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I know that this is a 2008 topic but I accidently stumbled upon it and it brought back memories. My fathers sister Natalie Petre, and my oldest sister Theresa and her husband Mike Carrier worked for Jake through all of the 50's. They had known Jake long before the Manson days. After the Mansion Jake went to Vegas and operated the Sands Casino. Theresa went on to work for Mrs Josey's family on Piping Rock and Natalie Petre, her two sons Sammie and Tony went with Jake to Vegas. Jake needed people he trusted to handle his home and personal life so that he could focus on his business. Sammie had been a mechanic in the US Army and he became Jakes driver. Jake did not like flying so he and Sam would drive back to Houston from Vegas to see his family. After two or three hard trips across the desert in his Cadillac, Jake changed his mind and began to use the commercial airline. One of my aunts most favorite story while working and cooking for Jake was: Danny Thomas knew Jake well and he knew that Jake knew most of the high rollers in Vegas. In short he knew where to find money. Danny went over to Jakes for lunch and my aunt Natalie served a light meal and drinks. Danny began to tell Jake of his plans to start a foundation. A commitment to St. Jude that would require a substantial amount of money to get started. He ask for Jakes help in finding contributators. Jake came through and was able to help but what was so touching about her story was; during the conversation between Danny and Jake she overheard enough to ask Mr. Thomas if she could make a contribution. He kindly said yes. She reached into her purse and gave what she could and she was proud that he had allowed her to help. Aunt Natalie was a hardworking (domestic) kindly person who spent most of her time at the home of her employer. All that she had that was dear to her was her family, her church ( Our Mother of Mercy, 5th Ward) and Mr & Mrs Freedman. Their picture hung on her livingroom wall until the day she died. I will always remember the stories about the Mansion, small disagreements he had with Frank Sanatra, how much he mistrusted Glen McCathty and mayy more. Thanks for the memories.

I know that this is a 2008 topic but I accidently stumbled upon it and it brought back memories. My fathers sister Natalie Petre, and my oldest sister Theresa and her husband Mike Carrier worked for Jake through all of the 50's. They had known Jake long before the Manson days. After the Mansion Jake went to Vegas and operated the Sands Casino. Theresa went on to work for Mrs Josey's family on Piping Rock and Natalie Petre, her two sons Sammie and Tony went with Jake to Vegas. Jake needed people he trusted to handle his home and personal life so that he could focus on his business. Sammie had been a mechanic in the US Army and he became Jakes driver. Jake did not like flying so he and Sam would drive back to Houston from Vegas to see his family. After two or three hard trips across the desert in his Cadillac, Jake changed his mind and began to use the commercial airline. One of my aunts most favorite story while working and cooking for Jake was: Danny Thomas knew Jake well and he knew that Jake knew most of the high rollers in Vegas. In short he knew where to find money. Danny went over to Jakes for lunch and my aunt Natalie served a light meal and drinks. Danny began to tell Jake of his plans to start a foundation. A commitment to St. Jude that would require a substantial amount of money to get started. He ask for Jakes help in finding contributators. Jake came through and was able to help but what was so touching about her story was; during the conversation between Danny and Jake she overheard enough to ask Mr. Thomas if she could make a contribution. He kindly said yes. She reached into her purse and gave what she could and she was proud that he had allowed her to help. Aunt Natalie was a hardworking (domestic) kindly person who spent most of her time at the home of her employer. All that she had that was dear to her was her family, her church ( Our Mother of Mercy, 5th Ward) and Mr & Mrs Freedman. Their picture hung on her livingroom wall until the day she died. I will always remember the stories about the Mansion, small disagreements he had with Frank Sanatra, how much he mistrusted Glen McCathty and mayy more. Thanks for the memories. Ron Kerelegon, Houston