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Category Archives: In the news
Remembering Mary (Lyons) Daly (1866-1940)
Today, we remember Mary (Lyons) Daly who died 84 years ago today. – Welch-Harris Project. Continue reading
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Tagged Biddeford, Ireland, Welch, Daly, Cork
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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
Donna & Riviera Theatre – In the News – 10 Apr 1925
In 1925, Donna Darling’s show was at the Riviera Theatre in Anderson, Indiana. Noted in the Anderson Herald for her beauty and talents, Donna’s troupe, selected from California studios, performed varied acts, including dance and comedy. The show, praised for its impressive stage design and wholesome entertainment, added to Donna’s vaudeville career history. Continue reading
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Tagged Anderson, Indiana, Riviera Theatre
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Donna & the Wild Opera House In the News
In 1925, Donna Darling’s Bathing “Girl Revue”—a classy variety show featuring music, dance, and comedy—performed at Noblesville’s Wild Opera House on April 6th and 7th adding another chronical to her career. Continue reading
In the News – Francis Welch Celebrates
This “In the News” clipping is from the Biddeford Saco Journal dated February 24, 1922. It celebrates Master Francis Welch’s fourth birthday party at the home of his grandparents. The table was decorated in pink and white, and Master Francis received many nice gifts. Continue reading
