner took part in the military-based conspiracy to assinate Adolf Hitler known as the July 20th plot. On July 21, 1944 when Stauffenberg was about to be shot in a last gesture of loyalty, he placed himself in front of Stauffenberg and was sadly shot. He was known as the hero of the German anti-Nazi resistance.

Toby Wing (1915-2001) - American Actress was born as "Martha Virginia Wing" on 14 July 1915 in Amelia Courthouse, Virginia. Her parents were photographer, Paul Reuben Wing (1892-1957) and equestrian, Martha Gillis Thraves (1893-1981). Toby's film career began aged nine, when her father was working as an assistant director for Paramount Pictures and her mother was employed as a Hollywood stunt rider. After about ten uncredited juvenile roles Toby became one of the first "Goldwyn Girls" in "Palmy Days" 1931.

Toby Wing appeared in more than forty feature films and fourteen short subjects from 1924 to 1938. She was memorable, though uncredited as the "young and healthy" blonde in "42nd Street" 1933. Among other low budget features, she starred in "Silks and Saddles" 1936. Her last movie was "The Marines Come Thru" filmed in 1938 and released again in 1942 as "Fight On, Marines!". She also appeared on Broadway in the Cole Porter musical "You Never Know" 1938. In 1939 she toured with Rita Rio and her "All Girl Orchestra" to help raise money for charity.

Toby Wing retired from films aged 23 after her marriage to aviation pioneer, Henry Tyndall "Dick" Merrill (1899-1982) in 1938. The couple had two sons, Henry Tyndall Merrill Jr. (1939-1940) and Richard Wing Merrill (1940-1982). She was an ardent member of the church, had a second successful career in real estate and died on 23 March 2001 in Mathews, Virginia aged 85. Toby Wing has a star recognising her contribution to the Motion Pictures Industry on the "Hollywood Walk of Fame" at 6561 Hollywood Boulevard.

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Her father Paul Reuben Wing (1892-1957), an army officer in WWII was captured by the Japanese and survived the "Bataan Death March". Her sister Gertrude Madison "Pat" Wing (1914-2002) was also an actress and chorus girl. Her brother Paul Reuben Wing Jr (1926-1998) was a successful businessman involved in real estate. Her son Richard Wing Merrill (1940-1982) was murdered in the family Miami home in 1982 aged 42. His death was reportedly related to a drug smuggling operation, though the case is still listed as unsolved.

A photo of Diana Rigg in the 1960s television show The Avengers. Given that she was not comfortable with the idea of being a sex symbol, it's a good bet that she wouldn't be happy with this photo.

The 1969 Grover Cleveland High School yearbook photo of the 1960s - 1990s television and movie actress Patricia Mattick.

Remember The Munsters and Lily, Yvonne de Carlo? She looked different on television as Lily Muster but Yvonne de Carlo was a movie star and a beauty. The Munsters ran for only two years (1964 - 1966) with Fred Gwynne as her husband, Herman, who looked like Frankenstein.

Yvonne de Carlo was a stage name - her birth name was Margaret Yvonne Middleton. She was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canad.

A photo of the Yates brothers, three sons of Darling Barber Yates and Emily Oliver
They were too young for the Civil War. They were hired to be peace keepers at the County Fair after the Civil War. Back row:L-R James Oliver Yates & Andrew Jackson Yates Front row L-R: Johnson (friend) & George Washington Yates.
This photo was taken by The Central Gallery, Brookshire-Matthews Co. 403 Twenty Third ST. Meridian, Mississippi, USA

A photo of Evelyn Nesbit.

She reminds me of my great-grandmother - she was about 18 and a free artiste person back then...Dance hall...saloon.

This was found in my great grandmother's trunk. Is it her as a young girl? She was born in Calif. 1878. Her mother was half Native American and father was French. Can anyone shed any light? Thanks!

The mystery is described above. I would like to know if anyone may recognize this girl or place the approximate date. Any info would be great. Thanks.