Category Archives: In the news

Newspaper articles about individuals I am tracking “In the News.”

Donna & Lyceum Theatre – In the News – 19 August 1921

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Don Taylor

103 years ago, “Donna Darling,” was in the news for being at the Lyceum Theatre in New London, CT. Continue reading →

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Brown Family Reunion – 1943 – In the News.

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Don Taylor

81 Years AgoBy Don Taylor Grandpa Brown was mentioned in the news as being present at a family reunion in Brainard in late August 1943. I ran across a clipping regarding a family reunion at the Arthur W. Brown residence. … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling at Poli’s Theatre, Springfield, MA, 3-5 July 1927.

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Don Taylor

Donna in the News97 Years Agoby Don Taylor “Donna in the News” reports newly found newspaper articles and advertisements regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and Donna Darling). I am always excited when I see a new venue … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday – Six girls with their bikes, one man, & three women.

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Don Taylor

Linwood Dyer Collection – Part 019By Don Taylor This week, for Photo Friday, I identified the ten people in five photos from the Linwood Dyer Collection. This collection includes hundreds of photos, documents, and genealogies of people who lived in … Continue reading →

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Donna at Temple Theatre, Bryan, Ohio, 18-19 June 1925.

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Don Taylor

99 years ago, my grandmother, “Donna Darling,” was in the news for being at the Temple Theatre in Bryan, Ohio. Continue reading →

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