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James Whittaker (runner)
James Whittaker may refer to: *James Whittaker (Shaker) (1751–1787) second leader of the Shakers *James Whittaker, founder of Whittaker's, confectionery manufacturer in 1896 *James Whittaker (footballer) (1882–1949), English footballer *Jim Whittaker (born 1929), American mountaineer *Jim Bowen (real name James Whittaker, 1937–2018), English stand-up comedian *James William Whittaker (1828–1876), English painter * James Whittaker (runner) (born 1917), 5000 m runner-up at the 1939 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships *James Whittaker, a character in the 1930 American film ''Such Is the Law'' *James Whittaker, a character in the 1945 American film ''Captain Eddie ''Captain Eddie'' is a 1945 American drama film directed by Lloyd Bacon, based on ''Seven Were Saved'' by "Eddie" Rickenbacker and Lt. James Whittaker's ''We Thought We Heard the Angels Sing''. The film stars Fred MacMurray, Lynn Bari and Char ...'' See also * James Whitaker (other) {{hndis, Wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Whittaker (Shaker)
James Whittaker (February 28, 1751 – July 20, 1787) was the second leader of the Shakers. Whittaker was born in Oldham, England and became a weaver and a member of the artisan and merchant class. He came to colonial America with Mother Ann Lee,James Matthew Morris; Andrea L. Kross. Historical Dictionary of Utopianism'. Scarecrow Press; 1 January 2004. . p. 327. who was one of his relatives and raised him. Father James Whittaker, Father William Lee (Ann's brother), and Mother Ann Lee had lived in Manchester, England and were known as the First Parents of the Shaker sect. Whittaker was a powerful orator who drew many people to the Shaker sect.Stephen J. Paterwic. Historical Dictionary of the Shakers'. Scarecrow Press; 11 August 2008. . p. 244. He became leader following the death of Mother Ann Lee in September 1784. Under Whittaker's lead, Shaker communities were formed in New England and the meetinghouse was built at Mount Lebanon in 1785. Mount Lebanon would go on to become ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whittaker's
J.H. Whittaker & Sons, Ltd (Whittaker's) is a confectionery manufacturer specialising in palm oil-free chocolate and based in Porirua, New Zealand. Whittaker's is the largest chocolate brand in New Zealand. Approximately 30% of their production is now exported. The company controls its entire manufacturing process in its facility in Porirua, identifying itself as a "bean-to-bar" manufacturer. James Henry Whittaker (1868–1947) started the business in Christchurch in 1896 and it was later moved to Wellington. History James Henry Whittaker worked in the British confectionery industry at the age of 14 and moved to Christchurch, New Zealand, in 1890. Six years later he started manufacturing chocolate confectionery, selling it directly to customers using horse and van.History . J.H. Whittaker & Sons, Ltd. In 1913, he established a partnership wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Whittaker (footballer)
James Henry Whittaker (1882–1949) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Clapton Orient and Manchester City Manchester () is a city in Greater Manchester, England. It had a population of 552,000 in 2021. It is bordered by the Cheshire Plain to the south, the Pennines to the north and east, and the neighbouring city of Salford to the west. The two .... References 1882 births 1949 deaths English men's footballers Men's association football forwards English Football League players Footballers from Bolton Manchester City F.C. players Leyton Orient F.C. players {{England-footy-forward-1880s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Whittaker
James W. Whittaker (born February 10, 1929), also known as Jim Whittaker, is an American mountaineer and mountain guide. Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, on May 1, 1963 he became the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest as a member of the American Mount Everest Expedition led by Norman Dyhrenfurth, alongside the Sherpa Nawang Gombu (a nephew of Tenzing Norgay). They ran out of oxygen, but managed to reach the summit. Biography He is the twin brother of Lou Whittaker, a mountain guide who is often mistakenly credited with achieving the 1963 ascent of Everest. The twins started climbing in their teens in the 1940s while in the Boy Scouts. Whittaker graduated from West Seattle High School and Seattle University. On July 25, 1955, Whittaker became the first full-time employee of Recreational Equipment Inc. and was the company's CEO in the 1960s as well as an early board member with American Alpine Club president Nicholas Clinch. When Whittaker climbed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Bowen
James Brown Whittaker (born Peter Williams; 20 August 1937 – 14 March 2018), known professionally as Jim Bowen, was an English stand-up comedian, actor and television personality. He was the long-time host of the ITV game show '' Bullseye'', which he presented from its beginning in 1981 through to the end of its original run in 1995. Bowen grew up in Clayton-le-Moors, Lancashire, and went to Accrington Grammar School. In his early adulthood, he became a teacher, and took part in local dramatic groups. He eventually devoted himself to comedy full-time, having been influenced by Ken Dodd, and first appeared on television in '' The Comedians''. This led to other television work during the 1970s. He achieved national attention after becoming host on ''Bullseye'', which was a ratings success throughout the 1980s. He subsequently worked for various radio stations, and continued to perform stand up tours. Towards the end of his life, he was affected by a number of strokes which ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James William Whittaker
James William Whittaker (1828, Manchester - 6 September 1876, Betws-y-Coed) was a British watercolour painter, best known for his landscapes of North Wales. Life He was born in a family of a warehouseman and began his artistic career as an apprentice to Manchester engraver Joseph Heyes, soon turning to painting. In 1858 he moved to Llanrwst, where he would paint local landscapes in watercolours. With the possible exception of a trip to Switzerland and Italy in about 1864 and a Northern journey in the late 1860s, he remained in North Wales for the rest of his life. Upon meeting Francis William Topham in Wales, Whittaker was encouraged to join the Society of Painters in Watercolours, becoming an associate in 1862, and a member in 1864. He died in 1876 by drowning in River Llugwy River Llugwy (Welsh: ''Afon Llugwy'') is a tributary of the River Conwy, and has its source at Ffynnon Llugwy, a lake in the Carneddau range of mountains in Snowdonia in north-west Wales. Location a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Whittaker (runner)
James Whittaker may refer to: *James Whittaker (Shaker) (1751–1787) second leader of the Shakers *James Whittaker, founder of Whittaker's, confectionery manufacturer in 1896 *James Whittaker (footballer) (1882–1949), English footballer *Jim Whittaker (born 1929), American mountaineer *Jim Bowen (real name James Whittaker, 1937–2018), English stand-up comedian *James William Whittaker (1828–1876), English painter * James Whittaker (runner) (born 1917), 5000 m runner-up at the 1939 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships *James Whittaker, a character in the 1930 American film ''Such Is the Law'' *James Whittaker, a character in the 1945 American film ''Captain Eddie ''Captain Eddie'' is a 1945 American drama film directed by Lloyd Bacon, based on ''Seven Were Saved'' by "Eddie" Rickenbacker and Lt. James Whittaker's ''We Thought We Heard the Angels Sing''. The film stars Fred MacMurray, Lynn Bari and Char ...'' See also * James Whitaker (other) {{hndis, Wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1939 USA Outdoor Track And Field Championships
The 1939 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships were organized by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and served as the national championships in outdoor track and field for the United States. The men's edition was held at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln), Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, and it took place 3–4 July. The women's meet was held separately at Municipal Stadium (Waterbury), Municipal Stadium in Waterbury, Connecticut, on 4 September. The men's championships were held in unusually hot weather. In the women's competition, Dorothy Dodson won the first of her 11 consecutive javelin throw titles and Alice Coachman won the first of what would be her 10 consecutive long jump titles. Results Men Women See also * 1939 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships * List of USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships winners (men) * List of USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships winners (women) Notes References ; Results * * * * * {{USA Outdoor Track and Fiel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Such Is The Law
''Such Is the Law'' is a 1930 British drama film directed by Sinclair Hill and starring Frances Day, C. Aubrey Smith and Kate Cutler. It was made at Cricklewood Studios.Wood p.70 Premise A mother attempts to save her daughter's marriage. Cast *Kate Cutler as Mother *Frances Day as Wife *Maud Gill as Aunt's Maid *Carl Harbord as Vivian Fairfax *Gibb McLaughlin as Valet *Nancy Price as Aunt *Miriam Seegar as Other Woman *C. Aubrey Smith as Sir James Whittaker *Wyndham Standing as Doctor *Lady Tree as Granny *Janice Adair as Marjorie Majoribanks *Pamela Carme as Mrs. Majoribanks *Bert Coote as Sir George *James Fenton as Solicitor *Rex Maurice as Philip Carberry Production The film was adopted from the silent film ''The Price of Divorce The Power of One (film) ''The Price of Divorce'' is a 1928 British silent drama film directed by Sinclair Hill and starring Miriam Seegar, Wyndham Standing and Frances Day. The screenplay concerns a doctor's wife who wishes to marry her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain Eddie
''Captain Eddie'' is a 1945 American drama film directed by Lloyd Bacon, based on ''Seven Were Saved'' by "Eddie" Rickenbacker and Lt. James Whittaker's ''We Thought We Heard the Angels Sing''. The film stars Fred MacMurray, Lynn Bari and Charles Bickford. ''Captain Eddie'' is a "biopic" of Rickenbacker, from his experiences as a flying ace during World War I to his later involvement as a pioneering figure in civil aviation, and his iconic status as a business leader who was often at odds with labour unions and the government. Plot In World War II, famed World War I pilot Eddie Rickenbacker (Fred MacMurray), while serving as a United States Army Air Forces officer, is assigned to tour South Pacific bases. On October 21, 1942, his Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress has to ditch at sea, forcing Rickenbacker, pilot Lt. James Whittaker (Lloyd Nolan), co-pilot Capt. Bill Cherry ( Richard Crane) and other crew members to survive for 19 days on a tiny rubber raft. While awaiting thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
