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Joan Banks Lovejoy
Joan Banks (October 30, 1918 – January 18, 1998) was an American film, television, stage, and radio actress (described as "a soapbox queen"), who often appeared in dramas with her husband, Frank Lovejoy. Early life Banks attended a school of Russian ballet as a little girl and excelled as a swimmer during high school. Her talent earned her a scholarship to the American Academy of Dramatic Art, and she attended Hunter College. Career Radio Banks first appeared on radio with Walter O'Keefe in 1936, when she was 18. At that same age, she became the first "feminine stooge" for Stoopnagle and Budd on their show. Her other roles on radio programs include: Film Banks began her Hollywood career with small roles in such films as ''Cry Danger'' (1951) and '' Washington Story'' (1952). She became better known in the 1950s and early 1960s for her many appearances as a supporting actress in films such as ''My Pal Gus''. Television On March 25, 1958, Banks co-starred with husband Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petersburg, West Virginia
Petersburg is a city in Grant County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 2,251 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Grant County. History Petersburg was founded circa 1745 by Jacob Peterson, who owned the area's first merchandising store. In the 1830 United States Census, the population center of the United States was recorded as being about 9 miles southwest of the town. The settlement was incorporated in 1910. Registered Historic Places * The Manor (''ca.'' 1830) * Hermitage Motor Inn (''ca.'' 1840) * Grant County Courthouse (1878–79) * Rohrbaugh Cabin (''ca.'' 1880) Located near Petersburg (but in Pendleton County) is the Old Judy Church (1836), listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1976. Geography Petersburg is located at (38.993339, -79.126582). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. Climate The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
