The Return Of Ron Launius!
Not really. Just some small info to keep your fires burning…
In June of 1957, David Lind applied for Social Security disability benefits but he was denied. Disability type was not listed. (document found via cross-reference of his mother’s name)
After having reached the lawful minimum of living in the United States for five years, and with gainful employment, in 1956, Ed applied for his Naturalization in the USA via Milwaukee where he of course owned a restaurant called “Eat’n Time”. One of his female relatives owned or worked at Shamalie’s Dinnette restaurant. Even at this point, he was already living in a big brick home with his wife Maria from Milwaukee and his baby daughter. Seven dollars my ass! The Nash was smart: the old “marry a citizen and have an anchor baby” trick! …and then your newfound citizenship simply consists of filling out some paperwork. In 1956, Ed’s first child with Maria named Debra was born in Milwaukee. There is almost an entire chapter on Debra in my book.
In the Olivehurst city directory, Ron Launius is seen living at this duplex in unit B with his first wife Fay. I’m guessing that second unit there, and these probably were much nicer back then. Of course, Ron is listed as “USAF” in the directory. In the 1970 directory, it’s the same but includes his old phone number. I guess that was so Cherokee could call him, and for other shady deals. Ron and Fay were divorced in 1970 so it’s a good guess that either Ron was long gone from this address by ’69 or that Fay moved back down to Atwater where she was from (probably the latter, since she filed in San Bernadino). Fay died in 1988 at 40 years old. At fifteen, she gave birth to another serviceman’s baby girl, which was quickly put up for adoption. She must have lived a troubled life til the end.
You can’t find a good used old Blazer anymore… ‘cept in Olivehurst:
jim 9:54 am on July 23, 2016 Permalink |
Excellent research!
Jenna 6:04 pm on September 21, 2016 Permalink |
I need some sound advice guys…please tell me only true tales. 8763 Wonderland is up for a month to month lease…im really wanting to move in, but im scared. heard alot about voices at nite and doors slamming….
John 10:16 am on September 22, 2016 Permalink
Jenna,
I only heard about these strange occurrences from the guys in the pop group, LMFAO, who posted videos on YouTube. However, whatever spirits to haunt the home may have only wanted them, their shitty music and big hair – the hell outta there! LOL
criticextraordinaire 6:36 pm on August 17, 2016 Permalink |
That’s too bad about Fay. As I was reading along I was thinking “Hey, she could fill in some blanks about Ronnie.” But it’s not to be. ;-(
I still would like to see a movie based on the life and times of Ronnie Launius. I think it could be a major hit.
John 10:06 am on August 1, 2020 Permalink |
Reblogged this on Wonderland1981 – The Wonderland Murders and commented:
I’m still here.
Patrick E 1:32 am on August 4, 2020 Permalink |
John are Maria and Debra Still alive and in Milwaukee? I’ll try and get pictures of his old restaurant. I need to find where it was located? Would would love to interview Debra? Is she In LA or Milwaukee? Thanks John!
John 11:19 am on August 4, 2020 Permalink |
Debra lives in LA area, doing real estate I think. Her ex, who tried to steal from Ed in 1982, used to run strip clubs in DC, SF. To the best of my knowledge.