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4C ♦ SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2006 It's a bird, it's a plane. No, it's Superman! With all the comic book heroes success fully making it to the silver screen these days, such as the X-men and many others, I suppose Hollywood decided it was time to do a remake of Superman. I thought it would be inter esting to look back at one of the first “superheroes" that really revved up the comic book industry and made the jump from comics, to televi sion and then to the movie theaters. Two teenage friends from Cleveland Ohio who were active at their high school newspaper dreamed up breaking into newspaper comics or pulp magazines. Jerry Siegel was the writer and his friend Joe Shuster was the aspiring artist. Their first Superman creation was actually a bald headed vil lain. This Superman story just wasn’t very interest ing so they kept revamp ing it until they came up with the Superman that we know of today. They were very interested in a “righter of wrongs”, and a helper who provided justice for the downtrodden. Maybe grow ing up in the depression had something to do with this. It was actually an acci dent when Superman made it to the comics. Siegel and Stephen Daniel MeLarty Jr. Stephen and Lisa Stallworth McLartv of Byron announce the birth of a son, Stephen Daniel MeLarty, Jr., at Houston Medical Center on June 8. Grandparents of the baby are Debbie and Hugh Stallworth of Byron and Sheila and Fred MeLarty of Byron. Hamilton Sheldon Ashley Sheldon and Joanne Hamilton Ashley of Warner Robins announce the birth of a son, Hamilton Sheldon Ashley, at Houston Medical Center on June 8. Grandparents of the baby are Joe and Ora Hamilton of Helena and Lenton and Janice Ashley of Macon. Grayson Cole Waller Mike and Juli Grindstaff Waller of Warner Robins announce the birth of a son, Grayson Cole Waller, at Houston Medical Center on June 8. Grandparents of the baby are Richard and Glenna Norris of St. Louis, Mo.; Doyle and Patricia Grindstaff of Patton, Miss, and Gary and Beth Waller of Willisville, Ark. Sophia marie Hrad Paul and Angela Thornton Hrad of Robins AFB announce the birth of a daughter, Sophia Marie Hrad, at Houston Medical Center on June 9. Grandparents of the baby are Michael Hrad of Maudelein, 111.; Evelyn Moceri of Worth, 111.; John Thornton and Andrea Thornton of Webster, Mass. Olivia Grace McKenzie Wyatt Robert and Tamara Sizemore Wyatt of Warner Robins announce the birth of a daughter, Olivia Grace McKenzie Wyatt, at Houston Medical Center on June 9. Grandparents of the baby are Sharon and Gary Honaker of Bolt, W. Va. and Bill and Nancy Wyatt of Gray, Ky. Savion Cin’tae McCutchen LaVaughn and Kaiulani Starks McCutchen of Warner Robins announce the birth of a son, Savion Cin’tae McCutchen, at Houston Medical Center on June 9. Grandparents of the baby are Henry and Yvetta Starks of Byron; Nina and David Griggs of South Field, Mich, and Jesse and Karen McCutchen of Rochester Hills, Mich. Kiera Elise Phillips Christopher and Kelly Mann Phillips of Warner Jillinda Falen Antiques carilynns@alltel.net Shuster had carried their creation all over town but couldn’t find any takers. Publisher M.C. Gaines (later publisher of E.C. Comics) saw some promise in the boys creation and agreed to recommend the strip to D.C. Comics Publisher Harry Donenfeld when he called looking for new ideas. Donenfeld wasn’t impressed but liked the fact that the boys’ work was different, quite colorful and full of action. The two teens were quite excited and reformatted their newspaper strips into comic book form. In June of 1938, Action Comics #1 was released and Superman fever swept the country. Shortly thereafter, Siegel and Shuster’s dream of a newspaper comic also came to fruition. Now every one would know the story cAeW C X/zMfl/s Robins announce the birth of a daughter, Kiera Elise Phillips, at Houston Medical Center on June 9. Grandparents of the baby are C. Mack and Judy Mann of Saxe, Va.; Shelby Wyatt of Wilmington, N.C. and Rick and Janie Phillips of West Jefferson, N.C. Ryder Daniel Johnston Donald “Sonny” and Colleen McElroy Johnston of Centerville announce the birth of a son, Ryder Daniel Johnston, at Houston Medical Center on June 9. Grandparents of the baby are Phyllis Harvey of Centerville and Robert and Dixie Hale of Americus. Enrique Estefan Acevedo Kirsten O’Nessia Acevado Jose and Tina Lowry Acevedo of Kathleen announce the birth of twins, Enrique Estefan Acevedo and Kirsten O’Nessia Acevado, at Houston Medical Center on June 10. Grandparents of the baby are Julius and Sarah Lowry of Lumberton, N.C. and Jorge and Esperanza Acevado of Metairie, La. Samuel Ramon Medina Jose and Eden Morris Medina of Byron announce the birth of a son, Samuel Ramon Medina, at Houston Medical Center on June 12. Grandparents of the baby are Kirk and Susan Morris of Byron and Jacinto and Evangelina Medina of Fort Valley Christopher Michael McDuffie Justine McDuffie of Biloxi, Miss.announces the birth of a son, Christopher Michael McDuffie, at Houston Medical Center on June 12. Grandparents of the baby are Shawna and Reid Alexander of Biloxi, Miss.. Zakiyah C’Don Ballard Tara Jackson and Phillip Ballard of Fort Valley announce the birth of a daughter, Zakiyah C’Don Ballard, at Houston Medical Center on June 12. Grandparents of the baby are Verlene Ballard of Fort Valley; Kenneth Jackson of Unadilla; Cheryle Simmons of Fort Valley and George Richardson of Newark, N. J. Renotto Sennati Solomon Jr. Renotto and LaChanda Canady Solomon of Warner Robins announce the birth of a son, Renotto Sennati Solomon, Jr., at Houston Medical Center on June 12, . Grandparents of the baby are Laverne and Clinton ■ w mm • 9 * of the lone infant survivor from Krypton sent off in a space capsule before the planet blew up. The lad was found by the Kent family of Kansas and adopted, given the maiden name of his adoptive mother, Clark. In 1940, Superman became a popular radio program. It is during this time that the character Jimmy Olsen and Kryptonite became part of the Superman vernacular. In 1941, he appeared in 17 cartoons for the Fleischer Studios. Superman tried his hand on the silver screen in 1948 and again in 1950. The 1950’s were kind of a strange time for the Superman series due to a few too many “super powers” and villains. The creators kind of got carried away with the whole “super” thing and introduced characters as “Streaky” the cat, Super Canady of Warner Robins; Gloria and Charlie Johnson of Perry; Bessie Head of Warner Robins and Kirk Durden of Warner Robins. Isaiah Alexander Castillo Liza Marie Castillo of Warner Robins announces the birth of a son, Isaiah Alexander Castillo, at Houston Medical Center on June 12, . Grandparents of the baby are Miguel and Norma Castillo of Warner Robins. Evett Valentina Nunez Arturo and Dana Donaldson Nunez of Warner Robins announce the birth of a daughter, Evett Valentina Nunez, at Houston Medical Center on June 12, Grandparents of the baby are Cynthia Donaldson and Mark Donaldson of Warner Robins; Valentina Silva- Acevedo of Mexico and Baldemar Nunez of Mexico. Warner Ray Luis Balicdang Raymond and Lorma Luis Balicdang of Warner Robins announce the birth of a son, Warner Ray Luis Balicdang, at Houston Medjcal Center on June 13, . Grandparents of the baby are Pedro and Guadaliva Balicdang of Baguio, Philippines and Gregorio and Purita Luis of Baguio, Philippines. Logan Dean Leßlanc Larry and Jennifer Dodson Leßlanc of Warner Robins announce the birth of a son, Logan Dean Leßlanc, at Houston Medical Center on June 13, . Grandparents of the baby are Jerry Dodson and Evelyn Dodson of Wichita Falls, Texas; Larry Leßlanc, Sr. and Liz Leßlanc of Orange, Texas. Tyriek Jeremiah Khalil Wood Shevaughnda Wood of Warner Robins announces the birth of a son, Tyriek m.c.l; oSeteen/ & tPcztuy Screen Your Patio At A Very Affordable Price! FREE ESTIMATES • We Build Fences TOO! If You Call With This Ad - We'll Paint Your Floor FREE . 3 Color Choices #^47B-228-1767 0003562* LIFESTYLE ? '■“* •'■ '• - ’-' 1 ' SaBBSSSSw^/' Joßgm; Just released by Warner Bros., the new “Superman Returns” may make the value of Superman collectibles soar. Horse and Superman’s cous in, Super Girl. Thankfully they got back on track when Superman made the jump to a new the next new medi um. With the popularity of the “new television set” came Superman, the televi sion series starring George Reeves. These 107 epi sodes introduced a whole new generation of kids to this super hero. Did you know that George had also been in Gone with the Wind? I didn’t! George also appeared as Superman on an episode of I Love Lucy where Lucy gets stuck on the window ledge of a tall Jeremiah Khalil Wood, at Houston Medical Center on June 13, . Grandparents of the baby are Valerie Cochran of Warner Robins and Frobell and Becky Cochran of Montezuma. Christian Xavior Wright Gwendolyn Wright of Warner Robins announces the birth of a son, Christian Xavior Wright, at Houston Medical Center on June 14, . Grandparents of the baby are Rev. Horace Wright and Geraldine Wright of Hawkinsville. Tamari Jamerious Ingram Tenika Armstrong and Thoney Ingram of Warner Robins announce the birth of a son, Tamari Jamerious Ingram, at Houston Medical Center on June 14, . Grandparents of the baby are Lula Mae and Robert Ingram of Perry; Anthony and Tabatha Armstrong of Warner Robins and Greta Barnes of McComb, Miss. James William Lee Hood Crystal Barksdale Young and James Hood of Warner Robins announce the birth of a son, James William Lee Hood, at Houston Medical Center on June 14, . Grandparents of the baby are William Gryder of Carson City, Nevada; Novella and Scott Simms of Westminster, Md.; Clint and Vickie Burris of Warner Robins and Betty and Thorwald Pearce of Warner Robins. Amari Monet Madison James and LaTonya Carter Madison of Warner Robins announce the birth building. Alas, poor George committed suicide in 1959. Some people think that play ing the role of Superman is cursed since Christopher Reeves revived the role of the “Man of Steel” in 1978’s blockbuster hit. As most of you know, Mr. Reeves passed away after becoming a quad riplegic due to a horseback riding accident. In doing the research for this article, I found an article about a Superman cape used by George Reeves selling for $200,000! Here is a sam pling of values on Superman memorabilia from Kovel’s 2003 price guide. Plaster of a daughter, Amari Monet Madison, at Houston Medical Center on June 15, . Grandparents of the baby are James H. Madison and Barbara Madison of Warner Robins and Karen Colson of Warner Robins. Thomas Earl Stuckey BJ and Dawn Nix Stuckey of Warner Robins announce the birth of a son, Thomas Earl Stuckey, at Houston Medical Center on June 15, . Grandparents of the baby are Ron and Margaret Falk of Warner Robins and Bill and Brenda Stuckey of Savannah. Dontavious Antwan Lofton Selena Woolfolk and Derrick Lofton, Sr. of Macon announce the birth of a son, Dontavious Antwan Lofton, at Houston Medical Center on June 15, . Grandparents of the baby are Elizabeth Lofton and James Lofton of Macon and Robert Woolfolk of Macon. Isabella Grace Luna Deivi and Chastity Williams Luna-Cruz of Warner Robins announce the birth of a daughter, Isabella Grace Luna, at Houston Medical Center on June 15, . Grandparents of the baby are Karen Williams of Warner Robins and Maria Cruz of Warner Robins. Joel Steve Villanueva Joel and Melina Villanueva of Macon announce the birth of a son, Joel Steve Villanueva, at Houston Medical Center on June 15, Baileee Ann Robinson Lynn Kevin and Jami Pace Robinson of Perry announce Forget Expectations- Try A Giant Fixture In A Small Space /7vl vnfc (fPhi If i)f jii i I \X firmly /I t m ■ I II X ! I II Jlf II j* —; — - —\ f "Jin' Htcre ; s. / 92ft Carroll St. • Perry. GA 31069 ! 475-224-BSSS T F ;t )am-spm , SAI 10am 2pm THE HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL Figurine, painted, hollow, c. 1940, $215; Comic Book, Tim Store, July 1947, $200; Superman 111, Parker Bros. Game, 1982, sls; Pocket watch, Superman cruising the skyline of Metropolis by Bradley, 1959, $1079. Happy Collecting! Jillinda Falen is the owner of Carrie Lynn’s Antiques in Perry. She has been col lecting and selling antiques for over 22 years. She is also an experienced estate liquidation specialist. You may contact her via email at falen@alltel.net, carrielynns@alltel.net or through the Houston Home Journal. the birth of a daughter, Bailee Ann Robinson, at Houston Medical Center on June 15, . Grandparents of the baby are Dean Pace of Perry; Lynn C. Robinson and Sylvia Robinson of Warner Robins. Abby Patricia Ross Abel and Rosa Evans Ross of Perry announce the birth of a daughter, Abby Patricia Ross, at Houston Medical Center on June 16, . Grandparents of the baby are Patricia Evans of Perry and Mary Ross of Perry. Ja’Kayla Ka’Mori Lewis Kawanis Miller and Jarrett Lewis of Warner Robins announce the birth of a daughter, Ja’Kayla Ka’Mori Lewis, at Houston Medical Center on June 16, . Grandparents of the baby are Anthony and Fontella Jones of Warner Robins; Martice Lewis of Pitts and Willie and Jeanette Miller of Rochelle. Angelica Lynn Kramer Chris and Lisa Romine Kramer of Warner Robins announce the birth of a daughter, Angelica Lynn Kramer, at Houston Medical Center on June 16, . Grandparents of the baby are Frank and Vicki Kramer of Scottsdale, Ariz. and Larry and Regina Romine of Visalia, Calif. Reid Lane McFadden Daryl and Shonda Boutwell McFadden of Warner Robins announce the birth of a son, Reid Lane McFadden, at Houston Medical Center on June 16, . Grandparents of See NEW, page 6C Ult W