Although Joanne Siegel is acknowledged as the physical model for Lois Lane, Lois Amster was one of the inspirations for the character. She was someone Jerry Siegel was smitten with, like Superman had a thing for Lois Lane. Siegel even wrote poems to her which were published in the Glenville school newspaper. And a character rescued by Dr. Occult was even named Lois Amster.

Interestingly, she didn't find out she was part of the Superman legacy until her 50th high school reunion.

Miss Amster was 97.

http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.../post_233.html

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It always saddens me when someone like Miss Amster passes. I never met her, but she was part of history. Albeit, unknowingly.