Tag: Jane Gilman
Larchmont Village and the Chronicle’s Jane Gilman: a love affair
You might recognize her name as the co-founder and former publisher of the Chronicle, or recognize her face as a volunteer for a number of clubs and organizations. That’s because Jane Gilman has been a fixture on Larchmont for more than five decades. Her love for Larchmont first began in 1963, the year that she […]
Mile Chamber honors former publisher
Larchmont Chronicle co-founder and former publisher Jane Gilman was honored Jan. 11 at the Greater Miracle Mile Chamber of Commerce board meeting. Recognized as a “trail blazer,” Gilman donned a Davy Crockett-style coonskin cap as she accepted the chamber’s first annual honoree award. “As Mae West said, ‘I climbed the ladder of success wrong by […]
Former Chronicle student reporter: then and now
These days, Tom Brandlin of Park La Brea serves as a not-for-profit consultant at the Soldiers Project in North Hollywood and other agencies, as well as deacon at St. Basil’s Parish on Wilshire Blvd. Then In 1965, he was a high school sophomore at St. John Vianney High School (in the process of being renamed […]
Community gives Chronicle’s Jane Gilman standing ovation
Community leaders, business owners, government representatives and neighborhood friends all gathered at The Ebell of Los Angeles to celebrate both the retirement and birthday (on her actual birthday) of one of the community’s most beloved stalwarts, Larchmont Chronicle co-founder Jane Gilman. “Jane credits luck, timing, ambition, diplomacy, gregariousness, more luck, and fearlessness as the attributes […]
Headliners to star at Larchmont Chronicle’s 50th Jubilee at Ebell May 17
Local talent will be performing at the Larchmont Chronicle’s Golden Jubilee on Fri., May 17 at the Ebell Club of Los Angeles, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd. Jan Daley will headline a “Thanks for the memories” program, named after the songstress’ stint on the Bob Hope USO tours. Peggy Bartenetti will provide comic relief during the […]
Larchmont Chronicle cofounder Dawne Goodwin McCullough dies
Dawne Goodwin McCullough died at her home in Fallbrook, Calif., on Oct. 14. She had been in failing health. She was the cofounder of the Larchmont Chronicle in 1963 with Jane Gilman. Born and raised in Chicago, she learned her sales ability from her father Dan, and interest in philanthropy from her mother Jo. Dawne […]
