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IN THE NEWS – Harris Grand Theatre, Bloomington, Indiana – April 23–25, 1925
In April 1925, my grandmother Madonna Montran — performing as Donna Darling — headlined her “Bathing Girls’ Revue” at the Harris Grand Theatre in Bloomington, Indiana. The three-day Keith Circuit engagement drew five days of advance and review coverage in the local press, naming her seven supporting performers and praising the elaborate production. Continue reading
Donna in Noblesville, Indiana, at the Wild Opera House, April 6-7, 1925
Donna Darling VaudevilleCalifornia Bathing GirlsBy Don Taylor Thanks to my Uncle Russ’s research, we know Donna played in Rushville, IN, on March 26th, but we do not know where she was for the 10 days from the 27th to April … Continue reading
Donna at the Indiana Theatre, Marion, IN, Mar 1-4, 1925.
Donna in the News100 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
Montrans in the News – 1914 Card of Thanks
Montran Monday By Don Taylor This week, for Montran Monday[i], I found the following article: This week’s entry is from the Marion Leader-Tribune (Marion, Indiana) dated November 19, 1914, page 8. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our friends … Continue reading
Death of Bert Allen Roberts
The Elwood Call-Leader, dated 2 May 1949, chronicled the horrific death of my paternal grandfather, Bert Allen Roberts. Continue reading
