Ella Mae Morse
"Cow Cow Boogie” was written for the 1942 Abbott & Costello film Ride’ Em
Cowboy, which included Ella Fitzgerald as a cast member. The song was
recorded by 17- year-old Ella Mae Morse with the music of Freddie Slack
& his Orchestra. It was the first release by Capitol Records and their first
million seller. Ella never obtained a huge following, but continued to record
until 1957. She died of respiratory failure in 1999 at age 75.
A vintage Fire Alarm Pull Box
Lt. Chuck Moyer checks an address while other dispatchers man the phones
inside the old fire alarm center.
When you called Portland’s 911 in the past, they transferred you to the Portland Fire
Alarm Telegraph dispatch center on NE 21st Ave near the I-84 overpass. The building
(shown below) is now the sales office for Sunshine Dairy.
Ed Donahue
High school senior year
Ruth Ann Buzzi
Buzzi is a comedienne and actress of theatre, film, and television. She
is especially known for her performances on the NBC-TV comedy–variety
show Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In from 1968 to 1973.
The "dirty old man" sketch with guest Don Rickles
Often the proceeds from a hot dog day are given to charity. Industry groups,
such as National Hot Dog & Sausage Council which designates National Hot
Dog Month and July 23 as National Hot Dog Day, helps to encourage, sponsor,
and support events.
