AH, TO BE a cowboy star!

Gene Aurty will buy a helicopter to help make the short hops on his one-nighters. He usually does about 65 cities in 70 days.

He now owns a regulation plane but finds many towns he visits do not have airports. In addition, he hopes to keep the ‘copter parked in his garage at the North Hollywood home so he can fly quickly to the Pioneertown location for his 52 TV films a year.

Source:

  • The Lethbridge Herald
  • August 8, 1952

Posted: October 14, 2025

Aug. 8, 1952 - The Lethbridge Herald
  • Pioneer Bowl
    Pioneer Bowl

    Open 5-9 pm most Fridays and Saturday.

    The “Original Fun Center of the High Desert” featuring real wood lanes, and the original 66 year old pinsetters first rolled out by Brunswick. Bowling and pool tables, Bar and restaurant currently under new construction. We do offer corporate, wedding and filming buyouts for those who want an authentic, vintage vibe.