| Show As the derfully popular Tfirfsie Revere series" Ann wasn't passive for long '“One rhorning I I sudwoke up and felt ashamed of my self-pi- ty denly realised I was lucky to be alive I realized I must make each day count for something” That was when Ann became a convert' to Cath- olicism That was also the time— while immobile and flat on her back— when she considered several business ventures Out of those considerations came a TV firm a ranch and a movie company In addition her interests now include a firm and a line of clothing for career women Since her illness Ann has gone on to1 become e-most successful Lucille Ball Her two series— "Private Secretary” and the "Ann Sotherai Show"— still play to an audience estimated at SO million viewers However Ann hastt overcome all the effects of her illness She has developedvan intense fear of-- sickneaano matter howmin6i— Secondly acquaintance says "She has become a compulsive eater She knows she shouldn’t and is trying (unsuccessfully) to keep down to 135 pounds” This poses a serious professional problem because physical attractiveness is vital to an actress Unable to cope with her weight Ann took a praci tical way out: to make her at least look slimmer she hired the best dress designer make-u- p expert and cameraman she could find The results are apparent She comes across as' an attractive personality whose bounce sympathy and good humor more than make up for her noticeable chubbiness '4 X music-publishi- ng s-one ever-iri-troub- le "Maisie” Ann once starred opposite Lew Ayres The No 1 problem in Ann's life is her inability to find the kind of family life she has always dreamed about but never known "It seems to be a terrible pattern in oujr family that nobody can stay married” she confesses i Ann's parents were divorced when Ann was in her teens One of her sisters Bonnie also is divorced Ann herself has been divorced twice —from Roger Pryor and from actor Bob Sterling father of Ann's daughter Tish -- the i usually been alone Ann has had Because she has man- to the self-assura- accept sized responsibility But this responsibility is a liability as well as an asset Early in life Ann developed a tendency to be bossy She tries hard not to be dictatorial and claims she can delegate responsibility —but she’s a “tough boss when hereorders aren't carried out Her coworkers respect Ann for her judgrpnt and executive qualities But there’s also resentment - particularly from some of the attractive young actresses who work on her show There is one person on whose love and admira- tion Ann can always count: Tish All business at the office Ann is first and last a mother at home ' promised myself and Tish” Ann says "that she would always have affection guidance and someone to whom she could tell her problems" Ann has lived up to her promise- - For example she deferred a crucial business meeting to be with T - Tish on a very important day—when braces were taken off her teeth “Some mother I'd be if I wasn't there for that!” says Ann Ann's ultimate dream is that some day Tish will marry and raise a family of her own “I can't wait till I can spoil my grandchildren” Ann says But Ann will be able to do something else for them— teach them how to take life’s hardships and come back fighting ' - Marvelous muffins in minutes with Betty Crocker Muffin Mixes! $ Muffles auks the meal! Hot muffins moist and tender made in minutes for breakfast lunch or dinned Just add egg and water to Betty Crocker Muffin Mix stir and bake Only a Betty Crocker gives you five delicious flavors! I pi ft ! i t Five exciting flavors: memm COBH RAISIN BRAN DATE ORANGE WILD BLUEBERRY -- i NfftBHIVPS Plus lid or label from Janvor Jelly TWIN STAR JAM AND JELLY SPOON y Muffin Mlaaa ri if 4 i "te BONUS omei For only $1jOO ws M aha sand a TWVi Star Buttar Spiaadatal If you wish thSHonua enclose SUM and chads ham auuluiutataataaMhSSAntatantaUM u ‘f tf |
