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Montrans in the News – Week 2019-22

Montrans in the News – Discovered during week 22 of 2019 Montran Monday By Don Taylor My grandmother’s father was John Montran. She used the surname, as a young child and again when she began in show business. The name … Continue reading

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Donna Forms an Act in April 1918 — Or Not?

My understanding of the early career of Donna Montran is filled with holes. We know that she married Thomas Rooney on November 23, 1915.  I have only found one event in her life during 1916 and one in 1917. Both of … Continue reading

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Donna in the News – 21 April 1922

Famous Musical Comedy Star Now Playing at the Feeley “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspapers articles and regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and aka Donna Darling). I am always excited when I … Continue reading

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“Chin Chin” in Regina, January 15, 1920

Donna In the News Montran Monday   “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspapers articles and advertising regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and aka Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find … Continue reading

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Donna in the News – Delayed by Train Crash on way to Fort Armstrong

Montran Monday “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspapers articles and advertising regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and aka Donna Darling). I am always excited when I learn of a new venue for … Continue reading

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