Spirit of 76 drummers tale told by Cleveland youth
The article presents Henry Devereaux recounting his selection as the drummer boy in Archibald Willard’s Spirit of 76. It recounts Willard’s shift from a humorous Yankee Doodle to a patriotic scene, the roles of Mosher the fifer and Willard’s father, and the painting’s Philadelphia Centennial debut and later display in Marblehead Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald M. Willard
Willard
J. F. Ryder
Hugh Mosher
Ohio
Cleveland Armory
Mr. Willard
Boston
Brainard
Philadelphia
Art
Lfe
Abbot Hall
Merblehead
Maas
Week Ends Only at Capitol Theatre
Joan Bennett and Ben Lyon star in Week Ends Only shown at the Capitol theatre. The film journeys from a luxe home to a tenement and through a sequence of settings including a speakeasy Greenwich Village apartment artist studio Adirondack lodge and an ocean liner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich Village
Joan Bennett
Ben Lyon
Capitol Theatre
George Arliss at Rivoli in The Man Who Played God
George Arliss arrives at the Rivoli Theatre starring in The Man Who Played God a Warner Bros. production adapted from a stage play inspired by Governeur Morris.
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George Arliss
Talking Screen
Rivoli Theatre
Man
God
Warner Bros
Governeur Morris
Elyrian Given Bronze Medal At Fort Harrison Event
Gerald B Matterer of Elyria Ohio received a bronze medal from Col W R Standiford for Co A volleyball team member finishing runner up in the regimental championship. George Roesser 19 was killed instantly in Greenville Ohio when a truck struck his car. Mary Alice Hawkins 17 and Dale Smith 18 escaped with minor injuries. Archibald M Willard, painter of Spirit of 76, has died. his patriotic painting inspired millions and remains a symbol of American resolve.
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Benj Harrison
Ind
Gerald B. Matterer
Elyria
Oho Street
Ohio
Col
W. R. Standiford
Matterer
Greenville
George Roesser
Here
Mary Alice Hawkins
Dale Smith
Roesser
Radio Programs Across Cleveland and Surrounding Stations
A dense schedule lists music and talk programs on WHR WAM WGAR WADC Cincinnati WLW WTAM and others with bands, orchestras, entertainers, sports updates, and public affairs. Highlights include Chandu the Magician, Duke Ellington era acts, Olympic summaries, and daily adventures, with extensive hourly lineups and transitions through the day.
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Chester Zohn
Walderfastoria
Snyder
The
Goldbergs
Goldman
Countess Albani
Giadva Rice
Tylere
Echoes of the Palisades
Nellie Revell
Knights of the Road
Jack and Jill
Roger
Agnew
Amado
Whr
Vaughn de Leath
la—Boy Scout Program
S—cChandu
Magician
McKinney
Tito
Chandu
Jake
Duchin
MehKinney
Cotton Pickers
WGAR
Lowell Thomas
Ward Wilson
Stebbins
Jones and Hare
Irene Taylor
Island Boat Club
Olsen’s
Orch
J. Benny
Country Doctor
Whispering Jack Smits
Tish
Jane Froman
Amos A’ Andy
Lecerc
Lind
lili-Kare
Merle Jacobs
ABC
WEAF
Waldorf-Astoria
Donald Nevis
WWJ
Whiteman
Tune Blenders
WGT
Buddy Rogers
Gasparre
Charles Agnew
WLY
Amos
Andy
WLW
KDEA
Pickens Sisters
Baron Lee
Hotel
Hotel Pierre Orchestra. Cbs Wab' Y
WHBR
Sid Gary
WGR
Melodeers
Noble Sissies
Charles Carusie
Nelson
Barlow
Arnheims
Ball Room
Sissie
Akron Wadc
Funnyboners
Indigo Trin
Henry McLemore
l—Singin
Sam
Kata Smith
Muale
Colonel
Bud
Lombardo
Crime Club
Ruth Etting
Melody Wenders
Symphony
Arnheim
Cincinnati Wlw
Sportamen
Southern Singers
Chanda
Huntleys
Mike and
Herman
Sisters Threa
Moon River
Huntley
WTAM
Cheerio
Margaret DeVine
Breen
DeRose
Rhythm Boys
ib—Radio Household Institute
D. S. Navy Band
Home Circle
George Washington
Weam Household Hour
Jack and Jillie Times
Sports
Moss and Jones
Jack Pettia
Satan Singers
Jack Milea
Woman's Radio Review
Skippy
Sports Flash
Virginia Brown
Swanee Serenaders
the Masqueraders
Kay Donna
Baseball Flash
Pirate Club
Jack Miles
Ray Perkins
the Goldberg
Russ Columbo and Orchestra
Moss
Jones
Aeronautical Review
TLR
WAM
Don Amato
Fisher's Olympic Tour contest honors list
The Elyria Oberlin Wellington and Grafton youths earning prizes and certificates were announced. Jack Tomasheska of Grafton earned the California trip, while wrist watches valued at 59 dollars went to listed Elyria Oberlin Wellington and Grafton winners. Pen and pencil sets worth 10 dollars were awarded to multiple contestants across the four towns. Every entrant with over 10 000 votes received a certificate of accomplishment.
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Elyria
Oberlin
Wellington
Grafton
Jack Tomasheska
California
Albert McManama
Blaine Street
Jack West
Longfellow Avenue
Charles Keaveny
Weat River Street
Richard Blythe
Homer Street
John
Myron Peters
Hamilton Avenue
Robert Tulford
Park Avenue
Theodore Fillmon
Huron Street
James Worcester
Chris MacDermott
South Main Street
Clair MacNeal
Fisher
Columbia Grange Picnic Draws Large Turnout at Homecoming
At Columbia Aug 4 the Grange picnic and homecoming featured indoor ball games between Kathryn Columbus's Packinghouse team and Margaret Martin's amateurs, with the former winning 17 to 16. Prizes went to multiple participants in races, ball batting, needle threading, clothes pin races, and other contests as listed, including winners Sophia Dufakoski, Eileen Blackburn, Ross Van Arsdal, Allen Henke, and Kate Rothel.
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Grange
Columbia
Kathryn Columbus
Margaret Martin
Grant Rundle
Harry Stinchcomb
Sophia Dufakoski
Eileen Blackburn
Basil Harringtonton
Richard van Arsdale
Kate Rothel
Lyman Hitchcock
Claud Adams
Wylie Roth
Lois Morlock
Rowene Inkersonl
Donna Stinchcomb
Margaret Columbus
Francis Martin
Otto Dreger
Russell Tish
Mildred ‘Reutter
Broom
Kate Rothal
Elisebeth
Burgee of Community Events and Weddings Highlight Ohio Visit
Large Sunday church attendance featured a band concert and speeches by Stute Grange Master L. Kirk and Rev. E L Lea with music by Donna Stinchcomb and Edna Barber. Prizes awarded including a clock to the Stranabans and tickets for mill and car mileage. Burial of local weddings, brief notices, and multiple social activities across Berea and nearby towns are reported, including the Burke Fitch wedding and community notices about reunions, visits, and school events.
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Onurch
Stute Grange
L. Kirk
Kirk
Wher
Z. H. Akins
Henriettta Class Reunion at Heussners Home
Henrietta August 3 The 1910 Amherst High School classmates gathered with families for their annual reunion at the Heussners home. A noon chicken dinner was served on the lawn followed by afternoon outdoor sports with Dr. W. Schaffer family Albert Witt and daughter Coon Schroeder and son Henry Smith John Michael Walter Jaeger Ed Mobius and wives attending.
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Henrietta
Clyde Heussner
Coon Schroeder
Henry Smith
John Michael
Walter Jaeger
Ed Mobius
Enoch-Hildebrand reunion notes and brief social items
The Enoch-Hildebrand reunion was held at the Martin Pippert home with 60 percent attendance. A noon picnic followed by an afternoon program of speaking and singing ended with games. Officers elected were Jake Knettle president Merer Handville vice president Mrs John Opper secretary treasurer. Representatives attended from Berlin Heights Ceylon Nova Lorain Huron Vermilion Shin Rock and Milan. Other items note relatives gathered in honor of Mrs Martin Logan’s birthday in Berlin Heights with multiple families present and visits from Detroit. Prayers led by Mrs Harry Jones at the Evangelical church and social visits in Lorain Upper Jay Berlin Heights and nearby communities are recorded along with Grange meetings.
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Enoch-Hildebrand
Martin Pippert
Jake Knettle
Ceylon
Mrer Handville
Nova
John Opper
Berlin Heights
Lorain
Huron
Vermilion
Shinrock
Milan
Earl Kendeigh
Beverly
Duncan
Detroit
C. C. Bickel
Kline
Frank
Tracey Twining
Henry Glessner
Harry Jones
Evangelical Church
Yolanda Lenggal
Dorothy Jones
Harold Coates
Upper Jay
Sybil Kendeigh
The
Grange
Roy T. Gilbert Re-elected St. Clair County Chairman
Roy T. Gilbert, age 82, is re-elected chairman of the St. Clair County Board of Supervisors. He has 16 years as Clay Township supervisor and long service on the school board, township clerk, Algonac city clerk, and other local offices totaling decades of county and township leadership.
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Algonac
Mich.p
Roy T. Gilbert
St. Clair County
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Rialto al Ae
Yi Lng
Barbara Stanwyck
Adolphs Menjou
Ralph Bellamy
Bette Davis
Violet Heming
Donald Cook
Dreamland
Jackie Cooper
Robert Coogan
SC Ky
Evid Bennett
Willard Robertson
Paramount News
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My Timbers
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Edward G. Robinson
Rivoli
Elyrian
Flag of Freedom
Warner Sost
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Lyon
Ken Lea
Seabold
Sealkap
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Ape Searce
Buswell
Guernsey
G. Curtiss
City Chamiat
Cleveland Stat
Waderchar
A.M
Helen Wyant
Jimmy Ague
Ida Bailey
U. S. Navy Band
the Ambassadors
Emery Deutech
Zthel
Harry
George Hall
Freddie Martin
Watchtower
Abe Lurman
Abe
Joe Palooka
Bart Stock
Mills Brothers
Isham Jones
Little Jack Little
Lumbus
Russell Tih
Oscar Meaké
Reymond Richards
Lee Walker
Ordella
Gerald Haines
West Bedford
Epworth League
Burke
Yellowstons National Park
Colorado
Seminary St
Berea
Fitch
Methodist Sunday School
Gertrude Akins
Chas. Stephens
Sherif
Clarence Adams
Marysville
Nancy Keep
Wm. Smith
Arthur May
Robert van Arsdele
Oberlin College
Homer Akins
Ohio State University
Columbus
Leon Ryan
George Churchward
Guy Goodman
A. P. Grills
Hansen's Emergency Clinic
James Collier
Blyria
Geo. Allen
Miss Rather Schnable
Henry Schnable
Elmer Richards
Chas. Richards
Valley City
Lamprecht
Columbia Band
Mark Osbun
Edw
Lennerth
Merry Bobolink
Ruth Wright
Lily Wright
Winnifred Wright
Hdna Barber
Rowena Ingersoll
Mr. Osbin
Supt. Franks
Guy Garwood
Andréw Barber
Cinea
Mousé
Evelyn Lea
Anvil Chorus
Kenneth Crocker
Betty Churchward
Arthur Crocker
Donald Crocker
Kitty
Len Eon
Elbert Jasper
Roberta Ingereol
Wiiifred Wright
Lily Wrigh
Edna Barber
Shley Jasper
Elizabeth Keyseald van Arsdale
Arthur Crock
Wanda Ives
Iris Bartter
Stewart Bartter
Margaret Bartter
Ruth Bartter
Phyllis Bartter
Andrew Barber
Josephine Brokaw
Shirley Buckley
Engebsth Churchward
Dr. Lennerth
Arthur Cletser
Raymond Lennerth
Geraldine Parker
Farrell Parker
Howard Klaas
Virginia Klass
Harold Stinchcomb
Dorothy Stinchcomb
Rosas van Arsdale
John van Arsdale
Donald van Aresdale
Earl Putt
Viole Patt
Thelma Lewis
Bernice Glass
Robert Jones
Helen Walker
Clarence Walker
Shirley Jasper
Raymond Hershey
Ethel Hershey
Pearl Rundle
Vandaves
Elizabeth Keyse
Roberta Ingersoll
Ravena Ingersoll
Jane Wright
Winifred
Ruth
Betty Crawford
Cedar Point
Glenn Putt
Don R. Falkenburg
Waiu
Harold Haldeman
Columbia Baptist Church
Melvin Healy
Chas, Mills
Baptist Church
Blytia
Mabel Rice
Lucila
Roberto Churchward
Christopher Reisinger
Ashland
Farmers Institutes
John Bagley
Fern Akins
Aking
J. R. van Arsdale
Burton
Amherst
Tommy Bruce
Walter Wallman
Albert Witt
Star Shoe Shop
Court Street
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