Romance week continues with Maybelline's Enchanted Maiden, Jackie and Bob Haines Love Story

There once was a little boy named Robert (Williams) Haines, who was so adored, it seemed nearly impossible, he'd ever find a bride acceptable to his doting family

After two adorable daughters, named, June and Marilyn,  Eva and Ches Haines, rang the bells with delight,  announcing the birth of their baby boy.  Bobby was as close to a cherub as any child ever born, and with his curly brown hair, sparkling blue eyes and a sweet disposition, he was like no other. 

Little Bobby, though having two doting sisters, was
all-boy, growing up loving fast cars, cowboys and pretty girls. (Like most every little boy in the family!!)   Bobby's parents encouraged his adventurous nature, believing, someday he'd grow up to be a man they'd be proud of.

And yes, Bobby did grow to be a fine young man, devoted to God, Country and Family, wanting nothing more than to someday find the perfect girl, settle down and raise a family.

Bob, with his sister's June and Marilyn.

So it wasn't that unexpected, when he was bit by the love-bug while a senior in high school.  Enchanted by the most remarkable young Maiden, named Jackie, four years his junior - Bob knew, she was the one!  Jackie was the new girl in school, from out West in Arizona, a cowgirl, really - now living in the big city of Chicago for the first time.  Independent, adventurous - with beautiful blue eyes, and a stunning figure, Bob vowed to follow her to the ends of the earth.  But when her family returned to Arizona in her senior year, Bob's family said, not so fast - she's too young son, you might be making a mistake.  However, they'd raised him to be his own man, and this was the woman he wanted.  So he followed 16 year old Jackie out West - willing to face what ever fate dished out. 

As soon, as 17 year old Jackie graduated from High School, in 1953, she married her sweetheart in Prescott Arizona, and they soon started their own family.  Bob and Jackie were so in love, nothing was going to stop them, no matter what!!

Jackie and Bob Haines, of the left, followed by Dick and Marilyn Haines-Westhouse, John and June Haines-Gary, Eva Williams-Haines.  Below is David and Jerry Westhouse and June and Johns little girl, Kathy.



Soon the Enchanted Maiden, was part of the Williams-Haines family and over the years gave Eva and Ches, 6 grandsons, who grew up to be fine young men, just like their dad and granddad. 

Bob and Jackie will celebrate their 62 Wedding Anniversary this year, and as Bob approaches his 83rd, Birthday in August, they remain the longest married couple in the entire family.  Now that's a Love Story.

Stay tuned for more romantic love stories from The Maybelline Story and the Spirited Family Dynasty, as Valentines Day approaches February 14th.

Romance Week: Two beautiful Maybelline sister's looking for the right guy during WW11.

Maybelline's tale of two sisters.

A long time ago, in another time and place, there were two lovely sisters named June and Marilyn Haines - who wrote to lonely servicemen during WW ll. 

Never, was there a more romantic time in history, than World War ll.  Young girl's just couldn't help but be caught up in it and the magic of advertising only fanned the flames of desire, for true love.   
 

Marlene Dietrich dancing with a Service man at the Hollywood Canteen.

 
The Hollywood Canteen was a place where young people hooked up, and exchanged address.  Even Movie Stars showed up to dance with out of town Soldiers, Navy men and Marines. 

Movies made writing Love Letters, the most romantic thing a girl could do, and being a pen pal hinted at the promise of having a guy home to your arms.

June and Marilyn Haines.

So that's how this Love Story began, with two young ladies,

 doing their patriotic duty.

When June graduated from high school in 1943, she realized there were no eligible young men to be found.  Which sadly meant, no Saturday night dates, no Summer picnics, and definitely no New Years Eve, kisses under the mistletoe.  Being a self reliant girl, she decided the best way to meet a nice man, was to write a lonely soldier overseas and build a friendship.  

Marilyn Haines with her cousin Tony.

Her younger sister, Marilyn knew plenty of boys from high school, but none of them seemed as exciting, or worthy, as her new pen pal, Dick Westhouse.  After all, he'd grown up in an orphanage and obviously needed her!!  

Before long, Marilyn's pen pal letters, turned into love letters, and people began to say, " Marilyn, seem more interested in the mailbox, than anything else in the world."

After the War, Dick Westhouse and Marilyn began dating

 and talking marriage!

As fate would have it, June never had any luck with her Soldier Boy letters, so Marilyn and Dick, decided to bring their two closest people together, on a blind - double date.  You see, Dick had grown up with John Gary at the Orphanage - and they were best friends....   

when June met Sergeant John Gary, secretary to a General at Fort Sheridan,  a flame ignited, true love. 

Though Eva and Ches Haines, weren't too thrilled about their 17 year old daughter, marrying Dick Westhouse, right out of High School, they gave them their blessing and a beautiful Wedding as well. 

As for June and John Gary - they dated for a while, before he was sent to Germany and when the long distance romance got old, John returned to the US and they married.

  

By 1955 all the Haines kids were married,  in this picture we see, Jackie and Bob Haines - Dick and Marilyn Westhouse and their two boys - David and Jerry - John and June Gary, with their daughter Cathy, and their mother Eva Williams Haines.

And so the two sisters made their dreams come true!!! They got their Soldier Boys, and lived Happily Ever After..... at least for a while!!!

Tomorrow will continue Maybelline Story, Romance week - as we head towards Valentines Day, Feb 14TH.

RETRACTION: A behind the gate look at Jennifer Aniston's Bel Air property in the 1960's, when it belonged to Maybelline founder, Tom Lyle Williams

Tom Lyle Williams at the gate at 900 Airole Way,
 Bel Air California

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Driveway up to the house.

The front of the house.

The open garage with Tom Lyle Williams , Every Shaver and Arnold Anderson's automobiles.

Tom Lyle Williams with Sparky

The Statue ASPIRATION, inside the entrance..

THE BACKYARD

INSIDE THE HOUSE....

My cousins, Chuck and Nancy Williams with Ann Williams-Corbett and her dog Frenchy

Tom Lyle Williams in his livingroom.

Tom Lyle Williams with his niece, Annette Williams Corbett.

Donna and Sharrie Williams sitting on the ottomans

My grandmother, Evelyn Williams
 with Mabel and Chet Hewes

My sister's, Donna and Billee and my
 brother, Preston Williams

THE VIEW FROM THE BEACH IN SANTA MONICA,

 TO DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELS

Tom Lye Williams with his sister Eva Williams Haines on the left and her daughter Marilyn Haines Westhouse-Gary.

Tom Lyle Williams with his sister's, Eva Williams Haines, on the left and Mabel Williams Hewes,  ( Maybelline's namesake) on the right.

Left to right, Mabel Williams Hewes, Arnold Anderson, Eva Williams Haines and Emery Shaver.

Mabel, Tom Lyle and Eva with Sparky and Snoopy.

When the Hollywood Freeway took Tom Lyle Williams, beloved Villa Valentino, in the Hollywood Hills, he bought this private estate,  (second to top of the hill in Bel Air,) in 1950.  His friend, Arnold Anderson's brother was the Architect who built this ultra modern steel and glass home with sweeping 180 degree views of Los Angeles. The view was even more spectacular at night with all the twinkling lights of the city.Today this property is owned by the Movie Star, Jennifer Aniston.

This property is the backdrop for many of the stories I write about in my book, The Maybelline Story.  Purchase a signed copy from me today, by just clicking on the picture of my book. 

Thank you to my cousin's Ann Louise Williams Corbett and Andrew Westhouse for sharing these wonderful pictures.

My Publicist Shannon Donnelly at LCO, will be sending Jennifer Aniston a copy of The Maybelline Story, with a personal note from me enclosed.