Proper noun
Strickling (plural Stricklings)
A surname from German.
Hepburn (1991) p. 403. MGM publicist Howard Strickling told the media that Tracy had been alone when he died and was found by his housekeeper. Source: Internet
MGM's publicity manager Howard Strickling developed Gable's studio image, playing up his he-man experiences and his 'lumberjack in evening clothes' persona. Source: Internet