Wednesday, December 29, 2010

December 29 - No Funeral

Myrna Smith's friend Carole informed fan clubs on the arrangements for Myrna Smyth's funeral: 


"Dear All 


I've received inquiries asking about sending flowers for Myrna. Myrna's body is being cremated. There is no funeral or service or viewing, & Myrna's ashes are not being buried or interred. Myrna's brother advised he will take the urn with Myrna's ashes home & place it on the mantle next to her mother's urn. 


For those who want to do something, I believe Myrna would most like a charitable donation made in her honor. Myrna was a very giving person & always thinking of others. Most Elvis fans give to charity or belong to a fan club that supports one or more charities. Since the fans are the ones who helped Myrna, I think she would be proud to have donations made to fan club supported charities in her honor/memory. And, since the fans are the people who took on the role of Myrna's family & helped her, the fan clubs & fans can post the information regarding anything done in Myrna's honor &, thus, keep her Elvis Family informed. 


I never discussed this with Myrna, so the above are simply my thoughts, based on having known her. 


Carole"


Elvis Mag's


The always surprisingly themed Almost in Elvis has its 12th issue. This Dutch magazine is clearly a labour of love for both Elvis and publishing little art works. This issue looks like one big ancient ad for vehicles, Elvis-related vehicles. All pictures are done in one (bright) color and not surprisingly songs that get a closer look are Spinout and Long Black Limousine.


The King, the magazine from Finland, has its 26th issue. Among other things it brings interviews with Ernst Jorgensen and Hugh Jarrett, an article on Gene Vincent and his Elvis-connection.



Essential Elvis

The latest mag was released a bit plater than planned due to the winter snow.


(Source: Elvis Unlimited / ElvisNews / Essential Elvis)